https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-01-05.pdf 404910280cfb68aad1dd725119b6bfdc PDF Text Text 4K5MIN Two ex-cops enjoy retirement Bailey County Board Chairman Delton eagers still frigid See Page 3 SeePage 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 12/30/99 C-3 Library S. Church st. <9058 Hastings ANNER PRICE 25' THURSDAY. JANUARY 5. 1885 VOLUME 140. NO. 47 County Coordinator Judy Peterson resigns by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County's fust coordinator is leav­ ing her post this month to seek other op­ portunities. "I think it was just time for a change." said Judith A. Peterson, who has been county coordinator since June 1986. It wasn't just a coincidence that she turned in her resignation two days before the 1995-96 Board of Commissioners' terms officially began Jan. 1. "You know, you hear things and they were not making me real comfortable, so that's why it's time for a change." Peter­ son said this week. During recent election campaigns and afterward. some commissioners spoke in favor of a stronger county adminiuraror form of government and some commented about the possibility of replacing Peter­ son in the process. Five new commissioners now are on the board and some of Peterson's strong supporters were defeated in the last pri­ mary election while others have retired from the board. However, new County Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman praised Peterson for her contributions to county govern­ ment when the board accepted her resigna­ tion Tuesday 1 think we should thank our coordina­ tor for the great deal of work she has done over the ycais." Newman mid. 1 County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said 'be board probably wiU seek an in­ terim replacement for Peterson lo allow time fora job description lo be created for the position, because the responsibilities might be changed. The board also expects the applicant search process to lake months to complete. Basically, Peterson's duties have been similiar to a county administrator, Bailey noted. In her letter of resignation, dated Dec. 30, Peterson did not give a reason for her decision. She said, 'll is with regret that I LasheUe and Michael Gallagher pose with their son Jaxson and daughter Ariel. Jaxson was bom on January 1 at 12.08am making him the first baby bom in Barry County in 1995. U.S. Postal worker delivers “package” right on time J-Ad Graphics News Service LasheUe Gallagher and her husband Michael of Hastings are the parents of the first baby born in Barry County in 1995. Jaxson Gallagher. 9 lbs 7 or. made his entrance u 12:0* a.m. on New Yean day. making him the first in the county. The couple came Io Pennock Hospital al 7 p.m. on Saturday evening, and with it so dose to the end of the year, hospital personnel wondered, along with the Gallaghers, if the baby would be a tax deduction for 1994 or the New Year's baby LasheUe is a rural mail c .Trier for the U.S. Postal Service in Hasting.. Michael works for an iron works compare in Grand Rapids The Gallagher's have a three-year-old daughter, Ariel, who is very pleased by the addition to the family. Bouncing into the nospital room where n»m and dad and baby Jaxson wailed for her to visit, the first thing she asked is "When do I get to bold my baby?" As parents of the first baby in Barry County, the couple will receive gifts from many of the the merchants in Hastings for 1995. resign-" According lo the terms of Peterson's three-year contract she has to provide the County Board with 30 days written no­ tice. Her last day of employment will be Jan. 28. but her last day of work actually will be Jan. 20 because she will we tak­ ing the week of Jan. 23 as vacation. Peterson said she has several possible employment prospects that she is 'work­ ing on." by David T. Young Editor Pennock Hospital soon will seek the city's blessing for an ambitious and controversial three-pan project that would set up a new parking lol across the street expand the Professional Building and Health and Fitness center and establish a new site for its night. David Jaspene. chairman of the Planning Commission, stressed that Tuesday's presen­ tation was not pan of a public bearing, which probably wouldn't be held before the first Monday in March, after a specific re­ quest is presented. It isn't likely dial the re­ quest will go before the City Council until at least April. Pennock officials were on hand Tuesday evening to ask for advice about bow to pro­ Ariel Gallagher, surrounded by pillows and adults, gets to hold "her beby." brother Jaxson. Jaxson is the first baby bom in Barry Courty in 1995. ocher administrative functions She currently serves on the governing board of the Association of County Ad­ ministrators in Michigan. Prior to coming to Barry County, tenon spent nearly five years aa pasdnaing manager for Kalamazoo County gov­ ernment From April 1978 lo July 1981, the was assistant to the city manager of Springfield. She graduated with honors bom West­ ern Michigan University and Michigan State University. At WMU. she earned a master's degree in public administration and she received a bachelor's degree In medical technology from MSU 'lost surviving that process* (of being Barry County's first county connfiamr) was one of her biggest challenges here, she said. 'It was a learning experience for all of US." See PETERSON, continued page 2 Pennock parking, expansion plans meet with protests day care center Pennock officials, including Chief Execu­ tive Officer Dan Hamilton and Hospital Board Chairman Charlie Johnston, outlined the three-part project, called the "Commu­ nity Benefit and Development Plan.' to the Hastings Planning Commission Tuesday AdAHonai NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Peterson, who earned $41,128 aa coor­ dinator last year, serves as the county's . chief fiscal officer. Heroter duties In­ volve handling the budget purchasing, financial reports, employee contract Inter­ pretations. overseeing the bonding pro­ cess for building and sewer projects sad ceed. The Planning Commission told hospital officials they should ask for the entire pro­ posed project to come under a "planned unit development" or PUD. Citv Planner Tim Johnson explained that a PUD allows the Planning Commission to re­ quire a site plan for rezoning and it gives the city more control over what will be done. The site plan, after it is approved, is binding Pennock's other possibilities include ap­ plying for special use permits or seeking variances, the planner said. Several Planning Commission members, including Harry Adrounle and Mayor Mary Lou Gray expressed agreement with the rec­ Pennock go for a PUD. "h seems everybody would be better off with a PUD for the enure project.* Adrounle said. "This way they won't have lo keep coming in. This could be more useful than going piecemeal." Jasperse said. "It doesn't make sense lo go through five or six public hearings (on vari­ ances or special use permit requens)." He added that If one pin of the entire project is rejected, the PUD can be modified. Charlie Johnston outlined plans for the project for the commission "The purpose (of appearing at the comnussion meeting) is to dispel some myiseries. some rumors... about what we'd like to do — provide additicoal services to benefit the residents of Hastings and surrounding area." be said. Pan one is the expansion of the Profes­ sional Building lo provide more office space for Community Mental Health Services and more space for the health and fitness center. In the latter area. Jobosron said, expansion "will allow us to provide more services of different types," inriallag a 21 x 75-foor swimming pool to be used for therapy, reha­ bilitation and exercise, and perhaps for nrim lessons and life saving. See PARKING, continued page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 5, 1995 PETERSON RESIGNS, continued from page 1 In lhe early years, some commissioners purchasing policy and... each commis­ seemed doubtful dial lhe county coordina­ tor's position and expense was necessary *1 came from a county that bad an ad­ ministrative structure that had been in place for a long time. They were used lo sioner has a notebook and they can refer to those policies and the deportments have copies of those policies so they know where lhe county stands. That hadn't been done before. If you wanted lo find some­ thing. you couldn't find it," she said "I think we've got some good fiscal policies. We've developed a good budget­ ing process where it doesn't all get thrown at the departments at one time. Il comes in. in stages." Under her guidance, the county now has a "budget book" each year, which she said gives the public and other interested par­ ties a greater understanding than just a set of monetary figures. The boos includes departmental dcscrip'ions and functions and what departments are currently doing. working together and just being able to develop the relatkaisbips with people, and we kind of found each other and worked things out." Peterson said. The challenge here, al the beginning of her tenure, was "learning about lhe peo­ ple. their strengths, how I could assist them and they could assist me; trying to get people used to lhe idea that there was somebody they could turn to besides members at the Board of Commissioners; that there was somebody here eight hours a day lo work with them on problems and that kind of thing. Ibal was an evolving process. I think it's to the point now where we do talk about a lot of these things together." she said. "I think 1 eased the burden, in terms of day-to-day stuff, for members of the Board of Commissioners. Ted McKelvey (former commissioner) used to sit for boors and work on budget stuff and (former commissioner) Jim Gordon be­ fore." At the last County Board meeting in 1994, Commissioner Marjorie Radant credited Peterson's financial expertise for the larger fund balance al the end of 1994 Ian the county has bad for awhile Peterson helped implement many poli­ cies and procedures from scratch when she first beewne county coordinator. "We've developed policies for lhe county, updated personnel policies and a News Briefs Lakewood Choral Society to meet The Lakewood Area Choral Society will meet al 7 p.m Monday. Jan. 16. for the firn rehearsal of the season. The 90-ptas members, under the direction of Robert C. Osler, will meet in the choral room at Lakewood High School. Yearly membership dues will be cdlecied at the meeting and nominatkms for a new president wHI be accepted. The choral society extends an invita­ tion to anyone who sings and would like to do so with a group Humane Society to meet Monday The next meeting of the Barry County Humane Society win be at 7 p.m. Mon­ day. Jm. 9. in Room B12I at Hastings High School. There will be elections far board of directors positions for the 1995 year. Prison warden to talk to BPW J a nr Withrow, warden at the Michigan Reformatory in Ionia, will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Hastings Business and Professional Women at 7 p.m Tuesday at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. Withrow will talk about women work­ ing in the prison system. For more information about BPW. call Laura Kmgma al 792-9942 Consumer advisory panel is forming Felpausch is accepting applications for partK. *petion on its Consumer Advisory Panel. Advisory panel members represent a cross-section of area shoppers who meet with Felpausch management to discuss concerns and responses from their friends and neighbors about changing conditions in their communities. Tom Feldpausch. president and chief executive officer, said. "This is an ex­ cellent opportunity for shoppers to talk to Felpausch. and for Feipausch to listen to lhe needs and desires of our customers." The supermarket company has had consumer advisory panels for the past eight years. Panel members, over that time, have made suggestions that can be seen in new and remodeled stores. Cashonly express lanes and candy-free check iancs were the first suggestions to be implemented. Panel members occasionally are asked to conduct informal surveys of ocher consumers to generate more input for the company. Some have taken part in store staff meetings to share customers’ point of view. Call the Feipauch Express Line at 1-800-648-6433 to ask for an applica­ tion. All applications returned are reviewed, and those selected meet with top-level management three or four times during the year. Meetings arc held evenings in a public facility. Reimbursement is available for child care expenses and mileage associated with attending the meetings "I'm very pleased with having set up lhe fringe benefit fund which is done tar most of our departments on a percentage basis of gross salaries paid, and iliat has allowed us to develop some stability." she said. Tm very proud of lhe new Courts and Law Building. I'm very proud of the ren­ ovation of this building (lhe court­ house).* Peterson was active in working with architects, engineers and construc­ tion personnel during those projects. "I'm also very proud of the fact that were doing the final phase of what needs to be done al Thornapplc Manor (the county-owned medical care facility). Be­ fore 1 came here lo gel that process through, and I talked to people who were involved in it, took several years... From the time that (Tbornappic Manor Admin­ istrator) Lynn (Sommerfeld) said '1 need these things done,' I said let's do a build- Fiddlers to play at Hope Twp. Hall A Fiddler's Jamboree will be held from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Hope Township Hall. Fiddlers will perform from 2 to 5 p.m.. the jamboree will be from 5 to 7 and there will be an open mike from 7 to 10. Round and square dancing and a potluck dinner also will be part of the festivities. Musicians Showcase set for TONIGHT An evening of country music with Homer Jones. Jim Couch. Mary Taylor and Terri Pennepacker will be featured at the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. All four performers have appeared at lhe Showcase before. They will sing songs by George Jones. Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker and Dolly Parton, among others. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pennepacker and Taylor also will ap­ pear from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 10. at the Country Basket, near the Gun Lake State Park entrance Deadline Jan. 15 for Miss DeHon The deadline for Delton High School students who want lo enter the Miss Delton contest is Jan. 15. The contest is open lo freshmen, sophomores and juniors so that Miss Delton is attending the school during the year of her reign. Any area student, high school faculty, resident, business or service organiza­ tion may nominate someone. Miss Delton and her four court members will be selected at the pageant at 7 p.m. March 3 at the Delton High School auditorium. Each candidate will give a brief in­ troductory speech at the pageant and answer five questions prepared in ad­ vance. After intermission, each contes­ tant will be asked a question they were not prepared for The winner of the Miss Delton title will receive a $500 educational scholar­ ship and each court member will be given a $50 savings bond Miss and Delton and her court will reign over the Founders Weekend festivities August and will serve as am­ bassadors for the community at other events. Nomination forms arc available al the high school and at area businesses. project. Her most memorable moment as coor­ dinator, she said, was the trip to New York City’s Wall Street area lo try lo ob­ tain lhe bond insurance for the county projects "It's not usual for small counties to go lo New York and pitch a routine," she said of tier work lo promote the county as a stable financial risk, even though it is small. Physically getting to New York was an ordeal because of lhe weather. A blizzard struck lhe East Coast and closed the air­ ports, so the trip was delayed a day. Once in the Big Apple, "I sal in Ute back of the taxicab between two good­ sized men, all of us with enormous brief cases. in coals, in boots and all this sluff for hours in traffic. It was just terrible." Peterson said. Tbe mere fact that we were able lo go and get bond insurance for both tbe build­ ing over there (Coons A Law), which gave us an automatic A rating, and the Southwest Barry project saved people a lot of money in interest rates and we have been able to maintain our bond rating in spite of lhe fact that our fund balance has dipped down a little bit. When 1 talked lo the rating agent for Ute last bond issue (which was the Tbomapple Manor issue), they were expressing a little bit of con­ cern about this," she said. "We are look­ ing at being able lo turn that around and start to go back up again." During her residency in tbe county. Pe­ Parents Network plans workshop The Hastings Area Parent Network will be host for an open meeting and workshop from 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight at the Hastings High School Library. The workshop is designed for parents of children from elementary through high school age. It will feature tab'es set up for small groups to share their suc­ cesses and concerns with parenting. Some of the topics will include positive communications teenagers, establishing positive boundaries and con­ sequences for behavior, building children's self-esteem, teen sexual ac­ tivities, alcohol and drug awareness, depression and emotional stress, learn­ ing diabilities, and what to do when a child doesn't want to go to school. The workshop is open lo the public ing authority bond and we got the resolu­ tions through the board in a couple of months. That was a big difference," she noted. Peterson also was one of the key par­ ties responsible for the county obtaining a good bond rating and bond insurance, which saved taxpayers money in interest rates on the new Courts and Law Building and the Southwest Barry County sewer terson has been an active member of lhe Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hast­ ings. She served as chu.~h treasurer for a period of time. She is a lay reader and . serves al the altar and has contributed time and craft skills lo tbe church's an­ nual Christmas bazaar. Peterson is a member of the Exchange Club of Hastings and has served on its board of directors. "I have very much enjoyed Barry County, both in terms of people that I have met and worked with and... lhe natu­ ral beany of tbe area." she said. "One of the biggest things that is fac­ ing the county now is how to control de­ velopment wljfoat smothering it. Hope­ fully, the upr^te lo the land use plan (currently in progress) will be a good guide on that. "There are people who obviously care very deeply about this community," Pe­ terson said. "The mere fact that the Fulnring Committee was an outgrowth of the James Orr Ken DeMott Former sheriff’s officials enjoying their retirement The end of 1994 brought with it major changes In lhe administration of the Bany County Sheriffs Department Sheriff Dave Wood retired at tbe end of December, mid-way through his four-year elected term, and two of his main officers. Undersheriff James Orr and Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott, also retired from the department after 28 years of service each. Orr stepped down Dec. 26 and be said that retirement has been "real good* so far. 'I love tt." he said. Orr is spending bls lime rabbit hunting and has concentrated on a part-time job be has held making arrows. He said be has not planned any trips yet. "Maybe sometime down the road," he said. "Right now, fm going lo sit back, relax and do what I want." While Orr says he does not miss tbe job itself, he said he does miss lhe people be worked with. He joined lhe department as a deputy after serving in tbe United Stales Air Force for four years. In five yean be was promoted to corporal, and to sergeant three yean later, in 1974. Later that year, be was appointed undersheriff. Orr said his most vivid memory of his service is a car-train crash that happened right after be started. Some children were hurt seriously in tbe accident, be said, and the memory of tbe incident haunted turn for some time afterward. "That's tbe only time I woke up in the middle of the night sweating." be said. One of Orr's hardest times at the PARKING, •T department was when they had layoffs there.-d be said. q That was quite traumatic." he said. "We>. always considered ourselves a family beret, and it was hard to do." DeMott't last day at lhe department was-; Nov. 11. Since then, he and his wife have moved to-I Florida, and be said be is "enjoying the-s weather." .» "The people are interesting, and (so are) their Jtfferent lifestyles." DeMott said. f He said he is keeping busy with fishing. golfing and looking for an air boat to buy. "I miss the people that I worked with," be said. "I miss seeing them on a daily basis." r; DeMott started at tbe department as a deputy. He was promoted to corporal. and ■'> then became tbe jail administrator when tbe new jail was built. Later he became »•' detective and then a detective sergeant. <0 DeMott said some of the more satisfying If cases of his career were murders be and i-* others investigued and helped prosecute successfully. j’ He also proud of a joint drug investigation '■ be was Involved with several yean ago > which focused on drugs being distributed in Hastings’ Tyden Park. » Tbe year-long investigation resulted in the n arrest of 30 people <xi multiple drug charges, 4 and all but one was convicted. DeMon said. i "Anytime that we were rxceasful in an :>1 undercover drug investigation... I fell goods" about that." be said. •T continued from page 1 community and not something that was an dotgrowth from tbe county. 1 think, speaks highly of tbe people who are here and their dedication to preserving tbe cocununity and the natural beauty of it." she said A couple of immediate community challenges, she said, are getting a build­ ing for the county campus of Kellogg Community College and finding a cam­ pus for the proposed Community Re­ source Network, which would coordinate human services and helping agencies, "so they can serve their clientele in a more ef­ ficient fashion." Asked what advice sbhas for the new Board of Commissione s, Peterson said. "There's a lot to learn t bout county gov­ ernment and it’s going to take them awhile to lean it and so they need to ask good questions and listen to the answers because they've got good people working here who have that knowledge and arc willing to share iL So if they develop questions and sit down . nd talk with peo­ ple. I think they'll find they have knowl­ edgeable people working for them and working for the courts and that they could be of tremendous assistance in helping them wade through all this stuff that county government is today." Peterson NOT WEARING! SAffTY BEU CAN COST WUANAMtAlK. It’s against the aw. So if you don't want a ticket, buckle up. Or, you could become broke in more ways than one. nUCMUlEUNALOTHMAMNn. MU IM wm BI Harry Doele. representing Pennock Hospital, an artists conception of one of the planned projects. But in order to make room for such expan­ sion at the current Pennock site, 22 new parking spaces trill be used up and needed elsewhere. Pennock officials propose to tear down houses the hospital now owns on four lots across lhe street in the 900 block of Green Street to create 66 new parking spaces 10 accommodate staff and fitness center clients. Officials, however, said there are no plans to demolish the historically significant Tre­ de nnlck House. 942 W. Green St. and the blue house immediately east of it on the south side of the street They pointed out that the hospital now has about SOO parking spaces, but will need 50 more with itr'expansion plans. Part three of lhe project involves fringing in lhe Learn N Play Child Care Center, now located on North Broadway, to property owned by the hospital on the southwest cor­ ner of Walnut Street. Plans to raze four houses on residential Green Street have drawn the most opposition Unis far. Some residents appeared at tbe Planning Commission meeting to voice that opposition. Dr. Eugene and Renzella Curtis of 821 Green St said they felt putting in a new parking lol would create a lot more traffic congestion in the neighborhood. Mrs. Curtis maintained that the lot should have been planned for where tbe Pennock Village Apartments now stand, behind the hospital "It's not an efficient use of that land there." she said. "Those who bought homes (on that pan of Green Street) did so because they wanted to live in a residential section.* When some suggested the hospital pul up a parking garage on tbe north side of street, it was said that such coci between space. To another suggestion to have the parking lot or day care center be aer up on property that fronts State Street hospital officials said there would be safety concerns, die water table is barely below surface and some day that land may be home to a 24-hour clinic. Jim Peurach, another Green Street resi-; dent, read a statement that said he bears no ill will toward die hospital and uaes its ser­ vices. but he believes tearing down four houses In a icJdential section of town will destroy “some of tbe things dial make Hast­ ings a special place lo live. "What everyone's trying to say is that ev­ erything the hospital is trying to do is great. We’d Just rather they do it in another place." Peurach said be and other neighbors prefer Pennock lo pul in a parking lot north of Pennock Village. . Jaspene noted that public comments odf tbe project perhaps arc premature and more*’ appropriate al a public hearing. He said' neighbors of tbe areas concerned would be notified and notices would be published in the Banner before the bearing is held. Johnston raid die projects are just anodiecstep forward for Pennock. "We want to remain an independent bospt-I tai." he said, "not like the one in Reed City I (or like Ionia, which recently offered itself! for sale). We want to maintain our financial liability." He noted that Pennock is among tbe top 10 percent of hospitals in the country in fi­ nancial soundness. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 5, 1995 — Page 3 County Board elects Bailey chairman and Newman vice chairman by Elaine Gilbert AssictoMt Editor New commissioner Jim Bailey, who represents District 4, has been elected chairman of tbe Barry County Board of Commissioners for 1995. Returning commissioner Lew Newman Is the vice chairman. ■ Bailey, who was elected 7-1 during a roll ckU vote, represents Cartun and Hastings Owner townships and parts of Woodland rftd Irving townships Veteran County Qxnmisskxier Robert Wenger can Ibe lone (Assenting vote against Bailey's "While nominating Bailey for chairman. Newman aaid "voters have mandated a change in county government." and pointed out that live new commissioners had been voseokno office. Newman's nomination of Bailey wu supported by Commissioner Emmet Herrington, who bad at one time said be would like to he lhe county chairman to help reorganize. However. Herrington said Tuesday afternoon that be had since changed bls mind because of tbe distance from his Bellevue home to Hastings and previous commitments, such as finishing his master's degree at Western Michigan University, an intereat In a Houston. Texas, business and raising 104 herd of cattle "I still want to press my Ideas." said Herrington, a proponent of a strong chief administrative officer to implement policies for the County Board. Newman, who represents Orangeville and Yankee Springs townships, was elected vice chairman by a unanimous vole. The new 1995-96 County Board met in a special session Tuesday for reorganization pupoees, and Wenger, who served as vice chairman for tbe past two years, look the opportunity to challenge several motions. They Inchided proposed amendments to the agenda involving new business and public comment. Wenger said they were not appropriate because Tuesday's session was a special meeting with a restricted agenda. He said the agenda baa io be formulated before a special meeting is called. Wenger also expressed unhappiness with tbe committee appointintsas he received. Tve been put in my place." he said. "The committees that I'm going to be on are as new to me as they are to any of tbe new bosrd members. Tm surprised you left me on solid wane. J have no expertise on any of these (other commitlees).' Wenger said. "But Uta's your choosing and that's it." Wenger retained bis chairmanship of the County Development Committee. Newman said be tried to call Wenger about bis committee Interests, but wasn't able to reach him. Heww said effina were made to keep the committee assignments as close re we could" to avoid bad feelings. Speaking of her committee assignments. Comousstooa Sandy James said. This Is not necessarily tbe way I wish to see It for me personally and for others, but I'm willing to work for lhe good of tbe county. Yesterday was the Ont I knew of anything I wu assigned so. Tm willing to go forward with a positive latitude for the good of the county. This is not an easy job to do (Waking committee assignments)" ; Commissioner Linda Watson said she also ^predated the work involved In making ;Herr»ngton noted that there will be cbangei in the month! ahead and tbe assignments t-iight be subject to change. 'What we had to do al today’! meeting ia gel thing! rolling for lhe county to we weren't at a standstill." Bailey laid. James said she is not opposed lo change but the does not believe in moving loo fast lo make changes. The new County Board faced an uneipecled issue with lhe Dec. 30 resignation of County Coordinator Judith Peterson, which becomes effective Jan. 28. (See separate story in this issue). Commissioners accepted Peterson’s resignation, but Wenger said he thought such action should not be taken at tbe special meeting. He said that because of a public notice about lhe special meeting, the board should be limited to what was published and posted regarding tbe session The purpose of the meeting bad been advertised as "an organizational meeting* to elect board officers, adopt rules of procedures, name committees and make committee assignments. Wenger said He was one of four commissioners warned last year by an Ingham County Circuit Court Judge not lo violate lhe Open Meetings Act He had been a member at tbe Criminal Justice Committee that bad held several closed door meetings and was found by a judge lo be in violation of tbe act To add 'new business." wu "out of order." he said of this week's meeting. But tbe board In a 3-2 vote approved the ■m-ndments Commissioner Tim Burd and Wenger voted against It The vote on accepting the agenda, as amended, passed by 7-1. with W’enger dissenting. Tie new business included reorganization matters lo tbe wake of Peterson's res'gnation, Newman said. Commissioner Sandy Junes suggested asking Prosecutor Dale Crowley, who was in lhe audience, for his opinion on lhe matter and Crowley said he didn't think it was out of line for tbe board to accept Peterson's resignation. However, when several commissioners wanted lo proceed with plans about filling Peterson's position. Including drawing up a job description. Crowley was asked if that action would be legal u Tuesday's meeting. The prosecutor said he thought that subject would be going beyond tbe organizational meeting purpose because "I think you're now talking personnel matter." Asked if lhe board bad to stick to a 're­ advertised agenda during a special meeting. Crowley said he would have to research that area. "I'm not sure you are limited to it... I don't know whether there's a legal impediment In terms of tbe Open Meetings further. I would have to go back and lot* at the Open Meetings Aa..." "I hope that this board totally follows tbe Open Meetings Act.* Bailey commented. Soane commissioners indicated tbeir zeal wu not Intended to violate tbe act. but James said she thought the impending vacancy, effective Jan. 28, constituted an emergency. "Not an emergency, emergency.* she said, but with five new commissioners she felt tbe process of replacement should begin u soon as possible. Junes said she has been told that it takes three lo sis months to fill such a position. In lhe meantime. Bailey said a temporary Taking oaths. administered by Barty County Clerk Nancy Boerama. aa officers of the county are new County Board Chairman Jim Bailey (center) and new Vice Chairman Lew Newman. replicement probably will be lured, someone familiar with local government while the board decides what kind of title and duties tbe new person would have. He said the Personnel Committee could start tbe process of discussion and James encouraged all the commissioners to be involved. On another topic, Herrington said he felt lhe board's rules and procedures should be changed to reflect the philosophies of the new board, but be made a motion io retain lhe existing board rules, policies and procedures temporarily lo provide continuity of government with tbe undemanding that they can be amended or rescinded at any time. He proposed a special committee of three commissioners to study possible changes but again Wenger objected, saying that be thought that would be "stretching* tbe special meeting purpose. "..J think it should be done at tbe regular nrveting " James wondered if tbe special committee would fall under lhe agenda to make committee assignments, but Herrington's motion failed. During public comment. Nashville resident Robert Dwyer said he hoped tbe new board would be ’the beginning of a county government that respects the law and tbe people it serves. *lf you are to live up to the mandate the voters gave you and to the promise Judge (Richard) Shuster sees in you. you cannot accept that's tbe way we've always done it' as your reason for doing anything. Dwyer said that natch pbrare has bean used for "both lhe explanation and tbe justification often given by those who have from lime to time Ignored the rules and tbe law in order to bring about a result which they wanted but could not obtain otherwise.' Dwyer told commissioners that tbe 1993­ 94 board of commissioners al its Dec. 27 meeting, illegally appointed citizens to various paying and non-paying county posts for terms that would not begin until a majority of its members were out of office. The same thing happened for a few appointed offices during tbe 1991-92 board's lame duck session. Tbe Road Commission is an example." lie said. 'As a mailer of law. this cannot be done.' Dwyer said. Tbe appointments made In this fashion are simply null and void. While this may be tbe way it was always done, and maybe commissions have been unaware of tbeir lack of legal authority. But let's start here and not do things lhe way they've always been done. Otherwise, the county could ne letting itself in for problems we could avoid. "For example, a citizen might disagree with an action taken by the Road Commission. Could be/sbe sue lo vacate the action because the votes of one or more of these questionable appointments was used to pass itr he asked. 'I'm not suggesting that all the good citizens appointed recently or in late 1992 be told io go back borne. If someone has been appointed but isn't a legal appointment, and you want them to serve, simply adopt a motion to make the appointment. Problem solved.* Dwyer said. Finding out what the law requires and .'ollowing it will make commissioners' jobs easier, not battler, be said. Dwyer pointed out that five current commissioners were denied tbeir right lo nominate or consider "significant appointment* for which this board, and no one else, is responsible.' He told commissioocrs to take lhe time lo review tbe situation. 'Do it properly and get started on the right path." Tbe board ratified Bailey's appointments at commissioners to commitlees and board's with county representation. Bailey said more time is needed to study lhe possibility of changing the committee structure. "There has been a lot of talk about downsizing and combining some of the committees...1 don't think we're prepared lo do it today." be said. Tbe name of the former Criminal Justice Committee has been changed to 'Courts and Public Safety." Tbe following are tbe 1995 Committee and Board assignments: Serving on tbe Courts and Public Safety Committee (former Criminal Justice Committee are Sandy James, chairwoman. Tim Burd and James Bailey. The Courts and Public Safely Commitlee < ' has under its jurisdiction Central Disparch/E 911. child care-Probate Court, child can­ welfare, Circuit. District and Probate/Juvenlle Courts, tbe Jury Board, emergency preparedness. Friend of the Court. Adult Probation, taw library and the L.E.P.C. Emmet Herrington will chair Ibe Human Services Committee and will serve with James and Robert Wenger. They will be responsible for the Commission on Aging. Barry-Eaton District Health Department, medical examiner, Thomapple Manor. Bany County Substance Abuse, lhe Community Action Agency. Mid-Counties Consortium. Dept, of Social Services, Veterans' Affairs, Barry County Mental Health, and tbe BMCA. On tbe County Development Committee. Wenger will chair and serve with Herrington and Linda Watson. They will oversee planning and zoning, tbe JEDC. parks and recreation, solid waste, remonumentation. lhe Department of Public Works. Soil and Water Conservation, tbe Airport Commission and R.C and D. On lhe Finance Committee, chair Rod Goebel will join Lew Newman and Bailey with Wenger as alternate. The Building Authority, tbe treasurer, and purchasing fall under tbe control of the Finance Control nee Tbe Personnel Committee consists of Herrington and James and is chaired by Newman. Goebel la the alternate. For Facili ties and Properties. Watson will chair. Newman and Goebel make up tbe rest of tbe committee. They control parking, tbe safety committee, county buildings, capital budget and bid review. Tbe Central Services Corranlttee has Burd as its chair, along with Watson and Bailey, and James as alternate. The Central Services Committee controls tbe Sheri ftfjail/martne. Cooperative Extension, county surveyor. Bany County Transit. Bany County Road Commission, the road patrol, drain commissioner, the Register of Deeds. LXS.. equalization anti tbe animal shelter. Representing the county on the Airport Commission are Watson and Bailey, on the Bany Eaton District Health Department tbe county will be represented by Watson. Wenger and Burd. Herrington and Burd will sit on the CAA. board as representatives of tbe county and Goebel will be on tbe < eenl DispatcME 911 board. Herrington and James will be on lhe Classification Committee. Wenger and Herrington on tbe Cnmmlssinsi on Aging. Watson on lhe Community Corrections Advisory Board. James on the Community Dispute Resolution Committee; Goebel. Newman and Bailey on the Dept, of Public Works board; Burd on Federal Emergency Management Assisi anne; Bailey and Watson on ibe Joint Economic Development Board. Newman on tbe Jordan Lake Board. Bailey on the L.E.P.C.; Watson and Herrington on lhe Mental Health board; Herrington and Wenger on Mid-Counties Consortium, Newman on the Mortgage Review Board; James on tbe Parks and Recreation Board. Newman on the Planning and Zoning Board. Bailey and Newman on lhe Pouwalomi R.C. A D.; James and Bailey on the remonumentation board, Watson on the Safety Committee, Wenger on the Solid Waste Committee. James and Goebel on the substance abuse board and Burd. James and Goebel on tbe transportation board. Keyman Committee Is open io tbe entire board Adrounie included on ‘Who's Who' list J-AJ Graphics Newt Service Tbe foremost consideration in determining who will be admined to the pages of "Who's Who in America 1995* is the position of responsibility held or the level of significant achievement in a career of noteworthy activity. This year. Hastings resident Dr. V. Harry Adrounie has been included in tbe current edition of "Who's Who in America." He joins high ranking members of tbe executive, legislative and judicial branches of tbe United Slates Government, high ranking officers in tbe military officers on active duty, judges, and leading government officials of cities who are included on the listing. Heads of leading philanthropic, cultural, educational, professional and scientific institutions and associations, officials of major universities and college*, beads of professional organizations and members of chief ecclesiastics are positions also 11 suithatd. Admission by tbe second factor. rigmTicanl achievement, is passed on lhe application of objective criteria established for each field. Qualitative standards determine eligibility for Hastings residents battle winter’s return Winter weather stormed beck into Hastings this week as afoout 6 1/2 inches of snow were dumped on the area between Saturday and Wednesday afternoon Hastings residents had to dig themselves out of their homes each morning as fresh layers of snow accumulated during lhe night. Mark Storey is pictured here using a snowmobile to clear off the sidewalk and steps in front of his Jefferson Street home Tuesday morning. Girl Scout cookies go on sale in the area Jan. 25 a Cash? M5-9554 Girl Scout cookies will go on sale in the area, starting Jan. 25 through Feb. 12. This year there are eight varieties, including a new low fat flavor called Snaps, which are an iced oatmeal and raisin cookie. They contain 13 grams of fM and 30 calories per serving of seven cookies. Also available are Thin Mints, Chalet Creams (lemon and vanilla sandwiches). Trefoils (shortbread), Tag-a-longs (peanut butter patties), Do-Si-Does (peanut butter cremes), Samoa* (coconut and chocolate) and Juliettes (caramel pecans). Cookies are $2.50 a box and can be purchased from any area Girl Scout member or by calling a Girl Scout leader. every field. In many instances there is considerable overlap between the two factors used for inclusion in "Who's Who." Adrounie. a college dean, environmental scientist and educator, was born in Battle Creek on April 29. 1915. He earned a bachelor's degree from St. Ambrose University, a masters degree in Environmental health at Western States University, and won a PhD. in Environmental Health (public health) in 1984 He is a registered sanitarian in four slates. Enlisting in tbe U.S. Army in 1941. Adrounie advanced through grades lo Lt. Col. He retired from the USAF in 1968. Adrounie is active in Republican politics on the local, stale and national level, and has served on numerous policy-making environmental health boards. A professor in V. Harry Adrounie environmental health in Hawaii and Missouri. Adrounie also authored many manuals, booklets and books dealing with eovironmrrtal health He has been a member at tbe Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee since 1981. member (and co­ founder) of Michigan Ground Waler Survey, Inc., since 1983. member of Hastings City Planning Committee since 1984. and was named Alumnus of the Year al Hastings High School. He belongs to numerous local, stale and national environmental health associations and was named "Concerned Citizen" by lhe World Safety Organization in 1992. and "Person of the Year" by the same organization in 1993. He is a life member of tbe VFW and the American Legion, and ia a life member of the NRA. certified as a rifle marksmanship instructor. Adrounie is the father of two sons. Hany Michael, and Vee Patrick He and bis wife Agnes live in Hastings on North Broadway. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 5, 1995 Letta Conservation Reserve Program’s renewal welcome 7b The Editor: Start the new year with humor 7b The Editor: What better way to begin this new year than with a sense of humor? No matter bow serious the problem, a sense of humor keeps one mentally balanced. With that thought in mind here are sayings from a 1995 calendar I received from Stuart Keeler of the DJ. Electric store in town. January - To heck with reality... TH try it your way February — Good looks run in my family. Too bad I was loo lazy to catch them. March — 1 finished the job. Now how should it ha ve been done? April — I'm not bossy... 1 tust have better ideas than everyone else. May — Nobody else u perfect. June —A bad attitude... is better than no at­ titude at all. July — I’ve got a mind of my own.. no one else wants it. August — Common sense... is becoming more and more uncommon. September — It’s lonely at the top... but the food is better. October — We’ll always have each other. If we can face that, we can face anything. November — Work here long eTough and you could become chairman of the bored. December — All my excuses are factbaaed. Happy New Year, everyone! Justine McLean Hastings FINANCIAL^ FOCU-sW Mark D Chrtatanaen of Edward D. Jonas A Co. Select mutual funds with successful management You've probably heard the old Hying that the three moat important conxiderst ton, wteu investiag in real estate are "locsttoo. location. location." There are also throe essentials in selecting mutual fundi: All mutual funds have acceas lo lhe same securities. What distinguishes the outxtan diag mutual funds from the mediocre is how their managers select securities and operate the business The December 1993 issue of Institutional Investor featured the 10 top money management companies as determined by a survey of U.S. companies with more than $300 million in market capitalization and al least 70 percent institutional ownership The funds on the list were not the "honest" funds, but rather those whose managers are the moot dependable, consistent and suc­ cessful in investing their shareholders' money. This is the way professionals select money managers, and it makes sense for in­ dividual imeimn. too. With a little homework, you loo can select mutual funds like a professional. All you need to do is examine a couple of statistical listings that can be found at your public library or investment repreaentative's office. The first is a listing of mortal funds from Lipper Analytical Ser­ vices. The second is the Standard and Poor's 300 Index (SAP 500). t> group of 500 stocks that is one of the mot t respected and widely used indicators of slock market performance. Assume you warn to invest in a growthand-mcome fund. As your "yardstick." use the five-year average annual return of the SAP 500, which is 14.5 percent for the period >999-93 Now compare that to Up­ per's mutual fund listing. The report lists 5.500 mutual funds currently available, 326 of which are growth-and-income. Of these 326. only 42 outperformed the SAP 500 during the five-year period. Only 14 beat SAP's IO-year average of 14.9 percent, and just eight of those outpaced the SAP over both the five- and IO-year periods. This elimination process identifies not only the top funds, but also the top managers. In the above example, two of the top eight funds are managed by the same in­ vestment management group. This process can be used to select all types of mutual funds — income funds, in- H^nosBaIMNER Devoted to the interest* of Barry County Since 1856 Pubfoted by. Hmfafi A DMten of tac. QrafMia tec. • NEW9K)0M • DwtdT.^ung (EMto Etatne (Mbart (AneenEtoar) MckHolbnan Barbara Qal JaanGaiup TaraaaRtet Sharon Mtor T£. Stenzafcarton Margara! Fowter • ADRfHrmM D0MTMENT • CkiiBto tot ascwM Monday RMter • oal to fcto put. Mwday t ojb. • Noon ScoflOmmen Dartaa Howal Jarry Johnson PhyMa Boanra Sabocrtpeiaa Ratta: $13 per yaar to Bany Courty $15 par year to adjoining oxrtoaa $100 par )W atoawhara POSTMASTER: Sand addraaa changaa lo: PD Bcm B HaaBnga, Ml 49O6B4I0O2 Second data PoataQa Paid to Maaangi, Ml 400M (USFS ’-700) ternational funds, or any other investment category you choose. No matter what your investment objective, you generally will keep discovering the same management group* at the top Evaluating mutual fund* based on the soundness of their management allows you to avoid a boat of distractions that can con­ fuse your decision. Ferret out the best money managers, and you will generally uncover the most consistent funds. Rather thaa chasing the hottest, cheapest or mostadvertised fund, select the best manage­ ment group and then run with the profeu locals. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close ATAT 50 40*/. Amerttech Anheuser-Busch 51 48’/. Chrysler 53’/. Clsrit Equipment 22‘l. CMS Energy 51»/. Coca Cola 66»/. Dow Chemical 601/. Exxon 124/. Family Dollar 2F/. Ford 41’/. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 26'/. 22*/. Hastings Mfg. 73’/. IBM 44'/. JCPenney 54'/. Johnson & Johnson 13 Kmart 58 Kellogg Company 29 McDonald's 47'/. Sears Southeas* Mich. Gas 18»/s 13'/. Spartan Motors 31'/. Upjohn Geld $379.50 4.74 Sliver Dow Jones 3838.48 Volume 263,000,000 Change —r/. —1'/. —'/. —’/. -’/. —*/. —'/. —Vh —1’fe — + '/. —'/. +'/. + ’/. —•/. + 1’/. —1 + '/. —1 —'/. + r/. +’/. ->/. —'/. —2.4 -.07 -23.21 We are thoroughly pleased by Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy’s recent announce­ ment regarding tbe Conservation Reserve program. Espy's proposed changes reflect many of those things advocated by National Fanners Union President Lee Swenson in September. We have been a strong supporter of the Conservation Reserve Program. We have proposed certain modifications. Farmers Union President Lee Swenson suggested in testimony before the Senate Subcommittee on Agricultural Research, Conservation, Forestry and General Legislation that the CRP program be ’ ’better focused to serve the needs of family farmers and ranchers and to protect highly credible and ocher environmentally sensitive hdns.” Swenson told the subcommittee that pay­ ment rates for CRP acres should be re­ evaluated to take into account prevailing local rental rates. NFU also urged that crop con­ tracts be extended for periods of not less than 10 years and that those persons holding expir­ ing CRP contracts have the right to rebid and accept new contracts. The recent CRP announcement from the USDA contained several elements. Among them were provosions: • Allowing farmers to bid to enroll new acreage into the CRP program under new 10-year contracts with the new acreage having to meet hiybci environmental and conserva­ tion requirements and to provide significant soil erosion, waler quality or wildlife benefits. Allowing fanners during calendar year 1995 to request a release from their CRP con­ tracts or to modify them to reduce the amount of acreage covered by the contracts while establishing criteria to ensure that the released acres can be property managed for conserva­ tion purposes. • Allowing farmers during 1996 to modify Holiday decorating contest ‘‘wonderfur’ 7b The Editor: A am grateful to all people who took the lime and expense to decc-we their home, for lhe people to eqjoy. I believe they all did a great job. especially all those who did not warn any recognition. Some suggestiong, for the Hasting, Chtmtoer of Commerce Christmas Decoration Committee: • Have a trophy to give to the firxl three to four winners They have x plaque for the next aix. And the next five to ten juat honorable mention. Everyone like, to hear that they d>d a good job. The ftnt three could read, for ex­ ample. "Comptimems at Kmart, grand priae." "second. Compliment, at Hodges, second priae." "third. Compliments of True Value, third prixt" aad an on. 1 emtid not iMi it the Banner would not give to to endeavor. It would allow the recognition to go to more people who wort hard to decorate tbeir home, for Christmas Total coat would not be over $300. Tht, would he real inexpensive advertising, especially st Christmas • Algonquin Lake did a great job decorating also. • Persons should not have to register to enter, unleu they want to make tore the com­ mittee finds their home • Judging should be done the second week, not the first week, of December. We appreciate all the enjoyment Sue and I had in looking ■ the colorfill homes. Theodore F. Buatance Hastings CORRECTION: Lan week's Banner incorrectly reported tbe Hastings Qty Council', new purchasing ordinance would tcrap the bidding procedure for certain Item, or services up to $5,000. It would actually get rid of the bidding procedure fo certain Item, or services up to S20.0C 0. The article also said Councilwoman M ureen Ketchum waa uncomfortable with getting rid of the old bidding system. She actually opposed tbe measure because tbe waa uncomfortable with acme of tb* kema aad services that were excluded from bidding. Letta and extend CRP contracts entered into prior to Nov. 28. 1990, to extend their contracts for another 10 years and allowing farmers who entered 10-year contracts after that date to ex­ tend the expiration date for another five years. • Allowing a re-evaluation of the payment rate for CRP acres based on prevailing local rental rates for comparable lands. We heartily approve of Espy’s announce­ ment. This means that highly crodabie CRP acres will not be forced back into unneeded row crop production. At the same time. Iandowners will be fairty mispresses it for fess of proctaction poscntial. the environment will be better reeved, u will those reeking recrea­ tional activities. Carl Mcllvam. President Michigan Farmers Union Sexual misconduct conviction unjust 7b The Editor: On Dec. 1. my brother. Kenny Lancaster, wu sentenced to 25 lo 50 yean in pram for eight cornu of sexual misconduct. which he waa found guilty of Oct. 3. My brother, along with tbe reu of hu fami­ ly and friends, including myself, still believe he is not guilty, that he ha, not committed any of the crime, that have been charged against him. The purpose of thia letter it to bring to the attention of the editor and lhe people of Hatting, the question of fairness and justice in our local court system. 1 fed the justice system is questionable because of Circuit lodge Richard Shuster', influence over the jury. Judge Shutter apparently felt that 10 to 15 minute, was ndequsse for the jury to decide on a verdict ia the trial because he denied the jury', request to re-examine the work record, of Kenny I anrasrer and the transcript, of the testimony of himadt. Toni Lancaster and the alleged victim. Kenny I anraster's work records and his and the victim', transcripts might prove his innocence. There are three pcints to keep in mind: 1. He worked in Lowell at a Pam Plus auto store, six days a week, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 2. He lived south of Hastings on Goodwill Rond off of M-43, a solid half hour from Lowell. 3. He lived with hi, parents, his wife and two children during the time of the alleged offenses According to transcripts from the preliminary hearing, the victim sfased dmt fee sexual offenses began m 1999 aad occurred after 8 a m. For this to be trite. Kenny would have to mm work and lhe VKtim would have to miss school. 1 am confident the work record, would prove that the days Kearny missod would not coincide with the days the sexual offenses allegedly occurred. Because of his work schedule and the times *e victim appeared at the home, the only other possibility for a sexual offenae to occur would be on a Sunday, with the rest of the family home and the alleged victim visaing. The work record, and the transcripts great­ ly affected the outcome of the trial. There are two remaining thoughts: 1. Kenny willingly volunteered to drive to Grand Rapids to have a polygraph M per­ formed on him. bat when he arrived, the its, was not run. 2. A jury member admined to a co-worker the, he or foe was afraid that they convicted mi innocent men. I hope that the other people of cur com­ munity will come forward aad express their feeling, about the injustices of our court system. . James I enraafer Hasting, 20510, phone (202) 224-5221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormele. regional representative. U.S. Congress Pater Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springe, Orangeville, Prairieville and Bany townships and the lower third of Hope Townshp), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washmgto i D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-4401. Unde Kaiser, dtatlct representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartion. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, lhe city of Hastings, the tgiper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Batimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Midi. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most ol Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0065. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (al of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Boa 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 5, 1995 — P«ge 5 New board chairman outlines ideas, goals for Barry County by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Jim Bailey, tbe newly elected 39-year-old chairman of tbe Barry County Boaid of open ear to problems. "I do openly ask for input, not just from townships I represent, but from all over the county." Bailey said la a Tuesday interview. Ever since Bailey woo tbe August pri­ mary. defeating incumbent Gordon Fuhr, he meeting. and committee meetings and has "I was quite nattered or honored by (Circuit) Judge (Richard) Shuster's com- one of the best bostda. If we all keep that in potential, there's a very good opportunity for us 10 fulfill (It). So we've got that as a goal...you feel like it can actually happen," be said. Bailey said the first priority of the new board will be lo fin the county coordinator's position (See separate story in this issue for details). The second priority is 10 consider changes that will improve the way county govern­ ment operates, however, he feels that there may be a misconception with the idea of eliminating the County Board's committee umctiae. because I think we can effectively combine some committees and make It smaller and save some coats that way.' Bailey said. Hastings Middle School ‘at risk’ program lauded HI have to leant as far as procedure." He said be hopes tbe new board can change the transition process for new com­ missioners in tbe future. He said tbe newly notebook. containing copies of policies. Bailey also hopes that future board meet­ ings are smoother than Tuesday's organizetional session"There were some things I'd like to see different. I don't want to violate tbe Open Meetings Act. but I always bale lo get backed into a comer where every little thing is questioned. If you get Into legal marten and you want to nil-pick every little thing b question, we can stifle ourselves and well stumble for a long time. I hope we don't have that Pan of this I take lhe blame of today because I should have brought my copy of tbe Open Meetings Act." After being elected chair. Bailey told the board. "We've got a lot to learn and hope­ fully there will be a lot of patience as we leam and grow with It. "One of tbe things that I really hope for the county is that we have some good, open communications between everyone in the county, all the voten. aa well as between tbe board members here." He said he felt It waa Important for all Ute board members to work together for lhe good of the county. and it's difficult for us to accept change and it's difficult and sometimes very hard for us 10 go along with il but there has been a change in local government and fm sure there arc some other changes that are coming form tn the neat few months. And He also cautions against moving toward Jim Bailey whit is right and let the consequences follow It So hopefully, we do what's right. He said a book be has on Robert's Rules "We are In public view and our conduct is important....!! (tbe bock) encourages us to debate issues and be able to disagree on is­ sues and not disagree with Individuals or personalities. The book also suggests that hoard mem­ bers "treat each other with utmost kind­ ness...! would encourage all of us to work towards this,* Bailey said. Bailey is an independent sales distributor for Rexall Showcase International, a divi­ sion of Rexall Drug. He is active in his church, including work with youth groups. Bailey is Ute charter sponsor for Boy Scout Troop 74 and coaches youth football. He also is a member of the Hastings Area Parent Network. His wife. Debbie, is a licensee group home day care provider. Vice Chairman Lew Newman also had a short speech Tueaday tor the board. we're here, and that is to serve the voters of Bany County. Newman said. That's our only purpose...I hope we can work with a strong code of ethics...! hope we can all to merely formulate policy because he a try and see if things won't work out." Bailey said. Tm a firm believer in the saying...you do than it current spends to operate. For example in neighboring Eaton .County, which is twice Barry's population A cracked crystal ball looks to ‘95 salaries of more than $300,000. Bar- jbaa eight) aad they have eight standing : Michigan Stale University said only a few I counties in the state have done iwiy with 'So I caution looking Into this...! think Of Mr. election 10 County Board 'All in afl. 1 dunk there’s a lot of things scandal will hit the Republican party. Washington. D.C.. will get statehood. Maricopa County lawman Joe Arpaio will dedare himself Sheriff for Life. Those are a few predictions for 1995 from the Phoenix Skeptics, a group that debunks tales of lhe supernatural _ and puts out an annual list that's pari National Enquirer and pari David Letterman Tbe 100-member group has been making its predictions for five years, partly to show that informed guesses are as good or better than psychic predictions, said Michael Slackpole, executive director. He nosed that the skeptics' correct picks for 1994 included Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat winning tbe Nobel Peace Prize, U.S. military action in Haiti and Secretary of Stale Dick Mahoney people who are bright and well-informed They can do better than lhe psychics." Stackpole said. ter than 59 petvent until list year, when the Arizona Cardinal's failed 10 deliver on coach Buddy Ryan's boasts and the rate fell below 55 percent. On the skeptics' 1995 forecast: OJ. Simpson will be found guilty. "We bet against the bouse on that one," Slackpole said. “If we're right, well look tail­ Hint * by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A program to help "al risk” Hastings Middle School students academically fits the bill and is working just great, say lhe teachers who piloted the program. Tom Stephens and Chery! Zerbel are working to help students who are not main stream or special education, but are in danger o( not succeeding with existing or traditional teaching methods. Tbe two went to workshops and investigated ways to set up criteria for such a program. Stephens said With the guidelines in place, they asked sixth-grade teachers to recommend students for inclusion in the program. Stephens told tbe Board of Education last month that tbe new program was. "the most rewarding thing I've done in 25 yean of teaching." Zerbel pointed out that in the new method with tbe first 15 students in the pilot program they use team teaching and follow the regular curriculum. With two teachers in tbe room, the students get individual attention and individual work gets done. The students also leam how to best use their own learning styles. Zerbel said. She. too. likes tbe results of the new teaching, "Tbe students totally suppan each other.” she remarked. The students were pre-tested and teachers hope they will be tested again at mid-term to chan tbeir progress. The teachers also arc tested and graded by the students. "We ask them to evaluate us... they've always liked the program; they respect and like us." Stephens said. Students say they like the class because they can always get help when needed. Zerbel said. For tbe teachers, its "go. go, go. At the end of the time, we're drained, but we feel Both teachers said they would like to see the program expanded to be able to serve more young people because both think many more could benefit from tbe leaching style. Questions were asked by lhe Board of Thomas Groot. asked If parents of the studeuta thought they were being held back. "They are totally supportive,* said Zerbel. "this Is not a lockstep program. I see huge The pilot program now is belli" taught only in English for lhe standard 45-minute hour, rite said. Teste, portfolios and so forth now are being developed lo judge the program, she told Groos. Ferbaps the mail, feature of the program is tbe "family-type environment" that Is developed in the class. 'll wasn't a goal to be a 'mom and pop type thing.* Stephens said, "it just happened " "There's a mutual respect... they mat us to make them feel safe to take a risk." Zcrttcl concluded. At lhe same school board meeting last month. Hastings Middle School Principal Michael Spahr gave a preliminary report on the proposed restructuring of the class day there. He noted that team teaching and restructuring have been talked about for the past three or four yean. Current plans are to use research-based suggestions, inking into account tbe students' social/emotional. physical and educational needs of middle school-age students. of learning or creating a family atmosphere. Teamwork to solve problems will be Plans call for taking ul current programs and dividing the available time differently, he said. With flexible blocks of time, there will be an extra six minutes found in tbe day. saving the lime spent passing classes. Actually, there will be more lime saved more than that, he said, because of tbe time taken up with students adjusting to each new class starting and ending. "The kids and parents both like IL* he stressed. He added that Ute proposed changes in tbe class day at the high school in lhe class day Setting up the framework for lhe more "holistic type of view" with the flexible blocks of time is now being done. Spahr In other business al the Dec. 20 meeting, the school board: • Accepted the personnel report, which contained various leaves and returns from unpaid absences, appointments and a collection and remitting agreements with * Accepted, with pleasure, gifts from several donors. Tbe Willard G. and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation gave Ute schools $2,000 for books for tbe Hastings High School Library. The Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation (HEEF) gave $800 for several projects and activities for students, tbe Hastings Athletic Boosters donated $1,100 for athletic equipment and supplies for high school winter sports and Lawrence and Sandra Englehart gave $500 for the school • Accepted a petition signed by 10 middle school teachers, asking tbe board to not set the dale or amount of a boodfmlllage election until after curriculum changes have been completed at the middle school. • Was given information on a policy change in tbe student conduct rules that are mandated by state law concerning guns, rape or arson io schools or on school grounds. • Accepted information on a proposed new policy of "credit by examination' instead cf enrollment in high school courses. Tbe board will review the policy for possible adoption in January. • Held a dlactpline bearing for a middle school student - U.S. will cut funding to tbe United Nations. T - School prayer bill will gel through Congress. - Country will mourn tbe passing of two - The pope will die. - A Kennedy win die. - Players will form a league of tbeir own in baseball. BOB ARCHAMBEAU Carpet and Linoleum Installation Also, Hardwoods and Ceramic 4336 Goodwill Ra Hastings. Ml 4S066 Ph 1618) 94MJQ35 Law Offices of CAROL JONES DWYER RNs/LPNs We are looking for people with leader­ ship skills to work in our geriatric facility full- or part-time. AU shifts are available. Wages based on experience. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits and competitive wages. Contact Sue Lemon, RN, DON. at 616-945-2407, ext. 444 or Heidi Byrne, RN. ADON at ext. 445 for an interview Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, MI 49058 • NOTICE • There will be a public comment period concerning the BFI Waste Management proposed amendment to the Barry County Solid Waste Management Plan until May 10, 1995. Please direct written comments to: Coordinators Office 220 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 305 South Chinch HaMino. Michigan • PART-TIME • STOCKPERSON WANTED About 30 hours per week, occasional even­ ings and weekends in addition to daytime. Lifting required. Write to: Barry County Lumber P.O. Box C, Hastings, Ml 49058 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: proposed Ordinance 95-1 - an ordinance Ri Legal Set?ices ...if some of the ones vou made keep your resolve to put all your . eal needs in order now. to impose and collect an impact lee on all solid waste disposed of in the Township. WHEN: January 9, 1995 at 700 p.m. WHERE: Township Hall • 885 River Road FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden at 945-3291 or 948-9690. The regular January meeting of the Township Board will be held after the hearing. Hastings Charter Township complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Call the Clerk for assistance. ( all (616) 945-5050 or 1-800-945-5971 , to schedule \our I REE initial consultation. �Pago 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 5, 1995 Winterizing your car can mean safer driving by Teresa Frith Staff WnUr After unreasonally warm December weather, winter teems to haw come to stay in Barry County. Despite tbe beauty of the snow and ice, freezing temperatures combined with them can cause hazards for driven. Driven should know that now is lhe lime to prepare cars and other vehicles for winter’s special problems There are several steps to winterizing vehicles. Including checking everything from tbe engine and tires to tbe wiper blades and fluids. First, regular tires may not provide lhe traction needed to drive on ice and snow. Mud or snow tires are designed with wide, heavy tread and thus dig in and gripe the road better. Having adequate tires that have been recommended by a reliable dealer can mean the difference between sliding and staying on tbe road Engines receive tbe greatest wear during tbe winter months because lubricants don't have time to thin out before tbe car is started, if your car normally uses a heavy weight oil. It might be better to go with a lighter weight product Check with your operaung manual or a mechanic lo be sure what Is tbe proper winter oil for your vehicle. A minor tune-up is also a good way to start the winter driving season Have tbe mechanic check lhe spark plugs, condenser, points and timer on the car’s engine. The cooling system should be drained and flushed, then checked for leaks in tbe radiator or hoses. Once flushed, antifreeze can be added, usually in a 50-50 mis of antifreeze and water Don't forget lo check the beater and defroster to be certain dial they are in good working condition. Tbe nv’OlCT and exhaust systems should especially be checked for any leaks in order to safeg'tard passengers from carbon monoxide poisoning. All bells such as fan and power steering should be checked for frays and cracks. Any that arc worn out stmuld be replaced. The battery also should be checked and Inspected to be sure It Is clean and free from corrosion. It should also be fully charged and properly fUied. Next check the lighting lytlenu in tbe vehicle to make sure that they are working correctly. Windshield wipers and fluids should also be maintained Besides checking tbe car’s systems, certain items also should be kept In tbe vehicle. Besides a snow scraper or brush, an emergency kit containing sand or other traction aid. shovel, jumper cables, tow chains, rand maps, flashlight, batteries, flraaid supplies, blankets or sleeping big. boots. har. gloves, bottled water and neo-perishable high energy foods, snd anything else you might need if you sre stranded during a storm. Checking to see If you have a full lank of gas even for a short trip in case of an emergency as well can also help in winter driving conditions. Other factors to consider are driving slower for slick roads and poor visibility. Slay home If conditions would make II necessary to drive less than 10 miles per hour if at all possible. If you are stranded because your vehicle breaks down or driving conditions make It unsafe to continue then consider tbe following lips. First, always stay with your vehicle so you won't become km and have no shelter. Raise the hood and turn on the emergency flashers. Run the heater, but make sure that at least one window la open about an inch to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Stay safe this winter by following these helpful suggestions. 1994 Michigan Gas Prices self-serve regular unleaded/per gallon monthly averages AAAIAcNgon at the. Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES TNOENAPPLE VALLEY HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 bre 9:30 a m •45-2361. Saturday aernem are. Mttoh School to 920 a.m. (for all 6.30 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 24,3 McOrx Rd . Hartmf» Ml 49056 623-2050 (Detenu) after 6 p m. CHRIST, (mmhag addrcea - 1651 Mtohnon Rd., Hartings. Ml 49056) meedag at Thoma* Jeflenoa Haji. 1140 FrederickJ. BcukM MIDDLEVILLE - Frederick J. Beuschel. *0. went u> be with his Lord on Otrisunu Eve, u Blodgett Memorial Medical Censer in Grand 946-4045 Suaday Scmcca - 9:30 a.m.. Bible School; 10:30 a_m. Tewu torn on October 23,1914 al Conklin, Mm IMBibl BMETHUN CHUBCH mutoi 367-4061 or Darteae Pickard. •45-5974 Wontap Sarvtom Suaday. 940 a.m and 11 40 a.m.; Amtay School. 945 a m 4-H matt Moaday*. 6:30 p.m. to 840 Delore* Gaapcn, 101 Hasimp Mea’a Wontap; BOir. CATHOLIC SJO p.m. Kmpte. 945-9116; 6:30 p.m Bibie METHODIST CHURCH M-79 (616) 945-9392 Somtey School 10 to M5-5365 WOODGROVE BRETHREN' PRESBYTERIAN PLEASANTVIEW Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor SmpteL Wrfcte. (616) 756-302) church pboae. (616) 945-W00 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF CHURCH. FAMILY 9 30 a.m.; Sunday School 1140 a m Sunday Eveung Service 6:00 7:00 p.m. Awaaa Program Ttaandavs 6 306:30 p.m Apes 3 AM and FM 9:50-10:50 Church School Ctaaacs; 10:30 Felfowahip room; 11:20 Children * Church Monday. Jaa.2 - 740 Chmtian M-79. Paaaor Phone 945-9414 Suaday. Jaa. I - 6 .40 aad 10:45 a m Holy Qasr t*> *- 12). Yows lllalwin ar Tsea MW Qur w IJ-IS). A4U Mile Swdy - No «e tanas TLuruia?. Jm. 5 - 6:30 CMMraa's taut*. Stowxtey. tea. 7 - 10:00 School 9 45 a.m.. Cteaaea for ail «a; 11 ® a m Morning Wontap Servre Jr Church ap to 4ch Grade. 640. Fvaamg Service Witaritay: 6:30 Awaaa Out*. 740 p*L. Team ia Hcmacmaa M. 740 p.m . Adutea Prayer meecag; 8J5 p.m.. Adah Choir pramce NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Charles Faber. Pattor. A mmion of St. Rote Cadkoiic Church. Hammgs Suaday Mam 9:30 a m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 6 ad. South. Paator Brem Breaham Phone 623-2263 Sunday School at i040a.au; Worteup 1140a.au. Fira i eg Sumce m 640 p.m ; Wndariitey Prayer Bible 740 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZAKENE. 1716 North Brood­ way. RamteU Hannam. Ptotor Samtey Semen: 9:45 a.m. Saaday School Hoar. 1140 a m Mcraag Wontap Service. 640 p.m. Eveatag Service; Wednesday 740 p.m. Servicm for Adria. Teem and Children The Church Page Is Paid lor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HA8T1NQ* SAVINGS a LOAN, FA Hastings and Laks Odssis WMN FUNSBAL HOMt Hastings FUXFAB INCOSPOftATID of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. INC HASTINGS SANNH AND MMINDH 1U62 N Broadway — Hantinga SOSLFY PHABMACY ••prescriptions” — 1HS JeHeraon — MS-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACrUmNQ CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS NMR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Heatings, Michigan Tuesday. Jaa. 10 - 740 Steph SeppTSuperv Wednesday. Jaa 11 — 10.00 Wordwatchen; 740 Shepherd Comm. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green aad Church streets. Dr. Briford W. Coe. Pastor Margaret HoUeabeck. Director of Chnstian Education Church pboae (616) 945-9574 Barrier free budding with elevator to all floors. Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH FM-AMat 10:30 a m. SUNDAYS: Suaday School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m Wonhip 1140 a.m. Mi-Hi A Sr-Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 pm. WEDNESDAYS: FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Childrea s Choir. Pre-school thru tint grade 540 p.m .; Second thru Sud> Grade 5: 30 p.m . Prepared Ligte Meal 640 pan.. Stole Study 6:45 p m.; Acuvtaes for Kids 6:45 p m.; Rnt Wednesday of month a Game N*M far ail ages THURSDAYS: Ctaacrl Choir 7JO p.m Suaday. Jm I - Comnamina Saaday. You* Feitowstap Open House far Youth and Parents 5:30 p.m. Tues­ day. Jaa. 10 — Hi-Nooner* Pot luck/Prog ram 12:00 Noon Wednesday. Jaa 11 - Prayer Group. 11:30 a.m ; U.M. Women Luncheon/Program 12:00 noon Saturday. Jan. 14 — Friends Group 6: 30 p m SUPPORT GROUPS V.I.F. * (Viaurily impaired Per tom I 9:30 a.m. first Friday of munch September thro May; Nar colic* Anonymous 1240 Noon Monday Wednesday aad Friday. aad 140 p m Thursday *. Al-Anon 12:30 p.m Wcdmadays. Co Dependent* Anonymou* 7 30 p.m. Thursday*, and 9:00 am Stour days Tops No 336 - 9:15 a.m. Thursdays; Alcoholics Anonymous. 4:00 p.m Wednesday* the son of Frederick aad Margaret (Kober) Beuscbel. ne incnocQ uxi gnouAica irom i nmiy Lutheru School in Conklin. Mr. Beuscbel was married to Roth E. Seelman on December 17, 1936 io Grand Rapids. He was ■ lifetime farmer in the Leighton Township area. He wu a former member of the Indcpeodent Milk Producers Assnciariorl, the Farm Bureau and was inducted into the Farmers Hall of Fame. He was a life long member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod aad preaeady a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Middleville. Mr. Beuschel wu a family man, enjoying all his children, grandchildren and great­ grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling with Ms ineous, nsning, goumg ana gsroeoing. nil most recent bobby wu Ms fruit aad vegetable stand He area preceded in death by Ms sons, Frederick J. Beuscbel, Paul F. Beuachel and grandson. Ryu E. Frost Surviving are Ms wife, Ruth E Beuschel; children. Doris aad Larry Drake of Cakrinnia, Marilyn and Gary Brinks of Grandville. Jim and Petty Beuscbel of Middleville. Marieae udToSroet of Midd levill e. Mike aU Leslie Broirhri of Caledoada and Frances Beuschel of Cakdooii^ 20 gnndchndxcQ; 2S grcMgrandchildren; one sister, Fri da Nickelsburg of Grand Rapids; sister-in-lar , Halda (Mania) Beuschel cf Conklin; aevral nieces and K{£neral Services were bei 1 oo Wednesday at St Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia with Pastor Monte Beil officiating. Interment wu at Hooker Cemetery, LetgMoe Township. Memorial contributions may be made to tbe Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Middledville. Arrangements were made by tbe Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Carolate Cordum Payne Lake - Caroline Cordtian, *7, cf Payne lake, passed away on Monday, Decem­ ber 19, 1994 al the Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. She was born on September It, 1907 In Staunton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Karl and Wilheminia (Zelusttk) Podella On May 10. 1930 she married Waller Cordun in Keaosha, Wiscooain. He preceded Mr in death ia 1972. Mrs. Corduu had lived in Chicago for many yean and in Camp Lake, Wisconsin summers for many yean, before moving to Michigu. WNle living in tbe Wisconsin area she wu active in many senior citizens organizatkun la Wisconsin and Illinois. She was also active in tbe Gun Lake Womens Club and attended Gun Lake Community Church. Survivors include her daughter and boo-in­ law, Marilyn and William Motes of Payne Lake; she wu grandmother of four aad great­ grandmother of six. She wu xlao preceded in death by daughter Bette (the late Ralph) Beroo. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, December 22 at tbe Strang Funeral Home in Antioch, Illinois with the Reverend Dean Marin of the Christ Lutheran Church of Paddock Lake, Wisconsin officiating. Interment was held in Acacia Part Cemetery in Chicago. Memorial cootribuuoos may be made to the Shrinen Hospital for Crippled Children. 4200 Saladin Dr. SE, Grand Rapids. Mi 49546. Iva A. Reed ALMA -1»1 A Reed. 91. of Alma, formeriy of Venaoeaville, paaaed away on Friday, December 30, 1994 at the Maaonic Home in Ainu. She was bora on November 29, 1903 the daughter of Loon and Mabel (Cock) Williams. She graduated from Eattera Michigan Uaivmity and taught for over 40 yeari in the Vermontville aad MrJa Valley School Dixtrictx She wu principaloftheVermoctvilie High School for teveralyeara and tervedot the School board for 10 yean. She wu married io Vera H. Reed on July 7, 1924. He preceded her in death April 2, 19*3. Mra. Reed was t member of the Vermontvil­ le Methodist Qrarch. She wu alto preceded in death by two brothers, dead Williams aad Gerald Williamt; and three sisrera. Myrtle Childs, Mildred Ingail sad Bernice Bulling. Surviving are two dangMen. Mrs. Donald (Natalie) C^eden of Roecomaaoa, Joyce Freer too of VenaoanriUeioaeaoa, Vera H. Rood of Hale; 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchil­ dren, and 12 great great grandchildren, 1 tlarer, Edith Bipiey of Hastings Funeral Services were held oo Tuesday at the Koopa Funeral Chapel ia Lake Odeasa. Interment at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odeasa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermontville Methodist Church. HASTINGS - Thereat E Foote, 11. of Hareings, pasted away on Saturday, December 31, 1994 at the Tboraapple Manor in Hastings. Memorial Services are pending. She wu bora on September 11,1913 ia Las Vegas. Nevada, the daughter of Henry and Edith (Eaton) Bechtel. She came to the Hastings area u a child and mended Hastings trbools sad graduated from Hasdagi High School. She married Floyd Foote on Im 23, 1939. Mrs. Foote was employed by the Michigan Beil Telephone Company for several years. Mn. Foote attended the Aaaesnbly of God in Nashville. Survivors are her hnabend, Floyd; aad sever­ al nieces and nephews and great sirm and nephews. Arrangements are being made by tbe Wren Funeral Home of Hastings Burial wu at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Manor. HEBER SPRINGS. ARKANSAS Raymond F. Gilliland, 93, cf Heber Springs, Arkansas, pasted sway oo Tuesday. December 27. 1994 at the Geriatrics Nursing Center ia Heber Springs He wu born on April 7,1901 in Belding, tbe ton of Frank and Alice (Jackson) Gilliland. He wu a life member of the Masonic Lodge of Lake Odessa, a member of the Methodist Church and wu a retired bookkeeper. Mr. Gilliland had been a reaident of Heber Springs tlnce 1991 He wu preceded in death by his wife Doris (Rogen) Gilliland ia 19(3. Surviving are one aon. Richard (Gail) Gillilaad of Heber Springs, Artaasu; four grand­ children; nine great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Graveside Services were held on Saturday at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in 1 ‘l- Odessa. LAKE ODESSA - Jdaxine E Tony, 76; of She wu bora on August 12,1911 ia Sebewt min tnd ZeUa (Srncto) HuzinL Sdntl aad Western! her TeacMag Degree She taught ia Lake Odesu rural reboots,' w oooiano, juuewexn un raiutfia senoots ’cr tcveral yctn, redring ia 1979. She wu nunied to Cedi Torrey on April 7, Maxwell Hazzard. Portland; one son, Norman (Susan) Torrey at Wtterford. mother, ZeUa Beckhold cf Hast-. lags; six grandchildren; two great-. grapdcMldrea; two sisters, Mrs. Normal (Marguerite) Shun of Kalamazoo and Mrs. LaRue (Betty) McMillian of Lake Odessa; onesiareria-law, Norma Hazzard of Grand Rapids. Funeral Services were held on Thursday at. the Koops Funeral Chapd in Lake Odeua with OmrTjn-i* fTT Jit Kcvereaa Adin **-V.mcivct onicaia^. Burial wu at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial ooetributiora may be made to theCoogregatioaal Church of Lake Odessa. 1 [ SARANAC - Sidney T. Mdpolder, 81, of; Saranac, patted away on Monday, December, 26,1994 at the Metropolitan Hospital ia Grand ^'ik'wn bora on July 2, 1913 in Grand Rapids, lhe toe of Willixm and Sadie’ He wu matriad to Louise Anderson in 1947, in Sheridan. She preceded him ia death on! August 29, 1993. Mr. Mdpolder owned and operated hit own; produce form in Berlin Township for anrnt* years, retiring ia 1993. Funeral Services were held on Thursday « the Koopa Funeral Chand in Lake Oilrail with Reverend Jim Howard aad Reverend Glean Perry officiating. Burial wu in Evergreen Cemetery ia Sheridan. Memorial coctributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Portland or io tbe' Gideon BiNes. Ma*H.Brmdt LAKE ODESSA - Mu IL Brandt. 66, oFi Lake Odessa, pasted away on Tuesday;' December 27, 1994 at his resideace. He wu bora oo July 29,1928 in Cokm. the toe of William and Geneva (Lance) Brandt. He aueaded Woodland Schools. He wu employed at the EW. Bliss Ideas' ■ ,'actnring Company for 14 yean aad he served; in the Korean War. Surviving are three brothers. Ken Brandt of. Lake Odessa, Cart Brandt of Saranac, Raju Brandt of Hastinga; two arstera. Ruth Brock of' Ionia and Betty Green of Portland; several’, nieces and nephews aad cousins. Fumral Services were held Saturday a fra* Koops Funenl Chapel hi Lake Otiraa with' Reverend George Speu officiating. Burial wu in Woodland Memorial Part. ’ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 5. 1995 — Page 7 ( HZoOCt/dfld Gene and Terry Staroer. Christy. Melanie and Sam came from Atlanta, Ga.. area to the Lucas farm north of Woodland Dec. 27. The around that had been piled up to clear roads and driveways. The weather was warm and the roads were children here and about eight inches of clean Nl£WS...by Catherine Lucas Paul and Mary Ellen returned home New Year's Eve. The senior high youth at Lakewood United Methodist Church arer--------- -D a pizza supper --------------------------------Friday night. Jan. 20. from 5 to 7 p.m. i goofed last week, and only I am to blame. 1 confused Marvin Classic with his father. Herald, when I said the Classic family had a Herald and Lucy Classic had a pre-Christmas It was a delight to see nine-month-old shelves. We hive "The Maltese Angel." which u Catherine Cookion's newest. "Killing Cutter" by James Welch aal Paul Stekler is a footnoted non-fiction book about the battle of The Lisle Big Hora, told from the viewpoint of the tribes of Indians involved in lhe battle Judith Michael, the married couple who co­ write novels, have just h-d "A Tangled Web" published It is a sequel lo their "Deceptions " Several people had asked roc lo (er "Mu­ tant Message Down Under" by Mario Tbe Woodland Township library has ac- pdta, himself up. and is very skilled in clearing coffee tables and hearths He is also skilled al getting around a comer and out of sight in a moment of inattention by his family. John Lucas came the day before Christmas Zion Lutheran Church had a New Year’s Eve party al the home of John and Betty Hynes. Doris Niethamer reports that the usual hot Monopoly game was played ou card The published authors (from left, back row) Corey Fueri, Elizabeth Kruko, Joel Melville. Kathiyn Rounds. Allison Cooney, (front row) Alexander Barry-Ploeger, Luke Tossava, Katie Slocum and Caitlin Branch. tots of food and everybody had i good time. Jim and Kathy Stowell. Sarah. Matthew and Ben. flew to Florida a week or so before Hill Hearth, "Book of Everyday Wisdom/' They compiled and published this book because they were unable lo answer all the let- all the questions asked in the thousands of let­ ters they have received. We also have “The Wit and Wisdom of the Peanut Butler Gang*' by H. Jackson Brown Jr.. which b oddly enough also a book written from letters received after another book was published. This one contains bits of wisdom sent in by children, many of them illustrated by the child who sent them. month * 'walk-about ’’ with aborigines in Australia. a group of “You Wouldn't Believe What My Grand­ child Did** by Lob Wyse. who b a popular cireulated. once-read paperback romances by authors I come aad have a handful or ao. Maybe when they finish with them, they'll give roe an opt- Second-grade authors have “tea” classroom at Southeastern Elementary have A few weeks ago. published authors were told me they saw all there was to see. Tbe families flew home Christmas Eve. auxiliary will bold its January dinner at Cunn ingham s Acre Sunday from noon until 3 p.m. This month it will be roast beef and ham. The dinners include a wide selection of salads and selection of desserts. The teacher and students discussed whether typed and the author added illustrations. Snowman." Caitlin Branch with “I'm Going To the Zoo,” Allison Cooney with “Someone Hones.” Elizabeth Kruko with “The Shark” and ”71* Cat.” Joel Maivilte with "Paul Bu­ nyan's Big Cold. ” Kathiyn Rounds with "My Lost Dog” and **Tu and His Girlfriend,” Katie Slocum with "Spaghetti Soup.” and comments about tl«c books tn the back of market at Cunningham's Acre on Saturdi Jan. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There win lunch win be served at noon. Lakewood Christian School will hold it* during tbe holidays. Doug and Karen brought Brianna (six months old) and split their time between her family in Detroit and the Woodland farm They returned to Detroit teres* in this decades old novel since the TV Colorado family cat found in Florida following 2,000 mile trip When Katharine and Emily Houlik’s cat Smokey disappeared, they posted notices around town, hoping someone would report hb whereabouts. Someone finally did - someone from Florida Smokey apparently jumped into a moving see if be could find Smokey. On Monday, nearly six weeks after Smokey disappeared. Houlik boarded a plane in Denver and flew lo Ronda. "I found tbe town and I found the neighbor- pick up some items and made a 2.000-mite trip from Longmont lo Bradenton. Fla., six weeks ago. The cat disappeared Nov. 6. The family Episcopal Qrnrch in Gunbarrel, said be wore his collar while searching so oo one would think be was casing the bouses. He finally was successful after a woman more undents are published. > Gale Lynn Mesecar, Woodland and Tammy Jo Jordan. Lake Odeasa. 1 Gary Kim Bacon. Bellevue and Bonnie Lyan Loveland. Potterville Brodbeck-Schmitt engagement told at Georgia Tech. try to Bradenton, the people in the moving van saw Smokey jump out of the truck. Margret and Willard Bradbeck, of Lake Ricky Lee Swift. Nashville and Tonya down the streets calling his name.* mere of their daughter. Mary Lou Brodbeck return to University of Michigan to fly with Mary is a 1977 Lakewood High School graduate and a. W graduate of hbdugan Colorado lhe neighbor passed the word to tbe Hooliks. After three weeks of contacting tbe local for the cel. the girt.' father. Mike Hoelik. decided lo take a quick trip lo Bradenton lo day before. "I walked all around this condo calling his name, and there was this answer." Mike said. The cat was in good health except for a few minor scratches it apparently suffered in a cat fight. Katharine. 12, said the cat b sticking dose to her dad. He wouldn't leave turn alone. He’s either on Ms lap or right beside him." she said. Michigan shorelcne village of Douglas and University graduate. He is a businessperson. GOLL, Ena Eva. bom at Oaklawn Hospital Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley flew to Florida aooa after Lakewood Schools les out IW 0 GIRL, Jarrnc Row born st Holland Hospital (Brown) Timmer, Holland, weighing 7 lbs. DANCE LESSONS Morning & Evening Classes s T E P For mon information contact: WALT? * SWAY - POLKA - TEN STEP U N ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Y CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES Y R e o PURCHASE OF 1995 ARTICULATED LOADER The Qty cf Hastings will accept bids for the purchase of one (1) 1995 Four-Wheel Drive Artlcu ated Loader. Specifications for the loader >^e available at the Office of the City Clerk. of Woodland The longest running exercise program in Barry County LEGAL NOTICE Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains Numbness & Tinghng Work Injuries Auto Injuries ACHY BREAKY HEART » SWING Gray. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., and 21 tn- Nicole aad Trevor VanHouten. Hastings. 945-9554 Cail 24-HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTERS • Aerobic Classes Muscle Toning Step Classes Power Walking In Hastings, Middleville. & Gun Lake Area Call Sara Fisher for details. 945-4344 The City of Hastings, Michigan reserves the right to reject any and all blds. Bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 1995 at which time they shall be opened publicly and read aloud. Farm Injuries Major insurance Accepted Dr. Michael Callton, D.C. NEW PATIENT SPECIAL . , Examination, X-Ray SHEOO'i , and Treatment.......................... I • MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • EXPIRES 1CITSS I BELLEVUE, Ml NASHVILLE, Ml 215 N. Main St. 127 S. Main (517) 852-2070 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES File No 94-21542-« FLEXFAB HORIZONS INTERNATIONAL Corporate Accountant FHI is seeking a Corporate Accountant to prepare consolidated financial Information and oversee the finan­ cial accounting activities tor several smaller companies In Its family Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and assisting with hi* responsibilities, this position will prepare financial statements, perform Internal audits, prepare annual business plans, administer year end physical inventory, investigate variances and Identify problem areas in financial performance It will also oversee the support staff members with journal entries, (room. 220 W. Court St.. Hattinfp. Thia position requires a minimum of a Bachelors degree in accounting or finance and 5 years accounting exper­ ience, preferably in a manufacturing environment Super­ ior knowledge of accounting, strong analytical skills. munication and interpersonal skills are required Salary will be commensurate with experience and ab’i.ty Send resume and salary history to ndwrd L AMgoia (F44SJ2) Jeff Weiden Vice President of Finance FML 102 Cook Road Hasting*. Ml 49066 (Alt) M2 S2O2 (AlA) 792-4941 (l/S) SALE OF 1974 ARTICULATED LOADER The City of Hastings will accept bids for the sale of one (1) 1974 Caterpillar Model 920 Four-Wheel Drive Articulated Loader. The loader will be sold as-ls with no warranty. The loader will be available to the successful bidder after the City's receipt of Its replacement loader. The loader will be fully operational at the time of the successful bidder's receipt. The loader can be inspected at the City of Hastings Department of Public Services Garage from January 9, 1994 to January 13, 1994 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Please call ahead. (616) 945-5083, to arrange an inspection. The City of Hastings, Michigan reserves the right to reject any and all blds. Blds shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49056 until 3.00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 1995 at which time they shall be opened publicly and read aloud. Greeting cards you can make in our store­ in minutes. Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State St.. Hastings • 945-9551 �Pege 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 5, 1995 NOTICC OF MOWTGAGC FOftCCLOSURF Hi* No. 64-648 DM HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER MARTHA LOU ENGIE. RIointHf. CRAIG FHUIP HANNAR. DoUodont DAVID H TRW |IW»i 206 South Bractewoy HoMtnga. Mkhigon 49058 Phom (616) 9<5-95» AHornoy lor Mobeiff M puouortc* and by virtue o4 a Judgment of the Ciradt Court In rhe County of Barry State of NUddgon. made and entered on April 25. 1917 and August 8. 1987. in a certain couse therein ponding wherein Martha Lou Engie was PfcwntiH and Craig Phillip Hannar was Defendant. notice is hereby given that I shail sell at public sole to the highest bidder, at the East steps oi the Courthouse situated in the Qty of Hastings. County of Barry, on January JI. 1995, at 1-00 p.m., the following described property'ies). <JI thorn certain piece(s) or parcdfs) of land situated in the Township of Hope. County of Barry. State of Michigan doscribPARCEl I A Parcel of land in the East fractional 1/2 of the Southwest froctionoi 1/4 of Section 32. Town 2 North. Rango 9 West. Doscrtbeo as: Boginnin^ at the Southwest comer of Lot 3 of Supervisor s Plat of Firtl Addition to Eddy s Beach according to the recorded plot thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on paged, thence South T 3T West 40feet, thence South 89 dog. * East 104.62 feet, thence North 2 dog. 3T East 60 foot, thence North 89 dog. 1 West 106.62 feet to the place of beginning. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan PARCH H The North 1/2 of lota 8. 9 and 10 of Supervisor s Plat of First Addition to Eddy's Beach. Hope Township. Berry County. Michigan. PARCH IP Lots 3. 4. S and 6 of *e first addition to Eddy's Beech, according to the recorded plat thereof. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Subject to aM condWtons. restrictions and sossmsnts of record. Doted: Ds comber 16. 1984 Tony Ssoin Deputy SheriH Drafted by: David H Tripp (P29290) (1/34) Hastings. Mi 49006 Default having boon made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage mode by CHRIS A. MILLER and VALERIE I. MILLER, husband and wife, of 601 Rood Street. Nashville. Michigan 49073. and BOND CORPORATION, a corporation organized and ex­ isting under the laws of the State of Michigan, whoso address is 2007 Eastern. S.E., Grand Rapids. Michigan 49907. dated May 23. 1994 and recorded on June 3. 1994 in Liber 606. Pogo 869 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there Is now cloimod to be duo lor principal and interest the sum of Twenty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents (321.739.95) and no suit or proceedings at low hov­ ing boon instituted to recover the said debt or any NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such cose made and provided, on January 19. 1995. at 2:00 p.m. the undersigned will soli ot the East door of the County Circuit Court Building In the City of Hastings. County of Borry. State of Michtgon. that being the ploce of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ot public rondus to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon sold Mortgage, together with the legal foes and charges of the safe, including attorney s foes aMowod by low. the promises In said mortgage a...a.uro - * aescr - 4 as«-U— s. vwucn loea ■ urn/w COMMENCING 34 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 66 OF O.A. PHILLIPS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF: THENCE EAST 56 FEET. THENCE NORTH TO THE THORNAPPLE RIVER; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID RIVER TO A POINT NORTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THcNCt SOUTH TO THE PLACE Of BEGINNING. ALSO DESCRIBED AS THE EAST 34 FEET OF LOT 66 AND THE WEST 20 FEET OF LOT 67 OF THE O.A. PHILLIPS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. P.P^ 08-051 - 18040046441. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date cf such sale. trr-pM determined abandoned m accordance with taO. *600.3241 (a) in wntcn case mo ruaompnon porioa snail oo ttsas ly (30) days from the dale of such solo. Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49907 DATED. December 13. 1994 Drafted by: Williom M. Azhouf (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W.. SSo. I1I-A Grand Rapids Ml 49903 (416)458-1315 (1/12) ‘Burnout’ quits Dear Ana Landen: This is in response to "Burnt Ox." who worked kilter hours, never saw bis family and was hanging on by his fingernails. I was in tbe same boat, putting in 60 boon a week, taking work home, bypassing days off and neglecting my family — all for $53,000 a year. 1 bad worked with the same Fortune 500 company for over 18 years. It was the only job I’d ever had, aad 1 was afraid to quit. I had received many awards and bonuses, but I was exhausted, overweight, depressed and spen­ ding ever $12,000 a year on therapy. One day, I heard a phrase that changed my life: "Fear will not harm you. but the fear of failure will." That made me think seriously about quitting ray job. Finally, 1 dad. I am now making te«s than half of what I us­ ed to make, but 1 feel like a different person. 1 put in 40 hours a week and never take work home, my weekends are mine to do with as I ptease, and I am becoming re-acquainted with my wife and family. 1 am no longer in therapy because the depression has left me. Il was a big adjustment, and there art times 1 miss the big bucks, but 1 know this was the right decision for me. Ann, tell your readers that "strn and smell the roses" may be just a cliche, tax 1 now know what those roses smell like, and it's heaven. — Somewhere in Ohio. Dear Ohio: What you did took a tremen­ dous amount of courage. 1’11 bet your wife was behind you 100 percent and she doesn’t mind living on a lot teas. She now has a hus­ band who is healthier and happier, and the kids have a dad. Too often big money isn't worth what you have lo do to get it. Who gets what? toW him. Fine, we can adopt. " He said, "No. I want my own." Behind my back, he has been seeing a young woman. He is giving her money and buying her expensive clothes on a regular basis. This is not just gossip. I’ve seen the receipts. When I asked Lyle lo slop seeing her, he said he can't because the sexual attrac­ tion is too strong. He now says he wanu her to carry his child. This morning, he told me he is seriously considering divorce. He refuses to see a marriage counselor because "they are too expensive. " 1 am devastated and hale to think about life without (his man. I told him our marriage doesa’t stand a chance as tong as he keeps see­ ing this woman. Lyle says be still loves me but we have grown apart. 1 need your help, Ann. I’m sick at heart and — Drsperale in California. Dear Desperate: I am afraid, dear, that your marriage is over. The O.W. (Other Woman) has all the tramp cards. Lyte says marriage counselors are too expensive, but he is giving the O.W. money and buying her expensive clothes? If he has talked to her about "carry­ ing his child." you can bet they’ve talked about marriage. Call a lawyer, and get this skunk out of your life. He’s smelling up the neighborhood. Don’t sell house Dnr Am LMKhn: One of the biggest mistakes a widow or a widower can make when a spouse dies is to sell the house. h's usually the grown children who urge their parent lo sell. The kids mean well, but they are mistaken. It sounds good X fire — t nice liuJe aparanent in a new neighborhood. which is considered safer for aa elderly per­ son alone. People visit for a while, but then they pet busy with their own lives, and Mom or Dad end ap alone in a strange place with new neighbors. The high poux of tbe day is taking out the garbage or walking to an empty mailbox. Ana. please tell the senion if they MUST sell their homes, to rem in the same area if possible. The quality of life is much better when you know your neighbor!, the store clerks, the pharmacist and lhe guys at the hardware store. — Ruth in N.Y. Dear Ruth: Excellent advice. Thanks for the wisdom Not new, don’t teH Daur Anu I.andrra: 1 am a single mother with two duidres. I’ve been buying my clothes al a thrift shop for quite some time because Irving expenses strain my budget to the limit and I can’t afford lo buy anything new. 1 work ia a small office, and people notice when a co-workers wean something they have not seen before. What should my reply be when 1 am asked, "b that new?" I hale to Ue, but I don’t feel that 1 need to advertise the fact that I buy my clothes in a thrift store. Ptease tell me how to respond. — Secondhand Rose. Dear Rose: That’s a rode thing to ask. 1 see no need to give an answer to every clod who questions you. New or secondhand, it’s nobody business. Simply say, "Thank you. I’m pleased that you like it " Aa aicoito^ problem? How am ytm help yotmeif or someone yon love? “Alcohoium: How to Recognize ft. How to Deal WWl A. How to Conquer It" will give you the atuwen. Send a telf-addreued. long, buetnas-elze envelope and a check or money order for 13 65 (this inclpdet portage and handUng) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landen. P.O. Bat USS. Chiatgo. IU. 60611-0562. (h Qntoda. tend S4.45). 19K Crmrin SywXIcMe, tar. t NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Em 8300 upon mcrrsafal compktioa of * two week trauung course nd use certifidioo Excellent employrcKxs opportuu..i« tor inaiviouau uno arc incertsteo in me euraag field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer wage of 36 S3 per hour. Classes scan January Ifah sadead on January 27th The fine 6 days ot dam win be inn IOO a m m 4:30 p.m. and fee lax 4 days win bo from 6:13 a m. to3:00p.aa. If you are interested ia taking the dasa, please come to Tllnnnpplr Manor between 1:00 a.m and 4d» p.m. Monday throagh Friday to fin ou -a application before Imniry M. 1995. Appiirama chosen to take the darn do not pay for the daaa. No phone cent please. THORNAPPLE MANOR 2X» Nathalie Road. Hastingfo MI 49058 E.O.E. I RUTLAND CHARTTR TOWNSHIP I TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on January 10,1995 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, as required under the provisions of the Township Rural Zoning Act and tbe Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to be considered at said public hearing Include, in brief, the following: 1.The proposed rezoning of land In three areas of the Township described as follows: Area A: property located at 6105 Chief Noonday Road and at 610 S. Whitmore Road (shown as Parcels 1 and 3 on the Arsa A Map) from the "C" Commercial District to the “C1" Commercial District. Also, property located at 606 S. Whitmore Road (shown as Parcel 2 on the Area A Map) from the “C" Commercial District to the “C3" Commercial District. Tbe Area A property Is located in the SE 1/4 of Section 18 of the Township. Area 8: property located at 4990 N. Mkidlevfile Road from the “C” Commercial District to the “C3" Commercial District (for Parcel 1 on the Area B Map) and to the "C4” Commercial District (for Parcel 2 on the Area B Map). The Ama B property Is located in the SE 1/4 of Section 5 and the NW 1/4 of Section 4 of the Township. Area C: property located In Section 9 of the Township, primarily on the south side of Highway M-37, but partially north of M-37 (shown on the Area C Map as Parcels, 1.2, 3. 4 and 5) from the “C“ Commercial District to the "C4" Commercial District. The Area C property Is located in the NE 1/4 of Section 9 of the Township. The Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes In the above mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, or Area Maps pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on Mondays and Thursdays from 9^0 am. to noon and on Fridays In December from 9XX) am. to 5:00 p.m. and may further examine the same at said public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to Individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact ths Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING/PLANNING COMMISSION By: Dorothy FlinL Secretary Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road Haatlnos Michloan 49058 (816) 948-2194 Daar Anu Landers: 1 have been dating "Lola** for four yeau. I have been married twice. My second wife committed suicide after a long illness. Lota has been married once, and her husband also committed suicide. Our mutual grief forged a bond between u». Lola aoema lo have quite a kx of money — a nice home aad car. She inherited moat of this from her fisher. I don't have much in the way of wordly goods because of my divorce and my second wife's illness. Lola talks about u gating married, but she doesn't warn to tell me anything about her finances. She says the money she and her fire husband made tngsrhrr and what she inherited from her father is HERS and whatever she aad 1 would maUsogssher would be OURS. I say when you marry, you become equal partners. Everything should be put in one pot and divided evenly. What do you say. Ami? — Nebraska Reader. Dear Nebraska: I say yoa're a couple bricks short of a load. Wire makea you think you should share 30-W in Lola's aaaeu? If you aad Lola decide to marry, whatever she had BEFORE the marriage belongs to her. The same goes for you and year eaaets. Mean­ while. you two should sit down with a finan­ cial adviser if you decide to tie the knot. Your marriage win xaad a better chance if there is a clear understanding about money ousters before you become Mr. and Mrs. Gem of lhe Dey: (Cn* Robert Scbuares, Frau ch XMeesrnn, 18M-1943): No kids; H’s over Daur Anu I BBliir c I am acveral years older than my husbai d. "Lyte" and I have been married 15 yeatUnfortunately, 1 can­ not have children Lyle now has decafed he wants a family. I Parents’ workshop tonight The Hastings Area Parent Network will host an open meesing/workshop on Thursday. Jan. 3. from 7:30 lo 9 p.m. in the Hastings High School Library. This workshop, designed far parents of children from elementary through high school age. will fearure tables aa up far small groups to share their successes and concerns in paremtag. Each table will have a topic, and a qualified faciliunor as a resource, as needed. Some of the topics to be included are: "Positive com­ munication with your teenager." "Establishing positive boundaries/conse­ quences for behavior." "Building telf-esteem ia your child." "Teen sexual activities - fact vs. fiction.” "Alcohol and dreg awareness." "Depression and emotional stresses." “Wire to do when your child is afraid to go to school." "Learning disabiliuea — Signs and symptoms io watch for," and others. "This evening of parents supporting parents is open to the public as well as to Nawork members." said spokespersoc. Lakewood Ou stiaa School continues to hold monthly dimers X the Hre Congrega­ tional Church. The next is oo Friday. Jaa. 6, with serving starting X 4:30 p.m. Village Council meets Monday X 7:30 p.m. x the Page Building Ou that same evening, the Lakewood School Board meets X the Woodland School X 7:30 and will be followed by a Woodland budding needs meetiat x 8:30. Chamber of O-samup members will be riaing early Tuesday for a 7 a.m. breakfast meeting u Addison's North Inn. On that evening, the Lake Odessa Arts Commisawn meets X the Page Manorial Building. X 7 p.m. In midday, die moodily blood pressure dime will be X Lake Manor, starting X 11 o’clock. The school system will have farther buiUing needs suafirn X Clarksville on Tues­ day X 7 p.m. in the evening and X Sunfield X the same hour on Thursday. Looking ahead. Lakewood Christian School dedication ceremonies will be held a week from Saturday, on Jan. 14. X 3 p.m. Classes have been held in the new building for about two uoutha. Frances Shoemaker had an unusual number of her children home to eat Christmas dinner wah her. Norma and Tom O’Mara from Ionia. Arnold aad wife from Lake City. Dale and wife Mary from Sparta. Barbara and bus­ band from Cannonsburg, along with local arm Doo and wife Mary were there. Thia was the first time in yen for the throe brothers to eat Christmas dinner together. Daughter Marlene and husband had come Saturday. Ruth Montague had a pewful of family in church oo Christmas morning. Locals Pm aad Mary Flannery with Brenna. Margaret and husband from Maryland, aad Phyllis from Washingion state were Ruth's weekend guests. Christmas Day aad Osriatmaa Eve were the fax two services where worshippers could use the new elevator X Cetera! United Mohodtst Church. Youngsters were treated the previous week to a walk into the elevator, but with no ride. So they unr'erxand it is am a toy to be ridden for pieaiure. A few rode On Sunday, in company with an adult. Reports are lha the malls in Grand Rapids were more busy in the weak following Chrialaax than before. Al leam in tbe previous wnric, driven anrrend >o be more polite, but in the next week, ImpMltwii seem­ ed to be rxhr prevaiem, with cars none to none ia the left-atni lanes, as driven tried to gri in­ to their proper laare. The more, had "retara" eomuant m every department and the tines were tang. . The Rev King of Ontario delivered,a eulogy aad led the graveside service for Max­ ine Torrey lax Thursday. She had been a loyal, active supporter ia the genealogy ef­ forts at the paator-cotMin ia preeervatioaf of and research of the Haqard family aad in the atangwifa her tan^remcare of her husband, who han Alzheimer's Diaeaae. Local residents awoke Sunday morning Ina fairytaad wiah thick snow piled oo every limb and line (telephone or power). Much it re­ mained through the day. This was a change after the unseasonably mild weather for Ion or more days. Renchen in Dutton. Montana, on the earn slope of the Rockies reported Suaday *at their irmprnmre was shorn 15 degree, sridi only a light skiff of snow on die ground. Tlitar snowfall docs them lisle good brrauar the wind blows so much a sends the sama elsewhere. Tbeir crops were a dtsmai failure thia pax year. Where once they raised wheat, now they grow mustard, bird seed and barley. Their acreages are such thm neighbon are ■bout b mite aptfi. Tony aad Harriet Havlik of 8sth Street had guests for Christmas week. Daughter Nancy Oarlock aad children from Atlanta aad Rev. Helen Havlik cf Unadilla. N.Y. were there. Nancy's husband was ill and could am come. Nancy and children left Thursday so raum home to Elk Country, where her husband is diatria DNR manager. The Florida people who came home for the not joayi wua thar enuoren aaa fnaoenuorea have mostly returend to the sunny south. — NOTICE — HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARMG January 16,1995 - ?X» pjn. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For the Hope Township Planning Commission to boar the following: 700 p.m. ~ to consider the request off Steve Karmes to make an additional residence within his home ot 6973 Ackers Point Road which is located in an area zoned RL-2 in Section 16 off Hope Township. Borry County, Michigan. Since this change would make Hw existing residence a two-ffomily residence, a Special Exception Use Hearing Is required in this zone. The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hail located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such os signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes off printed material being considered ol tffie hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the bear­ ing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Looking for Extra Cash? C^.a.945-9554 SeH Anything FAST! Township Clerk by writing or colling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Dave Farmer Hope Township Zoning Administrator 5463 S. Wall Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49056 948-2464 �The Htatlngi Banner — Thursday, January 5,1906 — Page 9 to the United . leaving behind for a tee. hie young wife. Jean KUpatrick : aad ha yritmg aoa. Alfred , Ma Kilpatrick Jr., hie brotter-w-tew. had come ia 1142 to New York Sum. where he "had worked aad earned the price of a piece ot »haed to Woodtand Township Robert Barry purchaaed land ia Spana. Kent CouMy, and -,wm there to homestead du* land v Ia IM?, they were able to tend for the real of tte Kilpatrick*, who left Scotland arriving .-an New Yrek at September 1M7. John aKAparick Jr . mat foe tody ia Oswego. N.Y. The wooden tadiag dap on which they had Uataa paaaage •» shipwrecked off the coaat of Newfoundland. The potaengen from foe ship were reacted but had to wait for another .ship to coate aad lake them to the United Stales. They finally arrived ia Rochester. N.Y. where John Jr. met them aad they net air d on to Michigan Jaaet Kilpatrick mat Geoffrey Payette on te journey to Michigan He had land ia nCaforwa County. near what ia now known a* .Bedford. They were later married at foe K^aarirt home near Woodland. The Payette* operated foe Bedford Mill for manr yean. Jte fooke English with Scotakk aooona. He spoke only Preach at font time. h moat have .been aa iaaereataag courtship Bohen met hto young tody and traveled north to KM County, near Spana, where he had laid claim to tome land and began to clear Yst aad grow aoose crape. f Jeaa Upatrick Berry waa very homesick ifor her foraily. They had been a wry dote friend ia Scodand. They wa>r lace weaver* and worked long hom foerthar. The tody lad cteataaed in foe Woodtai area. aU bat her and Bobart aad young Alfred. The saory ia leM foal tte walked from Sparta to Woodtai. through foe forma on foe wagon irate carrying young Alfred ia her arm*. to via* bar part***, seven tartan and three liaaora. The Barry* had two eon* whila foey lived m Sparta: John C. Barry, bora hi 1(31 ata Afoert Ctarta. bora May 21. 1953 st Jam ww no more caaeaaod living ao far from her tody and by IMO had aoid foe land ta Km Couaay aad pnrtaata a form on foe teary line. Sunffe if foe KBpetrick piece cf tai from John aad Grace Dow for 3730 for 113 aad 93/100* ecrea aeon or tom an Section No. JO. ■ trmwMarwae maardad ta Bean Cfltety oa Dec. 3. 1S33. On Nov. T>. 1(36. * be raid SO acrea from the cm aide of foe pro­ perty to Homer Trim for S323. Thia traaaactkta waa recorded ia Eaton Camay oa Aag. 34. 1(37. * Adapter. Eta urn torn ia ltS7 in foeir -'Paw borne. r> Robert Bany loved hi* adopted atato and -IJpattirk School, which waa bulk m 1(56. - The Civil War became realky aad Robert rfoany mdtoed ia Company E. Mitegaa Third tefoahy. oa te. 2. IBM in Grand Rapid* for a term of three year*. Hewn 41 year* old. He ■.waa still serving tte term of his enlistment on Jam IO. 1(64, when moat of foe Michigan TbH wm muatered out. He waa transferred The Albert C. Barry farm circa 1900. The Barry Family: (left to right) Alfred Barry, Etta Barry Turner, Warren Barry and Albert Barry. Viol* Fidelia Wheeler was boro March 23, 1(39, foe rkmgtwr of Paraol *nd Melvina Barnum Wheeler She attended the Old Brick School, <m foe Castleton-Woodland town line. When the finished the eighth grade, ate he rarer a school warper. In the 1(70* she taught in the nearby rural schools and taught at Kdpatrick School, h can be surmised that ate may have boarded in foe Barry tome, which wm just across the road from the achooi. la any event Albert aad Viola met and were married oo March (. 1881. in foe Meyers Church north of Woodland by die Rev. William Bredinatioo. The newly wed* art up hoaarkrcpiag on hi* farm, just south of the Albert and Viola had reven children: WaBace. (18(2-18(3); Gladys Berry (Need) (■((4-1900. Elsie Barry (Knoll) (IM6-1941). Nina Barry (1(92-1919), Eugenia Melvina (Fisher) (1(94-1961), Robert Wallace (1(99-1973) and Inez Otill* (Fow-n) (1900-1990. Albert wm a good farmer aad Viola wm a pood aad thrifty housewife, and m their fami­ ly grew an did their prosperity. Afoert served oa foe Warnerville School District No. 8 from 1898 until 1904 woodland Township trtdtag the poaMon of director during that time. The children walked the mile to and from achooi. A study of their school record* tell* that they were good miitran aad didn'tmim school very often. Robert didn’t sum to ate achooi ui tte spr­ ing ata fall terra* to beip os* on tte farm a* so many farm boy* did. Albert usually had a hired man to teip with the farming. The girt* Mated eighth grade and went in to Woodland to attend ninth and tenth grade there. Inez, the youngest. finished the tenth grade al Woodland and were oo to NaahviUe where foe completed grade* 11 aad 12. Afoert and Viola worked oo tte same all of their live*. There wm an orchara on the farm He rar* od wheat and harveaaed clover reed for cash crop*. He grew alfalfa and clover h*y *nd coni for feed for foe animals He kept sheep, cow*, pigs, daickea* and horse*. The family « a aa - r— --rt..-* - - - - * - -a a paettd Demes tor jeuy ana jams ano gamcreu wutart* and hickory aut* fort were cracked and foe M mem* picked out m the family gartered around the taming stove on winter "XTfoe fen they bdd butchering bee* aad a - Jeaa Kilpatrick Barry and tor three sous. Alfred (IO. John (13) and Afoert (10) tended .Ao foe fans with foe guidance of foe uncle* Kilpatrick until the return of the warrior in ■fo£s. a Two more chddren were bora to the couple. -Florence who wm bora ata died kt 1(67 and Warren, bora in 1(69. Jean Kilpatrick Berry spM ter ta year* m • etatavalid flying of diabeae* melliti* on Dec. 2t. IM. Robert Barry married again wifo Lydia Jacob Fam on March 27, 1901 m me 76. Lydia died kt 1903. Rotan died oo Dec. 2. 1913. AO are buried in Woodland Cemetery No. 2. Afoert C. Barry learned to farm and farm weft m an early age. Al age 16 he bought a farm from Ha Unde George Kilpatrick, kt Burry County. Woodland Towmhip. on Sec­ tion No. 23 and began hie life's work m a farmer. carcam of beef, several sheep and a hog or two would hung in the woodshed, which wm on foe cm ead of foe tome. There would be med during the winter months. Lard wm stored m crocks and they usually bought a keg Ot stand cod fiab from which Viola made cod gravy to serve over hot biscuits for a winter morning's breakfast. They made maple syrup and maple sugar for their owa use with a surplus to sell for caah and some to just share with neighbor* and friends In foe early fail after where harvest a load of wheat wm aken to Bedford Mill to be ground tan flour for foe year's supply. Albert would load foe wagon, hitch up the team of horse* and tart out. Usually one or more of the children wm along. The trip consisted of a day's journey down, a day and a night in Bed­ ford and a day's trip home. They would stay in Assyria oa the trip down m the tote) there which wm a real treat for the children. Viola didn't like foe flour ground from the tome grown whew m it gave the flour a gray color and wasn't nearly as elastic as the hard Kilpatrick School District (8FR, circa 1920. wtear grown in Canada, which she would buy at the store when the home grown supply ran M is the spring. The Barry and Payette children loved this holiday together and Albert liked to viak with the Payette*. Janet Payette wm hi* aunt. The children would play hide aad reek ia the mill, climbing to k* very top while the adults work­ ed aad viaitod. Albert'* farm wm wed equipped He had good terse* and raised the beat of animals. He tad a workshop with a forge nd wm very able ma machinist, often going toother farms to repair machinery, or repairing things for them ia hie atop. Hi* too Robert had learned this from him and in his time he too wm very bendy with machinery. Afoert wm very generous with his money, tometirm to Vioin’a disgrueatement He loaned money to just about anyone who ask­ ed. and gave money to the needy, supported the church and schools generously. He wm nearly always repaid for his generosity. John ted a matched team of horse* he wm very proud of. One of the team died. He wm ■He to bytow another borac-thai matched the remaining tone but foe price won « deer 3300 which he didn't have. One evening at chore time, he aad young James, a lad of (or 9 year*, went to the Barry form, a durance of atom IW mile*. Afoert wm milking ta* cow* when they got there The men visited for a time before Jote reveal­ ed the reason for the viak. Afoert agreed to lite loan, he appreciated a well matched team of horse*. It wm thrown down mt a pile of straw while he wm doing bum chore*. He reacted uno an inner pocket of that old core, red look om a large toil of bill*, ported off force 3100 bill* and handed item to iota. Latte Jane* wm impressed and wordteas Afoert warned the two of them that they must am any anything to Mrs. Barry about the loan m ate sometime* got a bit upael with him when he loaned out money. He then took them to foe house where Viola and the girt* served them the biggem pieces of chocolate cake with chocolate frosting piled on that ymtag Jhnmy had ever seen and they aervod him coffee, which he waaa't alkswad to have at home. Wtea the wteat was sold, the 3300 was repaid and aa far as James knew Mr*. Barry never knew about k. Nina Ftari Barry died during a flu epidemic in 1919. The community waa hk very hard that spring, with many ill and many deatha. The aexton at foe cemetery and his family were very iU. No one could be hired to dig a grave for Peart. Afoert aad young Robert dug the grave tenwetve. M wefl ■> digging tome graves for others during that tragic time. The Barrys were active members of the supporting the church with their money and goods. Then there was a spik. a difference in aex.44 tuts, somecufics jocdui ica as me uoerai versus tte radical. Viola and Afoert couldn't agree. Viola and tte children contimnd to at­ tend the Kilpatrick church. Viola waa a member until ter death in 1925. She was an active member of the Ladiea Miaaaonary Society. Her granddaughter. Lillian Barry Vaadecar it a member of foe Kilpatrick Mis tioaary Society ya today. Afoert Ctarta Barry died Oct. 23. 1920. Following hi* death Viola stayed on tte fane Robert W. Barry who had married Ione Poll brought his wife and family to the farm to stay wkb her and do the farming. Viola lived there until ter tragic death on Jan. 5. 1925 when ate fell down tte ataii* a tte home after dnugteer. Elsie Barry Knoll where ate had been staymg and caring for the family white Mr*. Knoll tad surgery. Robert and lone Barry bought M tte sisters' share* of tte farm and continued to live there and farm k until their deaths, lone oa Nov. 7, 1971 aad Robert on May 18. 1973. Their eon. Robert Boyd Barry, followed ta fssher s footiiepa. purchasing foe stare* of hk siblings. He continue* to live on aad farm the land which hia grandfather purchased in 1(70 Sama: FanUy record. Barry Coaly Kecwdi. Arthiva of Ou Hastings Banner and Barry Canny History 1985. Legal Notices MUMVUITOWMMT nemes or pumjc mamm TO: THE Rasem ANO HtOTHTTY OWNERS Of FtAHUCVILLE TOWNSMIF RARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ANO ANY OTHER INTttCSTEO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE *ot a puMk hearing wN ba haM by PratriaviUa Tawneldp Planning and Zon­ ing ConwniBBion on January IS. 1999. at 7:30 p.m. at the PrairiOYino Township Hatt. 10?:5 S. Norris Rood vdttdn tho Tovrnshlp PLEASE TAKE NOTICE lhet *• Mom(b) to be conMdered at this Public Hearing todudo. in brief, lhe Ototrict. irnigHsn ef Horae Tech Shop/Norae Care wppUM in existing gorego. The property is toned **A** Agriadtaral District 4. Such other and further matters os moy proper­ ly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested peraons are imrtted to bo present or iiibaH written comments on those special land Science class teaches ‘real world’ issues Heating* High School science students are learning real world application* through a new integrated science course. According lo Jill Wkhey, science instruc­ tor. "This newly imptanerurd course allows student* to apply science concepts to real world problem* and situations, promoting critical dunking and prob^m-aolving skill*." Wittey explained that student* are placed in group* and allowed to choose the project they will work on for a three-week period. When the project ia concluded, student* are required to give presentations on project standards. Student* could choose from six different project* during the firm semester. These pro­ jects included mq> mania, energy structures, alternative power source*, solid waste, acid rain and groundwater contamination. Wittey said the trap mania project challenge* student* to think of alternative use* of the mousetrap mechanism. Students design a device powered by a mousetrap dim will travel a certain distance, lift a given mam or launch a given projectile. Withey goes on to explain lhal students not only are challenged lo design a device, but they also are using science principles such m tbe law of cooservalioo of energy, force, mo­ tion and other energy applications. "Students are learning how to help manage the effects of acid rain and how they might be able to mimmire the causes." explained Elizabeth Rochow. science instructor. "This project not only heightens environmental awarenem. k also allow* student* to leam chemical composition, the importance of pH levels and other scientific principle*.'' "Students are learning science principle* through real world problems and application verses the traditional science learning method." Wittey concluded. "In today's world, studems must know how to uae facts, research, and analyze data, to solve problems. This course is teaching students lo do so." For more information, call Steve Kaiser at Hastings High School. 948-4409. Baine Van Mmcn. Secretary Preirorille Township Holl »01IS South Norrie Rood Dolton. Mi 4904b (EU) 623-2*64 The regular monthly meeting of the HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD ...will be held on the second Monday of the month for the Calendar Year 1995. Meetings are held at the Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings, at 7:00 P.M. January 9 July 10 February 13 August 14 March 13 September 11 April 10 October 9 May 8 November 13 June 12 December 11 Hastings Charter Township Hall will provide rea­ sonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at any Township meeting, to Individuals with disabilities upon five days notice to the Clerk. Bonnie L Cruttenden, Clerk 948-9690 or 945-3291 (1/9) �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 5. 1995 Ball just not dropping in net for Delton eagers Despite a sluggish first hair, the Delton vanity basketball le-m recovered In lhe second half to bold even in lhe loss to Corrmock. Tuesday night. 51-35. Delton's trouble began early when the Cotts, with many players on tbe leant who were part of the Claaa B Slate champion track leam last spring, simply out running the buriier Pant Iter squad. The Panthers were held to a single field goal in the first period, although they had 11 Pirn at Pit »iMi~t "That's one of our problems." Coach Jim Hogoboom said. "When we get the ball close to the basket we cant knock tbe shot down." Dehoo was able to score nine points in lhe second period, but by then lhe score bad been nn so 27-11. a deficit from which the Panthers wouldn't recover. "That's one of the problems when a leam is struggling." be said. "Sometimes it seems as If tbe ball just won't fall through tbe hoop." In the second half. Hogoboom moved Gary Fisher to the point man in moving the ball back down court to stop, or at leas confound, lhe press the Colls had been using to force turnovers. The plan worked and tbe Panthers were able lo keep pace with Comstock with a 13­ 13 third period. In the fourth, lhe Cotts were able to sink one field goal more than the Panthers "Two of tbe big suit in tbe game," Hogoboom sard, "were lhe offensive rebounds they had and the 24 turnovers we made." Th.. Colts had 39 rebounds. 17 of which were their own shots. "They were fan enough to get two or three bodies in to a trap and still able to get back Into position when we broke the trap." tbe coach said, "and they had a press which caused a lot of turnovers." Hogoboom said Raber, the top scorer in the game with 13. played a solid game against the Colts' speed and was able lo adjust to lhe new position be was put in by Hogoboom The Colts leading scorer was Billy Martin with 12. Randy Hunt added 10 for. Comstock. Delton avoided a serious problem In the first period, when the Panthers committed seven team fouls in less the seven minutes to put lhe Colts into the bonus. Tbe Colts were unable lo capitalize oo the fouls, making only three of 12 from the free throw line in the game. Delton went to the line sis times and made three free throws. Neither team was impressive from Ute field. The Panthers made IS of 40 tries from the field and Comstock made 24 of 54. Delton Is now 0-5 overall and wiU host Kalamazoo Christian. Friday night. Gary Rahar. lhe top acorar lor Delton with 13. scored an easy lay tg> with Vila atoal from Comatock's David Rley In the second quarter of Tuesday NghTs toes « Lacey man to fight Battle Creek team's use of Golden Kazoos name Sports Editor and Staff Water nickname ot Battle Creek's new minor league baitban team tor his own purposes. George Hubka said be registered the tame "Battle Creek Golden Kazoos/Goiden Kazoos with tbe Slate of Michigan and business with It In baseball operations in Marshall With the name registered. Calhoun the right to use il for his business for tbe Golden Kazoos also happens lo be the name chosen by lhe Battle Creek Class A minor league baseball club, which begins play In lhe spring, and is owned by the Midwest Diamond Profes-sional Baseball Tbe baseball club released its choice for according to media director Andy Mtlovich. affiliate, lhe Boston Red Sox and Major League Baseball Properties, the marketing arm of major league basebail, to design a Miloncb said tbe logo for the leam probably would be available in mid lo late "We began the trademark process a while Bobka said he fried his trademark design with lhe state of Michigan Dec. 23. Raymond E. Scott, an attorney with Howard and Howard Attorneys ■ Law. said states don't regulate DBAs (Doing Business As...) and the main purpose for filing a DBA is to protect tbe public. "Any county dak can register a name for to register the name, doesn't necessarily give you the right to use tbe name." Scott said the DBA can be used by the public to find out who is using the name to do business. When a word, symbol, design, logo or name Is used to identify a source of goods, then it is functioning as a trademark or service mark. Scott said, adding that anyone (with some exceptions) lo denote lheir product, as long as no one else has already used It for the same or similar product What the controversy win come down lo is if tbe Battle Creek team registered a trademark, or an "intent to use* the Others warn the latest information on equip- Sull others hope to book a dream fishing “Anglers that told us these things at least year's show confirmed our beliefs.” said Detron Sportfishmg Expo "That's why for gm pure fishing show around these needs. □ales for lhe Palace of Auburn Hills event. Hastings eagers fall to Sturgis The Hastings varsity basketball team lost to Sturgis, 62-25. Tuesday night Tbe tom -' puts tbe Saxon record at 1-5 overall and 0-3 * in the Twin Valley. Coach Don Schill said tbe team will have ' question that Ibe team has tbe right to use tbe name and I have not seen any position by Hubka and there have been no papers sent." Donavon refused to comment on the status of Ute trademark application. to go back to tbe drawing board because the team ran its plays all right, but Sturgis, al 4­ 1 overall, contested every shot tbe team made. "They completely controlled the entire game." tbe coach said. "We had trouble pulling the ball into the basket and when you do that, you aren't going to win.’ be said. • Jim Robbe was the top scorer for Hastings with seven and Fred files had six. Hastings hosts Hillsdale tomorrow night (Jan. 6). "Intent to use* applkationt are filed where there has not been use of lhe logo be the case with the Battle Creek leam. Scon said there must be a bona fide intent lo use the logo in order to file an "intent to Hubka said be doesn't believe tbe Battle Creek team has applied lot a trademark because their lawyer has been evasive, adding that if they had fried for a trademark they would have a serial number for It. He said. "If they have a trademark. Til took at it lo see if it is valid. If they claim to have used it, I havent seen il. "The only thing I have seen is tbe Kazoos. I haven't seen them use tbe Golden Kazoos.' If they want to use just Kazoos. I don't give Michigan Fishing Season kicks off with Angling Show, March 2-5 1.8 million anglers who fish in Michigan each year attend winter outdoor shows for several a rip," Hubka said. Scott said another concern of trademark infringmem would be if tbe two products being offered could be easily confused. He said If tbe one party provided baseball entertainment, and lhe other baseball operations, tbe two could be easily contused. « "The question ir would someone think tbe two were related. If Ute answer ia yes. then there could be a problem." Scott said. Tim Cullen, chief executive officer of the Battle Creek team, was unavailable for comment due to the holidays. Tom Donavon. lawyer for lhe Bailie Creek team, said Hubka has never been in touch him either in person or by letter. He said be has told the team >□ refer all matters with Hubka lo him. "He has not made tny claim to tbe baseball club about tbe arc of tbe name," Donavon said. "The wm I see It. there Is oo Ryan VBek hit one of the two three points shots for the Panthers from a toot outskte the arc whan the Cotts covered Brad Myeca wtth three bodies under the in--------—— March 2 to S. More than 300 exhibitors include dozens of direct-factory exhibits from America's major tackle manufacturers, downstair Michigan's biggest outdoor sport retailers, and lodges, outfitters, guides and charter captains from the Yukon to the Yucatan. Hours are Thursday. March 2 from 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday, March 3 from 2 to 10 p.m.; Saturday. March 4 from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and Sunday. March 5 from 10 a.m. lo 6:30 p.m. Ticket costs are: 56.75 tor adults and $3.50 for children aged 6 to 12. Kids five and under gel in free. Dunham's sporting goods stores have discouni coupons worth SI .25 off ticket prices. "We're expecting anorher huge crowd and a successful show." Fassnacht raid. "Ex­ hibitor booth space is nearly sold out already." Bowierette* Carlton Center Exc. 3929; Kent OU 3930; Hecker Ins. 3930; Dorothy's 34-34; Bennett Ind. 26554154; DJ. Electric 24544354. Goad Games aad Series - K. Fowler 186; J. Hamilton 187-494; G. Potter 165; B. Han fold 143-388; B Daughterly 165-397; H. Coenen 180470; J Elliston 153-446; L. Eilmon 242-573; J Doster 162; E. Ulrich 165; B. Hathaway 180; N. Goggins 147. Tuesdays Trim Easy Rotten 24-16; 3 BlindMice 24-16; The Three Potties 24-16; Day by Dey 22-18; Mitts Landing 22-18; The Three "Be" 22-18; Team 87 14-18. High Games and Series - D Nelson 152-443; S. Day 145-406; A. Garrett 113-323; S. Vandenburg 193; L. Barnum 185; N. McDonald 179; K. Fay 170; P. Smith 163; Billie 163: C. Mugridge 149. C. Graham 148; C. Sanlnocenio 144; C. Swinkunas 135. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 4354-2454. Hair Care Center 4354-2454; Varney's Stables 3954-2854; HAS Machine 3954-2854; Eye and Ent Specialists 3515-3216. Mace's n. 3454-2954; Misfits 34 54 -29 Id; Nashville Chiropractic 2936; Valley Really 2048; Lifestyles 18544954. High Games and Series — K. Becker 194-549; M Snyder 202-469: J. Pettengill 181-396; B. Estep 168-400; M. Brimmer 172-442; N. Varney 168434; S. Merritt 154452; L Johnson 155420; S. Brimmer 141-390; P Frederickson 145415; J. Doster 152412; M. Matson 153448; E. Mesecar 179; C. Bishop 172; B. Johnson 162: B. Hathaway 169; S. Drake 159. R. Kuempel 140: B. Norris 414; F. Scheider 427. Tuesday Mixed Country Bumpkins 9-3; Woodmansee Construction 1-4; Neil's Printing 8-4; Thor­ napple Lake Trading Post 7-5; Pm Seekers fr6; Giilons Construction 6-6, Black Sheep 5-8; Maaon/Dcvis Line 4-8; Lil Demons 3-7; Consumers Concrete 2-10. Lost Points 2. Mens High Gaines A Series D. Vickers 199; T. Neymetyer 193;G.batue 232-583; D. Blakely 205; P. Snore 197-507; M. Beck 196; K. Keller 177; B. Enis 180; M. Zinunejnnan 465; A. Nichols 177-438; H. Bowman. Womens High Games A Series Q Reed 164; F. Ruthruff 198; T. Brodock 184-502; A. Nichols 209; B. Nanis 183; L. Gillons 151. Thursday Angels Ups & Downs 41-27; Nashville Chiro. 41-27; Ray James Elec. 41-27; Outboard Inn 37H-3OH; Big B's 33-35; Melaleuca lac. 5095-3714; Cedar Creek 26-34; Trouble Shooters 14-46. Good Games A Series: C. McGinn 173-433; K. Leinaar 152; L. Apsey 215-558; G. Daniels 206; R. Quesada 157-407; M. Soblesky 168; S. Sluder 173; K. McMillon 163; D. Snider 167: S. Everett 158; P. Fisher 178-516; G. Soya 159; L. Watson 172; B. Hughes 210, 220. 597. Tuesday’s Trias Easy Rotters 28-16; 3 Blind Mice 27-17; The Three Pomes 27-17; Dey By Dey 23-21; The Three "B's" 22-22; Mill's Landing 22-22; Team <7 15-21. Ind. High Games A Series: N. McDonald 210-554; C. Sanlnocencio 167-486; K. Fay 163-480; A. Garren 120-350; A. Kuhlman 119-323; L. Barnum 198; P. Smith 182; C. Graham 163; J. Stanhope 155; C. Swinkunas 149, Billie 147; L. Allen 147; D. Moore 142. Monday Mixerr Michelob 47-21; Rowdie Giris 39-39; Hartzler Tours 38-30; T M Lassies 38-26;. Hastings Bowl Sisters 37-31; Three Pomes ' Tack 36-32; Mr. Bruce's 32-32; Jo's Book-; keeping 3938; Unique Washnib Duo 2939, , Girrtnch's 2939. Dewey's Auto Body 27-41; Outward Appearance 22-46. Good Games A Series: M Snowden 174-483; L. Potter 190-472; H. Service 171-460; A. Hall 195-483; B Thomason 187-472; S. VanDeaburg 198-568; S. Sayda. 177-489; D. James 192-457; H. Hewto. 183-482; V. Carr 179-493. Good Gams: S. Nash 176; P. Cooley 157;'. C. Allen 150; S. Neviaa 154; B. Moore 143:4F. Schneider 154; R. Bennett 137; K. Moore" 107; M. Wieland 165. Thursday A.M. ' Hummers 44-24; Leftovers 3929; Slow Pokes 3855-2954; Varney s 3754-3054; Bosley's 35-33; Hastings Bowl 35-33; Ques­ tion Marks 34-34; Thornapple Trading Post 32-36; Nite-N-Gala 2854-3954; Algonquin Farm 28-40; Valley Realty 28-40; LeHarves. 24144354. -. Goad Games A Series: A. Atkuteoa 221-524; P. Hamilton 196-513; F. Ruthniff 174-471; B. Sexton 160-391; B. Moore 159-425; K. Thomason 187-475; N. Moucoulis 132-350; C Smart 183-463; M. Dull 172-412; O. Giltom 158-414; B. Bodcc 109285; D. Collier 131-382; S Salazar 133-357; L Williams 145-397; C. Ryan 152; B. Estep 145; S. Mogg 146; K. Moore 106; P. Rumsey 148; P. Godbey 147; M. Stembrecher 154; B. Norris 154; I Ruthruff 158> J. Lewis 159. P. Fisher 161. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 5, 1995 — Page 11 Flea market boom built on America's eclectic tastes It s Sunday afternoon, and Angelica Lopez ia leaving the huge two-uory flea market with three daughters, two pluah Bambi pillows, clothing and a few toys in low. She shops at Chicago's South Loop Marketplace because of lhe prices aad because "you can find a lol of stuff like vintage and intKjue item*." A few moments earlier. Marlon Simpson was examining an old radio priced at $60. It s a good bargain, he says, but I’d have to do a little work on it." After a bit more browsing, he left with a floor lamp and other items, but do radio. Folks are. indeed, flocking to flea markets, and flea markets are fueling America's already flourishing love of nostalgia and collectibles “This gives us a second chance to reclaim some of the things you bad years ago. and you knew worked.'* said Simpson, a bos driver who visits the market about twice a month. "Rea markets are just booming." said Jim Goodndge of Arnold. Mo., author of tbe Official North America Flea Market Goodridge said his book, which includes some foreign markets, lists more than 4,000 flea markets and about 2.000 antique malls Thai's 700 to 800 more flea markets than in 1992. "Rea markets are kind of like keeping up with rabbits. They multiply, they disappear _ the whole bit." said Goodridge. "I have always thought 1 miss about 15 or 20 percent" Tom Tumbusch _ who runs tbe Dayton. Ohio-based Tomart Publication, which pub­ lishes "Tomart’s Price Guide lo Garage Sale Gold" _ credits Americans' fascinatioo with collectibles and disgust with taxes. “We're all being gouged in taxes." be said. "Our last refuge is where people can get a dollar for a dollar sold.... 1 think it's a survival technique to a large extent" “People have gotten past this idea that you have io buy your good stuff at fancy depart­ ment stores, agreed Goodndge. “They can get the same sort at half the price st a flea mar­ ket.' The South Loop Marketplace fits the Directory. stereotype. Boxes of junk sell for $2. Chenille bedspreads and glassware share crowded shelf space with old tools, records. Coca-Cola col­ lectibles and 1940s bats. In one booth, a bicycle built for two sells for $150. Tbe dealer says be came over the bike and other “wares and fares" by “looking in nooks and crannies " A few yards away, watchmaker Rudi Steve s booth is overflowing with everything from an old-fashioned pedestal hair dryer to carpeting, a stiff, black petticoat, cherry wood furniture and eight-track tapes galore. Rea market connoisseurs are an eclectic breed: rural and urban, rich and poor, collec­ ts and bargain-hunters. Former Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson, an antique collector, bought a $3 belt buckle from Goodndge, whose other customers have included actor Tony Danza and singer Louise Mandrel! Rea markets also are thriving in Arkansas’ Delta Take Yesterday's Antique Mall and Rea Market in Jonesboro, Art. where owners Jeannie and James Meurer's business has grown from 15 to 25 or 30 dealers in the past three years. “We haven't done anything but grown." Mrs. Meurer said. 'When I first started three years ago. there wasn't any other indoor flea market in Jonesboro. Now. I think there's four. And I haven't seen a decrease in business." she said. Yesterday's offers patrons everything from baby clothes to collectibles, including cookie jars _ one of which sold for $325. “To me. that’s the flea market idea _ every­ thing from junk to something really nice to expensive." said Mrs Meurer “People from all financial levels come here." she said. “1 have a lot of people who don't have much money. But I also had a woman come up in a limousine one day with a chauffeur." One of the nation's largest flea markets is in the Chicago suburb of St. Charles. III. Helen Robinson started tbe Kane Courty Flea Market back in 1967. Dealers from around the country and some­ times overseas converge on the county fair­ grounds the first weekend of each month and hawk tbeir merchandise either outdoors or inside sheds, wrapped with plastic to keep out the winter cold. Tbe event is never canceled. One year. Mrs. Robinson recalled. “The snow was piled so high you couldn't even see the other sheds." The market is big on furniture, antiques and collectibles. But there's also a kaleidoscope of jewelry, paintings, crafts, lamps, gloves, glass and the like. During the summer, the market employs 149 people _ from parking attendants to the cooks who prepare such goodies as funnel cakes, popcorn, chili and 400 dozen eggs served for Sunday morning breakfasts. Goodridge said part of the flea-market allure is that they're fun and amount to family entertainment. “Each aisle has tbe promise that you might find a real treasure, something that really zings you." he said. Entrepreneur sells (actual) pieces of America Wut io own * piece of America? Make that pieces New York entrepreneur and self-pro­ claimed patriot Scott Moger is selling off pieces of all 50 states for only $29.95 Moger. president of American Acres tac_ owns an acre of land in ewry state and sells it m sets of 50, one-ineb pareels to buyers world­ wide. For an extra $20. buyers can get tbeir deed motsaed on a piaque. •They're very popular. They're a fun item, and it's a great piece of Americana." sayi Mogtr. who first started peddlmg his pieces to commemorate the 500th anniversary of CoiumtxB first voyage to America. At first Moger worked mostly stateside, where he has sold fewer than 100,000. But in lhe past yea> and a half, be started selling overseas, where business has boomed. Tbe News A Observer of Raleigh reported. After a two-year land rush. Chinese landowners in rural Haywood County number 100.000. But there's plenty more lo go around _ there are 6.272,640 square inches in an acre. A limited edition sale of 100.000 immedi­ ately sold out in China and reportedly sparked riots, prompting critii'jam that Chrnese buyers were misled into thinking that owning an inch was good for getting a visa. It isn't Newspapers reported that Chinese were being charged as much as $46S and $1,700 for tetr "Deed of Land to tbe United Sates of America." Moger. who contracts with overseas dis­ tributor, to handle sales, says the reports were exaggerated. In bis own promotional brochures. Moger is pictured with lhe vice consul of the People's Republic of China, and quoted as saying he hopes his deeds, which represent tbe American Dream, will play -a small part in strengthening the relations between China and tbe United State." In Haywood County, etop the Blue Ridge Mountains, the folks who work it> tbe tax office have found this adventure in real estate baffling. Tbe county has a population of just 47.000, but as a result of Mager's marketing, it boasts more than a quarter-million property owners _ 100.000 of them from China. Fortunately, lhe official deed lo the land near Clyde is held by American Acres, and the company gets the annual lax bill. The deeds sold to tbe consuming public stipulate they may not be resold for a profit or the property developed. "It’s wild." says county tax collector lune Hill. "Land is too valuable lo mil off like that. What can you do with an inch of land but stand there and look al it?" That was enough for what Moger says were hundreds of Tar Heels who bought deeds this Christmas Pat Luppino. who works in the tax office in neighboring Transylvania County, bought two _ one for her grandson (his legacy) and one for her husband (who has everything). "He thinks it's silly." said Luppino. 65. "But it's utting oo lop of te mantel." In China. Ute fad has caught on. You guessed it For a fee, you may "Own a Piece of Homeland of China." Wisconsin man is champion liar of ‘94 Donald Theisen says bis grandfather could sharpen a kitchen knife like no one else. So how sharp was it? Weft. Theisen's grandmother could use it to slice bread so thin that a piece had just one side. To apply boner, you had so fold it first Or at least that's the tall tale that won Theisen. 72. of Appleton, the "Liar of tbe Year- award front te Burlington Lian Club *1 always knew that I would be famous far aoatething." said Theisen, who gets a certifi­ cate for submitting the winning lie in the annual coolest. Tbe club also awarded 10 honorable men­ tions. Some sampler “Every year around Christmas it gets so cold io Rochester (N.Y.) that men with toupees wear them inside out.** From Leo Squires, of Rochester. “During tbe rainy season io Stuart (Fla.), the rain comes down so hard and so fast that automobile deakrships in the area consider oars as standard equipment" From Jeaijette La Foret, of Stuart. *Tbe potbotes in my street are so bad that whenever I play my car stereo, the radio sta­ tion's record skips." From Russ Lawson, Radas. Wi*. “There was this lady on a tour of tbe Endless Mountains of northeastern tamsyivania. Upon visiting a mink ranch, she asked the rancher how often could be skin tbe mink. Well, not more than twice,’ be said. ‘They get pretty damned mean after that."' From Rupert Turrell. New Milford. Pa. “Last year, when the old sheep farmer fin­ ished shearing his big flock of sheep, be ended up with a very sore back. Tbe next day be went into town and bought a big bag of but­ tons. He then went home and sewed four or five buttons on tbe belly of each one of his sheep. This year, when it came time to shear, all be had to do was unbutton their new wool coats and remove them, just like a pair of long-handled underwear." From Jack D. Sorensen. Kenosha, Wu. Tbe Liars 0ub was started in 1929 by local newspaperman Otis HutetL Theisen is the third winner from Appleton in the past seven years; but John Soeth, Liars Cub president, said that fact is pure coinci­ dence. 'We pay no attention whatever to where tbe lies come from." Soeth said. “But it does kind of make me wonder if there's some kind of tall tate virus going around in that area." Use the BANNER bin; somedting...rent a i'otne, or get a Job! GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... owe hunoko soar ano n/too oollaxs Th, redwroUw, Ptotod Uwtl b. 6 month. from m. dm. of wdt w*o M.l.n awwnMMd ttoon.nn W to occoTOonc. with tMOQ S00 JMlo. to .*** co— to. idiwpU.. pwk>d U»ll b. X dor. from Uw *»• oi toich toto. In Hastings — In Middleville - Gun Lake — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies United Gas Station (W. 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A Feb. 6 trial and a Feb. 2 final pre-trial were set for Kenneth C. Allen. Allen is charged with manufacturing marijuana. a charge punishable by up to four yean in prison or a $2,000 tine, or both. He is also charged with being a habiluai offender, second offense, which can raise the maximum sentence possible oo Ibe other charge by one-and-a-half limes. Allen pleaded guilty to lhe charges in December as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office, lhe agreement called for lhe prosecutor to recommend lo the court that Allen receive no more than one year in jail on the charges. Allen was allowed to withdraw his plea when Judge Richard Shuster went outside the agreement while sentencing Allen. Shuster sentenced Allen lo two to six yean in prison on the charges. He also ordered Allen to pay a $3,000 fine. The judge said he went outside of the recommendation because he believes Allen was a drug dealer and was Involved in the drug trade "in a substantial way." Triick reportedly pleaded no contest rather than guilty lo avoid civil liability. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction can be entered, but tbe plea Is not an admission ot guilt in any other court matter, such as a civil suit • A Jan. 23 trial was scheduled for a 42year-old Hastings man accused of sexually penetrating two young girts In May. A Jan. 19 final pre-trial was also set for Damon L. Kosbar. He is charged with four counts ot firatdegree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly digitally penetrating a 13-year-old girl and another girt under '3 years old. Those counts are punishable by up to life In prison. Kosbar also faces three counts of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having sexual contact with lhe two girls. Those charges are punishable by up to 15 years in prison. All the charges are listed as second offenses, which means Ilia if be is convicted of any of the charges, Kosbar can serve no less than five years in prison. He Is also charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the maximum possible sentences oo the charges by onc-and-a-half times He stood mute to the charges in September and not guilty picas were entered oo bis behalf. Ik other recent amrt buiuteu: ■ A Feb. 6 trial was scheduled for a 45■ A 38-year-old Middleville man accused ot indecently exposing himself in May and being a sexually delinquent person pleaded no contest to the charges. James J. Triick is charged with indecent exposure, which is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a $500 fine Tbe charge ot sexual delinquency allows the court lo set an indeterminate term ot impristnmem for Triick. however, anywhere between une day In jail to life in prison. Truck pleaded no contest to the charges as pan ot a plea agreement with Ibe prosecutor's office. In exchange for tax plea, the prosecutor agreed to recommend to the cowl at Truck’s scntcnciog that he sene a probationary term and spend no more than one yev in jail. The prosecutor also agreed lo drop a charge that Truck is a habitual offender, second offense. year-old Muskegon man accused of stalking a Hastings woman in February. A Feb 2 final pre-trial also was scheduled for Ronald E. Hulbert, Hulbert faces a charge of aggravated stalking, which is punishable by up lo five years in prison or a S 1.000 fine, or both. Not guilly pleas were entered on his behalf tn April. • A Jan. 5 final pre-trial was scheduled for a 4O-year-oid Kalamazoo man charged with drunk driving and being a habiluai offender. A Jan. 9 trial is already set for Robert P. Harris. Harris is charged with drunk driving, third offense, which is punishable by one lo five years in prison or a fine of from 5500 to $5,000. or both. 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He stood mute to the charge in December and a not guilty plea was entered. • A 19-year-old Wayland man convicted of breaking into Tbe Note, a dance hall on Chief Noonday Road, was sentenced lo 12 months in jail and four years of probation. Gregory L. Homrich was ordered to pay $2,000 in costs, as well. Homrich also was sentenced on misdemeanor charges of driving with a suspended driver's license and driving a car with an unlawful license plate. On those charges be was sentenced lo 90 days in jail, lo be served concurrently with his other sentence. He was also ordered to pay $600 in fines. Homrich pleaded guilty in December to the misdemeanor license charges and a charge of breaking and entering the dame hall. His pleas were offered as part of an agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed lo drop a charge that Homrich ia a habitual offender, second offense, and to recommend lo the court at Homrich1* sentencing that be receive no more <kn 12 months in jail. Homrich told the .-xjurt during his plea that he and another man broke into the dance hail and took tbe stereo. They were caught shortly afterward by police, he said. • A 46-ycar-old man accused of forging six withdrawal slips worth $7,000 at the National Bank of Hastings in 1990 pieafcd guilty to a reduced charge Terry L. Vandenburg pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor s office lo three counts of attempted uttering and publishing, which is punishable by up to five years in prison. In exchange for his picas, the prosecutor agreed to drop six counts of uttenng and publishing, which carry maximum sentences of 14 years in prison, pending against Vandenburg. Vandenburg also agreed to pay the restitution in all the cases. Sentencing wm set for Jan. 26. Drunk driving down, activity up over New Year’s weekend Barry County police had a bury New Year's holiday this weekend, but tbeir activity waa doe lo bad weather rather than drunk driven. Official, al Barry County Central Dirpatch laid that no drunk driving arrests were reported by police during the night ot Dec. 31 and early the next morning. Tbe weather that night was bad. however, including low visMity and toads slippery with slush. These conditions made this one ot the busiest New Year's holidays In recent Hastings man killed in crash years as officers around lhe county were kept busy policing accidents through tbe night There were "numerous** reports of weather-related traffic crashes, but most of the accidents were described by officials as "fender benders" or can sliding into tbe ditch. Officials said police also handled a few family disputes that broke out during tbe evening. Troopen at the state police post in Hastings said the saw their workload double this New Year's holiday over last year. During tbe last New Year's weekend, troopen handled 16 complaints. This weekend, they covered 31 cases. Many ot tbe incidents this year were traffic aeddenu, they said. Deputy Chief Michael Leedy, of the Hastings City Police, said this weekend wm "about average" for the department. Officen handled 20 complaints during the 48 boun of New Year's Eve and New Year’s Day. Leedy said. None of the complaints were of any major importance, however, be said. Tbe department did make one drunk driving arrest on New Year's Eve, he *aid, but It happened in the early morning hours of tbe day and wu not a result of tbe partying laser that evening. Leedy said be has notioed a decline over the las! few years in tbe number of drunk driving incidents around New Year's Day. He said the decline has come about as people became aware of the dangers of drunk driving. Even when people have too much to drink, they make other arrangements these days, be said. Despite the large workload this weekend for area departments, officials at Central Dispatch said that overall this holiday season has been one of the quietest for the county in recent years. A 23-year-old Hastings man was killed and a 19-year-old Sunfield girl injured Monday, Dec. 26. in an automobile crash in Kent County, sheriffs deputies there said. Jason L. Rein, of Barber Road, was driving east on 92nd Street just west of Freeport Road a 8:37 am when be went off U>e right side of the road and bit a tree. Bailee said die vehicle drifted off the road. There was fog in tbe area at the time ot tbe accident, but It was not 'extensive." they said. Rein was pronounced dead a tbe scene, deputies said. His passenger. Jennifer Richardson of Grand Ledge Highway, was pinned In die automobile and had to be extricated by members of the Alto Fire Department and Rescue Squad, police said. She was taken to Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids, where she wu treated and re leased Deputies said neither Rein nor Richardson wu wearing a seat belt Rein graduated^ from Hutings High School In 1991. He was employed at Monroe Incorporated in Kentwood. Funeral cervices were held last Thursday at lhe St. Rose ot Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Burial wu at Fuller Cemetery. Judge orders man to 30,000 years A judge weary of criminals serving only a portion of their time did what he could Thursday to keep a rapist behind ban forever, sentencing the man lo 30,000 yean in prison. An Oklahoma County jury oo Dec. 14 had convicted Charles Scott Robinson of six counts of rape involving a 3-year-old girt, and recommended be serve 5.000 years oo each count. District Judge Dan Owens had to decide whether Robinson. 30, would serve tbe sen­ tences consecutively or all at once. He chose the former. ""By doing that, I think I can assure that you will spend lhe rest of your natural life in tbe confines of the Department of Corrections." Owens told Robinson, who was handcuffed and dressed in orange jail cover­ alls with a Bible tucked under ins left arm. Several members of the jury watched tbe acnlencing and left virtually without com­ ment. Jury foreman Laura Bixler said only that she was pleased with lhe judge’s work. Tbe Department of Corrections will com­ pute tbe sentences as six life terms. Owens noted that tbe state Court of Criminal Appeals has judged life to be 45 years in prison, and that oo avenge people serving life terms come up for parole in 13 to 15 yean. In Robinson’s case, if be were to be paroled on the first count in 15 yean, be would then have to wait perhaps another 15 years for parole on the second count, and so on. Assistant District Attorney Paltye Wallace said "there’s always that possibility" Robinson could wind up back on tbe streets, but it’s unlikely. "He’ll be paroled from one sentence to lhe other to the other. It’s just a matter of bow quickly," she said. Prior to sentencing Robinson. Owens denied a motion for a new trial. He then told the eight-time convicted felon that the jury's decision made it clear the members of the panel were concerned about tbe criminal jus­ tice system. Woman hurt in New Year’s Eve crash HOPE TWP. — A 23-yrar-oid Delloo woman waa bun Saturday when xtic drove bet car off Cloverdale Road and hit terne treex. report troopen al tbe Stale Police poet In Hutinp. Kimberly S. Emery, at 1599 Wallen, waa drivinf west on Cloverdale near Wallen Road at 2:10 pan. when the drove off the south ride ot tbe road and hit several tree*, troopers said. She was taken so Pennock Hospital, where she was naled and releaaed. Hastings woman hurt in 2-car crash HASTINGS — A Hastlnp woman was hurt Saturday ia a two-car crash at tbe intcnection ot Center and Jeffenon streets, Hastings City Police report. Sandra C. Reid. 23. at 518 E. Center S;.. was driving east on Center Street at 11:15 ajn. when a northbound car on Jeffenon failed to stop at a atop sign and hit Reid's car. nffion said. Tbe driver of the other car. CerUs B. Vaden. 49. ot 218 Sunaet Drive. Dowling, waa ticketed for failing to yield tbe right of way. police aaid. Reid waa taken to Pennock Hospital, where ahe waa treated aad released. Roll-over accident injures two area teens RUTLAND TWP. — A roll-over pickup truck accident on Heath Road near Gun Lake Road oo Tuesday, Dec. 27. Injured two Middleville teens, report troopen ■ tbe Michigan State Police post in Hastings. Jesse J. WiUeu. 19. at 215 Robin Road, was driving west on Heath at about 9 p.m. when be hit an icy patch of road at 55 mph. troopen said. Willett lost control ot tbe truck, and it went off tbe right side of the toed imo the ditch, police said. They said tbe truck bit a tree, then rolled over and spun around, coming to real on its wheels. Willett and his passenger. Kelly C Kleck. 15. of 7775 Moe Road, hit their beads against the windshield at ue truck and blacked out temporarily, police said. Willett aad Kleck reportedly were taken to Pennock HospitaL Hospital official, said Willett was not treated, but Kleck was treated and released. Recreational vehicle stolen from bam HOPE TWP. — A $2,600 4X4 off-road vehicle was stolen last week from a barn oo Cedar Geek Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report Deputies said the break-in occurred between 5 p m. co Monday. Dec. 26 and tbe morning boun of the next day. Thieves entered the bam thrt ugh an unlocked door, deputies said. Battle Creek man hurt in van crash JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A 4O-ye*-old Battle Creek man wax injured last Thursday, Dec. 29. when be crashed bis van into a home al tbe intersection of Mud Lake and Hutchinson roads, report Michigan State Police at tbe Hastings post William E. Johnson, of 1745 Hickory Road, was driving west on Mud Lake at 10 pxa when he disregarded tbe slop sign at tbe Hutchinson imenectioa. proceeded through tbe intenection and hit lhe guardrail along ;he road, troopen said. Johnson's van then went over shrubs and trees and crashed into tbe cement porch of the home, police said. Johnson was taken to the Battle Creek Health System's Community site where be was treated and released. Snowmobile mishap hurts local man CARLTON TWP. — A 33-ye«-old Hastings man was tert Sunday in a mowmotxling mishap co private property in tbe area of 2150 N. Broadway, state police at tbe Hastings post report Wsyne H. Elxworth. of 2068 N. Broadway, was riding his snowmobile southwest in an open field at 6:20 p.m. when he failed to sees single strand of barbed wire hanging across hi< path, police said. Ellsworth told troopers he tried to lean back so he and tbe machine could pass under the wire, but the wire caught hu helmet and the left side of hi, neck. He was taken to Pennock Hospital where he war treaicd and released. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-01-12.pdf 5bac246254446d958219af0f0537308e PDF Text Text PUtuC U.lVUii 121 S WL'.trl SI. HWWG3.U; 49(38 1453 New lawmakers talk at ‘coffee’ Hastings Twp. mulls landfill ‘impact fee’ See Page 2 See Page 3 Middleville tops Saxon quintet SeePage 10 Devoted to the Interests ofBarry County Since 1S56 ANNER THURSDAY. JANUARY 12. 1805 VOLUME 140. NO 48 PRICE 25" County says no plans for interim coordinator by Elaine Gilbert Assit taut Editor Several Barry County government department beads are going to help the new County Board of Commissicnrrs "wing It* through the period when the county is without an administrative cnrwrtinasor. No Interim county coordinator will be hired to handle administrative duties from the time current cnordinaaor Judith Peterson leaves Jan. 20 until a replacemem Is hired. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey and Vice Chairman Lew Newman said after the boartfs Tuesday meeting. Petersen recently resigned to explore otter opportunities. Bailey said last week that the board might seek a temporary coordinator, but since then county department beads have offered to hantfie some of tte load and have offered the services of some of their staff members if 1 don't want to be out here trying to save nickels and losing dollars, bra if we can save money at the same item, we need to." Bailey said. "1 think that If we don't look at and give these department heads that opportunity, we've done them a terrible injustice...It la a big job that tifiy're going Lakewood teachers demonstrate In their latest show til union support, more than 30 of ths 140 tsachsre in ths Lakewood School system, turned cut to demurwti Me their concern tor the lack of a settled contract at the first community bond issue meeting in Woodtond held Jan. 9. Teachers have been working under the terms of a 1991 contract while negotiators of both the school board and tie Lakewood Education Association have met wth mediation to iron out the dncuMee. City employees receive modest salary increases by DwvWT. Yeung Editor Mon city employeci will gel modest rates for 1995 after action Monday night a the Hastings City Council's roorganizational meeting. Most salary increases approved were around 3 percent. fust a shade above the In­ flation rate. There were some exceptions — one that went more than 30 percent aid a few others that were for 5 or 6 percent City Manager Howard Penrod received a 13 percent raise now aid another 13 per­ cent in July. The reason lor the split was that Penrod. Hastings first city manager, has teen on the job for only about three months. "We recognize the improvements Howard has made already," Coundtwoman Miriam While said. There was one objection, from Council­ woman Maureen Ketchum, who said she be­ lieves the city manager should receive an evaluation before gening a raise. She cast the only "no* vote on the question of the city manager's raise. "I thought that the city manager was supposed to be evaluated annually." she explained. Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell sug­ gested that Penrod have an annual perfor­ mance review In October, around the an­ niversary of his starting dale. Penrod's raise will boost las salary to $57,227 by July 1. The rest of the salary increases were ap­ proved after Penrod presented a study of employees' pay at six other Michigan cities with comparable population — Chartone. Dowagiac. Greenville. Marshall. Mason and Petoskey. The figures showed that Hastings bas fewer city employees (43) than all of the others, except Mason. The range was from Mason's 38 » Dowagiac's 92 The raises for other key city employees were as follows: • Director of Public Services, De|».iy City Manager and City Engineer Jeff Mansfield. $47,725. a 6 percent boost • Assessor Judy Myers. $32280. 6 per­ cent •Police Chief Jerry Sa -er. $44365. 5 • Fire Chief. Fire Marsh J and ADA Co­ ordinator Roger Carta. $43300.6 percent. Penrod said their raises were above the 3 percent inflation rate because he wanted to bring them more in line with salaries for the same positions in comparable cities. Pay Increases for 19 other noo-imioo city employees were: • City Clerk. $40.743,3 percent. • Chy Treasurer, $29304. 3 percent • Street Superintendent. $42325. 5 per­ cent • Utilities Superintendent. $43,665. 33 percen:. • Deputy Police Chief. $39,269. 33 per­ cent • Deputy Qty Clerk. $1210 per tour. 3.42 percent. • Clerk/Secretary. 925 per tour. 535 per­ cent. • Assessor Clerk. $925 per hour. 32 per­ cent • Police Secretary. $10.55 per hour. 5.92 percent. • Parking Meter/Secretary. $725 per hour. 3.6 percent. The assessor clerk. Penrod said, is doing the same work as others malting $9.25 an bear, so she deserves the same pay. He also noted that most of Hastings em­ ployees in these positions had beer, making less than In the other six cities be surveyed. The new administrative assistant, wbo was hired just last month, is line to get an increase of nearly 3.8 percent to $11 an hour, in July, which still is less than what the city budget the position for. The council also decided to give its legal firm. Siegel. Hodson. Gee & Fisher, a raise of about 3 percent. Its annual retainer fee now is $10,175. Campbell asked whether the city should hire a full-time attorney. However. Penrod said. Tm confident that one individual would not meet all the requirements the city would have and the cost of an on-staff attorney would be See CITY, continued on page 2 to fill. We're going to try. "Ire had discussions with several department hearts We have some nrrilent people working within the county now." Batey raid. "...The county clerk has told me that If it (Peterson's resignation) bad to happen, this is a good time because ate ditto! have a special e’*ctioo. and our intention is that Clerk Nancy Boersma is going to be working with (secretary) Ellie Pierce to keep the paper flow going good." he said. Bailey and Newman plan to meet with Boersma and Place twice a week about wort la the coordinnor's office. Bailey said. Help has been offered, in addition to the clerk's office, by Doo Miter, who heads the County Courthouse Employees Association and by foe Drain Ccnaniulonerts office. Newman. In praising the offers of help from county department beadst told the board, "h's always good to see cooperation and teamwork." Cnmmim loner Linda Watson also said ate was pleased with the offers of help, but added Ute ate thought because of the major scope of Peterson's job. someone should be hired on a temporary basis to fill-in during the interim period. "We need someone there and the sooner the better." ate said. *1 commend everyone who has come about and said that they would teip." said Commissioner Sandy James, but in the past, part-time help was hired when positions were vacant. Personally. Bailey said, he warned to have a temporary person fill the coordinator's vacancy. "She's (Peterson’s) going to be sorely trussed." sasd Bliley Boersma officially was given one of Peterson's jobs Tuesday when the board authorized ter to sign requests for payment to tte State of Michigan for Community Block Development Grants Housing Rebab funds. Peterson had been tte authorized signa. Cocxnissiooas also approved advertising the opening for foe "county aCnlnlsttasor" position in tte Michigan Association of Counties Newsletter and otter selected is wgt^rn The County Board Tuesday also unanimously agreed to authorize its Personnel Committee to hire a clerk-typisi immediately to help tte coordinator's secreta^r tiering the transition period hum tte time Peterson leaves until a replacement is found. A similar motion with different wording was defeated carter in foe meeting. The board honored Peterson with a resolution commending ter for ter "turd work, loyal dedication and friendly smiles* in tte past eight and one-half years. The resolution praised her for her financial expertise and for ter guidance during tte courthouse and Tbornappie Manor the new Courts St Law building, development of a policies and procedures manual and updating of personnel poUdea. "I think she will be sorely missed," Conartesiona Robert Wenga said. Conunisslona Rod Goebel added that Peterson’s expertise and advice will be missed. Watson noted that Peterson had teen tte county's first cooky coordinator and foal It is "difficult to be tte first of anything.* bi other business. Tuesday the board: • Agreed to have Bailey appoint three See COUNTY, continued, page 2 State Rep. Geiger officially sworn in State Rep. Terry Geiger. R-Lake Odessa, was sworn In Wednesday as a member of tte Michigan House of Representatives for tte opening of the 88tb legislative session. Geiger, wbo respreseots all of Barry County and about half of Ionia County In tte 87fo District, was one of 19 new House members sworn in to begin their new terms. He succeeds Bob Benda, wbo decided not to seek re-election so be could serve In tte Peace Corps In Russia Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice James Brickley and Justice Elizabeth Weaver administered the oath of office. Geiger's wife, Jan. and their children, Brian. Leslie and Evan, also attended tte swearing-in ceremnoy. "It is with great honor that I accept tte responsibilities that come with this office.* Geiger said. 'The vote of confidence that tte people of the 87th District have given me win certainly help me be a more effective legislator. By working together, we will guarantee tte voices of Barry and Ionia counties are beard in Lansing." The oath prepares Geiger for his responsibilities as a lawmaker, which include serving on House committees, sponsoring and voting on legislation, particrpal ing in House functions and helping constituents. Speaker of the Hoose Paul Hillegoods said. "As the owner of a mid-Mtchlgan agricultural distribution company. Terry bas extensive business experience, which will make him a valuable asset to tte State House. I look forward to a productive and fulfilling term with Terry playing an important role In the legislative process." Rep. Terry Geiger Getter soon will announce bis district office boon, which provide an opportunity for legilators to deal with questions and concerns of local constituents. "My door will always be open to tte residents of Barry and Ionia counties." Geiger said. "I look forward to keeping my constlloents abreast of the later* developments In state government. District office hours give me tte chance to mea oneon-one with my neighbors." For more information, call Geiger's Lansing office at (517) 373-0842 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 12, 1995 News Briefs Delton thespians to present comedy William Darting ! theater production class at Delton High School will present a comedy called “B.A.T.i.” (Baroni Askistance and Transfer Service) at 7:30 tonight at the high school auditorium. The play focuses on the question of what happened to the women in Al Capone's life and where all the gangsters have gone. Admission is $2. ‘Grief Recovery’ series to begin A five-week “Grief Recovery" mutual support group letter win begin al 7 pm Tuesday. Jan 24. at the Barty Community Hospice office ra Hastings The program, open to anyone who has km a loved one through death, combines learning about the grief process with a chance to talk with others who have had similar experiences. Each of the five msskms will be IW hours in length For more information, call the local hospice office al 948-8452. Christian school dedication slated Lakewood Christian School will have a ••Celebration of God’s Faithfulness" open house and dedication Saturday afternoon for its newly completed facilities on Vehe Road. Lake Odessa. Dedication ceremonies are planned for 3 p.m. that day. with teachers, students, administration, pastors, parents and sub­ contractors expected to take part. The open house will be from I to 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend. ‘Blizzard’ dub forming at library The Hasting! Public Library will have a "Blizzard of Books" aduh reading chib again this year The group will be similar to ixst year’s “32 Degree CM> " Signup will begin Monday. Jan. 16. Readers may choose any books, as long as they are in the Hastings library. The goal for each member is to read 15 books through the winter months, up to April 10. Each participant who registers will receive a booklet to record titles. A Hastings Public Library canvas book bag will be given to those who reach the gori A special season-ending activity is planned April 10. For more information, call the library at 945-4263. Javcees plan session on CPR The Hastings chapter of the Jayere* * di have a session on cardio-puhnonary rescusiuuion (CPR) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 28. at the Em­ manuel Episcopal Church. 315 W. Center St.. Hastings. Those attending will learn about infant and adult CPR techniques and will be certified or recertified upon successful completion of the course al the end of the day instructors will be Joe Huebner, Pat Brown Sr. and Derek Wolman. Persons taking part must be at least 13 years old. lunch will be served at noon for a smali donation. For more information or to register, call Maddene Ellsworth al 945-2915. so arrangements can be made for both the course and lunch. City meeting dates scheduled The Hastings City Council will have regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month and the Planning Commission the first Monday throughout 1995. except for holidays. Council will meet al 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9 and 23. Feb 13 and 27. March 13 and 27. April 10 and 24. May 8 and 22. June 12 and 26. July 10 and 24. Aug. 14 and 28. Sept. 11 and 25. Oct. 9 and 23. Nov 13 and 27. and Dec. 11 and 26. The Planning Commission will meet Feb. 6. March 6. April 3. May 1. June 3. July 3. Aug 7. Sept. 5. Oct. 2. Nov. 6 and Dec. 4. All meetings will be in City Hail Council Chamber* The Joint Economic Development Commission will have public meetings at 1:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Hastings Industrial In­ cubator. 1035 E. State St. The City of Hastings Barry County Airport Commission will meet at 3 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month (Jan II. Feb 8. March 8. April 12. May 10. June 14. July 12. Aug. 9. Sept 13. Oct. II, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13 at the Airport Lounge. 3005 Airport Road. For more information, call City Clerk Sharon Vickery at 945-2468. Right to Life to meet Jan. 17 Right to Life of Barry County will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday. Jan. 17. at 7 p.m. al Grace Wesleyan Church on 1302 S. Hanover St.. Hastings. Call 948-4033 for help or additional information. Local Dems elect new leadership The Barry County Democratic Party now is under new leadership for 1995-96. Blanche Munjoy was elected chair­ woman on Dec. 10. replacing James Pino. Vice chairman is John Loftus. Bar­ bara Bradford is secretary and Ralph Smith treasurer. Gospel Showcase feature tonight Gospel music performed by Dave Dickerson. D.C. Johnson. Scott Price. John Price and Dwight Hoffman will be featured in tonight’s Musicians Showcase performance at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings. All but Scott Price have performed al (he local Showcase before. Dickerson and Johnson, from Potter­ ville and Charlotte, are songwriters, guitarists and singers. Price a.nd Hoffman were part of the backup band at the Country Showdown at the 1994 Summerfest. They both play guitar and sing country-flavored gospel music. Seating at Showcase programs is on a first-come, first served basis. Smoke Stoppers classes to start Pennock Hospital will offer a ' Smoke Stoppen" class series starting with a free introductory session from 7 Io 8 p.m. Monday. Jan. 23. al the Physicians Center Conference Center. The program's focus will be divided into three phases. "Preparing to Slop," "Learning to Slop" and “Staying 948-3123. State ag director top speak Feb. 24 Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Gordon Guyer will give the keynote address for a program Friday. Feb. 24. at the Kellogg Biological Sta­ tion near Hickory Corners. The program. ’’Farmer to Farmer: Real Solutions from the Farm down the Road.*’ will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day. Guyer, a Kalamazoo County native, had had a long career in public service, having served previously as director of the Department of Natural Resources, president of Michigan Stale University, director of the Cooperative Extension Service, and associate dean of MSU's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Also included in the “Farmer to Farmer” program will be eight southwestern Michigan producers who will share their strategies for meeting the challenges of fanning in the 21st century The coal will be $5 per person, which also includes lunch and reference materials. To register, call the Kellogg Biological Station extension office at 671-2412 by Feb. 17. Chamber adds civic clubs The Hastings chapter of the Jaycces has become the first civic organization to join the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Joining the group as members of the chamber are the Thomappie Garden Club, the Barry County Historical Socie­ ty and the Hastings Lions Club. The category of “civic chib" recently was added to the roster of chamber committees. Chamber Executive Director Dixie Stade!-Manshum said the idea is to share information and continue to promote the community through all resource people She added that bringing service clubs on board also will help them become more aware of what civic projects &»e needed. Alumni award entries sought The Hastings High School Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Alumni award for 1995. Nominees must be Hastings High School graduates who have gone on to influence positively the lives of many people in personal and professional ways. Nominations may be sent in written form to Ek>b Casey. 2525 Campground Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Deadline for nominations is is April 15. New lawmakers for Barry County look forward to work in the new year by NfckHoffmu Staff Writer Michigan is in for a lot at changes in the next few years, according to Hastings new state lawmakers. State Senator Joanne Emmons and Representative Terry Geiger, who became the Hastings area's new lawmakers in the November election, spoke Io a legislative Coffee audience Monday about some of the issues and trends that will surface in the near future as the Stale Legislature gets down to business once again. Emrnous laid she baa been re-appointed to be the Senate s finance chair, and aa the bead of that committee she will be looking at reforms In the stale's tax system "Oie of the things that all my colleagues talked about during the elections was lhe single business tax.' Emmons said. 'Probably, next to the property lax. it's the one that people feel the most' Changes have been made in Ute tax over the list few years. Emmons said, including reducing lhe rate of taxation and raising the qualification threshold so fewer businesses are required to pay the tax She said that her committee will look at other ways Io revise the single business lax Io help the state become more competitive in attracting business. Another business-attracting measure her committee wilt examine is ‘mega-incentive programs," where states give major tax rebates Io businesses that move within their borders. Some of stale; agree to give tax rebates io busloesses for as many as 25 years to get them io come, Emmons said. *1 have a lot of trepidation about those sorts of things as a person wbo is In business," she said. "To have somebody move into my town and have tax breaks that I don't have Is one of the problems I have with that whole incentive thing." On the other hand, she said. If surrounding states are doing ii and II means gelling additional jobs, lhe state mlt x have to look at adopting something like it. Emmons' committee will also look at increasing the personal exemptions on income tax. "We have not done that during our tax breaks, and H would be another way to give people and families a break." the senator said. One of her first initiatives on the finance commitlee win be to move from having two tax collections each year in certain areas of the stale to haVingjusi one. ' . . ' "We're going io have to look at the whole thing, do some streamlining." she said. "It will cut the administrative expenses, it will cut die confusioo of the people.* Emmons said State Senator Bill Schuette will chair a committee that will deal with regulations, and he will lead an effort to State Senator Joanne Emmons hoide up a chart an the talks at Monday's Legislative Coffee about tax cuts ths state government has made in the last tew years Freshman State Representative Terry Geiger looks on. reduce lhe amounts of paper work agencies have lo complete while doing business Welfare reform also will be a hot topic. Emmons said the stale has 'chipped away* at the issue for several years, but change has been difficult. This year. Emmons said, "There's a real possibility that we may be able lo design our own program." An increase tn the gas tax is being discussed. and stale funding for a new Tiger Stadium will likely return as an issue this year, as win casino gambling. Geiger said It e Michigan House Is still getting organized and the committee assignments have not been announced yet. The delay is probably due to the speaker of ibe house taking bls time lo make sure freshman legislators are pul onto the tight committees from the start. Geiger said. "There's very little margin for error there because, given... a maximum of six yean, if someone dwells on a committee that Just doesn't work or they're not able to handle IL it's going to have a very serious impact on the entire legislature." Geiger said. He said be hopes to get his committee assignments sometime this WCdL Once the House is organized, Geiger said he thinks it will be looking at tax cuts nd reorganizations of the slate's agencies. The Department of Corrections win be one of those affected, be said. Changes in the Corrections Department are needed soon because the prison population in the stile is approaching, or already at. its maximum, be said. There is going to have to be some major decisions made." Geiger said. Emmons said she agrees with former Stale Senator Jack Welborn Utas the Department of Education should be eliminated. About 90 percent of their money comes from federal aid. however, and lhai goes through the department lo the stale's school districts, she said. She said no changes in the department are definite yet. but she expects them to be National Bank names new branch manager Cortney Collison of Lake Odessa will assume die dudes of branch manager al the Gun Lake office of National Bank of Hastings effective Jan. 30. The announcement was made Wednesday by National Bank of Hastings Chairman of the Board. President and Chief Executive Officer. Collison succeeds Patricia Knorr, wbo is leaving lhe employment arena Komstadt said National Bank of Hastings "is totally committed to the Gun Lake area and <prec taxes ail of om existing customers and an the future customers* National Bank also operates a loan office next to the main office in Hastings. where loan officers are available for evening There is 24-bour banking through use of automatic teller machines st Gun Lake, the main office and across from the K man pizza on Stale Street In Hastings. COUNTY, continued from page 1 commissioners to study lhe board's rules and procedures and recommend possible changes. Bailey named commissioners Newman. Wenger and Emmet Herrington lo lhe committee, which will give an update report at every board meeting until the special committee develops a recommendation lo make lo the board on Ils rules and procedures. Herrington, who made Ibe motion to form the committee., asked each cotnmissiooer lo submit written recommendations by next week io the special cosnr idee. "We need input fron each of you," he said. • Went on record ar. being opposed to Stile House Bill 5398. which would require the treasurer's office to send certified mail notes relating to unpaid or delinquent taxes each year. Such a mandate would add about 314.300 to the cost of notices just tor summer delinquent notices and the May tax sale and would put an undue financial burden on county government, the board said. The only certified notice currently required is when a delinquent property already bas gone io sale by the stale. Peterson said. • Approved spending up lo 34.500 for a Decision Data 6704 printer, a small receiptt primer and a tape backup for the treasurer's office to Implement a new financial software package. • Adopted a resolution lo honor retiring county Sheriff David O. Wood, who started as the department as a pan-time seasonal marine officer jn June 1. 1963 and was appointed sber.ff Dec. 4. 1974 and won every succesrive election to Ute post. Wood was commended for Ms 31 years of service to Ute county and its citizens • Decided to advertise In local papers for board positions diss are open on lhe County Commission on Aging, the Substance Abuse Board and Mental Health Board. Applications will be accepted until Jan. 27. "...I feel we are trying to have public perception lhai this board is trying lo do things that are open and fair lo all-" Bailey said. He also commented dial he wants to treat all future openings the same and that lhe board devek^u a wrincn policy on the subject. The board's decision doesn't imply that the people previously nominuied aren't good people." said Watson. "The board understands that the agencies want lo get on with business as usual, but commissioners want lo do the best job it can to fill the positions," she commented. • Heard Frederick Swlnkunas. a member of lhe County Solid Waste Oversight Committee, speak during the public comment portion of lhe meeting, asking commissioners to "notify the Hastings Sanitary Service landfill that any further acceptance of solid waste other than from Kent County, and even from that source, importation in excess of 12 loos per day, be supped effective immediately. "For numerous yean Barry County has accepted out of county solid waste under the provisions of a rather unclear acknowledgment of this action detailed on page 25 of lhe Barry County solid waste management plan," Swlnkunas said in a written statement. "Many citizens have questioned the legality of such actions, however, little has been done lo ascertain lhe actual Michigan Department of Natural Resources opinion on this matter.' However. Swlnkunas produced a copy of a letter from Melinda Ann Dumily of the DNR's Solid Waste Management Unit of the Waste Management Division, saying Kent County was the only county authorised lo send solid waste to the county and receive solid waste from the county. The letter from Dumily. dated Dec. 22. was written to Browning Ferris Industries Waste Systems, based in Northville. BFI bas formally requested permission lo take solid waste out of the county, but the county has not taken action on the request. Dumily said the intra-state transfer of solid waste for the county Is authorized In DNR approved county solid waste management plans in harmony with Act 641. and there are volume restrictions for sending and receiving. Twelve tons of solid waste per day is authorized to be exported from the county to Kent County: and 12 tons per day can be imported to Barry from Kent, she said. *11 is my opinion that no other intra-state transfers of waste are currently authorized by the Barry County solid waste management plan update..." Dumity said. As a result of the opinion. Swlnkunas said, "We have numerous parties In lhe county that may be in violation of Act 641 and if so. appropriate action must be taken." Swlnkunas also asked the board to notify all agencies and businesses that provide solid waste collection and transport services in the county and lo enforce the restriction "with all appropriate force and vigor under the auxplces of PA (Public Act) 641 as amrrrird " "...Tbc law must be upheld even when business interests may also suffer somewhat from these actions." be said. Tbc board did not take any action on the matter. Swlnkunas also told commissioners be believed they should go ahead and make a decision on City Management’s (owner of the Hastings landfill) proposed amendment to the county solid waste plan, even through they have been advised "to sit on if until • host community contract is deveieped and the solid waste plan has been updated. The proposed amendment, which bas been debated for more than a year and aroused negative reaction from citizens and lhe former Board of Commissioners, is a request to expand the Hastings landfill into a regional solid waste site lo serve 12 other counties. Swlnkunas thanked the board for keeping Commissioner Robert Wenger on the Solid Write Committee because Wenger Is "knowledgeable and very interested and be provides a difference of opinion, but sometimes that's necessary. I think. In gel the fun scope of any subject." he said. • Authorized expenses, such as mileage and registration fees, to be paid for all commisstonen wbo warn to Mend the Feb. 12-14 Michigan Association of Counties training sessions in Lansing. Il was stressed that no hotel expenses would be paid because of the close proximity to Barry Comity. In the past, commissioners did not receive expenses for meals or lodging and commissioners car pooled lo the sessions. Commissioner Sandy James said. The registration fee is 3140 for two days or 3100 for one day. per person. • Changed Ils regular meeting on the second Tuesday of February to Wednesday, Feb. 15, because of the Michigan Association of Counties training. CITY, continued from page 1 significantly more." Other council appointments made al Mon­ day's council meeting were: • Mayor Pro Tern — Frank Campbell ins reappointed. for a second year. • Planning Comhtlssion — David J asperse. Jeff Mansfield and Mayor Mary Lou Gray (one year) sod V. Harry Adrounie (three yean). ■ Zoning Board of Appeals — David Kruko and Gordon Barlow (three years). • Library Board — Maureen Ketchum (one year). • Downtown Development Authority Board — Jim Brown and Ron Beachnau (four years). • Joint Economic Development Commis­ sion — Mary Lou Gray (two years) • Health Officer — Dr. Edwin Larkin • Director of Civil Defense — Jerry Sarver. • Nature Area Board — Mary Lou Gray and Maureen Ketchum (one year) and Jim Fisher. Pm Johnson and Robert Casey (three yean). • Hastings Clty/Bany County Airport Bowd — Miriam While (three yean). �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 12, 1995 — Page 3 Hastings Twp. has hearing on Impact fee’ for landfill listings Mayor Mary Lou Gray (seated, right) signs a proclamation honoring Jaycea week Jan. 15-21 with President Jan Bryan, Community Development Vice President Dions Morawski end AnancW Management Vice President F'isanne Parker looking on. LCC denies local American Legion request for club license J-Ad Graphics Neves Service The Michigan Liquor Control Commissfon has denial a request by Ibe Hastings American Lzpoo post far a aew club license for dance, entertainment and food permits Tte commission's decision was received officially by tte Hastings City Council Monday night A bearing on tbe request from tbe Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 of tte Amer­ ican Legion. 325 S. Church Si., was held Dec. 7 and the commission sent Its decision in a letter dated Dec. 20. Tbe commissioo's ruling essentially was tbe result of objections from two of the Le­ gion's neighbors, the First Presbyterian Church and the Hist Methodist Church. Tbe Methodist Church waa opposed because or potential parking problems and tit rarer k is opposed to use snd sale of alcoholic bever­ ages. Tbc Presbyterian Church expressed concern about consumption of alcohol too done k> where children are picked up and dropped oft. Both churches ue within 500 feet of the Legion Post. Il was noted by tbe LCC that the Legion made a similar request and was turned down In 1990 and conditions hadn't changed much since then. Legion representatives at tbe bearing mataxained mat the ree of alcohol at the Le­ gion had not been a problem for 26 yean and that the organization is civic-minded and beneficial to the community They also said Haanngs Cny Bar* hadgiven the post permission to use its lot to handle perking problems. However, the rommi sakin staled that tbe City Bat* lot would be available only when the LCC snd placed It on file. In other business Monday, the City Coun­ cil: • Referred to Stephanie Fekkes of the city attorney's office a communication from Americable that announced local cable rue increases would go Into effect this month rather than in February. Fekkes Is expected io prepare a reply. • Adopted an ordinance dial will require all houses in the city to show numbers at lean three inches in size, not In script and not Ibe same color as tbe bouse is painted. Tbe reason is so that emergency personnel can rind residences more easily when needed. • Held Ibe first reading at a proposed ordi­ nance amendment teat would adopt a sewer improvement fee for new sewer connections. • Received an application for a liquor li­ cense from Concord Drags, formerly Hook's Drugs in the strip null on State Street to sell beer and wine. City Manager Howard Pen­ rod said there thdot seem to be any city ob­ jection so the request • Approved a 26-week contract with Ger­ ald Finney for custodial work at City Hall, for $335 a week. The city last year con­ tracted with Gaylord Pennington. • Received tbe annual fire department re­ port from Fire Chief Roger Carts. He re­ ported that the department bad 103 runs in tbe city in 1994 and 144 in rural areas. In­ volving nearly $2.5 million In estimated property value. • Received the annual building inspector's report from Professional Code Inspectors. It was noted that 91 budding permits were is­ sued in 1994, for property worth nearly $8.6 million. A total of 356 rental united had been Inspected in tbe last year, more than ^^““^^ortfrtro public and private parting in the immediate area surrounding the proposed licensed es­ tablishment. as well as tbe possible cooflicu tevoMng activities st tbe proposed licensee csUbrlalimeni and the churches necessitates a denial In this matter.* Council officially received tbe letter from tte city manager. • Noted that tbe City Council will have a special workshop on goals and objectives at 7:30 p.m Monday. Jan. 16. * Issued a proclamation honoring tbe Hast­ ings chapter of lhe Jaycees and declaring Jan. 15-21 to be Jaycee Week. Population conference avoids endorsement of ahnrtinn by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Tbe Hastings Charter Township Board held a public hearing Monday to gain public opinion on a proposed ordinance to levy a 10-cent 'impact fee* on each cubic yard of solid waste taken to Hastings Sanitary Service. Tbe law would allow tbe township to asses an impact fee for being 'host' to a landfill. Tbe ordinance would make the arrangement part of township law. Until now. tbe Township Board has not opted lo to collect tbe fee. No one spoke against lhe ordinance but several In attendance spoke In support of using tbe funds gained to let township residents use to the Hastings Library without charge. To use tbe library now. township residents must purchase a registration card for $45. Tbe ordinance was read at last month's meeting, and has been reviewed by the township attorney. James Goulooze. Goulooze told the board tbe ordinance could be passed as written, with tbe deletion of two lines that restate a constitutional right tbe township already has. Tbe funds will be collected by tbe owner of tbe landfill and paid to tbe township quarterly, and go into an "improvement revolving account* in tbe township's general fond. Tbe proposed expansion of the landfill would have no eftea on tbe agreement, and tbe township would assume no liability by accepting tbc fee. Supervisor Richard Thomas said. Township resident James Schnackenberg asked tbe board to think about allocating the money from tbe impact fee so tbe Hastings Public Library. "This is essentially a windfall. We would like to urge sincere consider at: -n by lhe board.* Scbnacfccnberg sakL Several others in the audience offered their support for the idea, citing the hardship lhe $45-a-year registration fee has on lowincome families. Gloria Nitz, a teacher at Northeastern Elementary in Hastings, stressed that all children need access to books. She pointed to a recent article that said many tmpovensoea CuuarcQ uvea in me area, so u the township supported the library, it would be better for everyone in Hastings. She added that tbe amount of money asked for by tbe library would be less than tbe estimated impact fee. Tom Groot, a t uC« on tbe Hastlngx Board of Education, offered his support to tbe Idea. He said the Hastings schools are trying to increase the volume of reading that - The honeymoon period for the new Barry County Board of Cornmissionerx Is coming to an end, former Commissioner Mark Doster told tbe Board Tuesday during public CfWTKDf-Dt"There are a number of things you should start moving on.' be said. "You should, at Ibis point, be identifying what your probtems are in the county and prioritizing weeks ago. I jotted down a list of problems I Dorothy Goize sold a local "First Friday* oiutioo on abortion essentially left it up to each country to decide whether or not to make it legal, mostly because of tbe influ­ ence at Pope John Paul II and the Vatican not meaningfully ncluded among final rec­ mem of the 'program of action.* Goize said some of tbe delegates were to solve problems of overpopulation and One delegate said of Catholics and lhe typing. She said there were 249 world leaden In­ troduced by Egyptian President Mubarek. And there were booths and exhibits from about 2.000 organizations from 186 coun­ tries. and about 3500 reporters from world­ wide news media. Gotze said that more than half the devel­ oping countries believe their population growth rales are too high, and it was noted that by the year 2014. the number of people it.’ Smith responded that be wasn't talking about environmental cleanups, but possibly water and sewer systems for fading weds. Trustee Neil Wilder brought up the cost of road repairs as a large expense to tbe township, saying tbe figure Is staggering, especially with lhe McKeown Road Bridge and planned repairs on old M-79. He said the township was keeping up with tbe gravel roads quite well, but tbe Barry County Road Commission estimated it would cost $200,000 to bring the roads up to shape. Nitz noted that figures show that 60 _ — Dorothy Gotze tells a First Friday audience about her experiences at the Cairo Popuitoon Conference last aummer. in lhe world will double wtat it is today. In Mexico alone, more than half its population today is under 15 years of age She said there isn't enough food or infrastruaure to handle so many people, so some­ thing must be done soon. Furthermore, she said. "Excessive child bearing affects not only the mother's health, but also the child's.' But not all news lately has been bleak. Fertility rates have declined io countries such as Brazil. Costa Rica. Panama. Thai­ land and South Korea, which Goize said bas been accomplished with education cam­ paigns. But she added that it is the poor and untducated in so-called third world cour'-les who need the information and help tbe mua. The chief U S delegate at the convenuon. Goize said, reported that "there is a huge, unmet need out there or our grandchildren reaffirmed that persons using our services should pay approximately tbe same as those whose tax dollars support this facility * "Noo-residcni cards will be required for residents of Assyria. Baltimore, Barry. Carlton. Castleton. Hastings Charter. Hope. Irving, Johnstown, Maple Grove. Orangeville. Prairieville. Tbornappie Woodland and Yankee Springs townships." U continued. "Effective Jan. 1, 1995. a non-resident family card will con $45* The fee is based on tbe expected cost of services for the year, minus state aid. divided by Ibe number of residents tn the City of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township. City residents support tbe library through taxes, and residents of Rutland Charter Township approved 1/3 mill to go to the library so Ihey aren't required lo have registration cards. After discussion. the board voted 7-0 to send tbe Library Board a letter explaining that they were bound to a contract with Freeport until 1997. but would like to sit down In mid-1996 to talk. In other buruterr Monday night, the board: • Approved unanimously to retain CPA Jack Walker as tbe township auditor and James Goulooze ■ its attorney. • Voted 7-0 to keep tbe same financial depositories they now use. The township has funds In Stale Bank of Caledonia. Hastinga Savings A Loan. Great Lakes/Bancorp, and Hastings National Bank. • Listened to Commissioner James Bailey say that changes would be made at the animal shelter, that public comment times at commission meetings might be scheduled at lhe beginning and at the eon of meetings, and that tbe sound system In tbe comxmssooers enamoers procaoiy wwta DC replaced. He also said there wes a poteibility the committee structure of the commission would be changed, resulting in a smaller number. He pledged to keep all meetings of tbe commission and its committees open to lhe public with lhe exception of personnel matters, if a closed session is asked for by lhe employee involved. Personnel matters can be exempted from pubic scrutiny by the epen meetings aa. ■ aware of tbe present probtems of tte county. Doster’s Top 30+ list includes: • Parking: He said tbe county is ready to lose tte parking lots It teases at tte tame Wren Funeral Home in Hastings to comply with sdchtlonal parking requirements required by the city. A new parting plan has to be developed right away.* Doster sakL • Audit: Tte board should meet with its auditor and know when tte auditor comes in. and gain an understanding of tte foil budget, and begin "picking* county coordinator Judith Peterson's brains for tte next two weeks before she leaves. 'She has a tremendous amount of knowledge that is going to be lost tai two weeks.' • Strategic plan: Tte board needs a 20-year strategic plan, wnicn uofnnussioDCT luuuci Herrington has previously proposed. • Labor counsel: Tte board needs to reappraise its labor counsel. • Training fond: Tte board needs to decide bow to spend tte money Commissioner Emmet Herrington is donating to the county for training purposes. During his campaign. Herrington pledged to give his first year's salary to tte county. • Animal shelter. Tte hoard needs to "determine once and for all* where tbe shelter will be located and why there are cixrently no roluoteen there: dectie wbetber to have a dog census: how much money can be spent to repair the old building: and consider tte vacant position for an animal control officer that baa existed 'for quite some time.* Doster questioned why tte shelter had three vehicles, but only one animal control officer on the road. • Personnel file: decide bow tte personnel file for department beads is going lo be tbe problems dial overpopulation likely will cause, but there was enough opposition to tion, she said. "Whenever 1 didn't understand something. I would conduct an interview,* she quipped However. Goize noted that most of the hundreds of typewriters provided were in the Arabic alphabet, so it forced her to write stories with tbe 'bunt-and-peck* method of Jacqueline Schnackenberg admonished tbe board that they shouldn't assume that it was a vote against the library, it was more likely a vote against higher taxes. Nitz said the board "wouldn't be taking any money from anything.* and earmarking tbe money to the local library 'would be a great positive way for Hastings Township to support tbe library.* Also at stake are penal fines. A percentage of civil court fines (such as speeding tickets) go to the library that a township contracts with for service. Tbe amount that went to the Freeport Library in penal fines Ian year was $5,225. When Trustee Mike Smttb said hix feeling waa to put tbe impact fee into a fund and let it grow, perhaps to be used to help homeowners who have problems around tbe landfill. Schnackenberg. wbo is also lhe director of tbe Barry Eaton District Health Department said. *1 would caution the township against a plan for environmental cleanup.... this township could never afford percent of those in prison could not read, and 85 percent of juveniles In tbe court system were illiterate. "This is more important than roads." she stated In tbe regular meeting following the public bearing, tbe board discussed a letter received from lhe Library Board. Tbe letter said its board, "reviewed current policy for issuing borrowers' cards to people living outside our service area. It was ■ Honeymoon almost over, former commissioner says Editor A woman who attended last summer’s in­ ternational conference on population in Catan. Egypt, says abortion was tbe hottest Golze, of St. Joseph, was a delegate to tbe coovencioo because of her positron of first vice president of the United Nations Associ­ ation of Michigan. However, she was able to get press creteotials while in Cairo to better allow her to move around and gain informa­ children do. 'Some programs require 200 to 300 pages (of reading) a month,' be said. *The $45 a year for a registration card to a low-income family is a big hurdle.* In discussion, board members said that a previous request by the library, for a 1/3mill levy to let township residents use the library, was submitted too late to be put on the ballot. They said when tbe board offered to give the library 25 percent more than they had the previous year, the library rejected lhe offer. Hastings Township officials then entered into an agreement with me Freeport Library. For $1,000 a year. Its residents are free lo use the facility at Freeport. The board bas siirco renewed tbe agreement, and is now in a contract with Freeport lo provide tbe service until 1997. Residents of the township subsequently held an election lo allocate 1/3 mill to tbe library, but the proposal was defeated. The amount 1/3 mill represents varies, but this year is $10,970. Tbe estimated annual amount of the Impact fee Is $14^75. will face an imopossible situation." The conference couldn't come to a consen­ sus on abortion as a means of birth control, however. Vice President Al Gore. Goize said, de­ livered *a strong sod compelling speech* al tbe conference. He said the U.S. does not seek to establish abortion world wide, but it believes a woman bas a right to choose abor­ tion as an option. There were, on the other side of tbe issue. 15 caucuses that identified themselves as pro-life. Goize said most delegations saw a need to protect women's health from lhe results of botched abortions and to promote education as a means to fight tbe spread of AIDS. "But without funding, the program of ac­ tion will remain a paper promise.* she said. Goize said the international population summit was tbe fourth held. handled. • Trees: make decisions on tbe trees that are dying on county property. • Signs: better signs ate needed on tte first floor of tbe courthouse to direct visitors to various offices. ___ • Scheduling community room: determine bow and wbo will schedule uses of tte community room in tte new Courts and Law building. • Investments: A report should be requested each year from tte county treastrer a— siting bow all tbe funds are iu vested. • Personnel classifications: update or unify tbe county classification system because guidelines for positions are no longer accurate • Area Agency on Aging: Hear more stout the issue of dissolving lhe regional AAA. which administers funding for senior citizen services in five counties. ■ Administrator or coordinator Tte board needs to define the role of a county administrator/coordinator, which be said win have a permanent effect on tte county for a long time. Input from all eight is needed. • Human Resources Complex: Is tte board committed to this project? Tbe project involves finding property and funding to have a centralized campus to bouse health and human service departments and agencies in the county. Location is of vital importance and within a month's time a decision Is needed to decide whether a community college campus should be bonded with lhe project Another plan needs to be developed for tbe 'faulty, failing* building that houses tbe district health department if tte human resources project is scrapped, be said. • Communications: If better communications with lhe public is a goal, he suggested looking Into the cost of printing the minutes of meetings In a newspaper rather than mail copies of minutes to individuals because tte mailing list is so long. He also suggested putting public comment at both the beginning and end of each meeting. Currently public comment Is Incorporated only at tte beginning of meetings. • Special Revenue Fund for Barry County Rcaource Network: Thirty-one agencies are involved lo try 10 improve health and human services to county citizens end the representatives of tte participating agencies are asking for direction. "You need tn determine bow that (special revenue fond set up recently by tte previous board) is lo be used: whether you are going to be matching funds that each of those departments are going to contribute: they have a request for a directory through tbe phone system — whether you are going to support that... Tte Judge's Task Force has made a request for a $10,000 contribution. Is that something you are going to want funnelcd through this special revenue fund. What is tte structural control within tte BCRN as 10 bow monies are io be spent? Do you want to make lump sum contributions to that and let them determine bow they are going to spend it or are you going to piecemeal every lime they come in with a small request, whether to give It to them at that timer • Emergency management: Dosser said *1 don't know that he's (John Hislop, tbe emergency management director) been evaluated ever a.id that he has a secretary out there that this board has never approved the employment of. That poailioo. I think, should be re-evaluated. It tad never been a full time position prior to this. Whether a full-time position is needed was something we were going to look at after be tad been in place for a while, wtetber we could return 10 a part-time position. See DOSTER, continued on page 6 �P»o« 4 — The Heating* Banner — Thursday, January 12, 1995 Integrated science classes may not be such a good idea 7b The Editor: Youths gave visitor good experience 7o The Editor: Oa New Yesr'r morning 1 had • rather bad experience io Haatingx and a very good expenence. Pleaae let me explain Oa New Year's eve, 1 had my wife meet me al the Hartings mall where we did wme ihoppmg. and then we went to Grand Rapidi for a wedding, leaving my vaa in the mall, far away from the buddingr out of the way. Aa you wen know, k wowed oa New Year'* evening aad when they plowed the parking lot, I teemed they did everything they could to plow me in. My van wm com. ptettty covered wkh ihnh. the windows. front end. wheelt. ere. Everything had frozen ilirah they had thrown over the van, when they plowed the totI had no thovel. All 1 had ww mt ice venper. which I uaed to dig a lew mchea away from lhe wheels. ao I could al lean rock k lo get k out It was snick real good wah frozen ice packed solid under the van. Usually. I could have handled it pretty well, however I am hill feeling the effects of by­ pass surgery and minor surgery, and am not apposed to shovel or do any lifting. Three young men in a pickup came from the direction of the Ponderosa Steak House, and without even being asked, jumped out of their truck io help me get out of this situation. I didn't think to get their names, but ’ want you to know you have some fine young men in Hastings, and I am deeply grateful for their help All we usually hear is how bad the young people are. and 1 wish you would let your readers know they have some young people they can be deeply proud of. Lynn Marshall. CT. MhD Kalamazoo A historic occasion... On Jan. 4ch, Republicans ended 40 years of Democratic control of the House of Represen­ tatives. The 104lh Congress convened at noon as C-SPAN earned the histone proceedings on national to leva ion and did not finish work uadi 1:30 in the morning. The first day of the new Congress brought many changes, in addition to the change in party control and the election of Rep. Newt Gtngnch (R-GA) as Speaker of the House. Congress pun nd • aeries at ntarw aimed ■ making n more accountable lo lhe American people. These reforms included: • Elumaating three corammees aad ZSaabcomkteea. Congress hma'i eliminated a rout du« eoaadBM amce 19*7; • Requiring a three-fifths majority lo iacreaae income lax rases. Write us a Letter! Th* HmUmpb Bmtnt weicomw and encourages latten to th* *dhor aa a maan* of expraaalng an opinion or a point of view on subjects of cunant ganaral Intaiaat. The follow­ ing guidelines have been estab­ lished to help you: •Make your latter brief and to the point. •Letter* should bo written In good taste. •Letton that ata libelous or oeiam«ory win not M puousnso. •Writer* must Include their aigne tore, addraa* and phone number. The wrltor'e name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changee such m spoiling and punctuation. •Sand tetters to: Letters to tbe Editor Hostings Benner P.O. Box B Hustings, Ml 49058 hI^ingsBaNNER Devoted to the interest* of Barry Coanty Since 1856 •NtWSMOK’ DtotoT.MxtoQ (Mtor) Efonu Gfourt (Aaen ESSor) NkAHotkw BtftwiQri JaunGrtup Teresa Fnto Sharon Mtor TL- Stonzaftarion Margaret Foufer RtUy • aa. to 130 pjrt. Saftufttay • aja. - Noon ScoROmman DantM Howel Jerry Johnson Ph^lte Bcwsrs Subacriytioa Rates: S13 per year in Barry Ccaaty $15 per year r atfoMng cartes $16.50 per year etouwhere POSTMASTER: Sand addreaa changee to: PX) BokB HMangs. Ml 49056-0602 Second das* Pottage Paid at Hasangx. Ml 48056 (USES 7-630) • Establishing "zero baselines" for the federal budget. This will end the practice of automatically increasing spending for infla­ tion No longer will Congressmen be able to say they’ve "cut" the budget when they’ve only reduced the increase in spending: • Imping an independent audit of the aaOUSe DOOU, • Abolishing “legislative service" organizations. We'll end taxpayer funding for special intorest organizations such as the Con­ gressional Arts Caucus and the Congressional Textile Caucus, saving $5 million, ebnuaetiag 100 staffers, and cloaing 16 offices; • Banning "commemorative" legislation, and; • Creating a reform task force to look for more ways to reform Congress. The initial reforms had remarkable bipar­ tisan support. During the debate, I sat next to Rep. Andy Jacobs, a conservative Democrat from Indiana. Having decided to watch the ac­ tion from the Republican side of the House chamber, Jacoba was reminded of his view from the Democratic side last year. He saw the minority Republicans become frustrated, aaable to fully partkipaie in the legislative process snd make their vfews heard. Jaoobe. in fact, was one of the few Democrats to supropea rules of debate and similar reforms. tote htstocK month, however, most Democrats joined the GOP and reforms pass­ ed by such overwhelming margins as 43i-O, 429-0 and 430-1. In the Budget Committee orpnuitiOMl meeting on Friday morning. 13 major procedural nrforrnz puaed by a lOMUUilOUS VOW. Although the reforms parsed on the first day are important, they aren't the most impor­ tant changes and won’t affect the lives of most Americans very modi by themselves. What is important and what historians will remember to the change in philosophy that Republicans ■•end to bring to government. Republicans eamaaon a governmeat that to smaller, spends less, taxes less, and returns rights and respon­ sibilities to the American people. That means that the American people are going to have to do more things for themselves. Many of the people who have allowed themselves to become dependent on government are going to have to adjust. I know that these changes will be difficult, but I disagree with those who say that Anrricans have lost the fierce in­ dependent spirit this country was founded oa and won’t tolerate the reduction of govern­ ment services. As we watch Congress in the coming months, we need to keep this struggle ■ ■Ind Sometimes ideas sound great in theory and oa paper, but when put into practice they just don’t produce the desired effect. So we feel it is with the new "integrated science'* dan at Hastings High School If we would have be -n any other parents who read the articles in the Dec. 29 and Jan. 5 Banner, we probably would have been im­ pressed with the innovative concept of the class. The Dec. 29 article stated, "Less reliance is placed on textbooks... There is a textbook, but it is used for resource only. The same ar­ ticle described the class as "totally project oriented." This is why we are concerned. The students ure seif taught. The teachers do no teaching. They assign groups, they assign projects with guidelines of what ac­ tivities are to be included in that project, answer questions and grade the presentations. The students spend time in the classroom deciding who will do each activity, going to the library or discussing what they have researched. Let's remember that these students are 14 and 15 years old. We feel it is unrealistic to expect most of them to teach themselves. The teachers who designed this curriculum have to understand that these students have had nine years of traditional teaching. It seems unfair to throw them into a class where they teach themselves. Could this be why the students we know are admitting to their parents that they really aren't learning very much? Honest people are appreciated 7b The Editor: Imagine my aerpriae and delight when I picked up my dry cleaning .nd diacovered the $27 I inadvertently had left in the pocket at my trouaen, atapted to my $6 denning bill. Way to go. Barry County Cleaner,! Here’, to rmall town, and honest business Letters The integrated science classes are supposed to prepare the students for advanced chemistry, advanced biology, advanced physics and advanced earth science. So far. our son has learned a few interesting facts from the projects he has done. However, knowing that a hair dryer sucks up electricity and the television uses very little probably will not help him get through advanced physics. This is a special concern foe those of us who have a student planning a science-related career. What will hr,-ten in college? Besides not tetg atfe to assess what or if the students have learned (these is no semester exam), group projects create other types of problems. We were told at the high school open house that all projects, except for the first, would be done in groups to improve teamwork skills — something employers say many employees lack. We have been hearing this from teachers for several yean, and working in a group does help some students learn about teamwork and cooperation. However, by ninth grade, they are willing to do their share of the work or they aren't, and they don’t care how it affects the rest of the group. We. like most parents, have raised our son to be responsible We feel that teenagers have enough to do tust growing up. leamma about themselves and gening through school without the added burden of teaching someone else'i child responsibility. Also. the students are given ao individual grade and a group grade. We don’t like the idea of student, being given any grade, higher or lower, baaed on another student's work. We are not totally against " projects." They can teach student, to dunk, analyze and solve -g-f - prooicms. Our son has improved his research skills. However, after four projects, he is getting bored and just plain tired of research. He is not the only one. There are eight pro­ jects in Integrated Science 1 and 12 in In­ tegrated Science II. These are, by the way, re­ quired classes. Did the teachers who designed this currictt&m consider student burnout as a possibility? If students feel this way now, how will they feel about science at the end of IOd» grade? We feel a combination of traditional teaching and projects — perhaps two in­ dividual and two group projects for the year in Integrated Science 1 and three individual and three group projects for the entire year in In­ tegrated Science II would be appropriate. The Dec. 29 Banner article stated, "k's not enough for students to memorize and recite facts, they have to have a deep undemanding of scientific concepts." We agree with that, but even college anatomy and physiology had lecture and lab periods. Since articles explaining this new science class appeared in the Banner on two con­ secutive weeks, it wc~Sd seem that teachers are really trying to "sell" this class to oa. It certainly is to their advantage to make this curriculum succeed. After ail, now they have no daily lesson plans, no leaching and no tests to prepare. Dean aad Nyla Rounds Hastings Welborn’s column will be missed 7b The Editor: Sorry Jack Welborn will discontinue his weekly articles ("Right to the Point" in the Reminder). We wish he could keep on. Some group called and I told them about the choice of childbirth (column). Could I send it to them? Because it’s on two pages. 1 need permission. Is it possible to give copies to others? babies n a million dollar racket Thanks forgiving Wctborn's view. The new, media is ao bitted. Please give history of Abe Lincoln end George Washington. People need lo know how White Brother died to free the sieves. Mr. and Mr, George Frost Caledonia Editor', Note: Permiwon lo reprint ■ col­ umn should be gamed from former Senator Jack Welborn Hta address is 630* Riverview Drive. Parchment. 4900* aad hia home phone number ia (616) 345-3663. What happened to ‘MurphyT 7b The Editor: 1 was wondering arty Jo Beth and Murphy's article, are ao Inugrr ia the paper. I really enjoyed her great knowledge on all kind, of dog problems. I first met Jo Beth at her home. She ia a ware aad loving person who love, docs, and dog love her. I have called on her lor help, and she take, the time to call back. I appreciate a job well done by Jo beth and will miss her great articles. Barb Stauffer Middleville U.S. Senate Spancar Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirfcson Senate Office Budding, Washington DC 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Budding, Washinghon D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave . Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phono (B16) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomappie, Yankee Spring*, Orangeville, Practeville and Barry township* and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United State* House of Repiosentatives. Washington D C. 20615, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, dmtrict representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carton, Woodland, Rutland. Hasting* and Castleton townships, the city of Hasting*, the upper two third* of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapkts, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-6383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phono (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. Stets Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (al of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, Stet? Capitol, P.O. Bex 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87lh District (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �- - - - - - *UpF • The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 12, 1995 - Page 5 FI-NANC1ALA Solid waste amendment procedures explained by chairman of committee focusl< /UnMWAy . JMUit 0. Christensen ot EdWwrt D. Jones & Co. Purchasing Power of 1974 Dollar t 1/1/74 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 by Jen Gallup St^ff Writer Changing a solid waste plan, which is required by Law for each county in Michigan, is not an easy procedure. The rules governing the amending of tbe document are long and complicated In an effort to make the process understandable, if not simple, the chairman of ibe committee tba overaeea unending tbe document answered questkxia oa the current nite of tbe four Barry County solid wane What You Needed to Equal Qne 1974 Dollar $1.00 $1.00 1.12 1.20 1.26 1.34 1.47 1.66 1.87 103 2.11 2.19 2.28 236 2.39 2.50 Z61 2.73 2.90 2.98 3.07 3.15 £9 .83 .79 .74 .68 .60 .54 .49 .47 .46 .44 .42 .42 .40 .38 37 35 34 33 32 Rising income is the best answer to rising prices We're <11 familiar with the effect, of iaflteioa. Your nmiag cup of coffee that coal a quarter 20 yean ago ao* coon $5 ceata. mote than three times aa natch. The dream hooae you bought for $36,000 ia 1974 would coat $126,000 today. According to the Consumer Price btdex. fee purchasing power of the dollar has declined 64 percent over the part 20 yean; fee dollar of 1974 n worth only 32 ceata aoday. Most people consider inflation as it ■ relates to their aalaries, and they expect twtplrryrrt ao increaae their pay to keep up ’ wife ■fiatioa. However, very few people coraaader inflatioo when choosing ta­ I vestments. Invesson who "safety'' put all . their money into guaranteed investments that offer regular income and no growth . gOMKW any sue feexr income aad prinl dpal deteriorate aa inflation erodes tnyiag • I®" To ill—lte> the importance of rising in­ ' cone in staying ahead of inflation, let'a < look al two hypothetical couples. Both couples retired al fee end of 1973 with ; $200,000 to isveat. The Smiths found an j excellent investment that pronuaed to return I then $200,000 m 20 yean Better yet. it guamueed to pay them a fixed rate of 7 percent — that's $14,000 every year octi ; maturity. In 1974, that was a generous offer that fee Smiths decided to accept. ; As the yean paaaed. however, inflation , (rising prices) eroded the value of their an| nuel income. By the lime their investmeat matured ia 1974, it took $44,100 to pur ; dtaae what their $14,000 bought in 1974. ; Even worse, the Smiths' $200,000 nest egg : bought leas than half of what it did when they untested it 20 yean earlier. ! The Joneses, on the other hand. . undmenod the importance of staying ahead of rising prices. They invested their : $200,000 in portfolio of professionally : managed stocks feat have a history of keep ! tag up with inflation. Because they needed income, they decided to withdrew 6 percent each year, baaed on die value of their ac­ count at the end of da pre dus year. In 1974, they withdrew 6 percent of their original $200,000 investment, or $12,000. In 1975. they took 6 percent of their ac­ count balance as of the end of 1974. and so on each year. Tbe Joneses* investment is not guaranteed, so they understand that the value of their original principal, as well as their income, fluctuates. Here's the actual amount of income the Joneses would have received in various years, based on theit investment's value at the end of each previous year: 1974. $12,000; 1978. $12,767; 1983. $21,837; 1988. $36,647; 1993. $55,592 The J oases’ total income over the 2O-year period was $545,050. and their original in­ vestment grew to $977,704. Tnis is a history lesson that may or may not repeat itself, but it is a valuable finan­ cial planning tool. No one can predict the future, but we can probably asssume that prices will continue to rise. Like the Smiths and the Joneses, you might find that the on­ ly way to meet rising prices is with rising Adult Faster Care HQVC PRIVATE ROOMS Th,. IT! Wry to Ml? 945-9554 Gd/ 24-HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK NEWS NEWS NEWS ol..your - STOCKS — Company । Close Change -1V. 48*/. AT&T —n 4O1/. Ameritech + 1*/. 52*/i Anheuser-Busch + 2*/. 51*/. Chrysler +3 Clark Equipment 58'fr + »/. 23’/. CMS Energy -3*h Wl. Coca Cola + 2*/. Dow Chemical 69 ♦ *fc 80*/. Exxon + '/. 12*/. Family Dollar 28*/. + 'h Ford + '/. 42 General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 27'/. + ’/• 2Th Hastings Mfg. ♦3 78*/. IBM 42*/. —Vh JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 54’/. 13*/. + •/. Kmart 57’/. -•/. Kellogg Company + ’fc McDonald's 29V. + ’fc 47»/. Seats + »/. Southeast Mich. Gas 18*/. 14V. +1 Spartan Motors -*/. Upjohn 30*/. —4.70 Gold $374.80 -.06 4.68 Silver + 28.26 Dow Jones 3866.74 Volume 351,000,000 • Insure coordination and public participation. • Advise counties and municipalities • Review work elements. • Approve tbe plan. After review and public hearings, the solid waste planning committee sends the amendment to tbe County Board with a recommendation. Tbe County Board may either approve, disapprove or return tbe amendment to the commitlee with Us reaaons for justifying the return. Within 30 days, the planning committee then must send lhe amendment back to the board, cither with no changes or with changes baaed on recommendations given by the board There is no time Frame for action by the County Board if It re* returned by tbe planning committee, but its options then only include disapproving it or approving it. If they approve it. lhe amendment goes to income. to SUBSCRIBE! The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Dr. V. Harry Adrounie. chairman of the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee. detailed tbe procedure. Anyone can ask for an amendment to the solid waste plan from the Barry County Board of Cnmmitsiooen, Adrounie said. Tbe County Board then appoints a Solid Waste Hanning Committee. The committee members serve two-year terms Tbe people wbo will be on tbe board are chosen according to specifications set by the stake. Included are four representatives from the solid waste management industry, two representatives from environmental groups, three from tbe public, one from an Industrial waste generator, and one elected official each from county, township and city goverments. Tbe law calls for a 14th member from a regional planning agency, but since there is none in tbe area, the committee bas 13 members. Once tbe committee is formed, tbe members elect a chairman and establish procedures, in this case, Robert's Rules of Order. Tbe function of the committee ia lo: • Review tbe Barry Corny Board of Commissioacrs' work program • Identify local policies and priorities. For your insurant e < all Farmers Insurance SPECIAL "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" Ben and Ronna Dove (616) 948-9433 348 WiUffts Rd Hasting*. MI 49058 • NOTICE • Barry county Is accepting applica­ tions for various boards and commissions, especially the Community Mental Health Board and the Substance Abuse Board. Ap­ plications are available from. County Coordinator 220 w. state street Hastings. Ml 49058 (61® 948-4891 Applications are due back by January 27,1995 PUBLIC NOTICE JTPA MQUaST HM PROPOSALS ante coverage with Farm- mgful saving* and gives fast, (air, friendly service. boat insurance. TM Hid Co— Emptoyment and Training Cotwortxm. inc at Cw MMti of tas Barry. Branch and Calhoun Pnvtea Ind—ry Council and O— Elected Oflicurt. Is In the proc— ot procuring Me lor tM o—alIon ot KtMttea mo Mrvtam to ba funded by TIM HB ol Itw Job Training PwtrwraMp Act. Taa Tmt HB Program, Mo known as tha Sranmar Youth EnxHoymant nd Training Program, prariom caraw axplorabon and work axpwwnca to oconomicaity draadvaMagTO youth, agm 14 through 21. Tha tkno frame, lor program operation, era between Moy 1, i»6. and Augwt 31. IK A Aegueet lot Propoeai (RFP) Package haa been dmWooed lo secure bide lor the ooerteion ol Title US Program, The RFP Protege detart, the gukMinm end procedure, lor wbminmg ^Hyour'^Mtey 0 ritwwted in wOmming • propoui lor IM GARY BEGG, LUTCF GARY BEGG AGENCY Fix-S4S-H14 FARMERS program plMM notify IM office by either FAX ISIMBSKNI or teleptione BfMBMBZIl The RFP will be mMM on high dourly. Wort Perfect orakerte, upon reque.1 An RFP Prokage or oaken, will M ruHed io your igwicy A Bldder'i Conference Win be conducted on Jwiuery 20, UK. of M0 Ml in IM Mcond hoot Conference Room of our AOmmietrahve Othcee |M Eoet Mrctngon MM. Downtown BWM Creek) Tha will 0. tM only opportunity to Mk oveshon, Moul the RFP Completed proooete. tn duo by 320 p.m on Febnary 17,19B5. PropoMl, wtxrutted otter IM oMMIaMd doedime wW nol M eccepled Mid Counta. a on eouel oopodunitr employer Tha mtonna Bon a MtebH in utemative format., nch m rarge type or on Ma. upon request to Mid Counta, Consortium or through IM MteMgm Reioy Syi'em (voice ot TOO te 14004493777). all of the municipalities In tbc county for their votes. If they disapprove It. it dies. If it goes to the various townships and cities for a vote. It must pass 14 of Ute 21 mumcipaiities in lhe county for It lo go to the director of tbe Michigan Department of Natural Resources for final approval. At tbe present time, tbe County Board has tbe first of tbe four amendment i to tbe solid waste plan submitted by City Management It was relumed to them by tbc Solid Waste Planning Committee with a recommendation to bold II until tbe solid waste plan Itself has wok done cn IL The four amendments proposed would not actually fit in the plan without an overhaul of tbe entire plan." Adrounie explained. The plan, completed In 1990. already is outdated and because of changes lo lhe solid wsste industry, is dependent on flawed staustics. he added. One problem Is that tbe DNR has prohibited updates of county waste plans until June 1996, Adrounie said. However, the planning committee can make a proposed amendment to update the plan and go through the same process (as the other amendments), be said. Tbe Solid Waste Planning Committee ia recommending to the County Board members that they hire qualified and experienced people in the field of solid waste mmanagement to identify and rewrite proposed amendment to make the plan cuntsa.* Adrounie sakL That's tbe main reason we asked tbe commissioners to bold City Management's amendment' Tbe status of tbe four amendments, in the order that they were proposed. Is as follows. ■ City Management amendment, which asked to be able to import solid waste from 12 nearby counties, is In tbe hands of the commissioners, after being returned by the planning committee. * The Pinch Company amendment asks lo be allowed to lake special waste out of Barry County lo its Ionia County landfill. Special waste typically is construction debris and contaminated soils. Thai request was sent lo the County Board last summer from the pinning cnmmtnee with a recommendation to approve it. * Browning Ferris International wants to be able to export up to 100 percent of Barry County's solid waste to another county. BF1 will have public hearings next May. * Waste Management also asks to export special solid waste from Barry County. Il is still . uh lhe planning committee The date of die bearings trill be set closer to May, with public announcements of the times and places for Ute meetings, Adrounie said. He also noted that. 'So far. the process has no cost the taxpayer:. cent.' The law says that any entity that proposes an amendment to a aolid waste pirn must pay all related expenses, which includes ixibllshod notices of tbe meetings, secretarial help, per diem and milage for committee mernben. and rent for xpace. If appiicabte Adrounie said tbe committee members, except for two retirees, are giving their time and experience to sit on the board at lhe same time they are earning a living He said be was on tbe board. "because I was brought up In the community, it gave me a sun la life. Thia community baa been good to me; and Tm just trying to give a little hack.' Taxpayers’ Guide can give assistance Michigan taxpayer, can get help preparing their 1994 lax returns with a free guide available from the Lansing office of State Rep. Terry Geiger. R-Lake Odessa ■•Tile easy to read taxpayer,' guide makes the task of completing tax form, much more pleasant.'' said Geiger, "h presenu the latest tax information in a concise aad helpful format. *T urge area residents to obtain a copy of this useful guide to make the lax preparing season a little less stressful." The guide contains the latest informatton on the Michigan income lax, property taxes, homestead property tax credits, tingle tviiinrss tax and other related sabjects. Il aiao includes sample filing forma aad a list of phone numbers for assistance. For free copies of the 1994 Michigan Tax­ payers' Guide, call Geiger', Lansiag office at ($17) 373-0842 or write him at the State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014. Lansing. Mich. . AMBUCAN * LUNG AMOC1ATIOH. MOMOMA A. „ ■ a mflemri/ STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION Barry County Telephone Company is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Electrification Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and the rules and regulations of tbe U.S. Department of Agriculture which provide that no person In the United States on the basis of race, color, notional origin, age, or handicap shall be excluded from partlcipaticii In, admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of this organization's programs oi activities. The person responsible for coordinating this organization's nondiscrimina­ tion compliance efforts Is Robert Asher, General Manager. Any Individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has sub­ jected them to discrimination may obtain further Information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization; or the Secretary, US. Department of Agriculture. Washington, D.C. 20250; or the Administrator, Rural Electrification Ad­ ministration, Washington, D.C. 20250. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible. NOTICE OF HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE IS HEREBY: The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a hearing, on January 19, 1995 at 800 PM at the Rutland Chocfer Township Hall, 2461 Heath Rood, Hastings, Michigan. To ad upon a request of Mr. Michael Bateson. Mr. Bateson currently has o 25 foot easement to his property described as: N 25 A W 1/2 W 1/2 NW 1/4 Sec 5-39 with perm row described as strip 25 ft wide extending S from SO 25 A along W Sec line to cen of Hwy. Mr. Bateson would like a variance to be able to use this easement so he can build on his property. Rutland Charter Township Oridnance Sec 104.1705 Road Access Requirements states that regulations under subsection do not prohibit the construction of buildings upon land more than 250 feet from a public road, provided that the parcel of land has at least 66 feet of frontage on a public rood. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the above request, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. The application for the above request is available for inspection ot the Rutland Charter Township Hail, on AAonday and Thursday mornings between 9:00 a.m. and noon. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser­ vices should contact the Rutland Charier Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 12, 1995 - Page 5 FINANCIAL Solid waste amendment procedures explained by chairman of committee FOCUS jkn*wiy...Marfc D. Chrtelenean of Edwaro 0. Jones * Co. Purchasing Power of 1974 Dollar t 1/1/74 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 What You Needed to EtroriQrc 1921 Dollar S1.00 .89 .83 .79 .74 .68 .60 J54 .49 .47 .46 .44 .42 .42 .40 .38 37 35 34 33 32 $1.00 1.12 1.20 1.26 1.34 1.47 1.66 1.87 103 Zll 119 2.28 Z36 2.39 2.50 Z61 Z73 190 2.98 3.07 3.15 Rising income is the best answer to rising prices We’re all familiar with the effects of mflaioa. Year morning cup of coffee that coat a quarter 20 yean xgo no* coats 85 ceaas, more than three times aa much. The dream home you bought for $36,000 in 1974 would coat $126,000 today According to tbe Conoomer Price Index, the purchasing power at the dollar has declined 64 percent over the past 20 yean; the dollar at 1974 ia worth only 32 cents today. Most people consider iaflalioa as it relates so their salaries, and they expect ■ employer. to increase their pay to keep up ' with inflation. However, very few people consider inflation when choosing in­ vestments. Investors who “safely" put all ■ then* money into guaranteed investments that offer regular income and no growth , pnaenrial any see *exr income and prin* cipal deteriorate as inflation erodes buying ■ POWCT To illuarate the importance at rising »• ; come in staying ahead of inflation, let’s * look al two hypothetical couples. Both couples retired at the end of 1973 with $200,000 to invest The Smith. found an excellent investment that promised to return their $200,000 in 20 yean. Better yet. it guamileed to pay them a fixed rate of 7 percent — that’s $14,000 every year anti : maturity. In 1974, that was a generous offer 1974. they withdrew 6 percent of their original $200,000 investment, or $12,000. In 1975. they took 6 percent of their ac­ count balance as of lhe end of 1974. and so on each year. The Joneses' investment is not guaranteed, so they understand that the value of their original principal, as well as their income, fluctuates. Here's the actual amount of income fee Joneaea would have received in various yean, based on then investment's value at the end of each previous year: 1974, $12,000; 1978, $12,767; 1983, $21,837; 1988. $36,647; 1993, $55,592. The Jeunes* total income over the 2O-year period was $545,050. and their original in­ vestment grew to $977,704. Tais is a history lesson that may or may not repeat itself, but it is a valuable finan­ ce planning tool. No one can predict the future, but we can probably asssume that prices will continue to rise Like the Smiths aad the Joneses, you might find that the on­ ly way to meet rising prices is with rising committee with its reasons for justifying tbe return. Within 30 days, lhe planning committee then must send lhe amendment back to tbe board, either with no changes or with changes based on recommendations given by the board. There is no time frame fat action by the County Board if* It w returned by lhe planning committee, but its options then only include disapproving it or approving it If they approve it. tbe amendment goes to Adult Faster Can PRIVATE ROOMS Umma >nm n Mi Rijb nave aomeniing to Ml? a.//945-9554 24-HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK SPECIAL "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" Ben and Ronna Doot (616) 948-9433 348 WiUtm Rd Hasting*. MI 49058 • NOTICE • Barry County Is accepting applica­ tions for various boards and commissions, especially the Community Mental Health Board and the Substance Abuse Board. Ap­ plications are available from. - STOCKS Company । Ctoee Change 48*/. -1*fc AT&T 40*/. Ameritech + 11. 52*/. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler + 2*/. 51*/. 56'/. +3 Clark Equipment + */. 23’/. CMS Energy -2*/. 49’/. Coca Cola + 21. 69 Dow Chemical 80*/. + ’/. Exxon + '/. 12*/. Family Dollar 28*/. + '/. Forci + ’/. 42 General Motors + 1. Groat Lakes Bancorp 27'/. ♦ ’/. 22’/. Hastings Mfg. +3 76*/. IBM —1V. 42*/. JCPenney + */. 54’/. Johnson & Johnson + 1. 13*/. Kmart —1. 57*/. Kellogg Company + '/. 29’/. McDonald's 47*/. + ’/. Sears + »/. Southeast Mich. Gas 18*/. 14'/. +1 Spartan Motors —*fc Upjohn 30*/. —4.70 Gold $374.80 -.06 4.68 Silver + 28.26 Dow Jones 3866 74 Volume 351,000,000 • Insure coordination and public pHtiClpBtiOQ. • Advise counties and municipalities. • Review wort elements. • Approve the plan. After review and public hearings, lhe solid waste planning commiuee sends tbe amendment to the County Board with a irrommrndaticn. Tbe County Board may either approve, disapprove or return the amendment to Ute income that the Smiths decided to accept. ; As the yean pasted, however, inflation , (rising prices) eroded tbe value of their an­ ; mad income. By the lime their investment matured in 1974, it took $44,100 to pur­ ! chase wfam their $14,000 bought in 1974. ; Even worse, the Souths’ $200,000 nest egg ; bought less than half of what it did when : they inveated k 20 yean earlier. ! The Joneses. <at the other hand. , understood the importance of staying ahead ; of rising prices. They invested their : $200,000 ia portfolio of professionally ! managed stocks that have a history of keep ! ing up with inflation. Because they needed : income, they decided to withdrew 6 percent each year, baaed on the value of their ac­ count at the end of fee pre foot year. In The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Changing a solid waste plan, which is required by law for each county in Michigan, is not an easy procedtre. Tbe rules governing the amending of the document are long and compilcaied. In an effort to make the process understandable, if not simple, the chairman of the committee that oversees amending lhe document answered questions on the current state of the four Barry County solid waste plan amendmen ts. Dr. V. Harry Adrounie, chairman of tbe Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee, (Waited tbe procedure. Anyone can ask for an amendment to the solid waste plan from tbe Barry County Board of Commlsaioocrs. Adrounie said. The County Board then appoints a Solid Waste Planning Commiuee. The committee members serve two-year terms. The people who will be on tbe board are chosen according to specifications set by tbe ataae. Included are four representative. from the solid waste management industry, two representatives from environmental groups, three horn tbe public, one from an industrial waste generator, and one circled official each from county, township and city goverments. The law calls for a 14th member from a regional planning agency, but since there is none In tbe area, the committee has 13 members. Once tbe committee is formed, the members elect a chairman and establish procedures, in this case, Robert's Rules of Order. Tbe function of tbe commiuee is to: • Review tbe Barry Conty Board of Commissioners' work program • Identify local policies and priorities. For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group 'd Dncovef the advantage having aH your major p-jur- ance coverage with Farm­ ers No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gtvei fasts lak, friendly service. Call a Farmers Agent for auto. We, fire, commercial, boat insurance. County Coordinator 220 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Applications are due back by January 27,1995 PUBLIC NOTICE JTPA MQWMT PM PROPOSALS The fed Counttoe Emptoyrnnt red Training Conaortkan. Inc. on tha tretwf of the Barry, Branch and CMtoun PtWara tnduatry Comal and CNet Beefed Othciart. ia In the ptocsm of procuring bide lor the operation ol cctMtle, rod wnrice. to bo funded by Title «B ol the Job Training Pwtnararup Act. "at Tkfe «S Program, too known aa the Sumer Youth Enptoymert end Training Program, praridaa corner exploration ml wore experience to economically dieethrenraqed youth, ego, 14 through 21. The time trama lor program operation, ere Ween Mar 1.1905, and August 31. t«6 A Requai tar Prouoew (RFP) PnOoge ha been dewtoped lo roevra brio tor the opentton ol rifle U8 Programs The RFP Package dotal. the gutoeltnee end procedural tor eutnming P*?your,egency is toteraetod in eutenning • propout for the GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent CARY BEGG AGENCY Jala. Haraa, Uta, Ciaaixld FscMMrit program pteea notify the otneo by either FAX fSIMSSSSSB or totapbone m+OSMBZIl The RFP win be antUM on Nfe oensrty. Word Ported diekettee. upon request An RFP Peckege or dtaken wta be meMd to your egency A Btoder-s Conference wM be conducted on jenuery 20. USS. ol M0 un in the second floor Conferenco Room of oa Admrmstretwe Offices 68 Eset Midngen MMI. Downtown Bettie Crook). This will be the only opportunity to elk questions shout the RFP Completed propoeofe era due by 330 pjn. on Febrvsry 17,1086. Proposer, suommed srier ms esisUished dssritme will not be ecceptod Mid Counties Is on squei opportunity employer Thio inform* Hon Is onMife in Memotwe iormett. such st urge type or on lope, upon request lo Mid Counties Consortium or through the Michigan Refer System frotoe a TOO st 1«O44»-3777l all of the municipalities In ibe county for their votes. If they disapprove it, it dies. If it goes lo the various townships and cities for a vote. It must pass 14 of the 21 mumcipaiities in tbe county for it to go to tbe director of tbe Michigan Department of Natural Resources for final approval. Al tbe present Ume. tbe County Board has lhe first of the four amendment < to tbe solid waste plan submitted by Qty Management. It was returned lo them by tbe Solid Waste Planning Committee with a recommendation to bold it until tbe solid wane plan Itself has work done on It The four amendments proposed would not actually fit In tbe plan without an overhaul of tbe entire plan." Adrounie explained. The plan, completed In 1990, already is outdated and because of changes in tbe solid waste industry, is dependeni on flawed statistics, he added. One problem Is that tbe DNR has prohibited updates of county waste plans until June 1996. Adrounie said. However, the planning committee can make a proposed amendment to update lhe plan and go through the same process (as the other amendments), be said. The Solid Waste Planning Commiuee la recommending to tbe County Board members that they hire qualified and experienced people in tbe field of aolld wane mmanagement to Identify and rewrite proposed amendment lo make tbe plsr. current." Adrounie aaid. That'a tbe main reason we asked the commissioners to bold City Management's amendment" Tbe status of tbe four amendmmta. in the order that they were proposed. Is as follows. • Qty Management amendment, which asked to be able to import solid waste from 12 nearby counties, is in tbe bands of the commissioners, after being returned by the planning committee • The Pltacb Company amendment asks to Tbe date of the bearings win be set closer to May. with public announcements of the times and places for tbe nettings, Adrounie said. He also noted that. "So far. tbe process bas net coat the taxpayers a cent." Tbe law says that any entity that proposes an amendment to a solid waste plat trust pay all related expenses, which includes published notices of the meetings, secretarial help, per diem and milage for committee members, and rent for apace, ifapplicabie. Adrounie eaid tbe committee members, except for two retirees, are giving their lira and experience to sit on the board at the same time they are earning a living. He said be waa on the board, "because I was brought up In the community, it gave me a atari in lite. Thia community has been good to me; and Tm Just trying to give a little ba*." Taxpayers* Guide can give assistance Michigan taxpayers can get help preparing their 1994 tax returns with a free guide available from the Lansing office of State Rep. Terry Geiger. R-Lake Odessa. "The easy lo read taxpayers’ guide makes the task of completing tax forms much more firmer," said Geiger, "h presents the latest tax information in a concise and helpful format. "1 urge area residents lo obtain a copy of this useful guide to make the tax preparing season a little less stressful." The guide ooouuns the latest information on the Michigan incane lax. property taxes, homestead property lax credits, siagle horror.. tax and other related subjects. It also includes sample filing forms and a list of phone numbers for assistance. Fa free copies at the 1994 Michigan Tax­ payers' Guide, call Geiger's Lanaing office at (517) 373-0842 or write him at the Slate Capital. P.O. Box 30014, Laming. Mich. be sliowed to take special waste out of Barry County to its Ionia County landfill. Special waste typically is construction debris snd contaminated soils. That request was sent to tbe County Board last summer from (be planning committee with a recocnmendMkxi to approve U. • Browning Ferris International wants to be able to export up to 100 percent of Barry County’s solid waste to another county. BFI win have public bearings next May. • Waste Management also asks to export special solid waste from Barry County. 11 Is still ' itb the planning commiitec. ■L. a ros. f4.aU/ STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION Barry County Telephone Company Is the recipient ot Federal financial assistance from the Rural Electrification Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture which provide that no person In the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, or handicap shall be excluded from partlcipatlc.i In, admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of this organization's programs ot activities. The person responsible for coordinating this organization's nondiscrimina­ tion compliance efforts is Robert Fisher, General Manager. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has sub­ jected them to discrimination may obtain further Information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization; or the Secretary, US. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250; or the Administrator, Rural Electrification Ad­ ministration, Washington, D.C. 20250. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible. NOTICE OF HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE IS HEREBY: Tbe Rutland Charier Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a hearing, on January 19,1995 at 8d» PM at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Rood. Hastings, Michigan. To oct upon a request ci Mr. Michael Bateson. Mr. Bateson currently has a 25 foot easement to his property described as: N 25 A W 1/2 W 1/2 NW 1/4 Sac 5-39 with perm row described os strip 25 ft wide extending S from SO 25 A along W Sec line to con of Hwy. Mr. Bateson would like a variance to bo able to use this easement so ho con build on his property. Rutland Charter Township Oridnonce Sec 104.1705 Road Access Requirements states that regulations under subsection do not prohibit the construction of buildings upon land more than 250 feet from a public rood, provided that the parcel of land has at least 66 foot of frontage on a public road. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the above request, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. The application for the above request is available for inspection at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, on Monday and Thursday mornings between 9:00 a.m. and noon. Rutland Charier Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary olds and services, such os signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities ol the hearing upon five days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser­ vices should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk ot the address or telephone number listed below. BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 2461 Heath Rood. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 6 — The Heatings Banner — Thursday, January 12, 1995 DOSTER, continued from page 3 • Belk Tbc bell in the lower necdi to be repaired. • Listen position: Doster said tbe board might want lo consider having a liaison position to til in on meetings of the Depvtmea of Social Services Board, wtdcb he said was a very important board with a very large budget. He said the position would not have voting power but would provide a lot of insight about the workings of that agency. He said the county used to pay Rae M. Hoare when she was a commissioner to be the liaison to that board. • Animal shelter investigation: "You need 10 determine what to do with that." Doster said. Copies of tbe animal shelter investigation remain with former commissioners and should be returned because they are county-owned documents and the board should know where those copies are. he said. • RaUticai ties: "You need io increase your political ties aad awareness at the state and level, federal he said. Three U.S. congressmen represent different parts of the county, giving the county a good deal of "power," be said. • Janitorial department head: Janitor Ray Ward has all the authority of a department head and should be involved in department head meetings, be said. • Retention ponds: Tbomapple Manor s retention ponds are near capacity. • Property: The board should know exactly what county-owned property exists and the location of tbe parcels. Tree management should be considered for the 40-acre tract tbe state gave tbe county in Orangeville Township. • Recording system: a recording system is needed for the commissioners' chambers and speakers to enhance the audience s abilities to hear what commissiooers are saying. • Landfill: decisions regarding proposed amendments to the county's solid waste plan. at the. Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES THOKNAPFLK VALLIV WOBD OF F A IT1 rELLOWSHIF. 2750 Wall Laie Rd Jeffrey A. Arertt. Pxato- CHRIST. 541 N Mfctegan Aw., Hob?. Ml 49051. Sunday Ser vicca: Bible Ctemaa 10 vm., Wortep II Bvooh* Service* 6 church Tanaday prayer and ataa* time 9:30 a.m. Wodneoday evenit >: arnvic* *30 pm. Yon* poop 1651 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 24,5 623-2090 (Detern) after 6 pm WILCOMI CORNER' UNITKD MRTHODI1T Cal ftr facades - 623-3110. ROSE Dortern 367-4061 CATHOLIC _______ Floraice.J. Hunt________ | | LAKE ODESSA - Florence 1. Hum. 92, at Like OtaM went lo be with our Lore! oo Serurdey, Jiuuary 7, 1995 at Peanock Hospital. She waa ben on September 11, 1902 in Barberton. Ohio, tbe daughter of Oliver and Alice (Carrier) Shellman She wn mairicd to Charles Vern Hunt on October 15,1922. He preceded her in death on October 11, 1951 Mis. Hum was a member of the First Conp^ationsl Church ot Lake Odessa. She was also preceded In death by a brother, CUffoed Shellman Survivors include one atm, Elwin (Doris) Hum of Mount Olive, Illinoit; two daughter!. Barban Strong of Lake and Mn. ManhaU (Madeline) Meyen of Woodland; 17 grandchildren; 31 great*grandchildren; one great greal-granddaughter; tiuer-iu-law. Thel­ ma Shellman of Lake Odessa; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will beheld on Tuesday, 2-4 psn. Funeral Services will be held on Wednes­ day. January 11, at 1:00 p.m. at lhe Koops Funeral Chspel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Keith McIver officiating. Burial will be ia Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributioos may be made to the Commission on Aging or Helping Hands ■/ Ionia County BELLEVUE - Funeral Services for Margaret L. Augustine, 83, of Bellevue, took place on Wednesduy, January 4, 1995 at lhe Bellevue United Methodist Church. She wu born on March 10,1911 ia Carmel Township, die daughter of Claude W. and Flor­ ence (Griffith) Burkett. She graduated from Charlotte High School and County Normal and recieved her teaching degree from Michigan State University. Mrs Augustine taught at the Cogsil Section. Follett, Auyria aad Bellevue Schools. She went to the Byron School for six years and returned in 1956 to Bellevue Schools, where she taught seventh and eighth grade English until retiring in 1975 after more than 31 yean of teaching. She wu a member of nellevuc United Methodist Church, Bellevue Retired Teachers, Michigan Education Association and Eaton County Retired School Peraonnel. She wu a member ot Bellevue-Olivet Chapter 4196, Order of the Eastern Star and a former member and put matron of Kalamo Chapter »399. OES. She enjoyed crafts, flowers aad readlag. She married Harry L. Augustine on May 23, 1931. Survivors include her husband Hany; sons, James Hany Augustine of Bellevue and Jerald C. Augustine of Marshall; daughter, Marilyn L Thornton of Bellevue; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great­ grandchild; brothers. Holland Burkett of Vermontville, Robert Burkett of Bellevue and Gaylord Burkett of Earn Rapids; a Siam, Katherine Stamm of Hastings. Tbe Reverend William bandars ofllcialed st tbe Funeral Services. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery ia Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made lo tbe Bellevue Memorial ScMorvhip Foundation or Bellevue Uniled Methodist Church. Arrangements were made oy Shaw Funeral Home-Lehmaa Chapel in Bellevue. HASTIN GS - Mary Jane Leary, 73, of Hast­ ings. passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 1995 at Pennock Hospital. Shewasbornon August 15,1921 in Hart, the dsughter at Hubert and Marne (Locker) Menerey. She was raised in the Muskegon and Nash­ ville areas and gradnatrd from Nashville High School in 1939. She married John C Leary on June 3,1945 and has lived all her married life in the Hastings area. She aad her husband owned aad operated the former “Leary’s Sport Cemer” ia Hastings for 40 years. Previous employmem included a drug store in Lansing and Continental Moton in Muskegon during World War IL Mrs. Lorry was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and Michigan State Extension Group. She was preceded in death by her parcels and a sister. Elizabeth Tiefer Survivors include her husband, John; daughter and husband, Peggy and Stephen Kaiser of Hastings; daughter and husband. Mary and Doug Case ot Clarksville; son and wife, David and Cbria Leary of Hastings; five Pickard. Jan. 15 1.00 md 1045 a m Holy | Joteph L. Watson, Jr. | | DELTON - Joseph L Watson. Jr, 71. of Delton, passed away oo Sunday, January 8, 1995 at his home. He was born on December 30, 1923 ia Newberry, the son of Joseph L. aad Mary (Liberty) Watson. Sr. He wu a heavy duty equipment operator for 18 yean, employed in maintenance at the Upjohn Company for 21 yean, retiring ia 1986. He served with the United Stum Coast Ousrd during Worid War 0. Mr. Watson enjoyed hunting, fishing and lie*wan'married io Hah Sutfin. she died m. 4-H Children 10 00 (616) 9454392. Sunday School iO MS 945-5363 Margaret L. Auguttine II - PRESBYTERIAN PL&ASANTVIKW FAMILY CHUBCH. 2001 Lacey Rood. Dowliag. Ml 49050. Paator Swpkea Vngfa (616) 75B-502I Ctawch pinoe. (616) 9454200 (home pboMt) Sunday Service. a.m.; Suadey School 11:00 0JB4 Suaday Evcm< Service 600 945-3397. Ctenrti 945-3397 Ctereft phone 945-4995. MS-4995. Catey C Catiky Com, om, choir dbacaor. director Sun­ monuug 9:45 9-43 vol, Suaduy day marmotSunday School; 11:00 School. 11-00 a.m.. am.. Moremg tlnni^ WorW<xSMk 7:15 p.m.. You* FeOowitap, Wwteriffey: 6:30 Awmb Ooba; 7« ml. Team io Houacnwi HA 7« pm. AMb Prayer maarmg; US 1*. Adak Oxxr NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Naakvilk Father The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTtNOt SAVINOS * LOAN, FA HMHng.MdUk.OdMM WMM FUNHAL HOMI Hustings FUXFAB mCOaPOftATID of Hoat 1 nga NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. Tie HASHN9S 8ANNH ANO HMtNMB 1862 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLIY PHARMACY • PrwcrtpOon,' - 118 S Jetlerson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michlgsn HASTINGS FMHR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Ad — Hoot Inga, Michigan Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Qurch or tbe Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home ia Hastings. CHURCH I AM and FM 9 50-10:50 Church School Ctamex. 10:30 FeUmraMp HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meet* al 600 Powell Bd . ! tmte cm of Haatmpa Rm Sarver. Pastor Emerous 9454224 Sunday Ser vieet. 9:45 a.m. - Bible Claaaea far ol 10.40 vm. - llnrmag Wonhip. 5 30 p.m. - You* mectrnp v«h George aad Barb Kimpte. M54116; 6:30 p.m BsMe Study for ail. Ownday. 7.30 p m Prayer and Bible Study dealing with Me'* probtem HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. comer of Green aad Church dtreett. Dr. ■afford W. Coe. Pastor Margaret Hotienbeck. Director of Chrutna Education Church phone (616) 9454574 Barner free building with elevator to ail floors Braadcaal of wonhip aervice over WBCH FM-AM at 1030 vm. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a m.; Coffee Fcltowihsp 10:30 am.. Worship 11 00 am Mi Hi A Sr-Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 p m WEDNESDAYS FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Children* Choir: Pre-achool thru first grade 5 00 p av: Second thru Sixth Grade 5:30 p.m . Prepared L«ta Meal 6 XX) p.m.. Bdde Study 6:45 p.m.; Activitiea for Rate 6:45 p.m.; Fint Wednesday of month it Garue Night for ati ago THURSDAYS: Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m Sunday. Jan I — Communion Sunday: Youth Fellowship Open House far Youth md Parents 5:30 p.m Satur­ day. Jan 14 - Fnemfa Group 6:30 pm Sunday. Jmi IS - Human Rcteuom Dey. Youth to Echo Valley 1W p.m. Tuesday. Jan 17 - UM Men Dmner 6:30 p.m.. w ah program by Cheryl Barth oa govemmeM grants and kmm far home repair SUPPORT GROUPS - V |.P. s(VtauaIty Injured Per­ sons) 9 30 a m first Fnday of month September thm May. Nar­ cotics Anonymom 12 00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Fnday. and 100 p m Thursdays; Al Alton 12 30 p.m Wednesdays; CoDependeats Anonymous 7 30 p.m. Thursdays, and 9 00 a m Sator days Tops No 33S - 9 IS a m Thursdays; Alcoholics Aaoaymoas, 4:00 p m Wednesdays Ide Lena Chewninf(| HASTINGS - Ide Una dawning. 54. of Hastings, passed sway on Tuesday, January 10. 1995 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. She wu bore oe November 20, 1940 ia Queens, West Virginia, tte daughter of Edgar and Agnes (Healer) Poling. She was reared in West Virginis aad attended schools there. Mrs. Chewning was a homemaker. She came to dm Hastings area ia 1969. She married Charter E. Cbewmng oa September 13. 1965._____ _ _ Mrs. Chewning was preceded in death by her parents iod ■ sister. Survtviag are her husband, d tries; daugta era, Agnes Seeley of Middle' ille and Eva Cbm'tang of Hastings; son. Jerr i Chewning of Hastings; 3 grandchildren; sit. sisters; tine brothers; many nieces sad repbews. Visitation will be held or. Thmadn, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. st Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Services will be held on Fnday, January 13, at 1:30 pjn.U Wren Funeral Home with Carla M. Smith, minister officiating. Burial will be at Fuller Cemaery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity ot one's choice. Bathea A. Rag CLARKSVILLE - Barbes A. King, 85, of Clarksville, passed away on Sunday, January 8. 1995 at the Lowell Medical Care Centre She was born on March 16,1909 ia Boston Township, the daughter of Cart and Frances (Rolf) Story. She graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids and married Norman E. King oo June 15,1937 in Grand Rapids He preceded her in death oo May 19, 1975. Mrs. King attended the Elmdale Church of the Nazarene. She wu also preceded in death by one sister­ in-law, Dorothy Story. Surviving ire her children, Richard (Ruth Ann) King of Clarksville and Frances and Clif­ ford Walling of Lowell; three grandchildren. Mindy and Nicholas Tyocki of East Lansing, Edward (Laura) Walling of Grand Rapids and Earl King of Clarksville; one greatgranddaughtre, Kclleigh Nicolle Walling; two brothers, Maurice Story of Gowen aad John (Joanne) Story of Northfield, Mimesola. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 17 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and oo Wednesday, January 18 from 2.00-4:00 pan. and 7:00-9:00 pan. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 19th al 1:30 p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel - Clarksville. Burial in Bowne Mennoeiu Cemetery. Memorial contributioos may be made to the Benevolent Fund of the Elmdale Church of the Nazarene October 8, 1955. He then married Betty Howard on October 6. 1960. He wu also preceded ia death by a sister, Jeanie Kane aad a brother, James Watson. Survivors include Ns wife, Betty; children, Jaa and Dick Doxtater of Richland, Jim and Eva Howard of Niles, Tom and Deb Howard of Banfield, Sharon aad Reverend Robert Mayo of Traverse City. Mark aad Deb Watson <d Kalamazoo. K'-rie and Steve Holmes of Plain­ well. Lindy aad Ken Holmes of Otsego; 20 grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; brother, Milt Watson of Richland; several nincrA nephews and many beloved friends and Services were held on Wednesday, Jataury IL at the funeral heme, with Reverend. Steve Charnley of tbe Gull Lake United Methodist Church officiating. Burial wu ia Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society MIDDLEVILLE - Gloria J. Dibble, 67, of Middleville, passed away on Monday. January 9th. 1995 at Pennock Hospital. She wu born on June >9,1927, the daughter ofLloydF. and Helen E. (Russell) Sensiba. She attended Middleville High School. Mrs. Dibble worked for 27 years at the West Elementary School N Middleville and 18 years at Middle Villa Ian. She is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Gerard (Lucia) Gregels of Grand Rapids and Liu Dibble of Middleville; one son. Roy Dibble of California; three granddtil'Jreu and five great-grandchildren; sister, Aniu Greiner of Middleville. Private Services were held with Reverend Kenneth Vaught Burial wu at Mt Hope Cemeusy in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to tbe Emphysema Association of Barry County. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Gabriel Contreras LANSING - Gabriel Contreras, 64. of Lans­ ing passed away al his residence oe Friday, January 6. 1995. He wu born oo March 18, 1930, the son of Gabriel and Carmen (Arellano) Contreras. He attended 1 ake Odessa Sr-KW, He wu retired from the Sure of Michigan Health, Education and Welfare Department where he wu a commercial artist Surviving are one sister and seven brothers, Lucy Villa of Torrence, California, Joseph Contreras of San Antonio. Texas. Jesse, Louis and Tom Contreras of Lansing. Bob and Nicholas Contreras of Chicago and Andrew Contreras nf Grand Rapids; several nieces aad Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 12th al St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa with Father Thomas Boufford officiating. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Dora M. Glass MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Dora M. Clast 78. of Middleville, passed away Sunday. January 8. 1995 at Sandy Creek Nursing Center in Wayland. Surviving are one son. Walter (Skip) and Barbara Ayers; four daughters, Velma and Eugene Glass, Thelma and Edward Erway, Phyllis and Victor Jaworowski and Evelyn Vaughn all of Middleville; 22 graudcNldrea; 56 great grandchildren, two great-great­ grandchildren; one brother. Sebersi Thera at Holly; several nieces aad nephews. Funeral and Commital Services were held on Wednesday, January 11, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Ray Townsend officinting. Interment was in Ml Hope Cemetery ia Middleville. HASTINGS ■ Della M. Steinbach, 87. of Hastings, passed away oa Monday, December 26th, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday. January 14, 1995 at 1A» pan. at Ginbach Funeral Hume in Hutings. Gordons. Buxton BANFIELD - Gordon S. Buxton, 79. of Banfield, passed away oo Sunday, January 8, 1995 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Saraso ta. Florida. He waa bora tm November 26, 1915 N Maple Grove Township, the ano of Samuel A. and Haidee (Stanton) Buxton. He was a former manager for 25 years of the Banfield Telephone Company and for six years of the Barry Teiepbone Company in Delton. He bad farmed for many yean. Mr. Buxton was a member of the Banfield United Mabodist Church. NJLA. and Brniy County Farm Bureau. He waa married to Dorothy Otago on August 14, 1939 In Farmersville, Ohio. rus noooBc* inciuoea usuing ana nuoung. He was preceded indmbby hisparottitwo sisters, Genevieve Suntoo nd Bernice Gray. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; one sister, Josephine Cheeseman of Evergreen Manor, Battle Creek. Visitation will be on Thuraday January 12, from 2-4 aad 7-9 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. funeral Services win be held on Friday JanuQ 13, at 1 Irin aun. at tbe Dowling Coun­ try Chapel with Pasmr Merlin Pratt and Pasror Bob Smith officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery ia Lacy. Metaorial contributions may be made to the Banfieid United Methodist Church or I charity of your choice. Karen R. Htnims HASTINGS - Karen R. Hurieaa, 39, of Hattiags. passed away on Tuesday, January It. 1995 at her resideace. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren Funmal Home in Hastings. Irene Lacy Schley DELTON - Irene Lacy Schley, 65, of Delton, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 1995 at Borgcss Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was bora oa November 19, 1929, the daughter of James Asa Nichols and Virginia (Tyre) Noblin. Mrs. Schley was a housewife and wonderfill mother. Qje met and nrarried her busbtad. Merle, oa June 2,1954 ta Blackstone, Virginia, while he was ta the United States Army. The couple moved to Michigan ta 1955. She loved her family and grandchildren. She was preceded ia death by her parents; son, Melvta David Schley; brothers, Elwood, John, Melvta and Dempsey Nichols. Survivors are her husband. Merle, Ju child­ ren, Rairiy Schley of Dehon, Linda Jones Schley of Dowling, Gary Schley at Delton, Terri Nunez Schley of Kalamazoo and Patricia Schley of Dowlirq;; grandchildren. Matt and Joel Cipcic, Destiny and Justta Jones, Dmtiel RusseU, James Schley and Gary Fisher, three sisters, Sarah Heath of South Bonos, Virginia. Louise Pate South of South Boston. Virginia and Gladys Heath of Timonium, Maryland; one brother. Jimmy Nichols ot Esstagton, Pennsylvania Visitation Win be on Thursday, January 12, from 10-11 am. al Williams Funeral Home ta Delton Cremation hat taken place at her request Friends arc invited io attend a memorial Service lobe held on Thuraday at 1 IrilOam. at the Funeral Home with Pastor Bernard Blair officiating. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY can 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thuraday, January 12, 1995 — Page 7 ..by Catherine Lucas The Lak'wood Volunteer Ambulance group served 140 dinners on Sunday. The menu was roast beef and ham with all the usual extras. Next month's dinner will be a little different io accommodate some recent requests. It will be home-made noodles and beef, and they will prepare home-made nv^arom and cheese. The date will be Feb. 12. Hastings teachers plan presentation at music seminar Minshall-Ward united in marriage Kershner-Chamberlain speak wedding vows Dixie (Mtmhall) Panek of Plainwell and Phylu Ward of Woodland are pleased to an­ nounce the marriage of their children Michelle M MmshaU and Jeffery R Ward The ceremony look place in Wisconsin Rapids. WI oa Dec. 23. 1994 by Mr. Richard Bender in the presence of their children and clone friends Debt Carpenter, sister of the groom, was maid of honor Best man was Nicholas Ward, son of lhe groom. Todd Caprenter, brother­ in-law of the groom, also stood up. The bride was given in marriage by her sons KC and Keith. The rings were carried oa a bouquet carried by their daughter, Keshta. The groom u also the son of Harold Ward of Portland. Ml The couple and their children still make their home in Nekoosa. Wisconsin, where they have lived for the pest three years. Marilyn Elaine Kershner will become the bride of Bruce Alan Chamberlain on June 3. 1995 The bride-to-be. of Grand Rapids, is the daughter of Howard and Phyllis Kershner, also of Grand Rapids. She is a graduate of Union High School and Grand Rapids Community College. The future groom of Hastings is the son of Robert Sr. and Patsy Chamberlain, also of Hastings. He is a graduate of Anchor Bay High School of New Baltimore He is currently in the Army Reserves and has been for 10 yean. Bruce served in the Persian Gulf War in Saudi Arabia. Joan Bosssrd-Schroeder The Grange flea market held last Saturday al Cunningham's Acre was such a success that 17 of the concessioners said they want to come back in February. The event will be repeated Saturday. Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to I p.m. The flea market included booths selling an­ tiques. hand crafts, food and other miscellaneous items. The Tony Mullins and Arnie Forsyth wed­ ding was held Saturday afternoon at Lakewood United Methodist Church Faith Flikkcma, a friend of Arnie's, sang four songs during the service Their parents are Bob and Kathren Forsyth, who live on M-43 in Cartton Township, and Emil and Mary Millins of the Jackson area. Places were set for 120 at the reception, held in the church fellowship hall, and more chairs had to be added. Meatballs, baked beans, a potato dish, relishes and punch were served to the guests during the picture taking. The wedding cake was four tiers and topped with a "Precious Moments'* bride and groom. 1 was able io attend the wedding, as Judy MncKcnzie volunteered to hold the library open for Saturday hours until 1 could get there. Greg MacKenzie had come home from the University of Michigan Friday for the wed­ ding. but had to be back by 6:30 p.m. to play with the university band at a liockey game Kathy Stowell told me that she will be issu­ ing report cards and holding parent con­ ferences soon at the Jack and Jill Pre-School. Sarah Stowell celebrated her 12lh birthday over (he weekend. Sara Raider. Jamie Slater and Andrea Coch spent Saturday at the Stowell home. The family and the guests went out to dinner and to a movie On Sunday, the entire group went to church. In the afternoon, gram*parents Dr. Jack and Helen Tromp. Jeff and Nancv Trump Boot. Andrew and Michael and Terry and Luann Tromp with Tracy and Becky came for a fatly party with home-made ice cream and cake. The junior and senior high youth from Lakewood United Methodist Church went to Camp Barakel near Mio Friday afternoon. They returned home on Sunday. Adults Julie Dingerson. Jeff Slater and Gary and Joyce Black took the 31 kids tn two vans and a suburban. There were special speakers for the weekend and the kids enjoyed sledding, skiing and ice skating while al the camp. 1 was told that they all had a good time. Zion Lutheran Church will hold a potluck dinner after the morning service next Sunday. The dinner will be followed by the annual business meeting, which will begin at I p.m. There was lots of snow last week and I didn't get out much. 1 don't think many other people did either SUMMARY OF ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH CHARGES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES RESPONDING TO A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY INCIDENT AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH CHARGES FOR ARE DEPARTMENT SERVICES UNDER MICHIGAN ACT 102 Of 1990. (MCL Law 41JM4 AND TO PROVIDE METHODS FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH CHARGES. Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: d: 9: Purpose “Hazardous Materials" Defined. "Release" Defined "Responsible Party" Defined Charges Imposed Upon Responsible Party Billing Procedures Other Remedies Severability Effective Date I, Darlene Harper, the Township Clerk of Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, do hereby certify that In pursuance of taw and statute provided, at a regular meeting of the Orangeville Township Board held on Tuesday, January 3,1995 at 7:30 P.M. at the Orangeville Township Hall, located within the Township ot Orangeville, at which all members were present, the Board enacted and passed Ordinance No 1 of 1995. = Scott-Ferris plan to wed June 10 May-Beck to wed June 26 Mr. aad Mn. Drat May of Charlotte anntaarr the enfacenen of their daughter Ron­ da Lyn ao David Lee Beck. He is the ion of Mr. and Mn Walter Beck of Hasting. The bride-elect is a 1992 graduate of | Charinoe High School, and is currently ma­ joring ia aroowring al Alma College where she will graduate in May. 1996 The prospective bridegroom is a 1983 graduate ot Hastings High School and a 1985 graduate of Ferris State University He it cur­ rently employed wit* Bcmath-Coakley Auoctates. Architects in Lansing. A lune 22. 1996 wedding is planned Roland Ferris Jr. and Marie Gazeil Scott proudly announce their engagement. They are planning an outdoor wedding for June 10th. 1995. The bride and groom are both graduates of Dehon Kellogg High School and are now at­ tending Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant where they are both getting degrees ia education. Rollie is planning oo majoring in industrial education and having a minor in physical education while playing football for the Chippewas. Marie is seeking a degree in child development. Roland and Linda Fems from Delton are the parents of the groom. Deborah Jo Dahen. the mother of the bride, is from Battle Creek and the father of the bride is Rick Thomas from Kansas City. Mo. The bride and groom will h* making Mt. Pleasant their home for the next three years. AAUW to begin study of “great Decisions’ * The Hastings chapter of the American . Association of University Women soon will meet weekly to diacu's issues included in the . ‘'Great Decisions" servs. "Great Decisions." th- nation's oldest and most popular program of citizen educat ion in world affairs, is people coming together in study groups, meetings and seminars who have a common desire to become informed, involved and lo understand how world events affect their daily lives. Since 1918. millions of Americans. under the leadership of lhe Foreign Policy Association, have sought a deeper understanding of the turbulent and chtovag worid with which U.S. foreign policy attempts to deal. For about 10 years, some of the members of the Hastings branch of the American Asaociabon of Univenuty Women have met weekly early in each year to study the FPA's annual "Great Decisions' briefing book, and have invited members of the community to join them. Meetings have usually been held in daytime hours, after school, so teachers can attend, or at noon with brown bag luncheons "it takes more than the evening news to understand our changing world." says the Foreign Policy Association. These eight topics are offered for study and discussion m the association's 1995 briefing book: 1. Russia and its neighbors: U.S. Policy Choices. 2. Nuclear Proliferation: Can It Be CagpetP 3. United Nation. al 50: Reaching Out or Overreacting? 4. Middle EaK: Lasting Steps lo Peace? 5. Global Finance: Trade and Capital in Flux? 6. China. Taiwan. Hong Kong: Greater China challenge 7. Immigration: An End to Open Doon? 8. Democratization: Defining U.S. Goals The books aad the AAUW’t b nonpartisan, and lively discussion b the rale of the day each time they meet, usually through March aad April. Books for participant. must be ordered now. however, at SI 1 each. Those interested in joining die group should call die AAUW treasurer. Martha Daniels, at 948 2745. to get further information or to order a book. Another number for more infor­ mation is 948-2347. Usually. PBS television presents weekly 30 mtouk programs featuring discussion of the eight "Great Decisions" topics by scholars and other knowledgeable persons in Washington D.C. This series probably will be broadcast tn February and March and will be aa introduction to local discussions. Watch the Showplace Channels 35/52 schedule or your usual television program in­ formation for times. Hubert Lee. Hastings and Elodia Gonzales, Euless. TX Andrew Dale Vanderweide. Middleville and Shene Lyn Huh:. Ada Chad Matthew Forsyth. Woodland and Jen­ nifer Norine Oidz. Hastings Sean Timothy Beck, Battle Creek and Jodi Kay Rowley. Hastings Jeffrey Paul Geiger. Lake Odessa and Elaine April Kenney. Lake Odessa Joseph P. LaJoye The instrumental music tuff of the Hasting. Area Schools has been selected to do a presen­ tation oo "Team Teaching in Instrumental Music" al the 50th annual Midwestern Con­ ference oo School Vocal and Instrumental Music Teachers Joan L. Boocrd-Schroeder and Joseph P. LaJoye will speak u> music educators from around the Midwest when the conference b held at the University of Michigan Jan 19-21. Tbe Hastings teachers were invited lo speak at the conference because of the success they have experienced through tbe use of team teaching over the pest 11 years. The Hastings Model for Team Teaching in the Instrumental Music Program will be shared with music educators who are using team leaching and those who anticipate teaming in the future. Those who attend Willbe given information oa ail facets of the team teaching process used ia Hastings. Areas covered will be "Rationale for Team Teaching." "Communicaitot and Planning," "Mechanics for the Classro xn." "Individual Teaching Styles." snd a g neral overview of how the teaming concern can benefit band students. Bosaered-Schroeder is a graduate of Mar­ shall High School. She did her undergraduate studies at Central Michigan University, where she received her bachelor of music education degree. She has done graduate study at several universities and holds a master's degree from Michigan State University. Schroeder is an active member of lhe Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association as an adjudicator for both band and orchestra, as well as marching band, and she has held several officer positions al the aistrici level. Besides her leaching duties at Hastings she serves as chairwoman for the Fine Arts Department. Schroeder has taught for 16 years, the last 11 in the Hastings Area Schools. She previously taught at Muskegon Catholic and Marcellus. She lives in Hickory Corners with her hus­ band Craig, and their three children. LaJoye is a graduate of Hastings High School. He did his undergraduate studies at Western Michigan University, where he earn­ ed a bachelor of music degree m music educa­ tion. He has done graduate work at several colleges and universities and earned a masters degree in school administration from Michigan Stale University LaJoye has been leaching for 19 years. Districts where he has taught include Lakewood and Central Montcalm, and for the past 11 years, the Hastings Area Schools La­ Joye has been an active member of the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association both as a band and orchestra ad­ judicator and as an officer on the district level Besides his teaching responsibilities LaJoye continues to play professionally, and he con­ ducts the Hastings City Band, as well as a jazz band made up of adult musicians in and around the Hastings Community He lives in Hastings with his wife. Patricia, and their five children. I do further certify that a copy of Ordinance No 1 of 1995 was tiled with the County Clerk on January 6,1995, and that said Ordinance was recorded in said Ordinance book on Januaty 6. 1995. A true copy of the Ordinance may be inspected by contacting the Township Clerk. Darlene Harper, Township C1e<k Dated: January 6, 1995 KEEP YOUR DOUGH RISING 18-MOXTH STEM PCI) Hastings City Bank is proud to offer the CD that is guaranteed to rise...with an annual percentage yield of 6.04%. An offer this good may not be around long, so stop in any Hastings City Bank office today. Annual Percentage yield ia accurate as of January 3. 1995 and reflects reinvestment ot interest A $1,000 minimum initial deposit required A penalty may be tmpoaed foe early withdrawal. fastings fflitg Safe and sound once 1136 EQUAL M0U8MC Hastings 945-2401 Middleville 795-3338 Bellevue 763-9418 • MEMBER FDIC Nashville 852-0790 Caledonia 891-0010 Wayland 792-6201 �Page 8 The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 12, 1995 LEGAL NOTICE | NOTICS OF MOffTGAGIFOMCLOWM HON. 1-lCHAJtO M SHUSTER MA1THA LOU ENGIE PlointWf CRAIG FMK1IF MANNAR Defendant. OAVIO H TRier (P29240) Phone (416) *45.was Attorney fair Plo*rtiH In purwonca and by virtva ci a Judgment ol lhe Circuit Court In the County of Sorry. State of Michigan. made and entered on April 25. 1W7 and August 8. 1487. in a certain cause therein pending wnoretn mmji OKI SOU tngie was rsaKiitrr or.a vrotg Phillip Monnor was Defendant notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder at the East steps ol the Courthouse situated in the Chy of Hastings. County of Sorry, on January 31. 1W5. ot 1.-00 P-"» the following described propanyftax). aft those certain piecefs) or parcels) of tend situated in the Township of Hope. County of Barry, State of Michigan, describ­ ed as follows PARCH I A Parcel M land in the East h actional 1/2 of the Southwest frocticnoi 1/4 of Section 32. Town 2 taorth. Range 4 Vfosl. Describes as. Beginning at the southwest corner of lot 3 o' Supervisor’s Plat of First Addition to Eddy s Busch according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plots on page 6. thence South 7 3T West 40 feet, thence South SB deg. 1 East 104.42 feet, thence North 2 deg. 38 text 60 feet, thence North B4 dog. I West 10642 feet to the place of beginning. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan PARCH II The North 1/2 at lots 8. 0 and 10 of Supervisor s Plot of Hrst Addition to Eddy s Beach, Hope Township Barry County. Michigan. PAJtCEl IN Lots 3. 4. S and 4 of fee first addition to Eddy’s Beach, accordins to too recorded plat thereof. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan Subject to all conditions restrictions and see aments of record. Dated December 14. IW4 Tony Stem Deputy Sheriff Drafted by; David H. Tripp (P2W0) (l/») Hostings. Mi 4*056 Default having been mado in too conditions of a real estate mortgage mode by CHRIS A. MILLER and VA'ERIE I. MILLER husbond and wtfo. of 601 Reed Street. NoshvUlo. Michigan 49073. and BOND CORPORATION a corporation organized and ox­ isting under the lows of the State of Michigan whose address rs 2007 Eastern. S.I.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. doted May 23. 1994 and recorded on Juno 3. 1994 In Lfcor 404. Pogo 849 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now cfaimed to bo duo for principal and interest too sum of Twenty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and Ninety-Five Confs (121.739.95) and no suit or proceedings at law hav­ ing been instituted to recover the sold debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN toot by virtue of toe power of safe contained in toe mortgage, and too statute in such cose made and provided, on January 19.1995. at 2:00 p.m. too undersigned will sell at the East door of toe County Circuit Court Building In the City of Hastings. County of Barry, u - . or J tn *( in tKyat vwig S- -X--- -I.-. *J t-.U. State -rvm peace bps v^wumg too Circuit Court far too County of Barry at public vendue ta the highest bidder for too purpose of satisfying toe amounts duo and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal foes and charges of too sofa, including attorney’s foes allowed by tow, lhe premises in said mortgage which are described as fottows. COMMENCING 34 FEIT WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 66 OF O.A. PMH.HPS ADOmON TO THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. AC CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THOEOF THENCE EAST 56 FEET THENCE NORTH TO THE THORNAPPIE RIVER; THENCE WEST ALONG SA® RIVER TO A POINT NORTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO DESCRIBED AS THE EAST 34 FEET OP LOT 66 AND THE WEST 20 FEET OF LOT 47 OF THE OJL PHILIPS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE P.P.P 08-05! -180408466-01. The redemption period shall be six (4) months from the data of such sate, unless determined abandoned in acco-donce with MQ >600.3241 (a) In which case too redemption period shall bo thirty (30) days from too data of such sole. Bend Corporation 2007 Eastern. S4. Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 DATED December 13. 1994 Drafted by: William M. Azkoul (P40071) uFottowa. N.W?Sta. 111-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (614)4941315 (1/12) rue m>. Estate of MARGUHUTE A. TOBIAS Deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS id Ds comb ar 29. 1977 be admitted to probate. Hairs ot low shaB bo determined ot r hearing on January 24. 1995 at 4:00 o.m. Creditors of the deceased are notified tool aft claims against too ocX** will bo lorerOr barred unless presented to the (prepoeed) personal representorivo or to both too probata court and too* (proposed) permmel foprooentatlse within 4 months of the date of publication of tots notice. Notice is further given appoartag of record. January 4. 1995 Beeert I. Byington (P77621) 222 ;¥ost Apple Street Harting*. Ml 44058-0048 (414)945-9557 BonsMJ. Tobias 391 Moro darh Rood NashvHlo Ml 49073 (1/12) Rte No. 45-21540-$E Estate ol Robert WWtam Ransom. Deceased. Social Security No. 367-140183. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in too estate may bo barrod ar af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On January 36. 1995 at 9:30 a m., in the probata courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a bearing will bo hold on too petition of Hastings Ot~ Bank requesting that Has tings Qty Bank bo appuintad personal ropreoontoHvo of the estate of a - u. . ^vimcm ‘—11' - . m . . wcewew, M |4 Oil xooen n^srsorn. ui 240 East North Street. Hastings. Michigan and who dtod December 13. 1994; and requesting also that the wdl of toe dsceased doted February 12. 1991 be admitted to probate, h is also requested that too he«r« at tow cf said deceased bo determined. Creditors of too decoitedd’dre notified that Ml doims agoirat too ortato will bo forever barrod unless presented to too (propceod) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of too data of publication of this notice. Notice is further given toot too estate will toon bo assign­ ed ta entitled persons appearing of record. January 5. 1995 Richard J. Hudson (PI 5220 SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE B FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 9443495 HASTINGS OTY BANK By: Richard J. Hudson Address al P.R.: 190 W. Court Hastings. Michigan 49058 (1 /12) Estate of CHARLES DUANE LOVE, deceased. 378-484646 TO All RrTSRESTED PERSONS The decedent, whois last known 10817 Lacey Rood. Assyria Township. Michigan 49021 dtod 12/11/94. Creditors of too deceased are notified that ail dorms against too estate wtU bo forever barred unless presented ta too independent personal ropresentoHve DUANE S. LOVE. 19 Montford. Bat­ tie Creek. Michigan 49017. or to both too in depen- JAMES L JUHNKE (F34414) 835 Gold in Avenue Battle Oook. Ml 49015 943-1441 (1/12) — NOTICE — HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING January 1b, 1995 - 7:00 p.m. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For the Hop* Township Planning Commitsion to hear the following: 7:00 p.m. - to consider the request of Steve Kormes to make an additional residence within his home at 6973 Ackers Point Road which is located in an area zoned RL-2 in Section 16 of Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan. Since this change would make the existing residence a two-family residence, a Special Exception Use Hearing is required in this zone. The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesdays 9 o.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ot the Hope Township Hall located ot 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, lo individuals with disabilities ot the hear­ ing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or colling the Clerk ot the address or telephone number listed below. Dave Former Hope Township Zoning Administrator 5463 S. Wall Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 948-2464 Mom’s favorite colics Anonymous happened to be the speaker your opinion of my 'ale mother's will. My mother always favored my sister. "Brenda." When 1 waa a medical student, Brenda t jeeiv- neekite. When Brenda, who teaches high school, divorced six years ago. she was awarded a large divorce settlement, which my mother in slated she "save." My mother then bought Although Brenda's ex-husband pays regular child support and shares custody of their son. "James." my mother paid for die boy's ha birthday. My aom received leather belts. My mother's wQI left Brenda a house and a car (total worth. $400,000) I received silver­ ware. which I didn't need, and a desk. I always interpreted my mother's favoritism as an attempt to "equalize" her children's lives. Her will demonstrated her belief that my future aad that of my children, who are bright, are assured and we need no help Yet 1 can’t help but feel resentment against my mother and my sister for this crass discrimina­ tion. Am I being unfair? — Strictly AaoaynaxB, Flaaae Dear S.A.: I have always maintained dial nobody owes anyone a gift or an inheritance. Money should go to whomever tha person chooses to give it to. It is, however, the better pert of wisdom to show no favoritism among siblings when writing a will. Pertwps Brenda paid a lot more attention to your mother during her lifetime than you did. la retrospect, how ctoee to your mother were you? Did you put yourself out foe her in her later yean? The fact that your mother gave her favorite child special treatment is not Brenda's fault. Your resentment against your sister is totally unjustified. Get over it. No advice needed Deer Ann Landers: I recently became prep— with my first child Why is it that when people find out you're pregnant, they feel compelled to give you advice? I’m tare they think they uc being helpful, but they are scaring me. causing me to worry and spoiling what should be a wonderful time in my life. I am sick of being toid what to em. what to wearandwtot not to do "in your condition." On behalf of all pregnant women, I'd like to provide a checklist for well-meaning friends — relatives. I Please don't oflbr advice unless you sre ashed. ■ :• bm> -at hr1. Please don't tell me about your terrible labor and how you almost died on tbe delivery table. 3. Don't tell me what to expect, because every situation is different. 4. Don't tell me how huge I am and what a hard lime I’m going to have taking lhe extn weight off. 5. DO rell me that everything will be fine and to enjoy my pregnancy because it is a wonderfid lime in a woraan't life. 6. Give me congratulations, not advice. Ad­ vice I can get from my doctor. Thank you for priming this. Ann — Clearwater, Fla. Dear Claaruafer' You’re welcome. And I thank YOU on behalf of all the pregnant women wbo are reading this and laying. "Amen." Gam of the Day (from tbe Prairie Rambler): Innearl of being thankfill when their cups runneth over, too many people pray fora bigger cup. NA a big help Dear Ann Landen: 1 netted using drugs when I was II and spent be next 17 years in the kind of hell only another addict can understand. Drugs to me were like oxygen. I was con­ vinced that I couldn't live without them. I destroyed everyone and everything around me because of my need lo have them. My life was a horror movie that had no plot and no end. I was K> miserable and lonely. 1 feh like the last peraoa on Earth Mzny times. Iwssntrethm the only way to escape the agony was to kill myself. I tried, bet I even failed at that Seven months ago. I bottomed out and decided to give Alcoholics Anonymous s shot. For some reason. I couldn't relate to the peo­ ple there. An extraordinary man from Nar- 1 haven't touched drugs since. Diar B.C.: You have written a letter that will surely five renewed hope lo addicts who. thank you on betaK of all those whose lives The address for NA ia: Narcotics Anonymous. World Service Office, lac.. P.O. Boa 9999. Van Nuys. Calif. 91409 Stop correcting Dear Aaa I rtirn: My husband, "Stanley," has an MBA degree, la his line of work, he must talk with people of all ages arvl from all walks of lie. In spite of his fine educational background. Stanley mispronounces common words and murders the English language. My face turns red when family and friends snicker, but it doesn't seem to bother him in the least. You'd think he would be embarfsnrt, but this is net the case. Tonight, Thuraday. is the date for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meeting al Lake Manor at 1:30. The program wfil be a colorfid video showing of traveler Don VanPolen. tided "Autumn's Glory Road." Incor­ porated in the film are acenes of Lake Odessa, where he attended school, graduating in 1953. There will be a dedication Saturday of Lakewood Christian School on Vehe Road north of Lakewood High School, very near the Barrv Camry north line Monday a the Martin Luther King holiday, with tome government agencier closed. Head Sun parents will meet al noon Wednesday ct lhe Page Building On Thuraday. Jan. 19. there will be distribution of surplus commodities at the Plife Memorial Building, starting at 8:30 a.m. On that evening the Chamber of Commetve will have a dinner at the Lakewood Uniled MetodiM Church on M-50. Brown Road. The first semester for Lakewood schools ends Thursday, with students free for all of Friday while teachers and administrators complete records. Are there any former sailors around who served on the USS James Kyes (DD-787)? If so they are invited to contact George Newcomer of 413 Pearl St. in Chariotte or call him at (517) 543-3230 for a reunion plan­ ned for September in Seattle. Even if one could not make the long trip, it would be welcome news for him to hear from any former shipmates. The Sage of the Shoreline reports that the first ice cuvering on Jordan Lake on Dec. 12 did not remain due to the warm weather that followed tn late December. Instead, what ap­ pears to be the first lasting ice came on Jan. 4. This gives a span of nine months and ten days between ice breakup in the spring on March 25 and the first solid ice. By contrast, the 1993 span was only eight months and 14 days, with the breakup coming on April 9 and the first ice ftxming on Dec. 23. 1993. The newest addition to the Chamber of Commerce Community Calendar is & rosier of organizations, their functions and location of person lo contact for each group. They range from Al-Anon to VFW. Death came Dec. 29 io Raymond Wiles. 83. of Ionia, who had been a high school mathematics teacher at Lakewood High School from 1966 to 1976. He is survived by hb wife. Pauline, who had been an kmia school teacher, daughters Cathleen Rae Ar­ cher of Ohio and Pamela Mosier of Port Huron. No services were held. Beverly Jenks of Lake Odessa is a surviving sialer of Verion Benner, 70. of Lyons, wbo died Jaa. 1. Other sisters are Natalie Linebaugh of Portland and Shirley Allen of Florida. He had three sons and a brother. Duane, of Sheridan. Jordan Sr. and Donna Smith of Clinton Trail near Jackson Road are parents of Brett Franklin, born Dec. 29. The big brother is Jordan Smith Jr. Voters in the City of Iowa were to vole Tuesday on a proposal to remove the Ionia County Memorial Hospital from city owner­ ship to non-govemment owned. While the city owned the hospital, it bore the county name to indicate its scope of service. A full page ad in the Ionia Shopper's Guide lists dozens of names of interested persons who endorsed the proposal Among them were Dr. Richard Barnett who is on the ICMH medical staff, auxiliary members June Faulkner and Peg Christopher, former residents Lozia (Reed) Buxton and Phil O'Mara, employees Jayne Blakely and Julie Oostcrhouse. along with Jan (McVay) Snyder and Beveriy (Coulsen) Beach. In a quiz on Michigan trivia in the Slate Journal Sunday, one question asked which town tn Michigan was named for a Russian ci­ ty. You guessed it! Il was Lake Odessa and the answer included the tidbit that we even had a depot with a Russian-style dome. Other questions were about which towns were nam­ ed for minerals or elements, which were nam­ ed for fish, which for Ivy League schools, and which bear the names of large cities of the world. What event in history combined the Thumb area and Clara Barton, founder of the Red Croaa? The answer was the vast forest fire which swept across Michigan, especially in the Thumb The Red Cross was newly organized and it was the first instance of disaster relief for the fledgling society. Last night, Stanley mispronounced a medical term in tbe presence of some doctors. When 1 called it to his attention later and pro­ nounced it correctly, he became extremely an­ noyed and laid. "They knew wta I meant. What difference docs it make?" Tbe next morning, he toid me he hod not slept a all well because he waa so upset about the way I continually coned him. Stanley is a very sweet man and has been wonderful about explaining things to me that I doaT understand. I have never resented it. Zta is really a wonderful human being and does to much for so many people. I am very proud of him. But. Ana. it hurts me that this one flaw We cannot teem to resolve this issue. Can you help us? -Troubted Waters laMmnpMs Dsar Waters: The solution is very simple, but k'a going to take a lot of tdf-controi ou Popart STOP CORRECTING STANLEY. No matter how badly be butchers lhe language, remain silent. Accept ibe fact that his English is never going to improve and that his fine qualities compensate in the long nm. You win look nobler in lhe eyes of his friends, and he wiU appreciate your silence. Gem of tbe Dey: A hutband is a man who wishes he had as much fun when he goes out oftownoe business as his wife thinks he does. Forger io amv some of your frnoriu Am Landen columu? "Nnggetl andDoozia" la lhe mover. Send a ulf-addreued. long, bmineu-eize envelope and a Chech or atotey order for SS.2S (ddi inc-lade, pauage and handling) K>: Nugget,, do Am Landen. F. O. Bai 11562, Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Cmada. eend S6.25.) Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, lac. Pme and Veda Keefe of Johnson Street have returned from a three-week trip to Utah and Colorado for skiing rod for a visit to Pe»e s sister in Utah. Henry anc Beulah Beland have sold their house oa Tupper Lake Road near Tasker Road aad moved just after Christinas into owe of lhe duplex apartments ou Willowbrook Drive. News from Clarksville is that Lee Williams and wife Gayle (Brooke) cf Harwood Road near Eaton Highway have purchased die De­ lough Muka. Lee was n— manager for Plumb’s Supermarka in Lake Odessa and transferred to Muskegon when the local store was sold to rely—ch. Gayle ia on the staff ot the Woodland branch Ionia County Nafaml Buk. Local relatives Branded the Dec. 23 wed­ ding ofDada Livtagaton oTWriifagton s—. Dacia is the first daughter of David Ltv ingston, formerly at Nath Highway, and of Marcia (Fuller) of Eaton Rapids Clara Walkirahaw. H. of Lubbock. Texas, died Thursday at — week, with services act for T—day, Jan. 10 a Christ Un— Methodist Church in Laming. She and bee husband were married in tbe M.E. panoange here during the pastorate ot her father, tte Rev A.T. Cartland. On a visit here a few yean ago, ate recalled that ladies of tte church prepared and served tte wedding din­ ner following tte home ceremony. Her hus­ band had been a dentist in Holt. Mn. Frances Shoemaker of Third Avenoe will turn 96 Jan. 16. She lives in ter oem home, with help, and knows what is going oo around town aad in her extensive family. Lakewood News carried this week tte engagement announcement of Angela Henry, daughter of John Henry of Johnson Street and of Judy and tte Rev. Keith Uudler of Mon­ tagne. Angie's grandparents were tte tee John W and Viola Henry, Burr and Mooeiu Jackson, all of Lake Odessa, aad at Cos— Jackson who now lives oo Sixth Avenue. Angie is a music teacher in Markham. Ill. Her fiance a Patrick Thocias Palaoca of South Chicago Heights, who is an employee of Metro Railroad in Chicago. Rich and Pauline Wolverton of Musgrove Highway aad Bertha Fredericks of Second Ave— are grandparents of Diane Wolverton of South Sone Road, who is newly engaged to NelhanSpragueof Ionia . Diane teaches in lhe Clarksville Elementary School of Latewood Public School. Nathan ia a senior at Grand Valley. Tte new series of hay hours is beginning with both laptime story lime fa young children — another set for children who are 4 snd 5 years old who can listen to a story and handle seme activities. A recent State Journal tem announced tte Upcoming recital of I? vocal musk students of Marilyn (Brechrieoi) Pierce uf Lansing at tte ManteU Musk auditorium with a winter aongfcsl of classical. Broadway aa2 popular traok. Marilyn a a Lakewood graft—. daughter of Lloyd and Carolyn (Brodteck) Brecheaen of Woodland Another military gathering. Any veteran who wore jump or glider wings is eligible to join tte S2nd Airborne Division Aasodalion. Rangers and memben of Special Forces are also eligible A chapter serving mid-Michigan meets at tte 40 ct S Chateau at 2949 S Waverly Road oo Ute second Monday of each month Too late for January, but mark this date for February if you are eligible and Looking ahead. Michigan will celebrate 155 yean of statehood on Saturday. Jan. 21, at the Michigan Historical Museum ia Laaaing. There will be musk, drama, craft demonstrations all day. starting at 11 ia the forenoon with an old fashioned debate about the Toledo War and videos of tte Cap— restoration and one oo 1540s travel. The museum ia at 717 West Allegan St. Fortunate­ ly. the naacum/library has Sunday hours even for the benefit of researchers and viewers. Even a relative in Tot omo had heard about the excellent resources available a the I aasiag site of the Mkhigan library. For vailon on any day. there a a lunch room available, where many people cat their brown teg hut­ ches — food is available to buy. The display care and bulletin board ■ tte 'st- O library are "fa the birds." The January emphasis is on bird watching. Tte bulletin board has a window scene in 3-D. �The Haatlnga Banner — Thuraday, January 12. 1995 — Page 9 "They had two sick members of their tribe in a very tall wigwam of bark and no one but the medicine men were allowed to go in. All of Item joined in the dance and granted out some guneral, unintelligible words. friands aad loved ones wbo have praerri away so greet lhe piooecn of old io lhai far away Irappy land, where old scalers never grow old and heart! are ever youg. "I have been asked lo read a paper reciting the scenes through which I have paaaed and lhe experiences I had in try pilgrimage to Michigan 57 years ago. and to tell my story of pioneer life m Barry County . 1 will do tte best I can. but yon will kindly remember that I am nearly 74 yean of age and my memory and ary eyes are sot aa good aa they were when 1 Aral came to Michigan, a girt of 17. "However. I win forget for lhe tune the grey tens. the wrinkles snd the dim eyes. 1 win forget that I am lhe great-grandmother of throe children aad tell my story as if I were as m I used to be "la the year 1137. my father. Daniel Mc­ Clellan. and my trade. James McClellan, hearing the praises of the state of Michigan snamtod throughout the earaem states, in­ vested in land in the township of Hastings. Barry County. Mich., and not waiting for their zeal to abase, we very soon left our plea­ sed home in Ithaca. N.Y.. and started for the far west The moat rapid way of traveling then was by boa and we arrived a Detroit mt the third day out. "Al Uta time there wu no railroad in the same, nor m fact any other road over which it was vary plraraa »travel. A grew pan of the way waa wha foey call 'corduroy roads.' aade by cutting down trees and laying the tranks dose together and parallel with each other; sometimes a little din was thrown over dun. but more often the long marshes we crowed were laid wsfo just foe bare logs "As k was not very comfortable tiding, the older chiforea walked a good share of die way. 1 was the oldest of seven children, being ml said. 17 years of age at tte time . We had two seams and wagons, a spring seat one for our mother and tbe younger children. "Many tunes got faal ia the mud. and then the men would pul both teams on to the wagon and with poles cm from the forest, pry the wheels up so the hones could draw k oat. Several tunes we came across an emigrant wagaa fam fa foe mud, westing far someone to come afong and help them cat. and they atwiys pit the needed MtictMKe. "The road we came over was the old stage road from Detrok to Grand Rapids. Ann Ar­ bor waa the largest place oo our rouse, and from there several stage lines were running to different points. * TvncAL LOO norm "My mother wished so visit a brother living in Clireoo. Lenawee County, who had been in Michigan several years. Father thought by taking the stage to Clinton they would travel much faster than we with loaded wagons and they could make a short visit and get to Mar­ shall to soon aa we did. So we children, with unde and the hired man. resumed our journey. "After leaving Ann Arbor k was very difficuk to gel a place to slop over night but we never were without some shelter, though sometimes we had a hard time to get a lodging place. “One day. right after noon, k began to rain. Unde sold us we would stop at the first house we came to. We looked for a clearing, for there we thought we would find shelter from the rain. “Soon we saw tbe looked for goal. There was a man aad dog with a team, but we looked ia vain for the house. Unde asked him if we could stop with him. and he said, 'You are welcome so ail 1 have, but this is my bouse.' pointing to the wagon boa by the aide of a large tree. He had laid some brash over k to keep ora the rate. He bad left his family in Detrou and waa there making a home for them in the wilderness. He told as there was a set­ tler five miles further on. so we bad to go oo or assy without shelter. "It wm dark when we came to a little tog team with eaweaum balow, and by climbing aladder.albwroohilbeke.TheywerewiUiag to take us in. but k was a poor place for so many, as a family of six persons had gotten there before we did, and there were seven of as aad five of their own family. There was a log stable far the hones, and our hired man slept there We ail fob very thankful for the footer. bm the house leaked so badly that I had so dry moat of the children's clothes before they could dress in the morning. "The neat place wm Jackson, which wm then a small place with but very few houses, and the hotel wm even worse than the one in Detrok. There we saw our first Indians, there being about 1.500 of them there at dial time, drawing their pay from the government, as Jackson al the time, wm a trading post. "When we got to Marshall, we expected to meet our parents, but we were sadly disap­ pointed and after waking three days, we went oa our way wktem diem. "When within about 40 miles of the end of our journey and by the way. k wm much far­ ther then than now, oa account of the round­ about way are had to take, we came to a piece of woods It miles long and k took us from daylight until dart of that October day to get through, but there -vm a haven of rest, for we were ■ die famous Yankee Springs house, of Mrs. Willard Hayes, the second white woman to arrive in the new Hastings anMement. which we had heard so much since leaving Detrok. It seemed so pirmara to m. and more like what we have left far away ia the east than anything we had yet found Yankee BUI Lewie, m he wm called, told us be had plenty of room, m his mansion wm 10 stories on the ground, made of logs. of course. "There were over 40 persona staying there that night. I began to cheer up a little here, m our boat and hostess were very kind and gave me encouraging words. I had been very homesick and discouraged at the dismal pro­ spect before us. and because I was away from fetter and mother, but I had to keep my hnmrsirknras to myself, m I did not wish to mar the pleasure of my younger listen, for they were very happy all the time aad everyfoing wm so new aad no el to them that u seemed like a fairyland. "The last day of our journey we found our way by marked trees, m there was no road and only one habitation between Yankee Spr­ ings and the county seta, where our journey ended and that wm a latte shanty without a floor and a piece of bark for a door. The man had only been there a few weeks. "We supposed m we were going to the county seat we should find quire a bale town. ■ ntr raking like those through which we had passed, so when we met a man. unde asked him how far k wm to the center and he said, 'yon are nght in the city ' We began to look far ttebfami*. rand M*ad han if sre could sea k and he said, 'Can't you see that sin at) through the woods there?’ And sure enough, there wm one small fossuy aad on quite good log houae, and down under the hill wm a sawmill. The house wm occupied by Slocum Beaker aad family aad Ms brother, Thoams. who had come there the year before so board the workmen for Hayes and Dibble of Mar­ shak. while building the saw mill. They were at that time gening out limber far a grin mill for die same men. "ft had takes m 16 days to come from Detrok. My bean wm heavy and I felt like crying, but I did not The people already there were so glad to have a family move in. aad they treated us ao kindly. I tried lo be cheer­ fid, bm n night when all were asleep. 1 had my cry ore and then and there resolved with the help cf my Falter above to pm away all hranrsickness aad repining!, and make tte ban of my surroundings, and I did so from that lime on. "Dem Mrs. Bunker! She proved a mother to me in foe eight long weeks my mother wm away, tick at her brother’s in Clinton. "My fatter hud to leave my mother and come on without her when we h id been in our new home two weeks. About th a time, quite s number of men came throug t looking for ted. bm Mrs. Bunker ted jved there 14 months without seeing a whit: woman. "Indjam were very plenty, 100 lodges of them being camped on the north side of the Thoraappie River. They were always ready lo swap, as tucy caueo u, ttsn crannetnes, maple sugar aad venison for flour, bread, port or potatoes. "Tte next day. after we got to our new home. I invested in some honey. It wm strain­ ed and looked very nice. In a few days. Thomas Bunker came in and I wm showing him wha nice honey I bad bought at tte In­ dians. 'How do you suppose they strain it?' asked he. 1 told him I had thought nothing shorn k. He said be saw them strain some through one of their old blankets. We did not cm any more hooey after drat; of course, we liked honey, bm we could gel along without k. and we did "Their maple sugar wm just tte same. We thought k good until we saw them make k. Bm they were so dirty in their habits that we aaed no more of their maple sugar "Tte Indians often frightened us by prating tteir faces sgainst tte windows to look in. before they came in. They were sll very kind when they were sober, bm dishonest and treacherous when drank. Tte traders that came through to buy their furs brought lhe fine water that wm tte curse of tte red man. as it bm ever been the greatest enemy of all meek mH "One Indian that wm always civil when sober, came very near killing me one day when be wm drank. He knocked me down with a large iron fire shovel, and if teip had not come uiaivdiasrly he surely would have killed n. "k wm terrible the way they would fight with each other when they could get liquor, they would give anything they had for a pint of whiskey, and were tte terror of all while women when they could procure k. At one time they held what they called a medicine dance near us. and there were nearly 2.000 Indians gathered there. "They went through a great many hratteaish performances that were a woixter to m who ted never seen an Indian before in all our lives. "Ow father'! land wm some four miles from tte center, (on Section No. 27. Hawing, Township, where Thoraappie Manor now stands) aad we went there aad made us a home. We never lacked for food of some kind, for tte country abounded in fish and game, and berries and wild fruits where plen­ ty in season. Fatter went eight miles after our first prmanrs to plant and carried Item home oo his back. We ted to go 40 miles for flour and other provisions over bad roads; and sometimes the whole settlement would get out and then you can imagine we were hungry. "The first year we were here, we ted to go 40 miles for our mail. too. aad a letter from the east cost us 25 cents. We ted to pay >20 per barrel far flour, and $40 per bar.al far what waa said to be 'one teg port.’ The teg that was in one barrel we bought ted three heeds and fact to match "Tte second year we were in Hastings, we thought we would like a mrkey for Thanksgiv­ ing. The men were all too busy to hunt one, so me gins mkj mey woukj try tneir iuck ana to our surprise, they brought in a Ml grown young wild turkey. They ted ran k down and caught k. "The first we knew, we ted a neighbar oa tte east at as.. Fatter was ktraring bis cade assd had fallowed tte ever-to-bo-remembered cow tea anta about four miles from home where he heard someone praying. He went up and there was a man and Ms family wbo had just finished tteir breakfast off tram a dry goods box raid was thanking God for his bless­ ings. This wm Mr. (Lorenzo) Mudge, aad I mutt stay right here drat man always prospereo ano maoe a gooo nome lor nunsetr and loved ones. "The new grist mill wm all eactoaod in tte year 1M0. and tte ckisras decided to cetebnre tte Fourth of July and dedicate tte new mill. So they came from miles around aad danced aUdeyrattetsewmillandm tteir darner on tte banks of tte Thornapple, ia a log tavern, which wm about a half a mile from the mill. "We had a great meeting and everyone en­ joyed themselves. My father's family were tte first to come into tbe township after the Bunkers. Several families moved in soon afterward, so we had quite a cotoay.*' *T ted always thought I would not be mar­ ried by a justice cf tte peace, but in tte year 1839 I was married to Willard Hayes, by A.C, Panmaw. justice of the peace. He (Willard Hayes) was taken from my side by daafofa 1973 We were tte first couple married in tte county, and had tte first frame houae ever fa foe village, la foe same year. Mr. Hayes wm appointed postmaster by Anson Kindall, poaanaaasr general. Berry County wm duly organized March 15.1S39. and tte first Mon­ ty fa tte following April, tbe first etecnoo waa held aad foe first officers of Barry County elected. Thomas Bunker wm elected county clerk. Mr. Spaulding, treasurer, A.C. Farmatec register of deeds snd Willard Hayes, sheriff. Hatten Bartow Sr. was our first "Death came fa our midst and three were buried fa Ibe summer of 1838. Tte first mfaieser we beard wm tte funeral of a Mr. DeGroot; tte Rev. Calvin Clark, a Presbytenae minmer, rode fa over 50 miles on an Indian pony. "Whenever we waaaed to hold any religious services, we would all gel together and differed cues would read sermons of difrerenc divine*, we cared nocning for creed* in those days. God lived to us in tte air we breathed and we knew and loved Him who said on Calvary, T am tte resurrection and tte life.' Tte majestic forest was our cathedral, the flowers of tte woods our alter and tte sweet music of nature our choir "Tte first church was organized in 1MI by the Methodists. the Rev. (Daniel) Bush tte first pastor. If he warned wood, he took his ax and went to tte woods. If he wanted meal, he took Ms gun and went to tte same place. We all called him 'our pastor' aad he wm. "Tte next church organized wm tte Presbyterian, fa tte year 1843. real tte Rev. (Zerah) T. Hoyt was tte first pastor. He is now (1894) living in tte east at tte advanced age of 12. "The first schoolhouse wm built and ready for use in IMI and tte first teacher wm Sophia Spaulding, now Mrs. Henry Ktrappen of Kalamazoo "la 1851 or 1852 we had a more com­ modious schoolhouae buik. but tte old one of pioneer days remaiaod a good many years a landmark of tte days that were gone . Our first court home arm bulk fa 1842 rad IM3 sod wm burned fa 1846. "Henry A. Goodyear kept tte first store that wm ever fa tte village and be had been there ever since. Dr. William Upjohn wm cur first physician and lived there until he died ■ tte age of 80 years. "1 do not wish you to lose faith in my veracity, but I have seen tte squaws spear sturgeon nearby oo tte river that would weigh aU foe way from 60 to 100 pounds. TMs is no fish story. Of all iter lived there in tte year 1840. ail are gone bat H A Goodyear. Mrs Sather Beanea, my sister assd myself. ■•This is a brief hissory of my early life m the city where 1 have lived ao long. There are many who remember the laser years, aad k would be nsrlrst to say more, ao my story is done. When I came there, fora place wm a vast wilderness and where now the fine mansiom of ow children stand, then tte majestic trees of foe forest reared tteir heads and defied the storms of winter, and where now tte boys and girls of our dry play bide and aert, tte wild drwtrrns of tte woods roamed "Then we mod foe tallow dips to light ow log cabia bomra, when night dosed as on us, while now tte electric light makes day of asgfa and throws ks gfemra far into the haaurm. Where not foe benarifisl farms cf ow swsoMsdfag ooranby ere green with grass and golden wkh tte fields of wavmg grain arsl tte wild Indfam had tteir bantiag grounds, chas­ ed foe deer and tew. and lived in all tteir savage freedom. "k wm not aa easy life we old pioneers Bvad. but k wm a trappy one; clearing up land for ow homes, working that our children might enjoy tte fraks of out labors, owl have better advantages of civilization and ednescioo then tteir parents had. Each yew now duns tte ranks cf foe old pitratan, and soon ow chddrea wiU be foe only old sealers left, aad we steil have csoreed over foe rivw to jam those well loved pioneers who have prase before. I expect to have a grand reunion there fa Itet happy prontiaed land, where old team are ever youag and foe weary are at reel. "Let us all, M we dose this meeting of tbe psarm of Michigan, go to ow homes wkb tte hope and prayer that we may love each otter better on this earth, so that when our time comes to die. we shall have a grand reunioa over there, to talk over again the teppy days wtea we were young aad clasp hands once more in loving friendship, as are have fa ' Aaid Lastg Sync Aras McOr&ar Hayes dhrfwtte age #9/, Mtg 17 toon ytm tfitr nodint die adooe al die 1194 aarecrag of die Mkftfgras Pioneer -- • MtoonoO -nl Czw-a>rss ana ninonctu aocteiy. Sotarca: Historical Collections, Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society, Volume XXVI, Robert Smith and Co. Slate Printers and Binders, 1896. Hastings Banner Archives. Vital Statistics. Barry Camry Oerh s office. TO AU XTHKTTO PERSONS: StepMn L. (P14723) TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Barry County Owfc (BU) B45-34M 0/12) �Page 10 — Tha Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 12, 1995 Saxon Jim Robbe hits 7 triples Hastings teams swept Tuesday by Middleville in basketball action Hastings' 11m Robbe hit four three-point shots la five trier In tbe flail two minutes on bis way to 1 game-high 25 points, but tbc varsity Saxons were unable to pull out a victory against Thomapple-KeUogg. Tuesday night. Tbe Troians were down at tbe end of Ute first quarter, but came back for 20 points in tbe second and third. on tbeir way to a 59-50 win. Tbe Saxons tall to 1-6 and the Trojans are 6-1 overall. Hastings was down 54-36 with 1:56 left In die game when Robbe began to sizzle. By tbc time 28 seconds were left on the clock, Robbe bad polished off three treys from the left side of tbe hark nt and one from the right side to pull Hastings within 10, 58-48. His fifth attempt hit tbe rim and the glass but failed to sink. He ended with 14 points In tbe quarter. Tbe Saxons slowed tbe game In the first period and were able to pass through tbc half-court trap by Middleville Hastings used a three-man cross court offense to break the double and triple teaming of Ibe trap In near-basket play, lhe Saxons kepi die ball moving to tbe open man with crisp, bounce passes, waiting for a Trojan to miss a coverage. Tbe strategy and execution paid off with an 11-7 lead at tbe end of tbe first period. In the second quarter, Middleville bad live players score for 20 points. Including Matt Liu. wbo scored ail six of bls points in the quarter. By die end of Uk first half T-K bad taken a 27-21 lead. And the game continued to speed up to tbe Trojan pace. Tbe third period waa much the same for Middleville. with five piayen scoring for 20 points, while Hastings missed several shots In tbe point. The half-court trap also netted TK unanswered baskets snd put them up 47-31 st Ute end cf three. Tbe Trojans also swiped the ball from Hastings 14 times in Ute game, but Hastings lock as good as they got with nearly as many steals from Middleville, with Jason Fuller and Red JUes taking tbe ball several times oo baseline peases which weren't seat sharp enough. Tbe 6-foa-6 center for Middleville, Sieve Convene, was held scoreless In the final period, but was able to pull down a gamehigh eight rebounds. He bad 11 points for the Trojans. Tbe Trojans out rebounded tbe Saxons 28-19. T-Kh high scoter was Jerry Ifostma who scored 12 points, spreading them out over four quarters, and Brad Williams came of tbe to score 10. Also bitting In double figures for Hastings was Mike Toburen. wbo bad 12. t*a' Ns 25 points In foe Tuosday night toss. S**w Converse ol MddtevHe tor two of Hastings' Mike Toburer., No. 12, pulls up lor two ot his 12 points against tha visiting Trojans Tbe Saxons will be on tbe road. Friday night to Coldwater In a Twin Valley contest and to Harper Creek tbe following Friday. In the junior varsity game. Middleville's Jeremy Shriver scored 15 points, including three treys, and Nate Pranger added 12 to pace the Trojans over Hastings 47-32 Tbe Hastings jayvee were down 18-9 a the end of tbe first quarter, but tbe defease made its presence known and held to jixilor Trojans io a single field goal in tbe second period and trailed 20-18 into tbe break. Tbc Middleville defense and some errant shots by Hastings, kept tbe Saxons from seeing in the third period and T-K took a 16-point lead into tbe final eight minutes. Kyle Pobja waa the top Hastings scorer with nine and Joo Lawrence added seven. In lhe freshmen comew. Hastings was defeat.d 55-36. 8th grade boys basketball summary Hastings 4th in L.H. Lamb mat tourney Tbe Hastings varsity wrestling learn ftoiued fourth ou cf 10 schools represensed at the UH. Lamb Wrestling Tournament. Satur­ day. Tbe Saxon matmen had just one first-place finisher In tbe 13 weigbl-rlsssrs. three aeeond-piaoe nmsbers and four founfoplaoe An­ tohas. Charlotte won tbe meet with 141J points, followed by Middleville with 141 and Coloma with 116. Hcctirgs had 111-5 potass, followed by Lowell with 101, Lakewood with 743. Harper Creek with 73. Grand Ledge with 63. Ionia with 583 and Battle Geek Central with 173 Tbe only wrestler going undefeated for Hastings was Cole Bowen (160 lbs.). Bowen had an 8-2 decision over Middleville's Matt Hilton and an 11-6 win over Charlene's JJL Gsrrtoer to make It to tbe finals In the finals he defeated Coloma's Jake White ta a major decision 13-4. Craig Bowen (134) and Sparky Weedall (215) both suffered their first lorn of the sea­ son at tbe meet. Bowen's came in the finals against Colo­ ma's Travis Breda when Bowen fractured his ankL* and was face to default. Coach Dave Firrov said It was "our biggest loss of Ute day." "Craig has been a leader for the team both The Hastings eighth grade boys basketball seam hosted the Allegan Tigers Jan. 5. 11 was a battle of two unbeaten teams. Allegan's record was 84). the Young Sax cat were 34). Toe Tigers led at half time 27-15 sou after three quarters, the Saxons were still down 33-25. The fourth quarter belonged to Hastings, outscoring Allegan 20-10 to preserve the vic­ tory 45-43. Adam Whitney scored tbe winning basket with an eight-foot jumper with three seconds left oa the dock. Tyson Waither and Adam Whitney paced the Saxon attack with eight points each. Jim Storms controlled the backboards with nme rebounds and chipped in six points Steve Storrs and Derek Johnson played outstanding defense with four steals each. Eleven Saxons made the scoring column. The Young Saxons are now 44) and host Battle Creek Pensifield tonight (Jan. 12). The Junior Saxons hosted Gull Lake Jan. 3 and came away with two wins. , The B Squad defeated Gull Lake 54-21. , Mike Kensington paced the Saxon attack with 14 points. Tyson Walther added 12 aad Man Bradley chipped in eizht. Andy Keller led all rebounders with eight boards. , The A Squad won 52-28. The Saxon attack was led by Jim Storms* 15 points and five re­ bounds. Adam Whitney added nine points. Luke Warner controlled the backboards with 10 rebounds and chipped in eight points. HMS 2nd in wrestling tourney Craig Bowen, before breaking hie ankle In fos champtoraNp, defeated Justin Maynard of Ionia 6-5 In foe 134-pound weight dasa. in competition and in practice and that lead­ ership. along with tbe points be earns fa tbe team will be difficult to replace.* Bowen defeated Tom Williams of Lake­ wood 10-2 In tbe flrat round and Justin May­ nard cf Ionia in tbe second. Weedall was upset by Middleville's Joel Appel by a fall in 249 of the finals match. Weedall had defeated Aaron Uhl cf Charlotte with a 48 second pin In the first round and a 12-3 major decision of Rob White of Lowell in the semi finals. Mike Opolski (126) bad three wins and two losses fa a fourth place. He bad a pin in 2:54 and decisions of 11-6 and 14-6 before falling 7-6 to consolation-bracket champion Terry Trudell of Middleville. Chris Allen (142) had a 7-4 and a 4-1 deci­ sion before losing to third-place finisher Ja­ cob On of Harper Creek 44). Jamie James (172) had a win over Lake­ wood and a pin over Lowell on his way to a fourth. He was defeated in lhe consolation round by Chris Bailey of Coloma 5-3. Kris Java (185) was defeated twice by Middleville Steve Lehman Lehman knocked Java into the consolation bracket, where be had a 13-12 win and a pin in 255. before meeting up with Lehman again. Lehman look the bracket 8-2. Also getting wins for Hastings were Ryan Rude (100) with a 7-5 decision. Troy Plttetkow (112) with a 9-1 decision and a pin. Jeremai Cook (119) with a pin and Matt Mackenzie with a pin. Furrow said many of the coaches at the meet commented that "this was toughest tournament they bad been in this year. They felt the competition was much stronger than it had been in recent years." The Saxon varsity will wrestle in the Del­ ton Invitational. Saturday. Mka Oploakl struggles tor wrist control against Lowers Matt Osmoiinski In the 126-pomd weight dasa Opolski won foa match with a 14-6 major dadston After trailing by nearly 40 points. Tbe Hastings middle school wrestling team rallied ta tbe championship and consolation brackets to come within 11 points of tying Charlotte. Hastings ended up second with 2163 points, behind Charlotte with 2273. Winning a championship ta tbeir weight clam were Jeremy Bithop (75 pounds), Chad Noteboom (80). Luke Noteboom (90). Sam Stafford (95). Mike Nystrom (115) and Billy Blab (137). Gabe McCarty (185) was runner up ta his weight class. Finishing third and winning the consolation bracket were Robby Lee (100). Jesse MacKenzle (105). Phil McKcougb (120). Mike Lipstraw (125). Jason McCarty (145) and Tim Blessing (167). . Plying fourth for the middle school tram was Lucas Reascr (155). Of tbe 12 wrestlers who won their final match. 10 were by technical fall a a pin. 4th annual Pennock Run/Walk slated Pennock Hospital ta sponsoring lhe 4th Annual Pennock Run/Walk al tbe Gun Lake Winterfest. Jan. 28. It will be a five kilometer trek starting al 10 a.m. at the Allegan County Gun Lake Snowmobile Association Lodge. The trail will have hot chocolate and coffee, bagels and fruit donated by Welch's Food Town and Pharmacy from Shelbyville and McDonald's of Hastings at the end as post-event refreshments. The cost ta 813 per participant If ps r registered by Jan 23. and 815 after that. Lan year's walk/run was canceled becau e of Ibe bad weather but coordinator Tamqy Ncmetz said she expects between 150 a^ 200 participants of all ages to take part dp year. Fa mae information call lhe Pennoqk Heal tb and Fitness Center a 948-3111. Patron’s, Women’s Night set at HHS There will be a Patron's Night to recognize individuals, businesses and industries which have supported the Hastings Athletic Boosters. Hastings Athletic Directa Tim Johnston said the Patron's Night which is set for Jan. 27 when the Saxons will play boat to Albion. was ret up to show the people and businesses wbo have helped the Athletic Boosters through the program a golf outing. that they are appreciated. There will also be a Women's night. Feb. 10. to bona women wbo have impacted the direction of women’s athletics ta Hertings. Frosh spikers down T-K Tbe Hastings freshman volleyball team defeated Middleville last week 17-15.15-4. Becca Keeler led tbe team with nine service points in lhe first game and Cindy Hayes bad seven in tbe second. Three of Hayes' points were aces. The team is now 1-0 and will host Sparta, tonight. Jan. 12. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 12, 1995 — Pane 11 ‘Wheel falls off’ in second half> Delton-Kellogg eagers drop to O-7 points in each as the Trojans scored 18 in the third and 16 In lhe final eight minutes. Not that Dellon didn’t have the chance. The Panthers took 50 shots at the basket, sinking only 16. Plainwell look 41 shots and put through 20. Dellon also out rebounded lhe Trojans 26-23. but had 17 turnovers to • "It WM • game similar lo ibe one we played in opur opener verrui Mattawan." (aid Delton vanity basketball coach Jim Hogoboom ot lhe 39-44 loss lo Plainwell, Tuesday night. 2 -We played well In lhe Ont half, but in the second half tbe wheel fell on and were not executing against the changing defense.’ be Plainwell's nine. "We got Poppy with the ball." Hogoboom said. There was a point in the fourth quarter where we were down by eight with a chance to make it six. but they out scored us 9-2." Delton hit seven of 12 tries al 'he free throw line and Plainwell made 15 of 21. the majority coming in the final period as DK said. -■ Delton falls to 0-7 this season with tbe ba*. ; Tbe Panthers screamed onto tbe court in Qte first quarter to scon II and added 10 Store in tbe second period to lake a 28-25 lead into the locker room The ball wm tailing aid everyone wss getting involved.However, in tbe third and fourth quarters lhe Panthers were aNe to garner only eight HHS JV matmen wrestle at Comstock .42-26 ..30-29 36-32 .34-34 31.5-36.5 .21.546.5 147; A. Pachccc 144; B. Routh 162; E. DeWin 160 T. Maurer 161; R. Lydy 192*531; D. Fridkxmp 189. D. Starnes ftB-507; B. Duan 147; S. Bachelder 151; M. Eaton 168; K Sutfin 196; M. Wimck 173-452; V Cruttenden 154; L Hammond 146; H. Poland 122; P Guy 180-506; J. Stockham 133; C, Hurless 155; J. Gasper 191 Ray James Eke. 45-27; Nashvilk Chiro. 43-29; Ups and Downs 42-30; Outboard Inn 40%-3l%; Big B*s 33-39; Melaleuca Inc. 33%-39%; Cedar Creek 29-35; Troubk Shooters 1549. Good Games and Series - J. Fisher 156; B. Hayes 171; C McGinn 154; J Hurtess 176; D. Snider 185; B Moody 201; S. Sebas­ tian 191-524; B Sobksky 174456; S. Green field 173; T. Darnels 202-524; L. Apsey 537; 195K Lemaar 132-371. Freeman's42H-2IH; Dtehards40H-23H; Alley Cats 38H-23H; Fearsome 4 38-26; H 41 L 37-27; B.S.ers 34-30; Dynamites 33-31; Holey Rollen 32-32; Lund Hogs 31-33; 30-30: Rookies 29K-34K: Really Rodens 26-38; Undecided 24-40. Beginners 20-40 Snyder 183-513; K Sutfin 201-508; D. Vstv Canqien 195-486; S Smder 165-178; T. Huey 177-472: M Briggs 162-456; C. Graham 149-433; S. Craven 157-424; S Howell 167-411; D. Vickers 145-398; K Rate 395: J. Mead 157-378; B Aspinall 103-294; D Keltey 1*2; L. Davis 181; L. TUtey 170: C. Wilcox 162; P. Miller 157; M Bowman ISO. Freeman 211-594; J Smith 187-542; T. James 189-524; R. Fay 182-524; D Friend JI7-513; B Renu 189-513; K. Bushec 510; 194R Snyder II 164-474. R. Link 211; ). Barnum 211; W. Smedbcrg 204; M. Tilley 188; D. Vickers 188; J. DeLaat 186; S. San­ born 179; R. Bowman 178; M. Neymeiyer 172; J WM forced to foul in an attempt to get hack in tbe game. Ryan Vliek of Delton and Scheenstra of Plainwell were tbe lop scorers in the game with 15 points each. Ben Kling added 13 for hte Trojans and Gary Fisher had 12 for the Panthers. "Vliek has been playing well for us," Ilogoboom said, 'and showed us some good things inside tonight. Fisher has also been consistent, although he didn't scorer in the second and fourth quarters." In the junior varsity contest. Dellon defeated Plainwell 43-39 and lhe freshmen look it oo the chin, losing 55-49. Delton will play al Kalamazoo Hackett. Friday night in a Kalamazoo Valley Association game and at Parchment lhe following Friday. Caleb Tbe Hre'ingl junior vmlty wrextling texm participated in tbe Comxtock ninth and 10th grade invitational. Jan 7. along with 26 other Kbooix. Each wrextler wrestled al least two matches, with a wrestler wbo won all his matches winning a gold medal and. by winning at least two matches, no matter how many be wrestled, lhe wrestlers won a second-place medal. Hastings junior varsliy took home three first place medals and (our second-place medals ou of tbe 13 wbo went lo Ibe meel. Winning first place medals for Hastings were Doug Varney (112 lbs.) with three wins, two by pin. Kevin Morgan (160) with three wins, one by a pin and Jon Kensington (172) with three wins, with two by pin. Winning a second place medal were Mau Moore (119). Chris Staffcrd (134) who had one pin. Josh Richie (151). who bad two pins andTlmEasey(185). David Teuncssen (119) had, Ken Rose (134), Scott Vanderboss (134) and Jason McCabe (215) all had a pin. Also getting wins for Hastings were Jason Laux (215) and Kenn Cross (160). 45-27; Schlachler 40-32; Brodock 40-32; Kuempel 39W-32W; D Hall 37-31: Lndeacher 36M-35H: Friend 36-36; Brewer 35M-36M; Beckwith 34-28. Keeler 33-39; Jesick 29-43; N. Hall 28-44; Moucoulis 27H-40H; Snyder 27-45; M. Hall 26-46; Kasmsky 24-48 191-512; M. Snowden 180-482; H. Hewitt 183-460; F Schneider 188-503; L. Potter 161-465; S. VanDenburg 221-61... J. McMillon 189-506. D. VanCampen 199-485 Good Games - S. Nevins 155; J. Kasinsky 156; B. Moore 148; R. Kuempel 155; B. Johnson 182; C. Trumbull 144; J. Rice 181; L. Friend 160; J. Mercer 169; P. Snyder 158; A. Graham 153; C. Graham 152; G. Cochran 177; D. Snyder 161; N. Morgan 142. D. Keeler 159; B.M Moore 154; I. Seeber 161; A. Gallnick 170; M Dull 141; L. Johnson 161; J. Baker 158. Keeler 173; B. Terry 233; G. Forbcy 179; B Clark 172; G. Young 171; R. Schlachler 198; B. Luckacher 206; N. Hall 218. Bowkrettcs Carlton Center Ec. 41-31; Kent Oil 40-32; Hecker Ins. 40-32; Dorothy's Hair Styling 36-36; Bennett Ind. 28%-43%; D.J. Electric 26%-45%. Good Games and Series — J Elliston 185-457; L. Elliston 193-552; G. Olis 185-498; S. Merrill 187-467; E. Vanasse 175; T. Christopher 198; J Doster 181-490; S. Drake 155-455; G. Potter 161; J Donnini 177; H Coenen 170-471; J. McMillen 164-460. Friendly Home Parties 44Vi-27Mi; Hair Care Censer 44M-27U; Varneys43h-28Vi; S Thursday A.M. Hummers 46-26; Leftovers 43-29; Slow Pokes 40^-31 tt; Varneys 39-6-32%; Bosleys 39-33; Hastings Bowl 38-34; Ques tion Marks 35-37; Thomapple Trading Post 33-39; Algonquin Farm 3G42; Nite-N-Galcs 28%-43%; Valley Realty 28-44; LeHarves 27%-44%. . Jama ud Se-fex — C. Clouse 194-515; B Norris 171-478; O. Gillom 159458. C. Stuart 193-454; P. Rumsey 179426; L. Alien 162-411; C. Ryan 158408; B. Estep 144-408; C. Swinkuns ISO-384; B. Sexton 140-380; S. Salazar 121-359; B. Bodo 117-308. K. Thonu on 196; M. Atkinson 180; F Ruthruff 168; D. Collier 161; J. Lewis 160. P. Fisher 159; S. Lambert 157; I. Ruthruff 156; F. Schneider 154; I. Seeber 139; D. Nelson 137; M. Dull 132; B Moore 130; N. Moucoulis 118. 4 H Machine 39VI-32H: Eye and Em. Specialist 38K-33H; Mace's Pharmacy 38H-29M; Misfits 36W-35W; Nashville Chiropractic 31-37; Valley Realty 20-52; Life Styles 1956-5256. 162-437; L. Elliston 215-542; P Smith 537; 193T Christopher 176-502; E. Vanessc 216-525; E. Mesecar 179-476. Good Caress - B. Wilson 162; N. Varney 154; S. Bnmmcr 179; M Maison 181; C. Shells nbsrger 149; B Smith 160; J. Pettengill 139. Moodav MixerMichelob 51-24; Hartzkr Tours 42*30; T M Lassies 40-28; Three Ponies Tack 40-28; Roudie Giris 39-33; Hastings Bowl Sisters 38-34; Unique Washtub Duo 32%-39%; Mr Bruces 32-36; Jo’s Bookeeping 31-41; Girrbachs 31-41; Deweys Auto Body 30-42; Out­ ward Appearance 22%-49%. Davis 171; R Craven 175; R Snyder IM 169 Tuesday Mixed minsee Construction 11-5; Country Bumpkins 10-6; Gillom Consn^ctioo 9-7; Neil’s Priming 8-8; Pin Seekers 7-9; Black Sheep 7-9; Lil Demons 6-9; Consumers Concrete 5-11; Mason/Divis Line 5-11. Lost Points 1. Mens High Games & Series K. Keller 179; D. Hmse 173; S. Hyde 181; B Woodmansee 223-505; T. Neymeiyer 213J M. Guy 211-544. Womens High Games & Series B. Wilkins 199; J. Bryans 152; L Ruit uff 170471; E. Johnson 518; B. Norris 182-192. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Jan. 10. 1995 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St . Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Nick Adams, an eight-year-old dirt bike rider from Hastings. won enough trophies In 1994 to suit his own trophy shop. Some of lhe trophies tower seven-fool tall, nearly twice M tall M Adams. During the 1994 season he had six major first place finishes. Most recently, he look tbe overall championship in lhe 50 cc class (L.EM.) al the Florida Mini Olympics Nov. 20-26 and eighth in lhe 65 cc class for seven to 11 year olds. He wm also awarded a 1994 UltraJet Busier bike for his first-place finish. In the Grand National Championships al Ponca Chy. OK. Aug. 2-7. Adams took first In lhe 65 cc class for six lo eight year olds and third in tbe 500 cc modified for kids four to eight yean old. In District 14 (stale of Michigan) be wm the overall champion In both the 65 cc class for seven to 11 year olds and lhe 50 cc class for four to eight year olds. At the Las Vegas World Mini Grand Prix in April, he wm first In the 50 cc modified cells and third in the 65 cc class He also took first place in tbe 50 cc nock and 50 cc modified at the Grand National Championships In March of lan year and third in the 65 cc stock class. Adams is sponsored locally by M/C Supply of Hastings He also has sponsors from FMF, Answer, Scott. PR WD-40. EVS. Miller's Cycle, Northside Recreational Vehicles. Dunlop and Hammer Head Graphics. Adams, a third grader at Central Elementary In Hastings said be ia looking forward to Uns next racing season. YMCA NEWS: Family Open Gyms Every Sunday, beginning January 11 till March 12. the YMCA will have the Hastings High School gym open for open gyms. The gym opens at 2 and closes at 4. Activities will be basketball, volleyball, and rollerskating (bring your own equipment). The cost for the activity is $2 per person with a family cap of $5. Those with youth in grades 6 or lower must be ac- jmpamed by a parent. There will be no open gym on January 15. Youth Indoor Soccer: Beginning Saturday. January 14 till February 25 (no meeting on January 21). the YMCA will be offering indoor soccer to place in the Hastings High School's gym. 5/6 graders will meet from 8:30-9:30 a.m., ln-2nd graders from 9*45-10:45. 3rd and 4th graders from 11-12 noon, and 7/8th graders from noon lo 1 p.m. The cost for the 6 week program is *12 Participants may also pay $3 per visit. Scholarships arc available upon re­ quest. Pre-registrstion is not required. Family Fun Night On Friday. January 13. from 6:45-8:45 p.m., the YMCA will be sponsoring a family fun night a( the Hastings High School. Ac­ tivities will include volkyball. basketball, old time movies, crafts, and rollerskating (bring your own skates). The cost for the evening is $1 per person, with a maximum of $5 per family. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian. Cheerleading Clinic COMPUTER LAYOUT ARTIST NEEDED Send resume and references to: J-Ad Graphics - P.O. Box 188, Hostings, Ml 49058 You are cordially invited to a reception for Big trophies for young dirt bike rider High School varsity basketball game on January 27. The program is held at the Hastings High School lecture hall from 3:30-4:30. Pre-registration is required. The cost for tbe program is $10 and sponsorships are available upon request. The program h limited to the first 50 who register. YMCA 3 on 3 Scores Team W-L-T .1-0-0 .1-00 1-00 01-0 .0-1-0 0-1-0 Boulter... Komng... Storms... Thornton Hoffmar. Bivens... LEGAL NOTICE THE QTY Of HASTINGS OEDAINS that Section 9.51 be amended, and adding Section* 9.52, 9.53 Chapter 9. BUILDINGS Ankle M. Numbering Sysh SaeMon »Jl number on both tide* ol the street, the block* shall be divided so that the opposite Hock numbers On Monday and Wednesday, girls in grades 3-6th. will have the opportunity to participate in a two week cheerleading clinic. The pro­ gram begins on January 16 and ends January 25. Participants will also cheer at a Hastings PegeMdar nacawtay Abow owrags typing • NOTICE • Nick Adams. on the bike. la surrounded by his mom, Tha and dad. Scott (ri£*) and sponsor Ed McManaway. owner of M/C Supply of Hastings, and several of the trophies ho won during the 1904 racing season. The trophies are on dtepiay at M/C Supply. I ■ 11-7 UN SUPERVISOR Full-time position for qualified RN for 138 bed county medical care facility. Must possess excellent clinical and decision making skills. One year of long term care experience preferred. Wages based on experience and excellent benefit package. (d) In streets which do not intersect with the bose. the block* shall be numbered to correspond with the block* in the bose parallel thereto. Soc. 9.52 Strout map*. Contact Sue Lemon. RN, DON at 616-945-2407 ext. 444 or send resume to Attn: Sue Lemon, RN, DON. Thomapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058. EQE David 0. Wood KARA9KE Q Sat., Jan. 14th JjL Freeport J^i Shamrock Ks* Tavern 9 p.m. • 1 a.m. / ( MC'd by Sound Express Mark and Mike Sheldon who has retired after 21 years of faithful service as Sheriff of Barry County I The reception will be held at the first Baptist Church, I I________________________ Eric Peterson Memorial Hall, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan ...on January 28, 1995 The reception will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m The cost of the buffet will be $6.00 per person. Please R.S.V.P. by January 23. 1995 to. Barry County Sheriffs Depart me-'!, c/o Betty Purgiel. 1212 W State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4805. ----------' 1 RNs/LPNs We are looking for people with leader­ ship skills to work in our geriatric facility full- or part-time. All shifts are available. Wages based on experience. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits and competitive wages. Contact Sue Lemon, RN, DON. at 616-945-2407, ext. 444 or Heidi Byrne, RN, ADON at ext. 445 for an interview. Thoraappie Manor rrw CUIVI VI trsw —---------- -------• — - - fixed. The number* shall net bo in script. If shall be number other than lhe official number upon ony house or building. It shall be unlawful for ony par­ . . . . >X-_. _____ 1-1 This ordinance ihall become effective fifteen (15) day* after its enactment, or upon publication, whichever is loler. Moved by Campbell end supported by Hawkins. YEAS 7 NAYS: 1 ABSENT: I 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE Shoran Vickery City Clerk (M!) �Pace 12 — Tha Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 12, 1995 Local man to stand trial on murder charge March 6 A 19-yeM-old Hastings man accused ot killing his Infant daughter April IS was scheduled Thuraday in Barry County Circuit Cotin lo stand trial March 6. A Feb. 24 motion hearing and final pre­ trial was also set for Jason A Taggart. Taggart is charged with one count ot second-degree trurder. punishable by up lo life in prison. He is accused of killing bls five-momboid daughter. Nichole L. Taggart, without premeditation. Police belioe (he girt died after being struck by her father. Taggart stood mute lo the charge in September nd a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. In other recent court bunnest • A 45-year-old Wyoming man who pleaded no contest to a charge of attempting to sexually penetrate a 14-year-old girl in July was sentenced to 40 to 60 months in prison, the maximum term possible Chester W. Hathaways sentenced will run consecutive to another sentence be is serving ta Kent County on an arson charge. Hathaway pleaded no contest in possessing hit driver’* license, i misdemeanor which curies s maximum sentence of 90 days in jail or a $100 floe, or both. He stood mute lo tbe charger in December snd not guilty pleas were entered oo hit behalf December lo a charge of attempting to commit third-degree criminal sexual conduct. A no contest plea is similar lo a guilty plea in that a conviction can be entered, but the plea is not an admissi jn of guilt in any other court matter. Hathaway reportedly pleaded no coolest to the charge lo avoid civil liability. In exchange for his plea, tbe Barry County Prosecutor's Office agreed lo drop a count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct Tbe prosecutor also agreed to drop two counts of fourth-degre: criminal sexual conduct pending against Hathaway. A Charge that Hathaway Is a habitual offender also was dropped. * A 40-year-old Kalamazoo man accused Battle Creek man pleads guilty in bank robbery The second suspect in two bank robberies in Allegan and Barry counties baa pleaded guilty to one of the charges against him, and now both of tbe men involved are awaiting two men only pleaded guilty to one cf tbe charges against them, the men admitted they committed both of tbe robberies and they win be ordered to make restitution lo both **DaridM. Amy. 43. of Battle Creek, wbo victims. In addition to tbe robberies. Travis wu suspected by area police of having committed several burglaries around Barry bad been charged with two federal counts of bank robbery, pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to one of those counts in the United Stales District Court In Grand Rapids. In exchange for his plea, the other charge reportedly will be dropped. The other man involved in the case, Jeffrey Scott Travis. 35. of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty ta U.S. District Court in November to one of the two federal bank robbery charges brought against him. Tbe other charge pending against him also will be dropped, officials said. Amy is scheduled to be sentenced March 3. and a Feb. 16 sentencing has been set for Travis. Amy and Travis were accused of robbing the Nashville brweh of lhe Hastings City Bank Oct. 4 and lhe United Bank branch on Patterson Road al Gun Lake Oct 17. Officials at lhe U5. District Attorney s Office io Grand Rapids said that though tbe County. Det. Sgt. George Howell, of the Barry County Sheriffs Department, said Travis agreed lo help resolve the burglaries be committed. In exchange, be would not be prosecuted for those crimes. Howell said Travis cleared up four break­ ins tbe Sheriffs Department wu investigating and at least eight burglaries troopers al tbe state police post in Hastings were looking into. Tbe burglaries were committed from the beginning of July lo tbe end of October, he said. Travis reportedly must still face a Calhoun County warrant charging him with possessing property stolen from a Barry County home, however. Tbe property wu found by a joint team of police when they search'd Travis’ Battle Creek residence in Oerter. .... , In Milnor nun \lnbde Ih'iiii' /.rnf A / tmild IN LOVING MEMORY of our dear wife, mother and grand­ mother who left aa 2 yean ago January 14. William Cramer Family 1»N 14X79 3 bedroom. 2 bubroom. Beik ia china cabinet, ceiling fan, ssove A refrigoMc.. 10X16 dock * 8X10 abed. We LOST around Algonquin Like, luge male btmkzwtdte at, I du is tesaed! Reward. 948-8054. I-or 57i/t tutoniotiir FOR SALE -76 Dodge Vic $450. *77 Dodge van $450, *86 Dodge 600 $1JO>, call if imerentd. 795-7646 uk for Dm H unit d BUYING OLD postcards, large accumulations, collections & so on. Phone 616-9U-4094 WILL PAY TOP DOLLAR for old Wooden Shafi Gold Clubs aad old Golf Balls. Clean out your basement. 616-374-4364 DENTAj. ASSISTANT 3 to 4 days per week. Brand new office, experience required. Send resume to: Ad 4351; C/o The Reminder, P. O. Box 18*. Hashes, MJ49O5*_________ DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bed residential home, high­ school diploma or GED and driven betme. 945-9613. NOW HIRING, $420 PER WEEK TO START! CUSTOMER SERVICE, focal factory outlet now has 13 imme­ diate openings m it’s Customer Service Department, must be a high school graduate A be able to start immediately, excellent benefit package, A monthly profit sharing. For interview call 94*4456 between 10am- 5pm. POSTAL POSITIONS $1226 an hr. ♦ Benefits. Carriers, Clerks, Sorters, A MainL Jobs. For Exam info A AoDiication caB (708) 264 1600 Exl 659* Also Open Evenings._______ TELECOMM UN ICATIONS. Immediate pan-timc/full-lime possible. Days, evenings A Saturdays. Field installation and Maintenance poaitions available for the Hastings and Kalamazoo area. Starting rale $6.41 per hour. Valid drivers license required. Send resumes to Scott Harvey at 5657 Alpine Ave.. Comstock Part. Ml 49321. WANTED MATURE ADULT in lhe Hastings area, to care for my 3 mo oM son, days, in your home or mine. 944-4022 paytneotx In Cider Mill Village, Middleville. 616-795-2094 lor Rt iil FOR RENT spproxiimiely 500 an. ft. office inace, 505 W. Apple. 792-6357,____________ LARGE 1 BEDROOM apart ratal in Hastings. noa smoking, ao peu. aU smites included. $395 a awash. 792-6357. LARGE 2 BEDROOM aputtnent in Hwtingx, newly rede­ corated. $425 ! month, plus utilites. 792-6357.______________ LARGE ONE BEDROOM very dean, oa lake. $350teth plus utilities, recniliy deposit, lyr tease, non ranker. and oo pea. Can 623-4014__________ LARGE RENTAL FACILI­ TY. an orcssirm Tbe NouGan Lake. 672-5229 or 891-1990. SMALL I BEDROOM spuv meal ro Haxtmgx $285 a month. 792-6357. J-or Sti/t 1 KING SIZE mattress and box springs, $150. King size soft sided waterbed with tubes, like new, $300. 616-944-8914 BLALTIFUL 6 PIECE oak finish bedroom outfit, king size, firm mattress set included, 2 months old, coat $1250 new, sacrifice $350. 1-517-699-2251 BEDROOM SET: 7 piece beautiful oak finish with King Serta mattresses, excellent condition. $1,100 new, sell $325. 517-393-5171__________ DRY FIREWOOD 616-945-3567 ________________ FIREWOOD. 721-1733. QUEEN BRASS BED, with firm mattress, beautiful head­ board, 3 months old, cost $650, sacrifice $200. Sofa A Chair, earth tones, (like new) cost $750, sen $275. 517-393-5171 WHITE STOVE everything works, electric, glass door oven. Please leave message 374-0974. FOR SALE: Alto Saxipbooc, excellent condition, $550 firm. Also. 19,000 BTU natural gas space beater, $100. Phone, 94*4995 /■«A AKC SHAR PEI poppies with wrinkles lo tbeir knees. $300 In $400. Abo. AKC Blue Heeler, female. I veer old. $100. 616-763-3616 Vm t Ham CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $440 far 1st 5 words; 124 each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; lOt each word SUN A NEWS: $2.75 far 1M 5 words; 10< each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10< each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $230 for 1st 5 words; 10< each word thereafter. •504 bookkeeping charge for wmt ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)_____________________ JUST ARRIVED FROM LOUISIANA: fresh sweetpota­ toes. Make great holiday gifts, sold by the box. 6234321 Ihisilltw HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Debt cocsolidation•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can help!•Fast, easy - Can 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1400-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4617 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, FULLY INSURED R WORKMANS’ COMP. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assutmL Call 945-98*8. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cteaniag. window washing w laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 94*450* or 945-9448 and leave message. cf drunk driving in July pleaded guilty to tbe charge. Robert P. Harris pleaded guilty lo a count of drunk driving, third offense, punishable by one to five years imprisonment or $500 to $5000 In fines, or both, as pan of a plea agreement with lhe prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to recommetd lo the court at Harris' sentencing that be receive no more than one year in Jun The prosecutor also agreed lo dismiss a misdemeanor charge that Harris drove with a suspended license, second offense, which carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail or s $1,000 fine, or both. A habitual offender charge pending againat Harris will also be dropped. Harris told the court during his plea that be wu driving drunk and pulled over io the side of the road and fell asleep He wu awakened by a police officer, he said. He said he had a blood alcohol level of .23 percent. A .10 is considered legally intoxicated. Sentencing was set for Jin. 26. • A March 6 trill was set tor a 34-year-okl Hastings man accused of drunk driving in August. A Feb. 23 final pre-trial was also set for Timothy R. Sullivan. Sullivan is charged with drunk driving, third offense, which is punishable by one to five yean in prison or a $500 to $5,000 fine, or both. He is also charged with driving without Teens charged in party fight Three Grand Rapids teens have been charged In connection with a fight that broke out during a party In Irving Township in »- - iNOvemncr. Jacob D. Knight wu arraigned Jan. 5 In 56tb District Court oo charges at carrying a concealed weapon, assault with a dangerous weapon and redden use of a firearm, court officials said. A bearing has been scheduler' for Feb. 13. officials ssid. Two otter Grand Rapids teens, Michael R. Has. 18. snd Andrew t Hess. IS. each have been charged with one count of aggravated assault. Tbe brothers were arraigned In District Court on tbe charges Jan. 4. A pre­ trial hu been set foe Jan. 18. Barry County Sheriffs deputies allege Knight brought a pistol to a party being held by high school students in a field off Solomon Road, south of 108th street. In the Middleville State Game Area. During tbe party, be and some other students got into an argument over some compact discs, deputies said. Knight allegedly drew bis gun. assaulted one of the students with tt. and then fired it into the sir. Deputes said tbe Hess brothers later beat up an 18-year-old Ada man wbo wu at the party. Tbe two incidents were related, they said. Dog who fell in ice rescued The owners of a 7-year-oM German shepherd and goider, Labrador mix are grateful for the action of their neighbors to save their dog last week. Emmett and Joan H anna of Cloverdate said they lost "Baby** Jan 2 and tater that day learned she had fallen through the ice on a pood on South Head Road. The Hannas team­ ed of the incident through a note that had been taped to the dog's collar. Mike Haas Sr. and teenagers Mike Haas Jr. and Jim and Travis Nesmith ventured out on the pond in a boat and pulted the dog out of the water about 50 to 60 yards from shore. Afterward. Betsy and Dennis Keller took the dog into their home, dried her off and fed her. They said the dog sat by the fire most of the day. The Kellers were not successful in locating Baby's owners, so they decided to let her go by herself to see if she could find her way hr-oe. The Hannas said she arrived between 5 and 5:30 p.m. that day. Mrs. Hanna said she was grateful to the neighbors, particularly the teens, for their good deed. “We certainly appreciate their help and would like to let them now," she said. The noted they found attached to the dog's collar said: "To the owner of this lovely dog: "At around 10 a.m. Monday. Jan. 2. your dog fell through the ice on a pond on S. Head Road between Kellers and Leinaars. She was in the water for about an hour and a half before we got her out. “Many neighbors joined in the rescue and three brave (and very cold) young men, Trav and Jim Nesmith and young Mike Haas even­ tually reached her by boat and brought her to shore. "She has been by our fire all day and has had water and food. "We've called all around, but can't find the owner (you), so we are turning her loose so that she might make it home before dark. “Please call and let us know when she reaches home, as we will worry until we hear. "She has been a very good girl, but most definitely wants to 'hit the road'. Hope she makes it home safely, Betsy and Denny Keller * A Feb. 13 trial was sei for a 35-year-old Plainwell man accused of breaking into an office oo Pine Lake Road in November. A Feb. 2 final pre-trial was also set for Dennis J Ellis. Ellis is charged with breaking and entering, which is punishable by up to 10 yean in prison. He also faces a charge of causing more than $100 in damage to the office, which carries a maximum punishment of four yean In prison or a $2,000 fine, or both He stood nue lo tbe chargain Decenter and not guilty pleas were entered oo bis behalf. • A March 6 trial was scheduled tor four area leenagen accused of stealing more than 3,000 pounds of aluminum In August A Feb. 21 motion bearing and final pre­ trial was also set for Keenan S. RudesUL 17. of Hastings. Richard L. Preston D. 17. of Hastings. Jesse G. Koan. 18. of Nashville, and Chad A. Rabideau. 18. of Hastings. All four teens are charged with committing larceny over $100. punishable by up io five years in prison or a $2J00 fine, and receiving and concealing more dun $100 of stolen aluminum, which catrtes a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $2,500 fine, or both. They stood mule to tbe charges in December New County Board continues AAA policy The oew Barry County Board ot Commissioners has al least one thing in common with the past two county boards. Commissioners Tuesday reaffirmed tbe past boards' opinion that they do not hive confidence in the Region 3 Area Agency on Aging and will not contribute local touching finds (dura). Tbe new board's vote of 'no confidence’ was lo be presented as a certified motion a a Mate bearing Wednesday by County Conant ssirai on Aging Executive Director Tammy Pennington. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey asked Commissioner Robert Wenger if he would attend the bearing with Penulngton aa tbe board's representative. Tbe bearing in Kalamazoo was to be conducted by tbe Michigan Conte winn on Services to the Aging to hear comments shout dissolving tbc Ares Agency. Tbe agency administers state and federal funding for five couotia' eaice cUm' programs, including Barry, hot services to seniors will not be Interrupted if tbe agency dissolves, state officials have said Barry County has been at odds with Region 3 for several years and Barry pita other affiliated counttea have said they bad no confidence In Ibe agency more than two yean ago. Tbe leadership of Dr. Joseph Ute aa thrmor of Region 3 came under criticism in the pan from Barry. St Joseph and DiaDcn couuuc*. Mini, wdo nas oecureu nu innocence, la currently charged with allegedly sexually harassing three Region 3 employeex Tbe Mtcbigut Deparanent of Qvfl Rlgkas is condoctizg hearings on tbe charges. The state, late last year, started procedures to dose down Region 3 for SUeged probtems with staff and monitoring contracts with service providers. Muskegon man charged bi escape try HASTINGS — A 40-yeanold man has been charged with trying so escape the custody ot Barry County Sheriff's deputtes Wednesday. Jan. 4. during a bearing at Probate Conn. Francis J. Sullivan ma aniagned Turaday In 56tb Dtsrict Court on one charge at escape and three counts of resisting and obstructing police, court officials said. Sullivan had been brought to the bearing from a Muskegon prison, where be was being held, deputia said. During tbe proceedings, be reportedly stood up and moved toward one of tbe courtroom ! doors. He was restrained by three deputia after a wrestling match, police said, then he was handcuffed and taken lo the Barry County Jail. A pre-exam bas been scheduled in District Court for Jan. 17. officials sakL Motorcycle recovery leads to arrest HOPE TWP. — A stolen motorcycle was recovered Saturday by a Department of Natural Resources officer, and a !7-year-oid Debon man was arrested on related charges with tbe help of state police bom tbe Hastings poet, troopers there said. The DNR officer said be saw tbe teemager driving tbe motorcycle north on Cedar Creek Road at about 3:45 pjn.. without a helmet or a muffler When tbe officer tried to pun him over, however, the teenager drove to his borne and ran Inside tbe house, the officer said. When ibe officer knocked M tbe door, ibe teen reportedly answered it and allowed him Inside the home. There tbe officer saw a tray of marijuana sitting on tbe kitchen table, police said. A check on the $600 motorcycle showed it to be stolen, police said. The teen was arrested on charga of possessing stolen property Mid marijuana Thieves steal computer from car HASTINGS — A $1J00 lap lop computer was reported stolen recently from a car parted M a home oo East Cemer Street. Hanings City Police report. Tbe victim told police be pMked the car on Dec. 31 and left it overnight. When be looked in tbe car tbe next day. be saw the computer was missing, be said. The CM reportedly was not locked. Truck crash injures Middleville man RUTLAND TWP. — A Middleville man was hurt last Thursday in a 3i»-pickup track crash on Irving Road near Nocth Middleville Road, said deputtes at tbe Barry County Sheriffs Department. Archie H. Gragg, of 3100 Loop Road, was driving north on Irving M 2:10 am when be drifted off the ri gbt side of the road, went down an embankment, and bit a tree, deputtea said. He was not wearing a seat belt, deputies said. He taken to Pennock Hospital, where be was treated and released. Dowling woman hurt in car crash BARRY TWP. — A car crash on Orchard Road near Eddy Road Saturday injured a 20yeM-old Dowling woman, said troopers M tbe Michigan State Police post in Hastings. Brenda K. Campbell, of 9845 Banfieid Road, was northbound on Orchard at 1:13 pun when she lost control of ber car on ibe liusb-covered roads, troopers said. Campbell told police she over-corrected, and the car slid into tbe dileb and rolled onto Its side. She was taken to Pennock Hospital where sbe was treated and released. She was also ticketed for driving too fast for conditions, troopers said. Burglars steal cash from area home JOHNSTOWN TWP. — Burglars stole about $400 ta cash after breaktag into a home oo North Bedford Road recently. Barry County Sheriff's deputies said. Tbe burglary occurred between 6 pjn. oo Dec. 30 and 1:30 ajn. the next day, deputies said. Tbe burglars took a large bottle containing coins and a box with other money ta it, they said. Truck-tree crash injures Dowling man JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A 60-ycsr-old Dowling man was hurt Friday when his track, laden with 1.000 pounds of dog food, crashed Into s tree along Bird Road, stale police al the Hastings poM said. David D Dean, of 3666 Schreiner Road, was driving south on Bird oar Mud Lake Road m about 7 p.m when he failed to go around a curve in the road and Nt tbe tree, troopers said. Dean was taken to tbe Battle Creek Health System's Community site, where be was listed in good condition Wednesday. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-01-19.pdf c8de8784cbabdd42ca18527bc50993a5 PDF Text Text mvxik« rJV.'X I'.iM"*’ New officers come to town Saxon matmen second in tourney Hastings wins business awards ■ See Page 3 See Page 10 • ■- ■ " *• See Page 12 Devoted io the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 C-3 12/30/W HHtinfl fU>llcLlW4H 121 S.CNrdi St. HMtUHVl" W-*! HASTINGS VOLUME 140. NO. 4» ANNER THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, IWS PRICE 25' Amount of request to be determined School bond election may be in June by J—a Gallup SuffWnier A bond/millage ckctioo for Hastings Am School System voters likely will be held at (be annual June election, school officials said Monday. Officials have not said bow much the ballot requests will be. have said the request will be for bonds for construction of additional space and renovations, along with millage to operate and maintain the la 1*92. voters twice rejected bond/millage requests by wide margins. Both times, funds to alleviate crowded conditions and to Increase Ute school s technology capability were might in special elections. Funding for a new elementary school building, asked for in the September election, was dropped In the December election. School officials have maintained that the need for more space and Improvemenu since then have not gone away, and another bond/millage election Is the only way to improve the schools system’s facilities. The same things asked for kt 1992 will be asked for again in 1995. In the previous elections, additions and renovations were planned for all of the system's elcnicntaries and the middle school. A new multipurpose room, new classrooms and making the building handicapped acoessible were planned for Central Elementary. A new computer lab. and claaarooms for science, rrxMlc and an. expansion of the library and construction of spaces for counseling snd special education were planned for Northeastern Elementary If the bond/millage had passed. Pleasamvlew also would have had a new computer lab, renovated science room, energy efflecient windows, and paving the tkiveway and parking areas. The bond/miltage would have furnished clasarooms for science, music and art. expand the library, add a rtniganrr room and construct space for couoseliug and special education services at Southeastern Elementary. At Hastings Middle School. five new classrooms, a new library, computer labs, and space for special education and nxreeling services were anticipated. "We've been talking about a bond/millage election for the past few yean." explained Treasurer Cohn Cruttenden. of the board's Finance Committee. The committee members had Hied tn proceed as rapklty as fag/k.-nriih the hope of going with a March dHcUoo. be said. They gathered opinions and Ideas from a wide range of sources. After putting II all together, they turned it over to an architect to go over and. "put some cost on* the proposals. Ounenden expected the information In be back right after Christmas break, but k did not happen. The consensus is that It Is important enough to not go ahead without more information,' Cruttenden said. He said the committee would like to have Stair review and suggest possible changes, "to look at what we'd like, what we can Board of Education Vice President Patricia Endsley accepts flowers in appreciation of her visit to the Heatings High School during a recant celebration at Education Weak. Discussions she had then with high school students lad to the student council's starting a new 'Buddy* program to help naw students at IHastings *-- I *in*i Hign. See SCHOOLS, Page 2 New county undersheriff selected Judy Peterson Peterson appointed Van Buren administrator J-Ad Graphics News Service A new job with a larger salary is in the immediate future for Barry County Coordinator Judith Peterson, who leaves her position here on Friday. Peterson has been named administrator of Van Buren County at a salary of $47,000. She earned $41,128 last year as Barry's coordinator. She will begin her new duties Monday. Jan. 23. Peterson said her duties will be similar to her work here. In addition, appointed department heads in Van Buren will report to her. The Van Buren County Board of Counmissiooers voted Saturday at a special meeting to hire Peterson after she and another finalist, a former Wexford County administrator, were interviewed. Tm real pleased," Peterson said. Tm very excited." Van Buren's county seat is located in the village of Paw Paw. The county, which is larger than Barry, has a population of slightly more than 70.000. Barry County has a little more than 50.000 people. Pesenon has been coordinator here since June 19*6 She announced her resignation Dec. 30 to explore other career opportunities by Nick Hofflma StaffWriicr Barry County Sheriff Stephen Del oer bar •elected a alate coruervatioo officer and former police officer to serve as bls underxheriff. Donald Ford, who cirrendy is working for the Department of Natural Resources, is scheduled to start work al the sheriffs department on Feb. 1. DeBoer said selecting the underxheriff "was not an easy decision IO make* because of the excellent people who applied for the position. He selected Ford, be said, because of bls 'excellent background* in a variety of law enforcement tasks. Ford served 21 yean al the Lenawee County Sheriffi Department and worked his way up through the ranks. 'Everything they've got there I did at one time or another.* be said. Ford started as a corrections officer In the jail, then worked as a road patrol officer, and later served as an undercover narcotics officer. As s sergeant. Ford supervised the road patrol, the jail and the county’s 911 service. He then returned io the narcotics unit as the unit's supervisor, where be worked for two or three years before brooming a detective sergeant and being placed in charge of the detective bureau. Over the years. Ford served as a union steward la the deputies and the sergeants He was also appointed to the county's pension board. After retiring from the department in 19*8. Ford served as the chief safety officer al Adrian College for two years. Then he worked part-time jobs until 1993. when he helped Leoni Township kt Jackson Coymy set up Its own police department. He waa called by the DNR a year larer. Ford raid be waa encouraged to apply for the undersheriff poaition by some friends in the state police post who knew DeBoer was looking to fill the sheriffs vacancy left by David Wood, who retired at the end of last year. Ford applied for the slot because be was interested in the administrative side of law enforcement, be said. Donate Ford County budget was $355,000 50 years ago by Elaine GUbert Assistant Editor Today s coats to operate just one of the county's three courts are higher than the en­ tire Barry County budget for all government operations in 1945. According to a yellowing copy of an old Banner shared by County Commissioner Emmet Harrington, the county budget was $355,122 in 1945. In 1946, the cost of operating county government jumped to $421,170 but the $66,047 increased cost was attributed to the purchase of the Sheldon Abstract Agency. In comparison, Barry's 1995 expenditures are expected to total $7,409 million. The county received in feels, licenses and permits $19,693 in 1946 and $847 in court costs and fines and $153,631 in taxes. In 1995, the county is expected to bring in rev­ enues of $415,675 for licenses and permits; $28,700 from fines and forfeits; and $3,986 million from current and delinquent property taxes. More than 19 percent of all revenues was spent for ad min. sirs live and operating ex­ penses in 1946, while 56.07 percent was for county road work. 2135 for the welfare de­ partment In its population group among the state's counties, in 1946. Barry County had the second lowest administrative cost on a per­ centage basis. The cost to maintain the County Board of Supervisors, which at that time was respon­ sible for the operation of the county. »as $6,297. The year before the total cost for the board was $5,193. Expenses for the County Board of Commissioners were $131,081 in 1993; about $140,699 in *94; and projections for *95 are $141,134. General find expenditures for 1995 are ex­ pected to amount to 20.6 percent for general government; 28.66 percent for judicial; 30.72 percent for law enforcement; 6.09 per­ cent for economic development; 7.24 percent far health and welfare; 031 percent for public works; 0.16 percent for recreation and cultural expenses; and 6.01 percent for other miscellaneous items such as the contingency fund, capital expenditures and the ne» Courts A Law Building approprie zl �P»ge 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 19, 1995 News Briefs Meeting times changed for ‘95 The limes for meeungs foe the Jmm Economic Development Commission and the City of Hastings. Barry County Airport Commission have been changed (or IWS. The JEDC will meet at 1 p.m. instead of I JO. on the second Wednesday of the month at the industrial incubator. 1035 E. State St The Airport Commission -ill meet at 4 p.m.. instead of 3 p.m.. at the Airport Lounge on the second Wednesday oi each month. Elderly can get tax assistance Tax help for elderly people, sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons, will be available at several area locations, starting late this month and early in February -At the Hidden Valley Estates Com­ munity Building Wednesdays, starting Feb. I. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 948-2828 for an appointment. — At the Barry County Commission on Aging Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting Feb. 2. No appointment is - At the VFW Hail in Middleville Tuesdays, starting Jan. 31. Call 795-9601 for an appointment. Senior citizens are urged to bnng along last year's tax return, forms show­ ing wages, pension and social security, interest, dividends, contributions and property taxes or rem. Prescription drugs also may be needed. Reception to honor retiring sheriff A reception to honor retiring Barry County Sheriff David Wood will be held at 6 p m Saturday. Jan. 28. at the Hot Baptist Church Eric Petersen Memorial Hall A buffet dinner, costing $6 per per­ son, will be served. Those planning to attend are asked to contact Betty Purgiei at 1212 W. State 9l. Hartings or call 948-4805. Right to Life vigil is Sunday Barry Cimrny Right to Life will have *■ second annual candlelight memorial vigil at the courthouse Sunday. Jaa. 22. from 3 to 4 p.m. Jan. 22 will mark the 22nd anniver­ sary of the Supreme Court '1 Roe vs. Eade drxssioo that legalized abortion Three will be music and silent and public prayers The public a invited Hours for shots to be expanded The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will expand regular im- hour, beginning Feb. 1. Immunization clinics at the Health Deparuntm. 110 W. Center St. in Hastings, will be held every Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clinic will be open every first Tuesday of the month from 8:30a.m. to 7 p.m. and every third Saturday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Regular immunization outreach clinics will continue to be held every second Wednesday of the month at the Faith Uaned Meshoditt Chnreh in Deim from 2 io 3:30 p.m. and every third Wednes­ day from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Nashville Masonic Temple Health Department officials said they hope the changes in clinic hours will make it more convenient for children and adu2*s to get their shots. For mote information, call 945-9516. Gun Lake festival slated for Jan. 28 The 14th annual Gun Lake Winterfest will be held all day Saturday. Jan. 28, with most activities taking place at (he Allegan County Park Competitions will include snowmobile drag races, arm wrestling, a tug of war, basketball shootout, broomball. Pennock Hospital's five-kilometer run, the chicken drop, the hit the outhouse golf game and swimsuit fashion show. Children can sec a clown, take pony rides, visit a petting zoo and play games. The kickoff event Friday evening, Jan. 27. will be an all-you-can-eat fish dinner at the Circle Inn, with proceeds going to the festival. A Las Vegas N»jht will be held later that evening at The Note. The traditional pancake breakfast will be put on by the Gun Lake Snowmobile Club Saturday morning. There will be a drawing for cash prizes of $1,000. $500 end $250 im­ mediately after the Polar Bear Dip Satur­ day afternoon. Winding up the day will be a spaghetti dinner at the Gun Lake Community Chureh. Taxpayers’ Guide can give assistance Michigan taxpayers can get help preparing their 1994 tax returns with a free guide available from the Lansing of­ fice of State Rep. Terry Geiger, R-Lake Odessa. "The easy to read taxpayers* guide makes the task of completing tax forms much more pleasant," said Geiger. "Il presents the latest tax information in a concise and helpful format.** The guide contains the latest informa­ tion on the Michigan income tax, proper­ ty taxes, homestead property tax credits, single business tax and other related sub­ jects. It also includes sample filing forms and a list of phone numbers for assistance. For free copies of the 1994 Michigan Taxpayers' Guide, call Geiger's Lansing office al (517) 373-0842 or write him at the State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014. Lan­ sing. Mich 48909. Jaycees plan session on CPR The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees wK trove a session on cardiopulmonary reauacouoo (CPR) from 9 a.m. io 4 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 28. Bl rhe Em­ manuel Episcopal Church. 3IS W. c—11 Si.. Hastings Those attending wiR team about infant and adult CPR techniques and will be certified or recertified upon successful completioo of the course at the end of the Instructors will be Joe Huebner, PM Brown Sr. and Derek Wolman Persons taking pan must be at least 13 yean old. Lunch will be served at noon for a small donation. For more information or to register, call Madetene Ellsworth ■ 943-2913. an arrangements can be made for both the coune and lunch Ecumenical service to be held Sunday Hastings area congregations are in­ vited to share in an ecumenical service at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Hastings United Methodist Church. The service will be part of the annual observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unit;’, which has been celebrated in cities and towns across (he country since 1908. The theme and text are chosen and prepared by representatives of the Pon­ tifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and representatives from the Wold Council of Churches. The local service is sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. A reception will be held after d»e ser­ vice in the church dining hall. The public is invited. • Family Ag Day will be Jan. 21 The annual Central Michigan Family Ag Day at Lakewood High School is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. It will be a day of educational pro­ gramming. breakfast, commercial ex­ hibits. health screening and a keynote address. Jim DuFresne. a freelance writer, author of two syndicated columns and editor of "Tracks and Trails.” will be the keynote speaker. He will talk about ways families can explore Michigan's recreational resources. The classes and workshops during the day will have a wide range of topics, in­ cluding agriculture, chemistry, garden­ ing. estate planning, pesticide and nutnent management, record keeping, raising dairy calves, judging antiques, composting and family history Ag Day registration will start at 9 a.m. Advance registration is required m order to reserve a meal. The annual Central Michigan Family Ag Day is sponsored by the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service offices in Barry. Eaton and Ionia counties. For more information, call the local Extension office al 948-4862. Showcase to have folk music evening An evening of folk music will be featured at the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight (Thursday, Jan. 19) al Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Performers will include Jerry Ball. ' Three Guys and What’s Her Name" and Jim Gibson. "Three Guys and What's Her Name'' is a new group made up of Jim Metzger on banjo, guitarist* Tom Maurer and Tom Freridge and vocalist Diana Johnston. Seating is available cm a first-come, first-served basis. Grief Recovery series to begin A five-week "Grief Recovery" mutual support group series will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 24, at the Barry Community Hospice office in Hastings. The program, open to anyone who has lost a loved me through death, combines learning About the gnef process with a chance to talk with others who have had similar experiences. Each of the five sessions will be I Mr hours in length. For more information, call the local hospice office at 948-8452. The Hastings Board of Education receive certificates and thanks for their work from Principal Jo Stebbins Monday. Serving on the board this year are (not in order) Mark S. Feldpausch. president; Patricia L. Endsley, vice-president, Ray A. Rose, secretary; Colin R Cruttenden, treasurer and Michael J. Artton. Thomas T. Groot and Michael R. Hubert, trustees SCHOOLS, continued from Page 1 afford, and put it all together for a ballot proposal. *We had hoped to go with a March election, hut we don't want to ruth this through. The second week in February la the inert time for a ballot proposal. and we ditto! feel we were ready." * Cruttenden added. However, the delay will give them ■plenty of time to discuss (proposal,) with the Haff and the public." *We want to put together a good proposition for the June elec ■on We want to convey an Intelligent, well thought out decision for the ballot." be Mid. Trustee Tom Groot, a member of the Finance Committee, agreed -In addition to the space need, are technology needs, be said. "Business people (io the ccommuniry) are investigating the changes In techonlogy and our needs. We don't want to rush iL* In other busmen Monday evening, the booed • Reported that two problems heard by the board last month had been taken care of. A new. temporary atop for a reboot bus picking up W Hastings student was authorized by'he board after a complaint from a parent. The mother said her daughter had io walk by an unruly dog. and a man who stared B her every rooming as she made her way to Use bus stop. A parent of a middle school student's complaint of teachers giving students behavior d.-roertu without being identified was handled by a committee made up of the middle school athletic director, parents, students and teachers. They came together and reviewed the entire scenario," said President Mark Feldpausch. -We're very, very pleased with what the committee come up with (to resolve the problem)" • Heard a student council representative say the student group bad initiated a "buddy system" to aid new students. They plan to match new students with someone with similar personalities who will show the new students around, go to lunch with them, and just ease their way into the new school setting • Gave final approval to tn ve1 study trip, by Hastings High Sc tool Health Occupations Students of Am rica io Lansing in February and Kalamazoo 'n March. • Approved in prindpie s travel study trip to Dearborn by Southeastern Elementary fifth-graders. • Heard the personnel report, with one retirement and several transfers, leaves and returns from leaves of absence. • Unanimously approved the quarterly budget wncndnmi • Approved "in principle" the planned restructuring of the Hastings Middle School setedute. ■ Adopted a policy, which is required by state law, to give a student the option of credit by examination instead of enrollment. • Approved changes in the student conduct rules, also required by state law. Superintendent Cart Schoeaad noted that the borod had already pasted the federal mandates on control of guns in school. when the stale also passed requirements that schools have to observe ■ Accepted, with thanks, gifts from Razor's Edge Hairdesigners In Hastings and the Viking Corporation. Razor's Edge gave the school an electronic cash regi tier worth $600, and Viking contributed 1 JOO three: ring notebooks, worth approximately $3,000. for uae ta the schools * Will be invited, along with residents of the system. to Join students and naff in suggesting system-wide goals for the district • Watched a video on a recent trip by elementary students to the Ebersole Outdoor Education Center. The students spend part of a week a the center, enjoying the out of doors, learning how to make crafts and gaining mote insight about nature. Maple Valley school budget shows deficit of $142,931 by Teresa Frith Staff Writer Maple Valley School Board members approved an updated school budget that ^ows a deficit of $142,931 for the 1994-95 school year. » Board members In October bad thought that they would be able to pass the ftast bal­ anced budget In the last three years. Since then, it was discovered that some msscalculaiions had been made tn the amount of revenues expected this year because of the way that homestead property taxes arc counted. The proposal in October showed $8,025,394 tn revenues and $7,949,065 In expenditures. while the new updated budget approved last week rtsows 57A53J33 in revenues and $7,996,254 in expenditures. This Includes the addition of $3,000 Io put field trips back Into the budget, xs was discussed B the October meeting. The deficit would be taken out of the school equity fund, which la expected to be a $428,718 In June. The new updated budget approved last week includes revenues of $364,830 from local sources; $142,900 from Intermediate sources; $6,903,197 from state sources; $235,766 from federal sources. $62,842 in transfers and $143,792 In B-risk funds. Expenditure, include $2,250,371 in elementary instruction. $1,933,292 in JrJSr. High Instruction. $646,498 In special education costs. $228,779 in Chapter One costs. $142,531 in vx:a tonal education. $131 JOO in atoll education. $667,179 In operation and maintenance costs. $582457 in transportation costs and various other line item, expenditure, such a, library, portables. building funds. heal th sod others. "Next year should be better for the district- said Superintendent Alan McLean. -We expect the per student money to Increase between $250 and $300" In other business last week, the board members: • Congnrtdaed Nathan Diperi for being named honorable mention on the AU-Sute academic football team. • Approved spending $50 Io rend trustee John Krolik to a special Michigan Association of School Boards meeting. ■ Heard reports on the new bub busitA plan snd a proposal to coordinate grale le^ els ta the district • Heard an announcement from thg Department of Transportation on new regulations that will require drug and alcohol testing on all bus driven in the district by Jsn. 1.1996. , • Approved the second reading at a "nd weapons" policy required by the stsse which outlines new criteria for punishments foi* students that bring weapons to schoci. ~ • Decided to permit the FFA to sponsor a rodeo May 13 and 14 at the Barry County Fairgrounds If they get their expense money collected to time and can show proof of insurance from Ute people who will run the rodeo. , ■ Scheduled a wort sesston for 7 p.ni. Thursday, Jsn. 26. to discus, upcoming issues such as Use coordinated grade levels plan.. • Set up committee meetings on finance and facilities and equipment on TuesdajL Jan. 24. at 6 and 8 pjn -------------------------------- -------------------------------- Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to seB or buy something...rent a ; home, or get a JobI Barry County Residents... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER (Making Barry County residents feel at home for over 100 years) The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 19, 1995 — Page 3 Rutland Township learns of plans for asphalt plant Raymond Durham Kimberty McMurray John Schoftz Three troopers join state police post The Hastings post of the Michigan Stale Police received line new troopers last week from the graduating clan of the stale police recruit school. Kimberly McMurray. 27. of Eaton Rapids. John Scboilz. 23. of Livonia, and Raymond Durham. 25. of Weal Branch, joined the post Tuesday. Jan 10. The three graduated along with about SO other new troopers during a special ceremony on Jan. 6 in Lansing. McMurray has a five-year decree in physiology and a minor in computer science. She it also a veteran of the United States Army. Durham was recently released from the U.S. Air Force and has an associate's degree in criminal Justice. Scboitz has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and accounting from Michigan State University, where be was on the dean's list. The new troopers raise the number of road officers at the Hastings post to 13. the highest number ever assigned here since the creation of the post in 1975. "We welcome them here," said Lt. Ron Neil, commander of the post. Neil said the additional manpower will spread out the post's work load and allow the troopers there to do more patrols in the county. In recent yean, the post has experienced a large increase in the number of complaints It must handle. Last year, the troopers handle-j 1.200 more complaints than in 1993. Neil said he was also "encouraged and pleased" with the educational backgrounds of the new troopers. The trio now will be assigned to work with veteran officers over the next 17 weeks to continue the training they received at the 17-week recruit school. Teacher retires after 34 years with Hastings Eric Inqram starting working as a regular office rvath the Hastings City Police on Friday Before that, ha served aa a reserve officer. City police force adds new officer A new officer recently Joined the ranks of the Hastingx City Police Eric Ingram, a-hc has wen a reserve Offtccr with the departmer* 4ncc July 1993. started working an a full-lime regular officer Friday - The Hastings native sard he ha> always Wanted K> de police work because it la an Yrxertsring. challenging career field." ■ Ingram said bit neighbor. OeoigeWinick. who la also a Hastings police officer, helped get him started, and things look off from there. > "I like being out there and being able to help people and serve a purpose for the community," Ingram said. "There's always something different happening. Il's not the same thing day after day." Ingram worked ar the Nashville Police Department for about four months before joining the Hastings department. He graduated In May with an assnri air's degree in law enforcement front Kellogg Comnunity College In Bartie Creek. Before moving to law enforcement full lime. Ingram was employed as a baker, and worked for the last live years for Felpausch Food Centers. Over the next 14 weeks, he will go through a training period under the guidance f veteran officers. Trial date scheduled for man accused in fatal boat crash ■ A 28-year-oU Shelbyville man accused of killing a 14-year-old Wayland girl in a fatal bom-jet ski accident July 4 was scheduled last Thursday to stand trial May 22 in Barry County Circuit Coon. Robert G. Tilson also was scheduled tor a bearing and final pre-trial on May 1 and 2. He is charged with causing Kaleoe A. Realm's death while operating a boat under Influence of alcohol, a felony punishable by up to IS years in prison or a $2,500 to $10,000 fine, or both Tilson also faces a lesser count of accidentally causing Reahm's death while operating bis boat with an unlawful blood alcohol level. That charge is a high court misdemeanor, punishable by up to two yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both A charge of involuntary manslaughter originally brought against Tilson was dismissed In 56tb District Court. Prosecutors Win appeal that decision during the May and 2 bearings. Deputies who investigated the accident said Rostan was riding her yet ski about 100 feet from docks on the northwest part of the lake when she collided with Tilson's 24-foot Mirage motorboat The motorboat ran over ■be jet ski and "scrunched" it down into the waler, police said. The buoyancy of the jet ski reportedly pulled it up from under the boat. Reahm was thrown out of her life jacket during the collision and got caught up in the motor boat's propellers, deputies said. Wayland and Tbornapple Township ambulance crews were called to the scene, as was an aeromed helicopter from the Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapida Reahm was pronounced dead al the scene of the accident however. No one else was reported injured in the accident. . After 34 years of teaching in the Hr stings Area School System. Don Montgomery announced his retirement last month. Montgomery grew up in Grand Rapids, where he graduated from Creston High School. He attended Grand Rapids Junior College and then transferred to Western Michigan University, from which be graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in 1960. He majored in history and had a minor in political science. Hired in the fall of i960 by Hastings, be had taught English and then social studies al the junior high school level since that time. A very private and reserved person. Montgomery is remembered by colleagues as being an avid reader Who codld quote some good lines. Some of Don's most recent quotable lines include, "I’ve been going to school for 55 years now," and "you know Tm not retiring from life, but from leacning. Besides lux work in xcbool. be hxx been very active in the Algonquin Lake Association An owner of properties on the lake, be will continue to remodel and rent them. Also. ax a young man. Montgomery wax involved in truck farming and continue! to be interested in gardening as a hobby. Hix flowers at the lake are noticed by all. The Hastings Board of Education, staff members, and students offered him thanks for his years of service and hopes that he has a long and happy retirement. Board Vice president Patricia Endsley noted that Doo was her teacher is his first year of leaching. "Current events became more important to me." she said. "He made me more aware of the world....I wish he were here tonight, so I could thank him " Rutland to fill vacant post on Township Board J-Az/ Graphics News Service With a vacancy created by the resignation of Trustee Jan McKeough. Rutland Charter Township officals are taking applications at the township hal 11o fill the remainder of her term. An applicant for the position must be a resident of the township. The deadline to apply is Tuesday. Jan. 31, at 4:30 p.m. A special meeting of the board will be held soon to consider the applications. McKeough, who moved out of the township and so must step down from the board, also represented the township on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Trustee Russ Palmer volunteered to serve out the remainder of her term on the Planning Commission. Both terms will run until the general election of November of 1996. Former securities agent charged with fraud A 53-year-old former securities agent from Grand Rapids has been charged in 56th District Court in Hastings and 61st District Court in Grand Rapids with defrauding seven investors of more than $80,000. The charges against Charles K. Van Vbet. issued by Attorney General Frank Kelley, accuse him of obtaining the money from the investors between May 1989 and June 1993 with the promise that be would invest the money in various businesses. Instead. Van Vliet allegedly used the funds for personal expenses or io pay back earlier investors. Van Vliet had been employed by LNC Equity Sales Corporation of Grand Rapids from November 1989 until he was fired in May 1994, according to officials al the State Attorney General's office. Though he was registered with the state as a securities agent, that registration is reportedly not effective because be is not affiliated with a registered broker-dealer as required by law. "This case once again points out the need for the public to be extremely careful before making an investment." Kelley said. "Unfortunately, more often than not, it is only after the money is missing that this type of scheme is uncovered." Van Vliet has been charged with four counts each of unauthorized use of funds, embezzlement of amounts of more than $100, and fraudulent omission of material facts regarding the investment, officials said. If convicted. Van Vliet faces a maximum of 10 years in prison or $220,000 in fines, or both. Kelley said he intends to seek restitution for the alleged victims in this case if a conviction is obtained. He recommended that investors review all potential investments as thoroughly as possible to avoid being swindled. by Jean Gallop Staff Writer Rutland Charter Township residents had the chance last week to find out what the Barry County Road Commission is considering. Engineer/Manager of the Commission, Jack Kineman and Commissioner Jack Lenz appeared at a Township Board meeting Jan. 11 to answer questions about an asphalt plant thfe they said may be installed behind the commission's headquarters on Gun Lake Road, west of Hastings. Any asphalt plant would let the commission produce its own asphalt at a 25 percent savings to taxpayers, Lenz said, and increase efficiency by 30 to 40 percent. He said such a plant would have all electric motors, steam emission and use natural gas heat, which is readily available Lenz added that having a plant in a centralized location would be an advantage to the county in delivering asphalt to various road projects in the county. He said the plant would operate around 30 to 60 days a year, in July and August, when the commission normally puts asphalt down on county roads. "Now we're hauling from Galesburg. Grand Rapids and north of Middleville, something that doesn't improve eliiciency," be said. A rumor that the county was going to mine more of the property on its gravel pit at the commission headquarters also was discussed and dismissed by both Lenz and Kineman. Lenz said the commission bad no intention of mining the approximately 60 acres, which is not now being mined in the estimated 100-acre area owned by the county, off Gun Lake Road. There is virtually very little gravel lhere, but there arc wetlands, wildlife and woodlands that are good for wild ife," be remarked. Ycckley Road resident Tara Waldorff disagreed with Lenz and Kineman. saying she bad called the commission and was told that "you would be drilling boles to see bow much gravel is there." Lenz said he could not say what the next generation would need, but for the next 10 to 15 yean, they would be using what comes from the 40 to 50 acres in the front of the area. Both Lenz and Kineman agreed "if the gravel was needed down the road." they might move to the back of the property to mine gravel. "If we do mine up to our property line in . the future, I would like to see a lake there. There's ample water; it would be cost prohibitive io fin it in. and it would make a great lake," Lenz said. The Ycckley Road residents who spoke against expanding gravel extraction operations a pulling an asphalt plant at the commission said they were worried about damaging the ecology. Waldorff said she wanted "to go on the record as absolutely opposed to any kind of gravel operation in agricultural/rcsidcntial zoning. As far as an asphalt plant.. No! It shows poor judgment to use for any such use. This is a watershed with threatened and endangered species. It would be totally devastating." Kineman told those in attendance that the plant would be a relatively small machine, "not a commercial size, and would be permitted by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. We have 1,040 miles in the county and 560 miles of asphalt." The zoning of the commission property is in question, with the consensus that the front portion is zoned commercial and the back agricultural. Kineman said an asphalt plant would be in what is zoned commercial, but would be the subject of either a zoning change or a special use procedure by officials of Rutland Charter Township. Supervisor Robert Edwards assured the people that any petition for change of the status of a parcel would be advertised in the paper, and anyone who lived within 300 feet of the parcel would be notified by letter. In a later interview. Kineman said he will make a complete presentation at next Tuesday's Barry County Board of Commission meeting. He is bringing with him "approximate" figures on the cost Kineman stressed thar any axpbalt plan*, would take at least a year to become a reality. Air emisxionx, noise and other environmental coocernt would have to be dealt with, aa well aa possible zoning changes. Everything depend! on funding, be aakL The commixxion will ask the County Board for the money. Kineman aaid. Also al the meeting. Mark Gerber from Yeckley Road, which runa behind the commission property, complained that worker! from the Road Commission have dumped vines. stones, treex and dirt on his fence, and haven't removed them. Lenz raid worker! look a tree off Gerber'a fence, and be bad gone to the site and not xeen anything amiss. At the suggestion of Edwardx. Lenz and Gerber, along with I township trustee. will meet at the site in the near future to see if they could settle the matter to everyone'! satisfaction. Lenz Baid the Road Commixxion'a bulldozer thaCfrM wotting near Gerber'x fence wax cleaning out a boundary line of 'he property owned by the county. Area firefighter, 2 others bound over in arson case A lieutenant on the Hickory Comers Fire Department and two other Barry County men were bound over Friday to Barry County Circuit Court on charges of burning a motor home in October. Paul J. Vandenberg. 34. of Hickory Corner!. Norman L. Mann. 31. of Delton, and Loonie L. Mann. 26, of Banfield, are charged with burning insured personal property. Personal recognizance bonds of $5,000 have been set for Vandenberg and Norman Mann. Lonnie Mann's bond was raised to $11X000 a Friday's bearing in 56d> District Court, and be wax reportedly taken Into custody. The charges against the men item from the Oct. 27 burning of the motor home, which belonged to Vndenberg. The fire occurred in the morning a the corner of Lang and Sheffield roads, said Michigan State Police a the Hasting! post. Hickory Corners firefighters and Barry Township police responded to the blaze. Troopen said the 1971 Champion motor home, estimated to be worth about $8,000. was burned by the Manns a Vandenberg's request. Vandenberg is a lieutenant with the Hickory Corner! department and was a reserve officer with the PrarieviUe Police Department. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ANO ANY OTHER IN I ERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hawing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on February 14,1996 commen cing at 700 p m. .1 the Rutland Charter Townxhip Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Mlchigwi, ae required under the provisions of the Township Rural Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance lor the Townxhip PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to be considered at said public hear Ing Include. In brief, the following: 1. The proposed rezonlng of land, the NE IM and the SE IM of the SE IM of Section 14 ol the Township. The property la currently zoned “C". Commercial and will be con­ sidered tor rezonlng to the C-1". "C-2". "C-3" and "CM" zoning district. 2. The proposed rezonlng of land In Section 15 ot the Township, that part lying south of U-43U-37 The property la currently zoned "C". Commercial and will be considered lor rezonlng to the "C-1", "C-2". "03" and "CM” zoning district. The Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to mtae changes In the above mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. Written documents win be received tram any Interested persons concerning the lorego­ ing by the Rutlwid Cnwter Townahlp Oerk at the Township HaU M any time during regular business hours up to the date ol the hearing on February 14. IMS. and may be further received by the Planning Commission al said hearing. Anyone Interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map. or Area Map perti­ nent to the loregoing may examine same al the Rutland Charter Township Had. 2481 HaMti Road. Hastings, Michigan, during regular business hours up to the date ol the hearing on February 14, IMS, and may further examine the same at aaid public hearing. All Interested persons are Invited to bo present at the aforesaid time and place. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary ressonable auxiliary aids and setvices such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to Individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon lour (4) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auzHiary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the ad dree, or telephone number listed below. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING/PLAHNIHG COMMISSION By: Dorothy Flint. Secretary Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49068 (818) 948-2194 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 19, 1995 Letos Sunday is Roe vs. Wade Anniversary 7b The Editor: Sunday, Jan. 22. ia lhe 22nd anniveriary of abortion. The average wait for adoption is two make abortion legal in the United Stales. About 1.5 million abortions lake place each year, making the deaths of unborn children Abortion is an unfortunate alternative to life. If you are pregnant and need free and confidential help, please call the Calhoun County Crisis Pregnancy Center at 963-6206. or call me. (collect if needed), at 948-4033 Women are often surprised to find that abortion can be a traumatic experience. If you’re having difficulty working through an race, not only supported in America, but now Committee for Adoption, D.C., shows that: in Washington - There are less than 16 adoptions for every 1.000 abortions. Please call the numbers printed for support. Lastly, on behalf of the millions of pro-life citizens in our nation, 1 want to reject any at­ tempts by the media, government or abortion advocates linking the recent murders at the abortion dimes on the East Coast, with Right to Life groups. Pro-lifers have consistently worked peacefully through the democratic process in order to reach our goal - the end of violence within dime walls. We are a l-S criticism only hurts teacher morale To the editor: Sometimes people make waves because they are uninformed and refuse to inquire directly with the source, preferring to make negative comments to thousands of people, based on incorrect assumptions. So I feel it is with the Jan. 12 letter to the Banner about the integrated science (l-S) cur­ riculum at Hastings High School. While 1 am not an HHS staff member nor an administrator. I am a teacher. I spent six years studying education and cognitive develop- 1 was utterly amazed when 1 read last week's letter. I understand that parents arc concerned because they genuinely want what's best for their kids. In order to help them make an informed decision about how they feel, there are several points that need to be dealt with. One assumption is that because a student is reality, the individual questions and answers that occur daily in the I-S classroom make the teacher more effective in reaching each stu­ dent with the project's objectives because the instruction is person to person and becomes more meaningful. 1 doubt that the parents concerned about this curriculum visited the classroom to see how instruction supposedly is not taking place. They would have been pleasantly surprised Letos their research? Did you know that the week the projects are due. teachers literally work 12-15 hours a day io write comments and return projects to give students a chance to revise them, and then they regrade them? Science teachers at Hastings did not write They warn to teach and facilitate learning so their students will enjoy it and retain what Why did they write articles about the pro­ gram in the Banner? Because they hoped to in­ form the public about their "innovative science program." They hoped parents would be supportive and encourage their children to What kind of effect do you think (htf negative propaganda has on Hastings' hard­ working teachers? The sacrifice of personal and family time is a precious gift they're giv- rather than public criticism, would be more At the very least, why not go into the morale and public opinion? S . Callahan Rutland Township Members of community must accept responsibility We the people of Barry County are largely dependent on a small number of elected and appointed officials to be truthful, and capable extensive gravel mining and a county asphalt life for a life. unrealistic to expect most of them (ninth­ million teenagers who will become pregnant Joanna Haddix President. Barry County Right to Life Over 40 percent will choose abortion. which will affect us all for generations. formation and tools to fulfill those expecta- experiment, research and ask questions. There is no reason a 14- or 15-year-oid should Bring back Jo Beth and Murphy such a position. Sadly, that may not always be so, and we as members of the community must accept our own shared responsibility and Recemly, a number of families from our Tb The Editor: read her advice and took it to heart, the animal these skills with ease and confidence, not just beginning to learn them. Il is important for parents to convey to their tions about the future of a parcel of land own­ shown trace amounts of lead, which is pro- formation from the DNR directly. According to DNR records, there is both half mile west of the city limits, on which the with Murphy go? Panda Englerth Hastings give their teachers some credit. They are pro­ fessionals who know what appropriate expec­ tations are. Third, l-S lOtb-grade students do not go directly into advanced pt.ysics and chemistry classes. I-S 10th grade will more than prepare its students for high school level physics and chemistry. As for advanced biology . I-S 10th grade The questions arose when we noticed in­ creased activity on site in an area previously storage tanks. Fortunately, fuel storage laws 20-acre wetland that border this operation and of heavy machinery has a way of affecting the quality of life in the area. Our homes, proper­ concepts, giving students knowledge and ex­ Be aware of what a district will do So. one by one. some of the residents of our haust from tl»c sucks. Tb Tl^EdUor: Grand. W. Green. S. Jefferson. W. Madison. There need not be any question about waxc up, ncignoors. ty Maple Ridge Historical District, and while you are there, also get a copy of the proposed City Ordinance to establish a Historic District their questions, well in study groups, and probably have a broader knowledge base Take aa active role in your local govern- jects in a group, they are graded individually on lhe work they do. There is no "group If you live on the following streets, your Sherry Hanlon Hastings Another good man goes to prison The word from the Road Commission ried by the wind. Whether you play ball at the Fish Hatchery explanation held. Lastly, the fifth and last paragraphs of last Thus, as an association of neighboring residents, we elected to attend the next Rutland Township meeting to express our Corrections: Because I’ve done my homework. I know that oa any given day you will find teachers work­ present. City Clerk and Treasurer were approved by City Council. Pay for both positions is set by weekends they are making project revisions, grading projects. developing lesson plans for coming projects and making notes for surface. First lhe fence pan was again men­ tioned, then they spoke of digging a lake on responsible. Together we must see to it that and be willing to see to it ourselves when need Tb The Editor: this case, 1 do believe they (the jury) would The clerk's pay remains at $39,556 and the treasurer's at $28,353 until the compensation My boyfriend and myself have known Ken- ‘Murphy’ was good teacher To The Editor: been given that the local American Legion does not have a food or entertainment permit. Just a note to let you know how much that our family misses "Mur Ay.” Without that column I don’t have any The knowledge that JoBeth gives, and. her feelings for each dog have been helpful. informative. Kns and Mike Coolidge H^SngsBaNNER David T. Mm? (EMv? Ntok ikrtnan Barbara Gal JaanGMup TaresaRtto ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Scot! Omman Subscriptfen Rates: $13 par year in Barry Carty POSTMASTER Sand addraas changea to: P.O. Bat B Hasanga. Ml 49058-0802 Hastngs Ml 49058 (USES T17-830) ashville Tara Walldorff Hastings �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 19, 1995 — Page 5 Increasing jobs and wages v ; ; | * Theaecond week of the I OMh Congress was no less exciting than the first. Congressman John Kasich appointed me Chairman ol' one of the seven Budget Committee working (.roups. Also, members quickly began woi> on (he proposals in the Contract with Ameiica in­ eluding the Balanced Budget Amendment term limits, and the Neutral Cost Recovery “ bill, which I authored. The following is a * summary of nty testimony before the House Way* and Means committee last Tuesday. Jaa 10th H R 199. also known as neutral cost recovery, would create an optional method of business depreciation to encourage investment by allowing businesses to fully'deduct equip­ ment purchases. Businesses would be allowed to "expense” or "deduct” the first $25,000 of capital investment in the year of purchase and index other depreciation for inflation. Thu would reduce the cost of machinery, equipment, and facilities, encouraging businesses to purchase more, increasing economic activity. Communication from...CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Investment creates jobs and increases wages for American workers by raising our nation's productivity. Simply put. a person with better tool* produces more efficiently. We can put more and better tools in the hands of our workers by improving our tax policy so that it fairly taxes the real return on capital That means neutralizing the loss from inflation and lhe lime value of money. Under our current lax code, businesses have to wait 5. 10. 15 or even 20 years before deducting the purchase price of a machine, while inflation erodes lhe value of the deduction. In order to encourage businesses to invest in machinery and equip­ ment. we should allow businesses to deduct the cost of equipment n the year of purchase or deduct an equivalent value as depreciation in later years. Neutral cost recovery, which 1 reintroduced on the first day of this session, has bipartisan support and has been endorsed by leading business organizations The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of In­ dependent Business, and the National Exchange Citizens of Month named Business Owners' Association. These groups understand that our current lax treatment for equipment, machinery, and facilities is not fair and puts our businesses at a competitive disadvantage with other countries. Most economists agree that encouraging capital in­ vestment is key to economic and job expansion. According to an independent study by Jary Robbins, a former revenue estimator for the Department of Treasury, neutral cost recovery would have several benefits. It would reduce the cost of capital by 16 per­ cent, create an estimated 2.7 million new jobs, and increase annual take home pay by about $3,300 over lhe next five years. Rob­ bins also estimated an additional $3.5 trillion in economic activity by the year 2000. It is important to note that over the last 20 years, the United Slates has trailed most of our industrialized competitors in capital in­ vestment per worker, in part because they have more favorable tax policies. In the post Cold War economy, other countries are doing everything they can to attract investment. The U.S. no longer has a monopoly on profitable investment opportunities. Obviously, coun­ tries with tax laws that encourage investment give themselves an advantage in attracting capital For example, over the last 20 years. U.S. investment growth in plants and equip­ ment has been only half that of Japan and Canada. We must recognize that we have to compete for capital investment. FINANCIAL^ FOCUST /unahtdby Mailt 0. Chrlttanwn of Edward 0. Jonas • Co. A healthy approach to investing (First of Two Parts) Common sense tells us it would be bad for our health to eat only one type of food. Just as it’s better for our health to choo<e a variety of foods, it’s better for our “fiscal fitness” to choose a well-balanced variety of in­ vestmenu. Investors who diversify among different types of investmenu, as well as among various industries, are in better shape to handle the inevitable economic ups and downs. The recent decline in utility stocks il­ lustrates the downfall of putting all your eggs in one basket. Risk-averse investors often look to utility stocks for above-average in­ come and safety. But from late 1993 into 1994. the Dow Jones Utility Index declined companies were dragged down by this un­ precedented decline. Some of the best-known utility companies ended up cutting dividends because of lower earnings. Many individual through utility stocks and utility mutual funds Two important lessons can be learned from this decline. First, no industry is immune to the effects of advene economic conditions on market reaction. Therefore, diversifying in­ vestments not only among securities, but also among industries, is the best way to buffer your investments from unexpected declines within one indurtry. arc usually affected. However, higher-quailty and dividends during market declines. For infinancially stable utility companies to pay out only 70 percent to 80 percent of company ear- Hastings Middle School winners of the Student of the Month awards for December are (front, from left) Katie Allerdlng, Danielle Bowman, Liz Meek, (back) Allyson Morgan, Jordan Brehm and Mark Lockwood. forced to pay out virtually all of their earnings o» — even worse — cut dividends during Whether investing in individual Mocks or other types of securities, the key is to fill your plate with a variety of wholesome choices. •Diversify and buy quality!” It’s the battle - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week Company AT&T 49*/. Ameritech 41’/. Anheuser-Busch 53’/. Chrysler 51% Clark Equipment 58'/. CMS Energy 23% Coca Cola 50*/. Dow Chemical Wl, Exxon 61% Family Dollar 12’/. Ford 28*/. General Motors 41% Great Lakes Bancorp 27'/. Hastings Mfg. 24'/. IBM TTh JCPenney 41% Johnson & Johnson 55 Kmart 13% Kellogg Company 58'/. McDonald’s 29% SOAfS 46% Southeast Mich. Gas 19 Spartan Motors 13% Upjohn 30*/. Gold 5380.60 Sliver 4.87 Dow Jones 3930.66 Volume 331,000,000 Change +1 + 11/. + */« + V. + 1*/. + ’/. + Vi +1*/. + ’/. +’/. —1V> ->/. 4*5.80 + .19 + 63.92 Know Your Legislators: Citizen of the Month for January at Pleasantvlew Elementary Is David Miller, with teacher Eleanor Vonk. U Hastings Exchwige Club Citizens ol the Month for January at Southeastern Elementary are (from left) Adam Carroll, Lindsey Overmlre md Robert Ireland, with teacher Jane Merritt. MfW ‘ I; _ t Northeastern Elementary students who have been named Exchange Club Citizens of the Month include (from left) Katy Ross, Lindsey Sides and Joseph Smith, with teacher Delores Garland. Matt Norris Is tho St. Rose School sixth-grader who earned Citizen of the Month honors for January. He Is shown with teacher Diane Brighton. U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russel Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the Unied States House of Repmsentativas. Washington D.C. 20615. phone (202) 225-4401 Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carton, Woodand. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds ot Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubicar., P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Bax 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Hi JteHB TO** THE HASTINGS JAYCEES WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND THEIR THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT! J-Ad Graphics Miller Real Eslate Kmart Elks Temple McDonald's Fclpausch Food Center ICS Travel BJ Hydraulics Admiral Cinema Theatre Fashion Bug Brian's Tire &. Service Second Hand Comers WBCH Radio Station 1st United Methodist Church Flcxfab Horizons Intnl. Cotant's Farm Market Pages Book Store Progressive Graphics Al Matthews Hodges Jewelry Store Sister's Fabrics Carl Schoessel Viking Corporation Neil's Advanced Printing Hastings Color Center Bill Heath SAS Market City of Hastings Wren Funeral Home Helmut s Restaurant Subway The January Exchange Club ol Hastings’ "Citizens ol the Month” trom Central Elementary School are (tront, Irom left) Amanda Schantz, Angle Eg­ gers, (back) Joey Keller, fifth-grade teacher John Merritt and James Medeiros. Hwingi City Council Walker A Fluke. CPA's King's Music Center MacLeod Chiropractic Barry County Lumber True Value Hardware Plumb's Otto's Turkey Farms Thomapple Manor Mill's Landing Goodtime Pizza Barry County 4-H YMCA of Barry County Patten's Michigan Monument Co. Schondelmayer Insurance Cinder Pharmacy. Inc. Northland Optical Parker Paint Contracting. Inc. Hastings Fiberglass Products Family Dollar Double L DJ 's Barry County Courthouse Elias Brothers Carl's Super Market-NashviBe Hope United Methodist Church Heather Walton Local Cable Access Channel 12 HastingsJayceesS5thAnniversary ofServing the Community. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 19, 1995 Koren R. Hurless Benjamin Earl Hasman HASTINGS - Karen R.Hwlesa, 39, of Hast­ ings, pasted away on Tuesday. Janury 10, 1995 U her residence. She wu born on March 3, 1955 in Hutings, the daughter ot Keith and Jane (Wedmore) Hurless She was reared in the Hastings area and attended schools there. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1981. Karen was a homemaker and had been employed a few years at the former Hastings Provincial House until ill health forced ha rturement She attended Hastings Grace Wesleyan HASTINGS -Benjamin Earl Harman, 33, at Hastings, passed away suddenly In Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday. January 13, 1993. He was born on July 6,1961 the son of Char­ les B. and Janice (Smith) Hasman. Mr. Hasman enjoyed fishing sol hunting. He wu married to Anna Todd, that marriage ended in divorce. He was preceded in death by his mocha, the late Janice (Smith) Mallekoote and a sister. Rebecca Anne Hasman. Survivors include a daughta, Starr Autumn; sons, Ben, Jr and Guy Vincent Hasman of Lu Vegas, Nevada; brothers, Greg (Laurie) Human, Jay (Jennifer) Hasman of Hutings and Charles J. and Wesley Hasman of Delton; sista, Starr Arth (Laurie); step-brotha, Lee Seybold of Hastings; step-sisters, Jessica, Tammy and Bonnie Seybold all of Delton; grandmother, Lorraine Smith of Kalamazoo; step-grandmother Irene Allerding of Delton; step-father, John Mallekoote of Naahville. Funeral Services will be held al Williams Funeral Home in Delton on Saturday, January 21, at 2:00 p.m. Church. Ms. Hurless is survived by daughta, Vanes­ sa Hurless; son. Cbriatopha Hurless, both ot Hastings; ha parents, Jane and Keith Hurless of Hastings; sista, Rebecca Richardson of Linwood. Ontario-Canada; and brotha. Lee J. Huriess of Hastings. Funeral Services were held on Saturday. January 14 al the Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings with Reverend Al Yates officiating. Burial wu in Ruthland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or American Canca Society at the... Church of Your Choice HASTINGS CHURCHES THORNAPPLK VALLEY WORD or FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake RA. Jeffrey A. Amen. PMtor. dey« UlLCOMt COITUSUMITBB MITBODIST I LAKE ODESSA - Harold A. Funk, 87, of Lake Odeaaa paaaed away on Wedreaday, January 11, 1995 <n Brandon, Florida. He wu bora on Novemba 24. 1907 in Mecoata County, the son of Christian and Minnie May (Hare) Funk. He lived moat of Ida life in the Ionia and Lake Odeaaa area, where he fanned and did custom combining. He wu a truck driva for Associated Truck Company and did bulldozing wort. He and hia partners were responsible for developing Eagle Poim near Lake Odessa. He worked aa a foreman at Machine Products in Lake Odessa during World Wa a He married Vera Sdmeida on June 29,1929 in Hastings. She preceded him in death in April. 1984. He was a memba of the Sebewa Baptist Church. Also preceding him in death wu a brotha, Tommy in infancy. Survivora include one nephew, Don (Addie) Eckman of Woodland; one niece. Mrs. Jeny (Joan) Sullivan of Royal Oak; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held oo Monday January 16 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Dick Cross officiating. Burial wu in lakeside CemeteQ. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sebewa Baptist Church. Floyd E Barnum SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area fivmteg Worship. 7:00 p. Wcduradty. ta home Bfote tot Cal for tomdoB — “23-3110. Harold.Funk mA Weducuduyt. *00-12:00 M3-2M1 fa an lunlnwiil ST. BOSK CATHOLIC GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, WOODLAND - Floyd E. Barnum, 87, of Woodland, passed away on Wednesday, Janu­ ary 11, 1995 In Rock Hill, South Carolina. He wu born on May 29,1907 in Castleton Township, the son of Royal and Diana (Payne) Baraum. He graduiied from Histum High Schoolin 1925 and married OarabeUe Martz on July 27, 1940 in Woodland. He served in the Merchant Marines. Mr. Barnum wu employed at Royal Coach in Haatlnga. Hastings Bookcase and wu a cabinet maka and carpenta. He retired from lhe Hastingi City Bank in 1980 u a custodian. He attended the Nashville United Methodist Church. Ft Mill Presbyterian Church, wu a life memba of lhe Masonic Lodge in Hutings and a memba of the Eastern Star. He wu a memba of the original School Board of lhe Lakewood Public Schools. Surviving are bls wife. Qarabelle; two sots, Steven Baraum of Woodland and Rodgo Barnum of Clarksville; one daughta, Lois B. Munn of Byron Center; ten grandchildren; 13 gteat-grantlrhlldren; one graat-great^raadrMId; one sista Gladys Wertman of 367-4061 Funeral Services w» held on Saturday at Jm 22 - a« art 10:43 ■ « H.»i> the Koops Funeral Oufel in Lake Odesu with Reverend James Hynes and Reverend Kenneth Voight officiating. Burial wu at Stony Point Cemetery. Choir; 100 Ad. (616) 943-9392 Suuduy School 10 Melba E Kinney 945-3365 WOOOGROVE IRETHREN CHRISTIAN PABISH, 48«7 PLEASANT VIEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Road. Dowliag. MI 49050 Pastor 3»rphra Wr^ta (616) 758-3021 church phase. (616) 945-9200 (home phone) Saday Service: *30 Sunday School 11:00 a m ; Sunday Evouag Service 6:00 p.m. Prayer urn: Wednesday*. 7:00 p.m. Awaaa Program Thursday. 6 304:30 p.m. Age. 3 aad 4 thru 3di aad 6di grade. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. MV mm rw, pwr, pwuws 945-3397 Church phone 943-4995 Cathy Cotrat, choir diractor. Sun FUST RAFrarr CHURCH, 309 E. Woodteww. Haauop. Midufaa 948-8004. Kevin Shortly, Semor Putor Jam It Oarrag.^ Amt Ftotor. Suactey Services: Suaday School 9:43 Clara* for all age*. 11.00 a.*. Him* Wontap Service. Jr. Qrardi sp to 4d> Grade. 6:00. E< rant Service. We<ato.4ey: 6:30 Awaaa Club*; 7« pa. Teera ia Haawnra Had; 7:00 p.*.. Aduta Prayer mrauar fclS pm . Adah Choir NASHVILLE AREA IT. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Naahville. Father Chvfoa Haber. Pastor A tmraioa of St Rom Catholic Church. Hastmo Sunday Maas *30 a.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Crash Rd.. • mi. South. Ptotor Brent Branham Phon.- 623-22RS Sunday School at KhOO a. m.; Wor­ ship 11:00 a.m., Evening Service at 6.00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way Randall Hartman. Prator. Stedsy Services: 9:43 a m Sunday School Hour; UOO a.m. Menu* Wontap Service; 600 p.m. Even­ lag Service; Wednesday 700 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches snd these local Businesses: HASTINOS SAVINGS S LOAN, FA Hutlnfl, Md Lak* Oduaa WMN FUNMAL HOMI Hutlnu, FUXFAS INCOSPOSATID of HMlinfl, NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. TNI HASTINGS BANNtR AND RFMINDf R 1962 N Broadway — Haatlnga BOSUY PHARMACY •■Praaaipnona" — 1113. JaWaraon — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTOftlNQ CO. Ha» jnga. MlchiQnn HASTINQK F1UR OLASI PRODUCTS, IMC. 770 Cook Rd. — Heslinga, Michigan HASTINGS FIRST PRESSYTER1AN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director of Chriadan Education Sunday *30 and 1100 Morning Worship services, pturaery provioeu rauaucrat of 9:30 aervica over WBCHAM and FM. *30-10:30 Church School Oraraa; 10:30 Fellowship and Refreshmenu ia the Dining roan; 11 JO Children s Church. Monday. Jan. 2 - 7:00 Christian Education Commmcc Wednesday. Jan. 4 — 700 Chancel Choir practice HASTINGS GRACK BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Powell Rd.. 1 mile arat of Hastings Rm Sarver, Pastor Ementm. 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a m - Bible Classes for ail ages. 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m. — Youth meeting with George and Barb K rmpie. 945-9116; 6:30 p.m. Bible Stody for . Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer aad Bible Study dealing with life's problems HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Margaret ■---- » e,'— .. . - * * -■ rsoiiLiiDCCK. Ln। L4.«or oi c. nnsuan Eduomoa Church ptarae (616) 9*5-9574. Barrier free budding with elevator to all floors. Broad­ cast of worship aervje over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS. Sunday School 9:30 a m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 *.«., Worship 11:00 a m. Mi-Hi A Sr-Hi Youth Fellowship 3:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS: FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Children s Choir Pre-school thru first grade 300 p.m.; Second thru Stith Grade 3:30 p.m.. Prepared Light Meal 6 00 p.m.. Bible Study 6:45 p.m.; Activmes for Kids 6:43 p.m.; First Wednesday of month ts Game Night for all ages THURSDAYS Chancel Choir 1:30 p.m Saturday. Jaa. 21 - Youth Cookie Bake-Off. I p m.; Goodwill Class Potluck.'Program, 6 p.m Sunday. Jm 22 - Youth sack lunch sod delivery of cookies 12 noon. Chris­ tian Unity Service 4 p.m Monday. Jan. 23 — Joy and Chanty U.M Womca Circles. 7 30 p.m. Wednesday. Jan 23 - Hope and Faith U.M. Women Circles 9:30 am. Ruth U.M Women Circle. I p.m. SUPPORT GROUPS V.l.P.'s (Visually Impaired Per sons) 9:30 a.m first Friday of month September thru May. Nar­ cotics Anonymous 1200 Noon Monday. Wednesday nd Friday, and I 00 p.m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12 30 p.m Wednesdays. Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7 30 p.m Thursdays, and 900 a m Satur­ days Tops No 334 - 9 15 a m Thursdays; Alcoholics Anonymous. 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays | HASTINGS -iddbaE Kinney. 57, ot Hast­ ings, paaarri away oo Friday, January 13.1995 at home. She wu bora on Septemba 27. 1937 in Temple lhe daughta of George and Hazel (Sutton) Naegele. Mrs. Kinney completed ha GJLD. and graduated from Hasdns High School ia 1971. She worked in the Hastings community for many yean cleaning homes, giving boose care and u a factory worka and waitresaing. She wu a very active memba of the Hast­ ings Moose Lodge. Ha hobbies included sewing, crafts and gardening. She wu preceded ia death by ba parents. Survivors include tw daughters, Mrs. Barbara Thompaoo of Mi idleville and Melba Seeba of Hastings; Cvear ns, James Kinney of Hastings, Edward Kinne) of Greenville, John Kinney of Belding. Brian Kinney of Belding and Dennis Kinney of Kalamazoo; one sista, Alma Harrison of Nashville; three brothers, Bin sad Martin at Mesick. George Nsegele at Scotts; several nieces end nephews. Funeral Services were held on Monday al the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with the Reverend Michael Amon officiating. Burial wu in Irving cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice, envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. |Laura E Cobb| LAKE ODESSA - Laura L Cobb, 80. of Lake Odessa, passed way on Saturday, January 14.1995 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Cana in Grand Rapids. She was born on April 25.1914 the daughter of Glenn and Pearl (Coe) Sibie. She graduated from Ionia High School and Married Robert Cobb in 1933 in Ionia. She lived and fanned in the Ionia and Lake Odessa area all her life. She was employed ax the Lake Odessa Canning Company for 20 yean. Mrs. Cobb attended the Ionia Church of Christ for several yean before attending Centr­ al United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford and Clinton; one sister LaVooe. Survivors include her husband, Robert; children, Ruth Jean and Bernard Edge! of Lake Odessa, Donna and Larry Swarthout of Spring Lake, Ronald and Colleen Cobb of Lake Odes­ sa, Larry and Sara Cobb of Lake Odessa and Robert and Lynda Cobb of Lake Odessa; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bernard Sibie of Ionia, Russ Sibie of Sundish and Richard Sibie of Lake Odessa; two sisters, Glenna Karman of Ionia and Ruth Hotchkiss of Ionia. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiating. Bunal was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Centra] United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. BwrylE. Townsend_________ NASHVILLE - Buryi E. Townsend, 75, of Nashville, passed away on Friday, January 13. 1995 at Battle Creek Health System. Leila Site. He was born oo May 14,1919 in Woodland Township, the son of Harley V. and Nellie (Teeter) Townsend. He attended Woodland schools. He married Alberta Furlong on January 4, 1944 in Nashville. He served in the Army during World War IL His employment includes; farming, Prescott Fann Equipment in Vermontville, E. W. Bliss Company in Hastings, Debler Implement Sales in Mulliken as a mechanic and for the Maple Valiev Schools as Transportation Supervisor, Bus Driver and Custodian. Mr. Townsend was a member of the Ameri­ can Legion, Hastings Post; the Nashville United Methodist Church and wu a 4-H Leader. He enjoyed hunting, reading, tinkering on equipment and his cats. He wu preceded in death by his brother. Dale Townsend; his pareett. Reverend Harley and Nellie Townsend and an infant grandson. survivors include ms wue, Aioerta, caughta and wa-ia-law Joan and Wayne Rumaey at NaahviUe; eight grandchildren, 14 greaigraadchildren; mother-in-law. Leila Furloog of Naihville; brochen Charlea (Edna) Townend and John Townsend; sista. Mary White. Visitation will be held oo Tuesday from l:00-3«)pjn. and 6.-00-9^0 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel-Gentha Funeral Horae in Nashville. Funeral Services were held oo Wednesday, Janury 18, at the Funeral Home with Reverend James L. Hynes officiating. Burial waa in Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland. Memorial cointributions may be made to die Nashville Ambulance Service or the Naahville Untied Methodist Church. JohnR. Cameron HASTINGS - John R. Cameron. 93. of Hast­ ings passed away on Monday, January 16,1995 at Teader Care Noting Home in Hastings He wu bora oa May 20,1901, in New York Oty. the sou of John David and May Jeanette (Heinz) Cameron. He married Mary A. Saneckl on March 22, 1941 In New York. She preceded him in death In June of 1984. Mr. Cameron naked for 33 ream u a phunbo through the Plumbers' Union Local 98 in Detroit. He and his wife then retired to the Adrian area, then lata to Hastings. He wu also preceded in death by three listen and ooe grand mri Survivora include three so® and their wives, Kenneth and Diane Cameron of Dearborn Heights, Arthur snd Linda Cameron of Plymouth and Barry and Marilea Cameron of Hutings; two daughters, Mrs. Jana Coleman of Whitmore Lake and Mrs. Robert (Mary Atm) Colli® of Rochesrer, New Yak; nine grandchildren and five great-grandrhilrtren. Graveside Services were held on Wednes­ day st 6e Lenawee Hills Memorial Part in Adrian with the Reverend John D. Guthrie, Jr. officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Canca Society. Arrangements were made by EvoissWaglcy Funaal Home in Adrian. LmieeJ. Fender HASTINGS - Louise J. Fenda, 71, of Hast­ ings. passed away oo Sunday, January 15,1995 at Pennock Hospital. She wu boro on Septmnba 6. 1923 in Johnstown Township, Barry County, die daughta of George and Lena (Packa) She wu raised tit the Lacey/Dowling are® and attended the Bristol Country School. She gr. dusted from Hastings High School in 1940. She married Earl E Fenda on June 27, 1941 Mrs. Fenda lived most of ba life in lhe Lacey and Dowling areu before moving to Hastings eight yean ago. Mrs. Fenda wu a bcraemaka. Preceding ba in death were a aoo-ln-lsw, Donald Malmquist, foot brothers and two sisters. Survivors include hahusbano, Earl; dsughta and husband, Ame and Devid Halfor' rf Adrian; daughta, Judy Malmquiat of KaU^> zoo; four grandchildren; three greatgranrirhikirai; sisters. Nuts Stanford of Dowl­ ing. Elsie Davis of Hastings and Grace Ritchie of Bellevue. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday at 2.-00 p.m. at die Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings with Reverend Merlin Pratt officiating. Burial wu in Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dowling Country Chapel of the United Motodist Church at Love, Incorporated in Hastings. |__________ Vernon V.Sqttira___________ | MADISON, WISCONSIN - Vernon V. Squires, 90 of Madison, Wisconsin and forma­ ly of Hastings, passed swsy oo Sunday, Janu­ ary 15. 1995 at a Madison mining home. He wu bora on April 21, 1904 in Bine Mounds. Wisconsin, the son of Guy and Ella ^He wu a machinist and also sn suctionra. Following his retirement be moved to H*stinfs. Mr. Squires wu preceded in detth by his wife. Inns; his parents; four brothers and a sister. Survivors are two brothers; Dee (Ruth) Squires of Cherek, Wisconsin and Merrill (Gertrude) Squires of Kenosha, Wisconsin; a sister, Effie (Michael) Downs of Madison, Wisconsin and Stillwater, Oklahoma; many nieces and nephews. Private Burial Services will be held. Arrangements were made by the Gunderson Funeral Home in Madiaon, Wisconsin. |Eugene H. Btuh| NAPLES, FLORIDA - Eugene H. Bush. 75. of Naples, Florida paaaed stray ob Moaday, January 16, 1995. Mr. Bush had resided in Naples fa the past eight yean, coating from Concord. He wu the retired property assess® fa the city of Jack­ son. He wu a graduate of the University cf Michigan, a veteran of World War n saving ia the United States Navy and a memba of the Civil Air Patrol, Naples Chapla. Surviving are his wife, Mary E Bush; toe. Richard Roy Bush of Lawton; six drogbtos, Catherine and ba husband Barry Grace of Bloomfield Heights. Shirley sad ha husband Edward Perkins of Okemos, EUzabeth and ba husband David Yoak of Niwot, Colorado. EUcn and hw husband Rollie Amoralof Butte, Montana, Sarah and ba husband John Keisa of Livonia and Patricia and ha husband Michael Harahbarga of Fremont; 19 grand­ children; one great-grandchild; sista, Clara Bush of Sunford. California and a brotha, John Bush and his wife Della of Freeport. A Memorial Service will be held on Satur­ day, January 21 at 1 ^X) pun. In the East Napi® United Methodist Church in Naples. An addi­ tional Memorial service will be held at a lata data in Homa. TheAir family contributions to the Civil Patrol,suggests htoia Chapaa, 360 Aviation Drives. Naples. FL 33942 or the East Naples Untied Methodist Church Learning Cerna, 2701 Airport Road S. Naples, FL 33962. Arrangements woe made by the Naples Funeral Home in Naples, Florida. | ^^^uE^^Lundquix^*- | HASTINGS - Julia A. Lundquist, 80. of Hastings passed awsy on Tuesday, January 17, 1995 at Pennock Hospital. She wu born oa Angus 10, 1914 ia Lake Oty, the daughta of Henry and Lata (Fou) Hanford. She wu raised in the Lake Oty area and attended schools there. Mrs. Lundquist went on to attend Mt Pleuant Teachers College, receiving ba Teachers Cotifkatioo. She then taught school ia the Lake City area fa about six years. She wu married to Uno limrtqnia <a Octoba 2,1937. They moved to the Hastings area from Lake City ia 1947. After moving to Heatings, Mrs. Lundquist wu employed at the International Seal aad Lock Company fa a few yeus, aad worked u a nuraea aide at the forma Provincial Hooae and the Barry County Medical Care Facility fa many years. She wu a memba ot the Hastings Free Methodist Church. She wu preceded in death by ha husband, Uao oo Decedber 21, IMVaad;* eon. Raymond Lundquist in 1992rt Survivors include, son snd wife, Roga and Kathy Lundquist cf Grand Ledge, son aad wife. Hoaraid and Brenda Lundquist of Hast­ ings. daughter and husband, Joyce aad VhgB Culp of Hastings and daughta and husband, Linda end Ronald Ruthntff of Hastings; 12 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren; several grest-grandchildren; daugMur Iti law, Sandy Lundquist of Nashville; sistertg Marie Secort, Louise Hard, Donna Davis, Alice Craven and Delores Longstreet all ofHastings; brothers, Robert Hanford, Hemy Hanford aad Joseph Hanford all of Hastings and Mauri® Hanfort cf Caledonia; many itieces, nqihews, great and great-great airrva aad nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:00-35)0 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 pun. st the funa­ al home. Funend Services will be held oa Friday, January 20, at 1:00 p.m. at Hastings Free Methodist Church with Reverend Du Graybill snd Reverend Don Brail offidatin. Burial win be in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributio® may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Mn. Lou (Pat) Otbun MIDDLEVILLE- Lors (Pat) Ostna, 73. passed away Friday, Janury 13, 1995 at ba Mrs. Osbun wu born oa Jsnusry 7, 1922 at Seattle, Washington, the diughta of Russell and Leu Oliva. She was raised in Edmonds, Washington and lata moved to Forka, Waahingtnc and attended Edmonds High School, graduating in 1940. She then attended two yean of College. She wu married to Duane H. Osbea oa Novemba 29,1942 st Edmoads, Washington. She wu s Devoted Homanata, Media, Grandmotha, and Great Grandmodter. Mrs. Osbun worked at Pharmacy Owe in Middleville fa many years. She wu a memba of the Orda of Eastern Star, Barry Coury Extension and eras active in the Parmetee United Methodist Church. She wu preceded in death by ha husband. Du® and grand-daughter, Jeunine Burghdoff in 1993. Mrs. Osbun ia survived by ha children, Jani® (Pat) Glynn of Grand Rapids, Anita Janoae of Middleville. Patricia (Charles) Baghdoff of Freeport. Gerald (Kathy) Osbun cf Washington. Mary Osbun of Middleville, Celia (Ruh) Stidham of Freeport, Elizabeth (Rodney) Mann of Alaska, nine grandchildiea, four great grandchildren, one sista. Nau Mattson of Washington, many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services were held Monday at the Beeter Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagna officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery ia i Middleville. Memorial contribution may be made 10 ' Barry Community Hospi® a Juvenile Diab- . elea Foundation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 19, 1995 — Page 7 NEWS...by Catherine Lucas f Don and Adie Eckman arrived back at their Woodland home last Friday evening after spending several weeks in Surprise. Artz. They returned because of the death of Don’s uncle. Harold Funk, whose funeral was Mon­ day. Funk had died in Florida, but was return­ ed to Lake Odessa to be buried. Adie said that on New Year’s Day Gerry and Mardelie Bates, Eldon and n « k Flessner and Ken and Dorothy Gc»fc;i all had dinner with them. Adie also said thai their daughter. Bonnie Eckman Balli, recently had surgery in Singapore, but she was now back with her family in Jakarta, Indonesia. Two rather serious injuries occurred at the Camp Barakel winter sport trip the Lakewood United Methodist Church junior and senior high school group took that was reported last Tabitha Waite fell while ice skating and twisted her left knee. Exploratory surgery was done on Monday of this week to see how seriously the tendon was injured. Michael Smith, son of Kendall and Tammy Smith, got his arm caught while "tubing” and has a rotor cuff injury for which treatment is Sidney Hulls to celebrate 80 years Higgins-Burch engagement told To celebrate Sidney Hulls 80th birthday his family is having an open house at Houseman Hall next to the First Baptist Church on Woodlawn from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. Doug and Sandy Higgins of Hastings are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Meritt to Lyle Burch Jr.. son of Lyle Sr and Ruth Burch of Hastings and Theresa and Mark Clark of Hastings A June 3rd wedding is being planned. Maryann Hummel and Gordon Hull. They ask that all of his friends and relatives come and help them celebrate and that there be no gifts. Ecumencial service to be held Sunday Hastings area congregations arc invited to share in an ecumenical service at 4 p.m. Sun­ day al the Hastings United Methodist Church. The service will be part of the annual obser­ vance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which has been celebrated in cities and towns across the country since 1908. The theme and text are chosen and prepared by representatives of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and represen­ tatives from the Wold Council of Churches. The local service is sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. A reception will be held after the service in the church dining hall. The public is invitcu. ‘ URalei^E^T^muue | Mr. and Mrs. James Amaral of Barrington. R.I. announce the engagement of their daughter. Melissa, io Michael Brown, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brown of Hastings. The bride-to-be is a gradual of Barrington High School, R.I. and Siena College. Albany, N.Y. She is a commercial loan analyst for Old with Investment Services Group. The wedding will take place on May 28 in LEGAL NOTICE NOnCKOF ot 330 DrcM Rood. Dowling. Ml 49050. I received a call from R. H. Gcrlinger, also known as Ruas or Doc, last week. He said he had some books for the Woodland library. 1 met him at the Townehouse for lunch and we Gcrlinger graduated from Woodland High School in 1929 after getting his early educa­ tion at North Jordan school. He took nurse's training at St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw and became a registered He was born oo October 17.1897 in Clarks­ ville, the son of Charles and Nina (Winks) Transue He attended Clarksville Schools and was married to Alta John on of April 17, 1923 in year’s tax return, forms showing wages, pen­ sion and social security, interest, dividends, contributions and property taxes or rent. Prescription drugs also may be needed. He lived and fanned in the Clarksville area all his life except for 12 yean when he operated a saw mill business in the Upper Peninsula. He was a member of lhe Masonic Lodge. Surviving are a daughter, Judith Transue of Lansing; two grandchildren, Nina Becker and John (Lynne) Timmer of Otsego; one brother, Andrew Transue of Flint; sister, Barbara Bukoski of Ubly, ten nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, January 17 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville with Reverend Elwood Norton and Reverend Don Mathis officiating. Humane Society elects officers The Bany County Humane Society held its annual meeting on Monday, Jan. 9. An election was held for the new Board of Directors and officers. Elected were President, Kathy Wig­ gins. Vice President, Dawn Koning. Secretary. Mary Hasenberg, Treasurer. Neil Ryder and Board al large, Jeff Adams. Mary Graham and Jean James. ^Lordy, Lordy Look Who’s Forty! ( Happy Birthday | ;BETH weedallI On January 23 •Love Mom, Pierre, the kids. Head Start gang Happy Birthday 1 RUSSELL HAMMOND Age means nothing when you're young. Friends are forever when you're old. S* 1 -fc *-- -- ana - ~ J oro aoscnooa J ------ L - -4 o» 1louows. ~ ~ ~. ry. mkcmgan, •A of th. West % of the Southoaet '4 of Section 31. By: MKA. MEWS. BECKETT I JONES. FAX. Gnrd Rap** Ml 4V5O3 (AU) 4S9-3300 I Happy Birthday, MARY! GOTCHA! (2-*) S the meeting. The program was a VCR tape of Don Van Polen’s show, called "Autumn’s Glory Road.” Elaine Garlock read a letter from Cam­ bridge. Ontario, from a lady looking for relatives who were in Lake Odessa. John Waite reported the society now has more than 100 dues paying members. The society now owns a rocking chair and a room divider and some other items from the Alice Bulling estate. These items are in Marie Pickens* house The Kilpatrick United Brethren Missionary dinner was held last Wednesday, i was told that hostesses Hildred Chase and Bonnie Nor­ ton served turkey and dressing, with lots of On Friday, Hildred Chase entered Pennock Hospital with a stomach problem. Doctors are trying to determine the proper treatment. The Woodland Township Volunteer Fire Department are planning a pancake, sausage, eggs-and-extras breakfast to be held Sunday, Jan. 29, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the cions will go into the “Jaws of Life” fund. The cost will be $4 for adults and $2.50 for children 5 to 12 years. — At the Barry County Commission on A(k« Thursdays tn*.» a.m. to 2 p.m.. - At the VFW Hall tn Middleville Tuesdays, starting Jan. 31. Call 795-9601 for Hasting*. Michigan, on However, he said that most cataract surgeries these days involve implants and do not require The next Woodland Lions Club meeting will be Feb. 14 and will be a spouse and guest night, with a Valentine theme. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society Elderly can get tax assistance CLARKSVILLE - Raleigh E. Transue, 97, of Clarksville, passed away on Friday, January 13, 1995 al the TenderCare Nursing Home in will M Dr. Hemming spoke about radial keratotamy surgery for nearsighted people. This procedure flattens the cornea. Hemming said that anyone who is planning to have this surgery would be better off to wart until 1996. By then a laser method should be approved that will make the surgery easier and create less potential damage to the eyeball later from accidental injuries. He also announced that an eye examination is now covered by Medicare if you have a problem. If you have had cataract surgery, Medicare will pay for one new pair of glasses each time Hemming reported that Michigan n< w licenses some optomefists to prescribe some eye medicines, but they need further tra: ting and testing before receiving that certification. Clyde Shoemaker, club secretary , introduc­ ed Herb Frith, presidc.it of the Nashville Club, who presented the club with a banner to go on its flag. The banner represents a dona­ tion to the Welcome Home for the Blind’s new intercom system. Tim Allen, the club president, introduced Stagray. who is the zone chairman. He said he would like more involvement in zone and district affairs from members. Shoemaker got a letter last week that was two and a half years old. It had been postmarked in Chicago. He said he just threw Tax help for elderly people, sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons, will be available at several area locations, starting late this month and early in February. — At the Hidden Valley Estates Communi­ ty Building Wednesdays, starting Feb. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 948-2828 for an Area Obituaries continued Amaral-Brown engagement told Angie Forsyth, daughter of Bob and Kitty Forsyth, who live on M-43 west of Woodland, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force Sept. 21 through a delayed enlistnment pro­ gram. She will graduate from Barry County Christian High School Jan. 20 and will be called into active duty between then and Apnl 20. Angie will receive specialized training for service in the Air Force Medical Corp. Her parents are holding a reception to recognize her graduation and entering the ser­ vice at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday, Jan. 22, immediately following the nurse in 1931. He continued his education and graduated in 1934. He was one of lhe first male nurses in Michigan and said he was the only male registered nurse in this state until 1934. He worked in several western states in­ cluding Washington and Nebraska. He met and married his wife, Gwen, in Nebraska. Ihey returned to Michigan in 1942. Gwen worked 33 years at Pennock .snd he spent 35 years at Bliss as an industrial nurse. He and his wife both retired in the late 1970s. The books he gave to the library are non­ fiction and several are about Indian wars and Indian fighters, including Custer. They soon will be available to readers. Two new novels by popular writers arrived at the library last week. They are “Serendipi­ ty” by Fem Michaels and ”Remembrance” by Jude Deveraux. They are already circulating. Woodland Lions Club met last Tuesday evening in the Lions’ Den on Main Street There were several visitors from Nashville: Gene Koctje, Norm Stanton. Herb Frith, Nelsen Brumm, Jim Carl and Karl Pufpaff. Gerald Slagray. zone chairman, and Dr. John Hemming, an optometrist from Lake Odessa, also were guests After dinner was served by the Woodland Townehouse staff, Doug Flessner welcomed the guests and Dr. Hemming, who was the Love...The Kids J Barry ISD Board honored During the Barry Intermediate School District Board ot Education meeting Jan. 11, Mike Humphreys, president of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce was on hand to present certificates of appreciation, In honor of School Board Member Recognition Month. Humphreys read a tribute to the board members who are the “elected educational leaders, policy makers, goal-setters, financial planners and legislators who make local education a reality in Barry County." Saluted were Barry ISD President Man cia Tiffany, Vice President Vem Scott, Treasurer, Nancy Simpson and Trustees Bob Gaskill and George Wlbalda. The Barry ISD board repesents a combined total of 93 years of service to schools In Barry County • NOTICE • Barry County Is accepting applica­ tions for various boards and commissions, especially the Community Mental Health Board and the Substance Abuse Board. Ap­ plications are available from: Kiwanis Club presents a... WOHLD MEL SEBIES county coordinator 220 w. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Applications are due back by January 27,1995 NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS E»m $500 upon successful completion ot a two week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities tor Individuals who are Interested In the nursing Held. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and Illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.55 per hour. Classes start February 8th and end February 22nd The first 5 days ot class will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the last 5 days of class will be from 8:15 a m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are Interested In taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 a.m. and 4 DO p.m. Monday through Friday to fill out an application before February 6th, 1995 Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay tor the class No phone calls please Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 E.O.E. Narrated ju jje Bramkamp “VIVA MEXICO” Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, Jan. 20 • 7 PM Hastings Central School Auditorium before the Kiwanis Travel Series Show and at intermission — Enjoy the music of... HAROLD FREEMAN at the Organ (ADULTS) ot the door. (SENIORS) *400 *3^ �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 19. 1995 Bathroom danger LEGAL NOTICE F.te No. UM» DM NON MCHA8O M SHUSH* MA8THA LOU tNGlE FlotntM C*A*G PHILLIP HANNAR □•♦•ndont DAVO H TRIPP (F29290) 206 South Broadway Hotlines. MUcM«on 49058 Phone (6)6) 9-5 9585 Attorney for PioinliW In pursuance and by virtue oi a Judgment of the Circuit Court in the County of Borry. Stale of Michigan, mode and entered on April 25. 1987 and Augutt 8. 1987. in a certain couse therein pending wherein Martha Lou Engle wot Plo.ntiH and Cra.g Phillip Honnar was Defendant, notice is hereby given that I shall sell ot public sale to the highest bidder at the East steps of the Courthouse Quoted m the Oty of Hostingt. County of Barry, on January 31. 1993. at 1:00 p.m.. *e following described property(ies). of I those certain piece(s) or parcel(t) of land situated In the Townthip of Hope. County of Barry. State of Michigan, describ­ ed 06 follows PA8CEL I A Parcel of land in the East fractional 1 /2 of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 32. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Describes os Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 3 of Su •ervisor s Plot of First Addition to Eddy's Beoch oc ording to the recorded ptat thereof as recorded m Libor 3 of Plots on pogo 6. thence South T 3T West 60 foot, thence South 89 dog. I East 106.62 foot, thence North 2 dog. 38 East 60 foot, thence North 89 deg. I West 106.62 foot to the place of boginning. Hope Township. Barry County Michigan PARCH F The North 1/2 of Lots 8. 9 and 10 of Supervisor’s Plot of First Addition to Eddy s Beoch. Hope Township. Borry County. Michigan. .'«fs 3. 4. 5 and 6 of the first addition So Eddy's Beach, according so the recorded plot thereof. Hope Township. Borry County. Michigan. Subject to oil conditions, restrictions and easements of record. Deled December IB. 1994 Tony Stein Deputy Sheriff Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Hastings. Mi 49058 (1/26) f or your instiMiKe call Insurance one Agent provides mean- boat imurince. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Fan 8488814 PUdgo to Floe. F*va Board Mambar*. County Committionor Jamoa. nmo rotidonts. Approved December 12. 1994 minutes Received Treasurers, Correspondence and Committee reports Approved budget amendments and payment of bills Adopted Resolution 95-1 Ro. Shoup Cose No. 94-6SO-CH Vacate Parcel on Laho dr. Board of Review Appointment — Holtz. Accepted bid lor generator. Authorized Board of Review and Zoning Board of Appeals Workshops. Adjournment 9:36 p.m. Shirley R. Cose. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor (1 /I9) HASTINGS auimat TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meath* January 9. 1995 - 7:00 p.m. All board members present. County Commis­ sioner Jim Bolley, twelve guests. 7.-00 — Public hearing on Ordinance 95-1. 7:40 — Regular board mooting colled to order. Minutes approved, treasurer's report placed on Mo. Confirmed Jock Walker os auditor James Gouloozo as attorney. Confirmed township fund oepositories. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned ot 8:25. Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (1/19) tyepeh _____ GOTLAND CHARTS* TOWNSHIP January 11, 1995 Regular Board Meeting colled to order at 7:30 Present: Hansford. Munjoy. Palmer. Bedford, Edwards, nine residents. Commissioner James. Pat Sharpe. Jock Kineman. Jock Lenz. Absent Trustee McKeough has moved from the Township. Thus creating a vacancy. Resolution of Commendation was rood for Jon Appointment of Russell Pokner to the Plonning and Zoning Commission to UH the vacancy. Reports on Treasurer and Building Administrator received and placed on Mo. Vouchors in the amount of $15,522.36 approved for payment. Adjournment ot 8:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (1/19) Currently accepting applications for 40+ seasonal positions in Boat Manufacturing to work until July 1995 in the following departments: Boat Production Secondary Assembly Accessories Thermoforming (2nd & 3rd shift) Janitorial / Maintenance Apply in person (8:30 AM to 5:00 PM) or send letter of introduction/resume to: 4855 Broadmoor SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Leisure Life Limited RUTLAHD CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on January 24,1995 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Ruticno Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan, as required under the provisions of the Township Rural Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at said public hearing Include, In brief, the following: 1. The proposed rezonlng ot land. In the SE 14 of the SE 14 of the NW % of Section 14 of the Township. The property Is located at 2780 W. Gun Lake Road and at 2510 W. Gun Lake Road, and Is currently zoned “C," Commercial. It will be considered for rezonlng to the "C-1," "C-2," "C-3," and "C-4" zoning district 2. The proposed rezonlng of land, in the S Vi of the SW 14 of the NE 14 of Section 14 of the Township. The property is currently zoned “C," Commercial and will be considered for rezonlng to the "C-1,", “C-2," “C-3," and "C-4" zoning district. 3. The proposed rezonlng of land, in the SE 14 of the NE 14 of Section 14 of the Township. The property is currently zoned "C," Commercial and will be considered for rezonlng to the “C-1," "C-2," “C-3," and “C-4" zoning district. The Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. Anyone interested In reviewing the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map. or Area Map pertinent to the foregoing may examine same at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 am. to noon and on Fridays in December from 900 am. to 5.00 pun. and may further examine the same at said public hearing. All Interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Cleric. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING/PLANNING COMMISSION By. Dorothy Flint, Secretary Rutland Charier Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2191 Boise men boring Dear Ann Lanoers: I am writing to “Beam Me Anywhere. Scottie," who said men don’t want intelligent older women. She is right on. It’s the same where I now live. The women arc all sharp, attractive, well-groomed, intelligent and well-informed. The men are overweight and sloppy, their teeth are uncared for. and they have nothing in their wardrobes but jeans and cowboy­ boots. These men, of course, are looking for a composite of Marilyn Monroe. Julia Child and Gloria Vanderbilt. Last evening, 1 attended a theater event, a place where you’d expect people to be in de­ cent clothes. I saw men there who were un­ shaven, wearing old plaid shirts, unpressed dungarees, sloppy shoes and no socks. Where are all the sophisticated males who used to be everywhere? I was once married to the president of a large firm, and lhe people 1 knew were just like him - well-dressed and immaculate. The only way 1 could meet such men today would be if 1 could afford to join a country club - and even then, the men who belong are probably all married. “Beam Me Anywhere" hit the nail on the head - so please don’t suggest that we join a church group or book club or take up golf or tennis. We’ve done all that. What now? -Boredtai Botee Dear Bored: It may well be that your big­ gest problem appears in your signature. Peo­ ple who are "bored" are invariably boring to others. I’m sure not all the men in Boise fit your dismal description. 1 would like to hear from some older single males in Boise. Will you please respond to this woman’s letter? You arc bound to know more about what goes on in your town than I do. Mom’s long visits Deer Ann Leaden: My wife and I have been married for jua over a year. 1 adore my wife, but I have a serious problem with my mosher-m-law. "Aem." She is a nice woman who lives m another country. For yearn, she has been vumng her daughters every U moo­ Tax credits available for low income families As “Tai Time’’ rears its head for 1995, it is important to note that there may be tax credits available for people with low and moderate inmeomes. The Earned Income Credit (EIC) is a tax benefit for working people with low to moderate incomes. Along with reducing the lax bururn on these workers, the EIC also makes work more attractive than welfare dependency. Established in 1975, the EIC is a refundable tax credit This means that workers who qualify for the EIC end file a federal tax return can get back some or all of lhe federal income tax that was taken out of their pay dur­ ing the year. Workers can receive funds mider the credit even if their earnings are too small to have paid taxes. • Unfortunately, many workers do not know much, if anything, about the Earned In­ come Credit. The EIC can prove to be very beneficial to those workers and tax payers who qualify and file a federal return. It is im­ portant to get Lhe word out to hard working people that tax relief may exist for them," said Stole Senator Joan x E.nmons (R-23rd). Emmons who repress ms all of Barry Coun­ ty in Lansing, chairs the Senate’s Finance Committee, which handies all legislation deal­ ing with state tax policy. An easy to follow kit that outlines the eligibility requirements for and benefits of the EIC can be obtained by calling the Internal Revenue Service al I-8OO-829-IO4O. Those interested should request the Earned Income Credit Kit and information about free help in filing federal taxes. BOY, Daniel Jacob, born at Burgess Hospital. Kalamazoo, on Nov. 30. 1994 at 11:47 a.m. to Daniel and Mary anno Shellenbarger, Delton, weighing 9 lbs.. 3 ozs. and 20'^ inches long. Daniel was welcomed home by sister, Joanna and Aleshia and brother. Tyler BOY. Logan John, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 28 at 9:23 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Brian Durbin. Delton, weighing 8 lbs.. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY. Jaxson Alex Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 1 at 12:08 a.m. to Lashell and Michael Gallagher. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL. Blake Christine, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 6. to Tina Pasch and Christopher Fctterman. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs.. 4 ozs. and 19M inches long. GIRL. Brenda Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 6 at 10:47 a m. to Gary and Miry Wilcox. Clarksville, weighing 6 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY. Jesse Scott, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan 3. at 4:50 a.m. to Scott and Rachel McClurkin. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. ozs and 21 inches long. ths and staying for six months at a time. She doesn’t speak English, nor do 1 speak her language, although I am trying to learn. Anna is in her early 60s and hardly an old woman. But ever since her second husband died 15 years ago. she has devoted her life to her children. When she visits lhe United States, she splits her time between us and another daughter who lives two hours away. My wife want* Anna to stay as long as possi­ ble. but frankly, I am not ready for that. I'm a very private person, and H took a lot jusl for me to get married. 1 can be a gracious host for a couple of weeks, but six months of playing host and having my privacy invaded is intolerable My wife and 1 both work, so Anna stays home all day doing absolutely nothing. I think she needs to get on with her life and find something to do with herself. My wife and I have had some major arguments over this, so I shut up as much as possible, but it bothers me. Also, Ann, 1 resent the added financial burden of supporting a third person for six months. My wife says that I am extremely self-centered and she loves having her mother around. Meanwhile, I am - Miserable In Florida Dear Florida: You have been married scarcely a year, and your mother-in-law has been "visiting" for six months and she plans to repeal this program every 18 months? If your wife insists on it, you'd better start looking for a genius of a counselor or a good divorce lawyer. Good luck. Transportation volunteer help being sought In response to an increasing number of re­ quests for transportation to medical appoint­ ments, the Barry County unit of lhe American Cancer Society and the Barry County Com­ mission on Aging are seeking volunteers for a county-wide volunteer transportation program. The two agencies have combined efforts in the transformation arena, and invite all in­ terested individuals to contact them as soon as possible. Susan Emfmger, director of the load American Cancer Society, emphasizes that the program will be based on volunteer ef­ forts. Volunteers throughout Barry County would agree to be on a list of drivers, with the opportunity of driving only when it is conve­ nient to do so. Says Emfinger, “The goal is to have a county-wide list of volunteers to lake both cancer patients and area senior citizens to ap­ pointments they cannot afford to miss. This might include a doctor’s office here in Barry County, or it could include a ride to Lansing, Kalamazoo or Battle Creek when necessary. The real effort, however, is to make sure there are enough driven so that no one has to drive too often." Bat.y County Commis*;on on Aging Direc­ tor Tammy Pennington Agreed, saying that both senior citizens and cancer patients share the need for volunteer-based transportation programs in Barry County. "Transportation of people is crucial to the health and well-being of Bany County residents. People being transported by volunteer drivers are so thankful to know that their neighbors care enough to help them in time of need. volunteer drivers, on the other hand, get tremendous satisafaction in knowing that they arc really, truly making a difference in someone’s life." To become a volunteer for this program, applications may be obtained by dropping by the Bany County Commission on Aging, or by calling the American Cancer Society at 945-4107. A training sessions for drivers will scheduled sometime in February. Dear Ann Landers: You have printed several columns about the importance of unplugging kitchen appliances when not in use. 1 am enclosing an article that appeared in the International Association of Electrical In­ spectors News. It is gripping testimony for unplogging BATHROOM appliances as well. Please print this article in your column so that parents may learn from it. My heart goes out to the mother of the children involved in this Tragic accident — Thoenes W. Schmid. executive director. Independent Electrical Contractors, Florida Dear Thomas Schmid: Thank you for what could be lifesaving information for my millions of readers. Here’s lhe article. Bless you for sending it on. "A +year-old girt was electrocuted and her 3-year-old brother critically injured when one of them dropped a plugged-in hair dryer into the tub with them. “The county sheriffs deputy said the children were in the tub when their mother left them for a moment, and one child apparently got out of the tub and returned with a hair dryer that was plugged if). The dryer was ap­ parently then dropped into the tub. "The mother returned to find the youngsters unconscious and the dryer floating beside them. The children were taken to the hospital, where the girl was pronounced dead. The boy was hospitalized in critical condition.’' And now, dear readers, one more word from Ann: It takes only a second for a heart­ breaking tragedy to occur. Please keep your electrical appliances unplugged and out of the reach of young children. Eat at home Dear Ann Landers: My family wu invited io a relative's house to go swimming and have dinner. When our relatives issued lhe invita­ tion. they said they planned to eat at 6:30. I wu reluctant to accept because our youngest child, a toddler, goes to bed quite early and I didn't think it would be wise to keep him up that late. We agreed to be there at 3 p.m. and have dinner earlier. ' When we arrived, the husbands and children went to the pool, and the wife told her husband to be back at 5:30 to start up the grill. 1 begxn to feel uneasy when she brought out three medium-sized steaks to feed four adults and three children. When six used an alcoholic beverage to marinate the steaks. I told her to please leave the alcohol off mine because I'm pregnant That’s when I found out she was only plann­ ing to prepare dinner for three. When lhe meat was done, she allowed me to share my steak with my children. However,• there weren’t enough vegetables or potatoes io go around. I asked if there were any more, ■ and she said, "No, but you can take some off everyone else’s plates.’’ * 1 was appalled. By the tune we actually sat down, it was 7 p.m. My kids were hungry and ‘ cranky, and so was I. That small amount ofsteak was all we had. These people we my husband's relatives. < and I didn’t we 4 to start anything. My bus-, band wasn’t aware of what was going on. and I didn’t want to go into it. As soon as "din-’, ner” was over, we left. There is no way we; can duck future dinner invitations. which I dread. Any advice for next time? « - Dumbfounded, Na I State Please Dear D.F.: Yes. Eat at home before you go J over there. Gon ot the Day: it is no compliment to be told. “Your mind is like a blotter. You soak up everything.’’ Remember, blotters get it sILa backward. Drugs are everywhere They're easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landen" booklet. "The Lowdown on Dope.” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown. do Ann Landers. P.O. Bos 11562, Chicago. Bl. 60611-0562. j (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyrifbt 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS Lakewood High School will be a busy place Saturday when Central Michigan Ag Day returns. The gymnasium is always lined with dealer exhibits for all sorts uf goods and ser­ vices, from silos to be sold to radio stations promoting their programs, to recordkeeping systems, to chemicals and fertilizers. Breakfas’ is available mot of the forenoon and there are crafts and lessons for youngsters and for adults. The afternoon is always capped with an entertaining speaker. The Extension department of Ionia. Barry and Eaton counties are the promoters of the day. There are dozens of door prizes awarded in the afternoon. James and Valerie Mulvany of Mason visited friends in town Sunday. They took the long route home after being overnight in Mt. Pleasant after attending a Saturday wedding at Shepherd for Vai’s niece. Jim was the voca­ tional ag teacher at Lake Odessa High School 1956-58, but has kept in touch with friends here ever since. He is now retired from the MSU Extension service, where he spent some years in lhe Tel-Farm program. He has been a Mason City councilman and mayor. They report that son Cary and wife with young son live in Napierville. III. Daughter Brenda and husband also have a toddler son. Daughter Cheryl was married in October to an MSU student from India. The new Mr. and Mrs. Ghandi had a marriage ceremony in India, lhey also had a lour of lhe new features al Central Church which lhey had attended dur­ ing their residency here. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met last week Thursday. Jan. 12. with well over 20 in attendance Robert and Thelma Johnson and guests came from rural Belding to attend. The VanPolen video was shown for the program. The next month's program will ~J be a slide show on hone barm within the village A letter of inquiry has come to the library, and Historical Society from a young lady in Ontario. She seeks information on the Lake| Odessa sister of her great-grandmother, Elec-, to Demaray Sadler. The sister, Mary Jane, l almost certainly lived here because she has tv . photo token at the Shampang studio in L Odessa of the two sisters. They were f cousins of Calvin Demaray who lived in amarac enuren neignoomooci in wooujj Township. The late Audrey Kussmaul Woodland was a granddaughter of Cal through his son, Ed. The late Merle i through their lather, John. Mary Jane’s from either of these families around now? Il so, please call 374-8420. All clues arc until 1912. Her sister was Fjzabeth Russell. The Red Cross Bloodn»obiie unit wu in^ town Monday for its semi-annual collection. • “ Earlier publicity indicated a date a week later.'* so possibly this led to some donors missing ’ the date. At mid-afternoon, the collection wu4 less than normal. Again, veterans of World War II arc trying ? for Las Vegas. Oct. 2+26 for officers and enlisted men who served on the USS Grayson/ a World War 11 destroyer. The ship receive^ 13 buttle stars in both the Atlantic and Pacific survivors during action in the South Pacific. The contact man is Harry Benner, 3055 Comitan Lane, in Lu Vegu, Nev., 89122. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 19, 1995 — Page 9 Another branch of the Jasper Miller family By Joyce F. Weinbrecht We did two stories recently about Jasper Miller, his oldest son. Arthur Miller, and the descendants of that line. This article was contributed to in part by James Miller, who is also a descendant of Jasper and Lucinda Butler Miller. Tim week we will cover Frederick Miller, the youngest son of the family and his family. Jasper (HofTenmiller) Miller was born Casper Hopfenmuller (note the spelling of the names I m the village of Weismain in Northern Bavaria in the area known as Oberfranken. He was the son of Johann (John) and Cunigunda (Mary) Deitz Hopenmuller. bom on Christmas Day 1831. The family came to the United States, arriviag ia New York on Sept 27. 1837. At that time, the family consisted of the parents, a sister, Eva. who was 15, Fried (Peter), age 11. and Jasper (Casper), age 6. working their way westward, through New York State, to Ohio and then to Michigan. Jasper bought 80 acres in Barry County . Section 7. of Assyria Township and brought his parents to his home, where they lived until their deaths. They were not happy with Jasper's Americanized name of Miller and might not be happy if they were aware that their markers in Ellis Cemetery. Assyria Township have their names spelled Hoffcnmilier Jasper Miller married Lucinda Butler on April 17, 1858. They had eight natural children and raised six foster children. Their children were Eva. 1859; Mary 1862; Arthur 1866; John 1869; Jessie 1872; Laura 1874; Mynela 1878; and Frederick, bora in 1882. hi 1904. Jasper and Lucinda Miller added to their holdings 320 acres in Section 4. Assyria Township, purchased from the Hin­ chman family, taking possession of the farm ia March 1. 1905. living there until his death oa March 6. 1915. Fredrick Miller was bom on Sept. 29, 1882. to Jasper and Lucinda as their last child and youngest son. He was bom on the farm in Sectioa 7 in Assyria Township into a large family. There were 16 ia all making a very lively, caring family. ne spent ms cruionooa ana ooynooa grow­ ing up oa the farm, doing farm choirs, atten­ ding country school and taking part in com­ munity events. Work was no stranger to the Miller children, including the orphaned children raised by the family. He moved to the aew farm in Sectioa 4 with ha parents (on what is not known as M-66) north of Assyria Center. On Oct. 25. 1911. Fredrick married Evangie Skidmore. Evangie was born on Oct. 21. 1894. the daughter of George and Sylvia Stone Skidmore. Sylvia Stone's father was the Rev. James Monroe Stone, a prominent Coogregationalisi and a Civil War Veteran. The newlyweds bought the farm north and adjoining the farm of his parents. The couple began a family of their own. They had two tteaghlrn. Doris, born July 1. 1912. and Leona, born June 26. 1916. and a son. Oral, bora Jan. 16. 1915. Fredrick and Evangie's growing family. Right: Lucinda Butler Miller with daughter Etva; on the left: Jaaper H. Miller. Jasper's failing eyesight and then his death on March 6. 1915, made it a sound move lo trade the smaller home to the north for the larger home on the parents* farm to the south. Fred traded farms with his mother, using his smaller farm as a down payment on the larger farm. The family continued to farm the acreage and to be an important part of the community. Otal Miller grew up on the Miller farm, learning to care for the stock and husband the farm land. He grew to manhood on lhe farm. He courted and won the hand of the school teacher. Marian Blanche Klein of Caledonia, who was teaching at the Ellis School. They were married on May 23. 1937, and a new Miller family was started, three daughters and a son. The girls Sandra, born Dec. 22. 1938; Suzanne. April 8. 1942; Elizabeth. Aug. 28. 1952; and their son. James, bom on May 24. 1946. In 1950. Fredrick sold the farm to Oral and the family tradition of fanning for a living continued on. Fredrick bought the farm own­ ed by his sister. Mary Purcell, which was next door to the south. He died on July 8. 1959. Otal continued to farm after his father's death. But his interests changed and grew. He was elected Assyria Township Clerk in I960 (his daughter-in-law now holds this position) and held the job for 24 years until his retire­ ment in 1984. During this time he worked very hard to develop and maintain the fiscal responsibility aad the high governing standards for which Assyria is noted for. The traditions of good government for Assyria Township continues to this generation. Oral began a second career for which he became well known and beloved. He drove a school bus for the Hastings School system for 14 years, from 1966 through the 1980s. He enjoyed this time of driving the school bus and made enduring friendships with his young Marian Klein Miller and Oral Miller married on May 23, 1937. Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county.. BACK PAIN GUIDELINES SAVE ANGUISH AND MONEY Low back pain of sudden onset is extremely common, effecting 80S of the adult population sometime in their life. It is the second leading reason next to the common cold for seeing a primary care physician. The estimated annual cost to Marian Klein Miller and Oral D. Milter in 1964. passengers, who still holds him in high esteem and wiU never forget ttafNpner in which he touched their lives. In 1970, Oral and Marian built a new house and home on the family farm. Son James D. Miller, who married Dena Potter on Oct. 20, 1968 have the "old bouse" with lhe fun and frustrations tht go with an older home and a good-sized farm. Marian Klein Miller died in 1989, leaving behind the legacy of having raised a very suc­ cessful family, of having been a good wife to a successful man and touching many lives in her own right. Oral's daughters. Sandra, Suzanne and Elizabeth, all live in Battle Cicek. Oral has four grandchildren. Joshua Miller. Jennifer Miller, Sheryl Conklin and Tamara Wright. and a new great-granddaughter. Victoria Wright. Oral D. Miller, born oa Jan. 16, 1915, will be celebrating his 80th birthday at an open bouse at the Dowling Country Chapel Methodist Church from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 22. All of his many friends and acquain­ tances. or if you would just like to f ilk to so­ meone who has spent many yean s .rving the community, air welcome and urge* to attend this celebration. He requests no gif is, please. Sources: Barry County Vital Statistics Records. Barry County Courthouse: Conver­ sation with his son James and written informa­ tion supplied by Mr. Miller: Barry County History, 1985; Interviews with several family members. Archives of the Hastings Banner. the society is 50 billion dollars. It has become apparent that much of the treatment tor low back pain is ineffective, wasteful and inappropriate except for spinal manipulation as performed by chiropractors. If you have low back pain consult a doctor of chiropractic. U.S. Agency of Health Care Policy fc Research December 8, 1994 For you? copy of tM Patient Guide to Low Back Ptin call (800) 358-9295 NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS MacLeod 128 W. Center St. in Hastings from Hostings Oty Bonk Porting Lol) Mon., Tues. Ic Wed. 9-12 8c 2-7. Fri. 9-12 & 2-6 Sat. by appointment Chiropractic 948-3170 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing concerning • proposed amendment to the PraMevMe Township Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan will be held by the Prairieville Townahip Planing Commission on February 15, 1095 at 7J0 p.m. at the Prairieville Townahip Hal. at 101 IS South Noma Road. Delton. Michigan within the Townahip. The Item to be considered si this public hearing includes In briel. ths tallowing: 1. Ths proposed rezonlng from lhe present “C-1" Rural area Convemenoe Cornmorcia District zoning classification lo lhe “R4“ Multiple Family. High Density Residential District zoning daesHIcatton ol ths land shown lor rezonlng on the diagran below. It la aso proposed lo amend the Prairieville Township Master Land Use Plai no m lo place LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICATION OF NOTIC8 OF HEARING Hie No. 95-21566-DO In the mailer ot ALISHA LYNN SMITH TO: TERRANCE SMITH, whow lot known ad dross is unknown, and whoso imereti In this mai­ ler may bo barred or affected by the following: NOTICE: A hearing will bo held on Thursday. February 9. 1995 at 10:30 a.m. in the probate cour­ troom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Sandra Jo House re­ questing that she bo appointed partial guardian for Alisha lyrm Smith for medical purposes BARRY COUNTY PROBATE COURT 220 W Court St.. Ste 302 Hostings. Ml 49050 (616)944-4842 (1/19) members and several citizens present. Approved widening Robertson Rood north of Formalee Rood tnd paving Woodruff Rood from Hommond »a State Roods and from Slate to Solomon Roods. Bills approved for payment as presented. Mo-tfing adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Emily Harrison. Clerk (1 /19) Evangie Skidmore Miller and Fred Miller, wedding photograph, October 25, 1911. Written documents will be received from any Interested persons concerning the foregoing matters by the Prairieville Township Clerk at the Township Hail at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at the hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing Anyone Intereeted in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Ute Plan pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Prairieville Township Hail during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of said hearing and may further examine the same at said public hearing. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to Individual with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days* notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. All Interested persons are Invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By Normajean Campbell. Township Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (816) 623-2864 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 19, 1995 Weedall, James place first Hastings grapplers 2nd in DK Invitational The Hutlntt vanity wreilling leant finuhed aecond behind state ranked Class A Rockford, Saturday at the Delton Invitational with two wrestlers finishing on top ot their weight class. Rockford, last season's state runner up team, noished with 208 points, followed by Hastings with 123. Big Rapids with HO. Otsego with 98. Belding with 91. Manlull with 77. Delton with 49, Three Riven with 43. Wayland with 37 and Caledonia ! B Trim with 35. Taking first place in their weight class f« Hastings was Sparky Weedall (215 pounds) and Jamie James (172). Weedall pinned Derek Jenks of Beiding In the flnt round In 29 seconds. Matt Needham of Otsego In 1:30 in the semi finals and Jerrid Stepp of Manhall In 34 seconds lo lake the gold. James received a nrst-round bye and pinned Jeremy Wilson of Otsego in 34 seconds to move into the finals. Mike Saunden of Rockford fell victim to James in the finals by a fall tn 38 seconds. Finishing runner up for Hastings was Cole Bowen (160) and Mike Opolxkl (126). Bowen pinned Dusty Hicks of Three Riven an won a decision over Rhett Englebnght of Onego 4-1 to make it to the finals. After sis minutes of tangling with Joe Hulliberger of Belding in the finals, the two were tied al 3-3. In overtime. Hulliberger scored a two-point takedown for the 5-3 win. Last year at the DK tourney, Hulliberger defeated Bowen 15-2 and finished second in the state. Opolxkl received a first-round bye and decislooed Steve Risner 9-3 in the semi finals. He lost a major decision to Fred Faysal of Big Rapids in the .Inals 15-4. Ryan Rude (100) finished third for lhe Saxons after winning a fall over Terry Goodman of Marshall in 1:59. After a loss in lhe next round, he defeated Jake Ray of Otsego with a pin In 29 seconds and had a 7-0 major decision over Heath Postma of Wayland 9-0. Chris Allen (142) and Mail Mackenzie (151) finished fourth for Hastings. Allen had a pin In 3:24 and a decision and Mackenzie had falls in 5:45 and 2:42. "We had a good tournament." said coach David Furrow "Rockford was an easy winner, but that was predicted before the beginning (of the touma.ncnt) as they are currently ranked No. 1 In Class A and were second in the slate last year." Furrow recognized that Weedall and James pinned all of their opponents In the first period and Opolski and Bowen upset the No. 1 seeded wrestler in their weight clan to make It to the finals. Nine of 13 wrestlers oo the varsity team have winning records with a little over two weeks left before the Twin Valley meet and three-plus weeks until districts. Craig Bowen, who suffered an ankle injury during the L.H. Lamb Tournament, said be expects to gel the cast off around the first cf February, and looks positive about being in good enough shape to wrestle in the team districts. The Saxon grapplers are oo the road for a Twin Valley dual at Marshall tonight (Jan. 19) and at Otaego. Tuesday for a tri-dual with Paw Paw and the host school. Panther matmen place in own invitational, Jan 14 Link Pape (275 pounds) finished second. Steve Risner (126) third and Dan Smith (1(5) fourth as the Delton wrestling team hosted the Delton Invitational Wrestling tournament. Saturday. Delton finished seventh in team points behind Rockford with 208 points. Hastings with 123. Big R^dds with 110, Otaego with 98, Belding with 91 and Marshall with 77. The Panthers bad 49 points, followed by Tlaee Rivers with 43. Wayland with 37 and Caledonia B team with 35. Pape pinned Tyler Root of Caledonia in 55 seconds in the first round and battle tlx minutes fur a 6-3 win over Rockford's Doo Daily In the finals, Pape lost by a fall lo Cody Gregory of Otaego. Risner pinned Wm Day of Marshall in the first round before falling to weight-class runner up Mike Opolski of Hastings. In the consolation round, he woo a 7-6 decision over Nick Rogen of Rockford and a 14-13 Delton's James Vickery squeezes the one-legged cradle he tee on Caledonia's Curt Pyper just as the referee signals a pin in 457. I DK’s Joe Daniels struggles from wrist control over Otsego's Don Luce in his 4-3 win. deciuoo over Day in the finals Smith had a pin in 3:08 and an 8-1 decision before being defeated in the consolation round finals. The Panther matmen are at Otaego tonight (Jan. 19) and will host the Delton Quad Saturday. Delton eagers suffer edging vs. Hackett It waa dose enough for the Delton boys varsity basketball team to touch, hut kalamazoo Hackett went 8-8 from the tree throw line In the final three-plus minutes to snatch a win from the Panthers 55-51. 1 don't want to celebrate a tore." said Dk coach lim Hogoboom, "but there were so many positives In this game, it is hard to count them." Some of the positives include Denon, at 0-7, holding the lead through three-and-abalf quarters over a 5-3 team. Delton's Defense held Hackett to six points in the first quarter and 23 for the half. The Panther offense started slow, scoring only 12 in the first and then added up 20 more in the mooed period. But the offense fell asleep in the third, scoring only a pair of buckets, but the defense kept Hackett from running away, allowing them only 11. With little more than two minutes left In the game, after the lead bad swapped several times. Hackett, which bad made only six free throws in 14 tries, began to he perfect. Chad Lyons. Ryan Vliek and Caney Craft all scored 10 points for the Panthers. Aaron Couture scored 13 for the Comets and Man Low had 10. "In the first half, things were clicking and Delton dictated the game." Hogoboom said. "Even when we didn't score a lot in the third. defense kept us in the game." Hastings fals to Coldwater in eager action, ptay at Harper Creek Fri, host EG. R. Sat The Hastings varsity basketball team fell to Coldwater. Friday night 69-48. The Saz­ ons fall to 1-7 overall and 1-4 in the Twin Valley. Jim Robbe had the hot band for Hastings, scoring all nine of Hastings' points In the first quarter oo three three-point goals. Robbe scored six three pointers on the night and has hil 13 of his last 24 attempts from that range. Fred files added 11 for Hastings. "We bad just the ooc bad quarter." said Hastings enact Don Schils. "They outscored He said, despite the loss. Delton players had a good week with some team unity drills and a good game against a lough team in league action. "Hacked has some piayere who have been oo the team for three or four yean and 1 think that helped them down the stretch." Hogoboom said, "but I saw some of our us 28-9 In the second quarter and that was pretty much the ball game." Hastings outscored the Cardinals in lhe second half 30-28. but the half-time deficit of 41-18 was too naich to regain. Erick Shaffer was the top scorer for Coldwater with 15 points. The Saxons were eight cf 15 from the free throw line and Coldwater hit nine if 11 Hastings will be at Harper Creek. Friday night and will host East Grand Rapids in a Saturday afternoon comest. players take a big step tolight. "We are close to being a competitive team, it might not be in out next, or the one after that." he said, "but It is coming. If there is a harder working team out there. 1 want lo see it because these boys work harder than any team Tve seen." After finishing runner up in the previous two tournament. the Hastings middle school wrestlers were able to bring borne the cham­ pionship trophy from lhe Vicksburg Tour­ nament. this past weekend. It was lhe third year in a row. lhe young Saxons have taken the lop spot a Vicks­ burg. Winning their weight class were: Nathan McKelvey (70 pounds), Jeremy Bishop (75k Luke Noteboom (90), Michael Nystrom (115) and Billy Blair (137). Taking runner up were: Chad Noteboom (80). Sam Stafford (95). Jesse MacKenzie (105). Mike Lipstraw (125) and Lucas Reases (155). Finishing third for Hastings were: Nathan Smith (85), Robby Lee (100). Genin Gon­ salves (110), Tim Blessing (167) and Gate McCarty (185). ; Taking fourth were: Jay Campbell (1J0) and Mike Bassett (hwt). I Hastings finished with 2635 points, fol­ lowed by Coldwater with 242 and Gull Lake with 188. * The team upped its dual meet record to 5-1 with a win over Battle Creek Lakeview. Jan. 11 by a 56-18 tally. Winning by pin were Chad Noteboom, Robby Lee, Jesse MacKenzie, Mike Nys­ trom. Mike Lipstraw. Jay Campbell and Lu­ cas Reaser. Winning by decision were Nathan Smith. Bihy Blair and Jason McCarty. . Isaac Smith and Nick Steele won exhipition matches. j J 10 of 14 Hast. JV wrestlers finish with medals Ten of the 14 Hastings junior varsity wrestlers who went to the Greenville Junior Varsity Wrestling Invitational. Jan 14. came borne with medals Kain Cross (160 pounds), Kevin Morgan (160) and Jon Kensington (172) all finished undefeated for a gold medal. Finishing second for Hastings was David Koutz (106) and Ken Rote (134). Taking thirds were: Chad Furrow (112). Matt Moore (119), Tim Eaaey (185) and Ja­ son McCabe (215). * Jason Laux (215) finished fourth. "The Saxon jayvee did very well in tbif tournament." said coach Larry Mclendy. "1 am very proud of each of my wrestlers be-> cause they are showing a great deal of inP provement every time they step on the mat." ! 4 HHS JV spikers place first at DK Invite, Jan. 7 The Hastings junior vanity volleyball team participated in the Delton Invnuional. Jan. 7, along with 11 other schools. There were two pools of six teams each. The top three teams from each pool played in the finals. The Lady Saxons took third place in their pool and took first place overall for the day, by beating Plainwell 15-2, 15-6. and Lakeview 12-15. 15-12. 15-5. The last team they had to beat was Kalamazoo Central. The Lady Saxons battled through the first two games and coasted to a 15-11. 15-17 and 15-0 win. Top scorers for Hastings were Ann Burghdoff, Janette Jenn­ ings. Rebeccah Mepham. Meghann Murphy and Jodie Songer Blocking came from Shannon Lundstnnn. Sarah Keller. Jemu Hayes and Elena Mellen Several aces came from Mandy Russell, Rachel Nystrom and Megan Pierce. Andrea Dreyer and Tammy Obreiter were recognized for defensive passing. The team defeated Middleville 15-12. 15-2 Jan. 4. Top scorer* from the first game were Meghann Murphy with two, Rachel Nystrom. four; Megan Pierce, two; Enn Dudley, three and Songer, four. The second game scorer* were Meghann Murphy with six. Songer with five and Tam­ my Obreiter with three. On Jan. 11 the team lost to Marshall 8-15, 15-13, 15-6. Frosh spikers earn first league win vs. Marshall The Hastings freshman volleyball team won its first league match Jan. 11. defeating Mar­ shall 15-7 15-7. Summer Gilkms led the team in the first game with five service points, while Danielle Wildern and Rachel Young added thro*: each. Lisa CookJm served for eight points in the second game and Cindy Hayes tacked on another seven, including 3 aces. The team’s league record is now 2-0. Racing NEWS| Galesburg Speedway to host 7 enduros in 1995 The Galesburg Michigan Speedway will host seven of the popular Race of Doom En­ duro Series with the highlights of this schedule being the Heartbeat s S10.000 to win Super Doom on Saturday. July 1. Rules, schedules and entries have been printed and mailed. Copies can be obtained by calling the Speedway Hotline and at Heart­ beats of Battle Creek. J.B. Bloomfield and Heartbeats are the driving force behind this popular schedule with low cost, affordable racing the result. The entire enduro schedule is as foUoiys: Sunday show* mclude May 7, May 28. Jyne II, July 23, August 6, and August 27. » All Sunday shows will begin promptly M 6 p.m. The Super Doom will be held on Super Saturday, July 1 and Mart at 7:30 p.m. shaap! For rules information, please call Chief Pit Steward Gary Parr at (517)485-3441. Fores­ tries or rules, call the Speedway Hotline (616) 665-4600 or stop into Heartbeats of Bat­ tle Creek. M -< Members of the Hastings junior varsity volleyball team which won lhe Delton Junior Varsity Invitatioanl were (first row from left): Anne Burghdoff, Jenni Hayes, Tammy Obrieter. Andrea Dreyer. Megan Pierce, Mandy Russell end Shannon Lunds"rom Second row: Coach Melva Nystrom, Elena Mellen. Janette Jennings. Sarah Keller. Meghann Murphy. Jodi Songer. Rebeccah Mepham and Rachel Nystrom. Not pictured is Erin Dudley Support the Team of Your �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 19, 1995 — Page 11 Hastings JV eagers straggle, lose two; drop to 2-6 overal The Hurting. junior vanity bukctell learn ; continued IO rtruggk Ian week aa it kM to : Middleville and Coldwater. The young Sax , om record drop. lo 2-6. ' Tuesday nighu cooten aaw Hastings hasting Middleville I Middleville yiaiped out quickly by using the three point that and led 18-9 after the Tint , quarter. The Saxons turned up the defensive . pressure in the second quarter and only trailed by two at the half 20-IS. ■ However, coming out of the locker room, the Saxons forgot their offense, aad failed to acme a single point m the third quarter Middteville scored 14 and never looked buck as they cruised lo a 47-32 victory. The Saxons were led by Kyle Polya with nine points and km Lawrence with seven. Pohja also controlled the boards grabbing 12 rebounds Casey King blocked two shots for te Saxon. Friday night's contest was a different stray as IlMMl finally fc“nd offense which Tuesday Mixed Tbransppte Lake Trading Poet 14-6; Wood■amm Coratnicttoa 14-6; Country Bumpkins 12-8; Gillons Coostntction 12-8; Pin Seekers IMO; Neil's Printing 10-10; Black Sheep F 12; LU Demons 7-12; Consumers Concrete 14; Mason/Devis Line 614 Lent Points 1. Mens High Games A Series I MOttistiamen 192-515; MOtty 207-554; U Davis 204-538; D. Oiltons 178401; H. Bowman 215-513; R. Reed 214; R. Hanse 199-535; D. Blakely 243-633; T. Neymeiyer 222-608; K Keller 204-538. * Wranem High Games * Series D. Vicken 156453; T. Brodock 182; B. Wilkins 212-551; F. Ruteuff 226536; S. Bowman 161; L. Gillons 152; J. Bryans 171450; L Ruthniff 169; B. Norris 170. Bewfereftte : Kan OB 43-33 Hecker Im. 43-33; Carlton Cemer Exc. 42-34; Dorothy's Hair Styling 39-37; Bennett Ind 29554655; D. J. Electric ;27554855 ; Gamee * Series: H. Coenen 1169491; B. Maker 171; E. Vinasse 172; J. H T187495; J. McMillen 186465; G. Otia 174; T. Redman 133; S. Merrill 169; J. Peaengin 150; M Merrick 151441. has been missing for several games. The Sax­ ons however could not seem to come up with the solid defense they have been displaying all year and lost 75-56 to Coldwater. The Saxons were again stow coming out of the locker room and trailed at lhe end of one quarter 14-6 They did not pick up any ground ia the second quarter and were behind 32-25 at half. The Saxons did pick k up in the third quarter crating the lead to three at one point, bra lhe Cardinals were solid al the free throw line, not allowing Hastings any closer. Leading scorers for Hastings were Rocky Wager with 14 points aad Kyle Pohja with 12. Pohja also led the Saxons with five rebounds. Jay Bolthouse had two steals and two assists to help the cause. The Saxons will travel to Harper Creek tomorrow fra their next game and host East Grand Rapids Saturday. Game time Friday is 6 p.m. and Saturday's game starts at 1:30 p.m. YMCA Mens Basketball Standings C League W-L Umoa Beak.....................................................4-1 Carpenters Plumbing........................................ 3-2 Cart* Market...................................................... 3-2 Riverbend............................................................ 2-3 Ag. Boys..............................................................2-3 Inn Heads........................................................... 1-4 A League NAC......................................................................4-0 Petersons.............................................................4-1 ISO........................................................................2-3 Blairs Landscaping............................................1-4 Hamihons Excavating....................................... 1-4 B League: Major NOTWEARIMA SAFHYBEUCANCOST Lakewood Merchants.................................... 5-0 Hastings Merchants......................................... 3-2 Clearview Professional....................................j-4 Bosley Pharmacy...............................................1-4 Results C League — Carpenters Plumbing 48 vs. Union Bank 52; Carls Market 34 vs. River­ bend 25; Iron Heads 22 vs. Ag. Boys 29. B Minor League — Pennock Hospital 42 vs. Hastings Drill Team 53; Viking 34 vs. Hear­ ing Aid Center 37. B Major League — Bosley Pharmacy 41 vs. Lakewood Merchants 60; Hastings Merchant-. 49 vs. Clearview Professionals 48. A League — Petersons 66 vs. Hamihons Excavating 62; 1SG 82 vs. Blair Landscaping YMCA High School 3-on3 2-0-0 Storm*.............................................................. 2-00 Boulter.............................................................. 1-1-0 Bivens...............................................................1-14) Thornton......................................................... 0-2-0 Hoffman.......................................................... 0-2-0 Hummers 49-27; Stow Pokes 4455-3155; Leftovers 43-33; Varneys 4255-3355; Bosleys 4155-3455; Hasting. Bowl 41-33; Thomapple Trading Pte 37-39; Question Marks 3640; Algonquin Penn 31554455; Nite-N-Gnles 29554655; Valley Realty 2947; LeHarvea 27554855. 201-585; I. Rrahruff 180464; L. Johnson 163457; O. Gillons 175444; T. Rumsey 151426; J. McKeough 155424; J. Piper 111-294; M. Steinbrecher 141; B. Norris 143; M. Dull 142; K. Joppie 130 C. Stuart 161; P. Hamilton 169; B. Sexton 128; B. Moore 139; L. Alka 139; S. Dryre 146; S. Thursday Angels Rsy Jarre. Elec 4628; Nashville Chiro. 4632; Outboard Irai 4255-3355; Ups and Downs42-34; Melaleuca toe. 3655-3955; Big B's 3541; Cedar Creek 32-36; Trouble Shooters 15-52. Gaad Games aad Series — L. Colvin 193; B. Wheeler 177; C. Williams 144; K. Carr 160; S. Everett 185; S. Greenfield 194497; T. Loftus 203-310; B. Faul 217-300; S. Varney 165464; S. Orinage 170; S. Snider 155; D. Brook. 200-508; T. Soya 158; S. Rare 198; B. Hays 168. It's against the law. So if you don't want a ticket buckle up. Or. you could become broke in more ways than tne. IWCMUlfAMAlffnmAIUMl' wmwasAWTBi Using our Gold Crown Card is a rewarding Rap#™ FW rrlMBpi wWhPwiMtin ofOftBdMrBinDBft and am* aaqr ACC Bandtonad rr»fi ia taM Orowtne card eama in Ainaricai For ttmaa and ptaca* Call Larry Hayward 671-4245 FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTERS K. Thomaaon 162. • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Ttngfcng • Work Injuries Hair Care Center 4855-2755; Varney's Stables 4655-2755; Friendly Home Parties 4655-2755; HAS Machine 4255-3355; Mace's Ph. 4055-3155; Eye A Em Specialist. 3855-3755; Misfits 3755-3855; Nash Chiropractic 3240; Lifestyles 2255-3355; 223-301; 212-307; 186480; 189431; 174483; nUANMHIAlK. L. Elliston 213-300; T. Christopher M. : ayder 193474; N. Varney S Brimmer 188471; J. Leo S Pennington 176-642; B. Miner F. Schneider 168448; R. Murphy • Auto Injuries • Farm Injuries Major Insurance Accepted Dr. Michael Callton, D.C. BANNER NEW PATIENT SPECIAL । Examination, X-Ray 1 ColdOwm Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop *-------------------- *---------------------------------------------- Wonrimmirr 57-19; Nash 55-21; Otis 4628; Schlachter 43-33; Kewnpel 4255-33 55; Brodock 39-37; Fnend 39-37; D. Hall 3634; Ledeacter 3755-3855; Brewer's 3655-3955; Keeler'. 3442; Beckwith 3442; Jesick 5145: N. Hell 3145; Snyder 3046; Moucoulis 28554455; Kasimky 2749. M. Hall 2749. Ladtau Good Gmmt — F. Schneider 157; M. Matron 151; S. Pnmmgtoo 179; G. Otis -169; B. Vrogendewey 153; A. Galbuck 167: Beckwith 136. , Mam Good Game - D. Hall IM; R. Foster 155; H. Hawkins 154; G. Terpening 136; C. Haywood 215; T. Spoelstra 161; C. Rue 160; N. Hail 179; L. Perry 166; B. Clark 162; B. Myer. ISO; P. Otis 176; B. Ladeacher 167; A. Hendrickson 141; B. Barker 205. J. Dull 163. K. Schlachter 190; K Keeler 205; O Teachmaa 145. el Monday Mixers Mktetob 51-25; Three Ponies Tack 43-33; Rowdie Giris 43-33: TM Lassies 43-29; Hart tier Toon 42-34; Harting. Bowl Sioen 42-34; Mr. Braces 36-36; Uaiqae Wateub Duo 33554255; Deweys Auto Body 33-43; Girrtach. 32-44; Jo's Bookkeeping 31-45; Outward Appearance 2055-5355. Goad Games — V. Carr 174; S. Solroes 141; B. Moore 167; 1. Kaxinaky 166; D. Hughes 193. A Hall 160; C Allen 140; R. Bemett 130; S. Cooley 146; S. Lancaster 174; D. Gross 129; C. geckwidt 162; R. Fats 167. Good Series and Game — S. VanDenburg 200-552; L. Potter 175-473; M. Snyder 175-497; D. Larsen 172-453: R. Shapley 170465. H. Hewm 159-465; F. Schneider 179-501. Sunday Night Mixed Freeman. 4355-24 55; Dwhard. 4155-2655; Alley Cats 4155-2655; Fearsome 4 40-29; H A L 40-29: BSen 35-33; Misfits 35-33; Dyaanun 34-34; Friends 34-34: Holey Bollen 33-35; Tasmanian's 33-31; Rookies 3255-3355; Load Hogs 32-36; Hooter Crew 29-35; 9 md r Wiggle 29-40; Really Rotten. 27-41; Undecided 24-44; Beginner. 24-40. Waarem High Series and Games - D. VaaCoapm 192-513; M. Snyder 170478; P. Miller 165-449; M. Hodges 159437; D. Woody 136402; B. Bivens 137-393; B. AsnisMI 119-329; D. Snyder 201; L. Barnum 199; D. Bartirous 179; C. Wilcox 159: S. Snider 159; M. Bowman 150; S. Craven 139. Mem High Series and Games - R. Little 212-563; B. Hodges 196515; M. Tilley 190-515: T. James 212-502; J. Smith 193-497; F. Mead 173-496; B. Rentz 187469; J. Bartirous 167467; J. Davis 196449; E. Gates 152-390; D. Vicken 182; F. Huey 176; B. Drayton 176; D. Friend 175; D. McClurkin 167; B. Howell 147; R. Snyder fa 97. 163466; M. Dull 137-393; D. Brewer 141-396; B. Smith 158436; R. Kuempel 137403; E Meeecar 200; L. Yoder 173; S. Merrill 163; B. Wilson 171; K. Becker 187; G. Otis 175; S. Brimmer 136; B. Vrogendewey 145; P. Smith 192. I'MUST BRtHO COUPON TC ^BE~LLEVUE,"mi 215 N. Main St. 1-763-2225 REuetM OFFER • EXPIRES 1/3USS NASHVILLE. Ml 127 S. Main (517) 852-2070 945-9551 GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings 83111161* at any of these area locations... In Hastings — In Middleville - Gun Lake — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies United Gas Station (W. State St.) Terry’s Tick Tock Hard’s Quick Stop Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Lake Odessa — L&J’s Our Village General Store Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville — South End Morgan Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store In Freeport — In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 19, 1995 Hastings wins 46 awards in business competitions Pictured are Business Professionals of America Students representing Hastings High School In Regional Com­ petition. First row (from left) Danielle Dlpert, Kevin Hubert, Aaron Schantz, Amanda Jennings, Sherrie Kenfleld, Sarah Dean, Michelle Lancaster, Stacey Strouse, (second row) becky Andersen, Crystal Wilson, Danyell Thornton, Angle Fruln, Erica Tracy, Jamie Scobey Janette Jennings, Melissa Moore, (third row) Jennifer Walcher, Laura Koons, Jennifer Myers, Amber Spencer, Julie Vos, Tony Norris, Justin Reid, Bertram Herzog, Brian Hubert, Eric Soya, and Andy Hubbard. pay for potto). Yeas: AM. Absent: None. Carried. 14. Moved by Brower, supported by Hawkins — — — — . - -T A wm mar mv lUiRJWiiy proctamurmets ue rwcervea placed on file: Borry County Commission on Aging, Robert Bonder for service to die 87th Dtotrict. S. Mayor Gray teSroduoad Me Honorabfo Pro< 4- WU - i ■ - r i - - ■ »1.i - M F-Rii ol Barry Coinrfy. which to o Judge* Tusk Fort* on CMd Abuoo and Nagfort. Ho nddrsmti iho council on what they do and aakad that tho council approve a reeototfon kt support at thoir ef­ forts. They are not asking lor any money a* this time. They hope to get a grant to got tho program Moved by Campboll, supported toy Jooporoo that tho report on tho incubator, overview o’ G/Co Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 15. Ordinance <281 road. An Ordinance to amend Section 9.51 and odd Sections 9.52, 9.53. and 9.54 of Article II of Chapter 9. to tho Hostings Code concerning house numbering. 16. Ordinance <282 road. An Ordtoance for Purchaetog. Contracting and Salting procedures. Councilporson Ketchum stated that she foil evorythmg should bo bid not just over 85.000 to 830.000. She felt the manager was setting tho policy and asking council to approvo It Manager Penrod foil there was strength in tho present policy and mor* control than In lhe past. Ho was against bidding for ai^Nis. Insurance, etc. every year. Occasionally but not mrory year, It was not Intended to take away tho authority of tho council. 17. Ordinance <283 rood. Dwelling units in 8-1 and 8-2 Zones on second Hoar of businesses. This •vos reviewed by our profess ionol planner and iho rTanning Commission recommends adoption. This would allow only one unit per store front. 18. Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower that Lorry Komstadt bo appointed to Iho Local Of Ing 1 Bob Stanley) Ye sent: None. Carried, in aa*._^4 — -, ouppurwc ----- - < ‘ >4—r—^ne^x ms mur • Debbie Darcy bo appointed to tho Planning Com­ mission with term expiring 1 /I /98. (Replacing Lin­ do Watson who has resigned.) Yeas: AH. Noys: Ono. (Ketchum). Absent: None. Carried. 20. Moved by Bloom, supported by Brower that Potty Woods bo appointed to tho DOA wHh term expiring 1/1/98. (Replacing larry Komstadt who resigned) Yeas: AM. Absent: None. Carried. 21. Solo of Railroad right of way to Felpausch atscussoa. ims is property west or me rtasnng* Chrysler Dealership on W. State Street. This to ion ed Residential-Recreational. Campbell asked If this property to meds commercial and the right of way to Improved and the Oty has to go In and dto up to put in utilities does tho Oty have to put back - - i_ .1 . < w .k-.-vara no ....■ ivne t--. 1origarmt — tsne, y ••mentoto* the surface rights. Coundlporson Ketchum asked M there would be a public hearing. She was told no. It would salt at 81.150 per acre for approx­ imately 4.4 acres for a total ol 85.060. Moved by Moy. supported by Campbell that tho Mayor and Ofv dork bo allowed to sign the Qdaim Deed selling 4.4 Acres at tho same price per Campbell. Gray. Absent: None. Carried. 29. Moved by Josperso. supported by Ketchum that a letter bo sent to the DOT concurring with them In favor of having o toft turn lane at M-43 and Woodtown Avenue. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 30. Monthly budget status reports for November wore presented. CounciIporson Brower requested that she only receive her reports on a quarterly basis to save paper. 31. Mayor Gray wished everyone Happy 32. Moved by Campbell, support oy Moy to ad­ journ at 9.42 p.m. Read and approved: Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (1/17) Hastings High School business students earned a record-breaking 46 awards in oc­ cupational and leadership contests at the Business Professionals of America Regional Competitive Events Meet Friday. Jan. 13. The Hastings students, along with students from other southwest Michigan high schools and career/technica! centers and facilities at Davenport College in Grand Rapids for the competitions. Students placing in the competitions include: Becky Andersen (Party Pro Team, second place); Sarah Dean (Appbcarions/Interview Skills, third place); Danielle Dipert (Spelling team, first place and Business Proofreading, third place); Angie Fruin (Payroll Accoun­ ting. first place. Party Pro Team, second place, and Parly Pro Individual, sixth place); Aaron Gregory (Parly Pro Team, second place and Extemporaneous Verbal □. sixth place); Bertram Herzog (Party Pro Team, se­ cond place. International Business, third place, and Party Pro Individual, seventh place; Brian Hubert (Small Business Manage­ ment Team, third place, and Desktop Publishing, sixth place); Kevin Hubert (Presentation Management Team, first place) and Dafahaar Applications, fourth place); Amanda Jennings (Spelling Team, first place. Small Business Management Team, third place, and Diplomat Award); Janetie Jennings (Keyboarding, third place); Laura Koons, (Application/lnterview Skills B. fifth place); 10. Moved by Josperso. supported by 81 earn to adopt Ordtoanco <282. an ordinance to provide rules and procedures for purchases by tho Qty of Hastings. Yeas: Gray. Bfoam. White, Josperso. Moy. Noys: Ketchum. Absent: Three. AAotion Car­ ried 5-1. Coundlporson Ketchum stated her reasons for voting no were on record and requested to hove them recorded again. She stated bidding should occur for services from 85,000 to 820,000 and that tho Manager was setting the policy and asking Council to approve H. II. Moved by Moy. supported by Josperso to adopt Ordtoanco <283, an ordtoanco to amend Sec­ tion 3.130, Article XI of -VSe Hastings Code* (1970). ae amended, rotating to zoning. Yeas: Ket­ chum. May. Jaepsrss, White, Bfoam, Gray. Ab­ sent: Throe. Motion Carried. CDoc!rt£er<27^r994L M. Common Council mot In regular session in the Oty Hail. Council Chamber, Hastings. Michigan, on Tuesday, December 27. 1994 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll caH were members: Kotdtum, Throe. Motion Carried. 13. Moved by Moy. supported by White that the riovemoer i ws rouco report ao recetvea ana ptocod on filo. Yoos: AN. Absent Three. Motion Carried. 3. Moved by May, supported by White to ap­ submitted before the 12/31 /94 prove the • cuoos of CouncUpersons Brower. Campbell, and Hawkins. Yeas. AM. Absent. Three. Motion Carried. 14. Qty Manager Penrod reported on tho Airport 4. Moved by White, supported by Moy that the Master Plan. He felt a Master Plan should be minutes of December 12, 1994 bo approved and placed on file. Yoos: All. Absent: Throe. Motion Carried. 5. Mayor Gray turned tho Hoor over to Public Comment. Undo Watson submitted letters of resignation from tho Planning Commission and Airport Board. Watson is tak ing a position an the Bany County Board of Commission proceed with the WWTP exj Moved by Moy, supported by Bloom to accept the letters of resignation from Undo Watson from lhe Planning Commission and Airport Board effec­ tive 12/31/94 and Oty Manager Penrod to send a AN. Absent: Throe. Motion Carried. letter of thanks to Lindo Watson. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent Three. Motion Carried. 6. invoices road: Hastings Automatic HeatingM.l ,399.00 Haviland1,570.00 Municipal Code Corporation.2.726.29 St. Regis Culvert Inc................................. 1,675.00. ,4 ■ - 4 oy L—. Ml --s^qqim - ------- -m 4 u4- ■ Olereum ----~ iwovea weom, mm 4* me above invoices bo approved as listed. Yoos: M^f, acre as other railroad right at way was sold for Josperso White. Bloom. Gray. Ketchum. Abstain­ Moved by Moy. supported by White to remove plus they pay our attorney costs. Yeas: Hawkins. ed: Ketchum an Haviland invoice only. Absent: the third periling sign and allow two parking Moy. Jasperse. White. Bfoam. Brower. Campbell Throe. Motion Carried. spaces for police parking only to front cl the Barry Gray. Noys: Ketchum (Because no public hearing 7. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Ketchum County Courts of Lew building, until the matter Is held). Absent: Nano. Carried. ------1 . ~ 4 w ------ ----------------------------All At.---------— that tho following consent it> ms bo received and roeorvuo. roue. iiww. Rnonon 22. Computer Equipment purchase tabled from placed on filo: Carried. tho last mooting was discussed. Cov*v*iimc»» Bloom A. Minutes — Airport Coe mission 11/09/94. 17. Oty Manager Penrod is to review asked why if Iho Manager is networking why ho 8. Affidavit for December loard of Review. Amorteable rate Increase. needs three printers. Manager Fenrod stated that C. Letter from Norma J. Crompton re: 100 best 18. Coundlporson White asked for on update on tho computer replaces a typewriter and tho ad­ Qties the Cemetery Trust Fund. Oty Manager Penrod ministrative asstotont/sKrotory would need ano 0. Letter from Americai4e re: Now channel <55. stated lhe Qty to not restricted to tho uses of tho and Deputy Manager who is upstairs would hove E. Letter from Rkk and Jill Steele ro: Historic trust fund, but would designots for perpetual core. to run downtstairi every time he wonted a printer. District. He could share with his secretary if that is councils Yeas: Ail. Absent: Throe. Motion Corried 8. Moved by Josperso, supported by Moy that has enjoyed working for tho Oty and looks for­ Moved by Josporoe. supported by White that tho tho resolution to amend the February 1. 1978 Stan­ ward to working with tho Oty when she becomes a computer equipment bo purchased as bid at dard Stroetlighting Contract with Consumer Power County Commissioner. 840.000. (Mgr. 817.965 and DPS 822,035) Yoos: Company be adopted. Tho Oty Manager and Oty 20. A Council worksession date was set for Gray. Campbell Brower. Wh'te. Jasperso. May. Clerk ou thorizod to sign the Change in Standard January 16, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. to Oty Hall Council Ketchum. Hawkins. Noy-- imam. Absent: Nene. Strootfighting Contract. The total cost to tho Qty is Chambers. Tho Qty dork to to not*fy Council. Carried. $200.00. Cherry Hill Estates al comer of West 21. Moved by Moy. supported by Josperso to ad­ 23. Moved by Campbell, supported by Bloom, Woodlawn and Liberty Lane. Yeas: Ketchum. May. journ into Closed Session under Michigan ! Open ♦hoi tho request to vacate Benson Street from a Josperso. White, Bloom. Gray. Absent: Throe. Mo­ Meeting Low Act 267-1976. Section 8(e) at 8:32 line extending due south of the tot line common to tion Carried. p.m. Yeas: Gray. Bloom. White, Josperso. Moy. Lots 8 and 9. Stock 3. ol tho Toffee Addition and to 9 City AAanoger Penrod exptainod the changes Ketchum. Absent: Three. Motion Carried me west imo or mo i unee noonion. do rororroa to made in Ordinance <281 making It necessary to Return to open session ot 8:45 p.m. the Planning Commission to address concerns ol hold tho first reading again. 22. Moved by Moy. supported by Bfoam to ad­ only East and West access. Yeas: All. Absent: Ordinance <281 rood. An Ordinance to amend journ at 8:43 p.m. None. Carried. Section 9.31 and add Section 9.52. 9.33 and 9.34 of Road and approved: 24. Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy that Article II of Chapter 9, to the Hastings Code con­ Mary Lou Gray. Mayor the bid for the Woodlawn Avenue reconstruct ion cerning house numbering. Sharon Vickery. Qty Clerk (1 /19) from East Street to the East Oty Limits be awarded to Fiets and Vandonbrink ol Grand Rapids for 848.200. Yeas: Hawkins. Ketchum. Moy. Josporse White. Bloom, Brower. Campbell. Gray. Absent: None. Carried. 25. Moved by Moy. supported by Brower that tho bids for Phase II of tho DOA protect be approved os foltows Site Construction to Cycon Enterprises for 8148.651.77: Site Electrical to DVT Electric Inc. for 8115.895.00: Landscaping planting to Horrocks Nursery for $17,536.85 Yeos: Gray. Brower. Bloom. White. Josperso. Moy. Nays: Hawkins. Ket­ The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the chum. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on 26. Director of Public Services report: Oty crews completed loaf pickup, put up Christmas decora­ subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have tions. prepared parking tot at Fish Hatchery Pork been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the for winter skating rink, began winter sonitary sewer preventativo maintenance program. Future point • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are work includes sewer maintenance removal of dead and diseased trees, begin inventory, replace libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST mont and repair of warning and regulatory signs, include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's removal of potentially hazardous roodside vogototton and remove Christmas decorations after tho name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to first of the year. reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and 27. Moved by Josperso. supported by Brower that tho Building Inspectors report for November punctuation. bo received Yeas: All. Absent: None Carried 28. Moved by Campbell supported by Moy that Send letters to: Letters to the Editor the Oty apply for a grant through the U.S. Deport Hastings BANNER ment of Justice for two police officers through COPS FAST The pant will pickup 73% of the total P.O. Box B salary jnd benefits for each officer over a throe Hastings, Michigan 49058 year period up to $73,000 per officer. After that time the municipality pays 100%. Yeas: Hawkins. Ketchum. May. Josperso. White Bloom. Brower. Michelle Lancaster (Application/lnterview Skills B. third place. Presentation Manage­ ment Team, first place, and Diplomat Award); Melissa Moore (Medical Concepts, seventh place); Jennifer Myers (Document Formatting, second place and Business Pro­ ofreading. sixth place); Tony Norris (Presen­ tation Management Team, first place); Justin Reid (Presentation Management Team, first place and Spreadsheet Applications, second place); Eric Soya (Parly Pro Team, second place); Aaron Schantz (Spelling Team, first place. International Business, first place and Parly Pro Team, second place); Jamie Scobey, Small Business Management Team, third place and Medical Concepts, first place); Stacey Strouse (Financial Assistant, seventh place); Danyell Thornton (Parly Pro Team, second place. Party Pro Individual, fifth place, and Document Formatting, fifth place); Eric Tracy (Small Business Manage­ ment Team, third place. Prepared Verbal I, seventh place, and Economic Awareness, fifth place); Julie Vos (Office Specialist, seventh place); Jennifer Welcher (Banking Concepts, fourth place); Crystal Wilson (Par­ ly Pro Team, second place). New to the competitive events this year was a computer generated desktop presentation. Hastings students Kevin Hubert. Justin Reid. Michelle Lancaster, and Tony Norris developed the presentation on technology of the future. They won the first-place award. Hubert, Reid, Lancaster and Norris hold the distinction of being the first team from Hastings High School, as wdl as the first regional team, lo win the event. This year Aho marks the second year that Hastings students have won the first place award for Spriling Team. Application/lnterview Skills cocnpusson tested students* ability to prepare resumes aad letters of application and participale in inter­ views by area business representatives. AU Hasting* students entering the competition were in finals or received awards. Competi­ tions required students to apply their com­ puter knowledge and skills learned in their business classes as well as their communica­ tion and presentation skills Ln addition to competitions, two students, senion Michelle Lancaster and Amanda Jenn­ ings earned the Diplomat Award, recogniziag their accomplishments in service and leader­ ship activities. The Hastings students arc eligible to enter stale competition al the Business Professionals of America Stale Conference in Detroit March 17-19. Winners at the state conference are eligible to represent Michigan in national competition ia Nashville, Tenn., in May. Business Professionals of America is the Slate Board of Education-spo*r«>red career/technical organization fw students enroUed in business programs. Activities in­ clude occupational and leadinhip develop­ ment, service projects, and development of basic h»yitw<« skills. ThB i> the lOtb year that the Haatinf, Chapter of Bmineaa Professional, of America Im competed. The chapter's advisors are business teachers Mary Dawaon. Patrick Purgiel and Elbert Black. « Arris Mtatrix. toe___________ ______ ____ 3t.f75.10 R Vcnderitod 8 San..........................................1.663.10 Muzxail Business forms.1,015.36 Old Kent Bank 8 Trust.46.897.30 Ketchum Machtao Co.3.076^3 Advanced Tscknia..6.680.00 Main Street Pfenning Co................................. 1,468.23 M.C. Smith 8 Assoc. (DOA)8.167.38 Moved by Campbell. supported by Moy that tho above invoices bo approved as listed. Yeas: C—gbaC. (aM but M.C. Smith)’ Nays: Ketchum or M.C Smith 8 Assoc, only. Carried. 10. Debbie Darcy was present to give an update an the progress ol iho Cinema expansion on the otd hotel site. She stated that she hod a commit­ ment lot er from Michigan Na0*^nol Bank H anyone wants to it after the mooting. They hope to start March 1, 1995 and be completed by June 1. 1993. which to the cut off date for completion per DOA agreement with Darcy*’. B. Minutes of Central Dispatch Tech. Advisory 11/29/94 0. Minute* Maple Ridge Historic District 11/9/94. E. Minutes Hastings Cable Access 11/16/94. F. Minutes of Planning Commission 12/5/94. G. Minutes of Library Board 10/31/94. H. Request ol YMCA/Youth Council to use Fish Hatchery Pork for tho Barry County Corporate Olympics April 28 May 6. 1993 (Softball diamonds 'horsehoo pits). J. Article Public Safety Communications re: Barry County Control Dispatch 911. K. Article from Joan Rayner re; Summerfest L. Letter from Patrick and Iris Loftus re Historic Dtotrict M. Letter from Tim and Sherry Hanion re: Historic Dtotrict. Yeas: AH. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Item C. Airport Minutes of 10/12/94. Counciipenon Ketchum asked W the Airport Board has requested $30,000 from the Oty/County to update the Master Plan for 1996 os stated in tho minutes? Manager Penrod stated that they hod not asked yet but this is usually pan of a gram. Moved by Ketchum, supported by Moy that tho minutes of the 9/14 and 10/12/94 Airport Commit sian be received and placed on filo. Yoos: AH. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 13. Moved by Brower, supported by Campbell that the Consumers Power addendum to tho Street lighting contract for West Woodtown be tabled un­ til a ctorthcaffon that the city is not paying extra tor Ao light poAs to made. (Cherry HUI Estates to Robert Mack Pennock Hospital hires public relations director Robert Mack has accepted the position of director of public affairs at Pennock Hospital. Mack comes to Pennock with more than 12 years of general hospital, planning and public relations experience. He most recently was employed with the Catherine McAuley Hea'th System in Ann Arbor. Mack received his bachelor of arts degree in economics from the University of Notre Dame and a master of business administration in health care administration from George Washington University. Mack replaces Tom Kaufman, who resign­ ed last year to work at Community Health Center of Branch County in Coldwater. In his capacity as public affairs director. Mack also will have responsibilities for managing and supporting Pennock Hospitals* marketing and strategic planning efforts, managed care/network development and corporate/business liaison. He is married and has one daughter. He and his family will relocate from their current ad­ dress in Howell. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 19, 1995 — Page 13 Hastings school geography Bee winners announced J-Ad Graphics News Service The top throe In the Geography Bee el Southeastern Elementary are (left to right) Kevin Stickney, who placed third, Jake Friddto, first piece, end Justin Milk, second place. Not pictured are semifinalists Holly Wilson and Colleen Shedanbarger. Ai nKMiDOMtem uorneotary, winner of me vmogrupny owe ts juaun wih tMchor Tim Newsted. and runner up, Chns Fairchdd. ftmbv, pen) Semi-finalists of the Geography Bee at Pteasantview Elementary are (first row, left to right) David Mrtet. Sara Wank, TVtany Davie, Missy Hutchins, (second row) Jeff Joltey, Brandon Burice, Rob Baker and Josh Myers. Students in each of Hastings' elementary schools and middle school have completed the first step in a national Geography Bee competition Justin Prater from Northeastern Elementary. Carl Caldwell from Pteasantview, David Parker from Hastings Middle School, Dominic Tormen from Central and Jake Friddlc from Southeastern all have moved one step closer to winning a $25,000 college scholarship. They have each the won the school-level competition of the National Geography Bee, and a chance at going higher in the contest. The school-level Bee, where students answered questions on geography, was the first round in the seventh annual National Geography Bee, which is sponsored by National Geographic World and Chrysler Corporation. Thousands of schools around the United States, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories took part in the annual event. The school winners now take a written test with up to 100 of the top scorers in each state and territory becoming eligible to compete in their state Bee April 7. The National Geographic Society will provide an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. for state champions and their teacher-escorts to participate in the National Geography Bee national championship on May 30 and 31. The first place national winner will receive a $25,000 scholarship, the second-place winner a $15,000 scholarship, and the third-place winner a $10,000 scholarship. Alex Trebek, host of "Jeopardy" will moderate the national finals, which will be presented by Maryland Public Television as a prime-time special on rJost PBS stations on May 31. Check the listings. The National Geographic Society developed the National Geography Bee in response to a growing concern about the lack of geographic knowledge among young people in the United States. A 10-country Gallup survey conducted by the Society in 1988 and 1989 found that people in the U.S. ages 18 to 24, the youngest group surveyed, knew less about geography than young people in any of the other countries in the survey. The Society, with 9.2 million members, has as its mission the "increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge-" In addition to the Bee. the Society sponsors a number of other geography education initiatives, including summer geography institutes for teachers, the National Geographic Society Education Foundation, and the Geographic Alliance Network, which is currently working in every stale, the District of Columbia. Puerto Rico, and Canada. What follows are the runners up and semifinalists by school. Central Elementary: Runner up is Nathan Selby, third place, Carrie Bolthouse. Semifinalists are Chad Snell, Jacob Buehl. James Medeiros. Jeff Eddy and Jim Johnson. Pteasantview Elementary: Runner up is Daniel Worth, semifinalists are David Milter, Sara Wank, Tiffany Davis. Missy Hutchins, Jeff Jolley, Brandon Burke, Rob Baker and » » ----sosu Myers. Northeastern Elementary Runner-up is Chris Fairchild. Semifinalists are Craig Laurie, Andrew Ferguson. Jenna Bryans, B J. VanAman. Corey Shafer, Jenna Bryans, Adam Lake, Jennifer Shaw, Morgan Zimmer. Jon Nevins, Adam Vipond Hastings Middle School: Runner up Issac Solmes; semifinalists, Tara Stockham, Levi Bolthouse, Sam Stafford. Josh Dickinson and Adam Branch. Southeastern Elementary: S«cood place was woo by Justin Malik, and Kevin Stickney is third. Semifinalis s are Holly Wilson and Colleen Sheltenbarp.er. Semi-finaJists in the Geography Bee at Central Elementary are (left to right) Chad Sneh, Jacob Buehl, James Medeiroe, Jeff Eddy and Jim Johnston. Teacher Emmalene O'Connell poses with Central Elementary the winning contectante in the Geography Bee. They are (left to right) runner up Nathan Seby, first place winner Dominic Tormen, and third place winner Carrie Bolthouse SemMinafiste in the contest held in the sixth, seventh end eighth grades for the Hastings Middle School Geography Bee are (left to right) Tero Stockham, Levi Bolthouse, Sam Stafford, Josh Dickinson and Adam Branch. The semr-finalists were al winners of a classroom competition. Get a Ikx Break.. Donate Your Vehicle! Call (800) 678-LUNG Help fight lhe #3 killer... lung disuse y Al BUCAN LUMG AMOOATIOH. their certificates earned in lhe Geography Bee. With them is teacher Gerald Barnhill Carl Caidwel. (left) winner of the Geography Bee at Pteasantview, poses for a photo with h» teacher Eleanor Vonk, and runner up, Daniel Worth. During the Geography Bee. the contestants at Northeastern ponder the difficult questions. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 19. 1995 Local man gets 5-16 years for manufacturing marijuana A 26-year-old Hastings man convicted in a November trial ot manufacturing marijuana in May was sentenced to serve five to 16 yean in prison. Judge Richard Shuster also ordered James R. Kaufman to pay a 12,000 fine. Kaufman was convicted of the manufacturing charge by a jury kt a two-day trial. Sbusaer said be sent Kaufman to prison on the charge because Kaufman baa a history of being In trouble with the law and needs lo grow up. Kaufman waa caught growing 594 marijuana plants. Sbusler said, adding that If the plants bad grown to maturity, each would have been six to eight feet tall and would have made $600 to $1,000 for K*uflMtti. Kaufman bad said be was growing the marijuana for his own use. If be was. Sbusaer said, then be has a more severe drag habit than most other people. He alto facer a charge of maliciously The judge also said marijuana use Is a "serious situation" that can lead people Imo a lol of trouble. Drug abuse has lo be dealt with severely, Shuster said, or nothing will be done about IL Shuster said Midrlgac's prisons are little more than warehouses, but he hopes Kaufman will turn his life around and apply himself. In other recent atm butineu: •A 25-year-old Nashville man accused of having oral sex with a 14-year-old boy pleaded guilty Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court to charges he had sexual contact with the youth. Dwight E. Parker pleaded guilty as pari of a plea agreement to four counts of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct, which is punishable by a maximum of 15 yean In prison. In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed lo dismiss three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. punishable by tg> lo life in prison. Iliai were pending against Parker. Sentencing was set for Jan. 26. • A trial was scheduled for March 20 tor a 24-yvar-old Kalamaroo man accused of having sex with a 15-year-old girl In September. - Mtmurium hi IN MEMORY OF 19SS TOYOTA CAMRY 170,000 miles. Real good 1945 Fondly Rembered _______ her tofly 517-152-1423 FORD FESTIVA 1999. Astoauric. I1J00. 616-944-9913 Jnb\ II unit J SEEKING WORK AS A HOME HELP AIDE In do individuals. Call Mart 517-452-9376. 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Wallace faces a charge cf drunk driving, third offense, which is punishahi e by one to five years In prison or a $300 to $5,000 fine, or both. He ia also charged with being a habitual offender, third offense. which can double the maximum sentence oo the other charge. AM. 2 Anal pretrial srasset ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CAI J-TNG 949-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ORLY) INDUSTRIAL JOBS m AUe- • A 32-year-dd Wayland num stood mute Reul I \iutc •ATTRACTIVE RATES* FREE PREQUALIFICATIONS*MONEY TO LOAN FOR PURCHASK*RBFINANCE*INCOMEPROPERT Y • COMM ERCIAL*MANUFACTURED HOME* S*FARMS*HOMES WITH EXCESS ACREAGE OK* LEASING AVAILABLE FOR FARM EQUIPMENT* WE BUY LAND CONTRACTS•GET MONEY FROM YOUR HOME NOW! CREDIT NO PROBLEM! TYLER MORTGAGE COMPANY 616-9654541 1-PM-795-LEND I or Rt nt 3 BEDROOM HOME mcoeo- so charges of drunk driving and driving with a suspended license in Sepsonba. Not guiliy pleas were altered on William P. Rountree s behalf. Rountree Is charge with drank driving, third offense, which is punishable by one to five yean in prison or a $500 lo $5,000 fine, or both. He also faces a count of driving with a suspended license, a misdemeanor which carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail or a $500 fine, or both. A pre-trial was scheduled for Feb. 2. • A Feb. 27 trial was as fcr a 20-year-old Battle Creek man accused of breaking into a home oo Evart Road in March A Feb. 10 motion bearing and final pre­ trial were also sei lor Scott L Meditx. He is charged with breaking and entering, a charge punishable by op lo 15 yean in prison. ■al Deb. Kirk. A Dennis woald 500 A not guiliy plea v as entered oo bls behalf in December. LARGE I BEDROOM spwv • A Feb. 13 trial wra scheduled for a 17year-old Constantine man accused of breaking into an Orangeville Township Louse In September. A Feb. 2 final pre-trial was also set for David F. MOberg. 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Jobs Fa Exum info * Appbcxuoc cd (706) 264-1600 Ext 6S9S Abo Open Evenings TREE TRIMMING, tree removal, lend clearing Abo, urt tend clearing when froze. 25% winter discount Free exn mete. Call Green Leaf. 616-195-1249 QUEEN BRASS BED, with firm maltrest be-.u/ul bead­ board, 3 months old, coat $650. aacnfice $200. Sofa A Chair, earth tones. (like new) coat $750. tell $275. 517-393-5178 misdemeanor with a maximum aentence of 90 daya in jail or a $100 fine, or both A pre-trial was scheduled for Feb. 2. * A trial was sa far Feb. 27 for an 16year-old Martin man accuaed of stealing firearms from an Orangeville home in September. Casey L Vandcrploeg also was scheduled for a Feb. 16 final pre-trial. He b charged wkb one count of larceny in a building, punishable by up lo four yean in priaon of a $2,000 fine, or both. He Mood mute to the charge in Decemba and a not guilty plea waa entered on his behalf. * A March 6 trial was aa for a 52-yew-old Dekon mao accused of possessing more than $100 of stolen property In June. Gary A. Tallenger also had a Feb. 27 morion bearing snd final pre-trial scheduled for him. Tatlenga b charged with receiving and concealing stolen crystal, tools and a brief caae. That charge carr el a maximum sentence of five yean In prison or a $2J00 fine, or both. He stood mute in December and a not guiliy plea was entered on his behalf. • A Feb. 23 pre-trial was aa far a 34-yewold Middleville woman accused of damaging two vehicles in March. Shelly Chapman la charged with maliciously causing more ihwt $100 worth damage to a pickup track, a felony punishable by up lo four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. She is also charged wilh maliciously causing less tbsn $100 of damage to a cw. a misdemeanor punishable by up » 90 daya la jail or a $100 fine, or both. Chapman stood mule to charges in Octoba and not guilty pleas were entered on ba behalf. * An IS-ycw-oid Plainwell man smiard of resisting state police troopoa in Octoba and being a habitual offcnda was acheduied io stand trial March 20. Nathaniel J. Fallen is cbwgcd with resuung ana oofirucung potice, a mgn court misdaneanor puniihabie by up to two yean in priaon or a $1,000 fine. He also foes a charge Out he b a habitual offenda. second offense, which could nise the penalties on the resisting chwge by oneand-one-half times. Pallett Hood mute to the charges in Novemba. snd not gthlty pleas were entered on hb behalf. • A June 19 trial wm scheduled for a 39year-old Plainwell man accused of manu­ facturing marijuana in July. A June t final pre-trial was also set for Gerald A. Taylor. He is charged with manufacturing marijuana, a felony punishable by up to four yean In prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. The count Is charged as a second offense, which doubles the m&ximum possible. A not guilty plea t< tbe charge was emend oo Us behalf In December. CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $440 far 1 at 5 DRUMMER A March 9 final pre-trial was also set for James Anhur-Le Dunn. He is charged with one count of thirddegree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 yean In prison. He stood mute to the charge in December and not guiliy pleas were entered oo his behalf. causing more than $100 in damage lo the cw wash. which la punishable by up lo four yean in prison or a $2JXX) fine, or both. Strawsa b also charged with malldc-sriy causing more than $100 in damage lo a pickup track, punisLable by a maximum aereence cf four years in prison or s $2,000 floe, or both, snd maliciously causing leaa than $100 in damage to a car. which la a • An April 3 trial was an for an IS-yearoid Middleville resident accused of breaking Imo and vandalizing a car wash on Chief Noonday Road in January. A March 23 final pre-trial was also aa for Arie L. Fossa. Foster is charged with breaking and entering the car wash, which Is punishable by up 10 yean in prison, and maliciously causing more than $100 in damage to the building, which carries a maximum sentence cf four yean In prison or a $2X100 fine, or both. He Is also charged with breaking into a charge machine al the car wash, a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in prison or a $250 fine, and stealing more than $100 In cash and tools, a felony which carries a maximum sentence of five yean In prison or a $2,500 fine. Not guilty pleas were entered oo his behalf in December. • A 19-yew-old Middleville mao accused of breaking into a ex wash last January and damaging property in March stood mute to lhe charges. Not guilty pleas were entered oo Robert C.Strawsert behalf. He is charged with one count of breaking and entering the car wash, which carries a maximum sentence cf 10 yean In prison, and a count of breaking into a coin box there, a misdemeanor punishable by up to six moctlu in jail or a $250 fine. Police identify bomb threat suspect WOODLAND TWP. — Troopers from lhe stale police poet In Hastings report they have identified a 16-yew-old Lakewood High School student aa the peraon who wade a false bomb threw agsinst the school last week. The threw was telephoned In lo the Lakewood High School office Friday around 1:13 pm School offldab said evwyooe was removed from the budding before the time foe calla said the bomb would go oft State police conducted a thorough search at lhe school with the Mristwrr of members of tbe Woodland Rre Department No bomb was found, bowewr. InvesdgMon have been working with school ortldab to resolve the case. Tbe student will be turned ova io Barry County Probale Court for criminal prosecution, police said. Three hurt in crash; alcohol involved PASTINGS —Hastings Oty Police report alafaci may have been a factor Ina cw-tree accident on Stw School Road Monday thw Injured a 29-yew-old Hastings woman and ba two young children. Laura Lena, cf 1402 Centa Road, aad ba passengers, Robert T. Letter HL 3. Mid JaxUfa L Letter. 2, all were treated ■ Pennock Hoapital and released. Officers Investigating the crash said Letter was driving north on Stw School Road a about 7 p.m when she failed to negotiate a small curve just before the State Strew intenectlon. Leila's cm tell tbe road, bh an embankmew and then a tree, police said. Mice said Lefter smelled of alcohol when they talked to ha and they found open bea cans In ba cm. She was wrested on a charge of drank driving, first offense, and a blood sarnile was taken to doenfane ha Wood alcchol level a the time of tbe accktem She waa also ticketed fcr having open intoxicana In a vehicle. Thieves steal speakers from car CASTLETON TWP. — A pair of box speakers were stolen from an area cm earty Tueaday morning. Bany County Sheriff's deputies report. The cw waa patted at a home on Haya Road, poikx said. The victims told deputies they returned home M about 1:13 am. to find the cw open and the qxakers gone. Truck crash injures Hastings man HASTINGS — A 50-yew-old Hastings man waa Injured Monday In a pickup track crash on Michigan Avenue thw may have involved tfcohoL Hatdngs Oty Police said. Richard L. Tobias, of 1111 N. Hanover, was listed in stable coodiUoo Wednesday inemooD at trnnocx ttosphai. Wlmesaes told officers Tobias was driving north oo Michigan new Stale Road al about 7:30 pm when be began to drill across the roadway. He went over a curb and hit a tree, they said. TobiM reportedly ww not wearing i sew bek. Police said be smelted of alcoboL and be was arrested oo a charge cf drank driving, first offense A blood sample waa taken io determine bls blood alcohol level w the time of thecrariL Deputies seek reckless driving charges IRVING TWP. — Barry County Sheriff! deputies report they are seeking warrants tor a 28-yew-old Freeport man who they say assaulted anotha village resident and fled from pobce after driving his aU-turain vehicle through tbe streets of the vinag* '«<i. 4. Witnesses mid police tbe msn was driving his ATV, which bad a loud exhansL all ova tbe streets and sidewalks of tbe town w I pm and at 11 pm A 26-yew-old resktent said be confronted tbe man around midnight and asked him to nop Tbe two men got imo an argument, boweva. snd the ATV driva reportedly lock a swing ■ the aba man. missing Um when tbe mao dated Deputies said they arrived hi the area just alter midnight oo Jan. 5 to find the ATV thiva. whom they recognized doing spins In lhe street and jumping the sidewalks with Ns ATV. When the man saw the police, be fled deputies said He led them on a chase through tbe streets of tbe town and tho: along Vedda Road to Broadway, where deputies broke off their ptusuiL Police sMd tbe ATV driva damaged some property in the village. They are seeking to charge him with fleeing and eluding, assault and battery, four counts of reckless tkiviog. operating an ATV oo a sidewalk and road, and leaving tbe scene of a property damage accident Dowling man injured in crash JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A 60-yew-old Dowling man injured In a tree-pt-iup track erwh Friday. Jwt 6. was released from the hospital on Jan. 12. David D. Dewi, of 3666 Schreina Road was bun when be failed to mate It around a curve and Nt tbe tree wNte driving south oo Bird Road new Mud Lake Road at about 7 pm. state potice st tbe Hastings post said He vu taken to the Battle Creek Health System's Community rite where be was admitted. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-01-26.pdf 4aaa89b8cf2202950a3f74b3e2e95fc0 PDF Text Text Rep. Mary Brown back at 1st Friday Students graduate from DARE program Hastings matmen keep on winning See Page 3 See/Yige2 SeePage 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 MASTIH55 P'JPJC linu>w i;iso»XH5t u .Sa J,,, ANNER U/20/W Hastings PublicLibrary 121 S. Church St. Hastings, Hl 49058 THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1885 VOLUME 140, NO. 50 ’ ” ■■ . ■ PRICE 25* ....... ...... Road Commission asks County Board to buy asphalt plant by EMInv Gilbert Judge Richord Shuster wfl be on the bench for hit teat (toy Tueodey. Jon. 31. Retiring Judge Shuster reflects on law career by Nfcfc Heftbsaa SuffWrMr Retiring Judge Rfchard Shuster hie six sheets or paper taped io the deak in his office and on Ms botch in me Clrrail Court. One sheet contains • quote horn Thomas Jefferaoo that says. "The laws are made for people of ordinary understanding and should, therefore, be construed by Ute ordinary roles of common sense." A different page outlines die objectives of Ute stale's legal system. while another describes the flaws in the system that have eroded ta effectiveness Other sheets, including a judge's role guide written by Shuster, remind the reader to show humility, patience and courtesy each day. while avoiding selfishness and other vices. *1 lead them every day.* Shuster said. *lfs a different side of me than perhaps you or anybody else Is aware at." Even with this collection of wisdom to guide him. Shuster has developed the reputation at being a "bard man* over the damn or so years he has served as a Circuit Judge. He earned that label mainly through the sentences lie has banded down, which regularly exceed thoae at his peen. Many at the judge's -emcnces have been overturned by higher courts, and be regularly has been criUdred for being too harsh. Shuster, however, said be finds that much of the criticism leveled at him is from the criminals themselves or their families and friends. * "I think Fm in tune with the general public; Fm not in tune with the higher courts." Shuster said. He said he has noticed a shin In the legal system ever the years gpr has crested an environment at "taaaivi leniency* toward criminals, winch he opposes A combination of "misguided well­ meaning people* caused the erosion in their attempt to promote humane treat uirm of the guilty, the judge said. Instead, they created a system that focuses on the rights and privileges at convicted criminals raher than the protection of society and victims at crime. Shuster said be is a 'severe critic* at these and similar changes in the welfare and prison systems, which be maintained an having a detrimental effect co society. "The people in general are getting fed up with crime, and they're getting fed up with the glve-sway programs, and they’re demanding something different,* Shuster said. The judge's Bands have made him popular with many area residents who support bis views, and many tell Mm so when they see him around town. These encounters have become more heartfelt since Shu :er last year announced be would retire I tom the bench at the end of January. Next T caday Is Jan. 31. The judge said be decided to dep down because be Is 66 years old and wants to See JUNE SHUSTO, coatiauid page S City to delay new civil infraction law by David T. Yeung Editor The Hastings Qty Council baa decided to May implementing its new civil Infraction ordinance, which It adopted last August The new law would make certain minor traffic, bousing and local ordinance viola­ tions subject to civil fines that could be paid at City Hall rather than In court. City offi­ cials say it could speed up the legal process and generate more revenue. However, because the stale is contesting the idea of a local civil Infractions bureau and because of some confusion over uniform traffic code enforcement. City Manager Howard Penrod recornrrtrnded that council delay imptementation until the annual bud­ get process is under way That could mean the civil Infraction ordinance won't become local law until July 1. "There are several things we need to ac­ complish before we implement this." Penrod told the council Monday evening Those things Include setting up a local civil infractions bureau al City Hall to han­ dle payment of the fines, gening die clerk s office back up to authorized strength, writing a local code lo replace the state t uniform traffic code, and ordering stateapproved citation forms. City Attorney James Fisher said the Stale Court Administrative Office is contesting the local bureau. The stale doesn't think we have the au­ thority to do that." he said. Assuhvu Editor The Barry County Road Commission Tuesday asked the County Board of Commissioners so spend county funds to buy an asphalt plant that will cost about 3750.000. The Road Commission has said it cannot afford the expense of a good, used asphalt plant from its own budget. If the county has its own plant, road commissioners conservatively estimate a 20 to 25 percent savings In the cost of blacktopping materials for county roads. More efficient use of county road workers' time (by eliminating trips to and from commercial asphalt plants) and overall efficiency of Road Commissioo operations also have been listed as benefits of having a ptant officials said. *1 feel It would be a great asset to the community to have this. I can't think of anything more the County Board of Commissioners could do for the citizens of Barry County than to go along with this." Road Commission Chairman Robert Russen said. ■Basically, we're all io this together... It's going to be a lot of bard work, a lot of hoops to jump through, but with a lot of bard work and cooperation tt can be done.* Russen said. "Our roads are ‘n dire need of maintenance and repair and the funding la just not available.RusseU also noted that the roads are used by everyone, from emergency service vehicles to citizens going lo their jobs sod those who enjoy going for a drive. *We are willing to sit down and try to work out something. We really need this plant,* Russell told the County Board. Barry County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said commissioners were not prepared Tuesday to make a commitment or promise to the Road Comtnissttio. but be said be was sure board members would agree lo investigating all the possibilities. That's an we ask.* Russell said. The County Board is not mandated to provide funding to the Road Commission. Barry is one of 19 of the state's 83 counties that do provide funds lo road commissions. has appropriated 516,000 annually to the Road Commission as matching funds of 31.000 to each township. Commissioner Robert Wenger suggested that perhaps a countywide five-year millage might be the best way to fund an asphalt plain. "Then we could put tt up io the people In the whole county whether we do or whether we don't (purchase an asphalt plant).* Wenger said. "We're talking to the whole county right now,* Russell responded. "You represent all the people.* Russel) said the Road Commiuioa hat failed In past attempts to get millage for other purposes and that the Road Commiasion itself can't legally advertise or promote a millage with county money. Wenger noted that either way. with a millage or money from the county's funds, taxpayers' money is Involved. It was standing room only in the boards chambers during the Road Commission's presentation because of a delegation of township officials who support the asphalt plur.s proposal. F ussell said lhe Road Commission has 100 percent backing from the townships. To date, the County Board has received letters in support cf the asphalt plant from 11 of the county's 16 townships Rutland Charter Township Treasurer Blanche Munjoy called The Banner Tuesday afternoon lo say that Rutland Charter Township has not yet decided on the Road Commission's asphalt proposal. Praising townships' past financial contributions for road materials, Russell said. -Without the townships, we're dead In the waler. We have tremendous cooperation with them." *We do feel that the County Road Commission Is entitled to something out of the (county) budget, said Milton Buehler, the only one who spoke on behalf of townships. He served co the former County Board of Supervisors in the 1960s. Buehler called the 316,000 the county annually gives the rood commission *a drop in the bucket.■ Townships last year spent 3762.000 for road maerials. They buy materials We lay them.* Russell explained. Those funds range from a stipend of 32.000 In Shiawassee County to 3862.502 tn Orland County "As of January 1995. we have approximately 31.8 million worth of materials that need lo be on these roads." In recent yean, lhe Barry County Board $«« ASPHALT, continued page 6 Stephanie Fekkes. another attorney, said the state office doesn't want the city to col­ lect the extra revenue ■ Its expense. The attorneys said they would like 10 re­ ceive a legal position from the MlcMgan Municipal League before proceeding further. Mayor Pro Tem Frank Campbell said be doesn't like the new ordinance because under the old system a citizen al least could have a chance to be acquitted in district court. Bur Fisher pointed out that every citizen who contests the charges will be allowed to have a day in court. This Is for citizens who admit responsi­ bilityFekkes said. Fisher added thar "a very high percentage" of people who commit civil infractions do not contest the charges and pay the tickets. Making the vioiMioos civil rather than crim­ inal infractions In those cases would speed up the process, save on attorneys' fees and generate more revenue for the city. "If we can't clarify the traffic part of the code by July 1. we should take that part out of the code." said Councilman David Jasperse Before the vole was taken. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said, Td be interested in seeing the Information that now is unknown, and we're short suffed (in City Hall) to take care of tins." See CITY, continued on page 2 State Rep. Terry Geiger receives a City of Hastings pin from Mayor Mary Lou Gray Monday during his first visit to a City Council meeting as a state legislator �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 26, 1995 State commission votes to cut off funds for AAA Tbe Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging Iasi week unanimously voted to disband Region m of the Area Agency on Aging, which serves Barry and four other counties. The move leaves it up to Kalamazoo County Circuit Judge John Foley io decide whether to continue or drop a restraining order he issued last month against the state from removing funds for Region DI. A bearing before lhe judge is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 7. The state is trying to take over temporary operations of lhe embattled agency, which News Briefs Hastings FFAers to produce video Hastings High School and the Hastings chapter of lhe PFA has bees selected as one at three schools nationwide to pro­ duce a national FFA video presentation. Kan Endsley. a Hastings High School graduate now aaeuding Michigan Stale University, will "rtar" la lhe video with two other students from Illinois Hastings FFA chapter advisor and high school agriacmce teacher Ed Domic aid local FFA member, were to be med a ■ beckdrop during the taping, which look place Wednesday (la. 23). has undergone a great deal of controversy over the past several years under the leadership of Dr Joseph Ham The state agency contends that Region 111 is poorly managed and has a lack of oversight. At the core of the issues is the leadership of Ham. who came under heavy fire three years ago from the Barry County Board of Commissioners and their counterpans in St. Joseph and Branch counties. All three expressed their lack of confidence in Ham's leadership, pulled their dues from the Portage-based AAA and then were booted off the governing board, leaving Hastings trooper wins Jaycee honor Trooper Terry Klotz of the Hastings pout of the Michigan Stale Police has been selected by the Michigan Jaycees as one of the top five "Outstanding Young Michiganders." The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees nominated him for the award. "We are very proud that Terry was selected." said Brenda Cuddahee. com­ munity development vice president of the local chapter Klotz will receive his award at a ceremony Saturday, Feb. 18. during the Third Quarter Michigan Jaycees Con­ vention at the Stouffer Hotel in Battle Creek Soil, water group annual meeting set Barry Coumy Democrats meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hail, comer of Green and Jefferson rtreets in Hastings. The Barry Sod and Water Conserva­ tion District will have its 50th annual meeting and dinner ar 7 p.m. Tuesday, April II. at the Harings High School cafeteria. Registration v iti begin al 6:30 that evening Admission is $3 and those attending are asked lo bring to a dish to pass. They also are encouraged to bring agricukureretaiea. iwc*i iaoeieo ptciur. The public is welcome. Hastings junior to be in concert Reception to honor retiring sheriff Democrats meet next Wednesday Ekanorc Schroeder, a junior at Haamg, High School, will perform in concert Sunday afternoon. Feb. 5, with The Alfred Trio al the Carnegie Center in ftxtage. Schroeder i, a cellnt who riudie. with Brace Uchunura. The principal cellist with the Kalamazoo Junior Symphony, rhe performed the Camille Saint-Saens Concerto as Youth Concert Soloist with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchenra last spring. Schroeder will join vwtinbt Leslie Kim. a aophomore al Pottage Northern High School, and piamat Ena Shin, a senior al Battle Creek Lakeview High School. ia the Carnegie Concert Serie, performance al 3 p m Feb. 5 al the Carnegie Center. 107 N. Main Si., Throe Riven. The concert ia free and open to the public. The Alfred Trio, coached by Jill ChnHian. ia sponsored by Jim and Mary Thorne at Kalamazoo and is named in honor at Mary', uncle. Al Connable, a long-liine patron and supporter of serious muaic. Country, gospel at Country Basket Country and gospel mesic will be per­ formed from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 31. at the Country Basket. 1114 Gun Lake Road. Gun Lake. Singers that evening will be Jerry Ball Md Derio Phillips and Jeff Sduhhroat. known as Dedo and Jeff For more information, call 795-7051. Mental Health Board to meet The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Service, will be held Thursday, Feb. 2, M 8 a.m. in the conference room. For more information, call Jan McLean at 948-8041. Financial Aid Workshop Feb. 1 The Hasting. High School Counseling Department again will present a financial aid workshop Wednesday. Feb. 1. in the high school lecture hull from 7 m 8 p.m. Questions such as "Whs. is financial aid!". "What kind, of assistance are available'’". "Who is eligible" ' and "How do 1 apply?" will be taken up. A sample copy of the common ap­ plication form, called the "Free Ap­ plication for Federal Student Aid" fFAFSA), will be shown and some of the critical questions highlighted. Tips on how to make the application process easier, the fint time and thereafter, will be provided. Handouts will be available to explain the federal. Hare and local scholarship programs. Counselors also will attempt to answer any questions about the finan­ cial aid application process and specific questions about applications A counselor said. "Please join us and let us help you help your daufhters and sons in lhe sometimes complicated pursu* of college financial aid." A reception to honor retiring Barry County Sheriff Devid Wood win be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. al the First Baptist Church Eric Peterson Memorial Hall A buffet dinner, costing $6 per per­ son. will be served. Thoae planning to attend arc asked to contact Betty Purgicl at 1212 W. State St.. Hastings or call 948-4805. Showcase tonight to feature cowboys The Musicians Showcase at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings tonight will feature cowboy music. Included in the program will be Ray Overholt Hosea Humphrey. Dedo miinps. cxuie onggs ana jonnme Phiffer Music fans may remember Overtoil as a popular television and radio personali­ ty in the 1950s. Guests on his shows in­ cluded Hank Williams Sr. and Gene Aimy The music will begin re 6:30 tonight. Sealing will be on a first-come, firstserved basis. Organic gardening workshop planned A workshop on organic gardenic. sponsored by the Barry County Master Gardener program, will be held at 7 p.m. tonight in the community nxxn of the Courts A Law Building. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Bruce Schultz of Kalamazoo, a cer­ tified Michigan organic grower and owner of Celebration Gardens in Corn­ stock Township, will be the speaker, he has been an organic grower for more than 20 years, using no pesticides, rely­ ing on beneficial insects, crop rotation disease resistant crop refection to maintain a healthy garden. Schultz also will show a videotape of the gardens and introduce participants to "community sustainable agriculture." Coat for the session will be $5. For more information or to register, call the local Michigan Cooperative Ex­ tension Service office at 948-4862. Jaycees plan session on CPR The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees will have a session on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from 9 a.m. lo 4 p.m. Saturday at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 315 W. Center St., nasungs. There attending will learn about infant and adult CPR techniques and will be certified or recertified upon successful compietion of the course at the end of the <tay Instructors will be Joe Huebner. Pm Brown Sr. and Derek Wolman. Persons taking part must be at least 13 years old. Lunch will be served M noon for a small donation For more information or lo register, call Madelcne Ellsworth M 943-2913, so arrangements can be made for both the course and lunch. representatives front Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties However, senior citizens in the three counties have continued since to receive services overseen by the region, which include home-delivered meals, home care and transportation for necessities and doctors' office visits. Ham was accused of sexual harassment three years ago, but subsequently was cleared by an Investigation by the Region III board. However, new charges of harassment were filed last summer. Ham was placed on leave and then came back when his Hearings on those charges continue this week at the Kalamazoo Department of Transportation. The Hate office for Services to the Aging tried lo remove the local agency's funding in 1992, but that effort failed after Ham was cleared of charges of wrongdoing and Til’s lime the Hale hopes to have the regional agency disbanded by Feb. 17. charging that it I: non-functlonal* and 'about lo self-destruct.' Region ID has 30 days to appeal the state aging office r decision to disband AAA to the U5. Department of Health and Human Services. The Kate never before baa disbanded a regional agency on the issue of performance. Ham has insisted that charges against him and Tack of confidence* uaaemems have been lhe result of racially motivated personal attacks. Stale officials insist their evidence brings up questions about has kept the money agency fa now. but the judge lifts the order. Lakewood schools, reach tentative agreement by Sharon B. MBrr Su^f Writer K tentative contract agreement was reached by negotiators of the 'akewood school board and the Lakewood Education Association Thursday Jan. 19. "We are hoping io complete the process and have the board ratify lhe contract at their Feb. 13 meeting." said a member of lhe administration A general meeting of the LEA members is scheduled for Thursday. Jan. 26. At that time all changes will be given to members, and a vote is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 1. "We are very happy to have a tentative agreement.* said Phil Schneider. LEA sporesperaon. "Were hopefid that both sides will approve." Due to financial difficulties in the district the LEA settled for a pay freeze in 1993, with the stipulation that the contract could be reopened In January 1994. The LEA re­ opmed the contract kt Ja. *tary Mid has hero negotiating ever Knee. CITY, continued from page I bi other business Monday. City Council: • Learned that foe dty's application for funding tom lhe Michigan Department of Natural Resources for Phase H renovations st TydenP^c was rejected by the DNR. * Officially adopted a new ordinance to establish sewer improvement charges for new customers hooking up and passed a resolution setting that cost al SI.500. up from the previous coo of $350. • Awarded Naagmn Equipment the die low bid for a fou^Sel drive loader la a Bel con of 366.90ft Witch includes trade-in of the city's 1974 fonder. • issued proclamations honoring William Cock for his service on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Linda Watson for her service on the Airport Commission. Judy Peterson as Barry County Coordinator and David Wood as Barry County Sheriff. • Approved s tin of major policies and goals for fiscal year 1993-96. which were outlined and formulated during recent coun­ cil workshop jcsskxis * Received the annual police report from Police Chief Jerry Sarver. It was noted that the number of complaints received and acci­ dents reported had decreased slightly from 1993. • Received the 1993-94 annual library re­ port from Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer. She noted the library's volumes of books and videos increased by about 4 percent, to 28.483. not Including about 10.000 maga­ zines and periodicals. ' lore than 47.000 people used the library ft xn July 1.1993. lo Joie 30. 1994. And the mdget »u around $130,000. Schoodelmayer also reported that use of the book loan program through the library cooperative Is booming. ■ Approved requesu from Doug Mepiiam lo use Rsb Hatchery Park fields for soccer and from Ute YMCA to use Bob King Part for a playground program. • Welcomed Stale Rep. Terry Geiger, who earlier this month was worn into office In Lansing, replacing retiring State Rep. Bob Bender. "Our office is up and running, and ready to serve the City of Hastings.* he told the council. “It's my goal lo wort closely with the city." He noted that Us address and telephone number at the Slate Capitol art the same as Bender's. When attempts to reach a solution failed, the reopener was dropped and negotiations on a new contract were opened in June. Team negotiating members have been deadlocked in negotiations and agreed to mediation to help solve the situation. Teachers have been working under the conditions of the old contract since school started tan August. A general membership meeting of the teacher, was called prior to the Christmas break and the Issues outstanding were outlined so members could determine that progress has been made. There have been more than SO issues on the table, not Including monetary decisions that had to be made On Monday, Jan. 9. demonstrators used their presence to urge the school board to reach an equitable settlement, at members of the LEA group demonstrating in front of the Lakewood Junior High in Woodland prior to the first of four bond issue meeting, in the district Mary Brown to return to First Friday series State Rep. Mary Brown, a frequent speaker at First Friday forums in Hastings, will return Friday. Feb. 3. to talk about what lies ahead for the new Stale Legislature. Brown first appeared at the second First Friday program ever held, in June 1989, when she talked about pollution and the environment. Since then she has been bvk lo talk about school finance reform plans twice, in May 1993 and last March. In the laner speech, she spoke out agaitut Proposal A, which was passed March 13. In this, her fourth appearance in Hastings, she will take ap issue, that the new Republican-dominated Slate Legislature will face. Former Barry County Democratic Party Chairman Janws Pino said she is likely lo talk about wtiM kind of legislation will be passed, who will benefit from it mon. the prospects for a (as lai increase. Single Busineu Tas reduction, a look a Proposal A one year after passage and what the Democratic Party must do. now that it has given up control of tie House. Senate and executive branch of government in Michigan. The Lunch and Learn series is held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thoma, Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Those who plan to attend may bring their State Rep. Mary Brown own lunches. Coffee end les will be provided by the series sponsor, the Barry County Democratic Party Committee. Barry County to receive food and shelter funds Barry County baa been chosen to receive $13,943 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs In the area. The selection was made by a national board chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency fFEMA). which consists of representatives from The Salvation Army. American Red Cross. Council of Jewish Federations. Catholic Charities. USA, National Council of Churches of Christ tn the USA and United Way of America. They provide the administrative staff and function as fiscal The board was charged with distributing funds appropriated by Congress to help expand lhe capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need area: around the nation. A local board, made up of representatives from The Salvation Army. Barry County Board of Commissioners. Barry County chapter of the American Red Croas. Hastings Area Ministerial Association. Community Action Agency. Department of Social Services and Barry County United Way. will determine bow the funds awarded to Barry County will be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs ran by local service organizations. The local board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive funds available under this phase of the program. Under the terms of the grant from the national board, local governmental or private voluntary organizations chosen lo receive funds must be non-profit: have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit: practice non-discrimlnattoo: have demonstrated the ability to deliver emergency food or shelter program and if they are private, voluntary organizations, they mint have a voluntary board. Qualifying organizations are encouraged to •Wy Barry County has distributed emergency food and shelter funds previously with lhe Community Action Agency. Our Lady of Great Oaks Food Bank. United Methodist Church, Simmonds Williams American Legion. St Ambrose Church. Nashville Assembly of God and Lake wood See FUNDS, continued page 5 Happy 20tb^\j Anniversary Thanks for your patience, love, understanding and support. And thank you for the nine beautiful children we share. Words alone cannot express the love we hold for you. - Jim, June. JeNoe. Jim Jr.. Jason. JoAnn. Joshua. Jordan. Jena Leigh & Jacob 65 9965 V 65 W 65 W 65 « 65 W 65 V 65 W 65 < �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 28, 1995 — Page 3 Central, St. Rose kids graduate from DARE program Se venteen weeks of learning strategies on bow to resist using dregs was capped off for Central Elementary and St. Rose students with a gra fetation ceremony Tuesday. friends and family of the graduates were invited to the ceremony at Central Auditorium lo bear songs and essays written by the children and watch them receive congratulations and certificates. Guests at the occasion were Mayor Mary Lou Gray. Deputy Chief Michael Leedy and Officer Clifford Morse of the Hastings Police Department Guest Speaker was Shane McNeill, from the Barry County Prosecutor's office. Morse is the police officer who taught the 17-week DARE program. Children from St. Rose opened the program with the songs “Say Yes to Life,’ and "Somebody’s Knocking Al Your Door." The classes of David Freitas, Deb Storms and John Merritt contributed by singing a song written by the fifth graders. Fach student prepared on essay about what they learned in the DARE program, and the children in each class voted to select the most representative essay of what DARE is about. Carl Furrow. Jeremiah Pennington. Kevin Hendrix and Lynn McCallum read their winning essays to the audience. They all carried the theme that dregs can be harmful, and urged others to resist using drags and alcohol. Kevin Hendrix seemed lo sum up what al of the essays said. "I hope everyone does not try drags." Hendrix said. ta his talk. Mr-Nedl told the children to. "do what they knew was right in their heart* Each school ddld has potential, and they shouldn't let drugs or alcohol take a good job or good life away from them. Dwight Gooden. Bob Probert, OJ. S impson and Kurt Certain all bad potential, and all were famous, McNeill said, tat though they all achieved fame, they had trouble controlling it and were involved with dangerous dregs. SI. Rom DARE students each spoke against misuse o( drugs. They also sang ’Somebody's Knocking on Your Door.* —----- ------------------ ---- - -------------- —----------- “Drugs ruin children's lives and adults' lives. Take control ofyour life; do what you want. It's your choice.” Stare McNeill He warned that dregs were oo< the ooiy problem. bat also prescription dregs ■adalooinl. ££ Uvre ««> "Take control of your life; do what you want, fa’s your choice." McNaffl said when be was in school be saw a quotation every day that read "To thine ownself be true." He didn’t understand it for a long time, be said, but finally be realized it meant that you know deep ’nside yourself what's right, and you should do what's in your heart. Morse who was master of ceremonies f x the event, thanked the school, teachers, dty of Hastings, the police agencies, parents and nury groups and individuals for making DARE the success that it is. He especially thanked the students for making bis teaching of the DARE program In commenting on the solid community support of the DARE program. Morse remarked that Bennett Industries supplied Ite popoUr, distinctive t-shirts for each of the 1995 DARE graduates. He also accepted a check for $325 from Central Elementary for the DARE program that was raised for the school by Razor's Edge Hairdesigners last year. by Officer Clifford Morse. They are (left to right) Cart Furrow, Jeremiah Pennington. Kevin Hendrix and Lynn McCallum. Students from three Central Elementary classrooms sing a song they wrote about resisting drug abuse. Middle School students hear personal experience of immigration by Juan Gallup Staff Writar AU student* team about immigration in their studies, bet Hastings Middle School students tad the opportunity to learn about it first band from a woman many of them know. Georgette Schirmer, who is a nurse and active volunteer at the Hastings Middle School, spoke to the young people about her experiences when ata immigrated to America. Born in Jordan, in an area that ia now Israel. Georgette started life as a native of Jordan, speaking only Arabic. Schooled in an all-girt missionary school, rite learned English there. The school tad English speaking teachers with the goal of teaching the second language to its students. A pen pal from Dearborn. Michigan also helped her use English, and learn about the United States. Georgette received her high school education, mostly college preparatory courses, at another all-girt school run by Quakers or "Friends. " That school was also bilingual with Arabic and English both used Because of her good grades and background. Georgette was "lucky enough" to get a scholarship to study at a nursing school in South Wales. Going to Wales she experienced her first jet flight, and to get to the school after she landed in England. she also had her first train ride, a 4 1/2 hour journey. "If I was going to spend money and make change. I tad to know what I was doing." she said. At the time, her sister was studying at Aurora College in Aurora. Blinois. When she was invited to be in her sister's wedding, she accepted the invitation, and saved for a year and one half to get enough money to make the trip. Another jet plane ride of about 10 hours brought Georgette to New York, where she found that her sister not there to greet her. Upon calling her. she found that the distance between New York and Chicago was more than the 15 minutes she thought it would take for her sister lo come and pick her up. She was used to the smaller distances in Europe, and had no idea that Chicago was so for away. That experience is still a "family joke* between her and her sister, she told the young people. Site booked the first flight to Chicago for the next day. and not knowing a soul, she slept in a chair at J. F. Kennedy Intern, tional Airport while waiting for her flight. At her sister's wedding, she met her American pea pal for the first time. Both women talked to Georgette, urging her to Georgette Schirmer, who was bom in Jordan, tells how she became a United States citizen stay in America. Realizing that she tad friends and family here, she decided to stay. If she was to remain, she needed a s .udent visa, which she tad no trouble getting. She also tad to take examinations to get a license to practice nursi .g here in obstetrics and psychiatry. When she passed the state tests and was licensed as a nurse, she then tad to apply to become a permanent resident to bold a job here. As proof of permanent residence, she would have to carry a "green card." To track immigrants, the U. S. government require* re-registration every January for all green card holders After meeting and marrying Robert Schinner, she determined lo become a U.S. citizen. Robert is a doctor who practiced in Hastings, and is now employed al Upjohn in Kalamazoo. The process of citizenship took about two years, with much study of American and English history, and lots of red tape, she said. While waiting for the examination to become naturalized, she studied branches of the stale and federal governments, current governmental officials and more. Soon, she was notified that she would be granted citizenship. When the time came, went to the federal building in downtown Grand Rapids with her husband and two witnesses lo vouch for her good character. She was examined and questioned on the topics she had studied, passed the tests and was sworn in on Oct. 6, 1980 with 45-50 other people. It was a happy day for everyone, with a big party held to celebrate. She must still carry papers of her naturalization when she travels out of the country to be able to re-enter, she said. To become an American, she relinquished her Jordanian citizenship and swore loyalty lo the United States. To apply for citizenship, one must be married to a U.S. citizen for three years, or have lived in the U3. for five yean, she tokl the students. Also, each immigrant must have a sponsor who lives here. She said she misses the warm weather in Jordan, but tikes the increased freedom she enjoys here. She is an Episcopalian, and serves as treasurer at Emmanuil Episcopalian Church in Hastings. Talking with the students, she said the hardest part erf becoming a citizen was the waiting and the filling out of forms, but that's something that she would gladly do again. The bead of her country was a king, and she has nothing against King Hussain. "I tike him, but 1 wasn’t political," she noted. She admits she was pretty sheltered in Jordan, and left a year before the "Seven Day War* and most of the political and military unrest. She and her husband and girls, Megan and Margaret, have visited many of the United States, and since all of the surviving members of her family are here, she has no desire to return to her former homeland. "I would like to visit, tat I wouldn't want to go tack to live there.” �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 26. 1995 Letters Remember, it’s a baby, not a choice To The Editor: Lui Sunday, u I stood with the people gathered in front of the Barry County Cour thouae lo give affirmation for life, a very cold snow and wind Mew The inspiring and sobering messages were both sung and prayed u a remembrance that on Jan. 22. 1973. 22 yean ago. the slaughter at unbom babies was made legal. While my toes and fingers stung and I shivered, my spirit within me said. "An un­ born baby feels pain at eight weeks." A letter, written u a tribute lo the unborn babies by retired Stale Senator Jack Welborn, brought tears lo my eyes and heart. It said, in pan: "Maybe your mother believed the lie that you were nothing but 'a Mob of usaue.' Sure­ ly. your killer knew better because he was educated in science and medicine... ••We apologize for those who justify abortioa in the name of population control and who don’t want to share our earthly space with newborns, then protest lhe killing of things like trees and turtle eggs .. “To you, to God, and to all that’s good in the universe, we apologize for our failure to save you while you struggled for life, but were too small to protea younelf. The world is a colder, darker and emptier place for that failure... “We apologize fcor the abortionist who gets paid to arrange your death...’* Is it any wonder that the generation which passed this death sentence to unbom babies want death made easy for themselvct? Thanks. Barry County Right to Life, for of­ fering alternatives and for caring so much for the two victims, the tether and the baby. May we ask God’s forgiveness, mercy and divine inspiration to protea the unbom. Remember, it’s a baby, not a choice. Pro-life Joyce Kelly Hastings Historic district will preserve, protect lb The Editor: Having recently rrinrmmf lo thn dty. we were fortunate enough to purdime one of the beautiM home, here. How wonderfol that » many of there "olil bemuiea" have survived! We were alao pleated to leant that the dty waa comidenag the fonnatioo of a Matoric district Our preview home waa located m a hiatoac dinner. and we were io pleased with the encouragement and support k provided for owners of homes and braidings m the district. I waa distressed when rataly I saw a flyer Irananring the proposed district re a “polic­ ing organization " to choose fencing, house color, ac. How untrue! Our experience has shown us that they are set up » protect property value, and preserve histone building, and one of a kind old home. Their intent ia to help not lo hinder and I am sure the homeowner, of Harting, would find due lo be true if the proposed diatrict ia approved. We sincerely hope that others will voice their support and preserve the unique homes and public buddies here. I am sure the dissenters would quickly be proven wrong! Todd and Debra Kienzle Hastings Integrated science isn’t the best approach 7b The Editor: I have been following the stories about the integrated science program at Hastings High School in the Banner for the past three weeks The story explaining the initiation of the program in the Dec. 29 edition set me to thinking about how such a program would have affected my education. 1 am a freshman civil engineering major at Michigan Technological University. All engineering majors are required to take general chemistry. This was one of the toughest, most thorough chemistry programs 1 have seen. I was very grateful for ail of the "book-work" that 1 did in my high school chemistry course. Chemistry, as well as many of the other disciplines of science, is based in a certain number of facts that never change, regardless of new innovations in the field. There are a great number of such facts in the chemistry area. 1 spent the majority of my time in high school chemistry learning many of these basic facts and theories. 1 am concerned that with the new “projca" approach to teaching science, many other students will not learn lhe necessary informa­ tion to succeed in college level course work. They will spend their time learning about dif­ ferent specific problems, and not learning the basic foundation that they will need. I am certain that had I not had the fact­ based, book-oriented chemistry class in high school, that I would have had to work in­ credibly hard to even begin to understand the concepts presented in my freshman level chemistry class at Michigan Tech. 1 also believe that it is the high school’s responsibility to prepare students both for ad­ vanced course work and real-life experiences. A student will not graduate high school and get a high-paymg. research-oriented science job. This will require a college education. It is the high school’s job to prepare students for college classes, and not for the research-oriented science job. It is the respon­ sibility of the college to teveh students fun­ damentals in team-research projects. And even in college, this high level of science education is not initialed until third or fourth year studies. General chemistry and physics courses at the college level are taught in a large lecture hall setting. Grou*. work is not A wish for Murphy’s return 7b The Editor: Let’s thank the school board Before this first mouth of the new year ends. h is appropriate again one last time lo join the rest of the state's residents in observ­ ing the theme for School Board Member Recognition Mouth... “Good Schools Area Everyone’s Business!” Board of Education member* take oo a tremendous task when they axe elected to con­ duct the business of their local schools. Acting on behalf of all of the community's residents, board members take care of business by establishing policies and making decisions that may not always be popular, but always are directed toward making the community work better. When school board members are elected, they are expected to become informed and knowledgable about many issues surrouniing education. From student achievement, test scores and discipline to the school code, state foundation grants, and millage and bond HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by.Hastfa^i Banner. inc. A Button at J-Ad Graphic* tec. Harotga. to •NEWSROOMDteAd T/foung fEtttorj Elana NkAHoflmro Barbara GM Joan GoBup Torero Frtet StwonMteor T.L. Slenreiborton Margaret Fowler • ADYERTBMG DmiTMENT • Ffldoy 8 ia to 530 p.m . SttkTOw 8J0 era. - Noon Scott Ommon Jerry Johnson Donioo Howel Phyflto Bowers SubocriptiMi Kates: $15 per year to Barry Carty $17 par year in ad)oteing counttaa m $20.00 par year eieewhare POSTMASTER: Sand adeteoa changes lo: RO. Best B Haoanga, Ml 48054-0002 Second Class Postage P»d at Hastings, Ml 40054 (USPS 717-S30) schools. Besides being education leaders, school board members are asked to pci Rm m in many other roles. They are ambassadors, lobbyists, legislators and advocates for children. They arc communication links with their com­ munities. They speak for students, families, single parents, adults without children, minorities, majorities, businesars, civic organizations, local goenunent and agencies. the conflicting demands on In the Hastings community, the people who do these things and many others, and their yean of service are: President Mark Fridpaiwch, eight yean; Vice President Patricia Endsley. 10 yean; Secretary Ray Rose, five yean; Treasurer Celia Croaenden. five yean; and TniMrrt Michael Anton, eight yean; Tom Grow (one year) aad Mike Hubert (one year). There public reboot officials are reapomi­ Me ia Hastings for a budget of more than $18 nullioo. they oversee 366 employees, plan programs aad curricula for 3,442 students and manage facilities and equipment valued nt nearly $47.3 million While the primary concern of the Hastings Board of Education is the welfare of the com­ munity’s students, the board's business deci­ sions also affea me economic health and cultural vitality of the community — impor­ tant factors in how well the community works! Being a school board member has a kx of responsibility and challenges, and it is ap­ propriate to set aside one month out of the year to thank our local leaders for their work on the community's behalf. I don't own a dog. 1 don’t even like dogs, but, 1 always read Murphy’s column first thinif in the Reminder. Why? Because what Jo Beth said made seme! I sure wish that column was back in the paper. Pede Latta Nashville Let’s work together for better roads Tb The Editor: I Listen. I’ve some thoughts regarding the Rood Commission, its work and proposals First, on the reported contamination, pollu­ tion. I understand this “problem" disap­ peared. there is no longer any trace of a ’’problem.’* Now remember that the DNR “must" find "problems*' or they would not be employed, period. These people come from the same DNR that plants hybrid fish in our lakes, to eat native fish, to make a lifetime job of rais­ ing and planting fish. h is just possible that the DNR inspectors brought the contamination to the site on their equipment — that there never was contamina­ tion at the site. Second, gravel deposits are where you find them, not always where it’- convenient. Gravel in Barry County is limi ed. Third, we either maintain ov. roods or, we won’t have roods. Transportation is a necessity. Fourth, la’s trust that the commission will do what is right and good. In other words, la’s work together. Wendell Strickland Battle Creek Letters evei. attempted, because witn our present level of freshman chemistry knowledge, it would not be very efficient or useful. I agree with the opinions of Dean and Nyla Rounds, printed in the Jan. 12 issue of the Banner From my experience in college level course work. 1 can understand their worries that their child will not be properly prepared for college science classes. It scares me to think of all the students who. having done well in high school integrated science, expea that they will he at the same level uf education as their peers when they enter college, because, from what I have seen, they will not be. 1 commend the efforts of the science in­ structors to try to better their program, but I do not think that the integrated science ap­ proach is the way to do it. I seriously hope they reconsider their actions. Houghton Library unfair to rural folks lb The Editor: While 1 *11 « wort in Battle Creek tat week. I railed the Hastings Public Library lo uy I needed two specific book, and I thought I night pick them up oo may home lo Middteville. la live in a rural area of Barry County and do the majority of my bustneu in Hastings after work oo my way home My partner aad I lhe. pay taxes do most of our trade in Barry County. Thia being raid, let me .hare with you the inequity with which I wa, treated al the Hbrary. My Barry County library card lists the libraries 1 may use. including Allegan. Barry. Ionia. Kent. Montcalm. Muskegon. Newaygo and Ottawa counties. Within these counties there are 68 library branches where I'm tupposed lo be able to patronize and receive services. Apparently. Hastings doesn't see it quite like that. I was informed they had both of lhe book, I had requested, but in order to check them ora. I had to pay $43 for a card. I asked why aad waa laid that city govern­ ment decided that if patron, live in a rural area, they would have to pay an extra $45 tupend in order to have access to the Hastings library. 1 waa told that the reason for dm n that dr library receives more funding sappori from taxpayer, in who live in the dty than from three who live is rural areas. Mr even though I Ml harry Luc, «nu have a library card that ha, the Hasting, library primed on It. I can be denied privileges Holes* 1 pay a $45 penalty for living in a rural area? When will this practice be extended to the grocery More, the gaa station and other mer­ chant, of Hading,? Par fetched? Maybe not. After an experience like this. I fed leas than charitable toward spending my money in Hading,. If I cannot use the system I help pay for. if I can't have the convenience of Mopp­ ing in on my way home to pick up a book I warn to read, like Mopping M lhe cleaner,, due repair, gas Matron, grocery Mote and takeout restaurant, then why would I do a few dung, m one place and then go lo another town to get a book? My point is. if my money is good for one service. then why not for aft? I will patronize merchant, where I can con­ duct all my business. Thia i, out and out discrimination! Alexandra K. Luna Middleville Eduor'r Note Hastings Library officiate have ronaended for wane time that it wnT lair for people living outside die city to pay much lea, than city residents for the library aad yet receive the same services. h also mud be noted that die library a not a private busmen, h ia a public, tax-supported imtitutioa. largely subsidized by the dty. U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirfcaen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washingion D.C. 20510. phono (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Midi. 49503, phono (618) 456-2531. Rick Tormeie, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomappto, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Townshpr, 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the linked States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, dtetrict representative. 42 W. 10th St . HoSand, Meh 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carton, Woodkind. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the igjper two-thktis of Hops Township and a tiny portion of Bakimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Greve, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United Slates House al Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phono (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan Slate Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Bax 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phono (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Repubican. 87th District (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Boa 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 3730842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 26, 1995 — Page 5 JUDGE SHUSTER RETIRES...continues V«xi tome more time with hit wife. Ray. ‘My wife and I would like to have tome time io do some thtngz To Just spend more lime around our yard,' he said. "I sometimes say I want lo have the time to do during the week wha I've been trying lo do weekends .* The Judge is stepping down with two yean left to serve on his sis-year term. Governor John Engler will appoint someone so serve out the remainder of the term. A Judicial qualifications committee will consider the applicant* for the position and then recommend lhe most qualified one to the governor, Shuster said. Any Michigan lawyer who is a resident at Barry County cxj apply for the position, he raid. A retired Judge from Kalamazoo, Patrick McCauley, will fill in on the bench between Shuster's last day. next Tuesday, and lhe appointment of a new Judge. Shuster, who was born and raised in Grand Rapids, said be was Interested In pursuing a law career ever since he was 14 or IS yean old. 'My dad's best friend was a lawyer, and my grandfather was a lawyer,” he said, "so I'm sure there m some guidance that seemed to put me that way.” Shuster attended Michigan Stale University, then Michigan State College, after his graduation from high school in 1946. After completing his undergraduate degree, be went on to attend law school at lhe University of Michigan, graduating in 1953. He was married that sana: year. In bis Junior year. Shuster worked for the Grand Rapids law firm of Warner. Norcross and Judd. He returned there after graduation and worked, with a brief interruption for service in the army, until 1957. when he moved to Hastings. Shuster said he decided to move to Hastings because several people encouraged him lo, thinking be would be happier in a small town with a country law practice. ”1 would gel out and handle cases in the country when I was In Grand Rapids and I found that country people and country towns were Just more friendly." be said. Shuster said be opened his first law office downtown over Blrke's Shoe Store, which is now lhe Cinder Pharmacy and Hallmark Shop. In 196*. be acquired the vacant Penn Central Depot on Apple Streel and converted II into law offices, remodeling It In the style of the 1850s. His law practice there later was Joined by attorneys Ralph Wilbur and Robert Dyington. Shuster said his most memorable case during his law practice came when he worked oo the PBB trials in Cadillac tor two years, the longest ulal in Michigan history. In December 1982, Shuster was appointed lo the county's Circuit Court by Governor William Milliken to serve the remaining two years oo the term of Judge Richard Robinson, who had retired. Shuster waa re­ elected twice over the years, running unopposed both times. While a judge. Shuster worked with lhe county's Friend of lhe Court office and area attorneys to develop a new method for handling divorces and child custody cases. Shuster said the new system does away with the 'old adversarial approach” and allows 'more of a business-like, courteous exchange of thought "We put everybody out there and.... We talk about the problems and try to work them out.” be said. The new system has been adopted by courts in Flint. Adrian and Calhoun and Washtenaw counties. Shuster said his most memorable trials as a Judge were those of Stephen and Candy Lawrence, who were accused of being involved In the February 1992 death of Stephen Lawrences father, Willard Lawrence. 71. a former president of Felpausch Food Centers, and the arson of Willard's Elmwood Beach home oo Gun Lake. Shuster said those trials received the most publicity of any he has handled. Stephen Lawrence was convicted of murder charges In October 1992. He was sentenced in November of that year lo life In prison without parole. Candy, who was accused of helping her husband try to avoid arrest and prosecution for lhe anon and murder, was acquitted of those charges in November 1993. Shuster said be could not have done his job as a judge the way he wanted to without lhe help and backing of the public. ‘Being a circuit Judge has different responsibilities.” he said. ”11 Is a great honor, a great privilege, and I will always be grateful for having had that opportunity.' He and his wife, who have three children. Sally. Katie and Jim. are planning so slay in Barry County after his retirement, he said. "This Is our home. We decided we were going to spend lhe rest of our lives here within the first several years that we were here.” A retiremem party will be held Tuesday for Shuster at the Circuit Courtroom The event, which is open to the public, will run from 10 am. until 6 p.m. with a special program that will start st 4 pm CAA wants Region 3 AAA designation by Elaine Gilbert AuataU Eduor The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers has been asked to consider designating the Bartie Creek-based Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan as its new Region 3 Area Agency oo Aging Total Returns 1979 1980 1981 1982 1979-82 Six low-quality utilities -0J* -13* 103* 263* Six high-quality utilities 53 6.0 20.6 31.4 68.0 Industry avenge 22 0.9 12.1 27.7 37.1 232* Source: Value Line Data Base and Company Reports Higher income vs. better quality When making a major purchase, such as a car or a home, people spend many hours researching their options So ensure they're getting the best quality. The same type of research should go into making investment decisions. Instead of jumping into the in­ vestment that offers highest income, it's important so evaluate the security’s quality. A recent study of utility stocks illustrates the value of this practice. The study, which appeared tn the publication Public Utilities Fortnightly, found that in the long term, lower-yielding, high-quality utility stocks may provide higher total return than higher-yielding, low-quality utility stocks. How did thia happen? Utility companies typically pay dividends mu of their earn­ ing. However, lower-quality utility com­ panies. ia urdu to maintain high dividend rates, are sometimes forced so use most or all of their earnings to pay dividends. Even wone, if the company's earnings are insuf­ ficient to meet the dividend payment, other company assets may have so he tapped to pay lhe dividend On the other temd. high-quality utilities may initially pay lower dividends, re­ investing most of their earnings into the company. As the company grows stronger, not only does the value of its stock increase, bat so do dividends The study published in Pubilc Utilities Fmtiughtly compared the total return (ap­ preciation ia value plus income) oo six lowquality. high-yield utility slocks to that of six high-quality, low-yield utility nocks. The study followed the stocks from 1979 to 1982. a period when utilities went from lag­ ging behind the overall market to lending it. The results showed that the total return before taxes for the low-quality group was 23.3 percent However, total return before taxes for Ute high-quality group was 68 per­ cent — nearly three times as much! (See Table 1) The initial lower dividends of the high-quality stocks were compensated for by more rapid growth in earnings, and eventually higher dividends, giving the high-quality stocks an overall higher return for the period. A more recent study showed similar results, with high-quality utilities outper­ forming the low-quality group nearly 3 to 1 again. Ten randomly selected, high-quality utilities increased earnings per share (EPS) an average of 10.9 percent over the study period and increased dividends per share (DPS) a corresponding 10.1 percent. The EPS and DPS of 10 randomly selected lowquality utilities decreased nearly 1 percent during the same period. These studies recognize that high yield can sometimes indicate a depressed stock. In such cases, if the stock recovers, in­ vestors could enjoy an attractive bonus However, the study concluded that, oo average, "high-yield, kw. quality utilities have been, and probably will continue to be. a bed investment.* The hire of a high current dividend at­ tracts many investors lo low-quality utilities. However, this study shows that utility slocks should not be purchased solely on the basis of high income. Th- underly­ ing soundess and quality of the utility — its ability to increase earnings and dividends — is a vital consideration when investing in utility slocks. Do your homework, and you'll be rewarded. Company Close Change 487. AT&T 42*/. Amerttech 53'/. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 46*/. Clark Equipment 56'/. 23'/. CMS Energy Coca Cola 50*/. Dow Chemical 66*/. 62'1, Exxon Family Dollar 13 257. Ford 38*/. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 267. 247. Hastings Mfg. 74 IBM 417. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 557. 137. Kmart 537. Kellogg Company 297. McDonalds 457. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 197. 117. Spartan Motors 33*/. Upjohn Gold 8381.75 4.85 Silver Dow Jones 3862 70 Volume 325,000,000 —7. + 17. —7. —5 -27. —7. -7. -27. ♦ 17. + 7. -2*/. -2*/. FUMDS, continued from page 2 Community Council participating. These agencies were responsible for providing 10.062 meals, seven rent wtinmoet and 40 incidents of assistance with utilities. Requests for funding rout' be submitted to the Barry County United Way by Wednesday. Feb. 1. Further informatiou-wbout the program may be obtahaed by calling the Barry County United Way St 795-3798. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting at the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Jan. 24, 1995 are available In the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. ministrator, and Commissioner Wenger, who Is the board's liaison. • PART-TIME • STOCKPERSON WANTED About 30 hours per week, occasional even­ ings and weekends In addition to daytime. Lifting required. Write to: Barry County Lumber P.O. Box C, Hastings, Ml 48058 in The Reminder Give Cupid a helping hand with a LOVELINE in The Keaeiader. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Beaiader, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058. A special column will appear in the February 14th issue. (Deadline noon Monday, February 13th). Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for being so nice The cost is “lovingly low" jast ‘2.BB for 5 words (additional words 10' each). Payments MUST accompany your message, or be paid prior to pubBcation. Enclosed please find My Special Prepaid Valentine Love Line! COMPOSE Your Own Message Below — —37. -7. + 7. —7. —17k + 7. -17. + 2*/. + 1.15 -.02 -67.96 • Honored new County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer with a resolution, commending him for his Michigan Stste Police career and re­ tirement The: rsolutioo alao slated that the County Board considers the county 'forrnn»<e tn the appointment” of DeBoer as sher­ iff. His appointed term began Jan. 1 to re­ place retired Sheriff David Wood. • Heard citizen Elden Sbeilcndarger speak during public comment portion of the meet­ ing about the construction site of the future home of an agricultural dealership oo M-43 and Welcome Road. Shellenbarger alleges that the building Is doner to Welcome Road than the original plan specified. Two lights and a loading dock also are additions that were not in the original site plan, he con­ tends. He told commissioners he wanted a limited or nop occupancy permit' issued.” • Agreed to comply with a state require­ ment to terminaie contractors who have con­ tracts with the County Remonumematioo project The contracts were open-ended and the stale suggested that one-year contracts be put io place. Wenger said. Commissioners also ratified a new Rcmonumenution Peer Group, with contr lets expiring Dec. 31. Named to that group are Jack Buecbe. Basil Andress. Ray Moored. Kenneth Brandt. Steve Koerber, Robert Jonker. Robert Can. Chris Marshall and David Peabody. By virtue of their posfttoos other members of the group are County Sur­ veyor Brian Reynolds. Register of Deeds Saixly Schuodclmayer. who Is the grand ad­ Valentine Love Lines -7. -47. + 7. retirement open bouse to honor Shuster win be held from 10 am. to 6 pm Jan. 31 at the County Courthouse. Surprise Your Valentine with - STOCKS — The following pnees are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. if the state is successful in ”de- designating* the current AAA based in ftxtage. Laura Harwin, CAA planning director, made the request Tuesday, but the board took no action. "My feeling is we should wait and aee what washes.” Commissioner Robert Wenger said. The Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging recently voted 10-0 lo shut down the AAA. headed by Dr. Joseph Ham. Commissioner Robert Wenger reported. AAA has the opportunity to appeal the Michigan Commission on Services lo the Aging decision in the next 30 days, Harwin nosed. The current County Board and previous county boards have gone on record as having no confidence In the AAA, which adminis­ ters state and federal funding for five coun- ties' senior citizens programs. Including Barry. Services to senior citizens are contin­ uing without interruption and citizens should not panic over the AAA controversy. Commissioner Sandy James noted. Seniors are not going to be Jeopardized. Wenger stressed. Three other counties In Region 3 also have expressed no confidence in the Region 3 AAA and Its administrator. Harwin explained CAA's current role which helps low-income families and Indi­ viduals attain skills and motivation to be­ come self-sufficient and so improve lhe qual­ ity of their Uvea. CAA is a non-profit human services agency that already serves Barry plus Branch. Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. With local, slate, private and federal re­ sources, CAA services include the Head Start program, home weatherization, emergency heating assistance, foster grandparent program and senior nutrition In some counties, adult employment and training and mote. fit other burmesz. Tuesday the Cowuy Bmt * Set up a special revenue fond to receive donatioos from Commissioner Emmet Her­ rington, who has offered lo contribute his first year's salary as commissioner to a new training fond to be used by county empicyees snd officials, including commissiooers. • Adopted a resolution to honor retiring Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster. The tribute commended Shuster "for a Job well done.” wished him well In his retire­ ment and praised Ns contribution to the county's Judicial system. Shuster Is the county's first full-time 5lh Circuit Judge. A NAME _ ADDRESS, err/ _ Message to be published on February 14. 1995 Compose your own Valentine message, its easy to doll �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 26, 1995 continued indefinitely so that after the plant is paid off it could be divided equally among the townships to be applied to their cost share on road work." road commissioners said in the letter "The county is growing and increased demands are being placed oo our seriously underfunded road system. Along with this growth comes an increase in valustion and lax revenues that should be used for road upkeep." T.R. Colwell, vice president of Colwell Equipment Co. of Grand Rspids snd Carnot, told road commissioners in s letter that today's asphalt plant is designed to meet tte ASPHALT, continued from page 1 lent also noted that Barry County's Road Commission receives lhe lowest amoum of gas and weight taxes of five surrounding counties — Kent. Kalamazoo. Ionia. Eaton. Calhoun and Allegan "We're seeing double traffic volume oo our roads In lhe last 10 years. Barry County Is growing. The Road Commissioo would like to catch up and grow with it. Our customers are your constituents. We all want to serve our customers with the least cost possible." Lenz said. Russell said lhe Counly Road Commission will be losing $370,000 in October when the 'Build Michigan* fund expires. 'We have cut corners in every way we know how by making our people more efficient, buying bigger equipment. We don't have any foreman that doesn't have a piece of equipment. Everybody is being utilized lo the max.' Russell said Twenty-five years ago lhe Road Commission had 70 men in lhe field and today there are 30, be said No additional employees would be hired lo run the asphalt plant, be said. Nearly 600 miles of the county's 1.040 miles of roods are asphalt. Russell said. If Use county had its own asphalt plant. $480,000 of the cost of materials for thoue proposed improvements could be saved Immediaaely. be said. The Road Commission wants the proposed asphalt plant built behind Its headquarters ori Gun Lake Road, west of Hastings. Only one-fourth acre of land is needed for the plant, which is expected to have a longevity of IS to 25 yean. "If we move it away from the Hastings pit. we are culling our efficiency down because of travel time.' Russell said. 'The trucks are stored there, loaded there, the people come there to work . We're Just trying lo figure the most efficient place to go with this, plus natural gas Is available...' Stale and federal regulations and Department of Natural Resources requirements would have lo be followed in oruer to operate the plant. Russell said, noting that it will take tine to six months to obtain DNR permits. Road Commissioner Jack Leu said emissions at the site will be steam because of the moisture in the asphalt mixture. He also said that will be'm.' 'Nothing that will pollute al alL' Russel! commented at the. Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES THOKNAPPLK VALLKY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2730 W*ll L*Le BARRY CO. CHURCH OF This is an aerial view of lhe Barry County Road Commission's headquarters on Gun Lake Road, west of Hastings, whore the proposed asphalt plant would be located. The asphalt plant would only take up about one-loudh acre, officials said The co«l of biluininoux mix material u increasing each year because there are fearer bitumlntxu plaru within a reasonable distance, road commtssioocrx have said. The Road Commission also Is experiencing more delays because ot commercial plant breakdowns and having to wait while private contractor trucks are loaded, they said. Road Engineer/Manager Jack Klneman prepared an estimated five-year plan that would result in savings of $812,764 If the county had its own asphalt plant. Of that amount. $157300 'will not be out-of­ pocket savings, but will mean acre time available for other, more productive work, such u blsding rough roads, hauling gravel, etc..' Klneman said in a prepared staiemcni. According to bls research, the county could save an average of $4 per too over five years. Townships currently purchase about 18.000 tons per year. The savings would allow townships lo purchase an additional 5.000 tons of asphalt per year, road officials said. Asphalt can be produced fa about $14pu too or leas If the county owns a plant. Cold patch material for pothole patching can be produced for no more than $20 per loo. resulting In a $15 per too savings. Klneman said. Not having lo schedule around the operation and breakdowns of commercial asphalt plants will improve efficiency, be said. 'Additional savings will be available to the City of Hastings and villages In the county as they will be able to purchase material al the reduced productloo cost Not krxowing their annual usage, it la difficult to estimate their savings, but It could be significant, Klneman said. In a December letter to lhe "new" County Board, the Road Commission bad asked If lhe counly could make an annual appropriation of $200,000 a year to make principal and Interest payments for an asphalt plant. 'Also II Is not unreasonable to request that the $200,000 appropriation be most stringent regulstions required by the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Natural Resources. 'In view of the tonnage that you curretxly purchase snd the likelihood of an increasing market, the purchase of an asphalt plant would be a wise Investment.' said Colwell. Discussing lhe Counly Board's financial position. Ted McKelvey, a former County Board Chairman who is now a Road Commission member, said the county's amended 1994 general fund budget has an Increase of revenues totaling more than $400,000 from the original budget projection. This happens most every year. It's only good budgeting to budget your revenues down snd fm sure it will happen again in 1995. so you’re bound to bsve some addltlooal revenue dial you don't see right now._ I think It's one of the places where you will find the money.' McKelvey said. 'I know you have a lot of requests and you’re going lo have many more requests and it's a very difficult Job. It depends on where you put your priorities... The roads are used by all of t*. Even the people in the city are out there using the country roads.. Proposal A probably will lower future 0X10.7 revenues to some extent. McKelvey acknowledged, because more people will be paying their taxes and there might not be as much funding from delinquent tlx penalties. HASTINGS SIVCNTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 SMKtey wontop 9 <J0 a m ml IOX5 a-m. ftrafey CMAuub church. Tueuduy prayer and share tune 9:30 a.m. Wednesday cretong Bervia 6:30 p.m. Youth -mp nwt> Wcmndtoy 6:30 p m. utoo INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (madms «Urea> - 1651 HarvUE.Bolo Dorna A. Donovan ST. MAT PHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 a^., BMe School. 10:30 a.m Mcraag Woratap. 6:00 pm.. only duriag above WBLCOMK COkNxf' UNITKD MITHOD1ST CaB for location - 623-3110. PRESBYTERIAN 945-2361 for CHURCH. 367-4061 >. 4-H AM Bud FM 9 30-10:50 Church HoUeobeck. Director of Christian Education. Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barrier free buildup FM-AM M 10:30 am SUNDAYS: Suaday School 9*J0 a.m,. Coflee 11X30 Mi-Hi A Sr-Hi Youth ______ hip 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS: FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Ouidrea B WOODCROrg Bumuh ST. ROSS CATHOLIC Choir. Pre-tchool thro fint grade CRRISTU'I FAMISH. 4U7 CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson 500 p.m.; Second thru Sixth Grade Fmhrr Outa Fnher. Pastor. 5 JO p.m ; Prepared Light Meal f—rtfaj Mmb 4:30 pun.. Sundry 600 p-m.. BMe Study 6:45 p m.. Masses l.<J0 a m. aad 11:15 Am.; Activities far Kids 6:45 p.m.; First t$t<$ from 600-S--00 p m the CoMranoar Saturday 4«M:3O Wednesday of month t» Game Ntgta for all apes THURSDAYS: QUIMBY UNITED Cumol Choir 7:30 p m Sunday. METHODIST CHURCH M/9 Jua 29 - Hunger Fnh Bowl. Sun West. Pastor Susan TroahrMfS. day School Special Event: Siad (616) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 (fang. Youth Choir Mart 4:45 p.m. Am.; Wontop 11 Am.; After Friday. Feb. 3 - Confirumtxw* School Special Wrlauifay. 4 p.m. OvenugN to Laming SUPPORT P.O. Boa 63, Hartings. Ml 49051 GROUPS - V.LP.’s (Visually Im paired Person.) 9:30 a_m first Fri­ HOPE UNITED METHODIST day of month September thru May CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Narcotics Anonymous 1200 Noon Rev. Jtm Pox. pastor, phone Monday. Wednesdey and F nday * 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995. aad SOO p.m. Thursdays. Al-Anon Cathy Cotaot. choir director. Sun 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Coday morning. 9:45 Am.. Sunday Dcpendenu Anonymous 7:30 p.m. School; 11:00 a.m., Mormng WorThursdays. and 9.00 a m Satt.stap; 7:15 p.m.. Youth FcUoaaMp; days Tops No 331-9:15 am. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 600 p.m . Evenrag Worship Thursdays; Alcoholics Nursery far all services, transporta­ Anonymous, 4:00 p m. 946-6004 Kmn Shortry. Senior tion provided to and from morning Wednesdays Pastor James R. Barren. Asst. aervicea. Prayer meeting. 700 Pastor. Sunday Servian: Sunday p.m. Wednesday. PLEAB4NTVIEW FAMILY School 9 45 a.m.. Oaascs far all CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Rood. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar atm. 11X30 a m. Morning Wonhip Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Creek Rd.. I mi South. Ptotor Stephen Wngfa (616) 756-3021 Grade; 600. Evening Service. Brent Branham Phone 623-2215 church phone. (616) 945-9200 Wiifaradr 6.30 Avnua Clubs. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Wordup 11 OO a.m . Eveatag Service at (home phone) Sunday Servia: 7:00 p-m.. Yrnns m Hausemm. 9 30 a.m . Sunday School 11.00 600p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible M; 7:00 p m. Adnfa Prayer a.m ; Sunday Evening Servia 6:00 7.00 p.m. meeting. 8:15 p.n.. Adah Choir p.m. Prayer time: Wednesdays. Awana Program CHURCH OF THE 7:00 p.m NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ Thursdays 6 30-1:30 p.m. Ages 3 way. RandaO Hartman. Pastor. and 4 thru 5<h and 6th grade Sunday Services 9:45 Am Sunday •T. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC School Hour. 11.00 Am. Mnrwi< GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. CHURCH. Nashville Father Wontop Serna. 600 p.m Even­ 239 E North Si . Michael Amon. Chariot Fisher. Pastor A tnuswn ing Servia; Wednesday. 700 p.m. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. of * Rose Catholic Church. Services far Adults. Teem and Jan. 29 - BOO and 10 45 a m. Holy Hiuiay Sunday Mam 9:30 a m Children Communion; 9:30 Church School (all ages) Thursday. Jan. 26 — 6:30 Children » Choir. 7:30 Adult The Church Page Is Paid tor by Char; 1-00 AA. Saturday. Jan 21 - ;000 Cmechumen. 1X30 la The Hastings Banner, the Churches qutfcri. IO0NA Monday. Jan 30 and these local Businesses: - 7.00 WELCA Coord Council Wednesday. Feb I - IOXJOWordwatchers. 6:00 Sarah Circle. HASTIN0S (AVIUM S LOAN, FA 7:00 Chancel Chmr M 945-5365 NASHVILLE AREA Ha*tin0< and Laka Odaaaa WMN FUNIBAL HOMf Haatlnqx FUXFAB INCCBPOB'.TtD ot Haatinga NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINM Mnmbnr F.DJ.C. THf HASTINGS BANNtR AND MMINDSR ig&2 N. Brondway — Hastings BOSLfY PHARMACY ■Prancnptions- — 118 S. JnHnraon — 045-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBIR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meeu al 600 Powell Rd . I uule can of Hasiinp Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementus. 945-9224 Sunday Serviem: 9 45 a m. - Bible Clasaes for all ages; 10:40 a m. - Morning Worship January 29th Bro. Dan Treirer from the G.R. Baptiu Semman wdl be shanag with the youth at 945 a m ami speaking al tin worshm hour at 10:40 a m Al about 12:30 ail are invited to stay for a carry -in-dmner Bring a diih to pass, if you can At about I 30 a variety program of music, testimonies, etc. u planned for all "Solo Seme" readers. The theme will be. "Lack of Communica­ tions " No 5:30 p.m. Youth mating with George »nd Barb lumpk 945-9116 the 29<h or 6 30 p.m. Bible Study for all. Thursday 7 30 pm Prayer and Bible Study dealing with life's problems Divorce LADYLAKE.FLORIDA-DonnaA.Donov tri, 84, of Lady Lake, Florids and formerly of Dellon, pasaed sway oo Monday, January 16, 1995 in Leesburg, Florida. She was boro on November 10. 1911 ia Delton the daughter of Clyde and Iva (Newton) Clark. She waa married 10 Clarence Donovan on March 2, 1933. He preceded her in death in 1979. Mrs. Donovan graduated from Hastings High School in 1930. She managed with hurtend, Clsrenc-, the Hickoy Telephone Company for 15 yean. She wu Barry County Jail Matron for 4 yean and retired in 1973 from the Barry County Telephone Company where she was employed for several yean. Sie waa a member of the Past Worthy Matron and a life Member of the ProdenceNobles Chapter 1366 O.E.S. In Florida, at the “villages." she wu ia the Chapel of all Faiths, 80-Plus Club, Michigan Club, Silver I akv Women’s Club. She moved to the Lady Lake, Florida area ia 1976 Her bobbies included reading and playing cards. She wu also preceded in death by a son, Wendell, in 1979; a grandson. Richard Howell in 1962 aad a brother, Kenreth Clark, in 1990. Survivon include two daughters, Mrs. Von Jodene “Jodi" Howell of Lady Lake, Florida and Mrs. Gordon (Gini) Hayward of Middle­ ville; one son. Terry and Kathy Donovan of Manistique; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grand­ children; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Marion) Lester at Delton; one brother. Mu Clarir of Battle creek; and several nieces I nd nephews. Funeral Services were held o | Saturday at the Williams Funeral Home in De :too under the direction of Prudence-Nobles Jiapter *366 and Pastor leff Worden. Burial wu ia East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. I E. Jeanette Murphy| BAY CITY. TEXAS - Emily Jeanette (Jean) Murphy. 79. of Bay City, Texas and formerly of Nashville end Woodland, passed away on Friday, January 20,1995 at Sea Breeze Nursing Center in Bay City. She had been ill for ten years. She wu bom on January 9.1916 ia Lansing to the Late Carl J. and Lena (Perrin) Miller. She wu married to Vertin Murphy of Wood­ land on February 16. 1933. The couple engaged in the wholesale poultry business at Woodland aad Nashville for 12 Morphy Hardware. They returned to Bary County in 1968 to serve u resident cxreukcrs at Chariton Part and Village until retiring to Texas in 1975. Mrs. Murphy wu an uccomplisbed pianist, she also enjoyed flower gardening, knitting and pboco^npby. She was preceded in dea'h by her husband in 1992 ind brothers, Carl J. Milter, Jr, Earnest Miller and Lawrence Miller. Survivors include daughters. Shirlee Murphy of Eaton Rapids, Susan Hinckley Nashville and Juanita Ware of Bay City, Texas; Son, David Murphy of Nashville; brother; Everett Milter of Lansing, Richard Milter of Charlotte and James Miller of Woodland; sisters, Betty Jackson of Sunfield and Patricia Pinch of Phoenix, Arizona; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Private memorial services were held by the family on Monday, January 23rd at Bay City, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Support Group, Bay City Chapter, 2016 Stonesthrow, Bay City, Texas 77414. HASTINGS - Harold E. Bolo, 76, of Haat­ inga paaaod avray on Wednesday. January 2$. 1995 at Thornapple Manor. HASTINGS -Benjamin Eart Hasman. 33. Nevada, on Sunday, Jaaiary 15. 1993. Hawn boro oo July 6,1961 tbe aocof Char- ChaHa A. FtdUr HASTINGS < Charles A. Puller, 87, of Hast­ ings, passed a^iy on Monday, January 23, 1995 at Tendercare in Hastinp. He was bora on January 3, 1908 in Grand Rapids, the son of Louis and Nellie (Edwards) Puller. Mr. Puller wu raised in several Michigan communities, moving to the Hatting* area in 192a He attended Cbideser Country School. He wu married lo Dartie E. Edger oo December 29, 1928 ia the Methodiat Cbrnch Paraouage by Reverend Dewy. He han reaided at hia last addreu on Heath Road for over 70 yearx before entering Tender­ care Nurxing Home ia June of 1993. Mr. Puller vu employed at the R W. Blixa Company ia Hastings for 39 years, retiring ia 1965. Other employment included the former Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company tn Hastings, engaged in farming, particular!y raiaing chickens ind retiil egg sales. He wu preceded in death by hia wife, Dartie on February 4.1986; daughter Angeline Puller la 1942; brother, Eart Puller and sister, Goldie Kuempei. He is survived by a daughter, Evelyn M. Fuller of Hastings. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 26th, at 1.00 p.m. ■ the Wren Funeral Home with Doctor Bufford W. Coe officiating Burial will be at Hastings R veraide Cemetery. Memorial contributiona may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society. NASHVILLE-Clyde E. Reid. 19. of Naabville, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 1995 at Pennock Hospital. He wu born on April 22,1905 in Gaylord, the ana of Fred and Eva (Cowling) Reid. He wu raiaed in the Montcalm County area aad came to the Nashville area in the 1930’s He married Florence Aken on February 4, 1928 in Battle Creek. She preceded him in death on August 2, 1980 Mr. Reid retired from the E. W. Bliss Company in Hasting! u a foundry water and farmed for many yean. He enjoyed flslung and hunting. He wu also preceded in death by three brothen and three sisten. Survivors include aons. Rogre Reid of Nash­ ville, Robert Reid of Colorado, Tom Reid of Nashville, Jim Reid of Hastings, Richard Reid of Middleville and Bernard Reid of Dowling; daughter. Eva Shipman of Haatinga; 13 grand­ children; nine great-grandchildren; brothen, Clarence Reid and Claude Reid both of Nashville. Funeral Services will be held oo Thursday at 2:00 p.m at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville with Reverend Al Mettler officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. Maple Grove Township. Memorial onitributioos may be made to the Heart Association. Mr. Haamaa enjoyed firting ud hunting. He wu married to Anna Todd, that marriage ended in divorce. He wu preceded in death by his mother, the late Janice (Smith) Mallekoote aad a sister, Rebecca Anae Hasman. Survivors include a daugtaer. Starr Autumn; sons, Ben. Jr and Guy Vincent Hasman of Lu Vegas, Nevada; brothers, Gregg (Laurie) Hasman, Jay (Jennifer) Human of Hastings aad Otariu J. and Weatey Hasman ot Delton; sister, Stan Arth (Laurie); step-brother, Lee Seybold of Hastings; step-sisters, Irialra, Tammy and Bonnie Seybold all of Delton; grandmother, Lorraine Smith of Kalamazoo; step-grandmother Irene AUreding of Dehoe; ucp-fxther. John Mallekoote of Nashville. Funeral Services were held at Williams Funeral Home in Delton oo Saturday, Jaaiary 21. at 2.-00 pjn LAKE COMO, FLORIDA - Joseph B. Ovwbeck, 93. of Lake Como, Florida, foroerty of Clarksville, passed away on Monday, Janary 23,1995 at the Palatka Health Center in Palat­ ka. Florida. He wu bora on January 9,1902 in Indiana­ polis. Indiana, the son of Henry aad Kale (Weller) Overbeck. He had lived ia Indianapolis and Detroit before moving to the Clarksville area where he wu a self employed Brick Mason. The last 40 years he spent winters in Florida. He wu preceded in death by his wife Ruth on January 12, 1980; one daughter, Shirley Swanson; three sons, Robert. Richard aad Thomu Overbeck. Surviving are two sons, William Overbeck of Saranac and James Overbeck of Lake Como, Florida; 21 grandchildren; 43 great­ grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 26<h at 1110 aun. at Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville with Reverend Thomu Boufford officiating. Burial Win be in Clarksville Cemetery. Ama B. SneU BRADENTON. FLORIDA - Anna B. (Crawford XNuU) SneU, 95 of Bradenton. Flor­ ida pasaed away Saturday, January 14.1995 at Freedom Care Pavillion. Bradenton. Florida. Mrs. SneU wu bon ia Barry County aad moved to Manatee County, Florida from Bathe Creek in 1963. She *u retired from Oart Equipment Company where she worted u a stock room clerk. Mrs. SneU is survived by her husband. Wilbur SneU of Bradenton. Florida; two sons, WiUiam (Barbara) NuU of Bradenton, Florida. Dale (Doris) Null of Shelbyville; one step-acc. EUwood SneU of Battle Creek; 11 grandchil­ dren, 28 great grandchildren; six gnu great grandchildren. She wu preceded in death by a daughter, Nita Mae Schutz and one grandson. James NuU. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday. January 21 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville Township. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 26, 1995 — Page 7 [Woodland NEWS .by Catherine Lucas Rhodes-Cruttenden united in marriage May-Beck plan June 22 wedding Stacey Leigh Rhodes and Timothy Craig Cnmenden were united in marriage on May 28. 1994 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, with Rev. Charles McCabe officiating Parents of the bride ate James and Noralee Rhodes of Dowling and parents of the groom are Colin and Lou Ann Cnmenden of Hastings. Stacey was attended by Jill (Rhodes) Eaton, stster of the bride, maid of honor. Robin (Cnmenden) Guthrie, friend of the bride. Kelsey (Cnmenden) Jones, sister of the groom. Bobbi Butcher, friend of the bride, and Lisa Guernsey, friend of the bride. Timothy was attended to by Herb Harjes. friend of the groom, best man, Sieve Hoff, friend of the groom. Brian Klemstein, friend of the groom. Scott Rhodes, brother of the bride, and Jeff Haywood, cousin of the groom. Soloists were Sabrina Haywood, cousin of the groom. Fred Jacobs, and Lisa Guernsey, each accompanied by John Hoyer. Acolytes were Spring and Sam Javor. cousins of the groom. Scripture readings were done by Daryl Rogers, uncle of the bride. Darrin and Jody McSoriey. cousins of the bride, attended the guest bock. Anne and Tim Dempsey, aunt and node of the bride, and Connie and Marty Haywood, aunt and unde of the groom, were master and mistress of ceremonies. A dinner reception was held at the Hastings Country Club. After a honeymoon al Wall Disney World. Timothy and Stacy now reside hHaatws. Mr. and Mn. Dean May ot Charlotte an­ nounce lhe engagement of lheir daughter Ron­ da Lynn to David Lee Beck. He is the ton of Mr. aad Mn. Waller Beck of Hastings The bnde-elect u a 1992 graduate of Charlotte High School, and is currently ma­ joring m accounting al Alma College where she will graduate in May. 1996. The prospective bridegroom is a 1983 graduate of Haatings High School and a 1985 graduate of Ferris Stale Univentry. He is cur­ rently employed with Bemath-Coakley Asanriates, Architects in Lansing. A June 22. 1996 wedding is planned Sidney Hull tp mark his 80th birthday To celebrate Sidney Hull’s 80th birthday his family is having an open house at Houseman Hall next to the First Bapust Church on Woodlawn from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Jan. 2&h The event is being hosted by his children Maryann Hummel and Gordon Hull. They ask that all of his friends and relatives come and help them celebrate and that there be no gifts, but would like you to bring memories to share Christy-VanderMeer plan to wed July 14 Jennifer Anne Christy will become the bride of Kenneth Scott VandemMcer on July 14. 1995. The bnde-elcct ts the daughter of Dennis aad Carol Christy of Hastings She b a graduate of Hastings High School and is attending Grand Rapids Conununity College The groom-elect is the son of Hank and May VanderMcer of Grand Rapids He is a graduate of South Christian High School and Grand Rapids Junior College Scott James Daniels. Hastings and Debra Jo Whitney. Hastings Douglas Jon Whitmore. Dowling and Tam­ my Sue Morrison. Dowling. Rodney Owen Keeler. Lake Odessa and Jennifer Jean Rosquin. Lake Odessa. Jimmy Lee Slonebumger. Plainwell and Terne Linn Pasche. Delton. Craig Elton Calkins. Royal Oak and I aura Jane Lenz. Hastings. Jason Ryan Cummins. Woodland and Marcie Lynn Lamphere. SLcakhn. Jerry Allan Olney. Dehor, and Pamela Jean Gibson. Delton Martin Lyn Shaneck. Woodland and Peggy Louise Cappon. Woodland James David Bertram. Freeport and Kan Am Misak. Middleville Robert J. Schondelmayer, Woodland and Deborah Lou McLeod. Marion. Kenneth Claude Alien. Nashville and Janice Marie Nelson. BOY, Tanner Levi, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 6 at 9:29 a.m. to Todd and Tanya Gould. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 9U ozs. and 22W inches long. GIRL, Kara, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 8 at 3:58 p.m. to Jessica Cranmore, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 1 'A ozs. and 22 in­ ches long. BOY, Jeffrey Eugene II. bora at Hayes Green Beech Hospital on Jan. 9, 1995 to Sara and Jeff Jameson, Lake Odessa. Jeffrey weighed 9 lbs., and is 21 inches long. He is welcomed home by his big brother Adron. Proud grand­ parents are Becky and Pete Weller of Sunfield and Mary Lou and Harold Jameson of Lake Odessa GIRL, Samantha Justice, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 10 al 6:40 p.m. to Cindy and Barry Fay, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 15U ozs. aad 21 inches long GIRL, Kailey Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 12 at 12:31 a.m. to Gary and Judy Foster. Sunfield, weighing 6 lbs., 5’4 ozs. and 19W inches long. BOY, Noah Jon-Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 12 at 2:34 a.m. to Christopher and Rachel Raines. Lake Odessa, weighing 5 lbs.. 14Yi ozs. and 20^6 inches »<»8 BOY. Tyler Allen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 13 at 10:54 a.m. to Connie and Bryan Williams. Hastings, weighing 8 lb*.. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Joseph Caleb, bom al Pennock Hospital on Jan. 14 at 11 a m. to Mr. and Mrs. Ames. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs.. 11 Yt ozs. and 2016 inches long. GIRL, Madeline Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 18 1994 at 10:15 a.m. to Donna and Jeff Chapman. Hastings Weighing 7 lbs. 8K ozs. and 21 inches long. Madeline was welcomed home by brother Matthew and Sisters Hannah and Heather The U oodlaiid Township Fire Department will have a pancake, sausage, eggs and ap­ plesauce breakfast from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun­ day at the Woodland Eagles Aerie on Main Street in Woodland. The charge will be $4 for adulu and $2.50 for kids ages 2 to 5 All proceeds will go into the “Jaws of Life" fund drive, which the fire department is holding to acquire $8,000 to buy a Hinman “Jaws of Life" device. As of late last week, they had received nearly $5 000 from local banks, businesses and organizations. Jane Slater. Karen Litchfield and Nicole Wieland, all from the Woodland area, were among the winners in the recently held "Voice of America” essay-speech contest held by the Jackson-Mutchler VFW Post The winners were announced and the prizes awarded al a Swiss steak dinner held at the post last week. Jane won the $50 first price for the middle school contest for students in grades seven, eight and nine. The assigned subject was “My Commitment to America. * * The speech had to be at least two and a half minutes long when read by the student on tape. Karen won the fourth-place prize of $35 and Nicole won the third place prize of $5 in the high school level contest for grades 10, 11 and 12. Their assigned subject was “My Vision for America. ’' These speeches had to be from three to five minutes long. Each student winner also received recogni­ tion from lhe offices of State Rep. Terry Geiger and State Senator Joanne Emmons as well as the VFW Auxiliary Department, the local post and auxiliary. Both Geiger and Emmons sent represen­ tatives with awards for all the winners and apologies for not being present, but the award dinner was on the same night the governor presented the State of the Slate address to the combined legislature, and their presence in Lansing was mandatory. Both first-place winners Jane Slater and Joy Richards of Lakewood High School read their speeches during the program. Homer Jones of Lake Odessa sang during and after the program. Pamela Townsend Mix came from the Lake Odessa post office, where she works, and manned die Woodland post office for a few hours one afternoon last week. Pamela lives in Woodland and started her post offic, career in this office. Everyone who happened to drop by the post office that afternoon was happy to see her. Russ Kruger had triple by-pass surgery last week at Blodgett Hospital. Il was reported that he had several small strokes during the surgery, but that he is now on the way to recovery. Angie Forsyth was honored for her gradua­ tion from Barry County Christian High School at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday. She received a gift certificate from the church during the Sunday morning service, and cake was served during the fellowship hour. w Angie has enlisted in the United States Air Force and will be called for duty sometime before Apnl 1. After 15 years of working at Woodland Centre, Mary Makiey retired from the conve­ nience store/gas station just before Christmas. She says she is not sure what she is ?oing to do now. but will not make up her mind until after she returns from a trip to Florida with her family in February. Right now, she is en­ joying her grandchildren and jusl being at home. The pizza supper held by the senior high group at Lakewood United Methodist Church last Friday night was a financial success, but because of the weather, the group was not large. This group of youngsters is learning sign language in order to work with handicapped children at a school in the Appalachian Moun­ tains of Tennessee on their summer mission trip. 1995. The money they earned with the dinner will help pay for lhe trip. There will be other benefit events in the next few months. The Rev. Ward Pierce is working through the United Methodist Committee on Relief.to assist recovery from floods in southern California. He does not plan to go I sere now. How to Keep Your ] The Hinman "Jawa of Life" tool soon to be purchased by Woodland Township Fire Department was demonstrated In Woodland by the Freeport Fire Department in April 1992. but is making arrangements for relief supplies and assisting with planning by phone. Zien Lutheran Church held an annual meeting on a recent Sunday and this week in­ stalled the new officers who were elected at that meeting. Marie Brodbeck was re-elected president of the church membership. Claude Smith, Larry Raffier and Shirley Smith were installed as ciders. Carol Engle, Tom Possehn and Lin­ don Fisher are now trustees. Diane Southgate is now the church secretary and Marge Vroman remains church treasurer. Herman Vollbrecht is the financial secretary. Bette Makiey and I went to Grand Rapids last Thursday and enjoyed lunch at an Italian restaurant during our shopping and errands. Hildred Chase had stomach surgery at Pen­ nock recently. She has had lots of company and flowers. She should be home sometime late this week. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, (the church shinning on the hill), is now in the se­ cond stage of the planned remodeling pro­ gram. The worship services are being held in the new basement while the sanctuary has been gutted and is being reversed. What once was the back entrance will now be the front entrance, and the big doors that face the highway now will come in behind the altar and pulpit Someone said new carpeting has been purchased and the room is shaping up nicely. The sanctuary should hold several more people when this stage of the remodeling is completed. The next stage of the church revision will include a new larger sanctuary that will abut the old, but as 1 understand what the Rev. George Speas told me some time ago. that will not be Gone immediately now. but will be on hold until it is needed. The eventual plan is for the remodeled old and the new sanctuaries to be joined into one sometime in lhe future. The new Sunday school and basenient rooms are being enjoyed. Frank Townsend went to Pennock Hospital emergency last Friday and was kept for tests. On Monday, his daughter, Shelley Steward, said he was very much unproved, almost back to his old self. As soon as all the tests were finished, he was to be sent home, probably Monday evening or early Tuesday this week. LEGAL NOTICES: ---------------------------------------------------------- _—-------------- 1 MNMBTOWN TOWNSMP ORMNANCC NO. 11 Adapted: December 14, 1M4 Eftectlw tewdtateiy Upon Mdenttaa An Ordinance to establish chorgos far certain fire department services under Michigan Public Art 33 al IM), as amended (MO. 41 JOI et. seq) and to provide methods far the collortim of such charges and exemptions therefrom. THE TOWNSHIP Of JOHNSTOWN BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I PURPOSE This Ordinance Is adopted far the purpose of providing financial assistance to Johnstown Township to help defray the costs of providing cer­ tain specified type* of fire protection or other emergency services from those receiving direct benefits from those service*. SECTION II CHARGES A recipient or beneficiary of any of the enumerated emergency services set forth herein rendered In Johnstown Township by the Johnstown Township Rre Department shall be responsible far payment to Johnstown Township of charges far the cost of providing such services in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. Such costs shall include, but are not limited to, costs incurred for incident abatement, mitigation, dean-up, mutual old. and stand-by service for rhe scone or incident. The charge shall be determined by usual and customary fee schedule as adopted by the Johnstown Township Board. The above-referenced charge shall be Imposed far Fire Department services rendered In response to the following types of emergency Incident*: A. Incident involving the octool or threatened release of hazardous material*. For purposed of this Ordinance, "hazardous material*" include, but ore not limited to, a chemical that is a combustible liquid, Inflammable gas, explosive, flammable, on organic peroxide, an oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable ioactire or water reactive. B. Incident Involving a downed power-llne{*). C. Incident involving spills onto a public or private rood by a vehicle or trailer of nonhazardous material* ot such quantity a* to require fire department assistance in either removing the motortai from the road or In limiting access to the rood until the material is removed. SECTION m TIME FOR PAYMENT All of the foregoing charges shall be due and payable within thirty (X) days from the dute of billing far the service rendered. In the event of default in payment, the amount due shall be col­ lectable through proceedings In a court of compe­ tent jurisdiction os a matured debt. For any amounts due that remain unpaid after thirty (30) days from the dote of billing, the Township shall impose a tote charge of one percent (1%) per month, or fraction thereof. SECTION IV EXEMPTION All federal, state, county and municipal public bodies shall be exempt from the foregoing charge*. SECTION V NONEXCLUSIVE CHARGE The faregoing charge* shall not be exclusive of the charges that may bo made by lhe Township far the cost* and expenses of maintaining a Fire Department, but shall only be supplemental thereto. Charge* may additionally by coaoctod by the Township through general taxation after a vote of the electorate approving the same or by a special assessment established under the Michigan Statutes pertinent thereto. General fund appropriation* may also be made to cover such ad­ ditional costs and expenses. SECTION VI MULTIPLE BENEFICIARIES ' wt»en a pumewar service renoorea oy tne Johnstown Township Rre Department benefits more than one person ar property, the owner of each property so benefUtod and each person so ueiieiurwu snau oe ikxho rar me payment or me full charge far such service hereinbefore outlined. The interpretation and application of the within section Is hereby delegated to lhe Fire Chief of lhe Johnstown Township Fire Department for incident* occurring within the Township subject only lo ap­ peal, within the time limits far payment, to the jmsibufwii iown*n«p oocra ana snail DO OOministered so that charge* shall only be collected from the benefktaryfies) of the service. A “beneficiary" shall be defined for purposes of this Ordinance as any individual. corporation, associa­ tion. partnership, joint venture or other legal enti­ ty that (1) caused the Incident requiring fire department services. (2) to an owner, occupant zpatty In control of property onto which or from which the material* Involved in the incident were released or spilled. (3) to the owner ar lessss of me vmwt ws ot mww* , wvwwi me marer >ais in­ volved In the Incident were released or spilled, (4) to the owner of the materials Involved in the inci­ dent that were released or spilled and/or, (5) in the case of an Incident involving a downed power line, the owner of the power lino. SECTION VII SEVetABIUTY Should any provision or part of the within Or­ dinance bo declared by any court ot competent jurisdiction to be Invalid or unenforceable, the --------.L .»■ » « -« -*«■ ■ __ - - * ■- iw. . same sno«i nor aiieci mo vanany or oiiiui icuuiiiry of the balance of this Ordinance which shall re­ main in full farce and effect. SECTION V1U EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effort immediately upon puoHCwnon voiiowvng ooupnun mu ca­ dinenes. Ail Ordinances or ports of Ordnances in ---- Un> tet —a Lnerewirn ----- ---»J cont are----------repea1tea. Juno Doster, Oorh Johnstown Township residents. William B. Wooer. Supervisor The Barry County Senior WM ExchAn$e A Newspaper with Personality. . . for SENIORS LOOK FOR A COPY AT A LOCATION NEAR YOU (I Z26) �p*9® 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 26, 1995 family would be if 1 were deed." I would like io end my life, but I don’t have the courage to NOTICS HON RICHARD M. SHUSTIR MARTHA LOU ENG4.I. Plotottf*. n CRAIG pwatr MANNAR, Dsfondonf. DAVID H TRIPP (P29290) Hotting*. Michigan 49058 Phon* (414) 945-9989 Attomay for PfomtiH Should she tell? tchooling for Board of Review. o*Ho»Hn«. County ol Sorry, on sexually abused by a family member. When 1 finally told my parents, nothing was done — it was a dirty little secret that was swept under the rug. During the past 20 years, I have struggled emotionally and psychologically to get over the nightmare. I have had tunnel vision all this to other children. There are other children, ages 6 to 10, in this same branch of the family. It suddenly oc- PARCH I Never mind what your parents might think. They let you down in the worst possible way. and you are not obligated to protect them. If you have not sought counseling. I urge you to do so at once. You have suffered a great deal because of the early sexual abuse, and there must still be a lot of pain and unresolved problems in your life. Please. really helping her. Why tfocan't he extra question during a session, it might make all the difference in the world Please print this. Maybe he will recognize himself. — Depressed Mother in New York Dear N.Y. Mother: Psychiatrists are not doctor about a teparatc appointment for be certainly would recommend another therapist. I urge you to follow through at the very next immediately. Pay for tickets Help on hearing deeply concerned. rifled that other young girts in the family Rfo No. 95-21942-11 parch u PfRSONS PARCH IS and hearing develoj blems between me and my parents. What office and reimburse him later. We eventually discovered that this friend Dear Texas: By all means, tell the parents of these children about your experiences with received Jerry’s phone message. Now my husband is out $130 for her unclaimed tickets. Should we insist that she pay for these tickets? She swears up and down that she has never had a problem with her answering machine before. We would like your opinion. — Chagrined ia Chicago. Dear Chagrined: The friend who asked for the tickets owes Jerry $130. Apparently, she quiet would be a serious sin of omission. Red Cross to be busy in February Deputy Shw<H Drafted by Lowoll M. Wybv-n (P2O247) (415) 272-21X early. Children can be fitted with the ap­ propriate listening devices (such as hearing therapy, opening up a whose new world to them. identify abnormal behavior at certain ages. tions about deafness are also available. did NOT pick up lhe tickets is not Jerry’s N.W.. Washington. D.C. 20007 - Donna McCord Dickman, executive director, Alex- February will be a busy aa.<«h for the Barry overheard a mama fly say to the papa fly. The first blood drive of the month will be way Goal for this drive will be 100 pints, and A cry for help Dor Au Ludcn: My daughter tea teen would.) you win not be afraid to set it free. If it comes Modfawy. 1 am asked to sit in with her for a P.C.I. Cemrad downers? for dinner aaid Chapter Director Deaprea. Tickets can be purchaaed from Gary Begg. Terry Miller. Judy Whittemore, Betty Heidi. Ante Baum. Sieve Radant. Foa While, Ned rsraenaie, mil uampocu, Mary nasenoerg, Bob Byington, Deb James and Karen My hope is that the psychiatrists who read this letter will realize that just because parents send their child to get help does not mean they are capable of seeking help for themselves. 'The money order for $3.75 (this includes postage Landen. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, m. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1995 Cretan Syndicate, Inc. Store). 7:30 p m. Wednesday. Feb. 1. at Rather brother. Niks McDiarmid of Grand Ledge 8:30 a.m. Coat a $45 and because class size is The final blood drive of the month win be Dennis Laidler, who is a wildlife education specialist for Michigan Unittd Conservation Nashville from 1 to 7 p.m. Goal for this drive PLEASE, if you are 17 /ears of age or >ove and weigh at least 110 pounds try to come to one of these blood drives. YOU can We admittedly have had some problems in the We proudly BRENT N. 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Ml 49058 workers are in a program formerty of Lake Eaton Highway at Haddix Road has been in its expanded location on north Fourth Avenue, sales room occupy the former dealerships buildings at the rear are used for assembly and Tim and Pamela Shears of rural Clarksville are parents of Robert LeRoy. bora Jan. IS. similar to a CtU ra-Subaotte possible. 948*8051 Professional Odeaaa. Tte candidates for election are Doo Bergy from tte Aho area; Ed Blyth of rural Muir, who te* an apple orchard; Evan Nieben, a retired educator now railing angora goat* and ihonhorn cattle on Kelsey Highway, aoutbeaal of Ionia; and Ron Reisbig Jr., who ha a lawn and landscaping business north of Ionia. Tte Fog Quarry Naturalists are co-sponsors of tte program "Birds of Prey." with live birds shown. A bit of rewa from tte Soil and Waler Conaervuion Diatria ia that there are now three AmeriCorpa workers in tte lower Grand River Watershed trying to create an and Hale McDiarmid. ty United Way NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn 8500 upon successful completion of e two week training course end stete certification. Excellent employment opportunities for Individuals who are Interested In the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health Insurance, vocation and lllnees benefits end e starting wage of 86.55 per hour. Claeses start February Sth and end February 22nd. The first 5 days of claes will be from 830 a_m. to 4:30 p.m. and the last 5 days of class will bo from 6:15 a.m. to 330 p.m. If you are Interested In taking this class, please come to Thornappie Manor between 830 a.m. and 430 p.m. Monday through Friday to fill out an application before February Sth, 1905. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay lor the class. No phone calls please Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml <9055 E.O.E. worker. The ISCWD program includes a food plot and habitat seed program partially sponsored that provide food for wildlife. Also, the reforestation program is under way, with orders for seedling trees needed by March 15. ped from the program this year. Red pine transplants have been added for windbreak Last week’s dean's list from Western Michigan University includes Kyle Booher ot Vermontville. He is the grandson of two local couples, Fred and Marilyn Garlinger. John and Opal Booher A new business is offering services to local residents. Grand Rapids Mortgage Company has added a local branch within Yager Realty. Inc. This is a A-One Mortgage Corporation, with more than 120 financing plans. Monte Hortsman is the man in charge. Two M 50-Joran Lake Street eating places have closed for the winter season. Both the Dairy Queen and the Whistle Stop are waiting for spring to open. Marilyn Brecheisen Pierce has again made the musical news in Lansing. She is in the cast of the coming Lyric Opera Company’s perfor­ mance of "The Miser” in a Valentine theme performance Feb 12 on the Michigan The first io be luted is Exhelyn Chase, on Feb. 2. She has resided al Thornappie Manor ia re- outlived two of her adult children besides a young daughter, who died as a child. for more than 2,000 io join them. This will probably the largest and possibly the last such movie staring William Holden There will he rep——...ion, from tte White House. Also, there will te entertainers from tte music field al Brnason. akntg with friends and families of the ex-POW’s. He contact person by phone is Tnah Tbompaon at ■ free number. 1-800414-7968. Tte commander is in Wecc Engagement ha teen announced for Michelle Kcu and Rotefl Michael Gordon, tech of Grand Rapid*. Roberta parent* are Slater of Duytrat. Ohio. Tte brvlc-uube ■ High School in Grand Rapid*. �The Kastlnos Banner — Thursday, January 26, 1995 — Page 9 vestments accumulated a comfortable proper­ ty. He was conservative in all things. He believed in doing well that was done and pay­ ing ‘as you go.' "He was at one time treasurer of the Grand River Valley Railroad Company, now Michigan Central (1908) and was active in the construction of the road. The old stagecoach was loo slow for business. He was a beautiful city spring from a wilderness "His pathway to success in business affairs was not strewen with flowery bed of ease and constant success by any means. He had his trials and failures. His unquestioned integrity, his close attention and devotions to duties, his practical common sense, judgment, his honorable business methods and his straightforward, manly unassuming ways, his genial, cordial, friendly disposition, inspired universal respect and confidence and enabled him in the end to triumph over all failures and reverses, not only for himself, but for others w<h whom he became associated in business The First House in Hastings Built in 183R by Slocum H. Bunker. Drawn by John Ironsid* undor direction of John Wickhtm. nathan bamlow By PMitp T. Coigrm Ths* week's article was written by Philip T. Cdgrovc so be read al a 1908 meeting of the MirhigM Pioneer and Historical Society. h was published in Histoneal CoUecSom. Volume XXXV1IJ in 1912 and in the Hastings Banner " Mr. Coigrove writes: "The birth of the city of Hastings is so closely connected with the coating to Barry County of ’Scary A. Goodyear that it may be uueratmg lo note conditions that existed shortly before the subject of our sketch took up his abode in the then wilderness. "On My 26. 1836, Eurotas P. Hartal, who was then president of the Bank of Michiean and auditor general of the State, sold to Philo Dibble, Lxnsmg Kingsbury ««* Corneljus Kendall the tract of land oa which foe dty b now located. 11 was known at that time as The Barry County Seat Purchase ' On August 25th. following the purchase. fefoB gaadameu. together with Andrew LHays and Samuel Camp organized the Hastings Company for the purpose of starting the v-iMage. ‘The first step was the building of a saw null. which was buih oo the creek just south of the electric light plant Mr. Slocum H. Beaker had been engaged io come with his family lo Hastings for the purpose of boarding the men who were engaged lo construct the mill. ••Mr. Bunker buik a log cabin on the spot now known as the Barry Mosel. (This to where Haati^s Savings and Loan stands is 1995). He did not expect lo make Hastings bn home when be came but as a matter of fact re­ mained for several years and therefore is en­ titled io the honor of being the first settler in the city of Hastings. "Wife Mr Bunker came his brother, Thomas, who in 1839. (the year before Mr. Goodyear came io the dty of Hastings), was elected the fim clerk of Barry Cooney. •*in June. 1837, Willard Hayes came lo limings oa an inspection lour, and about the same time Abner C. Parmelee made his ap­ pearance and with the assistance of Mr. Hays, pec up a log cabin just east of the Barry Hotel. Theae two men for sometime kept what was known m "Bachelor's Hatt " The village then in 1837 included Parmelee. Hayes. Mr. Bunker aad hto family aad a few men who were assisting in building the mill. Mn. Bunker being the only woman in the village, aad it is Md for eight months after her cooling she was not permitted to see a representative of her sex. save Indian ■paws. * la 1839. Mr. Hayes and Mr. Dibble built a grist mill, a great event in fee village of Haafe^s. Abner C. Parmelee, register of deeds aad acting county treasurer, lived in a log bouse near where the grist mill now stands ‘•Mr. Levi Chase was 'keeping tavern* on fee bank of the river near the present iron bridge oa Michigan Avenue. This tavern sheltered Mr. Goodyear during his first visit loHMMfl •'Alexander McArthur was running the saw mill and keeping a place of entertainment in fee log home previously kept by Mr. Bunker. •’Willard Hayes, who was then sheriff, liv­ ed in a frame house, the first one buih in Hastings, and erected by Dr. David M Drake, on the corner now (1908) by Wright Brothers (northwest corner of State Street and Jefferson). Mr. Hayes was also postmaster. •‘Philander Turner, a carpenter was living ia a shanty near the grist mill. aad Hiram J. Kcnnesa. carpenter ano inoian trauer, uveo tn a board shanty east of the Journal office. -Mr. HJ Kenfieid came to Hastings the year before Henry Goodyear, and look a con­ tract for budding the bridge over the river just north of the grist mill on Michigan Avenue. He look the contract for building the cour­ thome later -When Mr. Goodyear came to Hastings in August. 1840, there was a store building now occupied by Cook and Sena. •Takmg advantage of the situation, Mr. Goodyear immediately started for the east for a stock of goods. Returning in November, he opened the first store in the village and was therefore Barry County's first merchant. Shortly after, he removed his place of Mao, IO a building uMMd oo the owner now occupied by lhe Heatings National Bank (1900, oo the murtir.o comer of Stale Street and Jeflenoo Street). The land purchased by him at that time, or part of it anyway, he own­ ed at the time ot hn deMh “10 the qxing of IM1, Alvin W. Bailey came lo Haatmgs and opened a store oo the comer now occupied by the J3. Goodyear Ccmpmy. Mr. Bailey therefore, had the dtotsctsoa of being the second merchant or trader who came to this city. Their customers in the mein, comissed of Indian trackers and for many yean the greater portion of the bminen was with the Indians. -Mr. Willard Hayes is the only survivor of ■fem Wul omMlavw rj lt*lia cay. j ll-u nayes, II.,,, a. - -X me no semen os mis logetner with Mn FHh.itrr Turner, Henry A. Goodyear. A.W. Bailey. Dr. William Up­ john. and Mn. Vripniia Yo«< were the lao survivon among those who became residents before the cfcm of foe year 1841................. "There was no school in the village of Hastings previous to 1840. The only children of school age were two belonging to Slocum H. Bunker. In the winter, however of 1840 and 1841, we find that Mn. Etten McArthur taught the first school in the village in a room in her father's tavern. She had four pupils. "In the spring of 1841 the first schoolhouse was completed and was occupied not only for a schoolhouse.but also was used for holding court until the courthouse was completed. "Mr. Tiliotson Munger and George Beard­ sley appear to have cook to the village during foe wimer of 1840-1841, Mr. Munger estaN ishiag the first Macksmith shop on the bank of the river near the creasing on Michigan Avenue. Mr. Beardsley was a carpenter. "During the winter of 1840-1841, Mr. Elisha Aider, a shoemaker, together with this two som, abo came to the village. Dr. David Duke. Hastings' first physician had come and gone, but in 1841, Dr. William Upjohn suc­ ceeded him. "When Mr. Goodyear came here, Hastings was a village in the woods, and appears to have been divided at aJout the point now oc­ cupied by Mr. Goodyear's hardware store by adeep ravine running from south to north. As the village increased in population this ditch was gradually fitted up. There was a time when Mr. Goodyear standing at his store door, was unable to see Sheriff Hayes* house a hundred feel away on account of the trees. "He (Goodyear) established the first bank in the county of Barry. Together with his general mercantile business he did an extensive banking business and his eider son George Goodyear enjoyed foe reputation of being one of the best bankers the county ever had. The bank business established by him in 1859 was the beginning of the business now conducted by the Hastings National Beak. "There were few enterprises in the village x dty of Hastings from 1840 to 1887 that Henry A. Goodyear was not identified with. Thia period constituted his active business career. "la 1855, Mr. Goodyear was associated with his brother. William S. Goodyear in con­ ducting a general mercantile business. In the summer of 1855, he sold his interest in the business to Nathan Bartow, the new firm be­ ing known as Bartow and Goodyear. In 1856 He bought out the dry goods business con­ ducted by Ferris, Edgcocnb and Bartow. Three yean later, he sold this business and purchased of J.S. Goodyear a hardware stock and at foe same time established a banking business. This was the beginning of his long and successful career in the hardware business, which at the present time (1908) is being ably conducted by Goodyear Bros. "Although he was a business man and gave his business interests the closest personal at­ tention. he found time for recreation and rest. Gun Lake was one of the spots ever dear to him. He was one of the first to locate on the point known as the Old Hastings Landing, and waa a member of the first company who pur­ chased the present property owned by the Gun Lake Association, and for many years was one of the board of directors. During the latter years of his life it was one of the spots he en­ joyed most of all "k has been the writer's pleasure to sit for hours and converse with Mr. Goodyear regar­ ding his early history and experience in the village of Hastings. I can recall the vivid descriptions be gave me of his trips to Detroit and Toledo for goods; the hardships font he endured and obtades surmounted in getting his merchandise through a trackless forest. It required strong men, of determination to bat­ tle with foe conditions as they ihen existed. "Mr. Goodyear laid the foundation for his successful life amid trying scenes. His loyal­ ty. however, was of that type that makes men great in whatever sphere of life they move and whatever their environment. He was always loyal to his ideals of manhood; loyal to his country; proud of his flag and his country's advancement, loyal to the truth, to honor, to justice and to God. "Those who knew Henry A. Got rfyear ap­ preciate these words. He was noted as a good citizen. His character was above rej roach. He walked for 47 yean among his bus .ness com­ panions daily and they were pleased with him; their trust and confidence never faltered. “He was bom in York. York County. Pa., on June 30, 1818. At the age of 16 he left the old home and entered the employ of a druggist in Philadelphia by the name of William Youngs, where he remained two years. In Oc­ tober 1838. he came to Detroit where he followed his profession as druggist. In March 1840, he removed to Battle Creek. The following November he came to Hastings, br­ inging a stock of drugs and general merchan­ dise of which I have spoken. "In 1843, Mr. Goodyear was married to Miss Mary (Bartow), daughter of Nathan Bartow, one of the pioneers of the county. In 1848 Mrs. Goodyear died, leaving three children. William H.. George E.. and Nathan B. Two yean later he was again married to Miss Ermine (Bartow) sister of his first wife. By this union there were boro four children. Mary Roselia. Anna M . now Mn. Haff. David S. and John F. Goodyear. "In 1845, two yean before the seat of (state) government was transferred to Lans­ ing, he was elected to the State legislature. Lansing was then a wilderness. In 1854 he was elected to the State Senate. In 1874. he was again elected to the bouse and served on the Ways and Means Committee In 1852 he was elected a delegate to the National Democratic Convention at Baltimore, which nominated Franklin Pierce for President. "He was elected to many local offices He was the first mayor of the city (of Hastings) and for many years a member of the board of education. He took an active part in the erec­ tion of the high school building. "In religious affiliations, he was an Episcopalian and for many years was senior warden. He advanced the money to start the first newspaper published in Hastings. 'The Pioneer.’ an was a contributor to its columns during its entire existence. "He was not a speculator. He was content to make money slowly and by wise in­ "Mr. Goodyear was intensely patriotic. He loved his country and gloried in the progress and prosperity of the state and nation. On the July 4. 1876, he delivered an oration in this city which contained much of the early history of Barry County. It is filled with patriotic devotion to the country and evidences his life and respect for the government and pride in its advancement. "Let me quote: 'A government like this, wisely and prudently conducted, must J ways commend itself to the favorable support and sympathy of an intelligent people, and such a government we have today to commend to your care and guardianship. Will you, my fellow citizens, prove equal to the task? Well may ou all re­ joice that your own beautiful peninsular slate is a star in the bright and gloroius constella­ tion of this union. The gnu work of preparing our slate for its present prominent and respon sible position in the union required on the pan of foe early pioneer a will that knew no ben­ ding. bravery and firmness that nobody en­ dured the test of want and loneliness, sacrifice that searched every recess of the heart, but withal did not depress the spirit, for above and over them there ever shone a hope that buoyed them in the daily toil of their forest bound home.’ "Who could describe their conditions better than he? 'Then all, far and near, were neighbors and all stood on a level socially. No caste, no cod­ fish aristocracy, no dividing into classes and into upper and lower crusts. All alike were poor and as a rule young, with the race of life before them, full of hope and ambition. They all commenced at the same starting point; how they severally have reached the goal is now known of all men. *11 is enough for me to know that the great majority of them have nobly aud valiantly stood their ground and by their industry and Herculean labor hewn their way through the forest to now happy and contented homes. ’ "tn speaking of the roads and homes as they then existed he said: ’Each settlement, and sometimes several of them would combine lo make trails, for such they were. These trails were made lo avoid hills and swanks as much as possible, hence were crooked, running at all points of the cwnpass. The consequence was we had to travel much farther than now to reach a given point The pioneer's home (if it may be catted a home) was generally but a rude structure, and in many instances made without nails, using wooden pegs where nails are now used. The floor of the cabin was made of rived shakes aad as smooth as could be done with that tool. The roof was made of long shakes, and sometimes of hollow logs split in two parts, inserted aad held down by large logs running the whole length of the roof. But as rude and uncouth as those dwellings appeared they generally sheltered kind and hospitable people. The latch string always hung out.' "Continuing he said: Tn 1840 this country contained one 1.200 inhabitants, and strange to say Yankee Spr­ ings. with her extensive hills and plains of sand, then contained more inhabitants than Hastings. Rutland. Irving, Hope and Baltimore combined.' "It would seem fitting before bringing this paper to a close that some mention should be made of the last survivor of those who were here in the city, when Mr. Goodyear com­ menced his life work in Hastings. "Mrs. Willard Hayes, came here in 1837 With her father. Daniel McCellan and still is with us (1908) — a girl of 17 summers then. Her paper written in 1894 giving reminiscences of Pioneer days in Hastings ought lo be read by everyone who has a desire to know of the early history of this city. Her description of the trip from New York to Hastings is fitted with interesting incidents. "Leaving Yankee Springs for the county seat she says *We expected to find quite a town, something like those through which we had passed, so when we met a man. uncle ask­ ed how far it was to the center and said, you arc right m the city We asked for the building and he said can't you see that shanty through the woods there?* This was the home of Slocum Bunker.* "In politics Mr. Goodyear waa an ardent, pronounced and consistent Democrat. He never changed his faith, although he did not always agree with a portion of his party oa foe money question. He believed the principles of democracy were best calculated to promole the county's good. He was never offensive in the advocacy of his politics, but considerate and respectful always. There ia a personal in­ cident connected with his early life I must not omit. Growing out of the fact that he was a druggist and has been schooled to an extent in the use of medicines and kept a stock oa hand in his general stock of merchandise, he was catted 'doctor* by many pioneers. It was the wish of his family that he write a history of his early life and pioneer days in Hastings and especially the part acted by himself in those stirring days. He stared such a history and I have here the first page written by him. The history was never finished, but it will be of in­ terest to know how he commenced it. The doctor he refers to was Henry A. Goodyear. "(He wrote): 'In the very early forties there was a certain young man with us. who to a limited extent became one of the little society here. He was dubbed doctor for some reason, still all the while disavowed being a doctor, mtwithstending his repeated disavowals, the name dung to him. This young man was a retiring disposition, modest to the verge of timidity. This feature in his character was taken advantage of by his companions, hence become the butt of their witticism. This kind of treatment, however did not deter him in pursuing the even tenor ot his ways. Posing as a sort of Artemus Ward, he permitted himself to be regarded as a tender foot. "His paper ends here, h to to be regretted he never finished it. Those of ns who knew the dignified Mr. Goodyear can hardly con­ ceive of conditions when he should be regard­ ed as a 'tender foot.' "On Sunday morning. May 5. 1901. he died. The legislature was in session at the time, and the journals of the House aad Senate of May 7, 1901, show concurrent resolutions of the regard tendered to the last surviving member of House of Representatives of 1845 and the State Senate of 1852." Sources: Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society. Historical Collections. Vol. XXXVIII. 1912; dry ofHastings. 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Motion!" the Hastings varsity wrestling team'pulled out a pair of non-lcague wins. Tuesday night. The Saxon matmen defeated Otsego 51-18 and Paw Paw 72-«lo put their overall record at 10-1 in duals. Otsego and Paw Paw wrestled the first dual with Otsego coming out on top. Ryan Rude (100 pounds) started UK dual with a pin of Jake Ray in 1:44. Troy Plttelkow (106) followed up with a pin over Eddie Powell in 3:51 John Bax (112) woo a major decision 15­ 2 over a scrappy Abram Jacoba. Jeremai Cook (119) was tied at 6-6 with leu than 16 seconds left In the third bout when his opponent was able to nn a reversal for two points and the win. Mike Opoiski (126) had sudden attacks oo Chris Booms, who responded with methodical, basic wrestling techniques. Opoiski won UK match In WK with speed and experience, rather than overall brute strength. Cbris Stafford (134) battled a long match against Doo Luce but fell 9-4. Chris Allen (142) woo a major decision. 13-2 ova Andy Wood aad was followed by Man MacKenzie's (151) pin of Jake MacDonald in 3:34. Cole Bowen (160) woo by forfeit. Jamie James (172) took 4:12 to turn a fall ova Jeremy Holiday but Kris Java (185) fell to Todd Pettsaon in 595. Sparky Weedall (215) needed 1 JO to pin his opponent Man Needham and in the final match versus Otsego, Justin Waters (hwt) was surprised by speed and strength of Cody Gregory, one of the top heavyweight wrestlers In the Wolverine "B" Conference and lost by a fall in 50 seconds. In the dual versus Paw Paw. Rude. Bax, Cook. Stafford and Allen all received a victory by forfeit for 30 of Hastings' 72 points Plttelkow had a fall of Jake Fotta in 1:37. Opoiski had a fall in 2:37 ova Vaughn. MacKenzK defeated Mike Whipple in 397 and Bowen won in 3:56 ova left Barrells. Barrens trad been undefeated In the 160-pouod weight class. Joo Kensington (172) bad a pin ova Paw Paw's Bill Moore in 1:20, Jason McCabe (215) had a 1:42 pin ova Tony Lupani and Waters won a pin ova Ron Winters In 3:26. "We wrestled extremely well against both reams," said Coach Furrow. *1 thought the match with Otaego would be a Utile does, but out lighta weight classes got the ball roiling and it dktol stop." Furrow also said the back up wrestlers. Kensiugt.ro and McCabe, did a good job at wrestling in the Paw Paw dual. "I wanted diem to gel a little vanity experience because they are the wrestlers of tomorrow and can use the experience.* He said the Paw Paw coach riperaad bis appreciation at the skills shown by the Heatings wrestlers. "The Paw Paw coach said hii tram had , chnlc on bow to wrestle. H< said Hastings showed them a lot of moves and combinations " In exhibition matches. David Teunessen (119) had a pin of Amanda Mason in 40 seconds. Scon McKelvey (142) pinned Jim Bronson in 13 seconds, Kenn Cross (160) bad a fall ova Mike Ransbotiom in 198, Kensington woo a fall ova David Slack in 43 seconds. Jacob Milla (142) bad a pin ova Jim Bronson in 32 seconds and Jon Olmsted in 1:59. Matt Moore (119) woo a technical fall ova Terry Coe 15-0 and Ben Parer (119) had a technical tall ova Amy Quarry 25-10. Ryan Rude (100) puls squeeze on Otsego's date Ray to gat both shoulders on the mat for a pto In the Hrs! match. Tuesday night. Rude pktoed Ray In 1:44. John Bax (112) couktot get Otsego's Abram Jacobs to keep both shoulders on toe mat and settled tor a 17-2 Metric* tai. The Hastings middle school wrestling team finished its lesson by taking first place In Us own eight-team tournament, Saturday. The young Saxooa out distanced the field by 41 points to win the tournament for the third year in a row, placing 16 of 19 It look Sparky Weedall 130 to pin Matt Neettoam of Otsego. Hora he gets two points for a tafroctown. Saxons defeated Harpa Creek. Jan 19. 12­ 15.15-4,15-13.15-8. King and Schaubel again led in kills with four each. Andrea Jones. King and McKeough each playing in a quad at Wayland. Tte team defeated Grand Haven 16-14, 15-9 and East Grand Rapids 15-3, 15-13. The was defeated by Wayland 15-6. 15-4 during tte bad three service aces. McCreisey said she made some changes in the service reception positions and defensive coverage which seemed to help In the team's home opener Jan. 4. Hastings tost to Middleville 15-12.15-6. Tte Lady Saxons will host Sturgis Wednesday for another Twin Valley much. the ream. "We continued to struggle with communicating with each otha. and playing with consistency." the coach said. "We got off to a rough start, but with continued practice and adjustment of positions, we will hopefully iron out the wrinkles in our Play" The Lady Saxons earned two wins and a loss lhe first week of the season while Hastings JV basketball team wins one and loses one long range basket going, hitting three Joe Lyon* hit two and Jeff Stom hit one. The score was knotted at 16 at the end of one quarter Hastings had trouble scoring in the recoud period and trailed at half 31-23. The third quarter was all Hastings as they only allowed East Grand Rapids five points while tallying 14 of their own. Hastings went into the fourth up by one. The lead went back and forth early in the quarter, but the Saxons look the tend for good at about the four minute mark and made enough free throws down the amch to take the victory. Tte final score was Hastings 60, East Grand Rapids 56. Top scorers for Hastings were Jav Bolthouse with 14 points. Kyte Pohja with 13 points aad Jeff Storrs with 12 points Tte record for tte Saxons is now 3-8. Hastings will host Albion Friday at 6 p.m. Hasttngf Mka Opoiski (126) fights to gat Chris Bouma on his back prior to pinning hkn In 394 Hastings middle schoolers win own wrestling tourney HHS varsity spikers Ironing out’ wrinkles The Hastings varsity volleyball team is still looking for the right chemistry and cocnbinatioos as the team enters its fourth week of ccrepetition. The team opened the Twin Valley season with a four-set lots to Marshall 15-6. 15-8. 13-15,15-8, Jan 11. Jenny King and Mindy Schaubel led the teav’ in kills with four each and Brooke ...— . . Waiie aooeo tnree. Sarah McKeough bad four service aces and Danielle Dipen had three. Coach Wendi McCausey said lhe team struggles with communication and court movement. "We get into position oo the cost abd forgo that we have lo move out of that portion. "It's a mana of playing with better concentration and intensity. In its second league match. The Lady Harings' Troy PMutow (106) moves chest-to-chest wfih Eddie Powufi and Ms hta opponenfs head tor a pin In 351. Tte Hastings Saxons junior varsity basket­ ball team split games this past weekend. Tte Saxons lost to Harper Creek Friday night, but bounced back to beat East Grand Rapids Saturday. In Friday's game, tte Hastings team fell behind early due to some good three-point shooting by Harper Creek. Hastings trailed at the end of tte first quarter 14-10, and went in­ to the locker room at half down 35-24. Tte Saxons came out and turned tte game into an up and down affair dosing tte lead to four, but never getting closer as tte Beavers pulled away winning 72-46. Leading scorers for Hastings were Kyle Pohja with 10 points. Jeff Storrs with nine pomes and Joo Lawrence with eight points. Ou Saturday tte Saxons aga.n fell behind early as East Grand Rapids hit some early triples, but this time Hastings also had tte Panther matmen 1-2 in DK duals The Delton varsity wrestling team woo three matches by pins and took advantage of six forfeits by Gull Lake topocx 54-21 win. Saturday. against ooe of three school, invited to the Deltoo-Kellogg Dull, Athens defeated Delton 37-30 and Dawaglac woo ova the Panthers 36-26. Rob laom (119 pounds) pinned Troy Bowman in 4:59. CJ Hicks (160) pinned TJ. Harback in 5:33 and Dan Smith (185) took 1:12 to win a fall ova Davis Joyna to lead lhe Panthers ova Gull Lake. Winning by forfeit were Kris Matren (100), Garrett Stamphla (119). Steve Risner (126). Jama Vickery (172) and Link Pape (bwt) In the dual against Athens, Bill Lane (151). Hicks. Vickery and Pape al! won by forfeit for the scoring. Both teams forfeited the 106-pound weight class. In lhe Dowagiac dual. Risna won a 17-0 technical fall ova Jarrod Bradford. Vickery bad a 16-0 technical fall over Dan Richmond, Dan Smith (185) won an 8-4 decision and Link Pape won 10-8 In overtime against Raymond Washington. The Panthers are on the road lo lhe New Lothrup Invitational Saturday and will boat Mattawan Thursday (Feb. 2). wrestlers. Holt and Charlotte finished tied fa second with 179 points behind Hastings' 220. Jackson Northwest was fourth with 153. followed by Eaton Rapids with 101. Harpa Creek with 955. Okemos with 78 snd Grand Ledge with 775. Winning their weight class were Jeremy Bishop (75 pounds). Chad Noteboom (80) and Sam Stafford (95). Finishing runner up were Natnan McKelvey (70). Robby Lee (100). Mike Lipstraw (125) and Bill Blair (137). Taking third place for Hastings were Luke Note boom (90). Jesse MacKenxie (105). Mike Nystrom (115), John Keiffa (145). Tim Blessing (167) and Gabe McCarty (185). Finishing fourth were Nathan Smith (85). ■ Genin Gonsalves (110) and John Jacoba (130). The ream was coached by Mike Goggins • A junior vanity tournament eras also run concurrently with the varsity lournamant and featured 56 wrestlers competing in eight different weight classes. Taking first place were JJ. Williams. Beau Mason and Travis Tudor. Finishing second were Mike Wank. Man Peake, Jay CanpbeU. Nick Steele and Lucas Rearer Third place finishers were Aaron Purer. Brian Eaves and Zack Woodley. Finishing fourth were Nick mainstone, Charlie Tefft and Joo Sei vtg This was the 20th yea of the Hastings middle school Invtatlonal Wrestling tournament with the proceeds going to the Hastings Athletic Boosters. Panther eagers fall to Paw Paw, host Mattawan for Winterfest "It just shows you bow balanced our league is when an 0-10 team like Delton can give a 10-1 team like Paw Paw a very good game In their own bouse," said Delton var­ sity basketball coach Jim Hogoboom of tire 52-46 loss, Tuesday night Deltoo held the lead 34-29 with three minutes left In lhe third quarta, but Paw Paw waa able to sink three baskets before the period time ran out to lead by a point In the fourth quarta. Paw Paw was able to run off nine straight points before DK fi­ nally gu on the board. Delton came back to bring the score back to within reven but Hogoboom said the Panthers made a couple of ball handling errors and Paw Paw was able sink its tree throws down the stretch. In the game, Deltoo sank 16 of 51 field goals and Paw Paw put through 17 oo 42 tries. Delton out rebounded Paw Paw 31-28 and both teams turned the ball ova 17 times. Casey Craft waa Delton's top scorer with 15. He alao had eight rebounds and. accord- _ ing to Hogoboom. played an outstanding ' game of coatrolling Mike DeGraaf. Paw : Paw’s 6-IUX-9 center. DeGraaf scored only ' 11 points in the game, but Bernard Varnesdel hwl 20 points "Because of Craft. DeGraaf gu into foul trouble early and had to spend some time on lhe bench and that helped us a tot.* Hogoboom slid. The team will host Mattawan. Friday night, fa the Winterfest. Delton lost its first game of the season to Mattawan by a late basket, and Hogoboom said the boys are . ready to go through the league again. EVERY WEEK. Subscri or get a copy at news ound the county. — �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 26, 1995 - Page 11 YMCA News and Scores Over 2,000 applications received for Scholar-Athlete Award Every MHSAA member high school a the Michigan High School Athletic Associa don's Scholar-Athlete Award, which thia year Association sponsors a xst it in each sport, and an individual may be W-L .5-1 .4-2 ...3-3 ...3-3 Caria Marka Ag. Boya Rivertrend Iron Heada.... post-season Form Bureau insurance underwrites lhe Scholar-Athlete Award, and presents a SI .000 Lakewood Merchants .5-1 Buatey Pharmacy Clearview Profeaaional YMCA High School 5*3 Storms. NAC. plying. Students were also asked to have ISO........... „.................... Blairs landscaping Hamiltons Excavating A League - NAC forfeited to Blain Land roaptng; 1SG 83 va Petenona 57. 3-3 51; Ag. Boya 24 va. Carts Market 17; Iron Heada 16 va. Carpenter Plumbing 33. ■4-0 3-1 2-2 2-2 Hoffman Brvena. Tbonnon .0-4 Hastings Drill Team 59; Pennock Hospital 48 from 444 A record 2,136 a schools were received Tte applications will be judged by a MHSAA member KtooU. Finaliata in all Hearing. Drill Team Larry Ml Realty. .. tainock Hospital.... 8-0 5-2 .35 .1-5 1-6 B chants 63 va. Lakewood Merchants 61. Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. CaB 945-9554 Boya Golf; Shani Wemnan. Girt. Baaketball; Joahua Woodman. Football. to...SUBSCRIBE To honor lhe 24 Scholar-Athlete Award uttered for the achoiaraltip." said MHSAA Students from Defeat and Hastings who Track A Field; Marie DeWin, Giri* Crore Country; Marie DeWin. Girt. Track A Field; Danielle Dipat. Girl. Volleyball; Angela Fruin, GirU Golf; Joaeph Jaros, Boya Soc- "Theae mdhriduah have alao excelled NOTICE OF MEETING DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS Barry County Plnr.nlng/Zonlng Commission will meet on ths following dates or al the call of the chair. MARCH 13, 1995 APRIL 24, 1996 MAY 22, 1995 JUNE 26, 1995 JULY 24, 1995 AUGUST 28, 1996 SEPTEMBER 25, 1995 OCTOBER 23, 1996 NOVEMBER 27, 1995 DECEMBER 28, 1995 Berry County Zoning Board of Appeals will meat on the following dates or at the call of the chair. 43H-36H; H; Braddock 41-39. Brewer 40H-39M; Keeler 3342; l.ndnarkrr 37K42M; Beckwith 3644; Monctadia 3343; N. Hall 3347; Snyder 3347; Jeaick 3248; Kanreky 3149; M. Hall 27-33. I6I; P. Snyder 113; A. Graham 172; L. ta­ ler 163; L. tary 164; D. Larsen 166; O. Cochran 166; C. Graham 137; S. Nevins 130; L Gilloru 158440; V. Hunting 192; B. Wilkin. 214-538. Hummers 50-30; Slow Pokes -CIW-31W; 173. R. Shapiey 174469, J Mercer C. Beckwith 139454; V. Carr D. Kelley 197-511; G. Gibran B. Andres 200-333. Varaeya 43H-36H; Boateya Cla-drtt; Queation Marka 3941; Thompnie Trading tat 3743; Nite N Gala 32H47H; Algon­ quin Farm 3IH48H; LoHarvea 30H49H; Valley Realty 30-50. 15-9, Nefl'i Printing 13-11; Country BiunpkiM 12 12; Black Sheep 11-13 Pin Seeker. 10-14; Cotraurnen Concrete 10-14; Lil 214-316; S Salaxar 117-338; C. Swinkunaa 138-346; S. Lambert 182482; N. Moucoulia 163415; K. Thomason 180475; O. Scobey 154409. C. Ryac 185419; M Dull 148-380, F- Rnmaey 143410; S Drya 136417; L. Allen 132424; F Ruthruff 176; B. Moore 184-323; 193481; 176461; 195468; 133; B. Howes 130; K. Colvin 177; D. Keeler Johnson 143. Baker 203; F. Colvin 133; H. Keeler 174; 1. Maida I3fc C. Trrrrafog 163. IL Fogp, FEBRUARY 21, 1995 MARCH 21, 1995 APRIL 18, 1995 MAY 16, 1995 Santoro 213-343; K. Sutfe 196-330; M. Sayda 189-314; D. Barumua 179-486; S. Snider 160466; B. Brvem 163-433; C. Wilcox 162-429: D. Snyder 172-420; S. Craven 138-386 S. Howell 162-376; D. Snyder 203; L Devi. III; D. Lambeth 177; M. Brigg. 162; M. Bowman 137; D. Vtckoa 133; S. Crore 131. OCTOBER 17, 1995 NOVEMBER 21, 1995 DECEMBER 19, 1995 Time of The meetings for both groups will be at 7:30 P.M. In the Community Room In the Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St., Hastings, Michigan. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes fo printed materials being considered at the meeting, to Individuals w*th disabilities at the meetlng/heering upon ten (10) days notice to the Coun­ ty of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or senrices should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: 103. 220 W. STATE ST. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 816/9484o91 209. T. 219-331; FL Otriatlanren 186; R. Snore 212; D. Hause 173; D. GiUom 147. Feanome 4 43-29. HAL 43-29. Diehard. 42H-29H; BSer. 39-33; Holey Roller. 36-36; MMka 36-36; Load Hog. 33-37; Friend. 35-37; Dynamite. 34-38; Taatnaafoe'a 34-34; Rookie. 32H-39H; Hooter Crew 29-35; Jadecided 2844; 9 and a Wig­ gle 2844; Begitmer. 27H-4OM; Really Rot ■a. 2741. JUNE 20, 1995 JULY 18, 1995 AUGUST 15, 1995 SEPTEMBER 19, 1996 GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings BcUHld* Vicken 202-577; S. Sanbora 184-516; J. Woody 181-479; W. Fnead 183475; D. Friend 173473; M. Neymetya 169437; B. Howell 124-367; R. Craven 183; O. Snyder 180; J Smith 179. F Mead 172. at any of these area locations 49H-30H; Ph. 43-33; and Em 41H-38H: 22H-574; F.H. Faroe. 48H-3IH; Mace’. HRS Machme 44H-33K; Eye Speoilinx 4IM-38M; Mtefin Nmh.-lte dura 3343; Lifcaytex Valley Reeky 22-58. 199-380; E. Hammorerre 192486; T. Chriaaopha 202-336; Y. Markley 190474; C. Pnaten 183464; M Mason 178-301: S. 161423; 156-388; 128-367; 137427; 147-397; 147411; B Vrogindewey 162403; M. Dull L. Yoder 164433; J. Gardner R. Murphy 168462; P Caatteberry D Brewer 136-390; I. Leo R. Kaempel 139443: D. Moore C Trumbull 131; J. Dorea 143 Ray Jones Etec. 52-28; Outboard Inn 46H-33M; Naahvilie Chiro 44-36: Upa and Down 42-38. Big B a 3842; Melaleuca Inc 36H-43W; Cedar Creek 33-39; Trouble 173-310; B Cuddahee 200-336. J Horteaa 161; J. Lewis 171; C. Burpee 133; C. 198-364; C. Williams 147; S. [14-353; M Sobteaky 172; S Evereu 170444 170; B. Michelob 32-38; TM Wnainub Duo 34H-45H: pearance 23H-56H. Lasaies 47-29; Durward Ap­ In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thornappie Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Concord Drugs Mason-Davis Line Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies United Gas Station (W. State St.) Terry’s Tick Tock Hard’s Quick Stop In Middleville Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt's Market In Lake Odessa Bradee Drugs Cart’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville South End Morgan Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowhng Comer Store Gun Lake — Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 26, 1995 Third offense drunk driver gets one year in jail A 40-year-old Kalamazoo man who pleaded guilty earlier this month to a charge he drove drank In July war sentenced Thursday in Barry Counly Circuit Court to 12 mootha in Jail and five years of probation. Robert P. Harris was also ordered lo pay $5,000 in fines and coats. Judge Richard Shuster said that Harris has a problem In that he drives after he drinks. This is Harris' sixth drank driving conviction, lhe judge said. Hants pleaded g-Uty to a count of drunk driving, tnird offetne. as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to recommend lo the court al Harris’ sentencing that be receive no more than one year in jail The prosecutor alao agreed lo dismiss a misdemeanor charge that Harris drove with a suspended license, second offense, and a habitual offender charge. Harris told the court during his plea that he wm driving drunk and pulled over lo the COURT NEWS: side of lhe road and fell asleep. He was awskened by a police officer, he said. He reportedly had a blood alcohol level ot .23 percent. A .10 is considered legally intoxicated. fa other recrar cowl bwwas: • A 26-ycar-old Delton resident accused of manufacturing and possessing drugs and rec'iving and concealing stolen firearms in September stood mute to the charges. Not guilty pleas were entered on Stacey G. Wyman s behalf. 1963 YAMAHA ENTICER WANTED: Wood Chest Dress­ er. CaU after 5:00pm 945-2090 $600, OBO- 765-5306 l.t/sF A / OUtlU LOST TWO YEAR COORDINATE STUDENT EXCHANGE with EF Founds tfan and share the world with your commaaky! Weak with foafagn saadeua, ho* taasAfoa. and Meh schools * foe Hastings area. Fun provided. Not a paid position, expenses paid. For information, call 1-KXM4-SHARE. HASTINGS- one bedroom upstairs apartment, $350 brdndcs utilities. 616-948-2347 LARGE RENTAL FACILI­ TY, an eecasfaas. 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Wyman is charged with one count ot manufacturing marijuana, which ia punishable by up lo four yean in prisen or a $2,000 tine, or both, and a count of possessing less than 25 grams of cocaine, which carries a maximum sentence of four years In prison or a $25,000 fine, or both. Both counts were charged as second offenses, which doubles the maximum possible sentences on both charges. Wyman is also charged with three counts of receiving and concealing stolen firearms. Those charges are punishable by up to 10 yean in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. A Feb. 9 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 24-year-old Plainwell man stood mule to charges that in December be possessed a handgun and marijuana with the inlent to deliver IL Not guilty pleas were entered on Richard E Cheeseman's behalf. He Is charged with carrying a concealed weapon, which is punishable by op lo five yean In prison or a $2J00 fine. He alao faces a charge be possessed marijuana with the intent to deliver IL which carries a maximum sentence of four yean In prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He Is also charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the maximum sentences oo me other charges by one snd one half times. A Feb. 9 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 44-year-old Delton man nood mule to charges that be was a felon in pteeastoo of a firearm In November. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Stephen R. Fetterley. Fetterley is charged with possessing a firearm while ineligible to do so because be bad previously been convicted of a felony. That charge is punishable by up to five yean in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. A Feb. 9 pre-trial was set • A 21-year-old Dowling man stood mute to a charge he assaulted another mao with a beer bottle in October. A not guilty plea was entered oo Michael I. Newman's behalf. Newman ia charged with a. count of assault with a dangerous weapon, which ia punishable by up » four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. A Feb. 9 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 46-year-old Hastings woman stood mute to charges she assaulted two people snd resisted police to July A not guilty plea was entered on Theresa ft Evans'bdtef. Evans is charged with resisting and obstructing an officer of the Hast Ings FbUce Department, which is a high-court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison of a $1,000 fine. She alao faces two counts of assault, a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of 90 days in Jail or a $500 fine, or both. She is also charged with maliciously causing less than $100 in damage to a door at the Oide Towne Tavern, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jailor a $100 fine, or both. A Feb. 9 pre-trial was set • A Jsn. 26 pre-trial WM set * r s 49-yearold Kalamazoo nan accused of breaking into a Delton home In September. Ignacio Burciaga faces a count of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling, which is punishable by up lo 15 years In prison. He stood mute to the charge in December and a not guilty plea was entered. • A Hastings woman stood mute to a charge toe oikutdcu tne peace in May. A not guilty plea was entered on Kimberly L Macleod*t behalf. Disturbing the peace U punishable by up to 90 days In jail or a $100 fine, or both. A Feb. 6 trial and a Jan. 26 pre-trial were scheduled for Macleod. Three other members ot the Macleod family are scheduled for trial on related charges st the same time Snowfall total was 13 inches The mounds of snow that were predicted to fall oo Friday never developed. Bo. when the snow did start, it kept tailing and falling and falling. Nearly 13 inches between Satur­ day and Monday. To be precise, the Hastings area received 12.9 inches of snow on those three days, said Dave McIntyre of WBCH who U lhe local weather observer for lhe National Weather Service. Temperatures have ranged from 31 to 35 in recent days. The season total to date is 39 inches of snow, be said. Based on a 30 year average by the National Weather Service, the Hastings area usually receives s little more than 52-inches a season so "we re Just about where we normally are.' McIntyre said. During the month of January, through Wednesday. Hastings has had 2S.3 Inches of snow, which Is more snow than it usually gets this month. In December, 8.8 inches of snow was recorded and 1.9 inches in November. John Macleod. 51. Is charged with resisting sod obstructing police officers, a high court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years In prison or a $1,000 fine. He is also charged with disturbing the peace. Susan Macleod. 24. faces charges ot forcibly assaulting a police officer, which carries a maximum sentence ot two years in prison or a $1,000 fine or both, and disturbing the peace. Linda Macleod. 40. Is charged with resisting police, assault, which Is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days In jail or a $100 fine or both, and disturbing tbe The three stood mute to there charges to August and not guilty pleas were entered for them. All three also were charged with a count of aggravated walking for allegedly stalking a Hastings woman this tall. Aggravated stalking Is a felony punishable by up to five yean in priaon or a $10j000 fine, or both. The Macleods cotdd alao be sentenced to probation for any term of yean more than five. The three stood note to those charges In November and oct guilty pleas were entered oo their behalves. peace. Car-truck crash injures two arsa men THORNAPPLE TWP. — A 34-year-oid Nashville am and a Mlddtoville teenager were bun Monday in a car-pickup truck crash oo M-37 south of Parmalee Road, report deputies at the Barry County Sheriffs Departmm JobnB. Miller, of 6224 Thornxpple Lake, and Shawn L. Rayonid. 18. of 315 High Su belli were treated by Thornappie Township Ambulance personnel but refused to be tArn to a hospital, police said. Miller waa driving south on M-37 at 7:30 a.m. when he lost control of bls car. crossed the center litre, and Mt the truck tkiven by Raymond, who was taking evasive action, aepuues xaia. Hastings man hurt in traffic accident HASTINGS TWP.—A car-pickup truck ersab oo M-79 Saturday injured a 27-year-oM Hastings man. suae police troopers from the Hastings post said. Darrin J. Pitta, of 2905 Charlton Park Road, was treated at Fetmock Hospital and released. Pitts was dri-.mg wen on M-79 near McKeown Road at 10 aun. when bls vehicle was hit by as eastbouod car driven by Phyllis M. Dishman, 35. of 7292 Marshall Rood, Nashville, troopers said. Dishnm crossed the center line after rootber vehicle pasaed ter and canoed ter to lose ter visibility, police said. Car reported stolen from Hastings home HASTINGS —A 1990 Chevy Cavalier wm reportedly stolen eartier this week from a home on South Jeflersoo Street. Hastings Chy Pottre report. Tte victim told officers ttet te parked the car in a driveway next to Ma hone M 11:20 pja. Sunday night He discovered Ma car nSsstag M 8 am. tte next morning. The victim said te left tte keys In tte vehicle. Two hurt in pickup truck rollover JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A 25-year-old Dowling man and a Battle Geek woman were hurtFriday In a pickup track crash on Lacey Road near Hutchinson Rond, said troopers m tte Hastings pent of the Michigan Stale Police. Kim Y. Fetch was driving east on Lacey al 11:30 p.m when she lost control of ter track oo tte snow-covered road, ran off tte pavement, went Into tte dUdi and overturned, troopers said. Fetch and ter peurnger. Michael J. Peartman. of 10550 N. Ave, were taken to tte Battle Creek Health System's cornrntmity she. where they were treated and released. ma* Lamm remXAwtolm^rere*Amarm* mmmmLamm woman nospnaitzeo arter two crasnes MIDDLEVILLE — A 43-year-old Nashville woman wxa taxi as the result of two car crashes Monday at tte Intersection of Main and Grand Rapids streets, Barry County Sheriffs deputies MkL Sally J. Thayer, of9360 Scott Road, wax treated at Pennock Hospital and released. In tte first accident, which occurred at 6:15 a.m.. Thayer waa driving cant on Main when ter vehicle struck a car driven by Nancy J. Hough, 48. of 2555 Buehler Road. Hastings, who wre stopped for a stop sign st tte intersection, deputies said. Thayer Bid police ate was unable to stop in time. Hough was not reported Injured kt the crash. Nearly half an bow later. Thayer's car. which n parked * tte intersection after die first accident, was hit by Paul A. Meek. 27, of 8141 W. Suae Road, MkkSeviBe, poBce said. Meek also sold deputies te wm not able to stop in time to avoid a crash. Local man faces drunk driving charge RUTLAND TWP. — A 2«-year-old Hastings man was arraigned Tuesday in 56th District Court on a count of drank driving, tbinl offense. Jack B. Hull, of 3013 Heath Road, was scheduled for a Feb. 2 pre-exam and bad a $1,500, lOpocent bond set for him. HuH wm arrested Monday night by Barry County Sheriffs deputies after they pulled him over on Airport Road near Heath Road* about 11:40 pjn.poUoe said. Deputies sMd Hull wm driving on the wrong side ot tte road when they firn saw Mm chiving ere at Chief Noonday Road. They followed Hun and saw Mm weave over tte txnur line several Hires before they puDed Mm over, they said. A sample of Mood wm taken to determine Huffs Mood alcohol level at tte time cf tte traffic slop. He wm alao ticketed for having Improper license plates, driving with a suspended license, and not having proof ot Insmnce. deputies said. Hastings resident hurt in truck crash BALTIMORE TWP. — A pickup truck aeddeat on Lawrence 'ioad Sunday Injured a 42-year-old Hastings resident troopers st tte state police poet to Hastings report. Mcreditb J. Reid, of 3990 Bird Road, wm driving east on Lawrence near Cteriton Park Road at about 2 pm. when Reid tost control of tte vehicle, .crossed tte cr ter line, and went off tte left side ot the road, noopera said. They said the track tot an earth embankment and overturned, coming to re* onto dree. Reid wm treated and released * Pennock Hospital. Runaway car misses supermarket HASTINGS — A runaway car almost crashed into tte Felpausch Food Center Wednesday. Jsn. 18. according to Hastings City Police. Officers said tte car wm parked on Court Sheet * noon facing ea* when It slipped cm of gear and roiled ea* down the street. Tte car jumped tte cutb oo Michigan Avenue and landed before it bit the Felpausch building, they said. No damage reportedly wm done to the car or tte building, and tte owner came and got his car soon aft-rward. police said. . RoK-over injures Freeport resident IRVING TWP. — A 67-yesr-oid Freeport woman wu hurt Saturday to a roU-over accident on Wood School Road, sato Michigan Sure Police* the Hastings pc*. Tammy S. Hayes wm driving south on Wood School near Ryan Road at 12:30 pan. when she came over a bill and to* control of ter car. troopers said. Haya swerved oter tte center line, then swerved back and ran off the right side ot tte road teclwards. police said. They raid lhe car collided with a culvert, overturned and came io rest in a stream. Hayes sought her own treatment for her tnjurie* She was ticketed for driving too fart for condition* and not having proof of insurance, police said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-02-02.pdf c59f8c156fa40dd43c1be152f2b35cae PDF Text Text RUSTIKCS WJC tVMH Hl s aiiaxsi ------------- R'^ICTWl------------------------------------------------- A camera’s look Saxons’ rally at Winterfest falls short, 76-72 See Page 3 SeePage 10 GR Symphony to be here Feb. 12 SeePage 12 Devoted to the Interests ofBarry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 2,1905 VOLUME 140, NO. 51 PRICE 25* Hastings may try Hillcrest Model by Jswu Gallup Staff Writer A proposed class tchedule restructuring for Hastings High School Is expected to provide students built-in time tor proper self help and io give them more opportunities to take elective courses. A major reason for '-e change to the Hillcrest Model to to hel p students learn in a less fragmented way. sod by having a study period when teachers are available to help students overcome the obstacles of transpotation and time when trying to do homework or get help from their Instructors In a mi Iowa such as Hastings, most students ride the bus. snd have limited opportunldes to stay after school 10 study. Most have otber obiigacloos that also take up 11 ny, pfYsmg RDOdlCr OtiSlACiC. The new proposal, already approved In principle by the Board of Education. will be examined at the next board meeting on Monday. Feb. 20. with action anticipated. Benefits are natty with the new proposal, said Jody Shelton, director of educational setvices for the Hastings Area School System. Rfith the Hillcrest 94odel students have for &5-nunuteclasaesaday. with one of the "subjects" a "seminar' hour. Some subjects are taught three times a week, either Monday. Wednesday and Friday, others are twice a week, on Tueaday and Thursday. Instead of having lo pick up. move and lake up a new subject every 55 minutes, the students' schedule will more closely match the everyday world of work. Shelton said. The increased time in each block also allows the teacher lo have much more time with each student to interact, help and encourage. Today's class schedule hampers a teacher's ability to have adequate time for each student, she said. Shelton said she sea the entire school as being more user friendly, giving the students a better "sense of belonging" with the Hillcrest Model The 85-minute seminar block of time set for twice a week Is a valued part of the new schedules, Shphon nid. Also, Instructional lime is Interrupted less frequently with special events scheduled in the seminar hours. "It's a more efficient way of Using a study period that is more effective for an students," she said. Teachers also are given seminar periods, with groups from all class levels aaaignrd to the group. With Ute mix of grade levels, upperclassmen act as role models for the newer students, she said. Any student can get a pass out of one seminar and go to talk io another teacher about a problem or concern. Research has shown Hastings staff that students become very protective of the seminar time, and often form study groups on their own. "People who have experience with the HI'dcre-’plan are vl y entiled," Shelion said. "They my once you've tried h, youTl never want to go back." The larger blocks of time allow another subject to be scheduled, and allows a student who to taking a nil! academic load of coftege prep studies make an enrichment or vocational data. The change to "staff generated" Shelton said, and has been utxftr study for the past three yean. Hastings' proposal is patterned after the Hillcrest model but has been tailored to ft Hastings' schools needs, she added. Attorney Robert Byington (center) and Probate Judge Richard Shaw unvad a portrait of Judge Richard Shuster during Tuesday's program. The picture wM ba hung on the wwl in the back of the courtroom Barry County bids farewell to Judge Shuster by Nick Hoffman SnarWrirer Barry County bid farewell to its retiring circuit court judge. Tueaday during a special program end open bouse In the circuit courtroom. Htmdreds of friends, family members and supporters pecked into toe chamber for die program, which featured a series of speakers who praised Judge Richard M. Shuster and dunked him for his years of service on the bench. Shutter thanked those who attended the program, and those who have supported him during bis years in Hastings. "I'm overcome by all of you coming hoe," be said. "I thank you for the yean and years of friendship and support." Probate Judge Richard H. Shaw presided over the program and Introduced the speakers. Many local and state officials spoke during the program. Among those present was Michigan Supreme Court Justice EHxaltedt Weaver. presented Shuster with a resolution from the commission, honoring him for his service. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray gave Shuster a similar proclamation passed by the Hastings City Council that also designated Jan. 31.1995. aa Richard M. Shuster Day. On behalf of State Rep. Terry Geiger, who could not attend, Barry County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer presented Shuster with Sea SHUSTER continued on page 2 Retired Sheriff Wood has no regrets with career by EUh»e GBbert Assistant Editor Dialog hto 20-year career sa Barry County Sheriff. David Wood found out what it was like to be locked behind bars. Secretary Iris Loftus even brought breed and waaer to him. After a number of phone calls. Wood raised hie "bail" and gained freedom. Wood's "jail sentence" was ail In the name of charity — to help the local chapter of the American Cancer Society raise funds to fight cancer. That's where bis "bail" money were As sheriff. Wood integrated into many facets of the comrrauuty. from taking a nun Bitting In the dunk tank during Sumerfest to benefit the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce to riding horseback In parades through local towns. On the serious side of Ms work, be bas sometimes been spotted al the act re of a vehicle accident, giving deputies a land. or at one of the lakes with the dt< e team, searching for a victim, or even at a downtown Hastings Intersection administering CPR to save a life. Once, he talked a gun-toting man out of committing suicide. Wood has put bis heart Imo trying to steer children away from harmful drugs by teaching Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) classes at area schools. With his personal time, be has taken an interest in a number of civic groups and has always found time to serve Ms church. Wood. 56. was honored for Ms service to the county at a retirement dinner Saturday. He retired Dec. 31 after serving 31 years with the sheriffs department as a marine enforcement deputy, sergeant and undersberlft before becoming sheriff. Stephen DeBoer, a former Michigan State Police commander, baa been appointed to fiUdte remaining two years of Wood’s term. "I never looked al this as a job." Wood said. "Being here 31 yean bas been a key part of my life... A major prat of my career life wm given to the county k. this job. A "real honor and a privilege to serve the community." to the way Wood describes his tenure. "I saw the job as more than just a job or profession. I saw it as a responsibility that was given to me that I needed to nil to the best of my ability and that's what I tried to do." Wood has been active with the sheriffs department water rescue dive team since 1965. "I was out here the other day. be said before retiring, "at Algonquin Lake wife the guys, and I Intend to Kay active In that as long as the new sheriff thinks I'm capable or will allow me to. k was bard for me al first when I became sheriff to let go of some of the mantie activities because that was always dose to my heart" Wood originally was appointed to the sheriffs post Dec. 4. 1974. to fill the remaining two years of retiring Sheriff Meri Campbell. Wood won each successive election in bls own right. The mechanics of campaigning will not be pan of the job that Wood, a Republican. WiU miss, be said. But meeting people was an aspect be always enjoyed, along with doing other public relation- work and presenting programs. Despite nor being fond of campaigning. "I David Wood has served the Barry County Sheriffs Department for 31 years, including 20 as sheriff Kill think the sheriffs position should be elected." be said. The first year I ran (for sheriff) In *76. the former undersheriff ran against me." Wood said During the remaining yean of Wood's two decades at the helm of the department, he only bad one other opponent, a retired stNe police trooper. Wood doesn't dismiss the possibility of getting yxxber job. Tm not going to retire and sit back ml fish and hunt (even though be enjoys those activities). I am going to find something constructive. I keep saying I have to have something structured for me... another job or whatever." Wood and tns wife Rose Arm are pursuing plans to be active in short term missionary work. In their research, they have found the scope of misslanary work to be very broad — from offering support services to individual missionaries to running guest bouses on the mission field; from working In an office as close as Grand Rapids to preaching in a far oft land. "We re really stepping out on faith right at this point," be said. The Woods already experienced the joy of helping others when they went so Alaska In June and helped build a church In an area where the people couldn't afford to build it themselves. They are doing some things right now fix missionaries, handling prayer letters, etc. "Our plans are what we feel the Lord wants for us. what God has for us in the future. We really believe that He had bis band in everything that's happened right now with Ibis retirement stage. We're the kind of people that really believe that the Lad bas something else for me to do now. otherwise He wouldn't have opened up things the way be has. "But we aren't going to just ail back and say....'show me what it is.' We've got responsibility on our part. We will probably begin sending out letters, saying Tiere we are. what do ytxi need? what's available?, what can we do for you (in mission work)?. We know there Is more out there to be done than will ever get accomplished, so I'm sure we will never be al a loss fa something to do .We don't know If it will be outside the United States. We donl know If well ever leave Hastings.' "Family has always been a big part of ora time and it still la." They have two daughters, two sons and 11 grandchildren. See WOOD, continued on page 3 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 2. 1995 Hastings MEAP scores in reading, science ‘flat,’ but math up by Jara Gallup Staff Wraer flutings students' scores on the Michigan Education Assessment Program In reading and science are pretty rial In general, but math scores are up. said Judy Shelton, director or educational services for the Hastings Area School System. MEAP leas are given annually an fourth-, seventh- and tenth-graders in reading for story and renting for information and math, and testa in science are given to fifth- and 11 th- grade students, (see chan) Shelton said while ifn better to leu Ute News Briefs Red Cross sets pancake supper The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a pancake supper front 5 an 7 pm. Friday. Dec. 10. ar the Hastings High School cafeteria. The fond-raiser will be held prior to the Haaiags Manhall vanity basketball «■“* Com will be S3 for adults. SI fo children and lots under 2 yean of ag can css for free Proceeds will go toward local Red Croat predicts. Tickets may be purchased from Gary Begg. Terry Milter. Judy Whmemore. Betty Heat*. Ardie Baton, Steve Radaiu. Fots While. Neil Braendle, Bill Camp­ bell. Mary Haaenberg. Bob Byington, Deb James or Karen Despres or slop by the focal Red Cross office ■ 116 E Stare St., above the K tenaty store in downtown Hastings Hospice support group formed Barry Community Hosptcc will offer a “Growing Together Through Grief’ support group for anyone who has ex­ perienced tne ueain ot a rneno or iovcu cee The group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each moruh a the Barry Community Hospice office. 301W S. Michigan Ave.. Hastings, the old Barry County Cooperative Easeasion Service office. The fins session is scheduled for Tbunday. Feb 9 Group sessions, which will be handled by the Barry Community Hospice bereavement < oorrtinaanr. will focus on turning stout die journey of grief, reviewing available resources and mdtv-dual sharing. There is no charge for the support group and no need lo pre-regsster. Infornanon stared wnh the group is confidential For more information, call Rebecca Wilcox at hosptre. a 948-8452 Geiger replaced at Woodland Twp. Sue Pepper has been appointed to a miner's seat cm the Woodland Township Board, replacing Terry Geiger, who resigned alter being elected state representative from the 87lh District. Pepper, who was a member of the Woodland Village Council before she and her family moved k> Woodland Township, was sworn in last week at die board's regular meeting . Geiger was elected to the Township Board in 1992. but sought and won former Rep. Bob Bender s seal m the Stale I rgiilatot in Ina year's election The 117th District lakes m all of Berry Conwy and the lower half of Ionia Camay. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Soc.-ty will meet at 7:30 tonight at the WoodUad Uom Club Den. Anyone interested in publishing stories of Barry County veterans especially is mviicd. The War Veterans Book Committee of the society is compiling information and pictures for a series of separate books about veterans from the county who served in the Civil War. the Spanish American War. Worid Wars I and 11. the Korean and Vietnam conflicts and Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf The meeting tonight will provide in­ formation. a format and answer ques­ tions for veterans, their family members and descendants interested in submitting military service history, and their lives before and after the war in which they served. There will be no charge to have a veteran's history included in one of the books, but a fee of $3 is being suggested to cover expenses of handing pictures. The War Veterans Committee is co­ chaired by Jane Barlow and Mike Hook. For more information about the veterans' books or about the society’s meeting, call Tom Niethamer at 367-494 I or Hook al 945-4874 same children lo gauge improvement, even tracking class levels u the MEAP does "through time you still want to see substantial Increases (in the scores). "Our reading and science are fairly high, and were looking al strategies to improve reading.'she said. Two things are important for the students when dealing with MEAP tests, she said. The alignment of the curriculum must be so that things tested on the MEAP have been taught previously to the children. For esample, If the MEAP tested fourth­ grade students on magnets and the subject Tobacco education class is Feb. 13 Barry County Substance Abuse Ser­ vices will offer a one-time “Tobacco Education" class for students from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday. Feb. 13. The class is geared toward students who have been caught smoking at school or going through the court system because of a smoking violation. The outline of the course asks four was not studied until the fifth grade, those students would have lower texts scores through no fault of their own. Also. Shelton said, the students have to be familiar with the format of the tests, so they've had experience with iL Special attention will be paid to reading for information by school officials, and language arts and math are looked at regularly, she said. Improvement in science, which has more consistent standards. Is more easily measured than language arts. * "Writing and reading are separate; trying to come together with goals causes confusion, and it is more difficult to reach agreement on how iodo it," she added. Ot the high science scores, Shelton said the school will work at keeping them high and still try «o improve, and continue to make improvement in reading and math. “Science has been our strength." she said. One reason for the success of the science is the coordinated curriculum for K-12, and alignment u what is needed. MEAP lest results give administrators the latest and best information on the status of students, and lets them modify or make changes if needed HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM MEAP DISTRICT RESULTS 1993 4th Story — 66.4 Info. — 46.1 Math — 44.1 1994 4th Story — 65.6 Info. - 39.3 5th Science — 79.1 7th Story - 68.3 Info. — 48.0 Math — 47.1 8th Science - 70.9 8th Science - 72.1 10th Story - 57.4 Info. - 44.9 Math - 23.2 10th Story — 763 Info. - 39.7 Meth — 40.0 11th Science —53.7 11th Science —456 kind of smoker am 17" 2. Teen problems and the benefits of unppi rg 3. "Who says it’s cool?" 4. "How can i make the changes?" Cost b $10 For more information, or to sign up. call Angela Fall at 948-4866 Humane Society to meet Monday The next general membership meeting of the Barry County Humane Society will be held Monday. Feb. 6. a Hatting. High School. Rotan 8121. A docussion will be held on proponed by-law changer. Jaycees to offer singing Valentines The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees will offer a singing valentine service to area residents on Valentine’s Day, Tues,<y. Feb 14 For $6 the Jaycees will sing a song and deliver a card to the intended. A song, a card, a candy kiss and a flower can be sent for $10. The singing vaieatmes, a hmd-nusing service being provided for the eighth year in a row, may be sent to loved ones, parents, grandparents, children or even good friends. The valentines will be delivered bet­ ween 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 14. The proceeds will be used for future Jaycce projects. Requests within the city of Hastings are preferred, but special arrangements can be made to have one delivered out­ side of town. A $10 minimum package is required to go outside the city limits. The choice of songs will include "Let Me Cail You Sweetheart." "You Are My Sunshine." "I Want A Girl Just Like the Girl Who Married Dear Old Dad" and "Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear." For more information or to order a singing valentine, call 945-9454 All-night party plans progressing The next meeting for organizers of the annual Hastings High School all-mghs renter party will be at 7:30 p.m. Mon­ day. Feb. 6. a the Central Elementary Library. The annual all-night party h an effort to provide graduating seniors with an alcohol-free, safe alternative after com­ mencement. which this year is scheduled for June 2. The location of the pony is kept a secret until the evening it occurs For more ingormaion. or to donate or help, call 9*8-9245 ‘Walk for Warmth’ plans under way The annual "Walk for Warmth" plan­ ned for Saturday. Feb. 25. will indude a one- or three-mile walk in Hastings, a mini-walk at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Orangeville and another mini­ walk at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Hastings. Pledges from the annual fund-raiser, coordinated by the Community Action Agency, go to elderly and needy people to help them with home heating bills over the winter Pledge sheets arc available for anyone interested tn walking for pledges of sup­ port. The forms may be picked up at the CAA, 1207 S. Jefferson St., Hastings; WBCH Radio or the Hastings Public Library. Opening ceremonies for the walk in Hastings will be at 9:45 a.m. Feb. 25 at the Free Methodist Church Last year, the walk raised $8,530 in Barry County. For more information, call 948-4260 SHUSTER, continued resolution pawedjby the State cf Michigan thanking him for bit wort Many speakers recalled Shuster's reputation as a lough judge, and Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver said that officers a bis department refer to those who go before the judge as being "Sbusrer-ized." Among the many-others who spoke were Shuster's ton Jim; lx Ron Neil, commander of the stale police’s Hastings post; Kevin Rrrfred Judge Richard Shuster (right) is pictured han with QramMQ daughter Saly. eon Jkp.deughter Katie end wiePoay. . Bowling, the stale's court administrator for Barry Camay's legion; attorney Jim Haber. and Genesee Courtly Circuit Court Judge Robert Ransom Many noted tha one at Shuster's legacies will be the "conference method" for attorneys, does away with the old adversarial approach and leads the parties to a more satisfactory result Near the end of the program, a portrait at Shuster tna unveiled. The picture, provided by the members tit the county bar. will bang handling divorces and child custody cases. Speakers said the system, which Shuster developed with the help of county's Friend in the bock tit the courtroom alongside at other judges Wjo have served in the county's circuit court of the Court office and several local Counseling major function of Veterans Affairs Office by Elala, Gilbert Asjutmu Editor Veterans who rear 1e in Barty County have a friend in Joyce Weinbrecbt and the Veter­ ans Affaks Office. Weinbrecbt is the authorized agent for tbe Veterans Affairs Office, lo ated on the third floor of the County Courthouse In Hastings She is nos a county rmpioyee but she does receive a $267 mcatbly stipend from the county plus $50 a mouth from tbe Michigan Veterans Trust Fund. Out of that she said sbe has to pay her own social secu­ rity and income tax. Weinbrecbt accepted the Job last year M a way of contributing to society. she said. "Counseling Is the major function of tbe Veterans Affairs Office." Weinbrecbt told the County Board of Commissioners last week rrtten she presented bet annual report. Matching veterans' needs with available resources Is a big thrust of tbe wort. Such emergency needs Include preventing utility shutoffs. food, gasoline, delinquent house payments or rem. overdue taxes, etc. Help with pensions, obtaining service records, education grants, insurance claims and widow benefits are also part of the job. she said. Weinbrecbt will also help veterans with admission to the five VA Medical Cen­ tos in Ute state or help find legal aide when needed. Her work Includes overseeing local re­ quests for grama from tbe Michigan Veter­ ans Trust Fund which helps with veterans' emergency needs if they meet state criteria "In 1994. we made 61 grams which amounted to $7.510-52." "A volunteer committee of three (Joe Beaudry, representing tbe Korean War era; Burdette Hayner. Wald War It and Terrance Vickers. Vietnam era; meets twice each month to determine If the need and tbe ap­ plicant meet the g-aJelioex," Weinbrecbt said. -Needs which are not being mo seem to be transportation to out-of-county agencies and emergency money fa the veteran who doesn't meet the Michigan Veterans Trust tuna gutaennex. sne san. Tbe Michigan Veterans Tnat was estab­ lished after Worid War II with a $50 mlllloo fund by the Stale Legislature. Grams are made from the interest income from the In­ vested fond In addition to emergency needs grants, the fund awards tuition grams for children of veterans who are killed in active duty or tbe from service-conneaed illnesses. Weinbrecbt noted in her report tha Barry County citizens were given a total of $26,100 from the Soldiers and Sailors Burial Fund in 1994. "A committee of three meet every other month to review applications of veterans and spouses to determine eligibility for payment of $300 paid by the county (for burial expenses) as decreed by tha state...Burdette Hayner, Frank Weinbrecbt and Robert Shaffer currently are serving on this committee and receive a per diem fot their services, she said In her report. Five seek Barry Circuit judge appointment Who wiU lake over the judge's seat a the Barry Comry Circuit Court’ Tuesday was tbe Issi day on tbe job for Judge Richard M. Shuster, who retired after 12 yean on the bench. Stosur retired with two yean left to sene on his ux-year term, however, and Gov. John Engler naist now appoint someone to serve out the balance. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley and four area attorneys are seeking the appointment. Tbe attorneys include James Fisher. Michael McPhillips. David Tripp and Ralph Wilbur. The Michigan State Bar's Judicial Qualifications Committee is to evaluate the credentials of each of the candidates over the coming weeks. Tbe committee will determine who is qualified (or the position, and then will make a recommendation to Engler on which candidate is tbe most suited so take over the judge's sea. Engler reportedly has the option of accepting the committee's choice a he can appoint one of the other qualified Candida es Until the appointment is made. Judge Patrick McCauley, a retired judge from Kalamazoo, will preside over the circuit coat Crowley. 43. has served as the county prosecutor since being elected to the position in 1988. He graduated with an undergraduate degree In economics from Michigan Slate University In 1973. He earned a law degree from Wayne State University's law school in 1976. After law school. Crowley worked In tbe mm division of a bank for a year and a half. He then worked for two yean in the legal department of an insurance company, superviging claims litigation. He came to Barry County 1980 when he was appointed as an assistant prosecutor here. He was promoted to be tiie chief assistant prosecutor Isler that year and served in Hut role until bis election to prosecutor in 1988. succeeding Judy Hughes, who decided to seek a seal on the Third District Court of Appeals. Crowley said that working as the prosecutor has prepared him to take over the judge's scat because his office deals with many of the same marten the court handles. *1 think I am a good candidate fa the office because I have a desire to continue k> serve the public end the public interest and advance tbe interests of justice." Crowley said. Fisher. 44, Is a member of the local law firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher. He joined the firm as a partner In 1979. He earned is juris doctor from WSlTs law school in 1976. Before that, be graduated in 1973 from General Moton Institute with a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering. Fisba started working as an assistant prosecutor in Barry County In 1977. Six months later, be was prorrxxcd to be tbe chief assistant prosecutor, and on Jan. I, 1979 be was appointed lo serve as tbe county prosecutor after then-prosecutor See APPOINTMENT continued on page 14 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 2, 1995 — Page 3 WOOD, continued from page 1 HU bobble, Include working with bis bone, gardening, puttering around tbe bouse. fishing. deer bunting. And traveling atao la a favorite way to relax. < A native of Michigan City. Ind.. Wood has spent most of bis adult life in Michigan <He la a 1938 graduate of Gull Lake ■Community Schools and earned an *Msociite's degree in criminal justice from Lansing Community College. For a time be lived on a email farm east of Hickory Corners. The Woods moved to Hastings after be got tbe yob with the sheriff's ! 'Back when I Bret hired on there were tally 12 of us." ! The staff had grown to 17 road officers by lhe time be became sheriff, but the county kUdnl have a Jail at that time. ,* "All of our irundzs were being boused in taker Jails, primarily Eaton County. There Jwas even a period of time when we had them M lour different jails wound us." ; The tamer county Jail (tbe annex budding pear the counhouae) was dosed la 1963. tbe year Wood Joined the department, he yspls'nttl , ; "Until we opened a lockup In 1972. we (bad nine yean of transporting (Inmates) for ;court days to get them (bom another county Jail, take them so eosin) and take them hock <10 Jail) and on and on like that. It lock a lot vf manpower and a lot of one.’ ■ Once tbe lockup was operating in tbe ■county. It only held eight people, so other inmates still bad to be housed In places ■ruttide the county. ' la 1976. the county opened a regular jail facility. Its original capacity was 36. Il now InUs 73 because of renovations snd double ' "None of us had ever run a Jail or been arosasd a Jail when we opened up fat 76." Wood said They quickly learned. He and jail ■jmSnisussor Dan Dipcrt spent two weeks at tbe National Institute of Corrections In Boulder. Colo., look some correspondence courses snd west to a school put on by the Michigan Department of Corrections in tbe Livonta area. Further education was attained Brom two weeks of cotaaca sponsored by tbe National Sheriffs Association at the Unrvenity of Southern Cdlfornia. To gain a greaser aiderstanding of tea Job of corrections officers. Wood and Dlpert ■tended conoction offices training sessions. ■With all of this, we were able to put together policies and procedures — an those kinds of things for operating the jail....' Wood said Crime over the years in tbe county has been on tbe upswing, but tbe sheriff's department road patrol has not Increased propmtionaeiy. •We don't have a lot more road officers now than when we started, which is ■ruaing.' Wend add. noting that when he retted there were 15 road officen. •We've seen a steady increase over the years in tbe unowM ot crime la the ootaty-Yet we haven't Increased the staff that much when it comes right down to the actual people working on tbe road. Tbe department did Increase. We are up to 37 kinds of things than we used to II goes by spdii. *A study was done In the county not loo long ago. when you take our population and break It down and the amount of crime per 1.000 (peopie)...we aren't that far off...We're pretty much the same as surrounding counties... A lot of that is thsl we are a small county caught In the midst of bigger counties and we feel an overflow of Hut kind of crime .so we're affected by what's happening around us...we feel that pressure. "Crime bas gone up all over and we've gone up with it, also. 'Maybe we're a little bit behind all tbe others (in terms of more violent crime) in these areas. like with the drug problem. We were behind, but eventually it kind ot catches up with us. I think you're seeing this violent kind of thing now starting to surface a little bit in here. One ot the schools recently kicked somebody out for having a weapon." Child abuse and spouse abuse also were uncommon lo police work when Wood started bis career. He said. *Wc never knew anything about (it) when we firn started snd now that's pretty prominent In everything. I’ve got lo believe loo that there hat been t lot more emphasis on child abuse, sexual abuse, spouse abuse and so on and there's much more available to (help) these people and maybe they are not ■ afraid now to report 1L I don't know if tbe stuff was going on (years ago) and we just didn't realize II or know about It yean ago." Wood raid. "I believe that just our society today snd everything that's out there has created a lot of this kind of stuff. The things that you can see on television, the things that you can buy to watch, all this kind of stuff seems to play a part and it's more available lo our kids today and people today," he said. Reflecting on work tbe Sheriffs Department has done during bls erreer, one case he didn't think would be solved was the Mrnrity of remains found by hunters In the Gun Lake area. After "maybe two or three yean later or longer, it almost began to look like it was an unsoivablc kind of thing. We weren't sure who the person wu because we're talking about a limited amount of remains...We even had some of the remains stored here in a freezer. ."...Animals had pretty well destroyed the body and carried mon of II away. There were some parts of tbe body frozen with the clothes on them. I look tbe clothes bone and washed them and unbeknownst to my two daughters (one was in high school and the other in junior high st the time). I had them try them on (as a "quick and easy way" to try to determine tbe size of tbe dead person). Then I told them afterward (that the clothes were from tbe remains). I wasn't too popular for quite a few days... My girls probably wont ever forgive me for Hut." be laughed "Jerry Plank was my detective back then... He had worked on that (case) snd I think he was reading the Grand Rapids paper (several years later) ■ home and somebody bad a notice In there at their son missing snd the description. It. I think if I remember right, fit (the remains). He (Plank), just on a whimsical kind of thing, called that number and from that point on and with the help of detectives from the sltte police snd the crime Uba. the whim proved to he correct. Tha * was just good police work. "1 guess the biggest challenge as sheriff was lo operate the department with the funds available and do whtt we know Is our responsibility to the community." said Wood, who always wanted more officers on the road In addition, the department has lo try to keep up with new technology and the latest prevention programs "We are not a plush county, but yet the demands keep going up We still are in a position of trying to do more with less people," be said, acknowledging that "every administrator has das same challenge.* Cooperation with other law enforcement agencies has been a priority with Wood, he said. *A department like this can't function his career, seeing Wood on horsetrack was a familtar sight at many local without other departments .we've always worked with other agencies. Central Dispatch (911) Is good, really, it's excellent... It brought us Into the area of cooperation with the state police and other agencies... (We) coordinate our shift schedules...you cover one shin and well do another and well do one Jointly. "With 911 out there, and the closest car concept, 11 works just perfectly People call one place and Central (Dispatch) knows who is working... they in essence coordinate service. "When 911 started, we actually lost people to the road function because we bad to take road people to flu a position here (Inside) that used to be filled with Owner hrrs. Overall, he gives credit to good personnel for assisting him while he served as sheriff. •I was able to get good people, my undersheriff in particular, and jail administrator. The sheriffs posse "has been an excellent group of people lo work with and that's always been a fun side for me (parades and campouts)." Wood said. The posse recently voted to give Wood a lifetime honorary membership, which "I look It as a real privilege and an honor and I'm really pleased with that" One his career highlights, tha be calls an opportunity of a lifetime, was being accepted for 11 weeks of courses at tbe National FBI Academy in Virginia. Wood was the first person in the county to receive the Barry County Bar Association's prestigious Liberty Bell Award. Other awards Include a citation from the Michigan Stale Police for lifesaving, an Internal department award for talking a man out of suicide and many from civic groups sod organizations who honored him for service. Some frigid scenes from Gun Lake Winterfest people, but that's all the support people we have and foe Jan (staff) •There bat been a change In tbe type of crime we deal with more now. When I first hired on. marijuana was a word we could hardly pronounce back then." he said With marijuana came 'all of the drug culture that goes along with that kind of a thing" sad of course the drug and all die other illegal drugs being consumed Discussing crimes in general. Wood said. "Maybe we see— more murtfcc end those Mt Monteto tries hia luck at hitting the out houM w«h a pdf ba*. He was able to hi tie structure twice ki five Mm. Despite trio tritfd wind coming off Gun Lata, twaa kids could gat enough of tha Bov Spoelstra was the first of the walkers In the Pennock Hospital 5k run/wsk to cross the Ine. She finished in 35:12. Josh Breitnayar won the men's run wfih a time of 17:06 and Patti Langworthy won the women’s with a time of 2106. LUhan Bromley MIDDLEVILLE - Lillian (Tnhrwos) Brom­ ley. M. of Middlevine, pamrei away on Sunday. Ja.-uary 29, 1993 at Thornappie Manor in Hasrings. . She was bon on February 17,1906 st Six lakes (Mecosta County), the daughter of Ptdlander and Lillian (Wail) lotaaoe. She was raised in Six Lakes, moving to Big R^ads at foe age of IL She was raised by her *IMm**Bromley attended Ourd and Cobh Schools and lived la the Middlevine area for over forty years. She married Chester Bromley on July II. 1926 in Lakeview. They lived l»b at their married life in Bsrry County. She was employed ■ Keeler Beam and Whites Products daring dm war. Her hobbies were sewing, quilling, flowers, gardening, canning, music snd her children. She was preceded in death by her busband Chester on October 22, 1991; sons. Dune, Buddy, Chester and Richard; daughters lilliaa, Joyce Moored and Ruby Mansi; brothers, Kenneth Johnson. Franklin Johnson and Vernon Johnson; srsters, Violet Call, twin psier, Lillie Griffith; great grandson Michael Sportsmanship was tofl out In t» cold during ths finals of the broom bag competition at tw 14h Annual Gun Lata Wintertest. Bozo the Clown, far right, plays a game with tour kids from the audtence. The kids ddnl realize how the edd weather made It hard to blow up the baRoona. Survivors are tons. Frosty (Sharon) Bromley of Hastings. Donald of Hastings; daughters, Beatrice Bounty of Dehoa, Anne (Gale) Wright <f Hastings, Delia Bromley of Freeport and Dorothy (Duoy) Burtoo with whom she lived die pest eight yean. Rineral Services were held <m Tuesday at WilUcms Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment was in Striker Cemetery la Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. R was alandtog room only around tha stage lor the swimsuit fashion show There was no heater on the stage tor the models According to sources dose to the Polar Bear Club, a person can only be considered a'real* PdarBear.lt the entire body gets submerged In the frigid water. �P»o« 4 — The Hustings Banner — Thursday, February 2, 1995 I. I. Letta '~~~* —————— ■■■■ I I II I I* II ■ Integrated science program needs more communication lb The Editor: ■■ ‘Good Old Boy’ network still rules 7b The Editor: With tbe recent retirement! of both aheriff •nd Circuit Court judge, w-are reminded that the good oM boya are Mill in charge Atat. unforeeen ctrcunwtaaccs have once again forced incumbent! into well-timed eiiu • few yean before the coochaion of their terms Ttaa. the governor or tot "impartial •nd dnpawtonelr" local committee mute ap­ point ■ freih Republican toady lo finiah out the term. Two yean later • Democratic lacriScial lamb mutt face aa ■ incumbent" that hat had • 24-mouth head Hart ia getting bn feet oa the ground end ha name in the newipaper la the erne of freaWy appointed judgea, they usually jaal run lusnoteeed term after term in tow­ profile eieettom because fellow attorney! won't risk their influence with the court by challenging a judge for hu or her job. Thia abusive manipulation of the ayuem baa been a major contributing factor in holding this county ia the vine ot the same dogmatic ■ad backward ptutoeophy for ISO yean and made a mockery of the democratic procesa. Latte wonder that the voters have tom con­ fidence in the integrity ot their government and the courts, and. come election day, chooac to sit on their hands. Perhaps a member of the local media could find his or her way down to the county clerk's office and. as a refreshing change, conduct some investigative reporting. Readers and listeners might be imeretted in learning how many times in this soon-to-end century incumbenu have finished oat their final term and thereby grained ail political newcomers running for such career jobs as prosecutor, probate judge, sherift. county clerk, etc. the opportunity to present their views on i level playing field My only recollection ot such an election was the cosuest for District Court judge bet­ ween Gary Holman and John Huntley in 1971. Because at fa uniqurnres. a avaa one of Oe most spirited in years. Memories blur with age, but surely there mum have been two or three other such elec­ tions in the 20th Century. Perhaps Barry Countians could rack their memories and come up with Hats of their own. The resident with the longest lot could be given a prize, such as a flag thm had flown over the cour­ thouse. Anybody who could name more than five would be given the courthouse. Gordon M Bennett Middleville Child nutrition programs aren’t welfare To The Editor: This month, the U.S. Home at Kepteacntatives is expected to begin ooosidcrataon ot the "Personal Responsibility Act" (PRA). Tbe welfare reform section al the "Con­ tract With America." the PRA would com­ bine 10 federal nutrition programs into "block grants" that would be given directly to mama and shift rmposmfoslity for America's poor from the federal government to stmea. The potential negative effects of Nock gran­ ting child mrritinu programs as proposed as «»M«ring As director at food service for Delton and ttynny groups. If the legislation is enacted in its current result al dr kgleleti— hotacally, the PRA. which atma to increase local flexibility, adds more paperwork burden to local school lunch and breakfeat programs. Even more troublesome, federal fending levels under the PRA are capped, with no gmramnnd •Itorarim beyond 1996. Tim meem that even children who are eligible to receive free or reduced paired touches under tbe new ndcs may still have to be turned away if stake fends ran out. What’s more, PRA sets wilt save tbe federal government tenthanO I percent of total federal apendiiig from 1996-1999. the impact on America’! school children win be enormous Studies show that children who suffer from hunger more Ran 12 million m America — are more often tick, abaent from school and hove a much harder tune conce&tnting in class. never in me auwory oi inc nuuiuoa pro­ g> as. eeabliahad in 1946, bus sudi poteo-1 -a s — _.... a — »_»_.! a _______a oauy oangerous tegsusuoc occn proposec. Tbe American people may want welfare reform, but surely not at the expeme of our dddrm's health tod educattoac form, the American School Food Service Auodatam estimate* that roughly 10 miDioo uuiwen couKJ oc aroppeu itokj tne program -•■-a -- a. _ _yJwwJ T it fl at r_. 11 A—<4 -— cimer scirooi BCuxiistStA-raaOaS nrw the program a too expensive to be ran on a local level, or became children can no longer afford the higher-priced meals likely to be a 'W'Ute 'Ua Actta... The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Bax B Hastings, Michigan 49058 HasitmgsBaNNER • NEWSBOOM • DovtdT.toung (Edfcv? Elotta CMbert (AooMvtf £ttk>4 Mt* Hollman Barbara QM JaanGalup TaraaaROh StwoiMBor TL Swuttbarton Margaret FouMr • ADVBmsm D&MrTMENT • CMM ad> MoepM Monday trough Rtty IOJO. to &S0 p.m.. fcOMrtw 030 a.m - Noon Scott Ommen DorioaHowal i - ■■- • a. v , rnyws oowBrS . Jwry jonnson rva- opt _ n---------- Sobocriptiea Bataa: SIS par year to Barry Oourty S17 par yaar to ad|oMng comBM $20.00 par year etsawhare POSTMASTER: Sand addreM changee kx MX Boa B Hasonga. Ml 48056-0602 Second Ctaas Footage Pad at HaaOnge. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-P30) I have read with great interest and concern, the recent articles and letters lo tbe editor about Hastings High School's integrated science program. I act only have a niece in the program, but also will have nieces, nephews and a step­ child go through the program in the near future. I also work ia a medical laboratory, so science is very much a pen of my career. The education process seems to be ever changing. Since the first formal education law. the "Old Deluder Satan Act" of 1647. lhe education pendulum has swung from one extreme of liberal noo-acadenucs to conser­ vative academics. It is unfortunate the pen­ dulum has not been allowed to be positioned in the middle, allowing educators to concen­ trate their efforts and energy in providing the desired "world-class education" lo lhe studenu. our future leaders. Instead, they have to divide their effort! and energies not only to leaching, but also to restructuring the curriculum to meet the demands of the hard swinging pendulum. I am not advocating that there should never be evatosttom. changes and revisions to the education policies. However, if the pendulum was not in such extreme swinging changes, the educational changes would not have to be extreme or so time consuming. The extreme changes are not only taxing on thoee responsible for developing and im­ plementing there changes, but also are ob­ viously stressful burdens for the students to endure. My perspective of lhe H.H.S. I-S program is that the students have been in­ itialed into the current pendulum changes with both feet. Hindsight is always much clearer than foresight, but I do feel it would have been more beneficial to incorporate a "phasing-in. phasing out" process (a real work world pro­ cess). allowing students an opportunity to wean away from the learning process they've been accustomed to. As a step-parent of a student with learning disabilities. I am quite aware there are as many learning styles as there are learners. A person's learning style is based on a process of coming internal and external opr rations that arise from the individual's neurogotogy. personalily and development Research work conducted by Carl Jung pro­ duced the idea that most teank-ig styles can be classsified into four general types, later, David Kolb added that how a person perceives simatioae and how a person processes infor­ mation influences learning style. The boaom line is not sll teamen team end respond in the same way so the same teaching technique. Repetitive group work and research may be meeting the needs of some teamen, but I highly assume there are thoee who are being short changed or there wouldn't be such controversy over the l-S program. The program ia ■ fa beginning stages, and Where’s Murphy? •' ' is lb The F&tf: knowledge and experience at a trusted ’Murphy’ worth its weight in gold Tb The Editor: ■Making Scents with Murphy" was a much anerlrrl addition to the Hastings Reminder Jo Beth's column was worth it* weigh! in gold and should be broog’it back became the undoubtedly k will be realized there needs to be more diversity in teaching techniques so that the learning styles of all will be touched on. In response io S. Callahan, the parents do know what is going on in the l-S program because their children have been telling them, and the parents can’t help but witness the many hours their children are putting into the numerous projects. I am only an aunt of one of these studenu. but I’ve been quite aware of the l-S program since early fall. A Sunday family dinner was spent without my niece. She was working on her project. Apparently most of her weekend time was spent on this project. I am also aware that the parents have asked questions, at conference time, and during other times throughout the school year. Hopefully an overall analysis of the entire circumstances that have evolved from the l-S program will be evaluated by all. Parents, educators and students each have a respon­ sibility in education and it is time for each to determine that responsibility and make mean­ ingful contributions to lhe group partnership of quality education. As an outside observer. I suspect com­ munication seems to be under used, though there is apparently some communication oc­ curring. Possibly, it just needs lo be fine tuned and incorporated to its fullest. Imagine the clout and influence a unified .. partnership could have over those who arc ■ legislating the numerous, and at times ques­ tionable. educational change* and pnlicier . This would alleviate educators of meeting the overabundance of changes, allowing them to direct this energy to the students. ,Who knows more about the best educational . knowledge and how to implement this in the learning process of students than those (educators, students, and parents) at the root . of this process? Susan Jones . Pennfield Mora excerpts from Welborn’s later 7b The Editor: In a tetter lart week concerning "ll'i a baby rex a choice," I noticed one thing that need, correction, for I alao have a copy of that tribute The titte read! "A tribute to the aoula at the dead babtex taken from at." nut jute the eabora. There were aeveral point! I perxoaally felt ihould have been included in retired Senator Jack Welborn"! comment! " Maybe your mother believed lhe lie you were nothing but a "Nob of Iwane," bat we know better. We know dot you had anna and tega. a heart, a nervoua xystem and lipa that cried ia agony to aa iteliBraing worid aa you were being put to death. We apologize for your nother aad pray for her. "We apologize for the aocial aervice worker who condoned your murder became fa cheaper to kill unborn babiea than it n to feed aad clothe them. "We apologize for the polniciam who aay 4T they are peraonally oppoaed to the killing of babiea tan are to ipinleaa to cast a vote that would make your murder illegal, even though they pane legirlation that protect! more tfan 350 creatures and piann on the Endangered Species aad Wildlife Acs. "We apotogiae for the merchentt and scienttsu who transform your dead bodies into creams and research by selfish vain people who want to took and act younger. "We apologize for those who teach young girts that unborn babiea are a disease, an infr­ ingement on a woman's freedom, and thereby not worthy of protection. "We pray for strength and inspirfeinu to nop the killing and tbe human selfishness that lets It happen." I dore with a Bible verse. "T (God) have set before you life and death, choose life." Deuteronomy 30:19. Pro-Life Chee Chee Mtcklatcher Hasting! U.S. Sonata Sponcnr Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20610, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russel Senate Office Bidding, Waahington D.C. 20510, phone.(202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Rooni'134, Grand Rapids. Mr^i. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congteas Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomappie. Yankee Springe, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Townshjp), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the linked States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20615. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St . Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (hiring, Carlton. Woodtond, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C. 20615, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Buiding, Grand Rapids, Meh. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th.District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20615, phone (2OZ) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0065. Michigan Leglalaturs Qov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (617) 373-3400 State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (aS of Barry County), Michigan Stats Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. " ' -. ; ' ■ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 2, 1995 — Page 5 Rep. Geiger criticizes lawmakers’ pay FINANCIAL FOCUS V Mart D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. ‘Buy and hold’ doesn’t mean ‘buy and forget’ Many investor, have found success wilh a "buy .nd-hold " uraiegy. They reek our quality investments and hold them for the long term lo reap suboaaial rewards However, "buy and hold'' doesn't mean "buy and forget." As economic conditions change, investments also may need to be adyusaul This is why many investors find mutual funds io be attractive investments Fund managers ate constantly adjusting and adapting their portfolios ia response to chang­ ing conditions Mutual fund* mamgen often use tbe Dow Jones industrial Average (the Dow) lo il­ lustrate bow a diversified, well-managed port­ folio lo quality securities can outperform in­ dividual stocks The 30 Mocks that compose the Dow are some of the largest, strongest and most well-capitalized companies in the worid. Their Mock is held by so many individuals and imutuoom that their price movements are us­ ed as an indicator of the movement of the en­ tire Mock market It would seem, therefore, that a long-term investment in any of the 30 Mocks would be a sure ticket to success Not necessarily Tabb I shows the results if you had invests $10,000 m each of the Dow stocks 20 years ago. If you had chosen Boeing, your invest­ ment would now be worth more than $1 million. Phillip Morris and United Technologies also would have been good choices, as they grew to $311,919 and $240,891. respectively But $10,000 invested in Bethlehem Steel would have grown to only $12,601. Even internationally known com­ panies such as Eastman Kodak and IBM didn’t keep up with the cost of living. On tbe ocher hand, one well-managed fund outperformed all but three of the 30 Dow slocks over tbe 20-year period. Another fold extended the study to 60 years and beat all 30 stocks bya considerable margin. Of course, different funds vary in the com­ parison. But the point is that choosing a diver­ sified portfolio of profesionally managed securities can offer a better chance of success through good times and bad than selecting a single security and just forgetting about it Compare the Dow table to your mutual fund or one you plan to buy. If you own several dif­ ferent stocks, ask your investment represen­ tative to compare their performance with one or more mutual foods. The results may sur­ prise you. - STOCKS The following prices are front the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 49’/. Amerltach 43’/. 54*/. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 44’/. Clark Equipment 53*/. 23V, CMS Energy Coca Cola 52’/. Dow Chemical 62*/. Exxon 62’/. Family Dollar 13'/. Ford 25’/. 38’/. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 27 Hastings Mfg. 25'/. 771. IBM 41'h JCPenney 58’1. Johnson & Johnson 13*/. Kmart Kellogg Company 55 McDoiald’s 32*/. Sears 44'/. Southeast Mich. Gas 19’/. Spartan Motors 11'/. Upjohn 33’/. Gold S375.10 4.67 Silver Dow Jones 3843.86 Volume 411,000,000 Change + 1’/. + 1'/. + 1*/. —19. -2’/. — + 2*/. —4V. +'/. -•/. ♦ ’/. +’/. + ’/. —1’/. ♦'/. +3 + '/. + 1’fc + 2*/. —1 -’/. The system for setting pay scales for legislative salaries is inappropriate and needs to be overhauled. State Rep. Terry Geiger said after voting to reject a raise for lhe 1995-1996 session Geiger said the current method, ad­ ministered by the State Officers Compensa­ tion Commission, is flawed. The commission established salaries and raises, if any. for lhe governor, lieutenant goverjo r, Supreme Court justices and sate legislators The hikes automatically take effect unless rejected by two-thirds of the Legislature before Feb. I. This week's House vote was 58-42. short of the necessary margin "The structure needs revamping so there is more accountability.” said Geiger. R-Lake Odessa, who represents Barry County in lhe 8th District. "Legislators should be expected to vote on whether or not they feel a pay raise is merited.” Geiger said he supports a bipartisan package that calls for approval rather than re- Stephanie Fekkes promoted to partner at local law firm The Hastings law firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Fisher has announced that attorney Stephanie Fekkes became a partner in the firm Jan. 1. Fekkes has worked al Sigel. Hudson. Gee A Fisher for the p*tst four years, and prior to that she served as law clerk for Judge Thomas S. Eveland in the Eaton County Circuit Court. A native of Indianapolis. Ind.. she received a bachelor of science degree from Indiana University in 1986. and a juris doctor degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law Scho. I in 1989. During her undergraduate career she served as a student tutorial instructor, a member of the Student Faculty Commission, and as an in­ tern in the Government Affairs Department of Amtrack. She was also a volunteer for the Marion County Republican Party and the U.S. Senate Campaign of Richard Lugar. While in law school, she was a senator and vice president of the Student Bar Association, a member of the National Moot Court and Na­ tional Appellate Advocacy Teams, and a Moot Court Chancellor She was also honored as a member of the dean’s list, and as a recipient ot the Hany A. Gait Manorial Scholar ■hip for academic achievement She has been a member of the faculty of Cooley Law School since 1989. and is cur­ rently an adjunct professor of Moot Court Fekkes is qualified to practice in federal and ■ale courts, and has focused ha practice in the areas of probate, juvenile, adoption, fami­ ly law and general civil litigation. She has been active in many civic activities, and is a director of the Kiwanis Club of Hastings, a board member of Barry Couruy Mental Health Services, vice president of the Barry County Women's Festival, and a member of the Campaign Cabinet for the Barry County Dated Way. She is alao a member of the Ateraadve Bdacarioa Advisory Cnmtnitee. ♦ ’A -6.65 -.18 —18.84 the Baltimore Township Zoning Board, and is Secretary of the Barry County Bar Associa­ tion and the Barry County Republican Party. She and her husband. Barry County Assis­ tant Prosecuting Attorney G. Shane, McNeill, have resided in Hastings since 1991. Richard J. Hudson, armor partner at Siegel. Hudson, Gee and Fisher, announced that her promotion to partnership status, commenting that "Stephanie has been a great addition to the community as well as to our firm, and we are happy to have her join our partnership.” jection of raises and realigns the effective dales of ssalary increases. House Joint Resolution A would pul a constitutional amendment on the 1996 general election ballot and ask voters to change the slate con­ stitution by: • Specifying tht Officers’ Compensation Commission determine- ;ons would take effect only if a simply majuity of legislators ap­ proved them by concurrent resolution. • Declaring new salary and expense allowances effective for the legislative session immediately following the next general elec­ tion. This would bring uaie law in compliance with the Madison Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. • Adding the attorney general and the secretary of state to the offices whose salaries and expenses are determined by the SOCC. House Bill 4078 would amend Michigan law to implement the constitutional changes. Should voters approve HJR A. the new guidelines would take effect Jan. 1, 1998. Salaries would have to be passed by April 15 to take effect on Jan. 1, 1999. ”The April dale puts salary levels in place before candidate filing deadlines for the general election. The package deserves pMMge and I enthusiastically endorse it.” HJR A and HB 4078 are currently on the House calendar and have been scheduled for a final vote. Library’s policy unfair to rural kids To The Editor: It really hit home to see the letter written in Ian week's Banna from Alexandra Luna. We too have been affected by the Hastings Library's rales. Thia pan summer the Hastings Public Library solicited my kids, eking with all the other kids in the Hastings school district, sen­ ding flyen home with all the children in school and telling them to come to the library during the summer The flyen said, “read bocks, cam prizes aad have fun esc.” We have two children, a four- and a firstgrada at Northeastern Elementary in Hastings. Our kids love books and 1 love reading. When they got these flyen they were really excited. They could do something they enjoyed (read books) aad earn prizes How much beter could k get. they thought? But what the Hastings Public Library neglected to tell the kids in this oh-«o■ppealing flyer was that because they are rural residents, they could not belong unless we also paid a $43 fee. We had spent at least a half an hour ia lhe library, both kids had picked out the books they wanted. They wan anctedll! When we got up to the desk, the librarian had the boys fill out papers with their names. etc. She explained how the program worked and then asked for their library cards. We had previously lived in town, so our olden son had has own library card for a few yean. Howeva. our youngest son decided he wanted bis owa card. It really was a Mg thing for him to have his own. He began to tell the librarian our address. when she stopped him and said, "If you don't live in the city you cannot participate unices you pay the $45 My kids and 1 did not understand dm ■ all! The whole county is encouraging parents to pu their kids to pick up a book and read, but How many of our school kids are '-sable to use lhe library became they are rural residents? Though we are able to pay the $45. its jmt not fair to the leas fortunate children. The bottom line is "If you can't pay the fee. you can't check out ■ book? How unfair lo the We really need to do something about this! Felicity Laurie LOW BACK PAIN: EXPERTS SAY SURGERY B SELDOM THE ANSWER "FOR ACUTE LOW BACK PAIN SURGERY ONLY HELPS 1 OUT OF 100 PEOPLE" Based o.. the scientific literature the most effective, safe and appropriate treatment for acute low back pain in adults is chiropractic spinal adjustments. U.S. Agency of Health Care Policy k Research The National Agenda As Congress works lo fulfill die "Contract with America." Americana should pay careful attention » the debate. During these first oae hundred days. Republicans are caactmg fundamental changes ia the way govern­ ment operates, the way k spends aad taxes, and the way k treats its citizens Last week, two events occurred ia dm debate dm will shape the national agenda in 1995 and die years to come The first of these was the President's Stale of the Union address II has been clear since the November elections that the new Republican majorities ia Congress would take the lead m 1995. What hasn't been clear is wbetha die President would cooperale with the new Congress or try lo block hl efforts. The good new, is dm he spoke positively about many Republicsn objectives, including smaller government, leas spending, welfare reform, and stronger moral aad spiritual values. On these issues, fel l ga lo work! On aha issues, howeva. lhe Presides* turned liberal He talked about Amencnrps. die national service bureaucracy he pushed law yew. He dug up one of the oldest liberal ideas in die book — having die government ret w ages — which would destroy jobs and in­ crease government interference in business. He spoke about the need lo reduce the budget defies, ba failed lo offer a plan lo cur spen­ ds* and refused lo endorse die balanced budga amendment While n appears dm he will go along with many of the Republican mmatrves. we’ll have to pay dose attention to what tbe President does, na jmt what he says. The second important event was the passage of the balanced budget amendment m the House of Representatives. This amendment, if passed by lhe Senate and ratified by lhe Stales, will finally make lhe government live within its means like every business and fami­ ly in America. For far loo long, lhe federal government has been mortgaging lhe future of ow children and grandchildren by spending to more than n takes in. Stephanie Fekkes December 8, 1994 Manga Report. Pran Manga. PHD., Ontario Ministry of Health. August 1993 NEWS the three-fifths majority for lax increases) when k became apparent that we couldn't ga the Darocrax votes lo reach a two-thirds ma­ jority Nonetheless. the balanced budget of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE our government. Thomas Jefferson once said. "I place economy among the first and most important of republican virtues and public debt as tlz greatest of dangers to be fearod.” He feared debt because he recognzied the burden it For your copy of the Patient Guide to Low Back Pain cal! (800) 3589295 NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS MacLeod Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9.554 128 VI. Cento St. in Hastings tom Hosangs City Bonk Porting Lof) Mon., Tues, fc Wed. 9-12 It 2-7, Fri. 9-12 h 2-4 Sat. by appointment Chiropractic 948-3170 25th Anniversary Nurse Needed Part time position. Hastings area, family physician. Send resume to: Ad #353 c/o Thu Romindur P.O. Box 188. Hastings, Ml 49058 Thursday & Friday, February 2 & 3 OPEN HOUSE Dr. Jeffrey Chapman, M.D. (Urologist) will be having an Open House at his new office at... 1005 W. Green Street, Hastings in the Physician’s Center on Feb. 10, 1995 from 9 am-6 pm Please come by for hors d’oeuvres or to ask questions and to tour our neu office- ___ dwight newton Please stop in to join Rick and hgipfag JJwight celebrate his 25th year of ownership of... Electric 49058 Open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 2. 1995 State ag director to speak Feb. 24 Michigan Department of Agriculture Direc­ tor Gordon Guyer will give the keynote ad­ dress for a program Friday. Feb. 24. al the Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Cornen. The program, ' Farmer lo Farmer; Real Solutions from lhe Farm down the Road." will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p m that day Guyer, a Kalamazoo County native, had had a long career in public service, having served previously as director of the Depart meat of Natural Resources, president of Michigan State University, director of the Cooperative Extension Service, and associate dean of MSU's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Also included in the "Fanner to Fanner" program will be eight southwestern Michigan producers who will share their strategies for meeting the challenges of fanning in the 21st century The cost will be S5 per person, which also includes lunch and reference materials. To register, call the Kellogg Biological Sta­ tion extension office at 671-2412 by Feb. 17. Dora P. Van Dyk| I ARVADA. COLORADO - Wort has been received of the death on January. 2, 1995 of Dora P. Van Dyk. daughter of Heber and Pearl (Geiger) Foster Mn. Van Dyk was born in Castleton Town­ ship, Barry County. As a girl she attendee Bsnyville School and graduated with the clan of 1934 from Nashvil­ le High School. She received a business degree from Argubright Businen College. She married Jacob Van Dyk in Kalamazoo on May 4,1940. She was a Federal employee in Denver prior to retirement Surviving are a son, David of Arvada, Color­ ado, daughter. Belinda Meek of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; four grandchildren and one great­ grandchild; brother. Robert Foster of Delton; sisters, Agnes Van Doren of Quincy and Elizabeth Irwin of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Charlton Park, the McKeown Bridge Project or a charity of one’s choice. at the. Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS SEVCNTH’DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Ru> Sarver. Barry Community Hoapice or the American Cancer Society. Pastor WiOiam Gardner. Paator Church 9 20 a m (for all Koyte. 945-9116; 6:30 p.m BtNc ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 625-2050 (IMtoa) after 6 p.i Mam IfrOO THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Rotor Church office ptoae 90-2549 WELCOME COINkl' UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, JIM N. Broadway, n --a- Ml 49051 Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Dartene Pickard. 94S4TM. Worship Scrvica r w »m-a rerllinn.^ Saaday School. 9 45 a m *H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 6 00 « MS-5365. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4867 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Herriv. 930 Sunday School; Church t Service 10:30; Wifomtey eve. um from 600400 p.m thr youth* meet at the church, bring i. snekhmeh. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shottey. Senior Paator James R Barren, Asst Pastor Sunday Scrvica: 5—dm School 9:45 a.m.. Claaaet for all a*e> 11 DO a m Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church op to 4<h Grade. 600. Evening Service Widen 6:30 Area Ctaba. 700 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hail. 700 pm . Adults Prayer meeting. 6:15 p m . Adult Choir pivchce. Service Caator, 502 E Green Street, ia open to the public Mon­ days and Wednesdays. 9:00-1200 aoca Donations of cfothmf ia pood, deaa coadtoon an accepted mdy during above hoars If you are m need of ctadung ptaan call 945-2361 for aa appointment HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hating. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. SaDy C. Keller. Director of Christian Educauon Sunday 9:30 and 11 .*00 Monung Worship Services. Nursery provided. Braadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH AM and FM. 9:50-10:50 Church School Classes; .0.30 Fellowship and Refreshments m the Duung room. 11:20 Children '• Church. Thursday. Feb 9 - Red Cross Blood Drive. 1-7 p.m. Feb. I 700 Chancel Choir Practice. RARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Midugaa Ave.. Hmtsapa. Ml 49056. Sunday Ser vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.*.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Hrnne 945-2936 Bible Survey on HASTINGS FIRST UNITED videos mWr home Free Bible Cor METHODIST CHURCH, comer respondence Course of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Margaret INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF Hoilenbecfc. Director of Christian CHRIST, (maxing address - 1651 Education Church phone (616) MadneoaRd.. Hasting*. Ml49051) 945-9574. Barner free building tnecong at Thomas Jefferson Haji, with elevator io all floors. Broad­ corner of Green aad Jefferson. cast of worship service mor WDCH Mausser. Jim Sandusky Phone FM-AM at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS: 946-4045 Sundav Services - 9:30 Tua day School 9.30 aun.; Coffee a.tn.. Bible School. 10:30 ta. Fellowship 10:30 a.*.; Worship Mormag Wonhip; 600 P-to-. 11.00 a m Mi-Hi A Sr-Hi Youth Evening Worship; 700 p.m. Fellowship 5:30 p.m. Wcdacaday. m home Bible study WEDNESDAYS: FAMILY Call for location - 623-3110 CHURCH NIGHT - Children’s Choir. Pre-school thru first grade ST. ROSE CATHOLIC 5 00 p.m.; Second thru Sixth Grade CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson 5: 30 p.m.; Prepared Light Meal Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. 6: 00 p.m.; Bible Study 6:45 p.m.; Smurdsy Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Activities for Kids 6:45 p m.. First Masses IDO a m. and 11:15 a.m.; Wednesday of month is Game Coufcauous Saturday 40O4JO Night for all ages THURSDAYS; p.m Thence! Choir 7:30 p.m. Friday, QUIMRY UNITED Feb. 3 — Confirmation Overnight METHODIST CHURCH M-79 to Lansing Wednesday. Feb. 8 West. Paator Susan Trowbridge Prayer Group. II JO a.m.; U.M. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 Women Luncheon and Program. njn.: Worship 11 am.; After 12:00 noon Sunday. Feb. 12 School Special Wedneeday. 4 p.m. Friends Group to attend Grand P.O. Boa 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058. Rapids Symphony Orchestra at Central Audrtonum 3 DO p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST SUPPORT GROUPS - V.l.P.’s CHURCH, M-37 South to M-79. (Visually Impaired Persona) 9:30 Rev. Jim Paa, pastor, phone a m. first Friday of month 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 September thro May; Narcoocx. Cadty Cotant. choir director. Sun­ Anonymous 12:00 Noon Monday. day wnnuug: 9:45 a m.. Sunday Wednesday and Friday, and IDO School. 1100 a.m. Monung Warp.m. Thursdays; Al-Anon 12:30 *M>. 7:15 p.m.. Youth FeOo- ship. p.m. Wednesday*. Co-Depemtents 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship Anonymous T.JO p.m. Thursdays, Nursery for all services, transporta­ and 9:00 a.m Saturdays. Tops No. tion provided to and from morning 331 - 9:15 a m. Thursdays; services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 Alcoholics Anonymous. 4:00 p.m. p m Wednesday Wednesday s CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd . 8 rm South. Paator Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10D0 a.a; Wor­ ship 11 DO a m . Evening Service at 6D0 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7DO p.m. PLEASANT VIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service: 9.30 a m . Sunday School 11D0 a.m . Sunday Evening Service 6DO CHURCH OF THE p m. Prayer time: Wednesdays, NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ 7 00 p.m Awaaa Program way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Thursdays 6 30-8:30 p.m. Ages 3 Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC School Hour. 11 DO a m Morning and 4 thru 5th and 6<h grade CHURCH. Nashville. Father Worship Service. 6DO p.m. Even GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. Chafes Fuher. Pastor A tmauon mg Service. Wednesday 7 DO p m 239 E North St. Michael Anton. of SL Rone Catholic Church. Services for Adults. Teem and Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Hastmgi Sunday Mam 9:30 a m Children Feb 5 -1 00 aad 1045 a m. Holy Communion. 9:30 Church School (all ages). 12:45 Jail Wordup. The Church Page is Paid for by Thursday. Feb. 2 — 6:30 Children's Choir. 7DO Adventurers The Hastings Banner, the Churches Aduh Choir. 100 AA Saturday. and these local Businesses: Feb 4 — 10 00 Catechumen. 8:00 NA Tuesday. Feb 7 - 7DO HASTINOS SAVINGS A LOAN. FA Evangelism Comm. NASHVILLE AREA Hasting* and Lak* Odessa WMN FUNtRAl HOME Haatlnga FUXFAB INCOWORATfD of Haatings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mambor F.DJ.C. TNI HASTINGS SANN1B ANO MMINDCB 1952 N. Broadway — Haatlnga BOSLIY PHARMACY “Praacdptlona" — IIS S JeHarson — 9453429 HASTINOS MANUFACTURING CO. Haatinga, Michigan HASTINGS HUB GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hwtingt. Michigan I___________ Ernie L Bateman Hittings Funenl Service, wot held on Sunday it the Wren Funeral Home with The Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was in the Augusta Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to HASTINGS CHURCHES HxMiugv Basil B. Willis HASTINGS - Basil B. Willi*. 53. of Hast­ ings, formerly of Augusta/Galesburg, passed away on Thursday, January 26. 1995 at Pennock Hospital. He was born on August 12, 1941 at Francisco. Indiana, the son of Basil E. and Evelyn M. (Sage) Willis. He was raised in the Augusta/ Galesburg areas and attended schools there. Mr. Willis was a United Stages Air Force Veteran, serving from 1959 until honorable discharge in 1965. He was married to Rosetta Smith, that marriage ended in divorce. He moved to Hastings in 1966. He was employed at Simpson Industries in Middleville for the past sixteen years. Previous employ­ ment included Tom Straley Racing Enterprises of Hastings and Hastings Motor Sales. Mr. Willis was a member of the American Legion and Hastings Moose Lodge 8628. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying especially huntLig and fishing. He also enjoyed auto racing and travelled extensivly for the sport. He was preceded in death by a sister. Arietta Cain. Survivors are a daughter and husband. Dawn and Darrell Casey of Ionia; son and wife, David and Delisa Willis of Oklahoma; son and wife. Charles and Denise Spidle of Grand Rapids; son. John Spidle of Oklahoma; eight grandchil­ dren; parents, Basil and Evelyn Willis of Augusta and fiance, Bobbi Whitaker of HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Powell Rd.. 1 mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9 45 a m Bible Classes • for all ages. 10 40 a m - Monung Worship January 29ch Bro. Dan Treirer from the G.R. Baptist Semman wdl be sharing with the youth al 9 45 a m and speaking al the worship hour at 10 40 a m. At about 12:30 all are mviied to stay for a carry-in-dtnner Bring a dish io pas*, if you can. Al about 1.30 a variety program of music, icsnmoaies. etc is planned for all "Solo Seme” readers The theme will be. "Lack of Communica­ tions " No 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with George and Barb Kimpie 945-9116 the 29th or 6:30 p.m Bible Study for all Thursday 7 30 p m Prayer and Bible Study dealing with life's problems Divorce HASTINGS - Ernie L. Baleman. 88, of Heat­ ings, passed away on Sunday, January 29,1993 at Pennock Hospital. He waa boro on November 16, 1906 in Ingham County, the son of Myron R and Alameda (Watkins) Bateman. He was raised ia Ingham County and attended rural schoola there. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1927. He went on to attend Ferris Slate College in Big Rapids. He wu married to Eva M. Baulch on November 18, 1931. They lived on Maple Grove Road in Barry County, then moved to his present farm home on Lawrence Road in 1949. Mr. Bateman was engaged In fanning. He was a member of the McCallum United Bretheren in Christ Church, Barry County Gideons for many yean, serving as Chaplain and the Barry County Farm Bureau. He wu preceded in death by his strife, Eva, on October 16.1984; son, Richard Bateman in 1959; five brothers; one sister; son-in-law, Richard Doe Williams ia 1994. Survivors are a daughter, Joyce Williams of Hastings; five grandchildren and four great­ granddaughters. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Rbroary 2nd from 6:004:00 p.m. at the fueeral home. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 3rd. al 11:00 a.m. at the Wren Fuoral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Gerald W. Galloway officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery. Memorial comributiona may be made to The Gideons ar McCallum United Bretheren in Christ Church. Margaret E. Buche ArAurJ. StndAedi ORLANDO. FLORIDA - Margaret R Buche, 69. of Orlando. Florida and formerly of Lake Odesaa. paaaed away on Monday. Janu­ ary 30, 1995 in Florida. She was bom on September 2. 1923, tbe daughter of Archie and Mabel (Sexston) Valentine. She graduated fre n Central High School in Lansing in 1941 and married Horace Buche in 1946. He preceded her in death in 1982. Mrs. Buche was a member of the Auxiliary at lhe Jackson Mutschler VFW Post 44461 in Lake Odeasa. She waa alao preceded in death by three brothers, James, Balfour aad Beroara Valentine. Survivors are three daughters, Jean Woltz of Rockfad, Beth Ainsworth of Lake Odessa and Amy Buche at Orlando. Florida; three sons, Steve (Peg) Buche of Lake Odessa, John (Janet) Buche of Saranac and Maa (Suzanne) Buche of Saranac; nine grandchildren; two greai-graodchildiMi; sister, Mary Panenon of Safety Harbor, Florida; brother, Buford Valen­ tine Ot Lake Odessa; two sisters-in-law, Fttryrcnn Everett of Livonia and Joyce Kime Of Hatting, Viaitabon will be Friday fam 7-9 pjn. Memorial Service! will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. al the Koops Funeral Qiapel. Lake Odeasa. Burial trill be at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hoapice organization of the Jackion Mutchler VFW Poet in Lake Odessa. NASHVILLE - Arthur J. Sfadtbeck. 85. at Nashville paaaed away oat Sunday, January 29, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. He wu bora on November 27,1909 in Caritoe Township, Barry County, die son of Jacob and Augusta (Schrader) Sfadtbeck. He wu raised in Carlton T ^wnship and attended the Csrlton Center School He wu married to Ida V. Pin on September 29,1934. He lived his entire married life in the Hasdngs/Nashvtlle areas. Mr. Sfadtbeck wu engaged in farming and had formerly worked for Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company, Orchard Industries in Hastings snd Spstlan Engineered in Lake Odessa. He retired in 1976. He wu preceded In death by his parents; sisters, Bertha Weycrman and Dorothy Grover; a brother Paul Sfadtbeck. Survivors sre his wife. Ida; son snd wife. Gordon snd Betty Sfadtbeck of Nashville; daughter and husband, Gladys aad Robert GiUest of Hastings; five gratrichildren; five great-grandchildren and one uep^reat- ? L b-e rs a granociuiQ. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Febru­ ary 2nd at 12:30 p m. until funeral time at lhe funeral home. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings with Tbe Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Part. Memorial contributions may be made to Btery Community Hospice. HarME-Bolo Zdla M Haxzard Beckhold LAKE ODESSA - Zeils M. Hazzard Beck­ hold, 101, of Lake Odessa, passed aeray on Wednesday, Janary 25. 1993 at TenderCarc Nursing Home in Hastings. She wu bora on September 30, 1893 in Sebewa. the daughter of Oscar and Mary (Baldwin) Sexstone. She graduated fam Portland High School and attended Ferris Institute. She married Benjamin Hazzard o t March 8,1916 in Sebe­ wa. He preceded h r in death ia November 1962. She married F ank Beckhold on Decem­ ber 8, 1966 in Lake Jdesu. He preceded her in death in October 1994. Mrs. Beckhold attended the Lake Odessa Congregational Qnirch and wu a Blue Star Mother. She wu also preceded in death by one son. Maxwell Hazzard on July 28. 1981; one daughter, Maxine Torrey on December 26, 1994; one grandson, Richard Scott; two sisters. Maude Oles and Mabel Valentine; 2 brothers, Clare and Vera Sexstooe. Surviving are two daughters. Mm Norman (Marguerite) Short of Kalamazoo and Mrs LaRue (Betty) McMillen of Lake Odessa; 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren; 1 daughter-in-law. Norma Hazzard of Wyoming; 1 son-in-law, Cecil Torrey of Lake Odessa. Funeral Services were held on Friday at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. HASTINGS - Harold R Bota. 76 of Hast­ ings, passed away on Wednesday, January 23. 1995 at Ttanapple Manor. He wu bm on February 3,1911 in Maple Grove Township, the son of Glenn and Gene­ vieve (Decker) Boio. He wu raised in tbe Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1936 from Hastings High School. Mr. Boio served four snd a half yesrs in the 943rd. Field Artilliary in the Third Army in Worid War R He wu awarded the Ftsple Heart and Bronze Star after being wounded at the Moselle River near Melz, France. He married Gladys Bassett oe July 11,1942. He wu employed at the R W. Bliu Company in Hastings fa 31 years, retiring in 1971. Mr. Boio wu an avid outdoorsman enjoying especially fishing and golfing. He wu a member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and Riverbend Golf Club. He wu preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Melvin Whetstone and brother Howard Boio. Survivors are hia wife. Gladys; son and wife, Steven and Carol Boio of Hastings; daughter and husband. Ann and Kurt VanderWeele of Grand Rapids; four grandchiIrtren and three greu-griDdchildreiL Funeral Services were held on Saturday at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Doctor Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial wu at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the .American Lung Association or American Diabetes Association. Get a Tax Break Donate Your Vehicle! Call (800) 678-LUNG Help fight the #3 killer... lung disease i AMBUCAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. H. William Tinkler, Sr. HASTINGS - H. William Tinkler, 74, of Hastings, passed away on Monday, January 30, 1995 u Pennock Hospital. He wu bora on September 10,1920 in Hast­ ings Township, Burry County, the son of William and Cedi (Bennett) Tinkler. Mr. Tinkler wu a life long resident at Hear­ ings Township. He attended area achoois. graduating fam Hastings High School. He wu married lo Doris I. Eversoo on November 21, 1940. Hia employment included; owned and oper­ ated "Tinkler's Service" in Huongs for 23 years, employed at Hastings Shell Service fa eight years, engaged in fanning and wellknown in the area u Sexton of Hastings Town­ ship Cemetery which he served for over 42 years. He retired in 1992. He wu a member of the Hastings Moore Lodge <628 and attended the Hawings Church of the Nazarene. He wu a former member of the Barry County Sportsman Club. Survivors are his wife, Doris; sons, William J. Tinkler, Richard Tinkler and Harley Tinkler all of Hastings; daughter Janet Kennedy of St Petersburg, Florida; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Rowley of Pontiac and a host of friends. Funeral Services were held oo Wedneeday at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene with the Reverend Randall K. Hartman officiating. Burial will be u Hastings Township Cemetery. Arrangement were made by Wren Funeral Home. Lila C. Williamr DELTON-LilaC. Williams, 86. of Ddtoa. passed away on Saturday, January 28, 1995 at Mercy Pavilion Battle Creek Health Systems. She wu bora oo September 26. 1901, the daughter of John aad Bertha (Pennock) Adams She wu married to Glenn Williams on June 22, 1929. Mrs. Williams wu employed al the Kellogg Biological Center for 15 years and wu a homemikcr her rem lining yeSTS. She wu a member of Faith United Method­ ist Church in Delton, Michigan State Extension Group and bowled at Richland Lanes. She enjoyed aquare dancing, traveling and deer hunting. Mrs. Williams lived near Hickory Coraera for 42 years until moving to the Gilkey Lake home in 1972. She had been in failing health since 1919. She wu preceded in death by her parents; son, Keith in 1946 and son Kenneth in 1989. Survivors are her husband, Gletm; son and wife, Kendall W. and Joan Williams at Bude Creek; (our grandchilrtea; six great­ grandchildren; five srcp-grsndchildren aad eight step-great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held oo Tueaday at the Williams Funeral Home tn Deltoo with Reverend Elmer Faust officiating. Burial wu ia Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church or Deltoo District Library. Envelopes available at the funeral borne. __________ Harold M. Reese___________ | LAKE ODESSA - Harold M. Reese, 70. of Lake Odessa, passed my oa Wednesday. Janary 25, 1995 at the Thcrnapple Manor ia H istings. He wu bora oo July 28, 1924 in Grand Rapids, the son at Cart and Daisy (Fosborg) Recy He attended Lake Odessa Schools and wu married to Lethe Shade oo May 19. 1973 la Vermontville. He lived in the Lake Odeau area most of hit life. Mr. Reeae wu employed al Machine Products in Lake Odessa for several veers retir­ ing in 1987. Surviving are hit wife, Lethe; 3 tone. Jim Reese of Lake Odessa, Carl (Pat) Reese of Lake Odessa, Mike (Marcia) Reese of looia; 3 daughters, Betty Soules of Lake Odessa. Penney (Roger) Taylor of Greenville, Dawn Langham of Lake Odessa; 2 stepchildren. Sue (Ruu) Messer of Mulliken and Mike (Linda) Carter of Vermontville; 8 grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; 1 great grandson and 3 Bep great grandchikben; 2 sisters. Lucille Sciny of Lake Odessa and Betty (John) Hynes of Wood­ land; 8 brothen aad sismr-in-law, mtxher-lnlaw, Mildred Shade of Lake Odessa. Funeral Services were held on Friday at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odeasa wfa Reverend Richard Brenner officiating. Interment wu in I akrside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Pearl E. Roberts ST. JOHNS - Peart E. Roberta. 86, of St Johns and formerly of Alma, passed sway oa Sunday, January 29,1995 at tbe Findlay Coun­ try Manor in Si Johns. She wu bora <m October 21,1908 in Odeau Township, the daughter of Edward and Etta (Dean) Wilson. She graduated fam Lake Odeau High School and Ionia County Normal She married Forrest Roberts oo July 1,1933 in Angola Indiana He preceded her in death oo January 31, 1983. Mrs. Roberts taught country school for several years and wu employed fa over 30 years at J. C. Penney in Alma retiring in 1974. She wu a member of the Eastminister Presbyterian Church in Alma Life Member of the Order of lhe Eastern Star and a member cf the Paa Matrons dub. She wu also preceded in death by t brother, Clifford; and two sistera Myrtle and Hazel Surviving are a daughter, Doris Hanson of Lansing; sister, Mabie Studt of Hutings; Brother-in-law, LaVeroe (Jean) Roberts of Lake Odessa; sister-in-law, Virginia Roberts of I,site Odessa; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held oo Wednesdsy at the Koops Funeral Chapel Lake Odeau with Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiating. Burial wu at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Findlay Country Manor Activity Department �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 2, 1995 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS ..by Catherine Lucas Murphys to celebrate 40th anniversary Larry and Mary (Schkh) Murphy will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary February 5<h. They have two sons. Darrell •nd Mary in the Los Angeles area, Bruce and Kellie in Las Vegas They also have six Nowak-Weller plan June wedding Wedding vows will be exchanged on June 10 by Chen Nowak and Brad Welkr. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom (Jan) Nowak of Caledonia. Cheri is a graduate of Caledonia High School and The Fashion institute of Technology in New York City. Cheri is presently attending Michigan State University where she is a senior in Fashion Design. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rich (Kathy) Weller of Hastings. Brad is a graduate of Hastings High School. He is a senior at the University of Michigan majoring in Psychology and will graduate in April. The Woodland Township Board met Mon­ day. Jan. 24. The first item of business was to administer the oath of office to Sue Pepper, who replaced Slate Rep. Terry Geiger as township trustee. The oath was administered by Cheryl Alkn, township ckrk. During tl*e meeting, the township fire chief reported that carbon monoxide monitors are becoming a problem for fire departmenu all over the country, and the board and the fire department need to set a policy 'ibout them in this district. He also reported the battery backup for 911 system is now in place here. The fire depart­ ment had runs last month, two were medical emergencies at which firemen acted as first responders for the ambulance. They searched the high school during a bomb threat and were thanked publicly by the Lakewood Schools superintendent. Steve Secor They were planning to hold a public breakfast al lhe Eagks Aerie on the following Sunday. Jim Wrkam. township cemetery sexton, reported that there is a probkm with snowmobile riders in the cemetery, and that some action must be taken against this prac­ tice or there is going to be serious damage to monuments The ambulance director, Betty Begerow. requested permission to have another phone line run into the township building. The board and the cemetery sexton had a long discussion about replacing plantings and putting in new plantings in the new area of the cemetery The proposed budget for 1995-96 was discussed, briefly. A surprise dinner was held at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday for the 50th wedding an­ niversary of Vernon and Phy lira Baitinger. During the event, it was also recognized that there are five generations of Baitingers atten­ ding the church and that they had been one of the founding families of the church. Seven generations of Baitingers have been members of the church. Tanya Niethamer is pledging a sorority at Olivet College, and along with 10 other pledges has been ordered to sleep in the base­ ment along with enduring other harassments for several weeks. The 11 pledges were given a “skip day” last week, and Tanya brought them all home with her. Darlene gave them permission to come, but not to bring any laundry. Each girl brought blankets, pillows and food, aad the entire group of them sacked out on the floor for most of the 24 hours they were Miller-Carl engagement told Announcement u nude of the engegemenl of Jennrfer Miller of NmhvUle end DnveCnri of Bank Creek She is the daughter of hm and Denn Miller of Nashville He in the son of Scoa and Linda Rea and Doo Carl of Battle Creek. The bride-elect graduated in 1991 from Bellevue High School and attended Kellogg Community College She is employed by Tboraappte Manor in Hastings. Her fiance graduated in 1985 from Harper Creek High School and in 1989 from Olivet College. He is emplyed by Harper Creek Community Schools as a teacher mid coach A June 24. 1995. wedding is being planned at Bellevue First Baptist Church. Douglas MacKenzie spoke to the Woodland Lions Club about township affairs last week. in Woodland. David's only request was that they kave him a clear path to the door in case there was a fire and he had to kave in his capacity as fireman. Russell Brodbeck entered Pennock Hospital on Saturday. The Woodland Volunteer Firemen served breakfast to 386 people Sunday monung at the romance readers. 1 also recently picked up "Politically Cor­ rect Bedtime Slones' by James Finn Garner. This book has been bouncing up and down the VanDenburg-Newberry announce engagement Mr. ind Mn William VanDenburf and Mr,. Sandra VanDenburg of Haatinp are pieaaed lo announce the engagement of their daughter. Kelly Sue. to Aaron Dale Newberry, tbe KM1 of John and Jill Albert of Hasting, and Dale Newberry of Bellevue Kelly ia a 1991 graduate of Hasting. High School and will be an April 1995 graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and Spaniih for secondary education Aaron is a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School and currently is a sophomore at Kalamazoo College majoring in science. A March 18. 1995 wedding is being —«_____ 1 punneo Roche-Murphy engagement told Dr and Mrs. George Roche III of Hillsdak. MI announce the engagement of their daughter. Margaret, to Chad Murphy, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murphy of Hastings Margaret is a 1991 graduate of Hillsdak High School and will be graduating from Hillsdak College this spring. Chad is k 1989 graduate of Hastings High School and also received his bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University. The wedding will take place on June 17 in Hilbdak. Solmes-VanDenBurg engagement told David and Joan Solmes of Hastings and Thomas and Cricket Brown of East Lansing are pleased lo announce the engagement of their daughter Stacey Sue to Robert VanDenBurg the eon of Paul and Judy VanDenBerg of Plainwe’.l The bride is a nuclear medicine technologist at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The groom is a dairy farrier in Plainwell. A fall wedding is planned fo this year Landes-Stierle engagement told Marti*' and Vickie Landes of Hastings an­ nounce tie engagement of their daughter. Tammy Lte Landes to Jeffery Scott Sherk Tammy is a 1990 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1994 graduate of Western Michigan University She is currently teaching at Lakewood High School. The prospective groom is the son of Charkne Stierk of Batik Creek and Donald Sherk of Traverse City. He is a 1986 graduate of Bank Creek Lakeview High School and a 1992 graduate of Western Michigan University He is currently teaching at Vicksburg Community Schools. A May 20 wedding is being planned. James-Waters to wed in April Announcement is made of the engagement of Stacy James of Delton and Tim Waters of Delton She is the daughter of Robert Ryan of Dcluxi and Pam Ryan of Schoolcraft He is the son of Russell and Sandra Waters of Delton Stacy is a 1994 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. Tim works al Lockshore Farms. The wedding will take place in April. Angels outfielders to visit area church Donate Your Vehicle! Call (800) 678-LUNG Help Tight the #3 killer. . lung disease i AfCMCAH UMC ASSOCIATION. California Angels outfielders Chad Curtis and Tim Salmon will be special guests at a Valent me/Sports banquest at 6:30 p.m. Satur­ day. Feb 11. at the First Baptist Church m Middkvilk Curtis, the Angels' center fielder, is a graduate of Thomappk Kellogg High School. Salmon was 1993 rookie of the year in 1993 as right fielder. Music will be by the Crusaders Quartet and other entertainment will be provided by vennloqu’si David Stewart Tickets, at S7 apiece, are availabk through the First Baptist Church office by calling 795-9726 The church is located at 5075 North Mid­ dkvilk Road and Bruce N Slewart ts pastor GIRL, Aliya Nicole, born at Lancaster (PA) General Hospital on Jan. 19. to Sarnia and Michael I. Brown of Lititz, PA.. 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 18\6 inches Grandparents of Aliya are Dr. Asif and Masuda Hameedi of Belkvilk. IL and Dr. Jack and Mary Brown of Hastings. BOY, Isaac Stephen, born at Butterworth Hospital on Sunday, January 15 at 11:18 a.m. to Rebecca (Potter) and Michael Smith of Hastings. Isaac is their first child and weighed 7 lbs.. 15 ozs. and is 20 inches long Proud grandprents are Stephen and Carol Potter of Freeport and Thomas and Dorene Smith of Clarks v ilk BOY. Jordan Lee. born at Covenant Medical Center. Champaign. IL. on Jan. 14. 1995 at 4:15 a m. to Greg and Brenda (Wilson) Riner (formerly of Hastings), weighing 6 lbs.. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Bnttany Joy would like to announce the birth of her sister. Megan Ann-Marie, who was born at Porter Memorial Hospital on Jan. 24. 1995 at 12:35 a.m. She weighed 6 lbs.. 7V» ca.1 and measured 19U inches long. Proud parents arc Bob and Amy Cronk of Denver. Colorado. Proud grandparents are Dan and Joy Ayres of Saranac. Bob and Bon­ nie Cronk of Clarksvilk, and Bill and Judy Welling of Falls Church. VA. Megan AnnMarie was named after her grandma Judith Ann Welling of Falls Church. Va. and her great grandma Elaine Marie Stanger of Lake Odessa Other great-grandparents include Francis and Ckobelk Cronk of Ionia; Paul snd Helen Hendnckson. Akxandria. Va.; Mike and Bonny Reed. Saranac; Susie Schwartz man. Clarksvilk Woodland Eagles Aerie. Tbe benefit for the Hinman Jaws of Life device netted approx imaieh $1,300 and they now have more than $6,000 of the necessary $8,000. Cheryl Alkn. Woodland Township ckrk. left Woodland the morning after the board meeting lo attend a Michigan Townships Association Educational Conference at the Weston Renaissance Center Hotel in Detroit Alkn reports that she attended many valuable workshops and was abk to pick up additional material from some workshops she was not abk to fit into her schedule. She feels she gained a lol of useful knowledge for her job and io carry back lo the board. She returned home late in the week and was back in the township office Monday morning. New books at the library are the first two of a new romance senes by Catherine Coulter. "The Wyndam Legacy" and "The Nightengak \jevcy " The Nightengale book ts a hardback we purchased from a book club, but as I read H. I realized a reader would want lo read the other book first; so 1 purchased it in paperback and both are now availabk to Bartons celebrate 60th anniversary Robert and Donna (Hammond) Barton of Hastings celebrated their 60th wedding an­ niversary oo Thursday. Jan. 26. 1995. They were married in Hastings. Robert was employed with the Barry Coun­ ty Road Commission 15 years, self­ employed. E.W. Bliss Co., and Ckrk Equip­ ment Co. He enjoys hunting, fishing and gardening. Donna is a homemaker and enjoys knitting, crocheting, embroidery and cooking. The coupk enjoys traveling and activities with their family. Their children are Robert and Rachel. Merk and Judy Barton and Charkne (and the late Floyd) Main, all of Hastings. They have eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. The family invites relatives and friends to share in a card shower by sending to 712 E. Marshall St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Alan Jon Szary. Shelbyvilk and Bonnie Joan Hauck. Shelbyvilk. James J. Vandyke Jr.. Wayland and Darcy Atm Veldhouse. Wayland. Gregg Adam Shaeffer. Hastings and Jen­ nifer Louise King. Hastings. Herbert Soloman Root. Plainwell and Michelle Lee Fox. Plainwell best seller lists for six months or so, and was number one for a few weeks. It is very enter laming, short, easy and a quick read. Jonathan Kelkrman. the child psychologist who has written several mysteries involving a clinical psychologist has a new book called “Self-Defense." This book arrived at the library last week and is availabk to those readers who enjoy this author. We also have new "Dark Rivers of the Heart" by Dean Koontz I received a note from the Ionia County Na­ tional Bank branch in Woodland, signed by Gayk Williams, saying that ICN'B now has an autotruck teller machine at the new Crystal Flash convenience store/gas station located al Woodbury corner, and a new one at the Scale House Truck Stop on M-66 nearer lo Ionia. Douglas MacKenzie spoke to the Woodland Lions Chib last week, giving what Doug Fkssner. dub vice president, said was a "scale of the township" address. MacKenzk said the township had a $185,000 township budget, and $130,000 was set, leaving $55,000 for optional spending. Tbe board had reserved $17,000 for an even­ tual equipment replacement reserve. Most of the remaining 35 to 40 thousand needs to go to road maintenance. The township supervisor said that the availabk tax dollars for roads are dropping for several reasons, and the costs keep going up. He said the road maintenance in the township is done through the Barry County Road Commission using its equipment. This raves many thousands of dollars each year. The townships has to maintain 36 miles of roads. Passing a county-wide road millage may be the only way to continue this service, he said. MacKenzk is on a committee of township of­ ficials in Barry County preparing ballot wor­ ding for a road millage election. Woodland Township has a $36 million state equalized valuation. MacKenzk also reported that Proposal A had worked and property taxes for 1995 were only 40 percent of what taxes had been in previous yean. The Township Board recently purchased 10 acres south of the cemetery and a landscape architect has drawn preliminary plans. The Lions present thanked the supervisor and held their own business meeting Clyde Shoemaker .nd Mike Wrobel had at­ tended the Hastings Lions Club meeting and took $126 for the Welcome Home for the Blind program to purchase a new intercom system. They challenged the Hastings Club to meet or better that amount. Shoemaker also reported the club had received a letter from member George Schaibiy who was in Florida, and that he said he was having a good time. It was also reported that member Don McLeod was ill at home. Ethelyn Chase will be 99 on Feb. 2. Her daughter. Mrs. L. Eugene (Bette) Makky. asks that all her mother's friends -end a birth­ day card to Ethelyn Chase, care of Thomappk Manor, 2700 Nashvilk Road. Hastings. 49058. Tbe Chases, after owning another, older theater in Lake Odessa for several years, built the Lake Theater in 1938, which operated un­ til 1977. The building is now Cook's Drug Store. In 1930, Ethelyn established a small general hospital on Tupper Lake Street, and she operated it with up to 10 patients at a time un­ til 1943. More than 1.000 babies were bom in this hospital during lhe time she operated it, including her own daughter, Bette. Chase lived in her Lake Odessa home with her grandson. Mike McCartney, until a short time ago. She has been a resident of Thomap­ pk Manor since leaving her own home. She has many friends in the Woodland area, as well as Lake Odessa �PaQe 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 2. 1995 Rte No. 95-21556IE Ettafa ot Jama* 6. Wofmoro. Dacaosad. Social Security Numbor 303-12 3012 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Yow Intaratl In tha estate may bo barrod or alfoctad by the following The decedent, whose lost known oddroM wot 2296 Parker Drive. Woytond. Michigan 49346. died December 23. 1994. An Instrument dated April 10. 1964 has been ad mlttod os the wiU of the deceased Creditors of tho deceased are notified that oil claims against tho estate wilt bo forever barred vnless presented to the independent personal ropr os entail re. James 6. Wetmore. 22S6 Parker Drive Wayland. Michigan 49348. or both the In­ dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Courts and Low Building. 230 West Court Street. Hostings. Michigan 49058. within lour months of the dote ot publication of this notice. Notice is further given that tho estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to tho persons entitled to It. Corl W. Dufondoch (P30434) 900 Old Kent BMg./lll Lyon St.. NW Grand Bapids. Ml 49903 (616)733-2000 (2-2) File No. 95-21568-IE Estate of Sylvester Verge, Deceased Social Security No 372-26-2443 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barred or af­ fected by tho following The decedent, whoso lost known address was 11787 Fair Lake Drive. Delton. Ml 49046 died 11/14/94 Creditors of the deceased ore notified that oil claims against tho estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to the independent per­ sonal representative Wanda Verge. 11717 Fair Lake Drive. Dolton. Ml 49046. or to both tho in­ dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49056. within 4 months of tho dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further give; that tho estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to H. Thomas R. Waiting (P24B66) 317 I. Columbia Avenue Battle Crook. Ml 49015 (616)962-9056 (2/2) Suite You Shoukln [ I.xpcci I o ( n t Rich Quit k. - XLn be You Should I’l-ni [b ( how Rich Slow l\. We am help. We’re Merrill Lynch. And we can help you make a real plan to get what you want out of Hie. One of our Financial Consultants will help you figure out how much you can put away, what kind of growth you need, how to save on taxes and where your money should be invested. And because Merrill Lynch has more ways to make a plan work for you than any other firm-everything from investments to insurance io mortgages—wc can make sure all your money works together. Take control of your future with a plan from Merrill Lynch and Bashing lawyers Dear Ann I anders: You recently blasted the "once noble profession of law" for hav•ng sunk to a new low Ha* it occurred to you that for every money-grubbing plaintiff at­ torney. there is also an attorney on the other side, trying to prevent such ludicrous jury award* a* the one described in your column? These are the attorneys who are fighting hard to keep our insurance premiums down 1 am a nurse who is sick and tired of all the ambulance-chasing jokes about lawyers. I have seen far more greedy, self-serving behavior from physicians, particularly surgeons, who order unnecessary tests and therapy, frequently at facilities they own. Many even perform unneeded surgeries on unsuspecting patients. Yet you never com­ ment oo the "new low" that the medical pro­ fession has sunk to. although it is every bit as bad as what has gone on in the legal profession. Well. 1 feel better after getting this off my chest, even though I’m sure you will not print my letter since you obviously have a prejudice against lawyers and a very special liking for doctor*. — Wife of an Honorable Lawyer in Greensburg, Pa. Dear Wife: I plead not guilty to favoring doctor* over lawyer*. In feet, most of the criticism 1 get is the other way around. The truth is. there arc good and bad lawyers as well as good and bad doctors, but the bad one* get more publicity because negative news makes more interesting copy. A few good men Dear Ann Landers: I am responding to the woman who signed henelf "Beam Me Up Anywhere, Scottie.” She was fed up with the male population in her country. 1 take it she's from the United States. I live in Canada and our nudes rank right up there, or should I say, right down there, with your*. You told Scottie, "There’s got to be somebody somewhere for a woman who has your terrific sense of humor.' ’ Excuse me? What planet are you from? Men don't want a women with a terrific sense of humor. They want a bed mate, a doormat, a mother, a silent partner, a maid, a cook and a better-bottle-picker-upper. I have been separated from my husband for 10 yean. 1 haven’t met even one man who was interested in me, except for aex. I'm 36, have an excel lent job. own my own car. and am a single mother And ye*. 1 have a terrific seme of humor. The problem is I'm indepen­ dent and have a brain. I treat men with consideration and deceny. What I get in return is verbal abuse, ig­ norance. rudeness and just plain disgusting behavior. — Single in Ontario. Dear Single in Onario: No one will ever convince me that the majority of men in either the United States or Canada prefer addle­ brained. empty-headed women who will pick up their beer bottles and serve as doormats. There has always been a shortage of desirable males on every continent, and it takes some hunting to find them. The good men are out there Trust me. But often they are nor tall enough or thin enough or rich enough, and sometimes they wear work clothes instead of pinstripe suit*. Get the pic­ ture? 1 hope so. Gem of the Day: Advice to the Brand-new Bnde: If you think marriage is a 50-50 pro­ position. you don’t know the half of it. Cheap sitter? Dear Ana Landers: Here’s a new one fot you. First, let me say 1 am divorced and the father of three wonderful children. I love them very much, and 1 try to spend as much time with them as possible. At present. I am with them about three days a week. Recently, my ex-wife asked that my present wife, "Babette," watch the children every day after school while she work*. This means until 6:30 in the evening. It seemed like a great idea to me since the children get along very well with Babette, and our home is a pleasant and familiar place to them. The problem is that Babette believes that she should be paid the same as any ocher child-care provider, since she is performing a service for which my former wife has paid other* in the past. My former wife feel* that Babette is obligated to watch the children for free since they are, after all. my children and she is now my wife. Babette say* i»’e not so much the money but the idea that my ex-wife is just trying to take advantage of her. I kwe my children and am in the middle of a battle between these two women who are not crazy about each ocher to begin with. Do you have a solution? — Between a Rock and a Boulder in Colorado. Dear Rock or Boulder, whichever seems more comfortable: I can understand Babette's resentment because she feels your ex-wife is taking advantage of her. However, in my opi­ nion. she should be willing to take care of the children without being paid. After all. they are your kid*, and she is their stepmother, not just a person sent by an employment agency I suspect this may be Babette s way of stick­ ing it to your first wife. Not only is her behavior ungenerous, but if she loves you. such mean-spiritness will not do much to enhance the relationship. Is there an unbiased third party who can talk to Babette1 Bite remedies Dear Ann Landers: I had never heard of rubbing an onion on a mosquito bile lo take the itch out until I read it in your column I have had some experience, however, with other treatments that have been highly effec­ tive. Perhaps you would like to share them with your reader*. Meat tenderuer works if you moisten the welt and rub the tenderizer in firmly and let it dry. Ordinary table salt will work the same way. Mtbough it is not quite as effective. The styptic pencil used to slop bleeding from small shaving nicks is the best of all Of course, when you bathe, you will have to repeat the treatment. And. incidentally, this treatment works for flea bites a* well as mosquito biles. I hope that you will print my letter and that some of your readers will find my suggestions helpful. — Jasper in Denver Dear Jasper . Thank you and hundreds of others who wrote to share their home remedies lo stop the itching caused by mos­ quito bites. The most unusual suggestion came from a reader in Grand Island. Neb., who wrote: ”A drop of candle wax will stop the itching, but it will cause a small blister that is less annoying than the itching.” I do NOT recommend this. Gem of tbe Dey: (Credit Johnny Canon, wtea batfl mtaaad by nMew): If It weren't for PMu T. Farnsworth, inventor of letevistoa, we would stifl be eattag frozen radio dinners. An alcohol problem? How can you help yourself or someone you love? “Alcoholism: How to Recognize It. How to Deol With It. How to Conquer It" will give you lhe answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55}. Copyright 1995 Creston Syndicate Inc. discover the difference between getting rich slowly and getting nowhere fast. To learn more about financial planning, attend this free f Lake Odessa NEWS \■ ia*~... .......................................................... .... s seminar. To reserve your seat, call one of the numbers below. The difference is planning. The difference is Merrill Lynch. \llciul ,i hie si min.ii. TOPIC: Financial Planning DATE: Thursday, February 9th TIME: 6:00 p.m. - Complimentary dinner served PLACE: County Seat 128 South Jefferson SPEAKER: Oif zXndcrs, Financial Consultant Merrill Lynch Private Client Group RSVP: Emily at 517*342-9355 or Carrie at 1-8(XM»78-2855 Hastings Morrill Lyndi A tradtoon of tniM. e—ii ioin<n ,> atiMtai*i>«i»c QUARTERLY Ti MEMBERSHIP DINNER f an Informative Program by Jim Fisher of Siegel, Hudson, Gee & Fisher “Sexual Harrasment in the Workplace” Do you really understand the growing liabilities concerning sexual harassment in the workplace? Do you and your employees know the difference between what is socially acceptable and legally acceptable? This program will cow the definition and legalities of Sexual Harassment in tha Workplace. Comparative seminars on this subject are being offered at substantially higher costs, but thanks to the support of the following sponsoring Chamber Members • Edward D. Jones, Bel-Pak, J-Ad Graphics, Phoenix Realty. Mid-Michigan Ins. Group, Manpower, Great Lakes Bancorp. S*egel-Hudson-Goe-Fishef, County Seat. Plumbs, Members A Community & Govern­ ment Committees you can attend for only $12.00 per person. This timely program is open to everyone' BRING YOUR EMPLOYEES! Seating is limited RSVP by February Bth. For more information or to reserve seating call 945-2454 When: Thursday, February 16,1995 • Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. • Program at 7:30 p.m. Place: The Emmanual Episcopal Church 325 W. Center St., Hastings Cost: $12.00 for Dinner and Program Itobon Dinner by Creative Catering & Qwuultmg by Sandy James Get your ticket NOW! Tickets available at The Chamber Office, The County Seat, Manpower. Mid Michlflan Insurance Group, Phoenix Realty Corp. and Barry Intermediate School District. Friends of the Library will have their an­ nual meeting at 7 p,m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Lake Od'ua Community Library Two director* are to be elected Any member is eligible for nomination and/or election. Of­ ficer* are then elected from the pool of director*. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. rtu Hmrsday, Feb. 9 at Lake Manor for 9. slide program of the re­ maining horse Kuns within the village. The Odessa Township treasurer will be at the Page Building to collect property taxes on Saturday. Feb. 11 starting at 9 a.m. Lakewood Christian School return* to Fellowship Hall for its monthly dinner on Fri­ day, Feb. 3, Parting at 4:30 p.m. The "Wonderful Wednesday" program begins at Central Uumted Methodist Church with a roller skating party on Wednesday. Feb. 1, to which friends are invited. After­ school sessions begin on Wednesday, Feb. 8 with dasaes. snacks and music. Due to the building project for several months, this pro­ gram had been cancelled for the first semester. There are plan* for a spring musical, with the weekly song sessions pro­ viding practice time. The Second Marine Diviuon Association, is looking for former menders who served either in war or peacetime. Carl Wiegcl of 217 Aububon Street. No. 1204 in Hot Spr­ ings, Ark., 71913 is the contact man for the association which holds annua) reunions, publishes a newsletter six times each year and provides a scholarship fond. Readers of the Ionia newspaper had a few days' story about a bald eagle found at a con­ struction site on Stone Rond. It had been in­ jured. Workers who spotted the bird, sheltered it in straw for protection from the cold overnight and then took it to the Sterner Veterinary Clinic for treatment. It then was firm to MSU for further treatment. Finally, federal officials determined that it would not be able to survive, even in captivity. It had been maintained more than a month by the staff. Its left leg had been severely injured, perhaps from colliding with an electric power line or a vehicle. Its skin, feather* and feet will be sent to a repository where tbe remains will be used by American Indians. LaRue and Betty McMillen and daughter Delores from Calfomia flew into Grand Rapids Wednesday evening because of the death of their mother and grandmother. Betty had flown home from Zephyrhills. Fla., in late October because of the death of her step­ father. Frank Beckhold, and in December after the death of her sister, Maxine Torrey. The Res Keith and Cora McIver are vaca­ tioning in Honda. They enjoyed having a gathering of several ot their Congregational Church members while there. They spent time with lhe Manleys, lhe McMillens, the Huycks. the Shoemakers, the Garlingcrs. and the Ericksons A local friend finally has received a letter from Dr Roy Cogdell PhD uho lived here for a few recent years. The letter was a month in transfit from Nicaragua where he went last fall in preparation for opening of a new university The three colleges are to be in fisheries, forestry and mining to use the coun­ try'* natural resource* to benefit the local peo­ ple. The leaching staff is multi-national, from tbe Americas. Sweden and elsewhere in Europe. The first dasaes will begin by spring. A birthday card was circulated right away in hope* that it would reach him by his late February natal day. Many of his local friends were happy to sign to wish him well. He came to Lake Odessa erpedalIy because of the good fishing here. He has found another spot where the fishing is great Church World Service/CROP has announc­ ed its spring workshop and training seminar which will give participants an update on Africa ant its hunger problems and some of the solutions that are in progress. It is to be held on March 4 at the First Presbyterian Church in Paw Paw from 9 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. The workshop speaker* will be Dr. Robert Smith, retired UM pastor and a con­ sultant for UM COR for 10 year*: Esther Brown who is associate director of CROP; Denver Todd, is a salesman by profession but involved with his church as hunger coor­ dinator. who has been a participant in a work camp in Puerto Rico. The fourth is Ilah Henderson, who i* a member of a Reformed Church in Oshiemo and a CROP worker in the Kalamazoo area. She is a marketing con­ tractor by occupation. Dr. Smith's topic will be "The Agony and Ecstasy” in Africa. Doug and Dottie Lawson, former Hasting* resident* on Market Street, were Sunday guests of Marv and Ruth Shanks. They attend­ ed church and were gladly greeted by many of their friends. They report that son Jay has graduated from MSU and is job hunting in the computer field. Son Bob is still a student at MSU but is alternating semester* between school and work in Warren in hi* chosen field. The Lawson-, now live at Jackson, where he works with a travel company, coor­ dinating trips for school musical group*. He is retired from being Lakewood's band director and math teacher Bryon and Lisa Zeimer of Dowagiac spent the weekend with his parents on Maple Street after attending the funeral of hi* great­ grandmother Zells Bechold. His mother Lor­ raine McMillen flew on Sunday to Boise. Idaho and Olympia. Wash, on business for Family Bookstores of Grand Rapids, with return on Wednesday The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society has ample opportunities for helpers who can wield a paint brush, a scraper or a hammer. Call Mike McCartney. Tom Pickens or John Waite to volunteer. Those three had a work bee on Saturday and removed much debris from the attic of the depot. They found pipe*, insulators, conduit and even bricks from the upper section of both fireplaces. Tom did the high work and lowered the debris in buckets io the ground men below. Christian Education was recognized at Cen­ tral Uumted Methodist Church on Sunday with two children's choirs singing, teacher* and helpers recognized in the service, and displays of class materials in Fellowship Hall during coffee. The education committee pro­ vided the hosts for the coffee hour after the service. The Grand Rapids Press carried lhe obituary of A lane Philipp. 48. of Walker Township on the city's northwest side. She had lived in Lake Ooessa on the Boulevard and later on Tupper Lake Street with her hus­ band. Barry, and three daughters During their res ide.Ky here, the infant Marcy Jo died from accidental scalding and was buried on the Lakeside lot with her grandfather. Wesley Philipp, who had died two months earlier. A lane is survived by her twin daughters. Tamara and Catherine, younger daughter Melissa and their husbands ‘along with seven grandchildren, her mother. Mary Sontag, a sister and brother. A Cutlerville funeral chapel handled arrangements where visitation was held with funeral services on Jan. 26 at Monroe and burial at Dundee. Memorials were directed to the Blodgett Burn Center and Right to Life. Death had come on Jan. 22. Memorial services were held at Portland last week for Doris Balderson. 86. who had died on January 12. She formerly had a yam shop in Lake Odessa. She was the mother of Patrick Jones, late wife of Homer Jones. Aa omission was made in the death of Angdine Godfrey last week. She was also preceded by a third Lake Odessa brother, Voight, as well as her brothers, Devillo and Harold of Sunfield, sister Lucreatia Thorp of WlnM and her hwhil, Homer. The God frey farm was oa M-43 near Benton Road ' with fine buildings and the name of the hus­ band on the bam oa the south side of the 1 highway. The house has had some cosmetic ■ chsages on the front. Former resident Amy Reed Acton appeared on Chatmd 8 on the Tueaday noon new* seg- ' meat of community events of conversation with Warren Reynolds She was promoting • Sunday's celebration of National Bum Awareness Day. She spoke on the teamwork involved in the recovery of burn victims ’ through their hospital time and for the months and years that follow. Amy is the daughter of ' Bob and Patricia Reed of Hollaed, grand- • daughter of Gladys Dyke of Holland and the late Waher Sr. and Uarda Reed of Lake : Odessa. She entered college a year late 4 because of her severe bums in summer 1981, 1 graduated as an registered nurse and promptly * entered the Burn Unit of Blodgett Hospital as J one of the nursing team. During her college ‘ yean she visaed England’s hospitals that treat bum victim* to observe their approaches. One 5 hospital treated noses and ears. Another hospital specialized in toes and fingers. Amy, husband Randy and infant daughter live in the suburban area of Grand Rapids. Two new bouses are under construction on Pine View Drive. One is next to the channel off Jordan Lake and one is on the east side of the drive. Driving to Hastings one notes preparations for a new house on M-43 in Woodland Township between Durkee Road and Rush Road. Sondra Bergy of Hastings Road in Ionia ■ County, reported that since her recipe for bak­ ed beans appeared in the premiere issue of “Reminisce” magazine in 1991 she ha* had ‘ calls from as fin* as Texas and New Jersey Likely the readers could hardly believe that one of the ingredients was 14 ounces of cat­ sup. She prepares her recipe in a slow cooker i after work, let* it simmer until the next noon. when it is ready for the hungry farmers in her i family. She is listed as one of the editors of * Country magazine along with Sue Johncock of Hastings. The magazine lists 250 editors around the USA and Canada Honor students listed in one of the J-Ad publications this week has June Banks and Karen Cunningham. Jane is the daughter of James and Janet Banks. Sharlenc and Von Goodemoot. Karen is the daughter of Lloyd and Diane Cunningham of King Rond. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 2, 1995 — Page 9 Clarence Brady end Nellie Smock, both bon in IKt. were morned ia 1890 in Lh»ingakM County. Midi. They lived there for eight yean and then moved lo Tullahoma. Term They ilayed there for one year and then moved tack to Michigan lo the Morra area, living there for a year la 1901. they moved lo Yankee Springs Township in Barry County, where they rented the farm hat wns then known as the "Grey" place. This was east of Basset Lake oo what ia now Chief Noonday Road. Later they bought 120 acres on Basnet Lake Road, with Baaaet Lake oa the beck of their farm They had five children when they came there and then three more were born after they moved so Yankee Springs. Bernice Alice Brady (Marble) was next lo the ynimgrwl and was born in 1907. She told ter soo-in-lcw. Neal Cook, about her life in a series at taped icserviews We would like lo share those memories as they were told to Neal Neal's questions and promptings are in The tapes were made starting with April 30. 19(7. The interviews are as follows: "Gran, wenW yew u5 me about your tertM mm still. Whvs you rmrmhtr about Being In Yankee Springs?) "The first that I remember is about our old house. It waa. I gueas you would call it. a shack. It was very poorly constructed. Il sal right oa the grounds. There had been a foun­ dation but it had rotted away. There was no haaroirnr. The floors weren't level. I can't even think of a house anywhere that would compare to it. yet we lived there a good many years. “My staler Gertrude who is two years older thaa 1 aad my younger sisters and 1 were ail born there. We had a doctor who was in Mid­ dleville, Dr. Taylor, who was a friend to my mother aad she could call him day or night. But he hod lioie in the way of medicine. “I remember when my sister Gertrude had a disease called Moody dysentery. She laid for weeks without being able to keep anything down. Everything just went away from her. He pve her something. I don't know what it was but it didn't help her much. But I remember one night when she was so weak aad bad, my dad said "Let’s try boiling a little milk. just milk, just let it come to a bod, let it cool and try just a fate amount in a leas pooa." She kept that down. They only gave her a spoonful at a time, then as she was able to keep it down, they gave her a little more. (How many other children were there Hvhtg ks the hasne, jaat yea and year sinter?) "Uade Wayne, my youngest brother lived at home yet. My older brothers and sisters were sway, the firsr I remember. There were tour that were oitfcr and the youngest one of kte. wu 10 yean older thaa I wax. I don't , rrmember them being at home except just y coouag on a weekend to visit or something. । Aad oa holidays they always came home, for ; Christmas and things like this." (Waa year dad normally home quite often, ar was it just certain times of year when he would be home?) "He was always home through the winter months but tn soon as summer began, when the gram was ready to inresh, he would leave whh hh team aad they would be gone most of the summer Al first, my brother was home, my brother Wayne, would be home helping my mother, but as soon as be became 14. maybe, he was anxious to go wnh the rest of them. "He could use the hones to draw the water ia thb big tank that they used with the steam engine. After that, he go so that he could sit upon the machine and slack the straw and work on the straw stack until he got older. "Eventually he got to be an expert oo the steam engine. He seemed to have a natural knack and could tune them up if there was anything wrong. They seemed to be a real joy to him. He loved them. It almost seemed like he could sec them a mile away in his later years and they becan.* very few. We would be driving along. He wculd say, 'There's one, right over there. No one else could see it, but be could always come up with one." (You my that he did help operate the steam es<inea at Bowes MBs?) “Yes. but this was later, many, many yean Clarence Brady Jan. 7, 1068-Feb 2, 1925. later, after he was married he worked there some with Mr. Bowen there, Schyler Bowen.” (But now going back...) "Going back to when 1 was a little girl... I remember my first day of stan-.ig out for Gates School. There was my sister. Gertrude, and brother. Wayne, and my younger sister. Florence, didn't go yet. she was two yean younger than 1. So we were walking along what is now Bassett Lake Road, toward the Gates School, up on the corner of Shaw Lake Road and Yankee Springs Road, now a home, when we heard a horse and buggy in back of as. Here comes this nice looking lady driving her horse. "She said, 'Are you going to school, to the Gates School?’ We said. Yes. ’ She said. Oh. you are all going to be my studenu. She told that her name was Miss Raymond and that she was going to be the teacher there. "My bead is full of memories of her. She was a lovely, lovely girl. She loved children aad had such a wonderful way with her. to teach aad to just be there. If you bumped yourself, she always had her arms open to give you a hug. 1 have such beautiful memories of her. "The school, of course, was just one big room. There was an entry hall, cement steps where you went inside of the entry. We hung our wraps, coats and what not in the winter. Eventually there was aa oil stove put in there that we used io cook a link something for loach, for a hot meal like some kind of soup or a slew, that everyone could have a dish of. But if not, then we just carried our lunch pails. "k was nearly two miles up there (to :he school). We went across the Shields* to cut off some, but it was hard walking in the winter. And I can remember having trouble getting my legs out of the snow to get ahead. We didn't have winter clothes like we have now. "I had some kind of leggings which were made of some kind of knitted material. It but­ toned along the sides, but they soon became wet and the snow packed in around them. They just came to the knees. This was not nearly enough at times. You would get to school half frozen and your clothes were wet, but she (Miss Raymond) would always let us sit up next to the stove for awhile until we got warm and our clothes dried and she would hang our things up by the stove so that they would be dry when it was time to go home at "The school had desks, there may have been 24 or 25 of them. Sometimes we would have 20 kids. The ones in iront were smaller. and they ran back to the larger ones in the back of the room. "She kept real good order. She would not allow any whispering. She kept order! She had a way about her. She did not act like she was a slave driver or anything like that She had a wonderful personality. She always look­ ed so pretty. 1 enjoyed that so much. Every time she came she would have (on) a pretty blouse aad she looked so pretty.” (Was she married?) “No. not then. She taught our school three full yean. When she started the fourth year she was married and when school let out for Christmas and she went home, we got word that she didn't want to come back. We heard afterward that she was pregnant for her first baby, so she just taught from the beginning of Gates School Dlatrict No. 1 (front row, left to right), Donna Shaw, Philip Nichols, Gloria Elliott, Florence Brady, Bemlce Brady. Fred Bowerman, Rollo Bowerman, Bill Elliott, Margaret Elliott, Ray Newman, Wesley Blazen, Arthur Fields, Lois Fields, Jack Blazen, Paul Newman; (back row) Fred Fields, Walter Fields, Reo Bowerman. Mlndon Brace, teacher, Mabie Ray­ mond, Olive Struble, Isabelle McKean, Hugo Drake, Clarence Grabe, Mabie Kinney, Gertrude Brady. Nellie Smock Brady, 1868-Oct. 6, 1946. Sept. 30, school until Christmas time that fourth year. "Then we got a Mrs. Struble. Her hus­ band's name was Emerson. The Struble fami­ ly lived over on Yankee Springs Road. There was Olive Struble who went to school with one of my school mates, who was more my sister Gertrude's age. but she (the teacher) was the wife of one of the older Struble sons. She was a wonderful teacher, too, but no one could ever compare with Miss Raymond." How Bar away did Mbs Raymond live?) "She lived in the Yankee Springs area, where Yankee Springs Road crosses..., where the store used to be. What is the road that goes acrou?" (Was k McKibbou?) "Yes, it was toward Gun Lake on tha. road, I can’t tell you just exactly where it was. Her father’s name was Fred Raymond. And there were several children besides her. "1 remember a brother named Claude who married a lady called Them Gillette. The Gillettes lived by Irving. We met them as they would come to visit school. We got ac­ quainted with some of them. She drove all the time up until it would got cold weather, and then she stayed with a family over on what is now Peets Road by the name of McKern They had a big farm house and fabelte went to school. They would come together, she and Miss Raymond walked together when they came to school. She lived there during the winter months. And then when it got spring, - ft. - womo - J 4 Devin B-1 t - - -‘rikaid •• - .1. urivtnu tat Tlttte bft about Uk Kbool fttaif. Wbut color »« (?) "h wa ahny, pamfort white " (It wm painted white; did It turn the Me ktadordtitatthetk ha, today? What ww the roof Hke? Woo ft tatafte, or metal?) "It was shingles, yes.” (What were the windwows Hke; did they have curtains?) "Yes, we had sash curtains that came halfway up. The upper part didn't have any, but it had while curtains that started where the two sashes came together. And there was a bookcase there, that was quite tall, maybe four feet, and it had books in there that she could read to us. We always enjoyed her so much. "She always had morning exercises, a reading from the Bible First we always pledged allegiance to the flag and then we would have our morning exercise. Sometimes we would sing. Other times she would choose a book out of the bookcase and read a chapter or two before we began our studies. 1 e 'joyed that so much. Those stories she read I can remember so many. "Atm of Green Gj btes.” “The Dog of Flanders," "Black B^ury " Sometimes she would read something which was kind of young for us, but she wanted to include those younger kids too.” Haw many were there? What would be the span of ages, al the way from probably kindergarten?) "No. no kindergarten.’ (No kindergarten?) "Often children didn't start as young then as they do now. There was that long walk to school. 1 was probably 7 years old when I started to school, because little ones could not wade those (snow) banks and get through there until you got a little older, and you began school right in the first grade learning to read and write numbers and things this way. Then you went on through eighth grade. "Some of those kids were quite big. almost as tall as she (the teacher) was. They had been held back for some reason or another, to help work on the farms or something. 1 don't remember of there ever be­ ing grown men. but there some quite tall kids. I remember my brother going when he was quite a good size boy. But usually they would be about 14 or 15 years in age The beginning age was about 7 years old. "You had classes There was a big long seal which they called the 'recitation* seat and when it was time for you. she would call the class, 'first grade, reading stand * Then she would say pass.' Then you would walk up to the bench. ‘Be seated.* Then you sat down. "Each one had an opportunity to read a paragraph or two, which you had practiced before. You either got a very good or she would say ’I want you to read that over a few more times when you get back to your seat ' Then she would give an assignment to prac­ tice for tomorrow. Every class was the same way.” (She went right from student to student, everyone had to participate?) "You bet . No one ever got missed, no mat­ ter if they could hardly read at all. They had to stand up there and try . So many times she would stand beside them and show them the difference of why a word was pronounced this way and that But she was there always, for them who struggled and for those that sailed by. There was always a 'well done' and 'very good,' as she would say. "Many things went on the blackboard." (That was what I waa going to ask you about, the blackboard, where was It? How big was It?) "It was on three sides of the room, one right in from and then on each side. They were quite big, and always, like for arithmetic, my hard subject. 1 appreciated her help so much She would get up there to lhe board and she would not leave until she felt that everyone understood Now is this clear? Do you understand this? Why did you do that? Why do you have to do it this way?' She would come back and have you say why, so that it was clear in your mind. She was just wonderful " (What were the activities ot the day? First thing you said waa the pledge of aBrgianrr to tbe flag, and all chat, aad then waa there a recess? How often?) “Oh yes. We began school at 9 a.m. and then about 9:45 to 10 a.m. we had 15 minutes. If it was nice, you went outdoors, and if somebody had misbehaved, they might have to stay in and work while the rest went outdoors. "Only once in all that time do I remember that she spanked anyone. She had a strap which she kept in her desk drawer. On the first day of school she had to use it. She said io us 'I hate to have to use this.* But the boy got it that very first day of school. And from then oo 'hat was it. We never had any more problems She never had to spank anybody, particularly that boy. This was a bigger boy. I remember that she spanked him on his back. "He was a big boy. He just stood there and took it. He knew that he was supposed to wash the dishes after we got into the hot lunch thing and he refttsed, wouldn’t do it, and it was his time. She wasn't going to back down. She us­ ed that strap oo his back. He finally washed the dishes. She was very firm, but very kind and gentle, a wonderful lady." (When you said recess, w hat time did you say you had recess?) "In the forenoon, quarter to ten until ten a.m. and then in the afternoon so somewhere around two p.m., 1 think, we would have another fifteen-minute break. School was out at four p.m. "If it was nice, we went outdoors. The boys always played ball. The girls sometimes would ptey other games, like hide and seek, or prison goal and a game called 'Anti-1Over* the school house and games like this. We had few toys, playground equipment and things like that. No swings. It was a break to go outside. "Often the teacher went out with us. I can remember too, of sneaking hark in there while she was outside and maybe sweeping up the school house, or doing something for her. like warning me DtacKDoaras. wnen sne would come back in she would say ‘Looks like the fairies have been to work again.' She always knew who it was and she would come over and give me a hug. 'What would I do without you? You're a good helper.* This meant so much to me.” (That’s great. Who ware some of tbe students you weed to rcbooi with, starting with who was ia your dam?) * ’There was the Bowerman family, who liv­ ed neighbors to us on Bassett Lake Road, fur­ ther toward the Hubbard Hills from where we 'ived. They were a big family. I can remember Rollo being in my class. Then there were the younger ones, Doris Bowerman (Haight) and there was Fred Bowerman. I can remember when he started to school, a little younger than me. He was so bashful he would hardly open his mouth. And Ellis Cross. I remember when he started to school. He was another one who was so bashful. "The McKeon buys, Sammy and Andy, the twins who didn't speak plain, especially Sam­ my. Their parents were either Scottish or and spoke with an accent. That is prolsbly why the twins didn't speak English too plain The first year, they went all year. 1 don’t think the teacher understood hardly a word they said. But they came and she did things with them. She had them color and do things with a pencil But the next year they were speaking much clearer and from then on did very well. "And there was Lily McKeown, who was tn my class. There was James McKeown who was in my sister's class. "The Ted Newman family lived acrou from the school to the east, on Yankee Spr­ ings Road. We went over there for water, car­ rying n pail full back. When 1 first started to school, the pail just sat there, with a dipper in it. "A few years later, they got a crockery like type of fountain. You poured the water into that and there was a cover. You pushed a little button and the water would come out into your cup. It would bubble up in the crockery jar when the button was pushed. There was a pail to catch the waste water that spilled from the fountain or was left in the cup unused. That was a real big step. But we always went acrou to Newman’s to get the water. There wu never a pump on the school property.” (Was tbe pump outside at the Newman’s? Wu it a fate pitcher pump or was k a big P«a>P?) "1 think that it was a regular pump, bigger pump. It was outside of the house at the back of Newman’s bouse. The house is still there (1967). “The Newman family was a large family of boys. Ray and Morris and Paul, and there was a younger one who hadn’t started (to school) yet. (What about tbe traditional fate bouses out buck?) "On tbe bock corners of the school yard there were two traditional little houses, one for girls and one for boys, and that was that. "The school was heated with a great big stove. Different parents brought the wood for it. Tbe wood was piled outside. They seemed to know whose turn it waa. I can remember my father taking wood up there. I can remember when they were cutting wood, he would ask if they would like to have a flag pole. He cut a straight pole and he and the boys took it up there and put it in the ground. I don't remember how we got the flag, whether the school board bought it or if we sold things (to raise money to buy it.) “I remember the first time the flag went up. Il was quite an occasion. It became the first thing we did in the morning after everyone had g(<ten to school, raising the flag. The children were taught respect for the flag. It was never let touch the ground. It was always held until it got fastened onto the little pulleys and pulled up to the top. And the same at ni^ht when it was taken down and was always fold­ ed ia a special way and brought back in. She (Miss Raymond) was a very patriotic lady. She told us that we should have all kinds of respect for our country and that we were privileged to live in such a country as America.” (DM they place tbe flag on ber desk when they grt it folded? "It was placed in a drawer in her desk. It was taken from the drawer every morning and replaced there every night.' (Where waa the flag pole? “It was directly in front of the school, bet­ ween the road and the school, in the front jrard." (Sourrw. Recorded interview done by the late Neal Cook and Marion Cook's mther Ber­ nice Brody Baldwin.) (To be continued) GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION — and — JOHN DEERE DAY 1995! Fillmore Equipment (formerly Thomapple Valley Equipment) Announces the opening of its brand new John Deere Dealership and we would like you to be a part of the celebration! DATE: Saturday, Feb. 11, 1995 TIME: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm PLACE: 2900 N. Broadway Hastings, MI (Highway M-43, 4 miles north of Hastings at Welcome Road) Viewing times for 1995 John Deere Day film: �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 2. 1995 Hastings gets huge 4th Qtr., but falls to Charlotte, drops hoops game to Albion There have been some games this season in which the Hastinp vanity basketball team hasn't scored 39 points in the entire game. But in Tuesday nights' loss to Charlotte 76*72, the Saxons had 39 points scored in the final eight minutes. They pressed us non-stop," said Hastings Ryan GBona had hia aaaaoivbaat showing against Charted* with 13 point* and 10 rebound*. Hara ha gat* an Ea*t Grand Rapid* player leaning right when h* should haw been leaning la« a* G«on» went tor a ba*aHne»hot. coach Don Schill. The refs didn't call the game u close In the fire half, but did mon in lhe second." Hasting, wu lent to tbe free-throw line 20 lime. In tbe final period, making 15. Mike Toburen could have made a game ot It at the chanty stripe In the fourth. he made nine of 11 tries. In the game. Hasting, wore out the nripe. visiting it 40 time* and caning away with 24 point*. Alao scoring big In tbe Iasi period wu Jim Robbe. who hit three triple, and a free throw and Ryan Gilten*. who scored eight. Tbe only draw back of tbe high-scoring quarter, was thai Hastings came In to the fourth down by IS pants, 44-33, and the Orioles were able to score 24 in the quarter. Hasting, had been keeping the Clare A ichool honest, trailing only by sis at the break, but tbe flood gale, opened for Charlotte in the third with a 20-11 run through the eight minutes. Robbe ended the game with a team-high 17 points. Gillons and Toburen had 13 and Dan Sherry had 10 pants. Gillona led lhe team with 10 rebound, and Sherry bad seven. The top merer fa Chartotte wu Rory Nevin, with 14 and Travis Sllvaa. Paul Fad and Steve Tennes bad 12 point, each. 'I really have to recognize Damian deGoa. Gillens and Sherry." ScMls said. "They bad their best game ot tbe season tonight and deGoa wu oa defense's spark." deGoa ended tbe game with seven points The main thing." tbe coach said.' waa that even though we were down by 15 point, starting lhe fourth quarter, these kid* didn't give up. They played bard tbe whole game snd with 30 seconds left to play, we still bad a legitimate chance at winning." By running tbe ball game tbe way they wanted to. tbe Hastings vanity basketball team wu only six pants behind Albion, Friday night. ■ the half-time break. It wu In tbe third and fourth quarter, the Wildcat, darted naming drtng 'he way they warned to and wound up with a 72-42 win. Delton eagers edged by G-A again Hasting," Mka Toburen score* a not-*o-ea*y lay up against Albion, Friday nkM. (Photo courtesy ot Jon Jacob*) The lou drop* Harting, lo I-10 overall and 0-7 In tbe Twin Valley a* the first half of the reason come* to a dore. ScMls said tbe Saxos were able lo slow tbe game and keep Albion in check fa the fire two periods. "We rsn oa style," be said. "We did a tol of passing and locking fa lhe lay up sba. In tbe third quarter, though, they came oa and Ml five three-pointer, to open tbe game ig>. Then we had to play their Kyle of ball and we weren't able lo keep up." q Albion Mt eight of 10 triple, in the game, all ba two coming in lhe second half. Top acorer in the contest wu Albion's Jason Moorehead who registered 21. Jason Trippat scored 15 points. all by way of the long ball and Lavall Jordan also connected fa 15. Hartings wu led by Fred Jiles with 11 pool,. Gillons bad five rebound* fa Hasting, and files had fan assists. The Saxon, will be at Lakeview. Friday night and oo tbe road to neighboring Delton. Tueaday. i 1 In the flat meeting between the Delton vanity baaketball team and GalesburgAugusta. tbe Panther, lost by a single tree throw Tbe Rams were able to double that spread with a 34-32 win over Delton. TueMay night to drop tbe Panther, to 0-12 overall. "We bad a dunce In the final rix recooda," Mid coach Jim Hogobooan. "We were down by a basket and we fouled them. Their man misard tbe tint of Me one-and-ooe and we ga the ball. "They were able to contest ow lan-secood sba witbou fouling and It misaed by a hair.' tbe coach'Md. Delton bed tew problems against tbe Rams finding the baker, the problem wu the bell refined to sink . Tbe Panther, watt a chiLy 13 of 50 from lhe ftoa. while G-A wu 15 of 34. Hastings JV eagers out pace Albion, bow to Charlotte The Harting, junta varsity basketball team defeated Albion 54-43. Friday night to take a Twin Valley win. ba had to bow ou K> Oau A acboa Chartotte. Tueaday 54-47. The Jayvee have a 4-4 record starting the "Bah team, started alow and there wu a la of poa shooting in the firn period and they led 7-2 after tbe quarter." Hogoboom said In tbe second, Delton wu able to string together a 14-0 run and earn a lead at the half 14-13, but tbe Ram* were able to mourn a run a their own In the third to take a twopoint lean Into the final quarter. Gary Haber waa tbe leading acorer fa tbe Panther, with 10 and Ryan Vitek added nine, lame* Lang led tbe Ram, with 10. Delton vn 4-4 from the tree-throw line and G-A Ml one of three trie, a* Delton committed only 10 foul, Delton alao out rebounded the Ran* 32-23. The Panther, will be at Pennfield. Friday night fa a Kalamazoo Valley Association contest and will boat Hasting,. Tueaday. second half a tbe season. In the game ova the Wildcat*. Jeff Stan •cored six point* in tbe flnt quarter lo keep Hearing, within a basket after tbe flnt eight minute, 14-16. In the second period, the junta Saxon* allowed the Wildcat, only foa points, while Albion closed the lead lo three in the third period, but Hastings again began hitting the hoop and walked away with tbe win. Kyle Pohja led the learn with 14 points ■■ I and Star, finished tbe game with 10. 1 ' In tbe lou to Chartotte. Pohja had 14 points fa a aeaaon high. Tbe team will be st Lakeview tomorrow (Feb. 3) rod at Delton Tueaday. Women’s Night Feb. 10 at HHS basketball game Bred Myer* goes up strong against a Paw Paw defender for two of hia eight point*. Friday night In Tuesday"* gam* ha had lour point* against GalesburgAugusta Hastings matmen take The Hartings junia varsity volleyball team defeaied Harper Creek 15-11, 15-7, Jan. 14 following the freshman's win 15-3. 15-5. Rachel Nystron bad Moe pants in tbe contest. Elena Mellen had five and Jarrette Jennings had fou fa the jayvee. Junta Varrtty coach Mel va Nystrom said Sarah Keeler. Rebecca Mepham. Shannon Lundstroin and Jodie Songer did an outstanding job of Mocking and Anne Burgbdoff and Meghan Murphy did Ute resting fa the team. Tbe jayvee team also defeaied Hillsdale Jan. 25.15-2.15-6 Burgbdoff served up tbe Chris Allen (142) pinned Joe Bregg in 3:35. Matt MacKenzie (151) scored five pomu in lhe final period, bu! wu unable to tie Paul Rcnkins and Coldwater received three point, fa the 7-6 decision. Kevin Morgan low a 3-2 decision to the second-ranked wrestler at 160 pound, in lhe Twin Valley, Jessc Modert. Jamie James (172) woo his bout by a fall in 1:49 over Corey Carpenter and Kris Java (185) had a pin over Shannon Stephen, in 2:31 lo round out lhe scoring fa Harting,. Sparky Weedall (215) lost 2-1 to Ben Tackett tn double overtime. Tackett is the wrestler who defeaied Weedall twice lut season Justin Walers (bwt) lost to one of the lop heavyweight, tn the league by a fall in 3:43. Hasting, will be at lhe Lakewood Duals. Saturday and host Lakeview in tbe final Twin Valley dual. Tuesday Alumni from Hastings High Scboa will have a chance to re-live some Od memories after the Feb. 10 baaketball game between tbe Saxon* and Manhan. Tire night Is Women's Night and the staff at Harting, bas invited back as many coaches of girls sport* ova the Ire 25 yean u they could. Pat Murphy, a forma coach at Hasting, and currently an assistant atbleuc directa, said she expects to see * lx a the forma coacbe* show up fa lhe Women', night. Td alao like to see a tot of the forma ath- teles from Hartings attend the ga togetha after the game." she said. There will be a reception in tbe south baF cony after tbe game and Murphy said that if someone can't attend, they can send a tetter to tbe high acboa. in care ot Pat Murphy, to be read al the reception to let the coacbe, know bow their forma athlete is doing. She Mid chealeading. basketball, volley­ ball. gaf. softball, track, tennis, cross coontry and gymnastics will be reprerented at Ute gathering. JV, frosh spikers top Harper Creek big win from Coldwater "Wc really wrestled well tonight. said Hastings vanity wrestling coach David Furrow of tbe 44-15 win over Coldwater. Jan. 24. "But this win wu bigger than we anocipatcd." Furrow said he bad expected Coldwater to win a few more matches than they did. but be wu very pleased with how well the Hasang, wrestler, competed. Huong, wrestler, are now 4-1 in tbe Twin Valley and 11-1 overall. Ryan Rude (100 pounds) took the fire match with a 7-4 decision over Nick Tsyla and Troy Piltelkow (106) decuioned Nick Roger, 5-3 fa the next win. John Bu (112) ga tbe fire pin fa Hart­ ings with a fall over Joe Cameron in 56 reconds. Jeremai Cook (119) pinned Josh Huss in 3:26. Mike Opolski (126) had a fall over J.R. Brown in 1:07. Chris Stafford (134) won by a fall in 1:22 over Erik Crull and scoring 13 of their own. Harting, were Into \ lhe locker room fa the fire lime this season . 1 with a lead. , ’ Hasting*' Jami* Jam** (172) Ifta th* toot ot Otsego'* Jeremy Holiday and drives Nm to th* mat In * win eartier this season. James also had a win by tall over Coldwater. Jan. 26. fire nine point, before Hastings lou lhe serve. Jennings had five points and Mandy Russell had fou. Fa the freahmen against Harpa Creek, , Summer Gillons led the team with six service pants in the first game, two by way of *cex Cindy Hayes had five service points and Becca Kecter served up two aces. In the second game, Rachel Young had nine service points and Lisa Cookhn bad three. The team* will bort Otsego Monday and be on tbe rood to Coldwater, next Tbureday (Feb.9). ' ■. When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor...“THANKS” to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. ' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 2, 1995 — Page 11 | YMCA Mens Basketball Standings | Pennfield matmen stop Delton The Delton varsity wrestling team lost lo KVA foe Pennfield last week, 42-30. Securing pins for Delton were Link Pape (hwt) with a fall over Brandon Bowman . CJ. Hicks (160) with a pin ot turn Oliver and Robert Isom (119) with a pin of Ryan Hastings 8th grade basketball summary Morinski. Dan Smith (115) and Kris Matson (100) won by forfeit. The Delton learn hosts maltswan tonight (Feb. 2) and will be al Lakewood Saturday. The Hastings eighth grade boys basketball B Squad was defeated by Charlotte, Jan. 26 43-23. Charlotte controlled the enure game, leading at half time, 16-9. The young Saxons never were able to get on track and fell behind after three quarters by 10 points. The leading scorer for the Saxon B Squad was Dustin Humprey with six points. Randy Noffke controlled the backboards with seven boards. The B Squad finishes the Saxon frosh eagers defeated by Albion Tbe Hastings freshman basketball team lost to Albion 65-54 Friday nlgbt. Tbe Saxons fell behind 37-26 in tbe first half and couldnl close the gap after that. Darnell Day scored 13 points and Ed Vandcrtnolen and Zach Deming each bad nine. Mark Arens came up with eight rebounds. Baker IM; R. Schlacter III; H. Hawkins 110; J. Kasinsky 171; B. Ludescher 171; H. Keeler 171; T. Spolura 173; W. Woodmaasee 172; J Mercer 162; J. Dull 159; G. Forbey 159 The A Squad kept it's record perfect with a 48-31 victory over Charlotte. The junior Sax- Pacing the Saxon attack was Adam Whitney with 13 points. Jim Storms added 12 points and also had eight rebounds. Luke Warner tbe second game with five service points Lisa Cooklln and Summer Gillons both had Sunday Nlghl Mixed Alley Cat. 48H-27H; Freeman. 48-28; H ft L 44-32; Diehard. 43H-32H: Fearsome 4 43-39; B.S.era 42-34; Holey Roden 40-36; Mrt, 38-38; Friend. 38-38; Dynamite. 36H-39H; Load Hogs 36-40. Rookie. 34H-41H; Taamaniana 34-34; Hooter Crew 29-35; Really Rouen. 28H-43H; Undecided 28-44 ; 9 and a Wiggle 28-48; Beginnen 27H-48H. Washtub Duo 36M-47H; Jo's Bookkeeping 33-49; Outward Appearance 25-39. num 212; D. Friend 202; F Mead 186; F. Huey IM; W Friend 175; D. McClurkin 161; B. Howell 139. 33-13. macy 59 vs. Lakewood Merchanu 56. HMO A Member of Mercy Health Services For Sales And Service Contact: 212-370; 192-334; 110-519; 233-313; The Nonzer Agency Leonard D. Nanzef 301 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616)948-2990 J. Usborne m 192-341; C. Yoder D. Lambert 193-526; D. Vickers T. Neymeiyer 243-315; J. Jacobs M. Davis 171-500. SONG, CARO. FLOWER & CANDY KISSES Phone .$10.00 945-9454 REPORT OF CONDITION HASTINGS CITY BANK December 31, 1994 Trouble — Assets 226. Jo and Mom Fisher 436; S. Varney 177; S. Griaage 183-495; K. McMillon 167-469; 140; L Apaey 199-518; B Cuddahee 202-552; C. Gucrmey 166477; D. Brook. 171; L. DeLong 163; B Hughe. 193; S. Dunn 161; L. Tilley 179-497 B Major League — Clearview Profearioual Care Choices Lite Ice 12-8; Freeport Elevator 12-8; Freeport Supply 11-9; Woodmansee 10-10; Head Knockers IO 10; Carlton Ctr Ex. 8-12; Fairchilds 7-13. VALENTINE GREETINGS Kuempel 141; J. Mercer 163; B. Davenport 148; C. Graham 168; N. McDonald 163. Creek .2-6 .1-6 45 vs. Hearing Aid Censer 59; Viking 62 vs. Larry PUI Realty 60. O SINGING o Beckwnh 177; B. Howes IS3; R. Bennett Cedar .9-0 6-2 Hastings Jay 164; A. Hall ITO. S. Nevin. 134; R. Piru 37W-46H; Hearing Aid Center. Vikiag Hastings Drill Team. Pennock Hospital.... Larry Poll Realty... Series — F. Ruthruff 208-517; J. Lewis 188-489; L. Johnson ______ 171453; P. Godbey 180451; D. Collier 161447; P. Rumsey 165438; J. McKeough 172437; O. GiUom 161436; S. Mogg 175441; B. Sexton 169403; B. Enep 140-394; B. Bodo 99-272; S. Lambert 170; M. Dull 151; I. Seeber 146; T. Teixe.re 145; L. Allen 139; P. Frederickson 135; B. Moore 130 S. Salazar 124. barg 234-573; M Snyder 177-501; H. Hewitt 191-536; M. Wieland 177-479: D. Buras 158-466; IX Lanea 177-489 - Ray James Elec. 55-29; Outboard Inn 5OH-33H; Ups and Downs 45-39; Nashville 3-3 Hummers 54-30; Slow Pokes 51-33; Lef lovers 48-36; Varneys 47H-36H; Hastings Bowl 44-40; Bosleys 45K-38H; Question Marks 40-44; Thomapple Trading Post 39-45; Algonquin Farm 33-51; Valley Realty 33-51; Nite-N-Gales "" 32H-51M; LeHarves 32H-S1H. Kelley 203-378; D. Krallman 170494; S. Sanborn 178-487; M. Hodges 167-446; D. Woody 174-444; D. Snyder 176434; J. Mead 139434; K Rate 133-387; D Banimus 181; M. Briggs 179; C. Wilcox 170; P. Miller 162; P. Freeman 153; L. Friend 138. Mrchelob 56-28; TM Lassies 50-34; Rowdie Giris 48-36; Mr. Bruces 45H-38H; Three Ponies Tack 45-39; Hartxler Touts SPIKEHORN The Lift Story ofJohn £ Meytr DOLLAR AMOUNT Cash and balances due from depository Institutions: Noninterest bearing balances mi cu nancy end coin---------- 0.083441 ijxxMxn 32.120460 7,200400 0 Socteniea-------------- Michigan's Most Colorful Character! Federal funds sold. Loans snd Imh financing racelvabies: 08,706,246 ijmno LESS Al lowr nee for loan 87,7W^46 0 lITOmlW* Center 50-34; F.H. Parties Aaaeta held In t reding accounts--------------------------------------Premises and r rod aaaeta (Including capital lead Maae)... Other real estate owned---------------------------------------------------- 49K-34H; 44H-39H; Eye and Ent Specialists 44H-39H; Misfas 44K-39H; Nashville Chiropractic 39-45; Lifestyles 26U-57H; 202-521; P Smith 196-507; T. Christopher 192-506; L Johnson 185-^5; B. Miner 183-491; J. Leo 180412; B. Eaiep 178455; S. Merrill 175479 S. Pennington 180494; L. Yoder 171482; 3 Norris 150429, S. Brimmer 162421; D Burns 153438; M. Haywood 74-200. M Snyder 169; E Ham mootree 159; Y. Markley 165; C Watson 150; B. Wibon 163; M. Dull 147. 18 Chapters Of: P.MkWy StwaU latricw A ladiaas Send *18.00 Post Paid Cost to: Spikehom Creek Camp 225E North Clare Avenue Harrison. Michigan 48625 or Sold at Book Bam, Lansing. Tuesday Mixed 16-12; Pin Seekers 14-14; Neil’s Printing 14-14; Country Bumpkins 13-15; CoDsomen Cooaat 11-17; Lil Demons 11-16; Black Sheep 11-17; Masoa/Davis Line 9-19. Lost Mam High Games ft Series B. Johnson 172; M. Guy 259-616; P. Scobey 224-601; R- Recd 209; R. Snore 205. Womens High Games ft Series E Jobman 111-310; C. Reed 168-472. Bowlerrtlts Kcm oa 50-34; Hecker Ins 49-35; Carleton Center Exc. 4341; Dorothy's Hair Styling 4242; Bennett Ind. 33H-50H; D.J. Electnc 30S6-53U. 169-488; W. O'Dell 137; E. Ulrich 174; B Hathaway 188-484. N. Goggms 146; S Merrfll 189-463; L. Dawe 171-442; 1. Doacr 156425; S Drake 159-460. C Colvin IM; J. Gardner 157-373; J. Decker 171; L. Elliston 195; M Garber 193-513; R Murphy 169427; E. Vanasse 218-523 .2-5 .2-5 points, according to coach Richard Pohja. The A Squad finishes the regular season with a 9-0 record. four points. Snyder 210-563; D Barms 197-543; R Bowman 190-528; G. Snydr 208-513; J. Woody 191-504; K. Bushee 170-501; S. San­ born 202-496; S. Krallman 170483; R. Snyder 0 178469; R. Snyder 10 168-469; I. .6-1 C League — Iron Heads 29 vi. Riverbend 23; Ag. Boys 31 vs. Carpenter Plumbing 33; Cart. Market 35 va. Union Sank 39. NAC Petersons 1SG.......... tournament pixy The Haatlngr frertiman volleyball learn Woodman.ee 63-21; Na.h 59-25; Schlrehier 49-35; Oto 49-35; Brodock 45-39; Kuempel 44Si-39'6; Friend42-42; Ludeacber 4IH-42H; D. Hall 4OH-43H; Brewer. 4OH-43H; Beckwith 4044: Keeler 38-46; MouccxJia 38-46; Juaick 35-49; Snyder 34-50. Kaaimky 34-50; N. Hall 33-51; M. Hall 27-57. Ladles Good Game - S Pennington 191; F. Schmeder 183; P. Castleberry 170.0. Pot­ ter 166; L. Wellman 163; M. Matson 154; M. Dull 154; J. Kasuuky 153; B. Johnson 152; A. Ledvoe 146; M. Spolstra 128. .2-5 .2-5 Lakewood Merchants... Hastings Merchants Bosley Pharmacy........... Clearview Professional. Hamiltons Excavating Saxon frosh beat Hillsdale spikers in league contest 15-7 and 15*3, to run its season record to 4*0, 3-0 in the Twin Valley Conference. Sarah BeUgraph served for eight points in W-L ...6-1 ...5-2 Carpenters Plumbing Carts Market Ag. Boy.. Riverbend. Iron Heads. Billion Dollar Michigan Based Financial Services Corporation Has An Opening For The Right Person In Our Hastings Office. The successful candidate will enjoy extensive training, outstanding income opportunity and manage­ ment opportunities. Prior sales or management experience a plus. Send a resume in confidence to: Richard Keilen, 5950 Portage Rd., Portage, MI 49002. An Equal Opportunity Employer. 0 associated oompanlec------------------------------------------------------Customers’ liability to this bonk on accaptancea outstanding. Intangible assets-------------------------------------------------------------------Other aaaeta--------------------------------------------------------------------------Total aaaeta---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 0 314,583 1,73X231 138,047,194 Liabilities Deposits: in domestic officea----------------------------------Noninterest-bearing lnt*raat-bearing —----------------------- ------ ------Federal unda purchaaed.-------------------- --------------Securities sold under agreements to repurchase. 124,326,061 19,141,131 106,187660 0 0 0 092,064 Other borrowed monay Mortgage Indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leeeee Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding. Subordinated notes and debenture.--------------------------------Other llabHltiea----------------------------------------------------------------Total liabilltiea 406,608 0 0 791.794 128522,127 Equity Capital Perpetual preferred atock and related surplus. Common stock. Surpius----------------------------------------------------------------------------Undivided profits and capital reserves.------------------- -------LESS: Net unreal tied loss on marketable equity securities. Total equity capital Total liabilltiea and equity capital 0 1,353.600 4578.000 0,434,742 (141575) 12525,067 139547.194 Uvnnwei Oaooalta of alate morwy — Michigan I, Joan M McCarty. AVP—Operation. ot tha above named bank, do hereby declare that thia report of condition Is true and correct to tho bast of my knowledge and beUof , ,, We, tha undersigned dlractora. attest ths correctness of this stat ament of resources and llabll 11lea. We declare It haa been examined by ua, and to tho boat of our knowledge and belief haa been prepared In conformance wtth the Inatructlona and ia true and correct Director. �Page 12 — The Hittings Benner — Thursday, February 2, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: COMMON COUNCIL January 9. 1995 Common Council mol tn regular sassion in the Qty Holl Council Chamber. Hotting*. Michigan on Monday. January 9. 1995 o» 7 30 p.m. Mayor Mary lou Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll coll wore members: May. Jaspers*. White. Brower, Compboll. Gray. Hawkins. Ketchum. 2. Moved by Campbell, supported by Hawkint that Countilmomber Bloom t excuse bo approved. Yoos: AH. Absent: Ono. Carried. 3 Pledge to tho Hog. 4. Mayor Gray recapped the years goals. A giant stop into tho City Manager form ol govermont Opening <4 tho now Water Treatment Plant and plans lor tho expansion of tho WWTP. Phase II of the Downtown Development Authority approved, tho City wont live on Channel 12. Cable Access, tho Maple Ridge Historic District. Hostings Hotel demolished an Ordinance adopted to control X rated stores. In 1995 wo will implement more of tho new charter, the Hanover PUD will got under way. tho Incubator is solidly In the black. Moro on the WWTP study will bo done, development of Phase II, Streetscape, streamlining of tho budget process. City Building study to got Police Depart men! out of basement and Pennock Hospital ^^Moredby Brower, supported by Hawkins that Robert's Rules of Order bo adopted by tho council. Yoos 7. Absent 1. Noys: 1 (Josporse). 6. Moved by Joepsno supported by Moy that Frank Campbell be elected Mayor Pro-fem. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 7. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the minutes of December 27. bo corrected to rood: She stated bidding should occur for services from $5,000 to 30.000: In item #10. Yeos: AN. Absent Ono Carried 8. Susan Parker from the Hastings Jaycees was recognised by Mayor Gray and January 15-21. declared J C Week In Hostings Parker thanked the City for their continued support. 9. Moved by Moy. supported by White that tho invoice to Michigan Cod lor $36,313 bo approved. - -.—,■ neicnum. . V — -ft< Hna^xms - -ft..— - . <1.1.1. I - II -w-wwi ------ . VOOS ^.^wnpuar,i. White. Japerse. May. Absent: Bloom. Carried 10. Moved by Josperse. supported by White that consent items B thru G and I thru I be received and Wed and items A. H * M bo pulled from Het. B. Minutes of Barry • Eaton Health Advisory Com­ mmoo of November 10. 1994. C. letter of 12-20-94 from Consumers Power — Ro: Great American Main Street awards. D. letter from Department of Commerce — li­ quor Control Commission — Denial — American L'r°Minvtes from December 27. 1994 Technical F. Minutes from December 20. 1994 <i 29. Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins that Jeff Mansfield be appointed as Deputy Manager/Director of Publk Sorvkos/City Engineer ot a salary of $47,725 Yeas Ketchum. Hawkins. Gray. Campbell. Brower. White. Josperse. Moy Absent: Bloom. Carried. 30. Moved by May. supported by Hawkins that Jerry Sarver be appointed as Police Chief at a salary ol $44,365. Yoos: May. Jasporso. White, Brower. Campbell. Gray. Hawkins. Ketchum. Ab­ sent: Bloom. Carried 31. Moved by Brower, supported by May that Roger Coris bo appointed Fire Chief/Fire Marshail/ADA Coordinator ot a salary fo $43,500 Yoos. Ketchum. Hawkins. Gray. Campbell. Brower. White. Josperse. Moy. Absent Bloom. Carried. 32. Councilman Hawkins commented that lhe Ci­ ty has 43 employees which Is lower thon a lot of cities our size and feels lhe City does well for the nu^nbor ol ornployees wo h^nro. Penrod stated that tho Library Board sots the llbrkuts salary and the Compensation Board set the City Clock ond City Treasurer until January of 1999. 33. Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins that the City contract custodial servkes with Gerald Finney for six months from January to Juno 30. 1995 at $335 per wook. Yoos: May, Josperse. White. Brower. Campbell. Gray. Hawkins. Ket­ chum. Absent Bloom. Carried. *14. City AAonoger Penrod asked Council to con­ sider increases tar non-union employees also ot Moved by May. supported by White that the following non-union employees rate bo os follows: Street Superintendent $42,525; Utilities Superintendent $43,965; Deputy Polke Chief $39,490; Adm. Assistant/Secretary $10.90 and 7/1/9$ $11.00: Deputy Clark $12.10; Cfork/Socrotary 89.25; Assessor Clerk $9.25; Polko Secretary $10.55; Parking Motor /Beginning Secretary $7.25. Yeas: Ketchum, Hawkins. CompL--I1 orov^^x - - - , 1ft i* ‘- G. *J. K. 1 ■ — I* - ■ ^xueem. . eon. nrnr., ^asperse, <n^jy Bloom. Carried. 35. Director of Publk Services report: City crows Associate Conductor John vanneau at worn. Ad- G. Mtowtes from November 8. 1994 Hastings Ci­ ty/Barry County Airport meeting. I. Application for liquor license from Concord Drugs ot BMW. State. J. October November Trial Balance K. Minutes from January 3. 1994 Planning Commission. I. Minutes from December 22. 1994 DOA 11 -— J ft---- - - supporrea ----------- ■ 1 ft. ■ ■ u/vit* -ro. moveo oy- A »/ ay wniit -* marthe quarter and year ond fire report be received and Mod. Yeas: AN. Absent One. Carried. 'vocef AN. Absent: Ono. Carried I1. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasporso that horn A letter from Amerlcable concerning rate increase bo received and placed on filo and refer­ red to the City Attorney Fekkos for response. Yoos: AN. Absent: Ono. Carried 12. Moved by Brower, supported by White that Hom H. minutes of December 14.1994 Hastings Ci­ ty /County Airport bo received and filed. Yeas: AN. Absent: Ono. Carried 13. Moved by Jasporso. supported by White that the followieg bank depositories for rhe Qty Clerk and CWy Treasurer bo designated: Hastings Qty Bank. Hastings Savings and loan. Co-America. No­ tional Bank of Hastings. Groat Labes Bancorp. Old Kent Bank and Trust — G.R. CouneUmon Jasporso requested to abstain from vote. Also Gray. Yeas AN. Abstained Twa. Absent. Ono. Carried. 14. Moved by WhHe. supported by Moy that the reeohftion authorising signatures at tho National Bank of Hastings bo adopted. Yoos: AN. Absent: Ono. Carried. 15. Movsd by Campbell, supported by Hawkins that Ordnance #381 bo adopted. House number­ ing. Yeas: AN. Absent: Ono. Carried. 16. Ordtocmce #284 rood. Water and Sewer in- ratas were not being increased but a table of unit factors would bo sot. 17. Mayor Gray recommended appointing Howard Penrod to a one year term expiring 1/1/99 with a 3% salary increase with I %% 1/1/95 and I Mi % 7/1 /95. Councilperson Ketchum was oppos­ ed to giving a raise without an evaluation first and that ho has only boon hero three months. Coun­ dip arson Car.^boU ateo left there should bo an nohi ation and that it should bo started by tho end of October which would give council two months prior to reappointment. Ketchum was in favor of reappointment but not wage increase. Moved by White, supported by Moy that Howard Penrod bo appointed City Manager lor one year ot a wage incroose of 1%% 1/1/95 and 1% 7/1/95 with an evaluation in October. Yoos: Moy. J aspens. White, Brower. Campbell. Gray. Hawkins. Noys: Ketchum. Absent: One. Carried. 18. Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins that tho low firm of Siegel. Hudson. Goo and Fisher bo appointed as the City legal representative with a 3% Increase In retainer from $9,880 to $10,175. Yeas: Ketchum. Hawkins. Gray. Campbell. Brower, White. Jasporso. Moy. Absent: Bloom. Carried. 19. Moved by Brower, supported by White that tho following bo appointed to tho Planning Com­ mission Dove Josperse — 1 year term expiring 1/1/96. Jot' Mansfield. I year term expiring 1/1/96: Mory Lou Gray — 1 yeor term expiring 1/1/96; V. Hany Adrounie - ? -oar term expiring 1/1/98. Yoos: AN. Absent Ono. Carried. 30. Moved by Brower. supported by Moy me ioNowing bo appointed to tho Zoning Board of Ap­ peals: Dove Kruko — 3 year term expiring 1/1/98: Gordon Barlow — 3 year term expiring 1/1/98. Yeos: AN. Absent: One. Carried. 21. Moved by Josperse, supported by Brower that Maureen Ketchum bo appointed to a one year term expiring 1/1/99 to tho Library Board. Yoos: AN. Absent: One. Carried. 22. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the following bo appointed to the Downtown Development Authority Jim Brown — 4 year term expiring 1/1/99; Ron Boochnou — 4 year term ex­ piring 1/1/99. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried 23. Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins that Mary lou Gray bo appointed to o 2 yeor term on the JEDC expiring 1/1/97. Yoos: All Absent: Ono. Carried. 24. Moved by Brower supported by White that Dr. Larkin be appointed Health Officer for one year. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 25. Moved by Hawkins supported by Moy that for one year. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried 29. Moved by White, supported by May that the following be appointed to rhe Nature Area Board: Mary Lou Gray — 1 yr. term expiring 7/1/99; Jim Fisher — 3 yr. term expiring 7/1/97; Maureen Ket­ chum — 1 yr. term expiring 7/1/99; Pat Johnson — 3 yr. term expiring 7/1/99. Robert Casey — 3 yr. iorm expiring 7/1/97. Yoos. All. Absent One Carried. 27. Moved by Brower supported by Moy that Miriam White be appointed to a 2 yeor term on the Hastings City Barry County Airport Board expiring 1/1/97. Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 28. Moved by White, supported by Brower that Judy Myers be appointed as City Assessor at a salary of $32,280. Yeas Moy. Josperse. White. Brower Campbell Gray Hawkins. Ketchum Ab sent Bloom Corned e GR Symphony Orchestra to be in Hastings Feb. 12 38. City Manager Penrod passed out his quarter­ ly report for council. No reminded council of tho Special Meeting at 7:00 p.m. January 19. for a workshop for goal sotting and to get ideas from Sharon Vkkory City Cork (2/2) NOTICt or MCNTTOAM SMC Default having been mode In tho conditions of a certain Mortgage made by JEFFREY D. DECUYPERE. • slngfo mon. to WOODHAMS MORTGAGE COR PORATION doted February 16. 1993. recorded March 3. 1993. In l>er 566. page 587. said mor­ tgage having boon assigned to Traverse Mortgage Corporation as disclosed by Assignment of Mor­ tgage dated February 16. 1993. recorded March 3. 1993. to Uber 386. page 993. dated February 16. 19*3. and recorded in lhe office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on March 3. 1993, In Uber 566 of Mor­ tgages. on pogo 587. on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo duo ot the date of this notice, for principal and interest, tho sum of FIFTY NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN AND 96/100 ••• Dollars, ond on proceedings having boon Instituted fo recover tho debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof. tgoge has become operative; Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said Mor­ tgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case _. i a - j _ —- -ft . .in mooo ana proviaea, me sata w-orrgogo vnw do foreclosed by a solo of the promises therein described or so m> Ji thereof as may bo necessary, at publk auction, fo tho highest bidder, at Barry County Circuit Court Building. East Entrance in the Qty of Hastings, and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday. February 23. 1995, at 2.00 o'clock in the afternoon of sold day, and said promisos will bo sold to pay tho amount so as aforesaid then due on sold Mortgage together with 8.375% per cent interest, legal costs. Attorneys' foes and also any taxes and In­ surance that said Mortgagee doos pay on or prior to the date of sold sale; which sold promises aro oevwwua m *aaa mavr^age as toiiwwx. to wii. Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19. Town 2 North. Rango 9 West, commenc­ ing ot tho East 1/4 post, thence South on Section lino 21 Rods for place of beginning, thence South 15 rods, thence West 21 rods, thence North 15 rads, thence East 21 rods to place of beginning, Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan. Tho period of redemption wiM bo six (6) months from date of solo. Dated January 16. 1995 Traverse Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee Thomas R. Alword Cunningham. Davison. Beeby, Rogers ond Alword Attorneys for Mortgagee 413 5. Union Street. P O Bex B78 Traverse Qty. Ml 49685-0878 (2 16) J-Ad Graphics News Service The Grand Rapids Symphony will present "Casual Classics" at Central Auditorium on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. Associate Conductor John Varineau will conduct tbe program and featured guest artist will be harpist Maria Royce Hesse. A member of tbe GRSO since 1982, Hesse previously held the position of principal harp with the Kansas City Philharmonic. As soloist, she has appeared with the Symphonies of Graz4 Rapids and Phoenix, the New World Siring Quartet and Fontana Ensemble. Hesse frequently performs both for a variety of private and civic organizations, and is a member of tbe "Grand Rapids Symphony Ante and Harp Duo." She received a "Young Artist Award" from Interlochen Arts Academy, and tbe Cleveland Institute of Music. Hesse and her husband Paul have a son, Daniel. Varineau has been a key member of the Grand Rapids Symphony’s conducting staff since 1983. In 1993-94. his acbedule GIRL, Katelynn Jade, born at Pennock Hospital oa Jan. 17. 1995 at 8:29 a.m. to Barbi and Jim Cronover II of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 7Mi ozs., and 21 inches long. GIRL, Jordan Elizabeth, b at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 18, 1995 st 11:05 a.m. to Brooke Adams and James Morrison of Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., z4 ozs.. and 20% inches long. BOY, Damian Lornce. born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 16, 1995 at 9:42 p.m. to Christopher Hartke and Christine Morgan of Hastings, weighing 6 Iba., 7M ozs., and 21 inches long. BOY, Travis Grant, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 6. 1995 at 8:26 a.m. to Gordon and Jennifer Matthews of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 12% ozs., and 21 inches long. BOY, Lane Earl, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 5, 1995 at 4:10 p.m. to Dawn and Ron Holcomb, weighing 8 lbs., I oz.. and 21.5 in­ ches long GIRL, Sarah Jeanne, borr at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 21. 1995 at 11:40 a.m. to Rita and Scott Brasseur of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs . 15 ozs.. and 22 inches king. long CometOTY Sexton position interviews set for January 17. ot 9 00 a.m. Approved Robert Ponce H part-time fire fighter pending physical examination Approved DonnH McKe'vey to certify assess ment roll. Approved Outstanding Bills of $31,696.30 Adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Approved by Supervisor: Lloyd Goymgs Submitted by Clerk: Normoioan Campbell (2/2) Mendelssohn, overture lo "A Midsummer Night’s Dream." After the intermission, from Mozart, overture to “Tbe Marriage of Figaro" and a Beethoven symphony, with symphony number 6, "Allegro non troppo;" symphony number 8, "Allegretto seberzando-,** symphony number 4» "Allegro vivace." and symphony number 2 "Allegro molto " Tickets are S12 for adults and S10 for rtudents and seniors, and will be available at the door. included many of the Symphony’s Pop concerts, the Spartan Stores Family series. Youth Syraph oy performances, Hudson's and Holland Casual Clastics series concerts. Varineau war Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music and Fine Arts at Grand Rapids Baptist College, and often plays E-flat clarinet with lhe Grand Rapids Symphony. He has traveled to Glasgow, where be made a recording with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Varineau BOY. Caleb Andrew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 20, 1995 at 12:27 a.m. to Andrew and Jennifer Kling of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 2% ozs.. and 20^6 inches January II. 1995 at 7:30 p.m. Roll coll: all present except Compboll Approved agendo with additions Approved December 14. 1994 regular meeting minutes with additions. Deportment reports received ond filed 1995 proposed rood improvements discussed. Approved Under Ground Storage Tanks studied at the University of Wyoming and Yale. Following graduation, be performed in the orchestras of New Haven and Waterbury, and the Chamber Orchestra of New England and the "New England Winds." The schedule for the Feb. 12 performance in Hastings includes from Rossini, overture to "The Barter of Seville," from Stravinsky. "Suite from Pulcinella,” from Ravel, "Pavane pour one infante defunte," from Handel "Harp Concerto" and from BOY, Anthony Lawrence, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 5. 1995 at 3:57 a m. to Linda and Date Keeter of Nashville, weighing 6 lbs . 6 ozs . and I8Mj inches long. GIRL, Cassey Lou. bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 22. 1995 at 12:33 p.m. to Michael and LuAnn Glumm of Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 14 *6 ozs . and 20inches long GIRL, Kara Renee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 8 at 3:58 p.m. to Jessica Cranmore and Jody Passeno. weighing 8 lbs.. H4 ozs. and 22 inches long. Proud grandparents are Charles Oms of Lacey. Susie Oms of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs Roger Harmon of Willard. Ohio. Principal Harp Maria Royce Hesse Furniture maker to locate in Middleville Industrial Park by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middtevilte Village Council has ap­ proved the sate of two kxs in the Industrial Park to Enviro Systems Furniture Inc. The company, which manufactures office furniture, was given approval by the council last Tuesday for the purchase of lhe two lots north of Eagle Drive. ESF1 also asked for an option to buy two additional lou within the next 2V4 years. The cost of the lou is $4,000 per buildable acre, making it a sate of $16,800. The other two lou that EFSI has the option to buy also will cost $4,000 per acre. It is owned by Mark McKittrick, formerly a resident of the Middtevilte area. Duane "Duke** Suayn was at the meeting to answer any questions the council might have. He explained that the company is 15 years old and is growing rapidly. It has outgrown the Caledonia location and he said he felt that the Middtevilte location would be ideal. Suwyn said they had plans for two phases with the first being a 15,000- lo 20.000-square-foo< building that would re­ quire between 15 to 20 workers. Most of those would be new employees. The second phase would be about lhe same. "The Middtevilte Industrial Park gives us room to expand,*' Suwyn said. "The loca­ tions also give us access to a quality labor base.’* Suwyn also explained that ESF1 was a model industry. It is clean, there is no ouuide storage, and the noise from the manufacturing will not be heard ouuide the building. He said that there would be shipments going out and coming in during the day. But the trucks would be likely to come from Whrtneyville Road rather than through town. Suwyn said that ESH is anxious to get started and hopes to begin as early as April or May, with occupancy of the first phase by October. Among the number of things that must be done prior to that is a site plan review. ESF1 will allow for the village again to app­ ly for a Community Development Block Grant, which would help finance the in­ frastructure improvements, streets, water, sewer and storm sewer at the industrial perk. The village had applied earlier with the help, of the Joint Economic Development Commssion, but the proposed tenant backed out. > Thai left a $10,000 discrepancy between the village and JEDC. Because no gram actually had been obtain-, ed. the village council felt that nothing was . owed to JEDC. However, the JEDC claimed that regardless of that, the work for the gram had been done and therefore the village owed the fee. .। With EFSI coming into the perk. Mid­ dleville once again will be seeking the help of JEDC in getting a gram. Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma presented an agreement with JEDC to the council for approval. He indicated that the approval of the agree­ ment by both parties would settle the $1G,(XX> discrepancy. The agreement is very specific, listing the amounts that JEDC is to be paid and when. . The total cost of the agreement is act at $16,800. or 5 percent of the gram proceeds. whichever is less. The village will pay the first $2,500 within ten days of signing an agreement. Two other payments of $2,500 each will be paid as the environmental asscssmem ia,* completed , The balance of the amount owed to JEDC will be due when the village receives the first installmem of the gram money. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 2, 1995 — Page 13 Barry Solid Waste Oversight Committee seeks update of plan Surf Writer The Berry County solid waste plan needs and ibeyTe ark Ing the Barry County Board They will include • copy of Ibe letter asking consultants to estimate prices for • Learned that City Management Inc. (Hastings Sanitary Service) no longer will The committee agreed forcing compliance to a doubtful solid waste plan probably is supply the committee with quarterly reports oo amounts of solid waste received at the local facility. Not required by law to do so. representative of City Management Steve Balagna said company attorneys told them to discontinue the reports. "The law or the plan does not require it," not tbe way to go. but focusing on getting a proposed by various companies, some seeking to take Barry County s wise, others asking to bring waste in to Barry from other counties. • However, tbe proposed amendments actually would not fit without an overhaul of "Our committee is charged to oversee the operation of the components of the plan; to sec tiiat the goals are met," said committee member James Schnackenberg. "Tbe volume of tbe waste flow is a minor pert of Chairman of tbe Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Commit tee. • An environmental attorney hired by the County Board essentially told them the same thing when they were considering the first Consensus or ibe board was that enforcement ot the plan would be dirtlculi ai ! Tbe plan, completed in 1990. already is outdated because ot changes In the solid waste industry, and it depends on statistics that are no longer valid. Adrounie has said. by different interests, something the committoe would like to clarify by updating. One way io deal with tbe outdated plan is for the Oversight Committee to make its ted go through the tame process that other Legal Notices 2 31.76 127.04 216.29 $970, SCCTMM rta, AS A—NBSP, TO A letier previously writien lo ibe former County Board asking tor permission to hire a consultant firm to review the solid waste plan did not result In action, and will now be sent to tbe new board for Its consideration, along -'itb a copy ot tbe letter to tbe In other recent business lhe Solid Waste Board: • Learned that Ila liaison with Ibe Michigan Department ot Natural Rewrurcea. Melinda Dumity. was being transferred snd Use new peison would not be pe-manem. Two possible names to be tbe new liaison were named, bur there waa no time line THt CITY Of HASTINGS ORDAINS SecHon 1. Section A.63 of Article II of Choptar 6 of the Hosting* Oty Cod. of 19701* her*b, amend •hall ba determined by the City Council from time to time by Resolution. For any use not listed In the ENFORECEMENT the Public Act* of Michipon. 1933. at amended, WATER RATES proper*, *hofl bo diUn.Msnr for tlx (6) month.. tho -in- . - W .1 L— cify oTr*c«o« in solid waste officials protesting that Barry County is receiving more waste than it into its landfill from Kent County instead of tbe 12 tons that was approved to both counties solid waste plans. Tbe reciprocal agreement is tbe only such contract to the to December of 1993. tend the officials a letter explaining that Barry County*! plan governing tbe management of solid waste needs to be FOR NONRESIDENT USERS (too) cubic tot. A pwtoity of tan (10) pvcr’t ot the total monthly tuch pt •min EfrtCTrVt OATE ThH Ordinance shall Al a Jan. 25 oversight committee meeting. • Agreed to go with standard county per diem rates. When last considering per diems, they agreed to reduce their rates below the county norm. If members want to forego their per diems they can. Tbe county rale is Balagna said. "You asked us to do it; we did that. We were cooperating. We try to work with lhe county, but if someone is going to use the reports against us. the legal department says stop." [PvMMb) 5/1 and 3/4 $ Chant. 2.70 4.00 1-1/4 1-1/2 1545 35 JO 62 JO 140.50 $50 for meetings longer than one hour. A full day of meetings would pay not more thro $75. • Heard that one of tbe consulting entryank*? asking for estimate* on updating the plan could not consider the offer because of a conflict of interest. RMT Company ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED Sharon Victory. Oty Oerfc •vont of filing such notko, tho public corporation waste haulers from Barry County, thus $475.00 475.00 575.00 625.00 775.00 lxl/4 1.1 1.1/4 f.l/J $100.00 150.00 225.00 300.00 400.00 $'75.00 6aJ.oo •00.00 . ........... For your insuranti* tall Farmers Insurance Group 1,175.00 bio for the payment ore not paid within tho month SEWER RATES NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS one dollar fHfy-four cents ($1 .54) per one hundred Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Weaver (left) administers the oath of office to freshman Rep. Terry Geiger, R-Lake Odessa, as the 88th legislative session gets under way. Joining Geiger at the Jan. 11 swearing­ in ceremony in his wife, Jan. Geiger, one of only two Republican freshmen appointed to the House Appropriations Committee, will chair Its Judiciary Subcommittee. Rep. Geiger appointed to Appropriations Grand Haven. 1.05 12.53 Give Cupid a helping hand with a LOVEUNE in Tk« Reminder. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Reminder, P.O. Box B, Hastings. MI 49058. A special column will appear in the February 14th issue. (Deadline noon Monday, February 13th). Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would Hke to say THANKS for being so nice. The cost is “lovingly low” jast *2.66 for 5 words (additional words 10' each). Payments MUST accompany your message, or be paid prior to publication. Hiliegonds. "With the constraints of term limits, freshman lawmakers must focus quick­ ly and efficiently on their areas of expertise. I Enclosed please find My Special Prepaid Valentine Love Linel COMPOSE Your Own Menage Below The 87th District lawmaker said he is ex­ cited to serve on the Appropriations Commit­ tee during the 1995-96 legislative session. and economically responsible manner." said Geiger. "The issue of reform in both judicial before two of the subcommittees on which 1 NAME expanded prison system will be a hot topic for ADDRESS state of Michigan." Geiger can be reached at (517) 373-0842 or iy writing to P.O. Box 30014. Lansing. 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HaatmgMfl 4XH goWuMt MS44M FatcMMtU �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 2, 1995 Five seek APPOINTMENT, continued Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...TheHastings"BANNER • 945-9554 I or StJh \utonioti\c 1983 CHRYSLER CORDO- ao rut, SLOOP. 941-2342 CHEVY 4X4, 1990 Z71, all options, EF135O, 69,000 miles, runs and looks excellent, $12,500, OBO. Evenings 941-1948 FOR SALE 1993 GEO Track­ er. black, standard transmission. 6,000 nules, like new. Asking $9,000 firm. 623-1878. Xatioiial \d' I or Rent 4 ALL STEEL ARCH BUILD­ INGS. New, never erected, can deliver. 40x30 was $5990 now $2990.40x62 wm $10,150 now $5975; 50x76 was $13,500 now $9800; 50x150 was $21,000 now $14,900. Endwalls are available. 1-100-320-2340 LARGE RENTAL FA CI LI- Garage Sale WANNA GO ON A TREA­ SURE HUNT? We do it every day at AUNT ELLEN'S ATTIC! Come and join us; it's l ust A f ound FREE! Of course if you buy­ out's your business. Delton M-43. __________ ______ Lost A l ound LOST: ON V23/95 inTboraapple Lakc/Charlton Part vicinity. Male Springer Spaniel pup, dart brown and white, 3 months old. Call 616-941-9163 or 517-541-2610 exL 535, leave LOST: ON 1/23/95 in Thonup- CASH income •Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fa»l, easy - Call 24 horn. AAA “ ‘ -2221 Finance Corp. !• Call 616-941-9863 or 517-541-2610 ext 535, leave ( ommiinitv \ ofice COORDINATE STUDENT EXCHANGE with EF Found* your community! Wort with HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4617 or estimates. FULLY INSURED A WORKMANS* COMP. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, 1-800-44-SHARE. //<•//> Wanted ADMINISTRATOR LOCAL ORGANIZATION seeking part to full time person with TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasioo- bonded. Cal! 941-1501 672-5229 or Jobs II anted CHD D CARE IN MY HOME will be licensed soon. Taking full time openings on first and third shifts and Live near High School. Reasonable rates. 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TYLER MORTGAGE COMPANY 616-965-5511 1-400-795-LEND BANNER: $2.00 tor In 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2-50 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 941-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) BEDROOM SET: 7 piece Serta mattresses, excellent condition. $1,100 new, sen $325, 517-393-5171 2780 Gun FIREWOOD All hardwood, Lake Rd. Hmtings, Ml. ATTN: $35. a face cord delivered. 3 for Jim Gray.___________________ $90. 721-1733 DIRECT CARE, temporary KIMBALL 41* CONSOLE PIANO Excellent condition. 1 disabled -9613 phn 40 gal tank. $60. Inage 511 GOV'T NOW HIRING. $11.8004122,000 plus benefits N-> experience. OK. Call 1-105-611-8466 EXT. C-1351 MIXED DRY FIREWOOD $35. a face cord, delivery. Phone 948-8389 NOW HIRING, $420 PER CUSTOMER SERVICE. BORIS REALTORS, 311-9364. 3 bedroom. 527 East Mill St $54,900. Land contract interview call 616-941-1456 GAYLORD; 10 ACRES with gravel road and electricity. Ideal POSITION AVAILABLE: CLEANING Vacuuming, dust­ ing. cleaning bathrooms (3), story building, mopping urJl indow ance provided. Alao 35 acres for $34,900. Northern Land Company. 1-100-961-3111. CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $440 for 1st 5 words; 124 each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10< each word thereafter. SUN A NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; KM each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10< each word washing POOLTABLE, full size, 1 inch slate top, with ball return, very Cl condition. $275. Call 5902 or 941-3120 BONUS PLAN $5,000 Minimum Premium W. Court St Hastings MI 49058. EOL SALES PERSON Unlimited income opportunity selling ■Currwnl Rata tubfecf to LAOS* top ot Ooclwod eunwnt TAX-DEFERRED EARNINGS Phone today: 11908 BASS RD. MIDDLE­ VILLE, Ml 49333. WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING TO FILL a part egg further processing plant. This position requires good communication, phone, and typing skills. Word Perfect; Lotus experience preferred. The Nanzer Agency ! Leonard D. Nanzer ! 301 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 Employment with Sunny Fresh Foods will be contingent upon passing a physical, which includes a drug test. If interested, (616) 948-2990 MMW uit A*n<:4!T4Ln OMrrw.vy Road. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849. No phone calls please! EOE. “We do not discriminate on lhe basis of race, religion, color, sex. disability.* earned a bachelor's degree from MSU in 1974. After graduating from law school. Tripp started a private practice in Hastings. "I've practiced In the circuit court here for 16 yean and I think I can do a good job as circuit judge." tie said. "I am familiar with the case load the Judge has here in Berry County." Wilbur. 56. i, a member of tbe Depot Law Offices in Hastings. He graduated from MSU with a bachelor of arts degree 1960. He earned a juris doctor POLICE BE __ Bellevue woman hurt in accident ASSYRIA TWP. — A 30-year-old Bellevue woman waa Injured Tuesday. Jan. 24. when ibe hit a tree while driving along North Avenue, report troopers al tbe Hastings post of the Michigan Stale Police. Iva L Carter was driving south oo North Avenue near Woods Road at 8:30 aun. when she lost control of her car and ran off tbe left side of the road, hitting the tree, troopers said. Carter waa taken to the Battle Creek Health System's Community site, where she was admitted. She was released Friday, hospital officials said. Police said she also was ticketed for driving loo fast tor conditions. Two charged in burglary of business HASTINGS — A Freeport teenager and a Kalamazoo man have been charged with breaking Into the Radio Shack in Hastings in December and stealing S10.000 worth of stereo equipment. Michele L. Evans. 18. who used to wort al the store, was bound over to Barry County Circuit Court ou a charge ot breaking and entering a building. Terrance E. Evans, 23. ia scheduled for a Feb. 2 pre-exam on another breaking and entering charge. The pair were arrested after police received information that an employee and a tr.iwn.Trm man had used a key to enter tbe store and that tbe snien items were at an apartment in Kalamazoo Officers obtained a search warrant for tbe apartment where Terrance Evans was living and executed lhe warrant oo Dec. 28. Inside the apartment they found about half of the items taken from the Radio Shack. They believe tbe other half of the items have already been sold on the street, police said. Michele Evans was arrested and arraigned Jan. 9 on the break-in charge. Terrance Evans waa anested Jan. 26 and was arraigned tbe next day. Police suspect alcohol involved in crash YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — A Middleville man and a Wyoming man were injured in a car crash Sunday on Bowens Mills Road that may have involved alcohol, said deputies st the Barry County Sheriff's Dqwtmrnt Aaron M. Pftifa. 26, waa driving west on Bowens Mills near fteu Road at 3:30 ret when he failed to go around a curve and tut a tree that was along the side of the road, police said. Pfeifer and his passenger, James P Raymond, 27. ot 1X21 Yankee Springs Road, wen: bun ia tbe crash and were both tsken lo Pennock Hospital. Pfeifer was treated and released. Raymond was admitted and was lined lo good condition Wednesday afternoon. Deputies said Pfeifer smelled ot alcohol. A blood sample was taken from him to determine his blood alcohol level at tbe lime ot tbe crash. Two Delton women hurt in accident HOFETWP. — TsvoDcItoo women were injured Thursday, Jarc 26. in a two-car crash at the intersecUon of M-43 and Kingsbury Road, state police at the Hastings post report Leola E. Dunin, of 9801 Eddy Road, was driving west oo M-43 at 5 pm. when she tried to make a left turn onto Kingsbury In from ot an castbound car. troopers said. Dunin earth tones, (like new) cost $750, sen $275. 517-395-5171 treated and released. Troopen said Dunin was ticketed for making an improper left nan. ALFRED ANGELO wedding dress. 495-4552 /hank You CARD OF THANKS The Julia Lundquist Family More than $1,000 stolen from home JOHNSTOWN TWP. — Burglars stole more than SI.000 in money and Items Tuesday, Jan. 17. from a home on Hutchinson Road, troopers at tbe stale police post in Hastings said. Troopen said the break-in occurred between 1 and 4 p.m. They said burglars entered tbe home by pushing open a side door. Stolen were $75 in change, a $180 chainsaw, two shotguns worth $280. two rifles worth the Free Methodist Church for lhe luncheon after lhe funeral Dan and Pastor Don for all their kindness throughout the years. beautiful poem for Mother. ANNUITY SINGLE PREMIUM DEFERRED ANNUITY at in He avcid a collision, but could not. police said. Dunin and Finney both were taken to Pennock Hospital for their Injuries. They were 6 hours. Salary; $625 per boor. Thu position requires a pleasant personality, a professional JnguagTskills. Wort schedule the board, 3 months old, cost $650, Pennock, Dr. Hogan for his kind PROGRESSIVE COMMUNI­ TY BANK has (mediate open- attorneys and clients who come before bench." Tripp. 42. went to law school Cleveland-Marshall Law School Cleveland. Ohio, and graduated in 1978. from lhe University of Michigan in 1963. Wilbur started practicing law in Lansing soon after, until be moved to Hastings in 1971 and Joined the Depot Law Offices. In addition. Wilbur served 27 yean in the military before retiring just over a year ago as a colonel. He is a graduate of the Judge Advocate General's School and served ia many legal capacities, including presiding aa a judge al court martials. He sUd he decided to pursue the judge s seat after a friend told him be owed 11 lo tbe community to do so. To be a good circuit judge. I believe one should haw significant experience in the practice of law handling a wide variety ot matters, dur.ng which hopefully he or she bas developed a good sense of humor, a sense of humility, a senae of farmers and a sense of civility together with... some skill." Wilbur said. mid police she did not see tbe other car. Ute driver of the other car. Teresa M. Finney. 41, of 11400 Benfield Road, tried to prayers, and flowers. 6.50%* Plus 1% 7.50%* attorney of Hastings and he has done wort for the Village of Middleville since 1980. Fisher said he decided to try for the scat because he "wanted to try a new challenge." "1 wanted to be in a position where I thought I could help people and I wanted to be in a position where I could serve the public," be said. "I see it as an opportunity to make a difference in ocher people s lives and in the life of the community." McPhillips 44, has practiced in Barry County since 1982. He earned an undergraduate degree in accounting from MSU in 1976. and went on to graduate from Thomas Cooley Law School in 1981. After graduation, be worked in the Barry County Circuit Court. Under a year later he went into a law partnership with David Dimmers, where he bas practiced law ever since. McPhlllip, uid hU Idea of a Judge'! dutiea includes hard work and dedication lo lhe law. "I have a concept of what a circuit judge ought to be and I think 1 fit that concept," Dimmers said. "1 think I would be fair to lhe QUEEN BRASS BED, with inside. Hastings Public Library, apply Gary Haman was elected to serve as district court Judge. He joined his law firm later that year. In 1986 Fisher was appointed city $180. and a $250 revolver. Man hurt in snowmobile accident JOHNSTOWN TWP. — Alcohol la believed to have been Involved In a snowmobile crash Saturday oo Bird Road that Injured a 40-year-old battle Creek man. sure police troopers al tbe Haatlnga post report James L. Myers was riding his snowmobile south oo Bird near Mud Lake Road al about 6:19 p m. when be went of the right tide of the road, went down a sleep embankment and hit a large tree, police said. Myers was thrown from the snowmobile, they said. Myers was taken to the Battle Creek Health Systems' Community site, where be was listed in fair condition Wednesday afternoon Troopen said they found beer cans around tbe accident rile. A blood sample ins taken from Myere to determine bis blood alcohol level at tbe time of the crash. He was ticketed David Wren for helping us through our time of sorrow. THANK YOU EVERYONE The Families of Julia Lundquist for drunk driving, police said. CARD OF THANKS The family of Joseph L. Watson wish to thank all of our relatives, friends, and neighbors HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report they arrested a 36-year-old Hastings man Tuesday cm a charge of resisting police after an altercation in tbe Barry County Circuit Special thanks to Dr. Bailey, Staff at the Kalamazoo Cancer Center. The support given by (he Hastings Hospice Nurses and Services personal was greatly appreciated. Also. Reverend Steve CharnLades that prepared Lhe lunc­ heon after services at Gull Lake Methodist Church for their support and fellowship. We art troly grateful and your kindness will never be forgotten. Betty Watson Lindy A Ken Holmes Marie A Steve Holmes Deb A Mart Watson Sharon A Bob Mayo Deb A Tom Howard Eva A Jim Howard Janis A Dick Doxtater Man held in altercation in court Court. Edward S. Huss, of 1947 Campground Road, was arraigned thia week in 56d> District Court co charges of disorderly conduct and resisting and obstructing police. A Feb. 6 bearing in district court on the charges was scheduled. Huss was arrested after be allegedly refused to leave tbe courtroom at the conclusion of a child custody hearing he was involved in. Hastings officers said Judge Richard Shuster asked that Hun be removed when Hun became abusive toward tbe judge. When Huss refused to leave. Hastings officers attempted to grab hold of his arms and escort him out. police said. Huss reportedly pulled away from tbe officen and a struggle developed. Officers said they had to wrestle Hun to the floor and handcuff him. Newaygo man held in drunk driving RUTLAND TWP. — A 47-year-oid Newaygo man was arrested early Friday morning on a charge of drunk driving, second offense, report deputies at the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Deputies said they pulled the man over oo Heath Road al about 1:46 xm. after seeing him cross the center line several times while driving. Police said the man smelled of alcohol and they found a pint of liquor in his pickup truck. A breathalyzer test showed the man had a blood alcohol level of .20 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. He was also ticketed for transporting open intoxicants in a vehicle. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-02-09.pdf 2cbb4c85eb47afa57ce61d25602a73e6 PDF Text Text I*’ S Cm •UaTAifci.Mi 4^4*1893 Ex-state rep. warns about tax cuts ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ set for Feb. 23-25 See Page 2 See Page 3 Saxon eagers edge Delton See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 K 1NGS ANNER THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9. 1995 VOLUME 140. NO S2 PRICE 25' Restraining order lifted; state may de-designate AAA J-dd Graphics Newt Service Kalamazoo County Circuit Judge John Foley has lined a restraining order that had prevented Ute state from withholding funds for the embattled Region Ill Area Agency on Thia recycling station at the Pina Lake Are Bam on Lindsey Road in Prairievila township made news in the state this week as one of the 1,500 places in the nation where aaroeoi cane can be lecyded There are nine other recycling sitae in Barry County that also accept aerosol cans. Aerosol cans now can be recycled in Barry County by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Empty aerosol cam now can be recycled in cities as large as Philadelphia and Washington D.C. and as small as Prairieville in Barry County. The fact tha the Michigan Department erf Agriculture singled out Prairieville at an ex­ ample In a press release this week Is exciting for local recycling educator Jane Norton of Delton. That mention is sure to get the message to more people, she believes. Actually, there are 10 places in Barry County where people can recycle empty aerosol cans with other steel cans. Norton said. She supplied the state's Department erf Agriculture with the complete listing of lo­ cal riles for stalewide information distribu­ tion. The 10 sites In Barry County are among more than 1.500 communities around the nation that currently accept aerosol cam for recycling. In addition to Prairieville al the Pine Lake Fire Bam operated by Prairieville Township, the local sites are: Yankee Springs Town­ ship Hall. Hasting. Sanitary Service Trans­ fer Station. Delton Body Shop. Hastings Fire Department. Orangeville Transfer Sta­ tion. Dowling Public Library. Barry Transfer Station In Delton. Pasture » Family Market in Middleville, and Carl's Supermsrket tn Nashv lie A change in Environmental Protection Agency policy allows aerosol containers to be recycled. Studies the EPA reviewed have determined Um me practice is safe. "Chlorofluorocarbon propellants (CPCs). which were thought to harm the Earth's up­ per ozone layer have been banned from use tn aerosol containers since 1978." according to me Steel Recycling Institute. "Aerosol cans are sophistical rd high-tech­ nology packages whichduickly and cleanly dlspedse everything* from' bousehoic cleaners, dlsin'vctants, deodorants and pesticides Io Insect repellents, paint and hundreds erf other products." according to me Institute. People can me aerosols with confidence and recycle the cans when they are empty. Institute officials said. An estimated three billion aertmrf cans are manufactured each year in Ute US. Recycling aerosol cans helps the envirooment. said Dr. Gordon Guyer, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture, al a news conference Monday. "Recycling aerosol cans reduces our re­ liance on landfills and increases me amount of steel scrap available for new production.* Aging. Officials In Barry. Branch and St. Joseph counties have fought to have the Region Hl agency dissolved for about two yean because they did not have confidence in the manage­ ment abilities trf its executive director. Dr. Joseph Ham. Federal funds for senior citizens' programs and services are sent to the stale and then funneled to regional agencies, like Region III AAA. based in Portage. which wfrMMvrerv and monitors services for Barry and fow other counties. Judge Foley lifted the restraining order Wednesday morning, but left the door open for the AAA Governing Board to appeal "dedeslgnatloo" or disbanding of the agency. Mid HUliacc Spencer, director of the com­ munity services division of the state Office trf Services to the Aging. If the AAA Board does not appeal. Spencer said, the state can move In and take over direct payments Io contractors of senior services, like the Barry County Commission oo Aging, and monitor contracts. Services to senior citizens will not be intemgMd. Spencer said. The AAA Hoard meets today and Spencer said he planned to talk with the board's chairman to find out the board's intentions. Spencer said that at this week's hearing Judge Foley, in lifting the restraining order, said the AAA no longer functioned the way the Legislature and the Older Americans Act intended It to operate. (Barry. Branch and Sl Joseph no longer have representation co the board because they refused to pay dues kt protest to the way the agency has operated). The Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging last month unanimously voted to disband Region IB AAA. That move left ibe decision up to Judge Foley whether Io continue or drop a restrain­ ing order be issued in December against the state from removing funds tor Region DI. The stale is trying to take over temporary operations of the embattled agency, which has undergone a great deal of controversy over the past several years under the leader­ ship Ham The state agency contends that Region HI is poorly managed and has a lack of oversight. At the core of the issues is the leadership of Ham. who came under heavy fire three years ago from the Barry County Board of CommUaiooen and their counterpart! in Sr. Joseph and Branch counties. All three ex­ pressed their lack of confidence In Ham's leadership, pulled their dues from AAA and then were booted off the governing board, leaving representatives from Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties. However, senior citizens In the three rebel counties have continued since to receive ser­ vices overseen by the region, which Include home-delivered meals, home care and trans­ portation for necessities and doctors' office visits. Ham was accused of sexual harassment See AAA, continued on page 11 Guyer said. Ralph Engel, president of Chemical Spe­ cialties Manufacturers Association, who at­ tended the news conference, called recycling empty aerosol cans "appropriate and safe." pointing to several studies and me experience of communities that are successfully recycling aerosols. "The economic and en viromr .nlal advan­ tages are many in recycling et pry aerosol steel cans." Engel said. "Aerosol cans are made ot aeel Just like other cans: me only difference is in bow they deliver a product. To steel companies, steel is steel whether it's a furniture polish or a soup can. AU steel cans should be recycled together." according to the Department of Agriculture. "Steel can be recycled over and over again. The can made today already contains over 25 percent recycled steel. Tomorrow it may be recycled into a product that contains 100 per­ cent recycled steel. The metal in aerosol cans can be recycled into other usable products. See AEROSOL, continued page 3 Summerfest location plan to be proposed J-Ad Graphics News Senice The Hastings City Council next Monday night will hear a compromise proposal from the Summerfest Committee on where the an­ nual festival should be held this summer. Jan Cohoon and Dr. Scott Bloom, co­ chairs. are expected to make a presentation on a compromise plan allowing parts of the festival to take place at two different sites. The location of the Summerfest has been an issue since it was moved from downtown Hastings to Fish Hatchery Park in the summer of 1993. It had to be relocated then because downtown streets were being tom up for the "Streetscape" project. But the festival again was held at Fish Hat­ chery Park last summer, mostly because Sum­ merfest Committee members said, the scope of the activities had outgrown the space available downtown Some committee members pointed out that part of the Streetscape project included the in­ stallation of r fountain on the courthouse square, which is where arts and crafts had been set up in past years. The landscaping and fountain would cut into needed space for arts and crafts booths, some committee members contended. Fish Hatchery Park was thought to be the more desirable spot because it is wide open and allows for all events to be held roughly in the same area. But a number of downtown merchants com­ plained about loss of business when Sum­ merfest was moved to Fish Hatchery Park and since last fail there has been some discussion about returning the annual festival to downtown. Summerfest Committee members in November appeared before the Barry County Board of Commissioners and Hastings City Council to ask for permission to use the cour­ thouse square and to block off portions of Slate and Church streets. No decision was made because the committee still wasn’t sure where the festival would be located. Deb Dorcy. co-owner of the Cinema Theaters and in charge of arts and crafts for Summerfest. said committee members met with the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce Tuesday and next Monday will outline the compromise plan to the council. Camp for the Blind Campers from al over Michigan enjoyed out-door activities this past weekend at the Lions Clubs sponsored camp for the blind held al Clear Lake Camp. Hera some of the 91 campers heed into the woods to enjoy the crisp winter air, the smell of the horses and the sounds of an old-fashioned hay ride. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 9, 1995 Former State Rep. says GOP tax cut plans will benefit wealthy by David T. Young Editor Though xhe's now on the sidelines, former Stale Rep. Mary Brown says she's been watching the new Stale Legislature, and worried about what she sees. Brown, a Democrat who was a longtime legislator from Kalamazoo, told a First Fri­ day audience in Hastings last week that the new Republican-dominated group of law­ makers isn't really being honest with the public. For example, she noted that some fresh­ man GOP representatives, including Terry Geiger (R-Lake Odessa) sent out press re­ leases recently, telling the people they vored against their own pay raises. Brown said that was a joke because the Sure Senate already had agreed not io vole on the issue, which effectively allows the salary increases rec­ ommended by the Officers Compensation Commission to take effect, regardless of how die House votes. About the publicity, she predicted. 'We ll see a lot of government by press release* in the caning months. The Stale Senate now has 12 Republicans and 16 Democrats and the House has 56 Re­ publicans and 54 Democrats, the first time the GOP has taken control of the Legislature since 1966. Most of Brown's presentation focused on several key issues, including taxation, the pay raise issue and education. 'Be careful when you bear about tax News Briefs Hastings In-Service Day to be Feb. 15 The Hastings Area School System has lengthened die school year to include four half days ot tuff in-service The third of those half days is Wednesday. Feb. 15. when students al Pleasant vsew School will be dismissed at 10: 35 a.m.. elementary schools in town at 11:35 am., the middle school al 11: 40 a.m . and the high school at 11:45 a.m. The in-service program will be held al Hastings High School. Hasting, Middle School and Central Elementary fa all teaching staff and tome operational staff members. The agenda is devoted to cur­ riculum Alignment. analysis of student test dura, school restructuring efforts and discussion of techniques that can be used to impure student learning. Lakewood teachers ratify contract The Lakewood Education Atiociaiion last week voted to ratify a new threeyear employment contract with the Lakewood Board of Education. The move came after bargaining teams from both sides had reached a tentative agreement Jan. II. The school board will take up the question of ratification at ns Monday. Feb. id. meetmg. Lakewood’s teachers have been work­ ing under the terms of the old contract, which expired last summer, since the school year began. TK supt. earns good evaluation The Thomappk Kellogg Board of Education last week gave Superintendent Jay Cason a very positive evaluation. Cason has held the post only since last August, when he was hired to succeed the retiring Steve Garrett. Board members said they have been trnp-rssed with Cason's abilities in com­ muniation. staff development and peo­ ple skit’s. Cason still is working on selling his house in Grand Haven and moving into the TK school district. COA to have logo contest The Barry County Commission on Ag­ ing is sponsoring a contest to help develop a logo for the agenc> . Barry County residents of all ages and students who attend schools in the county are eligible to submit an work for con­ sideration. The winning entry will be us­ ed to identify the agency on stationary and advertising Entry deadline is March 17. The grand prize winner of the contest will win a SI00 U.S Savings Bond and the two first-place winners each will earn a $50 savings bond. Entries must be submitted imi unlmed white paper or illustration board no larger than 11 by 14 inches and no smaller than 8 '/i by II. They may not be folded Name, address and phone number must be included on the back of each en­ try Entries may be tn color or in Hack and white. Applicants should mail entries to: Barry Cowtfy Commission on Aging. 120 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Mich. 49058 For more information, call 948-4856 cuts," she said. "For whom?” She claimed that Republicans are up to their old tricks of telling everybody they’re cutting taxes when really they doing II mostly fa the wealthy. She pointed to GOP positions and plans to cut a reduce the single business tax. intan­ gibles tax and real estate transfer tax — all of which tend to fava the rich rather than the middle class or the working poor With the intangibles tax, she said. "The people they're helping have invested at least 5250.000." about 5 to 8 percent of the popu­ lation. Most people pay a small amount to begin with, perhaps $ 100 a less per year. About the "hoopla" over gelling rid of the real estate transfer tax, she said most folks continue to pay low a no rates if the transfer Is to a spouse or child. The benefit, she contended, goes fa corporate transfers. Brown said that by contrast. Democratic plans arc to make tax cuts that benefit indi­ viduals rather than businesses and corpaalions. Proposal A. the shift tian local property taxes to a statewide increase in the sales tax "down the road will be squeezing the schools,” she said. Brown noted that Gov. John Engler, in his Stale of the State address, talked about get­ ting rid of the school code. The problem, she said. Is that what to replace it with is na spelled out. "That's like getting a property lax cut, but na telling us how to replace It with some- Legislative Coffee Set The Legislative Coffee has been set for 8 a.m. Monday. Feb. 13, at the County Seat Restaurant. Slate Senator Joanne Emmons. Slate Representative Terry Geiger and Mark Howe, representing Congressman Vera Ehlers, will be present to take up any issues the public might wish to discuss. The Legislative Coffees are sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce The Chamber encourage, all Barry County citizens io attend. thing better (to fund education)," she said. Brown added that she believes the school code "could use revision, but we should change the things that need to be changed, not just dump it. "1 think the governor wants io make the code flexible enough to go around the State Constitution to fund private, religious-baaed schools." She Mid a number o( Republican, seem to fava a voucher xyttem ion which parents can me a certain ret amount of fund, to tend their children to any school they wish. "The danger in that it we lose the reboot ax a community institution, a common place fa people to meet." she said. "But what I'm mat worried about private schools is. look at what's happened in East­ ern Europe, where there are conflicts based on a group here n. a group there, bated on who your anceston were. We ought to learn from what’s happening elsewhere in the world.* Brown said states that have something close to voucher systems fa education are "close to creating a cane synem if we re na careful." She said people in Michigan should con­ tinue the tradition of public education and learn Io work througt differences with obera. Brown said she sees the GOP-controUed State Legislature trying a tot of things with education. *1 assume well see an assault on tenure (fa teachers)." she said, noting that teachers In the last two years have had to pass a test to receive certification. Brown said H is difficult fa people na in Ute education field to evaluate It and pre­ scribe solutions. "We need to ask if they (the legislators) are putting the kids firet." she said. 'What kids need lo know fa tomorrow's work place Is much broader than what we (In the past) had to know.* For example, many children today can program a video cassette -ecoder and know what's in the waler they dnnk. while many adults don't have those tkillx. "The world is a tot more complex today.* she said. "They (the children) have had a tot more (things to know) added on... In the old Forrner State Rep. Mary Brown shakes hands with Jose Blanco ot Shelbyville, Democratic candidate for State Senate in 1994. days, a high school diploma ga most of us a job... But today's kids need the skills to adapt to an ever-changing environment.* She said she expects Gov. Engler to adjust the edurational code only fa those systems that are doing well. Brown acknowledged that Michigan's economy has been fairly sound over the past few years, but she warned that it's cyclical. "Most of the new jobs created in Michigan are at the high end a the low end.* she said The median buying power is down over the last 10 years. "If we don't increase the current minimum wage, it'll be at its lowest level or buying power In 40 years.* Brown said the changing times and global economy demand new thinking. The US. used to have a better educated citizenry, but alter countries have caught up and even passed America The old challenge was simply to build a better mousetrap, but today. ‘You build a better mousetrap, sell II lo ate entity, who then builds them in Mexico.* She said people who work on the line ev­ ery day probably have better ideas and they should be encouraged to work together. She noted that the auto industry has begun to lis­ ten better to its employees, with solid results. Another issue that's been discussed a la lately is crime. Engler apparently has plans to build Iltree more prisons. Brown said she's na sure building more places to warehouse prisoners will save the problems. "Nobody wants violence on the streets, ba it's better to prevea it." she said. About the environment. Brown said the latest flap over auto tailpipe emissions is wasted debate. It’s real clear you won't see adequate en­ forcement ot existing laws." she said. "We're See FRIDAY, continued page 3 Red Cross sets pancake supper The Barry County chapter of the American Red Croat will have a pancake supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Feb. 10. at the Hastings High School cafeteria The fund-raiser will be held prior to the Hastings-Marshall varsity basketball will be $3 for adults. SI for children and tots under 2 yean of age can eat for free. Proceeds will go toward local Red Cross projects Tickets may be purchased from Gary Begg. Terry Miller. Judy Whittemore. Betty Heidi. Ardie Baum. Steve Radant. Fou White. Neil Braendle. Bill Camp­ bell. Mary Hasenberg. Bob Byington, Deb James or Karen Despres or stop by the local Red Cross office at 116 E. State St., above the JC Penney store in downtown Hastings. Historic study panel will meet The Hastings Historic District Study Committee will meet al 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Feb 9) at the City Hall Council Chambers. The committee continues to work on the proposed first-ever Maple Ridge Historic District in hopes of making a presentation to the City Council later this year Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet al 7 p.m. Monday. Feb. 13. at the Delton Kellogg Middle School Library in Delton. The program will include singing ‘'sweetheart'' songs and those who at­ tend are encouraged to tell about a per­ sonal hobby or collection. Each person is asked to bring a home-made or purchas­ ed Valentine card. The public is invited. Refreshments will be furnished. oH?LDbi8t2nD'?!Ln0S "f®™, Jt°n back row> Tony Norrls'M*” Styf. Joih HUI, Kyle Steward, Nelson Braendle Rob Redbum, (middle row) Peter Lewis, Michelle McCausey, Chris Norris, Lisa Reynolds, Cheryl Gib­ bons, Chris Ossenhelmer, Carrie Bowman, Sabrina Haywood, (front row) Angle Sarver, Christy LaJoye, Kelly Bellgraph, Amy Me ritt, Sharyn Kaufmann and Kevin Piper. Missing from the photo are Sarah Bellgraph Matt Bir­ man and Simon HI I. Hastings wins 23 T ratings at band festival Twenty-three Hastings High School students earned Division I ratings at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Solo and Ensemble Festival at Calvin College last Saturday. Those who receive first division, or the highest, ratings win the right to compete in the state MS BOA Solo and Ensemble Festival March 25 at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. The 23 students were Tony Norris, Matt Styf. Josh Hill. Kyle Steward. Nelson Braen­ dle. Rob Redbum. Peter Lewis. Michelle Me Causey. Chris Norris. Lisa Reynolds, Cheryl Gibbons. Chris Ossenheimer, Carrie Bowman. Sabrina Haywood. Angie Sarver. Christy LaJoye, Kelly Bel I graph, Amy Mer­ ritt. Sharyn Kaufmann. Kevin Piper. Sarah Bellgraph. Matt Birman and Simon Hill. Thirty Hastings students also earned second division ratings A the festival Historical Society to hear about walks The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 16. al the Hastings Public Library. 121 S. Church St. The program will be "Footprints and Friends A Walk Through Barry Coun­ ty.** with author and historian Jerry Morton. Monon has been a columnist for the Bank Creek Enquirer and News, has worked at several newspapers, taught at Michigan State University and summers in London and Romania. He also has written two books. "Yesterday in Hodunk" and "Footprints and Friends.*' He has taken several "walks through spring." two of them in Barry County, from Quincy to Coats Grove and from Hodunk to Podunk in 1987 Barry County Historical Society meetings are open to the public Earning Division II ratings were (from left, back row) Peter Lewis, Tony Norris, Matt Styf, George Rumpf, Jason Laux. Seth Bender, Melanee Tossava, Marissa Norris, Ryan Leslie, (middle row) Derek Rosenberger, Erinn Bechler, Shasta Homing, Lisa Reynolds, Jennifer Welcher, Sarah McKelvey, Melissa Lancaster. Cheryl Gibbons, Christa Wetzel, (front row) Angle Sarver, Christie LaJoye, Kelly Bellgraph, Amy Merritt, Missy Hammond, Kevin Piper and Doug Sarver. Missing from photo are Dee Deen Bolo, Jordan Foreman, Sarah LaJoye, Ann Burghdoff and Jessica Price. �The Meetings Banner — Thursday, February 9, 1995 — Page 3 HHS to present ‘Bye Bye Birdie' musical Feb. 23-25 The Hastings High School Music Depart­ ment's production of "Bye Bye Birdie” is > planned for 7 p.m. Thursday. Friday and < Saturday. Feb 23-25. at the Central Sch<x>l ; Auditorium. * The musical tells the story of Conrad Bir* die, an Elvis Preslcy-slyle rock n roll singer p about to be inducted into the Army. Birdie s ' agent. Albert Peterson, and his loyal i secretary. Rosie, then concoct a hilarious j publicity stunt io have Conrad give a farewell / km io Kim MacA fee, a typical teen-age fan. ' on the Ed Sullivan Show f The pace gets frantic when Birdie outrages the MacAfee household. Rosie helps the fami: ly create an unplanned spectacle on the * Sullivan show and the long-suffering Rosie gets revenge on the spmeiess Albert Peterson and his domineering mother. Mae Peterson "Bye Bye Birdie" opened on Broadway in I960. Composer Charles Strouse and writer . Michael Slewart couldn’t have had any idea that the satirical spoof would last more than 35 years. The last national tour of the produc­ tion featured Tommy Tune as Albert Peterson and "Bye Bye Birdie” has become the No. 1 musical performed in schools and amateur theater. The characters in the musical share a bundle of recognizable tunes, such as "Got a Lot of Livin’ to Do." "Put on a Happy Face.” "How Lovely to Be a Woman" and "One Boy." The Hastings production will have a number of seasoned veterans. Senior Aaron Gregory will play the swag­ gering Comad Birdie, Debbie Griffin will portray the fiesty Rose Alvarez, Nick TeMpmiach will be Dick VanDyke’s suc­ cessor in the role of Albert Peterson and Kate Barch will appear as the winsome Kim MacAfee Other leading roles will include Kerith Sherwood as Mae Peterson. Ryan Leslie as Mr. MacAfee, Christy LaJoye as Mrs MacAfee, James Ramirez as Hugo Peabody. Gabrielle Solmes as Ursula Merkle. Russ Anderson as the mayor, Jordan Karas as the mayor’s wife and Amy Merritt as Gloria Rasputin Seniors taking part in the production are Anderson. Merritt, Gregory. Solmes, Griffin. Molly Arnold. Emily Cassell. Grant Gibson. Nickie Greenfield. Sherri Kenfield. Melissa Schreiner. Amber Shattuck. Tangie Shriver and Stacy Workman. Features dancers are Arnold. Kenfield, Cassell. Solmes, Workman. Sarah LaJoye. Sarah Mepham. Misha Nici and Angie Sarver. "One Last Kiss" will be performed by a male quartet made up of James Bailey. Jeremy Workman. Grant Gibson and John Merritt. The girls’ trio will feature Sarver. Solmes and Mepham The other parts, of the teen-agers of Sweet Apple. Ohio, will be handled by Griffin. Schreiner. Shattuck, Green field, Shriver. Michelle Bies. Charlie Cove. Josh Hill. Heather Johnson. Meghan Kaiser. Elizabeth LaJoye. Katie Leary. Becky Swiatek. Julie Vos and Colleen Woods. Joining the production from outside the high school are Jake Hcuss, a student at St. Ro*e Elementary who will play the role of Randolph MacAfee; Tyler Fulmer, also from Si. Rose, who will be understudy and a chorus member, and John Merritt. Central Elemen­ tary teacher, and Gene Greenfield, a longtime backstage manager. The pit orchestra, under rehearsal direction by Joseph LaJoye. will provide musical sup­ port. James Oliver will be rehearsal and or­ chestra pianist. Other members of the pit orchestra include Robin Acker, Jordan Foreman and Sharyn Kauffman, clarinet; Becky Shorkey. flute; Renac Gutchess, bass clarinet; Carrie Bowman. Shasta Homing and Christa Wetzel, trumpet; Erin Bechler, French bom; Lisa Reynolds and Tony Norns, trombone; Mark Kaiser and Matt Styf, saxophone; and Don Cheeseman. bass. Patti LaJoye and Sally Fullerton are co­ directors of the local production. Cathy Newsted is choreographing the dance numbers and supervising the backstage are Sandy Greenfield and Paul Fay. Seniors in this years musical. ’Bye Bye Birdie’ are (front) Aaron Gregory, (first row) Sherri Kenfield. Emily Cassell, Stacy Workman. Amber Shattuck, Rachel Griffin, Tangie Shriver, (second row) Amy Merritt, Gabrielle Solmes. Melissa Schreimr. Grant Gbeon, Molly Arnold. Nickie Greenfield and Russ Anderson. The male quartet from -Bye Bye Ertie’ is (toft to right) Grant Gbeon. Jeremy • Workman. Jim Bailey and John Merritt. Watch lor their rendition of ’One Last Kiss.’ The cast of "Bye Bye Birdie’ hams it up on stage in me Central auditorium before rehearsals. The production is set for Feb. 23, 24, and 25. Conrad Birdie (Aaron Gregory, center) always gets lots of advice from his friends Debbie Griffin as ’Rosie' and Nick Feldpausch as ’Albert’ are glad to tell him what to do. FRIDAY, continued from page 2 going to play ostrich for a couple of years here. "We haven't bad the gutf at the stale and federal levels to make the changes neces­ sary... We re saying we can’t control all the pollution, so we shouldn’t be held responsi­ ble individually. "We all paid a tot of money to get those things (pollution control devices) engineered in our cat AU the testing does is find out if it's working. "If what comes out of your car can cause cancer for other people, you ought not to drive it. I want my car tested. I don t want to be driving around poisoning people. *We need to go on an all-out international effort to get off things that are harmful" Brown said the new GOP power structure in Washington wants to go give power back to the states, which will play into the hands of polluters, which will threaten local com­ munities with pulling out if they’re not al­ lowed to do business as they see fit. In summary. Brown said that what she sees ahead from Lansing is ■government by press release and chaos. "You won’t see a lot of hidden stuff. You’ll see Engler with an eye on the White House." The Lunch and Learn series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jeffason Hall in Hastings. Who will win the tug of war over Albert Peterson, played by Nick Feldpausch? Kerith Sherwood, as Mae Peterson, (left) or Debbie Griffin as Rosie? Putting on the Hastings High School musical is hard work. Well, not every minute. Just fooling around are (left to right) Jordan Karas. Meghan Kaiser and Amber Shattuck. Hove Something to Sell? can 945-9554 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK AEROSOL, continued from page 1 like automobiles in Michigan." officials said. A coalition of government, industry, aca­ demic and environmental leaders is sponsor­ ing and supporting a statewide environmen­ tal education campaign to encourage Michi­ gan consumers to recycle empty aerosol cans with other steel cans. Guyer said. An important word of advice to recyclers is: Don’t flatten or puncture the aerosol can." Department of Agriculture officials said. Some people flatten steel food and bever­ age cans before tossing them into the recy­ cling bin. "Aerosol cans aren’t meant to be flattened or punctured. Simply use up the product, remove the plastic lid (if it is easily re­ moved) and place it in the recycling bin." of­ ficials said �Page 4 — Ths Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 9, 1995 Right to Life opposes killing unborn and born Letters 7b The Editor: We should ‘talk up blood donations’ 7b The Editor: I have personally experienced the unique feeling of donating blood that was going to be immediately used to save a life — in Vietnam and again at a New England hospital that made an urgent call over (he loud speaker The majority of my donations, however, were at the familiar ‘ blood drives” spon­ sored in a plant, or by a community or organization Though we now accept the convenience of such ‘ drives." the sense of urgency, sucn as one finds in a field hospital, is absent and possibly therefore the motivation to donate as well. "is the Mood really needed?.” may be the unasked question and the answer is "yes.’ Blood supply is low. locally as well as na twnally. at this time Our own area's supplies were recently reduced to only a day's needs in reserve. For this reason, I personally encourage everyone, regular donor and especially those who can't give blood at this time, to “talk up Mood donations." If you phone someone and encourage their donation, then there is a need­ ed pint of blood that otherwise might have been unavailable. You know many people. phone them with the dale, hours and location of the next drive. You can do this as a volunteer on behalf of the Red Cross blood program The need'.' Well, consider this alone — Pen­ nock Hospital's only source of blood is the Red Cross. Emergencies to youth and the elderly are not scheduled accoruing to blood supply levels. "Elective” surgery left too long un­ done can sometimes become an emergency. When you "talk up blood donations," when you phone, you may be young or old. spry or in a wheelchair, a regular donor or medically unable to ever give, but you have become a Red Cross volunteer and a big pan of helping blood donations go "up.” Unlike me. you may never know just whose life your blood donation affects, but by doing your pan to “talk up blood donations" you will recognize what every Red Cross volunteer realizes — the feeling of contribu­ tion behind the truth, that “help can't wait." Bill Campbell Board Member. Barry County Chapter American Red Cross Middleville Let’s voice objection to vulgarities To The Editor: I am frankly puzzled by our society's dou­ ble standards when it comes to acceptance of vulgarity, while we fall all over ourselves pro­ claiming the physical dangers of fattening food and second-hand smoke (count me in on the smoke bit). It does seem to me foul language in our shops and restaurants gives me and nice people I know intense mental and emotional anguish. How about special seating in restaurants, busy planes and trains for vulgarity users. Fumy! Hey' Why not? How about stepping outside if you want to dirty talk or spill oaths. Perhaps a boss could arrange this in order to curse or smoke. I know. I know, there's the problem of monies and television I’d given them a A + for the am^-.ru of vulgarity spilling out. Our television is on vuy little. Don’t the advertisers care about usm? Is foul language that impor­ tant in fr^nnd view instead of out behind the bam (shop). Why do we protect our kids (from prayer) in the classrooms but refuse to shield them from the evils of foul smut in I beard a suggestion lately - that Congress should solve the problem by enacting a law per­ mitting people who suffer emotional pain from dirty words, io sue for damages. Hey, man. way io go! Last, but not least - if the entertainment in­ dustry were as liable (for vulgarity) as the food industry is. for even serving too hot coffee, viewers might never again bear another obscenity from their television. Wow! So come join Americans who are turning off their television for one measly day. Feb. 10 to show our objections to today’, vulgarities. Is this too much to ask? No one gives a hoot?? Somebody, help! Hazel. Meek Hastings Let’s help save the lives of pets 7b The Editor: Our community cun help save the lives of many animals by having people spay or neuter their companion animals on "Spay Day USA’^Tuesday, Feb. 2S. About 70.000 dogs and cats are bom daily in the United Slates, but only 20 percent find homes. The remaining dogs and cats must be destroyed because shelters do not have the money, staff or facilities to keep them alive. As a result, more than 7W million companion animals are killed each year in this country. in just three years, a single unspayed female dog ix cat and its offspring can produce more than 2.000 additions u> an already exploding pet population. Consider the benefits from spaying or neutering pets: — Altered pets are much more likely to slay at home — Spaying a female eliminates uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduced breast cancer. — Neutering a male greatly reduces the chance of developing urinary problems, the incidence of prostate enlargement and pro­ state cancer later in life. — Spaying or neutering will make the pet more affectionate and less likely to roam, get in fights or become lost. Local and national spay/neuter programs need the public’s support To find out how you can volunteer or participate, contact your l ocal shelter or the Doris Day Animal League. 227 Massachusetts Ave. NE. No. 100. Washington DC. 20002. (202) 546-1761 Cynthia Jo Woodin Hickory Comers Say no to asphalt plants, regional landfills 7b The Editor: As an 18-year resident of Rutland Township and the Hastings area. I can only ask the ques­ tion. "Why did I choose to make Barry Coun­ ty my home?” I remember the decisive factors being the clean *aLcr. the clean air, a nice quiet place where people could raise children and grand­ children in a small community environment, with good schools, and good moral character. It was a legacy of beautiful rural conf ryside Mended with small city charm, worthy of be­ ing named one ot the best 100 small towns in America. During the last year, our county govern­ ment has decided that enriching their own cof­ fers at the expense of the air quality and water quality. is somehow in our best interest. Yet is it not our obligation lo ensure that the reasons wc moved to and live here to begin with are preserved for our children, grandchildren, and our great-grandchildren, rather than the supposed savings of a few dollars that as of yet have nM been proven? I say that there is more to it than that. It is our moral obligation to save this community from short-sighted politicians. Say no to asphalt plants and regional landfills. Mark A. Gerber Rutland Township First, thank you and the Banner for allow­ ing my views and grievences to be printed every time I've had something to share with you and the public. Your unbiasness is ap­ preciated - no matter who's view-point you share. Media bias is in fact the reason for this letter. Because ot recent, and too many, murders at abortion clinics. Right to Life of Michigan was forced to produce and air 'wo television commercials addressing ou: non-violence policy. As an organization. RLM has attemp­ ted to disclose the truth when asked for comments from the media However, our statements about our position of non-violence have been ignored. We will not be shuffled aside any longer. It is too impor­ tant for the unborn that people are aware that the mainstream pro-life movement is against all acts of violence. These two television info-mercials ran dur­ ing the anniversary week of Roe vs. Wade (Jan. 22 - Feb. 3), I hope most of you got a chance to view them It's unfortunate that RLM had to spend funds in this manner, but because of media bias, the need was there to denounce the violence al abortion clinics - all killings, born and unborn. It is tragically ironic that killings of doctors or staff at abortion clinics is immediately Judge’s service was a privilege 7b The Editor: Our family and I wish to thank the Hastings Banner for the generous coverage of my retirement We also wish to thank the citizenry of Barry County for their support and to thank everyone who sent cards and participated in the retirement open house It is a privilege for us to be a part of Barry County and a special privilege lo have served as your circuit judge. Dick Shuster Hastings Farewell to Hastings House 7b The Editor: This is a farewell to Hastings House." as we once knew it. Some do not believe in drcams of the heart that become reality with time. 1 know this is what Hastings House once was to its special owner, before its existence. This was a place for old friends to meet and new ones to be found, where you could find something for all <xi your list, during the holidays. It was a place to take out-of-town guests, where you were always greeted with a friendly smile This is just a small tribute to a great memory: "Hastings House and Diane." Julie L. Jarvis Hastings No t^eatth.care for innocent children 7b The Editor: I am appalled that no physician in Barry County seems to care about low-income children. The doctors arc all holed up in their highpriced Physicians Building taking money from the working people who have the luxury of health care. I1 is pathetic that this has been going on for years. The physicians of Barry County are charging whatever rates they choose and get­ ting away with it. The working poor that have Medicaid use the Pennock Hospital E.R. as their physician. Il is sad that out of all the physicians in Barry County, not one accepts Medicaid. It is even sadder lhat the children of Barry County are the ones that suffer, through no fault of their own. T.iese children are usually very sick by the time they get to the E.R. They are entitled to have a regular physician and not a different E.R. doctor every tin* they are sick. Wake up. Barry Cxinty, before h’s loo Use. Because people a e low income they are entitled to proper met ical care. These physicians have been ripping us off for years. But it is the children of Barry Coun­ ty who are paying the price. Jodie Lynn Welch Lake Odessa "headline news" around the globe. But when a small, terrified child of 13 died as a result of unspeakable negligence and violence inside an abortion clinic, the facts barely made the local towns paper, let alone national media attention And what about bomb threats and defacing of property at Crisis Pregnancy Centers (in­ cluding local ones), and threats to its staff, as well as other pro-life individuals Not only is there no media attention, legislation is not pass­ ed to protect them. I’ll close with this quote from Dr, Bernard Nathanson. Co-founder of the National Association for Repeal of Abortion Laws, (now called National Abortion Rights Action League). "We fed the public a line of deceit, dishones­ ty. a fabrication of statistics and figures. We succeeded because the time was right and the effects of illegal abortions, and fabricated polls which indicated that 85 percent of the public favored unrestricted abortion, when we knew it was only 5 percent. We unashamedly lied, and yet our statements were quoted - by the media - as though they had been written in law." Today. Dr. Nathanson is a jro-life activist. Joanna Haddix. President Barry County Right to Life Global ‘free trade’ a misnomer To The Editor: Those who spxit free trade rhetoric toi agriculture use the term global as though it were some kind of new discovery. Far from it. We have traded zg products globally since shortly after the nation was founded. All that free trade globalism means today is the granting with government assistance of a greater stranglehold by a hand­ ful of multi-national traders on the world's food systems. Right down through our history the U.S. has not only traded globally but also has beer embroiled in cimstant trade disputes of one kind or another. It is highly unlikely lhat re­ cent so-called free trade agreements will change anything, as far as trade disagreements are concerned. Governments will still be involved in ag trade disputes. Free trade has now become such a mindset that those who quest ion the idea that everything should be traded at the cheapest it can be produced price are termed protec­ tionist. Never mind that this kind of protec­ tionism means not bankrupting several million farm families, along with the rural com­ munities they support "Level playing field” is a phrase often used by the free traders. What it means simply is lhat American producers will be reduced to the same level as the cheapest hand labor pro­ duct ion in Asia. To quote columnist Juan Miguel Pedroza, in a January Ag Week column: “Level is a corporate code word for a beggar-thyncighbor fundamental ism lhat culls for extrac­ ting maximum benefit from producers for the least possible price, if an American farmer can be forced to work for Philippine wages, so much the better.” These same corporate strategists now call for an end of the Conservation Reserve Pro­ gram as a supply management tool. They in the face of record food company profits and bankrupt farmers, they also want to end all farm program*. The genetically engineered, industrialized, mass production agriculture we sec today falls trade system. Wc in Farmers Union predicted and preached for 50 years of inadequate and mis-directed farm policies. Time will prove that what we are creating in agriculture will system of family food production. • Carl Mcllvain. President . Michigan Fanners Union Hastings U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirfcsen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russel Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormete, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring. Carlon, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United Slates House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (al of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. HastingsBaNNER > now w paid nd! Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 PutAshed by.. Hastings Banner. Inc. A Ov*cn of J-Ad Graphes Inc 1952 N froedway Hasanga, Ml 4W5e-0602 (•-!•) 945-9564 aocoo, awni «^B€OOs PtMKiani f*—vjeiuue ■---- s- □'vprwn Vice Praaxtont r — * ‘ jncooa *---- , rruotnc Timm* SecrMary - NEWSROOM* David T. Young (Edtor) Eiame Gilbert Eotor) Nek Huffman Barbara GaR Jean Gaffup Teresa Frith Sharon MAer T.L Slanzeibarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • ClMaAed ate accepted Monday frough Frday B am lo 5 X am. Saturday 8 X am Noon Scoff Ommen Dense Howel Jeny Johnson Phyths Bowers Freeport: "Thnt's just like going “I have no idea on k. I Subscription Rates: $15 per yearn Barry County wooktat take that job no $17 par year m adjorxng ctxxibes $20 00 per year elsewhere matter what." CMM(h. No Gue die gets POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B -tastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pwd al Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) paid for mifettge to go one tbnt I know of gets much to have to provide else and not be paid to get �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 9, 1995 — Page 5 Ionia dive team recovers stolen items FINANCIAL by Sk.ron B. Miller ‘Mff Writer Memben of the Ionia County SbenlTi Dvpirttnent Dive Team lut weekend recovered several Items from the inlet connecting Tupper and Jordan Lakes near Lake Odessa. Working around noon Saturday in the icy dark water near what la known as Beer Cao Bridge on Huddle Road, the divers soon found items they brought to the surface. Suspects questioned earlier In the week by Lake Odesaa police officers about a rash of car burglaries bad admitted they had thrown several phones into the water from Beet Cat FOCUS jMuwky Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jonas * Co. Leading nations join to stablize currencies a typical day. You might check the time on a Swiss-made watch, drmk a cup of coffee made from South American beans, or drive a of the leading nanons all affect one another. For example, the American dollar is one of nwny currencies in the world When the value of the dollar rises or falls in relation lo other the German mark and the Japanese There are reveral poastbie camea ot a fall- the wcunties markets stalled, and foreign invofen temporarily looked elsewhere to in as the German mark. Japanese yen. British pound and French franc. In some cases, the stabilization may not be permanent because market forces can be more powerful than the central banks In the past, other nanons' currencies were of less concern But today, they play a vital role in the world economy. Trade among na­ tions. world slock markets and inlemalioanl travel are just some of the areas affected by currency fluctuations. No industrial nation can afford the luxury of isolation, their one country demands the immediate a'tenuon of other nations. Through their combined ef­ forts lo buy and sell one another's currency, the financial ministers of the leading industrial nations have taken a giant step lo stabilize the world economy. For individual investors lo have well-diversified portfolios in today's world market, it's important lo own securities of different countries. - STOCKS drop in value is dial the Clinton administration encouraged a weaker dollar lo pressure Japan WhaKver ru cause, a cheaper dollar affecu much currency of rxher U.S tnOabor. A cheaper dollar alao disrupts A cheaper dollar also affects our foreign trading partners Aa the dollar fain, foreign chase U.S. doilan. This reduces the supply and usually ttablucs the price. This practice is The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company CIOM AT&T 51'/> Amerltech 43V, 53V. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 45 Clark Equipment 55 CMS Energy 24V. Coca Cola 53V. Dow Chemical 65V. Exxon 62V. Family Dollar 13V. Ford 25V, General Motors 39*/. Great Lakes Bancorp 28V. Hastings Mfg. 25V. IBM 74V. JCPenncy 42V. Johnson & Johnson 57/. Kmart 14V. Kellogg Company 55V. McDonald's 33'/. Sears 45V. Southeast Mich. Gas 19V, Spartan Motors 12*/. Upjohn 34V. Gold $374.80 Silver 4.68 3937.39 Dow Jones 315,000,000 Volume Chang* + 1V. —*/. -’I. + ’/. + 11/. + •/. + r/. + 2»/. + '/. + 'h + 1’/. + 2’/. +I1/. + »/. way, or their rhoulden. The DNR would lically frmihlr after receiving notice. -.30 + .01 lying the agency responsible for handling such situations " The bill also would allow the DNR to enter into a contract with county boards of commis­ sioners that want to undertake the respoonbility Such counties would be compensated by the DNR for providing the service “For too long the agency responsible for removing large animal remains from area roadways has remained undefined." Geiger said. "This legislation dearly provides for handling this public hazard." The bdl has been referred lo the House Hastings Jaycees O SINGING © VALENTINE GREETINGS song, card, flower s candy kisses $10.00 Phone W Hl ’ 945-9454 > For that Special ™ Someone order a... waler. Divers participating were Roger Gren. Ronald Litchfield sod Roger Powers at the Ionia County seven-member team. Lake Odessa's fire department assisud the diven. The dive team io far has trained more than 100 firemen throughout Ute county lo help during dives Firemen participating were Chief Joe Dahms, Training Officer John O'Mara, bis son a future fireman. Eric O'Mara. Doo Sate, Mark Vroman and Jeff Sanderson. Terry Speese and Ryan Bunts of the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service stood by in case of an emergency and LOPD office.: Mark Gray. Steve Bukala and Man Fisher also were oo hand to take care of the items the diven recovered. --------------------- - -------- Letters to the Editor, continued Knowing your community and its people I woe' To order call... g] 623-5321, 345-0328 IE Hastings ings Library is charging. $45 fee Who made up> this policy 11 Also, why so much? Isn’t the library funded from city and/or township taxes? Do they receive any stale grants? Do they have a “Life Membership Fund” lhat people pay into? How about "Friends of the Library" that would also have to pay the $45 fee, the Hastings Library would be the richest library in the slate. I think the fee for rural people is just a big ripoff. I live in Woodland. 1 have the use of our library here, plus 1 can go to Lake Odessa in Ionia County and lake out books free of charge. So this makes me wonder all the more why Hastings is charging this fee. What is happening lo Hastings? Is it going lo the dogs? All the money the commissioners spent arguing over the animal shelter and su­ ing Julie Mitchell on the deal with the fence, could have been fx/t to better use if the would have given it to the library. Then tic rural people wouldn't have to be asked to p ty a $45 fee. I think the rural people of Hastings are go­ ing to have to get together and fi^ht this fee for the sake of themselves and their children. Alma Kruger Woodland Banner ...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities,sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. hXBanner "Making Barry County residents fed at home for over 100 years. " The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County presents the — NOTICE — ■ | There will be a public comment period concerning the Autumn Hills Recycling and Disposal Facility proposed amendment to the Barry County Solid Waste Management Plan until May 10, 1995. Please direct written Coordinators 220 W. State Hastings, Ml comments to: Office Street 49058 CASUAL CLASSICS Rossini, Stravinsky, Ravel, Handel, Mendelssohn, Mozart and Beethoven FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTERS Back Parr, • Neck Porn • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries • Major Insurance Accepted $2000 Between the hours of 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM makes you feet "mote at home. " ngnt iiDrary ree A Flower, A Cara & A Song Tuesday, February 14, 1995 Barry County Residents Rural people should Valentine Sing-A-Gram Delivered by the Delton Chapter of Sweet Adelines International Lake Oden* Rreman Don Sara assists from the shore aa dhrer Ronald Lichfield from the Ionia County Sheriffs Dive Teem seatchs the waler on the south of Bear Can Bridge for stolen goods. To~ + ’/> + 1*/. + »/. + *h Geiger introduces bill on road kill Hbiltuea for removal of dead animals on public highways. Under House Bill 4267. which Geiger in­ troduced Iasi Wednesday, the Michigan Bridge. l-lrxl to be found was a pair of sunglasses. Mowed by an AM/FM car stereo and an old realty sign. Deputy Roger Gren then brought up a unique find — an old long barreled handgun. The wood had started to rot and officers surmised that someone may have simply thrown the gun into the waler lo dispose of it. Other recovered items included an old pop boule, a small tool case, various pieces of metal and a road sign. Divers reported * multitude of old beer cans they left on the bottom. Some moments later a cellular phone w»a brought lo the surface. It was what the men were looking for. Diven stayed in Ute wafer for neatly a half hour and then took a break to warm up before returning to search for other stolen goods suspected to be in the John Varineau, Conductor Maria Royce Hesse, Harp Sunday, February 12, 1995 3:00 P.M. Dr. Michael Callton, D.C. Central Auditorium NEW PATIENT SPECIAL ।Examination, X-Ray $*)E00*l I and Treatment.............................. i *40 I MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • EXPIRES I ” BELLEVUE."mi" ”l ~ N ASHIVILLe/mI ” 215 N. Main St. 1-763-2225 | 127 S. Main (517) 852-2070 Hastings, Michigan Tickets: Adults *12.00 • Students/Senior Citizens *10.00 Available at the door. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 9, 1995 Central students present two showings of “Tacky the Penquin” The woodsmen, Courtney Oakland, Nathan Selby and BHty Morgan (left to right) an* unsure V they want to even capture and odd bird like Tacky "(Justin Peck.) They don*!, thus saving al of the more traditional penquins from the hunters. The morning cast of "Tacky the Penquin' also has its photo taken. They are (left to right) Jffiian Altoft, Peter Bouchard, Raymond Stockham, Alicia Bedford. Jessica Hayee, Emily Heath, Amber Rose. Abbie Allerding. Molly BenningfieJd, Elizabeth HoBare and MoMy Alderson. at the.. Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES BRETHREN CHURCH meet, u HASTINGS 8EVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHUBCH, «M ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, MIS Mau 10 00 a,m. THOBNAPrLK VALLIV WORD or FAITH raxowsHir. nx wan uic WBLCOMK COtMkl' UNITED METHODIST CBUWCH. JIB N. Broadway. Ill ■If Ml MOM p*" Cwt LHckfleld Ham (Woodted) »7-«l or Dortm HcUrt. ■ MS-1363 WOODCROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4117 Sarvicr Cam. 302 E Onex SteM. b epea to foe pfoik Mon­ day* Mto Wart—ito) i. MO-12DO MXM DoMtXXM Of dodMM Ml food, cieaa condition tn accepted emty dunng above boon. If you ate b oood of r1nfon< pteuae call MS-2361 for aa iRiiiarural HASTINGS FIBST PRESBYTERIAN CHUBCH. Haatag. Micfofaa. G Kent Keller. Pomor SaHy C. Keller. Director of Chnauan Education Sunday 9.30 and 11 DO Mcnuaf Wonfop Service*. Nursery provided. Bradcate of 9:30 service over WBCHAM aad FM 9 30-10 30 Church School Ctaaae*. 1030 Fettowteup wd Refreshment* a foe Duung room. 11:20 Children** Church Thursday. Feb 9 — Red Croa* Blood Drive. 1-7 p.m. Feb. S 7DO Chancel Choir Practice. BARRY CO. CHUBCH OF CHRIST. Ml N. Mirtegaa Aw.. Haauaf*. Ml 49031 Sunday Ser vfcaa: Bftfo daaaaa 10 a.*.. Worfofo 11 Ato., EwMf Service* 6 pa Wednesday Rfote Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minter. Ptatoc 945-2931 BMe Survey on videos « foe borne Free BtoteCor mpewtearr Courre. GRAlt LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North Si . Michael Amon. INDEFENDENT CHUBCH OF Paator Ptoar 94^9414 Sunday. CHRIST, (owfoag adfocaa - 16SI Feb. 12 - IDO A 10:45 Holy ComMafoteoa Rd., Haato^a. Ml49056) otunma. 9.30 Church School (ail meettotf at Thomae Jefferson Haji, ape*). 6 DO Youth Group. Thurs­ comer of Green and Jefferson day. Feb 9 - 9:13 Prep f/Patey Mitiarr. Jon foafoah Nne Stee. 7DO Adventurers. 7:30 Afofo . Sunday Service* Cham; BOO AA. Friday. Feb 10 ., BMe School. 10J0 tn. 7 00 Meat Cumap/Pnaty Sale. Saturday. Feb 11 -1:00-7.DO Party Evening Wonhtp; 7 DO p. Sale. IODO Catoch II; IDO la (purer*; BOO NA Monday. Feb 13 - 7:00 Women of Faith B.S. TueaST. ROSE CATHOLIC day. Feb 14 - 7 00 Coagr. Com cil Wednesday. Feb IS - IODO CHURCH. 105 S Jeffcraon Wordwatcher*. 7:00 Shepherd Fnforr Charles Ftoher. Paator Stourda) Haas 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Comm MmausS.iAa.rn aad 11:13 a.m . Coafrtiicm Saturday 4004:30 HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church street*. Dr. Bufkvd W Coe. Paator. Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education. Church phoae: 616-945 9374 Barrrer free buddutg with elevator to ail floors. Broad­ cam af worship service over WBCH FM AM to ID30 a m SUNDAYS: HOPE UNITED METHODIST Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79 Fellowship 10.30 a m . Wonhtp I IDO a m. - Jmuor Church fcdfowu^ Children ’» Story far age* 5 thru 1: Youth Chore 4.45 p.m Mt-W A Sr-Hi Youth Feltowsh.p 3:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT 10UTT BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 Chddren » Choir Pre -achool fora R. Woodtaan. Haatatp*. Michigan Firm Grade 5D0 p.m ; Second thru 941-8004 Kevin Shorfcey. Senior Sulh Grade 5:30 p.m.; Prepared Paarnr James R. Brerett. Aaat hghi meal 6:00 p.m ; Bible Study anWor Vtumuon 6 45 p.m.. Activrtre* foe Kid* 6:45 p.m ; Firm apm; 11-00 a.m. Morning Worship CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cadre Wednesday af month » Game Service. Jr. Church ap to 4<h Creek Rd. 8 mi South. Paator N.gta far all age* THURSDAYS: Brent Branham Phone 623-2213 Grade; 600. Evening Service. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. Wednes­ Wednesday 6:30 Amana Club*. Sunday School at IODO aun ; Wor- day. Feb. 8 — Prayer Group 11:30 7 DO p.m . Teens in Houseman dup II OO a m . EvenmfScrv.ce at am. U M Wusnen Luncheon A Had. 7.00 p-M.. Adak* Prayer 6.00p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bfote Program 12DO Naan. Sunday. Feb. mairtag; 1:13 pm.. Adult Choir 700 p.m. 12 — Friends Group k> sllend practice CHURCH OF THE Grand Rapids Sympfawiy Orchestra NAZARENE, 1716 North Brand « Central Auditorium 3:00 p.m. way. Randall Hartman. Pwtor Tuesday. Feb. 14 — Hi-Nouncr* Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Potluck A Program 12DO Naim; ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC School Hour; 11 DO a m. Morning LOVE. Inc Board 12:00 Naim CHURCH. Nashville Father Worship Service; 600 p.m. Even- Saturday. Feb 18 — Gojidwill Carte* Fnher. Pastor A mtaaton tog Service. WMneaday 700 p m. Cla*» Ptaluck/Program 6:00 p.m.; af St Rare Cmhoitc Church. Services for Adults. Teem and Youth to K-Wmg* Hockey Game Haatag* Sunday Mm 9:30 a m 6 00 p.m. Suadoy. Feb 19 - Sun Oddrta day School Special Event - lo be an­ nounced Tuesday. Feb. 21 — U.M Men Dinner A Program for The Church Page is Paid for by Annual Ladre* Appreciation Night The Hastings Banner, the Churches SUPPORT GROUPS: VIP *• and these local Businesses: (Visually Impaired Persons) 9:30 a.m first Friday of month September thru May. Narcotic* HASTINGS SAVINOS A LOAN, FA Ammyimwn 12 Naiwi Monday. Hasttnga and Lhka Odessa Wednesday and Friday, and 8 00 p.m. Thursday*. Al-Anon 12:30 WWN FUNERAL HOME p m Wednesday*. Co-Dependence Hastings Anonyrmsn 7:30 p.m Thursday*, and 9 00 a.m Saturday*. T O P S. No 338 — 9:15 a.m. Thursday*. FUXFAB INCORPORATED Alcohoiic* Ammytnous — 4:00 of Hastings pm Wednesday* QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M- /9 weal, nator ausan irowDnoge. (616) 943-9392 Sunday School 10 a-m.; Wordup II a m.. Alter School Special Wada re Ito) . 4 pm P.O. Baa 63, Hamapi. Ml 49051 NASHVILLE AREA NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1052 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions*’ - 118 S. Jefferson - 045-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. M»ch»gan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Mich.gan PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service: 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p m Prayer time Wednesday*. 7 00 pm Awana Program Thursday* 6 30-8 30 p m Age* 3 and 4 thru 5th and Mh grade Penguins (left to right) Matt Glasgow. Aimee Gentry, Keri Sherwood. Kim Shockey. Brian Baird, Brian DeVries, Danielle Goggins wonder if "Tacky" (Justin Peck) to realy their type of penguin. In a plot twin, they soon discover that even though "Tacky* to an odd bird, ho to realy handy to have around. Kuh Sherwood ofooducM the play "Tacky foe Pentin* in the afternoon performance at Central AutMorium. The play shows that not eve­ ryone « «ne tame, but al should be valued for whaiVieyare. I Gregory Let Lobdell | FREEPORT - Gregory Lee Lobdcll, 43, of Freeport, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bora oo September 3.1951 In Ionia, the son of Jack and Constance (Morse) Lobdell. He was a 1969 graduate of Ionia High School and attended computer operator school in Detroit He was the owner and operator of Lobdell Trucking Company in Ionia. Mr Lobdell was married to Karen Eldred to November, 1973. Survivors are his wife, Karen; parents; two sons, Eric Lobdell of Muskegon and Cliff Lobdell of Freeport; one daughter, Jessica Lobdell of Freeport; one sister, Elizabeth Blankenship of Ionia and paren vin-law, Mr. and Mrs. David Eldred of Hidings. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held on Monday it Temple Baptist Church in loni\ with Reverend Jim Houseman officiating. Burial will take place later L’ds spring at Balcam Cemetery. A memorial fund in the choice of the family has been established. Contributions may be sent to Hull Memorial Chapel in Muir. ______ Katherine B. Johnson______ | HASTINGS - Katherine B. Johnson, 86, of Hastings, passed away on Saturday, February 4. 1995 at Pennock Hospital. She was born on November 7, 1908 al Burk­ eville, Virginia, the daughter of Charles and Claudia (Vaughn) Phelps. She was raised in Virginia and attended schools there. She received her Registered Nursing Degree from Blue Ridge TB Sanitarium in Bluefield, West Virginia. She was married to Reed Johnson in August, 1937. Mrs. Johnson did nursing in hospitals for over 50 years. She has resided in Virginia, Ohio, Michigan and Honda. She came to Hast­ ings in 1990 from Clermont, Florida. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Clermont, Daughters of the Ameri­ can Revolution, Tomaka Unit in Clermont and the Sunshine Chapter of the Livonia Senior Citizens. She was precede J in death by her husband, Reed, in January 1977, two brothers and one sister. Survivors are daughter and husband, Bever­ ly and Ed McManaway of Hastings; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters. Memorial Services will be held on Thurs­ day, February 9th. at 4:00 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Daughters of the American Revolution. Gerald (Bud) Freyling VdlaJane Brodie DONNA, TEXAS - VeUa line Brodie, 63, of Doom. Teui and formerly of Hickory Corner! puied awiy oo Sunday, Jutury 29, 1995 ar Weilaco, Texu. Shewn bora oa March 3,1929 in Marquet­ te, the daughter of Cheater and Arley Bignall. Mn. Brodie wu a homemaker. She wu a Girl and Boy Scout Leader from the 50*a to lhe 70’1 aad a member of the Dulcimer Club She had lived in Texu the pul four yean. Her hobbiea included; aewing, crocheting, reading, photography and playing scrabble. She wu married to Donald Brodie on July 2, 1949. She wu preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; two brothers; a daughter, Jeanette in 1964. Survivors inchide her husband, Donald; children, Dane aad Heather Brodie ot Riner, Virginia, Peggy Brodie and David Miller (married aad kept own name) of Shawsville, Virginia. Gene Brodie and Sandy Wilcoxson of Hastings and Gale and David Bunch of Hick­ ory Cornets; six grandsons; seven granddaugh­ ters; dear frienda. Gene and Esther Cox of Tuscoa, Arizona. Cremation hu taken place al her request A memorial service wu Iwld on Sunday at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Borgcss Cardiac Care Unit, envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home ________ Haul H. Hurien | HASTINGS - Hazel H. Hurless, 90. of Hast­ ings. passed away on Sunday. February 5,1995 at Tendercare of Hastings She wu born on July 7. 1904 in Hastings Township, Barry County, the daughter ot Zellon and Tacy (Southard) Kaiser. She wu raised in Irving Township ot Barry County and attended the Red Brick Country School and Hastings High School. She wu married to Kenneth Hurless on December 24, 1924. Mrs. Hurless and her husband farmed in Irving Township since 1927. She attended the Grace Wesleyan Church. She was preceded tn death by her husband Kenneth on May 6, 1994; granddaughter, Karen Hurless on January 10, 1995; sistas. Ruby Scott and Irene Cook. Survivors are sons. Keith Hurless, Doyt Hurless. Gerald Hurless and Kenneth Hurless, Jr., all of Hastings; 14 grandchildren, several great and great great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 7, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held on Wednes­ day, February 8. at 1:00 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Al Yales ofFiciating. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. PAYNE LAKE - Gerard (Bud) Freyling, 81, of Payne Lake wu taken home to Ha Lord unexpectedly on Saturday. January 28, 1993. ; He will be missed by Hs wife, Ruth; three • sisters, Lena Mingennk, Vivian Freyling and ; Blanche (Andy) Dykstra; three sistcre-tn-law,. Tina Freyling. Evelyn Heyboa and Marian ( (Merle) Frings; many nieces and nephews.; Funeral Services woe held oa Tuesday,; January 31st, at the Byron Cotta Chapel with < Reverend Roger Timmerman officiating. Arrangements were made by Byron Cento ; Chapel - Cook Funeral Home. |Martha G. Dean|! NORTH MUSKEGON - Martha G. Dean.! 101, of North Muskegon and formerty of Hasr-1 ings. passed away oo Saturday, Feteuary 4, 1995 al Muskegon General Hospital. She wu bora on Octobo 29, 1893 at North Branch, the daughter ot Frank and Nellie (Galbraith) Draper. She wu raised in the North Branch area and attended schools there. She wu married to Attorney George C. Dean on October 6,1936. She moved to Hast­ ings from Lansing in the ew’y 1940’s. She lived tn Hastings until moving to North Muske­ gon in 1989. Mn. Dean wu a homemako. She wu a membo ot the First United Methodist Church, Hastings Women’s Club, Pennock Hospital Guild. Hastings Country Club and Women’s Circle of lhe Church. She wu preceded in death by ho husband George oo February 6 1961; also six brothers and sisters. Survivors are daughter and husband. Amt and Bernard Craigie of North Muskegon; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisur a nd husband. Marjorie and Ed Roe at Lansing; many nieces and nephews. Family will recieve visitors oo Tuesday. February 7th from 12:00 noon until funeral time at the Church. Funeral Services will be held al the Hastings First United Methodist Church on Tuesday. February 7, at 1:00 p.m. with Doctor Buffort W. Coe officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 9, 1995 — Page 7 [ Woodland NEWS ..by Catherine Lucas Ranguettes to mark 40th anniversary Gibson-Freeland united in marriage Joieph and Mary M I Barry I Ranyucnc will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary w nh an open house on Saturday. Feb. 18. 1995 from 5 to 7 p m at the American Legion Hall in Hatting* Joe and Mary were married in Angolia. lad. on Feb. 19. 1955 We invne all relatives and friends lo attend No gifts please Amy Gibson and Douglas Freeland were united in marriage on Oct. 15, 1994. at lhe First Baptist Church of Hastings. Reverend Kevin Shorkcy performed lhe double ring ceremony. Parents ot the couple are Roger and Diana Gibson and Edward and Jean Freeland, all of Hastings. The bride and groom were honored to have their parents be the attendants for their marriage Very special guests were Marjorie Gibson, grandmother of lhe bride, Lawrence and Eleanor Greenfield, grandparents of the bride, and the Donald Davenport family of Owensboro. Kentucky, relatives of lhe groom. Ushers were David Gibson, brother of the bride, and Edward M. Freeland, brother of the groom. An organ prelude and postlude was provided by Karen Peterson, friend of the bride and groom. In additon to “Right at Home" sung by the groom and the duet “Cherish the Treasure” sung by the bride and groom, Barry Gibson, brother of the bride, sang "Go There With You." and "Find Us Faithful" was contributed by a sextet that in­ cluded Warren and Connie Bishop. Jenny Bolton. Arron and Jennifer Welch, and Den­ nis Myers, all friends of the bride and groom. The service was coordinated by Kathy Myers with the sound system operated by David Wood. Jr.*, both are friends of the bride and groom. Rece tion attendants were Gloria Freeland, sister-in-law of lhe groom. Victoria Gibson, sister-in-law of the bride, and Jamie Turner, friend of lhe bride and groom. After a honeymoon that included Montego Bay, Jamaica, and the Poconos. the couple now restdein Hastings. Phillips-Wilson plan to wed June 3 Rachel Marie Phillips will become lhe bride of Justin Pierce Wilson on June 3. 1995. The bride-to-be. of Hastings, is the daughter of Jack and Diana PhiHipi. also of Holings She is a graduate of Hastings High School rod Kellogg Community College. The future groom, of Kalamazoo. o the aon of Phyll't aad the late Alan Wilaon. alao of Kalamazoo. He n a graduate of Portage Nonhem High School and will graduate from Wayne Sure University thia aprmg Kenneth Duane Kenyon. Delton and Rhon da Kay Glumm, Delton. Lewis Scott Litzenberg, Lake Odessa and Britten Lee Kelley. Lake Odessa. Richard Lloyd Weber. Hastings and Penny Lee Musser. Hastings. James Brian Thome. Middleville and Mar­ tha Sue Funk. Delton. Frederick Dak Ainsworth. Middl jville and * Linda Kay Kropf. Middkviik. It was bitterly cold in our section of Barry County and a cold wind blew hard last weekend and early this week, but the piles and piles of snow predicted did not arrive. What we had left has turned to ice, making walking and driving hazardous, but the sun has been shining bright and clear. That makes it seem cheery, even if it is very cold. Hildred Chase is home from the hospital and should be out and about soon. The Rev. George Speas has developed a skin problem on his ear and is having further tests before proper treatment is decided. Bonnie Norton has been in the hospital and may be home by now. Nancy Tramp Booi is now home from Pen­ nock after surgery. Jeff and the boys are glad to have her home. The ladies of Kilpatrick Church held their bi-monthly birthday luncheon last week. Thir­ teen ladies came to Bob's Restaurant in Lake Odessa to honor those who had birthdays in January or February, and to everyone's sur­ prise. there were no January or February bir­ thday gals present. Sheila Carter says that has never happened before. Those who were there enjoyed their lunch and the birthday cake provided by Norvella Whined and Evelyn Goodrich. The Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance group (crew and auxiliary) will hold a public dinner Sunday. Feb. 12, al Cunningham's Acre, west of Lake Odessa on M-50. The menu will be a little different this mooch. In response to many requests, beef and home-made noodles and macaroni and cheese will be served with all the usual extras. The adult price will be $6, children between ages 5 and 12 will cost $3, and those under 5 Vernon and Phyllis Baitinger cut the wedding cake at their 50th wedding anniversary celebration at Zion Lutheran Church, which was held Jan. 29. and over 100 will eat free. it is planned that the proceeds from the March dinner next month will go to the Woodland Township Fire Department for the “Jaws of Life" fund drive. The Woodland Township Fire Department has received the Hinman Jaws of Life device they have been having fund-raisers to pur­ chase. They still are about a thousand dollars short, but they have a month or two to raise that amount. _________ Area BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: GIRL, Mehgan Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 26 al 11:47 p.m. to Matthew Fox and Ida McDiamud. Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs., 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Logan Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 22 at 9:50 p.m. co Cberie and Bret Clements. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 5¥i ozss. and 22 inches long. BOY, Dayton James Ashley, bora at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 26 at 12:48 p.m. to Shannon Hickey and Ben Ashley. Vermontville, weighing 9 lbs.. 4% ozs. and 22Yi inches long GIRL, Jill Nicole, bora at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 22 at 8:33 a.m. to Paula and Floyd Etts, Delton, weighing 6 lbs., 15 ozs and 20 inches long. BOY, Chase Allen, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 30 at 2:26 p.m. to Charlene and Rodney Snore, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs , 2M ozs. and 23 inches long BOY, Forest John, bora at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 24 at 6:44 p.m. to Ms. Theresa Bowen and Michael Schumacher, Woodland, weighing 8 lbs., % oz. and 21U inches long. BOY, Sebastian Killian Roy, bora at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 30 at 10:31 a.m. to Jessica Krebs and Kane Wilcox, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 11% ozs. and 21% inches long. BOY, Thomas Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 26 at 10:56 p.m. to Shari Marie Eckhart and Michael Thomas Keelan, Delton, weighing 9 lbs., 14% ozs. and 22% inches long. BOY, Garret LeRoy. bora at Pennock Hospital oo Jan. 30 at 9:36 p.m. to Trudy and Alan Mater, Nashville, weighing 8 lbs., 21 inches long. GIRL, Hannah Suzanne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 27 at 12:59 a.m. to Steve and Betsy Louthan. Sunfield. weighing 8 lbs., I % ozs. and 21% inches tong. GIRL, Erika Larrea, bom at Pennock Honpital on Jan. 30 al 6:24 p.m. to Sheri and James Roberts, Delton, weighing 7 lbs , 6 ozs and 21 inches long. GIRL, Mikayla, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 28 at 9:24 p.m. to Regina and George Young, Freeport, weighing 7 lbs., 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Justin Jacob, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 31 at 5:17 a.m. to Mr. and Mn. Jacob DeKkine. Middkviik, weighing 8 lbs., 11% ozs. and 22% inches long BOY, Akx Lavem Keith, bora at Pipp Com­ munity Hospital, Plainwell, on Jyi. 31 to Nancy Lynn Rice and Brian Lavera Fyan, Freeport. BOY, Oliver Alvin Garret, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 1 at 2:51 a.tn. to Wanda and Bill Holbrook, Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 21 % inches long. GIRL, Casey Jo. bora at St. Mary's Horpital in Grand Rapids on Jan. 25, at 9:12 p.m. to Jeffery and Kathleen Lawson of Hope Township, weighing 4 lbs., 15 ozs. and 18% inches long. BOY, Raymond Dean, ban at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 1 at 3:47 lo Renee and Dean Kosbar, Hastings, weighing 9 lbs . 2 ozs. and 14% inches long. GIRL, Leah Ann, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 4 at 12:40 a.m. to Kelly and Oreg Czinder. Hastings, 22% inches long They plan to hold a public demonstration of the device sometime in the next few weeks so people can see what they have helped buy. Ben Stowell and three children in his mother's Jack and Jill Playschool now have chicken pox. Ben's kindergarten teacher says he is the first to get the disease in her class this year, but he undoubtedly will not be the last Rrr^uiy* of the rhtek^n pox Ben missed Mallorie Brodbeck's sixth birthday party; so on Friday this week, his mother plans to take him, Mallorie and some other of Ben’s friends to McDonald s for lunch Russell Brodbeck is still in the hospital. Thu week some large print books arrived at the library. They are: "Angel To Watch Over Me." which is a book of stories told by children who believe they have been visited or helped by angels. It was written by Joan Wester Anderson who wrote an earlier book about angels and adults. We do not have that book. We now have (in large print) "Last Tango in Brooklyn** by Kirk Douglas. It is a pretty good story, and the movie star is a much bet­ ter writer than 1 expected. "Lovers’* by Judith Krantz in large print is oa the shelf waiting for readers. So is ‘’Pretty Boy Floyd" by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana. Angie Forsyth, who graduated from Barry County Christian High School in January, was called by the U.S Air Force to report for training last week and left home Thursday morning. Arnie Mullins told me that Angie called home from an airport in Texas Thurs­ day evening. She had arrived there and was waiting for her baggage. She said she would send an address as soon as she had one. A family fun night will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. next Sunday, tl*c event will have a Chinese theme and Chinese food will be serv­ ed, but there will also be macaroni and cheese for anyone who doesn't care for Chinese. The rest of the evening will be spent in activities, fellowship and devotions, with lots of Chinese surprises! Ward Pierce announced there will be a reward for everyone who can eat with chopsticks. Sunday was Boy and Giri Scout Week al Lakewood United Methodist. Scouts served as greeters, acolytes and ushers. Other United Methodist churches may hold this event next Sunday because of having communion on the first Sunday. Some of the area Methodist churches do not have any scouts among their membership and so do not recognize the day. Kun Wells, Eagk Scout, arranged for the scouts who came. Surprise Your Valentine with Valentine Love Lines Ina Colvin to mark her 94th birthday Mrs Ina Co.’vin of Hastings will celebrate her 94th birthday nn Saturday. Feb. 11. A family dinner will be held in Lansing. She has six children. 21 grandchildren, one deceased. 34 great-grandchildren and several ncpgranociuioren. She has lived at her present address for 70 years. in The Reminder Give Cupid a helping hand with a LOVELINE in The Reminder. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Reminder, P.O. Box B. Hastings, MI 49058. A special column will appear in the February 14th issue. (Deadline noon Monday, 04 February 13th). Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best IS friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for being so nice. The cost is “lovingly CX low" jnet*2.M for 5 words (additional words 10‘ each). Payments MUST accompany your £ CL message, or be paid prior to publication. LEGAL NOTICE Enclosed please find My Special Prepaid Valentine Love Line! COMPOSE Your Own Message Below FibNo 95-21567 l€ t*** ot aoem w mown DKKMd scctoi SacurWy Numbir 379-16-B967 TO ALL INTHttSTED PfftSONS Your Moroaf in lhe eetofe mey be borred or of lecled by the following The decedent, whose ks»t know oddrett woa »»Uui>i,iu.i iood auch^on MOM dMd 03/24/94. Creditor* of the decerned ore notified dtot oil cIohbi ogotntf the ettote will be forever borred vnfeet presented lo the independent pec •onof repreeenwtve. ROOM MOWN 2236 Kiwi Court. X ofam taco Machigon 49002. or to both the penonoi repreeentot♦re and the Berry County Pro­ bate Court. Hastings Michigan 490M within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notics is further given that the estate will be Aoroaftor assigned and distributed to the persons ssMMisIt. AUSTAM J H SMITH (P26690) 349 CooWy Streei X rd am as o o Michigan 49007 (616)349-3700 (2/9) 4 NAME _ ADDRESS CITY ___ Message to be published on February 14. 1995 Compose your own Valentine message, its easy to doll Here are just a few examples: �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 9, 1995 City. No State. Dear Giri: Thu is between your mom and dad. They just might make it this lime. I sug­ gest that you M.Y.O.B. LEGAL NOTICE NODCC TO TNE MMNDfTS OF BAMY COUNTY: Ronoto J. TNtor. (applkont) St. Froncl* Epitcopol Church. t,ro»,rr( oww) Plata: Community Room In the Court* 8 low Budding ot 230 West Court Street. Hosting*. Site Inspection ot the above described property wtfi be conytoted by the Zoning Booed of Appeal* member• the doy ot the heor ing. Person* In­ terested in accompanying the group should contort the Pfenning Office. The variance application is avoilabto for public inspection at lhe Barry County Planning Office. 230 W. State St., Hasting*. Michigan during the hour* ot 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please calf lhe Planning Of­ fice at 9*8-4830 for further information. eon. Coordinator. 230 W. State Street. Hasting*. MJ 4*056. (616) 9*8-4891. Haney L. Boersma, Borry County Clerk (2-9) NOTKE OF MORTGAGE BALE Default having boon mode in the condition* ol a certain Mortgage node by JEFFREY 0. DfCUYPfRf a *tagto mvt. to WOOOHAMS MORTGAGE COR PORATION demd February 16. 1993. recorded March 3. 199$, In Libor 966. pogo 587. said mor­ tgage havhsg boon assigned to Traverse Mortgage Corporr’.ion o* disclosed by '.ssignment of Mor­ tgage dated February 16. 1993. recorded March 3. 1993. In Libor 966. page 993. doted February 16. 1993, and recorded In the office of the Register of Deed* for the County of Borry and State of Mkhir^jT. on March 3. 1993. In Lfeor 966 of Mor­ tgages, on pogo 987, on which Mortgage there i* claimed to be due at the dote of thi* notice, for principal and interest, the sum of FIFTY NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN AND 96/100 Dollars, and on proceedings having boon instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of wto contained in sold Mor­ tgage has become operative; Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of solo contained in sold Mor­ tgage and in pursuance of the statute in such cose made end provided, the *o*d Mortgage will bo forodosod by a sal* of tho premises therein described or so much thereof as may bo necessary. at public auction, to the highest bidder, at Barry County Circuit Court Building. East Entrance In the City of Hostings, and County of Barry, Michigan, that being tho place ol holding tho Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday. February 23. 1999. at 2.00 o'etoefc In tho afternoon of said doy. and sold premise* will bo -old to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 8.379% per cent interest, legal costs. Attorneys' fee* and also any taxes and In­ surance that said Mortgagee doos pay on or prior to the dote of said solo: which said premises ore described in sold Mortgage as follows, to wit: Part of tho Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19. Town 2 North, Rango 9 West, commenc­ ing at the East 1/4 post, thence South on Section Uno 21 Rods for place of beginning, thence South 19 rods, thence West 21 rods, thence North IS rods, thence East 21 rods to place of beginning. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Tho period of redemption will bo six (6) month* from date of safe. Baled: January 16, 1999 Traverse Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee Thomas R. Alwurd Cunningham. Davison. Booby. Roger* and Alword Attorney* for Mortgagee 413 9. Union Street. P.O. Box 878 Traverse City. Ml 49685-0678 (2/16) Leave kids home Father-son reunion? Dear Ann Landers: My son was diagnosed with cancer in December of 1993. "John’s” cancer responded well to treatment. During his treatment, be aired some grievances with me and his father that he had held back for many years. His father and I are divorced John talked to each of us separately. I understood what John was saying and felt his openness was a good thing. His father, however, was angry and upset and now has very little communication with our son. John has made three attempts to get hack into his father's life, but his father has not responded. He did. however, remember John's birthday. John's cancer is back. He is once again fac­ ing major chemotherapy and, this time, radia­ tion therapy with the hopes of stopping this awful disease. His father knows nothing of this. Ann. my heart breaks because 1 know they love one another and his father is just be­ ing stubborn. My son could die, and I don't want this to end in complete tragedy — John without his father, and a father without his only child. Please advise. Everyone says it is not my business, including John. — Colorado Springs Heartache. Dear Colorado Springs: 1 believe John's father should be informed of his son’s physical condition. Drop him a brief note, and let the chips fall where they may. Of course, a reunion would be wonderful, but don't push it. Don’t bring pets Dear Ann Landers: Recently, a close relative drove 2,000 miles to visit me and other relative* in our town. "Alma” showed MORTGAGE BALE Default ha* occurred In a mortgage made by Donald Sherk and Janet Sherk, husband and wife, to First National Bank of Michigan dated March 20. 1992 and recorded on March 31. 1992 in Uber 939 page 299. Barry County records. No proceeding* are ponding to recover any pari of the debt, which is now 823.999.83 Dear Am I aarim: I work for one of the largesl retailer* in America. Will you please print this message on behalf of all store per­ sonnel? If you are going to shoplift merchan­ dise, leave your children at home. A shoplifter took more than $200 worth of merchandise from my store last week. Of course, (he woman did not have any iden­ tification. Shoplifters who do this for a living do not carry I.D. When die woman gave us a fictitious name and a number for a discon­ nected phone and could not recall let address, we had no alternative except to call the authorities. The police look the woman's baby into custody, together with the diaper bag. which was filled with unpaid-for merchandise. The baby was given to social services, and the mother was escorted out the back door. Please, mothers, do not take your children along when you go to steal. Give them a break. Leave them at home. — Carol in New Pon Richey. Fla. Dear Carol- Il is unlikely that a woman who would take her baby along while shoplifting would listen to advice, but here it is anyway. And now for another letter with a different twist on stealing: up in the wee hours, which didn't bother me. What did bother me was that she brought her three cats without asking in advance if we cared. My husband and 1 have animals, and we like animals, but we do not keep them in the house. We offered to put her cats up in the garage, but Alma was horrified by the sugges­ tion. Needless to say. there were some hard feelings. Ann. please tell people with pets not to br­ ing them uninvited to the homes of others. No matter how close you may think your ties are. it is very bed manners and can damage the relationship, if the pets can’t stay in a kennel, the owners should stay home with them. — Pine Bluff. Ark. Dear Pine Bluff: In my opinion, it is ex­ tremely rude to bring pets without asking if they are welcome. If you need another voce to solidify your position you have mine. To pay a thief 2nd time around? Dear Ann Landen: How's this for chutz pah? A city official in Buffalo, N.Y., admit­ ted stealing at least $200,000 in public fund*. He resigned — and then asked to be paid $8,500 for unused time off. According to lhe Associated Press story, David May. assistant regular of vital statistics was caught oo videotape taking cash from fee* paid to his office for birth certificates and other such things. When confronted by police, he took them to hi* house and handed over four suitcase* loaded with $200,000 in cash. City auditors think the amount stolen may be more than $400,000. But the city may still have to pay May for 50 days of unused time off. According to the city’s labor relations director. "Those are his contractual rights.” -, What do you think of this, Ann? — Appall-. ed in South San Francisco Dear San Francisco: I think 1 am not about lo start practicing law without a license. There • could be some validity io May's request io be, paid for unused time off, but I'll leave that up , to the legal eagle*. . Dear Ann Landers: I am 17 and very close to my dad. My mother cheated on him for 20 yean and divorced him in order to marry "Harry." the last guy she went with. She and Harry divorced after only a month. Now she’s trying to get Dad back. I know Dad doesn't love my mom anymore. He told me all he wants is to get back the house he worked so hard for. I don’t consider this a good enough reason to reunite. I know Mom won’t be true to Dad. She’ll be running around with other men within six months. I'm counting on you to help me straighten out Dad's life. I plan io give him your column to read, so please hurry. — Teenage Giri. No Communication from...CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Deadbeat-dad Mandate madness to end First Nattonol Bank af Michigan Joseph 8. Backus, attorney P.O. Box 794 East Lansing. Ml 48626 (3/2) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing concerning a proposed ameoOment to the Pralftoville Township Zoning Ordinance end Land Use Plan wfN be held by the Proirtrrilie Township Planning Commission on February 15,1985 at 7 JO p.m. at tho Prairieville Townahlp Hall, at 10115 South Norris Road, Delton, Michigan within the Township. The Hem to be considered at this public hearing Includes In brief, tho following: 1. Tho proposed rezoning from tho present “C-1” Rural area Convenience Commercial District zoning classification to the “R-4" Multiple Family, High Density Residential District zoning classification of the land shown tor rezoning on the diagram below. It is also proposed to amend tho PrairiovHto Township Master Land Use Plan so aa to place this property in the “High Density Residential" land use classification. L»t week. Congress passed H R 5. lhe Unfunded Mandate Reform Act. This law will protect Males and legalities from a federal government that wants io have its way without paying for a. la just one cay io the 7th Coo grenkmal district, the taxpayers of Jackson had » p / nearly 1300.000 ■> JW3 lo unpk ment federal regulations. For lhe state as a whole, lhe 12 moat expensive mandates alone CUM Michigan taxpayer, $400 million last year! HR 5 fights mandales by directing the Congressional Budget Office to estimate the COM of all federal legislation. If proposed legislation would cost slates and localities more than $50 million annually, or private businesses more than $100 million, this bill forces Congress to pay these costs or take a separate vote oo rhe measure. It also calls for s review of existing federal mandates to eliminate some of lhe existing burdens on Unie and local governments Thu bill u an important companion lo the balanced budget armndment. As the balanced budget amendment enforces fiscal discipline on the federal budget, member, of Congress will be more tempted than ever to implement their big government philosophies by forcing the costs on slates and localities. Just like deficit spending. Congress gets "something for nothing" by requiring nates to implement and pay for ns profrar s. H.R. 5 will reduce dm abuse and force C< tigress to vote "on the record" before crealin ; new mandates. Congress and thr President need lo acknowledge that star governments are just as mtrmrd and caprole, if na more w. in do­ ing whsr'i right for their citizen,. Unfunded mandates force each state to spend money on federal dictates, regardless ot its particular needs. If s mandaaie u in the national interest, then we should find the money to pay for it. If it's na. the federal government has an business ordering stales lo pay for it. One bill under consideregmjMUiaUrwtmid have re­ quired stales to use a portion of their federal highway fond, to improve bicycle end pedestrian activities. While thi, may be a good idea for some areas, other needs are more critical in many oases. La rauc and local government, decide. Mandate, erode nates' ability to govern by telling them how to spend their money. Each stale faces unique problems. With federal micromanagement. governors and Male legislators can't ret priorities and address the problems in their state,. Michigan is already prohibited from imposing unfunded mandates on local governments and it's time for Washington to give stales the flexibility they need. Excessive mandates from Washington are bad public policy and H.R. 5 will make it harder for Congress lo dump them on stale and local governments, and ultimately on lhe taxpayers. This bill is another step forward in our Contract with America. It's a new attitude that we're going to move some ot the power away from Washington and toward the Kates. It would be good for all member, of Congress to have the I Oth Amendment lo the U.S. Coostnution as required reading. "The powers na delegated lo the United State, by the Connitution.... are reserved to the State, respec lively, or to the people." If you see VANCE BACKE on February 9th wish him a big 3-0 Dear Am Landers: I am 20 years old and have never met my real father. When I was 18,1 found his name and phone number in my mom's desk. I called the number and got holdof him on the first call. I told him my name,, and he said he didn't remember me. I then told him who my mother was. Suddenly, he remembered. < We were oo the phone for five minute*, andj it was very pleasant. We had a real nice coo-, venation. I told him I would love to meet him, and he said he fell the same way and that hew a* putting a plane ticket in the mail im-> mediately 1 wu thrilled The tickci.' however, never came. Two months later. I tried calling him. Hur, phone number was unlisted. Is there any agency lhat can help me get in contact with my father? Please help. Ann. L really want to meet him. — Oregon. M Dear Oregon: Al the risk of sounding hard-j hearted, 1 must stay it is apparent that your/ father does not wish lo meet you. Please do yourself, as well as him, a favor and forget it. f. Trying to track him down will only lead more rejection and unhappiness. d a Gob of the Day: In an underdeveloped ; country, do not drink the water. In a-i developed country, do not breathe the air. ---------------d Pkwwj a wrddmg.’ Htar 'z right? What's wrong? "The An Landen Guide for Brides '' I will relieve yoar avdety. Send a seif-, addressed, long, business-size envelope andO;) check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, do Ann a Landers. P.O. Bax 11562, Chicago. tlL a 60611-0562. (in Canada, send $4.55). a CopyrigM 1995 Creator* Syndicate, Ik. m The regular session of the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners will be changed from February 14,1995 to February 15, 1995, at 9:30 a.m. Happy Birthday! Little Bro-Son HA. HA YOU HIT THE BIG 3-0. OVER THE HILL! Nancy L Boersma, County Clerk Love... Your Family SPIKEHORN Written documents wh! be received from any Interested person* concerning tho foregoing matters by tho Prairieville Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time dunng regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at the hearing. Tho Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes In the above mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan pertinent to tho above may examine a copy of tho same at the Prairieville Township Hall during regular business houre of regular business days hereafter until tho time of said hearing and may further examine the same at said public hearing. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hsaring, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Ctork Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact tho Prairieville Township Clerk at tho address or totophone number listed below. Atl interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and piece. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By. Norma|ean Campbell, Township Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 8. Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (816)623-2064 Peddler Show© February 17,18,19 The Life Story ofJohn E. Meyer Michigan's Most Colorful Character! Ji Kalamazoo, Michigan & Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds jl |f Oft l-M take exit t $0, Sprinkle Rd, jo North through 3 Ughtx to Lake St, turn left, follow to Fairgrounds on the left ( Heated Buildings) Friday 4p-9p • Saturday 9a-5p • Sunday lla-4p Adults $5.00 • Child (2-12) $2.00 • Each day • Strollers Not Recommended ncy clo?<d>c ccver*r» of Sptkc'i turtoknt life itmching from E hetttivc. Felly indexed The only book orr written about him Hard­ cover. o»cniK. 15*11. 18 Chapters Of: • Cowrl Contest* X Centrexeniei • Idrat A Invmtioni • Publicity Slunti 4 Prene**c«m<nu Present this ad for $1 OFF One Person Send *18.00 Post Paid Cost to: Spikehorn Creek Camp 225E North Qare Avenue Harrison. Michigan 48625 or Sold at Book Bam, Lansing. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 9, 1995 — Page 9 By foyce F. Weinbrecht A Yankee Springs Family (Part Two) Bernice Brody Marble. »*o war railed in •onset spring i ivWfwup^ jnanpu ner story tart her MM-ta-fow. Neal Cook. during several recording sessions. The Cook family has given us the privilege of also sharing her life's story in this column. She gives a good description of country schools of the time. Neal’s questions and comments are in The interview continues: ‘Another thing that we did at school that 1 remember ao plainly was the little program for Thanksgiving, but right directly after Thanksgiving we went into our main program of the year, and of course that was Chrtah— We would be practicing every day from then oa until the day of the program **k was there that I learned all of the Christmas carols. She pat them on the board and they were k ft until a few days before the program. By then we bad them in our heads so that we knew them word for word and they have always stayed there in our memories. The looser ones we only had to learn the first wne, bat the shorter ones we had to learn all The Brady bam on Bassett Lake Road, where it sits today. daring die program. The program* were "I knew everyone etoe** pan as well as my owns. I could prompt all of them there. Il was OKh a special tune for as." (Da yua ranaatoar a Bae when yen couM ■a ■« laae traa i^aaR Wa dare mr a anw aaratfea pa yaate Jeopardy W (Mttagbeeae?) "Never had to stay, but if it got bad like lha. my father would come with the hones aad sleigh aad he would be there when we got oa of school, ao da everyone tha lived afoag oa way home got lo ride. He would leave them off a the way." (There waul a rtgutor pick up a kMa Uwsah — Jfe» waited to eeboof’i "There was no way to get there unless you walked. If it was pouring rain, sometimes when we gm a bit older, my brother Wayne had a milk rouse. He picked up cans of milk and look them into Hastings. If we were ready in erne we could ride with him became he want right by the school. We had a lew amps la make and sometimes went a little bit off a the tnd. bm we cotdd get there on time If we did this. "Another thing m we got older that I remember ao well ■ my eighth grade. Seventh grade we didn't have the greatest of teachers She did the best dm she could I am mre. but ahe fetal have near the knack a making things dear lo me aad 1 struggled with arithmetic. "But then when I got into the eighth grade we had a lady named Mrs. Wilcox. She was . wonderful teacher If she couldn't make things dear lo yea. n was became your toad was ready duck. "We look the sevearh and eighth grade examinntion together The eighth grade thing (examination) was die most unfair thing that I have ever heard ot. You went from that little school one room school to Hastings High School far two days, h was so different from oar school. Before we even got there we were scared that we were going to get lost in the budding, it was so big. "I had a sister who lived in Hastings. She lived probably five or si x blocks from the school. We began at 9 o'clock I went there (lo Hastings) and Hayed with her those two days I got up aad walked lo the school. We had ten subjectx lo write on. 1 wrote five the first day and five the next. We wrote until 12 o’dock and then we had from 12 lo I off. I walked back lo her house and had lunch ind then beck to school. I was so afraid that I wouldn't be able lo find it. That school was ao big that I really had the jioers that I wouldn't be able lo find the room that we were to be in. "So you started out a nervous wreck. Then in the afternoon we were told that we bed until 4 o'dock to finish What we didn’t get done would just be marked "failure." ao we faced that deadline. That made it ao very difficult, especially that last day. It wea oo a Thursday and Friday "h was the most unfair thing that 1 have ever heard of lo put n nd through. After that, you got the results ot you teats several weeks toner through the mail, letting you know whether you had passed or not. Through that time you went through a terrible turmoil aa you didn't know whether you had failed or whether you had made k. “I had good marks oa everything in the 90s except for arithmetic. That was a 60. You were only allowed one 60 but because of my high average in the other subjects, 1 got through all right. You went through a living hell, waking to know whether you had made it or not. "When my sister, who is two years youager. got lo that petal. they did k so much better. The ipwurinm came rigta to the school. No one had aeea them, not even the teacher until they arrived there, but you look the lest in your School. You wrote the same amount, the same things and everything but k was ao much fairer for ■ kid. You could do k in your own environment "That two days when I look the tests stands out like a nietamwr " lAxi ad the kids around dM that?) "Yes, there was a big assembly room full of students. They came from all over Yankee Springs aad probably all over Barry County. I don't know for sure how far k were Our own kids. I believe that there were four of. were the only familiar faces and they were spread out everywhere You couldn't get together or even near each other.** (What about the school kseM? You talked about getting there. What about lhe roads? Were they sand traps or were they gravel?) “No gravel." (No grovel?) "No gravel." (Aad who kept the roods. If there was anything daae to keep them ap, xtaatMart. Who did this? Was k the peo­ ple who owned the property?) "Yas." (Those arijoiaiag the rend, they were respoasMe?) "If the brash got to hanging over the road, someone who was s civic minded person would go and wkh one of those scythes would cut the brash. If there was an awful hole Detail of Yankee Springs Plat Map, 1913, showing where the Brady farm was located. where the water stood, some of the men around the country would go there and fill it in. “I can't remember that happening often though, as k was so sandy that most everything would ran stray. They might have to make a link ditch to drain k. But after we had our Model T Car. k was a link difficult on the sandy hills to get that dung up there. He would try to get some speed up or else he wouldn't make k. At the bottom of the hill there were always curves. We called them snake trails, where you had to go carefully because the steering oo the old thing was so hard to bold. Nothing like they are now. You grabbed that wheel like your life depended oo k to keep it in that sand trail because k would warn lo go right out through the country side." (Did It seem Nke the roads were worse when the banes were Hauling them ar after the auumoMk came? DM yea see a dtffersace In them?) “Of course k didn't matter diet much when the hones were using them. It was awfully dusty, but the mail man came for years with a buggy in decern weather, and he had a Iktk culler that he used in the winter. He had been known lo drive right out from under the box as the horses pulled the sleighs out from under a leaving the box skiing io a anew bank. ' "That was Ed Hall Hrtfosve-v faithful A lot of limes when he was out k wasn't fit for a dog lo be out. In fact, the dog wouldn't be out if he could avoid k. but he (Ed) would come if there was say way that he could get through." (Let’s go back lo year home now. Let's tak about the talk boom there. There was aa I......Illite?) “No." (Was k a building bought through Sears?) "That was always our dream to get one of thorn, but we never have yet. Eventually they (the Bradys) bought some property, what they called the Bowerman place, that was over, kind of in beck of ours. It tax-tiered oo Bassett Lake and there was a log house back there and a pretty good barn. After they bought that, I remember of a man coming and working moat all summer, making a basement for that barn. "Mmgrove was fun. He chewed tobacco aad he could spk aad have k go straight 'I'll get that weed out there.' he would say. He would kt k go and he did k every time. This was locally fascinating lo my sister and me. much lo our mother's disgust. We tried hard 10 mutate him. When she saw us doing k. we got pul down rigta now. That was i't lady like, so we didn't do k anymore." (TMs heaae that you were dmcribtag waa butaaf wood lhat actuary cwne ftom a aaw mBT? Il wasn't a leg cabin?) "h was a frame house. Right." (Do you rrmrmbtr who bulk the hoam?) "No. I don't. I have no idea. It was just there where we were born. I expect that n was there when they (my parents) came. I know that my brother Wayne was a Iktk baby when they moved there. He is probably five years older than I am. ao that be was a link baby when they moved there. But anyway it was just rafters put up. Lathe and plaster was pul right oa to the studding (sheeting), then the MJ was nailed right onto that.” (Wm it tap Mh<!) "Yes, regular ship lap. It had never been painted. It was broken in places so that you could see indoors in places and around the windows. In a real driving snow the snow would come in. My mother was stuffing rags in the corners of windows trying to keep the snow out. The house itself had a kitchen, quhe a good size dining room, a doorway into a fairly good size living room and there were two bedrooms downstairs. Then the stairway went up off from the dining room and there were two rooms upstairs with an attic off from the side. The upstairs bedrooms had sloped ceilings. There was building paper nailed oa to the boards which were nailed on the stud­ ding. then a blue looking kind of a cardboard nailed onto that. Then my mother bought wall paper and put it on ove. the top of the building paper. The stove pipe went from down below, up through the flor.r and on up through the ceiling." (There were two rooms upstairs?) "There were two rooms upstairs." (Was there a partition?) "Yes there was a partition with a door. Sometimes the boys slept out there in the larger room. The larger room had two beds in it and that was always lhe girts* room " (How many windows were there upstairs?) "There was a window in each room." (What happened to that bouse?) "When the state (of Michigan) bought the A page from a 1909 Sears Catalogue showing a cooking range of the farm, it was torn down. Ail they had to do was give it a little boot and it went over. I guess. Although it bad stood a tot of wind storms. It may have been stronger than I think. "taa it was the most dilapidated shack. The roof was tar paper put on th-re just over the rough boards. And when the sun boiled down on there it drew the heat. It was just like a great hig oven upstairs there in the summer aad in the winter it was like a refrigerator I think •hut at times it would have been wanner outdoors really. The air up there got dry and there was no circulation. •*We had a soapstone for each bed. My mother always saw to it that we had warm feet.** (Did you wrap the soapstone up ta a towd?) "She had a wool thing that would help to hold the heal and many times it was quite warm yet when wc would get up in the morniog^.They kept ua from (roezang to death. Of course we had warm things that wc wore at night and we had warm blankets.** (Let’s talk about lhe downstairs a bit.) "The first I remember, my mother's kit­ chen: there was a little old cook stove which you hardly ever see the likes of any more, four cooking lids on the top. The pipe went up from (he back of the stove, and over below and a hearth, m was called, where the ashes could be cleaned out every day. She got along with that for a good many yean. "Eventually she began to raise turkeys. She got a hold of a setting of eggs and set them under a chicken setting hen and began the turkey business lhat way. She would get a few and then a few more until finally she got to the point where she might have 25 or 30 to sell in the fall. They dressed them and sent them off io Espenole s in New York City, believe it or not. AU we had to do was feather dress them." (How did they ship them?) "They went by railroad express, in refrigerator car. They were packed in barrels with fresh clean straw around them." (Ice packed around them?) "I don't know if there was any ice packed around them or not. but the car was cold. And they were sent away. 1 can’t imagine why they didn’t have us gut them out. take the insides out but they didn't. That is all that they re­ quired is just feather dressed. "But anyway, she used her money to get henelf a range. She sent to Sean Roebuck after it. Everything came from the catalogues." (Do you remember the name of the range?) "It probably had their brand name on it. I don’t remember." (Sean Roebuck carried the Acme Regal wood range priced from $19.43 to $27.29 in its 1907 catalogue.) (This would have been back in the tarty 19MB?) "Yes. This stove had a waler reservoir, a warming closet up above. It was a delight to my mother "Eventually she got a kitchen cupboard, which was her pnde and joy. She had a place to store her flour and sugar. She could go there and pull the enameled top out and roll out p»e crust on there "She had so tittle all of her life and yet she always went about singing. 1 used to wonder why she was singing hreanar she had so little Yet she always seemed to be happy. She was not a demonstrative type of woman. 1 caa't remember that she ever said *1 love you.* but yet we knew that she did because if we got bumped on our heads or toes, she always had her arms open for a hug. She would do whatever she could to help us to fed better." (She had a tot aT work to do wtate keep­ tag the house up. Did Jk have to split wood?) "When he (my father) was gone during the summer, she had to do everything. Often we would have a boy that would come to cultivate, although we girls did a lot of lhat too. "She always had the cows io take care of. We had io milk them. The milk went into the cans. After the bam was moved up there, where the basement which I mentioned before... they bad movers come ami they brought that bam from back in the fields up and put it onto the newly dug basement. “It was a good little barn, ft now sets on the Green property on Bassett Lake Road. AU those years they were going to build a house there, but it never was done.** (Was this barn paltar if?) *’No, it was never painted. It was always just the wood color. And the water; I should go in to lhat. We always had a windmill out there. It was just a little ways from the back door of the house. "Seldom did we have to pump water. The wind did a for us. There was a tank that would hold maybe 15 gallons. I'm a poor judge of the size of it. The water was pumped into it and there was an overflow at the lop. When the water got to the overflow, it ran into a pipe underground, out to the horse tank where the animals came to drink. "We never got water up at the other barn and they always came down the lane there to drink. I can't remember that it ever froze but once. The water froze in lhe pipe lhat went down to the tank once. "The well had a cement pit down in the ground where the pipes were, maybe six feet deep. This was the only place that my mother had to keep anything cool during the summer. She would take a two-quart can of milk, we used to get Karo Syrup by tlx: gallon, ft came in a tin pail with a bail on the top for a handle. She would tie a little rope on to the bail, set the can into (he pail and let it dc-m into the well ptt and it would keep from the morning until evening. "She cooked in the morning, just for the day, nothing was left over because ft wouldn't be any good if left over night. "The house was like a bake oven in the summer. The cupboards were like pie safes that they have now days that are rare and valuable today. They had a screen front on them. She had two of these. She would put the dishes in one and (he things from the table in the other. "Ries were very bad. She fought flics off of her life. Nothing to control them with. Afterwards, when 1 got older, they had a spray which *r would spray and then go out­ side, but back in my younger years they had no way of controlling them at all. (To be CtaMtatotf.) OPEN HOUSE Dr. Jeffrey Chapman, M.D. (Urologist) will be having an Open House at his new office at... 1005 W. Green Street, Hastings in the Physician’s Center on Feb. 10, 1995 from 9 am-6 pm Please come by for hors d’oeuvres or to ask questions and to tour our neu- office. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 9, 1995 St. Rose School celebrates “National Catholic Schools Week” St. Rose School in Hastings, along with catholic schools across the United Stales, celebrated "Catholic Schools Week" from Jan. 30 through Feb. 4/ The theme of this year's celebration was "Catholic Schools: Schools You Can Believe In." St. Rose School has been serving the Hastings conununity for the past eighty years. Many fun activities were planned for Ujc special week, with roller skating, college day, Hawaiian day, special gym activities, and special treats all part of the week's celebrations. Catholic Schools week was capped with a special Liturgy on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. where the students of St. Rose sang. Karen Myare1 flrat grade data at St. Rom, have spent a month studying the rain forest and the African elephant. In tho rain forest they bub you can find butterflies, lizards, a boa constrictor. sUvwr fish, a waterfall. a three- food sloth and an African sun. The children can al count to 10 in Swahili. They also celebrated national ■Catholic Schools Week* with special actMUes. As part of the national 'Catholic Schools Week,* these students of St. Rose each made a poster with their own feelings about to their school. Displaying their posters are Emily Dreyer. Ben Jacobs, Niki Noteboom. Coutney Fortier. Library plans radon program The Hastings Public Libr^-y will sponsor an educational program on radon Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m., at the library. Health Department, will speak. Cabosc is a certified radon educator and has worked at the detected by testing the level* in your home, it becomes a health risk when high level* are found in the home. The program also will deal with bow radon Students learn about Mexico A pinata is a papisr-mache' figure AM with candy that Mexican children strike with a stick whils bMUdsd. Whan tho pinata bursts, 1 sands the contents Hying for the •striker* and friends. Justin Jacobs has hl the target, and the candy is just leaving lhe pinata. Teacher John Zawierucha holds the pole with tho pinata. Test kin will be tnilabie for ule and Cntxae library M 9*3-4263. Peter Cole, Erin Fish, Lindy Jacobs. Teresa Smith, Culen McKeough, Tom Dewitt. Andy Meaney, Raquel Hawks, Jessica Pond, Cody Everett. Megan Martinez. Jeffery Baker and Jake Heuss Lake Odessa NEWS Sunday will be a red letter day to mark the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, even if Presidents’ Day comes later in the month. on Feb. 20, to give certain people a Monday holiday. Monday, Feb. 13. is the date for lhe Village Council workshop and an hour later the Lakewood School Board meets at the high school. There will be a meeting at the Page Memorial Building at 10 a.m. Tuesday with the Board of Determination composed of three men: one each from Sebewa. Berlin and the Ionia area to deal with concerns about water problems in the northwest part of town in the Johnson. Fourth and Emerson Street areas. The monthly blood pressure clinic will be at Lake Manor at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Events slated for Wednesday, Feb. 15. are Head Surt Parents at 12:30 p.m. at the Page Building. and in the same location, the Wamtrr A*q| meet* . Five male members of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society had another work bee at the depot Saturday and they accomplished much of the remainder of the job of clearing the attic space. Th? workers and Marie Pickens were treated to lunch at the Yonkerses’ home midway through the day’s work. Mrs. O. J. Robinson hosted family members at an open bouse Saturday afternoon in honor of her granddaughter, who was visiting from Alaska. The Pennock publication that arrived in local mail boxes Saturday carried a story about Dr Ken Hershberger and his month long rotation medical student, Charles Barker Jr. Young Chuck is the son of Charles and Margaret Barker of Belding, both of whom are Lake Odessa High School graduates of 1965. His father is high school principal at Belding and his mother is an elementary teacher at Ellis school there. His grandparents are Geraldine Barker of Clarksville Road aad the Rev. M. Luther Brokaw of Belding. His paternal grandfather. William Barker, and his maternal grandmother, Edna Brokaw, are deceased. Chuck is the oldest child in the family, with his younger siblings Marty, An­ dy, Kevin, Amy and Allison. LaRue and Betty McMillen flew back lo Florida Wednesday morning. Feb. 1. and that same forenoon their daughter Delores return­ ed to California after being here for the funeral of their mother and grandmother, ZeUa Beckhold The Lakewood Christian School dinner was held Friday night, back at their previous loca­ tion at Fellowship Hall, which again was available after the project. In the intervening mouths, the facilities at First Congregational Church served nicely, except for lack of park­ ing space. In a recent business story in a Lansing newspaper. Nettie Koops of Clarksville had some excellent publicity. The article featured Donna Packer of Vermontville with her new business venture. Packer’s Kourrtry Quilting. Nettie leaches quitting classes at Katie’s Stitch ’N Stuf with six lo ten students in each of her 11 classes each week. The Packer business helps people who have made a quih top who have not the time lo do the quilting. Bone marrow testing set for Delton March 20 Delton is scheduled to be the first ever bone marrow drive test site in Barry County. March 20. “Conducting a bone marrow drive is a very costly thing to do,” said Barry County Red Cross, Director Karen Despres. "When Jackie Regis of Hickory Corners found out a friend of hers has aplastic anemia, she decided she would find a way to make one happen in Delton. If you know Jackie, you know that when she makes up her mind to do something, it will happen ” ..~u. grade Mudrate at HraangaMkldb School etuorad Mexico and aagart of th* fun. they had a Haeta. Part of a Mexican Fiesta b food. Enjoying chips and saba in the MiddfaSchool library are (around table, from left) Dominique Ogletree. Stevie Flohr, Lindsey Hill. Margaret Schirmer and Nicole Mbar. For your insurance call WE'RE MOVIN'OUT WITH BIG SAVINGS 12247080 CABINETRY Today’s botest styles and finishes ) *32 different styles X/ • Traditional and contemporary / • 4 different woods, plus laminates • White raised panel doors European styling at affordable prices Farmers Insurance Group Discover the advantage of ance coverage with Farmone Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives last, (air, friendly service. Call a Farmers Agent for auto. We, fire, commercial, boat insurance. GARY BEGG, LUTCF GARY BEGG AGENCY Auto, Hom, Lrtt. Commerce OAK HICKORY ASH MAPLE LAMINATE WHITE 126 S Mictagm. Hastings. Ml «0M FcHMtlt Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat 9 to 12 nctioimTx 105 N. Main Nashville. Ml 49073 MStOH (517)852-3906 Carpet, Vinyls. Ceramic Tile. Replacement Windows Building and Remodeling The bone marrow drive will be done in con­ nection with the regular blood drive March 20 at the St. Ambrose Church. Goal for the blood drive will be 60 pints collected and goal for the bone marrow test will be 75. The doors will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. Wendy Dill worth, a wife and mother of two small children, needs a bone marrow transplant. She is receiving transfusions and platelets twice a week. There also are two other people in the area who need bone marrow transplants. Jodi Shef­ fer. a 23-year-old from Coldwater, and 3-year-old Connor Brogan of Kalamazoo "Connor’s parents have juu recently learn­ ed that a nearly perfect match has been found for him. What wonderful news to start the new year witn, sato Despres. Regis has been in contact with 17 churches and a number of businesses and service clubs in the area asking for financial support of this project. "We need to raise SI.500.00, which represents half of the local fees charged by Michigan Stale University for doing the testing. The National Red Cross is furnishing the others $1,500.” Despres said. Despres said that monetary donations will be gratefully accepted. Simply send a check or money order to the local Red Cross office at 116 E. State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058, and mark your donation clearly for "Bone Marrow Drive.” There is an upper age limit of 55 years for potential marrow donors. Anyone who is tested that day will be put on the national regislcry and could end up having the oppor­ tunity to save someone's life some dr Those who would like to be tested for the bone mar­ row transplant program March 20 should give Jackie a call at (616) 671-4555 to sign up. We really do need to know how many to plan on. For more information, call the local office at 945-3122. The Barry County Chapter. American Red Cross is a member agency of the Barry Coun­ ty United Way �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 9, 1995 — Page 11 Pleasantview Elementary honors ex-sheriff Wood Students were recognized as good citizens at an award assembly at Pleasantview Elementary in Hastings. Tbe Monday assembly was dedicated to David O Wood, former sheriff of Barry County. Wood and his wife Rose Ann, were given tokens or appreciation by the school for his work in the Hastings Area School System schools safety and anti-drug programs Pleasantview Principal Jo Stebbins gave Wood a certificate of appreciation, Sara Wank presented him with a Pleasantview sweatshirt and Rob Baker gave Wood a card He said his involvement with the schools began in 1965 as a teacher of boat safety. "1 appreciate this very much," said the recently retired Wood. "One thing Tm going to miss is going into the schools. Being in the schools was lhe best part of my job." He especially thanked tbe Pleasantview staff for their recognition of his wife. Rose Ann "She's my best friend and my partner. She doesn't get enough credit for what she does," be said. "It takes a special woman to be married lo a cop, and she's special," he added. Then he quipped, "She’s kept me on the straight and narrow." The assemb'y began with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, led by Safety of the Month of January, Jeff Jolley. December and January Citizenship Certificates were passed out, u well as Safety of the Month for December to Lucas Warren and Daniel Worth. December "Citizens of the Month" are Joshua Bax, Brooke Gilmore, Justine Robbins, Katie Hanson, Brandi Walden. Paula Taylor, Matt Eldred, Amy Demaray, Jolene Cheeseman, Erin Dahn, Michael Fox. Samantha Rook, Megan Avery. Ricky Burke, Heather Campbell, Tiffany Davis, Daniel Worth (center) and Lucas Warren are recognized by Principal Jo Stebbins as winners of the ’Safety of the Month.’ and John Holden. Students named January “Citizens of the Month" are Heather Mix, Kenny Burbank. Lauren Hartman, McKenzie Densmore, Nicole Cordray, Brandi Sutfit., Robbie Ward, DecDec Leinaar, Ashley Ingle, Jennifer Miller, Lindsay Mead. Richard Harper. Dossie Stricklan, Joanie Myers, Jaremy Bax. Lyndsi Kenyon. Daniel Worth For his dedication and work in programs for children in the Hastings Area School System schools, David Wood and his wife Rose Ann were honored at a Pleasantview assembly. Principal Jo Stebbins thanks the couple and presented him with a certificate of appreciation. and Vicky Mahmat. Also at tbe assembly, Mary Ann Trailer's winning essay on "It Does a Body Good" will enable her to represent Pleasaatview School at the state level competition. Former Sheriff David Wood models his new Pleasantview sweatshirt as wife Rose Ann approves. NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR week in BANNER Cal... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE The Decomber *Clttzen8 of the Month'ine up at the front of the gymnasium at Pleasantview to receive their certificates. AAA, continued from page 1 three yean ago, ba subeequentiy was cleared by an investigation by the Region ID board. However. new and renewed charges of sexual harassment were filed last summer with tbe state. Ham was placed on paid 90-day leave and then came back early when his tempo­ rary replacement stepped down. Hearings on those charges are currently underway by lhe Civil Rights Commission. The stale office for Services to tbe Aging tried to remove the local agency's funding in 1992, but that effort failed after Ham was cleared of charges of wrongdoing and misrmnagement. This time tbe state hopes to have the re­ gional agency disbanded by Feb. 17, charg­ ing that it is "nan-functional" and "about to self-destruct." Region III can appeal the state aging of­ fice's decision to disband AAA to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The state never before has disbanded a re­ gional agency on the issue of performance. Ham has insued that charges against him and "lack of confidence" statements have been the result of racially motivated personal attacks. State officials insist their evidence brings up questions about management of tbe office. If the $3.8 million annual funding is cut off lo the regional agency, tbe state will take over and administer tbe money for six months until a new agency can be found. The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, based in Bank Creek al­ ready has expressed interest in being tbe new "Region DI" agency and recently approached tbe Barry County Board of Commissioners for support. Barry Commissioners did not take action on the request, saying that it was premature. ' NEWS' FOR SALE BY OWNER... Nurse Needed Part time position. Hastings area, family physician. Send resume to: Ad #353 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188. Hastings. Ml 49058 This immaculate, well-maintained home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a large family room with fireplace. Located in a GREAT neighborhood and priced to sell at only $91,000. No realtors, please. Greeting cards you can make in our store... in minutes. Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 \> 1513 SOUTH BROADWAY Call 945-9587 of vour LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE SUBSCRIBE TODAY Enjoy the openness of the country WITHIN walking distance of Hastings Middle & High School & Central Elementary. Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State St.. Hastings • 945-9551 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 12 1-4 p.m. 1/2 mile south of Middle School �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 9, 1995 Hastings eagers notch 2nd win, defeats winless Delton, 53-51 Two basketball teams with 24 game, un­ der their bell and one win between the two, suffered through poor ball handling, missed shots and mental misukes. Tuesday night. After settling down, tbe Hast Inga squad Bank three of its last ala free throws in lhe Lauding scorer lor Dalton In Tuesday’s game was Dave Atkinson. No. 32, here puOtig a shot oft tie glass tor two of his 12 points. final SI seconds to hold off Delton 53-51. Heatings record aunda at 2-12 and Delton falls to 0-14. Tbe Saxons’ Jim Robbe was 00 target with the ibree-point shot, bitting three in the firsl half and three more in die second half. He ended the game with a game-high 24 points. Saxon Fred hies bad 11 points in the con­ test and Ryan Gitlons led the team with seven rebounds. GiUons also bad five steals and Mike Toburen dished off four assists. Dave Atkinson was the lop tcorer for Del­ ton with 12 points and Ryan Vllek had II. Gary Raber had seven points in the first quarter and two in lhe second before the faucet was shut off by Hastings. "We knew he was an emotional player.* said Schill, "and when be hit the triple in tbe first period, we knew we had to know where he was on the floor all the time. Vliek was another three-point threat Schils said the Saxons kept an eye on to keep hi m from getting alone outside. "It was a roughly played game by both teams." said Hastings coach Don Sciills. "Al limes the play got sloppy 00 both teams, but for two teams with poor records, there was a lol ot effort shown on lhe court last night.' Delton took the lead in lhe late in the third period 31-30 on a baseline scramble in which the ball was secured by Atkinson and put up for lhe bucket. It was their first lead since the opening basket. The Panthers had trailed at tbe end of lhe first quarter 14-12 and ■ tbe haff 26-23 but never too far where it looked as if tbe Sax­ ons would run off with tbe game. Hastings got the lead back 34-33 00 a free throw by Damian deGoa with 11 seconds left in tbe third and a three pointer by Robbe to open the fourth. Hastings would go 00 to open an IIpoun margin, but Delton would come back to within a basket on the back a Vllek's three free throws with 26 seconds and Brad Myers' triple as the ekek struck zero. Tbe Saxons, known to be a better than average free throw shooting team, faltered, hitting only 11 of 22 from tbe stripe. Schlls explained that It was probably because of tbe emotion in the game. *1 was glad to see Toburen at tbe foul ice. As a team tester and one of the three leniors on tbe team, be made two tree brows with 24 seconds left in tbe game, ahich really pul it away for us." be said. He also noted that the play of senior Eric Sorenson, who scored a basket snatched a rebound and broke up an offense push by Delton, has been doing better on tbe court since recovering from knee surgery. Schil- slao saidslhat te cars, empathize with Jim Hogoboom and how be and his Htodiry Eric Sorwreon goto delerxtod by Delton’s Hyun Mtogmtok In toe tM quarter ot toe Hastings wm. team probably feels after the loss. "They played hard out there las night and both teams gave a lot of effort." something it Is bard for a team with losing records to da Schils said the win will make practices a little easier this week with Marshall coming to Hastings Friday night. "They beat us in a close game in the fourth game of tbe season on their court.* Schill said. "We were up al the half and they woo by 12. but the game was much closer than lhai. "I think the win wifi give »s a Utile more confidence and maybe we can make it two in a row.* Delton will be oo tbe road to Kalamazoo Christian. Friday night. CORRECTION Due to a reporting error, the photo of Del­ ton basketball In la* week's Banner (Feb. 2) wae incorrectly Identified. Tbe cutline should have read "Chad Lyons goes up for a bucket against a Mattawan defender * Tire sports department regrets the error. HHS matmen eye T-V meet Heading Imo the Twin Valley meet. Sat­ urday. tbe Hastings varsity wrestling team will stand one point behind Harper Creek. Hastings defeated Lakeview. 39-33, Tues­ day night even though tbe team was missing five grappiers who were out with injury or Illness. Harper Creek finished off the Twin Valley dual meet season with a win over Coldwater 42-24. On Saturday. Hastings will clinch at least a share of tbe conference title with a first place finish. It will tike the whole ball of wax if the Saxons wic and Harper Creek fin­ ishes third or lower it the standings. With the undefeare. league season. Harper Creek has eight points, Hastings has seven. The winner of the league meet gets eight points, second place receives seven, esc.. Tm hoping that tbe wrestlers who were tick Tuesday will be healthy. ’ said coach David Furrow. "Craig Bowen got bis cast of Hustings Damian deGoa send* a pass cross court to avoid the trap being set up by Delton, Tuesday night. yesterday and should be wrestling Saturday, and our other wrestlers should be able to wrestle too." He said if tbe team is healthy. Hastings should be tbe dominant team in the league tournament Because of injury and Illness, Furrow said Lakeview got 30 of it 33 points by defeating Hastings' back up wrestien and a forte*. Matt Mackenzie (151 pounds) had a pin over Robbie Ahrens in 1:36 and Cole Bowen (160) finished off Neil Hall in 2:57 for 12 of Hastings p-rmts. Justin Water ,tiwt). Kris Javor (185) and Jcremat Cook woo by forfeit Jamie James (172) woo by injury default. Mike Opolski (126) wrestled a 13-6 deci­ sion from Mike Phipps. In exhibition wrestling. Hastings' Tom Moore (142) and Scott McKelvey (142) won by pins and Peter Lewis (126) and Kevin Morgan (160) woo by decision. Frosh spacers add another win 8th grade basketball team goes 12-0 The Hastings eighth grade basketball team finished a perfect seas' .1 with a 32-26 win over Coldwater in the Pennfield Tournament, Saturday The young Saxons finished lhe season 12-0. Scoring lor Hastings In lhe final contest was Adam Whitney with 18. Jim Storms with 12 and Josh Lindsey with two. Luke Warner and Jim Storms each had eight rebounds. The team went 7-7 tram the free throw line. Members ol the team Include Matt Brarfiey. Steve Storrs. Adam Whitney. Derek Johnson. Josh Lindsey, manager Chris Fuller, statistician Andy KeOer. Josh Warren. Luke Warner. Jim Storms, Greg Brower. Ken Thompson and Coach Pat Purgiei. The Hastings freshman volleyball team continued in roll with a 11-15. 15-12, 15-7 comeback win over Onego. Monday night. Tbe team is 6-0 overall and 4-0 against Twin Valley opponents. Rachel Young led the team with eight service points and Mylea deGoa and Becca Keeler added six each. Tbe young Saxons are at Coldwater tonight (Feb. 9) and will play at East Grand Rapids Saturday, before hosting Lowell. Monday. The team is coached by JoAnn Wielfaert. HHS JV spikers 2nd at Zeeland The Hastings junior varsity volleyball team finisbed second in pool play and runner up to Holland in the finals of tbe Zeeland tournament. Sautlay. Ann Burghdoff wax the lop point getter for Hastings, serving up 28 points, including 10 aces. Rebecca Mepham had 19 polnu and eight aces. Janette Jennings had 18 points and four aces and Jodi Songer had 14 points and eight aces Team blockers were Elena Mellen. Shannon Lundstrum, Sarah Keller. Jennl Hayes. Tammy Obreiter. Megan Pierce and Andrea Dreyer. Coach Melva Nystrom said Erin Dudley made “several great digs and saves from the back row* and Megban Murphy bad an all around good day. Tbe team defeated Otsego 15-4, 15-4. Monday. Dudley had six points and three aces. Burghdoff bad five points and three aces. Tbe team is ■ Coldwater tonight (Feb. 9) for a league contest and will boat Lowell Monday. Saxon JV wins in Delton’s house Kyle Pohja. one of the top scorers far the Hastings junior varsity basketball team, was held scoreless through two periods by Delton. Tuesday night. It didn’t stay lhat way over tbe next two as Pohja came on for a team-high 17 points to lead the junior Saxons over D-K 53-39. Tbe Saxons had been down by a basket after the first quarter 8-6. but the defense held the junior Panthers to a single free throw in the second period. Tbe offense was jumping, scoring 19 in lhe quarter. Delton wasn't able lo threaten tbe Saxon lead in second half. Pohja and Teague OMara had four rebounds apiece for the Saxons. Ed Youngs had four siesta and Jen Storrs had four assists Tbe Hastings team will host Marshall. Friday and Sturgis, next Tuesday. Delton is on Ute road to Kalamazoo Christian. Friday and will best Thomappie-Kellogg Tuesday. YMCA Mens Basketball Standings C League W-L Union Bank......................................................... 7-1 Carpenters Plumbing........................................ 5-3 Carls Market..................................................... 4-4 Ag. Boys..............................................................4-4 Riverbend............................................................ 2-6 Iron Heads...........................................................2-6 A League NAC......................................................................4-2 Petersons.............................................................4-3 ISG........................................................................3-3 Biairs Landscaping........................................... 3-4 Hamiltons Excavating.....................................2*4 B League: Minor Hearing Aid Center......................................... 9-0 Viking...................................................................6-2 Hast. Drill Team................................................ 3-6 Larry Poll Realty.............................................. 2-6 Pennock Hospital.............................................-2-7 B League: Minor Lakewood Merchants...................................... 7-1 Hastings Merchants......................................... 5-3 Bosley Pharmacy.............................................. 2-6 Clearview Professional................................... 2-6 Results C League — Ag. Boys 30 vs. Riverbend 24; Carts Market 39 vs. Carpenters Plumbing 36; Iron Heads 28 vs. Union Bank 42. B Minor League — Pennock Hospital 52 vs. Larry Poll Realty 66; Bosky Pharmacy 40 vs. Lakewood Merchants 63. B Major League — Hastings Merchants 64 vs. Clearview Professional 59. A League — NAC forfeited to Hamilton Exc.; Petersons 65 vs. Blairs Landscaping 73. �The Than. A.M. Slow Pokes 55-33; Hummers 54-34; Varney's 5IW-36V4; Hiuinp Bowl 4«-«); Leftovers 4g-W. Bosley's 46H-4IH; Thor ospple Trading Pm 42-46; Quest™ Marks 40-44. Algoaqum Farm 37-51; Nile-N-Gales 36W-5IW; Valley Realty 33-55; LeHarves 32H-55M. IhxxI Games & Series: F. Rulhruff 112-514; K Thomason 194-480; L. Johnson 170-466; S Lambert 164-454; I RuthruO 174-453; S. Dryer 169-451; P Rumsey 162-421; N Moucouhs 150-410; C. Ryan 150-399; I. Setter 146-394; L. Allen 145-381; S Salazar 136-368. B Serum 131-367; J. Piper 118-299; M Atkmsrm 168. J. Rice 168; P Fisher 161; J. Lewis 173; C. Clouse 149; B. Moore 149; B. Norris 147; J. McKeough 146; S. Mogg 144; T. Teisclra 144; D Collier 139; G. Scobey 134; F. Villa 134; M Dull 132; K Moore III. tjiaiur Citizens Woodr.mmee 64-24. Nash 63-25; Otts 5OW-37W; Schlachter 50-38; Kuempel 46Si-41to; Brodock 45-43; Friend 44 W-43 V>; D. Hall 43to-44to; Ludescher 43to-*4to; Brewer's 4lto-46to; Beckwith 40-48; Moocoults 39-49; Jestck 38-50; Keeler 38-50; Kastasky 38-50; N Hall 37-51; Snyder 37-51; M Hall 30-58 Lalo' Good Games- M. Woland 170; J. Baker 152; D. Keller 143; E. Mesecar 168; B. Johnson 155; J. Kasmsky 167; L. Johnson 168; K. Kuempel 135; M Haywood 77; G. Potter 155. Men's Good Games- H. Keeler 188; L. Perry 170; C. Jesick 171; B Terry 199; W Woodmansee 202; D Hall 202; R. Foster 112; B Ludescher 171; B. Vrogtndcwey 140; C. Roe 197; R. Wieland 176; P. Hilson 156; C. Baker 200 High Games A Series: D. Lambert 222-568; J. Osborne 225-554; E. Olson 207-551; D McClurkin 233-522; T Neymciyer 192-517; B Buehler 187-512; B King 187-509; G Yoder 180-503; T Wieland 187-496; R. Wieland 182-497 Tuesday Mixed Gil Ions Construction 22-10; Thornapple Lake Trading Post 22-10. Pin Seekers 18-14; Woodmansee Construction 17-15; Neil's Printing 17-15; Consumers Concrete 14-18; Country Bumpkins 13-19; MasocVDavis Line 13-19; Lil Demons 12-19; Black Sheep 11-21. Lost Points 1. Mens High Games A Series B. Ellis 198-526; R. Reed 223-642; G. Snyd­ er 507; A. Hyde 173; B. Johnson 1*»2-471; P. Scobey 238; D. Blakely 225. Womens High Games A Series P. Johnson 158; G. Buchanan 196; F. Ruthruff 197-539; R. Johnson 181-528. Hecker Ins 52-36; Kent Oil 51-37; Carlton Center Exc. 45-43; Dorothy's Hair Styling 43-45; uennett Ind. 35V4-52H; D. J. Electric 3314-54%. Good Games A Series J. Elliston 155-432; M. Dull ’.55-426; E. Vanasse 187-478; T. Christopher 189; J. McMillen 192-463; B Schuitt 147-379. Banner — Open gyms at Hastings High School Every Sunday, until Mar. 5. the YMCA will have the Hasting* High School gym open for open gym* The gym opens at 2 and close* at 4 p.m. Activities will be basketball, volleyball and rollerskating (bring your own equipment) The cost for the activity it $2 per person with a family cap of $5. Those with youth in grades six or lower must be accompanied by a parent. in the cast gym of the Hasting* middle school. Pamcipams will be notified of their team and schedule that night. The cost for the pn> gram b $25 and scholarships are available upon request. All players are required to pre­ register To register please send the player s name, address, phone, shirt size, and a check made out to the YMCA to. P.O. Box 252. Hastings. Mi. 49058. Registrations are due no later than Feb 10. Boys’ 7th/8th Grade who will be coming without a parent is $2 per person. Boys’ 5th/6th Grade Basketball Beginning Monday. Feb. 13. the YMCA will be offering a basketball program for boys in the fifth through sixth grades The program will meet every Monday and Wednesday, from 4-6 p.m. in the east gym of the Hastings middle school. Tea.ns will be coached by volunteer parents. Practices will be held from 20. 22. March I and 8. Game* will be played on Feb. 27. March 6. 13. 15. 20. 22. Teams will be formed on Feb. 13. from 5-6:15 p.m. Beginning Feb. 21 until Mar. 23. the YM­ CA will be holding a seventh and eighth grade boys* basketball league. Game times will be either from 3:30-4:15 or 4:15-5 p.m There is a SIS registration fee. Registration forms may be obtained from the YMCA office or from the Hastings middle school primcpal's office and must be returned to the YMCA office. 234 E Stale, or mailed to YMCA. P.O. Box 252. no later than Feb. 10. Mark your calendars now, for the YMCA's annual candy sale. From March 4-March 18. any youth can earn their way to summer fun by selling "The World * Finest" chocolate YMCA program of their choosing. All salesmen, with their parent or guardian, must attend an orientation meeting on Mar. 5. before any candy can be distributed. The meeting will be held «t the YMCA of­ fice, 234 E. State (next to Sisters Fabric) at 10 a.m. Parties who are unable to attend must call the YMCA to make special arrangement*. County Wide Family Carnival Thu is what every family has been waiting for... the YMCA's county wide family car­ nival. On March 17. from 6:45-8:15. the Hastings middle school gym will be transformed into the biggest carnival this Tickets for the activities will be sold for $.25 each, and all proceed* will help send needy youth to YMCA programs this Wedeeattay P.M. Hair Care Center 54-34; Varney's ■53H-34H; Mace's Ph 50-31; F.H. Parties >)W-38W; H A S Machme 47W-40W; Eye 4k £at Specialists 43to-42to; Nashville Chiropractic 43-45: Misfits 42to-45to; Lifestyles 27W-6OW; Valley Realty 27-61. High frames and Series: B Hathaway 184-516; Y Markley 163-413; P. Castleberry 161-457: D. Brewer 151-404; P Smith 112-497; C. Pruden 115-486; N. Varney 165-431; P Snyder 142-314: S. Brimmer 180-450; L. Johnson 154-414; J. Doster 161-414; G. Otts 164; B. Miner 150; F. Schneider 167; B. Vrogtndewey 145; M. Dull ' 148; B Estep 148; C. Watson 145; S. Drake .167: M. Snyder 489. Fillmore Equipment, in Formerly Thornapple Valley Equipment Monday Misers : Mtchehtb 57-31; T M Lamies 51-37: iRowdte Girts 49-39; Three Pomes Tack 4»«. Mr. Bnarea47W-44H4. Hanzler Tours : 47-41. Hastiags Bowl Staters 47-41; Dewey's Iamo Body 41-47; Gtrrbach s 40-48; Unique Wmhub Deo 37to-50to; Jo's Bookkeeping 37-51; Outward Appearance 2662. Good Games A Series: S Cole 206-471; J. Mercer 182-461; R. Shaptey 189-526; F. Schneider 189-465; K. Keeler 181-494; G. Gibson 178-505: N. Taylor 166-465; M. Kill 174-488. Good Gam: I 169; P. Herrmgtofi 147; C. Trwubuit 153: M. Matson 160; M. Snowden 157; S. Lancaster 162; B. Thomason 186; B Moore 158; R. Bennett 134; D Gross 141. Sunday Night Mixed Freeman's 52-28; Alley Cat* 48%-3l%; HAL 48-32; B.S.en 46-34; Fearsome 4 46-30; Dichards 44%-35%; Holey Roller* 44-36; Fnend* 41-39; Load Hop 4040; Mt*f<* 3»-42; Dynamite* 37%-42%: Rookie* 35%-44%; Tasmanian's 34-38; Really Rot leau 31H-44V4; Bcgmner* 31 %-48%; Hooter Crew 29-39; Undecided 28-48; 9 A A Wiggle 28-52. Wonea'i High Games A Series: L. Tilley 196-527; L. Barnum 196-523; M. Snyder 183-515; D Vickers 179-428; D. Snyder 155-420; S. Howell 135-382; C Craven 141-379; B Aspmall 112-332; K Sutfm 194; D. Baritmu* 177; D. VanCampcn 173; S. Sanborn 168; M Hodge* 159; D Lambeth 158. K. Rme 136. Men’* High Games A Series: D Bame* 231-634; M. Freeman 218-592; J. Woody 214-574. M. Snyder 225-554; K. Lambeth 192-549; J. Smith 208-536; D. Vicier* 181- 530. K. Bushec 188-512; S Sanborn 182- 505; M Cross 198-502; T. Jame* 177-500. J. Barnum ?03; W Fnend 185; F Huey 182; R. Bowman 181; G. Snyder 181; D. McClurkin 180; B Hodges 179; R Snyder III 168; J. Bartimus 166; S. Kral I man 164; E. Gate* 138. Thursday Angris Ray Jame* Elec 58-30; Outboard Inn 5l%-36%; Ups A Down* 48-40; Nashville Chiro 45-43; Big B'» 43-45; Mclalucca Inc 4O%-47%; Cedar Creek 37-43; Trouble Shooter* 21-59. Good Games A Series: B Faul 197; S. Varney 181-509; S. Gnnage 193; L. Tilley 180; S Snider 153; J. Hurie** 197-526; D Studer 163; B Moody 217-568; K Lemaar 116-447; L Apsey 209-522; L Colvin Ib7; B Weiler 190; B. Cuddahec 201; K. Carr 156; C. Guernsey 165-457; L Watson 204 Tuesday Nile Rec. 93 Terry's Tick Toci 17-7, Barry Auto 15-9; Free|*»rt Supply 15-9. Freeport Elevator 15-9; Lae Ice 13-11; Fairchdd* 11-13; Woodmansees 10-14; Classic Reahy 10-14; Carhon Clr. Ex. 9-15. City tourney entries out lhe Chy Ladies Bowling Tournament en­ tries are available, now al tbe Hastings Bowl inc. Entries must be in by Feb. 25 to Evelyn Ulrick. More information is available on the entry form. Saturday, February 1 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p. 2900 North Broadway (M-43) Hastings, Michigan JOHN DEERE (Highway M-43, 4 miles north of Hastings at Welcome Road) JOHN DEERE New Equipment will be displayed inside. Viewing times for 1995 John Deere Day Film 9:00 a.m. • 10:30 a.m. 12 noon • 1:30 p.m. Fun For the Whole Family FILLMORE EQUIPMENT, INC. (Formerly Thomapple Valley Equipment, Inc.) 2900 N. Broadway (M-43), Hastings ■tij (616) 945-9526 CJOHN DEERE �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 9, 1995 Two men stand mute to motor home arson charges Two men accused of setting fire to a motor borne In October were arraigned Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court on arson charges. Lonnie L. Mann. 26. ot Hickory Comers, and Norman L. Mann. 31, of Battle Creek, are both charged with one count ot burning insured property. That charge Is a felony Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 (iamfic Sale Real I-Malt GUESS WHAT WE FOUND AT AUNT EIXEN’S ATTIC Treusre ham last week? Lotsof wonderful people-we had fun! You never know who or what you'll find M Asm Eltenr Attic. Delton M-43. 623-1900 •ATTRACTIVE RATES* FREE PREQUALIFICATIONS*MONEY TO LOAN FOR PURCHASE’REFI NANCE*INCOMEPROPERTY*COMMERCIAL*MANUFACTURED HOMES*FARMS*HOMES WITH EXCESS ACREAGE OK« LEASING AVAILABLE FOR FARM EQUIPMENT’WE BUY LAND CONTRACTS•GET MONEY FROM YOUR HOME NOW! CREDIT NO PROBLEM! TYLER MORTGAGE COMPANY 616-965-5561 1-800-795-LEND I nr Rent LARGE RENTAL FACILI­ TY, all occasions. The Note­ Gun Lake. 672-3229 or 891-1990.___________________ LUXURY APARTMENT in Hastings available. Ioclades automatic garage door, two bedrooms, coin ‘auodry, air conditioning, and uxc. New building located in quiet area. $565 per month. Landlord pay., beat. After 6:00pm call Len at 941-2101 or Bill at 616-457-6747 APARTMENTS FOR RENT One and two bedroom, near downtown Haatu^a. 948-4073 HuufrJ IN NEED OF A SECOND SHIFT bdbytiucr for 2 A 4 yea old boys. References required 616-374-1044 _______________ WANTED: Wood Chest Dressq. Can after i.OOprs 945-2090. WANTING TO BUY NEW OB USED Video cassette movies. Will pay $2. to $6. pa CxH* 62^293? ne»ge. TIDY HOME CLEANING SEE VICE Regal* or occuiooal cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will dean botnet, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 941-1501 or 945-9441 and leave message I ,■> Salt BEDROOM SET: 7 piece beautiful ort firush with Kang Sens autucsses, excellent condition. SI.100 new, acU 5325. 517-393-517$_________ COLT 45 Model 1991 with exeaa. 5450 Can 945-3301 FIREWOOD AH hmdwood. S35. • lace cord delivered. 3 for S90. 721-8733_______________ GE REFRIDGERATOR mos good5175.Cotortcrmtn.gl2S. Harvest goto temtor. *41 9662 1IOMCO FURNITURE, while sofa, loveseal and chair. 6 motuhs old. very dun. tags are still on. Wort $1,800. asking 51,000 OBO. 616*45-2719 QUEEN BRASS BED, with firm mattress, beauuful head­ board, 3 months old, co* $650, sacrifice S200. Sofa A Chair, earth tones, (like new) cost $750, sell $275. 517-393-5171 QUEEN BRASS BED. with firm mattress, beautiful head­ board. 3 mnmha old. com $650, sacrifice $200. Sofa A Chair, earth tores, (like new) cost $750, sell $275. 517-393-3178 BORIS REALTORS. 311-9364. 3 bedroom. 527 East Mill SL $54,900. land contract possible. Cail Jim Buchino, 731-5925 leave message. Ru\tfitw \muc\ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income propcrty*Debt consolidatioo•Tumcd down? problem credit? Wc can bclpl’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4617 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, FULLY INSURED A WORKMANS* COMP. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Extimases. Joa Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician auistroL Call 945-980 I hank > on CARD OF THANKS 1 wish to thank Jim A Mary Ann Hummel. Gordon A Peg Hull; for the birthday party for my 80th birthday. Abo thank you to all my relatives, and friends who came; those that scot cards, and The Baptist Church for use of the Hocaeman Hall. _________________Sidney Hull CARD OF THANKS Would like to sincerely thank Rev. Carol Fowler, my relatives, friends sod neighbors for food, cards and Dowers given to me during my stay in tbe hospital. th ——J: — r— s---- ■ ___________ oeroaroine ccxen CARD OF THANKS The family of Harold Reese wish to'.hank all of our relatives and friends for flowers, cards, food, memorial contributions, prayers, and love given to us all. A simple thank you is not enough. A special thank you to Thornapplc Manor and all of their staff. Abo Dr. Hershberger and Dr. Swanson m ER. Abo, a special thanks to Reverend Richard Brenner rod to lhe VFW for Lhe lovely lunch and Koop? for all their help Uragh this time of sorrow. Your acts of kindness will always be remembered. Tbe Family of Harold Reese BOB ARCHAMBEAU________ Carpet and Linoleum Installation Also, Hardwoods and Ceramic 4335 Goodwill Rd Hastings, Ml 49068 Ph (816) 948-9035 Part-time STOCK SUPERVISOR WANTED Hands on, 30 hours, week­ days plus some nights and weekends. Reply in writing to: BARRY COUNTY LUMBER P.O. Box C Hastings, Ml 49058 ( fininniniiv \nlim COORDINATE STUDENT EXCHANGE with EF Founds bon and share the world with your community! Work with foreign students, host families, and high schools in the Hastings area. Full training provided. Net a paid position, expenses paid. For information, call 1-800-44-SHARE.___________ IONIA COUNT) HISTORI­ CAL SOCIETY Antique Show Boyce Elementary School, 3 miles north of Ionia, February 11 th A 12th. Auction of Indian artifacts-Saturday at 5:00pm. Sponsored by Ionia County Museum. For Salt \ulomoli\c 1985 CHEVY CHEVET 4 speed, very good condition, maintained very well. $850 firm. Call 945-3705 after 6PM. *87 DODGE 4x4 SHORTBOX automatic, air, Uli, stereo, bed liner, 97,000 miles, $6,200 OBO. 616-758-3179_________ *89 RANGER EXTENDED CAB 4x4 56,000 miles, loaded, V-6, automatic, air, very nice, $9,600. 616-758-3179 Miscellant <i»v CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 worts; 124 each wort thereafter MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for IB 5 words; 10< each word thereafter. SUN A NEWS: $2.75 for lit 5 words; 10< each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10g each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for lat 5 words; 10< each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2JO for lit 5 words; 10g each word thereafter. •50g bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4458. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)_____________________ TANNING: one month unlim­ ited $35, two monLhi $60, three months $75. Offer good tin March. 945-5353 Help Wanted C-N-C LATHE OPERATOR minimum 1 year experience, wage based on experience, 2nd shift opening. Send resume to: Floor Style Products, 2780 Gun Lake Rd. Hastings, Ml. ATTN: Jim Pray. ___________ DIRECT CARE, temporary position for a 6 bed home for mentally and physically disabled adults. Inquire at 945-9613 LOG SCALER/LOAD OPER­ ATOR. Full lime, competative wages, benefits. Must be able to pass a drug screen and have good work history. For immediate consideration, apply at 1035 E. State SL, Hastings or call 416-948-8555. EOE________ NOW HIRING, $420 PER WEEK TO START! CUSTOMER SERVICE. Local factory outlet now has 13 immediate openings in it’s Customer Service Department, must be a high school graduate A be able to start immediately. excel lent benefit park age, A monthly profit sharing. For interview call 616-948-8456 >-uwccn 11 am-5 pm. PROGRESSIVE COMMUNI­ TY BANK has imediate open­ ing in their teller department This position requires a pleasant personality, a professional appearance and good math and language skills. Work schedule will vary. Apply at personnel office, Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court SL Hastings Ml 49058. EOE_______________________ WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING TO FILL a part time Receptionist position al out egg further processing plant Thia poailion requires good communication, phone, and typing skills. Word Perfect/ Lotus experience preferred. Hours will vary according to workload Must be able to work in fail paced office environment and able to meet all deadlines. Employment with Sunny Fresh Foods will be contingent upon passing a physical, which includes a dnjg leil If interested, please apply in person al; Sunny Freak Fooda, 3100 Bonanza Road. Like Odessa, Ml 48849. No phone calls plcaae! EOE. -We do not discriminate oo lhe b*is of race, religion, cotar, sex, age. oatiooal origin or disability-__________________ WORK AT HOME Earn $100. to $1,000 per week. 24 boor recorded meaaage, call 1-800-471-4856. punishable by a maximum of 10 yean In prison. Both men stood mute lo tbe charges and not guilty pleas were entered on their behalves. Feb. 23 pre-trials were scheduled for the pair. A third man. Paul J. Vandenberg, 35. of Hickory Comers, has been charged in the case. He has not yet been arraigned in Circuit Court Police who investigated lhe case said the motor borne belonged to Vandenberg, who served as a lieutenant on tbe Hickory Corners Fire Department. Investigators allege that Vandenberg asked the Manns to bum the me .or home. The fire occurred the morning of Oct. 27 al the corner of Lang and Sheffield roads, police said. Hickory Corners firefighters and Barry Township police responded to the blase. COURT NEWS: • Not guilty pleas were entered cm behalf of a 21-yeartold Grand Rapids man accused of carrying a concealed pistol in an automobile in November. Thomas D. Houston is charged with carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle, which is punishable by up to five years in prison nr a $2300. He Is also charged with driving with a suspended license, a misdemeanor punishable by up lo 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, nr both. A Feb. 16 pre-trial was scheduled. In other recent court busmen: • A 35-year-old Middleville man convicted of having sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl early last year was sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. Robert J. Frazer pleaded guilty in January to a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. His plea was made as part of t plea bargain agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, tbe prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of first-degree criminal aexual conduct pending against Frazer for allegedly having intercourse with the girl. * A 25-year-old Nashville man pleaded guilty to four counts ot having sexual contact with a 14-year-old boy was sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. Dwight E. Parker pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct as pan of a plea agreement with lhe proeecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop three counts ot first-degree criminal sexual conduct pending against Parker for allegedly having oral aex with the boy. The sentcncei on the few counts are lo be served concurrently. • A 26-year-old Paris (Mich.) man accused of stealing items from a home oo Garbow Road In 1994 stood mute lo lhe charges againu him. Na guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Kenneth L. Cole. Cote is charged with entering lhe bouse without breaking into it. which la punishable by up to five years tn prison a a $2,500 fine. He also faces a charge of committing larceny in a building for allegedly stealing a nfle. knife and money from the home. That charge cantea a maximum sentence of four years in prison ot a $2,000 fine, or both. Cote la also charged with possessing stolen property worth under $100. a misdemeanor puniahable by up 90 days in jail a a $100 fine, a both. A Feb. 23 pre-trial waa scheduled • A 29-year-old Freeport man stood mule to a charge that in November he maliciously damaged a fire truck belonging to the Freeport Fire Department. A na guilty plea was entered on Date L. Kidder's behalf. Kidder is charged with maliciously damaging fire department property, which Is punishable by up to four years in prison a a $2,000 fine, or both. A Feb. 9 pre-trial waa acheduted. • A 46-year-old man convicted earlier this month ot charges of attempted uttering and pubiiabing was sentenced to 12 months in jail and three years probation. Terry L. Vandcnburg also was entered to pay $7,000 In restitution and $2300 in costs. Vandenburg received 106 days of credit He was accused of forging six withdrawal slipa worth $7,000 at lhe National Bank ot Hastings in 1990 He ptesded guilty to three counts of attempted uttering and publishing as part of a plea agreement with tbe prosecutor's office. In exchange tor his pleas, the prosecutor agreed to drop six counts of uttering and publishing pending against Vandenburg. Vandenburg also agreed to pay tbe restitution in the case. - A 24-year-old Hastings woman stood nute to a charge she embezzled more than $100 worth of services, auto patta. and cash white working al Spencer's Towing and Recovery in 1993. A na guilty plea was entered on behalf of Julie A. Gulch. She la charged with one count of embezzlement of more than $100. which la punishable by up to 10 years in prison a a $5XX»fine. A Feb. 23 pre-trial was scheduled. * A 25-year-old Hastings man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in July pleaded guilty to a tasaer charge. Anthony J. Coulter pleaded guilty to a charge of aasauit and battery, a misdemeanor punishable by up In 90 days In jail or a $100 fine, or both. His plea wa made as pan ot a plea agreement wire tha prosecutor'! office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Cooker assaulted tbe woman with tbe intent to conumt second-degree criminal aexual conduct. The prosecutor also agreed to drop a charge that Coulter la a habitual offender, third offense. After his plea. Coulier was sentenced lo 90 days in jil. He had already served more than 90 days, however. He reportedly is lodged in the Kalamazoo County Jail on other charges. • A 46-year-old NashvUe man accused of manufacturing marijuana in June pleaded guilty to the charge. Kenneth C. Allen pleaded guilty to a charge of manufacturing marijuana, punishable by up to four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both, as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed lo drop a charge Allen is a habitual oTender. second offense, which could have increased lhe maximum sentence on the o her charge by ooeand-a-half times Sentencing was set for Feb. 23. Freeport man charged with assault CARLTON TWP. — A 39-year-old Freeport man was arrested last week at a charge that he pointed a gun at a Hastings man Wednesday. Feb. 1. Rod B. VanLewen. of 5767 Usboroe Road, was arraigned last Thursday in 56Ut District Court on one con of felonious assault. A $7300 personal recognizance bond was ret fa him and a pre-exam was scheduled fa Feb. 8. VanLewen la accuaed of panting a pistol at a Hastings man during an argumea in the driveway ot the man s Kaiser Road home Wednesday around 9 pm, Barry County SberifTs deputies raid. Rollover injures Augusta woman BARRY TWP. — A 31-year-oid Augusta woman was bun Monday In a roll-over car crash on Kellogg School Ro«L report troopers at the Michigan Stale Mice post Barbara J. Barnett was driving south oo Kellogg Schort near Gilkey Lake Road M 4:30 p.m. when rite hit a patch of icy road, troopers said. B arnett loal control ofbercarandilaUdoffthe road into lhe ditch, where It rotted over, police sai8 Trooperssaldtheroad was so slick, they had to call fa salt tracks to coat the surface. Barnett was trticn to tbe Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo where she waa treated and released Money order stolen from parked car HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report a money oiler fa $316 was stolen Friday from a car parked in lhe la of lhe Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Tbe victim told police she patted her car in the kx a abort 1245 p.m.. She said she dM na lock the doa. but left several items oo tbe front seat, including tbe money order. She found tbe money outer missing when she returned to tbe car at 240 pun, she raid. * A 30-year-old Plainwell man accused of drank driving In November pleaded guilty to tbe charge. Paul F. Wallace pleaded guilty to a charge of drank driving, third offense, which la punishable by one lo five yean In prison or a $500 to $5,000 fine, or both. His plea was made as pan of a plea agreement with the ptosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Wallace is a habitual offender, third offense, which would have doubled lhe maximum possible penalties oo the other discovered it missing the next morning. He said tbe lock oo the locker wm missing, so be could not lock it up. charge. Sentencing was scheduled for Feb. 9. house were left unlocked. Sloten were a television and VCR. $800 in cash, a typewriter, an answering machine, a • A Feb. 27 trial was scheduled for a 38year-old Battle Creek man accused of possessing a sawed-off shotgun in BB pistol, a collection of football cards, a shotgun, a video game and a stereo. November. A Feb. 16 final pre-trial also was set for Randy J. Schley. He is charged with possessing a shortbanded shotgun and carrying a concealed weapon In a vehicle. Both of those charges are punishable by up lo five years in prison or a $2300 fine. Schley also faces a charge he possessed less than 25 grams of heroin, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $25,000 fine, or both. He stood mute to tbe charges in December, and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 945-9554 to...SUBSCRIBE Clarinet stolen at middle school HASTINGS — A $100 clarinet was reported stolen recently from a locker at the Hasting! Middle ScbooL Hastings police officers said. The victim told police be put tbe instrument in his locker at about 3 p.m. on Jan. 25 and Thieves break into Assyria home ASSYRIA TWP. — Thieves broke Into an Assyria Road home Saturday, stale police at tbe Hastings post report. Tbe burglary occurred between 7 and 9:15 p.m.. troopers said. They said the doors of the Nashville woman hurt in accident HASTINGS TWP. — A car-pickup track crash Wednesday. Feb. 1. at the intersection of M-79 and Charlton Park Road injured a 41-year-old Nashville woman, said troopers at tbe xtate police post in Hastings. Rebecca S. Piper, of 2670 Morgan Road, was taken Pennock Hospital fa ha injuries and she was treated and released. Piper was driving ha truck east on M-79 al 1:22 p.m. when a car southbound on Chariton Park Road failed to stop at tbe intersection and pulled onto lhe road, bitting Pipa, paice raid. Tbe driver of the car was Louis E Colta. 62. of Bellevue, police said Neither Piper na Colta was wearing a seal belt, police said. Colta was na reported injured in the crash. Cox Road home hit by burglars ASSYRIA TWP. — A Cox Road home was brr*en into Saturday. Jan. 28. sale police al the Hastings post report. the break-in occurred between 6 and 9:40 p.m., troopers said. Reported stolen was a stereo, two VCRs, two BB guns, a shotgun, two jewelry boxes, an answering machine, a radio telephone clock and a keyboard. Teen hurt in dirt bike accident IRVING TWP — A Freeport teenager was injured Monday. Jan. 30, in a dirt bike mishap at his home, Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Jason D. Bennett, of 120 Cherry SL. told deputies be was riding his dirt bike in bis driveway at about 5:30 p.m. when he lost control of iL and it fell on his leg. Bennett was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-02-16.pdf e46f25727cea6c9b1b41f9bddd46fec3 PDF Text Text Library’s fee policy explained Industrial Park may have tenants See Page 2 Hastings matmen share league title See Page 3 See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 H’-STHr.f PU91 1 UMAiV 121 S O-l* .tst MTlHK.M. 4..M1B3 ANNER THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 18. 1995 VOLUME 141. NO 1 PRICE 25’ Summerfest may be at 2 sites by David T. Young Editor Il loots like itiis year's Summerfest will be held al two locations in Hastings — in both the downtown area and al Fish Hatchery Part. Summerfest Co-chairs Dr. Scott Bloom and Jan Coitoon Monday night told the City Council that plans now are for the parade, arts and crafts and perhaps a few food booths to be downtown while the entertain­ ment, sporting events, beer tent and other ac­ tivities will be at Fish Hatchery Part. The co-chairs asked for the city's blessing to close off Stale and Chureh streets and io provide an area for a parade, but council wants to have a concrete and comprehensive plan presented at the nest council meeting Monday. Feb. 27. Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell said the committee had changed Us plans. He said he understood earlier that the group bad de­ cided to have Ibc festival return to the downtown after two yean as Rsh Hatchery pa* Bloom said there Indeed was plenty of sentiment to bring Summerfest back down­ town, but The festival has grown so much that there isn't enough room downtown. We just don't have the room." City Manager Howard Penrod said having the festival al two sites “creates the issue at manpower. How can we police both areas? We do not have a huge police department. “You'll have a festival in a much larger area than we anticipated." Penrod added. When asked if poi Ice would be needed at both sites. Police Chief Jerry Sarver said. “Any time you have a group of people, there is potential tor problems .. you'll need the presence of officers.' Deb Dorey. who Is in charge of the festi­ val's arts and crafts, said the y would be he Id only up until 6 p m. each day. so that wouldn't create a need for officers al that site in the evenings. Penrod said. “We haven't bad a chance Io think about this. We've never seen a formal proposal, we've only seen a preliminary one. but this has changed quite a bit." In suggesting the committee wait two weeks before submitting a formal proposal. the city manager said. “I know it's one more meeting, but we need to work this out and I'm sure we can." Mayor Mary Lou Gray noted that the Summerfest Committee recently voted 8-1 to have it downtown exclusively, asked the city for permission Io block off streets and was given permission to use as much of the downtown area as needed. One Summerfest Site Committee member, Gary Rizor of the County Seal Restaurant said it was his understanding the committee originally approved the festival reluming to the downtown, which he supports. He asked the committee Io reconsider its new com­ promise plan. Councilman Joe Bleam said be was will­ ing to approve the Summerfest Committee’s new request in concept and then have com­ mitlee representatives meet with Penrod. Di­ rector of Public Services Jeff Mansfield. Po­ lice Chief Jerry Sarver and Fire Chief Roger Carls to iron out the details. “Isn't this more a conceptual thing we're approving here7“ Bleam asked. “1 don't see where we (council members) would have to approve every single change.." “Councilman Robert May agreed, saying. Td be willing to approve their concept and have them wort it out.. Spring's just around lhe comer, hopefully, let's get mis thing go­ ing.Councilman David J asperse also said be support' lhe commiuce's plan lor both sites. “Let's give II a try* he said. Td be willing lo vole on it tonight... The council is not the decider of where this festival should be." But Penrod said there still is wort lo be done. “We need to know the parade tone.’ be said for example. “We need to know where your activities will be and when... We're concerned about the public safety, parting and manpower Issues ' Campbell mentioned an unscientific poll taken by WBCH radio, in which two of three favored Summerfest returning to the downtown. The vole was 6-1 lo have the coinmilice present a comprehensive plan at council s next meeting. Blean cast the only “no* rose. Former commissioners’ appointments rejected by Elaine Gilbert Aautatu Editor Two former member, of lhe Barry County Board of Commissiooers have been rejected for appointment to the County Mental Health Board and Commission on Aging Board despite recommendations from officials of those agencies. Former county board members who have wanted to continue some form of public service traditionally have received appointments lo various county-related agencies at lhe end of their County Board Stain Police Diver Greg O'Toole of Mies gets a hand from Dave Roesiyr of the St. Joseph Post In putting on his swim fins before diving Info the 33 degree waters of Gun lake OTooto spent 21 minutes wtderwater In his imboated suit. Gun Lake woman’s fate still a mystery by Nick Haffhaaa SlaffVinur Investigators at the Michigan Stale Police post In Wayland report they are still search­ ing for a 55-year-old Gun Lake woman who disappeared last Tuesday. Feb. 7. Troopers believe Joan M. Hulst fell through the tee of the lake while ice fishing. There were no witnesses lo such an Inci­ dent. however, and police are looking for dues lo where Hulu was on the lake when the accident is believed to have happened. “Al this point in lime, her location is un­ known.' said Detective Sgt. Ken Daniel of the Wayland post. Police searched lhe lake most of last week with no success. Daniel said they will con­ tinue to search the lake as weather condi­ tions permit. Hulst reportedly was last seen just before 2 pm Tuesday, when she visited a neigh bor's house. About an hour before, she rode her snowmobile to Gillette's Bait & Hard­ ware on the southern shore of the lake, where she bought some bait and talked about going ice fishing, police said. Hulst was reported missing Wednesday morning when she did not show up for work at the Gun Lake area's wasae waler treatment plant, where she had a part-time job. troop­ ers said. A neighbor reportedly started looking for her and noticed her house was unoccupied and her snowmobile was missing The See WOMAN, continued on page 4 terms. But cunent County Board members Wednesday voted 6-2 in separate roll call voles against appointing former Commissioner Ethel Boze to the COA Board and former Commissioner Marjorie Radant to the Mental Health Board Commissioners Emmet Herrington and Robert Wenger voted m favor of appointing them to lhe posts. Appointments to several openings on the Mental Health Board, the Commission on Aging Board and Substance Abuse Board have been in Umbo, so the positions could be opened to the public by seeking applicants through advertisements Commissioner Emmet Herrington, chairman of lhe Health 4 Human Services Committee, told lhe board that he had referred the applications to lhe respective department heads, who in turn discussed them with their governing boards and made recommendations to the Health ft Hernan Services Committee. Those recommendations, which the committee agreed to recommend to the County Board, included Bore and Radam. who were defeated in their attempts to win re-election to commissioners' seals in last August's primary election. After nominations were opened (a lhe COA positions. County Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman added lhe name of Audrey Thomas to Herrington's list of reantmendalioos and Commissioner Robert Wenger questioned the action. I think the department heads and boards made a recommendation on who they felt comfortable with." Wenger said. This is a message being sent to this Board of Commissioners what they would like to have. If we don't do this. I feel that we are sending a message lo department heads that we don't really care loo much for their input." Board Chairman Jim Bailey said. The department heads and these boards do nerve at the pleasure of this board.” He also said that COA Director Tammy Pennington told him that rhe had not taken lhe new names of the applicants to her board. “What Is the purpose of asking for people's names if you've made a decision pretty much prior (lo appointment).* Bailey said. T think were at a watershed today....* Herrington responded. "Are we going to continue this micro-management? We hire experts — Dr. Scellg. Mr. Shumway and Mrs. Pennington — to head np our departments. They know what is going on and 1 challenge the members of this board to replace them. We are not qualified lo make this decision. This is a management decision and they are management in this instance. Now we’re cither going lo be micro­ managers or we're going to let our department heath manage k._* •Don't speak for me when you say we re not qualified." Newman said. “I speak for this board.* Herrington said. “No, you don't; you speak for yourself.* Newman said. “Then I'll speak for myself then." I lerringlon responded. “And I challenge the board to refute any of what fve said.* See REJECTED continued on page 3 Longtime bank CEO Tom Stebbins dies A long-time Hastings businessman and former president of I tastings City Bank died Wednesday Thomas F. Stebbins, who served as president of Hastings City Bank for 25 yean, died at St. Mary's hospital in Grand Rapids. He was 80. Robert E. Picking, who replaced Stebbins as president of the bank upon his retirement, said Stebbins was an “outstanding banker" and expressed his sense of loss ar Stebbins' death. “He served lhe bank and the community very well in his many activities." Picking said. Richard Groos. chief execulive officer at the Viking Corp., a long-time friend of Stebbins, said he “was very interested in the community" and was very active. Tic was a lot of fun to be around.' Groos said. "He was a great guy * Attorney Paul Siegel, another friend of Stebbins, said be was “public spoiled' and described him as a “very personable fellow, easy to gel along with.' Stebbins joined Hastings City Bank to 1947 after the death of his father. Fred W Stebbins, who was then president of lhe bank. The younger Stebbins began working as a teller to learn as much as be could about banking. Before that Stebbins worked for seven years m lhe Grand Rapids office of Paine. Webber. Jackson & Curtis as a securities analyst advising small banks on investment matters. He had a bachelor's and a master's degree from lhe University of Michigan. He also served two-and-a-half years to the Army during Work! War II. Stebbins rose through the ranks at Hastings City Bank and was elected president in 1954. At the age of 39. he was one of the youngest bank presidents to the stale. Stebbins served as president of the bank for 25 years, until Picking took over the position. Stebbins continued to serve as chief executive officer until 1981 and as chairman of the board until 1984. when he completely retired from all banking activities. Hastings City Bank grew extensively while Stebbins was with the organization When he started as a teller, the bank had one officer, ten employees and resources of 84 million By 1982. lhe bank had 609 employees and assets of $57 million. During his 25 years as president, lhe bank moved and expanded its main office, merged with another bank, and established a trust department in 1964. See STEBBINS, continued on page 3 Tom Stebbins �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 16, 1995 Local lawmakers happy with state's recent tax cuts J-Ad Graphics News Service Both Stale Rep. Terry Geiger and State Senator Joanne Emmons say warmly em­ brace the tax cuts passed in the State legis­ lature recently. Lawmakers in Lansing recently passed bills to phase out the intangibles tax. cut the News Briefs Two men appointed to Pennock board Gary Buckland of Delton and Bill Weick oi Gun Lake have been appointed to the Pennock Hospital Board of Directon They replace Richard Groos and Gene Roil. Groos served on the board for 28 years and Poll for eight Buckland is owner of lhe Buckland in­ surance Agency in Delton Weick is owner of Weick* Foodtown and Phar­ macy. Both are very active in their respective communities. Dog license deadline Feb. 28 The Barry County Humane Society reminds area pet owners that Feb. 28 is the deadline for dog license*. The licenses may be purchased from the Barry County Treasurer s office the animal shelter or the local township clerk's office The shelter will remain open until 7 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 28. for those who need to buy a license. Cost is S3 for each spayed or neutered S6 for umtenlized animals. The cost jumps to $12 after Feb. 28. Pet owners also must provide rabies certificate and proof of sterilization. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. tonight al the Hastings Public Library. 121 S. Church St The program will be "Footprints and Friends: A Walk Through Barry Coun­ ty." with author and historian Jerry Morton. Morton has been a columnisi for the Battle Creek Enquirer and News, has worked at several newspapers, taught at Michigan Slate University and summers in London and Romania. He also has untten two books. "Yesterday in Hodunk" and "Footprints and Friend*." He has taken several "walks through spring." two of them in Barry County, from Quincy lo Coats Grove and from Hodunk to Podunk in 1987 Barry County Historical Society meetings are open to the public. Hastings S & L ‘5 stars’ again Hasting* Saving* and Loan has earned a five-star rating from Bauer Financial Reports Inc . based on evaluation of the local firm s financial data as submitted to federal regulators for the quarter ended Sept 30. 1994 This is the 26th quarter (six and one half years) that Hastings Saving* and Loan has earned the five-star rating. To ear the five-star rating, the highest on a scale from 0-5. a thrift s tangible capital ratio or total risk-based capital ratio exceeded twice the level required by federal regulators. Delinquencies and repossessed assets were manageable and the local thrift was soundly invested and profitable at Sept. 30. ‘Walk for Warmth’ plans progressing The 10th annual "Walk for Warmth" fund-raiser in Barry County is planned for Saturday morning. Feb. 25. at tsree different sues. The main one- or three-mile walk will start at the Hastings Free Methodist Church and there will be two mini­ walks. one at the St. Francis of Assisi Church in Orangeville and another at the Seventh Dav Adventist Church in Hasting*. Pledges from the event, coordinated t»y the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, go to elderly and needy people to help them with home heating bilb in the winter. Opening ceremonies for the walk in Hastings will be at 9:45 a.m. Feb. 25 at the Free Methodist Church. Pledge sheets are available al the C AA office, 1207 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings, at WBCH Radio or the Hastings Public Library. Dorothy Clements, director of lhe local CAA. said this year fuel providers, including Ferrellgas. Knapp Oil Co. and Cappon Oil. also arc donating funds or bill credits for th*. needy. Marianne Kendall s entire class of fourth-graders at Central Elementary also have decided to walk for pledges And several area volunteers will spend a night outdoors w uh just a cardboard box for shelter and a fire in a barrel to call at­ tention to the need of funds for fuel. single business tax and raise the amount of the personal deduction that can bv taken when filing an income tax return. Geiger, speaking at the monthly Legisla­ tive Coffee Monday morning, said lhe Intan­ gible* tax phaseout "needed to be done be­ came it’s just plain poor lax policy.** NFO to meet in Woodland The Barry and Ionia County chapters of lhe National Farmers’ Organization (NFO) will meet at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 21, al the Woodland Townehouse. Barry County NFO President t* Harry Boulter and Ionia County NFO President is Jim Stebbins. Organ recital set at St. Edward’s The St. Edward's Church. 531 Jordan Lake. Lake Odessa, will have an organ recital of sacred musk at 8 p.m. Sunday Fred Vipond, son of Max and Virginia Vipond of Lake Odessa, will be guest organist for the evening. He holds a master of musk degree from the Univer­ sity of Michigan. He now lives in Chicago, where he was organist at several Cathoik chur­ ches and where he now is on the musk staff of the Archdiocese of Chicago. He will coordinate the archdiocesan choral festival in April. The evening’s program will include pieces by J.S. Bach. Mendelssohn. Doc­ quin. Vieme and Buxtehude. The pubic is welcome. The program is expected to last about 45 minuses with refreshmenu following. Breast cancer group forming A breast cancer support group net­ work meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m Monday. Feb 20. in the Pennock Hospital board room. The meeting, sponsored by the American Cancer Society and the Rural Cancer Care Project, is open to anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer or knows someone who has been diagnosed The group is intended to pro­ vide support and information The purpose of this first meeting will be to get aquaiaaed and decide what in­ formation should be provided or discussed. A schedule and meeting place will be discussed. For mote information, or to confim in­ terest in the group, call Rote Yancy at the Rural Care Clink at 948-4080 from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Mondays or Wednesday*. Emmons told a story about a friend who had been pressing her for a long time to get the intangibles tax abolished. The woman was a widow, who lost her demist husband more than 30 years ago. She had to raise her three children by herself. The husband had set up stocks and bonds for her and the children before he died. The intangibles tax in resulted in her pay­ ing almost 7 percent of her income over all of those years. She paid it on interest and dividends in addition io the income tax. "So for years she's been after me for this awful double taxation," Emmons said. "1 was upset that we never could do anything about it — until last week. "People have been paying through the nose on both of these things," she added. Emmons noted that the tax was staffed in 1939, before the implementation of a state income tax. "It (the intangible* tax) should have been done away with when we put in the income tax." she said. "We were taxing the same money. It's a tax we should have gotten rid of a long time ago." She called the single business tax, "a value added tax, a base you pay on that includes wages. We re taxing a tax, and that's been a sore spot with the single business tn." The change takes out social security and unemployment and workers' compensation from the base. "In my caucus," she said, "they're still un­ happy with the single business tax, so we ll look at other things we can do to make it more acceptable. But I kind of doubt it." Emmons said one Of the moat important recent moves has been Increasing the amount of the personal exemption, from $2,100 to $2,400. Even more important, she said, is that the exemption from now on will be indexed to the rate of inflation. "If we would have done that (tied it to in­ flation) when we started the state income tut/* Emmons noted, "the personal exemplion would be Over $5,000 today ' The icoiior Mid one of her biggest con­ cent, now I, about the con of higher educ­ tion. She noted lhe Stile Senale is working on a $5,000 deduction for tuition paid to a state college or uaivenity. "Next year well give it only lo student, who go to school, that have kept tuition iocreaaes under tbe rale of inflation," sbe Mid, in at effort to encourage school, to make higher education more affordable. Geiger Mid lhe Intangible, and single businett tax cut, patted by lhe Houk were ■imilw to those in the Senate. Nixing that the sale look in more lax rev­ enue thti part year than expected, be Mid. "the quenioo I, how many dollar, do we Alao appearing at the Legislative Coffee wa, Mark Howe, from Third Disrict Coogre»man Vent Ehler-, office. want lo cut and pul back in lhe taxpayer,' pocket,?' He added that lhe House venion of lhe exemption increare include, a 'trigger He produced a scorecard of the Republi­ can Party', 'Contract with America.- which I, being published each week in the Con­ gressional Quarterly. He Mid lhe balanced budget amendment mechanism." that give, taxpayer, an addi­ tional $50 for every $16 milkjn in extra tty:. enue not expected by lhe date. He Mid another Home priority K a MU tt> exempt retirement income from the penooal Income tax. This would Include ttockf. bonds, dividend, and interest for IhOK who rely on that income for their retirement. He Mid his concerns are about equity in education funding, which pauage of PropoMl A last year is supposed to help achieve. But tom school districts are able ■till to spend more money per pupil than other,. The gap continue, to narrow," be Mid. "I'm not completely pleated with the difference. but we re getting closer. ~ Another worry i> unpinded federal man­ dales Geiger noled lhai for lhe first time ever. Medicaid now exceeds 20 percent of the stale's general fund budget Yet another Is spending on prisons. He said another $205 million is propored for building more. "I’m not totally pleared with that proposa).' be Mid. That's jut brick and mortar and accompanying that is another $130 mil­ lion to operate them. It appear, lo be a con­ tinual money pit we re throwing money into. We’ve got to look at alternative,' He said existing prisons are expected to be full won. and state and local governments may have to work cooperatively lo maxi­ mize use of facilities. early in the ballgame." Thia week. Congress expects to work on welfare reform and perhap, some change, In Medicaid. The ILS. Senate is bolding debate on a term limits usue. Being discuued is a plan to limit Koaton lo two six-year term, and coogrenmen to two to far two-year terms. Howe mid the House is not likely to get involved in the baseball strike becaue it is too busy trying to fulfill its 'Contract with America." He added that unless other legislation I, 'something of utmost importance, it's not going lo happen' during the first 100 days of the congressional session. He noted the average for Congrett al this point In the term i, 2g hour, while this group ha, logged 115 hour, In this settlor). The average for vole, taken u 93. while lhe 1995 group already ha, 79. Howe mid. "You may not be happy with "If, a messy problem to deal with." be said. everything tbey're doing, but they're work­ ing' Librarian explains policy on fees for non-residents by DnvWT. Yang Editor Rural residents upret with the $45 con to check out something from lhe Hatting, Pub­ lic Libwy should talk to Ureir local unit, of government, say, Librarian Batbara Schoodelmayer. Appearing before lhe City Council Mon­ day night. Schoodelmayer Mid a number of people who live outside the city and Rutland Towublp recently have complained about the foe in letter, to the editor of the Hatting, Banner. Murder mystery will be Feb. 24-25 Some have Mid they don't think it's fair they have to pay $45 to get a library card lo check out book, and other material,. They have said they pay taxes in the county and should get Hastings library services free of charge. But Schondclmayer Mid it imt fair for dry taxpayer, to pick up mon of lhe lab and then allow everyone elre lo UK the library for free. "The non-resident,' fee is bared on pol­ icy." ,he Mid.’We're not out to punish peopie who live outside lhe dly. but we want to be fair to people who live in the dty." . # Noting that libraries need money lo exitt. she mid moa of the local library's revenue. $104,902, come, from the dty', general fund budget. By dividing that figure by the cttlmatcd 2315 household, tn Hastings, Schondelmayer mid each pay, $41.71 annually to support the library. She added that the dty owns the library building, imures it and maintains it and per­ form, all bookkeeping and payroll services. Therefore, city retidents' trill actually i, even larger. Schondelmayer Mid the $45 attested to ttoo-rcudents is based on that arithmetic. "Mott of our money come, from the dty." Schondelmayer Mid. That', why we don't give away our services to people who live outside the dty. "Libraries aren't free, contrary to the Ben Franklin concept." she added, saying basi­ cally it', a matter of whoever funds the li­ brary get, to use it free. Rutland Charter Township residents also are able lo get Hasting, library cards free be­ cause they voted to contribute annually three-tenths of a mill, specially earmarked for the library. Schondelmayer Mid site and other Hast­ ings library officials yean ago went to Hast­ The Village Players of Middleville will present a murder mystery dinner show at lhe Middle Villa Inn Friday and Saturday. Feb. 24 and 25. The dinner will begin at 7 p.m. both evenings and the show will follow at 7:30. The "whodunit" will be about the murder of one Arcibald Frath that occur­ red at a social gathering aboard the S.S. Villa. The “Crutse Buffet" both evenings will include tossed salad, beef tips and noodles. Turkey Mid-Villa. Claifonua blend, red-skin potatoes, baked roll*, sherbet and coffee, lea or milk. Cost for toe show and dinner is $15 per person, pre-paid, or $19.95 each al the door. Seating is limited, reservations are recommended. ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ set for Feb. 23-25 The Hastings High School Musk Department's production of "Bye Bye Birdk" is planned for 7 p.m. ■'hursday. Friday and Saturday . Feb 23-25. at the Central School Auditorium. The musical tells the story of Conrad Birdk. an Elvi* Presley-stylc rock ’n roll singer about to be inducted into the Ar­ my. Birdk’* agent. Albert Peterson, and his loyal secretary. Rosie. then concoct a publicity stum to have Conrad give a farewell kiss to Kim MacA fee, a typical teen-age fan. on the Ed Sullivan Show. Birdie outrages the MacAfee household. Rosk help* the family create an unplanned spectacle on the Sullivan show and the long-suffering Rosk get* revenge on the spineless Albert Peterson and his domineering mother. Mac Peterson. Senior Aaron Gregory will play Con­ rad Birdk. Debbie Griffin will portray Rose Alvarez. Nick Feidpausch will be Albert Peterson and Kate Barch will ap­ pear as Kim MacAfee. Other leading roles will include Kerith Sherwood as Mae Peterson. Ryan Leslie as Mr. MacAfee. Christy LaJoye as Mrs. MacAfee. James Ramirez as Hugo Peabody. Gabrielle Sol mes a* Ursula Merkle, Rus* Anderson as lhe mayor. Jordan Karas as the mayor's wife and Amy Merritt as Gloria Rasputin. The pit orchestra, under rehearsal direction by Joseph LaJoye. will provide musical support. James Oliver will be rehearsal and orchestra pianist. Patti LaJoye and Sally Fullerton are co-director* of the local production. Cathy Newstcd b choreographing the dance numbers and supervising the backstage are Sandy Greenfield and Paul Fay An atjii-crime WSsaUao passed lhe Houk. Howe Mid. but Ehlerx. voted against il becauK *We (Michigan) won't see mott of that money' with lhe stale ly having built OUR CD RATE IS SO BIG, WE HAD TO LAY IT IN SIDEWAYS. This hardy rate also comes with a very nice term — 15 MONTHS. Besides sizable earnings, your money is insured by the FDIC to s100,000. Call or visit your nearest Hastings City Bank office today. Any way you look at it, this is one great BIG rate. ^Hastings (£Eitu JBank M6 S*T, and sound since I couu. itouswo Hitting, 945-2401 •tat 00 Middle, ill. 795-3338 Belle.ue 763-9418 • ueuacn FDIC Nashville 8524)790 Caledonia 891-0010 Wayland 792-6201 fa op. CO CowWd wfa Pntt. fa, faMml Snr vuu eceurne a. <d 2/ 16Z% and rattan rafavrannara d IMaraaf Ream nw rapra. M> ctww. ings Charter Township to ask for a larger contribution, but the request was rejected. Hastings Township then decided lo contract for aervices from the Freeport Libnry. Schondelmayer stressed that the non-residem fees are only for taking something out of the library. No children are turned away from any programs, all clients can read or photocopy materials at the library and they still can ask for information over the tele­ phone. "People don't understand," she said. "They say their kids go to Hastings schools so they think they have a right to use our library free, but the schools don't pay for the library, the community does." The library's 1993-94 budget was for $145,412. Besides the lion's share of support from the city's general fund, revenue sources include penal fines ($14,660 that year). Rut­ land Chaffer Township's contribution (which was $11.120 then), private contributions (9.426). state aid ($5,445). book fines ($3,882). non-resident paid cards ($3,600), interest ($2,952). miscellaneous ($1,108), copy machine charges ($73?' and AV equipment and video rental fees ($578). The following is a list of other libraries in the county and their funding sources, there­ fore the places where services are free: • Tbornapple Kellogg Library in Mid­ dleville — Thornapple Kellogg School Dis­ trict. Tbornapple and Yankee Spring* town­ ships. • Freeport District I Jbrary — Cartion. fry­ ing and Hastings Charter townships. • Dowling Public Library — Baltimore and Johnstown township*. • Putnam Library in Nashville — Castle­ ton. Maple Grove and Assyria townships. • Delton District Library — Hope. Barry. Prairieville and Orangeville townships. • Woodland Township Library. Woodland — Woodland Township. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 16, 1995 — Page 3 Two firms seek move into industrial park Hundreds attend Fillmore Equipment opening Sub zero windchiUs and blowing and drifting enow did not Slop several hundred visitors from coming to Fillmore Equipment for it's Grand Opening and John Deere Day Saturday. A pancake breakfast, free coffee and doughnuts, and viewings of a film about John Deere were all part of the opening. Dtopiays of new equipment were al specific interest to many. A ribbon cutting signified the opening of Fiknore Equipment at 2900 North Broadway Saturday. Present for the occasion were (left lo right) Dixie Stadel-Manshum, director of Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce; Mark Hewitt. Hastings Savings & Loen; Bin Baker, division marketing manager of John Deere/Coiumbus; Gary Frazier, general manager of John Deere/Columbus; Bill Beneflel general manager of Fillmore Equipment; Don Senska manager of finance of John Deere/Columbus; Dave Timmerman, owner; Ken Timmerman, owner; Jim Bailey County Commissioner; Phil Timmerman, owner; Doug Penny, territory manager for John Deere; Harold Penrod, Hastings City manager; Sandy James, County Commissioner Linda Watson. County Commissioner; Tom Mohler, surprintendent of Barry Intermediate School DistrictDorothy Conklin, Riverbend Travel; Cart Schoessel superintendent Hastings Area School System; and Ken Radant. WBCH radio. County Board says ‘no’ again to regional landfil proposal ■f-AdGntpkta News Service 11 was the new Barry County Board of Commisslooers' turn to say no to a proposal ftom Detroit-based City Management Inc. to turn lhe Hastings Sanitary Service Into a regions! UxxtfUl. The board Wednesday voted 6-1 to reject the request to amend the county solid waste plan to allow City Management to accept waste from a dozen surrounding counties. Commissioner Robert Wenger cast the only affirmative vote and Commissioner Emmet Herrington abstained, saying be wanted more time to study the matter. *We aren't interested in (waste tram) 12 counties,* said Commissioner Sandy James. REJECTED, continued from page I "And I disagree with It.- Newman responded. That's your right.* Herrington said. The debate picked up again before commissioners made Mental Health Board Newman added, saying be thought it was rhe County Board's responsibility to pick people who commisslonm believe can do Ute best Job.A response(hose 4 eCiTsJtJfRjtt wMlfei "When we start ibis micro-management process, we undercut that (responsibilities of performance by department beads) and we In turn are responsible for some of lhe performance of that entity.* Herrington said. Board Chairman Jim Bailey mid be wanted IO correct that statement, saying. *We do not bold the depart,nent head (responsible). That Board of Mental Health bolds the department bead responsible." (He) report(s) to that board. That is why we have the checks and balances In our governmental system... 'It's no different than In management today if you have a supervisor out here and he picks the chief executive officer. I mean there's ro checks and balances. He picks somebody that's going to ree things his way." Bailey said. The Board of Mental Health is who Dr. Seelig is responsible to and the Board of Mental Health is who we are responsible for. They serve al our pleasue. If they (the appointed board) make a misuke. it comes back to this board. *1 want that understanding, that there has got to be a checks and balance and that you cannot pick ail the time, the quote words are the good old boy system.* be said. Bailey said he didn't feel commissioners would be doing their jobs if they just rubber stamped everything. 'The buck stops with this board.* Board Chairman Jim Bailey noud that the "public in Barry County who elected us to office" constaendy has voiced opposition to the amendment and that lhe board should honor those sentiments. Last year, the (ormer County Board rejected the amendment and tent it back to Ute Planning Committee. The county's environmental attorney had said lhe amendment wu flawed and could not be approved since it would violate lhe original solid waste plan. However, the committee sent lhe amendment back to the County Board in December without changing it. ccimtpcnu. I usl l> ■ DCw VICwmJh • management process that I've never heard in my many years.* Earlier In the meeting, during public comment, citizen Ward Weiler of Hastings asked the board not to appoint Boa and Radant to the two agencies *od of respect for the people (voters who defeated them).* They (Boze and Radant) were rejected by the people (voters In the primary election),Weiler said After the discussion, commissioners appointed Teddie Soya. Dr. Lawrence Hawkins and Kathryn Mace to three-year terms on lhe Mental Health Board. The recommendation originally had been Hawkins. Mace and Radant. Robert Smedes also had been nominated. Twelve applicants had applied. Appointed to the COA Board were Dona Battisfore- Krebs. Robert Lewis and Audrey Thomas. The recommendation bad been Banisfore-Krebs. Boa and Lewis. BartisforcKrebs and Thomas were appointed to threeyear tenru and Lewis' zrm expires Dec. 31. A total of seven applicants applied. Substance Abuse appointments were made aa recommended: Debra Desrochers and Carol Rogen. They were appointed to threeyear terms Seven applications had beer, received k. rC&UUUMiUUg UK BHKUUUK4A, IMWLtU. Public prexxure agaitot lhe amendment tun been strong since It wu introduced. The County Board received a letter this week from Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Richard Thomar asking commissioners "to cod lhe discussion and bring the matter to a dose. *We will think a host agreement is necessary and desirable to monitor the landfill and well always be open to the discussion of one. but for now the best action would be to take your final vole.* Thomas said in the letter. City Management Inc., purchased Hastings Sanitary Service In 1992. Sometime before August 1993. they asked for an amendment to the Barry County Solid Waste Plan, a plan mandated by the slate. To change a plan, an amendment is requested from the county commissioners. who form a committee (lhe Barry County Sc '.id Waste Planning Committee) to s tidy the amendment.. The Planning Committee is made up according to state law and trust contain $M LANDFILL, continued on page 13 by David T. Young Editor Two tenant! may move Imo the cityowned industrial park or. Starr School Road behind the E.W. Bliss plant it a grant comes through tor the project. L. Joseph Rahn, executive director at the Joint Economic Development Commission, told the City Council Monday night that C & C Inc. and Sabre Manufacturing propose to expand their operations and move into a new industrial park, creating between 30 and 40 new Jobs. Rahn said the JEDC will apply tor a Community Development Block Grant of $142,700 if the dty can come up with a $163,000 proposed local match. The grant money would be used for infraslucture and to extend water and sewer to the park. Council voted unanimously to commit the $165,000. lo be taken from Its water and sewer fund. That annum will be repaid later through taxes on and dty services for the part In the future, if the project proceeds Rahn said about all lhe dty is risking is an administrative fee of about $15X100. The rest of the money would tray wilh the dty it the gram application was ma approved. 'We plan to make it a certified industrial park.- Rahn said. C k C, with Nelson Chapman as presi­ dent. currently operates Its business Inside the Hastings Industrial Incubator, but it wants to graduate to its own site. Steve Reaser runs Sabre Manufacturing, a tool and die operation be started in his own garage about 10 yean ago. It is located now on Starr School Road. Rahn said he is reasonably optimistic that the pieces of the puzzle can fit together for the project, which ultimately is expected ic cost about $650,000. "I think well be right In there when the next round (of grant consideration) starts.* be said. Hastings won $650,000 in grams several years ago lo get its incubator project off lhe ground and U has been rated a huge success. hi other buiineu Monday evening. council memben: • Accepted the low bid of $1,120 from S A S Contractors to repair the fire ball roof. Councilman Frank Campbell objected, saying the dty is pouring money down the drain repaying a flat roof. He moved to have lhe dly take blds on putting on a pilebed roof like the new water worits building has. City Manager Howard Penrod said. *1 don't like fiat roofs either, but were kind of stuck wilh IL* Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said It would take a lot of suucanl modifi­ cation to accommodate such a roof. Campbell's motion wu defeated. • Rejected bids that came in for weak on extending sewer and water to lhe Hanover Village project and authorized Penrod to re­ bld for lhe project lo gel it done at a more modest cost. • Approved Police Chief Jerry Sarver's re­ quest to buy two police cruisers instead of one. The first will be purchased in this fiscal year and the second will be paid for in the 1995-96 fiscal year budget. The problem is that we never order lhe car in lime and we end up waiting ais months to replace two vehicles.* Sarver said. The deadline for the application for the two vehicles is Feb. 28. • Authorized Penrod and city staff to pro­ ceed working out an agreement to extend waler and sewer services lo the stale highway maintenance facility on M-79 In Hastings Township. The state is willing to pay for lhe entire cost of the project Penrod said the agreement likely would be similar to lhe one already In place with Rutland Township. He added that in order for the extesnlon to be allowed, lhe city must forge an agreement with lhe township board. Campbell cautioned. 1 don't warn to pinch us short in any of the projects we've gm go­ ing right now. We need lo lake care of our owaflm.* • Passed a resolution allowing Angela McDonald to keep a cocker spaniel at city property she rents at 1013 W. Green St. near Fish Hatchcry Park. • Approved a request from lhe Tbornappie Arts Council of Barry County for a gaming license lo hold an art auction Nov. It at the Hastings Country Club as part of the Arts Council's 10th anniversary celebration. • Approved a request from Felpausch and the Hershey company to use ball fields al Fish Hatchery Park April 22 for a baseball clinic led by the Golden Kazoos of Battle Creek. Diane Meyer, Felpausch store direc­ tor. said they hope to involve between 200 and 250 kids ages 16 and under. • Received a number of letters from resi­ dents on Green. Church. Bond and Walnut streets, asking that lhey be left out of the proposed Maple Ridge Historic District. * Scheduled a public bearing for 7:45 pun. March 13 to consider vacating a portion of Benson Street. * Referred to lhe city manager a letter about a drainage problem al 522 W. Grand St * Decided to accept the Maple Ridge His­ toric District Study Committee's final report at its meeting Morxlay, Feb. 27. Councilman David J asperse said the dty needs to discuss details of a proposed ordi­ nance with the commitlee in a work session. * Learned that lhe dty has hired Betty Roush u water clerk, replacing Francie Brummel who was hired as admimstrauve assistant. Roush, who starts Monday. Feb. 20. will be paid $7.50 an hour. STEBBINS, continued from page I In an interview with the Banner in 1982. Stebbins said be was a strong proponent of independent bat-ing and community-owned banks. "I still am convinced that the local institution can more effectively serve its market area than either a branch of a large bank, whose home office is some distance sway, or a subsidiary of a large bolding company." he said. Besides his banking career. Stebbins served as a director of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company for many years and was Involved in a number of community activities, including the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Hastings Area Schools' Post-War Building Progra < Committee, the YMCA. Barry County Red Cross. Hastings Planning Commission, Hastings Kiwanis Club and The Tbornapple Foundation, which he helped Siegel Groos and others organize in 1962. As a member of these groups. Stebbins betped establish the first full-time office of the local chamber of commerce and developed Ils first office procedures and accounting system. He served on the advisory committee that approved and submitted to the public the pints for the first post-war expansion of the school building program. As an active member of the screening committee. Stebbins helped establish tentative quotas for Pennock Hospital's fund-raising drive in 1964. For many years, be served as secretary of the YMCA board, later becoming Ils president. In 1965 he wu named "citizen of the year* by the Hutings Elks Club. The Hastings Rotary Club awarded him its Red Rose Citation in 1980. Arrangements are being handled by the Wren Funeral Home, and memorial services will be held at a laser dsse. Elected officials’ pay increase prospects good by David T. Ywag Editor Salary increases recommended for elected Hastings dry officials are likely to be ap­ proved by inaction by the City Council. Council member* Monday night received recommendations made last week by the Of­ ficers Compensation Commission, and. ac­ cording lo local ordinance, if they do noth­ ing for X) days, the pay raises will hold up. If council opposes the increases, it must then vote io reject all lhe recommendations. Counciiwnm>n Maureen Ketchum said she wanted to find a way to reject her own pay increase. 1 thought the whole rule was designed to get officials off the book.** she said. "I think that if we're going to get a raise, we should vote on tt." City Attorney James Fisher and City Manager Howard Penrod said there are several remedies. Qty officials could vote to reject the recommendations from the OCC, they could vote to rescind Ordinance No. 109 of 1973. the rules for accepting or rejecting the raises, or accept the increases and then give the extra money back to the city's general fund or to charity. "All I want to do is vote 'no* on one of the recommendations." Ketchum said. "1 can't justify a raise for myself." She was told that according to lhe rules of the ordinance adopted more than 20 years ago. she cannot consider just her own raise, must voce on ail raises or none. Ketcbu m then said she w anted her discus­ sion on refusing her raise recorded in the of­ ficial minutes of the council meeting. Councilwoman Miriam White and Coun­ cilman Robert May. however, said they ob­ jected to having minutes reflect the com­ ments of just one council member in a dis­ cussion. Meanwhile, the OCCs recommendations likely will "lay on the table" for 30 days be­ fore becoming official. The salary recommendations made last Thursday were. • Qty Clerk — current salary. $39,536; raise to $41333.80 this year, an increase of 5 percent. • City Treasurer — cunent salary. $28353: raise to $30,054.18 this year, an in­ crease of 6 percent. • Mayor — current salary. $7,200. raise io $7300 this year and raise to $8,000 in 1996. • City Council Members — current salary, $1,400*. raise to $1,600 this year and raise to $1300 in 1996 • Board of Review members — $75 per meeting: raise to $85 this year and raise to $95 in 1996. The salaries of the clerk and treasurer for 1996 were not covered because the two posi­ tions will be merged at lhe beginning of the year, under the terms of the new charier, and the job will be appointed instead of elected. 1995 Syrup Queen selected in Vermontville contest Tuesday Valentine's Day was the best ever lor Vermontville's new Maple Syrop Queen Sarah Mater (right). Sarah. 17, daughter of Jim and Jeri Mater of Vermontville, was selected for the honor Tuesday night based on her first-hand knowledge ot syrup making, poise, ability to represent her community and other qualities. She and her court (from left) Teri McDianrud, runner-up; Kris Platte and Marie Balcom wil reign over the annual Vermontville Syrup Festival during the last weekend of April and wiU travel around the state promoting pure maple syrup products �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 16, 1995 Letters It’s tough to live near landfill, sewer The Editor: 7b I think it is ridiculously not funny when Waste Management advertises under Hastings Sanitary Service. Especially when they say they are "keeping Barry County clean.*' What a juke! They ought to be sued for false advertising They are not keeping Barry County dean when they bring other people's trash here. Drive by sometime on North Broadway near the landfill. There is such an odor in either direction for a mile. And try living in each direction of that place. That also goes for the sewer plant in Hastings It stinks so bad that you will get sick. 1 would like lo know when it will have a filler system on it. loo. Elden Shellenbarger Hastings Cooperation needed for veterans’ book To The Editor: I want lo express appreciation to Mike Hook. Jane Barlow, and the other members of the Historical Society Committee who are compiling historical books on our different wan. They cannot do it unless everyone who had a son. a brother, a husband, or the veteran cooperates by sending in information for it After the beautiful book on the county was published by the Historical Society, several said. "My family isn't in it." Why0 Because no one took time lo write it in. So many of our veterans have already pass­ ed away. These books will be a great tribute and memorial to them, and one you will be proud to own. Please don't wait until the books are published, then say. "Mine isn't in it." if you don't know what to write, call Mike Hook at 945-4874 and he will send you a questionnaire. All you need do is fill in the in­ formation. Let's help make these books successful. Helen Ganguillet A Veteran's Widow The language we speak is crazy n The Editor: I see by the Banner that we are due for another school millage election in June. I thought our property tai reduction and two percent mcreaae in the sales tai was the answer lo our school problems, but it seems that is not enough. A few years ago. 1 went lo Hastings High School. We all had lo take English. 1 would like so tell you what English did lo me: Have you ever stopped lo think how lucky we are to be bora in lhe U.S ? h is the most popular language in the world, oae in every seven human beings speak n. More than half the world’s books and three-quarters of the world's mail are in English. Then how in the world did our most popular language get so messed up? English is crazy. There is no egg in eggplant, neither is there any pine or apple in pinrappir English muf­ fins were not invented in England, or french fries in France, there is no hum in Hamburg. We find that quicksand worits rather slow, boxing rings are square, public bathrooms So how long is a ‘blue moon?’ 7b The Editor: This is about the moon, not a compiamr. How many times have you heard that expressior. that something does not happen only once is a btoe moon? It is when we get two full moons in one month. It takes two years and reven or eight months. The moon normally advances one day each month until it gels up lo about the second and lets in a full moon on about the 31aSThere are 21 or 29 days between each full have no baths and a guinea pig is neither a pig. nor from guinea. And why ia it that fingers don't fing. grocers don't grace, humdingers don’t hum and hammers don't ham? We say one goose, two geese, so why not one mouse, and two meese? If a horsehair coat is made of horse hair aad a camel's hair coat is made from camel hair, what ia a mobair coat made from? If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat? Sometimes we feel that all English gram­ marians should be commuted to an os' him for the verbally imane. In what other country could you park in a driveway aad drive in a park way? Recite at a play and play at a recital? Have noses that run and feel that smell? How can a fat chance be a slim chance or is a wire man the same as a wise guy? How can overlook and oversee be the opposite and quite a lot and quite a few be lhe same? How can it be hot as b— one day and cold as ti­ the next? You have lo marvel al the lunacy of a language where a house burns up as It bums down. You fill nut a form as you fill k in and your alarm dock goes off as it goes on English was created by humans, not core ptners. aad you have to reflect on the stupidity of the human race, which is not a race st all. That's why. when the stars are out. they are When 1 wind up my watch. 1 stan it. and when 1 wind up this talk. I slop it. Now you can see what high school and the English language did to me. So. friends, with lhe property discount and lhe big increase in sales tax. please vote *'ao" in June oa the school millage. Floyd L. Miller Bellevue ”we bed a blue moon in May 1966. agam m December 1990. The last one came ia August 1993. We can expect the next one about May 1996 if leap year does not change it. Remember that little rhyme we learned in grade school: Thirty days has September, April. June aad November, ill the real have 31 except February which has 26. oa leap year 29 Now watch your calendar so you will know when dse fun moon cornea, to you can get out there and howl at it. Rai Strickland Heatings HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 PutAthed by farttap Banmr, lac. A Pi won of J-Ad Graphic* Inc. 1M2 N. BroMtaay Hrarang*. Mt 40054-0002 (01«) 940-0904 • NEWSROOM • D«v»d T Young EMma Gdbart pUMMnrEdkr; Nek Hoffrnan BartwaGMi JeviQaiup Teresa Rrth Sharon Mier T.LStenztfartor Margaret Fowtor • ADWmSNK DEPARTMENT • CteamM ad* accepted Monday trough Fndey 0 &m lo 5JO p.m. Setuntay BJ0 a.m. - Noon ScoOOmmen Jerry Johnson Denise Hovel PhySa Bowers SutoKriptien Races: $15 per year in Barry County $17 par year ri Meaning ccxrttes $20.00 per year Maaedwe POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Boa B Hasangs, Ml 49058-0002 Second Class Postage P*d al Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Library fee discouraging lb The Editor: I'm ia toed agreement with Alma Kruger ccncenuag the $45 library fee. What a way io totally discourage use of the library! This is a disservice to the county and denial of literary enrichment. Wonder what Barbara Bush would say about this situation? Gen Szczepanek Hastings Leading nations join to stabilize currencies Investing can be compared to marriage. It has its ups and downs, but if you stick with it for the long haul, you'll usually be rewarded. Spouses who view every problem as the end of their relationship are overreacting. Similar­ ly, investors who view declining markets as catastrophes are usually mistaken. They are reacting io what has already happened, rather than preparing for the future The first quarter of 1994 is a classic exam­ ple of the disadvantages of a short-term outlook During that period, the 15 largest mutual funds in America each recorded a negative return. The Standard and Poor's 500 Composite Slock Index was off 3.8 percent. And the average of approximately 4.000 mutual funds representing 13 different invest­ ment objectives reported a quarter!) loss similar to that of the SAP 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average. But one quarter is a very short period of time, and investors who make decisions based on one quarter's performance are meeting Communication from... CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH We now have a great opportunity to im­ prove our nation's future — but make no mistake, change won’t come easily. We’re at a crossroads, and can change from a nation at risk lo a nation with a hopeful future. Many of us in Congress are energized and excited to have this historic opportunity to bring about what we've been figning and working for I) leaner, more efficient government; 2) lower taxes; 3) a return to family values; and 4) more control over and responsibility for our own lives. But even with a new majority in Congress, we can't assume that it will happen automatically. The forces of big government liberalism are stunned and in retreat, but they're not defeated. As we cut lhe size of government, we'll be criticized. The liberals in the press and on the evening news will sug­ gest that the spending cuts necessary to reach a balanced budget are too harsh. To make these cuts, we're going to have to say "no!" to the pet projects of the special interest groups and lobbyists. As we cut programs we can no longer afford, including some good programs, Americana will have to make some sacrifices. As the Jinnual battle over the federal budget begins, it’s time for Congress to ad. Right now. lhe government borrows 22 cents of every dollar k spends. Our total debit is now $4.7 trillion and tinder die President's budget, dial would rise lo $6.7 trillion by 2000. Pay­ ing the interest on the debt consumes 25 per­ cent ot all federal tax revenue. That's too much borrowing. This irresponsible borrow­ ing has depressed American saving rases below those of most industrialized countries. As a result, biuinrism can't gel loans lhey need so expand aad crape jobs. In addition, ovfetegulauoc costs out economy nx.r than $500 billion annually This overregulalioo hits business like a wrecking ball, demolishing the hopes of American workers and entrepreneurs. That’s too much regulation. Finally, the federal government spends more than $1.5 trillion a year. That’s too much spending Americans realize it every time they pay their taxes or read the withholding statement on their paychecks. If you're aa average taxpayer in Michigan, you pay 42 cents out of every dollar you earn in taxes. That's too much uses. I. for one. am willing to say "No!" to big government. The time for talk is over. The American people will no longer tolerate ex­ cuses from government. That's why I'm con­ cerned when I see many of my colleagues in Congress back away from the tough spending cuts. To succeed, taxpayers all over America must I) give up some of -w government ser­ vices. and 2) be active in ue effort to explain why we have to stop tax-and spend government. The road ahead is not going to be easy for us. h's going lo take the de< ication of citizens all over lhe United Slates t< make sure the job gels done. The last election replaced the fears of decline in this country with hope. Obvioulsy, our work is cut out for us, but we must be determined to CJt spending and work toward a balanced budget. Let's hope, for the sake of our children and grandchildren, that we succeed. [FINANCIAL FOCUS Ambfedty Marti D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones * Cs. long-term objectives. Taking a longer-term view, those 15 largest funds were up an average of 11.4 percent for each of the three years immediately preceding the first quarter 1994 loss. Johnson's average of growth-and-income funds, which closely parallels the market indexes, showed a 12 per­ cent annual compounded rate of return for the 10-year period of 1964-94 — which included the first quarter of 1994. The largest declines in the first quarter of 1994 were those of the municipal bond fund average (of! 5.5 percent) and the utility fond •verge (off 7.1 percent). Investors in both of these sectors are typically concerned with cur­ rent income - and both types of foods con­ tinued to pay regular dividends even though their market value declined. Investors who carefully select funds to meet their objectives should not be overly concerned about short­ term market action. Even when it seems you're always wrong, patience is paramount. If you had invested $5,000 in the Dow at lhe precise market peak every year for the past 20 years, and then wat­ ched stocks tumble in "94. your $100,000 in­ vestment still would have grown to $466,896. Monitoring your investments is prudent. Day-to-day worry about price is not. Your most important investment decision is lo begin. Define your goals, and select the best investment to get you there. Then, have the discipline to stand hack and let them work for you. Slock market fluctuation u a fact of life. Upward fluctuations generally don't cause much concern. Aad, for long-term mvestors, neither should downward fluctuations. Stick it out through the bad times, and you just might live happily ever after. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business lest Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company CiOBB AT&T 51»fa Ameritech 42*/. Anheuser-Busch 54’/. Chrysler 45s/. Clerk Equipment 53’/. CMS Energy 24'/. Coca Cola 52 Dow Chemical 66'/. Exxon 62=/. Family Dollar 13'/. Ford 26 General Motors 40s/. — Great Lakes Bancorp Hastings Mfg. 24*/> IBM 75s/. JCPenney 43’/. Johnson & Johnson 56’/. Kmart 14'/. Kellogg Company 55 McDonald's 33’/. Sears 471/. Southeast Mich. Gas ir/> Spartan Motors 11'/. Upjohn 33’/. Gold $376.30 Silver 4.78 Dow Jones 3958.25 Volume 301,000,000 Change ♦ 'A -'/. + •/. + */. —1’4. + ’fc -Is/. +1 + '/. —’/. + '/. ♦1 -’/. + 1*fc + N. —1 —'h —'/. + */. + 1'/. — -*h —Vh ♦ 15 + .10 + 2056 Become well informed.. The BANNER...Every We Know Your Legislators: % |g | Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, RusseB Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser. tfistriC representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423. phone395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (bring, Carton, Woodtond, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-83& Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48900, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Boor 30014, Lansing, Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 16, 1995 — Page 5 Even with $45 fee, the library’s a bargain 7b The Editor: Since I’ve seen several letters to the editor protesting the borrower's charge being made by the Hastings Public Library to non­ residents of its service area. I d like to try to explain the logic and justice of h. It has to do with the costs of operating a good library and how libraries are funded First, everyone in Barry County has a library to use without paying a fee beyond what's paid in taxes to support it. But the Hastings Public Library is not the primary library for everyone in lhe county, but only fur for city and Rutland Township residents. It also used to serve, and probably still does, all students in the Hastings school district just as a matter of good will, though it gets no ex­ tra funding from anyone for serving this extra large population. It also does a good job of children's pro­ gramming so that students and pre-schoolers may find activities that appeal to them. Other libraries also offer these services, and school libraries could do so if they were adequately funded for such extra-curricular programming. One writer mentioned that the county might better spend money to support the library in­ stead of fighting over the animal shelter. In­ The February Exchange Club of Hastings' “Citizens of the Month" from Central Elementary School are (from left) Jessica Hammond. Courtney Col­ vin with teacher Debbie Storms. Missing is Mark Peake Road plows did good job Sunday 7b The Editor: Exchange ‘Citizens of the Month’ named Our gratitude should go to lhe Barry County Road Commission, and especially lo the driver who plowed Head Rond al 7 a nt. on Sunday morning. Feb. 12. Good job' Those drifts were challenging and their ef­ forts were appreciated. Lori Conklin Hastings deed it might, but there is no county financial support of the Hastings Public Library . I am guessing that if the counity would contract to give even two-tenths of a mill support to the Hastings library, it would gladly serve all county residents fcrff free. Rutland Township has contracted for ser­ vice. Hastings Township, which formerly was part of the library's service area, has not. It chose instead to support the Freeport Library, though my guess would be that few Hastings Township residents go there for service. One problem is that takes a certain sizey/ population to support a good library, often said to be a minimum of 50,000 — about the population of our whole county. To benefit small libraries, the state has encouraged regionalization so that members of each region can borrow from each other. As often happens with Barry County ser­ vices, its library services also are split among several surrounding regions. The Nashville and Delton libraries, for example, belong to different regions, or cooperatives, from the Hastings library and do not. therefore, have reciprocal borrowing privileges with NOTWEAMNGA SARIYBEUCANCOST YDUANARNIAIK. Hastings. The cooperative system does mean, however, that everyone in the county has not only his or her own library's collection available, but also that of the whole region. Which would include wire larger libraries. Everyone should be able lo borrow almou any booh he or she wants by going lo his or her own library lo request a specific title or subject, and it will be provided from somewhere within the cooperative region. Using other mtcrlibrary loans, almost all lhe libraries in lhe nation are available lo a member of any small public library The reason that non-residents in lhe Hastings library's area arc asked lo pay $45 for a borrower's card is that the amount charged is lhe actual cost of the service per borrower, funded by taxes. stale aid. penal fines, etc. Actually, it's a bargain, about the coat of two new hard-bound books st the bookstore Is this loo complicated a picture of library funding lo understand? Eileen L. Oehler Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/ Zoning Commission win conduct a public hearing on Merck It, 1886 «t 7:30 P.M. in the Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St., Hastings, Michigan. Ths subject of ths public hearing win be the consideroften of ths following amendments to the 1978 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. MAP CHANGE • A 1-95 Request to rezone property In Sec. 17. T2N, R10W, Comm, at center post of Sac. 17, T2N. R10W, th N 465 ft., th E 1320 ft. m/l to N-S 1/8 line, th S 486 ft. to E-W IM Uns. th W 1320 ft. to POB (See outlined area on map.) moMASTOao. WOUIBMiUrMiaail' ■qumsstk This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Orangeville Twp., Barry County, Michigan. MAPCHAMW-A-S-SS Request to rezone properties in Sec. 6, T2N, R10W, Lots 1-45 of the Ptat of Lynden Johncock. and Lots 46-217 of Lynden Johncock Rat fl. Citizen of the Month for February at Pleasantview Efefnentary Is Jeff Jolley, with teacher Eleanor Vonk. Northeastern Elementary students who have been named Exchange Club Citizens ot the Month Include (from left) Ashley Travis, Lindsay Morri and Sarah Haines, with teacher Don Schlls. KEEP TIE GREEN LIGHT SHINING Thanks to MDA research, for more than a million Americans af ected by neuromuscular diseases, the future looks brighter than ever. MOR Hastings Exchange Club Citizens of the Month for February at Southeastern Elementary are (from left) Samantha Smith, Terra Sulcer and Joel Strickland, with teacher Cindy Wilcox. Also Beg. at monument “O" of Lynden Johncock Plat, Sec 8, T2N. R10W, th S Odeg. 33* E 247.11 ft, th S Mdog. 27* W 14363 ft. to a traverse line along shore of Gun Lake, th N 32 deg 54*52" E 5766 ft. along ad traverse line, th N 4deg. 50'11" E 12168 ft. along sd traverse line, th NW*ty 123 ft. along traverse line; th NE’ly to Joy Rd . th SE’ly to POB. a well informed reader on local and county issues that affect you. Call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 (See outlined area on map.) This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Orangeville Twp., Barry County. Michigan. Request to rezone the following properties in Sec. 8 A 9, T2N. R10W, Orangeville Township: The SW IM. NE IM. Sec. 6. T2N, R10W Including Lots 1-20 of Lapham's Airport Lots and Lots 76-96 and Outlet 8 of Lapham's Air­ port Lots No. 2. Also the SE 1M. NE IM. Sec. 8, T2N. R10W. And Inclu ding ail land tying South of Wildwood Road in the NE IM. NE IM. Sac. 8, T2N. R10W. Also in Sec. 9. T2N, R10W, Beg. at SW cor of Lot 39. Fawn Laks Plat, th N 2deg 10* W 893.29 ft. th N 4deg 13*28" E 126.02 ft., th N 22dog E100 ft. th N 30dsg E 10C ft.; th N 44deg 50* E 14060 ft. th around a curve to the left chord measuring N 1deg 58*30" E 182-29 ft; th N 40dog 50* W 244.12 ft. th N 42dog 3T30" W 318^7 ft. th S 65deg 30' W 1322.26 ft. th S 2deg E 1547 ft, th N 88dog E 1035.28 ft. to POB (See outlined area on map.) MuaciHar Dystrophy AaaocHafton 1-800-572-1717 WE'RE MOVIN' OUT WITH BIG SAVINGS HUGE SELECTION Of HOMECREST KITCHENS BATH CABINETRY This map Is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Orangeville Twp., Barry County, Michigan. Today’s hotest styles and finishes *32 different styles • Traditional and contemporary Jr/* 4 different woods, plus laminates < • White raised panel doors • European styling at affordable prices nx J OAK t28 *° & KITCHEN lr IATH DESIGN (05 n. Mam Nashville, mi 49073 (517) 852-3906 All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity lo be hoard at the above mentioned time and place. The proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further Information. HICKORY Carpet. Vinyls. Replacement Windows Building and Remodeling Nancy L. Boersme, Barry County Clerk (2-16 A 3-9) I �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 16, 1995 Rutland Twp. Board says it’s not 100 percent behind asphalt plant by J«aa Gallup Slat! Wnur Rutland Charter Township residents who oppose an asphalt plant proposed by lhe Barry County Road Commission were told that the Township Board has not given unqualified support to the idea, despite published .-eports that all townships supported it. Members of the board said they had learned of the proposal at last month s meeting tbe same time that residents listened lo Road Commission members explain their plans for such a plant. Putting an asphalt plant in the township depended on zoning, said Supervisor Robert Edwards. "If it is in a proper zone and allowed by special use, then they could do it. and your recourse would be in the courts," he told the critics. 'If not — if they had to rezonc (to allow Hauiop Ru» Sarver. Pawor tmtrnm. 643-9224 Suefay Ser9:43 *-■- - Bfote Cla»ae» far ail a*Ea. 10.40 - Moraa* bfe't prafcteim - Divorce. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2730 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arata. Psator Church office phone 948-2349 Sanday worship 9:00 a m. and 1045 a.a> Sunday dutdrea s charch Turifay prayer aad share tune 9:30 Wadaeaday evening service 6:30 pm Youth group meets Wi Ami fay 6:30 p m also Nursery available for all services. Bnag the whote tamtly WELCOME CORNhR* UNITED METHODIET CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. H—tmgs. Ml 49038. Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 3674061 or Dnricae Pickard. MS-3974 Wonhfa Serraxs v—-w. 9X» a.—, and 11XIO a.re.; Sunfay School. 9.43 a m. 4 H meets Mondays. 6:30 p« to 8:00 M MS-3365 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4117 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Bea Her­ ns*. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:30; Wi ten fay evosa*s from 6XX3-8XJ0 pre foe yourin meet at the church, bang a sack tench HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Stare Road. Ilario*. Mteh James A. Camp­ bed. PMor. Sunday School 9:30 a.*.. cfaares for all ages Moran* Wonhip 10:45 a.m. Nursery pn> rated Sunday Fifing Service. 6 pro Wedneaday actmtsm 7.-00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ Bible Qua (^m 2 through 7 or first grads). Eids Club ar Junior Bible Qua (agm B-12); Yanfa Mnenri or Toon tote Qua (^re 13-19); Adak tote Study - No age limits FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodfawn. Hauungs. Mxfagaa 948-8004 Revin Shortey. Senior Pastor James R. Barrett. Aaat Prator Suautey Services: Sunday School 945 a m.. Oneam for all <£» 11 XX) a m Moramg Wonfap Service. Jr. Church up to 4* Grade. 600. Eveaung Service. Writers fay: 6:30 Awaaa Clubs, 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman HaH; 7:00 ML, A fain Prayer treating. 1:15 p.m.. Adult Chou pracree NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Chartes Fisher. Pastor A waretna of ft. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:30 a m the plant) — we would have lhe option to turn it down." he explained. A site plan that must be filed with any zoning change would have to be given the the Township Planning and Zoning Commission. Critics of a plant, which would be located behind tbe existing Road Commission buildings on Green Lake Road west of Hastings, say that despite assurances by commission officials, there would be air and water pollution. Tara Walldorff, a resident of Yeckley Road, asked that a formal risk assessment be done now to determine if there would be any adverse effect on public nealth Others in the audience suggested that if an asphalt plant were built, it would run for more than one month in tbe summer, a period they said was suggested by a Road Commission official Also at tbe Feb. 8 meeting, the board Tarry Lane (ar Starr School Road). Witham Gardner. Ptolor Church pboue awnbar ia MS-2170 Com aawtfy Service Center awnber ia 943-2361 Sofarfa) services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a m (for all ^m. reteta -al daidrea) and Worfa* Service at 11XX) a.—. Jou> us far Frayw Meaoag held Taaadayt. 7XKMXB pre Our Cnaia-airj Service Center. 302 E. Green Street, is open to the public Mon­ days and Wcdneacteys. 9:00- 12X30 noon. Donafams of rinskisg m good, ctean enndihon are accepted only daring above hours. If you are m read of ctato* ptease call 943-2361 for an appointment BARRY CO. CHURCH INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (moding address - 1651 Mateos Rd . Hasuags. Ml 49050 meeting al Thonms Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Mtetorr. Jun Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9.30 a.-.. tote School; 10:30 Marte* Waite*. 6XX) pm.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p m. Wr farefay. in home Bible stndy Call far locauoo - 623-3110. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. B05 3 Jefferson Fiftrr Chartes Fisher. Pastor ftanday Mam 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 1:00 a m and 11:13 a. re.; Confessions Saturday 400-4:30 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Paeaor Susan Trowbridge. (616) 943-9392 Sunday School iO ■ re.; Worship 11 am.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Box 63. Hastn*s. Ml 49036 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South st M-79 Rev. Jim Fox. pastor, phone MS-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cafty Cotam. choir director Sun day Htorwng: 9:45 a m . Sunfay School; 11XX) aJfe. Moran* Wor­ ship; 7:13 p.m.. Youth FeUowsh*. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Warship. Nursery far all services, tratuporutma prorated so and from moramg services. Prayer meeting. 7 XX) p.m. Wednesday. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd . 6 mi. South. Pastor Brest Branham Phone 623-2283 Sunday School re KhOO a.m Wor­ th* 11 .*00 a m.; Evening Service al 6 00p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.-00 pm CHUBCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ way. Randall Hartman. Prefer Tusste) Services 9:43 a m. Sunday School Hour. UOOam Moramg Worth* Servce; 6:00 p.m Evc^ sag Semes; Wednesday 7 00 p.m. Services far Adults. Teem rod Children The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTWOS SAVmOS k LOAM, FA HMtlngt and Uk, OdMM WMN FUNHAL HOMI HsaMaga FUXFAB INCOSPOSAnD of Haatlns, NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mambar F.D.I.C TNI HASTINOS BANNER AND REMINDER ISM N. Broadway - Haatlng, BOSLEY PHARMACY ■Proacrtptfona" — 11S S. Jeheraon — 9*5-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Haatmga. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. m Cook Rd OF - HaaHngs, Michigan ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd.. Haauap. Ml 49038 Father Gate Johnson Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Dehoa) after 6 p.m. weekdays or ail day weekends. Sue fay Morning Prayer 9:45 a.m . Mam IOXJO a m HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hrefa*. Michigan. O Kent Reiter. Pamor Sally C Reiter. Director of Chnstian Education Sunday 9:30 and 11:00 Moran* Worship Services. Nurierv provuted. Broad­ cast of 9:30 service over WBCHAM as) FM 9:30-10:30 Charch School Classes. 10:30 Fellowship and Refreshmenu ta the Dunag room. 11:20 Children's Church Feb. 22 — 7^)0 Chancel Choir Practice. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 B. North ft . Micheel Amon, Pastor Phone 943-MI4. Sunday. Feb 19 - 8.-00 aad 10:43 a m Holy Comnrnuoa; 9:30 Church School (all vm); Thursday. Feb. 16 6JOOMdren's Choir. 7 Advaa turers; 7XX) Adult Choir. 8:00 AA. Saturday. Feb 18 - 10:00 Cere rheum. 8XD NA. Tuesday. Feb 21 - 700 3tepfaft*p. Supv Wedasattey, Feb 22 - IO^» Wordwstchers; 7 XX) Education Comm HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green aad Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Church phone (616) M3-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Broad cast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM te ICb30a.ro SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Coflee Fettowsh* 10:30 a m ; Worth* IIXX) a m. Mi-Hi A Sr-Hi Youth Fellowship 3:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS: FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Children's Choir. Pre-school thru first grade 3 00 p.m; Second thru Sixth Grade 3:30 p.m ; Prepared Light Meal 6XX) p.m.; BMc Study 6.43 p.m.; Acnvntea far Kids 6:43 p.m ; First Wednesday of mouth u Game Night far all ages THURSDAYS Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. Fndsy. Feb. 3 — Confirmatioa Overnight to Lrerfa*. Wednesday. Feb 8 Prayer Group. 11:30 ajn.; U M Women Luncheon aad Program. 12X10 noon Saturday. Feb 18 Goodwill Class Pctluck/Program 600 p.m . Youth to R-Wmgs Hockey Game. 6:00 p.m Sunday. Feb. 19 - Sunday School Special Event - Movie Game Alteraoon 2 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 21 - U.M. Men Dinner and Program for An­ nual Ladres Appreciation Night Wcdaesttey. Feb 22 - Hope and Fredi U.M. Women Circles 9 30 a.m.; Ruth U.M. Women Circle 1:00 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 25 — Walk for Warmth at Free Methodist Church 9XX) a m Suafay. Feb 26 - Fnh Bow) Oflenng for Hunger. Monday. Frt. 27 - Joy and Chan­ ty U.M. Women Circles 7:30 p.m. SUPPORT GROUPS - VJ.P.'a (Vilify Impurod Frnow 9:30 a m. first Friday of moath September thru May. Narcotics Anonymous 12XX) Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8:00 p.m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12:30 p at Wedncwteys. Co-Dependenu Anonymous 7 30 p.m. Tteandeys. and 900 a m Satunteyi Tops No. 338 — 9:13 a.m. Thursdays; Alcoholics Anonymous. 4 00 p.m. Wednesdays heard some preliminary figures for possible renovation and improvements to lhe township hall. Gary Arnold, township engineer, and Jerry Bemaih from BernaibCoakley Associates Archiiects Inc. gave tbe board the figures Making lhe hall meet the specificaiions of tbe Americans with Disabilities Act, providing a fire resistant vault for records, adding a meeting room for 150 people, having a separate kitchen and additional storage space would cost the township ‘ $450,000. Arnold reported Edwards immediately said that was out of the question and asked for a much scaled down version, with some things taken out. or left for another, later dale Estimates for work called for costs of $85 lo $95 per square foot. Several things in lhe hall would have io be taken care of soon. Bcniath said, such as the bathrooms. He said they were "not even close" to meeting ADA requirements. The building itself and the roof are in good shape, and lhe mechanical room is fairly new. There is no air conditioning in the building. Suggestions considered were to renovate whai had to be done, but not build the meeting room, and not equip a kitchen. Edwards said he was unsure that even a scaled down estimate of $210,000 was possible. He said the board members planned to sell some township property they no longer wanted or needed to finance tbe improvements to the hall. "We need to be looking at (them)." be said of the renovations. Tbe utility bills are unbelievable." Trustee Russ Palmer noted that the construction of the former school bouse was done when tbe cost of fuel for heat was not a consideration. "This is an example of most peculiar engineering. It had a loop around tbe building to beat with hot water. There is no I way to revamp the bathrooms and air ducts arc going through existing space. It was buili when fuel was extremely cheap," Palmer said. Arnold advised the board that going wilh less than the alternative, less expensive plans, "doesn't make much sense." Edwards suggested that the township would have to make do with the present meeting room for now but, "Rutland is growing, and sometime in lhe future, we're going to have to have a larger meeting room." In a different matter, when Arnold asked Edwards' opinion on Arnold working as engineer for tbe City of Hastings and the township at tbe same time. Edwards advised against it. Arnold cited several cases when his firm had worked on projects that involved two governmental bodies, such as shared sewer or water projects where there had been no problem. However. Arnold said, he would no( take the position if the township board advised against it. "1 know your integrity, but I'm personally uncomfortable when our' engineer is their' engineer," Edwards said. "I would rather you would be our sole engineer in township government. I know things arise that we don't anticipate." Arnold agreed not to represent tbe township and tbe city at the ume time, saying there were disadvantages to representing both. "A major thing is public perception and appearance," he said. The rest of the meeting was taken up with discussion of lhe zoning of separate parcels of land in the commercial district of tbe township. Since most of the zoning is simply "commercial," the Planning and Zoning Commission has gene through the district and made decisions on how to make the zoning more closely fit actual use. GeraldJama Anden| DELTON - Gerald James Anders, 85. of Delton, passed away on Monday, February 13. 1995 at Tbornapple Manor in Hastings. He was born on January 19, 1910 in Hope Township, the son of Robert and Jennie (Will­ son) Anders. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1927. He had farmed most of his lifetime. Mr. Anders wu a member of the Glass Creek Grange, Life Member of Bernard Histor­ ical Society. His hobbies included; baseball, all sports, detr hynting and music He served with tbe Uni’cJ States Army Air Force as an airplane instrument mechanic during World War II, .rationed near London, He wu preceded in death by his parents; brother Ronald in 1978; niece, Jeanine Anders Quinn in 1977; nephew, Francis Springer, step­ mother, Emma wallace Anders; step-brother, Charles Wallace. Survivors include two sisters, Gertrude Springer of Delton and Mrs. Robert (Lauris) VanBoven of Kalamazoo and Florida; one step-sister, Beulah Smith of Delton; a sister-in­ law, Sarah Anders of Delton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Gerald Gallaway of the McCallum Church officiating. Burial was at Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimen or lhe Del! m District Library. Envelopes available at he funeral home. Harold Starks BERNICE, OKLAHOMA - Harold Starks, 83, of Bernice Oklahoma and formerly of Hast­ ings passed away on Sunday, February 12. 1995 in Oklahoma. He wu married to Majesty Becker oo April 4, 1942. He retired from the Checker Cab Company of Kalamazoo. The past twenty years he hu made his home at Box 3566, Bernice, Oklahoma 74331. Survivors are his wife, Majesty; son and wife, Terry and Sherry Starks of Oklahome; three grandchildren. Burial waa in Vinita, Oklahoma. |Thomas E Stebbins| HASTINGS - Thomas F. Stebbins, 80, of Hastings, long-time Hastings businessman and community leader, pasaed away on Wednes­ day, February 15,1995 at St Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Wren Funeral Home. BRADENTON, FLORIDA - Ralph Brian V ickery, 33, at Bradenua. Florida and former­ ly of Delton, passed away on Thursday, Febru­ ary 9, 1995 in Bradenton. He was born on February 4,1962, the m of Harry and Dorisjean Vickery. He graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1980 and aoeoded Manatlee Junior Coilege in Bndeaaon. Ronda. Mr. Vickery was a roofing contractor. His hobbies included boating, interior decor­ sting and landscaping. He was preceded in death by his father, Hany Vickoy, Sr. in 1986. Survivors include his mother, Dorisjean Vickery of Delton; brothers, Harry “Chip” Vickery, Jr. and wife Karen, Alan Vickery and wife Denise, Paul and Sue Vickery an of Delton, Phil Vickery and wife Mary of Battle Creek; sisters, Janis and Vaughn Double of Kalamazoo, Nita and John Acker and Normajean Campbell and Nick all of Delton and Karen Vickery and Tom of Bradenton. Florida; many nieces and nephewa. Funeral Services were held on Monday at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ryan White Foundation or Barry Community Hospice. Envelopes available at the funeral home. |VictorJ. Midtuika Hastings Kiwania Club presents a... WDHLD THUVEL SERIES Narrated by... Dwayne L. Merry in Person “UNITED GERMANY” Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, Feb. 17 • 7 PM PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lace> Road. Dow h ng. Ml 49030 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) M5-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service: 9 30 am. Sunday School 1100 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p m Prayer ume Wednesdays. 7 00 p.m Awns Program Thuncays 6 30-8:30 p.m Ages 3 and 4 thru 5th and 6th grade Edwards said the major focus was to "clean up the zoning," but also to make it easier for owners of commercial property to operate In the township and to sell their property. Ixx example, if a business was located in a straight commercial zone, and was actually doing business that fit in a heavier zoning such as commercial 2 or 3. new owners would have to come before the Township Board to request rezoning and pay the attendant fees. Those with an interest in a particular parcel were invited to speak about possible changes in zoning, and several Edwards explained that the board could not change the rezoning, but could ask that the Planning and Zoning Commission again look at its recommendations for certain parcels. After discussion, several parcels were taken out of the master list for reconsideration by the commission. Tbe rest were adopted unanimously, with Trustee Jerry Bradley absent. In other business, the board passed a resolution against tbe concept of using an abandoned railroad right-of-way as a trail for recreational use. Tbe vote against tbe idea promoted by the "Thornapple Trails Association" was unanimous. Edwards said a previous plan to make a recreational trail on tbe same right­ of-way was called "Rails to Trails,* and was opposed by the board. "Just because lhey call it a different name — it's still the same," Edwards said. "We need to go on the record (as opposed) and submit it to the Barry County Board of Commissioners." Tbe board also welcomed new Trustee Sandra Hause to her first board meeting. She replaces Jan McKeough who resigned when moving out of the township. Due to School Activity at Central Auditorium a NEW LOCATION Lecture Hall HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL 84UN8R MANAGB TRUES 84 Lumber Company, the fastest growing national lumber chain, has career opportunities today. Ad vancement la rapid and ail promotions are from within. First year earnings average 18-22,000 Bene­ fits Include hospitaliza­ tion. life insurance, profit sharing and much more. If you enjoy a combination of sales and physical work, have completed high school (some college preferred) then you may quality. No knowledge of building materials neces­ sary — we’ll teach. Must be willing to relocate. Immediate Openings ACT NOW! See: Al Jewell Friday. February 17 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Apply at: 84 Lumber Company 4575 Clay Ave SW Wyoming. Ml or fax resume- to: (816) 534-1729 Ab EfaS Oppcrtfaty Efatof* MF W | LAKE ODESS A - Victor J. Mkhutka, 65. of Lake Odessa, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 1995 at his residence. He was born on November 11, 1929 in Shepardsville, lhe son of George and Valeria (Grecnar) Michutka. He graduated from Ovid High School in 1948 and married Delores Warnke on Septem­ ber 1, 1956 in Owosso. Mr. Michutka served in the United States Air Force for four years from October 26. 1948 to August 25,1952 He was employed with the C & O Railroad for 33 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa, VFW Post *4461 in Lake Odessa, the Knights of Columbus and was a past member of the Lake Odessa Lions. He was preceded in death by one son, Stephen, on August 1, 1960 at age 13 months; three brothers, Joe, John and his twin, Vincent Surviving are his wife, Delores; two sons, Joe (Sherrie) Michutka of darksville and Timothy (Judy) Michutka of Abeline, Texas; three daughters, Julie Michutka (Elliot Chikofsky of Boston; Karen Michutka of Hampton, Virginia and Diane Michutka of Alexandria, Virginia; six grandchildren; two brothers. Don (Wanda) Michutka of Albu­ querque. New Mexico and Paul Michutka of Saginaw; two sisters. Jennie Gilligan and Jose­ phine Perry both of Kalamazoo. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday at Sl Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa, with Father Thomas Boufford officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Looking for Extra Cash? C9//...945-9554 Sell Anything FAST! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 16, 1995 — Page 7 Students hold second Author’s Tea Laura French to mark 90th Laura French will observe her 90th birth­ day on Thursday, Feb. I6. Mrs. French, a lifelong resident of Bellevue, rs well known in the area for her paper hanging and her cake decorating. Friends and relatives are invited to send her a card at 232 N. East St.. Apt. F. Bellevue. Ml 49021. Happy birthdav mom. Love from your family Bonnie and Tom Wood. Carol and Ed Whiting. Arlene and Sol Lcvestock. Gay and Melba French. Keith and Barb French, and Jack and Bertha French. Atkinson-Seeterlin united in marriage Amy Atkinson and Nicholas Scetcriin were joined in marriage on Nov. 5. 1994. at Our Lady of the Lakes Church in Waterford. Michigan. Parents of the bndc and groom arc James and Mary Atkinson of Hastings and James and Evelyn Seeterlin of Waterford. The couple now resides in Auburn Hills. Michigan. Archer-Danigelis to wed in September Mr. and Mn Lawrence Archer of Chener field. Missouri, (formerly Hesiingsi are pleased lo announce the engagement of their daughter. Dawn Michelle, to James S. Demgelis. son of George and Leah Dnmgelis. at Nonh Muskegon. Michigan The bride elect is a graudale of Hastings High School and Western Michigan Umvuiiiy. The groom lo be is a graduate of North Muskegon High School and Wetem Michigan University A September 1995 wedding is being planned Chet and Billie Sleight of Gun Lake celebrated their 50th wedding anniversry with a train trip to Canada. Thu special trip was shared and sponsored by the couples children, Sandy and Bob Verhnde. Tim and Claudia Sleight. Ted aieigni ano granucniioren. A military wedding in 19*4 look place in Little Rock. Arkansas Some purchases are so special they take your breath away. Some just give it back. Utfi the American Lung AsaociaBon* of Michigan's Go! Pnvdege Card*, you wR be able to play one fme rotmd of golf at mere than 150 go# courses for just fighting the *1 Idler ot chfkfoen Georgia Jarman turns 94 Feb. 18 H's A Stater! Cody William Charles Geiger, the little son of Charles and Nicole Geiger of Big Rapids. Michigan wishes to announce the birth of his sister Brittany Carolyn, bom Saturday. January 21. 1995 at Mecosta Hospital. She tipped the scales at 8 pounds and 8 ozs. and measured 20Mj inches long She is also welcomed by grandparents. Bill and Becky Keysor of Middleville and Ron and Christy Geiger of Freeport. Great grandparents arc Charles Geiger of Kentwood. Mary Walton of Tennessee. Lloyd Keysor of Evart, and Dick and Bcmtc Witbeck also of Evart. Brittany Carolyn was named after her great grandmother. Carolyn Keysor who passed away last August of 1994 BOk, Christian Evan, bom at Bronson Metnodist Hospital on Feb. 2 at 9:55 p.m. to Herb and Sharon Dawson, weighing 6 lbs.. 11 ozs.. and 21 Vt inches long GIRL. Mikayla Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan 28 at 9:24 p.m. to Regina and George Young. Freeport, weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long BOY, Raymond Dean, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. I at 3:47 to Renee and Dean Kosbar. Hastings. weighing 9 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 22 inches long GIRL, Joseph and Helen Smith are proud to announce the arrival of their new daughter. Morgan Kay. weighing 8 lbs.. 9 ozs. and measures 20 Vi inches long Her brother Heath welcomed her home Proud grandparents arc Jim and Shan Musser and Jack and Julie Bryans, both of Hastings HELP DRIVE DOWN THE RATE OF KIDNEY DISEASE WHILE SAVING THZ ENVIRONMENT __ under one year of age and the >3 Idler <i America kaig dseue This golf season, get the Golf PrMlege Card and give back the breath of kie Woodland NEWS...by Lucm The Woodland Township firemen unpacked and tried out their new Hinman Jaws of Life extraction tool last Thursday evening. They have held fund drives to buy this equipment for several weeks, including holding a pancake breakfast. Local banks and businesses also have donated to the fund. They still need somewhere around SI.000 before the $8,000 goal is reached and the equipment cost is paid. Thu particular, tool is light weight to carry and operates off of a marine battery, making it easier to use than some of the Jaws of Life devices made by other manufacturers that re­ quire gasoline engines to operate The Hinman Jaws of Life and necessary comes in two metal boxes. TK-te boxes, plus $35 More importantly, you‘I be Authors showing their books are (back, from left) Jared Ford. Megan Ulrich, Megan Davis, Robby Westfall, Krystle Kosbar, (front, from left) Dustin LaRoe, Jerryd Eaton and Jake Elliott. The pieces of equipment necessary to operate Georgia Jarman w ill be celebrating her 94th birthday on February 18th. She is residing at Clark Home 1546 Sherman S.E., Grand Rapids. Ml 49506. She would like lo hear from her friends in Hastings. Sleights enjoy anniversary trip Students in Cindy Bender's second grade class al Southeastern Elementary had their se­ cond "author's tea" Jan. 27. Several parents and grandparents were in attendance as authors read their publications Afterward. rice cakes, fortune cookies, and punch were served in conjunction with a study of the Chinese New Year. Newly published authors are Dustin LaRoe. "Friends;” Jared Ford. ""The Evil Wolf;” Megan Ulrich. "The Puppies;” Krystle Kosbar. "My Cat;" Robby Westfall. "My First Dog;" Jake Elliott. "The Fake Santa" and "The Broken Arm: A True Story;" Jerryd Eaton. “Cookie s Week" and Megan Davis. "The Puppy.** New stones by previously published authors include. "The Christmas Santa Almost Missed," a chapter book by Elizabeth Kruko; "The Runaway Christmas Tree.” by Catiiin Branch; “The Injured Bat: A True Story." by Kathlyn Rounds; "Duckman." by Joel Maiville; "The Party." by Allison Cooney; "The Magic Christmas tree." by Alexander Bcrry-Ploeger; "The Cats." by Corey Fueri; "Tile Vet." by Luke Tossava and "The Zoo," by Katie Slocum. (1277) get injured people out of a wrecked car. It takes two or three firemen to operate the equipment safely. Anyone can still donate toward the fund to pay for the new life-saving equipment by sen­ ding checks or money orders to Woodland Township Fire Department. 156 South Main, Woodland. Mich. 48897 Denise Daniels and I went out to dinner in Hastings last Monday evening. Feb 6 because of the weather, which has been bad the party that was held at the Hastings Elks Club the previous Saturday evening. Tbe par who has lived in the United States for 25*6 years and has lived in Woodland for 15 She now lives in Hastings and works al the Barry County Prosecutor’s office. Denise said she took the citizenship test in October in Detroit. She was sworn in at the Gerald R. Ford Museum by U.S. District Judge Robert Holmes Bell on Dec. 13. The following day she registered to vote at the Hastings Secretary of State's office. The group with which she was sworn in as a citizen included 86 other people from 36 countries. She said she was the only Australian. Several friends and family members went with her to the swearing in ceremony A singer sang four patriotic songs and light refreshments were served after the event Daniels came from Brisbane 25 yean and a few months ago. She has applied for an American passport and she said the immigra­ tion officers took away her green card because she no longer needs it. The Saturday night party tn Hastings celebrating her new status as a itizen mclud ed a disc jockey, dancing, b< ffet food and drinks. She said she was given a hot dog. an apple pic and a toy Chevrolet Denise said. "It was a next party and so much fun.” Several parishioners and parishioner families of St. Edward's Catholic Church in Lake Odessa, including Virginia Core k ford and Bonnie McLeod of the Woodland area, gathered at the church on a recent Saturday morning. They bought potatoes, carrots, onions and celery and venison. Whole families participated in peeling and chopping lhe vegetables for soup while the youth made cookies The group made 40 gallons of soup and many dozens of cookies, which were taken to a soup kitchen in Grand Rapids Ruth O'Meara and Bonnie McLeod were in charge of the cooking. St Edward's Church does this about once each year There were 32 people at the Lakewood United Methodist Church “Kecn-Agers" Valentine Party Friday evening. Chuck and Peggy Armbruster were the hosts of this month's event. They supplied ham and scalopped potatoes and beverages The rest of the meal was potluck. There were many cherry cheese cakes and cherry pies in honor of Valenti nrs Day and George Washington's birthday After dinner, games were organized by the Armbrusters. Peggy read Psalms 100 and Children here at the Lakewood United Methodist Church are playing a “Chinese Bible Drill” game developed by pastoral assistant John Waite at the church's Family Fun Night Sunday. They are (from left) Angle McClin­ tock, Jeremy Carter, Chartsie Mattice. Gabe Rayner and Brent Schlpper. everyone left for home by 8 o’clock. Friday was a very cold, very windy day and snow began drifting badly on north/south roads. Saturday was much worse. Jim Wtekam stopped al my bouse to deliver some mail that was too large for my mail box and told me that north'south roads had virtually zero visibility and that perhaps I should not try to drive to the library for the Saturday p.m. hours. After consulting with Township Clerk Cheryl Allen. I did not go. Later I heard from Jan Geiger that the area on Woodkud Road north of the village that always drifts badly was a virtual white-out most of lhe afternoon, and I was even more relieved that I did not try to drive. The mail Jim Wickham had to hand deliver was five books for the library. They were "How To Get Your Dog To Do What You Want" by Warren Eckstein; "Daisy Head Mayzie." which is the previously unpublished book found among the papers of Dr. Suess after his death; "Acceptable Risk" by Robin Cook; "Eyes of a Child" by Richard North Patterson; and "Brother Wind" by Sue Har­ rison. They should be ready to circulate by the A Family Fun Night was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening. The children of the church who are par­ ticipating in the Sunday night program this year arc donating money to send Bibles to China, so the theme of the evening was Chinese. There was a good crowd at the Chinese meal, and most of them tried to eat with chop sticks. Some who did not like Chinese food had macaroni and cheese. Many of the people present wore Chinese sty le clothing After dinner, several games were played, including a Chinese Bible drill with a team of adults playing against a team of kids. The kids beat the adults many times in finding 'he cited verses in their Bible. Each family made a Bible replica savings bank to hold money to be donated to the Bible purchase until May. when the program will end A few songs and choruses were sung, ac­ companied on the piano by Tammy Mattice. fortune cookies with Bible verses were hand­ ed out. and a closing devotion was given. The February dinne- of the Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance group was held at Cun­ ningham's Acre on Sunday. Because of the weather, the crowd was down and the take out orders were up. but the volunteers served beef and noodles and macaroni and cheese to 115 people and delivered 30 dinners to people who couldn't get out. The March 12 dinner proceeds will be given to the Woodland Township Fire Department ""Jaws of Life" fund. Il will be ham and roast beef with all the usual goodies Tickets for that dinner are now available from members of the fire department and at the fire station. Betty Begerow said that Friday. Saturday and Sunday weather were "bears to get around in." bpt by drivingslowly and careful­ ly. first responder and the ambulance got everywhere they were needed without any accidents. The Woodland Townehouse served 263 rabbn/chicken meals at the February Rabbit Fry last week. This event r. held the second Wednesday of each month during the cool and I got a note from Sherry Karrar last week, in which she said that her son. Jake Murray, a 1990 graduate of Lakewood High School is engaged to Jami Dahlquist of Warswa. Ind. She is the daughter of Pastor Martin and Janice Dahlquist of Warsaw a Jake is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen (Sherry) Karrar of Brown Road Both Jake and Jami will graduate in May from Grace College in Winona Lake. Ind. A wedding date at Fellowship Baptist Church in Warsaw. LEGAL NOTICE WEST BENSON ST. Council will hold a public hearing in th* City Coun­ cil Chamboft. 102 S. Broadway. Hattingt. Michigan |*ct iont or commontt on th* vocotion o< th* follow­ ing W Bonton Sfrwt in th* lotto* Addition from a point approx imaloly *0 !•** Wo»t of th* SE comor of lot 8. Block 3 of tho Tattoo Addition, extending mosnfoin any and all utilitiaa. Th* City ot Mattings bonafit o! this Ea**n>*nt it >n- Writtwi objoct»on» may tx filod with the City S. Braodwoy or coll (616) 946-2468 or TDO coll roloy mtvko 1-800-649-3777 City CUM. 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 + AMERICAN . LUNG ASSOCIATION. Of Mxf^or <1 v™ (800) LUNG-USA (517)484-4541 • NOTICE • Happy 16thBirthday The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Feb 15. 1995 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday February 17th -jg Rachel WE LOVE YOU! Dad, Mom & Renae 16 . 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 Executive Director The Barry County United Way is seeking a director to coordinate its fund raising and agency activities. Position requires excellent interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Flexible hours considered. Send letter of application and resume to Barry County United Way, 907 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 or call 945-4010 for further Information. (3'9) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 16, 1995 LEGAL NOTICE NODCf OF MOffTOAM OALI Court? of Berry PUBUCATKM or nonce OT HEARING File No. 95-21577-GO 95-21578-GO In th# matter of RACHAEL MICHELLE RADLER Minor. Social Security Numhor 303-11 534* and MELISSA ANN RADLER. Minor Social Security Number 302-00-0702. To Patricia Radle*. whose address I* unknown and whose interest in tho matter moy be barrod or oHoctod by the following NOTKf A hearing will bo held on March 16. 1995 at 900 a.m. in rhe probate courtroom. Hostings Michigan before Judge Richard H. Show on the petition of ROBERT AND MARGARET HALLOCK for tho appointment of ROBERT AND MARGARET HALLOCK as guardians of: RACHEL AND MELISSA RADLER. MINORS February 0. 1995 Robert ond Margaret Hallock 225 E. Lincoln Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)9402730 (2/10) p.m. Present: Hansford. Munjoy Palmer. House. Munfoy. Bodford. Edwards. 17 residents. Commissianor James. Joan Gallup. Absent. Bradley Supervisor wekomod new Trustee. Sandro House to the Board. 9 The following parcels were retorted and adopted by the Board: »1341040140 Existing Zeno — T, Resone - XI" 001341040240 Existing Zone - X", Recone - XT 001341000346 Existing Zone - X . Resone - "Rl" 001340000000 Exetrng Zone. X" Roton* - XT O0I34B0OI4-IS ExisNng Zone (S. Side XI (N. Side -AIT Roton* oR to X4" 001340001040 Existing Zone - X". Rezone - X4“ 001340941000 Existing Zone - X" and XT. 001340001240 Existing Zone - X" and “AF. Bonne XT 001340*41340 Existing Zane — X". Rexone - X4" 001340*41345 Existing Zane - ’Al". Resone - X4" 0*1340941440 Existmg Zone - X Rezone - X4" 001341444440 Existing Zane - X". Rexone - XT 001341440340 Exishng Zone - X Rexone - "Rl" OB13414401 10 Existing Zone - X". Rexone - HI" 001341441940 Existing Zana — X". Rexone - XI" 001341440030 Existing Zane — X". Beaene — (n. Side XI") (S. Side XT) 0013414401 X Existing Zone — X". Rezone XI" 00 1341442740 Existing Zone - X". Razon. XI" 0013414410X Existing Zeno - X. Rexone XT 001341441010 Existing Zane - X". Boeane XT 001341441040 Existing Zane - X". Rexone XT 0013414434 10 Existing Zane - X". Rexone XT 001341442340 Existing Zone - X". Rexone XT 001341443040 Exishng Zane — X". Beaene XT 001341442045 Existing Zone — X". Rezon. XX 001341442140 Existing Zone - X". Rexone XT 00-1341442240 Existing Zone - X". Rexone XT 001341443310 Existing Zane - X". Bezone XT 001341443440 Existing Zane — V Rexone XI* OB 1341442540 Existing Zone - X*. Rexone XT 011341443640 Existing Zane — X". Rezon. XI* The following parcels are to be sent bodt to the Plann­ ing and Zoning Coeuhsiar lor further review. 001341444340 Exisnng Zone - X*. Proposed XT 001341444740 Existing Zane - X". Propel »d XT 001341444640 Existing Zone - X*. Proposed XT 081341442040 Existing Zane - X". Proposed XI" OO134U4101O [atoting Zane — X*. Proposed XT 0013414404-15 basting Zone - X". Proposed XI" Motion to adopt Resolution In apposition an Thornapple Trails Association Trail. morion to uuupi nosoiunon ror a rramc ngnr or the intersection of Heath Rd.. Green St.. M-37. Adjournment at 9.27 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bodford, Qetk Attested ta by: Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (2/16) Default having been made in tho conditions of a certain Mortgage mode by JEFFREY D DECUYPERE a single man. to WOODHAMS MORTGAGE COR PORADON dated February 16. 1W. recorded March 3 1993 in Uber 566. page 507. said mor­ tgage having boon assigned to Traverse Mortgage Corporation os disclosed by Assignment of Mor­ tgage dated February 16. 1993. recorded March 3. 1993. In Libor 566. page 593. doted February IB. 1990. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for tho County of Barry and State of Michigan on March 3. 1993. In Libor 566 of Mor­ tgages. on page 507. on which Mortgage there Is claimed to bo due at tho date of this notice, for principal ond interest, tho sum of FIFTY NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN AND 96/100 ••• Dollars, ond on proceedings having boon instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby tho power of solo contained In sold Mor­ tgage has become operative: Now Therefore, Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of tho power of safe contained in said Mor­ tgage and In pursuance of tho statute in such cose made and provided, the said Mortgage will bo lorociosod by a sole of the pr emises therein described or so much thereof as moy be necessary. ot public auction, to the highest bidder, at Barry County Circuit Court Building. East Entrance in tho City of Hastings, and County of Sorry. Michigan, that being tho place of holding the Circuit Court In ana for said County, on Thursday, February 23. 1995. at 2 00 o dock In tho afternoon of said day. and said promises will bo sold to pay the amount so os aforesaid then due on sold Mortgage together with B.375% per cent interest, legal costs. Attorneys* foes and also any taxes and in­ surance that said Mortgagee doos pay on or prior to tho dote of sold safe; which sold promises are described in sold Mortgage os follows, to wit: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19. Town 2 North. Rango 9 West, commenc­ ing at tho East 1/4 post, thence South on Section Line 21 Rods for place of beginning, thence South 15 rods, thence West 21 rods, thence North 15 rods, thence Eosi 21 reds to pfoco of beginning. V---- Inn - — ------------- - 141-1- ' - i Tho period of redemption will bo six (6) months from dote of sale. Doted: January 16. 1995 Traverse Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee Thomas R. Alword Cunningham. Davison. Beeby. Rogers and Alword Attorneys for AAortgogee 413 S. Union Street P.O. Box 87S Traverse Qty. MU 496054078 (2/16) Night visitor Dear Ann Landers: 1 am a female sophomore at a small college in New Jersey. Recently, I woke up in the middle of the night to discover a male friend in my fourth floor dorm room. I said. "What in the world are you doing in here?” He did not reply and ran off immediately. I chased him all the way to his room and pounded on his door. When he opened h. 1 demanded lo know what he had been doing in my room. He acted as if be had just gotten up and said. "Are you OK?" He seemed local I y bewildered. I walked away confused and scared. I couldn't get this incident out of my mind, so a few days later. I decided to write him a letter I told him to explain himself or I would report him to security. He wrote back within hours, apologizing profusely and saying that he had been so drunk that night he could not remember anything When we talked face-toface later, he seemed sincerely ashamed. He vowed to do something about his drinking problem I see no reason to pursue the matter further, but it still bothers me. For one thing, he did not seem drunk at the time. Ann. does alcohol really cause people to do things that are so wildly out of character? What am I to make of all this? - Still Uneasy in N.J. Dear N.J.: Alcohol can indeed cause people to do things that are "wildly out of LEGAL NOTICES RKNETGAGE BALI Default has occurred in a mortgage mode by fx ——mL4 — ---- ‘ w - >H - -*j zoowi ‘n~ -i» O-wrC knAzin? ujUm uonoia snore nviDoou rawt ana wire, ■ at ■ —I a —I —j nt -I-1 - 1* - - tn nn —O r< fttst ^vanono* a—^nicmgort uowo rv, 1992 and recorded on March 31. 1992 In liber 539 page 209, Barry County records. No proceedings are ponding to recover any pari of the debt, which Is now 823.999.83 The mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho p^upov^y. si mu u^^^sur. on Thursday, March 9, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. local time, at main entrance to Courthouse, in tho Oty of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, the place of tho Circuit Court. Tho property will bo sold to pay tho amount than duo on the mortgage, together with Interest at 13.95 porcan*. legal costs, attorney foes, and aha any taxes and Insurance that the mortgagee pays before the safe. The property is Ipcoted In the Qty of Hostings. Barty County. Michigan, ond is described in the mortgage os. PARCH A: Tho East 43.75 feet of tho North 5.33 rods of Lot 890 of the Oty. formerly Village of Hastings. according to the rocordod plot thereof. PARCH 8. Beginning at lhe Southwest corner of East 43.75 loot of tho North 5.33 rods of Lot 890 of the Oty. formerly VUIoge. of Hastings, occordtotg M-l 4- 4 I - -■- i x ^ue* *. me rocoraoa meroui. menew- -nev thence North 31.5 foot, thence East 12 foot, thence South 31.5 feet to tho point of beginning. Tho redemption period wilt be six months from tho data of safe; howmror if tho property is aban­ doned, lhe redemption period will bo one month from the date of safe. Date: February 2. 1995 First Nationol Bonk of Mkhigon Joseph B. Backus, attorney P.O. Bax 794 East Lansing. MU 48826 (3/2) Dwfauh hot occurred In the condWions of o mor­ tgage mads by Stovon A. Gulch and Groco E. Gulch, husband and wtfa. mortgagor, to Stoto Bank of Caledonia o Michigan boAing corporaHon of 637 E. Mtoin 84.. CaUdonio. Michigan 49316. mortgagee, by a mortgage dated December IB. 1991. recorded in lhe OWke of Register of Deeds lor Barry County, on February 24. 1992, in Uber 535. page 399. Because of said default, the mortgogoo has declared tho entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage duo and payable forthwith As of lhe dote of this notke. there is daimod to bo duo, including lor principai and interest on sold mortgage, the sum of 8S2.B94.4l. and interest will continue on *e principal balance of 852.767.56 at the rate of 9.75 percent. No suit or proceeding in law has boon instituted to recover the debt secured by sold mortgage, or any pari thereof. Tho premise* covered by sold mortgage ore ■ituatod in Township of Thornapplo. Barry County. Artivnigan, ana are oescriDoa as -miovr>. lot 39 of Johnson * Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to lhe recorded plat thereof as recorded in Libor 1 of Plat* on pogo 2. EXCEPT tho East 9 feet thereof lor highway purpose*: Notke is further given thut the length of the redemption period wilt bo six (6) months from tho date of solo, unices determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with Mia 600.3341a. in whkh case tho February 17,18,19 Kalamazoo, Michigan A County Fairgrounds Jl le Rd, go North through 3 lights * to Fairgrounds on the left. S'< K Friday 4p-9p • Saturday 91-5p • Sunday lla-4p Adults $5.00 « Child (2-12) $2.00 • Each diy Strollers Not Recomtundtd' Present this ad for $1 OFF One Person .FOk.».O~, 3 Bobbie, Thanks for being there for Willie during the good and the tough times. Your love for him and his love for you made his tough times alot easier. Thanks Again, from the Friends of Willie redompHon period shotI bo X day* from the date of sale. Dated: February B. 1995 TWOHEY MAGGINI. PIC Attorney* for State Bank of Caledonia By. Donald H. Passenger 212 Water* Building Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503 (616) 499-6166 Default has occurred in the crxxlition* of a mor­ tgage made by Loon G. Van Ess and Joan Van E*«, husband and wife, and Wendell Ros* and Dana Rees, husband and wife, mortgagor*, to State Bank of Caledonia, a AAichigon banking corporation of 627 E. Main Street. Coiodonio. MU 49316. mor tgagoo. by a mortgage dated November IS, 1990. recorded in the OHke of Register of Deeds for Bony County, on November 16. 1990. in Libor 508. pngs 299. Because of said default. the mortgagee has declared tho entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due ond payable forthwith. As of tho date of this notice, there is claimed to bo duo. including for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of 8137,445.85. and interest will continue on tho principal balance of 8136.756 45 ot the role of 11 5 percent No suit or proceeding in law has boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof Notke is hereby given that by virtue of tho power of sole contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all logoi costs, charges and ex­ penses. including attorneys' foes allowed by low. and all taxes ond insurance premiums paid by tho undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises ot public solo to tho highest bidder ot tho East door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan on March 21. 1995 at 2 00 p.m. Tho premises covered by said mortgage are situated in Township of Thornoppie. Barry County. MUchlgon. and are described as follows: Lot 13 ond 14 of Noffke's South Lake Plot, accor­ ding to the recorded plot thereof os recorded in Libor 5 of Plats on page 50: and commonly known as 6839 NoHke Drive. Caledonia Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will bo six (6) months from tho date of sale, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCI 600.3241a in whkh cose the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date Dated February 8. 1995 TWOHEY MAGGINI. PIC Attorney* for State Bonk of Caledonia By: Donald H. Passenger 212 Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (3-16) character ' It u also entirely possible that your friend did nut remember coming into your room. My question to you is this: Why do you leave your door unlocked at night? The next unwelcome guest could be far more dangerous. Amusing lockouts Dear Ann Landers: I read your column in the Houston Chronicle. Some lime ago. you printed several letters j»bout emergency ser­ vice. That column reminded me of my own experience with 911 Imagine a 7&-year-old uoman (me) workmg on her plants in the patio The glass sliding dcMtr accidentally locked behind me. The car­ port ck*»r and the 7-foot iron picket fence gate also were locked. I had no keys with me I tried lo get over lhe dividing fence and caught my pants. Fortunately, my 93-year-old gardener was working on the front lawn. I yelled. "Help! Help! Hdp!" at the lop of my lungs for 30 minute*. He could not hear me. One of my kg* was on the patio side of the fence and the other one outside of the picket fence. My slacks were caught you-knowwhere on those darned pickets, and I couldn't move. The gardener finally looked up and saw me. He couldn't get through the locked fence, so I told him to call 911 at once. Within minutes, the fire department and ambulance came to rescue me When they saw the way I was hooked, they started to laugh. One rescuer said. "Too bad we don't have a camera. No one will believe us when we tell them about this 911 call!" They wanted to take me to the hospital to be checked over, but I assured them that I just wanted to go in the house and STAY there. — I.D.. Houston Dear Houston: Your letter is sure to remind some readers of their funny experiences resulting from being locked out. Send 'em on. folks. I'll print the best ones. ••••• Gem of tbe Day: Too often, no one need* a vacation as much as the person who just had one. In a tough spot Dear Ann Landers: In a few months. I will be marrying "Jill." who has a 15-year-old son. "Mike." Mike is very friendly with my son. who is lhe same age. Mike and I get along reasonably well, but we haven't had time to develop the kind of cluse relationship I would like. Recently, my son told me. in lhe urictest confidence, that he has seen Mike buying and using drugs. Jill has no idea this is going on. I am in a quandary. If 1 tell Jill. I will be violating my promise of confidentiality to my son. His trust is something that is important to me. and I don't want to betray him. Also. Mike will certainly know that my son was the one who ratted on him. and it would hurt their relationship. This could cause real problems when all of us are living together. On lhe other hand, if I withhold this infor­ mation from Jill. I am being unfair to her and preventing her from helping her son. Also, if Jill should ever find out that I knew about Mike's drug problem and said nothing to her. it could damage our relationship. I cannot violate my son’s confidence without destroying the trust we have labored to build. But if I remain silent. Mike won't be getting the help he needs and Jill may never forgive me. Please. Ann. tell me uhal to do. — Lost in Chappaqua. N.Y Dear Chap.: You truly arc between the pro­ verbial rock and a hard place. Can you per­ suade your son to confide in Jill? Explain that it would be an act of genuine friendship and not snitching. If your sun feels he cannot do this, ask for his permission to speak to Mike directl) Perhaps you can become an ally and gain his confidence If neither of these suggestions is acceptable, tell Jill you arc concerned about Mike because he seems "preoccupied" or somehow "disconnected." In this way. you do your du­ ty by alerting Jill, yet you leave your son out of it. Good luck. Shape up, Billy Dear Ann Ijmders: Please give me your opinion on a situation that is creating some hard feelings in the family. Was I right to idl my 18-year-old son. who lives al home and pays rent, to put a midnight curfew on his girlfriend's visit*? She is over here two or three evenings a week. "Mary" start* her job at 10 a.m. so she gets plenty of sleep. "Billy." however, ha* to get up at 7 a.m. to go to school. 1 told him yesterday that as long as he is under my roof, he must obey certain rules regardless of his age. Either he limits his social visits lo a mid­ night curfew, or he must move out. Billy says since he pays rem. I should "keep my mouth shut . " (He has never spoken to me in such a manner before.) I am tempted to throw his belongings out on the driveway. I have stopped talking lo him. Was I out of line. Am? - Mom in Matthews. N.C. Dear N.C.: I'm on your side. Mom. An 18-year-old school boy should not be allowed to entertain his girlfriend at his home until the wee hours of the morning — even if he doe* pay rem. Tell Billy to watch his mouth and shape up or ship out. ••••• Gem of tbe Day: Overheard in a restaurant: "Waiter, if this is coffee, will you please bring me lea? If this is lea. please bring me coffee.'’ Feeling pressured to have sex? How wellinformed are you? Write for Ann Landers' booklet "Sex and the Teen-ager ” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) lo: Teem, c/o Am Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1995 Creators Sy ndkute, lac. 11-7 RN SUPERVISOR Full-time position for qualified RN for 138 bed county medical care facility. Must possess excellent clini­ cal and decision making skills. One year of long term care experience preferred. Wages based on experi­ ence and excellent benefit package. Contact Sue Lemon, RN, DON at 616-945-2407 ext. 444 or send resume to Attn: Sue Lemon, RN, DON, Thomapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058. EOE For vour insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Discover lhe advantage of having afl your major ioaurance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives Usi, fair, friendfy service. Call a Farmers Agent for auto. We, fire, commercial, boat insurance. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Acurt 6*xr KM A0KNCT Aot*, How*. Lb*, Ommhk^iiI NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS OF ORDINANCE NO. 95-1 adoption dale: February 13, 1995 effective date upon publication The following Is a summary of an ordinance which was adopted by the Board of Hastings Charter Township at Its regular meeting on February 13, 1995. The entire ordinance may be reviewed at the townohip office, 885 River Ad. by appointment with the Clerk THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ORDAINS: Section 1. IMPOSITION OF IMPACT FEE. This section describes the amount of the Impact fee. who shall pay it and who shall receive It. Section 2 COLLECTION OF IMPACT FEE. This section determines who shall colled the Impact fee and when Section 3 DISPOSITION OF THE IMPACT FEE. This section desenbes where the Impact fee will be deposited and how it will be used Section 4. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. This section describes what will happen If parts of the ordinance are found to be illegal. Section 5. REPEALING CLAUSE. This section repeals ail former ordinances that are in conflict with No. 95-1 Section 6 PENALTY CLAUSE. This section describes the amount and the duration of the penalty for violation of this ordinance. Section 7 EFFECTIVE DATE. This section states the effedtve date of tho ordinance CERTIFICATE I. Bonnie L Cruttendon. Clerk of Hastings Charter Township. Barry County. Michigan, do hereby certify that Ordinance 95-1 was adopted at tho regular monthly meeting of the township board held on February 13,1995 at the township hall. The Resolution to Adopt was offered by Smith and it was seconded by Beckwith. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Yes — Peck. Beckwith. Thomas. Cruttenden, Smith, Wilder, Phillips. No — None Absent — None Dated: February 14. 1995 Bonnie L Cruttendon, Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 16, 1995 — Page 9 me to Time... —__________________________________________ ’-'■* ' '__________________ By Joyce F. Weinbrecht A Yankee Springs Family (part mj Ml Bernice Brad) Marble made several oral history tapes with her son-in-law. Neal Cook She told about the years when she was grow mg up in Yankee Springs Neal’s questions and comment are in parenthesis. The interview continues (What about the interior of tbe house? TeH me a little bit about the walk before you were able to buy wallpaper... you just had boards up against tbe waB? “Of course, upstairs it had that building paper on the walls. I can't remember that there were any boards on the downstairs, just piaster, and it was rough, and pretty hard to get anything to stick to it. It was probably horse hair plaster, as you could sec hairs in it and it was so rough. Now the plaster is so smooth, but that was rery rough. “She (mother) would take newspapers and make flour paste with hot water and salt; she'd have that quite thick and then would put thoae newspapers on there. It was very hard after she would get the paste on there to get them to hold together until she could get them tu the wall. Eventually she got that smooth enough so that finally when they sold wallpaper at the drugstore — as they cal led it then, now days it is a pharmacy, but it was called the drag store then, and they sold wallpaper there — those rolls that were left over, didn't get sold from year to year, they would let my mother have them for 10 cents a roll. She knew bow many rolls it would take aad if she could get enough alike, she could get some paper to put wallpaper on the walls. “She did her best to make that house to be a home. 1 remember at first that she had rag rags on the floor She had no way to clean them except with a broom and they would get so full of din and dust. In the spring we would have to haul them out and put them on the clothes line. We let them stay tn the rain until she thought that they were clean enough and then we would put them back on the floor through the winter. But eventually she got a bold of enough money to get some linoleum to pat on the floor. Then she got rag rags made that she could shake and keep clean and it was so much cleaner " (Did she have to sptt some of tbe wood beraetf? Or «d tbe boys da that a tot?) “Many times she split her own. (Carried tt tai?) “Yea, always this was the job of we girls. We carried in the wood when we got home from school. We would get home going on 5 p.m. and when it was good weather, it was our job kHal 0m wood Imnu W if it was a bad storm and we were nearly frozen when we got home, she would say. *1 brought the wood in tonight so you won't have » do tec"' (Her maidru name wu NcMe Smock. Do you e**er recafi any of your relatives comtaig to risk you, take your mother's relatives?) A metal frame windmill, considered an Improvement over the wooden frame, as this frame didn't rot away. A farmstead with a wooden windmill. “Her mother and father were both gone before I can remember. 1 vaguely remember of her having to go, my taking her by hone and buggy to Woodbury where she could gel oo a train and go to her parents, who lived in Fowlerville. I vaguely remember that her father or mother, whichever it was, had pass­ ed away, aad I remember her being gone a few days. But 1 can t remember ever seeing them. “She had a twin brother who died young. That was Unde Norm, and I don't remember him either or of ever having seen him But they had three boys. His wife was Aunt Cora. She came to our house many times. We loved her dearly. “Those three Smock boys were Lawrence, Ashley and Harold. They were the only cousins that we really ever knew. We al ways enjoyed having them come. They didn't get there only now and then but we always had a real good time visiting with them when they did come. Harold, the younger one. got what they called consumption, robercukwis. and they didn't know what to do for him. He went into * sanitarium and stayed there. This was at Howell. They thought then that they had to be put away from everyone, because they didn't know that it wasn't so contagious. They found oat laser thb it wasn't really that, but he was on bod mt for heaven knows how long. It just about drove him up the walls to have to lay around as he didn't feel that bad after awhile. “They finally let him out of there and he came to our place and spent one whole winter. We enjoyed having him so much. Although as I think back to it, it made my mother more work, but she never once fussed. I never heard her complain. He went hunting with my brothers. We went skating oo Bassett Lake. He tried to show me how to skate, but I never did get very good at it. We did enjoy the skating, however." (Do you ranessber your mother ever talktag about her ritatlvta way In the past? Some of things that might have been in­ teresting to you?) “She had a sister who was older than she and they lived at Howell That« about all that I remember. She talked about when she and dad were first married. They went to Ten­ nessee Ancestors on her side always lived around Fowlerville. I don't remember her ever discussing them that much. “Aunt Minnie never had any children and there seemed to be some trouble there, one time, settling up an estate or something. My mother and Aunt Minnie were always close, but she didn't come to our place much until after my father was gone. Then she used to come quite often to our reunions and things as longs as she lived. “I remember that when Cart (Marble) and I were married, she invited us to come there to spend a few days with them and that was our honeymoon. We took our little Model A Ford roadster and went down there and spent a few days with them. 1 remember them asking Papa to grease their windmill when we were there aad to do things like that. They seemed delighted to have us there. I remember like it was yesterday, the days we spent there with them Then we had to hurry back so that he (Carl) could get back to work." (Talking about windmills makes me think, was the windmill on your farm, where your mom lived, was that a wooden owe or an iron one?) "h was iron. The one at Aunt Millie's was wooden. He went around it. testing to be sure that it was steady enough. He was quite a big man. close to six-foot tall. He tested out the ladder pretty well before he went up there. “We bad a good time while we were there. We were held up on a pedestal We were the bride and groom and she made things very special for us while we were there those few dtays.” (Tata me about your dad. (Clarence Brady) Do you remember anything that be talked about his famLy. Do you remember him ever telling about things which hap­ pened when he was a boy or about his parents?) “Yes, there was a divorce when he was just a little boy. six or seven years old. There was a divorce and he didn't get along with his step mother He went away from home al age 7. went to live with some people and helped them with chores and things of that son. But he was almost on his own from then on. trying to make a living for himself "He had a half sister who lived in Detroit. During our growing up years, she worked in a J.L. Hudson store on Woodard Avenue m Detroit and had but short vacations at times She used to come up here A Citizen Telephone switchboard. This one was in Woodland, about 1913. “She had to dress up every day of life. She would bring my mother all kinds of clothes She was quite a big woman, tall and broad shouldered. She wore clothes so big that my mother could take the clothes that she brought, rip them a part, wash them and press the doth. It was like starting over with brand new materials. Most of our clothes were made from those things that we got from Aunt Stella during our growing up years." (Her name was Stetaa?) “Yes, E-S-T-E-L-L-A-.” (Her last name?) "Her name was Bray at first, then she mar­ ried a man named., if I can think of his name... 1 guess not." (WeU that is all right.) "This was in her after year, that she mar­ ried this man and he had two girts. They came up here with her once, her husband and those two girts." (Tbe picture that we have of Samuel Brady, would that have been from him. making that picture? Did be do the art work ou that picture? Do you know?) “I have no idea about that... (1 think that someone over by Detroit did it. It is described on the back of that picture) 1 just don't remember a thing about Samuel Brady. It is only a name to me." (You don’t remember your dad teling about him or talking about him, where be must have been born, or anything about them?) "No. 1 have no idea." (Then your dad went ahead and became a farmer?) "From the time he left hime he just kind of went from farm to farm whever they needed help, growing up in Livingston County and around that area He must have eventually got up into the Fowlerville area because that is * here my mother always lived and I expect that is where they met. I can remember them talking about singing at singing school together. They both loved to sing.” (He was always a pretty healthy fellow? How tall was be? Describe him a little bit. Color of hair?) “He was not very tall, about like Uncle Lewis, that would be about 5 foot seven or eight, maybe even a inch or so shorter. My mother was quite a tall lady. Until he began to have bean trouble, he was very healthy. then he got very thin, but during his growing up yean he was chunky, a lot like Uncle Wayne. My brothers. Raymond and Lyle were taller than he. more like my mother." (Did be like to bunt? You said something about tbe boys liking to hunt.) “The boys did most of that They always had to cut w ood all winter so they al way s took their gun. and brought home Mime game near ly every day." (Was this a shot gun?) "Probably, but I know so little about guns. but 1 can remember seeing a double barrel, probably a shot gun. They seemed to shoot mostly rabbits and squirrels when they were in the woods." (Do you remember if there were shells with that gun? or was it a muzzle loader?) "No it wasn't a muzzle loader. They had shells. But I remember them making some kind of shells for that Savage Rifle that they had gotten from somewhere. 1 really don’t know where that gun game from. It always seemed to be like a treasure, standing behind the door in a kind of cloth sack that was made special for it. It fit in there. Where that gun came from I have no idea." (Did your dad go hunting with that gun?) "No, never. I only remember them shooting it once. And I guess lhey used it io shoot at some wild geese. They were down low. back at Bassett Lake. They figured that they were between our place and the woods. They used that gun to shoot at them and then afterwards when they went back there, they could see where the shot went through the woods, knocking bark off of the trees. And my dad said, 'We will never shoot it again, ever.’ They could have killed someone that was going trough the woods. He cautioned my brothers to never never shoot and they never did." gasping for breath and then hard pain. His feet swelled so there was a circulation problem loo." (Did this come a couple of years before Ms death or waa k quite a white?) "Yes. 1 would say a couple of years before he died. During that war he wasn't able lo go wilh the boys They had to go on their own with the threshing machine. This was very hard for him. "The last several months he was unable to lay down at all. He sat in his chair at night. The chair was made of reed and if Ik moved mlher would hear it. She was sleeping with one ear and cue eye open. She would hear him if he look a long bream That was how it was the last few months of his life " (When did he die, what year waa that, do yoa remember?) "That was 1925.” (Waa then electricity out then?) "Oh no. wt never dreamed that there ever would be. (Waa then a tetepbooe?) “Yea. we had what they called Citizen's Telephone Company. 11 was owned by the farmer,. There was an office in Middleville, where there was a switchboard. It was a party line. You had your own ring. Ours was three rings. You listened for your own ring." (TeH me a Uttte mon about this telephone. Describe k. Wm k a phone which hung on the wail?) "Yes it hung on the wall in the living room, right by the door that went from the dining room to the living room. It was one rf those dial had a crank on the aide and you rang that. The operator would answer and you would tell her the number that you wanted. Then she would do whatever she had to do to connect the lines. "At first, there was no long dialaace. Even­ tually they did get k so that we could call Hastings. Al firn it was just the area around uk ueignoomood. (How oW wen you when they flrd got lhe phone and wm k aosnetMng that you had to aavt far qoter a white lo get money abend fork?) "1 don't remember of there being any great big coat. I'm sure that we wouldn't have been able to afford k if k had been costly. Another thing that was interesting so me was that right above where it was fastened onto the wall there was a switch When k waa operating, the switch would lay flat against the wall. It had a linle handle at the bottom and at times they would pull that out and that disconnected everything. "If there was an electrical storm tbe handle would always be out. Even then the lightning would come in oo the wires. I remember once it coming in on the wires and flashing a real bright flash of light or flame. Fire flew from that switch. “We could trace it. There were little pieces of paper that were tom from the wallpaper. it were across above the doorway and those guns that we talked about were in Lack of the door between the living room and the dining room. In back of that door was where the guns were. It hit the top of the guns, went through the wall, making a hole, it hit the corner of the iron bed in the boys' bedroom downstairs and left a brown looking charred paper, but it stopped there. No one was hurt but it was scary. That ia the only time that it ever hap­ pened that I remember of." (That was a 303 Savage?) "A 303 Savage. I only konw what it said on it. (It was a beautiful gun.) Beautiful, a golden cast to the wood oo it. The barrel was blue steel They would rub this to polish it. Once in a while they would get it out and ran an oily doth through the barrel. "Then they had muskets that my mother's brother. Uncle Mark, had when he was in the (Civil War). 1 don't know how she got a hold of it. whether he gave it to her or what, but anyway, they had two guns, one a little taller than the other or maybe I should say a little longer than the other. I know so little about them. “But I do know that they made lead bullets. They had some kind of a little ladle like thing that they would put metal in and meh it up and pour it into a mold and make the bullets so that they always had a few. “Then in the end of the gun. the stock, the wooden part, there was a little place which was made to store them. It had a brass cover and that is where they stored them. When that began to get empty, they only shot that one once Iq a great while, they made some more. They only shot that gun once in a great white.” (Waa there an occasion, or did they just go out and shoot it?) "1 guess so, just to say that they had shot it. (If 1 remember correctly, for the sake of history, one of those guns was a Harper's Ferry musket Let us record that those guns are now in Texas.) My mother gave them to my brother Lyle and he gave them to his son. Clarence Brady He (Clarence) had one son, so I expect that he is probably the one who has them now “ (T«Bski Hate taonabout yow dad. Ht waa fonntag aad he had thia gun. But what etee caa you remember about the hardablpa whteb your dad had to put up with? Waa he iwaBb aSlpwiiniHad nd ainn pretty wed? Or did he hare same phyeteai prahliait that interfered with hk daily wort, or did this come later ia hto Me’) "Yea. this waa later in his life. He teemed lo be very healthy and strong aa I remember in my younger years. He died when he was 57, to m those last few years he developed some problems with his heart and high blood pressure, which troulted him. He was very high strung, -he least little frustration would send him into heart pain They had very little lo do for him. 1 can remember seeing him (To be continued) ■ 1---------anri r**i* novB oOfneming to Ml? Can 945-9554 24-HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK • NOTICE • DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS Reproductive Health Public Hearings The Delton Kellogg School Reproductive Health Advisory Board is announcing that a program of instruction in sex education, K-12, will be available for public review on March 2 or March 9, 1995. According to law (P.A. 226 of 1977 and P.A. 335 of the 1993 School Code) you have the right to review the materials to be used in these courses before it goes to the board of education for approval on March 13, 1995. The public is invited and encouraged to review the material, films and curriculum with the Reproductive Health Advisory Board on Thurs­ day, March 2,1995, at 5:00 p.m. in the high school home economics room (C-110) or on Thursday, March 9, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium (LGI). BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN February 16,1995 Given under Public Act 165 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1971 EQUALIZATION RATIOS AND MULTIPLIERS BY CLASSIFICATION Asan 4734% 10517 <56% 1073 5CXS ODOC <34% ’nc 4U4% Itetal 4711% 1002 O% 1027 5000% IMO <40% inn 4700% 10404 QuyuC 9000% 10000 ftwwae <40% 10B1 RutWd <22% 10300 TteWpi 4705% 1043 Wood*? 47<% 10531 YataaSpugi 50®% lOOOO Bar. 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February 16. 1995 Hastings mat team wins share of Twin Valley title Securing four first-place finishes and a pair of seconds, tbe Hastings vanity wrestling team outscored Harper Creek to win the Twin Valley league meet. Saturday. The win. coupled with lhe seven points garnered by Hastings for Its 6-1 league record ties Hastings and Harper Creek for lhe Twin Valley wrestling championship Winning championships tor tbe Saxon squad was Mike Opoiski (126 pounds). Cole Bowen (160). Jamie James (172) and Sparky Weedall (215). AU four of the champions had three victories. Taking second for Hastings was Craig Bowen (134) In his first meet since return­ ing from an ankle injury, and Justin Water (hwt). Also taking home medals for Hastings were tbe consolation bracket winners. From Hastings, they were John Bax (112). Chris Allen (142) and Matt MacKenzie (151). All three bad three wins and one loss. Hastings finished tbe Twin Valley meet with 176 points, followed by Harper Creek with 160. Hillsdale with 122 and Marshall with 121. In the bottom half of the league, Coldwa­ ter had 98 points, Albion had 88. Lakeview bad 53 and Sturgis bad 49. "I was very pleased and proud ot our team on Saturday.' said Coach Davis Furrow. Tbe conference is on what we base most of our season and lo come away with a share of lhe championship is very rewarding." Furrow said the team knew it bad to win the meet or end up In second In tbe Twin Valley and the means to lhe end was gelling pins and a kx of wrestlers Into the finals In tournament scoring, a team gets two extra points for a pin than a dual and Hast­ ings had 19 pins lo Harper Creek's 18. Tbe Twin Valley also only gives medals to the top three, not four, wrestlers in each weight class and Furrow said be was grati­ fied that nine of bis 13 wrestlen received medals Tbe four conference champs also ties the greatest number ever lo receive that honor in a single season for Hastings. It was also the last time Hastings will wrestle a Twin Valley meet as Hastings will be in the OK Conference. White Division next year. "We woo the Twin Valley our first year In tbe league In 1977.' Furrow said. To leave tbe league with a share of tbe championship is a very pleasant ending lo our association with these fine schools.' The Saxons woo or shared five wrestling Delton nipped (again) at the wire by Thornapple-Kellogg, final 36-35 On paper. Il wasn't supposed to be a dose contest. Delton's varsity basketball club had an 0­ 15 record and Tbornapple-Ke Hogg’s squad carried a 12-3 record and was coming off and emotionally-intense, overtime win over By­ ron Center last Tuesday and a final-seconds loss to Calvin Christian. Friday Before the game, someone took the paper, wadded it up and tossed II in the recycling bin, because the Panthers jumped out to an early lead which they held until 6:41 was left in the third period That waa when The Trojans found a de­ fense and an offense which carried them through a 13-0 ran. Tbe ran was enough to keep the Panthers at bay and give Middleville the win 36-35. It was a heartbreaking leas to the Panthers and a wake up call for the Trojans, who will be playing for the OK Blue title lead Friday against Godwin Heights. Dellon ran into problems when TK put oo a full-dun, high-pressure defense coming out o< lhe break. Tbe Panthers were up 19-16. but it wasn't until 2:22 was left in lhe period lhai tbe Panthen were able lo score. The TK defense was able to force seven turnovers from tbe Panthers In their run and could have gone into tbe founb with a JI24 lead, but tbe defense relaxed in tbe final two seconds of the period and allowed Brad Myers a long-shot at the basket His 25-foorcr swished tbe net while most of the Middleville players were looking up to see the score and getting ready to lake a break. Gary Fisher hit a triple to open the fourth and it was the Panthers defense which al­ lowed tbe TK offense only a single free throw through the first 5:45 of lhe final pe­ riod. Myers bit a triple wilh 1:12 left 'n tbe game to give Delton the lead for the first time since the half started. Winning Twin Valley championship titles In their weight tor Hastings were (from left): Sparky Weedal, Jamie James. Cole Bowen and Mike Opoiski titles in the 18 yean with lhe Twin Valley. The Saxons will wrestle in the team dis­ tricts. Thursday al 6:30 p.m. against Lake­ wood. wilh the championship match to fol­ low. Individual districts will be held in Big Rapids. Saturday with wrestling beginning at 10 a.m. Taking winning records into lhe districts are Ryan Rude (20-15). Chad Furrow (7-7). Bax (10-3. Opoiski (29-8). Craig Bowen (18-2), Allen (27-9). Mackenzie (27-10). Cole Bowen (27-2). James (24-6), Kris Javor (13-13). Weedall (23-3) and Waters (17-14). With 18 seconds left. Trojan Andy Brewer bugged the baseline for an under-tbe-backboard jumper to put the Trojans up 36-35. Two time outs by Delton and two more by Middleville in the final 11 seconds bad both sides of tbe DK gym In an uproar. Delton had seven seconds for anm at the basket from half court. In the scramble under tbe basket in tbe last three seconds of the game, lhe ball wss turned over and Mid­ dleville came up with the ball and the win. Myers was the only pi-yer In tbe game to score in double figures. He had 10 in tbe contest. Nate Bundy led tbe Trojans with nine points, including 7-8 from the tree throw line. Tbe Trojans didn't lake 'he opportunity at the free throw line hitting only 12-21 while the Panthers hit both times they were ai lhe charity slope. " The Panthers are home against Kalamazoo Hackett Friday night and will travel to Gull Lake, next Tuesday. Delton finishes KVA wrestling season in second place Tbe Delton varsity wrestling team finished up its league season. Saturday, as the learn finished third In tbe Kalamazoo Valley Association league meet which wss enough to keep tbe team In second place overall In the KVA. The team also produced three weight­ Link Pape (hwt) pinned Brad Bowman ot Pennflcld in 5:20. James Vickery (172) pirmed Nate Beil of Mattawan in 4:37 and Joe Daniels (134) won a 7-3 decision over Bob Gales of Galeburg-Augusta lo bead the Panther marmrn Pennfield woo the league meet with 1563 points. Galesburg-Augusta was sec­ ond with 154 aad Dellon was third with 1053 points. Mattawan ended with 100 points and Paw Paw bad 52 Also finishing in lhe medals for Delton waa Garrett Stampbier (112). Rob Tack (142) and Bill Lane (151) finishing up tbe league meet with consolation bracket wins. HHS Junior Varsity take three in volleyball action The Hastings junior varsity team defeated Lowell. Coldwater and Caledonia in this week's volleyball play. Tbe junior Saxons were taken to three sets by Caledonia 8-15. 15-11. 15-7, Tuesday. Atm Burghdoff was the lop scorer for Hastings with nine points. Rachel Nystrom and Jodie Songer bad seven points each and Meghano Murphy had five. Tbe win took Hastings' record to 10-2 overall. Hastings increased its Twin Valley record io 3-1 with a win over Coldwater 15-6. 9­ 15, 15-2 March 9. and In a non-league match defeated Leweel 12-15. 15-3. 15-1 Monday. In the win over Lowell, Songer bad 12 service points, seven by way of ace. Elena Melen had six and Tammy Obreiter and Re­ becca Mepham had five each. Tbe learn got kills from Nystrom and Sarah Keller and digs from Mandy Russell. Erm Dudley and Megan Pierce. Tbe team is at Lakeview tonight (March 16) at 6 p.m. Hastings Freshman spikers up record to 9-0 with three wins The Hastings freshman volleyball team had wins over Lowell. Caledonia and Cold­ water in their last three meeting to up the team's record to 9-0. In Monday’s win over Lowell 2-15, 15-5, 15-8. Summer Gillons bad eight service points and Mylex dcGoa bad seven. Tuesday the young Saxons defeated Cale­ donia 15-8, 15-6. Trisha Me Keough. Bess Lyons and Liu Cooklio each had seven ser­ vice points and Danielle Wildem led the team in spikes. The team defeated Coldwater last Thursday 15-13, 15-2. Hastings bad to fight back from an 11-4 deficit in the first game for tbe win. deGoa led tbe team witb 10 service points. Stephanie files had seven and Becca Keeler had six in tbe contest. Jilcs, Beth Sonsmith and Rachel Young led the team in spikes. The Saxons are at Battle Creek Lakeview tonight (March 16) at 6 p.m. Saxon Freshman eagers fall to Sturgis, 55-39 Tuesday The Hastings freshman bxxketball team was defeated by Sturgis 55-39. Tuesday Coach Scott Allen laid tbe team came out and played "uninspired' basketball and were down at lhe break 27-14. Hastings had only 12 turnovers in tbe game, but were outrebounded 21-10. Leading scorers for tbe Saxons were Darnell Day witb nine and Mike Sulcer and Adam Gee witb six. The team Is an Hillsdale. Friday night and will host Coldwater next Tuesday. Old Kent River Bank Run officials request participant stories In preparation for the 18th Annual Old Kent River Bank Run. Old Kent River Bank Run officials would tike to focus oo participants who have interesting stones about events leading up to the race on Saturday. Maj 13. '‘Many people utilize particular training methods or have a unique reason why they have decided to participate in an Old Kent River Bank Run event." said Krister. Aidif, Old Kent River Bank Run Race director "From an orgar^zer s standpoint, it is helpful to hear about these stories before the r*x so we can spotlight participants who may be in­ volved in the event in an unusual way." Participants in thr Old Kent River Bank Run 25K. Old Kent 5K Run or Old Kent 5K Community Walk can send their stories in 300 words or less to: Old Kent River Bank Run. Tefl Us Your Story. P.O Box 2194. Grand Raptds. Ml 49501-2194 Stories should be postmarked no later than April 29 and par­ tkipants should indude their name, address and phone number Rob Isom(119) aad James Sibberaon (215) placed fotalh. The Dellon squad will boat ThomappieKeOogg. Thur stay aigM a 5*) pan. hi the team districts , ami with travel an Edwardsburg. Saturday for the individual districts. The winner in tbe first round of team districts will wrestle against the winner of the Hamilton vs. Wayland dual, 10 minutes after tbe final match oo the two mats. Howie Shattuck. No. 22. keeps the bal away from Nate Bundy, who Is one of foe leaders on foe MkkJevlle team kt steals. Hastings takes it on the chin from Sturgis “Iffour or five guys were on at the same time, I think we could win mere. ” The Hastings varsity basketball learn ran into a full-speed buzz-saw, Tuesday, facing tbe 14-2 Stutgls team. Tbe Trojans hit the ground running, scoring 20 kt tbe first quarter and 18 more In tbe second for a 38-20 half time lead. Sturgis went oo to post Its ninth victory in tbe Twin Valley 80-46 Coach Doo ScbUs said Sturgis played tbe game tbe my they wanted and their style ot play ws, the rule on tbe court. -They didn't press us, they just played solid defense.* Seta Is said. 'And if we made a mistake, tbe would coven it to a score.' He said the Saxons had trouble defending the lop player In the league. Brad Phillips, from scoring. Philips was 9-13 from the floor and bit 5-6 free throws on his way toa game-high 24-points. High scorers for Hastings were Jim Robbe with 14. including four triples and Fred Jilcs and Mike Toburen with nine each Hastings didn't get the chance to show Us free throw shooting talent, going to tbe stripe only four times In tbe game. Schils said Ibe team is 'still banging In there.' despite tbe loss. 'After the game we were talking and lhe kids were saying lhey had lo forget about tonight and get ready for Hillsdale. Friday.* The coach said Hillsdale beat tbe Saxons by 17 earlier ibis year, mostly because tbe Saxons weren't playing very well. He said be always feels the team can win if everyone on tbe floor is playing to the best of tbeir ability. 'll seems as if only one or two guys are really on ai any one lime.' Schils said. 'If four or five guys were oo al the same time. 1 think we could win more.* The Saxons have their final two home games of the season next week, hosting Coldwater oo Tuesday and Harper Creek. Friday. Fred Jiles worits his way past a trio ol Sturgis detenders lor two of his points. Tuesday night (Photo courtesy ot Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 16. 1996 — Page 11 Hastings Thornapple-Kellogg 5:30 pjn. Mat tl 6:30 p.m. Mat 81 Delton-Kellogg Lakewood 10 minutes following semi finals 8 p.m. Mat f2 The district championship team will wrestlo In the regional duals, Wednesday, Fob 22, also at Lowell At...LOWELL Lowell 5 p.m. Mat 81 5:30 p-m. Mat «2 $:30 p.m. Mat n Caledonia The district championship team will wrestle in the regional duals, Wednesday, Fob 22, at Lowell Wayland Hamilton ^DELTON Ionia YMCA Mens Basketball Standings District Wrestling Pairings Union Bank................. Carpenters Plumbing Carls Market.............. Ag. Boys... Riverbend.. Iron Heads Matches will be held at Lowell High School and Delton High School, tonight, with the champions to move on to regionals, next Wednesday in Lowell. Sunday Nteto Mixed Frerenn 55-29; Alley Calx 49W-34H; B S en 49-35; HAL 49-35; Holey Rollers 48-36; Fearsome 4 47-33; Diehards 44W-39H; Friends 44-40; Load Hogs 43-41; Dynamites 4OH-43H; Rookies 39V5-44M; 34H-49W; Hooter Crew 33-43; Really Rot32U-47W; 9 and a Wiggle 32-52; Uadecsded 28-52 mm Moody 236-591; M. Brigg* 199-537; S. Vandenburg 188-530; M. Snyder 180527; L. Bmwm 201-526; L. Davts 183-463; M. Bow—a 176-463; D Lambeth 184-440; B AiptMll 160-435; D. Vickers 160-401; S. Crow 157; P. Freeman 155; D. Snyder 152; J Mead 145; B. Bivens 145; S. Howell 134; Ladle, Coad Game - L. Johnson 191; G Otis 192; K. Colvin 182; B. Johnson 171; M Dull 168; M. Hall 164; B. Miner 158; J. Kasimky 153; L. Friend 153; P. Snyder 153; R. Kuempel 152; B. Howes 151; A. Gollmck 144. Meas Good Game - J. Kasinsky 208; C. Baker 199; B Ludocber 189; W. Wood mamee 190; H. Keeler 191; C. Haywood 184; J Mercer 180; B. Terry 184; R. Nash 175; L. Perry 167; C. Roe 157; C. Jesick 158; J Beckwith 147; B Cooley 141 Wedaesay P.M. Hair Care Center 55-37; Varney’s Stables 53H-38M; Mace’s Ph. 53-39; Friendly Home Parties 51W-40H; H A S Machine48W-43W; M. Snyder 222-569; D. Barnes M Freeman 209-556; J. Barnum G. Snyder 194-531; J. Woody M. Tilley 184-527; D. Friend R. Snyder II 198-516; K. Bushcc J. Bartimus 176-506; T James M. Neymeiyer 157-421; B Howell J. Smith 202; R. Craven 215; K. 199; R. Little 196; S. Sanborn 195; 203-543; F. Schneider 185-538; G. Otis 217-499; P Smith 203-484; R Reichard 183-444; S. Merrill 166-460; E. Vanessec 1(2-478; S. Pennington 181-472; E. Hammontree 178-456; P. Snyder 160-418; P. Frederickson 169-412; T. Soya 169-480; D. Lawrence 143-396; M. Dull I53-«O1; D. Brewer 163-379; J. Doner 146-393; K. Becker 190; B. Estep 162; C. Shellenbarger 148. Look Who’s 50! ft Lavina Marie S Warner ft Happy JUrttotoy Mom Let’s hdp Mvie cdcbme Mtchdob 58-34; TM laws 55-37; .5-3 5-3 Hamiltons Excavating. .2-6 Hearing Aid Center. Viking......................... Hastings Drill Team. Larry Poll Realty. .. Pennock Hospital. .. .9-1 .2-8 Lakewood Merchants.. Hartings Merchants...... Bosky Pharmacy........... Clearview Professional. .8-1 .6-3 .2-7 .2-7 YMCA Indoor Soccer 5-0-0 .3-2-0 .2-30 050 Green Black. Gny.. Red... i MN’s aad LPN*e — We are looking for people with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility full- or part-time. AD shifts are available. Wages based on experience. We offer health insurance, vacation bene­ fits and competitive wages. Contact Sue Lemon, RN, DON at 616-945-2407 ext. 444 or Heidi Byme. RN, ADON at ext. 445 for an interview. KARA0KE 3 Saturday, Feb. 18 Freeport , /jjlg Shamrock Tavern < Jl 9 p.m. • 1 a.m. / ( MC’d by Sound Express Mark and Mike Sheldon 270t) Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 Harttags. Ml 49058 Brace* 47W-44U; Hamler Tour* 47-45; Dewey* Amo Body 44-48; Gintechs 40-52; to’, BooUeepmg 38-54. Unique Washtub Dao 37H-54H: Outward Appearance 29-63. Gaed Game. - M Mecham 145; S South 160; M. KiU 166; D Shephard 166; D Snyder 156; R Pitts 145; D Bunts 165; B Thiaaarna 173. Gaad Camra and Series - R. Shapley 180-488; A. Hail 165-459; S. Lancaster 166-483; H. Hewitt 188-514: D Hughes 188-493; M. Snyder 201-496; V Pierson 185-529; J. McMillon 211-517. Petersons. ISG........... NAC.......... Tbornapple Manor UAW Han Roadta C League - Ag. Boy. 32 vs. Union Bank 42; Iron Heads 32 vs. Carls Market 50: Riser­ bend 24 vs. Carpenters Plumbing 36. B Minor League - Pennock Hospital 39 va. Larry Poll Realty 51. Hastings Drill Team 57 va. Hearing Aid Center 56. B Major League - Bosley Pharmacy forfeited to Hastings Merchants; Clearsieu ProlessKial 44 vs Lakewood Merchants 72. A League — Petersons 69 vs. NAC 68; ISO 76 vs. Hamiltons Excavating 68; Hamilton Excavating 74 vs. Blairs Landscapping 85; ISO 85 vs. NAC 61 THORNAPPLE MANOR FTeMMSa1WF.'«ia7»»li2aiufK».^ | Sexy and Nift 232-576; 202-566216-553: 184-528; 191-527; 181-511; 162-449; 143-374: Lambeth Eye and Ent Specialists 47^-44^; Nashville Chiropractic 45-47; Misfits 44^-47fc; Lifestyle* 31 *-60^; Valley Realty 30-62 W-L .8-1 .6-3 EOE GET YOUR COPIES Thursday A.M. Slow Pokes 56-36; Hummen 55-37; Varneys 52H-39H; Hastings Bowl 51-41; Bosleys 49H-42H; Leftovers 49-43; Thor nappie Trading •*»< 43-M; Question Mank 41-51; Algonquin Fann 40-52; Nae-N-Gales 39W-52H; Valley Realty 36-56; LeHarves 35H-56M. Goad Games and Scrim — K. Thomason 171-491; P. Fisher 170-479; B. Norris 185-450; J. Me Keough 173-432; S Dryer 149- 421; P. Godbey 148-421; L. Williams 162-399; P. Frederickson 147-399: G. Scobey 141-397 D. Collier 134-389; B Estop 150- 388; M. Dull 135-386; B Sexton 171-384; N. Moucoulis 152-366; F. Villa 171-362; J. Pipet 125-320: 1. Rice 183; J. Badmff 174; 5. Mogg 163; F. Schneider 152; C Rytol 143; I. Seeber 130; B Bodo 93. Thursday Angri. Ray James Elec. 62-30; Outboard Inn 55W-36M; Ups aad Downs 48-44; Big B’s 47-45; Nashville Onto. 45-47; Melaleuca toe 44H-47W; Cedar Creek 37-47; Trouble Stoerers 21-63. Gand Games aad Series - C Gates 143; 3. Greenfield 178; G Guernsey 171; C. Sebastian 193-538; M. Sobleskv 172-479; D Brooks 191-511; 1. Soya 152; S. Grinage 174: K. McMillon 185; I. Hurless 184-512: K. L riaair 134; L Colvin 190-522 Tuesday Mixed Gillons Construction 25-11; Thorrupple Lake Trading Post 23-13; Pin Seekers 21-15; Woodmansee Construction 18-18; Neil’s Printing 18-18; Consumers Concrete 17-19; MasotVDavis Line 17-19; Country Bumpkins 16-20; Lil Demons 12-23; Black Sheep 12-24. Lost Pants I. Mens High Games & Series G. Hause 217; R. Snore 210; M. Guy 219-589; S. Hyde 163; D. Wolff 167; D. Vickers 204; T. Neymeiyer 204-609 Womens High Games & Series K. Zimmerman 152; B. Norris 170; L. Miller 153-376; V. Broun 143; V. Homing 183-520; E. Johnson 193; C Keeler 142; D. Service. Senior Citizens Nash 67-25; Woodmansee 64-28: Sdttodner 54-38; Ou 32U-39H; Kuempel 49H-42W; Fnend 48W-43W; Ludescher 46W-45H; Brodock 46-46; D Hall 44W-47W: Moucoulis 42-50; Brewer 41H-50M; Snyder 41-51. Beckwuh 41-51; Keeker 40-52; N Hall 40-52: Jesick 39-53: Kasimky 38-50; M Hall 3&62 Hastings BcHHlCr at any of these area locations In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Concord Drugs Mason-Davis Line Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies United Gas Station (W State St.) Terry’s Tick Tock Hard’s Quick Stop In Middleville Gun Lake — Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market In Freeport — In Lake Odessa L&J’s Our Village General Store Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamhn’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville — South End Morgan Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairievi;!” 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 16, 1995 Lake Odessa NEWS H by Elaine Gartock Presidents' Day will be duly observed by fiscal and governmental agencies on Monday. Feb 20. George Wethington was born tn 1732. When his 200th birth anniversary came, schools devoted prognuns to honor the occasion with songs, tableaus, and speeches An old issue of lhe Lake Odessa Wave related one year early in this century about a Washington Day observance sponsored by the Masonic Lodge al lhe Congregational Church, with speeches on four phases of the gnat president's life One was oo his presidency, another on his military career, another on his life aa a surveyor and one on his Masonic connection. A large crowd gathered for the event. While President Washingion had his cherry tree story, fact or fiction. President Lincoln had his stories of walking miles to return a oom and of his reading books by the light of a fireplace and of his honesty in paying for a borrowed book which was accidentally destroyed. Linoln's tomb is in a park setting at Springfield, m. On Feb. 20, the Village Council will have a budget hearing at 7:30 p.m. The board of directors of tbe Lake Odessa Area Historical Society win bold its monthly board meeting Monday evening. Feb. 20. This follows by several days this month's meeting at Lake Manor with more than 20 present. The slide program on hone aad car riage barns within the village proved to be one Of real audience participation, with tbe presenter asking for names of earlier owners of the several properties where the barns are still ia aaa. More than 39 were shown aad there are others which were missed. Some are now used as dwellings. Leah Abbott's barn once housed not only driving hones bat also cows, which were driven lo pasture every day down Second Street lo the farm at the corner of Jordan Lake Avenue and Second Street, which continues east m become Huddle Rond. Earlier in the day. Grace Gilson told Hntiirkal Society President John Waite that her grandfather CotweO boused not only hones and a cow or two but pigs as well in his born on Third Avenue behind his large Italianate house aa Fifth Avenue, now the bane of Denny aad Mary Cook. The area weal of the barn sometimes flooded so his daldren and grandchildren could skate Oree The Martin Vipond barn on Second Street housed not only the family buggy, but also the horse-drawn funeral coach aad die prepara­ tion room for the Weed furniture and under­ taking business downtown. Over the protests of Mrs Waller Wortley. her husband aad others dismantled the coach, but kept the wooden wheels aa pan of a abort fence along the west driveway. Time and the elements look their loll, but until at least 1960 the wheels provided support for lhe Wortley rose bushes The Habecker barn next door was once owned by the Lake Odessa School District. The bouse was used as a home for the superintendent Many rural schools had been closed when the districts annexed to Lakewood, so their old records were stored upstairs in the bain in the late 1950s Friends of the Library met oo Tuesday evening last week. Due to a technical error, the election of two directors was postponed until the March meeting. The directors voted to provide for the library three new CD ROM programs on the presider*s, on mammals and a "word" program for letter writing. They will also provide funds for purchase of Newberry-Caldecott winners for 1993 aad 1994, phis the newest sward winners. There are now 44 life memberships. The annual report has been sent to the Library of Michigan lo indicate number of members, fre­ quency of meetings, projects and promotions in the pest calendar year. The material from all the friends groups in Michigan is then catalogued and published in a directory, similar to the directory of all the libraries in Michigan, which includes circulation figures and names of board members among other statistical information. Central United Methodist Church received five members by transfer Sunday. They were Grace Travis of Morrison Lake, David and Mary McQueen from St. Ignace. Kurt and Krista Rosenborg from a Maryland church. Congratulations go to Michelle Cusack Reiser on her promotion at a Hastings bank. She is the daughter of Herbert aad Peggy (Mosson) Cusack and granddaughter of Ernest and Ext rile Cusack. A Board of Determination appointed by Ionia County Drain Commissioner John Bush met at die Page Memorial Building Tuesday morning with an interested group of more than 20 in the audience. Thera were represen­ tatives of the village, one councilman, and property owners along the length of the existmg drains north of Tupper Lake Street. Board members seated were Alex SMey of Easton Township. Grayden Slowim of Sebewa and Laverne Eldridge of Berlin 1 ownsnip inuivMiuai citizens spocz, a* (Du represented ves of the major industry involved and the owners of farm land both northeast and northwest of the village. Bush added per­ tinent information as the d twinsioc proceeded in an amicable manner. In a bool an hosir the board voted unanimously to proceed with the Counter Drain project according to legal pro­ cedure as outlined in the petition that had been Mgarid by affected property owners in the nor­ thwest sector of the village. Three Saxon Kickers on all-region team Two boyi from tbe Hastings boys soccer team received recogmiion from coaches by being named to tbe All-Regional Soccer team and one other was named honorable mention Fred JUes aod Derek Ctrandler were nominxied by Coucb Doug Mepium and cbocen by a vote of cxber coacbex in the xouihwextero-Micblgan area recently. Mike Toburen waa xelected honorable mention. "Il l really quite an honor for there kids to be choren from all the kidx who were nomi­ nated." raid Mepbam. "They are great play­ ers and II was tbe other couciies who chose them, I just nominated them." Mepham said Jiles was a "quiet leader witb a kx of skills. We looked to him for scoring and was adaptable lo any position I needed him lo play." He said Ctumdlcr, sweeper for the Saxons and tbe two-time Moat Valuable Player bad the skilli and lhe positive altitude that nukes the Job of coaching easy. "He was never a problem and a friend lo everyone on the team." Toburen’s biggesi asset to the team was his wort ethic Mepham said "He was al­ ways poal'lve and tbe kind of kid a coach loves to save on the team." Hastings High School HONOR ROLL 2nd Marking Period which ended January *1**S SENIORS-HIGH HONORS 3jeTO4.W Jeremy Allerdiag. Molly Arnold. Jason Beeler. Jennifer Boniface. Emily Casaell. Charity Cruoenden. Sarah Dean. -Marie DeWitt. Danielle Dipen. Clayton Edger. -Angela From. -Rachel Griffin. Sabrina Haywood. Tara Hill. Kimberly Hoxworth. Kevin Huben. Joseph Jamea. Amanda Jentungs. -Jeremy Kelly. Laura Koons, Amy Merritt. Amanda Morgan. Tony Norris. Christie Osaenhelmer. Erin Parker. Angela Pieraon. Angie Ropright. Tamera Schipper. Melissa Schreiner. Eric Sorenson. Thomas Sorenson. Tony VanSyckle. Jennifer Warren. Andrea Wilbur. Michael Wilson, Alexmider Zbiciak SENIORS - HONORS 11* TO 34* Rebecca Andersen. Brice Arena. Cal Casey. Derek Chandler. Faith Davia. Tiffany Everett. Robert Fenstemaker. Mart Furrow. Danielle Cole. Michelle Cole, Gretchen Golnek, Jason Healy. Bertram Herzog. Mark Kaiser. Jennifer Klug. Nicholas Lewis. Allaoo Loftus. Rachel MrfVfgS Sank Mcbough. Melissa Moose. Brian Moras. Jenny Myers. Karey Sanders. Amber Sbamick. Daniel Sherry. Lynneae Smith. Daayell Thornton. Michael Toburen. Robert Wager. Jill Ward. Rebeccah Zonbor SENIORS-M>n6>AjU.E MENTION Low**. Boor/. HkMnbar abiant: Girton. Atec* >0 cMtaan* and guaxtt pro»anf. Hra Dap*. ray art rwcotuad. (XASA Ordtoance Amendment appro ad. TaamoMp aontog hearing to be hotd 3-13-95. 1». Francis property spiH dtecvMod. Oartano Harper, Clerk AMOOtadtaby: Boyce Miller. Supervisor (2-16) In tho matter of JOSEPH DANIEL CUSHING, adoptee TO: BNEST DEESE. WHOSE LAST KNOWN AD­ DRESS WAS 7005 S. SHORE DRIVE. DELTON. Mi OR 6622 LAKEWOOD DR.. OHTON. Ml OR 1277 WASMNGTON. KALAMAZOO. Ml AND WHOSE IN­ TEREST MAY 9E BARRED OR AFFECTED BY THE FOLLOWING TAKE NOTICE On March 16. 1995 at 10:30 a.m.. In the Probate courtroom. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Mi 49059. before Richard H. Shaw. Pro­ bate Judge, a hearing will bo hold on tho PETITION TO TBUMNATt YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. Tho tow provides that you should be notified of this hear­ ing. 9 you fad to lippaar at this hearing YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE TBfoUNATED. February 6. 1995 Angofo Endsley P.O. Bax 264 Dolton. Ml 49046 (2-16) Msrtgigi Farocteowe Safa AMBTOMG FOUOWWO HCnOHS" ••Sortton 4.19 — Sign, — Under 1. change the number 32 to 49. sentence •hall road: “The surface area of a business sign shall not ex­ ceed 49 square fact except far bvtoeeeec meetings criteria under M.” "DfiEn THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS: Sertton 4 JO — Short-term Gatherings t Special svwws, k. rwswty re^R^xeorrS. Sortion 4.31 — Guarantee of Conformance. ••Sortton S.0-1-1- - Stogie Family Residential District — Under 9. (5.) Amend sentence to road. Ono detached accesson building other than a garage NOT to exceed in height 16 foot from ^ttde level to peak or one story. whichever it ••Sortton 6.4 — -m-1- — Uw Density Stogie Family Residential Lake Drttricl Under 9. (3.) to change the number from "769" to -1O34-. sentence shall read In addition no detached accessory structure may exceed 1034 square foot.” ••Sectton 6J — X-F — Rural and Residential Convenience District Under 9. - Add the foifawmg 9. Govommentoi bulldtags. 6. Museums libraries, or other similar bulldir gs. totorestod persons desiring to present their riows on tho proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or to writing, will be given the opportunity to bo hoard at the above monttonod time and piece The County of Barry will provide necessary aux Mtory aids and services, such as signors for the hearing impaired and audio tapes ai printed matonais being considered at the mooting, to todh fide sis with disabilities at lhe mooring hearing upon ten (10) days notice to tho County of Barry. MdMduate with disabilittos requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact tho County of Barry by writing or coil tho following: Coordinator. 220 W. State Street. Hasttogs. Michigan 49059 (616) 9414991. Nancy L Boersma. 9arry County Oerii (3-16 and 3-9) MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been mode to mo conditions of a mortgage mode by Douglas S. COOK and Cathy J. COOK, husband ond wife to Heartwell Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Cor­ poration. Mortgages, dated October 19. 1999 and recorded on October 24. 1999. to Libor 490, on page 165. BARRY County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by said Mortgagee to BARCLAY SAMI RICAN /MORTGAGE CORPORA­ TION. o North Carolina Corporation by an assign­ ment dated October 30. 1999. and recorded on November 9. 1999. to Liber 490. on page 923. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho date hereof the sum of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND TWO HUN­ DRED FORTY NINE DOLLARS ANO 61 CENTS (953.249.61). including interest at 10.900% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained to said mor­ tgage and the statute to such cose made and pro­ vided. nonce rs hereby given that sold mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan at 11« AJM. o clod on Thursday. March 30. 1995. Said premises ore tituated in VILLAGE OF MID DtEVILLE BARRY County Michigan, and are described os: lot 7. Block 17 of I.N. Keelers Addition to tho Village of Middleville according to rhe recorded plat thereof as recorded to Libor I of Plats on Page 12. in Barry County Michigan. The redemption period shall be one monthfs) from tho dote of such sole, unless on affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded to accor­ dance with 19490. 600.3241 (d) and given to tho mortgagee. in which cose the redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from tho date of such sole. Dated February 16. 1995 Trott and Trott. PC. Attorneys ond Counselors 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Rtogham Forms Michigan 49025 File 495010232 BARCLAYSAAMR1CAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION (3-16) Receiving pou-eeaeon regional honors lor soccer were (from left): MHte Toburen, Derek Chandler and Fred dies. XMTOXf* Bradley BaMcrjoo, ClimM Bowman. Dustin GiUom. Melissa Hammond. Denise Heath. Jami Hedger. Stacy Hulk Leslie Jaduon. Mac Jarvis, Christopher Johnson. Scon Long. Scott McKelvey. Shannon Miller. Toni Norris, Carl Olson, Jason Rayner, Spring Silsbee. Michelle Vandenbou JUNIORS-HIGH HONORS X50 TO 08 Robin Acker. Aaron Baker. Katherine Batch. Kelly Bellgraph, Craig Bowen. Kathryn Brandt. Sara Casarez. Meredity Cote. ‘Damian deGoa. Jenny Dukes. Deborah Griffin. Emily Hartman. Shasta Horning. Sharyn Kauffman. Christy LaJoye. Angela Lyons. Sarah McKinney. Leslie Merriman. Katie Metzger. Bradley Milter. Chris Norris. Brandy Onhway. Nancy Phillips. Robert Redburn.’Lisa Reynolds. • Aaron Schantz. Eteanore Schroeder. Jamie Scobey. ‘Kenth Sherwood. Kim Sloan. Michael Stormes. Matthew Styf. Erica Tracy. Carrie Varney. •Jennifer Weicher. Wendi Wilson JUNIORS - HONO tS IN TO 34* Mznhew Birman, Aaro dements. Rochelle Day. Jaaea Grant. Joshua Hill. Andrew Hubbard. Betsie Keeter. Tammi Kelly. Sarah McKelvey. Ttamas Pratt, Dean Repiogle. Deanna Sawyer. Jeremy Shade. Staci Simpson, Stacy Strouse. Jolie Vos. 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Joshua Richie, Jewcs PoHaww Samantha Sanborn. Tiffany Seymour. Kristen Sherwood. Jonathan Swinkunai, Hddi Watson. Travis Williams ALTERNATIVE ED - HIGH HONORS X9BT04M •John Belles. •Paul Dull, Robin Moore. •Ryan Oliver ALTERNATIVE ED - HONORS X19TO 3.49 Miko Duron. JIB Huver. Sean Kelley ALTERNATIVE EDHONORABLE MENTION 1MTO1H Michael Gale •Indicates 4.00 Citizens asked to evaluate DNR State Senator Joanne G. Emmons has received notification of the availability of an evaluation form on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources from the chairman of the Senate s Natural Resources and En­ vironmental Affairs Committee, State Senator Loren N. Bennett. The purpose of this form is to gather infor­ mation on the performance of the DNR and to use that information lo develop legislation and procedures that will improve DNR actions and services. The single page evaluation asks citizens to identify both positive and negative experiences they have had as users of the DNR s many services. Respondents are reminded that the form will be part of the public record and are asked to be concise and specific. “I think this is a wonderful chance lo get feedback from Michigan taxpayers who feel compelled lo voice their opinions about the operations of the Department of Natural Resources — good or bad,” stated Senator Emmons. "By establishing open communica­ tion with the consumers of services offered by the DNR. Senator Bennett can get a really good feel for what the people would like lo see remain the same and what they might like to see changed I have copies of the form available from my office and 1 would urge in­ terested parties to till one out. ” Golf show set for Feb. 24-26 PGA Junior Golf Leader Award Winner Sandy LaBauve. appearing courtesy of the Cascade Golf, aad past PGA Teacher of the Year Charles Sorrell headline the 7th annual West Michigan Golf Show, Feb. 24-26 at the Ford Fieldhouse. Grand Rapids Community College Both will be giving free clinics at the . The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 show all weekend. More than 120 exhibits representing every facet ot the golf industry will be on display. Exhibitors include major equipment lines, resorts, apparel, merchandise, and specially items. Over S20.000 in door prizes, including a Dream Vacation for two to Doral Resort and Spa in Miami. Fla. Other show highlights, when the doors open ■ 5 p.m. on Friday, include: 1995 New Golf Equipment Display/Demo Area — golfers will be able to aee and lest the latest in golf equipment, including many dote not currently available yet al pro shops and golf stores. Free Golf Lessons by area golf profes­ sionals in a 70 x30' hitting net The ASTAR video leaching system — the most advanced leaching system on the market today — will be used all weekend in the hitting net area. The first 200 paid adult admissions through the door each day will receive a complimen­ tary two bell pack of Top Fine golf balls. Shows hours are Friday. Feb. 24 5-9 p.m.; Feb. 25. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.: and Feb. 26. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. West Michigan Golf Show is presented by lhe West Michigan GMC Truck Group, Cen­ tury Cellunct, Orson E. Coe Pontiac/GMC. Michigan Golfer, and WWMT-TV. . �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 16, 1995 — Page 13 Hastings Township sexton gets $1,200 pay increase by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Mike Hallifax will continue as Hastings Charter Township's cemetery sexton, maintain the grounds at the hall, and be responsible for snow removal for the next (wo years. With a split vote, the board agreed to an increase of SI.200 this year, from $7,200 to $8,400 anually, and to lengthen the contract to two years. The rate will stay lhe same for the second year. Trustees Neil Wilder and Doug Peck voted LANDFILL, continued from page 3 representatives from environmental groups, the public, an industrial waste generator, officials from the county, township and city governments and representatives from the solid waste management industry. The committee examined the amendment and originally sent it to the County Board along with its recommendation for approval in June. If the County Board had approved lhe amendment, it would still have to be approved by two-thirds, or 14. of the 21 units of governments in the county. After that, it goes to the director of tbe Michigan Department of Natural Resources for approval. Since August, tbe county board "task force** that was to negotiate a contract with Hastings Sanitary Service, or a "host agreement." has been dead in tbe water Both sides publicly have said that they wouldn't give tbe other side what they wanted if they didn't get what they wanted. However, in lhe intervening months, three other companies have stepped up and asked for amendments to the solid waste plan, and every one of them are asking to take solid waste out of the county. They are two of tbe largest waste management companies in the world — Browning Ferris Industries and Waste Management Systems. Tbe other, much smaller company is Pinch Companies. Tbe County Solid Waste Oversight Committee, which developed the original plan, completed in 1990. said last October that it is out of date, contracts in it have expired, and it needs to be updated. County's mileage policy questioned Barry County Commissioner Linda Waisoo told ibe Coonly Board receoriy thai a Hastings citizen, Ted Bustance, had con­ tacted her twice, by letter and phone, before her term started about his opposition to commissioners receiving mileage reim­ bursement, health insurance and retirement. "I know of no person that works in Grand Rapids that gets paid to go to work nor should tbe public servants," Bustance said in his letter. Watson noted that each commissioner has to live in tbe district be or she represents and that she had reviewed some of the mileage reports from tbe previous year and had not found any abuse of reimbursement. ’We can't move oocer to the courthouse so that we can eliminate that mileage. I live here in Hastings so therefore I am not going to be charging mileage as I know there are others. "I appreciate his letter and die fact that he’s interested." Watson. “He also questioned health insurance" In the letter. Bustance said "Health insur­ ance and paid retirement for commissioners who are part-time employees is just plain outrageous and should be changed..." She said commissioners' jobs are different than being employed elsewhere because commissiooers need another job to be above tbe poverty level. Watson noted that her own hours as a county commissioi.*r amount to more than a part-time job. "Tbe IRS looks on part-time as anything under 17 hours a week. I work more than 17 hours a week." she said. "I don't want to come across as being neg­ ative. 1 think it's important that the public bring up questions that they don’t understand and it’s our job to educate." she added. Lew Newman, the board s vice chairman, said it is easy for someone who lives in the city to say that commissioners shouldn't get mileage when they have to attend meetings. "They need to walk in the shoes of com­ missioners." Newman said. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he had been paid mileage when he had previously served on several state boards. "It's not an uncommon practice." Being a commissioner takes a lot of time id carries responsibility.” said Commisooer Sandy James. As an example, she id a recent day pertaining to county busi- ss had started before 10 a.m. and finished ith a citizen ai 10:30 p.m. Last December, tbe former County Board ached a 4-4 deadlock when it voted on tether to eliminate mileage reimbursement commissioners for travel from their imes to board and committee meetings. Tbe retirement system, through legislasn, recognizes that an elected official is on 11 to his/her constituents 24 hours each ly. and is considered a full time employee, ligible for retirement, according to the sinutes of the County Board's Jan. 24 against the agreement, saying the board should have asked for bids fix the work. Trustees Franklin "Ping" Beckwith and Mike Smith, and Treasurer Diana Phillips. Clerk Bonnie Cruttcnden and Supervisor Richard Thomas all voted in favor. In dissenting. Wilder said it behooved the board to take bids to look at all avenues to make sure taxpayers got lhe best value for their money. Saying it was nothing against Hallifax. Wilder said he was questioning the amount being spent. Treasurer Diana Phillips pointed out that during the tenure of the late sexton Bill Tinkler, they didn't take bids each year. When Peck protested that th< township couldn't find money to support the Hastings Public Library, but "raised $1,200 in a few minutes," Smith reponded that good, professional services are hard to find, and since Hallifax would supply the personnel, equipment and insurance, the contract would be a good deal fix the township. In another matter, answering a request from a member of the Board of Review, the board unanimously agreed to set a $40 half­ day per deim rate of pay for meetings of four hours or less. There previously was a set fee of $75. whenever the Board of Review met for a meeting of any length. The question of what to do about dead animals along the highway was discussed, with the board sending a letter in support of State Rep. Terry Geiger's bill submitted to the Michigan Legislature to assign responsibility for removal of such animals to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. A similar "road kill" bill was pushed by Bob Bender when he was a state legislator. Tbe "impact" fee of 10 cents per cubic yard of solid waste paid to tbe township by Hastings Sanitary Service was made official by unanimous vote. Tbe matter was the subject of a public hearing last month. Tbe fee would be collected by Hastings Sanitary Service starling with the publication date of the agreement and paid to tbe township quarterly. Previous estimates by township officials on tbe amount of money that the fee would generate set it at about $14,000 a year. It will go into a special account in tbe general fund. The fee is permitted by law. since Hastings Charter is "host" to the landfill. The board agreed that Supervisor Richard Thomas should talk to Hastings City officials to "put into place now" an agreement on a possible joint water and possibly a sewer project south on M-37 at least to the M-79 junction. Trustee Franklin Beckwith strongly supported the idea, saying that sooner or later, both tbe extension of the sewer and water would have to be done, and the language of any agreement should be worked out before the last minute. Beckwith stressed that he wasn't talking about money figures, but the general agreement that would be needed for such a project. He said talks about a similar agreement with the State Highway Department could come later. Any agreements between the City of Hastings and the township, or the highway department and the township, would come before the board for action, he said. After discussion on the feasibility of a county owned and operated asphalt plant being proposed for behind tbe present Barry County Road Commission, tbe board approved sending a letter of support for the idea to lhe Road Commission. A copy of the letter will be sent to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The Road Commission has asked tbe County Board to finance an asphalt plant to save the county money and improve efficiency. Beckwith also asked tbe board to write a letter to the County Board, urging members to vote oo tbe first proposed amendment to tbe county’s solid waste plan. "Maybe we ought to give them a push. Tills is an amendment that should have been voted on long ago." Beckwith said. There are four proposed amendments to the plan, but just two are far enough along in the process to be at the County Board wailing for a vote, involving tbe City Management Inc. and Pitsch companies. "Personally, I think they’re bolding off because lhey might find themselves in a pickle. It might be called discrimination if they turn one down and accept another." Smith said. By consensus, the letter will be sent urging the commissioners to vote on the City Management amendment. CD SALE 7,155 18 MONTH CD . ar t . 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State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 • (616) 945-9561 802 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 • (616) 374-8849 FDIC Insured �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 16. 1995 Plainwell man pleads to lesser charge in stolen car case A 24-year-old Plainwell man accused of possessing a stolen Camaro pleaded guilty Tuesday in Barry County Circuit Coon io a lesser charge. David C. Wooten pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to conceal the identity of a vehicle by removing the identification number on the vehicle. That charge is a high-court misdemeanor, punishable by up to two years in prison or a $1,000 fine. Woolen pleaded guilty to tbe charge as part of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop two other charges pending against Wooten, including receiving and concealing more than $100 worth of stolen property, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2,500 fine, or both. Also dismissed was a charge that Wooten tried to mislead another person about the identity of the car by removing or defacing the serial number. That is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. The prosecutor also agreed to recommend at Wootens sentencing that he receive a sentence of no more than six months in jail. Sentencing was set for March 2. bt other recent cowl bwinexs: Evans is charged with resisung and obstructing an officer of the Hastings hjlice Department, which is a high-court misdemeanor, punishable by up to two years in prison of a $ 1.000 fine. She also faces two counts of assault, a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail or a $500 fine, or both. Evans also is charged wilh maliciously causing less than $100 in damage to a door at the Olde Towne Tavern, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. She stood mute io the charges in January and not guilty pleas were entered on her behalf. • A 21-year-old Dowling man was scheduled to stand trial April 3 on a charge he assaulted another man with a beer bottle in October. A March 23 final pre-trial was also scheduled fur Michael J New nun Newman is charged wilh a count of assault wilh a dangerous weapon, which is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Ik stood mute to the charge in January and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. COURT NEWS: of receiving and concealing stolen firearms. Those charges are punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. He stood mute to lhe charges in January and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A 30-year-old Plainwell man convicted of drunk driving in November was sentenced to 12 months in jail and 36 months probation. Paul F. Wallace was also ordered to pay $ 1.000 in court costs. Wallace pleaded guilty earlier this month to a charge of drunk driving, third offense. His plea was made as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Wallace is a habitual offender, third offense. • An 18-ycar-old Freeport woman stood mute to a charge she broke into a store in Hastings in December. A not guilty plea was entered on behalf of Michelle L. Evans. Evans is charged wilh breaking and entering, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. A March 2 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 36-year-old Hastings man accused of embezzling $9,000 in 1991 stood mute to the charge. A not guilty plea w as entered on behalf erf Randall K. Dulyea. Dulyea is charged with committing­ larceny by conversion of more than $100. • That charge is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2,500 fine. A March 9 pre-trial was scheduled. • A May 1 trial was scheduled for a 29year-old Freeport man accused of maliciously damaging a fire truck belonging io the Freeport Fire Department In November. An April 20 final pre-trial was also set for Dale L Kidder. Kidocr is charged with maliciously damaging fire department property, which is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He stooj mute to the charge in January and a not guilty piea was entered on bis behalf. POLICE BEAT: ■ • A Feb. 16 pre-trial was set for a Muskegon man accused of stalking a Hastings woman last February. Ronald E. Hulbert faces a charge of aggravated stalking, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $1,000 fine, or both. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf in April. • An April 3 trial was scheduled for a 46year-old Hastings woman accused of assaulting two people and resisting police in July. A March 23 final pre-trial was also set for Theresa H. Evans. • A Feb. 16 pre-trial was scheduled for a 27-year-old Delton resident accused of manufacturing and possessing drugs and receiving and concealing stolen firearms in September. Stacey G. Wyman is charged with one count of manufacturing marijuana, which is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both, and a count of possessing less than 25 grams of cocaine, which carries a maximum sentence of four yean in prison or a $25,000 fine, or both. Both counts were charged as second offenses, which doubles the maximum possible sentences on both charges. Wyman also is charged with three counts Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 IltrtU to Kent WANTED TO RENT: House wilh option to buy. Hastings area. Good credit, employed 616-945-4114 ____________ __ Mobile Homes 199Q 14X76 SCHULT 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, built-in china cabinet, ceiling fan, stove and refrigerator, 10X16 deck. 8X8 storage shed. WiU pay you $500 towards mortgage. 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"What we re afraid of is she was on the ice when those white-out conditions appeared.' be said. "She may have become disoriented in those conditions." Daniel said that Hulst knew the lake and was very safety conscious. If she became disoriented in the bad weather, however, she may have wandered onto an unsafe portion of the lake, he said. There were several thin areas and open water spots on the lake at the time. State police used a helicopter to conduct an aerial search of the lake Wednesday af­ ternoon. Troopers were looking to find a spot in the ice where Hulst may have fallen through. Daniel said a few open water spots were found in the ice, but the water was shallow enough to see the bottom of tbe lake and there was no indication Hulst was there. The search continued Thursday, and po­ lice located a spot in the southeastern portion of the lake where lhe ice appeared to have recently frozen over. State police cadaver search dogs were brought in to examine the ice in that area for a human scent. The department’s dive team was then called in and they checked the spot on Fri­ day. The divers found do evidence to show Hulst was in that part of the lake, however, Daniel said. The search was called off over the week­ end when the weather turned bad, he said. Deputies from tbe Allegan and Barry county sheriffs* departments assisted in the search. Daniel said that there are no indications that foul play was involved in Hulst’s disap­ pearance. Investigators would examine that angle of tbe case if they found evidence to indicate it as a possibility, he said. Hulst was a long-time resident of lhe Gun Lake area. She retired from Steclcasc before working for die Gun Lake water plant. She twice ran unsuccessfully for trustee of Orangeville Township, in 1984 and in 1988. When she disappeared, Hulst reportedly was wearing a red or maroon helmet, black snowmobile pants and a 1 rown winter parka with a fur-lined hood. T « snowmobile she was riding was described as a red or maroon 1982 Yamaha. Anyone with any information on the case is asked to call investigators at the Wayland post at 792-2213. CORRECTIONS: A caption beneath a photo in last week's edition of the Banner incorrectly identified Karen Myers' kindergarten class as first- graders. A story last week about Hastings High School students who earned Division I ratings at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association festival inadvertently omitted freshmen Amanda Miller and Amy Archambeau. SWINDLERS ARE CALLING Slick roads cause accident, injury BARRY TWP. — A 27-ycar-old Delian ma wax tun Sunday in a car craab in a dueb near tbe iutcnectioo at Orchard and Kingsbury roads, report troopers ■ lhe state police post in Hastings. Todd E. Greenman was treated al Pennock Hospital and released. Greenman was driving east on Orchard just before 9 pm. when be Inst control at his car on the ice-covered road, police said. They said bls car slid into the ditch and bit another car that bad already gone off the toad. The second car was unoccupied and was awaiting removal when Grvenman bit it. troopers said. Greenman was ticketed for driving loo fast for conditions, police said. Several other vehicles reportedly went into Ibe ditch before lhe accident. Troopers said they called tbe Barry County Road Commission who brought sand and salt to lhe area. Compound bow stolen from house HASTINGS — A $200 compound bow and its $40 case were stolen Sunday. Feb. 5. from a house oo Bond Street. Hastings City Police report. Tbe items were stolen in a burglary of tbe home, officers said. They were reportedly Ibe only items taken. lhe break-in occurred between 1:45 and 7:45 p m., police said. Two Freeport teens injured in crash CARLTON TWP. — Two Freeport teenagers were hurt Friday when their van went out of control and bit a tree along Broadway, state police at the Hastings post said. Jody L Schreiner. 18. of 7195 Wood School Rond, was driving north on Broadway just south of Sisson Road al 5:45 pm. when the van ran off the right side of the road, hit some mailboxes, spun in the road, and bit a tree witb its back end. troopers said. Schreiner and bis passenger, Raynel P. Vanstee. 18. of 7195 Wood School Rood, were injured in the crash. They were taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released. Girl, 17, arrested for drunk driving HASTINGS — A 17-year-old Middleville girt was arrested Sunday morning on a drank driving charge. Hastings city police report. Officers said they saw the girl pulling assay from an accident with a pickup track just before 4 am in the 500 block of South Michigan Avenue. Tbe girl was having trouble driving up a nearby hill, officers said, so they went to assist her. While talking with lhe girt, officers noticed she smelled of alcohol and had glassy and bloodshot eyes. A breath lest showed lhe girl had a blood alcohol level of .13 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. She was ticketed for drunk driving, first offense. Flushing man hurt in accident ORANGEVILLE TWP. — A 56-yesr-old Flushing man was hurt Friday m an auro mishap on Keller Road, said troopers at the Michigan Stale Mice post in Wayland. Don W. Arnold was driving west oo Keller near Lindsey Road al 8:20 a.m. when be lost control of his car and went off lhe left side of the road, troopers said. They said the car hit a rock formation and a tree and went airborne for 30 feet before coming to rest. Arnold was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released. Outboard motor stolen in rural area seen two weeks before, witnesses said. The motor and battery had been stored on a boat under a tarp, police said. Plainwell man injured in crash PRARIEVILLE TWP. — A 36-year-old Plainwell man was hurt Sunday. Feb. 5. in a car crash on Lockshore Road, state police at lhe Wayland post said. Larry K. Elson was driving north on Lockshore near Baseline Road at 12:50 p.m. when NICE 3 BEDROOM house in Hastings. S525/month plus utili­ ties. No pets. References and deposit required. Call after 5 00pm. 616-945-5316 SECRETARY OF STATE WANTS TO LEASE 1.700 square feet of ground floor, retail office space in Hastings. Provi­ sions needed for 35 car parking and a 45* X 90* paved area for testing. Please contact Cindy Russell, Michigan Department of State, Property Management Section, Lansing. Ml 48918-1445 517-373-8753 Respond by February 21. 1995. ORANGEVILLE TWP. — A 26-year-old Delton man was arrested last Thursday oo z drunk driving charge after he rolled his pickup truck over on Enzian Road north of Pine Lake Road. Barry County deputies report. Tbe man was driving north on Enzian just before midnight when the truck slid across the road and rolled over onto its top, deputies said. The driver told police he lost control of the truck on some ice and hit an embankment, which caused him lo roll over. Deputies said lhey smelled alcohol oo tbe man's breath and a breathalyzer lest showed he had a blood alcohol level of .11 percent. A JO percent is considered legally intoxicated. Neither the driver nor his three passengers were injured in tbe crash. The driver was ticketed for drunk driving, first offense. The passengers were ticketed for not wearing seat belts. MAPLE GROVE TWP. — A $2,000 outboard motor and battery were stolen recently from behind a bouse in Maple Grove Township. Barry County Sheriff's deputies said. The items were noticed missing on Wednesday, Feb. 8, deputies said. They were last LARGE RENTAL FACILI­ TY, all occasions. The Note­ Gun Lake. 672-5229 or 891-1990.___________________ RICE LAKE, ONTARIO book fishing trip for 1995 early, 2 and 3 bedroom cottages, reasonable rates, good fishing, 905-753-2370, _______________ Crash leads to Delton man’s arrest came out of a curve and saw some ice on tbe road, police said. They said Elson tried to slow down, but his car slid on some ice and rolled over onto its driver's side, hitting a tret. Elson sought his own medical attention, troopers said. Hastings man hurt in 2-car crash Don’t be fooled by appearances! Ask questions and confirm the information before you spend any money. For a free copy ol the brochure. Swindlers are Calling, call 800-621-3570. of 800-572-9400 (in Ifcnos) | WOODLAND TWP. — A 41-year-old Hastings man was hurt Friday in a two-car crash or Martin Road near Jordan Road, report deputies at lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department. Martin L. Landes, of 3220 E. Carlton Center Road, reportedly sought his own treatment. Deputies said Landes was driving south on Martin at about 5 p.m. when a northbound car slid into his path and the vehicles hit head-on. The driver of the other car. Tyrone Robinson, 35. of Grand Rapids, told police he lost control of his vehicle when it hit a patch of ice on lhe road. Robinson was not reported injured in the crash. Deputies said Landes was not wearing a seat belt. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-02-23.pdf eafc1a68e357de1d4fe2c0243624aa32 PDF Text Text Rev. Anton won't seek re-election Wrecker services don't like system SeePage 2 Delton, Hastings both suffer losses See Page 3 See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 KAiiif.' u?rm I?: s c»'i xh st HASTINGS, Ml ANNER «< S. Church St. •“stuns, hl 49^ Hastings THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 23. 1995 VOLUME 141. NO. 2 PRICE 25' Local police will wait and see on federal grant Warmth’ by Nick Hoffman, staff writer The m» ore- re itvre-mde walk wilt stars at the Hasnsgs Free Merbodiv Owrt ami there win berwo num Advostiri Church in Acsion Agency of ttgMi. go to elderly » bdp them with Tbesn divers from the Michigan State Police hefcsnd area police search Gun lake Friday. Fab. 10. for Joan Hufst, a Gun Lake resident who disappeared Feb. 7. Their search was called off due to bad weather, however. Hulst was found Sunday morning by an area resident Autopsy results not available yet Gun Lake woman’s body found after long search by Nick Hoffman, staff writer RV show slated tor nils we&Kena Trailer Sate* aad Service of 10 a.tn. io 9 p.m. Saturday be on extubtt. akwg wife an RV treto can's booth for those who have ques item about RV unit*. NashvMe woman wins 4-H post Kathy Remington of Nashville ha> been hared aa Barry Countyh 4-H pro- progratn aaiiail for the part two yean, waa involved with 4-H aa a youth aad dace haa born a member of the Advisory Corned aad a 4-H leader Her part-time position wan funded by *e Barry Corny United Way. and recently additional fond mg haa enabled it id be expanded B foil time. Pt aaiagtna waa a leader in the Mayo 4-H Dairy dab. now woeb aa a project leader aad is active in the Basehne 4-H Addttiooal NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 The body of a Gun Lake woman missing for nearly two weeks was discovered Sunday morning in the ice on the northeast section of the lake. Joan Hulst. 55. who disappeared Tuesday. Feb. 7. was discovered al about 8:30 in by a Gun Lake resident in the area of the lake called Bairds Cove, said troopers al the Michigan Sue Police poet in Wayland. Del. Sgt Ken Daniel of the Wayland post said the person who found Hulst went out for a morning walk and was returning home across lhe frozen lake when he found a helmet protruding from the ice. Police were calleo. and stale police from the Wayland post and Barry County Sheriffs deputies located Holst's body beneath lhe ice. Daniel said Hulst was reportedly found in 5 feet of water approximately 200 yards off shore. Divers from the Barry County Sheriff's Department also loc-jed and recovered a snowm.rbile submerged near Hulst that police believe Hulst was riding al the time of her disappearance. Hulst was taken to Pennock Hospital where an autopsy was performed on her Monday io determine the cause of her death. The results were not available al press lime. Hulst was last seen on her snowmobile al 1 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 7. when she visited a neighbor's house near Gun Lake, troopers said. About an hour before, she rode her snowmobile to Gillette's Balt 4 Hardware on the southern shore of the lake, where she bought some bail and talked about going ice fishing, police said. Hulst was reported missing the next morning when she did not show up for work at the Gun Lake area's waste water treatment plant, where she had a pan-time job. troop­ ers said. Investigators believe Hulst was fishing on the lake that Tuesday afternoon when bad weather moved in. reducing visibility on the lake to zero. Police said Hulst knew the lake well and was very safety conscious. She may have become disoriented in the bad weather, however, and wandered onto an unsafe portion of the lake, they said. There were several thin areas and open water spots on the lake at the time. Deputies from the Allegan and Barry county sheriffs' departments assisted the stale police in their search for Hulst. Stale police used a helicopter to conduct an aerial search of the lake Wednesday. Feb. 8. Troopers were looking to find a spot in the Ke where Hulst may have fallen through Investigators said a few open water spots were found in lhe ice. but the waler was shallow enough to see lhe bottom of the lake and there was no indication Hulst was there The search continued Thursday. Feb. 9. and police located a spot in the southeastern portion of the lake where lhe Ke appeared tn have recently frozen over. State police cadaver search dogs were brought in to examine the Ice in that area for a human scent The stale police dive team was then called in and they checked the spot on Friday. The divers found no evidence to show Hulst was in that pan of the lake, however. The search was called off over that week­ end when the weather turned bad. Investigators spent last week looking for new leads in lhe case. Hulst was a long-time resident of the Gun Lake area. She retired from Sieelcase before working for lhe Gun Lake waler plant for the last 10 years. She was a member of the Doster Reformed Church, and she twice ran unsuccessfully for trustee of Orangeville Township, in 1984 and in 1988. A service was held Wednesday at the Doster Reformed Church. A private family internment was held In the Chapel Hill Cemetery In Grand Rapids. Area police department heads say they are walling to see lhe results of the Republican Congress efforts to reform last year's crime legislation and end President Clinton's program to hire 100.000 new officers nationwide. Under Clinton's 815.7 billion crime prevention package, passed last summer. Hastings City Police and the Barry County Sheriffs Department were promised enough federal funding to hire an additional police officer each. The Village of Lake Odessa also would get one more officer The House voted last week to eliminate those programs, however, and instead give 810 billion in general anti-crime funds to local authorities. Thai plan is expected to come before the Senate for a vote sometime next month. If it is passed, it will move to Clinton, who may veto U. Sheriff Stephen DeBoer said that be Is unsure how the changer will affect the I federal LtaJLig Lis department already has been promised. Tm hoping, obviously, that it won't." be said. Tm optimistic that the money will be there. On lhe other hand, we're not going to hire anyone until we have it in black and while that the money is there." Jerry Sarver, chief of the Hastings police, said he is assuming that the money is still coming to help be department hire another officer. T certainly hope ... If they (Republicans) garner enough voles to pass their bill and override the Democrats' bill, (he president will then veto the Republican plan." Clinton's crime legislation authorized spending 88.8 billion In grants to local jurisdictions to allow them to hire additional officers. It set aside billions more for prevention programs. Hastings and Barry County have been promised money under lhe "COPS FAST" program, which funds additional police in cities of less than 50.000. The money for additional officers comes as a matching grant to fund 75 percent of the total salary and benefits earned by a new officer over three years. Local Jurisdictions have io pay 25 percent of the costs of new officers Under the Republican plan, however, local governments would receive block grants of 82 billion a year for five years to use as they wished to reduce crime and improve public safety. The money would not be earmarked for hiring additional police as it is under the Clinton plan. Supporters of the Republican plan say it gives local governments the flexibility to tailor anil-crime programs to local needs. Opponents of the measure say the money could be abused by local officials and spent on safety items like traffic lights rather than on police officers. "Most chiefs are In agreement that block grants have a way of being used up long before they even gel to the police departments." Sarver said. The Hastings department ctaremly has 10 road patrol officers. Sarver said he wants to use the additional officer be has been promised for extensive fool and bike patrols downtown. That would give us that extra set of arms and legs to put on foot patrol and that's really what we need in the downtown area." be said. Il would also aid Sarver's efforts to step up community policing in Hastings, and bring the officers and lhe public closer together. DeBoer said he would like to use lhe department's additional officer tor road patrol wort. "There are times when we Just aren't able to put out enough people to respond to people's calls for service and that's one of my priorities, to try and increase that." be said. The department currently has 12 deputies, one of which is on extended sick leave. 1874. be was buried In foe Berryville Cemelery, off M-79, said Cndrior Townabtp Supervisor Justin Cooley. "his fitting th« this Man chief be rec ognized re an important part of lhe history of Castleton Township." be said. Nashville resident Inez Warren had the ing the creek. Supervisor Cooky last week petitioned Ore County Bored on Waerent be­ half. The County Bored plans to bold a public hearing on Warren's request at iu March 14 "in*tbc meantime. Vice Chairman Lew Newman said be thinks "some investigirien needs to be done." pertaining to the chiefs and his tribe, Cooley said. Headwssers of the creek are in Section 32 In Castleton Township. The creek also crosses Section 29 and enters the fbornapplc River tn Section 20, he said. The final and official decision on the pro­ posed name for the local creek is made by the U S. Board on Geographic Names. breed in Virginia. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 23, 1995 News Briefs ATV, snowmobile workshop planned The Barn County Farm Bureau and Cooperative Extension Service will sponsor an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and snowmobile safet) workshop from I to 3 p.m. Saturday. March 4, at the Barry County Expo Center. Dave Golden from Shawmut Hills Sales in Grand Rapids, will talk about driving A TVs safety, a representative from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will talk about laws regarding ATV use. and a representative from a local snowmobile club will speak on snowmobile dafety. The programn is designed for young people as well as adults Pre-registration is necessary. Call 948-4862 or 945-3443. Nashville man is Hall of Famer Sandy Salyers of Nashville recently was elected into the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame for ac­ complishments in a career that has span­ ned 44) years. Salver has been a song writer, recor­ ding artist, publisher, radio disc jockey and promoter. On* of his most visible creations was Sandy land Park, which had more than 100 shows, including stars such as Conway Twitty. Ronny Milsap and Marty Robbins, from 1978 to 1982. He also started Norway Recording Studios, which did business from 1983 to 1985 Salyers will be accepted into the Michigan Hall of Fame officially next July. Today he owns end operates a barber shop and sports shop in Nashville, where he has lived for lhe past 23 years. Middleville seeks village treasurer The Village of Middleville is looking for a new treasurer after the resignation recently of John Mugridge for personal reasons Village President Lon Myers is asking any village resident interested in filling out the two-year term to contact village offices by 5 p.m. Feb. 28. The appointee will fill the vacancy un­ til March 1996. when the term will be up for election. Kiwanis plans spaghetti supper The Hastings Kiwanis Club will have an all you-can-eat spaghetti supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday al the Hastings High School cafeteria. Proceeds will go to help fund the many community projects, sponsored by Kiwanis. that benefit children, young people and adults in Barry County. The meal will include spaghetti, garlic bread, beverage and dessert. A meatless spaghetti sauce also will be available. Cost is $4 per person, and children under 6 may eat for free. Tickets are available from any Kiwa man or at the door on the night oil the suppe*. ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ production ready The Hastings High School Music Department's production of "Bye Bye Birdie" is planned for 7 p.m. tonight. Friday and Saturday at the Central School Auditorium The musical tells the story of Conrad Birdie, an Elvis Presley-style rock *n roil singer about to be inducted into the Ar­ my Birdie s agent. Albert Peterson, and his loyal secretary. Rosie, then concoct a publicity stunt to have Conrad give a farewell kiss to Kim MacAfee. a typical teen-age fan. on the Ed Sullivan Show . Birdie outrages the MacAfee household. Rosie helps the family create an unplanned spectacle on the Sullivan show and the long-suffering Rosie gets revenge on the spineless Albert Peterson and hts domineering mother. Mae Peterson Senior Aaron Gregory will play Con­ rad Birdie. Debbie Griffin will portray Rose Alvarez. Nick Feldpausch will be Albert Peterson and Kale Barth will ap­ pear as Kim MacAfee Other leading roles will include Kenth Sherwood as Mac Peterson. Ryan Leslie as Mr MacAfee. Christ) LaJoye as Mrs. MacAfee. James Ramirez as Hugo Peabody. Gabrielle Solmes as Ursula Merkle. Russ Anderson as the mayor. Jordan Karas as the mayor's wife and Amy Merritt as Gloria Raspuun The pit orchestra, under rehearsal direction by Joseph LaJoye. will provide musical support James Oliver will be rehearsal and orchestra pianist Patii LaJoye and Sally Fullerton are co-directors of the local production Cathy New Med is choreographing the dance numbers and supervising the backstage are Sandy Greenfield and Paul Fay Mental Health Board to meet The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held on Thurs­ day. March 2 at 8 a.m. in the conference room. Call Jan McLean at 948-8041 for more information Blood drive set for Friday The Barry County chapter of lhe American Red Cross will have a blood drive from I to 7 p.m. Friday. Feb. 24, al the Castleton Township Hall, with a goal of 60 pints. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of lhe date of the drive is eligible to donate. Prom dress sale will be March 18 Parents of Hastings High School seniors are planning to have a prom dress sale from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. Satur­ day. March 18. at the Hastings High School cafeteria Organizers say the sale will help make the prom more affordable and it offers a way to recycle forma) dresses just hang­ ing in closets and not getting used. Formal dresses for sale may be drop­ ped off March 16 at a site yet to be an­ nounced. There will be a $4 charge to sell a dress, and gowns must be cleaned. The owner will determine the sale price and will receive 100 percent of the proceeds. Shoppers at the sale will be charged Si for admission Proceeds from admission charges and from charges for selling the dresses will be used for this year 's all-night party for seniors after graduation For more information, call Cathy Cur­ tis at 945-2247. Julie Frith at 948-8485 or Sally Sorenson at 945-5832 State ag director to speak Friday Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Gordon Guyer will give lhe keynote address for a special farm pro­ gram Friday at the Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Comers. The program. "Farmer to Fanner: Real Solutions from the Farm down the Road." will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day. Guyer, a Kalamazoo County native, had had a long career in public service, having served previously as director of the Department of Natural Resources, president of Michigan State University , director of the Cooperative Extension Service, and associate dean of MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Also included in the "Fanner to Farmer” program will be eight southwestern Michigan producers who will share their strategics for meeting the challenges of farming in the 21st century. The cost will be $5 per person, which also includes lunch and reference materials. Showcase to mark 4th anniversary The Rangers, a Grand Rapids bluegrass and gospel group, will be featured at the fourth anniversary pro­ gram of the Musicians Showcase al 6:30 tonight at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. The Rangers will be making their third appearance at the local program. They also have played at Summerfest. the Grand Rapids Festival and they opened for New Tradition. Also making cameo appearances will be the Nugents from Clarksville, lhe Pnce/Hoftman Brass Trio, and Dedo and Jeff Seating at the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis. ‘Feed Store’ show is ‘Seasons of Love’ The next Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society production. "Seasons of Love." is planned for 7 p.m. Satur­ day. March 25. at the Lakewood High School auditorium Included in the show about spring will be romantic readings, dramatic episodes, musical interludes and a lot of comedy. 'Seasons of Love” will be highlighted by the Radio Mystery Theater's "I Lost My Heart in San Fran­ cisco" and the newest game for lovers. "The Odd Couple ” Familiar sponsor, such as "Sunny Beans. Lakewood's Food of Courage." and "Harvey s Corner Market" will be featured, along with newcomers such as the "Broken-Heart Repair Shop" and "Cupid's Bow and Arrow Boutique " The Feed Store and Literary Society is written and directed by Jim Kinsey and Nina Steed of Tupper Creek Broad­ casting of Lake Odessa Tickets for the program w ill be on sale at the Lake Odessa Community Library beginning Wednesday. March !. al $5 for adults and S3 for senior citizens and children under 10 Peace activist to speak at next 1st Friday forum Dasid MacLeod, an author, assistant pro­ fessor. vice president of the World Govern­ ment Organizations Coalition and a member of the World Federalists Association, will be guest speaker at the next forum in the First Friday series March 3 in Hast mgs. MacLeod is the author of "World Peace: A Positive Approach” and numerous pamphlets. He has taught geography, history , geology , earth science, philosophy, political science, sociology and economics at Western Michigan University, the University of Michigan. Valparaiso University. Massachussetts Sure College and Kellogg Community College. Maclxod has been active in many peace □nd environmental organizations and he now devotes much of his time promoting world peace by advocating some kind of world government similar in many respects to the United States' system, as opposed to the Ar­ ticles of Confederation, which was the law of the land after the American War of In­ dependence That confederation of states, similar in many ways to the United Sac*jm* structure, was not successful. The Lunch and Learn aeries, sponsored by>-the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month at th-: Thomas Jeffenop HalL corner of Green and Jefferson Streets fa Hastings. Those attending can bripg their own lunches. Democrats will provide tea and coffee David MacLeod Calhoun pullout from Mid-Counties leaves Barry officials weighing effect by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Barry County officials arc pondering lhe effect of Calhoun County pulling out of iu agreement with lhe Mid-Counties Employment and Training Consortium (MCETO. which includes Barry and Branch counties. The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 16 to withdraw from its agreement with the consortium by June 30. The effect of the action is not known yet. but the Barry County Board of Commissioners has asked for a legal opinion from Prosecutor Dale Crowley. Additional information about lhe impact on Barry County is e vpected after a meeting that was held between Barry and Calhoun officials on Wednesday afternoon. Feb. 22. The consortium administers federal funding for Jobs Training Partnership Act (JTPA) programs in Barry County, which include a job development program for adults, youth programming in and out of school, summer youth programs and programs for dislocated workers, as well as other training programs, said Margaret Groner, director of the Barry JTPA program. The training programs that (teal with disadvantaged or special needs young people serve between 100 and 150 Barry County young tsopte a year. Gronjr said. Since the lijfcrioo of the program that replaced the Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) in 1983. Calhoun. Barry and Branch counties have designated Mid-Counties to receive funds in each county for disbursement to contractors who provide various training programs. The annual business report issued by the Private Industry Council for 1992-93 said that in the previous 10 years, enrollments for Mid-Counties consortium programs stood at 19.587. with expenditures of $41,398,582 over the same period. In Barry County in the period from 1983 tol995. the agency disbursed $7,561,013 in training 3,662 people, with 1.287 securing jobs. Mid-Counties Executive Director Delores Diggs said. During that time, contracts were awarded to the Barry Intermediate School District for $1,963,121*. Career Development Inc. for $1,403,194. the Michigan Employment Securities Commission for $158,409. the State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center for $173,577, and the Hastings Area School System. $117.151 The Barry Intermediate School District is the fiscal agent for the program in Barry. Roger Patrick, director of Career Development, could not be reached for comment before press time. Calhoun County has control over 60 percent of Mid-Counties allocated funds, and similarly. Barry and Branch each have control over 20 percent. But. along with the control, the counties assume liability according to the same percentages. The decision by Calhoun to withdraw stems in pan from an opinion by Michigan Jobs Commission officials that $72,900 of a Mid-Counties expenditure was a "disallowed cost." Since the money used in training grants or administrative fees cannot be used to repay (he funds. Calhoun may have to pay 60 percent of the amount, with Barry and Branch responsible for 20 percent each. Also, the ihree counties have known since last March that they may have to pay a $10,000 civil lawsuit settlement Peter Herlofsky. administrator of Calhoun County, said the reason Calhoun County wants out of Mid-Counties was the concern that the county bad little control over liability of the program. The agree nynt had not been reviewed in several years. Herlofsky said, and if the county changes to a different type of administrative system, that will lead to better control of iu liability. Another goal of Calhoun officials Is to reduce the layers of bureauracy in the program. Herlofsky said. The federal grants that pay for the training programs in all three counties have oversight by he Michigan Jobs Commission, the Mid­ Counties consortium, the Barry Intermediate School District (BISD). the Private Industry Council, (members of the business, education and labor community) a CEO Council (three members from the Calhoun County Board, two each from Barry and Branch boards) plus Barry Intermediate and Jobs Training Partnership Act auditors. Herlofsky said ending the agreement June 30 will give Barry and Branch counties time to find the best way to continue the programs. "Changes do not have to be disruptive, if they're managed properly." be said. Groner, who has been director of the Barry program for eight years, agreed that another entity would likely administer the JTPA program. "The BISD has a gcxxl reputation for our K work with the disadvantaged or those with ; special needs," she said. "For some, this is lhe first and only training they get before . entering the work force. We're a good . reference when they're looking for a job. ; "I think the kids are going to end up with one or another (controlling agency)," she added, "but there are a lot of good people on the (Mid-Counties) staff that may be hurt." r BISD Superintendent Tom Mohler also predicted that the Barry County portion of. the program will continue. "At this point. I don't see that there will be any major differences. We've always been a good provider of the services, and whoever lakes over the reins will want us to continue the services." He also said he thought a different system would be "a lot leaner and meaner." ' streamlined and with reduced layers ofj» administration. “Obviously, the need is still there, the money is there; if not us. who?” he asked Douglas Stiles, chief operating officer of the Michigan Jobs Commission, said the action taken by Calhoun County was not unusal. "ll'l na tbe fitu time local official, have elected to change the atnaoure.' be said. The same thing is happening now in two other counties. There are 620 service delivery areas in the state and they are periodically rtstuctered. as they should be, Stites said. "The law is structured to allow this,” be explained. "We believe that lhe local people are beat soiled lo manage lhe service delivery area, not lhe state. Your system is different than Wayne County's, and it should be," he said, f He said the broader picture "may not be ' apparent If you're al ground aero." but whal is happening is not unheard of or unusual. Diggs couldn't add any information about what may happen in the future. "We don't know anything yet; Tm waiting for direction from lhe board." she said. Diggs said she was surprised to find out . the news by reading it in the paper, and her staff is upset by the sudden nature of the action. Michael Anton won't seek 3rd term on school board J-Ad Graphics News Service Citing the need to "take something off my plate." Trustee Michael Amon said be would not run for a third term on the Hastings Board of Education in the annual school election in June. The end of June will mark the end of Anton's second term, during which time be served as trustee, vice president and president. He said there would be things about serving on the board that be wouId not miss. "but. a lot that I will." Anton has been in Hastings for the past 26 years, and said. "I feel good about tbe kind of school system we have. I will miss the changing cast of characters' who make up this board. Pvt enjoyed working with them." He said he will miss tbe contact with all of the people who are associated with the school, but after eight years. "I have to take something off my plate." Anton encouraged candidates in the school district to consider running for tbe board, but would not encourage those with "personal axes to grind" or "single issue candidates" to apply. He said that the job took a real time commitment, was sometimes thankless with negative experiences, but also "it is extremely rewarding to be a part of trying to proside a quality education for children. "Hl feel guilty, like Tm letting people down, but 1 know there are many people who are qualified to take my place." he said. Superintendent Carl Sthoessel had high praise for Anton. "I speak for all of us in tbe school system, not just myself and the board. It's fair to say everyone has a very high regard for him and the service he has given on the board." Schoessei said. "Anton is a very active member of the board." Schoessei continued, "visiting schools, sharing his talents." He's a very good storyteller. When invited to one of the elementary schools during American Education Week. Anton's specialty is telling stories to the young people, lhe superintendent said. "He is just a very committed, concerned board member, and were really going to miss him." Anton is the pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Mike Anton, shown here during Education Week in 1992. Do you have friends and family who have moved away...who you need to provide a gift? Give them NEWS FROM HOME with a subscription to The Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 23, 1995 — Page 3 Wrecker services protest ‘no-preference' towing in Barry County by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Some towing service companies in Darn County ire upset with the way wreckers arc dispatched to accidents in tbe county, while others say they like the system. Critics say a zone system used by Barry County Dispatch-911 is unfair and they object to out-of-county wreckers being on a 'no preference” computer list. Tbe biggest complaints center on cases when the vehicle owner at an accident doesn't state a preference for a particular wrecker company, A "no-preference" request from a police agency to 911 means lhe next wrecker from lhe rone where tbe accident occurs is automatically dispatched, explained Director Of Barry County Central Dispatch-911, Charlie Nystrom, If tbe first wrecker service in the zone is not available, tbe next on the list is called, and so on. he said. The entire system is designed to provide timely and safe emergency service to the citizens of Barry County, be added. "But, we don't make the final decision." When the police call for a "no preference" low. the next wrecker on lhe list is called, and dispatch reports its estimated time of arrival (ETA) to lhe police. If police think lhe ETA is loo long, they ask for a wrecker that can get to the scene sooner Then dispatch has to call the first wrecker back and cancel the request. Nystrom said. The most controversy is generated by lhe zones, which generally follow township lines. Tbornapplc and Yankee Springs townships arc in Zone 1; Irving and Carlton townships in Zone 2, Orangeville, Prairieville. Barry and a small pan of Hope townships are in Zone 3. Johnstown and Assyria townships in Zone 4. Maple Grove and Castleton arc in Zone 5. Woodland Township in Zone 6. and Rutland, Hastings, most of Hope and Baltimore townships are Several factors could change tbe normal procedure of calling for wreckers, with the police at lhe scene making the decisions in both preference and no preference situations, Nystrom said. Public safety is lhe first consideration, the right type of equipment is essential, as well as vehicle and driver availability, be said. Complaints from service providers that one wrecker company is favored over another, even when a preference is stated, are not valid, Nystrom said. "No so" he said. "We ll call who ever the citizen wants. We're not concerned with which wrecker they use." Nystrom reminded that Central Dispatch's job is to work with emergency agencies, police, fire and ambulance. "We provide good service in a timely fashion. We support them," he said. He recognized that rates of payment for recovery of vehicles for different wrecker services vary. "We have heard that there are wide differences, but that doesn't concern us," be said. Those who have a problem with 911, Nystrom said, can call him and he will pull up computer records and research the problem "If you perceive a problem about something that happened at an accident scene, that should be taken up with the commander of the agency that handled the accident." Nystrom said. "We do tbe best we can within our guidelines." be said. "but. because were human, we make mistakes." A supporter of lhe system is Dan Rudd, co-owner of "Rudd s No Preference Towing and Recovery" in Middleville. "I think it's a good system." be said, "it's effective and efficient for the safety of the public." He said that calling out-of-county wreckers is fine with him "You pay insurance and license fees to lhe whole state. How they administer it to serve lhe people better in Barry County — I’m for that." Rudd said be was in a business to provide a service; "If they need to call out-of-county, it's to serve tbe Barry County residents faster and more efficiently." A representatives of Bagley's AAA said they "got right out of it (the call list)," and Finches said they "had no complaints because they haven’t had to use 911." Powers in Nashville did not answer a call, and Ray's, also in Nashville, said they were "down right now." Owner of the Delton Body Shoj. Richard Baker, doesn’t support the system "This is destroying businesses in tbe crunty. They've worked here their whole lives building a business; they're community minded people. They're our neighbors. Several times, Daniels (Wrecker Service in Delton) has even gone and got our ambulance when we were having mechanical trouble, and never charged us. We live here, and we pay for 911," be said. Robert Goldsworthy, owner of Goldsworthy's-AAA. said be is unhappy with the current system of dispatching. "What we run into in the southeastern end of the county is they're pulling out of Battle Creek,” he said. I-ocat£d in Dowling. Goldsworthy said be put a wrecker at a Hastings site, but had to discontinue trying to work from there. "We had a truck in Hastings, but we bad to take it out. We can't afford it. I can't make it on one or two calls a week. The city police wouldn't use us; I don't know why." Goldsworthy calls tbe system uneven. One irate customer of his told him that central dispatch "called Hammer's (from Calhoun County) all the way to Manning Lake Road, when his son rolled his truck over. They took it to Battle Creek and then they had to drag it back here. I'm totally not satisfied with it. Something has to change. "They pay no taxes, and have no Barry County employees; we do. We have businesses here, and they're sending our business out of tbe county." be said. Glenn Taggen. owner of GT Towing in Freeport said, "no preference is a total joke." Since starting in business two years ago. Taggen said he has had a hard time trying to establish a service with tbe zone dispatching in place. "Tbe zone is tbe problem" Taggen said. "I was full lime, but I've had »o go to pan­ time because I can't afford it. "If they would call whoever's closest it would be OK, but this way. I'm not bc.ug allowed to compete. They're telling me my ETA is too long, but then they'll wail up to two hours for ('(her wreckers." He said while he can't tow from Hastings or Middleville, competitors based in Hastings and Middleville can come into his area and tow from there. He said be also doesn't think (hat Barry County companies should have out-of­ county wreckers on lhe “no preference" list. "I live right next to Kent County, but I'm not allowed to compete there." Taggert said. Kent County officials said their wreckers are dispatched from zones, but the zones cover only Kent County. Barry County wreckers also are net called into Calhoun. Allegan or Eaton counties by its emergency dispatchers Bruce Daniels from Daniel's Wrecker Service in Delton said of the system, "I think it stinks!” Daniels said lhe zone and nxation system are ruining Barry County wrecker businesses. "Il worked good when they called the nearest wrecker. Now they've got the rotation system. I've been in business 38 years. Why should (they) be giving away my business?" he asked. "1 had to buy a million and a half dollars worth of liability (insurance). They don't sell a half a million, so I had to buy $2 million worth, plus more for each wrecker for a sticker to do business with tbe police," be said. Barry County wreckers should always have preference over out-of-county wreckers because out-of-county companies did not contribute to Barry County through payrolls or taxes, be insisted. "We talked to Nystrom about a year ago; he said be was going to do something about it. He never did. When they go back to calling the nearest wrecker. I'll be happy. Until then. I’ll be unhappy,” he said. Don Spencer, owner of Spencer's Towing and Recovery in Hastings, said he thinks the only time an out-of-county wrecker should be called is when a client states a preference. He said rules in place now governing the procedures are not adhered to. and complaints result in no corrective action. "My gripe is their list of rules is a joke They don’t abide by them." Spencer maintained. "They don't record ETA or actual arrival times for wreckers when they go to the scene," he said. "They’ll say. the wrecker's here' but no one records that information.’" Another problem he sees is uneven enforcement of rules. "If they arc going to police us; they should ask everybody. Do they have care and custody' insurance? Workmen's comp?” "I'm unhappy, sure. When Barry County (deputies) dispatched it. it was much more equitable and fair." He said tbe only way to improve the situation is to put a towing company operator on lhe technical board that governs Central Dispatch. "Someone who understands the other side," be said. To be included on lhe "no preference" list of Central Dispatch, a towing service has to obtain a Certificate of Authority through the Michigan Public Service Commission and carry the required amount of insurance. While they are on the list, they must be in compliance with all rules and regulations Public Service as prescribed by Commission, local ordinances, zoning requirements, and state laws pertaining to the towing business. In addition, they must provide 24-hour. seven-day-a-week service, with at least one wrecker available. Also, companies on the call list agree to provide for release of tbe vehicles and personal property from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. seven days a week. A called service should answer tbe telephone call within five rings or give up its position on tbe computer list, and response time to calls dispatched by Central Dispatch must be reasonable. There are about 15 more specifications wrecker services have to meet to be on the list to be called by Central Dispatch. In tbe specifications, there also are procedures to remove a wrecker service from the call list. ‘B-4s’ not just another pre-school program by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Barry County children gening ready to go to school have another option with tbe Hastings Adult and Community Education B4s program for 4-year-olds. which is held at tbe old EBI Breathru building. Teachers Michele Pitt and Sally Keller and paraprofessional Mary Rpse lo’d the Hastings Board of Educafftn Monday that their program >s not i substitute for pre­ school, but a new avenue for children who are a risk of not doing well at school. Tbe children for the state grant-funded program are identified through the reduced or free lunch programs of the schools. Tbe program serves both the Hastings and Maple Valley school districts, with a total number of children currently at 57. Parents are heavily involved with the B4s program and come into tbe classroom with tbe child several times over the school year. The teachers visit the children's borne twice during the year. "We're really excited to be a part of it." Pitt said. "We see children with a lot of needs over the year, we really make a difference," she said. She noted the increasing number of pre­ schools in '.be Hastings area, but said there are still a lot of children who need such programs. Tbe motto for the school is. "When I The Academic Quiz Bowl champions: (standing) Amanda Jennings and Captain Aaron Schantz and (front row) Joe James. Usa Reynolds and Alex Zbidak Quiz Bowl winners announced The team of Captain Aaron Schantz. Aman­ da Jennings. Joe James. Lisa Reynolds and Alex Zhiciak won the Hastings High School Academic Quiz Bowl championship recently. Advisor Kaihy Oliver said five teams took part in the in-school tournament competition. which was held from last November to January The runner-up team was made up of Cap­ tain Justin Reid. George Rumpf. Tony Norris. Seth Hutchins and Rob Redbum. play, I learn." A video took the board me mbers through a typical day with the 4-yeai -olds, from the lime they got off their bus a.xl took off their outside clothes (a 15- minute task) to when they climbed back aboard a bus for the return trip home. While it may not look like it. tbe children have a structured day. with puzzle time, music time, free choice time, snacks, a directed wmk activity and outside time. What looks like children just playing is actually a time of learning for the youngsters. Pin explained. Tbe children, who "go to school" Munday through Thursday, have made some field trips, and look forward to visiting Barry County Central Dispatch-911 and tbe Hastings Public Library, Keller said. Tbe staff said the renovated EBI building has one dark area that once was a garage, which they would like to open up to more light and sunshine for tbe children; but "overall, it’s wonderful." Beth Robb, director of the Community Education Department at Hastings schools, invited everyone to stop at the "school." which is located next to lhe Barry County Dispatch on Old Nashville Highway. "It's just fun." she said. In other business the board: • Approved unanimously a proposal to restructure tbe high school class schedule similar to the Hillcrest plan, which features larger blocks of time for study. Officials discussed lhe change, which will occur next year with several in '.he audience who asked The runners-up: (from left) George Rumpf. Tony Norris, Captain Justin Reid, Seth Hutchins and Rob Redbum. Become well informed...read The BANNER...Every Week! questions. • Heard Superintendent Carl Schoessel say that tbe high school has met all standards of the North Central Association of College and Schools, and is in full compliance for accreditation • Heard Trustee Tom Groos report that the book return policy was being reviewed by tbe Curriculum Council and they discussed the leaching of writing skills across the curriculum and restructuring of lhe class day. • Listened to Treasurer Colin Cruttenden say that the Property Committee had learned that action on underground tanks would not have to be taken for a few more years, and the committee would study possible land use plans for tbe schools. • Heard Vice President Patricia Endsley report on a joint meeting of the representatives of boards of bducation from Hastings and Delton schools and the Barry Intermediate School District. She called the ’cooperative" meeting "one of the most informative meetings I’ve been in," and added, "I think well keep working together." • Gave final approval to one travel study trip by students and gave "approval in principle" to three more. • Approv-d the personnel report and adopted a new textbook titled "Drive Right" for use in the driver education program. • Opposed a request for a properly transfer to the Eaton Intermediate School District from a family on South Wellman Road. Nashville. • Accepted with appreciation a gift from Larry Braithwaite, owner of the Frame maker, of SI.000 worth of matte board, wooden molding and frames for use in the art program. • Voiced its specific thank you for lhe "very generous support" of lhe Northeastcm Elementary PTO gift of S 14,455 for equipment and supplies for that elementary school. • Accepted with appreciation a gift from the Hastings Athletic Boosters of $1,200 to purchase equipment for tbe high school's spring athletic program. • Will study the textbook "World Geography" this month. It will be presented for adoption at the March board meeting. • Heard a progress report of the Technology Planning Committee from Hastings High School Principal Steve Harbison (see related story). �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 23, 1995 Letters Republican can be big spenders, too 7b The Editor: I have just read the Communication from Congressman Nick Smith" in the Feb. 16 Banner. I would agree with the congressman that we need changes in government. We need to spend less on some things and more on others A recent Jack Anderson column was about a federal program called the Foreign Invest­ ment Tax Credit, which gives corporations a credit for every dollar they pay in taxes to hostile governments, such as Cuba. Iraq and Iran, to the tune of $17 billion a year, it seems somewhat ironic then that $10 billon spent on agriculture looks obscence to some of today s congresspersons. I would like to ask Congressman Smith to check on the Foreign Investment Tax Credit and report the accuracy of this report in a subsequent column in this paper. Inasmuch as the congressman supported NAFTA. despite a majority of he constituents More examples of crazy English 7b The Editor: I enjoyed reading Floyd I Miller s letter on the craziness of our English language, but he left out a few. What is the difference between ravel and unravel? Between flammable and inflammable? My favorite, however, is: "While teachers have taught, preachers have never praught " Ginny Gerlach Nashville being opposed, doe* he now favor the propos­ ed $53 billion bailout of bankers and investors who are getting burned by the Mexican peso devaluation? While this is being called a guaranteed loan to Mexico, how many billions in loans and other debt have we writ­ ten off for Mexico over lhe years? Why should we expect it to be different this time, as long as Mexico doesn't rtiorm its system of super rich and super poor? Another little welfare for the rich scheme that Congress refuses to end is lhe payment of several billions dollars to major corporations to advertise agricultural products overseas. A number of these corporations are foreign and include a Japanese firm advertising underwear. M and M Mars has received millions of dollars and a major distiller has received funds to advertise booze Congressman. 1 believe most of consti­ tuents wouiki favor ending these giveaways Finally, perhaps the congressman should get off the labeling kick when he talks about »*g government liberalism and the liberal media. Was Ronald Reagan a bleeding heart liberal? Most of the borrow and spend policies the congressman laments began with Reagan "Star Wars" and military buildups. Govern­ ment size increased dramatically during the Reagan and Bush years. 1 am happy to say the United States Dept, of Agriculture is now leading the way in downsizing government. Incidentally, both House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Majority Whip Dick Armey have increased their office budgets a half million dollars more than their predecessors. Carl Mcllvain Hastings Letters to the Editor, continued X________ __________ / New commissioners should be praised To The Editor: I wish to praise our new County Board of Commissioners They are performing admirably so far. with five brand new people on the commission. I salute their efforts to think of the whole coun­ ty. and not just the "what's good for me" attitude If they can keep focused and continue to be bi-partisan in their thinking, this commission indeed will go down in county history as a top-notch group. Everyone should attend at least one comrms&in meeting to appreciate the work and ef­ fort that is put forth Then, if you have a gripe, at least you might understand the workings of county government. Blanche Munjoy Hastings End the suffering by neutering pets 7b The Editor: In only nine years, one unspayed dog may result in 28.244 puppies, and one unspayed cat in 14 million kittens. Seventy thousand puppies and kittens are bom every day in the United States More than 12 million dog* and cats are killed in shelters every year, according to the Feb. 19. 1995. edition of Parade Magazine. We can relieve the suffering by helping to decrease the overwhelming numbers of un­ wanted animal*. The first annual "Spay Day USA" is Tues­ day. Feb. 28. Please support our Humane Society and Barry County Animal Shelter Communication /rom... CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Shrinking Government Although the Contract with America will dominate the national agenda until it is com­ pleted. many of us m Congress arc already preparing for the budget battle that will begin in May I’m committed to enacting the budget plan this year that will balance the budget by 2002 — when the balanced budget amendment will take effect if approved by the Senate and ratified by the states. In my first year in Congress. 1 introduced my own budget resolution which would have balanced the budget in five years. I'm con­ vinced that we can balance the budget. Last week, we changed the House rules to require every budget plan offered on the floor to balance the budget by 2002 (making the Presi­ dent s unbalanced budget out of order). This rule should ensuic the passage of a balanced budget plan this year Many of us in Congress are drafting bold spending cut plans to balance the budget. As chairman of a Budget Committee irorking group and liaison to the Republican freshman class. I recently spoke at a Republican freshman press conference announcing our proposal to eliminate four cabinet agencies. The proposal would abolish the Departments of Energy. Commerce. Education, and Hous­ ing and Urban Development. These Depart­ ments are huge, inefficient bureaucracies that waste taxpayer money and spawn reams of paralyzing regulations • Commerce — According to the General Accounting Office (GAO). Commerce pro­ grams overlap or conflict with "at least 71 (other] federal departments, agencies and of­ fices." Commerce also sponsors many ques­ tionable "corporate welfare" programs that serve and reward special interests. Even former Commerce Secretary Robert Mosbacher spoke at the press conference in favor of our efforts • Education — Since the department was HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Putashed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Ovwon cX J-Ad Graphcs Inc 1952 N Broadway Haaanga. Ml 490M-0602 (CIS) 945-9554 Stapfwn Jacoba Treasurer Fradaric Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • DbvkJ T Young fEdUor! Elaine Guben EtMorj Nek Hoffman Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Teresa Fnth Sharon Mder T.L StenzeJbanor Margarei Fowter • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CiaaaAad ada accepted Monday through Fndey 8 a m io 5 30 pm , Saturday 8 X am ■ Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dense Howe* Phyfcs Bower* Subscription Rate*: St 5 per year r Barry County $17 per year n adjoining counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO BgmB Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pad at Hasting*. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) established in 1979, our children's academic performance has fallen alarmingly According to former Education Secretaries William Ben n*nt and Lamar Alexander, federal education policy "keeps people from doing what they know is right for their children It subsume, the rules of distant bureaucrats for the on-site knowledge of parents and teachers." • Energy - The Carter Admimslratuxi created the Energy Department :n 1977 to reduce our dependence on foreign fuel im­ ports. The department. however, has become an obstacle to the achievement of this goal. A recent GAO audit concluded that "DOE is not an effective or successfull cabinet department." • Housing and Urban Development — Founded during the "War on Poverty.” HUD has spent much of the astounding $5 trillion devoted to federal anti-poverty programs with over the last 30 yean. Despite this "invest­ ment.** poverty, crime, drug abuse, homelessness, and violence have all increased subcant tally As I said at the press conference, we need to eliminate well-meaning but failed programs if we're going to balance the budget. We will transfer these departments’ vital functions to other parts of lhe government History has shown what happens if you leave the framework of bureaucracy in place: It grows bock like cancer as administrators look for wiyi to justify their employment. We need to prevent this by closing entire departments. There will be intense opposition from the special interest* that benefit from these pro­ grams. but we must stop borrowing money and expecting our children and grandchildren to pay it back. We must seize this opportunity and be bold. It would be irresponsible to do anything less. May Granau Hastings It’s about time judge retired 7b The Editor: 1 would like to express my feelings about Circuit Cou t Judge Richard Shuster and his retirement. 1 feel that its about time he retired I'm sure I speak for more people than myself. Don't get me wrong. He was a judge with a lot of power over other people's lives. He had an important part in society. 1 guess. At my pre-sentencing he started to sentence me. Now if you ace in charge of a court room you should kr >w '"dkactly" what’s going on. right? Maybe it was stress, or maybe something etoe. who knows? 1 guess it's true what they say. "Out with the old. in wnht he new." but he will always be remembered. Good luck to the next circuit court judge. Heath B. Feips Carson City Correctional Facility Satisfied reader salutes library 7b The Editor. Regarding the yearly fee charged "rural residents of Barry County to use the Hastings Public Library: I live in Yankee Springs Township and pay the $45 yearly fee charged for using the library. 1 feel it is probably the best bargain I have ever had! Since my township does not contribute to that library’s finances. 1 will ngly pay that fee for the excellent service the very helpful staff consistently gives me. I r ad many, many books and should 1 have .o buy them, the amount spent would be daunting. From a satisfied reader — thank* to the Hastings Public Library ’ Jean W. Newell Gun Lake Public Opinion^ ‘Walk for Warmth’ to be held Saturday by Elaine Gilbert Aliittant Editor Some folks In Barry County have to de­ cide whether <o spend their llmiied funds for beating costs or needed medication. Those are some of lhe people who will benefit when walkers and their spcxtsrxs join forces with the Community Action Agency (CAA) of Southcentral Michigan in an effort Saturday to raise money to heat local homes. The I Oth annual Barry County Walk for Warmth will step off at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Free Methodist Church. 301 E. Slate Rd.. Hastings. The opening kick-off cere­ mony starts at 9:45. Mini-walks for the same purpose also are set al St. Francis Episcopal in Orangeville on Saturday and the Barb Frye Memorial Walk at the Sevemh-Day Adventist Church in Hastings on Sunday. Recipients of the Walk for Warmth funds include the poor who are unable Io work. Ute working poor, elderly and handicapped. More than 75 percent of those who ask lhe CAA for help with heating expenses re­ ceive no form of public assistance and 50 percent of tbe people seeking help have some disabling condition. Walk for Warmth funds are distributed as an "avenue of last resort" when people can t get assistance anywhere else, said Dorothy Clements of the local CAA office. All funds raised tn Barry County are used for heating-related emergencies in the county. Last year. 222 walkers and supporting sponsors raised more than 5&530. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers last week adopted a resolution urging cit­ izens to "show compassion to this most worthy event" Some commissioner., including County Board Chairman Jim Bailey. Vice Chairman Lew Newman and Commissioner Sandy James, are participating in tbe walk. Bailey even spent a night out in the cold in a card­ board box recently to help raise awareness of lhe plight of people who suffer without beat in lhe winter. -The hardship on low income Is intensi­ fied by the severe impact of Michigan win­ ter. causing limited resources to be stretched and a disproportionate share of income used to provide the simple necessity of a safe and warm home." lhe Board said in iu resolu­ tion. "Federal and state resources Intended to deal with these beating-related emergendea have declined dramatically or been com­ pletely eliminated in recent years and con­ tinue to decline at an alarming rale, particu­ larly for those people who fall outside the established welfare system." commissioner, said. Participants in the Walk for Warmth event are seeking monetary pledges from people in the area. If you do not know a walker and would like to contribute, call the CAA office in Hastings al (616) 948-4260. Call that same number if you would like to be a walker and need a pledge sheet. Write us a Letter! Ths Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The follow­ ing guidelines have been estab­ lished to help you: ■Maks your letter brief end to the point •Letters should be written In good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not bo published. •Writers must Include their sign* turn, address and phono number. The wrltor’e name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling end punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 40OM Know Your Legislators: Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington 0 C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lovin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Budding, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Repretontatives, Washington D C. 20615, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, kfch 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Carton, Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 2256276 Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. baseball mike. Whet do you think of Sporty’s move? �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 23, 1995 — Page 5 FINANCIAL FOCUS mwtr, 3 incumbents, newcomer win in Nashville Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jonas & Co. Three incumbents and one newcomer won in Nashville Village Council primary elec­ tions Monday A race to fill the unexpired term of Richard Tobias saw a very close tally, with Dennis Mapes edging R Christopher Pash 31 to 30. Tobias had stepped down because of health problems The three incumbents. Council Members Stephen Corwin. Frank Dunham and Michael Callton. and newcomer Dennis Mapes earned lhe right to move on to the village general election March 20. but they will be unopposed on the ballot. In a four-way ci nlest for three, two-year trustees slots. Callton received 57 votes. Dunham had 45 and Corwin 33. Newcomer Jan Kelley was unsuccessful in his bid to win a seal, gamering 28 votes. Ed Johncock receiv­ ed one write-in vote. Corwin, who will serve for a second term, is sales and finance manager at Renner Ford in Hastings. Callton. a local chiropractor, was appointed to a council seat five months ago and now will serve his first full term. Dunham, an employee with Consumers Power, was appointed 10 months and also will serve his first full term. Kelley is a real estate agent at Century 21 in Hastings. Mapes, a local florist and an employee of Kellogg’s in Battle Creek, will fill out Tobias* term at least until next year, when it will be up for election again. Pash is a substitute history teacher in the Maple Valley school system. Consider payout ratios when investing in utility stocks We take it for granted that our lights will come on when we flip a switch and that our shower w ill run when we turn the faucet In­ vestors often rely on utility stocks lhe same way. Because many quality utilities have long histories of maintaining or increasing dividends, investors have come to take for granted that they will provide a steady flow of regular income. Strong utilities have gained this reputation because they typically can pay a generous dividend from earnings and still have a com­ fortable profit margin left over. Lowerquality utilities sometimes must pay most or all of their earnings as dividends. If earnings decline even slightly, they’re faced with the decision of decreasing the dividend or dipping into capital to maintain it. With interest rates on the rise, more and more utilities have been facing this dilemma. Because investors purchase slocks for their regular income, utility slocks compete direct­ ly with fixed-income investments like bonds and certificates of deposit. As interest rales on these other investments have risen, utility slocks have suffered a corresponding decline in value. In fact, analysts estimate that a ' percent in­ crease in interest rates results in about a 14 percent drop in utility stock prices. In addi­ tion. the changing regulatory climate and in­ creasing competition have also contributed to declining utility stock values. However, for investors who purchase utility stocks for in­ come, price fluctuations make little difference as long as the company pays its regular dividend. How does an investor evaluate dividend safety? The easiest way is io calculate a com­ pany’s current dividend payout ratio, simply by dividing the dividends per share by the company *8 earnings per share. For example, a utility company that pays an annual dividend of $1.46 and has estimated earnings of $2.15 per share would have a payout ratio of about 67 percent ($1.46 dividend by $2.15). This means that, for every dollar the company earns, it pays 67 cents to shareholders and What Kills More Americans Each Year Than Cocaine, " Heroin, Suicide, Alcohol Abuse, Auto Accidents And Homicide Combined? keeps 33 cents. This is a comfortable payout ratio, meaning that even if earnings were to suffer a mild decline, there still would be ade­ quate funds to pay the dividend. What is an acceptable payout ratio? Most utilities allow at least 50 percent of earnings for dividends Strong utilities usually have payout ratios of 60 percent to 70 percent. A utility paying out 90 percent or more is con­ sidered a risk with regard to dividend safety Rising interest rates, combined with in­ creased competition fueled by the National Energy Policy Act in 1992. have put pressure on earnings and dividends for many utilities. Investors should more closely examine the quality of their utility purchases and holdings. Utility companies in weak positions or unable to contain costs arc prime candidates for lower earnings and future dividend cuts. Check the payout ratios of your current holdings. Quality companies with strong management, cost controls and competitive savvy — as well as comfortable payout ratios — have traditionally grown and prospered in spite of economic cycles. - STOCKS — Tbe following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Close Company 50’/. AT&T Ameritech 42’/. 55’/. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 46 Clark Equipment 55 CMS Energy 24’/, Coca Cola 53’/. Dow Chemical 64’/> 64 Exxon Family Dollar 13’/. 26’/. Ford 41 General Motors Hastings Mfg. 23 74’/. IBM 42*/. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 55’/. Kmart 14’/. Kellogg Company 55’/. McDonald's 33’/. Sears 47’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 19'/> 11’/. Spartan Motors Upjohn 33'/. Gold 3378.70 Silver 4.76 Dow Jones 3963.97 Volume 308,000,000 Lung Disease. Including Lung Cancer. -'/. -’/. + 1'/. + ’/. + 1'/. + ’/. + 1’/. -1’/. + 1'/. — +’/. +•/. -1s/. —VI. -’/. —1 —'ll +’/. -»/. + ’/. — + '/. + ’/. + 2.40 -.02 + 5.72 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Voters in the Thornapple Kellogg School District will be asked to approve an 18-miII levy on non-bomestead property and 2.75 enhancement mills in lhe annual school electxxi Monday. June 12. The TK Board of Education took action last week on lhe millage requests. ’’The 18 mills on non-homestcad property is the missing piece that makes Proposal A complete,** said Superintendent Jay Cason. Without this millage, tbe district stands to lose between $800,000 and $900,000 of its operational funds. Many of the area school districts asked for this millage last year, but TK’s millage is not up until the end of this school year. Cason said that if the 18 mills is not approv­ ed. the district would have to cut back by that amount. The 2.75 enhancement mills would be ear­ marked specifically for textbooks and technology It would generate about SI.I million, with LEGAL NOTICE Cull 673-5457 for more Information. MOMTOAMK FOMKCLOMNK BALK 627 E. Moan Street. Caledonia. Ml 49316. mor­ tgagee. by a montage doted November 15. 1990. recorded in lhe Ohxe of RogHier c4 Deed* for Barry County, on Ncwomber 16. 1990. in Libor 508 page 299 Because ot wed detouh. lhe mortgage© ho* doctored lhe emir© unpaid amount secured by •aid mortgage duo ond payable forthwith. A* of lhe dole of thi* notice, there i* claimed io be duo, including lor principal and intere«t on »oid mortgage. the turn of $137,445.85. and inlereal will continue on th© principal balance of $136,756 <5 at lhe rote of 11.5 percent. No mil or proceeding in law ho* been instituted to recovoa © (/) (/) 1305 Lincoln Rd. Allegan. Ml You can always be sure your auto glass will be installed right at Burkey’s Notice i» hereby given that by virtue of lhe power of *oio contained in *aid mortgage, ond the statute »n such cate mode ond provided, ond to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage ond ail legal co*t». charge* and ex­ pense*. including attorney* fees allowed by low. ond all tax©* and in»uronce premium* pard by the urd>r*igned before *de. »oid mortgage will be ■oroclo*od by tale of th© mortgaged premi»©» of public solo to the higho*t bidder at lhe Eo»t door of the Borry County Courthov*© Hosting* Michigan on March 21 1995 at 200 p.m. The promise* covered by *oad mortgage ar© situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County Michagon ond ore described o* follow* lot 13 and 14 of Noffke* South Lake Plot, ocror dins to th© recorded plat thereof a* recorded in Noffke Drive Cafedonro Mxhigon Notice is further given that rhe length of the redemption period will bo stat (6) month* from the dote of sole uni©** determined abandoned in oc cordonce with MCI 600.3241a in which co*© th© redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dote of *oU Doted February 8. 1995 TWOMEY MAGGtNI PIC Attorneys for State Bank of Cdedoma By: Donald H Passenger 212 Water* Building Grand Rapid* Ml 49503 (616)499-6168 Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries • Major Insurance Accepted Dr. Michael Callton, D.C. NEW PATIENT SPECIAL ! । Examination X-Ray SriEOO'l , and Treatment............................................................ । NASHVILLE, Ml 215 N. Main St. 127 S. Main (517) 852-2070 • CITY OF HASTINGS • NOTICE of BOARD of REVIEW March 7th, 8th, and 9th 9 A.M. to Noon - 1 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. 0 o Free auto mobile service, pick up & delivery We bill your insurance direct Fast, dependable service All work guaranteed All makes and models Stone chip repair Don't forget...we are equipped to handle all your home and auto glass needs, since 1946 CALL- GLASS and RADIATOR 218 N. Jefferson. Hastings 945-5085 If it's Glass - CALL US OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat 9-12 (3-14) BELLEVUE, Ml Notice Is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene In the City Assessor's Office, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on: the debt *©cur©d by »oid mortgage, or any part 6839 "We're just behind in technology compared to many districts across the state." Cason said. The additional millage would allow the district to improve and update lhe technology within the district. The enhancement millage can be requested only for another two yean Actual ballot language has not yet been ap­ proved, but it will indicate that the enhance mere mills could only be used in these areas. | MUST BRING CC UPON TO REDEEM OFFER • EXPIRES V7/U5 | MANPOWER, INC. Dofouh ha* occurred in the conditKXW of a mor igoge mode by Loon G. Van £** and Joon Van Em. hu*himd ond ~de and Wondoll Rom and Dana Ro**. bu*bond and wife. mortgogon. Io Stalo Bank al Ca'odonia a Michigan bonking corporation of Libsr 5 of Plot* on pogo 50; and commonly known o* $650,000 going into texts and $450,000 into technology. That money would allow the district to “catch up" with the new textbook FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTERS of Bradley Is seeking packagers for their product through Manpower of Allegan. Possible long term assignments with Incentives make this a desirable job for the serious candidate To assist you: Manpower service representatives will be at the Ptzza Ranch In Wayland Friday, February 24, from 10 ajn. • 3 pjn. lung assooxtioh- Dennis Mapes Michale Callton TK schools to have two millage requests AMPRO It's a matter of life and breath* amhucan Change Frank Dunham Stephen Corwin And as many days as may be necessary to review, correct and equalize the 1995 assessment roll. Taxpayers wishing to appeal the assessed value, the capped value, or the taxable value assigned their property may appeal to the Board ol Review in person or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone 945-2468 Ext. 15 for an appointment. Tentative factors for real prop­ erty assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: RATIO COMMERCIAL ............. ....... 50.00 50.00 INDUSTRIAL.................. FACTOR 1.0000 RESIDENTIAL ........... 48.06 1.0000 1.0404 DEVELOPMENTAL 50.00 50 00 1.0000 1.0000 PERSONAL Sharon Vickery City Clerk The board planv to adopt that language at either lhe March or April school board meeting Two school board seats will also be up for grabs on the June ballot. Terms will be expir­ ing for both President Jan Siebcsma and Vice President Dan Parker Siebesma already has said that she will not trek another term on lhe board Anyone interested in running must file a nominating petition by 4 p.m. Monday. April 10. at the administration office. Petitions can be picked up there. Those run­ ning must be « least 18 yean old. have been a resident of lhe school district for al least six months and be a registered voter. YOUR CREDIT MAY NOT BE AS BAD AS YOU THINK! Missed a few payments, Lost your job, or even filed bank­ ruptcy doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a new or pre-owned car, truck or van. Contact — JD TOWER . THE FIHUHCB SMCUIUST 1-800-646-4660 or 616-897-8431 PUBLIC NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The organizational meeting of the Hope Township Board of Review will be held In the office of the Supervisor at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S Wail Lake Road on March 7, 1985 Proposal A places a limit on the value used to compute property taxes That value is called Taxable Value, The Tax­ able value is equal to the lower of either Capped Value or the current State Equalized Value. The Capped Value Is calculated by increasing the previous State Equalized Value by either 5% or the Consumer Price Index whichever Is less. Capped value also Includes new construction and excludes losses from last year. State Equalized value is required by law to be 50% of market value. Protest to the Board of Review by you or your agent is necessary to protect your right to further appeal to the Michigan State Tax Tribunal. The Township Board has passed a resolution that property owners may protest by letter If unable to appear In person. Public meetings to hear appeals of the 1995 assessment or taxable value will be held at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S Wall Lake Road (M-43) on the following dates March 13 - 9 am. to noon & 1 p.m to 4 p.m. (Monday) March 14-1 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Tuesday) and any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 1995 Assessment Roll. The 1995 Assessment Multipliers and Ratios as deter­ mined by the Barry County Equalization Dept, are as follows. Multipliers Ratios 101 Agricultural 1.0227 48.89% 201 Commercial 10311 48 49% 401 Residential 1 0154 49.24% 501 Timber Cutover 1 0659 46 91% Personal Property 1.0000 50.00% The above multlpiiers/ratios are based on the entire class, individual assessment increases or decreases will vary. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable aux­ iliary aids for services, such as signers for the hearing im­ paired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address above or phon­ ing (616) 948 2464 Patricia I. Bakar, Supenrisor/Assessor Hope Township �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 23, 1995 County Board receives unexpected $9,000 legal bill by Elaine GObert Assistant Editor An unexpected legal bill came as a $9,022 surprise to tbe Barry County Board of Commissioners last week. Commissioner Lew Newman, vice chair­ man. said be assumed tbe bill had been paid by Dec. 31 by tbe former Barry County Board of Commissioners because it was for legal services dating back to August for an environmental attorney. in handling the proposed amendment to tbe county's Solid Waste Plan from City Managment for a regional landfill in Hastings and to help negotiate a host agreement be­ tween the county and the landfill owner. In a related matter, commissioners voted 6 to 2 to hire attorney Doug Donnell of Mika. Meyers, Beckett A Jones to continue to serve as the County Boards environmental attorney for other solid waste issues The board was notified that Donnell's fee will in­ crease from $150 to $158 per hour in April. Commissioners Robert Wenger and Em­ met Herrington voted agairu* the motion be­ cause it did not include legal services for tbe County Solid Waste Oversight Committee and Planning Commission. Tbe bill was for legal services from tbe * ' firm of Mika. Meyers. Beckett A Jones. Tbe firm was hired to represent tbe county Have Something to sell? fhet of imereti io have the tame aiiomey. Wenger said be couldn't see any real con­ flict. "We re going to call the shots on them (agreements) inyway...We'd have the final Stephen DeBoer. Tbe total cost to the county for the waiver will be about $600. "We didn't want to do it." Newman said to the board before the vote, "We didn't want to set a precedent in doing so, but we did re­ search and discovered that the past board had done it. It doesn't involve a kx of money." *iy.’ The othert could use the same attorney in issue* that are not a conflict of interest, sev­ eral commissioners said. In other business, the County Board: • Adopted enhanced retirement benefits for elected officials, at a zero contribution rate, as recommended by the County Compensa­ tion Commission • Waived the six month co-payment re­ • Increased the Soldiers A Sailors Relief Fund from $ 100 to $400 per year and autho­ rized the Soldiers A Sailors Relief Commis­ sion to administer the fund to provide easier access to the money to help veterans in times of emergencies. Tbe board approved the changes because sometimes Joyce Weinbrccht. authorized apent for the county Vet­ erans Affairs Office, has taken money out of quirement for health insurance for new un­ dersheriff Don Ford at the request of Sheriff her own pocket to help meet emergency needs. • Authorized Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley to create tbe position of office manager in his office. The position upgrade* responsibilities to replace the vacancy of le­ gal assistant. • Agreed to allow Friend of the Court to hire a co-op student for the balance of the 1994-95 school year as in the past. Funds for the position will come from the Friend of the Court. • Gave permission to the Custodial De­ partment to fill the vacant assistant custo­ dian position. • Authorized the county clerk to prim new county government directories. "I'm sure they (those committees) need some help." Board Chairman Jim Bailey said, but be wondered if it would be a coo­ Call 945-9554 24-Houra A Day, 7 Days A Week! HanldE Wri&t at the. Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES BMETHHEN CHURCH meets Hutmg* Ru» Sarver, taior Emermn. 945 9224 Sunday Ser- HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Wilhon Gardner. Putor Church 920 tm (for all life * problem* — Divorce 740440 p.m. THORNAPPLK VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Amen. Plata Ctaurt office phone 94S-2549 Samtey wontap 900 a m. uni 1045 a.m. Sunday Children's church Tuesday prayer and share tune 9 30 a m Wednesday eveamg aervice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery availabte for all services Bru^ the whole famdy WELCOME COINkR' UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SIRS N. Broadway. Hastmgs. Ml 490M. Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone (Woodland) Service Canter. 502 E. Green Street, u open to foe public Mon­ days and Waitesadays. 940-1240 BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Midugan Are., »—-r-. Ml 4905*. Sunday Ser vicaa: BMe Classes 10 Am. Worstap 11 ML, Erenaag Services 6 p.m. Wiiterirtey: RCic Study 7 p.m Norman Herron. Minister Rtona 945-2931 RMe Surrey on vidaoa in foe borne. Free Bfote Ca­ rt ■poKhuco Course. to 840 94*4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 am. BMe School; 10:30 am. 945-5365 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4M7 Coms Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ra« 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 1030. Wednesday erenings from 640440 p.m foe youfo* meet at foe church, bring a sack tench HASTINGS GOD. 1674 ASSEMBLY OF Wen Stmt Road, Am., rteeee tor all ages Morning Wnntap 1045 Am Nursery provated Sunday Fvri ig Serve*. 6 Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Clnb or tamer Bfote Qua (ages 8-12); Youfo Mmatnes or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adah Bible Study - No * ban FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E Woodlawn. Hasting*. Michigan 94*4004. Kevin Shortey. Serna Ptoaor James R. Bams. Ante. Pernor Sunday Scrvtoaa: Sunday School 9:45 am.. Cteaan for all agm 1140a m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church ap to 4ch Grade; 6.40. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Aren Chiba. 740 0.m. Teens m Houseman Had; 740 p.m.. Adult* Prayer meeting; *:I5 p.m.'Adult Choir practice. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creak Rd.. I mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-22*5 tern da)' School st 1040 am; Woe step 1140 am.. Eremag Service st 640 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 740 p.m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, *05 S Jefferson QUIMBYUNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-/9 ZV- -i.-- »-■ ---- i luwwngr * ‘I . wesi ruor ouaun (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a m . Warship II ML;. After School Special Wi font fay. 4 p.m. P.O. Boa 63. Haaw«s. Ml 4905*. HOPE UNITED MI.THOMST CHURCH, M-37 South a M-79. Rev. Jim Foe. panor. phone 945-3397 Church ptaw 945-4995 Cafoy Comm, char director Sun­ day monuag: 9:45 Am. Sunday School; 1140 Am. Monuag Worahip. 7:15 p.m. Youth Fellowship. 640 p.m.. Evening Worship Nursery for all services, tnnaporutton provided to and from mta servtoea Prayer mectiag. 740 p.m Wednesday NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Chnrtes Fisher. Pastor A mission of Si Rose Csthoiic Church. Hasting* Sunday Maaa 9:30 Am GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roacoe. (517) *52-9228 Monuag Cetebrauoa 10 a m Fellowship Tune Befere the Scrvsa Nursery. ctaidren't nunurry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leaderatap training The Church Page Is Paid tor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINO* SAVINGS * LOAN, FA HMtlng, md Lzkz Odnu WMN FUNHAL HOMS HwOng, FUXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings HATIOMAI. BANK OF HASTINGS Member RD.I.C. <1 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. Suufay Moramf Prayer 9:45 a.m.; Maas 1040 a m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Haatiag. Michigan. O. Kem Keller, Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director of Chrietten Education Sunday — 9:30 aad 11:00 Mortal •'entap Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:39 service over WBCHAM and FM 9:50-10:50 Church School Cloaca; 1030 Fellowship and Refreshment* ia the Daah« room 11:20 Ctaidrea s Church Fab. 22 - 740 Chancel Choir Practice. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner at Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor. Margaret Hotenbeck. Director of Christm EdacatXM. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building wen elevator to au noon, nronocast of worship sarvics over WBCH FM-AM at 1030 am SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a.m; Coffee FeUowahip 1030 a.m.. Worship 1140 a.m. Mi-Hi A Sr-Hi Youfo Fellowship 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS: FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - OuMrea'a Vocal Char Pre-tchool font firm grade 540 p.m.; Children's Beil Choir: Second grade or older 5:30 p.m; Prepared Light Meal 640 p.m; Bfote Stody 6:45 p.m; Acuvttm for Kida 6:45 p.m.; Fint WMsailte) of month te Gam N«te for all <e« THURSDAYS: ChamrI Choir 7:30 pm. Friday. Feb. 3 — Confirmation Overnight to Laming Wednesday, Fab * Prayer Group. 11:30 Am.; U.M. Women Luncheon and Program. 12.40 noon. Saturday. Fab.25Walk for Warmth to Free Mtehodiai Church 940 Am Sunday. Fob. 26 — Hah Bowl Offering far Hanger; Monday. Feb. 27 - Joy and Chari­ ty U.M. Women Circles 7:30 p.m Wodneadey. March I - Ash Wafallfo) Service 740 p.m. Thuraday, March 2 - Community Lenten LundvWorehip M St. Roae Church 12.40 noon - Rev Chuck McCabe - "Aahea". SUPPORT GROUPS - V.I.P.'s (Vuualfy Im "paired Penom) 9:30 Am. first Fri­ day of month September fora May; Narcotics Anonymous 1240 Noon Monday. Wedneaday and Friday, aad 840 p.m. Thursdays. Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Writersite)!. Co­ Dependent* Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Thursday*, aad 940 Am Satur­ days Tops No. 33* — 9:15 a.m. Thursdays. Alcoholics Aaoaymoaa, 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays CHURCH OF THE NAZARENK, 1716 North Brond*wy Randall Hartman. Pastor. Waurtaj Services 9:45 Am. Suactey School Hour. 1140 a.m. Monuag Worship Service; 640 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wedneaday: 740 p.m. Services for Adults. Teem and Children GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St . Michael /oton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Feb. 26 - *40 aad 10:45 a m Holy Crwtununina. 9:30 Church School (all ^es). 640 Youth Group Thnraday. Feb 23 — 6:30 Ouidreo's Char. 740 Advea turcn. 7:30 Adult Choir. *40 AA Saturday. Feb 25 — 10:00 Catechumen. 11 00-140 Giri Scout Tasting Tea. 140 Inquirers; *40 NA Tuesday. Feb 2* - 7 00 SCS Staff Wednesday. March 1 - 1:30 HAMA. 10:00 Wordwatchers. 11:30 Holy Commumon. 7 00 Holy Commumon Sarah Circle after THI HASTINGS BANNIB AND BfMINDIB 1962 N Broadway — Hastings BOSUEY FHABMACY •Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTUBING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIB!R GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. M.ch.gan PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowhag. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 75* 3421 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone i Suaday Service 9 30 a m . Sunday School 1100 a.m . Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p m Prayer time Wednesdays. 7 00 p m Awana Program Thursday* 6 30-1 30 p m Ages 3 and 4 thru Sth an.1 6th grade BOCA RATON, FLORIDA - Harold E. Wright, 85, of Boca Raton, Florida, formerly of Nashville, passed iway on Thursday, February 2. 1995. He was born on November 19,1909 in Nash­ ville, the son of Herbert E. and Ida (Barningham) WrighL Mr. Wright grew up in Nashville and graduated from Nashville High School in 1928. He was employed by General Motors in 1 j wring He wu mimed to Bessie Kannes of Hast­ ings in April, 1934. Survivors are his wife, Bessie; one son Jim (Valerie) Wright of Qieyboygan; one daught­ er, Marilyn (Bob) Raymond of Ludington; one sister, Mary Ann Shultz of Traverse City; four grandsons; three granddaughters; two great grandsons and ooe great granddaughter. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Servic es will be ’ ■eld in Ludington this summer. Dorothy A. Gadder PORTER HILLS. GRAND RAPIDS-Dorothy A. Gackler, 84, of Porter Hills, Grand Rapids, formerly of Caledonia, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 1995 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. She was born on October 20, 1910 at Cale­ donia, lhe daughter of Sidney and Anna (Klump) Geib. Mn Gackler was raised in Caledonia and attended Cakdon'* schools, graduating in .1928 and attended Davenport College of Business. She was married to Roy W. Gackler on March 21, 1954 at Elkton. Mn. Gackler was in business with her husband, Roy, operating a Grocery Store in Caledonia and a Beltline Motel in Grand She was a member of Leighton United Methodist Church, Caledonia, General Federa­ tion of Womens Club, Caledonia, Food Dealers Auxiliary, and Zoma International. Preceding her in death were her husband. Roy W. Gackler. Survivors are daughters, Suann Hewlett of Caledonia and Jane Gackler of Spokane, Washington; sons, Kenneth (Joyce) Gackler of Ada and John (Joyce) Gackler of Caldeonia; three grandchildren, Michael (Lynne) Gackler, Deborah (Scott) Johnson and Rob (Belinda) Hewlett; one great grandson, Dakota Hewlett, three step-granddaughters, Teri Ferguson and fiance Rick Girgenti, Tami Ferguson and fiance Tim Blake and Trina Ferguson; one great step-grandson, Travis Boyd; and several cousins. Funeral Services were hek Saturday, Febru­ ary 18 at the Leighton United Methodist Church with Reverend Ray Townsend Officiating. Interment was it Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Leighton United Methodist Church - Building Fund or Pncter Hills Benevolence Fund. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Claudine E. Matthews WOODLAND - Claudine E. Matthews, 90, of Woodland, passed away on Monday, Febru­ ary 13. 1995 at the Thornapple Manor in Hatting* She wis born on April 21, 1904 in WoodIznd, tbe dmthtrr of Marion and Bertha (Wheeler) Ooy. She graduated from Woodland High School, attended Northwestern University in Chicago and graduated from Western Michigan Univer­ sity in Kalamazoo and she was married to Elmer mattbews for 31 years. Mn. Matthews taught for 43 1(2 years in area County Normal schools retiring from the Woodland school system in 1970. She was a member of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, the WMA., Womans Study Club, Adult Christian Endeavor and the Retired Teachers Association. She also taught Sunday School for several years st the Kilpat­ rick Church. She wu preceded in death by one brother, Leo Guy and one sister. Florence Guy. Surviving are three sons, Robert and Donald Matthews both of Woodland and Roger Matth­ ews of Palmetto. Eorida; one daughter, Sandra Williams of Woodland; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Willis (Barban) Dalton of Woodland. Funenl services were held on Thursday. February 16 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa, with Reverend George Speas officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Funenl Chapel in Lake Odessa. Kennetii E. Brandli CALEDONIA - Fred Pinckney. Jr, 73. of Caledoma, formerly of Lowell, passed away on Sunday, February 19. 1995 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. He is survived by one daughter, Janice (Lany) Hale of Shelbyville; one son. Gary (Pam) Pinckney of Grand Rapids; four gnndchildren; six great grandchildren; sister, Phoebe Baughman of Middleville; brother' Tildon Pinckney of Lowell; aevenl nieces and nephews. Graveside Services were held Wednesday morning at 11:00am at the Oakwood Cemetery in Lowell with Reverend Gordon Barry officiating. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Hastings. Mae SuUenbarger HAS 1 INGS - Mae L. (BrittenXConverse) Shellenbarger, 74, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 1995 at Pennock She wu born on October 23, 1920 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of James and Ruth (Sawdy) Briuen. Mrs Shellenbarger wu a lift long Hastings area resident and attended Hastings Schools aad graduated Hastings High School. She wu married to Charles Converse on August 29, 1931 with tbe marriage ending in divorce. She then married Charles Shellenbar­ ger on September 29, 1968. Mrs. Sheileubarger wu a long time cook at the former "Cooke" Restaurant in Hastings and for about tea years owned and operated the former "Auto Tag" Inn in Hastings. She wu a long time Camp Fire Leader uxl Den Mother ia Orb Scouts. She wu also a past member at the American Legion Auxiliary. Preceding her in death were her husbands, Charles Converse in 1992 and Charles Shellenbarger in 1981; also two great grandsons arxl a brother, Robert Britten. Survivors include her son and wife, Charles ft Bonnie Converse of Hastings; a daughter and husband, Carolyn ft Ken Bentley of Bris­ tol, Tennessee; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren ; four sisters, Marie Converse of Hastings. Pauline O’Conner of California, Geraldine Hull of Hastings, Char­ lotte Scott of Arizona; two brothers, Donald Britten of Hastings and Gerald Briuen of Delton. Funeral Services were held IttOOam Wednesday, February 22, 1995 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Michael J. Anion offieixting. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Ludseran Church or TenderCare of Hastings. Arrangement* were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. I Spencer C. Scobey| HASTINGS - Spencer C Scobey, 87, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 1995 at Pennock Hospital. He was born on December 17, 1907 at Dicky, North Dakota, the son of Arthur and Jessie (Craft) Scobey. Mr. Scobey was raised in North Dakota where be attended schools before moving to the Hastings area in 1920, graduating from Hast­ ings High School in 1926. He was married to Annetta Townsend on April 13,1935, marriage ending in divorce. He was then married to Nellie J. Pittman on June 28, 1956. Mr. Scobey wu employed over 40 years for the Barry County Road Commission, retiring in 1973. He then served on the Barry County Road commission until 1979. He was a member of lhe Hastings Elks Lodge *1965. Preceding him in death were his wife, Nellie on April 3,1967; former wife, Annetta in 1964; grandsons, Nathan Scobey and Mike Earl; step-son. Gary Earl; sisters, Ruth Scobey, Helen Kozar, and Lelia Sherbinske; brothers, Harlan, John and Harry Scobey. Survivors are daughters, Janis Merrick and LaCaria Arentz, both of California; sons, Spencer Jim Scobey of Hastings and Glenn Scobey of Lawton; step-daughter, Joanne Baulch of Flonda; step-son. Harley Earl of Georgia; twenty grandchildren; 25 great grand­ children; 2 great, great grandchildren; sisters. Jessie Williams of Hastings, Florence Garlinger of Nashville, and June Kettinger of Missis­ sippi; brother, Clinton Scobey of Grand Rapids. Funeral Services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 18 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pennock Hospital or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wre.-»' -.neral Home in Hastings. DELTON - Kenneth E. Brandli, 71, of Delton, passed away on Friday. February 17, 1995 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. He was born on May 6.1923 in BauleCreek, the son of Emil and Laura (Price) Brandli He graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1942 and attended Western Michigan Univer­ sity for 3 1/2 years. He was married to Merle Bieck on January 20. 1944 in Battle Creek. Mr. Brandli wu employed for 25 years u Kellogg's and 15 years at Ralston-Purina in Battle Creek. He owned and operated with his wife, Ken’s Sport Shoppe in Delton for ova 20 years. He attended Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. He also served with the U.S. Navy during WWU. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, model airplanes, cars. He wu preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife. Merle; a daught­ er and husband. Cheryl ft Daniel Savage of Bedford; two sons and wives, Terry ft Mary Brandli and Jerry ft Kelly Brandli both of Delton; six grandsons; ooe granddaughter, and one great grandson; ooe sister, Harriett John­ son of Battle Geek; two brothers. Ronald Brandli of Delton and Duane Brandli or Orlan­ do, Florida; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held at 10:30am Tuesday at FL Custer National Cemetery with full military honors and Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. The funeral procession H-v-d up Tuesday at the Williams Funeral Home parkins: lot Burial wu a Pl Outer National Cemetery. Mesorial contributions rtsy be made to the Faith United Methodist Church or Delton District Library. Envelopes available at the Williams Fuueral Home. I ThomaiF. Stebbins| HASTINGS - Thomu F. Stebbins, 80, of Hastings, long-time Hastings businessnun and community leader, passed away on Wednes­ day, February 15. 1995 at Sl Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Stebbins was born on March 21,1914 in Hastings, the son of Fred W. and Myrtle (Sulli­ van) Stebbins. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hast­ ings Schools, graduating Hastings High School in 1931. He went on to attend the University of Michigan receiving his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Business in 1935. He married Jeanne M. Arndt on November 12, 1938. He served 2 1/2 years in lhe UJ. Army during WWIL He was employed 7 yean with a Grand Rapids brokerage firm advising small banks on investment matters. In July 1947, Mr. Stebbins became associated with lhe Hastings City Bank. In 1954, at the age of 39, he was elected President of the bank. He held that posi­ tion until 1979 when he was elected Chairman of the Board. Mr. Stebbins retired in April 1984, his banking career spanning 37 yean. Mr. Stebbins was a member on the Board of Directors-Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, past Officer o( the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, Hastings Area Schools Post-War Building Program Commit­ tee, past Officer Barry County YMCA, past Officer Barry County Red Cross, past Member Hastings Planning Commission. He wu a member and past Officer Hastings Kiwanis Club, member Hastings Country Oub, member Hastings B.P.O.E. *1965, member Economic Club of Detroit, past Pennock Hospital Committee-Fund Raising. Mr. Stebbins wu a former Chairman Michigan Advisory Council to the Small Business Administration, Co­ organizer and long-time Officer of the Thor­ napple Foundation-a Philanthropic Organiza­ tion. He wu a recipient of numerous honors including: "Citizen of the Year" award from Hastings Elks in 1965, "Red Rose Citation" from Hastings Rotary Qub in 1980 for outstanding community service. Preceding him in death were wife, Jeanne, on August 22,1992; son, Thomu K. Stebbins, in 1975; sister, Marjorie Mitchell. He is survived by daughter and her husband, Anne and Rick Fuller of Mahopac, New Yort; four grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter, former daughter-in-law, Hazel Lewis, her husband, Lloyd, and his 2 children. A memorial service will be held at a future date and will be announced by the Wren Funer­ al Home. Burial will be at the Hastings Rivoside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Foundation. Arrangements are being made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 23. 1995 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS...by Catherine Lucos Cruttenden-Jones united in marriage Kelsey Jo Cruttcndcn and Neal Lawrence Jones exchanged wedding vows No 'ember 26. 1994 al Bay Pointe on Gun Lake. Parents of the bride are Colin and Lou Ann Crultenden of Hastings. Mi. The groom’s parents are Richard and Joyce Jones of Cromwell. Conn The ceremony was performed by M Richard Miller. Archdeacon of the Diocese of Northern Indiana Attending the bride as maid of honor was April Owen of Chattanooga. Tenn. Dan DePaolo of Boston. Mass, served as the best man. Katherine Whitehurst, sister of the groom, read the scriptures. Guests were greeted by Tim and Stacey Crunenden. brother and sister-in-law of the bride. A din­ ner reception was held following the ceremony The newlyweds honeymooned in Newport. Rhode Island and now reside in Middletown. Conn. Ruffner-Belka to be wed June 10 John and Joan Strazisar of Hastings along with George and Carol Ruffner of Allegan, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Tammy Sue to Scot Anthony Belka. Scot is the son of Tom and Edna Belka of Byron Center. Tammy is a 1990 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School Scot is a 1991 graduate of Hopkins High School. Both are currently employed at Simpson Ind. in Middleville. A June 10 wedding is being planned. Shrivers to observe 25th anniversary Mata and Lorena Shriver celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday. Feb. 21. 1995 Their children, Victoria (Tim) Lawcock and Jeremy Shriver, invite family and friends to share in a card shower by sending to 311 Russell St . Middleville. Mi. 49333. Beckwiths to celebrate 50th anniversary t Kenneth and Elnora (Cole) Beckwith will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Tuesday. Feb 28. 1995 Their daughters and husbands. Diana and Richard Meade and Jane and Robert Power, are taking them to dinner. They also invite relatives and friends to share in a card shower. Their address is: 2131 Lower Lake Road. Hastings. Mi. 49058 AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. NE kids hear ‘music with a message' Students at Northeastern Elementary in Hastings are pictured with singer-song writer Carol Johnson during a recent visit. She presented "Music with a Message* to childrer from DK to grade five. The assembly was sponsored by the Northeastern PTO. ana Kellogg S^s Lucille Raffler’s 9()th birthday was celebrated at a restaurant in Nashville on Valentine's Day by her time children and their spouses. Her sons arc Richard. Elwyn. Donald. Marvin. Darwin. Larry. Arnold and Arthur Raffler. and her daughter is Marguerite Raffler Platte The family plans to hold a larger celebra­ tion sometime tn lhe summer when all her grandchildren and other friends and family can come Woodland Lions Club held a Valentine par ty for members and spouses or guesis Feb 14 There were 26 people at the dinner in the Lions Den. The tables were decorated by Clyde Shoemaker and red punch was served before the meal The Woodland Towne house served chicken and Swiss steak A program was provided by Tom Niethamer. who showed slides of the top he and his Dons took to Washington D C. with Harold and Nel Stannard last summer. Tom had put in some pictures of earlier trips to show changes that had been made in the capital city during the elapsed time They also visited their Gettysburg battle field a NASA museum in Ohio and some other places on the trip. The youth of Zion Lutheran Church held their annual •Sweetheart” spaghetti dinner Saturday evening at the church The event had been postponed <»nc week because of the im­ possible weather the previous week. They served close to 100 people during lhe evening The meal included salad, drinks and dessert. As of last Monday. Russell Brodbeck is out of the hospital and at Thomapple Manor. Joyce Classic is home after having surgery. Doug and Judy MacKenzie just returned from spending two weeks in Marietta. Ga.. with their eldest son. Doug, and his wife. Karen. They baby sat their granddaughter. Brianna. during the weekdays while they were there so that young Doug could go to Georgia Tech to do some compute- v urk that had to be done on campus Th , work was toward com­ pleting his doctoral dissertation. He plans to receive his degree next fall. Judy said that over the weekend they drove on to Lake Wales. Fla., to see Doug’s parents. It was 80 degree when they got to Florida, but it got cooler while they were there. Katie Allen went to the Regional 'Odesscy of the Mind” competition at Caledonia Satur­ day. Lake wood schools have several Odesscy of lhe Mind teams. Tim Brodbeck is the coach of lhe math teams in which Katie participates. The team had to dramatize four different kinds of math problems during lhe competition. Last week Tuesday morning, the Lake wood Community ambulance responded to two ac­ cidents on North Woodland Road because of weather-caused bad road conditions. One in­ volved a small pickup off the road across from Faith Bible School. The Woodland Fire Department seu help to that accident, and the firemen lifted the two injured males out of the ditch. Tbe other accident occurred at the Brown Road crossing and the car ended up off lhe road on the east side, just north of the cross­ ing. No patients were transported from either accident, as the injuries were minor. The youth of Lakewood United Methodist Church are planning a candlelit dinner for March 11 at 6:30 p.m. There will be a choice of prime rib. roast lamb or chicken and an elegant dessert. The cost will be SI5 per per­ son and tickets are being sold through the church office (367-4800) and by individual church youths now. They will not be sold at lhe door, so that the proper amount of meat can be prepared The dinner will be followed by a Brian Mote concert. Ron Dingerson will prepare all the meats Proceeds will go toward the summer youth mission project The church youth arc now learning sign language so they can work at a day camp for deaf children in June. Youths will work individually with deaf children while they are at the camp The camp is in Tennessee and the youth have to pay all their own expenses; so there will probably be other fund-.aisers before that time. A schedule of the Lakewood Council of Ministers' combined Lenten series has been announced A service will be held each Sunday night during Lent at 7 p.m Refreshments will be served by the host church after each service. The March 5 service will be at Christian Reformed Church in Lake Odessa. The Rev. Phil Whipple will preach. Tom Niethamer showed slides of a recent Washington D.C. trip to the Woodland Lions at their Valentine party. will be. as it traditionally has been for many years, at Central United Methodist on Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa. The Rev Ward D. Pierce will be the speaker. This service will be held at I p.m. A baccalaureate service for 1995 graduates of Lakewood High School also will be spon­ sored by the Ministerial Association. Il has been scheduled for 8 p.m. May 28 at the high school. Father Tom Boufford will preach. March 12 the service will be at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church withthe Rev Carl Litchfield preaching. ‘ The March 19 service will be at St. Ed­ ward's Catholic Church in Lake Odessa with the Rev Brian Allbright preaching. The March 26 Lenten service will be at Woodland United Methodist Church with the Rev. George Speas preaching. April 2 will find the service at Calvary United Brethren Church in Lake Odessa with the Rev. Alan Sellman preaching. April 9 the service will be at Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50 east of Lake Odessa and west of Woodbury. The Rev. Ben Ridder will preach The annual Good Friday service (ApriJ 14) For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Benefit Community Projects SpttMorvd by the ... Discover the advantage of having al! your major insur­ HASTINGS KIWANIS CLUB ance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast, fair, friendly service. Call a Farmers Agent for auto, life, fire. commercial, boat insurance. WITHOUT MEAT AVAILABLE PER GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent CARY BEGG AGENCY Auto. Hom, Uta. Coananid SERVING: Delicious Spaghetti & Sauce, Salad, 12B S Mdagm. Hatngs. Ml IMm HM4S4 French Garlic Bread, Beverage and Dessert. — ALL YOU WANT TO EAT — Friday, Feb. 24,1995 HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA Serving from 5:00 Io 7:00 p.m. DONATION: *4.00 per person • Children under 6 FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE: front Members or al tbe Door • NOTICE • DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS Reproductive Health Public Hearings The Delton Kellogg School Reproductive Health Advisory Board is announcing that a program of instruction in sex education, K-12, will be available for public review on March 2 or March 9, 1995. According to law (P. A. 226 of 1977 and P. A. 335 of the 1993 School Code) you have the right to review the materials to be used in these courses before it goes to the board of education for approval on March 13. 1995. The public is invited and encouraged to review the material, films and curriculum with the Reproductive Health Advisory Board on Thurs­ day, March 2, 1995, at 5:00 p.m. in the high school home economics room (C-110) or on Thursday, March 9, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium (LGI). WE'RE MOVIN' OUT WITH BIG SAVINGS HUGE SELECTION OF HOMECREST । The Early Childhood 'T Committee will be hosting two informational meetings . concerning our primary programs (kindergarten through second grade). Babysitting will be available^ free of charge in the Delton " . 5$ f KITCHENS BATH CABINETRY I X I * Today s hotesl styles and finishes •32 d,f,erenl sly*es * Traditional and contemporary * 4 different woods, plus laminates • White raised panel doors • European styling at affordable prices \ V it A Preschool in room 36. Meetings: \<& Feb. 28 - 3:15p.m. March 1 -7:00p.m. Room 10/11 X Middle School CjF OAK Houts Mon -Fri 0 to 6. Sot 0 to 12 KITCHEN A IATH DESIGN 105 N Main Nashville. Ml 49073 (517) 852-3906 HICKORY MAPLE LAMP,ATE WHITE Carpet. Vinyls. Ceramic Tile. Replacement Windows Building and Remodeling �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 23. 1995 something was wrong I wonder how many women have breast cancer al a young age and have no idea it is there. I feel certain that the mammogram saved my life. Please tell your readers that mammograms can benefit them even if they are under 35. Breast pain or lumps should never be ignored no matter what the age. Sign me - Been There in Alabama. Dear Alabama: Many thanks for a letter that is sure to save lives Among my millions of readers, several will surely follow your ad­ vice and, by so doing, live to a ripe old age. LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE Dofouh ho» occurred in a mortgage mode by Donald Sherk and Janet Sherk hutbond ond wife to Pint National Bonk of Michigan dated March 20 1992 and recorded on March 31. 1992 in hber 539 poge 209. Barry County records No proceedings ore pending to recover any port of the debt which t* now $23,599.83 The mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the property, ot public auction to the highest bidder on Thursday. March 9. 1995 at 2 00 p m local time at mo«n entrance to Courthouse, in the City o< Hml-n*:. Barry County. Michigan the place of the Circuit Court. T'w property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage together with •merest at 13.95 percent legal costs attorney fees, ond also any taxes ond insurance that the mortgagee pays before the sole The property is located in the City ol Hastings Barry County Michigan and is descnbed in the mortgage os: PARCEL A: The East 43 75 feet of the North 5 33 rods of Lot 890 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof PARCEL B. Beginning at the Southwest corner of tost 43.75 feet of the North 5.33 rods of Lot 890 of the City, formerly Village, of Hostings, according to the recorded plot thereof, thence West 12 feet thence North 31.5 feet, thence East 12 feet, thence South 31,5 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period will be six months from the date of sole, however if the property is aban doned. the redemption period will be one month from the dote of sole. Date February 2. 1995 First National Bonk of Michigan Joseph B. Backus, attorney P.O. Box 794 East Lansing. Ml 48826 (3/2) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE Defoult has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Clare L. Ellis and Mary J. Ellis, husband and wife (original mor­ tgagors) to COMERICA BANK (f/k/o Security No tionol Bonk of Bottle Creek), Mortgagee, dated Ju­ ly II 1978 ond recorded on July 17. 1978 in Liber 237. on poge 122. BARRY County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY SIX DOLLARS AND 01 CENTS ($18.436 01). including interest ot 11.000% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port d them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan at 11 00 a m. o'clock on April 6. 1995 Said premises ore situated in CITY OF BATTLE CREEK BARRY County. Michigan ond ore described Commencing at the West 1 /8 post of the South side of Section 22. thence North 29 rods for place of beginning, thence North on the West 1 /8 line 22 rods to the center of highway M-37. thence Easter­ ly ond Southerly along the center of said highway to a point directly East of the point ol beginning, thence West to point of beginning. Town I North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Township The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon ed In accordance with I948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period sho" be 30 days from the date of such sale February 23. 1995 COMERiCA BANK Trott ond Trott. P.C. Attorneys ond Counselors 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File #95020448 (3/23) Township of Barry County of Barry, Michigan Ordinance 45 BARRY TOWNSHIP WATER SYSTEM ORDINANCE Adopted: February 7,1995 ARTICLE II WATER RATES AND CHARGES ARTICLE III OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM ARTICLE IV SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND METERS . ARTICLE VI WATER USE AND PLUMBING ARTICLE VII ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES ARTICLES VIII EXTENSION TO WATER MAINS AND TRANSMISSION LINES ARTICLE IX ORDINANCE IN FORCE In full force and effect from passage, approval, recording, and publication as provided by law. Complete copy of ordinance available at Barry Township office. BARRY TOWNSHIP, LOIS BROMLEY, CLERK WAYLAND TOWNSHIP MARTIN TOWNSHIP ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP JOINT NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION Ta THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIPS OF WAYLAND AND MARTIN, ALLEGAN COUNTY AND ORANGEVILLE AND YANKEE SPRINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following de scribed Ordinance was adopted by the Township Boards of the Townships of Wayland, Martin, Orangeville and Yankee Springs February 6. 1W6. February 8.1995. February 7. 1995. and February 9. 1995. respectively WAYLAND TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO D01-95 Adopted: February 6. 1995 Effective: March 1. 1995 MARTIN TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 57 Adopted: February 8. 1995 Effective: March 1. 1995 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO 2-95 Adopted February 7. 1995 Effective March 1. 1995 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO 48 Adopted: February 9. 1995 Effective March 1. 1995 An Ordinance to amend the Sewage Disposal System Ordinance of the Township by the amendment of Article V, Section E thereof. User fees, by providing for wastewater How to be metered; establishing a rate of $2.68 per 1.000 gallons of flow where wastewater flow is metered, repealing ail ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing tor an effective date. THE TOWNSHIPS OF WAYLAND AND MARTIN. ALLEGAN COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND THE TOWNSHIPS OF ORANGEVILLE AND YANKEE SPRINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ORDAIN SECTION I AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V Article V. Section E. of the Sewage Disposal System Ordinance of the Township, is amended to read as follows Section E User fees The user charge to each single family residence within the Township for which sewer service is available shall be $57 00 per quarter ($19.00 per month). Each house, building, or structure other than a single family residence shall pay as per the above schedule multiplied by the residential user equivalent units assigned to said house, building, or structure as reflected in Exhibit A of this ordinance, however, that amount shall not be less than the quarter amount of tbe above schedule applicable to one (1) residential usage equivalent Tbe Authority may authorize metering oi wastewater flow by use of approved meters paid for by the user Where metered flow is used as a basis for calculating the user charge, the user fee shall be $2.68 per 1.000 gallons ot flow Metered flow shall only be used as a basis for billing where the user has paid (or is pay mg pursuant to contract) a connection charge for more than 10 residential equivalent units Bills for users whose flow is metered shall be provided in the same man. >r as bills for nonmetered users SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This Ordinance shall take effect on March 1.1995 All Ordinances or parts ol Ordinances that are in conflict herewith are hereby repealed Wayland Township Martin Township Orangeville Township Yankee Spnngs Township Unregistered guest Dear Ann Landers: I m a woman in my early 30s. Recently. 1 had some appointments on the campus of a large, urban university . During a break, 1 sal down in the lobby of the on-campus hotel io do a bit of papcrw ork The lobby was nearly empty. and I was reviewing my notes for a meeting I was approached by a uniformed hotel employee and asked if 1 was a registered guest of the hotel. When 1 replied that I was not. I was ordered to leave immediately I was told that the lobby was for registered guests only There were no signs posted to that effect, nor was there any way for a visitor to the cam­ pus to know about this restriction When I got home. I wrote the manager of the hotel to sug­ gest that be post a sign to inform the public of this hotel policy . I receive no icply. and no sign has been posted. This hotel enjoys many benefits from its oncampus location, and il seems odd that il would refuse to let university visitors use the lobby. If the management feels this policy is legitimate, the public ought to be informed BEFORE entering the lobby area What do you think? — Indianapolis. Dear Indianapolis: It could be that the hotel security officer thought you were ‘'soliciting." We called two Indianapolis hotels and were informed that for security reasons, they no longer allow unregistered guests to sit in the lobby. We called a third Indianapolis hotel — the Hyatt — and were told that unregistered guests may sit in the lobby if they wish. So. my advice is. stay at the Hyatt Wife included ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS ARTICLE V CROSS CONNECTIONS Ann Landers Dear Ann l-anders: I am a retired minister who is still very active in thurch work and other activities. My wife goes to the same church, but most of the congregants do not know her as they know me. When 1 am asked to perform a wedding and invited to the reception, my wife says I should not go unless she is also specifically invited. I always offer to take her along, but she refuses to accompany me. She says that to invite a husband without his wife is a grave breach of etiquene. Furthermore, she insists that if the invitation is not issued to both of us. neither of us should go I disagree. She told me to "ask Ann Landers," so. what do you say? — Detroit Minister. Dear Detroit When a clergy man is asked to perform a wedding ceremony, and a lunch or dinner follows, the invitation to dine should include his wife, unless, the clergyman is Catholic Middle school plans ‘Career Day’ Friday People from 39 different careers or occupations have agreed to share their experiences with Hastings Middle School students during its fourth annual "Career Day" this Friday. The students were given a list and brief description of all of the different careers to consider several weeks ago, and have selected four lo attend during the morning program. The professional! will answer questions from the studena and tell the good and the not-so-good I tings they have found in their chosen fields. A travel agent, blacksmith, fitness instructor, meteorologi'.t. photographer, graphic design artist, banker, fireman veterinarian, restaurant owner, social worker, nurse, outdoor adventure education specialist, clown, editor and an auto body repairman arc just some of the careers that will be available for exploration by the students. St. Rose sixth grade students have been invited to the Career Day. Maggie Coleman is the general chairperson for the event. Jeremy Douglas Shepard. Middleville and Rebecca Dawn Forbes. Freeport. Daryl Lee Davis. II. Shelbyville and Deborah Lynn Reigler. Shelbyville David Robert Lehman. Hastings and Rhoda Vionc Mackenzie. Hastings. Michael LaWayne Main. Delton and Lisa Lynn Sanders. Delton Jimmy DeWayne Sweat. Delton and Tam­ my Lynn Carpenter. Delton. Nolan Leonard Clothier. Carson City and Marsha Ann Phillips. Nashville. Mich Budd Zemic Knuppcnburg. Hastings and Norma Jean Thompson Hastings Jeffrey Todd Warren. Dowling and Kristie Lee Hicks. Dowling Charles Paul Bigler. Hastings and Cindy Mane Beckwith. Hastings Tardy thank you Dear Ann Landers: My husband and 1 were married almost two years ago. We had a small but lovely ceremony and reception with about 25 guests — immediate family and a few close friends I'm embarrassed to say that I have still not sent thank-you notes to these wonderful peo­ ple. either for their gilts or. in some instances, for traveling far to attend the wedding At this late date. I’m not quite sure how to approach the correspondence, which I still want to send. Should I acknowledge my tardiness and apologize, or just write a thank-you note? — Awfully Late and Ambarrasscd in California Dear Awfully: By ail means, apologize You can be sure the people who sent you a wedding gift almost two years ago arc very much aware of your negligence, so you may as well be up front about it. Don’t ignore pain Dear Ann Landers: On the morning of my mammogram last August. I opened the paper to your column. The first letter was from a woman who had breast pain and was told not to worry about it because painful lumps were not cancerous. The writer found out later that her painful lump was indeed cancer. I. loo. was having breast pain, although I could feel no lump. My doctor had recom­ mended that * get a mammogram when I turn­ ed 35. Because of the pain. I scheduled the mammogram a month before my 35th birthday. My mammogram showed a suspicious area 100 small to be felt. I was biopsied. and I was diagnosed-with breast cancer. Although the tumor was very small, the cancer had spread to two of my lymph nodes. I’ve since had a mastectomy and am now taking chemotherapy. I have read many articles saying that mam­ mograms have little or no benefit to women under 35. My personal experience has shown this to be untrue. If I had waited until I was older, it could have been a fatal mistake. 1 was fortunate to have had pain to clue me in that *lke’ bails out Dear Ann lenders: Recently. I met a 24-year-old man who swept me off my feet. We were perfect together. When "Ike" asked me to marry him. 1 didn’t accept, but neither did 1 decline. 1 simply told him I thought we should give it more time. We had been dating for only two and a half months. Ike had been married before and was very frank about why the marriage lasted only a short lime. He said the girl claimed she was pregnant but refused to go to the doctor because she was single. So he married her. After he found out she was NOT pregnant, he decided he could no longer trust her. From then on. it was downhill all the way. Ann. 1 am 19 and pregnant. The baby is Ike's. Since I told him three weeks ago. we have spoken only once In that conversation, he said the reason he did not return my calls was because "we don't have anything to talk about " He added. "After the child is bom. I am going to demand a blood test." Since Ike refuses to be supportive of me and his baby. I do not want to give the baby his name. If I don't, will it hurt my chances of gening child support? Should I continue to at­ tempt to get Ike to come with me for my doc­ tor appointments even though he ignores the message I leave on his machine? I really need your help. — Confused in Lexington. Ky. Dear Confused in Kentucky: You need a lot more help than I can give you. I suggest that you see a lawyer at once. Ike has a legal obligation to take care of his child until he or she is 18 or 21. depending on the laws of your state. Please let me hear from you. 1 will feel bet­ ter when I know you have taken my advice. Ann Landers' booklet. "Nuggets and Doozies.” has everything from the, outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling to) Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (h Canada, send $6.25). Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Area BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: GIRL, Chrysta Ahbree. bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 7. 1995 at 8:20 a.m. tn Geri and Cliff Hall of Shelbyville, weighing 5 lbs.. 12V5 ozs.. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Racheal Lynne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 8, 1995 at 12:31 a.m. to John and Lynne Huber of Freeport, weighing 7 lbs., 7V6 ozs., and 2114 inches long. BOY. Tyler Alexander, bom al Pennock Hospital on Feb. 10. 1995 al 2:59 a.m. to Willie and Michelle Barry of Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. 8'6 ozs.. and 22 inches long. BOY, Nicholas Paul, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 7, 1995 at 6:27 a.m. to Terri Dinger and Howard Wymer of Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 1344 at.. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Teresa Jean, bom al Pennock Hospital on Feb. 10. 1995 at 9:55 p.m. to Fonda and John Primm of Nashville, weighing 6 lbs., 7 ozs.. and 1846 inches long. GIRL, Victoria Dawn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 6, 1995 at 1:10 p.m. to Chantal Whited and Jason Merrifield of Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs.. 1146 ozs.. and 2046 inches long. BOY, Luke Douglas, bom al Pennock Hospital on Feb. 8. 1995 at 7:14 a.m. to Christa and David Richmond of Woodland, weighing 7 lbs.. 1344 ozs.. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kennedy Christine, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 3. 1995 al 8:24 p.m. to D.J. McIntyre and Christie Todd of Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 844 ozs.. and 2044 inches long. GIRL, Ashtin Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 11, 1995 at 1:08 p.m. to Rebecca Rupright of Hastings and Jeffery Sutherland of Sunfield, weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs.. and 1946 inches long. BOY, James Vincent, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 6. 1995 at 5:48 a.m. to Stacie Hendrichsen and Vincent Schavone of Delton, weighing 8 lbs.. 846 ozs., and 2244 inches long. GIRL, Halie Rae, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feo. 11, 1995 at 9:53 a.m. to Scott and Jody Varney of Nashville, weighing 6 lbs.. II ozs.. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Taylor Shae, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 9, 1995 at 9:55 p.m. to Can­ dace B. Strouse of Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. 846 ozs., and 24 inches long. — NOTICE — HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING MARCH 6, 1995 - 7:00 P.M. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-45 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For the Hope Township Planning Commission to hear the following: 7:00 p.m. - to consider the request of Ron Daniels of Go Go Auto Parts, 7709 Kingsbury Road, Section 22 Hope Township, for a Special Exception Use Permit to enlarge his business. Salvage yards are legal special exception uses in the AR zoning district in which this business is located, but a hearing is required for enlargement. The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5*83 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Dave Farmer Hope Township Zoning Administrator 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 948-2464 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 23, 1995 — Page 9 brother would speak to him we would hollar 'Wayne He would say Teddy, get in there' and the dog would go But he didn't think that he had to obey us." From Time to Time... By Joyce F. Weinbrechl A Yankee Springs Family Bernice Brady Marble was raised on a farm in Yankee Springs. She, with her son-in-law, Neal Cook, made some oral tapes about her life. The family has shared them with us. Neal's questions and comments are in paren thesis. They continue with the interview: (White you art at this point, tell me a lit­ tle about the barn.) '’They moved that bam up from lhe other place. The bam that we had was just a frame that was made up of comer posts and boards laid across When they threshed, the straw was put over the boards. They called it the straw shed. They tried to round the straw up over so that it would be water proofed as the straw hardened down It shaped itself into a good roof on there.’* (And the sides too?) "Yes they tried to pull it as much over the edges so that it dropped down very much like an eave would. It made it quite warm in there There was a place for the hones, stalls. "We had to have quite a few horses. 1 can remember at least six, I believe. Four to six laorses were always needed. Some of them were brood marcs. They always raised hones for their own use. not too many to sell, but to replace their own. "And then there was the cow barb. The cows were brought in there and were tied. There was a manger in front of them." (They didn’t have stanchions?) "No stanchions, just lie stalls with a meta! chain which went around their necks and then went through a hole with a metal ring which held it in place, so that when you let them out... the chain that went around their necks stayed in place "The lie chain was long enough so that they could lay down and they always had straw or corn stalks to lie on at night. The last thing that happened at night was that boys would go down there to bed the cows and horses down. "This was when this one horse kicked my brother. He went down to do this last care of the horses and cows. We don't know if he startled her She was quite a flighlly horse Anyway, she kicked him in the stomach and knocked the wind out of him. He doe-n’t know how long he laid there but my father got concerned, mother too, probably, as he was longer than he should have been, so my father went down and found him laying there. He shook him a little bit and he came to. But he was as while as a sheet. But there didn't seem to be any internal injuries. It did knock the wind out of him It was scary But no doctor was called. You didn’t call the doctor unless you were half dead. "There was very little light in the bams. You only had a lantern to see when you were out there. You can see where a horse might be startled " (A kerosene kamern?) "Yes. a kerosene lantern, which you hung up while you were working. Sometimes you would move it so you could see better, but you made do with the light it made. (DM yr* have a sheep shed? Did you have sheep?) "No, there were no sheep." (How about pigs?) "We had pigs. This was my mother's pro­ ject. My father hated hogs and he would never have had any if it hadn't been for her. bui she wanted us io have our own meat in the fall. So she tai hogs. "1 can remember her going with a fivegallon pail with stuff that we had saved, all of the dishwater and all of the vegetable fruit peels and scraps went into those pails. She would put in some ground feed, oats and wheat That was swill. She put it all :n there and stirred it up and then she had to lift it over the fence and pour it into the trough. "She always took care of them. Sometimes there would be a few that they would sell, but they always kept a sow "That was a major thing, getting that meat butchered in the fall after it got colder. They built a fire under this big black kettle." (Who did tbe butchering?”) "My dad and the boys helped, of course. Even after my brothers were married, they came back there to help with any projects that were major things to get done. Sometimes the neighbors wouii also come to help. They always came to help dress the poultry that I spoke about before, the turkeys. "My sister and I always raised ducks and chickens for the eggs. We would have maybe 20 to 25 ducks They were very hard to get the feathers off of. It was real hard to get them dressed. We could use the money for winter coats and to keep our clothes somewhere near decent." (You mean that you used the money for spending money?) (Part IV) ‘Ted," a horse which belonged to Kenyons, in harness, and tied to a typical com crib similar to the one the Brady girls played in as little girls. "Yea, that is what we used the money for." (What about tbe feathers? Did they use the feathers?) "The duck feathers were always kept. Turkey feathers were taken to a place where they dumped them and then they would be covered up with dirt, but duck feathers, the down that was on their breasts was kept, washed and dned in a heavy pillow case and hung on the line until they were dry. Mother used them for pillows. (Did you have what were called comforters?) "Our comforters were all made with heavy cotton batting. We did not make feather beds. Feather ticking went on top of the straw mat­ tress. We didn't use the feather ticking during the summer. It secmd hot. so we just slept on straw mattresses during the summer months. Then when it got cold weather, she would get the feather ticks out for the winter." (Tbe straw mattresses, did you fill them every year?) "Right after the threshing, this was done. First she would dump the old straw out. Then she washed the ticking and then they were fill­ ed with new clean straw that smelled good for quite a white. 1 can remember the smell of the fresh straw." (I suppose tbe straw got kind of bunched up with use.) "And it broke, too. I would be fairly fine so that it was more like chafe than straw from bodies turning on it. The new straw would be so much smoother. There was an opening at the top of the tick so that it could be smoothed out if it got hollowed out in the middle. "My mother always did this. She would reach into it and spread the straw out. "My younger sister and 1 always slept together. My older sister slept alone in the other bed. Where we were two, we always had that hollowed out place. When mother changed the bed, she would straighten that straw around. It would feel so much better for us." (Do you remember any quilts or any quilting? Did thev do tht type of thing?) ' "Oh yes. this was lhe way you got quilts They did not buy them. I can remember when I was just a kid. of ty ing quilts. She would put them on the quilt frames." (Where would she set tbe frames, in the front room?) "We would set them upstairs We would do this during the summer, if we didn't get the quilt done m one day. wc didn't have to walk around it. The living room was such a central place. If the frame was in the middle of the floor, you had to walk around it. so it was always in the first bedroom upstairs so that we could leave it until we got the quilt done. " (Going buck to tbe other out buildings, did you have a corn crib and a granary ?) "They stood side by side. The corn crib was a special place for we girls because when the corn got down we could have our play house in there during the summer My sister and I had our little pieces of broken pottery and things that we would find Wc would take empty crates and stack them up for cup­ boards. We pulled the seed off from dock that looks like coffee and store tha: in our little pots and pans. Soaked, it looked like coffee. We were cautioned to never put it in our mouths. Il was make believe coffee that we would put in our little cups "We spent many hours out there when wc were younger As soon as wc got old enough so that wc could do any work in the fields, then wc had to work. But while wc were younger, wc enjoyed that Turkeys feather dressed ready for shipment. Gertrude Brady, age 13. "I remembr my nephew, Clarence Brady, whom I loved so dearly, was like a little brother to me. His folks would let him come. He played with us out there. We had so much fun with him. "I remember that he had a little kiddie car. We would send him to the store. His little feet would just fly. He would go to the other side of the house and make believe that he was buying stuff to bring back for us to get a meal, make believe meals of course. We had a great time with him." (Do you recall any particular toy that was outstanding in your childhood, or any cradles that were handed down. Did you dad make cradles?) "There was a cradle. I don’t remember any of us using it. But it was used for all of us. It sat upstairs in the attic. What happened to it, I don't know." (What dM it look Ifce?) "It was made of wood, little round poles on the sides." (Spindles?) "Yes, spindles, cut off boards at the ends, not fancy by any means." (Did it swing or rock?) "It rocked. It had a board cut at the ends so it could rock." (It was quit? a crude thing then?) "Yes, it was quite simple." (About your toys, you were talking about playing in the corn crib. What foys do you remember?) "I don’t remember having toe many toys. There was a black iron bank that ooked like a little house. We had some old beat up games of Rook and Flinch with the corners worn off. We had a game of Authors that got so bad that we stuck cardboard on the back of them with paste. They were too thick. It should have been a thinner cardboard, but we used what wc had. "Our real play thing was a little wagon. That was a real help to us too. We drew it around of course before my brother taught our dog to pull it. We used it to go to the garden. "The garden had to be down the road from the house because the chickens would run all over it and would have destroyed it before it even came up out of the ground. As soon as you worked up the ground they would go to digging "So the garden was a quarter of a mite from the house. There used to be some buildings there. It was a nice fertile place and raised a garden that was a Godsend to my mother. "Eventually, my brother made a harness for our dog. We had a dog named Teddy, who was part collie and was very kind and gentle. We loved him. My brother made a harness out of scraps of leather, a collar that went around his neck and tugs that went back. He put sills in that wagon, taking the tongue out. We put the dog in between them and hooked the tugs up to it. Tbe dog got so that he knew what to do When my brother would say. "Get up.” the dog would go He even learned to 'Gee' and Haw' like horses do. ’ My mother would send us to the garden to sec if the beans were ready. If they were ready, wc were to pick them and bring them to the bouse. If the beets were read). wc were to bring some of them and she would tell us to check this or that. "We would come back with a wagon load The box would be full. "Where it was real sandy it was hard to move it. Wc had to push it. One would drive the dog and the other would push on it. as it was too hard for him If we could keep on the harder soil he could get along fine And he pulled good, but if it got to where it was bogg­ ing down loo much, he would sit down Sometimes he didn't want to go again but my (What color dog was he?) "He was brown, a little bit darker around his neck." (Was he a big dog?) "Fairly good size. I have seen dogs quite a bit bigger, but I would say medium size, a lit­ tle bit smaller than what a regular collie would be. His nose was long like a collie but not as peaked. He was a lighter color, more of a golden brown around his nose and was bush) tailed and long haired. His name was Tcdd) '' "We cried when he died." "You could receive money for wood­ chucks. and woodchucks were very thick around in the fields. They make holes and then the horses step in the holes and could break a teg. So the boys trapped them and they could get maybe 15 cents or maybe it was 10 cents. You only needed a little piece of the scalp, the skin from the top of the head. “The dog got so that he knew where every hole was on our whole farm. If lie found one that he couldn't get at, he would bark and bark until my brother came with the gun to shoot it. You had to have a license for dogs back then, too, and he more than earned what his license cost when they would take those woodchuck •kins in to sell them." (Did they take them to Hastings or Mlddtevilte to sell them? "I think to Middleville. I don’t remember them ever going to Hastings." ("TeH me about the lake out there. Did you draw tee?) "Yes. At the place over where the bam came from and where me log house was. there was a shed. I guess that they had used it for a wood shed when the Bowerman Brothers liv­ ed there. They were ark estors of Fred Bower­ man. uncles, they would be to him. "The roof on that shed was fairly good, so they repaired the shed and kept in good shape. As they were able to get sawdust. I think that they had a source where they could get sawdust from before they had their own saw mil:. They would put a lot of that in there. "They used it to insulate the blocks of ice. In the winter, the ice would get real thick, and it has been known to be 24 inches thick on Bassett Lake. They would cut out big chunks of ice. Peotle Who Know Use Valvoune? "They would take the hones and sleigh and a cross-cut saw The) would take one handle off from the end of the saw and use that to cut the ice with. They had planks that they used to slide the blocks from where they were cut into the sleight The sleigh had a box made of planks they had made. "When they gut a load, they would go over to the shed and pile it in there with a coating of sawdust and then put a lot of insulation around the outside edges and it would bold for a good part of lhe summer It helped mother to have it to use. as it was hard to keep things cool during the summer We have been known to have homemade ice cream during the summer ms a special treat "One time, when the boys had been cutting ice back at the lake all day. they had a very cold night and when they went back the next day. my brother misjudged where they had been cutting the day before. There was only a thin layer of ice which had formed during the night and he went in to the ice water. Nobody could swim. And of course he had on hu heavy clothing, his boots and everything. My father usually panicked when anything hap­ pened. but he seemed to know what had to be done this time. He slid one of the planks out there to the edge of the opening to where my brother could get his hands on to it. He had to hang on to the plank." (This was Raymond?) "This was Lyle. He was the one that seem­ ed to have things happen to him He was the one that got kicked by the horse. But he was able to get up out of the water. When he got out his clothes froze immediately. "My father said 'Go to the house, run all the way and I don’t mean walk. I mean run.' The lake was on lhe back of the 160-acre farm. So he ran. And when my mother saw him there she nearly fainted. But he never even caught a cold. "She got the frozen clothes off of him and got him warmed up. He had no bad effects at all. But it was a scary thing. It could have been a tragedy. "This happened during one of those very cold winters which we used to have. In our old house it seemed like we barely existed through the winter, but yet there was always the warmth of love there. (To be continued) interstate Batteries OIL CHANGES...........$ 18.99 FRtl ROAD HAZARD AVAILABLE 7773 SwtekbM Lake Rd. (M-66) Lake OdeiM. 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Hastings had been down by 11 midway through the fourth quarter and the momentum of the game had gone in favor of the Cardinals for most of the three previous periods. But with 3:10 left in the contest between the Twin Valley schools, Jim Robbe bit ooe of his six triples, this a long three from four feet beyond the arc and contested, which whistled through the net to bring the Hastings squad within three, 63-60, after the team had fallen behind by a a dozen. However, it was the last points to be scored by tbe Saxons and tbe Cardinals went on to score the bulk of their Anal points off free throws. Hastings had fallen behind early and trailed by seven in the first quarter to a team which has won in nine in its last 10 outings. Damian deGoa sparked lhe team coming off the bench. Twice in tbe half be made diving efforts, in which skin was left on tbe floor, to save a turnover. Another lift for Hastings came in tbe form of Dan Sherry who oui-muscled several Coldwater players to steal away a rebound at key times in tbe game. Coldwater, with its superior height out­ rebounded Hastings just 26-25. The sparks got Hastings to within five by tbe end of tbe first quarter 18-13 and tbe team went up 19-18 in the second before tbe Cardinal got back on track. The Cardinals also had a 10-0 run in tbe second period to silence the Hastings crowd. Hastings' Damian deGoa gives up seven Inches In height while attempting to guard 6-foot, 2-inch forward Marty Copeland (No. 40). Tbe Cardinals used a close press the full length of the court to force turnovers and Hastings used speed to get around it...sometimes. The Cardinals also had a height advantage of about three inches on average to tip and block passes. Schils said the Saxons patient moving of tbe ball in the second half broke lhe Cardinals press. "We got behind and we started to get impatient." he said. "That is one of lhe problems we still have." Robbe was the co-leader for scoring honors with 22 with Coldwater’s Erick Shaffer. Many Copeland and Shawn Smoker also hit in double digits for the Cards. Hastings had Fred Jiles sinking 18 points and Ryan Gillons 14 in lhe effort. Coldwater also look advantage of the free throw line, sinking 19 on 24 attempts, while Hastings made 9-13. Hastings. 2-16 overall and 0-12 in the league, will host Twin Valley foe Harper Creek tomjrrow night (Feb. 24) and be on lhe road to Albion the following Friday night in tie regular-season ender. Delton hit hard by 14-3 Gull Lake basketball squad, Tuesday night Coming off a 57-54 double overtime win over Kalamazoo Hackett, tbe Delton varsity basketball squad was hit with a ton of Gull Lake and lost to tbe Blue Devils 80-57. Tuesaday night. Tbe Panthers fell into a 20-6 bole through the first eight minutes and were down by as many as 19 in tbe second and third quarters. Coach Jim Hogoboom said tbe Panthers expended a lot of energy to battle back to within 11 but Gull Lake had too many guns. "They've scored that way on everybody, they have a tot of players who can hit from around the court and their Dat Steiger is one of tbe best point guards we've seen all season." Hogoboom said. Steiger finished the game with 27 points and Josh Alger had 19. Top scorer for DK was Gary Fisher with 16. Ryan Vliek added 11 and Howie Shattuck had eight. "Rsher played hard on offense. It was extremely physical underneath and be feeds off that." the coach said. Bin the tale bad been told in tbe first quarter because once Gull Lake got into their style of game, lhe Panthers were left to either, attempt to take back control or to watch the Blue Devils walk away easily. "We were able to come out in tbe second quarter and play lheir style and wc did pretty well for awhile, but we are better at our game than we are N their style." Hogoboom said. Delton also had a problem with bolding onto lhe ball as they turned it over 24 times while the Blue Devils lost it only 10. On the flip side, even with the 23-point spread, Hogoboom saw positives with his team. Tbe Panthers out rebounded Gull Lake 38-35 and shot 10-14 from the free throw line. Gull Lake sank 18 on 33 tries. He said the team is looking forward to lhe next two league games. Friday at home versus Parchment and the following week against Paw Paw. "They are both league gamt- and we want to give ourselves a posi­ tive attitude going into districts, so we're re­ ally going to go into those games with a at­ titude of wanting to win." Tbe Panthers are 1-17 overall and 1-11 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Delton's first win of lhe season came Friday night when Kalamazoo Hackett hosted tbe Panthers. The teams were tied at lhe end of regulation and the first overtime, before Delton began co necting while the Squires were defended away from the boards. Hogoboom said when tbe final buzzer sounded, “lhe bleachers cleared out" to congratulate the Panthers. HHS JV take 2nd in OK White spiker tournament In a prelude to next season, the Hastings junior varsity volleyball team was invited to lhe OK White Volleyball tournament and finished second in pool play and runner up overall. Feb. 18. The team defeated East Grand Rapids 15li. 15-12 and Wyoming Park 15-7. 15-7. but -ost to Zeeland 15-13,15-5. In the quarterfinals. Hastings defeated Wyoming Rogers 15-5. 15-9 and Northview 15-4, 15-13 in the semi finals. It was a rematch against Zeeland in tbe finals with the Lady Cbix taking the championship trophy in three ganxs 13-15, 15-2. 15-9. Coach Melva Nystrom said the Lady Saxons "played hard throughout the day with every player helping out the team with digs, blocking, serving, setting and passing." She added that the Hastings team became known as a the "Scrappies." "Wc went up against several good teams and the girls showed their skills and ability they have. Top scorers for the Saxons were Anne Burgh doff with 37 points, Jodie Songer with 27 points including eight aces. Rebecca Mepham with 23 points and Jennette Jennings and Rachel Nystrom with 16. Nystrom also had five aces. The Hastings teams will finish up a 17 year career with the Twin Valley following the spring sports season. Starting in the fall, the Saxons will be a part of the OK Conference and play in the White Division. The team lost to Lakeview 15-12, 15-9 last Thursday in a Twin Valley match. Nystrom had eight points, Burghdoff had five and Mandy Russell had four The Lady Saxons have a 32-9-4 record overall, are 12-6-4 in tournament play. 10-3 tn duals and 4-2 in the league. They will play their final two matches at Albion tonight (Feb. 23) and Charlotte March 2. Hastings guard Fred Jiles busts the Cardinal defense for two ot his 18 points against the T«4n VaAey-foe. JV eagers triumph over Coldwater The Hastings junior varsity basketball team avenged an earlier loss this season by defeating Coldwater Tuesday night 57-46. The victory leaves the Saxons with an 8-10 record with two games remaining. The Hastings squad dominated the first half of the game with a strong defense and solid of­ fense. The Saxons allowed the Cardinals only 13 points in the first half and went into the locker room with a 34-13 lead. Coldwater was not finished and an 18-point third quarter effort by the Cardinals cut the Saxon lead to 13. Hastings converted its free throws late in the game to seal the victory. Leading scorers for Hastings were Jay Bolthouse with 16. Kyle Pohja with 14 and Teague O'Mara and Jeff Storrs with seven points each The Saxons will host Harper Creek on Fri­ day and travel to Albion next Friday to end the season. HHS frosh beat Coldwater The Hastings freshman basketball team defeated Coldwater Tuesday 68-53 The Saxons applied a stifling first half defense to Coldwater and were up 38-21 al half. Coldwater got within eight points in the second half, but could get no closer than that. Hastings' offense was clicking on all cylinders as Darnell Day led with 24 points. Evan Winkler and Zach Deming had seven points. Ed Vandermolen and Mark Arens had six each, and Andrew Court irght had five points. Top rebounders were Day with seven and Ben O'Mara with four. Mike Sulcer also had three steals for the Saxons. Middle School volleyball results Both the "A" and ‘B” Hastings seventh grade and eighth grade voHeyball teams su led out their seasons with wins over Battle Creek Lakeview recently. The seventh grade ”B” team came from behind to win the third game 16-14 to cap off lhe victory after splitting the first two games with scores of 15-7 and 6-15. Leading scorers were Vai Heffelbower with eight. Jenelle Nichols and Michelle Griggs with five, and Toni Meyers and Kristen Keech with four. Katie Case and Pam Weatherly had three and Sam Goodenough and Nicki Mat­ thews had two. The seventh grade "A" team easily won all three of its games with scores of 15-9. 15-3. 15-3. Leading scorers were Urcphinc Conrad with 12. Caroline Dewitt with II. Susan Hubard with eight. Laura Hubert with six. Jill Williams and Jessica Crowley with four. Katie Williams and Virginia Jennings with three, and Tiffany Swift with two. The eighth grade "B” team defeated Lakeview the scores of 15-12. 15-2 and 8-15. The eighth grade "A" team won also with scores of 15-3. 15-6 and 12-15. Leading scorers were Erika Simpson. J'Amy Cross and Teri Daws. Leading in spikes were Erica Fulmer and Sara Allerding. Both teams will host Middleville tonight (Feb 23). Hastings to honor student/athletes Hastings High School will be honoring 15 seniors who had a grade point average of 3.5 or high and earned a varsity letter, during the halftime of Friday night's basketball game against Harper Creek. Tbe student athletes will be recognized through a program partially sponsored by Farm Bureau, who also sponsors the state­ wide program. Scheduled to be recognized arc: Rebecca Anderson (golf). Jason Beeler (tennis). Emily Cassell (tennis). Derek Chandler (soccer, track). Charity Cruttendcn (cheerleading, track), Marie DeWitt (track, cross country, volleyball). Danielle Dipert (basketball, volleyball). Angela Fruin (golf), Joe James (soccer), Amanda Jennings (basketball, softball). Jeremy Kelly (cross country), Sarah McKeough (basketball, softball, volleyball). Melissa Schreiner (basketball, softball), Tom Sorenson (track) and Jennifer Warren (cross country, track). Champion cheerleaders! Pike plucked... Michael LaPrairie ot Hastings pulled in this 19-pound, 38-rncri Northern Pike somewhere ‘in the Yankee Springs area.' Feb 19 al about 4:30 p m He said the Pike, caught on a tip up with a shiner as bait was the largest one he'd ever caught In his 30-plus years ol fishing The Hastings seventh grade cheerleading squad won the championship trophy at the Penn field Basketball Tournament. Feb. 2. The girts were judged on appearance, leadership, jumping, group coordination, overall performance and floor mobility Members ot the team include (first row tram left): Callie Girrbach. Becky Casarez. Becky McCarty. Second row: Mary Craven. Katie Williams and Tiffany Swift Third row: Samantha Snow. Rulhie Winegar and Nikki Mathews. Coaches tor the middle school cheerleaders are Angela Ehredt �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 23, 1995 — Pay n Saxons send four to individual regionals, fall to Caledonia in team districts "(Caledonia) was undoubtly one of the best teams we faced all season." Coach David Furrow YMCA Adult Indoor Sc---.6-0-0 .4-2-0 .2-4-0 .0-6-0 YMCA Adult 3-on-3 W-L Union Bank 8 2 Carts Market Riverbend.. Iron Heads 1SG NAC Lakewood Merchants Bosky Pharmacy..... . Clearview Professional Plumbing 43; iron Heads 30 vs. Ag. Boys 31; Riverbend 35 vs Carts Market 31. B Minor League - Pennock Hospital 57 vs. Viking 34; Larry Poll Realty 58 vs. Hastings macy 37 vs. Hastings Merchants 54. Excavating 71; Blain Landscaping 75 vs. ISO 91. The Hastings varsity wrestling team will send four wrestlers to Alma. Saturday, looking for one of the top four positions in their individual weight class and a tnp to the stale finals, March 10 and 11. Craig Bowen (134 pounds). Chris Allen (142), Cole Bowen (160) and Sparky Weedall (hwt) all finished in the top four at individual districts Saturday. "There was some good competition at the districts and out wrestlers performed well." said coach David Furrow. "We lost a couple of close matches that could have gone either way.—" Weedall. who wrestled tn the heavyweight class after wrestling at 215-pounds most of the season Finished with a silver medal for tbe Saxons after losing in the finals. He currently has a 28-4 record. Cole Bowen had a first-round bye and won in the second bout by a technical fall 19-3 but also suffered an injury and was farced to forfeit his next two matches. Furrow said he hopes Cole will be ready for competition Saturday. Cole’s record stands at 29-4 Just two weeks back ento the mat since his broken ankle, Craig Bowen had two wins and two losses for a fourth-place finish. Furrow said he continues to get stronger with each practice. He has a record of 21-5. Allen pinned his first two opponents and was leading in his third match before he made a mistake which cost him lhe match. He came back in the consolation round io defeat the No. 1 seeded wrestler 14-8. Ik has a record of 32-10 this season. The team looked to take the team district and regional titles ran into what Furrow called "undoubtedly one of the best teams wc faced all season" in the guise of Cale­ donia. “They simply out wrestled us." Caledonia won lhe district trophy by a 41­ 27 tally. Thursday A.M. Hummers 59-39; Slow Pokes 56-40; Hastings Bowl 55-4); Bosleys 52V*-43V*; Varneys 52 V*-43 V*; Leftovers 50-46; Thornappk Trading Post 44-52; Question Marks 44-52; Algonquin Farm 44-52; Nite-N Gales 39V*-56V*; Valky Realtv 38-58; LeHarvcs 37V*-58V*. Good (James and Series - P Fisher 184-522; J. Rice 187-482; S Mogg 177-469; C Stuart 157-449; J Piper 178-432; B Nor ris 157-428; C. Clouse 148-419; P Fredenckson 144-410; L Allen 138-402; N Moucoulis 134-384; M. Dull 139-382; I Seebcr 144-380; B. Sexton 135-379. K Moore 128-351; S. Salazar 136-344; B. Bodo 151-322; S. Lambert 184; F Ruthruff 178; P Godbey 173; 1. Ruthruff 167; M Atkinson 164; B. Moore 160; J. Lewis 159; L. Johnson 153; T Teixeira 142; B Estep 138; F Villa 127. f BOWLING SCORES Wednesday P.M. Mace s Ph. 56-40; F.H Parties 55V*-40c Hair Care Center 55-41; Varney's Stables 5354-4256; HAS Machine 5254-4354; Eye and Ent Specialists 49V*-46V*; Misfits 46 V*-49 V*; Nashville Chiro 46-50; Lifestyles 3454-6154; Valley Realty 31-65 High Game and Series - B Norns 200-452; L Elliston 190-538; K Becker 188-529; M. Snyder 177-477; T Chnstophere 182-511; Y. Markley 176-475; C. Susrt 179-475; E. Hammontree 171-465; P Fredenckson 172-463; C Pruden 173-468; N. Varney 158-452; J. Doster 168-442; S. Drake 155-434; D Brewer 149-437; M. Mat­ son 168-446; C Watson 152-412; R Kuempcl 144-399; S Bnmmer 155-386; M Haywood 78-214 (54 average); K. Sutfin 184; D. Moore 165; J. Leo 145; V. Slocum 142. Monday Mixers Michelob 58-38; Rowdr Giris 57-39; Three Ponies Tack 55-41; TM Lassies 55-41; Hastings Bowl Sisters 52-44; Hartzler Tours 50-46; Mr. Bruces 49846V*; Deweys Auto Body 45-51; Girrbachs 43-53; Unique Washtub Duo 39V*-56V*; Jo’s Bookkeeping 39-57; Outward Appearance. Good Games — B. Davenport 150. G. Cochran 143; D. Snyder 164; J. Ogden 172; K. Yoder 143; B Moore 143; R. Bennett 155; M. Meehan 155; J. Kasinsky 152; D. Bums 154; L. Friend 132; R. Kuempcl 139; C. Graham 167; D. Shephard 177. Good (James and Series — S. Lancaster 169-487; A. Hall 171-460; J McMillon 188-510; M. Wieland 187-493 Sunday Night Mixed Freemans 59-29; HAL 52-36; B.S.ers 51-37; Alky Cats 5OV4-37V*; Fearsome 4 50-34; Holey Rolkrs 49-39; Friends 46-42; Dichards 45V*-4254; Load Hogs 45-43; Dynamite* 42 V*-45 V*; Misfits 42-46; Rookies 4IV6-46V*; Tasmanian's 41-47; Beginners 37V5-5OV*; 9 and a Wiggle 34-54; Really Rottens 33 V*-50 V*; Hooter Crew 33-47; Undecided 32-56. Womens High (James and Series — D Kelley 206-556; K Becker 187-555; T. Huey 200-494; P. Miller 162-464. D. Krallman 177-451; P. Freeman 185-426; L. Barnum 188: M Snyder 183; L Davis 213; D Bar tunas 177; D Lambeth 158; J Barry 156; S Craven f37eu»' ' Inspection Form for winner by virtue of have seven of tbe 13 bouts to its credit. The scoring error was cleared up and Hastings was found to have won 29-28. Tbe only pin by Hastings was Wecdall's 32-second pin over Gabc Steward. Mike Opolski (126) won an 18-3 technical fall. Craig Bowen won a 4-3 decision. Chris Allen won 7-1. MacKenzic won 9-0, Cole Bowen won 13-1 and James won 10-2. The win avenged an earlier loss to the Vikings at the l-akcwood Duals. Senior Citizens Nash 70-26; Woodmansee 65-31; Schlachier 58-38; Otis 55(4-40(6; Kuempcl 52(4-43(4; Friend 49(4-46(4; Brodock 48-48. Ludeschcr 44'6-48(4; D. Hall 46(4-49(4; Snyder 44-52; N. Hall 43-53; Brewer 42(4-53(4; Keeler 42-54; Beckwith 42-54; Moucoulis 42-54; Jesick 40-56; Kasinsky 40-56: M Hall 33-63. Ladies Good Game — S. Pennington 203; V Slocum 142; P. Castleberry 179; L. Johnson 156; G. Potter 155; M. Hall 160; R. Kuempcl 156; E. M^secar 168; B. Howes 159; B. Kruko 154; L. Friend 158; B. Miner 166; E Ulrich 163; P. Snyder 153. POSITION OPENING OFFICE MANAGER for Barry County Prosecuting Attorney office. Base pa / - $21,938 annually. Two to four years college or equivalent ex­ perience. General knowledge of court system. Proficient office skills, com­ puter technology. Send resumes to: Dale Crowley, Prosecuting Attorney, 220 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 by February 24, 1995. coc Jim Cary's Atto-ney (Kantx) regordtng reinstatmerrl PlFD. Adiourrwd at 445 p.m. STARTING OR EXPANDING A BUSINESS? The Barry/Hastings JEDC has space and services to help you grow. Tk JEDC Prokoville Township Deputy Clerk Attested to by Lloyd Goyings. Rrotrieville Township Suporvtsoe (2/23) MOTICE OF PUBLIC HCAJttNG KQAMNNQ VACATW4G A PORTION OF WEST BDtSOR ST. Notice t» hereby given that the Hostings City Council will hold o public hearing in the City Coundi Chorntor*. 102 S. Broadway. Hostings. Michigan on Monday. March 13. lW5af7 45 p.m to hear ob­ jections or comments on the vocation of the follow­ ing: W. Benson Street in the TaHoe Addition from o point approximately 40 feet West of the SC comer of lot 8. Biodi 3 of the ToHse Addition, extending West to the West line of Toffee Addition The City reserves on easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities The City of Hastings shall not be responsible to the owners of property adjacent to said easement for any damage which may result to driveways, walkways, parking areas, trees or shrubs, or other improvements on said property by reason of laying, maintaining, repairing ond operating said utilities, but the City ol Hostings, shall be responsible to such owners for restoring, grading and seeding of said proper ty. The burden ond benefit of this Easement is in­ tended, so for as may be, to attach and run with the land. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing The city will provide necessary reasonable aids ond services upon five doys notice to the Clerk of the City of Hostings 102 S. Broadway or coll (616) 945-2468 or TDD coll relav service 1-800-^9-3777 Sharon Vkkery City Clerk (3/9) Tuesday Mixed Gil Ions Construction 29-11; Pin Seekers 25-15; Thornapple Lake Trading Post 24-16; Woodmuisee Construction 20-20; Consumers Concrete 20-20; Neil’s Printing 18-22; Mason; Davis Line 17-23; Country Bumpkins 16-23; Black Sheep 15-25; Lil Demons 14-25. Lost Points 1. Mens High Gaines & Series T. Neymeiyer 220-569; B. Johnson 170; D. Gilkns 158; M. Zimmerman 161; B. Ellis 180; G. Snyder 188; P. Snore 184. Womens High Gaines & Series C. Reed 181; J. Bryans 156; D. Service 160445; B. Wilkins 203; A. Nichols 188; T. Brodock 163; V. Scobey 152; D. Slovinski 158. Bowk reties Hecker Ins. 5640: Kent Oil 5442; Carlton Center Eke. 4947; Dorothy's Hair Styling 45-51; Bennett Ind. 41 (4-54(4; D. J. Electric 38(4-57(4. Donmru 166; D. Cocnen 183-520; E Ulrich 169-466; N. Goggins 151-398; C. Colvin 179; J Doster 152-443 Nursing Assistant Class Building hire Donnit McKelvey to certify owrosmont roll. Approved payment of $1790.45 to Coporo»»i Atphclt Paving. Approval of bilk of $470472 also lost io tbe semi finals to Greg Cody of Otsego by a slim 2-1 decision. ,.M™ Good Game —N. Nash 169; A Hennckson 148; B Ludeschcr 171; C. Baker 225; O. Terpening 155; B. Vrogindewey 138; WT Brodock 162: P. Colvin 153: B Contes P9; L °Ul l85: K*slnsk> 201: R Wieland 198. Mens High Games and Series — J. Bartimus 237-581; K. Lambeth 231-568; D Welsch 199-542; K. Bushee 194-528; M Neymeiyer 203-517; J. Woody 178-513; R Fay 190-513; F Huey 176-493; T. James 191-483; F Mead 165-478; R. Snyder U 183-473; R. Craven 189-472; J. Davis 177-467; K Lambeth 11 202; G Hause 195; D. Vickers 193; J. Smith 181; R. Snyder III 170. 157-450; L. Tilley 181-527; C. Guernsey 194; L Watson 192-496; P Fisher 202; S. Varney 181; S. Grinage 192; B. Hayes 189; K Leinaar 139; K McMillon 164. J Hurless 174; B. Moody 202-201. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Approved was completed and I Listings was declared the The Delton varsity wrestling team ran into a very hot Thomapple-Kellogg team, last Thursday and lost in iu bid for a district title 61-6. The only scoring for the Panthers came when James Sibbcrson (215 pounds) pinned Erik Vernon in 3:02. The Trojans went on to win the district title. At the individual districts, Saturday. James Vickery (172) defeated Chris Bailey of Coloma with a 9-5 decision and Kevin Lewis of Vicksburg with a 15-4 major decision. He lost io the semi finals to Ryan Men of Plainwell. Link Pape also earned a tnp io Alma for the individual regionals with a pin of Brandon Bowman of Pcnnfield in 2:27. He Ray James Elec. 62-34; Outboard Inn S9H-36V*; Big B's 50-46; Ups and Downs 49-47; Nashville Chiro 48-48; Melaleuca Inc. 45V*-50V*; Cedar Creek 40-48; Trouble Shooters 22-66. to work for local office Must have good telephone, typing and math skills and enjoy working with the public Part-time or possibly full time. Send resume and salary require­ ments to: Ad. NO. 359 c/o The Hastings Reminder 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Ordinance. Alien, Weedall. Matt MacKenzic (151) and Cole Bowen won by pins over the Fighting Scots and Jamie James won a 5-3 decision. After a confusing scoring error, the Saxons found they had defeated Lakewood 29-28 in the semi finals of team districts. The score had been 28-28 when the match Delton sends two to individual regionals operate! tk Hump ladsMnil iKitaioe. »bicb bu fcutfc n»cn far is—fsisnst apenan ttst aad between SOD ad 10.000 iqurt faa at qaer Dae io up—iwi at sewe of on onpad noa. wc as sow ofc yos kO aim's w m ad office ^ace dared amxs be adade topy aadaar. FAX. aitpsat MTOcnac ad free mmO bouaess cnaaalim The JEDC aho adnooien tk U5 Saafl Beases XM kaa propwn far Ben Coean Coma Joe BAs. JEDC Eucwnc Direnx.- a for tnort mfaraaox apNsg tk Hsmop ikrt tarofcor Community Development Specialist The Barry/Hastings Joint Economic Devel­ opment Commission is a local government HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board of Review ...will meet at Township Hall Monday, March 13 and Wed­ nesday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to correct mistakes and equalize tax roll. FACTORS ARE: authority created to expand and attract in­ dustry in the community. We have a part-time opening for an in­ AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL 1.0502 1.0000 INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL 1.0000 1.0462 dividual with community development skills. Grant writing experience in the pub­ lic sector with an accounting background preferred. Applicants should contact the JEDC by March 3. 1995 at 948-4896 or write 1035 East State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Richard C. Thomas Super/isor, Hastings Twp. Earn ‘500 upon successful completion of a two-week training course and state certification Excellent employment opportunities for Individuals who are interested in the nursing field All shifts available upon hire We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of *6.55 per hour Classes start March 15th and end March 29th The first 6 days of class will run from 8:30 a m to 4:30 p.m. and the last 4 days of class will run from 6: IS a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thornapple Manor between 8:00 a m. and 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday to fill out an application before March 10th, 1995 Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class No phone calls, please Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 E.O.E. PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking a full-time Senior Maintenance Mechanic to work first shift. Mondays through Fridays, with some weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage. Requirements include high school diploma (or G.E.D.); ability to demonstrate applicable skills required of this position, including familiarity with 3-phase/single phase power and HVAC equip­ ment and ability to test boiler water and maintain boilers; and demonstrated ability to work with others in a professional manner; refrigeration experience a plus. PENNOCK HOSPITAL offers a complete com­ pensation package which includes competitive salary; an innovative flexible benefits system; Paid Tune Off system; shift and weekend differentials; tuition reimbursement for continuing education, a personal tax-deferred savings plan to which Pen­ nock Hospital will contribute as much as 5% of your salary; and much more. Please submit resume/application to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 E.O.E. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 23, 1995 Lake Odessa NEWS According to the Lake Odessa Community Calendar, wc are to have exactly 11 hours of daylight on Friday. Feb 24. Days are noticeably longer than a month ago Saturday. Feb. 25. is the final day for Township Treasurer Shanxi Rohrbacher to collect taxes at the Page Memorial Building Payment by mail is the preferred method Also on that Saturday, the Lions Club pan­ cake supper is to be held at the Lake Odessa Community Center on M-50 on the Laurel Drive section of the highway. One of the chief beneficiaries of the profit is the summer swim program at Jordan Lake. The Lakewood school board meets Monday evening. Feb. 27. at the high school. Birthday time! Miss Marian Henderson at Lake Manor is having birthday anniversary no 97. She grew up on an Odessa Township farm with sisters Mildred (Hall). Florence (Eckhardt). Olive and a brother Next week. Ash Wednesday falls on March 1. The World Day of Prayer comes on Friday. March 3. to come within the Lenten season of lhe Greek Orthodox church, the Roman Catholic and Protestant branches of Christen­ dom This observance has been held for more than a century. The Roman Catholic churches bold services to observe Ash Wednesday, and some Protestant churches to likewise The large sign in the vacant window of the former Lake Odessa TV and Appliance store has announced thi it soon will be the showroom for Thompson Interior Services. Several years ago the Thompsons had a downtown store, but since then have operated completely from their rural location just south of M-50 on Freeport Avenue. The village has had service tn floor coverings and wallpaper from Graham’s Floor Coverings on M-50 near Jordan Lake at the east edge of the village in a building shared by Viola's Flowers and Gifts. One local real estate transfer listed in Ionia County is that of Larry and Sharon Fuller to Jeffrey Dahms This home on Jordan Lake Avenue is said to have been moved from Bonanza The upright portion of the house was moved and the other wings added later Jeff grew up in a house on Fourth Avenue, which also had been moved from Bonanza The former home of Curly and Marilyn Dahms and five sons is now the home of the Phillip Todd family. Another Bonanza house moved into Lake Ode*^a is that of Fred and Marilyn Garlmger Thai was first on a site on First Street, but was moved to north Fourth Avenue when the Miner store block was built sometime about 1904. The Miner block is now the Doane building housing the Doane Smith Insurance Agency. Dr. Richard Barnett's office and the dental offices of Dr. Jerry Licari. The Masonic Temple and Eastern Star lodge rooms have been upstairs ever since the building was completed Tom and Jacqueline Gilliland made a short trip home for a long weekend to attend the wedding of their granddaughter, Anna Gilliland, at Portland Saturday . While Lakewood lost its Friday night game to Lansing Catholic Central, there was gaily and celebration along with remembrance, as the evening was used as a 20th anniversary of the 1975 state championsnip team. Much preparation had gone into the evening. There were printed flyers giving quotes from nearly all the tram players, updates on where they are now and what they are doing. The final 1995 game with Mt Pleasant was almost an anticlimax after the heart-stopping, wild game with Lumen Christi of Jackson in the semi­ final. Several comments were about the Lumen game, with Lhe Lakewood team II points behind with just seconds to go and that they pulled it off to win Two mentioned that Si penneendent Bill Eckstrom was supposed to be working on crowd control in one section of the Cristler Arena al Ann Arbor, but in the ex­ citement of the game he was on the floor celebrating with lots of others An official reminded him of what his role was meant to be Another remembrance was one of the players taking the ball out of bounds after a Lakewood player had two free throws Maybe the referee was excited too' Many of the fans went to Centennial Acres after the Friday night game for the anniver­ sary party On Saturday. WBCH rebroadcast the 1995 final game with some of the commercials from 20 years ago and ads for this year s sponsors of the championship game All in all. it was quite a nostalgia weekend for Ijikewood sports fans Arlene Swift of Second Avenue is listed as a surviving sister of Joseph Bennett. 78, of Vestaburg, who died Feb. 7 m the obituary printed in the Carson City Gazette He had been down at Carson City, but resided in Vestaburg most of his life He was a World War 11 veteran, serving in the East Indies and the Philippines. He was employed at Lobdell Emery Mft. in Alma for 24 years He was a member of the VFW in Vestaburg He is sur vived by his wife. Emily; daughters Angela and Laura with families, ano his one sister. Arlene. He was preceded by siblings Maxine Jerome, Marvel Hoffstetter. Richard. George and Ned Bennett. Burial was in the Seville Township cemetery m Gratiot County. Ser­ vices were held al Riverdale's Lux-Schnepp Funeral Home. Local residents may remember his mother Laura Corbin Bennett, who spent extended times here with the Swift family after she was widowed The Ionia Community Theater is presenting the play "Oliver” several times in the coming two weeks. Among the cast * Stephen Kadwell, son of the Rev Emmett and Mary Kadwell His sister. Emily, is assisting backstage An additional item on the calendar includes the Friday night. March 3. dinner to benefit Lakewood Christian School at Fellowship Hall. Another event which draws hundreds of spectators and participants is the scmi-annuai draft horse sale at the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction. This is to be held Friday and Satur­ day this week. On the 24th. the sale of the heavy horses begins The publicity in Lakewood News adds that there is plenty of tack available and one man brings sleigh bells to sell. On Saturday , the 25th. saddle horses will be sold following the hefty horse sale This sale brings buyers and sellers from several states and Canada. This is one of the few events of the year where there is a small fee for being a spectator The Percherons. Shires. Clydesdales will be at their showy best fo» the sale. Tbe parking lot will be a mire and the road will be lined for half a mile with rigs. Lunch is always available at the Stockyards Restaurant and at the VFW across the Tupper Lake Road at the west village limits. In a recent State Journal item. Eugene and Alice Kenyon were pictured for their 25th wedding anniversary. The Mason couple have two children. He is a statistician with Michigan Agricultural Statistics Services. She teaches school at Leslie. The board of directors of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Monday evening of this week The society has a limited supply of buntings on hand and will order more. To be sure of having one to display this summer, call Lynda Cobb now to get yours. The dates has been set for Depot Day. with official opening of the Depot Museum falling on that day. The Bonanza Bugle should be in the mail before the March 9 meeting, when Fred Mor­ ns will share the story of his D-Day anniver­ sary trip to Normandy and Belgium in June 1994 — NOTICE — BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review will meet on MARCH 7,1995, in the office of the Supervisor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2462 Heath Rd., Hastings to organize and review the Assess­ ment Roll. PUBLIC MEETINGS to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL, 2461 Heath Rd., Hastings on: MARCH 13, 1995 9 AM ’til Noon 1 PM ’til 4 PM MARCH 14, 1995 9 AM 'til Noon 1 PM ’til 4 PM Also, any other days deerred necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. • PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 1995 CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER Agriculture 48.22 1.0370 Commercial 48.82 1.0242 Industrial 50.00 1.0000 Residential 47.75 1.0471 The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such pro­ perty as will, in their judgement, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Robert M. Edwards, Supervisor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058-9725 Phone: (616) 948-2194 Lakewood board, teachers ratify new 3-year contract by Sharon IL Miller Staff Writer Members of the Lakewood School Board last week voted 5-2 to approve a new contract with tbe Lakewood Education Association. The three-year pact gives teachers raises of 2.75. 2.25 and 2 percent for each of the next three years, respectively. "I think this is a fair settlement." said Superintendent Steven Secor in a phone con­ versation after the board meeting. "It falls within the economic parameters that will be fiscally sound for this district. It does fall below settkment averages in the state for this year. I can t predict three years down the road, but due to our calculations, this will not lake any money from the education process" Starting teachers will be paid $25,382 in 1994-95. $25,953 in 1995-96 and $26,472 in 1996-97. Teachers at the top of the scale, with the equivalent of two master's degrees, will receive from $48,480 this year to $50,826 tn 1996-97. There arc only five or fewer teachers that will fall into this top category." Secor said. Before taking the ratification vote last week, several board members staler. views on the contract settlement, negotiations for which had been going on since last July. They focused more on the majority of the 54 issues at stake than on monetary issues. 1 In explaining his "no" vote, board member David Undberg said. "This agreement is nearly twice as costly as it seems when index increases, schedule increases and benefit increases are added to thr moderate salary increases. In a few short weeks, we may offer early retirement bonuses to many of lhe people getting substantial raises under this contract. It makes no sense to raise the VACANCY Supervisor/Security Guard. Supervise students, patrol parking lots and other duties as assigned. Must enjoy working with and must demonstrate ability to be consistent and firm without being harsh. Must have good attendance and work record. Work 20-25 hours per week. Call Tim Johnston or Tricia Murphy, Hastings High School, at 948-4409 by 4:00 p.m., March 3,1995. The Hastings Area School System is an equal opportun­ ity employer. Student A PRINTER THAT IS ... Ef Affordable ST Timely Ef Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • - ~ Layout & Design Photograpny Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 • CARLTON TOWNSHIP • Board of Review ...will meet on March 7, 1995, 1 p.m., at the Carlton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058, to organize and review the 1995 assessment roll. The Board of Review will meet the public for assess­ ment review at the Carlton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058, phone 616-945-5990, on the following dates: MONDAY, MARCH 13 9:00 a.m.-12.-00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 14 9:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. And any other dates necessary to equalize and finalize the 1995 assessment roll. If you are unable to attend, phone in and write In protests will be taken. MULTIPLIER RATIO AGRICULTURAL................. .............. 48.34 1.0343 ........... 50.00 1.00 COMMERCIAL ............ 50.00 1.00 INDUSTRIAL .............. 46.64 1.0720 RESIDENTIAL N.C. ................N.C. TIMBER CUTOVER N.C. ... .........N.C. DEVELOPMENTAL 50.00 1.00 PERSONAL David Kaiser, Supervisor Carlton Township The above multipliers do not mean every parcel will receive the same increase. New construction, additions, etc. have also been accounted for. Starting in 1995 property taxes will be calculated using Taxable Value instead of State Equalized Value as in the past. Taxable Value is the lower of the 1995 S.E.V. or the 1994 S.E.V. multiplied by 1.026 which is the Consumer Price Index for this period. salaries of individuals wc may be encouraging to leave for cost-cutting pur­ poses "While we cannot expect to correct within lhe framework of a single agreement all of the contractual inequities accumulated in preceding decades, we could have made a start. Public education must some day acknowledge tbe financial rules binding other service enterprises. Expenditures should be constrained by total revenues and apportioned according to lhe value of the goods and services received. "This contract will neither encourage our less than adequate teachers to improve, nor will it always reward our best teachers for a job well done. This contract may be affordable this year, and possibly next, but it is not of itself a measure of fiscal re­ sponsibility and discipline." Board member Sonja Davis, who also voted against accepting the contract settle­ ment. said after the meeting that she agreed with Lindberg's statement. The freeze in pay was a prominent issue for the LEA as teachers campaigned for a contract resolution in past months. Kristine Hynes. Curtiss Johnson and Lester Forman were on tbe negotiating team for the board. Before lhe board vote, Hynes reminded the board that prior to the collective bargaining process, the teachers took a pay freeze for the 1993-94 academic year, but overall, instead of holding steady, tbe teachers* total salary base cost to Lakewood increased by 239 percent for 1993-94 and 1.64 percent for 1994-95. "This means that 67 teachers received their 'step increases.* Only 58 were affected by lhe freeze." said Hynes. Step increases arc automatically provided to employees not at the top of the pay scale. Hynes explained. She said that it typically takes 20 years to reach tbe top of tbe pay scale and out of 125 teachers in Lakewood. 58 are that high on the wage scale. There are two parts to tbe wage program for the 1-EA contract: regular teacher wages know as Schedule A and extra duty contracts known as Schedule B. "There arc 39 athletic and 46 non-athietic schedule B positions and wagca range from $234 to $4323 per school year, depending on the extra duty position and re­ sponsibility." says Hynes. "When the teachers did not receive a general wage in­ crease in 1993-94. some schedule B wages did not increase. '> “All athletic and 11 noo-athlctic teachers. 50 in all. received step increases. There were 85 positions and some teachers held more than one position." Hynes also said that by tbe time salary raises and step increases are added, the Lakewood pay scale provided teachers who are not at tbe top with an average of 14.7 percent direct compensation increase between 1983 and 1993 while the Consumer Price Index averaged 4.3 percent for that same 10-year period. For the 1994-95 school year, the total Lakewood expenditure is $13,803,816. LEA teacher wages and benefits represent $8,025318, or 58.1 percent, of the budget. Teachers with 30 years of service can retire with a pension based on years of ser­ vice, their last three years' wages times 13 percent. Retired teachers also receive full health, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits during their retirement years with a minimal premium contribution. In Ionia County, tbe Lakewood base teacher pay scale is the highest and the top teacher salary is second highest. Historically Lakewood has compared its pay scale with a* group of surrounding schools similar in student population size, not necessarily economic similarities. For those school comparisons. luikewood teacher nay scale is about tlie average. "There are many contracts in Michigan which are still not settled for the 1994-95 school year." said Hynes. She also discussed several general issues, such as the stale requiring more student contact minutes beginning in 1995-96. "If Lakewood does not comply with tbe new longer schooling requirement. Lakewood could lose about $600,000 in state aid," she said. "This was one of the key issues Ln the bargaining." An administrative spokesperson says the tmir requirement for additional minutes for the 1995-96. 1996-97 school year is an additional 990 hours, which equates io 30 minutes a day of added instruction. By 1997­ 98 there will be an additional 1.035 hours added to the school day. By the year 2009­ 2010. the number of days of pupil, instruction will be at least 210, increasing the total additional school time by six more. weeks. •* Lester Forman added that tbe negotiating team officially updated lhe board on progress as negotiations continued. "Our people were always up to date, not more than a few days behind the negotiation team." he said. He also spoke of lhe vote and stated that if the vote was not unanimous, it was because the board was open. The members voted their own consciences. He also commended both negotiating teams for their hard work in bringing lhe contract to completion. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 23. 1995 — Page 13 Maple Valley considering coordinated class plan by Teresa Frith Staff Writer Maple Valley School Board members listened Iasi week as audience members expessed opinions on a proposed plan to align grade levels in the district so all students in each grade attend classes in the same building. This would mean that, for example, all third-graders would attend school in the same elementary school building instead of classes being held at both Maplewood and Fuller Elementary schools, as they are now. All three local elementary buildings would face changes if the proposal is passed at a meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday. March 7, in the Junior/Senior High School library. Maple Valley Superintendent Alan McLean last week again explained to school board members and the audience the advantages and disadvantages of the proposal. "The main advantage of this plan is to the kids.” he said. "It would allow all students in a specific grade level to be taught the same curriculum and allow team teaching op­ portunities." He had stressed al a previous .netting how it would help lessen the rivalry between the towns (Vermontville and Nashville) and help the kids get to know each other belter since they would attend school with each other the entire 12 yean of school. He also outlined how the plan would help save about $200,000 by eliminating the need for four teachers and allowing the district to get rid of some of tbe portable classrooms. Tbe major portion of tbe money saved would be from salaries and benefits, with about $76,000 saved through not buying new portable classrooms that will be needed at Kellogg next year. This would be done by putting tbe maximum allowable amount of students in each class, thus reducing some of the current needs for more classrooms. For example, if Maplewood has a class with 20 students and Fuller has two classes with 10 each, the two classes with 10 children could be combined, reducing the need to two rooms. No teachers are expected to be laid off because this program would be combined with an early retirement program also being discussed. If. for example, four teachers took tbe early retirement option, then those positions that would be eliminated wouldn’t caiae any loss of area jobs. Tbe only disadvantages McLean listed were that more stude .is must be transported tram town io town and that students can't attend neighborhood schools for all seven years before high school. He added. "This may never be the best thing for the teachers or tbe parents, but it is tbe best thing for lhe kids." The major advantages that he listed were all K-6 students would receive the same cur­ riculum. students get to attend all four buildings, programs and extra-curricular events could be belter planned and coordinated, students would develop friendships and common interests with those in both towns, more balanced bus loads and mor* cost effective busing, community groups can schedule age related activities more easily, parents would have a greater choice of teachers at each grade level less duplication of programs such as DARE, and a more normal distribution of regular and special needs students Several teachers in the audience were concerned that the board plans to vote on the propi^al without holding - meeting with the staff. Some expressed concerns about where they would be teaching and bow staff members would have to learn to work with each other to overcome .my problems. When asked by an audience member if they weren't rushing into the idea. McLean answered that be didn't think that was true since the board has been discussing the matter for monthi "We have three possible scenarios on how this can be done," he said. "If if is passed, the first thing that we will do is sit down with the staff and uork out the details." McLean said that be had received numerous calls from parents concerned about the number of miles or hours that their children would spend riding tbe bus. "Most of the children will ride the bus for the same amount of time that they do now." he said. "Only a small amount would be affected at all. Less than 15 percent of our kids are walkers at the present time." If the proposal is passed at the March 7 meeting, the change would take effect at the beginning of lhe next school year. LEGAL NOTICES: STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUtT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY Fit# No 94 65OCH TOOO W SHOUP ond TAMMY I. SHOUP FtoinHH*, CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY TREASURER STATE OF MICHIGAN STATE OF MICHIGAN LOCAL PROPERTY SERVICES DIVISION ROBERT SHAFFER BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER ROBERT RUSSELL. CHAIRMAN BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION PATRICIA I BAKER SUPER VISOR. HOPE TOWNSHIP. DAVID L. SLATER AND DARLENE SLATER, hutbond ond wife. NEIL WILDER < NANCH WILDER hutbond ond wife RICHARD HU VER < SUNNY HU VER hutbond ond wife DUANE R BUTLER 4 MABEL LOUISE BUTLER hut bond ond wife ARDELLE J KNO*»*.OCH KEVIN ROTHENBERG □ singfe mon. GUS B JONES ft KAREN JONES hutbondond wife OLD KENT MOR TGAGE CORP FRANK GYARMATHY. o tingle mon COMERICA MORTGAGE CORP CHARLES A RICHARDSON AND TERESA RICHARDSON husband ond wife. ROBERT E. WHEELER AND SUSAN A WHEELER, hutbond and wife HOUSEHOULD FINANCE CORP III. GO-GO AUTO PARTS. INC CfNTfWY 21 CZINDER REALTY. INC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. REAL ESTATE DIVISION WILLIAM NUDlNG AND BETTY JO NUDING hut bond ond wife. GEORGE D FlGEL AND SUE A FIGEL JAMES I. FlGEL ANO BRENDA FlGEL. hut bond ond wife; ATTORNEY DAVID H TRIPP SCHOOL EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION BRADLEY J THOMPSON B CONSTANCE THOMPSON hutbond and wife. DON E. SCHOFIELD « MARY L SCHOFIELD, hutbond ond wife; DEAN JOHNCOCK AND SIGRED JOHNCOCK. hutband and wife BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC GERALD I HINE AND MARGERY I HINE hutbond ond wife NEtSON K. HINE. RICHARD A HOLMES I WA1NET TA M HOLMES hutband and wife. FIRST COM MUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION JAMES T HAF FENDEN. a single mon; MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK; WILLIAM COOK JR t MARIAN A. COOK, hutbond ond wife; GEORGE B TIDO AND HARRIET E. TIDO. hutband and wife. JAMES W MORR * WILMA I. MORR husband ond wife. FRANCIS J O'BRIEN a s.ngle mon AND GAYLE I SIEGEL Defendant, Cyrtffeo P. Ortega (633642) REED. STOVER t OCONNOR P C. Attorneys for PlointiHt 800 Comerko Building Kolomaxoo. Ml 49007 (616)981 3600 ORDER GRANTNG VERIFIED MOTION FOR SUBSTITUTED SERVICE At a session of taid Court held in the City of Hotting*. Cou..*y of Barry, on the 9th day of February 1995 PRESENT HONORABLE RICHARD M SHUSTER CIRCUIT JUDGE This matter having come before the Court on the Plaintiffs' Verified Motion for Substituted Service purtuanl to MOI 2105(1) ond MCR 2.106; The Court having considered rhe Verified Motion ond having determined that tervice by publication in this instance is the only available manner reasonably calculated la give the Defendants, Richard and Sunny Hover. George and Sue Figel Nelson Hine. James and Wilma Morr. Don and Mary Set. «field. Dav J and Darlene Slater. Ne<l ond Nancy Wilder. Dean and Sigred Johncock. Francis J. O’Brien ond Gayle I Siegel octuol notice of the proceedings and on opportunity be hoard; Now therefore TT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND AD JUDGED that the above-described Defendants tholl be given notice of these proceedings by publication of o copy of thit Order once eoch week for throe consecutive weeks In a newspaper in the county whore the Defendants reside if known ond if not in tho county where this action is pending. No additional moiling of copies is required because the Plaintiffs hove already attempted tor vice by moiling Thit oction it to vacate a portion of the Oak Hill Resort Plot which lies immediately adjacent to the Plaintiffs lot. which is Lot 8. Specifically, tho area which they des<re to vacate is more particularly described as follow* BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 8 OAK HILL RESORT. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS PAGE 23 THENCE NORTH 55*30 EAST 50 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8. THENCE SOUTH 62*32 EAST ALONG A SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8 TO THE WATER'S EDGE OF LONG LAKE. THENCT SOUTHWESTERLY AND WESTERLY ALONG SAID WATERS EDGE OF LONG LAKE TO A POINT LYING ON A SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8. SAID POINT BEING SOUTH 65* EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 65* WEST ALONG SA© SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION LINE OF LOT B TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING EXCEPT FOR THAT PORTION THEREOF DEDICATED AND OR BEING USED \S LAKE DRIVE (ALSO KNOWN AS HURT DRIVE). (The Ixtens.on ParaT) H any of thete Defendant* hove any objection to thit oction. they mutt file on answer with the court ot 220 West State Street. Korting,. Ml 49058 within 21 day* from the dale of th., publication or take such action os n permitted by law or court rule If the Defendant, fail to ontwer or to take any other oction. the Plaintiff, moy enter a default ond take their judgment against these Defendant,. Honorable Richard M. Shutter. Circuit Judge (3/9) February 13. 1995 - 7:00 p.m. All board members present, four guests Approved minutes, accepted treasurer s report. Renewed contract with HolMox Services for •awn core, snow plowing, ond cemetery sexton. Created 1 2 per diem for Board of Review Adopted Ordinance 95-1 Impact Fee Ordinance " Authorized Supervisor to draw up agreement with City of Hostings for sewer ond water lines into (2 23) CARLTON TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Get a Tax Break.. Donate Your Vehicle! Call (800) 678-LUNG Help fight the *3 killer lung disease i AMcmcAH lung mpcwnoH. shore of Fine Lake; thence Northeasterly 56 feet, more or lest along the shore of Fine Lake to the intersection with a line drawn South 51*8 East. 120 feet, more or less from the place of beginning thence North 58*8' West. 120 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning ALSO. Commencing ot the center of said Section 19. thence South 2085.71 feet along the North ond South 184 line of said Section to the Northerly line of a private rood; thence South 38*51 West. 556 42 feet along the Northerly line of soid private rood for the place of beginning; thence South 38*51 West. 176.28 feel, more or less, to the North line of "West Beoch.'' according to the recorded Plat thereof thence South 89*48'30 West. 158.27 feet along the North line of said Plot thence North 39*12- East. 276.21 feel, thence South 51*8* East. 121.11 feet to the place of beginning. ALSO. Commencing ot the center of Section 19. Town I North. Range 8 West, thence South 2085.71 feet along the North ond South 1/4 line of said Section for place of beginning; thence South 38*51 West. 742.71 feet along the Northerly line of a private rood to the North line of West Beoch.' according to the recorded Plot thereof, thence North 89*48’30' East, 42 49 feet along the North line of said Plot; thence Non • 38*51' East along the Southerly line of said private rood to the North and South I /4 line, thence North along said 1 /4 line to the place of beginning. ALSO. Commen­ cing at the center of said Section 19; thence South 2085.71 feet along the North ond South 1 /4 line of sod Section to the Northerly line of said private rood; thence South 38*51 West. 556.42 feet along the Northerly line of soid private rood; thence North 51*08’ East, 121.11 feet to the true place of beginning, ond running thence South 39*12' West. 170.00 feet thence North 51*06" West. 320 00 feet, thence North 39*12 East. 170.00 feet; thence South 51*06' East; 320.00 feet, to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sole unfess determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted February 23. 1995 FIRST OF AMERICA BANK MICHIGAN N A Mortgagee Attorney for Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain ond Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009 6616 PROPERTY ADDRESS 3476 WEST SHORE BATTLE CREEK Ml 49017 (3/23) Februory 13. 1995 All Boord Members present 2 guests 9 residents Clerk ond Treasurer's report approved Approved purchase of voting machine Received "Thank you” from Freeport Library Tabled Rood Commission discussion Ken ond Sandy Rausch inquired about cemetery lots Report on Welcome School Reunion Keith Toykw ogom readdressed complaints ogam,t Board of Rev»ew Geo. Hubka presented a letter questioning Keith Toy lor denial to speak at a previous meeting Potd Bills Adjourned meeting ot 8 45 p.m Wilma Don<el* Clerk Attested to by. Dav.d Kaiser Supervisor (2 23) Notice of Mortgage Ferecfesure Safe Defoult hos occurred in tbe condition, of o mor •goge mode by Steven A Culch ond Groce E Gulch, husband ond wife, mortgagor to State Bank of Caledonia, o Michigan banking corpora tion of 627 E. Mom St.. Caledonia. Michigan 49316 mortgagee by o mortgage dated December 18 1991. recorded in the Office of Register of Deed, for Borry County, on Februory 24. 1992, In Liber 535 poge 399 Become ol »oid default the mor tgogee ho, declared the entire unpa.d amount *ecured by »oid mortgage due ond payable forthwith A, of the date of thi, notice.' there it claimed to be due. including for principal ond interest on Mid mortgage the sum ol $52 894.41. ond interest will continue on the principal balance of $52,767.56 ot the rate of 9.75 percent No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt *ecured by toid mortgage or any port thereof Notice ft hereby given that by virtue of the power of taifc contained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose mode and provided, ond to pay soid amount with interest, os provided in said mortgage, ond oil legal cost,, charges ond ex­ penses. including attorneys fees allowed by low and oil taxes ond insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale »aid mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder ot the East door of the Borry County Courthouse Kortings. Michigan on March 21 1995 ot 2.00 p.m. The premise, covered by *aid mortgage ore situated in Township of Thornoppie. Borry County. Michigan, and ore described os follows: lot 39 of Johnson', Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plot thereof os recorded in Liber 1 of Riots on poge 2. EXCEPT the East 9 feet thereof for highway purposes, ond commonly known os 403 Sherman Street. Mid­ dleville. Michigan Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the dote ol sole, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCL 600 324lo, in which com the redemption period shall be X day, from the date of safe Dated: February 8. 1995 TWOHEY MAGGINI PIC Attorneys for State Bank of Cofedonia By; Donald H. Passenger 212 Water, Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 459-6168 HOPE TOWNMBP Pledge to Flog by oil present. Boord Members Peake. Whit oker. Cose. Baker. Woods; two restoents. Brian TenHove. Manager Delton Ambulance Service. January 9. 1995 minutes. February agenda Received Treasurers. Correspondence and Com­ mittee Reports. Approved payment of listed bills. ATBT 800 phone number Establish policy for Poverty Exemption under MU 211.70. Set investigation lee $20 electrical and merhonkol permits. Adopted Fire Charge Ordinance No. 14; Resolu BBirwl. Passed salary resolutions Approved $500 grant 1995 Bernard Historical Museum. Appointed Baker to Emergency Services Boord. Adjourment 10:21 p.m. Shirley R. Cose Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor (2/23) February 7. 1995 Meeting called to order ot 7 30 pm. Minutes of the Jan. 3. 1995 meeting approved. Treasurers report o* presented. Tax settlement No 3 ond 4 presented. Ordinance No. 44 to Establish Emergency Ser­ vices Charges adopted Resolution No. 94 16 ,etltng charges for above ordinance adopted Ordinance No. 45 Regulating Use ol Public ond Private Water Systems Within Barry Township Resolution No. 94-17 setting rates for usage of water adopted. Resolution No. 94-15 approving bill . for water system in amount of $120,854.92. Approved $5 000 00 for start up mon.e* to SWBWS for water operation •ills approved in the amount of $13,557.41 plus payrolls. Meeting odfourned at 9 55. lots Bromley Clerk Asserted to by William Wooer. Supervisor (2/23) Fife No. 95-21579-GO In the matter of TYLER BENJAMIN LITTLE, o Minor. TO: Monko Egger, ond Albert Porker, whose addresses ore unknown ond whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following NOTICE A hearing will be held on Monday. March 20. 1995 al 9:30 o.m. in the probate cour­ troom. Hostings. Michigan before Judge Richord H. Show on rhe petition for Appointment of Guardian cl Minor filed by Lloyd ond Monon Little, grand parents of Benjamin Tyler Little, who have asked this Court to be appointed full guardian, of the above minor February 14. 1995 UAW-GM legal Service, Plan Curtis G. Broughton (P47200) 4433 Byron Center Avenue. S.W. Wyom.ng Ml 49509 (616)531 7722 Lloyd and Manon Litile 990 Rrverbend Middleville. Ml 49333 (616)795-9055 (2 23) : PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following described Ordinance was adopted by the Township Boards of the Townships of Barry, Hope and Prairieville on February 7, 1995, February 13,1996, and February 8.1995, respectively. The following is a summary of the Ordinance, being Barry Township Ordinance Nc. 44. Hope Township Ordinance No. 14, and Prairieville Township Ordinance No. 88. SECTION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Ordinance Is to provide financial assistance to tho Township to help defray the costs of providing certain specified types of emergency services from those receiving direct benefits from those services. SECTION II. CHARGES. This section provides that the recipient or beneficiary of certain emergency services rendered by or on behalf of the Township shall pay the Township charges for the cost of providing such service and sets forth the manner for determining those charges. SECTION III. SERVICES FOR WHICH CHARGES ARE IMPOSED. Charges shall be Imposed for Township services rendered for the following types of emergency Incidents: (1) incident involving the actual or threatened release of hazardous materials. (2) incident involving a downed power-llne(8); (3) incident involving spills onto a public or private road by a vehicle or trailer of non-hazardous materials of such quantity as to require fire department assistance in either removing the material from the road or In limiting access to lhe road until the material Is removed; (4) incident involving downed airptane(s). SECTION IV. BILUNG AND PAYMENT. This section sets forth the manner In which billing and payment shall be made for charges imposed under this Ordinance. SECTION V. EXEMPTION. All federal, state, county and municipal public bodies shall be exempt from the foregoing charges SECTION VI. NON EXCLUSIVE CHARGE The charges imposed under this Ordinance shall be non-exclusive and supplemental to other charges, taxation and special assessment(s) that may be collected for fire and/or police protection services. SECTION VII. MULTIPLE BENEFICIARIES. This Section provides that when there are multiple beneficiaries from emergency services of the type described under this Ordinance, nach suer beneficiary shall be liable for payment of lhe full charges for such senrice. This section lefines "beneficiary” and provides for the delegation of authority with respect to the interpretation and application of this Section, subject to right of appeal to the Township Board SECTION VIII. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable SECTION IX. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication of this Notice. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances In conflict herewith are repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the Ordinance has been posted In the Office of the Township Clerk of each of the aforementioned Townships at the addresses set forth below and that copies of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of each aforementioned Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of the publication. Lois Bromley, Clerk Barry Township 2570 Osborne Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616)6234171 Shirley R. Case. Clerk Hope Township 5463 S Wall Lake Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 Approved budget revision, Acist Service, to replace Monotron for computer services Approved voucher, in amount of $10,377.10 June Dorter Johnstown Town*hip Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Barbara Earl Fife No. 95-21584-SE Estate of HAZEL H HURLESS Deceased Social Security No. 378-38-8576 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate moy be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE A hearing will be hetf on March 9. 1^95. ot 11:X o.m. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before Judge Richord H Shaw on the petition of Keith Hurless requesting Keith Hurless be appointed personal representative of th* Estate of Hazel H Hurless, who lived ot 240 E. North Street. Ho*»ings. Michigan and who died Februory 5. 1995, ond requesting also the will of the deceased doted June X. 1986. be admitted to probate It also is requested that the heirs ot low of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased ore notifieo that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or Io both the probate court ond the (proposed) penoncl representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dale of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing ol record. February 16. 1995 Janee H. Ftsher (P26437) MEGH. HUDSON, GEE t FISHER Hailing,. Ml 49058 KEITH HURLESS By: Jomes H. Fisher P.O. Box 105 Hastings. Ml 49056 (2/23) TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIPS OF BARRY. HOPE AND PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTER ESTED PERSONS: February 8 1995 All member, pre^nt Reports of Committee, presented Minute, approved a, read. Contract with Cemetery Sexton approved hiring occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in accor­ dance with 19480 600.3241 (d) ond given to the mortgagee, in which cose the redemption period shall be 6 monfh(s) from the date of ,uch sole. Doted: February 16. 1995 Trott ond Trott. P.C. Attorneys ond Counselor, 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Forms, Michigan 48025 File *95010232 BARCIAYSAMERKAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION (3-16) JOINT NOTICE of ORDINANCE ADOPTION Synopsis of ths Regular Moatfa« of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD Approved Mortaage Foreclosure Safe MORTGAGE SALE Default ho, been mode in the condition, of a mortgage mode by Dougla, S COOK ond Cathy J. COOK. hu,band ond wife to Heartwell Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Cor­ poration. Mongogee dated October 19 1989 and recorded on October 24. 1989. m liber 490. on poge 165. BARRY County Record,. Michigan and o»,igned by laid Mortgagee to •ARCLAVSAMERICAN MORTGAGE CORPORA T1ON a North Carolina Corporation by on otrtgnment dated October X. 1989. ond recorded on November 8. 1969 in Liber 490 on poge 823. BARRY County Record, Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there i» claimed to be due ot the dote hereof the sum of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND TWO HUN DRED FORTY NINE DOLLARS AND 6) CENTS ($53,249.61). including interest ot 10.500% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said morond the statute in such tow mode and pro vided notice i, hereby given that *aid mortgage will be foreclosed by a wle of the mortgaged premiss, or some port of them, ot public vendue, ot the Borry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan ot 11 00 A.M. o'clock on Thursday. March 30. 1995 Said premises ore situated in VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan, ond ore described os Lot 7. Block 17 of LN. Keefer s Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded m Liber 1 of Plots on Page 12, in Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period ,hall be one month(s) from the dote of such sole, unless on affidavit of BARRY TOWNSHIP HOPE TOWNSHIP PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY TOWNSHIP RogidM Moating County of Barry PUBUCAT1ON OF NOTICE OF HEARING HASTINGS TOWNSHIP Reffufer Board Meeting township. Poid outstanding bills Adjourned ot 8 20 Bonme L Cruttenden Clerk Attested to by Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AM Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho* been mode in the condition, of a mortgage mode by GENE C ZANDE. A SINGLE MAN to FIRST OF AMERICA BANK-MICHIGAN. N A THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Mortgagee doted Augurt 2 1990 ond recorded on December 18. 1990. in Liber 509 on poge 570 BARRY COUNTY Record,. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of seventy thousand nine hun­ dred ninty eight and 35 100 Dollar, ($70,996 35) including interest of 8 625*. per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode ond ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue of the Borry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml ot 11:00 a.m. on April 6. 1995 Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN BARRY County Michigan ond ore described os Situated in the Township ol Jc.hnstown Barry County. Michigan. Thai part of the East I /2 ol the Southwest I 4 of Section 19. Town I North. Range B West, described as. Commencing at the center of said Section 19. thence South 2137.68 feet along rhe North and South I /4 line of said Section to the Southerly line of a private Rood: thence South 38*51' West along the Southerly line of said rood to the South line of said Section 19; thence North 38*51 feet for the place of beginning: thence South 38*51 West. 149.51 feat; thence North 89*48 30 East to the (2 23) ________ Normajean Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 �Pago 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 23, 1995 Delton man’s sentence reduced in cocaine possession A 35-year-old Delton man convicted in 1992 of possessing cocaine had his sentenced reduced. Donald J. Antolovich was originally sentenced in 1992 by Judge Richard Shuster to serve four to 20 yean in prison and pay a $25,000 fine. The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that sentence was "excessive" and not proportional to Antolovich's background, however. Judge Patrick McCauley re-sentenced Antolovich to serve 30 months to 20 years in prison. He also reduced Antolovich's fine to $2,000. Antolovich received 1,010 days of credit. In other recent court business: • A 34-year-old Battle Creek man stood mule Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court to charges he raped a woman in December. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Louis Wilson Jr. Wilson is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison. The charges allege Wilson used force or coercion to have oral and vaginal sex with the woman, thereby causing her personal injury. Wilson is also charged with being a habitual offender, third offense. A March 9 pre-trial was scheduled. • A March 22 trial was set for a Muskegon man accused of stalking a Hastings woman last February. A March 11 final pre-trial was also set for Ronald E Hulbert. 45. He faces a charge of aggravated stalking, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $1,000 fine, or both. Not guilty pleas were entered on his belutlf in April. • A 32-year-old Delton man accused of possessing marijuana in September pleaded no contest to the charge. David T. Hunsberger pleaded no contest to a charge that he possessed marijuana with the intent to deliver of manufacture it. He also pleaded no contest to a charge of being a habitual offender, second offense. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction can be entered, but the plea is not an admission of guilt in any other court matter, such as a civil suit. The marijuana charge is normally COURT NEWS: punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Hunsberger’s charge is a second offense, though, so the maximum penalties are doubled­ in addition, the habitual offender charge can increase the maximum penalty by oneand-one-half limes. Hunsberger pleaded no contest to tbe charges as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Hunsberger was a prisoner in possession of contraband, which is punishable by a maximum sentence of five yean or a $1,000 fine, or both. The prOKCulor also agreed to drop a charge Hunsberger 1, a habitual offender, fourth offense, which could have raised the maximum sentence on tbe contrabxnd charge lo life in prison and lhe maximum term on lhe possession charge to IS yean In prison. Sentencing wu scheduled for March 9. • An April 17 tnal was scheduled for a 21year-old Grand Rapids man accused of carrying a concealed pistol in an automobile in November. An April 3 final pre-trial and motion hearing wu also sei for Thomas D. Houston He is charged wuh carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle, which is punishable by up to five yean in prison or a $2,500 fine. Houston is also charged With driving on a suspended license, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days In jail or a $100 fine, or both. Not guilty pleas to the charges were entered on hi, behalf earlier this month. Raising ‘warmth’ awareness "Walt For Warmth" Steering Committee member Jim McMellen, (left to right) Barry County Commissioner Jim Bailey. Margaret Hollenbeck. Shirley Jones and Dan Hathaway gather a.-ound the barrel that provided the only warmth for the night they spent outside. The annuel night in the cold raises awareness for "Walk For Warmth" Io be held this Saturday (photo courtesy of Man Dykstra) Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...Tbe Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 II illltcd I or Sale \nionioii\t WANTED: Wood Chest Dress­ er. Call after 5-00pm 945-2090. 19T> RANGER $5900 Blue Book. Make offer. 945-9697 Huxinevi Waul lo Knit HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home” tod income property’Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can hr.lp!*Fast. easy - Call 24 hours. 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Sofa & Chair, earth tones, (like new) cost$750, sell $275. 517-393-5178 Mobile I hum \ 1990 14X70 SCHULT 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, built-in china cabinet, ceiling fan, stove and refrigerator, 10X16 deck, 8X8 storage shed. $20500 In Cider Mill Village, Middleville. 616-7952098 / <»\/ A Imilld LOST COMPANION Mmiture Poddle. 1 1/2 years old. Comes to the name of Candy. Lost in Hastings, around Bond St. Please call 945-4249. Xaltoiial \th HOME BUSINESS/ EMPLOYMENT Opportuni­ ties. Amazing recorded message. Call 616-891-1559 ext 225 24/hn. • An 18-year-old Martin man accused of stealing firearms from an Orangeville Township home in September pleaded guilty to tbe charge. Cuey L Vanderploeg pleaded guilty to committing larceny in a building, which is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or batt. His plea wu made u part of a plea agreement with tbe prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed not to object to Vanderploeg applying for YTA status under tbe Holmes Youlhtul Trainee Act. Tbe act allows youthful first-time offenders to be pul on probation and eventually have tbetr records expunged. Vanderploeg', petition for YTA status wu then accepted by the court. Sentencing wu scheduled for March 16. • A 35-year-old Hastings man accused of writing more than $100 worth of bad checks lut summer stood mute to the charges again*! him Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Richard J. Farrell. Farrell is charged with three counts of uttering and publishing bad checks. Each count is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. A March 9 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 31-year-old Hastings man accused of resisting police and destroying police property in June pleaded guilty to one of tbe charges. David P. Sigurdson ileaded guilty to resisting and obstructing a police officer, a high-court misdemeanor punishable by up to two yean in prison of a $1,000 fine. In exchange for Sigurdson's plea, tbe prosecutor agreed to drop a charge he maliciously damaged a police car belonging to the Hastings City Police. That charge carries a maximum sentence of four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Sentencing was set tor March 23. • A 24-year-old Plainwell man convicted of assaulting another man was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail. Michael M. Anderson's sentence was suspended until the end of a two-year probation period. If he completes his probation successfully, the jaU tinr could be dismissed Anderton wu alao ordered to pxy $1,000 In fire, and coat,. He pleaded guilty Feb. 2 to the assault charge a, part of , plea agreement with the prosecutor-, ofTtce. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed Io dismiss charge, that he uuulied the other man with a dangerous weapon and maliciously caused let, than $100 in damage io a pickup truck belonging to lhe man. Not guilty pleas entered for ex-ambulance chief A former manager of tbe Delton Ambu­ lance Service pleaded not guilty last Thurs­ day in Calhoun County Circuit Court to charges of sexual misconduct. John Patrick Reid. 27, of Battle Creek, faces three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. He is accused of molesting a 15year-dd boy. No hearings for Reid have been scheduled in circuit court yet. Tbe charges against Reid were dropped last year by the Calhoun County Prosecutor's Office "for further investigation." They were then re-filed by the prosecutor. Reid originally had been charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, which is punishable by up to life in prison. The charges were reduced in January, however, by a judge in 10th District Court during a bind-over hearing. Chief Assistant Prosecutor John Hallacy said his office intends to appeal the judge's ruling, however. Reid became manager of tbe service in July 1991 and held that post until he left in August 1993 to study to be a mortician. POLICE BEAT: — Car-van crash injures two area women HASTINGS — Two Hastings women were bun Wedneelay. Feb. IS. In • car-van crab at tbe intersection ot Center and Church streets, Hastings Police said. David A. Welker. 38. of 601 Filer Road. Dowling, was driving bis van south on Church Street al 10 a.m. when he attempted to stop lor a stop sign al tbe Center Street intersection, officer, said. They said his van slid, however, and be collided with a westbound car driven by Karey L. Fox. 26. oT 921 N. Broadway. Hastings. Fox and one ot her passenger,. Swan A. Wood. 51. ot 921 1/2 N. Broadway, were injured in the crash. police Mid. They were taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released. Fox', two other pasaengen. two girts ages 3 and 4, were unhurt Hope Township home burglarized HOPE TWP. — Burglar, broke into a home on Tran, End recently, stealing cash, tool, and food, troopers at tbe state police post in Hastings said. Tbe owner of tbe home was last at lhe residence in October, trooper, said. He returned to tbe bone Feb. 9 to find the house arid surrounding buildings had been broken Inta Hastings police charge two with perjury HASTINGS — Two Hastings residents have been charged with perjury, city police report. Patricia Rountree, 46, and Randy Rountree. 44, of 3897 Solomon Road, were arraigned on the perjury charges In 56th District Court Wednesday, Feb. 15. Feb. 27 pre-ex am hearings were scheduled for both defendants, and $7500 personal recognizance bonds were set. Police allege the pair gave false information while testifying during a Nov. 1 trial in district court. Patricia Rountree has also been charged in a separate incident with making a false statement on a car title, police said. Officers claim Rountree bought a truck from Thomas Sheridan, 41. of 604 S. Jefferson, Hastings, but put a lower price on tbe title than she actually paid. Rountree also was arraigned on that charge Wednesday, Feb. 15. A $5,000 personal recognizance bond was set and a pre-trial hearing was scheduled for Feb. 27. Sheridan also is charged in tbe care. He was arraigned Friday and scheduled for a pre­ exam Feb. 27. A $5,000 personal recognizance bond was set for him as well. Local woman hurt in car-truck crash Jobs Wanted RUTLAND TWP. — A car-pickup truck crash co Iroquois Trail Wednesday. Feb. IS. injured a Hastings woman, report trooper, al the Michigan Stale Police poat in Hanlng, Luann William,. 39, ot I32S Iroquois Trail, wn driving ean on Iroquoii near Buehler Road al 2:30 p.m. when she lost control of her vehicle on ibe Icy road after she applied her brake, while going around a curve, trooper, said. Police uid Williams slid across the centerline and bit a westbound pickup truck driven by William A. Stauffer. 70. o"4802 100th Street. Caledonia. Williams wa, taken lo Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released. Williams was ticketed for driving loo fast for conditions and not being able lo stop, RESIDENTIAL CLEANINGWill clean your home weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Very experienced. Excellent refer­ ences. For personal interview call 374-1251 or leave a For Rent LARGE RENTAL FACILI­ TY, all occasions. The Note­ Gun Lake. 672-5229 or 891-1990.___________________ police raid. ONE BEDROOM APART­ MENT $300 per month, deposit and references required. Utilities furnished. No pets. Phone 616-6255227 after 7.00pm. RUTLAND TWP. — Four fish finders recently were reported lo hive been stolen from Bob's Gun and Tackle Shop on Gun Lake Road in Hastings. Barry County Sheriffs RICE LAKE, ONTARIO book fishing trip for 1995 early, 2 and 3 bedroom cottages, reasonable rates, good fishing, 905-753-2370. Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12C each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2 75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter WEEKENDER: $250 for 1st < words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) Thieves steal fish finders from store For years of easy rockin', make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. U.S Savings Bonds are safe— they're backed by the full faith and credit of the United States They re also guaranteed to earn Interest And they re both easy to buy — get them where you work or bank — and easy to afford You can buy them for as little as S25 Ask your banker or your employer about including U.S. Savings Bonds in your retirement savings program For a recorded message of current rate Information, call I-S00-4US BOND I-800-487-2663 deputies report. Police said four fish finders worth more than $1,100 were stolen from the display rack that had been in the store since last summer. Three of lhe devices disappeared in lhe Iasi few months, deputies said. Traffic accident injures Indiana man WOODLAND TWP. — An Indiana man was hurt Tuesday. Feb. 14. In a driving mishap on Woodland Road near Eagle Point, state police at lhe Hastings poet report. Chad R Coppess. 23. of Manon. Ind., was driving his pickup truck south on Woodland at 10 a.tn. when be lost control of lhe vehicle on lhe icy road. Troopers said. He told troopers the truck’s rear-end began to rotate counter-clockwise, and the truck slid across the road and into lhe ditch. Coppess reportedly was treated at the scene by Lake Odessa ambulance personnel. His passenger. Robert E. Coppess. 45, of 958 Maple St.. Lake Odessa, was not hurt, police said. Fire destroys Irving Twp. frailer IRVING TWP. — A bouse trailer on Jarman Road was destroyed in a fire Thursday. Feb. 16. Hastings firefighters said. The fire at 2300 Jarman Road was reported at 7:30 p.m.. and firefighters said they were at the scene until just before 11 p.m. Freeport firefighters assisted Hastings personnel in battling the blaze. The fire reportedly started from a wood stove and engulfed most of the trailer, which firefighters called a "total loss." No one was injured in the fire, but the owner, Charles Alexander, did not have insurance, fire officials said. Alexander reportedly is staying with a friend. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-03-02.pdf 8b5d90c60dbd03abc0e472e60c6dbafc PDF Text Text Summerfest set for two sites SeePage 2 School lunch issue watched See Page 2 District Cage pairings revealed SeePage 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 L-3 I2/X/99 hast inqs Puoi ic norary 121 S. Church St. Hastings, hl 49VS8 4I| Hastings HftSTlSGS " Jl '.C LIC.'.ilY 121 S CH "’CH SI HUSTINGS. M. IsCSe 1813 ANNER THURSDAY. MARCH 2. 1995 VOLUME 141, NO 3 Historic District Committee claims 2-to-l support News Briefs Exchange Club dinner is Friday by David T. Young ' Editor The Maple Ridge Historic District Study Committee says there is overwhelming sup­ port from homeowners who live within the boundaries of the proposed district. Peg Peurach. who presented the final draft of a proposed ordinance to the Hastings City Council Monday night, said a survey of Tbc Endwngs Ctah <rf H»ninp will have ■> all-you aui-aa chictea and beef taro “South of the Border" coanuMy rice, chip! anti aatea. cookie and The old water works building on Mill Street In Hastings may not be around much longer It the City Council votes to have It tom down. Prwxerte wiU be used to benefit the dab. project! oa betelf of the Barry Cttatey Odd Ateae Conadl to meet Monday « - ----w —---MIX OtWiarr'K , awiVTi Repraeautive! front Peanock feutate Office BuSdiag and to present City Manner Howard Penrod said a Love Inc. to dose for two Fridays Low he. of Barry County, a Chrialian clearing home, based in Hasdap. that help, people in reed, will be ckwed ths Friday and the following Friday (March 10). The office win continue to be open Monday through Thureday during regular boon. 10 a.m. «o 2 p.m. Christmas theme sought for *95 The Hanutgi Area Chamber of Com­ merce is seeking a rdigtotn theme for the 1995 Chroonas parade and feteivine, mt tee first weekend of December Ctember officials said they'd like tee theme u similar io the Keeping Christ in CteMetea" used teat year. Thoec itneretaed are asked to submit item to tee chamber office at 111 E. Coon St. or cafl 945-2454 by Pritey. March 17. TK High School musical planned The Thotnapple Kellogg High School muascal. "I'm Sorry the Bridge Is On. You'll Have to Spend the Night." wfU be presented Thursday. Friday and Steurtay. March 23-25 The musical comedy revolves around what happens when two normal people pet caught up in rhe events ata castle full of ghoute. The couple win be played by Joah teeorts and Megan Oliver. Jake Blough will be Dr. Victor Frankenstein. Scott Evans wffl ptey Igor. Dwight Wate will be the Fraakenaute monster and Mike Leedy will be Count Dracula in die prin­ cipal roles. The musical will be performed at 8 p m each evening a the TK High School auditorium Humane Society to meet Monday The Barry County Humane Society will have «' rent monthly board meeting M 7 p.m. Monday. March 6, « HaHingi High School, room B12I AB Humane Society members are welcome. PRICE 25’ Old water works building may be torn down by David T. Young Editor The fate of the old water weeks building is still up in the air. The Hastings Chy Council Monday evening voted to table requests from the Barry County Red Cross aixl Cable Access Committee to use the facility temporarily. Council members said a property study needs to be done yet. And there was a proposal from Council­ man Frank Campbell to tear the old building down. That passed 4-3. but at least five votes on the nine-member council are needed. Councilmen Harold Hawkins and Robert May were absent. The old building became vacant last year after the new water treatment facility was completed. Since then it has sat idle, but some city officials question whether it's of any value. Councilwoman Miriam White noted that "a fair amount of work needs to be done." Mayor Mary Lou Gray, noting the propos­ als from the Red Cross and Cable Access Committee, said. "1 don't think they realize how much wort needs to be done... There would be significant dollars spent to upgrade that building.* City Manager Howard Penrod said there has been some talk of moving the police de­ partment there, but it’s just not large enough. Campbell then moved to have it tom down, saying. "That building has become a liability. I think were paying for a dead horse." Voting to have the old building demolished were Campbell. Joe Blearn. Maureen Ketchum and Evelyn Brower. Voting “no" were Gray, White and David Jasperse The matter may come up again when all nine council members are present. In other business Monday evening, the council: • Instructed Penrod to ask the Barry County chapter of the Michigan Townships Association to make a presentation on a Road Commission proposal for an asphalt plant. z > * ft i "1 think we need to know how it's going to impact us. including costs and benefits." said Gray. • Authorized Gray or Clerk Sharon Vick­ ery to sign an agreement to amend the Tyden Park recreation grant and pursue working with Consumers Power on completing electrical service to well pumps there. • Confirmed the three-year appointments of Kim Evans. Mary Burghdoff and Bernie Oom to the Hastings Youth Council Board. • Tabled a proposed lease agreement with Mutual Signal Corp, which amounts to a change in the property description, pending furtljcr research • Authorized the city to spend up to $125 to funds its Corporate Olympics team. • Tabled until its March 13 meeting a re­ quest from BFI to present the Barry County solid waste plan amendment. • Approved a request from the local chap­ ter of the Order of Eastern Star to use Fish Hatchery Park at 10 a.m. Saturda . April 15. for the annual Easier Egg Hunt. • Approved a request from tie Hastings Men's Softball Association to use softball fields at Fish Hatchery Park Wednesday. Thursday and Friday evenings from May 17 to Aug. 31. • Approved a request from Dawn Yager, director of volunteer services at Pennock Hospital, to use Fish Hatchery Park for a Children's Health Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. May 18. • Acknowledged the city's recognition from the International City/County Man­ agement Association with listing in "Who's Who in Local Government Management" under the council-manager position. property owners was taken that indicates better than 2-u> 1 approval for establishing the city’s first-ever historic district. Peurach. who is chairwoman of the com­ mittee. said 248 homeowners responded, with 125 expressing approval. 61 saying they w*re opposed. 34 uncommitted, three couples who were split in their opinions and 25 who did not respond. Council now will take time to read the proposed ordinance and the final report of the committee. A special work session has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday. March 20. and a public hearing will be set at a later date. The public welcome to attend the work session. City Attorney James Fisher also is ex­ pected to have reviewed the proposed ordi­ nance and be available March 20 to answer questions. Peurach told council members that the committee has been meeting for two and a half years now. Since starting its work, it has used nearly 50 volunteers to gather data, held a public 1 raring on creating such a dis­ trict. held an informational public meeting, surveyed property owners affected, went be­ fore the Planning Commission and recently received a positive response from the State Historic Commission for its work. The proposed historic district's boundaries largely take in Green Street. South Jefferson Street and South Broadway and parts of West Center. Bond. Marshall. Clinton, Washington and Park streets. One area, which includes Fish Hatchery Park and Pen­ nock Hospital, already has been excluded. Some residents who oppose the district also have asked to be excluded. They con­ tend that the Historic District Commission will dictate to homeowners what they can or cannot do with their bouses. Commission members, on the other hand, have contended that they loo live in the dis­ trict and would want to have homeowners and the commission work together for the preservation of the city's history. One opponent, Timothy Hanlon of 135 W. Bond St., spoke to the council Monday night, raying the historic district "unjustly and unlawfully infringes on homeowners' rights." He raid he opposes "a government agency dictating taste... turning private property into a public resource. Til stand up for my property rights." he said. But council said the time to express opin­ ions will be at the public hearing. The commission has researched si*es that are historically significant in Hastings, in­ cluding the courthouse, the homes of promi­ nent local historical figures such as Kim Sigler, Daniel Striker. William W. Potter, Henry Goodyear, Norman Bailey. David Cook. P.T. Colegrove. John M. Nevins, Nathan Barlow, Robert J. Grant, James Sweezey, Loyal E. Knapper and Ella Eggle­ ston. Aben Johnson. Emil Tyden. William E. Upjohn. Pauline Schultz McOomber. Richard and Chester Messer, Keller Stem. D.R. Rogers. Albert Silvers. Howard Tredinnick and Douglas DeCamp. Committee members, in their report, said they followed guidelines from the National Register Criteria Considerations. The report said. "The committee’s research showed that the Maple Ridge Historic District is important to the city's heritage as it contains a high concentration of the community's most important historic buildings... The district also contains many of the city’s most architectually distinguished homes dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries." The committee said there are homes and buildings that are good examples of Queen Anne and Greek Revival styles of architec­ ture. County’s fund balance smaller than advertised by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor What had looked like a good financial cushion for Barry County’s general fund has evaporated into thin air. The County Board of Commissioners learned last Thursday that instead of inheriting a $526309 fund balance to begin the year, it has only $60,217. “This is the lowest the county fund balance has been since sometime prior to 1980." Board Chairman Jim Bailey said Bailey doesn't anticipate any layoffs of county employees. However, he and other commissioners are going to meet today with department heads to get their ideas for belt lightening and then discuss the matter further with the board s Finance Committee He also said he wanted to make it clear that the financial woes are "no fault of this board. I want the department heads to know that it is no fault of this board." Bailey said Bailey emphasized Tuesday that no funds are missing and that nothing illegal has taken place. "I've studied it over and went back trying io find out where and what actually happened. There was nothing done illegal. There was nothing done that was wrong." he told the board this week. No one seems to know exactly how and why the entire $466,092 discrepancy occurred. An overstatement of 1994 revenues last December accounts for a major part of the disparity. At the former County Board's last meeting of 1994. on Dec. 27. the board adopted a budget amendment that stated total funds available in 1994 were $7,705,704 and expenditures for the year were $7,179,395. resulting in a fund balance of $526,309. Bailey and County Treasurer Susan Vandccar said .hey had no idea how former officials arrived at those figures because former county board members received a report from the treasurer's office on Dec 23. dec Ian ng that revenues through the end of November were only at $6 38 million. See COUNTY FUND BALANCE, cont. page 2 Can spring be far behind? Ignoring the camera, this swan enjoyed the sunshine as he swan in the waters beside Bowler Road, north of Hastings. Robins have been sighted all over the county. Can spring be far behind? �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 2. 1995 It’s official: Summerfest will be at two different sites by David T. Young Editor Summerfest will be in two different places (his summer. in the downtown courthouse square and al Fish I latchcry Park Hastings City Council Monday night ap­ proved the Summcrfest Committee s plans, which include having arts and crafts, the pa­ rade and some food booths downtown and everything else, including entertainment, the remaining food booths, activities and the beer tent al Fish Hatchery Park. Council granted closing of certain streets to accommodate the downtown activities. Scott Bloom. Summcrfest Committee co­ chair. said he and Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Fire Chief Roger Caris. City Manager Howard Penrod and Director of Public Ser­ vices Jeff Mansfield worked out the details before making this final proposal. It was the third time that the committee has approached the council. There has been some disagreement about where the annual festival should be held (his year. When it started in 1978. it was held in the downtown area only, around the courthouse square. In 1993. it had to be moved to Fish Hatchery Park because of the Streetscape project. Last summer it stayed al th; park, but some people and merchants expressed a News Briefs 10 students seek Miss Delton title Ten Detain Kellogg High School students will vic for the Miss Delton title in competition at 7 p.m. Friday. March 3. at the high school auditorium. The candidates arc Wendec Bender. Jem Bourdo. Crystal Miller. Shaunn.* Petkoff. Penny Robinson. Paula Stevens. Jcnni Stone burner. Amy Jo VanKlaveren. Heidi Jo Walker and Nikki Warner. Miss Delton and four members of her court will be selected Friday night The winner will receive a $500 educa­ tional scholarship. Court members each receive S50 sa> igs bonds. Besaides serving as a good will am bassador. Miss Delton will reign over Delton's Founders Weekend festivities m August and will take part in monthly community service projects and fund raising for a community project of her choice The pageant will include candidates' introductory speeches and answering questions, prepared and impromptu Emcee will he Denny Myers of WBCE Special guest will be the 1994 Miss Delton. Melissa Irving Musical slated at Maple Valley Maple Valley High School's spring musical "Into the Woods " will be presented at 7 p.m Thursday through Saturday. March 23-25. at the school auditorium. The musical is based on the book by James LaPme. with music and lyncs by Stephen Sondheim The story interweaves several fairy talcs, including "Cinderella." "Little Red Riding Hood." "Jack and the Beansulk.'' "Snow White" and "Sleep­ ing Beauty.'' Director is Norma Jean Acker The cast includes 39 students Peace activist to visit Friday David MacLeod, an author, assistant professor vice president of the World Government Organizations Coalition and a member of the World Federalists Association, will be guest speaker at the next forum in the First Fnday senes March 3 m Hastings. MacLeod is the author of "World Peace A Positive Approach" anu numerous pamphlets He has taught geography, history, geology, earth science, philosophy, political science, sociology and economics at Western Michigan Univer­ sity. the University of Michigan. Valparaiso University. Massachusetts Stale College and Kellogg Community College MacLeod has been active in many peace and environmental organizations and he now devotes much of his time promoting world peace by advocating some kind of world government similar in many respects to the United States system, as opposed to the Articles of Confederal**), which was the law of the land after the American War of In­ dependence That confederation of states, similar in many ways to the United Nations' structure, was not successful fhc Lunch and Learn senes, spun sored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month al the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson Streets in Hastings Those attending can bring their own lunches Democrats will provide tea and coffee desire to bring it hack to Hs original site. Summcrfest Committee members looked into granting that wish, but determined that the courthouse lawn, now with more lighting decorations and a fountain, no longer could hold all the arts and crafts, along with the food booths, entertainment and games. Committee members have contended that the festival has outgrown what space the downtown now has to offer. However, because of sentiments for hav­ ing it downtown, they compromised and brought a part of it back to the courthouse area Having the two sites will enable the fish­ ing contest to return It had to be canceled last year because of congestion of arts and crafts booths near the ponds. According to an outline provided to council, the festival will begin on State Street at noon Friday. Aug. 25. and continue until 7 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 27. Closing of State Street will be extended to Michigan Avenue Aug. 27 from noon to 7 p.m.. not to include the intersection of Slate and Jefferson. The dosing of State will al­ low access to the National Bank of Hastings parking lot during its business hours. Church Street also will be closed between noon Aug. 25 and 7 p.m. Aug. 27. Erner- ATV, snowmobile workshop planned The Barry County Fann Bureau and Cooperative Extension Service will sponsor an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and snowmobile safely workshop from I to 3 p.m. Saturday al (he Barry County Expo Center Dave Golden from Shawmut Hills Sales in Grand Rapids, will talk about driving ATVs safely , a representative from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will lalk about laws on ATV use. and a representative from a local snowmobile club will speak on snowmobile dafety The programn is designed for young people as well as adults Prc-registration is necessary. Call 948-4862 or 945-3443 Delton farmer to receive award Tom Guthrie of Delton will be one of ihrv- agricultural and natural resources leaders who will receive the Distinguish­ ed Service Award to Agriculture March 9 at the Presidents Luncheon at Michigan Stole University. Guthne. who operates a farm on about 1.I00 acres, grows soybeans, alfalfa, com. wheat, and canola He also manages a cow-calf operation Guthrie, current vice president of the Michigan Farm Bureau, is co founder of the Michigan Agricultural Stewardship Association and project director and col­ laborator m the Michigan Integrated Food and Farming Systems project. He also is involved in MSU research projects. Extension agricultural educa­ tion programs and 4-H youth activities. The other award recipients will be John Robertson of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources and Burton D Cardwell of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Agriculture. Habitat plans workshop series The Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity plans Monday-Saturday workshops March 13 and 20 and March 18 and 25 for piospective homeowners. The Monday sessions will be from 7 to 9 p.m and Saturday's will be from 9 to 11 a m. They will take place at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Interested people may attend any com­ bination of two of the workshops, which are required for Habitat clients. The March 13 and 18 sessions will cover the principles of Habitat and how Habitat houses are built. The March 20 and 25 workshops w ill take up financing and construction details People interested in attending must register by March 8 by calling 948-9939. The next Habitat house is planned m the Orangeville area ‘Walk for Warmth’ a huge success Organizers of the IOth annual "Walk for W armth " last weekend said the fund­ raiser had ns biggest success ever here It was reported that 227 walkers turn­ ed out and an estimated $8,800 was rais­ ed Thirty-six volunteers helped with the walk, which is sponsored by the Com­ munity Action Agency of South Centra! Michigan. Included in the walk this year were members ot Marianne Kendall's fourth­ grade class from Centra! Elementary School, the Lakewood Community 4-H Club, civic groups and representatives from local businesses and industries State Rep Terry Geiger and Jim Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, spoke to the walkers Proceeds go to help elderly people and the needs wiih their winter home heating bills Once again, the oldest walker was Lib Palmer of Middleville Mike Bremer, also from Middleville, was given the W armest Heart" award because he has token part in the event for the last I0 scars gency vehicles will be allowed to use State Street as needed. The parade, which will have a familiar route, will be from ll a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 26. It will start al the Hast­ ings Bowl and run south on Michigan Av­ enue to Stale Street, then west to Market Street, finishing al the K mart parking lot. Use of Fish Hatchery Park will start at noon that Friday, Aug. 25, and end at 7 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 27. Cook Road will be closed from 5 p.m. Aug. 25 until 7 p.m. two days late*. Bloom, in a written statement to the coun­ cil. said. “This general plan will leave con­ siderable space at both locations for other events and projects not currently a part of the festival. “It should be understood that the current committee does not have any plans to as­ sume additional projects with the current staff of volunteers we have There is consid­ erable room for growth for those who may want to come forward with other ideas and events to become pan of the festival, but the current slate of volunteers is loaded enough without taking responsibility for additional tasks. “The expansion downtown will have to come from new volunteers and must coordi­ nate with the other planned events." Food service officials watching school lunch funding proposal by the Associated Press ■nd Jean Gallup Hastings and Delton school lunch program officials are waiting to sec what will happen to school nutrition programs that now are lixe subject of debate in the U.S. House of Representatives. With constantly changing proposals being put forth, local officials say they can't comment at least until what changes will happen in their programs are finally deckled. Block grants, money given to the states to pay for different programs, including school lunches, are being proposed in the Welfare Reform Bill sponsored by House Republi­ cans. The Economic and Educational Op­ portrun i ties Committee last week sent the latest proposals to the full House as part of a broad effort to change the nation's welfare system. House Democrats converged on a China­ town elementary school Monday to blast Re­ publican plans to cut the federal school lunch program — then did lunch with the children they say are at risk of going hungry. With hundreds of pupils eating hot dogs and baked beans as a backdrop, House Mi­ nority Leader Richard Gepharu., D-Mo.. and several New York colleagues vowed to fight the proposal as mean-spirited and a threat to the nation's future. Rep. Nydia Velazquez, of Brooklyn, likened House Speaker Newt Gingrich's Re­ publicans to "schoolyard bullies... (who) want Io steal our poor children's lunch money.’’ Recalling that Gingrich has cited the movie "Boys Town” as an example of how orphanages could be set up for tic children of welfare recipients. Rep. Charles Schumer, of Brooklyn, said the GOP leader should sec the film of Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist” in­ stead. "Remember the scene in which Oliver, still hungry after his school lunch, had the gall to ask the teacher, 'please, sir. may 1 have some more?"' Schumer said. The carefully staged event was part of the Democratic strategy to blunt Gingrich's GOP "Contract Willi America" that calls for massive cuts in many federal programs to re­ duce taxes and balance the federal budget. Some, including the school lunch pro­ gram that dates to the end of World War II, would be incorporated under federal block grants dial state and local governments could use as they choose. The Democrats say this would force the schools to compete for funds with other, unrelated programs. Gephardt, shouting over the din of what he called "(he most important voices here to­ day.” disputed Gingrich's contention that shifting school lunch funds to block grants would save money by eliminating bureau­ cracy. "Not true,” he said. "Il will add bureau­ cracy at die state level. Il will not make the program more efficient, and it would literally take food out of the mouths of children.” Cephardt predicted that Democrats and "more moderate" Republicans would rally to defeat the proposal in the House. Toward that end. lie said Democrats planned an "all-night vigil" in the House on Thursday "to speak out against this ridiculous, wrong-headed proposal." "For many of these kids," Schumer said, "this is the best meal they will have all day." lie suggested that Gingrich might even emulate former President Ronald Reagan, who once suggested (hat ketchup could serve as the vegetable component of a school lunch. "Do you think ketchup is a vegetable?” Schumer asked a group of children crowded around in front of television cameras. Their reply was an elongated chorus of "no-o-oo...M Schools Chancellor Ramon Cortines. whose system serves 700,000 meals a day, said children "will not maximize their poten­ tial'* without the nutrition that the program provides. Monday's menu appeared to receive a mixed review from the pupils of P.S. 2. Most ate their hot dogs, but also appeared to pass up the baked beans. Cortines. munching on a tuna sandwich, said be did not know how much of the food goes to waste — only unused milk can be saved and recycled — and admitted that waste was a nutter of concern. "I think that's important." Cortines said. "It's not just about the feeding. It's about de­ veloping a responsibility, a value system, too." COUNTY FUND BALANCE, SMALLER, cont. Former Commissioner and Finance Commit'«c Ch^homan Marjorie Rad ant, said she doesn't femember receiving that report. When the former County Board had its final meeting Dec. 27 and said 1994 revenues had been $7.2 million. Vandec ar said "the revenues were not anywhere near what was reported." "It was black and white obvious that this was gang to happen." Bailey said. "The way it appears nght now. there was nothing done intentionally...! think that at a point in lime they either quit looking at their reports or they didn’t care. I don't know. I can't really say. I'm sure they are going to want to defend their part...What we've got io go on are these figures." "I don't know how you can be off (by) $466.000... I guess my main point is I don't know how they can print this (over inflated fund balance) if they're looking at their reports (from the treasurer’s office)." In addition, to make the matter more confusing, Bailey said auditors in June said the carryover fund balance from 1993 was $404,000 to start 1994. but that in December 1994. the board aid that same fund balance was $471,161. "Anyone can make an error." Commissioner Sandy James added, but she said commissioners have pored over the figures and don't know how the higher fund balance was determined The 1994 general fund budget had projected revenues of $6.8 million and the county actually received about $6.9 million in revenues. Vandecar said. Besides the difference in revenue figures, another part of the problem is because three departments exceeded their 1994 budgets. Bailey said. "Those few departments had a lot of play in the problem," Vandecar said. The largest overrun came from three divisions of the County Sheriff's Department, which exceeded budget by a total of $184,070 The red ink amounted to $101,162 more than budgeted to operate the Sheriffs Department, an overrun of $74.731 for jail operations and an extra $8,178 for marine enforcement Others with budget overruns were the Courthouse and Grounds department: $5,671 in the red: and Probate Court, with a minus $4,363 Commissioner Sandy James, who last year chaired the Central Services Committee, which oversees the Sheriffs Department, said she was not aware of any budgeting problems in the Sheriffs Department "There was no flag... I had no idea." James said. Former County Coordinator Judith Peterson, who served as the county's chief fiscal officer, said she can't dispute the figures presented at Tuesday's County Board meeting because she doesn't have the data distributed at the session. She left her Barry County position in January and is now county administrator for Van Buren County Peterson indicated that it was premature to say that the fund balance is only $60,217 because the auditors have not determined accruals. Peterson, who has been praised by current and former commissioners for licr financial expertise, commented that the county always receives revenues for a given year that don't always arrive by Dec. 31. She said such items as interest, certain funds from the Friend of the Court and Prosecuting Attorney's office, the federal government and even money from the State Police for the county's emergency management program are received "after the first of the year" for some of the previous year’s budgeted items. Peterson did say that when the larger fund balance was projected, she knew that the Sheriffs Department would be over its original budget but had "no idea" that the Sheriffs Department had such a large deficit. She said she had asked all department heads in early December to submit their final budget amendments if they had any. "I never received anything from the sheriff." she said. Retired Sheriff David Wood said neither he nor his secretary received a request for final budget amendments. Radant said the deficit bills from the Sheriffs Department were not turned in to former County Coordinator Judith Peterson until former Sheriff David Wood's last day on the job. He retired Dec. 31. "Judy was terribly upset.” Radant said. Former Sheriff David Wood, who retired Dec. 31 after 20 years as sheriff and a total of 31 years with the department, said budget overruns are not uncommon for the Sheriffs Department because of the nature of its mission. Crime and sentencings are not predictable although Wood said be always tried to have his budget reflect trends in those areas. But he notes that there is no way to control some of the spending, such as food for jail inmates when you have more inmates than predicted. Not having enough money to begin with and operating "on the edge" plays a factor in running the risk of going over budget. Wood said. He attributed "a lack of communication" for commissioners not knowing that his department was over budget. He also said that commissioners usually always ask him to discuss the status of his budget every year around October and he was never asked to appear in 1994 to discuss the matter. He also said neither he nor his secretary received a request from the coordinator to submit budget amendments. "We’ve always seemed to be over budget and worked it out with the board." Wood said he was surprised as much as the new board that his department budget was overrun as much as it was. ”1 expected it to go over." he added. “I’m curious to know where they're coming out with $180,000." One of the reasons might be a shift in the way the Sheriffs Department is billed for gasoline for its fleet, he said. The department used to pump gasoline from its own tank at the department and that cost was paid by the county from another fund and not charged to his department because other county departments used the gasoline, too. Because of environmental concerns about the tank, the county now uses a credit card system for gasoline purchased at local businesses and that money is charged to his department, amounting to about $50,000 (hat he hadn't planned to come out of his budget, which had only $2,000 in it for gasoline for special out-of county transports at the beginning of 1994. "Overtime has always been bad." Wood said. The overages at the jail can run the gamut of having to spend money to upgrade jail facilitates to comply with Department of Corrections standards to more food for inmates and increased electrical costs. In 1994. food cost $20,000 more than projected because the number of inmates housed in the jail can't be controlled. "Various limes I met with H>c board so they would know these things were occurring. He said he has always made it a policy to keep commissioners informed. Another example, he said, was when the jail expanded its capacity from 56 to 73. the Department of Corrections required the county to upgrade its mattresses in addition to buying mattresses for the new beds. "There were a lot of additional expenses" for the jail." The jail recently had extensive renovations and Wood said he wonders if those expenses were charged to the Sheriffs Department budget rather than to the capital improvement fund. He also said the Marine Enforcement division recently took over patrolling Gull Lake 20 hours per week in the summer and said no money had been put into the budget for that extra expense. A Department of Natural Resources grant is involved and he wonders if that was credited to the Sheriffs Department or put into another fund. The DNR paid for 75 percent of a new boat that was purchased primarily for the Gull Lake work. "I never wrote any fat in my budgets." be said. And he added any arbitration cases pertaining to his employees were charged against his budgets. He said he also didn't budget for having to* move some inmates to other jails and pay* their room and board during jail renovations or for the lime when the jail had too many, women for its facilities and had to pajf expenses to have some of them locked ufF elsewhere. 5 The Sheriffs Department is the onljf county department that has to includ^ expenses for the entire building in it$w budget. Wood said. For example, he said? the prosecutor doesn't have to worry about paying for heat and lights out of his budget. A considerable amount of cost overruns were for building maintenance like roof repairs, equipment replacement, and ai( compressor repairs. Maintaining a fleet of cars is another source of expense that most departments don't have, he said. Concerning the discrepancy in the fund balance. Radant said the former board believed the $526,309 fund balance was accurate and said 'Judy absolutely believed in them." See COUNTY FUND, cont. page 3 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 2, 1995 — Page 3 Hastings schools’ technology needs studied by committee Mid-Counties wins $67,000 incentive grant The Mid Counties Employment and Train mg Consortium, which serves Barry. Branch and Calhoun counties, has received a $67,289 performance incentive grant from the Michigan Jobs Commission The grants are awarded annually to agen cies that exceed performance standards established to evaluate programs funded by the Jobs Training Partnership Act (JTPA) "We earned the incentive grant by ex­ ceeding all six of the performance standards during the prrsious program year," said Delores E. Diggs, executive director df the consortium Diggs said the incentive grants earned by the consortium since 1984 total more than $140,000 The performance standards measure: Post-program employment rale of adults — Post-program weekly earnings of adults — Pint program employment rate of welfare recipients — E.upioyme*y rate of youths at termination. — Attainment of youth employment The consortium administers programs such as on-the-job training, occupational skills training, limited internship, summer youth training and employment motivation to help the economically disadvantaged and unemployed The Private Industry Council assists the conjKsttium in development and planning pro­ grams that offer incentives to area employers willing to hire JTPA program participants The local Private Industry Council and chief elected officials work in partnership to provide assistance m designing programs responsive to tghe needs of the target popula­ tion and employers Some programs arc operated directly by the consortium; others are operated by local schools and non-profit agencies under contract with the consortium A number of programs arc available through Mid-Counties, including programs designed to tram dislocated workers, older workers, veterans and youths. Activities and services vary from occupational skills training to job placement in the private sector Anyone interested in learning more about the consortium s programs is urged to call 965-0521 in Battle Creek weekdays between 8 a.m and 5 p.m. RV show draws crowds to Expo Center Area residents got a chance two see nearly two dozen of the latest model recreational vehicles this weekend during the second annual Barry County RV Show at the Barry County Expo Center. The show, put on by Ritsema Trailer Sales and Service of Hastings, featured vehicles ranging from pop-up campers to truck campers, travel trailers and fifth wheels Other attractions included a representative of the Michigan Association of Private Campground Owners, free refreshments and door prizes. Van Buren County. The board had 39 applicants for the coordinator's job and narrowed the field to 11 and then to three. County Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman said. "I'm really impressed," Newman said of the applicants. The top three candidates were interviewed on Wednesday. They arc: • Matt Morris, a self-employed attorney from Kalamazoo who is the city planner there. • Michael Brown of Carson City who is director of community corrections for Clinton and Gratiot rt»ntics. He has a master's degree in public administration and had a lot of responsibilities in finance and (VganizatKXiaJ matters. Newman said. • Rebecca Haven, a resident of Walker, who is an administrator aide to the controller in Kent County. She has a masters degree in public administration. Both special meetings will be held tn the County Board's chambers on the top Boor of the County Courthouse. Five injured in back-to-back traffic crashes Extremely icy road conditions Saturday on M-37. a tenth of a mile south of Parmalec Road, led to two back-to-back traffic crashes which sent five people to the hospital. The first accident occurred at 6 p.m. and involved three cars, said troopers at the stale police pc*t m Hastings. The second collision, which involved two cars, happened half an hour later, they said. Troopers said the first crash occurred when Nicole A. Belson. 16, of 139 Arnold St, Middleville, lost control of her car as site was driving south on M-37. They said she applied her brakes in response to traffic ahead of her. but her car slid into the northbound lane, hitting two can. The first car Belson hit was driven by Denese M. Wellman. 26. of 526 Court Street. Hastings, and the second was driven by Dale F. Wellman. 30. of 526 Court Street. Hast­ now?" Harbison said, “then we set about learning what other schools are doing." They then prioritized what they wanted, looking at the whole gamut of choices They narrowed it down again, and are putting costs to the choices, he said. After the "repriorilizing." they expect to make a recommendation to the Board of Education that, will provide direction to enchance and build infrustruaure "We have a list of priorties for immediate needs and also for infrastructure." Harbison said. "If you have the hardware, you then need the software. We will also recommend a reasonable expectation for software, factoring operational costs to run the systems, on-going not only as initial, but also well into the future, as well. Harbison said. He told the board that the committee would recommend first priorities for immediate needs, and second priorties to build or add on. Habison suggested a yearly review or at least every two years, and said that it is very important that the Hastings Area School System prepare a plan for coordinated district-wide long range technology needs. COUNTY FUND BALANCE, continued County Board to pick coordinator this week Two special meetings will be held by the Barry County Board of Commissioners this week and commissioners expea to select a new county coordinator on Friday County commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. today to discuss salary, benefits and a job description for the new coordinator's post before a final selection is made on Friday. The board s special meeting Friday will be held at 1 p.m. and commissioners expea to pick one of three finalists for the post to succeed former coordinator Judith Peterson who left in mid-January for a position in J-Ad Graphics News Service Hastings High School Principal Steve Harbison presented to the Board of Education a progress report on a committee studying technology needs in the school system. Harbison, chairman of the Technology Planning Committee, spoke to the board Feb. 20. He explained that a bond issue will be pi esen ted io the voters in June and funds for technology for all of the schools buildings will be part of the proposal. The committee, made up of about 20 people, representing business and industry, school support personnal and educators, have been meeting io determine future needs within the district. Technology is a valuable tool to enhance curriculum and student learning." be said. "All students, all levels of our district need io be exposed to technology, and administration and teaching can use technology to help them manage their time." The committee also studied how the community could be involved, and where business and industry would figure in. as well as what part Kellogg Community College might play. "First, the committee asked, 'where are we were all taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Denese and Dale Wellman were not re­ ported injured, nor were Dale Wellman's two passengers. Dale M. Wellman. 1. and Justine L Wellman. 2. The second crash occurred when a north­ bound car being directed through the accident scene, dri/en by Mark A. Bamaart. 31. of 121 Main Street. Nashville, slid into another northbound car. driven by Linda M Schulte. 47. of 4777 Barber Road. Hastings. troopers said. The collision occurred at a very low speed, police said, and it did not cause damage to either car. Schulte said her previously injured back may have been re-injured, however. She went to Pennock, where she was treated and released. Bamaart and Schulte's passe iger. William S. Ryan. 12, of 4777 Barber R »ad, Hastings, were not reported injured in th.- crash She also said that many times when department heads overspend, past boards have made those departments "eat" the difference in the next year’s budget and perhaps that wasn't done this time. She also wonders if perhaps all the anticipated revenue didn't pan out or if computer error is involved. Auditors haven't had a chance to audit, she pointed out. The county is still in a very stable financial condition." she said. Radant also pointed out that in the past budget overruns from other departments had to be absorbed, one was for $200,000 from circuit court and another was about as large fix child care in a past Juvenile Court budget The biggest problem with the financial situation, Bailey said, is how it will affect the 1995 budget. "You take the revenues from the prior year and you use those to project your budget for the following year and last year's balanced revenues were $6.9 million and the adopted budget for 1°9j should be $6.9, but they (the former board) have adopted a budget of $7.48 (million). So the real problem is that if we live with today's budget the way it stands and if we don't have a lot of revenue coming from somewhere. 1 don't know from where, were going io be about a half million dollars upside down come Dec. 31 of he said. "And in addition we re still going to have the loss of revenue from Proposal A. I talked with the County Treasurer again this week on that and you can expea at least a $100,000 difference there, if not more. So I think this board is going to have our hands full. "I've talked with the treasurer to make sure that the figures we re seeing here are right and I also took the opportunity to talk with farmer Board Chair Mr. (Ted) McKelvey (who retired in 1992) to make sure there wasn't anything I was overlooking or I just wasn't seeing." Bailey said. There will be an auditor's adjustment .but talking to the treasurer, we might see $40,000 that could be either way, but we re not expeaing to find any large sums of money." Bailey said. He said the budget stabilization fund has $81,000 that could be used in an emergency..."but nothing to the lune of half a million dollars." "I just feel that this board is going to have to probably tighten down a lot of things" Bailey said. "Were going to gel things turned around." Many happy returns. ss s ings. troopers said. Belson and tier two passengers. Matthew Schultz, 21. of 3800 Buehler Road. Hastings, and Mary Hesselnen. 15. of Finkbemer Road. Middleville, were injured in the crash, as was Denese Wellman's passenger. Jerilyn A. Baroovitz. 27. of Alto, police said. The) The new financial dilemma puts the requested asphalt plant for the Road Commission out of the County Board** financial realm, but talks between the Road Commission and townships arc in the works to discuss the possibility of a short term millage to pay for the proposed asphalt plant. A planned expenditure for a $100,000 Land Information System will be put on hold. Bailey said, even though the former Abstract Department, which has merged into the Equalization Department had set aside $80,000 for its cost. Bailey said. This is probably going to reflea our rating for bonds." Bailey said. "If the KCC (Kellogg Community College) deal would go through (for a KCC campus in the county), we re going to have to pay higher rate for a bond because we don't have that 8 to 10 percent (of the general fund budget) in reserve that we should have," Bailey said. "It’s going to have a ripple effect on everything and a wave effea on many." Commissioner Sandy James said. Ex-Delton man gets year in jail for beating man A former Delton Kellogg High School football star was sentenced Tuesday in Kalamazoo Circuit Court to spend a year in jail for beating a Western Michigan University student with a baseball bat in 1990. Richard D. Blesch. 24. of Battle Creek also was ordered to spend five years on probation. He was convicted in a 1990 jury trial of assaulting the student earlier that year with an aluminum baseball bat. Blesch reportedly was out on bond while he appealed his conviction to the state Court of Appeals, which affirmed the conviction in February. Police alleged in the trial that Blesch hit the viaim on the head with the bat when Blesch and another man. Ronald Bricrly of Richland, went to the viaims' home to settle a dispute. Witnesses told police the pair forced their way into the viaim s home, and a fight broke out when the viaim tried to stop them. The victim was hospitalized with severe head wounds after the attack. Bricrly was sentenced in 1990 to 90 days in jail and ordered to pay a $100 fine for his part in the assault. Our Spring & Summer 1995 i Catalog is here!___ jM»^***********»**»*. * Coned Beef & Cabbage Dinner * * Masonic Temple - Hickory Comers * * * * Adults ‘6.00 • Children 5-12 ’3.00 * *■ Serving 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. :* * Everyone Welcome! * g kL las vecas night!| Delton VFW Post 422 m Sat, March 4 • ( pm to Midnight M SS ig, OU... Saturday, March 11 Open Bar • Free Admission Proceeds to Building Fund. to Gary & Carla, all my co-workers and W mostly my patrons at ? the County Seat. It was a great year, V I appreciate your friendship and sup­ port. I'll miss you all! a Vj — Delissa K] A. W « wf // y Buy your copy for $5 and get a certificate for $10 at any JCPenney or call toll free 1-800-222-6161 and ask for TA004-1202A. JCPennev r^ATAi CATALOG DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 2, 1995 Let’s care for the defenseless in society Do something about drunk driving Io the editor: Something has to seriously be done to drank drivers who think it's totally fine to go take the innocent lives of kids, teens and adults. In the past m yean, two of my friends have been killed b> drank driven, one was jusi the 22nd of February. These jerks think it’s fine to go get wasted, then get behind the wheel of a vehicle, and kill .somebody totally innocent. These drunks do not care about anything but themselves and making sure they get their drinks. Think of the victim’s family members They lost a loved one because of someone’s stupidity Our laws for drank driving have got to be stiffened or these jerks «re gonna keep gening away with it. Kelly Kaiser. HHS student [FINANCIAL FOCUS V fumshai by Mark D. ChristonMn of Edward D. Jonas A Co. Consider risk tolerance when investing Some investors have no fear. They can deal in high-nsk investments and still sleep at night. Other investors are entirely fearful of risk They avoid anything that doesn't • The long-term effects of inflation are devastating and I cannot tolerate them. (50). 5. Rank the importance of beating the lumc with a written guarantee How much risk can you live with? In the book **100 Best Mutual Funds You Can Buy (1994).’' author Gordon Williamson suggests a simple five-question test for determining your tolerance for risk. Choose an answer for each of the following questions an give yourself the correspon­ stock market over any given two- to three year period • Irrelevcnt. (10) • A small concern. (20) • Fairly important. (30) • Very Important. (40) • Absolutely crucial. (50) Add up your score, and sec where you fall on the risk-tolerance scale: 0-50 points, extremely conservative. 51-00 points, somewhat conservative; 101-150 points, moderate; 151-200 points, somewhat ag­ gressive. 201-250 points, very aggressive. ding number of points. 1 Rate how you feci about this state­ ment: I invest for the long term, five to 10 years or more The final result is more im­ portant than daily. monthly or annual fluc­ tuations in value • Totally disagree. (10) • Willing to accept some volatility but not loss of principal (20) • Could accept a moderate amount of yearly fluctuation in return for a good total return. (30) • Would accept an occasional negative year if the final results were good. (40) • Agree. (50). 2 Rank the importance of current income • Crucial, the exact amount must be known. (10) • Important, but I’m willing to have to the amount vary each period. (20) • Fairly unportant. but other aspects of investing are also of concern. (40) • Current income is unimportant. (50). 3. Rank the amount of loss you could tolerate in a single quarter. • None (10) • A little, but the total value of the in­ vestment should rxx decline over a year’s time. (20) • Consistency of total return is more im­ portant than trying to get big gains. (30) • One or two quarters of negative returns is the price you must pay when looking al the total picture. (40) • Unimportant. (50) 4. Rank the importance of beating inflation. • Preservation of principal and current income are much more important (10) • I'm willing to have a little variance in my returns, on a quarterly basis only, in order to have at least a partial hedge against inflation. (20). • I could accept some annual volatility to offset inflation. (30). • I consider inflation important but have mixed feelings about how much volatility I could accept from one year to the next. (40) HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1854 PutAsbed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Ovmon o< J-Ad G'lphcs Inc 1952N B-oadvray Hastr^s. Mi 49056-0602 (816) 945-9554 Melvin Jacoba Pra*dant Stephen Jacoba Tieesurer Some investors rrc extremely aggressive; others are too conservative But many in­ vestors never consider their risk tolerance The most successful investors are probably somewheat in the middle, following the ad­ vice of Gen. George S. Patton: "Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.” - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Close Company 51’/. AT&T Ameritech 42*1. 56’/. Anheuser-Busch 43'/. Chrysler 53s/. Clark Equipment 24 CMS Energy 54’/. Coca Cola 66’/. Dow Chemical 63’/. Exxon 13 Family Dollar 26 Ford 42s/. General Motors 23 Hastings Mfg. 75'/. IBM 42s/. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 561/. 12’/. Kmart 54’/. Kellogg Company McDonald's 33’/. 49'/. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 19 12’/. Spartan Motors Upjohn 35’/. $377.10 Gold Sliver 4.55 Dow Jones 4011.05 Volume 319,000,000 Change + 1’/. + ’/. + »/. -2'1. -1s/. —'/. + 1’/. + 2*/. —'/. —’/. -’/. + 1»/. — + ’/. + ’/. + ’/. —1'/. -1’/. — + 1’/. —'/. ♦•/. + 1s/. —1.60 —21 + 47.08 To the editor: May I share with you a story that appeared recently in "Focus on the Family’’ magazine by Dr. James Dobson on the survivor of a saline abortion? It is hearing the other person in the abortion debate, the victim. It is the story of Gianna Jessen, who was aborted by her 17-ycar-old mother Gianna was an infant born 10 weeks premature, the product of an attempted saline abortion. The solitary nurse on duty sent her to a hospital after she was delivered in bed at the abortion clinic, by her mother, trium­ phantly alive, not dead As she greu better, she was placed by the Department of Social Services in a scries of foster care homes Doctors said she would never sit up. much less walk, but when Gian­ na went to live with one particular foster mother, she connected with a woman whose heart was dedicated to nurturing her This foster mom. age 50. had a daughter who adopted Gianna at age 4. Gianna had cerebral palsy due to her traumatic birth and her new mother told her. "If it is not God’s will to heal you. He will use you in a special way.” Thirteen years later she and her adopted mother spoke at a Mother's Day banquet. Gianna began "I'm adopted My biological mother was 17 when 1 wav bom. At seven months she chose to have a saline abor­ tion. By the grace of God, I survived." Gianna smiled. “I forgave her totally for what she did. She was young, scared and had no hope. She didn't know what she was doing As a result. I have cerebral palsy, but that's OK because I have God every day. It is not always easy, but He is always there, and He is there for you. too. Singing since age 3. Gianna sang Michael Smith's "Friends." dedicating it to all babies who die from abortion every day. "These are my friends who I will see in heaven some day,” she sang. As she finished, she was quiet then the au­ dience burst into spontaneous applause and people wiped away tears, immediately stepp­ ing forward to hug her and shake her hand. One woman reacheJ out and touched Let’s use, not throw away energy To the editor: 1 attended the "Fanner to Farmer” pro­ gram Feb. 24 at the Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Corners. Area fanners were to discuss "real solu­ tions from the farm down the rood." Stale Agriculture Director Or. Gordon Guyer gave the keync e address. hBi i i by a number of farmers wilting to slfeire their stories. The livestock farmers seemed to have a common problem:'manure, how to bold it un­ til it could be spread, and its odor So. I asked. What if the manure could be held and the methane gas captured to help ran the farm? And what effect would this cooking have on the odor of the manure when it was to be spread'’ The response I received from the ag agents and Dr. Guyer’s group was upsetting. First, it was said it is not worth the trouble. Then it was said it costs millions to do that Then someone said a farmer tried it. and he could not get nd of the excess enrgy that was produced. So. I said, what about using the extra energy for a greenhouse? Again, the negative comments came, leaving me to wonder why the farmer was not encouraged to use this resource. It seems to me that this country was not made great by throwing energy away, but by using it. You can imagine my f clings when I looked at our weekly copy of th e Reminder to see the cover story on how we are teaching children to grow organic foods, and to clean the water in a greenhouse. Now we must show them how to produce the energy to heat these greenhouses of the future, plus keeping the farm in Barry County. Mike Dooley Delton Public Opinion: GUnna's cheek "I had to touch you." she said, sighing deeply. "1 had an abortion. I’ve confessed it to God. but I long to hold my baby and say I’m sorry Knowing you forgave your birth mother makes me feel better." and as she choked back a sob. "maybe my baby would forgive me. too." My Christianity tells me its for more than Sunday mornin. Caring about those who cannot care or speak for themselves takes a tender heart full of compassion and love It isn't always easy or comfortable, but doing what is right brings glory to God. Praise Him with your life. Chiquita Micklalcher Hastings Habitat needs community support To the editor: Habitat for Humanity of Barry County needs your help in several ways: 1. Pray for its ministry of providing simple, decent housing for those who need it. 2. If you are a relatively able-bodied person with a little discretionary lime to offer, volunteer to help build. All kinds of skills, or lack thereof, are needed. 3. Help us find building sites in Hastings. Freeport. Nashville. Delton, Orangeville. Lacey, or somewhere around the county, preferably not too far from services like schools and groceries 4. Contribute funds for building. The iocal Habitat Board is such a good steward of the funds it receives that it puts them all to work almost instantly, building more houses. We are now on the 10th house, yet to be finished, and the last treasurer's report showed our balance around $1,000 only, not enough to finish the interior of this second Cloverdale house. If you are one of those in our community who gives regularly to International Habitat in Americus, Ga, please designate your gift for our Barry County affiliate. The local affiliate tithes its gifts to International any way, to help build overseas. Or give directly to the local Habitat, located in Love Inc.'s back room. Mailing address is P.O. Box 234. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Join us to "Be One in a Thousand." who gives $25 each time a house is completed. If a thousand people in the county would do this, we'd have $25,000 to start the next house each time. In Michigan today, more than 100.000 peo pte are homelev 400.000 arc one paycheck away from being homeless. We can make a difference! Eileen Oehler Hastings Don’t take away the neighborhood To the editor: My husband and I have lived in Hastings for 18 years. We raised our four children in a beautiful, family neighborhood, two blocks oft Green Street. We are gravely concerned that our "family neighborhood" is being taken away from us' We are concerned that the hard work we have put into our home the past 18 years will be lost! Pennock Hospital's plan to expand to the south side of Green Street with a new parking lot and a day care center literally will be in our back yard. This expansion will adversely af­ fect our quality of life and will devalue our property values. City zoning should be a promise from our city officials to protect our homes and neighborhoods. Pennock Hospital does have other options! 1 am asking our city officials to ask Pennock Hospital to use them. Lynne Trahan Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate ■ — - -• M * Spancar Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, . Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. . Carl Lavin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave , Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional representative. U.S. Congress Pater Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs. Orcngeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carton, Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the i#>per two-thinds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representstives. 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400 State Senator Joanna Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th Distric* (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. Stale Capitol. P.O. Bex 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. What about school lunch change? The Republicans have scrapped the federal free and reduced price school lunch pro­ gram in favor of giving block grants to the states and deleting nutritional guidelines. How do you feel about this move? John Jacoba Vce President Frederic Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • r>md T Young (Edtor; Eiyne Gubert (AusUrt EMor) Nicx Hoffman Ba.bara Gall Jean Gallup Teresa Frith Sharon Miler T.L Sfenzetbartor. Margaret Fowter • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciassi^d ad* accepted Monday through Frcay Bam to5Xpm Saturday 8Xam Neon Scon Ommen Denise HoweH Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $15 per year in Barry County S17 pe< year m adjoining counties S20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P O Bc«B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Secuna Class Postage Pa-d at Hastings,. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Roa Sammers, “1 don't care if they change k, but I hope the state will have nutritional guidelines. ” Ed McPbarttn, Hastings: Janet Edwards, Hastings: "I don't think they ought to do a. Tere are a lot of kids who need something to eat." "I'm on astittance and it helps out a great deal for parents just getting started " Keith Krebs, Hustings: "1 think it's a good idea. We'll get more choices ton the menu)." “It's a good idee, but for people on small budgets, it may not be." Don Balta, Hastings: "I’m against it. People on low income, whal will they <fc>? Leave it the way it is.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 2, 1995 — Page 5 Hastings City Bank announces promotions, staff changes Hastings City Bank has announced promo­ tions and staff moves that involve seven employees Robert E. Picking, president and chief ex­ ecutive officer, made the announcement last week on behalf of the the board of directors. The staff developments are as follows • Darnel J. Garno has been promoted to branch manager of the Nashville office Gar no joined the staff of Hastings City Bank in April 1994 He is a 1988 graduate of Spring Arbor College with a bachelor's degree in business finance Darnel and his wife, land, reside in Hastings. Both he and his wife are active members of the Barry County Habitat for Humanity. • Joan M. Carty has been promoted to assistant vice president of operations. McCar­ ty joined Hastings City Bank as operations manager in February 1990. She holds a bachelor s degree in business administration from Aquinas College. She lives in Hastings with her children. Eric and Becky, and is an active member of the Exchange Club of Hastings. • Michele A. Reiser has been promoted to trust officer Reiser joined the staff as trust administrator in November 1990. A graduate of Grand Valley State University, she holds a bachelor's degree in business management. She is a resident of rand Woodland, where she lives with her husband. Tom. and son. Aaron. Reiser is active in the Hstings Educa­ tion Enrichment Foundation • Jane M. DeBat has been promoted to compliance/marketmg manager. DeBat joined Hastings City Bank in February 1989. She is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in finance. She cur­ rently lives in Hastings • Daniel V. King has been promoted to assistant vice president of commercial loans. King joined Hastings City Bank in May 1983 as a management trainee; was promoted to loan administrator in 1984 as a management trainee; was promoted to loan administrator in 1984 and commercial loan officer in 1986. He graduated from Saginaw Valley State College with a bachelor's degree in business ad­ ministration. King has completed the Com­ mercial Loan Officer Development program sponsored by Robert Morris Associates and has attended the American Banking Associa­ tion Commercial Lending School. He is a Hastings native whr~ he currently lives with his wife, Tammi, and their three sons. Ashtin, Bradan and Carson. • Robert G. Ranes Jr. has joined the staff as loan administrator in the Middleville office. Ranes comes to the bank from Ponderosa, where he served as manager. He graduated in 1993 from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in finance. Ranes current­ ly lives in Kentwood with his wife, Kathleen. • Kenneth J. Kochnicki has joined Hastings City Bank as branch manager of the Caledonia Office. He comes to the bank from Michigan National Bank, where he served as loan of­ ficer. He graduated from Grand Valley Slate University with a bachelor's degree in pre­ law and from Lake Superior State University with a master's degree in business administra­ tion. He currently lives in Kentwood. Daniel J. Garno Joan M. Carty Robert Ranes, Jr. Hastings man arrested after high-speed chase A 21-year-old Hastings man was arrested early Saturday morning after leading Barry County Sheriffs deputies on a 23-minute high-speed chase through Thomapple. Irving and Rutland townships Depnies said they attempted to pull the nun over at 2:50 a.m. on Main Street in Middleville after observing bis pickup truck weaving over the center line while be was driving north of town on M-37. Despite the lights and sirens of the deputies' patrol or. the man continued to drive east through Middleville at 45 mph. police said. They said ibe man increased his speed to 65 mph when be got outside of Middleville, then reached speeds of 75 mph after turning east onio Slate Road. Barry Habitat looking for land donations Barry County Habitai for Humanity is building its 10th bouse for local families who need decent homes, bui finding affordable land for future projects is a Barry County has plenty of buildable land so Habitat board members are hoping individuals, businesses or corporations will corse to the rescue by donating land to Habitat The land can be anywhere in the county or inside or on the outskirts of ihe city limits of Hastings. Prices co city lots are reaching a level that prohibits the construction of low income bouses. Habitat officials say. Habitat baa previously built two new homes in Hastings and remodeled an existing Habitat officials are excited and pleased that the current project is being built on doomed land in Cloverdale and that recently two lots have been donated in the Orangeville area by an anonymous family so Habitat's next bouse will be built there. Habitat Is a non-profit ecumenical Christian organlzaion that builds homes for low income families with volunteer labor. Families who buy the homes help with the building and the homes are sold at cost and with no interest charges by Habitat. Donatioi., of land or money are tax deductible. People interested in donating land or other gifts may contact Habitat Director Rosie Collins al 948-9939 or write to Habitat at P.O. Box 234. Hastings. MI. 49058 OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING YOUR Will IS A WAY TO CONQUER LUNG DISEASE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION (800) LUNG-USA Deputies continued their pursuit, and the man pulled imo the driveway of ibe Irving Township Cemetery, circled around, and then fled west ou State Road, police said. The man turned east on Grange Road, then led deputies south on Wood School Michele A. Reiser Daniel V. King Road, east on Stale Road, easi on Iroquois Trill and north ou Hammond Road, police said. Deputies said the man drove through several intersections without slowing down, and turned his beadlights off twice during the chase. The man pulled over as he approached the intersection of Hammond and WilUtts roads, deputies said. He then jumped out of his truck and ran into the woods near the road. Deputies pursued him on foot and caught him 100 yards into the trees. The man smelled of alcohol, police said, and at open beer can was found in his truck. A sample of his blood was taken to determine his blood alcohol level. He was charged with fleeing and eluding and was ticketed for drunk driving, having an open alcohol container in a vehicle, having improper plates and not naving proof of auio insurance, police said. The man's name was withheld pending NOTWEARBKA SAFEiY BEIT CAN COCT WUANAMAAIK. arraignment in district court. JeneM. DeBat YOUR CREDIT MAY NOT BE AS BAD AS YOU THINK! Missed a few payments, Lost your job, or even filed bank­ ruptcy doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a new or pre-owned car, truck or van. Contact — you dtxil wsnt a tidet. budde up. Or, you could become txtfr n more way, than one. WtaUlBMllffMllMn' aauxasKiTK — NOTICE — To Members of Heatings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Haatinga, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 12, 1995 beginnl ig at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L. O’CONNOR, Secretary JD TOWER • NOTICE • or 616-897-8431 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Feb. 28. 1995 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Kenneth J. Kuchinski NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners will hold a public hearing on March 14,1995, at 10:15 a.m. to act on a request to name a stream located in Sec­ tions 32, 39 and 20 Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township. The Public Hearing will be held In the Commissioner’s Room, Mezzanine Level, of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. The County will provide necessary, reasonable aids upon seven (7) days notice to the County Clerk, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 9464810, or TDD relay service, 1-800649-3777. Nancy L. Boersma, County Clerk Nursing Assistant Class Earn *500 upon successful completion of • two-week training course and state certification Excellent employment opportunities for Individuals who are interested in the nursing field AC shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and Illness benefits and a starting wage of •6.55 per hour. Classes start March 15th and end March 29th The first 6 days of class will run from 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. and the last 4 days of class will run from 6:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are Interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to fill out an application before March 10th, 1995. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls, please Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD. HASTINGS. MI 49058 E.O.E. Board of Review ...will meet at Township Hall Monday, March 13 and Wed­ nesday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to correct mistakes and equalize tax roll. FACTORS ARE: AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL 1.0000 INDUSTRIAL. RESIDENTIAL 1.0000 1.0462 1.0502 Richard C. Thomas Supervisor, Hastings Twp. — HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER COUNTRY SETTING, JUST MINUTES FROM TOWN!! 3 BEDROOM, 2Vi BATH RANCH WITH A DEN OR 4th BEDROOM IN THE WALKOUT BASEMENT, 2% STALL ATTACHED GARAGE, ALL SET ON 1.3 ACRES OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, MARCH 5th • 2 to 41 616-948-2142 2462 STARR SCHOOL ROAD, HASTINGS NO REALTORS PLEASE. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 2, 1995 Man receives 1-cent tax bill MONROE, Conn. (AP) _ Even though the ux man cometh regularly at this time of year. Daniel A. Hearn says he didn't expect to get a delinquent tax notice from the town for an unpaid motor vehicle bill totaling 1 cent. Accompanying the notice was a threat that if Heam failed to pay up, his automobile regis­ tration would be revoked and not renewed "This is local government waste at its worst." said Heam, a 34-year resident. The 1 cent that Heam still owed the town, according to the Tax Collector's office, was for a 1991 Volkswagen Golf he no longer owns. The tax bill dates back to 1993. Tax Collector Deborah Pothier expressed surprise Friday when told about Hearn's delin­ quency notice, but had a ready explanation "Reminder notices were sent out to a cou­ ple of hundred people who may have neglect­ ed to pay their car taxes in January. These notices were computer-generated," Pothier said. According to tax records. Heam came to the tax office July 11 and was given an $11.33 credit since he had turned in the license plates for the old VW sometime before. However, the calculation on his refund was a penny off when it was sent out July 19. Pothier said "It was a mistake." she said. "If he had called our office, we would have told him that usually payments under 50 cents are waived.” House panel cuts out money for towns that never asked for it... WASHINGTON (AP) _ New Jersey has five communities called Mount Pleasant. Two are on the slate map. One had dlrs 3.2 million in federal money coming from this year's bud­ get But none asked for it. And now lawmakers in a House of Representatives Appropriations subcommittee voted to cut the money mysteriously ear­ marked for unproving waste water facilities in "Ml Pleasant. NJ.” Donna Mullins, who worked for the late New Jersey Rep. Dean Gallo when he served on the Appropriations Committee, said Gallo's «aff noticed the error last year but nobody in the slate delegation could say who originated the request Mullins, now spokeswoman for Gallo's Republican successor. Rodney Frelinghuysen. said the then Democrat-control led committee staff ignored them when they said none of the five Mount Pleasants needed improved waste­ water facilities. “We were ’old to mind our own business," Mullins said Friday. "Since then, no one has claimed it” ‘Pretty typical’ February ends with 1/2 inch ice HASTINGS CHURCHES HASTINGS H**tmf* Rus Sarver. Pastor Emcnru*. M5-9224. Sunda? SarHc* 943 a.m. - BsNe Ciaaam for aS afn; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Wonfop. 5 30 p.m — Youth maag W«h George aad Barb KrnvH. 945-9116; 6:30 p m Bibte Study far ad Thursday. 7:30 p m. Player and Bsbte Study dealing *uh hfe s problem* - Divorce THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2730 Wall Laie Rd Jeffrey A. Araeo. Paator Omrcb office ptame 944 2349 Sunday mantap 900 a.m aad 10:43 a.m Suaday Childrens Arch. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30a m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group 6:30 p.m. also WBLCOME CORNER* UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3113 N. Broadway. »Wiar Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Ltatafteld. Phoue (Woodland) Suntay 3d—i. 9:45 a m 4-H mesm Moudayt. 6 30 p m to 8:90 « MS-3365 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHUBCH. 904 Terry Lmm (at Sun School Road) Wilham Gardner. Pastor. Church phone number is 943-2170. Com murnty Service Center number is 943-2361. Saturday services are Sabbath School at 9.X a m. (far all <e*. adaha ami children) and Wor­ ship Service at 1100 a.m. Jam us for Prayer Mwving held Tuesdays. 7 00400 p.m. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, a open to the public Mon day* aad Wedneadeyt. 900-1200 mm. Donadoua of dotted m pood, clean coadttioa are accepted only daring above hours, if you are ■ need of clothing please call 943-2361 far an appomtmem BABBY CO. CHUBCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastmgs. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices: BMe Classes 10 Wordup II a.as.. Evuatag Services 6 p.m. Wednesday BMe Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 943-2938 Bible Survey cm videos m the bourn. Pre’ BMe Cor resprmdrere Course INDEPENDENT CHUBCH OF CHRIST, (mataag dtau- 1651 Mathison R meeting at corner of Green and Je ffervoti Mimsler. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045. Sunday Services - 9:30 LB.. BMe School; 1030 a.*.. Mcrnag Wontap. 6:00 ppu. Evening Worship. 7.00 p.m Wedneaday. m home BMe acudv Can for location - 623-3110. tfe" ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale lohaana Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Ddton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Prayer 9:45 a.m; Mam 1000 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Mid—I Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414 Sunday. March 3 - IW md 10:45 a m Ho­ ly CotnoMMuoa. 9:30 Church School (all wnl. 5W Youth Choir Thursday. March 2 — 6:30 flltat i Choir. 7.90 Advoaturers; 890 AA Saturday. March 4 - 1090 Catechumen ID; IO0 fattpurers; 890 NA. Monday. March 6-7-00 Staff Support Comm Tuesday. March 7-700 Shepherd Comm. Wednesday. March 8 — 1090 Wordwatchers. 6 00 Supper. 7:00 Vespers ST. BOSE CATHOLIC HASTINGS FIRST UNITED CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson ME7FHODLST CHURCH, corner Ember Charles Ftater. Ptotor of Greta and Church streets. Dr Smurday Mmb 4:30 p.m ; Vcafay outlor J iv, oe. i^asior. Margaret Masses 890 a m aad 11:15 a m.; Hollenbeck. Director of Christian CoafeasoM Saturday 4.-004:30 Education. Church phone (616) P m 945 9574 Barrier fret building QUIMBY UNITED with elevator to all floors. Broad­ HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Or METHODIST CHUBCH M-79 cast of worship service over WBCH West. Paator Succa TrovWMp. FM-AM al 10:30 a m. SUNDAYS: (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 Sunday School 9:30 a m.; Coffee a.m; Wontap II a.m.; After FcUowstap 10.30 a.m.; Wontap School Special Wednesday, 4 p m UW a m Mi-Hi & Sr-Hi Youth P.O. Boa 63. Hasting*. MI 49058 Fellowship 5:30 pm WEDNESDAYS FAMILY HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH NIGHT - Children s CHUBCH, M-37 South at M-79 Vocal Choir: Pre-school thru Ant Rev. Jim Fox. pastor, phone 943-3397. Church phone 945-4995 grade 5 00 p.m . Children'* Bell Choir Second grade or aider 5.30 Cathy CccaM. choir director Sun p m ; Prepared Light Meal 6-00 day morning 9:45 c.rn.. Sunday pm; Bible Study 6:45 p.m.; AcSchool; 1190 a. m . Morning Wor ■fop. 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship. uvi”es for Kids 6:45 p.m.; First Wednesday of month u Game FIBST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 6 00 p.m.. Evening Wontap. Night for all age* THURSDAYS: E. Woodlawn. Haatmgs. Mfetapaa Nursery for all services, transporta­ Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m Wednes­ tion provided to aad from morning 9484004 Krvm Shortey. S-rnor day. March 8 — Prayer Group. Paator James R. Barren. Aaat. sreicen. Prayer meeting. 790 11: 30 a.m.. U M Women Lun Paator Sunday Services Sunday p.m. Wednesday cheon and Program. 12:00 noon School 945 am.. Classes for all Thursday. March 9 — Community apes, 11.90 a m. Monung Worship Lenten Lunch/Wonhip at St Rose Service. Jr. Church op to 4(h ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC Church. 12:00 Noon - Rev Buff Grade. 690. Evening Service CHURCH. Nashville Father Coe. "40 Day* Sunday. March Wedneaday 6:30 Avan Chibs. Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission 12 - Second Sunday of Lent. 7.90 A"- Tacna m Htmaeomo of St Rone Cathobc Church. Youth Dinner — open to pubiic HA 790 pm. Adults Prayer Hastings Sunday Mam 9:30 a m 12: IS p.m. SUPPORT GROUPS meeting. 8 15 pm.. Aduh Choir VIP* (Visually Impaired Per practice GRACE COMMUNITY sons) 9:30 a.m. first Fnday of CHURCH, meeting al Maple monlh September thru May. Nar­ CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Valley High Scfox»l Pastor Don cotics Anonymous 12:00 Noon Crack Rd . 8 mi South. Paator Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Monday. Wednesday and Friday, Celebration 10 a m Fellowship and 8 00 p m Thursdays. Al-Anon Brew Rraahtm. Phone 623-2285 Tune Before the Service. Nursery, 12:30 p m Baatay School at KMX) a.ak; War Wednesdays. Co­ ship 11 90 am. Evening Service at i foldrui i aunMtry. youth group, Dependent* Anonymous 7:30 p.m aduh small group ministry. leader- Thursdays, and 9 00 a.m Saiur -00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer BtUe 6. shtp training 790 p.m. days Tops No 338 - 9.13 a m. Thursdays. Alcoholics Anonymous, 4 00 p m The Church Page is Paid for by Wednesday* NASHVILLE AREA HASTlNOt IAVIHOS * LOAN, FA Hastings and Lake Odessa WMN FUNfftAl HOMI Hastings FUXFAB INCORFORATW of Hastings NATIOHM BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.DXC. THI HASTINGS BAH Nt R AHD REMIND! R 1962 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLIY PHARMACY ••Preecriptlons" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. McIntyre said there were no disabling snow storms during the month, and the largest single snowfall was five inches that fell on the 25th and 26th. An ice storm that staffed on the night of Sunday the 26th. left up to >nc-half inch of ice on exposed surfaces, such as sidewalks, buildings, trees, cars and roadways by Monday morning. February 27. Total snow fall for the shortest month of the year was 12.9 inches, making the season total 52.2 inches of snow, McIntyre said. HASTINGS FIBST PBESBYTEB1AN CHUBCH. HaMmg. Michigan. O Kent Keller. Pastor. Sally C KaUer. Director of Chnstiaa Education r—iJt, — 9:30 aad 1100 Morn.« Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9.30 serv ce over WBCHAM and FM 9 50-10:30 Church School Classes. 10:30 Fellowship aad Refreshmenu m the Dtnmg room. 11:20 Children s Church Feb 22 — 700 Chancel Choir Practice. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: February 1995 was a little warmer than usual, especially when compared to last year's frigid February, but otherwise the month was fairly typical, said Weather Observer Dave McIntyre. McIntyre reports the highest recorded temperature in the month of February occurred twice, when the thermometer reached 48 degrees on the 18th and again on the 23rd. At the other extreme, tlic coldest recorded temperature for the month was -9 on the 12th.be said. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Brood way. Randall Hanman. Pactot Sunday Services: 9:43 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11 00 a m Morning Worship Service; 6 00 p.m. Even mg Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m Services for Aduh*. Teen* and Children PLEASANTS IEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone (616) 945 9200 (home phone) Sunday Service 9 30 am . Sunday School II 00 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p m Prayer lime Wednesday*. 7 00 pm A»im Program Thursday* 6 30-8 M) p m Ages 3 and 4 thru Sh and b<h grade I I 1 ... J0'?'* Castleman HASTINGS - Joyce E. Castleman, 65. of Hast­ ings, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 28, 1995 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. April Lynn Ashley BEDFORD - April Lynn Ashley, 24. of Bedford, passed away on Friday, February 24, 1995 at University Hospital in Ann Arbor following an illness of 2 years. She was born January 21, 1971 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Donald Hugh, II and Janice Lou (Fields) Ashley. She attended Lakeview schools and DeltonKellogg schools. She also took child develop­ ment training at Calhoun County Area Voca­ tional Center. Miss .Ashley was an office clerk for the Davis Oil Company for 1 year. She also had worked at the Mobile Station on M-37 and the Custer Party Store. She loved children, doi g cross stitch, enjoyed water sports, river tt bing, walking in the woods, out-of-doors,a nd f ari ng for her cats. She also enjoyed going to cat nivals and amuse­ ment parks, loved people aad took care of her mother for 4 years when she was sick with cancer. Miss Ashley was preceded in death by her mother, Janice Lou (Fields) Hopson on May 17, 1992. She is survived by her father, Donald Hugh Ashley. II of Batik Creek; brothers, Donald Ashley, III of Dowling, David Padrlt of Jack­ son, Jeffrey Padelt &. Jason Hopson &. Scott Ashley all of Battle Creek; sisters, Debbie Padelt of Bedford, Sandy and Paula PadelL both of Battle Creek, Melissa Ashley and Maggie Hopson, both of Battle Creek; step­ father, Jerry Hopson of Battle Creek; aunt, Judy Ashley of Battle Creek; great grand­ mothers, Mary Fields of Battle Creek and Edna Begley of Orlando, Florida; maternal grandpa­ rents, Doris & Hollis Begley of Tekonsha; paternal grandparents, Don & Shirley Ashley of Battle Creek; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services were held Tuesday. Febru­ ary 28, 1995, 1:00pm at Bachman Hebble Funeral Chapel with Reverend Delmer B. Case officiating. Burial was at the Hicks Cemetery, Pennfield Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service in Battle Creek. Looking for Extra Cash? Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Ca//...945-9554 Sell Anything FAST! McDonald’s owner wins awards Al Jarvis (left), owner-operater of the Hastings McDonald's Restaurant, receives a 30-year award from McDonald's field consultant Tom Hull, honor­ ing his 17 years with the company and another 13 as franchise owner­ operator. He also was presented with a "Thinking Like a Customer" award. Castleton Twp. blood drive collects 51 pints Hfly-oie pinu of blood war collected last week during a Red Crou drive held in Nashville al Ibe Castleion Township Hall. The drive netted fewer pints than the last one held in Nashville, but came close to the goal of 60 pints. For more information on upcoming drives in this or other areas, call the Barry County Chapter of the Red Cross at 945-3122. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, is in reasonably good health, weighs at least 110 pounds and hasn't given blood for a minimum of 56 days prior to the drive is eli­ gible to donate. Red Cross officials say that it is also important to have eaten prior to giving blood in order to any lightheadedness The Red Cross is is a member agency of the Barry County United Way. Honeymoon in jail for couple married illegally BARRE, Vl (AP) _ It was a Valentine's Day wedding, but it violated a court order that the bride and groom stay away from one another. Now they're on their way to jail. After he was charged with punching \er and she with stabbing him with a bayone., <he judge released the two on condition they stay apart. But then Valentine’s Day rolled around, the justice of the peace was called and, well, they bod. showed up for the ceremony. |Audrey M. Hull| HASTINGS - Audrey M Hull. 66. of Hutin&i, passed iwiy Ute Sunday, February 26.1995 at her residence Mrs. Hull was born February 4,1929 in Cold Springs, Kentucky, the daughter of Breeze and Ollie Helen (Bentley) McDyer. She was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple WJC. Kellogg school until 1946 and graduated from Hastings High School in 1948. She was employed by Reed's Drug Store, Gardner Pharmacy and Cinder Pharmacy. She married Russel Shellenbarger, that marriage ended in divorce and in 1964 she married Clarence Hull. Mrs. Hull was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Donald McDyer. She is survived by her husband, Clarence W. Hull of Hastings; sons, Daniel Shellenbarger of Marshall and David Shellenbarger of Hastings; daugfc-r, Dana Histed of Nashville; 5 grand­ children; 1 great grandchild; sister, Helen Hewitt of Hastings and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. I Bernice Alice Marble | MIDDLEVILLE - Bernice Alice (Brady) Marble. 87, of Middleville and Bradenton, Florida, was welcomed into the open arms of Jesus on Monday, February 27, 1995 at the home of her daughter, Gaye. She was born on November 5,1907 in Yank­ ee Springs and was the daughter of Clarence and Nellie (Smock) Brady Mrs. Marble was married to Carl O. Marble on May 29, 1929 in Hastings. He preceded her in death in 1976. Mrs. Marble was a devoted mother and a loving Christian example before her family. She enjoyed her loved ones and was “Mom" and “Gran” to many others. She was an avid reader and loved to make gifts for her family. She was a mighty prayer warrior and was on her 20th time of reading her Bible through. Survivors include four daughters, Marion (Ron) Frye of Middleville, Norma (Robert) Kuhaneck of Wayland, Nyla (Leo) Fifelski, Gaye (Russ) Patterson both of Middleville; a loving foster son, Ray Travis of Ohio; 14 grand* hildren, 23 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; one sister, Gertrude Smith of Ronda and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 1, 1995 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to First Baptist Church of Middleville. Arrangements are being made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. Gisele M. Savage. 34. and Eugene Roberts, 42. both of Northfield, admitted in Vermont District Court on Friday that they had violated Judge David Suntag's order. After their guilty pleas. Suntag gave them sentences of zero to six months, with all but 20 days suspended. They’re still supposed to stay away from each other, except with permission of their probation officers. And they're facing the 20 days each on the state's work crew program. I ; Catherine Constance Cooh GRAND LEDGE - Catherine Convince Cook, 71, of Grand Ledge, passed away on Friday^ February 24, 1995 at her residence. She was born on August 6,1923 in Pewamo, the daughter of Ora and Edith (Stanley) Blackmer. She attended school in Pewamo and Pine Ridge, Kentucky. Mrs. Cook was married to George Cook in January of 1941 in 1 anting She was employed at Meijers in I-anting for 19 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of the St Edwards Catholic Church and Alter Society in Lake Odessa. She was preceded in death by two brochai, Stanley and Bill Blackmer. Surviving arc three daughters, Kay Crosby of Mason, Georgia Can of Lake Odessa, Pam Cook of Holt; one son, John Cook of Lake Odessa; eight grandchildren; ten great grand­ children; two sisters, Hyacinth Kramer at Pewamo and Phyllis Allen of Bradenton, Flori­ da; one half brother, Jack Bryant of Lansing. Funeral mass was celebrated Tuesday, February 28, 1995 at 10:00am at Sl Edward Catholic Church in Lake Odessa with Father Thomas BoufTord officiating. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. I William N. Thompson [ LAKE ODESSA - William N. Thompson, 53 of Lake Odessa passed away Tuesday, Febru­ ary 28, 1995 at St. Marys Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Thompson was born March 27,1941 in Sault Ste. Marie, the son of Adolphus and Ida (McCumby) Thompson. He graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing in 1959 and that same year joined the I Jnited States Manne Corp in which he served for four years, being honorably discharged in 1963. He was married to Janet Fillion on March 7, 1964. He lived in Eaton Rapids before moving to the Lake Odessa area in 1965. He was employed at Oldsmobile in Lansing for 28 1/2 years before retiring due to ill health in 1990. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Janet; one daughter. Shelly Thompson of Lake Odes­ sa; three sons, Tim Thompson of Lowell, Ted Thompson of Lake Odessa and William Beebe of Ionia; five grandchildren, Justin William and Chelsey Jean Thompson, Casandra Jane Beebe, Allison Anne and Brandi Lynn Thomp­ son; his mother, Ida Thompson of Lansing; one brother, Adolphus Thompson, Jr. of Illinois; five sisters, Mrs. John (Margaret) Sarkozi of Florida; Mrs Don (Joyce) Ergen of Lansing, Arlene Chapko of Owosso, Mrs. Harien (Emma) Grinnell of South Branch and Mrs. Allen (Barbara) Moon of Lansing; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Marion Potter. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 4 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Pastor Dan Stone­ ham officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday and Friday, March 2 and 3 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 pm. at the funeral chapel. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 2, 1995 — Page 7 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ann Landers WF --------,r*— J Husband must pay Dear Ann Landen: You five me the courage to leave ray drug abusing, wife­ beating husband with your famous question. “Are you better off with or without him?” After being single for several years, 1 married a nice man with less education than 1 have (he also was making less money), but he is gentle and kind, and he accepted my II-year-old daughter as his own Six months ago, my husband was served with child support papers. The child is the product of a one-night stand 14 years ago in New York. The blood test result' say he is the child's father. Now he must pa* 13 years of back child support and court costs, xs well as continued child support and insurance tor the child for the next five years. I am unable to get child support from my daughter's legal father, and the state of New York is going after my husband because of a one-nighter with a tramp It s unreal. Where is justice? I waffle between loving him and feeling sorry for him to hating him for the mess he got himself into. It's ruining our marriage. The nearest counselor is 60 miles away, and we can't afford it. 1 hate to have another failed marriage What should 1 do? — Hemphill. Texas. Dear Texas: Get it through your head (and your gut) that even though your husband's problems are the result of something that hap­ pened many years ago. he still has to pay the price. If you continue to be angry. you will drive him away. Maybe it's time for you to ask yourself that famous Ann Landers question again. HIV ignorance Dear Ann Landers: Last week. I invited my roommate’s brother to our apartment for dinner while he was in town on business I've known "Glen" for more than two years. He is a college graduate in a high-level manage­ ment position. I felt comfortable with him and thought 1 could trust him After dinner. I told Glen I had been diagnosed HIV positive in 1988, and with conventional and alternative medicine. I have managed well. I do not look sick, and my energy level is high. Glen seemed sympathetic. A couple of days later. Glen came down with a sore throat He called my roommate and was terribly upset He said he had caught AIDS from my cooking I was devastated I felt insulted and betrayed. I also was shocked at his ignorance of how AIDS is contracted It's not easly living with HIV. and it's worse when one encounters such hostility Please publish my letter as pan of the educa­ tions process, which apparently is badly needed Thank you — Anonymous in Wind­ sor. Ontano. Dear Windsor: Glen's ignorance is appall­ ing. Here’s your letter, which I hope will educate Glen and countless others who are equally ignorant calls me several times on weekends to sec what I'm doing. If I'm not at home, she phones my friends and asks if they kwow where I am. If she hears a siren, she calls to see if I’m all right. I always tell her where I’m going and how long I'll be. If I'm late, she says something like, "1 called the theater, and the movie ended half an hour ago Where have you been?" 1 am a responsible adult who has good sense and high morals. I've never seen a drug, never held a cigarette and have maybe three drinks a year. I love my mother. I'm grateful for all she has done for me. Now it is time for her to let go and trust me Any suggestions9 — Taking the Fifth Commandment Too Far (Lakeland. Fla.) Dear Fifth: You have been a party to your nother's suffocating behavior because you have been willing to tolerate it for so many years. Tell Mother you will phone once a day and there is no need for her to call you unless there is an emergency. Make it clear that she is not to phone your friends to learn of your whereabouts and that if you want her to know where you are going, you will tell her. I urge you to be firm about this The ideal solution would be to get transfer red out of town. Westendorp-Mast plan Aug. 26 wedding Dowker-Murray announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Dowker are pro­ ud to announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Elizabeth to Kun Allen Mur ray. son of Mr and Mrs. Arlan A. Murray of Morenci. The prospective bnde is a 1989 graduate of Lakewood High School and is currently pur­ suing a B.S. in Special Education at Western Michigan University. Recipe revisited Dear Readers: I swore 1 would never do this again, but the pressure has been too much I'm caving in In 1959, 1 printed a recipe for meatloaf. Since that time. I have received thousands of requests from readers who have heard about the recipe and others who have lost theirs. Ac­ tually, I shouldn't be so apologetic. A whole new generation has been born since the recipe first appeared Here it a. Enjoy! Ann lenders’ Meatloaf 2 lbs. ground been steak 2 eggs I h c. bread crumbs 3/4 c. ketchup 1 tsp. Accent 1/2 c. warm water I pkg. Lipton's onion soup mix Beat thoroughly. Put into loaf pan Cover with two stnps bacon, if you like that flavor. Pour one 8-ouncc can of tomato sauce over all. Bake one hour at 350 degrees Serves six Gem of the Day: If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up Is life passing you by? Want to improve your social skills’’ Write for Ann Landers' ne* booklet. "Haw to Make Friends and Slop Be­ ing Lonely. ” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bas 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $5.15.) Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate Inc. Norris-Hayes exchange vows Jennifer Ellen Norris and Stephen Franklin Hayes were united in marriage on July 15. 1994 at St. Phillip Catholic Church in Battle Creek. Maid of honor was Julia Norris, sister of the bride. Bridcrruods were Joan Miller and Janet Lewis, sisters of the bnde and Cindy Hayes, sister of the groom. Best man was Larry Hayes, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Jack Homing and Jon Christensen, friends of the groom and Robert Hayes, father of the groom. After a honeymoon trip to Maine, the cou­ ple has settled in Hastings. Sneak tipping Dear Ann lumbers: Am I wrong? Please be frank. My husband (I'll call him "Sam") is a great guy — a wonderful father, a faithful husband and a hard worker. He came from a poor family had has a hard time spending money The problem is. whenever we go out to dinner, he leaves an embarrassingly small tip for the waitress Behind his back. 1 add to it. Then. I feel guilty about being sneaky. Am I wrong to do this? Should I stop? —- D. tn Va. Dear D I sec nothing wrong with adding to your husband's tip. even though it is "behind his back " If he catches you. blame me. Controlling mom Dear Ann lenders: I am a 31-year-old college -educated professional I have a good career, a beautiful apartment, a paid-for car. a high IQ and a bank account. People say I'm pretty 1 kne kids, and I know how to cook So what is the problem? My mother She sees me as an extension of herself that she needs to control My boyfriend “Hank." is concerned about my mother controlling our lives if we were to marry. Every one who has left my life has said the same thing — "Why does your mother call you so much?" I call Mom every morning, when I get home and when I go to bed ithree calls) She Get a Tax Break.. Donate Your Vehicle! Call (800) 678-LUNG Help fight the #3 killer. lung disease AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. The prospective bride groom is a 1988 graduate of Morenci Area Schools and a 1993 graduate of Central Michigan University with a B.S. in Secondary Education. He is current­ ly a substitute teacher in Ionia. Barry and Eaton counties. An April 29, wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Westendorp are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Gina Westendorp, of Wyoming. Mi. to Dave Mast, of Grand Rapids Gina graduated from Kalamazix, Christian High School and Trinity Christian College (Illinois) and works at Pennock Hospital Dave is a graduate of Calvin Christian High School and Michigan State University. He is employed at Andy Mast Greenhouses of Grand Rapids. An August 26. 1995 wedding is being planned. BOY, Joshua Ryan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb 14 at 9:40 a.m. to Peggy Enz of Woodland, wr ghing 8 lbs.. 6 ozs.. and 22 in­ ches long. BOY, Dylan David John Misner, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Feb. 14 at 12:34 a.m. to Jolene Misner of Sunfield, weighing 7 lbs . 7^ ozs.. and 21 inches long GIRL, Cinthia Louise, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 12 at 5:14 a.m. to Scon and Paula Tebo of Hastings, weighing 7 lbs . 15S* ozs.. and 21 inches long. BOY, Christopher Barnes, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 17 at 5:17 p.m. to Stacy Hull and Douglas Barnes of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 6*6 ozs.. and 22 inches long GIRL, Chase Mane, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 17 at 3:54 p.m. to Tracy and Kirk Andrews of Vermontville, weighing 9 lbs , and 21 inches long BOY, Trae Ray. bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb 17 at 3:27 p.m to Toni Lancaster and Tony Purdum of Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 13 ozs.. and 21 inches long BOY, We've been blessed - Chnstopher Brent, bom at Community Hospital. In­ dianapolis. IN. to Charles Brent and Tracy Lynn Fox on Jan. 10. 1995. weighing 9 lbs . IMi ozs and l9Mi inches long Chnstopher is welcomed home by brother Adam GIRL. Anna Rose Cizek. bom at Olathe Medical Center. Olathe. Ks on Feb 12.1995 at 12:51 p.m to Ron and Julie (Comgan) Cizek. Olathe. Ks.. weighing 9 lbs . 6 ozs and 20^ inches long She has a big brother. Alexander, three years old. Her grandparents are Bill and Kay Corrigan and Jim and Freida Jaynes, both of Hastings Fred and Elsie Cezek of Treat. Iowa Great grandmother. Carolina Arens of Hastings GIRL, Emily Claire, bom in Texas on Feb 13. 1995 at 2:12 am to Ken and Denise Ward, weighing 9 lbs . 6 ozs and 22 inches long Grandparents are Francine and Bryon Boyd of Pleasanton. Texas and Edith and Rod Ward of Hastings Blair-Slaughter plan to wed July 22 Mr and Mrs. Dan Blair of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Valeric Ann. to Darrell Robert Slaughter, son of Mrs Linda Slaughter and the late Darrell Slaughter of Hastings Valene is a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School She is presently attending Central Michigan University. Darrell is also a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School He is employ ed by Nippondenso in Battle Creek A July 22. 1995 wedding is planned ( NEWS' of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 V_____________ Rhodes-Eaton united in marriage Jill R ~helle Rhodes and Chad Duane Eaton were joined in marriage on Dec. 3, 1994 at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Hastings with Father Charles McCabe performing the ceremony. Parents of the bride and groom are James and Noralee Rhodes of Dowling and Richard and Maria Eaton of Hastings. Attending the bride as maid of honor was her sister. Stacey Cruttenden Bridesmaids were Patty Stevens, sister of the groom. Jen­ nifer Rhodes, sister-in-law of the bride, and Shanna O'Keefe, friend of the bride, with Rosalyn Christiansen, friend of the bride, as a special helper. Standing up with the groom as best man was his brother-in-law. Paul Stevens. Groomsmen were Jeff Moore. Barry Howell, and Mike Rogers, all friends of the groom. Ushers were Ryan Rolf, and Kyle Trahan, also friends of the groom. A dinner reception with dancing was held at the Barry County Expo Center after the ceremony with Ed Zurface and Sue Snow, friends of the groom, greeting the guests. The guest book was attended by April Tobias, friend of the bride. Cake cutters were Sally Rodgers. Anne Dempsey, aunts of the bride, and Jody McSorley. cousin of the bride. Videography was provided by Bonnie O’Keefe, friend of the bride. Master and mistress of ceremony was Robert and Joanne VanderWeg. friends of the bride. After a weekend in Grandville the couple now resides in Hasting.;. "We would like to thank all our family and friends who shared our special day with us With a very special thanks to our parents. We love each of you very much. Three weddings in one year, thanks mom and dad Jonathan Andrew Kobe. Dowling and Christina Ann Van Ooy. Dowling Jeffrey John Smith. Delton and Lisa June Hudson. Delton Lee Emmen Wieringa. Middleville and Roberta Lee Ellmger. Middleville Cnnstopher Lee Lumbert. Hickory Comers and Kim E Christie, Hickory Comers Roland Lee Musser. Nashville and Kimborly Sue Teachworth. Nashville. Robert Sprowell Brown. Hastings and Kathy Lynn Claypool. Hastings Jody Dale Russell. Hastings and Jessica Dy an Solmes. Hastings Allen Leeroy Quay. Nashville and Kimberley Ann Dunham. Nashville Riojas-Colburn exchange vows Anika Riojas and Douglas Colburn were .named at the Hastings Seventh-day Adven­ tist Church Dec. 18. 1994 by Pastor Larry Colburn. Their parents are Ms. Debra VanAspercn. Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Riojas and Pastor and Mrs. Philip Colburn. Anika was attended by Lara Riojas, maid of honor, and bridemaids Shannon Bennett. Teresa Hodge, Sara Lake. Jennifer VanAsperen. Doug's attendants were Jerald Rector, best man. and groomsmen David Dick, Kenneth Dick, Ted Dunker, Duane Gustrowski. Flower girl and Bible boy were Rebecca and Justin Linsca Jason Thomas was usher and candlighter. David and Michael Colburn were ushers and piano soloists Violin soloist was Jailyn Colburn, vocal soloists Dan Everett and Dan Grentz. Oranist. Irma Jane Cook. Carol Hahn was wedding coordinator. Greeters were Samantha Lake and Chavez Vincent. Reception attendants for 225 guests were Chuck and Joyce Knapp. Virginia Kane. Marcie Scofield. Meggan Scofield. Bambi Dibell, Megan Weese, Bethany Sears, and Treece Rau. Venus Neuman created elegant floral ar­ rangements of white roses and evergreens After a Florida honeymoon, the Colburns reside in Lincoln. Nebraska Hastings friends meet in Florida Fridayu. Feb. 10. was a special day for some Hastings residents wintering m Florida. Dutch and Vonda Cappon. Darla Cappon. Pat and Mauri Greenfield, Harold and Dorothy Hawkins, Tom and Betty Kidder. Dwight and Nova Rowlandcr, David and Shirley Hawks. Ron and Manon Frye, and Madelon Pennington all met at Trailer Square Trailer Park in Plant City. Fla . and went to a focal restaurant for dinner. After dinner, they returned to Trailer's Square recreation hall where they viewed a videotape showing the building of the new Eric Peterson Memorial addition at the First Baptist Church m Hastings The remainder of the afternoon was spent singing and visiting with one another. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 2, 1995 From Time to Time.., A Yankee Springs Family (Part Five) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Bernice Brady Marble continues to tell her son-in-law. Neal Cook. about growing up in Yankee Springs Township: “We always had our own apples there. I remember that my father made a kind of root cellar that we stored apples in. During the winter, unless something unusual happened, those apples would keep in there during the winter.” (Did they cover the apples with straw?) "Just over the upper part. They built it up w uh boards so that it was a pit-like thing in the side of the hill. The doorway had to be in­ sulated with straw piled there, which they took away when they went in. "We always raised our own popcorn, loo. And on those long winter nights, nearly every night we popped com. huge big dishpans of it. There was no sink We washed the dishes in these big pans. Those large pans would be fill­ ed up with popcorn. We took turns popping it. "And then there were apples to eat during the evening. Of course there was no radio or T.V. In the center of our living room was a hanging lamp that made a glow It wasn't bright, like electric light by any means, but it hung in the middle of the room and made light for the room "We stored our potatoes, squash and other things which my mother had raised in the garden in that root cellar, too. Only one year, they had a bad thing happen. Usually things kept well in the cellar. But this one year there was a tunnel in the straw so that the water ran right in there and down the comer of the root cellar, making a kx of moisture in there. Everything in the cellar froze up hard as a bullet. "This means that we had no potatoes, no apples or any kind of the other stuff It was all frozen. What a winter this was. My folks always raised navy beans and we always had them for our own use. That winter we just about lived on them. **! can remember thinking that I would never eat another bean as long as I lived. She fixed them every way that she could think of. soup, bake with different seasonings in them to make them taste different, but we got them for dinner and supper for a lot of that winter. ' 'The only potatoes that we saved were the bushel which she had in the house. They would bring down a crate full at a time so that was all that we had. just those we had in the house. The rest all froze up. "Il was a tough winter for us. It was during World War 1. too. so things were scare and hard to get anyway. My poor mother. 1 don't know how she kept us fed. We didn’t go hungry, but we had stuff that we didn't care about, but we didn’t go hungry.” (Where would you have kept things like cider? Did you have cider?) "We had cider. Always in the fall we pick­ ed up our own apples and took them to Bowens Mills. I can remember nding on the wagon with my brothers and my dad as they went over there, taking a wagon load of >pp*« "The wagon load that I speak of would be the box that went on to the frame of the wagon. This would be maybe 10 feet long and the width of the frame of the wagon. That would be full of apples. It would probably be a foot deep. "Sometimes we would have to wait in line They would be busy And when they get up to the mill, my brothers would take scoop shovels and shovel the apples on to the elevator, which took them into the cider press "I can remember my sister and I waiting in­ side of the little office over there at the mill to keep warm Many times it would be a windy, chilly day We would do it just before the ground froze because they wanted it to stay good as long as it could. Of course, it would spoil right away if it was too warm. "My mother would be ready when we got back Shi wanted to boil some of that cider down while it was still fresh She would have her copper boiler scrubbed w ithin an inch of its life and be ready to dip the cider into it and boil it down until it was quite thickened, maybe down to half in volume. She would put it into cans like you would can fruit. "She wanted to make mincemeat later There was no place to store the cider and she w anted to keep it f-xr mincemeat This was the way she held it over until we could get the but­ chering done tn the fall and she would have the meat, apples and the cider to put into that.” (That was kind of like...I "Boiled down cider is what it was Spoiled cider' she ailed it This was the base for her mincemeat. She would have her apples peel­ ed. her meat, scraps from around the head of the hogs, jowls.” (Jowte?) Yes She put that all in and cooked it up The meat was saved and went into the mix­ ture It was literally minced meat with apples Nowadays thev don't use real meat in mincemeat It is apples and raisins and no real meat in it. "Then the mincemeat had to be canned again after she would get that all together with the spices, brown sugar into it Then it go< canned in those cans and she would have that to use during the winter '' (Did she have a pantry to put this in?) "No. not yet We had shelves in the kit­ chen. kind of under the stairway where she kepi cans like this Also, there was a big wooden chest up in our room upstairs that held cans Two quart cans are what she always used and thev could sit on top of each other Tht would hold quite a few of those two Florence. Gertrude, Bernice Brady and Teddy. Bowen Mills In 1972 when the Michigan State Historic Marker was installed. quart cans That was used for storage of cann­ ed fruit, too. (Did you have a woodshed?) "Yes. The barrels of cider were stored in there. While it was still good, you could bring it m with pitchers to drink But when it was beginning to work, mother wouldnot allow us t j dnnk ii Tha! was the end of that It went for vinegar. She did a lot of canning and mak­ ing of pickles. Usually the vinegar would be ail used during the canning season with the making of all different kinds of pickles.” (Then you took your grain into town.) "That went over to Bowens Mills too. as long as they were open It was a little nearer for us to go there to grind feed for the cattle. I rode over there with the boys then too. and waited for them just to have something to do. There was very little to do We stayed home with nothing different to do. So it was just fun to gel on the wagon and nde over there with them." (Was the town of Bowens Milk very big?) "Very much as it is now. 1 can remember those two houses along that road that we call ed Old Bowens Mills Road, the church was Map and Directory for Bowens Mills. MAP AND DIRECTORY #1 Charles Armstrong s Grocery and Post Office (we think Glen Alexander’s store may have been here in 1875). #2 L'nlivcable house, now torn down. #3 Lynn Mastenbrook's two story hardware, glass front store, living quarters upstairs. #4 1892 People’s Interdenominational Church, now owned by Grand Rapids Chris­ tian Reformed Church since 1953 #5 Clyde Holmes. Blacksmith store. #6 Grange and Dance Hall #7 Bird Pierson’s home (Pennington’s now) the old school • 17 was moved here #8 Lvnn Mastenbrook's home #9 Clyde Holmes Blacksmith shop (now remodeled into Middleton’s Tool & Die) #10 Blacksmith Shop and Dance Hall (now gone) #11 Clark Springer’s home #12 Big barn burned down in 1940's #13 Brigg's homestead (Edna and Russell Lewis’ home now) #14 Old chicken coop remodeled for Naomi and Gladeon Briggs' first home called Wood­ pecker Inn 1911 #15 Gravel pit #16 Marl pit — Bowen & Brigg s lime #17 School — Bowen's Mills Dist #6 #18 Naomi and Gladean's permanent home #19 Charles Armstrong s home #20 Elam and Minnie Springer s home (we think this is the Barlow homestead) #21 1st saw mill. 1864 — two story for grist and flour — 1870 3rd floor added 1st saw mill was on stills, water powered, attached to mill E Springer moved it to the east side of creek, south of feed mill, gas engine power "Log's could not get away", so saw mill moved south and west of mill #22 E H Bowen's house now owned by Neal and Marion Cook (restoring it) #23 Ice House Burdette Briggs would take a team cut ice in winter, store it here for sum­ mer trade. there, the Ladies Aide Hall was the township hall where they went to vole The only things that are different are the building, the factory building that is now there wasn’t there. A blacksmith shop was there and the store, the building where you turn onto Bowens Mills Road, was a grocery sture. a son of general store. You could buy most anything in there." (Wm M Kfanmey?) There was another man in there, let me think if I can remember his... 1 guess not. It was Massenbrook that had the blacksmith shop After tht I think that there was a Kimmey. too. that repaired things. That was about all that there was in the line of business that 1 can remember! (Were there any log cabins?) "I can’t remember any long cabins there. The houses were frame, much as they arc now** (Was there a bridge going out of town?) ”1 don’t know. You see. we would never go that far. I really doq'^know what the bridge was like. There mud have been a bridge because of the creek that goes into the lake. (You never went to school there?) "No. not there. In later years when lheman threshed around Wayland. 1 can remember going that way to Wayland We would go to Bowens Mills and take that road over to Wayland. By then the bridge was about the way it is now. You made that jog just like the road now runs by what is now the golf course. (Chrtetmas and Thanksgiving around your home, were they special to you?) "Oh, there were very special. My mother always saw to that She had very little, but she always had something for us every year. The butchering was always after it got cold so that we could have meat. "Usually we would have spare ribs. We had chicken often so it wasn't much of a treat If the spareribs didn’t work out. she would bake some chickens whole and stuff them, which was different from what we were used to. More normally, she would roast it in the oven or fry it. cut up and cooked. Sometimes she would boil it then fry it to brown it. "But for Christmas < : Thanksgiving she would stuff them with bread dressing and cook them in the oven, v hich made them taste so much different. Nornally we had either a ham that she had s.noked and cured at Christmas time or wc would have spare ribs that she wou’d bake with bread dressing "Things were cooked in iron kettles. Nothing L’_aes like a roast did when it was cooked i.i those iron kettles, browned right in the kettle. It has a very special taste. As many times as I have roasted pork and beef, it has never tasted like it did when she did it in the iron kettles "The family all came home for dinner. They were married. They ail brought things. We would go back and get a Christmas tree, cut it out of the woods. She wouldn't allow that we have candles on it. There was no elec­ tricity We strung popcorn and cranberries and made little paper things to trim it with. "We girls always made something to have for each other She always had things for us That is where I got my baby doll. "This one year we had had terrible luck with our poultry She had made it clear that there wouldn’t be much of anything for Christmas We would get an orange in our sock which we hung up The surprise came She had managed to get these little dolls for us. my sister and I Thev were about a foot all "My original dolly sets on the bed over al Bowens Mills. My daughter. Manon, took the head and had it restored with a wig. It is more beautiful now than it was then "We were flabbergasted We couldn't believe when we saw them We had no idea that we were going to get them Mother was a very special lady for sure. We had so little, but she tried her best to make Chnsunas a memorable time for us (They smoked their own hams some way?) "There was this pork barrel that all of the side pork was thrown into It stayed there until it was salted all the way through Then they took it out of the barrel and let it dry down It would keep then "I don't remember of there being a building special for this I just can't remember how it was done Maybe it wasn’t smoked Maybe it was just the cured out ham But anyway it was different and tasted a lot different than fresh The doll that Bernice received for Christmas, now restored and displayed at Bowens Mills. pork. The consistency of the meal was dif­ ferent from what we were used to." (They used to do it in an old barrel?) "Yes. I don’t remember too much about it. (Tell me a little bit about the time when your dad died.) "I already mentioned how he sat tn his chair. He wasn’t able to lie down. By this time I was working. 1 went into Hastings to stay with one of my married sisters 1 was able to get a job in a factory where they made piano actions which fined inside of upright pianos which made them into player pianos. I got a job when I was about 16. I got 10 cents an hour and worked at 54-hour week. 10 hour days. I would bring home a sum total of $10.80. When you got a raise, it went to $12.15. 1 paid my sister something for staying there "Anyway, while 1 was slaying there we got a phone call. By this time we could call Hastings. We got word that my father had passed away during the night. He had literally dropped dead. My mother had gotten him up for his usual time before the night. They got to the doorway between the living room and the dining room when he slumped. "He had lost so much weight, he didn't weigh more than 75 or 80 pounds. She picked him up and carried him to the couch. After­ wards. she said that she felt that he was already dead as he never made any sign of life at all. She called the doctor. He said that he would come if he could do anything, but he's been so bad all of this time that he didn't think that he could do anything if he did come out. "This was on Jan. 7. 1925. that he died. The roads were horrible out there. The snow was so deep that my mother had called me during the week and told me not to try to come home. 1 had always gone home on weekends to shave him with the safety razor My mother was left handed and she couldn’t use the razor, so I always got him shaved when I was home. "So she had called during the week and said that I should not try to make it home. They had not had any mail for two or three days. It was on the weekend that he passed away. It was a horrible time. “My brothers hooked the horses onto wagons to make a trail through there so that the undertaker could get in. Before they took him they embalmed him there at the house. They had a gathering of the family. Close neighbors came to the house. There was a lit­ tle service held there, then the undertaker took him to Middleville and the regular funeral was held there at the Methodist Church in Mid­ dleville. He was buried in Rutland cemetery. "Then my mother spent two years on the farm trying to hold things together there. She had a hired man who worked for her for awhile He stayed that first summer and got some of the crops in. Then he got a chance to go someplace else They offered him a little more money, so he left. "My mother called me one night. She told me that she hated to do it as she knew that I was making some money there, but we would lose everything as far as the crops were con­ cerned unless I would come home and help with lending what was planted there "So I quit my job and went home and my sister and 1 did our best to salvage the crops. There were beans planted and com. which we cultivated with the horses. Also, there was a large field, maybe 15 or 18 acres of land that was plowed, but didn’t have anything planted in it. She thought that if we could plant some buckwheat in there she could get a good price for the seed from it. "We worked so hard, harnessing those horses, which we couldn't reach. 1 stood on a box to get the hames of the harness over the collar. And my sister held the back pan of the harness and the two of us managed to get them over the hones’ hips and get them harnessed. "This field had to be dragged over twice with the two hones pulling the drag. It was hot weather. It was a major job for two young girls, but we finally managed it. "My brother Raymond, who lived on a farm between us and Middleville. came and drilled the buckwheat seed into the worked up ground. I remember being so tired. Mother gave us an hour when we would come in at noon to rest. Then she would wake us. We would get up with every bone of our bodies aching, go and get the iiorses out again and dnve them to the drag. "My sister would make a round and then 1 would make a round. And we rested during a time under a tree. We had a jug of water there so that *vc could refresh ourselves and then do another round. It was hot and very dusty. It must have been close to 100 degrees. It seem­ ed like the summers then were so much hotter than they are now. Our skin would be coated over and the sweat was horrible, but at least we saved it. "She got some grain out of it to sell. She was trying to pay up debts that were left after my dad's death and hardly knew which way to turn She sold a cream separator that was new. They were still making payments on it. She sold it to someone who finished making the payments on it. “She traded the 303 Savage gun to Mr. Vanderveen for groceries. He was a wonder­ ful fnend to my mother He would tell her to take whatever she needed. She did not always have enough money from picking huckleber­ ries or selling eggs to pay for the groceries That is how they ended up with the grocery bill and that is where that gun went to pay that grocery bill off. (To be Continued) Fabulous CD Offer 7.00* 18 Month Certificate of Deposit ttUNITED BANK Wayland 792-2283 ■ Hopkins 793-7117 Dorr 681-9927 • Gun Lake 672-7484 ■ Annuel Percentage Vieta o accurate as ol 2/2W5 and <s preOrcatea upon monthly compouncing at interest Otter subject to change or termination without poor notification The is a time aeoosrl subject to substantial penalty lor early wrmarawol Member FDIC �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 2, 1995 — Page 9 (Lake Odessa NEWS _ _____________________________________________________________________ z A winter concert is cotring to the high school Sunday. March 5. wuen the band per­ forms at 3 p.m. On March 6. the Odessa Township Board will meet at 8 p.m. at the Page Memorial Building The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday. March 9. at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. Fred Moms will share his ac­ count of his 50th anniversary visit to the Nor­ mandy area last June, which included atten­ dance with wife. Fran, and a contingent of VFW members al the U.S. Military cemetery al Si. Laurent sur mer near the Omaha Beach, which he successfully landed on and survived in 1944. Friends of the Library will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. March 7, at the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library. This will come at the close of library hours. Lakewood Chnstian School will have its se­ cond dinner back al the Fellowship Hall, which is now barrier-free. Friday, March 3. Iva Birman's birthday No. 92 is coming March 12. She is at Tendercare in Hastings after years of living on Fourth Avenue al Fourth Street The first in the 1995 series of Lenten ser­ vices will be heki Sunday. March 5. at the Chnstian Reformed Church on Sixth Avenue where the Rev. Ben Ridder is pastor The Rev. Phil Whipple of Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church will speak Funeral sen ices were held at Farwell on Feb 18 for retired school superintendent Kenneth McLaughlin, stepfather of Dean Hyde of Darby Road He was survived by wife, Norma; daughter, Maureen of Bay City; and ocher stepchildren. Richard. Philip. Gilbert. Gary. Kathy and Ronald Hyde. Max VanHouten. Sebewa fanner, suffered a severe leg injury Wednesday when he was struck by a Hi-lo. He had surgery at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing. He was up and walking in record time, in a cast. At a recent annual art show and sale at the Okemos Library. Quenda Story was listed as the show chairwoman. She is the former Quads Behler. daughter of Virginia Behler of Florida and the late Jerry Oehler. The McNeil girls, daughters of Janice and Clay of Goddard Road, continue their winn­ ing ways Krista, who attends Lakewood Junior High School was one of four students chosen to present their award-winning historical essays when the Lansing Chapter of the DAR met at the Okemos Community Church recently. Other winners were from Grand Ledge and Portland. Krista won in an earlier year and before that her older sister Jessica was a winner. Last year. Krista's essay was titled "Coming to America." The new essay was "Life in America in Colonial Times. Another feature of the program ws a talk oo the life of Marian Anderson in honor of Black History month. Bernice Clum is the paternal grandmother of Amber Megan Clum, whose engagement was announced in Saturday's Press She and Phillip James Ritchie of Lowell plan to marry July 8. Sue is a graduate of Heritage Christian School in Cadillac and attends Davenport Col lege, as does the prospective groom. Site is the daughter of Jerry and Nancy Clum of McBai Attorney James Banks has been appointed by the Village Council to be a member of the board of directors of the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library. He replaces Merton Carlock, whose resignation was effective Nov. 30. The board has representatives from both Odessa Township and from the village. A Lansing newspaper reports that the figures are in for the 1994 CROP walks Again. Holland, with its $114,922. had the largest collection of pledges The total for the state was $1.8 million, which was $97,000 more than the previous year. This represents the footsteps and the dollars behind them of more than 29,000 volunteers. On Wednesday, March 8, the Women's Fellowship of First Congregational Church will meet at 1:30 p.m. There will be a pro­ gram and refreshments. At the previous meeting. Lola Haller showed slides of Puerto Rico. Villagers awoke Sunday to find their walks, streets and driveways filled with about five in­ ches of snow. Fourth Avenue and the county roads within the village were plowed early, but some of the side streets got their turn in the afternoon. The commercial plowers were busy much of the day. Then on Monday there was ice atop the snow and the on the streets, which were so well plowed Sunday The Order of the Eastern Star will resume meetings after a winter recess in mid-month. on the second Tuesday . News from LaBelle is that Earl and Norma Decker of Citrus Springs, Fla., spent the weekend with his younger brother and wife at Shrubs growing on the Lake? What looks like evergreens growing in the middle ol the lake are really Christmas trees being recycled. A sure sign of the pending spring, residents of area lakes have taken their old Christmas trees out on the ice in anticipation of the ice melting. The trees sink to the bottom of the lake where fish are attracted to them. BVood/dflCi NIEIMZS.by Catherine Lucas The schedule for the Lenten services plann­ ed and sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Association for March has been set The Sunday. March 5. serving will be at the Chnstian Reformed Church in Lake Odessa The Rev. Phil Whippie will preach. Each Sunday evening service will be followed by light refreshments and visiting time for the members of the many churches involved. Greg Mackenzie was home Iasi week as University of Michigan had a winter break. He and his brother. Jeffrey, went skiing at Boyne Falls Wednesday The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society's plan* for the spring and summer are fairly wdl completed now. The society still has a few of the red, white aad blue buntings oo hand after all back orders have been filled. During the last year, the society has sold around 70 of the patriotic outdoor decorations. Several Lakewood area families and businesses left them up from Memorial Dey until after Labor Day last year instead of putting up a flag on each of the summer patriotic holidays — Memorial Day. Flag Day. Independence Dey and Labor Dey. It was impossible to get buntings fast enough to meet the requests for them after the reason started last year, so bunting chair­ woman Lynda Cobb hopes that everyone who still wants them lets her know as soon as possible. Her number is 374-7518. The cost is $25 per burning These are professionally made buntings sewn onto a twill tape with grommets for easy hanging The society's next general membership meeting will be at the Lake Manor dining room at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. March 9. Lots of finishing and miscellaneous work is plaanrd for the depot before Depot Day July 30. 11 will officially be dedicated as a historical museum on that day. After the museum is opened an.1 dedicated, it will be open at regular hours, which will be J _ ‘J J * - . oecioea taier. John Waite, society president, said he had discovered in old Lake Odessa newspapers that the village chine the hollyhock as the of­ ficial village flower sometime in the 1930s so the society will bold a hollyhock sale sometime in the spring and encourage plan­ ting the flowers all over the village again, as was done earlier in the century. Anyone in Woodland Township who warns hollyhock plants will be welcome to buy them. The first prize for the annual Depot Day raffle will be two nights deluxe accommoda­ tions and aduh train tour tickets on the Agawa Canyon Trail Tour out of Sault Ste. Marie for two. Tickets will go on sale before long. They will be available at Art in the Park and until the drawing. Second and third prizes again will be cash. Depot sou-renier coffee mugs have been ordered and will be on sale at both Art in the Park and Depot Day. The Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist Church attended a conference of United Methodist Committee on Relief at Sagar Braun, a former post Civil-War school for Nacks, near Baldwin. La. h was referbtshed as a shelter for victims of Hurricane Andrew and now is being used as a job skill land trade school center. UMCOR plans to build and stock a disaster relief warehouse here. Pierce left Monday and after three days of disaster relief training and conferences, related mostly to earthquake relief, he return­ ed as for as Cincinnati Thursday, but because of missed connections, did not get back to Mich.gan until Friday. The disaster coordinators plan to meet at the same place again in six months. When Pierce started working with UMCOR a few yean ago. the organization had 12 coor­ dinators. The number has now reached 30. A new overseas man and one more to work within the United States are soon to be added. Because there was no school in the Lakewood district on Friday, a Youth Mania Day for students from seventh grade through high school was held by Lakewood United Methodist Church. The day was planned by John Waite, pastoral assistant, and the youth ileaaers. - - *— A mystery was the theme of the day for the 28 youths who partietpiated. They received clues all day as to which two of them had PUBLIC NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The organizational meeting of the Hope Township Board of Review will be held in the office of the Supervisor st ths Hops Township Hall, 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on Mwch 7. 1995. Proposal A places a limit on the value used to compute property taxes That value is called Taxable Value. The Tax­ able value is equal to the lower of either. Capped Value or the current State Equalized Value. The Capped Value Is calculated by increasing the previous State Equalized Value by either 5% or the Consumer Price Index whichever is less. Capped value also includes new construction and excludes tosses from last year. State Equalized value is required by law to be 50% of market value. Protest to the Board of Review by you or yo<' agent is necessary to protect your right to further appeal to the Michigan State Tax Tribunal. The Township Board has passed a resolution that property owners may protest by letter if unable to appear in person Public meetings to hear appeals of the 1995 assessment or taxable value will be held at the Hope Township Hail. 5463 S Wail Lake Road (M-43) on the following dates March 13 - 9 a.m. to noon & 1 p.m to 4 p_m. (Monday) March 14 - 1 p.m. to 4 p m & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Tuesday) and any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 1995 Assessment Roll The 1995 Assessment Multipliers and Ratios as deter­ mined by the Barry County Equalization Dept are as foltows. Multipliers Ratios 101 Agricultural 10227 48.89% 201 Commercial 10311 48.49% 401 Residential 1 0154 49.24% 501 Timber Cutover 1 0659 46.91% Personal Property 10000 50.00% The above multipiierWrattos are based on the entire class, individual assessment increases or decreases will vary Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable aux iliary aids for services, such as signers for the hearing im­ paired and audio tapes of printed material being con stdered at the hearing, to individual* with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Cleric individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service* should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address above or phon Ing (616) 948 2464 Patricia L Baker. SuperviscrfAsaessor “----- ▼ -V Communication from... CONGRESSMAN stolen a Bible. When the youths met. they didn't know where they were going o. what they were going to do. They were taken first to Ionia, where they went swimming at the YMCA. Later they went to Lansing Mall and ate at the Food Court. All the stores in the mall had clues for them to find, and they had the victim's testimony to follow all day. In the evening, they returned to church and held a solving of the crime, devotions and snacks. None of the youths guessed which of tnem were the culprits — Mackenzie Pierson and Josh Matlice. The punishment was to be hand­ cuffed and haved faces squirted with whipped cream. Adults who helped with the day were Julie Dingenon, Ellyn Coppess. Jan Doyle, Joyce Hummel. Ann Shook and Chuck Armbruster Don't forget the candlelit dinner at 6:30 p.m. March 11 by the youth of Lakewood United Methodist. There will be a choice of prime rib. roast lamb or chicken and an elegant dessert. The cost will be $15 per per­ son and tickets now are being sold through the church office (367-4800) and by individual church youths. They will not be sold at the door, so that the proper nil ik of meat can be prepared. The dinner will be followed by a Brian Mole concert. Several new books came into the library last week, but I turned the invoices in to Cheryl Alien and didn’t bring home the catalog cards. They are nearly all by popular authors, such as P.D. James and Anne Perry. I'll list them next week or you can drop in and see what is still on hand. The library has been very busy this winter and new books go out fast. World Day of Prayer which should be Fri­ day, March 3, has been cancelled and will not be he. J in the Woodland area this year. Community Development Specialist The Barry/Hastings Joint Economic Devel­ opment Commission is a local government authority created to expand and attract in­ dustry in the community. We have a part-time opening for an in­ dividual with community development skills. Grant writing experience in the pub­ lic sector with an accounting background preferred. Applicants should contact the JEDC by March 3, 1995 at 948-4896 or write 1035 East State St., Hastings, MI 49058. PASSPORT to ADVENTURE for Young & Old WORLD MISSIONS FESTIVAL NICK SMITH Steps in right direction on private property The Contract with America is now over the halfway point of the 100-day commitment. One of the fundamental concepts that is turn­ ing out to be more complicated to write into law is the Contract's commitment to have greater protection of property rights. The Agricultural Committee recently heard riviting testimony from property owners whose ability to farm was limited either by pooriy-wriften laws or by over-zealous government agents Examples of testimony were: A vegetable fanner was ordered to stop far­ ming when two endangered species were discovered on his farm. The farmer was told he'd be allowed to return to fanning if he gave the government one square mite of his proper­ ty aad a "mitigation fee” of $300,000. When the former refused this "offer." he was fused $300,000? The was ten years ago and tie fanner is still fighting. A family of cabbage growers cannot farm 450 acres of its farmland because the Army Corps of Engineers declared this acreage to be "wetland." Because of the prohibitive court fees, the family couldn't afford to challenge the decision. 1 believe these cases violate the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which says that private p.operty "shall not be taken for public use without just compensation ” When the government, for example, wants to build a highway through someone's backyard, it must pay a reasonable amount of money for the land it uses. But when the government declares that somone's property must be set aside as a wetland, finds an endangered species that needs to be protected, or writes burdensome regulations that limit the use of the land, the property owner gets nothing. The Contract with America, through the bill H.R. 9. would remedy this situation. Republicans and Democrats alike have in­ troduced bills to keep government from going too far. The goals of this legislation are to 1) provide a more fair and accurate definition of when government regulations require "just compensation" under the Fifth Amendment, and 2) allow middle class citizens to enforce their Fifth Amendment rights through hear­ ings — not through expensive lawyers and For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Discover the advantage of CHILDREN'S MISSIONS FESTIVAL March 4th to 12th Sundays: 9:45, 11:00 am; 6:00 pm Week Nights • 7:00 pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings PASTOR: Kevin Sharkey 948-8004 STARTING OR EXPANDING A BUSINESS? The Barry /Hastings JEDC has space and services to help you grow. Tbc JEDC openm the Hntiap ladsttnsl lacsfctor. which hx» fltubk »paca far aMdmmq openbom the need between SOO aad 10,000 tqaare fact rf qsa. Dw io rqurw of scat of oar ongaal nm. wt ox raw after ym tat awafaeaw * M men ta Kta* off fdae. FAX. 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Legislation on property rights will in no way. pose a threat to the legitimate public health and safety of the American people Local zoning laws and regulations will con­ tinue to govern landfills, factories and other projects considered "nuisances." The time has come for government to fai riy compensate landowners when its actions reduce the value of private land. H.R. 9 is a multi-purpose bill which covers not only property rights, but tax reform, in­ cluding a bill on neutral cost recovery which I sponsored, regulatory reform and small business incentives. The House of Represen­ tatives is expected to take action on H.R. 9 in late March Mqtaae wracnq rad free raM baaaaeaa rwaarfiag Hr JEDC atoo afauram te — and — Missionaries from: Brazil * China ’ Haiti Israel ' Philippines 'Grand Rapids LaBelle The town was celebrating its Swamp Cabbage Festival Some of the Lake O people there helped with serving a church dinner to the festivalgoers. 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Industrial Park, Hastings No phone calls, please. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 2, 1995 Hastings explodes in 4th but falls short by 1 to Harper Creek Ryan Gillons hit a pair of free throws with 11 seconds left to put the Saxons up by one. but Harper Creek's leading scorer hustled down the floor and drove the lane and was fouled with three seconds left in Friday night’s varsity basketball game. Dan Howard sank both ends of the one and one and gave the Beavers a 67-66 win over the Saxons in the Twin Valley contest. "All in all it was one of our better games." said coach Don Schils. "There was a lot of hustle by everybody in the fourth quarter and we able to get ourselves back in the game with it.” The two teams had battled to a 13-13 lie after the first period and the Saxons were down by a triple at the half. In the third quarter Hastings' defense suffered, scoring only eight, while the Heaven scored 17. In the fourth Hastings made a run and took the lead with 33 points, but were un­ able to slow Howard. Fred Jiles and Jim Robbe were keys to the final-period run with Jiles. the team's high scorer with 27. sinking 8-10 free throws and Robbe sending through three from beyond the arc. Robbe ended the game with 17 points and Mike Toburen and Gillons had 10 points. Gillons also led the team with eight rebounds. "Howard is and excellent player and sank seven of seven freethrows," Schils said, "but our kids played very well and made it a good game." The Beavers had beaten the Saxons by 14 in their previous meeting. Hastings will play its final game of the regular season at Albion. Friday night. The Saxons are 2-17 overall and 0-13 in the Twin Valley. Ryan Gillons, here going to the hoop against Sturgis, hit two high-pressure free throws with 11 seconds left on the clock in Friday's game with Harper Creek. Hastings guard Fred Jiles gets blocked and touted by a Harper Creek defender in Friday night's Twin Valley contest. (Photo courtesy of Perry Hardin) DK downs Parchment for second win; one game remains this season Slowly and methodically, the Delton vanity baaketball team diamantled Ute defence of Parchment. Friday night, and walked away with a convincing 58-41 win in the Injury shortened game. The game was called by officials with 55 seconds left in the contest when a Parchment played w<u Injured. The Panthers of Dellon led after the first period by a triple 9-6 and opened their lead to sis 27-27 by Ibe break. The gap grew to 10 by the end of Ibe third 44-54. The game was called seconds after the final players on the bench had been called to duty on the court, giving everyone oo the team a chance to play, something coach llm Hogoboom has b4t attempting throughout the season. Top scorer for Delton was Gary Fisher who put 15 points in lights. Howie Shattuck added 14 and Chad Lyons, who shut down Parchment's heavy hitter, took the time to add 10 points and grab down seven rebounds. Delion now stands at 2-17 overall and 2­ 11 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with iu final game of the regular season against Paw Paw al home. Friday night. Paw Paw defeated Allegan Tuesday by four points so the game on Friday will give Delton an idea bow well it could do against Ibe 14-5 Tigers in the firs', round of districts next week. Coach Jim Hogoboom gives last minute instructions to his bench players before sending them into the injury-shortened game. Friday night. He said recently the bench tor Delton has been the most dedicated non-starters he's had in a long time. Delton's Casey Craft blocks out a Parchment defender and snags the rebound in' Friday night's KVA victory. SPORTS . • •• •- ■ - " I Hastings JV eagers nipped by Beavers: Scholar-athletes award winners Fifteen seniors from Hastings High School were recognized for both their acedemic and athletic abilities last week The students all carry a 3.5 grade point average or belter and earned a varsity letter. They recerved a T-shirt from the school and will receive a certificate from the MHSAA The award was in conjunction with the Michigan High School Athletic Association schoiarshp award program Winning the awards from Hastings were (sitting from left): Melissa Schreiner. Charity Cruttenden, Danielle Diperl and Joe James. Standing: Sarah McKeough. Marie DeWitt, Jeremy Kelly. Amanda Jennings. Tom Sorenson. Derek Chandler. Jason Beeler. Angie From and Becky Andersen Farm Bureau Insurance gives a $1.000 scholarship in each sport for stale-level award winners. Offense was the name of the game Friday night with a combined score of 137 points being racked up between the Hastings and Harper Creek junior varsity teams and 13 triples swishing the net. The problem was. one too many three went through for Harper Creek as the Saxons lost 70-67. Leading scorer for Hastings was also their top three point shooter Nick Thorton. He had 16 points n the contest, including three from beyond the arc. Casey King. Rocky Wager and Jeff Storrs also sank the long ball. The team held the lead through the first two quarters but the Beavers made a1, defensive stand in the third and held the ! junior Saxons to nine points. Harper Creek was able to sink their free , throws down the stretch to take the win. . "Both teams shot very well tonight." said , coach Jeff Denny, "but free throws made the difference." The Saxons made ll-20 while ] the Beavers sank 13-17. ; Also scoring in double figures for the I Saxons were Jay Bollhouse with 14, Kyle > Pohja with 13 and King with 10. ' The Saxons will close out the season ? with a road game at Albion tomorrow night •’ (March 3). 3 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 2, 1995 — Page 11 Coaches analyze district basketball pairings, chances of Saxons, Panthers, Trojans March I hit he calendar and the fabled "March Madness" hit the area boys high school basketball teams tike a Stinger on a MiG. Every team has a chance, no matter what its overall or league record, to make an Impact and collect up a district championship trophy. Hastings. Delton and ThomappleKellogg. three local teams which are part of District No. 47. have drawn lots and have found out their route to the championship honors. Allegan and Wayland are the other two teams in the district bracket. Kun holzhueter. coach of the ThomappleKcllogg team said the Trojans can beat any team in the districts on a given night, but. the oppisitc is also true. "We have been up and down in our last few games and as the win over Delton shows, other teams could beat us as well." He said the week s break between the finals game for the Trojans and its first district game will give his team a chance to watch the other teams play and his kids a chance to work themselves up for the game. "Allegan is probably the favored team." Holzhueter said. "The games are on their floor and they have a 14-5 record, but what ever happens. I see every game as being a question (See accompanying bracket) What isn't obscure to Schils is the way his team has been playing. "We've been playing some of our best basketball of the season recently and that's what we want. Over the past month we have played very well against some very good teams so we are convinced that we have a chance to win the championship." the Hastings coach said. Should Hastings get by Wayland, the Saxons would lake on the winner of the Thomapple-Kellogg semi-final contest The Trojans also received a first-mnd bye and will play against the winner of the Delton vs. Allegan first-round game, which is scheduled for Monday at 7 p.m. Delton's coach. Jim Hogoboom said he'd rather see an upset in the early rounds instead of in the later rounds. Delton has won two of its past three games for a 2-17 overall record with one game remaining, while Tigers are 15-4. Delton's record doesn't show the double handful of games the Panther's lost by less than pair of possessions. "It won't be easy for us." Hogoboom said. "To beat Allegan, we are going to have to do three things: One. maintain control of the ball; Two cover their three point shooters; 1 hree. don't give them a second chance al pulling the ball in the hoop." He sees Allegan as the favored team, mostly because they will be playing on their floor, but also because of their record. "Originally. I would have said Middleville would have the best chances of winning the districts." Schils said, "but they have been struggling of late." The Trojans. 15-4, lost to I-akewood in a non-conference game. Tuesday by three points, but clinched the OK Blue title. Friday over Coopersville. They also defeated Hastings and Delton earlier in the season; both games were close. Last Tuesday the Trojans topped Delton 36-35 by forcing a turnover in the final seconds in the paint under DK's basket. Allegan (14-5) lost Tuesday night's contest to Paw Paw 68-64. Delton will host Paw Paw to end their season. Friday. Shils said Allegan and TK can afford to have a sub-par and still be able to come away with a win in the districts, but Hastings can't. "We will have to play well in every game, we can't have a bad one or we will be gone." dogfight. Tue Saxons, with a final game tomorrow night against Albion, starts with a firstround bye and will play Wayland in the semi finals. Hastings carries current record of 2-17 and Wayland is 3-16. Coach Don Schils said the Wildcats played very aggressively on defense in its most recent game against Forest Hills Central. Tuesday. Wayland lost the game but Schils said "both teams played hard defensively and took out the offense threat." He said it was a very strange game so the type of offense and defense the Saxons will see in its first district game is still a HHS JV spikers pound Albion The Hastings junior varsity volleyball team got 10 service points from Mcghann Murphy and eight from Andrea Dreyer on ns wal to a 15-2. 15-3 win over Albion, last Thursday. Also scoring for Hastings was Elena Saxon frosh end eager season The Hastings freshman basketball team ended the season with a 61-38 (humping of Harper Creek. Friday night. The Saxons led 22-15 at the half and YMCA News and Scores: Sunday Family Open Gyms March 5. will be the last Sunday open gy m of the winter season. The gym opens at 2 and clcaes at 4 p.m. Activities will be basketball, volleyball, and rollerskating. Bring your own equipment The cost of the activity is $2 per person with S family cap of $5. Those with youth in grades six or lower must be accompanied by a parent. The cost for those in seventh grade or older who will be coming without a parent is 1»pappaeMm Annual Candy Sale Mark your calendars now. for the YMCA's annual candy sale. From March 4-March 18. any youth can earn their way to summer fun be selling "The World's Finest" chocolate bar. and earn 45 cents towards any Barry County YMCA program of their choosing AH salesmen, with their parent or guardian, must attend an orientation meeting on March 4. before any candy can be distributed. The meeting will be held at the YMCA of­ fice. 234 E State (next to Sister's Fabnc) at 10 a.m. Parties who are unable to attend must call the YMCA to make special arrangements County Wide Family Camhal On March 17. from 6:45-8:15 p.m.. the Hastings middle school gym will be transformed into the biggest carnival this community has ever seen There will be balloons, a cake walk. sootier car races, a cross bow shoot, dart throw, a fish pond, a sucker tree, a space walk, face painting and more. Tickets for the activities will be sold at 25 cents a piece and all proceeds will help send needy youth to YMCA programs this summer f YMCA Mens Basketball Standings W-L Union Bank.. .................................................. 10-1 Carpenters Plumbing........................................ 7-4 Carts Market...................................................... 6-5 Ag. Boys.............................................................. 5-6 Riverbend.............................................................3-8 Irau Heads........................................................... 2-9 A League 1SG........................................................................ 7-3 Petersons............................................................. 5-5 Blairs Landscaping........................................... 5-5 NAC......................................................................4-5 Hamiltons Excavating. ....................3-6 B I-eague: Minor Hearing Aid Center.........................................10-1 Viking.................... 6-5 Hastings Drill Team..........................................5-6 Larry Poll Realty.............................................. 4-7 Pennock Hospital.............................................. 3-9 B League: Minor Lakewood Merchants ........ 10-1 Hastings Merchants......................................... 6-5 Bosley Pharmacy.............................................. 4-7 Clearview Professional................................... 2-9 Results C League — Riverbend 33 vs. Carpenters Plumbing 37; Union Bank 57 vs. Ag. Boys 55; Carts Market 38 vs. Iron Heads 22 B Minor Ixague — Pennock Hospital 46 vs Hearing Aid Center 48; Viking 41 vs. Larry Poll Realty 36. B Major League — Hastings Merchants 69 vs. Lakewood Merchants 73; Clearview Pro fesstonai 68 vs. Bosleys Pharmacy 72. A League — Petersc.is 55 vs. ISG 73; NAC forfeited to Blairs Landscaping. YMCA High School Indoor Soccer Team W-L Beaver Cleavers............................................. 1 -0-0 Soccer Kickers............................................... 1-00 Garbage Men.................................................. 1-1-0 Frog Force...................................................... 0-1-0 Numero Uno................................................... 0-1-0 YMCA Adult Indoor Soccer Tarn W-L-T Green................................................................7-0-0 Black .................................................. 4-34) Gray...................................................................3-44) Red.................................................................... 0-74) BOWLING SCORES Thursday Angels Ray James Elec 63-37; Outboard Inn 62%-37%; Ups A Downs 54-46; Big B's 52-48; NashviDe Chiro 52-48; Melaleuca Inc. 45%-54%; C-dar Creek 40-52; Trouble Shooters 23-69. Good Games A Scries: L. Watson 161; K. Lexnaar 138; B Weiler 164; B Cuddahec 197; K Carr 170; C Guernsey 163; T Lof­ tus 166; J Lewis 192-497; C Burbce 159-440; S Dunn 163; K McMillon 169; B Moody 194. 234. 222. 650. J Fisher 166; C. Mugridge 143. 366; L. Apsey 178. Sunday Night Mixed Freeman s 63-29; Alley Cats 54%-37%; Fearsome 4 53-35; B.S.ers 52-40. HAL 52-40; Holey Rollers 49-43; Friends 47-45; Diehards 46%-45%; Rookies 45%-46%; Load Hogs 45-47; Misfits 45-47. Tasma man's 44-48; Dynamites 43%-48%; Begin­ ners 4O%-51 %; 9 and a Wiggle 37-55; Reallv Rotten* 36%-55%; Undecided 36-56; Hooter Crew 35-42 Womens High Games and Series - B Moody 223-543; D VanCampen 204-511; S Neymeiyer 182-498; L Davis 192-493. D Kral Iman 169-482; L Tilley 200-480; S San born 171-474. M Bowman 168-MO. M Hodges 155-424. D Woody 164-415. D Vickers 152-408. K. Rentz 157-407. S Craven 146-396. S Howell 158-393. D Bar umus 184. P Freeman 182. S Snider 160; A Graham 134; K Ruse 128 Mem High Games and Series - K Bushee 212-559; D Barnes 212-553; B Rentz 222-520; J Woods 207-520. W Fnend 209-521. M Freeman 231-514. M Cross 202-514; R Fay 191-502. S Sanborn 199-501; D McClurkin 165-470; M Smedberg 162-463. E Gates 128-358; J Bar umus 222. R Swift 188; G Snyder 185. R Bowman 181. F Huey 178. R Snyder Ill 166; T James 161. J Davis 160 Mclen with six. Jodie Songer with four and Megan Pierce with two. The ham’s record in 5-2 against Twin Valley opponents and played its final match of the season against Charlotte, last night. Thursday A.M. Hummen 60-42; Siow Pokes 59-41; Hastings Bowl %-44; Bosleys 55%-44%; Varneys 55%-*4%; Leftovers 51-49; Thornappic Tnumg Post 47%-5?-i; Question Mark* 44%-55%; Algonquin Farm 44-56; Valley Realty 42-58; Nite-n-Gales 4O%-59%; LeHarves 40%-59%. Good Games and Series — J. Rice 206-512; B Norns 186-490; F Schneider 175-489; P Godbey 163-473; K Thomason 182-477; C Stuart 166-447. P Frederickson 160-430; 1 Ruthruff 144-429. B Sexton 152-419. K. Joppie 166-410. B Moore 152-405; T Teixeira 164-400. L Allen 156-382; F Villa 130-371; K Moore 138-324; J. Piper 122-308. B Bodo 108-298. P. Fisher 174; S. Lambert 156; S. Mogg 155; P Hamilton 155: L. Johnson 151; P Rumsey 145; I Seeber 136; B Estep 136 Senior Citizens Nash 74-26; Woodmansee 67-33. Schlachter 6040. Otis 57%-42%; Keumpel 52%-47%; Brodock 51-49. D Hall 5O%-49%. Fnend 50%-49%; Ludescher 48%-5l%; Snyder 46-54. Keeler 45-55; N Hall 45-55; Beckwich 45-55. Brewer 43%-56%; Kasmsky 43-57; Moucoulis 43-57. Jasick 42-58; M Hall 33-67 Ladies Good Game — P Snyder 155; F Schneider 169; S Pennington 204. E Ulnch 176; B Vrogindewey 146. M Hall 148; E Mesecar 174; L Johnson 151. D Brewer 145; M Carpenter 113. I Seeber 145; I Hilson 153; J Kasmsky 165; D Greenfield 156; B Kruko 142. K Colvin 169. L Fnend 153 Mem Good Game - B Vrogindewey 172. C. Roc 165; R Foster 182. G Brown 175. C Baker 222. A Hindricksen 153; W Brodock 164. J Kasmsky 181. B Terry 185. L Perry 174. M Garber 140; H Keeler 190 ~ Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 58-42; Mace's Ph. 58-42; F. H. Parties 56%-43%; Varney's Stables 56%-43%; H & S Machine 53%-46%; Eye and Em Specialist* 50%-49%; Misfit* 49%-50%; Nashville Chiropractic 47-53; Lifestyles 36%-63%; Valley Realty 34-66 High Gaines and Series —K Sutfin 208-547; S. Pennington 193-512; T Chnstopher 191-513; M Matson 186-506; B Miner 191-505; P Smith 186-485; P Castleberry 172-545; F Schneider 168-454; B Norns 168-451; B Johnson 157-438; R Reichard 154-425. J Leo 144-399; E. Ham montrec 205-438. S. Merrill I62M47; M Dull 142-401; B Vrogindewey 149-398; M Havwood 93-218. J Gardner 155-393; R Murphy 158-414; C. Bishop 163-430; L. Elliston 217; E Mesecar 181; B Hathaway 168; D Bums 151; Y Markley 157; J. Kasmsky 156 Tuesday Mixed Gillons Construction 32-12; Pin Seekers 26-18; Thornapple Lake Trading Post 25-19; Woodmansee Construction 23-21; Consumers Concrete 21-23; Country Bumpkins 20-23; Neil's Printing 19-25; Black Sheep 18-26; Mason/Davts Line 18-26; Lil Demons 17-26. Lost Points 1. Mens High Games & Series M Zimmerman 170; S Hyde 180. H Bowman 218-574, D. Gillons 150. Womens High Games A Series L Gillons 160; D McCole 182-501. roared during the third quarter for a 40-23 lead with eight minutes remaining in the game. Coach Scott Allen said the Saxons played a good third quarter and the Beavers were never able to mount a threat for the lead. Scoring leaders for the Saxons were Mike Sulcer with nine and Mark Arens and Darnell Day with eight points each. Day also had seven rebounds and Evan Winkler had three assists Sulcer. Arens. Day and Ed Vandcrmolcn each had three steals The team ends the season 8-11. Hastings frosh spikers undefeated The Hastings freshman volleyball team remained undefeated with a 15-0, 15-3 blasting of Albion, last Thursday. The win gave the frosh Saxons an 11-0 record on the season The team played its final game of the season last night at Charlotte. In the win over Albion, Stephanie Jiles led the tcapj with 12 service points in the first game, seven of which were aces. Sarah Bcllgraph had 10 points in the second game and Becca Keeler and Lisa Conklin led the team in spikes. WINDOW SHOPPING! CALL PARAMOUNT FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE...BEST QUALITY... BEST SERVICE...GUARANTEEDIII whole House Full of windows gF$1199‘: CALL NOW FOR FREE MARBLE SILLS, interest Rates Have Dropped! O-Money Down E-Z FINANCING AVAILABLE FREE ESTIMATES Bay Windows ? S239...J ...with window purchase for sub structure. WOOD FILLED B9S LIFETIME WARRANTY windows $500 Each Per Month • Free Garden Window • Free Screens/Locks * Free Thermo Glass * Free Trim Work • Free Double Strength Glass PARAMOUNT IMPROVEMENTS Call Toll Free — 1-800-288-4385 State License No. 2101109016 "Based on 6 Double Hungs • 1 Picture Window 1200 sq. in. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 2, 1995 MORTGAGE SALE LEGAL NOTICES Notice of MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Douglas S COOK and Cathy J COOK husband and wife to Heartwell Mortgage Corporation a Michigan Cor porotion. Mortgagee dated October 19. 1939 and recorded on October 24 1989. in Liber 490, on poge 165. BARRY County Records. Michigan, and BARCLAYSAME RICAN MORTGAGE CORPORA TION o North Carolina Corporation by on assign ment dated October 30. 1989 and recorded on November 8. 1989 in liber 490. on page 823 the sum ol FIFTY THREE THOUSAND TWO HUN DREO FORTY NINE DOLLARS AND 6) CENTS ($53,249.61). including interest at 10.500% per Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE. BARRY County Michigan and ore described o* SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) State of Michigan Probate Court Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by Steven A. Gulch and Groce E Gulch husband ond wife mortgagor to State Bonk of Caledonia a Michigan bonking corpora­ tion of 627 E. Mom St. Caledonia Michigan 49316 mortgagee, by a mortgage dated December 18 MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho* been mode in the conditions of o mortgage mode by GENE C ZANDE A SINGLE MAN to FIRST OF AMERICA BANK MICHIGAN N.A THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Mortgagee, doted August 2 1990 ond recorded on December 18. 1990, in liber 509 on poge 570 BARRY COUNTY Records Michigan on tgogee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due ond payable forthwith. dred ninty eight and 35 100 Dollars ($70,998.35) including interest ot 8.625*. per annum Under the power of sole contained in said mor 1995 in the probate courtroom Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of proved noike i* hereby given that *oid mortgage pointed personal representative of Basil B Willis who lived at 721 West Walnut. Hostings. Michigan premises, or some port ol them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse Hostings. Ml at the will of the deceased dated January 26. 1993 and codicils dated September 23. 1994 be admitted Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN BARRY County. Michigan and ore Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all continue on the principal balance of $52,767 56 at law hot been instituted to recover the debt vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged the 19th day of October. 1989 by LARRY E. BURD. SR . and LOUANNE BURD, husband and wife, as Mortgagor to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDO UNION a credit union organized and existing power of sole contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such cose mode and provided, and to mortgage and all legal costs charges and ex penses including attorneys fees allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be Situated It the Township of Johnstown. Barry the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County and State of Michigan in Liber 490 of Records. Poge PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent's Estate File No 95-21575 SE Estate of BASIL B WILLIS deceased TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS unless presented to the (proposed) personal dance with I948CL 600.324) (d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption period Attorneys and Counselors 30300 Telegraph Rood. Sui.e 201 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File <95010232 BARCLAYSAMERtCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in Township of Thornoppie. Barry County Michigan and ore described as follows Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof a* recorded in Liber I of Plot* on page 2, EXCEPT the East 9 feet thereof for highway purpose*, and commonly known at 403 Sherman Street. Mid­ dleville. Michigan redemption period will be six (6) months from the (3-16) File No 95-21581-IE Estate of LOW M. OS8UN Deceased Security No <53^16-1668 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record Gockier Rood. Middleville MORTGAGE BALE center 1/4 of said Section 19; thence South 2085 71 feet along the North and South 184 line of said Sec Dated February 8 1995 TWOHEY MAGGINI PlC less, to the North line ol "West Beach. " according to the recorded Plat thereof, thence South 89*48 30 West. 158.27 feet along the North line of sard Plot; thence North 39*12' East, 276.2) feet. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Ml Court. Courts and Low Building. 220 West Court St. date of publication of this notice. Notice Is further beginning. ALSO. Commencing at the center of Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 8 West; thence conditions of a mortgage mode by Clare I. Ellis and Beach." according to the recorded Plat thereof, thence North 89*48'30" East. 42.49 feet along the North line of said Plat, thence North 38*51' East tgogors) to COMERICA BANK (t/k/O Security Na t ionol Bonk of Battle Creek). Mortgagee, dated Ju­ ly 11. 1978 ond recorded on July 17. 1978. In Uber 237 on page 122 BARRY County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to . . ... ___ i ___ _4 rir.uTtcu North and South 1 Z4 line; thence North along said IZ4 line to the place of beginning. ALSO. Commen­ cing at the center ol said Section 19; thence South THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY SIX DOLLARS AND 01 CENTS ($18,436.01). including interest at 11.000% per annum the Northerly line ol said private rood; thence North 51*08' East. 121.11 feet io the true place of beginning, and running thence South 39*12 West 170.00 feet, thence North 51 *08 West 320 00 feet thence North 39*12" East. 170.00 feet, thence South vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage Defoult bos occurred in o mortgage mode by to First National Bonk of Michigan dated March 20. 1992 and recorded on March 31. 1992 in liber 539 poge 289 Barry County records No proceedings >■ n«~ ta.swu The mortgogo will be foreclosed by o sola of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday. March 9. 1995 al 2 00 p.m. local time. Circuit Court. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest at 13.95 percent, legal costs, attorney The property is located in the City of Hostings. Barry County, Michigan, and is described in the mortgage os: The redemption period shall be 6 months from Sold premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. BARRY County. Michigan ond are described as of beginning, thence North on the West 1 /8 line 22 rods to the center of highway M-37. thence Foster Dated. February 20. 1995 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION REED. STOVER B O CONNOR. P.C. Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 By; Robert C. Engels. One of its Attorneys (3/23) Hostings, according to the recorded plat thereof PARCEL B: Beginning at the Southwest corner of East 43.75 feet of the North 5.33 rods of Lot 890 of ORDER FOR PURIJCATKM ON IIEAMNG South 31.5 feet to the point of beginning Case No 92-3408 TO: JIMMY T. NEWBURRY IN THE MATTER OF JOSHUA PAUL NEWBURRY Minor. DOS 10/27/79. A petition has been Wed in Date February 2. 1995 First National Bonk of Michigan conducted by the court on 03/31 /95 at 9:00 a.m. In BARRY COUNTY PROBATE COURT JUVENILE DfVISION. 220 W Court St.. Ste 302. Hostings. Ml. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that JIMMY T. Doted: Febr ary 23. 1995 FIRST OF AMERICA BANK MICHIGAN. N.A RICHARD H. SHAW. P/2) Attorney for Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain and A**ociaie* P C. 401 South Woodward Avenue FHe No 95-21593-NC Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 PROPERTY ADDRESS 3476 WEST SHORE BATTLE CREEK Ml 49017 Security No 382-48-6142 TAKE NOTICE On Thursday. March 23. 1995. at RN’s & LPN’s (3/23) We are looking for tensed nurses with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility full or part time. New graduates are welcome with incividuaiized orientation available. All shifts are available. Wages based on experience. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits and com­ petitive wages. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H IRVING TOWNSHIP COMERICA BANK 519 5. Jefferson St Hostings. Ml 49058 >48-8846 which premises are County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described os follows, to wit: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 34 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46EAST. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 34. A DISTANCE OF 334.35 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF BROOK LODGE ROAD THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 34 05 EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD 74) 10 FEET THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 01'55 WEST. ALONG THE CENTERLINE 153.60 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINU­ ING SOUTH 00 DEGREES 01 55 WE ST. A L ONG SAID CENTERLINE 300 FEET THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 43 EAST 445 39 FEET TO A CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY RIGHT-OF WAY; THENCE NORTH II DEGREES 30-19" WEST. ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF WAY. 306 69 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 43 WEST 384 12 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINN ING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES East Lansing. Ml 48626 (3/2) PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING St., I renting* legal costs and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may the recorded plot thereof, thence West 12 feet. Neil I Khnbofl (P366S3) 200 Ottawa Ave NW — Suite 700 (616) 459 3200 (3/2) Social men* dated December 5. 1974 has been admitted os the will of the deceased. Creditors of the 11811 Hastings. Ml 49058-0248 (616) 945-9557 intersection with a line drown South 51*8' East. 120 feet more or less from the place ol beginning. line of said private rood for the place of beginning 212 Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 459 6168 known address was 11800 Gockier Rood. Mid Janoee. said Section 19. thence North 38’51 feel for the place of beginning; thence South 38*51' West. 149.51 feet thence North 89*48 30 East to the cor dance with MCI 600.324Io. in which cose the Caledonia CLAIMS NOTICE hereinafter detcribed. for the purpose of satisfy- interest in the premises Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, described os: Commencing at the center of said Section 19, thence South 2137 68 feet along the North and Robert I. Byington (F7762I) Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plots on Poge be offered for tale and told to the hlghett bidder 30300 Telegraph Rood Suite 201 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File P95020443 • CARLTON TOWNSHIP • p.m. All board members and citizen* of Township Clerk's and treasurer s reports approved Contact Sue Lemon, RN. DON at 616-945-2407 ext. 444 or Heidi Byrne, RN, ADON at ext. 445 for an interview. Emily Harrison Board of Review ...will meet on March 7, 1995, 1 p.m., at the Carlton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058, to organize and review the 1995 assessment roll. The Board of Review will meet the public for assess­ ment review at the Carlton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058, phone 616-945-5990, on the following dates: MONDAY, MARCH 13 9:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 14 9:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. And any other dates necessary to equalize and finalize the 1995 assessment roll. If you are unable to attend, phone in and write in protests will be taken. MULTIPLIER RATIO 48.34 1.0343 AGRICULTURAL 50.00 1.00 COMMERCIAL 1.00 50.00 INDUSTRIAL 1.0720 46.64 RESIDENTIAL N.C. N.C. TIMBER CUTOVER N.C. N.C. DEVELOPMENTAL 1.00 50.00 PERSONAL David Kaiser, Supervisor Carlton Township The above multipliers do not mean every parcel will receive the same increase. New construction, additions, etc. have also been accounted for. Starting in 1995 property taxes will be calculated using Taxable Value instead of State Equalized Value as in the past. Taxable Value is the lower of the 1995 S.E.V. or the 1994 S.E.V. multiplied by 1.026 which is the Consumer Price Index for this period. THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 NashvSe Road. Hastngs, Ml 49058 E.O.E. NOTICE BOARD of REVIEW The Board of Review (BOR) will meet on March 7,1995 at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 Nor­ ris Rd.. Delton, Ml 49046 to review the Assessment Roll. The BOR will meet with the public on March 13th from 9£0a.m. till 12:00 (noon) pm and 1:30 pm til 5.X pm; and March 17th from 1O0 pm till 4:X pm and 6:00 pm till 10:00 pm; and any additional days If necessary to hear appeals For your convenience the BOR would prefer that you schedule appointments by calling 623-2664. The equalization ratios and multipliers classification for 1995 are as follows: Class Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Developmental Ratio (%) 48.40 48.84 50 00 45 X 4849 NOTICE of BOARD of REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene in the City Assessor’s Office, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on: by Multiplier 1.0331 1.02X 1 0000 1.0917 1.0311 The biggest change lor 1995 is the requirement to calculate a •'Taxable Value" for each property which is used to compute properly taxes and is equal to the lower of either 1995 SEV or 1995 Cap­ ped Value. Capped Value is calculated as follows: (1994 Final SEV - Losses) times (the lower of 1 05 or the inflation rate) plus additions (new construction). Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids for services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities at BOR upon 3 days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk by writing to the address above or calling 623-2664 Lloyd S. Goyings. Supervisor Prairieville Township • CITY OF HASTINGS • March 7th, 8th, and 9th 9 A.M. to Noon 1 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. And as many days as may be necessary to review, correct and equalize the 1995 assessment roll. Taxpayers wishing to appeal the assessed value, the capped value, or the taxable value assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review in person or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone 945-2468 Ext. 15 for an appointment. Tentative factors for real prop­ erty assessments In the City of Hastings will be as follows: RATIO FACTOR 1.0000 COMMERCIAL 50.00 INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL 50.00 48.06 1.0000 1.0404 DEVELOPMENTAL 50.00 1.0000 PERSONAL 50.00 1.0000 Sharon Vickery City Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 2. 1995 — page ,3 Legal Notices StitaoHNIcMcMi Pr^taCasrt County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE IndoponBont Probata Lake Odessa Community Center to close this year .■* by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer After yean of serving as a building for ..club meetings, conferences, wedding recep1 dons and various other functions, the Lake -Odessa Community Center officially will . ckw at the end of 1995. "This is not a spur of the moment .decision." said Bernice CkxxJcnxxx. Odessa Township Supervisor. "We’ve had estimates vof the cost to repair the building and update ”jt. and right now we don't have that kind of money." <*■ Construction began around 1955 on Hie cement block building on land originally gowned by the American Legion. Much of the work wxs done by volunteers, and much of the materials were donated. Building continued for several years, producing a structure that held 200 people and provided a meeting place for numerous organizations over the years. L "It has provided a lot of people with a lot of enjoyment over the years." said Clayton Boyce, who volunteered his time to work during the original construction of the Community Center. The Lions Chib, along with other groups, has used the building regularly, and sup­ ported its upkeep: but rentals have declined over the years because the building's appear* * ance has deteriorated. The cost of heating the structure has increased, as have mainte­ nance costs. "There is not another building in Lake Odessa which is available for the general public to use, which is one of the reasons we have kept it open as long as we have." said Goodemoot. "The Lions Club and other groups still regularly use the building." The township has not given up on a community center in Lake Odessa. Goodemoot emphasized. Board members are looking into other ways to provide the necessary facilities for the area. They also are attempting to work out something with the Fair Board to help solve the situation. Listed as problems are the need of new kitchen facilities, new bathrooms and a new floor. While new roofing was pul on the building some lime ago. work needs to be done from the bottom to the top. says Goodemoot. "We may put it to the voters to see if they want to put up a new building." says Goode­ moot. voicing another option. When questioned about the role the American Disabilities Act might play on the closing of the center, Goodemoot said that does not really enter into the decision. "A small, inexpensive ramp at the back door would make II completely accessible to everyone." said Goodemoot. "That does not really enter into it at all. People have begun going outside of the area looking for better facilities." "Rentals on the building have declined." said Diane Tomandl. township treasurer. She gave a figure of $60,000 to $75,000 as a cost of fixing up the building. Barry County Residents Knowiny your community and its people mates you fed "mon al home. " The Hastings Banner ...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities.sporting events and much more You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. Hastings Banner ".Hatiny Barry County residents feet at home for ova too years. " — NOTICE — HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING MARCH 6, 1995 - 7:00 P.M. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For the Hope Township Planning Commission to hear the following: 7:00 p.m. - to consider the request of Ron Daniels of Go Go Auto Parts, 7709 Kingsbury Road, Section 22 Hope Township, for a Special Exception Use Permit to enlarge his business. Salvage yards are legal special exception uses in the AR zoning district in which this business is located, but a hearing is required for enlargement. The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43 Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Dave Farmer Hope Township Zoning Administrator 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 948-2464 Filo No. 95 21585-IE Eslate of Margaret Olivo Alexander Social Security No 372 209988 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barrod or ef­ fected by the following. The decedent whose lost known address was 7878 5. Wall Lake Rood. Delton. Michigan 49046 died 1-28-95. An instrument dood 10-13-94 hos been admitted a* the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Michael Alexander. 1716 Lansing Rood, lot 3. Charlotte. Michigan 48813, or to both the indpendont personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to if. Gregory R. Bos mo, (P30323) 427 South Westnedge Kofamaxoo. Ml 49007 381-97W (3/2) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY File No 94 650 CH TOODW SHOUP ond TAMMY I. SHOUP Plaintiffs. CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY TREASURER. STATE OF MICHIGAN. STATE OF MICHIGAN LOCAL PROPERTY SERVICES DIVISION ROBERT SHAFFER BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER ROBERT RUSSELL. CHAIRAAAN. BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION. PATRICIA I BAKER. SUTER VISOR HOPE TOWNSHIP DAVID I SLATER AND DARLENE SLATER, husband ond wife: NEIL WILDER 8 NANCH WILDER, husband ond wife; RICHARD HUVER 8 SUNNY HU VER husband ond wife; DUANE R BUTLER 8 MABEL LOUISE BUTLER has band and wife. ARDELLE J KNOBLOCH KEVIN ROTHENBERG. a single man; GUS B. JONES 8 KAREN JONES, husband ond wife. OLD KENT MOR TGAGE CORP.. FRANK GYARMATHY. a single man; COMERICA MORTGAGE COBP ; CHARLES A RICHARDSON AND TERESA RICHARDSON husband ond wife; ROBERT t WHEELER AND SUSAN A WHEELER, husband and wife; HOUSE MOULD FINANCE CORP III. GO-GO AUTO PARTS. INC.; CENTURY 21 C2INDER REALTY INC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REAL ESTATE DIVISION WILLIAM NUDING AND BETTY JO NUDING hus­ band ond wife. GEORGE D. FIGEL AND SUE A. FIGEL; JAMES I FIGEL AND BRENDA FIGEL. hus band ond wife. ATTORNEY DAVID H. TRIPP. SCHOOL EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION BRADLEY J THOMPSON 8 CONSTANCE THOMPSON husband and wife. DON I SCHOFIELD 8 MARY L. SCHOFIELD, husband ond wife: DEAN JOHNCOCK AND SORED JOHNCOCK husband ond wife; BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.; GERALD I. HINE AND MARGERY I HINE, husband ond wife: NELSON K. HINE. RICHARD A HOLMES 8 WAINETTA M HOLMES husband and wife; FIRST COM­ MUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION JAMES T HAFFENDEN. a single man MICHIGAN NATIONAL HANK WILLIAM COOK JR. 8 MARIAN A. COOK, husband and wife; GEORGE1. TIDD AND HARRIET E TIDD husband and wife. JAMES W MORR 8 WILMA I MORR husband ond wHe. FRANCIS J. OBRIEN a single man AND GAYLE I. SIEGEL Defendants Cynthia P Ortega (P33642) REED STOVER 8 O CONNOR. P C. Attorneys for Plaintiffs 800 Comerica Building Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616) 381-3600 ORDER GRANTNG VERIFIED MOTION FOR SUBSTITUTED SERVICE At a session of said Court held in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, on the 9th day of February 1995 PRESENT HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER. CIRCUIT JUDGE This matter having come before the Court on the Plmntiffs' Verified Motion for Substituted Service pursuant to MCR 2.105(1) and MCR 2 106 The Court having considered the Verified Motion and having determined that service by publication in this instance is the only available manner reasonably calculated to give the Defendants. Richard and Sunny Huver. George and Sue Figel. Nelson Hine. James ond Wilma Morr. Don and Mary Schofield. David ond Darlene Slater. Neil ond Nancy Wilder. Dean ond Sigred Johncock. Francis J O'Brien and Gayle I. Siegel actual notice of the proceedings ond an opportunity be heard Now therefore IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Al ID AD­ JUDGED that the above-described Deft ndants shall be given notice of these proceedings by publication of a copy of this Order once er<h week for three consecutive weeks in a newsprper in the county where the Defendants reside, if known, ond if not in the county where this action is pending. No additional mailing of copies it required because the Plaintiffs have already attempted ser­ vice by moiling. This action is to vacate a portion of the Oak Hill Resort Plat which lies immediately adjacent to the Plaintiffs' lot. which is lot 8. Specifically, the area which they desire to vacate is more particularly described os follows BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 8 OAK HILL RESORT. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS PAGE 23. THENCE NORTH 55*30 EAST 50 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8 THENCE SOUTH 62*32* EAST ALONG A SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8 TO THE WATERS EDGE OF LONG LAKE THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AND WESTERLY ALONG SAID WATERS EDGE OF LONG LAKE TO A POINT LYING ON A SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8 SAID POINT BEING SOUTH 65* EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 65* WEST ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION LINE OF LOT 8 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING EXCEPT FOR THAT PORTION THEREOF DEDICATED AND OR BEING USED AS LAKE DRIVE (ALSO KNOWN AS HURT DRIVE) (The "Extension Parcel ) If any of these Defendants have any objection to this action, they must file on answer with the court at 720 West State Street. Hostings Ml 49058 within 21 days from the date of this publication or take such oction os is permitted by low or court rule If the Defendants fail to answer or to take any other action the Plaintiffs may enter a default and take their judgment against these Defendants Honorable Richard M. Shuster Circuit Judge (3 ’9) NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING REGARDING VACATING A PORTION OF WEST BENSON ST. County of Barry NOTICE OF HEARING TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS Notice is hereby given that the Hostings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Coun cil Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hostings. Michigan on Monday, March 13. 1995 at 7 45 p.m to hear ob jections or comments on ’he voca‘.on of ’he follow ing W. Benson Street in the Toffee Addition from a point approximately 40 feet West of the SE corner of Lot 8. Block 3 of the Toffee Addition extending West to the West line of Toffee Addition The City reserves on easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. The City of Hastings shall not be responsible to the owners of property adjacent to said easement for any damage which may result to driveways, walkways parking areas trees or shrubs, or other improvements on said property by reason of laying, maintaining repairing and operating said utilities, but the City of Hastings, shall be responsible to such owners for restoring, grading ond seeding of said proper ty. The burden ond benefit of this Easement is in tended, so far as may be. to attach ond run with the land. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing The city will prov.de necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings 102 S. Broadway or coll (616) 945-2468 or TDD coll relay service 1-800-649-3777. Sharon Vickery City Clerk (3 9) File No 94 2392 AD 94 7393 AD 94-3394 AD Ain the matter of VANESSA MOLLY AND HENRY BATEMAN, adoptee TO RONNIE BELDON BATEMAN, whose last known address is unknown ond whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On March 16. 1995 al 10:00 a m. in the Probate Courtroom. 720 W. Court St.. Hostings Ml 49058 before RICHARD H SHAW. Pro bote Judge a hearing will be hold on the PETITION TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. The low provides that you should be notified of ’his hear­ ing. Il you foil to appear at this hearing YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE TERMINATED February 6. 1995 Faith Pease 10009 Gorbow Rd Middleville. Ml 49333 (3/2) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by Leon G. Von Ess ond Jeon Von Ess. husband ond wife, and Wendell Ross and Dona Ross, husband ond wife, mortgagors, to State Bonk of Caledonia, o Michigan bonking corporation of 677 E. Main Street. Caledonia, Ml 49316. mor­ tgagee. by a mortgage dated November 15. 1990. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on November 16. 1990. in Liber 508. poge 299 Because of so»d default, the mortgagee hos declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the dote of this notice, there is claimed to be due. including for principal ond interest on said mortgage, the sum ol 5137.445.85, and interest will continue on the principal balance of 5136.756.45 at the rote of 11.5 percent. No suit or proceeding tn low hos been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgoge. or any part NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice hl hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: CASE NO SP. 14-94 Maude Town, (applicant) LOCATION: On the southeast comer of Gurd and PHer Rds. In Sec. 1. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to ex­ tract gravel Irom the property. CASE NO SP. 3-95 — Lawrence and Tracy 0*Deo. (applicants). LOCATION: At 5325 Lacey Rd . on the North side between North Ave. and Cose Rds. in Sec 6 Assyria Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for temporary housing for health Impaired parent. MERING DATE: March 13, 1995. TIME; 7 JO p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts ond law Building at 220 West Court St.. Hostings. Mrchrgon interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspection of the above described property will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (doted between 11-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plann ing Office at 948-4830 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids ond services, such os signers for »he hearing impaired ond audio tapes ol printed materials being considered at the meeting to In­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting/hear ing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Berry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the following: Coordinator 220 W. State Street. Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891, Nancy I. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (3/2) Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such cose mode ond proviaed, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges ond ex­ penses. including attorneys* foes allowed by low. ond all taxes ond insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sole, said mortgoge will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises at public sole to the highest bidder at the Eost door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, on March 21. 1995 at 2:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgoge ore situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan. and ore desenbed as follows Lot 13 ond 14 of Noffke s South Lake Plal. accor­ ding to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on poge 50. ond commonly known os 6839 Noffke Drive, Caledonia. Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sole, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCI 600.324to. in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the dote of sole. Dated: February 8. 1995 TWOHEY MAGGINI PLC Attorneys for State Bonk of Caledonia By Donald H. Passenger 217 Waters Building Grand Ropkts, Ml 49503 (616)499-6168 (3-16) OUR CD RATE IS SO BIG, WE HAD TO LAY IT IN SIDEWAYS. This hardy rate also comes with a very nice term — 15 MONTHS. Besides sizable earnings, your money is insured by the FDIC to s100,000. Call or visit your nearest Hastings City Bank office today. Any way you look at it, this is one great BIG rate. ^Hastings CCitg J^ank Safe and sound since 1886 LOUAL MOusero Hastings 945-2401 Mid die Mlle 795-3338 Bellevue 763-9418 . MMn FDIC Nashville 852-0790 Caledonia 891-0010 Wayland 792-6201 •500 00 minimum t<> open CD Compounded quarter^ renaMy for eerly *ithdr>wal Annuai Percentage Yield accurate a> of 2 16 95 and refierts reinvestment of interest Rates are subject to change �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 2, 1995 Hickory Corners firefighter stands mute to arson charge A Hickory Comers firefighter stood mute Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court to a charge that he burned a motor home in October to defraud the insurance company A mN guilty plea was entered on behalf of Paul J. Vandenberg. 35. of Hickory Comers He is charged with burning insured property, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. A March 16 pre-trial was scheduled. Two other men are charged in the case. Lonnie L. Mann. 26. of Hickory Comers, and Norman L. Mann. 31. of Battle Creek. The men face charges identical to Vandenberg's. They were arraigned on the charges in circuit court in February. Both stood mute and not guilty picas were entered on their behalves. State police troopers who investigated the case said the 1971 Champion motor bore, which belonged to Vandenberg, was burned by the Manns at Vandenberg s request. At the time of the fire. Vandenberg was a lieutenant on the Hickory Comers fire department and a reserve police officer with the Prarieville Police Department. The fire occurred on the morning of Oct 27 at the corner of Land and Sheffield Roads, police said. Hickory Corners firefighters and Barry Township police responded to the blaze. Norman Mann is scheduled to stand trial May 22. A May 10 final pre-trial and motion hearing have also been set for him A March 9 pre-trial is scheduled for Lonnie Mann. In other recent court business: • An April 17 trial was set for a 29-yearold Freeport woman accused of delivering LSI) in November 1993. An April 6 final pre-trial was also set for Rhonda K. Slusscr. Slower is charged with delivering LSD. a felony punishable by up to seven years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. She stood mute to the charge last March and a not guilty plea was entered on her behalf. COURT NEWS: • An April 24 trial was scheduled for a 24year-old Plainwell man accused of possessing a handgun and marijuana in December. An April 13 final pre-trial was also set for Richard E Cheese man He is charged with carrying a concealed weapon, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2,500 fine. He also faces a charge he possessed marijuana with the intent to deliver it, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both He is also charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the maximum sentences on the other charges by one and one half limes. He stood mute to the charges in January and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A 33-year-old Hastings woman accused of delivering drugs in November pleaded no contest to the charges. Monika M. Anderson pleaded no contest to three counts of delivering marijuana, which is punisliable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. She also pleaded no contest to a charge that she attempted to conspire to deliver LSD. which carries a maximum sentence of three-and-a-half yean in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction can be entered, but the plea is not an admission of guilt in any other court mailer, such as a civil suit. Anderson's pleas were made as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In exchange, the prosecute* agreed to drop a charge that Anderson conspired to deliver LSD. which is punishable by up to seven Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 M anted WANTED: Wood Chest Dress er. Call after 5:00pm 945-2090. Community \olicex Ada Elementary Spring Arts and Crafts Show is Here! One of West N1 khipans finest Over 110 Exhibitors. Saturday March 4, 1995 i 9:00am-4:00pm. Free bus shuttle from Nearby Ada Christian. Lunch served all day. Raffle with over 100 Hems. 25 cent entrance. NO STROLLERS PERMITTED. 731 Ada Drive, off M-21 (East Fulton). Help Wanted ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME taking applications. 16 hrs. a week. Must be very responsible! Cooking and clean­ ing daily. Must have some adult care experience. Must be 18-35 yean old and female. $6.00 an hour. Physical work involved. Call after 6:00pm 948-9433 I hunk THANK YOU A great big heartfelt thank you to my co workers at Barry Coun­ ty Transit and especially Joe Bleam, Barb Avery and Wendall Smith, who responded with concern and compassion at the lime of my accident. Thanks guys, you're the greatest Richard Dibell I or Salt BEDROOM SET: 7 piece beautiful oak finish with King Serta mattresses, excellent condition. $1,100 new, sell $325. 517-393-5178 __________ FOR SALE: Wcider Workout Station, $35. 374-4145 after 5pm.________________________ QUEEN BRASS BED, with firm mattress, beautiful head­ board, 3 months old, cost $650, sacrifice $200. Sofa A Chair, earth tones, (like new) cost $“50, sen $275. 517-393-5178 HELP WANTED: Mechanic position available Gavin Chev­ rolet Middleville. Apply in person. ask for ScotL E.O.E. HELP WANTED: CLEAN­ ING for local business. 6-8/hrs. a week Send inquiries to Ad 1360, c/o Reminder, PO Box 188. Hastings. Ml 49058. NOW HIRING, $420 PER WEEK TO START! CUSTOMER SERVICE. Local factory outlet now has 13 immediate openings in it’s Customer Service Department. Must be a high school graduate & be able to start immediately. Excellent benefit package & monthly profit sharing. For interview call 616-948-8456 between llam5pm._________ PART-TIME WORKERS WANTED TO HAND PREPARE MAILING LABELS. YOU MUST HAVE A TYPEWRITER. COMPU­ TER OR GOOD HAND­ WRITING. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS. 1-809-474-2812 (L.D. RATES APPLY). POSTAL JOBS $l2.26/hr. to start, plus benefits. Carriers, sorters, clerks, maintenance, for an application &. exam informa­ tion. Call 1-219-791-1191. ext.. 17 9am-9pm. 7 days. WORK AT HOME Eam $100 to $1,000 per week. 24 hour recorded message, call 1-800-471-4856. AIREDALE PUPPIES AKC. shots, wormed. $350. 616468-7496. Garage Sale AUNT ELLEN SAYS Bargain hunting plus time spent equals money saved. Try China Collec­ tibles A HEY! “We got rocking chain". 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The prosecutor also agreed to recommend that Anderson receive a sentence within the stale's sentencing guidelines. Sentencing was scheduled for April 6. • A 46-year-old Nashville man who manufactured marijuana in June was sentenced to one year in jail and five years of probation. Kenneth C. Allen pleaded guilty in February to the manufacturing charge. Allen pleaded guilty to the charge as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge Allen is a habitual offender, second offense, which could have increased the maximum sentence on the other charge by ooc-and-a-half times. • A 32-year-old Wayland man convicted of drunk driving in December was sentenced to 12 months in jail and five yean of probation. William P. Rountree was also ordered to pay $3,000 in fines and costs. Judge Patrick McCauley said that Rountree has spent time in jail and in prison, but the punishment does not seem to act as a deterrent for him. He said he put Rountree in jail to take him off the streets and protea society. Rountree pleaded guilty in February to the charge of drunk driving, third offense, as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor dismissed a charge that Rountree drove with a suspended license. • A 17-year-old Constantine resident who broke into a home on Guernsey Lake Road was sentenced to six months in jail and three years of probation. Judge Patrick McCauley also ordered David F. Feldberg to pay $1,000 in fines and costs and $259 in restitution. McCauley said be would have sent Feldberg to prison if be had been older or if this had not been his first offense. The judge said that while breaking into somebody's home not as serious a matter as a physical assault. It is still a serious offense because it leaves the victims feeling violated. "People have to responsible for their actions." McCauley said. "We have to tell these young people that if you break and enter a person's home, you're going to jail." Feldberg pleaded guilty in February to the charge of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling. • A 49-year-old Kalamazoo man convicted of unlawfully entering a Delton home in September was sentenced to serve eight weekends in jail. Judge Richard Shaw ordered Ignacio Burciaga to be at the Barry County Jail between 8 a.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. Burciaga was also placed on probation for three years and ordered to pay $1,000 in costs. He pleaded guilty as pan of a plea agreement in February to a charge that he entered the home wf bout breaking into it. In exchange, the | rosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Burcir ga broke into the home. • A 19-year-old Battle Creek man conviaed of breaking into an Evan Road home last March was sentenced to serve five to 15 years in prison. Matthew S. Dorsey also was ordered to pay $2,168 in restitution. His sentence is to be served concurrently with another he is serving in the Corrections Department. He was given 309 days credit. Dorsey pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering as part of a plea agreement in February. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a habitual offender charge that also was pending against Doracy. • A 26-year-old Big Rapids man accused of burglarizing a home on Garbow Road in 1994 was scheduled to stand trial June 5. A May 25 final pre-trial was also set for Kenneth L. Ct4e. He is charged with entering the house without breaking into it. which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2,500 fine. He also faces a charge of committing larceny in a building for allegedly stealing a rifle, knife and money from the home. That charge carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Many happy returns. Give the pft ih* fi»e» mnre than you've given For» hale av S25. you <■*« a piece o( Amenta io vomcone you care ahnui Avk your hanker for a gift certificate upon purchase a gaU, U «rv Cole also is charged with possessing stolen properly worth under $100, a misdemeanor punishable by up 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both He stood mute to the charges in February and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A 38-year-old Middleville woman accused of maliciously damaging two vehicles last March pleaded no contest to a reduced charge. Shelly Chapman pleaded no contest to attempting to maliciously cause more than $100 worth of damage to a pickup truck, which is punishable by up to two years in prison or a $1,000 fine, or both. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction can be entered, but the plea is not an admission of guilt in any other court matter, such as a civil suit. In exchange for Chapman's plea, the prosecutor s office agreed to drop a charge that she maliciously caused more than $100 worth ot damage to the truck, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. The prosecutor also agreed to drop a charge that Chapman maliciously caused less than $100 worth of damage to a car. which is punishable by no more than 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. Sentencing was scheduled for March 30. • A 34-year-old Fairdale, Ky. man stood mute to charges he forged a false deed in 1993 and committed welfare fraud in 1990. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Dennis L. Baker. Baker is charged with uttering and publishing tbe quit claim deed, which is I punishable oy up to 14 years in prison. He is also charged with collecting more than $500 through welfare fraud, and collecting more than $500 by failing to inform the Department of Social Services of some of his income. Both of tbe charges carry a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000. or both. Bakes also faces a charge of larceny by receiving more than $100 in property while falsely representing himself as another person. That charge is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2300 fine. A pre-trial was set for March 23. ; : I ! ’, • An April 17 trial was scheduled for a 24- . year-old Hastings woman accused of; embezzling services, auto parts and cash while working at Spencer's Towing and Recovery In 1993. An April 6 final pre-trial was also set for Julie A. Gulch. Gulch is charged with embezzling more than $100 from her employer, which is ; punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a * $5,000 fine. She stood mule to the charge in February ; and a not guilty plea was entered on her * behalf. POLICE BEAT: Purse stolen from parking lot HASTINGS TWP. — A Hastings woman had her purse stolen last Thursday in the parking lot of Plumb's Valu-Ritc Foods on West State Street. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies report. Tbe woman told deputies she Lad her purse, which contained $50. credit cards and other items, on a cart with her grot cries. When she loaded the groceries into the car. she forgot to take the purse out of tbe can. she said. She remembered her purse soon after and relumed to the lot, but tl.e purse was gone, she said. She checked for the purse in tbe store, deputies said, but no one had turned it in. Traffic crash injures Hastings teen JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A Hastings teenager was hurt Feb. 15 in a head-on crash on Bedford Road south of Jones Road, said deputies from the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Lorinda J. Knight. 19, of 613 E Woodlawn, was driving south on Bedford at 8:30 a.m when she lost control of her vehicl: and crossed the center line, hitting a northbound car, driven by Mark D. Mastaglio, 43. of Battle Creek, deputies said. Knight was taken to tbe Battle Creek Health System's Community Site, where she was treated and released. Burglars raid Bedford road home JOHNSTOWN TWP. — More than $1,700 worth of items were stolen Wednesday. Feb. 22. in tbe burglary of a home on Bedford Road, report slate police at the Hastings post. The break-in occurred between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., police said. The burglars reportedly kicked open one of the home's doors to gain entry. Stolen was a police scanner, a camcorder, two televisions and two VCRs. Auto accident hurts three area women IRVING TWP. — Three irea women were hurt Tuesday. Feb. 21, in a rear-end crash al the Intersection of Stale Road and Barnum Road, said troopers at the Michigan State Police post. Cbrixtrenx D. Ctawwo, 37. of 1309 Woodruff Road. Hastings, was driving southeast on State at 3:43 p m. when she failed to observe another southbound car slopped to make a left turn onto Barnum and rear-ended it. troopers said. Clawson lold police she did not see the other car slopped. The driver of that car, Lorcne A. Longstreet. 33, of 6325 Solomon Road. Middleville, told troopers she had her turn signal on. Longstreet. Clawson and Clawson s passenger April D. Clawson. 19. were all injured in the crash. Christeena Clawson soughi her own treatment. Longstreet and April Clawson, who was not wearing a seal belt, were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Burglars steal firearms from area home YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — Burglars recently stole a shotgun and a rifle from a home on Payne Lake Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. They said burglars broke into the home between 5 p.m. on Feb. 14 and 5 p.m. the next day. The front door had been pried open and drawers and closets had been opened throughout tbe bouse, deputies said. Many valuable items in the house reportedly were not taken, however. Rutland man recovers from bums RUTLAND TWP. — An area man was released Wednesday from the Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids after recovering from bums sustained in a Feb. 15 kitchen Tire at his home. Jon Freeman, of 6405 Middleville Road, was injured when a pan of grease caught fire and he tried to extinguish tbe Barnes, Hastings firefighter, said. Personnel from the Hastings Fire Department responded and pul it out. confining it to the kitchen area. Firefighters said the blaze caused 53.000 in damage, but Freeman was insured. State police capture fleeing suspect JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A 32-ycxr-oid Delton man who attempted to fiee from state police troopers during a traffic stop Saturday, Feb. 18. was bound over Wednesday to Barry County Circuit Court. William P. Whalen, of 112 E Hobbs Road, was arraigned Feb. 21 in 56<h District Court on charges of resisting police and forging documents. Troopers from the Hastings post said they pulled Whalen over at 1:15 a.m. oo Hickory Road west of Banfield Road. They stopped Whalen because his car had a loud exhaust, they said. The officers reportedly asked Whalen to step from his car because he did not have a driver’s license. Whalen got out of the car. but then bolted, running west on Hickory Road and then up an embankment on the south side of the road into a thicket of brush and small saplings where he slipped and feel, police said. Troopers said Whalen was attempting to get back up to run through the trees when he was tackled by a trooper and placed under arrest. Whalen was ticketed for driving with a suspended license, second offense, having open intoxicants in a motor vehicle, not having proof of auto insurance, and an exhaust equipment violation. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-03-09.pdf 2a9c3d6cf4271fa2930398442b78bef9 PDF Text Text World govt, leads to peace? Miss Delton crowned for ‘95 See Page 2 Saxons make district finals See Page 12 See Page 3 Deuoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856____ ,, ir. $ o F* ■ NI»J v. s ANNER THURSDAY, MARCH S. IMS VOLUME 141.NO 4 PRICE 25' 26-year-old Carson City man hired News Briefs Administrator starts March 20 by Elaine GUbert AuiitaM Editor A 26-year-old Carsen City mao who says he has proven ability to budget and supervise begins March 20 as Barry County ! new administrator. Michael C. Brown, currently director of Clinton and Gratiot counties' Community Corrections program, succeeds the county's first coordinator, Judith Peterson, who left in mid-January to accept a similar position In VanBuren County. Since Peterson’s departure, the Courtly Board has revamped the job description and Is calling Ute position county atlnfofogfnr. Brown was one of two top finalists to be interviewed by the County Board last week. A third finalist, attorney Malt Moris of Legislative Coffee set for March 13 "Die LepaMve Coflfoe has been set for I am. Monday, March 13, at the Cm4 Sox Restaurant. Stato Searenr Inane r Emsnona, State E-Jcn. will be present fo take op any Kalamazoo, withdrew before the Interviews were conducted. Starting salary for Brown is 540.000. He will he eligible Sept 1 for a salary increase of between 3 and 5 percent and another salary increase of 3 to 5 percent on Jan. 1.1996. Brown will be formally evaluated in the fall of this year and in 1996. 'My aspiration and goals have been county administration,' Brown said of Ms reason for seeking the post here. "Barry County has an awful lot to offer, ft's a beautiful area and Ue chaliet.;-: was datre.' Brown bolds a master's degree in public administration. earned ia May 1994 from Central Michigan University. His degree emphasis Is local government, finance and budgeting, labor relatione, contract negotiations and personnel administration. His bachelor of arts degree from Michigan Stale University Is In political science. 'I have an excellent understanding of county government as a whole.' Brown said. He hat been employed in his current position for a year and has answered to a 13memher advisory board and the County Board of Commissioners in both Clinton and Gratiot Munties. He has secured more than $250,000 in grant funding and prepared and managed a budget In excess of 5125,000 for both counties and developed policies and procedures for both in die area of negotiations, be has bandied Michael C. Brown See ADMINISTRATOR, cont. page 2 Pennock expansion plans still under study Rotary to have Rural-Urban Day by David T. Young Editor Pennock Hospital's plans for expending al its current site and building a new parking lot and day care center across the street are tnmd’re slowly through local government Ciiar.ncii. The Hastings Planning Commission Mon­ day night learned about the hospital's site plans and request for a planned unit devel­ opment (PUD) io accommodate the project, but very little has been decided as yet. And it wont be for at least another month. Joel Gordon of Gordon Asset ates of Cannonsburg, architects, mare a detailed presentation of plans for the project Monday, but the Planning Commission's questions about traffic impact and the feasibility of constructing a parking ramp will have to be answered at the commission's April 3 meet­ PAT nominations due by April 1 The Horry Count* Futunng/Leidership Steering Commuter ia raking raaninalanas or persoua or nrgastsrfotnas for a Posxtve Action for Tomorrow (FAT) award. The award ■ grvea annually in rocogausoo at actioaa taken by groups or ■adhfotaab that w« assure brighter, bar­ ter fonsni for residents at the county or its coma usuries. PAT awards are intend­ ed to enootafoge forward thinking, uroelfish ntnna—try ettoancing actions above and beyond the expcctod. rnaaiaatinaa can be for a past act ion or project ia progress, but it most have a direct bearing mt making a better future. Um year * top award went to dte Hany County Women's Festival Nouumrirwn must be submitted no later than April I. CcruiKJttcs oi rcxrognfuon, ». oetermined by a five-member selection ecmnunee. w» be given throughout die year. Mgjor annual prizes will be given M the Barry Expo Center in Inly, during pair Weak. Those who aae nnaunatril. but who do not receive a certificate or award, may be renooaaaaed in succeeding yean. A PAT form must he used ia -obtaining all ing. If the questions are answered satisfactorily next month, a public bearing on the project could be scheduled, perhaps for sometime in May. The hospital wants to expand at the Pro­ fessional Office Building on the north side of Green Street to include facilities for menial health and physical fitness services The latter would include a lap pool and aerobics room The parking lol across the street. Pennock officials coolend. is needed to accommodate space needs for up to 65 employees. Even though Monday night's session es­ sentially was informational, it was attended by more than a dozen citizens who live near the hospital or arc advocates of a historic district in that area Most of them are op­ posed to the hospital building a new parking lot and day care center on the south side of Green Street. One woman in the audience said the lol and day care center will make traffic flow congested and confusing. Esther Walton, who is working with the Maple Ridge Historic Committee, called Pennock's plans "block busting' and said the hospital should have informed the Histone Commission of its plans earlier Some Ma­ lory buffs are alarmed that Pennock is buy- The forms may be obtained at the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service office in the Courts * Law Bmldiag in Hastings or from foe office, at J-Ad Graphics. 1952 N. Broadway. Photographs at the project or action should aceonqany applications, but they cannot be returned Joel Gordon, architect of Pennock Hospital's plena for expansion, a new parking lot and day cere center, shows the Planning Commission some sketches. Ing up land and homes tlu • they want In­ cluded in the proposed histo ic district One man in the audience said that he pre­ ferred the hospital build a vertical parking ramp on die north side of Green Street rather than a horizontal one on die south side. Gordon, in responding to the man, said.'ll would be interesting to see what's most cost effective." but he added that Pennock offi­ cials, after careful study, have decided the best route is a service lot. Gordon said his client was 'uncomfort­ able' with the notion of making just the north side of Green Street, aljacent to the hospital. a planned unit development for the project. •Irwhirting Pennock in a PUD is not in the best Interests of my client.' he said. Planning Commission Vice Chairman Harry Adrounie then asked. "How about the best interests of the community ?" Planning Commission member James Wiswell also was somewhat critical of the hospital's proposed project, saying he felt a day care center could be placed at another tile In the city and mental health and other services could be placed elsewhere. Wiswell staled that he believes that a ver­ tical parking ramp won't be as costly as con­ structing the horizontal lol. which has in­ volved Pennocx buying nearby houses and property. He said he had gotten estimates from a consultant who said the cost of a vertical ramp would be from 56.500 to $8,000 per space. '1 think we've got to seriously look at a parking structure on that (north) side (of Green Street). Gordon said he had received estimates much higher, al about 512.000 per space. He added that there would be problems in con­ structing such a parking lot 'on a tight site 11 would take away the hospital's future ability to expand.' Mayor Mary Lou Gray said the city, when looking at putting in a parking ramp near the now tom down Hastings Hotel, received es­ timates at $ 10,000 a apace. Wiswell insisted the Planning i Cdmmtisihn see the difference between the costs of the ramp and of a lot across the street. Adrounie slso asked about traffic, saying the hospital a couple of yean ago promised a deceleration lane near Pennock Village Apartments. Gray said the city agreed to forego the de­ celeration lane back then In exchange for larger entrances and exits. Another man in the audience said be was concerned about the increased fool traffic crossing the street from the new parking lot. Another woman said if 40 to 45 children attend the new Learn N Play day care center, that will put even more traffic pressure on Green and nearby streets One problem, however, is that the city's ordinance does not deal with where day care centers should be placed. When asked why the hospital wants to move Learn 'N Play to a faculty near the proposed parking lot. Pennock Director of Human Resources Pal Vaughan said the current day care center's leased site on North Broadway in Hastings Township may be sold and It is near the odor of the landfill. Gordon and Vaughan were asked what the hospital will come back and ask for in the near future, perhaps in the next five years. "With health care, everything's changing so rapidly.' Vaughan said, 'so it's hard to predict what will happen in the future... We re driven by the needs of the people we serve." Before the vole was taken to ask Pennock to come back and answer questions about traffic and a parking ramp. Planning Com­ mission Chairman David Jasperse said he will abstain from voting on this matter be­ cause of rumors, which he denied, that he is selling his pharmacy business to Pennock. *1 can) vote on this mailer.* he said. 'I feel I can still chair the meeting, but I won't be voting, hale to opt out. but I feel I don't have any ocher choice.' KCC looking to completion of Barry campus in ‘96 HIV advisory panel to meet by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The timeline foe building a Kellogg The Barry Eaton HIV Advisory Coro matce win meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Match 21. in the Community Room at the Barry County Courts A Law Building. 220 W. Court St. For more information, call Pat Lewis or Mike Johnson at foe Barry-Eaton Disyrict Health Department at 945-9516. Community College learning center campus in the Hastings area of Barry County is under revision, according to KCCs president. Dr. Paul R. Ohm Friday told the General Federation of Womens Clubs (GFWOHastings Women's Club tnat a possible January 1996 opening has been considered, but tentative plans are shifting to the liklihood of a summer 1996 completion. Ohm said he expects to announce this week where the county campus will be lo­ cated. He said a possible site is north of Hastings, immediately adjacent to M-37. One of the reasons for the revised timeline is so KCC officials can take a few more months to look at programming because of Diabetes Product Fair is March 15 The Pennock Hospital Diabetes Pro­ duct Farr win be held al the Phystctans Center Conference Room from I to 11 am Wednesday. March 15. The event will show what's new in diabetic care products survey results. "That may push the construction back a Utile bit...' Ohm said. ♦ 'The Jan. I lime period might be very aggressive if we hare to spend a lol of time talking with the school systems and doing some curriculum planning because you don't design a building until you know what you're going to put in it.' Ohm said. Firming up the program of study and curriculum has to precede getting an archi­ tect Involved In the design of a facility, he said. Ohm asked the audience to dream with him for a few minutes. KCC officials and some local residents believe there is the potential for a campus setting in Barry County for about 1300 to 2.000 students 'Were not talking about one building (forever). We're talking about phasing in an entire campus." which al some point in time will respond to community needs, such as a possible joint venture swimming pool, a science building and fine arts programs. Consequently. KCC is looking at property in the neighborhood of 75 to 150 acres of land. "We are very close to securing an option on a piece of property...which has been farmed in the past.' Ohm said. The tract is weeks KCC officials have had'focus group' meetings with about 20 targeted groups, representing such areas as health, education, agriculture, the chamber of commerce and about 100 acres. “Once we get an option, we will have to go io the local elected officials in whatever jurisdiction that Is....and gel their approval on a conditional use permit to build an educational facility within their area *ln our case we re willing to up front the costs to purchase the property and begin the industry. According to preliminary reports of those meetings, groups were highly supportive of a campus life atmosphere in the county and all the groups (of all ages) wanted a modern process," Ohm said. County officials also will be asked to help with a process to help KCC fund and bond the building. With a county bond sale to raise funding, there should be no cost to the county, he said. The principal and Interest to retire bonds would be paid by KCC. and when that is completed the building would be deeded to KCC. To research the type of programming that should be offered locally, for the past eight computer lab. Ohm said. Besides interest In a two-year academic program from some of the group meetings, interest also was determined in very specific types of technical training In skilled wades areas for manufacturing, such as welding, machine tool and die. machine operators, machinists, industrial electricians, heating and air conditioning, steam fittere and pipe fitters, etc. He asked the audience if club members believe there is a need for industrial-technical See KCC, continued on page 3 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 9, 1995 World government could lead to world peace, professor, activist says by David T. Young Editor World government n the besr chance for work! peace, and the United Stars must take a leadership role in that process, an area peace activist and professor says. David McLeod told a small First Friday audience in Hastings last week that people have been lulled into a false sense of secu­ rity after the collapse of the Soviet Union and that serious efforts at establishing world government must be made to save the civilian uses." be added, maintaining that more than 50 percent of the U.S. budget is military related. Perhaps most important, be said, is to make use of dispute resolution centers. McLeod said the U.S. must step forward on the global government idea. "We have the privilege of living in one of the most effective democracies ever, yet when we look around, the world is crum­ bling." he said. McLeod said it is possible now to estab­ lish effective world government. mostly be­ cause there are great communications ca­ pabilities. "We can now communicate with each other effectively throughout the world," be mainlined planet. "It's a myth that the Cokl War is over," he said. "There's very little evidence. In fact, things now are much more hazardous." Mclxod said there are two reasons the world may be tn greater peril One is that weapons of mass destruction are getting older, but the people in charge are getting younger and don't have a good grasp oo how dangerous they are. Another is that Just abort anybody with enough money these days can buy the weapons The world indeed has a Untied Nations, but that organisation has been plagued by many "peacekeeping" failures In places like Somalia. Rwanda and the former Yu­ goslavia. He said that however obnoxious the for­ mer Soviet Union's government was, it kept some semblance of order and now has been replaced by many governments run by crim­ inals So now there is a tremendous need for law and order with the breakup of Us central government and creation of separate slates. "A form of mafia is now operating effec­ tively in the former USSR." he said. The irony, be said, is that old Russia, hi the late 19th century, proposed that a world court be established. That was during a pe­ riod of relative peace, when a number of oa­ th sis aligned themselves with others Io for­ tify and protect their interests. But that all came crashing down in 1914 with the start of World War L Aller the first world ares was concluded. Woodrow Wilson led ttie effort to create a League of Nations, but it failed because it lacked power to stop people like Hiller and Mussolini, which ultimately helped lead to World War IL Post-World We- II plans led io the cre­ ation of the UN. but in its 50 years of exis­ tence. it hasn't delivered on keeping world order. McLeod said there are three big reasons for the UN’s failure. News Briefs Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. March 13, at the Barry Township Hall, in Delton. •Old Kitchens will be the subject of the program. The township hall, a change in loca­ tion for the Historical Society’s meeting this month, is located on East Orchard Street ia the same building where the fire department, ambulance and police are housed. The program will be presented by Florence Finkey. The public is invited io attend Refreshments will be served Historical Society will meet March 16 The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. March 16. at the Barry Towmhip Hall. 155 E. Orchard St., Delton Thu program will be •'Memories of the Chkago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad.” presented by President Mike Hook, who has many photos, memorabilia and stones about Barry County's railroad. The program is open to the public. There will be no board r.iceting Prom Dress Sale will be March 18 The Prom Dress Sale, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hastings High School cafeteria Saturday. March 18. Will include five other area schools. Besides the host school. Caledonia. Thornapple Kellogg. Delton Kellogg. Lakewood and Maple Valley will participate The sale, an attempt to make prom at tire more affordable for students, will in­ clude new and used gowns, tuxedos ren­ tals and prom flowers The event also helps recycyle formal attire The fund-raising event is sponsored by parents of Hastings High School seniors Each student who sells a dress will pa\ $4 for each, but can keep 100 percent of the profits of the sale Those who attend the sale will be charged SI for admission. Proceeds from admission and fees will go to the 1995 Hastings all-night gradua txm party For more information, call Cathy Cur tn at 945-2247. Julie Fnth at 948-8485 or Sally Sorenson at 945-5832 One member of the audience said that per­ haps the biggest hurdle today for thix idea ii the rising tide of nationalism McLeod said the global government advo­ cates need to appeal tn people and bring them together, liberals and conservative*. He added. "We need tn move beyond the war psychology.' but noted people Io Ibc military are the group most supportive of the idea. * ““ the UN shouldn't be made stroogcr, global government need* to emerge separately. " "A great deal ha* been done (with the UN). but people use that as an excuse not to do anything more." McLeod uid. We could have at effective world goveruuxnt in two lo three yean." He said police should beuseoto enforce global, not federal law. Administrator, continued from page 1 Speaker David McLeod (right) shakes hands with James Pino of the Barry County Democratic Committee after his talk at the “First Friday” session. First. "It's an organization of outlaws, heads of state who can do what they wish in their own countries. Il's no great mystery that these people aren't the high caliber we want operating world government.' he said. "The UN Is a safe haven for scoundrels " Second. "Nations are mental concepts; they cal take responsibility.' be said. Third, the United Nations is a confedera­ tion rather than a federation. McLeod explained by saying that two of the most perilous periods in the United States were when the country was under the Articles of Confederation and when they were threatened by a confederacy of south­ ern autes. These movements against central­ ized government were failed experiment that weakened the country. "We didn't seem to learn our lesson, be­ cause we pul the United Nations together as a confederation." McLeod said. Possible solutions to make the UN more effective would include revising its charter or calling for a constitutional conference, but neither is likely. "We need to do something about representation on a global scale," be said. He also noted that the development of Don-governmental organizations could shift emphasis away from heads of stale. He also noted that many global organiza­ tions are springing up. such as the World Federalist Association, the World Constitu­ tion and Parliament Association, World Government Organizations Coalition and the Commission on Global Governance. One of the more interesting global gov­ ernment advocates has been Gary Davis, a World War II veteran who decided be wanted to a citizen of the world rather than any single nation. "We need global law," McLeod said," not based on international law. we need a code of world law." He noted there have been several efforts in history to codify world law. most recently Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts. "We also need an effective world commu­ nications center and world citizenship edu­ cation to make it wort," be said. "And we must have conversion of military facilities to Lake O election will be Monday There will be one open seat decided by write-in votes in Monday's annual village election in Lake Odessa Two incumbents. Jerry Engle and Wesley Meyers, will seek re-election, but the other incumbent. Delos Johnson, has declined to seek the post he was ap­ pointed in 1993 to replace James Valentine. Middleville has a new treasurer The Middleville Village Council has appointed Ed Schellmger as new treasurer. Schellmger. who has served as a village trustee for the last 3V6 years, was elected to a four-year term on the council last spring He served as chairman of the Finance Committee He is a supervisor at Michigan National Bank in Grand Rapids. He replaces John Mugndge. who resigned tn February . Schellifrr, Donna Stagray and Jim Rutherford all expressed interest in the treasurer's position. Hrs appointment leaves a vacancy on the councikl. Village President Lon Myers has asked that anyone interested in rilling the position notify the village by sending a letter to the village hall by 5 p.m. Tuesday. March 28. The appointee will fill the vacancy un­ til the next village election in 1996. Playground focus of Delton session Playground designer Joseph Cicerelli will gather residents' ideas about design for a new playground for the elementary school at 7 p.m Tuesday. March 21. at the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium The PIE Playground Committee has hired Learning Structures inc. of New Hampshire to design a playground and supervise its construction, which is scheduled for next fall. Donated funds and volunteer labor will be used to build the playground CKxrelli also will meet with students, teachers, administrators and playground committee members during school hours March 21. Children will be involved in the design process The evening meeting will enable parents and interested residents to add opinions and see some of the children s ideas. They also can sec a presentation of how a ’Playground Raising” is organized Refreshments will be served al the March 21 meeting and free child care will be provided For more information, call Karen Hughes at 623-6656 Dr. Ham arrested, not charged Former Region ID Area Agency on Aging Director Dr. Joseph Ham was arrested in Kalamazoo. but no charges against him have been Hied by the Kalamazoo County Pro­ secutor's Office. Dr. Ham was a central fi tire in the recent controversy with the AAA. in which Region III was “de-designated” be cause of manage­ ment problems and the stax since has taken over the operation. Ham was arrested last Wednesday evening (March I) in the lobby of the Radisson Plaza Hotel for allegedly attempting to sell stolen jewelry. However, he was not arraigned and was released the following day Kalamazoo County Prosecutor James G regart said Wednesday morning. March 8. that the investigation was continuing and his office his doing nothing further at this time. He declined to comment any further. Ham has claimed that he went to the Radisson to meet a woman and return her two rings that he found at a fitness center at his apartment complex. Police said the rings had been stolen from a westside Kalamazoo apart­ ment complex Ham said he contacted the woman and she asked that he bring the rings to her home and he suggested they meet in a public place He added that if he had done something wrong, he would be in jail now. Ham has been out of a job as executive director of the AAA Region III for about a month since the State Office of Sen ices to the Aging took over operations for the AAA. which services senior citizens in Barry. Calhoun. St Joseph. Branch and Kalamazoo counties. Services to the elderly have continued without interruption, but there is no AAA Board functioning any more and its bank ac­ count has been frozen by Judge John Foley However, the AAA's corporation technically still exists. Barry County and the boards of commis­ sioners for Branch and St. Joseph counties withdrew their support of the AAA a couple of yean ago. Kalamazoo dropped its support later. Ham has been under investigation for sex­ ual harassment Hearings conducted by the will continue next month. David Scotsman, former president of the AAA Region ill Board, said. "If things would have been handled differently (since March of 1994). we might still have an AAA board and Dr. Ham might still be the director He wasn't willing to sit down and listen and compromise.'’ all contracts associated with community corrections for the two counties From February 1993 to March 1994, Brown was director of the Clinton County Community Corrections. For a year before that, he was a program monitor in the Clinton County Community Corrections department, providing staff assistance to the coordinator in such matters as grants, budget and reports preparation. Brown said be has had a keen interest in government for a long time. "I enjoy the management, particularly personnel and budget," he said. He served as a volunteer staff assistant to Rep. John Strand for about four months several yean ago. He also was a legislative page in the Michigan House of Representatives from June 1988 to June 1989. He said his father. Fred, city manager of Canon City for the past decade, did have some influence upon his career choice. "Being around city government, I got to see first hand operations and really began to understand and enjoy that" Brown appeared undaunted about Barry's newly discovered financial plight over a significantly lower 1994 fund balance than mkipaKd. "My intention is to sit down with the Joan) of Commisssoners nd see whit their position Is. see where they wsnt to go. bring to the table my financial skill* and critically meet with all elected officials and department heads." Brown said. Teamwork is critical for the county's future financial success. be said, "making sure everyone is involved in thi« process not Just a select few." Brown has had experience untangling financial woes In the Community Corrections area "I was asked lo lake over a department in Gratiot County that was in major flnanciai trouble,* be said. "It was not aa large a scale (as Barry County)...There were no Illegalities found, just a lack at fiscal control." he said. Brown signed an employment contract with the county Friday after the County Board voted unanimously at a special meeting to hire him. The contract term is through Dec. 31. 1996. Both parties are required to give 30 days termination notice. County Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley reviewed the contract and found it acceptable, according to County Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman, who chairs the board"* Personnel Committer "He's got everything that we need." Newman said about the new administrator. "Our weakness Is finance and we need somebody who is good in finance and is people-related. He (Brown) does well in negotiations... He's not afraid to work. He's what we re looking for. "We bad a lot of good people who answered our ad...We are very fortunate. The Lord is blessing us," Newman said. County Board Chairman lim Bailey said he is thrilled that Brown soon will be oo board. "There were three or four thing* (in Brown's resume) that caught my eye. One at them was his abilities and skills with people through the (Dale) Carnegie course be not only took, but he I* a volunteer assistant to the course, so you know he's got good people skills." Bailey said be personally spoke with county clerks and a county administrator familiar with Brown's work and they all gave him a lop rating. "He's well thought of and respected." Bailey said. "They said for his age he's tremendously skilled. -They all said they were going so base to see him go... they all said there was nobody within the working departments of the county that he didn't get along with or who didn't get along with him." "I know he's also worked in a department that was in shambles, financially and organizationally. He brought the department back around and reorganized it and did that within a year’s time." "He put himself through college running hl* own business...He's got a desire to serve. He's ambitious and goal-oriented and I think that will help the county," Bailey said. Brown comes highly recommended by retired State Senator Jack Welborn, a former mayor at Mt. Pleasant. G. Patrick Doyle, and the administrator of Gratiot County. Roger L. Cook. "He (Brown) assumed responsibility for w office that was virtually in a shambles both financially and organizationally." Cook said. "In short order he (Brown) look charge, revised the budget and began producing results that give the taxpayers superior payback." During negotiations with the Mich gan Department of Corrections and the local county programs. Welborn said. "Brown sras a driving force not only for the county he represented, but community corrections programs across Michigan.* Brown "come*' by his abilities naturally because his father. Fred Brown, city administrator for Carson City. Is one of the strongest and most affective advocates for bis city with whom I've ever worked." Welborn said. Lobbyist and consultant Craig Starkweather, former legislative assistant to former Sen. Welborn, said Brown "possesses skills and abilities far beyond bls years." In addition to serving as administrator and performing duties assigned by the Barry County Board. Brown will be the county's chief fiscal officer and financial advisor, personnel liaison to the board in such matters as contract negotiating, computer manager for the county, risk management for tbe board and building authority wSiSutUi’alrv A native of Carson City In Montcalm County, Brown said be loves tbe outdoors, lakes, golfing and water sports. He has nearly completed requirements for a pilot's license and has trained with a single engine Beechcraft. In June, wedding bells will be ringing for Brown and his fiancee, a teacher. Brown's mother. Jane, also is a teacher. He has a younger brother. John, who is attending University of Tulsa law school and wants lo pursue international law. Brown has been affiliated with the Clinton County Task force on Employment. United Way Shared Vision Task Force. Michigan City Managers Association and International City Managers Association. Police say alcohol a factor in crash that killed 3 men Michigan Slate Police at the Hastings post report alcohol was a factor in a one-car roll­ over accident on State Road Saturday night that killed three men and injured two others. Investigators said they took a blood sample from tbe driver, Thomas H. Koewers. 42. of Lowell, to determine what his blood alcohol level was at the time of the crash. Preliminary tests indicate that his blood alcohol level was in excess of the legal limit, they said. Koewers was killed in the accident, along with Ralph P. Horian. 46, of Lowell, and Robert A. Doran. 45. of Rockford, troopers said. The other passengers. Michael S. Ketchum. 28. of Ionia, and Michael R. Horian. 25, of Lowell, were taken io Pennock Hospital for their injuries and were admitted to the intensive care unit. Horian was released Wednesday. Ketchum remained in the 1CU Wednesday afternoon, where be was listed in stable condition. Police said the accident occurred about 9:55 p.m. Koewers reportedly was driving east on Slate Road three-fourths of a mile west of Hammond Road at a high rate of speed when he ran off the right side of the road and hit a guard rail. Tbe car vaulted into the air. flipped over and rolled, troopers said. All five occupants were thrown from the car. which came to rest 400 feet from the road. None of tbe people in the car were wearing seat belts, police said. Troopers were assisted al the accident scene by the Hastings Fire Department and ambulance crews from Hastings, Middleville and Nashville. The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread Our tree Consumer Information Catatof lists more than 200 !«ce and low-cost government booklets that are helpful and practical �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 9, 1995 — page 3 KCC, continued from page 1 Dr Paul R. Ohm (right). Kellogg Communrty College president, provided an update at KCCs plane to build a campus learning center in Barry County when he spoke to the GFWC-Hastmgs Woman's Club last weak. Pictured with Ohm are Mark P O'Connell (left). KCCs special projects director, and Maureen Ketchum, the dub's public affairs chairwoman and a member of the County Futuring Committee. typer of education in tbe county and tbe majority responded affirmatively. KCC already has a skilled trades training center at tbe Fort Custer Industrial park in Battle Creek, which has intensive vocational education programs that are, for example, apprenticeships for journeymen electricians, millwrights, and tool and die workers. One audience member wondered If that is the type of training needed in Barry County. Tbat's what we're trying 10 determine,' Ohm said. 'It appears that what you are saying and the Information that we're getting from Use community is that's what they want tbe more intensified, apprenticeship program.' he said. 'The problem is those are some of the most expensive programs to run that you can have,' Ohm said, noting that a state-ofthe art machine shop can't be set up for the same price as a general classroom with tables and chairs. Ohm said he wasn’t expecting tbe technical trades interest to surface here, but he said KCC is responding because 'apparently the vast majority of the people here believe that training is needed.' Studying what area high schools already have to offer is one of the next steps. Ohm said the more prudent route might be to undertake a joint venture with Hastings, and perhaps Delton Kellogg rather than duplicate tbe industrial-technical educational opportunities that already exist. 'We've had and continue to have. I'm pleased 10 say, an weeHess relationshjp with the Hastings School System., so I don't see much problem in working with them in this process, but u does add another element In It and it win add a little lime.* Ohm said. In response to a question from the si silence. Ohm said. "There Isn't sny reason why nursing couldn't be offered here if there was a demand for IL' However, he said, the State Board of Nursing would have to ap­ prove the program and the process is fairly long. Right now the number of people who apply for tbe nursing program is far in ex­ cess of KCCs ability 10 enroll because of ibe cap by tbe State Board of Nursing that limits the number of participating students. KCC would have to petition to expand ill cap if numng were included in local plans. Pan ot the problem is getting clinical sites as hospitals downsize. Ohm said. "Well take that under advisement and see what happens." Ohm said of a possible nursing program. He said the club member's suggestion was the first request for nursing that he's heard from county residents. "It is an exciting project." Ohm said of KCCs potential in Barry County. "I think the folks on the Futuring Committee should be very, very strongly complimented for the fact that they are trying to create a vision here, a grand plan of wha they would like to have for this county tn tbe future. "While we're starting at first with probably one facility, they are talking in terms of what’s beyond that and bow it’s going to grow..." Ohm said be had his first introduction to Barry County several yean ago when John Fehsenfeld, former Barry Intermediate School District superintendent, and Fred Jacobs of the Futuring Committee got together with him to talk about educational needs in the county. He said Fehsenfeld shared his dreams with Ohm about having a community college in the area. Ohm said be also spoke with some BISD board members, bankers, in­ dustrialists, the chamber and ultimately with the Futuring Committee and Doo and Sue Drummond. Far the pen II10 24 months. Ohm raid talks have taken place 10 try to put together a desigr of what county residents want in higher education opportunities. A study was commissioned about a year ago through the Futuring Cnmmfse and Jan Hartough of the Cooperative Extension Service and Michigan Stale University to survey interest and needs for a community college and it overwhelmingly showed an interest here in providing education beyond high school. Ohm said. Coldwater baa a new KCC learning center, the Grahl Center, which was built in five months, from ground breaking to ocogwncy. Mark P. O'Connell. KCC special projects director, will be in tbe Barry County community more often as the detailed planning gets under way. Ohm said. KCC has an office in Hastings, adjacent to the BISD office on Woodlawn. From this point. O'Connell will be in charge of tbe local campus business plan, finishing the survey and working with local people to develop the program and plan and tbe architectural plan for whatever is built in tbe county. Ohm said. Hastings man pleads in daughter’s death A 20-year-oid Hastings man accused of murdering his five-month-old daughter last April pleaded guilty to a lesser charge Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. Jason A. Taggart pleaded guilty to manslaughter, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison Of a $7,500 fine. His plea was msde as part of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss a charge of second-degree murder pending against Taggart. That charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. Taggart told the court during his plea that he was home with his daughter, Nichole L. Taggart, on April 15. He said be went upstairs to check on the infant and found she was crying. He tried to quiet her, but she would not stop crying, be said. "1 got frustrated and backhanded her," Taggart said. The baby reportedly was taken to Pennock Hospital where she died. Taggart said be now believes it was tbe blow be gave his daughter that killed her. A sentencing hearing was scheduled for ..larch 30. Barry County Residents Knotnny your camueity and its people makes you fed “more at home. " The Hastings Banner ...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities.sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. The Hastings Banner “Maktny Carry County residents fed at home for over tOO years. " Delton's new royal court includes (from left) Wendee Bender. Alternate Paula Stevens. Miss Delton Heidi Walker, Jennifer Bourdo and Crystal Miller. Heidi Walker named ‘95 Miss Delton Seventeen-year-old Heidi jo Walker emerged as the winner of the Miss Delton Pageant Friday night at Delton Kellogg High School auditorium. She is the daughter ot Mike and Denice Quick. Pauli Stevens. 16, daughter of Gary and Loralce Stevens, was named runner-up and alternate queen. Paula win serve oo Miss Delton's cotn along with Crystal Miller, IS. daughter of Harold and Pamela Miller and guardians Robert and Michelle Hippey. Jennifer Bourdo. 16. daughter of Dennis and Tina Bourdo. and Wendee Bender, 16. daughter ot Richard and Helen Bender. They were se­ lected by a panel of judges from a field of 10 candidaea Tbe 1995 Miss Delton plans to attend college and pursue a career in the medical field and her $500 scholarship for winning the Miss Delton title will help point her in that direction. "I was self-conscious and I didn't think I was going to get It all.' Heidi said of the Miss Delton title. 'But. I'm proud ot myself and Tm Just really glad that I did IL Tm a really hard worker at everything I do and I hope I represent tbe community good.' Heidi Is president of the junior class and is active with the Prom Committee and served on the Planning Committee for the 1994 Leadership Forum at Kellogg Community College. She has received a leadership and service award from tbe Gull lake Area Rotary Club. Heidi excels in power tumbling and gymnartics. bailee jazz and lyrical dance. A former teacher assistant for Dance Inc. of Kalamazoo, she has been selected by American Talent Search lo perform al the nationals as a member of the American Dance Troupe. During competition at the Miss Delton pageant, the candidates were asked to name the historical figure they would like to be for aday and Heidi picked President John F. Kennedy. *1 like helping others and be (Kennedy) established the Peace Corp and that was one of tbe main reason* why I like him because be helped people. During her rc.gn as Miss Delton, Heidi said the Delton District Ubrary is a com­ munity project she would like to be in­ volved with along with helping "some of the churches around here and businesses." Tbe hardest pan of tbe pageant was an­ swering tbe extemporaneous question. Heidi said. 'It was co the spot and fm not really good at stuff like that.* Heidi's question Involved the high school drop out rate. Entertainment during the event was pro­ vided by soloists Denny Myers, who also served as emcee, and Melissa Irving, Miss Delton for 1994. Miss Delton and court reign for a year do­ ing monthly community service projects, presiding over Delton Founder's Weekend activities Aug. 11-12. conducting fundraising for the community project of their choice and serving as community ambassadors wherever they are invited. Nashville ZBA appoints nixed by Trewto Frith suyy water Nashville Council lumbers voted 5-2 Monday to rescind WjUFyow approval of seven Zoning-'Kwtf of Appeals appointments. The decision cams, after they were told by Village Attorney Jeff SlugBett that tbe appointments were invalid became no terms of office had been assigned Tbe council had previously approved the appointments of Connie Anderson. Donald Conner. Robert Dwyer. Judy Gonser. David Hawkins, Rose Murphy. Sue Reid and alternate member David Murphy Appointees Rose Murphy, Connie Anderson and alternate David Murphy have were eliminated because the council learned the village charter states that board members must be village residents. Though the above people own property or work in the village, they are not residents of Nashville. These two people have strong feelings about Nashville.' said Zoning Administrator Jeannie Steortz. They work here and spend their money here.' A standing room only crowd listened as council explained that the attorney also gave them the option of waiting to appoint a new board without necessarily bavin t to re­ appoint the previous choices. Trustee Steve Corwin moved I > have a 'cooling off period.' to wait 30 days to vole oo a new board in order to give time for ads to be placed in tbe newspaper and for tbe council to have more time to think about it. "We don't need to make any more mistakes.* said Corwin. Tm not saying anything against anyone on the list, but we need to do this right.” Trustee Frank Dunham opposed Corwin's motion and expressed his concern over the waiting time. There seems to be enough interest in this." he said. "Would the wail be in our best interest when we can put it together now? This could make us wait six weeks for a new board." Duham and Trustee Steve Mays were the only two council members to vole against rescinding the previous appointees. Zoning Administer Jeannie Steortz said that she was 'extremely upset* with the council's drriatoe ■ *1 feel that tbe council didn't act in good faith." sbe said. "When they appointed me as tbe zoning administrator, they asked me to put together a Board of Appeals I did that and they approved of the people. Then they rescinded that approval." Sbe were on to say that what ultimately happened was not what tbe special meeting was supposed to be abouL Tbe purpose <_’ the meeting Monday was supposed to be to sagger the terms of office to the people that were appointed.* she said *1 bad two more names of people ready to voltanner to serve to replace tbe two people who weren't residents." Council was advised by its attorney that they could choose seven people lo serve on tbe board, with three one-year positions, two two-year positions and two three-year positions. She said that sbe felt the 'cooling ofT period asked for showed that tbe council members 'didn't know that they are doing and wanted time lo think about IL* Former ZBA member Bob Dwyer agreed with Sterotz on what they were told tbe pur­ pose of the meeting was and added that be thought Village President Ted Spoelstra had "reneged on what had happened at the previous meeting,' where the village lawyers bad explained tbe purpose of the ■esston. He also said be couldn't understand tbe reasons council gave for not reading the entire letter received from the village attorney advising tbe Council about the Zoning Board situation. When asked to read tbe letter al tbe meeting. Spoelstra told the audience that he couldn't because the contents were subject to attorney-client privilege . 'What are they afraid of?" uid Dwyer after tbe meeting. Tbe only reason that I can see for not reading tbe letter is suspicion Nashville man recovering in hospital after assault by Mck Hoffman Staff Writer Troopers at the state police post in Hastings report they are investigating an assault on a 30-year-old Nashville man in his home th* left the man hospitalized Daniel Gallup, of 179 Tbomapple Lake Road, was beaten in his home sometime Friday morning, according to investigators He was listed in fair condition Wednesday afternoon al Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Det. Sgt. Lou Quinn of tbe Hastings post said Gallup suffered multiple sub wounds to his bead and arm in tbe assault. Gallup received a skull fracture and a possible concussion as well. Quinn said At Butterworth. Gallup reportedly has undergone brain surgery. "He's got a lot of healing to do." Quinn said. The detective is investigating the assault with the help of Det. Sgt. George Howell of the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Quinn said they believe the assault took place between 2 and 4 a.m. Friday Gallup was discovered in his home by some friends about 1 p.m. Friday afternoon, he said. The friends stopped by the home and found blood in the snow by the door. Quinn said. They went lo get help, then broke into tbe home and found Gallup hurt, he said. "An apparent struggle ensued in tbe bouse and it was somewhat ransacked." Quinn said. Gallup initially was taken to Pennock Hospital before being transferred to Butterworth, be said. Quinn said that robbery has not been ruled out as a motive for the assault, and that tbe investigation is continuing. "We're just eliminating leads and interviewing a lot of friends and possible suspects." Quinn said. of litigation of some kind." During the Monday meeting, the council also staled that the previous Board of Appeals was also was null and ycM since the council inert had been acting ts a Zoning Board of Appeals. The previous board bad only three members left because some left and the death of one of the members. In order to have a quorum, there must he at least four members present. Steortz said that die council could have appointed a council member to serve temporarily on tbe ZBA. which would have left Ute board as a separate entity. She added that she was concerned over tbe council's ability to act as a Zoning Board of Appeals "Council members are not familiar with the zoning ordinance," she said. "I have a real problem with thaL* She added that she has been accused of padding the board with people who are in favor of an upcoming vote on a building project proposed by the Nashville Baptist Church. "I am in a no-win situation." she said. They said that I hand picked the people. I picked them becuase they were willing to votumecr lor al least one year." She denied choosing them because of tbe Baptist Church project. "I didn't sell any of the people that I asked to volunteer to serve about any upcoming project." sbe said. *1 wanted them to serve because of civic duty and a desire to serve their community." Sbe said (hat tbe five people remaining on ber list are still willing to serve on the board. Sbe added that sbe felt that since the council members wanted a 30-day cooling off period lo pick a ZBA. they should also wait 30 days to make a decison oo tbe upcoming Baptist Church project "We now have a situation where there is no Zoning Board of Appeals," she said. "The only recourse that the council has is to postpone the public bearing scheduled to talk about the Baptist Church proposal." Council called off its meeting for tonight (Thursday, March 9), which would have served as a public hearing on the request from the Nashville Baptist Church. IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDSFUTURE U.S. SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT. For a recorded massage of current rate information, cal 1-BOO-4US BOND �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 9, 1995 Take FICA away from government FINANCIAL fumbMby 7b The Editor: Mart D. ChristenMn of Edward D. Jonaa & Co. Invest in companies that offer quality products and services - STOCKS - When George Marshall found a nugget of gold in Sutter s Creek. San Francisco became the biggest boom town in history. People from everywhere set out for the American West to claim their fortunes. The New York Herald proclaimed, "The El Dorado of the old Spaniards is discovered At about the same time. Loeb Strauss, a German teenager, came to America to fulfill his dreams, bringing with him only his ambition and entrepreneurial attitude. He started as a peddler in New York and changed his name to Levi. Each week. Strauss visited the New York wholesale markets to buy needles, thread and other items to sell to farmers in the surrounding countryside. In the meantime. Strauss' brother-in-law. David Stern, had gone west to investigate mg the boom town of Si.n Francisco. Stern wrote to Strauss that the West's real golden opportunity was merchandising. Everything was in demand, epectall tent canvas Strauss quickly convened his savings into canvas and passage to San Francisco. When he reached the city in 1853, the gold rush was already beginning to dwindle Tent canvas was no longer a hot item, but there If you were an investor in San Francisco in 1853 and were offered the opportunity to invest in a gold mine or the start-up Lev Strauss, which would you have chosen? Strauss* business offered only hard work and long hours. Gold mines promised made from canvas, and the miners called them “Levi's pants " The first Levi's were patterned after the Genoese sailors' com­ fortable paras, known as "genes." How Strauss and another immigrant. Jacob Davis, teamed up lo use copper rev its to reinforce the pockets oo Levi’s, and how the pattern sewn on the hip pockets with orange thread became the first designer trademark in this country, are other Levi's success stories. The point is that gold mines may go broke, gambling casinos may nun losers, and oil wells may run dry. but businesses that find a legitimate consumer need and meet that need with quality products or ser­ vices continue to prosper. In his book "One Up On Wall Street," Peter Lynch tells investors that he best stocks often are uncovered by following consumers in shopping malls. Retailer of­ fering quality producu and good service that meet consumer needs are good com­ panies to own. History has proven this with examples like Sears Roebuck and Wal­ Mart. But one of die best examples of American entrepreneurship, hard work and quality products was given to us by a teenager who emigrated from Bavaria more than 140 yean ago. Levi Strauss continues to outfit young and old with quality clothing that meets today's fashions. Whenever you buy a quality product or service, you might want to find out if the company is publicly traded so you can par­ ticipate in its potential growth and success. Although Levi Strauss is a privately owned company, there are many quality com­ panies — such as Wal-Mart and Pepaico — that are available to indiv.dual investors. The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 51 417. Ameritech 56 ’/. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 407. Clark Equipment 52s/. CMS Energy 23'/. Coca Cola 557. Dow Chemical 64’/, Exxon 64 Family Dollar 12s/. Ford 25'/. General Motors 39'/. Hastings Mfg. 22 IBM 79s/. JCPenney 41s/. Johnson & Johnson 58 Kmart 12’/. Kellogg Company 54s/. McDonald's 32’/. Sears 497. Southeast Mich. Gas 19'/. Spartan Motors 11’/. Upjohn 34’/. Gold $384.40 Silver 4.70 Dow Jones 3962.63 Volume 356,000,000 Change -1s/. -•/. -3'/. —1’/. -7. + '/. -3s/. + '/. -•/. -7. -37. —1 + 47. —1 + 17. —7. + 7. -7. -*/. + 7. -7. + 7.30 + .15 —48.42 1 got my taxes done two weeks ago. OK. my duty is done to Uncle Sam. However, there was something on my W2 that really upset me. And that happened to be the FICA and Medicare tax. Sorry, folks, but I deeply resent flushing my hard earned money down a government black hole. And don't try to tell me that this money is in a trust fund, we all know that FICA money is sucked right into the federal government account to pay for government services. All the feds do is replace it with an ”IOU" for the funds they take out Unfortunately, what we all put in. we will never, ever get back in social security payments. 1 feel it's time to stop the insanity. There are only two ways to do this: 1. Make FICA and social security volun­ tary. I have a 40IK retirement account at my place of employment. 1 would much rather place the money the feds take out in FICA in that account. At least that way. I have control of investments made, and placing them in low risk investmenu and in stock I would have a better chance of retiring without being a burden to society. 2. Privatize the social security system. Get social security out of the hands of the politi­ cians. Place it in the hands of an investment Article on radon a public service To The Editor: Your recent article on radon gas and the danger for developing lung cancer was right to the point. The ruk of developing lung cancer can be reduced easily with an inexpensive test kit that can be purchased almost anywhere Preven­ tion programs like this will save counde&s lives and helps lower health care costs for all company that would be in charge of placing the money in low risk investments This would be high) preferable to leaving it in the hands of our free-spending bureaucrats in Washington D.C. Unless something is done. 1 believe many utner Americans «nu myself wilt not have the "luxury" of retiring and enjoying our •Golden Years." Michael Mills Hastings Pennock plan would ruin neighborhood 7b The Editor: Does anyone know or care what Pennock Hospital is doing to the 4th Ward • f S .+ ,ara Dcignrxjrnixxj: We have lived here for 46 years and plann­ ed to retire in a quiet peaceful neighborhood, only to find out Pennock Hospital has bought houses on the south side of Green Street for demolishing to make way for a parking lot. With increased traffic and lights on all night, it will make our propcny values go down If the City Council changes the zoning from residential to commercial, Pennock Hospital aneraoon and there u lots of through traffic from Green Street. I sec a traffic hazard caus­ ed by Didy trucks, food service trucks, gar­ bage trucks, day care workers and mothers bringing children to day care mornings and coming to pick them up at night The day care center should be put on pro­ perty Pennock already owns and where there is a stoplight, on West Stale Street Our assessment just went up and property values here will go down if the zoning is changed. I would not object to houses or apartments at the end of West Walnut street. West Walnut street. This would create ail kinds of traffic problems at Cass and Walnut, as school buses use Cass Street morning and Eli»e N. Sage Does Proposal A really lower taxes? To The Editor: crease in property evaluation 1 received last Whether you obtain a test kit from your local hardware store, your local count) health department or by calling loll free 1-800-71 RADON, you can easily determine the air quality of your home. Your article was a true public service. Donald J. Rounds Michigan Cou'nner Federation I ->n<tng Communication /rom... CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Legal and regulatory reform Since January 4th. the House has passed a balanced budget amendment (later defeated in the Senate), a line item veto, a series of crime mux, unrunaeo mMWc reionn. anu nauomu security leghtarinn under the Contract with America. Recently, the Home has worked lo add common sense to our legal and regulatory systems. It has passed five bills lo cut regula lion: a temporary moratorium on new regula­ tions (HR 450); a paperwork reduction bill (H.R. 830); legislation increasing citizens* rose m me arming ano aoopung 01 regulations (H.R. 925); a bit rarabinhmg sound scientific standards for evaluating new reguiauons (H.R. 1022); and protection for taxpayers against regulatory takings such as those in wetland laws that reduce the value of private property (H.R. 925). These bills will reduce the $460 billion a year that citizens pay lo comply with govern­ ment regulations. For example, in 1991, the Occupational Safety and Health Administra­ tion (OSHA) declared bricks to be a "hazar­ dous chemical," forcing prooucers to place warning labels on them. The government told Mother Teresa that she couldn't build a shelter in an abandoned building in New York unless she installed a $100,000 ctevMor. The list of misguided regutatin— goes on. including the "Alar** scare, the spot­ ted owl controversy, the Delaney clause, and parts of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In addition. this ovenegulauoo creates bliz­ zards of wasteful paperwork. The House will take up legal reform next. Like our regulatory system, our court system has often made life worse for the average tax­ payer rather than better. Instead of encourag­ ing people to accept responsibility for their ac­ tions. the court system too often allows people to evade rrspnnssbisty and blame others for Letters their misfortunes. In tbe recent "McDonald's coffee” case, a woman won a $2.9 million jury award after she spilled coffee on henelf while driving The court could have said that people who drink Mfce while drivfog take a risk that they could spill it on themselves. It didn't. It decided that McDonald's was responsible because its coffee was hot. Congress will soon act on several bilb designed to improve the legal system. We'll consider legislation to discourage the in­ troduction of frivolous suits by requiring los­ ing plaintiffs to pay the defendant s fees. In addiuon. k will give defendants an incentive to aettle the caac if they're responsible for an injury. Other bills would cap punitive damage awards, tighten the nites for class action lawsuns. and reform the nites that force "deep pocket" defendants lo pay the entire award even if they bear only a small postion of the responsibility The effect of out-of-control litigaoon is to lake producu off the market or make them more expensive. In a recent survey, nearly half of an U.S. firms said that they have withdrawn or refused to develop producu out of fear of litigation. Liability prevents phar­ maceutical companies from producing medicines and vaccines, raises the cosu of producu. snd drives businesses into bankrupt­ cy. Lawsuiu now coat ds economy $80 to $120 billion s year. Won, liability reduces the civility of society. It hr t created a class of combative, litigious citizens, emboldened by rapacious attorneys, who seek opportunities to profit at the expense of others. We need a large system that honors the righu of those with legitimate claims. But we also need to end the abuses snd restore common tense, let's mote forward. new addition to the tax rolls, thinking this way to fund our schools and lower property taxes. In my daily work, 1 have to charge my customers sales tax. and it really hit me the first time 1 totaled final bills to see what the 2 Then I read in the newspapers recently of a surplus that was building up daily. Michigan When is enough — enough? I urge everyone in the coming weeks to at­ tend their board of review meetings and voice property taxes, within two to three yean I will be paying what I was back in 1994 "plus" 1 will be paying 6 percent instead of 4 percent schools. My job takes me weekly around Barry, E-Hon. Kent and Calhoun counties. This last Know Your Legislators: U.S. Sanate . Spancar Abraham, Republican. 105 Diricsan Senoia Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Lavin, Democrat, Russel Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Tbomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Townrhip), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Unde Keiser, restrict representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carton, Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phono (517) 373-3400 State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th Distric* (at of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Bex 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 RubHhed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Dwwon of J-Ad Oraphcs Inc 1952 N. frototwy HMkiga ia 4eosaoec2 (•18) 045-0564 MMvto Jsc ob* Proaxloni Jobn Jacoba Vico PrMtosnt •NEWSROOM* David T. Young fEflUw) Elaine Gibart (Aaaetant EtMor) hack Hoffman Barbara Gal JeanGalup Teresa FrNh Sharon MBer T1 SlenzelbaHon Margaret Fowier • ADYERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtoMtad ads accepted Monday through Fndajr • am to 5 JO p.m. Saturday B 30 am. Noon ScottOmmen Jerry Johnson Derase Howel PhyMs Boeers Subscription Rates: $15 per year m Barry County $17 per year m adpirang counbes $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes lo: RO. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pari al Hastings, Ml 49058 (USPS 717-630) "Greed. I thmk the players probably want loo ranch... that's basically what you'll find when two people get stuck and can't make a decision. They're najriddiag.” "1 think they let it get out of band some years ago. I believe ia tbe salary “it has to be a combina­ tion of both. The piaym for wanting more and cap. 1 dunk the players should have a minimum and a maximum... The dor money, the owners bottom fine is they're profesasonals and they should act like it. ” tempting to put a cap on them. They’ve sot D pt a middle ground." for not being able » pay these high salaries and St- Bob Garber Nashville “It's a caae of mflbonaires trying tn decide how to divide up the money while tghe fans and the people who work at tbe ball parks suffer. I don't have any sympathy for either side." “I would say the owners, although I think it's just millionaires fighting with billionaires, really it's kind of disappointing ■" �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 9, 1995 — Page 5 Innovative support of women in workplace brings honor to Hastings Savings & Loan These students say they can ’Be Excited About Reading’ with a new HEEF sponsored program. Rebecca Tomson's class is one of the first grade classes at Central Elementary that are happy with the new program. Posing with their BEAR bags are (first row, left lo right) Leigh Anna Beach, Chase Todd. Emriie Shumway. Kyle Quads, Chelsea Cotant, (second row) Jessica McLaughlin. Jon Curtiss. Heather Torode, Dustin Texeira. Camerin Clinton. James Stage), Justin Sloan, (third row) Mallori Spoelstra. Rachel Wood, Danielle Hackney, Ben Barry. Jesse Lemon. Nathaniel Hodges. Keeton Rose and Rebecca Tomson Central first graders can “Be Excited About Reading” thanks to HEEF Another home-school link is strengthened by a program now in progress at Central Elementary in Hastings Each first grade student is part of B.E.A.R . or "Be Excited About Reading" with supplies provided through a grant from the Hastings Educational Enhancement Foundation (HEEF). Applied for by teacher Rebecca Tomson for all of the Central Elementary first grades, the $500 grant paid for canvas tote bags for each child, with books and supplies in each bag. Using lhe packet, the children and their parents read quality literature at the same time the children are learning math, science, social studies and reading for content, Tomson uid. of the class. The next Monday, a different book and new activity goes borne with the student. For example, after the student and parent reading "Alexander. Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday" by Judith Viorst. the student reads the story again using the play money provided in a Ziplock bag, and counts out the amount on each page. When the book says. "Good-bye twenty cents", the child counts out 20 cents. In another activity, the child reads "Nine Each Monday, a child brings the B.EA.R bag home and with his or her parents, reads the book and does a related activity. On Wednesday, the student brings die bag back and discusses their homework with the rest summer schedule 1 Chariton Park announces ‘95 Chai.’ton Park will have eight special events this summer with holiday celebrations, antique vehicles and Civil War reenactments, without one of it's traditional programs, tbe September "Folk Life NOTWEJUUNGA SAffTYBflJ CAN COST IMIMMMAI& The first summer event will be the "Corvette Celebration" on Sunday, May 21; "Father’s Day Car Show" on Sunday, June 18; "Old Fashioned Fourth of July." Tuesday July 4; "Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show," Saturday and Sunday. July 8 and 9; "Civil War Muster," Saturday and Sunday. July 15 and 16; "Antique Auto Show," Sunday. August. 20; "All Hallows Eve," Saturday. October, 28; and "Of Christmas Past." Saturday and Sunday. December 2 and 3 and 9 and 10. O'Clock Lullaby" by Marilyn Singer. While reading the book, the child and parent can use tbe map provided to point out places mentioned in the book, >nd also use tbe clock to locate areas and set the times mentioned in the story. For math, children read about a shark that eats three out of the fishes, and arc asked to see how many fish are left. Devising recipes, designing bvoks and making their own original drawings are also part of the exercise used in the on-going programs in the first grades. Tomson said she and the other first grade teachers at Central are pleased with the success of the BEAR project. HEEF provides grants to the Hastings schools for a variety of enrichment activities. Recent HEEF funded projects include the "China Project,” to help with tbe cost of bringing Chinese teacher, Mrs. Mo Ying, to tbe Hastings area schools; a Young Artists' Day, featuring four artists helping local students produce about 650 Hispanic art products; and a drama trip for eight graders fo see t p6flbrmancc of the Chamber Repertory Theatre of Boston at Western Michigan University. Tbe foundation also aids fifth grade students who need financial aid for a class trip to Greenfield Village, provides computer software for various projects, helps pay for field trips, and pays for other school materials. ADvmnsrMrxt Swedish Weight Loss Surprises Researchers It's against the law. So if you don't want a ticket buckle up. Or. you could become broke in more ways than one. NUdtUUMIALirRMAMlin: MmwisARnai — NOTICE — Sweden—After many yean of research. Banta was developed by Vita Source under the guid­ ance of the U.S Government After eitensive testing with ama­ zing results, Banta is now avail­ able m this country The unique ingredients of Banta allow you to bum fat while resting John M. of Riverside. Califor ma notified the Banta research team that he taat 21 pounds in 60 days. A Park Ridge. IIIhxxi woman fighting a weight bailie for 20 yean, used Banta on recommendation of her nutrition al consultant and lost 26 pounds. in an interview with the Vice-President of Banta Interna­ tional — "Leoen from cootumen telling us about their wooderful results have been to positive and overwhelming. *e guarantee Banta lo work. ' he only difficulty we have is I ocping our stores in stock.' A limited supply of Banta is vrailaNe at the following Kmart Pharmacy location only: Hastings 802 Weil State St. (616)948-9411 To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan. Nc'ice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office. 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings. Michigan, on Wednesday, April 12, 1995 beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L O’CONNOR, Secretary by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Hastings Savings & Loan is one of three companies to receive a "Women in tbe Workplace Award" from the Women s Re­ source (’enter based in Grand Rapids The award honors employers who have made an outstanding effort to support the growth of women and empower them to reach their full potential. Hastings Savings & Loan "has sought in­ novative ways in which to attract and retain the working' mother, according to Re­ source Center personnel. Tbe con^any also "recently developed a new position, mobile loan officer, to permit the employee to cre­ ate their own hours. Part-time employees arc provided medical coverage. Four of the six top managers are female and all have been promoted and educated within the organization. Also, advanced studies are 100 percent paid to employees reluming or beginning a college education. "Other innovative efforts include a "By Employees for Employees Program" in which employees at all levels teach others a skill they have learned." the Women's Re­ source Center said in its tribute to Hastings Savings & Loan. Tbe award presentation was made Tuesday at the Amway Grand Plaza. Attending from Hastings Savings & Loan to accept the award were Sandy Nichols, senior vice presi­ dent of operations; Melody Bowman, senior vice president of lending; Deb Kalmink. public relations manager, and Janet Vasqucz, loan processing manager. Janel Garno, executive secretary at Hast­ ings Savings & Loan, nominated Hastings Savings & Loan for the award. She praised the firm for its flexible work options, lead­ ership and educational opportunities, pro­ gressive and family-friendly benefit pack­ ages. dependent care assistance and oilier in­ novative efforts. "This morning we had a meeting with all of our employees and this award was reflec­ tive of not only the management style of Hastings Savings & Loan but also tbe team concept that we have within our organiza­ tion." said Todd Harding. president/CEO of tlK firm. "Historically, banks have always had a vast majority of their personnel be women The thing that they haven't had is a lot of women who become management. "One of the things that I'm very proud of here is that we have taken women from the lower levels of our organization and helped them mature, helped them learn, educate them, teach them and they've become man­ agers." Harding said. Melody Bowman and Sandy Nichols arc two classic examples. Both started as tellers and have been employed at Hastings Savings & Loan for more 20 years. "Now there is no one else above them besides myself," Harding said. "My only requirement on advancement is that the people take the challenge and grab it and do what they want with it. It does not matter to me whether they arc Black, white, male, female or whatever. It is strictly based ■) My husband, LEN ' ; VINCENT, ’ will soon L celebrate his 50th birthday • March 11, 1995 LA purtlun. upucUl gifti .nd tuck. but thin ynr ■V Sr ___ ___ like to write a... TRIBUTE TO MY WONDERFUL MAN” ■9 V I have only known this man for 5 years Wa met through friend* January 21. 1990 Lan *a*d ■ wu love at test sight for him Wei. the ieekng wa* very mutual How could Vou t*® love with a man who shows up on your doorstep on a Sunday, with a pot at rad tuips? A nice romantic start? ft • We were two lonely people, raising two children alone. Yet, we worked just Vb mile ■V ■A mt •^ The odd thing about K is we kved within miles of each other ail through our Ives, but God m rti petlecl time picked January 21st. 1990 for us to meet When I say Lan is the last of a long bne of gentlemen it is very true in many ways. He Sj loved me and my M It M's (Mike and Marc) with an unconditional love only a true man ■ and Dad could He had "time” for my M i and everything they did or needed or Kb wanted He listened and triad hi* damdest to help them >n whatever way he could PM On* 'hir*9 Prov<d b* love for my son's mom by all the flower*, balloons MK and teddy bears he sent to my work The dear ladies I cared for at Fountain View □ > Estates m those years al told me to marry him or they would When on a day I wa* tD and unable to work, my supervisor caled and said that tn the parking lot was a stan on a sheet tn red that said. 1 love you Barb " It doesn't stop there There have been many times my Len has "shocked" me by HR showing his love for me. We married November 3. 1990. I was afraid if I didn't grab him. too many other women wanted fan... but oh did I want to be Mrs Len Vincent I became an instant Mom to Rich and Christy They didn't grow under my heart but in R* J Over the year* he ha* bud! me a mail station. a* I have about 30 pen pals and I love to ■y*. write He buik me a unique jewelry box — none hka it in the world He is so good with i— hi* hands, so creative On May 27. 1992 we lost “OUR DAN“. a friend Marc brought home, whj we Hr iaetasstly loved. It has been a horrible foes for Marc and me. He was ssty eon tn my ;b«rart and I will always mouse my boytt Len is here for me with every tear ■St 1 have heath problem* and again It's my Lan who is there to do dishes, vacuum, etc Wc **ra ecstatic when our only granddaughter Krysta May wa* bom on January 21. 'BB 1993. God really smiled that day" > could go on and on. but space is tmited We are new to th* Hasting* wwa-just got ?***** January 2nd and already feel M is “home" We moved our modular home from Cutlerville. Ml. We both love the country The first thing Len wanted was a dog. so we visited the Animal Sbeher here in Hasting*, and found a lovely German shepherd mix j• and we call her Teddy Joy. We've cottscted Teddy Bears since our courting days Lan works at Sparks Belting Company and tn 1988 he wa* their company's first R employee of the year WL Len Vincent is a great man. very shy. so please when you see him in March wish him A a HAPPY 5Oth BIRTHDAYtt SKr P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEN. 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PC. and office skills, and flexibility to provide additional “ Hom eCr est ms Cabinetry coverage, as needed / Dishwasher DU920 Please send resume and letter of introduction by Whirlpool STEAIADEAL March 10. 1995. to: Physicians’ Office Recruiting Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat. 9 to 12 Post Office Box 151 Hastings. Ml 49058 E.O.E. : e~zzt :'Zt~ KITCHEN t IITH DESIGN 105 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-3906 Carpet. Vinyls, Ceramic Tile, Replacement Windows Building and Remodeling �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 9, 1995 HONOR given Hastings Savings & Loan, continued on their merit. I don’t care who it is ai long as they arc doing the 1 expect they will receive ample merit and ample ad­ vancement." Harding said. Tm very proud of the fact that we have four women (in the six top management slots)...Everyone has had an equal opportu­ nity and those four plus Mark (Hewitt) and myself have worked our way up to the top of the organization. Even on the next tier of management, the majority of those people happen to be women as well. They are very good to this organization." Nichols said about 400 people from differ­ ent businesses in West Michigan attended the award program. "We were really very surprised. We didn’t realize how much of a to-do this whole pro­ gram was. To be one of three that were rec­ ognized for Women in the Workplace was quite an honor." she said. Other companies receiving Women in the Workplace awards were all Grand Rapids firms: Comprehensive Therapy Center. Inc. and The Wordsmiths. In addition. Deloitte & Touche, also of Grand Rapids, earned the award for outstanding workplace initiative. Many happy returns. Give the gift that gives back more than you've given. For as little as 525. you can give a piece of Amenca to someone you care about. Ask your banker for a gift certificate Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH mecu at noo Powell Rd . I mdc east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Kimpte. MS-9116; 6 30 p.m Bible THOKNAPPLB VALLEY FTLLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Psator Church office phone 946-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 am. Sunday Childrens church. Tuesday prayer and share tune *30 a_n> Wednesday evening service 6 30 p.m. Youth group mecu Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family WELCOME CORNER" UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. SIRS N. Drendway. (■l^* Ml 4905* Pamor Cart Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 art.; Sunday School. 9:45 am. 4-R nwt* Momfays. 6:30 p.m. to 800 p.m Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barter Rd . Hastings Mea s Breakfast will be meeting the third Satanta* of each month until far tarnotxr Call Mr Saephcnlzwia *945-5365 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road PamorBenHer ring. 9:30 Sunday School. Church ServKe 10:30; Wadwfay even­ ings from 600-800 p.m. the youths meet al the church, bring a •art hmeh HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO. 1674 Weal Stale Rood. Hastings. Mkh James A. Camp WL Ptatar. Sunday School 9.30 a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Woratap 10:45 art. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service, 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. an: Rambows or J J. fable Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kufa Club or Junior Bible Qua (age* 8-12). Youth Muustnes or Teen BMe Qua (^es 13-19); Adah faHe Sandy - No age bouts FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn Hasting*. Michigan 948-RXM Kevin Shockey . Senior Pastor James R. Barrett. .Asst Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 45 am. Classes for all agea; IIWl.U Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4<h Grade; 6:00. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 A warn Club*. 7:00 ^.m . Teens in Houseman Hall; 700 p.m . Adults Prayer mcctmg. 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South, Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 1000 am. Wor­ ship 11 -00 a.m.. Evening Service at 600 p m Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 pm HASTINGS SEVENTH-DA Y ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 WJliam Gardner. Pastor Church ptanc number n 945-2170 Com- ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 Sabbath School al *20 a m (for all adults nd children) and Wor­ ship Service at 11 00 a m Join us far Prayer Meeting held Tuesdeys, 7004^*) p m Our Cnrren—rfy Servxc Center. 502 E Green Street, ia open to the public Moo­ tfays Md Wedneatfays. *00-1200 623 2050 (Dafaoa) after 6 p i good, clean conditxxi are accepted only during above hours. If you are in need of clothing please call 945-2361 for an appointment BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hasungs. MI 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bfoie Classes 10 a.m . Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday fable Study 7 p.m. Normar. Herron Minister. Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd. Hastings. Ml 490581 meeting st Thomas Jefferson Hall. 948-4045 Sunday Services • 9:30 a. hl. Bible School, 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 600 p.tp.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, in home Bible study Car for location - 623-3110 CHURCH OP THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School 'four; 11O0 a. tn Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m. Even■g Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m. Wontap 11 am.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning: *45 a.m.. Sunday School. 11 OO a.m.. Morning WorAtp; 7:15 p.m . Youth FeUowstap; 600 p.m.. Evening Worship Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 700 p.m Wednesday NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Fsther Charles Fisher, Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Harting* Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting *1 Maple Val’iey High School Partor Don Roacoe. (517) 852-9228 Mornmg Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Befori the Service Nursery , children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN, FA Hailing, and Lake Odaaaa WMN FUNfRAL HOMt Hastings FUXFAB INCORFORATW ot Hssnngs NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. TH! HAST1HGS BANNH AND MMINDf R 1952 N. Broadway — Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY ••Prescriptions'' — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBCR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan Man 10:00 am. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Haaauf. Mcfagan. G Kent Ketfar. Christian Education Sunday — 9:30 Md 11.00 Morning Worship Services Nursery provided. Brood cast ot 9:30 service over WDCHAM snd FM 9:50-10:50 Church School Cfasses. 10:30 Fellowship Md Refreshments m the Duung room. 11:20 Children s Church Feb 22 - 7.00 Chancel Choir Practice GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Amon, Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. March 12 - 8-00 and 10:45 a m Holy Cnnunumna, 9:30 Church School (ail ages); 600 Youth Choir Thursday. March 9 - 6:30 Children i Choir. 700 AdvcnWren; 7 30 Adult Choir. 100 AA Saturday. March 11 - 1000 Catechumen HI; 1:00 Inquirers; 800 NA. Monday. March 13 7:00 Stewardship Comm Women of Fart Tuemfay. March 14 7:00 Congregation Council; Wedneeday. March IS - 1000 Wordwatchers; 6:00 Supper; 7:00 Vespers. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Omrtea Faber. Pfator Sarnnfay Mam 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Maaaea 800 a.m. aad 11:15 a.m.; Coufeaaiom SMurrfay 4:004:30 pm HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. B'lfford W Coe. Pastor. Margaret Hoileabeck. Director of Christian Education Church phoae (616) 945-9574 Burner free budding with elevator to all floors Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 am. Coffee FeUowstap 10.30 a.m.; Worship 11-h0 a m - Junior Church following Children s Story for ages 5 thru I; Youth Choir 4:45 pm; Mi-Hi R Sr-Hi Youth Fellowship 5: 30 pm WEDNESDAYS FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT Children's Vocal Choir Pre-school thru first grade 5:00 p.m.; Children b Beil Choir: Sxond grade or older 5:30 p.m.; Prepared Light Meal 600 p.m ; Bible Study 6: 45 p.m.; Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m.; First Wednesday of month n Game Night for all ages THURSDAYS: Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 — Prayer Group. 11:30 a.m.; U.M. Women Luncheon and Program. 1200 noon Thursday. March 9 — Community Lenten Lunch•Worship at St Roae Church. 1200 Noon — Rev Buff Coe. ”40 Days ' Sun­ day. March 12 — Second .r«mday of Lent. Youth Dinner — open to public 12:15 p.m. Monday. March 13 — Habitat for Humanity Workshop 700 p.m Tuesday. March 14 - Hi-Noonen Potluck and Program 1200 noon; Love. Inc Board 1200 noon Thursday. March 16 - Community Lenten Lunch/Worship a: St. Rose Church 12:00 Noon - Rev. Michael Anton — •’Crown of Thorns” Saturday. March 18 - Hatatat for Humanity Workshop 9 am. SUPPORT GROUPS - V I.P * (Visually Im­ paired Persons) 9 30 a.m. first Fri­ day of month September thru May. Narcotic* Anonymous 12:00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8 00 p m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12:30 f.m Wednesdays. Co­ Dependent* Anonymous 7:30 p.m Thursdays, and 900 a.m Saturtfays Topa No 338 - 9 15 a m Thursdays. Alcoholics Anony mous. 4:00 pm Wednesdays PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service 9 30 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 P m Prayer tune Wednesdays. 7 00 pm Awana Program Thursday* 6 30-8 30 p.m Age* 3 and 4 thru Sth and bth grade I |Myrtle C. Secord] MIDDLEVILLE - Myrtle C. Secord. 66. of Middleviiie, passed away Monday. February 27. 1995, peacefuUy in her sleep at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. She was born on September 12, 1928 in Middleville and was the daughter of Clifford and Jennie Davis. Mrs. Secord was married to Lawrence R. Secord on March 22, 1947 at Middleville United Methodist Church. Mn. Secord was raised in Thornapple Township, living on the Prairie her entire life, and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1946. She was an artist and her works are enjoyed throughout the country. She loved nature and the out-of-doors. She was preceded in death by her parents. Clifford and Jennie Davis and daughter-in-law, Ruth Secord. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence R. Secord; two sons, Larry (Karen) Secord and Steven (Nicole) Secord, both of Middleville; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three sisters, Marcella Krallman of Jackson, Dr. R. Jack (Donna) Chase of Grand Rapids, Gladeon (Norma) Lewis of Middleville; sever­ al nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Thursday, March 2,1995 at the Beeler Funeral Home with Dr. Robert C. Smith officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. J _______ MaryJane Robinson CHARLOTTE - Francis M. Page, 89. of Charlotte and formerly of Thomapple Lake, Hastings and Potterville, passed away on Friday. March 3. 1995 at the Eaton County Medical Facility in Charlotu. after a long J She married Paul J. Goodrich on November 3, 1946, they moved to Cadillac in 1949 and lived there 12 years. They also lived in Tecum­ seh, Reed City, Batavia, New York, Decatur, Illinois and had lived in Bradenton, Florida since 1980. Mrs. Goodrich wu a member the Palm Sola Presbyterian Church in Bradenton and the Women of the Moose. Surviving are her husband, Paul J. Goodrich of Bradenton; sons, Fxc Goodrich and wife Christine of Cadillac, Kim Goodrich and wife Nancy of Snellville, Georgia; daugliters, Mn. Gerald (Cathy) Brown of Seminole, Florida, Mrs. Bruce (Cynthia) Olson of Eagan, Minne­ sota; 11 grandchildren, sister, Mn. Alan (Beverly) Kennedy of Hastings; brother, E. Lynn Beadle of Bradenton. Honda, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings with Reverend Mark Jennings officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Hazel M. VanVleet HASTINGS - Hazel M VanVleet, 84. of Hast­ ings, passed away Saturlay, March 4, 1995 at TenderCare in Hastings. She was bora in Brandi County on May 12, 1910, the daughter of Joseph and Millie (Hammond) Kime. She attended Sherwood School. She married Loren C. Patch, who preceded her in death in 1965. She then married Robert S. VanVleet on December 6, 1972. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1985. Mrs. VanVleet was a member of the World War II Mother of Battle Creek. She was also preceded in death by one son, Don Patch; one stepeon. Bob VanVleet; one brother, Edward Kime; four roers, Beatty Cook, Flora Jones, Leona Tucker, Joyce Kime. She is survived by two daughters, Emma Jean Taylor of Battle Creek, Patricia Ann Hill­ ock of Lansing; two tons, Elmer IzRoy Patch of Battle Creek, Loren Patch of Hastings; three sieputt, Ronald C. VanVleet of Potterville, Gerald L. VanVleet of Charlotte, David E VanVleet of Battle Qeek; one stepdaughter, Ruby M. VanVleet of Charlotte; several grand­ children and several great grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Kime of Colon, Irene Sprawl of Colon Visitation wu held Tuesday. March 7,1995 it the Bachman Hebble Funeral Home Service, Inc. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 7, 1995 at Reese Cemetery. Burial wu at Reese Cemetery in Springfield. Memorial cootributica may be made to the Charity of ones choice. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service in Battle Creek. Neva A. Snyder HASTINGS - Neva A. (Barrington) Snyder, 72, of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 1995 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Private family services here held. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. illness. Mr. Page was bora in Hudson, the son of Charles L and Nellie M. (Phelps) Page and had lived most of his life in Eaton County. He attended Eaton Rapids High School. He had been employed by the Oldsmobile Divi­ sion, General Motors in Lansing, retiring in 1966 after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Potterville Lodge F367, F. A AJ4. the Potterville O.E.S. 8413, was a former Potterville Mayor and Council­ man and had been a member of the Potterville Fire Department for many yean. He had lived at the Thornapple Lake addreas for about 20 yean after retiring. Flossie Slagel He mimed the former Meta L. Jacox on February 17,1V25. SbApreceded him in death on December 12, IMS. Surviving are three aoua, Leo (Barban) Page of Halting,. Harry (Mary) Page of Baldwin and Garry (Manha) Page of Iron Mountain; one daughter, Frances (Alfred) Hill of Chartotte; six grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Monday at the Burkhead-Grccn Funeral Chapel in Charlotte with Reverend Thomas Peters officiating. Interment was in the Deepdale Memorial Pirk in I .anting Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | ORANGEVILLE - Clyde J Blauvelt, 62. of Orangeville passed away on Siturdiy, March 4, 1995 it his home. He was born on August 6.1932 in Plainwell, the son of Hany and Hazel (Bourdo) Blauvelt. He was a farm laborer his entire life and enjoyed hunting and fishing He was preceded in dead by his parents Survivors are, two sister, and husbands. Alice and David Boyce o Gun Lake and Dorothy and Donald Hoctsja of Kalamazoo; five brothers and wives, Cecil and Doris Morse of Pine Lake, Ray and Jewell Morse of Gun Lake, Ralph “Bud" and Gcorgine Blauvelt of Mashall. Rolland and Garnet Blauvelt of Plain­ well and Kenneth and Margaret Blauvelt of Shelbyville; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Risner and Pastor Rich Sheldon officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. I Arlene A. Goodrich BRADENTON. FLORIDA- Arlene A. Good­ rich, 66 of Bradenton, Florida and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 1995 in Bradenton. She was bom on December 7, 1928 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of Lawrence C. and Martha E. (Belson) Beadle. j ^She graduated from Hastings High School in HASTINGS - Mary Jane Robinson, 77, of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 1995 at TenderCare in Hastings. She was born on February 28, 1918 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Raymood and Bertna (Hughes) Donohue. Mn. Robinson was raised in California and attended schools there. She had lived in several U.S. communities before moving to Hirelings in 1994 from Marquette, where she had lived for the past 15 years. She married John F. Robinson on December 31. 1940. Mrs. Robinson was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, John; daughter & husband, Debbie & Ron Bradley of Dowling; son & wife, Robert & Helen Robin­ son of San Diego, California; four grandchil­ dren; one great granddaughter; sister, Ida Gorman of Atlanta, Georgia; brother, Thomas Gaynor ot Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; several nieces and nephews and cousins. Funeral Services were held Saturday, March 4, 1995 at the Pleasantview Family Church in Dowling with the Reverend Steven Wright officiating. Burial was at the Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasantview Family Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. FrastcuM. Page| |ClydeJ. Blauvelt Robert H. O'Donnell| HASTINGS - Robert H. O’Donnell, 89. of Hastings, passed away on Wednesdasy, March 8, 1995 al Tendercare in Hastings. Arrangements arc pending at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Calvin C. Mann| HASTINGS - Calvin C. Mann, 64, of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 1995 at TenderCare in Hastings. He was bora on August 3,1930 in Mississip­ pi, the son of Grover and Nora (McGinty) Mann. Mr. Mann was raised in Mississippi and Arkansas and attended schools there. He was married to Margaret Gibson. The marriage ended in divorce. He then married Phoebe (Churchill) Albert in 1971. He moved to Hastings in 1990 from Arkansas. His employment included the Maintenance Department in the Battle Creek school system for several years and did factory work until ill health forced his retirement. Preceding him in death was a son, Michael Scoa Mann. Survivors include his wife, Phoebe; three sons, Calvin Mann of Jackson, Ronnie Mann of Battle Creek, David Mann of Charlotte; daughter, Patricia Prater of Battle Creek; ten grandchildren; two brothers, Grover Mann of Mississippi and J.P. Mann of Arkansas. Funeral Services were held Saturday, March 4, 1995 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Carl & Gen Litchfield officiating. Banal was at the Balch Johnson Cemetery in Balch, Arkansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS - Flossie Slagel, 89. of Hastings, passed away Friday, March 3, 1995, at Thor­ napple Manor in Hastings. 1905 in HastA. snd Mary Mrs. Slagel was married to Tony Slagel on November 1,1924 He preceded her in death on April 22, 1974. Mrs. Slagel was a Telephone Operator in Caledonia and she also worked for Biby Bliss. She was also preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Belle Asptnall; sister, Dorothy; tx .'then, Ford Sr., Floyd, Russell and Lonnie Aspinall. Survivors include one son, Frank (Clara) Bales of Germany; four grandchildren, Anita of Houston, Texas, Maureen, Frank Jr^ and John of California; one sister, Doris Trangeman of Cheyenne, Wyoming; five great grand­ children; a special nephew, Kenneth (Helen) Aspinall and several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Monday, March 6,1995 at the Beeler Funer­ al Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Internxui was in Ml Hope Cemetery in Middfeville Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. I Leland A. Ihtnkdberger Wanda Louise Holden [ PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP - Leland A. Dunkelberger, 96, of Pennfield Township, passed away Thursday, March 2,1995 at Battle Creek Community Health Systems in Battle Creek. He was bora in Three Oaks on September 19, 1898. He graduated with 8th grade education, then correspondence course in sheet metal. He built his home on Pleasantview Drive in 1926. He had been hospitalized since February 11,1995. Mr. Dunkelberger lived on a farm in Lacy for many years and came to Battle Creek when he got out of school to wort at the Ops Lome Sign Company. Afterwards, he worked for National Sign Company on Hall Street and was a Super­ visor there. He lived and worked in Lima, Ohio for the Art Craft Sign Company for 11 years before returning to Battle Creek in 1940. He was the owner and operator of Wolverine Feed­ er Company for 40 years. He sold the business in 1986. They made animal feeders and trash burners. He was a 33rd degree Mason, Life member of Ira Beck Lodge 8503 FAAM. He married Josephine Loomis in 1924. She preceded him in death in 1986. Mr. Dunkelberger is survived by a brother, Ernest N. Dunkelberger of Hastings; eight nephews, Melvin N. Dunkelberger of Middle­ ville, Duane Perry of Battle Creek, Marlin Dunkelberger and Marvin Dunkelberger of Hastings, Harvery Dunkelberger of Nashville, Norman W. Dunkelberger of Hastings, Dale Garen of Dowling, Kenneth J. Dunkelberger of Battle Creek; five nieces, Jean of Battle Creek, Lucille of UNK, Annette of Hastings, Sherry Tobias of Nashville, Pat of Virginia. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 4, 1995 at Bachman Hebble Funeral Chapel with Pastor Edna M. Miller of New Life Assembly officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospital (Second Floor Nurse's Station). Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service in Battle Creek. HICKORY CORNERS - Wanda Louise Holden, 76, of Hickory Corners, passed sway on Tuesday, February 28. 1995 at V.A. Medi­ cal Center in Battle Creek. She wu bora on May 27,1918 in Grandvil­ le, Illinois. She wu married to John Holden and he preceded her in death on December 21, 1986. Sbe wu a high school graduate and attended college for several yean. Mrs. Holden wu employed for over 30 yean u an Entitlement Examiner in the Admissions Section of the VA Medical Center in Battle Creek. She was in the W.A.A.C. from August 20, 1942 till discharge oo March 24, 1944. Life member of Prudence-Nobles Chapter 8366 OE.S. Life member and put Comman­ der of the Hickory Corners American Legion Post 8484 and a member of the Auxiliary. Mrs. Holden loved fishing, camping, flying airplanes, her wort in the American Legion and Eastern Star. Survivors include her son A wife, John “Skip” Holden, Jr. A Linda of Hickory Corners; 4 grandchildren, Kimberly Holden, David Holden, Robert Holden, John Michael Ainsworth; one sister, Dorothy Ewing of Pacheo, California. Funeral Services were held Saturday, March 4, 1995 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Worden A Chaplain Donald Amidon & Prude nee-Nobles Chapter 8366 officiating. Burial wu in E. Hickory Comers Cemetery with American Legion Post 8484 Military Honora. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Envelopes are available at Williams Funeral home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 9, 1995 — Page 7 Lordy, lordy, look who's forty! You finally reached the Hill, on March 7th... For your insurance call Farmers Happy Birthday Insurance Lore... Your Family & Friends Group Belson-Daniels announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Paul McCiurkin and Mr. William BeIson of Hastings announce the engagemeni of their daughter. Melissa, to Scott Daniels, son of Mr and Mrs. Curt Daniels of Delton. Melissa is a graduate of Hastings High School and Western Michigan University, receiving her bachelor's degree in elementary education Scott is a graduate of Caledonia High School and Western Michigan University, receiving his bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Accountancy. He is employed with NBD in Grand Rapids. The wedding will take place on June 3 at Grand Rapids First Church of the N azarene. Klein-Baxter exchange vows Launc Ann Klein and Jeffrey Meyers Bai­ ter were united in marriage Aug. 6. 1994. in Central Wesleyan Church. Holland Tbe Rev Dennis Jackson officiated the 11:30 a.m. ceremony Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mn. Larry Klein of Hamilton, and Dr and Mrs William Baxter of Zeeland, formerly of Hastings. Best man was Steve Moore, fiiend of the groom, and maid of honor was Amy Kia ver, friend of the bride. Groomsmen were William Baxter Jr., brother of the groom. Dave Beckman and Bill Kuhn, brother-in-laws of the groom, and Keith and Aaron Klein, brothers of the bride. Bridesmaids were. Connie Klein, sister-in­ law of the bride. Kim Beckman and Sandy Kuhn, sisters of the groom, and Katie Myles, friend of the bride. Ringbearer was Brad Kuhn, nephew of the groom and flower girl was Katie Kop, cousin of the bride. After the ceremony, the new Mr. and Mrs. Baxter greeted guests at a reception in their honor. Follo'/ing a wedding trip to Longboat Key. Fla., the couple resides in Columbus, S.C. The groom, a Hope College graduate, and the bride, who attended Hope College, are now both attending Columbia International University in Columbia. S.C. Discover the advantage of having all your major msurance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast, fair, friendly service. Call a Farmers Agent for auto. We. fire, commercial, boat insurance. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent 6ARY BEGG AGENCY Auto, Homa, Ufa, Comtwctt ia S MicNgan, Haling. Ml <S0M BrekMK MS-44S4 fkmmhi RIM’s & LPIM’s We are looking for licensed nurses with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility full or part time. New graduates are welcome with indMduakzed orientation available. All shifts are available. Wages based on experience. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits and com­ petitive wages. Contact Sue Lemon. RN. DON at 616-945-2407 ext. 444 or Heidi Byme, RN, ADON at ext. 445 for an interview. THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 E.O.E. Fabulous CD Offer Maivilles to observe golden anniversary Richard and Marion (Jenkins) Maiville Sr., were united in marriage March 17. 1945 in Texas. In their honor the children and grand­ children will be having an open house at the Hastings American Legion Hall Their relatives and friends are invited to please join us in the celebration on March 17th at 8 p.m. Requesting a card shower only Quick-Ward to wed March 25 Mr and Mrs. Herb Quick and Mr. and Mn. Roger Ward are pleased to announce the engagement and -appreaching marriage of their children. June Quick and Corey Ward. June graduated from Bellevue High School and Baker College in Owosso Corey graduated from Hastings High School and served four yean in the Air Force. They will be married March 25. 1995. 7.00* 18 Month Certificate of Deposit tt UNITED DANK Wayland 792-2283 ■ Hopkins 793-7117 Dorr 681-9927 • Gun Lake 672-7484 Annua Percentage Yield is accurate as of 223195 and is predicated upon monthly compounding of Merest Otter subject to change or lermmahon without prior notification This e a lime deposit, subject to substantial penalty lor early withdrawal Fuller-Westra to be wed Aug. 19 Doris Johnson to mark 80th Robert and Paineia Fuller along with Henry and Carolyn Westre are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Shannon Rae and Joseph Arthur Shannon is a graduate of Hastings High School She attended Kellogg Community College graduating as a Dental Hygienist. Joe is a graduate of Hastings High School and is attending Michigan State University An Aug. 19. 1995 wedding is planned Dons Johnson will be celebrating her 80th birthday on Saturday. March 18. from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall in Prairieville. Hosting the open house will be her children and grandchildren. No gifts please; Doris and .cr family would appreciate the gift of your presence Member FDIC Birthday party set for LaVema Johncock An 80th birthday celebration will be held for LaVera Johncock on March 15 at their Florida home. For a card shower her address is: Lily Lake Resort. 500 U.S. 27 South. 131. Frostproof. Florida. Backe-Green to wed June 17 Robert Dale Green and Vicki ^ue Backe would like to announce their engagement The bride-to-be is a 1981 Hastings graduate and is the daughter of Virginia McDonald of Hastings The groom to-be is the son of Bud and Retha Green of Hastings He is employed at the E W Bliss Co. A June 17th wedding is planned st the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Recep­ tion is to be held at the Hastings Moose Lodge Newsome-Robinson plan June 17 wedding Martin and Sharon Newsome of Delton are announcing the engagemeni of their daughter Dana Marie to James Terry Robinson, son of Ed and Nora Robinson of Hastings A June 17. 1995 wedding is being planned Todd Alan Wohlford. Hastings and Sandra Patncia Brog Paul Arthur Getty. Middleville and Saman­ tha Ann Lehr. Middleville. James Robert Cook. Plainwell and Rana Paige McBeth. Delton. Noel Richard White. Nashville and Kristina Rose Royal. Nashville. Allan Arthur Lynd. Hastings and Denise Lee Raak. Hastings. Aaron Dale Newberry. Kalamazoo and Kelly Sue Vandenburg. Hastings PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 11:00 A M. on Thursday. March 23.1995. in the Commissioner's Room of the County Courthouse at 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml ■ to review a grant application to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for funding under the 1995 Michigan CDBG Housing Program. The purpose of the hearing is to gain citizen input prior to the submission of the application to continue the County­ wide Home Improvement Program. The County Housing Program is applying for a grant in the amount of $250,000. These funds will be utilized to make rehab grants, forgivable loans, deferred/local loans available to low and very low in­ come households in Barry County FREE 10x13! With Pixy Event Portrait Package at 7.95! (Ts'Offl Pxkage include one 81IO. two Sa's and eight WaBen from one of your lavornc poses. plus 36 Mini-Prints and three Bxtrait frndants March 9-10-11 Thursday-Friday 10-6 • Lunch 2-3 Saturday 9-3 • Lunch 1-2 OOWNTOWN HASTINGS Assiooes-r 717UIIIIINIII �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 9, 1995 "Mr. Terrific” to think twice - and then forget it. LEGAL NOTICES: MO TICE OF MOffTQAGE FOBECLOSUftE SALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC NEAMNG ON PROPOSED ZONMG AMENDMENTS Default ho* occurred in the condition* ol a mor tgoge mode by Leon G. Van Em and Jeon Van Ess. busbond ond wife and Wendell Ros* and Dana Ross, hutbond and wffe, mortgagor*. to State Bonk of Caledonia a Michigan bonking corporation of 627 E Main Street Caledonia. Ml 49316 mor tgogre by a mortgage dated November 15. 1990 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on November 16. 1990. in Liber 506 page 299 Because of said default, the mortgagee ho* declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith A* of the date al this notice, there i* claimed to be due. including lor principal and intere»t on told mortgage, the turn of 5137.445.85. ond interest will continue on the principal balance of 5136.756.45 at the rate of 11.5 percent. No suit or proceeding in low ho* been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue ol the power ot sale contained in said mortgage, ond the statute in such cose mode ond provided, ond to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage and oil logoi co*t*. charge* ond ex­ pense*. including attorneys' lee* allowed by low. ond oil fanes ond insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before solo, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged promise* at public safe to the highest bidder at the East door of th* Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Michigan, on March 211995 ol 2 00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage ar* situated in Township of Thornoppie. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described os follows: Lot 13 and 14 of NoHke's South Lake Plat, accor­ ding to the recorded plat thereof os recorded m Libor 5 of Plats on page 50. ond commonly known os 6839 Noffke Drive. Coledoma Michigan Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will bo six (6) month* from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in oc cordonce with MCI 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sole Doted February 8 1995 TWOHEY MAGGINI PIC Attorneys for Stole Bank ot Caledonia By DonoMH Passenger 212 Waters Building Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503 (616)499-6168 (3-16) Notice i* Hereby given that the Barry County Planning ■ Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on March 13. 1995 of 7:30 p.m. in the Com­ munity Room. Courts ond Low Building at 220 W. Court St.. Hostings. Michigan. The following Section* of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be considered for amendment Looking for Extra Cash? Ca//...945-9554 Sell Anything FAST! AMENDING FOLLOWING SECTIONS* • "Section 4.19 — Signs — Under 8. change the number 32 to 48. sentence shall read: "The surface area of a business sign shall not ex­ ceed 48 square feet except for businesses meeting* criteria under H.” '•DELETE THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS Section 4 30 — Short term Gathering* * Special Event*. Except Family Reunions Section 4.31 — Guarantee ol Conformance. ••Section 6.0-"R-1" — Single Family Residential District Under B. (5.) Amend sentence to road: "... One detached accessory building other than a garage NOT to exceed in height 16 feet from grade level to peak or one story, whichever is less." ••Section 6.4 — "RL-1” — low Density Single Family Residential Lake District — Under 8. (3.) to change the number from '768" to "1024". sentence shall read: "... In addition no detached accessory structure may exceed 1024 square feet." ••Section 6.7 — "C-2" — Rural ond Residential Convenience District Under B — Add the following 5. Governmental building*. 6. Museum*, libraries, or other similar buildings. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard ot the above mentioned time and place. The County of Barry will provide nece«sory aux­ iliary aids and services, such a* signers for the hearing impaired ond audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to In­ dividual* with disabilities at the meeting/hoarIng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individual* with disabilities requiring auxiliary aid* or service* should contocl the County ol Borry by writing or coll the following: Coordinator. 220 W. State Street, Hasting*. Michigan 49058. (616) 948-4891. The proposed amendments of th* Barry County Zoning Ordinance ar* available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan, between the hour* of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Pleas* coll the Barry County Planning Office ot 948-4830 tor further Nancy L. Boersmo. Barry County Clerk (2-16 and 3-9) -Miami Dear Miami: Howard sounds like a brassplaied. four-door heel But don't Name him completely You need to sharpen your selcctKX) dulls Thanks for sharing your story It just may help prevent others from falling into the same dung heap. Dead beat kids Not ‘indestructible’ Dear Ann Landers:My husband has a hole in his throat, which is called a stoma. He had to have a la yngectomy because of cancer in his voice box caused by smoking. Sometimes, he covers the stoma and is able to talk with the help of an artificial voice box. But his stoma is too big to cover with his thumb, so each morning, he puts on a valve cover. This takes about a half hour each mor­ ning and another half hour to remove it al night. My husband also coughs a lot and tires easi­ ly. He can’t do many of the things he once en­ joyed and is often depressed because he knows his chances of getting cancer again are great. He worries about me. Can 1 make it on my own? Will 1 marry again? After he is gone, will some clever fellow come along and sweep me off my feet and take me for everything he worked so hard to accumulate? All his friends see what hell he is going through yet they ask if it is OK to smoke in front of him. Not one of them has quit smok­ ing because of what has happened to my hus­ band. I find this astonishing. What does it take anyway? Please explain. I don’t get it. — L.C. in Utah Dear L.C.: Strange how people believe they are indestructible. They tell themselves, “It will never happen to me.” Let us not forget that tobacco is highly ad­ dictive. Some say it is more addictive than co­ caine. Meanwhile, the tobacco lobby is biting its nails down to the elbow. Will David Kessler, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, succeed in classifying nicotine as a narcotic? He’s trying, and I wish him luck. Medical privacy? Dear Ann Landers: 1 live in i small town that has • medical center suffed with several doctors and nones. Muy times I've stopped by and asked lo speak to a nurse about a medical question. On every occasion, the receptionist says, "What is it you seam to ask?" Next, she removes my records from the file ud looks through them LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE Of LETTING Of DRAIN CONTRACT IN THE MATTER Of THE NASHVILLE DRAIN Notice Is hereby given that I, Robert W. Shaffer, County Drain Commissioner of the County of Barry. State of Michigan, will, on March 22, 1995, at the County Drain Commissioner's Office, Court­ house, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, proceed to receive sealed blds no later than 10:00 a.m. Blds will be opened thereafter and announced. Plans are available for review at the referenced location. Bidders must be qualified to do business In accordance with all applicable laws of the State of Michigan. Contract(s) will be made with the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate security for performance of the work and giving the owner the right to reject any or all bids. The filing of any proposal by an Individual or firm shall constitute acknowledgement of an agreement with the reservations as stated herein. Robert W. Shaffer Drain Commissioner County of Barry‘ FOR SALE BY OWNER... Enjoy the openness of the country WITHIN walking distance of Hastings Middle & High School & Central Elementary. 1513 SOUTH BROADWAY This immaculate, well-maintained home features 3 bedrooms. 2 baths, and a large family room with fireplace. Located in a GREAT neighborhood and priced to sell at only $91,000. Call 945-9587 No realtors, please. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, March 12 1-4 p.m. 1/2 mile south of Middle School DEFAULT having been mod* in th* condition* of a certain mortgog* mod* between Timothy W. Eavey. o single mon ond First Financial Sou.c* Limited recorded on January 10. 19B4 in Liber 594. pag* 278. and fh*n assigned to Concord Associate*, a Michigan Partnership. who** ad­ dress is P.O. Box 2384. Grand Rapid*. Michigan. which wo* recorded on January 10, 1994 In Liber 594. poges 285 ond 286 of th* Barry County Records, on which mortgage there wo* du* ond owing o* of March 1. 1995 the sum of 576 425 12. with interest accruing thereon at the rote of 15% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgog* ond th* statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice i* hereby given that said mortgog* will be foreclosed by a sole of th* mortgaged premises at public vendue at the south side of the lobby of the Barry County Courthouse in Hosting*. Michigan, at 2:00 p.m. on April 10. 1995. Said premise* are located at 2643 Kiser Rood. Middleville. Michigan and ore more particularly described a* follows: "Beginning ot the Northeast corner of the N~ thecst 1 Z4 of the Northeast 1 /4 of Section 34. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, thence South along th* East line ol said section 34. 933.38 feet for point of beginning; thence South 89 d sgree* 38 minutes 50 seconds West parallel to tf * North section line 933.38 feet, thence Soi thwesterly to the Southwest corner of th* Nor heost 1 /4 of th* Nor­ theast 1/4 of section 34, tnence East along th* South line of the Northeott 1/4 of th* Northeast I /4 to the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1 /4 of th* Northeast 1 /4. thence North along the East line of said section 34 to the point of beginning. Permanent Parcel No.: 084)14-034-001-04 The redemption date shall be six months fromrhe dot* of said sole, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of said sol*. Dated. March 1. 1995 LINSEY. STRAIN 8 WORSFOLD. PC. By Peter D Bosch (P35965) Attorney for mortgage* 1200 Michigan Not I Bank Bldg 77 Monroe Center. NW Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)456-1661 (4/6) State of McNgan Prabata Ceswt County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No 95-21597-SE Estote of WENDALL WILSON ASHLEY. Deceased Social Security No 366-22-7321 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in th* estale may be barred or af feeted by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Monday. March 27. 1995 at 4:15 p.m., in the Probate Courtroom. Hosting*. Michigan before Honorable Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Wilson L. Ashley requesting that he be appointed Personal Representative of the Estote of WENDALL WILSON ASHLEY who lived in Polk County. Florida, and who died on 11 07/94. re­ questing that the heirs at law of the decedent be determined Creditors of th* deceased ore notified that all claim* against th* estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both th* probate court ond th* (proposed) personal representative within four month* of the dot* of publication of this notice Notice is further given that th* estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record Morch 6 1995 David A. Dimmers (PI2793) DIMMERS McPHILLIPS & DOHERTY 221 South Broodwoy Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Wilson L Ashley 10400 Guy Rood Nashville. Ml 49073 (3/9) even though they contain some very personal information. She then takes my open file folder to the nurse and asked the question that I wanted to discuss. I am very upset by this. Shouldn't medical records be a private matter between the doctor or nurse and the patient? - No Privacy in Pennsylvania Dear Privacy: 1 asked my internist. Dr. Gerry Smyth, to reply to your question. He said a physician in practice today cannot pro­ vide efficient service to his patients without the help of an office staff The staff - in­ cluding the receptionist - must have access to the patient s charts. Of course, the physician must be certain that the staff understands the importance of the patients' right to privacy. Dr. Smyth also said you are justified in complaining about the way the receptionist responded lo your request. The only reason to check the patient's chart before delivering it to the doctor or nurse is to make sure everything is in order. Il should not be read for content Although the receptionist needs to ask about the general nature of your business, a medical question requires an answer by a professional - either the physician or a nurse -- and there is no need for the receptionist to intervene. Gem of the Day: Lucky is the person for whom the bell tinkles before it tolls. An unwise move Dear Ann Landers: Please tell all women who are considering moving in with a lover to think twice and maybe even get some legal ad­ vice. 1 didn’t, and I’m paying a big price for being so trusting. When 1 became engaged to “Howard.” I gave up a lovely apartment, two cats, all my furniture and my TV. We were so crazy in love. I was absolutely certain that ours was a match made in heaven and everything would be wonderful. Guess what? Howard wrecked my car and ruined me financially with his lousy advice. After a year, he suddenly decided that we were not compatible and I had "failed him” because I wasn’t nice enough to his kids. Then he threw me out. Now I am living in an unfurnished apart­ ment with no appliances, trying to recover from near-bankruptcy. And that’s not all. I am not able to get any financial compensation from Howard because nothing was done legally. Please warn ail women who may be con­ sidering giving up their place to move in with V Dear Ann Landers: 1 am a single parent who works hill-time. I have two bright and talented daughters, ages 14 and 12. They share a bedroom that looks like a cyclone hit it. I am tired of yelling at them to straighten up the room. Their clothes arc on the floor, on doorknobs, everywhere. The beds are never made. Papers that are two weeks old are strewn all over, along with soft drink cans, orange peels, you name it. It drives me crazy. They look so neat and nice when they go out, no one would suspect their room is like a pig sty. I’ve announced that I will not buy them another piece of clothing until they learn how to take care of the things they have. 1 also have threatened to stop their allowance. They couldn't care less. I even tried an incentive, offering to redecorate the room with new fur­ niture. comforters, sheets, etc. Still no action. One day. I decided to quit fussing and sec bow long it took for them to get tired of it. It didn’t work. Their clothes literally covered every inch of floor. You couldn’t tell what color the carpet was It didn’t bother them in the least. They just walked over everything and went on with their routine. 1 don't think I'm asking for too much. Ann. Do you? Please tell me what else I can do before I go crazy. - Wlgged-Out Mom In Colorado Springs; Dear Wlgged-Out: You can't do a thing about the slobs, but you CAN do something about yourself. Shut the door of the pig sty and vow never to go in there until they leave for college, marriage or a career, whichever comes first. Tell them where the sheets and pillowcases are and i nform them that they can get fresh ones if and when they want to. The same goes for the towels. My plan may not get them to clean up their room, but it will reduce your blood pressure and promote peace and harmony in your home, which is far more important than an orderly room. Drugs art everywhere. They 're easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers' boklet, "The Lowdown on Dope. ” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money­ order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1995 Creator* Syndicate, inc. Lake Odessa NEWS ■■ 1-.■ The ;-cond Lenten service for the 1995 season will be at the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church on M-50 at Bell Road at 7 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Phil Whippie is pastor there. Monday, March 13. is election day for voters in the village of Lake Odessa. The in­ cumbents whose terms are expiring are Jerry Engie and Wesley Meyers. Each is running for another term. One other seat is vacant. The Chamber of Commerce will hold its general meeting Tuesday, March 14. On that same day there will be a blood pressure clinic at Lake Manor. In the early evening, the Elementary Parents’ group will meet at 6 p.m. The Head Start parents will meet at the Page Memorial Building at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. March 15. Half an hour later, at 1 p.m., the Odessa Township Board of Review meets. Many property owners found their valuations had dropped a few hundred dollars. That evening, the Page Building has its third meeting of the day, with the Lakewood Wastevater Authority at 7 p.m. There will be a surplus commodities distribution at the Page Building Thursday, starting at nine in the morning and will con­ tinue until the supply is exhausted. The Order of Eastern Star will resume its meetings Tuesday. March 14, after the winter recess Many of the “Shining Stars” are still in Florida. The First Congregational Church will hold us delayed Valentine dinner with a Love Potluck Wednesday. March 15 at 6:30 p.m. The pastor will show Valentine video. The event originally had to be cancelled because of weather. Central United Methodist Church will hold a jazzy potluck at 6:30 p.m. Friday. March 17. Following the supper, the Lakewood High School jazz band will entertain, at about 7:15, so people arc welcome to come to hear them even if they do not choose to eat. Within the past week, two sets of newslet­ ters went in the mail. Three hundred newslet­ ters of the Friends of the Library traveled via the postal service Over the weekend, 200 copies of the Bonanza Bugle went in the mail for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society, which meets today, March 9, at Lake Manor. The WMU alumni magazine newly arrived carries an item on the bestowing of the Janie Rodnguez Memorial award posthumously to the late Mary Fran Armstrong, who had graduated in 1944. back when the university was Western State Teachers' College The same issue mentions that Dick Kishpaugh. sports historian, of Parchment, was the guest speaker at last summer's alumni gathering. He has spoken here twice at the Historical Society meetings The news on the weekend had mention of the death of Matt Urban of Holland. America's most decorated war hero of World War II. He spoke during the Lakewood Com­ munity Chorus' performance of their "Liber­ ty" concert in 1987 At the annual meeting of the Ionia County Board of Realtors, awards were given for top salespeople. Phil McClelland was one of the . . .■ ' sax whose sales exceeded $2 million. One of the seven whose sales were above $1 million was Duane Yager of Yager Realty. In the half-million bracket local sellers Duffy Mc­ Clelland and Lynda Collison of Lakewood Real Estate and Jane McClelland, were honored along with Wayne Musbach, Ed Zook, Don Schrader and Terry Jordan of Yager Realty. Clair and Alicia Miller and three children moved on the weekend to Middleville, where he has been employed for many months. They will reside in a fifth wheel trailer temporarily. Their house on Jordan Lake Avenue has been sold. Workmen have been installing a new front on the Lowrey block in preparation for Thompsons’ Interior Services to initiate their new showroom for carpet, wallpaper and vinyl flooring. There will be less glass and more wood in the new front. The most recent business there was Lake Odessa TV and Appliances. When it was held by its former owner. Willard Kenyon, the business bore his name. Clayton Boyce and Ben McCaul have been owners in more recent time and thus the change of name. This store formerly housed the A & P grocery store. Soon after the turn of the cen­ tury. when the building and the town were new. it housed the post office. A 1904 photo shows the fleet of mail delivery buggies, with drivers and hones lined up in front on the first day of rural free delivery. The buggies were enclosed with glass panels on three sides, slots in front for the reins and even accommodation for a small heater with vent. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society was able to buy one of the original mail vehicles with contributions from many members and friends. It was on display in the Page Building for some years and was used in the fair parade a time or two. Amelia Johnson spent the weekend with her grandparents. Les and Virginia Yonker., while her mother Judy went to Traverse City to attend to big brother, George Johnson Jr., who had appendectomy at a hospital there. Judy planned to bring him home for his time of recuperation. Other bulk mailings that reached local boxes earlier this week were the Scbewa Recollector and the LARSP newsletter. The first spring meeting for the Ionia chapter of MARSP will be March 16 at the K. of C. Hall in Ionia, with Mary Ann Hagcrmeyer speak­ ing on literacy The Recollector announced the annua) meeting May 29 of the Sebewa Canter Association, which was formed 30 years ago to preserve the Center School. The featured family with extensive genealogy is that of the Adgates of Berlin Township. Among the deaths listed was that of Zella Beckhold There was a mini-genealogy of her Sackstone family Local real estate transfers in a list from Ionia County are those of Bernice Clum to Clair and Alicia Miller and another from the Millers to Gregory and Theresa Hannes Alicia is the daughter of Arlene Hecht of Easton Township and the late Fred Hecht. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 9, 1995 — Page 9 A Yankee Springs Family (Part 6) By Joyce F. Weinbrecbt Bernice Brody Marble spent her youth growing up in Yankee Springs Township. near Bassett Lake In 1925. her father died and the family was faced with some changes. She tells her story to her san in law Neal Cook They continue. (Then your mother married George YImmb?) “They lived there on the farm the first year following their marriage. George was a blacksmith. He fixed up a little shop there, but he felt that he could do much better if he was in Middleville, so the next year they sold the farm to the State of Michigan for a little of nothing. It barely paid off the mortgage that wax still on it. “Mother had very little left, just enough to pay for her burial expenses when she died She didn't want us to have to do that for her. There was a little bat left, which my brother divided between the two of us. I remember buying an Electrolux vacuum sweeper with my share of the farm money.” (George Thoma* died. Where was be buried?) “After several years -n Middleville for some unknown reason they went over to Hickory Corners. 1 guess that he felt that there was a blacksmith shop there where he could do better, so they moved over there and that is where they lived when she got sick with her final illness. She was in and out of the hospital both m Hastings and Battle Creek. “I pleaded with her to come out to our first farm home. We were living on M-37 on the Benham place. It was later owned by Sammy McKeon. We lived there. I asked her to come and stay with us. but she was always so afraid that she was going to be a burden to somebody. "So we girts ended up going back and forth to Hickory Corners, taking turns with one of us there with her each day during that sum­ mer. She died on tbe 9th of October, 1942. “My mother was buried in Rutland Township cemetery by my dad. I don't know where George Thomas is buried, maybe Cedar Creek with his first wife." (Why dost you teU us some ofthe things ttetf yuu dW for recreation?) “There wasn't very much to do. As I got maybe 10 or 12 years old. 1 can remember when they had Chautauqua in Middleville. They bad a huge teat that they set up in the area where Weidman's Garage is. it would be here a week. It was different kinds of pro­ grams. Sometimes it would be music. Ocher times it would be lectures or plays "My mother enjoyed it so much. It was very inexpensive. You could buy a season ticket and get it even more reasonably, but it was reasonable even if you paid each night. I remember all of the wonderful programs and plays. “The other thing that 1 can think of would hr the farmer's picric and the 4th of July cetebratiors that were held at Streeter s Lan­ ding on Gun Lake. Tbe whole family would go. All we had was a buggy drawn by one horse, or we had a big old lumber wagon. "I can remember that one of our neighbors offered to let us borrow what he called his Democrat wagon. It was a light wagon It had two seats on it and we could all get in there, so we borrowed that. "He was a German man that lived over on Bowens Mills Aood. between Yankee Springs Road and Rasertt Lake Road The house isn’t there any more. It was a nice house. He talked very broken, with a real accent. It was hard to anrirmand him. "Defries was his last name. I don't know what his real first name was. They called Hotsey' or something like that. He was kind enough to loan us that wagon. We borrowed it many times to go over there. "They had a beautiful picnic. Everyone took their own lunch, but usually they would be making homemade ice cream during the picnic, in big 10-galioo freezers. They would take turns at cranking that thing. When it was done, sometime during the afternon. every body got a taste of the ice cream. That was a real treat for my sisters and me." (DM they bore any competitions, such as bal game?) "Yes there were ball games and they would have a carnival there. I remember getting to ride on the Merry-Go-Round for the first time in my life. It was powered by a horse. Tbe hone walked around in the center. There was music. Later as I got older and went, there was a gas engine for power." (DM they play horseshoe games?) "I don't remember horse shoes but I do remember the ball games. There were always West Main Street. Middleville. The Brady Family going to the Farmers Picnic. ball games And they had boat races, just row­ ing races in regular rowboats. (Do yoa remember Streeter's toeaaaboat?) "Oh yes, that was always there. We always had a chance to ride in that. I would go out and around the lake. The ride lasted for about one half an hour. This was a real treat." (Was tbe picnic held on Sunday Burnings?) “Il was usually held either on a Friday or a Saturday. Never was it held on Sunday “About Sunday School, we took a horse and buggy and went from our place clear to Ir­ ving to Sunday School. My sister, who was two years older than I. was allowed to drive the horse. We were used to going about barefoot. I remember how my feet burned so badly that the moment that we got into the buggy to come home, my shoes would come off. My feet would be like they were on fire." (If you were coming into Middleville, - - - » -S-t- »— >---- - ------- J *--------ptwjwiMj vy sow • wui»i>r smm wumu yon see?) "The road was just dirt. The hili there on main street was sand. There was no (traffic) hgh* then. We could come down that hill. The bridge had an iron frame work on the sides and over the top. There used to be one in Hastings which was very similar. "The store belonged to Frank Lee. He was a very good friend of my mother's. He was very kind to her. He would always send a iMtic beg of candy to the kids when ray folks went there. We could always plan on it when they went there to buy groceries. "Mr. Hewett guarded the railroad track wah his big stop sign. He had a tiny Irate building there that he sat in. When the train was due and he heard it coming, he would get out and slop the can. "As you crossed the track there was a budding on the left where the old post office used to be for a long time there, was a fur­ niture store. Mr. Benaway had the furniture store and was the funeral director. Up on the corner, as you turned right by the light, where there b a big bouse oo the comer, there was another undertaker who had his business in that house." (Tbe gM Cki|—mi place?) "Yes, the old Chapman place ra the top or main hill, where the traffic light is now. As you turned left it was on the left hand corner. “Ed Blake owned that big store tht used to be the variety store. Mr. Blake ran that store for a long time. He sold groceries and dry goods, men’s wear, yard goods and ladies* driags. “The store was owned by Ed Blake and Gten Blake. Glen didn't work in there so much. They sold it to Mr. Vanderveen. Mr. Vanderveen had a grocery store oo the cor­ ner. There was a restaurant in the beginning. It was never kept very clean and didn’t look very good. Keistras started a grocery store and then built the store across the comer, which they sold out to Safemore. “The drug store was always where it is now. It was first John Armstrong. Then Faulkners had it for a long time. Mr. Faulkner and his son Paul Faulkner worked it there a lot. Then there was a jewelry store. 1 don’t know how much business that they had. but they were there for quite a long time There was a clothing store. Talbot s, which was sold out to Leibter and that store was there for quite a long time. Talbots* had a millenary store. Johnson's had a grocery store and M.E. Thompson had a meat market there a long time until it was old to Guekes. Beside of Johnson's was a hardware, which was run by Middleville’s old power dam and the Globe Knitting mill. Larry Bedfords for quite a white. “On the south side there was the factory, the Globe Knitting Works, then it was Western Knitting Mills. They made sweaters. The Globe Knitting Works made many dif­ ferent kinds of men's and ladies* underwear. “There was the hotel, in the middle of the block. Mr. Gorseman had a used furniture store there. It had a sign on it that said *We Buy and Sell Anything or Earth." It was a junk heap. A little bit further east. Mr. Hungerford had a little store that was kind of back from the street where he repaired shoes. "My father did most of our shoe repairs, but if we bad a pair that we were kind of par­ tial to. once in awhile he wou.’1 allow us to take them down there. Dad wasn’t very pro­ fessional about it. He could put a sole on a shoe, but he didn’t have the right kind of leather a lot of times and they turned out too stiff for us. Mr. Hungerford had good equip­ ment and lots of it. He could sew a sole on. and it would be in good shape. “Then there was John Whitmore, who had a lawyer’s office in where the Finkbeiner Elevator was. Milt Jordan, who was a huge man. had an office in there too. I think that be was probably a lawyer. Dr. Kahler’s office was where the dentist is now, on the left side of main street. Dr. Swift was up on tbe cor­ ner. one of the bouses right in that area. “The Frenches, whorawned the aril, lived right next to the niHi fbjasi the first that 1 can remember, they were always there. When bowens Mills wasn't working, we had to br­ ing our feed there to be ground. "Abo, they sold seeds there, like seed corn, clover seed and seed wheat and things like that. The dam was used for water power for the mill then. Sometimes the waler would be rushing over the dam and sometimes it was just going over it slowly. We would stand on the railing and watch the water rush over there when the grates were open. "The depot was there. It must have been built sometime back, as I was born in 1907 and it seems to me that it was always there. There was a rest room in the depot, which we used when we were downtown." (Do you remember a train accident down there, a terrible train accident?) "Yes. There were five killed, a mother and several children. Their name was Clurtey, from out in the Buck Church area. They were crossing down in the depot area. It wasn’t on Main Street I don't know why they were crossing the track down there but that is where I’ve been told that it happened " (Do you remember the Op ra House?) "Il was upstairs, 1 believe e ther where the post office was or in tbe next building. (It was above Art Kenyon’s garage. Central Garage. They used to hold dances up there where the telephone office was. upstairs. That would have been in the old Blake building.) “Toward the east side of town there was the cemetery. The Baptist church has been there all those years." (Can you remember the oM high school?) “Yes, the only school there was then a three-story brick building and it set in what is now a little park off from High Street and Grand Rapids Street. “Then they went into the consolidated school system. This included all of the schools which would consolidate with them. The Gates School didn't consolidate, but many of the rest did. They were struggling to keep open and joining the consolidated school helped them. The' built the building that is now the middle school. “1 have regrets that I didn't get to go to high school. People don't appreciate the opportuni­ ty which they have now. In those days, you had to pay your own tuition. If you didn't live in town, you had to furnish your own way to school. You bought your own books and sup­ plies. This was out of the question, as far as I was concerned. My folks just didn’t have the means to do it. so 1 had to give it up. 1 have always felt bad about it. "There were many things that were very hard. We worked in the fields. I was married about the time of the Depression and times were very hard. I knew how to get by with very little. I did a kx of canning, did my own sewing. My mother had gone through hard times and showed us how to make do and make over." (You tell us that you got married to Carl Otte Marble.) "Yes. in 1929. just before the Depression struck. Our first home was a furnished apart­ ment in Hastings We both worked for the first year and then the company that my hus­ band worked for sent him over to the store in Nashville. He was asked to go over there and run that store "It did real well the .irst year, then every thing began falling a part from the Depres­ sion. They sold tires, batteries. Radios were coming into use then. They were battery radios, so there was quite a bit of battery business. “But then people couldn't afford to have those things during the Depression. You bought only what you had to have. The store was closed. We lived right in Nashville. That is where we lived when Marion was born. “There was a man who ran a gas station across the street from the store in Nashville. His gas station went to pot also, so he had to do something else, so he bought a waterpowered mill in Williamston. He asked my husband to go over there and work. If we would move over there, he would give us a job there for SI per day. Carl worked many hours, going very early in the morning and staying until it was dark, coming home with $6. "We rented a house for $8 a month. It was a good little house. It didn't have a furnace, but n was well built. We had to heat with a stove. It would have cost $15 to have the elec­ tric and gas hooked up. We couldn't afford that. We used a little oil stove to cook on. “After a white, they bought some hammer mills, portable on trucks and they went out in the country and bought stacks of hay. They would put that through the hammer mill. Then they could bring that into the water-powered mill in 100-pound bags. Then it was ground down fine lo a powdery consistency and it went into laying mash for the poultry farms. It was high protein and it went into dairy feed to help the cows give more milk. "He worked there for four yean. Sometimes he would go down into Ohio and Indiana. They had big trucks wjth fiat beds. The would come home with baled hay piled high on them. Our second daughter. Norma Jean, was born in Williamston She was about seven months old when we moved from there. (This series will be interrupted for a short period as there are to run several timely ar­ ticles. We will then finish the story ofa Yankee Springs family.) • PUBLIC NOTICE • Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 21.1995 at 7:30 pm. In the City Hall, Council Chambers, to consider variances on the following: 1) Request from Steve Bennett, of Bennett Industries at 1310 E. State, for a variance to erect a 40x80 ft. storage building to be placed 8 feet from the East sideyard in a D-2 zone (Industrial) which requires 25 feet under Section 3.113(2) of the zoning ordinance. Said property Is legally described as Lots 71 & 72 of Supervisor Glasgows 12, except the Southeastern 142.2 feet of Lot 71. 2) Request from Scott Bever, of 636 W. Walnut, for a variance to waive the distance required between a dwelling and assessory building In a R-2 (Residential) zone which requires 10 feet under section 3.150(2) of the zoning ordinance and he Is requesting 7 feet. Said property Is legally described as Lot 2, Block 4 of the Lincoln Park Addition. 3) Request from Wayne Brown of 918 N. Glenwood, tor a variance to waive 4h*requi<w<nent ol 40 feet o4 lot on a fWLof a dedicated Street to erect Shorn# In» R-1 Zonl (Residential) contrary to Section 3.352 of the zoning ordinance. Said property is legally described as Lot 1-8, Block 3, and Lot 1 and 3, Block 11, of the Taffee Addition. Said property is on W. Benson St. Information on the above public hearings and minutes of said meeting will be available at the office of the city Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 616-945-2468, or TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777. Sharon Vickery City Clerk • CARLTON TOWNSHIP • Board of Review ...will meet on March 7, 1995, 1 p.m., at the Carlton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058, to organize and review the 1995 assessment roll. The Board of Review will meet the public for assess­ ment review at the Carlton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058, phone 616-945-5990, on the following dates: MONDAY, MARCH 13 9:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.-5XX) p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 14 9:00 a.m.-12rt0 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. And any other dates necessary to equalize and finalize the 1995 assessment roll. If you are unable to attend, phone in and writ* In protests will be taken. MULTIPLIER RATIO 1.0343 48.34 AGRICULTURAL ........ 1.00 50.00 COMMERCIAL.................. 1.00 INDUSTRIAL...................... ............... 50.00 1.0720 RESIDENTIAL ................. ............... 46.64 N.C. ................ N.C. TIMBER CUTOVER N.C. DEVELOPMENTAL......... ................. N.C. 1.00 PERSONAL........................ ............... 50.00 David Kaiser, Supervisor Carlton Township The above multipliers do not mean every parcel will receive the same increase. New construction, additions, etc. have also been accounted for. Starting In 1995 property taxes will be calculated using Taxable Value instead of State Equalized Value as In the past. Taxable Value is the lower of the 1995 S.E.V. or the 1994 S.E.V. multiplied by 1.026 which is the Consumer Price Index for this period. �P«Qe 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 9, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: Nirtfi FsrsstosMrs Bate MOrrOAM FOMCLOSURC BALI MORTGAGE SALE - C«touh hat boon made in the conditions of Q mortgog© made by Douglas S. COOK and Cathy J. COOK, husband and wile to HaartvNrfl Mortgage CutfMf of ion, a Michigan Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated October If. 1969 and recorded on October 24. 1869. in Uber 490. on pogo 165. BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BARCLAYSAMtRICAN MORTGAGE CORRELA­ TION. a North Carolina Corporation by on assign­ ment doted October 30. 1989. and recorded on November B. 1989, in LMer 490. on page 823. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due of the date hereof Mo MR Of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND TWO HUN DRED FORTY NINE DOLLARS AND 61 CENTS ($53,249.61). including interest at 10.900% per annum. Unde* the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sold mortgage Will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan at 11« A.M. o ctoch on Thursday. March 30. 1885. Said premises ore situated in VILLAGE OF MK> DLEVM.LE RARRY County Michigan and ore described as: Lof 7. Block 17 of l-N. Keeler s Addition to the .»»«« ---- -JormJ*, ill. --- .Xvo —me ----------- - J- J village Asiouievtiie. occoramg recoroea MORTGAGE SALE-Defoult has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clare L. Ellis ond Mary J. Ellis, husband and wife (original mor­ tgagors) to COMERICA BANK (f/k/a Security No tionol Bank of Bottle Crook). Mortgagee, doted Ju­ ly 11. 1978 and recorded on July 17. 1978, in Liber 237, on page 122. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to bo due ot rhe dale hereof the sum ol EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY SIX DOLLARS AND 01 CENTS (818.436.01), including interest ot 11.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cos© mode ond pro vided. notke is hereby given that said mortgage will be torectoeod by a solo of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan ot 11:00 a.m. o'ctock on April 6. 1995 Said promises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/8 post of the South side of Section 22, thence North 29 rods for place of beginning, thence North on the West I /8 lino 22 rods to the center of highway M-37. thence Easter­ ly and Southerly along the center of said highway to a point directly East of the point of beginning, thence West to point of beginning. Town I North. Rango 8 West. Johnstown Township The redemption period shall bo 6 months) from the date ol such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with I948Q 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from thodoto of such sole February 23. 1995 COMERtCA BANK Trott and Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 Filo *95020448 (3/23) plot thereof as recorded in liber 1 of Plots on Pago 12. in Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be one month(s) from the dote of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy to recorded in occordonce with 16480 600.3241 (d) and given to the mortgagee, in which cose the redemption period shaft bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sole. Doted February 16. 1995 Trott ond Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30300 Tslsgraph Road Suite 201 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File 895010232 BARCLAYIAMERICAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION (3-16) LOW BACK PAIN: EXPERTS SAY SURGERY IS SELDOM THE ANSWER "FOR ACUTE LOW BACK PAIN SURGERY ONLY HELPS 1 OUT OF 100 PEOPLE" Based on the scientific literature the most effective, safe and appropriate treatment for acute low back pain in adults is chiropractic spinal adjustments U.S. Agency of Health Care Policy Ac Research December 8, 1994 Manga Report, Pran Manga, PHD., Ontario Ministry of Health, August 1993 For your copy ot the Patient Guide to Low Back Pain call (800) 358-9295 NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS 128 W. Center St. in Hastings MacLeod tlatMen Ownn and Manon. Aocw from Hottngs C»r lor* Portong lot) 8MMT roatCLOtUM wo-nci (Al Cooretfee) MORTGAGE SALE — Dafouh hot b©©n mode in th© condition* ol a mortgog© mad© by GENE C. ZANDE. A SINGLE MAN to FIRST OF AMERICA BANK MICHIGAN NA. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Mortgog©©. datod August 2. 1990. and racortfod on D©c©mb©r IB. 1990. in Libor 509. on pog© 570. BARRY COUNTY Records. Michigan on which mortgags th©r© is c!aim©d to b© du© at th© dot© haroof th© sum of savanty thousand nln© hun­ dred ninty ©ight and 35/.00 Dollars (870.998.35). including >nt©rast at 8.625% p©r annum. Und©r th© power of sai© contained in said mor­ tgog© ond th© statute in such cas© mad© ond ap­ proved. notice Is hereby given that sold mortgage will b© for©cles©d by a vol© of th© mortgog©d premises, or some part of them, ot public vendue, at th© Barry County Courthous©. Hasting*. Ml ot 11:00 a.m. on April 6. 1995. Said premtoes or© situated In TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. BARRY County Michigan and are described as: Situated in the Township of John,town. Barry County, Michigan. That port of the East 1 /2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19. Town I North, Range 8 West, described OS: Commencing at the center of sold Section 19; thence South 2137.68 feet along the North and South I /4 line of said Section to th© Southerly I in© of a private Rood: thonc© South 38*51' West along th© Southerly Ita© of sold rood to th© South Un© of sold Sectton 19; thence North 36*51' feet for the ptoce of beginning: thence South 38*51 ’ We©t. 149.51 toot; thence North 89*4r30~ East to the shore of Fine Lake: thence Northeasterly 56 foot, more or loss, along the shore of Fin© Lak©, to th© intersection with a tin© drown South 51*8* East. 120 feet, mor© or toss from th© place of beginning; thane© North 5I*T West, 120 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. ALSO, Commencing at the center 1 /4 of sold Section 19: thence South 2065.71 feet atong tho North and South 184 Uno of ©aid Secnon ,o mo raorrneriy imo or a pa iv^ase roca, monco South 36*51' West, 556.42 foot along the Northerly I in© of sold privol© rood for th© plac© of beginning; thane© South 38*51' West. 176.28 feet, more or I.. . fcro — me - >1, |< at —J inresi .a B - .-lj-V. — nrr »■ . 1 less, rvoryn line ueoocn, occoromg . .aa > fot _ ■ -K -«.• -x - - - ©- e —.. 80 -x. me- rocoraoa moreor menc bouin 89*48X" West. 158.77 feet along th© North line of sold Ptot: thonc© North 39*17 East. 7/6.21 feet; thonc© South 51*8' East, 121.11 tort to th© plac© of beginning. ALSO. Commencing ot th© cantor of Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 8 West; thence South 2085.71 foot along the North and South 1/4 line of sold Section tor place of beginning; thence South 36*51' West, 742.71 toot along the Northerly lino of a private rood to the North lino of ‘West Beach." according to the recorded Ptot thereof: thence North 89*4T30" East. 42.49 toet along the North lino of said Plat; thence North 38*51' East along the Southerly line df sold ^rivote rood to the North and South 1 /4 lino; thence North along sold 1 /4 Ita© to th© place of beginning. ALSO. Common cing ot the cantor of sold Section 19; thence South 2085.71 toot along the North and South 1 /4 lino of said Section to the Northerly line of said private read: thence South 36*51' Woet. SS6.42 toet along the Northerly line of sold private road: thence North 51 MT Eart. 121.11 toot to the true place of beginning: and running thence South 39*17 West. 17040 toet: thence North SI W Wort. 320.00 toot: thence North 39*17 East. 170.00 feet; thence South SI*or East 320.00 toet. to the ptoce of beginning The redemption period shall bo 6 month© from Mon.. Tues. It Wed. 9-12 k 2-7, Fri. 9-12 k 2-6 Sat. by appointment 948-3170 WINDOW SHOPPING? Suito 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 PROPERTY ADDRESS 3476 WEST SHORE BATTLE CREEK Mi 49017 (3/23) CALL PARAMOUNT FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE...BEST QUALITY... BEST SERVICE...GUARANTEEDH! whole House Full of windows gF’1199‘J CALL NOW FOR FREE 1 r.’ARBLS SILLS ■ interest Rates Have Dropped! 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Because of sold default, the mor­ tgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by sold mortgage due and payable As ot the date of this notke. there Is ctoimod to bo duo. including tor principal and interest on ©aid mortgage, the sum of 852,894 .41. and Interest will continue on the principal bakww •» of 852,767.56 at the rote of 9.75 percent. No su I or proceeding In tow has boon instituted to ©cover the debt secured by ©aid mortgage, or < ny part thereof. Notice is hereby given Ihc4 by virtue of the power of ©ato contained ta •o’d mortgage, and the statute to such cose mode ond provided, and to pay ©aid amount with interest, as provided in ©aid mortgage, ord all legal carts, charges and esponses, including attorneys foes ollowed by low. and all taxes ond Insurance premium© paid by the undersigned before ©ato, sold mortgage will be foreclosed by solo of the mortgaged promises at publk ©ole to th© highest bidder at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, on March 21. 1995 at 240 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage ore situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows; Lot 39 of Johnson s Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof o* recorded in Lib©r 1 of Plats on pag© 2, EXCEPT th© East 9 feet thereof for highway purposes: and commonly known as 403 Shermon Street. Mid­ dleville, Michigan. Notke is further given that tho length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from tho date of sol©, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MQ 600.3241a. ta which cose tho redemption period shall bo X days from tho dote of sale. Doted: February 8. 1995 TWOHEY MAGGINI. PLC Attorneys for State Bank of Caledonia By Donald H Passenger 212 Water* Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 459-6166 NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 Grace Wesleyan plans services Grace Wesleyan Church Invites the public to special services March 12-14. Sunday services will be 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday throuah Wednes­ day services will be held at 7 p.m. Evangelist Rev. Keith Hinton from Jackson will be speaking each service. Music will be provided by the Jodv Boyles family from Bumlps (shown above). Hastings schools to offer GRASP Hastings Area Schools will process applica­ tions for parents who would like to have their child participate in the Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program (GRASP). This correspondence program in reading and mathematics is designed for students in grades one through eight GRASP is a copyrighted correspondence program that was written with four purposes in mind: • First, to provide a means by which students could maintain the recently learned essential skills in mathematics and reading. • Second, to create circumstances that re­ quire students and parents to work together toward a common educational goal. • Third, to allow parents and children to maintain a positive feeling about their own school system throughout the summer months. • Fourth, to provide a cost effective alter­ native to the traditional summer school pro­ gram in an era of restrictive budgets. Each "course" in mathematics and reading is made up of a packet of ten weekly lessons called nodules. Each module is constructed lo reinforce or reieach typical basic skills generally found in most curricula at that par­ ticular grade. The cost for one subject is $20 and the cost for both subjects is $34, which includes a completion award and scoring service, in ad­ dition to the curriculum packets. Application materials will be available dur­ ing Parent-Teacher Conferences March 22, 23 and 24. in the principal’s office of the elementary and middle schools. Application deadline is April 14. Materials for GRASP will be ordered after April 14 and will be distributed to students tbe last week of school. For more information, check with the prin­ cipal’s office. BOY, Zachary Allen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 24 at 1:12 a.m. to Tracy and Allan Taylor of Hastings, weighing 8 lb®., 7 ozs.. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Brooke Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 22 at 9:38 a.m. to Becky and -Todd Wieland of Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs., 3'4 ozs., and 2OV6 inches long. ZBOY, Ryan Andrew, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 21 at 2:19 p.m. to Donna and Rick Nisse of Nashville, weighing 6 lb*.. 4 ozs., and 1914 inches long. GIRL, Melanie Grace, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 21 at 2:09 p.m. to John and Michele Stevens, weighing 8 lbs., 10'4 ozs., and 21 Mi inches long. GIRL, Jeannine Marie, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 19 al 7:09 a.m. lo Eric and Lori Gardner of Freeport, weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs., and 20U inches long. BOY, Caleb John, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 23 al 2:40 a.m. lo Angelina and John Drake of Middleville, weighing 9 lbs . H oz., and 22 inches long. ----■ ' ' tn-* m©ni BOY, Joshua Daniel, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 22 at 8:46 a.m. lo Amy William* of Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 14H ozs., and 21 inches long. A Lansing couple is proud to announce the arrival of a seven-month-old boy from Seoul. South Korea. Benjamin Marvin Klahn arrived on Saturday, Feb. 18 al Detroit Metropolitan Airport. He is being adopted by Roger and JoAnn Klahn. His maternal grandmother is Sylvia Rebec- ' ca Warner of Laingsburg, and his paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Klahn of Saranac. Benjamin was bora July 31. 1994. ——————— NEWS NEWS NEWS Beautiful New home in country setting — on % acre lot. Located In Fairview Estates between Hastings and Middleville. • 4 bedrooms • 2 full baths • Full basement with daylight windows • 2 stall garage • Middleville school district Priced to sell $93,500 • Ph. 765-7674 of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week In BANNER Cal... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The Baltimore Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall on Bedford Rd., M-37 at 9:00 am. March 7th to review the tax roll. The Baltimore Township Board of Review will meet March 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. also March 14th 9:00 am. to 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. appointments will be taken and given preference. Call Shirley Drake, Supervisor for appointments, phone 945-9926 or 721-9977 evenings. The Baltimore Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon 7 days notice to the Baltimore Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser­ vices should contact the Baltimore Township Board by writing or calling Shirley Drake, 9938 Bedford Rd., Dowling, Ml 49050, 616-721-9977 or 616-945-9926. Shirley Drake, Supervisor �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 9, 1995 — Page 11 Legal Notices STATE MICHIGAN IM THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY Fite No 94 650-CH TOGO W. SHOUP and TAMMY I. SHOUP Plomtiffs Roger Buxton serves Galen Kilmer coffee at <he Lakewood Christian School dinner Friday evening Woodland NEWS: by Catherine Lucas Bob and Virginia Crockford flew lo Phoenix. Aril., on Valentine's Day They visaed with Dr. Douglas and June Crockford Bonn. While the Crockford s were in the west with Bob's sister and her husband, the four of •hem drove to Palm Desen and visited with Harold and Nel Stannard for a few minutev The Stannards are in the process of selling their desen home and hope to move to their Woodland home full lime this spring. Bob and Virginia got bock to Woodland on Feb 24 Virginias sister. Doris DeWeerd of rrr-iniT— died a few days before they got home, md Bob and Virginia attended her tavral mass Saturday. the 25th It waa held al St. Joseph's Church in Kalamazoo. She had four grown children and 14 grandchildren. Tbe Woodland Lions Club met at the Lions' Dm Feb. 21. Lmda Boidrey. Pennock Hoapnal training nurse, was a guest al the turkey dinner. She bended out little white pocket or purse pill containers before the spoke about diabetes. She said that patients with that disease do beat wnh a tight control of their blood sugar. Diabetes ia a chronic disorder in which a perron tumor property use the foods he or she eats became the body does not produce enough insulin or the person cannot use the msulia. The first symptom is usually extreme fatigue and thirst Blurred vision is often involved. Diabetes is a great danger io the eyes and dtebetic patients need to have a opmmologisl and see that doctor al least once a year. Boidrey made blood sugar tests for «O member present who wishes to have this done. They were all within the normal range, bet varied from 86 lo 151. Clyde Shoemaker announced that a letter had been received from George SchaiNy. club treasurer, that he was having a good >une in Florida, but because it was KI degrees, he wss ■eying in the shade. The club plans to have the roof on the buikhag refaudl soon Many everts, including meat church rervices. were poorly attended over the weekend beer of bed weather and poor roads. Betty Begerow reports that the Lakewood Volumer Ambulance responded to two accidents within 10 hours Sunday night aad Monday morning Both accidents involved only mmor injuries. Because of fog and a predicted sleet storm, the first of the Lakewood Ministerial Associatiou combined Lenten services did not have the expected number of people unending, but Nancy Cimniagtam tmd that considering the wralhrr. it was a surprisingly large number of people who did come. As the Rev. Carl Litchfield had laser throat surgery ia the ambulatory department of But­ terworth Hospital in Grand Rapids Ian Thurs­ day, he aad the Rev. Brian Allbnght have traded Sundays ia the Lenten series. Now ADbright will apeak ■ the March 12 service, to be held ■ Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church aad the Rev. Carl Litchfield will speak ■ the March 19 service ■ St Edward's Ctehobc Church Because of Litchfield's throat surgery. Elnora Sayer spoke at the Woodland United Methodut Church March 5 Md ta Vaught spoke ■ the Welcome Comers Church. The Barry County Jail Chaplin, the Rev. Terry Acheson, will preach at both churches on Sunday. Marci 12. The Lakewood Christian School's monthly benefit dinner, held al Central United Methodist fellowship hall ia Lake Odessa Fri­ day evening. *a a little ahead of the snow Md freezing that caused bad road conditions They served 261 people and had many takeouts, in addition lo dial number. George Johnson III had emergency surgery Friday ia Traverse City, where he is not working His mother. Indy Johnson, went there Saturday, and on Sunday took him beck to where he is now living in that city, and brought him home to Woodland on Monday lo recover. The Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance din­ ner this month will be held ■ Cunningham's Acre Sunday. March 12. from noon to 2:30 p.m. Proceeds of this dinner will go to the Woodland Fire Department lo help finish pay­ ing for the new "Jaws of Life" device recent­ ly purchased by the department. The Woodland Township Board met last Monday evening for regular February business. Doug Hoort resigned as fire chief ss of March 27. Anyone wanting that position should have a letter outlining their qualifies lions so Cheryl Allen. Woodland Township Clerk, « the township office building by noon Monday. March 13. The board will hold its regular business meeting this month Wednesday. March IS. ao that the budget can be completed and presented al rhe annual citizens' meeting Saturday. March 25. ■ I p.m This meeting will include a budget hearing. Both of these meetings will be at the townsip building on South Main Street. Zion Lutheran Church is holding a Lenten service senes on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Russell Brodbeck wax taken from Thomappie Manor beck to Pennock Hospital on Sunday. Frank ami Wilma Townsend flew to California and were visiting with Harold and Nel Stannard when Frank suffered another stroke They were in Los Angeles on business when he became ill. so he was taken to a Los Angeles hospital by ambulance Friday. March 3. On Sunday, he was moved to a hospital in Palm Desert near the Standards' home. He was to have tests on Monday Joyce Weinbrecht said she wishes to apologize for not gening to Woodland for a blood pressure clinic on die regular Feb. 15 date became of weather and road conditions She hopes to be here at the Woodland Eagles building at noon March 15. 1 just heard that Lyle Sandbrook had eye surgery Iasi week and is now home. New books al the library arc “The Edge of Sleep" by David Wdtae. which was a gift from Atm DeHoog. the new "Border Music" by Robert James Waller, who wrote "Bridges of Madison County." which has been on the brat-seller Im for 132 weeks now; "Califor­ nia Angel" by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg, which is entirely different from her earlier books; “An American Saga — The Roosevelts." by Peter Collier and David Horowitz. which is a book about the Roosevelt family from an immigrant who came from Holland in the 1600s through the Oyster Bey and Hy>e Park branches to the present time; "Finnegan's Week" by Joseph Wambaugh. "Happy are die Poor in Spirit" by Andrew M. Greeley; "The Murderers" by W.E.B. Griffin; "Original Sm” by P.D. James.' Trost Me" by Jayne Ann Krentz and "Traitors' Gate" by Anne Perry, who writes Victorian mysteries set in London. Some of these books are already out of the library for the first or second lime. John Lucas came home Friday evening so he could speak about making 13th century costumes ■ a medieval society seminar in Grand Rapids pn Saturday He returned to Hamilton. Ontario. Sunday evening and u> work in Toronto on Monday morning. He said the hour he was allowed for his talk was ex­ actly half the lime he needed to cover what he had prepared to say and to show the costumes he had brought Nursing Assistant Class Earn *500 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of *6 55 per hour Classes start March 15th and end March 29th. The first 6 days of class will run from 8:00 a m. to 4:30 p.m. and the last 4 days of class will run from 6:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to fill out an application before March 10th, 1995 Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class No plone calls, please Thornappie Manor 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 E.O.E. KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING Thanks to MDA research, tor more than a million Americans affected by neuromuscular diseases, the future looks brighter than ever •cuiar DyBttopiry Aseoctottc 1-800-572-1717 NOTlCf OF PtlBUC HEARING REGARDING VACATING A PORTION OF WEST DENSON ST. MOETTOAGC SALE CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY TREASURER STATE OF MICHIGAN STATE OF MICHIGAN LOCAL PROPERTY SERVICES DIVISION. ROBERT SHAFFER BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER ROBERT RUSSEL1 CHAIRMAN BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION; PATRICIA I. RAKER. SUPER VISOR. HOPE TOWNSHIP; DAVID I. SLATER AND DARLENE SLATER, hutband and wife; NEIL WILDER « NANCH WILDER husband ond wife; RICHARD HUVER < SUNNY HUVER, hutbond and wife; DUANE R BUTLER < MABEL LOUISE BUTLER. bus band ad wife; ARDELLE J KNOBLOCH. KEVIN ROTHENBERG a singlo man; GUS B JONES 8 KAREN JONES, husband and wife, OLD KENT MOR TGAGE CORP.: FRANK GYARMATHY. a tingle man; COMERICA MORTGAGE CORP CHARLES A. RICHARDSON AND TERESA RICHARDSON. hueband and wife ROBERT E WHEELER ANO SUSAN A. WHEELER husbx^d and wHe. HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORP III. GO-GO AUTO PARTS INC CENTURY 21 CZINDER REALTY. INC . DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. REAL ESTATE DIVISION; WILLIAM NUDiNG AND BETTY JO NUDiNG. bus band and wife GEORGE D FlGEl ANO SUE A. FIGEL. JAMES L. FIGEL AND BRENOA FIGEL. bus­ band and wife; ATTORNEY DAVID H TRIPF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION BRADLEY J THOMPSON B CONSTANCE THOMPSON. hu»bond and wife: DON E. SCHOFIELD I MARY I. SCHOFIELD. husband and wife; DEAN JOHNCOCK ANO SIGRED JOHNCOCK hatband ond wife; BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC GERALD L. HINE AND MARGERY L. HINE husband ond wife. NELSON K HINE. RICHARD A. HOLMES B WAINETTA M. HOLMES, hutband and wife; FIRST COM­ MUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; JAMES T. HAF FENCE N a smglo man MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK; WILLIAM COOK JR. * MARIAN A. COOK, hutband and wife. GEORGE B TIDD AND HARRIET E. TIDD. husband and wife; JAMES W. MORR 8 WILMA I. MORR. husband and wife; FRANCIS J. O'BRIEN, o single mon AND GAYLE I. SIEGEL. Defendants. Cynthto P. Ortega (P33642) REED STOVER t O'CONNOR. P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiffs 800 Comoeko Building Kalamazoo, Mi 49007 (616) 381-3600 ORDER GRANTNG VERIFIED MOTION FOR SUBSTITUTED SERVICE Al a session of sold Court held In the City of Hastings. County of Barry, an *he 9th day of February 1995. PRESENT; HONORABLE RICHARD M SHUSTER. CIRCUIT JUDGE This matter having come before the Court on the Plaintiffs Verified Mohan lor Substlntted Service pursuant to MCR 2.105(1) and MCR 2.106, The Court having considered the Verified Motion and having determined that service by publication in this instance is the only available manner reasonably calculated to give the Defendants. Richard and Sunny Huver. George and Sue Figel. Nelson Hine. James and Wilma Marr, Don and Mary Schofield. David and Darlene Slater. Neil and Nancy Wilder. Dean ond Sigrod Johncock Francis J. O'Brien and Gayle I. Siegel actual notke of the proceedings and an opportunity be hoard; Now. therefore FT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND AD­ JUDGED that the ab on escribed Defendants shall be given notice of these proceedings by publication of a copy of this Order once each week lor throe comocutKj weeks in a newspaper in tho county where the Defendants reside, if known, ond d not in tho county whore this action is pending. No addi’lonol moiling of copies is required because rhe Plaintiffs have already attempted ser­ vice by moiling. This action is to vacate o portion of the Oak Hill Resort Plat which lies immediately adjacent to tho Plaintiff* lo*. whkh is Lot 8. Specifically. tho area which they desire to vacate is more portkulorly described os follows: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 8 OAK HILL RESORT. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS PAGE 23. THENCE NORTH 55*30 EAST 50 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE SOUTH 62*32 EAST ALONG A SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8 TO THE WATER'S EDGE OF LONG LAKE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AND WESTERLY ALONG SA® WATER'S EDGE OF LONG LAKE TO A POINT LYING ON A SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SA® LOT B. SA® POBfT BEING SOUTH 65* EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEG»NNING THENCE NORTH 65* WEST ALONG SA® SOUTHEASTERLY EXTENSION LINE OF LOT B TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT FOR THAT PORTION THEREOF DEDICATED AND/OR BEING USED AS LAKE DRIVE (ALSO KNOWN AS HURT DRIVE). (The “fat melon Parcel ) If any of these Defendant* have c sy objection to thi* action, they must fHe an an*we with the court at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. within 21 days from the date of this publication or t^ie such action a* is permitte-J by law or court Default having been mad* in the terms and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage which was mode on the 19th day of October. 1989. by LARRY E BURD SR ond LOUANNE BURD busbond and wHe. as Mortgagor to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a credit union organized and existing under the lows of the United Slates, os Mortgagee, ond recorded in the 27th day of October. 1989, In the office of th* Register of Deeds Icr Barry County and State of Michigan in Uber 490 of Records. Page 311. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the date hereof S33.665.77 principal and interest ot 10.25 % per annum, and no suit or proceedings ot law or in equity having been In­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgage or ony port fherof. ond the power of sole In said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notke is hereby given that on the 6th doy of April. 1995. ot two o'clock In the afternoon at the east door ol the Courthouse In the City of Hastings. State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry. there will be offered lor sale ond sold to the highest bidder at pablk auction or vendue the premises hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amount due and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest to date of sale and legal costs ond expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by low, and also any sums whkh may bo paid by the undersigned necessary to protect It* interest in the premise*, whkh promise* are described a* situate In the Township of Barry. County of Barry and State of Michigan, ond described os follows, to wit; COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 34. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46W EAST. ALONG THE NORTH LME OF SA® SECTION 34. A DISTANCE OF 334.35 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF BROOK LODGE ROAD THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 34 05 EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ROAD 741.10 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 01'55 WEST. ALONG THE CENTERLINE 153.60 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEG4NNMG. THENCE CONT1NUMG SOUTH 00 DEGREES 0135 WEST. ALONG SA® CENTERLINE 300 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 43 EAST 445 39 FEET TO A CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY THENCE NORTH 11 DEGREES 30* 19" WEST. ALONG SA® RIGHT-OFWAY. 306 69 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 43 WEST 3B4.12 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINN­ ING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES. The period of redemption will be six month* from date of sole unto** determined abandoned in accordance with 19480. 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February X. 1995 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION REED. STOVER B O CONNOR P.C 800 Comerko Building Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 By: Robert C. Engel*. One of Its Attorneys (3/23) Notke is hereby given that the Hostings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Coun cil Chambers. 102 $ Broadway. Hostmg*. Michigan on Monday. March 13. 1995 at 7 45 p.m. to hoar ob­ jection* or comment* on the vocation of tho follow­ ing: W. Benson Street In tho Toffee Addition from a point approximately 40 foot West of tho SE corner of Lot 8, Block 3 of the TaHoe Addition, extending West to the West line of Toffee Addition The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and ail utilities. The Qty ol Hosting* shall not be responsible to the owners ol property adjacent to said eosement for any damage whkh may result to driveways, walkways parking area*, tree* or shrub*, or other improvements on said property by reoson of laying, maintaining, repairing and operating said utilities, but the City of Hastings, shall be responsible to such owners for restoring, grading and seeding of said proper ty. The burden ond benefit of this Eosement is in­ tended. so for a* may be. to attach and run with the land. Written objections may be filed with the Qty Clerk prior to the hearing. The city will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broodway or coll (616) 945-2468 or TDD coll relay servke 1-80G649-3777 Sharon Vkkery Qty Clerk (3/9) DqceMesI Estate Hie No. 95-SE-2I574-SE Estate of GARY LEE YONKMAN. Social Security No 369-90-6646 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In the estate may be barred or of1< ccTeo _ - 4 koy- ••»•> 1— t, - in l.i i,. neo, TAKE NOTICE; On February 17. 1995 at 940 a.m , In the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon Rkhard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing wa* held on the petition of Sharon Brigham requesting that Sharon Brigham ba appointed porsonal representative of Gary Lee Younkmon who lived at 384 North Main Street. Woodland. Ml. and who died 12/15/94 be admitted Creditors of the deceased are notified that afl claim* against the eetoto will bo forever barred unto** presented to tho personal representative or to both the probate court and the personal representative within 4 month* of tho date of pubikollon of this notke. Notice is further given that tho otoato will then bo aligned to entitled person* appearing of record. February 27. 1995 Jame*l . Corr (P11647) P.O. Bom 849 CadMoc. Ml 49601 Shoran Brigham 122 Ayer Street Codilfoc. Mi 49601 • NOTICE • There will be a public hearing concerning the Autumn Hills Recycling & Disposal Facility and BFI proposed amend­ ments to the Barry County Solid Waste Management Plan on Wednesday, April 12,1995 in the Hastings High School lecture hall, 520 W. South St., Hastings, Ml. The times will be: 1:30 p.m. Autumn Hills 2:30 p.m. BFI and again in the evening: 7:30 p.m. Autumn Hills 8:30 p.m. BFI Please park in the lot In front of the high school. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Administrator 220 W. State Street (616) 948-4891 H the Defendant* fail »o anewor or to take any other oction, the Plaintiffs may enter a default ond take their judgment against these Defendants. Honorable Rkhard M. Shuster. Circuit Judge (3/9) 5^ You are invited to attend Pennock Hospital's... File No. 95-215B9-SE £,Krte of SPENCER CRAFT SCOBEY, a/k/a/ SPENCER SCOBEY. aA/a SPENCER C. SCOBEY. Doceoeed. Social Sacurlty No. 367-22-2093. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or offvaed by this hearing NOTICE: A hearing will be held on April 13. 1995 at 10:00 a m.. In tho probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before Judge Rkhard H. Show on the petition of Spencer Jim Scobey requesting that hir~ Jim Scobey be appointed personal representative of the estate of Spencer Craft Scobey who lived at C-50 Culbert Drive. Hostings Michigan and who died February 16, 1995. and re­ questing also the will of the deceased dated Aueutf 10. 1988 be admitted to probate tt oieo is roquos’ed that the ho<rs oi law of so.d deceased be determined. CrodNor* of the deceased are notified that all claims ogoinsl the estate wHI be forever barred untoe* preeonted to the (prepaid) personal repre*orrtatfve or to both the probate court and the (cracB-nH) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths ^ lhedoto of publkation of th., notice Notice is further given that the esRtte wiH then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record March I. 1995 Ssuphanto S. Fekke. (P43549) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE I FISHER *07 North Broadway (616) 945 3495 SPENCER JIM SCOBEY By: Stephanie S. Fekkes Address of P R 1132 Voitoy View Drive Hostings. Ml 49O5B DIABETES PRODUCT FAIR Wednesday, March 15, 1995 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Physicians Center Conference Center — FREE Blood Pressure-Blood Sugar Screening • Recipes • Breakfast Samples • Refreshments • Door Prizes • Ask the Pharmacist Sponson...Fdpausch Food Center. Plumbs, Tom’* Market. Page’s Bookstore. Flora) Design. (3 9) I �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 9, 1995 Saxons recover for OT win over Wayland li'x kinda hard to tell which was mere exciting. the Hastings basketball team's 61­ 54 overtime win over Wayland In the semi finals ot district competition,. Tuesday night, or the drive home Tbe Saxons, al one point in the game held a 13 point lead In tbe third period, after being up by 10 M tbe half. Bui then like waler on a hot griddle, tbe lead evaporated until the Wildcats went up by as many as six In tbe fourth queries. Coach Jeff Denny, coaching his first varsity contest because head coach Don Schils was sitting to heme recuperating from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Sunday, said it was an exciting game m th. main reason the Saxons came out ahead was "they never gave up trying and they worked together to gel themselves back In tbe game." With 2:19 left in regulation. Ryan Gillons rebounded the missed second shot ot a Wayland one and one. ran the floor to score and bring Hastings within four, 49-45. Wayland made one free throw oo their next possession and Hastings had steals on successive plays, one by Fred Hies and another by Mike Toburen The Saxons failed to convert either steal Into a field goal, but Toburen, who was slammed going to Ibe basket, hit the back end of his two shots and set up the final seconds ot tbe game. Hastings, down 50-48. fouled Wayland to send them for a one-aod-ooe. but Brat shot went awry and Toburen went coast to coast with the rebound, followed by Hastings center Jason Fuller. Toburen'i elbow was jogged on his way »the basket and the ball hit dead on the front of the rim. Fuller, whoa come up behind Toburen. went up for the rebound with two Wayland defenders crowding his back and tipped the shot back to de the score and lend the gxme IntoOT. In OT. Hastings played as if it bad a vested interest In staying In the districts for another game. Jiles. who scored 12 points, stole Wayland's first possession, fed Toburen. who had 16 points in the game and for in overtime, for the seldom-converted layup. On Wayland's second offensive drive. Jim Robbe hocked the ball and fed Jiles tor tbe emy hoop. WKb 30 second nsamun* in the game. Robbe again stole the ball, this time dishing off to Toburen for snesher score. The Final nail was a Wayland turnover Ryan Gfflon. No. 22. gets touted from behind on hte way to the basket In overtime against Wayland, Tuesday night- Fred Jltos. No. 24. Is forced to puH up short after stealing Wayland's first possession In overtime. He sent the bah to Mke Toburen tor the score. which ended in the hand of GUlons. lhe team's high-scorer with 17 points (five in OT), who went in for sn uncauestcd basket with eight seconds left, to give tbe Saxons the final margin ot victory. Hastings had started the game looking confident over the 3-17 Wildcats. The Saxons were scoring on Inside shots (as long as it wasn't a lay up), while Wsytand was stow in transition from offense to defense. Tbe Wildcats' full court pressure wasn’t, the half-court trap didn't and zone coverage failed to get body on body. In the second,, both reams micd *° “fe wholes which were being dug in tbe first. In tbe third, when Hastings had its comfortable cushion tore by the 'Cats. SPORTS Wayland's ineffective trap from the first half, became very effective in forcing turnovers. A death knell sounded (prematurely) for tbe Saxons when Wayland tied tbe score at 37 with 1:55 left in tbe quarter. Hastings will now show up at Allegan High School, Saturday at 7 p.m to take oo the winner of tbe Tbornapple-Keltogg/ Allegan game which will be played tonight there. Allegan is coming off a 53-43 win over Delton, while TK, toet its regular season ftoalp lo Hamilton. As fur (be drive back to Hastings, that wu a whole different type of excitement and seemed to Ian rwb longer than tbe game. Delton eagers end season with district loss to Allegan Sports Editor It was scary for Allegan. but lhe Delton varsity basketball team suffered the same fate as 15 other teams against the Tigers this season and lost in the first round of the dis­ trict playoffs 5M3. Monday night The Panthers put a scare into tbe Tigers with a strong-to-tbe-basket offense and a solid 2-3 woe In the first two quarters. Delton opened a 13-4 first-period lead and carried a 22-19 advantage into tbe break. Tbe Panthers used two triples from Brad Myers and another from Howie Shattuck in the first eight minutes, and in tbe second Casey Craft kept Delton on top with five of his seven points. Delton would lead by as many as eight in the sccord period, but in tbe third, both teams seemed to have figured out tbe other's -strategy and the teams played even. Gary Fisher scored five of his team-high II points in the third before being shut dov-n. Th?re was a five-minute lime spread in tbe third when tbe Tigers scored eight unan­ swered points and went up for the first time in tbe game 31-29. Chad Lyons powered his way inside for a score at 1:42 and Ryan Vliek sank a long triple with three seconds left in tbe quarter to give the Panthers a 34-31 lead with eight Gary Fisher took It on the chin while going lor a rebound In the ftret round o( the district piayofls. Monday night. Hastings sending two wrestlers, Delton one, to state competition minutes left. Allegan then showed how it won 14 games in the regular season, taking a 16-2 run over the first six minutes of the fourth. The Panthers couldn't buy a basket with lots of bribe money in the final period. Tyler Jansen scored DK’s first basket at tbe 3:29 mark. Chad Lyons sank a pair of free throws and Myers hit a jumper with 34 seconds left for Delton's only scoring in tbe period. Delton visited tbe charity stripe only eight times in tbe game, making five. Allegan made eight free throws on 16 attempts. Top scorers in the game were Jaym Abra­ ham and Aaron Prymula with 15 and 14 re­ spectively. The Panthers end the season 2-19 overall. Schils to return to sidelines for district championship Chrix A lien and Cole Bowen of Hxxtingx and Link Pape of Delloo will be making lhe trip to Kellogg Arena. Friday morning In their queai for a stale wrestling title. Allen (142 pounds) finished fourth in the individual regional competition in Alma two weeks ago after injury defaulting because ot a cold. He carries a 34-12 record into ids second appearance al stale competition. Bowen (160) was runner up In bis weight class, defeating a formerly undefeated wrestler from Essexville in the First round and a 37-3 wrestler from Alma In the sec­ ond. He lost a 7-2 decision in the finals. Bowen has a 31-5 record. Link Pape (ban) lost to weight-class run­ ner up Cody Paige of Otsego in tbe firn round, but followed It with a pin over Luddingiio and a pair of decisions to win die consolatloc bracket. Pape said he feels much more confident in bis wrestling abilities after working with two-time collegiate champion Chris Mast from Fresno State. Tbe Parade ot Chanpiom begins al 9:15 and wrestling, beginning with the heavy­ weight class, begins al 9:30. Dalton s Casey Craft was going up as ABegan's defender was coming down during this shot in Monday nights district loss. Hastings varsity coach Don Schils will be back in action Saturday night at tbe district championship game. Schils was injured Sunday in a two-car collision and was released from Pennock Hospital Wednesday afternoon. He suffered two broken bones in his left hand, knee lacerations and a hip injury. He said be also I has "a bunch of sore muscles.” TU be at the game.” Schils said. TU be limited as to how much I can do, but I will be at the game." The Hastings squad was coached by Jeff Denny in tbe district semifinals win. Tuesday night with lhe help of Scott Allen, the freshman basketball coach and advice from Jack Longstreet and Denny O'Mara. "He did a real good job. He had to take three different views and tie them all together.’’ Schils said. "I was pleased with how things came out." Schils said he will also try to get the Thornapple-Kellogg/Ailegan semifinal game tonight, but if he feels he can't. Denny I will be there to scout. "Both of these teams are good." Schils said, "so there will be a lot of pressure on which ever of those teams to win to win oo Saturday." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 9, 1995 — Page 13 OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING YOUR Will IS A WAY TO CONQUER LUNG DISEASE Hastings' Cole Bowen, here with a pin during the LH Lamb Tournament, wit wrestle at 1 expounds. Friday, during the state individual wrestling tournament. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. Denon's Unk Pape wW go for a state Ulle In the 275-pound weight class at Kellogg Arena. Friday rr.omlng. (800) LUNG-USA HUmmen 64-42; Slow Pokes 60-44; Hastings Bowl 59-45; Varneys 57W-46W; Bosleys 56W-47H; Thornapple Trading Post 51 ¥k-52Vi; Leftovers 51-53; Question Marks 47H-56H; Algonquin Farm 46-58; LeHarves 42W-61M; Nite-N-Gsles 42W-61 to; Valley Realty 42-62 188-528; F Ruthruff 190488; 1. Rmhruff 192-477; C Smart 175-476, P. Frederickson 167-448; B Moore 153-426; S. Dryer 157-425. D Collier 153-415; L. Allen 147-393; M Dull 148-380; J Piper 158-369; K. Moore 116-317; B Bodo 108-299; F Schneider 173; R. Kuempel 146; F Villa 144; K. Joppte 140; 1. Seeber 131; S. Salazar 127; C. Swinkunas 126. Hair Care Center 61-43; Mace's Ph. 61-43; Friendly Home Parties 37H-46H; Varaey's Stables 57H-46H; HAS Machine 36H-47ri; Eye and Ent Specialists 3IH-52H; Marts 5OH-53H; Nashville Ourc'retKX 48-46. Lifestyles 39H-64H; Valley Reatry 37-67. 201-227-611, B Hathaway 212-535; Y. Markley 179-480; P Frederickson 177-434; L. Johroon 161 -414; J. Kasimky 164-436; D Bums 155-414; R. Kuempsd 135-364; T Soya 170; R. Reichard 150; B. Miner 167; B Vrogindewcy 147; N. Varney 161; E. Vancsse 176; M. Brimmer 166; B. Norris 425; C. Watson 409. Sunday Night Mixed Freeman's 65-31; Alley Cats 57W-38W; Fearsome 4 57-35; HAL 54-42; B.S.ers 53-43; Holey Roller 53-43; Diehards 49 H -46 W; Rookies 48W-47W; Friends 48-48; Dynamites 15W-5OW; Load Hogs 45-51; Mtsfus 45-51; Tasmanian s 45-51; Beginners 43W-53W; Really Rottens 39M-56W; Undecided 37-59; 9 and I Wiggle 36-56; Hooter Crew 35-42. Bartimus 198-510; S. Sanborn 174-891; N Taylor 182-483; C Wilcox 157-445; D. Lambeth 161-441; S. Howell 142-379; B Aspinall 151-329; D. Snyder 195; D. Kelley 192; L. Barnum 191; L. Davis 174; B. Bivens 154; C. Graham 147; K. Rentz 145; L. Friend 129. Snyder 222-586; D. Friend 190-542; D. Me Ciurkin 222-532; R Snyder 196-510. M. Freeman 184-493; J. Smith 183-491; W Smedberg 175-484; B. Howell 148-400; E Gases 137-378; G. Hause 198. S. Sanborn 185; S. Krallman 171; J. Banimus 171; T. James 167; W. Friend 167. YMCA Mens Basketball Standings W-L 10-1 Aa.-Boyi.. Riverbend Iron Heads Lakewood Merchants 11-1 6-6 3-8 .2-9 B Minor League — Larry Poll Realty 42 v*. fSG Monday Mixers Michdob 61-39; Rowdie Girls 6040; TM Lassies 58-42; Three Ponies Tack 5644; Mr. Bruces 53H-46H; Hastings Bowl Sisters 53-47; Hamler Tours 52-48; Deweys Auto Body 46-54; Jo’s Bookkeeping 43-57; Girrbachs 43-57; Unique Wasbtub Duo 39W-60W; Outward Appearance 35-65 Good Games - S. Cole 161; J. Mercer 177; M. Meehan 164; F. Schneider 172; R Kuempel 146; C. Graham 161; J. Ogden 161 • C. Tinsman 149; R. Piru 167; B Moore 144; P. Herrington 151; S. Lancaster 166; S. Solmes 146; C. Trambull 138. Good Gomes and Series — D. Shephard 210-535; F. Ginbach 172-484; S. VanDen burg 202-539; 1. McMillon 179-516; R. Shapley 176-520; V. Can 175-502 Ray James Elec. 67-37; Outboard Inn 63H-40H; Ups and Downs 56-48; Nashville Chiro 56-48; Big B's 55-49; Melaleucs Inc 47H-56H; Cedar Creek 40-56. Trouble Shooters 23-73. Good Games and Series - B Hayes 190; J. Lewis 167; S. Dunn 185; L. Tilley 193; K. Can 111-450; S. Grinage 178; K. Leinaar 153-433. B Moody 208; T. Soya 157; S. Rose 164; L Watson 169; B. Hayes 200; S Snider 151; C. Mugridge 124. Tuesday Mixed Gilltxu Cocstroction 32-12; Pin Seekers 29-29, Thornapple Lake Trading Pou 29-19; Good Games & Series: R. Murphy 178; E. Vanasse 202; T. Redman 147; S. Merrill 180-503; T. Houchiei 160-428; J. McMillen 186-491; P. Britten 155; L. Dawe 167-441. Senior Citizens Nash 76-28; Woodmansee 71-33; Schlachter 62-42; Otis 59W-44W; Kuempel 54W-49W; Brodock 53-51; Ludescher 52W-51W; Friend 51W-52W; D. Hall 5OH-53W; Kasinsky 47-57; Snyder 47-57; N. Hal) 47-57; Moucoulis 47-57; Keeler 46-58; Beckwith 45-59; Brewer 44W-59W; Jesick 42-62; M. Hall 36-68 NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears In the Banner Call zo... Subscribe 948-8051 NOTWEAMKA SAFEHBaiCANCOST IDUANARNIALK* Concrete 24-24; 21-27; Neil's Printing 2 18-30; Mason/Davis Line 18-30; Lil Demons 17-26. Lost Points 1. Mens High (James & Series D. Blakely 224; H. Snyder 232-568; B. Lewis 163; D. Wolf 171; M. Guy 200. Womens High Games & Series E. Johnson 192-541; K. Zimmerman 148; B. Moore 156; B. Wilkins 205. 5-6 .6-5 4-6 B Major League — Bosley Pharmacy 37 vs. Lakewood Merchants 60; Hastings Merchants 49 vs. Clearview Professional 53. A League — NAC 57 vs. Hamiltons Ex­ cavating .M; Pttenons 62 vs. Blairs Land- Bowlerrites Hecker Im. 59-41; Kent Oil 55-45; Carlton Center Exc. 51-49; Dorothy’s Hair Styling 48-52; Bennett Ind. 42H-57W; D. J. Electric 40H-59W. .11-1 4-8 3-9 YMCA High School Indoor Soccer W-L-T .8-00 SHAVER CLINIC Wednesday, March 8th thru Saturday, March 11th 4 DAYS! SPECIAL CLEAN-OIL ADJUST jl. < m a/\ 0-8-0 nonce NOTX2 TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice Is hereby given fho* •he Borry County Zoning Board of Appeal* will conduct a public hearing lor lhe foliowing CASE NO. V-4-W — loo W. Stofc. (applkont) LOCATION At ?tl Emt Shore Drive. Oak Park Plot, lol N 1/2 of 0 v-wtd all of lot 9. Fine Lake of Hickory M.. Sec. 29. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE Roouosftng a variance to build an at­ tached garage cioeer to an eowment than the atowed si* (6) foot. CASE NO. V-5-99 — Kevin 8 Nikkto Robtawn. (rgpllritwh). LOCATION: On the eo»i Ude ci »anh Road bet­ ween Nine Mile and Lewi. Rd*. in Sec. 20. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE Rem—ting a variance to place a tem­ porary t*ngte wide mobile home longer than tho oMowed two years. MEETING DATE: March 21. 1995. TIME 7J0 p.m. PLACE Community Room in the Courts and Low BuUdtog at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will bo given the opportunity to be hoard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspection of the above described proper ties will bo completed by the Zoning Hood ol Ap pooh members the day ol the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying tho group shov.d contact the Planning Off ice The variance applications are available lor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of lice 220 W State St.. Hastings. M»chigan during tho hours ol 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 pje.). Monday thru Friday. Please cofl tho Plonn tag O« co ot 94B-O20 tor further intormotion Tho County ol Barry will provide necessary auxihary aids and services, such as signors for tho hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the mooting, to indiwduoh with dtsabditioe at tho meetingheartag upon ten (10) day. notice to the County of Barry. Individual, with disabilities requiring auxiliary olds or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the following: Judith A. Peter­ son. Coordmotor 220 W State Street Hostings. Ml 49058. (618) 948 4891 Nancy L. Boorsma. Barry County Clerk (3/9) ftcre/co-- Remington /rwww nenimyiui Tuned - Overhauled Same Day Service! Put nuw life in your shaver... have it tune up. cleaned up, and repaired. Factory train­ ed repairmen will thoroughly clean, oil, check ond adjust your shaver to keep it runn­ ing in top condition. *AII needed parts, sharpening and repairs ore extra and in- ports without service. jCPenney’s Hastings jou&ri want a ticket, budde up. MICmiHMlMMlNMl' ■DUMISWTTK Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries Have Your • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries • Major Insurance Accepted Dr. Michael Califon, D.C. NEW PATIENT SPECIAL । Examination, X-Ray $HEOO't । and Treatment................................. i I MUST BRING COUPON TO REOEEM OFFER ■ EXPIRES J/JCVS BELLEVUE, Ml NASHVILLE, Ml 215 N. Main St. 1-763-2225 127 S. Main (517) 852-2070 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board of Review YOUR CREDIT MAY NOT BE AS BAD AS YOU THINK! Missed a few payments, Lost your job, or even filed bank­ ruptcy doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a new or pre-owned car, truck or van. Contact — THS FINANCE SPECIALIST 1-800-646-4660 or 616-897-8431 MAP CHANGE ■ A-148 Requeat to rarone property In Sec. 17, T2N, R10W. Orangeville Townahlp: Comm, at center post of Sec. 17. T2N. RlWf. th N 465 ft., th E 1320 ft mH to N-S 1/8 line, th S 465 ft to E-W 1/4 line, th W 1320 ft. lo mapj AR TO IMS. Thia map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Orangeville Twp., Barry County. Michigan. Lots 46-217 of Johncock Rat ft Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains Out to Lunch 1 to 2 Notloa ia horuby ghron that the Barry County Planning! Zoning Commtsaton will conduct a puMc bearing on March 13, 1S06 al 7:30 PJL In tho Community Room. Courta 3 Law Budding at 220 W. Court St.. Heating*. Michigan. Tho aubfoct of tho public hearing will be ma oonaldoratton of tho following amendment* to th* 1978 Barry County Zoning Ordlnanc*. aa amended: Lots 1-45 of the Plat of Lynden Johncock. FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTERS Hours 10 lo 5: Sot. 10 to 4; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Orangeville Township: .7-3 MAC Ladiea* Good Games: D. Brewer 154; G. Pooer 152; L. Johnson 153; B. Johnson 163; J. Kasinksy 157; A. Lethcoe 145; G. Olis 165; B. Kniko 161; M. Matson 162. Men's Good Games: T Spoistra 206; C. Baker 205; C. Jesick 174; G. Teachman 133; B. Ludescher 176; W. Brodock 171; W. Woodmansee 182; G. Forbey 169; B. Vrogtndewey 164; B. Lewis 144; B. Conley 154; B. Clark 177; R. Nash 170; B. Myen 150; J. Mercer 161. ...will meet at Township Hall Monday, March 13 and Wed­ nesday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to correct mistakes and equalize tax roll. FACTORS ARE: AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL... 1.0502 1.0000 INDUSTRIAL...... 1.0000 RESIDENTIAL.... 1.0462 Richard C. Thomas Supervisor, Hastings Twp Lynden ol Lynden Johncock R*t. S«c. 8. T2W. R10W, th S 00*g 33' E 247.11 IL. th S 89d*g. ZT W 1*353 ft. Io 4 54*52" E 57.85 ft along ed traverse line, th N 4deg. 59*11" E 121J8 ft along ed traverse line, th NW*ly 123 ft. along traverse line; th NETy to Joy Rd., th SEly to POB. (See outlined area on map.) This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Orangeville Twp., Barry County, Michigan. MAP CHANGE • A MS Request to rezone the following properties in Sec. 8 & 9. T2N, R10W, Orangeville Township: The SIV 1/4, NE IM, 5k. 8, T2N. R10W including Lota 120 of Lapham's Airport Lots and Lots 76-96 and Outlot B of Laphwn’s Air­ port Lots No. 2. Also the SE1M, NE IM, Sec. 8. T2N, R10W. And inclu­ ding all land lying South of Wildwood Road In the NE IM, NE IM, Sec. 8, T2N, R10W. Also In Sec. 9, T2N, R10W, Beg. at SW cor of Lot 39, 10* W 893 29 ft., th N 4deg 13*28" E 126.02 ftM th N 22deg E lOOfUthNSOdegE 100 ft; th N 44<Jeg 50* E 140.59 ft., th around a curve to the left chord measuring N 1deg 5830" E 182.29 ft.; th N 40deg 59* W 244.12 ft., th N 42deg 3930" W 318J7 ft, th S 66deg W W 1322J5 ft, th S 2deg E 1547 ft, th N 88deg E 1035.28 ft. to POB (See outlined area on map.) This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Orangeville Twp., Barry County, Michigan. All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their vtews on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Tbs propoaad anwndmsnts of tbs Bsrry County Zoning Ordlnsncs are available for public inspection al tho Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St.. Heatings, Michigan, between the hours of 8 s.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Rease call lhe Barry County Ranning Office at 9*8^830 for further Information. (2-18 & 34) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 9, 1995 Delton man pleads in stalking A 32-year-old Delton man facing an aggravated stalking charge pleaded guilty Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court to a lesser offense. Steven A. Smith pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of stalking, which is punishable by up to one year in jail and five years probation. Smith could also be fined up to $1,000. In exchange, the prosecutor's office agreed to drop the aggravated stalking charge, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a probation period of no less than five years. The charge also allows a fine of up to $10,000. Smith told tbe court during his plea that he harassed a woman In Johnstown Township by calling her 13 to 20 times and driving by her bouse several times. Sentencing was scheduled for April 6. In other recent court business • A 36-year-old Hastings man convicted of attempting to sexually assault a boy under 13 years old in 1985 was sentenced to nine months in jxil and five years of probation. Walter A. Kidder was also ordered to pay $4,000 in fines and costs. Interim Circuit Judge Patrick McCauley said be gave Kidder a jail sentence instead of a prison term because Kidder likely would have been released earlier from prison. McCauley said he did not think Kidder is a "perpetual sex offender," but added that "we need protection from this kind of activity." Kidder pleaded no contest in February to a charge of attempting to assault tbe boy to commit second-degree criminal sexual conduct. A do contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction can be entered, but the piea is not an admission of guilt in any COURT NEWS: other court matter, such as a civil suit His plea was pari of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, tbe prosecutor agreed to drop two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct pending against Kidder. • An April 3 trial was scheduled for a 36year-old Battle Creek man accused of sexually penetrating a girt under 13 yean old in 1987. A March 30 final pre-trial also was set for Jcrrald A. Reid. Reid is charged with two counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct, which is punishable by up to life in prison. He stood mute to tbe charges in December and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A March 9 pre-trial was scheduled for a 35-year-okl Battle Creek man accused of possessing cocrine in September and being a habitual offender. Steve O. Marshall is charged with possessing less than 25 grams of cocaine, a felony that carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $25,000 fine, or both. He also faces a coun’ of driving with a license that was suspended for failing to answer a citation. That is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 TEAMS NEEDED \ FOR Middleville softball teagsc. Monday ad Tuesday nights, call 795-3928 for information BUY. SELL AVON Ezra up to 50%. Local reprvtentative. Call Jaaicc 517-566-1331 or 1-800-484-8245-1751________ TIRED OF WORKING 9/5? Can 616-891-1559 for amazing recorded message. ExL 225 24Awx. open bow with 1988 125 horse outboard motor, $4,000. Call after Spot 852-2237 MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET Sunday. March 19th, 11:00an-5:00pm. Wiagi Stadium, Kalamazoo. For farth­ er mfermaboo 616-668-2175. I.o\l A / <mnd LOST BROWN AND WHITE COCKER SPANUL with red collar with name lag. Reward! Corner of Hart and Erwsy RoM, Moth 6th. 945-3732. LOST, CASSIE AND COPPER 2 whitertrver colored English Setter,. Last seen 3/6/95. PLEASE! Call 9454659___________________ LOST-SMALL BLACK POODLE ■ Freeport area. If found ptease cad 795-9570 I nr Relit GUN LAKE LAKEFRONT HOUSE 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, ^vasner ano uiycr, ruroisnco/or not, deck. dock, exelteot beach, 1 year lease, $650 a month, plus utilities. 795-2574 __________ LARGE RENTAL FACILI­ TY. all occasions The Note­ Gun Lake. 672-5229 or 191-1990.___________________ RICE LAKE ONTARIO CEDAR COVE RESORT New A renovated housekeeping cottages, good fishing, boat rent­ als. 1-905-753-2370 ’oXNEAfd 1 &2 HELP WANTED Wa an seeking a MANAMW FtOJICTlOMrT TVAMH. This position wM ba part-time but wrafre lo full-time after 0»nmm JI 4 as completed this summer We are seeking and will train a committed per­ son for a iong term position You must be friendly. neat, have a good emile, non-smoker, high school diploma preferred, over II years oid, have reiiabie transportation, and live within close proximity to the GWemo. Good references showing hon­ esty. dependabMtty and hard worker Must be able to tett 50 pounds. Good salary (could include free rent, free utilities, medical & dental in the future for the right person) aw.y w rqrsow • March 119 from 7:30 to 9 t m ; or • March 12 from 2:30 pjn. »o 9 p m_____________ ___ The Cinema 14 2 Downtown Hastings H unit d \aiiotiul \d* (Salt MOVING SALE: Everything goes. 1979 Van. dining and bedroom set, couch, desk, etc. Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm. 1005 N. Taffee Dr, Ape. F, Haetingx I or QUEEN BRASS BED with or hopedic mattresses and beaut­ iful headboard. 3 months old. $225 OBO. 517-372-0713 SOFA-LOVESEAT SETS. $695 to $850, will split. Chain, $265. Great quality and nice fabrics Plus hunter green end cranberry, all from Builders Model, 616-365-9900 or 383-2566. Real I \ fan •ATTRACTIVE RATES' FREE PREQUALIFICATIONS-MONEY TO LOAN FOR PURCHASE'REFI. NANCE’INCOMEPROPERTVCOMMERCIAL-MA­ NUFACTURED HOMES«FARMS"HOMES WITH EXCESS ACREAGE OK* LEASING AVAILABLE FOR FARM EQVIPMENT-WE BLY LAND CONTRACTS•GET MONEY FROM YOUR HOME NOW! CREDIT NO PROBLEM! TYLER MORTGAGE COMPANY 616-945-5501 1-MS-79S-LEND WANTED: Wood Chest Dress­ er. Call after 5:00pm 945-2090. Ju.b\ II a It ted LICENSED DAYCARE: DF080024639. On M-37,1 mile south of Middleville. 4 full-time openings. Christian values taught 616-795-2527 I or Sah \iiiomoti\c 1W1 WHITE CUTLASS with T-tops. Has 350 engine and new brakes. Good body, runs great Good first car. Asking $1,600 obo. Can 948 2676 M-F after 3 pzn. and S-S any time. FOR SALE: Fiberglass pickup cap, fils 88 A up. full sine, Chevy, 8* bod. While, good shape, $250 firm. Can 948-4236 leave message. Xaia/at < A ( tdh i libh \ ANTIQUE SHOW at tbe Barry County Expo Center. March 11 and 12. Two large buildings, quality antiques. Just north of Hastings on M-37. Sat. lt-7pm; San. 16-5pm. $2M adm. HELP WANTED: PROG­ RESSIVE COMMUNITY BANK has an immediate open­ ing in their Teller Department. This position requires a pleasant personality, a professional appearance and good math and language skills. Work schedule will vary. Apply at Personnel Office, Hastings City Bank. 150 W. Court Sl, Hartings, MI 49058. EOE________________ PART-TIME WORKERS WANTED TO HAND PREPARE MAILING LABELS. YOU MUST HAVE A TYPEWRITER, COMPU­ TER OR GOOD HAND­ WRITING. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS. 1-889-474-2812 (L.D. RATES APPLY). POSTAL JOBS $12.26/hr. to start, plus benefits. Carriers, sorters, clerks, maintenance, for an application & exam informa­ tion. Call 1-219-791-1191. cxl.17 9am-9pm. 7 days. WANTED: Non-smoking female care taker, for 2 children, ages 10 & 5, in our home, for 1 week only in late April. Refer­ ences are required & will be checked. Call 948-9967 • A 34-y ear-old Hastings man charged with drunk driving, third offense, in August pleaded guilty to a reduced charge. Timothy R. Sullivan pleaded guilty to a count of drunk driving, second offense, as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge Sullivan drove without possessing ms art vers license. Drunk driving, second offense. Is a mtsdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a $2tJ lo $1,000 fine, or both. Drunk driving, third offense, is punishable by one to five years In prison or a $500 lo $5,000 fine, or both. Driving without a driver's license is a misdemeanor which carries a masimum sentence of 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or txxh Sentencing was scheduled for March 23. • An 18-yearold Freeport woman accused of breaking into the Hastings Radio Shack pleaded guilty to the charge. Michelle L Evans pleaded guilty » a charge of breaking and entering, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. She offered her plea with tbe offenders to be pot oo probation and eventually have their records expunged. A hearing was scheduled for April 6 to determine if Evans will be granted YTA status. If sbe Is denied, a previous piea agreement between Evans and lhe prosecutors office will come into effect. Evans told lhe coun during her plea that sbe used to work at tbe store and had a key to IL Sbe said sbe g ive the key to a friend, and then drove Mm 11 tbe store. He used ibe key lo enter the store, sbe said, and then he loaded the car with electronics while sbe sal in lhe vehicle. They then drove down to Kalamazoo with lhe items. • A 20-year-old Wayland man accused ot breaking Into Tbe Note dance nail ia October pleaded guilty to lhe charge. Robed M Goodrich pleaded guilty lo the breaking and entering charge, punishable by up to 10 year, in prison, as part of a piea agreement with the prosecutors office. In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Goodrich Is a habitual offender, second offense That charge could raise the maximum possible sentence on lhe other charge by ooe-and-ooe-half times. The prosecutor also agreed to recommend Goodrich receive a sentence ot no more than six months In jail. Sentencing was scheduled for March 30. \li\t t llant BEDROOM SET 7 piece oak finish with vanity, end tables ind firm mattresses. Cost $900 (3 months ago), sell $300 OBO. 517-372-0713_______________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye. Largemouih Ban, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. 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Joe Mix Plano Sendee. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician amrtxnt. Call 945-9888 SOUTHERN MICHIGAN TREE SERVICE. We special­ ize in tree removal and trim­ ming. Lowest rates ic town. Call 616-623-4580 or 616-945-2173. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cotteges, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. •An 18-year-oid Pla nwell man stood mule to charges he tri xl to manufacture evidence in October uid Is a habitual offender. Not guilty pleas were entered on Nathaniel 1 Pallett's behalf. Pallet! is charged with obstructing justice, which it punishable by up to five years in prison or a $10,000 tine, or both. He also faces a charge that he is a habitual offender, third offense, which could double tbe maximum possible sentence oo tbe other charge. A March 30 pre-trial was scheduled. POLICE BEAT: Burglars raid Lacey Road home ASSYRIA TWP. — Aboul $4,300 worth of household items were stolen Feb. 24 from a Lacey Road home, report state police at the Hastings post. Troopers uid the burglary occurred between 3:10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Among the items reported stolen were (wo VCRs, a television, je^riry. pirtols, nfies. shotguns and ammunition, police said. Crash injures Hastings woman HOPE TWP. — A 36-yexr-old Hastings woman was injured Monday. Feb. 27. when the car she was riding in ran off Gurtl Road and hit a tree, troopers at the stale police post in Hastings said. Jeanne M. Canolc. of 7240 Gurd Road, was lakes to Peanock HcaplaL where she era treated and released. Trooper, said the driver of lhe car. Jason Bolthouse, IS. of 1404 Prichardville. Hastings, was southbound oo Gurd near Prichardville at nooo when the accident occurred. Bollhouse came lothelopofanteyhUlmd when he proceeded forward and the car slid down the hill, went off the road, and hit tbe tree, police said. Bollho'tse was not reported injured Thieves take radar detector from truck HOPE TWP. — A $200 radar detector was stolen Feb. 25 from a truck parked at a home on Maplewood Road, said deputies at the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The theft occurred between 11:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. tbe next morning, deputies said. Tbe vehicle was reportedly left unlocked. Three area people hurt in head-on crash HASTINGS — A Hastings man and two Caledonia residents were hurt Sunday in a head-on crash on Green Street. Hastings City Police repot Kathleen L. Driscoll. 35. of 303 S. Maple St, was driving west on Green ■ 5:48 p.m. when she lost control of her car in the icy roadway, croaaed the center line, and bit an eastbeund car. officers said. The driver of lhe other car was Den G. Schils. 35. at 1091 Norway. Schils. Driscoll and Driscoll's passenger. Cameron E Driscoll. 4. were taken to Pennock Hospital. Kathleen Driscoll was treated and released. Schils was admitted and released Wednesday. Cameron Driscoll wu transferred lo Blodgett Memorial Medical Center In Grand Rapids where he wu listed in good condition Wednesday afternoon. Fish shanty reported stolen from lake HOPE TWP. — A $200 fish shanty wu reported Sloten recently from lu spot oo Guernsey Lake, report troopers at the state police post in Hastings The shanty wu located in front of a home oo Guernsey Lake Road, troopers said. The owner of tbe shanty told police sbe last saw it oo Feb. 20 and discovered it gone a 9 ajn. tbe next day. Sloten along with the shanty wu about $150 worth of fishing equipmerx which wu being stored Inside tbe structure, police said. Caledonia people hurt in two-vehicle crash RUTLAND TWP. — A van-station wagon collision al the intersection of Gun Lake and Heath roads Saturday sent four Caledonia residents to the hospital, report atale police troopers a the Hastings poa. Daniel L. Sarver, 66. of 7380 Patterson, wu driving cut on Gun Lake a 9:30 aaa when a van headed south on Heath stopped at lhe Gun Lake atop sign and then pulled out io front of him. police said. Sarver told troopers be wu not able lo slop or swerve to avoid bitting lhe van. Tbe driver of tbe van. Anna J. Foster. 27. of 6561 E Paris, told police Uta da vac blinded by the sun when she attempted to cron Gun Lake Road and never saw Servers car. Sarver's passenger. Beverly J. Sarver. 65. wu injured in die collision, u Foster and her two passengers. Alex C. Foaer. 3. and Emma L Foster, I. They were all taken to Pennock Hospi'd. where they were treated aid released. Foster wu ticketed for failing to yield lhe right of way. Police arrest local pair on drug charges HASTINGS — Hastings City Police said they arrested a local man and woman Sunday on charges of possessing drugs. Officers said they pulled the pair over on Green Street nea Boltwood white they were driving around town just before 4 am. When they spoke to Ute 31-year-old male, who wu driving, officers smelled alcobol and burning marijuana coating from Ute vehicle, they said. They searched the man's pockets and found be bad two plastic bags containing a green leafy substance and two small snow seals containing methamphetamines, u weO u an assortment of what they believe lo be drug paraphernalia The passenger of tbe car. a 23-year-old woman, svu also found to have a bag containing a green, leafy substance in her purse, police said. Two open bottles of rum were also found in the car. Auto accident injures Hastings man RUTLAND TWP. — A 23-year-oid Hastings man wu hurt Saturday when bis car went into the ditch after the neering mechanism on the vehicle broke, said state police at the Hastings port. Randall D. Baer wu southbound on M-43 near Goodwill Road at 2:30 p.m when he heard a sharp cracking sound, troopers said. The car then veered to the right and went Into die ditch, driving over some dead trees laying on the ground, they said. Baer wu taken to Pennock Hospital where be wu treated and released. Burglars steal electronics from home • A 24-year-old Plainwell man convicted of attempting to conceal tbe identity of a vehicle by removing its Identification number In 1993 was sentenced to six months in jail and three years of probation. David C. Wooten s jail sentence was suspended until tbe end of bls probation term. If he successfully completes his probation, lhe jail lime will be dismissed. Woolen was also ordered to pay $6,935 in restitution and $4,000 in fines and costs. Wooten pleaded guilty lo the charge in February as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor * office. In exchange, lhe proreculor agreed lo drop two other charges pending against Wooten, including receiving and concealing more than $100 worth ot stolen property, and a charge that Woolen tried to mislead another person about the identity of lhe car by removing or defacing tbe serial number. The prosecutor also agreed lo recommend at Wooten's sentencing that be receive a sentence ol no more than six months in jail. JOHNSTOWN TWP. — Burglars stole more than $1,700 worth cf electronic equipment Feb. 22 from a home on Bedford Road, said troopers at lhe Hastings stale police post The break-in occurred between 7:30 a m. and 4:30 p.m.. police said. Reported stolen were two televisions, two VCRs, a police scanner and a camcorder. Snowmobile crash injures Freeport teen IRVING TWP. — An 18-year-old Freeport resident wu hurt Monday when bis snowmobile wu struck by a van M the intersection of Garbow and Johnson roads, u utters at lhe Hastings stale police post said. Troopers said Ryan ). Zawicrucha. of 3101 Eckert Road, wu driving bis snowmobile north on Johnson al 2:30 p m. when he failed to stop for the nop sign al the Garbow Road intersection. Zawicrucha instead drove out in front of a van driven by Paul M. Gk-wscU. 44. of Grand Rapids, and w u hit. Zawicrucha wu taken lo Pennock Hospital, where he wu treated and released. Glowackl wu not reported injured in the crash. Roll-over crash injures Lake O residents WOODLAND TWP. — Two Lake Odessa residents were injured Sunday in a roll-over accident on M-50 just west of M-66, troopers at tbe Hastings post said. Edward M. Wedlcy. 58. of 656 l^akcview Drive, was driving west on M-50 at about 10 p.m. when be lost control of his car oo tbe icy road and slid into the ditch, police said. They said the car hit a support cable for a consumer's power pole, then spun around md hit a fence and rolled over. Wedley and his passenger, Theresa Wedtey, 47, were taken to Pennock HospitaL where they were treated and released. Stereo stolen from car in high school lot WOODLAND TWP. — Thieves stole a $200 stereo Friday from a car parked at Lakewood High School, report Barry County Sheriffs deputies. The stereo was taken between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., police said. Ibe car reportedly was locked. �Special Supplement to ... March 9. 16. 23. 1995 - Special Supplement - Tbe Hastings Banner. Haswtgs. 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Send my subscription to: NAME Enclosed is my payment for: ADDRESS _________________ $15 BARRY COUNTY $17 SURROUNDING COUNTIES CITY/STATE (Allegan. Catioun. Eaton. Ionia. Kalamazoo and Kent) ZIP PHONE $20 OTHER AREAS $12 COLLEGE STUDENT o Months) THE HASTINGS BANNER P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 �S12 • March 9,16, 23, 1995 - Spactel Suppiamant • The Haattny Banner, Hastings, Ml WEST MICHIGAN’S Best Advertising Buy! NOW PREPARING for the ‘95 MPA AWARD WINNING Annual Business & Industry PROGRESS ISSUE to be published during Michigan Week. I shop^r battle cheek 306 West CoMM Avenue Bane Creek. Mch^en 49015 (616) 945-9554 DEADLINE MONDAY at 9:00 PM Prior to Thursday Publication DEA DUNE WEDNESDAY al 5« PM 46,400 Audited Market Penetration Over 92% (in all areas) 1952 N. Broadway - P.O Box 188 Haaanga Meftpan 49068 (616) 965-3955 TOTAL AUDITED osnawnoN Over 90,000 Weekly Circulation Prior io Ffidsy Publication TOTAL AUDITED DttTmBUTION 19,000 anw 15 Jtsw MtcMgm Am. - FO Bo. lit MMAWI. MMMtan MOM (916) 791-5444 er 791-3174 DEADLINE FRIDAY al 5**1 PM Prior to Tuesday Publication TOTAL AUDITED DttTR«unoa 25,590 Banner DEADLINE MONDAY at 5D0 P.M. Published Every Wednesday TOTAL AUDITED The Sun and Neu>s 6,000 SS,U“"°" 3,200 4^4 7,000 ews 6,000 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 1-616-9*5-5078 1-616-945-9554 CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN 1-517-543-4041 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-03-16.pdf 28bc1b93d637127623363b58028ce8ef PDF Text Text Asphalt plant idea makes rounds Musicians, singers win top honors See Page 2 OES celebrating 125th anniversary See Page 9 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS PUBLIC LiESJQY 121 S SI HASTINGS. Mt 4^Jhj lfl»3 Hastings Hub! 1CLibrary 121 S. Church St. Hastings, Hl AWSo i/adiunGS ANNER THURSDAY. MARCH 16, 19SS VOLUME 141, NO. 5 PRICE 25' County eyes Briefs pilot aging agency plan May 9 deadline for city filing The dradboe to file for caaoidac. :<x Hasta«s City offices is 4 pm. Tuesday. May 9. The mt of nnuaril members Frank Campbel! (Fiat Wkrth Harold Hawkn* (Second Ward). Miriam White (Third Ward) Mid Maureen Ketchum (Fourth Ward) are expiring. as are terms for Mayor Mary Lou Gray and Russell Do­ ty, a member of the Board of Review. K three are no mere ihan two candidst* foe oaf office, die general ctocnon sill be held in the Erst week, of Nore-jber. If more than two file foe one •at. a primary will take place io August Bloody bone marrow drive March 20 for the Mood drive is M» fonts topic of Khcar. who was inducted into the Travelogue Hall at Fame, is a retired aeval officer who ram a cotapurer srreiiucs business when he's not working wish bis travel films. His wife. Ann. is a ales marketing executive who often joins Mm ia producing the ffims. Hasel Brown will perform st the organ before the movie and daring Class changes to be explained The apcoaitag restroctunng of die Hastings High School daa day w ill be eapiained al a a public forum at 1 p.m. Tuesday at die high school library Class times wdl he changed begmrung wah the aart of the 1995-96 academic by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Getting rid of a middle layer of bureaucracy and possibly gaining more funding for senior citizens programs is at the heart of a ptk t proposal the Barry County Commission jo Aging executive director and the County Board of Commissioners want to investigate. The County Board Tuesday voted to ask State Rep. Terry Geiger to investigate a pilot program that would replace the now defunct Region III Area Agency on Aging The pilot proposal would forward all federal and state funds for Barry County's senior citizen programs and Barry's share of all administrative and program development dollars directly to the county as block gran-a. Region 3, embroiled in controversy for the past several years, bad formerly been the recipient of those funds for five counties and it served as the administrative rm ketweer Barry and the state. However the state recently "de-designated" Region III of the AAA and has liken over its operation because of alleged mismanagement. Barry. Branch and St. Joseph counties have not paid dues to AAA since they "lost confidence" in the agency's leaership in 1992. Services to senior citizens have continued without interruption. Now that AAA no longer is functional. Barry County has been asked by the Community Action Agency, based in Battle Creek, to designate it as Barry'* administrative agency but nothing has materialized in that direction. For administering Barry's senior citizen programs, the CAA has proposed receiving between 9 and 20 percent of the total funding, which is the "normal" administrative fee scale. Commissioner Emmet Herrington, chairman of the board’s Health and Human Services Committee, suggested the board evaluate both options and then make a decision. Tammy Pennington, executive director of Barry’s COA. Mid she didn't believe the work load of the county or COA would increase if the pilot program was implemented lo receive the funds directly from the state. She said the only increased work load she could anticipate might entail long-range planning, which she said would be the charge of the County Board "We have a lot of resources to call on to help." Pennington said the county would benefit by a 9 to 20 percent increase in funding if the state gave the county its share of ^evclnpmqi* dollars that previously wenho Region HI. Board Chairman Jim Bailey said the main thrust of exploring the options is to get the most money for senior citizens. If an increased work load cost Barry 10 or more percent of the funding, he said. "-we might as well go with an established agency. 1 think that's the feeling of the board. We want the most for the seniors we can get no matter how we go about getting it." Bailey said. "The thing to remember with a pilot project is that it is just that." Pennington said. "We don't know the answers going in. It's an opportunity to try something new. try to get more dollars down to the local level and evaluate as you go along." by David T. Young Editor The City of H-xtingx will help Barry County with parking problems in the wake of the construction of the new Courts and Law Building. City Council Monday night voted to lease the county 11 parking spaces at the City Hall tot on what Mayor May Lou Gray called "a control basis.” depending on whether a new bed and breakfast just south of the lot gets up and running. The bed and breakfast, ac­ cording to prior agreement, would take up six spaces. Linda Watson, chairwoman of the County Board of Commissioners' Property Commit­ tee and a former City Council member, made the formal request. City Manager Howard Penrod noted that at the time the Courts and Law Building was constructed, the county had agreed to pro­ vide at least 55 parking spaers. However, the county's lease with the ormer Wren Funeral Home lot is exj>irng and that property may be sold. With the old Wren lot available, the county had 72 spaces, but njw will lose 35, 17 short of the minimum of 55. "In order to help them reduce the cost of leasing spaces, they are asking us to consider the possibility of using part of the City Hall parking lot io help them meet their parking needs until such time as they can construct or locale permanent parking." Penrod wrote in a memo to council. The 11 spaces the city will lease are on the south side of the lot and they will be used only by certain designated county employees. "This is with the understanding that if the Circuit judge field down to just two candidates J-Ad Graphic] New] Senice The tearch for a new Barry County dretfo Court judge has been narrowed down to two candidates. and a selection could be made by the end of the week. Attorney Michael McPbilltps. who waa , one t/foe csndktaaes for thepositioo. said Gov. John Engler's office picked Prosecutor Dale Crowley and attorney James Fisher as the two finalists for the judge's seal. Crowley and Fistzr went to Ute governor's office in Lansing Tuesday to interview for the position. McPWllips said. Fisher declined to speak about the selection process when be was reached by telephone Wednesday. Crowley was unavailable lor comment Five area attorneys initially sought to fill the judge's seal, including Crowley. Fisher. McPbillips, David Tripp and Ralph Wilbur The seat was vacated by Judge Richard Shuster when he retired at the end of January with two years left to serve on his six-year term. Engler must now appoint someone to serve out the balance. Michael Gadoia. deputy legal uxauel to the governor's office, said he expects the governor to make a decision within the next week. Gadoia refused to confirm or deny that the field of candidates had been narrow -d down lo Crowley and Haber, however. In the past weeks, the five candidates met with the Michigan Stale Bar's Judicial Qualifications Commitlee. The committee’t task was so determine which candidates are qualified for the position, and then make a recommendation to Engler on which one is the most roiled to take over the judge's teat. Engler reportedly has the option of accepting the commitlee's choice or be can appoint one of the other qualified candidates. Until the appointment is made. Judge Patrick McCauley, a retired judge from Kalamazoo, is presiding over the circuit court in Barry County. bed and breakfast (al the old Adrounie House on South Broadway) opens they must relinquish back the six spaces promised for the use of the BAB." Penrod wrote. A lease agreement for as many as two yean will be drafted. Meanwhile, the county will have to find another seven spaces. In other business Monday evening. the City Council: • Learned that the second phase of the Downtown Development Authority's "Streetscape" project will start soon and is scheduled to be completed by June 30. The second phase will include beautification of side streets in the downtown area and a new greeting sign on the west edge of the dty. • Granted a request from the Hastings Chapter No. 7. Order of Eastern Star, to use Fish Hatchery Park for the annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday morning. April 12. There was some discussion about liability, but Worthy Matron Sheila Huts said the cost of providing such insurance would be pro­ hibitive. Penrod said the city's insurance covers most liability, but some guidelines on who should be exempt from providing their own liability insurance need to be established. Councilwoman Miriam White asked for some consistency in the rules. Councilwoman Evelyn Brower called the Eastern Star "a good customer with estab­ lished credit with us.” Council granted the request for waiving the insurance requirement. • Pissed a resolution to apply for a federal "COPS MORE" grant that would enable the city to hire a civilian to do paper wort so of­ ficers can spend more time on patrol. The city's match would be $6,908 If the grant comes through. This program is similar to, but not the same as the federal "COPS FIRST" program, in which the city is e xpected lo get funds to help hire another police officer. • Agreed to begin searching for another at- See aty, Page 2 Industrial incubator has its first graduate Parent Network programs slated The Hastings Ares Parent Network wifi sponsor so educational pmrmstiua sad workshop al 7 p.m. Friday during the YMCA Carnival Tlx YMCA events win lake place ia foe west gym al the high school while the workshop and presentation win be in the their room Jim Hand, assistant superintendent for special education for the Barry imerrn Mats School District, will proem "Securing Assistance for Unique Learners ia the Public Schools” Nancy Bradley, elementary counselor for the Heatings Area Schools, win talk about "The 4 A s a> Bmldmg Self- I Dale Crowley City to help ease county’s parking problems year ocxi fail. Hastings H^t School Principal Steve Hartatoa said he will expiaat foe change* due were approved by the Board trf Educatkm Feb. 20. Open discassion will be encouraged. The presentation sad workshop are free of charge. James Fisher Manager Melissa Jorgensen stands next to the new site for Flexible Per­ sonnel on West State Street, across from K mart J-Ad Graphics News Service Flexible Personnel has become the Hast­ ings Industrial Incubator s first graduate, as it has moved to a new location on West Slate Street. Flexible Personnel, which provides tempo­ rary and permanent employment services, opened in the incubator in January 1993, just a month after the facility's grand opening. The business moved out last weekend and into the building that formerly housed Beans and Brews." across from K mart. Owner is Doug Morse. Melissa Jorgensen is manager and employees include Chris Ir­ win and Nancy Napier. L. Joseph Rahn, executive director of the Joint Economic Development Commission, said be was pleased to see the incubators first graduate. "That's what the incubator is supposed to do." be said. They felt the incubator was a good place to get their feet wet and find a permanent home." "We're pround of It (graduating). too.' Jorgensen said. Rahn added that the IEDC and other local official! were glad the company bar located tn Hastings. Rahn said that with Flexible PenoooelT move and C * C Inc. planning to loc»’e In the industrial park, some space Indde the in­ cubator building on East State Street Is be­ coming available, but be expects that to be taken by existing businesses and 'a couple at other prospects as well." �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 16, 1995 Asphalt plant, road repairs millage plans making rounds by Jean Gallup News Briefs Airport panel meets Friday A special meeting of the Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the McMillan Administration Building of the airport. The panel will meet to select an at­ torney for the Hastings Skydive issue. Historical Society will meet March 16 The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thurs­ day. March 16) at the Barry Township Hall. 155 E. Orchard St.. Delton The program will be ‘•Memories of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad." presented by President Mike Hook, who has many photos, memorabilia and stories about Barry County's railroad. The program is open to the public. There will be no board meeting. Alumni of Year entries sought The Hastings High School Alumni Asaociation is seeking nominal me* for the Alumni of rhe Year sward far 1994. Nominee* must be Hastings High School graduates, who after graduation have gone on to positively influence the lives of many people in personal or pro­ fessional ways Nominations may be sent in written form to Bob Casey. 2S25 Campground Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058. Deadline is April IS. Tornado siren testing to start The Hastings Fire Department will begin testing the tornado siren al I p.m. Saturday. April 1. The siren then will be tested every first Saturday of each month. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans asks residents not to call the E911 number for information The work number for Barry Cotnty Emergency Management is 945-5303. Breast cancer group to meet A new!’ -formed breast cancer support group will meet from 5:30 io 7 p.m. Monday al Pennock Hocpiul's Village View meeting room. The new group's goals are to provide women with accurate information about breast cancer and share in mutual Rose Yancey, a nunc, will make an informational presentation on familial aspects of breast cancer and some recent discoveries about the genetics of the disease. For more information, call Yancey at 946-4060 PAT nominations due by April 1 The Barry County Futuring/Leader­ ship Steering Committee is seeking nominations or persons or organizations for a Positive Action for Tomorrow (PAT) award The award is given annually in recognition of actions taken by groups or individuals that will assure brighter, bet­ ter futures for residents of the county or its communities. PAT awards are intend­ ed to encourage forward thinking, unselfish community enhancing actions above and beyond the expected Nominations can be for a past act ion or project in progress, but it must have a direct bearing on making a better future Last year's top award went to the Barry County Women’s Festival. Nominations must be submitted no later than April 1. Certificates of recognition, as deter­ mined by a five-member selection com­ mittee. will be given throughout the year. Major annual prizes will be given at the Barry Expo Center in July, during Fair Week Those who are nominated, but who do not receive a certificate or award, may be renominated tn succeeding years. A PAT form must be used in submining ail nominations The forms may be obtained at the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service office in the Courts & Law Building m Hastings or from the offices at J-Ad Graphics. 1952 N. Broadway. Photographs of the project or action should accompany applications, but they cannot be returned Showcase to have dulcimer music An evening of dulcimer music with special guest Ed Bnggs on accordion will be featured at the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby's in Hastings. The Thornapple Dulcimer Society end Memory Lane will perform a.ong with Briggs. Seating al the Showcase ia on a firncome. first-served basis Home ownership seminar planned "Home Ownership," a two-part serie.-, will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on consecutive Mondays. March 20 and 27. at the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service office. Courts and Law Building, 220 W Court St., Hastings. The two-part seminar, sponsored by the Michigan Cooperative Extension Service, deals with all aspects of buying and owning a home. The seminar is free of charge. To enroll or for more information, call the Extensor office at 948-4862 Rotary to have Rural-Urban Day The Hastings Rotary Chib's annual Rural-Urban Day Monday. March 27. will honor area farmers. Local Rotarians will treat their guests to a noon luncheon and will honor so­ meone from the agricultural community for contributions. Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith, who represents Baltimore. Johnstown. Maple Grove and Assyria townships in Washington D.C.. will be guest speaker Concert planned at St. Rose The Tbornapple Arts Council will sponsor a concert of cello, violin and piano music at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. March 26. * St. Rose Church. 805 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings. The three high school-age perfonbers. who call themselves the Alfred Trio, in­ clude Ekanore Schroeder of Hastings on the cello. Lesley Kim of Portage, violin, and Ena Shin of Battle Creek, piano. The group was named after Al Con­ nable. uncle of Mary Thorne, who with her husband John are sponsors. Schroeder studies cello with Bruce Uchimura. cello professor at Western Michigan University . The Alfred Trio plans to play the pieces they will enter in the Fishoff Chamber Music Competition, a Haydn trio, an Orenski trio and Shostakovich’s Trio Opus 67. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students and senior citizens. Children under 12 will be admitted free. A reception will be given at the church after the concert. Hastings ZBA to meet Tuesday The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will have a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. March 21. at City Hall Council Chambers to consider three requests. One request is from Steve Bennett of Bennett Industries. 1310 E. Slate St., for a variance to erect a storage building. Another is from Scott Sever, 636 W. Walnut St., for a variance to waive the 10-foot distance required between a dwelling and assessor? building in a residential (R-2) zone. The third is from Wayne Brown. 918 N. Glenwood, for a variance to waive the requirement of 40 feet of lot on a right of way of a dedicated street to erect a home in a residential (R-l) zone. For more information, call the city clerk at 945-2468. Prom dress sale pickups announced Those who want to sell a dress at the Prom Dress Sale, set for Saturday, can drop off "nearly new" formal* between 5 and 7 p.m. at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Room B-O4 at Lakewood High School, the Maple Valley High School cafeteria, the Thornapple Kellogg High School home economics room (301), the Delton High School cafeteria and the Caledonia High School athletic?activity room. There is a 54 charge to the seller for each garment. The dresses must be clean and on hangers with plastic covering. Proceeds from the sale go to the seller That money and unsold garments may be picked up between 3:30 and 4.30 p.m. Saturday. The Prom Dress Sale Saturday is scheduled for 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at the Hastings High School cafeteria Includ­ ed will be formal dresses, tuxedo rentals and flower orders. Admission is Si per person. Dressing rooms and mirrors will be available of asphalt the commission lays on county roads annually Trustee Jerry Bradley called the proposal confusing, and asked for a clarification of the wording on lhe exactly bow the funds be­ tween the road repair and the asphalt plant would be divided, using just one proposal on lhe ballot. Lenz responded that legal counsel was looking at the weeding of the proposal, and if they approved II. there would one proposal covering both lhe plant and the road repalsa. Trustee Findley Hansford questioned If the millage would be a temporary" tax increase or a "permanent temporary" increase. "After it runs out do you come back (and ask for more?)." Hansford asked. Edwards said. "Then, it would be like a re­ newal until they can realize (an Increase) in lhe gas tax or more finances from the legis­ lature. You're right; it would come back." From the audience, resident Mark Gerber asked that the two issues be separated into two proposals. Td rather see lhe millage split in half. The county has not done a great job of Staff Water A suggestion by county officials (o ask for a millage election for an asphalt plant and road repairs is making the rounds of the 16 township. In the county. Toe tentative proposal, being considered are one mill for one year levy earmarked for an asphalt plant lo be built by the county, and one mill for four years to pay for materi­ als for UK plant and provide road mainte­ nance for the townships that pass the millage. The minutes of the Jan. 21 meeting of the Barry County chapter of the Michigan Townships Association report that the Cen­ tral Services Committee of the County Board suggested having the townships pul a request for one mill for one year to finance the plant, which would raise enough for the plant, but not enough for materials. Officials al the MTA meeting suggested asking for one mill for four yean, "which would raise the amount needed far the plant, plus pay for materials for using the plant." Rutland Charter and Hastings Charter Township officials unanimously have agreed to put a millage request on a balks al a spe­ cial election in August. Rutland officials said they would support lo the Idea without agreeing to any language, and the Hastings board agreed lo support one mill for one year for the plant, and one mill for the neat three years for road maintenance. Supervisor Robert Edwards explained the proposal for money al the March 8 Rutland Township meeting. He coufirmed that the idea was the result of a recent meeting of township officials and that all of the township* in the county would be asked to support the request at the same election. They're asking all townships to unify and do it all." he said. "Costs keep going up. up, up, and the county is shod of funds." Edwards said. Al Rutland Township. Retd Commis­ sioner lack Lenz said the one mill for the first year would be used totally to build an asphalt plant proposed for behind the com­ mission's present location. Funds bom the one mill for the next four yean would be for road repain and mainte­ nance in the townships that passed the millage, be said. Lenz said the money was needed because there ha* been no increase in the Michigan gas tax. of which the commission gets a percentage; there was a Headlee rollback in 1995 and probably will be again in 1996. That leave* lhe commission looking at ways of making up some of the difference." fie said. a*it . i i sit on all lhe money." be said. Lenz gave a time frame for Edward*, asturning the proposal paiaed. He laid it would lake a year to build the plant and pul It Into production. "We could build It in the off-season with our crew." Io discussion, Bradley stressed that It waa important that people know Hus each town­ ship would control lhe funding from the millage. Treasurer Blanche Munjoy said that the money would come to the townships and then be tent to the Road Commission. It would be ia a restricted fond." she said, Still. Bradley cautioned the board that it He said If the county owned and operated ns own asphalt plant, a cost savings of 25 percent would be realised on the 30000 tons might wane to take anomer look at the peo­ posal. "You're liable not to get anything." he counting their money lately or accounting for it." Pal Sharpe, from Algonquin Lake, asked If other counties in lhe slate have voted mil­ lage for roads, and was told that several da When Bradley asked if the township* would be lhe sole support of the road repairs, lidwards said each township gets 51.000, for a total of $16,000 a year for road repairs in the county. "The county gives us $16,000." Lenz con­ firmed. "We re looking for no more than that. The (county) 1995 budget is already in place." Sharpe suggested that now would be a good time to demand finding for road* from the State Legitlature. since the state ha* a budget surplus. In addition, he said, "if we buy everything, they'll never pay for anything. We're having good times now; they'll just said. "If they're separate, you may gel one without the other. There may be another way to gel money for a plant. I think a lot (of people) might vote against lhe plant." "My concern is that those township that pas* it would have the money to go to road* and the one* that don't won't." Edward* said later. In case of a less than unanimous vole of the 16 township*, the plant probably would no* be built, be said "Were proceeding cautiously here 01 some of those question* are answered And. the township can always change ear minds later. We've always had foat right." Re said. State equalized valuation in Rutland Township it $49059.101. Lenz also came to the Hasting* Township Board meeting to ask for its support. After vigorous discussion, the Hastings board agreed so stppon the slightly different request for one mill for one year so build a county-owned asphalt plant, along with one mill for the following three years to finance road repair* to the township. "One mill would net $803,000 county wide," Lenz nosed. Each township ha* different state equalized evaluations, with a high of $94,362,150 lo Yankee Springs, and a low of $20,794,036 in Baltimore, according to figures from the county equalization department for 1994. Each mill would provide $1 for each $1,000 of asaessed valuation in that town­ ship. Lenz added that with its own asphalt plant, lhe County Road Commission could save from 25 lo 30 percent of the coal they now pay. and would use lhe savings to pul more asphalt on county roads. "We laid down 32.000 ton* last year, which is about average." Lenz said. He said the Road Commission could produce asphalt for about $14 a ton. where It now coats the county $20 a loo to buy II from ocher nq> pliers. He stressed there would be leas "down time" or wasted time in travel and wstung for delivery of asphalt with a county plant "I think we could get up to 60.000 tone with a new system." be said. Lenz said lhe traffic on some Barry Couky roads bad tripled and doubled over re­ cent years, sustaining more wear and tear, something that he said would only gel worse. Besides not getting enough revenue from the state. Lenz said, financial support from lhe federal level Is also less. "They're not playing catch up. either." he noted. Lenz said when he started working with the Road Commission in 1979. the federal contribution to the budget was $128000. and In 1994 lira $144080. "This la a package I think people might consider voting for." Lenz told lhe Hastings boank Sheriff wants ‘COPS More’ grant to bolster services by Elaine GUbert Assuimr Editor If the Barry County Sberiffi Department win* a federal "Cops More" grant, it will receive a $81,246 boost by spending $20310 of county funds. Sheriff Stephen DeBoer received a green light to apply for the grant, which would provide an additional four part-time positions Inside the department for non­ sworn "Control I" officers, four pan-time correction* officers in the jail and a part-time typist. In addition, the grant funding would be used to upgrade computers and purchase recording equipment. "A wise man once said th 4 we almost can't afford not to do IL* Del oer said. The grant is renewable. If the county did receive toe grant, "that certainly should be an Impact on our problem down there with not enough people.* Commissioner Sandy James said. "Correct." DeBoer said. "It would be twofold, really. Il would give us additional help plus put more people out on the streets." DeBoer said. "Basically what the grant ia looking to do ia lo put police officers who are doing noopolice functions out of lhe office and onio the streets." DeBoer said. The grant would pay 75 percent of the costs. The county's contribution would be the remaining 25 percent DeBoer called the federal funds an excellent opportunity to experiment with new idcat to see if they arc viable for the Sheriff’s Department The major grant thrust is to hire new personnel, which will ultimately "increase officer presence on routine road patrol, an improvement in officer response to citizen complaints and lhe opportunity for officers to Interact with lhe community." according to the grant application. Current staffing at lhe Jail is al the minimum level and if a staff member is absent, a replacement has to be called off road patrol to fill the slot. The part-time corrections positions would supplement lhe staffing by up to 2.000 hours and cost a total of $17306. but lhe county would only need to pay $4375 of that amount. DeBoer said having extra staff from gram funding will save the department some overtime expenses. DeBoer apparently wasn't expecting lo receive board approval for the full scope of his grant request when he appeared before lhe board Tuesday because the board's Finance Commitlee previously whittled off lhe grant request for a part-time typist. However. Commissioner Tim Burd, who chair* lhe board's Central Service* Committee, which oversee* the Sheriffs Department, amended the motion lo restore DeBoer's full request. Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman and Finance Chai "man Rod Goebel voted against amending lhe motion lo include a typist. Newman, who acknowledged that lhe grant funding would be helpful to the county, asked Burd. "Wby do we have a finance committee to study these thing* over and recommend to people like you. Tim?...The finance committee ha* already recommended what they fed the county can afford." He also noted that there were other department* that have been turned down when additional secretarial help as requested. Burd responded that "We're getting 75 percent of this paid for by somebody else." James said she ccxild justify lhe typist for the sheriff because of the grant opportunity, saying "where else can we gel a part-time person for $2,700 and the fact that tills person could probably work al will, when need be." -This has been a very big need for a long time." Burd said. "I think that it you are not going to lake the recommendations of the Finance Committee." Newtnan said, "you better be prepared to spend money for secretarial help In other departments. We re trying to bold that down and you're opening the floodgatcs li's more of a moral issue..." Commissioner Robert Wenger, who supported lhe typist amendment to the motion, said he thinks "the recommendations of the Finance Committee should be listened la but I don't think they should be God." Burd said he thought other departments would be undemanding of lhe situation since it Involves a grant. Commissiooer Linda Wasson said she thought the grant would be "well worth il" if it helped bring the Sheriff* Department budget in line. Last year the department was more than $180,000 over budget before DeBoer was appointed to the sheriffs post The typist would cost lhe coumy $2,730 of the total cost of $10,920. The original grant proposal included hiring a typist for $7 per hour. 30 hour* per week on a contract basis, without benefits. Il would be experimental in nature lo further try In cut down on the time officers have lo spend in the office, DeBoer said. DeBoer said $6,100 for the county's match for $24,400 worth of computer* is already budgeted in capital improvement funds and that $250 is set aside in its current budget that could be used for the match for $1,000 at recording equipment. That would leave a total of $13,960 of matching funds that would need to be paid from the county's general fund toward the expense of $27,420 for four part-time position* in the department, the $17306 cost for four pan­ time corrections officers and $10,920 for the part-time typist. The four part-time control I positions "would free up ooe-pius officers cut of the office." DeBoer said. The recording equipment request Includes a Dictaphone and personal recorders so the officers do not have lo physically type report*. Oty, continued from Page 1-----------------torney to handle the Pennock Hospital re­ quest for a planned unit development and expansion. City Attorney James Fisher said his firm. Siegel. Hudson, Gee and Fisher, represents both lhe city and hospital. "There is no conflict situation at this point, hut I could see that possibility arising In the future," Fisher told the council, recommending the city gel alternative counsel while the debate on the proposed project is still in its early stages. Penrod was authorized to confer with Fisher to come up with a recommendation later. • Approved a request from Wayne Brown to vacate a portion of Benson Street so a home can be built The city, however, will retain the utility easement • Agreed to lease five acre* of city-owned property on Hammond Road, outside the city limits, to enable Marl' -■ and Rita Wallers to raise more sheep, angora goals and llamas on fenced-in property. Penrod was authorized to prepare a lease agreement, with the help of the city attorney. • Approved an amendment to the airport improvement contract in which the shared local match for the city and county will in­ crease by $900 to $35392. meaning the city will pay an extra $450. • Accepted lhe resignation of Duane Bower as chairman of the Officer* Compen­ sation Commission, though be remains on the panel. • Heard a presentation from Sharoo Gillette of BF1 on the proposed amendment to the solid waste plan involving only expert of up to 100 percent of the waste from Barry County. Two public bearings on the amend­ ment will be held April 12 st the Hastings High School lecture ball. • Issued a proclamation honoring 11-year Department of Public Services employee Larry Markley, who will be honored at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 24. at City Hall Council Chambers. • Awarded the low bid. of $69,448.80. lo Hallenbeck Construction of Dimondale, for extension of sanitary sewer on Hayes Street. • Scheduled a public bearing on a second Department of Natural Resources recreation grant for Tyden Park Improvemenu for 730 p.m. Monday. March 27. at City Hall Council Chamber*. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 16. 1995 — Page 3 Rutland voters to decide 3 local millage questions Members of the Hastings High School choir and band (front, from left) Gabrielle Solmes, Katie Leary, Jordan Brehm, Sara Hammond, John DeWitt and Cad Olson show the trophies and plaques the groups earned eadler this month In festivals. With them are (back, from left) choir director Patricia LaJoye and band co-directors Joan Bosserd-Schroeder and Joseph LaJoye. Hastings band, choral groups rate high J Ad Graphics News Service The Hastings Music Department! bands and chars in the last two weekends have been rated among the lop 20 percent in lhe Bosserd-Schroeder The Hastings High School choirs also participated in the district festival March 4. earning first division honors and much and interpretation of literature. The choirs were accompanied by Marilyn Storm. The high school symphonic and concert state. Both the instrumental and vocal groups eartier ibis month were rated on music they prepared and on their fundamental skills by sight reading two selections. All groups received Division 1. or excellent, ratings. The middle school bands look part in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District Festival March 4. Band I performed 'Balboa Beach* by Balenl. Three Hymns for Band' by Edmondson and 'A Furious Fable' by Spears and earned a Division I ranking. Band Il's first division rating came after performing "Ringmaster March' by Bouden. 'Prospect" by LaPlante and "Willow Grove' by Sheldon. The adjudicators commented on the excellent instruction, instrumentation and musical playing of both groups." said Joseph LaJoye, who co-directs the bands with Joan praise The varsity choir, made up of 45 members, performed "Afton Water" and 'Two for the Price of One,' a quick a capella selection featuring two children's songs. "Michael Finnegan* and "This Old bands both went to East Kentwood High School March II for the MSBOA District Festival. Each perfirmed for three judges in Man.' Director Patricia LaJoye said that one adjudicator said to her. *1 came 150 miles just to bear your group today, and once again, you haven't let me down." She said another adjudicator called them 'the best group I have heard all day.' The concert choir, which includes 50 members, performed "A Single Flower Grows.' a ballad by Douglas Wagner, and 'Sing Out With Joy.' a baroque piece by a concert performance and fhr one judge in sight reading. Both hands won Division I honors from each judge, wluch represents a superior level of performance. These excellent ratings and tradition of excellence do not happen just by accident.* Joseph LaJoye said. The tradition of excellence is the result of a great deal of planning and hard work." The bands now advance to the M.’BOA Slate Festival April 28-29 in lhe Detroit area The middle school bands will attend lhe Jacques Arcadelt. This group received high praise and first division ratings fee outstanding male voices stale band festival May 5-6. The varsity choir has chosen to go to the state festival in early May. All-Star Band members (from left) Amy Merritt, Carrie Bowman, Sharyn Kauffman and Rob Redbum. Four Hastings students on all-star band Four Hastings High School Band students recently were accepted to participate in the MSBOA District 10 All-Star Band The band is comprised of students in schools from the Grand Rapids and Holland areas There were 175 students who audition­ ed. and 75 were selected Many happy returns. Give the gift that gives back more than you've given. For as little as S25. Students from Hastings are Carrie Bowman. Sharyn Kauffman. Amy Merritt, and Rob Redbum The band will be directed by guest conduc­ tor Stephen Pratt, who was at or.c time the director of bands at Sturgis High School, and is currently serving in the same capacity at In­ diana University. The students will rehearse all da today (Thursday. March 16) at Rockford high School. The concert will be this evening at 7:30 in the Rockford High School Auditorium. Hastings Middle School takes first place in Science Olympiad Hastings Middle School placed first for the fourth year in a row at the regional annual Science Olympiad Saturday at Kellogg Community College. They earned the opportunity to compete next at the state level. Placing first in the high school level of competition was Portage Central. Marshall finished second in the high school division, followed by Wayland Union. In the middle school division. Gull Lake came in second, with Holland Christian taking third-place honors. Winners in the individual comptitions were the following. Hastings Middle School: Ben Bowman, third in “Aerodynamics". Ben Bowman and Becky Carr, third in “Amphibians and Reptiles:" Jeff Doozan and Jordan Brehm first in "Bio Process Lab;" Jordan Brehm and Beau Mason, first in "Earth Science Process:" Brian Stufen and Dan Johnson, third in "Keep the Heat:" Ryan Hawbaker, Brian Sutfen and Jeff Doozan. second in "Mission Possible." Kenny Hoxworth and Matt Gergcn first in "Out of This World;" Beau Mason and Becky Carr, first in “Rocks. Minerals, and Fossils". Jeff Doozan and Leland Jennings, second in "Simple Machines;" Ben Bowman and Kenny Hoxworth, first in "Trajectory;" and Amber Wilde and Becky Carr first in “Water Quality." la the high school division. Abel Johnston placed third in the "Bio Process Lab"; Jenni Lewis and Aaron Schantz placed third in "Earth Science" and Josh Durkee and Aaron Schantz took second in "Road Scholar " Some 23 different categories were available to compete at the high school level, with approximately the same number for the middle school students. you can give a piece of America to someone you care about. Ask your banker for a gift certificate upen purchase When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information...a subscription to The HASTINGS BANNER • Call 945-9554 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Rutland Charter Township Board unanimously agreed last week lo ask for 13 mills for fire protection, and .3 mills for library use at a special election In August. The library millage, which leu residents of the township use the Hastings Public Library without paying a yearly fee. and the tire protection millage are both renewals Just as important. Supervisor Robert Edwards said, is a request of voters to override a millage rollback, lhe result of lhe Headlee Amendment that also will be on lhe ballot. The township can allocate one mill for township administration, but because lhe Headlee amendment mandates lhe rollback of any increase in assessments above inflation, the township now is operating on .86 of a mill, instead of a full null. A mill is SI for each SI.000 of assessed valuation in the township, so instead of receiving that dollar, the township gets 86 cents. "If the assessment increases exceed the rale of inflation, townships have lo roll back their millage rates by that much.* Supervisor Robert Edwards said al lhe March 8 meeting. 'Each year, lhe adjustment will probably be higher than the rale of inflation, so that means that we roll back every year." ■Right now, we're operating the township on .8614. or 86 cents instead of $1.* Edwards added. "It gets harder and harder every year for us to provide the basic services. That's why we re asking to get back to SI per thousand that we were allocated. We re really taking about a 14-cent increase per thousand We're not talking about a tremendous amount, but it does mean a lot for lhe township" Also at the March meeting of the the Rut­ land board, officials continued working their way through recommended changes in the commercial zoning on the M-37 and M-43 corridor west of Hastings. For 11k last sev­ eral months, the Planning and Zoning Commission and Township Board have been examining each parcel that was originally zoned straight commercial. The PZC recommended changes in types of commercial zoning based on what lhe property is being used for now. The Town­ ship Board approved or sent the recommendations on each parcel back to the PZC for further study. Several parcels were approved for heavier commcncal zoning, and several more sent back lo lhe PZC for more study. Those with an interest in specific parcels were encour­ aged to attend meetings and voice their opin­ ions. The board also adopted. 7-0, plans for phase II of the Fairview development, and a resolution with guidelines on poverty ex­ emptions on property taxes. They will examine and suggest changes to a subdivision control ordinance before next month's meeting, with the intention of them voting on the ordinance. Charges won’t be filed against Dr. Joseph Ham The Kalamazoo County Prosecutor's office has decided not to charge Dr. Joseph Ham. who was arrested in Kalamazoo March I when police suspected he attempted to sell stolen jewelry. Originally. Dr. Ham, former executive director of the Area Agency on Aging Region Ill, which includes Barry County, was to be charged with extortion, but the prosecutor’s office said the elements of such an offense had not been met. Ham was arrested in the lobby of the Radisson Hotel for allegedly attemting to sell two rings Ham claimed he merely was retur­ ning the rings to the woman after they were reported lost at his apartment complex. Robert Pangle, chief assistant prosecutor, said in a statement obtained through the Freedom of Information Act: "To successfully prosecute this or any other suspect for the crime of extortion, the prosecution must be able to prove that the suspect did threaten toe victim, her property or her immediate family with injury for the purpose of obtaining money or doing some act against her will. Upon review of the conversa­ tions that the victim had with the suspect, the necessary elements of this criminal charge are not established "Dealing specifically with the issue of threat,* the only recorded statement made by the suspect that cou4 remotely be argued as even an implied threat was: 'My fnend has you rings — she was going to throw them out — she was going to throw them away.* "To constitute extortion, a threat must be definite and specific enough to be dearly understood as a threat of injury by the or­ dinary person. This statement does not rise lo that level To negate the element of threat even further, the suspect later adds: 'I’m not going to hurt you. You’ll get your rings beck. ’ "The sequence of the statements made by the suspect is also revealing. In this case, the suspect negotiated the dollar amount of the 'reward* in the first part of the contract. It was only after the amount had reached the $300 level that the suspect made the above statements about the rings being thrown away. No further attenpts were made to elevate the ’reward' after this comment. "Although the suspect's approach to claim­ ing the reward dearly gave rise to much fear and anxiety on the part of the victim, the ac­ tions do not rise to the level of criminality. The suspect essentially engaged in a process of negotwon to determine the actual dollar amount of the advertised 'large reward* that had been offered by the victim in her posted notice. "The issue of whether this suspect was in volved in the crime of receiving and conceal­ ing stolen property, although not listed as a re­ quested charge, should be considered, but on­ ly momentarily. In order to be proven, it is necessary to show toe possessor had knowledge that the rings in this case were stolen. However, the facts given do not offer Lenten lunch series continues each week Lenten luncheon programs, sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, are being hosted this season by St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. The public is invited to attend toe weekly series. Lunch is served at noon each Thurs­ day through April 6 in the church hall (lower level). Ckrgy in the communit’ ike turns leading a devotional service each week after toe luncheon. The program concludes at 1 p.m. "Images and Symbols of Lent" is the theme of the devotion this year. For today's devotion, the Rev. Michael Anton will speak about the "Crown of Thorns." On March 23. the Rev. Carl Litchfield's topic will be "Fasting." The Rev. Kent Keller talks about “The Desert" on March 30. and the Rev. Merlin Pratt speaks abut “Palm Branches" on April 6. Previous devotions in the series were “Ashes" by the Rev. Chuck McCabe and “40 Days’ by the Rev. Buff Coe. proof that the rings were stolen or that toe suspect had any knowledge that they were the object of a theft. “For the above stated reasons, the request for a criminal complaint must be denied. " Dr. Ham has been in the middle of a great deal of controversy for the last several years. He was accused of sexual harassment in the work place, but then was cleared by a Region ID AAA investigation. Last year, new charges surfaced and the State Office of Services to the Aging shut down and took over operations of the regional agency. Services lo senior citizens, such as home-bound meals, have continued throughout lhe troubles. Earlier. Barry, St. Joseph and Branch coun­ ties voted to withdraw their dues as members of the AAA Board because of a "lack of con­ fidence" in Ham's leadership. Kalamazoo County followed suit last year The stale now is conducting investigations of charges against Ham. which will resume in Kalamazoo next month. Z---------------------------------------------------------------- -v \ 7 Robert A. Brooks LAKE ODESSA - Robert A. Brooks. 65. tf Lake Odessa, passed away on Thursday, March 9. 1995 al his reriderce He was born on April 15, 1929 in Odessa Township, the son of George and Bertha (Brppley) Brooks. He attended Lake Odessa Schools and married Beverly DeLashmutt oc June 10,1947 in Mason. Mr. Brooks was a life long resident of the Lake Odessa area, except for the two years that he lived in Lansing, 1946 and 1947. He was employed with Brown Brothers as a Backhoe Operator until his retirement in 1991. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife. Beverly; three daughters, Mrs. Ray (Mary) Altoft of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Donald (Virginia) Speck of Lake Odessa and Sally Whitten of Charlotte; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Eileen Guilford of Lansing. At Mr. Brooks request, there will be no funeral service or visitation. Memorial contri­ butions may be made to the Sebewi Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Glam C. Storrs BAT1LE CREEK - Glenn C. Storrs, 74, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 1995, at Mercy Pavilion in Battle Creek. He was born on April 19,1920 in Detroit, the son of Clifford and Edna (Whitmore) Storrs. Mr. Storrs was raised in Grand Rapids and Hastings. He attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1939. He was married to Jacqueline J. Moore in 1942. The marriage ended in divore in 1972. He then married Mary Jane Crouch in 1973. He was employed as a Sinclair Bulk Oil Dealer. Storrs Grocery, Kist Ice Cream, and Hodgson Enterprises of Battle Creek for 27 years, retiring in 1983. Mr. Storrs was a member of Hastings Elks Lodge and Hastings Jaycees. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty DeMond. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Storrs; three sons, David (Jan) Storrs of Coldwater, Dennis (Andrea) Storrs of Hast­ ings, Douglas Storrs of Grand Rapids; two grandsons, Jeff and Steven Storrs; one sister, Barbara Davey of Cambria, California; three stepchildren, Kim (Jean) Halladay of Luding­ ton, Sue (Ed) Plummer of Battle Creek, Deb (Jerry) Fountain of Battle Creek; six step grandchildren, Patrick and Andrew Halladay, Kevin and Amy Plummer, Jeff and Stacy Fetch. Cremation has taken place. There will be no Funeral Services or Visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Elks Lodge #1965 for Crippled Children. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 16, 1995 f-h"! Letters Let’s not fear speaking our convictions Dw editor: I thank you for continuing to allow the public a voice to send messages to the public, lawmakers and other officials via “Letters to the Editor” and “Public Opinion,” two forums I fear are "endangered species" in view of the fact that your once bold and vital editorials are sadly already “extinct." If we remain silent by choice, we are accused of being apathetic and if we are forced into silence, we are no more than sheep. If we speak out against injustice, inequity and unfairness, we are written off as hot heads, troublemakers, alarmists and special interest oriented. Where is the mellow middle, where people who have the courage to point out misdeeds are respected for their courage and their input used to effect change? It’s no wonder people are afraid of their own government when we sec what happened when our first, black, female U.S. Surgeon General. Jocelyn Elders, was swiftly stripped of her post for publicly making an unpopular statement unpopular at least in lhe opinion of Bill Clinton. So he punished her for simply expressing an opinion. Closer to home, the varsriy basketball team of Lakewood High School three months ago attended a Board of Education meeting to pub­ licly support their coach whose practices had been called into question. Instead of being lauded for their courage and treated with con­ cern and respect, they were told to "leave the adult problems to the adults." What is the result? Two weeks ago at a home basketball game. 1 heard an administra­ tor complain that ’’these kids are so apathetic" as he noted their lack of enthusiasm during the contest. Gee. Mr. administrator, I wonder why? Other Lakewood students were disciplined and nearly lost their school newspaper because they dared to face reality by publish­ ing a story about an anonymous student who is a confessed Satanist. The students are apparently being condi­ tioned to Bill Clinton-brand politics which seems to be “We know what is better for you than you uo What kind of messages are these kids supposed to get from these negative, patronizing responses? Note the words of Lakewood Montage (newspaper) reporter. Lynette Rider who was keen enough to spot what is happening and wrote these words in her December. 1994 editorial "We’re being spoon fed what the board members and the administrators want us to know, and are being told to ignore the rest. What gives us lhe incentive to become adults, when we see the way these adults we are sup­ posed to respect are filtering us and each other, information that directly pertains to us. the students. These adults treat us like lab ani­ mals; everything is OK as long as we stay in our cages, and they give us the shots they want us to have." You're not alone, Lynette. Some of us adults feel that way. too. Ask an Operation Desen Storm veteran who has recently learned he was literally used as a guinea pig by the government he was fighting to protect when he was given experimental shoes that are now causing severe birth defects in his children. Remember, a Lake Odessa Village Council member also expounded at a public meeting that the people who elected them are merely “the elderly and the uninformed." It doesn’t all have to be doom and gloom, though, and the volunteers of lhe Lakewood Community Ambulance are great proof. They spoke up against that council, they were heard by the populace and the populace has made it possible for them to function and grow stead­ fast in service to their communities, despite political opposition by people who soug.*!* only to gain financially by trying to eliminate them. So let's speak our convictions and respect one another for doing il. whether we agree or not. Let's guard and protect to lhe death OUR Constitution, OUR Bill of Rights and OUR freedom. If they, like your editorials fall vic­ tim to extinction, we will be nothing more than a dead-end. subservient society. Michelle M. Sulser Lake Odessa Should we say thanks for “tax cut?” Dear editor: Have you had your eyes opened recently, to the effects of lowering your property tax and raising your sales tax? Have you noticed the media attentioa every time Gov. John Engler signs another tax cut? But where is media when lhe trickle down effect of tax cuts start to hit the every day person. The state has taken away money that the Road Comnussaon used to keep our rands in shape. Not bad enough, the county, in recent years cut the Road Commission funding to $16,000 per year. Where does that leave them? They have to ask township government io pack the load. So that means every person who pays pro­ perty tax will have to help repair roads, which in inis day of driving, absolutely has to be done. Thank you. Mr. Engler, for my tax cut! The schools receive their money directly from the state to not on!y educate but to make sure everything is in top repair and function­ ing. There is no enough money for this to hap­ pen. Who will the school turn to? We property tax payers! Thank. Mr. Engler, for my tax cut! Il is only March, and I have already paid more in sales tax than I ever would have on my once a year property tax. and again I say. “Thank you. Mr. Engler, for my tax cut?’’ Blanche M unjoy Chairperson Barry County Democratic Commute Pennock project needed better planning To the editor: I am writing because of Pennock Hospital 's proposed expansion. Where they built the senior citizens* hous­ ing complex could have been used for future medical expansion instead of housing. With the proposed tearing down of houses in the histone area, the city’s Planning Com­ mission should should put a stop to it because of the lack of planning on Pennock Hospital's part, for building housing instead of medical ,^4 expansion I would say "no" until they do a better job of planning to help the community, not tear it down or tear it apart. As long as they have the money, they do not care about the neighborhood. That goes along with the John Deere project or dealership on Broadway that was not right, either. Money talks; they do not care about people Nancy Shellenbargcr Hastings Become well Informed...read The BANNER...Every Week! HastingsBaNNER Devoted tn the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by.Hastings Banner. Inc. A OrtSKTi of J-Ad Graphcs Inc. 1952 N Broodwoy Hartnga. Ml 4905*4802 (816) 945-9554 Mafvto Jacoba P'osxJont Stephen Jacob* Treasurer John Jac-cb* Vico Praaident Fradadc J -cobe Secretary • NEWSROOM • Cavtd T. Young (Edtor) Eiame Gifcert (Anetant Eceior) Nick Hoffman Barbara Gali Joan GaHup Teresa Rrth Sharon Miller T.L Stenzefbarion Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Clawhod ads accepted Monday trough Fnday 8 a.m to 530 p.m . Saturday 8X am. - Noon Scot! Ommen Dentre Howel Jerry Johnson Phyfcs Bowers Subscription Rates: $15 per year r Barry County $17 per year n adjoining counties $20.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes lo PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Pari at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Historic District inclusion should be voluntary To the editor: The proposed Maple Ridge Historic District is attractive to some people. However, like many things, especially things involved with government. upon closer scrutiny it proves to be severely flawed and perhaps even unlawful. The motives of the people promoting the district should be scrutinized One should also be suspicious of lhe numbers submitted, that i* those for and again: t and those undecided especially considering the method used to col­ lect them and the lack of knowledge about the proposed ordinance. The amount of hype generated about the numbers makes me wonder if it is a deliberate distraction. It is unlike government to ask our opinion if they don't need our consent. Could this be an attempt to vote away our rights as property owners? Rights can not be voted away, however, if you do not know your rights, you don't have any. Many things are done under the color of law that would not stand if tested. Many peo­ ple are ignorant of their rights as property owners. I would liked to share a couple of conversa­ tions I had with city councilmen. One told me it was probably irrelevant whether or not the proposed historic district was lawful or not since he did not think 1 could afford the litiga­ tion. Another said she didn't see anything wrong with lhe proposed ordinance but in­ formed me later that she had not read il. This is more typical than you may think. There are people who have no idea that they are included in the proposed district. 1 was told that the proposed ordinance was subject to amendment both in territory and in regulation. In other words, what you get later may be worse than what you see now. Don’t fed too comfortable if you are out of the pro­ posed district now because they may be head­ ed your way. I have nothing against someone who wants to be historic if that is their choice. However, one of the basic flaws of a historic district is that there are a lot of people who want to get out and some who want to get in. Some say they like this part but don't like that part. The only logical solution is to make it com­ pletely voluntary. Don’t we have enough bureaucracy and paper work already? Are we not taxed heavily enough? The people of Hastings are typical of the people of America. We are constantly beguil­ ed and deliberately distracted. We are deliberately worn down into submission. We are deceived into giving up our rights to government. If we are not vigilent, our very right to own property will be lost. If you are a concerned property owner, learn what a U.S. land patent is and the rights and sovereignty our forefathers gave to us through these documents If you live in the proposed historic district your chain of title almost certainly goes back to a land patent You may owe it to yourself and your country to find out. If you have any questions please contact the Hastings Property Owners Rights Committee. P.O. Box 394. Hastigns. Mich 49058 Michael Lyons Hastings Days of the ‘old clique’ are gone To the editor: The Hastings Banner of March 2 reported Barry County 's budget problems. It was amazing that the former commaSK>ncr5 wouW no* explain or accept respon­ sibility for these problems. Fortunately the newly elected commissioners expressed honestly in acknowledging the situation and have begun working to resolve them This is truly a fresh honest approach. Hopefully, the days of the "old clique" arc gone and their damage can be corrected without loo much cost to the taxpayers. It is a shame the real culprits, the old commis­ sioners. aren't held fiscally responsible for their mis-management. However, as usual, it’s the taxpayers who pay. If the new commissioners can tactfully defuse and resolve lingering issues without in­ curring additional expenses to the county, thiir budgeting work will be thai which we have read about, an approximate $450,000 correction. However, if the lingering issues continue to cost the county ongoing legal lees and worse, sctilemeni(s). the budget problems will be much larger and have grave effects on the county budgel and bond rates. Let's hope such issues as the animal shelter, airport management. Skydive Hastings business interference, and violations of Open Meetings Act can be diffused and resolved. Besides reducing or eliminating lhe potential costs of these hems, and their added impact on the budget, something good for the communi­ ty and the budget would result. This is the ad­ ditional business within the county, which br­ ings with it additional dollars to improve, in­ stead of hurting, the county budget. When lhe voters voted for change and "retired" many of the “old clique," all of us benefited. Now let’s work in support of and with the new commissioners to improve the budget. Paul Geddes Middleville ‘Innocent’ man finally gets justice To the editor: Legalities are the only thing that keep me from venting or naming specific people in my “letter to lhe editor." Following is only what my right as a citizen is allowed to say in print, and knowing that soon we will have our "day in court" allows me some semblence of calm at this time. 1 begin by expressing gratitude lo attorney Brad Johnson for his outstanding legal ser­ vices while representing our son. Todd Andler, who was found "not guilty” of “all charges.” The past year has been one of harrassment and unfair treatment of Todd and his family and of several of our family friends and employees by the police and prosecutors' office Our sincere and heartfelt gratitude also goes out to lhe members of the jury. Evidence had been presented to the pro­ secutors’ office in the past year that claimed Todd's innocence, but in their infinite wisdom, they chore to spend our tax dollars pursuing Todd. It is time for the citizens of Barry County to carefully examine how our judicial officials are functioning. Herb Andler Justin Carriage Works Know Your Legislators: Mid Counties needs sapport To the editor: I am writing letter in support of Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium. Over the years. Mid Counties has been able io find employment for lhe economically disadvantaged, older workers, and veterans. They have also helped many Barry County youths find their first employment. Mid Counties has restored the pride of many people. These individuals are now working and off the public assistance. It would be a shame to see an agency of this caliber be dissolved after many years of serv­ ing the people of Barry County. Robert M. Sherwood Hastings County pruned the dead wood To the editor: I would like to commend the new County Board of Commissioners for insuring that the dead wood the voters trimmed from our midst last August did not return as political ap pointees at our expense. By not automatically appro zing the two ap­ pointments to county jobs for former commis­ sioners. our County Commis .ion has done the taxpayers a great service This leaves hope that pe rhaps some of the existing dead wood on the county dole (ap­ pointees) may similarly be pruned. Mark A. Gerber Hastings U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third ot Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United Stales House of Representatives. Washington D C 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, distncl representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Meh. 49423, phone395-0030. Vomon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapkfa, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th Distric* (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. dex 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 16. 1995 — Page 5 LEGAL NOTICES: Worth 6 IW Protont Koiwr. Alluding AAorlow. Smith. Irb lowyor John LohratoHor. 4 rwidontt Mooting collod *o order at 8 00 p.m. by Super vtoor KoUor. Approved Clock'* ond Treasurer '• report Dave reported on Voting Machine delivered Dove reported on Twp. Ins. and the Welcome School Reunion Approved Township Policy. Adopted guidelines for Board of Review. Adopted Rules of Procedure for Twp. Board. KoMh Taylor addressed the Open Meetings Act and our choice of legal firm. Approved retaining the some legal firm. Approved payment of all bills Lindo Erb. Deputy Cork Attested to by: David Koisor . Supervisor (3/16) Motice of —4 . - — r --------a---------- Cnln wM>n*x*o rorwcsoeurc >o*e Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by Steven A. Gulch and Groce E. Gulch husband and wife, mortgagor to State Bonk of Cok jnia. a Michigan banking corpora tion of 627 E Main St . Caledonia. Michigan 49316 mortgagee, by a mortgage doted December 18. mi. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds lor Barry County, on February 24. 1992. in Liber S35. page 399. Because of soid default the mor tgagoe hos declared the entire unpaid amount secured by soid mortgage due and payable As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to bo duo. including for principal ond interest on said mortgage, the sum of S52.894.4l. ond interest will continue on the principal balance of S52.767.S6 ot the rate of 9.75 percent No suit or proceeding m low hos boon instituted to recover the debt secured by soid mortgage, or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in soid mortgage and the statute in such cose mode and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges ond osponses. Including attorneys' foot allowed by law. and oil taxes ond insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before solo said mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged promrses at pubfk solo to the highest bidder at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Mkhigon. on March 21. 1995 at 2.00 p.m. The premises covered by sold mortgage ore situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Mkhigon. and are described as follows Lot 39 of Johnson's Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Mats on pogo 2. EXCEPT lhe East 9 feet thereof for highway purposes and commonly known as 403 Sherman Street. Midat^nrwte. seicntgon. Notice is furthr. given that the length of the redemption period will bo six (6) months from the date of solo, unless determined abandoned in oc cordance with MO. 600.3241a. In which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the date of soW. Dated: February 8 1995 TWOMEY MAGGIHI PIC Attorneys for State Bonk of Coiedonic By: Donald H. Passenger 212 Waters Building Grand Rapkfs Ml 49503 (616) 499-6168 shout fomclomms NOTICE (Al Coentioe) MORTGAGE SALE Default hos boon mode in the conditions of o mortgage made by GENE C. ZANOE. A SINGLE MAN to FIRST OF AMERICA BANK-MICHIGAN. N.A.. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Mortgagee, dated August 2. 1990. and recorded on December 18. 1990. In Libor 509. on poge 570. BARRY COUNTY Records Michigan on which mortgage there >s claimed to bo duo ot the date hereof the sum of seventy thousand nine hun­ dred mnty eight ond 35/100 Dollar* ($70,998.35). including interest at £>.625% per annum. Under the power of solo contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage ■ will bo foreclosed by □ sale ol the mortgaged J premisos, or some part of them, ot public vendue. ■ at the Barry County Courthouse Hastings Ml at ; 11:00 a m on April 6. 1995 । Said promises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. BARRY County. Michigan ond ore described as: Situated in lhe Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan. That part of the East I / 2 of the Southwest 1 4 of Section 19. Town I North. Range 8 West, described at Commencing at the center of soid Section 19: thence South 2137.68 feet along the North and South I /4 line of said Section to the Southerly line of a private Road, thence South 38*51' West along the Southerly line of said road to the South lino of .'said Section 19; thence North 38*31 feet for the piece of beginning thence South 38*51 West. 149.51 fee*: thence North 89*48 X East to the shore of Fine Lake thence Northeasterly 56 feet, more or loss, along the shore of Fino Lake, to the intersection with a line drawn South 51*8' Eost. 120 loot, more or less from the place of beginning, thence North 51*8* West. 120 fart, more or less to the place of beginning. ALSO. Commencing at the center 1/4 of sold Section 19: thence South 2085.71 feet along the North ond South 1B4 line of sold Sec­ tion to the Northerly line of a private road; thence South 38*51 West. 556 42 feet along the Northerly line of said private rooJ for the place of beginning thence South 38*51' WtJ, 176.28 feet more or Joss, to the North line of "West Beach." according to the recorded Plot tleroaf thence South West. 158 77 feet along the North line of said Plat thence North 39*17 East. 276 21 feet thence South 51*8* East. 121.11 feet to the place of beginning. ALSO. Commencing at the center of Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, thence South 3085.71 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of sold Section for ploce of beginning thence South 38*51 West. 742.71 feet along the Northerly lino of a private read to the North lino of "West Beach, according to the recorded Plot thereof: thence North 89*48 X East. 42.49 feet along the North Imo Of soul Plot thence North 38*51 East along the Southerly line of said private rood to the North and South 1 /4 line; thence North along taid 1 /4 line to the ploce of beginning ALSO Common cing at the center of said Section 19; thence South 2085 71 Net along the North and South I 4 line of soid Section to the Northerly line of soid private rood: thence South 38*51 West 556.42 feet along the Northerly lino of said private road, thence North 51*08 East 121.11 feet to the true place of beginning and running thence South 39*12 West 170 00 feet, theme North Sl*08~ West 320 00 foot thence North 39*17 Fast 170.00 feet; thence South 51*08 East: 320.00 feet, to the ploce of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sole unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 19480 600 3241(a) «n which case the redemption period shall be X days from the dote of such sale Dated February 23 1995 FIRST OF AMERICA BANK -MICHIGAN N A Attorney for Mortgagee Robert A. । remain and Associates P C 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 PROPERTY ADDRESS 3476 WEST SHORE BATTLE CREEK Ml 49017 letters We're being railroaded into asphalt plant To the editor: Picture this: It s a warm summer's evening and you've decided to relax in your back yard with a tall cool glass of iced tea after a long day at work As you sit back in your lawn chair, a gentle breeze wafts in from the west, bringing the scent of new-mown grass, the neighbor's rase garden and lhe overwhelming stench of molten asphali Yes. you live in Hastings, where the Road Commission's dream is to be the ch»*f ex­ ecutive officers of their very own asphali plant They say the existing suppliers from Kent­ wood. Ada and Galesburg are "loo far.” Their plan is to ask all the townships for a millage hike for "road repairs.” All the revenue from the year of the five-year in­ crease will go to build this $75,000 asphalt plant. It will be built with "used" (obsolete) equipment II will be operating by the summer of 1996 Do you enjoy playing softball, tennis of just having a picnic with the kids al Fish Hatchery Park? Well, you’ll be just under a mile and downwind from our new asphalt plant Yes. you'll be able to savor the fumes and fly ash from very close range If there’s a good fallout of ash. you migh’ not even need to app- Mothers-to be You know that cigarette smoking is bad for your baby, and even second-hand smoke can be harmful Can the fumes from melting tar possibly be good for lhe unborn? Hunters: You certainly arc aware of the sizeable deer herd that roams the area west of Cook Road Also, there are many wetlands used by ducks and geese. I know of at least three nice bucks taken from this area last November. One was a 10-point The deer will just love living next to a smelly, noisy asphalt plant. Young athletes: The high school track and practice fields are just over 1 U miles and downwind from the asphalt plant site. You runners really will get a good dose of fumes as you jog in the area surrounding the plant Many some of you are planning to move to the Los Angeles area and need to get used to lhe smog beforehand! Patients at Pennock Hospital: Won’t it be great that while you're recuperating from surgery or a senous illness you’ll be able to inhale asphalt fumes all summer long? Air conditioning does not filter them out. Pennock is a just a little more than a mile downwind from the proposed plant Zoning changes for the asphalt plant site and large areas of surrounding land already have been initiated. Yes, large. 40-acre parcels of deer habitat surrounding the pro­ posed plant site have been rezoned to heavy industry. Rutland Township residents: We need your help and support and the township meetings They are at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednes­ day of each month. Barry County residents: Please contact your township supervisors and protest being railroaded into an asphalt plant we don’t want or need Rebecca A. Young Rutland Township What the world needs is humor To the editor: Often the thought has occurred that with all the senous and at limes depressing articles printed in newspapers and magazines, it would be a relief io find an article or two on humor included In "Country Extra’’ by Reiman Publics lions, a very nice, decent, interesting pic­ turesque magazine. 1 came across this article I'd like to share with the Hastings Banner readers. ‘My most embarrassing moment’ "My father . a city boy raised in Boston, had an embarrassing moment in the 1920s that really bugger4 him.” writes Lilian James of Camarillo. Calif. "He had rented a summer cottage and wanted to try gardening for the first time. So he hoed some ground, measured off a plot with stakes and string and planted tomatoes, carrots, lettuce and potatoes "Beginners' luck set in. and in no time we were enjoying fresh vegetables daily. “Dad was so overjoyed that be bought a gardening publication to further improve his knowledge. In the magazine he saw an ad for a guaranteed way to kill potato bugs He im­ mediately sent in a dollar bill, certain he had found a surefire cure for the pests "Several days later, he spotted a pa kage among the mail he had picked up at the general store/post office. Inthusiastically. he opened it right there on the store countertop. "Imide were two wooden blocks with the following instructions: Place bug on one block, then hit it with the other block"The store owner started laughing so hard that others in the store quickly gathered around to sec what was so funny. Dad dashed out of there with his ‘potato bug killer' - and a My mother picked up lhe mail for some time after.” I found myself laughing uncontrollably after reading this ankle. May it bnghten up the day for Banner readsm, as it sure did for me. Justine McLean Hastings RobertJ. Myers STEUBEN - Robert J. Myen, 84, of Snreben, near Ministique, formerly of Dowl­ ing. passed away on Wednesday. March 8. 1995 at his residence. He was born on Mzrch 26. 1910 in Baltic Creek, the son of Fred Myers and Sadie Bryaut. (raised by his step-father. John Bryant Mr. Myers was employed at the former Oliv­ er Farm Equipment Company from 1937 to 1958, then in 1958 until retirement in 1975 he owned and operated with his wife, Irene. Bob’s Grill in Dowling. His hobbies includes. Fishing, hunting, feed­ ing birds and gardening. The couple had lived at their ’North’ country home since 1975. He was married to Irene Swift on January 2, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father. Survivors are his wife, Irene; two daughters, Joyce Patten, Centralia, Washington and Sue Jozwik of Augusta; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; Five step-great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside Services were held on Saturday at the Union Cemetery in Lacy with Reverend Kay Prau officiating. Meraoria' contributions may be made to Northwood Home Nursing and Hospice, P. O. Box 307, Manistique, MI 49854. |Grace E. Reynolds NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears In the Banner 948-8051 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 14,1995 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monddy through Friday. Sales Position Brown’s Custom Interiors ...is accepting applications for a Creative Sales Associate. This part­ time position offers 20-25 hours per week and will Include two Saturdays per month. No experience neces­ sary. Send resume only to: Brown’s Custom Interiors 221 N. Industrial Park, Hastings No phone calls, please. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF TYDEN PARK The City Council of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. March 27. 1995 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. This meeting is to hear all public comments concerning plans to apply for a Park Grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The City is seeking a grant to construct a bituminous loop walkway, fishing deck/boardwalk, play area and parking area/drive improvement. KARA9KE O Sat., March 18th d|L | DELTON - Grice E. Reynolds of Delton, passed away on March 12, 1995 at her home. She wts born on August 25. 1914 in Lans­ ing. the daughter of William and Mary Whitmore. Mn Reynolds was an Auxiliary Member of VFW Post 4422 of Delton and an Auxiliary Member of American Legion Post 4484 of Hickory Comers She married Donald Reynolds who survives. Also surviving is a brother, Seth Whitmore of Eaton Rapids; a niece, Ann Addler of California. At her request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or service at this time. Arrangements were made by Avink Fureral Home in Schoolcraft Call ia.. Subscribe Sharon Vickery City Clerk (3 23) BettyJ. Bass Freeport Shamrock Tavern 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. MC'd by Sound Express Mark and Mike Sheldon DELTON - Betty J. Bass, 58, ot Delton, passed away Tuesday, March?, 1995, at her residence. Survivors include her husband. Leeland C. (Lee) Bass, two daughters. Pamela (John) Barnard of Charlotte, Maine, Laurie Hammond or Galesburg; six grandchildren; her mother. Eunice Elliott or Hastings; four brothers, Bernie (Carol) Elliott or Atlantic, Iowa, Mike (Kye) Elliott ot Hastings, Pal (Sherrie) Elliott of Hastings. John (Linda) Elliott of Paola. Kansas; two sisters, Isabel! White of Hastings, Ruth (Dan) Kosbar of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services were held on Friday, March 10, 1995 at Irving Cemetery in Hastings. Interment was in Irving Cemetery ln Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. Kathryn M. Matyasic JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Kathryn M. Matyasic, 69 of Johnstown Township, Barry County passed away Sunday. March 12, 1995 at the residence of her niece, Patricia Thunder. Ms. Matyasic was bom November 6,1925 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Anton and Sofia (Jurisic) Matyasic. She was a life long resident of the area except for five years in New York City from 1959 to 1964. She was a graduate of St Philip High School in 1944 and fo:-years in a Nurs­ ing Program at Mercy School of Nursing, becoming a registered nurse. She was employ­ ed at Leila Hospital as an R.N , office nurse for Dr. Jack Campbell, five years as surgical nurse in Eye, Ear and Nose Clinic in Manhattan. After returning to Battle Creek she was a nurse at American Legion Hospital, later as Indust­ rial Nurse for Levin Construction and ftx 1g years as Night Nurse for Kellogg Company, retiring in 1991. Ms. Matyasic was a member of St Philip Catholic Church and attended Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church near Lacey, member of Croatian Fraternal Union 4533. She enjoyed out of door, reading, walking and gardening. She is survived by neices whom she resided with, Barbara Matyasic of Battle Creek and Patricia Thunder of Bellvue; brothers, Tony Matyasic of Hastings, John and Waller Matyasic, both of Battle Creek She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mary Jurisic in 1987. Vigil Service was held Tuesday, March 14 a: the Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was Wednes­ day, March 15 at St Philip Catholic Church with Reverend Father William J. Fitzgerald officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cz Good Samaritan Hospice Care. • NOTICE • > Nominating petitions for the Annual School Board Election of the Hastings Area School System are available at the Administra­ tion Office, 232 W. Grand St., Hastings, Michigan. The last day for filing petitions is Monday, April 10, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. Ray A. Rose, Secretary Hastings Area School System Board of Education Hastings Kiwanie Club presents a... • HOPE TOWNSHIP • ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL TOWNSHIP MEETING will be held SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 1995, 10:00 A.M. at the HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL located on M-43. In addition to regular business the annual financial report and proposed budget for the 1995-96 fiscal year will be submitted for consideration and public hearing. The proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Township Hall during regular business hours. Immediately follow­ ing the Annual Meeting a Special Township Board Meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 1995-96 fiscal year budget. Hope Township will provide necessary rea­ sonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or tele­ phone number listed below. Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk 948-2464 WDE1D TEHVEL SERIES Narrated by... Frank Klicar in Person "The CRUSADES” Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, March 17*7 PM Central School Auditorium before the Kiwanis Travel Series Show and at intermission — Enjoy the music of... HAZEL BROWN at the (ADULTS) $400 organ (SENIORS) $350j �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 16, 1995 Matthew Duane Hoffman HASTINGS - Matthew Duane Hoffman, infant son of Craig Hoffman and Ruth Hard of Hast­ ings, passed away on Sunday March 5. 1995 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his great grand­ father, Earcil Lewis, Jr and great grandparents. Ada and Albert Hard. Margaret and Charles Gillespie, Mima (Hoffman) Scon and Victor Hoffman Surviving besides his parents are his twin HASTINGS GBACE BSETHKEN CHURCH m«u m 600 Powcil Rd.. 1 adteiCM of Hastmp Rus S*r>er. Pulof Ementus. 945-9224 SuMtay Ser­ vice*: 9 45 am. - Bible Ctaue. far afl aaea. 10:40 a.m. - Monmg Wort*, 5:30 p m - Youdi neOMf w«t» George and Barb Kimpta. 945-9116; 6:30 p.m Bible 9Mdy far aH. Thursday. 7:30 p.m Prayer ami Bdsie SrsaJy deali«< wah Wes preMem* - Divorce THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2730 WaU Lair Rd. Jeffrey A. Araan. Pmtor Omrcb office phone 946-2549 Suaday wootap 9:00 a m. aad 10:45 a m Smfaay Chddrea a church Tueaday prayer and aharc time 9 30 a m. Wedacaday rvenwg ■ervax 6 30 p.m. Yomb group ■aaaa Wadaeaday 6:30 p.m. abo Naraary available for all aervice*. Bnag die whole family WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Jlt5 N. Broadway. Haora**. Ml 49051 Paamr Cart Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Dartaae Pickard. brother, James Allen Hoffman; sisters, Lindsey Hoffman and Monique Hard; brother, Adam Elkins; paternal grandparents, Bernard and Connie Hoffman of Nashville; maternal grand­ parents. George and Betty Hard of Nashville; terra I great gra nd mother, Dorothy Lew is of Nashville; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services were held on Thursday March 9 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville with Chaplain Richard Genther officiating. Burial was in Wilcox Cemeter • in Nashville. (home phone) Sunday Servia. 9.30 a m.. Sunday School 1100 a m . Sunday Evening Servia 6 00 ?.m. Prayer time: Wednesdays. :00 p.m. Awana Program Thursdays 6 304:30 p.m. Age* 3 and 4 thro 5th aad 6th grade GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. Nonh St , Michael Amon. Pasta Phone 945-9414. Sunday. March 19 - 8 XX) and 10:45 a.m Holy Communion; 9:30 Church School (all age*). AAL after second aema Thursday, March 16 6:30 Children’s Choir. 7:00 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Stewardship Comm . Aduh Choir; Tarry Lane (at Starr School Road) 8XX) AA. Saturday. March 18 WiUurnn Gardner. Paata. Church 10X10 Catechumen Ill; 1:00 la phone number is 945-2170. Com- quirer*. IXX) NA Tuesday. March 21 — 7XX)Educa. Conuo.. Stephen ■rauuy Service Ccaaar aumber to Supp /Super* Wednesday. March 945-2361 Saturday servia* are Sabbath School al 9:20 a m (for all 22 - 1OXJ0 Wordwatcher*. 6XX) *t. adults and children) aad Wor- Supper; 7.XX) Vespers *tap Sarrica « 11XX) a_m. Join as far Prayer MeeOM held Tuesdays. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson 7XJ04.-00 p.m. Our Communny Servia Cantor. 502 E. Green Street, to open to the public Mon­ days aud Wednaedeys. 9XXM2XJC and 11:15 a.m.; Boon. Doaauoas at ctothmg in good, dean condition are accused P-« HASTINGS nmol UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2413 McCann Rd . Hastmps, Ml 49058 945-9574. Barner free building 623-2030 (Datoon) after C p.i cast of worship servia over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS: INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF 94*4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 a.a.. Bfote School; 10:30 urn.. FeHowsfap 10:30 a.m.; Wonhip 11X® a-m- - Junior Church M» Hi & Sr-Hi Youth FeBowitap S^B p.m WEDNESDAYS: FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Call far location - 623-3110. m MS-5365 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 48S7 NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad Sbnday Servia* 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. IIXB a m. Morning Game Night for all ages. THURSDAYS: Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. Thursday. March 16 — Com- CMdrea QUIMBY UNITED am; Goodwill Claaa METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wcat. Pastor Susan Trowbridpe (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 am.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Box 63. Hastmg*. Ml 49058 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Haaonp. Mchipu 948-8004 Kmria Shorizy. Senior Paaaor James R. Barren. AM raator. Maoay service* sufxiav School 945 a.m.. Classes for all 11XX) a m. Mortang Worship Serna. Jr. Church up to 4<h Grade; 600 Eveang Servia Wedacaday 6.30 Awmm Club* 7XK) 0 m . Teens ia Houseman Hall. 7 XX) pm.. ’Aduta Prayer miitiag. 1:15 p.m . Aduk Choir procure CEDAR CREEK BOLE. Cedar Croak Rd.. I rm South. Pastor Brent Broaham Phorm 623-2215 Smafay School at IfrOO a.m.. War ship 1I:00a.au. Evearag Serna al 6XB pm; Wedataday Prayer BMe 7:00 pm HOPE UNITED METHOMS1 CHURCH. M-37 South al M-79. Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 9454995. Cathy Cotmu. choir director Sun day morning' 945 a_m . Sunday School; 11XX) a-m.. Mnreug Wor­ top; 7:15 p.m.. Youth FeBowtonp; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all servia*. transporta­ tion provided to and from morning Krvieea. Prayer meeting. 7XX) p.m. Wednesday NASHVILLE AREA FT. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Naahvillc Father Charles Fisher. Paator A tntomon of Si Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Doo Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Tune Before the Servia Nursery, chddrea's ministry, youth group, aduk small group ministry, leader­ ship training The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HAWNQS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA HMtingt and Lake Odnsaa WRfN FUNSRAL HOME Heatings FUXFAB INCORPORATED of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mambnr F.0.LC. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1062 N Broadway — Heatings BOSLEY PHARMACY •Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 94S3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan Potluck/Program 6:00 p.m.; Fnends Group of St Patrick Pottack 6:30 p.m Sunday. March 19 - Third Sunday of Lent Mon­ day. March 20 - Habitat for Hamanity Workshop 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. March 21 - U.M Men Diancr/Program 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 - Combin­ ed Hoee and Faith U.M. Women Circles 9:30 n.m.; Ruth U.M. Women Circle 1XM) p m.. Family Lenten Dinner and Program by Ionia Zion UMC Puppet Team ' X» p.m. (public invited — call 945-9574 for reservation by 10:00 a m Monday. March 20) Thurs­ day. March 23 - Community Lrtorn Lunch/Worstap at Si. Roae Church 12X» noon — Rev. Cart Litchfield - "Faatiag”. Friday. March 25 - Habitat for Humanity Workshop 9XJ0 a m. SUPPORT GROUPS- V.I.P.’s(VtoualiyIm­ paired Persons) 9:30 a.m first Fri­ day ot month September thru May; Narcotics Anonymous 12 XX) Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8 00 RJB. Thursday*. Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Co Dependent* Anotrymcxi* 7:30 p.m. Thursday!, and 9:00 a.m Satur­ days. Top* No. 338 — 9:15 a m. Thursdays; Alcoholic* Atotyaoti. 4:00 pm. Wednesday; HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hmtiag. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pmtor Sally C. Keller. Director of Chniiian Education. Bnan Hum­ phrey*. Program/Youth Director. Ttouritaj. March 18-1:30 a m. Semor High Youth Fellowship leaves for the Youth Mix/Lock-m at Alm College Sunday. March 19 - 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Wor­ top Servia* Nursery provided during bah «ema». Broadcast of 9.30 servia over WBCH-AM and FM 10:30 Fellowship and Refreshmenu in the Dining room; 11:20 Children * Church 6:30-7:30 Middle High Youth Feltovatap « the Hall No seua ht<h xith fellowstap this wk Month). March 20 — 7:30 Mtsuon Conunma Mceu Tuesday. March 21 — 7.30 Seawoo mceu Wednes­ day March 22 - 12 XX) Women * Aaaociatxm Luncheon Saturday. March 25 - 8:30-5 30 Middle High Youth Fellowship to Grand Rapids fa the "Heansidc Hike.” 5 00-1100 Senior High Youth Fellowship to Grand Rapuli *or Calvary Church's "Saturday Night” with refreshmenu at the Humphreys' following Doris M. Kenyon FORMERLY OF DELTON - Doris M. Kenyon, 70, formerly of Delton passed away March 9, 1995 after a lingering illnexs, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Diana and Kevin Sage with whom she had made her home since 1991. Mrs. Kenyon was born April 23, 1924 in Scotts, the daughter of Goney Pease and Mabel Webster. She graduated from Scoos High School in 1942 and attended Parsons Business College. She was employed at the Upjohn Company and the former Weather Shield Window Company of Kalamazoo for several yean. She was manic j to Arion Kenyon April 21, 1949. She lived, farmed and raised six children with husband Arion on the homestead farm on Fiona Road all their married life. The couple were Inductees in the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame. Was a member as a youth of the Kalamazoo 4-H Club and was a Barry County 4-H Leader and Advisory Coun­ cil Member for many years. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and playing cards. She provided child care for many area families and drove bus for the Delton Kellogg Schools for ten years She was ptedeced in death by her husband Arion, April 22,1991; two brothers, Leo Pease and Austin Pease. Mrs. Kenyon is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Douglas Buddemeier of Kalamazoo, Marie and Paul Eastro of Centerville, Indiana, Diann and Kevin Sage, Kay and Gary Booth, Ruth and George Broad­ hurst, all of Delton; one son, Kenneth Keyon of Delton; 14 grandchildren; one great grand­ daughter, one sister, Margaret Stryker of Parchment; one brother, Donald Pease of Scoos; brother-in-law Aruol Kenyon of Delton; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 12 at the Williams Funeral Home, Dtlton wiih Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Burial was in Prairieville Cemtery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton Kellogg Schools Scholarship Fund. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Velma R. Hampsion FORMERLY OF BATTLE CREEK Velma R. Hampton, 99 formerly of Battle Creek passed away Friday, March 10,1995 at Mercy Pavilion, Battle Creek where she had been a patient lor the past two yean. Mrs. Hampton was born September 12,1895 in Hope Township, Barry County, the daughter of Hamilton O. Armour and Emma Dunn. She was married to Lyle Dickerson January 23,1916. He prterried her in death, March 22, 1964. She then married Gamer Hampton, December 1,1969/Ste lived and fanned for 45 yean with her Tint husband. Lyle Dickerson, on Ooverdale Road farm in Baltimore Town­ ship. She e njoycd sewing, cooking and baking and was an avid baseball fan. She had lived with daughter and husband for four yean prior to going to mining home. She was a member of the Barry County Farm Bureau-West Dowling Group, long time member of the former Cedar Creek Cemetery Circle. Mrs. Hampton a survived by daughter and husband, Jeane and Mason Lins of Battle Creek; three grandchildren, five great grand­ children; one sister, Fannie (Armour) Buck­ land of Battle Creek. She was also preceded in death by husband. Garner Hampton, September 30, 1974; two sisters. Vesu Shedd and Mabel (Armour) Hampton; one brother, Floyd Armour. Funeral services were held Monday, March 13 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Paul Deal officiating. Burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or d arity of ones HASTINGS - Jacqueline E. Kearney, 68, of Hastings passed away Thursday, March 9, 1995 at her son's home in Battle Creek. Mrs. Kearney was born June 11, 1926 in Detroit, the daughter of Arthur and Violet (Kelly) Tomes. She was raised in the Kingsley area and attended schools there. She graduated from Kinglsey High School in 1944. During high school she was active in basketball, other sports and played, drums in the school band. She went on to attend Eastern Michigan University receiving a degree in Sociology. She was married to Roy A. Kearney August 22,1953. She was emo’eyed as a social worker in the ADC Program in Detroit form 1951 until 1956. She was a claims representative for the Social Security Ad.ninistration from 1958 until 1964 in Detroit and New Orleans, Louisiana and then worked as a homeworker raising her two children. She was a member of M. A.DD, the Arbor Day Society, the Irisn-American Club of Battle Creek. She loved animals, growing flowers and house plants, classical music, reading and handwork such as knitting and cross-stitching. She moved to her present address in 1971 from Sl Louis, Missori. Mrs. Kearney is survived by her husband Roy; daughter and son-in-law, Colleen and John Miller, of Bellevue; son and daughter-in­ law, Cameron and April Kearney of Battle Creek; one grandson; mother, Violet (Kelly) (Tomes) Sheridan of Glen Arbor; two sisters, Dorothy Briutigam of Kinglsey and Dolores Dalrymple of Birmingham; two brothers, Arthur tomes of Warren and Michael Sherdian of Glen Arbor; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded m death by her father, Arthur Tomes, step-mother, Janet and step father, Lyle “Happy” Sheridan. Funeral services were held Monday, March 13 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor David Sanner officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Kinglsey. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Miles E. Dorman HASTINGS - Miles E. Donnsn. 84 of Hisi inp.puaedamyooSamnliy.Msch 11.1993 •t Tendercue in Hastings. He wu torn on March 17,191011 Conneaut, Ohio, the son of Edwin T. and Minnie B. (Smith) Dorman. He waa raiaed in Conneaut and attended acbooia there, graduating from High School in 1927. He went onto attend Ohio Wealey an College receiving hia BA. Degree in Buaireaa Admi­ nistration in 1931. He married Harriet M Smith on November 17, 1936. He moved to Halting, in 1943 from Brooklyn, New Yort. Mr. Dorman wu employed by the E. W. Bliaa Company for over 30 yean, retiring in 1971 He tod previous employment with the Goodrich Tire and Rubber Company for leveral yean. He wu a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Pi Oamma Delta, Hastings F 4 AM 151 Grand Rapids Saladin Shrine, Hastings Country Club, participated in the Ohio Wesley­ an Glee Club and wu an avid Golfer and Fisherman. He wu preceded in death by two sons, T. Michael and Miles Dorman; sisters, Elizabeth and Ruth. Survivors ire his wife, Harriet; daughter and husband, Kathleen and John Crane of Hastings; four grandchildren. Funeral Services were held u the Wren Funeral Home, on Tuesday with The Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial wu at Glenwood Cemetery in Conneaut. OUo. Memorial contritotiona may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Tbornappte Aris Councilor Shriner't Crippled Children's Fund. JohnErway TUCSON, ARIZONA - John Erway, 78. a 1934 graduate of Hastings High School, died suddenly of natural causes on Monday, Febru­ ary 13,1995 in Tucson, where to had resided since 1987. Dr. Erway wu torn in Rutland Towndiip on November 2S, 1916 lo Ray W. and Frances (Otis) Erway. the only eon amongst four sisters. He graduated from Michigan Sure Unrveraity in 193! and served In the United Seatea Navy u an officer in World War n aad Korea. He earned hia PhJ>. ia chemistry from the Unrea­ lity of California at Davis in 1949. He worked u a chemical engineer for the Department of Defenae from 1933 until hia retirement in 1977. He wu act! ■} in many orjauintiona, includ­ ing the Boy Scouts and the Board of Mjsions of the United Methodist Church in Denville, New Jersey. He became involved in Amnesty Intwnaiirm*! while living in Srrtle Waxhington and eondnued Na interest after moving lo Tucson, Arizona. He volunteered ar the Tucson Ecumenical Council for Ixgal A misrance for Central America, participated ia lhe Great Great Decisions Association and supported various conservation causes, like lhe Audubon Society and the Sierra Cub. He wu also a member of such professional groups as the American Chemical Society, Sigma XL the Scientific Research Society and the Union of Concerned Scientists Dr. Erway wu married to the former Edwinna C Foster from 1943 until he death in 1975. A second marriage to Susan H. Fahlberg ended in divorce. He ia survived by his daughter. Beret and son Jonathan of West Orange, New Jersey; four sisters, Ruth Scott of Lansing. Genevieve Ferris of Holland, Maxine Ehrhardt of Battle Creek and Joan Schmidt of Woodland Hills, California, u well u his ex-wife and her family. Donations in Dr. Erway's name may be made to any of the above groups. Condolences may be sent to Jonathan and Beret Ervay, 119 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07032. HASTINGS - Jacquelln Ann Coleman, 39, of Hastings, pasaed away on Sunday, March 12, 1995 at her residence. She win torn on March 9,1936 In Hastings, the daughter of Forrest and Retha (Yarger) Coleman. Miu Coleman wu a life long Hastings area reaident She attended the Tanner School ami graduated from Hastings High School in 1934. She hid been employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company for Ito put forty yean. Shewn a member of the Professional insur­ ance women. Min Coleman wu preceded in death by ha parents. Survivor! include tor sister, Marvel Jeanne Coleman of Battle Creek; sista and husband, Ruth ami David Radtke of Battle Creek; a niece, Susan Radtke of Battle Creek. Rumi Services were told on Wednesday at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial wu at Pulla Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Joseph Larry Griffith KERRVILLE, TEXAS - Joseph Lany Grif­ fith, former resident of Hastings, passed away on Friday, March 3. 1995 His ashes were interred at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texu. Lany wu torn in Danviik, Illinois on May 9. 1905. He received his MA in Public Health from the Univenity of Michigan in 1936. He served in World War D. Lany and hia wife, Ruth moved lo Hutinga In 1950, where they lived until 1971. While tore, Lany wu the delight of the neighborhood children on Green Street He used to hide candy suckers around his house for the to Aral The Griffith’s moved to Kerrville in 1971. Lany wu married to Ruth Alward Griffith who survives him. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Cards may be sent to: Ruth Griffith. 24 Tumbleweed, Kerrville, IX 78028. EdwardJ. Wheeler KALAMAZOO - Edward J. Wheclrc. 82, of Kalamazoo and fbnncriy of Hastings, passed away on Monday, March 6, 1995. He wu torn on January 2,1913 in Kalama­ zoo, Ito son of George and Minnie (Bright) Wheela. He tod been a Kalamazoo resident since 1993, coming from Hastings He had served with the United States National GuaM. Mr. Wheeler owned and operated Wheeler Hr*ting md Air Oraditiondfig for eight ycxrs, retiring in 1972. He had also worked for Oakley and Oldfield for 25 years and the Standard Company where he founded their burner service. During his retirement he operated a bobby farm. He wu preceded in death by his wife, Martha Wheeler on August 19, 1993; sort. Richard C. Wheela and a great grandson. James Scott Haveman. Survivors include three daughters, Beverly (Mama) Tuttle and Myrna (James) Ttorntoo both of Kalamazoo, and Shirley (LaMar) Hacka of Gobles; nine grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren, his loving and faithful compan­ ion. Betty Cooper of Kalamazoo; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In accordance with his wishes, cremation bu taken place. Graveside Services were held on Friday at Maple Grove Cemetery in Cannock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Memorial Chapel. H. Lee Reiser HASTINGS - Robert Hamilton O'Donnell, 89 of Hastings passed away Wednesday, March 8, 1995 at Tendercare. Mr. O'Donnell wu born March 6, 1906 in Grand Rapids, the ion of Bertrand and Jessie (Hamilton) O’Donnell. He graduated from Hastings High School. He has lived most all his life in Hastings. He worked at Tyden Corpora­ tion. (Car Seal), for 47 years, retiring in 1971. He also worked at the Hastings Country Cub. and the former Sports Man Bar. Mr. O’Donnell wu one of the co-founden of Ito Boys Club over the Hastings Fire Bants and wu one cf lhe Leaders. He wu married to Ruth Hall February 15, 1939. She preceded him in death September 10, 1992. He wu also preceded in death by two sisters. Margaret Smith and Florence Weyerman; three brothers. Burt O'Donnell Jr, Clark O'Donnell and Jack O’Donnell. Mr. O'Dotmel! is survived by son and daughter-in-law. Malt and Sharon O’Donnell of Holland. Mike and Beverly O’Donnell of Hastings. Joe and Caren O'Donnell of Palm Dale, California; daughter Beth Thomason cf Hastings; 14 grandchildren; five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 10 at the Gintoch Funeral Home in Hastings with Father Charles H Fischer officiating. Burial wu in Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may to made to the charity of ones choice. WAYLAND ■ H. Lee Reiglrc, 76, of Wayland, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 1995 at Grand Rapids Hospice Ceuta. He wu torn in Freeport on February 4. 1919, the son of Seymore and Mabie (Kenyon) Reigla. He attended Freeport School and worked on the family farm. He also worked for Freeport Creamery Company, operated Freeport Sun Oil Company and E. W. Bliu Company for 25 years, retiring in 1982. Mr. Reigla wu a Life Member of Masonic Lodge and memter of Beepcrt Methodist Church. He married Jerry Messina in 1961, she died in 1990. He then married Bertha J. Vermat on March 20, 1993. He wu also preceded in death by brothers, Robert, Wells and Harry. Survivors are his wife, Bertha J. Reigler, step-sons. William Rissman and wife Sharon of New Orleans, David Rissman and wi'e Sue of Florida. Robert Rissman and wife Sanly cf Royal Oak; step-daughta, Mrs. Richard (Carol) Plesul of Grandville; five step­ grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; sista, Helen Engel of Middleville, brocha, Stewart Reigla and wife Peg of Middleville; several nieces and nephews Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, March 14, at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Carroll Fowter officiating. Burial was in Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may to made to Barry Community Hospice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 16. 1995 — Page 7 Legal Notice Kaiser-Burr to wed April 22 Tinkler-Pierson to wed Nov. 11 Maivilles to observe golden anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Pierson of Hastings are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Angela Kathleen, to aiffrey Dean, lhe son of Carolyn Tinkler ^nd Mr. and Mrs Richard Tinkler, all of Hasdngs. Angela is a senior al Hastings High School and also attending Kellogg Community Col­ lege where she intends, in the near future, to transfer to Fems State University and finish her major in pharmacology The bride-to-be is currently working at Kmart as a pharmacy technician. Jeffrey is also attending Kellogg Communi­ ty College where he intends to complete his course in radiology. The future groom is employed by Hastings Manufacturing and Spencer's Towing and Recovery. A Nov. 11, 1995 wedding is planned. Richard and Marion (Jenkins) Maiville Sr. were united in marriage March 17. 1945 in Texai. In their honor the children and grand­ children will be having an open house at the Hatxings American Legion Hall. Their relatives and friends are invited to please join us in the celebration on March 17th at 8 p.m. Requesting a card shower only Darcey McGhan and Andrew Markwart were unwed in marriage on Oct. 15. 1994 at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. Michigan Parents of the bride and groom are Darryl and Diane McGhan of College Grove. Ten­ nessee and Eduard and Jeanette Markwart of Woodland. Michigan. Maids of honor were Darla and Dalaina McGhan. sisters of the bride Bridesmaids were Kathy O'Brien and Amy Higgs friend of the bride. Best men were Mathew Mark wart, brother of the groom and Brun Gillispie. cousin of the gr xxn. Groomsmen were Brad Gilhspie and Byron Gillispie, cousins of the groom. Kevin and Barbara Morgan of Hastings, along with Richard and Patricia Baker of Delton, are pleased to announce the engage ment of their children Melissa Marie and Douglas Baker. Melissa is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Midiplex Rehab in Battle Creek Douglas is a 1987 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is employed at Inter­ national Paper in Kalamazoo A May 27th wedding is being planned Murdock-Zylema exchange vows Wedding vows were exchanged on Dec. 2. 1994. in Charlevoix. MI. by Michelle Renee Murdoch and Robert Lee Zylema II Michelle it a graduate of Hastings High School, and Robert is a graduate of Godwin Heights The couple now resides in their Grand Rapids home. The engagement of Cathy R. Nickerson. Holland, to Gregory B. Brown of Grand Rapids is announced by their parents, Jan Haynes of Holland and Robert and Arlene Nickerson, also of Holland and David and Marilyn Brown of Otsego Th bride-to-be is a graduate of Kent City High School and Alma College and is pursu­ ing a masters degree in social work. The groom-to-be is a graduate oi D»iton Kellogg High School and Michigan State University and is a science teacher at East Grand Rapids High School. A June 24th wedding is planted The cou­ ple will reside in the Byron Center area. LEGAL NOTICE Nonce OF MtSOUmOM OF ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIAL RUBBER, INC. Notice il hereby given that o Certlficole of Dissolution for Associated Industrial Rubber. Inc. was filed with the Mkhigon Deportment of Com­ merce on January 19, 1995. Any person having a claim against this corporation mast present that claim, including detailed inlormotion regarding the date, nature and basis of the claim. to the at­ tention of James R Toburen. 102 Cook Rd Hastings. Michigan 49058. Any claim against this corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within one (1) year alter lhe publication date of this Notice. (3/16) Butler-Mater to wed July 8 Morgan-Baker to be wed May 27 McGhan-Markwart united in marriage Ken Sue Kaiser and Adam Richard Burr will exchange wedding vows on April 22. 1995. Ken is the daughter of Marvin and Donna Kaiser of Kentwood and is a graduate of East Kentwood High School. Grand Rapids Com­ munity College, and Western Michigan University. Keri is currently employed by Gaffe Marketing of Okemos as production coordinator. Adam is the son of Bill and Pat Lake of Hastings and is a graduate of Hastings High School ard is attending Davenport College and is employed with Finish Master of Grand Rapids Nickerson-Brown engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Butler of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Emily to Joseph Mater, the son of John and Lucy Mater of Nashville Emily is a 1991 graduate of Maple Valley High School and will graduate in May from Hope College with a bachelor of arts degree in language arts for elementary education Joe is a 1989 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a 1991 graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in animal science. He is a self-employed farmer. A July 8. 1995 wedding is being planned. Caledonia. Ml 49316 (416)891-1097 (3/16) BOARD MEETING March 8. 1995 Meeting called to order by supervisor at 7:00 p.m. Ail members and one citizen present. Clerk's and treasurer's reports given ond approved. Approved Barry County MTA Chapter's proposal for asphalt plant which would bo installed at the Barry County Rond Commission hoodquoffers. Approved support of Barry County Sheriff Deportment’s efforts to secure a feooral grant through COPS MORE. Approved amendment of budget to accom­ modate March bills. Bills approved lor payment. Sot March 29. 1995 at 7:00 p.m. at township hall lor annual public budget hearing. Meeting adjourned ot 9 00 p.m. Emily Harrison Clerk (3/16) — NOTICE — For your insurance < all Farmers Insurance Group DUANE L O’CONNOR, Secretary YOUR CREDIT MAY NOT BE AS BAD AS YOU THINK! Dncovet the advantage ol having all your major «»urance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean ingful savings and gives last. fail, friendly service. GARY BEGG.LUTCF Agent CARY BEGG AGENCY Auto. Hom, Life, Commercial 13 S Mchgn Looking for Extra Cash? 45H*W. Shore Dr. To Members of Hasting* Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice Is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 12, 1995 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Call a Farmers Agent for auto. Me, lire, commercial, boat insurance. Thomas Walter Bartell, Wayland and Molly Jermaine Sullivan. Wayland Brett Leland Savage, Ocala, Florida and Debra Jean Vanasperen. Hastings. Ci—h a* larry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceaaad Estate File No. 95-21595-$E (stale of Joon Mory Huist Social Security No. 375-38-240;. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE; On April 13. 1995 at 2 00 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge al Probate o hearing will be held on the petition of Joyce Sterk re­ questing that Joyce S'erk be appointed personal representative al Joon Mary Huist. Estate who liv­ ed ot 1167 Marsh Rood. Shelbyville, Michigan and who died February 7. 1995; and requesting also that the will al the deceased dated Juno 6. 1980 be admitted to probate. It is also requested that heirs at low of sold deceased bo determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever borred unless presented to the (proposed) personal r opr esontot rve or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dale of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assign­ ed to entitled persons oppeoring of record. March 4, 1995 Jeffery Youngsmo (P4O393) 607 N. Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 EuBnk 5454454 Far 645-8814 Ca//...945-9554 Sea Anything FAST! Missed a few payments, Lost your job, or even filed bank­ ruptcy doesn't mean you don't deserve a new or pre-owned car, truck or van. Contact — JD TOWER TH! 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Automatic over­ draft protection, no-fee ATM usage, loan discounts, and bonus rates on CDs are just a few of the many features we offer. REWARD YOURSELF!, Visit your nearest Old Kent branch office today, and ask for a more rewarding checking program. Don't you deserve six more ways to get the most for your money? CCOLDKfNT Common Sense Uncommon Service* OOLCKINTBAMt �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 16. 1995 join Alcoholics Anonymous. If your daughter's reception provided it, I say, hallelujah! LEGAL NOTICES: —------ —----- ——-—__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ notice OF mortgage foreclosure mi f Ct—K ot Barry PURUCATKW NOTICE Dulouh hos occurred to tho conditions of o mo< <gog« nxxfe by loon G Von Ess and Joon Von Ess. husband ond wife, and Wondoll Ross and Dona Ross. husband and wife, mortgagors, to State bank ot Cafedonfe. o Michigan bonhir^ corporation of 627 E. Mom Street. Cufedon'j. Ml 49316 mor •gage* by o mortgage dafed November IS. 1990. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Sorry County, on November 16. 1990. in liber SOS. pogo 299. because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due ond payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice there is claimed to bo due. including for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of $137,445 85 and interest will continue on the principal balance of S136.7S6.4S ot the rote of 11.5 percent. No suit or proceeding in few has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such cose made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in soid mortgage and oil legal costs, charges and ex­ ponses, including attorneys' fees allowed by few. ond all toaes and insurance premiums paid by thv undersigned before safe, said mortgage will be foreclosed b • safe of the mortgaged promises at public safe to the highest bidder ot the East door of the harry County Courthouse. Hostings, AAkhigon. on March 21. 1995 at 2 00 p.m The premises covered by soid mortgage are situated In Township of Thornappfe. harry County. Mkhigon. and ore described os fellows lot 13 ond 14 of Noffke's South Lake Pfet. accor­ ding to the recorded plot thereof os recorded in liber 5 of Plots on poge 50: and commonly known as 6839 Noffke Drive. Caledonia AAkhigon Notice is further given that the length al the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCI 60 Z3341 a. in whkh case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of safe. Dated: February 8. 1995 TWOHEY AAAGGiNf PIC Attorneys for State bank of Cafedon.a by Donald H. Passenger 212 Waters building Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616)499-4168 (3-16) OHANMVaXC TOWMSHO* ■wWrlMtaa March 7. 1995 at 7:30 p.m. board members present: Miller. Harper. Cook, lewis Absent: O'Brien. Also 7 citizen* and guests present. Rre Dept. Report received Cemetery Sexton contract approved with Gor­ don Roush Poverty Guideline Resolution adopted. Letter supporting COPS AAORE grant application Bernard AAuseum 5500 request approved. 3 year proposal with Pfente and Moran lor audit services accepted. Freedom of Information Feo scheduled It’s in the eyes File No. 95-21594-SE Elate of THOMAS F STEBBINS. Deceased. Social Security No. 360-09-3742 TO AIL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest Ir the estate may bo barred or affected by this hearing. NOTKE A hearing will be held on April 13. 1995 at 9:30 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hastings AAkhigon before Judge Rkhord H. Shaw on the petition of Hastings City Bank requesting that Hostings City Bank be appointed personal representative of the estate of Thomas F. Stebbins. Deceased who lived ot 538 West Green Street. Hastings. AAkhigar and who died February. 15. 1995. ond requesting ofs- the will of the deceased dated July 7. 1988 be admitted to probate. It also Is requested that the heirs at few of so d deceased by Creditors of the deceased ore ratified that oil claims against the estate will be .orever barred unless presentee to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that lhe estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. March 9. 1995 RICHARD J. HUDSON (PI5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE AND FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 HASTINGS CITY BANK By: Richard J. Hudson Address of P.R. 150 West Court Hastings. Mkhigon 49058 (3/16) moren ■, ittj Meeting colled to order of 7:30 p.m. All board members present. Approved Wilkins ond Wheaton proposal for removal of underground tanks. County Commissioner report (Rod Goebel). Department reports were received and placed on Me. Approved budget amendments. Approved Porks Recreational Matter Plan. Adoption of Ordinance 890'Building Code amendments for Site Plan Review. Approved Rezoning of Cooper property from "Cl" to “R-4" ond amend AAoster Land Use Pfen. Approved Motion to support county millage (1 mill) for 4 years for ospholl plant and road Gorinas to EAAS Board. Budget Meeting dote for 95-96 budget set for 3-22 at 1^0 p.m. Budget Hearing set for 3-30 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Holl Appoint William Baker FF1 to PLFD. Approved Outstanding bills in the amount of >10.131.44. Adjourn ot 10:05 p.m. Submitted by Clerk rsormofoan uimpvew Approved by Supervisor LleydS. Goy mgs (3/16) WINDOW SHOPPING? Signs of Herpes Dear Ann Laniers: You recently printed a letter from “Wisconsin Woman," whose hus­ band has genital herpes She said that by abs­ taining from sexual contact during her hus­ band’s outbreaks, she has remained free from infection. It is important to point out that scientists now believe people infected with genital herpes release substantial amounts of infec­ tious virus even while displaying no physical signs of the infection. This is known as ’asymptomatic shedding. " That means peo­ ple with herpes can transmit the virus even when no symptoms are present Some researchers suspect that as many as 60 percent to 70 percent of new cases of herpes result from sexual contact with an in­ fected person during periods of asymptomatic shedding. Please make this clear to your readers so they will understand that they can­ not rely on the absence of physical signs of herpes as a guarantee that they will not be infected. New data presented in October at the 34th Intersciencc Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy in Orlando. Fla. showed that asympotomatic shedding could be reduced by 95 percent through daily treatment with acyclovir, an antiviral drug currently us­ ed to treat herpes. Scientists, however, cannot yet say for certain if this also prevents infection. You have an excellent track record of infor­ ming readers about genital herpes. Ann. With over 30 million Americans infected with this virus, those NOT infected may unknowingly continue, like "Wisconsin Woman," to place themselves at risk. Please keep giving us solid information — A Grateful Reader in North Carolina Dear N.C. Reader: Thank you for yet another opportunity to educate my readers Those who have herpes hould also know that they can live very nearly normal lives by following a few simple guidelines. The key. of course, is acyclovir, truly a miracle drug that has changed the lives of millions. Wake me when... Dear Ana Landers: I wish to respond to Kendall Park. NJ., whose husband went to the movies during her non-life-chreaiening five-hour plastic surgery. 1 see absolutely no reason to criticize him. The fact that he didn’t hang around the hospital and pace the cor­ ridors does not mean that he loves his wife «ny lea. My wmdcrfuJ, loving husband spent every minute with me during my long labors before our children were born. With the last child, he became sleepy and made himself a bed on the hospital room floor. He couldn't see why both of us had lo stay awake during those wee hours, and neither could I. We made an agreement that I would wake ------------------------------------------ - ------------------------- CALL PARAMOUNT FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE...BEST QUALITY... BEST SERVICE-GUARANTEED!!! BOY, Tyler Jeffrey, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 3 at 7:44 a.m. to Tracy and Ryan Hickey of Vermontville, weighing 8 lbs., 10 ozs., and 21U inches long. whole House Full of windows r , CALL NOW FOR 1 < FREE L, MARBLE SILLS ■ interest Rates Have Dropped! O-Money Down E-Z FINANCING AVAILABLE FREE ESTIMATES ...with window purchase for sub structure. 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Bay Windows $239Extra BOY, Ronald Acdrcw, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 1 at 6:28 p.m. to Ron and Tina Mennell of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 14% ozs., and 22 inches long. * ^ree Thermo Glass * ^ree ^r‘m Work ____________ pnuaMOUNT improvements Call Toll Free — 1 ”800“288“4385 State License No. 2101109016 •Based on 6 Double Hungs • 1 Picture Window 1200 sq. in. GIRL, Kathryn Mae, born at Pennock Hospital on March 1 at 9:59 p.m. to Lydia and Boyd Endsley of Hastings, weighing 7 lbs , 5% ozs.. and 20 inches long GIRL, Britney Nicole, born at Pennock Hoaptfal on Feb. 28 at 7:32 a.m. to Jamie and Tony Reid of Bellevue, weighing 9 lbs., 2 ozs., and 22 inches long. GIRL, Jordanne. bom at Pennock Hospital on March 6 at 8:35 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Ron Terry of Delton, weighing 5 lbs., 2% ozs., and 19 inches long BOY, Clarence William, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 4 at 3:18 p.m. to Jeff and Kelly Sanderson of Lake Odessa, weighing 6 ft».. 14 ozs.. and 21 inches long BOY, Matthew Ryan, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 4 to Diana Alston of Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 4 ozs., and 20% inches long GIRL, Jordan Ashley, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 4 at 10:45 p.m. to Robert and Carol Mack of Hastings, weighing 9 lbs., 1 oz., and 21% inches long. him up if I felt that I needed him. When I began to go into hard labor. I did need him. but it was impossible to wake him up I told the nurses to let him sleep even though they had to step over him lo attend to me. Finally, he woke up on his own -- just in time to sec the birth of our youngest son. While it was a bit disconcerting at the time, we both can look back at it now and laugh. Isn't it interesting how some incidents that seem catastrophic turn out to be the things you laugh about later? - Tracy ■ i California Dear Tracy: So true. The prism of time alters perception in strange and fascinating ways Thank you for pointing it out so effectively. Gem of the Day: Old florists never die They just make ocher arrangements Crashing party Dear Ann Landers: A very close friend of many years accepted an invitation to my daughter's wedding. Three days later, “Mol­ ly*' told me that her boss* son was being mar­ ried that very same day so, of course, she would have to attend THAT wedding. She then asked me if it would be all right if she came quite late to the reception for my daughter. I said it would be perfectly fine. Just as the reception was at its peak, in walks Molly, high as a kite, carrying her shoes. “My feet swell in satin pumps." she announced. With Molly were two guys I had never seen before. They were also three sheets to the wind, "these are iny cousins from Walnut Creek." Molly said. Molly then grabbed the microphone and proceeded to give the newlyweds some tasteless advice. I told my husband to take the microphone out of her hand, which he did, but she had already said plenty. I'm furious with Molly for ruining my daughter’s reception. She wnxe me a long let­ ter of apology and said she is joining Alcoholics Anonymous. I'm still boiling mad. 1 need an outside opinion. There is no way 1 can be objective about what happened -Slow Burn In San Mateo, Cahf. Dear San Mateo: Molly is in desperex need of forgiveness. Please offer it promptly Often it takes a crisis for a drunk to decide to Dear Ann Landers: Is it possible for a cdupte with brown eyes to have a child with bnghx blue eyes? I am now living with my girlfriend and her 5-year-old son from a previous relationship. We also have a gorgeous 7-month-old daughter with the brightest blue eyes 1 have ever seen. Although 1 love my daughter with all my heart. 1 still have some doubts that she is my child when I look into her beautiful blue eyes. Those seeds of doubt sprout even more uncer­ tainly when friends and family make commenu about it. 1 am Hispanic from the Caribbean, and my girlfriend's background is Italian. Can you help me overcome my doubts9 - Baby Blues In Mo. Dear Mo: Please relax. According to Pro­ fessor Michael Cummings, a geneticist at the University of Illinois at Chicago, it is indeed possible that this child is yours. Eye color is complicated because it is deter­ mined by the type, amount and location of the pigment in the eye. Two blue-eyed parents can rarely have anything but a blue-eyed child. However, two brown-eyed parents can certainly have children with lighter colored eyes. Professor Cummings also said a Hispanic from the Caribbean could easily have Spanish forebears who had blue eyes, a trait that could have remained hidden for generations. Also, he noted, there are many Italians with blue eyes. Feel better? I hope so. Lots of response Dear Ann Landen: The letter from tat pompous 58-year-old jackass who responds to personal ads of women who are 50 to 60 years old "provided they are not gold-digging types'* specified that HE wants someone who is financially independent and doesn't expect to eat out because he can cook a lot cheaper at home. Can you imagine a women responding to an ad like that? Disgusted in Miami Dear Miami: I can. and they did. I received 42 responses from women interested in tat pompous jackass. HTuu’s lhe truth about pot, cocaine, LSD, PCP, crack. speed and downers? "The Lowdown on Dope" has up-to-the-minute in­ formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3. 75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, !U. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS - - - ------- - ■ - --- Village Council meets Monday, March 20. al 7:30 p.m Sunset will be at the exact west in the horizon Monday with the Vernal Equinox coming at 9:14 p.m. The Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society will have its spring performance al the high school auditorium Saturday, March 25, with a two-hour show and intermission. Friends of the Library met Friday afternoon in a postponed meeting due to the foul weather conditions on Tuesday evening. Charlotte Wiselogle tendered her resignation as one of the directors. Delos Johnson and Linda Silva Smith were elected to fill two of the director­ ships. In the directors’ meeting, which followed ocher business, the current officers were re-elected. The next meeting will be in May with a recess for April. The Lake C<!essa Area Histoneal Society met Thursday evening. One of the table at­ tractions was a greatly enlarged picture of a lake Odessa picnic, probably at Morrison Lake around 1924. Members attending could identify a few of the faces. Fred Morris spoke on the topic of his World War II experience, after leaving home near Orleans as a volunteer two months after Pearl Harbor, his taps cross-country for training at several army camps and then a trip across the North Atlan­ tic on zig-zag course, his year in England and his part in the invasion on D-Day and the months that followed. He also related part of the story of the trip he and wife Fran made along with his brother Glen Morris Jr. and wife of Grand Rapids for the 50th anniversary last June. Following the meeting, Jan and Lon Smith served refreshments Monday's Ionia Sentinel earned an engage ment photo and story of Sherry Peacock and William Vaarberg. Sherry is the daughter of Karen Hoekstra of Ionia and Walter Peacock of Mulliken. She is the granddaughter of O Gary and Gaytha Newton. Gary is a former Ionia County Sheriff. - -- - - -............................ .I. .. | V The large farm house on the northwest cor­ ner of Jordan Lake Road and Musgrove 1,-1 — i___ 1_____ _____________ »___ i - J.-i - rugnway nas oeen aemousnou ana lounaauon work was taking place early in the week for a new dwelling. An early owner of tat farm land was S. Fought. Later k was A. Lapo, ac­ cording to plat maps. In more recent yean it was Jackson property. Members of the National Arbor Day Foun­ dation likely were intrigued by the story in the most recent newsletter of the methods used in repair of a creek on the Aitor Day farm necessary as a result of the 1993 floods which devastated pert of Iowa and Nebraska. The cribwall method involves rocks imbedded below the surface, gravel filter layers of man made material with planting of brushy bran­ ches in the layers and plantings on the upper surface to stabilize the banks. The brash mat­ tress method uses a rock toe, live facine, wire, live stakes and branches to hah erosion. This is considered an innovative bioengineer­ ing project. The flood damaged the shoreline with eight feet of water rushing through the small stream and washed out part of a road. A financial writer in a State Journal states that ostrich raising is on the increase in the United States. A conference in Las Vegas drew 3,000 for forar^, sales exhibits and seminars. There are two or more ostrich-emurhea farms in the area near Clarksville. Northwood University on itt fall term dean's list has two local students. Nod Baldwin, son of Lany and Terri Baldwin, is one of them. Another (not quite local) is Julie Powell of Ionia, daughter of Margie and Ron Powell and granddaughter of the late Stanley and Eleanor Powell. An apology is due the Order of Faster Star. A gentle (intended) bit of alliteraciou with use of an adjective in reference to the lodge members had a different connotation after editorial addition of a capital letter and quota­ tion marks in last week's column. No malice or jibe was intended. NOTICE Off LETTING Of DRAIN CONTRACT IN THE MATTER Of THE NASHVILLE DRAIN Notice Is hereby given that I, Robert W. Shaffer, County Drain Commissioner of the County of Barry, State of Michigan, will, on March 22, 1995, at the County Drain Commissioner's Office, Court­ house, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, proceed to receive sealed blds no later than 10:00 a.m. Blds will be opened thereafter and announced. Plans are available for review at the referenced location. Bidders must be qualified to do business In accordance with all applicable isw» of the State of Michigan. Contract(s) will be made with the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate security for performance of the work and giving the owner the right to reject any or all bids. The filing of any proposal by an Individual or firm shall constitute acknowledgement of an agreement with the reservations as stated herein. Robert W. Shaffer Drain Commissioner County of Barry : . : �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 16, 1995 — Page 9 Hastings Chapter No. 7 of the Order of the Eastern Star is celebrating its 125<h anniver­ sary with a special dinner and program which , was held m the temple March 14. The local OES began as Hastings Chapter No. 30. It was organized on April 22, 1870,. , aad was instituted by the Coldwater Chapter /No. 1 aad received its charter on Oct. 6, , 1870. The initiation fee was $1 and dues were 25 cents for ladies and 50 cents for men Regular meetings were to be held on the third . Tuesday at 7 p.m on or preceding the full moon of each month from Oct. 1 to April I aad from April 1 to Oct. 1 the meetings were to be held al 7:30 p.m. Dr. Robert Moms of Kentucky is credited with conceiving the idea that there should be a common ground where men and women could meet md together Jure the same inspirations as those which prompted the benevolent and noble deeds of the Free and Accepted Masons He is credited with developing the Order of the Eastern Star about 1850. Al first, the organizations were called “Constellations." then they became "Families'' and then later became known as "Chapsen." Many chapters were chartered between 1860 and 1868 h In Michigan a Grand Lodge of Adoptive Masonry was organized in 1867. The Michigan Grand Lodge joined the General Grand Chapter tn 1878 and it has the longest continuous record of any Order of Eastern Star in the world. Hastings Chapter No. 7 is the oldest chapter in Barry County and the third oldest chapter in the state. Robert Macoy of New York published a ritual manual with nutation ar*> other , ceremonies as well as rules of conduct. b The Grand Lodge of Adoptive Masonry was organized Oct. 30. 1867. The Grand Lodge met ia Hastings in 1874. The meetings were held on the third floor of the W.H Goodyear store al 108 W. State St. Eliza Barber was the first Worthy President. She became the Grand Worthy President ia 1876. The first Worthy Vice President was Dr. a. Philo Drake. Dr. Drake, while presenting a very senous manner, but he had a very kind heart and was a man of deep convictions about right and wrong and stood for what he thought was right. Sarah Brown Powers credited Dr. Drake with making a great effort to organize this group of Hastings people into an OES /chapter ______ ____ In 1879 the chapters were renumbered and Hastings Chapter No. 30 became Hastings duster No. 7, Thh was the year that Grand Lodge was held in Bay City. The titles Grand Worthy President was changed to Grand Wor­ thy Matron and Grand Vice President was changed to Grand Worthy Patron. Grand Associate Matron and Grand Associate Patron were added to the staff of officers. In the 1880s. serving suppers was the ’‘principal means of earning money for the chapter's projects There were no kitchen facilities ia the meeting place. The food was prepared in the homes of the members and carried into the hall, as was the table service. There was a wood burning stove with aa elevated oven, a wooden barrel to hold water, which was carried from the town pump located on the northeast corner of the cour­ thouse square. Eli Troup and Charlie Beckwith served as water boys, pumping and carrying the water to the barrel on the third floor. They also tried as firemen and kept the fire in the stove burning, carrying the fuel up the stairs for that. The stove was used to heat water for making coffee The suppers sold for -15 cents each. la 1889. the chapter got patterns, materials and instruction for making robes under the leadership of Worthy Matron Hayes, who had teen the robes of the Oriental chapter in Grand Rapids. The robes were elegant The i Worthy Matron's robe was royal purple with 1 train aad a Queen Anne collar lined with white silk. The other robes were in the colors 'of the different degrees. I Aa interesting note: the members who traveled to Grand Rapids by train to acquire the patterns, materials and instructions presented the bills for the excursion. The chapter allowed aH of the bills except SI.50 for dinner. Member* felt that this expense was excessive aad only allowed them $1 for the meal ? Prudence Nobles joined the Hastings Chapter m the late 1890s She was Warder from 1900 to 1905. She then went on to On Dec. 5, 1942. a "Bowl of Rice Dinner" was held and profitted $55.04. which was sent to the Grand Chapter Chinese Relief Fund. Cora Gebhardt was presented a Life Membership on June 8. 1942. She had only missed two meetings in 23 years. During the years when World War 11 was in orogress. Hastings Chapter No. 7 did their part to help with the war effort. The ladies of the chapter had charge of the local USO center, which was housed on the second floor of the White Building. Central School They served doughnuts, and sandwiches, along with Cokes and coffee. There was dancing, closely chaperoned. While the Coast Guard had men stat 3ned to more than 100 young men and helped with the community picnic held in the summer of that year. Later on during the war. the chapter sent clothing to Europe as a “Save the Children" i The Masonic Temple and home of Chapter No. 7 O.E.S. Hastings, bet­ ween 1907 and 1928. Note there are no automobiles In this picture, and the Emblematic lights are not In place as yet. Hickory Corners and the OES Chapter No. 366 was named for her. On Jan. 13, 1892, fire destroyed the Goodyear Block and with it all of the proper­ ties of Hastings Lodge No. 52 F A AM sod the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 7. This was a total loss. The property of the chapter was listed as "meager" consisting of a small organ and plain wooden chairs, stated one member. But lhe beautiful robes, which had been so carefully designed and sewn, and the charter as well as the records were all lost. The organizations went to work at once to restore their losses. The Knights of the Mac* cabees opened their hall to the Masons and to the Eastern Star, and by Sept. 3. 1892, they were at work raising funds and formulating plans for a new Masonic Temple and chapter rooms for Hastings. 1905 found the plans ready and between 1906 ard 1908 the present Temple at 104 E State St. was constructed. The new Temple was dedicated on Nov. 24. 1908. Between 1900 and 1905, many dinners were prepared aad served to earn money. One such dinner was served to nearly 500 people. They borrowed equipment, serving dishes and linens from members and friends. They rented plates and cups from Grand Rapids. The meal was served for 25 cents per person and the profit was 550. The chapter staged three home talent plays, which also earned them some money. The initiation fee in 1905 was $2.50. Twenty-one were initiated that year. The chapter earned enough money that year to purchase table linens, dishes and silverware in 1906. The Masons and the chapter members join­ ed together and put on a bazaar and fair in 1908 to help raise money for the new temple. A third fkxx had been requested by the Masonic Association to give them more space. This raised the cost the building, which was built by Dwight A. Burton, vrveral thousands of dollars. Proceeds from the bazaar and fair were used to help with this ad­ ded cost. The chapter held its first meeting in the new temple on Nov. 17, 1908. Edna Payne was Worthy Matron and Elroy Tobias was Worthy Patron. The OES furnished carpeting, kitchen utensils and cupboards for the new hall. They held a dance on June 21, 1908, to purchase tables and chain for the dining room. The Order of the Eastern Star and Free and Accepted Masons are fraternal organizations who care for their members. In 1891 they established and operated a Masonic Home near Reeds Lake, four miles from the City of Grand Rapids. In 1904, the home burned. There was no one lost in the fire. The residents were housed at Reed's Lake Sanitarium and the lakeside Chib at Reed's Lake. Amnu W. Wright had a big sanitarium in Alma. At first he wanted to sell rt to the frater­ nity. but then offered to donate the building providing that they accepted at once and that u would be used for the Masonic Home only aad if it was to no longer be used as the Masonu Home it would revert to his heirs. !"@" ""! ?" !"" !! ""! "? The Order of the Eastern Star is a fraternal organization and Hastings Chapter No. 7 is dedicated to this concept. They formed visiting committees, usually three people assigned to each ward. This practice continues today. Margaret Cook, who has been an active member over the yean, and Evelyn Chambers, acting as the Sunshine Committee, send cards and make visitations to members hospitalized or house bound. Margaret grows flowers and makes and takes bouquets when flowers are in season. The telephone is their greeting and cheering line. They also handle the kitchen and dining room. Margaret was the Worth Matron during the centennial year. 1970. The 75th. diamond anniversary was celebrated on Sept. 14. 1945. 350 people at­ tend the afternoon meetings The 100th an­ niversary was observed on May 2. 1970. In 1980. the chapter entertained Buck Mathews of WOOD-TV 8 during one lunch hour at a Meijer Chib Party held during the noon hour. Lunch was served lo the "pack" of people who attended and they had a good time with Buck Mathews. Hastings Chapter No. 7, Order of the Eastern Star members have served as officers in the Grand Chapter many times over the years. There have been three Worthy Matrons from Hastings, two Worthy Patrons, one Associate Grand Patron, one Grand Secretary, one Grand Treasurer, one Grand Chaplain, two Grand Adahs. one Grand Esther, one Grand Martha, two Grand Elec­ tras, one Grand Warder and one Grand Sentinel The chapter ierves its members in a final and special way with a beautiful, comforting and dignified ritual held at the time of death if it is requested by the family of the deceased member. Hastings Chapter No. 7 working through the Grand Chapter, makes donations to the Heart Foundation, American Cancer Associa­ tion, and the Arthritis Foundation, as well as to the Villa in Adrian. Locally they hold an Easter Egg Hunt every year (April 15, at 10 a.m. in 1995) for the children of the com­ munity. help with Meals on Wheels, the MADD movement. Habitat for Humanity and Hospice. They contributed $50 to the 4-H Ethnic Study program and sponsor col lege scholarship loans as well aa a scholarship grant for non-denominational religious train­ ing. Over the years, they have made contribu­ tions to Pennock Hospital, the YMCA. American Red Cross Relief Fund, Star Com­ monwealth and the school hot lunch fund. An Easter Egg Hunt, March 28, 1989 Sam, age 7, and Dan Cary, age 5, of Hastings. Over the yean they have earned the funds for thu by reeving meat,, holding bake sale, and moat recently they bold a spring rummage rale which help, to iupport their projects The officer, for this 125th year are Worthy Matron Sheila Huis. Worthy Patron Tom Huis. Associate Matron Connie Furrow, Associate Patron Fred Eckart. Condctreu Susan Pelfrey. Associate Conductress Greta Erbes. Treasurer Dorothy Eckhart. Secretary Margaret Lechleitner. Chaplain John Erbes. Marshal Nel Rider, Organist Elsie Sage. Adah Elenor Haven. Ruth Helen Scott. Eater Lucy Heckman. Martha Gienda Pelfrey. Electa Mary Pennock. Warder Paula Bachman. Sentinel Keith Lechleitner and American Flag Bearer Cecil Pelfrey. Marshall Cook once said, ... ■ Hastings Chapter has contributed much to the order over the yean. Chapter members have filled the office in the Grand Chapter many times. The chapter has contributed much to Hastings, to its social life, to its cultural life and lo its moral life. No group of folks could have met as we have and listened to the five ethical leachings of the order this many yean without imparting the same to the community." Sources: Reflections. Gilbert Publishing House: lOOth Anniversary of Hastings Chapter No. 7 and 125th Anniversary of Hastings Chapter No. 7, Eleanor Heaven; Order of the Eastern Star. 1 I. Agnes Mastro; Barry County History 1985. It.bt m,v»|wv4l Archives of the Hastings Banner; City cf Hastings. Michigan 1971; Interviews with Elenor Haven, Margaret Coot. Mary Pen­ nods, and Sheila Huis and several newsletters of Hastings Chapter No. 7. 3 BEDROOM, 2Vi BATH RANCH WITH A DEN OR 4th BEDROOM IN THE WALKOUT BASEMENT, 2Vi STALL ATTACHED GARAGE, ALL SET ON 1.3 ACRES. OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, MARCH 19th • 2 to 5 616-948-2142 2462 STARR SCHOOL ROAD, HASTINGS NO REALTORS PLEASE. BUY new or “nearly new” prom dresses and formats SELL “nearly new” prom dresses and formats RENT tuxedos at discounted rates ORDER corsages and boutonnieres for prom Sponsored by Parents of HHS Senion BUY A DRESS. RENT A TUXEDO. ORDER FLOWERS: Saantay. March II. 1995 • 9 an lo J pm Hauap H«h School Catnera (can rod of H S > S20 Wen South Sutm Admmwe SI per perwm TO SELL A DRESS: Dropoff <m Ttanfc?, March 14: betweea 5 pa A 7 pa: HmXinC* High School • Maple Vailev l^Uwood Ht<h School • Dehoa High School MMHh MghSdmai • Catedoma Hick School M OO charge per tem. drama mm be dem. m baoyrt, with plank coverlag (dm-amts available al StMcrg Fabrics j Officers for the year 1994-95 (back row, from left) Cecil Pelfrey. John \ Erbes, Keith Leichleitner, (middle row) Elsie Sage, Susan Pelfry, Greta Erbes, Connie Furrow, Glenda Pelfry, Mary Pennock, (front row) Tom Huis, Sheila Huis. Lucy Heckman, Paul Bachman, and Elenor Haven. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 16, 1995 "l Woodland NEWS: by Catherine Lucas . Ruby C. Hughes LAKE ODESSA - Joe Wallace McNatt, 65, of Lake Odessa, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 1995. He was born on April 13,1929 in Russellvil­ le, Alabama, the son of Joe and Etta (Willis) McNatt Mr. McNatt attended schools in Alabama and married Mildred Jones in 1947 in Russell­ ville. He lived in Alabama until moving to Cleveland. Ohio in 1952 where they lived until moving to Lake Odessa in January 1993. He was emploiyed with General Motors for 40 yean as an Inspector al the Cleveland Brook Pan Chevy Plant, retiring in 1991. He attended the Lake Odessa Grace Bretheren Church. Mr. McN.n was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and James McNatt Survivors are his wile. Mildred; one son Phillip (Patricia) McNan of Lake Odessa; five grandchildren, one brother Carl McNatt of Russellville, Alabama; three sisters, Sarah Glasco of Huntsville, Alabama. Duby Elly of Florence, Alabama aad Inez Pounders ot Russellville, Alabama. Auteral Services wu held on Wednesday, March 15. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial wu in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake HASTINGS - Ruby C. Hughes. 84, ot Hast­ ings, passed away on Saturday, Ma.ch 11,1995 at The Vencor Hospital in LaGrange, Indiana. She wu born on June 11, 1910 al Hope Township, Barry County, lhe daughter of Ray and Effie (Ruth) Hull. She was raised in Hope Township sod attended Brush Ridge and Hast­ ings High School. She was married to Loyd N. Hughes on April 5,1935. Mrs. Hughes was a homemaker and a life long Barry County resident She was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd on October 11, '974; a granddaughter, son-in-law, Gary Clark; sister, Ruth Main and brother Raymond Hull; one nepiiew and two nieces. Survivors are daughters and husbands, Katherine and Donald Thompson of Hastings, Loretta and Leo Maurer of Richland, Loraine and Carl Lightcap of Delton and Virginia (Clark) and Richard VanNortwick of Battle [—""^trfap-gT^foand? HASTINGS - Barbara L. Brandt, 65 of Hutings passed away Sunday, March 12. 1995 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Brandt was born in Hastings, January 24, 1930, the daughter of Merrill S. and Beat­ rice (Rose) Strimback. She attended Woodland Schools and moved to Hastings in 1965. She worked combined 20 yean for Thornap­ ple Manor and Tendercare in Hastings She retired in 1992 from McDonald in Hastings. She was married to Ray W. Brandt July 4, 1947. Mrs. Brandt is survived by her husband, Ray of Hastings; daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Bonnie) Bell, Mn John (Virginia) Billings; son. Raymood Brandt, all of Hastings; five Foneril Services were iield on Wednesday at brothers, Theodore Strimback of Hastings, William Strimback of Lake Odessa; sister Mrs. and Cecil Strimback. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 15 at the Girrbach Funeral Home with Reverend George Speas and Richard Taggart officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice. RNs has two opportunities for Registered Julie Dingerson helped the children hold and pet the lambs. The lambs acted as though the afternoon class visited. Two new books came to the Woodland the Giris" by James Patterson and a threenovel volume by Janet Dailey. Ron Dingerson cooked the meats and Julie was prepared and served by the youth with some of the desserts made by parents. provided by Brian Mote at an electronic keyboard and Steve Sawdy. Mote now is a student at Lakewood High School and Sawdy The second Lakewood Ministerial Assoda- held at Pleasant Valley Unxed Brethren Church (his week. Because of the Rev. Carl Litchfield's recent throat surgery, the Rev. The Lakewood School District's new elemettary music director. Phil David, led the seller and has been popular at the library. The Janet Dailey book include; "Rivals," "Masquerade." and "Heiress." It was given to the library by the owner of Pages Book The youth of Lakewood United Methodist Church held a candle-light dinner at the rib or chicken was served to the guests. It in­ cluded fresh rolls or muffins, choice of played for the singing and a few special win be held at St. Edward's Catholic Church When the Lake Odessa Area Historical photographs that had been the property of Dale's mother Vera Niethamer Geiger. None frynopri* RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Fwanrlr HoepfttaL a progressive community hospital located in Hastings, Michigan, Both the morning and afternoon sessions of Kathy Stowell's Jack and Jill Hay Skool recently visited the current crop of new Lambs at the Dingerson farm on South Woodland Road. Both groups of children enjoyed seeing lambs every shade from pure white to black as the Dingersons have three different breeds — Dorset. Hampshire and Southdown — of about two serial killers written by the author Gardner of Lake Odessa. Wren Funeral Home with The Reverend Timothy Kumfer officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to I Nurses with March 8, 1995 supervisory experience: CHeical Co orriba a tor Full-time, days, for Med/Surg.; Reports to Manager of Medical Nursing; BSN or 3 years minimum supervisory/coordinator experience. Responsibilities include dayto-day supervision of Med/Surg, quality assurance for the unit, and personnel matters (i.e. staffing, reviews). Position offers full-time benefits _ rtoor - Part-time, 56 hours per 2-wk. pay & period; Reports to DON; BSN or minimum 3-5 years nursing experience (2 years supervisory); Responsible for hospital operations and staffing on evenings; shift accountability; Nursing Committees, personnel in Nursing on evenings (evaluations and discipline). ig Admlnsti selected as the civic flower of the village in 1st M Rndtowd 08-1341441940 06-1341444740 08-1341444640 xr -ex -CX XT 08-13414446-10 08-1341442840 08-13414419-10 XT xiXT XT XT “CT •CT’ 08-13414424-15 xi- weekend and shift differentials; an innovative flexible benefits system which is SECTION 14 prorated for part-time employees; Paid Time Off system; tuition reimbursement for continuing education; personal tax-deferred savings plan to which Pennock Hospital will contribute as much as 5% of your salary; and much more PA8CH f EXISTING ZONE 7 C Please submit resume/application to. PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Nursing Department 1009 West Green Street Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-3115 E.O.E. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRARIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: XT XT' XTX3~ C3“ X1“ XT* xr st in has several and more soon will be ordered so they will be on hand at Art in the Park on xr PA8CEL P EXISTING ZONE P/C ZONE 30 32 33 34 C C C4 C4 c a c a 35 36 C c 37 38 C C 40 41 c C c C4 a C C C3 C4 C a ci C4 C4 C4 C4 C4 a C4 C4 a C C C4 C4 47 c c Cl a P/C ZONE a C4 8 9 13 13 14 C 19 18 C C a 19 C n 21 c C 22 23 CC 24 25 28 a C C C a a C4 C a The fotkmrina 42 43 45 46 buntings. Her number is 374-7518 end the Thursday, the society's April general it on April 6 rather than April 14. who survived the D-Day invasion of Nnrmaa ta F/7 lew hartfriar rrtniUrfuj lifinn ralarrwl PABCRf EXISTING ZONE P/C PtOPOSS) 10 11 16 C C C a 17 26 C C 81 Cl a 81 PAKXL f 27 29 EXISTING ZONE 31 39 44 c a c c a a c c P/C P8OPO5H) a a Woodbury comer (the junction of M-43. M-66 and M-50). The Vouchers in ths amount oi1 $12177.90 approved for poymonl. a..,,. rf.VI ly, -BVUflSl 4 — taso ,1 , rc wwpwVTI ITVU Friday, from 7 a.m. to midnight on Saturday Code Ordinance containing, in summary, the following provisions: SECTION L TITLE. The title of this Ordinance Is the "Prairieville Township Building Code Ordinance". adopts by reference the BOCA Basic Building Coda. 1983 Edition". aa amended by this Ordinance. SECTION HL ENFORCEMENT. Thia Ordinance shall be administered and enforced by tract with any other township, village, city, or county in the State of Michigan for joint enforcement and administration of this Ordinance. SECTION rv. FEES. Sections 1124,1123.1,1124, and 1124 of the ' BOCA Basic Building Code, 1983 Edition" are repealed and the Prairieville Township Board is given authority to establish by resolution a schedule of tees for the administering of the Building Code. SECDON V. VIOLATION OF STOP WORK ORDER. Section 1173 of the "BOCA Basic Building Code. 1983 Edition" is amended to provide that violation of a stop-work order la a violation of this Ordinance and fully subject to ail sanctions set forth for violation of this Ordinance SECDON VL DANGEROUS BUILDINGS. Thia Section repeats Sections 1194 through 1194 of the "BOCA Basic Building Code, 1993 Edition" and substitutes in their place provi­ sions pertaining to regulation of dangerous buildings. SECTION VIL SANCTIONS. Violation of this Ordinance or the Code adopted thereunder is a municipal civil Infraction punishable by a civil fine determined in accordance with ttw following schedule: — 1st Offense within 5-year period* $50.00 $500.00 — 2nd Offense within 5-year period* $500.00 $75.00 — 3rd Offense within 5-year period* $125.00 $500 00 — 4th or _____________________ More Offense within 5-year period* ,___ ,______ $250.00 $500 00 •Determined on the basis of ti ? date of commission of the offenea<«). Thia section further provides for the Imposition of costs of not less than $8 nor more than $500 SECTION VUL SEVERABILITY. Should any part of thia Ordinance be declared unconstitu­ tional or of no force and effect by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall not be deemed to effect the validity of any other part or portion of thia Ordlrwice. SECTION DC EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. All Ordinances Of parts of Ordinances In conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall taka effect ninety days attar a certified copy of this Ordinance Is delivered to the Michigan State Construction Code Commission This Section makes fur­ ther provision with respect to building permits validly issued before the effective date of this Ordinance and with respect to any proceedings pending. Including prosecutions for violations, incurred under any previous ordinance or Township Building Code being repealed hereby. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Ordinance, being Prairieville Township Ordinance No. 90. was adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at its regular meeting held Wednesday. Mvch 8, 1985. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Oro,nance shall take effect ninety (90) days after a certified copy thereof is delivered to the Michigan State Construction Code Com­ mission, with delivery having been made on the 10th day of March. 1995 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NODCE that the full text of thia Ordinance has been posted In the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance, including the building code adopted by reference thereunder, may be purchased or Inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. Normajaan Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township Prairieville Township Hail 10115 South Norris Road Dalton. Ml 49046 (616) 623 2664 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN The Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNT!, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS The proceeds of (his dinner were enough lo finish paying for the "Jaws of Life" recently PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following la a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. SB. which was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township M Its meeting hold on March 8, 1906. tary equipment lo use with the Jaws. Begerow SECTION L AMENDMENT OF SECTION <114. This Section ananda Section 4.1S2 of the Prairieville Townehlp Zoning Ordinance Identifying the typo, ol development requiring alto plan review Ham now are that Frank Townsend will of the PratrievMe Township Zoning Ordinance to require twelve copies of a site plan review application to bo filed with the Township. of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance to require twelve copies of a site plan to be filed with the Township along with the application for site plan review. SECTION IV. AMENDMENT OF SECTION <134. This Section amends Section 4.134 of Bob Copper, brother Lynda Smith and Ron Coppess, both of Woodland, has been Environmental Permit Checklist, tlvw processing of an application for site plan review, letters of review from other public agencies, and waiver of site plan data requirements. SECTION V. AMENDMENT OF SECTION <1W. This Section amends Section 4.134 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Planning Commission approval or disapproval of site plans. SECTION VL AMENDMENT OF SECTION <134 This Section wnends Section 4.134 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the requirement of conformity of a development to the approved she plan and proceedings to revoke site plan approval. SECTION VIL AMENDMENT OF SECDON <13-7. This Section amends Section 4.13-7 of week. Louise and Janet Shorno. Louise lives of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to requirement of a security deposit for specified types of improvements. SECTION IX. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.3.B. This Section amends Section 6 3 B of Home Parks. Residential District zoning classification so as to redesignate the existing provisions therein and to add a new provision allowing home occupations as a special land use In the **R4" zoning district. SECDON X. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable SECTION XL EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect Immediately upon publication, following adoption of the Ordinance. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the Ordinance has been posted In the Office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. Normajean Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616)623-2664 They told Ruth about hearing from Dr. lived and worked in Woodland muy yean Detroit. Louise told Roth he inquired about Woodland people he had doctored. He Mid he came to Woodland a few yon ago and business from his time still operating. they lived here. Have Something to »eU? Call 945-9554 24-Hours A Day, 7 Days A Week! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 16. 1995 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES: Common Council mot in o Speciol Meetings in the City Moll. Council Chomber Hosting*. Mkhigon on AAondcy, Januory )6. 1W Ot 7:00 p.m. AAoyor AAary lou Gray presiding. 1. Present of roll coil were members: JasporM. Bloom. Brower, Campbell, Gray Hawkins, Ket­ chum. Moy. Also present were Deportment Hoads. Bartow. Myers. Coris. Schondelmoyer. Mansfield. Sarver. 2. Moved by Brower, supported by Hawkins that Councilperson Whites absence bo approved. Yoos AH. Absent Ono. Carried 3. Moyer Gray stated that this woe a special mooting to sot goals and objectives to bo used lor the budget preparation and contents of budget 4 While arrived at 7:10 p.m. 5. City Manager. Penrod explained the budget calendar ond that this mooting is to set goals ond abtectwes lor the budget process Ho stated that the budget outlines by lino item, expenditures within the city. I; is a policy guide The budget document is a communicotton tool to the public to allow them to understand how tax dollars are be­ ing spent It s on operation ond planning guild on how to best um Oty funds. Manager Penrod ex plained the goals and objectives outline ho presented wot just for them lo use os a sample. He would like council to create their own outline. Council determines policy. City Manager im­ plements policy. The policy and goals.ore councils direction to the Manager Penrod showed sample* of what the completed budget documents will look like when the budget process Is completed. He Asrsii si< a » year master plan to allow the city to moot goals set by council and in what order they should bo accomplished. Mayor Gray rood <■ of the Policies ond Goals. Counciiporson Ketchum stated she wanted to know whal the revenues were before she con know what her goals would be. AAonogor Penrod stated that once the policy is set. the staff sots the budget around the goals. Gray stated that under Kd) money should bo provided lor training and education boards (Planning Commission/Zoning Appeals Board) Councilman Bloom asked if there are policies in place for thoM boards or guidelines sot by council lor in house training rather than go­ ing elsewhere? Manager: Some are set by or dteance and State law. Ho would sot down with now members. Under l-d provide funds for training and education of board was added and under l-b code update was added. R:(b). Lengthy discussion on setting reserves in budget tor emergencies JasporM felt o limit should be sot on how high reserves should bo. Doesn't want to um reserve lor capital Im­ provement . Under H(c) add and to provide tor financial stability. N(*) add story user charge* and tee*. Oft/ City wtoo sroev^o-x tnspecTion ona sewer maintenance program. Ill: Pertaining to economic growth. Councilman Campbell stated that the City ha* supported the In­ cubator from the contingency from the beginning. I* there any way a percent of the money from the incubator can come back to the City H they are in the black? Gray stated that the program money has to go bock Into the program per the grant agreement. The Ofy has a building worth a sizeable amount of money. The manager will look at the loan pay bock of $32,000 which is yet to come from the Federal Grant. 3 minute break. IV: Public relations. Manager Penrod suggested a quarterly new* letter which would run $800 per quarter JasporM would support if H were infor­ mative but noM not. * was suggested to see if the Manager/Council could have a column In the local paper lor free. IV(e) removed and (f) removed. V: Provide knowledgeable and high qualify staff. Add after resources as finances allow, in heading Under (a) odd and job description. Add (f) Investigate um of valuator to supplement C*fy Btafl. VI: Improving infrastructure. Remove (f) for con­ sideration kr another year, (e) odd update recrea­ tion plan to 1996 and indude river walk. This is presently done every five years and is good through 1995. (Phase II of Tydon Park ha* been denied) (d) odd curb side recycling. AAcnogor Penrod asked if this would bo voluntary or man­ datory? Voluntary was suggested and manager to explore Councilman Moy stated that council needs to consider the removing of the recycling bin* from the fir* Station. They need to be staffed twice a week to keep 11 clean or go to curb side. Possibly volunteers could help with this, (g) change to rood continue present tree program. Also add to VI update 20 year Airport plan. In hooding I thru VII where it says Hastings City Council will, add strive to." When manager gets now goal updated he would like council to Mt priorities under each item from 1 to 5. Road and approved: Mary lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery City Clerk Common Council met m regular session in the Ofy Hall. Council Chambers, Hastings. Mrcnigan an Monday January 23. 1995. of 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mary lou Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll coll wore members: White. Bloom. Brower. Campbell. Gray. Hawkins. Ket­ chum. Moy. JasporM 2. Pledge to Bog 3. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Campbell, that the minutes of January 9. be approved as cor­ rected. (<13 add 2 abstained) Gray ond JasporM. Yeas AM. Absent: None. Carried 4. Mayor Gray introduced Terry Geiger. Representative of the 87th district Geiger replac­ ed Representative tender Geiger stated that his off ice I* up and running and encouraged people to cofl H assistance is needed. Gray stated that Fr-nk Compboll is the City * Legislative Co-ordinator who handles the MML fax alerts ond will bo following up on them. Gray presented Geiger a City of Hasting* pin and thanked him for being present at the meeting. 5. In consent Items A thru N Items. B. I, F. J, and M were removed. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the following consent item* be receiv­ ed ond placed on file A. Letter doted January 12. 1995 from the DNR — Re: Denied Trust Fund application C. PCI year end report. D. Financial Statements from Michigan Municipal Workers Compensation Fund for 6'30/93 and 94. E. Letter dated January 10. 1995 from Standard and Poor's Rating Group. G. Minutes from January 4. 1995 Maple Ridge Historic District Study Committee. H. Minutes from December 7. 1994 Cable Access Committee. K. December 1994 Revenue ond Budget Status •worn. L. incubator Report for January 1995. N. Letter dated January 19. 1995 from Dave and Lois McIntyre regarding Historic District. Yeo*: All. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Moved by JasporM. supported by White that the invoices be approved as listed: Kent Oil.................... ~................................ -85481.97 Morton Soft.................................................. 9.365.15. Yea*: JasporM. Moy. Ketchum. Hawkins. Gray. Campbell. Brower. Bloom. White. Absent: Non*. Carried. 7. Consent Item B. Minute* of 8-2B-87 Hosting* City /County Airport. No action taken. These wore meant for Manager to review and not for council 8. Moved by May. supported by White that con­ sent item <F minute* of December 5. 1994 Library Board meeting. Ketchum was listed In motion* mode at mooting but wo* not listed a* being pre­ sent. bo corrected and received ond placed on filo. Yea*: All. Absent: None. Carried. 9. Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower that item l-Lettor of January 14. from Doug Mopham. for Spring Soccer ol Fish Hatchery Park bo received and placed on filo and manager to take care of him having proper insurance. (Coun­ cilman Campbell questioned this os we receive ed up on details). Manager stated that they do follow up on th*M. Yeas: All. Ab*ont: None. Carried. 10. Council Item <M January 19. 1995 letter from Dimmers. McPhlllips and Doherty regarding logoi service*. Also attached to hi* letter wo* a copy of a letter of December 5. 1994 to Mayor Gray, stating that their firm would be interested In providing logoi services to the Chy. with a copy ol the pro­ posal attached. Councilperson Ketchum question ed why the December 5, 1994 letter and proposal of 95/96 legal service* from Dimmers. McPhlllips and Doherty hod not boon given to counc1' until now which I* after the fact. Mayor Gray stated that the letter wai addressed to her and personal. Ket­ chum stated that this represented a $62,000 ex­ . - 4-. - - . 4---------- it -B--—1-1 a. —- u - J i—< -,-—«l — ponarrur • oou council snouta nave naa iniocmanon baler* her appointment of Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Fisher. Mayor Gray stated thot it was an un­ solicited bid ond treated the same os other un • solk* ed blds and put In proposal file. It arrived In mid December, too late for the mid January ap­ pointment if the city wo* going bid. The city would bo in lhe same situation with Dimmer*. McPhWlp* and Doherty a* the dty I* with Siegel. Hudson. Goo < Fisher since McPhlllips and Fisher are both can­ didate* for the poslton of judge. AAcnoger Penrod stated that the mayor makes the appointments. Ketchum responded "not without advice and con­ sent of council she doesn't." Ketchum asked At­ torney Rsher if this letter was personal o dty business. Fisher replied that it wo* city business. Ketchum stated that if* on filo and subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Penrod stated that only if the AAoyor make* it public. AAoved by Brower, supported by White that con­ sent Item M. letter of January 19. 1995 from Dim­ mer*. AAcPhillips and Doherty and letter of December 5, 1994 ond proposal bo received ond placed on Mo. Yeo*: AM. Absent None. Carried 11. AAoved by AAoy. supported by White that Or­ dinance <284 be adopted. An ordinance amending Section 6.65 to provide for water and sewer rate*. Yeo*: White, Bloom. Brower. Campbell. Gray. Hawkins, Ketchum. AAoy. JasporM. Absent: Non*. Carried. ___ th* resolution approving the table of unit factors for the water and sewer rate* be adopted. (Bloom asked whore the table of unit factor* come from. AAonogor Penrod stated from another ordtanco. Some wore changed by him and the Director of Public Service* and it was prepared by o consul­ tant.) Yeas: JasporM, AAoy. Ketchum. Hawkin*. Gray. Campbell, Brower. Bloom. White. Absent: None. Carried. 13. AAoved by Brower, supported by White that the following proclamations bo received ond plac- —William R. Cook for his service on the Hasting* Zoning Board of Appeah. —Lindo Watson for service on the Hastings Ci­ ty/Barry County Airport Commission. —Judith A. Peterson for her service a* County Coordinator. —David Wood lor service as Barry County Sheriff retiring December 31. 1994. fl 1 » 4 ----------... 4 4 ,, U, —mjkmn eoara xscogniiion xnuuiii. Yeas: AM. Absent None. Carried. 14. AAoved by AAoy. supported by White that the bids for a 1995 Articulated Four-Wheel Drive Loader be awarded to Northern Equipment for $66,900.00 Yeas: White. Bloom. Brower. Camp­ bell. Gray. Hawkins. Ketchum. AAoy. JasporM. Ab­ sent: Non*. Curried. 15. Moved by White, supported by Campbell that the revised AAafor Goal* and Policies of the Hastings City Council with the addition of a goal to investigate the Riverside Cemetery be adopted. Yeas: All. Nays: Bloom. Ketchum. Absent: None. Carried. 16. AAoved by Campbell, supported by AAoy thot the City Clerk be authorized to transfer $10,511 KITCHEN CABINETS SALESPERSON • WANTED • Work by appointment part-time, providing friendly, top-quality hands on service & kitchen design to our retail & builder customers. Experience necessary. KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING Thanks to MDA research, for more than a million Americans affected by neuromuscular diseases, Apply in writing to... Barry county lumber Co. P.O. Box C, Hastings, Ml 49058 the future looks brighter than ever 1-800-572-1717 from the General Fund to cover the 1993/94 deficit in the locol Street Fund of $17,155 minus $6,644 In Deferred Revenues os required by th* Deportment of Treasury letter doted 12/19/94. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 17. AAoved by AAoy. supported by Hawkins that th* polk* report for December 1994 and Annual report for 1994 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 18. AAoved by Ketchum, supported by Brower that th* annual 93/94 librarian* report be received and filed. CounciIperson Ketchum stated thot the Librarian doo* a great job and work* well with the library Board. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 19. AAonogor Penrod addressed special meeting* and how they should be handled. They are th* •am* a* regular meetings except excuse* ore not necessary. AAonogor Penrod di*cu**od the Civil Infraction bureau ond was looking for direction a* to whether it should be implemented as soon os posMbio or July I. 1995. a* additxmol funding is necessary for a computer program, staffing and supplies. Attorney Fisher stated that Attorney Fekke* is working with the Michigan Municipal League. They are developng a Local Municipal Traffic Code and researching implementation to make sure it i* okay if it get* challenged. Attorney Fisher belives that th* Uniform Traffic Code I* not a state code and th* stat* disagree*. This will af­ fect what we con collect fines on. Now PCI has not authority and they cite individuals, attorney sends letters, but there is no enforcement. With th* Ovll infractions Ordinance they will be ci fed ond hove to pay. 20. AAoved by JasporM. supported by Hawkins that Civil infraction* Ordinances <273 and <774 be Implemented as pari sf th* 1994/95 budget pro­ cess. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 21. Legislative Coordinator. Campbell slated that he is staying on top of th* Fax Alerts that received ond placed on file. With the positive poti- 95/96 budget. The deadline for ordering the police package is February 28. and this would lock th* on open bld process. old Water Works building o» a temporary location cars ot $17,030.50 each through State purchasing Penrod staled that th* Cable Access ond Youth Council hove also requested um of the building. Polk* Deportment but the Water Works building is not a good location for them. Another location is sulfonts hove completed the field survey and data stated thot the old Water Works building would re­ usable ond doubted if the Red Cross would hove Sion Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. break*. Sitework contractor that the old Water Works building on W. Mill St. be sanitary sewer collection in 2nd Ward. Approx Graded grovel streets: cold patched streets: flood- Hawkins, AAay. Defeated (Ouoroum under Charter 5.9F per City Attorney). required annual Easter 11. AAoved by White, supported by Brower that Hastings AAon's Softball Associaton. to use Fish 22. Moved by Campbell, supported by AAoy to ad journ at B:35 p.m. Road ond approved: AAary Lou Gray. AAoyor Sharon Vickery, City Clerk Director of Publk Services ond pay for th* lights owns the building and maintains the outside and COMMON COUNCIL February. 13. 1995 Common Council mot In regular session In the »i-“ - council - -1! rn- vim ■ iJIvvi . *. --—rnjiiingi ------- i-, 1 r >----rsw-i, on Monday. February 13. 1995 at 7:30 p.m. AAoyor AAary Lou Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll coll wore mombors: Bloom, Campbell. Gray, Ketchum. AAoy. JasporM. White. 2. Moved by Campbell, suppor. xi by AAoy that the excuses of Councilperson Hawkins and Brower bo approved. Yeas AH. Absent: Two. Carried. 3. Pledge to flog. 4. AAoved by White, supported by AAoy that th* minute* of January 16. bo approved with correc­ tion to <5. (add after Gray stated that under 1(d) money should be* provided *or training. 5. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by White thot AngoMo AAcDoald. renter ot 1013 W. Green St. bo allowed to have a dog on their promises but not in pmk. Yeas: Al! Absent Two. Carried. 6. AAoved by Josperss. supported by AAoy that the request of January 26. for th* Council to adopt a resolution for a gaming Hcerwo issued by th* Mkhigon Lottery Commission to th* Thomappl* Art* Council to allow them to hold on ort auction November IB. 1995 bo adopted. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. ~ ' 7. AAoved by AAoy. supported by White that th* request ol Feipou- ch and the Hershey's Company to haM abdeebaH dink at Mb Fish Hatchery Pork on April 22. for 200-290 kids. 16 ond under be ap­ proved with necessory proof of insurance under the Director of Publk Services Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 8 AAoved by Campbell, supported by White that the Ofy AAonogor and the Summoriest Committee come back to Coundl In two weeks with a recom­ mended plan for the location of Summoriest. Yeos: AN: Ncys: One (Blsam). Absent Two. Carried. 9 AAoved by AAay. supported by JasporM that the letter of February 6. from Alike Hawthorne, concerning the drainage ditch, serving K-mort Pkna be received and filed and referred to the City AAonogor and staff to com* bock with a recommen­ dation In two weeks. Yeas: AH. Absent: Two. Carried. 10. Moved by JasporM. supported by White that Me towok** from MMWC Fund for $19409.00 and AAorton Salt for $9,118.70 be approved. Yoos: White. JasporM, AAoy, Ketchum. Gray. Campbell. Bteam. Absent: Brower. Hawkins. Carried. 11. Moved by Jesperao. supported by White that the Invoice from Kalamazoo Banner Works for the DOA Streetscape for $17,585.86 be approved. Yeas: Bloom. Campbell. Gray. AAoy. JasporM. White. Nays: Ketchum. Absent. Brower. Hawkins. 12. AAoved by White, supported by Ketchum that consent Item G be pulled and 'terns A-F ond H received muf filed A. Minutes ol January 9. 1*95 Library Board mooting. 8. AAlnutes of January 11. <995 Hastings City/County Airport meeting. C. Minutes of February 7. 1995 Manning Com­ mission mooting 0. Pros* release announcing award of "Cops Fast" grant to Oty E. Announcement of AAAAL Legislative Con­ ference AAorch 29. 1995. F. Notice from Department ol Treasury. January 24. 1995 Re: Assessor Certtfkction. H. Letter re: Historic District from: AAr. and AArs. Rkhords. 617 W. Green: Mr. and AAr*. Mayo. 803 S. Church: AAr. VanDolsen, 701 S. Church: AAr. WlWoms. no address: AAr. and AArs Wear. 135 W. Walnut: Ms. Bessmor. 125 W. Bond: AAr. Hull. 810 W. Green: and AAr. and Mrs Hull. 810 W. Green. Yeas: AH. Absent: Two. Carried. 13. Consent Horn G recommendation of Locol Of­ ficers Compensation Commission for salary in­ creases for elected official*. Councilperson Ket­ chum wished to reject her pay increoM. Attorney Reher discussed several option*, but stated that council could not vote on just one. must vote on all or none. With no action, raise* become effective 30 days from dote of filing with dork. AAoyor Gray requested an opinion from attorney on the timing cf raises and to work with Oty AAonogor. 14. AAoved by JaporM. supported by White that the resolution to set a publk hearing for AAorch 13. 1995 at 7:45 p.m. for th* vacating ol a portion of Benson Street in the Toffee Addition, be approved. (W. Benson St. in the Toffee Addition from a point approximately 40 foot West of the SE corner of Lot 8. Block 3. of the TaHo* Addition, extending West to the West line of Toffs* Addition). Yeos: All. Noys: One (Ketchum). Absent: Two. Carried. 15. AAoved by White, supported by AAay that th* prodamotlon honoring Richard M. Shuster Day. January 31. 1995 bo received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 16. AAoved by JasporM. supported by Whit* thot th* recommendation for SAS Contractors Inc. be contracted to repair the Fire Station roof for $1,120.00 to vent roof to allow trapped water to <ky. Yeas: AM. Noy* Campbell Absent two Carried. 17. AAoved by Bloom, supported by May that the current bids for the Hanover Village water and sewer project be rejected and manager authorized th* rabid project. AAoyor Gray stated that a special meeting may be required as it takes three weeks to get bid* out and bock. Yeas: All. Absent Two Carried. 18. AAcnoger Penrod staled that the Cops lost grant has been approved to fund one full time of­ ficer for three years with 75/25 funding. (City 25%). He asked council to prioritize thoir policies and goofs ond return to him. Ask council to con­ sider Chief Sarvers request to order two polk* 7. AAoved by Whit*, supported by Brower that Carried. 12. AAoved by Whit*, supported by Browr that 23. Jo* Rahn. Dkoctar of JEDC/Incubator was dustriol Land on Starr School Rood through the dustry. Th* Director of Publk Services has design- dollars. CDBC/State $342,700. Locol match from LDFA. $650,000 would be private money. B. Minutes of 1-25-95 Central Dispatch Ad- D Control Dispatch meeting schedule ior 1995. F. February 1995 Industrial Incubator report. Beautiful ra: 1995 Ponsetto, 1022 S. Jefferson; AAr. Chuck McCabe. Legislative Conference in Lansing AAorch 29. with 77lh. Yeas: AN. Absent: Two. Carried. Council received a copy of the transition plan. dtoator. Campbell be allowed to fund for rood construction for the City of Hastings. Hawkins. Carried. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk COMM ON COUNCIL February 27. 1995 Absent: Two. Carried. 21. AAoved by Brower, supported by Whit* that the recommendation of the Youth Council Board to the YMCA board effective March 30. 1995. bn con­ firmed. Yeas: Ail. Akeont. Two. Carried. City Hall. Council Chambers, Hastings. Michigan. 1. Present at roll coll were members. Brower. 3, Moved by White, supported by Brower that Yeas: All. Nays Bloom. Absent: Two. Carried. Polk* Deportment two spaces for polk* only, in the Courts ond Law parking lot. Parking on Court Carried 26. Legislative Coordinator. Frank Campbell Carried. Ehlers concerning Federal man- District Study Committee was present and In- within certain pages. They did on indopth study of Justice. surveying residents within th* district, they sup- rhe new Histork District ordinance be referred to to give their presentation. Two. Carried. March 20. at 7:00 p.m. be scheduled for a study session with the Histork District Study Committee. the Historic District Study Committee document be Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (3/16) �Papa 12 — The Hastlnos Banner — Thursday, March 16, 1995 Saxons fall to Trojans in district finals, 65-44 After defeating Wayland 61-54 in over­ time last Ticsday. the Hastings vanity bas­ ketball team was beaten up by a rejuvenated Tbomapplc-Kullogg squad 65-44 in the dis­ trict finals Saturday. The Saxon offense played like the dickens to get around TKs 6-foo(-6 center Steve Convene and the speedy hands of Matt Liu and Andy brewer. Converse led the Trojans with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Jerry Postma was also a man the Saxons needed to contain, but he was able to come up with 15 points in the contest. Top scorer for Hastings was Fred files with 14. The Saxons fell behind 25-13 by the half and were outscored in the third period 17-9. They were unable .c mount a threat on the Trojan’s lead after that. Coach Don Schiis said the Saxons ran into a team which was playing in top form. "They are playing some of the best bas­ ketball they have been playing all year." Schils said. "We ran into them on a good night." The Trojans struggled in the final few games of the season, losing to Hamilton and winning a one-point game over Delton. The Saxons finish the season 3-18. YMCA NEWS: JV spikers end season with win The Hasting* junior varsity volleyball team ended the season. recently with a win over Charlotte 15-4,15-7. The team end* Ute aeaaon with a 24-9-4' overall record and a 5-2 standing in the Twin Valley. Jodie Songer led the team with 13 point*, including 10 ace*, over Charlotte, while Rachel Nynrom and Erin Dudley (cored four each. Tammy Obreiter and Meghann Murphy bad three service point*. Janette Jennings and Shannon Lundstnun led the team in kill*, follwed by Nystrom and Songer. Coach Mclva Nyttrom raid the entire team had a very good aeaaon. tC League W-L Union Bank...................................................... 10-2 Carpenters Plumbing........................................ 8-4 Carts Market......................................................64 Ag. Boys............................................................. 64 Riverbend............................................................3-9 Iron Heads.......................................................... 3-9 A League ISG............................................................... „...9-3 Blain Landscaping...........................................7-5 Petersons............................................................ 64 NAC..................................................................... 4-8 Hamiltons Excavating.................................... 4-8 B League: Minor Hearing Aid Cenier........................................ 1|-|. Viking.................................................................. 7-5 Hartings Drill Team......................................... 5-7 Larry Poll Realty.............................................. 4-8 Pennock Hospital.............................................. 3-9 Delton's state wrestler Link Pape, here effecting an escape from Scon SeUer ol Caro. M one match shy al a medal In the Stale Class B Individual Wrestling Tournament, Saturday. He lost by a tai to Salzer, but won his second match 5-1 over Dan Eschtruth ot Haslette. Ho loot to Andrew Dubrov* ol Reed City In Ms final heavyweight match. Pape, the only wrestler tram Delton to make lhe state finals, ended the season with a 34-10 record. B League: Minor Lakewood Merchants....................................11-1; Hastings Merchants......................................... 64 Bosley Pharmacy.............................................. 4-8, Clearview Professional................................... 3-9. Results ' C League — Union Bank 45 vs. Carpenters Plumbing 47; Iron Heads 37 vs. Riverbend' 32; Ag. Boys won by forfeit over Carts* Market. J B-major league champions from lhe Lakewood Merchants (first row from left): Q. Farrell, L. Hazel and E. Salazar. Second row: 8. Warren, T. Wellman, K. SheNenbarger, Doug Musbach and Duane Musbach. A League — ISG 92 vi. Hamilton Ex-< cavating 90, Petersons won by forfeit over NAC; Blair Landscapping 79 vs. Hamilton Excavating 64; ISG won by forfeit over NAC. YMCA High School Indoor Beaver Cleavers........ Soccer Kkkerx...~.*'. Garbage men.............. . Numero Uno. A4eague basketball champs tram tou ncuoa (urwt row trom tail): j. uenne. A. Trahar. Second row: K. Kutch, L. Mchols. S. Thompson and D Willison. Missing trom photo ar* M.Brown. S. O'Mara, N. WMson and S. Eggleston. W-L-T3-00' ...2-1-0: ...0-2-0', ...o-2-a Team W-L* Hastings Burial Vault...................................... 64)' Adult Indoor soccer league champs, sponsored by Dimmer, McPhlllips and Doherty Law Offices include (first row from left): Bill Doherty. Tom Owen. Shaun Price and Jim Barrett. Second row: Dave Stuart, Scott Ricketts, Chris Ricketts and Gary Wooster. K3.................................................................... ,.5-n Goodenough Goodie*...................................... 4-2* BWA.....................................................................4-2/ Ray James Elec................................................ 3-3, Backe Construction......................................... 2-4Ranger Tool and Die.......-............................ Trie Office........................................................J-4» Hanover House/Garrison.................................1-5 McDonald s........................................................ 1-5 r J BOWLING SCORESt-^ Sunday Night Ml nd Freeman'* 65-35: Fearsomt 4 61-35; Alley Can 58W-41W; HAL 58-4';; Holey Roller* 54-46. B.S.er* 53-47; Die'jard* 52H-47W; Rookie* 51W-48W; Friend* 51-49; Misfit* 48- 52; Tasmanian* 48-52; Dynamites 46W-53W; Load Hog* 46-54; Beginners 44H-55M; Undecided 41-59; Really Rotten* 40W-59W; 9 usd A Wiggle 39-57; Hooter Crew 35-46. Womens High Series and Games — D. Lambeth 198-518; D. Baramus 181-515; T. Huey 217-478; P. Miller 189-468; P. Freeman 174-441; B. Asptnall 146-352; L. Barnum 198; K. Becker 188; L. Davis 183; D. VanCampen 182; S. Sanborn 170; M. Briggs 168; S. Snider 161; S. Smendberg 162; L. Friend 152. Mens High Series and Games — J. Bar timus 227-570; D. Vickers 192-533; R. Fay 214-521; D. Friend 190-519; K. Bustee 183-517; B. Hodges 175-501; S Sanborn 219-498:1. Barnum 211;K. Lambeth 196; G. Snyder 187; F. Mead 180; W Smedberg 174: B Drayton 174; T. lames 165; E. Gates 137. Bowierettes Hecker Ins. 62-42; Kent Oil 58-46; Cartion Center Exc. 52-52; Dorothy's Hair Styling 49- 55; Bennett Ind. 43W-6OW; DJ. Electric 43W-60W. Good Games and Series — G. Porter 174-440; J. Pettcngill 151; J. Elliston 156; S. Drake 169-465; B Hathaway 187-502; S. Merrill 174; M. Garber 184-477; T. Christopher 233-547; K. Fowler 166; W O'Dell 153-421. C-league champions Irom Union Bank (first row Irom left): Ted Stuart. Mike Rodriguez and Devin Laveogood Second row: Ken Cast onia. Jett Chmielewski. Doug Ressner. Corey Baley and Jerry CoKson Softball umpires needed in Freeport Umpires are needed for women s and co-ed softball games in the Freeport area. Games will be held on Thursday and Friday night. She said there will be a meeting for anyone interested, no experience necessary, at the community center in Freeport. March 19 at 4 p.m. For more information contact Bill Heath at 948-2869. Thursday A.M. Hummers 66-42; Hastings Bowl 62-46; Varneys 6IV4-46W; Slow Pokes 60-48; Bosleys 57V4-5OVS; Thomapplc Trading Pon 53W-54W; Question Marks 51H-56W; Lef­ tovers 51-57; Algonquin Farm 47-61; LeHarves 45 "6-62 VS; Valley Realty 45-63; N He-N-Gales 4314-64 Vi. Good Gaines and Series — J. Lewis 192-514; P Fisher 193-487; I. Ruthniff 203-481; P Godbey 174-456; 1 McKeough 157-442; M Dull 145-409; B. Seiton 140- 404; S. Salazar 138-339; K. Moore 141- 330; B Bodo 127-308; K. Thomason 163; G. Scobey 155; O. Gilloos 155; F. Schneider 147; B. Moore 146; C. Swinkunas 145; S. Dryer 143; C. Ryan 142; D. Collier 141; M. Sleinbrecter 136; N. Moucoulis 132; L. Allen 132; B Estep 131; 1 Piper 115. Monday Mixers Mictelob 63-41: Rowdie Giris 61-43; TM Lassies 59-45; Hanzler Tours 57-51; Hastings Bowl Siners 57-47; Mr. Braces 5614-51W; Three Pomes Tack 56-48; Dewey* Auto Body 48-56; Jo'* Bookkeeping 45-59; Gtrrbachs 45-59; Unique Washtub Duo 42V4-6U4; Outward Appearance 38-66. Good Gama* and Series — D. Kelley 208-564; H. Hewitt 178-459; D. Snyder 168-473; S. Lancaster 166467; K. Sutfin 218-495; K. Keeler 169-482; L. Potter 203-481; L. Perry 162-456; R. Shapley 231-553; B. Anders 171-482; K. Becker 203-551. Good Games — B Johnson 161; L. Friend 140; D. Larsen 165; R. Davenport 177; P. Cooley 155; N. Morgan 147; M. Snyder 155; M Meehan 130; C. Allen 167; S. Cole 161; S. Solmes 162; G. Gibson 185; C. Beckwith 162. Thursday Angels Ray James Elec. 71-37; Outboard Inn 67 Vi-40W; Nashville Chiro. 5652; Big B's 55-49 (4 games); Up* and Downs 54-54; Melaleuca Inc. 52 Vi-55 V4; Cedar Creek 40-56 (4 games); Trouble Shooters 24-76. Good (tames and Series — C. Mugridge 153; S. Dunn 159; K. McMillon 178; J. Hurless 185-512; K. Leinaar 162-428; L. Apsey 178-529; B. Cuddahee 182-526; P Fisher 200-467; S. Varney 174-467; Sam 198-567; K. Carr 161; S. Greenfield 172: T. Loftus 171; S. Everett 148. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 65-43; Mace's Ph. 64-44; Friendly Home Parties 6OV4-47V4; Varney's Stables 6OV4-47W; HAS Machine 57V4-5OV4; Eye and Ent Specialists 5544-5244; Misfits 50 >6-57 "6 5; Nashville Chiropractic 49-59; Lifestyles 39 V6-68 "6. Valley Realty 38-70 High Game* and Series — M. Snyder 207-521; G. Otis 180-500: E. Hammontree 167-458; S. Merrill 172-470; P. Castleberry 177-447; D. Bums 152-433; S. DraW 157-431; D Moore 147-406; R Reichard 149-393; B. Witaxt 157-408; B. Eatep 192-410; P. Smith 190; J. Pettengdl 160; DBrewer 152; J. DoMer 149; N. Varney 169f C. Gslvin 170. Senior Citizen* Nash 79-29; Woodmansee 74-34; Schlacter'1 6642; Otis 63W-44W; Kuempd 57)4-5016; t Friend 54H-53W; Ludescher 54W-53V4; > Brodock 54-54; D Hall 5OW-57W; Snyder ! 53-55; Moucoulis 48-60; Kasinsky 48-60. N. ' Hall 48-60. Keeler 46-62. Beckwith 4662; ! Jeaick 45-63; Brewer 44W-63H; M. Hall 38-70. Ladka High Game - I. Hilaon 129; B. ' Miner ISO; C. Trumbull 157; Maison 164; B. ! Hathaway 161; G. Otis 163; J Baker 131; M. Dull 169; B. Johnson 175; D Brewer 161; J’T Kaimsky 178; V. Slocum 157; M. Haywood , 72; O. Potter 150. . Mem High Game - T Spoelstra 172; R.i > Nash 17g; B. Lewis 130; D Hall 170; R.' Foster 157; B Myen 154; P. Ous 170; JC " Mulder 154; C. jestek 220; B Terry 209; C. i Roe 157; B. Adgtae 165; O. Terpening 168.'! Tuesday Mixed Culkxa Construction 35-17; Thornapple Lake Trading Pon 31-21; Woodmansee Coastntcuon 31-21; Pin Seekers 29-23; Consumer* Concrete Z7-25; Lil Demonds 24-27; Neil'* Printing 22-30; Country Bump­ kin* 21-31; Black Steep 20-32; Ma*otVDavi* Line 19-33. Lon Points 1. Mens High Games A Series R. Haise 197; D. Hsuse 174; D. Gillon* 158; M Beck 170-490; D. Vickers 267-658; T.! Neymeiyer 550; H. bowman 188. Womens High Games A Series F. Rmhruff 209; E. Johnson 191-515; D. McCole 462 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 16, 1995 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE SALE - Default hot been mod* In tho condition* ol o mortgog* mod* by Douglas S COOK and Cathy J. COOK, husband ond wtl* to MoartwoH Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Cor­ poration. Mortgage* dated October 19. 1989 ond recorded on Octobsr 24. 1989. in Liber 490. on page 145. BARRY County Records. Mkhigon and assigned by sold Mortgagee to BARCI A YSAME RICAN MORTGAGE CORPORA TXJN. a North Carolina Corporation by an assign ■aont doted Octobsr 30. 1909. and recorded on November B. 1909. in Uber 490. on poge 823. BARRv County Records. Mkhigon. on whkh mor­ tgage th*c* Is claimed to be du* of th* dot* h*r*of the sum ol FIFTY THREE THOUSAND TWO HUN DRED FORTY NINE DOLLARS AND 61 CENTS (353.249.61). including interest at 10.500% per Under th* power ol solo contained In said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case mod* ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given thot said mortgage wilt bo foracteeed by a sole ol the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at publk vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hostings. Mkhigon at 11 ^0 AAA. o'doch on Thursday. March 30. 1995. Soid premise* are situated in VHXAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE. BARRY County. Michigm.. ond ar* doscribsd as: US 7. Bloch 17 ol I.N. Keeler* Addition to the -K-aortviim accorasng to m* recorooa plat thereof as rocor sed in Libor 1 ol Man on Pogo 13. In Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall bo one monthfs) Irom the dote ol such sale, unless an affidavit ol occupancy or intent to occupy Is recorded in accor­ dance with 1948Q 600.3341 (d) and given to the mortgagee, In which cos* the redemption period shall bo 6 f aonthfs) Irom the dote ol such sole. Doted February 16. 1995 Trott and Trott. P.C Attorneys and Counselors 30900 Tslsgreph Rood. Suite XI Bingham Farm*. Michigan 48025 Rte 899010232 BARCIAYSAM8MCAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION (3-16) (815)836-1661 Exchange ‘Citizens of the Month’ named MOfTTOAGC SALI D*4oult having boon mad* in th* term* and con­ dition* ol a certain mortgage which wo* mode on the 19th day ol October. 1989. by LARRY E BURD SR., and LOUANNE BURD, husband and wHo. os Mortgagor to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. a credit union organised and •■istmg und*r th* lows ol th* Unit*d States. os Mortgage*, ond recorded ki the 77th doy ol October. 1989. in the office ol the Register ol Deed* lor Barry County and Stat* ol Michigan in Libor 490 ol Record*. Page 311. on which mortgage there i* claimed to be due ond unpaid on th* date hereol 333.665.77 principal and interest ot 10.25 % per annum, ond no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instifuted to recover th* d*bt secured by soid mor­ tgage or any port therol and th* power ot sate in by reason ol such default Notice is hereby giv*n thot on the 6th doy ol April. 1995. at two o clock in th* afternoon of th* east door ol the Courthouse in th* City ol Hotting*. Stat* ol Michigan that being the place ol holding the Circuit Court lor th* County ol Barry th*r* will be offered for soi* and sold to th* highest bidder ot publk auction or vendue the premises hereinafter described, for th* purpose of satisfy­ ing th* amount du* and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage together with interest to dot* of tote and legal cost* and expenses, including th* attorney tee allowed by low. and also any sums which may be paid by th* undersigned necessary to protec* its interest in th* promises, which promises or* described a* situate in the Township ol Barry. County of Barry and Stat* ol Mkhigon ond described as follows, to wtt: COMMENCING AT THE ^CxTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 34. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46D5” EAST. ALONG ( THE NORTH LINE OF SA® SECTION 34. A DISTANCE OF 334 35 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF BROOK LODGE ROAD THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 34D5 EAST ALONG THE CENTERUNE OF SA® ROAD. 741.10 FEET THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 0135“ WEST, ALONG THE CENTERLINE 153.60 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINU­ ING SOUTH 00 DEGREES 01 '55“ WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 300 FEET THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 43* EAST 445.39 FEET TO A CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY; THENCE NORTH 11 DEGREES 30T9" WEST. ALONG SA® RIGHT-OFWAY. 306 69 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 43 WEST 384.12 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINN ING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OYER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES. The period of redemption will be six month* from dot* ol sate unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600-3241 a. in whkh co** the redemption period shall be 30 day* from th* date ol such sate. Dated: February 20. 1995 HRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION REED. STOVER I O’CONNOR. P.C. 800 Camerico Building Koiomaroo. Ml 49007 By: Robert C. Engels, One of H* Attorneys (3/23) MOITBMK FCNKCLOMMl SALK MORTGAGE Sr-IE-Default ho* been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Ctero L. Ellis and Mary J. Ellis, husband ond wife (original mor­ tgagors) to COMERICA BANK (f/k/a Security No­ tional Bank of Battle Croak), Mortgagee, dated Ju­ ly II. 1978 and recorded on Jufy 17. 1978. in Uber 237. an poge 122. BARRY County Record*. Michigan, an whuh mortgage there I* claimed to be duo ot the date hereof th* sum of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY SIX DOLLARS AND 01 CENTS (3IB.436.01). including interest at 11.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mor­ tgage and lhe statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given thot sold mortgage will be foreclosed by o sate of the mortgaged prseilies, or some part of them, at publk vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings Michigan ot 11:00 a.m. o'clock on April 6. 1995. Said promisee ar* situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. BARRY County. Michigan and or* described a*: Commencing at the West 1 ZB post ol the South side of Sectton 22. thence North 29 rod* for ploce of beginning, thence North on the West 1 /8 line 22 rod* to the center of highway M-37. thence Easter­ ly and Southerly along the center of sold highway to a point directly East of the point of beginning, thence West to point of beginning. Town 1 North. Rango 8 West. Johnstown Township. The redemption period shall 6 monthfs) from the date of such sate, unloss determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in whkh cose the redemption period shall be X doy* from th* dote of such sate. February 23. 1995 COMERfCA BANK Trott and Trott. P.C. Attomey* and Counselors 30000 Telegraph Road. Suite XI Bingham Farms. Mkhigon 48025 F.te 495020448 (3/23) Hastings Exchange Club Citizens of the Month for March at Southeastern Elementary are (from left) David Wilson and Tyler Tossava, with teacher Beverly Baron. Citizen of the Month for March at Pleasantview Elementary Is Rob Baker, with Principal Jo Stebbins. Hastings Middle School winners of the Student of the Month awards for March are (front, from left) Patti Stockham and Tara Stockham and (back) Cathy Anderson and Hannah Schroeder. Absent from the photo are Samatha Miller and Michael Courtright. ine Maron Exchange Club of Hastings’ “Citizens of the Month" from Centra! Elementary School are (front, from left) Amy Abbott, Cart Furrow and Keill Flohr, with (back) teacher Dave Freitas. i im vvt son and jenny Heuss are the St. Rose School sixth-graders who earned Citizen of the Month honors for February and March. They are shown with teacher Diane Brighton. Northeastern Elementary students who have been Citizens of the Month for March Include (from left) Noviskey and Kara Hill, with teacher Delores Garland. Turkey workshop set at Bob’s AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. t MMBNB Bob’« Gun and Tackle Shop of Hastings is boating in annual Turkey Hunters Workshop Saturday, March IS. Numerous seminars are scheduled throughout lhe day covering turkey hunting basics, advanced turkey hunting techniques, how to create and improve habitat for turkeys aad other wildlife, and projects of the Na­ tional wad Turkey Federetioa. Seminars w ill be conducted by members of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), Michigan D.N.R.. and Quaker Boy. Free admission. Store hours day of show are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Buy HomeCresI Cabinetry Get a Free Whirlpool Disposer Or Your Choice Of One Whirlpool Appliance At A Steell* What a deal1 Buy any style cf HomeCresl cabinetry and get a Whirlpool appliance at a steal! You’ll find a wide selection of cabinets to choose from — featuring Quality solid wood doors — in today’s hottest styles and finishes, including *32 styles •4 different woods oak. ash. hickory and maple •European style laminates •white raised panel doors March 11 Through April 30, 1995 aurtott 'C co£>'*5 i<te» at b& te fov* moc STEAIADEAL Carpet, Vinyls, Corornic Til© 105 N. Main, Nashville,_MI 49073 Replacement Windows Building and Remodeling (517) 852-3906 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat. 9 to 12 KITCHEN li RATH Of HON I For more details contact Bob’s Gun and Tackle Shop. Inc.. 2208 Gun Lake Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058, phone (616) 9454106 GIRL, Anna Rose Creek, boro al CHathe Medical Center, Olathe. Ks. on Feb. 12. 1995 al 12:51 p.m. lo Ron and Julie (Corrigan) Creek. Olathe. Ks., weighing 9 lbs.. 6 oca. and 20Vi inches long. She has a big brother. Alexander, three yean old. Her grandparents are Bill and Kay Corrigan and Jim and Frieda Jaynes, both of Hastings. Fred and Elsie Cizek of Traer, Iowa. Greant grandmc*he*, Carolina Arens of Hastings SEER CORN CLEARANCE Pioneer • DeKalb • Asgrow Golden Harvest • Jacques • Crows Renk • Select • TriState ’2O.OO-'5O.OO/Bag Buy from March 20-25, 9 AM - 5 PM 818/829-9803 or 818/891-0079 (mm corner of M-43 and M-B9 go 1 mile watt and w mile north on 30th atreat, Richland. Ml SKILLED TRADES POSITION AVAILABLE The Tyden Seal Company, Inc., located In Hastings, Michigan has Immedlste openings for 1st and 2nd shift skilled trades Individuals. Applicants must be certified journeymen or have 8,000 documented hours In the mschlne repair trade. Journeymen Machine Repair must have the ability to repair, rebuild and troubleshoot specially designed production machinery. We offer top hourly rates plus a companyfunded benefit package. Interested candidates may apply In person at The Viking Corporation Personnel Office located at 210 N. Industrial Park Rd. or call 616-945-9501. An Equal Opportunity Employer MIE �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 16, 1995 Nashville man acquitted of sex, stalking chaiges A 29-year-old Nashville man was acquit­ ted Friday in Barry County Circuit Court of charges that be bad sex with a 15-year-old girl in 1993 and stalked the victim and her family last year. A jury found Todd S. Andler not guilty of the charges at about 6:30 Friday evening at the conclusion of a two week trial. Andler was charged with aggravated stalking and two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. He stood mute to the stalking charge in July and the other charges last March. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf In other recent court business: • A May 22 trial was scheduled for a 26year-old Hickory Comers man accused of setting fire to a motor home in October. A May 10 final pre-trial was also set for Loonie L. Mann. Mann .s charged with one count of burn­ ing insured property. That charge is a felony punishable by a maximum of 10 years in prison. He stood mute to the chaige in February and a not guilty plea was entered on his be­ half. Mann is one of three men accused of set­ ting fire to the motor home. Paul J. Vanden­ berg. 35. of Hickory Comas, and Norman L. Mann. 31. of Battle Creek, face identical charges in the case. Vandenberg and Norman Mann stood mute to the charges in February, and not guilty pleas were entered on their behalves Vandenberg is scheduled for a March 16 pre-trial. Norman Mann is also set to stand trial May 22. and a May 10 final pre-trial has been scheduled for Mm. Police who Investigated the case said the motor home belonged to Vandenberg, who was serving aa a lieutenant on the Hickory Comers Hre Department and was a reserve police officer with the Prarieville Police De­ COURT NEWS: partment at the time of the incident. Investi­ gators allege that Vandenberg asked the Manns to bum the motor home. The fire occurred the morning of Oct. 27 at the comer of Lang and Sheffield roads, police said. Hickory Comas firefighters and Barry Township police responded to the Naze. • An April 3 trial was scheduled for a 34ycar-old Battle Creek man accused of raping a woman in December. A March 30 final pre-trial was also scheduled for Louis Wilson Jr. Wilson is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct . punishable by up to life in prison. The charges allege Wilson used force or coercion to have oral and vaginal sex with the woman, thaeby causing her personal injury He stood mule to the charges in February, and not guilty pleas were entered on his be­ half. • A 29-year-old Freeport man accused of assaulting another man with a pistol in February stood mute lo the charge. A not guilty plea was entered on behalf of Rodd B. Vanlcwen. He faces a charge of assault with a dan­ gerous weapon, which is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine or both. A March 30 pre-trial was scheduled. • An April 24 trial was scheduled for a 35year-old Battle Creek man accused of pos­ Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cail...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 7 \alianal or Renf RICE LAKE ONTARIO CEDAR COVE RESORT New A reoovMed houaekeeping rrnngm, food fubim. boat reol1-905-753-2370 II anted BABYSITTER NEEDED far 31 three children in my home. •st be dependable with refrentei A own transportation a ptet. Call after 10am. 795-4732 WANTED: Wood Chest Dressa. Call after 5.00pm 945-2090. ( immunity Satires FUNDRAISER FOR MICHI­ GAN JAYCEES which benefit all area Jaycees. Moonlight Bowling Friday, March 17, 12:30AM start, at Cbezami Complex. Division and 54th in Wyoming. Come out and support the communities your Jaycess support_____________ TEAMS NEEDED FOR Middleville softball league. Monday and Tuesday nights, call 795-3928 for information ask for Kyle or Sherry. Ilusincss Services HAS YOUR YARD GOT the winter blahs? Call Short) s Lawn Service to straighten it out Junk. Trash. Brush. ecL.removcl. Mowing, raking, minor landscaping, eel... (616)948-3637. Insured. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property’Debt consolidation•Turoed down? problem credit? We can help!•Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage &. Finm.-e Corp, 1-MMF968-2221 Free consultation.___________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. F in mates, Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages. all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. 1<A BUY. SELL AVON Eon up to 50*. Local representative. Call Janice 517-566-8338 or 1-800-484-8245 751________ J<>/n II timed LICENSED DAYCARE: DF080Q24639. OnM-37.1 mite south of Middleville. 4 full-time openings. Christian values taughL 616-795-2527 MisceUaneous BEDROOM SET 7 piece oak finish with vanity, end tables and firm mattresses. Cost $900 (3 months ago), sell $300 OBO 517-372-0713_______________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Biss, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish. Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM. INC„ 08988 35th Sl. Gobles. Ml 49055 -Phone: (6 1 6)-628-2056 Days (616J-624-6215 Evenings. KEVIN MATTHEWS, I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!! You've made me the happiest woman alive! I'm Sorry! Love you foreva, Kim Smead. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Stump grinding, insured. 721-8733 or 945-468*’ John Gaskill. I <>r Sale BEAUTIFUL 8 PIECE OAK finish bedroom outfit with Orthopedic firm queen size mattress set still in plastic, 2 months old, cost $1,000 new. sacrifice $300. Call 1-517-699-2251,___________ BEAUTIFUL 3 PIECE LIVING ROOM outfit, 'Coun try Blue’ couch, loveseal and chair, one month old, sacrifice $300. 1-517-699-4148. QUEEN BRASS BED with orthopedic mattresses and beaut­ iful headboard. 3 months old. $225 OBO. 517-372-0713 SEALY POSTURPEDIC KING SIZE Mattress set, 'Deluxe Model' 2 months old still in plastic, cost $1,200 new, sacrifice $350. 1-517-676-6414. ADVE«Tl$£MENT Swiss Scientists Discover Amazing New Energy Product lapan, SwntrW-Alter 25 yearv of mearuh Acttve-S was developed wuh the help of Swiss Labomonn under the guidance oTPrafeaacrC A Meyer After extensive testing with amazing results. Active-8 i* no* avail■Ne u tte Uaaed States Scien tuts art amazed at Active-!’* results on improved memory, Mtaude and afhletk performance In a double blind croaa-over tnal on unrversir. students m Ita­ ly. Actnr-8 was given twice daily for 12 weeks The results were ashmidung Students ob­ tained higher scores in math, logk and physical education The nc» discovery has been a windfall for w«rtmg and ac U*e people that seem to ran short of energy around mid afternoon and need a little extra lift to get them through the day. Acuvc-8 when taken in the mor mng give* a sustained, balanc­ ed form of energy throughout the day During an interview in Chicago, a beautician staled. T used to go home exhausted after bring on my feet al! day Now it s just incredible I go home with extra energy and really en­ joy ray family more " Active-8 b a necessary bomt for students, professionals and senior citizens A limned supply of Acuve-8 is now available in the Pharmacy of the following K-Man Hastings 802 W Slate Street (616) 948AMI . Rea! It.stale •ATTR..CTIVE RATES* FREE PREQUALIFICATIONS’MONEY TO LOAN FOR PURCHASE'REFINANCE*INCOMEPROPERTY*COMMERC1AL*MANUFACTURED HOMES*FARMS*HOMES WITH EXCESS ACREAGE OK* LEASING AVAILABLE FOR FARM EQL'IPMENT’WE BUY LAND CONTRACTS•GET MONEY FROM YOUR HOME NOW! CREDIT NO PROBLEM! TYLER MORTGAGE COMPANY 414-MS^SOI 1-800-795-LF.ND Recreation 18FT. BOAT & TRAILER 72 open bow with 1988 125 bone outboard motor, $4,000. Call after 3pm. 852-2237_________ 1980 CORSIA TRAVEL TRAILER 26*. Considering trade on land contract. 616-948-3382_______________ 1984 HONDA ASCOT 500cc. low miles, very clean, runs great, $1,500. Call after 4pm. 948-3632, or teave message. MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET Sunday, March 19th, 11:00am-5:00pm. Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo. For furth­ er information 616-668-2175. Help Wanted ADDRESS ENVELOPES Part time at home, make $200 a day, enclose a self addressed stamped envelope. Dept. 41, P. O. Box 7153, Richmond, VA 23221. BUY. SELL AVON Earn up to 50%. Local representative Call Janice 517-566-8338 or 1-800-484-8245-1751________ CHURCH SECRETARY, PART TIME Send resume to Hope United Methodist Church; PO Box 410, Hastings. Ml 49058_______________________ NOW HIRING, $420 PER WEEK TO START! CUSTOMER SERVICE. Local factory outlet now has 13 immediate openings in it's Customer Service Department, must be a high school graduate & be able to start immediately, excellent benefit package. & monthly profit sharing. For interview call 616-948-8456 between llam-5pm._________ PART-TIME WORKERS WANTED TO HAND PREPARE MAILING LABELS. YOU MUST HAVE A TYPEWRITER, COMPU­ TER OR GOOD HAND­ WRITING. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS. 1-809-474-2812 (L.D. RATES APPLY). ZOO ATTENDENTS WANTED for animal care. Food service, guest service and clerical. Starting wage $4.50 per hour. Apply in person at Binder Park Zoo 7400 Division Dr Battle Creek. M-F. 9-5. E.O.E sessing cocaine in September and being a habitual offender. A motion hearing and final pre-trial war also scheduled for Steve O. Marshall on April 6. Marshall is charged with possessing less than 25 grams of cocaine, a felony that car­ ries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $25,000 find, or both. He also faces a count of driving with a li­ cense that was suspended for failing to an­ swer a citation. That is a misdemeanor pun­ ishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. Marshall is accused of being a habitual of­ fenda. fourth offense, which could raise the maximum sentences on the otha charges to 15 years in prison. He stood mute to the counts in December and not guilty pleas were entaed on his be­ half • A 32-year-old Freeport woman accused of delivering marijuana in 1993 pleaded guilty lo one of the charges against her. Tamera M. Spaulding pleaded guilty to the charge she delivered marijuana as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop two other marijuana delivery charges pend­ ing against Spaulding. The prosecutor also agreed to recommend at Spaulding's sentencing that she receive no more than one year in jail. Delivering marijuana is punishable by up to four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Sentencing was scheduled for April 6. • A 38-year-old Hasm.^s man accused of drunk driving and driving with a suspended license in January stood mute to the charges against him. Not guilty pleas wae entered on Jack B. Hull's behalf. Hull is charged with drunk driving, third offense, which is punishable by one to five years in prison, or a $500 to $5,000 fine, or • A 35-year-old Middleville man stood mute lo charges he committed welfare fraud between 1992 and 1993. Not guilty pleas were entaed on behalf of lidward T. Parks. Parks is cLYged with collecting more than $500 of wclftrr through fraud and receiving more than $500 of welfare by failing to in­ form the Department of Social Services of a change In his income status. Both charges are punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both An April 6 pre-trial was scheduled. • An April 3 trial was sa for a 35-year-old HasUngs man accused of writing more than $100 worth of bad checks last summa A March 30 final pre-trial was also scheduled for Richard J. Farrell. Farrell is charged with three counts of uttering and publishing bad checks. Each count is punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Assault victim is recovering A 30-year-old Nashville man who was stabbed March 3 in an apparent robbery of his home was released from the hospital Friday. Daniel Gallup, of 1 9 Thornapple Lake Road, suffered stab wi unds to his bead and arm in the assault, rhich police believe occurred between 2 and 4 a.m. March 3. Gallup was discovered about 1 p.m. the next day by some friends who went to his home, police said. Though Gallup was released from the hospital, police said he is "recovering slowly." Da. Sgt. I-ou Quinn of the Hastings post in Hastings is investigating the assault with the help of Det. Sgt. George Howell of the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Quinn said Wednesday that there have been no new developments in the case and there are no suspects at this time. Gallup was discovered by friends when they stopped by the bouse and found blood in the snow by the door, police said. They went to get help, then broke into the home, where they found him badly beaten. Quinn said thae had been a struggle in Lhe house, which was "ransacked." The assault may have happened during a drug-related robbery, he said. Hickory Comers woman foils burglary attempt on her home by Nkk Hoffman Staff Writer Quick thinking by a 47-year-old Hickory Corners woman Sunday helped area police arrest two Galesburg teenagers accused of breaking into her home. Deputies at the Barry County Sheriffs Department said they arrested Andrew L. Rousch. 17. and Michael E. Diamond. 18, in the incident. Both wae arraigned Monday in 56th District Court on charges of first-degree home invasion. They each had a $10,000 cash bond set for them and were scheduled for prr-exams March 20. The victim told deputies she was awakened just after 5 a.m. Sunday by someone ringing ha doorbell and knocking on ba door. The woman's home was burglarized Friday, so she decided not to answa the door or tum on any lights, police said. She instead called Central Dispatch to report a possible break-in attempt, and the dispatchers sent deputies to the scene. Dispatchas stayed on the line with the woman while lhe police were on their way. The woman soon beard someone break into ba home through the back door, deputies said. She told deputies that two burglars began searching through the rooms of the house. The womac hid by laying down on the floor next to ba bed with the telephone, deputies ■ said. The burglars did enter the room where the woman was. but they did not sec ha and soon left the room to go to anotha part of the bouse. They returned to the bedroom a few minutes later, however. This time they spotted lhe woman, screamed and ran from the home. By then one deputy had arrived at the borne, police said. He was approaching the house and waiting for otha deputies to arrive when he beard a loud noise that sounded like a door slam. He then saw two people running from lhe home toward him. The deputy said be stepped out from behind a tree, identified himself, and told the two runners to clop. Instead they turned around and started fleeing in the otha direction. The deputy chased them and tackled one from behind. He held him on the ground until otha deputies arrived on the sCene. The other young man fled into woods northeast of the home. A K-9 unit from the state police post in Wayland was called in to track him. The dog helped police locate the second man hiding in a tree. He reportedly was injured in the face and hands from running into trees and branches while fleeing through the woods in the dark. Hastings man charged with drunk driving HASTBiGS — A 29-ye»-old Hastings man was arraigned in 56lh District Court Friday oo i charge ot dnmk driving, third otferae. A March 22 preliminary exam was scheduled lor Robert W. Webb, of 414 S. Jefferson, and a $2,000,10 percent bond was set lor him. Hastings City Police said they arrested Webb in a traffic nop last Thursday. Officers said lhev pulled him over on North Broadway at 8:30 p.m. after they discovered he had an improper license plate on his car. He was arrested for driving on a suspended license, officers said. During the arrest, officers noticed Webb smelled of alcohol. A breath lest showed Webb had a blood alcohol level of .14 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. Besides lhe drunk driving charge. Webb was charged with driving with a suspended licetne. second offense, and was ticketed for improperly using a license pine. Auto mishap injures Battie Creek woman BARRY TWP. — A 40-year-old Battle Creek woman was injured Tuesday when the car she was riding in went off Drake Road and into a ditch. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. Carol J. Lake reportedly sought ba own treatment. Deputies said the car was dnven by Jeanenne C. Gonty. 50, of Battle Creek. Gordy was driving west on drake near Banfield Road at 9 a.m. when the car hit a dea and lost control, deputies said. The car went off the north side of lhe road and into a watafilled ditch, police said. Gordy and anotha passenger. Shannon R. Lake, 18, of Battle Creek, were not reported injured. Police arrest Hastings man on assault charge HASTINGS — A 36-year-old Hastings man was arrested early Sunday. March 5, on a charge of domestic assault for allegedly abusing his girlfriend. Hastings Qty Mice report. The victim told police they had argued, and the man hit ha head against the wall during the altercation. She pushed him away, he said, but they argued lata and he then pushed ha against a stove and a kitchen counta. He also slapped ha in the face, she said. Thieves raid truck parked at mall HASTINGS — Thieves stole more than $800 worth of items Sunday. March 5. from a truck parked in lhe K mart parking lot. Hastings police report. The victim told police he parked in the lot to go to K mart at about 4 p.m. When he returned to his track 15 minutes lata, he found the driver's side door open and some of the track's contents missing. Stolen were a CB radio, a radar detector, a routa, a skill saw. two cartons of cigarettes and a tool box with tools. Car hits Clarksville teen in parking lot WOODLAND TWP. — A Cbrtsvllle teenager wax hurt Thursday. March 2. in a car­ 0 Get a Tax Break.. Donate Your Vehicle! Call (800) 678-LUNG Help fight the »} killer... lung disease 4= AMSOCAN LUNG AXSPOATIOM. ' ' ’ Farrell stood mute to the charges in ' Rbruary. and not guilty picas wae entered ’ on his behalf. both. He also faces a charge of driving with a suspended driva's license, a misdemeanor that carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail or a $500 fine, or both. An April 6 pre-trial was scheduled for HuU. • An April 17 trial was scheduled for a 36year-okl Hastings man accused of embez­ zling $9,000 in 1991. An April 13 final pre-trial was also set for Randall K. Dulyea. He is charged wuh committing larceny by converting more than $100 lo his own use. That charge is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2^00 fine. Dulyea stood mute to the charge in Febru­ ary. and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. ’ pedestrian accident in lhe parking lot ot Lakewood High School. Barry County Sheriff's deputies said. Elizabeth A. Massie. 17. was injured at about 3 p.m. when site waa hit by a car driven by Paul E. Tefft 17. of Grand Ledge, deputies said. They said Tefft was backing out of a parking space when he hit Massie. She was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. Woodland man arrested for drunk driving WOODLAND TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report they arrested a 37-yciroid Woodland man Wednesday oo a charge of drank driving, second offaise Deputies said they saw the man driving south on Main. They had been alerted by Central Dispatch to be on the lookout for a possible drunk driver in a car matching the description of that driven by the man. Deputies followed the man west on Broadway and approached him when he stopped his car in an alley, they said. They said the man was unsteady oo his few and smelled of alcohol. A breath test showed he had a blood alcohol level of .245 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-03-23.pdf 2e42424f1cecbf491117a0a6953bca40 PDF Text Text -j Business students win top honors Bone marrow drive a success See Page 2 See Page 3 & All-County teams named SeePage 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER ■ Hastings THURSDAY. MARCH 23,1906 VOLUME 141. NO. 8 New judge eyes streamlining court system PRICE 25' Historic district public hearing will be May 15 by Nick HOttawa Staff Writer James Fisher. Barry County'! new circuit coot judge, said be wants Io 'streamline* the county's court lyUtan lo make II more efficient. *1 think it is important that the process proceed efficiently so people can get a resolution to their dispute in an orderly and expeditious manner." he said. The court system is one of the county's biggest expenses, Fisher said, and he wants IO provide taxpayers with value for their James H. Fisher money. He safe! a task force from the State Bar of Michigan studied the tank's court system and Issued a report with recommendations for reform. One of the suggestions that Raber likes is unifying the circuit court with the district and probate courts at the trial level. That way the three judges can wort as trial Judges, shifting to help in whichever court b a the greatest case load. The Idea is to move the cases along as rapMy •» possible, make sure that people get Ute opportunity to get a full and fair tearing at an earty date," FUUr said. Speeding up the procesa would eliminate some of the scheduling maneuvers lawyers make when their clients can be helped by delaying court proceedings. FUber said. Because most defendants have courtappointed attorneys, shorter case durations also will reduce the amount at money the county pays in lawyers' fees, he said. "I think the quicker you can process these cases, the more money you can save in that area.* Raber said. He was appointed last Thursday by Gov. John Engler to take over the county's circuit coat judgeship. Engler chose Rsber from a field of five randidatrs. including County Prosecutor Dale Crowley. Michael McPhillips. David Tripp and Ralph Wilbur. Rsber will filling the vacancy created by Judge Richard M. Shuster, who retired at the end at January with two yean left to serve on his six-year term. His appointment will last until Dec. 31.1996. when be will have io ran for a full six-year term. ceremony al the circuit cou. chamber. He will start as circuit cowl judge on April 24. Another Idea Fisher said be warts to Implement is giving the district court judge tbe ability lo accept guilty pleas and sentence defendants in felony cases. Such cases now go through district court before being transferred lo circuit court, where they are resolved. Several bearings are bold for each case in both courts during Fisher will be sworn in April 21 In a See FISHER, continued on page 11 this process. Under current law. tbe district judge can already accept guilty pleas. Fisher said. Giving the judge tbs power lo sentence defendants i| fe<ony.dMff would end the need to send tbe cases tv circuit court, and would ellrninue the extra hearings involved, be said. Sbuste.. Raber's predecessor, developed a reputation during his yean on tbe bench for going outside the stale's sentencing guidelines to give criminals heavier penalties Fisher said be does not know If his philosophy of law win differ from Sharia's. *1 don't think anyone knows, until they get Into a position like this, how their philosophy will develop.* be said. "I plan to follow tbe sentencing guidelines when I think that's appropriate, and I plan to deviate from tbe sentencing guidelines when I think that Is appropriate. Each case has to be considered on its own merit! and that's what I Intend to do.' Rsber said he sees a judge's role as helping to resolve disputes, either directly in situations where tbe judge is making the final decision, or indirectly where tbe Judge serves as a referee to ensure proceedings by DarM T. Yoaag Editor A public hearing on tbe proposed Maple Ridge Historic District will be held at 7 pm. Monday. May 15. at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Tbe bearing will come alter a number of surveys. Investigations and informational meetings about the whole idea of creating a historic district within the dry. And City Council beard once again Monday night, al the latest informational workshop, that the biggest hurdle tbe proposal must clear is a perception that tbe Historic District Com­ mission will turn into a bureaucratic monster that rill take away homeowners' rights to do what they aee fit with their houses. Tbe proposed district would include a large part of Green Street, from Michigan Avenue west» Caaa Street, and parts of Jeffersott. Walnut. Broadway. Market. Young. Benton. Church. Park and Washington •trecu. JUrnoct Hospital sad Rih Hatchery Park were Included In tbe original proposed boundaries, but the Hastings Running Commission recommended both be ex­ empted. a move the study commission agreed to. A special Historic District Study Commit­ lee since 1992 has been putting together the prospective boundaries of such a district and a proposed ordinance. Members of that group mao a presentation to council Mon­ day night and answered a multitude of ques­ tions. Tbe panel had some help from local histo­ rian Esther Walton and attorney Jack Hoff­ man of Grand Rapids, who Is a member of the Kent County Commission tor Historic Preservalion. Peg Peurach. chairwoman of the local study commission, tried lo deal with Ute negative perception almost immediately by telling the council that the special panel is ‘not about making people take their bouses and go back In time.' She added that the commission is 'not about taking a snapshot and making them stay exactly as they are now.* Peurach said the commission is not op­ posed to bomeownere making Improvements to their homes to make them more livable. Under the proposed ordinance, home­ owners living within the district would have lo gel permission of tbe Historic Commis­ sion to alter the external appearance of their bouses. However. Peurach and other com­ mission members said that doesn't mean residents are told what color they must paint their homes. Walton said she surveyed 10 cities In Michigan about the same size as Hastings that have such historic districts. She talked lo officials In each community and learned that the overwhelming majority ojppon their districts. Communities that responded In­ cluded Tecumseh. Utica. Holly. Romeo. Saline. Mason, Allegan and Har. and an­ other larger city. Holland. Walton said the most c< turnon advantages reported were increase in property values, community pride, promotion of tourism. Im­ proved neighborhood appearance and spirit at preservation and better quality of Hfe Ann Devroy. another study committee member, said the panel is very aware and sensitive to public opinion Noting the commitice held a public bear­ ing last September and a special Informa­ tional meeting in November, besides taking surveys of residents tn the proposed district, she said. *We never forgot that we are repre­ senting our city... W' VC made many changes from our original documents... Our goal is to maintain nice neighborhoods that encourage people to live in Hastings.* Besides tbe reasons cited by other com­ munities surveyed, tbe committee also has listed historic preservation as the logic be­ hind creating a historic district. Brenda Teegardin, another committee member, outlined a number of buildings and See HISTORIC, continued page 11 Hastings schools seek bond interest savings ciable amount of money for our residents.' be said. With no details on how much a bond issue for addition! and renovation! to existing building! and a new elementary school building would coat, the Hasting! Board of Education Monday started a process they say would save taxpayers money on bond interest. Superintendent Carl Scboesael said the re­ quest that will go on the ballot in the annual school election Monday. June 12. will be similar to the request tba failed in!992. Tbe proposal then had four pans. Tbe proposals asked for bonding for additions and renova­ tions to all me school bui Idings. plus nx Uage lo ran tbe new operations, and bond funding for a new kindergarten building with addi­ tional millage to support that new building. School administrators will submit the planned bond proposals lo tbe Suae Depart­ ment of Treasury for consideration as "quali­ fied bonds." Rotary to have Rural-Urban Day The Hwrwgi flaury Clab's Mini RmFUrfraa Dey Mondxy. March 27. will hoaor area tenners. Seventh Diatnct Cuagroaman Nick South, who represents Baltimore. Jchaoown. Maple Grove and Assyria Il i*i|» in Wanhavon DC.. win be guest speaker. fa other business Monday night. die board: • Heard enrollment projections for Hast­ ings schools provided by the Middle Cities Education Association. Director of Opera­ tional Services Al Francik reported in what Is said io be the most accurate method of forecasting enrollment, the school system is [xedicted to have 3,735 students in the 1999­ 2000 school year. In tbe next five years. It is expected that grades K-5 will grow from 1.452 to 1567: tbe middle school will have tbe students' count grow from 795 to 928; and the high school will increase from 986 10 1440. * Heard a report on Ute science center, snd bow the science and agriculture curriculum worked well together. Reports co hydropon­ ics and tbe farming of tilapia fish were also given. • Listened lo Trustee Mike Hubert tell of a workshop he attended on Kellogg Commu­ nity College expanding Its services Imo Barry County. Hubert said trying lo decide the most appropriate type of leaching for Barry County, academic or vocational edu­ cation. has yet to be decided. He said he thought getting a good voc-ed program was not the problem. Tbe real challenge is lo get the kids and parents to realize that voc-ed can provide a viable career, be said. On a visit to one vocational center. Hubert said he found that those who were studying there were In their early » middle 20s. and not school-age young people. His theory is See SCHOOLS, continued page 6 If they get approval from the state for the designation. Scboesael said, the bonds are backed by tbe credit raring of tbe state, which is very good at the present time. That backing will result In a better interest rale for the bonds, he said. Tbe stale office will make iu decision by verifying that there is a 'need.* and that the district is not overbuilding. State officials also will come to Hastings to inspect the projects that are being requested, he said. Scboesael said be was "optimistic" about tentative approval by the slate office, per­ haps by litis Friday. If mat is tbe case, be said a special meeting of the board will be called tar Monday. March 27. for them to vole to approve Ute arrangement Rgtses for tbe bond and millage issues could be ex­ pected to be released at mat time. 'If ibis is approved, it will save an appre­ Hastings High School Top Ten* students and their parents were recognized by the Board of Education Monday. They are (left to right) Melissa Schreiner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry Schreiner. Joseph James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard James; Amanda Morgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Morgan; Angela Fruin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fruin; Tony Norris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Norris; Amanda Jennings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Archie Jennings; Andrea Wibur. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wibur; Danielle Diperl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Dipert; Rachel Griffin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Griffen; and Marie DeWitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Paul DeWitt �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 23, 1995 Ag dealership’s neighbors to petition Carlton Township Board J-A4 Graphics News Service A disgruntled Carlton Township resident said he plans lo present the Township Board next month with petitions carrying signatures from about two dozen unhappy people with complaints about a new agricultural dealership in their neighborhood. Elden Shellenbarger. who lives near tbe dealership, said he plans to give tbe petitions to the Carlton Township Board on April 10. The petitions allege -noise, (diesel fuel) smell (and) light pollution" from tbe new Hllmorc Equipment Inc. on the outskirts of Hastings If nothing is done. Shellenbarger said in the petition’s wording, that there would be "irreparable harm to the public." When asked to respond. Fillmore Equipment Manager BUI Benefiel said. "We have made every effort to be good neighbors by doing everything that we promised when establishing our business at the corner of Welcome Road and M-43. "We have constructed the facility as proposed to the county and have complied News Briefs Bluegrass concert to aid Summerfest A. afternoon of bluegrau music will be presented at 2:30 Sunday afternoou at Won! of Faith Fellowship in Hastings, with proceeds going to this year's Sum merfest celebration. Group* will include Redline. The Rangers and Dedo and Jeff The church is located al 2730 South Wall Lake Road (M-43). Doors will open at about 2 p.m. . A free-will offering will be taken lo help defray the costs of putting on the Stuntnerfesi. which this year is schethiled for Aug. 25-27. Thornapple Board increases in size The Thornappie Township Board membership will expand from five to seven after action last week its annual meeting. f Tbe current board of a supervisor, clerk. treasurer and two trustees will be joined by two more trustees, beginning with the 1996 elections in August and CPR class set for April 4th Pennock Hospital will conduct an American Kean Association ” Heartsaver CPR" class from 6 to 10 p.in. Tuesday. April 4. in the Physician Center Conference Room, basement level Pre-registration is necessary. Call Pennock's Education Department at 948-3125 for more information. Jaycees raffle to help Habitat The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees will have a raffle for a one-night stay in a hotel in Grand Rapids. Lansing or Battie Creek, with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity. The hotels involved are the Amway Grand Plaza. Holiday Inn Crowne Plazi and Midway Hotel in Grand Raptds; the Midway Hotel in Lansing and Stouffers of Battle Creek Cost for tbe tickets is $3 for one hotel or $20 for all five. To purchase tickets, call Dawn Har­ ding at 945-4675. any Jaycce member or buy them *•< the Habitat office. Hastings Savings & ixwn. ICS Travel and the Barry County United Way office. The drawing will take place at the first United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St.. Hastings, but the winner need not be present. Alfred Trio to play Sunday The Thornappie Arts Council will sponsor a concert of cello, violin and piano music at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Rose Church. 805 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings. The three high school-age performers, who call themselves the Alfred Trio, in­ clude Eleanore Schroeder of Hastings on the cello. Lesley Kim nf Portage, violin, and Ena Shin of Battle Creek, piano. The group was named after Al Connabie, uncle of Mary Thome, who with her husband John are sponsors. Schroeder studies cello with Bruce Uchimura. cello professor at Western Michigan University . The Alfred Trio plans to play the pieces they will enter in the Fishoff Chamber Music Competition, a Haydn trio, an Oranski trio and Shostakovich's Too Opus 67. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students and senior citizens Children under 12 will be admitted free. A reception will be given at the church after the concert. with all of then requests," Benefiel said. "Every problem that has been brought my attention has been addressed and reconciled. Great care has been taken in the construction and operation of this facility to be sensitive to tbe residents in the area and we will continue to work hard at being good neighbors," he said. "If there are issues that the neighbors wish to address. I am here every day and will certainly listen to their concerns and respond lo address those that we can." Benefiel said. Shellenbarger. who drafted and circulated the petitions, said be decided to conduct the petition drive because he has reached a dead end in trying to find out "who bu (governmental) authority lo take care of the problems." He is hoping that perhaps the Township Board can adept an ordinance to alleviate alleged nuisances. Shellenbarger said attempts to have the problem handled by Barry County Planning Director James McManus, the County Planning Commission and Professional Musical slated at Maple Valley Maple Valley High School s spnng musical "into the Woods" will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. March 23-25. at the school auditorium. The musical is based on tbe book by James LaPine. with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The story interweaves several fairy tales, including "Cinderella." "Little Red Riding Hood." "Jack and the Beamtalk." "Snow White" and "Sleep­ ing Beauty." Director is Norma Jean Acker. The cast includes 39 students. Feed store show set for Saturday The Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society will present "Seasons of Love" at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lakewood High School auditorium. The Players will perform a number of comely and musical skits based on tbe themes of spring and romance Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens and children under 10. TK High School musical planned The Thornappie Kellogg High School musical. "I'm Sorry the Bridge Is Out. You'll Have to Spend the Night." will be presented Thursday. Friday and Saturday. March 23-25. The musical comedy revolves around what happens when two normal people get caught up in tbe events at a castle full of ghouls. The couple will be played by Josh Stoorts and Megan Oliver. Jake Blough will be Dr. Victor Frankenstein. Scott Evans will play Igor. Dwight Wade will be the Frankenstein monster and Mike Leedy will be Count Dracula in the prin­ cipal roles. The musical will be performed at 8 p.m. each evening at the TK High School auditorium. Music day camp session planned The Thornappie Arts Council of Barry County will sponsor a week-long day camp for band or vocal music students June 12-16 at the Arts Hatchery ouiKiing, risn natenery ran The one-week camp will be directed by Joe and Patti LaJoye. It will be geared toward students entering grades seven or eight next fall. Students choosing to be involved tn band will meet in the morning, choir students will meet in the afternoon. The day camp will be open to all students in Barry County. Enrollment in­ formation has been sent to vocal music and band instructors in the Thornappie Kellogg. Delton Kellogg. Lakewood. Maple Valley. Hastings and Wayland school districts. For more information, interested students may contact their local band or choral instructors or call Joe or Patti Lajoye at 948-4409 or 945-9766 State band fest to have 16 Saxons Sixteen Hastings High School band and orchestra students, under directors Joan Bosserd-Schrocder and Joseph La­ Joye will perform Saturday in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association State Solo and Ensemble Festival al Western Michigan University. The students are Amy Merritt. Matt Birman. Amanda Miller. Amy Archambeau. Cheryl Gibbons. Chris Ossenheimer. Peter Lewis. Carrie Bowman. Sabrina Haywood. Chris Nor­ ris. Kyle Steward. Lisa Reynolds. Tony Norns, Sharyn Kauffman. Josh Hill and Rob Redburn. ■ The festival will take place between 8 am. and 5 p.m. at WMU. The public is invited to attend. Code Inspections have proved fruitless. "Who has tbe enforcement power over this? That’s what we want to know," Shellenbarger said. "We’ve gotten a total run-around. Nobody has answers." In a letter lo Shellenbarger. McManus said. "The Barry County Planning and Zoning Department has done and will continue to do everything within our power to ensure that compliance with the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is met and adhered to for every project in Barry County. "Recently our office has received complaints regarding the noise and tbe smell around the John Deere project." McManus said. "Although these may be legitimate complaints, the county does not have an ordinance for these matters, so tbe complaints do not fall under our jurisdiction. "There have also been numerous complaints regarding tbe loading dock on the property. This dock is a piece of cement, but there is no building associated with it; therefore, it Joes not fall under our jurisdiction. Tills reasoning was supported by the Barry County Planning Commission." be said. "The noise has been something terrible," Shellenbarger claims. He also alleges he can read a newspaper on his front porch at night because of the dealership lights Last year he served as his own attorney along with Nancy Shellenbarger. 2999 N. Broadway, and Ronald Hinkle. 3380 N. Broadway, in an unsuccessful attempt to try to get the Barry County Circuit Court to stop construction of tbe dealership, claiming tbe County Planning Commission and County Board of Commissioners acted improperly when they approved a zoning change from agricultural to a heavy commercial district. The citizens tried again, but failed to stop construction pending their challenge in tbe Court of Appeals regarding tbe zoning of the site. Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster, now retired, found that the two governmental bodies had acted appropriately. S..uster said that though mistakes were made in the dealership’s initial application for rezoning, tbe mistakes were corrected and the rezoning is valid. Earlier this month, both Sbellenbargers and Hinkle filed suit in the Michigan Court of Appeals asking for tbe Circuit Court’s summary disposition to be reversed and seeking coats and expenses "and any such other relief as may be just and equitable in the premises." Tbe citizens* appeal includes the claim that the circuit cdurt was more interested in practical violatirMtaber thafc technical ones arid never <Wt with tbe procedural violation questions. Govt Day set for May 11 Government, civics and history students in Hastings and Delton high schools will get the chxnce to meet and talk to the people who really know what government is all about, those who work in government On May 11. the students will have tbe selection ofl8 separate workship/seminars which will involve local, stale, and county officials, said Superintendent of Barry Intermediate School District, Tom Mohler. "Police agencies from tbe state, county and city will be represented as well as members of tbe news media, political parties and economic development" Mohler said. Felpausch undergoing ‘spring cleaning’ Employees at toe Felpausch Food Center In Hastings <M some "spring cleaning* at the store eartier this weak. The store closed tram 6 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.tn. Wednesday as employees worked to rearrange the inside al the store and Improve Its layout. The changes to the store Include widening toe aisles tor better traffic flow, addtog a bulk food section, incorporating toe floral section Into the produce department, enlarging toe cold beverage department, and enhancing sendee to toe bakery, del and meal section. There wN be extra employee* on toe store ttoor tor the rest al toe week to help customers find their way around toe new set-up Maps also wll be avalabie for people to use and take home. WMe toe store re-opened Wednesdav, renovations wW continue until March 30. Feidpausch will not ran for school board, two seats now open by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Hastings Board of Education President Mark Feidpausch, announcing a "frustrating" dodsioo Monday, said be would not ran for i third term on the Board. An rigbt-year veteran of tbe board, he will complex his second four year term in June. Feidpausch said looking back, be didn't realize what a responsibility taking a position on tbe school board was. But. be also said the time be served on the board was a privilege for him. Feidpausch said the decision to not ran again was a hard one to make and "very frustrating." He praised Hastings for being "a good, supportive community." Acknowledging that there were differences at times, be said, "on tbe whole, we’ve always received gifts from sonx part of the community; be it their money, their time or just their hearts." He credited the teachers, staff and administrators of tbe system for being superior educators and easy to work with. He urged tbe community and board to look forward fc: the kids. "It’s a right to participate, it’s also a privilege. (Working together) we will continue to make this process belter." "I hope I've left a little bit, just a drop, from what I've gained by being on the board," be added. Superintendent Carl Schocssel said later that Feidpausch was a very good addition to the board. "He has brought great business sense to the board," be said of Feidpausch. "He really cares what is happening lo the community and our young people." With Feidpausch and Trustee Michael Anton both not running, two teats are open. Those interested in running for a position on tbe board may pick up nominating petitions at tbe administration building located next to tbe Hastings Middle School. Tbe deadline to return the petitions is April 10 at 4 p.m. Five local students qualify for national business contest Five Hastings High School ’mtiness stu­ dents are eligible to represent Michigan in tbe national Business Professionals of Amer­ ica competition in Nashville this May. Seniors Kevin Hubert. Michelle I meaner. Tony Norris, Justin. Reid and sophomore Janette Jennings earned that right because of their performances in contests at last week­ end’s Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference in Detroit. Hubert. Lancaster. Norris and Reid com­ bined efforts to place second in tbe computer presentation management team event. Tbe contest tested their ability to assemble multi­ media equipment and write and design a presentation to demonstrate the use of com­ mercial presentation softwear using sound, graphics and animation Janette Jennings placed third in the key­ boarding competition. Amanda Jennings, Aaron Schantz and Danielle Dipert took first place in tbe state spelling team event. It was the third con­ secutive year that the Hastings BPA chapter has placed in the spelling event. Schantz individually came in sixth in the business knowledge skills. Reid also was third in tbe spreadsheet ap­ plications competition and Hubert was eighth in the database applica­ tions event. Both tested their general com­ puter knowledge and required them to ana­ lyze a business problem and use spreadsheet and database applications to develop a solu­ tion. Sarah Dem placed in the finals for application/interview skills, which required stu­ dents to prepare an application, resume and portfolio and be interviewed by Detroit area business representatives. Amanda Jennings, the Hastings chapter president, also received the statesperson award at the conference, which recognizes her leadership abilities in the organization. Hubert, a senior, is the son of Mike and Robin Hubert. Norris is the son of Larry and Debbie Norns. Reid is tbe son of Steve and Joyce Reid. Lancaster is tbe daughter of Marvin and Diane Lancaster. Tbe sisters Jennings are the daughters of Archie and Mattie Jennings. Dipert, a senior is tbe daughter of Daniel and Diane Dipert. Schantz, a junior, is tbe son of Mike and Sarah Schantz, and Dean, a senior, is the daughter of David and Dianna Dean. Members attending the conference partici­ pated in competitions, business-related workshops and general sessions, and they served as voting delegates. Nearly 2.000 students representing eight Michigan region attended last weekend’s conference in Detroit Tbe Hastings chapter’s advisors are high school business teachers Mary Dawson. Patrick Purgiel and Elbert Black. Business Professionals of America is the State Board of Education-sponsored carecr/technical student organization for stu­ dents enrolled in business programs. Activi­ ties include occupational and leadership de­ velopment service projects and development of basic business skills. Students who attended the Business Prates signals o< America Stale Leadership Conference last weekend were (seated, from left) Melissa Moore. Sarah Dean, Michelle Lancaster. Kevin Hubert. Danyell Thornton. Angie Fruin. (standing, from left) Laura Koons, Bertram Herzog. Jamie Scobey, Justin Raid, Stacey Strouse. Tony Norris. Brian Hubert. Janetie Jenning, Jenny Myers. Danielle Dipert. Aaron Schantz. Amanda Jennings, Becky Andersen. Erica Tracey. Crystal Wilson and Eric Soya. �Fhe Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 23, 1995 — Page 3 “Creative Writers in School” has started in Hastings schools Multi-teJented irtisl Bryan Zocker, who is also a director, writer and actor, will be visiting the Hastings Area schools this year as part of the “Creative Writer* in Schools" program. This year's "Creative Writers" will emphasize "Reader's Theatre." Zocker will work with groups of students in each of the elementary schools in the district on a story they know and then will work it into "Reader* Theatre." He will be al tbe schools for a total of 10 day* during tbe month* of March and April, spending tbe time in assemblies and working with groups of tbe children. Zocher's visit was made possible by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affair*. Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation and tbe elementary parent teacher organization*. Tbe Creative Writer* program focuses on fourth and fifth grader* with Zocher working with Carolyn Meitz at Central. Eleanor Vonk at Pleasant view, Cindy Wilcox at Southeastern and Sue Murphy at Northeastern Elementary. Solid waste public hearing set for April 12 Those who want to voice their opinions about the exporting of solid waste out of tbe county can do so al either of two meetings set for April 12 by tbe Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee. Tbe BCSWPC is considering two amendments lo tbe county's solid waste plan, both to allow tbe exporting of solid waste out of tbe county. The applicant* for the amendments are Browning Ferris International and Waste Management. Both public bearings will be held at the lecture hall in tbe Hastings High School, with tbe first at 1:30 p.m. and the second aet for 7 p.m. Grant Gtxon receives a Letter of Commendation from the president of the Hastings Board of Education, Mark Feidpausch, in recognition of his being named a 'Commended Student' by the National Merit Scholarthip Program. Rebecca Andaman has been named 'Commended Student’ in the 1995 National Merit Scholarehip Program. She is one of 36,000 students chosen from among the milion students who took the test. Here, she is receiving e Letter of Commendation from the Hastings Board of Education. Hastings student named "National Merit Scholarship Finalist” Hastings High School student Jeremy S. Kelly has been named National Merit Scholarship finalist. and Rebecca Anderson and Grant Gibson have been selected as Commended Students in tbe 1995 National Merit Scholarship program. Kelly received a "Letter of Commendation in Honor of Outstanding Academic Promise." which be demonstrated by placing in tbe top one-half of one percent of American high school students participating in tbe annual National Merit Scholarship program. He is the son of Mr. and Mr*, ftonald Kelly. Being a finalist let* Kelly continue in tbe competition for Merit Scholarships to be awarded in 1995. Andersen and Gibson both received a "Letter of Commendation" a* scholastically able senior*. About 35.000 Commended Students throughout tbe nation are being honored for their exceptional academic promise. They placed among the fop Five percent of more than a million students who entered th* 1995 Merit Program by taking the 1993 Preliminary S AT/National Merit Scholarship qualifying test. Although the qualifying test scores of Commended Students are outstanding, they are slightly below tbe level required to continue in the competition for Mail Scholarship*. ”lt is important to acknowledge the attainments of academically talented student* and to credit schools for tbe key role they play in their development. We hope the recognition received by the able young men and women who are commended in this rigorous, nationwide competition will encourage them io take advantage of their opportunities for higher education and to diligently pursue their professional goal*. Tbe nation will benefit from tbe full development of this precious intellectual resource." a National Mei? Scholarship National Merit Scholarship finalist Jeremy Kelly is recognized for his achievement at the last Hastings Board of Education meeting. He shakes hands with Superintendent Schoessel as the board watches. First bone marrow drive exceeds goal Several birds will have new homes thanks lo fifth grade students from Northeastern Elementary. This group (front row, from Mt) Ben Lehman. Dave Hoaglen, Carol Rode, (second row) Jack Holden. Ben Olmsted. Eric Kirchmeier and KrySNe Zimmerman dtopfay their creations. Northeastern Elementary noon hours are full of activities Computer Club sod Wood* classes are just tow of tbe many noontime activities offered at Northeastern Elementary in Hastings. Established to provide a constructive educational enrichment for students, the classes are the outcome of Northeastern * School Improvement Teams. Materials for tbe woods classes is paid for by the school's PTO. Fifth g’ade student* in Larry Rico* Wood* clash learned many thing* to make bird feeder*. They learned to saw. drill, use a screwdriver, file and sand wood. Also, tbe students used measuring and cutting skills. Each student studied bird habits and habitat. At the end of tbe class, each student took home a nice environmental project, new skills and a great feeling of self-worth and accomplishment. Delores Garland's Computer Club provided fourth and fifth grade students the opportunity lo work on computer* using a selected group of software or creating program* of their own. The Computer Club challenged each student to increase his or her computer skills. The students developed confidence and additional interest in working with computers. Barry County's fint bene marrow drive prompted some impressive autlatica Monday at St. Ambrose Cburcb in Delton. Karen Despres. director of tbe Barry County chapter of tbe American Red Croat, raid mat $2,225.25 was raised and 79 vllat of blood were coll acted*br bone marrow tearing. and F pintr were gained for the blood drive. Tbe usual goal la 60 pinta, but because of added Intereat in ibe bone marrow drive be­ ing held a tbe tame time, it war bumped up io 100 pinta. Jackie Regis provided lhe spark for the bone marrow drive. When ibe learned that someone ibe knowa hat aplast ic anemia and needed a transplant, the immediately went lo work. Regli talked to the director of the bone marrow testing department at the Red Cross regional headquarter, and found that the Red Cross doer not do the actual testing. The Red Croat does, however, collect a blood sample in a small vial and sends it to Michigan Slate Uuivenily. where the actual letting it done. A $45 fee it charged for Need to Raise CASH in a hurry? Run a Garage Tbe $2,225 Regis war able lo raise was $725 more rban her goal. Despres said that lhe Red Cross has a matching funds program for bone marrow testing. For every $20 raised locally, tbe Red Crou contributes $25 to cover Ibe $45 cost for each leu "I think il is obvious that without our vol- Sale Classified Ad and unteert, tbit organization would not exist.* Deaprea raid. 'All of our votumeen are truly wonderful people we value highly. The people who work as chairt of our blood drivel throughout Barry County and lhe people who help them keep die blood program going. We literally could not do it without them.* Tbe local Red Crou director tingled out Regis’ efforts. "Jackie Regis Is one in a million.' tbe said. "I have never known anyone like her when ii comes lo determinalion and devotion to a cause. She is already talking about doing this again in August at die next regularly scheduled blood drive in Delton and using lhe leftover money for seed toward that goat* Tbe Barry County chapter of tbe Ameri­ can Red Crou is a member agency of lhe Barry County United Way and is not feder­ ally funded. reach your total market. 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We will be picking up organic yard waste and bran­ ches less than 4 inches in diameter. We would appreciate it if residents would not place any material in the streets and right-of-ways until just before this pickup. Placing material in these areas now is unsightly and creates a potential hazard for motorists and pedestrians using the public ways. Thank you for your cooperation. Fifth grade students Nicki Doozen and Sarah Haines are entering their own computer programs Jeff Mansfield Director of Public Services �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 23, 1995 Letters One world government would destroy us To The Editor: A gentleman came to Hastings two weeks ago to promote one world government for the sake of world peace. It was covered by a story tn the Banner. I hope people realize what one world government would do to the United States and it* citizens This country’s security would depend on the United Nations and UN troops. There would be no U.S. Constitution, nor any of the freedoms it guarantees. No Bill of Rights nor Declaration of Independence. No personal freedoms, right to ownership, and freedom of religion would be in jeopardy. We would have no right to elect, recall or in any way control those who would exercise control over us. And there would be a redistribution of the wealth m die U.S to the rest of the world. The framers of our constitution built in safeguards to prevent excessive government control over our private lives, especially with our freedom of religion. Who among is really willing to conform to a state-controlled dm* ch? George Washington. Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln warned about this very same one world concept. In 1798. Washington wrote. "Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence. I conjure you to believe me. fellow citizens the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove tha: foreign influence is one of the baneful foes of republican government.” One world government would subject us to foreign rule. It also would bring us under n one world money system. Jefferson said: "If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation and then by deflation, the banks and the corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property until their children wake up homeless on the continent their forefathers conquered. ’ ’ Does that ring a bell'’ How about the Federal Reserve, a private bank? Finally. Abraham Lincoln warned us: "As a result of the war, corporations have been en­ throned and an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working on the prejudices of the people un­ til wealth is aggregated in the hands of a few and the Republic is destroyed. " This is just as true, even more today than it was then. What should we do? One of two things — sit on your behind and do nothing or take 10 minutes to write your leaders in Washington and tell them you do not want to be party to one world government. And the last thing. "Pray without ceasing. " as it is written in the Scriptures, in Thessalonians. Robert F. Smith Hastings Give Pennock room to grow To The Editor: 1 would like to respond to Mrs Sheilebarger’s tetter of March 16. I am not blessed with knowledge of historical homes or their value to our com­ munity’s function. 1 cannot comment then, without sounding silly. As most citizens though. I can't conclude that Pennock was ever guilty of bad planning. How can this be? How can one plan badly and have so many good results? More room, top notch diagnostics, top notch medical procedures, all that and a staff you know, who knows you. and provides the kind of personal medical care you’d expect a family member with solid medical abilities to provide. Every step, thought, expansion and move they make is a btootiy obvious attempt to serve, under better circumstances, the very people Mrs. Shellenbarger thinks Pennock doesn't care about. Pennock slows no profit, per say. Money goes into improvements for the people of Hastings and surrounding cities. Administra­ tion does not throw money around. Better­ ment only serves and benefits the ill. and not the administration. Pennock Village is great for what it to. Ask one of its residents. They must love it. To have a hospital function down there doesn’t seem like a good idea. I suppose the ill and injured could have worn hiking boots. Not! The bottom line is, Pennock r..ust grow and provide the best. Do you know bow few. small hospitals have survived? I want Pen­ nock to be there when the ones 1 love so deep­ ly are in need. Folks in trouble cannot drive 45 minutes for medical attention. See Pennock for what it is. And give them some elbow room. Charles M. Davis Hastings Asphalt plant actually makes sense for Barry County To The Editor: In response to Rebecca Young's letter in last week's Banner about the proposed as­ phalt plant: I have been an employee of the Barry County Road Commission for 11 years and I’ve seen som- big improvements made. We have upgraded most all of our main scraper and dump trucks, service trucks, end loaders, motor graders, etc. But we still have a few 1975 and 1976 model trucks Hut have between 300,000 and 600,000 miles on them. We re using them every day along with the new one*. Keeping these vehicles up and running says a lot about our staff and facilities. I operate these trucks a la during snow removal season and I can say it's no picnic! These are extra hcavy-Cuty trucks. made for hauling short distances and scraping roads. These are work trucks designed for heavy work, they are not over the road hauling trucks. Long distance asphalt hauling takes a lol out of these trucks and operators, believe me! Notice I said operators? You don't j’ist drive these trucks, you opcraie them, with all their complex components and functions. After a day behind lhe wheel of these trucks during asphalt season — which could be from eight to 16 hours, depending on tbe work load and availability of material — you’re mighty glad to gel out and rest. It is not always this hectic. Some of the asphalt plants we haul from don’t have facili­ ties to store mix in silos. Tbe ones that do have lo hustle to keep up with our fleet of 20 trucks, plus other road commissions in the area and indepeml nt contractors. I had days when I'd haul only one or two loads instead of the usual four to six because of heavy demand from others. It gets awful boring sitting in lhe cab of a truck and wait- Hastings DPW does good work 7b The Editor: So often we hear from people whenever something goes wrong c* if something doesn’t please them. This letter is to commend the Department of Public Works for the fine job they did on our streets in Hastings this winter. Also, there was s problem with our road in front of our house. I called the garage and within five minute* the supervisor was out to take a look at the problem. The next morning be had a work crew out to rectify the trouble. This was not only a fast service, but it was done efficiently and the courtesy shown was really exceptional. Howard Schroeder Hastings W- ‘Not Guilty’ does not mean innocent To The Editor: Justice does not always prevail. Sometime* guilty men are unleashed into society to continue to prey on young girls. Beware of those who call themselves friend*, those you trust in your home and around your children. Some wait silently for the opportunity to abuse that trust. They claim to be your friend but are truly out to deceive They slowly manipulate, control and even­ tually abuse your child and your trust. And then your only recourse is the criminal justice system Sometimes this system fail* and when it doe*, it has done a great injustice to society. In too many cases, it is the victims on trial, not the accused. 1 thank God I have my niece back and she is out of harm's way. No longer does anyone have control over her or our family. Only the truth sets you free. And we are tru­ ly free because she knows the truth. We thank the prosecutor's office and the Barry County Sheriff's Department for all their support through this very difficult time. Name withheld Lake Odessa We have rights and responsibilities To The Editor: Mo4 assuredly, the men who gave their very lives in the world’s wars wouldn’t have been very impressed with the letter to the editor in last week’s Banner from Michelle Sulser. I beg her pardon, but when she said "our rights." I hope she didn't include me! For I believe that with rights there are respon­ sibilities. and they are for the good of all peo pie, not just a few. Just because you don’t like the color red does not mean you you don’t have.to stop at a traffic light or stop sign. And it doesn’t mean HastingsBaNNER that if you’re running late, you can violate it. There also is the policeman who will punish you with a ticket if you choose to disobey. This basic principle of law was made for the good of everyone, for protection from harm. Schools also have rules and judgments, bas­ ed on the good for all students, not just a few. Values determine our behavior. The uncon­ ditional love of my Savior reaches out to everyone, even to a confused satanist. And one of His rules is: make the world a better place because you were here. Don Kelly Hastings West Walnut should remain residential To The Editor: We were told at the Hastings Planning Commission meeting March 6 that the (Learn ’N Play) day care center on North Broadway has a license to serve 46 children, but Pen­ nock Hospital's new proposed center on West Walnut would be larger and could accom­ modate twice that many children. I don't feel that West Walnut is a good place for day care because the street is a dead end with no other outlet. This will create lots of traffic, with the turnaround right in front of my neighbor’s bou«e. Eighty children times four trips a day equals 320 cars in one day. plus all the staff and service vehicles. That's a lot of added traffic for one neighborhood to put up with. The proposed Pennock day care center would be on a piece of land that should be us­ ed for future expansion of nice homes with a view. We have enjoyed tb : wildlife, particularly the deer, that come fr <n Sweezy's woods. There is other land available west of town and there is land or West Slate Street that Pennock owns. Keith Sage Hastings Letta Ing... When we start a project, we want to keep the paving crew busy laying down asphalt. At the end of the day we like to look back at what we accomplished and feel good about it. But it’s not always like that if you can t get the mix. It s frustrating to sec how little you have done in a long day because you have to sit and wait. Some people don’t know which way the wind blows. In order for "fly ash" and other debris from this proposed plant to reach Pennock Hospital or Johnson Held, lhe wind would have io blow from the west, northwest direction, which seldom happens in these parts. The prevailing winds around here are from tbe south, southwest, thus blowing said debris away from the mentioned sites. We re not proposing to build a Mt St He­ lens, just an asphalt plant. Directly east of lhe Road Commission lies a big hill covered by very tali trees. The chance of this s6callec fly ash going through the trees and under brush or over the lop of them is very remote. Over the years I’ve worked for the Road Commission, we have had semi after semi haul in hot. steamy asphalt from remote plants and dump it in our parking lot so we can reload and deliver it to a job site. I’ve not heard one complaint about anyone smelling IL w Al different times we hire a producer to crush gravel for us. Now this operation pro­ duces stone dust and dirt dust, along with noise from tbe crusher, and their large load­ ers aren’t tbe silent type. Again. I've heard no complaints about this operation, which has taken place at the Road Commission since it's been at its current location. The plant tbe county is looking at is state of the art. not an obsolete one as charged last week. An article in the Banner described the plant and restrictions that would be placed on it by the EPA and DNR. Apparently some people didn't read the article or they're rely­ ing on hearsay The cost of the plant is $750,000. not $75.0». If it were only a $75,000 plant I would agree it is obsolete. Tbe plant being considered is used slightly. It was purchased by someone else who discovered it wasn't adequate for their size of operation. This nearly new plant would be beneficial to Barry County. Any problems in design and engineering would already have been found and corrected at the expense of the owner or manufacturer, thus saving the county "down time." And we'd get a nearly new plant at a substantial savings. Tbe newer plants are much cleaner than those of days gone by. And they are regu­ lated strictly by tbe DNR and EPA against air and water pollution. I support tbe plant because it will mean less down time for county trucks and paving crew when we need them most during peak months of laying asphalt. Besides that, we will have township gravel to haul and a lot of roads to be sealed after paving. This doesn't include blading gravel roads or tbe normal everyday maintenance of roads. Tbe money saved in fuel consumption for 20 trucks on a long trip compared to a short one wouldn’t exactly be pocket change. Be­ sides "Old Bertha." my 1975 with half a mil­ lion miles on It will die one of these days. Some may call me a "company man." but I don’t care. I am a taxpayer like many other property owners and I like to get my money's worth when I'm paying lhe bills. I live on a lake and you don't have to tell me about taxes or rising assessments! Linden Walton Hastings Become well Informed...read” The BANNER...Every Weekl --------- - —................... ................... ■ .......................... ..........................-.. ............................. KnowYour Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822.. Carl Levin, Democrat. RusseB Senate Office Building, Washington D.C., 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornappie, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, dk trict representative, 42 W. 10th St., Hotand, Mfoh. 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carton. Woodbnd, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (618) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most ol Ba'timore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400 State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th Distric' (a’ of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. dex 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Should Michigan have death There has been no death penalty in Michigan for nearly 150 I)n<otrd to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, inc. A Ovum of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1062N froeOwy HasUnga, Ml 49056-0602 (616)945-0554 •NEWSROOM* Ovid T. Young (Edtor) E»ne Gifcerl Umwy EClor} Nek Kottmcn Barbara Gal Joan Galop Tarasa Re T.L. SlarueOarton Sharon IMer Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • niaasftad ads accaptad Monday through R<iay 8 am to 5:30 pm . Saturday 8 X am. ■ Noon Scot! 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Tbe couple is planning to visit their sons in Maryland and travel "up north" on fishing trips. They also hope to visit England and Ireland in a year. Loftus is a native of London. England. She met her husband, who is from Middleville, at a friend's wedding in England. They became engaged and in 1955 they settled in the United States and were married. Tbe couple has three children, two sons. Andrew and Terry, and a daughter. Denise, who lives in Jenison. Loftus worked initially as a housewife. When the couple's three children were old enough, she worked part time at True Value tarewky MarkD. Christensen of Edward 0. Jones * Co. SEC approves mutual fund reporting rules Mutual funds have become one of the moat popular investments available. They were introduced in this country less than 70 yean ago. and today investors can choose from more than 4.000 funds When you consider how well mutual tads in general have performed, it's easy lo understand why they're so popular. For years, mutual fund shareholders enjoyed the benefits of a rising Kick market. During thM time, many mutual funds posted gains that are not likely to be repeated in the near fimne In 1994. however, the market stalled and began to consolidate. As a result, some mutual tads experienced sharp declines in value, and their shareholders, who had grown to expect regular increases, were surprised One resson many investors were surpris­ ed is that they didn't understand the in­ line of these guidelines is that if a fund claims to rank first in a category, it must be able to prove the claim. The guidelines should help protect in­ vestors from overzcalous advertising. The new rules allow funds to prcmote themeelvea, ba also require the funds to in­ clude standard information including sales charges and fees, what category the funds are in, bow many funds are in that category, the period of time covered and more. Mutual fund reporting requirements should help investors avoid being taken in by conflicting rankings and confusing jargon. Simple, understandable language tha explains the risks and rewards of each mutual fund will help you avoid surprises and make it easier to select the right fund for your objectives. Meric Campbell. David Wood and Stephen DeBoer. She said David Wood calculated once that more than 100 people had worked at the department during Loftus* time there. "There's been a lot of people come and gone while I've been working here." she said. Tbe department has gotten a lot bigger over tbe yean. Loftus said. Tbe >1. for instance, which can now bold about 72 people, was originally set up for 17 inmates and did not have a kitchen or corrections ttrff. Iris Loftus Hardware and in tbe kitchen of an area school. She did that for about three years before being hired at the department in March 1973 as a clerk dispatcher. Loftus has worked through the administration of three sheriffs, including The number of handgun regitmuirm also has gone up over tbe years to about 900 annually 'Which la a lot just for oa department," Loftus Mid. She said she will miss the people she works with when she la retired. March 29 Is Loftus' Ian working day. ba she will officially retire co April 2g. An open house has been scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday. March 30. at Ute department. vesting parameters of their mutual funds These are described in each tad's prospec­ tus. which should be reed thoroughly before an investment is made. Rather than reading the prospectus, though, many in­ vestors look for publications that rank mutual funds, hoping to discover the magic food However, these magazines seldom agree, because they each use their own criteria. Investors also may seek answers from mutual fund advertisements. No-load funds market their shares to the public mainly through advertising. As the number of tads baa increased, so has the number of advertiaements. To help investors better evaluate their mutual tad choices, the SEC recently approvet* mutual fond ranking guidelines pro­ posed by the National Aaaociation of Securities Dealers (NASD). The bottom SHOP FRIDAY & SATURDAY! — STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close 52*/. AT&T 41’/. Ameritech 57*/. Anheuser-Busch 38*/. Chrysler 50'/. Clark Equipment 22*/. CMS Energy 58’/. Coca Cola 68*/. Dow Chemical 64*/. Exxon 12’/. Family Dollar 25'/. Ford 40*/. General Motors ir/. Hastings Mfg. IBM 44’/. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 61’/. 12’/. Kmart 50*/. Kellogg Company 35'/. McDonald's 51’/. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 10*/. 10’/. Spartan Motors 35*/. Upjohn $383.50 Gold 4.63 Sliver 4072.61 Dow Jones Volume 370,000,000 eri. Change + ’/. 4-3 — -2*/. — -•/. +1’/. +1 —’/. — —VI. —1 -2’/. + ’/. +1 +1 + ’/. + 1’/. —•/. +’fc — +’/. -’/. -2.30 -2.38 + 26.24 LEGAL NOTICES Ciaaty o< Barry ____ PUBLICATION NOT3CC OF MEAMNG Rte No. 95-21590<X) • In lhe metier of RACHAU ANN BOCKFOUD Social Security No. 3t0-92 5470 TO AU MTtKSTED PSOONS Including Tommy A. Bumford whote oddreu and whereabouts are unknown and wdtoee interest in the matter may bo k ----4 or .At __ J c, ||___l_ _ . am i ou arecrea oy mo 4_ rotrowirtg J NOTICE: A hearing will bo hate m April 13. 1995 at IChOO O.m. In lhe probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before Judge MOiABD M SHAW. On the Petition of Don and Marte Soars re­ questing that Don and Marte Soars bo appointed co-geardtam of Rachel Ann Rockford. March 13. 1995 Stephanie S. Fehkos (P43549) 30% OFF A GREAT SELECTION OF ALFRED DUNNER* SPRING SPORTSWEAR FOR MISSES SALE SALE FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, BOYS and GIRLS. DRESSUP APPAREL For infants, toddlers and girts. KIDS SLEEPWEAR, TOWELS and BEDDING, TOPS, JEANS, SHORTS 15.99-24.99 HUNT CLUB COLLECTION FOR MEN. Shirts, shorts, slacks, Jeans and more. (Selected Merchandise) SALE 69.99*30.00 30% OFF 30% Off Reg. 99.99-39.99 MENS TOWNCRAFT* SLEEPWEAR FOR JUNIORS DRESSES FOR PETITES, MISSES, JUNIORS and WOMEN Great Selection SUITED SEPARATES BUY MOPE SAVE MORE 30% Off MISSES, PETITES and WOMENS COORDINATES. PANTIHOSE' 20% Off 30% OFF 25% OFF DRESSES for INFANTS and TODDLERS. Fancy, Frills, and some with hats. (if VIN PAIRS 20% OFF : TOWEL SPECIAL Giant (Big & Beefy) Bath Towel................ Hand Towel..................................................... Wash Cloth..................................................... HOURS: Friday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Saturday ’3.99 s2.99 s1.99 PASTELS and MID-TONE SOLIDS. 100% COTTON JCPgnney 9:00 am - 5:30 pm DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 6 — The Hasting* Banner — Thursday, March 23, 1995 SCHOOLS, continued from page 1 that after being in rhe wort world for • few Hastings Middle School, with hit retirement after eight and one-half yean of service to lhe acbool. • Designated Kevin Harty as Its chief ne­ gotiator tn bargaining with the Hastings Ed­ ucational Support Personnel Association. • Accepted a non-resident student for the renaindrr of Ute school year. • Received a gift totaling $1,878 from the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation (HEEF) for fund various programs and activities. • Adopted the textbook 'World Geogra­ phy* and approved course additions tied to the restructuring of lhe high school class day In Ute next school year. ■ Approved a resolution on details of the annual election to be held on June 12. yean, tbe value at vocational education be­ come! more apparent to graduates SUH, 'we are wrestling with academic ver­ sa voc-ed.* be said. • Learned from Aiatstant Principal Mary Youngs that a grant to Central Elementary will help the school sell bicycle helmets tot firat-gradera for $4. with lhe remainder of the coat paid for by lhe grant. ■ Approved Ute personnel report, and gave "final approval* and 'approval in principle' to out-of-sUie tripe by several student groupa. Scboesael noted that no lax money was used on such trips, but all expenses were paid for by fund-raisers and contributions. • Recognized Tom Kidder, a custodian at at the... Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES PLBASANTV1KW FAMILY Dowling. MI 49050. Paator SKpten Wright (616) 751-3021 BOBB CATHOLIC HASTINGS SKVKMH-DAY MmeB 36 - MB art IMS 11 00 a.m. Join THOBNAPPLB tarera, 7:30 Acted Choir; t.OO AA. laaantey, March 25 - I (MB VALLBY 700 10:45 WELCA Htowfap vto Richard E. (Gumtoke) Van Atta | LUDINGTON - Richard E. (Gunsmoke) VanAtt* 67. of Ludington, passed away Thursday, March 16, 1993. al his residence. He wss born on January 20. 1928 In Ada, Ohio, the ion of Ernest and Agnus (Klinger) VanAtt* He grew up in Ohio and mended Green Springs High School in Ohio, from which he graduated. He later attended Bowling Green Stale University, receiving his Bachelor cf Science in Education in 1948; the Ohio Suu University, receiving his Muter of Science In Education and Western Michigan University receiving hix Education Specialist in 1956 and where be wu an Education Doctor Candidate. Richard served 1 year u ■ teacher and High School Principal in Ohio. He then hre-.m, a Superimeakm at Schools at the age at 22. the youngest in Ohio He worked u a superinten­ dent in Ohio, Wliite Pigeon snd Msrtin for 29 years, retiring in 1978. He also worked for Quick Prim snd helped them son tbe Scottville Store. He was also i Charter Boat Captain “The Gurxmoke" for 3 years, 1982-83. He married Jean LaDcre on September 8, 1981 la Ludington. He was a member of tbe Fin & Feather Cub of Mason County, he was a put member of the Masonic Lodge in Ohio, and the Walleye Asso­ ciation. He attended the Community Qnrch tn Ludington. He wu an instructor for Gun Safety at West Shore Community College and years ago he Instructed Snowmobi le Safety in Whi u Huhobbies hr haled hu cling, fishing, golf­ ing. trap shooting, for which be received sever­ al trophies. In his youth, Richard wu a profes­ sional shooter for Winchester. He wu preceded in death by one brother, Robert. Survivors Include his wife, Jean; one daughter, Kim VanAtta of Houston. Texas; one aoo. James (Canada) VanAtta of Chicago; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Ted (Sandy) Woodmansee of Scottville; one grandson and two grtnddsugteen. At the request of tbe deceased. Private Fami­ ly Services were held al Stephens Funeral Chapel in Scottville. Arrange nr ms were made by tbe Stephens Funeral Home In Scottville. a-m- KT. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 | ~ J. Kemth Thotnas ~ | PBBSBYTEBIAN CHUBCH, WILCOMK COUN11 UNITKD M1THODIBT 625-3050 (Defca) after 6 p.m. 367-4061 above S:». 9*00 Cal far faEmfaa - 623-3110. 9:30 ami ilrCO Service* htaracry provi atM^JMS WOODGBOVX BUTHSKh CBBlyrtAN FAMISH, 4M1 from tep la Um Diaiag room; 11:20 CMIdraa a Cteudi NO YOUTH FELLOWSHIP TODAY FOR MIDDLE OR SENIOR HIGH 6 00-4-00 (616) 945-9392. Svnday School 10 HASTINGS HBST UNITKD WBCH FM-AM M Kk30a.m SUNDAYS: HASTINGS - J. Kenith Thomu. 37, cf Hast­ ings, passed away oo Thursday, March 16, 1995 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rxprdl He wu born on July 19, 1937 In Hastings, tte son of John and Gertrude (Brady) Tbomar He wri raised i*aMtaii*t area and attended McOmber ScborAHa graduated from Haitian High Scboc lZ19«. He married Edith M. Convene oo June 30. 1936 and tea lived at Ms present address since 1968. Mr. Thomu was employed at the Viking Corporation in Hutings for 29 years. He had preriously worked for the former Rockhill­ Banghart Sinclair Service Station in Hastings He wu a member of the Wild Turkey Feder­ ation. Wu an avid outdoorsman, enjoying eyrishy wild turkey hunting fishing and various hunting ■u the Western States and Canada. He wu preceded in death by his father, John nomas; grandson Edward Thomu sad a star, Constance Borton. Suivivou include his wife Edith; Son and wife George and Patricia Thomu of Freeport; son and wife. Robert and Suzk Thomu of Wellington, Kansas; five grenA-hitdren; his mother, Gertrude (Thomu) Smith of Braden­ ton. Florida; sisters, Jacqueline Matthews of Palmetto, Florida and Donnabelk Buck cf Rnakin, Florida. Funeral Services were held on Monday at the Wren Funeral Home in Hu ings with Chaplain Robert L Morris official ng. Memorial contribution1 may be made to Barry Community Hospice, the American Cancer Society or tbe K m-O-Shay School la Grand Rapid* | WataunJ. Walker ~ HASTINGS - Watson J. Walker, 91, of Hast­ ings, passed Iwry on Sfcturdry, March 18,1995 at Gotten Momems Foster Care Home where be had resided since 1990. He wu born oo September 28, 1903 in Bowling Green, Ohio, the son cf Jacob and MarUla (Woodruff) Walker. He attended Wyant School in Isabella Coun­ ty. Freeman Township sad moved lo Nashvil­ le where he worked al the Lentz Table Company. He wu a Medical technician in Ibe Army during World War U and worked at Hasthys Manufacturing Company and Hastings Square Furniture Company. He married Clan Fisher in Hawings on November 18,1938. She preceded Mm in death oo June 30, 1989. He wu also preceded by stars, Zula Brace and Julia Walker, brottera, RoUie and Leonard Walker. Nashville, George (Eta) Bruce of Hanford. California, William (Marlene) Brace cf Haat- Braee Wells, Pauline Brace d Lansing (Wttow of nephew Myron Bruce); many other Military Graveside Services were held mt Tuesday at Lakeview Cemetery with tte VJP.W. Pom 8(260 officiating. Memorial contributions may be made lo Gotten Moments Adult Foster Caro Hone. Anangemems were made by Maple Valley Cbapel-Gemter Funeral Hone, in Nashville. | ~ Nathan‘Red’Lewis NASHVILLE - Nathan "Red* Lewis. 73, of Nashville, passed away on Tuesday March 14, 1995mNorman Regional Hospital in Norman, Ho wu born in Arm Arter on September 30, 192L Ibe aoo of Barcil and Ethel (Way) Lewis. He attended Amt Attar Schools and served in the Ajmy during World War U in Europe, attaining the tank of Corporal with four Battle Sun. He married Alberta Lewis in Monroe on September 23. 1934. Mr. Lewis waked for E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 17 yean in tbe Foundry Depertmem. Ate retirement, he worked at McDonald’alaa>srieae.TbepBStcaq>ttafyean,be and Ha wife lived in Norman, Oklahoma. wa* MSi Crwnmanner for 10He yean m ttaVJ.W. Pou 88260fhitnlgin taSSriik, put member M the American Post in Pontiac, Woodland Eagles, and soended tbe Charlotte Assembly of God. His bobbies included being an avid baseball and football fan, enjoyed woodworking and mushrooming and fixing things. He wu a Jack- of-all-traoes. He was preceded in death by Hs mother and father; gnuddangbaer, Sbeila Allen; brother, Earcil Lewis, Jr.; sister, Eva Smith. Survivon include Ms wife, Alberta; child­ ren, Gloria Leiter of Charlotte, Maryann Carpenter at Poaerville, Detn Jones of Norman. Oklahoma. William Lewis at Grind Ledge, Cindy Gilmore of Vermontville and Rick Lewis cf Nashville; 12 grandchildren; 6 gmt grandchildren; brother, Henry Lewis cf WMtman, Arizona. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, March 18 al tbe Maple Valley Cbapel-Gemtar Funeral Home in Nashville wim Chaplain Richaid Oeatber officiating. Burial wu held on Monday, March 20 at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta with FuU Military Honora. Memorial donations may be made to tbe American Lung Association NASHVILLE AREA 5:30 M0-. *5** CHVnCH. Natalite. p.m. WEDNESDAYS: Farter FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Game Nifhi for all ages. THURSDAYS: Cirri Char 7:30 The Church Page I* Paid tor Dy The Hasting* Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: SUPPORT GROUPS - a.m. of Hastings KADOKA! SANK Of HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. BOSLIY PHARMACY “Prwcripttona" - 118 S. Jefferson - 045-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Prairieville Township Board will be meeting DATE: March 22, 1995 TIME: 1W P.M. WHERE: PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL M firn Friday of VIP. month HASTINQS men MASS PRODUCT*. INC. 770 Coofc M — Heeling* MtctMgen He apem tte last few winters in Florid* He wu a life long member of tte Leightoo United Medtodia Church. He wu preceded in death by two brother* Elbert Streby and Reverend G. Allen Steeby. Survivors are one atar, Myrtella Sweat of Oeorwaaar. Florida; one brother. Rudolph Steeby cf Wayland; several niece* end nephews cad a boat at friends. Funeral Services were held oo Tueaday u tte Beekr Funeral Ctepel in Middlevilk with Bnverend By Towneend and Reverend Ralph Interment wu at Hooker Cemete^r. Gladys Opal Rowe I | PARCHMENT - Gladys Opel Rowe, 91, of Parchment, fonneriy of Ddaon passed away on Wedaeedaay. March 13. 1995 at ter home. She vu born on November 30. 1903 in Hope TownaMp, Betty Conroy, tte dutaaer rf John and Jeaek m— She graduated from Haatitms High School a) the age at 14. She received a BA. Degree bom Weem Normal College nd a Maaun Degree in Music Education from Northwestern Univenity. She taught Ekmentaty Music in tte Kalamazoo Publk Schools for 40 years. Mrx. Rowe wu a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority and a member of tbe Midigan Retired Teachers Asoociatioc. She enjoyed knitting and gardening. She wu married to Ahra Rowe on Septem­ ber 17, 1949. Shewn preceded 1* death by ter parems and ter husband, Alva Rowe on August 2, 1987. Survivors Include ter daughter, Priecilla Ann Yoder of Lansing; aoo and wife. Dr. Thomu A. aid Patrida Rowe of Parchment; five granddiildren and four great grandcMldren; one atar, Edna Mathiasen at Latan* *> —■ - ■ — __ a . ■ —1 x uimi □cmcca were Kw oo oiuxruy k the WSUearn Fancral Home In Delton with Siner Virginia Jones officiating. Burial wu at Broth Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contrihetitxn may be made lo Wesaera MicMgan Univeraity Music Deptn- «at Envelopes availabk at the funeral home. | ~ BiajM.Adg.te ~ | MIDDLEVILLE - Billy M. Adgau, 68. of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, March 14. 1995, al TenderCste in Hasting* He was born on September 27,1926 in Caiedoni* tte eon of Eugene end Pearl (SMvdy) Hems raised in Grand Raptta and mended South High School. He married Claudine Crittenden on April 4, 1953 in Grand Rapids. Mr. Adgate wu seif-employed in tte Scrap Metal boabee* He nerved in tte United States Army during the World War II snd tte Korean Wan u a Medic. Preceding hta in denth were Ms wife, Ondire Adgate oo December 11, 1986. 2HuVivon XuCiuoc ms iwo oromers, koocil (Violet) Adgate and Roy (Beatrice) Adgate both of Middleville, two sisters-in-law, Adeline Adgate of MiddkviUe and Ruth Crit­ tenden of Oread Raptta; three brothers-in-law, Ctattes Roe of Middleville, John Criuendoc and Frank Wise both of Orand Rapids; many nieces snd nephews. Funeral Services were held on Tburadsy, March 16, 1995 at Beeler Funeral Chapel m Middleville with Paster James A. Campbell cfficimiag. Imennem was in Robbin Cemetery, Yankee Springs Township, Wayland. Memorial contributions may be made to TenderCare in Hasting* Anangemems were made by tte Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville Marshal! Better BUDGET HEARING DATE: March 30, 1995 TIME: 7:00 P.M. WHERE: PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL PURPOSE: to adopt the budget for fiscal year 1995-96 Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon 3 days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk by writing to the address above or calling (616) 623-2664. Marshall is survived by his parent* Freeman and Elka Bever of Lake Odessa* partner, Dr. Jerry Sullivan of New Orleans; one brorter, Clyde Bever end his wife Beth of Portland, three star* Ruth Bever at Grand Rapids. Elaine Hummel and ter husband Rsy of Lake Odon and Sueika Stnbte at Slidell, Louisia­ na; four niece* three nephew* and two greet Hastings, Michigan t rreosier a. xeeuy WAYLAND - Webxter A. Streby, gl, at Wxylind, pored my on Suurday. Much 18, 1993 at Manor Care In Dunedin, Florida. He wu bore on April 29.1913 in Leighton TownaMp, the aoo of George E. and Andie (Luneke) Streby. Webrter wu a teacher in the elemematy department cf the public achoola of Galka, Martin and Rim He wu a member of tbe faculty of tbe Junia High School In the Wyoming niblk School Syatetn, Wyoming, for ten yean. Mr Steeby accepted ■ poeltiou of the Efanemary Prirekel la the Byroo Ceaeer Public School* a po* non he held for twelve year* Hejoined tte etacw tary faculty of the Hamilton School Synem, a poeition he held umil Ma retirement in 1973. Mr. Steeby had a total of forty of experience la tte Michigan Publk School* NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MatahaU Bever, 38. a former hairdresser and real estate agent, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 1995 at hjr home in New Orleans. He wu born in Lansing and lived in Saranac before moving to New Orleans 19 years ago. He also lived in Richmood, Virginia and Knox­ ville, Tennessee, where be ted a brief modeling career. Mr. Bever wu en evid art collector, focusing oo contemporary figurative paintings by New Orleans artists snd antique figurative bronzes. He wu a former directa of the PWA Coelltion and an active member of tte First Unitarian Univesaalist Church, where he heeded several 1995-96 WMM FUNUAL HOMS THf HASTINGS SANNIS ANO MMINDtR PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING 1995-96 BUDGET 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml PURPOSE: to discuss budget for fiscal year HASTINGS SAVINGS a LOAM. FA | Normajean Campbell, Prairieville Township Clerk Memorial Services were tett on March 11 at tte Hrs: Unitarian Church of New Orleans. Memorial coroributions may be made to any local Library. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 23, 1995 — Page 7 Special movie to help Central Central Elementary School will sponsor the G-rated movie "The Swan Princess" at I and 3 p.m. Friday at the Cinema in downtown Hastings. Hastings students will have only a half day of school Friday. All seats are $2 and there will be a $1 pop and popcorn special at the theater. Proceeds will go for Centra! fifth-grade activities. Nelson-Warner to be wed Aug. 12 Robert and Sandra Netooo of Hastings arc proud to announce the engagement of their AragMrr Robekah Jonel (Bobbi Jo) to Michael Scott Warner, aoo of Keith and Judy Warner <rf Lake Odeaaa The prospective bride is a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School and will graduate from Wrrtrra Michigan University this summer with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology .and social psychology. The prospective bride groom is a 1990 1 graduate of Lakewood High School and will ’ graduate from Michigan Stale Um versify this _ 1 —* - *------ X------- 1— - tail wttn a nacnetor or science degree in aTa*** Dan Hickey to mark 90 years An open house will be held on Sunday, April 2, from 2-5 p.m. at the VFW Hall. 501 Tupper Lake St.. Lake Odessa, for Dan Hickey in honor of his 90th birthday. Den was born in Nashville, and has lived in the Lake Odessa area for over 60 years. Dan remains active in his church and to well known for many years of community service to various organizations. Your presence to the only gift requested. Cards may be sent to Dan at 14773 S. Darby Rd., Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 GIRL, Ceaira Rose, bom at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids, Feb. 28, 1995 at 10:57 p.m. to Janice Cowling and Rob Potter of Clarksville. She weighed 7 lbs., 2 ozs. and was 19 inches long. She to welcomed home by big sister Desiree Cowling. BABY GIRL, Emily Sue Nottingham, 8 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 20h inches long. Bora March 6* 1995 in Holland Hospital. Dad and Mom is Stephen and Tammy Nottingham snd brother Christopher Grandpa and grandma are Don and Elayne Nottingham, Dick and Vi Tolles and Dave and Linda Slocum. Curt David Jacob, Battle Creek and Susan Kay Inman, Dowling. Richard Howard Heffdtwwer, Hastings and Joan Marie McCarty. Hastings David Lee LaFountaine. Shelbyville and Sandra Jean Hall. Shelbyville. Jtsoo Todd Bender, Battle Creek and Sherry Kay Garcia. Battle Creek. Todd Allyn James. Hastings and Barbara Eileen Asp*nail, Harting* Mitchel] Ray Tolan, Middleville and UriSM Atm Dibble. Middleville 12. 1995 wedding dale u being :h—j i OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING Julie Ana McMellen DVM will become tne bride of Gerald Bolduc 0 on May 13. 1995. The bridxo-be. of Thornton. Colorado, to the dangfaer of Ed and Rose McMellen of Hastiags nd Florida. She is a graduate of Hastings High Sdiooi. Michigan Stale Umverstfy and Colorado State University. She to currently employed with Tbe Huron Animal Hospital of Deaver. The future groom of Thornton, Colorado to fee ton of Jean and the late Gerald Bolduc of Colorado Springs. He to a graduate of Corban High School of Flier. M icing m He to presently employed at Prestage Imports National of Denver. TO CONQUER t experience: AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. CUalcal Coordinator to (800) LUNG-USA Medical Full-time, days, for Med/Surg.; Reports Nursing; BSN or 3 years minimum Pannock HrupUal offers a complett compensation package which includes weekend and shift differentials; an innovative flexible benefits system which is prorated (or part-time employees; Paid Time Off system; tuition reimbursement (or continuing education, personal tax-deferred savings plan to which Pennock Hospital will contribute as much as 5% of your salary; and much more Please submit resume/application to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Nursing Department 1009 West Green Street Central EllrtMUfry........................................549 S. Broadway, 9444423 Northrtrtrttera Elimiatiry..................................... 519 E. Grant. 94S4421 Sorttfenurttetn Elementary............. 1340 S. East. 9444419 Pleaaan -Hew Elementary........................... .3754 Lacey Road. 758-3361 Hastings. 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Hardcover. over- V99 HomeCrest (3/23) Sett Anything FASTI of Evening Homo Snpaialrtor - Part-time, 56 hours per 2-wk. pay period: Reports to DON; BSN or minimum 3-5 yean nursing experience (2 yean supervisory); Responsible (or hospital operations and starring on evenings; shift accountability; Nursing Committees, personnel in Nursing on evenings (evaluations and discipline) (one hour earlier at Pleasantview School) Looking for Extra Cash? Call.. .945-9554 Manager supervisory/coordinator experience. Responsibilities Include dayto-day supervision of Med/Surg, qualty assurance for the unit, and personnel matters (l.e. staffing, reviews). Position offers full-time benefits of AAdigan Please bring a copy of child’s birth certificate and immunizatie i record Register at the elementary school nearest you. It is not necessary to bring the child with you. Adjournment 10:43 p.m. Shirley R. Cow. Clerk Attested to by: Patricio I. Raker. Supervisor RNs a progressive community hospital located in Hastings, has two opportunities for Registered Nunes with supervisory Michigan, LUNG DISEASE 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • 1:30 p. a*.-3:30 n>aa. NEWS TWO school board members* four-year terms will expire on June 30, 1995. Nominating petitions may be picked up in the Superinten­ dent's Office, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan, and must be filed with the Board Secretary or at the Superintendent's Office. No petitions may be accepted after 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 10, 1995. The last day on which candidates may withdraw their petitions is 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 1995. PrtBrtock Hospital, Kindergarten Registration Hastings Area Schools Everyweek of your local community, appears In the Banner Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan. IS A WAY March 22. 23 and 24. 1995 Approved contract with Hosting* YJA.CA.. gram 81480. ________ Seeton's contract renewed. Appropriated Si .000 matching money to Rood Fund Approved annuo) mooting notko. board wieottng schedules bank depositories township ouAt. unpaid Mb to Hecoi year end. budget amendment* H necessary. TO: The Qualified Hectors of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, Will .. Bennett-Hayes set wedding date McMellen-Bolduc plan to wed May 13 NOTICE OF NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR 1995 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION Sally A. Adams, Secretary BOARD OF EDUCATION (623-9246) YOUR Weedy Sue Bennett of Hastings and Ronald Jiy Hxyes of Freeport, will be united in nwrwge on June 17. 1995. The bodeto-be is die daughter of Richard Bennett of Dow ling and Raymond and Joyce Hauae of Hartings She n a 1990 graduate of Hartings High School and to currently employed al Simpson Ind. of Middleville. The groom-to-be to the son of Raymond and Lndi Hayes of Freeport. He to a 1985 graduate of Thornappie Kellogg and hto cur­ rently employed at Bradford White Corp, of Middleville B.C. Photo Club selects winners Roger Thoreeon took the winning photograph tor the January contest sponsored by the 1/16 B.C. Photography Club. Using.the theme 'reflexions', Thoreson's winner was a photo of Bowens' Mil Pond. He also gave a presentation on depth-of-Md and the hyper-focal technique for the other club members The dub meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Hastings Elks Temple. Visitors and new members are invited to attend. Cabinetry STEAIADEAL TO ORDER Send 318 (pp) to: Splkshorn Creek Camp 2251 North Clane Ave. Harrison. Ml 4M25 Saw « Hasting* Office Supply Church & State. Heatings Carpet, Vinyls. Csrornic life 105 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 Replacement Windows (517) 852-3906 Building and Remodeling Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat. 9 to T2 KITCHEN 6 BATH DESIGN �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 23, 1995 MSTIASI MU Default hovtag been mode In the term* and con­ rawwrWwwanm WTWVI - *-||4| wu, iimmm rowawLra 0*1 am mrwvw vs ** v a-mrAunla. imii i rsavt 4m 19* day of October, IW», by LARRY E. BURD. SR., and LOUANNE SURD, husband and wtfa. os Martgagor to RRH COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION. a credit unton organized and existing under the laws of lhe United Stoles. os Mortgagee, and recorded In the 27* day of October, 1989. In the office of the Register of Deeds lor Barry County and Stoto of Michigan In Uber 490 of Records, Page 311. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo and unpaid on the dote hereof $33,663.27 principal and interest at 10.25 % per annum, and no suit or MOmTMM PMKL0MK MLK MORTGAGE SALE-Oofouft has been wwde In the conditions of a mortgage made by Clare L EHlsand Mary J. Illis, husband and wife (origltvol mor­ tgagors) to COMERICA BANK (f/k/O Security NoMonaiBtodi of Boftto Crook). Mortgegoo. dotad Ju­ ly II. 197R and recorded on Jufy 17. 1878. ta Uber 237. on pogo 122. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortpogs there to cfoimod to bo due ot the date hereof tho sum of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY SIX DOLLARS AND 01 CENTS (818.436^1). tadudtag Interest at : ~—T Or Krw lurara or m. Ira mjm .1—>1 nwtny h,r>l ilirv ueeri Im. proce«3>r*g* m uquiry tgays or any part therof. and lhe power of sale In by Jose??such dofauh. Notice Is hereby given that on the 6ih day of April. 1995. at two o'clock In the afternoon at the east door of the Courthouse In the City of Hastings. State of Michigan. that being the place of holding the Orcutt Court for the County of Barry, there will bo offered for safe end sold to lhe highest bidder hereinafter described, lor the purpose of satis fy— ing the amount duo and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with Interest to dote of solo and legal costs and expanses. Including the attorney foe aiiowed by tow. and also any sums which may bo paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest In the premises, which premises are described as situate in the Township of Barry. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and descr ibed as follows to wftz COMMENONG AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 34. TOWN I NORTH RANGE 9 WEST THBNQ SOUTH 99 DEGREES 46W EAST. ALONG THE NORTH UNE OF SA® SECTION 34. A DISTANCE OF 334.35 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF BROOK LODGE ROAD: TM9NQ SOUTH 25 DEGREES 34V5~ EAST ALONG THE CBfTBLME OF SA® ROAD. 741.10 PHT; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 01 -35" WBT. ALONG THE CENTERLINE 133 40 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE Of BEG4NMNG: THENCE CONT1NU MG SOUTH 00 DECREES 0135“ WEST. ALONG SA® CBETBRUNE 300 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 99 DEGREES 43* EAST 445.39 RET TO A CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY THENCE NORTH 11 DEGREES XT19“ WEST. ALONG SA® RIGHT-OFWAY, 306.09 FEET; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 4T WEST 3B4.12FWT TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINN BIG. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERLY S3 FEET FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY dth 19480. 400.32410. In which case Doted: r tbrvMvy 20. 1995 RRST r^jMMUNfTY FEDERAL CREDO UNION REED STOVER 8 O'CONNOR. P.C. 0/23) Commencing ot the West 1/8 post of the South side of Section 22. thence North 29 rods tar place el beginning, thence North on the West 1/8 Hne 22 . jds to the center of highway M-37, thence Easter­ ly and Southerly along the center of sold highway to o point directly East of the point of beginning, thence West to point of baginning. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, Johnstown Township. Tho redemption period shall be 6 menfe(s) from the date of such solo, unless determined abandonod in accordance with I948CL 600.3241a. In which cose tho redemption period simH bo 30 days from the date of such safe. February 23. 1995 COMBUCA BANK Trott and Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30300 Tslsgroph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Forms. Michigan 46025 (3/23) Filo F9502O44B MOMTMfiC FOMKCLOSUM MU MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon mode In tho conditions of a mortgage mods by John J. Davis and Down L. Basson-Devi*. husband and wife to Tower Service Corporation, an Indi eno Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee. doted August 14. 1986 and recorded on August IS. 1986. In Libor 438, on pogo 392. Barry County Records. Michigan, and asalfpved by mesne astlyvmant to BANCPLUS MORTGAGE CORP by » assigmsnt doted October 31. 1987. and recorded on Nrsobsr 16. 1987. In Uber 499. on page 958. Barry County Records. Michl gun. on which mortgage there b claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWELVE DOLLARS AND 01 CHITS (853.812.01). tadudtag Interest ot 9.300% par and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice b hereby given that sold - •xsrtgogo wiH bo forodosed by a solo of the mortgaged promises, c. «omo part of them at piddle vonAm. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1160 aun. e'dedu an Moy 4. 1995 Said premise* are situated In TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. Barry County. Michigan md ore described as: “ho North 660 feet of tee West 1/2 of the Nor thwest 1/4 Section 8. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Tho redemption period shall bo 12 mentfes) from lhe date of such sale. Doted: March 23. 1995 BANCPLUS MORTGAGE CORI. Trott and Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30300 Telegraph Rood Suite 201 Bingham Farm*. Michigan 48025 Ata 195030928 For information regarding thb foreclosure, ptoose coil (810) 642-2515 Annual Percentage Yield Nude is beautiful Dear Ann Landen: My wife and I are practicing nudists, and we believe that the 16-year-old from Japan who said com­ munal bathing is not sexually exciting is ab­ solutely right. There is nothing sexual about bathing. la feet, there is nothing sex­ ual about being nude. We were all bom that way. A great number of Americans sleep, swim and do their housework in the nude, so why are an so hung up about nudity? The problem could be that nudity and sex are so often portrayed as one and lhe same in movies, television, music and adver­ tisements. Pornography has given nudity a bad name. Sexual promiscuity is the last thing you will find in a nudist environment. In feet, anythin, of a sexual nature is strictly for­ bidden. Women who have experienced social nudism in a camp will tell you that they fed safer in a nudist environment than they do while clothed in the outside world. Social nudism is strongly familyorienred. The divorce rale among nudists is much lower than tbe national average, and children grow up with a much healthier and more stable acceptance of themselves and others. There is no discrimination because ot race. sex. age. physical appearance, social status, religious standing or political viewpoint. What a perfect world it would be if there were peace and acceptance of everyone who was law-abiding and decent. — Nude and Happy in Va. Day camp for music slated for June 12-16 The Thornappie Arts Council of Barry County wiD sponsor a week-long Day Camp this summer for area youth. The camp, which will be called lhe Tbornapple Day Camp For Music, will be held June 12-16 at the Arts Building in Fish Hatcnery rant, nasungs. The day camp which will be directed by Joe and Patti LaJoye, will be for band or vocal music students who are entering grades seven orogtei. tf- aou adtooi year. Du. ooewrek musk exnajOKC will ba divided into two sectkxu. the Tint for ttudenu choosing bend, which will meet in the morning, and tbe second for atadests choosing choir, which Win meet in the afternoon. Student, will be exposed lo fundamental concepts on their imtruments and proper vocal techniques appropriate to the ur graop. There wUl be cppMuaities for smaU group in­ struction aad large ensemble experiences as the mateaB prepare for the ccocert. which will be presented at the end of lhe week. The day camp is open to all of the undents in Barry County. Enrollment information has been acai to vocal music aad band instructors la the following actool districts: Dehon. Maple Valley, Lakewood. Thornapple Kellogg, Wayland and Hastings Students may contact their music directors in any of dwae districts , or contact Joe or Patti LaJoye at 94g-4409 or 945-9766 for enroll­ ment materials. Due to the limited apace available al the arts building, there win be a limit to the number of students accepted, and ttudats will be ac­ cepted in lhe order in wtiicf their enroUmem materials are received EaroUmem materials mu 4 be postmarked by May 26 LEGAL NOTICE 0CFAUT hevtn, b»w> moda la ibe coodUiom el a carMn airtgea. mode between Tlmetby W. sever, o atoglo mon end rirst Fmonclol Sovree LleHed recorded on Jonvory 10. I4H In Uber SM. pofo in. ond then eetlgned to Concord liiurlet.i, e Mkhmon aortnereble whoee od*eee le P.O. See am. Grand toplde. xuebfoon. wbldi woe reoorded on Jonoory 10. ISM In Uber aat. peace zas and as ol the Sorry County accord,, en which mormoge there woe due ond ewtea oe ol Morch 1. 10W dw sum ol g74.42S.l2. wMi Meraot occrubig iheraon ot the rale ol tSX OUR CD RATE IS SO BIG, WE HAD TO LAY IT IN SIDEWAYS. This hardy rate also comes with a very nice term — 15 MONTHS. Besides sizable earnings, your money is insured by the FDIC to *100,000. Call or visit your nearest Hastings City Bank office today. Any way you look at it, this is one great BIG rate. ^Hastings CCitg Jiank Safe and sound since 1886 Hasting! 945-2401 Middle* ilk 795-3338 *500.00 nMmun io open CD Cat Bellevue Nashville Caledonia 763-9418 852-0790 891-0010 792-6201 MkWeilW. MkMgon ond ora more portkuiorfy a -A M IWWWi. aOOwwOU — n’ -1 ol the M.mieaet corner ol the Hot dwoet 1/4 el the Honbooctt/lol Section M. Town 4 Her*, tenge 10 Weef. thence South along the tool line ol told eechon 34. 033 JO tool lor point ol beginning: lhenco South gS degree. 30 minutes 50 ..lei.i. west pwollel to the North eectton bne 033.30 feet, thence Southwcrerly to the Soulhwoet comer ol lhe Horthooet 1/4 ol the Mor. Iheost 1/4 el eechon 34. tfwnce Sort along lhe South Ikw ol Hw Northed 1/4 ol tho Northed I/4 le dw Southed comer ol lhe Horthooet I /4 of •w HoHhed 1/4. lhenco North oiong the So., line el eofd racoon 54 <o lhe poM ol beginning Permanent Porcol Ho.: 0*014404-001-04. Tho rademphon dote tholl be eU month, from lhe daw ol raid rate, unlera determined obondon od In accordance with 1443 a 400.3341a. In whkh Cora *• redemption period tholl bo 30 dope from lhe dote ol raid eole Mod Storch 1. tats Law. stiam a woasKuo p.c. 1300 MkMgon Hoti Sonb aide 77 Monroe Center. NW Grand Sorad. X41«S<a (414)434-1041 (4/4) Dear Nude and Happy: Because your philosophy is so wholesome. I’m printing your letter at the risk of antagonizing the garment worker* of America as well as the manufacturers of undergarments, pentyhose and shoes. Thank you for writing. Tall no fun Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to "D.Z. in Ventura. Calif," who is 6 feet 6 inches tall. You told him most people would rather be fell than short. You ob­ viously are a short person. 1 am a 41-year-old woman who is 6 feet tall. This has been a handicap my entire life. Only a short person would wish to be tall. Do you have any idea what a burden this is? I was 3 feet 10 inches in sixth grade. My male teacher was only 5 foot 7. 1 went through high school never dating and hav­ ing guys tell me that they would like to lake me out but I was loo tall. I wear a size 13 narrow shoe. I have such a hard time finding shoes that I buy new ones every five yean. The last shoe clerk I spoke with said be has been selling shoes for 17 years and only five people have ask­ ed for my size. I have not bought a dress in 20 yean. I have to sew all my clothes. The sleeves oh "regular" garments are al least three in­ ches too short. My waist is two inches below the waist on any dress. Pants are such a nightmare I won’t even go into it. I have been looking unsuccessful! y for a coat for three yean. I have one I bought 25 yean ago. and I still wear it. 1 am sick and tired of people 1 have never seen before asking me how tall I am. I would never think of asking a fat person how much he or she weighs. If 1 could be granted one wish, I would wish to be a normal size. — Too Tall and Hare It. Dear Too Tall: I wish I could have a cou­ ple of those inches you don't warn. All my life. I have wished to be just a little taller. Time, however, has made me much more coolest with the lol that is mine, and after reading your letter. I feel fortunate not to have the problems you describe. Thank you. Delivery guests Dear Ana 1 audm: My daughter had her fint child recently . "Irene" told everyone the wauled only her husband and me in the delivery ronm. She stated quite mfhatirally that there was a wailing roan for other relatives and that the hospital naff would keep them posted oo the delivery. At the v_y end of her delivery, when the doctor laid Irene, "k't almost over — the baby is just about there," several in-laws The Feed Store and Literary Society perfor­ mance will be Saturday evening al the high school auditorium at 7 p.m. According to the community calendar pro­ duced by Fred Wiselogle for lhe Chamber of Commerce. Bertha Fredericks has a birthday caning March 26. Why na tend a greeting erd to this nice lady? Her birth year was 1906. Fa yean she and good friend Oneta Neitzke could be seen walking uptown from their homes south of M-50. Sunday evening, the Lenten service will be at Woodland United Methodist Church al seven. Tbe Lakewood Board of Education meets Monday evening. On Tuesday, the men's musical perfor­ mance will be at the high school, at 7 p.m. Other musical programs follow on Wedtrnsday for Clarksville and Sunfield ^ sdems On Thursday, youngsters from Lake O and Woodland have their music program u the high school Store windows were emblazoned aa last week progressed with slogans on nearly every window cheering on tbe girls' volleyball team as it made its way to the state championship game Saturday afternoon at Kalamazoo Cen­ tral. From the reports die game must have been thrilling with die lead changing several limes in die second set. Fa this champion­ ship. the winner is the team which scores best in two of three games. Stevensville-Lakeshore won the first game. However, the score of the second set was 16 to 14 with Lakeshore gaining its second win. which ended the contest. Tbe Vikings had won 64 success!we games. Lakeshore's season record was 59 wins lo 14 losses. Some of the players were Jennifer Mitchell. Heather Mitchell. Becky Rufner of Clarksville. Jessi Briseno. Angela Rufner. Sara Milbourne. Tbe coach is Kellie Rowland, who acknowledged that "every game has to have a loner." However, this was a winning team all season. They defeated Monroe-St. Mary's in lhe quarter finals and Marysville in the semi­ finals These games had been played at Mattawan Why no word oo a Hastings radio stauon about the quarter finals and semifinal,? The answer was that the school had not provided them with a story. Lorraine McMillen was called lo Buchanan last weekend by die illness of her sister. Marian Weinberger. Surprise' A primrore was found in blossom last Saturday The puny plant from last sum­ mer survived the winter and came forth with a trooped into the room to watch Irene was ex tremdy upset by this, but she didn't know bow to handle lhe I rustme By the time 1 realized all the relatives were in the delivery room, it was too late to say anything. The doctor was also annoyed because it drew his aneraioo from Irene and the baby and spoiled the tender moment she bad been planning throughout her entire pregnancy. Irene is now angry with her in-laws for not respecting her wishes. I have done my best to calm her down and urged to let the matter drop, but she refuses to do an. The doctor aad 1 both told Irene to confront her in-laws, ex­ press her feelings and dear lhe air so she can enjoy her beautiful baby. She says die will tty. but it is apparent th»-. she is mil very angry, and I fear thk will go on until she alienates the whole family. I hope you will print my letter so others will learn not to ruin a moat special time for so­ meone eke. — Irene's Mom m Salinas, Calif. Dear Mom: Irene, her husband, her doctor and you need a come in how to be more assertive. Someone should have said to the in­ vading troops, "You’re in the way I want you out of there right now. If you want to wait around until the baby comes, fine. But you'll have to wail in lhe other room.” How to pay? Dear Abb Landers: Three couples in our crowd often go out to dinner tog-ther. One of the guys, ‘Tim,” always asks if anyone wants to pay by credit card. The other fellow and I say it’s loo much trouble, we prefer to pay in cash. Tun then takes our money and uses his credit card to pay the bill. He pockets the $60 to $75 and doesn't have to cough-up his share of the check until his bill comes in. which is often two or three weeks later. My wife and I and the other couple fed that we should al! pay in cash, but until last week, no one had the nerve to say so. We don’t think it's fair for Tun to walk out with our money lo use freely until he receives his bill from the credit card company. Last night, I spoke up and told Tun to stop this practice and ask for separate checks. I then said we would give him post-dated checks for our share if he insisted oo paying tbe biD. He seemed annoyed by the line. If oae person is picking up the check, be has the right to pay any way he wants to, but when it involves other people, we fed that be ■houid pay m cash like the teat at us. We need the opinion at a disinterested patty and decid­ ed to ask you. What do you say, Ann Landers? Is Tim on at line or not? — Daily Readers in Delray Bench. Fin. Dear Del: As long as Tun pays tab dtore, k shouldn't runner whether be pays m cash a uses a credit card. It sounds aa if Tun juH might be writing off die dinner as a business expense, which is am what I could call Kraigbt-arrow behavior. Gam of lha Day (Credit Erica Jong): Ad­ vice is what we ask fa when we already know the answer - and wish we didn't. An ufcoAuf praMtmf Zfow cm you Aa*i yomrff or romront you tow.’ "AJooholum How so Xecognizr ft. How to Deal Jr. Hbw so Coaqaer b" niU girt yon tht awm. Snd a re^addnmd. tong, burbrm-riu anriopr md a dlrdt or mtwy onlrr for i3.?5 inclodrr porragt aitd haxdUat) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landen. P.O. Sat 1150. Oicago. Bl. 60611-050. » Caroda. rad 54.55.) CrrrrtQt IMS Creators Sjudlrato, Inc. showy btoaaom. The daffodils are several in­ ches high but ua yet in bud. Tree Value has bags at garden goods outside waking for buyers — mulch, bark, manure In two flavors. With the snow mehed, the earth is saturated with moisture so sump pumps ran hour after hour. The 1995 Ionia County directories were delivered along with the Ionia Shoppers’ Guides on Saturday. This is a publication at gni. which also pubisbed a Montcalm county directory. The Icma version carrhd phone numbers from all of the county exidianges, plus Mulliken. Sunfield aad Lowell because their service areas extend into tbe border townships of the county. Each dry and village has its page near the from of the book with street maps, historical sketch, poprlatioo figures aad amenities such as libraries aad parks. An county and township officers are listed within its cover, along with toll-free numbers, zip codes, yellow pages and more. The Sage at the Shoreline reports dut the 1995 breakup of ice on Jordan Lake came March 20. five days ahead of the 20 year average. Last year the breakup came (4 March 25. as average aa k could be. The fir* tastings ice of the season came co Jan. 6. which is somewhat tee. So the open water time for 1994 was nine months and nine days — March 23 to Jan. 4. The ice time was only two months aad 16 days. The ice fishing season was sbon this year, as was the maple syrup season. Local friends ot Roy Cogdell were happy to see him in town during lhe pan! week for a business trip back here from Nicaraugua. He brought pits* of pictures io show the foliage, the bouse in which he lives, the bouse which is being built for him and a 20-room hotel being bulk. He is involved with some business ven­ tures along with his teaching at the new university. Il is located in three places around ■he nation, ba the colleges on fisheries, forestry and mining are functioning at each she. He says that boats are necessary for travel. Either one needs lo own Us own ar plan on hiring marine transport often He says that plants grow by simply having sends strewn at the sod. Plantain and fish are the mainstays of the local diol. He cites the dif­ ference between the Atlantic and Pacific sides trfthecoumry . There are three major tribes t< native people, with the Mesquiie being the moot populous He is doing las at reading along With bis favorite pastime — fishing. • �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 23, 1995 — Page 9 Brrafcr MvMr frew «p i" Yankee Spring! Temnuhip near Barna Lake She married Cart Otis Marble in 1929 She amtinnei io talk «M her son-bt-law Neal Cook abate her h/eaea M(fr and mother: "Orl't parents lived over in the YecUey School ares. His father’s health waaaT the snateat. They aated us In come back then aad ran the farm. They would move to a ax­ . tage cat Podunk Lake that had been given to my mother-in*law. "So we decided to do it. We moved over then. They weren't moved out when we got then. As Cart began to take over the work, father began to feel better and he didn't want to move, so we just stayed during that summer but when the corn was taken can of that fall we moved into Hastings. "Ctei then got a job with Murry Goggins, who raa an oil station up on the corner ot Jeftenon and Green streets in Hastings, (by tbe striker House). He did a lol of filing of bras and a little mechanical work, phis they also sold gasoline. “They had quite a business, going and pick­ ing up people's can. bring them in to grease them and change the oil and then taking them back to them maybe st work or M their homes. They had hats at when this was to be done. The Striker Houae used to be a hospital in Hastings. The gas station was right on that corner. <; "Fton the term we moved beck into town tend lived oo Weal Marshall Street. There was la man named Benham who lived in Hastings. He owned this farm which I mentioned once before, out oo west M-37. The buildup were blown away in a tornado several years laser. It fwaa owned by Mr. Benham, given to him by ■hto father when he med Sam McKeown own­ ed k when the tornado struck it. "Thue is where we began terming. We hnam out there and lived four year witboot any etoctrietty Um was during World War D. When we worn out there we were told dm everything was set for the REA (Rural Elec trie Amwianrw or the QA. Onawa Allegan) to come aa. 11 wam't Consumers, but a co-op at some sort. The war came and they were not allowed to aae any wire for anything other dmtfaemiUtery. We lived there seven yean wtaut any way lo wash." (DM you hm a gM engine on your wmtar?) "He got one of them finally. That was white we were still on Marble place, but it was so unaatisfoctory. 11 never ran right. You coaid never depend oa it all. 1 had a good washing machine, an electric one when we went out there to the Benham place, but it just Mt there. > "Finally, we were invised by our friend* who lived in Irving to share. Her washing machine brake down and you couldn't buy regain or gel anything fixed because of the war. So she asked me if I would consider tetttag her use my washing machine and I could then come down tbzre to do my washing once a week using therr electricity. This worked out very well. It was the best arrangement that we had all of that time that we lived there" (This was the Nagel tarty?) "That was Ben and Hazel Nagel. They were my friend*. I grew up with Hazel. When we were kids we had lots of fun going back aad forth and staying overnight with each ota. We hadn't lived on the Benham place very long before they stopped and invited Marion and Norma Lean to ride to Sunday School with tan. They asked me io go, too, but I had excuses, thing* to do. But I did want the girt* to go, so they began going and even­ tually I began to go, too. That was quite a few yean laser. "After living there seven yean we had this opportunity of buying a place. My husband became acquainted with Ralph Keyon. They wore king of chips off of the same block. They were buyers and sellers. They'd see a bargin. buy it and tat sell it again. "Ralph's mother. Pearl Kenyon, owned this piaix over oo Jackson Road. Thornappie Township h was empty and had been for some time. Ralph was forming the fields and the house sat empty. It had been rented but was not empty. We worked out a deal so that we could sell off tfo. lake property to Arthur Kenyon and make a down payment to Mrs. Kenyon. We called her 'Grandma' and she became tike a member of our family.” d raMcnta that same place a* being my Grandpa and Granta** place. Grandpa ■nd Grandma Kenyon, when I lived with the r Mgs a tanBy. h wm the same place Bernice Brady Marble (In the back) with her four daughters, (right to left), Marion Cook Frye, Bowens Mills; Norma Kuhaneck, Wayland; Nyla Flfelskl, Hastings and Gaye Patterson, Hastings. that I used to go out to see my grandpa and grauta We had a chance to live another life out there.) “"I remember how you used to come galloping into the yard after the chores were over. " H*o see how you were doing with the chores?) “I don't think it was that at all. 1 think you wanted to see my number one daughter. Marion. She was my first born and was a strong right arm to me all of my life. (There was an attraction I guess.) “Yes, the two of you were eventually mar­ ried to each other. (There was a barn built out there, too. There was a barn when Grandpa and Grandma Kenyon were there. It was struck by lightning. Ralph and Carl went ahead and had tbe timbers sawed out.) "When we first went there, a chicken coop sat where the barn was later built. Carl couldn't sta^d up in it . A* he was milking he would have to bend. The roof leaked so bad. also, so as soon a* they could get their heads together a little bit. they began cutting Jogs aad having timbers sawed out. Neighbors came in and helped. There was about two week* I guess that We had a gang around there. One bunch would come one day. They would say that they couldn't come back the next day but would be back maybe oo Thurs­ day or whatever. "Eventually, they got that barn done. That made it so much better. There was a basement downstairs and there was room for hay upstairs...'' (And before they even got into it. the new bans wm struck by lightning. There was a crowbar standing in the corner of the barn floor. That got so hot that it burned a spot hi the barn floor. V. didn't burn the barn however.) “You could see where the crowbar had been. The born wasn't quite done yet. They just about fainted when they saw that it could have so easily been burned down even before they had finished it.” 0 think that they had another kind of tarlteFoX there too, some horses out on tbe lake.) “Yes. they did. Paul and Ralph did a let of buying and selling of bone*. Carl loved hones, too. They were almost human to him. He was able to get a matched pair of colts that weren't ‘broke* yet. He was always partial to roans, strawbrerry roans. You could hardly tell them apart, they looked so much alike. He had taken them into the fair and they had got­ ten Orand Champion because of the match. They were gentle, beautiful hones Carl had just begun to work them and they were doing so well. They would do anything that he said. They had been around him so much and they trusted him completely. "During the winter their feet kind of swell­ ed and the veterinarian said that they weren't getting enough exercise. They needed to get out and run and play. He suggested that Carl leave the door open and let them run outside, to leave it so that they could get tn if they wanted to. That way they would get the exer­ cise that they need. "During the summer when they were grow- Flve generations of a Yankee Springs family: (back row, from left). Dawn Cook Healy (1949), Marion Marble Cook Frye. (1931), Bernice Brady Marble, (1907), (front row, second from left), Stacie Healey Phillips (1969), Erin Kaye (5 years old) and Ambr Dawn (7 years old). ing up they would go back to Harwood Lake aad lie down in the water, splash around and get the flies off. “So when they went back there and the ice was oo the lake, they weren't a bit afraid and they walked right out onto it. There were five of them, these two and three others. They went out on the ice a little way* and they all went down into the ice water. The ice broke. That lake is spring fed. It wm on Thanksgiving. “My husband had been to that barn doing chore*. He came in to eat quickly. He said that he had to get out and find those horses as they hadn’t shown up that morning. After a white he came home. He looked as if he’d oeen struex oy iignuung. ne was as wnne as a ghost. 1 asked him what was wrong. Had he found them. He said that he had found them. They were all back there in the lake. All five of them went down through the ice. "They cut an ice channel out and floated them in. One of them they couldn't get out un­ til spring, the one that wm further out. They had to take those beautifixl horses away "It wm such a terrible thing I tried to help my husband relieve the grief and all of that stress. "When we moved over there, the girts had such plans for skating on that lake. I sutfested that maybe this wm a blessing in disguise They never got to go back there to skate. Cart remembered too, how they made plans about skating oa the lake. It could have been the girts, if they had been skating back there, maybe with some of the neighbor youngster*, h wa i tragedy, but it wm outdoor* and not in the house." (I remember helping to take tbe horse* act af the take.) "And some of the neighbors came to help." (1 remember looking down In tbe water trying to find those horse*. There were three of them tat were bloating- There wm one, hte feet were stuck In tbe mud and I wm peering dawn atoug tbe edge of the Ice. I could see tbe hair from hte mare wavtag back and forth. He wm landing straight up with hte nose up, trying i > get to the air and the hair wm floating Kb t ft wm In a breeze. I had to book a cable around hte neck and pul him out. It wm a real tragedy afl tbe way.) "A tornado went through out there and scared us to death, too. There wasn't much damage done to the house. It went right over the houae. sounding like a dozen airplane*. "We were sitting, after doing the supper dishes, looking at the sky in the west. It look­ ed different than I had ever seen it before, but we didn't know that there wm a tornado around and didn't pay much attention to it. I went into the living room and kicked off my shoes and wm resting. "Cart came in. He said that the sky looked very funny. He didn't like the looks of it at all and went back outside again. 1 told the girts that we were in great shape if we would have to go to the basement all of us barefoot, so we got our shoes on. We had not much more than got them oa when he came bursting in the back door telling us to get to the basement. And we just flew down there "In the meantime we had the two little girt*. Nyla and Gay, both petrified, but not any more than we were. Cart finally got the door shut and came in and we all just waited. It wm gone in just a few moments, then dead silence. It wm so silent that it wm almost as bad m the roar, deathly quiet. "We crept up the stairway not knowing what to expect. Everything looked pretty much intact. But a new chicken coop had been moved off from its wall a little bit. even though it had been set down in wet cement to hold it on there. It had shoved it ahead six or eight inches, but no ocher damage. Our roof, the steel roof that wm oo the house wm raised up between the seams of it. but it didn't do any damage inside. It had put a kx of pressure on it. The windows in the girts' room, on the west, were open. They had those screens that go in under the window sash, adjustable for width so that the part in the middle wm double screen. Two windows on that side that were up the wjdth of that screen, about a foot or maybe a bit more. Bernice Brady and Cart Marble on their wedding day May 29, 1929. "The next day after this happened 1 swept up a bushel basket full of straw that wm forc­ ed through the double screen. There wm strew oa the field to the west of the house where they had spread manure with a lot of straw in it. The straw wm thick all over the floor, all over the beds and all the way across the hall to the other rooms and in Ray's room and the bathroom, but it tern the thickest in the girts' room. "It picked up the old lawn swing and slam­ med it over across the driveway, breaking all of the boards off. It now sits in Bowens Mill yard. It had new wood put on it. That swing had been there when we came to the farm. Grandma Kenyon left it there for us. I thought that it ought to be there where the kids could enjoy it so when we sold the form I gave it to Marion and they now have it over at Bowens Mills." (Y« I remember swinging in tat swing when I wm a flttte kid.) (You had another done call when Gay wm a llttte tyke.) "Yes. We had neighbors, the Yeoman family that lived in the stone house that was just west of our place. They had two children, a tel* w»» °”r and a boy who wm older than our daughter. Gay He wm kind of a slow learner. He like to play ball out of doors. "He wm up there at our place and they were playing outdoors. I noticed that he wm coughing very hard. Gay wm just a tiny baby then, five weeks old. I got real concerned about the baby. Could it be whooping cough? The boy brought me a note saying that they had taken him to the doctor lhe day before and the doctor had sax4 that it might be whooping cough. My heart sank. 1 got on the phone and called Dr. Lund. "He said not to worry as I wm nursing her aad that would make her immune. There wm a very good chance that she wouldn’t get it. But Nyla had been out there playing, too. She had received the shots but it wasn't long until 1 she began coughing. The next thing we knew fee baby wm also coughing. /'They had a preventative shot that they gave babies when they were two months old, but that wouldn't be of any help to her u she 'teas already coughing. We were still hoping that she wasn’t going to get it. "Then she went into very bad spasms of coughing which would scare us to death. It seemed like about every night at 10 o'clock she would go into a horrible spell of coughing and turn black. She would act like she wm trying to cough, but she couldn't make a sound. She would quit breathing and this scared us. We would think that she wm gone, but she would finally gasp. "We had a terrible time with her one night. We had no telephone there. Cart went across the fields to Ralph Kenyon's and called the doctor and talked to him. The doctor said that he would be glad to come if there was something that he could do, but there wm nothing He said that we could take her to the door and let the cool air strike her when she wm having a spasm. This would sometime* bring them out of a spasm. We could put her into cool water, he called it tepid water and the shock of this would stop them. I never had to do that though. "The night that Carl called the doctor. 1 wm crying beside her little bed. 1 finally came to that this wm not helping. I felt that I ought to be praying and not crying. So 1 got on my knees and pleaded with the Lord to save her if It would please him. I realized that He had given her to us a* a special gift, but if He wanted her back 1 would just have to take my hand* off and let Him have her. but 1 did so want to see her grow up But 1 had to leave it with Him. "The next morning wm Sunday morning. Dr. Lund called out to the house. He said that The lawn swing given to the Marble family by Grandma Peart Kenyon, then to the Neal Cook family. It Is still at Bowens Mill. he hod never heard of this medicine and hod never used it but he had talked to Dr. A. B. Gwinn in Hastigs, who had used it. The shots cost $15 each which wm a tremendous amount cf money for us, and she would need three of them, 36 hour* a part I talked it over with Cart and be said that there wm nothing else to do, so we would go with it "She needed two, a double shot because she wm so critical. So the next day I took her down to Dr. Lund's office. He let me in the back door and got everybody out of the waiting room and then he gave her those shots. Before the 36 hours were up, when she would be ready for the next one, she wm tike a different baby. She still coughed. She coughed for six weeks, but she never liad another spasm and it wm a miracle. My okjcsi orocner, KS>mono. orc wnen he wm only 39. He had a hernia. He wore a truss and eventually be got an infection and died from blood poison from it. And it could have been prevented.” (I think that we have covered quite a lot of your span ofttfe aad the hardships of It and the very good parts of it, tbe fun, the gains and the tragedies aad toast*.) Cart Otis Marble died in February of 1976. Bernice Brady Marble lived until Feb. 27, 1995. During her long life she had impact on and touched the live* of so many others. She has made a heritage her family will appreciate and share with the generation* to come. In 1995, there are two daughter* with their families and one granddaughter still living in Yankee Spring*. Bernice Marble had four daughter*. 14 grandchildren, 23 great grand­ children and three great-great-grandchildren. Sources: Oral History Tapes made bv Neal Cook and Bernice Brady Marble, loaned to us by her daughter. Marion Marble Cook Frye; Vital Records. Barry County Clerk; Hastings Banner Archives; Barry County History 1B85; Notes and photographs from Family Records. W16V16V16V16V16V16V16V16V . 16 16 16 16 S*nd someone i 16 Ph. 944-8051 Happy 16th Birthday... VICTOR LEWIS March 26, 1995 16 16 16 Love, Your Family _ 16 16 V16V16V16V16V16V16V16V16W �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 23, 1995 WINDOW SHOPPING? CALL PARAMOUNT FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE...BEST DUALITY... BEST SERVICE...CUARANTEED!!! whole House Full of windows CALL NOW FOR T , FREE . MARBLE SILLS ■ interest Rates Have Dropped! 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Consideration of the application of Cai Kooiker and Jack Morren for rezon­ Ing of property located on the West side of M37. North of Irving Road and South of Whitmore Road (see map). The property Is currently zoned “R3" Mobile Home Park & Plat. The applicants seek rezoning to the “ R1" Residential Single Family. 2. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed amendment at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan and the zoning map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing application by the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on April 11, 1995, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to Individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Rutland Charier Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxili­ ary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or the telephone number listed below. All Interested persons are Invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By- Barbara Bodford, Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058-9725 (616) 946-2194 Woodland Lena (Helen) Aksyonova, exchange student from Ukrainto and Martin Habecker, her hem in Lake Odessa, were guests of the Woodland LxxMOub The guest speaker, a senior at Lakewood High School, told about her home country and being chosen to come to the United Stales for a year. Habecker said that 75.000 kids from Russia and the Ukraine took tests to see who would be chosen to come for a year under the Freedom Support Act. Only 1,000 students qualified. Helen, as she is known in this country, said her mother was worried when they found out she was going to be in Michigan because on the map that seems to be close to Chicago and Detroit, both infamous cities in eastern Europe. She also was told that no Americans could cook decent food, all they ate was fast food and convenience food from mixes. She said that both of her host parents were excellent cooks and she has had good meals from the time she Strived. Helen to 17 and lives in the southern part of her country near tbe Black Sea. She said her home to 1H hours from Yalta and the area is famous for wine and resorts. She said her father to a professional violinist living in Moscow and her mother teaches Rus­ sian in France. She lives with a grandmother. Helen hopes to complete her education in Fnnce and laser go into business for herself laser. She will graduate from high school here and has already taken an examination in French to see if that country will accept her as a student The young lady, who speaks four languages (Russian. Ukrainian. English and French) will be in Michigan until June. Raymond Paul's son. Bill, was in Michigan last week and brought his father to the Com­ mission on Aging dinner at the Woodland Eagles Wednesday. Also that day. Joyce Weinbrecht held a blood pressure clinic at the COA dinner in Woodland Several ladies from Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Evelyn Goodrich. Lillian Vandecar, Sheila Carter. Gayle Chase. Olive Soules and Novella Whited, rode to ' Ludington in two cars to surprise Roma Kilpatrick oo her 90th birthday. The ladies waited in a restaurant w’Mto Carter went to pick up Roma at the supervised care apart­ ment where she now lives. Carter had brought a decorated birthday cake and everyone 1 talked to about the trip said that Roma was quite surprised and delighted. Hildred Chase fell on ice when leaving tbe hair dresser’s early last week and broke a pelvic bone. She was taken to Pennock Hospital and with therapy to now getting around a little with a walker. Chase will go to Thornapple Manor taser for a few more weeks of therapy before coming home again. The Woodland Eagles sponsored Thunder­ bird Club, for youtes ages 7 to 17. met with a representative ofJPcnuock on Sunday and gave him a large number of large and small stuffed animals and some books for children in the hospital They also planned to give some of the same books to the Power Hour at Lakewood Fkmmtary School in Sunfield. The Woodland Eagles are holding a public fish fry every Friday evening during Lent. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church held its first Sunday service in the newly remodeled by Catherine Lucas Tho Rev. Cart LMchMd of the Woodland United Methods! Church preaches at lhe combined Lenten service at St. Edward's Catholic Church Sunday evening. sanctuary Sunday. Members had a potluck dinner after the service to celebrate. Kernard and Thelma Schaibly came from Edmore for the service. The sanctuary was gutted, some walls were removed and the altar and pewes were reinstalled, reversed from the previous orien­ tation, and arranged at a different angle. New carpeting was installed before the pews were returned The reversed sanctuary now holds about 40 more people and 40 to 60 extra chairs can be added when necessary. Entrance is made to the remodeled church through the new narthex buih when the new classroom-basement dining room was built. The stained glu. windows that were at tbe front of the church are now behind the pulpit and visible to the congregation. Previously, they were seen only in the small entrance. This is the second stage of a four-stage rebuilding plan. The remodeled church will be dedicated Sunday. April 2. Tbe third Lakewood Ministerial Associa­ tion 1995 l enten service was held at St. Ed­ ward’s Catholic Church in Lake Odessa Sun­ day evening. The church has been decorated with desert plants and rocks to represent Christ's time in the wilderness during Lent. Three of the large Dotted agave or aloe plants had tall spikes of flowers for the season. Several cactus also were blooming. Father Tom Boufford said probably 50 to 60 families participated in the Lenten decor, which will be removed and replaced with lilies for Easter. Virginia and Bob Crockford (and Bingo. Father Boufford's big dog, at the side door) greeted the people from many churches who came to the service. Gary and Kay Coates sang a duet and Marilyn Oaks played the organ and piano dur­ ing the service and sang a solo. The Rev. Cart Litchfield said he to now recovering from the surgery he recently had to relieve sleep apnea and was honored to speak. His subject was the time Jesus spent in the Garden of Gethsemene. Sandwiches, cookies and other treats were served with drinks after the service for a time of felkrvship RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendment to th< < Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on April 11, -995 commencing at 730 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, as required under the provisions of the Township Rural Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed rezoning of land located on the south side of M43 to Green Street. Property #08-13-013-004-00. The property Is currently zoned “C" Commercial and will be considered for rezonlng to the “C-1", “C-2”, “03" and “C4” zoning district. The Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendment at or following the public hearing. Written documents will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on April 11,1995, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Anyone interested In reviewing the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, or Area Map pertinent to the foregoing may examine same at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on April 11, 1995, and may further examine the same at said public hearing. All Interested persons are Invited to be present at the aforesaid time snd place. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materia) being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Cleric Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING/PLANNING COMMISSION BY: Dorothy Hint, Secretary Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 946-2194 Ministers present at the combined service included Father Tom Boufford of St. Ed­ ward’s. Cart and Gerry UtdifieM of Woodland aad Welcome Coram United Methodist. Alan Sellman of Zion Lutheran. Brian AUbright of Woodbury and Calvary United Brethren Churches. Ben Herring ot Woodgrow Christian/Brethren Parish aad Kevin Cherry. Father Boufford announced that Si. Ed­ ward's Carbolic Church would hold a Lenten breakfast for the public on Thursday, March 23. ar 9:30 a.m. Steve Youngs, principal of St. Rose acbool in Hastings, would portray ■—a— - m -s . a------ t JUuis aner me oreuiast. Judy Yonkers Johnson (Mrs. George) is having teats at Pennock this week. She may hare gall bladder surgery later. George Jobnaon IH ia still home after Im re­ cent appendix surgery in Traverse City, but according lo his sister, Julie. he is much better end may soon return to his work. An appreciation breakfast for the Sunday School teachers aad youth leaden at Lakewood Untied Methodist Church seat held Sunday morning before church. Becky Abaft told me that 60 or so people enjoyed the pineapple siusn, acramoieu eggs, [run puKKE, crotoant and ham dice meal with coflfee. Each teacher was given a little fabric heart wall hanging. _______ Frank Townsend arrived home from California last Friday, ranch improved. After an aaosuouaj penoa or recovery num me stroke he suffered while out west, he win pro­ bably have surgery on the blood vessels in his neck. though it will not be toe usual kind of vcssels-io-the-oeck surgery, but will involve a sleeve lining or some such new treatment Joshua Duits. who to 15. had a dirt bike ac­ ’ a. - a s, — a a- a < _ cioem iasx wee* ana ts paraiixea num a broken neck. -.— • — • ■■ Al the Woodland Township Board March meeting, which was held early became ot fa tigering procedure, Tom Clark wm named to replace Douglas Hoort m township fire chief. They will now will hare so elect a new captain lo replace Tom in that position and a new atsataat chief, as Jerry Yonkers resigned became of health. These poskiom will be un­ til the end of the term of those they are "rammy Makley McLaughlin (Mrs. Don) had another surgery Iasi week ■ Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids, and her father, Kenneth Makley wm taken to Pennuck Satur­ day with pneumonia. Ken wm seriously 31 when admitted lo the intensive care unit of the hospital, but has improved some then. Twelve Kera-Agien (those over 60 and their maces) went to Ponderosa Restaurant in Hastings for lunch on Saturday. They had planned so go to ■ movie afterward, but they visited so tong that everyone felt it had gotten loo late. NOTICE Many happy returns. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 23, 1996 — Page 11 HISTORIC, continued from page 1 home, in the proposed dutrict that have bistorical significance. The building, lell tbe history at Hartingx" she said. "When we lose any ot these buildings, we truly lose a little ot ourselves." Peurach added. "We think we have a tat ot significant older homes... Preserving these neighborhoods is a step toward keeping Hartings u one of tbe best 100 small commttnifirt " But. a, Councilman Harold Hawklni pointed out. the committee*, and diurlct'i biggest challenge I, tbe fear that the Histone Dimrict Comtnlnion would be another gov­ ernment bureaucracy Individual "We have discussed that." Peurach said "And we understand why people are scared." The Hoffman, the attorney from Grand Rapids, acknowledged that people would have to go before the commission before miking changes to tbe exterior appearances of their bouaes. But he said ibe vast majority of those case, likely would be bandied quickly and with little, if any. trouble. She added that there will be no require- Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum asked calling themselves tbe "Hasting, Property for this (estabilsbiig a historic district).' i district is well established." Hoffman said. 1 Councilman Joe B leant asked what is ■ion In the proposed bsuxic district ordi- Hoffman said that would Involve a resi­ dent who lets Ms property deteriorate But Peurach cautioned thal demolition the shape at the proposed district and on the proposed ordinance because be tears an elected city council giving away power lo an appointed historic district commission. Jasperse <ik> said he is concerned about the appeal, process. In which a homeowner's case would go from the local commission lo the stale. "My concern is the appeal goes from a body concerned with tbe prerervation of property to a body concerned with the preaervation or property." be raid. "So roooer or later, we'll wind up in circuit court" Other comment, from the audience In­ cluded: • Ken Smith, representing the First United Methodist Church, ariced council to remove the church from inclution in tbe dlnrict in the rame manner Pennock Hospital aid FUh Hatchery Park were removed. • Robert B. Picking, chief executive offi­ cer at Harting, City Bank, who raid hi, butioeu and other, are concerned about property that may need to be med in the fu­ ture to lake care of one of the city', most preating problems — parking. • Brian Shumway, a property owner in the district who raid lhe survey of ocher com­ munities wu flawed because only govern­ ment official, were contacted. and who raid tbe iuue should be pul before voter, In lhe dry rather than jun council. He wu lold a petition for referendum could be made, but mon voter, In lhe city do not live in tbe pro­ posed dirtricl and would not be affected. • Rick Moore, who raid he own, two piece, of property within the dlnrict. raid. "My greatest fear is the changing bureau­ cracy ... Tbe committee admit, thal once (the ordinance la) enacted, we have lo comply with stale law." Walton raid tbe council should remember thal lhe committee submitted a petition with 125 tignature, of support for lhe historic dlnrict. and that should count for something In term, of gauging public opinion. She raid that historical imereti will make Ibe neighborhood look a lol better and im­ prove the quality of life. "In the 1970, when I lived on Green Street there a lot cf homes around me for rale and they couldn't give them array for $50X100.* tbe raid, arguing that tbe street County amends home occupation, family members housing changes by Elaine Giber, Assistant Editor Supplemental Housing Permits that allow property owner,. In certain cases, to provide dwelling, on their land for medically impaired Immediate family member, will be granted only to family member, who will be living in that type of bousing year-round, according to a change to take effect soon in That means that people who spend six months In Florida, for example, would not qualify as candidates for supplemental housing permits, said Planning and Zoning Director James McManus Tbe exception, of living away from lhe stays, rehabilitation periods and family vacations. The amendment will take effect in May. at lhe latest. The exact dale depends on when final approval is received from lhe Michigan The Barry County Board of Commissioners last week approved amending tbe County Zoning Ordinance to Include that zoning alteration as well as some other changes. Goebel voted against lhe amendments to lhe Major modifications lo the immediate family supplemental bousing provisions also Include giving tbe Planning Commission permission lo ask for a medical report to clarify the health impairment of an individual who would benefit from the special use and restricting additions to supplemental bousing to only those that meet Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approval. The largest approved addition will be a maximum of 120 square feet not in itaelf be ground, for authorization of a temporary bousing permit.* tbe streets will improve, loo. "We should take loved, and bring them iq>.' For example, tbe Barry-Eaton District Health Department building at the corner of Jefferson and Center streets. Is not historic. that are. such as the Striker Home and make sense to take out the health department "The benefits (ot a contiguous district) would be related to the cohesiveness." "When we look al special use, or variance,, we don’t wani lo look at lhe their property was granted io them by the a stare in 1437. Therefore, they claim, the lorney Stephanie Fekkes. "But that doesn’t Ms position was extremist. ttanai rights as a property owner. I donl occur in an orderly manner. He said his past legal experience, both as a persecutor and as a private attorney, will be "very helpful" to him on the bench. Tve been in every position a lawyer can be in and every type ot case that comes before the circuit Judge, so I think I understand the pressures that a lawyer Is more." be raid. Commissioner Sandy James raid after the meeting that she approved of all tbe amendments except tbe one requiring yearround residency in supplemental bousing. "I have a big concern if they are restricted because of health problems, proven by a doctor's statement, and (with lhe amendment that will take effect) they couldn't leave MM go from one ...(adult) child lo another but yet they are independent because they have their own unit lo live In," James raid. Hastings chapter of Ibe Kiwanls Chib and the Barry County Child Abuse Council. He serve, on the board, of Hasting, Saving, and Loan, Pennock Hospital, the Pennock Foundation, the YMCA of Barry Fisher likes outdoor activities, like help lawyers evaluate their cua and bring them to resolution. Rsber Is a Hastings native. Both sides of bls family have been here for five generations, settling in the area In I860,. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1964 He graduated from Us General Moton Institute in 1973 with a bachelor ot science Hsbcr thanked all ot those who supported "It's a Job Fve been interested in for some period ot time," be said. "It's a new challenge; it's a new opportunity to be of service lo tbe community." Doctor degree from Wayne Stale University Law School Upon receiving bi, law degree. Rsber Joined tbe Barry County Prosecutor's Office as an assistant prosecutor, snd in 1979 be law firm of SiegeL Hudson. Gee. Fuher and Fekkes in Harting,. He hu also been tbe anorney for tbe city of Hartings since 1946. and for tbe village of Middleville since 1940. He la married r> Sarah Fuher, and they have one child, Jaime. Firtier ia a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Barry County Bar Anocia- • JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP • PUBLIC HEARING \f or Mitir insur.tnr t'4<tll Farmers Insurance A Public Hearing will be held on Saturday. April 1,1996 at 93K am at the Township Hall to consider the 1995-96 proposed Budget. The proposed budget Is available for public Inspection at the Cleft's office by appointment. Immediately following the Budget Hearing a Special Township Board Meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 1995-96 budget Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Board In writing or phone 7 days poor to the meeting ■ -a------ <--------- Discover the advantage of W- — a-»— t^a» -a jonnsiown i ownsnip wcik 721-4406 m. No overlap coverage: ingful savfngs and gives boat imurance. GARY BEGG, LUTCF titan rend that family member to a mining home. "Barry County authorize, an opportunity tor these situation, and these families to take care of their family without having lo spend lhe com oo a nuning home by getting a special use permit," McManus raid. "Really, it's a tremendous benefit...Unfortunately sometimes people take advantage of the situation just on the basis of money oo a short-term, monetarytype of issue. They are out of a Job for a sbon period of time and it keeps going and going and going." Tbe non-lransferable supplemental housing permits must be renewed annually. "Tbe van majority of them (ordinance amendment,) didn't teem unreasonable." Commissioner Rod Goebel said after the meeting. However, he said be is concerned about the ramifications oo family members who want io help their relatives. "1 would not want to make it too bard for people lo take care of their families." Goebel said "If my brother lives in Tennessee and my folks want to spend a month with me and a month with him, this makes It (the amendment) wrong. I don't have a problem with taller fences (another part of lhe ordinance amendments). The rest of it makes sense. If somebody wants to take a care of their parent,. their family or kin, they've got enough problem,; we don't'need to make became the prosecuting attorney. that ibe federal government was given the "The fact that somebody is poor doer not necessarily derive a hardship for a special use under supplemental housing. We have other ways we can take care of that. This Is specially for some type of medical Impairment." For example. McManus said tbe amendment would allow a person with a large farm » get a special use permit tor supplementary housing tor a family member FISHER, continued from page 1 climbing He is o "avid" downhill skier and be works out every day at Pennock Another question was raised by Council- money factor, per se. there has to be something else, explained McManus. "In other words, we re looking al supplemental housing for a family member who is either impaired, terminally ill. or infinned in some capacity where they need io be dose to tlie family in order lo be cared for. PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Middleville has changed the location of the public hearing & council meeting to the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 1995. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE residential limited site (R-LS) zoning districts In the county to haw lome occupations as special uses when the That provision would allow occupations such as a beauty salon or a crafl/hobby business that didn't have direct sales io tbe home. It would not allow a body shop business or any other involving direct sales, explained Planning and Zoning Director James McMan-as special use, in district, zoned tingle family retidemial (R-l); tingle family and two family retidemial (R-2); two family, low dentity multiple family and retidemial (R3); low density single family residential lake (RL-1); medium density single family residential lake (RL2); agricultural (A); and agricultural, rural residential (AR). Regarding home occupation,. part of tbe amendment said. "The home occupation than be conducted within the principal same property as tbe principal building. The size ot tbe accessory structure shall be determined by lhe Planning Commissloo. Not mere than one perron shall be employed who I, not a resident of the premises. Otherwise, lhe district would have to be zoned commercial. McManus said. "If tbe home occupation occurs within the principal building, then it shall occupy no more than 23 percent of the total floor area attached garage or similar apace not intended to be living quarters," the amendment said. new zoning amendment prohibits barbed wire or similar fences tn residential zone districts or platted areas Another provision changes tbe maximum height of a fence, wall or screen from five to six feel. Tbe exception Is a "necessary retaining wall." your breath away. Some just give it back. UWi Aw American Lung Assorts- ton* of Michigan', GoK Privilege one free round of golf at more $35. More Importantly, you! ba lighting the *1 Idler of chikfrvn Idler kt America krg drnu Thu golf waron, get the Golf Privilege Card - and give back the AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. (800) UING-USA (517) 484-4541 Hastings BANNER NOTICE-ANNUAL SUBSCRIBE TODAY of Board of Directors of Barry County Child Abuse Council will be held Wednesday, April 12,12:00 noon, Coun­ ty Seat Lounge, Hastings, Michigan. Members invited. Part-time ACCOUNTING DEPT. CLERK WANTED Approx. 30 hours per week. Variety of duties includes bookkeeping, word­ processing, payroll hours, admini­ strative assistant, cashier-relief, and more. Apply In writing to: BARRY COUNTY LUMBER P.O. Box C Hastings, Ml 49058 YOUR CREDIT MAY NOT BE AS BAD AS YOU THINK! Missed a few payments, Lost your job, or even filed bank­ ruptcy doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a new or pre-owned car, truck or van. Contact — or 616-897-8431 TING Charlene Michael-MacDonald, Secretary NOTICE OF MEETINGS BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP BOARD A MJDMT HEARING and SPECIAL MfETING of ftie Baltimore Township Board has been scheduled for Tuesday. March 28. 1995 at 700 p.m. at the Township Hall. 6424 Bedford Road. A copy of the proposed budget for 1995/96 Is available at the home of tbe Township Clerk. Call 945-9304. The purpose of the Special Meeting Is to approve a budget tor the 1995/96 fiscal year, pay any outstanding bills, and any other business necessary to dose out the current fiscal year. The 1995/94 REGULAR MEETINGS of the Baltimore Township Board are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall as follows: April 11, 1995; May 9, 1995; June 13. 1995; July 11. 1995; Aug. 8. 1995. Sept. 12. 1995; Oct. 10. 1995, Nov. 14. 1995; Dec. 12, 1995; Jan. 9. 1996; Feb. 13. 1996; Mar. 13, 1996. The Baltimore Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices. such as signers for the hearing Im­ paired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to Indlviduats with disabilities at lhe meeting upon five days notice to the Township Board. Call or write Teddle Soya. Baltimore Township Clerk. 4502 Davidson Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. 9459304. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 23, 1995 Winter All-Barry County teams selected by TX. Stenadbartwn Sfortt Editor The Lakewood vanity volleyball team was lhe slate runner up. lhe Thornapple-Kel logg vanity wrestling team made it » lhe final four. 10 wrestlers, from Hastings. Middleville. Lakewood. Delton and Maple Valley competed In the stale individual fi­ nals and more than two dozen made It lo regiooals Middleville's basketball team Is a district champion. Hastings had four confer­ ence champion wrestlers and Delton had all three varsity winter sports teams producing AIl-Kalamazoo Valley Association players Each school In Barry County had a team with at least one star athlete or special player snd Monday, with the help of coaches and athletic directors from lhe five schools, the J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County was taken to breakfast at McDonald's in Hast­ ings. Not only were the top competitors cho­ sen. but the basketball and volleyball teams had a "Best from the Bench* player chosen and three "Honorable Mention' students. Tbe best from tbe bench player was cho­ sen on the basis of their coach's recommen­ dation. statistics and ability to come into a game cold, ami play effectively. The honorable mention player was chosen baaed on coach s recommendation at a player or manager's attitude, dedication lo tbe team, team spirit and Miilily to motivate. Eight piayen made the All-county basketball team and two were chosen ss honorable mention. The top scorer in tbe county was Tbornapple- Kellogg's Andy Brewer. Brewer had 277 points over the 20-game regular season and had more than 90 rebounds He was the leading scorer tor the Trojans, which won the district championship. Top rebounder in the county was TK's Steve Converse. The 6-foot-6 center domi­ nated under lhe board to pull down 177 re­ bounds. He was also able to score 225 points as tbe other end of the floor. Hastings forward Jim Robbe led lhe county in three-point goals with 68. In one game he scored 12 points lo less than two minutes to give lhe Saxons a shot al a victory. He ended lhe season wi'h 270 points and 65 rebounds. Maple Valley's Scott Heyboer was the leading scorer for tbe Lions with 255 points for a 12.1 points per game average and added 87 rebounds. His teammale Aaron Tobias had an 11.2 points per game average with 235 points, but also specialized In rebounds with 161 lo make lhe All-County team Trojan Jerry Postma was tne other top re­ bounder for Middleville He had 161 re­ bounds to go with 213 points. Lakewood's Malt Goodcmoot was the top scorer for lhe Vikings, a team which came on late in tbe season for two strong wins In their district run. before bowing out to Port­ land. Gocdemool scored 205 points, but also showed versatility with 143 rebounds al lhe other end of the floor. Tbe Best from lhe Bench honors go to Delton's Howie Shattuck. He scored 170 points and had 60 rebounds, but according to coach Jim Hogoboom. he could come off the bench cold and heal up the team with his play. "He is a great leader. He wasn't vocal, but be used the same talents he used as the football team's quarterback to get Delton back Imo games." Hogoboom said. Recnrvtng selection to the AH-Barry County besketbal team indude (from left): Mett Goodemoot, Scott Heyboer, Aaron Tobias. Jerry Postma. Steve Converse. Andy Brewer and Jim Robbe. Howie Shattuck from OeBon (left) was selected to the Al-County basketbal team aa the Beet from the Bench and Hastings' Brooke Walker was chosen as the Beet from the Bench for volleyfaal. Members of the 1995 All-Barry County voBeybaB team indude (from left): Jessi Briseno, Heather Mitchell, Angela Rufner Jennifer Mitchell. Becky Rufner and Becky I Mwai da. The first five are al merrtsers of tho Lakewood varsity vdeybal team which was a State Class B finalist this season. Mika Toburen from Hastings (left) and Chad Lyons from Delon were chosen as honorable mention basketball players and Hastings voleybal team manager KeBy Loftus was honorable mention for her work with the Saxon squad. 19 assists. She has • vertical Jump of 27 Jennifer Mitchell was another strong blocker for the Viking squad with 105 nk> blocks sod 29 assists. She also scored 304 Selected to the AFCounty wresting team are (first row from left): Nick Boucher, Dendel Craven, PM Rod, Sean Crofoot. Terry Trudell and Ryan Winchel Second row: Chris Alen, Two honorable mention were chosen to the All-County basketball team, but for dif­ ferent reasons. Mike Toburen. a guard for lhe Hawings squad for being the "Rock of the team" and Chad Lyons for his on and off the court ded­ ication to the game of basketbail According to Saxon coach Don Schils. Toburen. as well as being a team captain. cmx forward to lead the learn after its poor start early in the season. "He kept improv­ ing himself and bringing tbe team along with him He is an extremely classy student athlete who was everything a coach cculd ask for in a player I canl say enough about his value to this team and his ability keep them playing in a season like we had. He was invaluable." Lyons, according to Hogoboom. was not tbe team's top scorer or rebounder, but his defensive talent "was worth 10 points per 1 Stove Austin, Cole Bowen. Ty Middleton. Jason House. Joel Appel, Jody Blain and coach of the stale somi-finals wrestling team from Thomapple-Kellogg. Tom Lehman game." Hogoboom said Lyons held every one of the KVA's top scorers below their season average and was a hard worker with a posi­ tive altitude But when he wasn't playing for the vanity team. Lyons, as well as a number of other DK piayen. volunteered their time to the feeder program on Saturday morninis The coach said be works well with the kids and although be doesn't have tbe best ball handling skills, be has a talent for teaching lhe kids the basics of basketball, which helps tbe kids now and the Delton basketball teams of tbe future Tbe Lakewood volleyball team an its 66-1 record and stale runner up title donated tbe greatest share to the All-County volleyball learn. From tbe Lakewood team comes Jessi Briseno. Heather Mitchell. Jennifer Mitchell. Angela Rufner and Becky Rufner. Tbomapple-Kellogg's Becky Holwerda was the sixth playr selected to the team. Hast­ ings' Brooke Walker was selected as tbe Best from the Bench and Kelly Loftus was given honorable mention. Briseno Is a defensive specialist with 278 dip to lead all piayen. She also bad a 96 percent serving accuracy oo 669 attempts and 212 kills. Heather Mitchell, the Viking spiking ter­ ror. had 541 kills this season as an outside hitter. Angela Rufner. a middle hitler, bad 493 kills this season, a 915 percent serving ac­ curacy on 328 attempts and 123 dip. But what she really shined al was her defensive blocking ai lhe net with 94 solo blocks and I kills snd bad an 92.4 percent serving accu­ racy oo 529 attempt. Becky Rufner. tbe Viking team setter, had a whopping 1135 assists this season She averaged 9.5 assists per game and was the crux of the team's attacking ability. Becky Holwerda had 376 kills for the Lady Trojans. 118 digs and a 94 percent serving accuracy as an outside hitler. From lhe bench. Hastings sophomore Brooke Walker had 48 kills and 19 solo blocks in her limited floor time. Coach Wendi McCausey said Walker, with more experience and maturity could be one of tbe best volleyball players Hastings has had "She could come off the bench and complete tbe mission given to her. Tbe only reason she didn't start this season was her inexperi­ ence." Tbe honorable mention is lhe Hastings volleyball team manager. Coach McCausey said Kelly Loftus, a junior, was both the learn’s manager and statistician and also lhe team's tether to reality. "Whenever the team got down oo them­ selves or began taking themselves too seri­ ously, Kelly was able to break lhe tense sit­ uation with her sense of humor." McCausey said. Although she doesn't play lhe game. Mc­ Causey said Loftus assisted with dnll and games, practice and warm ups. "She was al­ ways lhe extra pair of hand a coach needs and never missed a game." Tbe All-Barry County wrestling te'un is bashed out by the coaches of the varsity wrestling teams in the county and placement on the team is via the best record in each weight class. Making the All-County wrestling team are: bBck Boucher (100 pounds). Lakewood Dendel Craven (106). TK Phil Root (112). Lakewood Sean Crofoot (119) TK Terry Trudell (126) TK Ryan Winchel (134) TK Chris Alien (142) Hastings Steve Austin (151) TK Cole Bowen (160) Hastings Ty Middleton (172) TK Jason House (185) Maple Valley Joel Appel (215) TK Jody Blain (hwt)TK Tbe wrestling coaches also chose lhe sec­ ond team for wrestling. Earning a place on thal team were: Ben Covert (MV). DJ. Vandorp (LW). Andy Nelson (TK). Rob Isom (DK). Mike Opolski (Hast.), Craig Bowen (Hast.). Brian Ferry (LW). Matt MacKenzle (Hast.). Andy Dragt (TK). Brady Simpson (MV). Steve Lehman (TK). Gabe Steward (LW) and Link Pape (DK). �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 23, 1995 — Page 13 ’ost season awards announced or Hastings wrestlers, last week Al last week's post sessoc awards banquet or me Hastings wrestling team, awards ren given out (or this past season's Tbe team finished with an 18-3 record and ran tbe Ionia. Allegan and Twin Valley oumaments. came in second in tbe Delton md Lakewood tournaments and fourth in lhe Vyrxning Park and LH. Lamb tourneys. Voted Most Valuable Wrestler was Mike Jpolski and Most Improved Wrestler was ustin Walers. Opolski also set the school ecord for moat career escapes with 56. Earning a fourth year varsity letter were otm Bas. Cole Bowen. Opolski and Sparky Veedall. Third year letters went to Chris Mien. Kris Javor. Matt MacKenzle and foot Moore. Second year letters woe earned ty Craig Bowen. Jeremai Cook. Jamie amea. Jon Olmstead and Troy Pittclkow Manager Jenae Crosthwaite also earned a eoond-year vanity letter. Earning first year letters were: managers Um Cook and Cbristin Holcomb. Chad ’arrow, Joo Kensington, Jason McCabe. 4att Moore. Kevin Morgan. Ryan Rude. ?hrls Stafford. Justin Waters and Scott dcKelvey. Pwticipation awards were given to Jeff Arnett. Kenn Crocs. Tim Easey, David Koulz. Jason Laus. Peter Lewis. Jacob Miller. Chad Nowlin, Chris Olmstead. Ben Poller. Ken Rose. Mlle Stormes. Doug Varney and Nick Wilson. Receiving recognition certificates were: Jenae Crosthwaite for Best Sense of Humor, Cbristin Holcomb for Most Easy Going. Kim Cook and Jeff Amen for Quietest. Jeff Arndt and Chad Noltn for Most Polite. Craig Bowen for Most Team Spirit. Jason McCabe for Outstanding Sportsmanship. Chad Nolin for Most Determined, Peter Lewis for Best Attitude and Mike Stormes for Most Dependable. Winning dual meet awards were: Mike Opolski for with 31 takedowns (tied with Jamie James). 14 escapes. 17 reversals. 13 pins or forfeits and most team points with 95. Matt MacKenzle for most nearfalls with 24 and decisions with nine. Weedall had lhe fastest pin with one kt 19 seconds. For tbe season. Opolski bad 56 takedowns. 23 escapes and 27 reversals to lead the team. Chris Allen and Coie Bowen had 34 wins. Allen also had 35 nearfalls and Weedall bad 26 pine or forfeits to lead tbe Sazons. Craig Bowen was also voted in as captain Hastings Women’s Bowling Assoc. Annual City Tournament Hastings Women's Bowling Assoc. 1994-95 Annual City Tounwment wm hdd Smnrrtay. Mar. 18 aad Sunday. Mar. 19 at -jli.i - MnVCiMi nMungi T>bow Ii. Cn9*imai.'sim rot jowmg are book nigruignu if the event Team event with handicap (22 teams participaaed): (1) Three fanes Tack (Monday Misers) 3208 - Shirley VanDenburg. Sher fart nt II. Debbie Hughes, Dot Kelley. Stacey McKee; (2) Misfits (Wednesday PM) 3022 ElanK Meeecar. Fran Schneider, Margret Matson. Ramona Reichard, Lee Yoder; (3) Varney s Stables (Wedmsday PM) 3005 Mary Brimmer. Deb Moore. Susan Brimmer, Samira Brimmer. Teddie Soya. High hamBcap game Debbse Hughes 296. Team event actual: (1) Hecker Insurance Agency (Bowlerenes) 2240 - Boonie Maker. Marjory Gerber. Becky Wilson. Esper Vanasse. Thelma Chraaopher Doubles with handicap (42 teams pertiapasod): (I) Debbie Hughes - Sher Sanborn AHOC. A SMGU MAH to HUT OS AMBKA lAHK-UUOtlGAH. HJk.. TX UMTS STATES Of WHCI Msngoaw. dmad Avaost 2. 1040 and ssardod on Psesmksr IS. ISK. bi LUot SOS. an wps SZO. OAlUtV COUNTY aorordo. MkMfan on ahldi morrange ihoro is r'obwd io bo doo ol lhe low hereof the mm el sovoM, Uiouoond nine hunVed mnry eraM met 26100 Oohora (8T0.VWJS). sdurtno intoresl <rt •-*»% pot annum 1265; (2) Betty Roush - Sue Baum 1258; (3) Elaine Mesccar - Margret Mataon 1212. Doubles event actuaf (I) Boonie Hathaway - Dot Kelley 936 High handicap game: Betty Roush 263. Singles with handicap (84 bowlers par ticipated): (1) Debbie Hughes 741; (2) Pat Doezema 689; (3) Elaine Hammontree 677. Singles event actual: (I) Dot Kelley 549 AU events with handicap: (I) Debra Hughes 2171; (2) Elaine Hammontree 1998; (3) Karen Sutfin 1917. YMCA Women's Volleyball League for next season's team. From the junior varsity squad. Tim Easey and Kevin Morgan tied for lhe most wins with 17. Easey also led with 23 takedowns and 12 nearfalls and lied with Chris Stafford with nine escapes. Kenn Cross had 12 reversals and Jon Kensington had 13 pins. Nd Ftot thence North 3T17 East. 776.21 toot: tonco South 51T East. 121.11 foot to fho place of ■ginning. ALSO. Commoncing at fho center of action IB. Town 1 North. Range 8 West; thence auth 2085.71 feet along tho North and South 1/4 no of Mid Section for place of beginning, thence oufh 98*5) West. 742.71 feet along fho Northerly no of o prlvato road to the North lino of ‘West each." according to fho recorded Plat thereof: konco North 8T4T30- East. 42.4B feet along the lorth Hne of soul Plot; thence North 38*31 East long the Southerly line of said private road to the lorth and South 1/4 Hne; thence North along said <4 fine to the place of beginning. ALSO. Commonng at lhe center of said Section IB: thence South 805.71 feet along tho North and South 1 /4 lino of dd Section to the Northerly Hne of sold private tad thence South 38*51 West. 556.42 feet along to Northerly Hno oi said private rood; thence Orth 51*0T East. 121.11 foot to the true place of ■ginning; and running thence South 39*17 West. TOO toot, thence North 51*08- West. 320.00 feet; rnneo North 39*17 East. 170.00 toot; thence South 1*08- Eaet; 330.00 toot, to the place of beginning Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from io date of such sato unless determined abandon f to accordance with 19400. 600.3241'o) to which too the redemption period shall be X days from to date of such sole. a»od February 23. 1995 RSI Q4 AMERICA MOUNOtlGAN NA. mrtgn,,, ttorwy tor Mortgagee □ben A. Tromoin and Aseociotos P.C. 71 South Woodward Avenue sitolOO tontogham Ml 48009-6616 IOP8TTY ADDRESS 176 WEST SHORE CREEK Ml 49017 (3/23) Ai the Delton-honed freestyle wrestling meet, held March IS. more than 20 wrestlers from Delton placed in lhe medals. Winning first place were James Vickery (178 pounds) in junior Greco. Dan Smith (1913) In junior, Rob Tack (143) and Jason Stamphler (132) in Cadet. BiUy Ferris (hwt) and Jeremie CopUn (110) In Division IV. Adam Poteet (140) in Division III and Jimmy Sweat (60). Dustin Morgan (120) and Boe Bissell (130) in Division n. Taking second place finishes were: Breit Bissett (43) in me eight-yean-old and under division. Michael DeWalers (40) in Division IL David Overbeck (110) In Division Bl and Justin Stampfler (103) and Jay DaHaan (1 IS) in Division IV. Taking thirds were Hill Shallhom (1823) in Cadet. Jeff Erb (110). Ryan Summers (100) and David DeWaten (60) in Division ID and Grant Harville (61) In eight and under. (___ bowling scores Monday Misers Rowdie Giris 65-43; Mkhekb 65-43; TM Lassies 61-47; Hastings Bowl Sisters 61-47; Hanzler Tours 60-52; Three Ponies Tack 57-51; Mr. Bruces 56H-55V4; Deweys Auto Body 49-59; Girrbachs 48-60; Jo's Bookkeep ing 45-63: Unique Washnib Duo 42Vi-65 V>; Outward Appearance 42-66 Good Games aad Series —J. Mercer 191-454; H. Service 176-499; S. Lancaster 172-493; M. Wieland 182-476; J. Ogden 168-473; K. Sutfin 174-508; B. Thomason 170-471. Goad Games -S. Nash 155; B. Anders 191; D. Larsen 164; R. Bennett 139; M. Mat­ son 159; S. Soimes 152; L. Friend 157; R. Davenport 153; G. Gibson 164; L. Perry 168, N. Taylor 164; S. Nevins 189; V Pierson 205; B. Moore 152. Bowleretlea Hecker Ins 65-43; Kent Oil 59-19; Carlton Center Exc. 53-55; Dorothy's Hair Styling 49-59; D. J. Electric 47H-60H; Bennett Ind. 46H-61H. Gand Games * Series: L. Dawe 162-450; S. Drake 166439; K. Fowler 146405; J Gardner 134-342; J. Elliston 152; J. Decker 162475; L. Elliston 189-539; M. Garber 180464; R. Murphy 143. E. Vanasse 168474; T. Christopher 192-512; H. Coenen 157; E. Ulrich 165484; N. Goggins 137. Weteaday FJH. Mace s Ph. 6745; Hair Care 6547; Varney's 63H-48H; F.H. Parties 61W-50H; Eye and Ent Spec 59H-52H; H * S Machine 57H-54U; Misfits 5IH-60U; Nash Chiro 50-62; Lifestyles 42W-69W; Valiev Realty 42-70. High Games and Series — k'. Vanesse 202-550; L. Elliston 200530; P. Smith 193481; B. Johnson 177469; L. Yoder 165466; E. Hammontree 187465; B. Wilson 159445; P. Castleberry 156436; F. Schneider 166432; S. Brimmer 169456: J. Rkhatdaon W9429. B.-Bmp m3425; C Trumbull 149403: B Vrogindcwev 176445; J. Pettengill 150417; D. Keller 142-366; J. Hopkins 150-344; E. lllnck 172; S. Merrill 174; M. Matson 165; C. Stuart 164; R. Kuempel 141; J. Gardner 128; J. Doster 145 Senior Citizens Nash 82-30; Woodmansee 74-38; Schlatchter 6745; Otis 66154516; Kuempel 58W-53H; Friend 5895-53V4; Ludescher 57V4-54W; Brodock 57-55; Snyder 57-55; Hall 54U-57H; Kasinsky 49-63; Keeler 49-63; Moucoulis 49-63; Jesick 48-64; N. Hall 48-64; Beckwith 47-65; Brewer 45U-66H; M. Hall 39-73. Ladies High Game — D. Brewer 152; P. Snyder 156; F Schneider 169; M Matson 169; D. Greenfield 151; L. Friend 146; B. Miser 170; !. Hilson 132; M Haywood 78; B Hathaway 181; G. Olis 185; P Castleberry 195; J. Kasinsky 188; A. Lcthcoe 165; E. Mesecar 176; J Baker 158; R Kuempel 142; M. Spolstra 139; K. Colvin 200. Mem High Game - B. Terry 225; C. Jesick 164; B. Ludescher 175; J. Mercer 170; J. Mulder 163; R. Foster 178; W. Brodbock 171; D. Hall 181; H. Hawkins 196; N. Hall 176; B. Myers 156; D. Dixon 151. Thursday Angels Ray James Elec. 73-39; Outboard Inn 7II440V5; Nashville Chiro 59-53; Ups vrvt Downs 57-55; Big B's 5652 (4 games); Melaleuca Inc. 5416-5714; Cedar Creek 40-60 (4 ganxs); Trouble Shooters 25-79.' Good Games aad Series — B. Weiler 212-503; K. Carr 161438; S. Greenfield 185; C. Guernsey! 168; S. Snider 185480; C. Gases 127; Sam 215-209-593; Joey 115; B Foul 211-550; S. Orinage 178; D. Brooks 172-501; J. Lewis 166; C. Burpee 153; S Duan 193482; T. Darnels 197; L. Tilley 179-508 ■ ’ Tuesday Mixed . Gillons Construction 39-17; Woodmansee Construction 34-22; Tbcmpple Lake Trading Post 32-24; Pin Seekers 30-26; Consumers Concrete 30-26; Lil Demoods 27-28; Neil’s Printing 2630; Country Bumpkins 21-35; Black Sheep 21-36; Mason/Davis Lire 19-37. Lost Points I. Mens High Gaines & Series D.Hause 191-546; M. Guy 197-576; B. Ellis 185-507; T. Neymeiyer MD-577; M. Ofistisnsen 182; B. Johnson 215-550; G. Hzuse 202. Womens High Games 4 Series V. Horning 151; F. Rulhruff 196537; G. Buchanan 190; D. Vekers 165431; J. Gasper 199. Sands, Night Mixed Fearsome 4 6638; Freeman's 6638; H * L6242; Alley Cats 61144214. Holey Rollers 5846: B.S.ers 5747; Diehards 55144814; Friends 5656. Rookies 5214-5114; Tssmsnisn's 51-53; Misfits 49-55; Dynamites 4714-5614; Load Hogs 40-48; Beginners 4514-5814; Undecided 4666. Really Rottens 4014-6314; 9 and a Wiggle 40-60. Hooter Crew 37-63. Womens High Games ami Scrim - D. Kelley 206576. B Moody 243-567; K Sul­ fin 183-521; L. Barnum 196517; D. Van­ Campen 207-513; S. Neymeiyer 206507; D. Lambeth 211496; S. Cross 165477; D. Krallman 186456; M. Hodges 153418; L. Friend 136378; S Howell 156376: J Mead 157; K. Rine 136. Mem High Games aad Series — K. Lambeth 233-649; J. Barnum 235-626. D. Vickers 223-563; B. Rentz 193-546; R. Snyder 11 206538; K. Bushee 185-537; J. DeLaat 213-534; R. Bowman 236532; F. Huey 216524; M. Cross 183-517; P Mead 202-514; J. Bammus 187-502; G. Godbey 171-501; W. Smedberg 172473; D. Gray 189401; B. Howell 139-382; R. Fay 225; G. Snyder 196. B. Hodges 188; S. Sanborn 184; W. Friend 1C; M. Tilley 178; T. James 178: IL Craven 174: M. Neymeiyer 159. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Tuesday, April 11,1995, commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to be considered include, In brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Thomas and Krystyna Dailey for rezoning of property located at 1618 Heath Road In the Township. Described as a parcel of land located In the Northwest Vi of Section 13, Town 3 North, Range 9 West; commencing at a point in the center of Heath Road which is 109.9 feet West and 327 feet North of the center post of said Section 13, running thence N. 47 degrees 52 minutes W. along the center line of Heath Road 427.3 feet; thence N. 63 degrees 40 minutes W. 25.9 feet along said center line for the true place of beginning; thence continuing N. 63 degrees 40 minutes W. 520 feet; thence N. 26 degrees 20 minutes E. 635.4 feet to the center of the Thornappie River; thence Easterly along the center line of the Thornappie River to a point N. 26 degrees 20 minutes E. of the place of beginning; thence S. 26 degrees 20 minutes W. 875 feet more or less to the place of beginning. Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel contains 9.5 acres more or less. The property is currently zoned in various zoning district classifications (“R-1” Residential Single Family, “A-1” Agricultural & Open Space and "R-4” Residential Recreation). The applicants seek rezoning to the “C-1” Office District. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charier Township Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed amendment at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan and the zoning map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Has­ tings, Michigan, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. ) Thursday A.M. Hummers 6745; Hastings Bowl 63-49; Varneys 62144914; Slow Pokes 6t-5l: Bosleys 6014-5144; Thornappie Trading Pott 5614-5514; Question Marks 5414-5714; Lef­ tovers 52-60; Algonquin Farm 5062; Valley Realty 4664; LeHarves 4614-6514; Nhe-NGales 4614-6514 Good Games and Series — M. Atkinson 179-514; F. Ruthniff 175486; B. Norris 176464; J. Lewis 172473; B Johnson 157443; J. McKeough 157438; B. Moore 169420; S. Dryer 141418; O Gillons 142417; 1. Seeber 147416; C. Clouse 154412; F. Villa 153401; G Scobey 146394; M. Dull 145-387; K. Joppie 146381; D. Collier 163-380; S Salazar 156367; N. MoucoRm 123-342; J. Piper 116325; C Stuart 158; P. Hamilton 157; S. Lambert 156; C. Ryan 138; P. Rumsey 136; B. Estep 136; P. Johnson 136; R. Kuempel 132: K. Moore 112; B. Bodo 99. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PER­ SONS: SWuoMd tn Hub Townehip of Johnstown. Barry ^unty. Michigan. That pari of (ho Ecrt 1Z2 of tho Sovfhwact 1 /4 of action If. Town 1 North, Kongo • Woof, dooertbod a: Commoncing at the cantor of «aid Socttori 19; banco Sou* 71374B foot along the North and ov«h 1/4 lino ci Mid Section to lhe Southerly lino i a privato Road, thence South 38*51* Wort along bo Southerly line of Mid road to fho South hno aid Section IB; thence North 3B*51* feet for the loco of beginning thence South 3T51 West. 4*31 toot thence North VTmr East to the here of Hne Lake; thence Northeasterly 56 toot, tore or lees, along tho shore of Fine Lake, to the rterMction with a lino drown South 5IT East. 130 tot. more or less from the place of beginning; bonce North SIT Woof. 120 foot, more or leu. to bo place of beginning. ALSO. Commencing at the enter 1/4 of Mid Section IB. whence South 2085.71 Mt along the North and South T 84 Hno of Mid Soc- Delton freestyle wrestling results TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Tuesday, April 11,1995, commencing at 7:30 o’clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Feidpausch & Lawrence Realty for rezoning of property located on M43/M37 directly west of Hastings Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge-Jeep-Eagle Incorporated. The property is currently zoned “Al" Agricultural & Open Space. The applicants seek rezoning to the "C1” Office District. 2. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed amendment at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan and the zoning map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing application by the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Clerk at the Township Hail at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on April 11, 1995, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or the telephone number listed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By. Barbara Bedford, Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 23, 1995 Rape convict’s sentencing upheld by appeals court The Michigsn Court ot Appeals in February upheld the 1993 sentencing ot a 21-year-old former runaway from a youth home who waa convicted in 1990 ot tbe rape and robbery of a pregnant woman. The three-;nember panel refused lo gram Daniel L. Mooney's appeal at hit sentence on Ibe rape charge, saying bls attorney failed to present enough evidence to overcome tbe presumption that his sentence was proportionate io the crime. Visiting Judge Patrick McCauley of Kalamazoo sentenced Mooney in July 1993 in Barry County Circuit Court to 30 lo 60 years in prison on the rape charge, the maximum recommended under tbe state's sentencing guidelines. Ibe appeals court judges said the record did not support Mooney's claims that McCauley improperly sentenced him to a 30-year minimum term as part of a local sentencing policy, or to prevent his possible parole after serving 10 years of tbe life sentence for his armed robbery conviction. McCauley's sentence reduced Mooney s COURT NEWS: original penalty of 63 to 94 1/2 yean in prison, which was handed down in 1990 by Judge Richard Shuster. Shuster also sentenced Mooney to Hre in prison on an armed robbery charge. McCauley was asked to re-^entence Mooney in 1993 after Mooney appealed Shusters sentence. The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Shuster's sentence was “excessive’’ and violated the principles of proportionality because it exceeded tbe sentencing guidelines' recommended sentence of 15 lo 30 yean in prison by 33 years. Mooney pleaded guilty in August 1990 to charges of first-degree criminal sexual Drunk driver injures self, Plainwell man ORANGEVILLE TWP — Tragedy wm narrowly averted Sundry when a drank driver hk a car and a tow track on Lewis Road. Injuring himself and another perron, rule police at lhe I lutings poet report. James A. Whittaker, 44. ot Rainwell, wm driving eart on Lewis near Marsh Road al 9.15 pun. when be swerved ott the right side at the road and hit a car that wm parked oo tbe shoulder because of a flat tire, troopers said. A low track wm parked In front ot tbe disabled cm. and the track's operator wm assisting the car's driver with the flat tire, they said. When WhittUer's cm bit the disabled cm. it forced it to rear-end tbe wrecker, police sud. Whittaker's cm continued east along the passenger's side of tbe parked vehicles, nearly bit the disabled car's driver. Robert S. Hlppey. 38. of Ralnwell. and then crashed into lhe low truck. Hlppey told troopers he heard someone yell something about a vehicle and he dived to his left out of lhe path of Whittaker’s cm. He reportedly injured his shoulder In the jump. After the collision, Whittaker backed his cm up and parked it behind lhe disabled cm. troopers said. They said Whittaker had a blood alcohol level of .13 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. Whittaker wm reportedly hurt in the crash but he sought bis own treatment. He wm ticketed for drank driving and driving too fast for conditions, troopers said. Hippcy wm taken to Pennock Hospital where he wm treated and released. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The • 945-9554 Hastings BANNER \athillal I-ar Sah li/y BUY. SELL AVON Earn n io 50*. Local representative. Can lanice 517-566-1331 or I-K0-O4 3245 1751 AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC has ttiin to*. bunk beds A twin be*. . and "iWT ‘that man n back with bodies A boxes* It look* like old tuney WATKINS. WOW! Deden, M-43.623-1900 I hank Yau CARD OF THANKS The family of Robert Myen would like to thank relatives and friends for the carls, calls, Dow en, md fraytn received during his illness and al his passing. A special thanks io the North­ woods Home Nursing and Hospice, Dr. Phillipa, Williams Funeral Home, Reverend Kay Pratt, and the Ladies of the Dowling Country Chapel U.M.C. The donations to Hospice were also greatly appreciated. Irene Myen and Family Wiwt//riMi<i/n BEDROOM SET 7 piece oak finish with vanity, end tables and firm mattresses. Cort $900 (3 months ^o). sell $3C0 OBO 517-372-0713 RICE LAKE ONTARIO CEDAR COVE RESORT New A renovated houeteeptag cottages, good fishing boat rent als. 1-905-753-2370 H anted WANTED: ANY OLD adult mags or items. LH, 5240 Upton Rd„ Hastings, Ml 49058. WANTED: WEDDING ATTIRE and acessories for men or women. 795-4791 or 623-3717 / ar Salt 44) GALLON LP Water healer New, in box. Asking $200. 852-0623.___________________ QUEEN BRASS BED with orthopedic mattresses and beaut­ iful headboard. 3 months old. $225 OBO. 517-372-0713 hi Xhinanain IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Tina Lewis, March 27. 1994. A year has passed, the memo­ ries are still strong, you lost your life, and took others. We live with lhe guilt of this accident every day of our lives. Tbe love for my daughter will live forever msade me and your brother. We love you and miss you, may God keep you safe always. ((Humanity TEAMS NEEDED FOR Middleville softball league. Monday and Tuesday nights, call 795-3928 for information ask for Kyle or Sherry. FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGG1S* FISH FARM. INC.. 08088 35th Sl, Gobles, MI 49055— Phone: (616)-62I-2056 Days (616X24-6215 Evcnuy. I WONT BE RESPONSIBLE for any debt other than my own. Sieve Sarver 616-945-4257, TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Slump grinding, insured. 721-8733 or 945-4687 John Gaskill. BriMrifvv Virnwrs HOMEOWNERS* CASH FASTI ’Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can help’’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. l-ttt-90 2221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plane Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean hbmes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Cali 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. \uhaiinli\i 1965 CHEVY S-10 TAHOE. 4x4, body rough, but no rest Runs excellent $900 obo. 948-4252 leave message. J<ib\ II anti <1 RESIDENTIAL CLEANING Will clean your home, weekly, bi-weekly or bi-monthly. Very experienced, excellent refer­ ences. For personal interview can 374-1251, or leave message. conduct and to armed robbery. During his picas, he admitted thal be broke into a Nashville home that February to look for money after reportedly stealing a car and leaving tbe Starr Commonwealth Home for Boys near Albion. He said that while be was in tbe house in Nashville, the woman who lived at the borne returned w*th her 6-year-old nephew. Mooney, who was armed with a rifle stolen from another home that day, ordered the pair into the house where he locked the boy in a closet. He then ordered the woman into tbe bedroom where be raped her. Tbe 25-year-old victim was seven months pregnant at the time. After tbe sexual assault. Mooney ordered the woman to band over her purse and be took about $70 from her wallet. He then forced her and her nephew into her car and drove to a gas station in Nashville. Tbe woman walked into the store, pretending to buy cigarettes, and asked employees to call ibe police. Employees distracted Mooney long enough for tbe victim io pull her nephew out of the car. Mooney fled tbe scene anu crashed into a tree. He was captured shortly afterward by Nashville police and Barry County Sheriffs deputies. In other recent court business: • A 42-year-old Hastings man accused of sexually penetrating two young girts in May pleaded guilty to lesser charges. Damon L. Kosbar pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct as part of a plea agreement with tbe Barry County Prosecutor's Office. In exchange, tbe prosecutor agreed to dismiss four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and another charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct pending against Kosbar. Tbe prosecutor also agreed to dismiss a charge that Kosbar is a habitual offender. second offense. First-degree criminal sexual conduct, which involves penetration of the victim, is punishable by up to life in prison. Seconddegree criminal sexual conduct, which involves sexual contact with tbe victim, carries a r axi mum atMence of 15 yean in prison. r Tbe charges against Kosbar were listed as second offenses, which means be can receive a sentence of no less than five yean in prison. Sentencing was scheduled for May 11. • An 18-year-old Martin man convicted of stealing firearms from an Orangeville Township home in September was sentenced to serve three yean on probation. Kunation IS* FIBERGLASS BOAT trailer, motor, $4,000. many accessories. 517-852-2237 I960 CORS1A TRAVEL TRAILER 26’. Considering trade on land contract. 616-948-3382 Kcal l.stati ALGONQUIN LAKE 1378 Nissaki. Beautiful 3 bedroom home with attached two-stall garage. On three lots, georgeous view, $94,900. Call 948-8985 for appointment or sec Sunday, l-4pm. I h ip Manlid BUY. SELL AVON Earn up to 50%. Local representative. Call Janice 517-566-8338 or 1-800484-8245-1751________ CHURCH SECRETARY, PART TIME Send resume to Hope United Methodist Church; PO Box 410. Hastings, Ml 49058_______________________ LAUNDRY ATTENDENT WANTED Mature, responsible adult, for afternoons in Hastings. Reply lo Box f364. CO The Reminder; 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. MI 49058._________ NOW HIRING, $420 PER WEEK TO START! CUSTOMER SERVICE. Local factory outlet now has 13 immediate openings in it’* Customer Service Department, must be a high school graduate A be able to start immediately, excellent benefit package, A monthly profit sharing. For interview call 616-948-8456 between llam-5pm._________ PART-TIME WORKERS WANTED TO HAND PREPARE MAILING LABELS. YOU MUST HAVE A TYPEWRITER, COMPU­ TER OR GOOD HAND­ WRITING. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS. 1-809-474-2812 (L.D. RATES APPLY). REPORTER FOR HAST­ INGS BANNER. Coverage of police, courts, political beats and features. Photo skills helpful. Please send resume and samples of writing to David T. Young. 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058.__________________ WORK AT HOME Earn $200 lo $1,000 per week. 24 hour recorded message, call 1-8004714856. Casey L. Vanderploeg will sene the probation on YTA status under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. The act allows young, first-time offenders to be put on probation and eventually have their records cleared if they complete probation successfully. Vanderploeg was also ordered to pay $2,500 in fines and costs. During the sentencing. Judge McCauley said he was impressed that Vanderploeg had recognized his mistakes and was taking steps to correct them Vanderploeg pleaded guilty in February lo a charge he commuted larceny in a building. POLICE BEAT: 1,1 । ■ 1 । ii Woman arrested for 2nd drunk driving CASTLETON TWP. — A 23-year-old Portage woman waa arretted Saturday. March 11. rat a charge ot drank driving, second offense. raid deputies at the Barry County Sheriff t Department. They raid a Nashville police officer spotted the woman driving north oo M-66 at 12:30 a.m. She was reportedly driving at 10 mpb and swerving across Ibe road. Because the area was outside of the Nashville officer's jurisdiction, he obtained permission from the Sheriffs Department to stop the woman, deputies said. When deputies arrived at tbe scene, they found the woman had bloodshot eyes and smelled ot alcohol, they said. A breath lest showed she bad a blood alcohol level ot .13 percent. A .10 percent Is considered legally Intoxicated Local teen hurt in dirt bike accident HAS l INGS TWP. — A Hastings teenager was badly injured Wednesday, March IS. in a dirt bike accident on private property along Coburn Road, said troopers al the Hastings post. Joshua A. Dulls. IS, was riding his dirt bike through some jumps at 6:IS p.m. when the accident occurred, police said They said Duils successfully made one jump, but landed on tbe second jump with his front tire jamming into the Jump. Thia caused lhe dirt bike to flip over, catapulting Duns 16 feet through the air. troopers said. They said he landed head-fust. He wu taken to Pennock Hospital for critical neck and spinal injuries, troopers said. He wu transferred to Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapkls. where be wu listed in serious condition Wednesday in the faculty’s Intensive care ucll. Nashville teen hurt in auto mishap MAPLE GROVE TWP. — A Nashville teenager was hurt Wednesday. March 15, when be hit a tree in an auto mishap on Maple Grove Road, said troopers at tbe state police post in Hasting* Alan B Goiyar. 18, wu driving west on Maple Grove near Clark Road al 8:52 pm. what an oppossum crossed Ha path, troopers raid. They said Goiyar swerved tris car in an unsuccessful attempt to miss the animal Tbe oppossum wu k'Ued and Golyar's vehicle went off the right side of tbe road, spun around, hit tbe embankment, and went airborne, police said. Tbe ar traveled 30 feet before bitting a tree Ove feet off tbe ground, troopers said. The car then overturned. Goiyar wu taken to Pennock Hospital where he wu treated and released. Stereo equipment stolen from home in city HASTINGS — A compact disc player and 10 CDs worth about 8290 ware reported stolen last week from a home oo Madison Street. Hastings City Mice said. The theft reportedly occurred between 1 and 3 p.m. Police said a 14-year-oid resident of tie bouse came home from school and discovered the Items missing. There were no signs of a forced entry, police said, and they believe tbe thieves used a bidden key to enter the home. Burglars raid Tasker Road home ASSYRIA TWP. — A home oo Tasker Road wu burglarized Wednesday, March 15. and more than $3,700 worth of items were Bolen, stale police at lhe Hasllnp post report. Tbe break-in occurred between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.. troopers said. Tbe occupant of tbe borne said be arrived brane lo find the back door of Ute bouse open and several items Woman charged with illegal entry misting. Amc>ngs> the items stolen were two cameras, a television, a VCR. a camcorder, three ORANGEVILLE TWP. — A 41-year-old Plainwell woman hu been charged with domestic assault and illegal entry after she allegedly broke into a Dennison Roal home and assaulted tbe owner. Judith L. Merrifield ru arrested Friday morning by Barry Cour, y Sheriffs deputies. She was arraigned on 'be charges Friday ir. 56th District Court. Au April 12 pre-trial has been scheduled. Deputies said tbe owner at the brane waa returning to lhe brane with a friend when they noticed the lights were rat Inside and a car was parked in the driveway at the brane, deputies raid When they pulled into the drive, Merrifield reportedly came at the victim and started lo hit and swear at him. The victim's friend went to call police Tbe victim pulled Merrifield to tbe ground to keep her from hitting him and to bold her until police arrived, deputies said. Merrifield got away from tbe victim, however, and tried to leave in her car. The victim opened the hood of tbe car and pulled out several spark plug wires, however. Merrifield walked away from lhe scene before police arrived, but returned later while deputies were still there. The inside of the bouse was found ransacked.* deputies said. HASTINGS TWP. — A $400 handgun wu reported stolen Friday by a Hastings Township resident, deputies at the Barry County Sheriff i Department said. The pistol wu described u a .22 caliber Ruger semi-automatic. The owner nid deputies Middleville police chief finds body by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer A search for a Middleville man. William C. Hall, ended when his body was found Wednesday morning tn the vacant lot behind the Middleville Village Hall Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker said he could see the body on the unpaved lot before he even parked the cruiser Wednesday about 7:50 a.m. According to Shoemaker, there had been an estrangement between Hall and his wife. She notified police Monday evening when Hall left their mobile home, threatening harm to himself or others When Shoemaker found the body, it was apparent that death had been caused by a self­ inflicted bullet wound in the chest. The han­ dgun was also found with Hall's body. Details of funeral services for the 52-yearoid Hall were not available before pres* time rifles, two pistols rod a bow. Handgun stolen in Hastings Township be had no idea when it wu taken. Car-tree crash injures Shelbyville man ORANGEVILLE TWP. — A 23-year-old Shelbyville man was hurt Wednesday. March 15, when be crashed into a tree off Keller Road, said deputies at the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Phillip A. Colliaoo was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital where be was treated and released. Collison was driving west oo Keller near Norris Road at 4:15 pun. when be encountered an eastbound car in the westbound lane, deputies said. They said Collison had to drive his car off the road to avoid hitting the other vehicle, and Collison wound up hitting a tree. Tbe other car was described as a white, full-sized four-door vehicle. Radar detector, compact disks stolen RUTLAND TWP. — A radar detector and 12 compact disks were rtolen recently from a track parked on Iroquois Trail, state police al lhe Hastings post repot. The theft occurred between 6 pjn. Sunday, March 12. and 8 a.m. tbe next day. police said. Tbe victim told police the track wu locked. Motor reported stole from boat ORANGEVILLE — A $200 outboard motor wu reported stolen off a boat last week, said sheriffs deputies from Barry County. Tbe motor wu discovered missing Monday. March 13. deputies said. It was last seen In December. The engine wu attached to a pontoon boat parked in a field behind a trailer park near Marsh Road, deputies said. Three-year-old struck by auto CARLTON TWP. — A 3-year-old Hastings boy wu Injured Saturday. March 11. when be wu bit by a car backing out of a driveway, troopers at the slate police post in Hastings report. Devin J. Jarman wu taken to Pennock Hospital where be wu treated and released. Troopers said Jarman wandered behind the car u Gary L Stellema. 21. cf Hastings, wu backing it out of the driveway al 2 p.m. Die boy reportedly wu hooked by the car and dragged down the driveway. Delton restaurant is burglarized BARRY TWP. — More than $200 wu stolen by burglars recently from Ellie's Place restaurant on Wail Lake Road In Delton. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Tbe break-in occurred between 9 p.m Sunday. March 12, and 6 a.m. tbe next moraing. deputies said. The owners of the restaurant told police they discovered the burglary when they were opening tbe business for tbe day. Tbe money wu reportedly taken from tbe cash register and other parts of tbe business I . » � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-03-30.pdf 14d46c0d26c68f874d8cdf2599cbb4d6 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UB8AAT 121 S CHURCH ST HUSTINGS. HI 49058 1893 Hastings schools Area spring plan 2 bond issues sports previewed # See Page 2 County chair 1st Friday guest See Pages 12-15 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 12/30/99 C-3 Hastiw Puhi tc LtWarv ANNER 121 S. Church St. Hastings,hl 39058 Hastings VOLUME 141. NO. 7 THURSDAY, MARCH 30. 1805 PRICE 25' Stephanie Fekkes replaces Jim Fisher as city attorney Work on new cinemas begins The tote of tw old ItesUngs Hotel, which wu demolshed test peer. Is tie hub ot Activity this week as work has started on a building that wH house two new ti esters lor The Cinema. Co-owner Deb Dnrev said tie ofltetel groundbreaking lor tie project wte be tte morning (Thursday, Re-designed job training by Batea GSbert Arxirian/Editor A re-designed job training partnership agreement between Barry. Calhoun and Brandi counties Hui supposedly would be more responsive to the needs ot the private sector and geared to rettoce liability is being proposed by Calhoun County Calhoun County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Daniel Downing Tuesday presented the job training proposal to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The board did not lake action on Calhoun's proposal but County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said commissioners would consider lite plan. The Issue ot bow to handle job training programs recently Jumped to a priority nutter alter the Calhoun County Board ot Commissioners decided last month to withdraw June 30 from the Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium that includes Barry and Brandi Counties. Barry and Branch cannot maintain Mid Counties alone. Mid Counties was formed In 1983 to replace the Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) program. Mid Counties administers federal funding that cocks through Ute 51A for Jobs Ttaioing Partnership Act (TTPA) programs for youths and adults In the throe counties. Mid Counties also to responsible for job training, adntetoartoioo and service delivery. Under tbe federal job training program, a job training organizational structure to called the service delivery area. Locally, that area is Calhoun. Branch and Barry camties. It to designated by the governor's office under federal law baaed on Use labor market, he said Calhoun deckled to break away from Mid Counties after "a very large disallowed cost came to our attention.- Downing said. According to the existing agreement. Calhoun has to pay 60 percent of the nearly $73,000 disallowed cost incurred by Mid Counties, and Barry and Branch have u> shell out 20 percent each. Downing. who is full-time counsel io tbe Calhoun County Board, said be *as ateed io Issue a legal opinion on tbe organizational structure of Mid Counties. "...I didn't think it was a very good organizational structure,' be said. 'When Calhoun withdrew from he agreement we See JOB TRAINING, < sntinued page 2 byDuvHT.Yewag Editor Tbe Hastings City Council officially ap­ proved tbe appointment of Stephanie Fekkes as city attorney Monday night. Fekkes. who has done some work for tbe city for the last actual yean, replaces James Fisher, who will become Barry County's next circuit judge April 21. Both Fekkes and Fisher are partners in the local legal firm of Siegel. Hudson, Gee, Flaber and Fekkes. Since arriving here in 1991, Fekkes has rated on drafting ordinances, solid waste issues, charier revision and particularly local cable television rates. She to a member of the Ctele Access Commission. Fekkes also to an adjunct professor al Thomas M. Cooley Law School In Lansing. In another matter at Monday's meeting. City Council adopted a resolution approving a letter of credit for $250,000 to ensure completion of Barfield Drive between M-37 and Starr School Road In tbe Hanover Vil­ lage project The continuing planned unit development (PUD) project, being put together by lief feron Properties. will Include an office com­ plex, apartments and eventually a mobile home pptk. Council, ■ a result also agreed to extend sewer services to the area. While nuking the motion to adopt tbe res­ olution. Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell said. *1 think it's a good project. Tve been out and about and have been watching IL* City Attorney Janies Fisher added that the $250,000 to "probably equal to the coat of completing each half of the road." Tbe vote was 6-O. with Mayor Mary Lou Gray anu Councilman David Jasperse ab­ staining because they sit on the board of di­ rectors of Hastings Savings A Loan. Coun­ cilman Joseph Bleam was absent. Council adopted a resolution to proceed with an application for a grant Io fund more Improvements al Tyden Park. Tbe proposed project would cost $178,845 and tbe city's match would be $44,711. Tbe city wants to construct a new play area, park walks a fishing deck on tbe river and a parking area, end renovate existing re­ strooms and signage to meet requirements of tbe Americans with Disabilities Act Tbe city woo a Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant several yean ago to renovate Tyden Park. The grant being Stephanie Fekkes sought now Is for what is being called 'Phase Two' of the project. In other but melt Monday night, the council: * Took no action on a request for approval in principle of a proposed asphalt plait from tbe Barry County Road Commission. Engi­ neer Manager Jack Kineman and Road Commissioner Jack Lenz outlined the pro­ posal. which would be a county-wide mil­ lage to purchase a plant and then maintain U. They contended that a new asphalt plant would save tbe county a lot of money and provide the Rond Commission with a better way to pave and repair roads. No location has been decided yet. "It's a look Into tbe future for Barry County." Lenz said. "Were seeing a kit of growth... This fits our needs. We've got to get more bang for our buck.* Asphalt Is supplied to the county now by plants in Augusta and Grand Rapids and a small one. Wolverine, from Middleville. They said they hoped to have a millage question on the ballot in early August. • Approved a request from Pennock Ven­ tures to be charged for a sewer hookup foe for Pennock Village according to rates be­ fore they were changed recently. See COUNCIL, continued page 3 Mayor Gray reflects on 15 years of service byDavMT.Yems Editor It will be tbe end of an era Dec. 31. when Mary Lou Gray ateps down as mayor of Hastings. Gray announced she will not seek another two-year term at Monday night s City Coun­ cil meeting, halting a local political career that started more than IS years ago, about the time tbe hostages were taken in Iran and when Jimmy Carter was president. "It’s time for new energy and leadership, and a fresh perspective." she said. "Hastings now has many qualified people, capable of leadership." One council member. Mayor Pro Tem Frank Campbell, also a 15-year veteran in city politics, already has filed for tbe office Anyone else interested has until the deadline of 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 9. The election will be next November, unless there are enough candidates to have a primary in August. Gray got involved with local government in 1976. though she didn't run for office until November 1979. Interestingly, it was her opposition to the designation of a Downtown Development Authority district in 1976 that started things. Today she is one of the staunchest support­ ers of the DDA district, but it is funded dif­ ferently than what was proposed then. Gray said she and some neighbors (she lived in a bouse that now is the site of Pizza Hut on West State Street) went to the council to protest what site called "an un­ precedentedly large area" for the district. "We learned there were fewer answers to our questions than what was acceptable," she said. The group then mounted a successful peti­ tion drive to get tbe DDA district question was on the Planning Cnmmtoaion. Il was the last lime anyone would run against her. She recalled fondly that her campaign slo­ gan was "Hello, Mary Lou." from the old Rick Nelson hit song. Adrounie countered with Tn Just Wild About Harry' During her tenure as a four-term mayor, Hastings has experienced a great deal ot economic growth and physical changes. Souk ot these include the establishment of a strip mall on West Slate Street, tbe Streetscape beautification project, the indus­ trial incubator, the expansion of Felpausch. a new waler plant, the Hanover Village pro­ ject. city-county Joint dispatch Hut served as a forerunner to 911 and the demise ot tbe old Hastings Hotel to make way for two new on tbe election ballot. Tbe referendum turned out to be a victory for the group of Her interest also grew because of her dealing with public officials. "Though I disagreed with council. I was treated well and respectfully." she said. Not long afterward, she and her busband. Harold, had the house moved from tbe Fourth Ward to the Third. After settling in at tbe new site, she decided to seek a council scat in the fall of 1979. winning over incum­ bent Bill Burr. "I thought there were a kx of things in a positive vein that I could do." she said. "When I saw what I could do in what might be seen as a negative position. I though: there must be a kx of positive things I could do.' But. she added. "I was green I was relatively new to Hastings.’ She moved here in 1971 from Grand Rapids and planned to stay here only for a short while, but "fell in love" with tbe com­ munity. "I really enjoyed the community. 1 knew 1 planned to stay after I beaded south on M-37 and the traffic thinned out. I was getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city." The "green" first female council member right away began to tackle the problem of rising liability insurance corn, using her ex­ perience in tbe insurance industry. "We bundled policies and consolidated coverages." she said. "Those were tbe years of low premiums thai then would soar and be almost unavailable." The city ultimately went with Michigan Municipal League pool insurance and health care that she said she thought was more sta­ ble. theaters. Perhaps the most far-reaching change, however, has been charter revision and tbe creation ot the city manager's post. Mary Lou Gray Gray admitted that the bad to grow and team on the job ar a public official. There were so many unknowns then.' rhe raid 'I didn't have the insight into the inner workings ot City Hall or what an individual could accomplish.' Gray was re-elected without opposition in the tall ot 1983 and she decided to go for the open mayor's slot fours later when William Cook decided not io seek another term. She was opposed by V. Harry Adrounie, who Economic development has been a passion of Gray's. She proudly noted Hut today the DDA is thriving with Ito many projects mentioned above, but it to funded through lax increment financing rather than bonding or tpecial s»sesaments. Therefore, there to no extra costs io local businesses or taxpayers Gray maintains that job opportunities todsy in Hastings are excellent She rays the local ambulance service to not supported by any tax dollars. She noted the only bonded indebtedness involves lhe water and wastewater treatment plants. One accomplishment she'll never forget is lhe community effort to rid Hastings of an adult bookstore downtown. See MAYOR, continued page 11 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 30, 1995 Hastings schools to seek approval of two bond requests in June by Joan Gallup Staff Writer Hastings school official! plan to ask the voters in the Hastings Area School System to appro st two bond requests in June. The first. for $14,985,000, will be to finance additions and reuvViiions to existing buildings, and tbe other, for $6,755,000, is for a new elementary building. The first bond, which would require 2.28 mills, would be for 20 years, 9 months, and paid off in the school year 2016-17. The second, for the elementary building, would require .95 mills, also for 20 years, 9 months. Millage to support the additions and renovations also will be asked, but that amount has not been determined, said Superintendent Carl Schoessel. He said the operational millage to support the addition and renovation request was not known yet because they were working on mostly bond issues with the state, it's not a matter of bonding, but a local millage issue. A possible fourth request for millage to support a new elementary building could no* be put on tbe ballot because of changes in the law governing millage elections. For that millage to be put on the ballot, the use of the money must be in 1996. but the building would not be built until 1997. Scheessel said. Complicating finances for school officials is the change in law that requires each millage request beyond 1996 be submitted to the intermediate school district in which the school is located. Tbe Intermediate then would put the request on the ballot and all residents in that Intermediate would be able vote on the request, and likewise all would pay for it, Schoessel said. Hastings »nd Delton schools are the only two schools in lhe Barry Intermediate School District. Schoessel said he could not explain tbe matter further because no one is quite sure bow the new system will work. But. part of the school finance reform in tbe stale is that after 1996. all voting for school nullage will be Intermediate-wide, he added. Schoessel explained the just-finished procedure used to get "preliminary" approval by tbe state that lets the school ; district have "qualified" bonds. There are two advantages to having "qualified" bonds. Schoessel said. One. they can use the state's credit rating which is a better interest rate than the school alone could get. That means a better interest rate when selling the bonds and savings for the taxpayer, Schoessel said. Second, if for any reason, there was a default, tbe state would cover the payments, be said. Schoessel reported that be and the school's architect, construction manager, bond attorney, financial advisor, director of operational services, and business manager had spent 7 1/2 hours in Lansing last Friday reviewing the forms needed in a "pro­ qualification" bearing with state treasury officials. Working with enrollment figures and projections, information on existing structures, including each classroom and square footage, and reviewing planned new structures and renovations, the Hastings officials redid tbe application forms to specificalK-.is of lhe treasury officials. Tbe procedure was new to most of tbe school officials, who were told it was no; unusual for the first application to take a little time. The reworked document, which wm given preliminary approval to have "qualified" bonds. 1, what the board of education approved 5-0 Monday, with Ray Rose and Mike Hubert absent. A treasury official will make a visit to the school district before final approval is given on lhe "qualified" bond program. Schoeasel pointed out that he was confident that lhe "qualified* bond application would gel final approval, but if it did not. the scbool could proceed as it bad in the past. JOB TRAINING, continued from page 1 had covering this three-county area, we did *o with the intent of reformulating a new agreement." Downing said, with no intention of destroying the service delivery area. Calhoun's proposal projects "a whole new job training organizational structure." Downing said. To reduce liability and make tbe organization responsive to lhe needs of the private sector. Calhoun is proposing that tbe Private Industry Council, already in existence and representing private industry, education and labor from all three counties, be given tbe authority by the respective boards of commissioners to determine what the job training needs are within the service delivery area. The Private Industry Council (PIC) is created under federal law and the local council already oversees federal job training programs to the tune of about $5 million this year for the three counties. "What we are proposing...is Barry. Branch and Calhoun counties once again combine under a new agreement," Downing said. "The objectives here are to establish a Chief Elected Officer Board with very limited function and very limited involvement by News Briefs Asthma camp is June 18-24 Area children with asthma can camp for free June 18-24 at Camp Sun Deer, lhe Baltic Creek Outdoor Center near Dowling. The kids can enjoy a free week-long adventure of camping and learning. The American Lung Association has design­ ed the camp exclusively for children ages 9 to 12 with asthma. Medical staff members will be close by at all times. Registration applications must be com­ pleted by the camper’s parents or legal guardians and physician and returned by no later than May 5. For more information about Camp Sun Dee?- or any other asthma programs, call the Zmencan Lung Association of Michigan at 1-800-LUNG-USA. Red Cross moves Hastings office The Barry County chapter of tne American Rod Cross will move its office from 116 E State Si. io 505 W. Apple in Hastings April 1-3. The new location, at the corner of Washington and Apple, will be next to Brian Reynolds Surveying. Turkey federation banquet April 13 The Thomapplc Valiev chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will have its banquet Thursday evening. April 13. at lhe Barn Expo Center on M-37 between Middleville and Hastings. The social hour will be at 6 p.m. The prime rib dinner will start at 7:30. Highlights of the evening will include a silent auction and live auction Framed art prints from several artists, shotguns, knives and accessories will be available The u ild turkey relocation program that was begun in southern Michigan in 1983 has worked well, according to Steve Sharp, regional director of the federation The numbers of uild turkeys and acres of wildlife habitat have grown to impressive levels. county government... Underneath this Chief Elected Officers Board is the Private Industry Council, made up of citizens appointed by boards of commissioners... "The Private Industry Council would make the determination of what the job training plan would be for the region and would also determine who should be tbe administrative entity who would run the programs and the grant recipient entities. This initial determination would be made in a revised agreement between tbe three counties, but if PIC wished io ctuage the designation to a new entity, that would be their decision." he said. "The only involvement that the boards of commissioners would have would be to veto that rc-dcsignaiioo and that would require a two-thirds vote of the Chief Elected Officers Board. "The reason we picked a two-thirds vote is to try and equalize and keep any one county from controlling this board." Based on a population breakdown of the service delivery area. Calhoun has proposed having three members on the CEO Board, one member for Barry and one for Branch. "But since this is only exercising a veto power and it lakes a two-thirds vote to do City hydrants will be flushed City of Hastings crews plan to flush fire hydrants and water distribution mains within lhe city on Tuesday and Wednesday. April 4 and 5. Williams Family to sing tonight The Williams Family, a nationally known bluegrass group from the Grand Rapids area, will perform at the Musi­ cians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby's in Hastings. Veterans of many bluegrass festivals throughout the Midwest, the family will be making its annual appearance locally al the Showcase. Others singing tonight will be a new area duo. Freedom Two. and the Terri Pennepacker family. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Nashville boy does commercials A 12-year-old Nashville boy is doing TV commercials for Channel 17. Grand Rapids. Chad VanEngen. a seventh-grader at Maple Valley Junior High, was selected from several candidates to do the "Fox 17 Kids’ Club” with Miranda commer­ cials after auditions. VanEngen. formerly a student at Nor­ theastern Elementary in Hastings, says he doesn’t receive pay. but gets exposure His TV spots will be on the air through Friday and all next week at 6:58 and 3:58 and 5:28 p.m. and on Saturday at 11:58 a m Stress management program scheduled A program dealing with stress management will be held at p.m. Wednesday. April 5. in the Physicians Center third floor board room. Cathy Vessechia of Vessechia and Associates will discuss personality fac­ tors contributing to stress, setting boun­ daries and saying "no" without feeling guilty. Also discussed will be relaxation techniques such as visualization, medita­ tion and sports massage Self­ administered neck and shoulder massage techniques will be demonstrated Program fee is $20 Pre-regislralion is required Call 948-3125. that, you would have Io have four votes to veto. It works as a very nice check and balance. It slops, for esample, Calhoun County with only three votes of exclusively exercising its veto," Downing said. Tbe proposed CEO Board would only have authority to veto re-destgnatlons of administrative and grant recipient agencies and prospective appointees io serve on PIC. "Tbe Private Industry Council would submit names of people that they would like 10 aee serving on their board. Again with tbe idea that private industry Involved knows what their needs are in lhe job training arena much better than government. This is working from the consumer on up instead of lhe government on down.' Downing said. Calhoun's proposal also recommends that administrative and grant recipient entities would have to have taxing authority and liability insurance or sufficient assets to cover any disallowed coats tbemadves. They (srimiqjstryive and grant recipient entities) wouldTIHe to agree to bold the Private Industry Council, the CEO Board and the counties harmless So they would be lhe first line, they would be tbe defensive line and they would have to have sufficient money behind them to defend any actions.* Downing said. "None of this has been drafted yet. It's all In the proposal stage, but it is designed to fulfill several needs:* keep tbe same service delivery area, meet tbe population requirements and keep the same labor market. Barry’s County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said be did not understand why tbe number of CEO members were reduced for Mayor proclaims ‘Auctioneer's Week' Mayor Mary Lou Gray signs a proclamation honoring National Auctioneers Week April 2-8 as Mike Humphreys (left, standing) of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and auctioneer Jim Lumbert and his wife, Becky, of AppieTree Auctioneering, look on. Barry and Branch, with Calhoun retaining three. Tbe current governing board Is comprised of three me mbers from Calhoun, two from Barry and two from Branch. Commissioner Sandy James also expressed concern about the reduced membership, though she said lhe rest of tbe proposal bad merit. Downing said the proposed plan is nor set in xione Commissiooer Robert Wenger, who is one of Barry’s represenur.ves on the Mid Counties Consortium Board, said "Really, we re not losing our vole power ..We had a majority vote before. Now you have a twothirds vote (proposed)...*! don't feel uncomfortable downsizing the board to a five-person board with a veto power.We're still going to have as much voting power." Commissiooer Tun Burd said be wouldn't have a problem with Barry only having one representative on tbe CEO Board. "Calhoun County has more al stake, more population and more jobs.* Burd said. They receive more of the benefit and they receive more of tbe liabUlty." Downing stressed that the nature of tbe CEO board "is totally different under this (proposed) structure because It Is not exercising authoritative power and decision making. Il is only a veto power... and still slops any one county from exercising exclusive control." With the proposed plan. Downing said. "We would finally have supervisory authority established Tbe PIC now would definitely be in control. Under the federal act they are required to exercise supervisory control. Under the old agreement, the control was so fractured, nobody was in charge. "This (proposal) Is a very simplified managemem siructure...Tbis is bow we run most of our major county organizations.* such as the road commission, be said. "It allows us to concentrate on making Hastings man gets 10 to 15 years for death of infant by Nick Hoff'nan Staff Wriu r Despite pleas for lenieicy from Jason Taggart’s family members tbe 20-yearold Hastings man was sentcaced Tuesday in Barry County Circuit Coal Io the maximum penally of 10 io 1J years In prison for the death of bls flve-mootb-old daughter last April. Judge Patrick McCauley said in tbe sentencing that he believes Taggart is remorseful and did not intentionally kill bis daughter. Nicole L. Taggart. McCauley gave Taggart tbe maximum sentence, however, because killing a person is tbe "ultimate in severe crimes.' He said tbe message br ro be sent to other people that infan. j are delicate and cannot lake Goulooze said Taggart accepts responsibility and was not asking lhe court to forgive him. but only to understand bis situation. Taggart was under a lot of pressures al tbe time and just lost control of himself for a moment. Goulooze said. 'For that hot moment there, something disastrous happened." be said. Goulooze said the incident was a one-time event, and severe punishment would not physic*.: punishment. Tsggan pleaded guilty earlier this month to a charge of manslaughter In the death of his daughter. His plea was offered as pan of a plea agreement with lhe Barry County help Taggart. "What do we achieve by locking him up for a long timcT he said. "No matter what we do. we can’t bring Nicole back.* Taggart’s father and mother told the court that Taggart has helped care for young children before without a similar Incident occurring. They said they did not see why Taggart would want to hurt his child. "Jason has never misused another child." Taggart's father said. "He's not a bad kid " Both parents said a long prison sentence would not help society or Taggart, and Prosecutor's Office. In exchange, tbe prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of second-degree murder pending against Taggart. That charge is punishable might be detrimental to Mm. McCauley said the prison sentence was "fair and equitable." however, because Taggart took a life, even if it was by up to life in prison. Taggart told tbe court during his plea that be was borne with his daughter on April IS. 1994. when lhe baby started crying. He said be went upstairs to check on lhe girl but could not get her to stop crying. *1 got frustrated and backhanded tier.* unintentional. The child must have been in "serious trouble* after the blow, he said, yet Taggan went downstairs instead of calling for help "There isn’t a crime more severe than killing a person." tbe judge said. McCauley said that he has seen some people reform in prison and come out better Taggart said in his plea Taggart reportedly went back downstairs after die incident. The baby was laler taken to Pennock Hospital where she died. Prosecutor Dale Crowley said during the sentencing that the blow caused the infant bead injuries that would have had immediate symptoms, such as unconsciousness "It would be apparent immediately that the baby was >n trouble, and the defendant did nothing." Crowley said. He called the sentence McCauley handed down "just* because Taggart showed "an indifference to human life." Taggart’s attorney. James Goulooze, disagreed, saying Taggart is feeling remorse but cannot express himself. people. Tm hoping dial's what he does." he said, referring to Taggart. Taggart told tbe court he realizes he should not have bit tbe infant and should have gotten help. He apologized to his family, lhe child’s mother and her family for the trouble he caused them. "I feel very bad about myself.* he said. Taggart received 255 days of credit for time already served sure we have good quality commisainnen on that executive board and making sure they understand who is being nominated for the Pic. whether or not they should be vetoed if It is contrary to public policy for serving co lhe PIC and whether or not a re-designation of the administrative or grant making entity Is in order. Job training in the proposal would be subcontracted to other organizations or businesses with taxing authority and liability insurance or sufficient assets to cover disallowed costs, ne said. "We think this is lhe direction that the whole job training and regional economic planning is going in tbe state of Michigan. It's all moving towarda centralized control with small bodies looking at two. three or four county regions. "Calhoun County would like to get this written up and propose It for our long-term needs," he said. "Who is going Io be these administrative and grant recipient entities? I don't know.* Downing said. "This could be a successor to Mid Counties Inc if that organization wishes to reincorporaie and roll over Imo a new organization. We're bearing presentations this week from Community Action Agency and from intermediate school districts who are also interested in performing this function. That selection will essentially be up to the CEO board and the Private Industry Council In the thort term as to who takes over and maintains the programs to get us through the rest of the service delivery year.* Downing said. In a nutshell, the three counties "would col be in the business of providing job training any more. That's a big protection (from potential liability)." "If we don't get our act together and we don’t reconstitute this agreement, they (suae officials) will come in and take over and we will lose all local control. And they have been very dear that It will not be a pleasant experience for the three counties. That was not Calhoun County's Intention when we withdrew from tbe base agreement.* Downing said. Barry Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley said Barry County is faced with basically two choices: *to do nothing and/or seek to join with some other county which ultlmatdy as Dan (Downing) has indicated will be the state stepping in and saying you may be assigned to some other place and you may not like where you go; or Io seek to negodate with Calhoun County and their representatives lhe reformulation of an agreement covering Calhoun. Branch and Barry* After talking with people al lhe Male office. Crowley said he thinks Downing's proposal "is tbe direction tbe state wants to see lhe rest of the stare to go. Pve also been very Impressed in dealing with Dan on this issue in terms of his capabilities and what he Is proposing. He has spent a great deal of work and lime and effort in working kt this area. So this it not something willy-nilly that he has been pursuing Just recently.* Concerning the CEO board membership ratio. Crowley said be has an appreciation of both sides and suggested that Barry commissioners first decide If they want Io reformulate the agreement with Calhoun and Branch and then work out tbe details of the agreement­ Commissioner Emmet Herrington, who is one of Barry's representatives on the Mid Counties Consortium Board, said tbe director of the slate program said there will be a program in these three counties "one way or the other. 'We can run our own business or they’ll (state officials) run it for us." Herrington said. "We feel we have a viable approach to this thing and I think we should proceed in this direction." The sate wants "to discourage counties from shewing around," Downing said. Though Downing said be wasn't speaking for the state, be predicted that tbe state will assign any non-participating county to another service delivery area ..and that county will have no say (in how tbe programs are operated). April 3 is the deadline for tbe three counties to decide on who will administer 42 youth programs and the decision on reformulating the agreement must be made in early May. Herrington said. I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 30, 1995 — Page 3 Daylight Savings Time begins April 2 Daylight Savings time is about to begin. Across the country, people will be fuming clocks ahead one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday. April 2 (or before they go to bed on Saturday. April 1). While this is a procedure that has been prac­ ticed for years, aside from turning your clocks and watches ahead, this is the perfect time of year to consider other important time — and safety-related factors 1) Sei your clocks, watches, and VCRs ahead one hour. 2) Remember to change timers on lights in homes or offices. 3) Change the batteries in your home smese detectors. 4) Because it gets dark later now ;nd wanner weather encourages more outdoor uctivify. talk with children about evening curfews and outdoor safety rules. 5) With the inclement weather behind us. it's a good time to focus on fitness and health and to begin an outdoor exercise routine, even if it's simply king walks. • In 1986. President Reagan signed a bill, effective m 1987. that moved the sun of Daylight Savings Time up to the first Sunday in April. HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a propoaed revised Hope Townahlp Zoning Ordinance and • propoaed revirnd Hoge Township Land Uae Plan win be held on Woodsy. April 24, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. al the Hope Township Hail on M-43 between Schultz end Heed Lake Roods within the Townahlp. 30 children share First Holy Communion at St. Rose Thirty children received their First Holy Communion at St. Rose of Lima Church In Hastings. This was the largest number of children In recent years. In preparation, the children have Intensely studied the foundations of this sacrament for the past year. Supported by family and friends, the children’s celebration occurred at a soeclal 12:45 liturgy on March 26, 1995. First row (bottom): Ashley Lowe, Kerf French, Tara Tlede, Katie McKeown, Catherine Fish, Brandy Clark, Kristine Scott, Evelyn Rappaport. Second Row: Katrina Jacobs. Michael Gurski, Daniel Hoffman, Aaron Fortier, Chase Johnson, Brandon Schwartz, Ryan Smith, Alex Larson, Jacob Cary, Tracy Everett, Katie Cusak. Third Row: Tasha Morr, Alex Kendall, Dan Anger, Cody DePew, Kevin Martlslus, Chad Glrrbach, Dustin Raffler, Tyler Fulmer, Amber Jewett, Savannah Ramsey. Fourth Row: Brian Cottrell. Fifth Row (top): Diane Kllpfer, Sandy LaFontaine, Father Charles Fischer, Alice Gergen. COUNCIL cont. from page I community for handicapped children April 7-9. • Approved necessary expenses for any city elected or appointed official who wants lo attend the Michigan Municipal League's annual regional meeting in Dowagiac April 27. • Accepted lhe bid of S 164,000 from Mc­ Namee. Porter and Seely for engineering services on the planned expansion of tbe city's wastewater treatment plant. Tbe firm also will be asked lo present a bid for infil­ tration and Inflow study. • Hired attorney Randy Kraker from the law firm of Vamum. Riddcring, Schmidt and Howlett to represent lhe city In dealing with Pennock Hospital's request for a planned trail development on Green Street. City Attorney James Fisher disqualified himself because bis firm also represents Pennock. Kraker was hired at a rale of $120 an hour. • Heard the reading ot a proclamation honoring National Auctioneering Week April 2-8. The old fee was $350. but council bumped that figure up to $1,500 in January with a new city ordinance. Pennock was issued a building permit for Jim Bailey County Board chairman to speak at 1st Friday Jim Bailey, chzlman at the Barry County Board ot Commitslooers. will be guest speaker at tbe next First Friday forum April 7 at the Thomas leffenon Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Bailey, who was elected to the board for bis Brat term last November, will talk about me challenges facing Use new board that was seated ih January. Included in Ma talk will be issues such as problems with the computer system, tbe budg.-t. parking, the propoaed asphalt plant and tbe Kellogg Community College campus in Hastings Bailey said tbe budget has been a particularity tough issue because it was recently discovered that tbe county has about $400,000 in less revenue dun wtut was thought at lhe end of 1994. Tbe session, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, will begin at noon that Friday. Those attending may bring tlc-tr own lunches. The Detnocrau will furnish tea and coffee. Mental Health Board will meet April 6 The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Mental Health Services will be held ou Thursday. April 6 at 8 am. in the conference room. For more information. call Jan McLean at 948-8041. CORRECTION: CNC Manufacturing was identified incor­ rectly in last week's Banner story about Hastings Industrial Incubator graduates Make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program For a recorded message of current rate information, call I-8OO-4US BOND 1 1 -800-487-2663 AgsMw mm st *s» arwsfapv I• * two quadraplexes in Pennock Village last October and wanted tbe hookup fees that applied then to be charged. Pennock pans lo pay tbe new fee for one last quadraplex that hasn't gone up yet. *1 can't believe we would take an ordi­ nance and then go retroactive to October,* said Campbell. • Approved a request from lhe Thomapple Ans Council to have the annual "Arts Alive* festival at Fish Hatchery Park July 14 and IS. ■ Approved use of tbe parking lol next lo Tyden Park for the Fanner's Market every Wednesday and Saturday this summer and fafi. • Agreed to recommend a request for liquor license transfer from Becky Gail and Lester Wade Thornton to Diane and Louis Cizauskas of Allo, known as LoDi Inc. The latter are new owners of the Superette, 205 N. Midi. Ave. • Approved a rcqtp^t from tbe local Knights of Columbus to have lheir annual Tootsie Roll drive to several locations In the Custom Interiors 221N. Industrial Park Drive, Hastings ^Carpeting Window Treatments^ Vinyl Tile < Linoleum Wallpaper Hardwoods #Area Rugs • Door Prizes . Kay's Famous Coc kies Monday & Friday 10 am to 7 pjn.; Tuesday- MMN (616) 945*2479 Sale Starts 3/31/95 • Sale Ends 4/10/95 • VACANCY• Student Supervisor/ Security Guard Supervise students, patrol parking lots and other duties as assigned. Must enjoy working with and demonstrate ability to be consistent and firm without being harsh. Must have good attendance and work record. Work 20-25 hours per week. Call Tim Johnston or Tricia Murphy, Hastings High School, at 948-4409 by 4:00 p.m., April 10, 1995. The Hastings Area School System is an equal op­ portunity employer. The revision! contained In the proposed revised Hops Township Zoning Ordinance Include the •©Mowing: 1. The amendment ot Section 1.0 to delete reference to Ordinance No. 4. 2. The amendment of Section 21 pertaining to definitions of various tarma used within the Zoning Ordinance. 3 Ths amendment ot Section 12 pertaining lo Planning Commission minutes md to nonces of Planning Commission meetings. 4. The amendment ot Sections 40 and 4.1 pertaining to special exception use stwv dents and procedure. 5 The amendment of Section 5.0.5.1 and 5.4 pertaining to projects requiring site plan review. Monnatlonaf requirements lor alio plan review and development plan requirements. 5 The amendment of Section 02 pertaining to Zoning Board ol Appoala minutes and to notices ol Zoning Board ot Appeals meetings. 7. The amendment ot Sections 70 and 7.1 pertaining to variance standards and a variance procedure. 6 The amendment ol Sections 80 and 8.1 pertaining io destruction or damage lo a lawful nonconforming use or structure and to permits lor temporary nonconforming residences. 9. The amendment of Section 9.1 to remove manufactured home perks from the sign regulations of this section and to add reference to the "RR" zoning district. 10. The emendment of Sactkrae 100 and 10.1 to delete provisions with respect to private deed end plot restrictions end with respect to maximum building coverage of a lot 11. The emendment of Sections 120 and 122 pertaining to mininum parking apace re­ quirements end to perking ol tractor trailers 12 The emendment ol Sections 13.3, 13.4, 130 end 130 pertaining to yard en­ croachments. yard setback requirements tor roof overhangs, structure height restrictions, lot accessibility requirements, and fencing. 13. The amendment of Sections 14.1 through 14 Ji pertaining to burning of wastes, tem­ porary noncommercial occupancy of recreational vehicles and tents, wind generators, the keeping of animals, solid waste disposal areas, rtpertan lol use regulations and ton­ tai property. 14. The establishment of a new Arctile XV providing for Planning Unit Developments and the renumbering of existing Articles and Sections of the Zoning Ordinance accordingly. IS The amendment of existing Section 15.4 pertaining to the listing ol zoning districts. 16. The amendment of existing Section 16.2 to, among other things, eliminate medical ladlltlee, commercial storage, warehouse operations, junk yards, salvage yards, public dumps and sanitary landfills as special exception uses in the "AR" zoning clessl flcat ion and to add recreatkraeVreeklentlal storage, scree so ry buikknge on vacant lots and planned unit developments as special exception uses In the “AR" zone. 17. The amendment ot existing Section 18J to reduce from 220* to 200" the minimum lot width requirement In the "AR” zone. IS Tbe emendment ot existing Sections 17.1,172 and 17.3 pertaining to accessory building height, accessory buMnge on vacant lots an a special excaption use In ths “RL1* zone and area regulatlonn for the "RL1" rooe 19. The adoption of a naw Article XX establishing the "RR" Rural Residential zoning district and specifying the uses allowed In the district. 20. The amendment of existing Sections 19.1 and 19.2 pertaining to signs in the "MHP" zone, greenbelts In mobile home partes, and AASHTO road construction codes for mobile homo partes. 21. The amendment of existing Article XIX to substitute "mobile homo" and "mobile homo parte" for references to “manufactured home" and "manufactured homo parte". 22. The repeal of existing Article XX pertaining to the Planned Unit Development zoning oisirci. 23. The repeal of existing Article XXI so as <o establish in Its place new Articles XXII and XXIII establishing, respectively, the "C-1” General Commercial District and the "C-2” Heavy Commercial District zoning classifications 24. The amendment of existing Section 21.4 pertaining to greenbelts or screening devices. 25. The amendment of existing Section 23.3A pertaining to a Natural River District. 26. । he amendment of existing Section 24.0.B to. among other things, allow junk yards, aatvage yards, public dumps and sanitary landfills as permitted uses In the “I" Light In­ dustrial district. 27. The amendment of existing Section 25.0 pertaining to penalties for violation of the Zoning Ordinance and the procedure for the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance. 28. The amendment of existing Section 25.1 so as to delete ail parts thereof except for the provision pertaining to rezoning and appeal fees. 29. The amendment of existing Sections 2.1,12.4.1,10.12.11,12,7.1.73. 8.1.83. 9.0, 9.3.113.113.11.7,25.0 and 25.1 pertaining to references to the Building Inspector and/or the Zoning Administrator. X. Tha correction of various typographical errors* word omissions and tha addition ol section references to various porttons of the Zoning Ordinance. A Hst of these changes is on file with the Hope Township Cleric , 31. The rezoning from the existing "C-3” Heavy Commercial District zoning classifica­ tion to the proposed "C-2" Heavy Commercial District zoning ciassificatton of proper­ ties at 6704 md 8590 South Wail Lake Road and of al1 those properties In Land Section 31 that are currently In the “C-3" Heavy Commercial District zoning classifies:ion, in­ cluding, but not limited to, the properties at 9929 and 9839 South Wan Lake Road within Hope Township. 32. The rezonlng from the existing "C-2" Rural Area Convenience Commercial District zoning classification to the proposed "C-1" General Commercial District zoning classifies* tton of the following lands: (1) Cloverdale Plat as described In Village Plats of 1887; (2) property In Land Section 36 described as lying along the west side of Cedar Creak Road with a depth of 300* commencing whore Coder Creek Road Interencta with the north sec­ tion lino (Dowling Road) thence south 2,640’ (1/2 mile); and (3) property In Land Section 36 described aa lying along the east side of Cedar Creek Road with a depth of 300* com­ mencing where Coder Creek Road Intersects with the north section lino (Dowling Road) thanes south 2,640* (1/2 mile). The revisions In the proposed revised Hope Township Land Use Plan Include tbe following: 1. Tha amendment of Sections I and II pertaining to purpose of the Plan and a general description of the Township. 2. The amendment of Section IV pertaining to drainage, flood patterns and National Rood Insurance 3. The amendment of Section V pertaining to water quality In the Townahlp and to the Sanitary Code and the County Health Department. 4. The amendment ol Soctiona VII and VIII pertaining to recroalknnouriat attractions and to other types ol land um in tha Townahlp. 5. Tha amendment ol Soctiona IX and X pertaining to protective services and other services provided by the Townahlp. a. The amendment of Soctiona XI and XII pertaining to school districts and utility companies serving the Townahlp. 7. The amendment ot Sections XIV and XVII pertaining to waste disposal and the Townehlp'a financial status 8. The amendment of additional sections of the land Use Plan pertaining to Townahlp Hoads, enforcement ol the Subdivision Control Act. the Influence of neighboring Townships. Summary and the Land Uae Map. Written comments will be received tram any Interested persons concerning lhe lorego­ ing by the Hope Township Clerk at the Township Hell at sny time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may further be received by the Planning Commis­ sion at the hearing. The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to moke changes In the above mentioned proposed revisions at or following the public hearing. Anyone Interested In reviewing the proposed revised Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan, wxltor the existing Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan pertinent to the above may examine a copy ol the same at the Hope Townehlp Hall during regular business hours ol regular business days hereafter unlit the limo of the hearing and may further examine the same st the pubtlc heanng. Hope Townehlp will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such aa signers for the heori ng Impel red and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notlca to tha Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser­ vices should contact the Hope Township Clerk at lhe address or telephone number listed below Shirley R. Case, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. Wall Lake Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (Bia) 943-2464 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 30, 1995 tj’kn Letters i—V-<-L —Hospice appreciates physicians’ efforts To The Editor: PhysKMM's Day b today. March 30. Ou behalf of the board of trustees, staff and volunteer* of Barry Community Hospice. 1 thank physicians for their care and their sup­ port of terminally ill patients in our county Over the years of providing hospice care in du* community we have learned that our pa­ tients need to be as free as possible from pain and from debilitating symptoms, need to have comfort and dignity and need to be surround­ ed by family and friends As we have provided care to hospice pa­ tients and their loved ones we have seen: a Physicians making home visit* to their pa­ tients when there was nothing medically that could be done for the patient, they were there to comfort the patient and family. a Physicians very concerned about pain and open to discussion with our staff for the best medication for optimum pain control. • Physicians willing to leach our hospice staff as they take the time to explain why some treatment* and medications are more ap­ propriate than «4hers. • Physician* willing to listen to hospice nurse* concerns and suggestions about their patients' conditkins. • Physicians taking extra lime during office visits to explain openly all the options to pa­ tients and their families. • Physicians honestly and with compassion letting patients know when there is no longer any curative treatment. • Physicians reaching out to touch a hand as they discuss options with patients. We at hospice hear about the compassionate touch every time because it means so much. A* our bereavement staff have visited families following the death of their loved ones, they have often heard family members talk about how important me support of their physician was (hiring their loved one's illness. Our families talk about bow important it was lo have someone they could trust and have confidence in - that the physician would do whatever was humanly possible even when cure could no longer be the goal. They talk about experiencing their physician's care and compassion at one of the most difficult times m the entire family's life We at Barty Community Ho»pice especially thank our hospice medicai director. Dr. Lawrence Hawkins. Hi* faithfulness in atten­ ding our weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, his willingness to guide our medical care and to consult with patients' physicians concerning their care, and his advocacy for our hospice program have been instrumental in cur growth and in the excellence of our care. We appreciate physicians, for working with us to provide the highest quality care for our terminally ill patients and their loved ones. Deb Winkler Division Manager Barry Community Hospice Dogs’ murderer must be scary, sad To The Editor: On March 1, my dogs, a registered rott­ weiler and a beagle, were being groomed. Unfortunately, they saw an opportunity to ran free and seized it. The woman grooming them searched for hours before contacting me. She tearfully apologized over and over. Since my dogs had their cottars and tags on. 1 fek confident 1 would find them. I ran ads. placed posters and signs all over, catted WBCH. and had their picture on Channel 23. My best description was "fat and friendly four year-olds " Many people called with possible sightings and to lend their support. I thanked them for their care and concern. On March 22.1 was directed to a din road out in the country. Someone had ashot my dog*, removed their collars and tags, then thrown them into a swamp beside the road. If not for an alert jogger they would never have been found. My feelings are tempered by the fact I realize my dogs should not have been loose. On tbe other hand. "Taz" and "Red" were obviously lovingly cared for and spoiled. AU a person needed to do was phone me, the animal shelter, or the treasurer's office. Even a simple whistle and “cook here, boy,” would have worked fine. I would have happily paid • reward and offered my deepert thanks The petion who shot my “little buddies" recognized their action, as foameful and toe, them mao a “no mana” land? In a way I feel lorry for this individual utxx k appear, he or Ac ix incapable ot harboring a nurturing quality toward other,' well being. Fohapa that i, the leanest and raddert fact ot ad. Mitchell Poll Hartings One world government would be oppresive To The Editor: In regarde, to Robert Smith's letter in last weck'ibanner — here, here! Mm uninformed Americana' do not realize the dangers of a one world government They blmdly think they will be able to decide uaues Forgr t k! Year rights guaranteed under the Cotuttetiou will an longer exist. The right to vole? Gone. Anyone who watched Gary Kara txt "Live at 3" Im week heard Stake Geha aak what ■ wrong with a one world government, we can always vole k oat. That is the ignorance we face today. Mm people do not realize the U.N. win be our police. Federalized Look what happened ■ Waco. Granted they were looney, but k is their American right to be looney. Wlwre was their right to a ter trial? And the Federal Reserve is the biggest fraud to the American people. Mm people do not realize the power of Alan Greempan and “the Fed" or how k operates We must educate ooraehres and other. No one etae but u, taxpayers should control our government. Remember why we left Great Brann To be “free." We are one of the moat controlled society's for being free. Beware when they want to change our money. Beware of using a card to pay for groceries, bdls. gas. tec. Soon "money" win ant exist. h is not te away. Lady. beware ot a constrtutiooal conven­ tion. That is the tel blockade to a one world HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 PuMtfwd byMaatfag* Bamar, Ik. a Dtauton of J-Ad QrapMca me 1M2 K Broactaw HMlng*. Ml 490M4«a2 (•10 945-9554 •MEWSROOM • Da*dT.Ybung (FdBnrj EbmeGtt)9rt (AlMntEd**) NXX Hoflman Barbara Gal JeanGaflup TOTtaFrflh SJwonMfo TX SWizstwlon Margaret Fowler • ADYSmSINC DEPARTMENT • nwiiel adt Kcaptod Monday trough »5J0p.m.. SeMKyXXam. Noon Scott Ommen Denbe Howel Jerry Johneon PhyOu Bowen Suburiptien Rate*; $15 per year in Barry Carty $17 per year m adjoining countie* $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address change* to: P.O. Box B Hasangs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Portage Paid at Hasengs. Mi 49058 (USPS 717-630) government. They haven't figured out how to gel rid of our constitution. When they do. our freedom will end Spread the world and pray to God. Kellie Barcroft Hastings Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell or buy something...rent a home, or getajob! Soldiers and babies face threats of death in U.S. 7b The Editor: Someone has said "War b heli." 1 can believe that and fear it. I had five brothers al one time in the World War. four in the Navy and one in the army. Brother George was on the Hornet when it sunk but. was rescued later from shark infested walers of the Pacific. All brothers returned to lead productive lives. 1 am one of 12 children - six girts and six hoys. Let me tell you I love life, it b a glorious journey of sweet sorrows and sweet joys (and) 1 have a beef! The wars of thi* last 100 years cost our na­ tion 426,817 soldiers kitted in action. Add all war-related deaths - the total rises to 632.716 for War U. the Korean "Police Action" and the Vietnam "conflict." Add all the wars our nation has fought since our 13 colony beginning* - War of Independence. War of 1812. Mexican War. Civil War and the Spanish-American War. and you have a grand total of 957,839 war-rtlalfirf deaths. Think of all the dads who never got io see their children grow up! Think of all the young men who never got to have a family. Think of all the emotionally and mentally scarred ones. Think then, b it safer in America io be a Pennock needs other solution 7b The Editor. We think Hastings has a wonderful hospital and we have always fully supported it. However, the idea of the hospital taking over the south side of Green Street b appalling We hope some other solution to their pro­ blem can be found. Isabel and Stephen Johnson Carlsbad, Calif. Property tax cut was for real lb The Editor: My property taxes decreased by about SI,000. aa did there of many ot my friend,. The relet tax increase equal, $20 more for every $100 spent on taxable items. 1 would reed to spend $50,000 before the sale lax in­ crease would equal the $1,000 decrease on my property taxes. In tet week's Banner, I read the letter from Blanche Munjoy. chairwoman. Barry County Democratic committee. She wa, sarcastically thanking Governor John Engler for the (property) tax cut before stating how she has already spent more from the rele, tax increase than rite saved from the property tax cut. If dm challenges this issue. I wish that foe would show us the.qqreben so prove her According to my figure, aad thore of all lhe people I know, her statement doesn't add up. For myself and my friend,, we are truly thankful for lhe property lax cut. However. I think our taxes are Kill too high overall. I will not be satisfied until property taxes are per­ -- ---- -a « ■’ a _ a nsanenuy iDdisneij Zandra Bdsoa Nashville What will govt, do to us next? lb The Editor: Within the tet 12 months, our local gov­ ernment, have been involved, among other things. with a propoaed regional landfill and an aqXtah plant Now tne/re talking about a historic dis­ trict with a commission that would have sweeping controls over property owners' rights. Tve talked io few. 1 any. residents who want thi,! What will it be next? Don't tbe wishes and desires ot property owners count? Maybe It U time to kick these politicians, who don't represent u, out of office and initiate a recall petition. We don? need more controls government or otherwise, on our live, — we need tea! William H. Avery Hastings Letters young man of military age or a little baby in a momma's womb? Answer this question for me. Before you answer consider thb, in 1987 alone, someone kitted more Americans than in all the wars of the history of our country. Every day. today, more American* will be killed in our clean, sparkling hospital* and clinics than in the War of Independence. Ugh! And just in the past 14 days, more Americans will be killed than in the entire 12 years of the no-win Vietnam War. War b certainly hell - and so b abortion. Why are we so willing to kill ourselves? What b it with us? Who killed all these Americans? 1 ask you. who? isn't anyone standing against thb? Do the murderers of the innocent go free in America? JmW iwcause I’m to small does it mean I have no right, at alt? Does "choice" murder the innocent? Somewhere - sometime - somehow we must elect men. women, senators, representatives, president* who are for the Right of Life, fami­ ly values and God-ness. 1 think it all boil* down to one central thing if we are for good, we believe in a Supreme God. If we are for evil, we believe in a devil! Which? We practice what we believe in and stand for. How will America stand? 1 am afraid - how about you? Hazel Meek 1340 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Mi. 49058 CK&S program brings back memories 7b The Editor: I so much enjoyed reading the article you published about the Chicago, K«lwm*?rn and Saginaw Railroad and the railroad program that tbe Barry County Historical Society spon­ sored for its recent meeting. I was unable to attend the program, but I have heard the two guest speakers, and I would like lo recognize and commend Roy Kent aad Mike Hook for the great slide show they have put together to preserve the history of the CK&S Railroad. I have seen thb slide program before, but for those who don’t know about it, they have presented it numerous times to entertain senior cxiren*' groups who remember the old CK&S Railroad. Oh, what memories they have preserved and shared with others. It brings back great memories for us who remember thb unique railroad that served the people of Barry County. I remember when I was growing up how much 1 enjoyed riding on the CK&S and waaching the trains pan, by our farm. Along tbe banka beside the railroad track, where we lived grew wild strawberries m the summertime. I have fond memories picking there Krawbetties for ourselves to eat, and on occauons my friends aad I would pick a few extra pail, aad give them to the CK&S train crew, when they would Mop their engines. Don't think the railroad men weren't ap­ preciative for the kindness we bestowed upon them! Oh. I wish the CK&S Railroad Kill operated today. Thore were the fun days and thore strawberries tasted to much better than today’s. Carol Parish Hartings To get your free copy, send your name and address to Know Your Legislators: U.S. Snnate •‘frrua's 's»aik, Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Bufidsog, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. RusseB Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orang-villa, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carffon, Woodtand, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds ol Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Wash ngton D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th Distiid (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th Distric* (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Bex 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 30, 1995 — Page 5 Let’s support creating historical district FINANCIAL FOCUS ;te'teW,> M>rkD.Chrteter>—n of Edward D. Jones A Co. 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"Family BeMing Night/ "Reading in Mtth Dey.' -Design • Bookmark Dey.' Tfoetry Dey,* Bettie of tbe Book,.* aid tbe big eveet of tbe month, the "Reed In.Other rebook ere enc mgtag reeding to tbe cwrtealam. end enggect that ttodenu reed mop, ,1 home. finding their borne loru, end finding the tcuns of their favorite iport, team. -Riddle Dey.' *Weer a Button Day," and "Writing Dey* are itoo being enjoyed by ecbool ,indent, in Hatting,. Some feacbera have relucted • favorite author to focus on (taring March in their clree Many happy returns. Give the gift that gives back more than you've given. For as little as $25. you can give a piece of America to someone you care about Ask your banker for a gift certificate upon purchase. A rMk Mme* at ar iyyrr dividend can buy. the company uses the average trading price of your stock on the dividend pay dale. In this example, assume the average price is 10.1250. With dividend reinvestment, your dividend would be used to add 9.8765 share, to your account ($100 divided by 10.1250). This is all handled automatically by the company. It's not uncommon for individual, who reinvest dividends for yean lo accumulate more share, through reinvestment than they originally purchased. Not only is dividend reinv raiment a great way to compound your investment, h's also a mean, of dollsr-cost averaging. Put simply dollar-cost averaging is regularly investing the ume amount of money in a stock or mutual fond. In thi, w,y. investors continuously build their in­ vestment while averaging out the ups and down, in the price of a stock or mutual fond If dividend reinvestment interests you. firet select a stock that you would like to own for a long time. Make sure the com­ pany ha, a favorable history of dividend payment,, and find out if it offers dividend reinvestment. After you've made your pur­ chase. call the company and ask for its divi­ dend reinvestment package. Usually a sim­ ple application will start you on your way Remember, however. thM even though you don't receive your dividend, in cash, you still own income tax on them. Be sure to keep accurate record, of dividends reinvested. This will become pan of your COM basis and is noc taxed if you eventually tell your shares. Reinvesting your mutual fond and stock earning,. You don't have to be Einstein to tee how this bask technique can help com­ pound the value of your financial future — STOCKS The following prices are from the close ot business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prevlous week. Company Close 52*1. 43'1. 58'1. 3ffl. 53'1. 22’1. 57’1. 71’1. 66 12*1. 26’1. 43’1. 42’1. 19’1. 84*1. 45’1. 61’1. 13'1. 59*1. 35’1. 53’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 19*1. 10*1. Spartan Motors 36*/. Upjohn $382.30 Gold 4.76 Sliver 4151.81 Dow Jones 323,000,000 Volume AT&T '• Ameritech Anheuser-Busch Chrysler Clark Equipment CMS Energy Coca Cola Dow Chemical Exxon Family Dollar Ford General Motors TCF Financial Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg Company McDonald's Change + '/. + ’/. + 2*1. —1 + 3*1. + 1’1. To the editor: As a loral resident who has taken on debt for the purpose of buying two houses in the proposed historic district. I want to say how much I favor the creation of such a histone in Hastings 1 think Hastings is fortunate in the number of stately, well-kept homes within a con­ tinuous area of the city that makes it worthy of a group designation as a historic district. I have visited places like Port Townsend. Wash., famous for its Victorian homes, but found them fewer in number and somewhat scattered throughout the town so that 1 con­ cluded that Hastings had more to offer than did this well-known place. As one who likes to travel to other parts of the country and world. I usually head for the historic districts to appreciate the real essence and flavor of a place. I have attended one or two of the public hearings on the proposed district and have noted the loud opposition of some residents of the district, who claim to represent the majori­ ty, but it seems from a survey, really are a definite small minority. I think they. too. will be surprised and pleased by the effect of hav­ ing a historic district in Hastings, should it be decided to adopt the historic district ordinance. 1 would anticipate that a commission would be more helpful than restrictive in overseeing the preservation of the good qualities of a historic district. In that belief I urge the passage of an or­ dinance to create the Maple Ridge Historic District as recommended by the Study Committee. Eileen L. Oehler Hastings Mid-Counties service worth continuing Morgan Zimmer. Kathryn Salle and Doo Zimmer teem up with a flashlight to test the rock samples. Is It state, or Is * gypsum? 4th-graders dig for buried treasurer To tbe editor: It has come to my attention that MidCoundcs Training Consortium is lacing elimination. I am generally in favor of consolidation in government where possible. however, this might be one of the programs we have that is actually working more often than no. Back when my husband was an employer, he took people on the Mid-Counties OJT pro­ gram and trained them. He ended up getting several permanent employees that way. It was good for ns then because we had a straggling business and it was tough to find affordable help. His business sold in 1990 and he went into networking and nutritional supplement sales. Two companies be represented went out of business in a row and we ended up having to use the Mid-Counties program ourselves. It was very difficult for me to find a job because I had not worked for so many yean, and even when I had, it was for my husband's business, which so laager existed* * » It was the personal L.rittanre from the Mid­ Counties staff that got me back into the work r------- r -a—*- -* • * - - , .1, a----- -•---- . lorce. i ooa i mm* we snouia unoercsumaie the power of a tittle personal attention. Cer­ tainly there were a number of people who were forced to participate in the program who felt they were wasting their time at first. I did too. until 1 realized that I wouldn’t be doing these things otherwise. The Mid-Counties program is a valuable service and 1 think it is worth continuing. Fourth-grader, at Nortbc,stern Elementary (raveled "south" recently. Actually, their field trip wa, "north" to Grand Rapids, but after their arrival they went down, 85 feet below the surface ot tbe earth. The gypsum mine al die Michigan Natural Storage Company provided an interesting and fun-filled day of science. raid teacher Tim Newited. Die 48 student, teamed about gypsum and Its many uaea. Tbe real fun came when everyone wa, permitted to explore tbe mine,." Newned said. Many samples were gathered and brought back home as souvenire. Newned and the other teacher. Sue Mur­ phy, said tbe Hatting, Educational Enrich­ ment Foundation was inttrumeual In help­ ing ftatd tbe trip. Rachal Rodgers (left) and Cassie Meade show cl! their samples of gypsum. + 2’/. Sincerely, Dawn Stone + ’/. + 2>/. + 1’1. + 1’/. —'I. + 1’1. -1.20 + 13 79.20 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 28.1995 are available In the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. YOUR CREDIT MAY NOT BE AS BAD AS YOU THINK! Missed a few payments, Lost your job, or even filed bank­ ruptcy doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a new or pre-owned car, truck or van. Contact — or 616-897-8431 | Tim, | | I Love You. | Your Woman £ »/jb\Wa.\y/4b\^/A\»/db\W4b\y/4b\y\« NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given thet the Barry County Ptanning/ZonIng Commission will conduct a public hearing on April 24, 1995 at 7:20 pun. in the Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St.. Heatings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will bo the considera­ tion of the following emendment to the 1976 Barry Coun­ ty Zoning Ordinance, as amended: HOPE TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS SCHEDULE 1995-96 Fiscal Year Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday, Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday. April 10. 1995 ............... 7:30 May 8. 1995..................... 7:30 June 12. 1995 ............... 7:30 July 10. 1995 .................. 7:30 August 14. 1995.............. 7:30 September 11. 1995 .. .7:30 October 9. 1995 ........... 7:30 November 13. 1995 .. .7:30 December 11, 1995 .. .7:30 January 8. 1996.............. 7:30 February 12. 1996 ......... 7:30 March 11. 1996 ............. 7:30 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Monday. May 1. 1995..................... 7:00 p.m. Monday. August 7. 1995................ 7:00 p.m. Monday. November 6. 1995 . . . .7:00 p.m. Monday. March 4. 1996 Annual Meeting ....................... 7:00 p.m. All meetings held at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43. Business hours Wednesdays 9:00 a m. to 12 Noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Building Inspector - office hours Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Office phone 948-2464. Minutes may be inspected during regular business hours. MAP CHANGE - A-5-95 Request to rezone property In Sec. 35. Cwtton Township: The W 1/2, NW IM, SEC. 36. T4N, ROW (mb outlined wee on nwpl. Thiemep toe portion ol ths Official Zon­ ing Map of Certton Twp. Bttty County. Michigan FROM A TO AR. All of the above nwu'oood property Is located in Carlton Twp„ Barry County, Michigan persons to prewnt The County ot Berry will provide necessary auxiliary aids audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to Individuals with disabilities at the meeting/ hearing upon ten (TO) days notice to the County of Barry. rices should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 W. State Street. Hastings, M ichigan 49068 • <616) 9484891. dlnance is available for public Inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Michigan between the hours of &00 ajn. to &CQ pjn. (ctoeed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4330 for further Information. �Page 6 — The Hasting* Banner — Thursday, March 30, 1995 Congressman Smith, speaking at Rotary warns ‘Everyone will feel the cuts’ by Jena GnUnp Stiff Writer The tunings Rotary invited arcs farmers to lunch for lu annual recognition of tbe contributions made by tbe agricultural community. Speaker at Ute annual occasion was Nick Smith, congressman from the Michigan seventh district which Includes four townships in Southeastern Barry County. Smith, who said he is a farmer, told Ute gathering that everyone is going to face cuts in services by the federal government or pay higher uses. Smith credited tbe farmers for tbe most wholesome, abundant food supply in tbe world, saying Americans spend less on food than any other place in tbe world. 'But only those who can compete survive.' he said. "In the early farm programs, programs were made to produce Just slightly more than was needed lo guarantee food and fiber fix all o( ihe consume'* in this county,' he said. That precept is still true today, with consumer interest dictating policy. 'We have forced small farmers out of business and seen middle range farmers go Imo debt to get more land. Consequently, we have tbe most lean and mean competitive farming methods in tbe world. "We cu compete with any country in the world. But the challenge is to deal with new fann programs. We will be cutting farm program payments. We don't know exactly what kind of farms we'll cod up with." he said. On the Conservation Reserve Program Smith said. "My guess is that of the 36 million in CRP program now. we will have 20 millioa in iL" Along with cutting spending. Smith advocates saving, and giving small businesses a more favorable lax climate. Fanning is so much hard work for so little return. Smith said. "I don't see as much light at the end of tbe tunnel as I did 10 years ago." be said. But. be predicted if the GATT agreement is successful and the international market place FICA lax. he said, and "we do have a surplus of 570 billion • year. Tbe social security program will be solvent until 2012 or 2013. be added. However, when tbe "baby bootnen* reach retirement age, problems will occur, be said. Interest payments on the nation's S3 trillion debt amount lo 5339 billion or 25 percent of all revenues coming into tbe federal goveromenL be said. Smith said cutting spending, reducing tbe deficit, encouraging two-parent families, giving small businesses tax breaks, promoting saving, encouraging capital farmation and reviewing environmental rules are some of tbe goals of the Republican majority in the House. 'Everyone Is going io feel tbe cuts.* be warned. paying taxes to support each retiree, he said. Il must be remembered tha social security Is not a trust fund, but "what comes in. goes right hack out.’ Smith said. "We've had 27 increases in 20 years in lhe doesn't subsidize its fanners, the American farmers' situation will get better. Asked about lhe foad stamp program, he said of 20 food nutrition programs. 19 will go into block grants, where the federal government will give the money to state to administer. Tbe Hales must spend at least 80 percent ot tbe funding for child nutrition, can spend no mon dun 2 percent in administration and tbe federal government can spend no mon than 6 percent In administrative coets. be Church of Your Choice HASTINGS CHURCHES CHRIST, 541 N. Mirteg— Aw., fteartagi. Ml 490M. Sraday Ser »«•: Bible Oaaaoa 10 a.m , WoraNp 11 a.m.. Eratong Service* 6 Dowling. Ml 49050 Pa.tor Stephen Wr^ht. (616) 756-3021 church phera, (616) 945 9200 said Control of tbe food stamp program was retained by lhe federal government. 'Food stamps an tbe most abused, wasteful program in nutrition. It costs S27 billion and the cost of lhe rest of tbe programs put together is .11 bilUon * 11*0 ♦•JO ■* Suwb, wul. S—d.y rvrabg Service 600 p.m. Prayer tune: Wednesday*. 7:00 p.m. Awaaa Program Traradays 6:304:30 p.m. Age* 3 rad 4 thro 3rt rad 6th grate 600 PowcH Rd . I mite caat of Hawing. Ru» Sarver. Partor Ementtn. 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ viced 9:45 a.m. - Bibte Claaacs *» l»« ■ « Mon—t 5 » 7- - THORNAPPLK VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake 239 E. North St.. MxAeet Am. , _____ _______ ■Mr. Aw 94S-9414. Swh,. matar b MMUl). CM­ April 2-SOO awl KMJ. wHol, MM, iMhev Cm. m*w b C ....... nr, »30 Ctenh School (d Ml Ttandey. March » Sahhart Scftoui if 9J0 a.ak (far all 6 30 Qvldrcc'. Choir; 700 A4veaOfiu*. adnka and children) rad Wor- MW 7:30 Add Choir. SOO AA. afap Service at 11*0 a.m. Join ua Saturday. April 1 - 10:00 far Prayer Matrix held Tutmteys. Cwrlwur. Hl; IS» iwporm. 7*04*0 p.m. Our Community I 00 NA T«dy. Apnl 4-700 McCrae Rd., Hiariagi. Ml 49056 Farter Onto Irtnana Vicar. Phone 625-3090 (Detooa) after 6 p.m. Carl I. Petenon HASTINGS FIRST HtESSYTUtAN CHUBCH. HMb*>. MldufM. O Kew Sailer. rawer. Sdy C. Kdbv. When lhe staes have a credit card tysiem in piace for food stamp recipients, the federal government will give lhe administration of that program lo tbe stales loo, he said. The block grants were defended by Smith who said II was better 'to send tbe money to 50 different labs (slates) to see If we can come up with better programs ' In talking about other government programs. Smith said Medicare, wbich started as an 'add-on' to social security in 1965. will be broke in four to five yean. To keep lhe present program. Smiu. said, either benefits have to be cut by 34 percent, or taxes increased by 52 percent. Tbe social security program, which bad a ratio of 45 workers working for each retiree drawing benefits from the social security program in 1947. now has just four workers | BiUM. WUHanu Minnt FVrt 1F . BUI M. Williams, 69, ot Middleville and ftxmerty Ot Akron. Ohio, passed away on Sunday. March 26.1995 at his residence. He was ben on Mardi 16,1926 at Clinton, Ohio, tbe son ol George and Ruth (Osborne) Mutoukr, Jim tertty. Ptara 946-4045. Sunday Service. - 9:30 LO. Bfcfa School. 10:30 a.m.. 11 JO Chiidmn s Church NO YOUTH FELLOWSHIP TODAY FOR MIDDLE OR SENIOR HIGH Thanday. April 4 - 7:15 vttad. Sunday Pirating Service, 6* p.HL Wodraaday afavtafa* 7*0 p.m. are: Rainbow, or J J. Bibte' Qua (agm 2 through 7 or first made) Kids Club or Junior Bibte Q*(WMH2). Yourt Ifttiatoim or Than RMe Qua (agm 13-19). AduR RRtte Smdy - No ap hmtoa (616) 9454392. Sumfay School !O a-m.; Wcntop 11 a.m.. After School Special Wadraadtf. 4 p m P.O. Boa 63. liartap. Ml 49056 ■on uvm> MkiHUHcir. Raw. Jim R». paator. phone 945-3W7 Clamte ptoov *45-4995 Crty Com. choir dtoocaor. temffay monuog: 9:45 a.*., Sunday School; ll«aJL. Mora« Wor<ttp; 7:15 Y«rt Mtourtir. NASHVILLE AREA h —g- Sunday Mam 9:30 a m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple cant at nartifi acmce over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS Sunday School 9:30 a.m; Coffee FeUowrtip 10:30 am.; Worahip 11*0 a m. - Juma Church 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS: FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT CHdm'i Vocal Choir: Pre-octoooi thru first grade 5:00 p.m.; grate ar alder 5:30 p.m.; Prepared Ugte Mtd 6*0 p.m.. Bfote Saxh 6:45 M-; Arjvte for Kato 6:45 p^.; Am Wedwtey cf mart to Game Night for all ages. THURSDAYS Chance! Choir 7:30 p.m. Thursday. March 30 - Com­ munity Lenten LaadVWontup at SL Rose Church 12*0 Noon Rev Kent Kcfler. -The Deserf Sunday. April 2 - Fifth Sunday m begins WatatMfey. Apnl 5 Famliy Lenten Dinner and Program by Filipino American Folk Dance Troupe 6 p.m. — Rcaervatioua due by 10 am. Monday. Apnl 3. Thunday. April 6 — Community Leuten LuKWWtxriup at St Rone TM Church P»ge is Paid for by The Hastlr^s Banner, tha Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A IOAN, FA Rapids Calvary Church for "Easter Cdebratitm 1995". 7.30 p.m SUPPORT GROUPS - V.l.P. s W*fN FUNIRAL HOMI Hasting* FUXFAB iNCOtPOKATID of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THI HAST1NO. BANMH AND MMIHM. 1962 N. Brtddwuy — HMtlngt BOSUY PHAMSACY KATONM MANUFACTUMNO CO. Hastings. Michigan HA.T1NO. FIBIR OLAM FSOOUCT., INC. I 770 Cook Rd. - Hdllngo. MIcNflUn Anorymoua 12*0 Noon Monday. Thursdays; Al-Anon 12:30 Williams. He was employed in the Water Department Maintenance for tbe City of Akron. Ohio. Precedim him in death were his wife, Rita Williams la 1953; son, George (Botch) Williams la 1969 and his second wife Hsniet Williams is 1990. Surviving ire a brother, Donald Williams of Akron, Otno; cousin, Alberta (lack) Hooper of MiddlcviUc; stepdaughter. Susan Davis; step­ granddaughter. Michelle Davis both of Fort Worth, Texas; many cousins and friends Funeral Grsveside Services were held on Wednesday st Ml Hope Cemetery in Middle­ ville with Reverend Roger Timmerman offieixting. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Rapids Hospice - visiting nurses. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. | ~ JohnJ.Hodfre ~ | BEDFORD TOWNSHIP - John . Hodge, 73, of Bedford Township, passed sway on Tuesday, March 28, 1993 al his hoe e follow­ ing a brief illness. He was born on October 13.1919 in Tulla­ homa. Franklin County, Teanesaee, tbe son of John R. and Minnie L. (Shepard) Hodge. He served in the United States Anny during Wortl War n. front November 8. 1942 to December 31, 1945, he ares a Technician Sth Gride. He served st Fort Custer during World War II and stayed in Battle Creek after his mUitary service. Mr. Hodge was employed bf AB Stove Company untUit'sclosure, the Oliver Corpora­ tion, P A M Construction Company, Rhoades Cosiaroctioc. owned and operated a gasoline station at M-66 and Joppa Road from 1962 lo 1964. He was employed at VA Medical Center for twelve yean in the Plumbing and F.nginrrring Department prior to his retirement in 1974. He was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. He enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed golfing, fish­ ing. pheasant hunting in South Dakota and wintering in Florida. He was married to Donas M. (Colies) Hodge on Janusry 8. 1944 st Fort Custer. They had been married 51 years. He wsi preceded in death by his parents; sister, Odell Chilton and brothers, Orville R. James F. and Clarence A Hodge; a half­ brother, Everett Hodge. SurvIvors include his wife, Donna; daughter, Judy M. Luu of Battle Creek; sons, John Richard Hodge of Marshall and Michael J. Hodge of Bude Creek; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother, Walter Samuel Hodge of Lewisburg. Tennessee Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 11:00 a_m. at tbe funeral home with Pastor Floyd E Hughes of Lakeside Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be u Bedford Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice Care of charity of one's choice. |FormiT.SimA CLJMLSVTLUB ■ Cart I. Peterson. 11. of Clarksville, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 1995 at tbe TendetCare Nursing Home in Havings, He wu born on April 16, 1913 in Lowell Township, the son of Martin and Hannah Peterson. Mr Peterson graduated from Lowell High School in 1931. He was married to Mary Saur McCaul in 1979 in Clarksville. He lived and farmed in the Lowell and Alto areas most of his life. He wis a member of the Elmdale Church of the Nazarene sad was a Sunday School teacher there for several yean. Survivors are his wife, Mary; three step sons, Gordon MoCsul of Clarksville. Ron McCsul of Tucson, Arizona. Dale McCaul of Clarksville; one step daughter, Mrs. Harold (Rita) Philo of San Diego, California; 17 step gtsndcluldreo; 22 step great grandchildren; one step great great grandson. Funeral Services were held on Monday, March 24, at the Qarksvtlle Bible Church with Reverend Gregory Freed officiating. Burial was in Bowne Craer Caauery. Memorial contributions may be made to tbe Elmd&le Church of the Nazxrene. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Heme in Clarksville. Riehard L. Jdmek | DELTON-Richard L. Jelinek. 66, of Delton passed away on Friday, March 24, 1995 « Bocress Medical Center in Kalam xzoo. Hewas born on September 8. 1928 in Marshall, the son of Frank and Evangeline (Gilbert) Jelinek. He graduated from Marshall High School. Mr. Jelinek was a Machine Operator and Repairman for 34 yean at Eaton Manufactur­ ing in Battle Creek, he retired in 1982. He clerked for six yean al tbe Cedar Creek Store following his retirement He wu a former member of the American Leena, VJ.W. and Moose. He served In the United States Army during the Korean War. He loved people, farming, outdoor and his tractors. He wu married to Frances Beatty on May 22. 1954. He wu preceded in death by his parens. Survivors are his wife. Frances; one daught­ er and busband, Sharon and Duane Mears of Charlotte, one stepdaughter and husband, Sandra and Thomas Phelps of Onaway; two step-sots and wives. Ronald and Peggy Hook of Dehoo and Randy and Leona Hook of Nashviile; eight grandddldrcn; tea greet grandchil­ dren; two sisters, Shirley and Kenneth Chkuester of Frederic and Marilyn and Keith Rathburn of Athens; one brodter and wife, Frank and Nancy Jelinek, Jr of Marshall; sever­ al nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Brent Branham officiating. Burial wu at Cedar Creek Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be nude to a charity of one's choice. Robert C. Hammond WELLSTON - Robert C Hammond. 71, of Wdlston for the past twemy years and formerly of Hastings, passed awsy on Saturday, March 25.1995 in West Shore Hospitsl in Manistee. He wu born on Februsry 8. 1924 in Hert­ ings, the son of Claude H. and Madeline C (Wing) Hammond. He wu married to the former Erma C Duncan on January 26, 1943 in New York. New York. During his lifetime Robert bad served our Crawary honorably in the United States Navy during World War U. He wu employed u a sales manager in public reiarinm for Goodwill Publishers in Gastonia. North Carolina. He was a very active member of the St Bernard Catholic Church Men's Club, Hast­ ings Father John Dillon. K of C Council 3447 for over 30 yean. Put Grand Knight Father John Dillon 4th Degree Knights and the Hast­ ings American Legion Post 45 for 26 years. He wu preceded in death by two sons, Robert Barry Hammond and Dennis Hammond; three brothers, Leo, James and Paul; one sister. Rose Marie. Survivors are his wife, Erma of Wellston; three sons, Nick of Manistee, Jerald (Rose) of Manistee and Lee (Barbara) of Belmont; four grandchildren. A Funeral Mus wu held for Robert on Tuesday. March 28, at SL Bernards Catholic Church in Irons, Celebrant will be Father Thomas Niedzwiecki. Burial will take place on Friday, March 31. 11M) a.m. in the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Hratingn Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva. | PORTAGE - Forrest T. Smith, 83. of Portage passed sway on Thursday, March 23, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings He wu born on February 18,1912 In Hope Township, Barry County, the son of Andrew ud Axnxndi .Smith He graduated from Hastings High School in 1931. Mr. Smith raked for a lime at the Delton Cooperative Creamery He wu employed for 34 years at Sherman Manufacturing in Battle Creek, ret ring in 1975. He had been a'Greeter' at the Olive Garden in Kalamazoo for the past several years. He wu a former member of the Level Park Community Church, tbe Family Altar Chapel ud had attended Oakland Drive Church cf Christ. He enjoyed dancing, people, puzzles, travel­ ing and He wu married to Gertrude Gates in 1932, she died in 1979. He then married Eleanor Fn^ in 1970 and she died in 1991. He wu also preceded in death by bis parents, a son, Forrest T. Smith, Jr. in 1969; two brothers; two sisters and two step-aons. Survivors are a sister, Gladys Chamberlain of Delton; two step-dauglaers, Beraita Priatao and Imogene Lick both of Battle Oeek; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, also s dear friend, Ruth Ann Holden cfPnrtur; several hirers and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Monday st the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Burial wu at Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Chuk. Memorial contributions nay be made lo a charity of one's choice. John L. “WeBy’ Woodman DELTON-JohnL.'Welly'Woodman. 80, of Delton passed away on Friday, Match 24, 1995 at bis home. He wu born on May 27,1914, the ano of Edwin ud Mary (Armstrong) Woodman. He attended Blake School. He farmed all Ha life on lhe family's Ceueanial Farm that his grandfather bought In 1865. He worked atRW.Bliu in Hastings for several yean. He wu inducted with his wife, Doreae.inm tbe Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame in 1981 He wus life member of the Bernard Historical Museum. He loved farming, working outdoors and gardening. He wu married to Dorene Wilcox on November 17. 1950. He wu preceded in death by bis parents; two brothers and five sisters. Survivors are his wife. Dorene; daughter and husband, Marilyn ud Johnny Thompkins cf Kalamazoo, son and wife, John and Kuby Woodnun cf Delton; grandcbildiea, Chertyn and Tanya Hyde of Kalamazoo, Joshua, John and Kristina Woodnun of Deitoa; three sisters. Mu Bowerman of Middleville, Cleone Trumble and Mabel Keller both of Hastings; brother and wife, Charles Thornton and Jo Woodman of Spring Hill. Florida; brother-in­ law, Art Palmer cf Delton; two Uepgranddaughters and one step-grandaon, Shalotn Thompkins, Qristun Thompkins and Daniel Thouptina all of Kalsnutno. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, March 28, at the Williams Funeral Home with Reverend Johnny Thompkins officiating. Burial wu at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made 10 Barry Community Hospice, Delton District Library or Bernard Historical Museum. Natalie M. Wheat CUJfKSVfLLE - Natalie M. WheaL 80, at Clarksville, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings She wu born on September 10, 1914 in Grarxl Rapids the daughter at Clyde and Leah (Turtleloo) Jourdan. She attended school in Grand Rapids aad married Morgan WheaL Sr. on September 30, 1932 He praxded her in death on May 10. 1984. She lived in Grand Rapids until 1984 when she moved to the Clarksville area Mrs. Wheat wu also preceded in death by 4 brothers Survivors are one daugtxer, Paula Lhriagnlon of Lake Odessa; one son, Morgan WnesL Jr. of Clarksville; six grandchildren; several great grandchildren; four sisters Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Bost of Grand Rapids Willimette Brun­ er cf Grand Rapids May Caulkiu cf Grand Rapids Opel Shepard of Grand Rapids There win be no funeral services Memorial contributions may be made lo the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Home in Lake Odessa �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 30,1995 — Page 7 [ Woodfand NEWS oyc^ LUcos The Woodland Lions cooked and served panrakrs aad sar. lor 350 farm-involved persona leal week at the 1995 Mueller Bean precis* urn day. Many entire families attended. Odessa Community Center. fanner* and 170 pounds of the special 'whole Hanna Meat Company in Sunfield. This coffee. Mueller Bean Company gave every lady from manufacturers Delaphiano-Morsman plan June 24 wedding Bernard-Graff to be wed May 13 who had The Woodland Township annual meeting waa held on Saturday afternoon. Supervisor Membora ol the Woodtond Done Club cooked and served pancakes lor ft* Muofcr Bean Company's annual opsn house and customer appreciation day st'jm Lake Odessa Community Center. ate scheduled to be repaired this season. Woodbury. The Rev. Bea Ridder of Lake Odessa Chnatian Reformed Church win be Richard T. Graff and Michelle M Bernard longer will pay lo have lhe recycling bin at lhe township office one weekend a month, h waa peins bone. Her pdvis bone was broken Sunday. April 2 a church dcrikauon aid Several local churches will bold Tenebrae Kilpatrick United Brethren Church (foe 13. The one al Lakewood United Methodist Thia item had coal SI.200 a year. be Jim Wickham. The captain is still to be decided. ~ ~ Schools and a 1993 graduate of Western Michigan Universe Hans of the Lake Odessa Area Historical will be at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odeaaa. The Rev. Ward Pierce win be vices, followed by breakfast st several local 923 Fifth Ave.. Lake Odessa. No orders will the organization now has three Emergency Cobb, phone 374-7518. St. Edward’s Catholic Church will be the depot work days in April, one on Saturdays. released a broken mg of lhe membership. New help is needed if the depot is to be ta operation by Jufy 29. The April ambulance dinner will be held chicken. Don't forget daylight savigs %nrtay, April 2. The docks all "spring Simon-Gilbert plan to wed June 3 Sandra 1 Simon and David M Gilbert, riage on hme 3, 1995. The brick-to-be is the daughter of Norbert and Darienu Sunon of DeWitt. She b a Western Michigan University Ward aad Muriel Pierce spent Sunday at a the Lakewood Area Minialerial Association. BOY, Thomas Michael, bora at Pronock Hospital on March 6 ■ 4:57 p.m. to Julie Matzek and Dan Mattimiro. Dowling, GIRL, Hannah Marie, bora M Pennock Hoapital on March 12 at 2.05 a. ns. to Carrie service was held al tbe Woodland United Methodist Church and the Rev. George Spear BOY, Devin William Katee, born st Pcnrock Hoapital on March t, at 4 p.m. to Shannon aad the Rev. Carl Litchfield welcomed the crowd (aad the church waa crowded!) and led born at Prannck Meda Spaw nears 89th birthday Meda (Lecbleitaer) were served in the basemen graduate of Lakeview High School aad b a master certified technician from tbe Lincoln GIRL, Kacey Christine. bora at Pennock Hospital on March 12 at 5.22 pjm. to Russ and Kathy McCarron. Wayland, wetglphg 7 and Tammy Halliwill, Woodland, weighing 7 BOY. Christian, bora al Pennock I March 13 ■ 9:34 p.m. to Jami will be held at Calvary United Brethren Spaw Hospital on March 7 al 4:25 p m. to Roxana Hospital on March 14 al 1:17 aja. to Delton, MI 49046. BOY, Trenton Michael, boro at ftqaock dulcimers, recorders, zither, ukelin, p&altry. They have traveled throughout much of tbe I * - '-- -* - - -- ---- ------ -a . • Ji ■ unnra juies prcsctiung mcir aivcrsiiico The Rev. Alan Sellman will speak. Durkees to celebrate for Keith and Christine (Euiper) Durkee who were married April 4. 1970 aa the Woodland United Methodist Church. To help them celebrate while they winter in Easter fellowship trill be held at the Woodland United Methodist Church Wednes­ day. April 12, at 9 a m The Rev. Kay Pratt GIRL, Danielle MeUyn. bora at Pennock Hoapital on March 10 at 11 p.m. to Dan and BOY, Austin Sane, boro at Petmock Odessa. weighing5 fos , IM ore. and I8H in­ Hospital on March 14 at 75X2 p.tn. to Doug and Laura Raymood. Middleville, weighing 6 GIRL, Payton Fay, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 15 al 4:10 p.m. to Sandra fogen GIRL, Alexis Jane, bora at St. Mary's Hospital on March 16 at 7:30 p.m. to Amy Everyone is invited. On April 14. the Good Friday c enbined Michele Dye. Delton, weighing 5 lbs., 14 held ■ Lakewood United Methodin Church BOYy, Brian Michael, born M Pennock Hospital on March 12 at 2:43 a.m. to Kimber- St Cloud. Florida. 34769 Jody Hodack. Vermontville, weighing 6 foe.. GIRL, Ray and Sue (While) Feenstra of Hud CHECKING ACCOUNTS born at Holland Community Hospital on are Win nd Elaine Steward Colvin of Hastings. Ruby Hoeksema of Kent GIRL, Tom and Heather Wahoo would like Crofoot of Middlevine and Erne Bowlmg cf of Middleville Introducing six new checking programs that reward you for banking with us. Banking at Old Kent |ust got better. Now When you bank with Old Kent, you're get­ you can choose a checking program that’s ting the ABSOLUTE MOST for your money. fust right for your needs, then link your Visit your nearest Old Kent branch office other Old Kent balances—savings, check­ today, and ask for a more rewarding checking ing, CDs, even loans—to avoid fees and obtain special services. 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Am, I am devastated In dunk my grand­ daughter would call my lawyer rather than me. 1 get the feeling she and her brother can't wait for me lo die These are children who never sea me a Christmas card, yet they always found time to write when they needed money. My lawyer also wrote to Ginny and her brother, telling them there waa no law saying either Grandpa or I had to leave them anything This stirred op a boraet'r aa like you wouldn't believe. Both these kids who were too busy to pick up the phone to wish me a happy Thanksgiving have suddenly found lots of time to write me several unpleasant bners My husband was a tchooheacher who retired 23 yean ago, before the cost of living escalated. His pension and Social Security were baaed on his salary al die time ot hit retirement My grandchildren were mighty (Ibsppninted when they found out they inberiod nothing. _______ PAMELA MR1CB WALSH * WALSH, New Jersey ‘Great Decisions’ group to meet BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. 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"The United Na­ tions at Fifty: Reaching Out or Over rear*lag?" win feature Ambassador Kart F. «- *a fl I1 un I nu opcciaJ rouuoi a.1 AiTxiri, a 1BUULuiui, ana Charles W. Maynes, Editor. Foreign Policy. "Nuclear Proliferation: Cm it Be Capped?" will be dbensaed by Dr. Lym Davis, Undersecretary of Stale foa International Security Affairs, aad Barry Blechman. Chair­ man. The Henry L. 'rimaon Center. Sessions three and foar will be "Russia and Its Neighbors: US Policy Choices." and "Middfo Bast: Lasting Steps to Peace" will be broadcast Wednesday, April 12. from 6 to 7 am. Taarta;n, April 16 aad 23. front Stoda.m.. trill complete the series with pr grams five, six, seven and eight, oa Channel t 35 and 52. tcicvi*ioo DEFAULT havtng boon made In the condition* of o carloin mortgage made between Timothy W. imor. • slnglo man and First Financial Source Limited recorded on January 10. 19B4 in Uber 9*4. pog* 279, and then assigned to Concord dn^rf|*F.b0Bo!!C rSS” GnmdTiapMB.'Middg^ which was recorded an Januaqr 10. 1994 in Liber 994, pogos 289 and 296 cf the Barry County Bacardi, an whkh mortgage there was due and owing as of AAarch 1, 1999 lhe sum of 876.429.12. udlh interest accruing thereon at the rate of 15% / «239~.|Ilk Eight members of the Hastings branch, American Association of University Women will begin their 1995 diacuunn aeries. "Great Decisions” on Monday. April 3. at 11J0 a m . at the home of Rowena Hale, 614 Indian Hills Drive. Hastings Non-members who are interested in world affairs also may attend, even if they have mt yet purchased die Foreign Policy Associa­ tion! 1993 briefing book. "Great Deci­ sions." The meeting will begin with a brown bag luncheon. The group will meet for eight sessions, with die time aad place of the nest meeting to be decided tach time. Tbe appropriate chapter in die briefing book should be read prior to each •cation. Lively discussion b expected The airing of lhe “Gtcm Dectsiona ” tetevision series, sponsored for the ninth year by tbe Foreign Policy Association and Georgetown Untv-rstt/t School of Foreign Service, wS be ctmda&ed into a few early- Dear NJ.: He (or in this case, she) who laughs last laughs the loudest. Marriage advice Dear Ann Landen: This appeared in the Telluride. Colo., Times-Journal. 1 dunk it's wonderful aad hope you will prim it in your column. -Bobtai Elgin, Di. Dear Bob: So do I. "Out of the mouths of babe*...**: "The third-grade class of Debi Dice Crawford hat plenty to my. While Debi was oat ot school honeymooning, the kids decided to give their newlywed teacher a bit of advice. "With the help of Sue Theile. who substituted for Debi in bo absence, tbe thitdgraders put together a book which they called Advice for a Happy Marriage.' Here are some excerpts: “My advice for a happy marriage is if so­ meone wants to uae something of the other person's, let them uae it. Don't 1« it become a fight' “You should have two kids. Four is loo ""^Tske turns doing the chores.' "T recommend that when you gel imo a fight, end it being friends ' “Take the smallest cookie.* “'Go places together, like go out to dimer.' "Mostly ssy ya . But if you are you are going to have hot dogs for dinner and yon really don't Hire hot dogs, it b OK to say so.' '"Try not to get a divorce.' "'Be weahhy.’ '"Stay lovers for the rest of your lives.’ '"Do not marry another person.' "Take breaks from each other once in a while.' '“If there are two copra km and the man takes the one with not as much frosting, he loves you.' '■'Yau need to kiss every once in a while.' "'Sleep together.' "'Have a lot of fan."' back to college and got my degree. I am a 50-year-oid woman who would love to be held, touched and made love to. The time we have wasted in du charade we call a marriage can never be replaced. I have kept myself trim sad attractive in the hope that it might turn him on. So far. I've scored zero I've decided that the only way I can ignite this man is to light a stick of dynamite and blow him out of his recliner. Why is it that men win spend a kx of time (sad money) to keep up a car, a bouse aad a boat, but they never dunk about doing anything in the way of mrinernsnee on their marriage? I’m beginning to think seriously about your famous question. Am, “Am I better off with him or without him?" Any thoughts dm? -No Name, Chy er State Dear No Name: Each woman man find her own answer to that queatioo based on her in­ dividual situation. Are there children who win be affected? What are the financial repercussiona? Is there any love or affection to build on? To expea a wife, st the age of 38, to settle for a peck ou the cheek is asking s great deal. My advice ia to get a better rnonartor. Unfit to foster? Dear Ann I mdm: This later b in response to die woman from Marina del Rey. Calif., who wrote questioning the wisdom of allowing a grandmother to raise Iter gratdchild because the child's mother was in­ competent to do so. Tbe writer asked the pro­ vocative question: "Hat it ever occurred to anyone to aak who raised dm incompetent mother?" Too often, the slide into chemical dependency has little to do with the '■"rwecy of parents. Children are pulled imo addic­ tive behavior by peers, poverty and living in an environment where such behavior b accep­ table. Frequently, teen pregnancy b one of the cooscquencea of chemical dependency. Ario, daughter! of caring, loving parents do get pregnant and are sometimes loo immature -s -' Lkt-ruse ineur muses. Al dus time, there are over 3.2 million by and see their grandchildren neglected and abused by parents unable to care for them. In most states, tbe grandparent! are dented legal rights and social services avadabie to foster parents. Don dus seem fair? Loveless life Dear Aust lanirrs; This letter is for "Frustrated in Philadelphia." whose wife decided she didn't care for sea and saw ao need "to do that stuff." He desired affection, which he was unable to get al home, so of course, he wandered out of the coral. I have the same problem in reverse. My husband announced 12 years ago. at the age of 12. that affection aad lovemaking were for "young people " and l abouM forget about st Al my insisersKr, we taw a counselor. After several visits, the counselor laid it on lhe line. If my husband wu unwilling to aa on the ad­ vice we were getting, we were wasting his time aad our money. To keep busy, I have worked two aad three jobs at one time, raised our children, gone Binhday time for Dm Hickey, who tuns 90 on Sanuday, and for Ethel Haddix on April 6. She wiD be 93. Spring ahead? Time to change die clocks eariy Sundry eo we toae m boor'a sleep. Daylight Savings Time comes into effect on the first Sunday of April and continuea until October On Friday. April 7, there win be another public dinner served st Fellowship HaU to benefit die Lakewood Christian School. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society wiU meet April 6. one week earlier than nor­ mal to avoid conflict with several Maundy i nuruuy service* ounng noty week. Lakewood Public Schoob will have their toring break an of next week, April 3-7. The Cook Funeral Home on Ionia bad the arrangements for tbe services for Hany Dun­ sum. 80. of Lake Odessa who died March 19. Burial was in Winrheoter Cemetery. Ute Michael Morse family of Richland spent pan of the weekend in Lansing ao they could visit their fsther/grandfather. .Xenon Oarlock, who had surgery at Sparrow Hospital on Thursday. Yomg Will, who b nearing age 2, had been seen os a Kalamazoo TV program when his day care at Childhood Devcfopmot Center at Borgess bed been filmed aa background far a news hem 1ml week. He and his other youngsters were shown catching bubbles their teacher ana blowing. Grandparents who m in for parents should be given die legal rights of foster parents because that's precisely what they an. postage and handling) to. Alcohol, cfo Am Zanders. P.O Bax 1150. CHcato, 1U. 60611-050. (In Canada. xand 54.55.) Copyright IMS Creators Syndfeata, Inc. The state championship torts' volleyball game was shown on the PASS networtt Satur­ day between games for the boys' basketball finals Many of the Lakewood fam could be identified on screen. The Canon City Gazette bad a front page story last week, written by the editor Batbara Staheriand, about Woodland resident Todd Dreysae, salea manager of Baker Marine <a the outskirts of Bunanut in Montcalm Coun­ ty. The story b about bb fishing segments on a TV show, “Otbdoor America.” Ute aeries b called "The American Aigter.” Ute family of Reme Peacock b honoring her with a belated 80th birthday open home. Reine was bora in Ailegao oa Jan. 31. 1915. At 16, she moved to Lake Odessa with the George Zerfas family. In 1933, she married Leanda Peecock. Through dm union abe bad r^d^to^g^^dcMttaTS one great-great grandchild. She lost ber hus­ band in 1980 and also lost two daughters, a grantbon and a great grandson. She found time to cook for the Lima Club for 19 years, has been vsy active et church and at the V.F.W. Ha open house is April 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. at St. Edwanl's Church in Lake Odessa. Your presence b die only gift we wish for, dus special day, or cards may be sent to Reme, 1059 Emerson St.. Lake Odessa, 48849. 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Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 supports the villa and is proud that a legion member and present com­ mander of the post Glenn Ainslie is ad­ ministrator there. From its first days Auxliary Unit No. 45 has worked lo support the American Legion Hospital and the Children's Billet. In 1912 the unit seat $25 to each of the facilities. The historian, Thelms Hubert, reported that “Mite Cross, state secretary, advised us that the money to the Children's Billet purchased an organ sad Victrola for the amusement of our daw kiddies." Tbe unk alto served lunches at the American Legion carnival and netted Slg.71. They also had on hand emblem pits lo be pur­ chased by memhers. The American Ugfao Auxiliuy No. 45 wra wgraizol to Hatttagx on Nov. 21, 1922. when about 50 wives, mothers aad listen of farmer service men, now members of the togfan. gathered far a banquet and to organize an auxiliary unit lo Lawrence J. Bauer Poet No. 45. Their ^ggiirafae far a tenderer? charter carrying 27 names, dated Nov. 21, 1922. signed by Ctautote Hubbard as acting (raident and Roy O. Hubbard, wu subonaed. EJvx V. Pelham wu guest speaker far the braqra and helped to get the unit organized. Om. ttamrf rtw —Jr.,™ — tW, | 1071 M Anlsry Umt M5 held its first regular meeting Feb. 15, 1923, with pro tern officers wnoue nuwtJu a* presKjeiH. i neuna Hubert, acting secretary and Mae Rousb ac­ ting treaaurcr. At dus meeting, lhe first election of officers wai Beta, fwjui onerwoou was ctecwu at me fint unit president. Maud Brown was the firn ▼ice president, Alice Hubbard, second vice preaideat; I /umr Newton, secretary; and Dab Hdi. treasurer. The executive committee was Mary Sherman. Olive Johnson and W.H. Burnett The unit was operating under the temporary charter received Jan. It. 1923. Application for a permanent charter was made Jisly 21, 1923 ud received Sept. 20. 1923 with 27 charter members. To ranch this point, several faings hnd In be to ptace. When World War I ended, the veer rent waned to come home ud get on with their lira. But thu wu not so ray. fiapinymra wu difficult to find. Many veteran lad medical problems and proper care wu not available. Some were suflering from asidious and not immediately apparent illasars resulting from fiu epidemics, poisonous genes, shell shock sad injuries. In 1919 the Americu Legion wu farmed whh the insect of helping the veterans, their wira and children to get the kinds of help they anted. The first Naiooal Contra of the Americu Legion wu held in November 1919 ta Manoapoiis. Mine. Al this fint cooration me ccjM?n aumorucu me lornMoHrD ot id organization to be known u the "Women's Auxiliary." Membership wu restricted to mrktawi, wira, itangtarn aad ztatera of Americu Legion members and of deceased vtaeraw. u well as women who themselves had served ta the armed forces. The auxiliary evolved from this begtaatag. By fae dae (he Lngsu held ha second oonratton la Oeveiaad. Ohio, in 1920. 1.342 uaits lad been rhartrerd and there were over 11.000 paying menfaen Tha wu a large enough '>p<v wvv for National Legion Commander Joon G. Emery to call for a con­ vention of the "Women's Auxiliary," which wu held ta Kura City, Mtaaonri on Oct. 31. through Nov 2. 1921 The membership now touted 201.000. Al this conratfon the name "Woran's Auxiliary" wu replaced with the name "American Legion Auxiliary." The auxiliary is chartered wkh the Americu Legion with Coagreu and must meet the same obligations u tbe American Legion prescribed under the taw of that charter. A corakutton similar to that of the American ixgxra was anuwa aoa aaopeca ud the preamaMe of >he Americu Legion with the tactaatoc of the phrase, "to partidpate in and oosaribsae to the ac­ complishments. tbe aims sad purposes cf the Amsricu Legion" u part of the auxiliary preamble. The first anboui president rtf the Americu Lagtoa Auxiliary wm Edith Fletcher of Cmctaam. Ohio. The national headquarters of the Americu Legion Auxiliary wm ta hsdmranita There wm a hind staff of 13 to manage the day-to-day oparatiom "Service Not Seif' wu adopted aa the auxiliary mono aad adB fate mono of today. Tbe auxiliary expanded with nearly every state forming a department unit. Programs and services to veterans aad their families ta­ ___a ra . a. -W. us- -- . . X-11 A — -«* A CTCM0U. ICCOkMUBDC*!, CJUmj WUlalv, W Atwriraaisui program.' developed early. Commaaaty service projects ta the community of emh nut wu aooaed. And the Memorial Poppy program became an uportam pert of auxiliary work. Emergency fund were rerahlrshrd Junior member units and prograra were developed. The Americu Legion Auxiltary is the largest womu's service orgamucun ta the • 1937. world. $17 million and 10 million volunteer boon ere cow donaaed to assist veterans and their familire. Support, financial and emo­ tional for hoapitalfred veterans, scholarships IO aid with the education of children, safety programs. and many other programs are car­ ried OU at the narinul, department and unit tavete. Nation-wide distribution of Memorial Pop- la 1924 the American Legion recognizing the value of their work, turned the poppy pro­ gram over to the auxiliary tomanage. In 1995 k la still a strong program, still under auxHury nsarugenicrti, wild icgion memoen helping Utah the distribution and sharing in the proctsxu so neip witn me reaaoiuuuion programa of both aaka. Poppy money is used to aid veterans on the local level. All money is spent far tehabilitatioo programs decided by the focal units. BariytaM: 1919 a small group of veterans met ta the office of Coaly Agricultural Agent R.V. Tauer at the Barry Camry Courthouse ta Hastings far the purpose cf organizing a post of the Americu Legion. A temporary charier wu granted by the end of July 1919 « a eematag held at the Strand Theane. Officers were elected ■ this meeting. The groap chose to name the new post No. 45 after Lawrence J. Bauer, a graduate of Hastings High School, who had served ta the 11 th Aero Stpadra He dud htov. 13, 1918. the resuh Auxiliary Unit No. 45 began to operated of­ ficially on Feb. 15. 1923 . They also held their iseatings ta the City Club room. Then both amts moved their meeting! to the Knights of Pyttaxs Hall Laser, the legion and auxiliary moved io the baaement of the Hastings Post Office on W. Stale Street. ffinoriu Mabie Stestao wrote ta her unit lurry far 1925. “Ou of the happtaet dtinge that ha: occurred during the past year was the removal from the Pythian sky scraper to these fiu rooms which we now occupy. Everyone was glad io be downstairs, although the two fiighte to the Pythiu hall might have been a __ a _ . - - m_ _ - A- -'--- a a gooa means tor reducing. The kitchen ta the new quarters had io be faraAad, ao a khchu starve wm held. The Aoarar coaaitaed of silver corm aad amoun­ ting to about $12. Tte writ apra $152.75 for welfare work ta 1925. This did mt tactade the gifts era to the Children's Billet at Otter Lake. In 1932 Lawrence J . Bauer Post No. 45 and Aariliary Link #45 purcbaaed the property on the corner of Green Street and South Church v-ci?. ! nis propeny nac romacny ocjongixj to Clrtffot Sherwood. The lepon and aux­ iliary toot, poaaoafon of die home and pro­ ceeded to adopt k to their uses. Aa item ta die Hastings Banner. July 6, 1932 real "Purcbaaed Lste Ores Sherwood Property: Americu Legion and Auxiliary st. A a st VS- a a —. w«r--i movco uno new neaaquanen um wee*. Last week a deal was entwumated whereby the Americu Legion rad Auxiliary became the owac-s of the late Charles Sherwood property on South Church SL. the poet and unit taking immedtaie possession The Charles Sherwood Property, comer of Church and Green Streets which became the Post Home on July 6, 1932 and remains their meeting place even today. Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 and Auxiliary No. 45 joined District No, 4 at a Birthday Party tor the child/*/ at Otter Lake. Billet, 1931. "This will make a splendid ptace for these utgsmrsrinns as there is plenty of room far social ss well ra other activities. The auxiliary will have a reception room upstairs, also a plsrc to hold their meetings, as wfll the legioti downstairs. It is planned to use the large room to the north on the first floor as a recreation place where tbe Boy Scouts troop, sponsored by the legion may also gather for its meetiags." ____ The also acquired the vacant corner tot winch they win improve and make k more xi^tty.’* Some of tbe advantages noted in the aux­ iliary history are listed as. hardwood floors, dining room, cupboards, basement, coat room and the corner foe on Church and Green streets. In 1923 there was only one standing comwere appointed to handle different projects aa they came along. They held poppy distribu­ tion, netting the auxiliary $96 and coU cted canned fruit, vegetables, jams and jellit i for the American Legion Hoapital in tattle Creek. One year they collected 1.500 quarts tor uus project. The suxiliszy met twice each month oo the first sod third Thursdsys. The lira yexr they had no delegate to either the state convention ta Grand Repute a to the national convention. They did send a delegate to the Suae Conven­ tion at Ironwood, as 1 nurse Newton, secretary, was able to attend. The membership that first year went from the original 27 to 43 . By the end of 1923 membersliip ta Auxiliary Unk No. 45 wm 107. Members signing the application for charter were: Hazel Walldorff; Louise Newton; Bessie Amiable; Ernestine Christie; Mrs. W.H. Burnett; Ettella Sherwood; Helen M. Sherwood; Ruth Radford; Jennie Miller; Em­ ma C. MUles; Mrs. Jessie Barnum; Margaret Banwm; Mary Banaim; Florence Norton; Venice Smith; Irene Potter, Millie Castetota; Dah Hfll; Hazelie Hinkley; Grace Newton; Dorine Harrington; Tress Brown; Mary Sher­ man; Alice Hubbard; Thelma Hubert; Olmo L. Johnson; Charlotte M. Hubbard. Mae Roush; and Alma Smith. The needs of raerra and their families tactoded finding jobs, obtaining medical care and taking care of widows and children. There were hopskals for the care of the ill. Tuberculosis was one of the health problems which followed the veterans home. T.B. Sanitariums were established as well as hospitals for the care of tbe wounded and those who were victims of mustard gas as well as those suffering mental fatigue The idea of home schools or ta legion terms "billets" (temporary abode) was born The first Michigan billet was on Otter Lake ta Lapeer County. Children of veterans who were in and bed so be hospital izrrl were tem­ porarily placed in the billet until their family could be re-established, or if the parents were deceased they could be placed fa adoption. la 1921. the American Legion Hospital ta Battle Creek began treatment of veterans with tuberculosis. This was "a state of the an" ta the care of veterans with tuberculosis This hospital has been revamped and is currently In 1931, Ethel Foreman, who was secretary, wrote a song. "They Still Serve" which was accepted at the Pontiac Department Convention. She became state music chair­ man for 1932-1933. Georgia Jarma was historian far this year. She reported that they held a rummage sale ta December 1932 to raise money, served the mail carriers supper making a profit of $7.24, sent $3.50 for the birthday party ■ the Legion Hospital and sew­ ed the Red Cross for two days, making baby diapers, slips, gowns and (belly) bends. They used 110 yards cf birdseye material and for the year they made 372 garments for the Red Cross. They also pieced and sold a baby doll quilt and sold k to raise funds. In March they held a warm sugar party. The "boys" tar­ nished the syrop and the "girls" made the M- - --1, DL9CU1U. Poppies netted them $S7.3O ano a public supper cleared 86 cents. The grand total fix theyear was $187. The welfare chairman repotted that $50 worth of used clothing had been placed. Several families had been cloth­ ed. Four dollars was sent to the Otter Lake Biltot for a child's coat and st Christmas time (1932) $10 was spent for food and toys for Christmas baskets. National convention was ta Detroit ta 1931. Attending it were T.K.S. and Amber Crtuo Reid, who lost her luggage and never did fled k. Thirty-two members of the Lawrence J. Bauer Legion Post and its auxiliary attended the national convention that year. Tbe American Red Cross was busy helping drought victims ta 23 states that year and the auxiliary Ira a hand, with money and food donations. The Red Crons celebrated their 50* birthday ta 1931 and the auxiliary helped. Ray Branch, manager of the Strand Theatre, held Christmas parties al the theatre, showtag cartoons sad children’s films to the children of Barry County. la 1931 there were 1450 children ta attendance. About 725 pounds of candy were distributed by Santa Clans with the help of Auxiliary Unk No. 45. Thia party was held for years with tacreaaing ananbers of children attending k each year. There were 1.565 children there ta 1933 and 2,000 ta 1934. Depression was devastating tbe country. The auxiliary collected food, ctodung and purchased tad for needy families. Tbe Legtan and the Auxiliary conducted under a Relief Work Committee a registration of unemployed aad a list of people who needed work done and matched than up for a 90 day period. A total of 176 unemployed registered. Some found permanent etnploymra through thii program. Income from the Memorial Poppy program was $118.94. The poppies made by hospitalized veterans, brought ta income to be used to help needy veterans and their families. The Decoration Day Pteade waa made and the auxiliary marched along with the legfan. Auxiliary Unk No. 45 aad the legion joined District No. 4 ins visk to the Otter Lake Billet for a picnic with the children there. The fair wasn't being tadd during 1931 aad for several years after. The American Legion aad Auxiliary held a tabor Day Picnic there for several yean with a hog roast aad games for a reaaonably priced day of family emer tatamra for the ctnaaaky. In 1933. there were 10,000 ta atwratantf. Tbe American Red Cross was desperate of help due lo the depressed economy and several dinarrr. Auxiliary Unk No. 45 came through for them through the yean, coilectihg materials, money, food aad sewing from them. la 1933, “atom sappen" began appearing ta the Post Notos. 'Stem" Waa a mixture made up of mere, beef ot often venison, and s variety of vegetables, whatever was available, potatoes, carrots, onion, rutabaga, turnips, celery, whatever was doatased and Arprarttag upon tbe cook's choices. This was cooked ta a copper wash boiler for as tong as necessary to get everything cooked. Louie Barlow remembers as a ynuagster working for Aageto Spiro, being sra to the Legtan Hall io start the "atom." In laaer yean, he often was the primary cook. In the 1930s a Slum Supper era 25 cents. < A barrel of canned fruit jam and jelly was collected and seat to the Children's Biltot at kt the cemeteries and ttoUrctod $96.69 Reid did The Boy Scouts built a lodge on tbe Robert Cook farm two miles out of Hastings, under the supervision of the American Legion. Tbe auxiliary helped with funding for this project. Four nurses from Btary County, who had served ta the war were honored by the aux­ iliary. They received Bonus Bonds the same aa the men who staved ta the military. They wae Luella Roue Reeaor. Amber Cruso Reid. Stella M. Parrot and NonM Michael. $332,252.93 in Bonds Bonds were paid to Barry County veaerabs to 1935. 1935 was a year of ranch flooding ta the midwest. The American Red Cross was ta need of funds aad goods to help the victims. Auxiliary Unk No. 45 came through again (To be eonttarad) Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Goll 616­ 945-9554 to subscribe. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Townahlp Zoning Ordinance will be held on Tuesday, April 11,1995, commencing at 7:30 o’clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to be considered include, In brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Feldpausch & Lawrence Realty for rezoning of property located on M43/M37 directly west of Hastings Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge-Jeep-Eagle Incorporated. The property is currently zoned “R4” Recreational District. The applicants seek rezoning to the “C1" Office District. 2. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed amendment J or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan and the zoning map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hail, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing application by the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on April 11,1995, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Rutland CharterTownshlp Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or the telephone number listed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Bartiara Bedford, Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49056-9725 (616)946-2194 �Page 10 - The Heelings Banner — Thursday, March 30, 1995 Social Science Fair has 67 Fourth grade students at Southeastern displayed 67 individual projects for the annual Social Science Fair last week. James Gregory displays his reproduction ci Cm* ----- aj----ron RMcnMinacKjnac. entries RKMTOAGC BAU MORTGAGE SALE — Default hoe been mtxfa In tbe condHeom of o mortggg» mode by Midi eel W. flebiirnci and Janice Key StobeMoa, Me wife. to w--- 1 a* a ,vr, —L1 m«k**** Jt - -a rereoeroi maemgan, mmvga^w amo Auguet 19. I99I, and recorded on August 22. 1991, to* Uber 522. an page 37. Beery Ouaiwy Becerfe. MicM^an on wbicb mortgage Btero I* claimed to bo duo at the dot* hereof the mm* cf Ninety Rve Thousand Nine Hunted Eight Mid 30/100 DoHare (095.909 30). iRdedfag todareet at 9.75» per Said prwmtooa are oHuatcd to* the Township of Thomappfe. Bony County. Michigan, and are described a»: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION «. TOWN 4. NOCTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DOCMBEO AS: COMMENCING AT A POMT ON THE SOUTH UNE OF SAD SECTION WHICH IS 33S.0 FEET SOUTH 89 DEGRAS 40 MINUTES WEST FROM THE SOUTHEAST ODRNBI OF SAD SECTION. THENCE NORTH 360.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LME OF SAD SECTION. THENCE NORTH 99 DEGREES 40 MMUTES EAST 177.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LME OF SAD SECTION. THENCE NORTH XB.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAD SECTION. THENG NORTH 09 DEGREES 40 MMUTES EAST 30B-0 FEET FAJtAUH WITH THE SOUTH UNE OF SAD SECTION TO THE EAST UNE OF f AD SBC* DON. THENCE NORTH 30.4 FEET ALONG THE EAST UNE OF SAD SECTION TO A FORET WWKH B 40.0 FRET SOUTH FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNS OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES 34 MMUTES WEST 390.90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHEAST I /4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO A PONT WHICH B 934.0 FEET EAST FROM THE WEST LME OF TN: SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 06 MMUTES X SECONDS WEST 032.7 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LME OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE SOUTH UNE OF SAD SEC­ TION. THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 40 MMUTES EAST 65 47 FEET TO THE PLACE OF 0EGMNMG SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR MGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THAT PART LYMG EAST OP A LME WHICH IS 33.0 FEET WEST FROM AND PAR Al IN WITH THE EAST UNI OF SAD SECTION AND ALSO OVER THAT PART LYING SOUTH OP A LME WHICH IS 33.0 FEET NORTH FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH UNE OF SAD SECTION. ID. 900-14*000412-00. During the si> months Immediately following the safe, the property may bo redeemed, except that to* the event that the property Is determined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the pro­ perty may bo redeemed during the 30 d^rs tow- N. Michael Hunter. (P29256) 1001 Woodword. W DotroHMl 40226 (4/27) JU Slocum made a log cabin diorama for the annual Social Science Fair at Southeastern Elementary In Hastings. Other classes toured the gym where the deploys were eel up and viewed al of the preeenlatlore. Chris Rounds displays his model of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald. He also did research on the vessel, and shares some of the information he leemed about the Great Lakes ship. A model of the Mackinac bridge is the entry of June Bishop for the Social Science Fair at Southeastern. David M. Dimmers (Fl7799) DIMMERS. McPHUUPS 0 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings Mi 49054 (416) 945-9996 Richard C. Adgato 929 N. Briggs Road Msddferilfe Ml 49333 (3/30) A ganeral store, complete with miniature post office, is Holty Wilson's contribution to the annual Social Studies Far held at Southeastern Elementary in Hastings. A working water wheel is Tony Eisner's (reel) project. Teacher Robert Palmer coordinales the annual fair, and has for many years. The water wheel powers e grist m> mode by Tony. �The Hastings Bam.-v — Thursday, March 30, 1995 — Page 11 Hail John Phillip Sousa! NE kids learn about ‘March King’ Cymbals ars struck together to produce a sound, so they must bo percussion instruments, students from Northeastern Elementary learned. Mindy Clawson ploys these cymbals and Jermi Hayes plays the snare drums beside her. Drums are percussions, too. John Phillip Sousa is well known as the "March King." but he was also a patriot and the man who originated the United States Marine Corp Band. About 65 first graders from Northeastern Elementary visited the Hastings High School symphonic band and heard Band Director Joe LaJoye tell all about the man and his music Immediately wanning lo the children. LaJoye started by telling them he was a "task-master" or someone who demanded discipline, just like Sousa, but not as bad. Within minutes. LaJoye could tap his baton on his music stand and the room would quiet down, just as they were asked. LaJoye introduced lhe children to all of the parts of a syuphooic band, starting with tbe woodwinds; flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon. Each of lhe students playing the instruments in the band would give tbe children a small sample eo the’ could tell how the instrument sounded all by itself. Sousa started out as a violinist. LaJoye said, and later teamed the trumpet. He also added strings to his band, something not done at the time and Sousa and tea marches made "bands" famous. Tbe "brass" section in the band is made up of French horn, trumpets, trombones, baritones and tubas. Sousa saved lhe drum section for last, telling the students that tbe drums (or percussion instruments) provide the "heartbeat" of a pieo. as well as highlighting important parts of a piece of music. Tbe first march tbe band played, "Tbe Observing Visitor March" wasn’t written by Sousa at all. but by his good friend, Patrick Conway. deal with money. *11 win be an exciting opportunity for lo­ cal government," abe said, "bet there win be problems with allocation of dollar, to local government,. Revenue during is down.* She urges the stare to send more money to local units if government and pot a to work rather than stockpiling surplus ir a rainy day fund. Anorber problem with money now is un­ funded mandates from Washington and Lansing Gray said she liked retired Stare Rep. Bob Bender's characterization of her M *a pit bull with lipstick " "But I dunk I'm also fair.' sbe added. I'd like to think my tenure could be balanced with sensitivity to citizens’ concerns. I linen a lot. and I have a commitment to values.* When she steps down at the end of the year, six- plans to join her busband, Ray Hart, in fun retirement activities. They plan to travel and spend time at a cabin nearly an bore's drive north from Grand Rapids. Sbe noted that unce her recent marriage to Many happy returns. ’ Sousa did write a lot of music for the U J. Marine Corp Band, such as "Semper Fidelis" and "The Washington Post March." "In his memoirs be said he had wonderful memories of tbe American people; he thought we were really special," LaJoye said. In "Stars and Stripes Forever" be assigned part of tbe melody played by the trumpets to represent the North of the United States, tbe flutes as the South and tbe trombones as the West. Sousa wrote tbe piece as a way of showing America drawing together. luJoyc said. Recently. The Stars and Stripes Forever" was named tbe national song. Not the anthem. LaJoye told the children, but tbe national song. Tbe special time for the children with LaJoye and tbe symphonic band is part of a series of studies of famous musicians. Each grade level has a different artist to learn about, and when they are finished with elementary school, all know about all tbe musicians in the series. Tbe other musicians being studied are Duke Ellington, John Denver, Stephen Foster, Richard Rogers and Hap Palmer. fawn Sousa's most famous composition is "Stan and Stripes Forever” but it wasn't written when be was touring tbe United States and tbe world with the Marine Corp band. Or even after be started his own professional band and toured tbe world. MAYOR.,.continued from page *h WM one at tbe matt interne. but «ban :enn project, 1 wm tavolved ta." ibe Mid. *lt wm rewirdtag penocally to wort with Ute munch ctxuervative arm of tbe community, with the view that we would lake no action.* Tbe community and ita churches remaned quiet while the store wm open and after two mouths of poor business. it packed its bags and left in the dead of night. Dial prompted the city pMstag an ordinance that regulates tbe tocKtau of any such type of burinear here In the future. Harting, alao wm named one of the 100 ■MUamunitics kt America kt a book by Norman Crwgaon When arced what thing, didn't go ao well over tbe years, rhe immediately mrnttoned tbe teappridaal. which bad lo be done several yean ago because it hadn't been done since 1949 and tbe state wm applying pressure. *lt wm a hard decision to make." abe said, "but It wm a matter of explaining to citizen, what wm necessary, and the dub the state held over our beads." What made things even tougher wm hat xfter lhe lint half of tbe resppralssl wm done, tbe sue came down with a property tax rreeze, wmeu ten massive inequines tor two yean. *1 argued with (Governor) John Engler and (Stare Treaaurer) Doug Roberts. but we were abrek... It caused a lot of bitterncaa. hard feeling-. Tbe citizen, bad to be In­ formed that It waanl our choice ta tbe lint piece." Despite all tbe growth and prosperity, there also la the challenge of lack of perking in Hastings, Gray raid, and abe lamented that tbe city failed to buy some Industrial property when it could have earlier for a cheaper price. Problems abe aeea ta tbe future mostly After retiring. Soum wm abroad when he heard of a friend passing away. On the boat trip back lo America to support the family of his fnend he wrote what w as to become his signature march on Christmas Eve in 1896. 1 Han. her family has expanded front two children to live and from five grandchildren to 10. Looking back already, tbe said of her lo­ cal political career. *11 probably wm lhe meet enjoyable part of my life, aside from family and friends. The city has Increased in prosperity and is moving in a proactive search for economic development. "For myself. I've learned that to accom­ plish something, you have to work within the system, build coalitions and deal with a high sense of integrity. You have to educate yourself about lhe syarem. you have to keep going, you cant ever stand still.* Gray said she hM learned a lot because of her sModnion with the Michigan Municipal League and its workshops, and she encour­ ages others to take advantage, loo Tve encouraged participation on a greaser scale than twice a month. You really have to love what you're doing. You have to have great commitment and fierce loyalty to your community " When she retires next December, she will say, 'For now. my time of service is com­ plete. For now. while my energy is Kill high. Fm turning to different opportunities. I'm Band Director Joe LaJoye relaxes and has fun with first graders from Northeastern. He is taSng them al about musician John Phillip Sousa, who was known as tha ’March King.* • BIDS • going to pursue a private agenda tha I've been looking forward to. *k's been a unique honor to serve, a rare privilege.' tbe reflected *1 thank the com­ munity for this opportunity.' • M • M * M • M M • M • M • M • M Hippy Birtbdiy" DAD “ Love... Tim, Sue, ** Steve and Penny * M The Delton Kellogg School District is accepting sealed bids on two school buses. Bids should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Ml 49046 and should be. clearly labeled “Schoo Bus Bids”. Bids are due by 12:00 o clock noon on April 17, 1995, at which time they will be opened. Specifications available upon request at the transportation department. Sales Position Brown’s Custom Interiors ...is accepting applications - for a Creative Sales Associate. This part­ time position offers 20-25 hours per week and will include two Saturdays per month. No experience neces­ sary. Send resume only to: Brown’s Custom Interiors 221 N. Industrial Park, Hastings No phone calls, please. M • M • M • M • For your insurance call Buy°HomeCresl Cabinetry Gel o Free Whirlpool Disposer Or Your Choice 01 One Farmers Insurance Group Whirlpool Appliance At A Steal!' What a deal1 Buy any style ol HomeCrest cabinetry and gel a Whirlpool appliance ot a steal' You'll bnd a wide selection of cobtnels to choose from — featuring Qualify sold wood doors — in today's hottest styles and finishes, including *32 styles •4 different woods • ook, ash, hickory and maple Dncovet tbe advantage of having al your major imur- ance coverage with Farm* en. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast, fair, friendly lervrcc. •European style laminates • white raised panel doors March 11 Through April 30, 1995 At-z-jr Call a Farmers Agent for amo. He, fire, commercial, boat insurance. "atari »v-r * r-bc.- n» rr-cor r:t ■ GARY BEGG, LUTCF Acwtrt GARY BEGG AGENCY Atrto. Homs. Uh, Commsrcisl STEAI 13 S Mcnqui HMngx Ml Carpet. Vinyls. Ceramic Tile, 105 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 Replacement Windows Building and Remodeling (517) 852-3906 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat. 9 to 12 KITCHEN A BATH DESIGN �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 30, 1996 earns aim...HlGH ' ; . W-- Seniors remain the nucleus of Hastings diamond club This year's Hastings varsity baseball learn will revolve around Its three returning se­ niors. who are also tbe team's tri-captains, according to veteran baseball coach Jeff Simpson. Josh Hanford. Jared Nichols and Dan Sherry are tbe three returning renter letter­ men to a team which tost All-Twin Valley catcher Todd Sanlnrenrio. All-state third baseman Eric Haines and All-conference pitcher Jason Markley, who is now tbe starting second baseman at Calvin. Hanford qRk duties at abort In 19M, ba has earned the spa solo this aeaaoa, accord­ ing to Simpson. He was second last year with 23 RBIs and first In homers with for. Nlcbois vras fourth In the pitching rota­ tion last year, but will see more time on the mound, along with Sherry. Hell also be be­ position. He bad an Injury last season as a sophomore and after corndng to the varsity teem, had to go back to die .* tyvee ta am pitying tiny. Joe Rodrigues bad grabbed third base M Ms own. He ms) also lake the lead-off Mtuug pociuou Wun UJS ML Also taking the Infield may be Andrew Courtright a freshman who has proven io be a steady player wt» can also direct a game from behind the plate and has reflexes 10 pisy third. In tbe outfield, two sophomores and two juniors are vying fa tbe starting positions. Ryan Chstelein has shown good defensive abilities snd a quick bar. Chris Miller Um a good jump acd wi 11 cover center field and Nick Thorton bsa shown consistency both al bM and on defense. hind the plate directing games. Sherry started hi the outfield last year, but has moved to the Infield fa this season. He wm third on the team In RBIs with 21 and bated 470 as a junta. Hz wm third tn in­ nings pitched last season, ba is expected to ga even more mound time this year. Around the ban. Travis Moore, who started about half of last season trill take first He supplies some power al bat. Joo Lawrence, oomktg up from the Jayvee team will also take first occasionally, and also Is tn the pitching rotation. When Sherry's on the mound, expect to Tom Moore nay also aee time in the out­ field. ba can also fill tat lhe pitching rota­ tion and behind tbe plate, fa tbe an Impatant utility man position. Sherry and Nichols win see tbe bulk of the pitching duties, with Rodriguez. Lawrence, Greenfield. Milter. Moore and Courtright picklog up mere time as they progress Simpeoo admits tbe team is young and Ina some very good players lo graduation, ba feels this team, with practice, bard wok and experience, can make a nm ■ a decent Members of the 1995 Hastings varsity basebal teem Indude (Brat row Iran left): Tom Moore. Jon Lawrence, Jared Nkhota. Dan Sherry, Josh Hertford, Chris Miler and Joo Rodriguez. Second row: Coach Jaff Simpson, manager Brian Bepristis, Trarts Moore, Chad Greenfield, Nick Thorton, Andrew Courtright, Ryan CastaWn and assistant coach Steve Loomis. New coach’s blessing: strong returners from a winning team Ftra-yem varsity acftbsU coach Richard Nauta picked a good time to become a var­ sity coach. The team be Inherited from retired Larry Dykstra finished last season 22-7 and cochampiaos ot tbe Twin Valley. To graduation, four players went, leaving seven n li»iih<gtertWlln1 teuamta. The Jennings battery: Amanda and Janette have a year's more experience as well as Sarah McKeough, Melissa Schreiner, Denise Heath. Kerry Sanders and Tammy Kelley give the field more experienced. Nauta also has five new players co tbe varsity squad this season who have shown themselves to be able to vie fa a starting slot: Rac-el Young. Jamie iamherh. Mandy Russell, Rochelle Day and Mandy Watson. "Ail tbe learn members are working bant* Nauta said. "It has been a blessing to be able lo be outside as much as we have." Nauta said tbe team's attitude has been great with the Lady Saxons’ success last sea­ son carrying over to this year. ’Each team member has set personal Karey Sanders, Med ana Schreiner, Sarah ■ team y Kafiy, Denise goals and team goals. They have set high goals sod with bard wort. I believe they are uutnabte.’he said. Nauta will be assisted by long-time Hast­ ings baseball coach Bernie Oom. Oom win bring a different point of view to tbe batters and maybe increase Hastings' on-base per­ centage. as weB as 20-ptas years at strategy. Nauta. with a la ot experienced players coming back, said lhe team Is waking on cutting down on tbe amount ot fielding er­ rors. a problem which helped account ta tbe Lady Saxons being knocked out at the dis­ trict tournament last year. “From a coach's viewpoint, we have the opportunity to have a successful season. With returning players' ability and leader­ ship. combined with tbe new players, we Win be very competitive," he said. “Ctar op­ ponent (Harper Creek. Lakeview and Hills­ dale tbe top three), lhe team needs lo work hard and flay finaiaetl ’If we can do that.’ be said, ’good things will come our way* Heath and Amanda Jennings. Second row: assistant coach Bernie Oom, Mandy Watson. Rachel Young. Rochede Dey. Mandy Ruseed, Jamie Lambeth and coach Rfch Nauta Golf team looking to up standing in league ptar* finish in tbe Twin Valley, the Hastings an have shown promise in the preseason. With Hastings moving in to tbe OK of the Twin Valley again this yea according to von da Hoff. Tbe ccaJi is assisted this season by a forma Carrie Masse, a forma high school and college golfer, who brings a new graduation last season: Nicole Cooklin and Sbellie Schantz, but has back five; Laura Koons. Kelly Bcllgrapb. Tammy Obrieter, von da Hoff also hM five snore girls oa ta tbe team fa the fint time. He said Casey Members of lhe 1995 Hastings girts god team Indude (Irst row from lefi): Matsea Lancaster. Tammy Obrador. Laura Koons. Casey Anderson. Angle Fndn, Danyad Thorton and Kedy Bodgraph. Second row: Coach Ed von □or non, (vision nansnaw, Mcneiie Lancaster, Becky Andersen, Codeen Loftus. Mody Arnold. Lindsey Mtesl. Sarah Bedgraph. 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State, Hastings 945-9105 Tom’s Market 241 E. State Rd., Hastings 945-5372 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 30, 1995 — Page 13 ‘Let’s play ball’ says DK baseball coach Following Ixxl xeooo'i diinul 5-21 record, vmlty bneball coach Bruce Camp­ bell knew what he had to do - ger aome pitcherx. He haa them now. and while they are kill a Utile green, be baa placed ipecial emptukir on tbe pitching xtiff In preseaaon. "We have tome very fine athletes.' Campbell said, 'with above average baseball xkllla. They are upbeat and self motivators, ao we can concentrate on pitching.' He said when the pitching is good, the rest of tbe team finds it easier to keep tn the game and tbe bobbles in the held will not play as Important part as last season. □reg Slopher. an All-KVA shortstop. Brian Adams, an AU-KVA. Ail-district oottMder and Jason Thomas, an AU-KVA sec­ ond baseman were all lost so graduation and accounted tor s lot of bane hits for the team. Campbell said if this season's team has any nu^or weaknesses. It will be because of tbe loss of those piaiers. He does however, have an experienced catcher behind the plate with a qukk release and a .400 average in Travis NeSmitb com­ ing back. Tony Rodarte, a long-armed fast ball pitcher who was Na 4 in the rotation last season as a freshman is back for another round on the mound, he betted 375 tn a freshman on lhe vanity team last year. Some of the new kids coming out are Chris Farwell. Ryan Vllek and Tony Hooker, all of whom 'took good pitching and hitting." Vllek. an All-KVA and All­ Barry County golfer should have It easy throwing tbe larger ball instead of hittmg the smaller one. Tony Hooker will Oil any cracks left in tbe base speed department having been a pan time running back and defensive back un lhe football team. The team also has one of tbe natural lead­ ers from the basketball and football learn on lhe roster In the guise of Howie Sbartuck. Should bis football skills and basketball leadership ability carry over to the baseball team, the vsaet could directly d-d to to tbe baseball team's recced, whether Shattuck Is on tbe field or not Campbell said ibis year's team should be a crowd pleaser and said they win give pre­ season favorites Kalamazoo Christian and Parchment something to think about on tbe Returning infield gives DK girls softball headstart Hard’s Quick Stop 4998 Wall Lake Rd., Hastings Farmers Feed Service 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings 945-9026 manager Sieve Drake. Second row: Ron Down, Chris Farwell. Geoff Lindberg. Howie Shattuck. Tony Hooker, Paul Vickery. Ryan VBak, Gary Wortz, Macon Mauchmar and assistant coach Howard Shattuck Members of the DePon boys trackteam Include (first row from left): Konstanki Lebedev, Antonio Liceaga, Ben Hanekow. Chad Lenz. David Attdneon. Gary Fisher, Unk Pape. James Sfcberson. CM Papa and Nek Morrow. Second raw: Craig Wendt, Jerome Abdula Hooker, Casey Louden. Jason Kimbrough. Nate Herbert. Mke Moss. Tony Stevens, Chris Marlow. Chris Norton and Chris Matson Third row: Assistant coach Gary Harrington. Josh Smith, Nchcial Jacobs, Todd Karmes, Chuck Cock. Chris Brownell. Ben Smith, Jamie Rutherford, Darron Williams, Jesse Young, Troy McCarty and Thor Brandley Fourth row: Travis WMiams, Jason Morse, Jason Heser, Craig Jones, Ryan Dawe. Ben Annan, Marty Btencharu and Bobby Wheeler Mtosing from photo Is heed coach Fred Pessel and Justin Newington. The coach, who is assisted by Bury Mitchell and Howard Shattuck, feels this year’s team is far and above better than last year's and expects them to he a force in tbe KVA. Members of ta 1995 Duhon girls softbal team Include (first row from left): Justie God. Theresa Maupin and Jessica Morgan. Second row: Coach Katy Yoder, Jenny LeOeck. Sherron Lyons. Sam Hudson and Jessica BuHngton Third row: Rhonda French. Kentfyn. Sommer Brandi. Heather Haas. JH Campbel and Arnie Stevens Resuming tbe entire infield crew from tbe 1994 Delton gills softball team gives coach Kelly Yoder a headstart on planning tbe sea­ son. Losing only April Cornelius. Julie King and Elaine Alton to gradual torn tbe team has six back from last year and eight who have already shown Yoder they can bit tbe field running to make the DK girts competitive in the KVA Sam Hudson. Theresa Maupin. Jill Campbell. Justie Goff. Sommer Brandl! and Rbonda French are tbe returners. Shannon Lyons. Kendlyr Smeal. Heather Members ot lhe 1995 Delton boys baseball team Include (first row from toft). Scott Haas, Brad Myers, Travis NeSmflh. Chad ChamMs. Brian Lewis. Tony Rodarte, Jon Mitchel. Josh MMer. Coach Bruce Campbel, assistant coach Barry Mitchell and Haas. Jessica Morgan. Jessica Bullington. Arnie Stevens and Jenny LeBeck are tbe new facts oo the teem. Yoder said the team hx. already begun lo show significant improvement and. espe­ cially in tbe outfield where only one player is returning, tbe team Is learning their posi­ tions. Tbe team will face traditional power­ houses Msstawaa Paw Paw and Kalamazoo Christian in the Kalamazoo Valley Associa­ tion and Yoder hopes the meshing of tbe ex­ perienced and newer players makes tbe Lady Panthers a team with which lobe reckoned. DK boys to challenge for 5th straight KVA title Last season, tn lhe final league dual meet, tbe Delton boys track team held off Paw Paw so have a perfect 9-0 KVA record - iu fourth straight. This season coach Fred Pessell said the team is committed to making another -un at the KVA title, but there are a few more stumbling blocks ta tbe way. The team lost tong Jumper Bryan Garri­ son, distance runners Jamy Smith and Nate Kendall and hurdler Kyle Erb to graduation. AH were good for points in meets There are also kids wboll not be gstbering points this season because of Ineligibility. But they are not who tbe 23-year veteran coach is concentrating on. He sees tbe team's attitude as "very good and they are working toward another successful season." The team has 10 boys who were big in points last season and five more who have already shown themselves to be promising. Returning will be Ryan Dawe. Gary Fisher. Ben Haneckow, Chad Lenz. Antonio Liceaga. Unk Pape. James Sibbersoa Josh Smith. Troy McCarty and Nickola! Jacobs. Hsber and Liceaga were two cf tbe five Del­ ton boys who went to state competition last season. The kids showing promise include David Atkinson. Mike Moss. Jesse Young. Jason Kimbrough and foreign exchange student Kortstanin Lebedev. Tbe only hole Pessell sees in tbe field Sisters Fabrics Coleman Agency NAPA Auto Parts 218 E. State Street, Hastings 945-9673 203 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings 945-3412 122 N. Jefferson, Hastings 948-9696 Barry Auto Supply, Inc. Hastings Chrysler • Plymouth 304 N. Broadway, Hastings 948-8046 "Your local parts plus store." • Dodge • Jeep • Eagle 1455 W. State St., Hastings 945-9383 J&S Auto Sales 230 N. Broadway, Hastings 948-4077 events will be the one left by Garrison, be­ cause Pape still throws lhe shot and discus and Sibberaon Is still climbing tbe pole vault. Other places tbe team may see problems are its lack of depth In lhe sprints and the inexperience in hurdling. Tbe Panther boys, as well as taking tbe KVA title, won tbe Barry County Meet and were fifth in regional competition last year. Tbe competition this year will come from Kalamazoo Christian and Paw Paw again. 'Or team is committed to make a ran at the league title." Pessell said. "We will be striving to win our fifth straight KVA championship." GaVin Chevrolet • Buick • Geo • Pontiac On M-37 North of Middleville 795-3318 State Farm Insurance PAUL PETERSON 329 W. Mill St., Hastings 948-8001 — Hastings Banner JCPenney Barry County Rental Properties Plus Brian’s Tire & Service 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 948-8051 116 E. State Street, Hastings 945-9537 635 W. State, Hastings 945-5588 1624 S. Hanover, Hastings 948-3900 235 S. Jefferson St., Hastings 945-9549 ICS Travel Hastings Bowl Cappon Oil Co. Sales • Service • Auto Body 128 East Court St., Hastings 945-5110 203 E. Woodlawn, Hastings 945-3184 1601 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings 945-3354 1111 W. Green St., Hastings 945-4915 Precision Auto Body Repair, Inc. 819 E. Railroad. Hastings 948-9472 Hodges Jewelry Dewey’s Car Palace Stefano’s Pizza Electric Motor Service 122 W. State St., Hastings 945-2963 M-43 at Sprague Rd., Delton 623-6380 1600 S. Hanover, Hastings 945-5305 1569 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings 945-5113 Dewey’s Delton Felpausch FOOD CENTER 103 N. Grove St., Delton 623-2389 �PBfl. 14 — The Heelings Benner — Thursday, Merch 30, 1995 17 returners bolster DK’s girls track team Losing only top sprinter Rachel Hamden to graduation and reluming 17 others, the Delton girts track team looks to improve its nite place finish in the stale this season. Coach Jim Gibson, starting his 10th year at the helm ot the team, said the team is already aware they have a chance to be lhe strong force in tbe Kalamazoo Valley Aandarton. 'lf wa slay healthy, this team has a chance to be M good as any I have ever coached.' GHteon said. "With tbe continued ioqirovemeni in the distance events, well be lough to compete against because we have do real weaknesses." Tbe team finished tbe KVA last season with a perfect 9-0 season and placed third in tbe regional competition and fifth in the SUtt Tbe top point gv’ters from last season: Sarah Doelc. Amy Co-*, Sam Lantinga and Kati Matteson give tbe Panther ladies strength in tbe middle distance and field events. Showing improvement already this season are Nicole Moss. Jeni Bourdo and Clarissa Hammond over last year's performance Newcomers who Gibson sees as collect­ ing in points for the Delton ladies include Amanda Velazquez in the distance and Kim Coic in tbe sprints. Gibson said with no major weaknesses in the distance, sprints or field events, the team is hard at work rounding out the overall performance of the team because if there is a weakness, he said would have to be in team depth. Gibson, who has an overall record of 76­ 24 in his 10 years coaching DK girls track, will be assisted by Rick Williams in fend­ ing off the advances of the other top threats in tbe KVA: Kalamazoo Christain and Paw Paw. Injuries plague HHS girls track team in pre-season Several Injuries plague the Hastings girts track team and some from last season's team have crossed over lo the newly-formed girts varsity team are just two of lhe predicamenu facing the new coach. Katie Kowalczyk is in her first year coaching the team, following in the steps of retired Pw Murphy. Tbe team finished Iasi season 4-3 in tbe Twin Valley which wm good tbr second In the league. Tbe team also has only six reluming who were point getters last year. tut an that doesn't bother the new coach. She ba the confidence ot a flnl-year vanity conch and expects tbe team to finish in the top third of the conference. Sbe ba tbe nucleus of returning runners and field specialists: Emily Diperi. Andrea Dreyer. Sarah McKinney. Lori Maiville and Sherry Anger. Sbe also ha Chanssa Shaw on the team. Shaw should earn some points for lhe team in tbe distance events after her top showing on tbe cross country team. Others who show tbe promise scoring for lhe Lady Saxons are Beth Somsmuh. Sarah Roush. Anne BurghdofT ad Katie Thomas, according to Kowalczyk. Tbe coach said the sprinters will be tbe strength of tbe team this year, but said shell need everyone to pull together because Hillsdale. Coldwater and Sturgis all have good looking teams this year. Members of tie Delton girts track team Indude (first row from tert): Card Johnson, Clarissa Hammond. Sarah Kammaraad. Holly Davenport, Sonja Robertson, Holty Slap and Shelby Wortman. Second row: Michelle Sackett. Liz Kendall. Nichole Bergl, Kim Cote. Andra Rutens, Amy Burke. A'nanda ZacaneN and Stacy Hammond. Third tow: Kat Matteson, Sarah Doete. Nicole Mose. Jeni Bourdo. Amy Cook. Sam Lantinga. Shanl Wortman and Angle Llllibrtdge. Missing from the photo are Kardl Vanderplough and Amanda Velazquez. Coaches for tie team are heed conch Jkn Gboon and assistant coach Rfck Wiliams. Members of the Hastings girts track team Indude (first row from tert): Anne Burghdott, Emfiy Diport. Andrea Dreyer, Jenrti Hayes and Jessica Olmsted. Second row: Sarah McKinney. Lori Maivfite. Sherry Anger. Charity Cruttenden, Jenny Warren. Sharyn Kauffman and Tara Hummeil. Third row: assistant coach Steve Hoke, Renee Bell. Sarah Roush. Katie Thomas. Karen DeMott. Michelle Davis, Eva Chewnlng, Rachel Dreyer. • Charissa Shew. Angela Erway and assistant coach Kari Swartz, * Fourth row: Coach Katie Kowalczyk. Holy Goggins. Leslie Thorton. Jamie Kltkendal. Cento Service. Beth Sonsmlth, Grata Higgins and Amy Swanson. Strong singles, young doubles teams leave season questionable for new Saxon tennis coach Expecting a strong showing from lhe singles players and improvement in tbe dodbltt teams has flnl-year lennu coach Rich Pohja thinking of at least a third or fourth place in the Twin Valley from the vanity tennis team. Pohja. a former high ecbool and college tennis player said the tennis team has a strung No. 1 singles player in Mike Storms, saying he has an good serve and an excellent net game. Coning In at No. 2 singles will either be Damian deGoa or Clay Edger. Pohja said fteOM baa an excellent ground stroke. Edger has an excellent ground stroke too. acMrdtng to the coach, as well m s good net game. Other slots on the team were still up for "As a team, we are strong in lhe singles, but tbe doubles have lo pick up In order for us to have a strong season.' he said. Doubles Is where lhe team shows Ils weakness with only Mike Krueger, a sophomore, returning. 'Our numbers are down.' Pohja said, "but the young men who are playing are serious about tennis. The men are eager to improve and as the season progresses, we will improve as a team.* Tbe team which looks lough in the Valley Is tbe perennial favorite Sturgis. rk « The inaugural team ft r Hasting! High School girts soccer is rear.y to take the field, according to coach Doug Mepham 'I can't wait for the reason." tbe Hastings boys nd. now. girls soccer coach said. "The girls are just as ready M I am. They have been waiting for this for a long lime and they are anxious." It was announced last year that Hastings would sponsor a girls vanity soccer team beginning this spring and Mepham said 38 girls came out for its opening season. Mepham bad to cut the team down to 23 players, which was tough because of tbe Members cf tw 1905 Hastings boys tennis team Include (first row from toft): Mike Krueger, Damian deGoa, Clay Edger. Mike Storms. Jason Beeler and Ben O'Mara Second row: Jotin DeWitt. Scott S.nith. Scott long. Bertram Herzog and coach Rfchatd Pohja. Mating from photo is Alex Doss and Casey King Brand’s Photographic 112 S. Jefferson, Hastings 945-9719 Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings intensity of tbe players "The freshmen and sophomores are intense and the jutuon and senion are just as intense." Mepham said. -There is s team feeling among these girls that there Is no 'me.' its always 'we.' Its also a very emotional team." Most of tbe team comes from the Hastings soccer club which wm coached by Mepham for three of IU last five yean. Tbe club played against junior varsity teams from other schools. As for their first year in a preseason scrimmage against, the Lady Suxons pulled olT a 2-2 versus Harper Creek. -This is a very smart team." Mepham said. -They pick up on plays very fast and are learning by leaps and bounds" See PHOTO on • page 15 * Farmer’s Insurance Group Cloverdale General Store Delton Pole Bldg. 325 N. Hanover 945-2491 GARY BEGG 126 S. Michigan • 945-4454 Coverdale, Michigan (616) 623-2994 10036 M-43. Delton 623-3300 Thomapple Valley Equipment, Inc. Delton Hardware & Outdoor Power Equip. 121 W. Woodlawn, Hastings 948-2244 1690 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings 945-9526 102 N. Grove & 126 Orchard, Delton 623-5455 - 623-4099 WBCH Wren Funeral Home Pennock Hospital 119 W. State, Hastings 945-3414 1401 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-2471 1009 W. Green St., Hastings 945-3451 215 S. Grove (M-43) — Delton White’s Photographic Studio Felpausch Foods Mid-Lakes Screen Printing Tanning Salon and Active Wear Delton Auto Supply 131 W. State, Hastings 945-3967 He said that although nothing is yet set In .: stone, he thinks there will be seven starting , freshmen on tbe team and two sophomores, 5 Tbe rest of the 11-man starting squad will have a junior and two senton. Tbe team captains, elected by the team, will be Michelle and Danielle Gole. Michelle McCamey and Rebecca Mepham. "I don't know bow well they'll do this season." Mepham admitted, "but the ' freshmen aren't used to toeing and everyone 1 wants the first year to be a winning year.' 3 Hastings Manufacturing Dr. Daniel R. Gole DDS, PC 127 S. Michigan, Hastings 945-2474 (formerly Quinn's) 121 E. Orchard. Delton • 623-8340 Dairy Isle 9939 S. Wall Lake Rd., Delton 623-6380 V V New Hastings girls soccer team is ‘intense,’ young Delton Short Stop 111MS. Wall LakuHd.. Dutton-eZMiK • and: Cedar Creek Grocery: 9116 Cedar Creek Rd.. Delton • 623-2056 Finch’s Auto Alignment 10002 Keller Rd., Delton 623-8814 Beverly’s Hair Company 11237 8. Wall Lihe Rd., Delton 623-3779 j �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 30. 1995 — Page 15 Bowling Scores Mondi) Mixer* Micheiob 69-47. Rowdic Girls 66-46; Hastings Bowl Sister* 64-48; Hartzler Tours 63-53; Three Ponies Tack 61-51; TM Lassies 61-51; Mr. Bruces 57W-58H; Girrtwchs 52-60; Deweys Auto Body 50-62; Jo's Book­ keeping 48-68; Unique Washtub Duo 46W-65Vi; Outward Appearance 42-70. Good Games — R. Davenport 155; S. Nevins 155; R. Kuempel 149; C. Graham 151; D Snyder 154; M Snyder 151; A. Graham 164; P. Cooley 152; H. Hewitt 175; S. Dryer 144; R. Bennett 147; M. Meehan 132; K. Moore 127; G. Olis 175. Good Games and Series - N Taylor 173-488; D. Taylor 167-482; M Wieland 168-486; D. Kelley 184-491; H. Service 179-492 V. Pierron 248-608; B Shepard 184-501; V. Carr 180-469; D. Hughes 201- 500; B. Thomason 168-496; J Mercer 179-475; M. Snyder 200-521: S. VanDenburg 192-533. Member* of tha 1005 Hasting* girt* soccer team Include (front): keeper* Mich ills Vandanbo** and Katie WHUson First row: manager Carolyn DeWitt, Elena Mellen. Rachel Nyrtrom. Sarah Hay**, Cante Bowen, Sarah Mepham, Mandy Morgan. Stephanie JUee, Mytee deQoa. Uea Cookkn and Nicole Greenfield Back row: Coach Doug Mepham. assistant Andrew Mepham, Mkhefie McCauaey, Michelle Gole. Daniele Gole. Rebecca Mepham, Brooke Walker, Megan Pierce, Amy Wltzei Maria DeWitt, Nicol* Wood. Betsto Keeler. Summer GBons and Jenny Norrie._____________________________ Thursday A.M. Hummers 69-47; Slow Poles 64-52; Hastings Bowl 64-52; Bosleys 63H-52M; Varneys 5916-56H; Question Marks 5714-58H; Leftovers 55-61; Algonquin Farm 51-65; Valley Realty 49-67; LeHarves 48Ik-6734; Nitc-N-Gales 47W-68W. Good Games and Series — C. Stuarl 171-468; S. Dryer 173-446; O. Gillons 188442; B. Estep 146-405; L. Allen 169- 397; R. Kuempel 159-391; M. Steinbrecher 141-384; F. Villa 132-378; B. Bodo 105-293; T. Ruthniff 168; S. Lambert 168; K. Thomason 172; G. Scobey 143; B. Moore 142; B. Sexton 140; M. Dull 140; K. Joppie 134; J. Piper 127; S. Salazar 120; N. Moucoulu 117. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 68-48; Mace's Ph. 68-48; Varney's Stables 65H-50W; F.H. Parties 62W-53W; HAS Machine 6OW-55H; Eye and Ent Specialists 60W-55W; Nashville Chiropractic 52-64; Misfits 5IW-64I4; Lifestyles 46W-69W; Valley Realty 45-71. High Games and Series — E. Hammon tree 181-497; T. Christopher 193-491; K. Becker 186491; Y. Markley 186477; S. Drake 174471; T. Soya 169468; L. Yoder 169467; G. Otis 184455; D. Brewer 149419; J. Doster 168415; D. Keller 130-365; J. Leo 141-380; R. Kuempel 153-396; L. Elliston 191; D. Burns 184; M Snyder 170; C. Watson 145; D. Moore 147; S. Brimmer 163; C. Shellenbarger 138; B. Wilson 149; J. Gardner 136. Member* of the Delton girt* soccer team Induda (first row from tert): NBtoi Hale. Aubrey Often. Heidi Waker, Kristy Handy, KeMi Loofboro, Shaun* Bom and Jamie Nevin*. Second row: Coach Dan Anson. Jami Stonebumar, Stephanie Ptcca, Card OXeot, Artn Gktdan. Unda Rose. Mto*y Pane. Rachelle Spencer and Lindsay Weever. Third row: RaNae Trantham. Celesta Powell, Colleen Daniels. Marcto Payne. Angle Schiedel, Marin Norton. Lindsey Mercer end Tonya Homlster. Misting from photo Beth Struckmeyer and Stacy Standish DK girls soccer team brings experience to the season Nine girts, all juniors, on this season s girls soccer team at Delton, have been on the team since they were freshmen. Coach Dan Anson feels this season will be the one where the tram's practice and ex­ perience come to fruition. Although the team lost strong talent with the graduation of Jen Rick and Angie Looper, be still has four who create the solid base for a team which struggled to a 5­ 11-1 record last season. Jenni Stoneburner, keeper for tbe team has another season of experience under the net to help cut down on the scoring opportunities of tbe lough Kalamazoo Valley Association squads. Lindsay Mercer. Colleen Daniels and Marin Norton are tbe other top players who arc back for another season. Other young ladies who have come out far tbe team include Artn Gladden, Jamie Nevins, Missy Pape, Heidi Walker and Tonya Homister. All of who have shown Anson they are ready to bring the DK soccer program out of its relative obscurity. Anson said the team has a lot of new kids on tbe team, some of who have shown sub­ stantia) ability, but it's still too eariy in tbe season to predict bow they will stack up against the established programs of Mat­ tawan and Hackett. "This team has worked very hard in prac­ tice and have shown tremendous promise," Anson said. "They have a positive attitude and could be very good. I have nine juniors who are in their third vanity year and they could carry us lo a good year." Anson has a 58-63-6 rvconj going intn his eighth year coaching the Delton girls st ccer team. ‘One of hardest working teams’ says Hastings boys track coach A turd bunch of worker* i* wtui veteran boy* track coach Px.1 Fulmer call* the 54 kid* who came out fcr the Hastings boys track learn. The Saxon team loa its top distance runner Clayloo Mackenzie, pole vaulter Ben Hughes and discus and stool puller Mark Lmdquis: io graduation. bui Fulmer feels lhe field events will still be a strong point for Hastings Tom Sorenson, a returning vaulter with will pick up where Hughes left off and Tom Pratt is looking strong in itoe high Jump In the track events. Derek Chandler. Robert Wager, Devan Endres and Matt Kirk­ endall are back for another season which give* Fulmer tome experience. Two new runner* who have shown speed to Fulmer are Mike Wilson and Mike Opolaki. Fulmer said the sprints will also be one ot the stronger aspects of the Saxon team. able to improve to where Hastings will finish in lhe top third of the conference and challenging team* like Hillsdale and Albion. The Saxons finished 7-3 last year in ihe Twin Valley, which was good for second place and placed sixth in regionals. "We arc hoping our distance runners, who are very young, will surprise other teams this year." Fulmer said They are bard worker*." Thursday Angels Ray James Elec. 7640; Outboard Inn 72164314; Nashville Chiro. 62-54; Ups & Downs 58-58; Big B's 58-54 (4 games); Melaleuca lac. 5644-5914; Cedar Creek 43-61 (4 games); Trouble Shooters 26-82 Good Games A Series: C. Mugridge 130; P. Champion 173; 1. Lewis 178483; J. Daniels 201; L. Tilley 174; B. Faul 175; B. Hughes 188; K. Can 155; C. Guernsey 157; G Loftus 179; K. Leinaar 140; L. Apsey 192498; B. Weiler 169; B. Cuddahee 202- 532; S. Snider 154; K. McMillon 179486; D. Snider lo2. Tuesday Mixed Gillon* Construction 41-19; Woodmansee Construction 37-22; Thornapple Lake Trading Post 32-28; Pin Seeker* 32-28; Consumer* Concrete 31-29; UI Demonds 28-31; Neil's Printing 26-34; Country Bumpkins 24-36; Black Sheep 24-36; Mason/Davis Une 23-37. Loa Points 1. Mens High Games A Series T. Neymeiyer 200; D. Hause 230-523; A. Nichols 159; B. Johnson 179; M. Beck 233-568; M Guy 235-655. Womens High Games & Series S. Neymeiyer 195; V. Brown 140; A. Nichols 187; r. Ruthruff 201-570; S. Bowman 166; M. Westbrook 168; D. McCole 181. Senior Citizens Nash 86-30; Woodmansee 78-38; Schlachter 6749; Otis 66444944; Kuempel 6244-5344; Friend 6144-5444; Snyder 61-55; Brodock 58-58; Ludcscher 5744-5844; D. Hall 5444-6144; N. Hall 51-65; Kasinsky 50-66, Jesick 50-66; Beckwith 50-66; Brewer 49446644; Keeler 4967; Moucoulis 4967; M. Hall 41-75. Ladies' Good Games: A. Lethcoe 166; I. Baker 169; M. Spolstra 137; M. Moucoulis 135; M. Matson 162; L Friend 141; B Miner 163; D. Brewer 167; G Otis 173; M. Beckwith 147; M. Carpenter 124; D. Green field 158; K. Colvin 179; D. Keller 139 Men's Good Games: B Cooley 151: B. Lewis 141; N. Hall 187; W. Woodmansee 197; G. Tcrpening 167; G. Forbey 174; B. Vrogindewey 185; C. Rae 192; H. Hawkins 182; D. Nixon 141; G. Young 132; J. Kasin­ sky 192; R. Nash 184; R Schlachter 200; F. Colvin 150; M. Garber 152; B. Terry 189C. Baker 221; B. Adgalc 168. Sunday Night Mixed Freeman's 68-40; Fearsome 4 67-41; H A L 65-43; Alley Cats 64446344; B.S.er* 6167; Diehard* 59446844; Holey Rollers 58-50; Friends 55-53; Rookies 5244-5544; Misfits 52-56; Tasmanian's 52-56; Dynamites 4944-5844; Beginners 4844-5944; Load Hogs 4860; Undecided 4563; Hooter Crew 4365; Really Rotten* 42446544; 9 and a Wiggle 42-66. Womens High Series end Game* — B Moody 246-574; D. Snyder 193-539; D. Kelley 203-522; S Sanborn 190-506; L. Tilley 192-503; D. Bartimos 190-502; M. Hodges 162643; C. Wilcox 156641; T. Huey 171636; S. Craven 154-388; L. Bar­ num 201; D. VanCampen 183; M. Bowman 167; M. Briggs 161; D. Krallman 155; B. Bivens 146. Meas High Series and Games - J. DeLaat 221637; K. Lambeth 209-599; J. Bartimus 207-553; D. Vickers 213-549; R Little 184-524; B Reraz 224-519; B Hodges 189-514; S. Sanborn 191-511; M. Till.y 190-502; B. Howell 142-394; E. Gates 142-385; J. Barnum 235; D. Barnes 203; R Fay 203; S Krallman 196; D McClurkui 187; J. Smith 185; W. Friend 182; M. Freeman 177; J. Woody 174; W. Smedberg 171; M Neymeiyer 150. YMCA Floor Hockey Standings \______________ 7 Team W-L Destroyers........................................................... 3-0 Kenneen.............................................................. 2-1 G.R% Diecraft.................................................... 2-2 Cappon OU......................................................... 2-2 Red Rookies........................................................ 1-3 HAS Machine..... ...............................................0-4 Results Kermeen 5. H A S Machine 4; G.R. Diecraft 8, Red Rookies 4; Destroyers 9, Cappon Oil 4. SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARDS FISCAL YEAR 95-96 Prairieville Township Board: Regular scheduled meetings are held on the second Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted. . October 11, 1995 April 12, 1995 May 10, 1995 November 8, 1995 June 14, 1995 December 13, 1995 July 12, 1995 January 10, 1996 August 9, 1995 February 14, 1996 September 13, 1995 March 13, 1996 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular scheduled meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Unless otherwise posted April 19, 1995 October 18, 1995 May 17, 1995 November 15, 1995 June 21, 1995 December 20, 1995 July 19, 1995 January 17, 1996 August 16, 1995 February 21, 1996 September 20, 1995 March 20, 1996 Park Commission: Regular scheduled meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Unless otherwise posted. April 4, 1995 October 3, 1995 November 7, 1995 May 2, 1995 December 5, 1995 June 6, 1995 January 2, 1996 July 4, 1995 February 6. 1996 August 1, 1995 September 5, 1995 March 5, 1996 All meetings are held at the Prairieville Township Hall at 10115 Norris Rd.. Delton, Ml 49046. Minutes of the Township Board meetings are available for inspection at the office of the Township Cleric, during regular business hours Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 a_rr. - 5:00 p.m. Normajean Campbell Prairieville Township Clerk Members ol the 1995 Hasting* boy* trade team Indude (first row from left): Jeremal Cook, Evan Wintrier, Rob Dixon, Tim Round*. Tom Pratt, Erie Cartoon Jacob Miller. Erie McCarty and Seth Bender. Second row: Nathan Belcher, Pad UMnks. Pete, Lewis. Ryan Willard, Bo Barnum, Mike Burghdoft, Brad Milter. Matt Barnum and Ron Uldriks Third row: Nick Bryan. Kern Cross. Mke Opoiskl Derek Chandler. Robert Wager. Matt Klrksndal. Tom Sorenson, Mike Wilson, Nick Lewis •nd Kevin Cooney Fourth Row: assistant coach Kart Swartz. Adam Barcroft, Robert Smith, Cart Smith. Zac Trtpp, Chris Olmsted. Teague O'Mara. Pad Koutz, Ken Hammond. Ryan Schnackenberg. Joe Edger. Todd Rosenberger, coach Pad Fdmer and assistant coach Steve Hoke Fifth row: Jake Mx. Brad Bailey. Jason McCabe. Matt Birman, Derek Vefte. Matt Womak. Marc Jarvis. Rocky Wager. Ed Youngs. Michael McKeough and Jeremy Radvansky. �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 30, 1995 Dowling man pleads no contest to assault charge A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction can be entered, but the plea Is not an adminion of guilt in any other coun matter, such as a civil suit. Newman reportedly pleaded no contest to avoid civil liability. He has requested to be placed on YTA status under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. Tbe act allows young, first-time offenders to be put on probation and A 21-year-oid Dowling nun accused of mauliing another man with a beer bottle last October pleaded no contest to the charge Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court Michael J. Newman pleaded to the charge he assaulted the man with a deadly weapon, punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both, as part of a plea agreement with tbe Barry County Prosecutor's Office. eventually have their record* cleared if they complete probation successfully. The court scheduled a bearing for April 20 io decide if Newman will be granted YTA status. Newman also entered a no contest pica to a charge of attempted felonious assault, which is punishable by a maximum of two years in prison or a $1,000 fine, or both. If Newman is granted YTA status, he will be sentenced on the regular assault charge and the other charge will be dropped. If YTA status is denied, be will be sentenced on tbe attempted assault charge and lhe ocher charge will be dropped. In other recent court business: • A 46-year-old Hastings woman accused of assaulting three people and destroying property in July pleaded guilty to one of tbe charges against her. Theresa H. Evans pleaded guilty to a charge of valuing and obstructing police, whic’i ts a high-court misdemeanor, pr^ushable by up to two years in prison of a Roll-over crash injures Battle Creek woman JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A Battle Creek woman waa hurt Friday in this rol-over accident at the intersection ot M-37 and Bristol Road, report troopers at the Michigan State Pofce post in Hastings. They said three vehicles were headed north on M-37 al 11:45 am. when the lead v-jhide slowed down to turn right onto Bristol Road. The second vehicle stowed duwn as wel. but the third driver, Angela S Anderson. 25, triad to pass the other two vehicles on the right, police said. Anderson drove off the right side ot ths road onto tha shoulder, passed the two vetades. but then lost control ot her car, police said. They said she crossed the road and ran off the left side into a d»ch where her car rolled over and came to reef on Is whssie Anderson was rqcred in the crash. She wes taken to the Battle Crook Health System's Lsis site where she was treated and released. Her two passengers, Monica S. Anderson, 4, and Johnathon R. Anderson, 2, were not reported injured. Anderson was ticketed tor passing on the right, not having a driver's license, and driving too fast for conditions, pofce said. Ca//...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Help Waninl mags or items. LH. 5240 Upton Rd, Hastings, MI 49058. \h>blh‘ Holms •73 OAKBROOK mobile borne, remodeled kitchen, good yak, SS.000 513-852-1623. IN LOVING MEMORY of Dune White, who left u 21 yeas ago March 30. 1974. His low u with ui forever. His Family I-or Run RICK LAKS ONTARIO CEDAR COVE RESORT Everything goes. March 30, 31 and April 1st 301 Sunset Dr. (Bristol Lk.) Dowling. 758-3729. A’<< imH<»n IB* FIBKBGLASS BOAT trailer. motor. $4,000. maty accessories. 517452-2237 19B4 HONDA ASCOT SOOcc, low mi es, very clean, nuts great, $1,500. Call after 4pm. 944-3632, or leave message. I aim RKG. 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HOME HEALTH AIDE or live-in. To provide pan time help for male, Alzheimer patient 9*8-8393 if no answer keep calling.______________________ LAUNDRY ATTENDENT WANTED Mature, responsible adait, for afternoons in Hastings. Reply to Box 8364, CO The Reminder, 1952 N. Broadway, Hmtingx, Ml 49058._________ MAINTENANCE/ MILLWRIGHT for band sawmill High production hard­ woods sawmill seeks full-time mechanic. 3 years minimum experience required. Full benefit package plus gainsharing. Contact Dennis Blough, Buskirk Lumber Co, 319 Oak SL, Free­ port, MI 49325. 616-765-5103. $1,000 fine. Her plea was made as part of a plea agreement with tbe prosecutor s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop the other charges against her. Those charges include two counts of assault, a misdemeanot with a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail or a $500 fine, or both, and a charge of maliciously cauring less than $100 in damage to a door at the J-Ad Graphici Newt Service The search fa the killa of Sharon Watson coctinucs. The 35-year-oid Dowling woman's body was found early Wednesday morning. March 22. in Barney's Bedford Bar. located on Hutchinson Road In Calhoun County. Bedford Township Police are Investigating tbe murder with the assistance of tbe Michigan State Police and lhe Battle Creek Police Department Officers said Watson, who was a bartender working tbe night shift al the bar. called her boyfriend at about 1 a m. Wednesday to let him know sbe would be 15 minutes. He grew waited and called relatives wten she did na arrive home. Family members and co-woters went to lhe bar and found her car in the parking la and her belongings still inside the bar. They contacted police just before 6 in. because they believed sbe was missing. Her body was discovered shortly there­ after to the basement office of tbe bar. Sbe had been slabbed with a knife, police said. ported taken from tbe bar. Police are seeking information on two ve­ hicles that were seen In the area of lhe bar tbe night of the murder. One vehicle is described as a 1990 a older Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck. Police said lhe truck is silver a gray and has a sil­ ver a gray cap and rally wheels The other vehicle is also a pickup truck, light-colored, possibly cream a while. Offi- Rtiice said they waa to identify the vehi­ cles and talk with the owners because they may be able to provide Information on who waa in tbe bar that evening. Officers would also likt lo speak with anyone who bad been In o around lhe bar after II p.m. Anyone with information is asked lo call tbe Bedford police at (61 o) 965-4343 a the Michigan State Police post in Battle Creek at (616) 968-6115. Watson was a long-time resident of the Battle Creek area, having moved to Dowling yean, and not to object if Evans is given a suspended sentence or no jail time la ingxwed. Evans told tbe court during her pica that she was at tbe Old Town Tavern when sbe got into s fight during a pool game. Sbe said sbe resisted being arrested when the police werecalk-l Sentencing wss scheduled for April 27. • An April 6 hearing was scheduled for four area teenagers accused of stealing more than 3.000 pounds of aluminum in August Keenan S. Rudesill. 17. of Hastings. Richard L Preston n, 17. of Hastings, Jesse O. Koan. 1$, of Nashville, and Chad A. Rabldenj. 18. of Hastings, are charged with committing larceny over $100. punishable by up lo five years in prison or r 52.500 fine, and receiving and concealing more than $100 of stolen aluminum, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a 52.500 fine, or both. They stood mute to the charges in '■ December and not guilty pleas were entered on then behalves * An April 13 pre-trial was scheduled for a 34-year-old Fairdale. Ky„ man accused of forging a false deed In 1993 and committing welfare fraud In 1990. Dennis L. Baker is charged with uttering and publishing the quit claim deed, a charge punishable by tg> to 14 years in prison. He is also charged with collecting more than $500 through welfare fraud, and collecting more than $500 by falling to : inform lhe Department of Social Services of some of bis income. Both of the charges carry a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000. or hot h Baker also faces a charge of larceny by receiving more than $100 in properly while falsely representing hitnself as another penal. That charge is punishable by up to ; five yean in prison a a $2^00 tine. He stood mute to the charges in February and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf * A 24-year-old Bailie Creek woman charged with aiding In lhe burglary ot a Johnstown Township home was convicted in in the last two yean. She attended Peonfield High School and Batik Creek Central High School, receiving her GED from the latter in 1979. Watson worked al Barney's Bedford Bar Renee M. Edwards was found guilty by tbe jury Tuesday after a day-and-a-half of lestlmtxiy. She was accused of helping an area man a cook at the Grizxly Bar in Banfield and six She enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, sofiball and bowling. Sbe was also active in her daughter's sports and cheerleading al North western Junta High. a lesser, related charge that Edwards committed larceny in the home by stealing guns, a television and other Items will be dropped. Sentencing was scheduled fa April 20. Motorcycle mishap hurts Charlotte man MAPLE GROVE TWP. — A 35-year-old Chariate man waa injured Saturday ta a maorcy-te mishap ta a private field along Gould Road, deputies al the Barry County Sheriffa Department report. Brian C. Klalss waa riding bis dtat bike south at 4 p.m. when be jumped over a small hill md hit his right foot against the ground, troopers said. He did oa fall oft the motorcycle and no damage was done to the bike, they said. He was taken to Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital ta Charlotte, where he was treated and released. Nine-year-old hurt in brush with car JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A 9-year-old Hickory Road resident wet bun Friday afternoon when sbe trit a moving car on West Shore Drive while riding her bicycle, said troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings Jessica L. Mazur was riding her bicycle along West Shore al 4 p.m. when sbe encountered a car driven by Richard V. Bulkr. 26. cf Battle Creek, troopers said. Mazur tried to slop her bicycle, but slid on loose gravel and hit Buller's car. they said. Buller could oa avoid the accident, they said. Mazur was trien to Pipp Hospital ta Plainwell, where sbe was treated and released. Bellevue man may be charged in crash a 36-year-old Bellevue man with drunk driving In a traffic crash Monday on Leinaar Road near Litt* Road. Charles G. Klncer reportedly was Injured in the accident. He was taken to Pennock Hospital, where be was admitted He was listed in good condition Wednesday afternoon. Deputies said Klncer. who was not wearing a seal bell, was driving west on Leinaar at 12:30 a m. when he lost control of bls pickup truck and hit a tree on the north side of the roadway. Police said Klncer smelled of alcohol. He was not given a roadside sobriety lest, however, because of ids injuries Klncer also refused to take a blood test to determine his Mood alcohol level. He was released to Pennock because of his injuries. Thieves lift lumber from building site RUTLAND TWP. — Thieves stole $12,000 worth of lumber Sunday. March 19. from a building site on Wall Lake Road, said troopers at tbe Hastings stale police post Tbe theft occurred between midnight and 9:10 a.m., police said. The victim told troopers the lumber had been at the site for more than a week, but it bad been unbounded only tbe night before lhe theft. The stack of lumber stolen was reportedly 20 feet long, seven feel wide, and eight feet high. LEGAL NOTICE REPORTER FOR HASTINGS BANNER. Coverage of police, courts, political beats and features. Photo skills helpful. Please send resume and samples of writing to David T. Young, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058__________________ TWO GROUND KEEPERS salary $5.00 an hour, 40 hours a week. Application deadline 3-31-95. One operations Assis­ tant. $6.00 an hour, 40 hours a week. Application deadline 3-31-95. Fill out application form with three complete refrences at Chartion Park. 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings, Mi 49058. 616-945-3775 Olde Towne Tavern, a misdemeanor punishable by up lo 90 days tn jail or a $100 fine, or both. Tbe prosecutor also agreed to recommend that Evans be placed on probation lor three Dowling woman’s murder investigation continues MAINTENANCE PERSON FOR APARTMENT Community. Heating and plumbing knowledge required. Call 948-2838 between 8:30-2.~00.___________________ NOW HIRING, $420 PER WEEK TO START! CUSTOMER SERVICE. Local factory outlet dow has 13 immediate openings in U’s Customer Service Department, must be a high school graduate A be able to start immediately, excellent benefit package, & monthly profit sharing. For interview call 616-948-8456 between llam-5pm._________ COURT NEWS: Local man hurt in motorcycle crash HASTINGS — A 2 l-year-old Hastings man was hurt Monday ta a moorcycle mishap ta a State Street parking tot. Hastings City Police said. Scat A. Wilbur told officers be was driving through the tot at 3 p.m. and ga going too fast He said he applied lhe front brakes to stow down, but lhe bike fell on its side. He was taken to Pennock Hospital for minor injuries lo his left knee and shoulder, police BAMY TOWNUMF said. He was treated and released. Police suspect alcohol in traffic accident JOHNSTOWN TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies said they believe alcohol was inroived In at accident on Schreiner Road Saturday that injured a 17-year-old Dowling resident. Jack C. Taylor was driving south on Schreiner near Lacey Road al 11:30 p.m. when be ran of! the left side of tbe road and collided with the ditch, troopers said. Taylor failed to repot the accident as required by law, police said. They said they saw lown.Hp Blit, opprovvd o» th. omovnl ol S7.0t2.V7. him drive by the scene while II was being policed. He had no been wearing a seal belt al lhe time of tbe accident and he was Injured, but refused medical treamenL police said. They said the vehicle was impounded and Taylor was ticketed for failing to report an accident, failing to wear a seat belt, and transporting open intoxicants. <3/») � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-04-06.pdf c956eaa5c6cc0e0be53867d6c48bcd41 PDF Text Text rmiKs runic ut :.wr 121S CHUTCHST. HASTINGS. Ml 4935!1 SSI Mid-Counties loses jobs role Hastings NHS inducts members SeePage 2 Area race tracks will open soon See Page 12 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 SiS?* I 1ASTINGS ANNER THURSDAY. APRIL 6. 1995 VOLUME 141. NO. B PRICE 25* Hastings’ ‘Top 10’ announced Thi« year's Hullnp High School sudcnB ranked in the Top Ten* academically have been mnonocrri by Principal Steve Harbi•on. The len students being given recognition for their academic excellence accumulated during their four years of high school also will we* gold cords ■ commencement exer­ cises scheduiwl for June 2 Tbe honor students are: Marie DeWits, daughter of Linda and Paul DeWitt, has a 4.0 grade point average. Marie has been an active athlete during high school taking pan in basketball, volleyball, track apd soccer and was named "Academic AH State* as a Junior and a senior. A member of tbe Quix Bowl every year, she also joined the Key Club. Travel Chib. Interact. Varsity Club, and the Photography Club. Selected by the National Honor Soci­ ety as a aophomore. Marie was also earned tbe HOBY. An Exchange Club "Youth of Danielle Dipert Amanda Morgan tbe Month." Marie has won academic letters and pins and was a member of the Home­ coming Court. Marie belongs io her church youth group, and the Hastings Cable Access Committee, and has done office work for her father. A participant in the summer soccer league, she attended a national youth leadership forum on medicine, and Christian Leadership Insti­ tute She plans to attend the University of Michigan with a major io pre-med. Her ob­ jective is to be a physician in family prac­ tice. Danielle Dipert, has a 3.97 gpa. and is the daughter of Dan and Diane D-pcrt. As a sophomore, she was selected Io the National Honor Society, and nas been on the honor roP. for all four years. Active in Quir Bowl. Varsity Club, and Student Council. Danielle also played bas- See TOP 10, continutd on page 2 Angola Fruin Tony Norris Marie DeWitt Joseph James Melissa Schreiner Rachel Griffin Amanda Jennings Andrea Wdbur Hearing on Pennock plans will be April 17 by David T. Young Grand Rapids and Pennock's attorney. John Editor Cameron. Swanson said his company did a traffic study of Green. Walnut and Cass streets during tbe middle of March. His conclusion was that "This addition (tbe project) is not enough to make a significant impact in this area." Some Planning Commission members and people in the audience expressed doubts that traffic wouldn't be a problem at the day care center on a small cul-de-sac like Walnut. Swanson said people who live on Walnut "will still have a good quality of life (even with the arrival of a day care center and more traffic). It won t change significantly. Its still a reasonable street to live on. The neighborhood would remain cohesive... With these kinds of numbers (in the survey), you can still walk across the street to see your neighbors." Planning Commission Vice Chairman Harry Adrounie then commented that the in­ creased traffic would "increase the chances of being hit (while crossing the street)." A public bearing on a planned unit devel­ opment (PUD) proposal from Pennock Hos­ pital has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday. April 17, at tbe Hastings High School lecture ball. Tbe Hastings Planning Commission last Monday night set the date for the hearing after listening to more plans, opinions and information about Pennock's proposal to ex­ pand its professional office building to in­ clude a health and fitness center on its cur­ rent rite, construct a parking lot across tbe street and build a day care center on nearby Walnut Street. Tbe commission had been presented with the plans al its March meeting, but it asked for more information about the project's traffic impact on a residential neighborhood, about tbe possibility for a master plan and about constructing a vertical parking ramp rather than the lot across the street. Pennock has purchased land for the park­ ing lot and day care center on tbe south side of Green Street On hand to try to answer those questions were architect Jcel Gordon of Gordon As­ sociates of Cannonsburg. Ed Swanson of Traffic and Parking Consultant Services of Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said city workers also did a survey and in three instances found greater numbers in traffic, "but for the most pan they correlated pretty well." Some Planning Commission members and members of tbe audience expressed fears of traffic snarls and decreased safety for chil­ dren in the neighborhood that could accom­ pany a new day care center, parking lot and hospital expansion. Swanson replied. "I don’t think Hastings is through growing. There will continue to be development and increased traffic." One resident in the audience. Bob Gorham, said he lives on Walnut Street and he secs the day care center taking in as many as 75 rather than 46 clients (children), which would have a major impact on traffic on such a small cul-de-sac. Pennock now is licensed to care for a maximum of 46 children at its center on North Broadway. One woman questioned whether Walnut is wide enough to accommodate the increased two-way traffic load, claiming Walnut is a narrower because it's an older street. Some even suggested that Swanson's study was done deliberately to create the de­ sired effect favorable to Pennock's plans. Gordon then said that be didn't like "see­ ing him (Swanson) attacked in a non-public hearing. He's a professional. We hired him to do a traffic study and wc kept our hands off." On the feasibility of formulating a master plan, Adrounie maintained that "Pennock should have a plan that should be updated periodically." in rebuttal. Gordon said. ""Pennock's suc­ cess doesn’t come without forethought. They have to determine bow io best use present assets. Pennock's success is rooted in flexi­ bility. "Planning is extremely important." he added, "but it's not practical to plan out five io 10 years from now because of tbe volatile nature of tbe (medical) industry it's in." Adrounie insisted that "Hospitals should have a strategic plan so the community knows where it’s going. I support the hospi­ tal..., but I don’t like to see it go off on some other commercial ventures." Cameron, the attorney, said it is important to put the problem in the proper context. He said neither the city nor the Planning Commission wants to make decisions for the hospital and serve as a board of directors. "I don't see tbe benefit to the public or the hospital of some kind of restrictive plan­ ning.." he said. "It's not an acceptable solu­ tion and I don't think you wwit to manage the hospital." See PENNOCK, continued page 10 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 6, 1995 TOP 10, continued from page 1 News Briefs MADD plans tree planting ceremony To commemmoraie National Crime Victims Right Week April 23-29, the local chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving will have a tree planting ceremony at 10 a m. Saturday. April 22. The cerrmoGy will take place al Historic Chariton Park between Hastings and Nashville There will be no admission and the public is welcome. Jaycees plan 1st Kids’ Day The Hastings Jaycees will have their first annual Kids’ Day Saturday morn­ ing. April 8. at Fish Hatchery Park. Games will begin at 10 a.m. at last un­ til noon. All area children are welcome to take pan. but they are advised to dres accor­ ding to the weather conditions. If it rains, the games will be moved to under the pavilion. Village Players plan auditions The Middleville Village Players will have auditions Saturday and Sunday for their production this summer of "Faith Country" by Mark Landon Smith. There are parts for five adult females and three adult males. Auditions will be held from 1 to 7 p m. both days at Lincoln Meadows in Middleville. Those who audition must be members of the Village Players. Those interested may sign up and pay the $10 annual membership fee at the audition sessions. The first rehearsal is scheduled for Monday. May 1. Performances will be Thursday. Friday and Saturday. June 22-24. Master gardener to talk perennials Patricia Johns, master gardener coor dinator for the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service, will pre­ sent a public program on perennials at 7 p.m Wedneutay. April 12. at the Hastings Public Library. Johns will dicuss perennials suited for southwest Michigan and the perennials that were planted in a demonstration garden last year at the Barry Expo Center. Master gardeners created the The master gardener prognm requires 40 hours of volunteer service and local master gardeners fulfilled part of that re­ quirement by tending the garden. Other volunteer hours hours are spent tenachmg 4-H classes, jelpmg at local garden centers and educating the public about gardening. Spaghetti supper set for Saturday A (undnning spaghetti rapper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. April 8. X the Delton VFW Pou on Stoney Point Road. Delton Proceeds will go to lhe Michigan Special Olympics program. Cost is $4 for adults and $2.50 for children under 10 years of age. The fund-raiser is sponsored by Felpausch of Delton Solid waste hearings slated Two public hearings on proposals to export solid waste out of the county will be held on Wednesday. April 12. by the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee. The first will be at 1:30 p.m. -nd the other will be at 7:30 p.m. Both will be at the Hastings High School lecture hall. The Solid Waste Committee is con­ sidering two amendments to the county’s solid waste plan, both to allow exporting solid wauc out of the county. Applicants are Browning Ferris International (BFI) and Waste Management. Chamber plans ‘Spring Fling’ The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce is sponsoring a new annual "Spr­ ing Fling" event to coincide with spring cleanup and Mayor Exchange Day next month Local business owners the week of Mas 1-5 will do some sprucing up of their streets and surroundings. Volunteers will end that week Saturday. May 6. with such activities as recycling centers, composting demonstrations at the Barry Expo Center, city-wide garage sales, church rummage hake sales, the Chamber of Commerce annual auction, pop can recy cling to raise funds for the chamber, the Jaycees’ "Child Pnde” parade, eco-kid flower planting and an earth awareness demonstration. Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. April 10, in the Delton Kellogg Middle School Library. The program will be a surprise, accor­ ding to Society President Ken Kahler. The public is welcome to attend. Cof­ fee and cookies will be furnished. ketball and volleyball for each of her high school years. She joined lhe Travel Club. Spanish Club. Varsity Club and Key Club and earned an academe leiter. pin and plaque. During her free lime. Danielle coached for the YMCA, helped staff the YMCA family fun nights, volunteered for lhe Corporate Olympics and worked as a receptionist al Pro-Line. She was also Homecoming Queen. She plans to attend tbe University of Michigan, but has not yet dete nuned her ca­ reer course. Angela Fruln, daughter of Paul and Sue Fruin. has a 3.78 gpa. A member of the golf team for four years. Angela has been "Stu­ dent of lhe Month." a member of SADD. a student aide, and a na-mber of Business Pro­ fessionals of America. She has an academic pin and letter. She took pan in lhe high New Middleville councilman chosen ■ an elemcnurv leacberi aide. Out of school actlvjUea Include Student Action Leadership Team, church choir and musicals, nursery volunteer and puppet team member She has worked M the Cbne Zone. Rexfab. Inc and Barry County Lumber Rachel will attend Cedarville College to pursue a career in elementary education. J ewe ph James is the son of Howard and Joyce James. He has a 3.79 gpa. Active in Quiz Bowl, the jazz band, solo and ensemble Jim Rutherford has been appointed trustee on the Middleville Village Council. Rutherford replaces Ed Schellinger. who recently was appointed village treasurer. ‘Scouting for Food’ drive is Saturday Boy Scout Troops 108 and 50 and Cub Scoot Pack 3050 of Delton will have a "Scouting for Food" drive foe needy families in the Delton area. Area residents are asked to fill a grocery sack or box with non-penshable food items. Good examples are canned fruits and vegetables and canned or box­ ed dinners. Scouts ask that glass con­ tainers not be included The items may be left on the doorstep Saturday for pickup, which will take placew between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Or they may be left at the Felpausch drop box. AU food will be distributed to needy families in the Delton area. For more information, call 623-5483. 623-5239 or 671-4442. May 9 deadline for city filing The deadline to file for candidacy for Hastings City offices is 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 9. The terms of council members Frank Campbell (Firsi Ward). Harolu Hawkins (Second Ward). Miriam White (Third Ward) and Maureen Ketchum (Fourth Ward) are expiring, as are terms for Mayor Mary Lou Gray and Russell Do­ ty, a member of the Board of Review. Campbell already has filed for lhe mayor's post, which is being vacated by Gray. Doty also is not seeking another term If there are no more than two can­ didates for any office, the general elec­ tion will be held in the first week of November. If more than two file for one seat, a primary will take place in August K of C planning Tootise Roll drive The Father John V. Dillon Council of the Hastings area Knights of Columbus, will have their annual Tootsie Roll drives in Nashville. Delton and Hastings Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Local K of C members will stand in front of area businesses with familiar yellow vests and Tootsie Rolls. Proceeds will go to helping retarded children. The group, which has been conducting the drive since the 1950s, last year col­ lected more than $3,000 and gave it to the Barry Intermediate School District for its work in special education in the Hastings and Delton school districts. AD of the money collected goes to area agencies that serve people nwith mental The Knights will be in front of Felpausch. Plumb's K mart, at banks in Hastings and at businesses in Delton and Nashville. Lake O firm plans to expand Sunny Fresh Foods of Lake Odessa has announced plans to begin a $1.7 million plant expansion project this month. The project will include adding cooler storage space, tripling the amount of laboratory space, enlarging the employer amenity area and making more office space available. The project is scheduled to be com­ pleted by Aug. 1. It is expected to create between 10 and 15 new jobs in this area. Sunny Fresh, which now has 50 employees, produces a refrigerated pasteurized liquid egg product for McDonald's and makes a turkey-ham and cheese biscuit for schools. Candidates sought for DSS Board The Michigan Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking candidates to serve as the state appointee on the Barry County Department of Social Services for a term running through October 1997 The three-member board represents the community in an advisory capacity to the county DSS Two members are ap­ pointed by the County Board of Com­ missioners and the state appointee is selected by state DSS Director Gerald Miller. Interested candidates (including in­ cumbents). or anyone needing further in­ formation about the position, should contact the director of the Barry County Department of Social Services at (616) 948-3200 Deadline for applications is April 19. school musical twice, and was in lhe Na­ tional Honor Society. She has been employed at Rcxfab, and ac­ tive in the Cedar Creek Youth Group. Angie will attend Aquinas College and major in finance, with the goal of earning a bachelor’s degree. Rachel Griffin is the daughter of Robert and Aleta Griffin, and has earned i 4.0 gpa in her high school career. Rachel has been a member of the Junior Exchange Club, Excel Club and has a varsity letter and pin in academics. She took part in high school musicals, and lists high honors in each of her high school years. A member of tke NakaaJ Honor.Society, Ute <ta> worked Karen Despres is Citizen of the Year Karen Despres, director of the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, Friday night became only the second women to receive the Hastings Elks Lodge's Citizen of the Year award. Presenting her with the award Is Doug Marsh, Elks Exalted Ruler. She earned the honor because of all of her work as a leader and activist with the Red Cross. The other woman to win the award was Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray. Mid-Counties no longer will handle jobs program by Jeus Gallup Staff Writer A federal and state program that provides funding for job training programs in southwest Michigan will continue, but with a different agency handling the planning and contracting. Mid-Counties Employment and Training Consortium will no longer administer federal funding that comes through the stale for Jobs Training Partnership Act (JTPA), a program for youths and adults in three counties. Tbe CEO Council (three members from the Calhoun County Board, two each from Barry and Branch boards) voted to take tbe administration of tbe program away from Mid-Counties and contract with tbe Calhoun Intermediate School District for the service. Mid-Counties, which has directed the program since its inception in 1983, also was responsible for job training, administration and service delivery. Since it has been removed as the controlling agency by the CEO Council. Mid-Counties will be responsible only for handling the programs it is currently running, which will end on June 30. Also, the Private Industry Council. (PIC) a board of business, industry and education leaders that is charged with providing oversight of the jot training program, overwhelmingly vo cd to switch the administration of thf program when the CEO voted io remove Mid-Counties. Planning and contracting to provide training will be taken over by CISD starting July 1. With lhe new controlling agency selected, tbe CEO Council now is working on a joint operating agreement between the counties and tbe CISD A meeting by CEO officials from Barry and Branch and the Legislative Committee of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners was held Monday, when the county offficials listened to committee proposals. Barry County Commissioner Emmet Herrington is on the CEO Council, as is Commissioner Bob Wenger. Herrington stressed that options were still being examined, but he said it was likely that the PIC would make many of the decisions, with the CEO having approval of nominees for the PIC. as well as the administrators selected by PIC Also, they expect approval power over grant recipients, be said. In any case, action is expected soon, since tbe alternative is the state taking over operation of the programs. Herrington said Pushing the decision made March 30 was a directive from the Michigan Jobs Commission requiring an uninterrupted summer job program and the naming of a controlling agency by April 1. Since the program replaced the CETA program in 1983 . the boards of Calhoun. Branch and Barry counties have designated Mid-Counties to receive funds in each county for disbursement to contractors who provide various training programs. Calhoun had control of more than 60 percent of tbe allocated funds, and Barry and Branch counties each had control of 20 percent The agreement with Mid-Counties was tn effect over when the members of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners voted to pull out of the arrangement in February With Calhoun County in control of tbe majority of funding, its leaving in effect threw the program into limbo, with Branch and Barry unable to continue the program by themselves. While tbe CISD was selected to administer the program, the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan and Mid-Counties also asked to be considered as lhe controlling agency of lhe programs. Tbe main criteria in selecting a controlling agency included whether they could assume legal liability for tbe program and efficiency of operation. Also, supporters of lhe change said 'hey want to streamline the operation Critics of Mid-Counties had complained that lhe organization is inefficient, top-heavy in administration, and in at least one instance, a case of "disallowed" costs made by that agency, will result in the three counties being liable for paying $73,000 in "disallowed" costs using the 40-20-20 formula. Tbe executive director of Mid-Counties. Delores Diggs, maintains that the agency is efficient and lhe removal attempt is racially motivated. She is an African American. However. Diggs ability to continue as director until June is in question since she was arrested last week and now faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and felony firearm charges (see related story in this issue). Roger LaBonte, superintendent of the CISD, said his intermediate has a good working relationship with Barry and Branch intermediate school districts and is a regional educational agency. The intermediate would assume liability, he said, and has $75,000 in liability insurance that could easily boost to $1 million. LaBonte pointed ou< that tbe CISD had a budget of more than $28 million for this year. The importance of the program to Barry County is underscored by the figures. In tbe period from 1983 to 1995, Mid-Counties disbursed $7,561,013 in training 3,662 people with 12.287 securing jobs, according io agency figures. Over the same period, contracts to provide training were awarded to the Barry Intermediate School District. ($1,963,121) Career Development. Inc., ($1,403,194) the Michigan Employment Securities Commission. ($158,409) the State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation ($173,577) and the Hastings Area School System ($117,152). Tbe Jobs Training Partnership Act (JTPA) program in Barry County, which includes a job development program for disadvantaged or special needs young people, serves between 100 and 150 youths a year The JTPA also has job development programs for adults, youth programming in and out of school, summer youth programs and prog- uns for dislocated workers, along with other training. The federal grants that pay for the training in all three counties have oversight by the Michigan Jobs Commission Mid Counties Consortium Board of Directors, the Barry Intermediate School District, the Private Industry Council (members of business, education and labor communities). the CEO Council, plus Barry Intermediate and Jobs Training Partnership Act auditors. at lhe district and state level. Joseph had per­ fect attendance for three years of high school. A soccer player for all four years, he was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Ath­ letes for three years. He attended Youth’ Leadership Conferences, was a member of tbe Spanish Club, and the National Honor Society. He was also named scholar-athlete. Joseph worked as a summer playground staff member, and soccer referee for the YMCA for two years. A member of tbe Youth Fellowship at the Rrst Presbyterian Church, he was a Senior Patrol leader in the Boy Scouts. He plans to attend Michigan State Univer­ sity io study landscape architecture. Amanda Jennings has a 3.95 gpa. The daughter of Archie and Mattie Jennings, she has been involved in the Business Profes­ sionals of America, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Spanish Club. Key. Club, Travel Club, Positive Peers, and Youth Leadership Forum. On the varsity softball team for four yean. Amanda also played basketball. She took part in the business Olympics as well as tbe Science Olympiad and the Wizards of Wall Street. A member of the National Honor Society, Amanda is listed in "Who’s Who Among American High School Students." She is a member of Peace United* Methodist Church, and has been a YMCA* volunteer and staff member. Amanda will study at Wayne State Uni> versify with a biology/pre-med emphasis? Her goal is to eventually attend medicaL school and become a physician. Amanda Morgan, daughter of Wendy: and Gerald Morgan, has a 3.86 gpa. Some ct Amanda's interests during her high school: career were the Travel Club. SADD. the Skt Club, the Varsity Club, Excel Club. Inters act. Key Club, and lhe Spirit Club. Active in track for two years, Amanda mar in Positive Peers, and listed in "Who's Who* Among American High School Students.*^ She has an academic letter and pin. A Na-S tional Honor Society member, she was Stu­ dent Fonim coordinator. In her free time, she worked at Pizza Hut. Helmut's Cafe House and Boomtown. She. also volunteered to help tbe disadvantaged, and homeless in Battie Creek. Amanda plans io attend Central Michigan University to study sports medicine. She would like to work at a sports medicine: clinic or wort for a professional team. ' Tc«y Norris, son of Larry and Debbie; Norris, has a 3.78 gpa. A member of the* jazz band for four years. Tony also was in-; tensely involved in solo and ensemble and symphonic band. A member of the Travel Club, be war listed in the Who’s Who Among American High School Students He also belonged to the Business Professionals of America and. has an academic letter. Tony will attend Hope College and major in computer science. Melissa Schreiner, the daughter of Larry and Jan Schreiner, has earned a 3.75 gpa during her high school years. She be-, longed to the Travel Club. Positive Peers, the Spanish Club. Key Club, Varsity Club. Student Council, and was on the Homecom­ ing Court. Melissa played basketball all four years, along with volleyball and softball. She served as tbe Fellowship of Christian Alb- leies vice president and president, and was also a member of tbe National Honor Soci­ ety. She has an academic pin and letter, and has been on the honor roll for all four years of her high school career. In her free time, she is active in tbe Grace Lutheran Church youth group. Melissa will attend Central Michigan University and study child psychology orchildhood education. Her goal is to become a' child psychologist or special education leader. • Audrea Wilbur is the daughter ofRalph and Kathy Wilbur, and has earned a 3.97 gpa. A four-year member of lhe Key • Club, Andrea has been active in tbe Spanish Club. Student Forum, lhe prom committee and varsity track. She was in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, has academic letters ’ and has been on tbe honor roll for all four ' years of high school. Andrea was a member' of the National Honor Society. In her free time, she has sung in the Peace Reformed Church youth choir "Love Light," * and has taken church mission trips for lhe. past five years for the First Presbyterian Church. She also has worked at SAS Farm Market. Her future plans include attending the University of Michigan to study environ­ mental policy and behavior. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 6, 1995 — Page 3 Hastings High School’s National Honor Society has initiation J-Ad Graphics News Service "Our future it in good hands," said Probate Judge Richard Shaw at last week's ceremony to welcome new members into the William T. Wallace Chapter of the National Honor Society. Shaw, who said he was pleased that all three of his children were in the National Honor Society, adlrcssed the members of lhe society, the initiates, along with family and friends. He said members of the society were, 'good students active in school and showing leadership abilities. "You are leaders at school and will be leaders (after scbcxM) when times are going to be very interesting." he said. He predicted that the future leaders of A*nerica will be challenged, "perhaps greater than any generation before." Be concerned about negativism in politics, he advised, and know how to be positive. "Don't let others dissuade you." he said. "Each of you have a God given thing.' Find and follow it. "Have goals The tragedy does not he m ot reaching goals", he stressed. "It's to not ave any goals." "Good leaders set goals for themselves and others," he added. Ixaders will have to be flexible, because changes happen so fast now. and goals also might have to be changed, he remarked. Shaw asked the students to remain enthusiastic. "Be fighters and have fortitude and staying power." he said. "Keep the right, positive attitude. That may be more important than facts. Altitude will make or break a home, church or family. Shaw said. "Play on lhe one string we have, and that's attitude. Have faith in yourselves, and don't give up. "Don't put it off. Tomorrow doesn't come. Grab the ball and run with it." be told lhe students. "You must love your fellow humin beings, regardless of race or religion... you must also act on that love." he said. Tbe ceremony included an invocation by Rachel Griffin, two musical selections, "Seize the Day" and "The Old Irish Ble-sing" by "Reflections." and the candle lighting ceremony. After the introduction of lhe initiates, a pledge was given by Angela Fruin. and new members were welcomed by Amanda Jennings. The parents of seniors were honored, with lhe ceremony closing with lhe benediction. The complete membership of the William T. Wallace Chapter of the National Honor Society at Hastings High School pose for a photo at the end of the induction ceremony. The new members ot the National Honor Society gather at the end of the ceremony inducting them into the William T. Wallace Chapter of the Society "Reflections* directed by Patti LaJoye, sings "Seize the Day* at the induction ceremony of the National Honor Society. Airport, Skydive resolve differences Jim Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners and City Manager Howard Penrod have reported that lhe longrunning dispute between the Airport Commis­ sion and Rick Smith of Skydive Inc. has been settled. V Attorney James H. Fisher said the settle­ ment allows Skydive to resume parachute jumping at the airport, while providing the Airport Commission with the best possible protection against lawsuits. Under the settlement. Skydive is required to maintain SI million in premises liability in­ surance and $50,000 in liability insurance foi each jumper It also must obtain written waivers of liability from each jumper. The injunction, which has prevented skydiving at the airport for nearly two years, has been disssolved, and Skydive has agreed to withdraw a complaint filed with the FAA. charging the Airport Commission with discriminatory practices. Fisher reported that both sides were happy to have this dispute resolved. Attorney Michael Dantuma. who supported the skydivers' position, also said he was pleased with the settlement Dantuma said he believes the matter was not a priority for several months. "Basically, it was the same as what was on the table in April of 1993." he said “When the new board (Barry County Board of Com­ missioners) came in. they provided the leader­ ship that led to thye solution. “I want to give credit where credit is due." the attorney added “They contacted us. Jim Bailey and Jim Fisher took a look and wanted to see what was fair for everyone And (Hastings City Manageri Howard Penrod. too. "They did an excellent job of resolving this matter.” Dr. Ham pleads quilty to sex harassment Judge Richard Shaw speaks at the induction ceremony of the National Honor Society at Hastings High School Geiger named vice chair of new GOP task force Suu Rep. Terry Geiger of Lake Odessa has been appointed vice chairman of the new House Republican Alternative to Incarcera­ tion Legislative Task Force. The primary goal of the task force. Geiger said, is creating alternative sentences to prison while maintaining public safety House Speaker Paul Hillegonds (RHoiland) and Rep Beverly Hammers! rom. chairwoman of the House Republican Policy Committee, announced the unveiling of six aew task forces Tuesday The policy commit tec. started in 1987. has produced 24 task force reports on a variety of business, health and environmental concerns. "Tie task forces truly reflect our members' long-term interest in addressing problems and offering aolutMNU for tbe future." Hillegonds “•d h the last eight years. House Rezxibl:<1B forces have pas ed the way for important reforms and innovative approaches to governing I have great confidence that Rep. Geiger will provide the leadership necessary to examine this important issue." Geiger said that the task force's mission is to develop recommendations on lhe most effi­ cient and effective way to handle the large number of adult felons in Michigan "We will be gathering testimony from around the state on alternatives to incarcera­ tion. " Geiger said. “Our prisons are at their breaking punt and it appears that the problem will only worsen m the future. The time has come to look at other ways to handle con­ victed felons without jeopardizing public safety." The task force will conduct state-wide public hearings. Testimony will provide the basis for the group's recommendations on alternatives to prison Become well informed...read The BANNER...Every Week! Dr. Joseph Ham. former executive director of the Area Agency on Aging Region HI. has pleaded guilty to charges of sexual harassment involving three former employees. Ham singed a statemert during stateconducted hearings in Kalamazoo of the allegations by former employees. Continuing to maintain his innocence, he sa l his move was the result of wanting to pu the matter behind him. Dr. Ham had been under fre for several years at Region III, which served senior citizens in Barry. Calhoun. Kalamazoo. Branch and St. Joseph counties. He was cleared of sexual harassment charges in an AAA investigation several years ago. but new charges surfaced this year Ham was placed on a paid leave of absence about a y ear ago. but came back to work full time when his temporary replacement resigned. Region Ill of the AAA in February was dcdesignatcd by the Slate Office of Services to the Aging. The state has taken over operations and services to senior citizens, such as home­ bound meals and community-based senior nutrition centers, have continued without interruption. The Barry County Board of Commissioners three years ago passed a resolution of "no confidence" in Ham and subsequently refused to pay its dues to be on the Region III AAA Board. It was joined by St. Joseph and Branch counties, all of which were booted off the board. Kalamazoo County followed most recently in pulling out of the regional agency . Tbe Barry County Board of Commissioners also tried to affiliate with different AAA regions, but was rebuffed. Write us a... LETTER! The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest Send tetters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastrings, Ml 49058 Dual winners for photo contest Terry Olson and Roger Thoreson were named co-winners in the February photo contest of the f/16 B.C. Photography Club. Using the theme ‘buildings' Thoreson captured the frozen lighthouse in Grand Haven, and Olson was a co-winner with a photo of a unique building he found in Battle Creek. Club meetings are held the last Tuesday of the month at the Elks Lodge on Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings The club encourages new members to visit Each month a presentation is given on different aspects of photography, with a talk on 'portraiture using flash' last month. This month, the subject will be 'composition and choice of lenses' For more information, call 795-7070 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 6, 1995 Rep. Geiger hails reform of ‘polluters pay’ law We should get to know the Bible To The EditorOver the past few weeks the letters in your column io the editor" have dealt with values that people have about life and how they've come to feel the way they do about an issue. These values usually are hard fought, and suffering and death have even played a pan. Think about this for a moment: The most neglected book in our land can be found in aiThHt every home, at least one copy and sometimes several That book is the Bible. Over the years, translators and reformers have laid down their lives and suffered to place the scriptures in our language and denominational likes, so we may know them. Even though it’s so readily available it is the m<»M neglected least often followed. Chris­ tians are guilty In fact, children today know more about the TV schedule, profanity, violence, and where to go to eat than they do about the "golden rule", how to be kind to each other or use manners. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has done a good job in schools; in fact few of our churches have the “10 com­ mandments on their walls, (which are not "the 10 wMesiions"). For your memory here they are: 1. You shall have no other gods before me. 2. You shall not make unto yourself any graven images. 3. You shall not take the name of the Lord God in vain for the Lord will not bold him guiltless. 4. Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy. 3. Honor thy father ind mother 6. You shall not kill (commit abortion) 7. You shall not commit adultery (sleep together only in marriage). 8. You shall not steal (anything) 9. You shall not bear false witness (lie about) your neighbor. 10. You shall not covet (want, desire) anything that is your neighbor's. Obedience to these rules causes life to be less painful. Reading the Bible can even cause us to be good, and treat others the way we'd like to be treated. It can cause us to pray, and we need to. We need God to answer. Prayer Task Force Com. " National Day of Prayer *' We should be aware of alcohol's clangers Dear editor and Barry County community, Barry County Substance Abuse Services promotes April as Alcohol Awareness Month. We atoo hope Barry County residents will take the time to become more aware of alcohol, its effects and its dangers. Alcohol, while considered socially accep­ table. it an addictive drug, and is the leading cause of substance abuse problems in our na­ tion and our community Alcohol, when abus­ ed, is responsible for traffic fatalities and other deaths, fetal alcohol sny drome, legal and work problems, and poor family and social relationships. Alcohol plays a nuyor role in over half of all reported incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other violent crimes. Additionally, many young people obtain and consume alcohol illegally and often "binge " drink to the point of alcohol poison­ ing, which can be fatal. Not everyone who drinks alcohol has a pro­ blem but it is ixnpnr*^ for us to realize potential for problems do exist when alcohol is consumed. We at Barry County Substance Abuse Services encourage members of the Barry County community to consider the in­ fluence of alcohol in their lives, and the im­ pact it has on their friends, families and children. Alcohol Awareness Month is the perfect time for a family talk about alcohol and its dangers. It is also a good time to check out available and valuable resources, such as area support groups, susbstance abuse services, parents’ organizations and community prevention efforts. Most important, we encourage people to consider their own use of alcohol, and seek education, support, or help if needed Alcohol awareness will lead to a bcafthier. safer community. Barry County Substance Abuse Services Hastings Redesigning the environmental laws that govern property cleanup would spark redevelopment and hold polluters liable for costs, said 87th District State Rep. Geiger after the House last week overwhelmingly ap­ proved a three-bill reform package The Lake Odessa Republican said House Bills 4596-4598 would revamp Public Act 307, better known as the “polluters pay" law. The package streamlines the cleanup process, encourages recycling of urban sites and effec­ tively protects public health. Geiger added mat current cleanup standards have not been able to promote reinvestment because stan­ dards have been loo arbitrary and expensive "The impetus for this package is based on the fact that existing law. which has good in­ tentions, is not working." said Geiger. "PA 307 became its own worst enemy Instead of fostering reuse, it caused owners to build on clean sites Many companies identified as the polluter also have been getting off the hook. Millions of dollars are spent on litigation to determine who can afford cleanup costs Meanwhile, nobody is being held accountable and sites are not being cleaned. "PA 307 says you are guilty until proven innocent. That's unfair and against the prin­ ciples on which this country was built. Ensur­ ing due process of the law is critical to any liability decision." Geiger explained that a land-use based stan­ dard will be implemented to determine the level of cleanup required, compared with cur­ rent law, which requires all sites to be cleaned at levels beyond what is necessary "What undermines the viability of PA3O7 is that not all property has the same degree of pollution, especially for its intended use." he said. "The new standards provide four levels of cleanup. They are industrial, recreational, agricuhual and residential By identifying use. costs can be controlled to ensure the property is cleaned, and public safety upheld. Most im­ portant, it prevents idle land that has modest pollution from being written off because of exorbitant costs." He said the package also would: • Allow greater flexibility in dealing with groundwater contamination by eliminating the current requirement that aquifers be CORRECTION: The name of Jeffrey Youngsma in­ advertently was omitted from a Banner storv last week about attorneys who are partners in the legal firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Fisher In response to William Avery’s letter in last week s banner. I have to agree with him on the subject of the historical district. In order for the average homeowner to im­ prove his home or property, he already has to go through various hoops of bureaucracy - the loan arrangement, finding the builder to do the job and the purchase of the various per­ mits that are required of him All to renovate his personal property. By making that homeowner part of the socalled "Historical District" that homeowner is now required to go through another hoop of bureaucracy to improve his property For instance, will the district approve the plan for a new deck? Will the district approve the color I plan to ssde or paint my house? Or will they say that my renovanons are not up to the historical district's standards and my renovations will not be approved al all? Citizens of the Fourth Ward need to carefully evaluate their position on this issue, as the forming of this district could possibly hamper their rights to do as they wish on their own property. This issue cannot and should not be decided by the City Council, based on the findings of the people that want this district. It should be decided by the voters of the Fourth Ward, whose lives it will have a direct effect on. Michael Mills Hastings Preserve Quiet, Peaceful Street 7b The Editor' Please leave the end of West Walnut a residential area. I bought my house nine yean ago because being on the end of s dead end street, it was a nice, quiet location for raising a family. There is not a lot of traffic and 1 have very nice neighbors around me. Now Pennock Hospital is trying to commer­ cialize this area and take away the peacefulness of this neighborhood by putting in a day care center o the end of the street. What is this going to do to the vxhsc of my property, or mv neighbors* property? HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubtohedby Hastings Banner, A DM«on of JAd Graphes Me 1952 N fraaft—y Haatoga. Mi 4905S-06C2 (•!•) M5-M64 Inc. • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Eddor) Eiame Gtoert - As^uanr Ed*r) Nk* Hohman Barbara Gal Jerm Gallup Teresa Rrth Snaron Miller T1 Stenjefcanon Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctawhad ads accepted Monday through FrUay ! im » iJO pm.. Saturday 9J0 a.m . Noon Scot! Ommen Dense Howes Jerry Johnson Ptrytte Bowers Subscription Rates: $15 per year in Barry County $17 per year n adjomng counties $20.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O Box B Mxsanga. Mi 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid al Hastings Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) "Michigan is losing farm land and other greenspace’ to development at an alarming rate This problem is no more apparent anywhere than it is here in Barry and Ionia counties," Geiger said. "Allowing the spread of cities to go unchecked has more farreaching consequences on the environment than devising a rational strategy to redevelop old sites. "Today's changes encompass lhe issues of safety, environment! protection, equity, and quality of life. The problem of abandoned, contaminated property, which fosters the blight of our towns and cities, will never go away unless we come together as community leaders and concerned citizens. "This package gives us the latitude to help revive the decaying sections of our com­ munities. It’s smart public policy." Communication from...CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH My term limit... As the sponsor of term limits legislation in the Michigan legislature. 1 continue to be a strong supporter of term limits for both state and federal officials. Last week. 1 renewed my pledge - taken in my first congressional campaign - to serve no more than six terms in the House of Representatives or three terms if the Michigan term limits law is implemented. To reaffirm my commitment to term limits. 1 submitted a letter of resignation to the clerk of the House of Representatives last week that will end my career after six terms This letter of resignation is binding on me whether or not Congress passes term limits next week and represents an irrevocable commitment. Term limits are necessary because politi­ cians tend to make a career out of legislating. Washington has lost the confidence of the people and our government won't work without it. We've seen one politic Lin after another violate promises once in office. We've seen Congress and the President run up an enormous $4.9 trillion debt that our children and grandchildren will have to repay. We’ve seen taxes rise and jobs disappear. Washington is now reaping the fruits of its broken promises and fiscal irresponsibility. Poll after poll tells us that Americans are los­ ing faith in government, and we see political extremists on all sides catering to tbe paranoia that now exists in our country. Last year, we pul term limits in the Contract with America to help restore trust in our government. Too often, entrenched career politicians become tools of the special inic rests. and lose sight of their rnmrinrnfr’ in­ terests. The career politicians that want to keep their well-paying jobs in Congress are too often willing to make concessions to the special interest lobbyists that control vocal blocs of voters or have a lot of money to con­ tribute. This self-serving behavior corrodes the democratic process and feeds the cynicism .nd distrust of the electorate. Strong term limits, returning government to the citizens, will begin to turn this process around. They will also serve the public by securing a con­ tinual infusion of new talent and motivated people into Congress. Because I refuse to accept money from special interest PAC lobbyists and have im­ posed term limits on myself. I'm free to represent my constituents without interference or pressure from outside groups. This is how democracy should work. But voters should remember that term limits can’t replace the duty to examine an officeholder's record at election time. I will continue to push to reduce the power of the special interests. And regardless of the outcome of the term limits vote in Congress. I’ll step down after no more than 12 years. Know Your Legislators: Historic Districts add more ‘Hoops’ 7b The Editor: remediated in all cases • Require a baseline assessment of en­ vironmental conditions to calculate liability with respect to future use of the site. • Modify requirements for soil cleanup, eliminating unrealistic assumptions about the need to protect groundwater in areas where it's not vulnerable. • Permit institutional controls, such as local ord.nances, to manage contaminated sites • Bring the slate cleanup standard for car­ cinogens in line with federal guidelines, changing it from one in a million to one in 100,000 This maintains a high level of pro­ tection while creating significant savings. The 87th District lawmaker sak1 legislative approval of this package is critical.; slowing urban sprawl, which has become an epidemic during the last decade. Some people who are in favor of this pro­ bably don't care how we feel because it isn’t going in next to their houses. Put your self in my shoes and then see how you would feel. Why doesn't Pennock Hospital buy some property that is already zoned commercial and leave ours residential, like it should be. Don’t get me wrong. 1 am not against the hospital's expansion I just want the area I chose to live in because it was zoned residential to remain resident ad and not commercial. Dan Coykendall Hastings Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The follow­ ing guidelines have been estab­ lished to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should good taste. be written in •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must Include their signa­ ture, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Lotton to the Editor Hastings & nner P.O. Bo> B Hastings, Ml 49058 U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 . Carl Larin, Democrat, Russel Senate Offide Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phene (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United Stales House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linde Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phono 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carton, Woodtand, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapkis, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Ba"imora TownsNp), the United Slates House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan Stele Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th Distric* (al of Barty County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Bex 30014, Lansing. Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. ' • ) < s I ; ; * " �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 6, 1996 — Page 5 Lake j LabanJohn EBu I DELTON - Laban John Ellia, 68. of Delton pained away on Thunday. March 30. 1995 al Brooaon Methodist Hoipital - Kalamazoo. He was born on January 23,1927, Ute too of Millon Ward Hila & Zaidee May (Decker). He attended Battle Creek Central and entered the U S Navy Sea-Bee'a - serving in World War n aboard the U.S.S. New Jersey with the First Marine Division on Okinawa. Mr. Ellis wu employed for 36 years with Clark Equipment Company of Bank Creek, retiring in 1982. He was married to Frances Wheatley on November 7, 1951. Mr. Ellis was a member of tbe Hickory Lodge 1345 F 4 A M He wu also a 32nd Degree Mason He wu an avid bowler and loved piloting airplanes. He wu preceded in death by his parents and h£- first wife, Betty Jane Mullinix Ellis Survivors are his wife, Frances: three daughters. Judy Ann Smith of Fine Lake, Shir­ ley Jean Tilton of Holt, Maty Sue Ellis at home; one son, Robert John Ellis of Hickory Comers; three grandsons; one granddaughter; one great grandson. Funeral Services were held on Sunday, at the Williams Funeral Horne with Pastor Jeff Worden & Hickory Lodge 8345 F.&A.M. officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory Lodge #345 F.AA.M. Envelopes available at Williams Funeral Home. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. HanldL Wetton ALTO - Harold E. Welton. 83. of Alto, passed away on Tuesday, March 28,1995 at St Mary's Hospital He «u boro on Much 8,1912 al Eul Cale­ donia. the eon of Frank C and Ada A. (Warner) Wdu». He was raued in Caledonia Township and auended Barber School and Caledonia High School. He wu married to Marie M Bloomfield oo February 22.1934 at Grand Rapids They lived 61 yean in Caledonia Township. Mr. Welton wu employed at Caledonia Community Schools u a bus driver for 26 yean, He wu a farmer his entire life. He wu a member of National Riflemens Association He wu a family man enjoying all hu children, grandchildren and great grand­ children. He wu an avid hunter, fisherman and he loved the outdoors We all have Special memories of him and be wu loved by everyone. Preceding him in death were a son, Kenneth Welton. Surviving are Ha wife, Marie M Welton of 61 years; hrs children, Shirley (Robert) Smith of Middleville. Barbara (Richard) Rose of Caledonia. Butch (Donna) Welton of Caledo­ nia. Sheila (Paul) Dykstra of Freeport; ten gnoocniaaren, six great gnnei.ruic.rcn, inree listen. Aura Johnson of Allo. Gladys Kookle f Grand Rapids, Patricia Shear of Grand lavra; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Friday at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Pastor Mark Beers and Pastor Richard Rub officiating. Intertne'd wu at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. Memorial contribution! may be made -o the Caledonia Fire Department. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral _________Mary L. Scudder________ | EvelynJ. Ketchum HASTINGS - Mary L. Scudder, 90, of Hast­ ings passed away on Friday, March 31,1995 at Pennock Hospital. She was born on August 6. 1904 in Holland, the daughter of George W. and Adah (Tuttle) Streeter. Mrs. Scudder wu raised in the Holland and Sturgis areas and attended schools there. She moved to Hastings in 1932. She wu married to William Lyle Scudder on May 20, 1934. Mrs. Scudder wu a homemaker. She wu a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Emmanuel Guild, Hastings Womans Club, long-time volunteer for the American Red Cross and Pennock Hospital. Mrs Scudder is survived bv her husband, William Lyle; sister, Maxine Watson of Hast­ ings; nieces and nephews Memorial Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, April 8th at 11:00 a.m. at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with the Reverend Charles P. McCabe III officiating. A luncheon and an opportunity to meet with the family will be held immediately following services at lhe Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W Center Street, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church cr charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. WORTHINGTON. OHIO - Evelyn J. Ketchum, 88, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 24, 1995 at Willow­ brook Christian Home. She was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota Mrs. Ketchum wu preceded in death by her husband. Jay C. Ketchum of East Lansing and her step-son, John R Ketchum of Hastings. Survivors include her step-daughter-in-law, Maureen Ketchum: step-sons, Michael J. (Simmey) Ketchum and James P. (Rose) Ketchum; other relatives and friends. Private family services were held at River­ side Cemetery on March 27th, with Reverend Kent KeUer officiating. The Meijcr name also appeared in another open April 20. h is the Lena Meijer Comer- KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING ShribaJ. Hester HASTINGS - Shelba J. Hester, 57, of Hastings passed away on Friday, March 31. 1995 at her residence. She wu born on March 18, 1938 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of William Bryan and Flor­ ence Olive (Wonsey) Gallup. She attended Hastings High School. Mrs. Hester worked for about 25 years as a waitress in several area restaurants. She wu married to Dale F. Hester on Mach 3. 1956. She was preceded in death by one brother, Philip Arthur Gallup in 1994 and her parents. Survivors are her husband. Dale of Hastings; daughters, Mrs. Michael (Sue) Waters of Hast­ ings and Mrs. Charles (Brenda) Hoffman of Nashville; son, Bryan F. Hester of Nashville; seven grandchildren, sister, Wanda Jones of H—Hngr several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Monday at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Edna Miller officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the family. for more than a million Americans affected by neuromuscular diseases, the future looks brighter than ever. many miles closer. College publicity this week lists Karen Cunfall semester at CMU Renae. daughter of Lakewood administrator Jerry Southgate, is listed at Grand Valley State University as a Benjamin, second son of Dan and Caroline Earhart of Morrison Lake was baptized Sun­ day morning at Central UMC. Several family members were present. Students on spring break had a beautiful day to enjoy on Monday with balmy temperature night and continued colder for days. Crocus, primroses are in blossom and the daffodils are still trying to bloom. Roger and Bernice Hamp have returned from Florida Roger will soon be having eye surgery. Ed and Bonnie Leak returned from Arizona. They were in the appreciative group at Fellowship Hall who had a shared meal and then were entertained by the Lakewood Jazz Band. The youngsters were delighted to hear some of the music from the movie “The Lion The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread Our free Consumer information Catalog lists more than 200 free and low-cost government booklets on subtects such as staying healthy, eating right, finding a job. getting federal To get your free copy, send your name and address to CteMawf IsrforwantiM Ccntor 1-600-572-1717 A public service of this publication and the U S General Services Administration NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Experienced Bartender — part-tirne/full time position. Experienced Line Cook — full time position, chef assistant, experienced & references. Salary $20,000 range. Apply at...COUNTY SEAT Hastings or call 948-4042 M<^veASJu v^Lthe pl»nn,n9 Commission will bold a Public Hearing on Hwfta/iShA 19?1’ ” 7M P m; n ,he H*,Un0* Hl9h School Auditorium, 520 W. South St., wino0 “*d hewln°18 ,or ,h® publlc ,0 make comments about the rlP Unl'^’opment) by Pennock Hospital to accommodate a Pennock Hospital Day Care Center and a Pennock Hospital Staff Parking Lot. Said PUD area Is shown on the map below. Written comments will be received on the above reques at City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Minutesofttwm^lnitJmS available for public Inspection at the office of the CltTciertTcity Hall 0 be Tnls notice Is given pursuant to Section 3.297(g) of the Hastings Zoning Ordinance. rJ^<titth2*ri.pr0<'ue n5cess^2!>maskable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway or call 616-945-2468. Y Sharon Vickery, City Clerk Add “Hope” to your life! . | Hope United Methodist Church 2920 South Bedford Ro.d Hutinp Michigan, 49058 TdephoueS: 616-945-4995 oVDQBy XIOOI 4:45 am Wedeesday: Fmycr-Bibte Srody-WiriTZ 7:00 pro Begin this week with “Hope Swedish Weight Loss Surprises Researchers Robert L. Byington (P-27621) (616) 945-9557 WOMdntoeh sSrd. (4^) only difficulty we have is kee- BKMTGA4C FOMCLOKUHK SALK I million project and was totally funded by private gifts. It is located between the East Beltline and Crahen, on Bradford, which is pretivc center and manicured grounds. The Frederik Meijcr Garden* should be even btg- benefits using credit, buying a home, helping your kids, taking MOW ■Muacuiar ■ — .-.1— - Lryuropoy ---- * . - K-- • --- — AMOciaiion Hmm Based Can Groups - Yautk Fcllowskip Under the power ol sale contained in said mor­ tgage ana the statute In such cose made and pro­ vided notsce is hereby given that said mortgage wall bo forocloeod by a sole d the mortgaged premtees. or some part of them at public vendue, ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at IliOOo.m odoefc. on Moy 4. 1995 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIR OF MAPLE GROVE, berry County. Michigan and are described os: The North MO feet d the West 1/2 of the Nor diwest 1 /4 Section 8. Town 2 North. Rango 7 West The redemption period shall bo 12 month(s) from fw dote of such sole •oted March 23 1995 BANCPIUS MORTGAGE CORP ron and Trott. P.C. ,Horneys and Counselors 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 file 495030929 For information regarding this foreclosure, please Coll (810) 642-2515 (4/30) enclosed facility of that type in Michigan. Even larger than that at Hidden Lake Gardens the first road north of 1-96, east of the Beltline. The Amway Grand Plaza has the catering rights at the new facility. Admission price is nominal. Besides the tropical plant life (palm trees, ficus, orchids), there are 40 bronze sculptures and three indoor theme gardens. Hidden Lake Gardens are some of Michigan's best-kept secrets. The MSU facili­ ty has three conservatories for the tropical. Thanks to MOA research, WANTED WPE MORTGAGE SALE — Dofouh hot boon mode in the conditions al a mortgage made by John J. Davit and Dawn I. BaMeft-Dovn. husband and wde to Tower Service Corporation, an Indiana Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee. dated August 14. 1966 and recorded on August IS. 19B6. In Liber 436. on page 992. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by mesne alignment to BANCMUS MORTGAGE CORF, by an ossigment dated October 31. 1987, and recorded on November 16. I9C7. in Libor 459 on page 598. Barry County Records. Michigan, on •diich mortgage there «s claimed to be <foe at the dote hereof the sum of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWELVE DOLLARS AND 01 CENTS (833.112.01) including interest at 9.900% per by Elaine Gariock No need to cook this weekend with a Friday night dinner sponsored by Lakewood Chris­ tian School at Fellowship Hall and on Palm Sunday, another sponsored by the Lakewood Ambulance volunteers. The Lenten service for this contang Sunday will be at Lakewood United Metliodist Church on M-50. Brown Road at 7 p.m. The monthly blood pressure clinic will be at Lake Manor at 11 in the forenoon on Tuesday. Tonight is the monthly meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. The new pastor of Living Gospel Church on Rochester Street, a block north of Harrison Street, is Larry Koehn. The family resides on MacArthur Street at Fourth Avenue in the former Haug house. The State Journal provides some local news. In its military column. Marine Sgt. Kevin Erb, son of Arnold and Linda Erb of Brown Road, has received a certificate of commendation for superior performance of duty in his Air Station in Yuma. Artz. Ken and Priscilla Michaud are parents of Mark Michaud, who is now engaged to marry Kern Russell of Portland. Both arc employed at Meijcr. He is a Lakewood and MSU John M. of Riverside. Califor­ nia notified the Banta research Waitings 802 West State (616)948-941! HOLY WEEK AND EASTER Emmanuel Episcopal Church 315 West Center Street, Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945-3014 Palm/P>s?ion Sunday Service. Aprii 9, a:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Maundy Thursday. April 13, Holy Eucharist and Foot Washing, 7:00 p.m. Good Friday. April 14, Proper Liturgy, 12:00 p.m. Noon Station? pf the Cross, 6:00 p.m. Holy Saturday. April 15. Service 10 a.m. Qreat Via! of .Ea.st.gr, Sat., April 15, 8:00 p.m. Easter Sunday. April 16, Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 6. 1995 H'iZ/iam P. Stevens LAKE ODESSA - William P. Stevens, 95, of Lake Odessa, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 1995. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean. Survivors are nieces and nephews. Hugh and Betty Hines of Lake Odessa, Robert and Thel­ ma Johnson of Belding and Chester and Betty Anderson of Grand Haven. Memorial Services will be announced at a later dale. LUHG ASSOCIATION, i-mowa at the... Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave., HNtnyi. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vicaa: BMt Clmw 10 am. Worriuu II a.m.. Elrama Services 6 pm Wmtetutey: B*te Stod> 7 p.m. Noonan Herron. Mtnuacr PtaM 445-2938 Bible Survey on videos bl home Free Bible Corusptmdsare Coarse THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2730 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arwen. Piator Chore* office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 900 a.m and 10 43 a m Sunday Children » chare* Taeaday prayer and share tune 9 30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group menu Wednesday 6 30 p.m also. Nursery available f<» all lemcea Bnng the whole family GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly called The Hasung* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Haviagi Rni Sarver. Pastor Emenrui. 945-9224 Special Ser vices AU Day Sunday. April 9th starting at 9:45 a.m.. with testimonies, ikita. special music, etc. by our young people and Grerpc and Barb Kitnpel. and The Redeemed Cecil and Clare Sure. The aong service will be led by Bro Bob Clinton from Nashville A Bi Me message by Pastor Emeritus Rus Sarver, a carry dinner at noon followed by a three fold coounnmoa service at 2 p m There mil be an evening service April 9th Thursday 7:30 p.m Preyer A Bible Study - Sharing your FAITH GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St Michael Anson. Paaaor Pte: 943-9414 Ihtoltey, April 9 - M0 A 10:45 Holy Comnsmwon. 9:30 Church School; 300 Youth Choir. Thursday. April 6 • 700 Adventurer*. 7:30 Adult Cheer; l« AA. Saturday. Apnl 8 1 rOO Inquirer*. 800 NA Monday. Ap.il 10 • 7 XX) Social Act. Coram . Women of Faith BS Tuesday. April II - 7:00 Stephen Sapp Super* Meet WOODGROVE BRETHREN. CHRlfTTIAN PARISH, 4M7 Cotts Drove Road. Paaaor Ben Herriug- 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service IO.3O, Wednesday even mg* from 6XXM00 p.m. the HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Stare Road. Haremgs. Mich. James A Camp­ bel. Pamor Suaday School 9:30 aun.. daaaes for all ages I fore a^ Wonlup 10.45 a.m. Nursery pro vtdnd Sunday Evcu* Service. 6 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are. Rambows or JJ Bible Qua (*s 2 through 7 or first gTOds). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quit (ages 6-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bfote Qua (ages 13-19). Adah Bible Sandy No age Imuts FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-KXM Kmm Shortry. Senior Pamor lames R. Barrett. Aset. Paatoc Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:43 a.m . Clacaes for all qpa. 1100 a.m Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade. 600. Eveasng Service Wednesday 6:30 Awaaa Onto. 700 p.m .. Teens m Houseman Hail. 7XX) p.m . Adults Prayer meeting. 1:15 p.m . Adult Choir practice CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Cree* Rd . I mi. South. Pastor Brew Branham Phone 623-22S3 Sunday School at 10:00 am. Wordap 11:00 a.m .. Evening Semcc at 6 00 p m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 pm WELCOME CORNtR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49031 Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services Sunday. 900a m and HXJOa m . Sunday School. 9:45 a m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6 30 p.m. io I 00 p.m Nbte Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Groper*. SOI Barber Rd . Hastings Men s Breakfast w dl be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur ther notice Call Mr Srepher. Lewis at 94”M5 HASTINGS 8EVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Tuny Lane (st Stan School Road) WiHiam Gardner. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170 Com ausroty Service Censer number is 943-2361 Saturday aemces are: Sabbath School al 9.20 a.m .for all ages, adults and children) and Wor­ ship Service at 11XX) a m. Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesday s. 700400 p m Our Cnmumairy Service Ceroer. 502 E Green Street is ooen so the public Mon­ days and Wednesdays. 900-12:00 aooa. Dnuarinro of clothing tn good, clean crmdhino are accepted only daring above hours. If you are m orert of cfodro* pteaac call 945-2361 for an appoocmem JT. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49054 Father Gate Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Deteoa) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Monung Prever 9:45 a m ; Mam 10:00 a m. _____ PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service: 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Prayer time: Wednesdays. 7:00 p.m Await Program Thursdays 6 30-8 30 p m. Ages 3 and 4 thru 5th and 6th grade. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mam 4:30 p.m.; Suaday Masses 8 X» a m and 11 :15 a m.; Confeaaions Saturday 4:00-4:30 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH - Corner State Rd and Bohwood St. Rev Damd Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev. Donald Brail. Assoc Pastor Rev. Tod Clark, Youth Pastor SUNDAY: 1000 a m Suaday School; 11XX) a m Morning Worship. Children's Church A Nursery provided. 6XX) p.m. Evening Celebration. C.L.C. (ages 4 - Grade 6). Youth Haafiag. Nursery provided WEDNESDAY: 7XM) p.m Prayer A Bible study at church. Share Groups meeting in vinous homes Contact church of­ fice for mfo on these PALM SUN­ DAY CONTATA: 11XX) a.m. Worship. "Lord Of Life" by our Church Choir. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church Streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Chrtedan INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF Education. Chare* phoae: CHRIST, Jnmdmg address - 1651 6I6A45-9574 Barner fret budding Hrtisna Rd.. Ilifoufi. M14BQ5I) wuh atevator to all floors. Broadcas*. ofwonhte service ovur WBCH FM AM at 10J0 a m. SUNDAYS: Minister. Jan Sandusky Phone Suaday MBH*30 a m.; Ccffee 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9 30 Fellowship 10:30 a.m ; Worship am. Bible School. 1030 a_m . 11 00 a m - Junior Church follow Moemng Worship. 600 pat. iag Children's Story for ages 5 thru Evening Worship. 7:00 pm. I; Youth Choir 4:45 p.m ; Mi Hi A Sr-H) You* Frik^ahip 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, m home Bible study WEDNESDAYS: FAMILY Call for location - 623-3110. CHURCH NIGHT Children's CHURCH O F f H E Vocal Choir: Pre-school thru firsi NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad grade 5 00 p.m.; Children's Bell way Randall Hartman. Pasaor Chotr Second grade or older 5:30 Sunday Semen 9:45 a.m. Sunday p.m.; Prepared light meal 6.00 School Hour; 11XX) a m. Morning p.m., Bible Study/Activities for Wonhip Service; 6.-00 p.m. Even Kids/Vtsitation 6:45 p.m.; First iag Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m Wednesday of month u Game Services for Adults. Teem and Night for all ages THURSDAYS: Children Chancel Chou 7 JO p.m Thursday. QUIMBY U N lYkD April 6 - Community Lenten LunMETHODIST CHURCH M-* ch/Worship at St. Roro Church West Protor Susan Trowbridge. 12:00 Noon - Rev Merlin Pratt (616) 945-9392 Sunday School iO "Palm Branches " Sunday, April 9 a.m.; Worship II a.m; After ■ Paasxxi/Palm Suaday and begum School SpemaJ Wednesday. 4 pm sag of Holy Week; Fneada Group P O Boa 63. Hrotmgs. Ml 49058 travel to Gr. Rapid* Calvary Church for "Easter Celebration HOPE UNITED METHODIST 1995 " 7:30p m. Tuesday. April 11 CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 - Hi-Noonen Potluck and Program Rev. Jan fcx, pastor, phone by St Rone School Children » 945-3397. Omre* phone 945-4995 Chotr 12XX) Noon. Love, lac Catfay Cream, choir director Sun Board 12 00 Noon Wednesday. day mornu< 9:45 a.UL. Sunday April 12 - Prayer Group 11:30 School; 11XX)a m.. Monung Wor­ a m.. U.M Women Luncheon and ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship. program by Rev Kay Pratt - "Vi6X» p.m., Evenmg Worship smmm of Kindness." Thursday. Nuncry for ail services, transportaApril 13 - Manally' Thursday Seder tioa provided to and from monung Meal and Communion 6 30 p.m. services Prayer meeting. 700 Friday. April 14 - Community p m Wednesday Good Friday Service at Presbyterian Church 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. April 16 - Easter ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC Sunrise Service by the youth 8 00 CHURCH. Nashville Father a.m.. Easter Breakfast prepared A Chattel Fisher. Pastor A mm ion served by youth 8 45 a m SUP of St Rone Catholic Church. PORT GROUPS: VJ.P.'g (Visual­ Hastmgs Sunday Mass 9.30 a.m. ly Impaired Persons) 9:30 a.m. first Friday of mouth September thru GRACE COMMUNITY May. Narcotics Anonymous 12 CHURCH, meeting at Maple Noon Monday. Wednesday and Fri­ Valley High School Pastor Don day. and 1.00 p.m. Thursdays. AlRoscoe. (517) B52-9228 Monung Anon 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Co­ Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Dependence Anonymous 7.30 p.m. Time Before the Service Nuncry. Thursdays, and 9:00 a.m. Satur­ children's ministry, youth group, days. T O P S. No 338 - 9:15 a.m. adult smell group ministry. leader Tbunday* Alcoholics Anony mous ship training 4 00pm Wednesdays NASHVILLE AREA Th« Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA and Lake Odesaa WBf N FUNIBAL HOME HasUnga FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hustings NA DOHA! BANK Of HAITI NOS Msmbur F.D.I.G THt HASTINGS BANNSR AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings bosliy pharmacy "Prascnptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Heatings, Michigan FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan O Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. D C E Brian Humphreys. ProgramT ouch Director PALM SUNDAY. April 9-9:30and 11XX) Morning Worship Services. 9:30 Service and Sacrament of Baptism will be performed 9:30 service broadcast over WBCH AM and FM Nursery provided during both •ervKcs 1030 Fellowship and refreshments m the Duung Room 11.20 Children's Church NO YOUTH FELLOWSHIP TODAY FOR MIDDLE OR SENIOR HIGH MONDAY. April 10 7:30 pm Session meeti MAUNDY THURSDAY. Apnl 13 8 00 p m Communion Service and Tenebrae GOOD FRIDAY. Apnl 14 1:00 pm Community Good Friday Ser vice sponsored by the Hastings Area Minutenal Association The Service wtll be broadcast over WBCH 2 00 p m Senior High Youth travel io Mel Trotter Minion in Grand Rapids to serve a meal Return at 7 00 SATURDAY. Apnl 15 Middle High Youth travel to Sprmg Lake to a Passion Play See Brian tor detail* k_______________________________________________________________________ |_______ Barbara Louise Foster VERMONTVILLE - Barbara Louise Foster, 68. of Vermontville, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 1995 at her home. She was boro on August 16. 1926 in Lans­ ing. the daughter of Kenneth and Martha (Tucker) Howell. She graduated from Evert High School in Lansing and attended Melba’s Beauty College in Lansing. She married to Wayne Foster on February 28, 1946 in Lansing and lhe couple lived in Kansas from 1946 to 1954. She farmed with her husband in Vermontville since then and drove school bus for Maple Valley Schools for 20 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Kansas, Vermontville and Kalamo, serving as Worthy Mr’jon, President of Eaton County Association of Eastern Star and serving on the Sunshine committee for lhe Grand Chapter of lhe Michigan Eastern Star Grand Family. She liked to travel, make clothes, cook, fish, play the organ, grow flowers and was an avid reader. She was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Rabidou. Survivors are her husband, Wayne; children, Troy (Sharon) Foster of Peaver, South Dakota, Linda (Doug) Lewis of Vicksburg, Kenneth (Marsha) Foster of Charlotte and BarbaraLee (Jeff) Byington of Vermontville; 13 grandchil­ dren, nine great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be held on Wednes­ day at 2:30 p.m. at the Gresham United Medthodist Church with Richard Garn, Doug Stall and the Kalamo Eastern Star officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamo Eastern Star or the Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. Edith Audrey Bippley LAKE ODESSA - EdL"» Audrey Bippley, 88, of Lake Odessa passed away on Friday, March 31. 1995 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born on December 8,1906 in Sebc wa Township, the daughter of Leon and Mabel (Cook) Williams. She wu married to Donal Bippley on November 24, 1938 in Vermontville, he preceded her in death on April 13, 1990. Mrs. Bippley taught school in lhe Lake Odessa area for 32 years, retiring from Lakew­ ood Pubuc School in 1971. She * fas a member of lhe Sebewa Baptist Church, Michigan Education Association and lhe National Education Association. She wu also preceded in death by four sisters, Myn’e Childs, 1va Reed, Mildred ingal! and Bernice Bulling; two brothers, Claude and Gerald Williams. Survivors are one daughter, Terry Gleason of Lowell; one son, Don (Mary) Bippley of Lake Odessa, five g^ndchildren, William, Anthony, Anna, Susan and Michael; two great grandchildren, Andrew and Lizanne; one sister-in-law, Ruby Williams of Lake Odessa. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Dick Cross officiating. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Alzheimer’s Association. ________ Hryrnfl A Covey________ I HASTINGS - Virginia A. Covey, 80, of Hast­ ings passed away on Friday, March 31.1995 at Thornapple Manor. She wu born on July 18. 1914 in Cresson, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Howard F. and Edna M. (Dodson) Lowe. Ik attended school in Cresson and moved u Hastings in 1919. She married Richard L Covey in 1933, he preceded her in death ia 1976. She worked at Penrock Hospital for 27 years. She wu a member of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings and SL Bernedett Guild. She wu also preceded in death by one brother, Chester Lowe in 1960. Survivors are daughters, Mrs Duane (Judy) Hoffman of Lake Odessa and Kathy Winkk of Hastings; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family Memorial Service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or St. Rose Educa­ tion Fund Arrangements were made by Gorbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I John W. Storm| ODESSA, FLORIDA - John W. Storm, 66, of 9216 Roberts Road, Odessa, Florida 33556, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 1995. He wu a native of the Dowling area. He moved to Tampa, Honda in 1955. He was born on January 9. 1929 tn Battle Creek, the son of John H. and Helen Storm. Mr. Storm was a retired sheet-metal worker and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose 11741. He wu a sportsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was preceded m death by his parents and a brother, Donald “Butch" Storm. Survivors are his wife, Geraldine (Burghdoff); daughter. Vicki Grezzaffe and husband Tommy; son, Steven and wife Pal; grandchil­ dren, Qins, Lisa, Nicholas Grizzaffe and Chad Storm all of Odessa; brother William of Hast­ ings and a sister, Ruth Jones of Nashville. Graveside services were held ?» Trinity Memorial Gardens at Odessa. Ronda on Satur­ day, with William D. Storm officiating. Memonal contributions may be made to Hospice or a charity on one’s choice. MaxD. Wilde LEESBURG, FLORIDA - Max D. Wilde, 69, of The Plantation at Leesburg, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 1995 at his home. He was born in Charlotte on March 23.1926. He moved to Manistee where he graduated from High School in 1943. He joined the Maritime Service during World War IL serving in both Atlantic and Pacific Theatres. Mr. Wilde attended Western Michigan and University of Michigan, earning a M.A. in history. He taught in the Hastings school system, worked for the Prudential Insurance Company and returned to teaching at Lakew­ ood High School. He moved to Leesburg, Florida in 1987 and wu a member of the Golden Triangle Stamp Club at Mount Dora, Honda, an avid golfer and billiards player, organizing billiard leagues in the Leesburg area. Survivors are his wife, Roberta; son, Lowell; and daughter, Janet both of Hastings; two grandchildren, Patrick and Amber. Memorial Services were held on March 31 in Leesburg, Florida. Memonal contributions may be made to Hospice of Lake and Sumpter County, Inc. 12300 Lane Part Road, Tavares, Horida, 32778. Robert L Balmer WILLIAMSBURG - Robert W. Balmer. 84, of Williamsburg, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 1995 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse Qty. He was born on July 11,1910 at Dollar Bay the son of William and Elizabeth (Warming­ ton) Balmer. Mr. Balmer lived many years in Lansing and was employed by John Henry Printing. He wu married to Nellie W. Martz on August 16, 1953. He was a member of lhe Williamsburg United Methodist Church. His special inter­ ests were fishing, woodworking and especially spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He wu preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harold and Warren Balmer. Survivors are his wife, Nellie of Williams­ burg; three daughters, Nancy Balmer of Lans­ ing. Linda (Richard) Thompson of Bellingham, Washington and Polly (Thomas) Finnegan of Montgomery; one step-daughter, Louise (Arthur) Wilkes of Traverse Qty; two step­ sons, Charles (Betty) Gaskill of Grand Rapids and Floyd (Gladys) Gukill of Lansing; sister, Helen McKinley of Lansing and a brother, Dale Balmer of Lansing; 14 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren. A Manorial Service will be held on Sunday, April 9, at 1:00 pm. at the Williamsburg United Methodist Church with Pastor Cindy Schaefer officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Williamsburg United Methodist Church Youth Group. Arrangements were made by Covell Funeral Home •’» Traverse Qty. |OrrenF. Vandenburg| PLAINWELL - Orren F. Vandenburg. 88, of Plainwell, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 1995 it Borgess Medical Center Kalamazoo. He wu born on December 22, 1906 in Hollandburg, the son of James Vandenburg A. Martha (Smith) Vandenburg. Mr. Vandenburg farmed for many years and wu employed for over 30 years at the former Brown Papa Company in Parchment, retiring in 1971. He loved his pomes, wildlife and his grandchildren. He wu married to Elsena Holcomb on March 1, 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. Survivors are his wife, Elsena; two daught­ ers, Mrs. Barbara Engler of Vicksburg, Mrs LuiaBeile Girnaat of Kalamazoo; son & wife, Doug & Ann Vandenburg of Fayetteville, Arkansas; 18 grandchildren; 33 great grand­ children; 4 great great grandchildren; a sister, Mary Rose of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Michael EJeveld officiating. Burial wu at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Patricia Elaine Patrick CLARKSVILLE - Patricia Elaine Patrick, 52, of Clarksville, passed away on Wednesday. March 29, 1995 at ha residence. She wu born on December 12, 1942 in Detroit, the daughter of Samuel and Lois (Walters) Bustancc. She graduated from Saranac High School in 1961 and from Davenport College in 1963. She married Larry Patrick on June 14,1963 in Clarksville. Mrs. Patrick had served as Campbell Town­ ship Clerk for the past 4 years. She attended and wu active in the Calvary Grace Brethren Church of Alto. Survivors art her husband. Larry; one daughter, Tammy (Robert) Geiger of Clarks­ ville; one son, Larry and friend Katie of Clarks­ ville; one sista, Mrs. James (Pam) Nash of Clarksville. Funeral Services were held on Sunday at the Calvary Grace Brethren Church with Reverend Mick Funderburg officiating. Buna! m Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contnbutions may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Home in Lake Odessa. IJoydA. Dundas MIDDLEVILLE - Lloyd A. Dundis, 92, at Middleville went to be with his Lord on Satur­ day, April 1, 1995 at Tendercare in Hastings. He wu born on March 25, 1903 in Dutton, the son of Gordon >.sd Nancy (Woods) Dundu. He wu raised in Middleville and attended Pleasant Hill and Alto schools. Mr. Dundas wu married to Orpha M. Head­ ley on March 1. 1945. He wu employed at Bradford White Corpo­ ration for 24 years and did part time farming. He wu a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville. He served in the United States Anny Air Corp during World War IL He enjoyed camping, traveling and the simple things of life. Surviving are his wife, Orpha M. Dundu; children, Nancy (William) Bailey of Middle­ ville, David (Mary) Fields of West Salem, Wisconsin, Johnathan (Margaret) Fields of Middleville, Phillip (Suzie) Fields of Omaha, Nebraska and Andy (Barbara) Dundu of Middleville; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grand­ children; brother, Elma G. Dundas of Middle­ ville; sister, Chrystal (William) Tancaster of Wyoming; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday at the Whitneyville Bible Church with Pastor William D. Dobson and Reverend David A. Fields officiating. Interment wu at Dutton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Whitneyville Bible Church. Arrangements wsere made by Beeler Funer­ al Home in Middleville. |JeanJerkatis| MIDDLEVILLE - Jem Jertaii, 89, of Middleville, passed away on Monday, April 3, 1995 at Brookcrest Christian Nursing Home in Grandville. She wu born on February 20,1906 at Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, the daughter of James and Jeanette McCrea. She wu raised in the Presbyterian Church in Larne and attended elementary school there. She immigrated to America in 1920. She attended Heim School of Beauty Culture in Chicago, Illinois, graduating in August 1930. Jean attended the Antoinette Pope Culinary Arts School in Chicago. She wu married to John J. Jcrkatis, Sr. on January 21,1928 at Crown Point, Indiana. Ha early yean of marriage were spent in Brighton Part, Chicago, Ulinoia. Mrs. Jcrkatis wu a self employed Cosmeto­ logist, owner of (he Beauty Salon in Brighton Parte and also at the Mozart Street, Chicago. Wu owner of a bicycle rental busineu in Brighton Part and McKinnley Part. Chicago and miscellaneous other employment The family moved to Kiser Road, Middleville in 1957 to their 80 acre farm. She wu a member of Eastern Star in Oak Lawn, Illinois, Maple Chapter 90 (42 year member), active in the Republican Party, work­ ed on Gerald Fords congressional campaigns in Barry County. Her hobbies included the culinary arts where she distinguished herself by winning numerous awards over the yean at the Barry Courty Fair. Preceding ha in death were ha husband, John Jertaiis, Sr.; brothers, Andrew, William, Thomas, James, Wilson and John McCrea; sisters Elizabeth Purdy, Margaret Ferrgie and Esther McVeigh. Surviving are ha children, Jacquline (Bryan) Snell of Skamania, Washington, Eugene (Mariene)Jerkatis ot Orland Part, Ulinois, James (Lorraine) Jertatis of Jenison, Joy Jertaiis of Lexington, Kentucky and John (Vicki) Jcrkatis, Jr. of Middleville; ten grand- children; three great grandchildren; one sisrer, Rone (William) Rchling of Holland; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Pastor G. Kent Keller officiating. Interment will be at St Casimir Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheima’s Association. Arrangemenst were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. I___________ Ralph £. Weaver t * » * ' J 1 • ' ’ ■ . t ' . I ■ . [ , HASTINGS-Ralph EWeava, 77, of Hastings passed away on Monday April 3.1995 at Pennock Hospital. He wu born on February 3, 1918 in Richland, the son of William H. and Susan E. (Price) Weava. He wu raised in Hastings and attended Hast­ ings schools, graduating in 1936 from Hastings High School. He married Ruth Winslow in November, 1938 and she died in 1970. He then married Marian (Radford) Craig on August 15, 1970. Mr. Weava was employed at E. W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 40 years, retiring in J } । » • 1976. ♦ He wu a member of the Hastings Elks Lodge 81965, Barry County Sportsman Oub, ’ licensed airplane pilot, memba erf lhe Civil Air Patrol, and forma member of the Hastings Jay- , Cees. He was also preceded in death by a sista, Vernelva Card. Survivors are his wife, Marian; daughter and husband, Peg and Reg Dunnigan of Hastings, Trudy and Gene Shade of Lake Odessa, Jane and Kenneth Raymond of Sheridan; step­ daughter and husband Sharon and Marinas Cronk of Hastings; step-son, Dennis Cftig of Taylor; seven grandchildren; six step­ grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; four step great grandchildren; sisters, Elsie Davis, Velma Johnson, Helen Ganguillet and Dorcas Newton all of Hutings and Bettie Coopa of Arcadia. Florida; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday at the Wren Funeral Home with Doctor Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial wu at Hastings Riverride Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Canca Society. • ; • » J * , • ’ I �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 6, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Df FAULT having b**n mode in th* condition* ol a certoxi raol rs»ot* mortgog* made ond executed on May 14. I993 by TONI JO STEEN. os mortgagor •o BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC . an In­ diana Corporation, at mortgagee and recorded on May 21. 1993. in lhe Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County Michigan in Libor 572 of mor­ tgage* on poge 408. on which mortgage there it claimed to be duo and unpaid ot the date of this notice $56,333.95 for principal ond $4,222.25 for in­ terest ond no legal or equitable proceeding having been instituted to recover the debt or any part of the debt secured by the mortgage ond the power of tale m the mortgage contained having become operative by 'eoton of such default NOTICE tS HEREBY GIVEN that cn Friday Apr.I 28. 1995. ot 2 00 o clock Eastern Standard Time in the afternoon of *otd day. inside the East entrance of the County Courthouse in the City of Hostings. Michigan, that being one of the places of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, in the State of Michigan, the land* ond premise* describ­ ed in said mortgage will be offered for sale ond sold to the highest bidder at public sale for the purpose of satisfying the amount duo and unpaid upon the mortgage, together with the logoi cost* aref charge* of solo, including the statutory at torney foe. The premise* to be sold at said sole ore situated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry. State ol Michigan, and described as follows All the Wetf 12 of the Souihweit fractional quarter containing fifty seven ocre* of land, more or lees. six and five one-hundredth* acre* off the South ond of the Northwest fractional quarter west of the lake, all in Section fifteen. Town one North. Rango eight West, also twenty three acre* of land off the East side of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section sixteen bounded on the West side by the Battle Creek ond Hastings rood being Town one North. Rango eight West, ex­ cept commencing ot lhe Northwest comer of said Section fifteen, thence South along the West Sec­ tion Uno. one hundred thirty seven rods; thence East to the shore of Long lake, thence Nor­ theasterly along the shore lino of the lake to the North section lino; thence Wo*t along the North section line of said section to the place ol boginn •ng Also excepting any portion of the above doscribod property lying within the recorded plat of Vai Fine Acre* according so the recorded plat thereof recorded in Libor 5 of Fiats on Page 70. The period of time for redemption shall be One (I) year from the date -M sale. Dated March 10. 1995 BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC By David I. Zebell Humbargor A Zebell. PC. 810 Comorica Building Battle Crook. AM 49017 Telephone ($18)962-7585 (4/77) Make U.S Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program Whining widow NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult hos occurred in a Mortgage mode by Harold H. Miller, a single mon. to Pomelo Miller on July 15 1992 recorded on AAarch 2 1995 in Liber 625 Poge 845 Barry County Record* No proceeding* have been instituted to recover any port of the debt, which there it now due thereon $27,863 50 The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a Sole of the property, ot public auction to the highest bidder, for cosh, on Thursday. May 4 1995 at 2 00 p.m local time, ot the Eo»t front door of the Barry Coun­ ty Building, in the City of Hasting*. Michigan The property will be sold to pay tbe amount then due or. the AAortgoge. together with interest al 5 per­ cent. legal cost* attorney fee* ond al»o any tax** or insurance that the AAortgogee pay* before the Salo. The property is located in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, ond is described a*. A parcel of land in the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 17. beginning ot a point on the centerline of Lindsey rood which lies due West 440.68 feet and South 11 degree* 50 30 wo*t 901 93 feet from the Fait one quarter post of said Section 17; thence South 11 degree* 50" AX’ West 224.11 feet; thence South 89 degree* 51' 30" West 619.67 foot; thence North 1 degree 4T 30" West 220 00 feet; thence North 89 degree* 51' 30" East 672.68 feet to the point of beginning During the six (6) month* immediately following the Sole the property may be redeemed PAMELA MKLER By: Rkhard C. Walsh Attorney for AAortgogee WALSH * WALSH. P C 133 W. Cedar Street Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 Telephone: (616) 382-3690 Dated AAarch 20. 1995 (4/20) State of McMcmi Probate Court County ot Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Rotate File No 95-21612 SE ESTATE OF ROBERT HAMILTON O'DONNELL. Deceosed Soc Sec. No. 370-10-8331 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or recsea ay m»s nearing. TAKE NOTICE: On April 27. 1995 ot 10:00 a m.. In the Probate Courtroom. Halting*. Michigan, before Honorable Rkhard M. Shaw. Judge of Pro­ bate. a hearing will be held on the petition of Beverly A. O'Donnell requesting that she be ap­ pointed Personal Representative of tne Estate of ROBERT HAMILTON O'DONNELL, who lived at 240 E North Street. Hasting*. Michigan 49058. and who died on March 8. 1995; requesting that the heirs at low of the decedent be determined and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated March 17. 1992. and codicils dated none, bo admit­ ted to Probate Credit ms of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within four mo--ths of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned io entitled persons appearing of record. March 28. 1995 AAkhaei J. McPhillip. (P337I5) DIMMERS AAcPMILLlPS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broodway Hosting*. Mi 49058 ...... ,.. (616) 945-9996 Beverly A. O'Donnell 610 W. Quimby Rood Hostings AM 49058 (4/6) WINDOW SHOPPING? CALL PARAMOUNT FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE...BEST DUALITY... BEST SERVICE...CUARANTEED!!! r re whole House Full of Windows CALL NOW FOR < FREE 1 Beat the bottle Dear Ann Landers: I an; a woman in my early 50s. 30 years of which were spent romancing the bottle and developing a rela­ tionship with alcohol that distorted all other relationships in my life. Four yean ago. after spending another holidays season so boozed up that in the morn­ ing it hurt to touch my hair. I realized 1 need­ ed help. I had known I was an alcoholic for 10 years but was too ashamed to check into a treatment center. 1 read Jean Kirkpatrick's splendid autobiography. "Turnabout." The descrip­ tion of her program, called Women for Sobriety, really struck a chord. 1 called the headquarters and learned there was a group in my area 1 attended meetings regularly and created a new life for myself. My last drink was in mid-January 1991. Since then. 1 have had to make some tough decisions. 1 am now divorced and back in col­ lege. There are down times and depressing times, but 1 have never regretted the choice to live the rest of my life alcohol-free. 1 realize what a progressive, destructive disease alcohol addiction it. 1 also realize that for a woman to seek ehip takes great courage. If you are a woman who thinks alcohol may be more important in your life than it should be. send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Women for Sobriety, P.O. Box 618, Quakertown, Pa. 18951-0618. It may be a first step toward your new life. Recovery from this addition offers so many rewards — J.G., Chapel HUI. N.C. Dear J.O.: Thanks you for sharing your bit­ ter experience You have given countless others faith and courage. 1 hope that toll-free line is jammed today. If you can’t get through, folk*, please write to them. Thrifty fun Dear Ann Landers: In response to "Secondhand Roae," I. too, buy my cloches at a thrift store. 1 get a lot of satisfaction from finding outfits that look great at a fraction of the cost charged at regular stores Whenever I’m asked, "b it new?" I smile and say, "I’ve never worn this before. Thank you for noticing." — Gillette. Wyo. Dear Gillette I was astonished at the volume of mail from women who were thrill­ ed and not a bit embarrassed by their secon­ dhand purchases. Many said they also bought suits for their husbands and clothings for their children To all of them. 1 say. bravo! Trust gut feeling hours of ponderng and analyzing. If it doesn't "feel nght." it's almost always wrong. No 2nd fiddle Dear Ann Landers: The man in my life is 51. I am 42. "Chet ’ and I have both been married before. We got along pretty well, but I am troubled about his relationships with his 26-year-old former stepdaughter. "Verna." They enjoy telling each ocher dirty joke* and talk endlessly about sex Trs-rc are sexual references in every conversation When Verna is present. Chet ignores me More than once, he has shut doors in my face at restaurants, having forgotten that I was pre­ sent. Last week, he told me to sit in the front scat of the car so he could sit in back with Verna. (His mother was driving.) Verna wears tight sweaters, low-cut blouses and micro miniskirts. She isn't at all careful about what shows when she sits This young woman has been the cause of many fights. I have told Chet their unhealthy father-daughter relationship is very upsetting to me. He says he talks to Verna about sex because she has no girlfriends and doesn't get along with her mother In my opinion, this borders on incest. I see trouble head, and I'm tired of fighting about it. What should I do? — Somewhere in Mo. Dear Mo.: You’ve been much loo per­ missive Tell Chet either to sun treating Ver­ na like a daughter and you like the most im­ portant woman in his life, or it’s all over. If he refuses to make a choice, hand him his hat and show him the door. You would be a fool to continue playing second fiddle to his stepdaughter. NEWS NEWS NEWS Dear Ann lenders: I just read another let­ ter in your column from a whining widow complaining that no one includes her for an evening since her husband died. 1 wonder how many widows this lonely woman bothered to include when she was a "wife." I’ll be it never crossed her mind. I’d like to say. "Welcome to the club, dearie. Now you know how it feels." May I give a little advice to widows who fee) abandoned by former friends? Get off your rump and make a life for yourself. Nobody is going to adopt you. There is life after widowhood, but no one is going to present it to you on a silver platter. — One Who Has Been There. Dear B.T.: 1 received a suggeng number of letters from widows. The ones who are having the best lives are those who share your point of view. , 'r ; , t ( Unions necessary ” Dear Ann Landers: "Somewhere in Ohio" said he earned $55,000 a year in his Fortune 500 position. He worked 60 hours a week. 1 calculated what he would have earned had he been paid for those extra 20 hours at the overtime rate of time-and-a-half. His an­ nual unpaid overtime comes to $38,000 (I bas­ ed this on 49 working weeks since he pro­ bably had three weeks of vacation a year.) No wonder the Fortune 500 companies are so fortunate. They get a job performance worth over $93,000 a year but pay the employee only $55,000. And people think unions are no longer necessary. — An Organizer in New Jersey. Dear N.J.: An interesting analysis. Anyone in management wish to respond? Malcolm (Steve) Forbes Jr., my line is open. >* x n 10 Gena of the Day: One reason you can't take it with you b because there's not much left when it’s time to go. When planning a wedding. who pays for wat? Who stands where? "The Ann Landen Guide for Brides" has all 'he answers. Send a k self-addressed, long, business-size envelope^ and a check or money order for S3.75 (this in­ eludes postage and handling) to: Brides, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 1)562. Chicago. Bl. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. ** > COLLISION REPAIR of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week n fim ntjstinffs I I I I C1 C I Hid) Body & Frame ------ =--- * RESTORATION alignment BANNER 1 1/4 Miles West of Hastings on M-37-43 Call... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE 945-3387 Serving Barry Countyfor 23 Years Dear Ann Landers: You were right when you advised "Yonkers, N.Y.’’ to do what feh right’’ for her. (She didn’t know if she should slay with her abusive husband who had been diagnosed with cancer or leave him as she had planned.) I spent 32 years with an abusive husband. I finally got a divorce and moved to another part of the country. Three years later, my ex had a major stroke and was incapacitated. I was sad for him but felt no obligation to take care of him because I was no longer part of his life. Many years ago. I was enagaged to a divorced California man. 1 backed out at the very last minute because it "didn’t feel right." He wound up marrying another woman, and a few years later, he murdered her When he got out of prison, he married a third woman who subsequently killed him. Lucky Lindy. Dear Lucky: Your signatur certainly fits the scenario. I’ve always be Im ved in trusting my gut. Often, a hunch can be i lot better than iq LEGAL NOTICE MARBLE SILLS J NOTTCf OF MOVTQAOK RQWTCt QBVW RBI F interest Rates Have Dropped! O-Money Down E-Z FINANCING AVAILABLE FREE ESTIMATES ^239extra FOAM or WOOD FILLED FRAMES ...with window purchase For sub structure. LIFETIME WARRANTY windows $500 Each Per Month • Free Garden Window • Free Screens/Locks * Free Thermo Glass * ^ree ^r'm Work • Free Double Strength Glass PAPAMOUHT IMPROVEMENTS Call Toll Free — 1-800-288-4385 State License No 2101109016 •Based on 6 Double Hungs • 1 Picture Window 1200 sq. in. DEFAULT having boon made in the condition* of a certain mortgage made between Timothy W. Eavey, a single man and First Financial Source Limited recorded on January 10. 1984 in Liber 594. poge 278. ond then assigned to Concord Associate*, a Michigan Partnership, whose ad­ dress is P.O. Box 2384. Grand Rapids. Michigan, which was recorded on January 10. 1994 in liber 594 pages 285 and 286 of the Barry County Records on which mortgage there was due ond owing os of AAarch 1. 1995 the sum of $76,425.12. with interest accruing thereon ot the rote of 15% per annum Under lhe power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises ol public vendue at the south side of the lobby of the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting* Michigan. at 2:00 p.m. on April 10. 1995. Said premise* ore located at 2843 Kiser Road. Middleville Michigan ond ore mare particularly described as follows "Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Nor­ theast 1 4 of the Northeast 1 /4 of Section 34. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, thence South along the East line of said section 34. 933.3B feet for point of beginning, thence South 89 degree* 38 minute* 50 seconds West parallel to the North section line 933.38 feet, thence Southwesterly to the Southwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Nor­ theast 1/4 of section 34. thence East along the South line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1 /4 to the Southeast comer of the Northeast I /4 of the Northeast 1,4. thence North along the East lm» of so»d section 34 to the point of beginning Permanent Parcel No. 08014-034-001-04 The redemption date shall be six month* from the date of said sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600 3241a in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of said sole Dated March I 1995 LINSEY STRAIN < WORSFOLD P C By: Peter 0 Bosch (P35965) Attorney for mortgagee 1200 Michigan Nat I Bank Bldg 77 Monro* Center. NW Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616)456-1661 (4 6) A PRINTER THAT IS ... [yf Affordable ST Timely [yf Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • - Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery • Fax (616) 945-5192 il> •A <.l �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 6. 1995 — Page 7 , Woodland Quay-Smith to wed next year Ms Patncia Quay of Hastings is proud to announce lhe engagement of her daughter. Senee Quay to Larry Smith III. son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hendershot, also of Hastings. A Feb. 21. 1996 wedding is being planned. Bernard-Graf plan to wed in May Richard T. Graf and Michelle M. Bernard are pleased to announce their engagement with planned wedding May 13. 1995. Bradley Jay Buehler. Freeport and Kimber­ ly Ann Newman. Freeport. Wesley Scott Greenman, Delton and Christie Ann Meadows. Delton. Chad Alien Hamson. Middleville and Hol­ ly Marie Brain. Middleville. Charles Douglas Elkins. Plainwell and Pamela Dyer. Plainwell. Bryan Jerry Risner. Shelbyville and Melissa Ann Hetmenin. Delton. Jack Eugene Moore. Delton and Joyce Arlene Moore. Delton. Scott Thomas Edwards. Hastings and Jane Elizabeth Joynson. Hastings Christopher Scott Slater. Hastin^i and Angy May Thomas. Kentwood. Esther Smith to mark 80th Esther Smith will be celebrating her 80th birthday on Saturday. April 8 at Houseman Hal) of the First Baptist Church in Hastings. Her family invites her friends, former students, and church family to come and share with her at aa open bouse from 2 to 5 p.m. No gifts please — just your presence! MOGTGAGS SALE Default Hoving b*cn mod* In th* terms and condhtone of o certain mortyoq* mad* by James C. Cur euro jnd Bonnto C. Cur euro. husband and wife, of Middtovilto Barry County. Michigan, Mor ipopor*. to Mortpop* Corporation ol Amwico. a Mkhipan corporation, ol Troy. Michigan. Mortpapo*. dotod th* 31st day of March. 1994. and recorded In th* attic* of th* Regtstor of Deeds. for th* County of Barry ond Stat* of Michigan, on th* ITthdoy of April. 1994, in Liber 601 of Barry County Records. on pop* 862. which said mortpop* wot th*r*aft»r assigned to Mortpop* Corporation of America. a Michigan corporation, acting in its capacity as Trust** under that certain Participation and Sorvkinj Agreement defed as of AAarch 1. 1994, for th* b*n*fit of Investors in a group of real estate related investment* Identified os MCA-REPC Sorto* 1994-71. by assignment dated April 13. 1994. and r*cord*d an July 18. 1994 in th* attic* of th* B*pkt*r of Deads for said County of Barry in Uber 610 of Barry County records, on pop* 70. on which sold mortgog* th*r* it claimed to b* du*, at th* dot* of this notk*. for principal and interest, th* sum of Forty On* Thousand On* Hundred Forty Two ond *8/100 Dollars ($41.142.98) And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having b**n instituted to recover th* debt secured by said mortgog* or any part thereof. Now. Th*r*for*. by virtu* of th* powsr ol sal* contained in said mortgog*. ond pursuant to th* statute of th* Stat* of Michigan in such cat* mad* and pro I’ldsd. none* is hereby given that on th* 26th day of Moy. 19*5. at 10.00 o'clock AM. local Tim*, said mortgage will b« foreclosed by a sol* at public auction to th* highest bidder. *cst door entrance to th* Cour.Sous* in Hastings, Ml. of th* premises described in s-i»d mortpop*. or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay th* amount du*, os afor**oid. on said mortpop*. with th* interest thereon at Fifteen per cent (15.0%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses .ncluding the attorney fees allowed by raw. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by th* undersign •d. n*c***ory to protect in interest in th* premie** Which said premises or* describee as follows All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in th* Township of Yankee Springs, in th* County of Barry, and Stat* of Michigan, ond described as follows, to-wit lot 7 of Willson s Plat of Turner Lak* According to th* recorded plat thereof os recorded in lib*r 5 of Plats on pog* 19. Also commencing ot a point 1" of Willson's Plat of Tumor Lak*, according to the recorded plat thereof. thenc* du* north along th* easterly I in* of POid Willson Drive 159 f**t to th* point of begin nmg of th* following description thence du* north to point "X“ of said Willson s Plat of Tum*r Lak*, thenc* north 54 degrees 9 minutes 30 seconds east 203.50 feet to point ~J~ of said Willson s Plot of Turner Lak*, thence north 33 degrees 40 minutes eost to a point on said easterly Im* of Willson Drive du* east from th*>of comer on th* eoster fy side of said Willson Drive os common to lots 8 and 9 of Willson s Plat of Turner lake. th*nc* du* east 900 fe*t. mor* or toss, to a point on th* easterly line of th* following described premises Commencing 1385 fe*t north 00 degree* 32 minutes west from the southeast corner of Section 23. Town 3 North. Rang* 10 West, thence north 00 degrees 32 minutes west on th* east line of said Section 23, 36 rods. thenc* du* west to a point on th* east I in* of Willson Drive of Willson s Plat of Turner Lak* according to th* recorded plot thereof for th* point of beginning of this descrip­ tion. thenc* du* *ost 500 f**t thence southwesterly to a point on th* north line of Willson Drive of Willson s Plat of Turner lake, said point being 500 f*et du* eost of point 1' of said plat thenc* west 50C f**t to point I ol sc»d plat BOY. Cash Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 3. at 10:56 a.m. to Scott and Tammy Rower. Vermontville, weighing 7 lbs.. 15*6 ozs. and 22*4 inches long. thenc* du* north 211.44 fe*t to point ~K” ol said ptat. thenc* north 54 degrees 09 minutes X seconds eost 203.50 fe*t to point "J“ of said plat, thenc* north 33 degrees 40 minutes east along the southeasterly line of said Willson Driv* to point of beginning, thence southwesterly along th* east lin* of said above referenced premises to a point du* east from th* point of beginning. thence du* west 500 f**t. mor* or toss, to th* point of beginn­ ing. excepting tf»* south 100 f**t, du* north ond south, of th* above described metes ond bounds description Commonly known as: 1647 Yankee Springs Rd.. AAiddtoviito Ml 4 7333 Tax Roll No. 08-16-240-COS-00 During th* six (6) months immediately following th* sol*, th* property may be redeemed, except that in th* *v*nt that th* property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, th* property may be redeemed during th* X days im­ mediately following th* soto. Dated at Detroit Michigan March 24. 1995. Mortgog* Corporr ion of America. Trustee Assignee of Mortgagee Randall T. leVosseur (F4I712) Attorney for Assign** P.O. Box 24021 Detroit. Ml 48224 (313)886-5555 (5-4) The April Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance dinner will be held Palm Sunday. April 9. at Cunningham's Acre. The meal will be ham and baked chicken in honor of Easter. Hours are 12:30 until 3 p.m., or until the food ram out. Adult meals are $6, children ages 5 to 12 are $3 and those under 5 and over 100 eat free. Angie M. Forsyth who left for the Air Force in February has now finished her basic training at Sheppard Air Force Base. Texas, and now is taking a further training course at the same base. Her parents. Bob and Kitty Forsyth, have her address if any friends want to send an Easter greeting. The Woodland Lions Club had Sara Felbauer. curator at Charlton Park, as a din­ ner guest last Tuesday evening. The meal was chicken and ham. There were 14 members present. Feldbauer presented some slides showing the history ar.J present condition and program at the park. She also brought some Native American items and some textiles. The curator said she has 20 years ex­ perience in the museum field, but this was the first job she has had in which historic buildings were part of the property she had to maintain. After the program, the members discussed club business, including getting a new roof on their building. The next Woodland Lions Club meeting will be at 7 p.m. April 11. The program will be about the history, current conditions and problems at the Woodland Township Library Mary Mulford went to a ceremony at Western Michigan University last week, in which her daughter. Deborah Mulford, was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the na­ tional scholastic honor society for business srodents The speaker at the ceremony was Robert Salisbury, executive vice president and CFO of the Upjohn Company in Kalamazoo. Deb­ bie Mulford lives on Brown Road and has a beauty shop in Freeport. A dedication service was held Sunday after­ noon al Kilpatrick United Brethren Church for the new building and remodeling of the sanc­ tuary, in which the altar and pulpit was moved from one end to the other a: d the pews were reversed. This added a large amount of space and many square feet of seating to the church. The dedication program included an organ prelude played by Connie Dalton Groendyke. special music by Kelly Jo Freeman, Cathi Brodbeck and George Speas, remarks by lay, leader Clyde Shoemaker, building chairman Steve Carter and Administrative Board Chair­ man Tim Brodbeck, as well as a dedication sermon aud ceremony by Michigan United Brethren Conference Superintendent Milan Maybee. Light refreshments were served after the service in the new basement fellowship room of tbe remodeled church. The fifth in a senes of combined Lakewood Ministerial Lenten services was held at Calvary United Brethren Church in Lake Odessa Sunaay evening. The much-indemand musical group. Living Truth, had been scheduled to appear at the church on that dale yean ago and then because of a change in paston, it was forgotten. When Brian Allbright discovered that they were coming on the same night the Lenten service was scheduled for the church, he was delighted, and so were everyone who attended. The group presented music in many dif­ ferent styles, including southern gospel, calypso, rock *n roll and others. Melodic Kceaen, one of the children with the group, sang a song she had written when she was six years old. it was called “I’m Circled With Your Love.” The Rev. Alan Sellman gave a short sermon appropriate to Lent during the program. The sixth and last of the combined services will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50 Sunday. April 9. Russell Brodbeck is now out of Pennock Hospital and is in the Tendercare nursing Th* U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). Region 5. is hereby giving notk* of Its pro­ posal to assess a civil penalty of $125.000 ogoinst Bradford Whit* Corporation (Respondent) for violations of th* Clean Water Act. Th* U.S. EPA is seeking civil penalties for Respondent's discharge ol contaminated groundwater to th* Thornoppie River, in violation of th* *fflu*nt limits for trichloroethylene ond other requirements of its Notional Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit no MJ0004405 Any person wishing to comment on the propos­ ed penalty order must submit written comments to the Regional Hearing Clerk ol th* address listed below within X days of the dote of this notic*. These comments should identify th* case name ond docket number. Regional Hearing Clerk U.S. EPA. Region 5 77 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago. Illinois 60604 Only th* Respondent may request a hearing or. the proposed penalty order H a hearing is held, those submitting written comments will be advised of th* dote and time of the hearing and may ap­ pear to present evidence on th* appropriateness of the proposed penalty assessment. The U.S. EPA will give notice of the final order assessing a penalty to any person who submitted written comments. A copy of th* Administrative Complaint may bo obtained from the Regional Hearing Clerk or by contorting Mr William Tong at (3)2) 886 9380. All documents filed in this proceeding, including documents submitted by the Respondent oie available at the U.S EPA Regional Office ot th* od dress listed above The case docket will be open lor public inspection between 9 a m ond 4 pm Monday through Friday (4-6) home. JoAnnc Jackson and Eunice Eckardt flew to Florida on March 23. They drove home with Hazel Noffke, who had spent the winter there. The three ladies got back to the Lakewood area April 1. Dale and Nancy Cunningham drove to tbe southeast part of Arizona to see the desert flowers. When they returned late last week, they said they enjoyed the flowers and the trip. Virginia Yonkers recently held an open house for Betty Colegrove, a former Lake Odessa resident who now lives in Yuma. Ariz She came to Michigan to attend a wed­ ding in Grand Rapids and spent about 10 days in Lake Odessa. Hastings and Grand Rapids before returning west, Doug and Judy Mackenzie drove to Ann Arbor Friday afternoon to pick up their son. Greg, for the weekend. Greg is in the Univer­ sity of Michigan band and in most of the smaller bands such as the basketball and hockey bands. The hockey band has been traveling the last several weeks and Greg has not been able to get home. Because this was the first weekend after the end of the hockey season, be wanted to spend it at home. The parents drove him back to the universi­ ty Sunday p.m. Jake Murray, wno graduated from Lakewood High School in the class of 1990 is planning a five-year reunion of his classmates that will be held June 24 at Centennial Acres. Any classmates who are planning to attend need to get their reservations back to him at Grace College, P.O. 667, Winona Lake, Ind 46590 A special Easier Fellowship w ill be held at the Woodland United Methodist Church Wednesday, April 12, at 9 a.m. The Rev Kay Pratt from the Dowling Country Chapel U.M.C. will be the guest speaker and soloist. Fellowship and refreshments will follow Everyone is invited. On Sunday, April 19, the Palm Sunday combined Ministerial Association Lenten ser­ vice will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50 east of Lake Odessa and west of Woodbury. The Rev. Ben Ridder of Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church will be the speaker. Several local churches will hold Tcnncbrae (Maundy Thursday) services on Thursday, April 13. The one al Lakewood United Methodist will be al 7 p.m. Tbe Good Friday service, which will be held at 1 p.m. will again be at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. The Rev. Ward Pierce will be the speaker. Get a Tax Break... Donate Your Vehicle! Call (800) 678-LUNG Help fight the #3 killer... lung disease AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. ofMichigan PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: UJ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY - REGION 5 PUBLIC NOTICE Bradford WMte Corporation MMdtovflto Mfchfcan 48333 Docket Na. 5-CWA -95-004 NEWS^byCotnedneluco,, Notic* it h*r*by gtv*n that th* Barry County Zoning Board <4 App*ait will conduct a public hearing for th* following: CASE NO. V-6-95 - Barry County Rental, (appl.cant); Alfred J. Pondl, (property own*r) LOCATION: On th* Eott tid* of S. Bedford Rd (M-37) between th* city limit* and Electric AAotor 5*rvic* building in S*c. X. Hostings Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to allow reduc­ ed number of parking spaces than required. CASE NO. V-7-95 ■ M/C Supply ltd., (applicant) Ed McAAanaway. (property owner). LOCATION: At 2398 S Bwttord Rd. (M-37) on th* West side b*tw**n River < Starr School Rds. in S*c. 29. Hostings Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a vorionc* to erect an ad­ dition to an existing pal* building closer to th* *id*yord than allowed MEETING DATE April 18. 1995 TIME: 7:X P.M. PLACE Community Room in the Courts * low Building at 220 West Court Street Hastings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to pr*s*nf th*ir vi*ws upon on app*al either verbally or in writing will be given th* opportunity to be heard at the abov* mentioned time and place Sit* inspections of th* above described properties will b* completed by th* Zoning Board of Ap pools members the day of th* hearing Persons in ter os ted In accompanying the group should contact the Planning Ottk*. Th* variance application* or* available for public inspection at th* Barry County Planning Of fie*. 220 W. Stat* St.. Hastings. Michigan during th* hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll th* Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information Th* County of Sorry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services such as signers for th* hearing impaired and audio topes of printed materials being considered ot th* meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Sorry individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contort th* County of Barry by writing or colling th* following Michael Brown County Administrator, 220 W Slot* Str**1. Hostings. Ml 49050 (616) 948-4891 Nancy I Bo*rsmo Barry County Ctork PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by Prairieville Township Planning and Zoning Commission on April 19, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the ltem(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. Special Land Use Permit filed by Lavina Arkwright of 12539 Bur­ chett Rd., Plainwell, Ml, 49080 to allow for the placement of a second mobile home on her property for a daughter to assist her physically because of a medical condition. There is a second mobile home on the property that she has agreed to remove from the property. The property Is zoned “A" Agricultural District. 2. Special Land Use Permit filed by Mark Doster of 13003 South Doster Rd., Plainwell, Ml, 49080 for the following home occupa­ tions: a) Office for practice of law, b) Room for teaching piano lessons and c) Existing accessory buildings for retailing arts and crafts/antlques. The property in question Is zoned "A" Agricultural District. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Plan­ ning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are Invited to be present or submit written com­ ments on these special land use permit applications at the address below. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to Individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Prairieville Township Planning and Zoning Commission Elaine Van Niman, Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 6, 1995 — Page 9 American Legion Auxiliary turns 75 By Joyce F. Wetabrvcht I American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 45 ^received a temporary charter Nov. 22, 1922, |jnd a permanent charter on Sept 20. 1923. Hhey moved forward through the depression I y®*rs. holding meetings, helping with various C**nty Pro<r*tna. both in the legion and the conuiwinity. and holding many social ever xs In 1937, the unit held a special prog»rm lo recognize Gold Star Mothers Grace Bauer, the mother of Lawrence J. Bauer. Mrs. Ono Miller, Minnie Cole and Anna Harvey. They the annual Memorial Poppy Days to gain income for lhe rehabilitation program. Etbvin Sayles and Albert Dykstra cooked •°d terv°d their version of "slum" to the auxiliary and legion members. In 1937, there were 41 members. The unit sponsored Camp Fire groups that year. They made and raffled a quilt and sold $112 worth of tickets. At the Christinas party that year. Dorothy Dunlop. President 1949. everyone was to bring a 10-cent gift for exchange Those who had served in the military were paid a bonus in bonds. Barry County had 600 veterans and $300,000 worth of bonds were issued in Barry County. The 4th District held its meeting in Hastings on Jan. 1. 1937. The 40-8. a legion unit nam­ ed for the box cards on the French Railroad which were built to carry 40 men and eight hones, also met at this time. The auxiliary unn of the 40 and 8. known as the 8 and 40 also met tn Hastings on Jan. 31. 1937. The first birthday dinner at which the past presidents and past commanders were recognized was held in March 1937 The auxiliary made 65 sprays which were played on veterans' graves that year. They participated tn the Decoration Day parade. They held Memorial Puppy Days in May 1937. A gas forced air furnace was installed in the post home in July 1937. The history doesn't stale bow they were heating the building before, bu it was probably with a wood coal furnace. On Sept. 30, 1937, they held a card party and cake walk for a joint meeting They played pedro and enbbage. Kim Sigler, prosecuting attorney, and later governor of Michigan, was the keynote speaker al the Armistice Day Banquet on Nov. II. 1937. There were 200 in attendance. There were 60 Christmas baskets packed for needy families in December 1937. The post home was the collection point and the workshop for the several organizations that helped with pecking the baskets and getting Hazelle Hinckley was married Jan. 1. 1938, becoming Hazelle Hinckley Coayer Hazelie Coayer lived to the age of 93, dying in September 1994, the last charter member of Auxiliary Umt No. 45. About 1500 memorial poppies were ordered and distributed And the unit marched in the Decoration Day parade of 1938. la 1938, Unit No. 45 joined the department m raising funds for the Red Cross and the Chw Relief Fund Armistice Day of Nov. 11, 1938. marked the day when the observance became a na­ tional holiday. On the 11th day of the 11th month and the i 1th hour it was decreed that Armistice Day uould be officially observed. Post offices and banks were closed to observe the day. On March 23. 1939. the unit served the legion its 20th birthday dinner There was a dance following the dinner The following past presidents were honored: 1923, Estella Sherwood; 1924, Lutina Andrus; 1925, Mary Sherman; 1926. Irene Potter. 1927, Thelma Hubert. 1928. Onna Leins; 1929. Anna Newton. 1930, Elvira Sayles; 1931, Bernice Palmer; 1932, Mae Mulder. 1933. Mildred Down; 1934. Helen Smelker; 1935. Ethel Foreman; 1936. Florence Wood; 1937, Lydia Rogers; 1938. Zela Cortnght; 1939. Gladys Henry; and 1940. Gladys Henry They held a rummage sale die fall of 1939. as well as a Hallo*-.en Party. They helped the Red Cross and sent money and materials to Otter Lake Billet for the children there On Jao 30. 1940. the auxiliary served a dinner for members of the local draft board There were uneasy rumors of the war movements in Europe and talk of a second World War Lawrence J Bauer Amencan Legion Post No. 45 had a Sons of the Amencan Legion Unit and a Junior Auxiliary Unit An article printed in the Hastings Banner on Feb. 6. 1941 laments; "Have Americans forgotten that they should nse and sand at at­ tention when the United States flag passes by Are we getting to lax in showing our respect for the colors?" A national defence registration was called for in February 1941. This registration of veterans was to establish where they were and the condition of their health, as well as their skills. The United States was preparing for war. On March 20. 1941. there were 30 called up. The legion and auxiliary served them a “shun" supper on April I. 1941. April 4. 1941, was Army Day. This was designed to teach about defense in a peacetime army. The auxiliary held a rummage sale in April to raise funds for their projects. The Giris' State program opened in June 1941. It was held at the University of Michigan. Homemaking, and home economics was the theme of the program. It cost $15 per girl of the 10 days in Ann Arbor The Memorial Poppy program was again earned out by the auxiliary and legion On July 17. 1941. it was noted that the legion and auxiliary were entering a scrap aluminum drive. They collected 360 pounds to be used for defense purposes The auxiliary purchased a new fracture bed for the loan doeet. which was available in the community. They were sewing for the Red Cross each Wednesday afternoon. In 1939, they had begun holding their social meetings in the homes of members and their regular business meetings at the post home. They continued this practice in 1940 and 1941. Grace Bauer. Gold Star Mother of Lawrence J. Bauer visited Hastings in Septen. xr 1941. On Sept. 18. the auxiliary honored her at their meeting. Navy day was held at the post home on Oct. 21. 1941. with the Navy recruiter on hand to sign up any young men who desired to serve in the Navy. There was a "slum" supper on Nov. 5. 1941. which was well attended Angelo Spins was the primary chef. The unit also put on the November birthday party at the V.A. Hospital at Fort Custer on Nov. 12. 1941. They made s large Red Cross Banner, which was hung across State Street during the Armistice Day parade. There was a Civil Defense program put on at the post home for both the legion and auxiliary on Nov. 27. 1941. Dec 7. 1941, is a date firmly planted in the minds of everyone who was alive then and old enough lo have memory. Most of us in that age category know exactly where we were and what we were doing when Pearl Harbor was attack nd by tbe Japanese. Life in the world would he changed forever by this event. A Hastings Banner headline in Aux­ iliary No. 45’s scrapbook stated it quite simp­ ly. "War crxnes to Hastings." And indeed it had. Some things remained dtie same, however. The auxiliary continued to sew for the Red Cross and to aid them in other ways. They aided the school hot lunch programs by donating funds. They again joined in collec­ ting and packing Christmas baskets for the needy. They put on Christmas dinners for the New Idea Club and to the Boy Scouts. In 1942, the auxiliary brought out the Vic­ tory Cook Book. Gladys Lee was the publicity chairman Gas rationing became reality on Dec. 1. 1942. A janitor was hired to care for the building on Jan. 7, 1943. The auxiliary voted to put i $5 for six months as their share of his wages. For the legion birthday gift, it was voted to give them $100. Rationing of shoes, sugar and processed foods began in February and March of 1943. with meat, fat and cheese being added to the list of rationed items by April 1. 1943. Esther Fed was nominated for president on April 1. 1943. She was not elected in the Aug. 5 election. Gladys Henry was There were 67 members in 1943. The auxiliary voted to pay the legion $50 per month for rent of meeting space. Bingo parties were held in the fall of 1944 to earn money for Christmas cards with a $1 bill in them to be sent to servicemen. They earned $21.15 on the first party. A funeral luncheon was served to the family of T.S.K. Reid in October of 1943 Aa honor roll of area service men and women and a collection of pictures of them was begun. Bingo profits in November 1943 were $30.65. A bingo "outfit" was purchased In January and February of 1945, the aux­ iliary collected new decks of playing cards to send io the Veterans Facility in Grand Raptds. There was a birthday banner given by the auxihary for the legion. They held Memorial Poppy Days again with a new group of veterans in the hospital making them, and a new group of veterans and families needing tneir ncip On May 8, 1945. the war in Europe ended on V-E day and on Sept. 2, 1945, the war with Japan ended with V-J Day. The unit served dinners for the Sate Highway Commission and for 4-H leaders earning $22.09 The Christmas party featured a 25-cent gift exchange on Dec. 16. 1943. The cost of the refreshments was divided among those pre­ sent. Anna Spins told about Christmas in Greece. The roll call question was "Where is your family service man this Christmas?" They voted to give $5 worth of meat and processed food rationing samps toward Christmas baskets for the needy They were able to put together two baskets of food for two families Ou Jan. 6. 1944, there were 54 senior members and seven junior members A "Hard Times Party" was held in January 1944 A poppy poster contest was held in May 1944. The winners were: Class fl. first place, sixth grade. Joan Slocum; Class f2. first (Part Two) Zala Cortright, President 1938. place. Harland Guernsey, second place Joe Hubert; Class fl fust place. Herman Maurer, second piece Barbara Tietz. A Mother’. Day party was j’ven on May 11. 1944 for Navy mothers as well as the mothers of all servicemen. The July meeting was a picnic at Tyden Park. Two girls were sent to Girls' Sate in 1944; Loraine Schantz and Charlene Cappon $10 was given to the War Fund Drive In December they packed boxes for hospitalized World War 11 veterans. The Jan. 4. 1945. meeting was cancelled due to a very heavy snow storm. On Jan. 18. the unit held a sliding party at the home of Helen Sharp Some members played cards rather than play­ ing in the snow. In March of 1945 the Otter Lake Children's Billet request donations of bedding and pa­ jamas. and, as usual. Uftft No. 45 came through. The Cards and Greeting Chairman com­ plained about not being able to find ap­ propriate sympathy and "thinking of you" cards. A War Conference was held Aug. 25 and 26 in Detroit Gladys Henry attended it. She reported that it was a very informative con­ ference, but she gave no clue as to its contents. At the Oct. 4, 1945. meetig it is noted in the minutes that "The condition of the hall discused! A house cleaning session was scheduled at the Oct. 18 meeting. A lock was installed on the auxiliary closet and a light was put in it. Beatrice Pierucki, president of 4th District, spoke to the auxiliary and promoted a Past Presidents' Club. The Birthday Dinner was held at the Parish House on March 15, 1946. A gift of $100 was given to the American Legion. They held a rummage sale on April 26 and 27 to raise funds. Mary Jane Clark was the 1946 Girts' State representative In September material was zxirchased to make new curtains for the loung kitchen and bathroom, and to Kern Tone (a i early water­ based paint) the walls of the I Junge, and to clean the draperies in lhe mee.mg room. Vonda Webb was the Girls Sate repre sen Olive for 1947. A set of rules was drawn up by Esther Fen and presented for approval. Il was feh that the auxiliary needed better con­ trol of the use of the equipment in the closet The Past Presidents Parley organization met on Sept. 18. 1947 The first meeting was held on Sept. 10. 1947. Six past presidents attend­ ed. (This apparently didn't succeed as on Jan. 5, 1950, it was again discussed as a possibility.) Patricia Davis was the 1940 Girls' Sate representative $50 was sent lo the streptomycin fund and jam and jelly was collected for the American Legion Hospital in Battle Creek. At the November 1947 meeting, the ladies complained about the downstairs lavatory and sent Norma Foote to see the legion about repairing it, which she did and they did. The Children's Billett at Otter Lake needed a child's chair II was decided to send them a chair and a donation of money. The Red Cross blood bank sought donors and help from lhe unit The Armstxx Day Dinner, a Christmas par ty ror the men from Percy Jones and the pur­ chase of clothing for three needy veterans' families with money from lhe auxiliary mat­ ched by money from the legion kept the unit busy up to the end of the year. The new year sailed with a membership of 56. A "slum" supper was held on Jan. 20. 1948. to sun the year off right In April 1948. grave markers noting aux­ iliary membership were ordered for the graves of Mrs. Bauer. Mrs. Moore. Mrs. Wood, Mrs Schantz. Mrs. Eaton. Mrs. Skin­ ner and Mrs McKibbon. A Halloween Party costume party was held on Oct. 21 "No mask, pay a fine." Frank Scott cooked the "slum" supper on Nov 18. 1948 Gifts for the V.A. Gift Shop cost the unit $22.06 and were purchased in September of 1948 The gift shop requested four gifts for men. four gifts for women or girls and two for children, not to cost less than SI or more than $5 Forty-five children came to the children's Christmas party There was a dinner, a Christmas tree with gifts and sacks of candy and apples Hugo Walton dramatized several recorded songs The account said "Hugo is really clever at interpreting and doing these impressions ' Dr. D.D Walton did magic tricks to entertain the children, young and old A joint Christmas party with the legion was held, with gifts brought in by members to go to several selected children. A 50-cent gift ex­ change was held for members and the Gifts for Yanks program gifts were brought in They also collected jam and canned fruit for the Legion Hospital, which was brought to the party held on Dec 16. 1948 Twenty-five decks of play mg cards were collected and sent to Grand Rapids Veterans' Facility in February 1949. Handkerchiefs were sent to veterans in the Ann Arbor V.A. Hospital for them to send to their mothers on Mother's Day. The birthday dinner was held at the parish house, which rented for $15. The meal was served for $1.50 per plate. This included the entertainment for the evening. The auxiliary gave the legion $ 100 for a birthday gift. There were 86 reservations for the dinner, but they didn't make expenses for the evening The Children's Billet needed new bed linens. $10 was sent to them and lhe auxiliary also sent the Red Cross $25. They were sav­ ing dimes in coin cards to be used by the legion building fund Esther Fea had managed the loan closet voluntarily for many years. The unit voted to pay her $5 per month to continue to do this job. The loan closet had been stocked by donated items and by selling magazines for Crowell-Collier publishers. This program allowed them to keep the loan closet supplied with durable medical equipment which they loaned or rented to the ill and handicapped in the community who needed it. The unit served 75 Consumers Powers Co. employees a dinner and 25 cents per plate. Lydia Rogers was chairman. They cleared $14 on March 31. 1949. On April 4. they served 50 Consumers Power Union members a ham dinner. Lee Haney was the chairman. In March of 1949, the auxiliary held a magazine sale to raise funds for the loan closet, which included a new hospital bed and mattresses and an over the bed able Thirteen members of legion and auxiliary attended 4th District at Berrien Springs. Post No. 45 won the attendance contest, taking the honors from Watervliet, which had the record for attendance for several years. Elaine Beckwith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Beckwith, was lhe auxiliary's represen­ tative to Girls Stale in 1949 A new location and new building for the post home was in the discussion stages in May of 1949. The legion membership was listed as 315. An article included in the history for 1949 reads as follows: "30 years ago. (1929) 1500 came lo a bam dance at Roy Fuller's bam in Carlton Township. The dance was sponsored by Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 and Auxiliary Unit No 45. Jep Bisbee. 87. a famed square dance fiddler, and his wife, age 84. drummer, played music for the dance, which lasted until 2:30 a.m. "Heavy rains fell during the evening and turned the parking field into a sea of mud. A neighbor and his team of hones was needed to get the 100 or so cars parked there out of the mud. The only casualty was Ed Potter who put his shoulder out of joint while pusiung on cars." The American Legion and Auxiliary cleared $400 from this event. In April of 1949, the unit decided to sell vanilla. They sold it in 12-oz. bottles for 89 cents, splitting the income 50-50. By Sept. 1, they had sold $77.52 worth. In 1995 the unit still sells vanilla as a source of income. The delegate to the department convention was allowed $50 to attend. Dues were raised again in September 1949 to $2.25. The unit voted to only charge members $2 and to earn money to pay the extra 25 cents for everyone. The legion invited the auxiliary to a "slum" supper on Nov. II, 1949. The coin cards for the building fund were turned over to the legion, and junior members dues in­ creased to $1. They held a rummage sale on Dec. 2 and 3 to raise money for Christmas needs. They made $17.21 from the sale. They gave $10 for a needy child.f Presidents during this decade included: 1941, Donna Harrington Wilkins; 1942, Leon Fredrick; 1942, Alma Larsen; 1944. Gladys Henry; 1945. Gladys Henry; 1946. Hazelle Coayer. 1947, Lydia Rogers; 1948. Lydia Rogers; 1949, Dorothy Dunlap; and 1950. Ada Bogan (To be coctimred) L-- 1 1 HELP WANTED - MANAGEMENT TRAINEE Experience helpful but we will train the right individual Applicants must be able to work well wtth the public Apply at...All D OIL Performance Plus Quick Lube 430 W. STATE STREET - HASTINGS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 1995, commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered Include, In brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Cal Koolker and Jack Morren for razonIng of properly located on the West side of M37, North of Irving Road and South of Whitmore Road (see map). The property Is currently zoned “R3" Mobile Home Park & Plat. The applicants seek rezonlng to the " R1” Residential Single Family. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed amendment at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan and the zoning map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. Written comments will be received from any Interested persons concerning the foregoing application by the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on April 11, 1995, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes ot printed material being considered at the hearing to Individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxili­ ary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or the telephone number listed below. All Interested persons are invited to oe present at the aforesaid time and place. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Barbara Bedford, Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49056-9725 (616) 948-2194 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 6. 1995 Southeastern students celebrate ‘March is Reading Month’ LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — DUouh hoe bwc mode in the conditions of o mortgage mod. by Micho.1 W. Slob o« mo and Janke Kay Siebesma. his wife. to First F*!*ol of Michigan. Mortgage, dated August 19. 1991. and recorded on August 22. 1991. in Lib* S22. on pogo 37. Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the do*, hereof the sum of Ninety Five Thousand Nine Hundred Eight and 30/100 Dollars (395.90B.30). inching totorert at 9.75% per Cnd* the power of sal. contain*! in said mor»r og. and fh. statute In such cos. mod. and pro­ vided. notic. to hereby given that said mortgog. will be foreclosed by a sol. of the mortgog*! premie*. or some part oi them. ot public vendue, at the east door entrance to the Court Hous. In Hastings. Michigan, at IfrOO odoch A.M.. local Tim., on May 11, 1995. Sold pr*ni»* ar. situated in th. Township of Thomoppk. Barry County. Michigan, and ar. THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION B. TOWN 4. NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION WHICH IS 335.0 FEET SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 2*0.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 127.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LME OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 20B.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LME OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH B9 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 208.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LME OF VUD SECTION TO THE EAST LME OF SAID SEC DON. THENCE NORTH 3*5.4 FEET ALONG THE EAST LME OF SAID SECTION TO A POMT WHICH IS 4*5.0 FEET SOUTH FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, THENCE SOUTH B9 DEGREES 34 MINUTES WEST 398.90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LME OF THE SOUTHEaST 1 /4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 /4 TO A POMT WHICH S 934.0 FEET EAST FROM THE WEST LME OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 /4 OF THE SOUTHEAST I /4. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 0* MRWTU 30 SECONDS WEST *32.7 FEET PARALLH WITH THE WEST LME OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE SOUTH LME OF SAID SEC DON. THENCE NORTH M DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST *5.47 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGMNMG. SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THAT PART LYMG EAST OF A LME WHICH IS 33.0 FEET WEST FROM AND P ARALLH WITH THE EAST LME OF SAID SECTION AND ALSO OVER THAT PART LYMG SOUTH OF A UNS WHICH tS 33.0 FEET NORTH FROM ANO PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LME OF SAID SECTION I.D MB- 14XW-012-00. During th. sbr months immediately following the safe. the property may be redeemed. except that In the event that the property to determined to be abandon*! pursuant to MCLA 800.3241a. th. pro­ perty may be redeemed during the 30 days im­ mediately following th. sale. Doted: March 22. 1995 wt - _ - reoerw r - a ■ • - r o* _j mtcragon, i (— o nfll rvrui. — N. MteM Hwrtw. tnUN) 1001 Woodword. 1W DoTrol'. Ml 40326 File No. 95-21 *14-SE Estate of RUBY HUGHES. Deceased Security No. 364-18-4970 TO ALL INTERESTED PStSONS: The third grade class had a presentation about Colorado and the other Rocky Mountain states. They then sang ’Rocky Mountain High.’ The students at Southeastern Elementary in Hastings celebrated the end of "March ia Reading Month' with an assembly. The students exceeded their goal of reading 50,000 pages during the month, actually reading 75,000. or the equivalent of 1,500 books. Because the students met their goal. Principal Chris Warren did a short hula dance in a grass skirt for the students. He then read to them from a selection of books The fourth graders used the alphabet to help describe Indiana to their schoolmates (4/T Social 300 Personal Hastings Michigan 4905*. and who died on 3/11/95. raquatinj that fh. heirs at law of the decedent bo determined: and reguesting also that the will of the deceased dated January IB. 1995. bo ■.. s , — aomtnec —rc- rs r rooms. ureawors ot me oeceasoa ar. novntea mat an doims ogams! the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to th. (proposed) personal representative or to both th. probat. court and th. (proposed) personal representative within four months of the dot. of publication of thia notk. Notic. ia further given that the estate will then bo assigned to entitlod persons appearing of record. March 77. 1995 WHItom M. Doherty (P419M) DIMMERS McPHRLIPS 1 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Harttoga. MJ 4905* (*I8) 945-9998 Virginia Van Nortwick 3*7 Port Av.. Bath. Crwh. Mi 49017 (4/*) Theee first grade students sang two songs about their state, CaWomia One of the songs was sung to the tune of the Mickey Mouse song Each dass selected a state to study throughout March. During the assembly, the classes did performances based on the states they picked. Here the kindergarten does a hula dance in honor ot Hawaii. PENNOCK, continued from page 1 Planning Commission Member Fred Koggc then said Pennock's board of direc­ tors are "thinking of themselves, they're not thinking of the residents." Adrounie added. This board is here to see things get done that are in the best interests of its citizens... I don't want to be on a board of directors for the hospital. 1 want to be a director of how land is used to the benefit of its citizens." But Mayor Mary l^ou Gray said that It is lhe applicant s choice whai they apply for. We only suggest. I don't think it’s our place to stongarm them. It’s our place to decide on the basis of their request." But another Planning Com mission mem­ ber, James Wiswell, said that the essential problem for tbe project, in a nutshell, is lo­ cating a day care center on little Walnut Street. "h's going to be a tough act to put a day care center in there," he sai 1. "We re asking, couldn’t you put it on (hot pital-owned land on) State Street or where Flexfab has its headquarters?" Cameron said that a church or school eas­ ily could go in at the Walnut site with little resistance and he didn't see the difference between them and a day care center. Koggc said. "This is lhe third the hospital 7^ has come before tbe Planning Commission (in recent years) and tbe people are upset again." He was referring to Pennock's project to build Pennock Village, a senior citizens’ apartment complex next to the hospital. The final set of questions revolved around tbe possibility of building a vertical parking ramp next to the hospital rather constructing a parking kx across the street. Cameron said Pennock opposes that op­ tion because it costs "20 times" as much to build a ramp as it docs a lot. "We're being asked here to look at an issue that wasn't part of the project," added Buy’HomeCiest Cabinetry Microwave Gel a Free Whirlpool Disposer Ot Your Choice 01 One Disposer E20PC irlpool Whirlpool Appliance At A Steal! What o deol' Buy any style ol HomeCresI cabinetry and gel a Whirlpool appliance al a steal1 You’ll find a wide selection of cabinets lo choose from — featuring quality solid wood doors — in today's hottest styles and finishes, including *32 styles •4 different woods • oak. ash. hickor/ and maple •European style laminates •white raised panel doors ■MOShoi March 11 Through April 30. 1995 For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group er*. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast. fair, friendly service. boat insurance. Ac«*t GARY BEGG AGENCY 126 S McNgw. Hartinga. Ml <9056 BaahttM' 9454454 Fn:Mf-9914 Carpet, Vinyls. Ceramic Tile. 105 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 Replacement Windows Building and Remodeling (517) 852-3906 KITCHEN t PATH DESIGN Make U.S. Savings Bo^ds part of your retirement savings program. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Auto, Hom*, LH*. ConvMrctil Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat. 9 to 12 1 having all your major towr­ Call a Farmers Agent for Cabmptry which can approve it. reject it, set another public hearing or send it back to the com-. mission for more work. Discover ihe advantage of ance coverage with Farm­ auto. He. fire, commercial, HomeCrestii Gordon. Before tbe commission decided on the. public bearing date, Gty Planner Tun John­ son noted that a recommendation must be<t made on the project to City Council within 75 days of its March 6 meeting, which would be May 19. Johnson also stressed that when consider­ ing the entire project, it is not possible to ap­ prove the expansion without also agreeing to the parking lot. The expansion would eat up more parking spaces, creating a need for more. Kogge, commenting on Johnson's re­ marks, said that in order for a positive rec­ ommendation to be given to council, tbe commission must believe that tbe project will not affect the surrounding neighborhood negatively. In asking for setting lhe public hearing da-c, Cameron said of the project. "It's a well thought out reasonable plan. We’d like to move on to tbe public bearing and hear comments from tbe people." If tbe Planning Commission recommends lhe project, it goes before lhe City Council.I i For more information, write U.S. Savings Bonds. Washington. DC 20226. For a recorded message of current rate information, call jf I-800-4US BOND I-800-487-2663 i A �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 6, 1995 — Page 11 Hastings Middle School 2nd marking period honor roll announced HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL Honor Roil for 2nd Marking Period Ended January- 20. 1995 8th Grade HIGH HONORS 3.50 to 4.00 •Marc Haywood. ‘Andrea Larkc. ‘Michael Lipsiraw. ‘Destiny Seeber. ‘Erika Simpson. Karen Herbstreilh. Jessica Huss. Stephanie Donalds. Rebecca Johnston. Jon Styf. Allyson Morgan. Amber Reid. David Barnum. Jim Beachnau. Amber Christensen. Sally Edger. Justin Gordenski. Luke Noteboom. Josh Dickinson. Andrea Pond. Amanda Strickland. Suzanne Miller. Leslie Ockerman. Tara Stockham. Laura Thomas. Tom Edmonds. Adam Furrow. Danielle Golnek. Steven Storrs. Beau Mason. Patti Stockham. Bethany Amen. Matt Bradley. Houston Malone. Amy Songer. Joey Hawkins. Bethany Miles. Charles Thomas. Dennis Eagle. Nicole Earl. Erica Fulmer, Ty Greenfield. Paul Redbum. Mike Wank. 8th Grade Honors X10 to 3.49 Jordan Brehm. Jennifer Bergstrom. Angela Boger. Scott Sawyer. Levi Solmes. David Parker. Ashley Bowerman. Danika Dorcy. Christina Lancaster. Alicia Cooney. James Storms. Anna Lewis. Laura Storm. Adam Whitney. Sarah Bolthouse. Jeff Doozan. Lucus Reaser, Natalie Acheson. Enc Babcock. Kari Gregory. Elissa Koetje. Michael Sheehan. Andy Keller. Eric Meek. Brooke Norris. Erin Englehart. Tyson Walther. Sth Grade Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Sindi Felzke. Derek Johnson. Nick Remley. Zach Woodley. Megan Baker, Rebecca Can. Ken Hoxwonh. Bethany Olson, Cheri Baker. Sarah Byington. Josh Warren. Heidi Wilkins 7 th Grade High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 •Katie Allerding. ‘Danielle Bowman. •Carolyn DeWitt. ‘Michellle Griggs, ‘Valerie Heffelbower. ‘Bobbie Henney. ‘Susan Hubbard, ‘Ivy Malone, ‘Samantha Miller. •Toni Myers, ‘Steven Obreiter. ‘Sarah Penrod. ‘Andrew Safie. ‘Heidi Schmidt, ‘Brandon Willard. ‘Molly Woods. Sarrah Gregory. Rachel Smith. Daniel Johnston. Robert Swiatek, Amber Wilde. Jason Bailey, Rebecca Casarez. Catherine Case. Josh Doe. Sherri Gregory, Laura Hubert. Amy Milller. Courtney Sinclair, Lauren Stineman, Jennifer Hodges, Virginia Jennings. Nicole Matthews, Chad Sanborn, Dustyin Sanders, Brice Schoemer. Ben Shaw. Samantha Snow. Sam Stafford, Jeff Weiden, Josh Woodard. John Eggers. Laura Raffler, Amanda Buskirk. Jennifer Droll. Heather Girrbach, Jolene Griffin. Kevin Gerlinger. Corey Thompson. Caleb Boithouse, Jerad Crump. Dana Reed. Kyle Winkler. Amy Schiedel. Josh Alderson. Amanda Bursley, Jessica Crowley, Isaac Mbrhrtck .SieeU. Lindsey Kara*, Heather Stephanie Komondy. Christy Anderson. Jewca Gole. Man Peake. Kathryn Williams. 7th Grade Honors XI0 to 3.49 John Forbes, Jay Campbell. Samantha Goodenough. Matt Lawrence. Brian Loftus, Stan McKelvey. Bridgett Service. Caseyd Stormes, Tiffany Swift. Michael Courtright. Courtney Halllifax, Kristen Keech, Leah Pumford. Jenny Taylor. Pam Weatherly. Naomi Gallaghei. Bracken Burd. Nick Dehne. Amanda Knickerbocker. Joe Manin. Erica Barnum. Ryan Eltzroth. Katharine Jones. Nick Mainstone. Angela Miller. Jeremy Peake. Jeremy Bishop. Amanda Leinaar. Annie Mead. Melinda Meaney. Leteia Pennington. Mary Wright. Amber Lippert. Brook Bennett. Amber Boger. Jamie Clark. Amiee Hawbaker. Cory Micel. Amanda Williams. Ryan Armour. Erika Main. Amy Forman. Curt Norris. 7th Grade Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Erin Allerding, Stephanie Conrad. DAnyclle Eaton, Sean Fortier. Matt Larsen. Ron Whgiting. Shannon Belles. Marie Carpenter. Mary Craven. Stephen Garner, Bryon Keeler, Genie Lukasiewicz. Andy McBrian. Jamie Philo. Margharet Reges. Chris Sides. Jill Williams. Shawna Woody. 6<h Grade High Honors 330 to 4.00 ‘Sarah Barry, ‘Jill Dimond. ‘Heather Drumm. ‘Man Gergen, ‘Elizabeth Gibbons, ‘Lindsay Hemerling. ‘Lauren Hendrix. •Melissa Hodges, ‘Leland Jennings, ‘Aaron Keller. • Elizabeth King. ‘Jered Leo. ‘Adam Miller, ‘Samantha Oakland, ‘Jenesa.1 Rude. •Margaret Schirmer. ‘Karey Schlachter. •Heidi Skchroeder. ‘Jacob Simpson. ‘Phoenix Spaulding, ‘Daniellle Swift. ‘Starlight Tyrrell, ‘Kristen Wildem. •Jessica Winebrenner. ‘Taylor Wisner. ‘Kelli Zerbel. Joann Bailey. Adam Branch, Derek Brookmeyer. Jeremy Butler, Lori Eberhart, Amy Hermcnitt, Justin Huss, Jon Katje. Mark Lockwood. Rachel MacKenzie, Jason Olmstead, Shannon Pietrangelo, Chad Ray. Matt Schnackenberg, Hannah Schroeder, Lindsay Vanaman. Tom Williams. Cathy Anderson. Dorothy Clemens, Juanita Coy, Raechelle Easey. Steven Flohr. Tess Fryklind. Paul Henney. Amanda Hoke, Kim Karmes, Amanda Markley, Amanda Martin. Travis Milieson, Kylee O’Her an, Rhonda Pennepacker. Kristi Spurgeon. Derek Strickland. Gena Tormen, Amber Travis, Isaac Weeks. Katherine Welton. Sara Williams. David Wright. Andy Benningfield. Brandon Dahn. Jason Gallagher, Amanda Hause, Lindsey Hill, Amanda Hoffman, Daniel Holman, Lindsey Lambert. Elizabeth Meek, Ben Newsted. Andrew Powell. Katharine Rogers. Todd Smith. Luke Storm. Thomas Varney, Richard Wank, Natasha Ward. Lucas Waters. Miranda Workman. 6th Grade Honors 3.10 to 3.49 Brett Allen, Cassie Ames, Regina Argo. Beth Aspinall, Brianne Beach. Nick Bishop. Clayton Case, Diane Eerdmans, Lacey Fassett. Katherine Feldpausch. Jamie Howell. Brenda Hurless, Amber Jenks, Brandy Kenyon, Travis Robinson. Gregory Seeber, Sean Tefft, Josh Trumble. Crystal Krepps. Josh Boulter. Jocelynn Brown, Jessica Carn*. Paul Coacarelli. Josh Desvoignes. Bill Fox. Heather Hinckley. Jason Kopf. Chris SensingHuisman. Jamie Smith, Fred Thomas. Amanda Lee. Tim Cole. Robert Demond. Roselee Hostetler. Lucas Overmire. Garry Pettit, Amanda Phillips. Christina Pyle. Brian Sutfm, Kathryn Walton. 6th Grade Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Monique Acheson. Rex Foreman. Michael RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on April 11,1995 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, as required under the orovislons of the Township Rural Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed rezoning of land located on the south side of M43 lo Green Street Property #08-13-013-004-00. The property is currently zoned "C" Commercial and will be considered for rezoning to the “C-1”, “C-2”, “C-3' and “C-4" zoning district. The Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendment at or following the public hearing. Written documents will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on April 11,1995, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, or Area Map pertinent to the foregoing may examine same at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on April 11, 1995, and may further examine the same at said public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING/PLANNING COMMISSION BY: Dorothy Flint, Secretary Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 Hamp, Aaron Hanman. Robert Johnson. Frank Logan. Lennie Smith. Carrie Snell. Tyler Whitney. •Indicates 4 00 HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL Honor Roll for 3rd Marking Period Ended March 24. 1995 8th Grade HIGH HONORS 330 fO 4.00 ‘Danielle Golnek. ‘Andrea Larke. ‘Pat Ochoa. ‘Andrea Pond. ‘Erika Simpson. Marc Haywood, Brooke Rizor. Destiny Seeber. Justin Gordenski. Erica Fulmer, Karen Herbstreith. Steven Storrs. Amanda Strickland. Beth Miles. Beth Arnett, anna Lewis. Michael Lipstraw, Allyson Morgan, Laura Storm. David Barnum. Joey Hawkins. Jes&ka Huss. Amber Reid. Levi Solmes. Josh Dickinson. Dennis Eagle. Houston Malone. Scott Sawyer. Nicole Earl. Christina Lancaster. Alicia Cooney, Stephanie Donalds, Jerek Johnson. Patti Stodkham, Tara Stockham. Jon Styf, Jim Beachnau. Matt Bradley. Amber Christensen, Brian Dunn. Sally Edger, Jason McCarty, Brad Myers, Ty Greenfield. Laura Thomas. Jeff Doozan. Adam Furrow. Beau Mason. Suzanne Miller. David Parker. Mike Wank. Sth Grade Honors 3.10 to 3.49 Naomi Nicholson. Eric Meek. Jason Miller. Mike Nystrom. Leslie Ockerman. Sarah Byington. Elizabeth Lonergan, Jesse Mackenzie, Tyson Walther. Ken Hoxworth, Kari Gregory, Angela boger. Elizza Koetje, Heather Heath, Tom Edmonds. Lee Hays, A J. O’Heran, Lucus Reaser, Sindi Felzke. Brooke Norris. Nick Remley, Amy Songer. Sara Fliearman. Emily Hallifax. Elizabeth Kidder. Josh Warren, Sarah Bolthouse. Jason Flohr. Natalie Acheson, Ben Bowman, Adam Whitney. Zach Woodley. Megan Baker. Paul Redbum. Callie Shumway, Erin Englehart, Jim Storms. 8th Grade Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Shawnda Johnson. Ken Thompson. Katie Miller. Kristen Schlachter. Sara Allerding. Jenny Bergstrom. Nick Bumford, Rober Cole. Carrie Hess. Todd Schantz, Shaneli Weiler. Heidi Wilkins. 7th Grade High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 •Katie Allerding. ‘Danielle Bowman. •Rebecca Casarez, ‘Carolyn DeWitt. ‘John Eggers. ‘Michelle Griggs. ‘Valerie Heffelbower. ‘Virginia Jennings, ‘ivy Malone. ‘Toni Myers. ‘Steven Obreiter. •Sarah Penrod, ‘Laura Raffler. ‘Dana Reed. •Chad Sanborn. ‘Heidi Schmidt. ‘Rachel Smith, ‘Samantha Snow, ‘Sam Stafford. Sherri Gregory, Samantha Miller. Molly Woods, Catherine Case, Michael Courtright, Jessica Gole, Sarrah Gregory, Jolene Griffin, Bobbie Henney. Susan Hubbard. Courtney Sinclair. Amber Wilde, Jay Campbell. Jessica Crowley, Kevin Gerlinger, Brian Loftus, Stan McKelvey. Margaret Reges, Ben Shaw. Brandon Willard, Josh Woodard. Amy Schiedel, Pam Weatherly, Jenny Hodges. Christy Anderson. Callie Girrbach, Lindsey Karas, Kristen Keech, Matt Peake, Andrew Safie, Kathryn Williams, Kyle Winkler, Amber Lippert. Josh Alderson, Katrina Coblentz, Amiee Hawbaker. Dan Johnston. Brice Schoemer, Corey Thompson. Laura Hubert, Amy Miller. Lauren Stineman, Stephanie Komondy, Erin Allkerding, Shannon Belles, Brook Bennett. Marie Carpenter, robert Swiatek. Amanda Buskirk, Jered Crump, Josh Doe, John Forbes, Heather Girrbach, Heather Rose, Jenny Taylor, Tabatha Walker, Shawna Woody. GIRL, Jerry and Lee Ann Thurber Brigg of Lawton. Oklahoma are proud to announce tbe arrival of their baby daughter. Elicia Ann. bom al Reynolds Army Hospital on .March 6. 1995 at 1:38 p.m., weighing 7 lbs., 12ozs. and 19 VS inches long. Proud grandparents are Bob and Pat Champion and Jerry and Cindy Briggs of Hastings. Great-grandparents are Gaylord and Marguerite Slocum. Shirley Chaffer and Elvah Briggs also of Hastings. BOY, Matthew James, bom at Blodgett Memorial Hospital on March 14 at 5:37 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew DeCamp of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 10 ozs. and 21 in­ ches long. GIRL, Amanda June, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 18 at 11:08 p.m. to Spencer arid Tabatha Strickland. Delton, weighing 8 lbs., 6M ozs. and 2114 inches long GIRL, Kayla Marie Thornton, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on March 19 at 5:36 p.m. to Flora Lynd and Al Thornton, Nashville, weighing 6 lbs.. 9 ozs. and 19Vi inches long. BOY. Zakary Kenneth. bom at Pennock Hospital on March 20 at 6:12 p.m. to Ryan and Brandi Stubblefield. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 6 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Ryan Scott Knoll, bom at Blodgett Hospital. Grand Rapids on March 21. 1995 at 5:26 a.m. to Eric and Jamie (Sunton) Knoll. Byron Center. Ryan weighed 11 lbs. and was 23 inches long. He is welcomed by proud grandparents Klaus and Goldie Knoll of Byron Center. Albert and Belinda Stanton and Tom and Daria Hammond of Hastings. GIRL, Anna Rose Cizek. boro at Olathe Medical Center. Olathe. Ks. on Feb. 12. 1995 at 12:51 p.m to Ron and Julie (Comgan) Cizek. Olathe. Ks., weighing 9 lbs.. 6 ozs. and 20'o inches long She has a big brother. Alexander, three years old. Her grandparents are Bill and Kay Corrigan and Jim and Frieda Jaynes, both of Hastings Fred and Elsie Cizek of Traer. Iowa Great grandmother. Carolina Arens of Hastings 7th Grade Honors 3.10 to 3.49 Caleb Bolthouse. Joe Martin. Rebecca McCarty. Matt Lawrence. Cory Micel. Angela Miller. Isaac Solmes. Tiffany Swift, Jeff Weiden. Allen Miller. Nick Deline. Shawn Rosenberger. Jill Williams. Mary Wright, Addam Clack, Jamie Clark. Natosha Coy. Dan Deming. Nicole Matthews, Dustin Sanders. Amy Forman. Stephen Gamer. Andrew Soya. Ryan Armour. Robert Shafer. Amber Boger. Sean Fortier. Casey Stormes. Jenny Froli, Melinda Meaney, Andrew Misak, Leah Pumford. Jenelle Nichols. Mike Branch, Amanda Leinaar. Ron Whiting. Curtis Norris. 7th Grade Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Jason Bailey, Naomi Gallagher, Lee Houghtalin, Katharine Jones, Erik Keeler. Matt Larsen, Erika Main. Heather Richie. Mike Bassett. Danyelle Eaton. Brandon Eddy. Courtney Hallifax, Genie Lukasiewicz. Dusty Lundstru, Hristie McCarty, Jeremy Peake. Jamie Philo. Emily Pierce, Erica Swiatek, Megan Verus, Adam Winegar. Mike Wolfe. 6th Grade High Honors 330 to 430 •Cathy Anderson. ‘Joann Bailey. ‘Heather Drumm. ‘Matt Gergen, ‘Elizabeth Gibbons. •LLindsay Hemerling, ‘Lauren Hendrix. •Mellisxa Hodges, ‘Justin Huss, ‘Leland Jennings, ‘Jon Katje, ‘Elizabeth King, ‘Mark Lockwood. ‘Adam Miller, ‘Samantha Oakland, ‘Jeneasa Rude, ‘Margaret Schinner. •Matt Schnackenberg, ‘Heidi Schoreder, •Jacob Simpson, ‘Kristi Spurgeon, ‘Danielle Swift. ‘Lindsay Vanaman, ‘Kristen Wildem. •Thomas Williams, ‘Jessica Winebrenner. •Taylor Wisner. ‘Kelli Zerbel. Brandi Colvin. Brandon Dahn, Jill Dimond, Amy Hermenitt. Amanda Hoke, Aaron Keller, Jered Leo. Rachel MacKenzie. Ben Newsted. Rhonda SPIKEHORN TktUk Story of john E. Mrvtr MdopnsMoaCoMamafr Encyclopedia coverage of Spike's lurtxiieni life stretching from 1870 to 1959. Over 125 photos, maps, and drawings. Concise & comprehensive. Fully indexed The only book ever writ­ ten about him. Hardcover, over- TO ORDER Send S18 (pp) to: Spikehorn Creek Camp 2251 North Ciane Ave. Harrison. Ml 4M25 S<1U at Hastings Office Supply Church & State. Hastings Pennepacker. Shannon Pietrangelo, Chad Ray. Karey Schlachter. Hannah Schroeder. Phoenix Spaulding. Starlight Tyrrelll. Isaac Weeks. Katherine Welton. Josh Trumble. Brett Allen. Cassie Ames, Sarah Barry. Derek Brookmeyer. Dorothy Clemens. Raechelle Easey. Tess Fryklind. Paul Henney. Heather Hinckley. Amanda Markley. Amanda Martin, Elizabeth Meek. Travis Milieson. Luke Storm. Derek Strickland. Gena Tormen. Thomas Varney, Natasha Ward, Lucas Waters. David Wright. Daniel Holman. Brianne Beach. Andrew Benningfield. Adam Branch. Jocelynn Brown. Jeremy Butler. Clayton Case. Tim Cole, Juanita Coy, Jessica Dauber. Rex Foreman. Jason Gallagher. Brenda Hurless, Kim Karmes, Lindsey Lambert. Kylee O’Heran, Christina Pyle. Richard Wank. Miranda Workman. Amber Travis. 6th Grade Honors X10 to X49 Monique Acheson. Robert Demond. Steven Flohr. Lindsey Hill, Jamie Howell. Brandy Kenyon, Jason Kopf Andy Powell. Katharine Rogers. Greg Seeber. Brian Sutfin, Sean Tefft. Kevin Jarman. Clint Howard, Crystal Krepps. Lennie Smith, Regina Argo. Rebecca Arias. Jessica Carns, Lacey Fassett, Katherine Feldpausch, Jenny Guidet, Aaron Hartman, Kitt Hoffman, Roselee Hosteller. Nurisa Mancuso. Lucas Overmire, Kathryn Walton. Beth Aspinall, Nick Bishop, Lori Eberhart, Amanda Hause, Jason Olmstead. Garry Pettit, Jamie Smith, Came Snell. Fred Thomas. Todd Smith. 6th Grade Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Josh Boulter, Josh Desvcignes, Diane Eerdmans, Man Gieselc. Amy Herbst. Holly Krepps, Kara McKeough, Josh Orman. ‘Indicates 4 XX) YOUR CREDIT MAY NOT BE AS BAD AS YOU THINK! Missed a few payments, Lost your job, or even filed bank­ ruptcy doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a new or pre-owned car, truck or van. Contact — JD TOWER THE FINANCE SPECIALIST 1-800-646-4660 616-897-8431 or RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Tuesday, April 11,1995, commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Feldpausch & Lawrence Realty for rezonlng of property located on M43/M37 directly west of Hastings Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge-Jeep-Eagle Incorporated. The property is currently zoned “R4” Recreational District. The applicants seek rezoning to the “Cl" Office District. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed amendment at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan and the zoning map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing application by the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on April 11, 1995, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or the telephone number listed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Barbara Bedford, Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 6, 1995 Area race tracks open this month Racing opens at Berlin, April 22 The 1995 auto racing season will get under way Saturday night. April 22 at the Berlin Raceway with a topic header racing program Late Model Stock Can. Sportsman Stock Can and lhe new Super Slock division, will open up the 45th consecutive year of auto rac­ ing at the paved, one-half mile Marne oval. New track records are expected to be set on the newly resurfaced pavement put in place last October. Two and three abreast competi­ tion is expected from many of the leading speedsters in lhe midwest who will be com­ peting during the season. Defending Late Model champton. Randy Sweet, will be among the favorites to win the coveted Parts Plus driving title. The veteran campaigner, in his 30th year of competition, is the owner and operator of Sweet Manufac­ turing. a supplier of high speed equipment to the auto racing industry Outstanding challengers will include drivers who captured main event victories last season. Crossing the finish line first in the Laie Models were: Joe Bush from Hastings, Bob Holley of Gun lake. Terry Senneker, Joe Mazie. Tom Martin. Chris Orr, Dick Harr­ ington. Fred Campbell and Bruce Vanderlaan Three AC-Delco feature races will highlight the three-in-one card and will be made up of the fastest can in each division. Gates will open al 1:30 p.m., practice at 2:00, tune trials at 4:00 and the first preliminary event set for 7.00 p.m.. every Saturday dunr<g the season Race schedules are available by sending a sumped, pre-addressed envelope to Berlin Raceway, 3411 Leonard St. NW. Grand Rapids. Mich. 39404 The Raceway u located five miles west of Grand Rapids, Mich, on interstate 96 ex­ pressway at Marne exit 23. Bob Holy (top) with Ns late model stock car and Joe Bush (below) climbing into Ns ASA stock car are two of the area's top racing talents. Both have won points championships In their careers and will be looking for another tNs season. for their work in officiating high school athletics. Greenfield has been officiating for more than 20 years and Filter for more than 30. Tbe two will be honored al a banquet held at the Sberatan Lansing Hotel at 7 p.m. The Michigan High School Athletic Association will honor 198 game officials with more than 20 years of service and 47 with more steel. 1-96 begins racing April 29 1-96 Speedway, north of Lake Odessa opens racing April 29. Tbe 1/2-mile din (rack will have a triple card of IMCA Modif-ds and pro strocks rac­ ing for $1,000 to win and street nocks rac­ ing for a $300 purse. Tbe track will host lhe "Battle of Lake Michigan II." May 6. The All-star sprints The YMCA of Barry County is now accep­ ting applications for their summer baseball/softball programs Programs are available for the following: Baseball: T-ball - current lst/2nd graders; Pee- Wee - current 3rd/4th graders; Cub - cui rent 5<h/6th graders; Pony - current 7th/8th graders. Softball: Jr. Sluggers - current 3rd/4th/5th grcders; Sluggers - current 6th/7th/8th graders The cost for participation in any of the pro­ grams is $25. A family rate of $40 is also available. Registrations must be returned to the YMCA by April 14 (Hastings), Apnl 13 (Middleville). Apnl 21 (Delton). Those registering after the deadline will be charged a late fee of $5 and will be put on a watting list until space becomes available All registration forms and fees should be mailed to the YMCA. P O BOX 252. Hastings. Mi or they may be brought to the YMCA Office. 234 E. Slate. Hastings. Mon­ day through Friday from 9-4 p.m. There will be a parents meeting on April 26. 7 p.m. in the Hastings Middle School, room 182 for parents of players who have wrong." Deb Harmon, communications director for MSO said the minimum contribution to the special Olympics would be $25. but added that most can arc worth more. To gel involved in Recycle for Gold, call 1-800-590-1600 and answer a few questions such as where you live and what kind of car you are donating. They'll call one of the local participating recyclers to contact you and make an appointment on when to get the vehicle picked up. (MSO suggests getting the vehicle appraised before having it hauled because the recycler will not be able to provide this service.) "This is a tremendous opportunity to contribute support for the Michigan Special Olympics athletes," said MSO director Lois Arnold. "(As well as) provide for a cleaner environment, get rid of an unwanted car and receive a tax deduction by just making a single phone call." Blue gill and perch are still in the deeper water of area lakes, according to Josh Stanton, a sales floor representitive with Bob’s Gun and Tackle in Hastings. "If we ever get warmer weather they’ll begin moving up to tbe bed." Stanton, a 20-year-old area native, who has ^een fishing Barry County Lakes "all his life" said be and his friends have been scoping out tbe county's lakes looking for the best fish "Gun Lake and Middle Lake are both slow right now," be said, "but Thornapple Lake is pretty good for blue gill and perch. Long Lake also has some good pan fish in the deeper waters." Stanton said be has been using tear drops with minnows and wax worms, both of which the fish have been bitting. "Algonquin I-ake is good for perch and crappie if a fisherman wanted to try his luck around the stumps around the north end of the lake." He said suckers are running in area rivers and he has been out several times this year and was able to land some good sized fish. Spear fishing opened April 1. Tbe possesion limit for Blue gill is 25 and for Perch is 50. Bass season opens May 27 and trout opens April 29. Stanton said he thinks it will be a good trout season for fishermen in the Coldwater River and Cedar Creek area. "Glass Creek will a!?0 be a hot spot, I think." he said. "Two years ago tbe DNR released about 2800 trout into it and they should be pretty big this year." Fishing licenses cost $10.35 this season and the trout and salmon are $1035 each. A fishing license is required by anyone who has reached their 17th birthday. Other fishing seasons opening in Barry County April 29 are walleye, muskie and pike. It is illegal to spear fish in Clear Lake, Lower Crooked and the Thomapple. Stanton said tbe best way to make sure your fishing legally is to pick up tbe Department of Natural Resources' 1995 Michigan Fishing Guide at any of the local fishing supplies stores around the county. BOWUNG SCORER ) i Sunday Night Mixed Freeman's 71-41; Fearsome 4 70-42; H & L 68-44; Mley Cais 66^-45*6; B S ers 62-50. Diehards 6IK-5OW; Holey Rollers 59-43; Friends 56-56; Tasmanian’s 55-57; Rookies 54H-57M:; Misfits 53-49; Dynamites 52 Vi-59*6; Beginners 5!to-60fe; Load Hogs 49-63; Undecided 47-65; Really Rodens 44K-67V4; Hooter Crew 44-68; 9 Aa Wiggle 44-68 All interested teams and managers art re­ quested to be at this meeting If there are any questions contact Tim Ginbach at 945-3911 after 5 p.m. never participated in any Hastings YMCA youth sport program Every effort will be made to keep Pleasant view participants on the same team. There will be two leagues: Hastings and Delton. Parents must designate which league they want their child to participate in. Anyone desiring a registration form should call the YMCA 945-4574. YMCA Women’s Volleyball League Hastings Burial Vault.............. ...14-4 ICS.......................................................................14-1 Ray James Electromechanical . 14-4 Goodenough Goodies..................................... 10-8 Ranger Tool and Die........................................ 9-9 BWA................................................................... 8-10 Hanover House/Garrison............................. 7-11 Backe Construction........................................ 6-12 McDonald’s...................................................... 6-12 Title Office........................................................2-16 When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIF 1 of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER. . .945-9554. from Michigan will battle tbe IRA sprints from Wisconsin. 1-96 also has scheduled 360 sprints, non­ winged sprints, motorcycle racing, outlaws and other special events on lap for the season. For more information call 1-616-642­ 6500. ( than 30. Guest speaker for this year s banquet will be actor/humorist J. Don Ferguson, past president of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and appeared in the movies "The IxNigest Yard” and "Gator" with Burt Reynolds. Tickets for tbe banquet are available to lhe public for $15 and are not available at tbe door. For more information contact Dotorcs Lake at 517-332-5046. YMCA NEWS: Summer Baseball Organizers said this not only cuts down on tbe amount of new ores and non-newable resources used to make new can and repair parts, but also cleans up the environment. "If you think your car is too far gone, you’re Pan fish still running deep, other seasons open soon Hastings softball to hold meeting The Hastings mens softball league w ill be holding its first organizational meeting for the 1995 softball season on April 11 at 7 p.m. in room 182 of the Hastings Middle School. The Michigan Special Olympics has recently announced a new program which can turn an old car into a tax deduction. By donating an unwanted vehicle to Michigan Special Olympics, you may qualify for a tax deduction while supporting the year around athletic training and competition for more than 2,000 Special Olympians throughout Michigan. MSO has joined forces with the automotive recyclers in Michigan to improve lhe environment and raise money by helping people get rid of tbe "clunker" or "rust bucket behind the garage.” The program is called Recycle for Gold and will get that unwanted car towed away free of charge. MSO has signed an agreement with Millis Industries and tbe Massachusetts Special Olympics for lhe program. In lhe first six months in operation in Massachusetts, more than 2500 can were donated for recycling. Recycling for Gold will raise money for Michigan Special Olympics by reselling or recycling the different pans of the car, from the tires and steering wheels to the oil and Two local officials to be honored Terry Greenfield of Hastings and Lawtence Filter of Nashville will be honored April 22 SPORTS Michigan Special Olympics turn old cars into Gold Kalamazoo track opens April 15 The Kalamazoo Speedway has one more weekend of test and tune practice before opening tbe racing season. April 15. Tbe practice will be held Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. and grandstand admission for the practice is two cans of can goods. The race season, this season on Saturday night, will begin April 15 with factory stock, sportsman and super late model raring. For more information call 616-349-3978. BONNER : Women’s High Series a Games: S. VanDenburg 222-615; K. Sul in 206-557; D. Kelley 212-549; D. Snyder 205-535; L. Bar­ num 234-531; M Snyder '.08-502; D. Bartimus 182-496; M Hodges 197-493; D. * Lambeth 180-482; L. Davis 170-465; D. Krallman 164-449; J. Ronning 169-437; T. Huey 168-434; S. Smedbcrg 173-419; B Bivens 178-409; S. Sanborn 171; M. Bowman 158; D. Vickers 152; D. Woody 148; B. James. S. Craven 133. Men’s High Series & Games: A. Taylor 246-643; J. Woody 209-538; F. Mead 195-431; S. Sanborn 190-527; M. Tilley 188-516; J DeLaat 199-513; K. Bushec 194-497; D. McClurkm 182-497; J. Bartimus 497; 178B Rentz 193-482; R. Snyder lU 225; J. Barnum 212; R. Craven 207; K. Lambeth 201; D. Vickers 199; B Hodges 187; G. Snyder 184; J Smith 178; F Huey 178; R Swift 174; S Krallman 171; D. Friend 170; J. Davis 160. Monday Mixers Michelob («9-5!; Rowdie Giris 67-49; Hastings Bow' Sisters 67-49; Three Ponies Tack 65-51; Hartzlcr Tours 63-53; T M Lassies 61-55; Mr. Bruces 5714-5816; Ginbach's 55-61; Jo’s Bookkeeping 51-69; Dewey’s Auto Body 51-65; Unique Washtub Duo 50Mi-65Mi; Outward Appearance 43-73. Good Games & Series: B Thomason 179486; G Gibson 192-464; J. McMillon 192-530; K Sutfin 184-509; B Vrogindewey 183-481; D Shepard 176-497; J Mercer 160-451; M Kill 182-459; H Service 190-453. Good Games: L. Friend 172; S. Nash 156; K Becker 199; D. Bunts 153; D. Taylor 163; S Cole 152; D Snyder 154; N. Morgan 162; S. Lancaster 178; B Anders 169 Bowlerettes Hecker Ins 72-48. Kent Oil 64-52; D J Electric 55Mi-6OMi. Dorothy's Hair Styling 55-65; Carlton Center Excavating 53-63; Bennett Ind 48*6-67^4 Good Gaines A Series: K. Fowler 161-467; J. McMillen 168-455; E. Ulrich 187-540; N. Goggins 146-395; J. Gardner 129-374; M. Dull 160-447; L. Elliston 212-5JO; B Schultz 151-400; L. Dawe 171-473. Thursday Twisters Geuke’s Market 73-43; Hastings Bowl 61-55; Riverside Cemetery 61-55; Looney Tunes 58V4-57H; Mitcher T Custom Painting 53U-62U; Mason-Davis Line 41-75. High Games & Series: A. Pacheco 144; E. DeWitt 133; T Maurer 166; M. Winick 137; L. Hammond 169; D. Greenfield 154; J. Gasper 232-520; B. Roush 189-502; R. Lydy 523; 180D. Feldkamp 175; L Barnum 209-555. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 70-50; Varney’s Stables 69 Vi-50 Mi; Mace’s Ph. 68-51; F.H. Parties 65*4-5414; HAS Machine 63 56-5656; Eye & Ent Specialists 6156-5856; Misfits 55*6-6454; Nashville Chiropractic 53-67; Lifestyles 4856-7156; Valley Realty 45-75 High Games & Series: L. Elliston 219, 536; E. Vanesse 178, 486; B. Hathaway 214. 483; E. Hammontree 165. 457; C. Pruden 169. 456; D. Moore 151,448; C. Stuart 164. 444; J. Doster 171.427; J. Hopkins 133.377; P. Frederickson 163. 412; R Kuempel 142. 413; K. Becker 190; S. Brimmer 171; B Estep 147; T. Soya 166; J. Gardner 126; J. Pettengill 143; D. Keller 143; B. Norris 425; M. Brimmer 432; B. Vrogindewey 403. Thursday Angels Ray James 80-40; Outboard Inn 76*4-4314; Big B’s 65-55; Nashville Chiropractic 62-58; Ups A Downs 58-62; Melaleuca Inc. 57M»-62*4; Cedar Creek 47-45; Trouble Shooters 26-86. Good Games A Series: B Hayes 192; C. Gates 140; S. Greenfield 165; C. Guernsey 158; D Brooks 103; S. Rose 177-474; L. DeLong 163-453; B Hughes 212-592; Marola 163; B. Faul 178; O. Giilons 174; S. Grinage 202; K. McMillon 169; J. Hurless 176; S. Dunn 172; K. Leinaar 154^123; L Colvin 175-472; B Weiler 167. Tuesday Mixed Giilons Construction 42-22; Woodmansee Construction 41-23; Pin Seekers 35-29; Consumers Concrete 35-29; Thornapple Lake Trading Post 32-32; Country Bumpkins 28-36; Lil Demonds 28-35; Neil’s Printing 26-34; Black Sheep 25-39; Mason/Davis Line 23-37. Lost Points 1. Mens High Games & Series G. Hause 245-584; S. Hyde 164-457; A. Nichols 160; D. Vickers 214-570; D. Hause 200-509; R. Reed 246; H. Bowman 190; M. Beck 174; B. Ellis 200-559. Womens High Games & Series ’ J. Horning 158; M. Westbrook 156; Dz McCole 175; I. Ruthruff 167; S. Ncymeiyer 190; K. Zimmerman 163-472; B. Norris 191-536; B. Wilkins 207-578. < Thursday A.M. Hummers 73-47; Bosley-s 64-55Mu Stow Pokes 64-56; Hastings Bowl 64-56; Thornappk Trading Post 6314-5614; Varney’s/ 6316-5616; Leftovers 59-61; Question Marks 5814-6116; Algonquin Farm 55-65; LeHarves 51V4-68W; Nite-N-Gales 5014-69*; Valley Realty 49-71. Good Games A Series: J. Lewis 188-512; K. Thomason 168-489; O. Gilfons 168-451; I Ruthruff 154-423; B. Moore 153-420; D. Collier 154-414; C. Clouse 156-412; K. Joppie 141-407; B. Sexton 142-380; N. Moucoulis 141-376; B. Bodo 161-366; P. Johnson 161-361; K. Moore 156-336; S. Salazar 121-336; C. Stuart 165; M. Atkinson 165; S Dryer 158; S Lambert 158; B. Norris 156; P Hamilton 151; L. Alien 147; P. Rumsey 132; I. Seeber 131; R. Kuempel 131; J. Piper 106. Senior Citizens (Final Standings) Nash 88-32; Woodmansee 79-41; Otis 6914-5014; Schlachter 68-52; Friend 6514-5414; Kuempel 6214-5714; Snyder 62-58; Brodock 6114-58*; Ludescher 60fc-59W; D. Hall 56V4-63V4; Jesick 53-67; Brewer 52^-67^; N. Hall 52-68; Beckwith 52-68; Kasinsky 51-69; Keeler 51-69; Moucoulis 49U-70U: M. Hall 44-76. Ladies: M Hall 173; B. Hathaway 186; B. Johnson 168; A. Gollnick 175; N. Moucoulis 1249; V Slocum 159; M. Weiland 167; B. Miner 169; D. Keller 142; E. Mesecar 179; M. Carpenter i!8; D. Greenfield 155; G. Otis 176 Mee: J. Kasinsky 202; B. Myers 143; R. Schlachter 172; A. Brewer 166; W. Wood­ mansee 186; G. Forbey 191; B. Adgate 207; W Brodock 172; C. Rae 160; J. Mercer 175; G. Teachman 158; H. Keeler 193; R. Phillips 177; H. Hawkins 174. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 6, 1995 — Page 13 “Girls + Math & Sciences Success” in Hastings by Jean Gallup Staff Writer To bring awareness to and also address tbe problem of girls not pursuing math and science during their school careers, Hastings businesses and teachers at Central Elementary in Hastings arc doing somethmg about it. For many reasons girls arc not pursuing math and science during their school careers, organizers of a new project say. That results in fewer opportunities and choices during their working lives. If girls are taught the importance of math and sconce skills and knowledge in a real world setting, they will realize the importance of math and science studies. "We believe that girls form positive of negative opinions about lhe imoportancc of taking science and higher level math classes early in their academic experience (much before middle school). "We want to encourage them at an earlier inpressionable age because we know how critical their subject selections are in affecting future career choices. It is of utmost importance that our students gel this message reinforced," said teacher Emmalene McConnell. At least six staff members of the Hastings Elementary schools will be involved in career presentations and math-science activities The coordinators expect to impact approximately fifty girls, with tbe staff members involved in career presentations and math-science At the recent "Girls+Math A Science-Success- workshop at Central, students in the third, fourth and fifth grades and their parents from the four Hastings elementary schools met in the auditorium. The event featured a panel of professional women; Roberta Krouse, senior customer service representative at Hastings Savings and Loan; Diane Myer, store manager with Fetpasuch Ikxxi Stores. Tammy Neraetz, manager of the fitness center at Pennock Hospital: and Sandi Selleck, manufaturing techician in the engineering department at tbe Viking Corporation In this, lhe first phase of the project, student and parent handbooks and devices related to math and science were handed and short science projects were accomplished by the young ladies and their parents. The second phase will feature students visiting a business to observe first hand tbe use of math and science skills in the work ^^Srii local the businesses, Viking Conpany. Flcxfab. Felpausch Food Stores, Hastings Manufacturing. Hastings Fiberglass and Pro-Line have agreed to be LEGAL NOTICE: ErtoN at MlMord Lw Dilno. oA/fl MiHord Leroy D<lno o/k a Im Dilno. a/k/a M. L— Dilno. Social Security No 378 14 6064 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Tbe decadent. who*e tart known oddre** wo* 12979 Cre**ey Rood. Plainwell. A™ «>C80 died 2/22/1995 An instrument doted 7/16/1*7 ho* been admitted a* the will or the deceased. Creditor* of the deceased ore notified that all claim* ogainit the estate will be forever barred unto** presented to the independent personal repre**ntatr ■ Guy L Dilno. 1327 102nd Avenue. MainweN. Mkhrpon 49080 or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hartings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the publication of this notice. Notice is further given thoi lhe ertote will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the person* entitled to tt. $>*ph*n M Kann (P1S6BB) 530 Lincoln Road M-B9 Wort Onego Ml 49078 (616)694-9482 (4/6) part of the program The students will visit the local businesses, be matched up with a company representative, and sec demonstrations of math, science, technology skills being used in lhe workplace The same company representatives will later be invited to the schools for a luncheon, and will watch the girls demonstrating mini-units in science. There may be a student-produced commercial of the company's product or an art contest using the logo of the company The three coordinators for the project represent more than 60 years of combined teaching experience, all having math or science majors. In addition, they ha«e attended the "Girls + Math & Science" training at Calhoun Intermediate School District. They include a fourth grade classroom teacher, Emmalene McConnell, a fifth grade classroom teacher, John Merritt and the district Elementary Science Specialist, Jap Lawson. Tbe Hastings schools already have in place a business/education partnership This program represents an expansion of that partnership. Teacher Emmalene McConnell (far right) introduces (right to left) Roberta Krouse, senior customer service representative at Hastings Savings and Loan; Diane Myer, store manager with Feipasuch Angie Richards, (left to right) with her mother Mary, and Emily Allen with mom Julie Allen, have both successfully pierced a balloon with a skewer without exploding it. Dad Bryan Dpp and daughter Angela work on an airplane that win fly a specified distance with accuracy. And, it must be made within 10 minutes. Academic Track winners named Hastings Middle School students competed in the Regional Academic Track meet al Lowell High School recently and came home with many honors. Taking first places were Becky Carr in biology, Mark Haywood, geography. Nikki Matthews, interpretive reading and Linsey Karras, dramatic reading. Second place winners were Ben Bowman, Stan Wilkins, Adam Furrow and Jimmy Bush in the "Boy s Quartet" category. Third places were awarded to Tara Stockham in arithmetic, Dave Parker in U.S. history; Sarah Newton in Word-O-Clock; and Jim Beachnau in ancient history. Pam Weatherly in spelling, Luke Noteboom in ancient history, Jeff Doozan in earth science and Beth Arnett, math story problems, all received honorable mentions. When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give die Gift of Local Information... a subscription to The HASTINGS BANNER • CaU 945-9554 GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations. Gun Lake — In Hastings — Some purchases are so special they take your breath away. Some just give it back. With the Amencan Lung Associa­ tion* of Mrcfagan s Golf Privilege Card*, you will be able to play one free round of golf at more than 150 golf courses br xxst $35 More importantly, you! be hghnng the * 1 killer of children under one year of age and the *3 Idler n America lung <±wasc Thu 90H wason. get the Golf Privilege Card - and give back the breath ot bfc AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION, of Mt.Sjcr «0JSe»— ■* 4RSJJ 19 (800) LUNG-USA (517) 484-4541 dunaed at ■ i-jt* mW* ty th* pubtat— Food Stores; Tammy Nemetz, manager of the fitness center at Pennock Hospital; and Sandi Selleck, manufaturing techician in the engineering department at the Viking Corporation. In Middleville — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Concord Drugs Mason-Davis Line Admiral Ship Store Goodenough's Goodies United Gas Station (W State St.) Terry’s Tick Tock Hard’s Quick Stop Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville — South End Little Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store i Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 6, 1995 Muskegon man pleads no contest to stalking charge A 45-ycxr-old Muskegon man accused of stalking an area woman last February pleaded no coolest lo a reduced charge Thursday in Barry County Circuil Court Ronald E. Hulben had been charged with aggravated stalking, a felony. He pleaded no contest to misdemeanor stalking, however, as pan of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction can be entered, but the plea is not an xdrnissKm of guilt in any other court matter, such as a civil suit. The prosecutor agreed to drop the aggra­ vated stalking charge, to recommend at sen­ tencing that Hulben receive no jail time, and to allow Hulbert's probation to be transferred to Kent County Under the agreement. Hulben trmst not be in Barry County unnecessarily and he must not have any contact with lhe victim. Sentencing was scheduled for April 20. bi other recent court business: * A 36-year-old Fenwick man accused of stalking an area woman stood mute to tbe charge. A not guilty plea was sentenced on Michael D. Risetow's behalf. Rischow is charged with aggravated stalk­ ing. which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a 110,000 fine, or both. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, having been con­ victed of a drug offense In 1993. The habitual offender information raises the ruximum penalty on lhe other charge by one-and-one-half times A pre-trial was scheduled for April 27. • A 25-year-old Kalamazoo man accused of having sex with a 15-year-old girl In September pleaded guilty to a le-ter charge. James Arthur-Le Dunn pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting lo commit third-degree criminal sexual conduct with the girl. His plea was offered as part of a plea agreement with tbe prosecutor s office In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charse of third-degree criminal sexual con­ duct and a count of second-degree criminal sexual assault pending against him. Tbe prosecutor also agreed to recommend lo the court that Anhtr-Le Dunn receive a sentence of no more than six months in jail. Attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct is punishable by up lo five years In prison. Third-degree criminal sexual conduct carries a maximum sentence of 15 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 H untid I i>r Kt ni I unit WANTED: ANY OLD adult magi or items. LH, 5240 Upton Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058. RICE LAKE ONTARIO CEDAR COVE RESORT New & renovated housekeeping cottages, good fishing, boat rent­ als. 1-905-753-2370 REG. THOROUGHBRED GELDING. 16hdx, 9 yrs, dreaaage, hauler, pleasure. Good 4H prospect. CaU 616-979-1747. Real I. y tale ALGONQUIN LAKE 1371 Nissaki. Bemuful 3 bedroom home with anached two-sall garage. On three lots, georgeoui view, 394,900. CaU 948-8985 for ^ynimment Kt i realiiHi 1914 HONDA ASCOT 500cc, low mBes, very clean, runs great, $1,500. 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LOWEST PRICES, ALL Delton, M-43. 623-8900 / hank } UH CARD OF THANKS The family of Jackie Coleman wtah to thank all of our relatives, neighbors, friends and her co­ workers al Hastings Mutual insurance for their wonderful support during her illness and al the time of her death! We also wish to thank every­ one who helped make her March 9th birthday very special! Your kindness will never be forgotten! May God Bless you all! Marvel Jeanne Coleman David, Ruth (Coleman) and Susan Radtke NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS En 3500 TO" suxcaxfal awpiom of a TO week mag came and italc ccrttfioua Excellent employtncat opportnenuex far iliiuWi nhri m iwrrraird intkr nnning ftrH all aih. —iWdr TO" lure We ofc health lawraarr. vaeaxoa and lOneaa benefit! ■dauaraag wage of 36.55 per hour. Oaeaex Kart April 26A aad cad May 1 (Mt The tat 5 days of clast anil be tn. si 8 <X> ant » 4.30 pm and the latt 5 day. of daaa will be from 6:15 am lo 34X) pm If you mtereMcd nt taking dm daaa. please come lo Thuniapple Manor between 8« am aad 4:30 pm Monday through Friday » a ommappiombefore April 24th Appbcamxduaen m take the data du am pay lor dK dam. No phone calls please THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 BOE ATTENTION: BENEFIT AUCTION (15 yr. old) who was crtttcaty Injured In March. WHEN: April »r< TIME: !:!• WHERE: »iiry Queen eE Hastings Please show up a lol ot item donated by merchants Please took around la item to donate Donations tor auction call 945-9112 a 94&4068 THANK YOU. /<»/»\ Wanltd DAYCARE. 2 FULL-TIME openings for first A third shift Located near High School. CaU 616-948-9125. CHALLENGING OPPOR­ TUNITY 6 bed direct care staff for mentally & physically disab­ led adults. Temporary 00 0411 position. 945-9613__________ GENERAL LABOR. Immedi­ ate openings for lumber hand­ lers. Wages start at $650/hr. Production piece work pay and attendance bonus after 2 weeks training. Apply in person at VanKeulen & Winchester Lumber Company. 245 54 th St, SW, Grand Rapids, (easy exitoff 131)._______________________ HASTINGS COUNTRY CLUB hiring cooks, waitstaff, and bartenders for seasonal employment Prefer cooks with experience. Apply in person 10-6 M-T-F at H.CG. No phone calls please._________________ HASTINGS COUNTRY CLUB accepting applications for golf staff, inside and outside help. Phone calls accepted. 945-2756. Contact Brett at the Golf Shop.__________________ MAINTENANCE/ MILLWRIGHT for band aawmiU. High production hard­ woods sawmill seeks full-time mechanic. 3 yean minimum experience required. Full benefit package plus gainsharing. Contact Dennis Blough, Buskirk Lumber Co, 319 Oak Sl, Free­ port. Ml 49325. 61^765-5103. NOW HIRING, $420 PER WEEK TO START! CUSTOMER SERVICE. Local factory outlet now has 13 immediate openings in it's Customer Service Department must be a high school graduate & be able to start immediately, excellent benefit package, &. monthly profit sharing. For interview call 616-948-8456 between l lam-5pm._________ PART TIME CASHIER, meat clerk. Apply at Tom's Market Hastings.___________________ THE CITY OF HASTINGS has an opening in the Depart­ ment of Public Services for an Operator 4. Initial duties of this position shall include grounds maintenance and general labor, utility coastruction, truck and equipment operation, and other tasks as necessary. Require­ ments for this postiton shall include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license acceptable in the State of Michigan. The successful appl­ icant shall obtain a permit to operate applicable commercial vehicles upon public streets within one (1) month from the date of hire and a State of Michi­ gan Commercial driver’s license within six (6) monthns from the date of hire. Submit application (available at the City of Hastings City Hall) or resume to the Director of Public Services, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058. Applications win be accepted through April 14,1995. WANTED: THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS is looking for motor route dnver for a small route south of Woodland, Ml. Route takes about 2hrs/day to deliver. Interested parties must have reliable transportation 7 days/wt For more information, contact Karen Echtinaw at the Grand Rapids Press 1-800-878-1411 or 616-459-1655. years in prison. Second-degree criminal sexual assault is punishable by a maximum of five yean in prison. Sentencing was set for April 13. • A 45-year-old Barry County man stood mute to charges of indecent exposure, sexual misconduct and being a sexually delinquent person Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Terry D. Quick. Quick is charged with three counts of in­ decently exposing himself in 1992, a mis­ demeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a $500 fine. The charges are modified, however, to al* lege that Quick is a sexually delinquent per­ son. That makes the charges punishable by confinement for aay term between one day and life. Quick also faces three charges he commit­ ted second-degree criminal sexual assault in 1992 and 1994. That offense is punishable by up to five years in prison. In addition, be is charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having sexual contact last summer with a girl under 13 years old. That charge is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. An April 20 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 3 2-year-old Freeport woman con­ victed of delivering marijuana in 1993 was sentenced to one year in jail and one year on probation Interim Judge McCauley said Spaulding has been involved with marijuana for 19 years. She has been on probation and in treatment programs before, be said, adding that she must change now or she will wind up in prison. "In my opinion this Is your list chance. You better take II* be said. Spaulding pleaded guilty in March to the charge she delivered marijuana as part ot a plea agreement with tbe prosecutor's office In exchange, tbe prosecutor agreed to drop two other marijuana delivery charges pend­ ing against Spaulding. The prosecutor also agreed lo recommend at Spaulding's sentencing that she receive no more than one year in jail • A 34-year-oid Hastings man convicted of drunk driving, second offense, was sen­ tenced to for months In jail and two yean co probation. Timothy R. Sullivan also was ordered to pay $4,400 In restitution and $1,000 in fines and costs Sullivan pleaded guilty In March to a count of drunk driving, second offense, as part of a pica agreement with the prosecu­ tor's office. '■ In exchange, tbe prosecutor agreed to drop a count of drunk driving, third offense, and a charge Sullivan drove without possessing bis driver's license. • A 20-year-old Wayland man convicted of breaking into an area dance hall waa sen­ tenced lo six month! In jail and three yean on probation. Robert M. Goodrich wax also ordered lo pay $1,000 in costs. Goodrich pleaded guilty in March lo lhe breaking and entering charge aa part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop Mid-Counties director faces several charges The executive director of the Mid­ Counties Employment and Training Consortium was arraigned Monday In 10th District Coun in Ride Creek rzt charges she assaulted another woman last weekend. Delores E. Diggs. 62, of Battle Creek, faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, committing a felon y with a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, and maliciously destroying more than $100 in property. Tbe charges reportedly stem from an incident Saturday afternoon. Battle Creek police said Diggs damaged tbe truck of an ex-boyfriend and pointed a gun al another woman. After the arraignment. Diggs was released on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond. A preliminary exam was scheduled for April 12. Mid-Counties Is an agency that administers federal funding job training programs in Barry. Branch and Calhoun counties. The counties recenily elected to take administration of these programs away from Mid-Counties (see related story in this issue) Police recover stolen lumber Troopers from the Hastings post of the Michigan Stale Police report they recovered about $10,000 in stolen building materials last week. The materials, which include rough-sawed lumber and lumber from a pre-fabricated home, were stolen in mid-Marcb from two different construction sites in Barry Ctxmay Troopers said they have identified two suspects In the thefts, but they are withholding their names until warrants for their arrest are issued by the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. Police said the lumber was stolen from the sites during the night It was taken to a location in Hope Township. Tbe investigation into the thefts is continuing, police said. COURT NEWS: a charge that Goodrich is a habitual of­ fender, second offense. The prosecutor also agreed to recommend Goodrich receive a sentence of no more than six months in jail. • An 18-year-old Nashville resident pleaded guilty during his arraignment to a charge be broke into a Nashville store in January. Dustin L. Fletcher pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering an unoccu­ pied building, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. When Fletcher offered his guilty plea, he requested that be be placed on YTA status under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. Tbe act allows young, first-ti offender! to be put on probation and eventually have their records cleared if they complete probation successfully. A bearing was scheduled for April 13 to determine if Fletcher will be granted YTA status or not. If not. tbe court will sentence him at that time Fletcher told tbe court during his plea that he helped two other people burglarize the store. He said he dropped them off, drove around while they broke into the store, and then picked them up. • An 18-year-old Hastings man charged with breaking into a shed and resisting arresi in December pleaded guilty during his ar­ raignment to one of the charges. Brian G. Bolton pleaded guilty to resisting and obstructing state police troopers, which is a high-court misdemeanor punishable by up to two yean in prison or a $1,000 fine. His plea was made as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In exchange, tbe prosecutor agreed to dismiss the other charges pending against Bolton. Those charges include breaking and enter­ ing. punishable by a maximum of 10 years in prison; unlawful entry without breaking in. which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $2,500 fine; possessing more than $100 worth of stolen property, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2,500 fine, or both; malicious destruction of police property, which has a maximum penalty of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both; and being a disorderly person, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $ 100 fine, or both. Tbe prosecutor alsc agreed to recommend to tbe court that Bolton serve no more than six months in jail. Bolton will be responsible for paying restitution on all the charges. Sentencing was scheduled for April 27. • A 35-year-old Hastings man accused of writing bogus checks pleaded guilty to a re­ duced charge. Richard J. Farrell pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted uttering and publishing, which is punishable by up to five years in prison. He also pleaded guilty to a charge be is a habitual offender, second offense. His pleas were made as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, tbe prosecutor agreed to drop two counts of uttering and publishing, pun­ ishable by up to 14 years in prison, that were pending against Farrell. Tbe prosecutor agreed to ask that the court sentence Farrell to five years on probation, but not necessarily with any jail lime. If jail time is given, lhe prosecutor will ask the court to allow it to be served on weekends. Sentencing was set for April 24. • An 18-year-old Dowling man accused of committing retail fraud pleaded guilty to lhe charge. James J. Kerr pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree retail fraud, which is punish­ able by up to two years in prison or a $1,000 fine, or both. He also pleaded guilty to being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the maximum sentence on tbe other charge by one-and-one-half times. Kerr offered his guilty pleas as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed recom­ mend to the court that Kerr be placed on probation with a suspended jail sentence no longer than one year. Sentencing was set for April 27. • A 38-year-old Middleville woman con­ victed of attempting to damage a pickup truck last March was sentenced to 30 days in jail and three years of probation. Shelly Chapman was also ordered io pay restitution, which has yet to be calculated Chapman pleaded no contest in Ftoruary to attempting to maliciously cause more than $100 worth of damage to a pickup truck. A no contest plea is similar io a guilty plea in that a conviction can be entered, but tbe plea is not an admission of guilt io any ocher court matter, such aa a civil suit. In exchange for Chapman’s plea, the pros ecutor’s office agreed to drop a charge tl<at site maliciously caused more than 5’00 worth of damage to tbe truck, and a charge that Chapman maliciously caused less tl an $100 worth of damage io a car. POLICE BEAT: Thieves steal CDs from truck HASTINGS — Nearly $900 worti ot conpact disks was stolen recently (rant a pickup truck parked al a borne on Grand Street. Hastings Qty police report. Rfty-xix CDs were taken from the truck between March 18 and March 25. police said. The CDs were In a case behind the drivers seal, they said. Tbe truck reportedly wax unlocked. Man faces stalking, sex charges HASTINGS — A Shelbyville man was arraigned Monday in 56th District Court on charges he stalked and had sexual contact with a 19-year-okl Hastings woman in March. Hastings City police said. Jesus E. Garcia-Meza. 29. faces a misdemeanor charge of stalking and a count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was arrested on tbe charges last week by Hastings City Police. A pre-trial and preliminary exam were scheduled for April 10. A $5,000 10-percent bond was set on the stalking charge, ind a $7,000 10 percent bond wv act on tbe other. Stereo, other items stolen from car at Delton BARRY TWP. *— A $100 stereo and other items were stolen Sunday. March 26. from a car parked at Delton Kellogg High School, report deputies al tbe Barry County SbcnfTs Department The car was broken into between 5 and 9:30 p.m. deputies said. Tbe driver told police the car was locked when he left it. bui tbe passenger-side door was unlocked when he returned to lhe vehicle. In addition lo the stereo, a $40 equalizer and a bag of Avon products were reportedly stolen. TV stolen from Shaw Lake home YANKEE SPRINGS — A $200 television wxs reported stolen last week from a summer home on Shaw Lake Road, Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. The break-in occurred between March 11 and March 28, police said. Burglars entered the home by prying open the back door, they said. Driving mishap injures Lake O woman CARLTON TWP. — A 44-year-old Lake Odessa woman was hurt Monday. March 27. in a driving mishap on M-43. said hoopers al lhe Michigan Slate Police post in Hastings Ruth A. Huckaba was driving north on M-43 near Kaiser Road al 5:10 p.m. when lhe rear-end of her truck started flshtaillng. troopers said. They said lhe truck was new, and 11 was lhe firs day Huckaba had ever driven it Huckaba lost control of lhe truck, it started spuming and crossed tbe center line, then hit a guard rail, police said. She was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treat cd and released. Cash stolen from head Road home HOPE TWP. — Troopers at the state police post in Hastings report $700 was stolen March 23 from a home on Head Road. Police said the home was broken into between 8 a m. and 5:30 p.m that day. The money was in an envelope, and it was taken from a cabinet m an entertainment center in the living room, they said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-04-13.pdf ae09d486f184241acd5b3f3bc1478f75 PDF Text Text City working on new budget Attorney general to speak April 22 See Page 2 Mid-Counties head is placed on leave SeePage 3 See Page 5 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 12/30/W Hast inqs Publ it Library 121 S.Owren St. Hastings News Briefs Pennock PUD hearing is Monday public totriu ________ THURSDAY. APRIL 13. 1886 VOLUME 141. NO. 8 A ANNER ________ Hastiw, fl on Pennock Sctool lecture hall The hearing will be conducted by the Hnninp Planning Commiaaioo Blood drive set at Gun Lake ... PRICE 25' County designates outdoor smoking areas at buildings by Elaiae Gilbert Assistant Editor Smokers will not be able to light up out­ doors at the main entrances of Barry County buildings, but smoking areas have been des­ ignated al other outdoor kyations Smoking is prohibited inside all county buildings. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers Tuesday agreed to designate outdoor smoking areas for the Courthouse and Courts A Law Building away from main entrmces. Commissioner Rod Goebel cast the lone dissenting vote because be said be thought the language was too restrictive. The new exterior smoking areas are is the west stairway entrance of the Courthouse and the rear entrance of the Courts A Law Building. The County Board’s Faculties and Proper­ ties Committee Chairwoman Linda Watson said she had received complaints from people who disliked walking through smoke at the main entrances of buildings where the most pedestrian traffic occurs. Commisaioner Sandy James stressed after last month's meeting that the commission­ er* acticn shouM not be ‘vteqreteJ is down­ grading people who smoke. "We're not asking people not to smoke," she said. "We’re Just asking them io smoke in a designated area." Last rerauh. cortuniuloncTx considered designating alternative smoking areas Just for the Courthouse and Courts fk Law Build­ ing. but Commissioner Robert Wenger said he thought all county buildings should be included to be fair. He bad received some complaints about smokers al the entrw.ee to the Central Dispalcb-911 building. Watson said she will meet with officials of the 911 Administrative Board to discuss an alternative smoking location for the 911Central Dispatch Building. In other business, the County Board: • Heard from Commissioner Tim Burd that a proposal to conduct a dog census this summer is being drawn by . nimal Shel­ ter Manager Al McCrumb. Burd also said work is under way to revise the fee schedule for the County Mapping Department. * Commissioner Emmett Herrington re­ ported that as a result of funds spent by the administration at Mid-Counties Employment and Training Consortium, the three counties In the consnrtitun have Io pay back about $73,000 to the state and that Calhoun has to pick up 60 percent and Barry and Branch will each pay 20 percent. The counties have appealed, tat to no aval I. be said. Barry commissiooess are toping their risk management utaurance will cover Barry's share .La iukpaxka. vud9Q tSu. wsh vooluct a full audit of the Mid Counties agency. Because of that situation, an inquiry Into the "administrative practices' at Mid-Coun­ ties has been conducted and the governing board, which Includes Herringion and Cony See SMOKING, continued page 5 Fix more information, call the local Red Ctors chapter al 945-3122. ‘Crosswalk’ set for Good Friday MeekcUkM ut aua ckwclieA, The annual "Craaawatt " procuuoo Win be held at 9:30 am Good Friday. April 14. starting at the Grace Lutheran Church paring Im. The route will go aouth on Michigan Avenue to Sate Street, weal on Stale to Broadway, north on Brondway to State Road, and went on State Road to the faighn of Columbus Hall, corner of Hanunnail aad Stale roada. The group wiD walk ■ tilence. prorititag time aad apace foe peraoaal ■tihfira oa « be meaning of the Lord's crucifixion. The crons is carried al the head of the proceaaion. "otfcriag a ware in our entrnamity to the meaning of Good Friday." raid Grace Lutheran Paator Michael Amon The walk usually takea about an hour rod a half. Participant are asked to pro­ ride their own transportation back Io town from the K of C Hall. Those ."to cannot walk the entire distance are welcome to join Th* purity of th* white lilies symbolize the Eeeter seeson. There when Chrietians celebrate the commemoration of Hie passion, deeth end resurrection of Jeeue Christ. The eeven days from Palm Sunday to Easter Sundey era referred to as Holy Week. Christians of differing traditions celebrate the final week of Jesus' life by observing Maundy Thursday, during which Jeeue shared hie final meal with his disciples: Good Fnday. on which Jesus was crucified and buried, on Holy Saturday, when his followers wetted, and on Eeeter Sunday when Ho was resurrected from the tomb. Term limits? Most school incumbents won’t run again J-Ad Graphics News Service 1995 certainly won't be remembered as the year of the incumbent in board of education ‘Bob Shumway Day’ is Today Pharmacist Bob Shumway will retire this week from the Hastings FidpauarhTarnha Pharmacy aad there will be an open house for him from 1 to 4 p at. today. Cake and refreshments will be includ­ ed in the open bouse al Felpeusch Shumway has been a pharmaciat since 1930. starting at the Jacoba drag more ia Hastings m 1931 and moving with the Hilrr- to Felpeusch m 1992. He bra 44 yean in the business. He and his wife. Betty, live ia Haslingt and have six children. Red Cross sets open house The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have an open house at its new location. 305 West Ap­ ple St. m Hastings, all day next Tuesday, April It. Refreshments will be served. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Some of the pastors who will take part In the Community Good Friday service from 1 to 2 p.m. April 14 are (back, from left) the host pastor, the Rev. Kent Keller of the First Presbytertan Church; the Rev. Bufford Coe of the First United Methodist Church, the Rev. Michael Anton of Grace Lutheran Church; (front) the Rev Merlin Pratt of the Country Chapel and Banfield United Methodist churches and the Rev. Ben Herring of the Woodgrove Parish. Good Friday service to have drama, music "The Passion of Jesus Christ Acording to the Gospel of John” will be the Community Good Friday service from 1 to 2 p.m. April 14 at the First Presbyterian Church tn Hastings This year's commemmorauon of the Lord's crucifixion, sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, will include several area pastors playing roles and reading the nar­ rative of the program The pastors and their roles arc the Rev Bufford Coe as Evangelist John, the Res Michael Anton as Christ; the Rev Ben Herr­ ing. Pontius Pilate; the Rev Kay Pratt, the maid; the Rev. Merlin Pratt, Peter; and the Rev. Brian Humphreys will be a police officer. The congregation will be asked to read the crowd's words and other pans. Host pastor is the Rev Kent Keller. The worship also will include special music, the singing of several favorite hymns and organ selections. WBCH radio will broadcast the service live. A free-will offering will be taken for Love Inc. and the Ministerial Association Seven of 10 incumbents whose terms are expiring this year on Barry County school boards have decided against seeking another term. Delton was the only one of five districts to buck the trend. Two incumbent board members, Wilbur Glenn and John W. Wells, both will be running unopposed on the June 12 ballot. Glenn, owner of King's Radiator and Auto Glass, conducted a successful write-in cam­ paign in 1991 to win his first four-year term. Wells, plant manager of Flexible Furniture in Plainwell, was appointed to the board in 1988 to replace Don Aukerman and was elected in his own right in 1989. He then was elected tn his first four-ycar term in 1991. The only other incumbent in Barry County who will run again is Dan Parker at Thomappie Kellogg, who will seek his second term. The other TK veteran, Jan Siebesma, who had served for eight yean, several as president, has decided to step down. Parker will be joined on the June 12 annual school election ballot by Martin Wenger Both of Hastings' incumbents, Michael An­ ton and Mark Fcidpausch will end their ser­ vice on the board this year. Both had at one time served as president of the board. Four newcomers. Brenda Teegardin. David Anderson. Donald Myers and Kimberly Alderson, will seek the two open four-year scats. Maple Valley's two incumbents not seeking re-election are Joseph Briggs and Bonnie Leep. Briggs was appointed to fill a vacancy and was elected to fill out the remainder of that term. Leep was elected in 1991 Al least five and perhaps six newcomers will vic for the two open seats, including Michael Callton. Tamara Christensen, Mark Andrews. Stephen R. Hayes and Roger L. Green A sixth candidate filed earlier this week, but school officials were still checking to verify the validity of the signatures on the petition. The Lakewood district will have a problem Of the 10 school board incumbents in Barry County school districts, seven have decided to step doom. because there is only one candidate who filed for office while two incumbents are not seek­ ing re-election. Joel Pepper was the only candidate to file petitions before the deadline. Board President Jeffrey Booi and Treasurer Kristine Hynes both have decided not to run again. Both were elected in 1991. Some of the area school districts also will have millage questions for their electorates to consider More information about those re­ quests will appear in upcoming issues of the Banner. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 13, 1995 County Board chairman says it’s time to move past problems by David T. Yeung Editor The chairman ot the Barry County Board at Commissioners says that many challenges lie ahead, but looking back and throwing blame tor past problems wool solve any­ thing. Jim Bailey outlined some ot the board's challenger tor a large First Friday forum crowd last week. He talked about the budget, parking, a new computer system, a proposed asphalt plant and the a new Kellogg Community College satellite campus. The budget drew the moat discussion. *1 hope this is the last time we discuss the 1994 budget.' he said. "It gets old. We need to carry on and do ocher things.* The new County Board about two months ago learned that its fund balance was about $400,000 less than what had been projected M the end o< last year But Bailey stressed. "There is no los. money. There's nothing io be found." He said the county now has a fund balance of about $206,000. but $146,000 ot that ia tied up in accruals that haven't come In. Some believe the county baa $272,000. but about $66,000 of that is restricted, or money that must be ured for specific purposes. So the county now actually has about $60,000 "We have townships with nore money than that." Bailey stJd. While most government units shoot for 5 io IS percent fund balances. Barry County's is ■ 3.6 percent. One of the departmenu with the biggest News Briefs MADD plans tree planting ceremony To conawnmorase National Crime Victims Right Week April 23-29. the local chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving will have a tree platting ceiemorry al 10 a.tn. Saturday. April 22. The ceremony will take place al Hmonc Charlton Park between Hastings JEDC, airport meeting reset Two meetings that originally were Io be held Wednesday. April 12. have been rescheduled for a week laser, April 19. The Hastings Cky/Barry County Air­ port Commission has been reset for 4 p.m. April 19 al the Hastings airport lounge The Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission meeting will be at I p.m. the same day at the industrial in­ cubator. 1035 E. State Si. Solid Waste panel to meet The Berry County Solid Waste Over­ sight Committee will meet al 1:30 p.m Monday. April 24. at the Barry Eaton District Health Department. Hastings office For more information. call 945-9516. amount of overspending was the sheriffs department. Bailey said the Finance Com­ mittee received printouts of that department's budget and last July's showed a $26,000 deficit. He added that the department on Dec. I showed it bad only $26,000 left in iu account and salaries alone would eat up more than $50,000 before the game." He said the situation should have been monitored better, but dwelling on what has happened tn the past will not meet the chal­ lenges ahead That’s history,* he said. Kenneth Miller, a member of the audi­ ence. said the previous board had "some good people who left the board who did the best job they could. I don't think they should go on being criticized. '' Bailey said the people need to turn their attention to the future and hold the current board "accountable from here on." He noted there already has been a huge typographical error found In this year's bud­ get. He also cautioned that the current board only can make estimates and projections. They've already had a few surprises, in­ cluding a $9,000 legal bill and a $14,400 computer system maintenance agreement. There also are county employee salary in­ creases built in. Nest to the budget, parking has been the biggest issue. The county has needed 55 ad­ ditional spaces since the new Courts A Law Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday Hastings Chapter No. 7 of the Order of the Eastern Star again will sponsor the annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday mornmg al Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. The hunt, which is for pre-schoolers through fifth-graders, will start at 10 a.m. A visit from the Easter Bunny also is ptonnrri Area youngsters are urged to bring a basket or a bag to put their goodies in. Charlotte group to visit Showcase Annoittmg Oil and Tammy Richard­ ton will be featured al the Musicians Showcase al 6:30 tonight al Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Annoin'ing Oil from Charlotte, per­ forms tradrional hymns, original songs and hits from the 1920a. '30a and '40s Members of the group are Jill Trie. Christy Long. Christa Martinez and Kim Slewart Tammy Richardson ia from the Hastings area and sings Christian music Seating at the Showcase is on a firsl come, first-served basis. Easter drama set in Delton More than two dozen lay men and women will present a portrayal of "The Last Supper" al 7 p.m. Good Friday. April 14. « the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton Il will be the 24<h consecuuve presen­ tation of the holiday drama. The setting is the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The story unfolds as the disciples describe their shock moments after Jesus said one of them would betray Him The 13 actors look like statues they keep the same stance without moving throughout the presentation except during each one's urn to speak and when Jesus breaks the bread and passes the cup. The audience is invited to share com­ munion after the drama. The church is located al the corner of The Michigan Fiddlers Association will have a jamboree beginning al 2 p.m Saturday al the Maple Leaf Grange south of Nashville Toe open microphoac part of the pro­ gram. which allows everyone a chance to perform, will be held during the first three hours. The Grange also will have a Swiss steak dinner with dessert for M-43 and Bush Street. p.m. There will be no charge for the jam­ boree. but donations to fund the associa­ tion’s activities will be accepted. Historical Society to meet April 20 The Barry County Historical Society will meet Thursday. April 20. at Justin Camage Works. 7615 Assyria Road. Nashville A board meeting will be held at 7 p m . one half hour before the regular meetiag Herb Andler will present the program "Making Carriages.” He ha* been building buggies and carriages and other horse-drawn vehicles for the past 20 years. Jim Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, also will talk to society members about some proposed changes involving courthouse parking The program will be open io the public. Justin Carnage Works is located on M-66. five miles south of Nashville pest Mspte 'caf Grange personally love Io see a junior college facil­ ity in the community." He said there has been talk the campus • may be geared mt* toward training skills ■ than general education. The project baa been delayed a little, be i said. t end of the year "They (the County Board) said they were in the ballpark in December. I don't think Barry County can afford that kind of ball­ Fiddlers to have jamboree Saturday S6.50. A square dance will take place at 7 The property around the Cone Zone is not a possibility. Bailey said, because the price is too steep. About the prospects of a KCC satellite campus in Barry County. Bailey said. Td Credit union’s open house set The Tbomappte Valley Community Credit Union will have an open house celebration al its Delton branch office from 9:30 am. to 12:30 p.m Saturday. April 22. Coffee, juice, cookies and doughnuts will be served and Thomapple Valley will give away trinkets. The credit union's new branch is located al 11275 Sprague Road, the lower level of the Delton Family Medicine office building. Haighs honored at Syrup Festival Amos and Joyce Haigh have been selected as “Honored Citizens" for the 55th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Apnl 28-30. The couple, who are longtime members of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation, will be honored al a special ceremony al 11 a.m. Saturday. April 29. and they will be grand marshals in the of the parade al 2 p.m. that day. The Haighs are owners of the Haigh Sugar House, where they make maple syrup, candy and cream. A granddaughter. Lachelle Haigh. was Vermontville's Maple Syrup Queen in 1989 and Michigan Maple Queen several years later. There also to a question about bonding for building a KCC structure. He said the* county would be willing to negotiate. "It would be a good thing if we come up * with a situation where we're not at risk for " tax dollars," he said. Bailey said he still needs more inform*-1 tioo about the County Road Commteaion's S proposal for a Dew asphalt plant Bob Dwyer asked if there should be a 1 Barry County Board Chairman James Bailey (right) enlists the help of Jim Pino of the Barry County Democratic Committee to show a map of where the proposed asphalt plant might be located. Building was constructed. Bailey said the county now is renting three properties in the city, the old Wren Funeral Home lot. the Depot lol and the United Auto Workers lol. ror $200. $400 and $160 per month, respectively, to meet that need. That's costing shout $9,000. The County Board would like to find other ways to gain those 55 spots because of the rental costs and because people don't like to park there and walk a distance to the courthouse. Some even have suggested that the prop­ erty at the historic courthouse be used for a parking lot. but many don't want to spoil the stately structure and iu immediate environs. Bailey said Commissioner Robert Wenger "doesn't want us to turn a shovelful of sod al the courthouse." He added. "We'd like to investigate this. We'd like to get public opinion." Phyllis Munjoy said that parking problems should have been thought of before the Courts A Law Building was constructed Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray said tha. when It was being built these was a consen­ sus to keep it downtown and make It acces­ sible. Another possibility could be the spot where the Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment is now b.-cause Here is talk the de­ partment may move. study on whether the Road Commission should be paving or maintaining roads and ! asked why the county should even be in the road paving business in an age that extols the virtues of privatizing services. Bailey suggested that some service to "bet- . ter to have in-house where we can control Jack Lenz, a member of the Road Com­ mission, said the county would be competi­ tive in prices for pm ing. Bailey concluded the session by saying. "When 1 ran (for County Board), I tell I could make a difference. I made a commit­ ment to myself and io you. "We're here to better serve you. We hope that what we do to beat for Barry County." Next month's First Friday program, spon­ sored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, will feature Chariton Park Di­ rector Diane Smith. City to seek mediation in water plant cost issue J-Ad Graphics News Service The City of Hastings will seek mediation to resolve a dispute with the engineer and general contractor over costs for the new water plant project. City Manager Howard Penrod will try to find a mediator to settle an issu, with engineer Ayres, Lewi., Norris A May Inc.. which con­ tend, the city owes the firm more than $50,000 in additional fees for services incur­ red over and above the contract agreed to. The engtiucr the added costs were the result of ddajs. earned by contractor JC Carlson Inc.. in getting the new waler plant up aad running. Carlson bps admitted to some delays in the project. Penrod said, but does not accept rrrpnmihdity fix additional coats. "Ayres-Lewis believes we should pay them and then charge the contractor for additional coat,” the city manager said in a written com­ munication to the City Council. "This un­ doubtedly would cause a lawsuit " Penrod said the city already has tried to mediate with the two firms, but with no <jy*rr<6 He added that Ayres-Lewis has contended the old Water and Sewer Committee had pro­ mised them a settlement on added costs, but Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said no such promises were made. Mansfield said there may be "some claims that are legitimate based on change orders" but he thinks there are only "minor amounts the city could owe . We feel the city has little liability." Council members asked why the two firms also shouldn't chip in for the cost of a mediator Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell said. "I don't feel we should have to hire a mediator to do this. 1 think we held up our part. I don't fed we owe them $50,000." But Penrod said. "They (Ayres-Lewis) could take us to court and we should try to avoid that." He added that in mediation. "We need Io have an agreement that all three parties would accept the decision up front. "The only other way Io resolve it ia for so­ meone to bock down or go to court.” Penrod said the purpose ot the effort to seek mediation "is to save money and avoid the litigation process. ’’ CoandsMt David Jaaperae said he feels the cost of hiring a mediator would be justified. "If you go to court, the judge probably would send you Io mediation anyway.” he said. City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes said that all parties involves usually divide up the media-tion costs. ” Council voted Io have Penrod seek an in­ dependent mediator and to work with Mansfield ia studying what costs the city ac-; tually could be liabile for. Campbell said he • remembers those costs, as s commitlee member, being somewhere around $7,000. City budget work session scheduled by David T. Yong Editor The Hastings City Council trill be work­ ing on the proponed 1995-96 budget for the next several weeks in work sessions. Their first such session will be ■ 6 p.m. Monday, April 24. an ' run to 7:15.15 min­ utes before the regul a council meeting. If more lime Is neede>.. more lime will be scheduled, perhaps ,ust before the May 8 council meeting. The proposed budget, drawn up by City Manager Howard Penrod. Administrative Assistant Francic Brummel and department heads, calls for $2,864,488 in general fund revenues and $2,499,341 in expenditures, with a projected fund balance of about $504,000. The total budget, which includes the street, water and sewer funds, wrxild have revenues of $5,858,816 and expendi­ tures of $6,196,677. After copies of the proposed budget were distributed to council Monday night. Penrod aald. "It's one of the most important things the council has to do throughout the year... fd like you take a look ■ it I'm sure there!! be a lot of questions about finances ' Il marks lhe first budget under the direc­ tion of a city manager in Hastings In days gone by. lhe mayor, council and department beads worked on it "Many hours went into Ibis document." Mayor Mary Lou Gray said, acknowledging lhe hard work of Penrod. Brummel and the department beads. In another matter Monday evening, coun­ cil voted 5-4 to approve a loan to detective Tom Pennock so he can purchase govern­ ment service credit for retirement. Pennock said that pending legislation forces him io buy 11 now. Pennock asked for a city loan for the $3,300 be is short from buying fill) retire­ ment benefits from five years of government service. He wiU repay the loan with a $50 weekly deduction from his paycheck and be will pay 7 percent interest. The full cost of lhe package ia $14547. Council Members Maureen Ketchum and Harold Hawkins said they opposed the re­ quest because they didn't feel it was appro­ priate for the city to loan taxpayers' money. Councilman Robert May disagreed. "I feel this is a goodwill motion.- he said. 'Our officers xc out there pultin* lheir lives on the line. It's an insignificant amount of money.' May added that the city loans money to the Downtown Development Authority for its improvement projects, but no one has philosophical objections then. Voting in the affirmative were May. Gray, Frank Campbell. David J asperse and Joseph Bleam. Voting "no” were Ketchum. Hawkins. Miriam White and Evelyn Brower. In otherbunai. the council: • Voted to extend lhe Planning Commis­ sion's deadline for action on lhe proposed Pennock Hospital Planned Unit Develop­ ment (PUD) by 30 days, from 75 to 105 days after March 6. The extension of time would be used only if needed. A public bearing is scheduled for next Monday (April 17) at 7 p.m. • Agreed to a moratorium on all burning in the city between April 15 and May 14. That moratorium will be waived for lhe American Legion's demonstration of bow to properly bum a loro or tattered American flag May 6 at the parking lol next to Tyden Park. * Approved the Hastings Women's Club's request to set up a booth in the city kx next. to Tyden Park during the city-wide garage tales May 6. 4 * Decided to allow Hasting! Sanitary Ser- . vice to move recycling receptacles to the . Tyden lot during the city-wide garage sale day. a * Agreed to continue to have all elected . officials' pay raises decided by the Officers' : Compensation Commission retroactive to I Jan. 1 in the year they are decided. ■. * Approved a resolution tot an easement over the property of James Wiswell to ex- • lend sanitary sewer service to the Hanover Village project. * Approved all expenses necessary for : Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell and any : other city officialt to attend the local gov- ■ etnment rally from 9:30 am. io 3 p.m. Tues­ day. April 25. in Lansing. A PRINTER THAT IS ... ET Affordable ST Timely Ef Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS * MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 13. 1995 — Page 3 Postal Service employees in Delton earned the prestigious Golden Eagle Award for the exceptional service they provide and for meeting U.S. Postal Service goals Showing the award are (front row. from left) Diane Huffman, Maria Warner, Vic Haas, Vermontville postmaster, received the Exceptional Individual Performance Award for his leadership and service tor nearly two years when he workad as the officer-in-charge at the Deltori Post Office. Mary Guy, Larry Huffman, Bob Cleaver; (back) Karen Wickham. Shirley Thompson, Betty Miller. Vic Haas and Dick Linders. "We have tremendous employees and a nice community," um® Delton has new postmaster and Golden Eagle Award by Elaine GHberl Auismi Editor A Fine Lake resident with 23 years of ex­ perience with the U.S Postal Service has been sworn in as lhe new Delton postmasler. Dick Linders took lhe oath ot office lor lhe position during a Wednesday morning ceremony al lhe Delton Post Office. He suc­ ceeds Victor Haas. Vermontville postmanrr. who has been the Delton officer-ic-charge fas the past two years. Linders has been branch manager al lhe Parchment Post Office for the last eight yean. His other Postal Service tenure was spent as a clerk, carrier and supervisor In Kai smsroe where be was born and raised. Linders served tn Vietnam during a stint with the Army. He and Ms wife Nancy have two sens, Mark and Chris. The family moved to Floc Lake three years ago. Linders has been working at lhe Delton Post Office since November. "We have tremendous employees and a nice community.' Linders said. Also on Wednesday, all lhe employees al the Delton Pt® Office were lhe recipients of the Postal Service's Golden Eagle Award Less than 20 percent of the post offices in Michigan receive the award, said Oreg Chan­ ski. manager of post office operations for Southwest Michigan. The award is presented as a unit award for meeting goals of the i>osial Servi-e. In a survey. Delton area residents gave ex­ ceptional marks to lhe Delton postal em­ ployees for the service they provide. Chan­ ski said. Delton ranked in the lop five per­ cent in lhe district for customer satisfaction An Exceptional Individual Performance Award was presented to Victor Haas by Charles E. Howe, district manager. "When Mr. Hau went into Delton, the office wu in need ot much work and leader­ ship,* Howe said. 'Mr. Haas is an excellent postmaster who accepted a very difficult usfgnmrm and did an outstanding job. His performance is to be c ommended. He did everything asked of hi m and much more. In addition to Hau' regular workload, he made extensive rural route adjustments which resulted in the addition of another route. 'While all of this was going on. the Del­ ton ft® Office was in the middle of prepar­ ing for a move to a new building." Howe said. "Mr. Haas performed his duties in a re­ markable fashuxi. He haaflbd.the move to lhe new office without any disruption In service. Every detail was anticipated and lhe Dick Linders (cantar) takas the oath as Delon's new postmaster while his wife Nancy holds the family Bble Adminislering the oath is Greg Chanski, manager of poet office operations for Southwest Michigan physical move went off without a bitch , .under Mr. Haas' leadership, the Del­ ton Post Office was a Golden Eagle Office in fiscal year 1994," Howe said. Haas’ award also praised Us skills in deal­ ing with people and his high desire and abil­ ity to provide customer service through his SUIT. Carlton Township Board won't pass ordinance on dealership by Nick Hoffwea Si<Wriser The Carlton Township Board refused a re­ quest Monday night to pass an ordinance that would curtail activity at the new Tbor- nappie Valley Equipment dealership A group of residents brought a petition the board's meeting, asking for passage of an ordinances to limit nigbl-time activity al the dealership, reduce the amount of lighting ar the site and reduce the volume of the dealer­ ship's public address system. Board members told the residents they had already looked Imo the matter, however, and could not take any action because the issue was outside of their responsibilities The board voted unanimously not to crease an ordinance. and they recommended lhe residents take their complaints to the Barry-Eason District Health Department, the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office or the Michigan Attorney General's Office. The John Deere dealership's location has been controversial since plans to build it were announced last year. Residents filed a lawsuit in Barry County Circuit Court to block its construction, alleging thai lhe site of the dealership was improperly rezoned from agricultural and residential uses to commercial uses. Circuit Judge Richard Shuster gave Fill­ more Equipment, which owns lhe dealership, permission to start consuuctlon in August, however, after he found the county's Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners acted properly In rezoning foe site. ' Eldcn Sbellenbarger acted as spokesman for the residents at Monday’s meeting. He ing. then it falls underneath the township's.* be said. Carlton Township Supervisor Dave Kaiser told residents be thought the problems could be resolved by taking them directly to lhe Timmerman brothers, who own the business. Residents said they talked with the Timmermans about their concerns before the dealership was built and nothing was done Keith Marlow, a trustee on the board, said he thought the complaints should be dealt with by the Barry-Eaton Health Department. He said he discussed the mailer with offi­ cials there and was told the township should na become involved in the complaints be­ cause it was na their business. Marlow said the health department has a nuisance code, and one of the officials rec­ ommended the residents file a nuisance complaint with the department. "He told me to tell you folks to ... make ou your complaint of all the things you want to pur in it. and you sign it. and you lake it down to the Barry-Eaton Health Department. We (the board) have nothing to do with that store." Marlow said. After lhe board's vote. Sbellenbarger said he would lake the residents' complaints to the Barry County board of Commissioners, the attorney general or the Barry County Circuit Court. Not all the residents spoke out against the dealership. Sharon Sixberry said other resi­ dents are closer to the dealership, but she has na heard any nase coming from there. She said problems with noise in the area are na confined to lhe dealership either. Tve heard cars gang up and down the road with their speaker systems so loud It wakes you up." she said. Tve beard cars turning around In the tfriveway. Nothing is ever said about that. Ail you're worried shout is lhe John Deere dealership.* Sixberry said life-loag residents of Wel­ come Corners had to accept it when city people moved into their neighborhood. She encouraged lhe residents to accept the deal­ ership in the same way. This Is progress as far as I'm concerned. They're here fa the farmers and that's what this community is. It's a farm commw ily,* she said Kaiser said Tuesday that board members met with the Timmermans that morni'ig and informed them of the residents' pr-zblems He said the Timmermans were concerned about the problems and promised to look into them and work with the residents *If there's a problem, they’ll do something about it,' Kaiser said. “It shines on myfront porch and I can go out there and read a newspaper at night," EMan Shallanbarger Md increased traffic from tractors and semi­ tucks driving around the dealership is crest­ fog noise and fumes and breaking the shoul­ ders of Welcome Road. He also said the dealership's owners promised to use "down lighting' to illumi­ nate its la at night, but lights on the side of tie building light up the neighborhood. , 'll shines on my front porch and I can go out there and read a newspaper al night,* said Sbellenbarger. who lives across the road from the dealership. Other residents complained they have been awakened at night by the dealership's I Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelley will be guest speaker at the Barry County Democrats' annual Truman-Johnson Dinner Saturday evening. April 22. al the Thomas Jefferson Hall. Hastings. Kelley is Michigan's longest serving elected state official. He was appointed Jan. 2, 1962, and was elected in November of that year. Despite the Republican Party's landslide victories last November, be was re-elected to his 11th full term. Kelley lists among his accomplishments in 33 years as attorney general, an aggres­ sive consumer protection program, fighting air and water polluters, working for civil rights and civil liberties for all citizens and leading efforts io control crime and drug abuse. He was the first stale attorney general to create a Consumer Protection Division, an Environmental Division and a Medicaid Fraud Division. He says he was one of the first Michigan public officials to urge tighter controls over lobbyists and be helped pave the way for Michigan's Open Meetings and Freedom of Information acts. He is the only Michigan attorney general to Tie elected president of the National As­ sociation of Attorneys General. Kelley has received numerous awards for his service on behalf of the people of Michi­ gan. Some of the organizations that have recognized him include the Associated Press. Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Police Officers Association of Michigan. National Association of Attorneys General, the Slate Bar of Michigan and Michigan Se­ nior Power Day. Born and raised in Detroit, Kelley attended Detroit schools and earned his bachelor’s and juris doctor degrees from lhe University of Detroit. Kelley practiced corporation law in Detroit and moved to Alpena, where be practiced general law and served as city attorney and county supervisor before being appointed Michigan Attorney General. The Democrats' dinner will start with a social hour at 6 p.m. April 22. followed by dinner at 7. Tickets, at $15 per person or $25 per couple, are available from any local member of the Barry County Democratic Party. For more information or tickets, call 945­ 3345. Advertise... public address system and tractors and trucks driving m and out of the business' la. 1 can hear their PA systems in my house with lhe doors closed ... and I think that's uncalled fa.' said one resident Sbellenbarger said be had taken the complunts to the corny's planning and zoning office, but was told they could na lake any action. *My understanding is that if it doesn't fall under the jurisdiction ot planning and zon­ Attorney general to speak at Democrat dinner April 22 in The Hastings banner COH...945-9554 EJden Sbellenbarger spoke fa a number of Welcome Comers residents Monday night when he asked the Carlton Township board for an ordinance to curtail nighttime activity at Thornapple Valley Equipment's new home on M-43. Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 13, 1995 'u'kg Letters A new fixed-income alternative Every investment offers certain benefits For example, the benefits of fixed-income Disciplined doctor does abortions here 7b The Editor: West Michigan women arc being warned about a doctor doing abortions here after he was barred in Indiana. This phyticiac. who was banned from per­ forming abortions in his home state. now is reportedly is performing abortion procedures at a Grand Rapids clink and at Planned Paren­ thood in Kalamazoo Vivian King of TV-41 said: “This is a story of a doctor who agreed to stop performing abortions in Indiana. Now local pro-life ac­ tivists wonder how he can perform them Our concerns dale back to 1988. when this physician performed an abortion that landed him in court. An emergency order said the doctor endangered the health of a patient by attempting to perform an office abortion on a woman who was six month pregnant when In­ diana law prevents abortions after three months. This doctor has been performing abortions in West Michigan for the last five yean. No criminal charges were ever brought against him. in part because of his deferred prosecu­ tion agreement. He is still licensed in Indiana under the condition he does not perform voluntary abortions there. ■ Writers note: If you are contemplating hav­ ing an abortion, you are al risk. A doctor operates completely blind in an abortion prv>cedure. working by touch alone. If he/she manipulates the currette (a sharp knife-like in­ strument) too eatity or loo forcibly, harm can be done to the woman This was brought ho..ie by a study publish­ ed in the British medical journal ‘Lancet” by the same doctors who performed the abor­ tions Out of 1,182 suction abortions done, they reported 9.5 percent of their patients re­ quired blood transfusions 4.2 percent suf­ fered cervical lacerations. 1.2 percent had uterine perforations and 27 percent developed The doctors expressed dismay that these "complications are seldom mentioned by those who claim abortion is safe...” There are alternatives to abortion; financial assistance, proper medical care, clothing and baby Hems, counseling and support, and of course, adoption. Call l-800-Bethany (238-4269). for free and confidential help. If you're a victim of an abortion injury, call: Legal Action for Women 1-800-U CAN SUF. (8-226-783). Joanna Haddix. President Barry County Right to Life Reject Pennock’s PUD Proposal To The Editor: It was most gratifying to hear several members of the Hastings Planning Cornmis san express their concerns for the residents whose lives would be greatly affected by the proposed Pennock Hospital Planned Unit Development (PUD). Many thanks for considering residents as well as the businesses. Please keep in mind that this Pennock pro­ posal is for a business to invade and convert au established residential section of Hastings. The land involved in this PUD is totally residential. It is not a gray area as far as zon­ ing and planning is concerned, it is an established residential area. The opposition coming from residents is not opposition to Pennock Hospital. The hospital fulfills a need in this community and surroun­ ding areas. We have co-existed as a residen­ tial community and hospital for many yean. In 1992 over $833,000 was raised from all areas of this community for the expansion and improvement of the hospital. Land valued at $92,500 was given to the hospital as well. So the opposition to this PUD is a totally separate issue from the hospital itself, and should be viewed as such. It seems Pennock has now turned to bile the hand that fed them. We have been thankful for the small town flavor and character of Hastings. We believed the school system was good for our three sons, and our city truly was one of the 100 best small cities in which to live. We are now most unhappy with the attitudes and issues this PUD has raised as it has put the hnapstal and residents on opposite sides. However, one positive result of this PUD has been that our neighborhood has united to re­ tain our desirable residential status, and we are dedicated to this end. In the Banner of March 30. Stephen and Isabel Johnson's letter said the one word that best describes this whole Pennock Hospital PUD - "appalling. ’ The hospital had and still has other options for their proposed We urge the Planning Commission and the City Council to reject this PUD. Let our residential neighborhood be retained and fur­ ther developed as currently planned Leonard H. Spyker Hastings What is PUD’s effect on the future? To the Editor: As residents of Cass Street, we would like to rrv.kc a few comments on the proposed planned unit development (PUD) Pennock Hospital is seeking to obtain We very much support the hospital, as do all of our neighbors, but we do not feel that support of Pennock Hospital ts the issue here. One of our big concerns is. where will this all end? One of the things that attracted us to our Write us a... LETTER!" The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means ot expressing an opinion ot a point o< view on subjects ot current general interest. Send tetters to: Letters to the Etfitor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastrings, Ml 49058 home was the fact that it was in a quiet neighborhood, on a nice cul-de-sac. dead-end street. Now. if this PUD is allowed to go through, not only will we have a very busy street with a commercial business on the end. but also we will have a parking lot right next io our property. If Pennock is grafted this PUD in this neighborhood, bow will it affect other neighborhoods in our city in the future? If Pennock is given the green light to build its day care center and erect a parking lot in a residential neighborhood now. what will the hospital want to do a few yean down the road? As icighbors of Pennock Hospital, are we supposed to just sit back and watch our neighborhood turn into commercial property? If this is allowed to happen, what will protect any other neighborhood in our city from going through the same thing we have been facing? We realty feel there are alternative solutions to the expansion of Pennock Hospital. We would like to see positive steps taken to preserve our neighborhoods. This issue is not just about us. it concerns the whole city of Hastings Gordon and Janet Miller Hastings investments (such as bonds and certificates of deposit, or CDs) are safety of principal and a fixed level of income. No matter what happens to interest rates, investors receive the same, steady stream of income. This of­ fers protection against the possibility that interest rates might fall. Every investment also offers some kind of risk. If interest rates rise, fixed-income investments offer no potential for increased income. Thai's the price fixed-income in­ vestors must pay for safety and reliable income. But now there’s an investment designed to offer the best of both worlds. Multiple step-up callable notes and multiple step-up certificates of deposit (CDs) combine the reliability of fixed income with the potential to take advantage of rising interest rates. Step-up notes offer a set interest rate that Communication from... CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Promises made, promises kept Whew! The 100 days arc almost over! We’re now in the final week of the Contract With America. This week the House of Representatives is expected to cap it all off with major tax incentives for families and businesses House Republicans will fulfill their pledge to vote on legislation to reduce the burden of government and build a brighter future for America. Since we hit the ground running on January 4th, moat bills have passed by large bipartisan majorities. We made Congress live under the same safety and employment rules as everyone else; passed a balanced budget amendment through the House; passed the line item veto; outlawed unfunded mandates and approved broad legal reform. Term limits also got a majority vote but did not get the 2/3 vote required for a constitutional amendment. Coming up next is the greatest challenge of the Contract: $190 in tax cuts — offset by $280 billion in spending cuts. We believe Americans should get relief from the $250 billion tax hike passed in 1993. Many economists say tha** enormous hike is restrain­ ing economic growth and could lead to a recession in the near future. Fo my part. I say people should keep more of their money instead of giving il to Washington bureaucrats Under our legislation, most families will get a tax cred I ofySN&per child and a capital gains tex cut. Cospm Will also get relief from the punitive marriage tex. Tax relief will go to non-working spouses, families adopting children, and familks caring for elderly parents or gnnJparants. Mean-toile, businesses of all sizes will be eacr^zed by the tax incentives — particularly tbc Neutral Cost Recovery Act. 1 introduced Neutral Cost legislation two yean ago and it became part of lhe Contract. For small busineses. my bill doubles the expensing limit to $35,000. For all businesses, depreciation deducations are indexed for inflation and op­ portunity cost. Leading economists estimate tht Neutral Cost legislation will reduce the cost of capital by 16 percent and expand the economy with as many as 2.7 million new jobs by the year 2000. To pay for the tax cute, lhe Contract in­ cludes $280 billion in spending cuts over five yean. That includes cuts in 140 government programs — including welfare, corporate sub­ sidies. foreign aid and housing We must triin bureaucracy and stop spending money that we don’t have. After this remarkable a ssion ends on April 7th, weary members of t c House will return to their districts for two weeks, listen to the views of constituents, and talk about the achievements of lhe Contract. Then we'll return io Washington to develop a budget resolution that cuts $500 billion more in spen­ ding and puts us on the road to a balanced budget by the year 2002. With the approval of the Contract, the groundwork is laid and the momentum is with us! FINANCIAL FOCUS /urrt/M/dy Marie 0. Christensen of Edward D. Jones A Co. is scheduled to increase at specified dates unless the notes are called. If the notes are called, they cease earning interest, and the principal is returned to investors To compensate investors for the un­ predictable timing of principal return, stepup notes typically pay higher interest. They generally carry maturities of three years to 15 years and typically offer a “lockout period" of one year to three years, during which they cannot be called back by the issuer Step-up CDs have similar features. Here's how a typical step-up note or CD might work. A corporation or bank plans to issue a 12-year bond of CD. To protect itself from possible falling interest rales, the issuer adds the option of calling the notes of CDs any time after three years. The securities are issued on Jan. 1, 1995, and staled to mature on Jan. 1. 2007. The step-up schedule might look like this: Year 1,7.00 percent; Year 2, 7.00 percent; Year 3,7.00 percent; Year 4. 7.25 percent; Year 5, 7.50 percent; Year 6, 7.75 percent; Year 7. 8.00 percent; Year 8, 8.25 percent; Year 9. 8.75 percent; Year 10. 9.25 percent; Year 11. 10.00 percent; and Year 12. 10.50 percent. If the notes or CDs were called at the end of the third year, the investor would receive an average 7 percent annual return. If the securities were left outstanding the entire 12 years, the average annual return would be 7.91 percent. The issuer might call the notes or CDs in any interest rate environment, except one of exceptionally high rates. So. holders of step-ups can be called on any interest pay­ men* ioe at the issuer's discretion. By the *ame token, investors should not automatically assume the notes or CDs will be called. Step-up notes and CDs are debt obliga­ tions of the issuing corporation or govern­ ment agency. Just like with any other in­ vestment, it’s important to consider the quality of the issuer. To help you evaluate step-up notes, many are rated by the same services that rate corporate and municipal issues. Like any other investment, step-up notes offer a variety of advantages, and they can be an important addition to a well-balanced portfolio. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 51V. Ameritech 44’/. Anheuser-Busch 58'/. Chrysler 39'/. Clark Equipment 85'/. CMS Energy 23’/. Coca Cola 57’/. Dow Chemical 73’/. Exxon 66’/. Family Dollar 12V. Ford 28’/. General Motors 44V. Great Lakes Bancorp 43’/. Hastings Mfg. 19'/. IBM 86’/. JCPenney 43’/. Johnson & Johnson 60'/. Kmart 14V. Kellogg Company 59'/. McDonald's 34’/. Sears 52V. Southeast Mich. Gas 20’/. Spartan Motors 10'/. Upjohn 36’/. Gold $390.30 Silver 5.35 Dow Jones 4187.08 Volume 312,000,000 Vv&shtA by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Ownon of J-Ad Gnphcs me. 1052 N Broadway Haatnga, Ml 400564802 (Biff) 045-0554 • NEWSROOM • David T. foung (Etetor) Elame Gfoert Muimi Eaton NkX Hoffman Barbara Gall Jean GaKup Teresa Frth Sharon MHar T.L Stenzelbarton Margaret Fowtar • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtouAwl ads accaplad Monday through cmay B&m to530pm Saturday 830 am ■ Noon Dervae Howel Phy*® Bowers POSTMASTER Sand address changes to: P.0 Box B Hastings. Ml 490560602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. 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Rick Tormela. regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomappie, Yankee Springe, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Townshtp), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St . Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the ipper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. 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Whet cones to mind is that church and state are sup­ posed to be separate." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 13, 1995 — Page 5 Mid-Counties director placed on ‘administrative separation’ with pay Staff Writer Delores Diggs, who has been at the helm of Mid-Counties Employment and Training Consortium for 21 years, has been placed on "administrative separation" from her position as executive director by officials of its governing board. The Chief Elected Officer (CEO) Council voted unanimously to put Diggs on leave, with pay. on April 5, she said. Diggs' director of operations, Steve Pol­ lock. also was put on "administrative repara­ tion" by the CEO Council and Planner Elaine Baker was named interim executive director of the job placement agency, she said SMOKING, continued from page 1 missioner Robert Wenger as Barry's repre­ sentatives, recently voted to place Executive Director Delores Diggs on administrative leave with pay until June 30, Herrington told the board. (See related story in this is"We have selected an interim agency (the Calhoun Intermediate School District) to administer these funds so there will be no interruption of services to the recipients in lhe various counties up until June 30." be "We have suggested a reorganization and re-drafting of the (Mid Counties) board there was no opposition. The chief lived in the area and be "did a lot of good .or the first settlers here in Barry County (in the Nashville-BarryviUe area),- he said Wenger said a resolution will be drafted for consideration at the next County Board meeting. Cooley said he preferred the original spelling of the chiefs name rather than phonetic one. • Received two letters concerning the County Road Commission's proposed as­ phalt plant from citizens Tara Walidorff and Donna Kenyon. Walidorff said the asphalt plant would generate health risks and environmental haz- Mid-Counties administers federal funding that comes through the state for Jobs Train­ ing Partnership Act (JTPA) programs few youths and adults in the Calhoun. Barry and Branch counties. Mid-Counties is also re­ sponsible for job training, administration and service delivery. The CEO Council is made up of county commissioners from Calhoun, Barry and Branch counties, which had an agreement with Mid-Counties to provide JTPA ser­ vices. In January. Calhoun County, which has 60 percent control of the program, withdrew from its agreement with Mid-Counties be­ cause of what it called "disallowed costs” made by the agency. The counties were li­ able to pay such costs, with Calhoun paying 60 percent, and lhe other counties 20 percent One of the reasons Calhoun officials cited when they withdrew was the need for a con­ trolling organization that could assume fi­ nancial liability (or the program. Barry and Branch counties, each with just 20 percent control of the program, were un­ able to continue the agreement without Cal­ houn In March, the CEO Council voted to enter an agreement with the Calhoun Intermediate School District to take over the program at the end of the current programs with Mid­ Counties on June 30. They are working on a new agreement, with possible restructuring of the governing body. With the action to remove Mid-Counties as the controlling agency, Diggs' position was io be eliminated by July 1. Her attorneys, Hamilton. McDonald and Simpson from Ann Arbor. have written a letter to the CEO Council, offering a negotiated severance package. "I don't know anything, do one has said anything. AD I know is that the attorney sent lhe letter," Diggs said of the proposal. "Right after we lost it (the role in the job training program). I called Roger LaBome, (superintendent of the CISD) and congratu­ lated him and wished him luck. I offered to help in any way I could." Digg* said. "Tve been in the job for 21 years; I know it has to continue uninterrupted, but it's not Public hearings will be held on the pro- "We've got to find some way of getting the counties out of the liability under the present system." The final selection of an administrative body to handle the federal and state prcg*am funds will be made in the near Mure. • Listened to Castleton Township Super­ visor Justin Cooley say that he hoped the County Board would officially name a creek after Indian Chief Asquesab. as the board had previously discussed at the request of Nashville resident Inez Warren. A recent public bearing was held on lhe subject and Bank counting 8 million pennies Find a penny, pick it up. But don't try to pick up 8 million of them because they weigh about 48,000 pounds. Ray Amoroso, the collection manager for 'Oh. it was a back-breaker. I’m telling "Asphalt fumes are carcinogenic, and cause other health problems," she said, according to information she has from the Environ mental Protection Agency and the New Jersey State Department of Health. "It would be ignorant and suicidal to pollute the very land, waler and air which sustain our lives. And the lives of generations to come." Walidorff said. "We as residents of Barry County have strived these many years without owning our own asphalt industry. Though we cannot survive without clean air, •oil. and water and a healthy place to Hve Since she has been placed on leave. Diggs Kenyon said she does not support a special election for the purpose of requesting extra voted millage for the asphalt plant. "For the present, 1 sincerely believe it to be unconscionable to request more millage from the taxpayers when they have only this year experienced relief on property taxes." She also posed a number of questions and wondered if they have been adequately answered. Some of her questions include the cost of operating the plant on an annual basis and bow it would be financed; bow long will it take to recoup the initial cost of the plant, will the county pay for the entire election expense and why couldn't it be held at the utz time as the presidential election when costs will be picked up by the state? Auxiliary attends leadership school (From loft) Bonnin Sherman, Joyce Weinbrecht, Cvelyne Hecht. Deonne Woody, senior members, and Carolyn Woody, junior member ot Auxiliary Unit No. 45. Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45. recently attended Eighth District Leadership School In Greenville. Marjorie Vernier, Eastern Area Leadership Chairman, Department ol Michigan, wai the instructor. COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE truck. Dillonvale is 118 miles east of Columbus. "I cant guarantee there's 8 million there. Sponsored by the Hustings Ara Mimsttnal Association First Presbyterian Church 231 South Broadway, Hastings ty rapidly, but be estimated that the earliest it will be done is Feb. 1. THE PASSION ACCORDING TO ST. JOHN” • SPECIAL MUSIC • FAVORITE HYMNS PASTORS AND LEADERS FROM LOCAL CHURCHES open her own consulting business to do with motiv'ttional issues with emphasis on job placement "Something that will be a service to the community." she said. Since the vote to remove Mid-Counties. Diggs has had legal problems, wiich she said were "unfortunate and overblown." She was arrested and charged in Battie Creek's 10th District Court on charges that she assaulted another woman on April 1. She faces charges of assau11 with a dan­ gerous weapon, committing a felony with a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon and maliciously destroying more than $100 in property. The charges reportedly stem from an incident when police said Diggs damaged the truck of an ex-boyfriend and pointed a gun at another woman. Diggs said an April 12 preliminary exam was adjourned, and her attorney was han­ dling the matter. NOTICE Friday, April 14th 1:00-2:00 pm Wednesday. One person is working on counting the pen- at In the letter. Diggs offered to work with the CEO Council to insure that the transition from Mid-Counties and the successor orga­ nization was as smooth as possible. "Ms. Diggs assures us that upon accep­ tance of her proposed severance package, she will act quickly to minimize any disrup­ tions between (Mid-Counties) and whatever new organization you choose to authorize,” the letter said. Diggs asked that the ownership of the West End Center be transferred to her or the company she designates, six months sever­ ance pay and six months continuation of medical and insurance benefits. She also asked that the successor organization, the Calhoun Intermediate School District, retain her as a consultant until Dec. 31, 1997, at the me of $75 an hour for 20 hours a week. She also requested a recognition dinner for 21 years of service. In lhe letter, the attorneys said Diggs would leave the agency on May 31, and would fully assist in the In observance of Good Friday, April 14th We will be CLOSED from Noon until 3:00 p.m. -4 Freewill oflenng for LOVE, hr. A Harep Mmmcml Awi delivered to the Federal Reserve Bank in safe and sound banking he was five, according to bank officials. Now, HOLY WEEK AND EASTER cializes in treating aging bones says that although the number of working bones is for pleasure is going up. "People are moving from the city to the bone," veterinarian John Gifford said. More than 200 people attended a recent seminar Gifford offered. Its title was "The Old Gray Mare Ain't What She Used to Be.” He said horses now are living well into Mr*. Medical advances and changes in bone ownership are playing roles in helping the ani­ mals live longer, said Robert Kline, director of the horse program at Ohio Stale University. "It used to be the old fanner who had the bones," Kline said. "Now with all the subur■ beast of burden. It's a friend and you don't send your friend to slaughter." Purina Mills Inc., an animal feed manufac­ turer, conducted a nationwide search for the country’s oldest hone and turned one up that is 52 years old. The oldest bone Gifford treats is 31 or 31 Gifford - a 1984 graduate of Ohio State Univerriiy's veterinary college who worked as a wrangler in Wyoming for three summers during college _ travels about 30,000 miles a year in a pickup truck be calb his "traveling pharmacy." I member FDIC Hastings 945-2401 Pslm/Tanion Sunday Service, April 9, More people own horses for pleasure ^Hastings 315 West Center Street, Hastings MI 4S 058 (616) 945-3014 would have to hav* obtained 123,076.9 pen­ nies every year _ $1,230.77 _ or about 337 per For your insurant e call Farmers Insurance Discover the advantage of MftimdY Thpi-KhiY. April 13, Holy Eucharist and Foot Washing, 7:00 p.m. Good Friday. April 14. Proper Liturgy, 12:00 p.m. Noon Stations of the Cross. 6:00 p.m. Hob Saturday, April 15. Service 10 a.m. Great Vigil of Easter. SaL, April 15, 8:00 p.m. Easter Sunday. April 16, Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Remember the Easter Season with Religious Jewelry ante coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives last, fair, friendly service. time of the year for boat insurance. of religious jewelry to GARY BEGG, LUTCF they'll think warmly of Easier is the most holy many people Give a gift someone you love and you all year long. CARY BEGG AGENCY Aata. Hom, Uh, ComnwcU US S Mxhgei. HMngr. VI OOM FeMUIU •t Gilmore Jewelers 102 E. State St., Hastings 945-9572 I Si Mlddle.Uk 795-3338 Bellevue 763-9418 Nashville 852-0790 Caledonia 891-0010 Waytand 792-6201 APRIL ( HH.i)ABl >1 PRl \l \II()\ \IO\I1I A child hits a child. And we call it aggression. A child hits an adult, And we call it hostility. An adult hits an adult, And we call it assault/battery An adult hits a child, And we call it discipline. By Haim Gnott Barry County Child Abuse Council Prevention and Education Services A Barry County United Way Agency �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 13, 1995 County agrees to tax settlement with KA VCO tiement for $19,065.59 in back taxes and forget about the $11,934 in penalties and in­ terest KAVCO owed the county. It could have been wane, however. Vice by Elslne Gilbert Assistant Editor Tbe Barry County Board of Commission­ ers had no other choice but to accept a set- at the. Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South al M-79 945 3397 Church phone 9454995 ihjp. 7:13 p.m.. Youth Feltowihip; HASTINGS FREE METHODIST Bokwood SL Rev Damei Grayb.II, MAior paator. Rev. Donald Brail, aaoc pastor. Rev Tod Clark, you* paator. EASTUt SUNDAY: 7.00 a m. Sunrue Breakfast. ItkOO a m Sunday School; 1100 a m Childress Church Provided. Wedse>ls> - 700 p.n prayer THORNAPPLE QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 VALLEY am Sunday 623-2030 (Dehorn) after 6 p. ■ervicr 6:30 p.m. Youth group GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St . Michael Anton. WELCOME ST. ROBE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 80S S fafleroco COINERS CHURCH. 3113 N. Broadway. school, 1045 a.m Holy Commo GRACE 367-4061 or Dariene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services - BRETHREN BIBLE AA. Good Friday. April 14 - 9:30 Croaawalk, 700 Family Wonhip Satonfay. April 15 - 700 Ho*y mectt Monday*. 6:30 p.m. to 8.-00 Council Wedneaday. April 19 - BARRY CO. CHURCH OF 945-9116; 6:30 p.m. - Bible atudy at 945-5365 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 CHRIST, (mmimc addnm - 1651 a.m.. BMe School; 10:30 *.m.. ow WBCH; 290 p.m &mor Hlfh Yooth lev, IO Ktv« ■ mMl M Md Tnxmr Mimkrn « Orend WOODGROVE BRETHREN, NAZARENE, 1716 North Bra^ CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 . Saariac WBCH AM from CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA - J *xa Kay Rodriquez, 25, of Cape Coral. Florida and formerly of Middleville, passed away on Satur­ day, April 8, 1995. Liu was born on March 17,1970 in Grand Rapids, the daughier of William and Sally (Farrah) Rodiiquez. She was raised in Middlevine and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1988. Liu was self employed in the Lawn Care business for the past two years in Florida. en for locMua - 623-3110. 945-2361 far mp William. F. Thurkettle BIG RAPIDS - William F. Tnurt ettle, 90, of Big Rapids, formerly of Middleville, passed away on Monday, April 3,1995 at Thornapple Manor. He was born on July 16, 1904 at Grand Rapids, the son of William H. and Ida Mac (Jenkins) Thurkettle. Mr. Thurkettle came to Middleville in 1928. He drove all lhe piling for the present Middle­ ville Bridge. He was a logger and a trucker. He was Number 1 Car Salesman in the State of Michigan in 1940 and 1941. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. He uxs an avid hunter, fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. Surviving are his former wife, Marie Thurk­ ettle of Middleville; win. William E. Thurkettle of Middleville; daughter, Gleina Mae (Ralph) Smith of Hatting* Funeral Services were held on Saturday at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Interment wu at Ml Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. O. Kant SdUatfi School al 9:20 ■ • (for alt day* rod Wadncadaya. 940-12:00 6-00-8:00 both mrviroa. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 aided. "They basically went back to their original offer to pay tbe taxes. Under the circumstances, tbe judge could have said •There Is no value to it.' (because of comaminalioo) and then we could have lost FAMILY PLEASANTVIEW Children » Mam 1000 a m $5,000 or $6,000."The j-dge. at his discretion, says what tire retlletsenl will be and there is no ap­ peal." Goeoel said. Tbe judge has total authority." Newman P O Bos 63. Hastings. MI 49058 MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 1045 Rayman had advised the board to accept the offer. Originally, the County Board had hoped to receive $31,000 from KA VCO. "We've been working on this a couple of yesn. trying io get 11 settled,- Newman Mid The old board wanted to go to court and not settle and we agreed to pretty much lhe same thing here. So then we went to a bankrupicy attorney and discovered baikruptcy law, are totally dlfTerent than normal lawa. ■Whereat, if you're a leinboldcr in a nor­ mal court, you gel paid first. In a bankruptcy court, bankrupicy laws are written by attorney! and lhe attorneys gel paid first and we could have very likely ended up with, instead of $19,000. around (616) 945 9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wonhip II am.. After Dowliha. Ml 490S0. Fuior Suphe« WripM. (616) 754-3021 darnch ptohe: (616) 945-9200 FELLOWSHIP. 2730 Wall Lake Chairman Lew Newman said Tuesday. KAVCO. owner of property in Prairieville Township where the company formerly op­ erated a landfill, is in tbe midst of bankruptcy and lhe judge could have declared that lhe property had no value because of contamination there. Commissioner Rod Goebel, chairman of lue board's Finance Committee, said. If the judge had taken that route, the county may not have received all of the $19,065, which is being considered as lhe full amount of back taxes tbe company owed from 1983-94. Tbe County Board, at a special meeting last week, voted 7-0 to authorize its attor­ ney, Steven Rayman, to accept the settle- 10:30 FeUowahip Middte or Senior High. Monday. animals, music, living in Florida and every­ thing life had to offer. Survivors are her parents, William W. and Sally A. (Farrah) Rodriguez, Sr.; two sisters, Linette S. Rodriquez of Grand Rapids and Michelle D. (Larry) Haywood of Middleville; one brother, William W. (Michelle) Rodriguez, Jr. of Grand Rapids; grandparents, James and Grace Nichols of Hastings; one niece and two nephews; several aunts, uncles and cousins; a special friend, Randy D. Ward of Florida. 740 the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment wu at Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Animal Cocrol Shelter. Wonrinp 10:45 a m. Nnrarry pro-. 40 a m fam HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer Arthur K. Bunker HASTINGS - Arthur K. Bunker, 89, of Hast­ ings passed away on Tuesday April 11.1995 at TenderCare in Hastings. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral CLOVERDALE - Sharon M. Burdick, 51, of Cloverdale passed away on Tuesday. April 11, 1995 at Allegan General Hospital in Allegan. She was born on October 18, 1943 in She graduated from Hopkins High School in 1962. She had been a Unit Coordinator at Allegan her husband, John, also owned A operated the Wall Lake Grocery at Wall Lake in Delton. She married John Burdick on May 24,1991. Mrs. Burdick was a member of the Delton Moose Lodge and the Hopkins VJ.W. Womens Auxiliary. She was also a member of the South Monterey Center United Methodist Church. She loved Bingo and dancing She wu preceded in death by a sister, Nancy CoUier. Survron are her hushend, John; mother A father, LaVern “Bud" A Idalaine “Ike** Gudith of Hopkins; one daughter, Mrs. Jason (Tammy) Cussing of Pontiac; two sons, William A John Gudith of Clare; one Cu * Sunday oTTX -TS officiating. Burial will be ar East Hickory Corners Memorial contributions may be made to the South Monterey United Methodist Church or the Allegan General Hospital. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. While the pain of loss can be difficult. 945-2361 far NASHVILLE AREA CYRIL'S CATHOLIC FM-.AM 9“dC «0. Jhillll, s>^n“ : CHURCH, Naahvilk your community, we have served MfH. * Sr-Hi Yosdi Fellowship 3:30 par. WEDNESDAYS: FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT Children'. Vocal Choo Pre school thru first grade 5:00 p.m.; generations of local families. Our management and staff are local O N THOSE CLOSEST important to our TO. YOU community. That, we believe, makes a difference in the quality of care and service we provide. Friday. April 21 - Habitat for of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS April 22 - Goodwill Clam Potluck Mombur F.D.I.C. THf HASTINGS BANNER AND Rf MINDCR 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLIY PHARMACY ■■Prehcriptkxia” — 118 S. JeHhraon — 945-3429 SUPPORT GROUPS - VIPs (Visually Impaired Persons) 9:30 am Tint Friday of month 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan ______ 3Xjren Funeral Home, inc. 1401 N. Broadway At Woodlawn Ave. Hmtmos. Michigan HASTINGS FIMR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. David C. Wren President Kaouymoua 1240 Noon Monday. HASTMM MANUFACTVMNQ CO. •ad 940 a.m Saturdays. Top* No. 338 - 9:15 am Thursdays; NASHVILLE - Clayton A. Newland, 81. of ing and graduated from Ca mpbcil County High School in 1931. He married Nettie Mae Stauffer on May 3. 1940 in Hastings and they owned and operated the Maple Grove Country Store in the early 1950's and farmed in Maple Grove Township the Delton Schools, worked st Highland Dairy in Hitting* Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Battle Creek after 30 years of service. Mr. Newland belonged to the Charlotte Commandry #37, Zabud Council of Battle Creek. Royal Arch Masons Chapter #171 Nashville, life time member of Nashville Lodge #255 F.&AJd. and Commander of Hastings Commandry #56 in 1970 & 1980. He attended Nashville Baptist Church and Hastings for many yean. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Newland. Survivors are his wife of 55 years, Nettie Mae; son, Duane Newland of Ann Arbor, daughters, Joyce Lockman of Marshall, Home in ________ traditions so Hastings FUXFA* INCOftPOftATID Lakewood Community Ambulance Service. call TIME WMN FUNKRM HOMI nephew, Richard Millford; one niece, Jean Nash, both of Grand Rapids. Visitation will be held oo Wednesday arxl Thursday. April 13 ft 14 at 7:00pm-8:30pm. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Lodge #90 of Lowell will be conducted Thursday at 8:00pm at the funeral chapeL Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 14,1995 at 3:30pm at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Pastor Don Mathis officiating. Burial win be at OarksviDe Cemetery. Valley Chape 1-Gcnther Funeral Nashville. pecole who understand the Game Night for all age*. THURSDAYS Chancel Chmr 7:30 HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA Hastings and Lake Odessa Firm Bureau, a Life Member of Mtannic Lodge #90 of Lowell and served on the T-akr Odessa School Board and the Ionia Intermedi­ ate School District Board. He wu also preceded in death by 2 sis ten, Lovell Jorgenson and Mildred Brooks. Survivon ®e two sons, Robert (Nancy) Hershberger of Lake Odessa, Dr. Kenneth (Margo) Hershberger of Clarksville; one daughter, Pitricu Kay Exsner of Lake Odeaaa; Richie, Florida. Funeral Services will be Thursday, April 13, 1995 at 11:00a.m. ax the Nashville Baptist Church with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville with the Nashville Masonic Lodge officiating at the grave. Memorial contributions may be made to the Putnam Library in Nashville. As long-standing members of 1140 The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: retiring in 1972. found in those closest to you. over WBCH SUNDAYS: Father CHURCH. meeting VaUey High School Roaroe. (517) 852-9228 Mormng m Feltowihtp preceded him in death on September 26,1989. Mr. Hershberger wu a self employed fanner He was born on September 4,1913 in Hast­ Visitation will be Wednesday A Thursday evenings, April 12 A 13 from 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton, where tbe family will be present Funeral Services will be Friday April 14, at 2:00pm at the Williams Funeral Home with often the greatest comfort can be Sumfay Services LAKE ODESSA - Howard L Hershberger, 87, <rf Lake Odessa, passed away on Tuesday, April 11. 1995 at TenderCare in Harring, He wu born on August 31,1907 in Sslem. Illinois, lhe son of John snd Saddle (Hanna) Hershberger. He sttended Mills Elementary School and graduated from dartuville High School. He Ken, Joe, Tom & Bill Tuttle, all of Battle Bufford W Coe. Paator. Margaret Ptotor everything." Goebel said. County officials in the past had a long bailie with KAVCO, trying to bring tbe landfill, when It was operating, up to proper requirements and then when those efforts failed, trying to close it. Complaints tan residents started surfacing in 1975. KAVCO plead guilty to inappropriate daily maintenance in 1979. In 1984, after a state lawsuit, a BarryEaton Circuit Court judge ruled that the KAVCO landfill was tbe source of under­ ground water contamination al nearby homes in Section 31 of Prairieville Township aid Section 38 ot Allegan's Gun Plaim Town­ ship. The now closed landfill Is located one mile north of M-89 oo Doster Road in Prairieville's Section 30. At one lime, according to the Michigan tie par t me nt of Natural Resources, tbe KAVCO landfill was among the state's top 25 worst polluted sites. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 945-2471 LAKE ODESSA-HiroldM Kendill, 73. of 8. 1995 at Pennock Hospital. He wu born on October 1,1921 in Sararuc, the son of Jack and Mattie (Leary) Kendall. He moved with his family to lhe Lake Odes­ sa area in 1927. He attended Lake Odessa Schools. Mr. Kendal! worked si the Lake Odessa Canning Company for 14 years and after that at the Garlinger Produce for several years. He attended Calvary United Bretheren Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Kruger in 1991. Survivors are his twin brother, Howard Kendall of Lake Odessa with whom he lived; two sisrers, Shirley (Jerry) Raymood and Helen Blurxlell both of Lake Odessa; a brother Joe (Marilyn) Leslie of Lake Odessa; a brother-in­ law. Gerald Kroger of Lake Odessa; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Richard Sessink officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 13, 1995 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS...by Catherine Lucas Speas couple to observe their 40th anniversary George and Nadine Speas, of Woodland an celebrating their 40th wedding anniver­ sary. They wen mamed April 30. 1955 at the Sebewa Baptist Church They have four children. Karen Rogen and Jeff Speas of Lake Odessa. Jan Hulett of Dearborn Heights Peterson-Erway to be wed April 22 Jeannie Ann Pescnon and Paul Parker Erwag, both residing tn Boise. Idaho, will be united in marriage oo April 22. 1995 The bride-to-be is the daughter of Danny and Evelyn Peterson of Wendell. Idaho She ■ a graduate of Boise State University and employed al Cellular One. The grnotn-to-be is the son of Parker and Christine Erway of Battle Creek. He it a graduate of Michigan Stale University and is employed by Hewlett Packard. and Beth Foltz of Byron Center. They also have seven grandchildren. Then will be an open house in their honor on April 30. 1995 at lhe Kilpatnck United Brethren in Christ Church, comer of M-66 and Barnum Road. 2-5 p.m. No gifts please. Hoefler-Bonrey plan to wed July 8 Greg and Bobbi Hoefler. 9328 Kimel Hwy., Vermontville. and Wayne and Menan Granger, 5433 N. Ainger. Charlotte an­ nounce the engagement of their children Kelly and Brian. Kelly ■ a 1988 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a 1993 graduate of Western Michigan University She is currently employed as a junior ftm/ftnt grade teacher for Sagmaw Public Schools Brian is a 1988 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School and attends Davenport Business College He ia employed by the Michigan Ar­ ray National Guard. A July 8 wedding is planned. Rep. Geiger hails education bills passed Hunt-Rothrock united in marriage Stacy L Hunt and Rinadl B Rothrock. M.D. were married in marriage on May 7, 1994, al the Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan. Reverend William Jackson of Flint officiated at the double-ring ceremony Matron of Honor was Deborah Jeaemek. sister of the bride, with Nancy Griffin serving as a bridesmaid. Amanda Hunt was the miniature bride. Best man was Richard Alien. M.D. Frank Jesensck served as groomsman. Ushers were Kevin Croc. David Deeter. Mark Dyball. and Raeburn Rothrock. A reception immediately followed the ceremony in the hall with Tom and Barbara Robson, brother-in-law and sister of the groom, as master and mistress of ceremony. Dan Miller. Donna Miller, and Suzy Verus were event coordinators. The bride is the daughter of Hubert and Pauline Hunt of Hastings, Michigan. The groom is the son of Mary Rothrock of Saint Leonard, Maryland and the late Harold Rothrock. After a honeymoon trip to Hawaii, the cou­ ple are residing in Battle Creek where the groom is a neurosurgeon practicing at lhe Bar­ tle Creek Health System The 1995-96 school aid and Department of Education budgets proed by the House on Thursday reflect a strong commitment to education and quality schools, said stale Rep. Terry Geiger. R-Lake Odessa. House Bill 4436, the school aid appropria­ tions budget, passed by a 98-3 vote. Geiger, vice chair of the Appropriations School Aid/Department of Education Subcommittee, supported provisions to increase funding for K-12 education "Raising foundation grams fulfills a com­ mitment to increase funding as revenues and student counts change," Geiger said. "We also provide greater equity between high- and low-spending districts by increasing grants for those districts spending below the basic foundation." More than $345 million would go toward raising the foundation allowance by $166 per pupil, increasing the basic allowance for each student from $5,000 to $5,166. The minimum allowance is boosted from $4,200 to $4,532. The $8.3 billion school aid budget also maintains funding for adult education at $185 million and the at-risk program at $230 million. An additional $15 million is allotted for school readiness grants for at-risk preschoolers "Maintaining public safety and welfare re­ mains the top priority," Geiger said. "With our prisons at the breaking point, we must im­ plement programs to handle nonviolent, first­ time offenders. This budget provides for prison expansion and new facilities, as well as other initiatives to protect our residents and keep corrections costs in check." The budget bills now go to the Senate for consideration. When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. ; Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. The sixth and final Sunday night combined Lakewood Ministerial Association Lenten Service was held Sunday at Lakewood United Methodist Church. The Rev Ben Ridder of the Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church gave a sermon. The service was well attended, with four ministers present. The Rev. Ward Pierce put the Revs. George Speas. Ben Ridder and Phil Whipple on the spot by asking them to join him in an unplanned quartet They sang “When I Survey the Wonderous Cross. " Sara Smith played a flute solo accompanied by her mother, Kathy Smith, on lhe organ Chanty Black also sang a solo Plans for lhe celebration of Holy Week in lhe Woodland area include the combined Lakewood Ministerial Good Friday service. The Rev. Ward Pierce will preach. The annual Lenten service series always ends with a cocnbir.jd Good Friday service at Central United Methodist at I p.m. Most businesses in that village usually close for two hours for that service. Woodland United Methodist Church people will attend an Easier Sunrise Service at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church at 7 a.m. Breakfast will be served by the host church around 7:45 to 8 a.m. Easter morning worship service will be st the regular lime of 9:15 at the Woodland church. Lakewood United Methodist will celebrate a joint sunrise service for Lakewood and Cen­ tral United Methodist churches at Central at 7 a.m. Breakfast will follow this service. This is an annual exchange between lhe sister Tbe regular Sunday morning service at Lakewood will be at 9:30 a.m. It will include baptisms, confirmations and receiving memberships. Sunday school will be al the regular hour of 11 a.m. Sunrise service at Kilpatrick United Brethren will be lield al 6 a.m. and followed by breakfast. The regular 9:30 Sunday wor­ ship will be held with Sunday School following. A Good Friday service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. al Zion Lutheran Church and an Easter Sunrise Communion service at 7:30 a.m. will be followed by breakfast. There will be special Easter Sunday communioa services al 10:30 a.m. Woodgrove Christian-Brethren Parish in Coats Grove will hold 12 hours of prayer from6a.m.to6p.m., during which members and friends will each pray for assigned half­ hour periods. Members of the church will attend er er the Lakewood combined Good Friday service at Central United Methodist or a service at the Presbyterian Ch»jrh in Hastings. On Easier, a sunrise service will be held at Woodgrove al 7 a.m., an Easter breakfast by the church youth for a free-will offering at 7:30, Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Easter morning worship celebration at 10:30. Word was recently in Woodland that Walter James who was married to the former Jean Mulliken, the widow of Chuck Mulliken, passed away on Feb. 28 at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland. Fla., after a short illness. Jean and Chuck lived in LEGAL NOTICE Sara Smith and Kathy Smith play an organ and flute duet at the sixth com­ bined Lenten Service, which was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Woodland for many years before they moved to Florida because of Chuck's health. Kirk Forman look down the library sign and flag pole week ami repainted them both. He restored the black I background on the sign and polished up the iilver letters and it looks great. The flag pok also looks fresh and new. Kirk has put a lot of work and effort in keep­ ing everything in the village looking cared for. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met last week and Richard Heaven gave an in­ teresting talk about the Clarksville area’s ear­ ly settlement and settlers. He read an article published in 1927 about his grandmother. Mrs. Harriet Hatch Sherman. Alma Kruger just returned oo Friday from a Hartzter trip to New Orleans. She said there were 21 people on the tour, plus the bus driver and the tour guide. They were gone 10 days, stopping in Port Gibaon and Natchez. Miss. As 1 well know the beauty of the south in the spring time. 1 somewhat envied her lhe trip. The Woodland Eagles held one of their four annual dinners for senior citizens on Satur­ day. There were 32 guests at the meal. I sal with Alma Kruger and Leah Abbott. 1 had not chatted with Leah for quitc some 11me so I was glad to see her. The dinner was prepared and served by Kay Leonard and Rich Furlong. They announced that the Mothers' Day dinner will be held on May 15 and there will be entertainment A band that plays old time music and in­ struments is coming. Merle Sutherland won the door prize which was a ceramic Easter bunny scene. The Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance ser­ vice had their April dinner at Cunningham's Acre Sunday. They served baked chicken and ham to 170 people. As it had snowed and steeled early Sunday morning, the grounds were muddy again, but people kept coming through tbe mess io cal lhe excellent meal. 1 briefly saw Jim and Kathy Stowell and their three "young-uns" before I sat with Les and Virginia Yonkers. We were joined by Mane Pickrm a latte later. The next ambulance dinner will be on the second Sunday in May. which is the 14th and is also Mother's Day. The menu will be ham and Swiss steak. Remember to bring your mother. New books at the library are "The Presi­ dent’s Daughter " which is a sequel to Barbara Chase-Riboud's "Sally Hemmings." I finish­ ed the book last night, and 1 do not fed it as vaiied a history as the earlier book, but it is full of historical tidbits. Chase-Riboud's earlier book is probably the only novel in history ever to be argued over by historians. We also have "There Was a Little Giri," the newest effort by the old work-horse of police novels. Ed McBain, and yet another of the popular 87th precinct books. This writer is being discovered by more and more library readers and becoming suddenly quite popular after slumbering for years with five or six faithful readers. 1 purchased “The Giver" which was the 1994 Newberry Medal for Children’s Literature winner. It is a book about a boy who lives in a perfect society that has outlaw­ ed all color and feelings and everything is completely planned. Needless to say there is always peace and tranquility. I do not feel that I can in good conscience buy either the book given this year's Newberry Medal or the Caldicott Medal. 1 believe both of these books would be emo­ tionally upsetting to me. let along youngsters in middte grades. This week 1 will receive as many volumes of the American Girl scries as arc available in Grand Rapids and several of the Goose Bump series by R.L. Stine. My daughter who is an elementary school librarian tells me these are very popular with fourth through seventh­ grade children. WINDOW SHOPPING? CALL PARAMOUNT FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE...BEST QUALITY... BEST SERVICE...GUARANTEED!!! nonce or movtoaoc fomclooum mix DEFAULT hovtog b**n mod* In th* condition* of o c*rto*n root mot* mortgage mod* and *x*cut*d on Moy 14. im. by TONI JO STEEN, a* mortgagor to BANC ONE RNANOAL SERVICES. INC.. on to dtono Corporation, a* mortgog* E. and recorded on Moy 21. 1993. to lh* Offic* of lh* R*gi» »*r of D**d» ol Barry County, Michigan. In Lib*r 572 of mortgog*« on peg* 40B. on which mart, th*r* »• datotod to b* du* and unpaid at th. data of thh notic* $56,333.95 lor principal and $4,222.29 for totoroot and no logoi or oqultatol* prexoadtog having bo*n instituted to recover the dob< or any part of the debt secured by th* mortgog*. and th* pow*r of sal* In th* mortgog* contained having b*com* aporattv* by reason of such d*fou It: NOTK5 B HEREBY GIVEN that on Friday. April 28. 1995, ol 2:00 o'clock Eostom Standard Tim* to th* afternoon of told day. Insld* th* East entrance of th* County Courthous*. to th* City of Hostings. Michigan, that being on* of th* places of holding lhe Circuit Court for th* County of Barry. In th* Stato of Mlchigor th* lands and promises describ­ ed to sold mortgage will b* offered for sol* and sold to th* hlghwt bidder ot public sol*, for the purpose of satisfying th* amount duo and unpaid upon the mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale. Including the statutory at­ torney fee. Th* premises to b* sold at said sol* ar* situated in th* Township of Johnstown. County of Barry. Stat* ot MKntgon. ana o**crio*a as ronows. AH th* West 1/2 of the Southwest fractional quarter containing fifty seven acres of land, more er lee*, six and fhro one-hundredths acres off th* South *nd of th* Northwest fractional quarter west of th* lake: oil to Section fifteen. Town one North, Range eight West, also twenty thre* acre* of land off th* East sid* of th* Southeast quanor of th* Southeast quarter of Section sixteen bounded on the W**t sid* by th* Battl* Creek and Hastings rood being Town on* North. Rang* eight West, ex­ cept commencing ot the Northwest comer ol sold Sectior. fifteen, thence South along the West Sec­ tion Ito*, one hundred thirty seven rods; thence East to the shore of Long Lake; thence Nor­ theasterly along the shore line of th* lok* to th* North section Ito*; th*nc* West along th* North •ectfon tin* of sold wetion to th* plac* of beginn­ ing. Also excepting any portion of th* above described property lying within th* recorded plat of Vai Pto* Acres according to th* recorded plot thereof recorded to Libor 5 of Hots on Pogo 70. The period of time for redemption shall bo On* (1) y*ar from th* dot* of sol*. Dated March 10. 1999 BANC ONE RNANOAL SERVICES MC. By David L. Zobell Humbarger 8 Zobell. P.C 810 Corrwrico Building Battle Creek. Ml 49017 Telephone: (616) 962 7553 (4/27) h whole House Full of windows $1199*^| CALL NOW FOR T FREE , MARBLE SILLS J| interest Rates Have Dropped! O-Money Down E-Z FINANCING AVAILABLE FREE ESTIMATES Bay windows $239 ...with window purchase for sub structure. LIFETIME WARRANTY^ windows $5°° Each Per Month • Free Garden Window • Free Screens/Locks • Free Double Strength Glass * Free Thermo Glass * pree ^r'm Work PARAMOUNT IMPROVEMENTS call Toll Free — 1-800-288-4385 State License No. 2101109016 •Based on 6 Double Hungs • 1 Picture Window 1200 sq. in. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 13, 1995 Legal notices: Nona TO THE REMoXllOF SARRY COUNTY Ml Ann ‘didn’t get it’ NOTICE OF FONKCLOSUHf SALE Notice H hoceby gfvon that the Barry County Planning Commi*»ion will conduct a public hearing ♦or tho following Special Um Permit* CAM NO. V. ♦ « — Steven and Janice Bantifl. (appMcants) LOCATION At 7436 Lindsey ltd. on lhe East tide Lot 11 ol Norman * Plat on the Mill Pond. Sec. 20. Orangeville Twp PURPOSE requesting a special uee permit lor a homo occupation, (i.e.. a small woodshop) in a detached accessory building. CASE NO. SP 5 W — New life Baptitt Church and Msniitrie* (applicant) Leland and Ruby DuBost, (property owner). LOCATION: On lhe Southeast comer ol Hickory Rd ond M-37 in Sec. 27. Johnstown Twp PURPOSE Requesting a special permit for a church and parking lot. MEETING DATE: April 24. 1995. TIME 7:30 p.m. PLACE Community Room in the Court* and Low Bmidmg at 220 West Court St.. Hosting*. Michigan interested persons desiring to present their View* upon an appeal either verbally or in writing Will be given the opportunity to be beared at the abovs mentioned time ond place. Site inspection* of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day ol the hearing. Person* In­ terested in accompanying the group thould contact Hie Planning Office The special use application* ore available lor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of (ice. 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan during the hours ol B a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll lhe Plann­ ing Office at 948 4830 lor further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aid* and service., such a* signer* for the hearing impaired ond audio tope* of printed material* considered at the mooting to individual. wWh discbihtw* at the meeting hearing upon ton (10) days notice ol the County of Barry. Individual, with disablities requiring auxiliary aid* or ser­ vice* should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling -he following Michael Brown County Administrator 220 W. State Street. Hosting*. Ml 49058. (6)6) 948-4891. Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (4/13) Estate of RUSH LEE HOlTZBERG. deceased Social Security No. 304-20-1831. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whoso last known address was 6522 Lindsey Road. Delton. Ml 49046 died 02/02/95. An instrument dated April 7, 1904 ha* been admitted os the will of the deceassd. Creditors of the deceased are notified that oil claim* against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Robert L. Hotaberg. 2108 Brimfield 0.. Ft. Wayne. In 46815. or to bath the indepenProbato Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058, within 4 month* ci the date of publication of this notice. Nonce is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entfttodtoft. stephen L. Haslett (P14725) 141 East Bridge Street Ptainwetl Ml (iii)WSMn (4/13) MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho* occurred in a Mortgage mode by Harold H. Miller, a single mon. to Pomelo Miller on July 15, 1992. recorded on March 2. 1995 in Uber 625. Page 845. Barry County Records. No proceeding* have boon instituted to recover any port of the debt, which there is now duo thereon 827.863.50. The Mortgage will bo foreclosed by a Sole of the property, at public auction to the highest bidder, for cosh, on Thursday. Moy 4, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. local time, ot the East front door of the Barry Coun­ ty Building. In the City of Hosting*. Michigan. The property will bo sold to pay the amount then duo on the Mortgage, together with interest at 5 per­ cent. legal costs, attorney fee*, and also any taxes or insurance that the Mortgagee pays before the Sole. The property I* located In the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and is described os: A parcel of land In the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 17; beginning ot a point on the centerline of Lindsey road which lies duo West 440.68 feet and South II ds greet SB 30" west 901.93 foot from the East one-quarter post U *oid Section 17; thence South 11 degree* 50' 30" West 224.81 foot; thence South 89 degree* 511 30" West 619.67 feet: thence North 1 degree 4T X" West 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 51' 30" East 672.68 foot to tho point of beginning. During the six (6) month* Immediately following the Sale the property may bo redeemed. PAMELA MILLER by: Richard C. Wabh Attorney for Mortgagee WALSH 8 WALSH. P.C. 133 W Cedar Street Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 Telephone: (616) 382-3690 Doted: March 20. 1995 (4/20) MONTOAM FOMKLOMME SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho* boon made in tho conditions of a mortgage mode by John J. Devi, and Down L. 8a»»ett-Davi». husband ond wife to Tower Service Corporation, on Indiana Corpora tton. Mortgagee, dated August 14. 1986 ond recorded on August 15. 1986. in Uber 438. on page 392, Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignment to BANCPLUS MORTGAGE CORP, by on osslgment dated October 31. 1987. and recorded on November 16. 1987. In Liber 459. on page 558. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWELVE DOLLARS AND 01 CENTS (SS3.812.01). including interest at 9.500% per Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode ond pro­ vided. notice I* hereby given that sold mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them at public ver^toe. at the Barry County Courthouse In Hostings. Michigan ot 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on Moy 4. 1995. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. Barry County. Michigan and ar* described as: Tho North 660 feet of the West 1/2 of the Nor­ thwest I /4 Section 8. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Tho edemption period shall ho 12 month(s) from th* date of such sale. Dated March 23 1995 BANCPLUS MORTGAGE CORP. Trott and Trott. P.C Attorney* and Counselor* 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite XI Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File *95030928 For information regarding this foreclosure, please coil (810) 642 25)5 (4/X) • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting ol the Barry County Board of Conmissioners held April 11, 1995 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Real Estate Wanted Profewoaal seeks residence ia 4<h Ward or rural area. Hastings Schools MOK+-. 20* on contract with 5 yr. balloon. Send proposals to... Box 369 c/o J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188 Hastings. MI 49058 ‘Safe Return’ offers help Deir Ann Landen: Two years ago. I told you about die Alzheimer's Association’s new Safe Return program, which by providing an identity bmxlet. national registry and 800 line, enables others to assist a person with Alzheimer's disease who may have become lost. Since then. I’m pleased to tell you. over 11,000 people with Alzheimer’s disease have been registered, rod there have been more than 300 safe returns Nearly 500.000 Safe Return brochures have been distributed through a nationwide network of more than 200 chapters. Here’s some advice if you should encounter someone you believe may have Alzheimer's: • Use good judgment about whether or not to approach the person. Don’t unnecessarily put yourself at risk by confronting a stranger who seems disturbed or violent. Call the police. However, if you choose to approach the person: •Use a calming lone of voice. • Try to maintain eye contact. • Identify yourself. • Allow plenty of time for a response. • If you repeat a question, use the same words. • Speak slowly, and not too loudly. • Stay calm. • Ask “yes” or “no" questions. • Be supportive and reassuring. • Look for special identification items, such as an I.D. bracelet or necklace, with the words ’’Safe Return" or “Memory Im­ paired." Also check for labels or patches sewn or ironed on (or in) clothing. The Alzheimer's Association launched its Safe Return program in 1993. Safe Return provides registrants with a personalized l.D. bracelet and other identification materials and stores contact information in a national com­ puterized database. The program's toll-free number is linked to a computer network of 17.000 law enforcement agencies nationwide. Anyone who is interested should contact a local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association or write to: Alzheimer's Association. P.O. Box 5675. Chicago, Ill. 60680. For more in­ formation. call the Alzheimer's Association at 1-800-272-3900. GIRL, Anna Rose Cizek, bom at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Ks. on Feb. 12,' 995 al 12:51 p.m. to Ron and Julie (Corr >n) Cizek, Olathe, Ka., weighing 9 Iba , 6 ozs.. and 20 inches long. She has a big brother. Alexander, three years old. Her grandparents are Bill and Kay Corrigan and Jim and Frieda Jaynes, both of Hastings. Fred and Elsie Cizek of Traer, Iowa. Great-grandmother. Carolina Arens of Hastings. Bonnar and Janet Printz of Plainwell, weighing 9 lbs., 2V5 ozs., and 2214 inches kxf- GIRL, Alexis Zoe-Kay, bora at Pennock Hospital on Marc .28 at 11 p.m. to Russell and Ronda Kling of Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs.. 4 on., and 19 inches long GIRL, Tauna Leah, born at Pennock Hospital on March 26 at 4:52 p.m. to Mark and Lisa Willett of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 1 oct., and 21 inches long. GIRL, Susan Joanne, bora al Pennock Hospital on March 28 at 6:58 a.m. to Cliff and Karen Byington of Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs.. 12 ozs., and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kelly Lynn, born at Pennock Hospital oo March 28 at 8:42 a.m. to Linda and Richard Curtis of Hastings, weighing 7 Iba., 14* ozs., and 2014 inches long. BOY, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 29 at 12:48 p.m. to Terry and Robert Hora of Delton, weighing 7 lbs., 4H ozs., and 20 in­ ches long. You’re Invited to our GIRL, Olivia Elaine, bora al Pennock Hospital on March 28 at 4:28 p.r t. to Mr. and Mrs. Rodger Eldridge of L ike Odessa, weighing 5 ka . 10H ozs . ad 19 inches long GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION! The Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union is celebrating the opening of their first branch office in Delton. Saturday, April 22 ^\9:00 AM until 12:30 PM Refreshments 11275 Sprague Road, Delton BOY, Levi David, bora st Pennock Hospital on March 29 at 5:18 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Jason Lee Ringteka of Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 8% ozs., and 2214 inches long BOY, Thomas Joseph, bora at Pennock Hospital oo March 31 at 12:54 a.m. to Kelly Durbin and Chad Dishaw of Delton/Albion, weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs.. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Mackenzie Denise, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 30 at 3:51 a.m. to Alan LEGAL NOTICE (Comer of M-43 end Sprague Rd., In the lower level of the Delton Family Medicine Office Building) Meet with some of the Board of Directors and management. The staff will be on hand to complete your financial transactions pray for sunshine! free Trinkets THORNAPPLE 202 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings VALLEY (616) 948-8369 • Fax 948-9431 AND NOW... Delton RTHM | I COMMUNITY Credit Union 11275 Sprague Road, -—.——(616) 623-6700 NCUA Fax 623-6702 File No. 95-2)6) 7-IE Estate of Gloria Noreen Hayward. Social Securi ty No. 366-32 8491 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in tbe estate may be barred or ofreciea ay me following. The decedent, whose lost known address wc« 2100 Yankee Spring* Rd Middleville Ml 49333 deed 5-9-94 Creditor* of the deceased are notified that all claim* against the estate will be forever barred unle** presented to the independent personal representative Glenda Willett. 215 Robin St.. Mid dtovilie Ml 49333. or to both the independent per ionol representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hosting*. Michigan 49068. within 4 month* ol the dote of publication of this notice. Notice it further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the person* entitled to H. (4/13) Uptight stepkids Dear Ann Landers: My wife and 1 have been married for 16 yean. In that time, 1 have watched her children from a previous mar­ riage grow to adulthood. I have been present at the births of 10 grandchildren. Here's my problem. I love my wife's children dearly and I tell them so frequently. However. I have yet to witness any show of affection from any of them. Instead. 1 get sub­ tle reminders that I am not, after all, their real father. It has reached a point where I wish no fur­ ther contact. My heart has been broken too many times. My wife says 1 am being silly. What do you think? — Stepped on Dad in Calif Dear Dad: Your wife knows you better than 1 do, so I would accept her assessment Cool it. Dad. Apparently, your stepchildren are uptight and unable to show affection. I feel sorry for them. They will miss so much joy in life. I suggest that you settle for what there is and don't push for more. BOY, James Douglas Jr., bora e- Pennock Hospital on March 28 at 12:43 p.m. to lames and Tina Kurtz of Middleville, weighing 7 lbs., 12 ozs., and 21 inches long. BOY, Nicholas John Alvin, bora March 11, 1995 at 12:17 a.m. al Metropolitan Hospital to John and Veronica Mokma of Freeport, weighing in at 6 lbs., 4 ozs. and 19 inches ktog. BOY. Joe and Kim (Tobias) Filips of Har­ rison Township, Mi. are proud to announce the arrival of their baby son, Garrett Michael, bora at William Beamoat Hospital on March 21, 1995 at 3:55 p.m., weighing 8 lbs., 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mr. and h'ra. Alex Filips of Warren, Mi. and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Tobias of Hastings BOY, Blake William, bora at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids on March 23. 1995 at 7:20 p.m. to Tom and Lori Haskins, Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs.. 9 ozs. and I8V4 in­ ches long. GIRL, Taylor Renee Hamel, bora al Com­ munity Hospital, Battle Creek, Mi. to Shawna M. Hamel, Assyria Township and Jeremy J. Sandin, Bellevue, weighing 7 lbs., 7 ozs. Pro­ ud grandparents are Louis and Anne Hamel of Assyria Township and Charlotte and Don Austin of Belteue Dear Ann Landers: Didn't you read the whole letter for pity's sake? “Strictly Anoymous” feels resentment because his laic mother openly favored his sister. Brenda, and left her the bulk of the estate. You asked if perhaps Brenda had been more attentive to Mom and had taken care of her when she was elderly. He said clearly that when he was in medical school, his sister was given a new car for Christmas and he received a necktie. What was THAT message? Go hang yourself? Mother did not treat "Strictly*' very nicely long before she was elderly, and I’m sure it had notiiing to do with how much time he spent with her. Absolving Brenda of any wrong blames “Strictly" all the more. I believe that Brenda is no idiot and that she en­ joyed being the favored child. "Strictly" needs a competent therapist to help him understand that no matter how hard he tried to be the perfect child, his mother lik­ ed his sister better and his efforts to please her could not v/in her love. Money in families often means more than just money. It symoblizes love, priority in the family order, revenge, control, you name it, it’s there somewhere. "Strictly" doesn't warn the money, Ann. He has been hurt all his life because his mother loved Brenda more. Now do you get if? — A Marriage and Family Therapist in Indiana. Dear Indiana: Your assessment makes a great deal of sense. Thank you for pointing out the pain of sibling rivariy. It’s as old as mankind. Check out Cain and Abel. Mason Dixon line Dear Ann canoers: i am expecting a oaoy in April. My husband and I have chosen to be surprised instead of finding out if it is a boy or a girl. Tbe probler i is deciding on a name if ft's a boy. Ever since junior high, my busband has wanted to name a son "Mason.” I like the name Mason, but our last name is Dixon. My husband sees nothing wrong with Mason Dixon, but I’m afraid our son would be made fun of throughout his life. Please give your opinior.. — Fort Worth. Texas. Dear Fort Worth: I’m on your side. To sad­ dle a child with the name Mason Dixon would surely make him a lifelong butt of jokes. How about "Mason" for a middle name? Sex ‘no big deal’? Dear Ann Landen: I’m writing about "Portland," who b dating a guy who is a virgin. He wants to many a woman who has never had sex. Her third sentence spoke volumes. She said virginity was not important to her and admit­ ted that she had had sex ooce just to see what it was like. If sex meant so little to her that she b willing to go all (he way to "see whxt it was like,” her standards are pretty low. Obvious­ ly. her "18* century ” frirad thinks sex b more importato than that. If "Portland" had been willing to admit that she had made a mistake and regretted it, she might have had a chance with the guy. But tier cavalier attitude ("no big deal") was the key to her loss. I admire the guy for standing up for his beliefs. If more young people would do the same, we would have less sexually transmitted diseases, fewer unwed pregnan­ cies and more stable families. — Diane in Queen Creek, Ariz. Dear Diane: No argument here. Chalk one up for family values. Gem of tbe Day: Never dare a man whore belt buckle b bigger than his head. Do you have questions about sex. but no one to talk to? Ann Landen booklet, “Sex and the Teenager. “ is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor S3.75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (bi Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. (Lake Odessa NEWS Good Friday services for the Lakewood community will be held at the Central United Methodist Church on Friday afternoon. April 14. This week's birthday people who have reached the 90 mark und beyond arc gentlemen. Edward Sariouis was bora on April 15, 1902. He is a retired bult petroleum distributor. Then on Tuesday, April 18, Vic­ tor Eckardt marks anniversary number 90. He is a Woodland township fanner, former township supervisor and longtime Barry County commissioner. Sunday, April 16. is Easter. The First Congregational Church will hold its sunrise service at 7:40 Sunday morning with breakfast following at eight. Gary and Nancy Mattson are in charge of the meal. Morning worship will be at 9:30 a.m. with pastor M. Keith McIver preaching. Central U.M.C will bold an early service at 7 a.m. with breakfast to follow. This alter­ nates with Lakewood UMC Visitors are welcome to either Call the church office for reservations. Dr. Steven Gariinger experienced a knew injury while skiing recently. He was slated for surgery on Tuesday of this week. Funeral services were held last week for Gaiien Miske, 74, of Lansing who died on April 4. He was a Lake Odessa native. He was a World War II veteran, mill superintendent for Capital City Lumber Co., a member of Elks, a square dance club and Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church. His wife of 54 years is Helen (Brodbeck) He had three children, several grandchildren, and a brother. Gerald, whose wife is Lorena Miskc. Burial was in Lansing's Chapel Hill Gardens. An auction advertised recently bore a familiar name. The Triple H-Hesslers orchard and farm sold equipment in an April 10 auc­ tion. This location is on Lhf-xln Lake Road several miles north of Lowell. The pictures­ que farm »ith its stately home on the west side has been in the same family long enough to be 3 eligible for Centennial farm statu*. Local peo­ ple are also familiar with the Hessler location on Grand River Avenue at Nash Highway north of Clarksville Marv and Ruth Shanks played host to grandchildren during spring break with Lance and Kara Davis of Holt spending part of their lime here, along with Marsha Shanks Hacker, and the local grandchildren. Corey and Kyle Shanks, around to spend time with their cousins. Lance had been in Florida a few days playing with high school band at the Disney attractions. Death came on April 2 to William Stevens at a Lowell nursing home, where he had received care in recent years. His Lake Odessa home was on the Johnson-Anderson farm across the road from lhe fairgrounds. Hb sisters who predeceased him were Majorie (Mrs. Royal) Johnson and Mrs. Grace Hines of Musgrove Highway. He b survived by newpbews Hugh Hines and Robert Johnson of Belding and niece Betty Anderson of Grand Haven. The dean’s lists have been issued m several Michigan colleges and universities. From Western Michigan University, two Gariinger family members are listed — Mark Raffler of St. Johns and Kyle Booher of Vermontville. Grand Valley lists Kerry Cusack, daughter of Herb and Peg Cusack. Other Lakewood graduates on the list of GVSU are Lisa Weller and Knstie Thoriey of Sunfield The final Lenten service was held at Lakewood UMC Pastor Ben Ridder of the local Christian Reformed Church brought the message. Sara and Cathy Smith and Charity Black provided music, as did an impromptu quartet of pastors. Auctioneer J.D. Helman and wife Bala visited relatives in town Sunday. They noted that Lake Odessa had more snow than Carson City. A death listed in this column two weeks ago was that of Harry Dursum and not Dunham. « �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 13, 1995 — Page 9 American Legion Auxiliary turns 75 (Part Three) By Joyce F. Wrinbrccht World War II had ended. The men were back in the community Tilling jobs, taking up family life again. For the American Legion and tbe Auxiliary, this meant new and younger members. Vent Harbin was one of the Tint WWll military men to return and join the legion. His wife. Jean Mary, became an active member of the auxiliary. Social issues, as well as con­ cern about rights and benefits were added to the causes the auxiliary had been involved in for the past two decades. Al the Jan 19. 1950. meeting the auxiliary was asked to jom a campaign against the Hoover Commission on the Economy Act. as it would hurt the veterans. Form letters were drafted to be sent to the units for members to sign and send to their congressmen. They sent $10 io the Veterans Facility in Grand Rapids and $10 io the American Legion Hospital in Battle Creek. As a fund-raiser, they purchased toe rub­ bers. with packages of assorted sizes and for dozen medium size to sell. The results of this sale was never addressed in the notes. In February, they ordered 3.500 memorial poppies and had a membership of 96. Junior members dues were increased from 75 cents lo$l. A Girl Scout Award court was held on Feb. 23. 1950. and the auxiliary as the sponsor was invited Io attend it. In 1950. they cleared a profit of $1.50 oo the annual birthday dinner Tea poppy posters were made in the schools and entered in the coolest. Gloria Brockway and Freda Morgan won the contest. Socializ­ ed medicine was discussed at the April 6 meeting And they had two more duplicate keys made to the cioaet and the front door of the hall. The unit served the Masons a dinner aad cleared $71.28. In May the junior members put on a skit en­ titled "Why Mother's Get Gray," which they had written Ciemselves, cast and produced. Membership was 114. Aug. 10. 1950. was the occasion of a joint piesne wnh the legion, which was held at Tyden Park There were 77 present Thirtyfive attended the Gold Star Party held in August There were 12 Gold Star mothers honored Donna Young was the Wolverine Giris* State i c perer nt stive for 1950. Al the Oct. 21. 1950. meeting dues were raised to $2.25. Junior dues were to remain at $1. Leona Page and Dorothy Dunlap brought the gifts for the 1950 V.A. Gift Shop as Battle Creek. Twenty-eight young men had been called up for active duty in Barry County. On Nov. 18, 1950. the legion and auxiliary honored them and served doughnuts and coffee lo them and their families. Jean Mary Harbin was appointed civil defense chairman. The usual Christmas ac­ tivities were folk?wed through. In February 1951, the concept of a Com­ munity House and Public Library to be spon­ sored by area women’s club was presented to the group. No opinion was expressed in their minutes. A "shim" supper was held on Feb. 20. 1951. aad they went in the hole $5.40. la March they purchased from the cMdrea s emergency find a snowsun and overshoes for a young child And $50 in cann­ ed goods was given to Percy Jones Hospital. Al the March 29 meeting they reported that they had held the annual birthday dinner. They gave the usual $100 birthday gift. They look in $99.25 for the dinner and spent $105.57. going $6.32 m the red. They also gave the legion $100 to be used to purchase la Apnl 1952. they sent $25 lo the Children’s Billet at Otter Lake and $10 to Carvelle to the Hanson Disease Hospital. The evening before Poppy Days in May 1951 they held a potluck supper for the workers aad members and voted on the poppy poster entered into the poppy poster contest The poppy fund took in $418.44. Mary Lou Kaechele was selected the Girl’s State representative. In June 1951. they were asked to find volunteers for the xir observation post to watch for aad spot enemy planes. They also took on the afternoon parking concession at the Barry County Fair. They held their annual picnic at Tyden Park on Aug. 28. They held a Stanley Party to raise money an Nov. 8. 1951. They were still spon­ soring Giri Scouts. A station wagon to be called the Hope Wagon was being sought to transport retarded and handicapped children from Barry County to Ann J. Kellogg in Battle Creek. On Nov. 1. 1951, the Auxiliary voted to donate $50 toward the wagon They held their annual Christinas party on Dec 22. 1951. New members initiated on Nov. 17. 1952. included Betty Ziegler. Marion Markovich. Pearl Lightfoot. Thelma Henson, Marjorie Keller. Doris Sherman. Eileen Lewis and Metha Waters Membership was 124. Articles for the Children’ Billet at Otter Lake and f / the American Legion Hospital were needed The unit purchased materials and members met to make the needed items holding sewing sessions in the homes of members Feed sacks were purchased from Farm Bureau by Dorothy Dunlap and they made dish towels for the post kitchen. It was decided to buy new silverware as a birthday gift for the legion. They cleared a profit of $8.93 on the birthday dinner. They ordered 4500 memorial poppies for 1952 They also ordered 20 emblems for aux­ iliary hats which members wear on various occasions They put a display about poppy days tn the window of K.B Supply, owned by Woody Bachelder and Bob Kelvorn. Barth D.A.V.'s Oct. 18. Lucille Westover was the dinner chairman. A chicken dinner was serv­ ed to the "telephone girls" on Dec. 16 and to the Hastings Manufacturing Navy plant on Dec. 23. 1954. On Jan. 20, 1955, there were 136 members. A junior size walker was added to the loan closet and the auxiliary put on a dinner for the Wall Lake Yacht Club. Five thousand memorial poppies were pur­ chased for distribution of poppy days coming in May. Members worked on the March of Dimes drive and donated $10 from the group. The National President's project for 1955 was the Child Welfare Foundation of the Legion. A goal fo $50,000 was set. The unit made a contribution of $5 to that fund. Members initiated at the Feb. 19. 1955. meeting included Mara Lee CoIosky. Margaret Wood. Arioa Newton. Jospehine Reid. Cornelia Ackley and Mary Lou Roth. The 36th birthday dinner and dance was held on March 19, 1955. Past commanders and past presidents were honored. Charter members were recognized and awards for continuous membership of five, 10. 15 or more years were given. Ninety attended. 11 commanders and nine presidents answered roll call. Five thousand memorial poppies were received from the Veterans Facility in Grand Rapids where they had been made by the veterans. These will be distributed on poppy days in May. The poppy days in 1955 were a joint effort with the Leo A. Miller VFW Port, which had 2,500 Buddy Poppies to distribute. Gold Star mothers were honored on June 16. 1955. with refreshments served by junior members. On July 10 Legion Post No. 45 and Auxiliary Unit No. 45 entertained the 4th District with a short rib dinner served at the Parish House. 130 district members attended. The 4<h District had 40 units with 2.909 members. Barbara Wespmter was the Wolverine Giris’ State representative for 1955. Evelynne Curtis received a past preside^-. pin at the September meeting. A joint picnic al Clear Lake was held in September. The Ground Observance Corps were seeking volunteers. In November of 1955 the unit gave $100 to the Children's Billet at Otter Lake. They pur­ chased gifts for the V.A. Gift Shop in Battle Creek. And in December they served Christmas dinner to the Courthouse staff. Membership on Jan. 5r 1956. was 137. They held a saurkraut dinner which was open to tbe public. New members in March of 1956 were Marie Bachelder. Josephine Bcardslee, Marguerite Beckwith, Joyce Benedict, June Benner, Grace Faul, Helen Martin, Virginia Salik, Jane Sanborn. Jennie Warren and Florence Webb. The birthday dinner-dance was on March 17. 1956. The decorations were done in St. Patrick Greens. Eight past commanders and eight past presidents answered roil call. Fran­ cis Goggin’s orchestra played for dancing. Ada Bogart was president of the Auxiliary In 1950. Photograph Studio presented the auxiliary with copies of the photo. Giris' Stale representative of 1952 was Audrey Newton. They participated in the Red Feather Cam­ paign in Octobr 1952. The 1952 department convention held a discussion about whether overseas caps or the hats were more ap­ propriate for the auxiliary. Department rvled that either style was all right. Dorothy Gronewold suggested that they hold a "Toy aad Gadget " party to be held to raise funds The party was held Nov. 20 and net $10 profit. In December 1952 they gave $5 to the Crusade for Freedom program. The legion and auxiliary gave to a fund for Carol Jo Hine, a six year old child with a heart ailment. Al the Dec. 18 meeting 11 junior members met with Chairman Evelyne Curtis and made Christmas tree decorations It was reported that the Christmas party held jointly with the legion cost $186.50. The funds to hold it came from a surplus from the Halloween party and the profits from a pancake supper that had been held in the fall of 1952 January 1953 started with a donation to the March of Dimes. They held a Better Brush Demonstration on Feb. 19. They served a smeft supper on March 18 for the Masons in their own hall for $1.50 per plate and made $56.55. Membership was 142. The birthday dinner held in honor of the legion made a profit in 1953 of $7.05. The traditional gift of $100 was given. The legion and auxiliary took part in the Hometown U.S.A, program. Joan Gary. Patricia Baxter. Leona Meek, Dorothy Kurr, Deila Keeler. Marie Ulrich. Irene Cutchall, Ann Evans. Aka Reid. Edna Young, Dorothy Gronewold. and six Gronewold Junior members were initiated on April 2. 1953 It was decided to continue with CrowelCollier Publishing magazine program. This program allowed them to earn items for the loan closet and to replenish it when needed. Esther Fea. who was chairman of the Loan Closet Committee for many yean, raised the question of building a small building to house the loan closet as storage of the hems was becoming difficult. A building committee was appointed. They reported on June 18, 1953, that a 14*x20* building made of cement blocks, with a gable roo* would cost approx­ imately $400 if built by post members. Ann Evans made a motion, seconded by Irene Cut­ chall to table the matter temporalily. Clothing was sent to Flint for tornado vic­ tims in that area. In 1954, Evelyne Curtis was president and Esther Fctt was the historian, and June Ann Sleury was the Wolverine Giris’ State Representative In September 1954, Irene Cutchall was junior activities chairman Dorothy Kurr. Dorothy Gronewald and Leona Page worked at the V.A. Gift Shop on Nov. 19. Junior members entertained the senior members with a "Hillbilly" program followed by canasta. There were 107 members on record on Nov. 18, 1954. The auxiliary assisted the legion in serving a pancake supper in December They sent $25 to The Children’s Billet at Otter Lake. The group served a dinner to the In April. $10 was sent to the Red Cross for tornado victims and the unit purchased two electric roasters for the legion kitchen. John W. Hewitt was the mayor and gave a proclamation for Poppy Days. Poppy poster contest winners were Maxine Winters. Bever­ ly Simm and Shirley Hinckley The Leo A. Miller VFW Port and the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Posts and their Auxiliaries marched in the Memorial Day parade. A lunch was held at the Legion Port following the pan de. Ten Gold Start mothers were entertamec oo June 7. 1956. Sally Sayles was the Wolverine Giris’ Slate representative. Evelyne Curtis was District 4 Child Welfare Chairman. They held a birthday par­ ty at Otter Lake Billet for children with June and July birthdays. Few records are available for 1957. Martha Gies was the Wolverine Giris’ State represen­ tative of lhe year. In 1958, the unit bought 500 sheets of sta­ tionery. They donated $30 to the Red Feather (Community Fund) Drive and held a Hallo­ ween party at the Thornapple Valley Nursing Home on Oct. 29, 1958. No name listed for the Giris' Stale candidate for 1958. They sent $75 to the American Legion Hospital to pur­ chase a wheelchair on Nov. 20, 1958, and on Dec. 4. 1958, they sent $25 to (he Childrens’ Billet at Otter Lake. They arranged lo hold a New Year’s dance on Dec. 31. 1958. with party favors and a lunch. They put on a DUST CONTROL BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP As a service to Township residents, ths Baltimore Township Board will again contract with Liquid Dustlayef, Inc. to spread calcium chloride (38%). In front ot the residences of those who wish to purchase it if wo have enough orders The cost lc $.45Zft. for less than 300 feet $.40rtt for 300 to 999 feet $.35/ft. for 1.000 feet or more This fee, payable In advance, includes two applications and Is duo May 1, 1996 Wo must have orders for a miminum of 13,000 foot, or we will return your chocks. Make chocks payable to BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP and send, along with tho form below, to Baltimore Township Clerk. 4502 Davidson Road, Hastings. Ml 49058 NAME _________________________________________________________________________ A memorial poppy display at the K.B Supply Store In 1954. Christmas dinner for Montgomery Ward Employees. The year 1959 started with a donation to the March of Dimes and a coffee hour held at the V.A. Hospital in Battle Creek. Five thousand poppies were ordered for I959 ?oppy days. In February, they purchased .o dolls for the junior members to dress. They put on a party at Thornapple Valley Nursing Home on Feb. 26, I959. They donated to the "Save the Children" Foundation and held a bake sale al lhe Food Center. In March 1959. they held the birthday din­ ner with a $35 profit and gave the traditional $100 to lhe legion. Susan Hopkins was selected as the Wolverine Giris' State candidate. In May they gave $I0 to the cancer drive, and purchased rose bowls for the Gold Star Mothers for Mother’s Day. On June 4. 1959. there was a motion on the books by Irene Cutchall. seconded by Ada Bogart, not to present the colon at the Aux­ iliary Department Convention. They also decided to give the Giris’ State representative $5 for spending money. On Sept. I. I959. they held a steak and chicken fry at Avis Gaskill's cottage, Algon­ quin Lake. Arlene Clark was the chairman. Oct I. 1959. they voted to give delegates to fall conference $25 expense money with in­ structions that the "money unused was to be returned to the auxiliary." Members worked in the V.A. Gift Shop on Nov. I3 to Nov. 18. A budget based on $1,600 income was presented and accepted. They put on a birthday dinner for a birthday club. Lydia Rogers was chairman, profit was $24.50 with $5.50 in tips The unit bought gifts for the Veterans Hospital in Battle Creek in November 1959. During December 1959 there was a pan­ cake supper on Dec. 22 and a Children’s Christmas party on Dec. 22. They served lhe Fruin Christmas dinner al a profit of $26.19 and Christmas dinner for the tool room at Hastings Manufacturing on Dec. 23 with a profit of $42.47 with tips of $17.61. Ada Bogart w as the president of 4th District for the 1959-1960 year. Evelyne Curtis was endorsed as 4th District Chaplain. The unit held a bake sale in January I960 at one of the banks and a free "slum" supper was held on Jan. 16. I960. The unit sent $10 to the Otter Lake Billet to be used toward the purchase of a garden tractor. The legion covered the flags and equipment of the aux­ iliary under the legion's policy. There was a "slum" supper held on Jan. 16, I960. The Auxiliary Unit No. 45 check for ■ reservation at the 1960 Giris* Stale session was returned in 1960. There were no spaces left. They ordered 5,000 Memorial poppies. They played "Robber's Bingo" for the February social meeting. In March, there was a motion made that all bills must be paid by check. They sent $10 to Children’s Billet and $10 to the cancer drive. There were 100 present for the birthday dinner and dance. Ten past commanders and 10 past presidents answered roll call. Wolfram Fechner and orchestra played ror the dancing. The birthday gift was $75. Jean Mary Harbin won a hula hoop whirling contest held at the District 4 officers' meeting in May 1960. Jeannette Barry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyndon Barry, was the Wolverine Giris' State representative, held at the University of Michigan from June 20-29. 1960. The program was now including train­ ing about government, national, state and toed as a part of the girts* training, and was not focusing so much on home economics and home making as it had in the past. Geraniums were purchased and placed on the graves of deceased members for Memoria Day I960 They put on a dinner for the Junior Chamber of Commerce with a profit of $168.75 and the Business and Professional Women’s dinner with a profit of $119.49. There wu a pancake supper on Dec. 30 and the annual Children’s Christmas party wu held Dec. 20, I960. Presidents for the past two decades includ­ ed: 1941. Donna Wilkins; 1942. Leora Fredrick; 1943. Alma Larsen; 1944 and 1945. Gladys Henry; 1946. Hazefie Conyer, 1947 and 1948, Lydia Rogen; 1949, Dorothy Dunlap. 1950. Ada Bogart; 1951, Geraldine Walidorff; 1952, Jean Becker. 1953, Leona Page; 1954. Geraldine Price; 1955, Evdy.-we Curtis; 1956. Betty Ziegler. 1957. Irene Cu­ eball; 1958. Jean Harbin, 1959. Dorotry Gronewold; 1960, Marguerite Beckwith. (To be continued) Fabulous CD Offer ZOO”: 18 Month Certificate of Deposit tt UNITED DANK ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE ___________________________________________________________________ Wayland 792-2283 ■ Hopkins 793-7117 Dorr 681-9927 • Gun Lake 672-7484 ft. a 8_____________________ per ft. ■ 8 Baltimore Township is not endorsing or guaranteeing the product being used; the Township Is only acting as an intermediary for those wishing to purchase dust control. For more Info*matton, please call: Patty Armour 948-8380 or Pat Newton 945-5356 • Annual Percentage Yiekl is accurate os of 4/7195 ond is predicted upon monthly ccxrvaxxmg of interest Oder subject to change or SenNnation without prior nomscotion ins « a #me deposit, subject to substantial penalty lor eexty w«N»cwal Member FDIC �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 13, 1995 Northeastern Elementary has many activities for Reading Month Eatota ol Artem W. *orw«. docooaod. Soctol Security Mo. 364-46 0236 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your Interest In tho estate moy bo barrod or olarec — J u.. _ i-ir __ ,__ _ tea oy -a me rottowtrig Tho decedent, whoao teat known oddroea woa 1IWT 1. Orcte Dr.. Dolton. Michigan 49046 dted 2/9/9S. Northeastern families came to the elementary school at tho invitation of the school s PTO to enjoy ice cream, dulcimer musk, face painting and a cake walk. Hero. Parents scoop ke cream at tho second annual event. Members ot the Thornapple Dulcimer Society provide entertainment ot tho second annual PTO Ice Cream Social at Northeastern Elementary in Hastings. IJ Own (PI2M7) (616) M6-7049 (4/11) Second graders celebrated ’March is Reading Month’ with 'Graon Eggs and Ham* lor breakfast. The children know al about Dr. Seuss books, since they studied tho author tor reading month. Moms Alice Gielarowski and Game Cochran were two the volunteers who helped prepare and servo breakfast to the students. Kristin Williams and Christie Pohja get their green eggs and ham. As second graders at Northeastern explored musk and musical instruments, they had some special visitors. Jennifer Schroeder (left) end Cathy Nowsted recently went to Merdco, and shared musk and artifacts from that country with tho children. Easter Breakfast FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. WOODLAWN HASTINGS, MI 49058 $ Duane Alerdkg and Bob Burdoff share their musical talent with second grade students at Northeastern Elementary. Early Morning Service 8:30 BREAKFAST 9:30-10:45 am Morning Worship Service 11:00 am "Writing God's Word on Your Heart' Bu/HomeCresl Cabinetry Gel o Free Whirlpool Disposer Or Your Choice 01 One Whirlpool Appliance At A Steal!* Who! a deal! Buy any style of HomeCrest cabinetry ond gel a Whirlpool appliance al a steal1 You'll find a wide selection of cabinets to choose from — featuring quality solid wood doors — in today's hottest styles and finishes, including *32 styles •4 different woods - oak. ash, hickory and maple •European style laminates •white raised panel doors Second graders really enjoy green eggs and ham, even if they are colored a little differently. March 11 Through April 30, 1995 M RN’s/LPN’s ' cct-ri I xrr v Vyo.- e* /r-jce r.-» ' We HomeCrestiis Cabinetry are looking for llcenaed nurses with leadership skills to work In our geriatric facility full or port time. New graduates are welcome with individualized orientation available. Wages based on experience. We ©Her health Insurance, vocation benefits ond competitive wages. Contact Sue lemon, RN. DON al 616-945-2407 ext. 444 or Heidi Byrne. RN. ADON ot ext. 445 for on interview. Carpet. Vinyls, Ceramic Tile. 105 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 Replacement Windows (517) 852-3906 Building and Remodeling Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat. 9 to 12 KITCHEN > IATH DESIGN THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 13. 1995 — Page 11 Mort McKillop Janet Flory Three promoted at Felpausch Three associates at the Felpausch support office in Hastings have been pronuxed or transferred to new positions. The three are Janet Flory. Bill Drumm and Mort McKillop. Flory has been promoted to director of bakery/deh A Felpausch associate for 14 yean, she had served at bakery/deli merchan­ diser before lhe promotion. A resident of Mason, Flory has 14 yean of retail experience in meat, seafood, deli, bakery and store operations tn Felpausch Mores in Mason and Williamson. Drumm has been promoted to director of grocery/frozen/dairy and has transferred to the Hastings support office from the PennHeld Felpausch. where he had been store director since 1989 A Felpausch veteran of 26 years, he has worked in various positions throughout his Scott Michael McKeever. Bellevue and Jen­ nifer Lynn Huckabee. Royal Oak Richard Kevin Mayhew. Hastings and Catherine Ann Morgan. Hastings. William H. Tyler. Carson City and Lola Jean Eneierth, Hastings .Satnmud William OaU. Hastings and Kimberly Lee Herdmans, Wayland. Douglas Ray Seeber. Hastings and Deborah Jean Moore. Hastings Michael Allen Zimmerman. Hastings and Katherine June Snell. Hastings. Adam Richard Lesley. Hastings and Jessica Laverne M inshall. Hastings. Timothy Earl Waters. Hickory Comers and Stacy Lynn James. Hickory Comers Lawren e William Barcroft. Hastings and Lori Jean Conklin. Hastings. Members of the National Honor Society at Hastings High School The names of the National Honor Society members at Hastings High School were omitted in a recent article about the induction of new members Members of the William T. Wallace Chapter of the National Honor Society are (first row, left to right) Rachel Griffin. Sarah McKeough, Angie Fruin, Charity Cruttenden, Melissa Schreiner. Sabrina Haywood. Clarissa Bowman. Danielle Diperl, Emily Cassell, Jennifer Warren, Andrea Wilbur, (second row) Becky Anderson. Christy LaJoye, Kelly Bellgraph. Chris Norris, Robert Redbum, Angie Sarver, Laura Koons, Kim Hoxworth, Mark Stray voltage case starting in Circuit Court Bill Drummcareer with the company, including store (erector at stores in Marshall. Bronson. Bellevue, 20th Street and Penn fie id he also was frozen food manager and grocery manager at the Marshall store. Drumm now lives near Battle Creek and Marshall He lakes pan in the American Business Club (AMBUCS) in Battle Creek and serves on the Calhoun County Career Center Advisory Board McKilloo ha* been promoted to director of procurement, in which he will be responsible for grocery, frozen and dairy buying, weekly advertisementj, the Felpausch distribution cent-r. Frequent Buyer program, and in-store food demonstrations of grocery/frozen/dairy products. A Felpausch associate for 26 years. McKillop has served as director in Felpausch stores in Albion. Bellevue. Battle Creek and Marshall. He was assigned to the support office in 1991 and was instrumental in establishing the company's current direct store delivery program. McKillop is a resident of Bellevue and par­ ticipates in the Bellevue Lions Chib. Corner vation Club and Bellevue Civic Players. G & R Felpausch. with corporate head­ quarters in Hastings, operates 18 super­ markets. four phatrmactes. two convenience stores and one limned assortment store in south central Michigan. LEGAL NOTICE COLLISION REPAIR RESTORATION REFINISHING WHEEL ALIGNMENT MORTQAlXftALE MOUTGAGC SALE — Oofuuh hoa been mod* to nw conotnona ot o moo* oy RMcno* **. Siabaamo and Janka Kay Siaboama. hta wtfa. to r< 4 —oti or —4 ^nrerwyarx > > - - . raptt^o^** ---------- oct*a r *>1, e r*o*r August 14. 1991. and rwcordod on August 22. 1441. in Libor 322. on pogo 37. tarry County Recced* Michigan on which mortgage thorn la datmod to bo duo at tho data hereof toe sum ci Ninety Five Thousand Nine Hundred Bpt and 30/100 Dollars (>45.408.30) including interest at 4.79% per Under too power ci sate contained In sold mor tgag* and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given toot said mortgage will be *cm ecloa ed by a sale of too mortgoged premises. or same part ci tho^n, ot publ ic von^hio, at too east door entrance to too Court House in Hostings. Michigan, at 10:00 o’clock A.M.. local Time, on May 25. 1445. Sold premises are situated in tho Township ol Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan and are doser toed os: THAT PART Of THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 Of THE SOUTHEAST . 4 Of SECTION i. TOWN 4. NORTH RANGE 10 WEST. DCSOMED AS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON *HE SOUTH LINE Of SAID SECTION WHICH IS 335.0 FEET SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 bUNUTES WEST FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH MOO FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LME OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 127.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 200.0 FETT PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST JOB 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE EAST LME OF SA® SEC TION. THENCE NORTH 365 4 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SA® SECTION TO A POINT WHICH IS 405.0 FEET SOUTH FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES 34 MINUTES WEST 39B 90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOU THE aS T 1 /4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO A POINT WHICH IS 434.0 FEET EAST FROM THE WEST LME OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 832 7 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 TO THE SOUTH LME OF SA® SEC TION. THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 65 47 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THAT PART LYING EAST OF A LINE WHICH IS 33 0 FEET WEST FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION AND ALSO OVER THAT PART LYING "SOUTH OF A LINE WHICH tS 33 0 FEET NORTH FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SA® SECTION D. FOB-14008-012-00 I. During toe twelve mantos immediately follow tog the sole toe property moy be redeemed, ei copt toot to toe event toot toe property is deter mined to be abandoned purwant to MCLA 600 3241a toe property moy be redeemed during too 30 days immediately loliowmg toe sole Doted March 22 1995 First Federal of Michigan Mortgagee N Michael Hunter. (P29256) 1001 Woodword 1(K. Detroit Ml 48226 (5/ H) Testimony in a "stray vohage" suit against Consumers Power began this week in Barry County Circuit Court. Two area dairy farmers are suing the company for more than S 10.000 in damages, claiming that stray voltage from electrical equipment it installed on their farms adversely affected their catlie. The case opened Monday and continued until Wednesday. Tbe trial is expected to resume Friday and last through tbe end of the month. Stray voltage is defined by tbe Michigan Public Service Commission as "any voltage or current existing between two points, where none is expected, which may be contacted by persons, animals or equipment." Larry and Vanessa Carpenter of Bellevue and Kenneth and Diana Caae of Dowling allege Uray voltage from lhe equipment caused the livestock's weight and milk production to dtop The Cases also claim the pigs on their farm were affected adversely by the voltage. The Carpenters' cattle allegedly were exposed to stray voltage from 1985, when a transformer was Installed on lhe farm, until 1990. when tbe problem was discovered. The Cases claim their livestock was exposed io stray voltage from 1980 until 1993. Both families allege their herds improved dramatically after tbe stray voltage was discovered and removed. 1 1/4 Miles West of Hastings on M-J7-43 Serving Burry County for 23 Years Kaiser, Michelle Lancaster, Nick Lewis. Joe James, Robin Acker (third row) Kerith Sherwood, Kevin Hubert, Marie DeWitt. Christin Ossenheimer, Ronny Barnes, Brad Miller, Jamie Scobey, Shasta Homing. Katie Metzger. Cal Casey, Lisa Reynolds. Sharyn Kauffman, Danielle Gole, Aaron Schantz, Amanda Morgan, Mika Toburen, (fourth row) Bettie Keeler, Sarah McKinney. Deborah Griffin, Jeremy Kelly, Jason Beeler, Matt Styf, Tony Norris_Molly Arnold, Derek Chandler. Aaron Baker. Amanda Jennings and Katherine oaren. NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn 1500 upon wccessfol completjon of a two week training count aad state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for indrodoah who art interested in the nursing field All shifts available upor hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.55 per hour. Classes start April 26th and end May 10th. The first 5 days of class will be from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and the last 5 days of class will be from 6:15 am to 3 00 pm. If you interested in taking this class, please come to Thornapple Manor between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday to fill out an application before April 24th. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class No phone calls please. THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE JOIN OUR CREW - DAY HELP & CLOSERS NEEDED Retirees and housewives... this means you too!! 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Active-8 was given twice daily for 12 weeks The results were astonishing Students ob­ tained higher acores in math, logic and physical education The new discovery has been a windfall for working aad ac­ tive people that seem to run short of energy around raid- afternoon and need a little extra lift to get them through the day. Actoe-8 when taken n the mormag gives a sustained, balanc­ ed form of energy throughout the day During aa interview ia Oncago. a beautician uated. "1 used to go home exhausted after being on my feet all day. Now it's jost incrodibfe I go home with extra energy and really en­ joy my family more.” Active-1 is a necoaary boot far atudenu. professionals and senior A limited supply of Active-8 n now available in the Pharmacy of the following K Mirt Hastings 802 W State Street (616) 944-9411 ATTENTION: BENEFIT AUCTION for JOSH DUITS (15 yr- old) who wa» crtHcally Injured In March. WHEN: Anrtl 3U TIME: ftM WHERE: Bairy Ummb f Hastinas Please show up... a lot of items donated by merchants Please looir around lor items to donate Donations lor auction call 945-9112 or 948-4065 THANK YOU GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Bd.Illl6r at any of these area locations... Gun Lake - Ill Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thornapple Lake Trading Post In Middleville - Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS Crystal Flash Country Pantry D.J. Electric Nesbit!’* Market Plumb’s Felpausch In Lake Odessa — Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gift* Carl's Market R& J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny's General Store Day by Day Cappon's Station Pastoor's Bradee Drugs Felpausch Hamkn's Quik Stop Lake-O Shell In Nashville South End Concord Drugs Mason-Davis Line Litlie Country Store Admiral Ship Store Goodenough s Goodies Cappon’s Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy Carl's Market United Gas Station (W Sut< St 1 Terry’s Tick Tock In Dowling — S&S Country Store Dowling Comer Store Joe's Grocery Wrick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store PrameviHe 66 Dehon Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfieid General Store Country Store (Bellevue) GiUetl's Balt & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) W uodland Centre �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 13, 1995 Saxon boys split in track meet vs. Lakewood, Grand Ledge, Tuesday The Hastings boys track team, in its first outdoor meet of the season posted a 108-49 win over Lakewood, but tost ground in the distance events to Grand Ledge, losing 94.5­ 63.5. Coach Paul Fulmer said the team had many bright spots In line up with the "sprinters and hurdles showing good times and Mart Jarvis had some good distances in tbe shot pul for this early in lhe season." Jarvis placed first in lhe shot with a throw of 45 feet, 6 inches and third in the discus al 110 feet, 4 Inches. Robert Wager placed first in the 100- oxifirjiwjv SPORTS w_______________________________________________________________________________ y metcr dash with a lime of 11.7 seconds and Devan Endres placed first In the 200-meters at 23.8. Derek Chandler was first In lhe 110-meter high hurdles ar 13.9 seconds and the 300meter Intermediate hurdles st 414. Peter Lewis won lhe high jump with s height ot S-tea, 8 inches and Tom Sorenson cleared 12 feel In the pole vault for a firstplace finish. Kenn Cross also cleared 12 feel and finished second. Tbe 400-meter relay learn of Miller, Mike Opolski. Wager and Man Kirkendall placed firn with a time of 46.3 and the seam of Chandler. Endres. Opolski and Wager placed firn in lhe 800-meler relay at 1:35.8. Against Lakewood, Kevin Cooney won tbe 1600-meter run at 4:59 and Tim Rounds look lhe 3200-meter run al 11:40. Finishing second in sprints for Hastings in the double dual ucet were: Kirkendall in tbe 100-meler dash al 111. Opolski in the 200-meter dish al 25.1 and Mike Wilson was second in lhe 400-metcrs with a time of 57.8 seconds and Chris Olmsted placed third at 58.1 Cooney was second in tbe 800-meters at 2:20 and Evan Winkler was third in lhe 1600-metcrs and Ryan Willard was third in tbe 3200-meter run at 111 I. Paul Koutz earned a second in the 1 IO­ meter hurdles with a time of 17.7 and a third in the 300-meter hurdles at 45.6 Ed Youngs winds up lor his throw In the discus In Tuesday attomoon's double dual meet between Hastings and Lakewood and Grand Ledge. Youngs had a Robert Wager had a leap of 18 leet, 11 inches to win first place in the long jump. West Michigan R/C to hold races, Saturday The West Michigan Radio Controlled Racers Chib is holding racing competition for radio controlled cars, trucks and dune buggies. Saturday at tbe Grace Wesleyan Church in Hastings. Practice begins at 10 a.m.. time trials be­ gin at 11 and racing starts at noon. Race fee is $3 for members and 56 for nor-members of lhe club According lo club vice president Pal Clement, classes are set up so novice racers will compete against racers of their own level of experience. "We really set this up so it isn't geared toward the people with tbe time and money to build high-speed race can. We've made it so kids with their store-bought, inexpensive Hastings girls track defeats Grand Ledge, falls to Lakewood radio-controlled can and trucks can come and race against others with lhe same kind of can and trucks," be said. Tbe club has secured sponsors, like Krazy Cow. Good Time Pizza. Pin Point Signs and Graphics, Gary's Hobby Shop. The Tick Tock and Clearview Professional Centre, which have offered prize certificates and other support for the races. Pro Cleaning has donated a car with its logo to be driven by a winner of a thawing at races, and C/N Supply of Hastings is donating tbe pipe for tbe corse. Saturday. "We want this to be a family event." Clement said, "so It is really keyed for kids." The races arc scheduled for every two weeks, until the weather gels better Tom Sorenson cleared 12 feel In the pole vault to earn a first-place finish over Lakewood and Grand Ledge. Hastings softball league to hold meeting, April 11 The Hastings mens softball league will be bolding its first organizational meeting for the 1995 softball season on April 11 at 7 p.m. in room 182 of the Hasting* Middle School. AU interested teams * d managers are re­ quested to be at this mer dng. If there are any questkrns contact Tim Ginbach at 945-3911 after 5 p.m. In the first outdoor meet of the reason for the Hastings girts track team, the Lady Saz­ ons -Wealed Grand Ledge 77-72, but fell to Lakewood 90-62 In a double dual meet. Tuesday. Placing first for Hastings In the distance events were tbe team of Charissa Shaw. Katie Thomas, Sarah Roush and Lori Maiville in the 3200-meter relay with a time Of 11 minutes. 11.09 seconds. Shaw in lhe 3200-meter run at 13:13.0 and tbe 1600meter run al 6:01 and Thomas In the 800meter run at 2:43. In tbe field events. Maiville was first tn tbe long Jump with a leap of 14 feet. 2 1/2 inches and Sherry Anger look first in tbe discus with a heave of 93 feet. 10 inches. Taking first In 100-meter hurdles was An­ drea Dreyer with a time of 16.85 seconds and in tbe 300-meter hurdles al 54.44. Lori Maiville was first in tbe 400-meter dash with a time of 1:06. Tbe 400-meter relay team of Sarah McK­ inney. Anne Burghdoff. Beth Sonsmith and Dreyer placed first with a lime of 55.9. Also scoring for Hastings with secondplace finishes were Burghdoff in tbe 100meler dash at 18.08. Anger with a shot put throw of 26 feet. 6 inches, Burghdoff in lhe high jump with a height of 4 feet. 10 Inches, and the 300-meter hurdles al 55.83 and Stacy Martin with a 31.4 second time in lhe 200-meter dash. Sonsmith earned a third in the 100-meter dash at 15.04 and Roush took third in lhe 1600-meter run at 6:37 and in the 800-meter run at 3:01. Coach Katie Kowalczyk said it was a good first meet for lhe Lady Saxons with lhe home team pulling out a close win against the lough Grand Ledge team BOWUNG SCORES Wednesday P.M. Varney's Stables 7294-5195. Hair Care Center 71-53; Mace's Ph. 70-54. F. H. Par­ ties 68H-55M. HAS Machine 65M-58U; Eye and Em Specialists 63 Vi-60 55; Misfits 57 55-66 W: Nash Chno 55-69: Lifestyles 5014-7354; Valley Realty 46-78. High Gaines wd Series - K. Becker 205-536; T Christopher 201-519; E. Vanesse 212-516: B. Hathaway 178-476; D. Moore 181-474: B. Norris 164-434; G. Otis 176-457; V. Slocum 175-414; J. PenengiU 150-383: D. Keller 134-365, R. Kuempel 184-483; E. Mesecar 170; P. Smith 187; T. Soya 174; B. Wilson 165; B. Estep 140; J. Doner 167; L. Yoder 455; S. Brimmer 449; J. Richardson 434. Delton soccer team falls in home opener Delton's Aubrey Otten tries tor a steal near the Delton goal In Monday night's home opener between the Lady Panthers and Caledonia The lady Scots took the game 2-0 wfih a goal in the first ha» and one more In the second. The team is now £i ns season and hosted Eaton Rapids last nV*. (The score and stats were too late lor publication) Sunday Night Mixed Fearsome 4 73-43; Freemans 72-44; HAL 71-45; Alley Cats 6954-4654; B.S.ers 65-51; Diehards 6254-5354: Holey Rollers 62-54; Friends 60-56; Tasmanian's 59-57; Dynamites 5554-6054; Rookies 5554-6054: Misfits 54-62; Beginners 5154-6454; Load Hogs 5066; Hooter Crew 47-69; Undecided 47-69; Really Rotlens 4554-7054; 9 and a Wiggle 45-71. Womens High Games and Series — D Kelley 255-606; B. Moody 233-858; L. Tilley 201-548; D Snyder 200-542: K. Becker 199-540; D VanCampen 211-323; L. Bar­ num 185-515; C Wilcox 159-467; M Hodges 167-465; M Briggs 164-442; B Bivens 178-435; K. Rentz 155-420; M Snyder 190; D Bartimus !80p; S. Snider 171; L. Davis 170; S. Cross 161; D. Woody 155; P Miller 153. L. Friend 129; B. James 118 Mens High Games and Series — R Little 266638; K. Bushee 238-607; F. Mead 213-560; S Sanborn 199-553; D. Vickers 216541; B Renta 202-499; M. Cross 176-478; E. Gates 144-388; J Delaat 194; J. Smith 183; R. Snyder IU 181; 1. Woody 176; B. Drayton 175; R. Craven 172; S. Krallman 161; J. Davis 158; M. Neymeiyer 156. Thursday Angels Ray James Elec. 83-41; Onboard Inn 7954-4454; Big B's 69-55; Nashville Chiro 65-69; Melaleuca Inc. 5854-6554; Ups and Downs 58-66; Cedar Creek 48-69; Trouble Shooters 27-89. Gand Games and Series — J Hurles 175: B. Moody 212-569; C. Guernsey 161; L. Apsey 179-503; B Weiler 196-478; C. Mugridge 129-368; C. Hoffman 154; C. Burpee 203; S. Dunn 160; L. Tilley 193. Mondat Mixers Michekib 7254-5154; Hastings Bowl Sisters 69-51; Three Ponies Tack 68-52. Rowdie Girts 6754-5254; Hartzler Tours 64-56; TM Lassies 63-57; Mr. Bruces 5854-6154; Girrbachs 58-62; Jo's Bookeeping 54-70; Unique Washtub Duo 5154-6854; Deweys Auto Body 51-69; Outward Appearance 47-73. Good Games — M. Snowden 162; J. Ogden 173; N. Morgan 155; M. Matson 167; M. Wieland 175; L. Friend 133; K. Yoder 143: R. Davenport 154; B. Anders 166; P. Cooley ISO; S SMith 157; S. Cooley 156. Good Games and Series — G Cochran 184-485; G. Otis 184-498, R. Shaplcy 172-491; J McMillon 187-500. S. Nash 169-466: V Pierson 208-546; M Kill 177- 472. Thursday A.M. Hummers 76-48; Hastings Bowl 66-58; Bosleys 6554-5854; Varneys 6554-5854: Thornapple Trading Post 6455-5954; Slow Pokes 64-60: Leftovers 62-62. Question Marks 6054-6354; Algonquin Farm 58-66; Le Harves 5555-6854; Nite-N-Gales 5254-7154; Valley Realty 50-74. Good Games and Series — O. Giltotis 167- 477; C. Stuart 167-466; B. Johnson 156-426: M. Dull 164-419; L. Johnson 145-413; R. Kuempel 148-401; C. Ryan 168-398; N. Moucoulis 138-375; S. Salazar 155-359; B. Bodo 199-357; K. Moore 139-324; F. Ruthntff 187; J. rice 166; S. Dryer 159; D. Collier 145; B. Moore 141; B. Estep 139; G. Scobey 137; B. Sexton 129; T. Joppie 129; C. Swinkunas 124. ’ t , u • I 7 X b ■a Tuesday Mixed Gillons Construction 45-Z3; Woodmansee r Construction 41-27; Pin Seekers 39-29; Consumers Concrete 39-29; Lil Demons ' 32-35; Thornapple Lake Trading Post 32-36; , Country Bumpkins 29-39; Black Sheep 28-40; Neil's Printing 26-38; Mason/Davis Line « 24-40. Lost Points 1. Mens High Games A Series H. Bowman 201-550; P. Scobey 231; S. ( Hyde 171-489; M. Christiansen 182; B. John- , son 215-523; M. Beck 219-527; M. Guy 209; : G. Hause 206-577; R. Hause 191-535; A. i Nichols 196-519; D. Hause 182-541; D.» Gillons 165-446. Womens High Games A Series I L. Gillons 153; J. Horning 171-454; K. Zimmerman 159-406; B. Wilkins 196; D. McCole 182-479; L. Miller 131; C Keller ■ 177-368. Bowlerettes Hecker Ins. 72-52; Kent Oil 64-56; D. J. Elcctnc 59W-60M:; Dorothy's Hair Stylmg 58-66; Carlton Center Excavating 57-63; Bennett Industries 49W-70W. Good Games A Series: B. Schultz 140; L. Dawe 168-467; J Doster 167-428; B. Maker 164; M. Garber 166; G. Potter 185-477; J. Donnini 157-454; D. Coenen 181-501; B. Hathaway 178-498; S. Merrill 174-497; K. Fowler 179-445; W. O'Dell 132; S Dunham 170. , i , , �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 13, 1995 — Page 13 First soccer game's significance awaits for 30 years to pass by TX. Steairibartoa Sport. Editor Tbe Hittings High School girls soccer team mil have to wait 30 years to find lhe significance of ns first game and first year ■ a high school sport. Tbe team, coached by Doug Mepham. the veteran boys coach from Hastings, said that will be when people will look back and say. *1 remember when coach Mepham did this" and "I temember when we played that team...everyone wu watching (lo see how good we would be in our first year)."I feel very fortunate to have this opportunity and I think tbe girls feel fortunate to be playing for Hastings.’ Mepham said of the inaugural season for the Lady Saxons. "I thank the parents snd the school for giving lhe girls tbe opportunity io pUy." Mepham said tbe team was not raised out of the dust of nothingness and "poor a team appeared. He said he remembers the many of tbe team members as part of the YMCA soccer club which played against other schools' junior varsity squads. •I have to thank tbe YMCA for keeping me club going for four years until we had a varsity team." be said. Tbe YMCA continues to sponsor Use feeder program with a soccer club. While some of the team has been playing soccer together for four years, in lhe past, they have played only six or seven games with little organized practices such as Is given in a high school-sponsored sport. After coach boys soccer for so long. Mepham said be can see the differences between coaching the girls and tbe boys, but does admit, his vision is limited. On team cohesiveness, he said the team has chosen four different girls to be team captains and it will be the captains who will have io bring the former club players and new soccer talent together to form a team which can wort together. Seven of lhe H starters which played in the first g.vne of lhe season last night (stats and the score was unavailable at press time) arc freshmen or sopltomores. so even had this been lhe team's 10th year of playring, its field experience would have been limited. Mepham said the team is young, but he said he knows these athletes, with many coming from a freshman basketball team which was undefeated and other fall and winter sports, gives him a team with experiei.ee in winning and a "tremendous nucleus" with which to work. With many new players on the field, he said some have yet to realize their potential, but feels they will drive themselves because they have the positive attitudes which only tbe high school athlete can really understand. "I'm pretty sure they don’t realize how much they can really do yet." he said, "but they will team as the season goes on.” Although be has been coaching boys soccer for a number of years. Mepham saul he too is under the unblinking eye of history. "I'm haven't been tested yet either with a girls team." the coach said alluding to tbe fact that while some coaches are excellent at coaching boys teams, they are unable to coach a girls team with the same flair, and vice-versa. "This will be a continuing story." He said soccer, which is the fastest growing high school sport in America, is taking off. "This sport has running, kicking, contact, set plays and strong competition all wrapped in one." he said. There's no standing around because there is no lime outs." He added that because a soccer player has to make decisions white the play is happening, it has become the active sport, it gives high school girls another sport from which to choose besides golf, track and softball. "I have 37 girls out for soccer on cither the varsity team or on the club team," Mepham said, which gives high school girls another sport in which to earn a varsity letter and a possible starting spot on a team for which last year wasn’t recognized by the school. "We all feel very fortunate," Mepham said of the first game in tbe first season of girls soccer al HHS. "and I'm very excited." YMCA NEWS: Veteran varsity boys soccer coach loots the new Hastings varsity soccer team and himself wil be judged not only In their premier year, but also 30 years from now. Here, Mopham shows the team exactly how he wants them to execute a crossing pattern. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO RESIDENTS and PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on May 9, 1995, commencing at 7:30 o’clock p.m. at the Rutland Charier Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to be considered include, in brief, the following: 1. A proposed amendment to Section 5 of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to establish regulations and procedures to a rezoning application seeking the same reronlng of land which waa denied by the Township Board In the 12 month period preceding the filing of the application. 2. A proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to amend Section 13.3(B) of said Ordinance by adopting a new subsection 25 which establishes "storage rental units” as a permitted use in the “C-3" General Business District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Chwter Township Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, along with the proposed amendments, are available for public examina­ tion at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan 49068-9725, during the following hours: Monday MO o'clock to noon and Thursday MO o'clock to noon, from and after the publication of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing WtTtMlUU Dofouit Soring boon mode kn the term s and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage modo James C. Cercuro and Bonnie C. Cureuro. husband and wife. C* ■AAOOaevIfvO. BOTTy VOwavsTy. RAaCnigon, RhOT tpagors. to Mortgage Corporation of America, a Michigan corporation, of Troy. Michigan. Mor­ tgagee. dated the 31st day of March. 1994, and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on tho 12* day of April. 1994. in Uber 601 of Barry County Records, on page 862. which said mortgage was thereafter assigned to Mortgage Corporation of America, a Michigan corporation, acting in its capacity as Trustee under that certain Portirt^ution and Servicing Agreement dotou as of March I, 1994. lor the benefit of Investors in a group of root estate related investments identified os MCA-REFC Iorios 1994-71, by assignment dated April 13. 1994, and recorded on July IS. 1994 in the office of the Register of De sth for said County of Barry in Uber 610 of Barry County records, on pogo 70. on which said mortgage there is claimed to be duo. at tho date of this notice, for principal ond interest, tho sum of Forty Ono Thousand Ono Hundred Forty Two and 98/100 Dollars ($41,142.96): And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity h^nrlng boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. Therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained tot said mortgage, end pursuant to the statute of tho State of Michigan in such cose modo and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of May. 1995. at KM» o’clock AM. Locoi Ttono. sotd mortgage will be foreclosed by o solo at public e.rtton. to the highest bidder, oast door entrance to the Courthouse in Hastings. MJ. of the promises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay «ho amount due as ■farwiairi. an said mortgage, with tho interest toereon al Fifteen per cent (15.0%) per annum and ail legal costs. charges and expenses, including the attorney foes oNowod by low. and also any sum or sums which moy bo paid by tho undersign­ ed. necessary to protect its interest in the prsmissi. Which sold promises are described as foAaws: Al that certain piece or parcel of land situated toi the Township of Yankee Springs, in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wtt: La* 7 of Wtthans Mat of Tumor Lake. According to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Libor 5 oi Mats an pogo 19. Aho commencing at a point ~l~ of Willson s Mat of Turner Lake according to tho recorded plot thereof, thence duo north along tho easterly line el said Wiihon Drive 199 feet to the point of begin­ ning of lhe following description, thence due north to point TT of said Willson s Mot of Tumor Lake, thence north 54 degrees 9 minutes X seconds oast 303.90 feet to point "S’ of said Wilhon s Mat of Tumor Lake, thence north 33 degrees 40 minutes oast to a point on said easterly lino of Willson Drive due oast from the lot comer on the easterly side of said Wilhon Driv.t as common to lots 8 and 9 of Willson s Mat of Turr.or Laho, thence due oast SOO feet, more or less, to a point on the easterly lino of the following described promises. Commencing 1385 feet north 00 degrees 32 minutes west from the southeast comer of Section 23. Town 3 North. Rango 10 West, thence north 00 degrees 32 minutes west on tho oast lino of said Section 23. 36 rods, thence due west to a point on the oast lino of Wilhon Drive of Wilhon s Mot of Turner Lake, according to tho recorded plat thereof for the point of beginning ol this descrip­ tion. tbonco duo oast 500 foot, thence southwesterly to o point on tho north lino ol Wilhon Drive of Wilhon s Mat of Tumor Laho, said point being 500 feet due oast of point 1“ of said pic*, thence west 500 feet to point “I" of said plot thence duo north 211.44 feel to point “K“ ol said plot, thence north 54 degrees 09 minutes X seconds oast 203-X foot to point T of said plot, thence north 33 degrees 40 minutes oast along the southeasterly lino of said Wilhon Drive to point of beginning, thence southwesterly along rhe oast lino of said above referenced promises to a point duo oast from the point of beginning, thence due west 500 loot more or less, to the point of boginn mg. excepting the south IX feet duo north and south of the above described metes and bounds Commonly known as: 1647 Yankee Springs Rd Middterihe Mi 49333 Tas Roll No. 08-16-240-005-00 During the six (6) months immediately following tho safe, the property may bo redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.32*lo tho property may be redeemed during the X days im­ mediately following the sale Dated at Detroit. Michigan. March 24 1995 Mortgage Corporation of America. Trustee Assignee of Mortgagee Randall T. LoVassour (P41712) Attorney lor Assignee P.O. Box 24021 Detroit. Mi 4B224 (313)886-5555 (5-4) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Com­ mission reserves the right to recommend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT, upon five (5) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk al the address and telephone number shown below. All Interested persons are Invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part In the discussions on the above proposed amendments. YMCA ‘B’ Minor League 3-on-3 Champs The Hearing Aid Center ol Kalamazoo sponsored the YMCA B* Minor League Champs lor the winter basketball league. Members ol the team are (first row from teft): JeH Weiden, Tim Newsted and Scott Smith. Second row: Matt Heynen, Dan Carpenter and Ned Hughes Missing from photo are Jerry Twigg and Todd Harding. YOUR CREDIT MAY NOT BE AS BAD AS YOU THINK! RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 2461 Heath Road Heatings. Michigan 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 Secretaries’ Week I BOSSCS—Honor your secretary by submitting his or her name in the... Missed a few payments, Lost your job, or even filed bank­ ruptcy doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a new or pre-owned car, truck or van. Contact — Banner Secretaries Contest JD TOWER THE FINANCE SPECIALIST 1-800-646-4660 616-897-8431 or 3 names will be drawn and those 3 will receive valuable prizes from loci merchants including: NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TITLE IIB JOB TRAINING PLAN Notice Is hereby given that the Private Industry Council and Chief Elected Officials of the Barry, Branch and Calhoun Service Delivery Area have developed a Job Training PI. tn for the Fiscal Year 1995 Title IIB Summer Youth Employment and Training Prog'em. provided under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). Tho Titte IIB Job Training Plan includes the activities and services to be provided to economically disadvan­ taged youth, ages 14 z1. during the summer months of 1995 The funding request is $687,146, to serve approxi­ mately 275 youth Planned activities are work based learning for youth ages 16 through 21. and ciassroom­ based enrichment activities for youth ages 14 through 15. Both activities will incorporate pro-employment and work maturity skills, as well as the employability skills addressed in the SCANS Report Job development and placement services will be made available to out of-schooi youth at the conclusion of the program. Tho Title IIB Job Training Plan will bo available for public inspection at major public libraries in Barry, Branch and Calhoun Counties Tho Plan will be available for public review at tho Barry County Building, Clerk's Office. 220 West State Street in Hastings, 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m In Branch County, the Plan can be inspected at the Branch County Building. County Clerk’s Office. 31 Division Street in Coldwater, between the hours of 9^00 ajn. and 5 00 p.m. The Job Training Plan will be available tor public review between the hours of 3-00 p.m. and 500 p.m at the Calhoun County Building. Clerk's Office. 315 West Green Street in Marshall In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the information contained in the Job Training Plan will be made available in alternative format (large type, audio tape, etc.) upon special request received at the office listed below Questions and comments are to be directed in writing to the Private Industry Council and/or Chief Elected Officials, in care of Mid Counties Consortium, P.O. Box 1574. Battle Creek, Michigan 49016 •Mary’s Hair • Barlow Florist and • Lifestyles Christian Bookstore • McDonald’s and Nails of Hastings • Bosley Pharmacy • Hastings Chrysler •County Seat •JCPenney • Gilmore Jewelers • Mexican • Hodges Jewelry Connexion •Felpausch • ICS Travel •Arby’s Names will be announced in the April 21 issue of the Banner. Secretary Name_________________________________ _____ Mail or fax us your secretary’s name by Monday, April 24. Fax Number 945-5192 Boss Name ____________________________________________ Company_____ ________________________________________ Telephone_____________________________________________ BANNER, 1952 N. Broadwsy P.O. Box 188 । Hastings. Ml 49058 -or FAX to 945-5192 —or DROP OFF al the Banner office �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 13, 1995 Delton man gets six-months jail sentence for stalking A 32-year-old Delton man convicted of stalking a Johnstown Township woman last summer was sentenced to six months in jail Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. Judge Patrick McCauley said he did not give Steven A Smith any probation because he did not think Smith could successfully complete it. Smith has many violations on his record, the judge said, and be has no respect for the law Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill asked McCauley to give Smith three years of probation in addition to the jail sentence. McNeill said he "has no doubt" Smith is a stalker and stalked the woman with the intention of ' terrorizing" her and "bending her to his will." Smith is a danger to the victim and should be treated harshly, be said. Smith s attorney. Thomas Dutcher, said he thought the six-month sentence was "harsh" because be thinks Smith has learned his lesson. He asked McCauley to consider placing him in a tether program instead of jail. Smith pleaded guilty in March to a misdemeanor charge of stalking. In exchange, the prosecutor's office agreed to drop tbe aggravated stalking charge Smith told tbe court during his plea that he harassed a wc.aan in Johnstown Township by calling her 15 to 20 times and driving by her house several times. Early-morning fire destroys family’s home Freeport firefighters report they are still trying to determine the cause of the Tuesday morning fire that destroyed the home of the Haight family at 5877 Barber Road. The blaze was discovered just before 5 e.m. by one of the family's children, firelighters said. The smoke detector went off soon after that, and the family escaped the flames safely, they said. The victims had lo walk a quarter-mile to a neighbor's house to call for help, though, and winds of 15 to 20 mph fanned the fiemes. The house was completely destroyed, but tho monetary loss has not been determined yet. Tho family reportedly did have insurance. Firefighters were on the acene for four hours. The Freeport firefighters were assisted by the Woodland and Hastings departments. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ____ :________ 2___ JL__ :__________ '■_____ _■ • II iinhil WANTED: ANY OLD adult magi or item*. LH, 5240 Upton Rd, Hasting*. Ml 49058. ADDRESS ENVELOPES PART-TIME at home make $200 per day. Enclose SASE Dept 41 P.O. Box 7153 Rich mood, VA 23221.___________ DENTAL HYGEIEN1ST full time opening, for Middleville area office. Excellent pay and benefit*. Please call 795-7917 or mail resume to; P. O. Box 57, Middle rille. Ml 49333. EXPERIENCED LOG CUTTER. 616-374-0239 HASTINGS COUNTRY CLUB accepting applications for golf staff, inside and outside help. Phone call* accepted. 945-2756. Contact Brett at the Golf Shop.__________________ MANAGEMENT TRAINEE no experience necessary $11.66 per boor worked, with produc­ tion incentive». Must have good transportation. Call for mierview time. 964-9253________ NOW HIRING, $420 PER WEEK TO START! CUSTOMER SERVICE. Local factory outlet now has 13 immediate openings in it** Customer Service Department, must be a high school graduate A be able to start immediately, excellent benefit package, A monthly profit sharing. For interview call 616-948-1456 between llam-5pm._________ SALES SECRETARY. Strong customer service, invoicing, telemarketing. Send resume to D.T3., P.O. Box 257 Clover­ date, Ml 49035. Attention Dave. THE CITY OF HASTINGS has an opening in the Depart­ ment of Public Services for an Operator 4. Initial duties of this position shall include grounds maintenance and general labor, utility construction, track and equipment operation, and other tasks as necessary. Require­ ments for this postitoo shall include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license acceptable in the State of Michigan The successful appl­ icant shall obtain a permit to operate applicable commercial vehicles upon public streets within one (1) month from lhe date of hire and a State of Michi­ gan Commercial driver’s license within six (6) monthns from the date of hire. Submit application (available at the City of Hastings City Hal I) or resume to the Director of Public Services, 102 DcDaonfay, rtastmgs, Micnigan 49058. Applications will be accepted through April 17,1995. ... • ‘ I ot Sah ’« CADILLAC SEVILLE. Light blue. Excellent condition, lowted, V-4, 88,475. MS-9511. 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Call Luann at 948-4320 or ask for Luann M Century 21 Bundy Realty, l/i\< tllaaeaiis 4 ALL STEEL ARCH BUILD­ ING. New. Never erected, can deliver. 40x30 was $5990 now $2990; 40x62 was $10,850 now $5975; 50x76 was $13,500 now $9800; 50x150 was $21,000 now $14,900. End walls are available. 1-800-320-2340. I\ < cnaiion r 13FT. ALCORT HOBIECAT STYLE CATAMARAN SAILBOAT. Decent condition, no trailer, must sell, $200 OBO Cafl 948-2250 A leave message 1984 HONDA ASCOT 500cc, low miles, very clean, runs great $1,500. Call after 4pm. 948-3632, or leave message. GREEN LINE LAWN SERVICE. Residental, commercial. Guaranteed fair rates. Free estimate, customer courtesy. 948-8518._________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property’Debt consolidation•Turoed down? problem credit? We can help’’Fast easy - Call 24 hour*. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. START YOUR OWN HOME BUSINESS, or get a job work ing at home. Send $1 and a self­ addressed stamped envelope to: RSK, px). box 414, Middleville, Mi. 49333__________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all worker* bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Stump grinding, insured. 721-8733 or 945-4687 John Gaskill. HAPPY EASTER Buna rd I nr Salt 27" RCA COLOR T.V. with stereo, cable ready, 3 yean old. $250 OBO 623-6517, FOR SALE : Refrigerator, frost free, 18.6 cu. ft while, excellent condition, $150, call 765-5316 HASTINGS FIRST ANNUAL CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE. Fri. and Sat May 5th and 6th. For more info. Call the Hast­ ings Area Chamber of Commer­ ce. 945-2454,_______________ QUEEN BRASS BED with orthopedic mattresses and beaut­ iful headboard. 3 months old. $225 OBO 517-372-0713 BEDROOM SET 7 piece oak finish with vanity, end t-' ie* and firm mattresses. Cost $900 (3 months ago), sell $300 OBO 517-372-0713 In other recent court business: • A May 15 trial was set for a 50-year-old Lake Odessa man accused of raping a woman in September. A May 4 final pre-trial was also set for Allen L. Currin. He is charged with one count of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct, which is punishable by up to life in prison. He 11 also charged with being a habitual offender, third offense, which doubles the maximum possible sentence on lhe ocher charge. He stood mute to those charges in November and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • An April 26 trial was scheduled for a 29year-oiC Freeport man accused of assaulting another man with a pistol in February. An April 13 final pre-trial was also set for RoddB. Vaniewen. He faces a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon, which is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2400 fine, or both. Vaniewen stood mute to the charge in March and a plea of not guilty was enteral on his behalf. • A 24-year-oid Plainwell man accused of possessing a handgun and marijuana in December pleaded guilty to tbe latter charge. Richard E. Cheeseman pleaded guilty to a charge be possessed marijuana with the intent to deliver it, an offense punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. In exchange for his plea, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that be carried a concealed weapon, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $2300 fine. Tbe prosecutor also agreed to drop a charge that he to a habitual offender, second offense. Tbe prosecutor will also recommend to tbe court that Cheeseman receive a sentence of no more than one year in jail. Cbeeseman told the court during his plea that be had about a pound-and-a-half of marijuana in bis car. Sentencing was set for May 11. • A May 15 trial was scheduled for a 38year-old Hastings man accused of drunk driving in January. A May 12 final pre-trial and motion bearing was also set for Jack B. Hull. Hull to charged with drunk driving, third offense, which to punishable by one to five years in prison or a $500 to £5.000 fine, or both. He is also facing a charge be drove with a suspended license, a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail, a $500 fine, ex both Hull stood mute to lhe charges in March and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • An 18-year-old Freeport woman convicted of breaking into the Hastings Radio Shack in December was granted YTA status under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. Michelle L. Evins was ordered to serve three years on probation. She was also ordered lo pay >2,000 in costs and restitution, which still has lo be detenrnned. YTA status allows youthful first-time offenders to be put oo probation and eventually have their records expunged. Judge McCauley said be almost did not grant YTA status to Evans, who worked at the business and bad a key to it. Evans violated the trust jut in her by her employers, be said, ar ding that if she were older or had a record le might have sent her to prison. McCauley said be thinks Evans can be a productive member of society, however, so he decided io give her a chance. Evans told the court that she realizes what she did was "very stupid" and will prove that what she did was "out of character." She pleaded guilty in March to a charge of breaking and entering. She offered her plea with the understanding that she would be considered for YTA status. Evans toid tbe court during her plea that she used to work at lhe store and had a key toil. She said she gave tbe key to a friend, and then drove him to the stere. He used lhe key to enter the store, she sale, and then be loaded the car with electronics while she sal in tbe vehicle. They then drove to Kalamazoo with the items. • Four area teenagers convicted of committing larceny in a vacant building were sentenced to 30 days in jail and two years of probation. Judge McCauley said be gave tbe sentences to Keenan S. Rudesill. 17, of Hastings; Richard L. Preston IL 17, of Hastings; Jesse G. Kom, 18, of Nashville: and Chad A. Rabideau. 18, of Hastings, because they are "drifting" with no ambitions of what they want to do with their lives. The judge said be wanted to wake them up and get their attention before they drift into pnson. The four teens each pleaded guilty in March to a count of committing larceny in a vacant building. Their pleas were made as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecute* agreed to drop charge* they stole more than $100 worth of goods, and possessed more than $100 in stolen property. • A June 12 trial was scheduled for a 35- COURT NEWS: year-old Middleville man accused of committing welfare fraud in 1992 and 1993. A June 1 final pre-trial was set for Edward T. Parks. Parks to charged with collecting rruxc than $500 of welfare through fraud and receiving more than $500 of welfare by failing to in­ ■ 1 1 1 form the Department of Social Services of a change in his income statu*. Both charges are punishable by up to four years in pnson or a $2,000 fine, or both. He stood mute to the charges in March and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. 111 POLICE BEAT: ■ . . - ■ ■ Middleville woman hurt in crash THORNAPPLE TWP. — A 40-year-old Middleville woman was injured Saturday. April 1, in a car crash at tbe intersection of Bender and Rnkbeiner roads, said deputies at the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Nancy Fopma was driving north on Bender Road at 5:30 am. when she came to the Rnkbeiner intersection and lost control of her vehicle, deputies said. Fopma told police she tried to stop at the intersection, but was unable to because of fog and gravel in the road. Deputies said Fopma skidded through the intersection, hit a guard rail, and went down an embankment, where the car overturned. Member* of the Thornapple Township ambulance service were called to tbe scene, but Fopma refused treatment, police said. She was ticketed for driving too fast for conditions, police said. Banfield Road home burglarized JOHNSTOWN TWP. — Trooper* at the state police port in Hastings said they are investigating the burglary of a home on Banfield Road Friday. March 31. Tbe home was broken into between 8:30 and 10 pjn.. they said. Stolen was a police scanner, jewelry, and a safe and two lock boxes containing cash, blank checks and personnel documents. Car stolen from owner’s driveway RUTLAND TWP. — A car was stolen last week from a home on Heath Road, report Barry County Sheriffs deputies. The $700 car, described as a black 1980 two-door Mustang, was taken from the victim’s driveway between 11 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, and 12:15 a.m. the next day. police said. Tbe vehicle reportedly bad been left unlocked with tbe keys inside. Tbe victim said that a $100 stereo, a $120 bowling ball and bag and a $330 set of golf clubs were inside the car when it was stolen, deputies said. Two-car accident injures three people HASTINGS — A Nashville woman and two other people were buri Sunday. April 2, in a two-car crash near the intersection of Hanover and Clinton streets, Hastings City Police said. Margaret L. Cox, 71, was driving south on Hanover at 1:34 p.m when she rear-ended a car driven by Paul A. Slewart, 18. of Grand Rapids, officer* said. Stewart was stopped, waiting to make a left turn onto Clinton, police said. Cox told officers she was looking at a bouse a friend lived in; then she looked ahead and saw Stewart s car as she ran into it She was ticketed for careless driving. Cox, Stewart and his passenger, Michael S. Debruyn. 33, of Shelbyville, all were injured in tbe accident. Cox and Debruyn were not wearing seat belts, police said. They were taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released. Items stolen from Castleton Twp. home CASTLETON TWP. — Nearly $14,000 worth of items was stolen Wednesday. April 5, from a home on Howards Point, said deputies at the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Tbe home was burglarized between 6:30 p.m and midnight, deputies said. Stolen were several thousand dollars in cash, a telephone and a collection of stereo equipment and compact discs. Tbe doors on tbe home were reportedly locked. Woman injured in rollover accident RUTLAND TWP. — A 25-yesr-old Hastings woman was bun Sunday in a roti-over accident on Chief Noonday Road, said troopers at the Michigan Slate Police post in Hastings. Shannon M. Adams was driving west on Chief Noonday near Whitmore al 11:25 a.m. when she lost control of her vehicle, which rotated counter-clockwise and ran off lhe left side of tbe road, troopers said. They said the car’s wheels sank Into the soft ground, and the car rolled over onto its top and rolled down a steep embankment. Adams was taken lo Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. Her passenger. Ruth E. Adams. 48. of Hastings, also was reported injured in the crash. She sought her own treatment. Man tosses pot from car, but charged HOPE TWP. — A 31-year-old Plainwell man faces drug charge* after be allegedly threw a box of marijuana from hi* car just before being stopped by police last Thursday, said troopers at lhe state police port In Hastings. A trooper from the Paw Paw post said be pulled over Chris E. Shue after be saw Shue speeding oo M-43 near Ashby at around noon. A witness told police be *aw Shue throw a box from his car shortly before be was slopped. Both of Shue's car windows were down when he was pulled over, police said. Trooper* searched tbe side of lhe road and found lhe box, which contained baggies of suspected marijuana and one baggie of inspected methamphetamine. Shue also reportedly had more than $1300 in cash in his pockets. Shue was arrested on a warrant out of Allegan County. He was arraigned Friday in 56th District Court oo charges of delivering marijuana and methamphetamine. An April 12 pre-exam is scheduled, and a $6,000 cash bond was set. Car-van crash leaves one injured HASTINGS — A 28- year -old Hastings man was hurt Sunday in a car-van crash at the intersection of Madison and Dibble streets, Hastings Gty Police report. Kevin P. Tremaine was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and released. Tremaine was a passenger in a car driven by Cynthia K. Tremaine. 21. of Hastings. She was westbound on Madison at 5:20 pxn. when a van heading north on Dibble pulled out and hit her. officers said. Tbe driver of the van. Donald E. Beach. 42. of Eaton Rapids, told police he stopped for lhe stop sign at tbe intersection, but did not sec Tremaine's car approaching, and pulled into tbe intersection, hitting her. He was ticketed for failing to yield lhe right of way. police said. 17-year old arrested for hitting mother CARLTON TWP. — Barry County Sheriff's deputies report they arrested a 17-year-old Barber Road resident Saturday. April 1, on a charge of assaulting his mother. The victim told deputies her son came home around 2 a.m. after he had been out drinking. She told him to go to bed. and be started arguing with her. she said. He then hit her in the face several times. Deputies are seeking to charge the boy with domestic assault. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-04-20.pdf 177573b004ae204f29ef1db92d2d9015 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 490581893 KCC campus west of Hastings Five solid waste regions planned See Page 2 Delton plans Hall of Fame See Page 5 See Page 12 12/30/99 Hastings PuDliciitrarv 121 S. Church St. Hastings, HI 49056 Hastings VOLUME 141.NO. 10 News Briefs Council protests attorney’s comments Benefit planned for crash victim A fead-nuaer Io beacfli 16-jKir-oH ■WM riofe M Data - i*mM to 7 la. k>5 p.m Sunday at the Portland Trail Rider* Oob Dails, wheat family Inca in the Htiaii ana. now is at North Weal I *- ! aaaaaaml injurj imcn— ve*YC<Mijr ivMptun s- spinal the am aaa at ducaRO after be was in­ land March in aa MX accident. Proceeds from the fund-raiser, which •a asdude raffles. Dash for Cash " The Portland Trail Riders Ctab a krcand on Sanborn Road off Chartoee Highway in Portland. For earn laformaioa. call 649-8656 Editor A public bearing on Pennock Hospital s plans io expand its professional building, build a parking kx across the street and es­ tablish a day care center nearby drew praise and criticism from two dUTuutt^ttllu of A free-will offering will be accepted for the meal. Proceeds will go so help the local Chapter budd decern, affordable honai* for needy femilies. seUrag it ■ coat wM, no iarrrar Habius la bedding a home in the Ckzverdaie area and has plans fcr Mother Ms year ta the Orangeville area. Japan is subject off travel film The trarefogue "Discover Japan." wah narrator Ted Bunuller. wdl be gniriitil al 7 p.m Friday a the Central Audnorium in Hastings. The IHm will be the last of se rat in the Harmer Kiwanis Clubs World Travel Series Una season. The aeries will ■a niter next fall Randler hns appeared in Hastings before to present travel films Tickets are avaabble from any Kiwaaien or at the door. Don Read wiB entertain al the organ before the movie and dnriag Credit union’s open house set The Thomappie Valley Community Credit Union wdl have an open house cetebrauoo at IB Dehoe branch office fem 9:30 a re. B 12:30 p a. Saturday. Apd22. Coffee, juice, cookies and doughnuts wdl be served and Thomappie Valley wffl give away trinkets. The credit union’s new branch is focused ■ 11273 Sprague Road, the lower level of the Defea Farody Mauone on tec miuaing Senior Citizen prom planned The Hastings High School Student Council is sponaoring a Senior Citizen Front on Friday, May 19. from 7 to 9 30 ______ To celebrate the evening, there will be plenty of bon d 'oeuvres as well as danc­ ing B musk provided by Les Jazz, a fowl jrrv baud Cull Tricre Murphy Alderman, assntarn prinopal. re 948-4409 by Tuesday. May 14. A complimentary ticket will be mailed upon the reservation. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Johnson, Mary Lou Gray and Jeff Mansfield confer during the public hearing on Pennock Hospital's plans for a planned unit development (PUD). Pennock project praised, panned by David T. Young Habitat dinner will be Friday P«t Members of the Hastings Planning Commission (from left) Mike Hubert. James Wiswell, Fred Kogge, Harry Adrounie (talking with City Manager Howard Penrod). Planner Tim people Monday night Those in favor of Pennock being granted a planned unit development (PUD) for the project essentially were employed by « oth­ erwise associated with the hospital, but they outnumbered those who spoke against‘t. The hearing, called by the Hastings Plan­ ning Commission, took place at the Hastings High School lecture hall to accommodate the large expected audience. No determination was made, but the Hanning Commission may decide at its May 1 meeting whether or not to recommend the project to the City Counci I The people in opposition who showed up Monday stressed that they generally support the hospital, but don’t like this idea. They said it will encroach on their neighborhood, increase traffic and lower property values on the south side of Green Street and near Cass and Walnut streets, where the day care cen­ ter is proposed to in. Hospital project supporters essentially contended that the hospital must be able to grow in order to -urvive and remain inde­ pendent as a strong economic force and needed service in Hastings and Barry County. Pennock is proposing to expand its current Professional Building to make more room for mental health services, expand physical fitness and physical therapy services and construct a three-lane swimming pool. But in order to do that, the hospital will have to create 63 new parking spaces, which it plans io do with a new parking lot across the stre^ortjthe srwMbfy>of rrqen Then il. seeks to gain aj.proval a day care center * for up to 46 children at the end of Walnut Street to the south and west. Pennock's attorney. John Cameron, told the Planning Commission that the hospital's plans are perfectly legal, involving permitted uses in residentially zoned areas. He said the hospital decided to propose a PUD because city officials asked for it. Cameron said that churches, schools and public and quasi-public uses were permitted in areas zoned residential. "That (day care) center could go in tomor­ row under your ordinance." he said. "The day care center is part of the hospital's role as a care giver in the community. The day care center is open to the fxiblic. It's not for profit institutional use." The attorney said. "We don't even have to go this route (a PUD) but we want to coop crate." He saiJ he's so confident the project is perfectly legal that "Fve already advised them (Pennock officials) to seek demolition permits for the houses (Pent ock has pur­ chased to accommodate the pr ijcct).’ Among those speaking tn npport of the project were: • Joseph Scelig. director of Barry County Mental Health Services, who said his agency needs more space and wants to offer clients a partial hospitalization program. "Pennock Hospital did not solicit us (to support the project), we solicited them." • Dr. Jeff Chapman, a urologist and one of Hastings' newest doctors, who sax! he wants to see liy fiiqcss center expand and day care near me hoquud. Tni not convinced thc^c assets will take away from jxoperty. The hospital is a tremendous asset to the com­ munity. We have a top-notch medical staff. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't." • Tammy Nimitz. manager of the Pennock health and fitness center, who said she would like to see more room so programs, equipment rad a pool could be added. "I hope to sec your support in this venture." she said. • Carla Neil, a Pennock employee, who noted the high school building was opposed when it came into a residential area in 1968, but has proven io be a gixxl neighbor • Joe Cipck. a frequent user of the Fitness Center, who supported expansion, more equipment and a pool. He aid the hospital is being pro-active with its plans. • Mildred Ingram, a resident of Pennock Village, a senior citizens' apartment complex adjacent to Pennock. She said Pennock has provided affordable housing for older citizens and is equal in many respects to larger, regional facilities. • Dr. Larr> Hawkins, emergency physi­ cian. who said Pennock has come a long way since the days when ft disparagingly was called "a first aid station where people See PENMOCK, continued on page 2 The Hastings City Council spparently was alarmed about comments made about demol­ ishing four houses by Pennock Hospital at­ torney John Cameron at Monday night's public hearing. In a special meeting Tuesday night, council eventually decided not to invtricc an emergency moratorium against demolition, but only after Pennock Chief Executive Of­ ficer Dan Hamilton produced a letter of apology an<l a promise not to do anything with the houses until the entire process be­ tween the hospital and Planning Commis­ sions and City Council has been completed. Cameron said at Monday's bearing that he is so confident that everything Pennock wants to do with its planned unit develop­ ment (PUD) proposal is legal, he would ad­ vise his client to demolish four residential properties it recently purchased. Pennock is proposing to expand its current professional building to make more room for the fitness center and construct a pool, to build a parking lot across the street and to put in a day care center nearby on Walnut Street. Mayor Mary Uni Gray said Cameron’s remarks alarmed city officials, who believed there was "a gentlemen's agreement" that Pennock would do nothing to any of its properties while the process of working with the Planning Commisskma and council still was going on. She said she originally planned to ask council to invoke a demolition moratorium through Michigan's Local Historical District Act. "but it would affect the entire (residential and proposed historic) district and might cause undue hardship on those living in the district." she said. "Il also might set up legal barriers, which I would like to avoid for now." Hamilton presented the council with the letter of apology and said the hospital is committed to not seeking any such demoli­ tion permits until the process is complete. "it was not last night, and is not now. our intention to demolish any houses on Green Street until such time as our proposed pro­ ject has been approved." Hamilton said in the letter. "John Cameron's remarks were in­ tended to emphasize our need to proceed with this project expeditiously. His com­ ments were not intended to suggest immedi- See COUNCIL, continued on page 2 Former Maple Valley News publisher John Boughton dies John P. Boughton Jr., who was editor and publisher of the Nashville News and Maple Valley News for nearly 20 years, died Tuesday from complications of cancer. Boughton, who was 77. died at his mobile home i.. a retirement village near Kalama­ zoo. His family, including wife. Amy. and children Alisande Trimble and Chris of the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area and Ann Peppers of Plainwell, were with him at the time of death. He also had four grandchildren. Bom on March 2. 1918. in Detroit, he bought the Nashville News from Donald F. Hinderliter in 1956. Boughton and his wife took the newspaper ihrough some of the most interesting limes in the community. In I he early 1960s. he was one of the strongest advocates of consolidating Ver­ montville and Nashville into one school dis­ trict. which became a reality in 1962 with the birth of the Maple Valley school dutnet. It wasn't long after that Boughton bought the Vermontville Echo and soon consolidated them into one newspaper, the Maple Valley News. He sold the paper to J-Ad Graphics in 1975 and spent a lot of tus retirement doing free-lance writing and photography and mak­ ing videos as part of his Creative Communi­ cations business. He had been a photo and writing correspondent for the Lansing Stale Journal and Baltic Creek Enquirer and News for many years. He ruffled more than a few local feathers when he insisted the local school board be more accountable to the public and meet and make decisions more in the open. This was befrre the Open Meetings Act became law A graduate of Michigan State University. Boughton also was known as an excellent photographer and he had many of bis worts entered in juried shows in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo He was known in Nashville as a character and unique individual. Former Nashville Village Clerk Rose Heaton, who grew up as best fnends with Ann. said Boughton "exposed me to the arts." Son Chris said he could remember the many times the family went to Chicago and Detroit and to museums, and he remembered being exposed to serious music at an early age. "(M course. 1 later incd to get him inter­ ested in rock n roll, country music and jazz." he said. But much of his life was tied to journal­ ism. and it showed in many ways in Nashville. Ann said she could remember just about always being at the newspaper office before she went to school. Chris said there was a brief period when the family didn't have a home, and stayed al the office, sleeping on papers "I had my fifth birthday party in the news­ paper office because we didn I have a house." See BOUGHTON, continued on page 2 John Boughton �r ■ Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 20, 1995 PENNOCK, continued from page 1 went io die." He said ihat while many ocher rural hospitals arc shutting down, Pennock is growing as a “very positive, very necessary part of our community." • Dr. Larry Blair, a physician and member of the board of directors, tried to assure the commission and people in attendance that Pennock "is not a group of people trying to rum your neighborhoods." • Sally Sorenson. human resources assis­ tant at Pennock, who said. "I think that what s proposed here is very important to the future of Pennock Hospital and this commu­ nity." She pointed out that Pennock is the second largest employer in Hastings and its health greatly affects the local economy. • Melissa Sleeman. director of the I-earn 'N Play child care center, who claime d that "We have a quality child care program" that needs to be relocated from its cunent rented site on North Broadway. • Mark Olmstead, an employee in the cardio-pulmonary department, who said. "Hospitals never before have been under such pressure to provide community bene­ fit. The administration makes us extremely accountable for satisfying the complaints of patients." Those speaking in opposition to the hospi­ tal's proposed project were: • Leonard Spyker, who. like many others, said he was speaking for a larger number of people, commented that the problem was "a serious consideration of the direction of growth. He stressed that residents in the neighborhood "are not just complaincrs and whiners about the hospital... Your home is News Briefs ‘Golden Deeds’ nominees sought The Exchange Club of Hastings is ask­ ing for nominations for the Book of Golden Deeds award for 1995. According to Exchange officials, the award “is designed to pay homage to local men and women whose selfless toil and sacrifice for public good is motivated only by an innate desire to help others. “ Nominees should be people who have given service to the community, but have not received recognition. The nominations may be sent to Louise Hutchins. 229 W Clinton St.. Hastings. Mich. 49058. The person selected will be honored at the Michigan Week luncheon May 17 at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings Recent Golden Deeds award recipients have been Steve Reid. Harry Burke. JoBeth Bridleman. Foss White. Patricia Wagner and Mabel Boyion ‘Young Artists Days’ planned Hastings and Dehon students again will be able to learn about art and create their own in “Young Artists Days'* Monday and Tuesday. April 24 and 25. The youngsters will meet at the Barry Expo Center to attend workshops led by three artists and io try different types of art. The first day will be dedicated to fourth- and fifth-grade students and the second day to second- and third-graders. They will be at the Expo Center from about 9:30 a.m. io 2 p m. The event is presented each year in collaboration with the Barry In­ termediate School District, the Thomap­ pie Arts Council and Barry County 4-H. The Thomappie Arts Council will display student artwork produced Junng Young Artists Days in die Arts Council Building at Fish Hatchery Park from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Friday. May 5. and from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. May 6 and 7. Solid Waste panel to meet The Barry County Solid Waste Over­ sight Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m Monday. April 24. at the Barry-Ea.on Dtstnct Health Department. Hastings office For more information, call 945-9516. Historical Society to meet April 20 The Barry County Historical Society will meet tonight (Thursday. April 20) al Justin Carriage Works. 7615 Assyria Road. Nashville. A board meeting will be held at 7 pm., one half hour before the regular meeting Herb Andlcr will present the program "Making Carnages." He has been building buggies and carnages and other horse-drawn vehicles for the past 20 years Jim Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, also will talk to society members about some proposed changes involving courthouse parking The program will be open to the public Justin Carriage Works is located on M-66. five miles south of Nashville past Maple Leaf Grange your safe haven you share with your family, flow would you feel if a parking lot and day care center was going in next to you?" • Herb Esterly. who contended that the hospital's plans are "still a commercial ven­ ture. whether it's child care or dry cleaning, it’s going in a residential area." He said keeping the area south and west of the hospital would be "good land stewardship." • Janet Miller, a neighboring resident who said she and her husband were approached about selling their property to the hospital. Al first they agreed, but then reconsidered. “It made us realize how much our home meant to us." She had concerns about safety of children with increased traffic and noise. • Russ Nichols, who said the project had "our neighborhood hang* ng under a cloud of anxiety and uncertainty" with "creeping ex­ pansion." He added that he believes the day care center could be located in another spot. • Neil Gardner, who said property zoning is "a covenant between government and its citizens... Zoning is the issue, not the hospi­ tal. The day care center is not essential to Pennock's survival, it is a convenience." • Clifford Bloom, an attorney from Grand Rapids who said he represents 22 residents in the neighborhood. He said the issue is where growth will occur. "Once the hospital breaks its physical bar­ rier on Green Street, it will be very difficult to stop expansion." he said. Bloom said the hospital's plans may not be viewed as commercial, but they are public and institutional uses, not residential. He called Pennock's proposal "one of the Outdoor program slated at library Outdoor and travel writer James DuFresne will give a slide presentation "Michigan’s Best Outdoor Adventures" at 7 p.m. Thursday. April 27, at the Hastings Public Library. The program will highlight the best outdoor camping, skiing, backpacking and hiking adventures around the state, from searching for shipwrecks to renting a wilderness cabin in the winter. DuFresne will share his adventures with his children, who at ages 3 and 6 were backpacking short, care fully selected trails and camping out at night DuFresne is the author of 14 books about Michigan outdoor adventure op­ portunities and is an outdoor recreation columnist for Booth newspapers, which includes the Grand Rapids Press. A 1977 graduate of Michigan State University, he began his writing career as a sports and outdoors editor for a newspaper in Alaska. Some of his books are available at the Hastings Public Library The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 945-1263 Attorney general is dinner speaker Michigan Attorney Genera! Frank Kelley will be guest speaker at the an­ nual Barry County Democratic Party Truman-Johnson Dinner Saturday even­ ing at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Kelley. Michigan's longest-serving elected official, was appointed to his post in 1962 and has been elected II tunes, most recently last November, despite the Republican Party landslide victories. The dinner will sun with a social hour at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7. Tickets, at $15 per person or $25 per couple, are available from any member of the Barry County Democratic Party. For more information or tickets, call 945-3345. Nashville Village President resigns Nashville Village President Ted Spoelstra resigned his position al last Thursday night’s meeting. He was replaced by Village President Pro Tern Carroll Wolfe, who also was superintendent of schools and Maple Valley School Board President. His resignation is the seventh from the council in the last two years. His brief letter announcing his decision was read al the meeting, which he did not attend. Spoelstra, who has served on the council since the mid-1970s, gave no of­ ficial reason m his letter, but in an inter­ view said he was "burned out" and it was time to let younger people serve. Spoelstra became president a couple of years ago when Raymond Hinckley resigned. HIV, AIDS forum slated for May 3 The Barry-Eaton HIV Advisory Com­ mittee will present "A Caring Com­ munity's Response to HIV and AIDS from 7 to 9 p m Wednesday. May 3. at the Eaton County Counseling Center in Charlotte. The purpose of the forum is to provide community awareness, education and resources. A panel of family members also will talk about how HIV and AIDS have touched their lives. Randy Pope, from the Michigan Department of Public Health, will talk about Michigan and rural perspectives of HIV and AIDS A question and answer session will follow, as will refreshments The pro gram u open to the public For more information, call Pal Lewis at 945-9516 oddest PUDi I've seen... Il's somewhat of a hodgepodge " Bloom added that he is concerned that Pennock has declined to provide the Plan­ ning Commission with a master plan and an attitude from hospital management that he perceived as "a certain arrogance.” He said he doesn't believe Pennock's plan meets five or six standards of the local ordi­ nance, nor docs it meet the intent of a planned unit development Bloom said that once the neighborhood property is altered, "it's irreversible " • Jim Peurach, who said Pennock's plans for growth could be "even more profitable and visible near the strip mall (on Slate Street) rather tnan the hospital campus " He said the debate "is about making a funda­ mental. philosophical decision about where Pennock's growth will be." One man said a petition of property own­ ers within 300 feet of the project showed that 90 peiccnt were opposed. A woman said she bought her home in the area because she thought it would be a quiet neighborhood, but it won't be any more with the development. Another woman said, "Green Street is busy enough, we don't need to add to that." Pennock Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton concluded the evening with sev­ eral remarks in response to the criticism of the proposed project. "It is critical that we remain independent, and to do that we have to maintain our diver­ sity," he said. "We don't want anything to chip away at our ability to grow in the fu­ ture." He noted that Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids is land locked. Hamilton said there is a strong need for more and better physical fitness and therapy services and a pool, but expansion that can­ not happen without building a parking lot across the street to make up 63 lost spaces, he added that the proposed lot would include plenty of "green space" with a park-like set­ ting. He noted that a study showed the project will not cause a significant increase in traffic on Green Street. Hamilton stressed that Pennock is not a for-profit corporation and all profits arc generated back into its health care system. "Despite what's been said (tonight), the hospital does do significant land use plan­ ning. About the day care center, he said. "If we can't do what we do at the highest standard, we can't be in that business " Hamilton said the cun ent day care site on North Broadway is rented and is near a landfill. Moving the center to the proposed site on Walnut "allows us to service those needs within our own campuses." "We attribute our success to the support of the conynunitj^^t we neetj to grow." he concluded. ' Hamilton made no apology for encourag­ ing Pennock employees to show up at Mon­ day's bearing, saying they live and work in the community, too. The meeting was chaired by Vice Chair­ man Harry Adrounie. Planning Commission Chairman David J as perse disqualified him­ self because of a potential appearance of a conflict of interest. Those who wish to make written com­ ments io the Planning Commission about the project still may do so up to May 1. County Register of Deeds office shows a profit The Barry County Register of Deeds office had a profit making year in 1994. Register of Deeds Sandy Scbondelmaycr said be expects revenues io drop 10 to 20 percent this year primaril) because of higher interest rates which is red icing mortgage re­ financing activity. The office provides '.or the housing and care of about one million real estate docu­ ments dating back to the 1830s. Those in­ clude legal real estate documents, deeds, minerals, mortgages, gas and oil leases, plus and restrictions and financing state­ ments. Scbondelmaycr said his office grossed $295,000 last year. Out of that the office was required to turn about $24,000 over to the Michigan State Survey & Remonumentation program, leaving about $270,000 for Barry County's general fund before expenses. Total line item expenses for the register of deeds office amounted to about $103,000 last year. Those expenses, however, do not include the county's cost for office equipment, janitorial services, etc., he said. Revenue m 1994 included recording fees of about $123.000. transfer taxes of around $125,000 that are paid by sellers, and selling copies to the public and title companies amounting to about $21,000. While interest rates were dropping, the register of deeds office had three busy years, Scbondelmaycr said. "Most anybody who was looking to refi­ nance at an attractive rate has accomplished that, he said, noting on his own property in recent years he was able to refinance several times fn. m 11 to 6 1/4 percent. The register of deeds office handled 12.611 documents for recording and put about 30.000 pages on microfilm last year Doc­ uments numbered 12.685 in 1993. 14.044 in 1992 and 9.851 in 1991. "I definitely look forward to some chal­ lenges here in the next few years," Schondelmaycr said “We have an indexing system that has been in place for 160 years. It's time tested and it's very good, but if you make some changes with that. I certainly want to be the register that bongs them into modem times and I'm sure that's going to happen someday...' Kellogg Community College has obtained an option on 95 acres of land on which to build an educational campus in Barry County. Part of the property is shown in this aerial photo, in the upper right hand comer. In the foreground is Gun Lake Road connecting with M-37 and M-43 KCC’s campus likely to be in Rutland Twp. J-Ad Graphics News Service Barry County's first community college campus likely will open in the fall of 1996 and be built in Rutland Charter Township on the outskirts of Hastings. Kellogg Community College has obtained an option on 95 acres of land, located in the nucihwest quarter of Seaion 14, on which to build an educational campus in the county. The "semi L-shaped" property is bordered on the north by Heath Road, south by Gun Lake Road, on the northeast corner by M-37 and on the west by a section line that sepa­ rates Sections 14 and 15. "We are very pleased at the cooperation we've received from ’he heirs of the Biddle family who own the property," said KCC President Dr. Paul R. Ohm. The decision to seek an option on this particular piece of property was reached after viewing several sites in the county and con­ sulting with the college s architects and en­ gineers as to its suitability as a building site, be said. The project now will move into the eas­ ier planning and design phase and KCC will begin taking steps to secure necessary ap­ provals from Rutland Charter Township, as well as working out details with the Barry County Board of Commissioners to finance the construction under the county's bonding authority. KCC will repay the county for the facility. The timetable for the project depends on securing a site plan and obtaining a condi­ tional use permit from Rutland Township, said Kathy Tarr, KCCs director of public re­ lations. She expects that it will be several months before KCC will be ready to for­ mally approach the township. When the KCC building opens, both day and evening classes will be offered. Ohm said the budding is projected to in­ clude computer laboratories, a science lab, general classrooms, faculty and administra­ tion offices and a student lounge. "With our own facility," Ohm said, "we will be able to greatly expand our course of­ ferings to Barry County residents; something we've wanted to do for some time. We look forward to the opportunity to play an even greater role in the educational future of the people of Barry County." Discussion is continuing on whether " skilled trades training can be enhanced in the county, Tarr said. However at this point it does not appear that skilled trades would be taught at the local KCC facility, she said. KCC began seriously pursuing a facility in the county as a result of a process begun by the Barry County Futuring Committee, which determined a need for expanded focal educational opportunity during a survey of county residents. A second survey, conducted by Michigan Stale University with a gram from the Tbornapplc Foundation, indicated that if given a choice the people of the county would like to have Kellogg Communit; College pro­ vide that expanded opportunity. KCC has been offering evening classes in the county for two decades, but has been un­ able to provide daytime classes because of a lack of available classroom space. Officials of Rutland Township and the Barry County Board of Commissioners ad­ vised KCC during the (land) selection pro­ cess and have been very supportive. Ohm said. BOUGHTON, continued from page 1 That was before John and Amy bought their house on Durkee Street, which they lived in for 34 years, until recently when they went to the retirement mobile home park near Kalamazoo. Throughout his years as editor and pub­ lisher, Boughton wrote numerous controver­ sial editorials, which Ann said "would bum up conservatives." He was a liberal in a conservative com­ munity. but ihat didn't keep him from claiming many friends. Heaton said she thought Boughton and her uncle, former Village President George Frith, were sworn enemies because they publicly debated issues heatedly. As she got older, she found that they were good fnends and mutually respected each other. "He was pretty liberal," Chris said, but noting his ability to remain friends with so many "says a lot about my father. He was firm in his beliefs, but he was willing to listen to everyone." Another former village president. Ray­ mond Hinckley, said Boughton "was a de­ light to talk to. He was a great storyteller. He would keep you on the edge of your seat. He could really spin a tale." Petie I-at ta worked for him for a year at the newspaper, doing obituaries and wed­ dings and other odd jobs. She now works at "He was a very nice, gentle man." she said. "He was good natured and very seldom got upset." Though he was perhaps best known in Nashville, he was a member of the Em­ manuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. He also was a publicist for the Michigan Tourist Council, served on many Michigan Week committees and the Michigan Press Association Boughton was named Outstanding Citizen of the Year in 1964 by the Nashville C'hambcr of Commerce. He also was editor of the Gtarlottc Republican Tribune. It was about four years ago that be learned he had cancer. At first, physicians thought they had arrested the disease, but last year it came back. But Chris said John Boughton s irrepress­ ible humor never waned. "Even in death, we were able to laugh and see the positive side of things," be said. About his father, a liberal in a conserva­ tive community. Chris said, "I feel honored to have grown up a family that stood for values. And as 1 grew older and moved away. I realized that Nashville was a wonderful place to grow up in." Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday al Si. Stephen s Episcopal Church in Plainwell. COUNCIL, continued from page 1 site so that we can proceed with our plans. Hopefully, interested persons can purchase a home at a bargain price and the existing houses can be preserved." He concluded his letter with the statement ..."at no time did we plan to act precipi­ tously." ate demolition plans and. to the extent that such an inference was taken, we apologize "In fact, we intend to offer each of the houses that must be removed from the site to any citizen who wishes to bid, with the un­ derstanding that when the lime comes, the structures be promptly removed from the Write // better,... The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 20, 1995 — Page 3 Hastings BPA students show award-winning efforts to school board by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Hasting High School Business Professional of America students made a presentation Monday that has already won them a state title, and sends them on their way to the national competition in May. Principal Steve Harbison told the Hastings Board of Education that as part of a wellrounded school, many co-curricular activities are offered, some lied to classrooms, some not. He mentioned band and music programs. Health Occupations Students of America and FFA as a few of the programs that students could take outside of class, but still be tied to academics. Sports covers another, different area for students, be said. One such program is Business Professional of America. Teacher/Ad visor Mary Lawson said the Michigan Department of Education is very supportive of BPA. and (hat on a national level. Michigan wins many awards in BPA Richard K. Studley (right), pictured here with Hastings Rotary President members Monday that the business climate In Michigan continues to Improve. Dave Storms, told club Lobbyist tells Rotary less business taxes coming by Mary Warner Staff Writer Michigan businesses may continue to see a redaction in the overall amount of state taxes they have to pay, a state lobbyist for Michigan businesses said Monday at a Hastings Rotary Chib meeting. Richard Studley, vice president of govern­ ment relations for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, said that at the same time there probably will continue to be a shift in the type of taxes levied, which may lead to some tax Studley predicted the elimination of the business tax. which would help Michigan businesses compete with those in ocher states. However, he said, an increase in the state gasoline tax and and an increase in local tax levies may occur as the result of re­ cent statewide referendums reducing property Rotary Honors Convocation is Monday, May 1 The Hastings Rotary Club win recognize the top Hastings High School seniors Mon­ day. May 1. at its annual Honors Convoca­ tion. The students will be Ignored for their ac­ complishments in their school and commu­ nity throughout their high seboJ careers The students are: Molly Arnold, daughter of Mr and Mrs. David Arnold; Emily Car sell, daughter of Mr and Mn. Eldon Cassell. Derek Chandler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken­ neth Chandler; Marie DeWitt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul DeWitt; Danielle Dipen. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dipen; Kevin Hubert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hubert; Amanda Jennings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Jennings; Melissa Schreiner, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Larry Schreiner. Michael Toburen, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Toburen; and Jennifer Warren, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Warren. taxes and increasing the state sales tax. Studley said educators in Michigan may seek permission to levy special taxes to raise revenue for local school districts. He told Hastings Rotarians that the state chamber will make reform of the single business tax one of four primary legislative objectives this spring and summer. Other reform' the chamber hopes to see in­ clude worker’s compensation laws, en­ vironmental clean-up regulations, and product liability laws, he said. The chamber will push for an end to “frivilous lawsuits” regarding product liabili­ ty. he said. And it wants to sec those who file false workers' compensation claims penalized if their claim is proved to be bogus. Studley outlined several trends in govern­ ment that be says are having an impact on businesses. He said "power is shifting back to the states” as a result of the Republican takeover of the U.S. Congress. He said stales will have more leeway to institute spending reforms if the federal government gives them block grants instead of funding individual programs. Welfare programs can be completely revis­ ed. he said. Also, programs such as unemployment compensation can have an emphasis placed on finding people jobs rather than just handing out money, he said. The chamber also hopes to fee * privatiza­ tion” of some government fur ctions. For in­ stance. he said, the slate could hire private employment agencies to find jobs for those collecting unemployment. The private agen­ cies would have the economic incentive to find their clients jobs, he said. St’jdley was the featured speaker al a special "Guest Day.” spc.isored by the Hastings Rotary Club. This is the first "Guest Day” Rotary has held. President David Storms said. The dub hopes to encourage new members to join the 66-member organization, which will be celebrating its 75th anniversary this May. The service organization is involved in several community and charity activities. Its membership currently includes four women. Anyone interested in joining can call 945-4574 for more information. Silent Cross walk held on Good Friday A silent walk carrying the cross was taken on Good Fnday, to provide timer and space for personal meditation on the meaning of the Lortfs crucifixion Beginning at Grace Lutheran Church on North Street, the walkers shared the shouldenng of the cross on their hour and one-half trek. The walkers cross the intersection of Woodlawn and Michigan streets on their way to West State and Hammond roads competitions. "Hastings High School students do very well, too," she said, adding that HHS young people won 46 awards this year in the regional competition in Detroit. Just a few of the many areas used in testing are "occupational," "specialized." "employment skills," "desk lop publishing," "keyboarding." and "information processing." "The students were required to address the theme of a ’Vision for the Future of Business Professionals. They selected to tell how technology will Impact our futures and the knowledge that will be required to function in tomorrow’s business environment." Dawson said. Tony Norris. Justin Reid. Kevin Hubert and Michelle Lancaster represented the BPA of Hastings in the presentation. In Presentation Management Teams, they won first place at the regional competition, and second place at the state level. Since technology is a big part of business and will become an even larger pan. about one-half of the contests involve technology, •o the students gave an overview of the technology that will be available in a few yean. The BPA students presented their vision fcr future competition events for the next generation. Future knowledge will be 32 times today's know ledge, they predicted, and forecast that in trends for future business, there would be no desks or cubicles, but large conference type desks for a different wayofworitiag. . ■ , Business Professionals of America students Tony Norris, (left to right) Michelle Lancaster, Justin Reid and Kevin Hubert give presentation that earned them the nght to the national competition. Video conferencing teams and computerized secretary's directing clients via voice mail were some of the things they saw for the future. The division of labor in business will not continue to be hierarchical but will be horizontal, they said. In competitive events, they foresaw pen­ based publishing, with input given, formatted, edited, proofread and with the printing final copy issued, all using a pen with no keyboard and no mouse. Video conferencing of the future will used to interview job prospects, which will call for phone manners and displaying a good image. In telecommunications, the future competitions could ask students to down­ load from different sources, make new files, up-load into other files using Internet, they suggested. Also Netiquette, or the new language of putting emphasis on certain words by using symbols found on standard computer keyboards, could be tested. Customers will be dealt with by client relations teams which would deal with customer problems, help customers, and handle safety issues. Telecommunicating will allow anyone to work anywhere, but in a global network, calling for different time management techniques, with computer programs more advanced, and object oriented. The conclusion reached by the students was that the future of business professionals Will be world Wide The national competition will be held the first week in May in Nashville and will cover five days. Also going to the national competition is Janette Jennings for "keyboarding" and Reid also will represent Hastings and Michigan in "spread sheet presentation." Trustee Michael Anton said after the presentation that in a world where some find everything wrong with education, "this seems an excellent representation of the kind of group of good works that go on in this (school) family on a regular basis. We shouldn’t be blind to our faults, but we should celebrate the positive things * Business Professionals of America is the State Board of Education sponsored careerftechnical student organization for students enrolled in business programs. Activities include occupation and leadership development, service projects and development of basic business skills. The Hastings chapter's advisors are high school business teachers Mary Dawson. Patrick Purgiel and Elbert Black. Two solid waste hearings attract sparse crowds DNR plans to have 5 regions in the state handle solid waste Staff Writer Two public bearings on exporting solid waste out of the county attracted just two people in the afternoon session and thiee in the evening meting on April 12. The meetings were scheduled by the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee to hear opinions on a request by Browning Ferris International (BFI) to take solid waste out of Barry County. To be able to compete for solid waste business, rhe committee must amend the county sc id waste plan to allow exporting. The public hearings are part of .be procedure governing solid waste management in the county. V. Harry Adrounie, chairman of the planning committee, said action on the amendment would be taken shortly after the close of the time for public comment expires, which is May 10. Asked to comment on the latest plan by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Adrounie said be had a "wait and see" rttitude. He noted that oilier plans have been discussed at the state and federal levels with no results, and the DNR plans "might not come to pass." DNR officials said last January that work would begin on specific legislation to control a mandatory regional solid waste management proposal James Sygo, chief of the Waste Management Division of DNR. outlined the latest proposal in a memo to Deputy Director of the DNR Russ Harding. Sygo explained a regional approach that would see the stale divided into five regional areas for solid waste control. Region 1 would cover the entire Upper Peninsula, Region II the upper third of the Lower Peninsula. Region III would cover roughly a band three to five counties deep stretching across the middle of the state. Region IV. which includes Barry County, goes from the Indiana border to Kent and adjacent counties, covering 20 counties. Region V is made up of the counties in and around the Detroit area. disposal capacities of each of the proposed areas should be used with great cauti' ’ Sygo said. He said he believes that the estimates will cover the majority of generated waste, but some potentially significant amounts of the waste stream that are not included, such as Type III wastes, unquantified industrial and demolition wastes, and an unknown quantity of oui-of-s<aie imports. Also in the proposal is a 66-month capacity trigger on siting of landfills. The new plan is expected by DNR officials to result in fewer, larger, more viable and protective disposal areas, as well as growth in solid waste reduction and recovery through requiring units of government to work on a larger, more cooperative basis, Sygo said. Since there is no governmental entity at the regional level with the independent authority to make and enforce solid waste plans, each county within exh region will still be responsible for development of its solid waste management plan. The individual county plans will also be necessary to provide for the state mandated fall back siting procedure and waste control across regions The DNR plans to use a composite of the county plans within each region to establish the regional plan. Counties will be encouraged to develop a single, region-wide planning committee to develop a single plan which uses all of the counties in the region, if possible, but will not be required to do so. Importing waste from one region to another would still be subject to the authorization of the county plans, which would require every county plan have a specific import authorization section. However, it is proposed that existing waste disposal contracts which would require waste to cross regional boundaries for disposal would continue for only 10 years, or until an existing contract expired. After that, such contracts would not be permitted. While importation to a region would require specific authorization, the In region IV. there are 19 landfill or disposal sites identified in the area. Sygo said the regional areas were based on existing landfill locations and service areas, historic relationships between counties, and estimates of logical generalized markets. However, be said areas with service overlaps may mean that adjustments have to be made in some regions. Also, estimates of expected current requirement for matching export approval would not be required. To determine a region's available disposal capacity, each county xrould be required to conduct an annual capa:ity certification and provide that information to the DNR. Each year, the DNR would determine the available disposal capacity of each region based on the information supplied by the counties If a region has sufficient capacity, or 66 by Jean Gallup mouths, no disposal area siting would be required. But, if a region lacks adequate capacity, each county plan within the region would be used for siting additional disposal capacity on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity to bring the capacity above the 66-momh threshold is met. In order to ensure a level playing field for siting throughout the region, each county plan would be required to contain a statemandated critena-based siting process, with all counties having the same criteria and time lines. If capacity exceeds the 66 months and a developer wishes to have a facility, those decisions will be made locally through whatever negotiated host agreement process each individual community chooses to use. Host agreements would identify site location, size, capacity, type of facility or other permit related limitations. Local zoning, ordinances and other local controls could be applied through the host agreement process. The solid waste management in Michigan has been under review by the DNR for about four years and has five specific goals. The goals are to make the planning process simpler and more flexible; improve the ability of service providers to rely on market forces to influence their decisions; reduce micro management of unnecessary solid waste issues at all levels; increase the role of regional approaches and to reduce the need for DNR involvement in local waste management issues. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 20, 1995 Five steps to a more secure retirement Should government get out of farming? To the editor: More and more, various force* are arguing that government should get out of farming by ending farm programs. The consequences should be thought out carefully before the clamor get* too loud Chief among the proponents of diminishing returns to agriculture is Senator Richard Lugar of Indiana, who is chairman of the Senate Agricultural Committee One group of panelists appearing before an April 4 Senate Agriculture hearing testified that "proposals like U.S Senator. Richard G Luger * plan to scale back farm subsidies and eliminate the Export Enhancement program must be enacted to curtail government intervention, relieve taxpayer burden and enable the in­ dustry to prosper." "We’ll go along with ending the Export Enhancement program, and throw in the market promotion program to boot. One pro­ gram pays billions of dollars to mostly three major traders to export grain they are in business to export anyway. The Market Pro­ motion program pay* large companies, some muhi-billion dollar corporations to advertise their products overseas. These corporations are likely not run by fools If there is market potential, they will advertise and write off the cost. Why then should the taxpayer foot the bill for their advertising and why should the cost be charg­ ed up as farm program expense. " How then, can we curtail government in­ tervention. Ail aspects of agriculture provide hundreds of billions of dollars to the economy and employ some 20 percent of the work force. It is incomprehensible that government will not be involved and will not continually intervene in agriculture in one manner or another. If not in agriculture, should govern­ ment also turn defense procurement and pro­ duction over to some sort of free market system and let the chips fall where they may? After all, the entire ag budget earn* only 4.1 percent of the federal budget, production pro­ gram*. less than one tenth of 1 percent. Defense come* in with 17 percent or $270 billion. Which is really more important to na­ tional security, guns or food? Is less than one tenth of 1 percent of the federal budget too great a burden on the tax­ payer, to insure a stable food supply? Govern­ ment ha* allowed, even encouraged a vertical­ ly integrated corporate monopoly to exist in the agricultural marketing, processing and trading sector. This monopolistic concentra­ tion has given industry complete control of farm pricing by eliminating any practical competition. The farmer has no choice but to accept what's offered for his product. Finally, all of these factor* should be part of the thought process for any farmer or legislator who is seriously contemplating "getting government out of farming." Carl Mcllvain. President Michigan Farmer* Union Hastings Burned out family needs help Dear editor. Last Tuesday morning my husband and 1 were awakened by someone pounding on our door. I looked at the clock, it was 4.40 a.m. My husband jumped out of bed to see what was going on. when he saw a bright orange glow cut of our bedroom window. "Oh no, the neighbors' house is on fire,”’ he shouted. As he scrambled to put on some clothes to run down to the door, I called 911. When my husband opened the door, he found the neighbor lady (Nancy Haight) shooing. "Call the fire department, our house i* on fire. " My husband calmed her down and assured h^r that 911 had already been called I’D never forget the terrible feeling of stan­ ding in our kitchen with Nancy just watching as her home with everything they owned burned to the ground Her two teenage boys and a friend who was staying over that night stood in the field across from the house wat­ ching and hoping that all of the family pets had gotten out safely, as they had. I have never felt so helpless before in my life. We just stood and watched. There was absolutely nothing we could do. and nothing we could say io help the way Nancy was feel­ ing at that moment. h’s hard to believe that what took a family years to accumulate, took only minutes to destroy by fire. We can only be thankful that all managed to escape without even a scratch, even all of the pets. After all, life cannot be replaced But it’s not over yet, the pain still goes on. The family is left with nothing. No place to HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubiahed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Ovtatcxi ot J-Ad Graphcs me. 1952N BroacSoay Maaan^a. Mi 40O6«oeC2 («1O »45-US64 • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edterj Elame Gftiart (Aaanmnt Ed*r) Ntt Hoffman Barbara Gal JaanGaftup Teresa Fftei Sharon M«ar T.L Sienzetbarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Oaartad ads accaplad Monday through Fndsy 8 am to S JO p.m. Saturday 8 30 a.m ■ Noon Scott Ommen Denise HoweB Jerry Johnson Phyfcs Bowers Subscription Rate*: $15 per year in Barry County $17 pe year r adjoining counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O Box B Hasangs. Mi 49056-0602 Second Class Postage PaKi at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) call home, only the clothes on their back*. no photos of the children growingup to look back on. etc. Sure, they have insurance, but it’* not enough to really cover their losses. The in­ surance company hasn't even given them any money to get a place to stay for awhile. And because they do have insurance, most organizations won’t help them out. These people need clothes, they need a place to live, now! Not in a month or two, or whenever the insurance company gets around to it! I think that small communities like ours should go back to the way things used to be — everyone pitch in and help when help is need­ ed. Look at it this way, if everyone that reads this letter would just stop what you are doing and drop a dollar or two in an envelope and mail it out today, these people could get the things they need right now and they would be forever grateful to what a wonderful com­ munity they live in. I tried putting canntsters around to stores to collect for this family, but I tell you ! was really disappointed with this town when 1 went around to empty cans. Some places had barely over a $1 in the can. I look at it this way, it could have been our house, our yours. What would you do if your house burned to the ground with everything you owned in it? Think about it! So if you feel that you can help this family by donating a $1 or two. please send to Nancy and Del Haight, do Jane and Robert Jones. 5524 Barber Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 Believe me. any donations are welcomed and needed! Jane A. Jones Hsatings Retirement planning isn't what it used to be. In the past, retirees depended on Social Security to meet a large part of their retire­ ment needs In addition, most workers were provided with employer-funded pension plans that promised a solid retirement benefit. On top of that, Americans were able to save and invest more of their income for retirement — on average. 7 percent. But time* have changed. Social Security is anything but secure, and the huge number of baby boomers headed for retirement will un­ doubtedly strain the program beyond its limits. Workers can't depend on company pension plans, either. Job security is a thing of the past, and employer-sponsored retirement plans arc not what they used to be. In fact, many Americans work for companies that don't even offer such plans. Today’s workers must rely more on per­ sonal savings aid investments for retirement income. Unfortunately, many individuals are saving less of their income than their parents did. In fact, today's worker* only save about 3 percent of their income. What can people do to take control of their financial future? A recent edition of Better In- Communication from.. CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Honoring the Contract On Sept. 27. 1994. I signed the Contract with America. My colleague* and I pledged that, on the first day of Congress, we would pass congressional reforms to make members of Congress subject to the same laws as the rest of the country, cut committees and com­ mittee staff, and pass other reforms. We pledged that in 100 days, we would bring ten separate bills to a vote on the House floor, in­ cluding welfare reform, term limits, anitcrime legislation, and a balanced budget amendment All that has now been ac­ complished Under the Contract, we forced votes on the House floor so Americans can know not just what their representatives say about the tough issues, but how they vote. The last item on the Contract to come before the House was tax relief. We passed a package of tax cuts designed to stimulate the economy and benefit hard-working families. In addition, the bill pays for these cuts with more than $100 billion in spending reduc­ tions. This tax relief will help stimulate the economy, create job* and let taxpayer* keep more of their hard-earned money. Among the key elements of the bill are: • Child Tax Credit. Gives families earning less than $200,000 a $500 per child lax crec.t for each vhild under 18. • Ends Marriage Penalty. Provides a credit io married coupes would pay less if they filed separate return*. • Expanded IRA*. Permits a $2,000 annual contribution for non-working spouses. • American Dream Savings Accounts. Creates a new savings vehicle similar to an IRA. Permits annual, non-deductible con­ tribution* of $4,000 per couple. ($2,000 per individual) Unlike an IRA. early withdrawals can be made without penalty to pay for a first home, college tuition, or medical expenses. • Capital Gain* Tax Cut. Reduces tax rates on capital gains to 19.8 percent from 28 percent. • Neutral Cost Recovery. Includes my bill permitting businrws to accelerate the rate of depreciation to account for inflation. Doubles the amount to $35,000 that a business can deduct annually for equipment purchases. • Estate and Gift Taxes. Increases the excemption of $750,000 benefitting many farmers and small business owners. • Other provisions. The bill also includes an adoption tax credit, an elderly care tax credit, a repeal of the 1993 tax increase on Social Security, and a repeal c 'the alternative minimum tax. The Contract with Amer ca has been a historic success, but it’s only the beginning of what we must do to put this country on the right path. Our next task is to pass the $800 biDion in spending cuts needed to balance the budget by 2002. It won’t be easy, but I’m con­ fident that we’ll be able to defeat the special interests and stop piling debts on our kids and grandkids. I look foreward to the budget battle ahead FINANCIAL FOCUS fumithrdby Marte D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. vesting magazine suggested the following five-step program for retirement planning. 1. Plan. Set realistic goals and a reasonable way to meet them. Even with a company pen­ sion. you should expect to need retiremem savings of two-and-a-half to six times your pre-retirement earning* That means if your annual income is $50,000, you’ll need a nest egg of $125,000 to $300,000 by age 65 to sup­ piemem pension and Social Security income. 2. Start early, and invest regularly. The sooner you start saving for retiremem. the lower your regular deposit* must be to meet your goal. To illustrate the importance of sur­ fing early, assume you want to accumulate $12,000 and have found an investmem offer­ ing an 8 percent return. If you have only five year* to reach your goal, you'll have io invest $162 every month. If you have 15 years, it takes only $34 a month. But start 20 yean in advance of your goal, and you’ll only have to invest $20 each month. In addition, investing regularly puts dollarccst averaging to work protecting you from fluctuating stock prices and interest rales. It also helps you benefit from compounding, let­ ting your money grow at a faster rate 3. Diversify. This is time-honored advice: Don't pul ail your eggs in one basket. Every investmem carries some type of risk — some investments may risk principal, while ocher* might risk earning power. But rarely do all type* of investments rise or fall al the same time. By diversifying your money among dif­ ferent types of investments, you lessen the im­ pact of a downturn in any one area. 4. Shelter. Placing some of your savings in tax-free or tax-deferred investments allow* you to save more for retirement. Worker* who have access to 401 (k) plans should take full advantage of this retirement-saving vehi­ cle by investing as much as possible. In­ dividual retirement accounts (IRAsj, municipal bond*, annuities and tax-exempt mutual fund* are other ways to save money for retiremem and spend less on current taxes. 5. Get advice. It pays to enlist the help of professionals to assist with long-range plann­ ing. Carefully select someone who can help you project future needs, set reasonable goals and wggrat the proper investment. to heir meet them. Esch of these five steps requires serious thought and regular monitoring to be sure you're on the nght track. But the reward far following the steps carefully and persistently can be rhe retirement lifestyle you've alwn, dreamed of. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 49’/. Ameritech 43*/. Anheuser-Busch 57’/. Chrysler 461/. Clark Equipment 86*/. CMS Energy 23*/. Coca Cola 58’/. Dow Chemical 69’/. Exxon 687. Family Dollar 11*/. Ford 277. General Motors 48 Great Lakes Bancorp 43'/. Hastings Mfg. 20 IBM 68'/. JCPenney 42’/. Johnson & Johnson 62*/. Kmart 14’/. Kellogg Company 58’/. McDonald’s 34*/. Sears 51'/. Southeast Mich. Gas 20'/. Spartan Motors 10*/. Upjohn 36’/. Gold 539520 Silver 5.87 Dow Jones 4179.13 Volume 346,000,000 Change -11. -*/. —1 +r/. + 'fc + ’h + •* +1*fc -*/. +*fa —1*fc + '/. + 1*/. -VI, + '/. -*/. + ’/. -1’fc -•/. —'h -7. + 4.90 + .52 —8.47 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russel Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomappie, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the Unted Stales House of Representatives. Washington DC. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Meh. 40423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Carton, Woodtand, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the rpper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Bai'imore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760 State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87lh Drstric* (s’ of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. dcx 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 20, 1995 — Page 5 Non-contract school employees to get 3 percent pay raises by Jean Callup Staff Wnler The Hastings Board of Education Monday voted unanimously to raise the wages or noo-contracl employees by 3 percent. Three administrative secretaries, two bus mechanics and four supervisors will receive the raises for the 1995-96 school year A 3 percent raise was also voted for administrators for the same year. Chair of the personnel committee. Michael Anton, said the raise would put the Hastings staff "in the middle of the pack* with neighboring districts. "Unfortunately, we re not often, if ever, able to show our appreciation in a compensation way. but al least we can recommend something." The board also agreed unanimously (with Michael Hubert absent) to have its attorneys. Thrun. Maatsch and Nordberg. amend claims against the State of Michigan for past under funding of mandated programs. Superintendent Carl Schoessel captained that In 1986. the Hastings system joined many other districts to file suit maintaining that the slate did not pay its obligation for programs required by the Headlee Amendment. In 1992. he said, the school system amended the suit to Include the years from 1985 through 1992. "There has still been no action, but the attorneys say it is close.' Schoessel said. recommctAling that the board amend the suit to include the years from 1992 to 1995. The cost of the action is $75. he added. A proposed elementary building that will be on the June ballot was briefly discussed, with Schoessel saying the building location would be southeast of town to accommodate future growth in students from Hanover Village and relieve the pressure on Southeastern and Pleasantvlew. Pleasantview has experienced growth from the Battle Creek area, with every classroom now ruled, and more children expected With Central Elementary designed to accommodate 400 pupils, and now handling 600. Schoessel said the need for more room at the K-5 level is obvious. A Middle Cities Association study projected that the Hastings schools will have steady growth for the next five years, and can expect another 180 students through the fifth grade level in that time, said Al Francik. director of operational services of the schools. Preliminary estimates now include a school building with a pitched roof, with specific rooms for special education students, music, an and sciences. Francik said. Also, a multi-media center, computer lab and all-purpose room that wixild double as a lunch room or auditorium is planned for a new elementary. The barrier-free building would have room for some Delton special educat.on students too. Francik said. Schoessel said there were a number of properties on the southeast side of Hastings and the board planned to put on option on one of them by election day. It would be outside of the city limits, he added. Cost of th* proposed building is set at $6.7 million, and if passed by the voters, would be expected to open in the 1997-98 school year. In a related matter. Schoessel raid a plan to obtain "qualified bonds” through a state program looks very promising. If the district gets the designation for its bond requests as "qualified bonds." they arc backed by the credit rating of the state and since the credit rating of the state is very Stephen Wossermon Martin B. 'Hank” Mead BATTLE CREEK - Marlin B “Hank" Mead. 78. of Battle Creek and formerly of Barry County's Assyria Township, passed tway on Thursday. April 13. 1995 al his — .a.esuxnee. c-t.p He was born on June 27,1916 at Orangeville Township. Barry County, the son of Ralph and fcoae (Butoiph) Mead. He was raised in Barry County and attended Barry County Rural Schools He was married io Martha A. Cramer on October 9,1938. She preceded him in death on Inly 31. 1985. Mr. Mead was engaged in fanning in Assyr­ ia Township for many years and retired from he former Battle Creek Feed and Grain, where he had been employed for several years. He had lived in Battle Creek for the past nine years. He was a member of the Pleasantview Fatui­ ty Church. Mr. Mead was also preceded in death by a ton. Marlin Mead, Jr., in 1939; a brother. Donald Mead and a sister Pearl Weise. Survivors include daughters. Rose Mead. Marvel Jean Cross and Sally Coffman all of Battle Creek; son, Michael Mead of Davenport, Florida; nine grandchildren; four great grand­ children; sister, Florence Baughman of Sunfield. Funeral Services were held on Saturday at he Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Ray Talmage officiating. Burial was at Striker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Senior vice president joins National Bank Stephen M. Wasserman has joined National Bank of Hastings as senior vice president Wasserman has 23 years banking experxnee. holding positions with Bank One. Toledo Trust and Society Corp. The last 12 years have been spent with Bank One. Fremont. N.A. in Fremont. Ohio. With Bank One. he was responsible for all retail functions and served as a member of the ex­ ecutive staff Wasserman has attended Terra Community College, the Ohio School of Banking and the American Bankers National Consumer Credit School in Norman. Okla. His community in­ volvement included treasurer of Lions Club, member of Sandusky County Chamber of Commerce, past fund chairman of the American Heart Association, past director of the local American Diabetic Association, various church and volunteer coaching activities. Larry J. Komstadt, chairman of the board at National Bank of Hastings, said that Wasserman, his wife. Cheryl, and three children will relocate to the Hastings area. good, that means saving on the amount of interest that would be paid by the district The school has met all of the criteria to be in the program except the personal visit by a Department of Treasury official. The official toured the district and examined the plans to expand last Friday. Schoessel said the official was very pleased with what he saw. and was confident that tie would recommend approving a plan that would result in save the district money. Schoessel expects to hear the final answer about May I. he said. In other business, the board: • Learned that Betty and Philip Horning will retire. Betty is a high school secretary, and Philip works in shipping and receiving and maintenance. • Heard the personnel report with several appointments. • Passed a "School Family Day" resolution for May 9. • Approved a routine buuget amendment • Accepted gifts of $1,300 from the LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho» been mod* in the condition! of o moripope mode by Mkhoel W. Siebetmo ond Janice Kay S>ebe*ma hit wHe. »o First Federal of Michigan. Mongogee doted August >9. 1991. ond recorded on August 22, 1991. in Uber 522. on page 37. Barry County Record*. Michigan on which mortgage there it claimed to be due ai the dote hereof the wm of Ninety Five Thousand Nine Hundred Eight and X/100 Dollars (595.906.30). including interest at 9.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the east door entrance to the Court House in Hastings. Michigan, at 10:00 o'clock A.M.. local Time, on Moy 25. 1995. Said premises ore situated in the Township of Thomappie. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described os: THAT FAIT OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION S. TOWN 4. NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENO. 4G AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION WHICH IS 335.0 FEET SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION. IHE.9CE NORTH 2B0.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINU1ES EAST 177.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH JOB 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 208 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SEC TION THENCE NORTH 365.4 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SA® SECTION TO A POINT WHICH tS 485 0 FEET SOUTH FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 89 MGH** MINUTES WEST 398 90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEaST 1 /4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO A POINT WHICH IS 934.0 FEET E>3T FROM THE WEST LME OF THE SOUTHEAST 1, - OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGLSS 06 MINUTES X SECONDS WEST 832 7 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 /4 TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SEC TION THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 65 47 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THAT PART LYING EAST OF A LINE WHICH IS 33 0 FEET WEST FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION AND ALSO OVER THAT PART LYING SOUTH OF A LINE WHICH tS 33 0 FEET NORTH FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SA® LD^iwi 4-008-012-00 During the twelve month* immediately follow­ ing the tale, the property may be redeemed, ex­ cept that in the event that the property i* deter mined to be abandoned purtuont to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during the X day* immediately following the tale. Dated March 22. 1995 Firtl Federal of Michigan. Mortgagee N. Michael Hunter. (P292S6) 1001 Woodword. 10W Detroit. Ml 48226 (5/11) Hastings A Kiwanis Club presents a... NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS J I | J I WORLD Earn $500 upcm wcceuful completion of a r*o week training came and slate certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individual who art derated in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire We offer t ealth msuxanct. vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6 55 pet hour Classes uart April 2txh and end May 10th. The first 5 days of class will be from 8:00 am io 4:30 pm and the last 5 days of class will be from 6:15 am to 3:00 I SERIES Narrated by... pm. If you interested in taking this class, please come to Thomappie Manor between 8 00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday io fill out an application before April 24th Applicants cfxxn io take the class do not pas for the class. No phone calls please l THORNAPPLE MANOR in Person 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE MW&KE Sat., Apr. 22nd Freeport Shamrock 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Lnat One Until Fall MC'd by Sound Express Mark and Mike Sheldon Ted Bumiller Pleasantview PTO and $6,650 from Southeastern'! ITO The Pleasant view ITO paid for a carpet for the library, and schixil supplies and equipment was purchased with the Southeastern ITO gifi. Decided to file an application to take pan in the State Aid Note program. • Denied acceptance to one student, but approved the request of two out-of-district students to finish the school year at Hastings High. • Approved restructuring of the Hastings Middle School class day. • Adopted two textbooks, "Pre-Calculus Functions and Graphics" and "Pathways to the Present." • Approved several trips by students that are paid for by the students raising funds. • Announced the next regular board meeting will be held in the vocal music room of the Hastings Middle School at 7:30 p.m. Monday. May 15. HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the; a public hearing concerning a proposed revised Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and a proposed revised Hope Township Land Use Plan will be held on Monday, April 24. 1995, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 between Schultz and Head Lake Roads within the Township Tha revisions contained in the proposed revised Hope Township Zoning Ordinance include the following: 1. The amendment of Section 1.0 to delete reference to Ordinance No. 4. 2. The amendment of Section 2.1 pertaining to definitions of various terms used within the Zoning Ordinance. 3. The amendment of Section 32 pertaining to Planning Commission minutes and to notices of Planning Commission meetings. 4. The amendment of Sections 4.0 and 4.1 pertaining to special exception use stan­ dards and procedure. 5. The amendment of Section 5.0,5.1 and 5.4 pertaining to projects requiring site plan review, informational requirements for site plan review and development plan requirements. 6. The amendment of Section 6.2 pertaining to Zoning Board of Appeals minutes and to notices of Zoning Board of Appeals meetings 7. The amendment of Sections 7.0 and 7.1 pertaining to variance standards and a variance procedure. 8. The amendment of Sections 8.0 and 8.1 pertaining to destruction or damage to a lawful nonconforming use or structure and to permits for temporary nonconforming residences. 9. The amendment of Section 9.1 to remove manufactured homo parks from the sign regulations of this section and to add reference to the "RR" zoning district 10. The amendment of Sections 10.0 and 10.1 to delete provisions with respect to private deed and plat restrictlona and with respect to maximum building coverage of a lot. 11. The amendment of Sections 12.0 and 122 pertaining to mininum parking space re­ quirements and to parking of tractor trailers. 12. The amendment of Sections 1X3, 1X4. 1X5 and 1X6 pertaining to ywd en­ croachments, yard setback requirements for roof overhangs, t nurture height restrictions, lot accessibility requirements, and fencing. 13. The amendment of Sections 14.1 through 14.8 pertaining to burning of wastes, tem­ porary non-commercial occupancv of recreational vehicles and tents, wind generators, the keeping of animate. solid waste disposal areas, riparian lot use regulations and ren­ tal property. 14. The establishment of a new Arctlle XV providing for Planning Unit Developments and the renumbering of existing Articles and Sections of the Zoning Ordinance accordingly. 15. The amendment of existing Section 15.4 pertaining to the listing of zoning districts. 16. The amendment of exiating Section 16.2 to. among other things, eliminate medical facilities, commercid storage, warehouse operations, junk yards, salvage yards, public dumps and sanitary landfills as special exception uses in the "AR" zoning classification and to add racreattonai/resktentiai storage, accessory buildings on vacant lots and planned unit developments as special exception uses In the "AR” zone. 17. The an .end me nt of existing Section 16.3 to reduce from 220' to 200’ the minimum lot width requirement in the “AR" zone. 18. The ame.xlment of existing Sections 17.1, 172 and 17.3 pertaining to accessory building height, accessory buildings on vacant lots as a special exception use in the “RL1" zone and area regulations for the "RL1" zone. 19. The adoption of a new Article XX establishing the "RR" Rural Residential zoning district and specifying the uses allowed In the district. 20. The amendment of existing Sections 19.1 and 19.2 pertaining to signs in the "MHP” zone, greenbelts in mobile home parks, and AASHTO road construction codes lor mobile home parks . 21. The amendment of existing Article XIX to substitute "mobile home" and "mobile home park" for references to "manufactured home" and "manufactured home park". 22. The repeal of existing Article XX pertaining to the Planned Unit Development zoning district. 23. The repeal of existing Article XXI so as to establish in its place new Articles XXII and XXIII establishing, respectively, the “C-1” General Commercial District and the "C-2" Heavy Commercial District zoning classifications. 24. The amendment of existing Section 21.4 pertaining to greenbelts or screening devices. 25. The amendment of existing Section 23.3A pertaining to a Natural River District. 26. The amendment of existing Section 24.0.B to, among other things, allow junk yards, salvage yards, public dumps and sanitary landfills as permitted uses In the "I" Light In­ dustrial district. 27. The amendment of existing Section 25.0 pertaining to penalties for violation of the Zoning Ordinance and the procedure for the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance. 28. The amendment of existing Section 25.1 so as to delete all parts thereof except for the provision pertaining to rezoning and appeal fees. 29. The amendment of existing Sections 2.1,32,4.1,5.0, 52,6.1,62, 7.1,72,8.1,82, 9.0,9.3,112,112,11.7, 25.0 and 25.1 pertaining to references to the Building Inspector and/or the Zoning Administrator. 30. The correction of various typographical errors, word omissions and the addition of section references to various portions of the Zoning Ordinance. A list of these changes is on file with the Hope Township Clerk. 31. The rezoning from the existing "C-3" Heavy Commercial District zoning classifica­ tion to the proposed "C-2" Heavy Commercial District zoning classification of proper­ ties at 6704 and 6590 South Wall Lake Road and of ail those properties in Land Section 31 that are currently In the “C-3" Heavy Commercial District zoning classification, in­ cluding, but not limited to, the properties at 9929 and 9939 South Wail Lake Road within Hope Township. 32. The rezoning from the existing "C-2" Rural Area Convenience Commercial District zoning classification to the proposed "C-1" General Commercial District zoning classifica­ tion of the following lands: (T) Cloverdale Plat as described in Village Plats of 1887; (2) property In Land Section 35 described as lying along the west side of Cedar Creek Road with a depth of 300’ commencing where Cedar Creek Road intersects with the north sec­ tion line (Dowling Road) thence south 2,640' (1/2 mile); and (3) property in Land Section 36 described as lying along the east side of Cedar Creek Road with a depth of 300' com­ mencing where Cedar Creek Road Intersects with the north section line (Dowling Road) thence south 2.640' (1/2 mile). The revisions In the proposed revised Hope Township Land Use Plan include the following: 1. The amendment of Sections I and II pertaining to purpose of the Plan and a general description of the Township. 2. The amendment of Section IV pertaining to drainage, flood patterns and National Flood Insurance 3. The amendment of Section V pertaining to water quality in the Township and to the Sanitary Code and the County Health Department 4. The amendment of Sections VII and VIII pertaining to recreation/tourist attractions and to other types of land use in the Township. 5. The amendment of Sections IX and X pertaining to protective services and other services provided by the Township. 6. The amendment of Sections XI and XII pertaining to school districts and utility companies serving the Township 7. The amendment of Sections XIV and XVII pertaining to waste disposal and the Township's financial status. 8. The amendment of additional sections of the Land Use Plan pertaining to Township Roads, enforcement of the Subdivision Control Act, the influence of neighboring Townships, Summary and the Land Use Map. Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Written comment* will be received from any Interested persons concerning the forego­ ing by the Hope Township Clerk at the Township Hail at any time dunng regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may further be received by the Planning Commis­ sion at the hearing. Friday, April 21-7 PM The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed revisions at or following the public hearing “DISCOVER JAPAN Hastings Central School Auditorium before the Kiuonis Travel Senes Show and al intermission — Enjoy the music of... Don Reid at the organ V T'idteis available at th* door Anyone interested in reviewing the proposed revised Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan, and/or the existing Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Ran pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hail during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of the hearing and may further examine the same al the public hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser­ vices should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below Shiriey R. Caso. Clerk (ADULTS) (SENKMS) $ 4$®® $3^2 HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 8. Wall Lake Road Hastings. Ml 49056 (616) 943-2464 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 20, 1995 GadenW.Muke LANSING - Gailen W. Mirte. 74, of Lim­ ing pusol away oo Tuesday April 4, 1995. He wisbora on May 4.1920 in Lake Odessa, John Boughton| I HASTINGS - Willird J. Gonyou, 76, of Hastings passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 1995 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. at the... J j, ^hfa Church of Your Choice 1" 1J ♦ SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area A HASTINGS CHURCHES GRACK BRETHREN BIBLE ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHU1CH. 2415 623-2030 (Deitoo) after 6 p m for all mh. 1040 HOPE: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South al M-79 *45-3397 Church phone <M5-»995 School. IIXJO VALLEY THORNAPPLK 6 00 pm.. Orarui office 1045 P.O. Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rood. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 754-3021 9:30 a.m ; Sunday School 11.00 7 00 Children's BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N. Michigan Ave.. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, BOS S. Jefferson . Evcafaf Services 6 Nursery UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. JIBS N. Broadway. Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Wonfop Services Sunday. 9:00 a m and 11 00 am. Sunday School. 9:45 a m 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8 00 Barber (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 am ; Worship II am.. After 7:00 phone 90-2549 Sunday a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 Worship Evemnf FEL1-OWSH1P, 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Haitiagi Men's gZuXLUY^EEaN CHURCH, 239 E North St . Michael Amon. April 23 - IO0 and 1045 a m. Ho­ ly Communion. 9:30 Church School (all apes); 6 00 Youth Children's Choir; 7:00 Stew Comm .. Evang. Comm.; 1:00 AA. Saturday. April 22 10:00 11:00 a m Join 7 00-8:00 p.m. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green days Md Wednesdays 9 0012:00 April 25 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 am . Bible School; 10:30 a m.. Worxhip; 7:00 CEDAR CREEK BOLE, Cedar Crack Rd.. I mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2215 Suaday School at 1000 am ; War­ step 11 OO a.m . Evening Service at 600p.m.. Wedneaday Prayer BMe 700 p.m. Sunday. April 23 - 9:30 and 11.00 Morning Worship Services. 9:30 service broadcast over WBCH AM CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Randall Hartman. Pu« Suaday Services: 9:45 a m. Suaday School -four. 11 a.m Morning Worafop Service, 600 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wedneadtv. 7 00 p.m Services far Adahs. Teem and Children HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (al Starr School Rond) WiBiam Gardner. Pastor Church phone number u 945-2170. Com­ munity Service Center number is 945-2361. Saturday services are: Sabbath School al 9:20 a_m. (far all ages. adults md childrm) and Wor•fop Service at 11OO a.m Joan us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7004:00 p.m. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green 945-2361 far m appointment NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Enter. Pastor A tmssten of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Man 9:30 a_m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Mapie Valley High School Pastor Doo Roscoe. (517) 452-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Tune Before Lie Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry , tender­ chip training The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAV1N9S S LOAN, FA Haatlng, and Ute OOmm WMN FUMHAL HOME Hasting, FUXFAB INCORFORATTD of Hastings NATIONAL SANK OF HASTINGS Member F.0.IX. THi HASTINGS SANNER AND REMINDER 1962 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■PraecrtptlonB" — 118 S jetr.roon — 9450,29 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBSR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Ad. — Hastings. Mfchigan 11:20 Children's Church; 5.30-6:30 Middle High Youth Fellowship — Orafini Night; 6:30-7:30 Senior High Youth Fellowihip - Gnditti Night Mon­ day. April 24 — Newsletter Deadline; 7:00 Mission Committee meets; 7.00 Christian Education p.m. Can for location - 623-3110. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastmgs. Michigan 9444004 Kevfa Shortey, Scsuor Pastor James R. itarren. Aast Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Oaaaes far aU ages. 11OO a m Moras* Worship "Service. Jr. Chnrrh up to. 46 Grade. 600. Evening Service Wedneaday 6:30 Awana Oub* 700 p.m.. 3 cent in Houseman HnB. 700 p-W . Adults Prayer meeting. 1:15 p m . Adult Chou day. April 21 — 7:00p.m. Hasting* both services. 10:30 fellowship and 945 2361 for HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 Weal Stale Road. Hmuags. Mich James A Campbefl. Feasor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., classes far all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m Wedneaday newsies 700 ■MB. are: Rafahrret or J J Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Qua (agm H2); Yofah MtaMfa er Teen Bible Qua (fai 13-19); Aduh BMe Study No age limits Thuraday. April 20 — 7.30-3:30. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison RZ., Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall. evening WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4M7 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Bea Her ring. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:30; Wedneaday even Inga from 6:004.00 p.m. the youths meet at the church, bring a met bach. CHURCH. O Kent NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - Dale L Camp­ bell, 68. of Nashville, Tennessee and formerly of Prairieville, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 1995 at his home. He was bom on May 22, 1926 In Gladwin, the son of John and Leah (Young) Campbell. Mr. Campbell was an engineer with Gibson Guitar in Nashville, Tennessee where he retired in 1990 after 22 years. He served in the United States Army during World War II and received the Purple Heart. Mr. Campbell was an active member of Arlington United Methodist Church in Nash­ ville and was formerly a long time member of the Faith United Methodist Church of Delton. He was an original member of the Faith United Methodist Church “last Supper" drama presentation. He was a charter member of Delton VFW Post #422. He loved woodworking, traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends. He was married to Betty Webb on June 26, 1946. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Survivors include his wife, Betty; four daughters, Yvonne and Tim Engel of Martin, Sandy Kirk of Delton, Pat Campbell and Bob Vogel of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and Becky and Paul Hughes of Delton; two sons, Bruce Campbell and Dale and Sheri Campbell all of Delton; 13 grandchildren; four sisters and three brothers; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Sen ices were held on Monday at the Faith United Methodist Churcn in Delton with Reverend Elmer Faust officiating. Burial was at Prairieville Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial donations may enquire at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. j 25-700 Stephen Mintaim meet Wedneaday. April 26 - 700 Choir HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with etevaaor to all floors Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM st 10:30 a m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9.30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m . Worship 11.00 a m - Junior Church foltowi* Children's Story for ages 5 thro 1; Youth Choir 4:45 p.m ; Mi-Hi A Sr Hi Youth Fellowship 5: 30 p.m WEDNESDAYS: FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT Children's Vocal Choir. Pre-school thru first grade 5:00 p.m.; Childrens Beil Choo: Second grade or older 5:30 p.m . Prepared Light Meal 600 p.m.; Bible Study 6: 45 p.m.; Artrnbes for Kids 6 45 p.m.; First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages. THURSDAYS: Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. Fnduy. April 21 - Habitat far Humanity Swas SteakChicken Dfaner. 4:30 to 700 p.m Saturdey. April 22 - Berry County Christian School Fundraiser Car Wash HOO a.m to 300 p.m.; Goodwill Clam Potluck and Pro­ gram 600 p.m. Sunday. April 23 — Sunday School Special Event — Tremure Hunt 2.00 p.m. Monday. April 24 - Joy and Chanty U M. Womeu Circles 7:30 p.m Wednes­ day. Apnl 26 - Fmth and Hope U M. Women Circles 9:30 a.m.; Ruch U.M Women Circle IO0 p m Thursday. April 27 - Rum­ mage Sate I 00 a n. to 600 p m. Sunday. Apnl 30 - Na^re American Awareness Suaday. Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger. Youth Fe'lowstap to Maze Craze 12:15 pm SUPPORT GROUPS V.l.P.'s (Visually Impaired Per sons) 9:30 am. first Friday of month September thru May. Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12.00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and IOO p.m Thursdays. AJ xnon 12:30 p.m Wednesdays; Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, sad 9 00 a m Saturdsys Tops No 331-9:15 a.m. Thursdays; Alcoholics Anonymous. 4:00 p.m. Wednesday! HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH - Corner State Rd . and Boliwood St Re* Darnel Graytell. Senior Pastor. Ro Donald Brail. Associate Pastor. Rc> Tod Clark. Youth Pastor Sunday 10:00a m Sunday School. 11 00 a m Worship Service. 6 00 p m . E*e>^"« Cetebratioo Church nursery and children's church pro vided Wednesday - 7X» p.m Share groups meeting in various homes Contact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study at church Margaret Jean DeMond | HASTINGS - Margaret Jean DeMood.73. of Hastings and formerly of Woodland, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 1995 at Thornap­ ple Manor in Hastings. She was born on August 31,1921 at Maple Grove Township. Barry County, the daughter of Claude and Pauline (Smith) Mead. She wm raised in Barry County and attended Barry County Rural Schools, graduating in 1938 from Saranac High School. She was married to Howard DeMond oo November 29, 1941. She and her husband farmed oo their Wellman Road farm in Wood­ land all their married life. Mrs. DeMond wu a member of the Hutings Free Methodist Church, Stony Point Women’s Club and Missionary Society of the Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard on June 7, 1976; brothers. Cart, Robert, Kenneth, Myron and Ted Mead. Survivors are sons and wives, David and Celia DeMond of Woodland and Dennis and Sheryl DeMoud of Augusta, Georgia; four grandchildren Visitation will be held on Thursday, from •’.'00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 21 at 11:00 a.m. al Hastings Free M ethodis t Church wi th Reverend Daniel Gray­ bill and Reverend Ben Herring officiating. Burial will be at the Warner Cemetery at Stony PotnL Memorial contributoins may be made to Hastings Free Methodist Church. Emmet L. Bird day. Screening; 7:00 S *S Staff. Wednesday. April 25 - 7:30-3:30. Hastings Area School Kindergarten 945-2361 Saturday services are Sabbath School al 9:20 a m. (for all Director Michigan. Dale L CaatfMl| I day. Apni 22 - 1.00 am. Church riser notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis at 945 5365 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 PRESBYTERIAN Hastings. Kalamazoo - John P. Boughton, Jr. of Kala­ mazoo and formerly of Nashville, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 1995 at his residence He was boro on March 2,1918 in Detroit, the son of John and Lillian (Weirman) Boughton. He had lived in Nashville for 35 yean. He attended Southwestern High School in Detroit and Michigan Stale University, where he received his BA Degree in Liberal Arts and History. Mr. Boughtoo served in the United Stales Army Signal Corps during World War II. He was editor and publisher of the Maple Valley News in Nashville for 20 yean and wu a member of St Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Plainwell and was formerly a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. He was an avid photographer and writer. He was united io marriage to Amy Laurie Pedencn on January 17, 1948. She survives. Also surviving are a son and two daughters, Christopher Boughton and Alisande (Bought­ on) Trimble both of Ypsilanti and Anne (Boughton) Peppen of Plainwell; four grand­ children; two sisters, Betty White of East Lans­ ing and Aileen Morrell of Livonia; many nieces and nephews. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday. April 21 at 2:00 pzn. at Sl Stephen’s Episcopal Church. 309 Union Street. Plainwell with the Reverend Father Hugh Honetkr officiating. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests dona­ tions to Htapice of Greater Kalamazoo. Arrangements were made by Affordable Cremation Service. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Emmet L. Bird, 84, of Johnstown Township passed away on Thursday April 13,1995 at Battle Creek Health System-Leila Site in Battle Creek. He was bom on October 7,1910 in Johns­ town Township, the son of Elmor Otis Bird and Edna Blanche (Bartow) Bird. He attended Culver & Bedford schools. He wotted for Ralstoo.nhen United Steel & Wire, retiring in 1975. He married Arletha M. Stiles on March 17, 1935 in Allegan. Mr. Bird attended Banfield United Method­ ist Church and be was a member of the Michi­ gan Farm Bureau. He enjoyed farming, hunt­ ing. and fishing. He was involved in God’s Acre Project He was preceded in death by one brother, Warren Bird and two sisters, Illa Orton and Reda Seedorff. He is survived by his wife, Arletha M. Bird; one son, Norman Bird of Battle Creek; one daughter, N. Jeanne Hanson of Athens; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one brother, Lyle Bird of Battle Creek. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, April 15, at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Reverend Merlin Pratt officiating. Burial was at Banfield Cemetery in Johns­ town Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Banfield United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made t y the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service Inc. n Battle Creek. Wren Funeral Home has served generations of local families for more than 134 years. As long-standing the son of Mr. A Mrs. Walter Miske. He had lived in Lansing since 1941. Mr. Miske was an active member of Beth­ lehem Lutheran Church; a veteran of World War II. serving in the UJ. Navy; wu asso­ ciated with Capitol City Lumber Company for 47 years, retiring as mill superintendent in 1915. He and his wife loved square dancing and traveling together. They visited all 50 states. He possessed a great sense of humor loo. He is sunnvedby his loving wife of 54 yean, Helen C. Brodbeck; two daughters, Joyce ual Dale Rothenberger of Lansing. Kathy and Steve Glew of DeWitt, one son, Gerry and Cynthia Miske of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, 17 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one brother, Gerald and Lorena Miske; one niece, Shirley Miske. Religious Services were conducted on Friday, April 7, 1995 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Reverend James A. Schalkhauser and Reverend James R. Lichenberger officiating. Interment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardena. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund. Arthur A. Banker HASTINGS- Arthur K. Bunker, I9,of Hast­ ings paaaed away on Tuesday April 11,1995at TendtrCare in Hastingi. He was bora on January 21,1906 in Ingham Comay, the son of Bertrand A Jennie (King­ man) Bunker. He was raised in Ingham County and attended the Bullen Country School, graduat­ ing in 1923 from Mason High School. He went on to attend Michigan Sate University He married Frances H. Bsrkwsy no June 20, 1921. Mr. Bunker fsettled in Ingham County for 25 yearn, moving to Bany County in 1953. He did carpentry wort until be retired in 1968. For many years he wu involved in building construction for Missionary Projects in several North America communities. He wu a member of Hastings First Bsptist Church, Bullen School Director for 15 years. He wu preceded in death by a gramlaon. Thomu Swift and a sister, Helen Cuckson. He is survived by his wife, Frances; daughter A huaband, Barbara A Clayton Swift of Wood­ land; daughter A husband, Ardis A Russell Mskley of Huringa; nine grsndchildren; 19 great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held oo Friday, April 14, at Hastings First Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin Shortey officiating. Burial wu at Woodland Memorial Part. Memorial contributions msy be made to Hutings First Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. |Joseph E. Mi*j HASTINGS - Joseph E. Miz. 88, of Hutings, passed swsy on Friday, April 14,1995 st Thornipple Minor. He wu bora oo July 25, 1906 in Kalamo Towuhip, the SOO of Azd and Hazel (Surine) Mix. He graduated from Nashville High School. Mr. Mix owned his own busineu for sixty years sod wu well known in Southwest Michigsn u a Piano Technician and for his restora­ tion of many antique Key Board instruments. He wu slso s violin player and instructor.. He married Kathryn E. Creitz in I960. He wu a member of the Grand Rapids Symphony. He wu preceded in death by sons, Janies Dsvid Perry sad Billy J. Weinert; brother, Azel Mix end half brother Kenneth Bivens Survivors ire his wife, Kathryn of Hutings; daughters, Celia Smith of Grand Rapids, Kathryn Dianne Matson of Hastings and June Werner Burroughs of Battle Creek; sons, Robert C Perry of Sunfield end Michael Weinert of Illinois; 18 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren. No visitation will be held. Memorial Services will be atmouncnl al a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Emphysema Asaociatioo. Arrangements are being made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. members of the Hastings community, we ______ Margaret L Keeler_______ | understand the unique relationships enjoyed by friends and family here. NOW TO S TURN T H E T O TIME YOUR NEIGH B O R S That, we believe, makes a difference in the quality of care and service wt provide. HASTINGS - Margaret L. Keeler. 76, of Hittings passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 1995 at her residence. She wu bora on September 12, 1918 in Carlton Township. Barry County, the daughter of Earl and Freda (Lmig) Keeler. Miss Keeler wu raised in Carlton and Hastingj Township*. She sttnnded the Quimby School and graduated from Hastingi High School in 1936. She had lived in Grand Rapids for many yean, returning to Haatings in 1979. She wu employed by Michigan Bell Tele­ phone Company for 36 yean, retiring in 1979. Miss Keeler wu a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Woman's Association and a long time Pennock Hospital Volunteer. AiZjren Funeral Home, inc. David C. Wren — President 1401 N. Broadway at Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 945-2471 She wu preceded in death by her parents; brodier, Dale Keeler in 1954; her sister, Helen Keeler oo October 26, 1994. Survivors are brothers, Lawrence “Hook" Keeler of Hastings and Dean Keeler of Milan; several nieces; nephews; great nieces and Visitation will be held at the Wren Funeral Home on Friday, from 6:00-8:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday. Apnl 22 at 11:00 a m. at the First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial will be at Hutings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Bany Community Hospice or Pennock Foundation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 20. 1995 — Page 7 „ W/OOCf Idfld NEWS...by Catherine Lucas Hunt-Rothrock united in marriage Secords to observe 25th anniversary Stacy L. Hum and Russell B. Rothrock. M.D. were united in marriage on May 7, 1994. al the Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan Reverend William Jackson of Flint officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Matron of Honor was Deborah Jesensck. sister of the bride, with Nancy Griffin serving as a bridesmaid. Amanda Hum was the miniature bride. Best man was Richard Allen, M.D. Frank Jesensck served as groomsman Ushers were Kevin Cron, David Deeter, Mark Dyball, and Raeburn Rothrock. A reception immediately followed the ceremony in the hall with Tom and Barbara Rolston. brother-in-law and sister of the groom, as master and mistress of ceremony. Dan Miller. Donna Miller, and Suzy Verus were event coordinators. The bride is the daughter of Hubert and Pauline Hunt of Hastings. Michigan. The groom is the son of Mary Rothrock of Saint Leonard. Maryland and the late Harold Rothrock. After a honeymoon trip to Hawaii, the cou­ ple are residing in Battle Creek where the groom is a neurosurgeon practicing at the Bat­ tle Creek Health System. Twenty-five years ago on May 9th. Tom and Vicky Secord were united into wedlock If you know this friendly couple, come and celebrate their special day with us on April 22. 1995. For more information please call their daughters at 795-7544 LEGAL NOTICES: Pt*dg* Boord m*mb*r* Peak*. Cot*. Wood*. Baker Absent Whitok*r Sharon Gill*rt BFI. County Com­ mit *>on*rs Sandy Jam** Linda Watson. f«v* r**id*nts pr***nt. Approval of Agenda March 13 and 25 minute*. Received Treasurer*. Corretpondence ond Com­ mittee report*. Approval of all li»ted bill*. Article RE Yard Watt* Adverti temenl for du* ttoyer approved up to $150 for land Uve mop ond ton ^Retolution No. 91-3-A4 Re Land us* plan $10; Zoning Qrdmance *15. Barry County Platbook Re: Advertising qgr***q«n^ >. • . Set salary for Library Board representative Meeting adjourned 9 08 p.m Shirley R. Cate Clerk Atte*t*d to by Patricio I. Baker Supervisor (4-20) Brian Allen Graham. Delton and Penny Lynn Lopez. Delton Christian Richard Olsen. Walker and Amanda Beth Bacrman. Middleville. Philip Daniel Tuckey. Newport news. VA. Stacey Ruthann Banks. Delton Trent David Ge Ide rsma. Hastin, »s and Rebecca Rae Brown, Hastings. Kenneth Steven Kromdyk. Plainwell and Lisa Elaine Keil. Plainwell Mark Joseph Bonsignore, Hastings and Elspeth Ann Inglis. Hastings Mark Edward Kersjes, Nashville and Janice Elaine Bowen. Nashville. Alan James Klynstra, Lansing and Shannon Lee McMurray. Freeport LEGAL NOTICE RUTLAND CKMTTOt TOWNSHIP April 12. IW5 Regular meeting colled to order at 7:30 p.m. All board member* present, 14 resident*. I non resident. Pat Shorpe and Ron VonSingl* Koi Koo&er ond Jock Morren from Pine Hoven Estate*. Report* of Treasurer ond Building Admin, received and placed on file. Third quarter budget* in the amount of $1000 00 Th* following pare*!* w*r* given th* final re­ con* with roll coll vat*: PARCH 9 RNA1 ZONE PARCH 9 FMAt ZONE 10 a 27 C4 11 C3 29 C4 14 Cl 31 C4 17 Cl 39 * 44 C3 26 C4 C3 R*-zon* Pin* Haven Estat** Phot* II from R3 to PI. Preliminary Plot approved far Pin* Haven Estates Phase II. Final Pltil approved for Fairview Estate*. Voucher* in th*, amount of $18474.84 approved for payment. Adjournment at 9:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Bedford Clerk Attested to by: m u. , r -* — J koo*o m. cawora* Supervisor (4/20) Last week ws one of the two or three busiest weeks of the year. Il was Holy Week and every church had at least one extra activity planned Zion Lutheran Woman’s Society held a Lenten Tea Monday evening in the Fireside Lounge at the church. Society President Mar­ jorie Vroman gave a welcome to members and guests. Many of the guests were from Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings Mildred Brodbeck opened the meeting with a Lenten devotion and a presentation. "Our Garden of Prayer.” was read by several ladies and young girls, led by Lisa Krikke. Frances Reuther found this Lenten production among the papers of her recently-deceased mother. Vesta Bom. and gave it to the chair­ man of the program. It was first presented at Zion Lutheran 40 years ago louring the program. Ed and Jeanette Markwart sang "The Lord's Prayer” to a composition that is not the one usual used Refreshments and a fellowship hour followed the program The Woodland Woman's Study Club held the April meeting in the Lions' Den Tuesday afternoon. There were 15 ladies present. Alice Morrow reported for the special com­ mittee to get a sign for the Woodland Township Library that shows the hours large enough to be read from the street. The sign probably will be put near enough to the building that it will not interfere with mowing the grass. After V sign has been designed, it will be presented to the Woodland Township Board for approval. Several of the ladies have felt for several years that such a sign would be a great help to strangers who would like to use the library, and the club has had an amount pledged for one for some time now. Marge Vroman was elected the new club president. Wilma Townsend the new vice president, Betty Hynes will be asked to serve as secretary and if she declines to do so. Alice Morrow will take the job. Anne Marie Othmer will remain treasurer. Virginia Crockford introduced Bernie Smith, who lives near Clarksville, and he gave a program on his recent safari to Tan­ zania and Kenya. He showed many colorful slides of the trip. He and six others flew from Chicago and spent ten days at the end of the lower-hemisphere winter last year in those African countries. I had to leave early to go open the library, so 1 did not see all the ; I ides, but 1 enjoyed the ones 1 did see. The Woodland Lions Club held a regular meeting on Tuesday evening Dinner was served through tnc connecting door by the Woodland Townchouse staff. 1 gave what 1 hope was a short report on the library covering the 44-year history. 1 men­ tioned that 1 considered Harold Stannard to be the godfather of the library and all the help the Lions Club, the Woodland Woman's Study Club, the Woodland Eagles and the Woodland Eagles Auxiliary have been in the nearly 12 years 1 have been in the library . After the speech, the Lions offered to find a pair of two-drawer file cabinets to hold the always grow..tg and often used geneological material in the library. Of course, if I receive the file cabinets, then 1 will have to spend many more extra hours organizing and filing the material, which is in several places in the library at this time. The Lions Club held an election after the program. Doug Flessner will be the new president. Corey Bailey is the new vice presi­ dent and program chairman. Clyde Shoemaker remains secretary. George Schaibly will serve again as treasurer. Art Mead is still the finest Tail Twister in District 11-C. Bob Crockford again will be Lion Tamer and custodian of all property. Bob Neely is the new member of the board of trustees and the membership chairman will be Tom Niethamcr Clyde Shoemaker announced that several members have paid part or all of their $100 roof assessment. It was announced that member Don McLeod is no longer in Pennock Hospitak. but is now in Tendercare. George Schaibly was at the meeting with a healthy glow and a deep t n after spending several months at North Fort Meyers in Florida. His son. Duane, dr ivc him down and flew back last fall, and be flew down and drove him home, arriving here on April 2. Lions Club members soon will start selling raffle tickets for a four-day. three-night trip to Las Vegas for two. The winner will stay at Bernie Smith of Clarksville showed the Women’s Study Club slides of Africa. MGM Grand Hotel. The tickets will be $2 each or three for $5. The drawing will be held Oct. 25 al 8 p.m. Proceeds from this raffle will go to building repair and upkeep. The Lions’ Den is available for meetings, reunions and other such alcohol-less events through Bob Crockford. Il will comfortably hold approximately 40 to 50 people seated al tables or around 100 or so seated without tables Food can be brought in or arranged through the Woodland Townehouse. It was said at the meeting that Steve Carter had a heart attack Monday (April 10) and was in the hospital. I have not been able to contact Sheila to confirm this. Gn Monday morning this week. Pennock Hospital said he had been discharged The Woodland United Methodist Woman’s Society held an Easter Fellowship last week. The service began with the Rev. Carl Lit­ chfield leading the singing of "How Marvelous. How Wonderful" and “In The Garden." Betty Curtis welcomed the guests and Marge Rairigh led the singing of a few more hymns. The Rev. Kay Pratt of Dowling United Methodist Church and Banfield Country Chapel was guest speaker She said it was a beautiful day to drive and she had enjoyed her trip to Woodland. Her subject was "Choosing Our Colors of Kindness." She stressed that spreading smiles and friendly greetings is always a kindness and that a smile always has power to evoke a smile in return. She showed a collage of smiling faces. She ended by quoting Luke 10:20. which says to rejoice. A light breakfast of fruit salad and fresh muffins was served in the basement after the program. 1 had n<x seen Kay since she came to see me in the hospital last fall, and it was a joy to visit with her for a minute. Greg MacKenzie came home for Euler. His father. Doug, and brother. Jeff, went to Ann Arbor to get him Friday afternoon. They took the pickup and brought home much of his belongings, including a sofa as he has exams this week and will be home for the summer before May I. Yvonne MacKenzie Lynn and her husband. Dan. have sold their home in Grand Rapids and soon will move into Grandpa Smith’s old house on Velte Road while their new home southeast of Grand Rapids is being built. Her mama. Judy, is helping her freshen up the old home with a little paint and lots of cleaning before they move in with their one-year-old. Lexie. Wayne and Margaret Musbach have moved into the modular home we have been watching go together with an added garage during the mud season. The house is in Carlton Township or. M-43 between Beverly Overbeck and rhe Forsyths' new house. The front yard is now graded and will soon be seeded and green. Don and Adie Eckman recently returned to their home on Barnum Road after spending five months in Surprise. Ariz. They held a birthday dinner for their 15-year-old grand­ son. Bob Baker, recently. Judy Johnson will have surgery on Friday. The recent surgery Deb Eckman Smith hid went well and she is not recouperating at home. Steve and Diane Barnum were al the Lakewood United Methodist Church on Easter. He is now superintendent of education at Pewamo and Diane is teaching in alter­ native education. She said she has eight students and is enjoying being back in her first profession but misses her huge flower garden and the floral shop. There will be a Watch Band Concert at -akewood United Methodist Church Sunday. April 30. and light food and fellowship will follow the concert. The senior high youth of that church will hold a "Fifties Night" at the church Saturday evening. Dinner will be from 5 to 7 p.m. and a fifties movie will be shown at 7 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to wear clothing of the period if they can. That certainly includes poodle skirts, bobby socks, saddle shoes, the Elvis look, pedal pushers, etc. I wonder if anyone will bring a hula hoop? New books at the Woodland Township Library last week include a couple of large print books paid for from the Eagles Auxiliary large print fund. "The Cat Who Blew the Whistle" by Lillian Jackson Braun, and "Mrs. Polifax Pursued” by Dorothy Gilman. These are both new volumes in very popular light mystery series that young readers often start into adult books with. We also received “The Juror" by what is to us a new writer, George Dawes Green. This book is suddenly on the best seller list and creating quite a storm in the book world. I have started reading it and find it to be written in what we who lived in California would have called a "raunchy” style 40 years ago. I doubt if it will go great guns here but it will have some readers. Jim and Karen Winebrcnncr took $100 to Grand Rapids to buy middie-level children's books one night last week and brought back four complete series of "American Giri" paperbacks. Each series has six books: so we have 24 American Giri books and I will buy the last series: "Mollyl," when I get to Grand Rapids laster this month (after 1 have been paid for these). They also brought three of the very popular with middle-level readers "Goose Bumps” series. 1 also will get several more of those books yet this month 1 had Easter dinner at the Pierces’. Bob and Shelley Tuuk came with Nicolas. Aron. Le Ann and the new baby. Justin. Ken and Julie Slate also were guests. We had ham and sweet potatoes. Felpausch of Lake Odessa held an Easier Egg Hunt in Lake Odessa Village Park Satur­ day morning. The 4- to b-year-old grand prize winner was Katie Fawcett, age 6. daughter of Jim and Anita Fawcett of Woodland. She won a box of chocolates, a pizza coupon and rolls from Meyers Bakery. Many Lake Odessa area businesses and merchants donated prices for the egg hunt and both East and West Elementary PTOs and the Lakewood High FFA helped set up the hunts and control the children Rsntor*MriMNft« April 10. 1995 Pr*s*nt: Kaiser, Atl*rdlng. Daniel*, Marlow. Smith. Jock Lenti — Barry County Rd. Comm.. Jim Bailey — Co. Commissions. 14 resident*. Meeting colled to ords at 8.00 p.m. by Supsvtsor Kaiss. Approved Osh's and Tr*asurs's report*. OLD BUSINESS - Working on msg* of Freeport Fir* Dept, with Carlton. Irving. Sown* and Camp­ bell twps. NEW BUSINESS - Approved ad in Plat Booh Barry Co. Rd Comm lour 1 p.m.. April 20 Brown Rd. — "No Thru Trucks" sign* installed Is semi's and heavy truck* between M-50 and N. Chloride - Approved — IO- spred in front of house*. Report on Birch Fire Board Mee'mg Copy machine repaired. Jim Bailey — Comment* on Court bou»e perking and solid waste Eldon Shellenborger — Comments on complaints of several residents of township against Fillmore Equip. Comment* of several resident* regarding Adopted a motion that twp. found no violation with Fillmore * ond that re*ident« should take any complaint* up with Fillmore ». Attorney Gen l Co Prosecuting Arty or County Health Dept Jock Lenx from Barry Co. R. Comm, commented on a proposal fs a county-wide rood n4\eog* PUBLIC COMMENT - None Approved payment of all bill*. 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Replacement Windows Building and Remodeling �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 20. 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT Hoving been mode in the conditions of o certain real eitote mortgage mode ond executed on Moy 14. 1993. by TONI JO STEEN, os mortgagor to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC . on In­ diana Corporation. o» mortgagee, ond recorded on May 21. 1993. in the Office ol the Register ol Deed* ol Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 57? of mor tgoget on page 408. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid at the date ol this notice $56,333.95 lor prlr'ipol ond $4,222.25 lor In­ terest and no legal or equitable proceeding having been instituted to recover the debt or any part of the debt secured by the mortgage, ond the power of sole in the mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Friday. April 28 1995. at 2:00 o'clock Eastern Standard Time in the afternoon of said doy inside the East entrance of the County Courthouse, in the City ol Hostings. Michigan. that being one of the places of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry in the State ol Michigan, the londs ond premises describ­ ed in said mortgage will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public sale, lor the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon the mortgage, together with the legal cost* ond charge* of sale, including the statutory at­ torney fee. The premises to be sold at sold sale are situated in the Township of Johnstown. County ol Borry. State of Michigan ond described as follow* All the West 1 2 ol the Southwest fractional quarter containing fifty seven acre* of load, more or les*, six ond five one-hundredth* ocres off the South end of the Northwest fractional quarter west of the lake: all in Section fifteen. Town one North Range e.ght We»t also twenty three acre* of land oH the East side of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section sixteen bounded on the West side by the Battle Creek ond Hastings rood being Town one North. Range eight West, ex­ cept commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section fifteen, thence South along the West Sec­ tion line, one hundred thirty seven rods: thence East to the shore of Long Lake, thence Nor­ theasterly along the shore line of the lake to the Ncrth section line, thence West along the North section line of said section to the place of beginn ing. Also excepting any portion of the above described property lying within the recorded plat of Vol Pine Acre* according to the recorded plat thereof recorded in Libor 5 of Plots on Page 70. The period of time for redemption shall be One (1) year from the date of sale. Doted March 10. 1995 BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC By David I. Zebell Humbarger t Zobeli P C 810 Comorka Building Battle Creek Ml 49017 Telephone (616)962-7585 (4/27) Synopefs _______ HIVING TOWNSWP BOARD MEETING April 12. 1995 The regular meeting was colled to order by Supervisor Buehler at 7:00 p.m. All members ond several citizens present Presentation given by member* of Thornoppl* Trail* Association A presentation given by Dove Kaiser Carlton Townihip Supervisor, regarding establishment of Freeport Rural Fire Department Request from Kent County Rood Commission for additional $6,000 to complete 106th St. protect approved Bill* approved for payment a* presented Meeting adjourned at 8 40 pm Emily Harrison Clerk (4 '20) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has occurred in a Mortgage mode by Harold H. Miller, a single mon. to Pamela Miller on July 15. 1992. recorded on March 2. 1995 in Liber 625. Page 845 Borry County Records. No proceedings hove been instituted to recover any port of the debt. v'»ich there is now due thereon $27,863 50 The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a Sale ol the property, at public auction to th* highett bidder for cash, on Thursday. May 4. 1995 at 2:00 p.m. local time, at th* East front door of the Barry Coun ty Building, in the City of Hosting*. Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on tho Mortgage, together with interest at 5 per­ cent. legal cost*, attorney lee*, and cl»o any taxes or insurance that the Mortgage* pay* before th* Sole. The property it located in the Township of Orangeville. County o* Barry. State of Michigan, and i* described as A parcel of land in the Northeast one-quorter of the Southeast one-quorter of Section 17 beginning at o point on th* centerline ol Lindsey rood which lie* due West 440 68 feet ond South 11 degrees 50 30" we*t 901.93 feet from th* East one-quarter post of said Section 17. thence South 1 1 degree* 50 30 West 224.81 feet, thence South 89 degrees 51 30" West 619.67 feet; thence North I degree 47* X West 220.00 feet: thence North 89 degree* 51 30* East 672.68 feet to the point of beginning. During the six (6) month* immediately following the Sale the property may be redeemed. PAMELA MILLER By Richard C. Walsh Attorney for Mortgagee WALSH * WALSH. P C. 133 W Cedar Street Koiomazoo. Michigan 49007 Telephone (616) 382 3690 Doted March 20. 1995 (4/20) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho* been mode in th* conditions of a mortgage mod* by John J. Davis ond Down L Bossett-Dovi*. husband ond wife to Tower Service Corporation on Indiana Corpora tion. Mortgagee dated August 14. 1966 ond recorded on August 15. 1966. in Liber 438. on poge 392. Borry County Record*. Michigan, ond assigned by’ mesne assignment to BANCPLUS MORTGAGE CORP by an assigment doted October 31. 1987 □nd recorded on November 16. 1987. in Liber 459. on poge 558. Borry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the turn of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWELVE DOLLARS AND 01 CENTS ($53,812.01). including interest at 9.500% per annum Under the power of sole contained in said mor tgog* ond the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premise* or some port of them at public vendue at the Borry County Courthou*e in Hasting* Michigan ol 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on May 4. 1995 Said prem ie* ar* situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. Borry County Michigan ond or* described os: The North 660 feet o? the West 1/2 of the Nor­ thwest 1 /4 Section 8. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sole. Doted March 23. 1995 BANCPLUS MORTGAGE CORP Trott ond Trott. P.C. Attorney* ond Counselor* 30300 Telegraph Rood Suite 201 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File /95030928 For information regarding this foreclosure, please call (810) 642-25)5 (4/20) WINDOW SHOPPINC? CALL PARAMOUNT FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE...BEST QUALITY... BEST SERVICE...CUARANTEED!!! whole House Full of Windows M199M CALL NOW FOR T FREE , MARBLE SILLS J Sure cures for the hiccups Dear Readers: Who among us has not been plagued at one time or another with hiccups? 1 promised to reprint the column 1 did several years ago on this pesky nuisance 1 cannot vouch for tltcsc remedies because happily. 1 do not get hiccups very often and haven’t tried them myself. But. for what they arc worth, here they are: From Jackson Heights. N.Y.: This method works when everything else has failed. ^Vc swear by it in our family. Using both hands, stick your fingers in your ears. Take a deep breath. Have someone hold your nose while he (or she) gives you a drink of water. Miami: My dad hiccupcd for nearly two hours. He had tried several suggestions from friends and relatives without success. Finally, someone said. “Drink a few gulps of car­ bonated soda.“ He did. and the hiccups stop­ ped at once. Ashtabula. Ohio: My grandmother teamed this hiccup stopper from her grandmother, and I am teaching it to my grandchildren. It can be fun! Cut three holes the sue of half­ dollars in a paper bag. Put the bag over your head, and breathe deeply 20 times. The hic­ cups will disappear. Chicago: I am 60 years old, but I remember a sure cure for hiccups that was given to the class by our fourth-grade teacher. She always kept a jar of sugar in her desk drawer Whenever someone got the hiccups. Miss Swanson would put a teaspoon of sugar on that person's tongue and let it melt. By the BOY, Steve and Caryn VanDommelen of Freeport are proud to announce the birth of their son. Zackary Tyler, bom on March 29 at 4:17 p.m. at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. He weighed 8 lbs.. 12 ozs. and was 23 inches long. He is welcomed home by his brother, Kyte. GIRL, bom March 20 at Borgcss Hospital to Michelle Ritchie and Jeff Martin of Martin, weighing 9 lbs. BOY', Jacob Jerry-Lee Calkins were bom on March 28. to Mike and Terrill Calkins al Bronson Hospital. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs.. I9!6 inches long. Jacob was welcomed home by big brother Adam and Thaddaeus. Proud grandparents arc Jerry and Linda Courtney of Middleville and Lee and Marion Cook of Delton. BOY, Bill and Marlene Karpinski and Neal and Annetta Dingman are proud to announce the arrival of their grandson, Erik Michael, born March 13, 1995 in Indianapolis, Ind., to Diane and Michael, weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and I9U inches long GIRL, Amanda Jo born al 5:43 p.m. on April 6 at Pennock Hospital to Tammy and Donald Scheldt Jr. of Lake Odessa, weighing 5 lbs 3to ozs. and 18M inches long. BOY, Jacob Richzrd bom at 2:48 a.m. on April 4 at Pennock Hospital to Rich and Krista Boger of Clarksville, weighing 8 lbs. I3BOY, Matthew Dylan bom at 8:52 p.m. on April 2 al Pennock Hospital to Amy Kellogg, weighing 6 lbs. 3U ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Andrew Christopher bom at 8:28 a.m. on April 3 at Pennock Hospital to Jeff and Michelle Byrd of Hastin js, weighing 6 lbs. 12 U ozs. and 20 inches ong. BOY, Dylan Mackenzie bom at 2:40 a.m. on April 6 at Pennock Hospital to Amy Darabos and Lee Seybold of Eclton. weighing 8 lbs. I U oz. and 21 U inches long. interest Rates Have Dropped! O-Money Down E-Z FINANCING AVAILABLE FREE ESTIMATES Legal Notice State of MfcM<an Probate Coart County ol Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Bay windows $239Extra WOOD FILLED 899: ...with window purchase For sub structure. LIFETIME WARRANTY windows s500 Each Per Month • Free Garden Window • Free Screens/Locks * ^ree Thermo Glass * ^ree ^r'm Work • Free Double Strength Glass Call Toll Free — 1 -800-283"4385 State License No. 2101109016 •Based on 6 Double Hungs • 1 Picture Window 1200 sq. in. Filo No. 95-21624-IE Estate ol Watson J. Walker. Social Security No. 365-03-0629 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your intere*’ tr.e estate may be barred or af­ fected by following: The 6ocedent. whose lost known address wo* 3506 -owrence Rood. Hostings. Michigan 49058 diea March 18. 1995. An instrument dated Morch 1990 ho* been admitted o* »he will of the deceased. Creditor* ol the d*c*o**d or* notified that oil claim* against th* estate will be forever barred unless presented to th* independent co-perwnol representative* William R. Bruc*. 591 Welcome Rd and Roland K. Ooster. 527 N Boltwood Street Hostings Michigan 49058. or to both the indopen dent personal representative* and th* Barry Coun ty Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the person* entitled to it. Independent Co-Personal Representative* William R Bruce 591 Welcome Rood Hosting*. Ml 49058 (616) 948-9154 —ond— Roland K Oaster 527 N. Boltwood Street Hostings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3025 (4 20) \ tune the sugar was gone, so were the hiccups Riverside, Calif.: When everything else has failed, this will work. If you can stand on your head, do it. If you can’t stand on your head, put your head between your knees. Close your eyes as light as you can. take a deep breath and recite “Mary Had a Little Lamb or "Lit­ tle Bo Peep " Halifax, Nova Scotia: My great-aunt's hic­ cup stopper has worked for us like a charm these last 25 years. Make a first, and bile the knuckle of your little finger. Take a deep breath, and hurry up and bite the next, then the next, then the next and then the thumb. By the time you bite all your knuckles twice, you are cured. Cincinnati: This cure is not only 100 per­ cent effective but delicious. Take a tablespoon of peanut bucer and keep it in your mouth, making no attempt to eat or swallow it. As the peanut butter disappears, so will the hiccups Tacoma. Wash.: No one knows why this works, but it has never failed me or anyone else who has tried it. Fill a glass with water and cover it with a clean handkerchief Dnnk the water through the hankie. No sipping, no holding of the breath. The hiccups will disppear as if by magic Emporia, Kan.: This hiccup cure must be done tn private because it looks so goofy. But it works. Reach for the ceiling — really reach. Try to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner." Of course, you can't do it with your tongue stick­ ing out. but if you make the sounds, that is good enough. By the time you gel to “the rockets' red glare," the hiccups will be gone. So there you have it. dear readers. If one gimmick doesn't work, try another. Good luck! Bigamy unlawful Dear Ann Landers: My problem began when my husband accepted a better job in Chicago and left my son and me behind to sell the house. “Rick" phoned two or three times a day to say how much he missed us. He said the motel where he was staying didn't have phones in the rooms, so I shouldn’t try to call him. Our next door neighbor died suddenly and I was sure Rick would want to know. so I called his company and asked for an emergency number. When 1 called the number, Rick answered and was furious that his company had given it to me. He told me never to use it again. As soon as I hung up. I called him back to apologize. I was shocked when a woman answered. When 1 told her I was Rick's wife, she refused to believe me. Her very words were “You are sadly mi.taken. He has been divorced for five years." Soon after that nightmarish phone call. 1 discovered that Rick and the woman were married and living with her father. I then tried to get a divorce, but Rick will not sign the divorce papers 1 don't know about the laws in Illinois, but in THIS state, when a woman marries a man she knows is already married, it is called "alienation of affection" and it is against the law. I need to know what I can do about this mess. — Double-Crossed in Apache Junction. Ariz. Dear Ariz.. Allienatior of affection suits are no longer recognized in most states, but bigamy is. So my advice is to get a lawyer and sock it to ’im. Turn the tables Dear Ann lenders: This letter was pro­ mpted by the widow who wrote to complain about being left out of social gatherings and considered "excess baggage." Your advice to fill her time with volunteer work was fine, but it wasn't adequate. I've been widowed twice, so 1 know. To the few parties she will be invited to. here arc some rules to follow with an eye to the future: Don't ask the hostess to arrange transporta­ tion for you. You will be regarded as a nuisance. Use public transportation or a taxi if you don't want to drive yourself. Of course, if someone offers to take you. that’s different. Don't pay too much attention to anyone's husband. Some women will regard you as a threat, and you will be crossed off the list. Don't discuss loneliness, illness or death, particularly that of your deceased husband. It’s depressing and a bore. The men don’t want to hear about his virtues, either. There will come a time when nearly all your invitations will be to women's daytime affairs such as luncheons, bridge parties, etc. 1 put an end to that by taking a part-time job and sign­ ing up for some courses at our community college. 1 plugged the holes with volunteer work. So. when those invitations came, I could truthfully say that I wasn’t free during the day. but I would love to sec them any evening or on weekends. Finally and most important, start to enter­ tain. Don't show home movies of the trips you and your late husband took. Nobody cares. Turn the tables. Let people worry about whether they will be included in your parties, instead of worrying about whether you will be included in theirs. 1 can assure you this works. Merry Widow in Richmond, Va. Dear MW What an upbeat, positive ap­ proach to widowhood. I’ll bet you won’t be alone three years from now. Write, please, and let me know. Forget to saw some of your favorite Ann Landers columns ? 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Hasting* Fabulous CD Offer 7.00 ■ 18 Month Certificate of Deposit UNITED BANK Wayland 792-2283 ■ Hopkins 793-7117 Dorr 681-9927 ■ Gun Lake 672-7484 • Annual Percentage Yield is accurate as of 4/7/95 ana is predtcied upon monthly compounding of interest Offer suDject to cnonge cm termination without prkx notification This t$ a time oeposrt. supjed to substantial penalty tor early withdrawal Member FDIC �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 20, 1995 — Page 9 From Time to Time... — American Legion Auxiliary turns 75 (m iv> By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Auxiliary No . 45 of the Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 has been a viable organization for 38 years when 1961 began. John F Kennedy was inaugurated as president of the United States The auxiliary hM 109 members and continued with their programs. In January 1961 they gave $10 to the March of Dimes and $10 to the Children’s Billet trac­ tor fund. They ordered 5.000 poppies and bought paint fur the dining room in February 1961. The men of the legion did the painting. They held the annual birthday parts and gave the traditional $100 gift to the legion in March. Jeannette Barry was selected as the Wolverine Giris' State representative A din­ ner was held for the J.C.’s in Apnl for a profit of $33.50. In May they purchased material for and made curtains for the basement and material for two robes for the Children's Billett. The robes were made by Alice Card. They didn’t meet during July and August in 1961. The Sept. 7. 1961. meeting was a steak fry. everyone brought their own steak. The Children's Home (Billet) at Oner Lake needed books so $25 was sent toward the pur­ chase of books. They replaced the glass in the charter. There was no explanation of how it had been broken Ray Price cooked a Swiss steak dinner for Veterans Day. Vern Harbin was the Com­ mander and Ethel Freeman was president. They spent the evening playing cards. Between Nov. 14 and 17, Pearl Ainslie and Elaine Welfare worked in the V.A. Hospital Gift Shop. They sent $50 to the V.A. Hospital for Christmas gifts for the patients there and $5 to the "Remember a Vet” fund. They sent $5 for Christinas Seals. On Dec. 21 and 22 they served two dinners for Hastings Manufactur­ ing employees. 1962 began with a Fireman's dinner on Jan. 20, and J.C. Dinner. Esther Fett was dinner chairman for both. They profmed $42.03 and $40 05. respectfully. In February, they ordered 5,000 poppies and held a bake sale for a profit of $12.75. They again contributed $10 to the March of Dimes. They held a rummage sale on Feb. 17 and put a new lock on the auxiliary closet. In March, the Junior Auxiliary made bibs for the Barry County Medical Facility. The annual birthday dinner was held on March 17, 1962. The music for the dance was supplied by the juke box. The traditional $100 gift was given to the legion. There was a $22.03 profit on the birthday dinner. They also put on a din­ ner for the sheriffs posse, profit of $19.09 and held a bake sale, the proceeds to go for flooring in the side room. Emma Swadling took over management of the loan closet. Surlyn Bachhelder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Bachelder. was selected as the Wolverine Giris' Stale representative. Mr. Gill had preserved a list of nine eligible girts. Evelyn Curtis and Stariyn attended the Giris State Tea at Niles. Corsages were presented to each girl who attended. Cake and punch wen: served. There was a Swiss steak dinner served for the T^itmaster Club. 60 people at $1.75 per person. Bliss Bowling Banquet was catered at the Elks on May 12 to 250 people The Motorcycle Club of Michigan was served a dinner on April 19. There were 200 al that dinner. The auxiliary unit colors were presented at the 1962 Department Convention in July. The unit didn’t meet during July and August When they resumed meeting on Sept. 6 they agreed to serve the J.C.a dinners in September and October. They donated $15 to Comtnunty Fund, purchased gifts for the V.A. Gift Shop at the V.A. Hospital. They reviewed the by-laws and standing rules. (The revised rules were accepted at the Jan. 3, 1963 meeting.) Stariyn Bachelder was the guest at a potluck supper chaired by Lob Kidder They held a rummage sale cn Oct. 19, earn­ ing $26.58. The Reminder Ad cost $2.50. They held a "Hard Times” dance on Oct. 27 to celebrate Halloween. They purchased "Need a Lift" hooks for the Hastings Public School. There was a Veterans Day dinner and dance in November. In December, they put oo a Christmas din­ ner for Hastings Manufacturing tool room employees and held a Christmas gift exchange. Three Life Memberships were presented on Jan 17. 1963. lo Elvira Sayles. (1924). Lydia Rogers (1924). and Ada Bogan (1946). Arloa Netwon, President 1968, and 1970 Americanism is an Important part of the auxiliary program. This photo taken on Dec. 26, 1968. Flags for schools was one way that the auxiliary demonstrated their interest In the programs. Auxiliary Unit No. 45 has supported the March of Dimes for many years, both with money and with volunteer help. Ten dish towels were purchased at J.C. Penney at five for $1. $10 was sent to the March of Dimes and $10 to aid for the Philip­ pines. Five thousand poppies were ordered for May 1963. The Valentines dance was put on for $1 per person. A George Washington Dinner and dance was held. Betty Ziegler was chairman. Evelyne Curtis was endorsed for president of District No. 4. The annual birthday party was prepared and served by the Women of the Moose for 35 cents a plate The dinner was $3 per couple. The legion birthday gift was $200 and the meat for the dinner was purchased from Wait's Meat Market Members were urged to write to Congress about the Un-American Committee Bill. They scat $10 to the Salk Institute. They served a Swiss steak dinner for $1.75 per plate to Michigan Bell Telephone employees, and prepared and served a roast beef and salmon loaf dinner for the Moose Lodge for 100-150 at 35 cents per plate Sharon Leary was the Wolverine Giris Slate representative. The Giris* State Tea was held at Colon. In May 1963, the unit sent $25 to the Underwar Fund at the Grand Rapids Veterans Facility. Rod and Emma Swadling no longer were not going to manage the loan closet. They asked for a volunteer to do it. At the June 20, 1963, meeting. President Dorothy Kurr stated that she had made 57 trips to the loan closet to loan out articles and 72 trips io accept returns. $122.10 was taken in and $65 paid out for repairs, plus $10 for insurance. It was decided to pay Phy lb Rogers $10 a month to manage the loan closet. Another magazine sale was planned to help cover the repairs and replacements necoeo. On June 25, Commander Glenn Ainslie held a joint meeting concerning the cancella­ tion of the contract with the J.C.a and to an­ nounce thai tne House Committee would han­ dle all rentals. Kitchen cupboards and all other cupboards were to be kept locked. In July the auxiliary put on the Brewer reception, earning $57.38. The revolving emergency fund of $50 for child welfare was established in September 1963. In October, the auxiliary purchased the silverware from the Methodist Church rum­ mage sale. $5 was given to Crusade for Freedom. $5 to CARE and $10 to the Community Fund. This was done at the Nov. 7. 1963. meeting. They also ordered 100 eye snuggers for resale and gave $5 to "Remember-A-Vet.” Three members worked at the V.A. Gift Shop at the V.A. Hospital in Battle Creek They served Christmas dinner to the tool room employees of Hastings Manufacturing for a profit of $48.96. They made up two baskets for needy families at a cost of $19.91. A pancake supper was held in December and a Christmas Party with $1 gift exchange end­ ed the year of 1963. Franklin Beckwith was the mayor of the Ci­ ty of Hastings in 1964. Evelyne Curtis was sent on an errand to the upstairs closet. While she was gone, a short meeting was held and there was a motion to buy Evelyne a gift "not to exceed $5.” No clue was given as to what the gift was. nor was there a note to tell if it was ever received. Five thousand poppies were ordered for May 1964 and $10 was given to the March of Dimes. Sharon Leary was selected to attend Wolverine Giris’ State at the University of Michigan. Jon T Tilburt and Stephen J. Mulder attended Boys' State at Michigan Stale University in Lansing. The birthday dinner was held on March 14. The birthday gift to the legion was $50 They showed a profit of $22.51. On March 21. a flag dedication was held at the special education school. The auxiliary provided the school with a new flag. Members were urged in March 1964, to write letters to Congress protesting a propos­ ed change in the Pledge of Allegiance and the removal of the words "In God We Trust" from our coins. The Giris’ Stale Tea was held April 12. a Father and Son banquet on the 14th and they served E.W. Bliss retirees a Swbs steak din­ ner. earning $16.22. At the May 7. 1964, meeting Commander Glenn Ainslie and Post Finance Officer Lyle Newton served the auxiliary pie. ice cream and ice waler. They also had a Mother and Daughter banouet in May. Sharon WaUdorff was the Giris State representative in 1964. There was an earthquake in Alaska in the spring, and the unit sent $5 lo the Alaska Ear­ thquake Relief Fund The auxiliary placed geraniums on the graves of deceased members for Memorial Day. They also gave the legion $5^ as the se­ cond half of their birthday gift. There were no meetings in July and August. Meetings resumed Sept. 9. At that meeting, they ordered 100 more eye snuggers and gave $25 to the new Hastings Public Library. They held a bake sale on the first Friday in November, clearing $3. Moat of the baked goods were baked in the legion kitchen. Five members worked at the V.A. Gift Shop. Battle Creek. They sent $5 to ’ ' Remember-a- Vet. ” Cartton Grange was hosting the Michigan State Grange Convention in Hastings in November 1964. They needed noon luncheon on Nov. 21. The legion, and the auxiliary worked together on this project. The men received $100 as their share for helping. They were putting in a new sewer and this money helped them to do this. They held a pancake supper in December and served Christmas dinner to the Hastings. Manufacturing Tool Room employees earning $33.27. Lyndon B. Johnson was inaugurated presi­ dent in his own right in January. 1965. The auxiliary unit of Lawrence J. Bauer Post held a rummage sale ($33.16) and the leftovers from the rummage sale were given to Nashville Relief, and held a bake sale ($37.90) in January of 1965. They held a Valentine Dance on Feb. 13 and a George Washington Dance on Feb. 20. Mary Peter­ son’s Orchestra played for the dance and they made a profit of $45.61. Five thousand pop­ pies were ordered for poppy days in May. Ten past commanders answered roll call at the annual birthday dinner and dance March 15. The birthday gift again was $50, with a promise of $50 later. (They gave the second $50 on May6). They served a bowling ban­ quet in May. earning $110. The banquet was prepared by the sports women. Dak’s Bakery roasted the turkeys. Mary Lyn Settles was the C iris' State representative for 1965. When s! e spoke to them on Sept. 24, she suggested that they sponsor a bowling team. No act'on was taken at that time. There were 104 members on April 1. The election in June was not an easy one. Seven persons declined the nomination. Marguerite Beckwith became president by declaration of the body. There were 105 members when meetings began again in the fall of 1965. They chose to sponsor a Camp Fire group and purchased five dozen new cups for the legion kitchen. They were invited to sponsor a Bantam bowl­ ing team as well. Auxiliary members were invited to join the legion in a program to loan from $5 up to pay off the mortgage on the post home with the understanding that it was a loan and would be paid back. They held a homemade candy and bake sale on Nov. 19 at WaUdorffs They earned $39.64 E.W. Bliss was on strike in the fall of 1965. The auxiliary offered wives of Bliss employees a chance to have their dues paid for them with the understanding that they would repay the unit when they were able to do so. They bought 12 dozen bottles of vanilla for resale and adopted the child of an American Indian veteran (age 5-8). The sent $5 to "Remember a Vet.” held a pancake supper and made popcorn balls to sell, earning $7. On Dec 17 they served the Hastings Manufacturing Co. tool room employees Christmas dinner for a profit of $33.97 They also purchased 1.000 operation "Show Your Colors” flags and cards to be used in the schools. The Vietnam War was m progress and con­ cern for United Slates troops was growing when 1966 began. Auxiliary Unit No. 45 con­ tinued to follow its program. They had 101 members in January. Gold Star mother Vesta Birch was honored on Jan. 20. They gave Esther Fett a Life Membership pin at the Feb. 3 meeting. The 8-40 Salon met at Hickory Comers on Feb 22 Members attested and helped with a Games Party at the V.A. Hospital on Feb. 12. The unit sold C.A.R.E. charm bracelets. Each piece was shaped like a tool, a hammer, hatchet a square, a screw driver, pliers, tin snips and the like. The pieces sold for $1 with 65 cents going to C.A.R.E. The pieces were placed on a link chain. They closed the loan closet to the public as of March I, because it was costing more to keep it going than it was taking in. They held a Valentine dance with juke box music and earned $32.66. Lydia Rogers became presi­ dent of the Past Presidents’ Parley The scout troop from Southeastern School needed a flag for the Scout Carnival, which was to be held March 21. The auxiliary voted to buy one for them. They gave the legion $25 with the promise of $50 later when it became available. They raffled a set of melmac dinner service at the dinner. The V.F.W. Auxiliary cooked the dinner. Ray Conlon was the speaker. They burned the mortgage at this dinner. Esther Fen was honored She had worked for 30 years for the auxiliary, held every office or committee chair except for that of president, which she declined to fill on several occasions. The V.A. Hospital in Battle Creek gave an orientation course on March 23 through March 30 to help volunteers to do a better job at the hospital. The unit catered the Pierce-Spencer wed­ ding reception. They served 200 at the church and 75 lo 80 at a buffet dinner at the Pierce Home. They served the junior bowling banquets on April 29 and 30. Bowling banquets were serv­ ed May 10 and May 30. They also served the Camp Fire banquet. They also bought a flag for the Camp Fire grorp. The name of the adopted Indian girt was Deariene Plana. She had a twin sister. It was decided to send both of the girts a birthday girt in June. Carol Bess me r was the Giris' Sate representative ft- 1966. She was the alter­ nate. Gerry Steward was selected to go. but was killed in an automobile accident. A meeting date change was suggested in August 1966. The suggestion was to hold one meeting on the second Thursday of the month. This turned out to be more complicated than at first thought. No action was taken at that time. A raffle of an afghan was begun, with pro­ ceeds to go towards the 1967 legion birthday gift. (They earned $66.75 from this raffle.) Mayor Franklin Beckwith and his wife at­ tended the Oct. 18 potluck held in honor of Boys' and Girls’ Slate candidates They again bought gifts for the V.A. Gift Shop and members helped out with it in November. Evelyne Curtis purchased Christmas gifts for the twin Indian girls and sent a large box of homemade fudge along with the gifts. The unit had a $1 gift exchange Dec. 15 and sent $5 to Remember a Vet. They also served the Hastings Manufacturing tool room Christmas dinner again in 1966. On Jan. 24, 1967, the Past Presidents’ Parley met. They had 14 members. Unit No. 45 ordered 3,500 memorial pop­ pies and 10 large poppies. They held a Chinese auction and raised $9.30. In March and April, they served five din­ ners. The J.C.s were served Swiss steak on March 6. Hastings Manufacturing was served Swiss steak ($52.37 profit), Michigan Bell Telephone, a turkey dinner ($78.79 profit) and Duffy's a ham dinner on Apnl 27 earning $81. The 40 and 8 met at Lyle Netwon's on May 2. 1967. and the 8 and 40 met with Arloa on that date. There was a Father and Son banquet May 9. The auxiliary built a float for the Memorial Day Parade for $25. NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week in TnC MnSilngS Kathleen Beckwith was die Girls’ State representative for 1967. The Indian girls had a birthday in June and gifts were sent to them. There were no meetings in July. There was a joint picnic with the legion Aug. 20. They cleaned out the loan closet in September and served the Women's Relief Corp dinner Oct. 5, earn inp $64. Carol Keeler held a 50th anniversary party for her Barents on Nov. 12, 1967. Initiated on Nov. 16 were Martha Whittem. Stella Cox, Kay Barlow, Blanche Carpenter, Marion Eye, Evelyne Keeler and Zoe Conrad. They had a float in the Christmas parade, rent $5 to Remember a Vet and made up two Christmas baskets for needy families. They had a gift exchange of $1 gifts on Dec. 21. They held an Armed Forces scndoff dinner for 36 people on Jan. 2. 1968 The Jan. 4 meeting was cancelled due to snow. In February they ordered 3.500 memorial poppies. In 1968, the war was still on in Vietnam. 50 years after the end of World War I The unit was still busy with community and veterans' projects. They ordered 49 plaques for resale and 3,500 poppies for May. The birthday din­ ner was held on March 16. Miles Ansbaugh was the speaker. Bud Wolfe's orchestra sup­ plied the music for dancing. The dinner and dance cost each couple $6. There was an afghan raffled at the dance. They cleared $80 on the dinner and dance. Teresa Castleman was the representative to Wolverine Giris' Slate. They donated a wheelchair to Goida Farrell and held a Father and Daughter banquet for the legion on May 14. They sent handker­ chiefs and Mother's Day cards to the V.A. Hospital for veterans to send to their mothers. Gc4d Star mothers were entertained May 16. At the May 2 meeting, three officers wanted to resign, the parliamentarian an executive committee member and the secretary. The unit would not accept the resignations. At the June 6, 1968, meeting it was decided to place a float in the Christmas parade and to donate $25 toward the nativity scene for the Courthouse lawn. The new style hats were en­ dorsed by Unit No. 45. They purchased a small coffee urn. Past Presidents Parley met on Aug. 27. Hags were purchased for four schools in the Hastings system, including one for the high school. Dues were increased from $3 to $3.50 in 1968. The Consumers Powers Company held their retirees dinner on Oct. 30 at the legion. The V.A. Gift Shop was opened on Nov. 11. The unit sent $5 to the Community Fund and $12 to the Armed Forces Send off Com­ mittee. They purchased a folding door for the backroom of the hall for $194.50. half to be put up by the legion. They also decided to buy plaques for the names of the past commanders and past presidents. They served the usual Christmas dinners for organizations and businesses. They held a bake goods and homemade can­ dy sale at the National Bank, earning $ 114. They sent $5 to Remember a Vet. A complete Christmas, including food and toys for one faily was put together. Donation from members were accepted. A veterans family of parents and five children was selected. A $25 gift certificate from JC Penney's was arrang­ ed. The unit purchased meat and some games. The Christian School was given a flag on Dec. 19 Presidents for this period were: 1960, Marguerite Beckwith; 1961, Evelyne Curtis; 1962, Ethel Freeman; 1963, Dorothy Kurr; 1964. Marguerite Beckwith; 1965, Elvira Sayles; 1966, Marguerite Beckwith; 1967, Pearl Ainslie; 1968. Arloa Newton; and 1969. Eleanor Merrick. (To be continued) Refreshing Prints for Spring... ...Curtains, Tablecloths, Pillows, Placemats 33% Off In Stock Patterns Simplicity • McCall’s • Kwik Sew Chuck our ... 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The Jaycecs plan for the event, open to all area children, to be held on an annual basis, said (wganizer Diona Morawski. The group hopes that Kid's Day will grow and more youngsters will become involved. Martde Brumm, 5. takas aim and lofts the ball during the softball throwing contest as organizer Diona Morawski looks on. FOR SALE BY OWNER... Enjoy the openness of the country WITHIN walking distance of Hastings Middle A High School & Central Elementary 1513 SOUTH BROADWAY This immaculate, well-maintained home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a large family room vith fireplace Located in a GREAT neighborhood and priced to sell at only $89,000. Call 948-8496 Two youngsters, having a great time, Maigan Keeler, 5, and Zachary Connor, 6, share a hug at the first annual Jaycee Kid's Day. Dawn Harding pins a ribbon on Drew Cuddahee. 6, a winner in the softball throw for younger children. Lake Odessa NEWS H Fifties Night is to observed at Lakewood UMC Saturday. April 22. On Monday. 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Youngsters had fun Saturday with Easier egg bunts. One was in the village park. This was boated by Felpausch of Lake Odessa. Children of Central UMC had their hunt and party on Saturday forenoon with games, stories, the hunt for two age groups with prizes for select eggs, and goodies to eat. Many out-of-town people were back lo visit their families on Easier weekend. Man and Tracey Grose and twin daughters visited their mother. Mrs. Lyle Faulkner. Jim McDowell and wife were back for the holiday. Priscilla Lane of Lansing came to visit her mother. Rose Lane. Members of the Shuert family came from away to be with their sisters and mothers. At Central United Methodist, the mini­ musical The Easter Basket'’ was performed during the church school hour with the church full for diaglogue and songs. During the wor­ ship hour the chancel choir, the Sonshiners. using handbells to enhance their anthem, and the children’s choir all added music to the service. Delos and Sul Johnson spent the past week in Ohio visiting her mother, Mrs. Fern Shipp. Gerritt Klomp and Willard Brodbeck have been recent Pennock patients. Mary Shoemaker also was hospitalized last week with bronchitis. LaRue and Betty McMillen at Zephryhills hosted daughter Delores of California, Lor­ raine and husband Don a few days. Together they spent other days farther south at a Gulf condo. The Rev. James Kinsey was quoted on the front page of the State Journal in an article bout congregations with less than a hundred members. The plus of small memberships is the persona] touch and closeness while the leaser numbers give fewer with whom to work. Kinsey was quoted in his role as super­ visor of Church of the Brethren parishes in Michigan. Local families of George Jr. and Audrey (DePue) Heiman were notified Sunday of the de*.rh of George earlier that day. He was a retired employee of Consumers Power Com­ pany and a regular al the Ionia High School swim program for seniors, ever since his bypass surgery a few years ago. He was a younger brother of auctioneer J.D. Helman. The United Methodist Women of Central Church will bold a spring breakfast Saturday. April 29 at 9 a.m. The meal will be catered by Roue Hickey. Guests arc welcome The spring CROP Walk will be held on Sunday, April 30. More details will be given next week. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 20, 1995 — Page 11 St. Rose School choral group performs for Hi-Nooners Aller the performance, the Hi-Nooners handed out cookies to the students to thank them for their efforts. A choral group from the St. Rosa School entertained the Hi-Nooners last week with a performance at the United Methodist Church in • Hastings The choir, composed of third- through sixth­ grade students, sang a selection of religious songs for the club members. They were directed by Steve Youngs, who accompanied them on guitar. sorrua uu Dofouh hovtng boon mode In the form* ond condttiont of o certain ntortgogo modo by James C. Curcurc and Bonnie C. Cvrcuro hutbond ond wife. - ol MkMovdlo. Barry County. Michigan. Mor tgagor*. to Mortgage Corporation of America. o > Michigan corporation, ol Troy. Michigan. Mor Igngi". <h*«d fhe 31st day of March. 1994. and - recorded In the office of the tepHter of Det dr. for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the IMi day of April. 1994. In liber Ml of Barry County Becordr. on pope 862. which raid mortgage wor thorooftor ntt^gned to Mortgage Corporation of America, a Michigan corporation acting in in capacity or Trustee under that certain Participation and Servicing Agreement doted or of March 1. 1994. for the benefit of Investors in a group of real estate refuted investments identified os MCA-RFPC Series 1994-71, by amignment doted April 13. 1994. and recorded on July 18. 1994 in the office of the Register of Deeds for said County of Borry in Uber 6»0 of Borry County records, on page 70. on which said mortgage there is claimed to be duo. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest. d*e sum of Forty One Thousand One Hundred Forty . Two and 9B/100 Dollar, ($41,142.98): And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by sold mortgage or any part thereof Now. Therefore, by virtue of the power of safe contained in raid mortgage. and pursuant to the statute of the Stole of Michigan In such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 2b«h day of Moy. 1995. at 10:00 o clock AM. Local Tte-m. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, east door entrance to the Courthouse In Hastings. Ml. of the promises doocribod in sold mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the Interest thereon at Fifteen per cent (15 0%) per annum and oB legal costs. charges and expenses including the attorney fees allowed by low. and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersign ed. necessary to protect its interest in the premises Which sotd promises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, in the County of Berry, and State of Michigan, and described os follows, to-wit: Lot 7 of Willson's Mat of Tumor Lake. According to the recorded plot thereof, os recorded in Liber 5 of plots on page 19. Also commencing at a point "I” of Willson s Plat of Tumor Lake, according to the recorded plot thereof, thence due north along the easterly lino of said Willson Drtvti 199 feet to the point of begin Ring of the following deecription. thence duo north to point of said Willson s Plat of Tumor Lake, thence north 54 degrees 9 minutes X seconds east 203.X foot to point “J" of said Willson s Plat of Tumor Lake thence north 33 degrees 40 minutes oast to a point on sold easterly line of Willson Drive duo so»' from the lot comer on the easterly side of said Wi'lran Drive as common to lots 8 and 9 of WHfson's P.at of Tumor Lake, thence duo oast 900 feet, more or lees, to a point on the easterly line of the following described premises Commencing 1385 feet north 00 degrees 32 minutes west from the southeast comer of Section 23. Town 3 North. Rango 10 West, thence north 00 degrees 32 minutes west on the oast line of 'aid Section 23. 36 rods thence duo west to a point on the oast line of Willson Drive of Willson's Plot of Tumor Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof for the point of beginning of this descrip­ tion. thence due oast 500 feet thence southwesterly to a point on the north lino of Willson Drive of WiHscn s Plot of Tumor Lake, said point being 500 foot due oast of point 1" of said plot, thence west 500 feet to point 1“ of said plat thence due north 211.44 feet to point "K~ of said plat, thence north 54 dogroes 09 mmutos X seconds east 203.50 feet to point "J" ol to»d plat thence north 33 degrees 40 minutes east along rhe southeasterly lino of said Willson Drive to point of bsginning. thence southwesterly along the oast lino of said above referenced promises to o point duo oast from the point of beginning, thence due west 900 feet more or loss, to the point of bogmn Ing. excepting the south 100 feet, due north and south, of the above described metes ond bounds ^Commonly known as 1647 Yankee Springs Rd.. Middlr rifle. Ml 49330 Tax Roll No. 08-16-2404)05-00 During the six (6) months immediately following the solo, the property may be redeemed except that In the event that rhe property is determmed to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. rhe property may be redeemed during the X days im msd’oteh following the sole Dated at Detroit Michigan March 24 1995 Mortgage Corporation of America Trustee Assignee of Mortgagee Randall T LeVassevr (P41712) Attorney for Assignee P.O. Sox 24021 Detroit. Ml 48224 (3i3)e».uu <s-*> The Hi-Nooners enjoyed a hearty pot-luck lunch before the choir's performance. One of the Hi-Noonera, Mary Peterson, (right) joined in the musical fun by pL-ying piano along with the group on one of their songs. Algonquin Lake Community Assoc, to meet cleanup SatunLy, April 22. the spring dinner on Saturday. April 29. (discounts available until the 22nd), the proposed sewer project, and the lake weed treatment New residents arc welcome. The Algonquin Lake Community Assoc (ALCA) will have its spring general member­ ship meeting Thursday. April 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the ALCA Ixxige Agenda items include the spring roadside Real Estate Wanted Professional seeks residence in 4th Ward or rural area, Hastings Schools S80K + -. 20% on contract with 5 yr. balloon. Send proposals to... Box 369 c/o J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 - NOTICE - The Hope Township Board of Trustees has hereby amended Resdlution Nd. 91-3-A3 regar­ ding the fee structure used by the custodian of the records by the following: Zoning Ordinance: I..... .‘15.00 Land Use Plan ..................... *10.00 Shirley R. Case. Hope Twp. Clerk WANTED Painting _ Interior/Exterior Deck ... Preserving Driveway ... Sealing — 20 Years Painting Experience — Ken Kidder Secretaries’ Week 948-8214 |^\ BOSSCS—Honor your IjJ secretary by submitting his or her name in the... NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS ^Banner Secretaries i' Contest Notice is hereby given that the Bany County Ptannino'Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on April 24, 1885 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Michigan The subject of the public hearing will be the considera­ tion of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry Coun­ ty Zoning Ordinance, as amended: I 3 names will be B y-------------drawn and those MAP CHANGE - A-5-95 Request to rezone property in Sec. 35, Carlton Township: The W 1/2, NW 1/4, SEC. 35, T4N, R8W (see outlined area on map)This map is a portion of the Official Zon­ ing Map of Cartton Twp., Barry County. Michigan FROM A TO AR. All of the above mentioned property Is located In Carlton Twp., Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard al the above mentioned time and place. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services. such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/ hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser­ vices should contact the County of Barry by wnting or call the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 - (616) 948-4891 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Or dinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St.. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 800 a.m. to 500 p.m (dos­ ed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information Nancy L Boersma. Barry County Cleric OK & azo-osj 3 will receive valuable prizes from local merchants 't - II including: • Mary’s Hair • Barlow Florist and • Lifestyles Christian Bookstore •McDonald’s and Nails of Hastings • Bosley Pharmacy • Hastings Chrysler •County Seat •JCPenney • Hodges Jewelry • Gilmore Jewelers • Mexican •Arby’s •Felpausch ••ICS ICS Travel Connexion Names will be announced in the April 21 issue of the Banner. {"Secretary Name__________________________________ Mail or fax us your secretary’s name by Monday, April 24. Fax Number 945-5192 [ Boss Name___ ___________________________________ j Company ________________________________________ I Telephone_______________________________________ • BANNER. 1952 N Bnwdwxy P O. Box 188 j Hastings. MI 49058 —or FAX to 945-5192 —or DROP OFF at the Banner office �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 20, 1995 Delton-Kellogg High School creates Sports Hall of Fame The athletic department of Delton- Kellogg High School has announced the creation of a Sports Hall of Fame in memory of John Whitledge, a former three-spon athlete at the school who died in 1990. The athletic department will initiate its charier members January 12, 1996. The nominations will come from the Delton community and anyone with knowledge of the history of Delton athletics from the early 1930s. according to Athletic Director Karen Leinaar. The department is seeking nominations for persons meeting at lez^. one of the following criteria to be considered in the inaugural group being entered into the Hall of Fame. 1: a former athlete with special state-wide recognition as a high school athlete. 2: a farmer athlete who was outstanding on a high school team. 3: a former athlete who was outstanding on a college team. 4: a former coach whose coaching contri­ butions stand out among his peers. 5: a community person who has con­ tributed to Delton-Kellogg High School sports, but does not necessarily qualify oth­ erwise. The selection committee is made up of the varsity coaches with the final selection being made in November and the induction at the Delton vs. Hackett varsity basketball game Jan. 12, 1996. Nominations of persons worthy of this honor should be sent with a complete re­ sume and sport or appropriate photograph to HMI OF " TUB PANTHIRO Whitledge earned ‘everything he received’ John Whitlcdge was a three-sport student-athlete at Delton-Kellogg High School in the early 1980’s. He graduated as the class valedictorian in 1983. Following graduation he attended the University of Michigan where he was a football walk-on as a quarterback for Bo Shembechler from 1983 to 1987. He played behind football superstar Jim Harbaugh. Whitlcdge. whose sister Vai is the wife of Delton varsity football Rob Hecthius. died of cancer in 1990. Karen Leinaar. the athletic director at DKHS. said she knew Whitledge well. "1 saw him on the athletic field almost every night. He was everything a good kid could be. He was polite, friendly, courteous, scholarly... a real gentleman.” Leinaar said Whitledge worked for everything he received in his life. "He was a walk on at MSU and never played a down in the four years he was there, but he never gave up trying to be the best. "He is the guy we talk about when we tell our kids they can achieve anything they want to do. John worked hard to get where he did. He never stopped striving to reach his goals,” Leinaar said. Whitledgc wrestled, played football and tennis and ran track in high school. He was selected honorable mention as a quarterback in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Coach Heethius said Whitledgc wu • good student with natural talent. “I remember that he was an All-league tennis player in the final season Delton had tennis. He wu a fine athlete.'* Whitiedge went on to graduate with honors from MSU and received a Masters in Business Administration from Indiana University. Vai Heethuis, sister of John Whitiedge, with husband Rob Heethuis, the varsity football coach at Delton-Kellogg High School and Athletic Director Karen Leinaar. feel the Sports Hal! of Fame will be a fitting tribute to Whitledge Leinaar, in care of DKHS. 327 N. Grove St. Delton, MI. 49046. The deadline for nomi­ nations of the inaugural group is Oct. 1. 1995. This will be an annual event, according to Leinaar. with nominations being sought on a yearly basis by the athletic department for Hall of Fame candidates. Lantinga and Cook win four No. 1 finishes Delton girls thrash Plainwell, TK, take second in Hastings relays Surrendering only two firn-place finuhes to Plainwell and three lo Thomappie-Keilogg. Monday night, the Delton girts track team scored 100-plua points twice in the same night for a pir of dual wins The Lady Panthers defeased Plaktweil 103­ 25 and TK 102-26. The 400-meter run was woo by Sam Lanunga with a 1:04.98 elapsed lime and she followed II with a 27.55 time in the 200-IMr dash. Both <18 Ma times came after winning the 100-meter dash with a 1199 time and as the final leg in Ute 400meter relay. Amy Cook was also a four gold winner by taking the 100- and 300-meter hurdles in times of 15 JI and 48.25 as well as the long jump and as pen of the 1600-meter relay ream. Winning firsts in field events against Plainwell were Holly Slap tn the discus with a throw at 100 feet. 6.5 inches. Cook In the long jump with a leap ot 16 feet. 25 inches and Katie Maneson in the shot pul with a throw at 33 feet. 9 Inches. Plainwell woo the high jump with a height of 4 feet. 10 inches and T-K won it in their dual with DK with a height of 4 feet. 8 inches In the distance relays Cl arissa Hammond. Sonja Robertson. Angie Lillibridge and Amanda Valazquez placed first in the 3200meters with a time of 11:19.5. Sarah Doele, Valazquez, Nicole Moss and Cook were first in the 1600-meter relay at 4:33.9 and Jenl Bourdo. Dock, Kim Cole and Nicole Berge won the 800-meter relay at 1:59.16. Thomappie-Kellogg won the 3200-meter relay in their dual with Delton with a time of 11:00. Winning the 400-meter sprint relay was the team of Matteson. Bourdo, Moss and Lantinga at 53.63 seconds. In the distance events. Angie Lillibridge won bc*h the 3200- and 1600-meter runs with time* of 12:42.27 and 5:56.12 respec­ tively. Jessi Davis won the 800-meter run for TK and Missy Nally won the run for Plainwell. Coach Jim Gibson said lie was very ex­ cited about bow well the team is doing this season with some of the athletes already showing times which put them in state­ level competition. Tm very happy with them and they are Antonio Llceaga rounds the final comer In the 3200-meter relay at the Caledonia Co-ed relays last Thursday. Delton placed second In the relays behind Caledonia. Katie Matteson passes otl the baton to the waiting hand of Jesse Young in the special relay lor competitors In field events just doing outstanding. They have got to be the fastest team I’ve had in my years here.” the coach said. Placing second for the Panthers versus Plainwell was Matteson in the discus and 100-meter dash, Kim Cole in the long jump. Moss in the 100-nv ter hurdles and 400-meter dash. Slap ir the shot put, Clarissa Hammood in the 1600- met er run, Doele in the 300-meter hurdles, Liz Kendall in the high jump and S'acy Hammood in the 3200-meter run. Stacy Hammond, a veteran cross country runner, finished second In the 3200-meter run against Plainwell, Monday. Saxon softball team wins two over Maple Valley Hastings varsity softball team brought three runs across the plate in the first, third and fourth innings in game one of a double beader with Maple Valley on its way to a 12-1 win, Monday afternoon In the nightcap, the Lady Saxons scored seven runs in the second inning on its way loan 11-1 win over the Lady Lions. In game one. Amanda Jennings earned the win. surrendering only two hits in the fiveinning game. She had six strike outs and one walk. At the plate. Janette Jennings had a single and a double for three runs batted in and Tammi Kelly had a single and a double for one RBI. Amanda Jennings had a single and twe RBIs in the game. In the nightcap Janette Jennings went the distance giving up two hits, walking two and striking out seven. Amanda Jennings had a hit and three RBL and Mandy Russell and Mandy Watson each had a single and an RBI. Denise Heath had a pair of singles. The Lady Saxons have an overall record of 5-2 and will host the Hastings Invitational Softball Tournament, Saturday, Hastings Men’s Softball League to meet The Hastings Men’s Softball League will hold its next mming May 2. in room 182 at Hastings middle school at 7 p.m. AO managers art requested to be at this meeting along with their $435 entry fee. Any questions, call Tim Girrbach at 945-3911 after 5 p.m. Clarissa Hammond was third in the 800meter run. Carol Johnson was third in the high jump and Kendall was third in the 200rreterdash. At the Hastings relays, Saturday, Delton came in second three points behind Battle Creek Lakeview with 53 points Delton finished first with Matteson and Slap throwing a combined 170 feet. 5 inches in the discus and 62 feet. 6 inches in the shot put. The 1600-meter team of Matteson, Ve­ lazquez, Cook and Lantinga placed first with a time of 4:22 and the shuttle hurdle relay team taking a first-place finish as well. Hastings JV split with Maple Valley The Hastings junior varsity baseball team dropped a 12-1 decision to Maple Valley. Monday night, but recovered to win the nightcap in the doubleheader 4-3. Eric Greenfield took the loss in the first game, going two innings, giving up three hits, four walks and striking out one. Ed Vandermolen came on in the third and pitched four innings, giving up eight hits, walking four and striking out four. Matt Moore bad a single and an RBI in the game and Greenfield had a double. Josh Storm earned his first win of the sea­ son in game two. working five and a third innings, giving up two hits, striking out six and walking six. Matt Moore earned the save with a strike out and a fly out in the final inning. Josh Richie blasted a two-run round trip­ per and Storm had a single as both teams had only two hits in the game. Hastings was aided by four Lion errors in the night cap. The team is 2-3 this seawxi and will be ai the Lakewood Invitational. Saturday. Saxon girls 10th in Hastings Relays Saturday The Hastings girls track team finished 10th at the Hastings Relays, Saturday, with strong piacings in the 800-meter sprint med­ ley. 400-meter relay and 3200-meter relay. Lakeview won the relays with 56 points, followed by Delton with 53. Lansing Wa­ verly with 46 and Ixiwell with 43. The lady Saxons garnered 15 points in the 15-school invitational. The 800-meter sprint medley team of Sarah McKinney. Anne Burghdoff, Rachel Dreyer and Lori Maiville placed third with a time of 2:00.72 and the 400-meter team of Dreyer. McKinney. Beth Sonsmilh and Emily Dipert took third with a time of 53.96. The 3200-meter relay team of Maiville, Katie Thomas. Sarah Roush and Charissa Shaw placed fifth with a time of 11:11.02. The 4000-meter medley team of Thomas, Burghdoff. Roush and Shaw placed sixth at 14:34.08. Although Hastings didn't place in the top five in the discus. Sherry Anger had the longest throw of the day with a heave of 95 feet. 10 inches. Saxon boys 3rd in 57th Annual Hastings Relays Hastings boys track team nnished third behind front-running Charlotte and No. 2 St. Joseph in the 57th Annual Hastings Relays. Saturday. Charlotte finished with 81 points, followed by St. Joseph with 45 and Hastings and Comstock with 39 points apiece. Fifteen schools took part in the relays. Hastings' lone gold medal came in the pole vault as Tom Sorenson cleared 14 feet, a personal best, and Kenn Cross cleared 10 feet for a combined 24 feet total. The Saxons placed second in the 4 by 110-meter shuttle hurdle relay with a time of 1 minute, 6.78 seconds. The team consisted of Jacob Miller, Teague O’Mara. Paul Koutz and Derek Chandler. The sprint medley team of Devan Endres, Derek Chandler. Mike Opoiski and Robert Wager finished third at 1:40.8. Wager and Chandler teamed up for a third-place finish in the long jump with a combined 37 feet, 3.75 inches. The Saxons placed fourth in the high jump with Tom Pratt and Nick Lewis both clearing 5 feet. 10 inches and the 4 by 200meter relay team of Endres, Chandler. Opoiski and Wager finishing in a time of 1:34.8. The 4 by 100-meter relay team of Chandler. Opoiski. Wager and Matt Kirkendall placed sixth with a time of 46.4. The Saxons are at Rainwell. Wednesday, for a meet. Free youth baseball clinic scheduled for April 22 A free baseball clinic for boys and girls ages 16 and younger will be held Saturday. April 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Fish Hatchery Park. Hastings. In case of rain, the clinic will be moved inside at the high school gym. Team players from the Michigan Bank Cals will conduct the clinic and will teach basics such as pitching, hitting and throwing. In addition lo instructions from the Michigan Battle Cats, all clinic participants will receive a free t-shirt and a voucher for a complimen­ tary ticket to the home game of their choice There will also be ocher activities and refreshments at the clinic Sponsors of the free baseball clinic arc Felpausch Food Centers. Hershey’s. Jay’s Snacks, the Bank Creek Enquirer, and the Midwest Diamond Professional Baseball Ctab. Free baseball clinics will also be held May 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at Marshall Athletic Field; June 10 from 9-11 a m. at Heritage Park in Coldwater: June 10. 9-11 a.m. at Delton Middk School Field; July 8 from 8 a.m. to noon at Vicksburg High School Field; July 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at McAuliffe Field in Albion; and August 5 from 10 to noon at C.O. Brown Stadium in Bank Creek. The final baseball clinic at C.O. Brown Stadium will be conducted by the entire Battle Cats team and coaching staff, which includes former major leaguers Darrell Evans and Rick Wise �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 20. 1995 — Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Wrdnnda, P.M. Final Standing. Vinwys Subic. 7SW-S2W; Hair Care Center 74-54; Friendly Home Panics 72U-55H; Mnce’t Pharmacy 72-56. H & S Machine 6715-6014; Eye and Em Specialist, 6416-6315. Nashville Family Chiropractic Center 5»-7O; Misfits 57^-70*7; Lifestyles 5114-7616; Valley Really 47-81 High Games and Series — K. Sutfin 193-542; P Smith 203-531; E Vanesse IF7482. E. Ulnck 163-439; D Moore 160-400; J Gardner 135-345; B Vrogindewey 156-418; R Kuempel 161-377; P. Frederickson 156418; B Estep 147414 B. Hathaway 186; B Wilson 165; N. Varney 161; D. Burns 152; C Stuart 466 Monday Mixers Michelob 72*-5I*; Three Pomes Tack 71-53; Hastings Bowl Sisters 71-53; Rowd«e Gtrif 67*-56*; Hamler Tours 65-59; TM Lassies 64-60; Mr. Bruces 62*-6l*; Girrbachs 60-64; Jo s Bookkeeping 54-70; Unique Washtub Duo 53*-7O*; Deweys Auto Body 53-71; Outward Appearance 50-74. Good Gmr. — D. Gross 153; L Perry 159; H. Hewitt 169; C. Trumbull 132; B. Johnson 174; F Schneider 164; S. Nash 157; R Davenport 180; F G.rrbach 179; R Pitts 147; B. Anders 172; S. Solmes 144; M. Snowden 163. Good Games and Series - R Shapley 209-520; J. McMillon 178-518; M Kill 181-501; D. Kelley 182-536; S. Nevins 190-508; N Morgan 196451; S. Lancaster 200-518; V. Carr 185490. Thursday Angeb Ray James Elec. 8642; Outboard Inn 80*45*; Big B's 7058; Nashville Chiro 66-62; Melaleuca Inc 61 *-66*; Ups and Downs 61-67; Cedar Creek 49-71; Trouble Shooters 28-92 Good Games and Series — D. Brooks 184; S. Rose 162; B Hughes 208-200-547; K. Leinaar 164; L. Apsey 196-527; B Weiler 179479; B. Cuddahee 196 524; S. Snider 168; J. Hurless 183; D Snider 161; B Moody 210; S Sebastian 202; Joey 137; B Faul 181 S. Varney 163; P Champion 173443; K. Carr 172; S. Everett 154; S. Greenfield 174487; C. Guernsey 202; C Burpee 162; S Dunn 166; L Tilley 180 Thursday A.M. Final Standings Hummers 77-51; Hastings Bowl 69-59; Thomappie Trading Post 68*-59*; Bosleys 66*-6l*; Varneys 66*-61*; Leftovers 64*-63*; Slow Pokes 64-64; Question Marks 63*-64*; Algonquin Farm 59*-68*; Le Harves 58*-69*; Nite-NGaies 56*-7l*; Valley Realty 50-78. Good Games and Series — K. Thomason 206-520, F Ruthruff 204-507; J Lewis 179-504; M Atkinson 187-500; C Stuart 180479; P Hamilton 180447; B. Norris 183446; S. Lambret 175437; I Ruthruff 164437; C. Ryan 149419; S Salazar 170418. B Estep 145414; P Johnson 153404; P Rumsey 145-390; M Dull 142-389; D. Collier 140-372; B. Bodo 118-322; J. Piper 128-303; F Schneider 203; S. Dryer 154; B Sexton 150; C Clouse 145; L. Johnson 141; L Allen 140; 1. Seeber 130 Load Hogs 54-66; Misfits 54-66. Beginners 51 *-68*. Hooter Crew 50-70; Undecided 48-72; Really Rottens 46*-73*; 9 and a Wiggle 45-75. Womens High Game and Series — b Moody 212-599; K Sutfin 210-548; L Tilley 212-509; D Lambeth 179-509. D Van Campen 174497; M Snyder 174495; D Krallman 165461. C Wilcox 164457; S Snider 153453; M Hodges 162436. S Howell 144-389. L. Friend 134-390; M Bnggs 168; L Davis 166; P Miller 154 Mens High Games and Series — K Lambeth 223-558; G. Godbey 201-555; D Barnes 193-551; R Fay 202-545; D Vickers 201-540; B Rentz 172-510; B Hodges 187-508; R. Snyder ’ll 176490; J Davis 171474; R. Link 205; R Bowman 201; D Welsch 195; R. Snyder 11 183; R Swift 178; F. Mead 175; S. Krallrnan 166; B. Howell 141 Tuesday Mixed Gillens Construction 49-23; Woodmansee Construction 44-28; Consumers Concrete 42-30; Pin Seekers 42-30; Lil Demons 36-35; Thomappie Lake Trading Post 32-40; Black Sheep 3141; Country Bumpkins 3042; Neil’s Printing 28-4/,; MasotVDavis Line 27-45. Lost Points 1. Mens High Gaines & Series D. Vickers 204; P. Scobey 214; D. Blakely 235; H. Bowman 205; D. Hause 188; D. Gillons 167451; S. Hyde 173; B. Johnson 192-508. Womens High Games & Series V. Brown 185; B. Norris 182; J. Homing 179-503; V. Horning 187; C. Reed 203; A Nichols 182, B Wilkins 215. Bow lereites Hecker Ins 73-55; Kent Oil 67-57; D J Electric 62*-6l*; Dorothy's Hair Styling 59-69; Carlton Ccnim Txc. 57-67; Bennett In­ dustries 53*-7O'j. Good Garnc* & Series: G. Potter 177434; E. Ulrich .47-520; B. Hathaway 176. S Mer rill 182476; B. Schultz 139; S Drake 186467; W. O'Dell 137-384; J. Pettengill 162-389; J Gardner 149-381 YMCA Women’s Volleyball League Team W-L ICS ................................................................... 204 Hastings Burial Vault..................................... 18-6 Ray James Elec................................................ 17-7 Ranger Tool and Die ................................14-10 Goodenough Goodies.................................. 12-12 BWA.................................................................11-13 McDonalds........................................................9-15 Hanover House/Garrison............................. 9-15 Backe Construction........................................ 6-18 Title Office....................................................... 4-20 Saxon baseball team gets wins over ‘94 State Class B runner up, Maple Valley Travis Moore slugged a shot through the middle off Grand Rapids Catholic Central's ace pitcher with two on and one out in the bottom of (he seventh inning io give Hastings varsity baseball team a 6-5 win over the Cougars, Saturday. The win. against last year's Class B state runners up. was the first win fix the Saxons in five tries. The Saxon varsity team also defeated Maple Valley In a non-confcrence game. Monday 12-5 lo make its season record 24 overall The Saxons tact the opening game of the season 8-6 in extra innings to Wayland. Wednesday and both ends of a doublehcadcr 12-0 and 4-3 to Otsego. Thursday. The young Saxon team also lost the first game against Catholic Central 11-2. before pulling out the win. The winning run was set up in the bottom of the seventh inning when Chad Greenfield led off with a walk and Joe Rodriguez laid down a bunt single. They were moved up a base on Chris Miller's sacrifice bunt which was when thp Cougar's ace was called upon. Nichols got the win from the mound, giving up nine hits and striking out three. "It was a tremendous ball game." said coach Jeff Simpson. "The Cougars tied the game in the top of the seventh at 5-5, and our kids went up there thinking they could win and they did. Nick Thorton. Josh Hanford. Greenfield, Rodriguez and Moore ell had hits in the game with Miller. Rodriguez and Hanford earning RBls. Moore had the hot bat. going 2-3 with two RDIs and die game-winning hit. In the opener. Dan Sherry took the loss from the mound, but was also responsible for both of Hastings' runs with a two-run blast which was still climbing through the trees as it left the field. Miller and Greenfield also had hits for the Saxons. Hastings lost to Otsego in the first game, Thursday, with Sherry and Thorton notching the only hits as the Saxons got behind early in the game and were unable to mount an offense. In game two against the Bulldogs. Jon Lawrence kept the Saxons in the game, giv­ ing up only five hits and walking three. Otsego was able to scratch across an extra run late in the game ft* the win. The team will host the Hastings Invi­ tational. Saturday with the fist game scheduled for 9 a.m. on the baseball diamond. <> KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING Thanks to MDA research, lor more than a mdbon Americans affected by neuromuscular diseases, the future looks brighter than ever MOR' Museum* Dyslropfty Association 1-800-572-1717 sunuay .^ngm mixeu Fearsome 4 7644; Freemans 7545; H C L 7446; Alley Cats 718484; Diehards 66*-53*; Holey Rollers 66-54; B.S.en 65-55; Friends 6i-59; Tasmanian's 60-60; Rookies 99*40*; Dynamites 57*-62*; 4 DAYS ONLY THURS., FRI., SAT. & SUN. APRIL 20,21, 22 and 23 9 3,RILANNI VERS ARY PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION,’JNE 5. 1995 BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT Two vacandos lor alx yoar tarms Interested candidates must file a petition containing 50 signatures ot registered voters no later than: 4:00 P.M. May 8. 1995 at the BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 535 W. Woodlawn Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-9545 Candidates may obtain petition forms at the Barry ISD Office. "Members re elected by re;re$ent«h»es from local boards. - PUBLIC NOTICE JTPA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The CJhoun Intermedutte School District on the behalf of the Barry Branch and Calhoun Private Industry Council and Chief Elected Officials, is in the process of procuring bids for the operatioo of activities and services to be funded by Titles HA. I1C. and III of the Job Training Partnership Act. The Titk HA Programs arc designed to train economically disadvantaged adults for entry into the unsubsidized labor force The Title 1IC Program will provide year round train­ ing to economically disadvantaged youth The Titk HI Program is designed to provide retraining, and various readjustment services to dislocated workers. These programs will be offered during Program Year 1995. which begins on July I. 1995. and ends on June 30. 1996. A Request for Proposal (RFP) Package has been developed to secure bids for the operation ot the JTPA Programs. The RFP Package details the guidelines and procedures for submitting proposals If your agency is interested in submitting a proposal for the program please notify the office by either FAX (616-965-6669) or telephone (616-965-0521). The RFP will be availabk on high density. Word Perfect diskettes, upon request An RFP Package or diskette will be mailed to your agency A Bidder's Conference will be conducted on April 28. 1995. at 9 30 a m. m the second floor Conference Room of Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium Administrative Offices (68 East Michigan Mall. Downtown Bank Creek) This will be the only opportunity to ask questions about the RFP Completed proposals are due by 3:30 pm on May 12. 1995 Proposals submitted after the established deadline will not be accepted Calhoun Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer This information is available in alter­ native formats, such as large rype or on tape, upon request of Mid Counites Consortium or through the Michigan Relay System (voice of TDD at 1-800-649-3777). 25*0FF ANY SINGLE REGULAR-PRICED PURCHASE THURS., FRI., SAT. & SUN. APRIL 20, 21, 22 and 23 5~-g» orn » FAflft Satv-tor 4 SuMar *5* X JI 22 I 23 *«*•» M wgu* C"CC c~y ana10 JCPr**! "Mttn an MnC *»pnea tvMt «eOewj on nm m muntxM ot tao O' no evaomo* mcbmb 25S oft tno <vducac pneo J5S of Oom not io **• RdMcm ■ iima mo Rs Caaooaca Depanrwnt on Ssun «sut Moom WMKcm c-nut Rsucmt ”o«s me Sun* tanne «ov* '«>«*’ *o F«s TSOrtMNO CSSCC <X CoUKQ OUtW HON HOCwM Or GuCC> ElOzN SeHCA Anxm Co md Hugo Moi v » cooUnmoa w«< atM» coupon o' ctiof Osdn puniMan m mooct to •mwn HOURS: Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. JCPenney o o ■ N o n ■ <a M T- DOWNTOWN HASTINGS J �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 20, 1995 Another convict’s sentence reduced for being excessive A Hickory Corners man sentenced in 1993 to 48 to 72 months in prison for trying to Meal tools and helping a prisoner escape from jail had his sentence reduced Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. Visiting Judge Patrick McCauley of Kalamazoo said the Michigan Appeals Court asked him to re-sentence Russell M Walers Jr.. 25. because his original sentence was excessive Judge Richard Shuster, who did the origi­ nal sentencing, gave Waters 16 to 24 months in prison on an attempted larceny charge and 32 to 48 months on a charge of attempted escape The sentences, which were the max­ imums possible, were to run consecutively. Shuster said at the time that the heavy sentences were to deter further escapes from the jail. The Appeals Court ruled, however, that Shuster over-emphasized the deterrent by giving Waters the maximum sentence on the larceny charge. McCauley shortened the sentence on that charge to six to 24 months in prison. Waters has already served 12 months in prison. He was given six months credit on the larceny charge. The balance of his days served will be applied toward the escape charge. Waters pleaded guilty in April 1993 to a charge of attempted escape and attempted larceny tn a storage building. Waters' pleas were made as part of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor s Office In exchange, the prosecutor dropped charges of breaking and entering, converting stolen property, aiding mother prisoner s es­ cape and malicious destruction of a building. Waiers admitted during his plea that be and Delton resident Herbert M. Blain Jr.. 21. broke into a storage building on Patterson two months before and took some tools. He also lokl the court that he helped Blain escape from the Barry County Jail in March by hiding cement blocks that Blain dug out of the wall of the cell. Blain was recaptured in May and was sen­ tenced two months later to a total of 68 to 108 months in prison on charges of escape, stealing a pickup truck, and receiving and concealing stolen property. Ai other recent court business: • A 30-year-old Dowling man stood mute to charges he sexually molested and area woman in December. Sentencing was set for Apnl 27. COURT NEWS: Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Perry R. Hardin. Hardin is charged with third-degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for sexually penetrating the victim, who was reportedly incapacitated. A May 11 pre-trial was set. • A 19-year-old Galesburg man stood mule to charges he broke into a Prarievillc Township home in March and is a habitual offender. Not guilty pleas were entered on Michael E. Diamond s behalf. Diamond faces a charge of first-degree home invasion, which is punishable by up to 20 years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, with a 1994 con­ viction for breaking into an automobile. The habitual charge can raise the maximum sen­ tence on the other charge by one-and-onehalf times. A May 4 pre-tnal was scheduled • An 18-year-old Nashville resident who pleaded guilty earlier this month to breaking into a Nashville store in January was granted YTA status under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. The act allows youthful first-time offend­ ers to be put on probation and eventuaUy have their records cleared if they complete probation successfully. Dustin L. Fletcher was ordered to serve three years on probation, with the first 30 days spent in the Barry County Jail. He was also ordered to pay restitution and $1,000 in coats. Fletcher told the court during his plea that he helped two other people burglarize the store. He said he dropped them off, drove around while they broke into the store, and then picked them up. • A July 10 trial was scheduled for a 22year-dd Middleville man accused of break- Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...TheHastinas. BANNER • 945-9551 Mhcellaneotci BEDROOM SET 7 piece oak finish with vanity, end tables and firm nuuresses. 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CARD OF THANKS The family of Lisa Rodriguez, with our hearts full of love, wish to thank our family, friends and TRUCK CAMPER White, cab neighbors, for being there for us over for a long box truck, 3 in our time of sorrow. We have burner gas stove with oven, been so overwhelmed by your furnace, sleeps 4. Lots of storage many acts of kindness and space, closet, porta potty, fold sympathy. down ublc. gas refrigerator and Special thanks to Beeler freezer See at 430 N. Airport Funeral Home, Rev. Lynn Rd. Hastings. 3rd house from Wagner for your comforting M-37. For more information call words, the pallbearers, and 945 2090 or 623-8143 Bryon, Narine, Deb and Sue, you are special people. May God For Sale bless you always. Bill and Sally Rodriguez 3-PIECE LIVING ROOM And Family. SET Couch, love scat & chair. Beautiful two-tone earth colors. 2 months old, will sell every­ Iitt\iut s\ Service thing for $275. 1-517-699-4148 BEAUTIFUL WALNUT BEDROOM outfit. 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He is charged with breaking into the car wash, which carries a 10-year maximum sentence, and breaking into a coin box there, which is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail or a $250 fine. Timm is also charged with maliciously causing more than $100 in damage to car wash, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. In addition, he faces two counts of receiv­ ing and concealing more than $100 in stolen property, punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2,500 fine, or both, and ab­ sconding while on bond, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He stood mute to the charges last week and not guilty picas were entered on his be­ half. Not guilty pleas were also entered for an­ other 22-year-okl Middleville man accused of breaking into the car wash. Russell D. Drake is charged with breaking into the car wash, which is a possible 10­ year offense, and breaking into a coin box there, which is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail or a $250 fine. He is also charged with maliciously caus­ ing more than $100 in damage to car wash, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or btxh, and stealing more than $100 in property from the business, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2,500 fine. Drake also faces two counts of receiving and concealing more llun $100 in stolen property, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a S2.500 fine, or txxh. A pre-trial was scheduled fix May 11. • Four members of a Hastings family ac­ cused of resisting police and being disor­ derly last May were convicted in a four-day jury trial. John H. Maclcod. 52, was found guilty of resisting and obstructing police officers, a high-court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison or a $1,000 fine. He was also convicted of disorderly conduct Linda S. Maclcod. 40. was found guilty of resisting police, assault, which is a misde­ meanor punshabH by up to 90 days in jail or a $100 fine or both, and being disorderly. Susan L. Maclcod, 24. was convicted of forcibly assaulting a police officer, which carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison or a $ 1.000 fine or both, and disor­ derly conduct Kimberly L. Maclcod was found guilty of Heid also faces counts he assaulted the owner of the car and a woman, which are misdemeanors punishable by a maximum of 90 days in jail or a $500 fine, or both. A pre-trial was scheduled for May 4. • Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of a 25-ycar-old Portage man accused of writing two bogu* checks in February. James C. Kendall faces two counts of writing checks, worth more than $5,000. to an area business with no checking account. Those charges are punishable by up to two years in prison or a $500 fine. A May 4 pre-trial was scheduled. Luke Mathews appears at his arraignment in 56th District Court Monday afternoon after a five-hour standoff with police in Nashville Saturday night. Nashville man arrested after hostage situation A 34-year-old Nashville man was arraigned Monday in Barry County District Coun oo kidnapping and rape charges after a five-hour standoff with police Saturday night al a Nashville party store. Luke Mathews wu arraigned oo charges of kidnapping, three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and possession of a firearm in the commission ol a felony. Authorities said Luke Mathews. 214 E. State Si., apparently entered the South End Party Store just before 9 p.m. Saturday and pointed a semi-automatic rifle al the IS-yearold female clerk. It wu reported that he told her to call the emergency 911 number. Authorities said the man held the clerk hostage and sexually assaulted her until about 1 a.tn.. when he released her during negotiations with police at the scene. The authorities included Nuhville police. Michigan State Police from the Hastings post, a special K-9 unit and a special SWAT team from Lansing. There were two separate incidents that led to Mathews being charged, police said. Earlier Saturday afternoon in Nashville he allegedly molested a 7-year-oid girt. Authorities said they are investigating reports that Mathews has prior offenses in Indiana. They also are probL.g reports that be had served time in prison while in Indiana Police said they believe Mathews had previous convictions of sex offenses against children. Mathews reportedly said he wu seeking h tip for his problems when he kidnapped the clerk and held her hostage in the store. He Is being held in the Barry County jail oo $125,000 bond. A treliminary exam in district court has been scheduled for Friday disorderly conduct. Sentencing was scheduled for April 20. • A 32-year-old Delton man pleaded guilty during bis arraignment to charges be resisted police and drove with a suspended driver's license in February. William P. Whalen pleaded guilty to re­ sisting and obstructing police and driving with a suspended driver's license, second of­ fense, as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor. tn exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge Whalen possessed forged license plates and several traffic citations that are pending against Whalen. Resisting police is a iigh-court misde­ meanor puni^aablc by up to two years in prison or a $1,000 fine.’ hiving with a sus­ pended license, second affensc. is a misde­ meanor with a maximum sentence of one year in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both. Possessing forged license plates is a felony punishable by one to five years in prison or a $500 to $5,000 fine, or both. I h ip Wanted POLICE BEAT: Vandals damage mailboxes in Hope Twp. HOPE TWP. — Mailboxes at a dozen areas homes were damaged by vandals early Saturday morning, state police at the Hastings post report. At least one homeowner had his mailbox taken off its post and thrown down the road, police said. The victims' homes were on Schultz, Cedar Creek. South Broadway and Pntchardville roads. The mailboxes were damaged between 2 and 8 a.m., troopers said. Road Commission’s chainsaw stolen BALTIMORE TWP. — A $150 chainsaw wu stolen Friday from a wort tile on Bild Road, report deputies al the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Employees from the County Road Commission were clearing a downed tree from the roadway when they set a chainsaw down near the tree, troopers said. Half an hour later, they discovered the chainsaw had been stolen by passersby DIE REPAIR. $16.70 per hour Journeyman or 8 yean experi­ ence. 517-333-2660__________ Car parts stolen from storage garage HASTINGS — The theft of $450 in car parts from a storage garage on Arthur Drive wu reported recently, said troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings. Thieves reportedly stole two aluminum Corvette wheels and a Corvette intake GOV’T NOW HIRING. $11.800-$122,000 ♦ benefits. No experience ok. Call toll free 1-800-378-4901 Ext J-1351. manifold. A truck parked oo the property also wu vandalized. The parts were rtolen between November and April 15, troopers said. NOW HIRING, $420 PER WEEK TO START! CUSTOMER SERVICE. Local factory outlet now has 13 immediate openings in it's Customer Service Department, must be a high school graduate A be able to start immediately, excellent benefit package, A monthly profit sharing. For interview call 616-948-8456 between llam-5pm._________ Teen hurt in single-car accident RUTLAND TWP. — A Hastings teenager was hurt Monday in a car crash on Yeckiey Road just west of Cook Road, report troopers at the state police post in Hastings. Brent C. Keech. 16. was driving east on Yeckiey at 6:20 p.m. when he swerved to miss a deer. He lost control of his car, however, swerved back and forth, and ran off the road, tutting a tree and rolling over, troopers said. Keech was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and released. Nashville man hurt in pickup crash SALES SECRETARY. Strong customer service, invoicing, telemarketing. Send resume to D.T.S., P.O Box 257 Clover dale. Ml 49035. Attention Dave. SECRETARY-A PART TIME 12-16 hour/week clinic secretary position is open io our Middlcvillc/Hastings outpatient counseling centers. We are seek­ ing a detail oriented individual for billing, and to provide gener­ al clerical support for the clinics. Excellent computer and inter personal skills required. Please apply or send resume lo our mair. office. Human Resources, Pine Rest Chnstian Menial Health Services, 300 68th St SE/PO Box 165, Grand Rapids, Ml 49501-0165. (6I6J-455-4290 • Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of a 30-year-old Shelbyville man accused of assault and destroying property in 1994. Thomas M. Heid is charged with illegally entering a residence in Yankee Springs Township and maliciously causing less than $100 in damage to the building. Both charges are misdemeanors punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. He is also charged with maliciously caus­ ing more than $100 in damage to a car. which is punishable by up to four years in pnson or a $2,000 fine, or both. CASTLETON TWP. — A Nashville man was injured Sunday when he hit a tree with his pickup truck, said stale police at the Hastings post Joe C. Sprague II. 23. wu driving his truck oo a trail in a field behind his Price Road residence al 11:45 a.m when be lost control of his truck and hit a tree, troopers said He Not getting your child all his shots' is like leaving him out here alone. At least 11 shots by two. How sun- arr vou? Questions? C^U 1-800-232-2522 US 0ttomanSiRnm had not been wearing a seal belt. He went to Pennock Hospital, where he wu treated and released. Spring storm does little damage in area BARRY COUNTY — Barry County suffered little damage in its first severe spring storm of 1995 Tuesday night. Officials at Central Dispatch and the county s Emergency Management office said no damage due lo the norm wu reported A funnel cloud sighting was reported al about 8:30 p.m Tuesday in the Middleville area, but it did not touch down. Consumers Power reported that 17 customers lost power about 9 p.m. when their lines were knocked down in the storm. It took five hours to restore service, officials said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-04-27.pdf 6a557c406f82981968e9c28c1fd5ddd3 PDF Text Text h Attorney general raps Republicans Middle school set restructuring Saxon softball team on a roll See Page 12 SeePage 3 See Page 2 stings public i.. 121 s chusch si'" WLIlHGS. Mi 49055 1533 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings 9ubl tcLitrari 121 S. Church St. Hastings, 111 49058 Hastings THURSDAY, APRIL 27. 1995 VOLUME 141. NO 11 News Briefs Law Day ceremony slated for May 3 Law Day is Monday. May I. but Barry Oaanty wiD celebrate at 11:30 4.U. Wednesday. May ■ < special ceranooy al the Circus Courtroom The |w« ■Mina of the aaaual Liberty Bed Award will be made. The honor The day origiaally •» repotted Io be May 2. but h had to be moved back to a day Baer. Maple Syrup Fest b thb weekend Dinner to help Red Cross May 5 The Barry Ccunty dtafker of the American Red Crou will have a fund raroa* smorgubord darner from 4 Io 7:3# pja. Friday. May 5 M the Welcome Comers Church The mam tom will be baked chickca aad lasagna. wah many aide duhae. including salads, potatoes, vegetables aad rteaaens. Local Red Croat Director Karen Despres aaad members of the board of Mil non have been asked to help wah some of the work, "but the ladies with aS *e cooking talents < rill be in the kkchen working their own special farm of ANNER === PRICE 25' City still silent on asphalt plant by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council still is taking no position on the Barry County Road CommUsiouT proposed asphalt plant Council Monday night again heard from representatives from the Road Commlssioo. Jack Lenz and Ted McKelvey, who asked for the city's support io an effort to place a ooe-mill proposal on the ballot for four years. The first year would fund the pur­ chase of a plant and the other three would be used for toad repairs and construction The aty tabled ihe request for support, saying more information is needed, particu­ larly oo when the millage vote would be held. Il could be as early as August, but may not be until next March during the presidential primary, which would save about S18.000 in election costs. Lenz loid the council that most of the 16 townships, including Rutland Charter, the bom township, have decided to support at least the consuuctioo of a plant or the road repair and construction millage for three The newest member of the Barry County judiciary, Jim Asher (center), will work with Barry District Judge Gary Holman (left) and Probate Judge Richard Shaw (right) to Circuit Judge Fisher sworn in years. Lenz said that wilh the plant, which would be located ■ the Road Commission s current site west of the city. "Well lay more asphalt in less lime," to pave and repair roads in the by Mary War^ Stiff Writer . Last Friday afternoons swearing 14 of the new Barry ^County CIMsfo l'-vurt\ judge marked the end of one era a® the beginning county. However, city officials said they are skep­ tical about the benef.t to me dry Lenz said the dry's .millage, which would be worth about SI 10.000 a year, would be returned for its use oo road repairs and con­ struction in the three yean after the plant is of another. Hastings attorney Jim Hsbcr look oo hit new duties as circuit judge in a special swearing-in ceremony attended by a number of local and state dignitaries. The 44-year-old Fisher promised to "always try lo do the right thing at all times in all cases." But he. like his predecessor, will be sitting in a traditionally "hot sea", faced with many of the same issues that the judge before him struggled with, such as prison overcrowding, lack of rehabilitation programs for offenders, and the increasing pressure by citizens for protection from hardened criminals. The seat he takes over was occupied for the last 12 years by hard-line Judge Richard M. Shuster, known as one of the toughest up and running. Lenz said the Road Commlssioo needs to find ways to save money because Its rev­ enues are expected lo decline soon with the completion of the "Rebuild Michigan" pro­ gram. The stale gas tax has been the same since 1984. though there is talk in the legis­ lature about Increasing it next fall "We're sitting oo year number 11 without See ASPHALT, continued page 5 reorganize the county court system, making it possMe for all three judges to try felony cases. judges in Michigan. Shuster regularly courted controversy with his stiff sentencing policies and his calls for reform of the state prison system Shuster retired this pul winter, and Fisher wu appointed lo the judgeship by Gov. ■ John Engler after a lengthy selection process which Fisher characterized Friday as "in tome respects much like an election." The five attorneys who sought the appointment are all based in Hastings, including County Prosecutor Dale Crowley, and all will be working closely wilh Fisher in the months and yean ahead. Fisher said Friday he will focus his efforts u judge on restructuring the county judicial system to enable the probate and district court judges to try felony cases, one of the reforms recommended by a commitice of the State Bar of Michigan, called "Courts in the 21st Century." Fisher admitted the task of restructuring will be "a lot easier to say than to do." He said be plans to work closely with District Court Judge Gary Holman and Prubaie Judge Richard Shaw lo make lhe restiucturing a reality. But. he satd, "there arc lots of problems with it. both statutory aixl constitutional.' Fisher also will have to run a regular election campaign ui lea than two years to retain bis seal, as Shuster was elected for a six-year term and would have been ig> for re­ election November 1996. Fisher may not have much trouble defending bit seat Several guest speakers al the swearing-in spoke of Fisher's loyalty and service lo the local Republican party Lucille Taylor, legal counsel to Gov. Engler, said Friday that "Jim Fisher wu the universal choice of the bench and bar. civic leaders, and his political party." and characterized him as "electable." See JUDGE, continued page 18 Road Commissioner is ‘re-appointed’ by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Ted McKelvey, former chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissiooers. has served on the County Road Commission since Jan. 1. 1993. but because of a mistake made more than two years ago be did not receive official appointment lo that agency until this week. The current County Board Tuesday appointed McKelvey to the same six-year Road Commission term that he thought he already had. Current commissioners look action 'o make McKelvey s appointment retroactive to Jan. 1. 1993. In a separate motion, commissioners appointed him to the balance of the current term which continues through Board, al the end of 199?. his fellow commissioners nominated him to serve oo the County Road Commlssioo. An I that's where the mistake wu made, current County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said a ler this week’s meeting. According to County Board records. McKelvey's fellow commissioners never officially appointed him. "The terminology used on Dec. 29. 1992, said the board wu closing nominations and wanted to nominate Ted McKelvey. That's where the controversy's coming." Bailey said. "Wc u a board feel that there was a mistake made. We don't feel it was malicious or there was intent to do something conniving or behind the back of the citizens of Barry County." Bailey said. He also emphasized that the mistake wu not made by the currert County Board. "We are trying to correct it in the best and most efficient way. The man (Ted McKelvey) who wu appointed is lhe man wc feel should be on that (Road Commission). I guess we feel and hope by our actions today that this will lake care of what happened in the past and acknowledge that II wu a mistake.' Bailey said. "We're not out trying to gel a head on a plaller We want to correct lhe mistake and gel oo with it and do things in Barry County that are productive rather than going and digging in the put." he said. Td like to see him (McKelvey) stay on it (the Road Commission)." commented Vice Chairman Lew Newman. See ROAD, continued on page 2 Ted Mcketvey Nor* Broadway 1998 Before McKelvey retired from the County ‘Golden Deeds’ nominees sought- Middleville man served under bomb suspect The Etrhaay Ch* of Hastings ■ mku« far niniairinm for the Book of Golden Deeds award for 1995. According Io Exchange Club officiate, fc award “a designed to pay homage io local men and women whose scffiesa toil aad sacrifice for public good is motivated only by an innate desire lo help other*. ** * Nominees should be people who have given service to the community. but have not received recognition. The aomiauinra may be sent lo Louise Hutchins. 229 W. Cluaoo Hastings. Mich 49058 The person selected will be honored ■ tor Msdugan Week luncheon Wofoesduy. May 17. ■ the Pint United Methodm Church ■ Hastings Recent Golden Deeds award racipteau have been Steve Rod. Harry Burke. JoBeth Bridlemen. Furs While. Patncia Wagner and Mabel Boyion. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer The sight of Timothy McVeigh. 27, walking out of an Oklahoma City court house <ri lhe Saturday evening news brought back instant memories to Trent Slater of Middleville. Staler worked and served with McVeigh in lhe military. Other than feeling lhe immediate revulsion of the horrible di raster that had taken so many lives in Oklahoma City. Staler had no thought that he might know anyone involved with the bombing until he received a phone call from his mother It all began with a call lo tils parents, the home of Fred and Gretchen Slater in Woodland, from a former Army friend lut Trent Slater shown, following duty serving in the Gulf War. cutting the yellow ribbon which family members had placed around the tree in his honor. Saturday evening When his mother called him with lhe news that Terry Kling, an Army buddy wu trying to reach him. Trem called Kling in Tuscaloosa. Ala "Had I seen the news he asked’’" said Slater. Turn on lhe television.' Kling said, and watch." "As we talked on lhe phone, the television showed a picture of McVeigh coming out of die court bouse and I recognized him right away." said Slater. McVeigh, a suspect in the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma wu Slater's sergeant al Fl. Riley. Kansas, where they were both stationed after serving in Operation Desert Siorm u pan of Charlie Company 216. "McVeigh wu a corporal then." said Slater, who served as a wing man on a Bradley vehicle next to the lank on which McVeigh served as a gunner. "Wc worked together, be wu my sergeant when we got back lo the stales for over six months. "I only knew him al work." said Slater "but he wu just like all lhe other guys. He did his job. He wu not the type you would think would do something like this. He might be called a loner, but he had friends. He lived wilh two other guys, other E-5's (sergeants) in Herington, a town 30 miles outside of Fort Riley. Kansu." While they did not associate outside of work. Slater described McVeigh u a good soldier who did his work, not the ranting or raving type. "Bui he liked his guns." Slater remembered from conversations, "he had quite a few guns." Slater's closest friend in the service. Royal Witcher, now stationed in Germany, had grown up in the same town wilh McVeigh, be remembers, and the iwo often rode back and forth together when on leave. In another call from Alabama oo Sunday night. Kling told Slater that lhe FBI wu investigaiing him because McVeigh had used the name of Kling when renting lhe vehicle authorities believe wu used lo deliver the homemade bomb. "Kling said he had just finished giving an interview lo the New York Times and various news media and that lhe FBI wu checking him out." said Slater. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 27. 1995 Attorney general blasts GOP as the party of the rich News Briefs Grief recovery series to start Barry Community Hospice will offer a fivc-week grief recovery series beginn­ ing al 7 p.m. Tuesday. May 2. al (he of­ fice in Hastings. The program, which is offered at no charge (donations are accepted, however) combined learning about lhe grief process with a chance to talk with others who have lost loved ones. For more information, call the Hospice office at 948 8452 Jaycees to have children’s events The Hastings Jaycees will have a cou­ ple of activities for children from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. May 6. at Tyden Park There will be a ’ Child Pride" parade, in winch kids can can decorate their tncycies. bicycles, wagons and scooters and enter them. Jaycee spokespersons said children are encouraged to use their creativity in decorating the entries Prizes will be awarded in three age categories. I lo 4 years. 5 lo 8 and 9 to 12. The lineup will be at 10a.m. in the old pavilion al Tyden Park Also planned are "Time for Kids" events, which will include Lammo the down showing balloon animal shapes and hole in one golf For more information, call Marcia Martin al 948-9294 or Susanne Parker at 945-9454 Heritage Day’s future in doubt Middleville’s Hentage Day. which was started in lhe village in 1992. may be history unless enough volunteer, come forward to hcl organize and run lhe annual festival. Jo Seal fani. chairwoman of the Hentage Day Committee, said a meeting of prospective volunteers April 10 yield­ ed only four people willing to donate tunc for the special day. She said the committee needs 10 people to head up lhe activities. Another organization al meeting will be held at 7 p.m Monday. May I. at the Middleville Village Hall Sciafam said those living outside the village are welcome to participate Anyone interested in helping may call her at 795-4650 or 795-7033 Hentage Day this year is scheduled for Sept. 16. Blood drive set in Nashville May 4 The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday. May 4. at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville. The goal for the drive is 60 pints. Karen Despres, director of lhe local chapter, said. "Wc have been working very hard to get die wailing and process time cut down ami arc seeing some really good signs of improvment. Most of the time it is not going to take you more than about an hour and 15 to 20 minutes. "For those of you who give on a regular basis, you do recognize the improvement. Despres said the need for participation tn the blood program continues to be great Anyone who is at least 17 years of age. wetgi.s at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 das s of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. The local chapter of lhe American Red Cross is a United Way agency and is not funded in any way by the federal government. Anxiety screening to be offered May 3 The Pine Rest dime in Hastings will have an information-education screening dealing with anxiety from 11 a.m. to I p.m. Wednesday . May 3. in the com­ munity room of lhe Courts and Law Building. A video presentation also will be of­ fered al the "Anxiety Screening Day" program Anxiety is described as a healthy feel­ ing that warns us when there is danger, but it becomes unhealthy when it in­ terferes with functioning and makes a person unrealistically fearful or when the methods used to avoid anxiety become worse than the problem The most common problems arc generalized anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder The goal of the screening day. which will be held in more than 900 sites in 50 slates, is to provide free, anonymous screenings in a non-threatening way for people who need help to take the first step in that direction For more information, call 945-4200 Nashville to get new medical office Construction has begun on the new Nashville Medical Center offices at 750 Durkee Si. (M-66) on lhe south side of Nashville. Jay Vandenberg Construction of Mid­ dleville has been awarded the building contract. The building, owned by Pen­ nock Hospital, is expected to be ready for occupancy in late summer or early fall Dr James Hogan, an osteopath, pro­ vides family practice services for the community. The Nashville office is one of four primary care physician offices owned by Pennock. The other three arc located in Gun Lake. Delton and Wayland. Exotic animals included in sale The Lake Odessa Livestock Auction this Friday and Saturday will include unusual animals. Domestic birds, water fowl, poultry, small animals and reptiles will be sold beginning at I p.m. Friday. Some highlights of Saturday's sale, which will begin at 9:30 a.m., will be a herd of Watusi, numerous longhorn cat­ tle. sheep, goats, reah. ostriches, emu. llamas, miniature horses, donkeys and deer Between 25 and 30 llamas will be for sale al 1 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $15 per person for both days and $10 for one day. Children can get in for half price and toddlers and in­ fants are free. The auction will be held on Tupper Lake Street west of Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa Delton business group organizing Those interested in organizing a Delton area business organization are in­ vited to a planning meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday. May 3, at the Barry Township Hall. 155 E. Orchard St.. Delton, behind the fire bam. Such a group would try to promote -rca businesses and community events. Some ideas already under consideration include a community calendar, compil­ ing a local business directory and the possibilit of working with Hastings and other nearby Chambers of Commerce in promoting tourism in Barry County. Anyone with agenda suggestions or or questions may call Larry Kroes. HexFF Consulting, at 623-4500; Lane Floria. LAS Service, at 623-6764; or Dick Thompson. Felpausch Food Center, at 623-2389 Day of Prayer to be observed Hastings will observe the annual Na­ tional Day of Prayer with two ceremonies Thursday. May 4. al lhe Barry County Courthouse. The first will be at 12:15 p.m.. with prayer leaders and ministers from area churches, special music, distribution of small American flags and readings of the Scriptures.. The second program will be at 7 p.m.. led by Denny Myers. Hastings High School and Middle School students also will participate voluntarily at the flag poles at their schools that morning The Nations Day of Prayer Commit­ tee is asking people to fast and pray from 6 p.m. May 3 to 6 a.m. May 4. Folk music styles to visit Showcase Acoustic music in Scottish. Spanish and American folk styles will be presented by Pastime. Cathy Newsted and Jim Gibson at 6:30 tonight at the Musicians Showcase at Arby’s Restaurant. Pastime, with members from the Charlotte and Gull Lake areas, specializes in Scottish music with vocals, guitar, dulcimer and harp. Newsted and Schroeder, both of Hastings, will per­ form songs they sang during their trip to Mexico last month Gibson, a teacher and coach at Delton High School, is a singer-songwiter. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. HIV, AIDS forum slated for May 3 The Barry-Eaton HIV Advisory Com­ mittee will present ’’A Caring Com­ munity’s Response to HIV and AIDS from 7 to 9 p.m Wednesday. May 3. at the Eaton County Counseling Center in Charlotte. The purpose of the forum is to provide community awareness, education and resources. A panel of family members also will talk about how HIV and AIDS have touched their lives. Randy Pope, from the Michigan Department of Public Health, will talk ■bout Michigan and rural perspectives of HIV and AIDS A question and answer session will follow, as will refreshments The pro­ gram is open lo the public For more information, call Pat Lewis at 945-9516 by David T. Young Editor Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelley blasted the Republican Party at both the state and federal levels for comforting the wealthy while making it tougher for working people to make a decent living Kelley made unfia’tering remarks about lhe GOP at lhe annual Barry County Tru­ man-Johnson Dinner Saturday night at the Thomas Jefferson Hall tn Hastings. The state s attorney general for the past 33 years noted that he has served under more Republican governors than just about any other person in his job and be has had a healthy respect for the loyal opposition in the past. But he said the GOP has taken a hard right turn in recent years, and he’s upset by what he's seen and heard. Kelley said that during the 50th anniver­ sary of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s death April 12. 1945. some have suggested that FDR would be pleased today with the OOP’s "Contract With America." •Thai's ridiculous." he said, "to equate those leadership qualities (of FDR) with the narrow-minded, selfish policies of (U.S. House Speaker) Newt Gingrich. It’s a trav­ esty." He contended that Roosevelt never lost sight of the people who elected him — ev­ eryday. hard-working Americans and his commitment to service to humanity and so­ cial justice is foreign to Gingrich and his fol­ lowers. Kelley maintained that the GOP attempts to "preserve money and lax breaks for the rich and their corporate friends. The attorney general said that despite the recent upturn in lhe economy, the broad mass of Americans are not confident about their lives. He said that since 1978. the aver­ age Ame. tan s living standard has declined by 15 percent. "Meanwhile, the rich have had more money than they’ve ever had," he said. "Cor­ poration executives are pulling down better salaries than ever." So it’s no wonder why evayone isn't jubi­ lant over the improved economy. he said. "The average worker's buying power de­ creases when raises don’t keep up wilh infla­ tion." He said it now takes $3.76 to buy what a dollar bought in 1976. but salary increases have not even come close to totaling 376 percent since then. “I used to come to halls like this and proudly say that American workers are lhe best paid in the world." Kelley said. They’rx. not first any more. They not even sixth. There are seven industrialized nations with employees who make more and have for the last 10 years." Thi attornti general said Jbo many em­ ployes thesewtoys have no loyalty to their employees. Some are firing longtime work­ ers in their companies and replacing them wilh temporary employees with no benefits or they shut down the plant and move to Mexico, to hire cheap labor. "The only reason is to rave money or give raises to executive, be charged. One exampk dose to home. Kelley said, is that state employees have averaged only a half of 1 percent in raises over lhe last eight years, while Republican Gov. John Engler is Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelley speaks to a packed house of people* attending the Barry County Democratic Party’s Truman-Johnson Dinner. recommending raises of as high as 20 per­ cent for department heads. "Some celebrate lhe fall of union power, but men and women have lost all power to protect themselves," he said. "This same plague is attacking farming.” he continued, "which is being taken over by corporations that don’t care about the family farm. They (the Republican Party and its leadership) want to cut lhe progress that has kept family farmers going and see that money goes to the large agricorporations." Kelley said many government farm sub­ sidy checks go out to absentee landlords living in mansions in Beverly Hills. "Corporations have learned how to play the game." he said. "Corporations have never been known for compassion and fairness.” He then mentioned a quote: "I pity the man who wants a coat so cheap that it will starve the man who makes it." The trend in business downsizing and greed has resulted in many products for­ merly made in lhe U.S. now made in foreign countries. a • ;........................... The overwhelming number of products manufactured by General Electrib arc made outside the U.S.." Kelley said, "and when is the last time you saw a television made in the United States He said Republicans seem to have forgot­ ten that it was one of their own at the turn of the last century. Theodore Roosevelt, who fought against corporate unfairness. Because of his leadership, legislation to protect citi­ zens, such as the (hire Food and Drug Act. child labor laws and anti-trust laws, were enacted. "The media should show bow Teddy Roo­ sevelt wouldn’t like weakening safety pro­ grams for workers," he said, noting such leg­ islation has passed the House recently, be-* sides assaults on environmental protection laws. 8 He noted that if a corporation is found1 guilty of willfully violating environmental laws, the public will pay for the cleanup, or the polluter will pass its costs along lo coo-’ sumers. "We have bills in Congress that will set ur jack 75 years." Kelley said. He praised the namesakes for the Demo- ’ cratic Party dinner. He called Harry Truman a leader "who championed the rights of common, everydaypeople. He never forgot what was really im-’ portant and he understood his role in our society — he was there to help us, not to co*’ rich himself and his cronies." . He added that Lyndon Johnson was "one1 of the mobt clever senators, a doer, a trader,* a compromiser" who got things done and be’ praised Johnson’s concern for the most vul­ nerable people in society with his "War otf Poverty' Kelley Mkl ibe Democrjlie Party mar gain back lhe power it temporarily lost «id’ more people must be brought back lo the polls. Leadership is needed to lake the court-’ try into the 21st century and help make' changes for Ibe benefit ot children an) peo-' pie whose lifestyles are slipping away. * "It makes my political blood boil lo «ee‘ what's happening to see what’s happening in’ Lansing and Washington.- be said. *1 junhope that two yean from now Newt Gio-1 grich will be singing the blues while well an.' be singing ’Happy Days Are Here Again “ ' Charlton Park director to speak at First Friday Diane Szewczyk Smith, director of Charl­ ton Park, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday forum at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings May 5. Smith will talk about Ch flton Park s re­ cent projects that have been completed, pro­ jects that are being worked on now and she said she hopes to be able to remind people of lhe benefits of the park to T3arry County. She said a "before and after" slide presen­ tation will be included in the program, as will time for questions and answers. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Scheessel also will talk briefly about the school district’s bond and millage requests that will be on lhe ballot in the annual school election June 12. The scries of forums, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held at noon on the first Friday of each month. Those planning to attend can bring their own lunches. Coffee and tea will be provided by the Dcnxicrats. Marine recruiter wants more access to students by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Michael Zuczkiewicz, a U.S. Marine Corps recruiter, spoke to the Hastings Board of Education April 17, asking that be be allowed more access to students than he now has. Zuczkiewicz called the present policy of having students sign a sheet if they want to talk to a recruiter "very strict." and claimed that it limited the students ability to. "explore scholarship and career opportunities." He said some schools allow open access for him and others provide him with a directory of students’ names. Zuczkiewicz said the two major objections to letting him talk to any student be chooses is that school officials want to protect students from disruptions and to assure they graduate oo time. The recruiter said that was not a valid objection since the services can’t take anyone without a diploma. Federal law allows access and the release of student information, names and so on, Zuczkiewicz said. He asked the board to consider giving him more access to Hastings students. Board Vice President Pa! Endsley sharply questioned Zuczkiewicz and objected to the Marine policy of repeatedly calling young men at home trying to recruit them, even after they had been turned down several times. Marine policy is to call the young men at three-month. six-month and nine-month intervals to see if they had changed their minds after graduating. Zuczkiewicz said. In Endsley's case, she said, it did not work that way. "I had three sous and ibe calls never stopped. Not at nine months, even a year. As a parent, 1 would prefer that you never get my children's names." she said. "Do you coordinate calls between lhe services r she asked" Zuczkiewicz said they did until a candidate was disqualified. But, the names of those not ruled out for various reasons, became pan of a competition between the services. As far as excess calls. Zuczkiewicz said. "It does happen, yes." At Thornapplc Kellogg High School, students must sign a sheet indicating interest in a specific branch of the military, and they are allowed to talk to recruiter oo the lunch hour and then only on a scheduled basis. At Lake Odessa High School, no students' names are given out without written permission of the students, and no school directory is released. Recruiters arc allowed one day a month in the school cafeteria, and students talk to them on their noon hours. A little farther away, in Grandville High School, recruiters are allowed a once a month visit, set up at a table outside of lhe cafeteria and the school gives out no names. In Caledonia, recruiters may set up a table and talk to students only on the student's free time. No students names or phone numbers are given xit by the school. Diane Smith ROAD...continued from page 1 * Commissioner Tim Burd brought the mailer before the board this week and made (be motion "to clear up any" misunderstandings, also lo confirm lhe appointment of Mr. McKelvey.-It wasn't quite handled properly." Over lhe past two decades, local commissioners have often appointed retiring^ fellow members to serve on various county ' government-relaird boards. During this week’s meeting. Commissioner Sandy James said commissioners have learned from the Michigan Association of Counties and at a risk management seminar that it is not appropriate for commissioners in office appoint fellow commissioners to serve ort another (salaried) board, such as lhe Roarf Commission. She and Vice Chairman Lew Newmari^ commented that the current board is “OK" because it has not violated appointment procedure. “Let's not ever let this happen again,’’* James said. Have Something to sell? Call 945-9554 24-Hours A Day. 7 Days A Week!' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 27, 1995 — Page 3 Downtown parking assessment public hearing set for May 8 by David T. Young Editor A public bearing to determine the necessity of a special assessment district for downtown parking in Hastings has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday. May 8. The City Council Monday night set the date for the bearing, which has been held annually fix the last several years before a $16,500 assessment is made oo downtown businesses to cover lhe city's cost of maintaining streets and recover costs of removing parking meters. Council also approved an agreement with Marlin and Rita Walters for them to lease about 18 acres of city-owned land off Hammond Road. The couple plans to use four acres for animals to graze and 14 for production of hay. The agreement calls for the Walterses to pay $18 per acre or $324 a year for five years. However, the city still has to negotiate three other conditions, such as an electric fence the couple intends to erect at the site, certificate of insurance and the concept of raising crops there. City officials said they weren't aware at first that crops would be raised. They thought the land would be used only for animals to graze. The Walterses have a farm adjacent to the 18-acre site, and some of their property also will be used for grazing. City Manager Howard Penrod said. "It's to our advantage to have that property utilized productively." He added that the land wasn't really top quality. In other business Monday evening. the council • Referred to lhe city attorney a request by Waste Management of Michigan to compete for trash hauling services within the city. Bill Cardiner, representing the Battle Creek firm, said they wanted to apply for a license to haul and dispose of garbage to a nearby landfill. • Set another budget workshop session for 6 p.m. Monday. May 8. at council chambers. Penrod said a truth in taxation hearing involving about $24,000 of city revenue may be necessary, and that hearing may be sometime next month. • Approved requests by the women's and church softball leagues to use Fish Hatchery and Bob King parks, respectively, for reserve officers have given the city more than 30.000 hours of service since 1979, saving the city more than $300,000 • Granted three easements to three property owners along Woodlawn Avenue • Agreed to pay the Joint Economic Development Commission an administrative fee of $17,135 for application for a Community Development Block Grant for extension of utilities to the industrial park on Starr School Road. If the grant is not summer contests as long as there are no conflicts. The church league also asked to use Fish Hatchery Park diamonds Aug. 12 for a tournament. • Approved a request from the American Legion post to hold a Memorial Day parade at 10 a.m. Monday. May 29. • Adopted a resolution honoring reserve police officers Martha Anderson. Angela France. Kristin Tumes. Tim Willson and Tim DeMott. Police Chief Jerry Sarver said approved, the cost will be $4,283.75. • Heard the assessor's report from City Assessor Judy Myers, who said the Hastings state equalized valuation went up by 4.5 peiccnt on commercial property Iasi year, by 1.4 percent in industrial and 5.5 percent in residential She said that because of Proposal As cap, only 3.8 percent of residential increases was taxable, 2.6 percent for inflation and 1.2 percent for new construction. The taxable value of all city properties stands at a little over $100 million. • Learned from Penrod that he and Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield have reviewed requests for more money from engineer Ayres. Lewis. Norris and May because of delays in Streetscape work The delays apparently were caused by the contractor, the JC Carlson Company and the city contends it owes nothing. Mediation and arbitration may be needed. Penrod said. • Granted a request from Hastings Area Schools to use five voting machines for the June 12 annual school election. • Approved requests from JoBeth Bn die man to hold training for service dogs at Fish Hatchery park May 18. from Pennock Hospital to reschedule its Children's Health Fair from May 18 to May 25. and from Janet K. Walton to have a Cub Scout Day Camp June 21-23. all at Fish Hatchery Park. Senior citizens’ pilot program aims to get rid of ‘middle man’ by Etale, GUberl jiuiruM Editor Abolish the "middle man" and get more funds for senior citizens programs. Those Ideas, embraced by Barry County government officials, are gaining momentum at the state level County Commissioner Roben Wenger told the County Board Tuesday that prog.-;, is being made to amend an appropriation bill lo provide for a pitot program that would allow senior citizen program funds to go directly lo the county as block grants rather than through a regional Area Agency on Aging, as It has in the past. "ft looks as though our planting a seed is going to materialize and we can go forward...I’m very pleased wilh lhe effort." Wenger said. "We've been trying to get things to happen " The County Board recently asked State Rep. Terry Geiger to investigate a pilot program to replace the defunct Region ID. AAA. If the Slate Senate and House pass lhe amendments and the Commission on Services to the Aging gives a green light, the pilot program would run from Oct. I this year through Sept. 30, 1996. Expected benefits of lhe pilot program are to create ‘a more efficient, cost-effective system that delivers more services, bringing more accountability to the people it serves." said State Senator Dale L. Shu gars. He recently submitted two amendments, adopted by the Senate, to an appropriation bill for general gove- nment that could pave lhe way for lhe pilot plan The amendments arc currently in the House Appropriatiocs Subcommittee on General Government. One of the amendments "would ensure that all federal and state funds for contracts to service providers, administrative and program development for senior citizen programs go directly to the county as block grants." Shugars said in a letter discussed by Barry commissioners. "The cost to the county operations should be very low. This pilot would require lhe County Board of Commissioners to appoint a Senior Citizens Advisory Council to be in charge of long-range planning of senior citizens programs." he said. "The County Board would allocate and monitor the funds giving more accountability to taxpayers and ID the seniors." * Region ID AAA. embroiled in controversy for the past several years, formerly bad been the recipient of senior citizen program funds Tor five counties and served as the administrative arm between the counties and the stale. However the stale recently "de­ desigBated" the AAA agency and has taken over its operation because of alleged mismanagement Barry. Branch and St. Joseph counties have not paid dues lo AAA since they "lost confidence" in lhe agency's zrfnrinistratKX) in 1992. Last month, Shugars. as chair of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Senior Citizens, held a public bearing in Kalamazoo to discuss the de-certificaiion of Region III Area Agency on Aging, which serves Barry, Kalamazoo, Calhoun. Branch and St. Joseph counties. "The overall sentiment of lhe testimony received by the committee from seniors and service providers was supportive of the concept of a pilot program in the region, Shugars said. "Many who testified felt that this region has basically been running without an effective area agency for two years, but has still continued provision of services without interruption." Shugars* amendment would "cut unnecessary administrative costs by using the $238,000 from Region DTs budget last year, plus program development dollars, directly into senior programs. "I believe that this will give us a great opportunity to funnel much-needed additional dollars to programs like "Meals on Wheels." care management, transportation and the many other services that seniors need. It's important for senior services to be provided in a timely and efficient manner." Shugars said. In order for the pilot program to be put in place, the state Commission oo Services to the Aging would have to implement language in its 1995-96 State Plan for Services to the Aging and create a mechanism for funds to go directly to the counties involved, be said. At lhe end of the proposed pilot program. Shugars said, "...we should have a good indication of not only whether this is a viable approach toward eliminating the middle man,' but also if we were able to direct more money to meet lhe escalating rate of growth of elderly population and their needs." His other amendment is an appropriation of $250,000 from the general operations budget of Office of Services to the Aging as matching funds to help complete the proposed Pauline Allen Nutrition Center. More than $1.5 million of private funding has been promised for lhe center, which is expected to serve up to one million meals annually for frail seniors who are unable to prepare their own food, to help them live in their own homes a long as possible. Shugars said. Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver reads the official resolution recognizing reserve officers (from left) Martha Hastings Middle School class restructuring starts next fall by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The staff at Hastings Schoo! has been working for uxxe than four yean io re­ design the climate to meet the needs and characteristics of the students as they enter and navigate the junior high years. The new "restructuring" of the class day is scheduled to be put into practice for lhe 1995-96 academic year, and officials say it won't be complete then The process of keeping an effective middle school always is changing, as programs are refined to meet the needs of the dynamic and challenging group of students. "We're making so many changes to take belter care of the kids." said Principal Michael Spahr. "We've lost most of the nuclear family.* Society changes, we should too." Spahr pointed out that the schedule changes do not mirror the recently adopted block lime schedules that will begin at the high school next school year. "The high school speaks to the older kids, and is more on subject matter," be said. The flexible schedule will le' educators make the school day more close y resemble the world outside of the school. "Life doesn't change every *0 minutes." he said. Teaming and learning to get along with people are very important, he said. The "bridge that wc offer from elementary to high school" should include a sense of harmony and togetherness." a staff report explaining the upcoming changes reads. Since the school is so large and somewhat impersonal, it will be reorganized into Top 10 academic students named at TK for ‘95 The top 10 academic students for the Class of 1995 at Thomapple Kelogg High School has been announced this week. They are (standing, from left) Laura Nelson, Christopher DeB<aay. Jeremy Anderson. Kevin Holst Bonny Anderson, Angela France. Kristin Tumes. Tim Wilson. Sgt. Jim Lee, the liaison police officer, and Tim DeMott McMurray, (seated, from left) Sam!- Wisniewski, Emily Nicholson. Rhonda Hesselink. Apnf Scharphorn and Gina Boersma smaller learning communities. The smaller groups of teachers and students interacting every day will increase the feeling of belonging in the school, lhe report explains. "Our teams have been given large blocks of time, utilizing flexible block scheduling, to allow for varied learning activities, grouping and regrouping students for instruction, and to stress cooperation and participating in learning. Evetything that we have completed has had lhe direction of student centeredness, rather than sub txt centeredness." the report continued. "Certainly, we arc unfinished. This current proposal only represents our inildJ effort as we will continually evaluate and redesign our school in the best manner possible. We have only begun our journey toward total school improvement." the report concludes Spahr said parents will see the results in their children. "The parents will see we re taking better care of them. We ll meet with the fifth-grade teachers and we've pledged to hand schedule the incoming children." He said lhe idea was to bring back the idea of "belonging to a certain bunch of people that care for you. "It's a massive organizational change for us. and much more work for the teachers, but the parents are going to love IL" Spahr predicted. While the restructuring of the Hastings Middle School has flexible blocks of time and team teaching, which are unfamiliar, the main change is in teaching philosophy. Bating the curriculum on student needs, the effort is to balance academic goals and lhe student's developmental needs. Research shows that middle level students share common characteristics. Physically, they have rapid, erratic growth, bizarre eating habits, can't sit still and experience lhe beginning of puberty. Intellectually, they are more worldly and smarter than previous generations with a mind changing from childlike to adult. Shallow thinking with a short attention span, they challenge authority and think primarily in the present time. Emotionally, they share a fragile self concept, are easily embarrassed, easily distracted, preoccupied wilh themselves and spontaneous. Socially, they have a need to belong to a gror.p, but seek independence and positive strokes. They resist adult authority, have multiplying and short-lived interests and are sensitive to criticism. Flex grouping allows teaching teams to group and regroup the students as the need arises, insuring that all students receive the same strategies, since students may progress at different rates Exploratory time includes activities that may enhance an aspect not reached before by­ bringing in guest speakers, community service or just enjoying an activity as students, staff and parents. Also, the exploratory lime lets various clubs and groups to meet on a regular basis Sequential activities, to be built from year to year, will build confidence, self-esteem and proride a catalyst for learning in later years. The staff will work to coordinate programs with the high school and elementary schools as closely as possible One component of the co-curricular offerings will be a reworked part of lhe current "Skills for Adolescence" program emphasizing communication, health, esteem, social skills and study habits. The computer class has been updated, and ttie well/awareness section will offer a vitality type of physical activity, as well as new activities. In the special education department at the middle school, teachers will continue to have two or three "pull out" classes each day. For the rest of the day, each teacher will work with their students in a team teaching setting in one assigned grade. The advantages to this are seen as more frequent regular classroom interaction, support for special education students, and more positive role models for students. Number constraints will be more flexible, and more support for classroom teachers are also seen as advantages. Also, support for students not in special education but in need of help, and increased interaction of special and regular education staff will result. "Perhaps the greatest advantage to the departmentalized approach, however, is the ability for students to be taught by the different special education teachers. Each staff member would of course still have an assigned caseload, and each student will be assigned to lhe staff member who tus them on their load," the report said. The staff member will see that the goals and objectives for each students is met. A report included in the material explaining the changes at the middle school has "Ten Current Truths About Effective Schools." They noted that effective middle schools work to reduce the size of the group to which students belong: are more like elementary school in climate than they are like high school: make it possible for students and tcachets to spend lime together in non-instructional ways: have broad and varied rewards and award systems and foster teacher fellowship, inter-dependence and staff consensus. Effective middle school teachers, do not sit down while they teach, create lessons that bring students as close to the real thing as possible, have a sense of humor, think big but teach small, and weasel their way into the hearts of the young adolescents they leach. Spahr lauded the staff and parents in the district for their work in the new program. "Parents were in on all of the planning. We used them for all they were worth," he said. "We have a common purpose and a common goal, and were on the way. We're really arc excited about the future for us." Planning a weekend garage sale? Plan on advertising it in the BANNER! It Pays!!! �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 27, 1995 r Actions of a few threaten rights of many Letters Second set of petitions overlooked 7b The Editor: We can appreciate the difficulty of condens­ ing a three-hour public hearing into a twopagc article However, wc “concerned neighbors" believe that some important points were miss­ ed in last week’s Banner article about the public hearing April 17 on Pennock Hospital’s PUD request. Banner readers were rxx informed that there were two sets of petitions, the paper reported on only one The second set of petitions, given to Planning Commission members, was signed by more than 240 Hastings residents who oppoae the PUD proposal. These residents arc not in our immediate neighborhood, but arc from all over the city and county. They simply feel that the expan­ sion of Pvnruxk Hospital mro a residential area is not acceptable. These petitions made an important state­ ment. The hospital administration should take note because it involves not just the concerned neighbors, but also residents in many areas served by Pennock Hospital. Pennock has depended and received good community support for many years to develop their programs and services. Who is being served if the hospital continues to divide the community? Can a divided community be in the best interests of the hospital? Several generous, long-time supporters have expressed their opposition to the direc­ tion for this proposed expansion south of Green Street. What truly will be the future of our hospital and its employees if Pennock’s PUD proposal continued to divide our community? We believe that not only the Planning Com­ mission members, but also the City Council. Pennock administration and Banner readers should be informed of the second set of peti­ tion*. These petitions do indeed carry an im­ portant message. Kellie Vaal Hastings Must we give up our neighborhood? 7b 77ir Editor: After hea.ing lhe speakers in favor of Pen­ nock Hospital s PUD at the Planning Com­ mission Public Hearing April 17. 1 must ex­ press my concerns. First, all but one speaker had received a tet­ ter from lhe administration requesting support at this hearing Second, all the speakers but two are financially dependent on the Pennock Hospital Health Care System. The hospital is the second largest employer in the area, so many families truly are dependent on the hospital for their living. Their biases are understandable. However. 1 believe the focus of the bearing was diverted by many irrelevant issues. The hearing was not about the history of the hospital, or the quality of care given by the staff The issue is about the expansion of Pen­ nock Hospital into our residential neighborhood. Not once did we hear a speaker address any of our concerns and needs. Why did we not hear how great a parking lot would be in our backyards, or headlights in our bedroom win­ dows? No one told us how 250 to 350 more cars by our driveways on the way to a day care center would be helpful to us and im­ prove our health. We didn’t hear this. I believe, because everyone knows that no pan of the PUD is favorable to us and our neighborhood. What wc did hear implied that wc must accept the wants of people in Sunfield and Freeport and all over the county. Were not all the speaker* addressing what was in their own best interests, financially or otherwise? The employees all leave this neighborhood after work and return to their homes. Arc wc really expected to give up our standard of liv­ ing. our desirable neighborhood and liomes in exchange for a parking lot and day care center? Both sides have praised the hospital services and staff repeatedly^ Now let us focus on the issue. There arc other options for expansion available that must be explored ai<i used. The hospital adminimstration would be wise to pursue their other options so the excellent sup­ port will continue, and their expansion will be in everyone's best interest. Lois M. Spyker Hastings Location, not growth is the issue To The Editor: I would like to give tome bKkgroond on myself I grew up h the neighborhood at upprouion" for 10-piux yon 1 currently live outside of Hasting, in lhe similar small town atmosphere of Lowell. The first matter I would like lo address is lhe coacrpi of an "opposition A trending lhe public hearing April 17 on the proposal ex­ pansion into our (by "our * 1 mean lhe entire Hastings community) residential neighborhood. 1 heard many "supporters" exp.-eas desires and concerns for this essential expanakm - lhe expansion of lhe Hastings community. Unfortunately, too many petpie fail to realize that the neighborhood " opposition” m fact support* this growth as well. To my understanding. this was not the purpose of the hearing. Location of such a proposed expan­ sion is the specific area of concern. This br­ ings me to my next point It is an over-simplified view to reduce the concern of the neighborhood group lo merely property values These are homes Maybe it would benefit everyone involved to take a step back and look st their own circumstance regarding their own living. Each of you has determined your place of residence based on state, community, neighborhood, and house or apartment factor* - factor* of what they do and do not have to offer Hastings is by no means a saturated com­ munity. There are numerous, better sites available for such expansions. They can and should be pursued as this residential section has been. I am writing to request that the hospital, the Planning Commission, and the community work together in a partnering relationship to mutually benefit all involved. Kristin Trahan Lowell Day of Prayer offers opportunity To The Editor: This letter is not directed to Republicans, not to Democrates, nor to a specific denomination. It’s directed to the peacemakers, to those who seek justice, and to those who wail for Jesus’ return. Let us remove the ways of the church and let the spirit of our Savior's love flow, to bind us together in prayer. Might the desire of our hearts be as found in the Bible, Jeremiah 29:12-13. "Then you will call upon me and come and pray lo me. and 1 will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.’’ Though we ire bowing, kneeling or stan­ ding in our spirits, we will be on our faces before Almighty God to implore His hand of blessing on our nation and its leaders Make use of these public opportunities to increase your faith and follow scripture: Thursday. May 4, al the courthouse. 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.; 7 p.m. "Prayer and Praises." Thursday. May 4. at the courthouse. Local Prayer Task Force Comm. Rev Ken Vaught Chaplin Pennock Hospital Hope Ministries Denny Myers. Baptist Church Joyce Kelly. Hope Church Ministries Phyllis Sears. Nazarene Church To The Editor: 1 am hearing the media and lhe govern­ ment spew out rhetoric of fear and hate to­ ward the militia, patriot and constilutionist groups. I am also aware of their assumed in­ credulous disbelief and ridicule of these same groups If these groups are not telling the truth, then why are their allegations only being de­ flected and not v.gocously refuted wilh proof in hand? I have seen some militia material and I have seen Mark Koemeke's material. The ev­ idence is overwhelming in favor of the con­ spiracy theory. I abhor the violence of the bombing in Oklahoma City. I have to wonder who the real perpetrators arc in this incident. In Koemeke's 1993 tape titled "America in Peril" he tells how our "secret police" inter- Conference of states threatens constitution To The Editor: 1 recently read something that was quite in­ teresting and informative. It was called the Constitution and Bill of Right* of the United States. If you haven't read it in awhile, I suggest you do so. Our great forefathers wrote this to protect us from all wrong doing, foreign and domestic, and that we could keep our sovereignty The problem is there arc forces in lhe works that wish to tamper with thi*. The problem is called a conference of states, which can and probably will lead into a constitutional con­ vention. The would allow them to open up our constitution and change what they wish. They are using the balanced budget act as their ex­ cuse to do this. So do we sit back and say that they would never do that? Or do wc write our stale legislator* and tell them to say "no" to the conference of states. They need only 38 states for this and they already have 11. Let’s rot let our state be No. 12. Tammy Heath Hastings Watch out for children To The Editor: Spring is here! Well the weatherman may not realize it yet. but our kids do. You will notice that they are spending more time out of dooes. You sec them everywhere on foot, on bikes, and on rollerblades. They are in our yards, streets and playgrounds With better weather and longer daylight hours, we see more of them Our ck.ldren* are valuable. They are our future. Theis safety is a high priority with our Sheriffs Department 1 urge everyone to drive carefully. Watch for them on our roadways. They seem to ap­ pear out of no where sometimes. It is especial­ ly important to be alert for children when driving. Please help to protect our children. Sheriff Steve DeBoer Give an inch, they take a mile To The Editor: An abyss of shame is what 1 would call the treatment of the folks on the west side of town. Between the Historic District push and the heavy hand of the Pennock Hospital Board, along with the wheels that be directing the Ci­ ty Council, it is a lost cause for ail citizens. I looked for a voice that was loud and clear when the hospital wanted a house removed to make room for a road. That voice has been bought out. So there it {oes. All they wanted wa« one house, now see what it has grown into. Give an inch, they'll take a mile If Pennock Hospital doesn’t want to be in the Historic District, that should be the end of Historic District. Donald Johnson Middleville viewed him at work. They assured him they would put him at the scene of a horrible crime to shut him up. I see now that they arc trying io link him with the bombing in Oklahoma. Our government isn't wasting any time in pushing its agenda with legislation. They are capitalizing on this inexcusable act of terrorism io try and tighten the chains of slavery on Americans. The Anti-Terrorism Bill by President Clinton is another death knoll on freedom. Doesn't it make you curious how quickly the president had this bill ready to go al a moment's notice? He is also petitioning^ Congress for policing powers never before.' granied in thi* country. Contact your congressman immediately;', and demand our constitutional rights not be," abridged. Wc are in grave danger of completely las- ' ing our civil rights and our constitutionally ? guaranteed freedoms. We cannot allow lhe ' insane actions of a few to destroy the righty of 250 million! Zandra Beta.. Nashville ' FINANCIAL FOCUS finished by Mark D. Chrtatanaan of Edward D. Jones & Co. < Tokyo, you arc an international investor, because the company is domiciled in a foreign country. Thi: may appear to be nothing more thar. scrnatics. but international and global in­ vestments can offer different levels of risk and reward. You may be a global investor if you invest in a company that has sales in a foreign coun­ try or a mutual fund that buys shares of such companies. Numerous American corporations — many of them large and well-known — derive substantial income from foreign sales. U.S. companies regularly expand into other countries not only through sales but also by capital investmenu such as factories. Com­ panies such as Gillette. McDonald s and Coca-Cola earn significant revenue outside the United States Investors willing to assume a little more risk can invest internationally by purchasing mutual funds that invest in foreignheadquanered companies. This offers the opthe protection of diversification. International investing also can be done by buying individual shares of foreign com­ panies. The simplest way to do this is to pur­ chase American Depository Receipts (ADRs). which arc negotiable securities traded just like common stock on U.S. securities exchanges. They are issued by U.S. depository banks that handle all admim*aation, pay dividends in U.S. dollars after deducting applicable taxes.’ Many of the ADR* that trade on the York Stock Exchange are wdl-k However, individual international stock* — even though ADRs — carry more risk thaaU.S.-based companies. Currency fluctuations^ can have a significant impact as evidenced by1 stock* that were subject to the sudden and drastic devaluation of the Mexican peso earlier this year. Consult a financial profes­ sional for assistance with global and intern^ tkmal investments, especially ADR*. More and more investor* are taking advao^ tage of today’s worldwide markets. If yoL want to be a part of this trend, be sure tde understand the differences between interna­ tional and global investing — and the risks and* rewards of each — before you invest. - STOCKS —: The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday: Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. 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Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) if they didn't know ______________________ Global vs. International Investing You've probably seen the TV commercials showing express-mail delivery to ranchers in the Australian outback, or turban-clad businessmen discussing computers in the mountains of Tibet. The world is getting smaller. Advances in technology and communications, combined with lhe growing economies of more and more nations, are enabling an increasing number of companies to do business throughout the world Investors are benefining from this trend: Today, they can choose from an ever-growing array of international and global investments. With this type of investing, it’s vital to fully understand what you’re buying. One of the first things to know about "global" or "inter­ national" investing is that even though these terms arc used interchangeably, they actually have different meanings. Global investments are companies domicil­ ed or doing business in foreign countries and the United States. A global mutual fund will buy shares of companies anywhere in the world. Intematioanl investments, on the other hand, are companies that are domiciled strict­ ly in foreign countries. In roost cases, where a company is head­ quartered makes the difference. For example. Procter and Gamble, which is headquartered in the United States and distributes its pro­ ducts worldwide, is considered a global in­ vestment. However, if you buy the common HastingsBaNNER Matv m Jacoto* Pr aa^3an! SUpMn Jacoba Traaaurar ) -n munMy. I think we i because we're Uke �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 27. 1995 — Page 5 County nixes ‘ludicrous’ landfill request I After by Elainr Gilbert Assistant Editor several Barry County cfcHnnusjdoncrs called requests from Detrotttfcsed Gty Management Corp, ludicrous and (^acceptable, the County Board Tuesday ^oted to reject the firm’s proposal to expand the county's local landfill into one of the Ittgcit in West Michigan The voce was thought to be lhe first unan­ imous vote commissioners have had about recent landfill issues. Commissioner Robert Wenger, who usually votes in favor of City Management's requests, this week voted to reject attempts between the two parties to have a host community agreement. City Management purchased the Hastings Sanitary Service landfill in 1992. Commissioner Linda Watson »aid "tax­ payers of this county made it very clear that they didn't want the largest landfill in the state of Michigan." City Management has maintained that it needs the increases in acreage and volume to remain competitive. "I think we need to send a message to them (City Management) that this is out of line," said Board Chairman Jim Bailey. If Gty Management comes back with "any­ thing near-negotiable" the County Board would consider it. he said. Commissioner Sandy James commented that she thought City Management's offer was ludicrous. Because county commissioners and City Management seemed so far apart in negotia­ tions. the County Board also voted to dis­ solve its special task force, appointed to ne­ gotiate a host agreement. Wenger cast the lone dissenting vote on that issue, saying he "would hate to shut that door.' The county had proposed a host commu­ nity Agreement with City Management that would have allowed a daily volume of 200 tons of waste per day from Barry and five contiguous counties. However, City Man­ agement said its "bottom line" on the cap issue was 2333 tons per day. wbicu trans­ lates to two million cubic yards per year, ac­ cording to lhe County Board's environmental attorney Douglas A. Donnell. For comparison purposes. Donnell told County Board Chairman Jim Bailey in a let­ ter. that »be figures proposed by City Man­ agement would make the Hastings landfill "one of the largest, if not the largest, in West Michigan." St. Joseph County's landfill is authorized to receive 136 million cubic yards per year and Calhoun County's cap is 1.5 million cub yards per year. According to one of City Management s executives. Donnell said the firm will no* accept an area restriction for the landfill of less than 48 acres, which is substantially larger than the 10 acre limitation the county wanted to impose. Because of the two profound differences. Donnell said be was not optimistic about the prospects of successfully negotiating a host agreement with City Management. "By lhe terms of this letter (from Don­ nell)," Commissioner Rod Goebel said, "we have found out. as other counties, munici­ palities in the state and region have found out. that City Management is not a good neighbor." In other business, concerning the landfill, commissioners agreed to direct the County solid Waste Planning Committee to start amending the count) s Solid Waste Plan, pertaining to the impon/expon issue. Bar­ ry's plan is out of date. Wenger said. The County Board also voted to direct the Solid Waste Planning Committee to either prepare an ordinance or an amendment to lhe plan to require a volume and origin reporting system. Solid waste panel seeks consultant I by Jaa G»H«p SuffWriler The Berry County Solid Waue Oversight Committee will Mb ibe Bary County Boerd of Commlrilooerr to approve hiring • crinsulting firm lo work with them to update the outdated county roltd wane plan. Each county must have a plan to manage its soltd**waste. and Ibe plans should be updated when needed, but the Barry County plan, which was completed in 1989. has been deemed out of dale The County Board will be asked to ^prove a consultant, decide what type of review is needed and deal with the lack of retorting requirements tn lhe current solid waste plan. ■Committee member James Schnackenberg pointed out that lhe commiliee last year had asked the County Board to authorize hiring a consultant to review and revamp the plan The County Board responded by asking bow much money would be required, and the mailer has been pending since last year, be said. Part of the problem is that lhe Michigan Department of Natural Resources, along with the state and federal government, are all talking about changing the rules oo solid watte, so many local units are wailing to see what they will have to deal with before they begin making changes of their own. "We asked for a consulting firm to help; one firm responded. Even they said changes <rere coming and said we should wait We’re right back to lhe same place we were." Schnackenberg said. Earth Tech, (formerly Williams and Works) the one company willing to do the consulting, said if a total review was needed, the cost would be between S28.OOO and $35,000. If the focus was to be on only what was absolutely necessary, such as import and export of sol*! waste rules in the plan, the cost dropped to between $4,000 and $6,000. Environmental attorney Douglas Donnell agreed with Schnackenberg that something should be done. He said the shortcomings in the plan would be dealt with by the planning committee, either comprehensively or one issue at a time. He said decisions have been deferred for months, "because we thought the state was going to make changes tor us.....it's not clear that they are going to do someth ug...this may take years." be said. Donnell also noted that a task force negotiating a host agreement between City Management and the county was supposed to set daily weight limits and the ultimate size of the landfill. Howevei, he said, they were far apart on the issues. "A host agreement wouldn't run counter to the plan, but I'm not optimistic," Donnell said. In another action, the committee will draft a letter with a formal request of landfills, planning committees of municipalities and |Anna E. Willyard| ‘LANSING - Artie Marie Nickerson, 75 of Lansing passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 1995 at the home of her son. Roger Heffiebowex of Barryton. Artie was bora on March 10, 1920, the daughter of Sytvesx.-r and Vera Curtis. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Dorothy McLeod, Gertrude Darling, her twin sister. Aide Leffel and Letha Southwell, one brother, Kendal. .* She is survived by two sons, Robert (Sharon) Heffiebower of Grand Rapids and Roger (Nancy) Heffiebower of Barryton; ten grand­ children and several great grandchildren; six sisters, Thelma Barnum of Hastings, Violet Jordan of Lake Odessa. Nellie Wells of Woodt®ry, Mildred Waldron of Hastings, Joyce Vroman of Saranac and Barbara Weeks of Middleville, four brothers, Elwin of Hastings, Ivan of Tennessee, Cart of Mulliken and Glendon of Woodland. • Memorial Services were held at the Kilpatfcek Church on April 12 with lhe Reverend George Speas presiding. J Memorial contributions may be made to Peart of Hospice of Big Rapids. I Rev. Ralph M. Tweedy________ | • GRAND RAPIDS - Reverend Ralph M tWeedy, 93, of Clark Retirement Community, former!) of Freeport, passed away on Tuesday, April It, 1995. J He was born oo May 27. 1901 at Lebanon, Indiana, the son of Albert M and Mary G. (Mershoo) Tweedy. • Reverend Tweedy was married to Ena Mae Vincent on May 30, 1936 in Caledonia. i He was raised in Boooe County, Indiana and Lake County, Michigan and attended Lake pity public schools, graduating in 1918. He Ehis BA Degree from Central Michigan of Education and attended Garrett t Institute. : He was a minister in the Michigan Confer­ ence of what became the United Methodist BHe was Pastor at Hastings Circuit. nd, Freeport and Caledonia. Reverend was Secretary of the Rural Fellowship of the Michigan Conference of the Methodist Church and was active in the Older Adult Committee of the Methodist Conference. • Surviving are his wife, Ena Mae Tweedy, one son. Albert V. (Maralyn) Tweedy of Worthington, Minnesota; grandchildren, Laura ■Tweedy and Mark Tweedy; niece, Ena Mae Symonds of Nashville Graveside services will be held on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Freeport Cemetery with the Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. i Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Anna E. WiUyard, 91. passed away on Saturday, April 22, 1995 at Villa Elizabeth Care Center in Grand Rapids. She was bora oc January 27, 1904 at Pine Creek, Holland, the daughter of Willy C. and Petranella (Bos) Johnston. She was raised in Pine Creek and Duncan Lake in Middleville. She attended Duncan Lake School graduat­ ing from the eighth grade. She was married to Harry Willyard on March 30, 1929 m Middleville Mrs. Willyard was a member of Hospital Guild for Pennock Hospital, V.F.W. Auxiliary, Grand Valley Auxiliary of Veterans of World War L Preceding her in death were her husband, Harry WiUyard. Survivors are her children, Darrel L. (Linda) WiUyard of Middleville, Dale C. (Randy) WiUyard of Middleville, DyUis (Don) Wilson of Rockford; six grandchildren; ^greatgrand­ children; two sisters, Mary Crumback of Cale­ donia and Vera McKenzie of Johannesburg; two »sters-in-law, Marie WiUyard of Green Lake and Esther Willyard of Caledonia; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Monday at lhe Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville with Reverend Richard L. Sliper officiating. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association. waste haulers to voluntarily report the origin and amount of solid waste coming into Barry County. None of the panel was sure how much information would come from the request, but Donnell said the committee should go on record as asking, and "enforce the plan with what information you have. You will get less than perfect compliance, but you should start....I get nervous on a plan that just sits there," he said. Since Hastings Charter Township has a host agreement with City Management, the landfill owners report the amount of waste that comer into the facility each quarter. City Management agreed to pay Hasting township 10 cents on each yard of waste they bring in and the informs ion is available to the public. In discussion before voting to ask the commissioners for help. Jeff Mansfield urged the committee ask to get a consultant to help as soon as possible. Chairman V. Harry Adrounie commented that the committee would give the County Board members the facts and let them decide which plan they would approve ASPHALT continued from page I a gas tax increase." he said. City Manager Howard Penrod said the city would receive indirect benefits from a new asptoah piam. "We'd receive better roads throughout lhe county that we all use." be said. "But it's un­ likely that we'd get any significant benefit." But Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell said, "Township people don't maintain city streets. Everybody's got to maintain their own roads." Councilman David J asperse said he was confused about the way the one mill tax would be collected. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said. "I'm not in favor of the location (at the Road Commis­ sion rile). It's just a stone s throw away from a beautiful neighborhood... I'm totally op­ posed to an asphalt plant that is close to a beautiful residential area." Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum sakl. "I'd have to have some credible environmen­ tal impact study" because an asphalt plant is regarded as "heavy industry" in zoning. Lenz said though they are regarded as heavy industry, many asphalt plants are lo­ cated in suburban, residential areas. He gave the city of St Joseph as an example But be said the key reason for ba ing an asphalt plant run by the Road Comm rskn is to save money and time, "a better a d more economical road system." "But the significant savings arc not there for the dty," Gray said. "The council has to look at what advantage this is to the dty. I think that lakes more time... It bears more Kevin Hubert and Amanda Jennings. Outstanding Business Students for this academic year at Hastings High School, stand with lhe official emblem of Business Professionals of America. Jennings is president of the local BPA chapter and Hubert is reporter. Top business students selected Kevin Hubert and Amanda Jennings have been selected this year's "Outstanding Busi­ ness Students” by Hastings High School Business Department instructors. They were chosen on the basis of their business curriculum achievements, interest, scholarship, post-secondary aspirations and potential success in business careers. Teach­ ers Patrick Purgiel, Mary Dawson and Elbert Black made the selections. Hubert, son of Mike and Robin Hubert of Hastings, has taken a number of business classes, including keyboarding, computer applications for business, accounting one and two. He also has been a student aide in the business department. Hubert plans to attend Michigan Techno­ logical University in Houghton and to major in computer science. He now works in the Felpausch Food Center support office after school. His extra-curricular activities include Key Club, Interact, Wizards of Wall Street. Stu­ dents in Business, National Honor Society, the golf team, and the local chapter of the Business Professionals of America. He also was a member of lhe Hastings Technology Planning Committee and as­ sisted Principal Steve Harbison wilh inform­ ing the community of the restructuring of the high school through the use of multi-media presentations. Hubert is a two-year member of lhe Hast­ ings chapter of the Business Professionals of America and this year has served as reporter. He and Michelle Lancaster, Justin Reid and Tony Norris placed second in the state pre­ 0RDINANCEN0?19954 CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY GAS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the right, power and authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mams, pipes and services on, along, across and under the highway, streets, alleys, bridges, waterways, and other public places, and to do a local gas business in the TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, for THE TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE ORDAINS: SECTION 1. GRANT, TERM. The TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, hereby grants to the Consumers Power Company, a Michigan corporation, its successors and assigns, hereinafter called the "Grantee", the right, power and authonty to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on. along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges, waterways, and other public places, and to do a local gas business in the TOWNSHIP of BALTIMORE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years. :’ ; SECTION 4 HOLD HARMLESS. Said Grantee shall at all times keep and save the Township free and harmless from all loss, costs and expense to which it may be subject by reason of the negligent construction and maintenance of the structures and equip­ ment hereby authorized In case any action is commenced against the Township on ac­ count of the permission herein given, said Grantee shall, upon notice, defend the Township and save it free and harmless from all loss, cost and damage arising out of such negligent construction and maintenance. SECTION 5 EXTENSIONS. Said Grantee shall construct and extend its gas distribu­ tion system within said Township, and shall furnish gas to applicants residing therein In accordance with applicable laws rules and regulations SECTION 6 FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. The nghts. power and authonty herein granted, are not exclusive Either manufactured or natural gas may be furnished hereunder - NOTICE — SECTION 7 RATES. Said Grantee shall be entitled to charge the inhabitants of said Township for gas furnished therein, the rales as approved by the Michigan Public Ser­ vice Commission, to which Commission or its successors authority and jurisdiction to fix and regulate gas rates and rules regulating such service in said Township, are hereby granted for lhe term of this franchise Such rates and rules shall be subject to review and change at any time upon petition therefor being made by either said Township, ac ting by its Township Board, or by said Grantee. JSECTION 8 REVOCATION. The franchise granted by this ordinance is subject to revoca tion upon sixty (60) days written notice by the party desiring such revocation. For the Hope Township Planning Commission to review the Site Plan and consider the Special Exception Use request submitted by Thomas Walker for a rental storage facility on Lot 38 of Cloverdale Plat in Section 20 of Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan. SECTION 9 MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION. JURISDICTION Said Grantee shall, as to all other conditions and elements of service not herein fixed, be and remain subject to the reasonable rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commis­ sion or its successors, applicable to gas service In said Township. SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect upon the day after The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43. Shirtey R Case Hope Township Clerk 5463 S Wall Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 948-2464 SECTION 2 CONSIDERATION. In consideration of the rights, power and authonty hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully perform all things required by the terms hereof. SECTION 3 CONDITIONS. No highway, street, alley, bridge, waterway or other public place used by said Grantee shall be obstructed longer than necessary during the work of construction or repair, and shall be restored to the same order and condition as when said work was commenced. All of Grantee's pipes and mains shall be so placed in the highways and other public places as not to unnecessarily Interfere with the use thereof for highway purposes taking Gray added, "The first question we have to ask is whether we wan: to go to the well with this type of question." Council tabled the issue and asked Penrod to secure more information before it makes a final decision oo whether or not it will sup­ port putting the issue before voters. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon live days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. ‘ a period of thirty years. discussion." Councilman Robert May said many people these days are talking about less government and privatizing services, which is a different path than what this proposal is HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING May 1,1995 • 7:00 p.m. HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD sentation management team competition Jennings, daughter of Archie and Mattie Jennings, has maintained a 3.95 grade point average h college preparatory classes at the high school. She has focused her elective wort in business, taking introduction to business, keyboarding, computer applica­ tions for business, small business and finan­ cial management and has been a business department student aide. She also has been active in business activi­ ties outside lhe classroom and has earned awards in Business Olympics, Wizards of Wall Street and the local chapter of Business Professionals of America, for which she is president. A three-year member of BPA. she has re­ ceived awards in proofreading, editing, the small business management team and was a member of the state champion spelling team this year. She also has completed the BPA Torch Awards program, from which she will receive the Ambassador Award for dedica­ tion to scholarship, leadership and service in business. Extra-curricular activities that have kept her busy throughout high school have in­ cluded the National Honor Society and Spanish Club. for which she is president; the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, for which she is vice president; the executive committee of the Science Club; softball; basketball: Quiz Bowl and WKAR's "QuizB usters." Jennings has a scholarship to attend Wayne State University in Detroit. the date of publication thereof; provided, however, it shall cease and be of no effect after thirty days from its adoption unless within said penod the Grantee shall accept the same in writing fii?d with the Township Clerk. Upon acceptance and publication hereof, this ordinance shall constitute a contract between said Township and said Grantee. Vt- We certify that the foregoing Franchise Ordinance was duly enacted by the Township Board of the TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, on the 11th day of April. 1995 Shirley Drake, Township Supervisor Attest Theodora L. Soya. Township Clerk !*■; �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 27, 1995 Beulah Bach inski HASTINGS - Beulah Bachinski, 88, of Thornapple Lake, Hastings, passed away on Sunday, Apnl 23, 1995 at Pennock Hospital. She moved to her present home on Thornap­ ple Lake in 1956 from Gary, Indiana. Her husband, Henry Bachinski. whom she married on September 9, 1939. died on Febru­ ary 24, 1993. Respecting her wishes, there will be no Funeral Services. Burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Portage. Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to a chanty of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. at the... Church of Your Choice : SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES hope: methodist united CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 945 3397 Church phone 945-4995 GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly called The Hastings Or^.-e Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd . 1 mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Ser QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 (616 ) 94 5 9392 Sund«) School 10 School. II 00 Wonhip Richard Scllen (peaking. non provided lo an.’ from morning George and Barb Kimpel. 945-9116; 6:30 p m - Bible study your faith THORNAPPLE VALLEY FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wail Lake Church 10:45 office am phone Sunday 946-2549 Children. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. KcUer. Director of Christian Education Brian Humphreys. Program/Youth Director Thursday. Apnl 27 — 9 30 a.m . Circle Study Leaden P O Bos 63. Hayings. Ml 4«05« PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen W right (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 |_____________ Ira E. Scudder___________ | WILLIAMSTON - Lloyd George Sheffield, 66, of Williimston, formerly of Hickory Comers and Lacy, passed away oo Thursday March 23.1995 in Parker Manor, Williamston He was born on October 28, 1928 in James­ town, Ohio the son of Lloyd A. and Lorenc (Glass) Sheffield. He moved to Hickory Corners at the age of three. He lived on Shef­ field Road which was named after his family He attended Kellogg Agricultural High School and served in the United States Air National Guard from 1951 to 1956. Mr. Sheffield was employed as a farmer for several yean on the Leon Dunning farm, and also was employed at Bill Woods Tire Company in Battle Creek. He retired in 1990 from Michigan Slate University where he was employed as an animal caretaker in the Veter­ inary Department He was married to Joyce Dcnnington in 1957. The marriage ended in divorce. He was preceded in death by an infant brother in 1936 and his father in 1966. Surviving are twin sons, David of Sacramen­ to, California and Danny of Fleet wood, Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren; his mother, Lorenc G. Sheffield of Battle Creek; sisters, Joan Cary of Battle Creek, Jane Russell of Dowling and Sandra Tack of Lacey. Funeral Services were held on Monday, March 27 at Lehman Chapel of Shaw Funeral Home with the Reverend Ray Talmage officiating. Burial was at Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or Greater Lansing Hospice. a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 7:00 pm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, SOS S Jefferwn CHUBCH. 3115 N. Broadway. Hastmgv Ml 49056 Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Wontap Services Sunday. 9Warn nd 11:00 a m . Sunday School. 9:45 am. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5 15 p.m at Delores Gaspen. 101 Barbei Rd . Hastings Men s Breakfast »ill be meeting the third Saturday of each month unt>l fur ther notice Call Mr Stephen Lewis at 945 5365 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Rond) W.lham Gardner. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170. Com rnumty Service Center number is 945-2361 Saturday services are: Sabbath School al 9:20 a m (lor all ages, adults aad children) and Wor­ ship Service al 114)0 a.m Jota us foe Prayer Meeting held Tuesday*. 74)0-8 00 p.m. Our Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, b open to the public Mon days and Wednesdays. 94X3-124)0 noon. Donations of ckxhmg in good, clean coadmoa are accepsed only during above boon If you arc in need of clothing pieaae call 945-2361 for an appomtment WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4687 Coam Grove Road. Pnmor Baa Her tfag. 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30; Wedneaday ews ■p from 6 00-8 00 p.m. the youths mem at the church, bring a sack tench HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hraraga. Midi. James A. Caoqihei. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m., daases for all ages Morning Wontap Iff 45 s_m Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 74)0 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (agra 2 through 7 or ftru grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quia (ages 6-12), Youth Ministries or Teen Bfote Quiz <^es 13-19); Adnh Bible Study - No age limits FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 946-6004 ICevia Shorfcry. Semor Pastor James R. Barred. Asst Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:43 am. Classes for all gu. 11.4)0 a m. Morning Worship Service. Jr Church up to 4<h Givde. 600. Evening Service Wan^esday 6 30 Anu Cuba. 700 jl.m.. Teens m Houseman HA 74)0 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 6:15 p.m.. Aduh Choir practice CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creak Rd . I m. Scute. Ptotor Brau Branham Phone 625-2265 Sunday School at IffOO a. m . Worstep 11 00 a.m.. Evening Service at 64)0 p.m.; Wedneaday Prayer Bible 7.4X) p.m 6.00 Menden Dinner and Program Sunday. Apnl 30-9:30 aad 11:00 Morning Worahip Services 9:30 ■ervicc brondenat over WBCH AM and FM. Nursery provided during both services 1030 feftowitap and refreshments tn the dining room. 11:20 Children’s Church; 5: 304.30 Middle High Youth. 6: 30-7:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship Monday. May 1 6:30 p.m Mother Daughter Ban­ quet! Take a visit to Grandma's Houar wah us! Tickets S3.50 for adutes and $2 50 for children Cail the Church Office for resrevatkms as no ticket* w ill be sold st the door Tuesday. May 2-7:30p m Circle 7 meets Wedneaday. May 3 - 9.30 a.m.. Circle I meets; 1:30 p.m.. Circle ? meets; 1:30 p.m.. Circte 4 meeu. 7 p.m.. Choir rehearsal; 64X) pm. Circle 5 meets, hall kitchen. 7:30 p.m . Cir­ cle 6 meets I GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St . Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Apnl 30 -14)0 and 10:45 a m. Ho­ ly Communion. 9:30 Church School (all ages) Thursday. April 27 - 7:30-3:30 Hastings Area School Kindergarten Screening; I 00 Ruth Circle; 6.30 Children's Chmr. 74)0 Sm. Group Leadership Tram . 8 00 AA. Saturday. April 29 - 1000 Catechumen 4. 100 NA Tuesday. May 2 - 7:00 Shepherd Comm. Wednesday. May 3 - 10 00 Wordwalcher*. 7 00 Serah Circle RARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N. Michigan Ave.. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (maihng address - 1651 Mmhison Rd . Hastings. MI 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green aad Jeffenon Mourner. Jon Taaitetey. Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 am. Bible Sctooi; IOJO B.m.. CHI far Irrutfawi - 623-3110. CHURCH OF 1 H E NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. RandnD Hartman, Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 114)0 a.m. Mormng Wonhip Service; 6 00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday: 74)0p.m. Services for Adults. Teem sad Children HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (al Stan School Rond) Wdham Gardner. Ptotor Church phone number n 945-2170. Com­ munity Service Canter number is 945-2361 Saturday temces are: Sabbath School al 9:20 a.m. (for all agm, adults and children) and Wor­ ship Service at 1100 a m. Join us far Prayer Meeting held Tnemteys. 74)044)0 p.m Our Cn — nhy Service Cwtorr, 302 E. Green Street, m open to foe public Mcndays rad Watemndays. 94XJ-12.4X) anon. Donatxma of ckxhmg m good, dean emulation are accepted only during above hours. If you are m need of ckxhmg please call 945-2361 for an appointment NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Ctaries Faber. Ptotor. A mission al St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Doe Roscoe. (517) 652-9228 Monung Cekhrunon 10 a m Fellowship Tune Before the Service Nursery, children s ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry, leader­ ship training The Church Page Is Paid tor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS S LOAN, FA HMtlng, «<d Lak* Od*M* WMN FUNCRAL HOME HaMlnga FUXFAt INCORPORATID ol Haatlnga NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F 01.C THI HASTINGS BANNEB AND REMIHDfB 1962 N Broadway — Haatlnga BOSUY PHARMACY •Prggcripttons'* — 118 S Jefferaon — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hutting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBf R GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings, Mtchignn HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH - Comer State Rd . and Bokwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brad. Associate Pastor. Rev Tod Clark. Youth Pastor Sunday: 10:00a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship Service; 6:00 p.m . Evening Celebration Church nuncry and children’s church pro­ vided Wednesday - 74)0 p m Share groups meeting in various bjmes Contact church office for mfo on these Prayer and Bible •tudy at church. ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastmgi. Ml 49031 Father Gate Infauna Vicar Phone 623-2030 (Dekon) after 6 p m. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Prayer 9:45 a m.; Mm 10 00 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METIKMHST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Church phone (616) 945 9574 Barrier free building with cievaux to ail floors Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM st 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a m ; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m ; Worship 11: 00 a m - Junior Church foUowuy Children's Story for ages 5 thru 8. Mi-Hi A Sr-Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS: FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Children's Vocal Chmr Pre-school thro first grade 5:00 p.m . Children's Beil Chmr: Second grade or older 5:30 pm. Prepared Light Meal 6:00 p m . Bteie Study 6:45 p.m . Acuvtocs for Kids 6:45 p m . First Wnfarsitey of month is Game Night for ail ages. THURSDAYS: ChancelChmr7:30p.m Thursday. April 27 - Rummage Sale 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m Sunday. April 30 — Native Amencan Awareness Tumtey. Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger. Youth Felkr-stop to Maze CraK 12:13 p.m Wednesday. May 3 — Mother mul Daughter Banquet. 6 30 p m Thursday. May 4 - Na­ tional Day of Prayer Sunday. May 7 - Beginning of NnxmaJ Family Week Tuesday. May 9 - Hi Noonen Ptxiuck'Program I24K) Noon. Love, inc Board 124)0 mxm SUPPORT GROUPS V.l.P.'s (Visual)* Impaired Per sons) 9 30 a.tn first Friday of month September thru May. Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, aad 1:00 p.m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12: 30 p.m. Wednesdays; CoDrprndent* Anony mous 7 30 p m. Thursdays, and 9 00 a m Satur days Tops No 338 - 9 15 a m Thursdays. Alcoholics Aaonymous. 4 00 pm Wednesdays NinaJ. Star^ord| HASTINGS - Nina J. Stanfonl, 85, of Hast­ ings passed away on Thursday April 20,1995 at Harvath's Adult Foster Care in Dowling She wu bom on ? oril 23, 1909 in Johns­ town Township, Barry County, the daughter of George and Lena (Packer) Conklin. She wu raised in Johnstown Township and attended the Bristol School. She married George H. Stanford on Novem­ ber 19, 1933. She lived all her married life in the Dowling area. Mrs. Stanford wu employed at the Dowling Post Office for about 15 yean. She wu a member of the Dowling Country Chapel, former Church Treasurer, Sunday School Superintendent and Teacher, member of AARP, Woman’s Society of Christian Service, Dowling Library Circle, Woman's Sewing Circle, member of MADD, wu an avid gardener and well known for her many handicrafts. She wm prece^gdrin death by her busband, George on February 22, 1992; son Glen Gary Stanford in W59; brothers, John, Clifford, Leslie and Albert Conklin; sisters, Edna and Anna Conklin and Louise Fender. Survivors are daughters, Ruth Ann Dudgeon of Kalamazoo and Joanne VanAmcyden of Dowling; three grandchildren, Vicki VanAmeyden of Bedford, Capciain David VanA­ mcyden serving in the Air Force and Paul Van Ameyden of Kalamazoo; sisters Elsie Devil of Hutings and Grace Ritchie of Bellevue. Funeral Services were held at the Dowling Country Chapel of the United Methodist Church with Reverend Kay Plan and Reverend Merlin Pratt officiating. Burial wu at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Djwling Country Chapel of United Methodist Church. HASTINGS - Ira E. Scudder, 82, of Hastings KnStk'H^spQta?1Ur,d,y AprU 20’ 1995 11 He was born on June 12, 1912 at Carlton Township, Barry County, the son of Jesse and E. Ger-ude (Lake) Scudder. He was raised in Carlton Township and attended Woodlahd School and graduated from Woodland High School. He was married to Cecil L Hastidt on June 12, 1971. Mr. Scudder farmed in Carlton Township for many years before retiring and moving to Hast- He was a member of Hastings Grace Weslyao Church. Mr. Scudder was preceded in death by his P*rents and a sister. Ruth Hibbard. Surviving are his wife, Cecil; daughter and husband. Barban and Gene Cross of Irons; three grandchildren, Geoffrey, Steven and Tammy Cross; two great grandsons. Josh and Jammie Cross; sisters, Vera Hyde of Saddlebag Lake and Veda Conklin of Three Rivers; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Monday at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with The Reverend Al Yates officiating. Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery in Wayland. • Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Wcslyan Church. Dorothea Lindsey Mooney \ PLAINWELL - Dorotiiea Lindsey Nooney, 87, of Plainwell, formerly of Pine Lake, passed away on Friday, April 21, 1995 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She wu born on May 27,1907 in Doster, the daughter of Nicholu and Mary (Burchett) Brooard. She graduated from Western Michigan University and taught school for 21 years at Plainwell, South Haven, Lansing and Delton. She married Lloyd Lindsey in 1939. and they had two daughters, Marilyn and Eileen. Dorothea wu a member of Pine Lake Help­ ing Hands, Kalamazoo Fine Arts Club, Delton Kappa Gamma and for many years wu an active member of the First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo. Besides her grandchildren, she enjoyed traveling, hiking and frequent Brouard family gatherings Following the death of Lloyd in 1973, Dorothea then married Lewis Noo ney of Plain­ well in 1975 and he preceded her in death in 1978. She is survived by brothers and sisters, Donald and Sadie Brouard of Sou th Gate, Cali­ fornia, Arlene Dewey of Hickory Corners, Eleanor and Donald Houvener of Delton, Velma and Harry Kunz of Doster, Jack and Delores Brouard of Jackson; numerous nieces and nephews. She ts also survived by her daughters and husbands, Marilyn and Tom Moon of Brr wnsville, Pennsylvania and Eileen and Bill Wooer of Kingsley, four grandsons, Ted and Matt Moon and Tim and Dean Wooer. She is also survived by Lewis's family, Pauline (Nooney) Egner of Lake Orion, Jim and Charlene Nooney of Plainwell, 11 grand­ children and spouses and 17 great grandchildren At her request crenudoo has taken place. A Memorial relaxation wu held on Monday at the Fust Baptist Church of Kalama­ zoo with Pastor A. Pieter Kiwiet-Pentaleoni officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Organ Fund of the First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo. Envelopes available at Williams Funeral Home in Delton. When a loved one dies, family LAKE ODESSA - Mary Alyce O’Mara, 61. of Lake Odessa passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 1995 at Butterworth Hospital. She was bom on March 13,1934 in Stanton, the daughter of James and Ethel (Dillenbeck)! Chapin. . She graduated from Stanton High School in ; 1953 and wu married to Eugene O'Mara or * August 25, 1956 in Greenville. She lived in Stanton and Ionia before­ moving to the Lake Odessa area in 1968. She had worked at the Mitchell-Bentley Corporation and the Chrysler Corporation for | several yean. Mrs. O'Man wu a member of the St; Edwards Parish and Altar Society of Lake Odessa, the Knights of Columbus of Ionia.* She wu preceded in death by her father, two brothers, Charles and Gary. Surviving are her husband, Eugene; four: sons. James (Maxine) O'Man of Kent, Ohio,: John (Tammy) O’Mara of Lake Odessa, Matth­ ew (Sally) O'Man of Lake Odessa and Mark (Michelle) O'Man of Vermontville; four grandchildren, Eric, Keagan, Kacie and Trevor, her mother, Ethel Chapin of Greenvil­ le; two brothers, Robert Chapin of Ionia and Richard (Patricia) Chaplin of Sheridan; two sisters, Mrs. Laverne (Phyllis) Adams of Greenville and Mrs. Bill (Lots) Walker of Clearwater, Florida; six sisten-in-law and brothers-in-law, Janet Qtapin of Lakeview, Marie O'Man of Marshall, Thocnu (Nonna) O'Man of Ionia, Ruth O'Man of Lake Odessa, Pauline (Ken) Hubbard of Saranac and Rosem­ ary (Jim) Hickey of Lake Odessa; several nieces and nephews. Funenl Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Sl Edwards Catholic Church in Like Odesu with Father Thomu Boufford officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Rosery will be recited on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Edwards Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sl Edwards Parish Building Fund or the Ionia Knightt of Columbus Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Roops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. WillardJ. Gonyou HASTINGS - Willard J. Gonyou, 76, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 1995 at his residence. He was born on May 28,1918 at Detroit, the son of John & Ella (Cforier) Gonyou. He was raised in the Detroit area and attended schools there, graduating in 1936 ■ from Redford High School. He wu married to Eleanore M. Kosmaiski on January 9,1939. They moved to Hastings in 1940 from Detroit Mr. Gonyou wu a United States Amy ; Veteran of World War II. He wu employed at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing u a Power Plant I Operator for 15 yean, retiring in 1983. Previous employment included: Pittsburg Paint A Glass Company in Grand Rapid* and the former Royal Coach Company in Hastinp. He waa a member of St Roan of Lima Cadmlic Cnurch. He waa preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren; one great granddaugMcr. { Rile of Christian Burial Services wen held oo Friday April 21, 1995 at St Rose of Lima I Catholic Church with Reverend Qiaiiea HJ Fischer officiating. Burial was at Mt Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made 10 St Rose Church, Barry Community Hospice, or Charity of one's choice. Arrangements wen made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. | many, cost remains a genuine concern. To prevent additional worry during this time, we strive to work within the bounds of each family's financial situation. If -YOU’RE TO RIGHT BE need be, a CONCERNED ABOUT COSTS." David C. Wren financing plan can even be Funeral Professional arranged. There are many options. And we'll make sure you are aware of each one. UXjren Funeral Home, inc. ^David C. Wren — President 1401 N. Broadway at Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 945-2471 t sister, Melba Beals; brother, Gerald Gonyou. : Survivors are Ma wife, Eleanore; eon and I wife, Gerald ft Charlene Gonyou of Owoaso; I members often feel that a discussion of costs is “out-of-place.” Still, for 7 < ; J ■ Eugene Bush I NAPLES, FLORIDA - Eugene Bush, 74, of Naples, Florida and formerly of Concord passed away on January 16, 1995. A second Memorial Service will be held at * Homer United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 6th at 11:00 a.m. < He is survived by his wife Mary; six daught­ ers: one son and their families. I PaulL. Gibson| MIDDLEVILLE - Paul L. Gibson, 81, of Middleville, passed away on Saturday, April 22.1995 at the Home ofHope in Grand Rapids. He was bora on August 5, 1913 in Middle­ ville, the ton of Loren and Rhoda (Wesbrook) Gibson. He wu raised in Middleville and attended, Middleville schools, graduating in 1931. ( He wu married to Ethel M. Prentice on November 8, 1940 at Hastings. Mr. Gibson fanned all his life, he also work­ ed for ASCS He wu a member of the Barry County Farm. Bureau and on its Board. He wu a member of lhe Middleville United Methodist Church and had served as trustee 0T the Church. He was member and Chairman of' Lhe Barry County Zoning Commission and' Chairman of Appeals Board for several years Preceding him in death were his son, KeithGibson and sister, Ida Skinner. Surviving are his wife, Ethel M. Gibson; four sons. James (Kenna) Gibson of Verona, Wisconsin, Carl (Mary) Gibson of Charlotte, Edward (Christina) Gibson of Lake Ridge, Virginia and Fred (Anne Marie) Gibson of Sterling Heights; ten grandchildren; one sister, Nonna Butzer of Middleville. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Stan Fmkbeioer and Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. » Interment wu at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 27, 1995 — Page 7 (Woodland NEWS.^.c^iZ Warren-Hicks exchange vows Jeffrey T. Warren and Kristie L. Hicks, both of Dowling, were married Feb. 18, 1995 in Pleasantv tew Family Church. She is the daughter of Leroy and Terri Hicks of Dowling. He is the son of Robert and Teri Warren of Dowling Honor attendants were Robin Perry, cousin of the bride, and Terry Staines, friend of the groom. The bride is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. She is employed at the Hickory Inn The groom is a graduate of Hastings High School. He is employed by Allied Mechanical Services. After a honeymoon trip to the Bahamas, the couple are at home in Dowling. Dunlops to observe 50th anniversary Phillip and Jacqueline J. (Johnson) Dunlop of Pine Lake. Plainwell, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were mar­ ried May 1. 1943. They have three children, Patricia Flanders. Grand Rapid*. Phyllis Rogers. Otsego, and Rose Robert. Plainwell They also have seven grandchildren. Phillip and Jaqucline retired from Pine Lake Orchard in 1986. They also built and operated Dunlop's Orchard Mobile Home Park at Pine Lake. They have been life long residents of the area. Percys to observe 62nd anniversary Gilbert and Madelyn Percy will celebrate their 62nd wedding anniversary. They were married April 30. 1933 in the First Methodist Church in Kalamazoo. They retired in 1977 and moved to Hastings The Percy's have two children, Dennis (Karla) Percy of St. Joe and Barbara (Steve) Turkal of East Grand Rapids. They also have five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Cook-Salamone plan to wed July 14 Mr and Mrs William Cook of Hastings an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Melanie, to Peter Salamone, son of Mr and Mrs. Marco Salamone of Kentwood. Melanie is a graduate of Hastings High School and Hope College. She is currently employed with Old Kent Bank in Grand Rjpxta Peter is a graduate of East Kentwood High School and Grand Rapids Community ColHe is currently employed with Gordon Manufacturing in Grand Rapids. A July 14. 19?5 wedding is planned. Jameson-Horton to marry Sept. 23 Mr and Mrs. Harold Jameson, of Lake Odessa, are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter Kimberly Ann. to Chad Michael Horton, son of Jim and Brenda Newton of Hastings and Mike and Linda Hor­ ton of Wayland Kim graduated from Lakewood High School in 1990 and Davenport Business Col­ lege in Grand Rapids in 1993 with an ad­ ministrative assistant degree. Kim is employed al Lincoln Electric in Grand Rapids and the Disney Store in the Woodland Mall Chad is a 1991 Hastings High School graduate and ts employed at Hastings Manufacturing Commpany and attends KCC. studying to be an electrician. Kim and Chad will be married on Sept 23. 1995 Price-Healy to wed July 15 Carla and Devcrc Price of Grand Ledge, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, DeAnn Lenae. to Matthew Terry Healy, son of Benjamin and Pamela Healy of Hastings. DeAnn is a 1992 graduate of Grand Ledge High School, and is currently working for Toys R U». Matthew is a 1992 graduate of Hastings and is employed at Besco. A July 15. 1995 wedding is planned Boyds to celebrate 50th anniversary Mr and Mrs. Archie Boyd of Bellevue will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. May b. 1995. with an open bouse from 4 to 7 p.m at Hastings Hills Bible Church of Assyria, where they are members Archie and Phyllis were mamed Jan 21. 1945 in Battle Creek. Michigan Archie was employed by U.S. Truck Lines and tne A^uciated Truck Line from 1943 to 1975. which he left due to ill health. Phyllis was employed by Leila Hospital from 1977 to 1984 They have six children, three sons and three daughters Their oldest daughter. Joyce Ann passed away on Jan. 18. 1995. They have 18 grandchildren. Il great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild "Watchband." a duo of musicians from Wyoming, Mich., will appear at Lakewood United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Sunday. April 30. The two singer-musicians are Terry Haaksma, age 29 and David Pell, age 27. They play contemporary Christian music in concerts, festivals, fairs, at church services and youth groups throughout Michigan. They’ve been on a one-month mission trip to Hungary and Romania in August 1993. returned to Hungary to run a youth camp in July and August 1994, done an evangelistic tour of Croatia. Albania and Romania in September 1994. produced a full-length tape in 1994 and are making plans for another mis­ sion trip back to Hungary during July and August 1995. The public is invited to the concert and finger food and fellowship will be provided. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society Board of Directors met at the home of Marie Pickens last week. John Waite, society presi­ dent, reported that the depot's main room in­ terior walls have been washed in preparation for painting. The next depot work day will be Saturday. April 29. Volunteers are needed. The board agreed to have a work day to blow insulation into the above-the-ceiling area of the depot sometime in May. The hollyhocks will arrive the second week in May and will be for sale at the home of Bob and Lynda Cobb, 923 Fifth Ave., May 12 and 13. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a m until people stop coming or everything is sold on Saturday. (Lake Odessa was declared the "Hollyhock City” in the early 1930s, according to old newspaper articles.) Patriotic buntings will be available al the same time. The May general membership meeting of the society will be in the dining room at Lake Manor at 7 p.m. Thursday, May II. Lynda Cobb asked me to say that any bun­ tings that were ordered earlier and have not been picked up by the date of this sale will be sold. Plans for Depot Day July 29 were discussed. Ed Leak called me last week and asked if I would announce that if anyone has any pic­ ture* of Rosina, he would love to see them. He is especially looking for a picture of the store. Tom and Dori* Niethamer got home from their trip to California to get Harold and Nell Stannard's personal belongings. They are moving to Michigan so they can sell their desert home. While they were in the desert, Lowell Weeks look them to see his fruit farms. He raises grapefruit, lemons, grapes and figs in the southern areas of California and Arizona. Tom said be hire* around 300 seasonal workers each year. Bob Stannard and his family were at the senior Stannards • few daj*~M the same time the Niethamer* were. They had taken their children on a swing through the desert parks during the spring blooming time. They drove the largest Ryder truck they could rent when they came home. They drove the truck 2.380 miles and came through Oklahoma City. Tom said they decided to take a side trip to Branson. Mo., and he would not recommend that anyone else do that with a large truck. The road was narrow and crooked and it was in mountainous territory. Also parking for such a vehicle was very limited. They also look the truck to see the Arch at St. Louis and again had trouble navigating in parking lots and in finding a place to leave the cumber­ some truck. They got beck Easter Sunday night after dark. Later, Lyle Sandbrook. Frank and Wilma Townsend. Bob and Peggy Dangl. Dave and Darlene, Mark Niethamer and Mat­ thew Steward helped them unload the truck at the Stannards' home on Broadway and put each box into the room where it was marked to go. Harold and Nell are expec cd sometime this week. Matthew Flessner. 3 year-old son ot Doug and Susan Flessner, fell from nis swing last week and broke a femur bone r^bove the knee. He spent a few day* in the hospital in traction before being put into a immobilizing body cast. He came home on Saturday. LeRoy and Joyce Flessner, his grand­ parents, came home from their Florida winter home two weeks early to help care for him. He is in a wheelchair and needs to be lifted in and out of it and tn and out of bed. which his mother cannot do right now. Joyce said he seems to be happy with all the attention he is getting. Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley spent their spring break in Atlanta. Ga., visiting their daughter. Karen, who works in that city. They toured Coca-Cola World, the CNN studios and the National Reserve Bank while Karen worked. One day she took off and they all had lunch at the revolving restaurant atop a hotel at the edge of the downtown area of the city. (At least it was on the north edge of the Victor Eckardt chats with Floyd McVay at Eckardt's surprise 90th birth­ day dinner. main business area of the city and had a view of most of the taller buildings when I moved from Atlanta.) Jake Murray, president of the 1990 graduating class of Lakewood High School is organizing a fifth-year renion of his classmates for June 24. The gathering will in­ clude afternoon golfing for those interested, followed by a social hour al 6:30, then dinner and dancing to music provided by Ms. Hum­ bert. The event will be held at Centennial Acres. Classmates were mailed invitations in January. Reservations must be turned in as soon a* possible. Coat for evening is $40 per couple. Optional golfing is extra. Please mail checks for your reservations to Jake Murray at Grace College, P.O. Box 667, Winona Lake, Ind. 46590 or to his home ad­ dress, 4751 Brown Road. Lake Odessa, 48849 Jake would also like for you to include an update of your past five years. This morning's mail broght a notice that the May Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance benefit dinner will be held at Cunningham’s Acre on Mother's Day. Sunday, May 14. from noon to 3 p.m The menu will be Swiss steak and ham. Takeouts can be ordered by calling 374-7328. Jerry and Mardele Bates arrived back at their Woodland home Friday after spending the winter months in Arizona. Victor Eckardt celebrated hi* 90th birthday last week. His two daughters came over the Easter weekend. They are Mrs. Marilyn Nelson of Bethesda, Md., and Dr. and Mrs. Richard Thalia of Evanston, III. On his actual birthday, which was Tuesday, April 18, he and his housekeeper, Betty Smith, were dinner guests of Willard and Margaret Brodbeck. Lucky Jordan. Mr. and Mr*. Tim Brodbeck, Mallarie. Alexis and Owen also were at the dinner. Sunday afternoon, a surprise dinner was held for him at Lakewood United Methodist Church in the fellowship hall. Muriel Pierce and Marilyn Oaks planned this event. There were 34 people at the meal, which included mertballs and lasagna. Debbie Mulford graduated from Western Michigan Univeraity. April 22. David Soul and his father, and her mother. Mary Mulford, attended the ceremony in Kalamazoo. 1 picked up the Rev. Billy Graham's new book. “Death and the Afterlife," in paper­ back at the book store last week for the library. I am sure several Woodland Township readers will want it. Shirley Kilmer brought a list of Woodland School alumni whose banquet invitations have been returned to the library. She would like current addresses for any of these people if anyone ha* any knowledge of them. Class of 1929. Beatrice Plants Exsenlohr; Class of 1933, Alice Walker Keeler. Alene Mohler Reahm and Eugene Anderson; Class of 1936, Marion Strong; Class of 1942, Mary Townsend Pennock; Class of 1949. Richard Engie; Class of 1951, James Ackley. Class of 1954. Jerald Cobb; Class of 1956. Hazel Price Scobey. Sally Luttrell Sanchez and Wayne Heffiebower; 1957. David Mc­ Clelland; 1960 Lyndell Triffet; 1961. Richard Zimmerman and Sidman Williams and Class of 1963, Betty Sherer Denhof, John MacLeod and Lori Gonyou. WINDOW SHOPPING? CALL PARAMOUNT FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE...BEST DUALITY... BEST SERVICE-GUARANTEED!!! Whole House Full of Windows CALL NOW FOR FREE interest Rates Have Dropped! O-Money Down E-Z FINANCING AVAILABLE FREE ESTIMATES Bay windows $239Extra ...with window purchase for sub structure. Gary Scott Vickery. Hastings and Peggy Anne VanDyke. Hastings. John Charles Tarchala. Bellevue and Anita Lynne Schlatter. Battle Creek Neal Franklin Elliott. Dowling and Michelle Rene Harold. Dowling Richard Lynn Lawrence, Middleville and Karen Sue Dennison, Middleville Edward Harley Marshall. Delton and Nichole Lee Campbell. Delton Steven Henery Adams. Middleville and Mary Louise Bennett. Middleville Robert Dee Richardson. Middleville and Karen Sue Hammond. Hastings Kent Aurther Schultz. Hastings and Chnsty Ann Berzley. Hastings Jeffrey Eric Bell. Kalamazoo and Mina Marie Babcock. Dowling. , MARBLE SILLS J LIFETIME WARRANTY windows $5°° Each Per Month • Free Garden Window • Free Screens/Locks • Free Double Strength Glass * ^ree Thermo Glass * Free Trim Work ______ PARAMOUNT IMPROVEMENTS Call Toll Free — 1 -800“288-4385 State License No. 2101109016 ‘Based on 6 Double Hungs • 1 Picture Window 1200 sq. in. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 27, 1995 Lake Odessa NEWS Friday is Arbor Day for Lake Odessa. On Saturday, the UMW of Central Church will have its annual spring breakfast. Sandra (Haddix) McCkxd will present the program on porcelain dolls. Ru»lt Montague is taking reservations. With Rosemark Hickey doing the catering, members and welcome guests are assured a tasty 9 a.m. breakfast. Friends of the Library will meet on Tues­ day, May 2 at 7 p.m. at the close of library hours. The Lakewood Christian School dinner will be held a week later, on May 12 at the usual hour. The Fellowship Hall will be in use on the first May weekend with a rummage sale, a semi-annual event. Supt Steen Barnum of Pewamo-Westphalia schools was at the local high school on Wedneaday to address a group of staff members. He reports that he and wife Diana are now living in their new house in Pewamo even though rt is still not yet completed with finish features such as cupboard doors. Before heading heck to the job on the Ionia-Clinton countyline, he made a short visit to the fellow Industrial Arts teacher from his first years of teaching at Lakewood in the 1960s, at his Johnson Street home. David Kurtz of Pleasant Ridge near Royal Oak visited his cousin Merton Garlock on Wedneaday last week en route home from an Easter visit to his daughter’s family in Arl­ ington Heights. IL notijlhh bushes are starting to blossom Daffodils are in bloom Tulips are starting The new bouse on the northwest comer of Jordan Lake Road and Musgrove Highway is encloeed. With its attached garage at the south end. it has a far different appearance than the large farmhouse which it replaces. Where once drivers on 1-96 saw row upon row of apple trees on the northwest corner of Nash Highway, there are now row upon row of high stumps. Ready for the bulldozer? This is the Hessler orchard property Honors listings from the University of Michigan include Liz Merchant (daughter of instructor Ben) of Dimondale. Angela Hampel and Lisa Cook of Lake Odessa Who would ever guess that Palm Sunday 1995 would have worse weather than January 31 this year? Reine Peacock’s family delayed ) their mother's birthday party from a "dead of winter” date to a spring Sunday and that worse weather is what happened. What a nice surprise when about 300 appeared to help her celebrate her delayed birthday. Four of George Zerfas children, the family with whom she moved to Lake Odessa years ago came to the party. Friends and family came from as far away as Ohio and others from Fre­ mont. Canton and Three Rivers besides friends and family from nearer. Leo the Leprechaun appeared with his pot of gold to give her an Irish blessing. Ladies from St. Ed­ wards helped the family serve the food weather and all. Thirty years ago we must have had a dif­ ferent winter than this year. The latest date recorded for ice breakup on Jordan Lake came in 1965 when the ice gave way on Apnl 19. This year it was about a month earlier on March 20 Roger Hamp had cataract surgery in Lans­ ing on Wednesday of last week. Lester Yonkers had cataract surgery at Hastings on Thursday. Mrs. Will ice Wilson and Mrs. Rose Lane have been medical patients One of the major events at the 1-ake Odessa Livestock Auction is coming this weekend wilh the Exotic Animal Sale on Friday and Saturday. Water fowl, reptiles, llamas, emus, ostrichs and rheas are always on the docket with occasional simians, unusual sheep and goals This is one of the few at which admis­ sion is charged. With the increase in populari­ ty in the fiber animals promoted by the Fiber Fest which began at Hastings several years ago. sales of these hair/fur bearing animals has increased. Funeral services were set for Wednesday at Emmanuel U.M. Church al Blissfield for Louise Buchner who had died on Sunday at an Adrian care facility. Mrs. Buchner had been a longtime teacher at East Elementary. Her daughters ate Carol Warner who taught at Sand Creek schools near Adrian and Anne Fees Forman (Mrs. Robert) of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Buchner was pianist and organist at the First Congregational Church during her later years here while firing at her Tupper Lake home. Her husband. Melvin, died in 1971 on the eve of their retirement. Hastings Spring Fling '.Vcjjexend ' Com iii u ii il.i Garage Sakr Secretary’s prayer Dear Ann Landers: A few years ago. you printed a “prayer" for secretaries, and you ran it on Secretary's Day. That prayer was dedicated to all women who work in offices. It went up on our bulletin board and created a sensation. When lhe No. I boss in our office heard about it, he came out of his plush office and read it. He smiled, and then he blushed, but he didn’t say a word. I feel certain it ■registered.” Please, Ann. run it again — on Secretary's Day. Wc have a new boss, and we want him to sec it. — No Names. No City. We Need Our Jobs Dear No Names: Here’s the prayer, again on Secretary’s Day. although I confess, it does seem a bit dated lhe second time around Today's secretary would be screaming. "GET ME AN ASSISTANT." "Dear Lord, help me to do my work well, to have the memory of an elephant, and by some miracle to be able to do five things at once — answer four telephones while typing a letter that ’must go out today ' When the letter doesn't gu signed until tomorrow, please give me the good sense and the self-discipline to fricp my mouth shut. "Dear Lord, never let me lose patience, even when the boss has me searching the files for hours for data that is later discovered on his desk. "Help me to have the informational background of a college professor although I didn't get quite that far. "Help me to understand and carry out all instructions to perfection without any explanation. "Let me always know exactly where my boss is. what he is doing, and when he will be back, even though he never tells me these things when he leaves. "And Lord, when the year ends, please give me the foresight not to throw out records that will be asked for in a few days even though I was told emphatically. ’Destroy these. They are cluttering up the place.' Amen." — D.G.. Montreal Failed romance Dear Ann Landers: 1 went to work for a new company in 1988. My job. which was somewhat mundane, became a lot more in­ teresting when an attractive man in middle management showed some interest in me. Before long, "Mickey" and I began to sec a lot of each other. He loved my cooking, and 1 was fixing supper for two at least five nights a week. By the time I reached my 33rd birthday last February. Mickey and I had been prac­ tically living together for five years. I told him I wanted to set a wedding date. His response was "I am not good enough for you. I’m go­ ing to set you free so you can find someone who is worthy of a wonderful woman like you." I was stunned by his response, as well as heartsick. I was smart (and strong) enough to tell him, “Il’s over. Goodbye and good luck." But I still loved him and hoped he would come to his senses. Two weeks ago, I saw him walking arm in arm with a 22-year-old from the typing pool. What now? — Vancouver Heartache Dear V.H.: Now you congratulate yourself for missing a speeding bullet. Strange how those guys who aren’t good enough for you always wind up good enough for somebody else. Mickey was stringing you along, .tear. But weep no more, my lady. A failed romance is a lot better than being divorced, with children. ••••• Gera of the Day: The one consoling thing about marriage is that when you look around, you will always see someone who did worse. Contact with HIV Dear Ann Landers: Like "Troubled in Westchester," 1, too, was always fearful of contact with people infected with HIV, despite being an experienced and welleducated public health professional. In fact, I recall my hesitation at eating baked goods prepared by people with HIV that were of­ fered to me at a weekly AIDS clinic at my health facility. MML Regional meeting is April 27 The 1995 Region II meeting of the Michigan Municipal League will be hosted by the city of Dowagiac at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 27. at Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac. Attending this annual meeting will be mayors, village presidents, council members, managers and other officials from cities and villages within Allegan, Barry, Eaton, In­ gham. Van Buren. Kalamazoo. Calhoun. Jackson, Berrien, Cass, Saint Joseph. Branch. Hillsdale and Lenawee counties. Region II officers are chairwoman Donna Welsh, council woman of Dowagiac; vice chairman Everil Manshum. village manager of Middleville; and secretary Jeffrey Mansfield, public services director of Hastings. This year's program will take up some of the complex challenges confronting local units of government today. The program will begin with a presentation on Proposal A given by the State Treasury Department. Other agenda items include: The High Speed Rail (Michigan Department of Transportation); How 10 Meet. Think and Work to Consensus; and a Legislative Update. In 1953, the Michigan Municipal league established its regional organization. Accor­ ding to the league's bylaws, t) 2 purpose of the regional structure is to "per nit effective in­ terchange of ideas on munic pal problems by local officials." 1995 marks the 42nd year of annual regional meeting? held in seven regions around the state. Legal Notice LEGAL NOT1CI The annual report of the Thornoppl* Foundation for the fixol year ended 1/31/95 ii available for intpection during regular bu«ine»» hourt by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication of notice of in availability The address of the Foundation » principal office Is Thomopple Foundation, c/o Richard G. Groos, The Viking Corp.. 210 N. Industrial Pork Rood. Hostings. Michigan 49058. To inspect sold report contact Barry County United Way. 501 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058; (616)945-4010. (4/77) The Michigan Department of Natural Resources proposes to reissue a discharge permit to. Lakewood Wastewater Authority. 13751 Harwood Road. Lake Odessa. Michigan. 48849. for a facility located at 13751 Harwood Rood, lake Odessa. Michigan 48849. The applicant collects and treats sanitary wastewater rrom the Village of lake Odessa. Village of Woodland, and portions of Odessa and Woodland Township's. The applicant discharges treated wastewater to the Little Thornappie River, in Section 4. TO4N. R07W. Barry County. The draft permit includes the following modHicot»ont to the previously issued permit concert tr a tion limits for CBOD, total suspended solids and new effluent limits for dissolved oxygen; effluent limits for fecal coliform bacteria; new operation and maintenance requirements; deferred In­ dustrial Pretreatment Program. Comments or objections to the draft permit received by Moy 22. 1995 will be considered in the final decision to issue the permit Persons desiring information regarding the draft permit, pro­ cedures for commenting, or requesting a hearing, should contact Barry Burns. Permits Section. Sur face Water Qualify Division. Deportment of Natural Resources. P.O.Box Box 30273 Lansing. MKhigon 48909 telephone 517-335 3301 Copies of the public notice, fact sheet and draft permit may be obtained at the Surface Water Quality Division District Office located at the Plainwell District Office 621 North 10th Street P.O. Box 355. Plainwell. Michigan 49080. telephone 616-685-9886 (4/77) The annual MML regional meeting pro­ vides a forum for discussion, an update on critical issues and an opportunity for municipal officials to exchange information about common concerns. It promotes awareness and offers ideas for improving the quality of local government leadership. The Michigan Municipal League unites 508 member cities and villages throughout Michigan to work cooperatively in their ef­ forts to improve municipal government. All that changed when I was diagnosed with AIDS, which 1 got from a blood transfusion. 1 was fearful of infecting my family members and friends. 1 worried that my siblings would avoid contact with me and I would never again be able to hug and kiss my nieces and nephews. 1 was concerned that my friends would not allow their children to come to our house and play with my children. Except for ’ family members and close friends, my hus­ band and 1 harbored this secret for several yean — until it became obvious that I was ill. Once the news was out. the support and love we received was overwhelming. Never do I feci that there is any attempt to avoid me. Friends share meals with us often. Their children come to our house I feed them snacks and home-baked goods. 1 hug and kiss their children. In the 12 yean since I became infected, neither my spouse nor my children have become infected, despite the fact that we • ' were unaware of my HIV status for the first ‘ five yean. HIV is not easy to catch if you * understand the disease and take the ap- * propriate precautions. If someone close to you is HIV positive or had AIDS, be a real friend and educate yourself about this disease. Il’s the least you can do People with HIV need your love, your support and your affection. I am a — Person ’’ with AIDS in California ' Dear Person: You have written a letter that is going to make a difference in the lives of a great many people. Thank you on behalf of all of them. uq Golden Rules Dear Ann Landers: Several years ago, you printed Twelve Golden Rules for Living. • When 1 moved, it came off the refrigerator. Will you please run it again? My grand- ) children need to see it. — Battle Creek. Mich. • Dear Mich.: With pleasure. I can’t think of a place I’d rather be than on a few thousand <i refrigerators around the globe 4 Golden Rules for Living (Author Unknown) .;q 1. If you open it. close it. 2. If you turn it on. turn it off. 3. If you unlock it. lock it up. ift 4. If you break it, admit it. ,• 5. If you can't fix it, call in someone who -7 can. . 6. If you borrow it, return it. ,*t 7. If you value it, take care of it. 8. If you make a mess, clean it up. 9. If you move it, put it back. >(] 10. If it belongs to someone else, get per­ mission to use it. 4^ 11. If you don’t know how to operate it, ca leave it alone. 12. If it’s none of your business, don't ask ,H questions. x• ••••• Gem of the Day; A person doesn't know how much he has to be thankful for until hr has to pay taxes on it. ---------------g Lonesome? Take charge of your life and turn it around. Write for Ann Landen' new booklet. ‘ ‘How to Make Friends and Stop Being Lonely." Send a seffaddrested, long, businesssize envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.15.) Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. ff j. .h d, jfl^ -c. oil •/. xii Area BIRTH ANNOUNC — GIRL, Shelby Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 16 at 11:08 p.m. to Brenda Higdon and Todd Payne. Delton, weighing 7 lbs.. 8 ozs. snd 20Vi inches long. BOY, Ryan Lee, bora at Pennock Hospital, on April 16 at 7:46 p.m. to Amy and Jason Carter, Delton, weighing 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 20*6 inches long. BOY, Keagan Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 16 at 5 p.m. to Kami and Ron Moore. Battle Creek, weighing 8 lbs . 4*6 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Lyndsey Abigail, bora al Pennock Hospital on April 17 at 9:31 a.m. to Amy and Theodore Roth. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lb*.. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Kye Bennett Lee, bora at Pennock ' Hospital 00 April 21 at 5:15 p.m. to Tami Bradfield. Nashville, weighing 9 lbs., 8U ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Allison Celeste, bora at Blodgett Memorial, Hospital on March 30, 1995 at . 7:50 p.m. to Rex and Lisa Brown of Mid-. dtevilte. weighing 6 lbs.. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. Grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Jack ,. Brown of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff ..." Wolverton of Middleville BOY, Shawn Patrick, bora at Metropolitan II( Hospital on April 6, 1995 at 12:33 p.m. to Tammy Winslow and Andrew Koch of Caledonia, weighing 8 lbs., 10 ozs. and 20Mi inches long. GIRL, Sydney Amber McConnell. 6 lbs . 5 A GIRL, Dutecia Lanae, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 17 at 6:37 p.m. to Honesty Peters and Ruben Vela. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs.. K oz. and 20 inches long. BOY, Rodney William, bora at Pennock Hospital on April 18 at 8:17 a.m. to Mike and Amelia Leversee. Kalamazoo, weighing 8 lb*.. 15 ozs. and 20*6 inches long. GIRL, Emily Jean, bora at Pennock Hospital on April 19 at 10:05 p.m. to Carl and Stephanie Kutch, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs , 2 ozs and 21 inches long. GIRL, Amber Lee. boro at Pennock Hospital on April 19 « 11:40 a.m. to Randy and Angie Snore. Hastings, weighing6 lbs.. 1 oz. and 21 inches long GIRL, Elizabeth Anne. born at Pennock Hospital on April 20 e. 2:25 a.m. to David and Debby Jackson. Delton, weighing 6 lbs.. II ozs. and 18V4 inches long. GIRL. Elizabeth Brittany, born at Pennock Hospital on April 20 at 3:27 a.m. to Lonnie and Barbara Mann. Battle Creek, weighing 6 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Christopher Robert, born at Pennock Hospital on April 19 at 12:50 p.m. to Jodi Lawrence and Leslie Sweeney. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs.. 9U ozs. and 21V* inches long GIRL, Brianna Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 20 at 12:03 p.m. to Keith and Susan Windcs, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kenzie Ellue. bora al Pennock Hospital on April 21 al 5:26 p.m. to Kan and Todd Peacock. Saranac, weighing 6 lbs and 20 inches long. ozs., bora on April 8,, 1995 at 5:43 a.m. to . Dean and Karen McConnell of Wixom, Michigan at Beaumont Hospital. Royal Oak. Grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Lynn McCon­ nell of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Whear **, of Redford, Michigan. BOY, Cody Wyatt Grove, born at Pennock Hospital on April 8 at 7:39 p.m. to Miss Wen­ dy Grove, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., and 21 inches long. GIRI., Shelby Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 14, 1995 at 9:41 a.m. io Teresa and Terry Woodmansee. Dowling, weighing 8 lbs.. I3K ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Cedar Katherine, bora at Pennock Hospital on April 11 at 4 a.m. to Jill Holbert and Sam McCarthy. Woodland, weighing 7 lbs.. 8Mr ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Emma Jaymes. bora at Pennock Hospital on April II at 1:18 p.m. to Jon and Laura Anderson. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs., 8*6 ozs. and 2216 inches long. TWIN GIRLS, bora at home on April 11, **. 1995 to Steven K. and Barbara E. Makela of Vermontville. Anna Grace was bom at 4:29 a.m., weighing 7 lbs., 5 ozs. and 1916 inches S long. Stephanie Barbara was bom at 5:58 « a.m., weighing 6 lb*.. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long Stephanie and Anna are welcomed by sister Amber Sloan and brother Peter Sloan. GIRL, Jasmine Marie, born at Pipp Com­ munity Hospital. Plainwell, on April 17, 1995 to Billie Keeler and Mark Salski, Martin. 7< BOY, Michael Robert, bora at Pennock Hospital on April 15 at 8:31 a.m. to Carolyn and Jeff Mansfield. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 22*6 inches long. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 27, 1995 — Page 9 From Time to Time American Legion Auxiliary turns 75 (Part v) By Joyce F. Wetobrechl In January 1969 Richard Nixixi was in­ augurated as president of the United Slates Auxiliary Unit No. 45 revised its standing rules and ordered 3.500 memorial poppies They donated a flag lo the local draft board and received $10 for helping the legion put on a fish fry. Their check for Wolverine Giris’ Stat? was returned, as all the places were filled. Each auxiliary member was asked to donate one book of "green stamps" to get gifts to be raffled al lhe annual birthday dinner. The dinner-dance coat $6 per couple. The Sophisticates played for the dance They purchased a file cabinet with a lock and placed it in the auxiliary closet. They built a float for the Memorial Day parade. They purchased markers for the graves of deceased auxiliary members They put on the anniversary dinner at the Barry County Medical Care Facility, serving 200 people. They donated $5 toward the Miss Michigan float and $5 to Charlton Park canoe races. Russell Ainslic received an Americanism Citation. Louis Barlow was lhe commander for 1968-1969 They served the Retired Teachers’ Associa­ tion May 28 and put on lhe LesCoa picnic in June. They gave a flag to Hastings Schools to be placed in the comer stone of the new school building, in addition to a flag to fly on the pole in front of the building. They also gave three flags to Freeport Bluebirds. 4th District held their meeting in Hastings on Sept. 14. 1969. There were 200 served at the dinner that day. Hickory Corners Auxiliary installed the of­ fices for both the legion and auxiliary that yew. They gave the remainder of lhe items from the loan closet to the Bedford Rescue Squad. They donated $100 to the legion for their kit­ chen. A joint meeting with the legion brought an agreement that the club room was to be closed on Sunday except to members of the House Committee. There was a joint picnic on Oct. 12 held at the Y Camp. They sent $5 to the district micro phone fund and $5 to the Coramunity Fund. They sent $25 to the children’s home at Otter Lake. They received an anoynmous donation of $25 to be used for the Christmas Basket fund The members made up four baskets of $10 each for one needy family, and entered a float in the Christmas Parade. They served the Hastings Manufacturing tool room Christmas dinner on Dec 19 and the Piston Ring Retiree (tinner al the Parish House Dec. 13. They entered a float in the Christmas parade in 1969. In 1970. Wolverine Girls’ State was moved from the University of Michigan to Eastern Michigan. Ypsilanti due to the rising costs al the U. of M They purchased flags for the new high school to be raed in various places in the building. The legion split the cost of these with the auxiliary. They also purchased one for the Wesleyan Church They ordered 3,500 memorial poppies, held • P°PP> poster contest and held a Stanley party For the birthday dinner and dance. Mary Peterson's Band with four pieces, played four hours for $100. The dinner and dance cost $7 per couple. On April 2, 197*3, there was no meeting due to a very bad ice storm. Four hardy members made it in to the post for the meeting. They entered in the "Clean Up Thomappk River" project. They voted to change their meeting nights from Thursdays to Wednesdays. No reason was given in the notes. They cast a paper ballot vote, with 9 yra and 8 no. The mini-van project again was raised. Norma Barlow was challenged to raise $100 without using money from the general fund. She reached $74.06 by holding euchre parties Feb. 3. 1971. They voted the balance of $26.94 be given out of the genera! funds They held a Chinese auction and a magazine sale as fundraisers. Marian Pletcher was the Wolverine Girls’ Slate representative They entered a float in the Memorial Dty parade Following the Michigan Department Con vention the dues were increased from $3.50 to $4. The change of meeting night met with American Legion Junior Auxiliary, March 14,1973. Cheryl Hodges 1973 Girls' State Representative and Sheryl White 1976 Representative. some resistance. By majority vote, it was rul­ ed by Michigan Department meant the "ma­ jority of the members present and voting." A person who does not vote is considered a favorable vote. The unit helped with the Cystic Fibrosis Drive during lhe week of Oct. 19, They again sent gifts to lhe V.A. Hospital gift shop. They again sent $5 to "Remember a Vet.’’ They held a gift exchange among themselves with gifts limited to $1 to $1.50. They made up two Christmas baskets for needy families at $10 each. They served funeral luncheons to three families in lhe fall of 1970; lhai of Leona Page, Gust Larsen and Donald Ken fieId Their second vice president had missed three meetings, so their first order of business on Jan. 6, 1971, was to install Mary Guthridge as the second vice. They ordered 3,500 r emorial poppies and lent support to lhe Muscular Dystrophy drive. They agreed to exchange work on special dinners with the Nashville V.F.W Post. They held a Valen­ tine dance and made $319.35 profit. Esther Fea and Dorothy Gronewold had spent many, many hours (1,000) of volunteer work at lhe V.A. hospital. They were honored at the birthday dinner March 3, 1971. In 1971 they started the "barrel of pennies" for Otter Lake Children’s Home. A food license for the Legion kitchen was obtained at the cost of $25. Marion Kay brand vanilla bot­ tles were collectibles in 1971. They honored the Gold Star mothers May 19. Vickie Ulrich was chosen "Miss Poppy.** They sent Hillcrest Cottage at the American Legion Children's Home. $100. There was a note indicating that a reservation had been sent for a representative to Wolverine Giris' State. Il was returned — no space available They held a Halloween Dance, charging $1 per person or $ 1.50 for a couple. They held a Toy Party on Oct. 20 and rented a table at the V.F.W. Flea Market where they made $14.01. This went so well that they did it again on Nov. 20. Al a joint meeting on Nov. 17. 1971, it was ruled that the Club Room will be open on regular meeting nights. No auxiliary member will be in the Club Room during auxiliary meetings and no legion member will be in the Club Room during a legion meeting. There will be no pool games or juke box during the meetings. In November, they held a smorgasbord jointly with the legion. Their share was $124.26. On Nov. 17, Betty Dahlhouscr. Donna Kcnfieid, Man McClandish. and Emma Magoon writ initiated. The V.A. Hospital gift shop opened Nov. 16, 17. 18 and 19. Several members helped with it. They chose to adopt one family for a Christmas basket. They again entered a float in the Christmas Parade. They held a gift exhange with $2 gifts and made popcorn balls on Dec. 15. Card bingo was played. At the Dec. 1, 1971. meeting, a motion was Cheryl Louden, Miss Poppy, 1973. made that the chairmen pay the bills as they occur for an activity they are responsible for. The motion carried. January 1972 started with a dinner served to lhe Viking Retirees and a J.C. dinner. They sent $50 to the children’s home towards new washers and dryers. A 20-20 club was started jointly wilh the legion with the rules carefully spelled out. The auxiliary ordered dolls for lhe junior doll dressing contest. Helen Slocum chaired the January social meeting. They played card bingo. They held a Valentine dance and ordered 4,000 poppies for May. Vi Sayles became a 5O-year The birthday dinner on March 18 was prepared by the V.F.W. Nashville Unit in ex­ change for preparing their dinner in April. The auxiliary gave the traditional $100 birth­ day gift to the legion. There was a question raised about the use of poppy fund money. A letter was sent to Hugh Ashbury, asking for help in clearing this up. Ruth Ashby came to the May 3 meeting and explained dial poppy funds can only be used for lhe welfare of veterans and their families. Gold Star Mothers Vista . Birch, Katherine Morton, Ivah Brisbane, and Mary Hula were entertained May 17. They held a rummage sale with the proceeds to go to the Drop-In Center. Past Presidents Parley had a table at the sale. The unit received a certificate for outstanding community service. Pearl Ainslie designed a poppy centerpiece which placed first at District No. 4 and was sent on to the Department for judging. The unit sent $10 to "Widows Mite.” They held a Stanley party to earn money to purchase carts for the kitchen. On Aug 20. 1972. the 20-20 Club was paid out. The income was $1,822.27; expenses $738.52 with each share of the profit being $369.26 Dorothy Gronewold received the lop award in the state for vol ulcer hours donated to the V.A. Hospital At lhe Folk Life Festival held Sept. 6 at Chariton Park, the legion and unit sold home­ made ice cream. They donated $20 to lhe American Red Cross. There was an increase in dues to $5. Ruth Wright was president that year. Lisa Searfo&s was the 1972 Wolverine C iris' State representative. They served the Ringo Swin ,o Square dancers a dinner on Nov. 4 and J.C.s on Dec. 4. The legion and auxiliary ent.-rtained 4th District, with the dinner served by St. Rose Church. They held a "Stag and Hag" dinner on Dec. 12, 1972. Three officers resigned for various reasons in December 1972, so the unit finished lhe year in a bit of a limbo. There was no meeting in January 1973 due to bad weather. At the Feb. 7 meeting, they filled the vacant offices. There was a Valen­ tine dance held on Feb. 10, a 20-20 dinner on Feb. 24 and St. Rose School received a new flag from the unit. The annual birthday party was prepared and served by the Nashville V.F.W. in exchange for Post No. 45 putting on their own March 24. The junior auxiliary put on the program. The traditional $100 gift was given to the legion. It was announced that the legion will pay for the birthday dinners of World War 1 veterans, the auxliary will sponsor wives and widows. They ordered 3,000 memorial poppies for May. The junior auxiliary sold poppy stamps. The one selling the most would become "Miss Poppy." Cheryl London was Miss Poppy in 1973. The junior auxiliary also held a surprise birthday party for the junior aux­ iliary chairman. The unit had ordered 4,000 poppies for poppy days. Twenty-five volunteers worked on the project. Cheryl Louden won first place for a poppy corsage at Fourth District and it was sent on the Department for judmg at that level. The unit purchased one dozen handbags for resale. Sue Baldwin was teaching baton twirling to the junior auxiliary in preparation for the Memorial Day parade. A flag, a banner and bools were needed for the diril team. Esther Fett voluntereed to make the banner and the auxiliary purchased a flag for them. The unit donated $25 toward the improve­ ment of the Barry County Fairgrounds The legion ordered bingo equipment George Ulrich was the commander Rith W right was auxiliary president. Cheryl Hodges, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hodges, was the Wolverine Giris’ State representative for I973. The unit voted to raise the spending money from $5 to $10. Pat Hodges had attended Boys’ State 27 years before. The unit served a funeral luncheon for the family of Harry Brown. Teresa Brown was a charter member of Unit No. 45. The auxiliary took on the task of operating lhe food concession for the Sunday bingo games. Their menu was hot dogs and chips 50 cents; sioppy joes and chips, 50 cents; coffee 10 cents and pop 25 cents. In November they sent the American Legion Children’s Home $100 toward a new dishwasher. They ordered three dozen more handbags for resale, three dozen calendar planners and some Kennedy plaques. They had a Christmas gift exchange of $2 gifts that year. There were no meetings in January due to weather and the Feb. 6 meeting was also cancelled due to weather. At the Feb. 20 meeting they voted to buy an officers board and the name tags for it. They held the birthday dinner on March 9, 1974, giving the Legion the traditional gift of $100. They ordered two dozen tote bags for resale and 3.500 poppies. They sent $200 from the Rehabilitation fund to the Michigan Veterans Facility in Grand Rapids. They purchased a new freezer for the legion kitchen. They decided to dispense with placing geraniums on lhe graves of members on Memorial Day. Marguerite Beckwith suggested that the money which would have been spent on the flowers be sent to the nurses scholarship fund at department. They held a bakeless bake sale in June, with proceeds to be used for lhe funeral luncheon fund. They entertained Gold Star Mothers Mary Hula. Katherine Martin and Vesta Birch on June 19. Zoe Conrad was installed as president July 10 at a joint installation held at Hickory Comers. They ordered calendar towels for resale and held a rummage sale Nov. 22 and Nov. 23. The Past Presidents Parley had a table at the sale. They sent $340 to lhe Children's Billet at Otter Lake to be used to purchase new beds. Charter members received life membeships at the Dec. 19 meeting. They sent $5 to "Remember a Vet" and held a gift exchange. In 1975 there were no meetings in January of February. No reason was given, but the weather was probably a factor. The birthday dinner was held on March 15, 1975. and lhe traditional $100 gift was given to the legion. Il was put in the standing rules that the auxiliary would give the legion $100 on each birthday. The April meeting cancelled due to weather Julie Garret was selected as the Wolverine Giris State representative. The unit donated $35 to lhe V.A. Hospital coffee hour fund. $35 for the carnival fund and $30 to the Grand Rapids Veteran Facility for furnishing. It was voted that the materials to put on funeral luncheons would be purchased from the auxiliary fund, with cakes and jello to be solicited from members. They voted to donate 76 cents per member toward the Centennial Tree, which the legion is placing on the lawn of the Capital in Lansing. A donation to the nurses scholarship fund in honor of Roy Blough, father of Dorothy Gronewold, was made A .'hristmas float was planned and $5 was set aside for bubble gum to toss to the crowd. initiated on Nov. II, 1975. were Clara Benner. Arioa Burghduff and Lucille Kruger. $25 was seat to the youth cater al Otter Lake toward new draperies, and $25 for a mountain ash tree for Memorial Park at the V.A. Hospital. There was a potluck Christmas par­ ty, joint with the legion on Dec. 20 with a $1 gift exchange. The first meeting of 1976 was held on Jan. 7. There were 3,500 poppies ordered for May. The unit purchased new silverware for the kitchen to be used only at legion and aux­ iliary functions. They also ordered six grave markers and more tote bags for resale. There were no meetings in February 1976. In March they ordered two dozen parking knives, 100 bottles of vanilla for resale and a nylon auxiliary banner with two white carry­ ing belts for use in parades. The unit donated $10 for food care program for Belize and $25 for cancer research. Sheryl White was selected as the Wolverine Giris' State representative. She was given $10 for spending money. In August the unit bought two pop coolers to be used for bingo luncheons. In October they found themselves without a first vice president. Marguerite Beckwith was ptxed in the office to fill out the term They initiated Sueko Silcock, Linda Hummel, Velma Eaton and Barbara Hull oo Nov. 3. In December they sent $10 to the Children’s Hearing Aid Fund. They held a Christmas party with a gift exchange on Dec. 12. January and February 1977 went by without meetings. They held the annual birthday din­ ner and dance and went into the red on it on March 19. Dana Cortright was selected as the Giris’ State representative for 1977. In the fall of 1977 they ordered more paring knives for resale, four "Need a Life" books for the school and held a bake sale on Oct. 21. They oredered 3,500 memorial poppies at the Jan 18. 1978 meeting The birthday din­ ner was held on March 11. 1978. They sent $25 to the Drum and Bugle Corp of World War I veterans and held a bake-less bake sale to benefit Camp Happy Hollow. Sandy Baxter was the Wolverine Giris* State representative for 1978. In September. Ruth Wright, who was serv­ ing as treasurer, resigned as she was moving out of town. No note was made about who replaced her for the balance of the term. They ordered more tote for resale and four "Need a Lift” books for the school. In November they sent $10 to the Muscular Dystrophy Fund and at the Dec. 16 meeting they sent *10 to the Four Chaplain Fund, $5 to “Rem.mber a Vet" and $5 to the V.A. Hospital bingo fund. There was no Christmas party held in 1978. Presidents during this time were: 1970, Arioa Newton; 1971. Carol Keeler; 1972. Patricia Howell; 1973, Ruth Wright; 1974, Patricia Ulrich Howell; 1975, Zoe Conrad; 1976, Marguerite Beckwith; 1977, Josephine Berdslee; 1978, Patricia Ulirch Howell. (To Be Continued) EVENING SUPERVISOR Housekeeping PENNOCK HOSPITAL, located in Hastings, Michigan, has an opening for a full-time Evening Supervisor of the housekeeping department. Requirements include high school diploma or equivalent, demonstratable leadership/supervlsory potential, sufficient previous experience in housekeeping functions, and courses in hospital housekeeping or institutional environment management desirable This working supervisor's position assists the Director of Environmental Services in maintaining a high quality standard of housekeeping Responsibilities include training and retraining of department personnel, motivating personnel, perfor­ mance reviews, and ensuring that all schedules/projects are completed on time. Full-time benefits include an innovative flexible benefits plan. Paid-Time-Off system, pension, tuition reimbursement, and much more Qualified applicants should submit resume/appBcatjon to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-3112 E.O.E. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 27, 1995 Reception held for creative writer; Hastings kids show what they learned Julie Green (left to right), Sarah Haines and Katy Ross from Northeastern Elementary put on a short, funny skit at the reception held to thank Brian Zocher for his creative writing help The students and teachers who provided the entertainment at the "Creetive Writers- reception for Brian Zocher have their photo taken with him He called his 10 days in Hastings and his work with the children 'inspiring "and "a pleasure- LEGAL NOTICE MOffTSMC SALS D*4ouh having b**n mod* in th* t*cm* and condiHom of a certain mortgog* mod* by Jam** C. Cvrcuro and Bonne* C. Cmxuro husband and wif*. of MkfcAovfll*. Barry County Michigan. Mor igagor*. to Mortgog* Corporation of Amorita. a Michigan corporation, of Troy. Michigan. Mor­ tgage*. dat*d th* 31st day of March. 1994 and recorded In th* office of th* Register of D**ds, for th* County of Barry and Stat* of Michigan, on th* 12lh day of April. 1994. in Libor 601 of Barry County Record*. on page 862. which said mortgog* was thereafter assigned to Mortgage Corporation of America, a Michigan corporation acting in its and Servicing Agreement dated a* of Morth 1. 1994. for lhe benefit of Investors in a group of real estate related investmen’s identified os MCA-REPC Series 1994-71, by assignment doted April 13. 1994. and recorded on July I*. 1994 in the office of th* Register of Deeds for sold County of Barry In Liber 610 of Barry County records on page 70. on which said mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dot* of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Forty One Thousand One Hundred Forty Two and 99/100 DoAars (541.142.9B) And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by Mid mortgage or any port thereof. Now. Therefor*, by virtue of the power of sal* contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of th* f lat* of Michigan in such cos* mod* end pro vidr^d. notice Is hereby given that on the 26th day of Moy. 1995. at 1000 ©dock AM. Local Tim* said mortgage will b* foreclosed by a toie at public auction, to the highest bidder, east door entrance to the Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid on said mortgage with the interest thereon at Fifteen per cent (15.0%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including th* attorney fees allowed by low. and also ony sum or sums which may be paid by the undersign­ ed. necessary to protect its Interest in the premises. Which said premise* are described os ioMow*: AH that certain piece or parcel of land situated In the Township of Yankee Springs, in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described os follows, to-wit: Lot 7 of Willson s Plot of Turner Lak* According to the recorded plat thereof, os recorded in Liber 5 of Plot* on page 19. Also commencing at a point ’'I'' of Willson-* Plot of Turner Lak*, according to th* recorded plot thereof, thence due north along the easterly line of said Willson Drive 159 feet to the point of begin­ ning of the following description, thence du* north to point IT cf soid Willson s Plat of Turner Lake, thence north 54 degrees 9 minutes X seconds east 303.50 feet to point T of said Willson * Plat of Turner Lake, thence north 33 degrees 40 minutes east to a point on *aid easterly line of Willson Drive due *ost from the lot corner on the easterly side o’ sold Willson Drive as common to lots 3 and 9 of Wiiison * Plat of Turner Lok*, thenc* due east 500 feet, mor* or les*, to a point on th* easterly line of th* following described premise*. Commencing 1385 feet north 00 degrees 32 minutes west from the southeast corner of Section 23. Town 3 North. Rang* 10 West, thence north 00 degrees 32 minute* west on the east line of said Section 23. 36 rods, thence du* west to a point on the east line of Willson Driv* of Wlllsor. * Plot of Tumor Lake, according to th* recorded plot thereof for the point of beginning of this descrip­ tion. thence duo oast 500 feet, thenc* southwesterly to a point on th* north line of Willson Driv* of Willson's Plot of Turner Lok* said point being 500 feet duo east of point ~L~ of sold plat thenc* west 500 feet to point 1" of sard plat thence duo north 211.44 feet to point TC of said plot, thence north 54 degree* 09 minute* X second* east 203.50 feet to point ~J~ of said plat, thenc* north 33 degrees 40 minutes eo»t along th* southeasterly line of said Willson Drive to point of beginning, thenc* southwesterly along the *a»i line of »oid above referenced premi*** to o point due east from the point of beginning, thenc* du* west 300 feet, mor* or less, to the point of beginn­ ing. excepting the south IX feet, due north and south, of th* above described mete* and bound* description Commonly known as 1647 Yank** Spring* Rd. Middiev.li* Ml 49333 Tax Roll No 08-16-240 005-X During rhe six (6) months immediately following th* sol*, th* property may be redeemed, except that in th* event that th* property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCIA 6X 324 la the property may be redeemed during the X days im­ mediately following the *ole Doted ot Detroit Michigan March 24 1995 Mortgage Corporation of America Trustee Assignee of Mortgagee Randall T LeVosseur (P41712) Attorney for Assignee P.O Box 24021 Detroit Ml 48224 (313)886- 5555 (5-4) Brian Hurless, (left to right) B.J. Donnini, Beau Furrow, Sabrina Buck. Cara Zerbel and Nicole Swartz make their presentation using their creative writing skills al the reception for Brian Zocher. Author/playwright and all-around creative writer Brain Zocher introduces hie aor* Nathan to the assembly at Central Auditorium at his reception / The story 'Sarah, Plain and Tall" was adapted by Pleasar.tview kids for the 'Creative Writers- reception. Shown during the presentation are (left to right) Rob Baker, Rebecca Woodmansee, Daniel Worth, David Miller. Missy Hutchings. Cart Caldwell. Jeff Jolley and Heather Force. Fabulous CD Offer ZOO" 18 Month Certificate of Deposit XSUNITED DANK Wayland 792-2283 ■ Hopkins 793-7117 Dorr 681-9927 ■ Gun Lake 672-7484 • aiwjoi aercenipge veio <s occivoie as ot Arm one « predewa upon monirw axrxxxnong ct Orw woscr 10 cnange a lemwaiion wweut rm nattxm me o o time oeocsr suotect to subCanhal penary tot earty wtmoowol Member FDIC From Southeastern Elementary. Holly Wilson. D.J. Hall and Chelsea Case perform a skit they prepared after working with author Brian Zocher. YOUR CREDIT MAY NOT BE AS BAD AS YOU THINK! Missed a few payments, Lost your job, or even filed bank­ ruptcy doesn't mean you don’t deserve a new or pre-owned car, truck or van. Contact —• /n < H H KEEP THE GREEK LIGHT SHINING .1 Thanks to MDA research. lor more than a million . Americans affected by 4 neuromuscular diseases, j THE FINANCE SPECIALIST 1-800-646-4660 616-897-8431 or the future looks brighter 7 than ever 1-800-572-1717 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 27, 1995 — Page 11 Divers and others clean up Tupper Creek in Lake Odessa LEGAL NOTICES SympMa ttw Rsydar JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD April 12. 1995 All members present. Minutes approved os rood. Reports ol Committees presented. Road projects approved. Approved vouchers in amount of $7,669.62. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (4/27) The divers cleared debris from the creek from Jordan Lake to Beer Can Bridge. Amongst the items they recovered were car batteries, cans and bottles, a bowling ball, cement blocks, a barbell, street signs and car parts. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mkhoel W. Siebesma and Janice Kay Siebesma. his wife, to First Federal of Michigan. Mortgagee dated August 19. 1991. and recorded on August 22, 1991. In Liber 522. on page 37. Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due al lhe date hereof the sum of Ninety Five Thousand Nine Hundred Eight and 30/100 Dollars ($95,906.30). Including Interest at 9.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode end pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, ot public vendue, at the east door entrance to the Court House In Hostings. Michigan, ot 1(HX> o clock AJA.. Local Time, on May 25. 1995. Said premises are situated In the Township of Thomopple. Barry County. Michigan, and are Groups of police, firefighters and Boy Scouts worked Saturday to clean-up the Tupper Creek near Lake Odessa Divers from the Ionia County Sheriffs Department worked underwater to gather trash from the bottom of the creek. Lake Odessa police and tirefighters, as well as Boy Scouts from Troop 300 and others, supported the divers. HONOR ROLL for Hastings High School • Honor Roll. 3rd Marking Period which ended March 24.1995 •Indicate* 4.00 SENIORS - HIGH HONORS 3 50 TO 4.00 • Brice Arentz. Molly Arnold. Stacey SENIORS - HONORABLE MENTION Jallard. •Kathleen Bell. •Jennifer Boniface, 1HTOW fid Casey. Derek Chandler. Dennis Count. Charity Cruttenden. •Sarah Dean. Marie DeWitt. Danielle Dtpert Jessie Ellioa. Angela Fruin. •Rachel Griffin, Sabrina Haywood. Jami Hedger. Bertram Herzog, *Tara Hill, -HONORS X16TOX49 Joseph James, Amanda Jennings, Jeremy rding, Rebecca Anderaen. Kelly, Nicole Lambert. Michelle Lancaster. Bradley Balderson, Jason Alison Loftus. Michelle Shannon Cassell.McCauaey. Tiffany Everett, lGrant Morgan. JennyDenise Myers,Heath, Tony Gibton, a Pierson. Karey Sanders, vorth, Michelle Hutchings, ner, Andrea Uldriks, Tony Mark Kaiser, Joe Kidder, fa Vickery. Ward, Andrea Jennifer King, Laura Koons,Jill Nicholas Lewis, h Zombor Scott McKelvey, Sarah McKeough, Amy I Merritt. Melissa Moore, Toni Norris. Christin fissenheimer. Erin Parker. Derrick Rosenberger. Georg Rumpf, Mindy Schaubel. Lynnette Smith. Thomas Sorenson. Danyell Thornton. Todd Thunder. Michael Toburen. Michelle Vandenboss. Alexander Zbiciak f Julia Aria*, Faith Davis. Michelle Gole. Nathaniel Henry. Kevin Hubert. Marc Jarvis, faatt Kirkendall, Curtis Morgan. Daniel Sherry. Spring Silsbee, Elizabeth Vxndertioff. Kari Yoder JUNIORS - HIGH HONORS XSG TO 4.00 * Robin Acker, Aaron Baker, Katherine arch. Kelly Bellgraph. Kathryn Brandt, lime Brookmeyer. Meredith Cole, Damian eGoa. Deborah Griffin. Levi Haight, Emily artman. Sharyn Kauffman. Tam mi Kelly, arah McKinney. Leslie Merriman. Katie letzger. Bradley Milter. Chris Norns. Robert edbum. •Lisa Reynolds. Angela Sarver. •Aaron Schantz. •Eleanore Schroeder. Jamie jeobey. Kerith Sherwood, *Kim Sloan, fcchael Stormes, Carrie Varney. ’Jennifer Weteher. Christa Wetzel. W endi Wilson JUNIORS - HONORS XI# TO 3.49 > Ronny Barnes. Craig Bowen, Justin Brehm. Sara Casarez. Aaron Clements. Rochelle Day, Elizabeth Fox, Chad Greenfield. Joshua D. Hill. Shasta Homing, Seth Hutchins. Angela Lyons, Lori Maiville, Sarah McKelvey. Deanna Sawyer. Matthew Styf. Erica Tracy JUNIORS - HONORABLE MENTION 3.00 TO 3.09 Joshua Allerding. Kristen Avery, Ronni Barnes. Jaime Brookmeyer. Christopher Fox, • Levi Haight Stacy Larke. Colleen Loftus, ' Thomas Moore Jr.. Jonathon Olmsted. Chad : Price, Angela Sarver. Susan Walton 0 SOPHOMORES - HIGH HONORS 3.50 TO 4.00 Elizabeth Benedict, Darcie Bolo, • Michael Burghdoff. Melissa Chadderdon. Kevin i Cooney. Melissa Craven. • Andrea Dreyer. Angela Erway. Jason Fuller. Martha Gibbons. •Amanda Hawbaker. Richard Holzmuller, Rechel Hough. Janette Jennings. Julie Krebs. (Michael Krueger. Jonathan Lawrence. Thomas Lethcoe Jr.. Peter Lewis. Elizabeth 'Lincoinhol. * Jason McCabe. Lisa McKay. Elena Mellen. *Rebecca Mepham. Sarah Miles. Marisa Norris. ’Teague O’Mara. •Tamara Obreiter. Suzanne Schmader. Jennifer Schranz. Eric Soya. Benjamin Spahr. James Strimback. Malanee Tossava. Andy , Vankoevenng. Jerrid Velte. *Justin Waters. •Carrie Westra, •Colleen Woods , SOPHOMORES - HONORS Xie TO 3.49 Meredith Can. Knsty Clark. Jillian Conrad. Emily Dipert, Joshua Durkee, Shauna Engelhard. David Frisby. Damon Gonzales, Eric Greenfield. Jennifer Hayes. Josh F Hill. Casey King. Bethany Koetje. Josepn Lyons. Stacey Martin. Sarah Mepham. Chad Metzger. LeeAnn Miller. Kevin Morgan. Meghann Murphy. Jeremy Radvansky. Michael Ransome. Ryan Scharping. Jodi Songer. Joshua Storm. Ronald Uldriks. Darcy Welton. Edward Youngs SOPHOMORES - HONORABLE MEN­ TION XM TO XM Casey Alexander. Amy Boger. Kristen Dicldnson, Erin Dudley. Devan Endres. Chad Howes. Sarah Keller, Danielle Krepps, Cassandra Miller. Jennifer Newton, Mandy Russell, Joseph Sanders, Becky Shorkey. Adam Smith. Rebecca Swiatek. Nick Thornton. Sara Walker. Sowty Wolfe FRESHMEN - HIGH HONORS X50TO4.M •Casey Anderson. Julie Anthony, Jeff Arnett. *Sara Bellgraph, •Michelle Bies, •Anne Burghdoff, Trixie Buskirk, Tye Casey. Lisa Cooklin, •Myiea deGoa. Karen DeMott. John DeWitt, Rachel Dreyer. Adam Gee. Cheryl Gibbons, ’Summer Gillons, Philip Gole. Cynthia Hayes. *Traci Heffelbower. •Benjamin James. Stephanie Jiles, Rebecca Keeler. Sarah LaJoye, Bess Lyons, Eric Masse. Eric McCarty, Trisha McKeough. Lain? McKinney. •Melissa Meaney, Rebecca Merriman. •Lindsey Micel. •Aleisha Milter, •Melisssa Moore, Angela Newsted, Jenny Norris, •Christopher Olmsted. Jessica Olmred, Erika Ordiway. ’Lindsey Pitteikow. Kyle Pohja, Benjamin Potter. Amy Robbe, Timothy Rounds. Sarah Roush. Ryan Rude. Kimberly Sawdy, Megan Schrimer. Adam Taylor. Lesley Thornton. Matthew Toburen, Tennille Walter. Erica West. •Danielle Wildem. •Katie Willison, Katherine Wood. James Yi. Kimberly Yoder FRESHMEN - HONORS 3.10 TO 3.49 Ericka Andrus. Amy Archambeau. Beau Barrum, Matthew Barnum. Amy Belson, Amy Coe. Michelle Davis. Alicia Franzone. Garen Gonzales, Michael Jarvis, Melissa Lancaster, Jason Laux. Kristy Lutz, Emily Mead, Matthew Moore. Misha Neil. Joshua Newton, Ben O’Mara. Carrie Service, Tiffany Seymour, Patrick Shade. Kristen Sherwood. Katy Strouse, Michael Suker. Katie Thomas, Christine Thurman, Eddie Vandermolen. Heidi Watson. Rachel Young FRESHMEN - HONORABLE MENTION 3.00 TO 3.09 Mark Arens. Zachary Deming. Andrea Easey. Simon Hill. Elizabeth Hustwick. Samantha Sanborn, Charissa Shaw. Nicholas Weeks. Nick Wilson ALTERNATIVE ED - HIGH HONORS 3.50 TO 4.00 •John Belles, Michael Gale, ’Richard Haire. Robert Heath. *Ryan Oliver ALTERNATIVE ED - HONORS X10 TO 3.49 Sean Kelley. Tarita Smith Workers are pictured here hauling a stop sign out of the creek onto shore. LEGAL NOTICES:^M NAJtftY TOWNSHIP PWkHe«k« HASTINGS charter TOWNSHIP /JrTuTl995^ All board present. Commissioner Jim Bailey, Jock Lent. Minutes approved, treasurer’s report placed on Me. Lem discussed McKeown Rd. bridge and asphalt plant. Paid outstanding bills. AAeettng adjourned at 8:30. Bonnie Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: - - — Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (4/27) SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING April 3. 1993 Common Council mot in special session in the Ci­ ty Hall. Council Chamber. Hastings. Michigan, on Monday. April 3. 1995 at 6:30 p.m. to consider the letter ot credit from Hanover Village PUD. Mayor Mayor Lou Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll call were members: Hawkins. Josperse. Moy. White. Bloom. Brower, Campbell. Gray. Absent: Ketchum. 2. Pledge to Hag. 3. Attorney Fekkas explained that the letter of credit in the amount of $250,000 is for the cost to complete the tecond half of Barfield Dnve. The let­ ter of credit begins March 27. 1995 and remains in effect until October 31, 1996. She also went over the agreement between the City and Hanover Village which addressed three things. 1) Any amount drown on the letter of credit by the City will be only to complete construction of Borf.eld Drive if Hanover Village foils to do so. 2) "City specif•cottons-' shall mean those in Exhibits A Z B attached to agreement. 3) Phase II ol Barfield Drive shall be completed by October 31. 1996 unless extended by the Gty. Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy rt ot the Mayor bo authorized to sign the agroome it bet­ ween the Gty and Hanover addressing thi throe areas of concerns with exhibits be approve' witho correction that the document bo put all on one page. Yeas: 6. Abstained: 2 (Gray. Jaspe>so). Ab­ sent: Ketchum. Carried. 6. Moved by Campbell, supported by May to ad­ journ at 6 43 p.m. Sharon Vkkory. Qty Clerk RECEPTIONIST 138 bed skilled nursing facility is looking for an individual experienced in Receptionist/Personnel duties for a fast paced office environment. Major focus will be receptionist with cross training in person­ nel, billing and other areas. The qualified candidate must have excellent organiza­ tional and communication skills, be highly motivated, a self starter, and detail conscious. Must also have proven skills with multi line phone usage, word processing, computer and typing skills. Competitive wages, fringes and working conditions. Send resume with confiden­ tial salary history to: Debbie Massimino. Business Manager. Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE (4/27) For your insurance c all Farmers Insurance Group April 4. 1995 Public Hearing colled to order at 7:00 p.m. All board members present. Purpose to go over 1995-96 proposed budget. Public Hearing closed at 7:50 p.m. Regular meeting called to order ot 7:X p.m. All board members present, plus county comm. Minutes of the March 7. 1995 mee'ing approved os mailed. Treasurers report accepted as presented. Agenda set with additions Approved resolution 95-1, Salary Schedule Approved resolution 95-2, Appropriation Act 1995 96 Set dates for 1995-96 regular meetings. Supervisors helpers salary set at $6.50 per hr. Approved trade-in of garden tractors at Approved paying of bills os presented. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Lois Bromley. Clerk Asserted to by: William Wooer. Supervisor (4/27) THAT FAIT OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 8. TOWN 4. NOttTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DFSOttBH) AS: COMM04ONG AT A FONT OH THE SOUTH LINE Of SA® MOTION WHICH IS 335.0 FEET SOUTH 99 DFC—I 40 MINUTES WEST F*QM THE SOUTHEAST COUHBI OF SA® SECTION. THENC NOfTTH 260.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SA® SECTION. 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NOTE: Mr & Mrs. Campbell have lived at this location for 50 years and are immaculate care-takers. You'll find this an interesting sale to attend. TERMS: Cash or check in full auction day EARL & JESSIE CAMPBELL, Owners GARY BEGG AGENCY Auto. Hom, LM CommnM 136 S Ifcchfln Hatng, VI19056 Belcher, Dingman, Spaulding 14998 US-27 Nonh • Marshall. Ml 49068 Ph.(616)781-4258 FAX (616) 781-4500 FARMERS “Take Action—Sell at Auction Edwinl 6»leh« • B>»nl Btkfwr • H«rol<S Oinjmn • urr, Sp.uld.ng • Kt™ BtlcMr �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 27, 1995 Hastings softball team wins own BJ1JV8VSJ7 invitational, takes two from Plainwell SPORTS Delton rallied for nine runs in the sixth inning to give Hastings varsity softball team a scare at the Hastings Invitational Softball Tournament. Saturday. Hastings came back in the bottom of the bracket for three runs and then held on for a 10-9 win. Hastings made it to the championship game with a 5-4 win over Tbornappie-Kel­ logg and Delton defeated Lakewood 6-5. In the consolation game. TK shut out the Vikings 10-0. In the championship game. Amanda Jennings went the first 5 2/3rds innings, giving up one hit and striking out three. Janette Jennings came on in relief for an inning and a third, gave up nine runs, five earned on five hits and striking out two. Amanda 'ben returned to lhe mound for the final inning and struck out one and allowed no one to reach base. Heather Haas look the loss for Delton, giving up 13 hits. She also had the win in the first game against Lakewood. Hastings scored one run in lhe first inning, three in the third, two in the fourth and one in the fifth. Janette Jennings led the Saxons wilh three singles and two RBIs. Rachel Young had a home run and a triple for three RBIs, Karey Sanden had a single and a double and three RBIs and Tammi Kelly and Amanda Jennings had a pair of singles. Both team suffered on defense with Delton having six errors and Hastings making seven, but in a bright spot, according to Coach Richard Nauta, Jamie Lambeth played a strong game helping the Saxons turn two double plays. In game one. Middleville came back lo score four runs in the bottom of the seventh, but was unable to overcome Hastings' 5-0 lead. Hastings scored two runs in the first, and one each in the second, fifth and seventh innings. Amanda Jennings earned the win, giving up two hits and striking out seven. She walked three batters. In the bottom of the seventh. Denise Heath look first on an error, she moved to second on a wild pilch and with two outs. Amanda Jennings hit a game-winning double. Hastings had eight hits in the game with Amanda Jennings gelling a pair of doubles and Janette Jennings a pair of singles. The Lady Saxons shut out Plainwell 13-0 April 19. as Janette Jennings pitched a no­ hitter. her first of the season, striking Out eight and walking one. Hastings scored 11 Hastings golfers down TK, Ionia £ The Hastings girls golf team shot a combined 194. Tuesday, to defeat Ionia and Middleville in non-confcrence action. Ionia shot a 222 and Middleville came in wilh a 296. Coach lid von dcr Hoff said Angie Fruin shot an "outstanding" 45 to pace the Lady Saxons and Tammy Obreiter "showed steady improvement" with a 46. Laura Koons carded a 48 and Casey Anderson shot a 55 to round out the Hastings scoring. Sarah Bellgrapb cardeu < 58. Molly Arnold a 65. Lindsey Mice! bad a 70. Kristen Hanshaw a 72, Suzy Schmader an 83 and Danyell Thorton a 93 for the team. The team improved its overall score by 13? strokes in lhe second Twin Valley meet. Monday. Hastings placed fifth with a 22O.‘i Marshall won the meet wilh a 206. followed, by Lakeview with a 216. < Kelly Bellgraph paced the Saxons with a 52. Koons and Obreiter both carded a 55. tc* Ocher scores for the team included Angie • Fruin and Casey Anderson with a 58 and'I Sarah Bellgraph with a 61. In junior varsity action, the Saxons came . in with a 283 to defeat Coldwater's 292 and Sturgis' 305. ni Micel and Loftus shot 65s and Arnold . came in with a 74 to lead the junior team. : H 1 Hastings boys take two Twin Valley track wins The Hastings boys track team ran up a 99-63 tally over Albion and an 89-74 score over Lakeview for a pair of Twin Valley wins, Tuesday. Tom Pratt woo the high jump over both schools in lhe triangular, clearing 5 feet, 8 inches. Nick Lewis also cleared that height, but he had nxxe misses than Pratt. Derek Chandler won the 110-meter hurdles with a time cf 15.8 and the 300meter hurdles at 42.7, Tom Sorenson won the pole vault with a climb of 13 feet and Devan Endres won the 400-meter dash at 52.8 seconds. The 800-meter relay team of Endres^ Chandler. Robert Wager and Mike Opolsk# placed first with a time of 1:36.6, over bodF schools. * Wager won the 100-meter dash at U.S seconds against Lakeview and won the km/* jump over Albion with a distance of 19 feet. 6 inches. Marc Jarvis scored a win in the shot put, over Albion wilh a throw of 42 feet. % inches, and Sorenson won the discus with distance of 114 feet. 7 inches. v The team will travel to Otsego, Friday for a non-conference meet. il 0 Saxon girts track team drops pair of meets Saxon softball second baseman Jamie Lambeth throws out a runner In the championship game o( the Hastings Invitational, Saturday. runs in the first inning and two more in the second. Anunda Jennings had a two-run bonier and a single and Mandy Russell had a triple and a single as die team slugged oui 11 hits Nauta said Sarah McKeough and Heath bc*b came up wilh big plays to help preserve the no-hitter. Young went 4-4 at the plate with a pair of home runs In the second game as well as a single and a double ard five RBIs. Janette Jennings hit a single and a homer and Amanda Jennings. Kari Sanders and Sarah McKeough ail had two singles. Amanda Jennings pitched the game, giving up two hits, striking out four and walking one. The Lady Saxons are 9-2 overall and play host to Battle Creek Lakeview Knight (April 25) and Marshall. Thursday for a pair of Twin Valley contests. Saxons split at own invitational The Hastings varsity baseball team lost the opening game of the Hastings Invita­ tional to newcomer Tboraappie-Kellogg 4-3, but rebounded in the consolation bracket io thump Delton 13-3. Dan Sherry pitched the win. giving up seven hits, striking out five and walking two. In game one, Jared Nichols saw his record drop to 2-2, giving up seven hits, walking two and striking out five. Brad Williams took the win for Middleville in the first game, scattering three hits. "Everybody who came saw good pitching and some good baseball," said coach Jeff Simpson. "In the first game wc didn't hit so well, but in the second game we were able io put the bat on the ball and do some scoring." In the consolation game, Tom Moore was the hot bat with two hits, four RBIs and two runs scored. Josh Hanford hit a monster homer in the first inrung and had two RBIs. Also getting some stick were Chris Miller with two hits. Dan Sherry with a hit, Chad Greenfield. Ryan Castelein, Joe Rodriguez and Andrew Courtright with a hit and an RBI each. Against TK. Castelein and Courtright each had a h*t and an RBI and Nick Thorton had the third » «t for Hastings. Castelein aiso had an assist at the plate from the outfield when he cut down a TK runner attempting to go home. Tennis team falls to Harper Creek, 3rd at Grandville The Hastings tennis team is still looking fix its first win of lhe season after falling to Harper Creek 6-1, April 23. Jim Robbe, playing at No. 4 singles took the lone win for the Saxon netters with a 7­ 5.6-4 win over Jeff Boddy. Mike Storms lost in a three set marathon 7-5. 2-6. 6-3 to Scott Porter at No. 1 sin­ gles and Clay Edger lost a three setter to Dan Howard 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 at no. 3 singles. At the Grandville Invitational. Saturday, the Saxons finished with 13 points which was good for .hird pl tee. Robbe was the (light champion at No. 4 singles. Damian deGoa was a runner up in the No. 2 singles flight and Storms was runner up at No. 1 singles. Weather permitting, which it hasn't very often for the tennis team, the Saxons will host Hillsdale in a Twin Valley match up this afternoon (April 27). i The Hastings girls back learn lost a pair ot Twin Valley meets. Tuesday, falling to Albion 87-64 and being edged by Lakeview 77-75. Andrea Dreyer and Cbarissa Shaw were lhe only Hastings athletes wilh a win over botu schools. Dreyer won the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 17.6 seconds. She also won lhe 300 hurdles over Albion with a lime of 51.6 seconds. Shaw woo the 3200-meter run in the triangular meet with a lime of 12:44 and the 1600-mcler ran with a lime of 5:58 over Lakeview. Anne Burghdoff leapt 4 feel. 4 inches lo win the high jump over Albion and the 800meler relay team of Dreyer. Sarah McKinney. Burghdoff and Emily Dipcn won with a time of 1J7.97 over Albion. ‘ Against Lakeview, Sherry Anger woo the aba put with a throw of 30 feet, 4 1/f inches and lhe discus wilh a distance of 95 feet. 8 1/2 inches. Lori Maiville won the 400-meter dash al' 1:04 and lhe 800-meter ran at 2.41 and the 3200-meter relay team of Shaw, Maiville,' Sarah Roush and Katie Thomas finished fint at 10:52. d v r Slatting Hastings pitcher Tyler Allerding settled down on the mound and shut FHN down in lhe second and fourth innings and gave up two runs in the third. In the top of the fifth, however, he was tapped for five runs before being relieved by Bailey. ) The Huskies scored eight in the top of the fifth and held the Saxons scoreleu in the bottom and the mercy -rule shortened game, a Greenfield had a single and a pair cf RBI>Z Chris Stafford and Moore had singles andl Hastings JV split in county tournament The Hastings junior varsity baseball team gave up 10 runs in the top of the fourth inning in the first game of the Barry County junior varsity tournament. Saturday to fall to Thorna.jple-Kcllogg 16-5. The team rebounded to take an 11-6 win over Delton in lhe consolation game. In game one. Josh Storm went two innings, giving up six runs, four earned, on five hits and two strike outs. Ryan Rude pitched an inning and a third and gave up four earned runs and Darnell Day closed out the game, giving up two runs. Matt Moore had a pair of hits and an RBI and Joe Lyons had a triple and an RBI. and Eric Greenfield had an RBI single. In game two. Greenfield went the distance, surrendering six runs, four earned, on five hits. Larry Bailey had a double and a single and four RBIs and Matt Toburen had a pair of singles. The junior Saxons punched six runs across in the top of the first and two in each the third and fourth innings. They added a final run in the top of the fifth. An eight-run fifth inning lifted Forest Hills Northern over the team, 15-5. last Thursday. A day earlier, the junior Saxons split with Plainwell taking the opener 7-2. but dropping the nightcap 13-4. Hastings had given up a five-run advan­ tage to the Huskies in lhe top of the first inning but scored one in the bottom of the stanza and four more in the bottom of the second to knot the score at five. RBIs and Randy Lake had a double. In the win over Plainwell, Moore pitched^ the win after coming in with one out in tho£ third inning. Over the next 4 2/3rds inaingr be surrendered two hits, one run and four walks and struck out seven. Kyle Pohja started oo lhe mound and> struck out four and gave up one hit. one run and two walks He was taken out of the-" game because of an injury. • Stafford belted a pair of doubles for one RBI. Storms bad a pair of singles and Pohja * had a single and an RBI. In the second game of the twin bill, the Trojans scored eight runs in the second ancTthrcc in the fifth for the win. Ryan Rude1' was tapped for nine runs, only three of1which were earned. Darnell Day came on in,z relief in the third. The Saxons had trouble with eight errors which gave the Troja'is the extra bases. Bailey and Lake both had singles and*1RBIs. Ln The team will play at Marshall today (April 27). in Twin Valley action. • *• JI HHS JV softball team wins league opener, JV Invitational -i Jon Lawrence pulls in a fly to right field after briefly losing it in the sun in the opening game of the Hastings Invitational, Saturday. Donkey basketball returns to Hastings It will be the Hastings High School seniors against the faculty and coaches in this year's Donkey basketball game The event is scheduled for May 8 at 7:30 all-night senior party on graduation night. Advanced ticket sales are at a reduced price and can be purchased al Boomtown Sound and Video or from parents of the high p.m. in the Hastings middle school gym. Donkey basketball is played with four donkeys and riders on each team, but is otherwise the same as a regular game. The parents of the high school seniors and the senior fund-raising committee are sponsoring the event to raise money for the school seniors. Advanced ticket prices are $4 for adult ($6 at lhe door) and S3 for grade school children and senior citizens ($4 at the door). Preschoolers are admitted free. For more information contact Sally Sorenson at 945-5831 The Hastings junior varsity softball team had only eight hits, but scored 24 runs off Lakeview. Tuesday night, in a marathon 24­ 18 win in lhe Twin Valley opener for both teams. Jodi Songer had a pair of doubles and Julie Krebs had two key singles to lead the team offensively. Bess Lyons, Amy Bclson. Erick a Ordiway and Erin Dudley had the oCict hits for the junior Saxons. Belson was lhe winning pitcher, going four innings and Andrea Jones came on in relief in the fifth for the save. The team defeated Lakewood 4-3 in the championship game of the Hastings Junior Varsity Invitational. Saturday. Krebs led lhe team with two hits while Colleen Woods had a double and Lyons and Songer both had singles Jones took the win with seven innings of one-hit ball. She struck out 10 Viking bat­ ters. The junior Saxons made it to the champi­ onship game after defeating Thomapple-Kel-, logg's jayvee team 12-1 Jones, the winning pitcher, struck our eight and walked five, while giving up three hits. Songer led the team with two hits. ,c. The team split with Plainwell, last-’ Wednesday, in a doubleheader, losing the" first 2-0 and winning the second 7-6. Belson gave up just three hits and walkecb none in Use opener, while striking out five* Jones earned the win in the second game, striking out 10 and giving up three hits. The junior Saxons bad a doubleheader win d over Maple Valley, taking the first 9-6 andr* the second 12-9, April 17. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 27, 1995 — Page 13 Delton softball team splits at invitational The Delton softball ;eam won a one-run game and lost a one-run game at the Hast­ ings invitational. Saturday to receive the runners up trophy. The Lady Panthers got two hits each from Jill Campbell. Heather Haas, Teresa Maupin. Jessica Bullington and Ronda French in the opening win over l^kcwixxl. Haas pitched the win. going the distance, giving up seven hits and walking only one. In the championship game, the Lady Panthers exploded for nine runs off Hastings reliever Janette Jennings in the sixth inning to take a 9-7 lead into the seventh. Hastings was able to come back with three of its own in top of the seventh and shut lhe Panthers down when starting pitcher Amanda Jennings came back to the mound. Haas gave up 10 hits and walked four in the loss. Coach Kelly Yoder said her young team is improving in every game and the im­ provement really showed when lhe Lady Panthers were able to come back against the Hastings team. The team travel to Parchment today (April 25). Paw Paw Thursday and will host lhe Delton Invitational. Saturday. Michael Coleman, Battle Cata center fielder, listens to every word this prospective major leaguer had to say about why the ball he threw went over the Heather Haas was 1-1 in pitching at the Hastings Invitational, defeating Lakewood and losing to Hastings. Delton Panthers drops a pair at Hastings Baseball Invitational, Saturday The Delton varsity baseball team left seven men stranded in in 8-2 loss to Lakewuod and nine in a 13-3 loss to Hastings at the invitational hosted by the Saxons. Sat­ urday. In the loss to Lakewood. Scott Haas took the mound for the first time this season, go­ ing 3 l/3rd innings giving up six hits and three earned runs. He walked three and struck out three in his first outing. He was relieved by Chris Farwell who gave up one hit , Lakewood's winning pitcher. Bill Hial went the distance, giving up two runs on ^even bits and two walks. Coach Bruce Campbell said he thought the team did a fine job of putting the bat on 0e ball in the game against Lakewood with none of the Panthers striking out - "We’ve only had two games coming into this." Campbell said before the games, "so ye are still working on getting in the grove.* He said the pitchers still need some work on working the batters and their own confidence, but that will come in time. * Lakewood took advantage of four errors by lhe Panthers, including a three-run error with two outs in the second inning. In the consolation game. Ryan Vliek got his first stan of the season and was charged with three runs on two walks and a hit. Tony Rodane was the first reliever, giving •p two hits and walking four and Farwell closed out the game as the three combined for 13 walks and nine hits. ’ The Saxors look advantage of the walks, scoring five runs in the third and three in lhe fourth and sixth innings. Dan Sherry eame 1 (be win. giving up seven hits, striking out Battle Cat pitcher Jake Cook tries to sort out the 50-plus kids who came lo hkr station. x/miBV Delton's Ryan Vliek dives back to first in the first of two games for Delton at the Hastings Invitational Vliek later stole second three and walking one. Delton plated two runners in the fifth and another in the six. Paul Vickery had fun at the plate . going 2-3 against Hial and 3-3. including a triple off Sherry. Rodarte was 2-2 with a single Delton boys smash Galesburg 126-11 1 Take 'em all. Don't leave anything for anybody else. And that is just what the Delton boys track team did in the 126-11 win over Galesburg. Apnl 24. The Panthers won every event, including a sweep of the top three scoring places in seven of the events Ryan Dawe won two events individually and two more as pan of a relay team and Gary Fisher won the 800-meter run and three other firsts as part of a relay team. Antonio Uceaga. Chad Lenz and Jason Kimbrough each had three first-place finishes Dawe woo the 100-meter dash at 11.65 and the 200-meters at 23.86. The 400-meter relay team of Dawe, Kimbrough. Darron Williams and Chad Lenz finished first wilh a time of 4739 and the 800-meter team of Dawe. Fisher. Kimbrough and Lenz took first at 1:41.08. Lenz won the 400-meter dash with a time of 56.76. Fisher also finished first in the 800meter ran at 104.03 and as part of the 1600-meter team of Fisher. Kimbrough. Lenz and Marty Blanchard and 3200me ter relay team of Fisher. Casey Louden. Nicholai Jacobs and Liceaga at 9:57.02. Liceaga. as well as running in the 3200 meter relay, won the 3200-meter run at 10.28.93 and 1600meter ran at 4:46.14. Link Pape won the discus with a heave of 142-feet even and the shot put with a throw of 47 feet 6 inches. David Atkinson won the long jump with a distance of 18 feet. 8.25 inches and the 1 IOmeter hurdles at 17.02 seconds. Troy McCarty placed first in the high jump, clearing 6 feet and Ben Hanekow won the pole vault with a climb of 12 feet. Mike Moss won the 30Ometer hurdles with a time of 45.29 seconds. The team's record is 4-1 overall and will be at the Otsego Relays. Friday and host Kalamazoo Christian. Monday. and a double off Sherry and scored two of Delton's runs. Vliek also had two hits off Hiat The Panthers host Paw Paw tonight (April 27) and will travel to the Wayland In­ vitational, Saturday. ...show how it’s done! More than 300 kids showed up at lhe Fish Hatchery in Hastings. Saturday to learn baseball from the area's newest minor league players. Matt Bazzani. Steve Wojtkowskl. Michael Coleman and Jake Cook from the Battle Creck-bajjd Battle Cais were oo band as well as two others from the Cais' fiont office to give kids a few pointers on baseball. Jim Pool, 'director of Group Sales for lhe Battle Cats said Felpausch invited the Cats out in an effort to get more kids interested in the new team and as a show of community support. "This is something the kids can get BOWLING SCORES_ Monday Mixers Michelob 75V4-52H. Three Pinies Tack 75-53; Hastings Bowl Sisters "4-54; TM Lassies 68-60; Rowdie Giris 67I4-6OV4; Hartzler Tours 66-62; Mr. Bruces 65'A-62 V4; Gtrrbachs 61-67; Jo's Bookkeeping 55-73; Uni­ que Washtub Duo 54 Vi-73‘A; Outward Ap­ pearance 53-75; Deweys Auto Body 53-75. Good Games - P Cooley 151; S. Cooley 150; J. Mercer 160; L. Potter 173; R. Pitts 157; S Nash 155; D. Burns 154; R. Daven­ port 161; F. Girrbach 159; S. Lancaster 171. Good Games and Series — M. Kill 184-464; H. Service 175-462; D Kelley 200-540; S. VanDenburg 186-533; J. Ogden 170-463; J. McMillon 168-493; V. Pierson 200-553; N. Morgan 163-459; F. Schneider 202-474. Thursday Angels Outboard Inn 8614-45; Ray James Elec. 86-46; Big B's 71-61; Nashville Chiro. 69-63; Melaleuca Inc 64 Vi-67 Vi; Ups and Downs 62-70; Cedar Creek 51-73; Trouble Shooters 30-94 Good Games and Series - L. Apsey 182-531; B Weiler 166; B Cuddahee 193-549; S Snider 155; D. Snider 196-505; B Moody 289-663; D Brooks 173; L. Wat­ son 167; S. Dunn 175; L. Tilley 192-516; P Fisher 177-501; S Greenfield 176; K. Carr 185-478; C. Gales 137; C. Williams 120; M Sobiesky 164. Hastings soccer team scores first win The fledgling Hastings girls soccer team scored its win of the season with a 3-0 shutout of Zedand. Monday. Goals were scored by right forward Sarah Hayes. left forward Summer Gillons and fullback Michelle McCausey. Coach Doug Mepham said Zeeland was able to register two more shots oo goal than the Lady Saxons, but Hastings' supe­ rior speed kept the Chix out of the net. Rebecca Mepham had a pair of goals from center halfback in lhe 2-2 tie with Hudsonville. April 19. The Lady Saxons were up by a goal with less than a minute remaining when a Hudsonville shot arched over Hastings keeper Willison. The team is 1-1-2 overall and will play Delton on the Saxon's home turf. Friday at 5 p.m. meeting along with their $435 entry fee. Any questions, call Tim Girrbach at 945-3911 after 5pm ...more Sports on Page 16 Sunday Night Mixed Fearsome 4 80-44; HAL 76-48; Freeman's 75-49; Alley Cats 72H-5IH; Diehards 6914-5414; B.S.ers 69-55; Holey Rollers 68-56; Rookies 6214-6114; Friends 62-62; Tasmanian's 61-63; Dynamites 6014-6314; Load Hogs 55-69; Beginners 5314-7014; Hooter Crew 53-71; Really Rot­ ten* 4814-7514; Undecided 48-76; 9 and a Wiggle 46-78. Womens High Games and Series - B. Moody 236-605; K Sutfm 216-564; L. Bar num 223-562; L. Tilley 233-555; D. Snyder 197-525; K. Becker 224-517; D. Kelley 194-515; D. Baramus 183-512; D VanCimpen 178-503; L. David 184-491; M. Briggs 171-467; D Vickers 175-463; C. Wilcox 179-452; D Snyder 148-436. C. Graham 153-400; B James 123-319; S. Snider 158; T. Huey 164. Mens High Games and Series — J. Bar­ num 234-611; J. Bartimus 233-590; D. Vickers 203-564; K. Bushee 205-558; R. Bowman 220-550; G. Godbey 215-536; B Drayton 180-529. G Hause 184-527; R. Fay 196-506; M. Tilley 190-501; M. Cross 184-487; W Friend 175-482; J. Delaat 197; J. Davis 182; G. Snyder 180; D. Fnend 177; M Freeman 171; R. Snyder Hl 167; S. Krallman 164. YMCA Women’s Volleyball League i__________________ Hastings Men’s Softball League to meet The Hastings Men's Softball League will hold its next meeting May 2. in room 182 at Hastings middle school at 7 p.m All managers are requested to be at this excited about." Pool said. "Felpausch sees this as a way for parents and kids to get out and do something together and if the kids get excited in our club, they'll get their parents to bring them to the games." Orman, the team's center fielder said be loves teaching the kids. "They listen to what I say and they are so fun to leach." Coleman listened to a two-minute story by one young lad who had accidentally thrown his ball over lhe fence. Coleman was very serious wilh the young boy and offered to show him how be could throw better. •These kids are just great." be said. "That is reason enough to come out here.” 1st place bowlers announced Varney's Stable team placed first ths past season in the Wednesday noon league. Sandra Brimmer and Mary Brimmer had perfect attendance. Esper Vanasse. S. Brimmer and M. Brimmer had 500 series. Vanasse had a 200-game and S. Brimmer had a WIBC 125 Over series. Placed third in the dty tournament with 3005 pins. Team Triplicate of 856. The team indudes (first row from left): Esper Vanasse. Norma Vamey (team sponsor) and Deb Seeber. Second row: Sandra Bnmmer and Mary Brimmer Team W-L ICS......................................................................26-4 Hastings Burial Vault.....................................23-7 Ray James Elec.............................................20-10 Ranger Tool and Die....................................19-11 BWA................................................................ 14-16 Goodenough Goodies.................................. 13-17 McDonalds..................................................... 12-18 Hanover House/Garrison............................11-19 Backe Construction........................................7-23 Title Office....................................................... 5-25 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 27, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: COMMON COUNCIL March 13. 1995 Common Council mot in regular session in the City HoH. Council Chambers Hasting* Michigan on Monday. March 13. 1995 ot 7.30 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding I. Present ot roll coll were members: Campbell, Gray Howkins. .'asperse Ketchum. May White. Bloom. Brower. 2 Pledge to the flag 3. Moved by White, supported by Howkins that the minutes ol 2/77/95 be approved with correc­ tions to 66 to add with the positive petition ol residents within the district . ond *9 odd a "d" to the word state. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by Moy supported by White that the information pocket presented by Sharon Gillette, from BDi Waste Systems along with letters of February IB. and March 13. 1995 be received and placed on file She wos asking for the City s sup pari of the proposed amendment to the lorry County Solid Waste Plan The amendment speaks about exportation of waste from Barry County to other counties. Yeos All. Absent: None. Carried. 5 Moved bv Jasperse supported by Brower that the request from Shota Huis, of the Eastern Star to waive the insurance requirement for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Fish Hatchery Park be approv­ ed (Manager to set guidelines on insurance re­ quirements.) Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 6 PaMte Heartng on ttso treceUep of ■ pectfen Of ■smis Street Robert Murphy of 411 W Ben­ son wos present and stated that he owned proper­ ty on the unimproved portion of Benson which has no curb ar blacktop What are the plans for vacated to be paved which runs post hrs property? Ho was told there wore no plans ot this time and the owners would hove to petition lor im­ provements for curb and gutter and blockfop ond then would be assessed through special assessments. Ed Backs who plans on purchasing oil of the lots from Wayne Brown would like to V --rIJ O - rewremom - - >■--------- . r,name n 1— H. J. K. * — Du*ra roc I mm ana U nrs wire, 1U rso only wants one home on the property. Councilman Jasperse stated that the Planning Commission ap­ proved this with an easement ond the Director of Public Service* is comfortable with this Moved by Hawkins, supported by May that Ben­ son Street be vacated os follows with utility Commencing ot a point 40 feet West of the Southeast comer of Lot 48. Block 63 on the Toffee Addition to the City of Hastings along the Right of Way lino of existing Ben­ son Street, and 33 feet South and perpen­ dicular to said North right of way line, thence West parallel to said North right ol way line to a point on the West line of the TaHee Addition which is the point of KUWWWU U»ll try •vK’TWni . A 40 foot wide easement for the purpose of construction and maintenance of public utilities located in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan lying 20 feet either side of the following centerline: Commencing at o point 20 feet West of the Southeast comer of Lot M. Block 63 of the Toffee Addition to the City ol Hastings along the North right of way line of existing Benson Street, thence north parallel to the East line ol said Lot 68 to a point 20 feet South of the North lino of the TaHee Addi­ tion. thence West parallel to said North line of the TaHee Addition to a point on the West line of the TaHee Addition which is the Point Yeas Brower Bloom. White. May. Japerse. Hawkins. Gray. Campbell Nays: Ketchum Ab­ sent None. Carried. 7. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the March 7. request from Merlin and Rita Watters to lease a portion of city property on Hommom Kooa. aofomtng met. piupw ly. oe re»errea to the City Manager to work out a loose with the Waiters and bring it back to council. Yoos: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 8. Moved by Brower, supported by Hawkins that the letter dated March 7. 1995 from Marfin ond Rita waiters be received and placed on filo Yoos Ail. Absent: None. Carried 9 Moved by May. supported by Hawkins t sot the Gty Manager be oufhorned to work with the County Property Chairmon on a two y eor loose for 11 parking spaces on the South side of the City Hall parking tot. by permit only, with the understan­ ding that if the Bed and Breakfast opens they will toots six parking spaces. Loose to also have a boil out douse Yeas: Ad. Absent None. Carried. 10. Moved by White, supported by Ketchum that the invoices be approved for Fiets ond VandenBrmk for $6,180.43 and Morton Soil for $14,691.80. Yoos: Campbell. Gray. Hawkins. Jasperse. Ket­ chum. Moy. White. Bloom. Brower. Absent: None. Carried. 11. Moved by Jasperse supported by Moy that consent items A-Q minus D ond E be received ond placed on file A. Minutes ol Hastings library Board of 2/6/95. B. Minutes of Maple Ridge Historic District of 7/9/95. C. Minutes of Cable Access Committee ol 2/15/95. G. Mmutes of Hastings City Barry County Air­ port of 2/8/95. H. Article in 'Gove Report" re: Airport I. Letter from Hastings Sanitary Service re: recycling foe for paper doted 2/20/95. J. Letter ‘ram Larry Markley announcing his retirement on . torch 31. 1995 from the City letter doted 2'21/95. K. Revenue end status reports for February 1995. L. Trial Balances for December 1994 ond January 1995 N. Letter dated 3/8/95 from Bruce A. Seymore re MERS O. letter dated 3/9/95 from Liquor Control Cor mission re Gub license for American legion P. Letter re: Historic District from: 2 from Barry County Democratic Committee 2/16/95 First United Method.st Church 2 23 95 Ms May - no address — 2'22/95 Sue ond Bill Bryans 2 23 95 Mr and Mrs. Kensington 2 23 95 James Voidman 528 S Park 2/22'95 James B Flock. 829 S Church 12/77/94 Corl ond Janet Peuroch 1547 liberty lane 3/6/95. Eleanor Miller. 3/8/95 Tim and Sherry Hon ion 135 W Bond 1 <30/95 Ruth A Dahknon. 135% W Center. 2/95. Helen Cole 653 W Green 2'95 Jon and Rebecca McComb. 619 S. Church 3 4 95 O letter re: Pennock Hospital expansion from Lynne Trahan. 700 S Coss M letter of 3-7'95 from Duane Bower re Com­ pensation Comm will remain on commission but not os chairman. Yeos All Absent None Carried 12 Moved by Campbell supported by White that item D. minute of 2 23 95 from Central Dtspotch Administrative Board and item E. mmutes of 2 27 95 from the Technical Advisory Commission be received ond placed on file Councilman Comp bell Hod questioned the 800 system the State of Michigan is implementing in 2-4 years and the cost involved Chief Sarver stated that the equipment they now have will not be state of the art in 2-4 years and that 911 is monitor mg this The State of Michigan will wont a per month foe to p*ggy bock onto the system Yeas All Absent None Carried 13. Moved by White supported by Brower that the resolution on larry Markley s retirement be received and placed on file Yeas All Absent None Carried i 14. Moved by White, supported by May to op prove the amendment to the MOOT/Gty/County Airport Contract (MOOT NO 95-0326 DAB) authorizing additional funding with local match to be $35 592 (Cl-Co) an additional $450 to the Gty Mayor and Clerk authorised to sign amendment Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried 15. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White to adopt the resolution to moke application lor o grant lo the Federal Deportment of Justice lo ob tom Federal funds for the purpose of hiring a civilian data entry computer operator at a cost of $6,908 for the City shore. $20,724 Federal shore for a total ol $77,623. This is a year by year grant City match lo be budgeted in the police budget for the COPS MORE grant. Yeas: All. Absent: None Corned 16. Moved by Brower, sup. orted by Hawkins that the proclamation honoring the Hastings Chapter 67 Order of the Eastern Star for their 125th anniversary on March 14. 1995. be received ond placed on file. Yeas All. Absent None. Carried. 17. Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy that the Mayor ond City Clerk be authorised lo sign the amendment to the lease agreement between Mutual Signal Corp. and the Gty of Hastings. This rmendment corrects the property description. Yeas AN. Absent: None. Carried 18 Moved by Moy. supported by Bloom that M.C. Smith. Jim DeWilde be authorised to prepare Phase II of the Recreation Grant for Tyden Pork at a cost not to exceed $500.00. Yeas: All. Absent None. Ccvried 19. Moved by Moy. supported by White that the bld for construction of the Hoyos Street Sanitary Sewer extension go to the low bidder Hollenbeck Construction Co.. Inc. for $69.448.X. with sewer extension contingent on a bond or letter ol credit from Hanover Village for completion of the rood from Hanover to Starr School Road. Said bond or letter of credit to be approved by the City Manager and Gty Attorney. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 20 Director of Public Services report. Woodland venae sxecoswzrncwun rrwjec* preliminary plans ore now complete ond submitted to the DOT for scheduling of grade inspection. Informal meeting with property owners dong the project ond other interested citizens ore being scheduled ♦or review ol the pions for input prior to finduing, lids will go to let in May through the MOOT with construction In early summer. Dowatesra Devetagsssesst Aathorfty Streetscape Hmm ■ has hod their pre-construction meeting. The site construction contractor will begin as weather per­ mits. Electrical and landscaping contractors will begin later this month. All contracts ore scheduled to bo complete by the end of June The light polo supplier has estimated shipping poles by the se­ cond week of Moy. DagartimM af Pwic Berfocea Faraasasef responded to 34 requests for ser­ vice including reomval ol dead or diseases trees, possible plugged sowers, water pressure pro­ blems. water main repairs, rood conditions, catch bcJn and monholo repairs, and staking requests. Completed annual winter maintenance on park ond playground equipment, replaced a section of sanitary sewer nan on North Congress Street, began tree and brush removal along roodays. To dote have removed 50 trees ond trimmed 121. There are funds to plant approximately 130 trees on City property this spring to replace those ren wed They patched major ond local asphalt street surfaces after each snow or ice storm, and continued prov enloti vo maintenance program on sanitary sewer systems. Fatwa ororfa acNoRhded includes sanitary sewer main construction on South Hayes Street, pointing restrooms at Tyden Fork, relocate ployer s benches at the soccer field at Fish Hatchery Pork to the regulation locations, complete tree trimming and brush removal, ond complete removal of stumps left after removal of dead and diseases trees and topsoil and seed damaged areas. DPS reminded residents that the dty will not be doing Spring cleanup until late April and they should not be placing materials at the curb or in the curb lawn until that time. A notice will be put m the paper of the pickup dates. DPS reported that there would be a meeting Morch 20. at 6:00 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce up­ dating the DDA Streetscape project for anyone in torsted in attending. 21. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Hawkins that the building Inspectors report for February 1995 bo received and placed on filo. Yoos: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 22. Moved by Compboll. supported by May that a public hearing be set for March 27. at 7:30 p.m. on the Rocrootton Grant for Tyden Park. Phase II. Yeas All. Absent: None Carried. 23. Manager Penrod reminded council of the notice for the Gty Election and the decline for fil­ ing petitions is Moy 9. at 4:00 p.m. for the offices of Mayor, one member of Board of Review and one Alderman from each Word. 24. Manager Penrod reminded council of the Special Work Session with the Historic District sot for Monday. March 20. at 7:00 p.m. 25. Gty Attorney. Fisher stated that Hanover Village has a lotto, of credit for $90,000 for the road, but DPS has estimated the cost to complete the 3.900 foot from Hanover to Starr School Rood to be $616,000. A bond or letter of credit to insure the completion of the streets should bo required before sewer construction. 26. Attorney Fisher stated that there is a conflict of interest with his firm representing the Gty on the Pennock Hospital PUD as ho represents both the City ond Pennock Hospital and suggests the Ci­ ty consider alternate council. Moved by Moy. supported by White that the City Managor be authorized to confore with the City At­ torney for a recommendation of another attorney and report bock to council at a later date Yoos AN. Absent: None. Carried 77. Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower to adjourn at 1:38 p.m. Rood ond approved: Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. Gty Clerk Common Council met in Special session in the Ci­ ty Hail. Council Chambers Hostings. Micigon on Monday Morch 20. 1995 ot 7 00 p.m for a workshop with the Historic District Study Commit­ tee. AAajmr Gray presiding 1. Present ot roll coll were members Gray. Hawkins. Jasperse. Ketchum. May. White, Bloom. Brower. Campbell. 2. Pledge to the Flog. 3. Moved by Brower, supported by May that the rules of procedure bo adopted for this workshop. Yeas Alt Absent None Carried 4. Peg Peuroch. Chairman of the Historic District Study Committee introduced Attorney Jock Hoff­ man who was present to answer any questions Peuroch gove a brief overview ol what the historic district is and is not Peuroch then introduced Esther Wofton o local historian who highlighted to council o study conducted of 11 municipolities of similar size who hove historic districts ond what they said She read the comments from Tecumseh Utica Holland. Romeo Saline Mason AHegon and Hart 5 Moved by Moy supported by Hawkins that the letters from Tecumseh ond AHegon be received and filed Yeos All Absent None Corned 6 Ann Devroy said the Histone District Study Committee hod three exports speak to them They placed copies of documents at the library for in­ dividuals to pi-kup ond went Poor to door asking questions and leaving fliers. They also ran topes on the access channel They tried to contact everyone ond make information available to oil who wore interested. Brenda Teogorden spoke on the history of homes in the proposed district and passed out pic tures of various homes ond gave a brief background on their history Peuroch pointed out the homes on o map of the proposed district and mentioned that they hove excluded the Fish Hat­ chery Pork ond Pennock Hosp>tal and Professional Building on the south side of Green from the district. 7. Mayor Gray opened questions to council members Gray asked why the boundary linos of the district w, -e down the middle of the right of ways in some places Walton explained that in some areas only one side ol the street hod historic value and the other side did not Jasperse asked why the Court House was excluded. Walton stated that it was a commercial building not residential and wos already on the Notionol Register White asked why the boundaries wore contiguous State lows soy It doesn t have to bo. Walton said the State says it must be contiguous or bo separate districts. Gray stated that she was led to believe that boundaries hod to bo contiguous ond asked Attorney Hoffman to explain noncontiguous district ond what determines this Attorney HoH man said there wore no rules. Walton stated that she was told by the state it must be contiguous. Ketchum asked if a person hod solar panels on a pool would they hove to remove them and would someone bo required to be in wood case windows ploce ol aluminum which are more expensive She was told that they can t ask residents to remove anything that exists. She also asked At torney KHmon to respond to rhe letter doted 3/15 from Hastings Property Rights Committee which stated they could be sued H they voted for the district Hoffman soid there was no liability to the City by creating a Historic District Attorney Fek kos stated that anyone can sue. that doesn’t mean they will win. Brower asked what happens If a home needs repairs and the owner con f afford thorn. She wos told there are grant monies available for financial hardship coses. Moy asked If X year old homes and 100 year old homes hove to meet the some criteria. No. For the ora of the home. Hawkins felt the committee hadn't made It clear enough to people just what Is expected of those In the district. Peuroch disagreed ond felt they hod mode It very dear. Moy asked what the percent was of homes in the district in other cities without any historic value. Pourach stated that they didn't got any information In their survey. May asked what the committees timetable was for upgrading homos. 60 days wos stated. Bloom ask­ ed about demolition by neglect. Attorney Hoffman said there woro ntrw provisions In the State Low in 1991 and It hasn't been tested yet. He said that council could adopt the ordinance and amend it later If they wanted. Bloom ass *d what the pro­ cess was H the committee denied someone who wanted to do something to their homo and was told ft to appealed to the State Historic Preservo lion Committee. When asked who would pay the legal fees. Attorney Hoffman said the Gty would obtain legal council os they do to inforce any other ordinance Walton stated that loss than 1% ore ever turned down by the committee. White asked about the letter from the Hostings Property Rights Committee which talked about Federal Land Grants. Their property was obtained through the F odoral Gove r nmont many years ago ond they say to free of any regulations. Attorney Hoffman said that the money r ecolved from the Government In the 1820's end 30's to free from ail government rogulattons. Hoffman sold this would be a federal cose not state Jasperse said that Attorney Hoff­ man said council cagfd adopt the ordinance and change It at any tMtt,' |aaparg| said H the or­ dinance woi lo H opgigvod by the State, counctl would not bo able tg chapge it without their ap­ proval. Ho was told that the state only approved the guidelines not the ordbspneo itself. Attorney Fekkos said that the Historic District Committee proprrod the ordinance by following PA169. There are -ortom things which must be in the ordinance. Jo»perse asked if there couldn't bo another way to handle appeals, by going to Planning before going to the state district. Attorney Fekkas stated that appeals must go to the State Historic District Preservation Committee first then to the Circuit Court. The district doos not hove control over ton­ ing. that could bo changed, they hove control over what happens to the exterior of the homes. Jasperse wanted to make it clear that the Historic District will hove considerable power and this will impact the community ond wonted council to be aware of thh. Campbell said that there were 3-4 diffsuent ways the district Is zoned and wanted to know what this would do to apartment houses os some of the old apartments hmro boon remodeled and must also meet codes. They said this would _ . Uoe - oriocioa. << - -._U not Mayor Gray opened discussion to Public Com­ ment. Ken Smith Chairman ol the First United Methodist Church asked if their letter hod been received and that they wished to bo excluded from the district Gray soid this should come up at the public hearing not at this meet-ig Gray stated that council would not make a d tcision tonight or change any boundaries, they w« uld consider that at the public hearing. Mike Lyor i said the Federal Land Patent is a guarantee ond there has boon a case called the ”1933 lighthous > Co»o."" He wonted council to know that because F<o Is interested in his rights os a property owner ho doesn't want to bo viewed as an extremists. Robert Picking from the Hastings City Bank hod concern* about the South side of Center St. south of rhe bank. There ore things In the works now concerning this property and how will It bo affected with future expansion or demolition. Brian Shumway of 127 W. Walnut didn't feet the survey represented the fooling of those in the district The vote on the district is not a vote ol the people but by council. Could it bo a vote of the people? Attorney Fekkas to chock out the procedure Rick Moore who owns proprty on W. Groen felt the rules changed with bureaucracy. Jasperse asked for a copy of rhe 50 pages ol standards for the district and asked the Gty At­ torney to address if it is a conflict to vote if you ore in the district Attorney Hoffman said it was not. 8. Moved by Campbell, supported by Hawkins, that a public hearing be sot for May 15. 1995 ot 7:00 p.m. In the High School lecture Hall on the Historic District Residents within the district to be notified by moil and council also Yeos: All. Ab­ sent None Carried. Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. Gty Clerk (4/77) Make U.S Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. For more information, write U.S. Savings Bonds. Washington. DC 20226. For a recorded message of current rate information, call I-800-4US BOND . 1-800-487-2663 I ,nAmert<7^>( 1^ BONDS ’S’; Head Start has potluck euTh* I!*0*P. 1 S,O.r' Ho*,ln0‘ No- ' c»nt»r hod Its onnuol potluck April 18 ot Laoson Wtzx:1."° AM.7da^ w°’84 chi,dr,n °-d ^"ouo7^ h.ld to c.labrole porant involv«n«ll in (hair childr.n'. .duration. Two racial poranti, Frank Dawion ond Ragino Howard, donated thair time and lolenti to T^ir loco1 bond’ “Two To°*" * T., ac.'sys LEGAL NOTICE March’27*^^ Common council met in regular session in the Ci­ ty Hall. Council Chambers, Hostings. Michigan on Monday March 27, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding 1. Present at roll coll woro members: Gray. Hawkins. Jasperse. Ketchum. Moy. White. Brower. Campbell. 2. Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins that the excuse of Councilman Bloom be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 3. Pledge to the flog. 4. Mayor Gray, on behalf of herself. Council, and staff, wished City Attorney. Jim Fisher well In his now appointment as Orcutt Court Judge, replacing Richard Shuster. 5. Moved by Campbell, supported by May that the council minutes of March 13. and special meeting Morch 20. be received ond placed on file. Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 6. Public Hearing hold on Phase II of the Tyden Park Recreation Grant. City Manager, Penrod stated that this is the some grant as we applied for In lhe past with lhe addition of the ADA re­ quirements added. The estimated cost of the pro­ ject is $171.845.00 with a local match al $44.711J5. Director of Public Services. Jeff Mansfield stated that wo should hear on the grant sometime in Oc­ tober of 95. start construction in early 1996. if gror* to awarded and finish by December 1996. This to through lhe Michigan DNR Trust Fund. Mmmd by May. supported by Brower that the roeafoiion authorizing the grant application to the Michigan Deportment of Natural Resources Trust Fund for development and improvement to Tyden Park Phase II. for a total of $178,845 with a 25% ci­ ty match of $44,711.25 be adopted. Yeas: All (8). Absent: Ono. Carried. 7. Barry County Road Commission roprasontotrves. Jack Kinoman and Jock Lentz woro present to discuss ths proposed Barry County Asphoh plant. They are proposing to Put one mill on the ballot this summer or foil which will be for4 yoors. The first years collection would go to the purchase of the plant and the 2. 3 and 4th year would go to the Township. Village or City to be used for their roods, in October the County, as well os the City will loose 7 to 8% of revenues from the state in one of the programs which hos ended. An asphalt plant would allow thorn to save on the purchase of asphalt, ft will run about $14 a ton. Jeff Mansfield, DPS. stated that the city is now paying $3O-$36 a tan. They indicated that they would not bo able to do city projects due to their own workload. Jock Lentz stated that they will bo having open houses later an so the public will be informed on whore the plant will bo located and that it meets the EPI. DNR and local zoning standards. They must work out their funding before they con pursue any fur­ ther. There must be hearings set along with a ipeciol election ond to also decide if it will be a county wide election. Lentz wos asked if the dty could bo excluded in the election ond ho soid ho only hod a verbal opinion at this time and is waiting for a written one. They are toned C-4 which to the heaviest zone. They ore looking ot the 1st Tuesday In August for an election and would raise about $805 000. About $100,000 would be ci­ ty. Councilman Campbell would like to see more figures from the Mvtoger ond DPS as he feels the dty streets are 95% as wo do them every 5 years and couldn't see how the dty would benefit. The ♦ irs t year is a dead horse (or the c > ty as the money goes to build a plant. Jaspe w also wanted to see some figures on how much the dty will loose in street funds. Jock Kineman said they will be mooting with the Michigan Townships Association on 4/18 and wifi know more than. 8. Moved by Campbell, supported by May that the request from Allie Smith, requesting use ol the Tyden Park parking lot for their Farmer* Market for 1995 bo granted. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 9. William Cusack, representing Pennock Ven­ tures. Inc. wos present and asked council to consxier grandfathering the two quod* scheduled lor occupancy this spring for their sewer hook up foe at the old rate of $630 as they hod olretxy purchas­ ed their building permit* (49474 and 9475) in Oc tobor 1994 The rate became effective February 1. 1995 which to $1,500 a unit Their buildings were under canttract ion but they do not purchase their water meter until they are ready to install them. They hove one remaining building wh.ch they will poy the now foe on. Councilman Campbell and Manager Penrod felt they should grandfather in those who hod permits prior to new ordinance Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy thot the City honor building permits in ploce at the old sewer hookup fee. Yoos: 6 Noys 1 (White). Abs­ tained 1 (Jasperse) Absent 1 10. Moved by May. supported by Hawkins that the transfer of a SDD-SDM licensed business from Becky Goil and Lester Wide Thomatan to Lodi. Inc. (Louis R. 8 Diane Cixourl rs) ot 205 N Michigan Avenue. Hastings, bo recommended to the Liquor Control Commission. (Ref 950000677 Lodi Inc.) Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 11. Moved by AAoy. supported by Hawkins that the letter of Morch 22. from the Thornoppie Arts Council, requesting permission to hold their Arts Alive festival Friday evening. July 14. with the Hastings City Band and Community Chorus con­ cert. and Saturday. Jufy 15. with visual artists displaying ond selling their work, bo approved, under the Director of Public Service, with proof ol insurance. Yoos: All. Absent Ono. Carried. 12. City Manager. Howard Penrod stated that the City has received their Imai poymenl from the EDA on the Industrial Incubator Grant in the amount of $43,425. 13. Moved by Moy. supported by Campbell that the request from the Knights ol Columbus to hold their annual Tootsie Roll drive April 7. 8 ond 9 be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 14. Moved by White, supported by Btower that the invoices for DDA be approved as follows Dublin Materials Corp..................................$5.472 00 Sterner lighting System* Inc.................. .22.230.00 Yeos Campbell Brower. White Moy Jasperse Hawkins. Gray. Noys. Ketchum Absent: Bloom. Carried. 15. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the following consent items be received ond plac­ ed on file 8. Letter of 1-13-95 from Americable Interna­ tional. Inc., regarding franchise foes for 1994. C. Letter ol 3-10-95 from Roger Coris regarding testing of Tornodo Siren April 1. at 1:00 p.m. D’ L**tter N. °* ,rom Becky Lilly regarding E. Trial balances for February 1995. F. Notice on hydrant flushing April 4 and 5. G. March 1995 Incubator report J. Letter regarding me Historic District —Letter of 3-10-95 from Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk. —Letter from Jerry and Karen Eckman. —letter of 3-21-95 from Eileen Oehler. —Letter of 3-15-95 from Hastings Property Owner s Rights Committee. —Letter from Kathy Garey. Yeos: AH. Absent One. Carried. 16. Gty Manager. Penrod let the public know that the Fire Deportment will be testing siren* lor Tornados April 1. at 1:00 p.m. 17. Moved by White, supported by Moy thor •lected ond appointed official* bo allowed to at­ tend the Region II meeting In Dowagiac, on Thurs­ day. April 77. with necessary expense*. (Consent Item A). Yea*: AN. Absent- Ono. Carried. 18. Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy that lhe dty go on record protesting the cut in Revenue Sharing and a formal letter signed by the council be taken to the Legislative Conference and given to our Senator. Representative and Governor. (Consent Hom I) Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 19. Consent Item H, letter ol March 23. from Rutland Charter Township notifying the City of a to rezone their property from R-4 (Recreation^) to C-l (Offko-Dtotrict) on Tuesday, Aprt! 11. al 7:X p.m. They want to erect a sign which require* a Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower thot Consent Hom* A. H and I be received and placed on Ho. Yoos: AN. Absent: One. Carried. 30. Moved by Howhins. supported by Brower that the prodamotion for Nottond Auctionoor* Week April 3-8, be received and placed an file. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 21. Moved by Hawkins, supported by White thot Stephanie Fekkos bo appointed os Gty Attorney a* of 4/21Z95 replacing Jim Ftohor. Yeos: All Absent: Ono. Carried. 22. Moved by Campbell, supported by Hawkins thot lhe Manager and dork be authorized to sign the contract with Profossionol Code Inspector* (PCI) which has boon changed to meet State law naming inspectors Thompson and Teator and with the addition of Kurt Shairphorn added. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried 23. Moved by Moy. supported by White that McNamee Porter and Seely bo hired as the engineer* to design the WWTP expansion project ot a cost not »o exceed $164,000. Yoos: AN. Ab­ sent: Ono. Carried. 24. Councilman Compboll asked thot the city look Into the statu* ol the Dog Pound and rhe use of the rood. With the expansion of the WWTP this is a concern. The manager and DPS to look Into H. 25. Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins thot McNamee. Porter and Seely bo hired as engineers to do the infiltration and inflow study and the Qty Manager and DPS bo authorized to negotiate o scope of service with a cost not to exceed a certain amount. Yeas: 6. Noys: Brower, Ketchum. Absent: None. Carried 26. Moved by Moy. supported by Brower that lhe Police report for February 95 bo received and plac­ ed on file. Yoos AN. Absent: Ono. Carried. 77. Moved by May. supported by White thot Ran­ dall Kraker, ol Vamum. Riddering, Schmidt and Howlett, bo approved a* a special council for the Pennock Hospital PUD If necessary of a cost ol $120 per hour. Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 28. City Attorney Fisher explained his momool ♦i - c - - —-i concerning , । ■hi..,,. eSa* -— - xrot , so council ttw nanovoi Village PUD. The city ordinance requires a letter ol credit or performance bond from them to guarantee that the second hoH of Borheld Drive is finished. The first haff will bo completed with the financing thot I* In place and the letter of credit for $250,000 will complete lhe second half. Fred Jacobs and Mr. Hoferon wore present represen­ ting Hanover Village. Gray and Jasperse asked to abstain from voting duo to a conflict of interest as they wore on the Board of Directars at Hosting* Saving* ond Loan. Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy that the resolution approving the letter of credit for Hanover Village for $250,000 for completion of Barhold Drive In the second phase bo approved. Yoos: Hawkins. Ketchum, Moy. White. Brower, Campbell. Abstained: Jasperse. Gray. Absent Bloom. Carried. 29. Moved by Howkins. supported by May thot staff proceed with the extension of the Hoyos Street sonitry sewer for Hanover Village PUD. Yoos: All. Absent One. Carried. 30. Legislative Coordinator. Campbell reported thot he hod received a totter bock from Con­ gressman Vom Ehlers on unfunded mandate*. Campbell reported that on lhe state level they are holding on unfunded mondote* Moved by Campbell, supported by Howkins that the letter from Representative Ehler* be received ond placed on filo. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 31. Moved by White, supported by Moy thot the letter of March 21. from Attorney Byington td pro­ vide legal service* to the dty for Pennock Hospital PUD bo received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. 32. Debbie Dcxcy from the Cinema state that the official ground breaking for Cinema 3 and 4 will bo 1000 o.m Thursday. March X. 1995. (Thi* is the old hotel site which is a DDA project ) 33. Councilman Moy congratulated the DPS on the jobs done on dty streets and thot because of good weather the public is putting out their yard cleanup ond they need to hold off until one wook prior to the annual cleanup which is April 24. to 28. Also the City and dty residents con no longer dispose of leaves or grass to the landfill after 3/30 ond there is a need to look for alternatives. 34. AAoyor Gray staled thot after 16 years she will not seek relection os Mayor. 35 Moved by Compbell, supported by Moy to ad­ journ at 9:25 p m Rood ond approved; Mory Lou Gray. AAoyor Sharon Vickery. Gty Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 27, 1995 — Page 15 Exchange ‘Citizens of the Month’ named Hastings Exchange Club Citizens of the Month for April at Southeastern Elementary are (from left) Kendra Shannon, Jessica Roush and Alicia Bir­ man, with teacher Cindy Wilcox. The April Exchange Club of Hastings' “Citizens of the Month" from Cen­ tral Elementary School are (from left) Mike Hubbard, Jenny Miller and Sarah Burton, with teacher Debbie Storms. Citizen of the Month for April at Pleasantview Elementary Is Vicki Mahmat, with teacher Eleanor Vonk. Hastings Middle School winners of the Student of the Month awards for April are (front, from left) Brandl Colvin and Becky McCarty and (back) Nicole Gilmore, Joe Bekker, Brent Schoemer and Lindsay Hemerting. Northeastern Elementary students who have been named Exchange Club Citizens of the Month for April include (from left) Kell Misak and Samantha Allerding.-with Teacher Alice Gergen. Missing is Andrew Whiting. Lutherans’ geraniums sale to help area teen This year's annual geranium sale, spon­ sored by the Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL). Branch 4885, will benefit accident victim Joshua Duiu. 16-year-oid son of Rki and Sharon Duits Joshua suffered an accident March 15 on his dirt bike Surgery was done to repair his vertebrae, but he is paralyzed ftom the neck down and needs a ventilator at all times for breathing. Because the ventilator is attached through a tracheotomy. Jod.ua cannot make any sounds. But he can form words with his lips He is fed through a feeding tube; he cannot swallow solid food He is mentally alert and fully aware of his condition. Joshua spent three weeks in Blodgett's Neuro-Intensive Carr Unit. He was transfer­ red by plane to Northwestern University Hospital in downtown Chicago April 5. The current expectation is he will be there for three months and return home There is no change in his condition at this time. The current prognosis u that Joshua will continue needing the ventilator and 24-hour care for the foreseeble future Geraniums offered in the sle are " cutting" geraniums and are available in red only at a cost of $2.50 per plant. The last day to order geraniums is M.v 7. Orders may be placed by calling Judy Hughes at 948-8635 or Loretta Schoesscl at 948-8658. Geranium orders will be delivered to Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St.. Hastings, on Saturday. May 20. and may be picked up from 11 a.m. lo 1 p.m. that day. Malching funds will be available from the AAL Home Office located in Appleton, Wise Any donations received for Joshua also will be matched. NOTWEARINGA SARIYBJCANCKT WUANAMIIA1K. It's against the law. So if you don't want a ticket, buckle up. Or, you could became broke in more ways than one. nUCMUIfMNAWTRMADMd' MU IM WHY BI Shawn Hi! is the St. Rosa School honors for April. He is shown with JCPenney is proud to sponsor the JCPenney/St Jude Child Health and Safety Event. 0277) Frw You Need Brighton. All proceeds go to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. CENTURY 21* Home Seder's KU. Right now your local CENTURY21 office would like to help support you through the selling process That's uhy we're offering a special Home Seders Kit The kit includes a To Move video on preparing your home for sale selhng and moving guides, change </address cards and other practical items to help you get moving When you're setting your home Us nice to knew you trgot a shoulder to lean on Contact Josh Dutts yourparticipating CENH R\ 21 iOHMaMWI I I I If f In 155 Body & Frame --------- • C0LUS10N REPAIR * RESTORATION Receive a certificate worth $5 for JCPenney merchandise with each kit. 2 Days only! Friday & Saturday April 28-29 office or call l-8(n-+t<> 2*122 today for more details Protect your chMd wtth this vakiabte ML R includes an Instant picture, finger print ML pages *or updated photos, safety tips, emsrgcncy data, and a ptastic sleeve with This Box. alignment 1 1/4 Miles West of Hastings on M-37-43 Serving Barry County for 23 Years 945-3387 JCPenney Downtown Hastings �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 27, 1995 Andy KeOy found this attractive stream for his photo of 'My Beautiful World." We need water, and the trees give us oxygen. Water and trees are both beautiful. Andy said Both photos will be entered in the national "It's a Snap" photo contest Ty Hallock talks to visiting seniors about education, when the Hastings Rotary brought in the veteran Detroit Lions. Lion speaks to seniors at Rotary Ty Hallock, a former light end al Michi­ gan Stile, and for the past two years wilh the Detroit Lions, spoke wilh graduating Hastings seniors ai a Rotary Luncheon. Monday The Greenville native lold the 40-plus se­ niors dial “education is in lhe forefront of answering future problems. Il will solve most if not all of your problems in lhe fu­ ture." Hallock told the seniors lo find out what they want out of life and then go after it and be proud of whatever job they find fit them. "If you're not sure where you're going, stop and think, before you gel into something too deep to get out of." " Success is only within the beholder of that success,'" Hallock quoted a friend of his. someone who had made an impact on his life. "This man loved tus job and be was good at it. He was a janitor, he didn't know how much that one phase made an impact on my life." The Lion said the real reason to go to col- • • •ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS* * * We need your opinion!! All homeowners are strongly encouraged to participate in a county wide telephone survey conducted by computer regarding home improve­ ment businesses and services. You remain ANONYMOUS. There is NO selling or advertising lege is to learn, not play football or any other sport. "I don't know if Hl be playing for another year or another nine." be told the crowd, "but if I can't play football I have an educa­ tion to I can fall back on. You can aspire to be what you want to be." Hallock also is involved in drug abuse programs in the Greenville area and has spo­ ken around the state oo that subject as well. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 25. 1995 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. of any kind INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT CALL 945-5896 (24 hours) This survey is being conducted ‘n hopes of identifying problems homeowners, hke yourself, face in choosing, locating, and using any home Improvement business or service We are Something Old Something New (S.O.S.N.), a home improvement referral service, a service provided free of charge to homeowners searching for reliable businesses, services, and contractors Space planning & room arrangement coordination and selection of... • WALLCOVERINGS • FLOORING • WINDOW TREATMENTS • PAINT • FUNITURE and ACCESSORIES Helen Hauschild, ASID (616) 948-8800 Pleasantview kids take photos of ‘My Beautiful World’ Staff Writer Pleasantview Elementary second graders recently took part in a photo contest that helped them to learn bow to take good photos, and bow recycling improves their beautiful world. For the "It’s a Snap" program. Kmart and Kodak, who sponsored the second annual photo contest, supplied each child who entered a "Kodak Funtime 35" disposable camera with 12 exposures. Kmart processed the film at no charge to the children The students learned about the camera, and talked about lense*, shutters, automatic film advance and were given pointers on bow to take a super.or photo Hold the camera steady to take sharp pictures, take photos with the sun behind you so the sun shines on the subject, and stand at least a giant step away because if you are too close, the photo will be blurry, they were told. Rx a good photo, they were told to fill the whole picture with their subject and keep objects like fingers away from the lens. If a subject is tall, turn the camera to a vertical GET YOUR COPIES Hastings Banner at any of these area locations In Hastings — In Middleville Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS Crystal Flash Country Pantry Nesbitt’s Market Cappon’s Station Pastoor’s D.J. Electric In Lake Odessa Bradee Drugs Cinder Pharmacy Carl’s Market Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s Superette Felpausch Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Lake-0 Shell Granny’s General Store Day by Day In Nashville — Concord Drugs Mason-Davis Line Little Country Store Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies Cappon’s Quick Mart Hamlin’s Quik Stop South End Mace Pharmacy Carl’s Market United Gas Station (W Stale St.) Terry’s Tick Tock In Dowling — S&S Country Store Dowling Corner Store I trra are bad because they tatter the earth position, and always move around to get the best angle for the photo. And remember to keep lhe horizon line level, they were told. The children also watched a video featuring nationally known celebrity photo journalist Linda Solomin. Since the theme of lhe contest was the environment or "My Beautiful World" lhe students also learned about reusing and recycling. They had lessons on improving "My Beautiful World" at school and at home, and reusing and recycling, including how the camera which they were using would be recycled. How nature recycles was studied in an "adopt a tree" lesson. Armed wilh the information about the ' camera, the theme they were to use and new awareness of their beautiful world, the children took and submitted photos for , judging The criteria used by judges Ro. Beachnau. manager of Hastings Kmayi. Michael Hubert, board of education trustee and Jo Stebbins. Pleasantview principal, was the use of theme, quality, creativity, sod illustration of subject or interesting composition. The two grand winners were Danielle Hodges and Andy Kelly. They have earned the right to have their photo enlarged and compete in the national "It's a Snap" program. Each child who took a photo received a certificate, and will have their photo displayed at Kmart. Stebbins said that the association with Kmart is part of the school's busincss/educalion partnership LEGAL NOTICE to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC . on In­ diana Corporation, a* mortgog**. and r*cord*d on May 21. 1993 in th* OHic* o< th* R*gist*r at D**d» notice S56.333.9S for principal ond 14.222.2S for In- Gun Lake — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Plumb’s Felpuusch Danfotte Hodges took th® winning photo of "My BewBful World * The children could label thee photos. *BeeuMul * or "Needs Improvement." Denefle said "My Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart oporotivo by roaton of ouch dofoull; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thot on Friday. April In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy purpoM of »ati«fylng th* omovnl du* ond unpaid in the Township ol Johnstown. County of Barry, State ol Michigan, and described os follows • South ond of »h* Northw*«t fractional quarter w*«t Soufooott quarter of Soction »i«t**n bounded oo th* W**t »kfo by th* Batti* Crook and Harting Others —• Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre d*«crib*d property lying within the r*cord*d plat (1) year from the dote of sole Doted March 10. I99S BANC ONf FINANCIAL SERVICES INC BIO Cam*rica Building Battle Creek Ml 49017 Telephone (616)962 7585 (4/77) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 27, 1995 — Page 17 TO THE WINNERS OF THE BANNER SECRETARY CONTEST CHRISTINE ANDERSON AMY CHAFFEE BETH GIDLEY Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Fanners Feed Service Hastings Mutual Insurance Also Congratulations to all the other nominees Yvonne Townsend, Nippondenso Mfg. USA Brenda Huver, Barry County Farm Bureau Angie Ellwood, E W. Bliss Co. Rath BesJc, Hastings Area Schools Bonnie Converse, Hastings Area Schools Donna Gutchess, Hastings Area Schools Karen Mallison. National Bank of Hastings Susan McKinstry, National Bank of Hastings Anne Wilcox. State Farm Insurance Wendy Fowler, E.W Bliss Betty |. Pierce, The Hecker Agency (Ins ' Patricia Ann Wren, Wren Funeral Hor* (3) 15,00 Gift Certificates * • Sy1*1* LooRMr»lh, ICPrnnry Connie Bishop, Dig-it. Inc. I Merry J. Hause, National Bank of Hastings Jean Selleck, National Bank of Hastings Pam Sanders, Edward I) Jones Carol Harbin, Barry Co. Comm, on Aging Kris Fox, National Bank of Hastings Amy Hubbell. National Bank of Hastings Marva Shumway, Solid Waste Comm, b Health Dept Gwen Long, JCPjenney Jody Swift, Dig-lt Inc. Jaime Brookmeyer, JCPenney Doreen Buhl. Coleman Agency Maureen Scobey, JCPenney Lob Ozuna. National Bank of Hastings Patsy Lancaster, National Bank of Hastings Marilyn Middleton. Gun Lake Class & Screen Katie Metzger, JCPenney Sharon Mrtheny, National Bank of Hastings Julie Schmidt, JCPenney Tina Maurer, National Bank of Hastings Judy Hadley, Barry County Drain Office Terri Rolfe. Co Go Auto Parts Amy McGhee. Barry County Head Start Connie Haywood, River Bend Travel Sharon Bolton. National Bank of Hastings Barb Clement. National Bank of Hastings Betty Car, Hastings Mfg Barb Adrianton, JCPenney Mel Winfree, National Bank of Hastings Carole Carberry, faint Econ. Develop. Comm. Dawne Gibton. National Bank of Hastings Amy Gordon. JCPenney Karry Sanders, National Bank of Hastings Virginia Henion, Properties Plus Tammy Daniels, Coleman Agency Cheryl King, Fillmore Equipment Melissa Hennenitt, National Bank of Hastings Pam Schroeder, National Bank of Hastings Debbie PettengiU, National Bank of Hastings Marlene Purdy, Caledonia Rent-All Laurie Burkey, Burkey Sales b Service Miriam Winch, Charlton Park Joan Kammerood, Gun Lake Glass b Screen Phyllis Manning,National Bank of Hastings Connie Haywood, Riner Bend Travel Jeanette Martin, JCPenney Tonya Preston, Koopers Used Cars Brooke Wobach, Tri County Fab b Const. Heidi McManaway, National Bank of Hastings Jeanne Swialek. National Bank of Hastings Jody Welker. Norton Security Service Sheri Berry, National Bank of Hastings Jackie Birman, JCPenney Betty Purgiel. Barry Co. Sheriff Dept Chris Bebeau. Barry Co. Road Commission Rose Miller, National Bank of Hastings Mindy Moore. National Bank of Hastings Amy Hubbert, Clearview Travel b Tours Laurcne Rugg, Viatec Judy Knorp, National Bank of Hastings Jeanette Ogden, Flexfab. Inc. Ann Cusack, Pennock Hospital 131 S. Jefferson Hastings J RESTAURANTS /a p (3) s10.00 Gift Certificates *a *a ry 945-4403 (3) s10.00 Gift Certificates HOURS Monday Saturday ll.mioSOOpm (3) s10.00 Gift Certificates X TO, Phone 948-4042 ristian Bookstore Comer of South Jcffcnon and Court Street 109-111 West State St. Hastings 945-5029 & GOOD SPIRO’S Haiti's 1215 W. State St. (M-37) Hastings, Ml (3) Gift Certificates JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS Chari Levandowski, Nation il Bank of Hastings Karen Potter, Durkee Lumber Brenda Rummins, JCPenney Joanne Bailey, JCPenney Oli Brizendine, JCPenney Carolyn George, JCPenney Mary Ranguette, JCPenney Brenda Morgan, Cedar Roof Mary Anzel. Tom s Market Marcia Ingram. JCPenney 945-5321 Hair x Nails 410 W Stale St. Hasungs Arbys' 911 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 948-9210 Hours: 1030 am to 11 pm • 7 Days (3) Gift Certificates Hastings ^CHRYSLER • PLYMOUTH • DODGE • JEEP • EAGLE Berry County’s Only Jeep Eagle Daalar 1455 W STATE STREET - HASTINGS and ( hildrtn Phone 945-9383 or 1 -800-8884164 Downtown Hastings 515 Gift Certificate for Flowers (3) Gift Certificates for 15 Gift Certificate for the Book Store Free Appetizer (3) Hot Oil Manicures (3) Oil Changes I up to *5 00 Value) ICS Travel - OUISBTVXX1 ARE FREE - MS-5I1S « S«M7S2S25 i ifestyles x-i ■ •'HAIRSTYLES THE.............. ............. 'HAIRSTYLES FOR THE WAY FOR YOU UVE" «T N. BROADWAY HAgrmci (3) Traveling Fanny Packs Gilmore Jewelers CAAA 945-5444 (3) Haircuts the people who care 127 S. Michigan, Hastings 945-2474 (3) $5.00 Gift Certificates 945-9572 (3) Pairs of Concept Earrings and Jewelry Earrings �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 27, 1995 Trial set for firefighter accused of motor home arson A June 19 trial was scheduled Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court for a Hickory Corners firefighter accused of burning a motor home in October to defraud the insurance company. A June 6 motion hearing and a June 15 final pre-trial were also set for Paul J. Vandenberg. 35. He is charged with burning insured property, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. He stood mute to the charge in February and c not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. Two other men are charged in the case. Lonnie L. Mann. 26. of Hickory Corners, and Norman L. Mann. 31. of Battle Creek. The men face charges identical to Vandenberg’s. They were arraigned on the charges in circuit court in February. Both stood mute and no- guilty pleas were entered on their behalves. State police troopers who investigated the case said the 1971 Champion motor home, which belonged to Vandenberg, was burned by the Manns al Vandenberg's request. Al lhe time of the fire. Vandenberg was a lieutenant on the Hickory Comers fire department and a reserve police officer with the Prarieville Mice Department. The fire occurred on the morning of Oct. 27 at the corner of Land and Sheffield roads. • A 32-year-old Hastings woman accused of drunk driving and driving with a COURT NEWS: police said. Hickory Corners firefighters and Barry Township police responded to the blaze. Norman Mann is scheduled to stand trial May 22. A May 10 find pre-trial and motion bearing have also been set for him A March 9 pre-trial is scheduled for Lonnie Mann In other recent court business: • A 45-year-old Barry County man accused of indecent exposure and sexual misconduct in 1992 and 1994 pleaded guilty to some of the charges. Terry D. Quick pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree criminal sexual assault, which is punishable by up to five years in prison, as part of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct pending against Quick for allegedly Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 lntiqui\ A ('ofIcettbl< J ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET - Sunday, April 30. Featuring 300 exhibitors, displaying over one million anti­ ques. First shew of 1993. Show rain or shine. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p_m. Located at lhe Fairgrounds, right in Allegan. Mich. $3.00 aJmiuioo. Far Salt lutoniotm 1W2 AMC EAGLE 4WD. Has rebuilt engine that needs to be installed. Excellent shape. $2,700. Abo. 27ft. travel trailer Sleeps 7. full bath, awing. Needs some work. $2,900. Call 623-3182 evenings, or 945-5353 days._____________ ’88 CADILLAC SEVILLE. Light blue. Excellent condition. loaded, V-i, U.475, 945-9511. CHEVY CELEBRITY EUROSPORT 1986. Runs great, V-6, $2,495. 945-3477 John Wanted DAYCARE: 2 full time open mgs for 1st shift. Located near high xhooL CaU 616-948-9125 I WOULD LIKE TO WATCH your children, in my home, 3rd shift hows. CaU 795-2653, leave message. LICENSED DAYCARE OPENING MAY 22ND. Loving home near Central school district & Fish Hatchery Part CaU evenings 948-8978 A ask for Susie. Keereation 13FT. ALCORT HOBIECAT STYLE CATAMARAN SAILBOAT. Decent condition, no trailer, must sell, $200 OBO. Call 948-2250 A leave message. 1984 HONDA ASCOT 500cct low miles, very clean, runs great, $1,500. Cail after 4pm. 948-3632, or leave meny. TRUCK CAMPER White, cab over for a lo.>g box truck. 3 burner gas stove with oven, furnace, sleeps 4. Lots of storage space, closet, pom potty, fold down tabic, gas refrigerator and freezer See al 430 N. Airport Rd. Hasuags. 3rd house from M-37. For more information call 945-2090 or 623-8143 A’< III I nlate I or Hem 5 ACRES ON BLACK TOP ROAD Weston Norman Town­ ship, near Tippy Dam. 2” well, 41 feet deep, good water, trailer, possibly 2 trailers, two sheds. 616-367-4130 AN HISTORIC HOME One bedroom apartment, carpeted, new stove A refrigerator, carport and utilites furnished. Adults, security deposit, oo pets, $450 a month. 948-8610____________ I hank >on CARD OF THANKS 1 wish to thank all my friends, neighbors, A relatives for all the cards, letters, gifts, A flowers. Also, for people that stopped to visit on my birthday. Thanks Again. Meda Soaw A Family limn A (atuh tt GREENLINE LAWNCARE: Commercial/Residential. Low rates, customer satisfaction guaranteed. 948-8518. l/l.M’f11(1111'tuts BEDROOM SET 7 piece oak finish with vanity, end tables and firm mattresses. Cost $900 (3 months ago), sell $300 OBO. 517-372-0713_______________ OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED. Any size or condi bon. 1-800-443-7740 | Hi Ip Wattled GOVT NOW HIRING. 811,800-8122,000 . benefits. No experience ot Call loll free 1-800-378-4901 Ext 1-1351. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCE­ MENT The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held on Thurs­ day. May 4. 1995 al 8:00am in the conference room. The Coun­ ty of Barry will provide neces­ sary resonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes ot printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities al the meeting upon ten days notice to Barry County Community Menial Health Services, by contacting Jan McLean at 948-8041. Real Estale Wanted Professional seeks residence in 4th Ward or rural area. Hastings Schools $8OK ♦ 20* on contran uith 5 yr balloon Send proposals tn Box 160 c*o J-Ad Graphics P.O Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 (iaraxe Salt HASTINGS FIRST ANNUAL CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE. Fri. and SaL May 5th and 6th. For more info. CaU the Hast­ ings Area Chamber of Commer­ ce. 945-2454._______________ INDOOR ARTS A CRAFTS/ GARAGE SALE. April 29, 1995,9un.-5pm. Hastings High School Cafeteria. Sponsored by parents of Hastings High School Seniors. Jewelry, teddy bears, baskets, wreaths, wood placks, feedsack fashions, potpourri, carved wood items, & much more. Plus, MANY INDIVI­ DUAL GARAGE SALES BEING HELD. Plus, bake sale sponsored by mom’s of seniors. MOVING SALE Refrigerator, childens and baby clothes, lots of mac. Noon until ? 519 W. Stale Street, Hastings._____________ HELP WANTED: Bartender with possible full time Apply al Conoiy Seal. Haxtinga. 948-4042._________________ NEW BATCH OF FURNI­ TURE: at Aunt Ellen's Attic. $5 A up. Toys A household trea­ sures galore. The more you buy, the less it cost Delton, M-43. 623-8900 HOSPITAL JOBS*TO S9 5OHr Plus Benefits GENERAL LABOR-810/Hr. Will Train FACTORY-To 815/Hr. Many Train. Benefits. 969-3130 Job Quest Fee 3-PIECE LIVING ROOM SET Couch, love seal A chair. Beautiful two-tone earth colon. 2 months old, will sell every­ thing for $275. 1-517-699-4148 IN NEED OF A 2ND SHIFT BABYSITTER for 2 i 4 year old boys, Hastings or Middlevil­ le area, refrencns- 945-5843 3 PIECE LIVING ROOM SET. Couch, love scat and chair, beautiful two tone earth colors. 2 months old. Will sell everything for $275. 1-517-699-4148. CLEANER WANTED looking for experienced, responsible person for office fleeing in Hasting,. 4 hoes per night, 5 nigha per week Mist have reli­ able transportation and tele­ phone. CaU 616-672-2194 or 1-800400-8947. Ilttsimw \it\m\ ('oniniiiiiiiy RICE LAKE ONTARIO CEDAR COVE RESORT New A renovated housekeeping cottages, good fishing, boat rent ah. 1-905-753-2370 GENERAL HOME REMOD­ ELING. Drywall a specialty. CaU 9k5-5741_______________ GREENLINE LAWNCARE: Commercial/Residential. Low rates, customer satisfaction guaranteed. 948-8518.________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE Trimming A remov­ al, insured. Reasonable. Randsoo Hesxerty, 945-2545. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Turoed down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - CaU 24 hours AA% Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948-8508 or 945 9448 and leave message TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Stump grinding, insured. 721-8733 or 945-4687. John Gaskill I or Sall BEAUTIFUL WALNUT BEDROOM outfit. ’Solid wood' With full size mattress set Excellent and clean condition. Cost $1,250 new, sacrifice for $325. 1-517-699-2251 BEAUTIFUL WALNUT bedroom outfit “solid wood" with fuU size mattress set Excel­ lent and clean condition. Cost $1,250. new, sacrifice $325. 1-517-699-2251._____________ FOR SALE FIVE STANDING WALNUT TREES Veneer grade. 945-2090_____________ TRUCK CAMPER White, cab over for a long box truck, 3 burner gas stove with oven, furnace, sleeps 4. Lots of storage space, closet porta potty, fold down table, gas refrigerator and freezer. See at 430 N. Airport Rd. Hastings 3rd house from M-37. For more information call 945-2090 or 623-8143 HASTINGS FIRST ANNUAL CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE. Fri, and SaL May 5lh and 6th. For more info. Call the Hast­ ings Area Chamber of Commer­ ce. 945-2454, QUEEN BRASS BED with orthopedic mattresses and beaut­ iful headboard. 3 months old. $225 OBO. 517-372-0713 SEALY POSTURPEDIC QUEEN SIZE Mattress set ’pillow top' still in plastic. 1 month old. Cost $750 new, sacri­ fice for $250. 1-517-676-6414 SEALY POSTURPEDIC queen size mattress set “Pillow top" still in plastic, I mouth old cost $750 new. sacrifice for $250 1-517-676-6414 having sexual contact last summer with a girl under 13 years old. That charge is punishable by up to 15 yean in prison The prosecutor also agreed to drop three counts of indecent exposure, a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a $500 fine. Those charges were modified, however, to allege that Quick is a sexually delinquent person. That would have made the cha-ges punishable by confinement for any term between one day and life. Sentencing was set for May 11. • A 27-year-old Lansing man stood mute to charges that raped a woman in Woodland Township last April. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Ronald L Brown. Brown is charged with one count of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up top life io prison, for allegedly causing the woman personal injury by sexually penetrating her. He also faces a charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, pumsliable by up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly using force or coercion to sexually penetrate the woman. An April 27 prc-tnal was set. • A May 15 trial was scheduled for a 35year-old Battle Creek man accused of pos­ sessing cocaine in September and being a habitual offender. A final pre-trial also was scheduled for Steve O. Marshall oo May 11. Marshall is charged with possessing leu than 25 grams of cocaine, a felony that car­ ries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $25,000 fine, or both. He also faces a count of driving with a li­ cense that was suspended for failing to an­ swer a citation. That is a misdemeanor pun­ ishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. Marshall is accused of being a habitual offender, fourth offense, which could raise the maximum sentences on the ocher charges to 15 years in prison. He Mood mute to the counts in December and not guilty pleas were entered oo his be­ half. JUDGE continued from page 1 Fisher said al the Swearing in that he hoped he would be able to carry out some of the governor's vision for government, explaining later that "I think Gov Engler is looking for government to become more efficient, to attempt to reduce costs and give taxpayers a better value for their dollar." He said court restructuring will help reduce costs. He is already beginning to institute a state court administrative order that will allow the district court judge to take guilty pleas in criminal cases, be said. That will reduce the amount of times lhe offender will have to appear in court. Fisher said. Fisher said be will continue to meet with the other county judges to "do whatever we can to make things more efficient." Bruce Gee. a partner in the Hastings law firm where Fisher was most recently employed, said Friday that Fisher was "without a doubt the most qualified for th: job. "He's an example of what Hastings produces, and I think we aeed to be proud of it." Gee said. Gee pointed out that r ot only will Fisher be officiating over caset, but also he will be "teaching young lawyers bow to be better lawyers." Judge Shaw, also a law partner with Fisher before being appointed probate judge, said al lhe swearing in that "this is lhe greatest appointment the governor has made in Michigan. I think Jim has lhe perfect background to be (circuit court) judge.” (Shaw himself was appointed to bis judgeship when the previous judge retired.) Shaw and others at the swearing in cited Fisher s extensive law experience in both civil and criminal cases. Fisher was the Barry County prosecutor before joining what is now Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Fisher in 1979. He's been the attorney for the City of Hastings since 1986. and the attorney for the Village of Middleville since 1980. He's also served on many local boards and organizations. "He's handled every conceivable kind of case." Judge Holman said Friday. Shaw said Fisher has "represented people who had money and people who had nothing and did it all with the same high standards." Fisher said that he will "try very hard to live up to the things people have said about me." He recalled during the swearing in that he'd almost chopped out of law school, but was talked out of it by a friend who wrote him that "it is those with faith and their eye on the future who will lead us out of lhe dark into lhe light." Fisher said Monday that he believes the biggest challenge of the court system will be to deal wilh the fallout of what he terms a "disintegrating society. "The family structure is disintegrating." he said. That is creating a multitude of problems, be said, such as child abuse and neglect, juvenile deliquency. and adult criminal activity. He said lhe “explosion in the number of children being born out of wedlock and into one-person families is a huge buru -n on the entire system" suspended license in March stood mute to the charges Not guilty pleas were entered on Debra S. Felps' behalf She is charged with drunk driving, third offense, which is punishable by one lo five year, ui prison or a 8500 lo 85,000 fine, or both. She must also face a charge she drove with a suspended license, second offense, which is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a 81.000 fine, or both. A May 18 pre-trial was set. • A 23-year-old Kalamazoo man pleaded not guilty lo a charge that he broke into a store In Hastings in December. Terrance E. Evans is charged with breaking and entering, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. A May 18 pre-trial was scheduled. • A June 26 trial was sei for a 20-year-old Bailie Creek man accused of breaking into a home on Evart Road In March. A June 15 final pre-trial were also set for Scott L. Meditz. He is charged wilh breaking and entering, a charge punishable by up to 15 years In prison. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf in December. • A May 8 trill was scheduled for 1 36year-old Hastings man accused of embez­ zling 89,000 in 1991. A May 4 final pre-trial was also set for Randall K Dulyca. He is charged wilh committing larceny by converting more than 8100 lo his own tae. Thai charge Is punishable by up lo five years in prison or a 82JOO fine Dulyea wood mute lo the charge in Febru­ ary, and 1 tax guilty plea was entered on bis behalf • An 18-year-old Hastings man stood mute to charges be stole gym clothes at a Hastings school in November. Not guilty pleas were entered on Eric I. Hokaruon's behalf He Is charged wilh larceny in a building, punishable by up to four years in prison or • 82.000 fine, or both. Hokanson also faces a charge of attempted larceny in a building, which carries • maximum sentence at two yean in prison or a 81.000 fine, or both. An April 27 pre-trial wgs schedules! Mother jailed because of daughter’s truancy by Mary Warner Staff Writer A 47-year-okl Delton woman was jailed for five days this week because her 15-year-old daughter failed to attend school regularly. Susan Hall, of 9046 Wall Lake Road, was placed in the Barry County Jail Monday after a bearing in Barry County District Court. Hall pleaded guilty last June to a misdemeanor charge of truancy and a special arrangement was made whereby she would not be sentenced for 24 months, during which time she would be placed under probation. According to probat ion officer Mike Cotts, Hall was not following the terms of the probation because her daughter was continuing to miss school. On Monday. Hall’s probation was revoked and she was given a sentence of five days in jail. According to Delton Kellogg school officials, the daughter has a long-term history of truancy. Cotts said state law bolds parents responsible for seeing to it that their children attend school regularly up to their 16th birthday. The law, called lhe compulsory school attendance law, has been used in the past to force parents lo ensure their children's school attendance, according to Barry Intc mediate School Superintendent Thomas Mohler. Mohler said lhe Intermediate School District is charged by its board "to support the county s schools in their efforts to enforce the truancy regulations." Mohler said the Intermediate School District has sought prosecution of parents previously for truancy, but since he's been superintendent ibe past three years, be knows of no other case where the parent has gone to jail. However, he said, he knows of other cases in other Michigan counties where lhe parents have been jailed. Mohler said there is a long process the school district goes through before prosecution is sought and that process was undertaken with Hall. It includes such things as meeting with the parents and school officials, informing lhe parents of their legal > responsibilities, home visits with ibe parents, and a truancy bearing attended by school officials, parents, and representatives from the Barry County Youth Services Bureau. When all other measures are exhausted. Mohler said, prosecution of the parents is sought. Cotts said the jailing of the mother was "the tragic last nep" in officials' efforts to get the student to attend school regularly. Court records indicate that Hall is ill with cancer — that she canceled one bearing on the matter because "she says she has cancer and is feeling too ill to come in today." Hall, speaking from jail, did not want to comment on whether or not she was ill, saying it was "a private matter." She did say. "I’ve got a child trying to distance herself from death," and said. "When Tm not here I want to know that she (her daughter) is going to be someone." Hall said her daughter has "had some serious problems.' Hall said she's sought help from lhe schools for her child, but "they don't do anything." Tve been after them for two years to help her with some kind of program," Han said. She said the first time she felt the schools had acted on her pleas for help was to ptace the student in the district’s alternative high school, which has about 70 students in U. "She's happy in lhe other school." Hall said. "The teachers say six’s great to have in class." But. Hall said, her daughter had medical problems that kept her out of school recently. Hall said she'd given the school copies of written doctor's excuses, but she did not have a copy of those excuses to give to the judge when she was being sentenced Monday, she said. Hall said she believes school and court officials should have investigated the mana further. "I think I'm just someone they're trying to make an example of," Hall said. Hall said her daughter is "a very smart child." and claims the school is "not getting through to her." "They're not a help to her at all. There are so many teachers that just don’t care. It's not interesting for kids. They don’t make it something that they understand and can relate to. Why can’t they do something to help the kids want to stay in school?” Hall said she's attended meetings with other parents, and listened to ideas presented to her lo help with the problem. But. she said, "that's as far as it goes. Then they don't do anything." Hall said her daughter has been forced to stay with relatives while she’s in jail, and cannot attend school because of it POLICE BEAT: Seventh Day Adventist Church vandalized A Hastings church was repeatedly vandalized earlier this month, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Several stained glass windows were smashed and other damage was done to the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Terry Lane, depones said. Egg shells were thrown at windows and someone drove a car into the church sign, knocking it over, deputies said. Eaves troughs were torn down and a bush was ripped out of the ground and thrown onto the roof. Damage to the windows was estimated at more than $1,000. Nashville dirt biker breaks collarbone Nashville resident Willie G. Murray, 34, of 6925 Assyria Road, broke his collarbone April 20 while riding his Honda dirt bike in his back yard. Murray told Barry County Sheriffs deputies that he accelerated too quickly, popped a wheelie, and was thrown from thecyde. He was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings and treated for a broken collarbone. Delton car thieves get in accident Thieves found a pickup truck with the keys in it too tempting April 17 and took it from where it was parked at Pete's Grill in Delton and subsequently got into an accident with it. according to Michigan State Police from the Hastings post. The vehicle's owner. Larry Christie. 53. of 2673 Dowling Road. Delton, discovered the car missing around 7 p.m., police said. The car was discovered later that evening on Orchard Road near Eddy Road by Barry Township police. It had been rolled, police said. It was a 1987 Dodge four-wheel drive dart blue pick-up. Police are investigating the incident. I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-05-04.pdf 5ed1e1215807286fb0d5466bc6a7e9f9 PDF Text Text JOA considered for job training Rotary to mark 75th birthday See Page 3 Spring sports in full swing See Page 2 See Pages 12, 13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER I" S CHCECHSI Hastings THURSDAY, MAY 4.1095 VOLUME 141. NO. 12 Group contests News Briefs Road Commission re-appointment Legislative Coffee set The Legwtexive Coffee ha* been set for Monday. May 8. nt the County Seat Rateurart at 8 a m State Senator Joanne Emmons. State ■e^reteatattvc Terry Geiger and Mart Hone, tagmemiag Conpcaamaa Vent Ehlers, win be present Io talk about any ■uoel the public might wish Io discuss. The Legislative Coffees are spottaored by the Haanap Area Chamber of Commem. The Chamber encourages all Barry Court) cituern to attend 1st Friday topic is Chartton Parit Diane Szewevyk Smah, director of Chariton Part. wiH be guest speaker a the neat First Friday forum May 5 at the Thomas Jefferaoa Hall in Hastings fbrt brings toIan. Court). There also sponsored hy the Barry County ttetnocraltc C.enmittee Those planning to attend tray bring their own lunches. Coffee ws tea will be furnished by the Democrats Reception to honor school volunteers A volunteer recognition reception will be held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Monday. May IS. al he west gym of Hastings MjAftr School. More Man WO people sx lunererrd to help the Hastings Area School Synem durmg toe part academic year. Some eaampfcs are class parries, tutors. carter day. athletic bottom. parent teacher orgnmzanom. classroom assistants, field trips, school carnivals, room parents, band boomers, advisory boards, book fairs, comest yadgea and library aides "Votataem are very important to our schools.- said Pleasamview Elementary Principal Jo Stebbira. "Volunteers ax, to lb providing opportunities for Undents aMch otherwise might not be available. Votaateer support is valuable to the schools and we would like to show our apprecuaioi. for all they've done " Stebbins saal volunteers are mi ned Io esqoy cookin and punch before the next Board of Education meeting May 13. Barry County Bar Association president Bob Byington presents John Warren of Hastings with the Lberty Bel Award as part of Law Day Wednesday John Warren earns Liberty Bell Award by Karen Mauck Staff Writer John Warren was recognized with the Barry County Bar Association's Liteny Bell Award as pan of the Law Day celebrations in lhe Barry County Courthouse Wednesday morning. Warren was presented lhe Liberty Bell plaque by Barry County Bar Association President Bob Byington. The award recognizes residents who represent outstanding citizenship and have had a positive effect on lhe community. Warren, a Hastings resident since 1976. has been organizer of the foot race during the Hastings Sununerfest for the past 15 years. He was also chairman of the Summerfest for five years, and developed a system for the evolution of committee chairs. He and his wife Beverly raised two girls in the community. Besides the Summerfest. Warren has taken hi active part in other community positions as well. These include membership tn the Rotary and Exchange clubs, board member and president of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. YMCA Board, futuring committees of the county and the schools, and member of lhe Professional Insurance Agencies Board He is co-owner of lhe Coleman Insurance Agency in Hastings. Warren said he was pleasantly surprised by the recognition. He credited his award with lhe community. "This is the place I have plunked myself down in for the longest time in my life. I want to thank the community for putting up Historic district hearing is May 15 The Hastings City Council will have a pabbe hearing on the proposed Maple Ridge Histone Dtstnct al 7 p.m. Mon­ day. May 15. at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Written comments about the proposed dtorict also wk! be received at the office of the cay ctert al City HaH. KB S. Broadway. For more information. call 945-2468. Farmers Market meeting May 10 The Hastings Farmers Market's an­ nual meeting will be held as 3:30 p.m. at the Barry County Cooperative Euension office in the Courts and Law Building. 220 W. Court St AH vendors are invited to attend. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 25' with me.” he said. "I know this award is special to many people. I want to thank everyone who gave me this special award.” he added. The Liberty Bell Award is given to citizens who have made significant contributions to the community and work outside of the law profession "Every year, the Barry County Bar Association celebrates Law Day by awarding the Liberty Bell Award to a citizen who we believe has contributed in an exlempary manner to our community, and has by their conduct served to advance the administration and cause of justice in the "This is the place I've plunked myself down for the longest time in my life. I want to thank the community for putting up with me. Wimfl community.” said Circuit Court Judge Jim Fisher, who made a short presentation before the award was given Law Day was created by Washington D.C. lawyer and American Bar association President Charles Rhyne in 1 >57. and it became a nationally recogni cd day by presidential proclamation under Dwight Eisenhower in 1958. May 1 was chosen as the date for the celebration in 1961, during the height of the Cold War. as a response to the Soviet Union s celebration of May Day as a show of communist solidarity. Law Day was created to call attention to Americans the principles and practice of American justice. It is an opportunity for Americans to celebrate their loyalty to the United States and use the time to rededicate themselves to the ideals of equality and justice under law. Byington said. The theme of this year's celebration, "e pluribus unim" (out of one. many), shows that while the United States represents a mosaic of cultures, ethnic groups and religions. America remains one nation under law. Fisher said. Bond issue amounts for June 12 official Hastings School officials have set the official ballot language ih^t will ask for funds to remodel and refurbish all of the school buildings in the district, a new elementary building and a one-year request for millage to operate a new K-5 building. The language was approved 7-0 in a special meeting Monday by the Hastings Board of Education. The first proposition for the June 12 ballot asks for bonds in the amount of SI4.9 million for "the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping an addition or xkli'ions to and/or partially remodeling and partially re-equipping, existing school facilities, in part for technology systems, and developing and improving lhe sites." A new elementary building is the subject of another bond request for $6.7 million in bonds to pay for the construction, furnishing and equipping of a new K-5 building. The millage proposal seeks .59 mill for the 1996-97 school year to operate and maintain a new elementary building after it is built. Also on the annual school election ballot will be lhe names of four candidates who have filed for two seats that will be vacant since incumbents Michael Anton and Mark Fcldpausch decided not to run again Running to fill two four-ycar terms are Kimberly Alderson. David Anderson. Donald Myers, and Brenda Tecgardin. all of Hastings. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers' action last week to correct what it called a "mistake" made in 1992, while only one of its current members was in office, is being challenged by a local government watchdog group. "The re-appointment of Ted McKelvey (to the County Road Commission) is a grotesque charack; and the statement made (in last week's County Board meeting) regarding it is totally at odds with the truth." Robert Dwyer, spokesman for The Campaign Committee, said in a press release. Dwyer contend-McKelvey s appointment is a violation of state law and says the Cam­ paign Committee, comprised of a small group of county citizens, "would pursue ev­ ery avenue available to force the Barry County Board of Commissioners to operate within the law." "For the public's information." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said, "we did consult with an attorney for his opinion on how we should net and we actrf tn accor­ dance with what was recommended to us." Commissioners voted last week to appoint former County Board Chairman Ted McKelvey to the County Road Commission, retroactive to Jan. 1. 1993. and to appoint him to lhe balance of the current term which continues through 1998. Commissioner Emmet Herrington was absent when the vote was taken McKelvey already has served on the Road Commission since his term on that agency began Jan i. 1993. the day after he left office as a county commissioner. However, the cunent County Board "re-appointed" McKelvey because it believes a mistake was made by a previous board. Because the word "appoint" was omitted in the County Board minutes, lhe current board believes McK­ elvey was not officially appointed to the po­ sition in 1992. Bailey said last week. "The terminology used on Dec. 29. 1992, said the (former) board was closing nomina­ tions and wanted to nominate Ted McK­ elvey. That's where the controversy's com­ ing.” Bailey said last week. "The truth and facts are totally different from what Chairman Bailey has told us." Dwyer said this week. "The truth is that Ted McKelvey, then chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, was nominated for a sixyear term on the Barry County Road Com­ mission on Dec. 8. 1992 by Commissioner Robert Wenger There were no other nomi­ nees." The press release from the citizens group went on to quote the official minutes of the County Board's Dec. 29. 1992. meeting: "McKelvey again opened the nominations to the Barry County Road Commission. Theodore McKelvey was nominated at the previous meeting. Moved by Wenger, sup­ port by (Ethel) Boze to close nominations to the Barry County Road Commission and io cast a unanimous ballot to Theodore McK­ elvey, term to begin Jan. 1. 1993. to Dec. 31. 1998. Motion carried unanimously.” Dwyer has contended that though the min­ utes actually do not say lhe werd “ap­ pointed." McKelvey clearly was not nomi­ nated, but in effect, appointed to lhe Road Commission post because nominations were ctoted. McKelvey was the only nominee and a unanimous ballot was cast for him. Bailey said he stands by lhe statement he made last week. "The word appoint was never used (in 1992)," Bailey said. “We feel this (re-appointment) was the way we should go...We can assure Mr. Dwyer, we don't intend to do that (violate lhe law). There was a mistake made and we corrected it the best wr could.” "As 3 board, we didn't do any action inap­ propriately." Bailey said. "We took appropri­ ate action to rectify an old situation...We did what we thought was best for Barry County as a whole." He said he doesn't envision the board tak­ ing any further action on the matter. "We did what wr felt was best." Bailey said. Dwyer said. 'The reason for the charade is simple. Mr. McKelvey's appointment to the Road Commission was a violation of stale law. and the violation is continuing." Dwyer said he believes "the law insists that while a commissioner is a member of the board of commissioners he is not eligi­ ble for election or appointment to any other office or position lhe election or appoint- See GROUP, continued page 6 Karen Mauck joins Banner as reporter The new employee at the Banner and Reminder has spent a lol of time in police sial ions. Thai’s not because she has been charged with toy heinous crimes, other than being curious, but because she is the new police bell reporter for lhe Banner Karen Mauck comes from lhe Ionia Sentinel-Standard, where five prisons make lhe police beal quite eventful >1 limes. She replaces Nick Hoffman, who left Ihis week io spend some time in Ireland Mauck (rhymes with hawk, but she says she is used to all sons of pronunciations and will answer lo anything) will cover stories in lhe lhai deal with law enforcement, from accidents lo arrests. She covered these and other areas fa Ute Ionia paper as well. Mauck. who started work here on Monday, is a 1992 graduate of Michigan Slate University, with a bachela's degree in journalism. While at MSU. she spent some lime as a reporter and copy editor for the Campes newspaper, the Stale News Reporting has been a life ambition of hers Mauck was edita of her high school paper, and before that on the staff of the junior high newspaper She is from the Detroit suburb of Sterling Heights, so lhe small town living is a bit of a culture shock fa her. •Smaller towns seem so much more close knit and friendly than what I'm used to. I think I will enjoy living in this community." she said. She will move inlo the city of Hastings Karen Mauck soon. She spends her free time with her animals, a cal and a binl. and enjoys reading and coin collecting. She likes traveling and has been along the east coast and Midwest, but her favaite excursion was the summer she spent louring France, she said. Mauck will be sitting by her police scanner and covering the police beats, but anyone with other story ideas is welcome to call her at the Banner and Reminder �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 4, 1995 News Briefs FC A breakfast event canceled The Fellowship of Christian Athletes breakfast scheduled for Saturday. May 6. because the guest speakers are unable to attend. Former Detroit Lions running back Derrick Moore was slated to speak, but he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers and must attend a mini-camp there. Former Michigan State University Hanker Mill Coleman also was to speak, but he must attend a camp with the Detroit Lions. Ticket liolders may receive refunds from the Lakewood athletic office For more information, call Bob Veitch al 374-8868 Plan Commission will meet May 11 The Hastings Planning Commission will have a special meeting al 3 p.m Thursday. May 11. at City Hail to discuss the entena for making a decision ,xi Pennock Hospital's request for a planned unit development (PUD) to ac­ commodate plans for expansion, a park­ ing lot and a day care center City Manager Howard Penrod stress­ ed that no actual decision will be made next Thursday on whether to recommend the PUD proposal to the City Council. That decision is expected at the commis­ sion's June 5 meeting. Ehlers to visit Hastings June 10 Third District Congressnun Vem Ehlers will have another in a scries of town meetings Saturday. June 10. from 10 to 11:30 a m. al the Courts and Law Building. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ehlers will make some opening remarks and the rest of the hour and a half meeting will be for questions and answers. For more information, call Beth Band­ ura at 451 -8383 Spring fashion show is May 11 The annual spring fashion show, spon­ sored by die General Federation of Women's Clubs-Gun Lake Area, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. May 11, at the Gun Lake Community Church. The theme for this year's show is "Timeless Beauty : A Showcase of 100 Years of Fashion " Proceeds from lhe show will benefit the club's four scholarship winners, one each from Thornaplie Kellogg. Delton. Wayland and Manin high schools. Tickets, which cost $10 each, are available at Weick's Food town. Dynamic Real Estate and the Sea Shan­ ty, or by calling 792-6584. Lions White Cane Week is May 4-6 M rmbers of the Hastings Lions Club will be on the streets Thursday. Friday and Saturday, May 4-6. soliciting dona­ tions to support of White Cane Week Club President Judy VanAman said Lions will be stationed at K mart anu Feipausch. asking for donations to sup­ port their projects. which include such programs as Leader Dogs for the Blind, Welcome Home for the Blind, lhe Michigan Eye Bank and Transplantation Center in Ann Arbor and Vision Enrich­ ment Services For more information about Lions Club programs or to make a donation, call 948 2926 or 945-3866 Immunization clinic slated The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have an immunization clinic from 2 to 3 30 p m Wednesdey. May 10. al the Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S Grove St., in Delton No appointment is necessary, but parents are asked lo bring their children’s immunization records with them. Most immunizations are free of charge For more information, call the District Health Department at 945-9516. Fourth annual ‘Plow Day’ set The fourth annual "Plow Day" will be held Saturday. beginning at 9 a.m. . at the comer of Briggs and Bowens Mills roads The events will feature multiple hit­ ches with three to five horses and even mx horses btxAcd to discs to finish the field in the ways ‘Xir ancestors did The activity will conclude when lhe field is finished Owen Sabin, who first organized the day in 1992. everyone with a team to join the plow Spectatators also arc welcome A potluck dinner is planned for mid­ day Dinner Friday to aid Red Cross The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a fund­ raising smorgasbord dinner from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Welcome Cor­ ners Church The main entrees will be baked chicken and lasagna, with many side dishes, including salads, potatoes, vegetables and desserts. Local Red Cross Director Karen Despres said members of the board of directors have been asked to help with some of the work, but the ladies with all the cooking talents will be in the kit­ chen working their own special form of magic. "The ladies who prepare all the wonderful Friday night smorgasbord dinners every month have been generous enough to offer to do the cooking for the Red Cross to help in funding their opera­ tions." Despres added Welcome Comers is located at 3185 North Broadway Motorcycle safety show is Saturday A motorcycle safety show will be held from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturday at lhe Feipausch Food Center. Members of the Hastings Chapter L2 of the Gold Wing Rood Riders, also known as the "Yankee Springs Wings." will display their motorcycles lo lhe public. The show is free and Chapter L2 members will offer raffle tickets to win a 1995 Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. Proceeds will go to the "Make a Wish" Foundation and to support the Gold Wing Road Riders Association in Michigan. For more information, call show coor­ dinator Dave Christian at 948-8548. Road Commission summer hours set The summer work hours of the Barry County Road Commission will be from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday each week, starting May 4. The Road Commission will be closed on Fridays during the summer. Road emergencies are to be called in to 911. just as they usually are on nights, weekends and holidays. All ocher non­ emergency business will be conducted Mondays through Thursdays from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jaycees to have children’s events The Hastings Jaycees will have a cou­ ple of activities for children from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. May 6. at Tyden Park There will be a "Child Pride" parade, in which kids can can decorate their tricycles, bicycles, wagons and scooters and enter them Jaycee spokespersons said children are encouraged to use their creativity in decorating lhe entries. Prizes will be awarded in three age categories. I to 4 years. 5 to 8 and 9 to 12. The lineup will beat 10 a.m. in the old pavilion at Tyden Park. Also planned are "Time for Kids" events, which will include Lammo the Clown showing balloon animal shapes and hole in one golf. For more information, call Marcia Martin at 948-9294 or Susanne Parker at 945-9454 Carver to visit Bernard Society The Bernard Historical Society will meet al 7 p.m. Monday at the Delton Kellogg Middle School library. The program will feature Willy McDonald of Wall Lake, who who is known nationally as a carving educator and waterfowl expert McDonald, who has won many carving awards, also pro­ duces videos on waterfowl and songbirds He owns and operates The Duck Blind, a Richland retail store that sells carving and art supplies Coffee and cookies will be furnished after the program Blood drive is today in Nashville The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from I to 7 p.m Thursday, May 4. at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville. The goal for the drive is 60 pints Karen Despres, director of lhe local chapter, said. "We have been working very hard to get the waiting and process time cut down and are seeing some really good signs of improvment Most of the time it is not going to take you more than about an hour and 15 to 20 minutes "For those of you who give on a regular basis, you do recognize the improvement '' Despres said the need for participation in the blood program continues to be great * Anyone who is at least 17 years of age. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute The local chapter of the American Red Cross is a United Way agency and is not funded in any way by the federal government Emergency workers from Thomapple Township carry Alien Steele, 21. of Hastings, away from his vehicle Saturday. Steele lost control of his car on Chief Noonday Road near Yankee Springs Road and struck a tree. Hastings man hospitalized after crash by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A Hastings man remains hospitalized in stable condition after a traffic accident over the weekend in Yankee Spongs Township. Allen Steele. 21, of 705 Cogswell Road in Hastings, was eastbound or. Chief Noonday Road a half mile wc?t of Yankee Springs Road last Saturday when he lost control of bis car. Officials from the Michigan State Police, Wayland Post, said for a yet undetermined reason Steele crossed the center line and drove off lhe north shoulder of the road, hitting a tree. Thomapple Township Emergency Services were the first responders. Butterworth Hospital's Aeromed helicopter was called to the scene, but mechanical problems made H impossible to transport Steele. He was taktfn' by ambulance to Butterworth in Graftd Rapids with multiple injuries, including punctured lung. The accident remains under investigatktr* by state police troopers and an accident reconstructlonist. ’’•* Hastings Rotary will celebrate its 75th year The Hastings Rotary Club will celebrate its 75th anniversary at a special dinner Saturday, May 13, at the Hastings Country Club. Longtime Rotarians will be honored at the event. The evening begins at 6 p.m. and will include entertainment. All former Rotary officers and members are invited lo attend. Call for reservations by May 6 at 945-3443. The Hastings Rotary received its charter on May 7, 1920.42tficers installed included Aben E. Jonnsdh. president; Robert Wttilon, vice president: Bred Hall, secretary: and Maurice Lambic, treasurer. There were 25 members initially. The club's first meeting was held in the Hastings Masonic dining room on May 10, 1920. The local Rotary's first project was working with the city government to construct winter ice skating rinks on several vacant lots in the city. Another of the club's earliest projects was working with Michigan Central Railroad officials to facilitate lhe replacement of the aging wooden passenger train station in Hastings with a new brick building. The Rotary raised several thousand dollars to purchase land for the project. The club began providing financial assistance and transportation to and from treatment centers for disabled children in April 1922. Then lhe club helped to provide a clinic for disabled children in 1 tastings. In 1927 lhe Rotary staged a minstrel show to earn money to retire the $ 1,700 debt owed for a new laundry at Pennock Hospital. Rotary was able to pay o f the debt, provide a new nxeroscope for lhe hospital laboratory and turn over more than $500 to the Hospital Charity Fund. During the past 50 years. Rotary has given more than $20,000 to Pennock Hospital for specific pieces of equipment and for the general fund. Among some of the Rotary's current projects are the annual Honors Convocation for* outstanding Hastings High School seniors, the annual luncheon for high school senior boys, and an annual leadership conference for youth. N0TWEARINGA SAFHYBEUCANCOST fflUANAMAAlK. It’s against the law. So if you don’t want a ticket, buckle up. Or. you could become broke in more ways than cue. KU (MU HAIN A LOT RM A DIMY. motif nutsAim hi ‘Spring Fling* is thia weekend, and Hastings merchants have been busy cleaning iad sprucing up the town. Doing their part are (left to right) Dixie Stadel Manshum, Jim Lumbert and Susannu Parker. Parkefs’ son. Seth, also manned a broom. Cleanup in progress ? for “Spring Fling” F by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Hastings will be spiffed up, cleaned up and ready for visitors after a week of sprucing up by city merchants. An idea of the Community Promotions Committee of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, the general clean-up was planned to fit in with "Spring Clean Up" and "Mayor's Exchange Day." "This is a great way to spruce up our city before we show it off lo mayors, shoppers and vacationers." organizers said. Activities abound for Friday. May 5 and Saturday, May 6. On Friday, a community wide garage sale will be featured all day. St. Rose Church and New Life Assembly Church will be sponsoring rummage and bake sales from 9 a.m lo 4 p.m Emmanual Episcopal Church will have a flea market both Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m to 4 p.m A special showing of "Young Artists" creations will be held at the Fish Hatchery Park in the Thomapple Arts Council building on Friday. Saturday and also Sunday Friday viewing hours will be 3:30 to 7 p.m Saturday and Sunday visitors arc welcome from 1 to 5 p m. to sec the children s work. Saturday events will be held al Tyden Park, the Chamber office. Kmart. Barry County Expo Center, the Feipausch parking lot and Small Craft Warning. Tlic day starts with the unveiling of a new "Welcome to Hastings" sign al 9 a.m At the Farmer s Market parking lol al the entrance of Tyden Park, garage sales*; centralized recycling centers and pop can recycling will be held. Also at the park,, displays and items for sale will be • sponsored by the Barry County Historical Society and Historic Chariton Park Village.-f and Museum All of the activities will be*, from 9 a.m to 4 p.m . * Inside the park, all of the events start at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Flag disposal, demonstrations will be given at various . times, and a Jaycees "Child Pride" parade will be held along with two of hours of. games and activities for children. . -; "Eco-Kid," from the Barry County. Substance Abuse Council will be on hand, flower planting, "Earth Awareness" demonstrations, and more games for children will be hosted by the Thomapple Garden Club. Dulcimer playing will be * heard at the park from 10 azn. until noon. '* * Al the Chamber office on Saturday, the noon hour will be packed with an auction1 ’ with food concessions, a 50/50 drawing, r' bunting sale with dulcimer music in the'■ background. Look for a bake sale in the Kmart parting lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and’' demonstrations at the Barry County Expp-' Center on composting every 15 minutes by a Master Gardener from 11 lo 1 p.m 7 ' The Feipausch parking lot is the location of the Yankee Springs Motorcycle Club>‘* cycle safety and procedures demonstrations-,”' with bikes and equipment on lhe site. Drop”' by anytime between 10 a.m and 6 p.m J**3 If you're in the downtown area around Small Craft Warning between 1 and 3 p.mr,’you will have dulcimer music to accompany" your activities. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 4, 1995 — Page 3 /Go the distance/ Hastings honor students told by Mary Warner To really succeed, a person must have courage and perserverance. a Hastings minis­ ter told student honorees Monday at the an­ nual Rotary Honors Convocation at First Presbyterian Church. Jeff Amen of Word of Faith Ministries, guest speaker at the annual honors ’uncheon. stressed to the 10 Hastings students honored at the convocation that success is not based so much on material acquisitions as it is on acquiring the ability to stand up for what is right and the ability to “go the distance." Courage. Arnett said, is the "willingness to do what is right, even when it hurts. To be a person of courage means not only hav­ ing to do things that are not easy, but also things that are not popular." Arnett said people cannot "do great things" when they "choose to compromise in little areas of their lives." Arnett said courage must be coupled with a "refusal to give up." "You can make an incredible difference if you refuse to give up." he told the students. "Many people give up before their dreams come to fruition because things are difficult. What I’ve learned over the years to admire is the people who keep picking up the pieces (when faced with adversity) and keep going the distance." Ten Hastings High School seniors were honored for their scholastic and extra-curricu­ lar achievements. Students were presented with dictionaries and thesauruses. Those attending included Molly Arnold, daughter of David and Jane Arnold; Emily Cassell, daughter of Eldon and Pat Cassell; Derek Chandler, son of Ken and Brenda Chandler. Marie DeWitt, daughter of Paul and Linda DeWitt; Danielle Dipert, daughter of Dan and Diane Dipert; Kevin Hubert, son of. Mike and Robin Hubert; Amanda Jennihgs. daughter of Archie and Mattie Jenntogs; Melissa Schreiner, daughter of Larry C Janice Schreiner. Mike Toburen, son of and Bart) Toburen; and Jennifer Warren, daughter of Chris and Pat Warren. JHaric DeWitt has been an active athlete during high school, taking part in bsketball. vollevball, track and soccer, and was named "Academic All State" as a junior aud a senior. A member of the Quiz Bowl every year, the also joined the Key Club. Travel Club, kueract. Varsity Club, and the Photography Club. Selected by the National Honor Soci­ ety as a sophomore, she also earned the HOBY. An Exchange Club "Youth of the Month." DeWitt has won academic letters aod pins and was a member of the Home­ coming Court She belongs to her church youth group, and the Hastings Cable Access Committee, and has done office work for her father. A participant in the summer soccer league, she attended a national youth leadership forum on medicine, and Christian Leadership Insti­ tute. She plans to attend the University of Michigan with a major in pre-med. Her ob­ jective is to be a physician in family prac­ tice. Denkik Dipert was selected to the Na­ tional Honor Society as a sophomore, and has been on the honor roll for all four years. Active in Quiz Bowl. Varsity Club, and Student Council. Dipert also played basket­ ball and volleyball for each of her high school years. She Joined the Travel Club. Spanish Club. Varsity Club and Key Club and earned an academic k.-fter, pin and plaque. During her free time. Dipert coached for the YMCA, helped staff the YMCA family fun nights, volunteered for the Corporate Olympics and worked as a receptionist at Pro-Line. She also was Homecoming Queen. She plans to attend the University of Michigan, but has not yet determined her ca­ reer course. Amanda Jennings has been involved in lhe Business Professionals of America, lhe Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Spanish Club. Key Club. Travel Club. Positive Peers, and Youth Leadership Forum. On the varsity softball team for four years. Jennings also played basketball. She took part in the business Olympics, as well as the Science Olympiad and the Wizards of Wall Street. A member of the National Honor Society, she is listed in "Who's Who Among American High School Students." She is a member of Peace United Methodist Church, and has been a YMCA volunteer and staff member. Jennings will study at Wayne State Uni­ versity with a biology/pre-med emphasis. Her goal eventually is to attend medical school and become a physician. Melissa Schreiner belonged to lhe Travel Club. Positive Peers, the Spanish Chib. Key Club. Varsity Club. Student Council, and was on lhe Homecoming Court. She played basketball all four years, along with volleyball and softball. She served as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes vice president and president, and was a member of the National Honor Society. She has an aca­ demic pin and letter, and has been on the honor roll for all four years of her high school career. In her free time, she is active in the Grace Lutheran Church youth poup. Schreiner will attend Central Michigan University and study child psychology or childhood education. Her goal is to become a child psychologist or special education Molly Arnold played for four years on the basket hall team, and competed in track and golf. She served as Student Council sec­ retly and Key Club president and was a member of the Ski Club. Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Varsity Club. Parents of honorees pictured Include (back, from left) Eldon and Pat Cassell. Chris and Pat Warren, Mike and Robin Hubert, Archie and Mattie Jennings, and Paul and Linda DeWitt. Honored students (from left, front) include Emily Cassell. Jennifer Warren. Kevin Hubert, Amanda Jennings and Marie DeWitt. She was a member of the Homecoming Court and was involved in the Student Fo­ rum. Outside of school, Arnold was a member of the Presbyterian Youth Group, a YMCA volunteer, a YMCA summer playground counselor, and traveled to Mexico and the Upper Peninsula for mission work. She also works at Barry County Lumber. She plans to attend Hope College and study elementary education. Emily Cassell was a member of the Key Club. Humanities Club. Spanish Club. Varsity Club. Fellowship of Christian Ath­ letes, Interact, and Student Council. She was a member of lhe National Honor Society. She played tennis four years, s< "ving as co­ caplain of the tennis team i j her senior year and winning All-County honors for first doubles in tennis. She has an academic letter and won the Twin Valley Scholar Athlete Award. Outside of school, she is a member of the First Presbyterian Church Youth Group and traveled on missions to Mexico and the Up­ per Peninsula. She also was a YMCA vol­ unteer. She plans to attend Hope Colege and ma­ jor in elemenLzy education. Derek Chandler was a member of the National Honor Society, varsity track team, varsity soccer team, and Varsity Club. He achieved a 110-meter high hurdles school record as a sophomore. In 1 Ith grade be was soccer team captain, the team's most Parents ot honorees pictured Include (back, tram left) Dan and Diane Dipert Ken and Brenda Chandler, Jim and Barb Toburen. David and Jane Arnold, and Janice and Larry Schreiner. Honored students (front, from left) Include Danielle Dipert Derek Chandler. Mike Toburen, Moly Arnold, and Melissa Schreiner worked at YMCA's Camp Algonquin. He plans to attend Central Michigan Uni­ versity for two years and then transfer to Michigan Tech to study electrical engineer­ ing. Speaker Jeff Arnett valuable player, and a member of the all-re­ gional soccer team. He was varsity track captain as a senior and took a 55-meter indoor school record. Also as a senior, he was soccer captain, the team s most valuable player, and a member of the all-regional soccer team. He is a member of the First Baptist Church Youth Group, has «c^d as referee at soccer games for children aAd adults and Kevin Hubert was a member of the Business Professionals of America. Interact. National Honor Society, and Key Club. He was Exchange Club Student of the Month. Business Student of the Year, was on the Honor Roll for four years, received an aca­ demic letter two years, had perfect attendance as a junior, and was a member of tb* g Jf team fix two years. Outside of school, he was a member of the Boy Scouts, lhe St. Rose Youth Group. Rotary Life Leadership Conference, and worked at the Feipausch Food Center. He plans to attend Michigan Tech for computer science engineering. Mike Toburen was varsity soccer cap­ tain. varsity basketball captain, a member of the All-Area soccer team, honorable mention on the All-Region soccer team and All­ Battle Creek team soccer, a member of the All-Area basketball team, the Key Club. Varsity Club. Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Junior Honor Guard. Student Forum Committee, Student Council, 11th grade class vice president. 12th grade class secretary/trcasurcr, a member of the Homcoming Court, the National Honor Society, and was Exchange Club Student of the Month. He took part in the Rotary Youth Camp. is a member of his church's youth group, has done volunteer work through his church, and was a fifth grade camp counselor He plans to attend Hope College. Jennifer Warren was a JV cheerleader, member of the varsity track team, captain of the varsity c'oss country team, was a mem­ ber of Interact, the National Honor Society, the International Club, was Varsity Club president, was treasurer of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, was Exchange Club Stu­ dent of the Month, won an academic letter and is in "Who's Who in American High Schools." She did missionary work in Mexico and the Upper Peninsula, was co-president of her church youth group, was a judge and timer for the Corporate Oympics for three years, biked in Magic Ride to raise money for abused children, served as a YMCA play­ ground counselor, was a summer track coach, a YMCA Family Fun Night arts and crafts director, and participated in lhe Rotary Leadership Camp and the Career Shadowing program. She plans on attending Hope College, ma­ joring in French and secondary education. She hopes to become a French teacher and coach track and cross country. Job training program JOA under study by counties by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Controlling millions ol ledenl dollars and the local job training programs that use those funds was the issue at a public bearing in Hastings Monday. Since Calhoun County Commissioners voted to pull out of a three-county agreement with lhe Mid-Counties Employment and Training Consortium, that meant that Barry. Branch and Calhoun counties had to come up with another agreement on who would manage Joint Training Partnership Act funds. A new proposed joint operating agreement (JOA) was discussed by Ban/ and Calhoun county commissioners and providers of job training programs Another public hearing will be held in Calhoun County, and county boards in all three counties will have to vote on the proposal by July 1 to beat a state imposed deadline. Barry. Branch and Calhoun counties are the Service Delivery Area (SDA) that has lhe authority to run the JTPA. The job training program provides employment training programs for youth and unskilled adults for entry into the labor force. Also, the JTPA provides job training skills for low-income people, and those with special needs. A federally funded program administered through the slate, the JTPA was for more than 20 years administered by Mid-Counties in Battle Creek. Calhoun officials said the break was made because the counties probably will have to pay some disallowed costs incurred by Mid­ Counties and because the agency grew too large and unwieldy. In a showdown with Mid-Counties and its executive director. Delores Diggs, the Chief Executive Officer Board, one of the overseeing bodies, voted earlier this year to give the administration of lhe job training programs to the Calhoun Intermediate School District, on at least an interim basis. The Private Industry Council. (PIO also an overseeing body but with less power than the CEOB. voted overwhelmingly in favor of the change in administrators of the program at that time. Since the program is based on population and Calhoun has 60 percent of the population, it also has 60 percent of the liability for the program. Barry and Branch each have 20 percent of the population, benefits and liability. One of the things required by the state is uninterrupted service of the jobs program, with the summer programs due to begin on July 1. A new JOA must be in place by that time, or lhe state will step in and manage the program. The new proposed agreement between the three counties would sec the decrease in power held by the CEOB and a rise in the power of the PIC. If lhe arrangement is approved by all three county commissions, the CEOB will have veto power and will approve PIC nominees for its board. They also will approve lhe training plan submitted by the PIC. The 33-member PIC board is made up of representatives from lhe private sector, community based and organized labor organizations, vocational rehab, pub ic assistance, economic development and the public sector. The PIC will develop procedures for a job training plan in the Service Delivery Area, monitor the need for employment and training services, nominate the grant recipients, and exercise more oversight, including a yearly review. Any agreement might be complicated by new emphasis from the State on a "No Wrong Door" initiative that will change the structure of all job training programs provided by the state and federal government. The "No Wrong Door" policy seeks to provide all job seekers with information on job training, no matter what avenue or state program the job-seeker contacts in the search. That would result in making it easier for all job seekers to find training to become a skilled, responsible workforce for Michigan businesses. Dan Downing, an attorney ai^i a Calhoun Commissioner, said he expected lhe PIC to evolve into a Workforce Development Board (WDB) with responsibility for the programs needed to develop the "No Wrong Door" system. Several state and federal programs will be added to the PIC board, including "Work First," economic development training grants, all other federally funded state administered workforce development programs. "School to Work." "Workforce Needs of Employers," "Michigan Works.’" Inter-area activities, advisory groups such as "Wagner Peyser-cmployment council" and the "JTPA 8% Local Planning Council." "No Wrong Door," programs other than federally funded state administered workforce development programs, and other available sources of private or public funding. What is now being called Private Industry Council/Workforce Development Board (PIC/WDB) eventually would be just a Workforce Development Board, in Downing's opinion. The question of liability of the counties would be dealt with by making sure lhe administrative entity, such as Calhoun Intermediate School District, has the ability to repay any disallowed cost, either by having taxing authority, insurance, assets enough to cover all such costs or by putting up a deposit of funds to cover all disallowed costs. In next week's Banner, there will be an interview with Barry County Commissioners who helped write the proposed agreement. They will discuss the impact of the proposed agreement on Barry County. Three initiatives to help Barry employers, workers by Jean Gallup StaffWriter Three major initiatives that will benefit Barry County employers and employees are in the works, says Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Tom Mohler One economic development training program grant will help the E.W. Bliss company in Hastings with training for 75 existing and 35 new employees. The training covers the entire spectrum. Mohler said, from entry-level machinists and assemblers to clerical, engineering and management. The effort is a cooperative venture between the BISD. Hastings Area School Systems. Kellogg Community College and the Joint Economic Development Commission. Mohler added. The one-year S 145.212 grant begins in May and runs through next May. The training will cover basic work force readiness, blueprint reading, close tolerance measuring, computerized numerical control systems and statistical process control. "Training will be provided at Bliss and the Hastings Schools." Mohler explained, "as well as at the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center (RMTC) in Battle Creek." "We've had an ongoing program with Hastings Manufacturing for 50 trainees, and we re at number 48 now We re winding down with that program ending in June. That was also a cooperative effort." he said. Another project Mohler is involved with is the planning to pursue a building project for the Barry County Resource Center, which they hope will be located within the same parcel of land as the Kellogg Community College learning center. That campus is in lhe detailed planning stage with the land optioned and the sale depending on securing proper zoning in Rutland Township. When KCC was studying the need for a campus in Barry County, it revealed a multi­ faceted need for a vocational/tcchnical training program as well as lhe planned academic center. "We'll have to provide the leadership to the Futuring Committee, so I called a meeting of the county supervisors of schools. KCC. the Michigan Jobs Commission, and State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center (STIRO," Mohler said.. "They appointed a task force. Five of us will decide on a proposal of a pilot project for a joint educational Barry County manufacturing effort." "I observed the Marshall High School in Marshall working with the Eaton Corporation Eaton guarantees jobs to the students if they have the necessary skills and are willing to continue their education at KCC," Mohler explained. "Ill meet with the vocational/educational partnership, and show them what is going on at Marshall. Our task force is proposing a meeting at STIRC in early May to discuss similar projects in Barry County." Another program to help provide employment to Barry County residents is a "School to Work" program, administered by the Barry, Calhoun and Branch intermediates. Part of a federal grant allocated to just eight states. Michigan won $8 million in grants. The Hastings and Delton schools are involved in the program where students are matched with employers "School provide the students, matching activities with business and industry." Mohler said. "Some get summer jobs, some don't." The object is to have middle and high school students have hands-on experience as part of the school curriculum and as part of elementary level career awareness, lie said. The programs are tailor made; all leading to the ultimate goal of more opportunities for school to work. A part-time position has already been filled in Delton to administer the program there, and one will be put in the Hastings system shortly. Mohler will work with the administrators and the principals of the buildings, along with the superintendents. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 4, 1995 Letters ----- ^2—____________________________ - Prayers don’t make much of a dent To The Editor: Concerning the National Day of Prayer, it seems to me that there may already be entirely too much praying going on If Chnslian voluntary worship equals Islam's mandatory call to prayer five times daily, seven million prayers are presently be­ ing initiated to the maker of the universe every minute of every hour around the clock from this planet alone? As a matter of fact, if each prayer was written on u piece of 20-pour.d bond paper and stacked one on top of lhe other, in a yaw's lime the pile would stand over 170.000 miles high. Doesn't it seem that such an effort should be producing more miracles? Docs not the receiveth traileth far behind the asketh? 1 sub­ mit that this obviouslv disappointing miraclelo-prayer ratio may well stem from an unintelligible, beehive-1 ike drone created by the 10 billion prayers inundating heaven every day. With Earth s death rate now approaching 250.000 a day (nearly three every second). 1 worry tht the prolonged decipenng constrain­ ed by the dm from this incoherent prayer plethora may be diverting the Lord's attention from the more important task of judging souls. With salvation at stake. I certainly would not want the Lord distracted by some 9-year-old in Des Moines asking for an A in arithmetic during my precious split second before The Thome Thus, in the interest of reducing the Lord's work load and unclogging the celestial paths of spiritual communication. I suggest that we not only postpone proposed school prayer in­ definitely. but also prune church services to once or twice a month and discontinue funerals and grace before meals entirely Since most prayers tend to be repetitious, extrinsic or both, home prayer could easily be consolidated into five minutes per family each month and scheduled (perhaps by the clergy) so that everyone had an equal chance to be heard. Granted, the plan is a bit tadical. but since 3.65 trillion prayers each year (3.66 trillion in leap years) don't seem to be making much of a dent in either national or world problems, why not give it a try? Gordon M Bennett Middleville Why is State Street land overlooked? To The Editor: It has been most interesting that Pennock Hospital administration officials will give no revponse to questions about the State Street land they purchased in 1992. There appears to be no intent to respond to this issue Was the land not purchased with funds raised through gifts to Pennock Founda­ tion or profits from one of the hospital en­ tities'* The silence and attitude shown by the hospital only creates more questions about this land The Hastings Banner of Apnl 20 reported that Kellogg Community College has taken options on Rutland Township land for their development. "The project now will move in­ Elsie N. Sage Hastings NICK SMITH America becoming a police state? While most, if mH all. Americans arc mour nmg with the Oklahoma City families, we are not ignorant of the left's devices. Across all the media networks is coming the message: "Turn in your guns, we will protect you." Just as lhe networks are preaching: "Turn in your children, we will raise them better than you can.” "Turn in your elderly and handuapped members, we will quietly dispose of them, just as we have of your unborn ""We will take care of you from birth to death; we will be your God." Wake up America’ You are choosing to give up all your freedom for the security of a "nice" police state? These agents promise peace, but what you will have is another USSR. Christians - pray and reach out. one on one. show the love of our Father God in you Time is running out. and there is gross darkness over all the land! children live in the same constitutional republic our forefathers fought to build Anyone who has held public office, served in the military or in law enforcement has sworn to "uphold and defend" the Constitu­ tion. This should be the desire of every citizen. Do you know what your Constitution and Bill of Rights says? You should There is at this time a group of globalists in and out of government It is their desire to form a world government/economy These very things have been discussed on political talk shows on PBS and other stations While we are focused on lhe devastation in Oklahoma and the hate being spread by the media, bills are being discussed in Congress to seriously restrict our freedoms and give government great liberty to intrude into our private lives. Globalists may be Republicans or Democrats, liberals or conservatives. Wake up. America? I'm sending this letter to several newspapers, knowing that few if any will print it because it speaks the truth and is not politically correct Robert Smith Hastings Let’s reform corporate welfare, too To The Editor: At a time when Washington is all asweat with budget - cutting fever and wallowing in "no new tax" pledges, there is an area they might turn to that could help. There is a l<x»phole in section 809 of the federal tax code that allows certain large mutual life insurance companies to escape ta%es that other insurance companies selling the same products have to pay. Closing this loophole would bring vxne $2 billion extra annually to the fedenJ treasury. Through an unintentional flaw in section 809 formula, large mutual life insurance com­ panies have, since 1984. been able to recognize significant amounts of capital gains that are effectively free of tax Section 809 allows large mutual insurers to drive their tax obligation on operating income to zero by claiming enough income from capital gains to offset operating income. Any other corpora­ tion or individual taxpayer, however, would have to pay federal income taxes on both sources of income. This result was not anticipated by Congress in 1984. as mutual life insurance companies historically recognized very little capital gains income before 1984. The unique provision allows large mutual life insurance companies to evade an estimated S2 billion in income taxes on cor­ porate earnings annually. A unique form of corporate entitlement and a gross example of corporate welfarism. A bill has now been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to correct this ine­ quity. H.R. 1497 has just been introduced in the House by Representative Filner, a Democrat from California, and Represen­ tative Chenoweth, a Republican of Idaho This bi-partisan bill would restore a measure of fairness to our tax system. At a time when welfare for individuals in need has become a dirty word, it is time for corporate welfare to receive the came treatment. Carl Mcllvain, President Michigan Farmers Union Hastings Write us a... LETTER! The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general Interest. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastrings, Ml 49058 Peg Huffman Delton Know Your Legislators: Traffic ticket unfairly given The new five year farm bill tentiup to the federal budget and the 1995 Farm Bill. As a member of the Budget Com­ mittee and the Agriculture Committee. 1 know the task will not be easy The Budget Commit­ tee will cut more spending than ever before in history, including farm program spending. Some of these cuts may damage the effec tiveness of our farm policy. In order to trim spending, we will reduce traditional farm price support programs. The 1995 Farm Bill, which will set program policy through the year 2000. may cut as much as 20 percent of USDA funding Reductions in farm payments will likely lead to higher overall food prices Last week. I held meetings in Laming. Jackson. Hillsdale, and Adrian with fanners whom I invited to advise me on the new Farm Bill A few clear messages stood out from those meetings First, farmers arc willing to do away with federal subsids programs and move toward a free market economy However, they want some assurance that dur­ ing periods of low production and high prices, the governme.u won't intervene to lower the market price Second, since some farmers' cash flows have come to depend on farm sub­ sidies. changes should be gradual Third, agriculture programs should not receive disproprouonate cuts compared to other government programs Finally, many of the farmers at these meetings requested a reduc­ tion in some of the ovcrzealous regultions and paperwork the) no* have to cope with The call for meaningful reform can be heard nationwide On April 18th. 1 listened to What an indictment from the news media? From CNN to our local TV. radio and printed media I charge the media with capitalizing on others' misfortune, sensationalizing, slander­ ing and trying to incite people to fear, panic and hatred From April 20 on there has been a relentless attack on lhe militia in general, intensely focused on the Michigan Militia. This, even though authorities have not questioned these "groups" nor has any connection between these "groups" and the tragedy in Oklahoma been proven to exist One good case in point All over national TV were headlines about the FBI seeking the gentleman from Dexter The truth was the FBI wasn't looking for him. only the media was (Thumbs up for The Detroit News for reporting that on April 25.) I have researched lhe militia for some time, rather thoroughly Contrary to a majority of the media reports. I did not find gun toting, terrorist, racist, paranoid, uneducated fruitcakes. I found well informed, patriotic Americans from all racial and religious backgrounds, both men and women, teenagers lo senior citizens, ex­ ecutives. police officers, factory workers, farmers and more People who hold lo the basics — God. family and country. Citizens who want to be sure our children and grand­ To The Editor: to the master planning and design phase. " the Banner reported. This sounds like logical, planned develop­ ment proceeding in an orderly manner The openness and public statements regarding planning do seem to show a contrast between the college and the methods used by the hospital. We really wonder why the hospital ad­ ministration appears unwilling to exercise other options. Why is the State Street land not on the table for consideration of expansion especially since the Pennock PUD south of Green Street is so totally unacceptable? Communication from...CONGRESSMAN With the passage of ibe ,Contract with America, I have now turned moA of my at Media indicts militia, capitalizes on tragedy To The Editor: dairy farmers in Eau Claire. Wisconsin, at an Agriculture Committee hearing on federal milk pricing rules. Dairy farmers asked for a federal policy that allows for market growth, encourages global competition, and wipes out the current system of highly regionalized pric­ ing. Many of lhe farmers at this meeting, and at meetings in Minneapolis (MN) and Sioux City (1A). suggested we eliminate the federal dairy program altogether This year. Congress will adopt a major deficit reduction package, including reform of federal farm programs. The hope for American farming, as we cut the agriculture budget and shift to a free market, is lo con­ tinue to increase the efficiency of production and take advantage of growing demand Foreign buyers, especially in Asia and South America, represent excellent opportunities for U.S. agriculture producers. Furthermore, because farm crops are a renewable resource, we should continue to explore alternative uses of agricultural products as fuel and building materials As we draft dramatic changes in federal farm policy, it's important to remind ourselves that America has a higher quality food supply al a lower cost than anywhere in the world. Low commodity prices, however, have caused a fierce pnce.'cosl squeeze for farmers. In recent years, thousands of farmers have been forced out of business. Our goal for the 1995 Farm Bill is to ensure adequate sup plies of quality food and fiber in a market that offers fanners lhe opportunity for a fair return on their investment, nsk and labor U.S. Senate To The Editor: • I'm angry with the city police force. On Friday. Jah. 20. 1 was pulled over by an officer on my way home from work I didn't realize my headlights weren't on. I received a ticket because of this. I feel I was treated unfairly and should have received a warning. Whatever happened to the good old days when officers were helpful and went (Hit of their way to help and serve Barry County residents? I feel this was a ridiculous reason to issue a ticket. And I will no longer feel the same about the city police department. Bonnie Adams Middleville CORRECTIONS: A letter to the editor in last week's Banner, titled "Day of Prayer offers opportunity." contained a typographical error. The third paragraph shuld have read "Let us remove the walls of the church..." instead of "Let us remove the ways of the ct urch." The was an error in Iasi week's honor roll listing for juniors, honorable mention The list should have read: David Henney. Nicole Karmes. Bet sic Keeler. Chad Keizer. Shan­ non Kelley. Paul Koutz. Thomas Pratt. Chad Price, Dean Reptoglc, Amy Rusch. Stacy Strouse. Holly Thompson. Ryan Vandenburg. Nicholas Williams. , . Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20610, phone (202) 224-4822. . Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Carton, Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Granc Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (5171 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, I phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry 1 County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. I 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry ’ County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, ■ Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842 ■: powers to stop terrorism? Hastings BANNER wire tap* and infiltration of various kies. Would giving more power to the Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubkshed by Hasting* Banner. Inc. A Owon oi J-Ad Grapncs inc 1952N &o*OMy ll—lngi. 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Socie­ ty is moving farther away from basic trust, morals and decency. Society is what they did in Waco. becoming more polarized, They (FBI aad CIA) need the have not* hive nothing lo get information about and the rich have it ail. groups before they act. All Giving government more will do is cause some power win only inflame groups to be more group* with that kind of rebellious." thinking even more. “If they take a common •ease approach rather than r “No. Haven't they been “Whatever is allowable doing covert actions in Central America and oten within the coostituuon. There might be other places and we learn about rights which would be it later? We need to ban extremist groups. We have jumped on before our rights of speech." the militia, but also the KKK We must allow all Americans to know whai’s going on in government.’* "Not that they should step on individual rights, bet they should have the ability to investigate and check on terrorist group activities. There is that fine line between protec­ tion and infringement of individual rights." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 4, 1995 — Page 5 Low-level radioactive waste facility sought by authority by Jean Gallup Staff Water Finding places to permanently store low level radioactive waste in any state is a problem. so one Michigan agency is trying a different approach. The Michigan Low-level Radioactive Waste Authority has named a policy advisory group, or board of governors, to work on the "nuts and bolts" of a process to find a volunteer or collaborative community to place a permanent storage facility. "We're looking for a community to propose and work with us to make an agreement between the authority, waste generators and the community," said Thor Strong, assistant commissioner for lhe MLRWA. By seeking cooperation with communities for possible sites and offering incentives. Strong said the process will not be perceived as pushing something on someone who doesn’t want it. Financial incentives could be considerable and certainly would be helpful, he said. Strong said it would be late summer before he expects any recommendations from the board of governors, and with "an optimum series of circumstances." building any storage facility is a half dozen years away. Generators of low-level radioactive waste store the material on their propery and the state will be trying to develop about 50 facilities for storage, be said. About 70.000 to 75.000 cubic feel of low level waste is stored temporarily at 50 different sites where it is used, he said. Misconceptions about radioactivity are many. Strong said, but to describe the product his department deals with, he said to. "think vials, test tubes, protective gloves, protective clothing, and laboratory rats.' Hospitals, colleges and many other mundane businesses use radioactive material and what comes into contact with it has to be taken care of. he said. Strong stressed that low-level radioactivity is quite different from highlevel. high level radioactivity wastes arc a federal responsibility. A significant stream of radioactive waste comes from nuclear power plants, he said. The things used longer half life than allowed is decaying in temporary storage for lack of permanent storage. There are many natural elements with isotopes carbon has three or four isotopes, and one is radioactive. Every organic quantity in the world, people, trees, everything, has radioactive properties, because they contain trace quantities of carbon 14 and in most cases potassium 40. which also has isotopes that are radioactive. Strong said. The half-life of any material does not reflect the hazard of the material itself, he stressed. Uranium found in the ground has a half life of several hundred years; it just loses U much more slowly, he added. Plutonium? Tv get a harmful dose of plutonium, a person must eat it or bieatbe it. be said. Buried in the ground encased in concrete, it presents no hazard. Strong said. Michigan stands "about in the middle of the road" in the production of low-level radioactive waste, and with four nuclear power plants, is in the top half of high-level waste producers, be said. All of the material that would be stored in Michigan is generated in Michigan, be around high level radioactivity, such as internal reactor components, gauges, mechanisms, monitors and anything metal will have a higher level of radioactivity . and will be handled differently than low level waste material, be said. Remote handling and packaging material much more securely are two requirements of high-level radioactive waste. He explained the word "half-life." a common term associated with radioactivity. "In any radio nuclide, natural or man made, the length of time for one-half of the atoms to lose their radioactivity (or decay) is its "half-life." Phosphorus 33. an isotope typically used in medical research, has a half life of 25 days, which is considered short. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission allows storage of radio nuclides with less than 65 days of half life. But as a practical matter, he said, more than half of the states in the nation have had to store material on site. So material with a added. Instead of focusk..*’ on the small pans of the question. Strong encourages people to look al the total picture. "Low-level radio active waste is potentially hazardous, but handled carefully and correctly, can be managed without harming the public," he said. Man has learned to live with many hazards successfully, he added. Mock disaster exercise is May 16 in Hastings by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Il will all start with a build up of weather, said Emergency Management Director John Hialop. Probably tot too much to handle, be said, but it will get very complicated from there. A functional mock disaster exercise involving virtually everyone who is involved with emergency services in Barry County will be held on May 16 al the Emergency Management center on Old Nashville Highway. Hislop said the functional exercise, which is short of a "full scale" operation of sending people to the "scene" of a disaster, will show the Barry County Commissioners how a disaster would be handled by the people charged with that responsibility. "This one is different in that there are three different Stale Police Districts involved, and possibly the State Emergency Department in Lansing." Hislop said. Hislop will coordinate the local response at the beginning of lhe "disaster," and then lhe Stale Police will take charge of the operation, be said. The mock disaster will feature the Michigan State Police sending exercise messages to Barry. Eaton and Ionia emergency operating centers, with the counties emergency operations teams simulating response and emergency action. Usually Hislop knows the full scenario in an exercise drill, but in this three-county emergency management test, be will not. "I wanted someone to come in from the outside to come in and do it," be said. He does know that the county resources LEGAL NOTICE will be "stretched to the limit." Ionia, Eaton and Barry County will take part io the exercise, with Ionia actually sending personnel to the "scenes" of the disasters. Eaton and Barry will conduct the functional response, which will be enacted in a realistic time frame. Hislop said. "Il will start with a build up of weather, it's that time of the year, and there will be a single tornado touchdown, with the marshaling of everyone on the staff," Hislop said. "That's when the Stale Police will take over, complicating everything." He said he's looking forward to not knowing what will happen next, because there's a big difference in watching the exercise unfold knowing what will happen next and having to react to the unknown. There will be problems, and they will be identified. That's the point of lhe exercise. "Write he said. "It's better to find out the problems in a semi-relaxed setting of a monitored exercise as compared with a tornado in the real world." he said. The emergency operations center for Barry County includes the emergency operations staff, communications officer, damage assessment teams, public information representative, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, county road commission representative, health department representative, emergency medical services (Pennock Hospital) and human services agencies such as the Red Cross and lhe Department of Social Services. The three-hour test will.sharpen the skills of emergency worker r is' well as show the commissioners what to expect in the event of a real disaster. better... The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 nonet or MOVTOAOC FOMCLOSMK SA1X D*fouh bo* occurred in th* condition* of o mortgog* mod* by William J. Stanley and Mkh*H* Stanley. husband and wH* mortgagor to th* Stat* Bank at CoUdonio a Michigan banking cor porotion of 677 t Mam $».. Cotodonio. Ml 49316. mortgage*, by a mortgog* dated May 28. 1991. r*cord*d in th* OHtc* of Register ol D**d« tor Barry County, on Jun* 3. 1991. in lib*r 517. pog* 40 Becous* of *o« (Moult. th* mortgage* hos declared th* antic* unsold amount secured by said As of th* dot* of this notice. th*r* is claimed to b* du*, including for principal and int*r*»t on »oid mortgog*. th* turn of $41.697.70. and interest will continue on th* principal balance of f40.6B4.74 at th* rot* ol twelve (12%) portent. No suit or pro ce*d.ng in low has b**n instituted to recover th* d*bt secured by laid mortgage, or ony part thereof. Notic* is hereby given that by virtu* of th* poww of sate contained m said mortgog* and th* statute in such cos* mod* and provided. and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage and ail legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. including attorneys foes allowed by law. and oil taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sal*, said mortgog* will bo ♦or eclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sole to the highest tedder at the East door of the Barry County Courthou** Hastings Michigan on Thursday. June 8. 1995 at 2:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County Michigan, and are described os follows Lot 28 o« MiddleviHe Downs Addition Number 2 according to the recorded Plat thereof, as record ed in Liber 5 of Plots on pog* 13: and commonly known as 808 Greenwood St.. Mirkilevill* Michioon. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption perxtd will be six (6) months from the date of sol* unless determined abandoned in oc cordonc* with MCL 600 3241 o. in which cose the .•demption pe. iod shall b* 30 day* from th* dot* of sale Dated April 20 1995 TWOMEY MAGGINI PIC Attorneys for State Bank of Caledonia By David Schodonborg 212 Water* Building Grand Rapid* Ml <9503 (616)459-6166 <$ «> LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: FINANCIAL FOCUS /unvrtrtfr. Mark D. Chrlatanaan of Edward D. Jonas * Co. Bigger is better in mutual funds Big-league baseball, jumbo hot dogs, kingsize beds Most consumers believe that big­ ger really is better. But when it comes lo mutual funds, it can be tempting lo invest in smaller, start-up funds that promise big results. Investors can choose from more than 4.000 mutual funds, and new funds arc joining the market at the rate of two a day. Often, manager, of these new. smaller funds stress short-term performance and unusual investing techniques. Some of these managers may say that large funds arc sluggish, unmanageable and unable to maintain positive results. Investors who hold shares of larger, established funds may listen to these fund managers and mistaken­ ly begin to focus on daily performance. They r ay forget their long-term goals and switch to a start-up fund. However, a recent study by Mutual Fund Forecaster showed the value of investing in larger, more-established funds. The study analyzed mutual fund performance from December 1987 (the beginning of the stock market's rise) through lhe middle of 1994 In looking at all mutual funds available, the study found that the six largest funds — all with assets of $10 billion or more — achieved gains of anywhere from 112 per­ cent to 212 percent. In the stock hind cagetory, the study showed that the five largest stock funds all outperformed the average stock fund. The six giant funds were represented equally by no-load funds (which charge no up-front fee but impose annual expenses) and load funds (which charge a one-time commission when purchased but no annual fees). They ail follow conservative, valueoriented investment philosophies, using a tremendous amount of research, mot of it internally generated. Obviously, if these funds didn't perform well, investors wouldn't be pouring billions of dollars into them. When trying to hack your way through the jungle of mutual fund information, don't fall prey to the short-term perfor­ mance claims of some newer, smaller funds. While a strong stock market may en­ tice you to jump into one of these funds, you could be unpleasantly surprised if the next 10 years don't produce lhe remarkable results of the past 10 years. A bc 'xr strategy might be to stick with established funds that have long histories of consistent results. Clearly identify your in­ vestment objectives, and choose a fund that has historically met these objectives. Then invest for the long haul. Don't bail out when the inevitable market downturn oc­ curs — mutual funds arc designed to meet specific objectives overtime. To help you find one of these established funds, listen to lhe conclusion of the Mutual Fund Forecaster study: bigger is often better. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 50s/. Ameritech 45'/. Anheuser-Busch 58s/. Chrysler 42 Clark Equipment 85'/> CMS Energy 22s/. Coca Cola 58 Dow Chemical 687. Exxon 70s/. Family Dollar 11s/, Ford 26s/. General Motors 447. TCF Financial 427. Hastings Mfg. 19V> IBM 927. JCPenney 43s/. Johnson & Johnson 657. Kmart 13s/. Kellogg Company 637. McDonald's 357. Sears 537, Southeast Mich. Gas 19 Spartan Motors 107, Upjohn 357. Gold $389.00 Silver $5.92 Dow Jones 4328.88 Volume 303,000,000 Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. + •/. + 1“/. -»/. —2s/. —’/» -V. + 7. —'I. -7. —'I. + V. —'I. -•/. + '/. + 17. —1V. —'I. —’/. -’/. -•/. —1.20 Have Something to »elt? Call 945-9554 24-Hours A Day, 7 Days A Week! ATTENTION 4th ward Residents: Councilmember MAUREEN KETCHUM would like the opinion of 4th Ward residents on the proposed asphalt plant. The City has been asked by the Barry County Road Commission to participate in a 4 year Millage to build and support the plant. The asphalt plant will be located at the current site of the Road Commission in Rutland Charter, just west of the city limits and the 4th Ward. Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 12, 1995. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1995, IS MONDAY, MAY 15, 1995. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 15,1995, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Change To record your opinion, call 945-4929 by Sunday, May 7. MAUREEN KETCHUM, 4th Ward Representative Survey not paid for at Taxpayer’s expense. Sally A. Adams Secretary, Board of Education I �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 4, 1995 |Dennis 0. Allerding| LAKE ODESSA - Dennis O. Alienlint 7g. of Lake Odessa passed my oo Thursday. April 27. 1993 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings He was born onOctobei 19.1916. the ton of Ray and Ida (DeGraw) Allerding Mr Allerding attended Fnend School and was married to Esther Jackson in 1945. He was employed by TRW in Portland for several years retiring in 1974. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland. Surviving are one son. Dennis (JoAnn) Allerding of Comstock Pant; two step­ children. Jeanette Martin and Jerry Woltz both of Hastings, two grandchildren. Dennis and Chad Al lerding of Grand Rapids; two brothers. John Allerding of Freeport. Burton Allerding of Oklahoma; two sisters. Ada Moore of Middleville. Gayno Westbrook of Hastings, several nieces and nephews Funeral Services were held Saturday April 29, 1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Alan Sellman officiating. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Futwral Chapel of Lake Odessa. at the... Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES IT. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN Catholic church, mis McCam Rd . Ml 49058 FMmt Gale Hum Vicar Phone 623-2030 (Detan) after 6 pm "unfritaj i or all day wericead* Sunday Morning Prayer 9:43 a.m.; Mam IfrOO a.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2730 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Paator. Omrdi office ptame 94* 2549 Sunday nontap 9 00 a.m. and 10:43 a.m Sonde; Ouidrra'* ctauta Tuesday prayer and share tone a m. Wedneeday n-ra. < serrax 6:33 p.m. Youth group mam Wednesday 6 30 p.m. abo Nursery avmtabte for ail servax* Bra* dm whole family WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3115 N Broadway. HaMinga. Ml 4905* Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 943-3974. Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a m and i I 00 a m ; Sunday School. 9:43 a m. 4-H mam Monday*. 6:30 p.m. to 800 pm. Bdde Study. Wednaadaya. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gasper*. SOI Barber Rd Hastmgt Men* Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until far ther notice. Cail Mr. Stephen Lewis M 945-3363 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Tarry Lane (al Sort School Rond) WArn Gardner. Pmaor Church phone number is 945-2170 Commnairy Service Center number is 945-2361. Saturday services are: Sabbmh School al 9:20 a.hl (for all agm. adults and children) and Wor­ ship Service at 11:00 a m Joan ua for Prayer Miwta* held Tuesdays. 706-8:00 p.m. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, i* open to the public Mon days red Wednesday*. 900-1200 noon. Donation* of clothing in good, clean condition are accepted only during above hours. lr you are m need of ciothmg pteme can 945-2361 for an appointment GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly called The Hatting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. I mile east of Hasliags. Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementua. 945 9224 Sunday Ser­ vice* 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes for ail ages; 10:40 a m. • Morning Worship. Richard Sellers speaking; 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with George end Barb Kimpel. 943-91 It; 6:30 p.m Bible study for all Thursday. 7:30 p.m.. prayer am* BMe study, share* your fauh HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Ha*tiag« Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pmanr Sally C Keller. Director of Chriatian Education Brian Humphrey*. Program. Youth Director Thursday. May 4 1000 Lake Michigan Presbyterian Women's Spring Gathering. 700 p.m. Christian Life Seminar con­ tinues Video and discussion "Parenting Your Teenager"; 7:00 p.m ChurchLife Cxnmitlee meets. Sunday. May 7 - 9 30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. 9:30 service broadcast over WBCH AM and FM. Nursery provided during both services 10 30 fellowship and refreshments in the dining room. 11:20 Children's Church. 12:15 Potluck with •Team Mexico" in the hall. 1:00 p m Metro Mission slide presentation tn the hall. 5 30-6.30 Middle High Youth. 630-7:30 Senior High Youth Fdtowatap Monday. May 8 7:30 p.m. Session meets. Tuesday. May 9 - 9 00 am Lake Michigan Presbytery Workshops. 1004 30 > - . anveermg a—■ — . wemu w, ay. ir,luuyxry May 10 - 700 p.m. Choir rrhtanal. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (nmdmg address - 1651 Mattoon Rd. Haatmgs. Ml 49058) maatt* at Thome* Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson Mauater. Jim Sandusky. Phone 94*4045. Sunday Services - 9.30 a.m.. Mbte School; 10.30 a.m.. Moran* Wontap. 600 p.m Call for location - 625-3110 CHUBCH OF THE WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4*87 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Bea Her­ ring. *30 'Jamday School; Church Service 10:36. Wednesday erenmgs from 6.00400 p.m. the youths meat at trt church, bang a aack tench HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 C. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 94*4004 Kevin Shortry. Sataor Pmaor James R Barren. Asst hator. Sunday Services: Sunday School 943 aJU.. Cannes for all ages. IIO0 a.m Moras* Wontap Ramer. Jr. Church up to 4<k Grade. 600. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:30 A wane Clubs. TOO |.m.. Team m Houseman HaH 700 p.m.. Adnks Prayer meeting; 1:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Coder Creek Rd.. I uu South. Pnator Brent Branham. Phone 623-22*5 Sunday School at 1000 am.; Worddp 1100a.m. Erasm* Serraxat 600 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p m MAZARINE, 1716 North Broad­ way Randall Henman. Pastor Sunday Service* 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 1100 a.m. Mcwtaag Wontap Service. 6.00 p.m. Even­ ing Sendee; Wadnaadey: 7.00 p.m. Services far Adnks. Teana and Children HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Stan- School Road). WdlMm Gardner. Pastor Church phone number ia 945-2170 Ccsnmmtay Service Center number ia 945-2361. Saturday services are: Sabbath School al 9:20 a m. (for all ^m. adafes and rhSfett) and Wor tatpSarvknat 1100 a.m. Join ns for Prayer Hstrsg taid Tueaday*. 700400 p.m. Out Ccmumnsty Surtax Ceamr. 362 E Green Street, to open to the public Mon­ day* and Wednesday*. 90012.00 aooa Dtmatooaa of ciothmg m good. dean condition are accepted only during above boon. If you are in need of rinthmg ptenoe call 945-2361 far an appomtmem NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nataville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A tmaasoo of St. Rose Catholic Church. Heating* Sunday Mam 9:30 a m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) *52-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery, children's muustry. youth group, aduh small group muustry. leaderstaptraiamg The Church Page Is Paid for oy The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTWOS SAVINO* A LOAN, FA Hasting* and Laks Odssaa WMN FUNIRAL HOME Haatinga FLEXFAB INCORPOftATED of Haatlnga NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Hawi* ar F.D.I.C. THE HASTINOS SANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway — Haatmgs BOSLEY PHARMACY ■ Prsacrtpttona" — 118 S Jariaraon — 9*50429 HASTINOS MANUFACTUR1HO CO. Haanng*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Haatinga. Michigan *1 QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M-79 West Pauor Susai. Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Bo* 63. Harting*. Ml 4905* PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Rond. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Suphen W right (616) 75*-3021 church phone. (616) 945 9200 (home phone) Sunday Service: 9 30 a m . Sunday School I lOO a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m. Prayer tune: Wednesdays. 7:00 p.m. Awaaa Program Thursdays 6:304:30 p.m. Ages 3 and 4 thro 3th and 6di grade ST. ROSE CATHOLIC Barbara A. H'amer DELTON - Barbara A. Warner. 77. of Delton, passed away on Monday. May 1, 1995 at Borgeas Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born on July 25, 1917 in Hastings lhe daughter of Fredrick W. and Vera B. (Cole) Trego. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1936 and attended Lake Forest College in Illinois. Mrs. Warner was a bookkeeper for U.S. Lumber Company from 1965-1979. She work­ ed al Emily Andrus Home, retiring as its direc­ tor in 1983. She was a member of Fira United Methodist Church in Battle Creek and a member of the Sunrise Circle and involved with the Shepherd­ ing V isrtation program. She was past president of the Cereal City Chapter, American Business Women's Association; and a member of the Kimball House Guild, Historical Society of Battle Creek. Leila Arboretum Society, the National Association of Retired Federal Employees where she was issistant Chaplain and the Senior Tour Club. She enjoyed traveling, reading, family activ­ ities and volunteer work. She was preceded in death by her fira husband, Richard M. Phinisey in 1953. her second marriage to Rod Warner ended in divorce. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law. Y vonne E. and Ron C. Orbeck of Battle Creek; son, Richard F. Phinisey; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister. Norma Kline of Hastings. Funeral Services will be held oo Thursday at 1:30 am. at the Shaw-Estes Funeral Home in Battle Creek with Reverend Ron L. Keller officiating Interment will be at Reese Cemetery in Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fira United Methodist Church. Kimball House or the charity of one's choice. CHURCH. *05 5 Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Paator Satantey Mam 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 800 a.tn and 11:13 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4064:30 HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M 37 South al M-79 Rev. Jim Fos. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 9454995 Cathy CotaM. choir director Sunday moraug: 9:45 a.m.. Sf^day School; 11 <B a m.. Morning Wor stap. 7:15 pm. Youth Fellowship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all service*, transporta­ tion provided to and from moraug services. Prayer meeting. 7.-00 p.m Wednreday BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ata.. Haatugs. Ml 4905* Sunday Ser vice*: Bible Climri 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship It a.m.. Evening Service* 6 p.m Wadnetaey: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-293*. Bible Survey on video* in the home. Free Bible Corresposxlence Coune.. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH - Corner State Rd . and Boirwood St Rev. Daniel Graybill. Sensor Paator. Rev Donald Brad. Associate Paator; Rev Tod Clark. Youth Paator Sunday. lOXJOa m Sunday School; 11:00 a m Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Ewnieg Calebretion Church aurery and children's church pro­ rated Wednesday - 700 p m Cari ‘Daaton* Warner NORTH PORT, FLORIDA - Carl '•DamonWarner, 86 of North Port, FlorJt, formerly of Hastings, passed my Friday. April 21. 1995 at his residence Mr. Warner was born oo October 24.1908 in Pavilion, the son of John and Jenny (Duboise) Warner. He moved to North Pon 23 years ago afler retiring from Hastings Manufacturing of 34 years. He was a member of Harbor Cove Civic Association, the Home Owners Association, St. Pauls Presbyterian Church in Non Pon. and First Presbyterian Church in Hastings He was a past member of the Moose Lodge in Hastings. He is survived by his wife, Neva of North Port. Florida; rats, Richard (Jeanette) Warner of Hastings. Robert (Elaine) Warner of Wild­ wood. Florida; daughters, Phyllis (Gordon) Burpee of Naslr-iftf Shirley (Nial) Casseleln of Hastings, Carol (John) Jansson of Winnetka. Illinois. Rebecca (Ken) Jooes of Kentwood. Linda (Jod) Klein of Eagan, Minnesota; brother, Clark Warner of Battle Creek; 26 grandchildren; 21 great granrirhilrtren. Memorial Services were held at St Paul's Presbyterian Church of North Port. Florida A Memorial Service will be held at the Fira Presbyterian Church in Hastings at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to a chari­ ty of your choice. DaleF. Weekt GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. May 7 - 8:00 and 10:45 a m. Holy Communion (Youth Service). 9:30 Church School (all ages). 300 Youth Choir; 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday. May 4 - 6:30 Children’s Choir. 7:00 Smell Group Leadership Training. 8.00 AA. Friday. May 5 — 6 30 Youth Service Rehearsal Saturday. May 6 — 1000 Catechism 4. 8:00 AA. Monday. May 8 - 7:00 Women of Faith Tuesday. May 9 - 700 Siephen Suppon Wednesday. May 10 - 1000 Wordwatcherv 7.00 Stewardship Committee HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator lo all floor*. Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m . Worship 11:00 a.m. — Junior Church following Children * Story for ages 5 thru 8. Mi Hi A Sr-Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS FAMILY CHURCH SIGHT - Cluldrm . Vocal Choir Pre Khoot thn, Tiro grade 5 00 p m . Children's Beil Ctaxr Second grade or older 5:30 p.m . Prepared Light Meal 6.00 p.m.. Bible Study 6 45 pm. Ac­ tivities for Kid* 6 45 p m . First Wednesday of month i* Game Ntght for all ages THURSDAYS: Chancel Choir 7 30p m Thursday. May 4 - National Day of Prayer Sunday. May 7 - Beginning of Na­ tional Family Week. New Member Class 9:30 a m Tuesday. May 9 — Hi-Nooners Potluck/Program 12:00 Noon. Love. Inc Board 12:00 noon Wednesday. May 10 — Prayer Group 11 30 a m . U .M Women Lunch and Program 12:00 noun SUPPORT GROUPS V I P * (Visually Impaired Per­ son*) 9.30 a m first Friday of month September thru May. Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12 00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8 00 p m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12 30 pm Wednesdays. Co­ Dependent* Anonymou* 7 30 p m Thursday*, and 9 00 a m Satur days Top* No 338 — 9 15 a.m Thursdays. Alcoholic* Anonymous. 4 00 p m Wednesday* MIDDLEVILLE - Dale F. Weeks. 58 of Middleville passed away Thursday. April 27, 1995 at Thornapppie Manor, Hastings. Mr. Weeks was born on January 6. 1937 in Eaton County, Charlotte, the son of Floyd and Mabie (Horn) Weeks. He was raised in Eaton County snd attended Olivet Schools. He was married to Dolores 1. Stults on Janu­ ary 20,1957 at Olivet Congregational Church. He was employed oo cocstructic i all at his life and enjoyed several years of o» mng and oper­ ating his own excavating businc is. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in hi* sj*are rime Mr. Week* is survived by bi* wife, Dolores L Weeks; children, Duane (Dawn) Weeks. Diane Wiersma, all of Middleville; Deborah (Timothy) Inkas of Hastings; six grandchil­ dren; two brothers, Leo (Gwen) Weeks of Shel­ by, Lawrence (Marilyn) Weeks of Marshall; half brother, Donald (Mary) Chase of Charlot­ te; one sister, Lurina (Earl) Mead of Morestown, Arizona; three brothera-in-law; three sistera-in-law; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Weeks, mother, Mabie (Horn) Weeks. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 30, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial was in Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial comributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, Thomapple Manor or Muscular Dystrophy Association. |Norma Bryant Stubbs| ESSEX, CONNECTICUT - Norma Bryant Stubbs, 72 of Essex, Connecticut passed away Tuesday, April 25,1995, at Middlesex Hospi­ tal, Connecticut She was born September 25, 1922 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of Paul and Gladys (Oiner) Bryant She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1940. She was married to Merrill Stubbs in September 1945 ar New York City, New York. Mrs. Stubbs was a member of the Essex Yacht Cub, volunteer work for the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Light House for the Blind. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merrill, and a sister, Anne Bryant She is survied by a son, Michael Stubbs; daughter-in-law, Veronica; two granddaugh­ ters; listers. Hazel Peck of Hastings and Mary HerreU of Mexico. Indiana Cremation has taken place with a Memorial Service at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice Eugenr ^Gene” R. Lingholm NASHVILLE - Eugen "Gene" R. Lingholm, 65 of Nashville passed away Tuesday. April 25, 1995 at Borgcss Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mr. Lingholm was born May 31, 1929 in Joliet, Illinois, the son of John and Rita (Nelson) Lingholm. He graduated from Joliet High School and served in the United Slates Army at the end of World War II in Japan. He was married to Winifred Hutchison in Joliet on February 4, 1950. The couple moved to Battle Creek in 1964 and to Nashville in 1967. He worked for 32 years at the Federal Center in Battle Creek most recently as a computer system analyst. He retired in 1987. He and his wife wintered in Bushnell, Florida since then. He was a member of the Joliet Masonic Lodge and enjoyed photography, nding motor cycles, camping and geneology Mr. Longholm is survived by his wife, Winifred; children, Larry (Betty) Lingholm of Grand Rapids, Pat (Brace) Vincent of Battle Creek, Anita (Gary) Henline erf Charlotte, Jim (Diane) Lingholm of Nashville and Pam (Richard) Hargus of East Leroy; nine grandchilren; mother, Rita Lingholm of Ocala, Flori­ da and sister, Charlene (Leonard) Surdey of Ocala, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father, John and a brother, John. Funeral services were held Friday, April 28 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Na*Lville with Reverend Glenn Bran­ ham officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made lo the Heart Association or Diabetes Association. |_______ Dorothy PearlJenney KALAMAZOO - Dorothy Pearl Jenney, 83, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Delton, passed away on Monday, May 1, 1995 at the home of her daughter, Mary Ford, with whom she had lived since January of 1994. She was born on June 20,1911 in Boyne City the daughter of Frank and Jessie (Vaulker) Shewn married to Ralph Jenney on October 6, 1928. She wu a bookmaker all her life. Mrs. Jenney loved needlework, flowers, gardening and feeding birds. Sie moved to the Delton area in 1959 from Plainwell and had lived there until going to live with her daughter in 1994 SU was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph on February 27, 1974, her parents; two brothers, Alfred Lake and Frank Lake. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. William (Mary) Ford of Kalamazoo. Mrs. Donald (Joyce) Kimmey of Selma, Alabama. Mrs. LaWave Quick and Mrs. Leland (Ellen) Campbell both of Battle Creek; four sons. Walter Jenney of Pasadena, Texas, Donald and Nancy Jenney of Fennville, Norman and Judy Jenney of Plainwell and Dale Jenney of Wells­ ton; 17 grandchildren and numerous great and great, great grandchildren; two sisters, Lucy Christman of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Thomas (Juanita) Hayward of Delton; one brother, Richard Lake of Florida; sister-in-law, Dorothy Lake of Grand Rapids; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at UDO a.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Chaplain Mary Heinizkill of Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo officiating. Burial will be at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. Envelopes available at the funeral home. I Morgan Wheat,Jr.| CLARKSVILLE - Morgan Wheat, Jr., 60, of Clarksville passed away on Thursday, April 27, 1995 at the Ionia Manor in Ionia. He was born on September 16,1934, the son of Morgan and Natalie (Jourdan) Wheat. Surviving are two sons, Morgan Wheat HI and Joncthon Wheat both of Clarksville; six grandchildren; one great grandson; one sister. Paula Livingston of Clarksville. Memorial Services will be held on Sunday May 7, 1995 at 2:00pm at Falsburg Part, Lowell. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Damon David McClelland HASTINGS - Damon David McCelland, 88, of Hastings passed away on Saturday, April 29, 1995 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He was born on September 12, 1906 in Blanchard, Ohio, the son of Samuel and Daisy (Long) McClelland. He married Mary Jane Kimmel on April 23, 1938 in Indiana and lived in the Barry County area most of his life. Mr. McClelland was employed at Lindell Drop Forge in Lansing for 16 years retiring in 1969. He also farmed for several years in the Coats Grove and Woodland area. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Harold, Gerald, Norman and Maynard and 2 sisters, Dorothy Sheldon and Evelyn Ackley. Surviving are his wife, Mary Jane; one son, David (Atm) McClelland of Lansing; two daughters, Shirley Troutwine of Hastings, Sharon Rysdam of Portland; 7 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; four sisters, Margaret Powers of Chariotte, Edna Clark of Florida. Florence Comp of Hastings, Phyllis Wellfare of Hastings. Funeral Services were held Tuesday May 2, 1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Gregory Hammond officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Mental Health Association. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. |_______ Ray F. Trmpower | LAKE ODESSA - Ray F. Trumpower, 82, of Lake Odessa passed away on Thursday, April 27, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hasting* He was bora on August 25.1912 in Branch, the son of Peter and Nellie (Peterson) Trumpower. He graduated froio Lake Odessa High School in 1930 and married Velma Brooks in 1934 in Indiana. Mr. Trumpower lived and farmed in the Lake Odessa area most of his life. He did carpenter work for Pung Brothers in Unting and Glendon Archer in Lake Odessa. In his earlier yean he was a mechanic for the Poff Dealership in Lake Odessa. He was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph and two sisters, HarrI and VM* Surviving are his wife, Velma, one son, Pele (Gloria) Trumpower of Lakeview; one daught­ er. Ann (David) McClelland of Laming; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one sister, Nellie Landon of Jenison; one step brother, Lynn Prentiss of Inter!ocken; several niece* and nephews. Funeral Services were held Sunday April 30, 1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odem. I____ Morris Carter CLARKSVILLE - Moris Carter, 89, of Clarksville passed away on Thursday, April 27, 1975 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He wu bora on January 28, 1906 in Eaton County, the son of Leon and Jennie (Augst) Carter. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1924 and attended Michigan State University. He married Cecile Darby on June 9,1928 in Woodland. Mr. Carter lived and farmed in the Lake Odessa/Clarksville area all his life. He wu a member of the Grace Brethren Church in Lake Odessa. He wu preceded in death by one daughter, Glada and 5 sisters, Gertrude DeMoore, Evelyn Schipper, Leona Carter, Lois Meyers and Laura Walkington. Surviving are hi* wife, Cecile; two sons, Vaught (Janet) Carter of Portland, Merval (Paula) Carter of Lake Odem; two daughters, Marcia (Maynard) Roth of Clarksville. Eleanor (David) Patrick of Lake Odem; 15 grandchil­ dren; 31 great grandchildren; one sister. Doris Wheeler of Middleville. Funeral Services were held Monday May 1. 1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odem with Reverend Brad Lambright Burial wu at Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odem Eugene H. Bush NAPLES, FLORIDA-EugeneH. Bush. 74 of Naples, Florida, formerly of Concord and Hastings, passed away Monday. January 16j 1995. Mr. Bush wu bora on May 6, 1920 in Hast mgs, the son of Roy E. and Ella (Martens) Bush. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1938. He wu a graduate of the University of Michigan and a veteran of World War H, serving in the United States Navy. He and his wife had been a resident of the Naples, Florida area for the past eight year* after moving from Concord. He wu employed by lhe City of Jackson u a Property Assessor before retiring. He wu also a member of the Civil Air Patrol, Naples Chapter. Eugene and his three bothers had the distinc­ tion of all being in the Air Force during World War R Eugene and Frank were in die Naval Air Force and John and Or .'De (Bill) were in the Army Air Force. Their father, Roy E Bush, wu a veteran of World War L hiving served in France. He wu married to Mary E Benham of Homer, while in the service. He wu preceded in death by his father in 1945; his mother in 1990; and two brothers, Frank O. Bush in 1971 and Orville (Bill) A. Bush in 1982. Mr. Bush is survived by his wife, Mary E Bush; one son, Richard R. Bush of Lawton; six daughters, Catherine Grace of Bloomfield Heights, Shirley Perkins of Okemos, Elizabeth Yoak of Niwot, Colorado; Ellen Amundson of Butte, Montana, Sarah Keiser of Livonia and Patricia Harshbarger of Fremont; ^grandchil­ dren; one great grandchild; one sister, Clara Bush of Stanford, California; one brother John C. (Della) Bush of Freeport; many nieces and nephews. A second Memorial Service will be held at the Homer United Methodist Church in Homer on Saturday, May 6, 1995, at llrOOam. Make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. For more Information, write U.S. Savings Bonds. Washington. DC 20226. For a recorded message of current rate information, call . I-800-4US BOND 1-800-487-2663 nAmertcrC( kJ. BONDS �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 4, 1995 — Page 7 WoodfCftld Rabers to celebrate 60th anniversary Hammond-Richardson plan May 13 wedding Karen Hammond and Robert Richardson will exchange wedding vows on May 13. 1995 in Wolverine, MI. Karen is a graduate of Hastings High School and Kellogg Community College She is employed at Pennock Hospital. Karen is the daughter of Claude and Marie Hammond of Hastings. Robert is a graduate of Portage Northern. He is employed by Barry County Road Com­ mission Rob is the son of Dean and Marsha Jordan of Kalamazoo and Terry Richardson of Iowa Leslie and Rosemary Raber of Hastings will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on May 13. 1995 The children and grandchildren arc having a celebration at the Grace Lutheran Church on North St. in Hastings from 2-5 p.m. on Satur­ day. May 13th. No gifts please. The Rev. Carl Litchfield was in the library last week and he said pictures were being taken that week of members of Welcome Cor nets and Woodland United Methodist chur­ ches for a new combined directory. The direc­ tories will be out in a month or six weeks. He said the directory company is using a new computerized system and everyone could examine their proofs immediately after the pictures were taken, saving one step and a return trip before the directories were printed. There were 15 people at the Woodland Lions Club’s second April meeting last week. LeRoy Flessner is home after spending the winter in Florida and was present. Special guests were Tim Burd. Barry Coun­ ty Commissioner and Distnct 11-C Lions Governor Rusty Kareem of Middleville. The Woodland Townehouse served meat loaf to tbc Lions and guests. Burd said as of January, there art five new members on the board of commissioners this year, a new sheriff and a new administrator, so almost everyone is learning their jobs and getting acquainted with each other. The Woodland Township Board recognized Victor Eckardt’s 90th birthday with a resolu­ tion and reception at the board s April meeting last week Monday night. Eckardt spent 18 years as a Justice of the Peace in Woodland Township and when the township government laws were changed, became supervisor. He held that position for 16 years making 34 years served on the township board. He later spent 10 years as a Barry County Commissioner, retiring in 1978. During his tenure on the Township Board, he was one of the major organizers of the Michigan Township Association, which helped preserve lhe township form of govern­ ment in Michigan when there was a political push to eliminate this level of government and turn all township responsibilities and authority over to the counties. Douglas MacKenzie rc'id a township resolution honoring Eckardt at the beginning of the board meeting before presenting it. Then Jim Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners and Evelyn Davis of Sebewa. respresenting the Michigan Township Association, (of whk> Victor is a life-time honorary member) each presented him with a resolution from their respective organizations. The board adjourned for a time to allow Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance personnel Betty and Bob Begerow and Sue Ketchum to serve cake and punch to lhe guests at a recep- Miller-Lawrence engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Tom Miller of Hastings arc pleased lo announce the engagement of their daughter Shannon to Rick Lawrence, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lawrence of Dowling. Shannon will be a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School and plans to attend K.C.C. this fall. She is currently employed at K-rnart. Rick will be a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School. He is currently employed at the Bliss. A June 24. 1995 wedding is being planned to unit Rick. Shannon and their son Bret. Jameson-Horton to marry Sept. 23 . Bloomquists to mark golden anniversary The VXh wedding annivenary of br. and Mr» Donald Bkximquul of Pine Lake. Plainwell will be celebrated on Sunday. May 7. from 2 io 5 p.m. ai the Barry Township Hall. Dellon They were married May 1. 1945. Their three sons and wives are David and Bonnie Bloomquist. Otsego: Joseph and Sue Bloomquut. Cape Coral. Florida; and John Btoomqum. Delton There are three grand­ children and thi.-e great grandchildren. Dr Bloomqunl was a veterinarian at the Animal Clink. Monel Ave.. Kalamazoo and Mrs Bloomquist was an Early El teacher Clow-Allerding will wed Sept. 9 Mr. Duane Clow of Delton and Mrs. Pauline Clow of Hastings, are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Tamara Lynn Clow to Gregory Allen Aller­ ding. son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Allerding of Hastings. Tamara is a 1992 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently a full-time employee of Hex Fab m Hastings Gregory is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently a full-time employee of Hastings Fiberglass in Hastings. A September 9th wedding is being planned. GIRL. Michael Cason and Lon Bishop Cason announce the arrival of Elizabeth Grace, boro April 13. 1995 al Borgess Hospital. Kalamazoo. She weighed 6 lbs. 1 oz and was 18 ‘<6 inches long The proud grandparents are Richard ■’John" Bishop of Hastings and Al and Rita Cason of Cedar Springs Babcock-Bell to wed May 5 Mini Mine Babcock and Jeffery Eric Bell will exchange wedding vows on May 5. 1995. Mina is the daughter of Mel and Cindy Powell and Bud and Sheri Babcock of Delton She attends Kellogg Community College Jeff is the son of John and Diane Bell of Hastings and Jim and Donna Koiedica of Mar­ shall Jett also anends Kellogg Community College Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jameson, of Lake Odessa, are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter Kimberly Ann. to Chad Michael Horton, son of Jim and Brenda Newton of Hastings and Mike and Linda Hor­ ton of Wayland. Kim graduated from Lake *ood High School in 1990 and Davenport I usiness Col•ege in Grand Rapids in 1993 with an ad­ ministrative assistant degree. Kim is employed at Lincoln Electric in Grand Rapids and the Disney Store in the Woodland Mall. Chad is a 1991 Hastings High School graduate and is employed at Hastings Manufacturing Commpany and attends KCC, studying to be an electrician. Kim and Chad will be married on Sept. 23. 1995. GIRL. Proud parents Randy and Bonnie Adams, big brothers Jeremy and Ryan would like to announce the birth of Kasey Jo Adams, weighing 7 lbs.. I oz and 21 inches long. Bom at St Mary's Hospital at 8 25 a m on April 14. 1995 BOY. Zachary Remington Willcutt. bom at Butterworth Hospital on Wednesday. Apnl 19. 1995 at 3 46 p m to Donald and Monica Willcutt. weighing 5 lbs . 7 oz* and 17 inches long NE^JVS...by Catherine Lucas tion to honor Eckardt There were approx­ imately 25 people at the reception, including former Township Supervisor Wayne Kenney and Mrs. Henncy. Lucy Jordan, former township treasurer, and Carol Hewitt who served as township clerk during Henney’s tenure as supervisor. When the board re-convened. Supervisor Douglas MacKenzie allowed the guest of honor a few minutes to reminisce about his years in public service. Eckardt’s main com­ ment was that "There is a song and dance to go with everything." MacKenzie also presented a resolution honoring recently retired volunteer fireman Ron France for his 23 years of service to the township fire department. Tom Clark, township fire chief, reported the fire department had made 12 runs between March 15 and the date of the meeting. Jim Wickham was appointed assistant fire chief. Rick Bump was confirmed as fire cap­ tain and lhe fire chief was given permission to order necessary replacement gear within the budgeted amount and lo admit Kevin Neeley as an auxiliary fireman. The board told librarian Catherine Lucas that she has authority to stop neighborhood children from coming into the library on roller blade skates; so a notice will be posted to that effect this week. Wickham reported that most of the spring work has been done in the cemeteries. The board adjourned after completing the business of lhe evening. Most colleges and universities have com­ pleted the spring semester or quarter and Woodland college students are home for lhe summer breaks. Greg MacKenzie is home from Univesity of Michigan and has started working already. Sara Smith is home from Grand Valley and is working. She and Micah Steed will be married at Lakewood United Methodist Church in June. A wedding shower was held by Julie. Sarah. Maggie and Abby Dingerson for Smith al the Lakewood United Methodist Church fellowship hall Saturday morning. Each guest was asked to bring a wedding picture and in­ stead of a game, every guest who has been married was asked to tell about her wedding. I couldn’t find the one picture of Jim and me standing on lhe steps of either lhe court house or lhe First Methodist Church in Reno. Nev.. but the ladies seemed to find my story the most amusing. I don't think 1 will tell it again very soon. On Sunday nfternoon, the extended SmithRowlader family held a shower for Sara at the home of her parents. Dennis and Kathy Smith. The hostesses who planned the shower were her aunts. Jo Anne King and Janet Adams, but Janet was ill and not able to come at the last minute, so another aunt. Jeanie Shook helped at the event. Dick Heaven has announced that the pro­ gram al the l-akc Odess Area Historical Socie­ ty general meeting Thursday evening. May 11. will be Sharon Blanchard, who is an authority on American Indians. She talks about her ancestors, traditions and makes fry bread. This meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. in lhe dining room of Lake Manor in Lake Odessa. Last week and this week, the organizations that clean roadsides are doing the annual spr­ ing cleaning. I have noticed that several sec­ tions of highv ^y have full litter bags of dif­ ferent colors along the road to be picked up. The Woodland Eagles have been out and the youth of Zion Lutheran plan to do their sec­ tion next Saturday. 1 saw Gene and Nadia Rising at Carl's last week, so they are back from their winter quarters Also I have heard that Harold and Nel Stannard were at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday, so they have arrived from the California desert. More details about their winter adventures will be coming after I catch one of them. The "Watchband" held a concert at Lake wood United Methodist Church Sunday evening. Because I had spent the afternoon al Pennock, being treated for a reaction to medicine. I was unable to attend. I have been told there was a good crowd and the kids especially enjoyed the concert. Lots of lhe church youth got autographs of the musical pair at the fellowship and finger food time after the concert. When Karen Weinbrenner and I went to Grand Rapids to see one of my doctors and get the medicine that made me sick this time, we also went to Sam's and I was able to buy several books for the library. This week the library has nine newer "Goose Bumps" books by R.L. Stine that the middle reader children are mad about right now. And the library has the last series of American Girl books. This one is about Mol­ ly. who was an American Girl during World War 11. They won’t go out this week because I want to read each one of them and see if the author remembers the war years the same way Ido. Unless she was in southern California, liv­ ing under barrage balloons, heavy blackouts and constantly expecting a Japanese attack, and attended several drills of the Jr. Air Na­ tional guard. 1 doubt the stories will be too similar to what I lived through from age 13 to 18. Al Long Beach Polytechnic High School, we had to take one of three courses called "Mobilization of Woman Power" before we could graduate. One was about child care, which was the one I took. 1 felt that someday I might have some children but I couldn't see myself working no airplanes or being a telephone operator. 1 also saw and bought some adult books we have been needing while we were there. "The Book of Virtues" by William J. Bennett, which has been on the non-fiction best seller list for a year, was a decent price and I thought some library readers might still want to find out what it is all about. "Sanctuary." Faye Kellerman’s new Decker and Rina Lazuras detective novel, was available, and I have read if already. Moat of her books are fast moving and entertaining, with likeable characters at the center. So is this one. John Grisham’s newest, "The Rain­ maker." was another book that 1 bought for library readers. Several have already asked for it. I haven't gotten into it yet, so I know nothing about it except that it is by the most popular current writer and hit the number one spot on the best seller list the week it came out. Lawrence Sander’s new "McNally’s Trial" has turned out to ber much quieter and less violent than the previous McNally books, and 1 enjoyed reading it Friday morning. It has been carded and is one the new book shelf. Several people, including my daughter who lives in Georgia, had asked me if I had read "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" by John Berendt. I had found out that it is a non-fiction true crime book, a genre for which we have several readers, so I picked it up also. It reads like a very humorous novel and is set in Savannah, Ga. In fact, so far Savan­ nah itself is the real main character of the book andl am about half way through it. The writer is a current or past editor of the "New Yorker" and "Esquire" magazines, who decided to spend some time in Savannah and ended up living there for several yean, flying to New York when it was necessary. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public notice will be held by Prairieville Township Planning Commission on May 17, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, .0115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, In brief, the following: 1. Special Land Use Permit filed by Tom Guthrie of 7301 Milo Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 for a Campground, Farm Produce Market and Car Parking Area on a Temporary Basis on his farm property listed in the assessment roll as parcels 01243244X11-10 and 012-0244)11-00. 2. Special Land Use Permit filed by Chip Vickery of 97904-Mlle Rd., Plainwell, Ml 49080 for a home occupation to repair and sale of lawnmowers, rototlllers, snowblowers, and other small engines. The proposed repair shop is located in a 20 ft. by 24 ft. garage attached to the house. The property in question Is listed on the assessment roll as parcel 0124)104)04-20. 3. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. Winifred Gurd to mark 90th Winifred ‘'Winnie" Gurd will celebrate her 90th birthday on May 8. 1995. Winnie was bom in 1905 in Dayton. TN. She was 5 years old when her family moved to Michigan She lives with her husband, John Gurd. in Cedar Creek. Their children are Geraldine and Bob Clin­ ton. Margaret and Norman Armstrong and Mary and Glenn Gurd. We will celebrate her birthday with a card shower. Please send a card to 1921 Dowling Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. She would enjoy hearing from all her friends. All Interested persons are invited to be present or submit written com­ ments on these special land use permit applications at the address below. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and ser­ vices such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes oi printed material being considered at the hearing upon live (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Prairieville Township Planning Commission Elaine Van Niman, Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 4, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: I MOffTOAGE SALE MOWTQAGE FO*fCLOMJUt SALS MORTGAGE SALf — Defoult hot been mode in the condition* ci a mortgage mode by Mkhoel W. Slebetmo and Jonke Kay Slebetmo. hit wife, to First Federal of Mkhigon. Mortgagee doted August If. 1991, and recorded on August 22, 1991. in Liber 522. on pogo 37. lorry County Record*. Mkhigon on whkh mortgage there it claimed to bo due at the dote hereof the sum ci Ninety Five Thousand Nine Hundred Eight and X/100 Dollars (»95.901.X). Including interest at 9.75% per MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho* been mode in th*, condition* of a mortgage mode by Jon C. Bru* I ond Peggy J Bru*t. hutbond ond wife to Wafer field Financial Corporation, on Indiana Corpora lion Mortgagee doted September 20. 1991 ond recorded on September 24. 1991. in Libor 523. on page 914. Barry County record*. Michigan, and assigned by Mid Mortgage to UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS by on outgo men! doted September 20. 1991. ond recorded on September 24 1 991. in Uber 523. on pogo 919. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on whkh mor tgoge there i* claimed to be due of the date hereof the wn. of SEVENTY SIX THOUSAND NINE HUN DRED SEVENTY SEVEN DOLLARS ond 63 CENTS (576.977.63). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of rale contained in raid mor­ tgage ond the stolute in *uch case mode ond pro­ vided notice i* hereby given that raid mortgage will be foreclosed by c tale of the mortgaged premises. or tome part of them, at public vendue, of the Barry County Courthouse in Hatting*. Michigan at 11:00 a.m. o'clock on Thursday. June 15. 1995 Said premise* are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, ord ore described Under the power ol sole contained in raid mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cote mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a tale ol the mortgaged premise* or tome part of them, ot public vendue, at the east door entrance to the Court House in Hosting*. Mkhigon at 10:00 o'clock A.M.. Local Timo, on Moy 25. 1995. Said premise* are situated in the Township of Thomapple, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THAT FART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 8. TOWN 4. NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A FOINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION WHICH IS 335.0 FEET SOUTH 99 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH 260 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH 99 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 137.0 FEET FARALLEl WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 208 0 FEET FARALLEl WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH 99 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 208.0 FEET FARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAX) SECTION TO THE EAST LINE OF SA® SEC DON. THENCE NORTH 365 4 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SA® SECTION TO A POINT WHICH IS 4*5.0 FEET SOUTH FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 174. THENCE SOUTH 99 DEGREES 34 MINUTES WEST 398 90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEaST I /4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 14 TO A POINT WHtO; S 934 0 FEET EAST FROM THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 06 MINUTES X SECONDS WEST 832.7 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SA® SEC DON. THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 65 47 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THAT PART LYING EAST OF A LINE WHICH IS 33-0 FEET WEST FROM AND PARALLB WITH THE EAST LINE OF SA® SECTION AND ALIO OVER THAT PART LYING SOUTH OF A LINE WHICH IS 33.0 FEET NORTH FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION I.D. 008-14-008-012-00. During the twelve months immediately follow­ ing the tale, the property may be redeemed, ex­ cept that in the event that the property i* deter­ mined to bo abandoned purtuont to MCLA 600,324lo. the property may be redeemed during ite X day* immediately following the rale. Dated: March 22. 1995 rrni reoerai ot mtcntgon. morrgogee N. Mkhoel Hunter. (P29256) 1001 Woodword. I0W Detroit. Ml 48226 (5/11) Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 616­ 945-9554 to subscribe. Lots 119 ond IX of Fair Lake Pork Annex, accor­ ding to the recorded plat thereof a* recorded in Libor 4 of Plots Page 63. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of *uch rale, unless determined abandon ed In accordance with I940CL 600.3241a. in whkh cose the redemption period shall be X days from the date ol »uch tale Doted: Moy 4. 1995 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF INDIA NAPOLIS Trott and Trott. P.C. Attorneys ond Counselors 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File 495041614 (5/25) rue r*o. Estate of ROBERTA M WILLS Sociol Security No 384-62-5116 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by thl* hearing. TAKE NOTICE On Moy 18. 1995 ot 3:X p.m.. in the probate courtroom, Dolton. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Heidi Carpenter, re­ questing that Heidi Carpenter be appointed per­ sonal representative of Roberta M. Wilt*. Estate who lived at 11250 Manning Lk. Rd.. Dotton. Michigan ond who died December 16. 1994; and re­ questing also that the heir* at law of raid docoat ed be determined. Creditor* of the deceased ore notified that all claim* against the estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to bo’h the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon ths of the dote of publication of this notice. Notko is further given that the estate will then bo assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. April 25. 1995 Jeffrey Youngsmo (P4O393) 607 N. Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Holdl Corpenter 8426 DoHon Rood Delton. Mi 49046 (616)623-4535 (5/4) WINDOW SHOPPING! CALL PARAMOUNT FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE-BEST DUALITY... BEST SERVICE...GUARANTEED!!! Vi n 7 i whole House Full of windows E-Z FINANCING AVAILABLE FREE ESTIMATES Bay windows ^239extra 7 Windows $500 Each Per Month • Free Garden Window • Free Screens/Locks LEGAL NOTICES Nonce OF FOMCLOSUM SALI MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult hoi occurred in a Mortgage made by Harald H. Miller, a tingle man. to Pomelo Miller on July 15. 1992. recorded on March 2. 1995 Wt Uber 625. Page 845. Barry County Record*. No proceedings have been Instituted to recover any port of the debt, whkh there is now due thereon the principal sum of 127 863 50 The Mortgage will berigreclosed by a sole of the ---- —< - - L m pwoiic auviion , ,1--- - iu Ll-mo L------------■ 1oioawr. properiy. mgne*r for cash, c » Thursday. Juno 8. 1995 ot 2:00 p.m. local time, at the East front door of the Barry Coun­ ty Building. in the City of Hasting*. Michigan. The property will be sold *o pay the amount then duo on the Mortgage, ‘ogether with inferos» at 5 per­ cent. legal co»t*. attorney* foe*, ond alra any taxes or insurance that the Mortgog** pay* before the Solo. The property i* located in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. State ot Michigan, and is described os: A parcel of land in the Northwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 17; beginning ot a point on the centerline of Lindsey Rood which lie* due West 440.68 feet ond South II degree* 5030" West 901.93 feet from the East one-quarter post of raid Section 17; thence South 11 degree* 5030 West 224.81 foot thence South 89 degree* 5130" West 6«« 67 foot; thence North I degree 4730 ’ Woi 220 00 feet, thence North 09 degree* 5130 cost 672.68 feet to the point of beginning During the one (1) year immediately following me Sole the property may be redeemed PAMELA MILLER By Richard C Walsh Attorney for AAortgogoe WALSH 8 WALSH. P C. 133 W Cedar Street Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 Telephone: (616) 382-3690 Dated April 26. 1995 (5/25) Sensitive response Dear Ann Landers: Will you please use your influence and suggest to your readers that the appropriate response upon hearing that someone they know has AIDS is NOT "Oh. wow, how did you get it?" A discussion of how someone acquired any illness borders on gossip. The more humane response would be "How sad. Is there anything 1 can do to help?" Ann, in my case, the person who has AIDS is the father of my two teenage children. They are carrying the heavy burden of trying to balance their love for their father with the reaction of their peers when the news of his il­ lness becomes known at school. It would help if those who hear “the news" would remember that AIDS-infected in­ dividuals have families that must also struggle with this insidious disease. Please tell them. — Anywhere. Dear Anywhere. While curiosity about "who, what, why and where" is a normal response, sensitivity to the feelings of others should be the principal concern. Thank you for an opportunity to point this out. Hours long, pay low Dear Ann Landen: This letter is in response to "Harold in Madison, Wise.,” about young adults and their credit ratings. Most of us are in debt the day we graduate from college because we had to borrow money to go to school. Just because you are a college graduate does not mean you will get a good job. Most of us don't. We have college loans, we must buy food, and there's rem. Provide an outlet ' Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a column about the hazards of electrical appliances that might be dropped into a bathtub or sink. To expect people to unplug all appliances when not in use is very unrealistic. There is a better and safer way. The National Electrical Code requires that all ordinary baihroom outlets (and some others) "have ground-fault-circuit-interrupter protection" This applies to all new construction The ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) senses current that escapes out of the normal path, such as through you. and shuts off the power before it reaches a dangerous level. It is an easy matter to install one. One type replaces an ordinary outlet and can protect all * ^ree Thermo Glass * ^ree Trim Work MORTGAGE SALE - Moult ho* occurred in a Mortgog* mod* by K*nn*th E. G*hrman. a singl* man. and Tina M. Swanson, a singl* woman, to Omni Family Crodif Union, on February 5. 1991, r*cord*d on February 19. 1991 in Lib*r 511, pog* 9X. Barry County R*cord* No proc**dings hav* b**n instituted to recover any part ol th* d*b» which there is now du* th*r*on $10,584.74. Th* Mortgage will b* foreclosed by a Sale of the property, at public auction to th* highest bid*r. for cash, on Friday. Jun* 2. 1995 al 2 00 p.m. ot th* Ec»t front door of th* Barry County Courthouse, in th* City of Hasting*. Michigan Th* property will be sold lo pay the omounl th*n due on th* Mor­ tgage. together with interest at 11.5 p*rc*nt. legal cost*, attorney (•**. and alra any taie* or in­ surance that the Mortgagee pay* before the rale. Th* property it locaied in th* Township of Johnston, County of Barry. Michigan, and I* described as: Commencing ot th* West I /B post on th* South side of Section 22. thence North 29 rod* for the place of beginning, thence North on the West 1/8 line 22 rods to the center of Highway M-37. thence Easterly ond Southerly along the center of said Highway to a point directly East of the point of beginning, thence We*! to rhe point of beginning. Section 22. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. During th* six (6) month* immediately following th* sol*, th* property may be redeemed. April 77. 1995 John D Bradshow (P39813) Attorney for Mortgagee John D Bradshaw. P.C. 350 East Michigan Ave Suite 125 P O Bo* 50431 Barry. Ml 49005 (616)373-4400 (5/25) • Free Double Strength Glass paaaMOUNT IMPROVEMENTS Call Toll Free — 1 -800-288-4385 State License No. 2101109016 ‘Based on 6 Double Hungs • 1 Picture Window 1200 sq. in. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. t 1-HS-IflMEl * , , . , \ Gent of the Dey: There are two kinds of /. people in the world — those who do the work „ and those who take the credit. Try to be in the ’ first group. There is less competition there. ‘No Bones About If set for May 18 A presentation on osteoporosis. "No Bones About It.” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18. in the Pennock Hospital Physicians Center Conference Center. Speakers will be Dr. Kenneth Merriman, an orthopedist with the Hastings Orthodpedic Clinic; Cindy Lancaster, director of Pennock Hospital's dietary department, and Tammy Nemetz, an exercise physiologist and manager of the Pennock Health A Fitness Center. The f-cus will be on the increasingly impor­ tant and popular subject of osteoporosis, how it relates to lifestyle and what can be done sen­ sibly to decrease the problem Medical officials say there is quite a bit of new research going on in this area and some advances are being made in treatment. There is no charge for the presentation. Call 948-3125 for more information or to pre­ register. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING I I TC- RESIDENTS and PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public haartng concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on May 9,1995, commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. ■ K K । PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to be considered Include, In brief. the following: 1. A proposed amendment to Section 5 of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to establish regulations and procedures applicable to a rezoning application seeking the same rezoning of land which was denied by the Township Board in the 12 month period preceding the filing of the application ■] ■: I ; I 2. A proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to amend Section 13.3(B) of said Ordinance by adopting a new subsection 25 which establishes “storage rental units*' as a permitted uee in the “03" General Business District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance ■j I I and Zoning Map. along with the proposed amendments, are available for public examinetlon at the Rutland Charter Township HWI. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan 49056-9725, during the following hours: Monday 9W o'clock to noon and Thursday MX) o'clock to noon, from and after the publication of this Notice until and Including the date of the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Com I I I; I mission reserves the right to recommend changes In the proposed ordinances and to make Its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT, upon five (5) days notice to the Rutland Charter M B; I' Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessa.y, reasonable auxiliary aids and ser vices at the public tearing to individuals with disabilities. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address and telephone number shown below. All interested persons are invited to be present al the aforesaid time and place to take ■ ■ fl' I ■ I; pari in the discussions on the above proposed amendments. p ' RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49056-9725 (616) 948-2194 , . appliances plugged into that outlet. Another type can be installed at the power entrance. . replacing an ordinary circuit breaker. Some newer appliances come whh GFCIs already built in. I have seen approved GFCIs sold at dis- . count supply houses for under S10. Please tell your readers about this. — Engineer in Sun­ bury. Mass. Dear Sud.: I received hundreds of letters about that column, and 1 want to thank all who . wrote. I love the way my readers take care of one another. notice of FoercLotum: bale interest Rates Have Dropped! O-Money Down ____ Dear Ann Landers: Six months ago. I found myself confronted with a mess when 1 had to take over my aunt's health care. I had known she was hooked on sweepstakes, but I had no idea of lhe extent of her addiction When she was hospitalized. I handled her af­ fairs and was shocked at what had been going on. 1 found that "Aunt Catherine" had purchas­ ed dozens of CDs. hundreds of books and cassettes and over 60 VRC tapes She obtain­ ed them all through mail-order companies. My aunt does not own a VCR or CD player, but she said she planned to buy them as soon as she won the $5 million sweepstakes Many of the items Aunt Catherine bought had not been removed from lhe shipping car­ ions. The bills that had piled up were horren­ dous. She owned money lo record companies and jewelry stores and had signed up for 20 magazines that she could not possibly read since she is nearly blind. I also discovered she was sending money lo companies that entered her in their sweepstakes and to ocher companies that of­ fered to check and see if she had won any other sweepstakes. Of course, they all charge a fee for this "service." In addition. Aunt Catherine was involved in four foreign sweepstakes and two lotteries. During an 11-month period, she spent her entire income on these scams Until I took over her affairs. I had no idea what a huge industry these sweepstakes have become. Nor did 1 know how they entice peo­ ple to enter and buy merchandise. Please. Ann. warn your readers to be aware of what these companies do to senior citizens. They prey on naive and indigent elderly and print disclaimers in such fine print that even people with excellent eyesight cannot read them — Appalled in Oakland, Calif. Dear Oakland: Thank you for a letter tl.it could save a great number of readers a kx of money and some serious disappointment. If you are wondering how they get away with it, the answer is simple. These outfits have clever lawyers who check the language carefully and make sure the company is pro­ tected against being sued. As you pointed out, the disclaimers are in such small prim, they are extremely hard to read. My advice to one and all is this: Get-richquick offers are for suckers. And unfortunate­ ly. P.T. Barnum was right. There’s one bom every minute. Dr. Kenneth Merriman CALL NOW FOR FREE , MARBLE SILLS J ...with window purchase for sub structure. LIFETIME WARRANTY Offers for suckers phone and utility bills and medical expenses. Add to list car insurance, which is higher if you are under 25. We are competing for jobs that pay S6 an ! hour. That's what companies pay these days : because they know young people are ‘ desperate. Most middle-aged, career-oriented { people would be insulted to be offered S6 an • hour, but we jump at the chance. Most of us • work two and sometimes three jobs just to get by. When it comes lime to pay the bills, there-' is never enough money. We live from hand to mouth, which is nerve-racking. Something's got to give. I'm sure most young adults would agree that seven yeare of bad credit won't matter because it will be much longer than that before we will be able to afford a bouse, a car and major appliances. Our only hope is that the older generation will retire so we can get • their jobs and have a little stability in our lives. Please tell "Harold" that we are NOT ir­ responsible We are trying very hard, but it's much more expensive to be young than it used to be. — McAfee, NJ Dear NJ.: Thank you for writing a letter that a great many readers from 21 to 30 will relate to 1 still take the position that there are plenty of opportunities for young people today, but they are not easy lo recognize because they look an awful lot like hard work I I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 4, 1995 — Page 9 me to Time... American Legion Auxiliary turns 75 (Park vd By Joyce F. Weinbrecht 1979 started out with a cancelled meeting in January. In February. 3.500 memorial pop­ pies were ordered and 24 tote bags for resale were ordered at the Feb. 18 meeting. Brenda Colvin was announced as the Wolverine Giris’ State representative al the March 7 meeting. In April, three dozen more tote bags were ordered. It was decided that it was again time to revise the standing rules. At the May 2. 1979. meeting, two dozen paring knives were ordered for resale. Dorothy Gronewcld donated a hot dogger and a pop cooler for use al bingo. Viking retirees were served a dinner on June 23. Ruth Ashby of Hickory Comers installed the 1979-1980 officers on July 11. At the Aug. I meeting it was announced that Giris’ Slate will be held at Central Michigan in 1980. The cost of the week will be SI20. There were no minutes available for Oc­ tober or November 1979. On Dec. 5, they sent $10 to Remember-a-Vet. 1980 started with a cancelled meeting, no reason was noted. At the Feb. 6 meeting. Glenn Ainslie who was running for com­ mander of Department of Michigan, visited the auxiliary meeting to ask for help to raise the money needed for his campaign. Also. 3.500 poppies were ordered at this meeting. In 1980-1981 the Lawrence J. Bauer post budding underwent considerable remodeling and expansion, which interrupted the usual routines for several months. There are no minutes for March and April of 1980. At the May 7 meeting it was an­ nounced that Robin Keller had been selected as the Giris’ Slate representative. No June minutes were available. In July, a Legxj member of the Lawrence J. Bauer Post. Glenn Aimlie. was elected to the office of Department of Michigan Commander. There were no minutes for August 1980. At the Sept. 3 meeting. Evelyn Curtis was elected to fill the president* chair. A bakeless bake sale was lield for Julie Landon who had lost her mobile home in a windstorm. A total of $100 was donated. In November, the unit purchased a used refrigerator for $135. There were 75 members. In December 1980 the unit sent $25 to the American Legion Villa for their Christmas W. S25 for the coffee fund and $10 to Remember-a-Vet. No meetings were held in January and February of 1981. In March, Susan Picking was announced as the 1981 Giris’ State representative. Vietnam Veterans Day was planned for July 4. At the April 1. 1981. meeting the auxiliary agreed to help with this. They also purchased some fur­ niture for the lounge from Casey Kruger. The annual birthday dinner was held on March 14, 1981. in the traditional manner. On May 2. a Commander’s Testimonial Dinner was held at the American Legion Vflla. Lawrence J. Bauer and Auxiliary Unit No. 45 were invited to prepare the large room at lhe villa, which included giving it a coat of paint, decorating the tables and handling ticket sales and other tasks as lhe commander being honored was Commander Glenn Ainslie from Post No. 45. There was a dance floor added to the base­ ment recrearioo area. The auxiliary purchased an American Legion emblem to be worked in­ to the tiles on the Hoor. On Memorial Day. the auxiliary joined the legion marching in the parade. They also marched in the Summerfest parade Aug. 29. On Aug. 8. Pat Ulrich resigned from the of­ fice of president and Lucille Kruger who was first vice president, was asked to fill out the term. Melody Guthendge resigned as secretary at the Sept. 2 meeting and Eleanor Merrick finished out her term. Al the Oct. 7 meeting, the unit voted to donate $100 to the legion for the annual Veterans* Day Dinner in November. At the Evelyne Curtis Hecht and Louis Barlow at the 1978 annual birthday dinner and dance. Esther Fett who put in many volunteer hours at the V.A. Hospital, Battle Creek. She was known as the "Poppy Lady" In the City of Hastings Nov. 4 meeting, dues were raised lo $10.50 for senior members and to $1.25 for junior members. Life memberships were given to Lillian Clark and Zela Cort right. In December, they sent $10 to the Remember-aVet. No minutes were available for December 1981. There was no meeting in January 1982. At the Feb. 3 meeting, the unit ordered 4.000 memorial poppies. Lisa Pawn was announced as the 1922 Giris’ State representative Cindy Hubert was the alternate. The birthday dinner was held March 15 in the traditional manner. Members were reminded at the meeting on April 20 that the Club Room was closed to auxiliary members on meeting nights from 8 p.m. until their meeting was closed. At the May 5 meeting, $500 was earmarked to be used to purchase a new stove for the kit­ chen. Clarence Kruger was commander. Lucille Kruger was president. Auxiliary members again joined in the Memorial Day parade. There were no minutes for June 1982. At lhe July 7 meeting it was decided to advance $225 to department convention delegates. Richard Kenfield. House Committee Chair­ man. visited the Aug. 4 meeting, asking for marchers for the Octobcrfest parade. Com­ mander Frank Weinbrecht visited the unit at the Sept I meeting to discuss upcoming legion projects. At the Oct. 6 meeting. $15 was sent to Four Chaplains. $10 to the United Fund. $10 was donated for the Children and Youth Fund in memory of Doris Bell. At the Nov. 17 meeting, a Mary Kay Party wasa held for social night. Jean Slocum was the hostess. At the meeting of Dec. 1. $10 was given to American Lung Association and $25 to the Coldwaler Regional Center, as well as $15 to Remember-a-Vet. The Children's Chnstnu»s Party was held oo Dec. II. 1982. a joint effort with lhe legion. Terry McClandish was chairman. The kitchen was opened on Friday nights before the Friday night euchre games At the Jan. 3 meeting. 1983. members were reminded that anyone who hadn't paid their dues by Jan. 31 would loose their continuous membership status. 4.000 poppies were ordered for the 1983 poppy days. The birth­ day dinner held on March 8 was prepared and served by the V.F.W of Nashville. The legion and auxiliary put on the V.F.W. birth­ day dinner on April 6, 1983. There wasn’t a meeting held in May. Teresa Barry was the Wolverine Giris' State representative. The meeting wasn’t held on Sept. 7 due to a lack of a quorum. In October, they had sold $2,100 worth of advertisements for a new cook book and ordered 4Q0 books for sale. Each advertiser was to receive on free cook book. Zoe Conrad. Alma Larsen and Marguerite Beckwith were appointed to the Legion Kit­ chen Committee. Frank Weinbrecht was the Legion Commander. They sent $15 to Four Chaplains and $10 to the United Fund. The V.A. Hospital Gift Shop was open Nov. 7-10. The unit supported this effort with both gifts and with volunteer help. A new drapery to be used on the unit charter when a member dies, was purchased. There were no minutes for January. February and March 1984. They were meeting, however, and doing business as usual. They gave the Legion Village $300 for roof repairs, the coffee fund and draperies when they met on April 4. They also purchas­ ed 100 bottles of vanilla for resale. Zoe Con­ rad was poppy chairwoman. Shari Maurer was the Wolverine Girls’ State representative for 1984 Lucille Kruger was elected president. Don Sherk was the commander.. They had a booth, jointly, with the legion at the Barry County Fair. The organization had a joint booth at Summerfest in August. At lhe Aug. 22 meeting, the prx e of the cook books was lowered to $2. Thai fall they ordered 3,500 memorial poppies for 1985. In November, they sent $10 to the American Lung Association and $10 to Four Chaplain. They marched with lhe legion in the Christmas parade on Dec. 3. They held a Christmas party and played euchre and had a $5 gift exchange on Dec. 28. There was no meeting on Jan. 2, 1985. but on Jan. 8. there was a joint meeting to discuss holding bingo as a joint function rather than just being a legion project. They set up the rules al this meeting. However, it was deter­ mined that this couldn't be done due lo the license being issued to the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion. The auxiliary would need to get their own license and put on their own bingo game, separate from the legion on a dif­ ferent day. The unit sent the villa $50 for video games and $50 for their coffee fund, as well as $50 for their general fund. There was no February meeting in 1985. The annual birthday dinner and dance was held on March 16. The price of $7 per person covered the dinner and dance On April 1. the legion and auxiliary prepared and served the Nashville V.F.W. their birthday dinner. Pop­ py days were May 16-18 $500 was deposited in a savings account toward future remodeling of the kitchen. Dick Kenfield was commander of the legion and Lucille Kruger was unit president. At the July 3 meeting, it was decided to grant Life Membership to any member who reached the 50-year membership mark There was a plea for marchers for Summerfest in August. No note as to whether anyone volunteered. The October meeting was held on the 3rd. They sent $10 to Christmas Seals. The secretary and treasurer had both resigned over the summer. Eleanor Merrick was placed as secretary to finish the term and Lucille Kruger, filled the secretary position. Al the Nov. 6, meeting. $10 was sent to Four Chaplains and at the Dec. 4. 1985. meeting it was decided to give $50 for high school band uniforms. $10 to Love Inc. and $10 to Remember-a-Vet. The idea for an "avenue of flags" at Fort Custer National cemetery was becoming a plan. Auxiliary Unit No. 45 sent $10 to Fort Custer to help with this project. At the Feb. 19. 1986. meeting 4,000 Memorial poppies were ordered and $20 was sent to the "Walk for Warmth" project. The birthday dinner held March 16 cost $5 per person. There was no meeting April. Jackie Barry was s ’’ected to attend Wolverine Giris* Slate. Business at the June 4 meeting included ad­ ding unit dates lo the Hospice calendar for $6. Pearl Ainslie was elected president and Zoe Conrad was elected tresurer. On July 8, Beverly Crissman. Past District President, in­ stalled the 1986-1987 officers. There was a joint meeting with the legion post on Aug. 12 and a joint dinner on Sept. Evelyne Curtis Hecht who was president of Unit No. 15 for three terms, was president of 4th District and has held nearly every office and committee chair in the organization. 17. held in honor of the Boys’ State and Giris’ State At lhe Sept. 3 meeting, a penny collection was started to be given to lhe Hastings Public Library at the end of the year. Also, a mystery prize donation and drawing for the prize wasa to be held at the end of each meeting. At the Jan. 21. 1987. meeting 4.500 pop­ pies were ordered for May poppy days. The annual birthday dinner was a potluck, there was a 50-50 drawing held. President Pearl Ainslie passed away April 27. 1987. and lhe charter was draped in her memory on May 6. In June the unit sent $10 to lhe Watermelon Festival to be held at the V.A. Hospital. There was no meeting in July. At the August meeting, it was decided to drop the Mystery Prize drawings but the pen­ ny collection for lhe library continued. Jennifer Skidmore had attended Wolverines Giris' State in June. She was one of the guests of honor at a dinner held Oct. 14. There was no meeting in November, but December found the unit very bush. They sent $50 to Veterans Christmas Gifts for the V.A. Hospital in Battle Creek and $10 to Four Chaplains. $50 went to the Grand Rapids Veterans Facility. $50 the Legfon Villa Cof­ fee Fund and $50 to Legion V illage General Fund. Six past presidents entertained past president Mae Schultz at dinner to celebrate her 90th birthday. Commander Frank Weinbrecht and Casey Krugcr visited the Dec. 2 meeting to talk about surting to hold bingo again. The aux­ iliary agreed to help with bingo. Betty Dalhauscr and Shirley Reid were appointed to the surf-up committee. At the Jan. 28 meeting, the unit ordered 4,500 memorial poppies and reduced the price of the cook books to 50 cents each. There was no meeting in February 1988. At lhe March 2 meetings they revised the standing rules. The annual birthday party for the legion was held on March 12. 1988. and the traditional $100 gift was given. There was no meeting in April. Al lhe May 4. meeting. $100 was sent to the V.A. Hospital in Battle Creek towad a new sound system. A collection for Hospice was to be taken at the end of each meeting. Jennifer Temby was chosen as the Wolverine Giris’ State Representative for 1988. On Memorial Day 1988. the legion began to build an Avenue of Flags at River­ side Cemetery. The auxiliary gave $100 toward the flag holders for the avenue. (To be Continued) PTw CENTURY 21‘ Home You Need ’ Setter’s Kit. Right now your local CENTURY21 office would like to help support you through the selling process That 's why we re offering a special Home Sellers Kit. The kit includes a To Move t-ideo on preparing your home for sale, selling and mining guides, change ofaddress cards and otherpractical items to help you get mating When you're selling your home. its nice to know you tv got a shoulder to lean on Contact your participating CENTURY 21 office or call 1-ROCE449-2S22 todayfor more detail* This Box. Commander Frank Weinbrecht looks on as Jim Pierce and Dean Hillwork on remodeling tne Legion Han Aug. 4, 1980. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 4, 1995 B&l Pool League winners LEGAL NOTICE SHOOT FOMCLMUM SALE MO.TGAGT SALE — Delovll boy been mode In th* conditions ol o mortgog* mod* by GENE C. ZANOf A SINGLE MAN to FIRST OF AMERICA BANK MICHIGAN N.A.. THE UNITED STATES OF 407 BARRY COUNTY RECORDS Michigan on hundred Maly IM ond 31 '100 Oollor. ($33,164 31). including Intvrmt ot 8.625% p*r annum, with ad- Special awards went to the following pool players for special skills. Karon Hoffman (from left) lor sinking he eight ball on the break, Nancy Perry lor running the table Donna Skinner for two table runs, J D. lor a table run and Linda Smith tor a table rtn' Said pr*mi»*» or* situot*d in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN Barry County Michigan ond or* d**cnb*d m Okk< Towne Tavern I won the trophy lor winning the season with 183 points Members of the team Include (Brat row from left): Verna Brown, Kristi McIntyre md Jonesey. Second row: Janet ■J D.’Decker.------------------Betty MacIntyre. ~ Rita — ’Hiary'------Wilson and OTTI sponsor Bruce Frank. Wmt. 149.51 »•*<; th*nc* North 09’483O East to South 2085.71 f**t along th* North and South 1/4 of sard Section for plac* of beginning th*nc* South 38*51' Wmt. 742.71 f**t along th* Northerly Nonh 51 *08' Wmt. 320.00 f**t; th*nc* North 39*1 T Em I. 170.00 fmt th*nc* South 51 *08’ Emt. 320.00 DATED Moy 3. 1995 FIRST OF AMERICA BANK MICHIGAN. N A. 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Ml .9333 Tax toll No. OS-16 2*0005 00 0vr.no the tlx (0) month, immmtioiely iollowms and apply today. bo obondoood pvr.vont to MCIA 600 32.10, the properly moy bo redeemed dvrinp the X doyy rmmediately following th* sol*. Dat*d at Detroit, Mkhigon. Morch 24. 1995. consolidation, a new car or boat. the east line of Willson Drive of Willson's Plot of COMMON SENSE LOANS AND CARDMILES <X OLD KENT Common Vcmc Uncommon Service* CQLD4MT Sue Randall T. L*Vms*ur (P41712) Attorney for Assign** P.O Box 24021 Detroit. MJ 48224 (3131886-5555 (5-A) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 4, 1995 — Page 11 Lakewood CROP Walk attracts 87 participants HOTKt TO KNMXTS Of BAMY COUNTY Notice i* hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board ol Appeal* will conduct c public hearing for the following. CASE NO. V-8-95 — Kevin and Constance Krupp (applKont*) LOCATION At 6968 Garbow Rd on the NE cor PURPOSE Requesting o variance to erect a CASE NO. V-9-9S — Doyle E. Smith, (opplicont) LOCATION 11W6 Morth Rd on the North *,de of parcel of lond with a imoller lot area than allowed. Veteran walkers Ralph and Mildred Townsend (on the right) of Woodland Township pose with Dr. Richard Barnett, Rev. Emmett Kadwell and Von Goodemoot as they start their slx-mlle walk for CROP. CAM HO. V-IO-VS - Soden ond Kolb. All. (property owner.), Nellie Cog,well, (representotlvo). LOCATION Acroa* from 499) Winans Dr. on the ruxeost Reqoevllng o vorionce io erect a denxhed oaouory building cloeer io the rood than a1 Lowed MEETING DATE Moy 16. 1995 TIME; 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room In the Court* and Low Building ot 220 West Court Stroaf. Hotting*. Michigan and place. the Planning OH ice. Hee. KO W. State St.. Mkhigon during the hour, ol ' Conrad and Agnes Krammin of the Woodgrove Parish In Coats Grove tpake the slx-mlle trek In the Lakewood CROP Walk. Vohaaeer walken numbering 87 represen- Cootnl Uniled Methodist Church for their an- UM $7 JOO. The Rev. Harrison Hockwater of Sunfield UMC offered the opening prayer and Chair­ man Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood UMC in Woodland Township gave the sendoff. Pastor Geri Litchfield of Woodland was in charge of of the designated amounts, a bell was rung so the room was rather '■ding-a-ling” for a time. E. W. Bliss of Hastings is one of the many companies in the state which offer to match donations. Vivian Rairigh gathered pledges of $279 from his fellow retirees, so the Bliss matched that portion of his pledges. Dr. Richard Barnett needed a second sheet for pledges, many secured from his fellows in the medical profession, for walking lhe ro«i»e carrying his golf bag which was vivid red and made a bright spot for those behind him dtviduals with disabilities at the Harry Adrounie honored for 80th birthday Among those honoring H-rry Adrounie (second from right) at his 80th birthday party Saturday at the Hastings American Legion post were (from left) State Senator Loren Bennet. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray and State Rep. Terry Geiger. More than 100 people showed up to wish Adrounie well. He is vice chairman of the Hastings Planning Commission and chairman of the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee. year included numbered signs on buildings •nd posts along the lO-kilometer route. Many streets north of M-50. While registrar* Marge Rairigh of Woodland. Jo Raines. Leslie Litchfield of Woodland and Pastor Luchfieid did their tabulating, the runner* tn the group made their MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION responded to the invitation to walk. The chief* daughter. Jordan, was likely the youngest on the route. Many Barry County residents were in the Walk. Among them were Conrad and Agnes Krammin of Woodgrove Parish, several from Zion Lutheran in Woodland Township, Woodland UMC and others. 32 ing in first followed by Eric Lass and Mike Can of Lake Odessa. Karen Litchfield drove the relief car in case anyone could walk no farther Three members of the Lake Odessa PUBLIC NOTICE Herbicide Program The Michigan Department ol Transportation hereby provides notice to the public, and property owners adjacent to state highways, of the 1995 Herbicide Application Program for roadside right-of-way within Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren Counties. 32 Happy Birthday! •eit on hand with their equipped vehicle. T-shirts emblazoned with the CROP emblem were earned by 53 of the walkers for Love, your wife & kids pledges of $100 or more were earned by 26. including repeat walker caninc Bingo who thres at Si. Edward's rectory, along with Fr. Tom Boufford. Each time at registration when 32 May 5th 32- 32 32 32 • 32 • 32 • 32 • 32 • 32 • Applications will be made for control of (1) Vegeta­ tion in front of guardrails, (2) noxious and broadleaf weeds in turf areas and. (3) vegetatlor. growing through paved shoulders and median barriers and (4) wood vegetation (brush) within clear zones. All applications will be ground or foliar applied utlllz-1 Ing vehicular mounted fixed boom or hand gun equipment. The following herbicides will be tank mixed for each application. Guardrail. NO STANDING Neuromuscular disease can say no running, walking, standing — NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings C-ity Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 22, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, to Determine the Necessity of a Downtown Parking Assessment District. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, or call 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay ser­ vice 1-800-649-3777/945-2468. Sharon Vickery City Clerk even breathing. Help MDA help millions of Americans say yes to full healthy lives. Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 PUBLIC NOTICE The Hastings City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Monaay, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall, at 520 W. South, Hastings, Michigan. Said meeting is to hold a public hearing on the proposed Historic District, and for public comments about the proposed Historic District. Written comments will be received at the Hastings City Cleric's Office, 102 S. Broad­ way, Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the City Cleric of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway or call 616-945-2468. Sharon Vickery City Clerk Shoulder Brush: Roundup (Glyphosate) and Penduleum (n-O-ethylpropyl) -3, 4-dlmenthyf -2, 6-dinitrobenzeneamine; Pendimethalin; CL92. 553 Roundup (Glyphosate) and Penduleum (N- (1-ethylpropyt) -3. 4-dlmethyl -2, 6dinitrobenzeneamine; Pendimethalin; CL92.553 Garton 3A trictopyr 3,5,6-trichk>ro-2pyridnyloxyacetlc acid, as the trlethylamine salt. A surfactant, Cltry-Plus or Clde-Kick (100% D'Llmonene) will be used with all applications. A drift control agent, 41-A (Polyacrylamide and Polysaccharide) or More (polyvinyl Polymer) will also be used as needed in all spraying operations. LOCATIONS All guardrail sections on state highways (I, US and M Routes) in Allegan. Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren Coun­ ties. Application will be made between May 8,1995 and July 1, 1995. Shoulder spray will be applied to 1-196 and US-31 In Allegan County and US-31 (new road) in Berrien County and US-12 In Berrien and Cass Counties; median barrier on 1-94 in Kalamazoo County and 1-194 in Calhoun County; overpasses along US131 In Allegan and Kalamazoo Counties; US-31 In Allegan County; M-63 in Berrien County; and US-12/M-60 in Cass County. Application will be made between June 1 and October 27,1995 Brush spray will be applied to selected locations on 1-196 in Allegan, Berrien and Van Buren Coun­ ties; M-40 and 43 in Van Buren County; I-94 In Berrien, Van Buren and Kalamazoo Counties; M-99 In Calhoun County; and US-12 in Berrien County. Application will be made between June 1 and October 27. 1995. All applications will be made by certified ap­ plicators employed by the Department of Transpor­ tation. For further information contact: John Cape. Resource Specialist Michigan Department of Transportation 1501 E. Kilgore Road Kalamazoo, Ml 49001 Phone (616) 343-3054 This notice is published per Regulation 637 Act 171, Public Acts of 1976, as amended . . . ,-----------------------------------,--------- wy. Indlwdool. with dludvllne. requiring ouelUor. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 946-4091 (S/4) NOTICE of PUBLICATION TITLE JOB TRAINING PLANS Notice is hereby given that the Private Industry Council and Chief Elected Officials of the Barry, Branch and Calhoun Service Delivery Area have developed Job Training Plans tor the Program Year 1995 provided under Titles IIA and IIC ot the Job Training Partnership Act and Title III of the Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Assistance Act. The Title IIA Job Training Plan describes the activities and services for the plan period which are designed to serve targeted segments of the economically disadvantaged population who are experiencing barriers In obtaining employment. Funding requested is $887,146, for the period of July 1,1995, through June 30,1996. The activities planned are: 1) Objective Assessment; 2) Occupa­ tional Skills Training; 3) On-the-Job Training; 4) Basic Skills/Employment Motivation; and 5) Work Experience. The projected number of persons to receive job training services under the Title IIA Ran Is 225. The Title IIC Job Training Plan describes the activities and services for the plan period which are designed to serve targeted segments of the economically disadvantaged youth population, ages 16-21. Funding requested Is $4*6.191, for the period of July 1,1995, through June 30,1996. The program will serve 50% out-of school and 50% in-school youth. The planned activities Include: 1) Objective Assessment; 2) Entry Emplpyment Experience; 3) Limited Internships In the private secter; 4) Yeuth Employment Competency Train­ ing; 5) Occupational Skills Training; and 6) Job Development and Placement Services. Approxi­ mately 103 youth will be served. The Pile III Job Training Ran describes the activities and senrices which are designed to serve 146 workers dislocated as a result of plant closings or mass layoffs. Funding requested Is $511,722, for the period of July 1, 1995, through June 30, 1996. The planned activities are: 1) Objective Assessment; 2) Basic Readjustment Senrices; 3) Occupational Skills Training; 4) Onthe-Job Training; and 5) Racement Assistance. The Job Training Ran also includes mechanisms to facilitate "rapid response" In the event of local layoffs and plant closings. The Piles IIA, IIC and III Job Training Rans are available for Inspection al major public libraries in Barry, Branch and Calhoun Counties. The Ran will be available lor public review al the Barry County Building, Clerk's Office, 220 West State Street In Hastings, 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In Branch County, the Ran can be inspected at the Branch County Building, County Clerk's Office, 31 Divi­ sion Street in Coldwater, between the hours of 9:00 a_m. and 5:00 p.m. The Job Training Ran will be available for public review between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Calhpun County Building, Clerk's Office, 315 West Green Street In Marshall, In accordance with the Americans with Disabili­ ties Act (ADA), the information contained in the Job Training Pta." will be made available in alternative format (large type, audie tape, etc.) upon special request received at the ptflce listed below. Questions and comments are to be directed In writing to the Private Industry Council andfor Chief Elected Officials, in care of Mid Counties Consortium, P.O. Box 1574, Battle Creek, Michigan 49016. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 4. 1995 Hastings shut out by strong Harper Creek baseball squad, blanks Marshall 10-0 Hastings' Josh Hanford sent a double through the gap in the sixth inning to break up a no hitter by Harper Creek left-hander Dan Miller. Tuesday It was the only hit recorded by lhe Saxon varsity baseball team in the 10-0 shut out in the Twin Valley contest. "All in all. we didn't play a bad ball game." said coach Jeff Simpson. "Our de­ fense played errorless ball, but we just didn't get the bat on lhe ball like we have done be­ fore." Simpson said the young Saxons will have games like this where they will encounter a pitcher like lhe tall, lanky lefty Miller, and will be unable to connect with the ball. Jared Nichols took the loss for Hastings, giving up nine runs on eight hits, walking four and striking out two. Tom Moore came on in relief and pitched the final 1 2/3rds innings of the six-inning game He gave up one run on three hits. The Beavers had a pair of solo homers off Hanfonl. "It's not that he pitched a bad game, be­ cause he didn't. Simpson said. "Harper Creek had their hitting shoes on and once in a while a pitcher will have a game where he gets hit." Andrew Courtright was 2-2 with three runs bailed in and Chad Greenfield went 2-3 with one RBI - the game winner, as Hast­ ings defeated league-foe Marshall. Friday night. 10-0. In lhe mercy rule-shortened game Friday, Greenfield slammed his RBI single in the bottom of the fifth innir.g when Hastings was already leading 9-0. The Saxons plugged away at the Marshall pitcher scoring three runs in the first inning, three more in the second, two in the third and one each in the fourth and fifth Innings. "We got excellent pitching from Jon Lawrence," said Simpson. "It was one heck of a game against last season's state quarter finalist team." Lawrence, a sophomore earned his second win of the season, going the distance, scat­ tering four hits and striking out four. He didn't walk any of the Redskin batters. Hastings belted out eight hits in lhe game with Ryan Casteleir. going 1-1 with one run scored and a pair of RBIs. Dan Sherry was 1-3 with two runs scored and Hanford baiting an opposite field double, scoring two runs and one RBI. "Il was a big game for us." Simpson said. "Our kids put the bat on the ball and we played good defense - not as good as we played against Lakeview, but we were doc loo bad." The Saxons are 1-2 in the Twin Valley and host Sturgis for a doubleheader tonight (May 4) and are on lhe road to Lakeview, Tuesday. Delton boys dominating KVA track hosts Delton relays Friday, May 5 The Delton boys track team upped its record to 3-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Asso­ ciation, Monday, with a 91-46 win over Kalamazoo Christian. The Panthers showed strength and depth across lhe board with the exception of the hurdle events, in which the Comets took both. Link Pape, Ryan Dawe and Antonio Liceaga each had double wins in individual events. Pape won die shot put with a throw of 49 feet 7.75 inches and lhe discus with a dis­ tance ot 135 feet. 43 inches. Dawe look the 100-meter dash al 11.33 seconds and lhe 200-meters al 23.17 seconds Uceaga won lhe 3200-meter run al 10:04.95 and the 1600-meter run al 4:44.88. Gary Fisher won the 800-meter run at 2:06.27. Ben Hanekow woo lhe pole vault with a climb of 11 feet. 6 inches and Troy McCarty woo lhe high jump clearing 6 feet. 2 inches. The Panthers showed superior strength, winning all four relay events The 400- meter sprint relay team of Chad Lenz. Jason Kimbrough. Travis Williams and Dawe finished with a time of 46.86 sec­ onds. the 800-meter team of Lenz, Nicbolai Jacobs. Fisher and Dawe won with a time of 1:36.84, the 1600-meter team of Fisher. Kimbrough. Marty Blanchard and Lenz won at 3:44.4 and the 3200-meter team of Fisher, Jacobs, Clay txxiden and Liceaga were tope at 8:403. Finishing second for the Panthers were Jesse Young in lhe high jump. James Slbberson in lhe shot put and discus, Ben Annen in the 110-hurdles, Lenz in the 400-meter dash. McCarty in the pole vault and Clay Louden in lhe 800-meter run. The learn will host the Delton Relays. Friday and travel to Battle Creek Pcnnfield. Monday for another KVA meet. Chris Miller steals second in the 10-0 win by Hastings over Marshall. Friday Hastings softball team falls in league contest to Harper Creek Doubles by Denise Heath. Rachel Young and Amanda Jennings weren't enough to lift the Hastings vanity softball team over Harper Creek. Tuesday. The teun fell to the Twin Valley foe 8-2. The Lady Saxons scattered six hits over seven innings, while lhe Lady Beavers earned only seven off of losing pitcher Jen­ nings. Howefer, coach Richard Nauta said Harper Creek put lhe hits together when it needed the runs and had runners in scoring position. This was the first league loss for lhe Sax­ ons. who now fall to 2-1 in lhe Valley. Jenninp pitched 1 solid game after the team gave up four runs in the first inning: She had three strike outs and walked only two. < The Saxons scored both of their runs the sixth inning. < "We will fight back after this game." Nauta said. "Il's a ’ough league and we will be there in the end." The Saxons are 12-4 overall. The team will host Sturgis tonight (May 4) for a Twin Valley double beader and travel to Lakeview. Tuesday. Get a Tax Break.. Saxon tennis team takes two league wins In the shut out of Hillsdale. Storms. Damian deGoa al No. 2 singles. Clay Edger al No. 3 singles and Robbe all won is straight sets. The No. 1 doubles team of Scott Long arxl Casey King, the No 2 doubles team of Mike Kroeger and Jason Beeler and the No. 3 team of Ben O’Mara and John DeWitt also won In straight sets. Storms won 6-1, 6-1. deGoa woo 6-1.4­ 6.6-4. Edger won 6-1.6-2 and Robbe won 6-3.6-0. The No. 1 doubles team woo 6-3.6-0 and the No. 2 team woo 7-5. 2-6,6-3. The Hastings vanity tennis team defeated Marshall 6-1, Thursday and Hillsdale 7-0. Friday to up its season record to 2-2 and Twin Valley record to 2-1. The team also ted for tilth at lhe Allegan Invitation with No. 1 singles player Mike Storms and No. 4 singles Jim Robbe winning their respective nights. Robbe. who is currently 9-0 In match and tournament play, bested Josh Morris of Al­ legan 7-5. 7-6 to take the flight champi­ onship and Storms defeated Rod Rahinu of West Onawa lo a marathon 6-3, 2-6. 7-6 match. • Donate Your Vehicle! Call (800) 678-LUNG I Help fight the #3 killer... lung disease A AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. 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Donhey basketball is played with four donkeyx rod riders oo each team, but is otherwise .he same as a regular game. The parents of the .ugh school seniors and lhe senior fund-raising committee are sponsoring the event lo raise money for the all-night senior party on graduation night. Advanced ticket sales are al a reduced price and can be purchased al Boomtown Sound and Video or from parents of the high school seniors. Advanced ticket prices are 54 for adult (56 al the door) and S3 for grade school children and senior citizens (54 at the door). Preschoolers are admitted free. For more information contact Sally Sorenson at 945-5832. Bowling Scores Monday Mixers Hastings Bowl Sisl-rs 77-55: Three Ponies Tack 76-56; Michelob 75^-5616: TM Lassies 71-61: Mr Bruce’s 69h-62n; Rowdie Giris 68Vl-63H; Hardier Tours 67-65. Girrbachs 64-68: Unique Washtub Duo 5816-7316; Jo's Bookkeeping 56-76. 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Tiley 191; L. Barnum 189; D. Bammus 182: S. Sanborn 168; M. Bnggs 167; P. Freeman 162; D. Snyder 151. Mens High Games and Series — J. Bar­ num 250-608. D. Vickers 241-590. K Lambeth 206-560; J De Last 203-549; K Bushec 200-532; M Tilley 226-519; B Remz 176-515; J. Bartimus 199-508; S. Sanborn 214-507; W Fnend 180-494; R. Snyder II 182-487; R. Craven 177-484. D Fnend 183; R Swift 182; G Snyder 181; R Snyder III 169 Dwfoult ho* occurred tn the condition* of a mortgoga made by Terry A. Thorington and Julie D. Thortagton. hutbond ond wtf« . mortgagor. to the State lank of CoJedomo a M chtgon bonking cor­ poration of 627 E. Mom St.. f aUdorta. Ml 49316. mortgagee, by a mortgage doted February It. 1994. recorded in the Office of Register of Deed* for tarry County, on March 4, 1994, in liber 599. page 01. tecouse of soid default, the mortgagee ho* declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due ond payable forthwith. 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Tuesday and placed sixth in the Otsego Relays, Saturday. In lhe Twin Valley meet against Sturgis, the l^ady Saxons had strong showings in the dhtance events, hurdles and spnnts. Emily Dipert won both the 100- and 200meter sprints with times of 14.3 and 28.6 seconds. Andrea Dryer won both the 110and 300-meter hurdles in times of 17.0 and 51.3 seconds respectively. The 400-meter sprint relay team of Beth Sonsmith. Andrea Dreyer. Sarah McKinney and Dipert won the event with a time of 54.2 seconds. Dreyer. Anne Burgbdoff. McKinney and Dipert were first in the 800meter reUy at 1:57.5 and the team of Lori Mai rille. Katie Thomas. Sarah Roush and Charissa Shaw won the 3200-meter reUy with a time of 10:53.1. Shaw also placed first in two of the three individual distance events with a time of 2:38.6 lo win lhe 800-meter run and 13:00 in lhe 3200-meters. She placed second with a time of 5:48 in the 1600-meters Sherry Anger won the discus wi th a heave of 104 feel. 11 inches and placed second in the shot pul with a throw of 28 feet. 8 inches. Placing second for the Saxons was Burgbdoff in the high Jump at 4 feet. 8 inches. Thomas in Che 800-meters at 2:42.0 and Burgbdoff in lhe 110-me ter hurdles at 17.9 seconds. Sonsmith placed third in lhe 200-metcr dash and fourth in the 100-meter dash. Stacy Martini was third in the 400-meter dash. Burgbdoff was third and Sharyn Kauffman was fourth in the 300-meter hurdles. Eva Chewning was fourth in the discus and Karen DeMott was fourth in the high jump. Maiville placed third and Sonsmiih placed fourth in the long jump. At lhe Otsego Relays, lhe 800-mcicr learn finished second, as did the sorim medley team of Dreyer. McKinney. Dipert and Maiville. the 400-meter relay team and the discus team of Anger. Chcwning and De­ Mott. The Combo Relay No. 1 team of Ron Uldriks. McKinney. Brad Miller and Dipert came in third. Finishing fourth was the Combo Relay No. 2 team of Maiville. Matt Kirkendall. Dreyer and Mike Opolski and Shaw in the 1600-meter run. Maiville. Sonsmith and Burgbdoff teamed up to place fifth in the long jump. Saxons finish 4th in most recent league match HHS golfers nine better than Charlotte, 7th at Jenison Invite The Hasting, girls vanity foil learn toot what coach Ed von tier Hod called an "excellent" 202 lo tie with Marshall and Batle Creek Lakeview, Tuesday In the third Twin Valley meet. However, through the ue.breaking system in which the fifth golfer's score is used aa a lie breaker, the Saxons lock a fourth place in the meet. Sturgis took lhe top spot with a 192. while Hasting,, Manhall and Lakeview finished with 202. Harper Creek came in fifth al 216 followed by Hilladale, Coldwater and Albion. Tammy Obreiier paced the learn with 48. Laura Koons had a $1. Kelly Bellgraph ■cored a 56, Casey Anderton had a 59 and Sarah Bellgraph carded a 60l The team defeated Charlotte. 217-226, Friday, in non-league play and placed icventh at the 18-holc Jenison Invitational. Saturday. Grandville claimed the lop trophy al Jenison with a learn score of 368. Forest HiUa Northern placed second with 376. Spring Lake was third with .192, Traverse City placed fourth al 393 and Lowell was fifth al 394. Hastings came in with a score of 442. Koons paced the Saxons with a 96. Angie Fmin carded a 96 and Molly Arnold shot a 111, which included a 49 on nine boles. Other scores for Hastings included Lindsey Micel s 131 nd Colleen Loftus' 149. In the win over Charlotte, Koons came in with a 49. which von dcr Hoff said was an excellent round of golf at lhe Charlotte Country Club. Kelly Bellgraph came up with a 53. Emin with a 55. Obreiier a 58. Anderson a 60 and Sarah Bellgraph a 66. In junior vanity action, lhe Saxons placed third al Coldwater with a 318. Sturgis finished first with 290, Coldwaler was second al 297 and Marshall finished fourth al 356. The varsity team will host th- Twin Valley at the Hastings Country Club. Monday for lhe fourth Twin Valley meet and travel to Middleville with Caledonia. Friday, for a neighborly meet. Saxon soccer team 2-1 in week’s action BONNER SPORTS HHS JV softball team downs two unbeaten teams to win at Lakewood The Hastings junior varsity softball team crossed seven runners in the fourth inning for lhe impetus to climb over Harper Creek 13-12, in extra innings, Tueaday night. Jodi Songer ripped a three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to tie the score at 12-12 and the team shut down the Lady Beavers in the lop of the eighth. In the bottom of the stanza, Erin Dudley laid down a sacrifice bunt which scored Lindsey Pittelkow. Pittelkow had earned a walk and stole second. Relief pitcher Amy Belson had a triple and Songer was 3-4 at the plate as the junior Saxons racked up eight trits. Andrea Jones pitched the first four innings and Belson came on in relief for the save, striking out seven while walking one. Also knocking out hits for lhe team were Bess Lyons, Michelle Bies. Julie Krebs and Colleen Woods, The team knocked off 5-0 Lowell and 9-0 Caledonia to take the championship trophy at die Lakewood Invitational. Saturday. The junior Saxons downed Lowell 12-9 behind the pitching of Belson and Jones pitched in lhe 15-12 win over Caledonia. The Saxons bad eight hits against the Scots with Lycos knocking out three. Krebs had a pair of hits and Dudley, Woods and Jones ripped singles. Krebs also had seven steals. In the win over Lowell, Dudley. Songer and Woods had two hits each and Belson helped her own cause with a three-run home run. Rttlekow. Bies and Trish McKeough each had singles. . "The girls played very well in the cham­ pionship game and hit the ball very solidly." said coach Jill Withey. "The defense worked hard backing up their pitcher. "The team is progressing very well." she akkd. The junior Saxons are now 9-3 this sea­ son and 2-fi in the league. Junior varsity hardballers swarm over Harper Creek The Hasting, junior vanity baseball team scored in each of the first five innings on its way io defeating Harper Creek 13-5. Tuesday to even Its Twin valley record al I­ 1. Matt Moore had a triple and three tuns balled In. Randy Lake had a triple and a single and two RBls lo pace the junior Saxons. Kyle Pobja, the winning pitcher for Hastings worked four Innings, giving up five rum. four earned, oo three hila and five walks, be also struck out three Moore pitched in three iru.uigs of relief, striking out four, and gave up one hit and tine walks. Pohja had a pair of RBls on two singles and Joe Lyon had one RBI and two singles. Chad Curtis had a triple and an RBI. Eric Greenfield had two RBls and Josh Storm had and RBI. Hastings scored three runs in the first inning after giving up three to the Beavers. The Saxons also scored four in lhe second, two in lhe third, three In the fourth and one in the fifth for its 13 runs. The team is scheduled to play a double header al Sturgis. Thursday and al the Gull Lake Invitational. Saturday. The Hastings soccer team improved Ila record to 3-2-2 with wins over Delton. 2-0 and Thomapple-Kellogg 14) and a loaa lo Hudsonville Unity Christian 2-1 in the week s soccer action. , In the team's lone loss. Hudsonville land a goal in the firn half and one more to the second to bold the Lady Saxom al t>«y ! ‘Hastings waa barely able to get the ball out o their half (of the field)’ said coach Doug Mepham. 'Hastings came back In the pecond half and began lo show scene offeree yrith through panes to the forwards." • Summer Gillen, scored her third goal of the season with an assist from Brooke Walter and Sarah Mepham. I Immediately after the Hastings goal. falsomriUe bad a breakaway and a long shot which went in for its second and game­ waning goal. fit was an agg'esstve game.' Mepham said. ‘Our kids showed good character agpinst a very good Hudsonville squad.* pillons and Sarah Hayes each bad a goal inybe ‘dean and well-played game- against Dalton. Friday. Nicolo Wood, with a cast on her arm, moves In to steal the ball from Delton defenseman Angie Schiedel in the 2-0 Saxon shutout, Friday. f Our kids moved the ball well and our defense showed that it ia getting more e^ericnced," Mepham said. ‘Delton played Hastings boys show depth with track win over Sturgis a very good game, we just moved the ball better." Karie Willison was the keeper for Hastings to earn the shut out ’She ia really learning the game." Mepham said. 'She la a freshman and really watching the juniors and seniors and packing up bow to play her position very well" .In the Hasting, win over TK. the 30 ngle-per-hour wuxI gusts held down the snoring with Hastings making 18 shots on goal and TK having six. Nicole Wood scored from the left wing for the games only goal. It was her first of the season. "We re still making small mistakes which can coat us lhe win." Mepham said. ‘We've done this in at least two games now. The girls get panicky at lhe end of the game and forget what they've been taught. *1 hope playing in more games will calm them down * Delton girls track team still running hot Summer GMons. here racing tor position In lhe Delton contest, scored her third goal ol the season in the toss to HudsonviBe Unity Christian Make it 3-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley As­ sociation for the Delton girls track team as it took down another league foe, Kalamazoo Christian. Monday. The Lady Panthers won 14 of the 16 events for a 96.5-31.5 win and upped ns league record to 3-0. Amy Cook won the long jump with a leap of 16 feet, 7 inches, the 110- and 300metcr hurdles with times erf 15.65 and 50.7 seconds Katie Matteson also won three individual events taking lhe shot put with a throw of 105 feet. 5 inches, the shot put with a dis­ tance of 35 feet, 3.5 inches and the 100-me­ ter dash at 12.94 seconds. Angie Lillibridge won the 1600- and 3200-meter runs with times of 5:55.75 and 12:03.0. Sam Lantinga also won two events taking the 200- and 400-meter dashes with times of 27.97 seconds and 103.95 respectively. Liz Kendall won the high jump, clearing 4 feet. 8 inches. The 400-meter spnnt relay team of Matte­ son. Jem Bourdo. Kim Coie and Lantinga won at 53.78 seconds, the 800-meter team of Bourdo. Nichole Berge, Cole and Doele won at 1:56.67 and the 1600-met er team of Sarah Doele. Nicole Moss. Amanda Valesquez and Cook won al 4:36.93. Finishing second for the Lady Panthers was Cole in the long jump. Holly Stap in the discus and shot put, Lantinga in the 100-meter dash, Clarissa Hammond in the 1600-met er run. Valesquez in the 800-meter run and Coie in lhe 200-meter dash. The team hosts the Delton Relays. Friday at 4:30 p.m. and will be on the road to Bat­ tle Creek Pennfield in another KVA meet. Monday The Hastings boys track team showed a little more depth than it has been showing with its 88-75 win over Sturgis. Tuesday. The team won 11 of the 17 events and doubled up in scoring in nine of them. Racing first in field events were Tom Sorenson in the pole vault with a climb of 13 feet, Tom Pratt cleared 6 feet in the high jump and Marc Jarvis won the shot put with a throw of 45 feel. 7 inches and the discus with a distance of 116 feet. 3 inches. Matt Womak was second in the shot put and Sorenson was fourth in the discus. Kcnn Cross took fourth in vault with an 11-foot clearance and Nick Lewis placed fourth in the high jump at 5 feet. 6 inches. Robert Wager placed second in the long jump with a leap of 18 feet. 6 inches. Hastings excelled in the sprint events with Devan Endres winning the 100-meter dash at 11.9 seconds, the 200-meter s at 24.1 seconds and the 400-meters at 54.5 seconds. Matt Kirkendall placed second and Wager placed second and third in the 100-meters at 12.1 seconds. Kirkendall and Brad Miller were second and third in the 200-meters at 24.6 and 25.0 respectively and Jeremy Rad­ vansky was third in the 400-meters at 55.5 seconds. The team of Miller. Wager. Mike Opo'ski and Kirkendall won the 400-meter sprint re­ lay at 46.6. The team of Dcvan Endres. Derek Chandler. Opolski and Wager won the 800-meter relay at 1:37.4. The Saxons were a little shaky in the dis­ tance events with Kevin Cooney taking sec­ ond in the 1600-meter run at 4:52 and Tim Rounds placing third in the 3200-meters in 11:24. Chandler won both lhe 110- and lhe 300meter hurdles with timet of 16.4 seconds and 43.6 seconds respectively. Paul Koutz finished second in both events with times of 17.2 and 44.1 seconds. In Junior varsity events, lhe team of Doug Varney, Seth Bender, Eric McCarty finished with a time of 50.8 seconds in the 400-me­ ter relay and 1:44.2 in the 800-meter relay. Michael McKeough. Joe Edger. Matt Bir­ man and Ryan Schnackcnberg finished with a time of 10:40. The team hosts Marshall and Coldwater in Twin Valley competition. Tuesday. Soccer camp to be taught by USSF coaches A soccer camp coached by Sean and Matt McNatt will be held June 20-24 at the Woodland junior high school from 2 to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 9 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Sean is a United States Soccer Federation B coach and referee and Malt, the Lakewood varsity soccer team keeper, is an USSF E coach. The McNatt's will be leaching tactics and techniques as well as the laws of the sport. There will be individualized instruction and evaluation given to each student as weU as a t-shirt and soccer ball. The cost for the camp is S47 per youth and $40 for each additional fanuiy member if paid by June 5. The cost will be $65 after June 5 with no discount for additional family members. For more information contact Scan at 616­ 367-4357. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 4, 1995 Lake Odessa NEWS HHS alumni banquet set for June 10 at cafeteria The Hastings Area Schools Alumni Board met Sunday. April 30. The 108th Alumni Banquet Reunion will be held this year on Saturday. June 10. in the Hastings High School Cafeteria, beginning at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Ticket paces are $9. the same as last year They may be purchased at Bosley s Pharmacy in Hastings or by calling Lois Miller at 795-3797. Tickets, which are in limited supp­ ly. will be on sale from now until June 4. Especially honored this year will be the 65th. 60lh. 50th. the 25th and the graduating class of 1995. However, each graduating class with members in attendance at the banquet will be recognized. The ‘ Alumnus of the Year" has been selected and an announcement on this honor will be made shortly. 1995 marks the 5(Xh anniversary of the cessation of hostilities in World War H. A special tributt will be paid to Hastings High School Alumni who made the supreme sacrifice during the war Kekh Sage (Class of 1942) has accepted responsibility for this seg­ ment of lhe program. The next Alumni Board meeting will held on Sunday. May 21. All alumni are welcome to attend. Details may be obtained by calling Gail (Foster) Hess at 945-5053. Jack Walton. 945-9314 or Liz (Doster) Nevins al 948-8782. COMMON COUNOL The Hastings High School Alumni Board met -ecently to discuss plans for the June 10 banquet. Seated from left are Marjorie Lewis, Dorothy Wolfe, Elizabeth Nevins. Agnes Hollister. Elsie Sage, Jack Walton. Larry Moore. Lois Miller. Kathryn Murphy, Pat Greenfield and Donna Kinney; (standing) Robert Murphy, Keith Sage. Mike Hook. Robert Casey and Mauri Greenfield. Member Flo Goodyear was not available for the photo. Clarence Eugene Neff. Hastings and Mar­ cia Louise Tyler. Hastings Richard Tyson Graf. Hastings and Michelle Marie Bernard, Hastings. Jason Michael Minor, Alto and Trisha Lyn Williams, Middleville. Thad Richard Madry, Bellevue and Sarah Ellen Byers. Bellevue Steven Wayne Pennington. Delton and the quarterly Fire report for January. February ond March 1995 be received ond placed on file. Yeas: April 10. 1995 All. Absent None. Carried. Common Council mol in regular tuition in th* 16. Director of Public Services report. Outside City Moll. Council Chombort Hotlknqt Mich^on Caotricts; Woodlawn Avenue — completed on Monday. April 10. 1995 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mory Lou Gray prodding. grade inspection with AADOT and bid letting scheduled lor June with construction in early July. I. Protonl at roll coil worn member*: Hawkins. DOA 1 treats cw Ffcaoe fc The foundotton for Jasporso. Ketchum Moy. White. Bloom. Brower. the “Welcome to Hostings" sign ot Cook Rood ond Stole bos boon poured. The olectricol contractor 4. I hot begun plocemont of conduit for new lights 3 Moved by Hawkim. supported by Brower that olong the south side of State ben.eon Cook Road the mmutos ol March 27 and April 3. 1995 bo ap and Broodway. Wastewater Trestmaut Plant proved with corrections to 3/77 97. fl 1. 922. 927. r-|------ 1— Prejacta McNamee, Porter and Seeley and 4/3 *3 Yoos. All. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by Compbell, supported by Hawkins has begun the data collection process ond will be compiling information over the next few weeks to thot lhe first quarter report tor PCI presented by Miks Weyerman bo received and placed on Mo. allow them to bogin preliminary design. Wo ore currently negotiating o scope of services ond on Building permits and rental units inspected Yoos: associotod fee with McNamee lor the first phases AN. Absent None. Carried. 5. Moved by White, supported by Ketchum that of the Infihration and Inflow Study and will hove the request from Planning Commission lor a 30 day this information at the next meeting. Department of Public Services Personnel Responded to IB re­ extension on the time for the Pennock Hospital PUD bo approved. (Planning hod 75 days original­ quests for service including staking requests, ly.) Yeas: All. Absent None Carried sewer and water mquiriros, ond rood repair, com­ 6 Moved by Campbell. supported by Moy that pleted tree ond stump removal ond repaired damaged areas. This year 80 trees wore removed the Council approve a moratorium on burning per­ and 150 trimmed. Repaired Fish Hatchery and mits from 4/15 to 5/14/95 the some os the DNR. Tyden Pork restrooms ond completed winter repair Yoos All. Absent None. Carried. 7. Moved by Moy. supported by Brower thot DPS. al picnic tobies and equipment. Completed traffic JeH Mansfield and Manager. Howard Penrod counts in the hospital area. relocated team ben­ ches ot soccer field, completed sanitary sower review the figures on the contracts with Ayres. main repair on North Congress Hushed water Lewis. Norris and May and J.C. Cartoon on the new mains and hydrants and began construction of water plant ond see what is duplicated and come up with a figure of what is actually owed to them sanitary sewer extension on South Hoyos St. and bring bock to council and also to look into an Future work scheduled is to complete cons True lion of sewer extension on South Hayes, prepare parks mdtpende"* mediator and identify the cost, if all for reopening, ond begin spring yard debris pickup three con ! come to on agreement. Manager Penrod stated that If oil parties agree on April 24. to binding arbitration it is cheaper than litigation 17. Moved by Hawkins supported by May that the 1995/96 proposed budget presented to council and oil would share the cost. All would hove to ac­ cept the decision of the mediator up front. (Con­ bo received ond filed Yeas: All. Absent: None. tractor ond Engineer disagree on whol is owed Carried. Manager Penrod stated that work of 2-3 hours Engineer toys they incurred oddHionof costs due to will bo needed after they have looked over the delays toy the contractor M* fhange orders were issued for these costs and dty'deeenl fool they budget. His 5 year capital protects and fob descrip­ tions will bo coming soon. A hearing on the budget owe amount they are asking. They hove oil met will bo Moy B. ond o copy of proposed budget is ot and can't come to a settlement and a mediator is the Library and Oorks Office for inspection. Coun­ being considered.) Yeas. Gray, Compbell. Brower. cil agreed to sot first work session on Monday. Bloom White. May. Japserso Howklns Nays: Ket­ April 24. at 6:00 p.m. to 7- IS p.m. bfore the regular chum. Absent: None. Carried. council meeting. Deportment heads will give a • Moved by White, supported by Bloom that the brief overview of their budgets. Manager asked April 4. request from the Hastings Women's Club that council concentrate an programs they wont to to sot up a booth in the Tyden Pork parking lot for o city-wide garage sole on Moy 6. bo approved see accomplished not on lino items Monday. May 8. also sot for a budget workshop at 6:00 p.m. under the direction oi «he Director of Public Ser­ 18. City Attorney Fekkes stated that the Skydive vices. Yeas: AH. Abser.l None. Carried. Inc. lawsuit hoe been settled with compromises 9. Moved by Moy. supported by Bloom thot Tom between me two parties and the City has been Pennock bo allowed to purchase his prior 5 yean oi governmental service ot a cost oi $14,547 of released on the counter claims. which ho has Sil.153 and the City Holl will loon 19. Moved by Josperso. supported by Brower that the salaries set by the local Off Icon Compen­ him the $3,347 at 7% with him paying the Qty sation Commission be made retroactive to January Bonk ot $50.00 per week. Ho will sign a promissory 1, 1995. Yoos: Hawkins. Josperse Ketchum. May. note or whattwor legal document the City Attorney suggests Yeos tosporse, Moy. Us am, Campbell. White. Bloom, Brower. Campbell. Nays Gray. Ab Gray. Noys Hawkins. Ketohum. White Brower. seat: None Carried. This matter was referred to City Attorney Fisher Absent None. Carried and in his correspondence of March 30. to City 10. Moved by Campbell, supported bv Moy thot the request from the Hostings Arao Chamber of Manager Penrod, ho stated thot the act is not specific ond that the council may interprof the mat­ Commerce Debbie Dorsy ddtod April 10. to relocate dumpsters from the Fire Station lot to the ter In the way they wish. He stated that past prac­ tice would dictate that the increases bo retrooctrve parsing lot ot Tyden Pork for o centralized recycl­ ond their decision applied to the recommendations ing area for Moy 6. only and permission to hovo a Flog Dt posing Procedure ot Tyden Pork by the for oil positions. 20. Manager Penrod stated thot they would pre­ American Vets be approved. Dorcy stated that the sent a new ordinance for the Local Officers Com­ lot will be manned all day and will be cleaned up pensation Commission prior to the November 1995 Hastings Sanitary Service will move the dumpster election. ot no cost to city. Yeos: All. Absent: None. 21. Moved by Campbell, supported by Josperso Carried. to adopt the resolution to accept oHisight ease­ 11. Moved by Jaspe.se supported by Brower ment for Sanitary Sewer from Jim Wisewell for that the invoice to McKeough Brother- inc. for properly located m Section 20. os stated in resolu­ S5.43B.00 be approved Yeos Gray. Campbell tion and Quit Claim Deed Councilman Campbell Brower. Bloom. White. May. Ketchum. Josperso requested the City Manager check into the ex­ Hawkins. Absent: None. Carried. 13. Moved by Josperso supported by White that pense to the City. Yeas All. Absent None consent item C bo removed and the following Corned 22 Legislative Coordinator * Report Councilman received and placed on file. Cr.mpbell received a copy ol Revenue Shoring loss A. Minutes from Control Dispatch Adm. Board of protections at the Legislative Conference ond ask 3/73/95. • Minutes from Technical Advisory Comm, oi ed thot a copy be given to each council person. He also stated that on April 20. from 9 30 to 3 00 the 3/77/95 MML will hove a roily in Lonsmg ond requested he 0. Communication from iCAAA re Condition of be allowed to attend and encouraged others also Machtgan roods and financing E Letter from Ms. Sheila Huis Order oi Eastern to go Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy that those wishing lo attend be allowed with necessary F. Letter doted 3/15 95 from Mr and Mrs Ben expenses. Yeos; Ail. Absent None Carried ner and Ms Leslie re: Hlstrk District 23 Librarian. Barbara Shondelmoyer invited G. Letter from Mr. Picking of Hostings City Bonk council to the library os they will be having a re Historic District master gordner and a Michigan writer giving H letter doted 3/29/95 from Amer icable stating presentations on April 12. at 7 00 p.m. and April rotes will remain the same. I National Bonk oi Hastings 1994 Annual Report 27. at 7:00 p.m. 24 Councilman May reported that the MML Con­ Yeos AM. Absent None Carried ference in Lansing was very mformot>w and 13. Moved by Jasperse supported by Moy that thanked rouncii and the public for oilowing him to Consent Item C” Planning Commission minutes of 4/3-V5 be recetved ond placed on file Yeos All go He attended a workshop on Productive Mumcipoflty and was very good It wos a 6 hour Absent None Carried workshop ond spoke on alternative on roods The 14. Moved by Howkms supported by Moy that governor is looking of increasing gos tax to moke the following proclamations be received ond ploc up the loss ed on file 25 Mayor Gray asked council to let her know if A. Ci*» Attorney. James H Fisher they will be attending Mayor Exchange B National Public Work. Week 26 Moved by Campbell supported by May to ad C Not >onol Day of Prayer journ at 9 10 p.m. 0 Alcohol Awareness Month Read and approved E National Library Week Mary Lou Gray. Mayor F Mayor Exchange Week Shoron Vickery City Clerk Yeas All. Absent None Carried 15. Moved by Hawkins supported by Moy that Teresa Lyn Raymond. Delton. Kirk Daniel Bedard. Middleville and Christina Marie McWilliams. Middleville. Toby William Dunn. Lake Odessa and Anne Mane Trask. Hastings Scott Vem Goodenough, Jackson and Debra Sue Corwin. Hastings Douglas James Picket Hastings and Christina Ruth Stoutjesdyk, Hastings. A short section of First Street adjacent to Fourth Avenue was closed to traffic much of last week First a lot of orange circles were punted on the paving and on the property sur­ rounding the cobblestone building The boulders, perennial plants and ail else was removed from lhe front of the building and a Williamston drilling firm was using its auger. Many years ago. this was a gas station so like­ ly there were underground tanks The Arts Commission or lhe Chamber of Commerce has done a lot in the past two years to beautify lhe comer spot The Lakewood School Board will meet next Monday at 7:30 p.m. at East Elementary. On Tuesday there will be a blood pressure clinic at Lake Manor at 11 a.m. This dale will be May 9. Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet next week at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. May 11, at Lake Manor. Mrs Victor Michutka has recently returned from two weeks of visiting her daughters. During her time with Diane in Washington D.C.. she had to invest in a good pair of walk­ ing shoes. In addition to the places they walk­ ed. they went to Mt. Vernon, the Vietnam Wall. Immaculate Conception Cathcral and the Carlisle mansion at Alexandria. She then spent her second week with daughter Julie Michutka and husband Elliott Chikosky and their daughters. Their attempt to ride the sub­ way for the day (just after the Oklahoma City incident). However, they spent family time and saw ocher sights than those downtown. Delores hopes to make a return tnp next year, a bit later in spring in time for Diane's college graduation. William and Jewel Eckstrom returned from Florida April 23 after spending the weekend with Lisa and Ron VanderLmden and children in the Evanston. III.. area. The Larry Rohrbachers are home after TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY CO., Ml and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Yankee Springs Township Board at its regularly scheduled meeting May 11,1995, will hold u Public Hearing to review the Budget for Fiscal Year 1995-96. Material pertaining to the above subject may be examined at the Township Hail during regular office hours. Other business pertinent to the Board may also be conducted at this meeting. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reason­ able auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabili­ ties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein. Harvey E Vander Bee, Clerk Telephone 795-9091 : Looking fora [Kill PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY - We have it ALL! FUU SERVICE FROM START TO RNISH PRINT SHOP Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding (616) 945-5078 / FAX: (616) 945-5192 spending a week at Fairfield Glades. Tenn., en route home The Orville Deckers are home. They spent their first night on the way from Leesburg visiting Earl and Norma Decker at Citrus Spr­ ings. Fla. The Max Deckers were due home last Monday with their return tnp through Alabama and Mississippi. Friends and family were shocked to get the news (hat Keith Fredericks, former resident on Johns<>n Street, had suffered brain aneurysms while working on a masonry pro­ ject across the street from Butterworth Hospital He received immediate treatment via a hospital gurney wheeled across lhe street. He and wife Barbara (Brock) moved to a Grand Rapids apartment after selling their house to Brian and Amy (Manshum) Robin­ son. He is the son of Bertha Fredericks. Local Eastern Star members are invited to Friendship Night May 6 at Belding Doric Chapter at 7:30 p.m. The location will be a bit unusual, the Extruded Metals UAW Hall in Belding The Belding United Methodist Church will be host for a birthday observance in honor of the Rev M Luther Brokaw Sunday. May 7. There will be recognition of his attaining the age of 90. He will assist with serving commu­ nion in their 10 o'clock morning worship. Greetings are to be sent in advance to the pastor. Rev. Nathaniel Johnson, from those who cannot attend. There will be a birthday•tyte refreshments during the coffee hour following the church service. He and his late wife. Edna, served the Central U.M. church here from 1962 to 1967 and he has served the Middleville church from 1951 to 1955. The Brokaws retired in 1975 and returned to Belding, where they had served after their Middleville appointment. Their second daughter. Margaret, met her husband. Charles Barker, in high school here. Both Chuck and Margaret are in the Belding school system. She is an elementary teacher and he is an administrator. The Women’s Fellowship of First Con­ gregational Church is having two activities, this month in lieu of their monthly meeting. They will be hosts for their biennial Mother-' Daughter breakfast at 8 a.m. on the morning of May 7 in the church dining room. On May 3. they were to be guests of the Vermontville Women s Fellowship. The Order of Eastern Scar has a busy month ahead. The monthly meeting will be Tuesday. May 9, in lhe lodge rooms. On May 10, members are invited to Friendship Night at ■ the Kalamo Lodge No. 399 at 7:30 p.m. Then on May 24 Arbutus Chapter No. 45 will entertain the Grand Family at the Lansing Masonic Temple with local chapter members invited to attend The United Methodist Women of Central UMC held their annual spring breakfast on Saturday morning. President Mary Jane Carbon welcomed the guests and offered prayer. Leah Abbott was pianist for the Doxf ology. Hymn of Promise and the dismissal hymn. The morning circle had decorated tables with vintage dolls and flowers Sandy McCloud delighted her audience with her demonstration of making a molded doll head and explained the several steps involved in producing the finished item. She brought several dolls which she had molded, fired painted and dressed. The vanety of facial ex­ pressions on her creations and furbishmgs are a joy to see. Rosie and Chris Hickey served a tasty breakfast at none. Several guests were' present to enjoy the morning. Carleton and Marge Wilson of Rainbow Lake near Perrinton and Wauneta Butler erf Carson City called on their former schoolmates Merton and Elaine Gariock Sun­ day evening. Wauneta is just back from a trip to Mexico to visit the place where Monarch butterflies spend the winters. She had pictures of huge trees laden with the winged beauties. Graveside services were held at Lakeside Cemetery here on April 7 for Velds (KJingman) Bigelow of Midland, who died at the age of 105 a*er many years of living at the King’s Daughters home. She provided licens­ ed child care for many years at her home on Fifth Avenue. Many days a dozen children had loving care from her and her husband. Clare. •’ While living in Lake Odessa after several years of working in a Lansing bank during Mr. Bigelow's working years in the automotive industry. Mrs. Bigelow was a member of Central Church, the Eastern Star. The DAR. Past Matrons group. At Midland she was a circle member in a Presbytenan church. Akkrsgatc UM Church. Kings Daughters and Sons. She had been married to Frank Birchard in 1908 and to Clare Bigelow in 1935. She is survived by daughter Edna Walker, grand­ children Raymond and Helen Waler. Ruth and Ronald Klump of Midland, and Lois and Richard Watts of Fairport. NY She was preceded in death by two sisters, four brothers, son-in-law Harry Walker and grand­ daughter Mary Walker, and both husbands Funeral services were held at the WilsonMiller funeral home in Midland on Friday morning. Local chapter officers were notified of the afternoon interment, enabling Worthy Matron Laurel Garlinger. Worthy Patron Clayton Boyce and Chapter Secretary Letah Boyce to attend The Hemming funily wu touched by tragedy on Sunday with the drowning death rf Jamei Gibson Jr. of Royal Oak. who died when caught in undertow of Po rtage Lake Dam on the Huron River in Dei.cr Towmhip. Mr. Gibson was the brother of Msureen Hem­ ming of Barnum Road and husband to Dr. John s siuer. Mrs. John (Shirley) Hemming Sr. of Lake Odessa was his molher-in-law. Planning a weekend garage sale? Plan on advertising it in the BANNER! It Pays!!! - �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 4, 1995 — Page 15 Charlton Park Foundation dinner is May 11 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The rich past of Hastings will come alive when photographs of the men and women who shaped (he city and had enormous impact on Barry County will become the centerpiece of an evening sponsored by the Charlton Park Village Foundation. The by-invitalion dinner will be presented at the Middle Villa Inn on Thursday. May U from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m .The sometime forgotten scenes of Hastings past may be recalled by photos of Richard and Chester Messer. Emil Tyden. Irving Charlton, EbeneZer and Elvira Pennock among others. The influential Messer brothers al one time owned Hastings City Bank and ran the old Wool Boot Factory. Emil Tyden's Car Seal Company later became the Viking Corporation, and the Pennocks bequeathed money to the city falliers of Hastings for the original property to allow Pennock Hospital to become a reality. Irving Charlton's dream of preserving history for others to enjoy and learn from is well-established at Charlton Park. Weaving fascinating pieces of history among the photos will be "Judge Ella C. Eggleston." the first woman appointed to the position of probate judge in the State of Michigan. She served her judgeship in the Barry County Courthouse from 1919-1931. "Those three bequests from the Pcnnocks. the Messers and Irv Charlton, were among the moat important ever given to Barry County," said foundation board member Kcnsingcr Jones. Charlton established his historical park and the Pennocks began what is a modem hospital today. The Messers gave money to be administered by lhe probate court just for the betterment of poor children in Barry County. The bequest has grown over lhe years, and is being used today for court programs tlut help local children Featured speaker of the evening will be Kale Pew Wolters, executive director of the Steelcase Foundation Wolters will discuss "A Regional Perspective: Is What's Good for Grand Rapids Good for West Michigan?" The Charlton Foundation has scheduled a business meeting and rehearsal for this week. Wolters is a presidential appointee to the National Council on Disability, a board member of the Greater Grind Rapids Chamber of Commerce as well as the director of the Steckase Foundation. The Hoyden Fomily. Brod. Jim. Karlo or»d Veronica enjoy breakfast together on a busy workday. An interesting and provocative evening is promised by the Foundation, with photos from the rich past of Hastings and Barry County. LEGAL NOTICES: Some of the HOSA students who attended the state conference in Kalamazoo were , (front row, left to right) Jennifer Newton, Kelly Kaiser, Michelle Hutchins, Sossity Wolfe and Katrina Raed, (second row) Amy Boger, Stella Elliott, Katrina Waidren. Angie Hall and (inset) Shannon Kelly. Corio ond Jim Sofie enjoy breakfast with their son, Steven. File No. 93-21 199-tE Eatotu oi MYITLE MAE WWITTENMOBE TO ALL INTEBE'TED PERSONS The decedent, whose lost known address was S2B E. Grant. Hostings. Ml 49O4B died Moy 16. 19B3. An instrament doted December 27. 1979 has been admitted as lhe will ci the deceased. Cred«*ors of the deceased ore notified that oil claims against the estate will bo forever barrad mMoss presented to the independent personal reprasentoti m. BETTY HABABUBDA B47 N. BASSETT LAKE. MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333. or to both the independent personal representotive and the BABBY County Probate Court. Hastings. Mkh^on 49058 within 4 months of the date of pubHcotion of this notice. Notice is further given thot lhe estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to W. DAVID H TB1FP (1*292901 206 SOUTH BftOADWAY HASTINGS Ml 49058 (6I6)«<S-99BS (5/4) w Five Hastings High School HOSA students to go to national competition Health Occupations Student Association students from Hastings High School attended •Jk 15th state conference at the Radisson Hotel in Kalamazoo Michigan recently and rive have earned a place at the national com­ petition tn Lcuisville, Ky. on June 14-18. The following students won awards or plac­ ed in the top eight students in their com­ petitive events -^Shannon Kelley took third place in “Rescue ■bathing.' and second place in “Interview­ ing Skills." Jason Neymeiyer placed in the top eigb* in “Sports Medicine."’ and first place m “Courtesy Corp " Michelle Hut­ chings placed in the top eight in “Knowledge Test-Gerontology." and Stella Elliot placed in the top eight in "Extemporary Health Display." In lhe “National Recognition" program. Katrina Reed, Katrina Waidren. Stella Elliott. Michelle Hutchings and Kimberly Windes all earned first places. James Ramirez, who was Region II representative, is now running tor nal tuna I aUTuc ___ .. . ~ Kelley. Hutchings. Elliot. Reed andRamirez will attend lhe national HOSA con­ ference. with teacher Pat Smith chaperoning. The Learn ‘n’ Play Child Care Center kick­ ed off the “Month of the Young Child" with a parent-child breakfast on March 31. The teachers and caregivers served the parents and their children breakfast, and distributed purple ribbons to wear in support of the vexing child. The breakfast was planned by caregiver* Mindy Dale. Marcia Leinaar and Melinda Moore. Other activities planned for this month In­ clude purple ribbon distribution (ribbon was donated by Barlow’s Florist), children’s art displayed al Pennock Hospital and a children’s toy and clothing drive. Items from the drive will be donated to Barry County Social Services, those who would like to help by donating clean (used or new) children’s clothing or toys can drop them off at drop box at Learn *n’ Play. 204914 N. Broadway. The Month of the Young Child is an annual celebration each April, sponsored by the Na­ tional Association for the Education of the Young Child. The purpose is to focus public attention on the needs of children and their families and to support the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. This year’s theme is "Early Years Art Learning Years... Make Them Count." Become well Informed...read The BANNER...Every Week! SPECIAL COUNCIL MEFONG April IB. 1995 Common Council mot in special session in the Ci­ ty Holl. Council Chow.ber» Hostings. Michigan, on Tuesday. April IB. ’995. at 6 30 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding. I. Present at roll coll were members: Ketchum. Moy White Bloom Brower Compbelt Gray, Howhins *2. Moved by White supported by Brower that Councilman Josperso absence bo excused. Yoos A4|. Ab ISM: One. Carried .,3 Ptodg. to Hog 4 Mayor Gray introduced special counsel for the Chy. Bichord Butler from the firm of Vomum. Biddor mg ond Howlett. ' • 5. Mayor Gray s ated the purpose of the Speciaf Meetmg in accordance with section 5.9(b) ci the City Charter to discuss the possibility of placing a moratorium on any changes to the pro­ posed Historic District until such time os the matter qpn be futfy discussed and resolved by the City Council Th«s mooting was colled because of a slalsmeiit by Pennock Hospitals Attorney John Cameron, stotmg thot he would advise Pennock Hosprtol to seek demolition permits lor the houses On W. Green St. Mayor Gray was under the im­ pression thot there was a gent lemon s agreement that the houses would not be demolished until the PUD hot run its course ‘ Don Hamilton CEO ol Pennock Hospital wot present and read o letter of afxtlogy ond said that they would not seek demolition permits until the PUD process was completed. Councilmembers did no< want to see any demolition until the PUD and Historic District recommendations hove rome to council The pub'k hearing 'or the Historic District is sot for Moy 15. I99i Hon «Hon hod some con rams as the council had until September to make o decision on the Hrs tor k District They hove olreoOy put a lot of money into this prefect ond if they hove *><Wav it until September they will hove to scrap ft. Mayor Gray stated that council hod to look out for the integrity of the Historic District which hot a meeting May 15. and Pennocks letter i« o good forth effort Members of the Historic District were present and wonted Pennock to know that they hove put a lot of time into the district over the post two years test os Pennock has spent a lot of dollars. Pog Pouroch. Historic District Chairman spoke and said that after lhe public hearing on Moy 15 council has the option to vote on the district They don’t have to wait unhl September. Besidents felt that as property owners they should hove the biggest soy os it reflects on their property and should be under consideration. Mayor Gray did not wont it to be Pennock Hospital vs rhe Historic District let both run their Course of due process Ponnocks letter is a good (pith effort and council con still invoke on emergency moratorium if necessary Mayor Gray said this was on opportunity for all to know what is going on. be port of the pion - like or not — loam about it. Il is an issue of common concern Momdson send he was available whenever needed to discuss the issue 6. Moved by Moy supported by White thot the letter from Pennock Hospital dated Ap-il 18 1995 with on apology for Attorney Camerons com ments ond stating that they would not seek demolition permits be accepted on the condition that Don Hamilton sign the letter ond initial removal in the fourth paragraph unless a historic district becomes omment that would preclude demolition at a later date Yeos AH. Absent One. Jasperse 7 Moved by Campbell supported by Moy to ad fOurn at 7:35 p.m Bead and approved Mary Lou Gray Mayor Shoran Vickery City Clerk (5 4) Learn ‘N’ Play celebrates ‘Month of the Young Child’ Also competing at the state conference of Health Students of America (HOSA) were Katrina Waidren. Kimbcriey Windes ?nd Ronni Sue Wilson. CORRECTION HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEAR­ ING to determine the necessity ot a Down­ town Parking Assessment District date has ueen changed to Monday, May 22, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. instead of May 8 as stated In the Hastings Reminder. Sorry for any inconven­ ience this may cause you v|ck^ City Clerk General Laborer Viatec in Hastings is accepting applications for full-time general laborer positions. Experience in fiberglass production preferred. Apply between hours of 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm Monday thru Friday at Viatec For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Discover the advaniage ol having all your major insur­ ance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast. (air. friendly service. Call a Farmers Agent for auio. Me. fire, commercial, boat insurance. Right now, Hastings City Bank is offering auto loans on late model cars at the remarkably low rate of 9.90% APR. What’s more...you won’t have to pay any loan fees! Ask your dealer for Hastings City Bank financing or visit your local branch. Either way, act soon. A great rate (and no fees!) like this won’t last forever. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent GARY BEGG AGENCY Auto, Honw, Lite, CommireiM ia S Merger. Rulings. Ml (90S Butnest: MM Faz:MS-M14 Safe and sound since 1586 EQUAL MOUSB4G Hastings Middleville Bellevue • MEMBER Nashville FDIC * Caledonia Wayland 1220 W. State St., Hastings, Otter good cm I9H8 and neucr models Not available on refinancing of etiumg kiam. E.O.E �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 4. 1995 Middleville couple stands mute to perjury charge A Middleville couple stood mute in Barry County Circuit Court last week to charges that they committed perjury while testifying in a jury trial last November in Barry County District Court A May 18 pre-trial was set for Patricia Rountree. 46. and Randy Rountree, 44. The couple is accused of testifying under oath that Thomas R. Sheridan. 42, of Hastings, was with them registering and insuring a vehicle at the time Sheridan was accused of driving while his license was suspended. Sheridan was acquitted of the offense. But police investigated the nutter after the trial and claim that Sheridan was committing a enme at the time he claimed to be obtaining the vehicle registration and insurance. Police subsequently arrested the Middleville couple on perjury charges and arrested Sheridan oo charges of using false certification to obtain a title for a vehicle. The false certification charge is a felony punishable by one to five years in prison. Sheridan also stood mute to the charges in circuit court and was scheduled for a pre­ trial May 18. The perjury charges are punishable by up io 15 years in prison. Patricia Rountree also was charged with using false certification to obtain a irluclc title, and stood mute to that offense as well. In other recent court action: • Adam I- Kelly. 31. of Battle Creek, stood mute to charges that he was carrying a concealed weapon in hi* vehicle and a not guilty plea was entered in his behalf. A May 25 pre-trial was set. • A 33-year-old Hastings woman was sentenced lo three year* of probation, including 24 day* in jail, for selling drugs. Monika M. Anderson pleaded no contest in March to charges that she sold marijuana and attempted to conspire lo sell LSD. offenses that could have been punishable by up to four years in prison Anderson's attorney pleaded for leniency in her case, telling Circuit Judge Jim Fisher COURT NEWS: that out of all the criminal cases he's been involved with. Anderson has made "lhe greatest change I’ve ever seen in a person." "I've never seen anybody make such dramatic progress," attorney Jerry Charland told Fisher. Anderson told Fisher she has "been sober since Feb. 22. 1994." has a job and goes to college. Anderson must pay more than $3,000 in court fines, costs, and probation oversight fees, and must have substance abuse counseling. • Theresa H. Evans. 46. Hastings, was sentenced to three years of probation for resisting arrest. Evans pleaded guilty in March to resisting arrest in exchange for dropping charges of assault and malicious destruction of property under SI00. Evans said during her guilty pica that she was at lhe Old Towne Tavern in Hastings when she got into a fight during a pool game and then resisted arrest when the police were called. Evans must pay $2,000 in fines and court costs and a $30 per month probation oversight fee. She also must undergo substance abuse counseling. • William P. Whalen, 32. of Delton, was sentenced to one year of probation, with the first seven months to be served in the Barry County Jail, for resisting arrest and driving with a suspended license Whalen must pay $110 in restitution. $500 in court costs, and a $30 per month probation oversight fee. He must also obtain substance abuse counseling. Judge Fisher, saying Whalen had a history of drunk driving arrests, told Whalen "you are destroying your potential" and Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The HastinSs BANNER • 945-9554 Recreation Antique <£ Collectibles] OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED. 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Cargo rack, excellent condition. $1,750 OBO 616 623-8109 Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: Misc. things. 1020 Greenwood St., Middlevil­ le. 9-5, Friday May, 5th and Saturday May, 6th.__________ THIS WEEK ONLY AT AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC. A SURPRISE SALE! Maybe something especially for you. Edie says. “1 have to visit every week, so I won't miss anything!". And now there's an antique sofa and chair, handcarved wood! Gorgeous! Delton. M-43. 623-8900 business Services HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mom, Love Linda K. Help Wanted GENERAL LABOR: Applica­ tions being accepted from l.OOpm-UOOpm Friday, May Sth. Buskirk Lumber Company, 319 Oak St, Freeport.______ GOV’T NOW HIRING. $11.800-$ 122,000 ♦ benefits. No experience ok. Call toll free 1 800-378-4901 ExL J-1351. Job* Wanted LICENSED DAYCARE OPENING MAY 22ND. Loving home near Central school district & Fish Hatchcry Park. Call evenings 948 8978 A ask for Susie._______________ NEED SPRING CLEANING DONE, have no time to do it? Then call roe and I’ll do it. Fast, efficient, will do some laundry and windows, call for quote. Pnces very negotiable Will try to work at your schedule as best as possible. Bonded in the State if Michigan. 795-4105 or leave message TRUCK DRIVER WANTED Immediate opening tor honest, reliable, hard­ working person, experience desired We will provide C D L training Benefits would include medicaKdental plan, vacation, profit shanng TRUCK CAMPER While, cab over for a long box truck, 3 burner gas stove with oven, furnace, sleeps 4. Lots of storage space, closet, porta potty, fold down tabic, gas refrigerator and freezer. Sec at 430 N. Airport Rd. Hastings. 3rd house from M-37. For more information call 945 2090 or 623-8143 Apply in writing to... BARRY COUNTY LUMBER CO. P.O. Box C, Hastings. Ml 49058 BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging and finishing special­ ist Insured and guaranteed work. Cail Brian Slade, 374-4338.___________________ COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING deep steam method leaves your carpet and upholstery fresh as a daisy. 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Custom built utility trailers A.R.S Manufacturing. 623 3926___________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regulator occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message TREE IR1M MING”AND REMOVAL Stump grinding, insured 721-8733 or 945-4687. John Gaskill. ordered Whalen to consume no alcohol wiiile on probation. • A 1 ’’-year-old Galesburg man accused of breaking into a Prairieville Township home in March stood mute to the charge against him. A not guilty plea was entered on behalf of Andrew L. Rousch. Rousch is charged with first-degree home invasion, which is punishable by up to 20 years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. A May 11 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 28-year-old Hastings man pleaded mH guilty to charges that he broke into area sheds and warehouses in December. David T. Lepak is charged with two counts of breaking and entering, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. He faces another charge of entering a pole bam without breaking into it, which carries a GROUP, continued from page 1 ment of is within the jurisdiction of the board of commissioners.' The law goes on to specifically mention county road commis­ sions." Dwyer alleges that "McKelvey's (original) appointment was illegal on two counts. First, he could not appoint himself nor could the board, while he was a member of the board, no* *o mention chairman. Second, because the appointment was to take effect during tie term of office of the newly elected Board of Commissioners lhe appointment was invalid as was determined in 1983 by the Michigan Supreme Court." “The current board is being silly with the re-appointment. They don't lure lhe ability or authority to appoint retroactively." Dwyer said. "Their responsibility is to remove someone who was illegally appointed. They involved themselves in transparent sub­ terfuge. Tm a little surprised the board members went along with this subterfuge." In addition to McKelvey. Dwyer saul that former Commissioner Rae Hoare's appoint­ ment to the County Transit Board while she was in office in 1992. is contrary to law. Her term on lhe Transit Board did not begin until after she retired from the County Board. "We hope that th’’ frow misrepresenta­ tion of lhe facts will be corrected and not re­ peated and that those persons who have served illegally refund the monies paid over tc them in the cases where the Slate Attor­ ney General's ruling demanding that the ap­ pointee or the board members make such restitution to the taxpayers applies," Dwyer said. A 1979 ruling by the stat? attorney gen­ eral states that "if you do appoint someone illegally, they have to give the money back. If they duc t those who appointed him must pay. They are liable for lhe wages," Dwyer Road Commissioners currently receive an annual salary of $3,400. In 1993 and ’94. the yearly stipend was $2,400. "I don’t know why he (Dwyer) is doing this.' McKelvey said, "but I guess it’s his business." Asked if be had knowledge of any state law that prevented McKelvey's appointment to the Road Commission post at that time. McKelvey said, "I’m sure none of us were aware of that (alleged state I .w interpreta­ tion) at the time." After McKelvey originally vas appointed, be said he asked an attorney off the cuff' if his appointment to the Read Commission was appropriate and McKelvey said the at­ torney responded that he didn't know of any reason why it wouldn't be as long as the term didn't begin until after McKelvey was off the County Board. The Dec. 29, 1992, minutes state that the vote naming McKelvey to lhe Road Com­ mission was unanimous, but McKelvey said he did not vote for himself. The vote was not a roll call vote, and when his fellow commissioners in a unison voice vote unan­ imously selected him, McKelvey said, "I remember I purposely didn’t vote." The minutes did not say he abstained When McKelvey first learned of the open­ ing on the Road Commission be said he didn't apply, but after receiving several calls from people who wanted him to seek the post, he decided to be interviewed by a committee seeking nominations and the committee ultimately recommended him for appointment. McKelvey's qualifications for the Road Commission position arc not a question. Bailey said, noting McKelvey's 20 years of experience serving township and county government. Dwyer's Campaign Committee filed for official status in 1992 when committee members protested the County Board s deci­ sion to build a new Courts & Law Building without a vote of the people. The committee failed to secure enough signatures to pul a Courts & Law Building proposal on the bal­ lot Use tlte BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell or buy something...rent a home, or get a Job! maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $2,500 fine. Lepak I* also charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, with a 1992 drug conviction of his record. A May 11 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 24-ycar-old Battle Creek woman convicted of elding in the burglary of a Johnstown Township home was sentenced io serve four months in jail and three years on probation. Renee M. Edwards was also ordered lo pay $1,000 in costs. She was found guilty of breaking and entering by a jury in the March trial. She was accused of helping an area man break into his parents' residence. • Four members of a Hastings family convicted earlier this month of resisting police and being disorderly in May were sentenced, t'.irec of them to jail terms. John H. Macleod was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail and spend three years on probation. He was also ordered to pay $750 in court costs. Linda S. Macleod. 40, was given a sentence of 30 days in jail and three yea* on probation. She was also ordered to pay $750 in court costs. Susan Macleod was ordered to spend 46 days in jail and serve three years oo probation. She was given credit for 16 days ,-dready served. She was also ordered to pay $750 in court costs. Kimberly L. Macleod was orucred to serve 18 months on probation, pay $550 in fines and costs and perform 50 hour* of community service. Visiting Judge Patrick McCauley said the incident that led to the arrests of the Macleods was a dispute between neighbor* that got out of hand. The situation was a serious one, however, he said, because police officers who responded to the dispute were assaulted by some of the family members. The judge said he cannot allow people to assault police while they are performing their duties. Stiffer sentences would have been justified by lhe facts of the incident. McCauley said. He gave the family members less severe ones to impress upon them lhe court's efforts at fairness, he said. McCauley said he gave Kimberly Macleod a lesser sentence because her actions were not as serious as lhe other*'. He recommended that the family members put the incident behind them and get on with their lives. T'.ie Macleods were convicted in a fourday jury trial. John Macleod was found guilty of resisting and obstructing police officer* and disorderly conduct. Linda Macleod was found guilty of resisting police, assault and being disorderly. Susan Macleod was convicted of forcibly assaulting a police officer and disorderly conduct. Kimberly L. Macleod was found guilty of disorderly conduct. • A June 1 trial was scheduled for a 29year-old Freeport man accused of maliciously damaging a fire truck belonging to the Freeport Fire Department in November. A June 12 final pre-trial was also set for Dale L Kidder. Kidder is charged with maliciously damaging fire department property, which is punishable by up to four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He stood mute to the charge in January and a not guilty piea was entered oo his behalf. • A 17-year-old Parchment man stood mu’e to charges he possessed a concealed knife and trespassed on property of the Delton Kellogg School District in January. William E. Stover IV is charged with carrying a concealed weapon in a car. which is punishable by up to five yean in prison or a $2,500 fine. He also faces a trespassing charge, which is a misdemeanor carrying a maximum sentence of 30 day* in jail or a $50 fine, or both. A May 18 pre-trial was scheduled. Teen passenger injured in accident A 15-year-old boy wu Injured April 26 when the car In which be wu riding rear-ended a car stopped txt lhe road, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Matthew W. Moore, of Bdlcvuc. wu taken io Pennock Hospital with minor injuries after Ute vehicle bis brother Thomu E. Moore, 17. wu driving rear-ended a car in front at him. Thomas Moore wu northbound on M-37, one mile south at Campground Road last Wednesday al 7:46 am., deputies said. Lawsnda Ruth Converse. 50. Hastings, wu stopped on M-37 waiting lo make a left turn, but Moore wu unable to stop in time and struck her vehicle from behind. Neither driver wu injured. Matthev Moore wu treated and released from Pennock. All were wearing seal belts at the time ot the accident. Two arrests made in theft of safe Two men were arrested Monday in connection with a safe stolen from a Johnstown Township home in March. Edward Franklin Booker. 22. and Shaundell Delaney Porter, 21. both of Battle Creek, were arrested by Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings Poet after an investigation determined the men were suspects in the theft of a safe from a residence March 31. The two allegedly broke into a residence on Banfield Road in Johnstown Township, stealing a safe and two safety deposit boxes. Both were arraigned in Barry County District Court on charges of second-degree home invasion. Taken from the house in the safe were a police scanner, a sapphire ring, approximately $200 in silver coins, a quantity of antique money and 300 blank checks Also taken were a marriage license, three birth certificates and social security cards. “This is all stuff you can’t replace," said Hastings State Police Detective Sgt. Lou Qiinn. Quinn said the safe and the personal papers taken were recovered near the home of one of the men. The arrests were made after an investigation led state police to Battle Creek. It is alleged the men were seen at a Battle Creek store trying to purchase liquor with a large amount of coin money shortly after lhe time of the burglary. The investigation is continuing. Quinn said additional charges of safe burglary with a possible life sentence may be pursued against the men. Booker is out of the Barry County Jail on $5,000 bond, while Porter remains in the Calhoun County Jail on unrelated charges. Jet ski stolen from local dealer The Michigan State Police Hastings Post is investigating the theft of a jet ski from a local business. A 1995 Yiniiha jet ski wu discovered missing from MC Supply oo South Bedford Road in Hutings lhe morning of Monday. May 1. The 55.600 jet ski appears to have been taken sometime the night before, according to the suie police. Forced entry wu used in the theft. police said. The modem remains under investigation. Tools taken in residential burglary Tools were discovered missing after a forced entry into a Velte Road residence last Wednesday. The tools were taken from a pole barn, according to State Police at the Hastings Post. The incident occurred sometime between 2:30 p.m. April 24 and 4 p.m. April 26. Taken were a 3/8-inch socket sei. a 1/2-inch socket set. a 3/4-inch drive set. a 3/8-inch metric set. a metal too! box and a metal tub. The garage door to the bam was damaged in the incident. The door had been hit and was bent, police said. The incident remains under investigation. Three hurt when car hits tree All three passengers in a vehicle were injured last Thursday morning when lhe car they were riding in skidded off the road and into a tree, according to State Police from the Hastings post. The driver, Jatell E Everett. 16. of Vermontville, lost control of her 1982 Oldsmobile on a rain-slicked curve on Woodland Road near Eagle Point, police said. The car skidded off the righ: side of the road and hit a tree around 8 a.m. Everett and her two passengers, brother Daniel J. Everett. 11. and Jessica Newcomb. 16. ofLakc Odessa, were trapped m the car and had to be extricated. All three were transported and admitted to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, but were released after an overnight stay. Janell Everett was cited for hazardous driving. Officials from the Hastings State Police Post said she was driving too fast for the curve and the wet conditions. All three were sitting in the front scat, but Daniel Everett and Newcomb were not wearing seal belts. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-05-11.pdf 042572cd6817851e807754c401d14651 PDF Text Text Tru th-in-Taxation hearing planned The old and new at Charlton Park SeePage 2 Saxon thinclads 5-0 in the league See Page 3 See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 121 S CHUKu.SL u W‘ ’• m xW58 m050 ANNER J k arts UNGS THURSDAY. MAY 11.1995 VOLUME 141. NO. 13 PRICE 25’ Asphalt plant plans on hold by Elaine Gilbert Schools set info session, 2 tours Thr Hxumjt* Ara School Syxtem hu ptonrod hore two uunm—Hy inform, ■ two rarica, aboat the Jose 12 bond and millafe etectioo. Two toon of Ute achool xyacm’x eimMI fodfoiet oia> roll be conducted for dr pMilir. The firn toJonnaeno ■ twine wot held Wedaeedot eveow». May 10. The other wtd be hold at 10:30 a m Friday. May 19, at the Hadiags Public Library One tour of foe tdtool building* will be ■ 9:30 am Friday. May 19. and (he other <riB be ■ 7 p.m. Monday. May 22. Both nun wdl Man at the adrnmutranoo office. 232 West Grand in Hatuttgt. Parents Network to hear educator Sown McFarland, a yrofceiieaal tpealer. keynmer aad wouoar leader, will speak at the Mtrati meeting of the IlmlTana Area Paient Network from 7 to 3J0 p at. Thursday. May 18, nt the Haetiaas High School Mbrwy. McFarland, an educator with 21 yean Corvette Show at Chariton Park The seventh annual Corvette Show end Swap Meet, from 10 a m. to 4 pm Sunday, wdl open the 1995 season at Hatoric Chariton Park ViHaje. Hundreds of Conoun of fittmr amhes aad models win be feromd. some dating from 1953. the first year the Corvette waa produced. V jailors can vote for their favorite en­ try for the Beu of Show trophy. Trophies win be awarded in eight dames. The open swap meet will feature Corveue yum. a-wo puns, ant aad crafts aad a Bea market Spaces are roll .nibble far $10 apiece aad $25 for electricity. Call Chariton Park al 945-3775. Dash plaques will be given to die firn 150 cars. Door prizes aad goody bags -•ffilfr iTiTifi rift*— Adrwwme for Corvettes is $7 per car. The fee for can for sale win be $10. indadmg the -for sale" riga. The event a being co-sponsored by the Corvette Club of Bartle Creek, rtoceeds win fp to fight Spina Bifida. Admission for the public is $4 for aduks ages 16 and over and $1 for cMdrea 5 la 15 Adnuasioa ioclades use of the HXiwliuU-J village and recrea­ tion area. ‘Poppy Days’ are May 18>20 The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 and Ausiltary Memorial "Poppy Days" fund-rataer wa be held Thursday. Friday and Sator■ day. May 13-20. The bright red crepe paper poppies, made by veteram m VA hospttah across the ration. will be add around the Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appeal on Page 2 Hastings students who went to the national business competition last weekend in Nashville. Tenn., were (standing, from left) Tony Norris. Justin Reid, (sealed, from left) Michelle Lancaster. Aevn nuoeu. and Janette Jennings. hiuouuo Hastings senior 1st in national contest Hastings High Scnooi senior Justin Reid is the first student in the school’s history to win a fire-place national award. Reid took lop honors in the business math competition at the National Leadership Con­ ference of Business Professionals of Amer­ ica in Nashville. Tenn., last weekend. Five ocher Hastings students, seniors Kevin Hubert. Michelle Lancaster. Tony Norris and Amanda Jennings and sophomore Janette Jennings, qualified for national business competition by placing among the top in the state contests held last March. Hubert. I ancaster. Reid and Norris placed seventh in the computer presentation man­ agement team event, which tested their abili­ ties to develop a multi-media presentation dealing with technology that will be required in the workplace of the future. The foursome was second in that same event at the state level two months ago. Amanda Jennings also received the Am­ bassador Award, the highest possible honor, for service and knowledge, that can be earned by a Business Professionals of America member. She and Aaron Schantz and Danielle Dipert teamed up to win the state title in spelling. Janette Jennings also made the trip by qualifying in a keyboarding individual event, but she did not place. Hubert is the son of Robin and Mike Hu­ bert. Lancaster is the daughter of Marvin and Diane Lancaster. Reid is the son of Steve and Joyce Reid. Norris is the son of Larry and Debbie Norris. The Jennings girls are daughters of Archie and Mattie Jennings. More than 4.000 delegates from through­ out the United States took part in the 29th annual business national leadership confer­ ence. Activities included general sessions with keynote speakers, business meetings, leadership workshops, occupational and specialized competitive events, election of officers and tours of Nashville area sites. The highlight of the conference was the presentation of awards to winners in the na­ tional competitive events. Many contests were sponsored by major corporations, including 3G Griphics, EM. Borland, the Ford Motor Comp my, the Lo­ tus Development Corporation Manpower. Shell OiL Semware Software a id the Word­ Perfect Corporation. Hastings High School Ass^tant Principal Beth Robb accompanied the six students to Nashville over the weekend for the confer­ ence. The teachers in the business depart- County workers get pay hikes by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Three percent annual wage increases have been granted in two separate three-year con­ tracts by the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners for a total of about 63 employ­ ees. The pay increases are retroactive to Jan. 1. Provisions in the contracts call for em­ ployees to pay more for medical prescrip­ tions. increasing me co-pay cost from S3 to $5 per prescription. One contract, approved Tuesday, covers about 50 employees who belong to the County Courthouse Employees Association (BCCEA). The County Board said that con­ tract is between the county. Probate Court. Fifth Circuit Court, the 56th Disinct Court, county clerk, treasurer, register of deeds, drain commissioner, prosecuting attorney and BCCEA. The other contract, approved April 27. is with the 13 corrections officers at the Barry County Jail. Their bargaining unit is the Government Employees Labor Council. "This is the first time we've had a three year contract." said County Board Vice Chairman Ixw Newman. "The last time we had a two-year contract." Commissioner Rod Goebel said he appre­ ciated the cooperation of employees in con­ tract negotiations. During this week’s meeting, new Circuit Court Judge James Fisher talked to the board about a letter of understanding the board adopted Tuesday in reference to having the same county personnel policies, with a few exceptions, for employees who work in Probate Court. Fifth Circuit Court and 56th District Court Fisher explained that according to the state Supreme Court, judges are considered to be the employers of court employees rather thin me county. The Supreme Court excretes supervisory control over all the cr_zts and dictates that judges establish nours of operations, holidays, personnel polices, etc., he said. "This has led to tension in a number of counties between the county board, which of course is handling appropriations, and the court. The three of us (judges) want to avoid that to the greatest extent we can," Fisher said. He said in the past the three local judges have wanted the county to negotiate the contract with Courthouse Employees and they still want to go along with those economic recommendations. However, to avoid creating any potential legal problems for the judges and the county board, the judges sug­ gested "a letter of understanding" be signed between the county and the judges. The letter has three main points. Fisher said, that include that the judges are the em­ ployers of their own personnel and the court has the ultimate authority over their em­ ployees to set salaries, hire, fire and make disciplinary decisions. Should the law change, the county would become the em­ ployer. the letter said The judges also adopted administrative orders stating they have adopted the personnel policies in the Employees Association handbook, with a few exceptions. Fisher said the local judges believe the letter of understanding is the easiest way to See WORKERS, continued page 2 Justin Reid ment are Mary Dawson. Pat Purgiel and El­ bert Black. Business Professionals of American is the national organization dedicated to leadership and competency development for business and office careers. The local chapter at Hastings High School now is in its ninth year. Auuunl Editor The Barry County Rtud Commiwon hat decided to place lu requeit for an atpbalt plan' "on bold* until it finds out if there will be an increase in the Hate gasoline tax and whether the Road Commission will receive additional funds if the tax Is implemented. 'If and when the Increase becomes effec­ tive and wc find how many additional dollars are coming io Barry County, we win evalu­ ate whether or nor to pursue extra voted miF lage in the March 1996 general election," the Road Com miwoo said In a letter to the County Board of Commissioners and other governmental units. The Road Commission has wanted to build an asphalt plant behind its headquarters on Gun Lake Road, west of Hastings. Road officials have said the plant would save about 25 percent of the cost to blacktop roads. A good, used asphalt plant would cost about $750,000. The Road Commission first a«ked the County Board to fund the expense at the as­ phalt plant from its budget, but when county officials said they couldn't afford IL Road Commissioners since then have been trying to drum up support Irom townships, asking for millage propoaala to fund the plant and pay for road Iraprovcnrenn The proposal has generated some contro­ versy from a few citizens who believe the asphalt plant would be a health hazard and from some who didn't want the local expense at special elections In a May 3 letter, the Road Commission urged local government officials to 'contact your state representstives and senators to en­ courage the prompt passage of as large an increase (in gasoline taxes) as possible. Also, demand that the distribution of the funds be according to the formula now in place without giving the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation a larger ffiare.' Discussing the Road Commission letter at Tuesday's County Board meeting. Commissioner Tim Burd said he didn't understand the connection with a possible state gasoline tax increase and a local proposed millage to support an asphalt plant. Cocnmissioocr Robert Wenger responded that, aa he understands the issue, the Road Commission wants to see if increased gaso­ line taxes might lower or eliminate the mil­ lage that would be needed lor the asphalt plant. He also said the Road Commission warns to avoid the coats of a special elec­ tion. Burd said there should be more communi­ cation between the County Board and the See ASPHALT, continued page 3 Frank Campbell to be Hastings’ next mayor J-Ad Graphics News Service Frank Campbell will be the next mayor of Hastings, starting in January 1996. Campbell, who now is mayor pro tern, was the only candidate to file petitions for the post before the deadline Tuesday afternoon. Unless there is a hugely successful write-in campaign, be will succeed Mayor Mary Lou Gray, who decided against seeking a fifth two-year term. Next November’s city election promises to be a quiet one. as there will be only one race, and no one filed for two positions. The lone race will be between incumbent Maureen Ketchum and challenger Deb Dorcy in the Fourth Ward. Ketchum is seeking her second four-year term on the council. Dorcy. a member of the Planning Commission, is best known as co­ owner of the Cinema theaters. No one filed for Campbell's old seat, representing the First Ward. Neither did anyone express interest in the Board of Review seat now held by Russell Doty, who is retiring. Gray said The open slots could be filled by write-in votes in the Nov. 7 election. Otherwise, one of Campbell’s first tasks next January will be to appoint his successor as First Ward councilman and someone to fill Doty's spot on the Board of Review, with the advice and consent of the council. Interestingly. Campbell first came on the Frank Campbell council with the November 1979 election, the same time Gray was first elected. He has been mayor pro tern since January 1993. Running unopposed in the election next fall will be Second Ward Councilman Harold Hawkins and Third Ward Council woman Miriam White. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 11, 1995 Director says Charlton Park succeeds by doing ‘little things’ well by David T. Young Editor The things being done behind the scenes at Chariton Park may not be glamorous, but they’re necessary in order to provide Barry County with a quality slice of history. Diane Szewczyk Smith, director of Charlton Park, told a First Friday audience last week that staff activities such as "inven­ tory and cataloguing (historical artifacts) aren't very exciting ton the public, but it's very important to us." Smith estimated there are 50.000 artifacts and the Chariton Park museum.'village and area. She said about 30.000 hive been ac­ counted for by being tagged and numbered. She said one of the most important func­ tions Chariton Park has is to provide educa­ tional and recreational opport unities for adults and students by demonstrating early rural Michigan life, particularly in the late 19th century. The artifacts shown there range from the late 1820s, when the first while settlers came to Barry County, to 1940. Chariton Park largely is the result of a be­ quest from Irving Chariton, who was bom in the 1880s and died in 196Z Smith showed the audience some "before and after" slides designed to show some of the work that's been done over the years. Of particular note was the use of acid-free paper or boxes to better preserve the artifacts. Chartton Park, by law. must notify Native News Briefs Historic district hearing is May 15 The Hastings City Council will have a public hearing on the proposed Maple Ridge Historic District at 7 p.m. Mon­ day. May 15, at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Written comments about the proposed district also will be received at the office of the city clerk at City Hall. 102 S Broadway. For more information, call 945-2468. Ehlers to visit Hastings June 10 Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers will have another in a series of town meetings Saturday. June 10. from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Courts and Law Building. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings Ehlers will make some opening remarks and the rest of the hour and a half meeting will be for questions and answers. For more information, call Beth ’3andstra at 451-8383 Bluegrass group to visit Showcase The Wnep. Bluegrass Gtxpel Snyn and Dedn and Jeff will present bluegrass gospel music ■ the Mustciens Showtrase M 6:30 lomgbl al Arty’s Restaurant The Wasepi Bluegrass Crapel Singer, are from Centreville. They are a fourpiece group that can be heard Sunday mornings on the WNWN radio station Dedo Philips and Jeff Schihhroat are from Middleville who have sung at the Barry County Fair. Chartion Park. Bowens Mills and the Hastings Sommerfest Seating at the Showcase is on a firstcome, first served basis. Concert to help Delton library Three singers will entertain at 7 p.m. Friday. May 26. in a concert to help raise funds to build a new Delton District Library. The concert will be held at the Dehon Kellogg auduonum. There will be no ad­ mission charge, but a free-will offering will be taken Mary Taylor. Terry Pennepacker and Jim Couch will perform country and gospel music. Tlic Delton Library building fund thus far has collected a little more than 5200.000 The goal is $450,000 More fund-raising projects are plann­ ed for later, including a ‘womanles* wedding" in June. The library's future site will be on the east side of M-43. north of the Dehon schools* soccer fields, across from the elementary school. The current building at 108 S. Grove is overcrowded and is not barrier-free for the elderly and handicapped The new building would have 6.560 square feet, with room for further expan­ sion. It will have seating for as many as 60. while the current one s capacity is 14. The Delton library services more than 12.000 people in the townships of Barry . Prairieville. Hope and Orangeville. Il has grown from about 300 books in 1976 to more than 23.000. plus microfiche film. Those who want lo make a donation to the fund, but can't make the concert, may send lhem to the Delton District Library. 108 S Grose. Dehon. Mich 49046 ‘ Americans nearby of any artifacts it has that may be sacred to them Smith said there are about 650. Another slide showed the blacksmith shop before it was renovated and the storage bam before it was inventoried. Current projects at Charlton Park include trying to get DNR gram support to build a modem rest room and install running water in the recreation beach area. A Iso under way is an inventory of the rear portion of the ma­ chine shed, along with the gas and steam bam An application has been made to the Up­ john Foundation to stabilize the Upjohn House. About 80 quilts have been collected and the village fence has been replaced. Smith mentioned there arc 122 programs in all at Charlton Park Aside from special events, such as the Old-Fashioned Fourth of July. Gas and Steam Engine Show. Antique Auto Show, Of Christmas Past, the Father's Day Car Show and Civil War re-enactments. Charlton Park perhaps is best known for its educational tours for area schools and groups. "Educators and administrators know there's nothing like hands-on education." she said. Charlton Park's first special event this year will be the seventh annual Corvette Show and Swap Meet from 10 a m. to 4 p.m Sunday. May 21. Charlton Park also was host for two high Garden Club seed, plant giveaway set The Thornapple Garden Club, based in Hastings, will give away vegetable plants, perennial flowers and seed packets from noon to 5 p.m. May 12 and 15 to Department of Social Service recipients The vegetable plants include tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, green peppers and onion sets. Seed packets are being fur­ nished by the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. This is the third year the club has mrnished the plants and seed as part of its community service project, which en­ courages everyone to try their hand at gardening. Car wash to help send a kid to camp The Hastings High School Excel Club will have a car wash from 9 a.m. to I p.m. Saturday to help "send a kid to camp.” All proceeds will be donated to the Barry County YMCA to help pay for costs to send a youth to Y Camp. The car wash will take place at the K mart parking lot. near the garden center. Senior citizen prom is May 19 The Hastings High School Student Council will present the senior citizen prom from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. May 19. in the high school cafeteria. The evening will include the big band sound of Les Jazz, led by Joe LaJoye. Hors d'eouvrcs will be served during the evening. For more information, call 948-4409 by next Tuesday. May 16. Historical Society will meet May 18 The Barry County Historical Society will meet al 7:30 p.m. Thursday. May 18. a the Hastings Dog *N Suds. 1110 W Green St. Host Tyler Guernsey will give an overview of the history of Dog *N Suds, which was built here in 1964. The program. “Old Settlement Post Offices." will be presented by Charles F. Johnson of Grand Rapids, an avid sump collector and dealer he also has an extensive post card collection and post office cancellations from some of the towns where post offices no longer exist. Anyone who has early cancellations or related items and would like to share them is invited to bring them along. Reception to honor school volunteers A volunteer recognition reception will be held from 7 io 7:30 p.m. Monday. M«> 15. at the west gym of Hastings Middle School More than 600 people volunteered to help the Hastings Area School System during the past academic year. Some ex­ amples are class parties, tutors, career day. athletic boosters, parent-teacher organizations, classroom assistants, field trips, school carnivals, room parents, band boosters, advisory boards, book fairs, contest judges and library aide? "Volunteers are very important to our schools." said Pleasant view Elementary Principal Jo Stebbins. '' Volunteers assist in providing opportunities for students which otherwise might not be available. Volunteer support is valuable to the schools and we would like to show our appreciation for all they've done." Stebbins said volunteers are invited to enjoy cookies and punch before the next Board of Education meeting May 15. school cross-country meets last fall and has married 19 couples. It rents its pavilion and offers a swimming beach on Thonupple Lake, a boat launch and nature trail hikes. Smith noted that there were more than 3.600 hours volunteered to the park last year. "Without these people, we couldn't do half of what we do today." Smith said there are many benefits Charl­ ton Park provides to the citizens of Barry County. Besides the education, recreation and entertainment, it helps the economy. She estimated that tax dollars and tourism dollars it generates amounts to about $1 mil­ lion because visitors buy rood, gas and other items such as camera film in this area. "We're really part of generating more money for be county," she said. Smith noted Charlton Park is 59 years old and ikiw has 27 buildings or structures. It has a full-time director, curator Sara Feldbauer, u operations assistant, office man­ ager and education assistant. There alio are several part-time people, like a bookkeeper and seasonal workers such as ticket takers. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Scboessel made some remarks about the bond issue that will be decided in the June 12 annual school election. Schoessel said the proposals are the result of an ever-growing student population that is gening overcrowded in existing buildings. He said an independent third party, from the Michigan Department of the Treasury, came to Hastings recently to verify the needs and approve the placement of bond requests on the ballot. He said, therefore, "The State of Michigan is guaranteeing bonds so we can use Michi­ gan's credit rating, which is one of the best in the nation." He noted there will be three proposals: Diane Szewczyk Smith gave th. First Friday audience a slide presentalion trial ncuded "before and after'shots for some of the projects at Chariton Park. • A 2.28-mfll request to sell bonds for ren­ ovations and additions at existing buildings • A request fur 0.59 mill lo support and maintain the additions and renovations. • A request for 0.95 nail to build a new el­ ementary school. The millage for support and maintenance would not kick In until the 1996-97 school year. Scboessel noted that the millage levels would decrease over the yean. For example, the 2.28-mill levy. If approved, would be re­ duced io 0.65 mill by its last academic year, 2016-17. The superintendent said the school system expects more than 500 new students over the ‘Spacewalk,’ car race events win approval J-Ad Graphics News Service There may be a few more things for kids lo do In Hastings this summer as a result of actions taken Monday night by the Hastings City Council. A request for a "spacewalk* behind the True Value outlet store downtown Saturday. May 13, was approved. Council also will allow the Weal Michi­ gan Radio Controlled Racers Chib the use of Bob King Part June 3 and 17 for adult su­ pervised races of radkxoouoiled model cam Howeve*. dHW*0 depends on the club producing proof reinsurance Another request, from Jim Perdue of the Celebration Co. to sell fireworks In the diy from June 28 to July 4 was met by puzzle­ ment and it was tabled until council's next meeting May 22. Jerry Bollhouse. president of True Value Hardware, said Ibe spacewalk will be avail­ able to children this Saturday in conjunction with the grand re-opening of Thia 79 That oudet store at 123 E. State St. He said he wants to use the last 27 feet of the alley be­ hind the fabric and craft store at 129 E State St. and the outlet store. The event will be from 9 a.ns to 4 p.m. Saturday. Al Zylstrx. who will rent and ran the spacewalk, has insurance. Bollhouse said. The radiocootrolled race club waa repre­ sented by Pat Clement, who said the idea behind the races was to 'give something for kids to do with these cars that Mom and Dad buy." He said some families bi y one of the ra­ dio-controlled cars and *rac .* U until the bat­ tery goes down, and then i' sits in the closet for two-three years." There already have been races at Grace Wesleyan Church and First Baptist Church, with some success. The club originally WORKERS, cont. from page 1 asked lo use Tydcn Park and Fish Hatchery Park, but council approved them only for Boo King Park. One reason was Ural Tyden Park roles forbid events that involve charg­ ing a fee, which the races would do. Clement said the races would be "always adult supervised, almost like s school event." He also said the club would like lo put on a demonstration for the Summerfest in the last weekend in August at Fish Hatchery Park. He was told lo ask the Summerfest Cpmmiaee about that. City Manager Howard Penrod laid be be­ lieves the races Indeed would be something for kids In the community to do, but he cau­ tioned against getting carried away with pol­ icy that commits public parks to specific events. "When we get requests like this, it pre­ cludes the public from using the parks for what they were intended." be said. "We re getting more and more requests like these " The council's stipulation that the dub have insurance also could be a problem for having the races held at all. dement told the council lhe group does not have a lol of money and needs to have races to raise funds in order to purchase insurance. The request lo sell fireworks prompted Councilman David Jasperse to comment, "I don't understand why this is coming before council." He was told that Perdue and die Celebra­ tion Co. would like to have a vendor's IIccnsc. Council was told the company would sell only legal fireworks, according to state law. But such sales have been held on private property in the community before, without any formal request for permission. Council members said they hope to have an answer at tbeir next meeting May 22. Missing girl drowns in swimming pool by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A 4-year-old Barry Township girl who bad been reported missing Friday night was found an hour later drowned in a swimming pool. Sami Jo Hunsberger had wandered from her home and drowned in a pool a half mile away. She was found there after a search by emergency personnel Rescue workers tried to revive the girl al the acene, as well as in the ambulance on the way to Pennock Hospital In Hastings. Revival efforts continued as she was transported from there lo Butlerworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, but workers were unable lo save her. said Barry Township Police officer Jim Fawcett. Hunsberger was reported missing from her - ... home south of Dehon in Barry Township al 9: 39 p.m. At that time, lhe girl had been missing for about an hour, police said. Search teams from the Barry Township Police Department. Delton Fire Department and a K-9 dog unit joined in the search. She was discovered in lhe pool at approximately 10: 20 p.m. The in-ground pool Ibe girl was found In was uncovered, but a fence around lhe pool closed off lhe area. Fawcett said il appears the girl opened the gate and walked into lhe pool area An autopsy was performed at Blodgett Hospital, and officials are awaiting lest re­ sults to determine how long the girl had been In ibe pool. Officer, are treating the incident as an ac­ cidental drowning. Fawcett said. . recognize ibe independence of lhe court and have some consistency with county policies that cover noo-court employees. The judges are trying to avoid having sep­ arate unions of court employees, which could potentially be four separate bargaining units. "We think that's an inefficient way to do II." Fisher said, especially in a small county. Fisher said that part of his job as Circuit Judge includes being ibe administrator foe all the county's courts. In other business, this week, the County Board: • Received a letter from Dan and Daria Burghdoff of Carlton Township voicing support for expansion of lhe parking area at the County Courthouse. "It is a well known fact that parking spaces are desperately needed. Not just for employees, but for the public who use these facilities as well." the Burghdoffs said. County officials have discussed the possi­ bility of turning a corner portion of the Courthouse lawn into a parking lot and County Board Chairman Jim Bailey recently said be would like to bear public opinion about that idea. "We realize that some of the trees would have to be removed or destroyed (for a new lot)," the Burghdoffs said. "However. In the name of progress, sometimes these things are Inevitable. We do not feel that this will take away from the beauty of the courthouse in any way. There will still be plenty of trees and lawn left," they said. "Il is too bad that lhe City of Hastings would not allow there to be free parking along State Street ind Church Street imme­ diately around the "Courthouse Square." However, we arc sure this has already been discussed and denied," the Burghdoffs raid. In a related parking matter, Commix ioner Linda Watson said everyone needs to *x re­ minded that they should not part in the Presbyterian Church parting tot while con­ ducting county business or working in county buildings. She remarked that the church has always been "a good neighbor" and suggested that perhaps a sign could be tastefully placed stating thai lhe church tot was not a county parking tot. "It's an unfortunate situation when the church...had a program this morning and they had to have members of their congrega­ tion out in the ram with umbrellas deterring traffic. Bailey said. He said he felt the Board has a responsibility lo address the problem by making people aware of the fact that they should not park in the church lot. • Re-designated Kalamazoo County Hu­ man Services for county substance abuse coordination for fiscal years 1995-96. Make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program : -. Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK. Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. ■ next Ove years. Unleu action is taken lo find room for the large influx. "Wi really will have some problems ana we'll need some space." be said. Scboessel pointed out that the "new" high school now is 26 years old. "Education has changed a lot. even from lite late sixties." be said. The superintendent said that perhaps with Ibe "substantial decrease' in property taxes In the aftermath of Proposal. the bond issue will be nare affordable lo property owners. Schoessel noted (hat the deadline for registering lo vole In Ibe annual school election is May 15. . * _ For more information, write U.S. Savings Bonds. Washington. DC 20226. For a recorded message of current rate information, call - I-800-4US BOND 1-800-487-2663 Stock •n America �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 11, 1995 — Page 3 City truth-in-taxation hearing will be held May 22 by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council will have a tnxb-in-taxation public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Monday. May 22. to set the tax rate for the next year • Council by charter is authorized to levy a maximum of 16.2 mills, but because of pro­ visions of the Headier Amendment, must soil back that rate to 15.8274 mills because if property assessment increases. According to the theory of Headlee. the 15.8274 mills will get the city the same revenue this year as 16.2 did last year. City Manager Howard Penrod told lhe council last Monday night that there is some confusion because of provisions of IToposal A, which was passed by voters in March 1994 to reduce property taxes to fund edu­ cation. increase lhe sales tax and cap prop­ erty assessments increases to 5 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. Penrod said the difference between the maximum levy of 16.2 mills and the rolled back rate is a little more than $41,000. The city must have the public hearing in order to levy the maximum rate, which Pen­ rod recommended the council to do. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said she agreed it s necessary to levy the 16.2 mills “with the money constraints were facing daily and with what cities are expected to do these days." She added that if council does nothing and lets the rolled back level stand, "we ll lose that (16.2-mill rate) forever." Council voted 7-1 to have the hearing. Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum cast the lone negative vote. Barry County Mapping Dept, wins international competition by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Bany County's Mapping Department has won lhe Exemplary Systems in Government Award Competition for small municipalities having a population of 100.000 or less. The competition is sponsored by the Ur­ ban A Regional Information Systems Asso­ ciation. based in Washington D.C. Past winners of the organization's awards have included Sweden, the city of Mississauga in Canada. Queensland. Australia and Milwau kee. Wisconsin. Karen Scarbrough, director of Barry Coun­ ty's Mapping and Equalization departments, credited David Shinavier. lhe county's geo­ graphic information systems coordinator, for capturing the award for lhe county. She told lhe County Board Tuesday that the award had generated a lol of excitement in the office. The award will be presented July 17 in San Antonio. Tx. Barry’s award is for international recogni­ tion of exceptional achievement in lhe ap­ plication of information technology that has improved the delivery and quality of gov­ ernment services. Barry County's Mapping Department and Geographic Information System has been in operation since July. 1991. Shinavier said. In the application, he said the county's system is exemplary for several reasons: • “The project has accomplished its initial goal of creating and maintaining accurate up-to-date parcel maps - produced in house - in half of lhe predicted time scale. • "We have proven that small county bud­ gets can produce big results. Our low-cost approach has proven lo other counties in Michigan and the nation that a little ingenu­ ity and a lot of hard work can put invaluable GIS capabilities on the desks of low budget jurisdictions who never thought it possible. Unprecedented cost-sharing programs be­ tween the county, townships and 911 Cen­ tral Dispatch allowed us to decrease our time frames and expand our user base. • “Our system works for many users and was the result of cooperation of those users. What began as a relatively simple mapping program has developed in a system that has become a necessity for several county de­ partments Our client base has extended from police detectives to school districts and a plethora of requests in between. The success of our program has been recognized by two major publications and more importantly by our own Board of Commissioners by resolution. We have also demonstrated our system in many other counties and at various statewide conferences." Shinavier said. Before lhe computerized mapping initia­ tive began in November. 1989. he said, the county had out-dated, hand-drawn paper par­ cel maps for use in the equalization depart­ ment. "There probably have been over a hundred modifications to the system design during its inception." Shinavier said of the new GIS. "Al the start, there were no blueprints, and no other counties to call for advice. To our knowledge, no other county of our size had attempted such a project" Council also set two other public hearings for the evening of May 22. One will be on lhe budget for fiscal year 1995-96. Another will be on the continued necessity of a special assessment on mer­ chants downtown for parking. In other business Monday night, the coun­ cil: • Received a request from developer Owen Jones to take ownership u« city prop­ erty adjacent to the railroad right of way near Heath Road and clean it up. Jones is developing homes in that area and said the land in question, not far from Rutland Township, is in horrible shape, with a lot of nails, railroad lies, glass and fence posts "We want to clean it up. make It pre­ sentable." he said. "Wed like some control over it. whatever we need to do to make it conform with the rest of the plat. It’s an eye­ sore." Jones said he would not pay for the land just so he could clean it up and noted be paid $2,500 for a 66-foot easement in 1989. Council members, however, said they have sold properties in the past for at least $400 an acre and it wouldn't be (air to the others to just give this land to Jones to spruce up for his development. Jones asked then if the city would be willing to clean up the property. Penrod said. "There is no money budgeted for us to clean up that property, nor would 1 recommend it." No action was taken, but Penrod will check on the price of land parcels in that area. • Agreed to send a letter of support for the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan to apply for three job training grants formerly handled by lhe Mid-Coun­ ties Training Consortium, which no longer will be in existence after June 30. Penrod said he understands the grants will help 24 county residents with basic job training. • Authorized the city manager to continue negotiating with CNC Manufacturing on its options to cane into lhe new industrial park ‘Young Artists’ learn mask making, bark painting, embossing on Starr School Road. CNC President Nel­ son Chapman proposes lo swap some land his firm owns tn the city (or about four acres of property within the industrial park, asks for 8 1/2- and five-year lax abatements and for extension of sewer, water, electricity and gas. Penrod said some things are still up in the air. The city needs to know if there are any environmental problems at the current CNC property and s ill is applying for a grant to extend utilities to the industrial park. CNC now is located al lhe industrial incu­ bator. but has outgrown its space. • Tabled a Planning Commission recom­ mendation to vacate Country Club Drive, but set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. June 12 on vacating a portion of Englewood Street. • Appointed Penrod. the department heads concerned and attorney Gary P. Skinner from Varnum. Riddering. Schmidt and Howlett to be the city's negotiating team in ba... Tug sessions with firefighters. Depa. ent of Public Works employees and police officers. Included will be Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield. Fire Chief Roger Caris and Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Contracts with all three groups expire on June 30. Deleted from the team was Joe Fremont from the Michigan Municipal League, in an effort to save money. • Agreed to an infiltraiioo/inflow study of the wastewater collection system by Mc­ Namee, Porter A Seeley for $4,800. • Heard bouquets from a member of the audience on lhe city crews' trash pickup ser­ vice this spring. • Received the industrial incubator finan­ cial report Ketchum said she wanted it re­ flected in the official minutes that lhe incu­ bator had a deficit of more than $17,000. Mayor Mary Lou Gray protested, saying that lhe report actually showed the incubator is still owed money, particularly by one of the clients, who has been in arrears for six months. "I think it's unfair to cast a negative image on the incubator, which is solidly in the black," the mayor said. "It's not just the rent, it's the heat." Ketchum contended. "I was told we consis­ tently run in lhe black, but if you look at the figures, there's a deficit." Penrod said the incubator has been operat­ ing in the black this past year. Accidents down with stoplights by Karen Mauek 1 Staff Wn ter The number of traffic accidents has been reduced al two area inrersectiom thanks lo new traffic lights installed within the last year. . Three-way stop lights were installed al die intersection of Woodlawn and Broadway in the city of Hastings, and at the intersection of M-43 (Gun Lake Road) and M-37 In Rut­ The students at the "Young Artist" program learned how to do Amate bark paintings from artist Mary Jo Lemanski. Each student made their own painting of a bird, flower or animal on brown craft paper with fluorescent paint (photo courtesy of Sherry Styf) Viejito masks created by "Young Artists’ were also worn by them in a darce. The students from area schools tried their hands at different types of art during the event sponsored by the Thronapple Arts Council. Barry County 4-H and the Barry Intermediate School District (photo courtesy of Sherry Styf). land Township. The city light was installed as a blinker in April 1994. It became operation as a three­ way light - green, yellow and red - after road construction at the intersection was completed last September. Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Michael Leedy said the light has made a dif­ ference in lhe number of traffic accidents *1 think it has worked." he said. "It has done the job." Hastings City Police records show that between March 1993 and September 1994. when the three-way light became opera­ tional. 16 accidents occurred al the Broadway and Woodlawn intersection. This number re­ flects both personal injury and property dam­ age accidents. That averages out to more than one accident per month. In the eight months since the light was installed, two accidents have occurred at lhe same intersection, said Leedy. "Td say that is a significant difference," he Amber Pomtt of Page Elementary in th- Thomapple Kellogg School District works with Rosa Lopez Killips on her mask (photo courtesy of Sherry Styf). Artist Robert DeLos Santos explains Mexican animal motif embossments before the children tried their hand at making their own with a print-making press (photo courtesy of Sherry Styf). said. The light at M-43 and M-37 was opera­ tional Oct. 10. 1994. State Police officials said there have been no known accidents al that intersection in Rutland Township since the light has been installed. That intersection is on two state roads. Accident statistics were unavailable from State Police departments of Traffic Enforce­ ment or Highway Safety and Planning in Lansing. ASPHALT continued from page 1 Road Commission. "They seem to be going off on their own a little more than I feel comfortable with," he said, noting that the County Board would be the unit to approve a county-wide millage proposal. Diana Phillips. Hastings Charter Town­ ship Treasurer, who was in the audience, said such a proposal needs township support. "Township supervisors and people are not that gung-ho like he (a county road official) was hoping." Phillips said. “They are not coming forth like they were. If they are for IL they are not coming forward. So that's one of the reasons, too." "Il’s an awful simple issue that is getting confused more and more as we go along," Burd said. With plans now on hold, at this point, it is a moot issue, commented County Board Chairman Jim Bailey. Alesheia Hoke (left) and Katie Dickenson, both from Woodland Elementary, are working on their Amate bark paintings (photo courtesy of Sherry Styf) Rosa Lopez Killips leads second and third graders in the folk dance "La Danza De Los Viejilos.’ or the dance of the old men The children each wear the mask they created (photo courtesy of Sherry Styf) �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 11, 1995 Letters So prayer is of little value? 7b The Editor: I wish to respond to Gordon Bennett's letter in the May 4 issue of the Hastings Banner, in which he insinuates that prayer is of little value. May I make a suggestion that perhaps it's because he chooses not lo believe in prayer in the first place? 1 can give a good example of prayer being amwe red. I came from a large family of ten children. My parents had seven children at the time of this incident. Mother had a bad sore throat and due to hard times she chose to doctor it herself. Con­ sequently. she ended up in the hospital with the doctor stating. ”1 give her 24 hours to live.” because she had strep throat and the in­ fection was in her blood stream. I’m so glad we belonged lo a church thai bad people who believed in prayer. They prayed and mother was returned to her fami­ ly. to which three more children were bom. I was one of those three. Just think, if everyone had believed like Mr. Bennett, there would have been seven children without a mother and I would not have had the wonderfv** experience of grow­ ing up in a large Christian family and learning from day one that Jesus answers prayer! Sometimes, "yea.” sometimes "no.” and it might even be "wait awhile.” My Bible tells me that Jesus never changes (Hebrews 13:8) So. if prayer is of little value, who has done the changing? Laura Orsborn Lake Odessa Time to decide historic district’s fate is near 7b The Editor: I realize that the citizens of Hastings are tir­ ing of the rhetoric over the proposed historic district. I sympathize with them. However, the time is drawing near when a decision will have to be made that may affect lhe city of Hastings far more than many peo­ ple realize. While the Historic District Committee tells us how pleasant they are going to be to deal with while stripping us of our property rights, the fact remains that they are bound by slate guidelines. If the historic district ended up the monster it could very well evolve into, it may be nearly impossible to get rid of. I have a feeling that if lhe historic district were enacted that the hostilities would just be beginning. We could very well end up with another dog pound on our hands. Many people were in favor of the proposed district simply to slop the hospital from ex­ panding. 1 think it is obvious that the hospital will not be stopped in that way. so why be sad- Letter on prayer most agreeable To The Editor: God isn’t a finite being 7b The Editor: After seeing Mr Bennett's letter prayers don't make much of a dent. I felt moved to respond. First, a couple of definitions: • Miracle — a happening that seems to be against the known laws of nature or science, an amazing or remarkable thing. • Pray/Prayer — a request to God. an ut­ terance of praise, to make supplication or of­ fer prayers. Prayer is a lot more than asking God to "perform" for us. Prayer is offering praise and thanksgiving to God. to Jesus Christ. Luke 18:1 says... “should always pray...” Jeremiah 42:3 says “Pray that the Lord will tell u» where we should go and what we should do." I Thessalonians 5:17 tells us to “pray continually.” This docs not even scratch the surface of what the Bible says about prayer. God answers prayer, sometimes “yes,” sometimes “no," and somtimes “wait.” I have seen prayers answered time and agein God performs miracles. Not always when •-e think it b appropriate. But he does “work all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.” Hebrews 8:28. If God performed a miracle every time we N inked our eyes, they would quickly lose their amazement, they would no longer be an effective witness to us. One miracle is the fact that the sun. planets, solar system and universe are "held together by the word of God." But. the greatest miracle of all is thai so "great a salavation" is offered by the death and resurrect win of Christ Jesus. I was blessed to be at the Promise Keepers Convention al the Pontiac Silverdome April 28 and 29. There. 7.000 men received that salvation. And over 72.000 men were moved to conviction, repentance and praise. Lives and relationships were healed. Lastly. God is not finite as to be diverted by the huge pile of prayers inundating heaven. He is infinite in power, glory, wisdom and love. God is. Robert Smith Hastings Fetal Alcohol Awareness Week b May 14-20 7b The Editor: Barry County Substance Abuse Services would like to make the Barry County com­ munity aware of National Fetal Alcohol Syn­ drome Awareness Week May 14-20. The week has been set aside to promote community awareness of the dangers and con­ sequences linked to alcohol consumption dur­ ing pregnancy Approximately one of every 500 babies born today in the United Slates has FAS, or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. For every child with FAS. there art at least ten other children who will suffer from Fetal Alcohol Effects, or FAE. FAS children often exhibit one or more of the follow ing birth defects: growth retardation (slower growth); facial defects such as smaller heads, misshapen eyes, and a "flat­ tened" face; heart, kidney, muscle and other formative defects; and behavioral problems such as hyperactivity, poor coordination, mental retardation, and learning disabilities. FAE children may exhibit "milder” versions of the above effects, especially the behavior and teaming problems In either instance, alcohol consumption causes real damage-physical, emotional and developmental—which can last a lifetime. WcxTen who drink heavily (four to five drinks per day) during their pregnancy are most at risk for giving birth to an FAS baby. However, expectant mothers who drink moderately or lightly, or who “binge" drink, also jeopardize their unborn child's health and well-being While one drink of alcohol-a 12-ounce beer, five ounces of wine, or one shot of 80-proof whiskey—stays in lhe mother's body for one or two hours, that same amount of alcohol will affect the fetus for as long as six to 12 hours. Drinkmg during pregnancy can also in­ crease the risk ot miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death There is simply no “safe" amount of drink­ ing during pregnancy even mothers who reported drinking sparingly during pregnancy have given birth to children with alcoholrelated effects To be on the safe side, any female who is pregnant or who suspects she may be pregnant should not drink any alcohiic beverages. Women who are planning a pregnancy should also refrain from alcohol consumption. It is also act a good idea to drink while breastfeeding a child. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is 100 percent preventable If you think or know you have a drinking problem, seek lhe help that you and your baby need. Confidential, professional counseling is available from Barry County Substance Abuse Services. If you have any concerns, or would like more information on Fetal Alcohol Syn­ drome. call 948-4866 during business hours Barry County Substance Abuse Services Hastings President wrong to throw stones To The Editor: Last Saturday's GR Press reports the presi­ dent's views on volunteer militias. Mr. Clinton accuses them of being "false patriots.” Secondly, he says the militias maintain this country lives in tyranny. Concerning the second change. J maintain that Mr. C.nton has helped this country live in economic tyranny by not fully supporting the balanced budget amendment. Concerning the first charge. I would main­ tain that, based on ha own "military” record, he should be very careful about whom he ac­ cuses of being a “false" patriot. Darrel Hawbaker Hastings The letter to the editor written by Gordon Mr. Bennett “Prayers don't make much of a dem" is true, humorous and excellent. Gordon sure gave much thought and math to the entire subject of National Day of Prayer. 1 admire his well written, well said thoughts on prayer. Gordon is an open-minded individual. More open-minded people like Gordon arc a welcome relief from thine who arc closeminded in growth and maturity. Hastings Banner copies of Gordon Ben­ nett's letter lo editor are biing sent to numerous people I know. They, like me. will find the letter agreeable and a joy lo read. Justine McLean Hastings Letter mocks the scriptures 7b The Editor: As we read the article in last week's Banner from Gordon Bennett on prayer, it occured to us that he is very dull ot -nind or making com­ plete mockery of everything written in the Scriptures. God doesn't have to justify Himself. He is. Was. And is coming again. He has written it all down for us to read and respond to. And every time you mock Him. His Son is crucified all over again, the nails driven Even so. Mr. Bennett. God is love and He loves you. Our nation, our world, and even Gordon Bennett still have a prayer. We are living in a world of chaos. Clear out those celestial pathways of spiritual communication and repent of your theocracy of Almighty God. Don and Joyce Kelly Baltimore Township CLARIFICATION: Two things in a May 4 Banner article about low level radioactivity storage in the state ot Michigan should be clarified. The Michigan Low Level Radioactive Waste Authority is striving to find one location in the stale for a permanent waste isolation facility. Last week's article said 50. Also, the story suggests lhai everything coming out of a power plant is considered high level waste and is therefore a federal responsibility. The definitioo of high level radio active waste is the spent fuel from a nuclear power plant. The federal government is responsible for the disposition of that type of material However, there arc other waste materials that come from a nuclev power plants that arc defined as low ievc waste. The majority of nuclear plant waste i similar to low level waste from hospitals Ad univeristies such as protective clothing gloves, and vials. A small portian ol low level waste from power plants is much more highly radio active. For that material, remote handling and different methods of packaging are required. Letters died with the historic district? 1 think it is time to be candid about the historic district, not to be nasty, but simply to be honest. I feel the historic district is more about appeasing a few elitists rather than about the welfare of lhe people of lesser affluence. For example, one of the historic committee members said she was opposed to w indow air conditioners. In other words if you can not af­ ford central air conditioning you deserve to suffer. There are many nice people struggling to make ends meet and still improve their homes They may have to do it a little at a time, as they can afford it. but they will get the job done if they are left alone. It takes all the enjoyment out of working on your home if you have to grovel in front of a panel. We already have all the laws we need. How did we ever get to be one of the top 100 small cities in lhe country without a historic district? I think lhe city 's main interest in the propos­ ed historic district is to increase the tax base by artifically increasing property values through the historic district, and as usual, the people who can afford it the least will pay the price. 1 think it is the unAmerican lo force something on a person against hts will, it was things like that that brought our fore-fathers to this country in the first place. I can not imagine a pc'»on in his right mind inviting more government, inconvenience, in-, trusion. servitude and loss of rights ito his already over complicated life. The whole idea of the proposed historic district is contrary to what our form of government was intended to be. and intended to protect us from. The promoters and enactors of lhe proposed Maple Ridge Historic District would be held accountable if enacted, as it is a violation of lhe property rights of lhe property owners. I for one object to and do not submit to their authority or jurisdiction in this matter. Even if it were lawful, there are only 30 or 40 homes out of 284 with any historic significance. A city of Marshall we are not. Why violate so many people for the sake of a few? If you arc opposed to your rights being violated, if you are capable of thinking for yourself, call your council person and let them know how you feel. Michael Lyons Hastings God can answer all our prayers 7b The Editor: We were greatly moved by Mr. Gordon M. Bennett s letter concerning the National Day of Prayer and his suggestion that “there may already be entirely too much praying going on.” We take this opportunity to spread the “Good News” that God does in fact answer prayer and He is omnipotent and omnipresent, so we don’t have to worry about “reducing lhe Lord's workload and unclogging the celestial paths of spiritual communication** by consolidating our number of prayers. With great joy we report that we are com­ manded by the Word of God to pray without ceasing and “not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests lo God.” (Philippians 4:6 NIV). The powerful mediator we have is Jesus Christ, who died and rose again so that we can ail have eternal life. All who call on His name will be saved. The Hastings Banner has our authorization to release our phone number to Mr. Bennett so that we can meet to show him what God has done in answer to our prayers. No, we have never kept a “ miracle-to­ prayer" ratio; however, if this would. strengthen the faith of Mr. Bennett, we would-' be more than willing to do so. Bless you. Mr. Bennett. It is our sincere ' prayer that grace, mercy and peace from God the Father. Jesus the Son. and the Holy Spirit be yours. We love you. Bill and Teny Avery Jr.Promise Keeper and Prayer Warrior Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Sanata Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office BuBding, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russel Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phono (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third ot Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Meh. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Carton, Woodbind, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and e tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office. Room 166, Federal BuBding, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan Slate Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Repiiilican, 87th District (al of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. Slate Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. HashngsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Puttehed by.. Hastings tanner, toe. 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May 11. 1995 — Page 5 Letters God is strong enough to handle all prayers To The Editor: In response to Mr. Bennett's Liter to the editor in the May 4 Banner It concerns us that Mr. Bennett s God is not big enough, strong enough and does not have enough time to answer all the prayers being prayed. Our youth group serves a sovereign God. He has all the time in the world for all of us. If He created lhe heavens and earth in just seven Jays, wouldn't that prove to you that He is a strong, almighty God? Our God has not only invited us to take our prayers to him, but also has instructed us to do so (see Phiiippians 4:6). Mr. Bennett said he is not seeing any mir­ acles. but I believe there are many miracles happening every day, in my life and thai of many others. Maybe Mr. Bennett is looking only for big miracles. Maybe he should start looking for those little miracles happening every day. There are 70,000 people being saved each day. Is that not a miracle to you? FINANCIAL Keith A Fredrichs We arc sure our God has no problem hear­ ing and understanding all the prayers, and sending the right answers to those prayers. We believe that praying kx> much is imX the problem, but the lack of it is. Our prayer for Mr Bennett is that he comes to know our superior God. who has enough lime for all. When Mr. Bennett ap­ pears before the throne, we are sure the Uird will have enough time to deliver the justice due him. God already knows whai your destiny is when you appear before lhe throne. He will only be delivering judgment, not deciding what the judgment will be. One last thing Mr. Bennett should know: We will continue to pray in school, at work and wherever else we may go. whether it is legal or not! Hastings Church of the Nazarene Senior High class Katy Strouse, age 15. and class members GRAND RAPIDS - Keith A. Fredricks, 52 of Grand Rapids and formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 1995 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on December 6,1942 in Tustin, the son of Herbert and Bertha (DeBoer) Fredricks. He attended Lake Odessa Schools and mamed Barbara Brock in 1974 in I-»kr Odessas Mr. Fredricks served in the United States Army during Vietnam and was stationed in Germany. He was employed by Burggrabe Masonry Company in Grand Rapids as a brick layer He was a member of lhe Woodland Eagles. Mr. Fred.icks was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra in 1967 and his father in 1972. Surv ivors include his wife, Barbara; one son. Shane Fredricks, serving in the United States Marines at Camp Pendelton. California; his mother. Bertha Fredricks of Lake Odessa; three brothers, Roger (Shirley) Fredricks of Travelera Rest, South Carolina. Donald (Marilyn) Fredricks of Caledonia and Harvey (Darla) Fredricks of Lake Odessa; four sisters. Elaine (Jay) Wigger of Kentwood. Bernice (Don) Goodemoot of Lake Odessa, Marva (LaVerne) Kneale of Saranac and Linda (Randy) Wolver­ ton of Lake Odessa; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Friday at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Legal Notices Fom Dov>d ORDER OF PUBLICADON AND NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT ORDER OF PUBUCAT1ON AND NOnCE OF HEARTH G FINAL ACCOUNT Filo No. 94-21473-E5 In rho Manor of tho E»»oi»* of LARRY J A1NSLU TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE listed below whose addresses and WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Your interest in Filo No 94-21475-ES In th* Matt*r ol ih* Estate* of TONI L. AILES. ot TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Your interest in G'lmoro Dobra Hoyrxx David Higgins Thelma Hoffman John M Jock son Kenneth Jone* Lizzie Steven* Keller Robert Kerr Willmm in fho probat* courtroom. 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DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION Potihon ID 12520 PROPERTIES OVER S3 00 IN VALUE Alieva Diane the beoring to petition lor refund DO NOT CON TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION Petition ID 12522 PROPERTIES OVER $5 00 IN VALUE Aile* Toni l McCollum Robert McGuire James McKinney Patricio McMahon Thomas J Newburn Max‘ne Norris Charles E Oconner Earl Pon ter a Frederick D Peter* Gerald Richards Stanley Robort Donald Robert Crown Comp Root Alfred Rouch Robert E R uprightLynn Schafer John Schantz Homer Scott William Sheffield Devin A Shutt Howard Investing in mutual funds can beat stock-picking When you invest in mutual funds, you’re buying professional management Mutual funds relieve you of the responsibility of try­ ing to research and choose the best in­ vestments. and let the professionals do it for you. A recent study by one mutual fund show­ ed just how valuable professional manage­ ment can be. Assume it’s Jan. 1, 1934 and you have $50,000 to invest. You can either pick five slocks from lhe Dow Jones Industrial Average (the Dow) and invest $10,000 in each of the slocks, or place the entire amount in the mutual fund. The analysis compares the results of each investment from Jan. I. 1934. through Dec 31. 1993 First, let’s consider picking five Dow stocks. The Dow consists of 30 of the largest, best-managed and most Roundly capitalized corporations in the world. For the study, the fund used the stocks that made up the Dow on Dec. 31, 1993, because the Dow has changed over time, and many of the companies that it included in 1934 no longer exist. The following stocks compose the Dow: Allied Signal, Alcoa. American Express, AT&T. Bethlehem Steel. Boeing. Caterpillar. Chevron. Coca-Cola. Disney, DuPont, Eastman Kodak. Exxon. General Electric. General Motors, Goodyear. IBM. Interna­ tional Paper. McDonald's. Merck. J.P Morgan. Philip Morris, Procter and Gamble. Sears. Texaco. 3M. 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Yet this comparison illustrates the advantages of long­ term professional management vs. flying solo. In addition to professional management. Clum Michael G Cronk right Marjorie Cronknght William A Dailey Linda K Now meeting ttL the Hastings Church of God building. 502 E. Bond. Hastings (corner of Bond & East St.). For more PROPERTIES $5 00 OR LESS IN VALUE Britton Caroline A Dave Host wick MS-2191 TRADITIONAL EPISCOPAL/ANGLICAN 1B2A BOOK OF COMMON PRA\TR USED FOR ALL SERVICES Smith Allen Walter Shari Wiosmo Kirtus Come Join Us In Worship This Sunday 50 • 50 • 50 • 50 • 50 • SO • 50 • 50 If you see 5.° • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 9. 1995 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 0 Heron Timothy -W — May l3th— W C KyleGirrbach £ ’.-k Love ..Mom. 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Barbara Bedford Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan (616)948-2194 ★*•• 50 50 50 this Person, ®° wish him so a Happy 50 Birthday! 50 50 • 50 • 50 • 50 • 50 • 50 • 50 • 50 MATERIALS MANAGEMENT BUYER Full Time PENNOCK HOSPITAL in Hastings. Michigan, has an opening for a full-time Materials Management Buyer. The successful candidate must have high school diploma (or equivalent); some advanced formal education courses (related experience may be ac­ cepted in lieu of formal education); one or more years' experience as a supervisor, with progressive responsibility, in a hospital supply area; and a thorough knowledge of warehousing, inventory control, and modem hospital-related material handling system. This position is responsible for the purchasing function of the hospital storeroom; in­ itiating purchase orders; inventory control, and maintaining department records. PENNOCK HOSPITAL offers a complete compensation package which includes an innovative flexible benefits system; Paid Time Off system; tuition reimbursement for continuing education; personal tax-deferred savings plan to which Pennock Hospital will contribute as much as 5% of your salary; and much more. Please submit resume/application to; PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street. Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-3112 E.O.E. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 11, 1995 HELP DRIVE DOWN THE RATE OF KIDNEY DISEASE WHILE SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT Eva Marie Meinert Donate your used car to the National Kidney Foundation. You may even qualify for a tax deduction. For more information or to arrange for a free pick up call 1-800-488-CARS (2277) at the... Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 623-2050 (Dehon) after 6 p n Mana 1000 a m THOBNAPPLE GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly called The Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Ser­ vices 9 45 a m Bible Classes - P.O Boa 63. Haatrnr. MI 49051 VALLEY FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake office 1045 948-2349 prayer and Bible study, sharing ytntr faith. Children’* Sunday a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Heatings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pasior Sally C Keller. D.C.E.; Brian Humphreys. Program, Youth Director Thun. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway lermedwtc School'* Government Day Saturday. May 13 — 7 00-9:00 Middle School Mixer. Luchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Warehip Server* Sunday. 9:00 a m. and 11:00 a m.. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rond. Dowling. Ml 49050 Paator Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 7:00 p i ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson 9 30 vices. 9:30 service broadcast over WBCH AM and FM Nursery pro­ vided during both services 10:30 Fellowship and refreshments in the 11 20 Children'* al 943-3365. QUIMBY UNITED METIKXJLST CHURCH M 79 West Pador Susan Trowbridge. (616) 943-9392 Sunday School 10 am; Worship II am.; After May 15 — meet Tuesday. May 16 - 500 pm Non-Reside ru Sub Conimit.cc meet* Wedneaday. May 17 - 7:00 p.m. Chou rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Stewanhhtp Commitlcc HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 945-3397 Church pfa* 945-4995 School; IIDOt.m . Morning Wor. Youth Fellowship. Evening Wonhip BABBY CO. CHUBCH OF INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (reading nddreaa - 1651 Mrehuon Rd.. HaaMga. Ml49038) 7004 00 p m Ow Commumiy dey* Md Wcdnetdey* 900-1200 948-4045 Suufey Service* - 9:30 Evening WOODGROVF BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 from 6004:00 pun. 7:00 p.m. Can far iocatkm - 623-3110. 943-2361 far aa appotatmenl iag> Wonhip, HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH - Corner Slate Rd . and Bollwood St Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev ASSEMBLY Glady^Cm^Winiam^ | PLAINWELL - Gladys Ca.’oi Williams, 86, of Plainwell and formerly of Delton, passed away on Monday, May 8,1995 at the Bridgew­ ood Care Center in Plainwell, where she had been a patient for the past 3 1/2 years. She wis born on December 21, 1908 in Hamilton, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Pearl Ambrose. She was married to William “Bill" Williams on August 31, 1927 in Webster City, Iowa. He preceded her in death on July 9, 1966. The Williams family came to Michigan in 1945 from Dayton, Ohio and owned and oper­ ated four taverns; the Oilkey Lake Tavern, the Prairie Schooner, the Wayland Hotel and the Allegan Bill and Carol’s. In retirement she warted at the Prairie Schooner, the Pub in Richland and the UUu Lake 1"" She wu a member ot the Prudence-Nobles Chapter #366 OKS. She waa also preceded in death by her father. Walter Ambrose in 1950; her mother, Alice Pearl Ambroae in 1984; titter. Dorothy Cook in 1991; brother Waiter Ambroae. A private Interment Service will be held on Thunday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 945-2361 SMurdhy aemces are: HOOa.m. fare HASTINGS FIRST UNITED MFTHOOIST CHURCH, owner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Parttw Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Church phone (616) 9'3-9574 Barner free building 700400 p. days aad Wednesday.. 900-1200 FIBST BAPTIST CHUBCH. 309 Sunday School 9:30 a m.; Coffee 11:00 a.m. — Junior Church following Children's Story for ages 5 thro 8. Mi-Hi A Sr-Hi Youth 945 2361 for an apporetment NASHVILLE AREA IT. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father WEDNESDAYS FAMI1 Y CHURCH NIGHT - Childrens grade 500 p.m.. Children's Bell |IreneB. Jancnutk| PLAINWELL - Irene B. Janousck paued away on Saturday. May 6. 1995 in Plainwell. She waa born on March 31, 1900, the daughter of the late George and Margaretta (Doster) Brownell. She had been a resident ot thia area moat ot her life and had attended Olivet College and was a graduate of Michigan State Utuvemty For many yean the operated the Janousck Orchard in Othtemo with her hutband Dennis. Mn. Jsnousek was preced'd In death by her husband, Dennis in 1966; twr brothers and four sisters. Her family includes her lighter, Carolyn Janouaek ot Plainwell; brofaer, George Brow­ nell ot Lansing; many traces snd nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thunday al 10:30 a.m. at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Oren Plainwell Chapel. Burial of cremains will take place in Mesa. Arizona Memorial gifts may be made to the Ameri­ can Diabetes Association. Wings ot Hope Hospice or s chirity of one's choice. p.m.. Prepared Light Meal 6:00 p.m., Bible Study 6:43 p.m ; Ac­ tivities for Kids 6:45 p.m.. First CHURCH, CEDAR CREEK BOLE. Cedar 6<b p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible Night far all ages THURSDAYS |June E. Peake| May 13 — Church-wide Clean UpTia-Up of church property 9 00 HASTINGS - June E. Peake. 7g. of Hast­ ings, passed away May 7, 1995 at her residence She wss born on June 7,1916 in Hastings, the daughter of Isaac and Gladys (Wolcott) Mead She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. She was marled to William Erie Peake in October. 1935. Mn. Peake was a lifelong Hastings area resi­ dent. She was well known in the area for her work with ceramics, both as an instructor rnd sales from her home. She also enjoyed sewing and for several yean worked in the local Commission on Aging Office in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband. William Erie on September 10. 1974; great granddaughter. Niki O'Dell and a brother. Victor Mead. Surviving are a son. Eldon and Marjorie Peake of Nashville; daughters. Sdma and Jerry Wallace of Hastings and Kathy and Jerry Newton of Wayland; 14 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren, sisters. Ardtth Baum of Hastings snd Geneva Dodson of Colorado, brothers, William Hubbell of Hastings and Keith Mead of Grand Rapids; uncle. Orin Wolcott of Hastings; many nieces, nephews, great neices and nephews Funeral Services were held on Wednesday at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating Bunal was at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions nuy be made to Barry Community Hospice meeting Roscoe. (5171 852-9228 Monnag Time Before the Service Nursery, childrens ministry, youth gnxtp. adult small group ministry, leader- 10) p.m The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA Hastings and Lake Odessa 14 - Mother's Day - Festtval of the Christian Home Tuesday. May 16 — U M Men Dinner and Pro­ gram at 6:30 p.m Wedneday. May cheon 12 00 Noon Thursday. May II - CROP Walk Planning meeting 7 00 p.m tn Room 108 Clean/Fi* Plant Day SUPPORT GROUPS- V I P *»(Visually Im­ paired Penom) 9:30 a.m fir*l Fri­ day of month September thru May. Narcotic* Anonymous 12 00 Noon WMH FUNKRM HOMK Hastings FLIXFAB INCORPORATED 12 30 pm Wednesday*. Thursdays, and 9 00 a m Co Satur- of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HAKT1NO1 Member F.D.I.Q THf HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 00 pm Wednesdays GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michnel Anton. Church School (all ages) Thur* day. May II — 6:30 Children's HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS HBKR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan MARTIN - Gloriana M. Boulter was born on January 27, 1938 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Daniel and Don (Babcock) Harvath. She was a resident of this area all her life and was an active member of the Martin United Methodial Church Gloriana had gained strength from her many friends and from reading the Bible. She enjoyed flowers, gardening., cooking and had been active in the Farm Bureau. Her greatest hobby was her grandchilden. She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Harvalh Her family includes her mother, Don Harvath; her husband. Royal; her daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Rob Nieuwenlans; her son. Todd; two grandchildren, Erin and Colt Nieuwenhuis: her brothers and listen and their tpouscs, Daniel and Viva Harvath, Don and Jim Boulter, Judy Harvath all of Delton, Gerald Harvath of Kalamazoo, Lany and Sandy Harvath of Delton, Timothy and Lucy Harvalh of North Carolina, Bertha and W ayne Bonnatn of Hudsonville, Isabelle and Mohammad Hemmedy of Saudi Arabia; many nieces and nr|tu wa. Celebntion of Life Services will be held on Thunday at 1:00 pm. al the Martin United Methodist Qiurch with Reverend William Bills officiating. Burial will be at South Martin Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Wings of Hope Hotpice Allegan County or the Martin United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Manhall-Gren Plainwell Chapel. Helen M. Eriduon HASTINGS - Helen M. Erickson, 76. of Hastings passed away Wednesday, May 3, 1995 at TendcrCare in Hastings. Mn. Erickson waa born January 30,1919 in Hastings, the dsughter of Hany and Loa (Coville) Roberts. She was raised in Bany County. She was employed at Haatinga Aluminum Products for 16yean. After retiring she worked st the ODA, the Chamber of Commerce and the Bany County Sheriff's Department She enjoyed watching buds, wildlife snd her floaten. She was preceded in death her parents; brother, Ehrin Roberts and half-brother, James Hotchkiss of Detroit She is survived by sons, Roger Medeudorp of Gun Lake, Robert (Pat) Fillingham of Hast­ ings; daughters. Kay Spngue of Lake Okeech­ obee, Florida. Eva (Thomas) Richards of Middleville, and Carol Engletth of Freeport; half-brother, Richard (Lily) Hotchkiss of Alabama; half-sister. Melvina (Harold) Tobias of Hastings; sister-in-law. Eva Roberts of Hart­ ings; eleven grandchildren; several great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Bany Community Hospice, Bany County Animal Shelter or a chirity of your choice. RobertJ. Parr Sunday IfrOO a.m. Sunday School. 11.-00 a.m Worship Service; 6:00 the OF | NAZABENE. 1716 North Broad- Children HASTINGS Gloriana M. Boulter HASTINGS - EVA MARIE MEINERT, 87. of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 1995 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born on July 14,1907 in Bangor, the daughter of Charles and Nellie (Thompson) Leaver. She moved to the Yankee Springs area of Barry County in 1912 and to Hastings in 1922. She attended the Yankee Springs School, graduating in 1926 from Hastings High School She went on to attend Barry County Nonna! receiving her teachers certification in 1927. She taught school for two yean in the Brush Ridge and the Gregory School. She married Stanley M. Meinert on Decem­ ber 22, 1928 and had lived at her East State Road address since 1940 before entering Thor­ napple Manor in 1993. Mrs. Meinert was a Charter Member of Hastings Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed music, arts and crafts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley oo October 25, 1993 and a grandson, Stephen Meinert in 1967. She is survived by a son A wife, Artie A Patricia Meinert of Manhall; two grandchil­ dren, Dr. David Meinert of Springfield, Missouri, Julie Meinert of Marshall; two great grandchildren, Michael A Kristen Meinert of Springfield, Missouri. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, May 6, 1995 at Hastings Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Randall K. Hartman officiating. Burial will be at the Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stanley A Eva Meinert Memorial College Scholarship Fund at Hastings Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings May 16 - 7 00 Congregational Council Wednevday. May 10 10 00 Wiwdwatcher* KENTWOOD - Robert J. Parr, 29, of Ketawood passed away cm Sunday, May 7,1995 at Pipp Hospital in Plainwell. He was born oo September 29, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Robert and WillabeU (Raterink) Pan. He was raised in the Middleville area and attended Thornapple K< 'logg schools, graduat­ ing tn 19S4. Mr. Parr was employed it Steelcase in Grand Rapids as a Hi-k> Driver in Shipping and Receiving. He enjoyed .tockey, especially the Kalama­ zoo Winjs aid he also enjoyed his Quad Runner. Survivors are his son, Jaime Pan of Middle­ ville; mother, WillabeU R Parr of Kentwood; father. Robert J. (Sandy) Pan, ft. ot Gun Lake; sister, Rena (Donald) Wojczynski of Grand Rapids; grandmother, Betty Raterirk of Howard Qty; nep-sister. Nicole Boivin of Chicago; step-brother, Marc (Wendy) Boivin of Ch^ago; several aunts, uncles, cousins and four nephews. Funeral Services were held cm Wednesday at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Kenneth Vaught oifficiating Interment was it Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions tnsy be made to MADD. |Ruaell C. Taybrr| SARANAC - Russell C. Taylor, 92, of Saranac, passed away on Wednedsday. May 3, 1995 at Ionia Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 4,1902 in Berlin Town­ ship, Ionia County, the son of Harley and Myrtle (Sible) Taylor. He attended Hindertieter and Saranac SchooU. He married Katherine Feuerstein on June 21, 1926 in Miriam and had celebrated’.heir 68 Wedding Anniversary. Mr. Taylor was employed with the Stile of Michigan at the Ionia Prison and was a self employed farmer. He was a charter member of St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. A life long member of the Berlin Center Grange and a member of the Michigan State Grange. He was preceded in death by one daughter. Betty Nash in May. 1966. Survivors include his wife, Katherine, two sons, Donald Taylor of Adel, Georgia and Burton Taylor of Ionia; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sister, Lucille Rittenger of Ionia. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday at St. Edwards Catholic Church. Bunal was at Balcom Cemetery in Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to Sl Edwards Catholic Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. If you knew Joe, please join us in a celebra­ tion of hb life at a Memorial Service oo Satur­ day, May 13<h at 4:00 p.m. at the Episcopal Parish House, 315 W. Center Street, (one block north of Girrbach's Funeral Home ot the corner of Green and Broadway). Reverend Arthur Mix will be officiating. There will be a string trio by members of the Grand Rapids Symphony, Beth Lepak. Wilma Lanckmi and Lareen Turkala. Vocalists, Peggy Hemcriing, Bethany and Jodi Elms. "Country Strings" with Joe Andrews, Lloyd Peck, Doris Peck and Willed Myers. The Emanuel Church Children's Bell Choir and reading by Tina Weinert. Your stories and shared memories will be There will be a buffet for all, Lovi^ly, AuttraE. GruwaUt HASTINGS - Aun E, Oriavaltb, 88 of Hotingi, paned iwiy on Saturdiy. May 6, 1995 at Tlxnapple Manor. She wu bunt on May 7, 1906 at Tukunu, Latvia, the daughter of Janik and Emilija (VitiM) Silina. She waa raiaed in Latvia and attended acbooia there. She graduated frixn Latvian Utrivenity with a teacben degree. She waa married to Eduards Grinvalds oa October 9, 1937. They came to the Unked States and Hastings in 1951 from Germany. She was employed at Hastings Aluminum Products Company for several yean, retiring in 1971. Mn. Grinvalds wu a member of Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Unity Latvian Lutheran Church of Grand Rapida and the Latvian Relief Society, "Daugavas Vanagi" She wu preceded in death by her htuband oo March 20. 1976; a brother and a aister. Surv Ivors include sous uu wives. Justs aad Jams Grinvalds of Northville and UMs aad Astra Grinvalda of Falla Church. Virginia; three grandchildren; brother, Mintauta Silins ot Trcomi, Washington. Memorial Service! will be held on Saturday, May 13. al 10:00 a.m. at Heatings Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Reverend Charles P. McCabe III officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Grand Rapios. Memorial cootributiona may be made lo Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Qxtrch. Arrangements were nude by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Louis O. Bartow HASTINGS - Louis O. Bartow, 81. of Hamings, passed away oo Monday, May 8,1995 al Pennock Hotpiixl. He wu bora on December 20,1913 in Hast­ ings. the son of Fred and Gertrude (Oda) Bartow. Mr. Bartow wu a life long Hastings area resident He attended the Yeckley School aad Hutings High School. He wu a United States Army Veteran of World War U. He wu married to Neil Banks, that marriage ended in divorce. He then married Catharine V. (Conrad) Russell on February 4, 1967. He hu lived at his present address on Wall Lake Road since 1946. Mr. Bartow owned and operated “Bartow's Nursery and 1 anda-aping" in Hastings for 48 years. Other employment included; Hssrings Manufacturing Company and I odrshore Farms-Highland Dairy. He wu an avid outdoorsman. enjoying fish­ ing, burning, growing plamvflowas, reading and playing canls. He wu Past Commander and Chaplain df American Legion Poet #45 in Hastings and the Moose Lodge #628. Mr. Bsrtow wu preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eugene “Pete" Barlow; grandson. Chad Barlow. Survivors include his wife Ca.nsrine Cf Hastings; sons and wives, Malcom and Debra Bartow of Douglasville. Geotgii. Raymond and Marquita Barlow of Hastings and Nathan • and Vicki Barlow of Rison. Artt-nau; daughter and husbaml. Gloria and Marvin Hummel of Grand Ledge; son end wife. James and Marilyn Russell of Ada; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchiidea; brolber, illiam Paul Bartow of Kaleva. Funeral Services were held oo Wednesday, May 10, at the Wren Funeral Home with Carta Smith officiating. ____ Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 845 or donor’s choice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 11, 1995 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS...by Catherine Lucas Fryklinds marking 40th anniversary Earl and lohanna Fryklind were married May 9. 1955 in Auburn. Ind. They are the parents of three and grandparents of seven. Join us in celebrating their 40th anniversary on May 13 at an open house. 1-4 p.m. at the Delton Fire Station, west end. . : Hoares celebrate 50th anniversary Rae M and Edward L. Hoare were united in marriage April 15. 1945 at the Stock­ bridge Methodist Church in Kalamazoo by the Rev. Richard Weame. Their marriage look place soon after Mr. Hoare's 2 1/2-year lour of duty in lhe South Pacific. She la Ibe daughter of Mr. and Mn. -Floyd Beatty, and he is lhe son of Mr. and Mn. Frank Horn. A 50th anniversary dinner with 22 close friends and relatives was held at lhe historic -Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake lo honor the couple, followed by a small open bouse at their home on Sbelp Lake. Mr. Hoare served with the famed 31a Red Arrow Division in WW n and was among the group of soldiers who fought and walked over the Owen Slandly Mountains during the New Guinea Papuan Campaigns. While lhe couple had no children if their own. they were blessed by several very dose, devoted nieces and nephews. Their early years were spent trailenng their cabin cruiser from Canada lo Florida, ramping, boating and fishing. Mrs. Hoare retired in 1992 after serving 17 yean as a Bany County commissioner * Mr. Hoare spent many yean with Geo. Sanderson Electric Co. as a journeyman electrician, retiring from Rowan and Blair Electric in 1980 Riley-Weller exchange vows Mr. Bernie Weller and Ms. Alvina Weller of Hastings, wish to announce the marriage of their son. Scon James to Kendrall Roberts Riley, daughter of Mr. William Riley of Haverford. Penn, and Ms. luoui.se Bale of Bridgeport Penn. Th-? bride and groom were married on Feb. 24. 1995 in North Olmstead. Ohio. The groom is a graduate of Western Michigan University. He is employed as an account manager for the Kellogg Sales Company. The bride is a graduate of Saint Jospeh's University in Philadelphia. Penn. She was formerly employed as an account represen­ tative for the Kellogg Sales Company. The couple resides in North Olmstead. Ohio. Replogle-Wolf to wed June 3 Marcia L. Replogic and Daniel A. Wolf will exchange vows on June 3 at Camp Michawana The bride-elect is a graduate of KCC and is a registered dental hygienist. The prospective bridegroom is a graduate of Hastings High School and is employed al Bradford White Corporation. Jaynes-Tolles plan to wed June 10 . Mr. and Mrs Jim Jaynes of Hastings are pleased lo announce the engagement of their daughter Jacquelyn Lee Jaynes to Bradley .toayne Tolles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tolles of Hastings Jacquelyn is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1987 graduate of Western Michigan University She received her . master 's degree al Grand Valley Stale Univer lMty and is currently leaching al Kent City • Community Schools. Bradley is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1990 graduate of Western • Michigan University He is pursuing a -piaster's degree in environmental studies al .Western Michigan University and is currently working for the DNR in Jackson. Michigan The couple are planning a June 10. 1995 wedding Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell or buy something...rent a home, or get a job! VandeGuchte-Young plan June 10 wedding Kann Lyn VandcGuchte and Jeffrey Allen Young will be united in mamage on June 10. 1995 The bnde-to-be is the daughter of Rich and Carol VandcGuchte. of Jenison She is a graduate of Jenison High School and attended Grand Rapids Community College The future groom is the son of Gary and Marsha Young, of Hastings. He is a graduate of Hastings High School and attended Cor­ nerstone College The Living Stones of Lakewood United Methodist Church, youths from 10 to 18. per­ formed at Wesley Woods for the United Methodist West Michigan Conference singles retreat Saturday evening. They presented a new program they have been working on for several months. It is called "The Great Adventure." This puppet and mime-clown group will present the program many times and many places in the next several months The Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance volunteers and auxiliary members will hold their May dinner on Mother’s Day Sunday. May 14. from noon to 3 p.m. The menu will be Swiss steak and ham with all their usual extras. These monthly dinners are held at Cunn­ inghams' Acre on the second Sunday of spr­ ing. summer and fall months. All profits go for further ambulance equipment or training or for similar needs, such as those of the fire department. Cost of the dinner will be $6 for adults. $3 for those between 5 and 12 and free for anyone under 5 or over 100. Takeouts are available by calling 374-7328. A group of 20 adults from Lakewood United Methodist Church went on a bowling and pizza exiting Saturday evening. They bowled in Lake Odessa then went to Good Time Pizza in NashvHle. The event was plan­ ned by Elaine Schippcr. On Monday evening last week. 1 stayed in Hastings after turning in this column at the Banner office and had dinner with Denise Daniels. She loaned a new book which she said she enjoyed. I am trying to read it now. but lhe type is very small and very difficult to read. 1 will make no effort to buy it for the one thing library readers insist on is a book set in a easy-to-read type. During tlx: week 1 acquired the new Mary Higgins Clark mystery. "Let Me Cail You Sweetheart." which 1 read over the weekend and enjoyed. We also received a copy of all seven of the ever popular Curious George stories by Margaret and H.A. Rey for children in one volume. It has all the illustrations and the complete text of each of the earlier Curious George books. The smaller paperback books in the library were mostly worn out or lost, but the children still enjoy them. "Oswald's Tale*' by Norman Mailer was purchased for the history buffs. Il is a com­ pletely researched biography of Lee Harvey Oswald, including his time in Russia. Maiier usually writes fiction, but got interested in this subject several years ago and finally finished the bix)k. Also a new biography of "Saint Peter" by • Michael Grant was received as a bonus book from the Book of the Month Club. I am sure we will have readers interested in this volume of non-fiction. The Rev Carl Litchfield told me that former Woodland United Method*st minister Clinton Brae cy-GaUfPMfr will be a guest speaker at the church on North Main Street Sunday. June 4. at the 9: IS service. He also said the church board meeting this week will be different. Before a short business m-cling, they will have cake and punch and celebrate a successful 1994-95 year of good work and plans brought to success. The Kilpatrick United Brethren mother­ daughter banquet was held Saturday evening. Around 100 people attended. The men of the church cooked dinner, wheih was chicken, red skinned potatoes, salad, string beans, rolls, cake and beverages. The program was presented by church peo­ ple and included a sister act by Janie and San­ dy Thomas. The sisters did a puppet-mime act. Poems were read by various people and Sheila Carter read an article about mothers of the Bible. Casey ind Karen Rogers presented special music, accompanied by Connie Dalton Groendyk. Marcia Eldred read a poem about grandmothers. The men who served included chairman David Barrone. Roger Chase, Danny Childs. Harry McNamee. Ken J rodbeck. Clyde Shoemaker and Ross and L irry Thomas Tables were decorated wi h small straw hats which were given to lhe ch.ldren at the end of the evening. Plans are about completed for the Woodland School Alumni Association ban­ quet, which will be held at Woodland School (now Lakewood Junior High School) May 20. Shirley Kilmer said around 150 reservations have been received and if anyone is planning to attend and has not returned their reserva­ tion. they should do so soon. The Woodland Eagles senior citizen dinner will be held at their building Saturday at noon. There will be entertainment. Today (May 8) there is a lot of to-do about the 50th anniversary of Victory in Europe day all over the world. If 1 remember it correctly, it was very calmly announced over the inter­ com at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, where I was a senior that year, that peace had been declared in Europe, and we were then told to go back to work. The principal said that was what our beloved, recently deceased presideni. Franklin Roosevelt would have wanted us to do. as the "real war." the one with Japan, still had to be won and this was not a time to celebrate. Current thought in California was that there were many long, bloody battles ahead and that invading and conquering Japan would take more American lives than the country had dreamed of during the European War. A lot of adults 1 heard talking even expected England and Russia to leave us to fight that war alone, as their war was over. No one had any idea that an unheard of thing like an "atomic bomb" would end the war before the summer was over. I saw Harold and Nell Stanndard briefly a couple of times last week, but we did not take time to talk about their winter or their trip back to Michigan They were too busy un­ packing boxes and trying to fit the belongings from two homes into one. I expect there will be a rather large garage or porch sale, on East Broadway in Woodland sometime this summer. Lakewood Christian School is having a "seed money” drive this month The money will pay for seed to plant soy beans on the school fields and the profit from the crop will go toward more school buildings LakewiMxJ Christian School's monthly buf­ fet dinner, which will be beef and turkey with homemade rolls and pies with flowers to the first 100 mothers, will be held at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa Fri­ day evening, May 12, from 4.30 to 7:30 p.m. To help pay for their summer mission trip where they will work with deaf children at a summer camp in Tennessee. Lakewood United Methodist Church senior high youths arc planning a newspaper drive for May 27 through June 10. Bagged or bundled newspapers can be put in a trailer al the church during that time. Pick up can be ar­ ranged by calling 367-4442 or 367-4842. There are barrels for pop cans or bottles at lhe east end of the church for contributions of these items now. Those proceeds will also go to the mission trip. The youth of the church have spent the winter and spring learning American sign language so they can communicate with the handicapped children. They will pay tuition for some of the children to the camp and each Lakewood youth will work with one or two of lhe children pesonally for the time they are at the camp I have recently seen a program on TV which stated that there is a good market for newspaper and computer paper be recycled again at this time and some paper companies are having to pay huge prices lo get what the law requires them to use along with new wood pulp. Newspaper recycling drives will pro­ bably become more common again. Most local churches are planning senior graduation Sundays for the next few weeks and parents arc busy planning open houses. We will announce these nearer to when they will occur. LEGAL NOTICE SMOffT FOBECLOSUM BALI (AB Cl—Mil) MO8TGAGF SALE — Default hot boon mode in the conditions ol o mortgoge mode by GENE C. ZANOE A SINGLE MAN to FIRST OF AMERICA BANK MICHIGAN. N.A.. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Mortgoge*, doled August 2. 1990. ond re-recorded on April 17. 1995. in Libor 628, on pogo 407. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS Michigon. on which mortgoge there is doimed to bo duo at the date horoof the sum of seventy three thousand one hundred sixty five and 71/100 Dollars (173.165.71). including Interest at 8.625% per annum, with ad­ justable role rider Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given thai said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at lhe Barry County Courthouse Mattings. Ml ol : 1:00o.m. on June 15. 199S. Soid premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigon and ore described os: Situated in the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigon. That port of the East 1 /2 of the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 19. Town I North. Range 8 West, described os: Commencing at lhe center of said Section 19: thence South 2I37.6B feet along the North ond South 1 /4 line of soid Section to the Southerly line of a private Rood: thence South 38*51' West along the Southerly lino of said rood to the South line of soid Section 19; thence North 38*51' East. 149.51 feet for the place of beginning: thence South 38*51 West. 149.51 feet; thence North 8T48X East to tfw shore of Fine Lake; thence Northeasterly 56 fool, more or less, along the shore of Fine Lake, to the intersection with a line drawn South 51*8' East. 120 feet, more or loss, from the place of beginn­ ing; thence North 51*8' West. 120 foot, more or less, to the place ol beginning. ALSO, commencing at the center of said Section 19; thence South 2085.71 feet along the North ond South 1/4 line ol said Section to the Northerly line at a private rood: thence South 38*51 West. 556 42 foot along the Northerly line of soid private road for the place of beginning; thence South 38*51' West. 176.28 feet, more or less, to the North line of "West Beach;' ac­ cording to the recorded Plot thereof, thence South 89*48'X"" West. 158 77 foot along the North line of said Plat; thence North 39*12' East. 276.21 feet; thence South 5>*8* East. 121.11 foot to the ploco of beginning ALSO. Commencing at the center cl Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 8 West; thence South 2085 71 feet along the North and South 1/4 ol said Section for pIoc• of beg i n n ing; thence Sou* 38*51' West. 742.71 feet along the Northerly lino of o private rood to the North lino of “West •each." according to the recorded Plat thereof, thence North 89*48*30“ East. 42.49 feet along the North line of sold Plat; thence 38’51' East along the Southerly line of said private rood to lhe North ond South 1 /4 line; thence North along said 1 /4 lino to the place of beginning. ALSO. Commencing at the center of said Section 19; thence South 2085.71 feet along the North and South 1 /4 line of sold Section to the Northerly line of a private rood, thence South 38*51 West. 556.42 feet along the Northerly lino of said private rood; thence North 51*08' East. 121.11 feet to the true ploco of beginning; ond run­ ning thence South 39*17 West. 170.00 foot; thence North 51*08 West. 320.00 foot; thence North 39*17 East. 170.00 feet; thence South 51*08' East. 320.00 feet, to the place of beginning The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall bo X days from the date of such sale. DATED Moy 3. 1995 RRST OF AMERICA BANK-AMCHIGAN. N.A. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Trema in and Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (6/1) Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by Terry A. Thorington and Julie D. Thonngton. husband and wife, mortgagor, to the State Bonk of Caledonia, a Michigan banking cor­ poration of 627 E. Main St.. Caledonia. Ml 49316. mortgagee, by a mortgage doted February 18. 1994. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds lor Borry County, on March 4. 1994. in liber 599, page 01. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by soid mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is clowned to be due. including for principal and interest on soid mortgage, the sum of SI28.562.93. ond interest will continue on the principal balance of S126.27S.88 ot rhe rote of nine (9%) percent. No suit or proceeding in low has boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, ond the statute in such cose mode ond provided, ond lo pay said amount with interest, os provided in soid mortgage, ond all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. including attorneys foes of lowed by low, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersignod before sale, said mortgogo will bo foreclosed by solo of the mortgaged premises ot public sale to the highest bidder at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. June 8. 1995 at 2:00 p.m. The promises covered by sold mortgage are situated In Yankee Springs Township. Borry Coun­ ty. Michigon. ond ore described os follows: That part of the Northwest Quarter. Section 5, Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Beginning ol the West One-Quarter comer of said Section; thence North O0*2T2r West 423.45 feet along the West line of said Northwest Quarter; thence North 89*31 *3T East 083.99 feet to the West lino j>f the Plot of Lindbergh Pork; thence South 49*<7W West 148.X foot along the West lino of said Plat; thence South 0l*WW“ East 320.00 feet along the West lino of seed Plat to the South lino of so*d Northwest Quarter; thence South 89*0000" West 773.83 feet along the South lino of soid Nor­ thwest Quarter to the PLACE OF BEGINNING; SUB JECT TO highway right of way over the West 33 foot thereof; and commonly known as 1546 Payne Lake Rd.. Middleville. Michigon Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will bo one year from the data of sale. Doted April 28. 1995 TWOHEY MAGGINI PIC Attorneys lor State Bank of Caledonia By David Schoolenberg 212 Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459 5168 (6/1) State of Mkhigen Pribafi Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOT1CC OF HtARWG Filo No. 95-21632-S£ In the matter of BEULAH BACHINSKI. deceased. To Kevin Carpenter ond Ryon Carpenter whoso addresses ore unknown ond whoso interest in the matter may be barrod or affected by the following. NOTICE A hearing will bo held on June 1. 1995 al 10 X a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan before Judge Richord H. Shaw on the petition ol Shirley Stork requesting Shirley Stark be appointed personal representative of Beulah Bochinski who lived at 996 Gecko Drtve. Hastings. Ml and who died April 23. 1995. and requesting also the will of the deceased dated March 19. 1993 ond codicil dated July 16. 1993 be admitted to pro­ bate. and heirs at law be determined. May 9. 1995 Robert L. Byington, P-27621 222 West Apple Street Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945-9557 Shirley Stark 952 Gerke Drive Hostings Ml 49058 (5-11) : LAST DAY OF : REGISTRATION ; SCHOOL ELECTION • NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE • ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM • BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN • • TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: • Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the • school district will be held on Monday. June 12, 1995. • THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TO NSHIP CLERKS. IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1995, IS MONDAY. MAY 15, 1995. PERSONS e REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON • MONDAY, MAY 15,1995, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT • THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. • Persons planning to register with the respective city or • township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which • the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. 2 2 2 I e Ray A. Rose Secretary, Board of Education �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 11, 1995 could be ruinous Tough love isn't only for kids. It can be beneficial lo old folks as well. I recommend it. LEGAL NOTICEsTgM MOWTCL4O8 SALE MO8TGAGC SAU — Detoult hot boon mod* tn th* condition* ol o mortgoge modo by Michool W. Stobesmo ond Jonke Koy S'obotmo. hi* wile, to First Fodorol of Michigon. Mortgogoo dated August 19. 1991. and recorded on August 22. 1991 in Uber 522 on pogo 37. Borry County Record*. Michigon which mortgoge there ** claimed to bo duo ot the dote hereof the sum ol Ninety Five Thousand Nino Hundred Eight and 30/100 Dollars (195.908.X). including interact ot 9.75% per annum. Under the power ol tale contained in »aid mot tgoge ond the statute in »uch cote modo ond pro vided, notice is hereby given that taid mortgage will bo foreclosed by a tale of the mortgaged premises. or tome port ol them, ot public vendue, at the eo»t door entrance to the Court Houte in Hooting*. Michigon at 10 00 o'dock A.M.. Local Timo, on Moy 25. 1995. Said premise* ore situated in the Township of Thornapple Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described as: THAT FART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION I. TOWN 4. NORTH RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT A FOtNT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION WHICH IS 335.0 FEET SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MiNUTIS WEST FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 260 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MiNUTES EAST 127.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH 208 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 208.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SA® SECTION TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SEC TtON. THENCE NORTH 365 4 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION TO A POINT WHICH IS 48b 0 FEET SOUTH FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES WEST 398.90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEaST 1 /4 OF THE SOUTHEAST I /4 TO A POINT WHICH IS 934.0 FEH EAST FROM THE WEST LINE OF THE SOU THEAST I 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 06 MINUTES X SECONDS WEST 832.7 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST UNE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST I /4 TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SEC DON. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 65 47 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THAT PART LYING EAST OF A LINE WHICH IS 33 0 FEET WEST FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION AND ALSO OVER THAT PART LYING SOUTH OF A LINE WHICH IS 33.0 FEET NORTH FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION I.D. 808-14-008-012-00. Dudng the twelve month* immediately follow­ ing the toie the property may be redeemed, ex copt that in the event that the property is defer mir^d io be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during the X day* immediately following the tale. Dated: March 22. 1995 Firs! Fodorol of Michigan. Mortgagee N. Michael Hunter. (P29256) 1001 Woodward. I0W Detroit . Ml 48226 (5/111 MORTGAGE SALE — Default ha* occurred in a Mortgage mode by Harold H. Miller, a single man. to Pamela Miller on July 15. 1992. recorded on March 2. 1995 M Uber 625. Page 845. Borry County Record*. No proceeding* have been instituted to recover ony port of the debt, which there i* now due thereon the principal sum of S27.863.50 The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the property, at public auction to the highest bidder, for cosh an Thursday. June 8. 1995 at 2:00 p.m. local time, ot the East front door of the Barry Coun­ ty Building, in the City c4 Hasting*. Michigon. The property wilt bo sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgoge together with interest at 5 per­ cent. Urgal costs, attorneys foes, and also any taxes at insurance thai the Mortgagee pays before the Sole The property is located in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and is described os: A parcel of land in the Northwest one-quorter ol the Southeast one-quarter of Sodion 17: bogir.<mg at a point on the centerline of Lindsey Rood which lie* duo West 440 68 feet and South II dogioes 50'30" West 901.93 feet from the East one-quo* ter post of said Section 17; thence South II degrees 50V West 224.81 feet; thence South 89 derxeo* 51V Wes! 619.67 foot, thence North 1 degree 47V West 220 X feet; thence North 89 degrees 51V East 672.68 feet to the point of beginning During the one (1) year immediately following the Sale the property may be redeemed. PAMELA MILLER By Richard C Woish Attorney for Mortgagee WALSH * WALSH. P.C. 133 W Cedar Street Kotomazoo Michigan 49007 Telephone (616) 382-3690 Dotod: April 26. 1995 (5/25) MOTTGAGS FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - ■ Default has been mad* in the condition* of a mortgoge mode by Jon C. Bruit ond Peggy J Bruit, husband and wH* to Water­ field Financial Corporation, an Indiana Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee, doted September X. 1991 ond recorded on September 24. 1991. In Liber 523. on page 914. Barry County record*. Michigan, and assigned by sold Mortgoge to UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS by an assign men! doted September 20. 1991. and recorded on September 24. 1991. in Liber 523. on page 919, Bo«ry County Record*. Michigan, on which mor­ tgoge there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY SIX THOUSAND NINE HUN DRED SEVENTY SEVEN DOLLARS ond 63 CENTS (S76.977.63). including interest ot 8.500% per annum. Under th* power of sole contained in *otd mor tgoge and the statute In such cose made ond pro­ vided none* is hereby given that *a»d mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ot public vendue, at th* Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan al 11 00 a.m. o'clock on Thursday. Jun* 15. 1995. Said prem.se* or* situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Borry County. Michigan, ond are described os: lots 119 ond IX of Fair Lake Pork Annex, accor­ ding to the recorded plot thereof a* recorded in liber 4 of Plots Page 63 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dot* of such sol*, unless Determined abandon ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the dot* of such sal* Dated: Moy 4. 1995 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS Troll ond Trott. P.C. Attorney* ond Counselors 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suit* XI Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 ' File 895041614 (5/25) NOTICE OF FOMCUMUM BALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho* occurred in a Mortgoge mode by Kenneth E. G ehr mon. a single man. and Tina M. Swanson, o single woman, to Omni Family Credit Union, on February 5. 1991, recorded on February 19. 1991 In Uber 511. page 930, Barry County Record*. No proceedings have been instituted to recover ony part ol the debt, which there is now due thereon S10.584.74. The Mortgoge will be foreclosed by a Sale of the property, at public auction to the highest bkler. for cosh, on Friday. June 2. 1995 ot 2:00 p.m. at the East front door of the Borry County Courthouse, in the City of Hosting*. Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mor­ tgoge. together with interest at 11.5 percent, legal coat*, attorney fees, ond oho any taxes or In­ surance that th* Mortgagee pay* before the tai* Th* property is located In the । ownship of Johnston. County of Barry. Michigon. ond is described as: Commencing at the West 1/8 post on th* South side of Section 22. thence North 29 rod* for the place of beginning, thence North on the West 1/8 line 22 rod* to th* center of Highway M-37. thence Easterly and Southerly along the center of said Highway to a point directly East of the point of beginning, thence West to th* point of beginning. Section 22. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. During th* six (6) month* immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. April 27. 1995 John D. Bradshaw (P398I3) Attorney for Mortgage* John D. Bradshaw, P.C. 350 East Michigon Ave.. Suite 125 P.O. Box 50431 Barry. Ml 49005 (616)373-4400 (5/25) rue rvo. Estate of Robert E. Wilson. Social Security No. 246-14-2112. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In the estate may be barred or of< _ ■ _ j ay me rlonowmg oii — ' — ». veeveo The decoder.t. whose last known address was 910 Montreat Rd . Apt. 85. Black Mountain. N.C. 28711 died 6-25-94 An instrument doled March 7. 1986 has been admitted a* th* will of lhe deceased. Creditor* of the deceased or* notified ihot all claim* against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to th* independent personal representative. Flossie L. Morgan. 9389 Whitneyville Aw .. S.E.. Alto. Ml 49302. or to both the independent personal representative and th* Barry County Probate Court. 2X W. Court St. Hastings. Michigan 49058 within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to th* person* entitled to it. (5/11) LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 12, 1995. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1995, IS MONDAY, MAY 15, 1995. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 15,1995, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Sally A. Adams Secretary, Board of Education No help needed A good ex-wife Dear Readers: You've printed several letlent over the years bashing ex-wives. Here is one in support of them. I hope you will print it. My husband and his ex-wife were divorced many yean ago. They had two children and agreed lo work out their differr ices amicably for the sake of the kids. My husband always paid child support without a hint of grumbling. In fact when I complimented him on it. he gave me an in­ credulous look and said, “Why wouldn't I pay it? They’re my kids." Throughout the years, both my husband and his ex-wife have participated in the upbring­ ing of their children, even when they lived in different cities. This took a great deal of ef­ fort. but it paid off. The children are now fine young men with a great deal of integrity and high standards. One son is a professional ballplayer, and the ocher has an excellent posi­ tion with a well-known, multinational com­ pany. We are very proud of them If his ex-wife calls and my husband isn't at home, she will talk to me. She is a fine, strong, lovely person and has raised two wonderful sons. Divorce doesn't have to mean you are enemies for life. This is nonsense, and it is damaging to all concerned. If you have children, it is important to stay in­ volved. Being civil, polite and respectful of your ex works much better than hostility and mudslinging. On the wall of my guest room hangs a pic­ ture of my husband's kids when they were quite young. In that picture, standing with the kids, is my husband’s ex-wife. Il is a lovely picture, and I am delighted to have it there. Even though the woman •* a part of my hus­ band's past, she is also a part of our present family, and I’m proud to know her. — A Second-Wife in Calif. Dear Second Wife: You've written a letter that should be taped to several million makeup mirrors across the cootinent. No higher com­ pliment can be paid to any woman than to be admired and respected by her ex-husband’s wife. What a terrific role model you are, lady. ‘Slip’ the stomp Dear Ana Loaders: "Besty" and I are quite content in our first-floor apartment in an oki three-decker. The only fly in the ointment is the stomping on the floor by our upstairs neighbor. , This woman cannot walk across a room without eac,‘ step delivering a crushing blow to the floor. When we are in the kitchen, she is shatteringly above. After meals, those noises accopmany us to the living room. At night and early mornings, our sleep is punc­ tuated by an even bolder crunch. 1 work at home, and it is unnerving — it sounds like the Grand Army blasting across Europe, the galloping of platoon of maddened bog dancers, or a 43-fool. goose-stepping steel robot. The lady is not unaware of the problem. She has apologized several times. We accept her irtdL* - «4^MalH9K BOY, Brad and Michele Zoet proudly an­ nounce the birth of their son, Ryan Heath, born April 4th at Metropolitan Hospital, weighing 8 lbs., 9 ozs. and measuring 21 in­ ches long. BOY, Alexander Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on April 23 at 2:07 a.m. to Troy Barker and Karen .Spitzley, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 10 oz». and 21 inches long. BOY, Brandon Daniel, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 25 at 8:51 a.m. to Michelle and Dan McClurkin, Hastings, weighing 9 lbs., IW ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Aimee Jane, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 25 at 11:55 a.m. to Julie and Alan Hamilton. Nashville, weighing 8 lbs., IV ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL. Shyanne Marie, bom al Pennock Hospital on April 27 at 8:40 p.m. to Kristy Miller and Norbert Wirsch, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 12 ozs. and 21 *6 inches long. GIRL, Jillian Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 25 at 9:01 p.m. to Jim and Debbie Bailey. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 8 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Sydney Elaine, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 28 at 9:28 p.m. to Lonnie and Renae Leonard, Delton, weighing 8 lbs. 6U ozs and 21 inches long BOY, Dyiin Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on April 28 at 9:18 a.m. to Angela Miller. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 12¥> ozs. and 20 inches long GIRL, Jessica Caitlin, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 29 at 2:17 a.m. to Lisa and Mark Rushford. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 20Vs inches long. BOY, Garrett Mark, bom al Blodgett Hospital on April 30<h at 12:48 p.m. to Mark and Kris Hubbell. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 9 ozs. and 19 inches long apology, but lhe stomping continues. Because she is expressing her entire character through her feet, any further discus­ sion of the matter has risks. We wonder if it is humanly possible to make the transition from Stompmeistcr to Floatmaiden. How can we persuade this woman that gliding is good? Please give me some badly needed advice. — Brookline. Mass. Dear Brookline: The Slorppmeistcr knows about the problem, and she has apologized. Now. why don’t you buy her a pair of lovely felt bedroom slippers? Can’t hurt. Might help. Older tough love Dear Ann Landers: In 1981, my car was hit by an 82-year-old driver who ran a stop sign on a country highway at 60 mph. Despite my shoulder harness, my back was broken, my jaw was splintered, my collarbone was driven into my lungs, and I had more than 140 cuts on my face and hands. The driver who hit me had caused six ac­ cidents the previous year. After spending three months in the hospital. he as driving again. A year later, he killed an entire family, including four children. He died in that accident. 1 am partially crippled, bedridden and in constant pain from a crushed spine. Incompe­ tent licensing laws and a stubborn old man who kept driving have ruined my life. "Oh. we tried to tell him he shouldn't drive." said the man’s daughter in court. Her failure to get him off the roads deprived her of an inheritance, as I was awarded $400,000 by the court. His family had to sell his farm and family business to pay my doctor bills. if your readers knew that their family could lose everything they own if Grandpa hits so­ meone, maybe they would do something about getting these killers out of the driver's seat. Will you please print this letter? It could make a big difference. — Milford, Ohio. Dear Milford: Here’s your letter. You have my thanks for writing it. Yes. I know that old folks get angry when you take away the car keys, but it’s better to face their wrath than allow them to continue driving until they kill themselves or cripple several innocent victims. I’m not even men­ tioning the financial repercussions, which Dear Anu lenders: We are expecting our first child next month We waited for this blessing for six years. There’s one huge problem. My mother-in-law assumes 1 want her help. I don't. She has called to say she is coming to "lake over" for a month as soon as the baby is born. What can 1 do without destroying our g<xxi relationship ’ - Montreal Reader Dear Readers: Tell her she is wonderful to offer, but you want to sec how well you can manage on your own. and if you need help, you will call her. Add. “We hope you will come for a little visit later on." That should do U. Wake up call Dear Ann Landen: 1 have solved a pro­ blem that many of your readers have written about. Maybe 1 can help them. My son, "Johnny," sleeps so soundly that even two alarm clocks in a tin pan, as you suggested a few years ago, are useless. This is what 1 did: I bought a timer used for watering the lawn. It has 24 hours marked on it in 15-mimae in­ crements. 1 also purchased a very loud alarm bell. (They come in loud, louder and raisethe-dead loud.) I mounted the bell on lhe wall by Johnny’s pillow and had an electrician wire the timer to it. Every night, my son sets the timer so the alarm will go of every 15 minutes starting at 6 a.m. He now gets up every morning by himself. This will be a little more money than one would normally spend for an alarm clock, but believe me. it was well worth it. Il has worked now for four years, and everybody is a lot happier. — Mom in Choctaw, Okla. Dear Choc.: Some problems demand ex­ treme measures, and yours was certainly one of them. Thanks for sharing the solution. That Rube Goldberg contraption must be quite a conversation piece when his friends come over. -•'» Drugs are everywhere. They 're easy to get, easy to use and evey easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers' booklet, “The Lowdown on Dope. " Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1995 Creator* Symttcate lac. * . flXlfce Odessa NEWS Lakewood Christian School will have its May dinner Friday, starting at 4:30 at Fellowship Hall. Elfa Creighton of Lake Manor will turn 95 on May 14. This lady from Sebewa Township has lived at the Manor for many years. Wayne Curtis is now a resident of Johnson Street after he and his sister-in-law. Fannie (Mrs. Roland) Curtis, sold their farm on Bippley Roau. Fannie is living at the Manor. This farm had been in the Curtis family for more than 100 yean. Mothen' Day is on Sunday. May 14. The Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance monthly dinner will be held on that day at Cunn­ ingham’s Acre. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society has been given a picture of a 1907 flood, which washed out the roadway on today's Roberts Road. At that time the newer road, which forms today’s M-50 north of the cemetery, had not yet been built. The area on the northcast side of Jordan Lake was too swampy for a road. The route to Woodland went from town out Huddle Road which is a county road going east from Second Street. It split and one fork turned south over the railroad tracks as it does yet today. It con­ tinued south across (Roberts) bridge and again forked. A drive with a wooden fence on the west side skirted along the west edge of the cemetery at the low level. The left fork turned and went up a grade alongisde the north edge of the cemetery. Traces of that road are still there and today a mobile home is situated on the old roadway. The road then turned south and continued along the east side of the cemetery. The photo shows a log building, what appears to be a sales shop for ice and several spectators, including a lady with an in­ fant in a perambulator. Fortunately, lhe place and year were written on the reverse side. It was located by an Alto lady who bought a box of photographs and was given to Dean Cunn­ ingham. who in turn handed it to the society. This is the weekend for the hollyhock sale at Cobb's garage on Fifth Avenue. A village proclamation back in 1932 decreed that Lake Odessa would be the hollyhock city. The sale is of plants, ready to be put in the desired location. They are the old-fashioned, single variety and perennial. Once again we can make Hollyhock Ladies from the blossoms when the blooms are ready. Originally the plants were placed at the rear of the properties along lhe alleys. The sale is a project of the local historical society. This sale begins Fri­ day morning al nine and continues through lhe day. If any plants are left, they will again be sold on Saturday. This is an ideal time to buy a bunting for your porch or balcony or beneath second-story windows. If you bought one last year, why not gel another to hang elsewhere on your premises. On consecutive Saturdays. Central United Methodist Church has been the scene of wed­ dings. The brides were Amy Dykhousc. Mary Dowker and Kecie Cunningham. Workmen continue their daily pumping and whatever else at lhe comer of Fourth Avenue and First Street, where all the pipers protrude from the surface of what was a paved street. A memorial mass was celebrated on Satur­ day at Chur.h of the Resurrection in Lansing for Betty Cosgrove. James, age 77, who died on May I. She had taught in the parochial school system for 32 years She had been both teacher and principal at Resurrection School. Her death came only two weeks after the death of her youngest son in Texas. She is sur­ vived by a son. Robert II of Lansing and hi* daughter and also son. Patrick, and his wife. Mary (Livermore), of Lake Odessa and her grandson, Patrick and Andrew. Jerry’s Tire and Auto has an impressive display of spring flowers along Jordan Lake Avenue between Second Street and the CSX tracks. The Pierceflelds have a showy exhibit of creeping phlox on Fourth Street. Rhubarb is large enough for table use. Tulips arc reaching their best. This week’s announcements to top honor students must have brought happy smiles to some local residents whose grandchildren are pictured in the State Journal’s graduates sec­ tion. One of the Maple Valley graduates with several honors is Brandy Wawiemia, > daughter of Tony and RuthAnn. Her grand-. mother is Ardyth Spencer of Ionia, a former resident here. RuthAnn is a Lakewood graduate. Reine Peacock u grandmother of ’ Mary, who is salutatorian at PewamoWestphalia. Her parents are Harry and Helen. Huron and Dora Healy are grandparents of Joella Brake, daughter of Jack and Janice of. Charlotte. Great-grandmother Clare Pufpaff, who is now well past 100 years of age. lives with the Healys. Then there are the Lakewood top students. Jane Banks. Lanson Endres. Jana Gold, Carrie Menold Philip Welch, Nathan Stuart. Nichole Hoag. Holly Pierson. Amanda Wells and Elizabeth Smith. Next week Tuesday, several agencies within the village will have practice for a mock disaster drill. Besides the ever-present risks of tornadoes, fires and other hazards lo man anywhere. Lake Odessa has the added risk of chemical disasters stemming from h. heavily used cross-stale railway cutting: through the center of the village. Now that the ambulance service has moved to the old ’ waterworks building on M-50 at Jordan Lake Highway, it is on the opposite side of the tracks from the fire department. Uceba Thomas, veteran, school teacher, widow of the late Bernard Thomas, turns 93 on Wednesday. May 17. She resides al Thor nappie Manor. The State Journal and Ionia Sentinel have reports of an auto accident on M-2I at the west edge of Muir when Heather Lambert. 21. of Hastings and Kevin Peterson. 24. of Woodland collided with 21-year-old Dennis Weatherbee of Ionia, who was driving pickup truck. The Lambert vehicle was southbound on Hayden Road, which meets M-2I at the Log Cabin Inn. The Barry County residents were taken by ambulance to Ionia Memorial Hospital. Wetherbec was airlifted to Butter­ worth Hospital The highway was closed for about an hour. Another local golfer has made a repeat per- v" formance of getting a hole-in-one. Maurice Armstrong hit his ball into the hole on the se­ cond green with a driver at Centennial Acres on on Dow Rood near Sunfield. He shot a 41 for the round. His earlier feat came at Mor­ rison Lake Country Club some years ago. Centennial Acres is having a T-bone steak couples fun night on Saturday and on Sunday a Mothers’ Day Brunch. A week later, on Saturday, they will hold a ladies fashion show. One of the Ionia County real estate transfers listed is that of France-Weiland Builders to Peter and Lori French �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 11, 1995 — Page 9 .1 From Time to Time ei_._____‘gL.zT-: : American Legion Auxiliary turns 75 CONCLUSION... By Joyce F. Weinbrecht There was no meetings in July or August 1088 ()■ Sept 7. Clara Benner, past presi­ dent installed the 1988-1989 officers. Marguerite Beckwith was the president At the Oct. 9 meeting. $25 was sent to Four Chaplains. $25 to Remcmber-a-Vet and $100 to the V.A. Hospital general fund. There were no notes for November and December of 1988. There wasn't a January 1989 meeting due lo bad weather At the Feb. 15 meeting, they ordered 4.500 memorial poppies for May poppy days, sent $25 to Four Chaplains. $100 to the activities fund at the Grand Rapids Veterans Facility. $200 lo the Legion Villa and $100 to the V.A Hospital m Bank Creek. No notes for March of 1989 and a note that there wasn’t a quorum for the April 5 meeting. On March 18. Shirley Reid cooked the bir­ thday dinner and Boy Scout Troop No. 175 served it The gift to the legion was $100 At the May 3 meeting. $75 was sent to the Nurses Scholarship Fund. $100 to Hospice and $25 for a plaque marking 50 years of Wolverine Giris' Slate The unit also purchas­ ed carpeting for the back room. Zoc Conrad was poppy chairman. The Wolverine Giris' State representative for 1989 was Jennifer Schimmel. There is no record of meetings in June and July. Al the Aug. 2. 1989 meeting lhe unit sent $10 lo the Watermelon Festival at the V.A. Hospital in Bank Creek. There is no record of a September meeting but. at lhe Oct. 4 meeting, they sent $25 lo Rememeber-a-Vet. $50 to the V.A. Hospital in Bank Creek for bingo prizes and purchased a new ice chest for the Legion bingo The decision was made to place $1,500 with Edward D. Jones in a money market Al the Nov. I meeting, they agreed to pur­ chase new draperies for the back room and sc bl $50 to the Legion Villa toward a new hot waler healer fund, as well as $100 to the Grand Rapids Veterans Facility. They ordered 4.500 poppies for May 1990 There are no minutes for December 1989. There are no minutes for January 1990. but at the Feb 2. meeting, they sent $25 to Four Chaplains. $20 to the Auxiliary Emergency Fund. $50 to Job Training at the V.A. Hospital in Batik Creek and $50 to lhe coffee And at the Legion Villa. They ordered 20 copies of ‘ 'Keepsake Commemorative Edition of the U.S. Constitution' to be used in educa­ tion and Americanism programs. The annual birthday dinner was held on March 17. It was preapred by Shiriey Reid and served by the Explorer Scouts. Veterans living at lhe Legion Villa in Bartle Creek were invited to the dinner-dance The Memorial Poppy Fund drive was a hi­ de different in 1990. In addition to going out to collect contributions for the poppies, every member who lived out of town and couldn't Marguerite Beckwith, a member for 41 years, held the office of president six times Three members receiving Life Memberships 1963. Pictured left to right, Dorothy Kurr, president; Lydia Rogers; Ada Bogart; Vi Sayles and Evelyns Curtis. assist with the work received a letter with a poppy in it giving them the opportunity lo help with this important auxiliary and legion pro­ gram. The letters were sent out about mid­ April giving recipients time to respond prior to the 1990 poppy days. The response was good. The unit sent $50 to the Legion Villa, to the V.A. Hospital and to lhe Grand Rapids Veterans Facility. The Wolverine Giris’ Stale representative was Phoebe Williams The Honorable Mary Lou Gray, Mayor of the City of Hastings, was invited to visit Giris* State and speak to the girts that year At the July 11 meeting the unit decided to contribute $50 lo the Christmas Fund at the V.A. Hospital. Bank Creek. In September they donated $200 to lhe Legion Post general fund. At the Oct. 3 meeting they agreed to purchase two "Need a Life Books” for the high school. $25 lo Remembcr-a-Vet. $25 to Barry County United Way and on Nov. 9, they sent $50 to the veterans facility in Grand Rapids for a trolley shower. At the mec-ing Jan. 16. 1991. the dues were raised to $11 for senior members and $1.50 for junior members. A total of 4.500 poppies were ordered. Al the Feb. 6 meeting $50 was sent to the Legion Villa coffee fund and $50 to the Villa general fund Past Presidents' Parley turned in $9 toward the Nunes Scholarship Fund. They also sent $50 toward dental carts for the V.A. Medical Center in Battle Creek. The birthday party dinner dance cost $5.50. The dinner and dance was $7 Dinner was served by the Explorer Scouts. Residents of the Legion Villa were invited and several attended. There was no meeting tn April, but oo May I, $25 was sent to the Jacob West Fund. In June lhe legion, the V.F.W. and the Boy "Scouts painted Bonnie and Dick Sherman's house. The auxiliary furnished the meals for the painters. The legion was putting down a new floor in the main room. The auxiliary donated $1,000 toward the new flooring. The Wolverine Giris’ State representative was Sarah Kelky There were no summer meeting notes. Bon­ nie Sherman was the newly elected president and Art Cook was Legion commander. Marilyn Ayers attended the service officers school at Higgins Lake and reported on it at the Nov. 6 meeting. $25 was sent to Remember-a-Vct. The unit adopted a family for Christmas. Bad weather caused cancella­ tion of the December meetag. Twenty-five dollars was sent to aid in fin­ ding POW/MlAs at the Jan. 8. 1992 meeting. On Feb. 5. $25 was sent to lhe V.A. Hospital toward a pontoon boat for patient use and $100 went to the Legion Villa general fund lhe annual birthday dinner and dance was $6 for dinner, plus $1 additional for the dance. Again they invited the Legion Villa residents Boy Scout No. 175 served the dinner. In June. $25 was sent to Four Chaplains. Lisa Storms was the Wolverine Giris’ State representative. Bonnie Sherman was president. The 4th of July Veterans Association held a free chicken barbeque for veterans and their families m conjunction with Chariton Park. Dorothy Kurr, president and Commander Glen Ainslie at the 1963 birthday dinner. The unit donated $100 toward the food and several auxiliary members baked cakes and helped serve the food. Suzanne Golneck was installed as president. Larry Marcusse was Commander. There was a rummage sak in October to raise funds for Christmas projects. A survey of auxliary members was done to try to find out the things that interested the members. In September, 1992. $100 was sent to the Red Cross to aid hurricane victims. $25 was voted from the Children's Fund to buy clothing for a littk girt just starting to school. In October $35 was given to United Way. In November, $25 was sent to Renx. nbera-Vet. $25 to Four Chaplains and $250 was given to the kgion for carpeting for the entry way. The Children’s Christmas Party was held on Dec. 19. Lam-Mo the Clown came to entertain the 48 children, who attended and Santa Claus made a visit, too. Christmas cards were sent to auxiliary members in nursing homes or home bound members. Birthday cards were to be sent in 1993. The unit col­ lected food for needy families and packed Christmas baskets for several families. On Jan. 6. 1993, it was decied to resume the tradition of two monthly meetings, one business and one social meeting to be held on the first and third Wedhtedays A 50-50 drawing was started help build the Christmas fund $50 was sent to the Legion Villa general fund iind $50 to Bay Cliff Health Camp. At the Feb. 3 meeting 4.500 poppies were ordered. A bake kss bake sak was started with lhe proceeds going to the Christmas fund Doris Piper donated an afghan to be raf­ fled at the birthday dinner-dance. Boy Scout Troop again served the dinner. Guidelines for the use of the Auxiliary Emergency Fund were in place. A new presi­ dent’s pm was purchased. The former one was lost several years ago. The pin will be passed from president to president. At the May 5 meeting. $8 was sent to the Father’s Day "Thinking of You" program. $10 went toward the V.A. Watormelon Festival. in July the second rummage sak was held, and $100. as well as volunteer help was given to the 4th of July Association for the barbecue at Chariton Park. Joyce Weinbrecht was installed as presi­ dent. Gknn Ainslk was elected commander of the Legion. For the August rummage sale. Jerri Afeinbrecht donated a very large gorilla to bt raffl­ ed off Commander Ainslk visited lhe unit at the Aug. 4 meeting. Brandi Eye. Giris' State representative for 1993. along with the Boys’ State candidates, were honored in September. A plate picturing the new Four Chaplains building was raffled at the Veterans Day dinner. The auxiliary helped the kgion paint the large room and the auxiliary purchased rh* material for new cur­ tains and new rods. Alma Bingham made the very pretty curtains. In November $50 was sent toward the Legion Villa plumbing bill and lhe unit con­ tributed gifts and help to the Gift Shop at the V.A. Hospital in Battle Creek. Food was col­ lected and Felpausch turkey bucks turned in for Christmas baskets. Members made and donated cookies and candy for lhe baskets and for the Children’s Christmas party. Lam-Mo the clown and Santa Claus made the party very successful. At the Jan. 5, 1994 meeting. 25 Golden Heart Pins were purchased for resale to members, with the proceeds for the Variety Club Myoelectric Center. The Feb. 2 meeting was cancelled because of bad weather At the March 2 meeting, it was voted to send $25 to Tbomappk Kellogg High School Senior Class Party. In April, four members attended the District No. 4 leadership school in Allegan. There was a Father and Daughter Banquet held on April 26 Auxiliary members prepared and served the meal. On May 4, the unit received word that its membership quota had been reached A bake less bake sak was held with proceeds to go to the Funeral Luncheon Fund, which had become quite depleted A joint installation with the kgion was held on June 15. 1994 Marguerite Beckwith was lhe installing officer Shiriey Neff was install­ ed as president. Glenn Ainslk was installed for a second term On July 16. 1994 Lawrence J Bauer Post No. 45 celebrated its 75th anniversary July 19 was declared Lawrence J Bauer American Legion Post Day An open house was held on July 16 Alma Larsen, whose husband was a Commander Glenn Ainslie and Past President of the Auxiliary, Alma Larsen at the 75th Anniversary celebration of Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. Left to right, Fred Ziegler, Legion Commander In 1954 and Dorothy Dunlap Auxiliary President, 1949 at the 1993 birthday dinner. charter member of the Post in 1919 and who has been an auxiliary member since 1936. wi’J be honored. A benefit spaghetti dinner was held for cancer victim Marjorie Knuppenburg on July 30. President Neff and Commander Ainslk presented a check to Marjorie at the August meeting. At the Sept. 7 meeting, the charter was draped in honor of the unit’s last member. Hazel Hinckley Conyers. A potluck supper was held on Sept. 21 to honor Wolverine Giris' Stale representative. Erin J. Parker and the Boys* State represen­ tatives. The second rummage sak for the Christmas Fund was held Oct. 12-13. A Friendship Tea was held on Oct. 6 for all aux­ iliary members. The legion held a "thank you" dinner for all legion and auxiliary members who had helped with any project in 1993-1994. The Dec. 7 netting was cancelled due to bad weather. On Dec. 21 six boxes were packed for needy families and delivered on Dec. 22-23. Members donated turkey bucks and food and their tune to shop for the baskets. The Children's Christmas Party was held on Dec. 17. Jen Weinbrecht entertained the children and the adults too. with games. Santa Claus visited and a lunch of hot dogs, chips, cookies and candy was served. The kgion donated (he hot dogs and buns and auxiliary members donated the cookies and candy. They also sent $25 to Remember-a-Vet. member attended the 8th District Leadership Seminar held at Greenville. The annual birthday dinner was held on March 18. The traditional gift of $100 waa given plus a new wall dock. Chordially Yours supplied the musk during dinner and for dan­ cing following. The speaker of the event was Jennifer Temby, Giris' State representative for 1988. Ikne Hi Ison donated an afghan whkh was raffled at the dinner. Presidents for this period included: 1979 and 1980, Pearl Ainslie; 1981. Evdyne Curtis Hecht; 1982. Lucilfc Kruger; 1983 and 1984. Jean Slocum; 1985. Lucilk Kruger. 1986. Clara Benner; 1987. Pearl Ainslie; 1988-1989-1990. Marguerite Beckwith; 1991 and 1992. Bonnie Sherman; 1994. Suzanne Golneck; 1994, Joyce Weinbrecht; 1995, Shiriey Neff. There were 81 members on April 30. 1995. Five have been members more than 50 years and nine for over 40 yean: Alma Larsen, 60 years; Barbara Kuemple, 57 yean; Helen Schantz. 56; Dorothy Dunlap 50; Sue Si. Martin, 50; Evdyne Curtis Hecht, 47; Wendy Hamlin. 45; Betty Ziegler, 45; Dorothy Grocewold. 44; Elizabeth Heeler. 43; Carol Mariene Main. 42; Marie Bachelder. 42; Marguerite Beckwith. 41; and Arioa Newton. 41. Sources: National News, JanuaryFebruary, 1995: The American Legion in Michigan: Archives at the Hastings Banner and Reminder; Scrapbooks (Legion and Aux­ iliary): Secretary and Treasurer Reports. Al the Jan. 4. 1995 meeting 4.500 poppies were ordered for May. Irene Cutchall is pop­ py chairman for 1995 . 75th anniversary pins were ordered for lhe members following the Feb. I meeting. $100 was sent towards a new van for the Legion Village and Necd-a-Life books for the school were purchased. On March 4. four senior members and one junior Body & Frame • COLLISION REPAIR • RESTORATION • RERNISHING • WHEEL ALIGNMENT ------- 2— 1 1/4 Miles West ot Hastings on M-37-43 Serving Barry County for 23 Years 945-3387 NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read e vary week In Th® Nsrtkfiv BANNER Call... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, Maj 11, 1995 LEGAL NOTICE short Pioneer Days live again at Northeastern Elementary romnotUBt woncs BARRY COUNTY MORTGAGE SALE — Dofouh ho* boon modo in fho condition* of o mortgage modo by: Poul F. Gotbooi ond Cynthio E Gorbosi to Michigan Noftonol Bonk. o Notional Banking Association. Mortgogo* dotod Juno 19. 1991, and recorded on Juno 26. 1991. in Libor 518. on pogo 652. Borry County Record*. M.ch.gon, ond ossignod by »oid mo.tgoge to Norwoat Mortgogo. Inc., by on assignment dated Sept 30. 1994. and recorded on April 3. 1995. in Libor 637. on Pogo 677. Borry County Record*. Michigon. on which mortgage there it claimed to be due ot the date thereof the *um of Ninety Six Thousand Six Hundred Twelve and 41/100 Dollar* (396.612.41) including intoroct at 9.625% per annum Under the power of sole contained in soid mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. no’ice ta hereby given that soid mortgage will be foreclosed by a solo of the mortgaged promises, or some pa' ol them, at public vendue, ot the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan, at 2:00 p.m. on June 22. 1995. Sold premise* ore situated in Township ol Yankee Spring*. Barry County. Michigon. ond are described as: Beginning al the center of Section 15. Town 3 North. Range 10 West; thence South 0 degrees 26 minute* 40 seconds Eost of the North and South 1/4 of *o«d Section 987 55 feet; thence North 89 degree* 42 minute* 57 seconds West 441.64 feet; thence North 0 degrees 25 minutes 50 second* West 987.55 feet of the East ond West 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 degree* 42 minute* 57 second* Eo.t on *a*d Eost and We*t 1/4 line 441.40 feet to the Place of Beginning Together with the Rig*'’ ef “•gre** end Egress over a 66 fool wide strip of land. The Center line being described os follow* Commencing at t*»- Suufh 1/4 po«t of Section 15. Town 3 North. Range 10 West; thence North 90 degress 00 minute* west of lhe South sec­ tion Line 331.59 feet to lhe place of beginning of soid Easement thence the Center Line of soid easement run* North 0 degree* 26 minute* 03 second* West 660.0 loot; thence North 90 degree* 00 minute* West 226.52 feet; thence North 48 degree* 33 minutes 24 seconds East 148.77 feet; thence North 89 degree* 42 minutes 57 second* West 444.78 foot to the Point of Ending of sold The redemption period shall be 6 months from rhe date of such sole unless determined abandon­ ed m accordance with 19480. 600.3341a. In which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted Moy 2. 1995 No'west Mortgoge. Inc.. Mortgagee BORNSTEIN AND SCHNEIDERMAN P.C.. Attorneys 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd.. Sto. 1040 Southfield. Ml 48075 (6/8) Th* way pioneer* mad* do lor themsleves wu experienced by student* *1 Northeastern Elementary recently, when they tried their hands st basket weaving, soap, bread and candle making and stencilling. Katy Ross (left to right) Scott Smedburg. Craig Bolthouse. Sarah Haines and Craig Pryor are bus,’ making lye soap. -x. Notice Is hereby given that the Borry County Plann­ ing Commission will conduct a public hearing for lhe following Special Use Permit* CASE NO SP. 6-95 — Jim ond Emily Harrison, (applicant). LOCATION: At 6925 Pc'molee Rd. on the NW corner of Parmales ond Robertson Rd*, in Sec. 7. irvwtg Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to ex­ tract Sana from the property. MEETING DATE: May 22. 1995 TIME 7 JO pjn PLACE: Community Room in the Court* ond Low Buddtog at 220 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan. the Planning Office. Th* special us* application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan during the hour* of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aid. and service*, such a* signer* for the hearing unpaired and audio tape* of printed material* being considered at the meeting to in­ dividual* with disabilities ot the meeting/heoring upon ton (10) doy* notice to the County of Barry. Individual* with disabilities requiring auxiliary aid* or service* should contact the County of Borry by writing or coiling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street, Hasting*. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891. Nancy I. Boersmo. Barry County Clerk (5/11 ’ Estate of WILLIAM M. WILLIAMS. Decerned TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your f torest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 897 Wickwood Way, Middleville. Ml 49333. died March 26. 1995. Creditor* of the deceased ore notified that all claim* against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal rspresentoti.*, Donald William*. 970 Belden. Akron. Ohio. 44310 ar to both the inrfspsndent personal representative and the Barry County Pro­ bate Court. Hastings. Mkhegan 49058 within 4 month* of the date of publication of tfu* notice Notice is further given that rhe estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the person* entitled to H. Dana L. Snoop (P29044) 2745 DeHoop Avenue S.W. Wyoming. MJ 49509 (616)538-6380 (5/11) 369-66-0103. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or of fected by the following The decedent, whose lost known address wo* 316 Grand Rapid* St Middleville Ml 49333 died April 22. 1995. An instrument dated Dec. I, 1978 ho* been admitted a* the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Darrel I Willyord. 135 Manor Dr Middleville. Ml 49333. or to both the independent personal representative ond the Barry County Pro­ bate Court. Hostings Michigon 49333. withm 4 month* oi rhe date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. (5/11) Leaming how to put decorative designs on metal with a tin punch ar* Northeastern Elementary Kristi Guide', Amber Own. Chad Davis, parent volunteer Rose Lancaster. Matt Strouse and Erin Bradley all pick their own designs Without electricity, th* pioneer* made their own candles to provide light in the night time. At Northeastern Elementary, (left to right) Ashley Travis. Jack Holden, parent volunteer Sue Doozan. Ryan Winebrenner. Jon Thompson end Lindsay Sides dip candles. The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of cun-ent general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 JJI Turner (standing) and Brenda Appleby (suted, center) show student* at Northeastern the way pioneers made material tor their clothes. Many happy returns. Give the gift that give* back mare than you've given For a» little at $25. yw can give a piece of Amenta io wmeone you care about Ask your banker for a gift cenificMe upon purchase <6 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 11, 1995 — Page 11 Hastings senior girls, guests honored by Women’s Club Tbe cindles were lit Friday tor the 49th annual Senior Girls Tea. sponsored by the GFWC-Hastings Women's Club The event is held to honor Hastings High School senior girls and their mothers or other special guesu. About 175 people attended the tea. held at the First United Methodist church In Hastings. A fashion show was the centerpiece of the program. Clothing for the show was provided by Fashion Bug of Hastings. Nan Button, the chib's vice president, served as narrator and modeled one of the outfits Modeling the spring and summer fashions were some of the senior girls and their mothers: Carrie Bowman. Connie Haywood. Sabrina Haywood. Melissa Hammond. Jane Merrill. Mandy Morgan. Amy Smith. Molly Arnold and Amy Memtl The Hastings Women's Club is affiliated with the General Federation of Women's Clubs. This group of senior girts and their special guests were among lhe 175 people to attend the event; Michelle Gole. Dot Gole. Danielle Goto. Nickie Greenfield. Sandy Greenfield. Michelle McCausey, Karen McCausey, Nicole Wood and Margaret Wood Carrie Bowman models a dress from Fashion Bug during the fashion show at the Senior Girts Tea. Amy Merritt wears an outfit from Fashion Bug during the fashion show held at the tea. Lucy Heckman, a Hastings Woman's Club member, lights the candas at the tea table for the 49th annual event honoring the graduating senior girts at Hastings High School Enjoying the annual Senior Girls Tea are Charity Cruttenden and her mother. Alice. Amy Smith tops her outfit with a hat during the fashion show. ■enca or etottraaM fobklosimc sau Dofouft ha* occurred tn «he condition* of a mor*gog» modo by WMam J. Stanky and Machafk Stanley, husband ord wife. mortgogor to ifw State Bank of Cotodonk. a Mxtogon banking carperaHon of 627 E Main St.. Cotedonia. Mi 49316. mortgagee, by o mortgoge doled May 28. 1991. recorded in the Office ol Register of Deed* for Barry County, on June 3. 1991. In Liber S17. page 40- tacauee of Mdd default, the mortgagee hot factor od the entire unpaid amount secured by said 'da of the date of thi* notice, there H claimed to l^due. including for principal and interest on said Mrtgoge. the *um of $41.697.70. and inter**! will Mtainu* on the principal balance of *40.6*4.74 at the rate of twelve (12%) percent No suit or pro­ ceeding in tow ho* been instituted to recover rhe d*H secured by said mortgoge. or ony pari twroof. Notice is hereby grven that by virtue ol the go* if of sole contained in said mortgage, and the ttBtete in such case made a-vd pcovsded. and to fag said amount with interest, a* provided in *o*d mprtgoge and all legal co*!*. charge* ond *xincluding attorney* fee* allowed by law. and oil loxes ond insurance premiums paid by the undoreigned before sole, said mortgoge wifi be foreclosed by sole of lhe mortgaged premise* ot public sate to the highest bidder at the East door ol the Barry County Courthouse. Hasting*. Michigan, an Thursday. June 8. 1995 at 2 00 p.m The premises covered by sold mortgage ore sMvated in Village ol Middleville. Barry County. Michigon. ond ore described os follow* lot 28 of Middleville Down* Addition Number 2. according to the recorded Plat thereof o* record­ ed m Liber 5 of Plots on page 13; and commonly known o* 808 Greenwood St.. Middlrrilte MKtugon None* is further given that the length of the redemption ported will bo six (6) month* from the dote of sole, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCI 600 3241a. in wh.ch cos* the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the dots of »ak Dotod April 28 1995 TWOHEY MAGGINI PIC Attorneys for State Bank of Catedonto By David Schooknberg 212 Water* Building Grand Ropds Mi 49503 (616)459-6168 (6 1) Hastings schools set two bond/millage info sessions Tbe Hastings Area School System will be conducting two community information sessions about the upcoming bond and millage election on June 12. In additon, two tours of tbe school system's existing facilities will be conducted for lhe public. The first information sessions is scheduled for 7 p.m. oo Wednesday. May 10. in tbe vocal music room of Hastings Middle School. Tbe second public information meeting will be held al 10:30 a.m. on Friday. May 19. al tbe Hastings Public Library. One tour of tbe school buildings is scheduled lo start at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 19 and another will begin al 7 p.m. on Monday. May 22 All tours will start at the Administration oftice which is lotted st 232 West Grand in Hastings. General Laborer Viatec in Hastings is accepting applications for full-time general laborer positions. Experience in fiberglass production preferred. Apply between hours of 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm Monday thru Friday at Viatec 1220 W. State St., Hastings, E.O.E. Real Estate Wanted Professional seeks residence in 4th Ward or rural area. Hastings Schools S80K+-. 20% on contract with 5 yr. balloon Send proposals to... Box 369 c/o J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box IM Hastings. Ml 49058 NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All «h;fc available upon hire. We offer health insurance vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.55 per hour. Classes start lune 7th and end lune 21st. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00 a.m until 4 30 p.m. and the last 4 days of class will be from 6 15 a m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in taking the class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 a m and 4:30 p.m Monday through Frday to fill out an application before lune Sth Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls please. INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT Space planning & room arrangement coordination and selection of... • WALLCOVERINGS • FLOORING • WINDOW TREATMENTS • PAINT • FUNITURE and ACCESSORIES Helen Hauschild, ASID (616) 948-8800 Accountant / Business Office Manager 138 bed county owned skilled nursing facility seeking applications for business office manager. Responsible for all accounting functions. Supervisory responsibility for a staff of four. Accounting degree with prior experience required. CPA or prior health care experience preferred. Excellent benefits and working conditions. Salary commen­ surate with experience. Send resume and cover letter with salary history in strict confidence to: Mr. Lynn Sommerfeld, Administrator THORNAPPLE MANOR THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road. Haumgs. Ml 49058 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 £O£ EOE �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 11. 1995 Hastings Saxon boys track team improves league record to 5-0 The Halting! boys track (cam knocked off Marshall 100-63 nd Coldwater 93-70 in a triangular meet hosted by the Saaons. Tues­ day Tbe win improves tbe team's Twin Valley record to 5-0 lo keep them atop the league Tom Pratt bed the school record in tbe high jump, clearing 6 feet. 3 3/4 inches lo place fust. Also taking wins in field events were Tom Sorenson clearing 13 feel in tbe pole vault and throwing tbe discus 120 feet. 6 inches. Marc Jarvis In the shot put with a throw of 45 feel and Robert Wager in lhe long jump at 19 feel. 5 inches Winning sprints were Mall Kirkendall taking the lOO-melcr dash at 11.7 seconds. Devan Endres winning the 200-mcters al 23.4 seconds and the 400-meters al 52.8 seconds. Derek Chandler continued his dominance in the hurdles, taking the 110-meter high hurdles with a time of 16 4 seconds and lhe 300- meter intermediates at 424 seconds Winning the 400-meter sprint relay was lhe team of Brad Miller. Wager, Mike Opolski and Kirkendall was first al 45.9 seconds and the 800-merer team of Endres. Chandler. Opolski and Wager were first al 1:37.5. Placing second in field events for the Sax­ ons were Nick Lewis in the high jump. Kenn Cross In the pole vault and Chandler in the long jump. Kirkendall placed second in the 200-meters. Kevin Cooney placed second in tbe 800- and 1600-meter runs and Tim Rounds was second in the 3200-meter run. The 3200-meter relay team of Michael McKeough. Joe Edger. Rounds and Evan Winkler placed second at 9:12.0 Placing third in the triangular were Wager in the 100-meters. Jeremy Radvansky in the 400-meters. Teague O'Mara in lhe 110-hurdles. Paul Kouu in the 300-hunUes. Cross in tbe high jump. Mall Womak in the shot put. Jarvis in the discus and Prait in lhe long jump. Tt-c team is scheduled to run in lhe Alma College Scottie Classic. Saturday. Saxon golfers working way up league list The Hastings girls golf team is moving its way up the Twin Valley standings with a third-place finish at the league meet hosted by the Saxons Monday. The team has finished fifth and fourth in previous meets. Marshall topped the league meet with 199. followed by Sturgis with 207 The Hastings girls came in with a 211 followed by Harper Creek with 213. Lake­ view with 214. Hillsdale at 230. Coldwater at 246 and Albion with 283. Laura Koons blistered the Hastings Coun­ try Club course front nine with a 48 to pace the Saxons. Tammy Obreiier and Casey An­ derson both carded a 53 and Sarah Bellgraph entered lhe clubhouse with a 57. Angie Fruin finished with a 58. The team also placed second at Candle­ stone Golf Course in Belding, behind Forest Hills Northern. Tuesday. FHN posted a 207. followed by the Lady Saxons with 226, Belding at 242 and Thornapple-Kcltogg with 257. Koons again led the team with a 55. Obrciter, Fruin and Anderson all carded a 57 and Sarah Bellgraph and Kelly Bellgraph had 59 and 60 respectively. In junior varsity play, the Saxons placed second behind Coldwater at Marshall. Mon­ day. Molly Arnold paced the jayvee team with a 61 and Lindsey Micel had a 65. *? Saxon JV softball team wins two, loses one Tom Pratt bed the school record with a leap a 6 teet, 3 3/4 inches The Hastings junior varsity softball team defeated Sturgis 22-11 in a five-inning game. May 4 and Wayland 14-4 in five in­ nings in the first game of the Gull Lake Ju­ nior Varsity Invitational, Saturday. In game two. the junior Saxons were defeated 16-1 by Jenison In the Twin Valley win over Sturgis, An­ drea Jones gave up two hits and led the team at the plate with a double and a singles. Jodi Songer ripped a three-run triple in lhe second inning and Melissa Meaney and Erica West both had doubles. Singles were struck by Erin Dudley and Bess Lyons at the team increased its record to 3-0 in the league. Against Wayland, freshman burler Amy Belson struck out six. walked three and surj rendered two hits. Michelle Bies led the team with a double and a single and Meaney had a pair of sim gles. ‘S In lhe championship game, the Saxons' could only muster hits by Meaney and Julie' Krebs. Andrea Jones took the loss giving up f5 hits. Tbe team is 11-4 overall and is scheduled to host Coldwater for a doublebeader tonight • (May 11) and Marshall. Tuesday. HHS downs South Christian 4-1 J Derek Chancier won the 110-meter hurries in a time ot 16.4 seconds DK softball going through ups and downs The Hastings girls varsity soccer team defeated Sou in Christian 4-1. Monday night lo improve its record to 6-2-2. The Lady Saxons came out quick with Summer Gillons scoring her sixth goal of lhe year in the first half. Hastings then put up a show of solid de­ fense for the parents who’s come for Parent's Night and held tbe Sailors scoreless through lhe first 40 minutes. In lhe second half, Hastings got two more goals from Gillons and Danielle Golc punched a penally shot by the South Chris­ tian keeper for tbe fourth of tbe game. Il was more than Hastings needed as South pul through one goal off a mis­ communication by tbe Hastings fullbacks. "Our young front line has been getting belter each game by working together." said coach Doug Meptiam. "We haven't been able lo have too many practices due to lhe ihree-game a week schedule and lhe bad weather. We haven't bad more than two practices In the last two weeks , but I as­ sume most of the schools are going througp the same thing we are." Some of the other players on lhe Saxon squad who Mepham said are starting to far • into lhe rhythm of the game and contribut­ ing Include Lisa Cooklin. who is showing < lot of experience oo the field even thoughshe is only a freshman. Stephanie Jilei, who is controlling the middle more and more each game, Nicole Wood is a steady­ ing factor in tbe middle. Myiea deGoa is the : "rock* in middle defense and Micbelte McCausey is making it tough for the op­ posing offense to gel by her. Tbe team is scheduled to host Harper Creek today (May 11) at 7:30 p.m. * *> «o The Delton vanity softball team took big advantage of Pennfield pitching to port two league wins, Tuesday, taking lhe first game 13-6 and the second 24-8. But tbe team has also fallen victim to lethargic bats and defensive bobbles, like in tbe 11-7 lots to Galesburg-Augusta. May 4 and in tbe second game of a double beader with Mattawan. May 2. when the Lady pan­ thers lost 6-4. The Lady Panthers won tbe opener 6-2 over the Lady Wildcats. The team's record is even al 7-7 overall and 5-2 tn tbe Kalamazoo Valley Associa­ .art tion. In the second game of the doubleheader with Pennfield. coach Kelly Yoder said the Lady Panthers were patient at tbe plate and watched pitch after pitch be called for a ball. Intermixed with the walks were Justie Goffs single, triple and home run. Tberese Maupin's four singles and Heather Haas' double and angle. Several other Panthers also contributed hits. In game one. Sam Hudson had three hits, including a double. Jill Campbell. Goff and Haas all had two hits. The twin bill wins earned Haas her sixth and seventh wins of the season as she pitched both games without relief. In the loss to G-A. Haas gave up nine hits and six walks, but the defense committed five errors which Yoder said helped the Lady Rams over the Panthers. Haas. Hudson. Maupin. Jessica Boihngton and Ronda French all had two hits in the game. Delton catcher Ronda Frencn catches a foul ball between the mitt a- id her cheek after the spin on the ball roiled It out ol her glove Delton took the opener of a doublehcadcr with Mattawan with Haas giving up seven hits and four walks while striking out four. Hudson had a triple and a single. French a double and a single and Crystal Miller a sin­ gle and hustled smartly along the base paths oo five fielding errors by Mattawan. In tbe night caj>. DK had five hits, all singles, by Haas. Maupin. Miller. Kendlyn Smeal and Shannon Lyons. The team is scheduled to travel to Kala­ mazoo Christian today (May 11) and host Hackett. Tuesday in a pair of KVA contests. Hastings varsity sweeps three softball league games Hot bats are keeping the Hastings varsity softball learn in some serious games. Tbe bats are making up for tbe defensive bob­ bles. The Lady Saxons committed five errors it> tbe 7-5 win over Lakeview, Tuesday and seven errors in tbe first game against Cold­ water. in which Hastings came from behind to win 8-7. Monday. In the second game, the Lady Saxons played errorless ball and posted an 11-1 win. 1 he three league win improve the team s record to 15-4 overall and 5-1 in tbe Twin Valley. “The team is hanging lough." said coach Richard Nauta. “and (they re) finding ways to win the close games ’ Amanda Jennings, the winning pitcher against Lakeview, had a trio of hits includ­ ing a double and knocked in two runs. Tammi Kelly had a pair of hits, including a single. Sarah McKeough had a single and two RBIs and Karey Sanders had a single and one Delton girls win by 50 over Pennfield track Jennings pitched all seven innings giving up four earned runs on six hits and four walks. She struck out seven Sparuns and improved her record to 9-3 In the fit'st game against Coldwater, the Lady Saxons trailed through the first six in­ nings before tying lhe game in the seventh to send it into extra innings. In the top of lhe seventh. Sanders and Kelly both received walks and Sanders came across lhe plate on a Mandy Russell sacri­ fice Kelly's score, off a Jamie Lambeth single tied the score. Amanda Jennings singled in the eighth and scored when Sanders was safe at first on an error. The Lady Saxons shut down the Spartans in the bottom of the eighth to se­ cure die win. Coming on in relief. Janette Jennings earned her fifth win of the season against one loss, going 6 2/3rds innings, giving up one unearned run n one hit. one walk and eight strike outs. Bule Creek Pennfield fielded reUy teams to rival Caledonia, winning the three dis­ tance relays and two of the three individual distance events, but Delton s girls track seam lock nearly everything else. Tbe Lady Panthers won tbe Kalasucoo Valley Association meet 89-39 » improve its record to 4-0 in the league. Monday. Amy Cook cieared 17 feet. 1 meh to win Amanda Jennings was tapped for six runs, four earned on three hits, a walk and a strike out. Lambeth had a pair of singles and three RBIs. Janette Jennings had a pair of doubles and one RBI, Amanda Jennings had two sin­ gles and Sanders had a single «c*d an RBI. In lhe five-inning nightcap. Janette Jen­ nings pitched her second win of the night, giving up one run on two hits and striking out six. She walked no one. She also had three hits, two singles and a double, and a pair of RBIs Melissa Schreiner had a single and two RBIs. Amanda Jennings had two singles, a double and an RBI and Lambeth had two singles and an RBI. "Janette pitched an excellent game." Nauta said, ‘in fact, she had a perfect game after six innings before Coldwater got their first base runners on two singles." The team is scheduled to play Coldwater again m a double header there today (May 11) and in the Gull Lake Invitational. Satur­ day tbe long jump, was clocked al 18.27 second in winning tbe 110-merer hurdles and 51.11 seconds to win lhe 300-mettr hurdles. Sam Lantinga finished the 100-meter dash in 13.49 seconds, tbe 200-metcr dash In 28.03 snd the 400-meters in 59.23 seconds to be tbe Panthers other idividual :ripie- event wlrner. Katie Matteson continued to dominate in Delton shortslop Sam Hudson appears to be putting the tag on a Mattawan base ■ stealer, but the umpire called the runner sale. Hastings girls track team defeats Marshall, falls to Coldwater in track meet Sherry Anger tossed lhe shot pul 31 feet, 9 1/2 inches to set a new school record for that event as lhe Hastings girls track team defeated Marshall in a double dual meet with Coldwater, Tuesday. Hastings defeated Marshall 86-65 and lost to Coldwater 90-62. Anger also won the discus against both schools with a throw of 90 feet. 1J inches Lori Maivilie took the 800-meter run in 2:37.25 and tbe 400-meter dash at 1:04.11 for Hastings and Andrea Dreyer won lhe 110- and 300-meter hurdles with times of 16.47 and 50.97 seconds respectively to post wins over both schools. In the win over Marshall, tbe 3200-meter relay team of Maivilie. Katie Thomas. Sarah Roush and Charissa Shaw placed first at 10:37.47. the 800-meter team of Beth Sonsmith. Sarah McKinney, Anne' Burghdoff and Dreyer won at 1:57.85 and . the 400-meter team of Sonsmith, McKinney. Stacey Martini and Dreyer won • at 54.28 seconds. Shaw won the 3200-meter run at . 12:40.89 for the other first-place finish for the Lady Saxons. Placing second against Marshall was Eva' Chewning in the discus, Burghdoff in the. 110-hurdles. Sonsmith in the 100- and 200metcr dash and Shaw in the 1600-meter run. Jenny Uarren was third in the discus, against Marshall. Roush was third in the 1600- and 3200-meters, Burghdoff was third in lhe high jump and 300-meters and McK­ inney was third in the 200-meter dash. ‘"j The team is scheduled to run in the Scot-; ‘ tbe aba put with a heave of 34 feet. 4 1/2 Inches and a distance of 105 teet. 3 1/4 inches to take those two events. Us Kendall won the high jump, clearing 4 feet. 8 inches as the Lady Panthers swept the field events. The 400-meter relay team at Matteson. Jeni Bourdo. Cote aid Lantinga placed first at 54.22 seconds and Angie Ullibndge won Ibe 3200-meter run at 13:01 as tbe first-place fiuishas fa DK. The Lady Panthers are at Paw Paw day kt another KVA meet. tie Classic at Alma College, Saturday. * �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 11, 1995 — Page 13 Saxon JV basebailers shut out by Lakeview Tuesday The Hastings junior varsity baseball team was shut out 12-0, by Baltic Creek Lake­ view Tuesday in a Twin Valley contest. Lakeview scrambled for five runs in each of the first two innings, while the junior Saxons scattered three hits. Josh Storm had a pair of singles in the game and Joe Lyons had the other. Storm also took the loss from the bill to fall to 1­ 2 Ibis season. He gave up eight his, struck out five and walked eight. The junior Saxons overall record drops to 5t-ll and 1-3 in the Valley. The team dropped a pair of non-league contests in lhe Robinson Memorial Tour­ nament. Saturday, losing io Grand Rapids Catholic Central 13-2 and Wyoming Park 11-0. Tyler Allerding look the loss versus Catholic Central, pitching 6 2/3rds innings giving up nine hits and striking out five. Malt Moore pitched one-third of an inning and gave up one hit and struck out one. Lyons had a single and a double and one run batted in and Eric Greenfield had a dou­ ble and one RBI. Chris Stafford, Josh Storm, Kevin Mor­ gan. Randy Lake and Kyle Pohja had a hit apiece. Stafford, Morgan. Matt Toburen and Mark Arens had hits in the shut out by Wyoming Park. Park threw eight runs onto the board in the first and three in the third inning. Greenfield took the loss, giving up seven hits and seven walks. He also had seven strike outs. The team is scheduled to host Coldwater for a double header today (May 11) and Mar­ shall. Tuesday. Hastings baseball team to hold 20th Annual Alumni Game Former varsity baseball coach Bernie Oom said for all former players of Hastings baseball to dig out the mitts, dust off the bats and loosen up the joints and muscles because the 20th Annual Alumni Baseball game is schedule for May 29. He said he wants all alumni, no matter bow old and out of shape they may have ber~---------- 7----------------- LEGAL NOTICES: come over the years, to be at the field by 11:30 a.m. Memorial Day and to bring along their families to watch and picnic at the Johnson Field diamond. The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. and Oom said he would like to meet with the players before hand to reminisce about old litres and give the players time to meet each ether’s families and regale each other with past accomplishments. Oom requests that players wanting to get out on lhe field or even if they just want to call and touch bases again, give him a call at 945-9790. DK Volleyball team makes Academic All-State The Delton-Kellogg varsity volleyball team was selected recently as an Academic All-State team. The Lady Panthers had a team grade point average ot 3.465. Requirements to be selected was a team G.PA. ol 3.30 or better. Amy Cook and Lindsay Mercer were also selected as Academic All-state as Individuals. To be selected, tliey needed a 3.70 G.PA. or better. The team will be honored at the Mlzuno All-Star Classic this summer et Michigan State University. Members ol the team Include (first row from left): Sam Lantinga, Sam Hudson. Kate Matteson, Amy Cook and Lindsay Mercer. Second row: Jeni Bourdo, Nicole Moss. Jean Finney. Marin Norton and Jill Campbell. Missing from photo Is RaNea Trentham and coach Rene Stophor. NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HOPE TOWNSHIP • PUBLIC HEARING ON THE File No. 93-21199 IE Estate of MYRTLE MAE WHITTEMORE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS. Th* decedent, who** last known address was BASSETT LAKE. MKXXEVM1E. MICHIGAN 49333. or to both the independent personal representative publication of this notice. Notice is further given DAV® H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (5-11) Fit* No. 95-21631 SE Security No. 374-44-6721. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS TAKE NOTICE On Juno B. 1995 O» 9:00 a.m.. in the Probate Courtroom. Hastings. Michigan. May IS, 199S - 7:00 p.m. HOPE TOWNSHIP HAU ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD PROPOSED 1995 BUDGET For the Hope Township Planning Commission to consider the request by Gordy Lester for a Special Exception Use permit for an additional dwelling on the property at 2525 W. Dowling Rd. in Section 35 of Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tap of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Shiriey R. Case Hope Township Cleric 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 948-2464 The City of Hastings will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 1995 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan for the pur­ pose of hearing written or oral comment from the public con­ cerning the proposed annual budget for the fiscal year 1995. All interested citizens, groups, senior citizens and organi­ zations representing the interest of senior citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The city will provide necessary reasonable aids and ser­ vices upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway or call 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay ser­ vice 1-800-649-3777. Sharon Vickery City Clerk 1995. requesting that the heir dent bo determined, and req* persons appearing of record. David A. Dimmers (PI2793) DtMMERS. McPHKLIPS. 1 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 121 Russell Drive Dowling. Michigan 49050 (5/11) Paramedic ambulance service is important! When you need an ambulance, you don’t ask what it costs. For $40 you’ll never have to find out. Mercy Ambulance FINAL ACCOUNT File No. 94-21467-ES TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS INC! UD1NG THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARC UNKNOWN. Your interest in before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probat*, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert L. By­ ington. Barry County Public Administrator, re­ questing that his Final Account be allowed and AMBULANCE-PLUS MEMBERSHIP JOIN <7?*^ NOW! op*y«l Joining now will assure you and your family no out-of-pocket expense should you need an ambulance. AMBULANCE-PLUS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PLEASE PRINT PLAINLY FOR LANSING AREA: MAIL TO FOR BARRY COUNTY. LANSING MERCY AMBULANCE HASTINGS AMBULANCE 1422 E M.cNgon Loosing Mt 48912 504 S MtchtQon Hostings Ml 49056 Lost Nome first Name Sex Birth Date SSNO Heed 'xxxj*e L*p 1 Dep 2 Nome_________________________ -___ ____ _____ _ Deo 3 AOOren _ Hotpflof City & Stat*Zip Doctor Group* TelephoneTownjNp injured-* ID Number MCR MCD tn* I IT tS FURTHER ORDERED that publ.cat.on shall be BARRY COUNTY SERVICE AREA in* 2 Signature__________________________________________________ .. PitAM MAD AND SIGN THE AGREEMENT ON THl SACK BEFORE MAKING AMBULANCE-PLUS Membership Contract Richard H. Show contact the Stat* Board oi Escheats. per the foltow- To reclaim your abandoned property Division. Lansing. Michigan 48922. and include the list of abandoned property owners Petition ID number, ond your Social Security number. Th* Escheats Division will fill in th* the hearing to petition for refund DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION Petition ID 10681 PROPERTIES OVER 55 00 IN VALUE (5 11) Wahl Hebert * Also serving residents of Thomapple Manor i Tendercare For More Information Call: 1-800-815 3222 I understand tnat I must use the services of Lansang Mercy Ambulance Ambulance-Ptus program to be eligible for ben efits with this membership i understand that the membership provides me ond my family with emergency and nonemergency care and ambulance transport to and from the hospital withm the Lansing Mercy Ambulance service area at no additional out-of-pocket expense to me I autho­ rize Lansing Mercy Ambulance to bill my insurance comer or other third party payor for any customary charges assoc luted with this service Lansing Mercy Ambulance agrees to ac cept such payment. if any. as payment in full for those eligible benefits Any tnp beyond the member s service area win be billed at regular rates quire physic tan authorization Tnis AmDuiance Plus member • ship covers ground transportation onry i also understand tnat emergency calls nave a first priority and tne needs for medic at transport will be determined by the specially trained staff ot Lansing Mercy Ambulance I funner understand that even routine medical transfers re- Signature _____________________________ ___________ I understand that my family membership is non-refundable and non-transferable This membership becomes effective two days after my signed and completed application. along with my $40 annual fee is received m the Lansing Mercy Ambulance business office and will expire May 3!. of each year i affirm that i hove read and understand and agree to tne terms of this membership, as described above in the ' Ambu lonce-Ptus Membership Contract' Date__________________________ _ . �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 11, 1995 State of BBcMgan Prebate Coart County el Barry OBDCB OF PUBUCJmON AND Nonce or HKAJHMQ ANAL ACCOUNT Fite No. 94-2I46B-ES In th* Matter of th* E stole* of WENOORD AMS. *1 of. Owner* of Abandoned Property TO All INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE DSHD BELOW WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Your interest in the estote may be barred or affected by this hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on June 8, 1995 at 11 00 a m. in the probate courtroom. Hosting* Michigon. before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo held on the petition of Robert I. By­ ington. Borry County Public Administrator re­ questing that hi* Final Account be allowed ond that the residue be assigned to the Department of Treasury Escheat* Division. a* provided by low IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be mode a* provided by statute Moy i. 1995 Judge of Probate Richord H. Show H your name is on the following Hat. you may hove a ciatm to lands or other property being held by the State of Michigan. For further information contact the State Board ol Escheat*, per the lollowmg instruction*. To reclaim your abandoned property 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owner* ond underline your name. 2. Write to the Department of Treasury, Escheat* Divaion. Lansing. Michigon 48922 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund and include lhe list of abandoned property owner* Petition ID number, ond your Social Security number The Escheats Division will fill in rhe amount of abandoned property and send the form to you for completion. You need not be present ot the hearing to petition for refund DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR TK.5 OFFICE FOR INFORMATION PROPERTIES OVER 55.00 IN VALUE Abbs Wenford Armour Floyd Baker Robt Ballinger Bonnie Banash Emanuel Barker Hazel Beach James Bell AIbe?? Benedict Robert Bisster Arthur Brondsetter Bridlemons Gordon Bronson Groce Burr Helen Bush Undo Compsone Dolores Claflin Charles Colaos Mary Converse Clifford Daniel Joe Day Leonard Deal Susie Dingman Kimbe Doner Wm r ------ r caworo 4 - - -1 cogen Eaton Maurice fody G-eeor, Forbes Samue Forbes Samuel Frost Dorotha Fuller Thoma* Garrett Dale Green Vado Gregg Gate Holl Annette Hartman Clarence Hosmer Ball Howard Tone Hughes Dorothy Huntley Debra Jaworowski Vido Kone Flo Koons Bonnie Kuipers Gary Lee Elsie Lester Michael Little Keith Morrigan Barbara Martin Susanne Matthews Shoffy McCormick Samuel McKelvey Justin H l,, YK j-utu— nniies i nomas Miller Cha'mer Morowski Dale Mosley Glen Mullord Jesse Near Glory Nichol* Eltha Norwood Robert Payne Leto Petri Daniel Pitt* Rita e 1—II s-naries --1- xonooii Richard* Thomas Rickert Rowland Rm veil Ken Robbins A Roscoe Charles Sceord Richard Schmidt Arthur Schroy Carol Shepier Hello Sprague Roger Stamm Daryl Stapish B-mfomin Stoops Judith Stowell Jim Tabberer Horry Tiefenbach Kenne Towne William Treat Patricia Vondocar Gary Vander moten Thomas Vonderpioeg Ruard Verlmde Albert Vipona Bruce Walsh James Watt Stephen Wengu Jospeh Wensko Dori* Wheeler Hazel Wdkm* Charles Wih Theda Wosmer Bill Wright Jennifer Yorger Royden PROPERTIES 55 00 OR LESS IN VALUE Cheney William Dean Martha Dutts Kevin Gottlich Suzanne Hynes Jesse Lee Elsie Metheny Gory PuHpoH Adrion woniTcra uroTTie OBDOI OF PUBLICATION AND NOTKE OF HEAMNG FINAL ACCOUNT pumSSKkmn%cc File Na 94-21474-ES In the Matter of the Estate* of DAVID ALBAUGH, et ol. Owner* of Abandoned Property. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on June 8. 1995 al 11 00 a m . in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert I. By­ ington. Borry County Public Administrator re­ questing that his Final Account be allowed and that the residue be assigned to the Department of Treasury. Escheat* Division, as provided by law IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be mode as provided by statute. Moy 8 >995 Judge ol Probate Richord H. Shaw If your name is on the following list, you may hove a claim to land* or other property being held by the State of Michigan. For further information contact the State Board of Escheat* per the follow mg instruction* To reclaim your abandoned property I Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owners and underline your name 2. Write to the Department of Treasury. Escheats Division. Loosing. Michigan 48922 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund ond include the list of abandoned property owners Petition ID number, ond your Social Security number The Escheats Division will fill in the amount of abandoned property and send the form to you for completion. You need not be present at the hearing to petition for refund. DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION Petition ID 12521 PROPERTIES OVER 55.00 IN VALUE Albaugh David Amoco Oil Co Amoco Prod Co Bagmski Morion J Barlow Gordon Blakely Audrey J Blakely Russel O Blarney Stone Bor Bruinsmo Family Buurma Bert Clark in Lori A Class of 77 Clouse George F Corrigan Julie De Lourdes Maria Erickson Helen Hastings Manufacturing Co Hunt Energy Corp Jone* Edward D Kellogg George J Kenyon Joyce Kenyon lorry Kidder Wolter R I evengood Vicki L insea France* Maddux John Merritt R F Jr Michigan Life Insurance Miller Ginger Minier James W Northeastern Council/On Comp In*. f.U No 9S-2IUJ St taMM ol MULAM BACHINSKI Daacaoaad TO AU INTMlSTtO M1SONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE A heormg will be held on June 1. 1995 at 10 30 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigon before Judge Richard H. Show on the petition of Shirley Stork requesting Shirley Stork be appointed personal representative of Beulah Bochinski who lived ot 996 Gerke Drive. Hostings. Michigon ond who died April 23. 1995. ond re­ questing olso the will of the deceased dated March 19. 1993 ond codicil* dated July 16. 1993 be odmit ted to probate, and heir* at law be determined Creditor* of the deceased ore notified that all claim* against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) per.onal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ th* of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign s-d to entitled person* appearing of record May 9 1995 Robert I Byington. (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hasting*. Ml 49058 0248 (616) 945 9557 Shirley Stark 952 Gerke Drive Hastings. Ml 49058 (5/11) [(tilt State of NBeHgan Probata Court Ca—tj H Barry (MDCR OF PUBLICATION ANO NOTKC OF HEARING HNJU. ACCOUNT File No. 94-21472-ES In the Matter of the Estate* of: GERALD C. FAN­ CHER. et ol. Owners of Abandoned Property. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Your mlerest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on June B. 1995 at 11 00am in the probate courtrocr. Hosting*. Michigon. before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert L. By­ ington. Borry County Public Administrator, re­ questing that hl* Final Account be allowed ond that the residue be assigned to the Department ol Treasury. Escheat* Division, a* provided by low. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED tho. publication shall be mode a* provided by statute. Moy 8. 1995 Judge of Probate Richard H. Show If your name is on the following list, you may have a claim to land* or other property being held by the Slate of Michigon. For further information contact the State Board of Escheat*, per the follow­ ing instruction*: To reclaim your abandoned property: 1. Clip out the entire article ol abandoned pro­ perty owner* and underline your name. 2. Write to the Department of Treasury, Escheat* Division lonsing Michigon 48922 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund and include the list of abandoned property owner* Petition ID number, ond your Social Security number Tho Escheats Division will fill in tho amount of abandoned property and send the form •o you for completion. You need not be present at the hearing lo petition lor refund. DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION. Petitiion ID 12519 PROPERTIES OVER 15.00 IN VALUE: Fancher Gerald C Feighner Co Ferri* Gon.* Ann r__ .1. «»■ a i rerrts micnoei Griffm Charles C Est McGhon Darryl L McKoy George E Radiology Associates Rowe Alva Sokoll Mark R Terry VI Westbrook Marcie K 4750 North Choral ton Pork Rd PROPERTIES 55.00 OR LESS IN VALUE Replogle Dwight Runquist Deborah G (5/11) Roger* Jim Rogers Joel Shriver Beatrice K rL.;. R- a, xurver noaney Smith Kenneth R Smith Sharon R Snider C H Symonds Joan Walk in*how Gordon West Michigan 78er* PROPERTIES 55 00 OR LESS IN VALUE: Elie* Edword S Flynn Charles E Jr M R D Industries Martin Annette R Oosterhof William R Send FrodD Send Frederick Tumstro Colvin Vonderwali William < June E (5/i n NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a public hear­ ing on a proposed increase of .3726 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1995. State ol Mtehtsan Probata Court County of Borry ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE Filo No 95 21632 SE Court Address 720 West Court Street Hostings. MKhtgon 49058 (616) 948-4842 In tho matter of BEULAH BACHINSKI. deceased. THE COURT FINDS 1. Service of process upon interested parties Kevin Carpenter 8 Ryan Carpenter cannot reasonably be mode a* provided in MCR 5 105 ond service of process may be mode in a manner which it reasonably calculated to give defendant actual notice ol the proceedings ond an opportunity to be heard IT IS ORDERED 2. Service of the ?k>tice of Hearing on the Peti­ tion ol Shirley S'ark for Commencement of Super­ vised Proceedings may be mode by lhe following method Publication in the Hastings Banner, the newspaper ol general circulation in Barry County. 3. For each method used, proof of service must be filed promptly with the court Dale Moy 9th. 1995 JUDGE RICHARD H SHAW BY JAAAES H FISHER ACTING BY SCAO ASSIGNMENT LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR & BYINGTON Robert I Byington. P-27621 222 West Apple Street Hasting*. Michigon 4*058-0248 (616)945-9557 (5-11) State of RBcMsmi Probate Court CBMWty of Barry ORDER OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT File No. 94-21471-ES In the Matter of the Estates ol: KAREN KIMBALL. ITF KATHRYN, et ol. Owner* of Abandoned Property TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Your interest In the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. IT tS ORDERED that on June 8. 1995 at 11:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hosting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition ol Robert I By­ ington. Borry County Public Administrator, re­ questing that his Final Account be allowed ond that the residue be assigned to the Deportment of Treasury. Escheats Division, os provided by low. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be modo a* provided by statute. Moy 8 1995 Judge of Probate Richard H. Show If your name is on the following list, you may hove a claim to lands or other property being held by the State of Michigon. For further information contact the State Board of Escheat*, per the follow­ ing instructions: To reclaim your abandoned properly 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owners and underline your name 2. Write to the Deportment of Treasury. Escheats Division, lonsing. Michigan 48922 3. in your letter, request a Pu’ifion for Refund and include the list of abandoned property owners Petitioe ID number, ond your Social Security number. The Escheat* Division will fill in the amount of abandoned property ond send the form to you for completion. You need not be present ot the hearing to petition for refund. DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION Petition ID 10685 PROPERTIES OVER $5 00 IN VALUE Kimball Koren B ITF Kathryn Kimboll Koren B ITF Kr.styn (5/11) Slate of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry 0RD€R OF PUBLICATION AND NOTTCL OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT File No 94-21470-ES In the Matter of the Estate* of CJM. I. •> BALDWIN, et al. Owners of Abandoned Property. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Your interest in; the eslate may be barred or affected by this^ hearing J IT tS ORDERED that on June 8. 1995 at 11:00 O.m.r in the probate courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert I. By­ ington. Barry County Public Administrator, re­ questing that his Final Account be allowed ond that the residue be assigned to the Department ol Treasury. Escheat* Division, a* provided by law. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be made a* provided by statute. Moy 8 1995 Judge of Probate Richard H. Show If your name is on the following list, you may have a claim to lands or other property being held by the State of Michigan For further information contact the State Board of Escheats, per the follow­ ing instructions: To reclaim your abandoned property 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owners and underline your name. 2. Write to the Deportment of Treasury. Escheat* Division. Lonsing. Michigan 48922. 3. In your letter, request a Petition for Refund and include the list of abandoned property owners Petition ID number, and your Social Security number. The Escheats Division will fill in the amount ol abandoned property ond send the form lo you lor completion. You need not be present at the bearing to petition for refund. DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBaTE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION Petition ID 10684 PROPERTIES OVER 55.00 IN VALUE: Borry Co Compfir* Bliss Local 414 UAW Corl I Baldwin D B AS CliHord Andrus D B AS David George D-B AS David Werkema D B AS Delton Coin laundry Dennis Hulsebos D-B-AS Frost W Harold Gillons Mitchell G H*len Leszczynski D-B-AS Janet De Gennaro D B AS Jon E Stow*ll D B AS Margaret H Windisch Mary Ann Bonk* D B AS Mary Banosh D B AS Maynard W Flikkemo D-B AS McGondlish Iris Muldoon's Welcome Tavern t P * H Service Quality Insulation Inc. Radiology Associate* Svoboda Service The Place Wayn* M Webster D-B AS (vrir Planning a weekend garage sale? Plan on advertising it in the BANNER! It Pays!!! We’re helping— Will you help, too? FOOD DRIVE Your contribution of food, large or small, will make a difference. Our stores will A become collection points for canned or other non-perishable foods or S1.00 donations, which will be distnbuted to the needy by local foodbanks. The hearing will be held on Monday. May 22,1995 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The date and location of the meeting to take action on the pro­ posed additional millage will be announced at tnis public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase oper­ ating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 2.35% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hear­ THURSDAY, FRIDAY 1 SATURDAY MAY 11, 12 8*13 FOR EACH ITEM OR Sl.00 DONATED. YOU WILL RECEIVE ONE CERTIFICATE! In appreciation of your generosity, we will exchange your gift of food or $1.00 donation for a certificate worth ing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will increase by 2.78% over the preceding year's operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: City of Hastings 102 S. Broadway (5/11) Hastings, Michigan 49058 616-945-2468 The city will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, or call 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay service 1-800­ 649-3777. JCRg.nney.1 Downtown Hastings �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 11, 1995 — Page 15 Joint Student Council meeting held at Northeastern Elementray A 'leadership conference' was held at a joint meeting ot Central Elementary's Student Council and the Student Senate ol Northeastern Elementary recently. 'Leadership from A to Z' was discussed by the members of the student organizations, with tips on LEGAL NOTICES Fite No *4 21469-ES In tfw Motto, of fho E.tato* of ROBERT BARRY •« od. Owner* M Abandoned Property TO AU INTExfSTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Your interest in lhe estate may be barred or affected by Ihts hearing IT IS ORDERED that on June*. 1993 of 1100 am., tot lhe probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert I. By­ ington. Barry County Public Administrator re­ questing that his Final Account be allowed and tool lhe residue bo assigned to tho Department of Treasury. Escheats Division, os provided by low IT IS FURTHER ORDERED That publ.cal.on .hall be made co provided by statute Moy B. <995 Judge of Probate Richard H. Show tf your name is on the following list, you may hove a claim to lands or other property being hold by lhe Slate of Michigan. For further information contact the Stole Board of Escheats, per tho follow- what It takes to be a leader by speaker Dave Storms. YMCA director. Those who attended the joint meeting era pictured here with (standing in back, left to right) Counselor Nancy Bradley, Dave Storms and Counselor Dave Furrow. LEGAL NOTICES: Mothers will be receiving gifts galore this Sunday, both hand-made from youngsters, and more expensive gifts from fathers and husbands. Perhaps she wii even have breakfast served to her in bed The traditional day to honor mothers is also a time to recal the times when mothers guided and shaped the lives of their children. Jo Essling shares reading a book with her daughter Lynn, making memories that wii last a lifetime. Cs—tj H Barry ORDER OF PURUCATTON AND NOTICE OF HEARING ANAL ACCOUNT me rw. In the Matter of tho Estates of MARY L ALLEN, et al. Owners of Abandoned Property TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Your interest in tho estate may bo barred or affected by this hearing. IT tS ORDERED that on Juno 8. 1995 at 1100 a m in tho probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be hold on tho petition of Robert L. By­ ington. Barry County Public Administrator re­ questing that his Final Account be allowed and that lhe restdue be assigned to the Department of Treasury. Escheats Division, os provided by low IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall bo modo os p avidod by statute. Moy B. 1995 Judge of Probate Rxhord H. Show If your name is on the following list, you may hove a claim to lands or other property being held by the State of Michigon. For further information contact the Slate Board of Escheats, per the follow­ ing instructions: To reclaim your ohondonod property: 1. Clip out the entire article of abandoned pro­ perty owners and underlino your name. 2. Write to the Deportment of Treasury. Escheats Division. Lansing. Michigon 48922 3. in your letter, request a Petition for Refund and include tho list of abandoned property owners Petition ID number, and your Social Security number. Tho Escheats Division will fill in tho amount of abandoned property ond tend the form to you for completion You need not be present at the hearing to petition for refund DO NOT CON TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION PROPERTIES OVER $5 00 IN VALUE * Mahon F JT Ten Allen Mary Lyndon AHison Garland M BoA Jessee 8 Bemeto Bradford William A Brower Sadie Mos Brunner James Chudy Vaterto Comport Brodlsy L. Decker Nino E Dunningen Margaret Dyer John Martin Emberger Craig Estep Margaret E Fowler Mrs Fowler Roger C Freridge Thomas M Hamilton Kenneth C Harper Patricio Kay House Marcia Hilton James M Hogan Tim P Jacobus Bonnie Jerhotis John J Kenntson Richard C Lewi* Esther E Motechi Anne M McAllister Wolter J McGrath Edward Meakan Connection Morrison Leann S Osbun Lois M Peterson Irving T Prke Jeffrey Price Selma Quigley Herbert B Roiond C Jone* SchJu John A Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 616­ - 945-9554 to subscribe. Mother's Day Sunday, the day to remember mom Schutz Melinda Sue Sea*e Marjorie E Show Potncio A Smith Debro Smith Gerald Henry or Leoro Smith Lloyd Thomas Kenneth E W । Ison Howard I Wihon Leona E Wolanshy Mimi PROPERTIES $5 00 OR LESS IN VALUE ■ . n -. a ■i eenoer nanoy Berthe! Steven G CriNy Michael D Davis Asa C Evon* Roger H Freridge Thomas M Hammock Jach C Hewitt Brod I Hunter Ken Jone* Phillip D Kent Anne Kent Teresa I Johncock J Lyons Douglas J Reque Jon E Richey Shoron L Schoonord Ann Scott J Sutton Joni* Taylor KathyJ Thompson Russell A Williams Stephen P Willson Annetta D Zamora John P ($/1 )) Fite No. 94 21476-ES In the Matter of tho Estate* of: JAMES ALBERDA et of. Owner* of Abandoned Property. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRES.ES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on Juno 8. 1995 at 11a m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigmi, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, o hearing will bo held on the petition of Robert L. By­ ington. Borry County Public Administrator. re­ questing that his Final Account be allowed ond that tho residue bo assigned to tho Department of Treasury. Escheats Division, as provided by tow. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be mode os provided by statute. Moy 8. 1993 Judge of Probate Richord H. Shaw If your name is on the following list, you may hove a claim to lands or other property being held by ibe Siafe of Michigan, Far further Information contact the State Board < I Escheat*. per the follow•ng instructions: To reclaim your abandoned property 1. Clip out tho entire ankle of abandoned pro­ perty owner* ond underline your name. 2. Write to the Deportment of Treasury. Escheats Division. Lansing. Michigan 48922. 3. in your letter, request a Petition for Refund and include the list of abandoned property owners Petition ID numb«< ond your Social Security number. The Escheats Division will fill in lhe amount of abandoned property and send tho form to you for completion. You need not bo present ot the hearing to petition for refund. DO NOT CON­ TACT THE PROBATE COURT OR THIS OFFICE FOR INFORMATION Petition ID 12523 PROPERTIES OVER $5.00 IN VALUE Alberda James Anthony Thoma* L AT1T Benedict Hazel Eunice Maurice Bloomfield Linda I Bloomfield Ralph E Broulto A Garcia Burn* Francis M Cridler Ardith Crsdter Doon A Curtis Stephen E E E Cassell Eggefston Tim Erkkson Lindsay R Erwin Michael T Folk Sandy First Baptist Church Garrison Carol A Garrison Lyle E Hoger Lorry E Hoger Mary L Hawkins Lowrance Hospital Purchasing Service Houghtolmg Eld Johnston Jeff Jones John Jone* Valerie J Kent Jesse Kibiloski Nancy L Kietzmon Jeffery Lawrence Douglas McKeown Jim Mroz Richord A Newton Frederick Parton William G Pock Thomas X Pennock Ho*pitol Plunkett Ronald D Powell Thomas E Pryor Robert M D Schantz Colleen M Schontz Karl R Swan AJise M Swan E mmett J Talmoge J Thornton James H Tomlin Jock A Warner Andrew Weaver Jerry Leo Roy PROPERTIES $5.00 OR LESS IN VALUE Allen Jeffrey D Dovmo Donald I Dav mo Esther Debruyn Bridget M Debrvyn Jock M Gillette Gory L Goodwin Gary Howe Donald E Howe Edward 8 McOuem James T McOuern Joyce C Miller Jim R Myer* Harold I Myer* Marilyn Noteboom David C Plunkett Ronald D Raymond Mark A Sinclair Debro S Stamper Robert D Talmage Loon Talmoge Phyllis Thompson Mitchell R VonBruggen Donald 8 Wolf Dionne A (5/11) Many happy returns. 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INSURANCE BID Lakewood Public Schools will be accepting quotations for the 1995-96 property and casualty insurance program. The coverages being bid include property, general liability, fleet, boiler & machinery, crime, work­ ers’ compensation, umbrella and school board legal liability. Bid specifications will be mailed to all interested parties on May 15, 1995. Bids will be due on June 14, 1995. Those interested in bidding please contact: Lae A Associates. lac. 201 East Court Smet Lahagioe. Ml 49431-0250 Anotjou: J. Darnel Cook, CPCU. ARM Accredited Advisor in Insurance Licensed Insurance Counselor Wa re looking lor friendly people with a rar J desire to serve our customers like they're family As a member of the Quality team, you! enjoy: • A canng, family atmosphere • Fnendly team members and customers • A dean, safe environment • Competitive pay • r-iexioie nours Positions lor FuB and Part­ Time SALESPEOPLE, CASHIERS, SHN>PMG/ RECEIVING, and PARTS/ REPAR are currenOy avail­ able. Please come in tor an application today4 QUALITY FARM & FLEET 912 W. State SYeet Hastings. Ml 49058 An Equal Opportunity Employer AVF/D Caring About Our Customers. Caring About Each Other. Hear Singer/Songwriter MICKEY HOLIDAY Sing and Share Sunday, May 14 10:45 a.m. Hastings Assembly of God 1674 W. State Rd. Swedish Weight Loss Surprises Researchers Swedco-After many scientifk studies. Banta was devel­ oped by Vita Source with the assistance of the U.S. Govern­ ment After extensive testing with amazing results. Banta is now available tn this country. The unique ingredients of Banta are proven to burn fat, decrease appetite, and increase lean muscle tissue. Gary F. of Santa Barbara. California slated. "I lost 11 pounds within three weeks. I feel much better and definite­ ly have more energy." Thomas S.. a Pharmacist from San Diego wrote. “I started Banta weighing 215 pounds and lost 20 pounds in 2 months. Incredibly I lost inches in all the right places." In an interview with lhe Vice-President of Vila Source-“Leiters from con­ sumers telling us aty>ut their wonderful results have been so positive and overwhelm­ ing. we guarantee Banta lo work. The only difficulty we have is keeping our stores in slock." Banta is available at most K-Mari Pharmacies including: Hastings802 W. State St........ 948-9411 �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 11, 1995 Middleville man’s sentence on weapons offense reduced A Middleville man'« sentence for assault with a dangerous weapon was reduced Thursday after tbe Michigan Court of Ap­ peals decided the previous penalty was loo harsh. Norman Andrew Bird. 48, who was sen­ tenced lo 32 lo 48 months In prison by Judge R^thard Shuster in May 1993 for as­ sault with a deadly weapon, was ordered re­ sentenced by lhe Court of Appeals March 14. The court ruled lhe original sentence was not proportional to lhe crime. The minimum sentence for the offense is upto 12 months in jail Circuit Court Judge Jim Fisher resen­ tenced Bird to nine to 48 months in prison, with credit for time already served He has COURT NEWS: Much 1993. The two dropped counts, crim­ inal sexual conduct (CSC) in the first and third degrees, arc punishable by up to 15 years in prison for the latter conviction and life for the first. Aggravated stalking is a felony, with a possible sentence of five yean imprisonment and a $10,000 fine. Sentencing has been set for May 25. served 747 days, including a two-year sen­ tence for a relaxed felony firearms charge. Bird was convicted of assaulting police officers with a shotgun when they came onto his property to investigate a complaint Though Rsher handed down a lighter sen­ tence. he said he stUI regards Bird as dan­ gerous. Fisher said he contemplated giving Bird a higher sentence than the one recom­ mended based on past reports "You came close to being charged with murder or something similar.' Fisher said 'You came close to going ova the Hue.' Bird started to cry as be addressed the court He said be deeply regretted the situa­ tion. and said nothing like it would ever happen again. • A Freeport woman was sentenced lo three years of probation, including 30 days Jail lime, oo drug charges Rhonda X. Slusser. 29. was accused of delivering LSD in November 1993. Tbe charge carried a maximum sentence of seven years imprisonment and a $5,000 fine, but Judge Fisher gave ha a lighter sentence based on reports from other departments. 'I am giving you a pretty good break as a result of the favorable impression you made on lhe probation department.' he told Slussa. 'I hope you will make the best of It' • A Hastings man pleaded guilty lo two of four charges against him at bis arraignment. James M. Grice was charged with carry­ ing a concealed weapon, attempted carrying a concealed weapon, operating a motor ve­ hicle under the influence of liquor (OUIL) and operating while impaired. Under lhe plea agreement with the Barry County Pros­ ecutor s Office, Grice pleaded to counts two and four. The charges of OUIL and carrying a concealed weapon will be dropped under the agreement. Grice was driving on North Broadway in Hastings March 26 when be was stopped by police for tbe operating while impaired charge. At the time, be bad a .38 special re­ volver unda tbe front seat of his Toyota h other recent cimU court bumett: • A Lansing man originally charged with raping a Woodland woman pleaded no cooleu to different charges. In the agreement. Ronald L. Brown. 28. pleaded no contest to aggravated stalking as pan of an agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor s Office In exchange for his plea, charges of criminal sexual conduct In the first and third degrees were dropped. The plea bargain also stipulates he could face lifetime probation and must have no contact with the victim. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea In that a conviction can be entered, but the plea is not an admission of guilt In any othacourtmaua. such as a civil suit. Brown was accused of raping a woman In truck. Sentencing has been scheduled for May /./J A I hip Wanted assembly tth people WANTED: to start marketing career. $ 11.50 per tore, worked. Production inrc.titire. must have car and ready lo start fmmndiatoly. 964-9253._______________ BABYSITTER NEEDED. Second shift in my home for one child. Call 616-795-4818. COLLECTIONS-to $350rwk. Will tram. ReceptiomsVCterical - to $9/br. Many train. Airline Ticket Agent - »43Ar. Win train. 969-3130 Job Qwest Fee. GOVT NOW HIRING. $11,1004122JX30 * benefits. No experience ok. Call toll free 1-800-378-4901 Ext J-1351. GREENLINE LAWNCARE: CoMMrcial/RatodeBtiaL Low rates, customer satisfaction guaranteed. 90-8511 / .■/ 1992 CAB with new miles Call leave S.l/« blfolHrifll’t' CHEVY EXTENDED pickup Silverado pack^e matching fiberglass cap, bedliner,2WD, 44,000 Asking $16,000 OBO. 616 946-2732 anytime, message if necessary. A’< al I aah 5 ACRES ON BLACK TOP ROAD Weston Norman Town­ strip, near Tippy Dam. 2" well, 41 feet deep, good water, trailer, possibly 2 trailers, two sheds. 616-367-4130 (iaiui*t I hunk Sale Yun CARD OF THANKS "We wish to express our appreciation for lhe flowers, cards, and words of sympathy at lhe toss of oar mother. Nina J. Stanford. Special thanks go to the United Methodist Women of the Dowtin* Country Chapel for the nice luncheon as well as piston. Revs. Merlin and Kay Pratt, and Donna for tbe tovely service. We also recognize Betty Harvath far her excellent care of den Ruth Ann Dudgeon WE WISH TO THANK our many friends and relatives for the prayers for Paul L. Gibson; husband, father and grandfather, when he was iU. Thanks to Pennock Hospital nurses and docton and surgeon Dr. Larke; thanks to Thornappk Manor staff, nurses and aids; thanks for the care and kindness of staff at Pine Rest and especially grateful to Home of Hope Hospice in Grand Rapids. Thanks to Beeler Funeral Home for their very efficient wort A special thanks to Reverend Lynn Wagner and Reverend Stanley Fmkbeiner for their thoughtful words and Bob Bender for his solo. Thanks to friends for their many acts of kindness, food, plants, cards and donations. Thanks to Ladies of Middleville United Methodist Church for the delicious lunch served after the funeral. God Bless All of You. Wife. Ethel. Sons: Jim, Kcnna and family Carl, Mary and family Ed, Christina and family Fred. Annemane and family EXCITEMENT,! AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC Expects xhiptnoK ot unique Spanish rod uoiaraao goomes nus weex. Also "Blue-dot Sale,". Find the blue dots, get 40% off, even discount items! WOW? Dehon, M-43. 623-8900_____________ SEVEN FAMILY GARAGE SALE: May 11 th. 12th, A 13th, 9-6pm. Video’s, frames, all sista, western books, record albums, tteo Kirby vacuum’s, all kinds of books, jewelry, pump & mattress for twin or hospital bed, shoe’s, new items, exercise items, (legs), lamps, household items, A miscellaneous. M-37 to Airport Road, one block to Rork Rd. Folfow signs. WtM 4 llllllt oil\ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC, 08988 35th Sl, Gobles, MI 49055-Phone: (6161-628-2056 Days (616J-624-6215 Evenings. lound LOST: WHITE/TAN TABBY cat Lost Sunday near Central Elementary. If found, please call 616-948-9485. I ar Suh BEAUTIFUL 6-PIECE Amish Oak finish bedroom outfit, with Sealy Posturpedic Queer, size luxury firm mattress set Every­ thing like new! Sacrifice $250. 1-517-676-6414._____________ COMPUTER/PRINTER. IBM compatible with word perfect, lotus, pascal. $500. 945-3841.___________________ TRUCK CAMPER While, cab over for a long box truck, 3 burner gas stove with oven, furnace, sleeps 4. Lots of storage space, closet, porta potty, fold down table, gas refrigerator and freezer. See at 430 N. Airport Rd. Hastings. 3rd house from M-37. For more information call 945-2090 or 625-3143 FULL SIZE MAPLE BED 2 months old. with deluxe firm mattress seL Cost S5 50 new, will sell for $150. 1-517-699-2251 USED KIMBLE CONSOLETTE PIANO Maple finish, good condition. $450. Call 948-8538. litiMtitw Siriitcx COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING deep steam method leaves your carpet and upholstery fresh as a daisy. Dry cleaning available abo. Call (616) 795-9337. • A May 15 trial date was set for a Mid­ dleville man accused of possessing stolen property in excess of $100. Carl D. Fosta. 42, is charged with one count of buying, receiving, possessing, con­ cealing or aiding in the concealment of stolen property afta a September 1993 inci dent. He stood mute to lhe charge in Novcmba and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. _ A final pre-trial for Fisher was postponed due to a conflict of interest on the judge's pari. Judge Ftsha had represented a witness in the case before being appointed to the judgeship. Fisha removed himself from the bench tor Ute trial. • An 18-ycar-oid Dowling man was sen­ tenced to three years probation for sboplift•nt Junes J. Ken was charged with retail fraud in the first degree, to which be pleaded guilty in April. He also pleaded guilty lo being a habitual offender, which could have raised lhe sentence. Kerr wu sentenced lo three years proba­ tion and 30 days in jail with credit for 18 days already senn-d. Judge Rsher went against the recom­ mended sentence from the pre-semence investlgatioo of one year suspended sentence. "There are many things in here thai are dis­ turbing to me. concerning his prior record and attitude.' Fisha sUd. • A sentence of one yew in jail wu handed down to a Hastings man for break­ ing and entering a vehicle. Todd M. Heeringa broke into a Pontiac Firebird in Maple Grove Township Septem­ ber 1992. He will serve 12 months in jail with credit for 99 days served and lime for work release. Probailon from a previous of­ • A 45-year-old Muskegon man who pleaded no contest to the stalking of a Barry County woman wu sentenced to five yean probation. Ronald Hulbert will receive no Jul time for the chwge. He had been charged with aggravated stalking, which carries carries a maximum penalty of five yean in prison and a $1,000 fine. Instead be pleaded no contest to misdemeanor stalking in April. A no coolest plea is similar lo a guilty plea in that a conviction will be entered, but the plea is not an admission of guilt in any otha court tnatta. such u a civil suit. • A trial date of Aug. 14 wu set for a 19yew-old Galesburg man accused of breaking into a Prairieville Township home in March. A July 27 final pre-trial date also wu set for Michael Diamond. He is charged with breaking and cntaing. punishable by up to 20 yean in prison and a $5,000 fine. Not guilty picas wac entered or. tbe charges in April. substances. William A. Cher jweth, 27. wax not in court for lhe arrai jnment and not guilty charges were entered in his vehalf. Ke is charged with possession of LSD and deliv­ ery and/or manufacture of marijuana. The first charge carries a possible sentence of one year in jail and a $2,000 fine, while the second charge carries a maximum four years in prison and $2,000 fine. He accused of being in possession of the drugs in March. A May 25 pre-trial date was set BRIAN It’s been one great year being married to you Happy Anniversary May 14th I tore you Always & Forever Takytha TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Stump grinding, insured. 721-8733 or 945-4687 John Gaskill. by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Driven couldn't see the road lor the trees Friday, alia a flat bed truck carrying logs rolled over onto Yankee Spring! Road, spilling ns cargo. Michigan Slate Police at the Hasting! Post responded to tbe accident at 12:15 p.m Friday. A Iwge truck driven Johnie Andersen at Hope Township snd belonging to tbe Anderson logging company In Plainwell flipped over as It was traveling north oo Yankee Springs Road south of Gun Lake Road. Tbe truck rolled ova at least once, sending its log cargo onto the road, police said. An exact cause for tbe accident Is unknown, Police said contributing factors to tbe accident may be the sharp curve and a hollow In the road, combined with the weight of the logs. Police were unable lo determine the weight of the cargo. Anderson was treated at Pennock Hospital for a minor bead injury. No other driven were injured by tbe falling logs, police said. The logging company brought in a hl-lo to pick up the debris, and tbe scene was cleared In about three hours, said police. New county assistant prosecutor starts by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Philip J. Botwinik started his new position as assistant prosecuting attorney for Bany County Wednesday. He replaces David Gilbert, who took a similar position in Muskegon. Botwinik has considerable backgro.'od In the prosecution field. He Joins the Bany County team from a law clerkship in Paw Paw in Van Buren County. He has also spent almost two years with the Department ot Justice as a law clerk with tbe United States attorney's office in Grand Rapids, and he interned in a prosecutor's office In Michigan. He attended tbe Unlvenlty at Albany, a state university of the New York School, and studied law at Cooley Law School in Lansing. While in college, be was tbe chairman of the legislative branch of lhe student association, representing 10.000 students and overseeing a budget of more than $1 million. He Is currently awaiting his lest results from lhe Michigan Bar Association. -I will help out tbe Barry County Prosecutor's office in any capacity that they need ot me.' Botwinik said. Philip J. Botwinik He said be Is In a transition poiod now. as be learns bis way around tbe prosecutors office in tbe District Court building During bis free time, Botwinik is an out­ doorsman. He enjoys camping, hiking and being around the lakes. POLICE BEAT: Office equipment taken from business More than $4,000 worth of office equipment was taken bom a Hastings business in a burglary last month. Tbe Hastings post of tbe Michigan State Police is investigating a break-in at lhe West Michigan Associates office oo Bedford Road. Tbe back door to the office was apparently kicked tn afta hours, police said. Employees discovered the break-in the morning of $4,482 worth of equipment is reported missing bom the office. The incident remains unda investigation. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property‘Debt consol idation•Turned down? problem credit? We can help! •Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. WiU clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948 8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Trucking accident causes log spill April 18. Equipment taken from the office included a computer prinia worth $285. a fax machine worth $1,797. a $1,802 copy madiine. and rubber sumps worth $75. In all Home burglarized in Bellevue Burglars broke into a Bellevue borne last month in broad daylight, taking electronic equipment and jewelry. The Bowman residence on Eddy Road was broken into between 11 a.m. and 3:50 p.m. April 10. said officials from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post Tbe from door jamb was damaged, apparently from tbe door being kicked open, police said. Taken from the home were a 20-inch screen television. Supemintendo game set. several radios, a CD boombox, and a locked box containing an engagement ring set, other jewlcry and personal paperwork. Two bottles of prescription drugs also were PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY BUZZARD LOVE YA B sraa marks remain on Yankee Springs Road after a flat bed truck carrying logs rolled Friday afternoon The logs were removed from the road. The truck driver received minor Injuries, but no one else was Injured. • A Muskcgeon man wu arraigned oo durges be wu In possession of controlled HESTERLY TREE SERVICE Trimming & remov­ al. insured. Reasonable. Rand son Hexteriy, 945-2545. PONTOON BOATS welded, at your location. Expert service. Portable welding all types, machine shop service, and shar­ pening. Custom built utility trailers. A.R.S Manufacturing, 623-3926. carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a $1,000 fine. He also is accused of being a habitual offender, second notice, which could raise tbe sentence one and a half times. 25. Grice faces 2 1/2 years and a $1,250 fine for the attempted carrying concealed weapon charges and 90 days jail time for the operating while impaired charge. fense wu extended for one year. Call...The HastingsBANNER • 945-9554 • A Freeport man was arraigned on charges of attempted larceny. Kevin S. Hughes, 27, allegedly attempted to take money from a shop in Yankee Springs Township in February. Tbe charge discovered missing from the bathroom. State police are continuing the investigation. Two hurt in Ionia County accident Two Barry County residents were injured when tbe truck they were riding in struck Not getting your child all his shots is like leaving him out here alone. At least 11 thou by two. I |<>w sun- an- you? Question*? (-all 1-H00 232 2522. U S Departnont m HbbWi and Hurw Srereat another vehicle. Heather Lambert. 21. of Hastings was driving a pick-up truck south on Hayden Road near the intersection with M-21 in Lyons Township in Ionia County late Friday night. She allegedly failed to stop for a stop sign and struck a car west bound on M-21 driven by Dennis Wetherbee, 21. of Ionia, said Ionia County Sheriffs Department officials. Lambert and her passenger, Kevin Peterson. 24. of Woodland, were transported to Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Wetherbee was transported by Aeromed helicopter to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, after being extricated from his vehicle. All have since been released from hospitalization. Alcohol is being considered as a factor in the accident. Tbe sheriffs department is investigating lhe incident. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-05-18.pdf 8966b7375042394a7ca1a6dc2de05963 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC IIBRART 1211 CHURCH St WSMKS. Ml 4«Se 1833 Delton’s top students named Delton girls, boys unbeaten in track See Page 2 Truancy-jail case may not be over See Page 12 See Page 14 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER iaSTINGS THURSDAY, MAY 18, 19S", VOLUME 141. NO 14 News Briefs Alumni Banquet plans finalized With three weeks k> go before the lOBth Hreuagt High School Alumni Banquet the board will meet Sunday afternoon. May 21 Io firm up and coor d*Me various banquet-related commit­ lee Msifameuts and take care of laat■annte dHaih. Alumni AaaodabM president Gail (Footer) Here announced das the Alumms of the Year has been refected The World War Two. a ipecial tribute Io ft - t- nign Ul—K Cr kreJ a^imuf MaWiBg bcnooi uumm '.*.<Fw-v wno maelfe maoc the supreme ancrifice In the defense of our c nanny has been made a pert of the Ticknas for the banquet are S9 which h focaanae price as Ian ynnrThey may be purchaaad al Bosley's Phamacy on South Jeffmoa Street in Hearings, or by calling Lari MiBrr al 795-3797 Alemm are advised to purchase rickets well ia advance. Since the caterer seeds io know the ex­ act number of attendees by Monday, JrneS. Hus wiU be the tare day tickets wB be on safe. Council to have 3 public hearings The Hartings City Council will have a special budget workshop at 6 p re. Mow day. May 22, in Chy Hall Council One win be cn foe aorruriry of a special aaaeuunent district for doweeown past­ ing. Another wig be on foe proposed 1995-98 budget The fond win be a troth in taxation hearing on rearing foe dty'a nrilhgr role al foe maximum allowable, at 18.2 mills Historic district hearing draws more ‘nays’ than ‘yeas’ by David T. Young Editor Judging only by foe number of speaker* at Monday night's public bearing on a pro­ poned historic district in Hastings, the oppo­ nent! more than doubled foe tupponen But members of the Mspte Ridge Historic District Study Committee say they stand by the statistical results of their survey, that at least 124 of 248 homeowner* in foe pro­ posed historic district support the Idea. And the group still is trying to convince the City Council that a binotic district would be good for Hastings. An unofficial head count Monday evening had 23 speaking against establishing such a distric- and 11 in support. Thai doesn't take into account the yeas and nays who did not speak, nor does It include foe undeddeds who showed up at the bearing just so hear both sides. It also doesn't take into account those who spoke on behalf of groups of peo- .1* The Hastings City Council this Mondsy night (May 22) Is expected to set a date for when it will decide on foe proposed district's rase. The opposition's conienuons staled over and over again a the bearing were that a his­ toric district commission and ordinance would: • -Create another layer of bureaucracy." • ’Violate property rights" with requiremcnis for homeowners to get a “certificate of appropriateness- from the commission in order to remodel, which would dictate to homeowners what they can or can't do with their homes. • Make the district loo large of an area (covering 43 streets) and ultimately would make some homes within the district loo costly for homeowners to keep up. The most frequently mentioned reason was the creation of a commission that would tell homeowners what they can or can't do with their bouses. The message was that they want less, not more government and regulations. Ron Lewis maintained that. "When we buy property, we buy unseen a bundle of rights... I don't want Io give up any more control (of my home) than I already hare." Another homeowner said. *1 don't think anybody should tell you bow to remodel your home." Mike Lyons said flatly that the proposed ordinance "violates my property rights... There are certain rights guaranteed to us that cannot be voted away." Tom Herbst said. "At this moment. I'm in charge of the restoration of my bouse and Td like to keep being in charge." Kay Stoltenberg, a landlord, said she was concerned that "if someone dictates what I do with the ester .or. it may keep me from doing wti_i: I need to dou ^ltV" . Gordon Barlow said be opposed "When a group of people can take my rights against my will... it's socialistic.' Barlow later said that appearances of homes "can't be dictated or legislated." "Why arc people so excited about Whs. Pennock Hospital's doing (expanding south of Green Street to build a parking lol and establishing a day care center), when they're co foe verge of losing their property rigtks," be added. Calling the proposed historical ordinance and commission "unnecessary and scary.' Jerry Bolthousc said. "We don't need any more layers of bureaucracy, the town has enough already." David McIntyre said. To add another tri­ bunal or board to go to if you want to re­ See HISTORIC continued page 14 Schools set info session, two tours The Heelings Aiwa School System has pboned have two ctnumuiuty iaformaaou reasnat about foe Juae 12 bond and adage election T*> num of foe school system’s cxirtW tfeHhwa »lw» will Iw rrwferewt for foe public. The information seaafon writ be held si iOJO a.m Friday. May 19. al foe Hasrings Pablic Lforory. One soar of foe school buildings win be rt 9:30 xa Friday. May 19. and foe 0foerwiHbeal7p.m Monday, May 22 Bo* tows win start al the efoniianralioo office, 232 Were Grand in Hasringt. PRICE 25* "Outsiders" David Johnson and Jack Hoffman debate property rights while local residents Mike Lyons and Gordon Bartow listen in after the public hearing on a proposed historic district. Four visiting U.S. Marines, three of them from Grand Rapids, raise the flag as Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray (second from right), Dowagiac Mayor James E. Burke (hidden behind Marines) and their spouses watch during opening ceremonies for the annual Mayor Exchange Day Wednesday. Response to compromise on Pennock plan awaited J-Ad Graphics News Service A compromise proposal for Pennock Hos­ pital's controversial planned unil develop­ ment (PUD) has been offered to residents neighboring foe project, but there has been no word yet about Its chances Hastings Mayer Mary Lou Gray said the compromise grew out of negotiations involving City Manager Howard Penrod and Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield and Pennock Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton. The plan would be to move the historic Tredinnick House adjacent to the hospital west to the McNair right of way. have the city vacate that right of way and then have the hospital's proposed day care center move Into the spot left open by the Tredinnick House. Gray said Hamilton was the one who of­ fered this plan and she took it up more than a week ago with a group of resident, who have led opposition to the Pennock project. However, she said she has heard nothing from representatives of the residents. "We thought we tad it resolved, but we haven't heard from the residents saying they're willing to sit down and talk,' the mayor said. Moving the proposed day care center to the north side of Green Street would ease a lot of problems people have with Pennock s plans. Gray said. As it stands now. the hospital intends to move the day care center into an area on Walnut Street near Cass Street, just south of the hospital. Neighbors have opposed such a move, saying the street is small, a cul-de-sac and could not handle the added traffic a child care center would require. Gray said she believes that lhe Presbyte­ rian Church congregation is worried thst foe manse, or parsonage, would be situated next to a commercial property. Having foe Tredinnick House acting as a buffer between lhe manse and hospital could ease those concerns. Furthermore, she said. Hamilton has indicated that lhe hospital would consider building the day care center on the old Tredinnick site in an architectural style compatible with lhe historical period lhe house represents. "I think fols compromise takes care of ma­ jor concerns people have." lhe mayor said. "The plan is to accommodate the greatest concerns of all interests... We want this to work." In order to help make the coinpromise plan happen. Gray said, the gas main and water line underneath foe right way may have to be moved. But she added that those are not insurmountable hurdles. Also needed would a modest amount of additional parking space near lhe day care, which could be accommodated by expand­ ing lhe proposed parking lot across the street. Services Saturday for Fran Johnson Although Frances M. Johnson lived in Hastings for just a little more than six yean, she contributed to the community in a number of ways that make life a little Mroche M 948-8013 or Holly Court at 945-2802 Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 better for others. Johnson. 52. died Wednesday at her home after battling cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday. May 20 al Wren Funeral Home in Hastings Johnson was vice president-cashier of Na­ tional Bank of Hastings She had been em­ ployed at the local bank since October. 1988. "She was a great employee. " said Larry Kornstadt Sr., president and chief executive officer of National Bank of Hastings “We re all going to miss her “Fran was otic of the strongest and tough­ est ladies 1 have ever met in my life." Korn­ stadt said. And he emphasized that "she was a lady" "Anything she did. she always pul her whole heart into it - United Way. YMCA. Exchange Club or the bank "1 don't know of anybody that did not like her. She was an all around good person. She was a people person." he said. Prior to moving to Hastings. Johnson was assistant vice president and manager of the Cedar Springs office of National Bank of Detroit. She also was employed al Union Bank in Grand Rapids and al the Roscom­ mon Slate Bank, which later became affili­ ated with NBD Johnson previously served as president of the Hate branch of the National Association of Bank Women. In 1990. because of her outstanding quali­ fications and contributions, she was honored as "Member of the Year" by the Southwest­ ern (Michigan) Group of Financial Women Imemauonal She has served as chairwoman of FWfs Stale Audit and Finance Comrail- lee and was on FWTs Stale Advisory Coun­ cil. In Hastings. Johnson served as a recent co-chair of the Barry County United Way Campaign and was active with the Thomapple Bike Club, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and lhe Exchange Gub While in Cedar Springs, she was involved with the Economic Development Corp., served as president and treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce and was auditor and parliamentarian of lhe Women's Gub. A native of lhe Roscommon area. John­ son enjoyed the outdoors in her spare time Her interests included golfing, skiing, bik­ ing. sailing and camping. Visitation al Wren Funeral Home is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday (today) and 2-4 pm and 7-9 p m. Friday Memorial contributions may be made lo the Barry County YMCA or to Barry Com­ munity Hospice Frances Johnson �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 18, 1995 Delton has three valedictorians Sitver cords will be worn by students receiving high honors, with a grade point average at 3.5 to 3.849. They are (standing, from left) Ryan Mingerink, Stewart Hadley. Autumn Graham. Josh Woodman. Natasha Lawarence Hilary PummiB; (seated) Jennifer Brown. Samantha Hudson, Amy Cook. Rebecca Egner and Coleen Daniels. News Briefs Defton play set for tonight. Friday The Delton Kellogg High School pisy by undents in William Darling's theater production class will be tonight and Fri­ day night at 7 p.m. al the school auditorium. The play. "Friends," centers on seven high school freshmen as they en­ counter life and relationships. The two lead characters will be portrayed by seniors Wenona Alien and Ken Haas. Others in the play include Angela Sumer. Kylee Dooley. Chris Carman. Amy O'Keefe and Denise Marie Wa----- Mcocmar. The play was written by Paul E. Ottesoo and is not connected in any way to the "Fncnds" television series. Tickets are SI and a can of food or S2. Food donations will go to a Delton area charity. ‘Plow Days’ set for May 19-21 The Barry County Steam. Gas and An­ tique Machinery Association will have its “Plow Days” Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Bishop F<rms, !0 miles south of Hastinjs on M^43. Signs will be plac­ ed along the road, directing exhibitors and spectators to the event The How Deys will consist of antique ’racton, equipment and gas engines, along with a parts swap meet and numerous other activities. A few of the events will indude plowing and fitting grounrj, along with an auction Saturday Exhibitor* with hones and antique equipment also are welcome to take jnrt. The Barry County. Steam, Gas and Antique Machinery Plow Days is open to the public all three days. Admission is SI per person or $5 per carload For more information, call Johnnie Bishop II al 623-6588 ‘Poppy Days’ are May 18-20 The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Boat No. 45 and Auxiliary Memorial "Poppy Days" fund-mixer will be held Thursday. Friday and Satur day. May 18-20. The bright red crepe paper poppies, made by veterans in VA hospitals across the nation, will be told around the community. Proceeds are used to help veterans and their families during times of need and illness Lakewood choirs to sing Sunday The choral music department at Lakewood High School will present its annual spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. May 21. in the high school gymnasium The concert will mark the final ap­ pearance m the 1994-95 academic year of all the high school choirs. Included will be performances by the men’s and women's choruses, the con­ cert choir, the Vagabonds, the select women's ensemble, the barbershop quartet and the women's barbershop chorus. “Of One Acchord." Also singing in the program will be two choral department alumni. Lori Christner and Greg Haskin. Christner is a member of the choir at Cornerstone College tn Grand Rapids and Haskin is a music major attending Michigan Stale University. Another feature Sunday afternoon will be the awards ceremony. Most improved certificates will be awarded to members of the choirs, and the National School Choral Award will be presented Other awards will include the Brian Grawburg Choral Award and the Robert C and Johanna Oster scholarship Seniors in the choral department axing with their parents, also will be recognized. A variety of musical styles and sounds will be performed during the afternoon The Lakewood choirs are under the direction of Oster and Celia Demond serves as accompanist. Senior citizen prom is Friday The Hastings High School Student Council will present the senior citizen prom from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday in the high school cafeteria The evening will include the big band sound of Les Jazz, led by Joe LaJoye. Hors d'eouvres will be served during the evening For more information, call 948-4409 by next Tuesday. May 16. Corvette Show at Chariton Park The seventh annual Corvette Show and Swap Meet, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. May 21. will open the 1995 season at Historic Charlton Park Village. Hundreds of Corvettes of different makes and models will be featured, some dating from 1953. the first yc ar the Corvette was produced. Visitors can vote for their favorite en­ try for the Best of Show trophy. Trophies will be awarded in eight classes. The open swap meet will feature Cor­ vette parts, auto parts, arts and crafts and a flea market. Spaces are still available for $10 a iece and $25 for electricity. Call Charlton Park at 945-3775. Dash plaques wil I be given to the first 150 can. Door prizes and goody bags will be available for Corvette exhibitors Admission for Corvettes is $7 per car. The fee for cars for sale will be $10, in­ cluding the “for sale" sign. The event is being co-sponsored by the Corvette Club of Battle Creek. Proceeds will go to fight Spina Bifida. Admission for the public is $4 for adults ages 16 and over and $1 for children 5 to 15. Admission includes use of the reconstructed village and recrea­ tion area. Fiddlers to play here on Saturday The Michigan Fiddlers will play at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings Saturday Jfernoon and evening. A jam session will be from 2 to 5 p.m., open mike will be-from 5 to 7 and round and square dancing will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. There is no cost, but donations will be accepted. Delton alumni banquet Saturday Delton Kellogg Schools alumni and guests are invited to attend the 52nd an­ nual alumni banquet at 6:30 p.m. Satur­ day, May 20. The event will take place in the Delton High School dining room. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass The program will feature entertainment. Solid Waste panel to meet The Barry County Solid Waste Over­ sight Committee will hold a meeting at 3 p.m. Friday. May 19. in the Commis­ sioner's chambers in the Barry County Court House Three Delton Kellogg High School se­ nior* are sharing the title of valedictorian during 1995 commencement exercises at the school, Principal Paul Blacken announced. Lindsay Mercer, Shani Wertman and Melissa Griffin are the co-valedictorians They all achieved a grade point average of 4.0 or higher. Blacken said. There will be no salutatorians. Graduation for Delton's seniors is set for 2 p.m. Sunday. June 4 in the high school gymnasium. In addition to the co-valedictorians, stu­ dents graduating in the top 10 percent of (heir class are Ryan Mingerink, Amy Cook. Stuart Hadley, Tom Morsma, Autumn Gra­ ham. Hillary Pummill, Rebecca Burk, Melissa Purdy and Brian Wortz. During graduation ceremonies, students who have ea>ned grade point averages of 3.0 and higher will wear special color-coded cords with their caps and gowns. Wearing gold cords will be seven mem­ bers of the 1995 graduating class who share highest honors, with a grade point average of 3.854 or more. They are Michelle Purdy, Thomas Morsman, Rebecca Burk. Brian Wortz. Undsay Mercer. Shani Wertman and Melissa Griffin. Silver cords will be worn by students re­ ceiving high honors, with a grade point av­ erage of 33 io 3.849. They are Ryan Min­ gerink. Stewart Hadley. Autumn Graham. Josh Woodman. Natasha Lawarence Hilary Pummill. Jennifer Brown. Samantha Hud­ son. Amy Cook. Rebecca Egner and Coleen Daniels. Bronze cords will be given to students earning honors, with a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49. They are Gina Imbastaro, Mischelle Braska, Christine Imbastaro, Jes­ sica Robertson, Julie Moore, Melissa Irv­ ing, Arnie Stevens, Shawn Baird, Kari Brown. Stacy Ayers, Nicole Blanchard. Juslie Goff. Sarah Doeie, Shelly Thomas. Sommer Brandli, Chris Hacke, Travis Fer­ ris. James Stevens, Marty Blanchard, Travis Smith, Melissa Sage. Todd James, Brian Leppard. Robbie Lawarence, Rex Rugg. Tim Shafer, Howard Shattuck, Antonio Ro­ darte. Macon Mauchmar, Marshall Reser. Jason Boltbouse and Jennifer VanDyk. The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight (Thursday. May 18) at the Hastings Dog 'N Suds. 1110 W Green St. Host Tyler Guernsey will give an overview of the history of Dog 'N Suds, which was built here in 1964. The program. “Old Settlement Post Offices." will be presented by Charles F. Johnsen of Grand Rapids, an avid sump collector and dealer, he also has an extensive post card collection and post office cancellations from some of the towns where post offices no longer exist. Anyone who has carls cancellations or related items and would like to share them is invited to bring them along. Bronze cords will be given to students earning honors, with a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49. They are (front row) Gina Imbastaro. Mischelle Braska. Christine Imbastaro. Jessica Robertson, Julie Moore. Melissa Irving, Amie Stevens. Shawn Baird: (second row) Kari Brown. Stacy Ayers, Nicole Blanchard. Justie Gaft, Sarah Doeie. Shelly Thomas. Sommer Brandi, Chris Hacke, Travis Fer­ ris; (third row) James Stevens, Marty Blanchard, Travis Smith, Melissa Sage. Todd James; (back row) Brian Leppard, Robbie Lawarence. Rex Rugg. Tim Shafer, Howard Shattuck, Antonio Rodarte, Macon Mauchmar, Marshall Fleser, Jason Bothouse and Jennifer VanDyk. PENNOCK (continued from page 1) Fennock Hospital's proposed project, as it official!' stands now. involves three major moves: • Expanding the Riysicians Center to in­ clude more room for mental health services and the fitness center. • Clearing land across the street to make way for a new patapg lot. to accommodate the need for n*xeWring that the expansion would create. ’ • Establishing a day care center at a site on Walnut Street. The current "Learn 'N Play Center" is located on North Broadway, but is rented and is next to a landfill. Because there is no word on the com­ promise. that is the PUD proposal the Hastings Planning Commission will have to consider. Hospital officials have pointed out that their proposal is perfectly legal because child care centers and hospitals are not specifically prohibited in residential areas. Opponents have said the plan would en­ able a parking lot and commercial venture (the day care center) encroach on a residen­ tial neighborhood and it would create too much traffic on Green Street. The proponents and opponents of the pro­ ject met at lhe Hastings High School lecture hall April 17 for a public bearing before the Hastings Planning Commission. The Planning Ccmmission net last Thurs­ day afternoon io go'over tlx criteria of de­ ciding whether or not to r:comn<end the PUD project to the Qty Cornell. A decision on a recommendation is exrxctod June 5. If the PUD eventually b recommended, it still has to be considered by the council, which also can hold a public hearing at a future date. Weanng gold cords will be seven members of the 1995 graduating class who share highest honors, with a grade point average of 3.854 or more. They are (back row, from left) Michelle Purdy. Thomas Morsman. Rebecca Burk, Bnan Wortz; (front) Lindsay Mercer. Shari Wertman and Melissa Griffin Write us a Letter! Th* Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The follow­ ing guidelines have been estab­ Delton students graduating in the top 10 percent of their class are (standing, from left) Ryan Mingerink, Amy Cook, Stuart Hadley. Tom Morsma. Autumn Gra­ ham. Hillary Pummill, Rebecca Burk; (seated) Melissa Purdy. Lindsay Mercer. lished to help you: Shani Wertman. Melissa Griffin and Brian Wortz. •Make your letter brief end to the point. •Letters should good teste. Historical Society will meet tonight Co-valedictorians for Delton Kellogg High School’s Class of 1995 are (from left) Lindsay Mercer. Shani Wertman and Melissa Griftin. be written In •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must Include their signa­ ture. address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED, •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Latten to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 Attention Hastings High School SENIORS... It is time for our Annual Graduation issue of the... hIswgsBanner Please have your pictures to the J-Ad Graphics office or the high school office by Friday, May 26th. * NOTE If your portraits were done at Wheat Photo they have already furrmh a copy_____________________ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 18, 1995 — Page 3 Retiring employees recognized by the Hastings Board of Education Business Manager of the Hastings Area School System Nelson Allen listens to a tribute to his career with the system. Chief Mechanic Wendell Day (standing) listens to his tribute from the Board of Education as he is surrounded by his wife Janet (back row, from left), and Rosalie Barry, Andy Stutz, and co-workers (front row, from left) Jim Vreugde and Sharon Duits. Chief but mechanic Wendell Day and business manager Nelson Allen appeared at hie Hastings Board of Education meeting Monday to be recognized for tbeir retirements. Several others who were not at the meeting also were recognized as they leave the school's employ. Day was hired by the school system in 1974 to serve as an assistant mechanic in the transportation department. "Wendell maintains that he must have been well prepared very quickly because after just three days on the job, the chief mechanic went deer hunting for two weeks," said Trustee Michael Anton. "In fact, Wendell was well prepared and b*s continued to exhibit that preparedness throughout his 20 1/2 years of keeping the buses running. "And. this year. Wendell and his very capable assistant. Jim Vreugde. attained an excellent rating on the 1994-95 bus inspection....what a great way to wind up a career' "Wendell is respected by his fellow transportation workers because he is the person who is always ready to listen, to give well-reasoned advice, and to make problems diminish." Anton continued "With his retirement. Wendell will miss the opportunity to get up at 4:30 in the morning to check weather conditions, to get to work at 5:30 a.m. to start buses on cold mornings, and to clean off snow so the drivers can start their nins on time. "Wendell's dedication to his job, his skill and knowledge and his quiet humor will be greatly missed. All of us wish a long and healthy retirement for Wendell after these many years of faithful service," Anton said. Allen will retire as business manager after 20 years in the school system "Nelson graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1951. and went to work in the payroll department of lhe Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair Company, where he also had worked during his senior year in high school." said President Mark Ecldpausch "After three years with that company. Nelson went to work in lhe Barry Couruy Abstract Office for a year, and then in an accounting office in Hastings for 14 years. "In 1969. Nelson left the accounting office and joined the staff of Hastings City Bank as its internal auditor, where he was involved in a number of bank operations until he joined the Hastings Area School System in 1975," Ecldpausch said. "Since becoming a member of the school family. Nelson has seen the system’s budget grow from $4.5 million to the current level of more than $19.5 million. During that lime, not only has the budget grown, but so has the complexity of school finance and supervising the business functions of the school system. "Through all the changes. Nelson remained a calm and steadying intluence, always having the right answers when needed and always carefully accounting for lhe taxpayers' money....and, always earning the highest praise in the annual audits require by law. "Nelson will be missed a great deal, not only for his business expertise, but also because be has been an exemplary employee and a good friend to everyone in lhe schools. We don't look forward to the 'ime when "Nelson no longer will be signing our paychecks, but we understand his desire to take a well-deserved retirement, and we wish the very best for Nelson and Jeanette as they move to their new home in Arizona. Retirements were also announced for Jerry Barnhill after 21 years; Florence Freeman with 18 years. Bob Frieswyk, 25 yean; Bernadette Murdoch, nearly 10 years; Jean Picking. 19 years; and Barbara Strong. Schools have 8th annual volunteer recognition reception The 634 people who volunteered their time and trknt to the Hastings Area School System during the last year were recognized at a reception Monday evening held before the Board of Education meeting Thoae who attended were greeted by one of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce 'A mlwurtofi.* aid encouraged to sample some of the refreshment! provided by lhe Hastings Educational Support Personnel Association Superintendent Carl Scboessel welcomed the volunteers and praised them for their help to the schools. He noted that eight years ago. the number of volunteers stood at 205. and the number has grown to 636. Melissa Schreiner, representing lhe high school: Amy Songer, speaking for the middle school, and John Leinaar and Megan Robinson from Pleasant view added lheir thanks lhe volunteers for their help to lheir schools In his comments. Board of Education President Mark t'eldpausch recalled a saying his father used to use: 'Many hands make light work." Over the years. Ecldpausch said he found the phrase to be very true, and especially in the case of those who volunteer to help lhe schools in Hastings. 'From the board, we give you warm and generous thanks for everything you do.' he told them. 'You help us provide quality education' Coordinator of the reception. Pleasant view Principal Jo Stebbins, also thanked the volunteers later at the board meeting, making it part of the official record Sue Drummond of Freeport honored with “Book of Golden Deeds” J-Ad Graphics News Service Sue Drummonnd, this year’s winner of the "Book of Golden Deeds" is a renaissance woman, involved in arts, education, and tlx: future of her community. The "Book of Golden Deeds" is awarded by the Hastings Exchange Club each year to pay homage to one whose selfless toil and sacrifice for public good is motivated only by an innate desire to help others. When accepting her award Wednesday. Drummond said ideas were nice, but a lot of people are needed to work on them and get them done. She credited lhe people of Hastings and Barry County for lheir enthsuiasm in taking on projects io better the community, and for being "forward looking." "We have a lot to be proud of." she said. Drummond identified Fred Jacobs, a founding member of the Futuring Comnuaec of Barry County, as a "world class" visionary. She said she worked with former Superintendent of Barry Intermediate School District John Fehsenfeld for some time and found he was an "enabler." in the best sense of the word. When she inquired about a program, be unfailingly provided encouragement for all of her ideas, she said. Drummond is a founding member of the Thornapple Arts Council, led a drive to restore the Arts Hitchery building in Fish Hatchery Park, and is one of lhe original members of the Bury County Futuring Committee She also serves on the Zoning Board of Appeals, is a member of the the Conflict Resolution Committee and worked for the first Barry County Women's Festival Committee. She and her husband. Don. who founded Fiberfest 11 years ago. own Stoney Lonesome Fann near Freeport and raise Angora sheep and Suri Alpacas. Fiberfest has grown into an annual event, attracting people from all over the world, and is now divided into two events; the Forum and the Festival. Drummond created Fiberfest Magazine in 1993. Published quarterly the magazine contains articles on raising animals and producing fibers for everyone from the novice to expen. Th- Barry County 4-H. BISD and the Thornapple Ans Council sponsor "Young Artists Days," to encourage talent in children and also produces a school newsletter which provides a line of communication between the three. Drummond was nominated for the award by Barry County Youth Agent Kathy Walters Surratt and Barry Intermediate School District Special Education specialist Sherry Styf. Walters-Surrat and Styf both credited Drummond for helping them become effective grant writers. “Sue is very giving of her time and affects many people by sharing her talents," they said. "There are many words to describe Sue. Here are a few: warm, friendly, positive, enthusiastic, hard worker, creative, excellent manager, collaborator, a true leader, visionary and always willing to help and work with others." NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY caii...945-9554 Attention Business Owners (Remember Representing the high school, middle school and elementaries of Hastings schools, (left to right) John Leinaar, Megan Robinson, Amy Songer and Melissa Schreiner thank those who volunteered their time to the schools. Congratulations Student Advertisement in the 1995 Graduation issue of the: Make U.S. Savings Bonds part of >otir retirement savings program. • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Hastings Banner Call one of our sales representatives today at... For a recorded message of current rate information, call I-8OO-4US BOND Kl-800-487-2663 ■’AmenciXx O. Book of Golden Deeds Award winner Sue Drummond (right) chats with two colleagues who nominated her, Kathy Walters-Surratt and Sherry Styf. (616) 945-9554 BONDS The refreshments tor the volunteer recognition reception were provided by the Hastings Personnel Support Association Those attending were encouraged to help themselves Don't miss this special opportunity to honor your graduate! �Page 4 — Tha Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 18, 1995 M Letters We must say ‘yes’ to the future 7b The Editor: “D-Day” — “Decision Day” is on Mon­ day. June 12. This day. voters in lhe Hastings school district make a decision which will have a lasting effect on the future of our children, grandchildren and great grand­ children who attend Hastings public schools now and in the future Our present school buildings are now over­ crowded. Three of the eight buildings are from 65 to 103 years old and four arc over 40 years of age. All require major renovation to make them more efficient and to reduce maintenance costs. At least one new building is required in order to meet the influx of students caused by the rapidly expanding population of our county. A minimum of 500 additional students is predicted during the next five years. Those responsible for educating our children must have adequate buildings and the means to prepare students to assume the responsibilities of citizenship and necessary skills to compete in the demands made by tomorrow’s worldwide labor market. In recent yean, our school boards, members of which are our friends and next door neighbors, and our school administrators have brought these ever-growing deficiencies to our attention. Wc, as voters and tax payers, have refused to face the facts needed to cor­ rect the problem and the determination ac­ celerates. A "no" vote on June 12 will not cause these problems to go away. To the con­ trary. continued "sweeping these problems under the rug" will eventually result in costly emergency measures and in a greater final cost to the taxpayers. We live in an ever-shrinking world, much of which can be attributed to the dramatic ad­ vances to the creation, storage and retrieval of knowledge, scientific advances and in transportation and communication devices. Our competitors in the European and Asiatic countries in many instances have not only met, but have often exceeded our efforts in these areas. Their forward vision has been made a part of their establishments. We must re-evaluate our position and take corrective action to again assume our role as a leader in these endeavors. What will a "yes" vote cost property owners? The following is a comparison between 1993-94 operational taxes and 1994-95 (this year's taxes) and how much will be added when the proposals pass. If you home is valued at $50,000, the State Assessed Value is $25,000. Based on this value, you paid school operational taxes in 1993-94 of $912. Due to proposal ”A“ (school property tax reduction) the school operational tax in 1994-95 dropped to $150, a difference of $762, which you no longer have to pay. With passage of the three proposals, the increase in taxes would be $81 in 1995-96, plus $15 more for 1996-97, or about a $1.86 a week increase. Are you, Mr. and Mrs. Taxpayer willing to invest this small amount to better prepare our young people for their roles as citizens in tomorrow's world? If so, please give your support to these proposals by voting "yea.” Emmet E. Herrington Bellevue Let’s support mothers world wide To The Editor: Mother’s Day was May 14. Millions of Americans bought fiowere. sent (lowers and took their mothers io lunch. It was and is a day to honor and celebrate one of lhe most important cornerstones of our society — motherhood. I invite all local citizens to celebrate the day in an extended manner. All you need is a litik time and 96 cents With these simple tool, you can write a letter to US. Senators Spencer Abraham and Carl Levin and Con­ gressman Vern Ehlers, asking them io show their commitment to mothers world wide by supporting legislation that maintains the Development Fund for Africa. The DFA, created in 1987 and administered by the United State Agency for International Devel­ opment, has successfully helped millions of mothers and children in 35 countries and Africa. It has funded projects in health, edu­ cation. agriculture, economic reform and democracy throughout the African continent and improved conditions of life at the local level. The DFA is an example of U.S, assistance that worts. In the last five yean, maternal and child health programs have helped keep 2.5 mill ion children alive, who otherwise would have died from malnutrition and disease. Family planning services and basic education for females have helped women in Kenya reduce their fertility rales from 8 to 5.4 children Primary school enrollment, a key ingredient for economic growth, increased 41 percent in Mali between 1989 and 1993. The DFA. which has enhanced the lives of millions of Africans and their children, has a low cost. Each American family spends only about $3 year on aid io Africa. In 1994, the budget for the DFA was $784 million, less than one-tenth of 1 percent of the U.S. fed­ eral budget. By contrast, the United States sent $5 billion of military and security aid io Egypt and Israel that same year. Congress now is proposing drastic cuts to the Development Fund for Africa. Bread for the World, a grass-roots, anti-hunger organi­ zation. has launched the "Africa: Crisis to Opportunity" campaign to save the DFA. I urge Rep. Ehlers to sign lhe "Dear Col­ league" letter on Aid to Africa currently cir­ culating in the House, members of Congress who signed the letter are staling their sup­ port for the Development Fund for Africa as a protected and separate account, and their opposition to disproportionate cuts in devel­ opment assistance to Africa. 1 urge Senators Abraham and Levin to support $3 billion for sustainable develop­ ment. including $802 million for the DFA. After all. motherhood in Africa, like moth­ erhood in the United States, deserves to be supported and honored. Michael Anton, member Bread for the World Hastings S-••of your Asphalt only produces more problems lb The Editor: Is the traffic to Pennock’s proposed day care center a worry? Open your eyes and look one-quarter of a mile to the west, where there could be dump trucks lined up from the county road garage to the Chrysler dealership — waiting to be filled with stinking, fuming hot asphalt. Yes. part of the Barry County Road Com­ mission’s plan is to sell asphalt from their pro­ posed plant to other counties and cities. The Road Commission is very pleased that this issue has been kept out of the spotlight lately. There hasn't been a peep about it in the letters to the editor in many weeks, despite letters we and others have sect. Think about this: the proposed asphalt plant will be only about 3500 feet from the city limits of Hastings (Cook Road). Asphalt fumes are a known carcinogen. Children are non-carcionogenic! I quote from a doctor of oncology's (cancer Let’s stop the tax increase 7b The Editor: Did you read the Banner last week and see where the people we voted to look out for your interests and the city manager you hired to save you a tot of money are about to over­ ride the Headlee Amendment? This is the amendment that wc voted to put the brakes on tax-and-spend policies. These elected officials are telling us that they know better than we do. how much government we can afford. 1 think they are getting their wants and their needs confused, they need to con­ centrate on how to reduce spending instead of how to extract a little more out of your budget We need to inquire more about where they are rubber-stamping expenditures, such as generous salary increases for department heads, new computers, with a printer for nearly everyone in the city offices. We should be callng our councilpersons and asking them how they intend to vote on this tax increase, ask if they already had the tax bills printed before the public hearing notice was publish­ ed. If they tell us that uus is “not really a tax increase," we should ask them why they ex­ pect to capture another $41,000 in revenue. We need to attend this hearing on May 22 at 7:30 p.m. I think, with a little effort, we could stop this tax increase. If we can't remember it at tax time and again at election time. 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Another fact is that the asphalt plant the Road Commission plans to buy if the 1 25-miIl tax increase (yes, it was one mill, now they need more) is voted in. is 10 yean old! Some other town wants to get nd of it! There are five existing asphalt plants in Barry County just outside of it! Citizens to Preserve Barry County Rebecca A. Gerber Editor’s Note: We fail to see where the asphah issue “has been kept out of the spotlight lately" when front page stories have appeared in two of the last three editions. Fur­ thermore, it should be noted that the Banner does not print unsigned, libelous or personal attack teueii or tetters from the same people over and over again. This might explain why some recent tetters have not been published. A minority report from ag committee 7b The Editor: Regarding the comm'inication from Coogreauiun Nick Smith. Thursday, May 4. in lhe Hastings Banner Having attended the Congreaaman's Jackano meeting on agriculture, and having been appointed to his Agricultural Advisory Committee. 1 would like to issue a minority report. I did not come away front the Jackson meeting feeling there was a consensus to end so-called federal subsidy programs. To begin with. 1 hardly term the meager price supports we have a subsidy. Out of 14 farm commodities listed by the USDA, only one is currently priced above 50 percent of parity, parity being based on cost of living and cost of production is simply con­ sidered a fair price. The one commodity above 50 percent of parity is upland cotton, at 51 percent The pnee supports farmers do receive simply make up a portion of what the market refines to pay. Congressman Smith said he felt farmer, wanted to move to a "free market economy." What I have never heard any congresspcraon explain is how fanner, survive on that free market The market is already comrrUed Of a predatory, monopolistic pricing system. The recent trade agreements approved by Con­ gress can only content more power so a hand ful of corporations Io further control our food system. I urge the Congressman o work toward targeting farm program payments to those who need them, the powerless, small and medium toed farmer,. Farm programs should not be simply dismarrird in exchange fol tome elusive free market. Cart McDvain, President Michigan Fatmen Union Hasting, Subscribe T0DAY...CaU 945-9554 Boosters support bond and millage Know Your Legislators: To The Editor: U.S. Sanato Spancar Abraham, Republican, 105 Dlrkian Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lavin, Democrat, RuaaaU Senate Office Building, Washingion D.C. The i lasting Afltfhk Boosters would like to go on record in support of the upcoming school bond and millage issues. We believe that the qualify of education is central to lb-- lives of our children, s well as to the well being of our community. We have an obli gation to support quality education for our We hope that all will respond positively to the needs of a growing community, and to the demands of technological advancing society. We either keep up or lose out. Hastings Athletic Executive Board Greg GiDons. Steve Youngs, Carta Jites, Ed and Sue McKeough. Tom Warner, Sieve Hoke. Denny Storrs, Brent Willison. Dee Crowley, Sharon Lint, Larry Winkler, Sally Dreyer. Marcy Fulmer and Tom Alderson. Is there a better place for center? 7b The Editor: and area can be read each week in specialists) letter that we obtained from the American Lung Association: "Asphalt is derived from petroleum and contains chemicals such as benzopyrene and dihMtranthrocene. These chemicals are known to cause cancer in humans and have been registered with the Departmem of Health as hazardous substances.” At the last township supervisor’s meeting, the Barry County Road Commission grasped at a straw and stated that our asphalt informa­ tion from the American Lung Association is outdated — that there is a “new” way to make asphalt. Yet, they are unable to produce any data to support this. The American Lung Association literature we have stales that asphalt was and still is made from petroleum products and gravel (or, in technical terms — polycyclic aromatic and paraffineic hydrocarbons and aggregate). This is current information; if there is a new Wouldn’t it be mere prudent to use the undeveloped acreage that extends to State Street, north of Pennock Village, and alleged­ ly already owned fry Pennock Hospital, for the Child Care Center than to tear down several treasured homes and disrupt an established neighborhood? From West Walnut friends and neighbors, Ruth Kurtz Mary L. Kent 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 40503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, OiongeviUe, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Hokand, Mich. <5423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapifo, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanna Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan Stale Senate, Stale Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Repubican, 87th District (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Bar 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 18, 1995 — Page 5 FINANCIAL Investment butterflies often get cooked Lakewood names top 20 seniors for Class off 1995 These seniors have been named the top twenty in the Lakewood High School Class of 1995 Front row. from left to right: Jessica Farman, Jana Gold, Nathan Stuart. Matthew Hilton. Valedictorian Elizabeth Smith, Salutalorian Amanda Wells. Nichole Hoag, Carrie Monoid. Holly Pierson. Jane Banks. Matthew McNatt and Kristy Boucher. Second row. left: Sommer Maciasz. Karen Barcroft. Jill Taber, Michelle Wilcox. Lanson Endres and Philip Welch. Missing from photo is Patrick Haug. Hospital’s new plan for day care center confusing 7b The Editor: Letters Hamilton (CEO of Pennock Hospital), staled that they could not build the proposed day $45,000 to move the former Tredinick home case, because that would imply that the village location to landlock the hospital and force fur­ ther erpans ion to be ito our residential neigluiorhood It would also imply that the se- ing for people. How much care and considerabou have they shown us? How much will they If you find this as appalling as we do. please tell your City Council representatives City zoning is supposed Io be a promise to protect the extreme opposite end of the property from the initial construction to negate the argument that they had land back there where they could coukhiT have Vdlage Drive come off of State A concerned neighbor, Dan Coykendail Hastings We realize that these are business decisions, however, the hospital is in the business of car- I recently received a call from an investor who wanted to know how the stock market’s current performance was affecting his investments. After I learned that his in­ vestments were insured tax-free bonds. I asked some specific questions: Do you still receive the regular income checks that you were promised? Yes. Have your investment objectives changed? No. Do you want to sell your bonds and stop receiving this regular income? No. Even though the daily fluctuations of the stock market were small, the investor panicked at every moment. On top of that, he did not understand that bonds were af­ fected by interest rate fluctuations, not the stock market. When the media reported a decrease in the market, this investors was afraid that soon his investment and its in­ come would disappear. Unfortunately, many investors are un­ necessarily plagued by similar concerns. If anything negative occurs in the markets or the economy, they want to sell their securities and move the money to what may appear to be safer (and often more popular) ground. Louis Rukeyser calls such in­ vestors ••butterflies.” flitting to the flower of the moment. However, to achieve success, investors might be better off following the example of the turtle, which doesn’t move around very much but generally manages to live a long life through all kinds of weather. Individuals who identify their objectives and carefully select a diversity of in­ The sad pan. however, u that if they would building expansion right next Io it. They could have possibly used the Fuller houae as a day this long and expensive process of acquiring Two Barry County farmers win stray voltage court case "They are pleased they got some conipenialioo, but they arc UsapjHjnted with the 50 St^fWrtifr' Hospital request a zoning issue lb The Editor reMdrahal. Hastings erv No overlap coverage; fa»l. fair. friendly service. Call a Farmers Agent lor boat tmurance. percent reduction," he said. Hable said he did not understand why the jury split the damages between the two par­ ties. but said some juries like to "split the Consumers Power Company has been or­ dered io pay damages Io two Barry County dairy farmers who said stray voltage from power lines adversely affected lheir milk pro­ duction. The decision was handed down by a jury in Barry County Circuit Court last Wednesday. The verdict against Consumers Power means the company is liable for more than $2 million in damages. The jury found the dairy farmers negligent for a part at the damages, however. Damages for the two farmers equal more than $5 million The damages for Kenneth Case of Dowling were put at $4.3 million, while those for Larry Carpenter of Nashville were labeled at $892,250. The jury decided the farmers were negli­ gent for at least half of the damages. Con­ sumers must pay Case only 45 percent of the damages, or $1.95 millioo. Carpenter was found 50 percent negligent for the dam­ ages. leaving Consumers liable for $-145,125. Carpenter declined to comment, referring baby. "I really don’t know. It confused me too." he said. The men had claimed stray voltage from underground lines had affected their cows' behavior, altering lheir milk production and making the farmers lose business. The volt­ age allegedly traveled through the ground to metal objects, such as water troughs or milking equipment, shocking the animals, said Consumers Power public information specialist Lori Zubalik. "It made the cows afraid of drinking water or being milked.” she said. Zubalik said the case is not over for Con­ sumers Power. She said the next step for lhe company is to ask the presiding judge. Patrick McCauley from Kalamazoo, to do one of three things: throw out '.he entire trial, rule on behalf of the electric company, or reduce the damages. She maintained that the award. were high and not based in reality. They see a company with Jeep pockets and feel sorry for the fanner." she said. The amount of the awards were to cover damages lost when production slowed. "With what they produce, they would never see this much money in their life­ times," Zubalik commented, adding that tax records showed the farms made less than Martin Hable of North Branch. The two men bad filed sepvate suits, but consolidated the two when they realized they bad the same lawyer, veterinarian and expert witnesses. Case originally filed his suit in October 1993 and Carpenter followed in June 1994. Hable said the men were both pleased and disappointed with the outcome of the trial. r Farmers nsurance teWMlt FARMERS panics and agencies underlying your in­ vestments remain sound, and your Financial objectives stay the same, short-term fluc­ tuations should not altar your investmeal strategy ' Butterflies’' who flit from one hot in­ vestment to another often wind up getting cooked. 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Well organized & pleaaant personality. High energy. Full time, plus benefits. Immediate opening. Hastings Savings & Loan SoUtt hastwos office sumt The Barry County Solid Waste Plan­ Hastings, Ml on 1995 at 3:00 p.m. Company AT&T Send resume and salary requirements to: INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT NOTICE Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. $20,000 a year. Zubalik said small amounts of stray volt­ age are inherent in the type of power lines used. That amount, however, has been proven in the past to not be enough for cows to notice, she said. "It would take a five-volt current for a cow to feel it." she said. "On average these cur­ rents were one volt or Jess." Hable said Crsre are as many as 50 stray voltage cases pending in the state. He has three more such cases himself, beginning this fall. Hable said both clients are still in the di­ ary business. "Not like they were." be added, however. They are trying io make a comeback by in­ creasing their herds." The jury reached its decision after one and a half days of deliberation. The trial lasted four and a half weeks, and the jury was given much to digest. "There were hundreds of exhibits. It looked like junior science class.” said Zubalik. GARY BEGG, LUTCF 6AXY BCGC AGENCY cause for restructuring. The late Paul Cabot, co-founder of Stale Street Investment Corp., the nation’s second-oldest mutual fund, was a propo­ nent of long-term investing. He believed that focusing on long-term trends, not short-term speculation, was the only way to give individual investors a fair chance. State Street Investment Corp, faced tur­ bulent times in its early yean — the 1929 stock market crash, the Great Depression. World War II and more. Yet no investor who held shares of the fund for 10 years ever lost money — a remarkable testament to long-term investing. Securities markets move up and down, interest rates fluctuate, economies go through cycles — and investment perfbr- Tha following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. by Karen M.uek dxy-by-dxy basis Or do they? In the May 2 issue of the Reminder, Mr. Hamilton was reported as telling the auxiliary spring luncheon that the current proposal (Io vestments can avoid having to move money around in response to changing conditions. Of course, a major change in financial oh Helen Hauschild, ASID (616) 948-8800 201 E State. Hastings NO PHONE CALLS E.O.L NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a surting wage of $6.55 per hour. Classes start June 7th and end June 21st. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in uking the class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to fill out an application before June 5th Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls please. THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. Ml 49058 toe �Page b — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 18, 1995 Many happy returns. Michad R. Havens Sarver. Rus Hastings Pastor QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH M-79 (6!6) 9434392 Sunttay School 10 George and Barb Kimpel. CM far tomtom- 623-3110 THORNAPPLE VALLEY P.O Boa 63. Hasting*. Ml 49051 PLKA8ANTVIKW BOSK CATHOLIC 9:00 a.m. and FAMILY Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor Stephen Wrfeta. (616) 758-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3183 N Broadway. Dai'ene 367-40*1 ftckard. rawer Htore W5«l« Smday. May 11 ■ ISO od IMS ■ • : 9:30 3:00 May Tteradsy. I* 6:30 — ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATBOUC CHURCH. 2413 623-2030 (Datam) after 6 p.m. Prayer 9:45 a.m.; m 4-H 11:00-1:00 8:00 NA Thea- BARRY CO. CHURCH OP FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. Program/Youth Thurs- Director wrewiimr School'! Gowmmor Day. Saturday. M.y 13 — 7-00-9 00 Middle School Miur. HATnNCS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 ptane Mater to 943-2170 Com- HOPE UNITED METHODIST M-79. WBCH AM and FM. Noraery pro- 945-4995 men Tuesday. May 16 - 5:00 100 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Grayhill. Senior Pamor. LAKE ODESSA - Menon R (Mike) Gariock. 74, of Like Odessa passed away on Friday, May 12, 1995 1 Sparrow Hoapital in Liminf. following in atended illness of AUS. (Lou Gehrigs Disease) He was born on June 2,1920 in Canon City, the son of Ira and Ruth (Powell) Oarlock. He graduated from Carson City High School and from Western Michigan University. He was married to Elaine Hill on August 29, 1948 in Canon City. He farmed snd also did photography and printing. They moved to the Lake Odessa area in 1956 when he taught la the Lake Odessa Lakewood School system fur 26 yean, retiring la 1982. Aiter nil retirement de oevoteu cousoervoie time io the Lake Odessa Depot, Lake Odessa Library, Central United Methodist Church and other chantable organizations He and his wife were chosen Grand marshall of tte 1991 Lake Odessa Fair Parade. He received the Janie Rodriquez Award in 1994. He was on the Lake Odessa Fair Board for 14 yean and served a* Vico~President. Mr. Gariock was a member of the Lake Odessa Ceara) Uniled Methodist Church, sang in the Qiurch Choir tor several yean. He was also a member of the Lake C 4esu area Histori­ cal Society. Michigan Retired School Teachers Association and past president of lhe Lake Odessa Community Library Board. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother Harlan. Surviving are his wife, Elaine; three sons and two daughters, Bruce (Janet) Gsriock at Big Rapids, Gordon Gariock at home, Donald (Lorraine McMillen) Gariock at Lake Odessa. Kay (Tony) Barcroft of Hastings, Karen (Michael) Morse of Richland; six grandchil­ dren; two amp-grandchildren; one staler, Doris (John) Crocked of Kalamazoo; two siBers- in­ law, Marian Gariock of Reed City and Hariene (William) Gedris at Grand Rapids; several n,punerriSrvKaw*fe held on Monday at the Central United Methodist Church In Lake Odessa with Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made 10 the Central United Methodist Qiurch or the Lake Odessa Community Library Building Fund. Rev. Sunday: 10:00a.m. Sunday School; Edith Stemm LAKE ODESSA - Edith Stemm, 92, of Lake Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 1995 a the Tendercare Nursing Home in BAITINGS SEVENTH-DAY GRAND RAPIDS - Michael R Havens, 37, of Grand Rapsds and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Monday. May 15. 1995 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. He was born on September 24,1957 in Hast­ ings, the son of Erwin and Lilian (Schoonmak­ er) Havens. Michael waa raised in Irving Township of Barry County. He attended Middleville schools and graduated from Thornapple-Kellogg High School in 1976. He waa married to Ruth M. Martin of De ton 00 August 24,1991. He lived most of his life in die Hastings/Middleville areas until moving to Grand Rapids in October, 1994. His employment included; Temporary Employment Services of Grand Rapids, Pink­ erton Security Services, Nursing Homes and managed restaurants in Texts fa a brief tune. Mr. Havens was a member of Faith United Methodist Church of Delton. Hastings and Wyorutg. Moose Lodges and a member at Bernard Historical Society. He was preceded in death by his father and a niece. Survivors are his wife, Ruth; his mother, Lillian Havens of South Haven; maternal grandmother, Edna Heaven of Middleville; four brothers, Gordon Havens of Escondido, California, Donald Havens of Tacoma, Washington, Erwin Havens, Jr. snd Gary Havens both of Hastings; four sisters, Margaret Scobey of Ramona, California, Joyce Havens of South Haven, Lorraine Robinson of Plain­ well and Carol Reames of South Haven; many merer and nephews. Visitstion will be held oe Thursday from 75XF95X) pto. al the Wren Funeral Home in Havings Funeral Services will be held on Friday, Msy 19th at 11:00 aja. al the Faith United Method­ ist Church in Delton with the Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the ^iDcncua nean Association, Dernaiu nistoncal Muaeum or Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund. ThomtuD. Pena MIDDLEVILLE - Thomas D. Pence, 74, of Middleville, passed sway on Wednesday, May 10, 1995 in Barry County. He waa born on May 12, 1920 in Tiffin, CMc, the sou of Ruaaell and Cora (Feasel) Pence. Mr. Peace was formely of the Old Fun area and graduated from Old Fori High School. He waa a veteran of World War a He waa a member of the Southfield United Presbyterian Church. Also a member of the American Legion in Green Springs, Ohio. He had been s Michigan resident slice 1964. Mr. Pence wss married to Phyllis Fausey on August 30, 1939 in Covington. Kentucky. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis of Middleville; children. Mia. Michael (Cheryl) Qavero of Middleville and Rebecca Pence of Bryan, Ohio; granddauglners, Amy Cravero and Emily Cravero, mother, Cora Pence cf Fremont. Ohio; brother, Donald Pence of Old Fun, Ohio; sister. Mrs John (Jane) Willis of Fort SeaJa, Ohio. Funeral Services were held on Samnisy al the Engle-Young Funeral Home in Ohio. Burial will be in Deckers Cemaery. Memorial contributions may be nude to the Retinitis Foundadai, Wat Michigan Affilia­ tion, 936 Walcott SW, Wyoming, 49509 a Ambulance Service in Middleville. Lansing. She was born on March 19, 1903 in Mill Creek, the daughter of Albert and Alla (Place) HASTINGS FIRST UNITED 11:00 a.m. Join Hollenbeck. Director of Christian 7XJO-8-OO p.m **45-9574. Barrier free building FM AM ■ 10 50 . ■> SUNDAYS 11:00 NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYBIL'S CATHOLIC CHUBCH. Nashville. F.iher am 5 tew 8; M> Hi A Sr-Hi Yomh WEDNESDAYS: FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Cbikfren s Children's Bell Grinnell. She had lived in the Portland and Lake Odes­ sa area most of her life. She was married to Samuel Stemm in 1941, he preceded her in death on October 19,1978. Mrs. Stemm attended th< Calvary Brethren Qiurch in Lake Odessa an was a member of the Rebekah Lodge. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Grinndl; and one sisrer, Doris Remington Surviving are her sister, Lavern White of Glendive, Manana; one nephew, Moris (Mary) Remington of Lake Michigan, great niem and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Saturday at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. p.m . Prepared Ught Meal 6.-00 M. (Morrie) Wickland 17) 852-9221 Moranm Up'Tu-Up of church property 9XX) 7« Mt The Church Page Is Paid tor oy Saturday. May 20 - Fnends Group Clean/Fix/Plant Dey; Goodwill The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HAsnwes savings a loan, fa HO 1100 u*. SoOy School WMN FUNERAL HOME HMlifVQS FUXFAi incorporated of Hasting* Women Circle*. 9 30 U.M. Women Circle. 1X30 p.m NATIONAL BANK OF HAST1NOS Mnmbpr FO.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER ANO REMINDER 1030 a m SUPPORT GROUPS - 1*62 N. Broadway - Holing* BOSLEY PHARMACY •'Prescription*'’ — 11* S. J*tt*reon — S4S3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Holing*. Michigan HASTINGS nm GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. day* Tops No 338 — 9 15 a.m. 770 Cock Ad. - Hasting*. Mtcnlgm 4:00 Wednesdays p.m GUN LAKE- August M (Marie) Wickland of Gun lake paaaed away on Saturday. May 13, 1995 in Plainwell. He was born on February 28,1907 in Minne­ sota. the too of the late August and Maude Wickland and had been a resident of this area fa 26 yean. He waa a kind and giving penoo to his fami­ ly and friends and had served his country in the army during World War U. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening and was a bam radio operator and enjoyed building electronic He married Dorothy Cowell on December 28. 1968 and they had 26 wonderful yean together. August was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Bacon and a brother, Don Wickland. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two stepsons. Kenneth (Betty) Cowels of White Pigcion and Wayne Cowels of Canada; brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Lominc Wicklsnd of Wethersfield, Connecticut; five grandchil­ dren; six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews Graveside Services will be held Saturday May 20. 1995 at the Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Burial of cremains will follow in lhe family plot. Memorial gifts may be made to Pipp Community Hospital or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Marshall-Gren Plainwell Chapel. MEMORIAL SERVICES fa Carl 'Damon' Warner, will be held on June 3,1995 at ll«)azn. at the First Presbyterian Qiurch in Hastings. There will be a luncheon following the Service at the Sharpe Hali. GRAND RAPIDS - Nelle V. Knopf, 92. cf Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Saturday. May 13, 1995 at the M. J. Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. She was bora on November 16 1902 in Hilton, Ontario, Canada, the daughrer of Thomas and Josephine (Smith) Fennell. She was rsised in the Canada and Saginaw areas and attended schools there. Mrs. Knopf went on to attend Watern State Teachers College in Kalamazoo, receiving her Teacher's Degree in 1924. She moved to Hast­ ings in January 1925. She was married to Theodore N. Knopf on June 21, 1928 in Kalamazoo She lived in the Hastings area until moving to the Clark Rctiromea Home Community In 1981 She taught school in Hastings for 25 years. Mrs. Knopf wss a member of First United Methodist Qiurch, Woman's Society cf Christian Service and Pennock Hospital Guild 822. She was preceded in death by htr parents; and eight brothers and sisters. Survtvos are her husband, Theodore; anus. Richard Knopf cf Titusville, Florids snd Theo­ dore Knopf, Jr, of Pslm Const. Florida; five grandchildrea ud four great grirwIcHMreyi Manorial Senrioet will beheld M1 IrOOun. on Saturday May 20, at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Doctor Bufford W. Coe officiating Burial will be al Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Clait Retirement Community in Grand Rapids or Hastings First United Methodist Church. Francos Nt. Johnson HASTINGS-Miss Franca MJohnaou. 52, of Hastings, VRefterident-Cashiwof Nation­ al Bank of Hastings, pasted sway on Wednes­ day, May 17, 1995 at her residence. Visitation is from 6:30-8:30pm Thursday (today) and 2-4pm & 7-9pm Friday. Funeral Services will be held at 100pm Saturday, May 20 at Wren Funeral Home. Memorial coetribctiom may be made to the Barry County YMCA ar Io Barry Conmniuty Hospice. AgnaH.Carvill DELTON - Agna H. Cargill. 84, of Delton and formerly of Bade Creek, passed away on Tuesday, May 16 1995 at her home. She was bora oo April 15.1911 in Olivet, the dsughtcr cf Erve and Jessie Cook. She was employed fa several years at Poet Cereals in the Advertising Drparnnrnt, then later for 12 yean at the Kellogg Conpeny. Mrs. Cargill was a mem ter ofFaith United Methodist Church in Deton. She loved gardening and the out-of-doors, sewing and crafts. She wss married to Milton "Larry” Caigin on Octoter 29, 1932. She was preceded in death by ter parents; three brothers, Charles. Peter and Eart Cook; one sister, Helen Scon. Surviving we her husband, Larry; two daughters and hustenda, Carolyn and Robert Wightman of Fair Lake, Delton and Ann and Robert Spindlow of Bade Creek; three sisters, Marjorie Thomson of California, Alice Cosgrove of Futon and Mildred Bayer of Flor­ ida; one brother. Bob Cook of Honda; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; many nieca and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday and Friday evenings from 7-9 pan. st Williams Funeral Home in Deltoc. Funeral Servica will be held on Saturday at the Faith United Methodist Qiurch in Delton with Reverend William A Hertel officiating. Burial will be at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, envelopa avail­ able at the funeral home. Linwood E. Burdick HASTINGS - Unwood E. Burdick. 80. of Hastings, passed away on Monday, May 15, 1995 as the result of in automobile accident He waa born on August 20, 1914 in Battle Creek. He attended Middleville Schools. He was roamed to Mary L Freshney on July 3,1937. They spent their winters in St Cloud, Florida. He worked at lhe E. W. Bliss Company fa 36 years and retired in 1977. He enjoyed bowling, square dancing and loved the out doors. Mr. Burdick was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge and Hastings Masons. He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Gary and wife Penny Burdick of Fort Wayne. India­ na; one daughter. Mrs Richard (Beverly) Hayden of Cape Coral. Honda; three grand­ children and one great granddaughter. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 6-8 p.m. at Ginbach Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be on Friday al 11:00 a.m. at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to he American Red Cross. Make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. For more Information, write US. Savin«> Bond*. Washington, DC 20226 For a recorded message of current rate Information, call I-8OO-4US BOND - 1-800-487-2663 A*»<nw i in �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 18, 1995 — Page 7 BVoOCi/ttfld Pranshka-Craft united in marriage DePriester-Douglas plan to wed Aug. 26 Daniel L. Pranshka and Kandi M. Craft were united in marriage Aug. 6. 1994 at lhe First Church of God in Jackson. Ml by Rev. Sam Steadman. Kandi M. Craft is the daughter of Jim and Nancy Craft of Leslie. Ml. Daniel L Pranshka is the son of Patricia L. Prashka of Hastings and Gary L. Pranshka of Allegan. Jodie Lewis of Leslie was maid of honor. Nicole Rowe of Leslie, Tonys Pranshka of Hastings and Teresa DeBaikc of Jackson, were bridesmaids. Katie Zimmerman of Leslie was the flowergiri. Chris Anderson of Hsatings was the best man. Hal Meyers of Nashville. Tom Clow of Hastings and John Taylor of Kalamazoo were groomsmen. Johnny Taylor of Kalamazoo was ring bearer. Dennts Craft of Pleasant Lake and Mike Shroufe of Leslie were ushers. Soloist for the wedding were Jodie Lewis and Jamie Courier of Pleasant Lake. A reception immediately followed the ceremony al the Pleasant Lake Lions Club. For their boneynuxm. the couple traveled to northern Michigan. They arc now living in their newly built home in Rives Jet.. Michigan An Aug. 26 wedding is being planned by Tory DePriester of Nashville and Gilbert Douglas Jr. of Bellevue She is the granddaughter of William and Joyce Moon of Nashville. He is the son of Gilbert and Wanda Douglas of Bellevue. The bride-to-be attended Maple Valley and is employed at Clays Dinner Bell. The future bridegroom is employed at Leyden Excavating. Stuebigers to mark 40th anniversary Richard and Regina Stuebiger of Mid­ dleville are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married May 21. 1955 in Ger­ many. They emigrated from Germany June 6. 1969 and made their home in Yankee Springs. They became U.S. citizens in October 1974 Pauline Baker to mark 80th Pauline Baker will celebrate her 80th birth­ day on May 27. 1995. There will be an open house given in her honor at the First Church of the Nazarme. al 12866 Beadle Lake Rd. The open house will be given by her children, Louise and Delos Brunner. Stiver Springs. Fla., Mary Jane and Paul Coy, Salt Lake City. Utah. Carl and Janet Baker. Hastings. Mi. Charles and Sandra Baker. Bat tte Creek. Mi Pauline worked al Post Cereals in Battle Creek for 31 years her husband. Willard Baker, passed away tn 1974. She has 15 grandchildren. 27 great grand­ children and two great great grandchildren. The open house will be from 2 to 4 p.m. No gifts please Quicks to celebrate 65th anniversary Ferris and Freda Quick were married May 24. 1930 in Goshen. Ind. They are the parents of Robert and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Quick. They would enjoy hearing from friends and neighbors at 88IOS. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Hazel Doolittle is 102 May 21 Hazel Doolittle is celebrating her 102nd bir thday on May 21st. if you would like to help her celebrate, please send her a card at Tendercare. 240 E. North St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Her children are Dorothy Frost of Mid­ dleville. and Don Doolittle of Hastings She has five grandchildren. 17 great grand­ children and five great great grandchildren Naomi Oaks’ 80th birthday near An 80th birthday open house will be held Saturday. May 20. from I to 4 p.m. for Mrs. Naomi Oaks at the Temple Assn. Bldg.. 413 Cokes St. in Farwell. Ml. It will be hosted by her six children. Her husband Lemuel is deceased. Relatives and fnends arc cordially invited to attend or send a letter or card to Mrs Naomi Oaks. 292 Michigan Ave.. P.O. Box 205. Farwell. Ml 48622 For more informa­ tion call 945-2639 No gifts please LEGAL NOTICE Synopsis OttANGCVILLE TOWNSHIP Rogutar Mooting Moy 2. 1995 at 7:30 p.m. All Board AAembwr* pretenl Also 8 citixont and guests Firs Dept report received. County Comm. Newman introduced Michael Brown. County Administrator Public Comments Resolution adopted 1995 Rood Protects approved Bill* read ond approved Dorlene Harper Clerk Attested to by Boyce Miller Supervisor (5 IB) Jake Murray, president of the 1990 graduating class of Lakewood High School, is organizing a reunion of his classmates June 24. The gathering will include afternoon golf­ ing for those interested, followed by a social hour at 6:30, then dinner and dancing to music by Ms. Humbract. The event will be held at Centennial .Acres. Classmates were mailed invitations in January. Reservations must be turned in as soon as possible. Cost for evening is $40 per couple. Optional golfing will cost extra. Mail checks for reservations to Jake Mur­ ray at his home address. 4751 Brown Road. Lake Odessa 48849. He would also like for classmates to include an update of your past five years. Last week was bopping with activities for mothers. Three churches had mother­ daughter banquets with big turnouts and good programs. Zion Lutheran Church’s dinner was on Wednesday evening. May 10. There were 80 or so women and children at the dinner, which was potluck and served by the men of the church. After the meal, Tammy Makley McLaughlin, her mother. Mary Baitinger Makley. and Buffy Baitinger painted faces for the children in the fellowship hall during the program for adults in the sanctuary. Certain persons were honored with a potted chrysanthemum during the dinner. They were Marguerita Baitinger as the oldest mother pre­ sent. Tina Hayward as the youngest mother present. Alma Smith was the mother with the most descendents present at the dinner, Pat Vroman was the one who traveled the farthest to come to the banquet (90 mites), and Aman­ da Markwart was the one bom furthest away. Margaret Brodbeck was presented a plant for being Margaret. Anyone who knows Margaret will understand that. The group sang “Happy Birthday" to Amanda Dahms. Mary Foy. Community and Adult Educa­ tion Director of Lakewood Schools, spoke about volunteerism. She said she had been married for 27 years and her husband teaches at Ionia Middle School and is an addicted volunteer. She showed a tee shirt her husband had given her. which says "What part of no can’t you understand." hoping that she would someday learn to say “no” to those who ask her to volunteer for something else. Foy said being a volunteer is like tunning a three-legged race with some part of the community. The areas of a community that most need volunteers are churches, literacy orgamza tions, schools, libraries, local and state government, foster grandparents organiza­ tions, families and friends with needs, soup kitchens, domestic violence organizations, nursing homes, hospitals. Habitat for Humanities or other habitat organizations, and Project 20/20 The largest of the mother-daughter ban­ quets was held at Lakewood Uniled Methodist Church Thursday evening May 11. Judy MacKenzie said there was also an event al the high school that evening and that Velte Road had more traffic on it around 6 to 6:30 p.m. than she has ever seen at that time of day before. There were 250 ladies and girts served at that dinner. Gary Black was chairman of the event, and he and his committee took care of everything, including the cost of the meal and the program. They served scalloped potatoes, ham, fruit salad, a vegetable and ice cream and cookie dessert. There were 263 reserva­ tions, but a few could not come at the last minute. Joyce Wcinbrecht was my guest. Each guest was given a lottery ticket and the table decorations were given as door prizes. About 40 numbers were drawn so many peo­ ple won flowers. The program was about "Precious Moments” and was presented by Ellen Anderson Dunsmore from Mason. She said it was the largest crowd to whom she had ever showed her figurines, tho» igh she only brought about 40, a very sma 1 percentage of her collection. Her talk about ■ ach little figure was interesting, entenaini ig, sometimes amusing and often spiritual!' inspiring. I have heard her before, but I enjoyed her again On Saturday evening. Woodland United Methodist ladies were treated to a dinner prepared by Galen Kilmer, Rick Bump. Leon Weeks, Duane Bump, Gerald Sifton, Art and Zack Villanueva, Keith Bump, Glendon Cur­ tis and Ron Martin. Places for 100 were set and 1 forgot to count the empty chairs, but there were not very many. There were two at the table where 1 sat and maybe threc or four others scattered about the room. The dinner was Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, whole kernel corn and ice cream. Betty Curtis presented door prizes of the African violets on lhe table to those having marked programs and to Shirley Kilmer and Shelley Steward for decorating and setting the tables. Mary Jo Bump was thanked for typing the programs. The program presented in the sanctuary after the dinner was by Lita Guild from Lans­ ing who showed representative pieces from her collection of music boxes covering those made from 1840 to 1995. She said she had received a small wooden music box from her husband the first year they were married. This box plays two tunes and started her collection. She reported she now has around 75 boxes, but she only carries out a few representative pieces. She told about the history of music boxes and a few of every type with her. One large box plays with a bellows and a punched paper roll similar to a player piano. It had to be cranked while it was playing and made me think of an organ grinder. She said that the working parts of this music box arc metal and she thought the working parts of a gnndcr organ were wooden. Several of her boxes played Christmas melodies She closed the program with a large disc box for whtch she said she has 75 discs. It NEWS.by Catherine Lucas usually is in her living room Elnora Wallin, until lately Sayers, led sing­ ing and gave a benediction in the absence of her mother, Marge Rairigh, because of the death of an uncle north of here The Woodland Eagles also held a mother’s day dinner. This one was on Saturday at noon. It was roast beef served buffet style by Rich and Mary Furtong and Theresa Hopkins. Cake was served at the table later Ddc to a date mixup, the planned entertain­ ment did not come. Door prizes of flower arrangements were awarded to Elorise Jones, who received pink carnations and Marjorie Carr who took home white roses. 1 learned at that dinner that the Lake Odessa VFW Auxiliary has just published a new cookbook made up oi recipes from members. This cook book is being sold by members of the organization, including Audra Jordon on Jordan Road. Woodland, phone 367-4967. and Joyce Brinningstaull of Lake Odessa, phone 374-8407. My son and daughter-in-law brought their dog from Hamilton. Ontario, to the Lakewood Veterinary Clinic Friday for surgery, as John wanted Peggy Hoort (Dr. Margaret Newman) to do the surgery. We had a wild weekend with two dogs in the house as the Canadian canine recovered very quickly and the two dogs became buddies fast Dawn, my daughter-in-law. offered to come get my Labrador mix and take her to Canada to keep while 1 go to Georgia next month, but John was a little concerned about having two such large dogs in their tiny apart­ ment with two cals for more than two weeks. Alma Kruger has announced that the Woodland village yard sale will be on June 10 this year. More information will be out later. The Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday evening in their den on Main Street. Several were absent because Union Bank in Lake Odessa had a dinner that evening to which some of the Lions felt a need to go. There were 13 members at the Lions Club meeting. The dinner was au gratin potatoes with turkey or pork. The business included a report that Stowell Construction Company would start on the roof this week. The members of the club voted to buy 50 raffle tickets with club funds for the Welcome Home Strawberry Festival raffle. The white can sale was planned for Friday and Saturday of that week. Wayne Musbach took the Friday afternoon shift. Bob Crockford and Tom Niethamer were at the bank on Friday and Harold Stannard and other Lions were there Saturday morning. Tom Niethamer showed some slides of his and Doris’ recent trip to California to drive home a truck with the Stannards' property because the planned speaker couldn’t come that evening. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The Woodland Volunteer Ambulance aux­ iliary and crew held a dinner on Mother’s Day at Cunninghams’ Acre. They served ham and Swiss steak. When John and Dawn took me there quite a while before I p.m., they were alredy getting short of some items such as sliced mushrooms for the salad bar. Betty Begerow said Monday that they had served 350 people quite early tn the day and had turned away at least 25 more because nothing was left. This is always the largest crowd during the year, and they tried to be prepared for the large number of people who come, but misjudged a little. This was the last dinner until September because the members of the organization are usually too busy to prepare lhe dinners during the summer months. The hollyhock sale of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society was successful Friday and Saturday. Lynda Cobb was quite glad she had ordered another 200 plants for the sate. A few more than 300 were sold, and if the rest don’t sell before Saturday, they will be planted at the depot or in the Lake Odessa Park around Swifty’s PLACE. The plants were quite healthy when 1 got mine on Friday morning. They can be acquired from Lynda Cobb on Fifth Avenue in Lake Odessa. Her phone number is 374-7518. The hollyhocks are the "Old Farm Yard" strain and cost $2 per plant. They are peren­ nials and should re-seed and spread themselves in a few years. There will be a work day al the depot Satur­ day morning to plant petunias and some of the hollyhocks in the beds in front of the deck. Volunteers welcomed with open arms. The planned program for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society cancelled at a late date, so Dick Heaven showed some antique tools and old photo albums. John Wane said they had the largest crowd of the year and that everyone greatly enjoyed visiting. Refreshments were served by Jackie and Tom Gilliland. A surprise birthday party for Murial Pierce was held al North Inn in Lake Odessa Monday noon. Betty Smith had ordered the macaroni and cheese meal for everyone ahead of time. Those who attended were Connie Tasker Jackson, Vicki Benham. Leah Abbott, Alice Morrow, Grace Gilson. Marian Henderson, Cindy and MichaeU-John Wane. Cathy Lucas. Alice Tasker, Wtlda Haas. Bertha Fredricks, Betty Smith and the honoree, Muriel Pierce. Eleanors Pierce arrived a little Muriel Pierce opens a gift at the birthday party held in her honor. Planning a GARAGE SALE? Advertise it in The Reminder on Tuesday, and The Banner on Thursday for a "Double Punch!" RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to PA 168 of 1959, the Planning Commission of Rutland Charter Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 20, 1995 commencing at 7J0 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of this public hearing is to gather public reaction and comment on the proposed amendments to the Township land Use Plan. A draft ol the plan and supporting text are available for review at the Township Hall during normal business hours or by appointment PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that lhe Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any ol the proposed amendments following the hearing and to make recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the proposed Land Use Plan by filing same with the Township Clerk and may be further received at lhe public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Rutland Chattel Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material I being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone I number listed below. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING/PLANNING COMMISSION BY: Dorothy Flint. Secretary I Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49056 (616)946-2194 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 18, 1995 Mom is playing a control game here. She wants her son to be an adult when it suits her (in this case by charging him rent), but she treats him as if he were a child when that suits her. The woman needs to learn that she can’t have it both ways. Billy is a man now. Children do not pay rent. You goofed. Big lime — Disappointed in N.Y. ’ LEGALNOTICES:|MH ■ .■m.ii.. i Jaa T. i mi .in iiuu ■ ■■rito ■ , ■ -J MOKTOAOK FOMCLOSUM SALI SHORT FOMCLOAMK BALK (ARCinMii) MORTGAGE SALE — O^ouh ho* boon mode in lhe condition* of o mortgage mode by GENE C. ZAHM. A SINGLE MAN Io F«ST OF AMERICA BANK MICHIGAN. N.A . THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Mortgage*, doled August 2. 1990. ond re recorded on April 17. 1993. In liber 628, on poge 407. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS Mkhlgon on which mortgog* there It cloimed to be due ol the dote hereot the turn ol seventy three thousand one hundred si.ty five and 71 /100 Dollars (373.165.71), Including interest at 8.625% per annum, with adfuttabl* rote rider. Under the power ol sole contained In said mor­ tgage and tho statute in such cose mode ond ap­ proved. notice H hereby given that sold mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of tho mortgaged promises, or some pari of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings Ml o! Il«a.m on Juno IS. 1995 Said promises ar* situated in TOWNSHIP Of JOHNSTOWN Barry County. Michigan and ore described as: Utootod In to, Towmhrp «4 John, town tarry CoMirty. toichlewr. Tho* port a* to, tost t Z3 o* tho Soathwost 1 /4 of loclton I*. Town 1 ttorto. Kongo • Was*, doscrlbod as: Conowonetog a* ths cantor of sold Socrton It; thanes tooth 3I37M loot along tho North ond Sooth 1/4 Uno a* sold locrton to tho SovHtorly Uno o* a prhtoto Mood; fhonco South 3K*SI' Wool along tho Sovthorh Uno of sold rood to the Sooth Uno at sold Soctton It; fhonco North 3TSI' tost. IM.Sl foot tor tho ploco of bogtontog. rhowco Sooth 3TS1 Wool Idt.si toot, fhonco North ,T4T3Cr tost to tho shore of ftoo laho; fhonco Northoostorly SO toot, more or toss, along Hw shore of Fine lake, to tho tntorsoetton wHh o Uno drown Sooth SI *t Sort. 130 toot, more or toes, from tho piece td begtnntng fhonco North Sit Wool ISO toot, more or toss, to dto piece of beginning ALSO, commencing of the confer of sold Soctton It: fhonco South 30US 7I toot along dto North and South 1/4 Uno of sold Section to the Northorty tow al a prhrnto rood, thence South 3TSI West. SSS-43 toot along to. Northerfy tow of sold prtuoto rood tor ths place of beginning. Owned South 3TSV Woof. 174.3, toot mere ar toss, to the North Uno of "West Sooeh ' oc* cordmg to Ow recorded Hat thereof. Owned South trerxr Wost. IM.37 toot along Ow North tow of sold Hal. thence North STIS' lost. 37,31 toot; thence Sou* Sit tool. 131.11 toot to Ow ptoes of beginning ALSO. Comnwnctog of Ow confer of Soctton It. Town 1 North, bongo S West: thence Santo 30KS.71 toot along Ow North ond South 1/4 al sold Soctton tor place of beginning; thence South 3TS1- West. 743.71 tom along Ow Northerly tow ol o prhmto rood to Ow North tow of "Wool beech - eccordhtg to Ow recorded Hot thereof Otenco North trorso- Cost. 43.4t toot along Ow North tow of sold Hot; Ownco 3TS1' Soot along Ow Soudwrfy Uno of sold prtoote rood to the North ond Sooth 1/4 tow; Ownco North along sold 1/4 tow to Ow ptoco of begmtHg. ALSO Commencing a* Ow coruor of sold Soctton It thence South 30KS.71 tom along Ow North and South 1/4 tow of sold Soctton to Ow Northerly tow el a prhroto rood, ftwnco South STS! West. SS4.42 tom along too Northerly tow of Mid private road; thence North SIDK Soot. 131.11 torn io too true ptoco of beginning, ond runnbtg Ownco Sou* 3T1Z Wool. ITO-COtom; Ownco North St tor West 330.00 torn; thence North 3T13 tool 170.00 tom Ownco South SI "or Sort. 330 00 tom. to the piece of beginning. Tho tedompMon period shall bo 4 mantos hem Ow dole of such onto, unlstt detormlrwd abandon ad In ettetdwus to* Itaaa 400.3341(0) In which coeo Ow reOompdnn ported shall bo 30 days hem Ow dme of such eoto. OATtO Mor 3. ITU RKST CO AMKKKA KANfl MICHIGAN N.A. MUOTGAGt SALS - ttotouh has been mode tn toe condmons of a mortgoge mode br ton C. toml and Foggy J. toast, husband ond wife to Water Hold Hnonctol Corporation, on tndlora Corpora Hon. Mortgagee doted September 30. It»1 ond recorded on Soptombm 34. 1001. in liber S33 on pogo 914. Sorry County records. Mkhigon ond assigned by sold Mortgage Io UNION FWFKAl SAVINGS SANK Of INDIANAPOLIS by on assign men* doted September 30. ItOI. ond recorded on September 34. I»»l. In Uber S33. on poge »1». Sorry County Smo.ds Mkhigon. on which mor tgoge there Is cloimed to be due at the dote hmeol th. sum of SSVSNTV SIX THOUSAND NINE HUN DMD SLVFNTV SFVTN OOllAXS ond 43 CtNTS (S74.077.S3). Including Interest al 4.500% pm annum. Untfee th* powuc of mU contain^ in mor fgoQ* and tha ilatute in *uch cow mod* and pro­ vided notsee l« hor oby pivon that said mortpopo will bo forockwod by a Mio of the mortpopod promiMt. or Mmo pari o< thorn, at puulic vonduo at tho Barry County Courlhouto in Ha»tinp». Michipon at 11:00 a m o’clock on Thurtday. Juno ’’sr^promlM. uro .ituotod M TOWNSHIP Of BARRY. Barry County. Michipon. ond or. doKribod lot* 119 and 120 ol Foir Laho Park Anno., occor dinp to the recorded plot thereof a* recorded in liber 4 of Plot. Pape 63 Tho redemption period tholl bo 6 month(.) from the dot. of such sole, unless defeemmod abandon od in accordance with 194BCL 600.3241a. in which cose tho redemption period shall be X day* from the dot. ol »uch »ol. Dated: Moy 4. 1995 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS Trott ond Trott. P.C. Attorney, ond Counselor. 30300 Teieproph Road. Suite XI Binpham Farm*. Mkhipan 48025 FUe *95041614 (5/25) Deaf drivers Dear Readers: I read a column of yours in which you said deaf people shouldn't drive. It is quite obvious that you know nothing about people who suffer from that disability. i am not totally deaf but close enough to be considered so after I started losing my bearing when I was in my mid-30s. 1 have been driv­ ing since I was a teenager and have an ex­ cellent driving record. Do you honestly believe that those young people who drive around with their radios blaring al full volume (and who will someday be hearing-impaired because of their foolishness) are able to hear a police or am­ bulance siren? The answer is no. They are the same as someone who is deaf. Most deaf and hearing-impaired people are exceptionally observant and will, in all pro­ bability. see flashing lights sooner than so­ meone who can hear. With today's lack of public transportation, how do you suggest people like me get to work or other places? Get out your wet noodle, and give yourself a few lashes for saying deaf people shouldn't be permitted to drive. Then try to leant a link more about people with hearing disabilities. Most of us live normal lives and get by quite well. Also. I’m sure we have bener-thanaverage driving records because we make an extra effort to be especially cautious. — H.B. in Roanoke. II!. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE <61 F MORTGAGE SAIE — Default ha* occurred in a Mortpope made by Kenneth E. Gehrman. a slnple man. ond Tino M. Swanson, a sinplo woman, to Omni Family Credit Union, on February 5. 1991. recorded on February 19. 1991 In Libor 511. pope 930. Barry County Records. No proceeding* have been mjlitufad to recover ony port of th. debt which there is now duo thereon SI0.584.74. Tho Mortgage will bo foreclosed by a Sale cd the property, al public auction to the highest bidor. lor cash, on Friday. June 2. 1995 at 2.00 p.m. at the East front door ol the Barry County Courthouse, in the City ol Hastings. Michigan. The property will bo said to pay tho amount then due on the Mor­ tgage. together with interest ol 11.5 percent, logo1 cost*, attorney fee*, ond also ony *okos or i.isuronc. that the Mortgagee pay* before the »ole. The properly I* located in tho Town»hip ol Johnston. County of Barry. Michigan, and is described as: Commencing at tho Wost I /8 poet on tho South side of Section 22. thence North 29 rods for the place ol beginning, thence North on the Wost I /8 •ine 22 rods to the center ol Highway M-37. thence easterly and Southerly along the center ol said n*gnwoy «o a point otreerry cost or mo point ot beginning, thence West to tho point of beginning. Section 22. Town I North. Rango 8 West. During tho six (6) months Immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. April 27 1995 John D. Brodehow (F39813) Attorney for Mortgagee John D. Bradshow. P.C. 350 East Michigan Ave.. Suite 125 P.O. Box 50431 Barry. Ml (616) 373-4400 (5/25) Substance abuse public hearing will be May 22 Citizens who want to comment about the substance abuse services provided in Barry County may either attend a May 22 public hearing or send written comments. A public hearing will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, May 22 in room 303 of the Kala­ mazoo County Administration Building. 201 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo to provide citizen input in the 1995-96 Annual Action Planning process for substance abuse services provided in Barry, Branch. Kalama­ zoo and Sl Joseph counties The bearing is being conducted by the Four County Substance Abuse Advisory Council of the Human Services Department Region 9 CoordinaUng Agency Written comments may be sent to Charles E. Spence, Pb.D., coordinator. Substance Abuse Services. Human Services Depart­ ment. 201 W. Kalamazoo Ave.. Kalamazoo, Mi. 49007. Dear Roanoke: You are right about the hearing impaired being better-than-averagc driven. They are also better-than-average let­ ter writen. I received a ton of mail from peo­ ple who were highly critical of my comments Actually, the most dangerous drivers are teenagers This is a matter of record I offer my apologies to hearing-impaired drivers everywhere. (Now, can 1 put away the wet noodle?) Second best? Dear Ann Landen: You recently printed a letter from a woman who wanted tc know if she should many a man who was extremely devoted to his late wife. 1 vote no. After being widowed for five yean, I met "James." who had lost his wife two yean before. He was still grieving. I sympathized with him and listened patiently as he told me in detail about what a remarkable woman she was and all the good times they shared before she became ill. James said that he wanted me to be near him always and that he felt a desire he had never expected to experience again. We manied. He continued to talk endlessly about his first wife even though 1 told him 1 wanted to live in the present and make this our time. He couldn't seem to let go of the past. My feelings for James changed because I always felt "second best.” He never realized how hard it was for me when he talked about his dead wife as if she were still living. If the woman who wrote to you wants a devoted husband, she had belter forget about that gentleman who visits his first wife’s grave "three and four times a week." Too many second wives have had to swallow this same stuff. I hope my letters lets them know they are not alone. — Edna in Florida. Dear Edna: You have a great many sorority sisf.rs out there, which was not surprising. What was surprising, however, was the number of men who wrote to say they were sick and tired of hearing about the sainted first husband of the widows they had married. Adult or child? Dear Ana Landers: I just read your response to "Mom in Matthews. N.C.” She said her 18-year-oid son. "Billy," pays rem. but she wants to put a midnight curfew on his girlfriend’s visits. I couldn’t believe it when you sided with her. Rni, if Billy is still in school, what in the world is she doing charging him rent? Second, if Billy, is IS. he is legally an adult, no longer a "schoolboy." nN ib trt*u«u >.u. If Mom feels she needs to exact rent from her son. what he buys with his money is die right to conduct his life in his home as he sees fit. He is entitled to have guests, set his own hours and do anything else he chooses — the same as anyone ebe who pays rent. Dear N.Y.: Sorry. 1 don’t agree. Many 18-year-olds have pan-time jobs these days. In my opinion, they should contribute to the family income — especially if Mom is doing his laundry, preparing his meals and cleaning his room. Just because Billy pays rent does not mean his mother should abdicate her responsibility as a parent. He still lives under her roof, and as with any rental arrangement, the owner sets the rules. If Billy thinks he can get a better deal somewhere else, he should try to find one. Return to control? Dear Ann Landers: 1 have been married for 11 years to a total control freak. From Day One, I have let him have his way about everything. What a mistake! Now 1 am miserable. Wc work in lhe same building and live an hour’s drive from the office because he likes to be "away from the city." I drive lhe old family wagon while he drives the Porsche. I am up at 5 a.m. so he and the children can sleep until 6:00, have their breakfast and be out of the house by 7:00. Needless to say. I am exhausted ail the lime. I am held accountable for every minute of my day a.nd cannot have a phone conversation without my husband monitoring it and verbal­ ly editing my responses. Our sex life was always lousy because sex was low on his 1st of priorities — but not low enough, apparent­ ly. 1 discovered a while age that he was play­ ing around. I have been neglected, emotionally abused and virtually imprisoned for the last three yean. Two weeks ago, I decided I had had enough and told him to get out. Now he says he loves me and wants me to take him back. The big problem is my family. They think 1 am not being fair to our children and that I should give him another chance. I tried counseling, which is how I became strong enough to walk away. What do you think? — Trouble in Timbuktu. Dear Tun: I think you should go back to the counselor — this time with your husband. The counselor would then be able to hear both sides of the story. The "playing around" bit is an added dimension. You should not pul up with that garbage — kids or no kids. It appears that for the first time, you are in the driver's teal. Don’t blow the chance to get things the way you want them. It’s about time. Gem of the Dey: The beautiful part about helping someone up a hill is that you get closer to the top yourself. "A Colleaion of My Favorite Genu of the Day "u the perfect linl gift for that special someof^ n^P U inpossMe to bttyfor. Send p, self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $5.25 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Colleaion, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. IU. 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.25) Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate. Inc. National Police Week observed May 14-20 Barry County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer reminds residents of Barry County that May 14 - 20 b National Police Week. The week is set aside to honor the actions of tai' enforcement officers throughout the na­ tion. The week abo is designed to remember officers who gave their lives in the perfor­ mance of their duties. "Police officers put their lives on the line each and every day,” says DeBoer. “I think it is fitting that we remember not only the of­ ficers who keep our community safe, but also those that have made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our citizens. " National Police Week is celebrated across lhe nation, including a memorial in the na­ tion’s capitol at the Law Enforcement Of­ ficers Memorial, and in Lansing on the east portico of the Capitol. DeBoer urges all citizens to remember those officers and lhe important role they play in our society. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF ENGLEWOOD DRIVE Notica la hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing In the City Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, June 12, 1995 at 7:M p.m. to hear objections or comments on the vacation of the following: Englewood Drive between Lincoln Street and Charles GIRL, Lacey Jo. borr. at Pennock Hospital on April 22 at 12:43 p m. to Kristi and Scott Dean, Nashville, weighing 6 lbs., 8 ozs. Street. BOY, Tanner Rex. born at Pennock Hospital on April 30 at 12:42 p.m. to T.R. and Denise Myers. Nashville, weighing 8 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadwsy, or call TDD call rs'ay service 1-800-649-3 Z77 A map of said street is shown below: BOY, Kyle James, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 3 at 6:09 p.m. to James and Amy Bost, Clarksville, weighing 7 lbs., 12M ozs. and 20'Zi inches long. GIRL, Hannah Christine, bom al Pennock Hospital on May 5 at 11:55 a.m. to Heidi and Lamar Miller. Florida, weighing 8 lbs..l2M ozs. and 2O!6 inches long. BOY, Todd Douglas, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 5 at 8:17 a.m. to Jack and Sharon Fox. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs., 10M ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Megan Rae. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 6 at 11:19 p.m. to Scott and Nickole Vickery. Delton, weighing 7 lbs.. 13’/6 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Andrea Mane, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 8 at 7:44 a m to James and Julie LaTreille. Middleville, weighing 7 lbs., Vi oz. and 19^6 inches long BOY, Austin James, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 11 at 12:04 a m. to Ken and Tracy Hunter. Freeport, weighing 7 lbs., it ozs. and 21 inches long. Extra Copies of The BANNER Sharon Vicksry City Clerk are available throughout Greater Barry County! Delton artists win prizes Delton Kellogg Middle S-.hool students created an array of art work depicting boats to help First of America's Delton branch decorate their bbby for a boat loan promotion and three students were awarded prizes for their entries Tho winners are (from left) Jacob Marlow, first place, who received a $50 savings bond; Kyle Williams, second place, who won a First of America duffle bag; and Nancy Robinson, third, who won a First of America T-shirt. Jacob and Nancy are eighth graders and Kyle is a fifth grader. "We got some really good drawings. It was hard to decide (the winners)/ said Betsy Wheeler. FOA sales and service specialist. REGISTRATION NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that the LAST DAY on which persons may register to vote at the Special Election to be held on June 27, 1995 is May X, 1995. The Township Hall will be open from 9:00 a.m. till 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May X, 1995, THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER. Barbara Bedford Rutland Onarter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan (616)948-2194 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 18, 1995 — Page 9 The 1910 graduating class of Woodland (back row, from left) Leo Roush, Orpha Lehman, Ruth Jordan, Daisy Guy, Cora Velte, Marguerite Stlnchcomb, (middle row) Wallace Jordan, Stella Hager, Pearl Sldmar, Elizabeth Westerly, Robert DeCamp, (front row), Velma Benson, Ruth Wagamon. When Ruth Jordan Niethamer graduated from Woodland High School in 1910. she never dreamed that in 1955 she would be the oldest living graduate of that high school. Ruth was born on Christmas Day. Dec. 25. 1892, the daughter of Willard N. and Catherine Schmalzried Jordan. She was one of 12 children, eight of whom, five girts and three boys, survived to adulthood The family lived on a farm in Section No. 9 of Woodland Township, wot king beside her parents and siblings to make a living on the farm. She attended Nonh Jordan School and Woodland High School. She remembers that the superintendent was named Chapman. She thinks that he was only in Woodland that one year. She went on to Barry County Normal in 1911 and became a teacher herself. Her parents believed in education and seldom kept the children out of school to do farm work. However, she remembers one time when they did stay home to pick up com. The girts would pick up the com and put it in baskets so that it would be ready when their brother. Frank, who was driving the team on the wagon reached them, they would have it rerty. That was the day that an automobile watt by the North Jordan School and the teacher let the school children go out in the school yard lo see it. The Jordan children never let their parents forget that they caused them to miss this great event. However. Ruth believes that she was the first girt in Woodland Township to drive a car. She believes that it was a Model T Ford. It had the pedals on the floor. Looking back, she can remember that one of her classmates was Oriu Smith. Teachers that she remembered from North Jordan were Albert Hauer. Mabie Landis. Ruby Black and Artie Bevaire (Spindler). Games which ihe remembered playing at school during noon hour and recess were “Pom Pom Pull Away.” “Fox and Geese” and baseball. She tells about them playing the same games when she was the teacher later. She remembers that teachers often boarded with her family. Her mother was a good cook and kept a gcod house so the teachers liked to £ Jeffery Scott Suerie, Hastings and Tammy Lee Landes. Hastings. 2 Michael Alan Y arger. Freeport and Lynne Susan Willoby. Freeport Z Joseph Charles Leveque III. Kmcheloe and .April Renee Lake. Hastings ; Gary Lee While. II, Delton and Sara Elizabeth Anson. Delton. Z Donald Jason-Dean Lamance. Nashville and Kathryn Rae Stairs, Nashville. Z David Alan Wright. Hastings and Lennette -Kay Mooney, Lake Odessa. - David Merton Gilbert. Delton and Sandra •Jo Simon, Delton. • Randall Carey Eggers, Middleville and Heather Jo Sabin. Middleville. .- Jeffrey Allen Smith. Plainwell and Kathleen -Ann Boswell. Plainwell • Ronald Allen Richardson. Sr .. Hastings and Tina Marie Lincoln. Hastings ■ Chad William McKeever. Bellevue and Jennifer Jo Biair. Hastings ; Douglas Ruehen Baker. Delton and Melissa 'Mane Morgan. Delton. : Michael John Hall. Hastings and Janet Mane Davis. Hastings stay there. The teachers who drove a horse and buggy housed their hone in the Jordan bam. North Jordan had a well so they had water, which was carried into the school in a pail and th- children all used the same dipper. Later, when she taught school, individual cups were coming to use. When she and her siblings at­ tended North Jordan School, they were dose enough to go home for lunch every day. She taught at Wamerville, North-Josdan. South Jordan and McOmber country schools. She sometimes boarded with nearby families. When she was teaching al Wamerville, she boarded with George and Ndlie Hitt. This was a good home. The Hitts were full of fun. the food was good and she had a nice room. George Schaibly. a nephew to George Hitt and named after him. tells that for many years after hearing George Hitt called “Uncle George.” he thought his name actually was "Unde George" and when asked his name would reply "Uncle George " When she taught at the McOmber School she boarded with the McOmer family. Board and room cost $3 per week. She carried her lunch just like the children did. She doesn't remember that the families where she taught ever brought in hot lunches. She described lhe lunch buckets which the youngsters carried as round tin paiis with covers and sometimes the dinner buckets were tin lard pails. Brown paper bags were not in use at that time. She said that discipline of the children, even the older, bigger boys, was never a problem for ba. She felt that the school boards she worked for made it clear to the children that no nonsense would be tolerated. Punishment usually was for talking out loud, out of turn and consisted of sitting on a stool in a coma. Bathrooms were outside privies, hot in the spring and fall and very cold in the winter. There were usually two, one for boys and one for girts. South Jordan also had their own well, so water didn't have to be carried from neighboring wells. Ha father and brothers. Frank and Theodore, had one of the largest registered Holstein dairy herds in Barry County. They were members of the Holstein Breeders Association. Ruth owned one registered Hols­ tein cow and was the only female member of the association at that time. She got the money for the milk produced by ha cow. The milk from that cow was put in a separate can so they could pay her. The milk check was given lo ha mother for use in maintaining the family, but Ruth always got her milk check. Ha father. Willard, showed Holstein cattle at lhe Barry County Fair. One time he won a d>.ing room table as a prize. The table is still in the family home where Lucy Lind Jordan still lives. Ruth married Frank S. Niethamer. also a native of Woodland Township, on Nov. 27. 1919. She quit leaching school after marry ing Frank, having put in eight years leaching in country schools. Her salary for lhe first year was $40. out of which she had to pay $12 for board and room. Her ending salary at the end of the eight years was $65. When asked how she met Frank Nxthamer. she answered that she had "always known Frank" from church and community affairs. She lost two of her older married sisters who died very young, each at age 31, from tuberculosis, which was a serious problem in those days, leaving six of the 12 children of Willard and Catherine Jordan Willard Nathan and Catherine Schmalzried Jordan were married on July 3, 1874. Their first home was on Section No. 2. Woodland Township. This is the farm where Ruth was born. In 1894, they sold this farm and purchased the William Jordan farm on Section No. 9. This farm is still in the Jordan family. This is where the children grew up, learning to work, observing the religious customs of their faith and taking an active part in the school and community. For recreation, they visited often with fami­ ly members and played card games. Pedro and Flinch were favorites. Ruth reminisces about the village of Woodland of the past, w^fere she and Frank spent the next 22 years of their lives. They purchased the house across the street from the Woodland Town Hall, and Ruth, the farm girt and country school teacher became a village dweller. She became involved in village ac­ tivities and the church. She and Frank had three children. Thomas E.. Barbara Ann and Peggy Ruth (Dangl). Barbara Ann was accidently killed on Mocha’s Day. The family was gathered at the family home north of the village for Mother’s Day, May 13. 1928. The women of the family were still sitting at the dinner table visiting before clean­ ing away the remains of the dinner. The children went out to make dandelion chains and were playing at a culvert which went under the roadway. A old car driven by some people from Flushing came by. The car had no brakes, probably no horn and no lights so they were trying to get home before dark Barbara, follow ing the older children, darted out of the culvert into lhe road and into lhe path of the oncoming car. Ruth talks about this in a i ery special way. She carries no anger about having her child snatched away so suddenly s nd so young. She feels as she grows older that the time is ap­ proaching when she will m.-et with Barbara in another place. Her philosophy is simply this: “If you look hard enough and long enough at a bad situa­ tion. you can find some good in every ex­ perience.” She feels that she has spent a lifetime learning this valuable lesson. She can remember when there was a board walk in from of the stores on Main Street. There were two doctors in the village, both there at »he same time. She talks about Dr. Ray Finnic, Dr. Munger. Dr. McIntyre. Dr. Bonn and Dr. Cobb. Fad's Hardware was there then and there were two grocery and dry goods stores at the same time. There were several churches, the Methodist. United Brethren and German Methodist Episcopal Church in the village. The Lutheran Church, Church of the Brethren, the Evangelical and Kilpatrick were out in the country. She says that church was an important part of living in those times and the churches were well attended The church and schools were the cultural and recreational centers of the community. She talks about the movies and sugar draw­ ings. which were held on Main Street every Saturday night during the summer. The mer­ chants went together to purchase the suger and rent the old movies — Charlie Chaplin, The Three Stooges and Abbott and Costello. It brought people into the village and probably did generate some income for the merchants. Winning a five-pound bag of sugar was an event. She says Charlie Leonard, town marshall, handy man and janitor at the Methodist Church, had a much greater influence on the behavior of the youth of the village than he ever knew about. She talked about his wife, Mae Leonard, who was a typesetter and could operate a linotype. She worked for lhe Woodland News for many years. Frank Niethamer and his brother, Carl, fanned for several years. In 1913. he and Jerry Fisher went to an automobile mechanic school in Washington, D.C. and when he finished the course and came home, he bought the building on Mam Street at Thatcher from Ephraim Lucas and remodeled it into a garage He sold Ford. Oakland and Nash automobiles. Ruth tells about her mother having a Maytag washer, which operated on an electric motor, and a electric iron and electric lights at a very early time. The Jordans milked a large herd of Holstein cows and had a Delco plant, which used a gasoline engine to supply elec­ tricity to operate the milkers, and household equipment. Ruth had a Maytag washer also. Hers was electric, as she recalls it. She remembered ice boxes and buying ice from the Warners but FfamI was selling Westinghouse appliances, so she soon had an electric refrigerator and later a freezer. Pumping waler on the farm also was a difficult task. Windmills and hand pumps were usually used. When electric pumps for pumping waler a new era was bom. Baths were a luxury taken once a week unless a special occasion demanded a second bath during that week. Daniel Green first opened a Maytag washer distributorship in Hastings. It was so sueceisful that he expanded the business lo Woodland. Lake Odessa. Clarksville and Sunfield. He sold so many Maytag washers that he bought them by lhe railroad car load from the Maytag plant in Newton. Iowa, and was on a first-name basis with John Maytag, founder and owner of the company. The Maytag washer could be operated by electrici­ ty for those who were on an electric company line, but it also came with a gasoline engine for country homes. It revoiutMMiizxd one of the hardest tasks women had to do. Ruth grew up familiar with wtxxl stoves, both for heating and for cooking. She owned a wood range with a warming oven and reser­ voir on it which was used in the cold months. But she describes a kerosene cook stove which had three or four burners and was used in the summer months as it didn’t heat up the kitchen so much. She remembers well her first elec­ tric range. Ruth is a member of the Women’s Club, sponsored by Bess Hilbert. You have to be in­ vited to become a member of the club. She recalls earlier limes when they would put on plays and other entertainment. She told about Bess Hilbert who was also very active in the club and a leader when they were working on a play. She doesn't remember which roles she played. She modestly states that she usually had only very small parts. In 1941, Ruth and Frank purchased lhe Palmerton farm. I miles west of Woodland and she continues to make ha home there. Frank had expanded the business into a farm store, giving up the automobile in 1939 when son Tom came into business with him. They added a Westinghouse franchise and carried Allis Chalmers and New Idea farm equipment. World Wir II became reality on Dec. 7, 1941. Tom Niethamer joined the U.S. Navy, enlisting in September 1942. He took Boot Training at Great Lakes. III. He finished diesel engine training and was assigned as chief engineer on the SC 1038 He was sent to Aleutin Islands and spent two years there at the Naval Operation Base in Dutch Harbor. When talking about the time Tom spent in the service of his country, she expresses pride in his achievements, and says that she felt worry about him and what might happen to him when he was in a war and was so far from home. But. she stated, she was not alone Many mothers says their sons leave home as mere boys and return as mature men. Some mothers were not as fortunate and their sons did not come home at ail. Tom came home and went into the family busines*. married Doris Coats and began a family of his own. Peggy Ruth Niethamer Dangl grew up in Woodland, graduated from Woodland High School. Following World War II Frank and Tom Niethamer did a thriving business in farm equipment. Fanning with tractors and tractor powered machinery was rapidly growing and horses began to be replaced with machines. Allis Chalmers equipment began to dot the countryside around Woodland Township. They sold them, traded them, repaired them and the business lasted for 53 years when at the age of 80 Frank retired in 1967, selling the business to Lkxyd Hitt. Meanwhile, the Niethamers also managed a large farming operation with both crop farm­ ing and beef cattle. This business is still ac­ tive. Ruth did her share to help with the fanning. They raise some crops for the canning fac­ tory in Lake Odessa. One fali <he tomato crop needed immediate harvesting as a killing frost was predicted for that night. Frank went down to the high school with his pickup truck and solicited some labor from the high school students. He was able to pay 5 or 6 cents a bushel. It was very cold but some of the youngsters stuck it out for quite a time and some of the crop was saved. _____ _ She tells a story about a recent episode in the beef cattle business. When they were loading about 40 steers to go to market, one steer escaped over the loading shoot and ran for the woods. Only 39 steers went to market that day. The lone steer was then driven from the woods on the south side of M-43. crossed the highway to the woods on the north side of the road where they were able lo shoot him and have him butchered. She had watched the whole adventure from her favorite spot at the kitchen table. She observed her 100th birthday with a special party held in her honor in December 1992. The Women s Clu and the Woodland Lions Club planted an October Glory maple tree and placed a plaque at the Woodland Township Library in her honor. She was again honored at ha 101st birthday in 1993. In 1994, she reached her 102nd birthday. She has been honored on the "Today Show” and Billy Graham has sent her a Christmas card for the past three Christmases. She is looking forward to Dec. 25. 1995, and ha 103rd birthday. She is spry, alert and has a delightfufl sense of humor. She has made so many contribu­ tions to her family, to the village of Woodland and to the entire community. In addition to be­ ing a mocha, a grandmother, a great grand­ mother and good neighbor she is still a teacher at heart. Sources: An interview with Ruth Jordan Niethamer at her home. Archives of the Hastings Banner; The History of Woodland. Michigan 1837-1987: Barry County History 1985. Family members, friends and neighbors. 50th Wedding Anniversary of George and Mary Niethamer Nov. 22, 1931. (Back row, from left) Genivieve Whortley, Virginia Roberts. Josephine Sartouls, Perry Flory, Bake Rising, Forrest Roberts. LaVem Roberts, Roy Roberts, George Roberts, Ruth Jordan Niethamer, Florence Nash Niethamer. (front row) Tom Niethamer, Bertha Flory, Verdon Flory, Clara Rising, Gene Rising, Gaylord Flory, George Niethamer, Mary Smith Niethamer, Carrie Roberts. Irene Roberts, Frank Niethamer, Peggy Niethamer and Carl Niethamer. (Photo by D.R. Trowbridge, Lake Odessa at George Robert's cottage at Jordan Lake).) �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 18, 1995 Young Authors visit Charlton Park Tha oM Hastings Township HaO was one of tha Charlton Park locations where students m the "Young Authors" program worked. Teacher Judy Tuttle (standing) Kyle Bellgraph. Andrew Whiting, (left, front to back) and Jell Jolley and David Miller (right, front to back) Katie Hesterly, Megan Butler and Alice DeUylden are busy becoming "Young Authors' in tho Lea School at Chartton Park. circulates and helps the students with a "crazy alphabet." Wnting a ’cinquain,’ or a five-line stanza written according to a formula, takes thought by tries* students. Usa Torres (center, back) encourages the students in their work. The "Young Authors' featured artist this year is Tom Woodruff. In tho basement of tho Chartton Park church, the noted child book illustrator draws his version of a sailing vessel. Ho encourages the children to add their own ideas lo their ships. __________________________ _______ LEGAL NOTICE BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE of BIENNIAL ELECTION MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1995 Please take notice that a meeting of one member of the board of education of each constituent school district within the Barry Intermediate School District will be held on Monday, June 5, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Barry Intermediate School District office, 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the meeting shall be to elect two (2) members to the Board of Education of the Barry Intermediate School District. The vacancies to be filled will be for a term of six (6) years expiring June 30, 2001. One board member shall be designated by the board of education of each constituent school district as the voting delegate to said meeting. Thomas S. Mohler, Secretary Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education NOT1CC OF MOffTQAOC FO«CLOSWtf SALE Default hot occurred In the condition* ol a mor­ tgoge mode by Terry A. Thor ing ton ond Julie D. Thoringfon. hutbond ond wife. mortgagor. to lhe Stote Bonk ol Caledonia, a Michigan bonking cor porotloa of 627 E. Main St.. Caledonia. Ml 49316. mortgagee, by a mortgoge dated February It, 1994, recorded in lhe Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on Mo ch 4. 1994. in Liber 599. poge 01. Because of sok default, the mortgagee has declared the entire s tpotd amount secured by said mortgoge due and pa/able forthwith. As of the dote of this notice, there is cloimed to be due. including for p.-incipol ond interest on said mortgoge. the sum of $128 562.93. and Interest will continue on the principal balance of $126,775.88 at the rote of nine (9%) percent. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgoge. or any part thereof. Notice Is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgoge. ond the statute in such case made ond provided, ond to pay said amount with interest, os provided in said mortgoge. ond all legal costs, charges ond ex­ penses, including attorneys' fees allowed by low. ond all faxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sole, said mortgoge will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises ot public sale to the highest bidder at the East door o< the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Michigan, on Thursday. June 8. 1995 at 2:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage ore situated in Yankee Springs Township. Borry Coun­ ty. Michigan, and are described as follows That part of the Northwest Quarter Section 5 Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Borry County. Michigan, described os Beginning at the West One Quarter corner of soid Section, thence North 00*28 28 West 423 45 feet along the West line of soid Northwest Quarter thence North 89*3132 East 883 59 feet to the West I me of the Plot of Lmdbeegh Fork thence South 49WXT West 148 30 feet along the West line of said Flat, thence South 01’00'00 East 320.00 feet along the West line of said Plat to the South lineof said Northwest Quarter. thence South 89 00 00 West 773.83 feet along the South line of said Nor thwest Quarter to the PLACE Of BEGINNING SUB JECT TO highway right of way over the West 33 feet thereof; and commonly known as 1546 Payne Lake Rd Middleville. Michigan. Notice is further given that the length ol the redemption period will be one year from the date of sale. Dated April 78. 1995 TWOHEY MAGGINI. PIC Attorneys for Stote Bonk of Caledonia By David Schoolenberg 212 Waters Building Grand Rnptds Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (6 D Kerith Sherwood helps student Julie Groot in her creative writing exercise. SPOT REPAIR and OVERALL PAINT JOBS (Quality & Price) Body & Frame --------1 1/4 Miles West of Hastings on M-37-43 Barrv County Siner 1972 945-3387 Real Estate Wanted Professional seeks residence m 4(h Ward or rural area. Hastings Schools S80K + - 20« on contract with 5 yr. balloon. Send proposals to... Box 369 c/o J-Ad Graphics PO Box 188 Hastings. MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 18, 1995 — Page 11 Legal Notices NOTICE OF FOftf CLOSUM SALE SMCNTT FOMCLOtUM NOnCC BAM Y COUNTY MORTGAGE SALE - Driouh has bwc mod* in lite condition* ol a mortgogo mod* by Paul F G»r besi and Cynthia E. Gwtooti to Michigan National ■or*. a nuiKXKX vannmg AHocrariofi. mofvgogov dated Juno 19. 1991. and recorded on June 26 1991. in Libor SIS. on pogo 652. Sorry County Records. Michigan. ond assigned by soid mortgogo doted Sept. 30. 1994. and recorded on April 3. 1995, in Libor 637. on Page 677, Borry Cou.ity Records. Michigan, on which <nortgoge there It claimed to be due at the dale thereof tho turn of Ninety SIm Thousand Six Hundred Twelve ond 41/100 Dollar* (696Al 2.41) indudtog interest at 9.625% per annum. Everil Manshum Middleville manager chairs MML region Everil M*n*huni. Village Manager. Mid­ dleville. w» elected chairyeraon of Region II at die Michigan Municipal League for 1995-96 al the 42nd annul regain meeting Abo choaen were Jeffrey Mansfield, Public Woriu Director. Haatinga. aa vice chairper aon and David Ferber, mayor. Allegan, aa secretary. More than 75 mayon. village preaidenu and other elected and appomled municipal of­ ficiate attended the meeting on April 27 in Dowagiac Region II includes c«ie» and villages within Allegan. Barry. Eaton. Iagham. Van Buren. Kalamazoo. Calhoun. Jadtaon. Berrien. Caaa. Saint Joseph. Branch. Hillsdale and Leaawee counties. The outgoing regioul chairperson. Dorna Welsh. Councilperson. Dowagic. coordinated Since I953. the Michigan Municipal League has held the regional meetings in seven areas of lhe stale. The annual gathering of officials on this regional basis provides lhe opportunity for an exchange of ideas and cooperative action in matters of mutual concern. This year's program included presentations on Proposal A given by the Sime Treasury Department; The High Speed Rail (Michigan Department of Transportation); How to Meet, Think and Work to Consensus, and a Legislative Update from Michigan Municipal League’s State and Federal Affairs Division. The Michigan Municipal League unites 508 member cities and villages throughout Michigan to work cooperatively to improve lhe administration of municipal government. vidod, notice is hereby given that soid mortgage wlil bo foreclosed by a sale cd tho mortgaged promises, or some port of them, at public vendue, al tho Borry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 2:00 p.m. on June 22. 1995. Said promises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Borry County. Michigan, ond ore described as: Beginning at tho center of Section 15, Town 3 North, Range 10 West: thence South 0 dogroes 26 minutes 40 seconds lost of tho North and South 1/4 of said Section 967.35 feet; thence North 89 dogroes 42 minutes 57 seconds West 441.64 foot; thence North 0 degrees 25 minutes 50 seconds West 967.55 feet of tho East and Wool 1/4 line of soid Soctton; thence South 69 degrees 42 minutes 57 seconds East on eeM East and West 1/4 lino 441.40 foot to tho Piece of Beginning. Together with tho Right of Ingress and Egress over a 66 foot wide strip of land. The Center line being described os follows. Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Soctton IS. Town 3 North, Range 10 West, thence North 90 degress 00 minutes west of the South sec­ tion lino 331 59 foot to tho ptoco of beginning of said Easement; thence tho Center Uno of said sosement runs North 0 degrees 26 minutes 03 seconds Wost 660.0 toot, thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes West 226.52 feet; thence North 46 degrees 33 minutes 24 seconds East 146.77 foot; thence North 69 ds greet 42 minutes 57 seconds West 444.76 foot to the Point of Ending of said Easement. _ Tho redemption period shall bo 12 months from tho dote of such sole unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 19460. 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale. BORNSTEX ANO SCHNEIDERMAN. P.C. Attorneys 17117 W. Mno Milo Rd.. Ste. 1040 Southfieto. Ml 46075 (6/8) MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho* occurred in a Mortgoge mode by Harold H. Miller, a single mon. to Pamela Miller on July 15. 1992. recorded on March 2. 1995 in Liber 625. Pogo 845. Barry County Records. No proceedings hove boon Instituted to recover ony part of tho debt, which there is now due thereon the principal sum of $27,663.50 The Mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole of tho property, at public auction to the highest bidder, for cosh, on Thursday. Juno 8. 1995 at 2:00 p.m. local time, at the East front door of tho Barry Coun­ ty Building, in tho City of Hostings, Michigan. Tho property will be sold to pay lhe amount then due on tho Mortgage, together with Interest at 5 per­ cent. legal costs, attorney* fees, and also any taxes or insurance that the Mortgagee pays before rhe Sole The property Is located in the Township of Orangeville. County of Borry. Slate of Michigan, arid is described os: A parcel ol land in the Northwest one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 17; beginning at a point on tho centerline ol Lindsey Rood which lies duo West 440.68 feet ond South 11 degrees 5CT30" West 901.93 feet from the East one-quarter post of soid Section 17; thence South II degrees 5(730" Wost 224.61 foot; thence South 89 degrees 51-30" West 619 67 feet thence North I degree 47*30" West 220.00 foot; thence North 69 degree. 51*30" East 672.68 foot to tho point of beginning. During the one (1) year immediately following the Sale the property may be redeemed. PAMBA MILER By Richard C. Walsh A Homey for AAortgogoe WALSH 8 WALSH. P.C. 133 W. Cedar Street Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 Telephone: (616) 382-3690 Dated: April 26.1995 (5/25) PUBUCA File No. 95-21639-U Estate of WILLIAM F. THURXFTTLE. DECEASED. Social Security No. 377-07-3674 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing will bo held on Juno 1. 1995 at 10:45 a.m. In tho probata courtroom. Hostings, Michigan before Judge Richard H. Show an the petition of Marjorie L. Thurkettie requesting that Martorto I. Thurkottle be appointed personal representative aC the estate of WMIIam F. Thurtmttte Deceased, who Bvod at 7700 Nashville Bead. Hastings. Michigan and who died 4-3-95. emd re­ questing also tho will of tho deceased dated 8-9-65 bo admitted to probate. Moy 11. 1995 Stephanie S. Fekkes (P43549) SBGCL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA NX7 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 943-3495 MARJORK L. THURKETTLE Address of Ml. 10947 Northland Drive Big Rapids. MJ 49307 Commissioner Sandy Jarnos present. April 10. 1995 minutes approved and agenda. Received Treasurer s, ail correspondence and committee reports. Payment of all listed bills approved including re­ fund of 6120 to Sackett Rrtck. Adopted Resolution 95-5 Re: Annual Mooting. Authorized placement of fence at recycling center site. Approved 1995 road work amount of 358.418. id payment per electrical Imp 625 Approved Division of Lot 12 Dieno Shores Plat: Rtoe. Flowers for Township Holl authorized. Shirtoy R. Case. Clerk Attested to by: Patricio I. Baker, Supervisor (5/16) Rio No 95-21642 IE Estate of JUNE E. PEAKE TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS 2755 N. Broadway. Hostings. Ml 49058 died 0507-95. An instrument dated May 16. 1966 has boon admitted as tho wM of the deceased. Happy Time has “Dad’s Night” carnival Students at Happy Time Pre-school recently enjoyed an evening with their fathers at the annual "Dad s Night" carnival. The children had their faces pointed, and fathers fielped them string dinosaur necklaces. They played basketball toss, Notice is further given that tho estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to tho persons entWfed to W. James J. Goutooze (P44497) 129 W. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (5/18) (616)945-2255 safety darts, fish pond and had a cake walk. The clowns, "BJ" and "Patches," mingled with the children and fathers. They passed out treats, and refreshments were served. Shown above are Levi and Cody Norton, Greg ond Greg Heath and "BJ." ✓--------------------------------------------------------------- JLaAe Odess NEWS ______________________ The Jackson Mutchier V.F.W. Post No. 4461 and auxiliary memorial “Poppy Days’* fimd-raiser will be held Friday and Saturday. May 19 and 20. around the community. Pro­ ceeds are used lo help veterans and their families The Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W Post No. 4461, Jackson Mutchier. are selling recipe books “Feeding the Flock, with all recipes by auxiliary members. Books are dedicated to deceased auxiliary members, and may be pur­ chased for $6 from any mrmber or by calling Audra Jordan at 367-4967 or Joyce Bonn ingstaull, 374-8407. Profits will be used to support services to the veterans, youths, senior citizens and community. In the fine print "m the Community Calen­ dar for Saturday. May 20, there are listings for the St. Jude Bikea-hon at the fairgrounds in the forenoon at tea o’clock. The morning also will feature the hazardous waste pickup collection near the village garage on M-50. There are do’s and don’t! about what can be turned in. See the other news media for details. The Lions’ Club Chicken barbecue will be held on Saturday at a new location The beach pavilion will be this year’s loca­ tion. There will even be a drivc-up window for takeout meals. Tickets are cheaper if pur­ chased in advance. Three days are set for Village Cleanup with trash dumpsters at lhe village garage. This runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday There is to be an open bouse Sunday. May 21, for Grace Gilson, who reaches the ‘ 100-year mark on Monday. The reception will be at Fellowship Hall and it is being hosted by her niece and nephews. I Former residents who attended the Monday memorial service or visitation for Merton Gariock included Marcia Logan Bytwerk, Steven Decker and family of Rockford, George and Gaylia Brown of Ionia. Debbie Steward of Hastings and brother Bardlev VanEverett Bridgewater and wife of Lans­ ing. Beverly Corston of Ortonville. Rocky Seckhold and family. Gary Kimble. Jay KimSte. John and Dorothy Barnum, James Mulvaney of Mason. Many friends and ^datives came from Ithaca, Carson City. $rand Rapids. Howell. Royal Oak, Webber- rille, Kalamazoo. Reed City, Sidney. Atlanta (Mich.). Bowne Center, Lansing. Livonia. ■nd Bloomingdalr Paramedic ambulance service is important! When you need an ambulance, you don’t ask what it costs. For $40 you’ll never have to find out. Mercy Ambulance AMBULANCE-PLUS MEMBERSHIP join NOW! 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(5/16) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 18, 1995 Lady Panthers win Springfield Relays DK girls end dual meet season 9-0, 6-0 KVA, head to regionals by T.L. Stcnzrlbarton Sport* Editor The best laid plans of mice and men...etc. etc. etc. It all comes down to the want of an athlete Delion girts track coach Jim Gibson knew his team was facing lhe only other unde­ feated team in the Kalamazoo Valley Asso­ ciation. Paw Paw. Monday night. He knew they were good because they had won every invitation they had entered and were also perfect in the dual meet season He thought he had the answer: switch his line up to win as many events as the Pan­ thers could before the last event...wrap up the win early...don't give Paw Paw a chance to win the meet by taking the 1600-met er relay, an event which is strong for the Red­ skins. Nice plan. Too bad. as Gibson soon found out. the Paw Paw coach had the same idea. Katie Matteson, who is down with an in­ jury. saw two of the events in which she specializes, the shot put and discus, go to the Redskins. (Matteson, according to her dad. will be ready for regionals.) Amy Cook cleared 16 feet. 7 inches in the long jump and Liz Kendall jumped 4 feet. 6 inches over the high jump bar for DK wins. The 3200-meter relay went to Paw Paw, but Cook won the 100-meter hurdles at 15.9 seconds and Sam Lantinga the 100 dash in 13 seconds flat. The Lady Panthers took the 800-me ter re­ lay with the team of Jeni Bourdo. Sarah Doeie, Cook and l-antinga crossing lhe line in 1:51.0. but Paw Paw took lhe 1600-meter run and the 400-relay to keep pace Lantinga took the 400-meters at 1:02.1. Cook took the 300-hurdles at 48.6 seconds and Paw Paw relumed to lake lhe 800-me­ ters. Lantinga won the 200-meter dash in 27 seconds flat and Paw Paw won the 32OO-meler run. Despite the pirn Gibson had spent long hours developing and Paw Paw's coach countering. It came down to the 1600-meter relay. The team was anchored by a freshman. Amanda Velazquez and the number two run­ ner Holly Davenport is also a freshman. The two veterans were Doeie and lantinga. both of who had already competed "with all they had*' according to Gibson. Team Panther finished about two seconds slower than the regular 1600-met er team at 4:30.4. It was about four seconds faster than Team Paw Paw gave Delton lhe points it needed to post a 66-62 win, dealing the Redskins their first loss of the season. "The team ran their heart out. I had used up everyone trying to overload early and keep the 1600-meter event from being the deciding race, but it didn’t work out that way.” Gibson said. "The two freshman gave everything they had because they wanted this. "The Paw Paw coach did the same thing I did and we wanted to accomplish the same objective...win the meet before (he final event." The Lady Panthers run in regional compe­ tition. Friday night in Vicksburg and will run for their third-straight KVA champi­ onship Tuesday night at Parchment. Should Delton win the KVA meet, it takes the title outright. Should the Lady Panthers place second to Paw Paw. it's a co­ champtonship. The team, along with the boys team, also won the Springfield Relays at Harper Creek. Saturday, out of a field of seven teams. Taking first for Delton was Amy Cook and Kim Cole teaming to dear 30 feet. II inches in the long jump and the team of Bourdo. Cook. Gary Fisher and David Atkinson won the shuttle hurdle relay. Holly Stap and Doeie placed second in the shot put and Stap and Cook teamed to place second in the discus. The distance medley relay team of Nicole Moss. Velazquez. Clarissa Hammond and Angie Lillibridge placed second as did the team of Doeie. Moss. Cole and Lantinga in the spring medley and Doeie. Velazquez. Cook and Lantinga in the 1600-meter relay. The team also defeated Mattawan. May 10, with Cook winning the 100 and 300 hurdles and the long jump, Lantinga won the 100 and 200 dash, Stap in the discus. Kendall in the high jump and Lillibridge in the 3 200- meters. The 400-metcr relay team of Matteson, Bourdo. Cole and Lantinga also placed first. Make it 5-straight undefeated seasons in the KVA for Delton boys track team by TX. Stenxelbarton Sport* Editor No one. not Battle Creek Pennfield or Parchment. Galesburg-Augusta or Mat­ tawan..zip, zilch, zero. nilL Since the decade began, no one in the Kalamazoo Valley Association has been able to unseat the Delton boys track team from the pedestal upon which they have placed themselves Since 1990, lhe Panther boys have taken every one of the 38 KVA meets Id which they have run. Thai includes the 96-41 win over Paw Paw, Monday night. No one, not Hackett or Parchment. Kala­ mazoo Christian or Paw Paw could knock them off their lofty achievement In Monday's win. Link Pape took the shot put with a throw of 46 feet, 10.5 inches and the discus with a toss of 138 feet. 8.75 inches David Atkinson won the high jump, clearing 6 feet even and the 110-meter hurdles at 17.1 seconds. Ben Hanekow climbed 12 feet to win the pole vault and Gary Fisher won the 800-meter run in 2:01.4. Antonio Liceaga took the two long-dis­ tance events. the 1600-meters in 4:40.0 and the 3200-meter run in 10:21.2. All three distance relay teams also placed first for the Panthers. The winning 3200-meter team of Fisher. Liceaga. Nicholi Jacobs and Josh Smith fin­ ished in 8:57.1. the 1600-me ter team of Fisher, Jason Kimbrough. Craig Wendt and Marty Blanchard finished in 3:42.7 and the 800-meter team of Chad Lenz. Ryan Dawe, Kimbrough and Travis Williams completed the race in 1:35.8. The team runs at regionals in Vicksburg. Friday night and will run for the KVA championship title, Tuesday night at Parchment. 3* Hastings boys split with Hillsdale Harper Creek in league track The Hastings boyi track team lou its first Twin Valley track meet ol the season. Tues­ day. in a triangular meet wilt Hillsdale and Harper Cicek. Hillsdale defeated the Sazons 101-69. but Hastings defeated Harper Creek 133-28 to move to 6-1 with lhe final Twin Valley meet against Battle Creek Lakeview, today (May 18) and lhe Twin Valley meet nest Wednesday at Lakeview. Hillsdale is 7-0 in th< league with Hastings holding sole possession ol second. Taking wins against Hinsdale were Mate Jarvis in lhe shot put with a throw of 45 feet. 23 inches. Tom Sorenson with a dis­ cus throw of 123 feet. 9 inches and Devan Endres winning the 400-meler dash in 52.9 In the win over Harpn Creek. Robert Wa­ ger won the long jump with a distance of 20 feet. 5.5 inches. Tom Pratt cleared 6 feet. 2 inches in the high jump and Sorenson won the pole vault with a height of 13 feet. Jarvis in the shot put with a throw of 45 feet. 2.5 inches. Sorenson with a discus throw of 123 feet. 9 inches to score in field events. Derek Chandler finished with a first in the 110-meter high hurdles at 17.1 seconds and in lhe 300-metcr intermediate hurdles al 43.3 seconds. Jacob Miller won the 100-meter dash in 12.1 seconds. Kevin Cooney woo the 800meter nm in 2:14.1 and Endres won the 200- an: 400-meter dashes in 23.4 seconds and 52.9 seconds respectively. The 800-meter relay team of Endres. Chandler. Mike Opolski and Wager placed first at 1:35.7, the 1600-meter team of Jon Olmstead. Jeremy Radvansky. Opolski and Endres placed first al 3:47.4 and the 3200meter team of Tim Rounds, Evan Winkler. Mike Wilson and Cooney was first at 9:07.6. Placing second tor Hastings against Harper Creek was Matt Womack in lhe shot put. Paul Koutz in the 110- and 300hurdles, Pratt in the long jump, Nick Lewis in lhe high jump. Matt Kirkendall in the 100 and 200 meters. Cooney In the 1600meters. Sorenson in the discus. Radvansky in lhe 400-meters, I enn Cross in the pole vault and Ryan Wi! lard in the 3200-meter run. 1 SPORTS Saxon golfers wrap up Twin Valley season The Hastings varsity golf team wrapped up the Twin Valley season with a fifth-place finish at Cedar Creek Golf Course in Battle Creek, Tuesday. Coach Ed von der Hoff said the team showed steady improvement over the season. Overall team standing in the league was Marshall finishing first, followed by Stur­ gis. Lakeview. Harper Creek. Hastings. Hillsdale, Coldwater and Albion. In the final league meet. Angie Fruin fire a 100 on the 18-hole course and Tammy Obreiter shooting a 102. Casey Anderson carded a 109, Kelly and Sarah Bellgraph both had 112s and Molly Arnold had a 129. The Lady Saxons play at Belding. Friday in regional competition. Hastings JV drop pair of games to Coldwater The Hastings junior varsity baseball team dropped a pair of 14-0 games to Coldwater. May 11. The junior Saxons dropped the opener, giving up seven unearned runs. Matt Moore took lhe loss, giving up six hits, nine walks and striking out one. Moore and Joe Lyons each had a pair of singles for Hastings. Matt Toburen and Mike Arens also chipped tn one hit. Kyle Pohja took the loss in the night cap. going four innings, giving up 10 earned runs on seven hits and eight walks. He struck out four. Darnell Day came on in relief and gave up three earned runs on four hits. Pohja and Tyler Allerding had lhe only hits for the Saxons. The team's record falls to 5-13 overall and 1-5 against Twin Valley teams and it is scheduled for a double beader at Hillsdale, today (May 28). Hastings takes Twin Valley win from Marshall diamond club After a team meeting last week to allow the Hastings varsity baseball team io go over the problems the team has been strug­ gling with, the team came out and defeated a decent Marshall team. 8-2 Tuesday. This was one of the better games we played this year." said coach Jeff Simpson. "The team had some good games last week­ end and they are playing looser and more confidently now." Dan Sherry took the win for the Saxons, "pitching a heck of a game." giving up five hits, two walks and striking out four. "He pitched a very good high school game." Simpson said. "He faced three batten in the first, three io the second, four io the third, five in fifth, four in the sixth and five in the seventh inning." Simpson said the team also solidified its defense, making just two errors, neither of which led to a Redskin run. At the plate, eight different Saxon batten had at least a hit or an RBI against Marshall pitching. Chris Miller showed the team the way with a three-run base-cleaner in the second inning to get the Saxons on the board. Sherry helped his own cause with a single and a triple. Joe Rodriguez had a pair of singles and two runs batted in and Chad Greenfield sacrificed and pulled a basesloaded walk for two RBIs. Jared Nichols also had two singles. Josh Hanford, Nick Thornton and Ryan Castelein had singles. The team is scheduled to host Hillsdale for a double header today (May 18) and play in the OK White tournament, Saturday. HHSgirls mercy Marshall, keep in race for league softball title The Hastings girls vanity softball team scared four runs in the top of the sixth in­ ning and Marshall scored one in the nottom, but it wasn't enough as the mercy rule ras invoked and the Saxons took an 11-1 win, Tuesday. The win gives Hastings a 6-1 record in the Twin Valley with five dates left, three against Twin Valley teams. Janette Jennings picked up her seventh win of the season against two losses, giving up one run on three hits, two walks and two strike outs. Hastings scored two runs in the second, four in the third, one in the fourth and four in the sixth. "11 was one of those games where we put every-hing together...great defense, great pitching and great hitting." said coach Richard Nauta. "Everyone stepped lheir game up to the next level." Sarah McKeough had a single and a triple and two nuts batted in, Jamie Lambeth crunched two singles for three RBIs, Rachel Young had a single and a double and one RBI and Melissa Schreiner had a pair of sin­ gles and two RBIs. The team is 16-6 overall and 6-1 against Twin Valley teams with a double beader here against Hillsdale today (May 18), the OK Tournament. Friday, a make-up game with Sturgis, Saturday, a game against. Harper Creek at home Tuesday and closing out the regular season at Albion in a twin bill next Thursday. DK hardballers win 5th straight "We ve turned the comer." said Delton vanity baseban coach Bruce Campbell after tte Panthers sent Kalamazoo Hackett down to Qk'feat 7-6 and 10-3 In a double header. Tuesday. The win the was DK vanity team's fifth in five outings. Kalamazoo Valley Associa­ tion leader Kalamazoo Christian fell to Del­ ton 6-5 May 11 with Ryan Vliek pitching the win. Hopkins fell in a double header 5-2 and 6­ 3 May 13. "We re focused." Campbell said "Were playing ball.” In the opening game against Hackett. Chris Farwell pitched the first 4 2/3rds in­ nings. giving up three earned runs on six hits and five walks while striking out one. Vliek came in for the save, giving up one hit and striking out two. Hackett overcame DK s 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning with five runs, adding one mrsc in the fifth. The Panthers retaliated, punching six runs across the plate in the bottom of-the fourth to take the lead and the win. Scooter Haas had three hits and a nin bai­ led in. Travis NeSmith had two hits and an RBI Brad Myers and Gary Wortz also con­ tributed RBIs Tony Hooker had a double. In game two. DK controlled the game from the second inning with four runs The Panthers added three more in both the sixth and seventh innings Hackett s came in the sixth. Vliek went lhe distance for DK. giving up one earned run on six hits two walks and striking out four. Delton had three hits from Hooker and Daniele Goto dears the bal in Monday's gave versus Caledonia. HHS soccer team falls to state-ranked Caledonia Coach Bruce Campbel! said Tony Hooker, here throwing out a runner from short slop, and Scooter Hass, are two players playing ’exceptional ball ’ NeSmith and two from Howie Shattuck. Hooker also collected up three runs batted in. Vliek walked three times. Campbell said the entire team is pulling together for the same result....winning games and said Haas and Hooker have been playing exceptional ball. The team is scheduled to host Parchment today (May 18) and Paw Pau. Tuesday The Hastings soccer team scored two quick goals off top-10 state ranked Caledonia. Monday, but the Fighting Scots fought back to score four unanswered goals and post a 4-2 win over the Saxons. The lady Saxons scored both of their goals in the first 20 minutes of the first half with Danielle Gole shooting from the left wing passed the Scot keeper II was her second of the season. Sarah Mepham crushed a bullet from in front of the net for eighth goal of the season to end the Saxon scoring The lady Scots got a goal from a ball which arced in from 30 yards out and another on a penalty kick from OK Rainbow top scorer Anne Whisner to knot the score at 2-2. Whisner scored again and another penalty kick skipped passed Hastings keeper Katie Willison for the final score of the game. The team is scheduled to play a make-up game at Calvin Christian today (May 18)r and begins district play next week. The team's record stands at 7-3-2. > �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 18, 1995 — Page 13 Hastings girls track team splits with Harper Creek, Hillsdale in league meet The Hamngi girls track leant split a tri­ angular with Harper Creek and Hillsdale. Tuesday in a Twin Valley triangular meet Hastings knocked of Harper Creek 105.5­ 34.5 but lost to Hillsdale 108-43. Taking wins In held events over Harper Creek were I-cri Maiville in the long jump, clearing 14 feet. 4 inches and Sherry Anger in tte shot put and discus with throws of 29 feet. 6 inches and 100 feet, three Inches re­ spectively Matville also won tte 400-meler dash in 1:06.9 and the 800-meler un al 2:45.6 Andrea Dreyer won tte i 10-meter hurdles at 163 seconds and Ute 300-meter hurdles al 53.4 seconds Emily Dipen won lhe 100-meter dash at 13.8 seconds and the 200-meters al 29.6 seconds. Charissa Shaw took Ute 3200-meter run at 12:39.4 and the 1600-meters al 5:40.0. Martha Gibbons also had hits. In tte win over Lakeview. Lyons had three hits with otter singles coming from Tri State Bass 90HP and under tournament returns to Hardy Dam Tri Stale Baas, along wkh K Jt E Tackle of Hastings. will return to Hardy Dam for the se­ cond of five qualifying events for the $70,000, 90HP and Under Tournament Trail on June 4. Fifty openings remain in the 150 twoperson team field, with 100 teams from four states currently registered to compete in this event for cash nd prizes totalling $10,000. The 90 HP and Under program is designed to give anglers with limited horsepower out­ boards and small to mid-size boats an oppor­ tunity io compete on an equal level, in a major league, professionally run tournament circuit with 112 percent payback. Only artificial lures may be used and every effort is made to ensure 100 percent live release of all tourna­ ment caught baas. According to Phil Smathers, Tri State Bass Tournament Director, an event of this on«mtodewiU bring in as much as $68,000 to the local economy. Many hotels, restaurants, and local tackle shops will feel the impact of this professional event. The public is cordially invited to the 3 p.m. weigh-in at Sandy Beach Park and Campground. Tri Stale’s .-najor sponsor include: Cham­ pion Boats. Met *ury Outboards. Trailmaster Custom Trailers. Ze bee o. Quantum Motorguide, Silver Thread. Wrangler Rugged Wear, Lowrance Elecrtronks, D & R Sports Center of Kalamazoo, and Century Bukk — GMC Trucks of Kalamaroo. For further information regarding this championship fishing event or the 1995 schedule. please contact: Phil Smathers, Tournament Director of Tri Stale Bas at 2081 Dragon Shores. Coldwater. Ml 49036. Telephone (517) 238-5228. entries may be taken at the ramp until the maximum field of 150 teams is filled Sports physicals at Hastings High School 53.1 seconds. Placing second against the l-ady Beavers were Sonsmith in the long Jump and 100meter dash. Eva Ctewmng tn the discus and shot put. Thomas in the 400-meters and Jamie Kirkendall in lhe 200-meters. In lhe loss lo Hillsdale. Anger won lhe discus and shot put. Shaw won the 1600and 3200-meter runs and Dreyer woo the 110-meter hurdles. The team is scheduled to at Lakeview, today (May 18) and al Lowell in the re­ gionals. Saturday. Erin Dudley. Krebs. Songer and Jones. Belson had a two-run triple Jones gave up four runs and four bits while striking out eight, none of the runs were earned Tte team registered five hits in the fust game to Coldwater and lost 24-9. Lyons had a pair of hit.. Krebs. Songer and Belson had tte others. Belson gave up 12 hits and one walk from the hill for tte loss. Jones came on in relief, pitching tte final two innings, giving up two hits, six walks and three Ks. In the nightcap, the Lady Saxons held on to an 11 -9 win. Jones had a no hitter with all the Cardi­ nals' runs coming off walks. She also had seven strike outs. Lyons had two hits and Jones belted a three-run homer and a single to pace tte team. Meany. Songer and McKeatgh also had hits in tte win. Tte team is 15-5 overall and 7-1 against Twin Valley teams with a double header al Hlllr-lale scheduled tor today (May 18). a game at Harper Creek. Tuesday and closing out the season at home May 25 against Albion in a twin bdl. have parental consent with forms being available from Pat Clement at 945-3873 or Doug Ward at 948-3641 or 948-2287. Gift certificates will be given away for each class main event. Helping sponsor lhe event is Krazy Cow ice Cream. Good Time Pizza, Gary's Hobby Shop and Terry's Tick Tock Restaurant. The West Mkhigan Radio Control Racers Club will be holding races in the east park­ ing lot of the Hastings Bowl. Saturday, be­ ginning at 11 a.m All racers and spectators are requested to park in the gravel lot cast of the bowling al­ ley Race fee is $3 for members and $6 for non-members and children under 18 must The 3200-meter team of MaiviUe. Katie Thomas. Sarah Roush and Shaw placed first at 10:42.3, the 800-meler team of Dreyer, Anne Burghdoff. Sarah McKinney and Dipcrt placed first al 1:55.4 and the 400-meter relay team of Beth Sonsntilh. Dreyer, McKinney and Di pert won with a lime of HHS JV softball team sweeps Marshall, splits with Coldwater The Hastings junior varsity softball team swept both ends of a double header with Marshall. Tuesday night, defeated Lakeview 11-1, May 9 and split a twin bill with Coldwater. May 8. In Tuesday night's game, tte Junior Sax­ ons look tte fust game 13-3 and pommeled tte junior Redskins in tte second 26-15. Amy Belson had a three-run home in tte first game, as the Saxons scored its 13 runs on Just eight hits. Bess Lyons had a single and a double In tte game. Michelle Bies, Julie Krebs. Jodi Songer. Andrea Jones and Erica West also had singles. Jones earned tte win. fanning 10 baiters, walking none and all three of tte Redskin ruts were unearned. In game two. Belsoo look tte win with seven strike outs and two walks Tte Saxons scored its 25 runs on 12 hits and a Ion of walks. Lindsey Httelkow bad three singles and Bess Lyons had two to pace tte team, while Krebs. Belson. Songer. Melissa Meany. Colleen Woods. Trisha McKeough and Radio-control racing set for Saturday participate in fall sports. Johnston said the athlete needs to bring a parent to sign a consent form. Girls will be given physicals at 6:15 p.m. and boys will be given at 7:45 p.m. Free sports physicals wc be given at Hast­ ings High School. May 25 for kids currently in eighth through 11th grades, according to athletic director Tim Johnston. Athletes need to have a physical on file to WBCH hosts Country Showdown One of the most antkipated events in local country musk is returning to this area accor­ ding to Ken Radant. general manager, of WBCH FM/AM, Hastings It's the ' True Value/Jimmy Dean Country Showdown." and talent contest designed to find the moment promising country talent in America and giv­ ing the performers a chance lo launch their professional careen. The road to stardom begins each year with area talent contests sponsored by more than 400 hundred radio stations across the country, including six Mkhigan stations. Local win­ ners advance to one of more than 40 state con­ tests where the prizes include $1,00 in cash and the opportunity to compete at one of six regional showdowns in the fall. Winners at the regional level are flow expense-paid to the national final where they compete for the Grand Prize of $50,000 and a recording con­ tract which is awarded at the televised na­ tional final. WBCH 100.1 FM. has announced that con­ testant entry blanks are now available at Hastings True Value, 111 East State Street in Hastings. Two different deadlines to enter have been established. Soto acts requiring a back-up band must enter by June 23rd, while the deadlie is extended to July 7th for self­ contained acts where a back-up band is not required. The band "Solid Ground," winner of the WBCH Country Showdown in 1994 will serve as the backup band for solo acts com­ peting this summer. Preliminary competition has been scheduled Accountant / Business Office Manager 138 bed county owned skilled nursing facility seeking applications for business office manager. Responsible for all accounting functions. Supervisory responsibility for a staff of four. Accounting degree with prior experience required. CPA or prior health care experience preferred. Excellent benefits and working conditions. Salary commen­ surate with experience. Send resume and cover letter with salary history in strict confidence to: Mr. Lynn Soarnntfeld. Ad mb In intrafor THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE for Saturday, July 22 at the Barry County Fairgrounds. Finals will br zild at Hastings Summerfest on Friday. Aug. 25. The winning act al Hastings will advance to the Stale Final which will be held at the Saginaw County Fair in September. The competition is open to vocal and/or in­ strumental performers, individuals or groups with up to seven members. A uniform judging system on all levels of the competition ensures fairness. Radant says the calibre of talent entering previous Showdowns sponsored by WBCH Crayola, Olds. Classic sponsor free Junior Clinic The Oldsmobile Classic has announced it will once again be hosting the Crayola Junior Classic on Tuesday. May 30. at 4 p m. at Walnut Hills Country Club. The Crayola Junior Clink is an annual event where children receive hands-on lessons from LPGA teaching and touring profes­ sionals. The dink is open to local youth bet­ ween the ages of 7-17. No golf experience is required Space is iimied to 160 participants, chosen on a first-come, first-served basis, so send in your reservation soon. To sign-up, drop a letter in the mail by May 22, with the name, address, phone number and age for the pankipant. One-day creden­ tials will be mailed to the participants. Send the letters to: Oldsmobile Classic Crayola Junior Clink. P.O. Box 12240. Lansing, Ml 43901. * There will be four stations including chipp­ ing, putting, full swing and a demonstration station by LPGA louring professionals. This event has been a boost for junior golf in the mid-Mkhigan area since the tournament's in­ ception in 1992. For more information call the tournament office at (517) 835-2021 has been exceptional and he is encouraging acts to enter this years "True Value/Jimmy Dean Country Showdown” as soon as possi­ ble prior to the stated deadline. Radant may be reached at (616) 945-3414 if there are any questions. SECRETARIAL OPENING Business and computer experience required. Must have good communication skills. Excellent benefits and working con­ ditions. Send resume or apply to... Barry County Commission on Aging 120 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE, HASTINGS EO£. — NOTICE — HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBUC HEARING Tuesday, May 23,1995 • 7:00 p.cn. AT IM HOM TOUmMV HAU ON M4> MM WKS 8O4D For lhe Hoc» township Zoning Bociraot Appeals to hotel □ hearing to consider the request of Ansel Kingsbury tor □ variance to vary by sixteen (to) teet from the required twenty (20) test required setback on the east side o< hu property tor o pole bam due to lhe limited amou.it of level surface tor building This property Is located on Clover date Rood in Section 20 of Hope Township. Barry Coun­ ty. McHgan n is the first drive east ol 4790 Cloverdale Rood the apptcauon. legal aesenpuon and map may be view­ ed during regular busmess hours Wednesdays 9 am to 12 noon and 1 p.m to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hal located at 5463 S Wall lake Rood on M-43. (616) 948 2464 Hope Township win provide necessary reasonable auxwary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing knpaked and audo topes of printed mderial Ewing con­ sidered at the hearing, to mdMOuoh with disobAfies at lhe hearing upon live days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Indteduals with dsabllrites requiring auxwary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by Writing or calling lhe clerk at lhe address or telephone number listed jekxr XMrtey 8. Co— • FOR SALE • House at 619 W. Main Street - MIDDLEVILLE Must be moved and area cleared, prior to August 1. 1995. Available. June 9, 1995. Sealed blds accept­ ed. Deadline, May 31,1995 at 12:00 noon. For additional Information contact. Alice Jansma, Thomapple Kellogg School 616-795-3313. Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all blds. Bidder must furnish proof of insurance and bond. 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Haircuts and Styles 2 Half-Priced Complete 09 Changes including Lube. Oil and Fitter BE READY WHEN YOUR REPRESENTATIVE CALLS AND ORDER YOUR HOMETOWN SUPER SAVER RIGHT AWAYII Richard H. Thomas. Supervisor (5/18) Bronson salutes emergency medical service providers. From rescue and care at the scene to transportation to emergency room care, EMS providers save Ines under difficult circumstances every day. That’s why May 14-20 is Emergency Medical Services Week, a rime for all of us to be thankful for the extraordinary w ork of these professionals. To EMS providers everywhere, special thanks from southwest Michigan's Level I Trauma Center. BRONSON Fmu, l-r. Kdli Palmer, Paramedic. EMD, LIFECARE Ambulance Service; Rene VanBniggc, MFR, The Upjohn Ctxnpany; Shanxi leighton. EMT. Menden Ambulincc Senxx, J<r hxlrr, MFR, The Upjohn Company. R/ar, It Man Wilkins, MD, Van Buren Count} Medical Qxttrol; Dean Gillette, Paramedic, EMD, LIFECARE Ambulance Service; Dave Newiin, EMT, �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 18, 1995 Delton truancy jail case may not be over... by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Two and a half weeks after being jailed for her daughter's truancy. Susan Halls case may not yet be over While Hall would not comment on whether she was seeking legal recourse for her jail sentence, a friend said she was en­ couraging Hall to do so. Doris Keller, a hospice volunteer who got to know Hall while driving her to cancer treatments, said she doesn't think Hall should drop the case as it stands "I don't want it to go away." Keller said. "She can't do a whole lot because she has al­ ready been in jail, but I’ve been encouraging her to file an appeal, to get it off her record, anyway." Hal! spent five days in jail, April 24-29. because of her 15-year-old daughter's atten­ dance problems in lhe De lion-Kellogg school district. Tlic girl had missed a third of the first 33 days of class last fall at the Del­ ton alternative school, but Hall had said lhe girl had medical reasons for doing so. "She's a nice kid, but she has a lot of problems," Keller said "i am not making excuses for her truancy, but she is under a lot of stress, and stress can bring on Dhysrcal illness.** Hall herself has medical problems tn the form of lung cancer, which has led Keller and others to question the judge s sentencing decision. "It was a travesty of justice." she said. "There are a lot of people behind her." A non-scientific poll last week of 333 "Voiccvote" telephone calls by the Kalamazoo Gazette showed 71 percent do not believe the punishment was "appropriate and just." "Any judge who would sentence a termi­ nally ill cancer patient to jail should be thrown off the bench." said one person, the Kalamazoo Gazette reported. Barry County District Court Judge Gary R. Holman said he was not specifically told Hal! had cancer. He said he thought the ill­ ness was a private matter and he did not want to invade Hall's privacy by asking her details. "It was alluded to. but nothing was specif­ ically said," Holman said. He did say any conditions, whether physi­ cal or mental, are taken into consideration at the time of sentencing for any crime. The law comes from the state Compulsory School Attendance Act of 1976. It is a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of 90 days and minimum mandatory sentence of two days. Hall's case is one of the first of its kind in Barry County, but it is not the last. A Shel­ byville woman pleaded guilty to a truancy charge May 1 in Barry County District Court. Opal Risner received 18 months pro­ bation and a five-day suspended jail sentence. The jail sentence will be suspended as long as she keeps her 14-year-old child in school on a regular basis. Keller said she has been looking into fil­ ing an appeal of Holman's decision to put Hall in jail. Some of the options Keller has been considering are the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Judicial Tenure Committee. "I feel more should be done about it. I feci she should file an appeal. But it is her deci­ sion.*' she said. Whether the case of Susan Hall and her daughter has had any impact on student at­ tendance is not easy to detern.ine. School administrators say it is too soo.> to tell if class attendance has risen in an effort to avoid parental jail time Barry County Intermediate School District Superintendent Thomas Mohler, who has been involved with the truancy cases of both Hall and Risner, said attendance figures will not be avcilrble until the end of lhe year. He said he only becomes involved in attendance and truancy problems when they become "flagrantly" apparent. "Il is loo soon to say." he said. Delton-Kellogg High School Vice Princi­ pal Jim I"y said be has not seen any evi­ dence that students are any more concerned about their attendance or lack thereof. "I have not’beard it talked about among the kids," he said. "But it is not a predominately high school problem. Once the kids are 16. they can't be forced to go to school." Linwood Burdick. 81, of Hastings, died after this accident Monday at the intersections of Airport and W. State Roads. Burdick turned onto State Road in front . i of the pick up driven by Scot Belka. 24, of Middleville, who could not avoid the , accident. Please see story on the last page of this week's Banner. ____________________________________________________________ •: Hastings Public School ; budget at $19.5 million by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A first draft of the lhe Hastings Area School Systems financial plan for the next academic year shows expected income of more than $19 S mi Ilion, an increase of 6.9 percent over the prevous year. However, expenditures are expected lo be $19,622,388. up 8.6 percent from the $18,067,746 of the previous year, the Board of Education was told Monday. Transferring the $1,554,642 difference be­ tween income and outgo from accounts in this year's budget keeps the financial plan in balance, said Superintendent Carl Schoessel. After review by school officials, lhe pro­ posed budget is expected to be acted on at next month's board meeting. The board Monday also named people to nil several advisory committees. They are: • Mary Brown. Stephanie Fekkes. Michael McPhiilips. Robert Meppellnk. Mischael Pitt. Beth Robb. Mary Rose, and Kathy Walters-Surrat for the Adult and Community Education Committee • Nancy Cottrell. Mary Dawson. Ed Domke, Gordon Endsley. Larry Haywood. Students get a close-up view of local government by Jam GbBbP Staff Water The goal ol "Government Day* is-aobridge the gap between government and the classroom, says Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Tom Mohler. One way the BED achieves that goal is to sponsor an annual program ot presentations by government officials lo high school students from Hastings and Delton schools. Officials from city government, county law enforcement, state law enforcement, cony government, cooperative extension, circuit court, city government. Chamber of Commerce, county economic development, news media, probatt court, townshin and the county commission all volunteered their time lo talk to students about tbeir roles in government. The presenters were Howard Penrod. Hastings City Manager: Jeff Mansfield. Deputy City Manager: Dave Shinavier. equalization mapping department: Jim Good, county agricultural agent: Dixie Stadel. Chamber of Commerce: Judge James Fisher, Circuit Court: Mary Warner. Reminder and Banner. Robert Nida. Juvenile Court; Ed Dobson. Juvenile Coon; Steve Ranant. WBCH radio; Jerry Sarver, Hastings Police Chief. Steve DeBoer. Barry County Sheriff; Jim Fleegel. Michigan Stale Police: Mary Lou Gray. Mayor of Hastings; Judy Myers. Hastings City Assessor. Shane MacNeil, assistant prosecuting attorney; Richard Thomas. Hastings Charter Township Supervisor: Emmet Herrington. Barry County Commissioner and Joe Rahn, Joint Economic Development Commission The officials also answered questions from the students Staggered programs let the students have their choice of six different presentations. During the noon break, they were also provided lunch at the Presbyterian Church. Each student was asked to evaluate the presentations they attended. The annual event is sponsored annually by the BISD as "Project Closeup Government Day." Hastings man dies in traffic accident Ken Logan. Rich>olja *^ftqS4MKR* the Vocational Education Committee. • Ellen Davis. Brenda Gibson. Marge Kesler and Sherri Willard for the Chapter I Committee. • David Arnold. Pat Cassell. Joyce Cooklin. Debra Dickinson. Emmalene Mc­ Connell. Kathy Oliver. Sherry Styf and Mary Youngs on the Talented and Gifted Committee. • Dr. James Atkinson. Peggy Boucher. Pat Cassell. Fr. Charles Fischer. Jeff Simpson. Pat Smith and Michael Spahr on lhe Family Life Educaton Committee. • Wendy Barnum, Robert Casey. Chery! Drumm. Julie Wank. Earl Cooklin. Albert \ Francik and Mary Moore on the Food Ser- .’ vices Advisory Committee. In other business Monday evening, the board: • Set Monday. June 5. at 7:30 pjn. at the S vocal music room at Hastings Middle * School for a "truth in taxation" public bear­ ing. The proposed budget also will be dis-* cussed at the hearing. • Appointed Michael Anton as elector for the Barry Intermediate School District bien­ nial election June 5. • Accepted a non-resident student for the; next academic year. • Approved re-admitting a student expelled in 1994, with the provision that any infrac-' lion of the rules by the boy will revoke the re-admissi x). • Gave final approval to one student group's trip and approval in principle lo an­ other. • Approved a list of 193 seniors for gradu­ ation on June 2 and six adults, who will graduate on June 4. • Recognized retiring staff members (see forthe June 12 annual election. • Discussed the school improvement plan, for the next three lo five years. Action on modifications in lhe plan will be taken al. next month's meeting. • Listened to Vice President Pat Endsley tell seniors that lheir behavior during the time between leaving school and actually, graduating determines if they receive X diploma. Misbehavior could result in the forfeiture of a diploma, she said. "We don't want to do that." she cautioned.. "so have fun, but make it the right kind of. fun." Barry County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer talks lo high school students in the Hastings Public Library during his Government Day presentation. He explained his department's role in county government. From state government. State Representative tor the 87th District Terry Geiger was the keynote speaker for this year's Government Day. Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Tom Mohler is in the background HISTORIC.,.continued from page model your home to me would be jusi an­ other way to jump through another hoop." Harry Adrounie declared that "another layer of bureaucracy is not needed to pre­ serve the history of Hastings." He said be lived in a historically significant home at 126 North Broadway and now has a histori­ cal marker in front saying so. Doug Ayles said. "There's no historical value to my home. I own it strictly for profit (renting it out)." He said the ordinance and commission would "put an undue burden on me. I don’t want nobody to tell me how to do it (keep the property up)." Some contended the district's boundaries are too inclusive. "The dbfria's too big." Ron Lewis said. "I can't understand why West Madison is in­ cluded." Clifford Morrison complained that "My house isn't anywhere near historic, it's just old." Jill Steele questioned the accuracy of his­ tories presented about significant homes be­ cause she learned the one about hers was in­ correct. She was told her house was built in 1875. but has learned that it actually was constructed in 1904. Calling a historic district ordinance un­ necessary. she said. "I think existing city or­ dinances have enough bite... they just need to be enforced." There were other special concerns raised. Dr. Bufford Coe. pastor of lhe First United Methodist Church, said that though his riiurch is historic, it still serves a modem society. "A church is not a museum, it’s an institu­ State, county, township and city government was covered in presentations available to Delton and Hastings High School students for Government Day Caris. (left to right) City Engineer Jeffrey Mansfield. Manager Howard Penrod. Police Chief Jerry Sarver and City Assessor Judy Myers also answered recently At the city level, Hastings officials explained their part in the running of a city. Fire Chief Roger questions tion." be said. Coe said a commission or ordinance would not allow the church to expand or re­ model to meet its future needs.. "We want it to be functional as well as beautiful... It's a landmark and a community center." he said. Robert Picking, chief executive officer of Hastings City bank, noted that one of the city's biggest headaches of late has been the lack of parking, especially since the con­ struction of the new Courts & I jw Building. He said the ability of businesses to tear down a building to build a parking lot would be restricted by a historic district. Brian Shumway said he was concerned that regulations in a historic district would 1 be too costly for some homeowners, forcing^ them out. He added that he would not be * fearful at a historic commission, rather he would feel contempt. Peg Peurach. chairwoman of the Historic District Study Committee, responded to*, some of the opposition's comments at the end of the hearing. .. She said she firmly believes in her group's * research that shows at least 50 percent sup-, post. She raid the communion would bend over backward to work with residents rattier than, be just "another layer of bureaucracy." '. Peurach raid that In moat historic districts *93 percent of applications (for certificates of appropriateness) are approved... We need lo go out of our way to wort with lhe home­ owners... We've tried to create as little extra bureaucracy as we could and still enjoy the. benefits of a historic district. It makes no sense to make it overly restrictive." Peurach said the biggest reason for estab­ lishing a district and commission would be to preserve historical homes and Hastings' heritage, strengthen lhe local economy, sta­ bilize property values and beautify the community. She said certificates of appropriateness would apply only to changes homeowners would propose to the exteriors of their homes ihst easily can be seen from the street. She added that the commission would not insist a homeowner do work lo the bouse that he or she obviously could not afford. Peurach raid the maximum penalty, up IO $5,000 In fines or up to $100 a day. would not be imposed for "misunderstandings." but for willfully breaking the law. . The study committee was appointed three' years ago by lhe mayor and council and It has done much careful work and research since, she noted. Todd Kicnzle said he lived in Allegan before he came to Hastings and Allegan has a very active histnric district. He said it has helped improve neighborhoods, increased property values and has helped with a sense" of community. Helen Cole said. "I'm all tot this." noting that some people in nice neighborhoods do not keep up properties. Pat Markle, who serves as a member of See HISTORIC, continued page IS �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 18, 1995 — Page 15 County denies zoning change in Orangeville, approves others by Elxlue GSbeH Assuianl Editor The Barry County Board of Commtaioners has denied an amendment to change zoning from agricultural, rural residential, to a dinnct that would allow mobile homes on about 10 lo IS acres o( land In Orangeville Township The County Board, with Its decision, waa following a recommendation of the Barry County Planning Commission. County Commissioners Robert Wenger and Tim Burd last week voted against denying the change for part at the township's Section 17. Other commissioners voted for lhe denial, saying the amendment didn't follow the land use plan and the township was against the change to a residential, limited size (R-LS) district Vice Chairman Lew New man said the township's land use plan is "more than adequate for trailers. ~ The township has about 200 acres zoned R-LS. estimated Planning and Zoning Director James McManus. In fact, Orangeville is the only township that has an R-LS zoning district al this time, be said. A lot at existing 'traiien" are grandfathered in io districts that are not In R-LS. be said. McManus added dial he knew of about 55 vacant building sites tha could be creased for mobile homes under the eaistlng subdivision control act. The zoning change request had been made by Lawrence Drewyor to allow bis darghter and son-in-law lo continue to live in a single-wide mobile home on property where be lives and make the mobile home legal there. Property directly south ol tha area is already zoned R-LS. but the township wants tha hatted back to agricultural, residential. The Drewyor trailer has been on the property in violalion of the zoning ordinance for three or four yean. McManus said. Orangeville Township Supervisor Boyce Miller and Trustee Fred Lewis said at a public hearing m March that the township has been working on a proposed master zoomg plan tha didn't include the proposed rezorung by Drewyor. Miller and Lewis said they want to delete the R-LS zoning of Truman Boran's property, which is south of Drewyor's property, and return It to agricultural, rural residential. Drewyor's property was rezooed from rural and residential convenience commercial district lo agricultural, rural residential several years ago. He wants the R-LS. residential, low to medium density, single family, limited size (minimum 720 square feet) zoning Drewyor's son. Larry, and Dean Berends. owner of the property asked to be rezoned. spoke at lhe March public hearing In favor of the rezonlng. A letter in opposition to the zoning change was read from an attorney for Don Frank, a neighbor. The Planning Commission recalled lhe poor record In the past of lhe Drewyors living up lo promt.-es and regulations and voted lo recommend a denial of lhe request Another proposed zoning ordinance amendment in Orangeville Township was approved, by a 4-3 vole to provide for a change in the original Lynden lohncock plat and Plat No. 1 from medium density single family residential lake district and rural and residential convenience commercial district to low density single family residential lake district. The Jobncock plat is in Section 6 of Orangeville Township. The affected area of the zoning change includes a small area along the south side of the plats. There are 172 parcels of land, with mostly residential homes and about 19 mobile homes in lhe area to be changed McManus said the change has been ' recommended for approval by the Planning Commissioo because it follows the land use plan. It's a lake district area This is an area where the Gun Lake sewer serves, which means that you don't need to have land space available for a drain field or septic system as long as you have enough building space...There are only a few single-wide nubile homes remaining (in that area).* When the Planning Commission held a March public hearing on lhe change, it was told ihst lhe Gunllo Association had given the township a petition with 114 signatures of citizens requesting the change. Miller and Lewis told the Planning Commission that the change would be a long overdue upgrade of the area. Voting against that zoning change at the County Board meeting were Commissioners Burd. Emmet Herrington and Wenger. Newman abstained because be lives in the subdivision. Earlier In the meeting. Burd said he was concerned that "Somebody could see that there's a potential conflict of interest here because Lew (Newman) lives here...! think somebody could make a strong case for that if they wanted to because you (Lew) wen. Plat and several homes. It's a residential district. Presently in the AR zoning somebody could place a rather extensive cow or chicken farm, bog farm right across the street from these homes and right across the street fre-n the (Gun) lake. That would create a tremendous amount of nuisance * Orangeville Township Clerk Darlene Harper and Dale NulL at lhe March hearing. HISTORIC...continued from page 14 the study committee, said. *We felt our goal was to enhance and enrich the community we love.* She added that the committee re­ searched other sttmiv communities and found dial just about all of them were happy with their districts. Tammy Pennington said she's not fond of extra bureaucracy in her position as director of the Barry County Commission on Aging. Yet me t solidly behind the historic district Tve read the ordinance and I know what's contained.* she said. 'Historical preservatioo doesn't happen by accident. Il lakes proactive planning.' Renee Fletcher, who said she chose to live in one cf the historical homes when she came lo Hastings, commented. "1 don't be­ lieve there is anyhing wrong tn drawing a line In lhe sand to say these buildings are ImporitsM.* Bruce Reges said be can understand lhe fears of some homeowners, but also sees the value in preserving historic homes. He said. 'You usually don't lose with a historic tbstrirt. you usually gain.* He suggested making Green street a culde-sac lo get the large volume of traffic off that street. Eileen Oehler said she's seen historic homes in other communities and believes Hastings and Green Street boles up well. But she said she doesn't want lo lose it She urged opponents of the di stnet to talk lo people in communities that have such districts Ann Devroy raic it needs to pointed out that some bouses In the proposed district are "a little less than loved.* a comment that brought Lyons' ire later in the bearing. He said the phrase smacks of elitism. Devroy said a community like Hastings will be under a lol of growth pressure in lhe next 10 lo 20 years and she didn't want lo see the community lose a slice of history in tbe process. One woman said that though rules and regulations are though of as bad things, they protect the public from individual abuses. Fra example, she said regulations can slop a landfill owner from tripling the size of his operation to take in waste from other areas and cm halt development of a mall next door lo a homeowner. Two "outsiders' also spoke at the hearing. One was David Johnson from Waterford Township in Oakland County, secretary of the US Land Patent Asaociation. be said that land given io property owners before Michigan became a state should never be allowed to be taken away from tbe home­ owner's heirs or whomever be or she sells to Jack Hoffman, an attorney from Grand Rapids, stressed that the U.S. Supreme Coral and all 50 states have upheld tbe legal validity of historic districts and commissions. He criticized tbe "rampant emphasis on self rather than our neighbors *It's not helpful to suggest that people have no obligation to lheir communities, that they have no obligation to obey local boards,* be added. It's easy to create horror stories of science Oction in the future. I urge you (the council) not to be persuaded by horror stories, but lo give it a chance.* Peurach concluded the evening by saying that historic districts have been in existence in Michigan for 25 years and they now are in 54 places around the slate. "The simple reason Is that historic districts wort," she said. said they wanted lheir properties to remain "AR." and Harper said she didn't object to having just Hager's property rezooed. His property adjoins hen on the east side. Farming can continue In mat area, but lhe types of new buildings would be slightly limited in size. “Any existing use that's going on right now can continue for as long as they want lo." McManus said. Six text changes in lhe zoning ordinance received unanimous approval from the County Board. Those changes include: * Allowing larger signs for businesses. Involved at one lime with the Gunllo Association." Newman disagreed about the conflict of interest, saying it was 114 people in the homeowner's association who requested lhe change and that he had planned to abstain from voting when lhe matter came before lhe County Board. Burd suggested that the proposed amendment change be sent back to the llanning and Zoning Board for another hearing and another vote. McManus said be didn't believe there would be a conflict of interest for the County Board and that Newman could always abstain. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said that even though Newman, a member of lhe Planning Commission, voted to recommend lhe change to the County Board, as long as Newman abstained from voting al the County Board meeting there should not be a conflict of interest. "I appreciate Tim's comment on it because we're in the business where people are second guessing what we're doing all the lime...that's why I've said over and over I really think we need legal coctuel at our meetings and al lhe Planning Commission meetings.' said Commissioner Linda Watson. *1 thought we were going to have the prosecutor here to advise us on this.* added Commissinner Sandy James. *h (the zoning proposal) is probably a gray area from my understanding. I appreciate Mr. Newman voluntarily saying he would abstain and I see no problem In moving ahead.* In another matter, by a 6-2 vote, with commissioners Rod Goebel and James dissenting, the County Board OK'd re-zoning portions of Sections 8 and 9 In Orangeville Township from agriculluraL rural residential to single family residential. The area rezoned is from Fawn Lake Drive to Marsh Road to a depth of approximately 1320 feet from Wildwood Road south to the 1/4 section line About 45 platted lots, a large farm and some smaller parcels are involved. — Miller and Lewis expjdberl at a March • Adding the words governmental buildings, museums, libraries or other similar buildings to Sec. 6.7, pertaining to rural and residential convenience commercial districts. Under the current ordinance, these types of buildings are not permitted uses in that district and would require special use permits. "J think this is a good amendment. I think it's a well thought out amendment, too." said Herrington. "It wasn't something on the spur of the moment." All the zoning changes approved by the County Board are being forwarded to the Michigan Department of Commerce and arc expected to become effective in about 40 days. enlarging lhe maximum sign surface area from 32 lo 48 square feel. • Eliminating sections 4.30 and 4.31 pertaining to short-term gatherings and special events, except family reunions. McManus said those sections arc unenforceable rules • Changing the height of a detached accessory building from 12 lo 15 feet from grade level lo peak or one story, whichever is less. Many motor homes and recreational vehicles need lhe additional height. McManus said. • Altering the size of a detached accessory building from 768 square feet to 1,024 square feel (a standard 32- by 32-foot garage kit). ‘Poppy Days’ are set for May 18-20 Irene Cutcholl. 1995 chairwoman, Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Aux­ iliary Unit No. 45, and Zoe Conrad prepare for Poppy Days Moy 18, 19 ond 20. The Legion ond Auxiliary will sell them and proceeds will be used to help disabled vets. FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY! public meeting that pvt « that rezoning was requested by property owner Dave Ha;-r at a township meeting, and the township's Advisory Zoning Committee "fell this consented to the township's master zoning plan.* ■This is an area that, in my estimation, is a good candidate for rezoning.' McManus said, "because on lhe other side of Wildwood Road is the Wildwood Plat, lhe Elmwood CHILDREN’S SALE 25% OFF •TEAM SPORTS APPAREL •AU DRESSES •AU ACCESSORIES 30% OFF • ALL KIDS'NOVELTY’TEES • ALL KIDS'SLEEPWARE • ALL COORDWATES 25-30% OFF • INFANTS'4 TODDLERS' SLEEPWEAR 4 UNDERWEAR •ALL GIRLS'ROMPERS LAST 2 DAYS! 25% OFF SAVE ON DAYS ONIY ALL JUNIOR ROMPERS, NOVELTY TEES, SHORTFALLS and NATIONAL BRAND COLLECTIONS FOR JUNIORS Right now, Hastings City Bank is offering auto loans on late model cars at the remarkably low rate of 9.90% APR. 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Your prayers and support have helped us through this difficult time. Thanks so much for the memorial dona­ tions, food, flowers, and cards of symphathy. Special thanks for the loving care given io Mom by all the Hospice staff. Special thanks to Chaplain Mary Hemtzkili for the somfortmg words. To all of our friends and family, we appreciated your love and support. The Family of Dorothy Jenney CARD OF THANKS We would like to express our thanks to our many friends and relatives who shared in the loss of our husband, father, and grand fathrr The prayers, visits, flowers, cards, and food was greatly appreciated, also lhe many gifts given in his memory. A special thanks to Pastor Lambright, Dr. Hershberg. Pennock staff. Lakewood Ambulance, and Gary A Roger at Koop’s Chapel for the kind services. Also, to lhe ladies of the Lake Odessa Grace Brethern Church for the lovely luncheon served. All of you have helped to make our difficult time a little easier. 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Reply to Ad 8374 % J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188, Hatt­ ies. Ml 49058._____________ LOCAL DELIVERY DRIV­ ER NEEDED! Part-time or Full-time temporary to help make local deliveries for the Hometown Super Saver. Earn up lo $70 per day! Must know area well. Must have own license, vehicle, and insurance. For more information call Robin at 1-800-786-2987. fies against the others involved. Russell Drake pleaded guilty to six charges stemming from the January 1994 break-in of a car wash in Yankee Springs Township. Those charges were receiving and concealing stolen property less than S100. receiving and concealing stolen properly in excess of $100. larceny over $100. illegal entry into a building, malicious destruction of a building under $100. and breaking and entering of a coin box. As pan of the plea bargain arrangement with prosecutors. Drake will testify against Carl Foster. Sr.. Arie Foster and James Timm, all of whom allegedly participated in the car wash break-in with him. Two addi­ tional charges of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny and malicious destruction of a building over $100 will be dropped under the agreement. A July 27 sentencing date was set • A Battle Creek man stood mute to charges of rape. Steven R. Clark. 34. is charged with three counts of CSC in the first degree, which in­ volves sexuai penetration. and one count of attempted first-degree CSC. The first three charges carry possible sentences of life im­ prisonment. while the latter charge has a maximum of five years in prison. The charges involve girls ages 13 and un­ der. The incidents allegedly occurred between 1989 and Novemoer 1994 in Barry County. A May 25 pretrial date has been set • A 3*-year-old Kalamazoo man charged with drunken driving pleaded guilty to re­ duced charges at his arraignment. Duncan A. Wallac • had been charged with two misdemeanor counts of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL) and one felony count for OUIU third offense. He pleaded guilty to one count of misdemeanor OUIL. and in exchange for that plea the prosecutor s office will drop the other mis­ demeanor OUIL and third offense charges. He faces 90 days in Jail, a fine between $100 and $500. and license suspension for up to two years. Wallace was stopped Feb. 25 while driv­ ing in Jonhstown Township with a .28 blood alcohol level. The legal limit is .10. Sentencing has been set for May 31. • A June 26 trial dale was set for David T. Ixpak of Hastings . who is accused of break­ ing and entering. June 15 was chosen as the date for a final pretrial. Lepak is charged with four offenses: two counts of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny, entry without breaking with intent to commit larceny, and for being a habitual offender, second offense. The first two charges carry a possible 10­ year prison sentence, while the entry without breaking charge carries a sentence of five years and a $2,500 fine. The habitual offender charge could raise lhe sentences by one and a half times. • The prosecutor’s attempts to consolidate two cases against a 19-ycar-old Plainwell man were denied. Chief assistant prosecutor Gordon Shane NcNeill moved to consolidate the charges against Nathaniel J. Pallett into one trial He is charged with resisting and obstructing an officer and obstructing justice. Pallet! s attorneys said the cases were not similar enough to b- consolidated because one charge reflect assaultive behavior, while the other does «. Judge Fisher agreed and set two separate trial dates. May 22 is the date for the resisting and obstructing charge, while June 12 is the date for lhe obstructing justice charge. • A Rainwell man was sentenced to 36 months probation and 12 months in jail on drug charges. Charges of carrying a concealed weapon and being a habitual offender were dropped in exchange for a guilty plea on the manufac­ turing and/or delivering marijuana charge from Richard E Cheeseman. 24. He said he feels bad he was involved in the incident and wants to seek treatment for his drug problem. Checseman will be eligible for work re­ lease and community service. • After not reporting to his parole officer for more than one year, a Battle Creek man was sentenced to jail time and continued probation for an incident that occurred sev­ eral yean ago. Eric Allen Crane. 23. was sentenced to 163 days in jail, with credit for 128 days al­ ready served. Judge Fisher also extended Crane's probation through Dec. 11. Besides not reporting to his probation officer. Crane has not paid related fines and costs for more than three years. Fisher noted Crane is employed, and said he would like him to continue working Therefore. Crane will be able to serve is Jail sentence on the weekends "I will give you one last chance, with em­ phasis on the word chance." said Fisher. The parole violations stem from an earlier conviction for breaking and entering an oc­ cupied dwelling. • A Dowling man charged with third-de­ gree CSC pleaded no contest to a lesser charge. Perry R. Hardin. 30. pleaded no contest to attempted CSC in the third degree, which carries a maximum possible sentence of five years in prison. As pan of the plea agree­ ment with the Barry County Prosecutor s of­ fice, the original charge will be dropped The agreement recommends sentencing under the guidelines Hardin was accused of sexually assaulting an incapacitated woman by digitally penetrating her in December Judge Fisher took the plea under advise­ ment until he can read reports on the case. "1 don't know if I will follow the prosecutor*! recommendations," said Fisher, and said if he does not agree with the prosecutor's recommendations, Hardin would have the right to withdraw his plea. A June 2 date was set for sentencing. - Prairieville Schooner owner charged with burning of bar by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A Battle Creek man was arrested last Thursday on federal charges that he burned down the Prairie Schooner bar in Prairieville Township more than a year ago. Timothy Gibbs, owner of the bar, was ar­ rested for arson at his home by Prairieville Township police and Federal Bureau of Al­ cohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) agents the afternoon of May 11. He was arrested without incident. Prairieville Township Police Chief Charles Frary said the arrest caute after a fed­ eral grand jury handed down a indictment of Gibbs. He was kxlged in the Kent County­ Jail without bond after his arrest. An arraignment and bond hearing was held Tuesday afternoon in federal court in Grand Rapids He was released on a $20,000 unse­ cured appearance bond, which means be did not put up any money for his release, but he forfeits the money if he fails to appear at any court proceedings. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in a federal prison. Gibbs is tbe only suspect in the case. Frary said. The Prairie Schooner allegedly was to un­ dergo bank foreclosure the day of the fire, he said. The bar burned to the ground on New Year s Eve 1993. Original estimates tagged the loss between $150,000 and $200,000. Eight fire departments were called out to bring the blaze under control. Delton. Or­ angeville, Gun Plains, Johnstown, Hastings, Pine Lake and Richland Fire Departments all responded to lhe call, which came at 2:44 a.m. He said police agencies were prepared to arrest Gibbs on arson charges several months after the fire, but federal grand jury investigations delayed his arrest until now. Frary said the burned building was torn down a few months ago for liability reasons. Tbe ATF became involved Id the case be­ cause alcohol was soid at the bar. Frary said he had a choice between pressing state or federal charges, and chose lhe federal route when the ATF agreed to help because of the size of the Prairieville Township Police De­ partment. Hastings man killed in two-car accident by Karen Maneb Staff Writer An 81-ycar-oid Hasting, man was killed and bis wife was seriously injured Monday morning after be missed a slop sign at Airport Road and collided wilb an oncoming pickup truck. Linwood Burdick was pronounced dead at Pennock Hospital in Hastings after be failed to obey a slop sign a the Intersection of Airport and West Stae roads and his car was struck by s pickup. The driver of the pickup, 24-year-old Sco< Belka of Middleville, was treated a Pennock Hospital and released. May Burdick. 72. Linwood Burdick s wife and a passenger in bis car, was listed in critical coodilton al Pennock Hospital, where she remains in the intensive care unit. Michigan Stae Police from the Hastings Post Investlgalng tbe accident believe Burdick either faded to see the stop sign or failed lo yield slier stopping. He turned into lhe pah of Belka, who was wea bound on Wes Stae Road. Belka did not have lime lo stop and struck lhe front driver's side of Burdick's c*. -31 Driver rolls car after short police chase A 24-ycar-old Richland man rolled his car last Saturday night after turning off bis headlights in an alleged effort to elude police. Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik said the man, whose name is being withheld pending arraignment, was caught speeding by a stationary police car with radar at the intersection of M-43 and Hickory Road. The driver turned off his headlights as the police officer started to turn his car around for pursuit. Kik said. "At that point it technically becomes fleeing and eluding.“ Kik said. Tbe driver, who was southbound on M-43, turned east in to Sheffield Road and police lost sight of him. The driver, who still had his lights off, slid on tbe gravel at a T intersection and roiled his car. He was treated for minor injuries at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo and released. Kik said the driver faces tickets for speeding, improper plates and no insurance, as well as possible charges of operating a motor vehicle under tbe influence of liquor (OUIL) and fleeing and eluding. Man cited for failing to report accident A Battle Creek man was cited for failing to report a car accident after be drove his car into a residential yard and left the scene. Alvin Brandt. 40, was north bound on North Avenue at the intersection with Case Road in Assyria Township when he crossed Case and drove into the front yard at 13077 North Ave. Tbe car uprooted one tree and hit another before leaving the scene, said Barry County Sheriffs Department officials. Brandi was cited for failing to report a property damage accident. Three injured in Hastings accident Three teens were injured last Thursday when a car turned left in front of the car they were riding in. Edmund S. Danielwicz, 65. of Hastings, was cited for failure to yield in a left turn. He was northbound on Powell east of the Hastings city limits and attempted to turn left onto Boulder. He turned in front of a car driven by Steven L. Haight. 20. of Middleville. Haight was unable to stop in time and hit Danielwicz. Passengers in Haight s car, 17-year-old Daniel German and 14-year-old Dawn German, both of Middleville, were tcated and released at Pennock Hospital. Daniel German was not wearing a seat belt. Family hurt in two-car crash in Freeport Three members of a family, including two children, were injured when a teen drove through a yield sign and struck their car. Michael Laprairie. 36, and his children Jacob, 7, and Jessica. 8, were transported to Pennock Hospital Fnday after their car was struck by Glen Hess. 19. of Freeport. He and his passenger. Jason Turner, 15, also were injured and taken to Pennock. All were treated and released. Hess drove through a yield sign at the intersection of Broadway and Freeport roads, striking Laprairic's car. said officials at the Michigan State Police, Hastings Post. Both cars spun counterclockwise and came to rest in ditches. Hess was cited for careless driving. House burglarized while residents away Weapons and ammunition were taken from a home in Nashville while its residents were in Arizona on vacation. The residence was burglarized sometime between March 15 and April 17. while tbe family was away. Guns, ammunition and knives were taken from the house, as well as a sum of money. Troopers with the Michigan State Police, Hastings Post, said several shotguns, a carbine rifle, two knives, ammunition and $295 in cash were taken from the home. Evidence at the house leads investigators to believe burglars gained entry to the house by force. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-05-25.pdf b3be133d530b3d301c31fe06885c54a7 PDF Text Text Historic district decision date set Local Felpausch has new director See Page 3 Delton girls shine in track See Page 2 See Page 12 ‘-'30/99 'lest«"9s Pia,, .., S. rjjT cu#r*-. 121 r, C‘J Hastings VOLUME 141, NO 15 THURSDAY. MAY 25. 1995 PRICE 25* County budget ax falls Harvest Festival canceled for *95 by Elaine Gilbert Assisl/ml Editor The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers look out Its budget cutting scissors Tuesday and snipped off about 560.000 in expenses by restructuring two departments. Pruned from the budget are two positions at the County Animal Shelter. Including manager Al McCrumb's post and a reduc­ tion in pay for the emergency management director. McCnimb could not be reached for com­ ment. He was on a fishing trip in Canada when the board decided to eliminate his job and did not know In advance of the impend­ ing termination Two commissi oners opposed the way the cuts were made, calling them piecemeal ad­ ministration and slaughtering. One suggested cutting commissioners' pay first. The purpose of the restructuring. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said, is "to give the citizens of the county the best »e can and be fiscally responsible for the dollars •re're spending.' Along with MeCntmb’s 20-bour [W sreek job. the County Board voted to eliminate one control officer at the shelter. The change will lake place immediately, sard Commis­ sioner Rod Goebel, the County Board's Fi­ nance Committee chairman. With the budget tightening in the animal shelter comes a major shift in supervision al the shelter. The board designated County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer to handle supervi­ sory responsibility. McCrumb. retired from the State Police, had been the part-time manager and chief animal control officer of the shelter for two years. His current salary and fringes total about 519.700 annually Emergency Management Director John Hislop is the Ihird victim of budgetary bell tightening. His position has been reduced to minimal hours with a set wage of $100 per week with no benefits. His current salary and fringes are about $43,000 annually. The state has paid a portion of his salary. The savings to the county will be in ex­ See BUDGET, continued page 2 Members of the Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 of the American Legion are shown here leading the 1994 Memorial Day services at Riverside Cemetery In Hastings. The annual observances will be held Monday, starting at 11 a.m. Area communities to mark Memorial Day Memorial Day is next Monday, and several communities will be honoring those brave men and women who offered their services dunng wartime Many fetttvixku arc fo< six; day of remembrance. and the young and old alike arc encouraged io join. •HASTINGS: The Memorial Day parade, led by American legion Post No. 45. will begin begin at the Felpaush parting lot at 11 a-m. Monday. The parade route continues from there to the court house, where a 21-<r n salute will precede the laying of the wreaths on the Vietnam and Korea ;nonuments. The parade then will corz^nue to Tyden Park, where one wreath will be placed on the Civil War monument and another will be thrown into the river to honor seamen lost in battle. The parade will end in the Riverside Cemetery with a memorial service and a guest speaker. •HICKORY CORNERS: The Hickory Comers Fire Club again will sponsor the Memorial Day Parade, which begins at 10 a.m. Monday at the West Village limits at Cadwalder Park and proceed to the village cemetery, where memorial services will be conducted by the American Legion Post No 454. A bake sale and refreshments also will be available. Anyone who wants to participate may call Richard Barnum at 671-5262. • LAKE ODESSA: A parade will begin at t!k village park at noun Monday, and will follow a route to the north ens of town. The Lakewood High School marching band will perform a musical selection. •MIDDLEVILLE. Ceremonies will begin at 10:15 a.m. with a parade starting at Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. The parade will follow a route to the Mount Hope Cemeiery. stopping at the bridge to drop a wreath in the river to remember veterans who served on the waters. A tribute and dedication to veterans will be held at the cemetery, incorporating the new Armed Forces Memorial on Sheridan Street for the first time. A cannon salute will be performed by members of the 1st Michigan Battery A light artillery. • NASHVILLE: A parade will begin at 11 am. Monday at the bridge north of town. Pennock’s original plan to be considered by Devid T. Young •nwre Win be m> Hxnrax Faitral thi. yea. m Nubvaie Mary Ohter. who Ms been aJrw tn or*MS»< the lenanl ewnt. winch wax naoraaaart five yens age. <aM no ewe thened <* tor an orpamiotwi netting ike bad planned leal week. She Mid die teaiival will not happen bcestne of a lack of community rapport and iotereci The festival. ntailHy w Aapaeat. waaa fixture far nxvy years at NashviUe. but waa dncom mutt anil k made a com­ eback n 1990. U Ina been teld «1 con­ junct 10a with a Maexletoadera' Rendezvous. Veterans’ memorial wM be dedfcated A veteran*’ tsemorial at the Mt. Hope Cemetery m Middleville wilt be formal­ ly dedicated during Memorial Day ooservunces mohuxj , aaay xv. The memorial was prompted by fixing op the mocament at Mt. Hope Onwcrry dedicated to World War 1 veterans. A soldier’s helmet from a veteran in the first world war was replaced with the hrip of the Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 of the American Legion That’s when local officials thought it ■ifbt be a good idea to have a memorial recopuziag all of fame who served in the mdaary. The monamrta is m the new pan of faecxsnrtery.saieeateacircteofansbad atoae. A walkway leads up to a. Coat of the project, done by the Lowell Craakr Company. was about Jll.noo It wffl be funded in pan by a bequest from the estate of Ema J. Bovee Buutere. Not afraid of the big bad wolf Additional NEWS BREFS Appear on Page 2 ‘Hero’ Josh Allerding stomps all over Big Bad Wolf Josh Lewis as Granny (Christina Gutheridge) watches during the Hastings High School theatre class spring production of ’Little Red Riding Hood’ for second-- and third-graders in the Hastings school district, one of three ’Frumpled Fairy Tales ‘ and continue to the cemetery. A veterans' service will be held at the cemeiery. • WOODLAND: Ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. in the Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. The Lakewood marching band will perform foiitlcal Ulcctlofis. Special speakers will be the Rev. Carl Litchfield and Harold Stannard. In case of rain, the event will be held in the Lakewood United Methodist Church. • SUNFIELD: A Memorial Day service, sponsored by the Daughters of Union Veterans Tent 30, will be Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Sunfield Cemeiery on St. Joe Highway. An open house will follow at the Sunfield GAR Hall in downtown Sunfield •CLARKSVILLE: The parade and memorial service will be held Monday, starling at 8:45 a.m. The day’s events start at the Clarksville Wesleyan Church, and cemetery services will follow al 9:15 a.m. In case of rain, the event will be held at the Clarksville Bible Church. Editor The Hastings Planning Commission will consider Pennock Hospital’s original pro­ posal for a planned unit development when it meets June 5. Commission Vice Chairman V. Hany Adrounie says be hopes the group will be able to make a recommendation one way or another at the regularly scheduled meeting. Pennock's original proposal for a planned unit development (PUD) is for the hospital's professional office building to be expanded to accommodate more room for mental health services and a larger fitness center, for demolishing homes across Green Street to make way for a parking lot and for con­ structing a day care center on Walnut Street to the south. Pennock officials have said that tn order to expand at the site adjacent to the hospital, more parking spaces would be required, so a parking lot across the street would be neces­ sary. They have added that the Learn 'N Play Child Care Center, now located on North Broadway, must be moved because it only rents the building and it is located next to a landfill. The proposal has been met with a great deal of opposition from neighboring resi­ dents. At one time recently, there was talk of an alternative plan to place the day care center in a different spot than in its original pro­ posal. but Pennock Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton said that it "was just a thought It probably won't work out" At one time referred to as a compromise plan, the idea was to place the day care cen­ ter at the site of the old Tredinnick House at 942 W. Green St. and move the historic house to a spot the southwest on what is called the McNair right of way. Hamilton said that the compromise plan wouki have been more expensive and appar­ ently it wasn't well received by neighboring residents. Leonard and Lois Spyker, speaking for a larger group of residents, said the compro­ mise plan didn't alleviate their fears of en­ croachment on the neighborhood. The compromise first was proposed to them, they said, after the Hastings Planning Commission's May 1 meeting. The proposal was further outlined by Mayor Mary Lou Gray at a special Planning Commission meeting May IL A public hearing on Pennock's project was held April 17. at which residents expressed fears of commercial enterprises encroaching on a residential neighborhood of historical significance. Some people said they were alarmed that Pennock had bought some houses in the area for the express purpose of destroying them to make way for the parking lot. Lois Spyker stressed that residents aren't opposed to Pennock trying to meet its future needs. "The hospital is not the issue." she said. "Zoning is the issue." Much of the opposition has been to the lo­ cation of the day care center on Walnut Street, just to the south of Green. Opponents said Walnut is just a small cul de sac and could not handle the added traffic. With that in mind. Gray and City Manager Howard Penrod worked with Hamilton on offering a compromise plan to move the day care center to the current location of the Tredinnick House, which then would be moved to a spot on what is known as the McNair right of way. making the day care center, they said, less intrusive on the neighborhood. But residents said the biggest problem of all is encroaching on any property on the south side of Green Street, which is where the Tredinnick House is now. "If you come across Green (to the south See PENNOCK, continued page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 25. 1995 Financial report for sheriff, jail is looking good Brian Wright Diane Meyer Bob Q'Connell Dave Meyer Felpausch to have new Hastings store director The transfer or promotion of four store di­ rectors in Hastings. Charlotte and Battle Creek has been announced by Felpausch. Bob O'Connell, director sat the Urbandale Felpausch. has been named director at the Hastings store, replacing Diane Meyer, who will take over at the Charlotte store. Brian Wright, former assistant store man­ ager in Hastings, has been promoted to sure director M Urbandale, replacing O'Connell Also. Dave Meyer, formerly the head of the Charlotte Felpausch. has been named di­ rector of the Felpausch at Rennfield. replac­ ing Bill Drumm, who has joined the compa­ ny's support office team in Hastings. O'Connell has 24 years of the service with the food company. He was store director al the Delton Felpausch for 12 years before he took over at Urbandale. He lives at Wall l-akc near Delton and says he looks forward to becoming involved with the Hastings community. Diane Meyer is a Felpausch veteran of 23 years She also has served as general mer­ chandise manager and assistant manager She has served on many Hastings area organiza­ tions. including the Barry County YMCA Board, the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce and Rotary. Wright has worked for Felpausch for 15 years in eight different stores. He was meat manager and assistant manager at one of the stores in Indiana and most recently was oper­ ations manager and perishable team leader in the Hastings store. He and his wife. Debbie, live in Battle Creek, where he is a member of the Ex­ change Club. Dave Meyer started with Felpausch in September 1975 and served as meat manager at the Pennficld store. He is involved with Charlotte community organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce. Rotary and the March of Dimes. The Sheriffs Department and Jail at this point in time are 3 1/2 to 4 percent under their budgets. Barry County Board Chairman JimAailey jgtyl commissioners this week. The Sheriffs Department is actually S22.OOO under its budget, he raid "We’re only halfway through the year...the mean depMtmeni is looking good," Bailey said. In other business, the board: • Authorized repair for a Cooperative Extension Service vehicle at a cost not to exceed $1300. • Agreed to allow Barry County Courthouse Employee's Association members to pay for improved retirement benefits for themselves. The employees will be responsible for the .51 percent contribution rate through the Michigan Municipal Employees* Retirement System. • Opened nominations to the County Planning Commission, nominating former commissioner Mark Doster. Carieen Shuster and Russ Yarger. Appointment win be made at a future meeting. Barry OKs job training pact with two other counties A new. restructured agreement for (he adnUnlMralron of job training and work force development In the Barry. Branch and Cal­ houn counties has been approved by the Barry Board at Commlaaionen to keep job funds coming into the counties. Barry Commisasoners Tuesday ratified the agreement. Branch and Calhoun had previ­ ously approved the pact. The agreement is supposed to be more re­ sponsive to the needs of the private sector and geared to reduce the liability of the coun­ ties. The Issue of how to handle job training programs recently jumped to a priority mat­ ter after the Calhoun County Board of Commissiooers decided earlier this year to withdraw June 30 from the Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium that served the three counties Calhoun said it wanted io improve the organizational struc­ ture and Barry and Branch agreed. Barry Commissioner Emmet Herringfcm and Robert Wenger have been working with the other counties and Calhoun County a at- News Briefs Two-Cylinder Expo will be Aug. 5-6 The Michigan Two-Cylmdcr Expo will be held Aug. 5 and 6 al the Expo Cetter on the Barry County Fairgrounds. The show will feature antique John Deere tractors and equipment An added attraction this year will be a 50-foot booth craft show and a “make it and take it" for adults and children. Student art work set for May 26-29 Art w>xk created by kindergarten through I2th-grade students will be featured in a three-day show May 26-29 at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park. Hastings. The show. sponsored by the Thornap­ ple Arts Council of Barry County, will be open to the public from I to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday. There will be no admission charge. The Arts Councils plans to hang as much student art work as possible, ac­ cording to President Kathy Crane. Selected work for the show is juried by the Arts Council and ribbons are award­ ed to the top artists. Variety of music set at Showcase Bluegrass, country and gospel music will be performed by Counterpoint, the Singing Strings and Jerry Ball at the Musicians Showcase, sun i ng at 6:30 tonight it Arby's Restaurant in Hastings Counterpoint is a five-member group that emphasizes bluegrass, but also plays folk, blues and swing tunes. They have played at the Hastings Summerfest, the Discovery Theatre and the East Lansing Art Fair. One of its members is Hastings native Catherine Ellis. The Singing Strings has members of Middleville and Grand Rapids The five members have played al Festival in Grand Rapids, the Hastings Summerfest and the Barry County Fair Jerry Ball is a singer and songwriter, guitarist and humorist He blends tradi­ tional songs with his own compositions Seating al the Showcsasc is on a firstcome. first-served basis , tomeys since late January to draft a new agreement with some help from Barry Prose­ cutor Dale Crowley. Herrington said the new agreement pro­ vides for an organizational and functional structure that is in harmony with the law and implementing regulations, has built in management controls and evaluation factors. An annual audit process also is included. Barry Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley said he thought the overall concept and in­ tent of the new agreement is "very good." He said the state also looks favorably on the direction the three counties are going. Crowley said there arc some technical changes that could be made in the document to "make things better." County commissioner* representing the three participating counties are at the top of the command of the restructured organization as the CEO Policy Board and would have fi­ nal approval of all job training plans, but would not be micro managers. Herrington said. They also will approve and appoint members to the Private industry Council and Summer readers to ‘join a circus’ The Hastings Public Library's sum­ mer reading program thi* year will focus on clowns and the circus. “Books under the Big Top" will begin Monday. June 5. with prizes, weekly programs and activities reflecting the circus theme. To help achieve a circus atmosphere, library staff is asking for donations of clowns 8" or larger to display in the library and collectors are encouraged to share their clowns Each clown donated will be identified by the donor and they must be available for June and July. The clowns may be brought to the library starting on Tues­ day. May 30. Children also may pick up circus pic­ tures and bring them back to the library for display. For more information on the summer reading program, call the library at 945-4273 Mental Health Board to meet The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held at 8 a m. Thursday. June I. in the conference room. For more information, call Jan McLean at 948-8041. Seminars set on Alzheimer’s Orientation seminars of Alzheimer’s Disease will be Tuesday. June 20. and Thursday. June 29. at the Barry County Commission on Aging office at 120 N. Michigan Ave. in Hastings. The seminars, sponsored by the COA and the West Michigan chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, will be from 7 to 9 p.m. June 20 and 2 to 4 p.m. June 29. The goal of the sessions is to increase knowledge of the disease and of the ser­ vices available through the West Michigan chapter They will be geared to professionals working with families and family members who are dealing with Alzheimer *, agency staff, clergy and any interested community members Some of the information will include the warning signs, stages, importance of diagnoses, problems that mask A'zheimer's. the function of the associa­ tion. services and how support groups can help. Work Development Board nominees. We have veto power over the appoint­ ment of this group. They must bring these to us for approval. If we think they are not acceptable, we can veto their appointment We have veto power over the administrative and grant recipient entities. The Private Industry Council (PIO is cre­ ated under federal law and the local council already oversees federal job training pro­ grams to the lune of about $5 million this year for the three counties. PIC and the WDB represent the front line troops and will handle day-to-day operations. Herrington said, taking care of planning, proposals io CEOs, contracting, supervisory matters of the administrative entity and the grant recipients. "They will be the ones out working in the counties, controlling the fund* that come in." Wenger noted that the Work Development Board is "an extra that the state suggested I apd "ye art a pcfctprpject with that" , ,• -Thefirst Intijfeiir," Harnngtataatefe Mid Counties was formed in 1983 to re­ place the Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) program Mid Coun­ ties administers federal funding that comes through die state for Jobs Training Partner­ ship Act (JTPA) programs for youths and adults in the three counties. Mid Counties also is responsible for job training, adminis­ tration and service delivery. Since Mid Counties’ inception, Barry County has received $7361313 for job training out of the $39.6 million funneled to the agency Calhoun decided to break away from Mid Counties after "a very targe disallowed cost" was passed on to the county. According to the former agreement. Calhoun has to pay . 60 percent of the $74,000 disallowed cost incurred by Mid Counties and Herrington said that expense is "not mal-administration; it might be mis-administration, but we're not going to address that." The new Job Training Partnership agree­ ment stales that administrative and grant re­ cipient entities would have to have taxing authority and liability insurance or sufficient assets to cover any disallowed costs them­ selves. There was no way io cover "mis-admirri strati on” or mistakes before, fiearingtoo said. The agreement also specifies that the counties will be held harmless from respond . sibility for the disallowed costs. Discussing the taxing authority concept. Wenger said it ail boils down to the taxpayer footing the bill if there is "mis-administra­ tion." "That horse is still the same. The taxpay­ ers would have to pay for iL I don't look at that as a plus," he said. Administrator Michael Brown told the board that he didn't believe insurance was available to pay for disallowed costs. The county could pay a higher premium and have a portion of it set aside for such a purpose, he said. "It's still our tax dollars," said County Board Chairman Jim Bailey. Tom Mohler. Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent, said his insurance carrier will cover some disallowed costs, but that somebody would have to sue first Commissioner Sandy James said she was concerned about not having an equal voice in the three-county agreement, but had no prob­ lem that Calhoun, with a larger population, received more mouey. Herrington said that based on the oneman. one-vote concept, the agreement is equality. Barry and Branch each have tw-j votes and Calhoun has three. Herrington said be would not recommend changing the agreement. Herringion also noted that the agreement is not set in stone because things win be changing at the state level and ideas will be revised locally. The agreement will become effective July 1. BUDGET, continued from page 1 ceri of S21.000 per year Goebel raid he was "extremely impressed with our (recent) simulated emergency, Mr. Hislop has done an excellent job. I person­ ally hope that he slays as our coordinator. To stay in compliance (with federal and state requirements, he (Hislop) has pul together a plan as required and in that simulation the plan was carried out *We really have no need for a full time position now. So that's the reason we did that." Hislop said Wednesday that there may be some other options available for him with the county. "I'm not closing any doors and running away mad." Hislop sail. "I’m going to see what's coming next.' Commissioner Sandy James said it was her understanding that the emergency man­ agement restructuring "is due to economics and certainly by no means is due to perfor- mancc." Bailey said four other counties to the stale also have reduced tlx: hours of emergency management directors within the last 30 day*. "Everybody’s looking at the same thing, financial dollars." be said. Speaking of the animal shelter, Bailey raid. "We've had no complaint* on cleanli­ ness. on action, on workers...but the prob­ lem is we have the department head at 20 hours, clerical. 36 hours; two full-time road officers, a full-time kennel worker. That’s five employees, plus jail work-release pro­ gram (participants) helping." "Four of the five counties we checked with arc running (animal shelters) out of the sheriffs department now." Bailey said. "We look at Ionia County; it's bigger than Barry, and they have two control officers. Clinton County has two control officers. Eaton County has a staff of five... Wc looked at that and became more in line with what surrounding counties have. "Talking with the sheriff yesterday, he wasn't anxious about taking this over, but he said if the board directed him to. he would take that direction and work with the pro­ gram. He feels we can try to accomplish the same job we re getting done now." Bailey said. The streamlining is necessary to avoid be­ ing in future financial trouble in the wake of the unexpected shortfall in the county's fund balance that was inherited from the previous County Board, Goebel raid. The board learned in February that tbe fund balance from 1994 was over $400,000 less than pro­ jected. "We re trying to put ourselves in a posi­ tion to face 1996." he said. "Basically, we were blind-sided by the fund balance that didn't leave room for emergencies...We're trying to eliminate the potential for more drastic things. I think wc have today brought forth the two most drastic proposal* that we’re going to have," Goebel said. In an effort to build a larger contingency fund and pul the county in a better position for the possibility of selling bonds for a col­ lege campus. Goebel said the Finance Committee is looking at a variety of options to reduce expenses. "Some of the other options that well be looking at are across the board cuts on a per­ centage basis." he said. One idea for the remaining months of the current fiscal year is to ask county employ­ ees. on a voluntary basis to take unpaid compensatory time off. This could apply to employees who "need it or want iL" Goebel said of the unpaid time off proposal. If the county doesn't have a larger cash re­ serve. there i* a danger of deficit spending in areas where the county has no control, such as juvenile court programs, he said. Goebel said the board hopes to get the en­ tire budget trimming plan in place by July 1. Commissioners Emmet Herrington and Robert Wenger voted against the cost cutting measures, which passed by a 5-2 vote in separate motions. Commissioner Tim Burd was absent. "I think piecemeal administration gets us nowhere." Herrington said later in the after­ noon. "We have to take a holistic look... We should not just cut at random." He said budget cuts are needed, bus that the board should start "at the top with the commissioners...and go across the board" He believes mileage and per diems should be disposed and commissioners should receive a ■set salary. Herrington said the board needs to adopt some modem management techniques. He called the County Board's committee system ineffective and inefficient and said the board should act like policymakers, quit micro managing and let the county administrator do his job. He said he believes a county board restruc­ turing would “save considerable money and improve our contribution to the county. I’ve proposed this several times before and it's never been accepted.' Commissioner Linda Watson said "I don't like to sec cuts anywhere...but we've got to make some changes before things gel worse I think it's a very difficult task to ask the Finance Committee to come out with a blanket plan of exactly what we re going to do. I think they've put a lot of time and en­ ergy into it and I know they are still in the wort ing stages of iL’ "I don't think it's right io these people and departments." Wenger said. "I think you have to look at the whole picture." "It looks to me like we've got some thought to put to this thing, of what we cut and what we don’t." Wenger said. "I guess I have a problem with saying cer­ tain one*, really giving them the ax." Wenger said. "I would be more to favor of an across the board type of a reduction rsher than taking certain positions and departments and slaughtering them " "I am oppoaed to thia.... be raid, atao ax­ ing that be knows cuts have to be male. ■ 'Before I vole yes on tills I want to kc tbe whole picture...' Goebel said lime restraints prevented pre­ senting a comprehensive picture at tbe total budget cuts at the current time. "I know some are going to be disappointed with it (restructuring change,." Bailey said after tbe meeting, ‘but I tbiok actually this Board of Commissioner, needs to be applauded for taking action. It's a bard action to do... It has to be done for the (financial) protection of tbe county.' be said. PENNOCK, continued from page 2 side), it's unacceptable," Leonard Spyker said. He added that it is impossible io speak for such a large group of residents in the area, and that's why there was little response when the so-called compromise plan was first proposed. "This is not just a handful of neighbors only a block away,” Spyker said. "It's a large group. We couldn't possibly get everybody together quickly." The Spykers said that if tbe Tredinnick House had been moved to the McNair right of way and the day care center went to tbe site on West Green, Pennock still would own that site on Walnut Street for future considerations. Another issue was that the city-owned McNair right of way is next to the Presbyte­ rian Church's manse. Representatives from the church have said they really don't want anything like next door to the manse. Cail...945-9554 to place your SPRING GARAGE SALE in The Reminder and The Banner �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 25, 1995 — Page 3 New troopers join State Police post by Karen Mauck Sutf Writer Tbe Hastlngx pom of (he Michigan Stale Police hM expanded to mucii recently in the peraonnel department, the building itself now needs expansion Two new stale police troopers joined the post May 15. They are both recent graduates of the Stale Police training academy in Lansing. Lt. Ron Nell, post commander, said the addition brings the number of road troops to 15. *1 am happy to have additional people.* said Neil. "It will allow us to pul more time on the road." Michael Greenwood and Bryan Fuller completed training in tbe II 1th recruit school In Lansing and are the new troopers at the Hastings post. They underwent a 17­ week training al the academy, which included courses incriminal law. criminal investigation, first aid. patrol techniques, crime scene processing and precision driving Tbeir training is not yet complete, how­ ever. Neil said the two still have another 17 weeks of training ahead of them, this time on the job at the post. They will be assigned 10 a senior officer for held training, and will work with this partner until it has been c.»piesed. Greenwood. 30. was born in North Car­ olina. but has recently been living in Lans­ ing. He went Imo the stale police academy after 10 years in the Army, where he was a helicopter pilot. Fuller. 25. also spent time in the army. Michael Greenwood Bryan Fuller with -even years in the airborne division. He is from Muskegon, but like Greenwood will soon be moving into Barry County with his family. He and his wife have one child and are expecting another. With the addition of two troopers, the post needs an increased support staff. The staff will be increased in June, with the addition of another sergeant Sgt. John Appicelli will transfer to the Hastings Post from the Wakefield Post in June. He is a 23-year veteran of the stale po­ lice. Neil said the increase in staff is a good thing, because it means an increase in road patrol. "I am pleased. It will allow us to serve Barry County better. We will be able to coocentrate on traffic patrols.** be said. Neil said he has been asked why there are not more patrol cars in neighborhoods. He said that is because the staff was always working on criminal investigations, but now that the staff has increased, more patrols will be seen on the streets. "There will be more of a presence, and I think that is positive," he said. With the increase in staff comes the in­ crease in office facilities. The post on 907 W. Stale in Hastings will undergo an ex­ pansion in tbe next six weeks. Neil said the department now has outgrown the facility, so additional square footage will be added to tbe building this spring. Part owner of Fillmore Equipment killed on family farm by gunshot Phillip Timmerman part owner in tbe Fillmore Equipment Company, wax fatally aba last Tburaday while working on the family farm in Allegan County. Timmerman, who was 37. became well known to Hastinp farmers when be and his family purchased the John Deere dealership in Hastings several yean ago. Over tbe past year. Fillmore Equipment became a household name when property was purchased in Carlton Township and plans began for a new facility. Tbe former dealership, known to many as Goodyear Brothers and then Tbornapple Valley Equipment originally was located In down­ town Hastings and then moved to Hanover Street on me ana* side at town several yearsago. . The new facility, located on North Broadway (M-43) north of Hastings, has a Southeastern Elementary PTO delivers hundreds and hundreds of flowers display area, office and storage areas, and a large area set aside for mechanical work on large equipment A large parking lot also was built because parking was limited in tbe old location. Scott Wynne. 26. of Allegan Township, a neighbor to the Timmermans, was arraigned Monday on first-degree murder and felony firearm charges in Allegan County District Court. According to reports police have found what they suspect to be tbe murder weapon in Wy ne s home. Wynne also is suspected of vandalism of the Fillmore store in Hamil­ ton over the past several months. Funeral services for Phillip Timmerman wm held Wednesday. May 24. at Graafsebap Christian Reformed Church in Hollamb The Southeastern Elementary PTO held a flower sale, taking orders to raise funds to support the activities d the school. Last week, the flowers came in and were picked up. These are some of the 378 hanging baskets that were distributed. Historic district decision set for July 24 in Hastings by David T.Ytraag Rep. Glenn Oxender Farmers Union chief to speak in Hastings Leland Swenson. president of tbe National Farmers Union, will be guest speaker at be next First Friday forum at noon June 2 at Leland Swenson Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Swenson, who hails from Denver, will talk about a number of issues and developments. Tbe National Fanners Union has a lobbying office in Washington D.C He will discuss creating a new farm bill and its relationship to balancing the federal budget. He also will present information on a new system of processing soybeans that will be used for cutting oil for General Motors and factories and for hydraulic fluid for automotive products. The inventor of tbe soybean products has turned over the patent to tbe Fanners Union Tbe president of tbe Michigan Fanners Union is Carl McDvain of Hastings. Tbe Lunch and Learn series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those attending tbe program can bring their own lunches, but the Democrats will furnish coffee and tea and some cake and sandwiches. Rep. Oxender speaker at Lincoln Dinner Sale Rep. Glenn Oxender of Sturgis has been chosen as the keynote speaker for the Barry County Republican Lincoln Dinner Fri­ day, June 2. Oxender. a seven-term Republican, has been a leading expen in education and school funding A king-time member of the House Appropriations Committee, he has been a vocal advocate for school funding reform. He was a major architect of the school reform packages passed in 1993. and one of the major proponents of the Proposal A property tax reforms Oxender was first elected to de House in 1982. and currently chairs the A) propriatiora Subcomminee on School Aid. XJ d serves on the Stale Police and Military A faits. Com­ munity Colleges and Menial Health Subconi mmees Prior to being elected to the House. Oxender taught math and computer science al Sturgis Public Schools. The Barry County GOP will be hosting the Lincoln Dinner al the Hastings Country Club, with a social hour beginning al 6:00 p.m. Tickets for the event are $25 per person Reservations may be made by calling Party Chair Vicki Jerkatis at (616) 795-7389. Editor Hastings City Council members will make a decision on Ute proponed Maple Ridge Historic District at a meeting on Monday. July 24. and tbeyll try to have it al tbe Hast­ ings High School lecture hall. Council members voted Monday. May 22. io wait dial long because at least two memben would be gone for meeting dates before then. Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell said tbe vacation season la just starting and it's bard to get everybody together. Everyone agreed that such an Important issue should be decided by all members. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said. "It's an Im­ portant enough Issue for everyone to be here.* Campbell moved to have tbe vote that evening. "We've beard all tbe proa and coos at tbe public bearing (May 15) and other meetings, so wtiat's tbe holdup?" be asked. "Are we just prolonging the issue?" But Gray said the public needs to know in advance when tbe decision will be made Campbell said he was not comfortable at the high school lecture hall at the May 15 bearing because be didn t have enough room to operate al a desk. City Manager Howard Penrod said the high school bad a play aet oo tbe stage May 15. which cut down on space council members could use. Tbe next time that shouldn't be a problem, he added, Penrod said be would try to reserve tbe lecture hall July 24. but if that wasn't possi­ ble. the meeting still would lake place al lhe City Hall Council Chambers. The public hearing the previous Monday brought out supporters and detractors, but more ttf tbe latter group spoke out Proponents at creating a historic district say it would be good for tbe city because it would preserve Hastings' heritage and «: number at historic homes, would stabilize property values and foster community pride They say other communities have tried it and have been mote than satisfied with tbe results. Opponents say tbe district would create another layer of bureaucracy, would Intrude on individual property owners' rights and coven too wide and area. At the heart of the controversy is the proposed historic com­ mission k power to grant or deny certificates of appropriateness when there are plans for additions or renovations of homes within tbe district Peg Peurach. chairwoman of tbe Maple Ridge Historic District Study Committee, presented tbe council with Information from the Michigan Department of Slate, saying the proposed boundaries of the district, which includes 43 streets but mostly is along Green Street, is not too large. Peurach also presented tbe council Infor­ mation about collecting signatures of people signing petitions for and against tbe district. She said that If petitions against tbe pro­ posed district used the same rales tbe com­ mittec used to identify 124 people in sup­ port. 43 of the more than 80 names on the petitions would have to be deleted. She repealed that lhe Historic District Study Committee stands by its assertion that at least half of the residents living In tbe proposed district have gone on record as supporting it Council decides to levy maximum of 16.2 mills by David T. Yong Editor Tbe City of Hastings will levy tbe maxi­ mum tax rate of 16.2 mills for lhe fiscal year 199M6. City Council Monday night after a truth­ in-taxation bearing voted 6-3 to levy tbe largest amount allowable by law, which originally was thought to make a difference of $41,OSO. However, with considerations from Proposal A, which was passed last year, it actually will mean $23,742. According to provisions of tbe Headlee Amendment, the city had to have the hearing or roll back the millage rate to 15.8274, the rate that would have generated tbe same amount of revenue for tbe city in tbe previous fiscal year. With a hearing and voce to raise the millage rate to tbe maximum allowed by charter, the city would capture addition funds, but they would be limited io the inflation rate Proposal A makes the numbers even more confusing, according to City Assessor Judy Myers. She said that Proposal A limits bow much property assessments can increase, therefore, the difference won't generate as much as it would under the old rules. Myers said that under Proposal A, prop­ erty assessments could only rise by 2.6 per­ cent over last year City Manager Howard Penrod said that if tbe council didn't decide to levy the 16.2, it would not be able to ever return to that level again. Voting "yes" to 'he maximum levy were Mayor Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell and Council Members Robert May. Evelyn Brower. Miriam White and David Jasperse. Voting "no" were Council Members Joseph Bl cam, Harold Hawkins and Maureen Ketchum, who called it a tax increase. Council also had public hearings on the necessity of a special assessment district on businesses for downtown parking and on tbe proposed $2.5 million budget for fiscal year 1995-96. There were no comments on either issue. The assessment district will cost down­ town businesses a total of $16,500. lhe same annual amount as in tnc last five years. It is used to help pay for snow removal and maintenance. Council approved a resolution establishing the necessity and set a public bearing on the actual assessment roils for 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 12. Final action on the budget will not take place until laic June. Council also set a public bearing for 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 26. on a proposal to have the city take over the operation of the cemetery a; taxpayers' expense. The meeting may be held at tbe Hastings High School lecture hall to accommodate large numbers of people. . Another public haring will be held June 26 on a request to have the city abandon Country Club Drive. Under the proposal, the city would retain utility rights but give up the right of way. In other business Monday evening. the council: • Approved a request from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee to have Sidewalk Sales and Food Fest July 28 and 29 in lhe downtown. • Granted a request from Ruby Cairns to use the library paricing lot Friday. June 2, for a bulk milk truck and small cows for a spe­ cial program for children. • Approved a request from the Tbornapple Garden Club to place memorial tags on plants and trees that provide information and identifies them. • Voted to allow all elected and appointed city officials to attend the next Michigan Municipal League meeting Oct. 4-6 with necessary expenses. • Agreed to a new contract with Plante and Moran for lhe city's audit for the fiscal year 1995-96 at a cost of $20,800 • Agreed to sell D. Owen Jones a railroad right of way near Hammond Road for $1,150 per acre. The city will retain under­ ground rights and Jones will be responsible for legal fees in the transaction. • Decided against changing policy to al­ low outside groups to use council chambers. Current policy denies all but boards, coun­ cils and commissions the use. City Manager Howard Penrod said. "I "Write have mixed emotions, it's a public facility, but there are security issues." Gray said the meeting room also does not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was noted that anyone who wants to use a meeting rooms could check with lhe county administrator about the room at the new Courts and Law Building. ;4 better... The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of cun-ent general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's nan-fl WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Letters to the Editor Send letters to: Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings. Michigan 49058 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 25. 1995 Are we doomed to repeat history? To The Editor: Decision should be on current PUD plan 7b The Editor: Wc are responding to lhe front page article in the May 18 edition of The Banner retar­ ding the Pennock Hospital P.U.D. compromise. From the beginning, and to this day. Pen­ nock has made no contact with the neighborhood about their expansion plans Property was purchased without prior zoning approval, and an expedient course was laun­ ched to achieve their objectives. Prudent business principles dictate that property op­ tions should have been purchased It would appear that Pennock was confident of ■ favorable zoning decision. Subsequent • negotiations" were held bet­ ween Pennoca and City officials The neighbors did meet with city officials follow­ ing the Planning Commission’s public hearing Our concessions to Pennock were not with total rejection, and our concerns about pro­ perty south of Walnut Street were never addressed The concerned neighbors have not refused to meet. We simply feel that .he democratic process should move forward to make the decisions at hand. We and other opposition groups do not wish to be intimidated nor “force fed" by either party. If a negotiated settlement is unreachable, we trust that this will have no ef­ fect whatsoever on the ultimate decisions of the voting bodies. Neil Gardner Jan Gardner Hastings Alumnus not pleased with local police 7b The Editor: For a period of 14 years I have put in hun­ dreds of hours plus dozens of trips from Grand Raipds to help the Hastings High School Alumni Association maintain a significantly proud -nd positive position in the community and lhe state. I was in Hastings April 30 to attend an Alumni Board meeting. Later I stopped at the mall and the Hastings Police Department maintains I deliberately parked in a handicap­ ped zone and is awarding me a $75 fine, as a fringe benefit for my pride in H.H.S. It may be that no one in the police depart­ ment has ever attended an alumni banquet — currently planned for June 10, the I08th. oldest in the stale. I am told. Gone are the days of a warning from a Zip Thompson or a Tiny Doster Bonnie Adams of Middleville. I second a recent letter evaluating Hastings law enforcement. At this point. I presume 1 will be entitled to life time privileges and use of the so-called handicapped space when I pay the $75 However it was so poorly marked I probably could not find it again. May 1 encourage a letter to the editor from other citizens who wish to share their ex­ periences with the law enforcement of the Hastings police. Garry Moore Class of *37 Grand Rapids Communication /rom...CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Republicans offer balanced budget I usually don't get partisan. But I'm disturb­ ed by the Democratic response to the balanced budgets offered by the GOP House and Senate budget committees. They're gleefully attack­ ing the proposals at every opportunity. calling Republicans harsh, mean-spirited and cruel Despite these partisan attacks, the president and his allies on Congress have offered no plan of their own to reach a balanced budget. One good example of these attacks is Medicare. Two years ago, the Medicare trustees told us that Medicare is going broke. The majority of Congress at that time didn't touch it because it's politically difficult. By contrast, the Republicans in our recent con­ ference meetings decided to deal with this serious problem. Even though the Medicare system won’t go broke for seven years, we should make modest changes now so we can avoid drastic cuts down tbe road. We're offering this budget resolution becauar we pledged to the American people that we would balance the budget with our raising taxes. The House Budget Committee vole is the beginning of our effort to keep that promise We approved a budget resolution that would eliminate 283 programs. 14 agen­ cies, wd 68 commmxms It would also rianmar the Departments of Energy, Com­ merce and Education, transferring the vital functions of these departments to ocher areas of the government. Unfortunately, the President and many of the liberals in Congress see the proposed budget as an opportunity to call us unsen­ sitive. and accuse us of taking money away from job training, poor people and senior citizens. They do this so "prove" their com­ panion and try to regain their popularity with the American electorate. Liberals see this as an opportunity to ally themselves with the special interest groups that are facing parciuter acts. They suggest to each group that Republicans don't care about them, and that they shouldn’t have to contribute to a balanced budget. ' Actually, we should have realized that the budget was going to be a political football when the President presented his budget in February. His budget has almost no program cuts and would actually increase spending faster than inflation. Spendng soars throughout the five years of the President’s budget and would exceed revenue by $318 billion by 2002. That is the year that our Budget Committee plan not only to balance the budget but has a slight surplus. We're committed io balancing the budget. To achieve this goal, the GOP proposals have made reductions across-the-board, cutting not only waste and inefficiency, but also many popular programs. The bottom line is that the American people — maybe more than ever before in our history — are going to have to make the extn effort to study the issues and decide bow we should tighten our belts now so we can stop borrowing and charging the bills io our kids. Planning a GARAGE SALE? Advertise it in The Reminder on Tuesday, and The Banner on Thursday for a "Double Punch!” Dear Congressman Ehler's and Senators Levin and Reigle: I am concerned for America. 1 am greatly concerned that the news media, newspapers and TV commentators and analysts arc castigating and declaring guilty people and groups for connection and responsibility for the Oklahoma City bombing tragedy. They have jinked jurisprudence of American justice — and replaced it with Nazi "guilty until pro­ ven innocent." They have railed against others' freedom of speech, guaranteed by the Constitution, and misrepresented what was said, in removing other commentators and talk show hosts (where WE get to share our 2 cents worth) from the air. such as G. Gordon Liddy and Chuck Harder. 1 am not a member of the Michigan Militia and have not attended any of their meetings yet. 1 have, however, had U.S. security clearance to tou- the NORAD complex inside Cheyene Mt. in Colorado. 1 have been a reporter. I am currently a truck driver and math teacher. 1 have taught geometry and the in­ struction in analysis and logical reasoning. 1 am not a kook or a wacko although I have on occasion been referred to as “that S.O.B. (same old Berends). By the definition of the New Age believers, lhe CFR and the liberal secular media, I plead guilty lo being a radical right-wing religious Christian because I believe the Bible is God's Word and that Christ brought salvation, but Senior prom was wonderful To The Editor: Thanks to the Hastings High School Student Council and Mrs. Tricia Murphy-Alderman for bringing back fond memories with an ab­ solutely delightful Senior Citizen Prom. Not enough can be said about these young people who made us feel "young al heart." They danced, laughed and gave us a warm welcome. It was fun. fun, fun. Tbe attendance was small, but that didn't slop the Les Jazz band from playing great music and in between dances the.? was a table of hors d'oeurves to munch on. We are look­ ing forward to next year and with more publicity, a larger crowd. Joan and Neil Braendle Hastings JEDC supports schools' requests To The Editor: In working with out of town txuincxs pro­ spects. 1 «m frequently asked about the quality of the schools in Hastings and Barry County. The purpose of this letter is lo remind our cnizem of the importance of our school system in pnwid.jqpqaslity workers for our current and future employers. The JEDC supports our local school system in providing a quality education to out children, to prepare them for the jobs of the future. L . Joseph Rahn Executive Director Joint Economic Development Commission Consider kids when voting 7b The Editor: June 12 will be the day you can vote for a better learning environment for our children. We need adequate space and the necessary teaching tools to prepare for the future. The only future we have is our children. Please consider them when you vote. Vote "yes” on the millage and vote yes for Kimberly Alderson for School Board, we need both for our educational sy item. Larry J. Komstadt Hastings CORRECTION: In the Time lo Time article on "Ruth Jor­ dan Niethamer: On Woodland." tbe 1910 graduating class male student on the left in the beck row should read "Leo Rush." that does not make me or others so inclined, to be terrorists. Some questions and observations 1. What kind of terrorist — well trained or otherwise — would speed on an interstate without a license plate. A federal spokesper­ son’s explanation was that lhe plate was blown off in lhe blast! Really? Were not the windows then blown out and McVeigh now possibly driving a convertible also? 2. What kind of terrorist or co-consptrator w-xiid walk into the police station, give himself up with "yuu guys are looking for me?" "Here I am.’’ 3. The entire U.S. civilian militia, the Michigan Militia in particular, was guilty as terrorists because Nichols had attended a cou­ ple of militia meetings even though he was re­ jected as a member by them as incompatible with their goals, objectives and philosophy, to defend the Constitution and republic represen­ tative form of American government. How the media also ties in "right wing religious radicals" as co-conspirators is incomprehen­ sible. but their definition includes all "true bom again Christians." 4. How many, if any. of the Federal agents on the ninth floor of that building were killed in the blast? Newspaper reports AFT casualties — zero of 15. Unsubstantiated in­ formation indicated that all were on assign­ ment out of the building or were told — take a vacation day Do not report. How convenient, if true! 5. I am not a bomb or explosion expert. A demolition expert on talk radio stated that any explosive not placed adjacent to or under the intended object will expand its major force in­ to areas of least resistance — up and away. The sheer of the building in the photos is that of successive simultaneous explosions. 1 was told that sebemic records indicated two explo­ sions rather than one. 6. It was a law enforcement officer, not a kook, wacko, racist or government hater, who expressed to me that it was very possible that a utut of the U.S. government itself might be responsible for the Oklahoma blast. He voiced a fear of my own. We both agreed it was not unlikely that McVeigh would be conveniently disposed of like Kennedy’s Oswald before testifying or cross examined in a court of tew. Moreover, by the time you read this, it te highly probable, that the feds will have destroyed the building and any evidence there just as they did in Waco. 7 President Clinton, with great foresight, had terrorist legislation prepared in advance for Congress to consider on a fast track. He could have simply issued another presidential executive order to make it law. Congress should not go off half cocked to adopt antiterronst ’cgislation which would allow any one man — president or otherwise — lo denote anyone or any group to be designated terrorists and anyone associated in any way even having contributed a nickel, to be co­ conspirators without trial or hearing. Con­ stitutional safeguards and rights would this only slightly be infringed upon. Such legislation is in American and un­ constitutional. Congress should junk all in­ tended legislation of this kind. Congress should however, demand in­ vestigation without CFR personnel or whitewash or themselves investigate the twin tragedies of Oklahoma City and Waco. Texas. A World War II German officer on V-E Day recently observed on radio, the great similarities between Nazi take over of Ger­ many and the many things happening in the U.S. today. All of us who disagree with the media perspective are not unAmerican. We do not hate our government. We as citizens do care about honesty, integrity, justice, Constitu­ tional tew and even prudent spending. Moreover, we have no fatrnrirwi to carelessly or unquestioningly give up to a president (through executive order), to a dictator, to mob psychology or to U.N. enforced oneworid power rule, however Biblically pro­ phetical (Daniel Rev.). if ao. will there be anyone to tell my gran­ dkids how it was before the U.S. government became a government of the few. by the CFR and for the rich and powerful world elite which also came to perish from the earth? It is an axiom of history: Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. , ; Know Your Legislators: Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senale Office Building, Washington DC. 20510, phone (202)224-4823. . sil Carl Levin, Democrat. Russel Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ava., Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Toonela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Tbornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phono (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaieer, district representative. 42 W. 10th St . Hotand, Meh. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District (Irving. Carton, Woodhnd, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the tpper two-thirde of Hope Township end a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Wrishrngton D.C. 20615, phono (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapris, Mich. 4S503, phone (616) 451-6383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0066. Michlgen Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (al of Barry Courty). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Meh. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. nr. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubtehed by Hartings »■■■*. **• A OMMCfi of J-Ad Grapto inc is»2 N. taedaey Hwangs. Ml 4KM48CQ ;ei8) 9*5-9554 • NEWSBOOK • ■■ David T.Mwg/Edfcr) EivwGte»rt pUMWxfdtor; Karen Ma^cx Barbara Gai Jean Getup OnOf Smth Sharon MUer TX. Storoefcarton Mandy HaM • ADmm$M6 DEPARTMENT • re Him KM ecospssd Monday Ffttwlx*to SMtMlw UOut Noon ScodOmmen Derwe HowM Jerry Johnaon DanBuarge $MbecriptiM Rates: $15 par year to Barry Courty $17 per year to adjoawtg countes $20.00 per year eisewtwe POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid a! Hastings, Ml 49058 (USPS 717-630) I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 25, 1995 — Page 5 Nashville ZBA to decide on Baptist church addition by Cindy J. Smith Staff Wnlrr Arter a Icngihv meeting of the Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals last Thursday, a tot of questions remain unanswered about a request fa a variance from the Nashville Baptist Church. Though only 17 people showed up la the meeting, those in attendance had strong opinions either fa or against lhe church's plans lo place an addition. The Baptist Church recently submilled plans for the addition, which world include new restroom facilities, new kitchen facilities and a social ball lo be used fa Sunday school rooms, receptions nd other church activities. The proposed building would be 96 by 102 feet and 32 feel In height to lhe peak of lhe roof. Church officials call this a social hall In their plans and claim that It will be a part of tbe church However, some Nashville residents feel rl should rxx be considered pan of the church because its function is not as a sanctuary. "A project such as this is a logical and frequent request fa churches." said Nelson Karre, attorney fa the church Karre added that a church's function is more than Sunday morning services. Don Lenghan said the proposed fellowship hall ia for all kinds of church functions. One member of lhe ZBA referred to lhe addition as a 'gymnasium.' but Lenghan coaaered. "A gym has ceilings at least 28 feet high and lockers. This is na a gym!" According to current ordinances, plans for the building project require approval from lhe ZBA. but the type of approval needed is still unclear Zoning Administrator Jeanne Sleortz told the ZBA and members of lhe audience lhal lhe building plans require both multiple variances and a special use permit However. Kane argued lhal a special use permit did not apply in this case. Special use permits do not apply to churches." said Kane. He also said a variance would be required for lhe project because of rear yard setback requirements under current village zoning, bui a second variance that Sleortz suggested should not be needed. "Your ordinances clearly stale lhal front yard setback needs io be an average of those in the same block." he said. "These plans fall within that range." Also at issue Is the perception of some ZBA members' ability lo vole objectively. Accusations were made al the meeting about the "personal agendas" of four members of the board. David Dimmers, attorney for a group of citizens in tbe village, said that two ZBA members should not be allowed to vote In this issue because they are members of the church. "Mark Rigelman arxl Rick VanEngen have a conflict In this issue because they are church members," said Dimmers. He added that two ixhcr members of the board should be allowed to vote even though they live next door to the proposed project and spouses of both members had written letters lo the ZBA, strongly opposing the church addition. Karre. however, had a much difTerent opinion of the situation. "Anyone living directly next door lo the church whose husband wrote a letter in op­ position cannot be objective." he said Karre. referring specifically to Judy Gonser. Karre also suggested to ZBA Chairman Bob Dwyer that the board obtain a legal opinion about the conflict of interest issue before proceeding with any decisions. Gonser's husband, Larry, was not the only resident lo write a toiler opposing lhe proposed addition to the church. Letters requesting that the board deny the request were also received from Janet Kellogg. Mike Kenyon. Wilma DeCamp. Donald Clough. Vivian Conner and Ronald Bracy. Many contained complaints of lighting at night, noise, declining property values and even air flow in their neighborhood Expressing concern about property values, Gonser who lives next door to the church, listed her home with Miller Real Estate, and recently accepted an offer "There are no facts lo support your opinion of property devaluation'' said Karre. "There has been no record established by realtors or appraisers" Letters also were sent in support of lhe project. They also were read at the meeting. Kenneth Brandt wrote a letter slating lhal lhe church congregation needed lhe proposed bathroom and especially the nursery facilittas. building, which la a fire hazard" explained Helen Eataatott. U. Stewu born on Angus 8,1906 in Hartinn te drttghter of LeRoy and Bertha E. (Ryan) Tance, Ste attended St Ron Catholic School and g^uaied from Haating. Public School! ia 1925. She graduated from Barry County fo 1926. la 1956 the rederedta Bacfodcrof Arta Degree from Weatern Miclu^MraTlffvlMnn rau tat ’ WOODLAND - Raymond J. Faul. 88, of Woodland, pssaed away on Friday. May 19, 1995 at his residence. He was born on July 20. 1906 in Woodland, the son of George and Etta (Jarvis) Faul He attended Woodland and Hastings Schools, graduating in 1924 from Hastings High School. He graduated from Michigan Stale in 1929 as an Electrical Enguxcr ___________________________ 72 years, In 1951 he moved back to Woodland “^•■OdrtnobtlefaZOye^retircng “ »*?. In 1961 mwried Hercy Lgfaion. He preceded her in death ia 1969. Ro“ A1Ur Society and Catholic 19,1 •** was the Catholic Daughtns, Conn St Rm. -Woman ol the Year" As a Charter member r ----- •--------- ■ wm* of the He was married to Prrncea Hoover, she preceded him in death in 1963. He ten married Alma Boulter in 1977, she survives He wu a member of the Luteran Church. Aho preceding him in death were a step­ daughter. Janice Ionian, one brother, Charles Faul; and one lister. Las O'Brien. Surviving are his wife. Alma; two sons, Raymond (Beth) Faul of Woodland and wauam (Dorothy) Faul of Richland; seven grandchildren; seven and one half great grand Catholic MV mn iliuacu foatlly by thou whore lives she touched with hrerets of clarity, from taking erne of her in for fire yean, to leaching the young children in her home." She waa preceded in death by one brother DooaldP. Taffee and one step-son, Robert J. Eggleaton of Gulfport. Florida. Mn. Eggleston is survived by one sinw-inlaw, Lillian B. Taffee of Hastings; three Dr. Stephen J. Taffee of Shore View, Minneao- stejrton. Eart B Eggiesmo of Lakeland Fiori4». «* nep-grandchildren and -ine step-great grandchildren. Vrsitaooo will be at the Gintech Futrral ^°°* °° Tbt™»«y. from 7-9 p.m. with 6:30 bcnptuie Sa ace. A Funeral Mias will be held on Friday at 1^00 ajn. at Sc Rose of Lima Church with Father Chariea H. Fischer officiating ,B«rial "ill be at Mt Calvary Cemetery Botau of Hartings; several Bep grandchildren •nd ittp-great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held oo Monday at the v~~ rc------- - z,------ . Ck!csias Burial wu at Woodland Memorial Put. NEWS I NEWS NEWS INITY •wty week in BANNER C*.. M59SS4 to SUBSCRIBE.' Brandt "There la currently no social hall la receptions citer." A simitar letter was received from Donald Clough. Janet VanEngan. who was in attendance at lhe meeting, lalked about what she called unfair practices of the board concerning the Baptist church. This is absolutely unfair." she said. "The two biggest compiainers In this room are former Baptist Church members." she said She added that the addition would only better the church. Are past practices of either party (the church or lhe ZBA) to be considered when deciding on this issue? Tbe last time the Baptist church made a request such as this, the building was called a recreational hall." said Judy Gonser during a personal mien- iw beforeffc meeUng. Other commenti weretinade hy Sleortz about a variance given to the church for a parking lot several years -ago. She is concerned that tbe church members did not live up to their end of the agreement when putting in the parking lot Church members also are upset over the parking issue Some said that the Baptist Church is lhe only church in town that the village has faced to provide off-street parking. They claim that the other congregations in town are allowed to park along the streets on Sunday morning, while the Baptist congregation has been forced to FINANCIAL /umawby Mark 0. Christensen of Edward D. Jones * Co. Good News: The bad news wasn’t that bad As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "We are always getting ready to live but never living." By te tame token, tome people are always gating ready to invest but never investing Their reasons are endless When interest rates 5'ach ”Aftcr lhc “** market hits 4000..." "When lhe Democrats regain control of Congress...” A number of years ago. when lhe Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow) bounced bet­ ween 500 and 1000, a diem tried to pick te nght time to make a sizable investment When ■he Dow dropped below 800. he wM convinc­ ed te market was ready for a major tur­ naround but "it had a little more to go " Shortly after dim. the Dow began a steady climb for one of te longest bull markets in history But te man kept putting off making the investment, always finding some reason Why It wasn't te right time. Every day of every year, there is some ele­ ment of economic or political uncertainty. Despite dm fact, te Dow has achieved knur­ term success through all kind* of world­ shocking events: New Events. Change in the Dow One Year laiesi headlines, a good day to invert is any day you have lhe money. Over time, the market has traditionally increased due to com­ panies increasing their earnings and divaienda Depending on how you look ar «. te market has probably been increasing all your life Al te end of World War IL for ex­ ample. te Dow stood below 200; today it flirts with 4000. There have been good and bad periods, but over lhe long term, te market always reflects te basic econanic trends of growth and expansion. Historically, economic and political events have been poor indicators of where te stock market is headed So don't use today's headlines aa an excuse lo put off investing' If you want to be a successful investor, you have to start sometime — and today is as good a day as any. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 491/. Amerttech 43’/. To further iUunrate. here's a hypothetical Anheuser-Busch 58’/. economic and political forecast for te next 10 Chrysler 42V. years. Would you invert after considering Clark Equipment 85V. these predictions ’ CMS Energy 23 1. 12 percent inflation. Coca Cola 59V. 2. 13 percent interest rates on te 30-year Dow Chemical Treasury bond. 73’/. Exxon 3. An assassination attempt on te present 71 Family Dollar 4. A series of major Wall Street scandals 11V. 5. A nock market crash of 1929 Ford 29>/. proporuom General Motors ATI. 6- The disuucgration of a major world TCF Financial Corp. 45*/. nuclei power. Hastings Mfg. 19V. The fact is, all of these events occurred in IBM 97V. the 1980s. And during this period, the stock JCPenney 45V. market continued to grow. In fact, according Johnson & Johnson 64V. to Ibbotson Associates. the Standard and Kmart 13 Poor’s Index of 500 stocks achieved average Kellogg Company annual returns of more than 32 percent during McDonald's 1980, 1985 and 1989. 36*/. Sears Despite history, there is always *he fear that 56’/. the future will be different. For u* • hurt-term Southeast Mich. Gas 19*/. trader, any market could prove a diwcter For Spartan Motors 9"/. long-term investors, however, down markets Upjohn are not catastrophe*. Rather, market declines,, ‘ Gold $383.30 are often golden opportunities to buy good­ Sliver 5.41 quality investments at value prices. Dow Jones 4436 44 Regardless of market conditions or the Volume 363,000,000 sse.ua" Change -1*/. —1 + 1’/. -1*/. -’/. —’/r + >/. + 2>/. -‘I. -'/. —'I. —1.50 — .02 + 1.39 Many happy returns One Hie ph dial give, tack mon than you've given For M lark u >23. yea cm spend big dot Ian to build a parking lot that met the village's approval. The ZBA will take lhe next month to review information presented at the Reeling and Win contact the village attorney to clarify legal issues. NOTICE ABSENTEE BALLOTS ANNUAL ELECTION June 12, IMS Available at the Hastings Area Schools, Administration Office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michi­ gan. Call or write for applications for absent voters ballot. Final applica­ tion date June 10,1995, 2XX) p.m. NOTICE of a PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED 1995-96 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 19, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 35 of the Upper Elementary School, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan, the Board of Education of Delton Kellogg Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the district’s proposed 1995-96 budget. The Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 1995-96 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 1995-96 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Superintendent’s Office 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan. The property lax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Sally A. Adams, Secretary LAKE ODESSA - Lynn E. Sedore. 66, of P*"ed *”7 “ Monday, May 22, 199S at his residence. He was bore on May 25,192g in Lake Odes­ sa, te son of Frank and Vera (Morrow) Sedore He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1945 and married Eleanor T>»rymen Cook in 1974 in Vermontville. Mr. Sedore served in the United Slates Navy during World War and the Korean War. He was a member of the Jacksoo-Mutchler VFW Post #4461 in Lake Odem. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor; three sons Dewy (Mary) Cook of Lake Odessa. Lany (Nonna) Cook of Woodland and Jack (Piny) Cook of Lake Odessa; six grandchildren; two sisters. Lorna (Daniel) Durkee of Lake Odessa and Doreen (Clyde) Shoemaker of Lake Odes­ sa; two txwhers, Gail Sedore of Lake Ortr-m and Neil (Phyllis) Sedore of Grand Ledge; several nieces and nephews Private Family Senrices were held on Monday at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Keith McIver officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the Jackson Mutchtar VFW Post + 2*/. - VI, • NOTICE • ABSENTEE BALLOTS ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION June 12,1995 Available at the Delton Kellogg Schools, Superintendent’s Office, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046. Call 623­ 9246 or write for applications for absent voters ballot. Final application date: June 10, 1995, 2:00 p.m. Sally A. Adams, Secretary Board of Education NOTICE of a PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED 1995-1996 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 5, 1995 at 7:30 o’clock p.m. at 232 W. Grand St., Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of the Hastings Area School System will hold a public hearing to consider the district’s proposed 1995-1996 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 1995-1996 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 1995-1996 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 232 West Grand Street. Hastings. Michigan. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education Ray A. 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Tuesday prayer and there tone 9:30 a m Waitoiiifoy nvuh^ aervice 6:30 p.m. Ycuth group meet* Wednesday 6:30 p.m. abo. htanery available for all aervice* Bring dw whole family WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3lt5 N Broadway. Hamap. Ml 49058 Pamor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Wonfop Service* Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11 00 a.m.. Sunday School. 9.45 a.m. 4-H meet* Monday*. 6:30 p.m. lo 8:00 p.m BiMe Study. Wednmday». 5:15 p.m. at Delore* Gasper*. 801 Barber Rd. Hattiagt Men* Breakfast wOI be meet:ng the third Saturday of each month until for ther notice Cail Mr Stephen Lewis at 945 5365 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHLRCH, 904 Terry Lane (al Starr School Road) William Gardner. Pastor Church phone number t* 945 2170 Commmuty Service Center number t* 945-2361 Tameday service* are Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m (for all adults aad children) aad Ww ship Service at 11-00 a.m. Jom u* far Prayer Mreung held Tuesdays. 7:00-8-00 p.m. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public Mon days and Wednesday*. 9XXM2XJ0 nmm. DoaatxwM of clothing m good, dean coadnton arc accepted caiy dunag above hours If you are m need of deduug please call 945-2361 far m appomtment WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coma Grove Road. Paator Ben Herrwr 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:30; Wedneeday even mg* from 6 00-800 p.m. the ycnahs meet al foe dmrch. bnag a HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 Went State Road. ■MfaRK Mich. James A. CampM. Paator Sunday School 9:30 *.«.. clause* far all ages. Monuag Worship 10:43 a m. Nuraery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wedmndny aedviue* 7 00 p.m. are: Ranbows or JJ Bfaie Qua (age* 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club or Junior Bible Qua fagaa 8-12); Yonfa Ifirtln or Than BMe Qua (<e* 13-19); Adah Bfole Smdy - No age lirma FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hasting*. Michigan 948-8004 Kevtn Shotkey. Senior Paator James R. Barm. Aaat. PMaor Sunday Service* Sunday School 9 45 aj*., Omari for all ages. 11XX) a.m. Moramg Worship Barvtce. Jr. Church up to. 4th Grade. 6 00. Evenmg Service Wedneadey 6:30 Awana Club*, foo **.. Toa ia Homaaa Hail; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeuag. 8:13 p.m.. Adult Choir praulot CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Paaux Brant Brsahtm. Phom 623-2285 famday School at. 10 00 a m.; Wordup 11XX) a.m ; Evenmg Service at 6XS p.m . Wedneadny Prayer Bible 7XX) p.m 5 30 p.m. Youth meeting with George and Barb Kimpel, 945-9116; 6 30 p.m Bible Mudy for all. Thursday. 7:30 p.m.. prayer and Bible rtudy. thanng your faith ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferaon Fahr Charles Ftaher. Pastor Samrriay Mam 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Manat* IOO a m and 11:15 a m ; Coafeaainni Saturday 4.004:30 pm. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH - Corner Stale Rd . aad Softwood St Rev Darnel Graybill. Senior Pastor Rev Dmmld Brail. Associate Pastor. Rev Tod dart. Youth Pastor Sunday IOXX)a.m Sunday School. 11-00 a m. Worship Service. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Celebration. Church nursery and children * church pro­ vided. Wednesday — 7:00 p.m. Share group* meeting in various home*. Contact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible sandy al church. BARRY CO. CHURCH OP CHRIST. 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Haata<*. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vice*: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Worstop II a.m. Eresung Services 6 p.m. Wedneeday: Bible Study 7 pm. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on video* in tbe home . Pree Bible Corraapondaace Course^ HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-i? South at M-79 Rev Jun Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Omrch phone 9454995 Cathy CotML choir director Sun day morame 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School. 11 . Moramf Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship. 6 00 p.m. Evening Worahtp Nursery far ail service*, transports ttca provided to and from monuag mrvee* Prayer meeting. 7 00 p m Wafaesdey CHU1CH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Brood way. Randall Hartman. Paeanr. Sunday Service*: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. 11XX) a m. Morning Worship Service; 6.-00 p.m. Even­ ly Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. .'iervicea for Adults. Teen* and Holdren HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Teny Lmk (at Starr School Road). WUtantn Gardner. Pastor Church phone number i> 945-2170. Com­ munity Service Center number it 945-2361 Saturday aervice* are Sabbath School af 9:20 a.m. (for all age*, adult* aad children) and Wordup Service at 1IXX) a m Join m a- — > < -• k .u , ■nr 11 ayti Meeting neau i ui uwy*. 7OMXX) p.m Our Vnmrauain Service Center. 302 E Green Street, is open to the public Mon day* and Wedneadny*. 9XD-12XX) aoon Donations of clothing tn good, dean condition are accepted only during above hour* If you an NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Charic* Fnher. Pastor A mtasioa of St Row Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mam 9:30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Rmcoe. (317) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Tune Before the Service Nursery, children * moustry. youth group, adnk unall group ministry. leader­ ship framing The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINO* SAVINQ* * LOAN, FA Haetine, and Lake Odessa WREN FUNIRAL HOME Haetlngs FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of HaWln«s NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINOS Member F O.I.C. THE HAtTINO* SANNER AND REMINDER 1962 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■■Proscriptions" — 118 S Jefferaon — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBiR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings, Michigan QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Box 63. Haumgx. Ml 49058 I Qarrnct C. LaBin| the Middleville area in 1951. Mr. LaBin was employed at General Motors in Grand Rapids, Plant 91, retiring in 1979 after 25 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Pauline LaBin; infant brother Howard; sister Eva and brother Arthur. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Evelyn M. LaBin; two sons, Charles (Janet) LaBin at Moline and Robert (Diane) LaBin of Middle­ ville; two daughters. Rose (Donald) Caton of Middle /ille and Joan (Craig) Shook of Shelby­ ville; eight grandchildren; two great grandchil­ dren; a special cousin, Budd LaBin of Lowell; several nieces and nephews Funeral Services were held on Tuesday at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Interment was at Irving Cemeiery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund at Barry County Fairgrounds. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service: 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a.m ; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 ?.m. Prayer time: Wednesdays. :0C p.m. Awana Program Thursday* 6:30-8.30 p.m. Age* 3 and 4 thro 5<b aad 6th rrade ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCatm Rd . liirtnp. Ml 49058 Father Gale Jtdmaca Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Detern) after 6 p.m. weekday* or all day weekend* Sunday Morning Prayer 9:45 a m.; Maa* 10:00 a m HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Paaor Sally C. Keller. Director Christian Education Thursday. May 25 — Ascension Day. 100 p.m. Mcudcrs meet for annual yard work. Bring your rake*, knee pad*, edgers etc.! Fri­ day. May 26 - 6:00 p.m. Mender* Dinner and Program •••Happy Birthday - Sally Keller”*• Satur­ day. May 27 - 7:00 p.m. Concern Group 83 meet*. Suaday. May 28 - 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Wor­ th? Service*. 9:30 service broad­ cast over WBCH AM and FM Nursery provided dnrmg both ser­ vices ID 30 fellowship and refreshment* in the dining room. 11 20 Children * Church. Monday. May 29 — Memorial Day — Office Cloned Tuesday. May 30 - 7 XX) p.m Christian Ed Committee meet* Wednesday. May 31 - 7X» p.m. Choir rehearsal GRACE LUTHERAN CHLRCH. 239 E North St . Michael Amon. Pastor Pteme 945-9414 Sunday. May 28 - 8 00 and 10:45 a m.. Ho­ ly Communion; 9:30 Church School (all age*). HS Grad. Recep­ tion after second service. 12:45 Jail Worship Thursday. May 25 IO0 Ruth Circle. 7 XX) Holy Conun Ascension Day. 800 AA. Saturday. May 27 - 10:00 CaKchumcaate 4. 8 00 NA. Tues­ day. May 30 - 7 00 Evangeliim Comm Wednesday. May 31 10:00 Wordwatchers. 11:30 Holy Comm Lunch HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHI RCH. corner of Green and Church street*. Dr. Bufiord W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Chrattaa Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floor* Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m Thursday. May 25 - U M Women hosting Thomappk Manor Birthday Party; Chancel Choir. 7 30 p m Suaday. May 28 - Sunday School Farewrll Parly combined with coffee fellowship starting 10 00 am.. Worship 11:00 a.m — Junior Church following C hildren » Story for age* 5 thru 8. Fish Bowl Offer­ ing for Hunger. Recognition of Sundav School Teacher* and Sup­ port Staff Wednesday*. Family Church Night — Prepared light meal. 6 00 p m . Bible Study and Activnies for Kid*. 6 45 p.m . First Wednesday of month n Game Night far all age* Thursday. June I - Parent* Baptism Class 7X» p.m. Friday. June 2 - Mtssxrn Com­ mittee Bake Sale al National Bank of Hastings starting al 9 00 am; Red Cross BIoikI Drive. 1:00 to 6:45 p.m in Fellowship Hall Sun­ day. June 4 — Sammer Schedule starts: Worship 9 30 *.m.. mchaling Junior Church for age* 5 thru 8. Recogmtaon of Graduate* — Reception foe new number* and confirnMnd* — bapnim*. Coffee Fellowship. 10 30 a m Dedication of I Oth Habiiai for Humanity House at Cloverdale 3:00 p.m . Youth Fellowship 5 30 p.m SUPPORT GROUPS- V.l P t (Visually Im­ paired Person*) 9 30 a m first Fri­ day of month September thru May. Narcotics Anonymous 12 00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8 00 p m Thursday*. Al-Anou 12 30 p m Wednesday*. Co­ Dependent* Anonymous 7 30 p m. Thursday*, and 9 00 a m Satur­ day* Tops No 338 — 9:15 a m. Thursday*. Alcoholics Anonymous 4 00 p m. Wednesday* Joel W. Howell MIDDLEVILLE - Clarence C. LaBin, 76, of Middleville, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 1995 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. He was born on July 19,1918 at Spun Town­ ship, the son of Charles and Pauline (Peltier) LaBin. He was raised in Michigamme and attended school there. He was a World War II Veteran He was married to Evelyn M. Van Deusen on April 27,1946 at Michigamme. They moved to NASHVILLE - Adolph Douse Jr., 85, of Nashville passed away on Thursday. May 18, 1995 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland. Florida. He was bora on September 16, 1909 in Nashville, the son of Adolph and Theresa (Himmler) Douse. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1927 and from Fems Sate College in 1932 with a Pharmacy Degree. He owned and operated “Douse Renal! Drag Store" in Nashville for many years and started working there in 1927. Mr. Douse married Rose Laeder on July 9. 1944. She preceded him in death on March 7, 1987. He was a member of the Nashville Masonic Lodge, the Nashville United Methodist Church, the Nashville Village Council and served as Village President, the Nashville School Board, the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, the Nashville Lions Club, and be received the Golden Eagle Award for 50 years as a Pharmacist He and his wife retired in Lakeland. Florida and he belonged to the ShufOeboard Club there. He also enjoyed playing golf and be especially loved his grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Barbara; sister Mildred Cuthbert; and an infant brother, Rudolph Douse. He is survived by his sons, Kermit (Debbe) Douse of Lansing and Steven (Karen) Douse of Brentwood. Tennessee; grandchildren, Justin, Marina, Katherine, and Christopher, sisters, Theresa (Harold) Voelker of St Petersburg, Florida, Agnes Cast cf Lake Odessa, and Pauline (Carl) Lehman of Bellevue; brother, Kenneth Douse of Char octe; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held at the Nashville United Methodist Church with Reverend James Hynes officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church. I SaOy Ann Mills| DELTON - Sally Ann Mills, 55, of Delton, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 1995 following a short illness. She was bora on October 11,1939 in Kala­ mazoo, the daughter of Frederick and Rosem­ ary Mertz. Sally was employed at First of America from 1975 to 1994. In 1983 she was made Branch Manager and promoted to Assistant Vice­ President. Sally retired in October of 1994. She was very active in civic affairs in the Delton community, she was a Delton Kellogg School Board member from 1984 to 1988; Board Member of the Tbornapple Ans Coun­ cil; an organizer for the Delton Founders Weekend; member of the Delton Area Cham­ ber of Commerce; J. A. Chapter in Battle Creek and wu Secretary-Treasurer of the Bernard Historical Society. Sally loved her family, the out-of-doors, wu a painter and gained glass matfer artist. She wu married to Jack Mills in 1958, who survives; also children, Linda and Bob Kuiper, Shelly and Greg Heuser, Jack Mills, Jr. and Rebecca all of Kalamazoo, Patricia and John Kandlcr of Comstock; eight grandchildren. Cremation has taken place at her request and there will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass to be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at StAmbrose Church in Delton with Father Michael Hazzard celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to Bernard Historical Society Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. SyhnaA. (Babcock) Woods BELLEVUE - Sylvia A. (Babcock) Woods, 90, of Bellevue, passed away on Thursday. May 11, 1995 ar her home in Bellevue. She wu born on February 26, 1905 in Barry County, the daughter of Hirman Babcock and Avis (Conklin) Babcock. She attended 1-2 years at Bullis School and the next 6 yean at Burris Schcol in Johnstown Township. She had been in failing health since 1990. She married Allen W. Woods on June 29, 1924 in Battle Creek. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1990. She had been a homemaker for all of her life. She had a winter home with her husband in Naples, Florida for over 35 yean. Mrs. Woods attended the Assyria Bible Church. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She is survived by two sons, Morris H. Woods of Bellevue and Ward C. Woods of Naples, Florida; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three great great­ grandchildren; sister, Geneva Hawkins of Hastings; brother, Lewis Babcock of Delton. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, May 16, 1995 at Bachman Hebbie Funeral Chapel withe Reverend Dr. Kingery Clingenpeel of lhe Central Christian Church officiating. Burial was held in Bedford Cemetery in Bedford Memorial cotinbutioos may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice Care Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebbie Funeral Service in Battle Creek. Min Frances M. Johnson HASTINGS - Miss Frances M. Johnson, 52, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 1995 at her residence. She wu bora oo November 23, 1942 at Roscommon, the daughter of Walter ft Muriel (Nixon) Johnson. She was raised in Roscommon nd attended schools there. She graduated from GerrishHiggins High School in 1960. She then went on to attend Central Michigan University. Miss Johnson wu employed in banking all her working life including; Roscommon State Bank, Grand Rapids Union Bank ft Trost Company, coming to Hutings in 1988 and the National Bank of Hastings where she wu currently serving u Vice President-Cashier of the Dank. She wu a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church, Member ft Past State Presi­ dent of Financial Women International, Member ft Past President Hastings Exchange Club, Put President Barry County YMCA. Member ft Past President Thornapple Bicycle Club. Fran lived each day of her life to the fullest and enjoyed her many hobbies, sports and countless friends. She shall be fondly remem­ bered u a hero who fought a courageous battle with her illness. The family extends their appreciation and heartfelt thanks to each and every person who extended their support through the lovely flowers, cards, visits and calls. She wu preceded in death by her father and a sitter, Jeanne Johnson. She is survived by her mother, Muriel John­ son of Grand Rapids; sister & husband, Janet ft Frank Murphy of Grand Rapids; three bothers and wives, Walter ft Diane Johnson of Saline, Gunnard ft Anne Johnson of Haslett, Raymond ft Judy Johnson of St Augustine, Florida; 13 nieces and nephews; special friends, Linda K. Larion, Jerry & Cindy Wilson. Funeral Services were held Saiurday May 20, 1995 at the Wren Funeral Home with Dr. BufTord W. Coe officiating Burial wu at Higgins Township Cemetery in Roscommon. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County YMCA or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Harlan L. Middaugh | LAKE ODESSA - Harlan L Middaugh, 86, of Lake Odessa passed away on Sunday, May 21, 1995 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids He wu bora on April 9, 1909 in Woodbury, the son of Abraham and Flora (Shade) Middaugh. He attended school in Odessa Center and married Esxia KnotL She preceded him in death on November 3, 1987. Mr. Middaugh wu employed from 1947 to 1950 at Oldsmobile in Lansing and owned and operated a service station in Lake Odessa for 35 years. Also preceding him in death were one brother, Ezra; one sister, Velma Johnson and a great granddaughter. Sarah. Surviving are two sons, Harlan Middaugh of Lake Odessa and LaVera Middaugh of Arizo­ na; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren. Private Funeral Services will be held at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. BATTLE CREEK - Joel W. Howell, 71, of Battle Creek, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 1995 at Battle Creek Health System/ Community Site after a brief illness. He wu bom on November 30, 1923 in Grand Rapids, the son of Daniel W. & Charlot­ te A. (Anderson) Howell. As a small child he moved to Middleville where he graduated from Middleville High School in 1941. During World War II he served four years overseas, including the South Pacif­ ic, with the United Stales Navy aboard the U.S.S. Washington. After World War II he came back to Battle Creek, moving to Hastings in 1951 where he lived until moving back to Battle Creek where he resided the put 13 yean, wintering in Green Valley, Arizona the past ten winters. Mr. Howell retired u the office manager from Michigan Bell Telephone** Hutings Office at age 55 after 37 years of service, liavtng served in many petitions over the yean. He wu a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and attended Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. He formerly played du Bau Viola in the Grand Rapids and Battle Creek Symphony, and for a local dance band. He enjoyed square dancing and wu a member of lhe Fountain City Square. His other hobbies and interests have included golfing, bowling, fishing playing cards & games, music, and traveling. He wu formerly a licensed pilot and enjoyed Hying small planes. He wu married on May IS. 1942 to hia first wife the former Dona Delee Rockwell, wto preceded him in death on August 23,1981. He then married the former Shirley G (Mott) Handy-Howell on June 12, 1982. He wu also preceded in death by a brother at birth and three brothers, Paul, Robert & Ernest Howell; a sister, Ruth Hawley. He is survived by his second wife, Shirley; daughters, Sharolyn J. Gonzalez and Susan M. Howell both of Holt, Julie A Blake of Eaton Rapids, Lori J. Armstead of Newport News, Virginia; ions, Marvin J. Howell of Grapevine, Texas Steven D. Howell of Brighton; step­ daughter, Ellen K. Lipscomb of Deuborn Heights; 16 grandchildren; 3 step­ grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brothers, Rsymond Howell of Birmingham. Herbert Howell of Shelbyville, Roger Howell of Newago; sisters Faith Miner of Hastings. Loretta Taylor of Renton, Washington Funeral Services were held on Saturday May 20, 1995 at the Farley-Estes Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. James M. Gysel of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church officiating. Burial wu in Interment Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Chapel Hill United Mettodia Church, Arthri­ tis Fmindarinn or the American Cancer Society Arrangements were made by the FarieyEstea Funeral Home in Battle Creek. BATTLE CREEK - Luann Rae Butcher, 52, of Battle Creek passed away oo Monday, May 22, 1995 at her home. She wu born on May 2. 1943, the daughter of Vernon and Juanita (Woodward) Sherrod. She attended W. K Kellogg School Mrs. Butcher owned and operated with her husband Dick, Butcher-Sherrod Refuse Service since 1962. She wu s member of Prudence-Nobles Chapter 1366 OE.S.. Delton Moose Lodge, Hickory Corners American Legion Auxiliary. I n«nn loved reading, r*mpingj w*trying family sports, spending time with loved ones, mushroom hunting, antique* raising *nim*l< and found good in all people. She wu married to Richard Butcher on August 1, 1959. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Juanita Sherrod. Surviving are her husband, Richard; child­ ren, Tom and Cindy Butcher of Richland, Tim and Angie Butcher of Battle C.eek, Jason Butcher at home, Tammy and Spencer Holwerda of Battle Creek, Denna and Dave Miller of Battle Creek; six grandsons, ioshua, Brandon, Mitchell, Nathan, Logan and Eric; one sister, Donna Mellen of Yankee Springs, one brother, Vernon Sherrod of Portage; many nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be held oo Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the East Hickory Corners Cemetery with Pastor Keith Rodriguez officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Hom? in Delton. I EdwardJ. Young | HASTINGS - Edward J. Young. 68, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Friday, May 19,1995 at his residence. He wu born on December 29,1926 in Grand Rapids, the son of William and Mary (Hoover) Young. He wu raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended St. Alpbonsus School and Creston High School. He was a United States Navy Veteran of World War D. He wu married to Mary E Ronan on September 6, 1947. Mr. Young wu employed u a Machinist of the Amerikam Company in Grand Rapids for several years, retiring in 1989. He moved to his present home from Grand Rapids in 1989. Survivor: *re his wife, Mary; four daughters, Susan atd Wayne Clow of Delton. Kathy and Tony Mojica, Marilyn and Jack Garrison and Patricia Collins all of Grand Rapids; two sons, Bill and Robyn Young and Jim and Fkm Young all of Grand Rapids; 13 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Monday at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial wu at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphysema Foundation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 25, 1995 — Page 7 Exchange ‘Citizens of the Month’ named Glenn and Shem Taggart of Freeport are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Aimee, to Jack Posthumus. also of Freeport. A June 10 wedding is planned at Grace Wesleyan Church. Card shower slated for Loren Wilkins There will be a birthday card shower for Loren E Wilkma who will celebrate his 91st birthday on Friday. May 26. 1995. Loren is now at home after three weeks of itormivc care at Pennock and Blodgett Hoapitals. He now has a pacemaker. He would lore hearing from you. Please send a card lo 360 W. Woodlawn Are.. Apt. D. Hastings. Ml 49058. by Catherine Lucas 1 After lunch, they were guests of the bank at the Icma theater, where they saw a movie about an ape. Alice Morrow said it was The ladies were Alice Morrow. Marguerite Dick. Edna Wise. Edna Crothers, Marge Vroman. Betty Hines. Annemane Othmer. Joan Brownfield and Ellen Miller Several members of the Lakewood United Methodist Keen-A gers club traveled to Battle Creek and had lunch at Clara's Restaurant at tbe depot last week. The annual Woodland School alumni ban­ quet was held at the school Saturday evening. The meal of turkey, ham, baked potatoes with sour cream, rolls, salad, sweet com and sherbet wt served by Lakewood Area Habitat for Humanity volunteers Steve Barnum was the outgoing president of the organization. Next year's executive committee will be Harold Brown. Marjorie Mohrhardt. Jim Shank. Jean Chase. Tom Niethamer. Ardath Knapp and Joyce Weinbrecht The 50-year class of 1945 was honored and a response was given by Virginia Varney Decker. The 1960 class was also honored by Mahon Brown VanMeter The memomim Northeastern Elementary students who have been named Exchange Club Citizens o? the Month for Msy Include (from left) Kristie Krebs, Janna Jackson and Carol Radke, with teacher Don Schlls. I Curt Allen uses a Bible to try to fend off tbe "evil" advances of Dale Hicks during the Living Stones' performance at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Last week when I told about the mother­ daughter events. I neglected to mention that the Grandmother's Response, Mother's Response and Daughters Response had been given by a four-generation group. Alma Kruger, Alice Kruger Martin and Rhonda Martin nokiing ner oaugmer, victoria, Known as "Torie." On Friday. I was driving through Lake Odeasa and discovered a crew of alternative education students under the direction of Buf­ fy Baitinger, who is their teacher, planting petunias in the village park along M-50 (Jor­ dan Lake Street). Lynda Cobb told me this is part of •'Project Flower Power.” The project is sponsored by the Revitalization Committee of the Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce. We win all enjoy the flowering petunias every time we drive ’o or through Lake Odessa again this summci Brian Stowell, the youngest son of Roger and Nancy Stowell, came lo the library Saturoay ano neipeo roc an Dour. Nine members of the Wcodland Woman's Study Club car pooled to Paua last Wednes­ day to enjoy a lunch of chicken cooked with broccoli and mushrooms with rice, cooked carrots and a fruit dessert al the loma County National Bank Classic Chib's May luncheon' Sam Cary Is the St. Rose School sixth-grader who earned Citizen of t'ie Month honors for Msy. He Is chown with teacher Diane Brighton. Pauline Biker will celebrate her Mkh birthdiy on May 27. 1995. There will be >n open home given in her honor at the Pint Church of the Nazarene, at 12866 Beadle Lake Rd The open home will be given by her children. Louise and Delos Brunner. Silver Springs Ha., Mary Jane and Paul Coy. Sall Laix City, Utah, Cart and Janet Baker, Hastinp. Mi. Charles and Sandra Baker Bal Ik Creek. Mi. Pauline worked al Post Cereals in Bank Creek for 31 years, her husband. Willard Baker, passed away in 1974. She has 15 grandchildren. 27 great grand­ children and two great great grandchildren. The open house will be from 2 to4 p.m. No gifts please ttlVoodland NEWS: I The May Exchange Club of Hastings' "Citizens of the Month” from Cen­ tral Elementary School are (from left) Kevin Hendrix, Cara Stevens and Jen­ ny Jenkins, with teacher David Freitas. Pauline Baker to mark 80th Taggart-Posthumus plan to wed June 10 was read by Jerry Bates I have received a note from the Rev. Brian AUbright saying that a "March for Jesus” will be held in Woodbury Saturday. May 27. Christians in Woodbury are expected to join millions of believers around tbe world in the annual march. Any interested are invited to join the celebration. An informational meeting was held Sunday. May 21, at the Woodbury United Brethren Church. Attendance al the meeting was not mandatory for participation in the march. The march will begin at 9 a.m. at the Woodbury Church. People are urged to dress according to the outside weather. "The March for Jesus is a call for Christians to unite and take the joy of knowing Jesus beyond the church walls and into the streets with praise and prayer." Allbnght continued. "We want to reintroduce the real church, the body of Jesus Christ — a joyful company of people, full of life, color and diversity, with a relevant message for todays world.” Organizers said the March for Jesus move­ ment began in London, England in 1987 through Icthus Christian Fellowship with a march of 15,000 people. The simple purpose of the march caused it to spread quickly throughout the world. Last year's march brought 10 million Christians to the streets of more than a thousand cities all over ths world. For more information, call the Rev Brian Allbnght at 374-7887. Saturday was a work day at the Lake Odessa Depot. I stopped by to see who was doing what and found Tom Pickens busy cleaning the intenor of the depot. The buntings later were pv> up for the sum­ mer. petunias were planted in the front flower beds, and the interior was prepared for painting Fred Slater was treated for a medical pro­ blem last week and was still recovenng when I saw him on Sunday. The senior high group at Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a paper drive May 27 through June II. A truck will be parked at the cast etd of the church and anyone can drop off bundled or bagged newspapers or bundled magazines separately For pickup, call 367-4442 or 367-4842. The truck will be staffed Saturday mornings between 9 a.m. and noon. Proceeds will go to the senior high youth mission trip to Ten­ nessee this summer The animal Memorial Day service will be WOODLAND NEWS cont. page 10 Hastings Exchange Club Citizens of the Month at Southeastern Elemen­ tary are (front, from left) Darrell Barnum, Jessica Shellenbarger, Matt Sclba, (back from left) Nick Hawkins and teacher Jane Merritt. Missing Is Brenda Westfall. Legal Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE BALE Dofoult ho* occurred in th< condition* of o mor­ tgage mode by Terry A. Thortogtor and Julie D. Thor ington. husband and wife. mor gogor. to the State Bank of Caledonia. a Mkhigai banking corporutton of 677 E. Moto St.. Cafedc ria. Ml 49316. mortgagee, by a mortgage dotoe. February It. 1994. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on March 4, 1*94. to liber 599. page 01. Because of said default, the mortgagee ho* declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. A* of the date of thi* notice, there is claimed to be due. including for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of S128.562.93. and interest will continue on the principal balance of 8126.773.88 at the rote of nine (9%) percent. No surf or proceeding in law ho* been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any pari thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained to said mortgage, and the statute to such case mode and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, os provided to said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. metodtog attorneys' fees allowed by low. and all taxes and insurance promtoms paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will bo torodorsd by sole of the mortgaged promises at public safe to the highest bidder at the East door of the B jrry County Courthouse Hostings. Michigan, on '.hursdoy. Juno B. 1995 at 2:00 p.m. The promises covered by so»d mortgage ore situated to Yankee Springs Township. Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, and are described as follows That port of the Northwest Quarter. Section 5. Town 3 North. Rango 10 West, Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan, described os: Beginning at the West One-Quarter comer of said Serttor. thence North 00’28'28 West 423.45 feet along the West Itoo of said Northwest Quarter; thence North 8T31 -32" East 883 59 feet to the West line of the Plot of Lindbergh Pork; thence South 49*00 00 West 148.30 feet along the West line of said Plat: thence South 01 WOO East 320.00 feet along the West line of sod Plat to the South line of said Northwest Quarter, thence South 89W00 West 773.B3 feet along the South line of said Nor­ thwest Quarter to the PLACE OF BEGINNING SUB JECT TO highway right of way over the West 33 feet thereof. and commonly known a* 1546 Payne Lake Rd.. Middleville. Michigan. Notice is further given that the length ol the redemption per.od will be one year from the dote of 5 ole Doted April 28. 1995 TWOMEY MAGGINI. PIC Attorney* for State Bonk of Caledonia By. David Schoolenberg 212 Water* Building Grand Rapid* Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (6/1) Citizen of the Month for May at Pleasantvlew Elementary Is Kelly Droll, with teacher Eleanor Vonk. the Student of the Month awards for May are (from, from left) Jennifer Hodges, Libby Gibbons, (back) Ben Bowman and Heather Heath. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF ENGLEWOOD DRIVE Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing In the City Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, June 12, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. to hear objections or comments on the vacation of the following: Englewood Drive between Lincoln Street and Charles Street. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objections may be tiled with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk ol the City ol Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, or call TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777 A map ol said street Is shown below: �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 25, 1995 Do you have any ideas. Ann. oo how we might motivate these two? We love and care about our son and his little family, and we do want to help without being intrusive. [LEGAL NOTICES: MM MMBFW -L_____________________________ : Concerned Mother tai-Law In Pa. SHOOT FOIKCLOSMIC MOTICf BAMtY COUNTY MORTGAGE SALE — Default bos been mode in the condition* ol a mortgage mode by GENE C. ZANDt. A SMGLE MAH to RRST OF AMERICA BANK MICHIGAN. H.A THE UNITED STATES Of AMERICA Mortgnfs s. dated August 2. 1990. and re-recorded on April 17. 1995. in liber 428. on page 407. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Michigan. on which mortgage there H claimed to be due at the date hereof the turn of seventy throe thousand one hundred sixty Ihm and 71 /IX Dollar. ($73.165 71) including interest at 8.625% per annum, with ad Justabfo rote rider. Under tho power of .ole contained In said mor­ tgage and tho statute in wch com made ond ap­ proved. notice ie hereby given that Mid mortgage wdl bo foredoeed by a sofo of the mortgaged premise., or tome part of them, at public venduo, at the tarry County Courthouse. Hasting*. Ml at 11:00 a.m. on Juno 15. 1895. Said premise* are situated in TOWNSHIP Of JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: SMvMd * *• Township ol JohmMon. iorry Copnty. Michigan T1w» pwl •< Hw to.1 IZX**«So«*w*l IZ4* S*M*> I*. Town 1 Her*. Rang* • West, dpscribwl ■K C*wunring * *• cnntw ol sold Snctton It: Rwno Sov* 1117 .M ** along *. Hor* one tou* IZ4 Rm * «W S*w*< io *• Sovrtwrfv :*• * . pnwm Rood Hwnco Sou* WSV w«i along *• Sourtwrty Un. •! 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Bongo B W*t. *onco Sou* 30X9.71 to* dong *• Nor* ond Sou* IZ4 * *M Seaton tor place * beginning, thence Sou* Mil' We*. 74171 to* dong the Northerly line * o prtvote rood to *o Nor* Uno * "We* Beech.- according to *• recorded Mot there*, thence Nor* BP4TX- tat. 41.40 to* otong tho Nor* Uno * raid M*; thence Mir tat along lhe Southerly Uno * to* prtvote rood to the North ond Sou* 1Z4 Uno: thence Nor* along Mid 1Z4 Uno to *o ptoco * beginning ALSO. Commencing * *e cantor *M* Section I *:*oneo Sou* MBS 71 to* vang the Nor* ond Sou* IZ4 Uno * *Md SocMon to *. Northerly Uno * a prtvote roan: thence Sou* Mir Wo*. 154 41 to* along *. Itorthmly Bee * to* ph* rood: thence North SUB" tort, in .11 to* to the true ploco * bogtontog: and runt*a*O Sou* Mir Wo*. 170.00 U* *once North SlWWrnt. IM 00 to*, thence Nor* Wil Bo*. 170.00 toot: thence Sou* SIW tat. IM 00 to*, to *o piece * hog*n*g The rottompHon period th*1 bo 6 mon*. trom *• date * wch tato. unto* dotorminod Wonder •d In accordonco ert* I tad d00.M4l(o> * -hid. OOM *o redomgMon period th*1 bo M doyl hom *o dote * torch tato. ATTORNrr FOR Mortoog* Rohdrt A Tr*n*n and Aseociot*. F.C. * - *a wooawara u/ -. - * ryrri «vwnuu Awwests* 4Ui aovTn MORTGAGE SALE — Dafoult hat baun made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by: Paul F. Gerbort and Cynthia E Gmbasi to Michigan National Bank, a Notional Banking Association. Mortgagee doted June 19. 1991. and recorded on June 26. 1991, in Liber 511. on page 652. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by sold mortgage to Norwest Mortgage. Inc., by on assignment dated Sept. X. 1994. and recorded on April 3. 1995, in Liber 637, on Page 677. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date thereof the sum of Ninety Six Thousand Six Hundred Twelve and 41/100 Dollars (096.612.41) Mduthng Interest at 9.625% per annum Under tbe power of safe contained in said mor tgoge and the statute in such cose mode and pro vided. nofko Is hereby given that Mid mortgage will be foreclosed by a Mie of the mortgaged premises, or Mme part of them, at public vendue, at tbe Borry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 2:00 p.m. on June 22. 1995. Said premisos ore situated In Township of Yankee Springs. Borry County. Mkhigon. and are deocribod os; Beginning at tho center of Section 15. Town 3 North. Range 10 Woot; thence South 0 degrees 26 minutes 40 seconds East of the North and South I /4 of said Section 907.55 feet: thence North 09 degrees 42 minutes 57 seconds Woot 441.44 feet; thence North 0 degrees 25 minutes 50 seconds Woet 907.55 foot of the East and West 1/4 lino of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 57 seconds East on said East and Woet 1/4 Uno 441.40 feet to lhe Place of Beginning Together with the Right of Ingress and Egress over a 66 foot wide strip of land. The Center line being described os follows Commencing at tho South 1/4 post of Section 15 Town 3 North, Rango 10 West; thence North 90 degress 00 minutes west of the South sec­ tion Lino 331.59 feet to the ploco of beginning ol sold Easement; thence tho Center Uno of sold easement runt North 0 degrees 26 minutes 03 seconds Woet 660.0 foot; thence North 90 dogroes 00 minutes West 226.52 foot, thence North 48 degrees 33 minutes 24 seconds East 148.77 feet; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 57 seconds West 444.78 feet to the Point of Ending of said Blame men, too Dear Ana Landen: This is for all those men who write to you and complain that women don't want men who treat them well. Wake up! If a woman seeks out or returns to a man who abuses her. physically or other­ wise. it means she has a problem. If a man is repeatedly attracted to women who are abusive and/or unfaithful, it means he has a problem. Women who allow themselves to be mistreated by men do so because they Lack self-esteem and are afraid of being alone. They believe if they can change themselves and be good enough or pretty enough, the man will love them and stick around. And now. Ann. why do men keep finding women who will abuse them? Has it ever oc­ curred to these men that they are also screwed up? Both males and females who find themselves repeatedly in punishing and unrewarding relationships suffer from low self-esteem — Fort Worth. Texas. Dear Fort Worth: Thanks for the assist. You are right on. Invariably when a relation­ ship hits the rocks, the women asks herself, "What did I do wrong?” I’m pleased to print a letter that points out that in some failed couplings, it is the man who was self­ destructive in the relationship. You are right — these men need to examine the pattern with a professional counselor. Thanking teachers Dear Ami Leader.: You've printed many cohmm about teachers, and they made me think about bow lucky my children have been bus year. We live in California, were public schools are really hurting financally. but every morning, my son is excited lo go to He has a wonderful teacher who spends countless hours after school and on weekends preparing for his education. I know she spends hundreds of dollars of her own money to enrich his education — I can see it when I visit his room and notice all the things she provides that the school district doesn't. 1 was trying to think of some way to thank you at the end of the school year, so I called my sister, who teaches in another city. She told me to skip the coffee mugs and key chains that say “teacher" oo them. Mom teachers have collected a closet full of them. But she gave me some terrific ideas. I hope you have room for them: 1. Write the teacher a thank-you letter, and then send a copy to the principal, the superintendent and members of the school board. (They may not have any idea of the ef­ forts pot out by their teachers ) 2. Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper. Lots of people in the conununity only hear the negatives. 3. Give a gift certificate to a bookstore. (Chances are it will go toward buying books for the classroom.) 4. Give a classroom donation. In Califor­ nia, as in other states, many teachers are buy­ ing basic supples, such as paper and pencils, out of their own pockets. I'm sure parents can think of other ideas, and I’U bet there are teachers out there who will remember these special thank-yous, which will mean a lot to mem. — A Grateful Parent in San Jose. Calif. Dear San Jose: Thanks for a letter that a large number of teachers will be happy to see. I hope it makes a dent. MORTGAGE SALE — Defouh hoe occurred In a Atortgogo made by Kenneth E. Gohrman. a single man. and Tina M. Swanson, a single woman, lo Omni Family Credit Union, on February 5. 1991, recorded on February 19. 1991 in Libor 511. page 930. Barry County Records. No proceedings hove been instituted to recover any part of tho debt, which there is novr due thereon $10,584.74. Tho Mortgage will be foreclosed by a Saia of tno property, at pubfk auction to lhe highest bider, for cash, on Friday. Juno 2. 1995 at 2.-00 p.m. at the East front door of tho Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Mkhigon. The property will bo said to pay tho amount then due on tho Mor­ tgage. together with interest at 11.5 percent, legal costs, attorney fees, and oIm any taxes or In­ surance that the Mortgagee pays before the sale. The property is located in tho Township o‘ Johnston, County of Barry. Michigan, and is Commencing at the West 1/8 post on tho South side of Section 22. thence North 29 rods for the place of beginning, thence North on tho Woet I /B line 22 rods to the center of Highway M-37. thence Easterly and Southerly along tho center of said Highway to a point directly East of the point of 1*1 toiLi j *tust *v m* pom I or V * i^ v-, ■ rii eogmnmg Section 22. Town 1 North. Range 8 Woet. During the six (6) months immediately following the safe, tho property may bo redeemed. April 27. 1995 John D Bradshaw (P39813) Attorney for Mortgagee John D. Bradshaw. P.C. 350 East Michigan Ave.. Suite 125 P.O. Box 50431 Barry. Ml 49005 (616)373-4400 (5/25) Attention Business Owners: (Remember with a special Congratulations Student Advertisement in the 1995 Graduation issue of the: • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Hastings Banner Call one of our sales representatives today at... (616) 945-9554 Don't miss this special opportunity to honor your graduate! LEGAL NOTICES NOTKS OF FOMCLOSUME SA1X MORTGAGE SALE — DofouH ha* occurred to a Mortgage made by Harold H. Miller, a tingle man. to Pamela Miller an July 15. 1992. recorded on March 2. 1995 in Liber ^5. Page 845. Barry County Record*. Kj proceeding* have been Instituted to recover any part of tho debt, which there I* now duo thereon the principal turn of S27.B63.50. The Mortgage will bo foreclosed by a mIo of tho property, at publk auction to tho higheet bidder, lor cash, on Thursday, Juno 8, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. focal time, at tho East front door of tho Barry Coun­ ty Building, in the City of Hotting*. Michigan Tho property will bo »oM to pay tho amount then due on tho Mortgage, together with intore** at 5 per­ cent, legal cost*, attorney* foe*, and afoo any taxe* or insurance that the Mortgagee pay* before tho Sofo. The property I* located in tho Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. State of Mkhigon. ana t* aetenoea a*. A parcel ol fond in the Northwe** one-quarter of the Southeast ono-querter of Section 17; beginning at a point on tho centerline of Lindsey Rood whkh lie* duo West 440.68 feet and South II degress 50'30" West 901.93 foot from tho Eost one-quarter post of said Section 17; thence South 11 degrees S0X~ West 224.81 feet; thence South B9 degrees 51X" West 619.67 foot; thence North 1 degree 47X” West 220.00 foot; thence North 89 degree* 51X" East 672.68 feet to tho point of beginning. During the one (1) year Immediately following the Sate tho property may bo redeemed. FAMELA MILLER By Rkhord C. Walsh Attorney for Mortgagee WALSH 8 WALSH. P.C IX W. Cedar Street Kalamazoo. Mkhigon 49C07 Telephone (616) 382-36*0 Dated: April X. 1995 (5/25) xorraAoc fcnkclomnk sal* MORTGAGE SALE — Default ha* boon made In the conditions of a mortgage mode by Jon C. Brust and Foggy J. Brust. husbond ond wife to Water­ field Financial Corporation, on Indiana Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee, doted September 20. 1991 ond recorded on September 24. 1991, in Liber 523, on page 914. Barry County record*. Michigan, ond assigned by soxl Mortgage to UNION FEDERAL SAW4GS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS by an OMignment dated September 20. 1991. ond recorded on September 24. 1991. in Liber 523. on page 919. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of SEVENTY SIX THOUSAND NINE HUN DRED SEVENTY SEVEN DOLLARS ond 63 CENTS ($76,977.63). inefudtng interest at 8.500% per annum. Under tbe power of sofo contained in said mor tgoge and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided notice it hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sofo of the mortgaged premise*, or some pan of them, at public vendue, at th* Borry County Courthouse In Hosting*. Michigan at 11:00 a.m. o'clock on Thursday. June 15. 1995. Said premise* ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Mkhigon. ond ore described Lot* 119 and 120 of Foir Lake Pork Annex. occor drng to th* recorded plot thereof os recorded m liber 4 of Plat* Page 63. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dot* of such sofo. unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in whkh cos* rhe redemption period shall be X days from th* date of such sal* Doted: May 4. 1995 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF INDIANA POL IS Trott ond Trott. P.C. Attorneys ond Counselors 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite XI Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File P950416I4 (5/25) Back to basics I andrrs: I’d like to say something to all the bellyachen out there who claim to be unhappy became they are working so hard that they never see their families. Yet they are worried that their families will not be happy if they can’t afford the "good things in life." I hive a new. flash for the overworked and miaundentood: The really good thinp in life are tbe relaiioruhipt one create, and nouruhea, especially within the family. Have we become ao apiritually and morally bankrupt, praying to the Air Jordan/Nimendo/Gucci goda that we brrt km our way? What are we leaching our children? I'm nm a granola-axing tree hugger I am a woman who, after 15 yean, gave up a lucrative poutiou with corporate America for the thing, in life that really matter. I am bieaaed with a wonder fol marriage to my childhood sweetheart, two heahhy children and two hef­ ty mortgage* How do we do it? We spend a lot ot time together as a family, and therefore, our kids do not need Sega, Nike and the like. We do things outdoors and go to free events at the local museums and parks Our happtnert is not connected to material things but to each other. Children will not complain about not having the lateM Power Ranger if they have a mom and dad who spend time with them and show them bow to find joy in the simple things in life. TruM me. I know. Dear Ann Bteed ia Cailforata Dear CaUfornia: Thank you for a letter No home cooking Dear Ann Landen: My too and daughter­ Nonet OF F0NCCL0SUM SA1X Dear Pa.: It's difficult to "teach" your son and daughter-in-law. who are 3,000 miles away, but I hope you will make an effort. Send several simple recipes and a couple of good cookbooks. Surely, both of them are aware that eating out and buying prepared and boxed food is not only expensive but unheaitfay and somewhat tiresome. in-law Uvr 3,000 miles away, ao we don't tee them often Even though they have been mar­ ried nine yean, neither of them haa learned to cook a decent meal. My dngMer-in-law is overweight and has high blood pressure. My too has similar health problems. I believe that they would benefit greatly by cooking their own food innead of eating prepared froten or boxed meals. They would save money, loo. They have two young children aad are on a limited budget. Whenever we visit them, we eut all our meals in restaurants (even breakfast) because they “don’t cook at home." I know my daughter-in-law appreciates us - we are her only famBy now - but I caa’t understand why ehc won’t even try to prepare a meal. She knows I’m stubborn about eating "right,” but I’m not a gourmet cook - I like simple food. Two precious gifts from God, bora in the warmth of our home with the loving hands of midwives Linda Healey and Kathi Mulder, on May lM to Dale and Vi Workman of Hastings. Son, Devin Raymond Jay at 5:34 a.m., weighing 5 lbs., 12ozs. and 18M inches long. Daughter. Olivia Kay at 5:55 a.m.. weighing 5 lbs.. lOozs. and 19 inches long. Also - greeted by sidlings Stacy. Jeremy. Miranda and Desiree. GIRL, Victoria Susan, bora May 4. 1995 at 10:27 p.m. to Joseph and Jennifer Januszewski of Laurel. MD, weighing 6 lbs., 12 ozs. and 2016 inches long. Grandparents are Loa and Sue Ketchum of Lake Odessa. Marie Lasinski of PA, and Joseph Januszewski of Washington. Great­ grandparents are Beverly Ketchum and Keith and Priscilla Hampel of Lake Odessa and Josephine Rusesvage of PA. Great great­ grandparents are Marion Hampel of Lake Odessa and Edith Ketchum of Woodland. GIRL, Jeffrey N. and Beth (Heald) Beebe an­ nounce the birth of their daughter Mariah Elizabeth, bom May 6, 1995 at St. Joseph Grads will love Superstar Bear-a class act! Stuffed but not stuffy. Superstar Bear wears a gold-tasseled mortarboard and sits 10" high. He’s sure to capture the heart of your pet grad! Cinder Pharmacy & HALLMARK SHOP 110 W. Stats St.. Hastings • 945-8551 OPEN Hon.-Thur*. B7. Fft. M. SX B5X that brings ns back to the basics and speaks io the values we all need to think about. There’s a great deal of truth in what you have written, and I am grateful that you took the trouble to share your thoughts with my readers. Gem of the Day (Credit “The Old Safe in Virginia^*): A man is likely to mind his own business when he has something worth min­ ding. When he doesn't, he takes his mind off of his empty, meaningiess life by minding other people's business. Aa alcohol problem? Hrw can you help yoan^ar someone you love? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize h. How to Deol Wish It, How to Conquer h" will give you Ae asuwers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 115Q, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, lac. Hospital. Am Arbor. Michigan. 5Be weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces. Grandparents are Roger and Barbara Heald of Charlotte. Michigan and Sallye McLean of Nashville. Michigan. Great-grandparents are Alberta Tischer of Palm Harbor. Florida and J-ots Beebe of Meridian. Mississippi. BOY, A son was bora to Dwayne and Shelly Bagley of Ann Arbor. Liam Forbush Bagley was bora May 9, 1995 at 5:56 a.m. and weighed 9 lbs. and 21 inches long. The proud grandparents are Lorraine and Jerry Bagley of Delton. Mi. and Peg and Mar­ shall Forbush of Bryon, Mi. BOY, Todd Douglas, bora at Pennock Hospital on May 5 at t:!7 a.m. lo Jack aad Sharon Fox. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs., 12% ozs. and 22 inches long. Birth Announcement Dr. Michael and Elaine MacLeod would like to announce the birth of their son. Camden Kelly MacLeod, bora at 6:59 p.m. on May 11th. 1995 at Butterworth Hospital, weighing 8 lbs., 12 ozs. and 21V6 inches long. Camden joins brother Ryan. F13BE Shoebox Card Caddy with the purchase of 3 Shoebox cards. , j �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 25, 1995 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Middleville Revisited...50 Years later byJoyce Weinbrecht The following essay was written by Louts R. Hooper of Charlevoix, who lived in Mid* dleville 50 years ago. Mr. Hooper writes: "Around fifty years ago wc moved from my home town. Middleville. We have visited two or three limes a year since we moved away lo be nearer to my wort. "Today we are on our annual Christmas visit, ami I woke before the rest of the household and decided to go to a restaurant for breakfast. When I got downtown, no one seemed io be wanting lo serve me breakfast, so I stopped and talked with a couple of men sanding in a parking lot. I asked them if there was a restaurant open for breakfast time in town. They gave me directions to one. "When 1 was going to it. 1 was struck with the realization that Middleville has changed a lot since we left Even the resaurant building had been built since then. "As I waited for my breakfast. 1 studied the other people there, hoping that I would know some of them or at least could recognize them as being the children of someone that I knew. The only one who looked like a possibility was the waitress. When asked, she said that she was from Caledonia. "After eating I gave up on that project. paid my bill and left. I lighted my pipe and my squeaky new 75th year hit me with nostalgia The highway m front Of tbe building which should have been two lanes was now four lanes instead. I waited a long time at the light until it would let me turn down the hili. Since 1 seemed to be the only one on the street. I went slowly and tried to remember the names of the people who lived in the bouses. The houses didn't look loo different to me. 1 should have parked at the foot of the hill because many memories were stimulated there. 1 remember being marched with my class to pay my respects to a youngster who had been killed and was in his casket at his home. Tn® was the first time that death really became a reality to me. "The Central Garage on lhe right used to be a gas station and for a short time when I was young, it had been a lunch room. "My dad and 1 met a cousin of Dad's al the restaurant, and his daughter, who vas going to be in school. This man was working for the railroad and was the man in charge of building Long Bridge "On the left hand side of the street stood the blacksmith shop. 1 can remember the smithy making shoes for horses, which stood under the porch roof wasting their turn <o be shod. "Next to the blacksmith shop, which was a garage when we lived there, still stands the Congregational church, where I went to school in the basement because the new school hadn't been completed oo time for os to go there. The fifthand sixth grades met there in the basement, separated by a huge furnace. "We had the desks out of a one-room school home They were supposed to accom­ modate the two students, but I sat on the left side aad when I wrote my elbow invaded the right half and my seal mate would get angry When studying about 'personal space defense' in college I thought about this. He finally measured the desk carefully and drew a pencil line down the middle. "We had recess in the yard behind the church and all of us drank out of a spring at The Michigan Central Depot, Middleville. the comer. 1 also think about that because of the privies 1 was licensing summer camps with the sanitarian. I became educated on ground water pollution "The next thing I noticed was the Chevrolet garage I walked by on my way to school. They had a Model A Ford coupe on the lol, which 1 used to admire on my way past, but they wanted $25 for it and I thought that was too much. A few hours later, when I decided that 1 wanted to buy it. it had been sold to make a buzz rig. "After World War II. when Chevrolet an­ nounced the beginning of production of cars and offered a sign-up list, the line began at the street by the time I got there. They never did call me io say that it was my turn. 1 wonder why. "The road to the right along the river reminded me of the real street car that sat there, which had been converted into a diner. I studied the spot, but couldn't see where there was room for it and for cars to park beside it. I have not had such a good hamburg since it closed. "I remember the old bridge and the dam. Someone frequently came down the hill and ran their car up on the bridge railing, which did slant down to the ground at its beginning. 1 don't remember that anyone ever went over. The'dam was upateam from the bridge and had * wide flat lop without much water com­ ing over it. I wondered if the old dam was still under the waler. "When they built the new bridge, they built a foot bridge over the top of the old dam. A temporary bridge for cars was built just past the depot. 1 believe that 1 can remember cross­ ing the foot bridge to go to an ox roast at the other end of it. When they began serving (the ox), they would grab a slice of bread, slap a bunch of beef on it and then put another slice of bread on top of the meat end hand it to you. Then you could go and watch a hot air balloon being filled with hot air and later watch the ascension "My dentist had his office down the street. Dr. Serijan used to say. "You are a good boy," and when he said that I prepared myself Middleville, an aerial view in 1984. that whatever he was »toui to do was going to hurt like heck. "One of my favorite places when I was a kid was Frenchei Mill. I walked by it on my way to school alter the school consolidation. If it was raining hard, you could stand close to the platform and be sheltered. "We used to load some grain onto the wagon and take it down to the mill to be ground. Dad usually had to sew up some holes in the gunny sack first. I was able to stand on the platform and watch the grain go down the chute. Then I would go inside and watch the stones grind it up. This fascinat'd me. "In my adult years, when I saw the building. I would dream of starting a restaurant in it. 1 thought that it was a beautiful building and was the essence of the fanning community 1 had grown up in. I still mourn its loss, even though 1 know it was ter­ mite infested and even dangerous I was sure the resaurant would have been very suc­ cessful. How can we become so attached to a building? "Across the street was a factory that pro­ vided work for some of my family. Among the many qualifications my dad accumulated over the years was the skills of a millwright. I can remember him in a bathing suit ready to go down and repair a problem with the water wheel. 1 was rfrrid that me would never see him again. ’ ‘ ' "The railroad tracks went across Main Street by the factory and mill. It was on quite a slant, and I have seen more than one car coming down hill, hit the tracks and nearly go out of control. 1 aiF* remember a man who had a small booth to say in and who came out lo switch the tracks and to stop traffic while the train came through. 1 also remember the movie theater, which was dose enough to the tracks that you had trouble hearing what was said while the train rumbled by. "There used to be a hotel pari way up the street. This was the location of Lynd's Barber Shop, where 1 got my haiicut. Next to this there was a candy store. We used to get a bag of candy there for a penny. They had a mechanical band there which would work if you put money in it. There was a place to put your money in and a little mechanical man gave you some Chickleu or a candy bar. I don't remember which. There was one of those machines in the depot. I can't remember were we got the chocolate. The chocolate was rather bitter and this chocolate v as strange in the summer. "Gardner's Grocery Store •is across the street. Mother would send me rith a list and my cart to get the groceries. Mr. Gardner or his son would rush to the shelves to get the items as 1 would read from the list. They had a long stick with a clamp to get the items from high shelves. You didn't have much choice of brands. For instance, if you wanted baking powder and they happen to have Clabber Girl that is what you got. When the groceries were all on the counter, he would get out your charge pad and list it all down. Dad would go in and pay for it every week or two "There was a meat market down the street and when we had the money, 1 would stop in and buy a pound and one half of round steak or the same amount of hamburg. "There was a shoe repair shop across the street, and as long as you were able to wear a pair of shoes, you could take them in and get a patch oo the uppers, or new soles and heels. The new soles usually squawked when you walked and this was embarrassing. If your sole wore through and you couldn't afford to get new ones, you would cut cardboard in­ soles and could get along for a few more days. •'On top of the hill was a wooden hotel, which I was told, had been the sagecoach stop. Also, that the town was named Mid­ dleville because it was halfway between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids on the stagecoach route. "Sometime in the 1920s or early 1930s. there was a supplement to the Middleville Sun which our family has lost. I remember one of the articles reported that there was a con­ troversy about whether the name should be Tbornapple or Middleville (In 1843 the post office was moved to Calvin G. Hill's home and he also became postmaster. The post of­ fice was named Middleville at this time.) This supplement covered the history from the time Middleville began "The hotel was still standing when we mov­ ed to Middleville. I have been told stones about my aunt who was a dressmaker She had a dress shop in the hotel. My grand (athre's diary reports that he put up a stove in he shop in the fall and again about taking it down in the spnng. He also provided her with wood to burn in it. The Middleville United Methodist Church. "The Methodist Church and the Baptist Church brought back a lot of memories to me. Mother would dress me up and send me lo Suaday School at the Baptist Church. When it got cold enough for them to shut the front doors in the fall. I was too little to get the doors open. When I checked out the Methodist Church there was a door on the side of the building which I could reach and that is how I became a Methodist. "I drove around the old school yard and remembered lhe brick school with the brick outhouse behind it. I won't record the memories 1 have of tho outhouse. I tried to remember how the grades were distributed around the six rooms of the school. "As 1 went down Grand Rapids Street 1 remembered the boy who didn't wear a coat ia the winter. I wonder if his parents couldn't buy him one. He never shivered when he walked down the street with you. "When 1 noticed the depression on the left. I remembered how in the spring a flood of water would run across the street and into the depression. If you didn’t have boott you took off your shoe*, and socks and waded through it. 1 guess the is why no one has ever built there. "My next landmark was a house set way back from the road and among a lot of trees and bushes. There were many interesting trees, such as a catalpa, which had a limb low enough so that you could imagine yourself riding a horse. I got home late a lot of nights after having taken a trip or catching some rustlers or whatever. There was a pear tree farther into the yard and you had to be very brave to rush in and get one. They were the best pears that 1 have ever eaten "The house where we lived brought back many memories, and as I had been thinking about my Aunt Cora, I wondered how so many people had lived in all at once. "I went home to play with my nephew's computer while waiting for the family to gather for lunch and this is the result of ft. (Source: An essay written by Louis R. Hooper, past resident. ofMiddleville, now liv­ ing in Charlevoix, Mich.) BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE of BIENNIAL ELECTION MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1995 Please take notice that a meeting of one member of the board of education of each constituent school district within the Barry Intermediate School District will be held on Monday, June 5, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Barry Intermediate School District office, 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the meeting shall be to elect two (2) members to the Board of Education of the Barry Intermediate School District. The vacancies to be filled will be for a term of six (6) years expiring June 30, 2001. One board member shall be designated by the board of education of each constituent school district as the voting delegate to said meeting. Thomas S. Mohler, Secretary Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 25, 1995 Phase two of Girls+Math & Science=Success underway William Richard Prausc. Wayland and Carol Jean Thomas. Wayland. Mark Andrew Garvey. Hastings and Suzette Marie Hatfield. Kalamazoo. Bradley Erich Weller, Hastings and Cheri Lynn Nowak. Caledonia. Jim Chnstnoher James. Hastings and Tam­ my Let Murphy. Grand Rapids. Michael D. Fox. Wayland and Brenda Susan Graham. Wayland. Jan Lee Kelly. Nashville and Dared Renee Lowell. Hastings Shawn Gordon Hayward. Middleville and Mindy Jo Solomon. Middleville. Donald Allen Porter, Hastings and Amy Michele Pdli. Middleville Kim Jay Laubaugh. Hastings and Susan Mane Munro. Hastings Dana Lee Kurr. Hastings and Mary Arm Miller. Hastings. Richard James Morgan. Jr.. Hastings and Becky Lynn Lloyd. Hastings Jerry Lee Zinger. 11. Nashville and Kimber­ ly Joyce Primm. Nashville. Daryl Delane Makiey. Woodland and Rennc' Ellen Curtis. Woodland. WOODLAND NEWS continued from page 7 held al rhe Woodlax! Memorial park Monday a 10 a m. Harold Sranndard and tbe Rev. Cart Litchfield will apeak, la case of rain, the event will be held ia the Lakewood United Mahodut Church. The Living Stone, preaemed their summer 1993 program al Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening. Thia group of junior and senior high school students was first organized al the church in 1992 by John Waite, pastoral assistant, and is now beginn­ ing its fourth year. They perform’ puppetry and mime-downing. The 1995 program call­ ed "The Great Adventure” includes flag twirling, swirling light* and some other novelties, but is mostly a puppet show. The kids first performed this program at a Wesley Woods singles retreat two weeks ago. This year the cast includes 14 youths, but because Pam Smith had her left leg broken in a car-bicycle accident last week, she could not perform and the others bad to fill in doing ex­ tra duty at various points of the program. John Waite dedicated this performance to her. The entire cast of the show included Michael Smith. Dale Hicks. Curt Allen. Josh Manice. Abby Dingenon, Christy Benham, Rob Saeed. Tabitha Waite. Charity Black. Jamie Wakley. Pam Smith. Leslie Geiger, Ana Black and Janie Slater. The show involved a device called a multiphasic hydro-spectrum time explorer which took the main character to several different places and times. The chief flag twirler was Charity Black. Curt Aden portrayed a cowboy who rode a tiny hobby horse in the wild west aid Rob Steed played the lion king of the jungle. In the last three years, the group has per­ formed all over Michigan and in Ohio. This summer they again will £o into Ohio and have been invited lo many other places to perform. Families are buy planning open houses for this year’s crcp of Lakewood High School seniors. The list 1 have from just one church starts on May 28 and continues until June 24. Last week the last of the new trilogy by Beira Plain, which is called "The Carousel.” arrived for the library. Il is now circulating. Irene Miller stopped at the library last week to tell me that Chris, her son. had received a master’s degree m geology from Western Michigan University m April. His parents. Jim and Irene Miller, who live on Clark Road (M-66), held a family party to celebrate April 23. l. nnsiopner graouaicu irotn Laxewooa High !>chool in 1989 and received his bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University tn 1993. He has taken a job with an environmental firm in Ann Arbor and has suited work. As part of -Giris+Math4Science-Success‘ program to encourage girts in math and science, some visited local businesses to see applications of math and science At the beginning of their visit to Ftexfab, the students from Southeastern Elementary pause for a photo. With teacher Cindy Wilcox, (back) they are (from left) Becky Ogden. Leeame Etter. Jessica Roush, Brenda Westfall, Amy Scott, and Cheteis Case Trout fishing is a hit at Tendercare in Hastings Becky Ogden signs the guest book at Rexfab as Engineering Supervisor Dave Welch welcomes the rest of the girts. The tirp is for the young 'edies to see demonstrations of math, science and technology skills being used in the workplace. The program is an extension of the business/education partnership already in place In the Hastings schools Longtime fisherman Bud Berndt and Leo Reynolds, who are residents of Tendercare in Hastings, seemed to have a grand time fishing for trout. The fish came from Stoney Creek in Grant and Al & Pete's Sport Stop in Hastings loaned poles and bait for the event. The week's activities included a big western hoe­ down and barbecue and an old fashioned ice cream social. The fish were biting end excitement wes in the air last week as Tendercare residents and their families and staff observed National Nursing Home Week. For the occasion. Tendercare in Hastings brought in a pool with 250 trout that kept residents reeling in the big ones as they took turns fishing. "They realty enjoy this,' said Activities Director Edie Pierce, who is pictured with Agnes Weaks in the foreground. EARLY DEADLINES ...because of the holiday. 7th-graders spruce up lawn Caoaty of Banry Cl I mi Konct File No 93-21633-K Estate of KATHRYN M. MATY ASK Social Security No. 373-24 9065 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Deceased Aovtrmumrr faded by the following. 13200 Holdori Rood. •1 rEimnoer ------------ 1 cz^news'-------------- AM 49021 diod’March Creditors of the deceased are notified that all JhetSurignd News repreeentative. WALTER V. MATYASK. 617 San­ TWfrepIrftiprr All DISPLAY AD COPY Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday CLASSIFIED Deadline is 4 p.m. Friday Barry County Probate Court. Hastings, Michigan 49058. witbin 4 months of the date of publication of will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the DONALD L. HAMMOND (P4O771) DARRELL L. PRICE (F41161) JOSEPH ELDRED (F46914) Bartle Creek. Ml 49015 963-3011 Planting mangolds, weeding, raking, re-sodding areas and picking up trash was a project with wiling hands when seventh graders concluded a uni on plants and decided to do a little work with plants. In addition to cleaning up around the budding, the students beaulied the flagpole and other areas with flowers. Shown working on one of the areas are (left to right) Nick Detina, teacher Carrie Beneker, Bobbie Hermey, Tiffany Swift and Amber DeWilde Not pictured are Matt Peake, Caleb Bolthouse, and five volunteer parents who also pitched in. (5/25) Swiss Scientists Discover Amazing New Energy Product Lugano. Switzerland-After 25 yean of research Active-8 was developed wuh the help of Swiss Laboratories under the guidance of Professor C.A. Meyer. After extensive testing with amazing results. Active-8 u now avail­ able tn the United Slates Scam tists are amazed at Active-8's results on improved memory, alutude and athletic performance a oouoie txino cross-over trial on university students in Ita­ ly. Active-8 was given twice daily for 12 weeks. The results were astonishing Students ob­ tained higher scores in math, logic and physical education The new discovery has been a windfall for working and ac­ tive people that seem to run abort of energy around tmd- aftemooc and need a little extra lift to get them through the day. Active-8 when taken in the mor­ ning gives a sustained, balanc­ ed form of energy throughout the day. During an interview in Chicago, a beautician stated. "I used to go home exhausted after being on my feet all day. Now it's just incredible. I go borne with extra energy and really en­ joy my family more." Active-8 is a necessary boost for students, professionals and senior A limited supply of Active-8 is now available in the Pharmacy of the following K-Mart: Hxsungs 802 W State Street (616) 90-9411 SPIKEHORN Tie LA Story of foho L Mrytr Hfcfruu Mott Colorful Ounder Encyclopedia coverage of Spika-a turbulent hie stretching from 1870 lo 1»6 Ovor 123 photos, maps, and drawings. Concise & comprehensive. Fully indexed. The only book ever writ­ ten about fti;n Hardcover, over- �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 25. 1995 — Page 11 Southeastern students tour facilities of their “business partners” County people. Project Manager Steve Wales points out several different kinds of bows produced at Proline. produced at ^P^vctthatemployMis of Proline will be producing in cooperation with the Winchester company. Having the Winchester bows made in Hastings will provide more jobs for Barry A needy finished pad is shown to the students of Southeastern Elementary by project manager Jerry Downs of Hextab. The tour with their "business partner* let the students see how school prepares them for the world of work. manager of Hexfab, answers about a machine that automaticaly cute several shapes and patterns at the same time. For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Discover the advantage of ante coverage with Farm* en. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast, fair, friendly service. Call a Farmers Agent for Many of tho hoses, ducts and connectors produced at Flexfab start out as small chunks of sfcona. Here, in one of the first steps. Tony Norris cuts some of the blocks or ‘pigs' info smaller sizes to be milled. Proline is a multinational company, with flags of the countries where the company seis products displayed near the front entrance. Southeastern students followed the entire process of production of the bows. boat insurance. GARY BEGG, LUTCF GARY BEGG AGENCY Ado. Hoes, Ute. Craanrld NOTICES: ta S McMgn tlBWi|i. M «a Mooting coiled to order at 7:00 p.m. All tai: S4S-W14 FARMERS Emily Harrison Cledt moiled. Agendo m4 with odd ition. Approved putting name* of official* in now plot MUSH A Approx tentative plat for Dolton Kellogg Subdivision. At Proline, the Southeastern students watch as project manager Steve Wales displays a rack of sights for bows Wales explained how the company strives to provide value to its customers, make the plant a good place to work and stay involved in the community. CHICKEN BARBECUE Monday, May 29 12:00 NOON to 4:00 P.M. at VFW Post 422 Delton Attention Hastings High School SENIORS It is time for our Annual Graduation issue of WlNtam Wooer. (5/») SPOT REPAIR and OVERALL PAINT JOBS (Quality & Price) 1 1/4 Mlles West of Hastings on M-37-43 Servmf Barry County Since 1972 the... The <> _ Hastings Banner Please have your pictures to the J-Ad Graphics office or the high school office by Friday, May 26th NOTE: If your portraits were done at White's Photo they have afready furnish­ ed us with a copy. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 25, 1995 Lone loss to No. 1 ranked Wyoming Park Saxon hardballers sweep doubleheader from Hillsdale, split in Friendship Tourney cam his own win." Hastings collected 13 hits off Northview pitching with Greenfield going 3-4 with a pair of RBIs, Sherry hitting 2-3 with three runs baited in and Rodriguez. Nichols and Courtright swatting a pair of hits and registering an RBI Chris Miller was 1-3 and Hanford rifled a shot off tbe base of the 330-foot marker for a double. "We are playing like we practice." Simpson said. "Our practices are paying off in that the repetitions are making lhe team more confident on tbe field so they don't gel ruffled when something unusual happens." The Saxon tool a twin bill from league foe Hillsdale. May 18. winning the first in a six-inning mercy game 12-1 and the night cap 9-4 in five innings because of darkness Nichols pitched "his very best game of the year in the first game." Simpson said. He served up a two-iiiuer, struck out nine and didn't walk a Hornet. "We also got solid defense with no errors m the game and it was a great baseball game." Simpson said Travis Moore put the first game away with a three-run blast over the left centerfiekl fence in the bottom of the sixth lo end the game. Hanford had a pair of doubles. Sherry a pair of singles and three RBIs, Greenfield was 2-2 with an RBI.. Nichols went 1-4 with an RBI aad Courtright was 1-4 with three RBIs for tbe Saxons. In game two. Jon l-awrence started from the hill, scattering 11 hits over 4 2/3rds in­ nings. striking out two and walking one He was relieved in the top of the fifth by Nichols who struck out the final baiter with runners on second and third to gel credit for the win. The game was called on tbe count of darkness after five innings. Nichols was 3-4 at the plate. Courtright was 2-3 with ar RBI. Rodriguez was 1-3 with two RBIs and Hanford, Greenfield and Moore had a hit and an RBI. The Saxons are at Albion, tonight (May 25) and will host Sturgis. Friday, in Twin Valley action. The Saxons drew a firstround bye in district play (see accompanying bracket). The Hastings vanity baseball team lost to No I ranked in Class B Wyoming Park in tbe first game of tbe Friendship Tournament. Friday, by tbe measly score of 13-6. Measly in that the two other teams were mercied by tbe fifth inning against the Vikings which have two players with rides to Division I colleges, three pitchers with earned run averages of .500 or less and four batters hitting over 400 Hastings was the only team which actually gave the Vikes a run for their money. The score was tied 4-4 in the fourth and the Saxons had slipped to be down by a run 7-6 into lhe fifth, but it was only a matter of time until the Vikings found the crease in pitcher Dan Sherry's fastball and tapped him for six runs in the bottom of the fifth. "We looked good against a very tough team." said Saxon coach Jeff Simpson "We knew when we went tn they were 26­ 0, but we thought we would give them a very good game and that's what we did." Sherry gave up 10 hits and strv k out one. Simpson said tbe down side of Sherry's pitching was he gave up a few too many walks with seven. Tbe Saxons picked up as many hits as the Vikings. 10 each Sherry was 3-4 with two runs scored. Chad Greenfield was 1-3 with a run batted in. Joe Rodriguez was 1-2 with two RBIs and Travis Moore was 2-2 with an RBI Also getting hits off Park's finest were Jared Nichols. Josh Hanford and Ryan Castelein In the second game of tbe tournament, the Saxons scored three runs in each tbe first, second and sixth innings and added a run in the third, posting a 10-7 win over Grand Rapids Northview. Andrew Courtright, a freshman, earned, his first varsity win going the distance in game two, giving up 13 hits (six of which came in the seventh inning), walked three and struck out six "He pitched a very good game," Simpson said. "He was leading 10-3 going into tbe seventh and be gave up six hits and four runs, but 1 thought be was doing a good job of pitching strikes so I left him in to Panther baseball team makes it 7 in a row The Delton varsity baschfiH team made it seven wins in a row Isst week with a 7-5 win over Parchment. May 18 and 6-5 extra­ inning win over Otsego. May 17. Chris Farwell was the winning pitcher against Parchment, going five innings, giving up two hits, ooe walk and three srike outs Tony Rodarte came on in relief and gave up no earned runs on three hits, a walk and a strike out. All five of Parchment's ruru came in tbe fifth inning while the Panthers scored one in tbe first, three in the third and three more in the bottom of tbe sixth. Top bitten for Delton were Scooter Haas with three, a triple and two singles. Rodarte with a double and a single and Howie Sha tuck with a pair of singles Ryan Vliek had a triple and Macon Mauchmar laid down a perfect bunt in the sixth to put the Panthers in position to notch the win. as the Panthers had 11 hits in tbe game to rarcnmeni s six. In tbe extra-inning win over Otsego. Mauchmar started the game, pitch 2/3rds of an inning, giving up three earned runs on . t^KMulks andJWO hihk . came 'on in relief and gave runs in the second inning then slammed tbe door on the Bulldogs. Delton rushed onto tbe field with four runs in the first inning with Tony Hooker beating feet around the diamond for a tworun triple in tbe first. Tbe Panthers added ooe more in the third inning and ooe more in the eighth. Travis NeSmith swiped two bases and Rodarte and Vliek swiped one for them­ selves. NeSmith had a pair of hits with Haas. Hooker. Gary Lindberg. Brad Myers and Rodarte collecting one each. Vliek earn the only walks for Delton, reaching base three times on tbe free pass. The Panthers are 4-7 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association and 8-11 overall. A week earlier, tbe team was 1-11. The team is scheduled to host Comstock. Thursday and then see them again in tbe first rosnd of district play. Tuesday at Hastings (sec accompaying bracket) Hastings soccer team winds up season 9-3-2 The Hastings varsity soccer team ran its openng season record to 9-3-2, last Thurs­ day w th a win over Calvin Christian 2-1. It was the final match of the regular season for the first high school girls soccer team at Hastings High School. "All of tbe g’rls ve very proud of bow well they have done this year." sa!d coach Doug Mepham. "We are only a first -ye ar team (and) were in every game until the end...even the three we lost." In tbe win over Calvin. Sarah Mepham became tbe team's leading scorer with her 11th of the season Summer Gillons had 10 for lhe year. Danielle Gole scored the game winner, her fourth of the year. Katie Willison was the winning keeper for the Saxons. "Our defense has been very good again*-/, most of our opponents." Mepham said. "Caledonia scored tbe most goals against us with four, but we've had three shut outs and tbe remained of the team scored only one or two goals against us." Tbe team had one other win last week with a 3-1 tally against East Grand Rapids. Sarah Mepham had her ninth and 10th goals of the season and Gillons her 10<h. Coach Mepham said Sarah is beginning to leam how to put tbe ball into tbe net when tbe opponent s keeper come out and her speed has been an asset when the Hastings offense sends a through shot through the opponent s defense Lisa Cooklin crossed a shot to Gillons which she obligingly put in for the game winner. The coach said Cookliu's crossing shots were connecting well with lhe front line. Also contributing to the team's win over EGR was Willison's stopping of shots by their top center forward Julie Van Dam. "Katie stopped a shot which was destined to go in and Mylea deGoa again saved us often with great clears out of our end." The team played in Plainwell last night but the score and statistics too late for pub­ lication. If tbe team won. it will play in Gull Lake for tbe district championship, Friday at 5 p.m. BANNER SPORTS -1 3 Championship game x di ..it June 3,4 p.m. 41 All games will be played at Hastings High School Ownpfon w«l puy m Vldobug vwnu, tw Muihal District Ctwnpion. Jun. 1C (Al record, tn d u ol May 24) Championship game June 3,3 p .m. f I Hastings softball team splits with » Sturgis, takes Friendship tournament The Hastings girls softball team split a make-up game with Sturgis. Saturday, dropping the first game 19-8 and winning the second 4-1. Tbe team also played some teams which it will see next season in tbe OK White league, Friday, in the Friendship Tournament. Tbe Lady Saxons held off a strong Northview conttagent 5-4 in the opening game and took advantage of Hudsonville s three errors in tbe championship game to post 12-1 win. Janette Jennings took the loss from the hill in the first game against Sturgis. She went the distance giving up 12 earned runs on 18 hits and six walks. He record falls to 8-4 this season. Tbe Saxons scored ooe in tbe bottom of the first inning, but tbe Trojans put three across in the top of the inning, added two more in the second, two in the fourth, four in the fifth, two in the sixth and six in the so-nth. Tbe next lime the S.ixons *aw runs go up. was in tbe fifth with three runners crossing the plate. Hastings had two more runs scored in tbe final two innings, but it was too little too late. Amanda Jennings had four hits in tbe contest with a double and three singles and two runs batted in. In the night cap Amanda pitched, giving up one run on three hits and two walks. She improves her overall record to 11-4. Jamie Lambeth had two RBIs and a dou­ ble, Amanda Jennings had a single and one RBI. Janette pitched tbe win against Hastings JV sweep Hillsdale, swept by Marshall The Hastings junior varsity baseball team swept Hillsdale in a double header 13-4 and 12-7 in a twin bill played May 18. but lost a double header to Marshall 9-4 and 11-1. May 17. In the first game over Marshall, Kyle Pobja pitched his third win of tbe reason against one loss in lhe five-inning mercyshortened game. He gave up four runs oo two hits and four walks He also struck out two. Man Moore came on in relief in lhe mid­ dle of tbe third and finished the game four strike outs, a walk and three hits. Josh Storm. Randy Lake and Moore bad two hits in the game. Moore s were doubles. Storm also had two runs batted in and Lake had one Also having hits were Pohja and Ed VandcrMolen. who also had an RBI each, and Chris Stafford. In the second game. Moore pitched the five-inning game which was shortened be­ cause of darkness. He surrendered four earned runs on four hits and six walks. He helped himself out at the plate with a single and a double and an RBI and Lake had two singles and an RBI The junior Saxons had 13 hits with Larry Bailey. Storm. Darnelle Day. Eric Greenfield and Matt Toburen with one hit and an RBI. VandcrMolen, Pohja. Chad Curtis and Josh Newton also had hits. In tbe opening loss to Marshall. Green­ field look the loss giving up six earned runs oo five hits He also fanned nine of tbe Red­ skin batters, but gave up nine walks Stafford had a double. Greenfield had a single and three RBIs and Joe Lyons had single and an RBI. Twelve walks and three errors by tbe jayvee team led to the nightcap loss. Tyler Allcrding started the game and was relieved after one inning by Storm. He was relieved by Day an inning and a third later. Day fin­ ished the game, giving up two earned runs on two bits and five walks. The leam is 5-15 overall and 1-7 in lhe league. It will close out the season at home today (May 25) against Albion. Hastings girls track team sends two to state Hastings girls track team members Sherry Anger placed second in the discus and I-or Maiville third in tbe 400-meter dash in Class B Regional*. Friday night, to qualify for state competition, June 3 in Midland. The Hastings team finished with 18 points in tbe lower half of tbe 16-team regional*. which had Caledonia coming out on top with 101 points, followed by Lowell with 82 and Sparta with 52. Anger had a throw of 101 feet. 6 inches and Maiville had a time of 1:01.3 in their events. Also scoring for Hastings was Charissa Shaw in the 1600-meter run with a fifth place and the 400-meter team of Beth Sonsmith, Andrea Dreyer. Sarah McKinney and Emily Dipert which also finished fifth Tbe team will host the Barry County Meet. Tuesday (May 30). Northview, striking out 10 Wildcats and '* walking only two. She give up three earned'* runs on nine hits Lambeth crushed a three-run triple in the'**1 second inmng to pace tbe Saxons. Amanda"" Jennings had a pair of singles and an RBt and Janene had a double. Amanda was on the mound in the second game and struck out eight Hudsonville bat- ’ ter*, while giving up five hits and ooe walk. Janette Jennings had three singles off>: Falcon pitching and Amanda had a single .* ’ and two runs batted in. -9 Tbe Saxons will play at Albion today ' (May 24) and received a first-round-bye in district play (see accompanying bracket). ’ •’ -ft Johnson’s Field site * for 20th Annual Alumni baseball , game, Monday Former varsity baseball coach Bernie*' Oom said for all former players of Hastings baseball to dig out the mitts, dust off the * bats and loosen up the joints and muscles because the 20th Annual Alumni Baseball game is schedule for Memorial Day. He said about 20 former players have already been in contact with him to play in tbe annual contest and another 10 are possibles, but like all coaches, be is still looking far more. He said be wants all alumni, no matter g bow old and out of shape they may have be-ifi come over tbe years, to be at tbe field by i 11:30 a.m. Monday and to bring along their families to watch the Saxon alumni play. Tbe concession stand will be open and .. staffed by the Hastings Band Boosters for snacks and drinks. 4} Tbe game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. and Oom said be would like to meet with the players before hand to reminisce about old times and give the players time to meet 4 each other's families and regale each other with past accomplishments. WBCH will provide information 00 the game in case of rain. Oom said. He requests that players wanting to get .. out on the field or even if they just want to call and touch bases again, give him a call . • at 945-9790. Use the BANK CLASSIFIEDS to 1 buy something...! home, or get a �Delton boys track *■ ctwnp in the <00-meter dash. r° School ! boys track team wX crowned leaaue Z ‘cam wcrc KVaL* ^ asusaao «« <*M0-r,r" h^ZpW‘S^'"l,K^-nTS SSiSST “ f»wu in the IheZ.mZ^ “™g':1 ct"“"PK»sbip for Katam^Z^hFred P«*ll In lhe bX^e *hc •lath --- ano nary Usher the twn n._ I’wrs going to state from .4 . Piawdfiroin>i^.!L. . ,be ,ean’- »l«o lhe shot put and l iuT'1* c\.enu l‘aPc »«' meter rw7 ^R^ »“ in the 800- Sibberson woo the discus Ben H4Mtow w°° the pole vault and Chad Lenz *h,rd “ "0,n !** MO- «nd in ■«n>al ugraak KX?2®""0 -^-o^ZdbZZ^ WMn"h ln ■•* ‘pot o,™ ;£xx‘ '^"w-r.nniX^XT^ sprints out the last £•* 3200-moter relay (or KVA chimp 'nmandaa Delton girls win regional JH&W g Jllll track meet inm^ ' ^^^esin^’J^ZS M?<L*°tU,,a wo° “* MO-meter 27* 11X19 “ the semis. Lantmga set a ^-word with a 25.9 seZXsb m Cook slao placed second in me loos P™P. clearing 16 feet. 5.25 1 KmuZ^ “‘the “J” * °«b= wan Matteson 10 1win final event «d th. to **“» «ZT£ •-E-S —- --- — I HHS boys place second in Cite Regional track, send 9 to state C1M. B Regioo^Zk lecur®d state berth r night and ^W —ebermsfornineofmeSuon ^^^“d^emorewtibaj^of ‘OpomT i?3 ,n r“indwl out lhe lop five with v^clS^g^’.^^ibcpoie .7. ,rymam »ith Matteson also bavins ^b« Pik event io contend withsS •“ « “eave of 34 ,or<* 2 tnchea for an additiorui >•••. qualifying On. •omnonal M«e evZ'^i’rZ.™0 “ "« “ber <**■'' g« • Bate berm, but feet 11 inches^M1* *U*11 20n’P' CJe4nD8 4 dZ. J^LM*Be*on w“ f“«b tome * duow of 100 feet SJ inches w» a throw of 99 feel. 8 inches. Gtbson said be feels "just with me regional cbanpon^p h mu hmn't sunk tMroSZd “-*' * '“"• bul “n kids •eemed to want it more cba^±!“* n',M'rer <''»*«“*) *r» • great way » be . pm K-rtZSlZu^f “ En*“- M"' Che top two finishers in each event »e( “°™<ic fops io me Class B State ChX P«on*nips 200^7? 233 "°»1 *" •* ‘“"““’ /“b for an additional state ilualifying time. Tom Pratt cleared 6 feet 2 Z2tk?Z?1*h JU'np' plM,n S ,hirt icam of Brad miller. Wager fini’hed 4 fone evtnl for tWrd PbKf •nd an additional slate position. i.i<^?1,.P“‘l Fulin4f Mid mis is the highest Hastings has placed in reninnaic “ncCgJmJe^ho'^^X* jSS? "J*4 HHS ** basketball coach bv “ cm ibe p«t ““rttag to Ttafo2XP2^ rD\S*l?,O01* H,t*T* 1 School graduate 01*10" “ ““ She graduated from Hone CoU«. _ok . ^X^^^Zin She alao received award, m ta!Z^lfO"O"iDg nolupie knee in/«*•€» as a rreshman. **O««1 said about Kowalczyk "were real ^'"8 .hZZ^ '"■beZ^The^'^r-r— 25S«JS?w‘ Ssssss“»“«-s Mid about the season." she OK Conference. would Ixke to ttf X Jz ^ ‘s,on- and 1 tn ..." '° °ur team play „„ middle school „ “*rtKl We“ rn Z ZsfrZ Caledonia po^o became of her great knowledge and Caledonia varsity head C0,c'’ 10 «od former coach Beth Stevens u h' W1Uon She has also been invZd ^*au't‘ tmi±J“ .LTZ •?“ ^^campsandcimicsasatZr^; program. »-tatau the outstanding basketball team and '^^■-etwi'ZXSr1'^"-' �P»Qe 14 — The Heetlnge Benner - Thuredey, Mey 25, 1995 April 34. 1995 Browar. Campbell, Gray. Moy 2. Mowed by Brower .upper led by Moy lhal named os additional insured. Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. □mount ty Had. Council Chamber. Meting., Mkhigon on to $41,050.07. Thit would increow Four. Carried. I. Present at roll coll were members May White. Brower. Campbell. Gray. Ketchum. rorhthop on tho 19*5/96 budget. Services if there are no scheduling conflicts. Yoos: All. Absent None. Carried. council, deci*ion on whether to take it over. Il 5200,000 home, in thit plat. At the city own. the tingency fund to fund this department. Gordon Fuhr. Ping Beckwith and David Smith, .old tor more than $400 per acre. Carried. summary on page tho box ton, Mr. Smith. Tho money In the Endow R/C Racers Club to Children . Health Fair to May 25. at Fi»h Hatchery son. Their driving program it every two obligation lor thoCity to toko Hover. Morally only. Bolthouse. True Value 129 E State for a 4) Roquett from Janet Walton to hold Cub Scout tho Hotting. Area Hawk in. School 57.294.00 ...$21.429.55 the wook. $300 Soturdoy hove 9.000 existing None. Carried. 4. Tho Community Service, budget wot dltcutt- 6. Minute, ol 3/15/95 ol the Hotting. Cable AcC. Minute, from Hatting. City/Barry County Alr- J-R Field Services. Inc.. Hodonbeck Const. ..$7.2*4.79 Grandville doted 4/26/95. dated 4/77/95. Carried. Historic District. ington re: HHtoric Di.trkt M. Letter doted 4/27/95 from CliHord Bloom. AtDtatrid Public Hearing Public Hearing (Pennock PUD). G. Bulletin from Hostings Oty/County Airport Renzollo Curli.. re: Pennock PUD. mooting ol 5 fc. 95 Moy R. IW5. included. Yece: AM. Absent: Ono. Carried. Yom: a*. Absent: Mono. Carried. Jed ond felt it Ad. Absent Ono. Carried. Absent: Mono. Carried. 16. Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins that I7. Moved by Bloom, supported by Hawkins that 41A to .a*^ jwj me •l, _ nogton eii nenooa is mooring *-------- on __ rugn 4 -apeeu — » » 4 nm» -. ii i■ mor mo»■ live United Carried. Another c 6:00 p.m. by Howklnc Sharon Vickery. Qty Clerk 19. Moved by Compboll supported by Moy that a COMMON COUNCIL MEHCR AND DANA JO AAEHW. husband ond wile Hastings Men's Softball League GraaDMotai i-e Jarman Coast........................................... Thrifty Car Rental................................. ........ 1-0 Hast. Sav. Service................................. ........ 1-0 Bill’s Safety Service.............................. ........ 0-3 maKh $165 000 Private match $650,000. If grant i. ..... AM. Absent: Ono. Carried 4. Moved by Brower, supported by Howklns that 0-1 .04 E.W. Km... Hast. Mutual ($9,665.52). including interest at 16.500 % per OTT (Red) Kmart.. OTT (Black) Brian’s/Ritsema. TNR_...M Home Run Laden - S Ono. Carried. Ono. Carried. plocod on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 26. Crly Mono). Penrod dl.cu.fed lha dopulo H.L MILLER IRA CFN6 TRUSTEE Sharon Vickery. &PIC1AL COUNOL MEETINQ Moy 6. 1995 jM .M Marshall 2. I Last Week's Remits A PABCEL IN THE HOBTHEAST 1/4 Of SECTION M IOWHS 3 mouth 7 wtsi DESCBMEO AS BKUHMHG AT A POINT K THI C1NTIS Of HIGHWAY THAT S B0B.5 FEET EAST Of THE CEHTEB Of SAID SECTION M. THENCE NOSTH 22S FHT. THENCE WEST 146 FEET. THENCE NORTH TO MICHIGAN CENTRAL BA II SOAD HIGHT Of WAY. THENCE HOBTHEASTESIY ALONG SAID BAAWAY TO A POINT DUE NOSTH Cf A POINT B54.S FEET EAST Of THE CENTEB Of SAID SECTION M THENCE SOUTH TO THE EAST ANO YrtST 1/4 LINE Of SAID SECTION 36. THENCE WEST 125 FEET TO PLACE Of BEGINNING CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BASSY COUNTY. MICHIGAN but is in a residential area on Railrood St. Manager .te .14 .14 14 players with 1. Counties Grant os requested by Dorothy Clement B Moved by Moy. supportedby CompbaN *ot *» Waal aUcMpon B/C loan Club ba traWd uae BtaeDtvWoa Hastings Chrysler. Michael M. Grand Chrysler 6. TNR 2; Jarman’s 17, Bills l!i Thrifty 9. Bliss 8; Cappoa 8. Brians/Ritsema 7; Olde Town (Rod) 6. Olde Towne (Block) 5; Kmart 16. TNR 14; San Service 11. Mutual 10. May 24 — 6:30, Bills vs. San. Service; 7: 30, Kmart. Cappoa; 8:30, Kmart. Cappoo. May 25 - 6:30. OWe Towne Red). Chrysler. 7:30. Olde Towne (Red). Cappoa; 8: 30, Olde Towne (Black). TNR; 9:30. Olde Towne (Black). Bnans/Ritesma. May 26 - 6:30. Bills. Bliss; 7:30. Jarman. Bliss; 8:30, Thrifty. Mutual. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week tn THE ' Hastings BANNER ; SUBSCRIBE TODAY ' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 25, 1995 — Page 15 Parallel parking to remain in Lake 0, for now by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer ' Il was more a question of safety and consequences than what lhe public or village business owners want when the Lake Odessa Village Council last week chose lo table angle parking in lhe village indefinitely. The parking issue pertains to two blocks Of Fourth Avenue s business district . Police Chief Michael Struve told the council be bad done an in-depth study, including meeting with a representative from the Michigan Department of Transportation "If the issue is only public safety. Il is not an issue!" Struve said. "It makes no sense to have angle parking. At Monday night's meeting. Struve provided three detailed charts to emphasize Ms points oo safety to lhe council. "With parallel parking, your line of vision is forever." said Struve. He cited, once again, tbe 12 accidents that took place in the two-biock area in the year poor to changing of parking from angle to parallel z---------------- ------------------- ----- --------------- ------- s. Loire Odessa NEWS ___________________________________________ / High school baccalaureate services will be held Sunday evening at 8 p.m. at Lakewood High School. Many churches will honor their graduates in tbe monring. The Sebewa Center Association is having its 30th anniversary Monday with a potluck sapper at 6 p.m. Following the supper in the Sebewa Center UAC there will be the annual bwnru meeting aad a program oo bows and arrows. Adult education graduation will be on Wednesday, May 31. j Dorothy King is another of the people who ate on their tenth decade. She turns 92 Wednesday. A sidewalk project a underway on Second Street. This portion is from Fifth Avenue west » Washington Boulevard. The north side is bC^hCsdS graduation will be held on Thursday. June I. Friends and relatives by the dozen attended die Sunday afternoon birthday observance for Grace Gikon of Lake Manor. Nephew C. Hale McCartney and his sister Frances Long of Charlotte. along with Hale’s sons Michael aad Mark who came from South Carolina for rhe day hosted tbe event. Members of the UMW served refreshments. Iris Tasker and Marian Klein served in the dining room. Some former residents who attended were Bob and Thelma Johnson of rural Belding. Arlene Behler Hatch of Alto, nieces Mary Beard of Grand Ledge and sister Lucille Everest. Qn Friday, June 2, the Lakewood Christian School dinner wjllhc held at Fellowship Half This marks a return to their usual first Friday date. The Lions Club golf outing al Centennial Acres is to be on Saturday, June 3, starting at four in Lhe afternoon The annual maintenance day for Swifty’s PLACE will be Sunday, June 4. This is necesary to keep the quality of the playground up to par. Rak-ng. spreading of bark, tighten­ ing of screw*, and bolts are part of the work which can be handled by amateurs. Why not lend a hand for a few hours if your childre i enjoy the park? Mrs. Ruth Hiar (Rick) is listed in a Lansing obituary as the daughter of Sherwood Stanton Sr., who died May 17. Other daughters from this area are Joan (Mrs. Robert) Ward of Sun­ field and Jackie Leinhart of Nashville. Carol Kersten of Vermontville was in town on Monday. She reports that husband Bob is retiring from the ministry of the United Methodist Church and they are to live in a home newly purchased in Lansing. She will continue another year as music teacher in Maple Valley Schools They served the Woodland UMC before their move to Vennontville Central UMC is having a celebration a week from now on June 3 and 4. A pictoral display is being prepared and members and friends are invited to share pictures of wed­ dings. baptisms, small groups, picnics or whatever. Wedding pxtures in particular show the changing intenor. Does anyone have a picture of the ceiling painting of 'The Ascension' before the cherubs were painted over? A 1939 choir photo shows a circular fresco painting of an open Bible but not the higher ceiling. .. Plans are for an open house on Saturday from I to 4 p.m. so visitors can see the new stairways, the refurbished stained glass win­ dows. the elevator which reaches four levels, the new entry, barrier free restrooms, two new rooms in space used before for Fellowship Hall stairways, storage facilities under the roof of the covered walk of the hall. Refreshments will be served. *. On Sunday morning, the Rev. Edward Perkins of Okemos, district superintendent, will bring lhe sermon and lead lhe consecra­ tion service. There will be a planned potluck following the service. The public is invited to the Saturday open house and to the morning service. Recent happenings at Central United Methodist have been a meeting-free week during Christian Family week with no com­ mittee meetings held There were suggested family" activities suggested and several videos for family viewing available for lending. Bibles were presented May 21 for children Agoing into fourth grade This was tbe final ; week for church school classes for the season ! On Suaday. May 28. there will be a recep;tion honoring both high school and college : graduates during the morning service. I The local VFW post will bold its first ser J vice for Memorial Day Monday at Clarksville : at 9: IS. Then, dose to 10:30. there will be a • brief recognition at the Veterans' Chapel on • M-50 on the northeast shore of Jordan Lake. ■ Following this tbe traditional sen ice will be al 11 a.m. at Lakeside cemetery on Cemetery Road. The parade will begin at noon at the • village park on Fourth Avenue at M-50 north •’to the fairgrounds. Councilman Fred Wise logic asked Struve if the damage io vehicles compared to the potential loss of revenue from tbe government. "That is not my concern." said Struve. "Safety is my concern " Councilman Al Swift challenged Struve on lhe issue of parking, charging. "You're against two-hour parking, you don't want to ticket peop,c who park all day ” Manager John French said that he fell the village should talk to people about parking suggested strongly that such a change might affect the status of the street, changing it from a major street to a local street. As a major street. 4th Avenue brings in revenue of $18,095 per mile. Declassifi­ cation to lhe level of a local street would change that figure to $3,378. At threcquzners of a mile of street, the difference in complaints. Swift brought up people who park on main street all day because it is convenient. "We have no ordinance to cor.jol parking ior more than two .lours," Swift said. "Yes we do." Councilwoman Beth Anne Barrone said. "It's on the books. 1 have seen SPECIAL MEETING OF COMMON COUNCIL Moy IS. 1995 Common Council met in special session in lhe Hastings High School lecture Holl. Hotting*. Michigon on Monday. May 15. 1995 at 7:00 p.m. lor a public hearing on the Historic District Ordinance. Mayor Mary lou Gray pre»iding. 1. Present at roll call were members: Campbell. Gray. Hawkins. Ketchum, Jaspers*, May. White, •leam. Brower. 2. Mayor colled the Special Meeting to order slating the purpose of the meeting was to hold a public hearing on the Historic District Ordinance ond that written comments may be sent lo the City Holl after the meeting. She read the agenda pro­ cedures to be followed for the Maple Ridge Historic District hearing. 3 Representative Peg Peurach. Chairman of lhe Maple Ridge Historic District Study Committee gave a brief overiew of the study committee, when it started and rules ond qualifications of the com­ mission. She highlighted the ordinance ond what was contained In it. She said that if any changes are made to the present ordinance, another public a copy." The question of enforcement rose. "Do we want the LOPD to work with people'.r French asked "The Chamber (of Commerce) has focused on this, with business people, but some choose to ignore it." said Swift. "We can put up signs,” French said. "However there are only six lo 10 people causing a problem. We could focus on them." "I suspect notices and simply informing people would help." said Barrone. "If it revenue to the village would be a loss of $11,37.75. Swift, who attended lhe meeting with lhe MDOT official, said that his (the official's) position wa, "you can do what you want, but you will pay." Riggs said he felt the MDOT would make an example of Lake Odessa. Legal Notices should not interfere. He stated that without th* district Hastings has become one of the best 100 cities. Mony homes outside of the proposed district ore historic and many within th* district ar* not historic. He quoted from Thomas Jefferson There is mor* government than necessary He asked that council query their constituents so their vote represents their words. Ron Lewis, 413 W. Madison He felt the district was too large. Values ore rising without the district. Homeowners should be able to do three things with their homes: I. Enjoy. 2. Control. 3. Disposition. doesn't, then we can go from there." Councilman Fred Wisclogle gave a brief history of the problem, beginning with the work on Jordan Lake Avenue. When the Michigan Department of Transportation made "frightening noises," alluding to barring trucks from the road, plans for work was done on Jordan Lake Avenue. A detour, using main street or Fourth Avenue through town, was determined to be the best way to route traffic through Lake Odessa. The MDOT urged that parallel parking be instituted on the west side of the street in the business district for safety reasons. Tbe council agreed and said they would consider returning to angle parking at tbe request of business people when construction on the road was completed. When officials at the MDOT heard rumors that angle parking was to be reinstated, they Planning a weekend garage sale? Plan on advertising it in the "I don't think we can afford to lose $ 11.000." he said. In an effort to bring lhe discussion to a close. Wisclogle moved to rescind the earlier council decision to reinstate angle parking by May 31 and indefinitely table any plans for angle parking. The vote was 5-2. with Swift and Riggs voting against tbe motion. TmM Hestoley, 528 S. Broadway: He come from Allegan where they hove a district and stated that it was a very positive experience. HefooCafo, 653 W Green Is in favor of dsstrset She lives next to 645 W. Green which is an eyesore ond her assessment has gone up twice. Pat Martite, 676 S. Broadway: She to a member of the Historic District Study Committee and their job was to enhance and enrich Hastings. The Com mittee did a survey ond polled other cities with districts Twelve of those responded. She recom­ mended what was in the best interest of the com­ munity and would like to see the district. Taauwy PaaatagtMb 301 S. Park: She passed out a copy of a resolution from Governor Englert office. which she read, dedaring Moy 14-20, os Michigan Historic Preservation Week in Michigan. She urged council to support the dist kt Moved by White, supported by Brower that the resolution from Governor Engler be received and placed on file. Rums Flrich ar, 722 W. Green. Urged council to vote yes and preserve homes. Bruce Ragfo, 723 W Green: He suggested that the neighborhood be preserved by shutting off Green and making a cul-de-sac with electronic gate for emergency vehicles and opening Center behind the moll for a rood to Pennock to get the traffic away from the residential area. He said you don I loose with a Historic District, you gain. Barn OlMar, 1710 Center Bd.: She owns a home on S. Jefferson ond felt the district keeps the value Dr. Cede, Pastor of First Methodist Church; 209 W. Green. He lives al 935 N. Toffee. Does not wont to be hamstrung by the architecture of 1910. The cost to preserve their building as in 1910 would cost over $100 000 He asked not to be included in tho district. Dave Mctatyre, 804 5. Jefferson: lives H the octagon homo. They hove tried to keep os original os possible, but is impossible due to cost. Tho City has good ordinances in place but to odd another board would bo another hoop to jump through. Robert Pltafofc ISO W. Court. Hastings City Bank: Objects lo the sue of the district. They have interest in the property south ol tho bonk. which is in the district. This could prevent future expansion for additional parking for anyone wonting lo buy — J oernonwi -I' l uDunoings ti-ji- — more, urr* — l»l, ---------- unu TVIT — property North of Green and East of Broadway should be excluded. Jm Hart, 505 5. Park: He was against several things in the ordLsonce Fines, appeal process in Lansing, written petitions were not circulated; In­ accurate parcel Information; agents may enter your property; and certificate of appropriateness. Wo don't need more bureaucracy. Ho surveyed Pork and Walnut and there wore 13 no's and 3 yes. CRffotd BBotm, 736 W. Green: He is not against historic preservation but is against tbe ordinance. His homo is old. built in tho 1800's but H is not historic. Urged a no vote. JM Staefo, 828 5. Jefferson Disagreed with informotkn printed about her home. It was not ac­ curate. lhe historic district should be voluntary, once in would stay in. Existing ordinances can take cor* of concerns. They fust need to be enforced Ffoyd Yeah, 320 W. Green: He surveyed the 300 block of W. Green and all wore against. Wo don't need more ordinances. Thu M«do«, 135 W. Bond: Doesn't feel tho district Is •'eeded swiwei ,«mw Green Agreed with Mr. Adrounie. Each individual should bo able to make rhe decision to be in or out of district. Rfok Haeta, 321 5. Jefferson: Onwer of tho Striker Home. Wo became one of tho 100 Bost Small Cities without a district, ft's unneeded. Mfca Lyoee, 729 W. Green: Against district as It violates his property rights. It should be voluntary. Resents tho district referring to some homes as less than ’loved" when speaking about some Richard Moore, 302 and 506 W. Green: A •BANNERrit Paysill petition was pul forth properly and should bo In­ valid the way tho question was posed. Tom Herbst, 333 W. Green: Wants to remain in charge of restoration of his home. Brian Shumway, 127 W. Walnut. The Ordinance may affect tho loss fortunate without offering any assistance. His interest in the history of his homo in his business not tho city's or neighbors. Kay StoleoabarB, 319 and 321 S. Broodway and 706 W. Green: Feels it is taking away their proper­ ty rights. Concerned that it they can dictate the ex­ terior. what will she be able to do to Interior. Don Titebe, 411 W. Center: Concerned about having to woit 30-60 days for approval In order to do work on home. In 10 years a whole now com­ mittee may be in place and have different requirements. tisrdsa Baria*, 813 and 817 W. Green: Oppos­ ed that a group can take away his rights. It socialistic ond should bo voluntary. He wants to be able to own his home. We need a Historic Homo Registry not a district. David Jobaaon, spoke on tho US State Land Po­ tent ond felt they could not legally hove a disrict. Said you can't pass power you don't hove. Detag Aytoa, 804 W. Green: Ho owns several rental homos ond it Is o business to him ond doesn't wont the district. Jerry Britasaas, 805 W. Green: Stated that it was unnecessary and very scary. We don’t need additional bureaucracy. Asked that his home bo excluded as was tho hospital and schools. Reger fsdta, 121 W. ainton Wants freedom to work on his properly without having to wait 7-14 days 5. Moved by Brower, supported by Hawkins that the petitions in opposition to the district, contain­ ing apptoximately 82 signatures bo received and placed on filo. Yeas: AN. Absent: None. Carried. 6. CiorHicotion of comments by Historic District addressed by Attorney Jack Hoffman. Ho stated that questioning tho validity of the constitution by tho Land Patent people was not helpful, false and unrealistic. Tho validity is uncontested and upheld by the U.S Supremo Court. Tho Historic District would function like the Planning or Zoning Board of Appeals. Give it a chance. Without tho district we will loose what wo have and be demolished, rropornes in me aisirtcr wm nave ntgner rotate values. Progress b a historic dtatricl. that's the reality of it. Peg Peurach. Chairman of study committee stated that there wore 23 non-contributing homes in me oiSirKr ana srana nrmry ooewna mo pennon they circulated. Ono yes went to a no and • wore undecided and wont to no. 50% of the district are in favor. There wore 68 ol tho 248 against. She stated that they tried to create as little bureaucracy as possible. There Is no incentive of tho district or any other group to make ordinance more restrictive. There will bo a letter coming soon from the state. She said if the counril feels tho district is too large to consult the committee. There ore 5-4 historic districts in Michigon with mony having multiple districts. Of the 9 surveyed four are creating more districts. 7 Mayor Gray closed tho public bearing at 9:08 p.m. She stated that at tbe May 22. council meeting o date would be sot for a decision on the ordinance. . ... J. 8. 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May 25, 1995 Resentencing delayed for man seeking new attorney The resentencing of a Vermontville man was delayed so he will have time to obtain a new lawyer John D. Primm. 37. was to be resentenced on a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property in excess of $100. He pleaded guilty to the charge after a thrcc-day trial in May 1991 and is being lodged in the Carson City Correctional Facility. The Court of Appeals decided Feb. 28 Primm should be rcsenteneed. Primm and his family have made the decision to obtain a new lawyer because of differences the family has with his current lawyer. Andrew Marks. Marks filed a motion to withdraw himself from the case. Judge James Asher asked why Primm would need a new lawyer simply for a resentencing, and lYimm said he is planning an appeal of his conviction to the Michigan Supreme Court. He pleaded guilty to receiving and concealing over $100 early May 1991 and pleaded guilty to armed robbery and weapons charges in June 1991. Fisher granted Primm lhe change of lawyers, but said he will appoint a lawyer for Primm if he has not been able to obtain one himself by his rescheduled resentencing date of Aug. 17. car. COURT NEWS: requested to withdraw from lhe case. Fisher denied the request in court May 11. saying it was too close to the trial date to withdraw simply because he was not being paid enough money. Lincoln said he made the motion orally a week before May 8. In a motion filed May 12, Currin said he and Lincoln had "seriou^ disagreements" since the May II hearing and he was terminating Lincoln as his attorney. The trial date will be rescheduled. Currin could face up to life in prison for the CSC first-degree charge, which involves penetration and personal injury. • A Grand Rapids man was declared incompetent to stand trial for parole violations charges. Bruce W. Sharp had been given six months in jail and five years probation in June 1994 for pleading guilty to possessing a bomb. He was to appear in court for violation of those probation terms, but is currently in a Minnesota institution after being declared incompetent by a federal judge Sharp faces four counts of federal firearms charges, but was found incompetent to stand trial and sent to the Minnesota facility. Fisher accepted the federal judge's order of incompetency, and a date to hear tbe probation violation charges will be heard once Sharp is declared competent. In other recent circuit court news: • A Lake Odessa man charged with criminal sexual conduct will be getting a new lawyer, a week after Judge Asher denied a motion by the attorney to withdraw. Allen L Currin. 50. applied for a courtappointed attorney after dismissing his lawyer. Bruce Lincoln. Lincoln had requested earlier to withdraw from the case, on the basis that lhe "financial agreement wasn't being fulfilled." be said. In a motion dated May 8. Lincoln • Bench warrants were issued for two men who failed to appear before Judge Fisher on two separate charges. Gerald A. Taylor. 40. of Rainwell, was to have appeared for a final pretrial on a charge of delivery or manufacture of marijuana. It carries a four-year possible sentence and a $2,000 fine, but because of a prior offense, that sentence could be doubled. William E. Stover IV, 17, of Parchment, was to have been present for a pretrial on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and trespassing. The weapons charge carries a possible sentence of five years imprisonment and a $2.5000 fine, while the trespassing is a misdemeanor with a possible sentence of 30 days in jail. In GREENLINE LAWNCAKE: Commercial/Residential. Low rates, customer satisfaction guaranteed. 948-8518. Ri al 2 POSSIBLE 3 BEDROOM year-round house on Leach Lake. 50' frontage. Newly remodeled inside and ouL Must see. 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Reply to Ad 8374 % J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188, Hatt ings. Ml 49058._____________ PUBLIC RELATIONS to $9/Hr. Win train. 969-3130 Job Quest Fee • A Battle Creek man was arraigned in 56th District Court on charges of sexually abusing three young girls, said officials from the Michigan State Police. Hastings post. Thomas E. Thorpe. 43, was arraigned cn five counts of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in the first degree, all of which carry life sentences He was also arraigned for two counts of CSC second degree and one count of criminal sexual conduct, assault with intent to commit sexual penetration. The final two charges carry possible 15-ycar prison sentences. Bond was set for Tharpe at $30,000 nd he is being held in the Barry County Jail. The incidents allegedly look place over the past three to four years. Tbe girls involved are sisters from the Delton area, ages 7. 9 and 11. • A 25-year-old Kalamazoo man was sentenced for attempting to engage in sexual conduct with a 15-year-old girl in September. James Arthur-Le Dunn received four years probation and 26 days in jail for the offense. He had pleaded guilty to attempted thirddegree criminal sexual conduct, and in return, additional charges against him of third-degree CSC and second-degree CSC were dropped. Judge Fisher noted the sexual encounter was "entirely conscntual," but said ArthurLe Dunn should receive some form of punishment because of the girl's age. "He is not a sexual predator." Fisher said. • The dates for final pretrial and trial have been set for a 23-year-old Kalamazoo man CalL.The HastingsBANNER • 945-9554 charges in Barry County • A former Hastings man who was extradited to Georgia was sentenced to two life terms in a courtroom there last month on sex charges. Robert L. Wyatt. 36. received the sentence for two counts of aggravated sodomy. He also received four 20-year sentences on related charges, including incest, the Swainsboro (Ga.) Blade reported The charges will run concurrently, except for tbe incest sentence, which will run consecutively with the life sentences. Wyatt had been convicted of larceny in a building in Hastings last October, and was sentenced to 12 months in jail, with credit for 239 days served, and five years of probation. He also had been accused of sexual misconduct and faced weapons who allegedly broke into a Hastings store in December. Tbe pretrial has been scheduled for June 15, and tbe trial for June 26 for Terrance E. Evns. He pleaded not guilty to tbe charge in April. He faces a maximum sentence of 10 yean in prison. • A Hastings woman received three years probation for charges of stealing an automobile. Penny L. Eitniear. 32, was sentenced for unlawful driving away of an automobile and unlawful use of an automobile. Besides the probation, she was sentenced to 78 days in jail with credit for 78 days t x one charge, and four months in jail with credit for 85 days oo the -ecood charge. • A trial date has been set for a Hastings man accused of making false statements in a motor vehicle certification. Thomas R. Sheridan. 41. will be in court for a final pretrial July 13. and a trial Jul* 17. He could face one to five years imprisonment and a fine of $500 to $5,000. Tbe same trial dates apply to Patricia and Randy Rountree, who are accused in tbe same case. Patricia Rountree. 46, of Middle rille, is accused of making false statements oo a certificate for a motor vehicle, as well as perjury in a district court trial. Randy Rountree, 45, also is charged with perjury. The perjury charges are punishable by up to 15 years in prison. It is alleged that tbe Rountrees perjured themselves by saying Sheridan was registering a vehicle with them, while he allegedly was committing a crime elsewhere. • A Shelbyville man charged with five crimes pleaded guilty to tir je of tbe charges Thomas M. Heid, 31,1 tad been charged with breaking and entering, malicious destruction of a building under $100, malicious destruction of property over $100. and two counts of assault or assault and battery. He pleaded guilty to malicious destruction over $100, breaking and entering, and one count of assault. All are misdemeanors. In exchange for his plea, the prosecutor's office will drop the remaining two charges against him. Malicious destruction over $100 could have carried a punishment of four yean in prison and a $2,000 fine. Heid faces 90 days in jail and a S500 fine for the assault charge. 90 days in jail and a $100 fine for the breaking and entering charge, and 90 days and a $100 fine for the charge of malicious destruction under $100. Sentencing has been set for June 2. • A 25-year-old Middleville man was arraigned on charges he had sex with a 15year-old girl in February. Matthew R. Werner stood mute to the charge, and Judge Asher entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. A June 22 pretrial has been scheduled. • A Wayland man stood mute to charges be was caught carrying a concealed weapon in Middleville last April. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Joseph V. Samson. 35. A June 22 pretrial has been scheduled. • A 29-year-old Hastings man stood mute to charges of drunken driving and improper car registration. Not guilty pleas were entered in behalf of Robert W. Webb. He is charged with operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL), driving with a suspended license, and unlawful use of registration. AU charges are 90-day misdemeanors, but he is also charged far a second or subsequent offense, which would bring a punishment of or»e year in jail, a $1,000 fine, confiscation of registration plates and impounding of his George P. Miller, 23. d Wayland waked away Iran Ma accident Wednesday afternoon. Tbe truck he was drMng struck two treea before flipping over after Miler fell asleep behind the wheel. Driver walks away after truck strikes two trees by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A 23-year-old Wiylsnd man fell asleep al tbe wheel of bis new truck and hit two trees before flipping the vehicle Wednesday, police said. George P. Miller was driving east on M­ 50 near Elm in Clarksville around noon when be fell asleep, said Michigan Slate Police Trooper larry Cannon from the Ionia post. His truck ran into the ditch along the right side of the road and traveled a short distance that way before striking a large tree. Impact with the tree caused the truck to tilt toward the left. Cannon said because at the speed of the truck, lhe vehicle continued forward until it hit another tree. The impact with the second tree caused tbe truck lo flip lo tbe left, coming to rest oo Us up In tbe roadway. The second tree was stripped uJ its bad from tbe impact Miller got out oT (be truck araf walked away from the accident. Cannon said. Miller, who had been wearing a seat belt was transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings for observation. Cannon said he has no reason to doubt that Miller did fall asleep. “Anyone who wssn't asleep would have been out ol that ditch right away," Cannon said. No other driven were cn tbe road al tbe time oT tbe accident. Cannon said if there had been, someone would have died. Miller was cried lor careless driving. Man arrested for scrap metal heist Hastings City Police arrested a man in connection with the theft of aluminum from a construction site earlier this month. Ronald Dean Avery, 26, of Shelbyville, was arraigned on charges of larceny over $100 and receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. said Hastings City Police Detective Tom Pennock. Avery allegedly stole scrap aluminum from a bin at a construction site located on the 600 block of State Street in Hastings May 2. He then allegedly sold the scrap metal to Padnos Iron and Metal Company in Hastings. Pennock is also investigating the breaking and entering of Padnos Iron and Metal. He said 1.000 pounds of copper and slag were stolen from the company, and some material matching that description was found in Avery's possession at the time of his arrest for tbe previous charges Pennock said additional charges against Avery may be pending. Students caught with drugs in school Two students may be charged with drug possession after being caught with marijuana on school grounds. Tbe students from Hastings Middle School were found in possession of a joint Thursday, May 18, said Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Michael Leedy. He said charges are pending. The students would be charged in juvenile court. Dowling man critical after truck crash A 37-ycar-old Dowling man was seriously injured after falling asleep at lhe wheel of his moving pickup truck and crashing into a tree, police said. Officials from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post said Wayne M. Rose was driving on Dowling Road a half mile east of Banfield at 10 p.m. Wednesday. May 17, when he fell asleep and lost control of lhe truck. His truck crossed the center line and went off the left side of the road, hitting a tree. Rose was pinned in the truck and had to be extricated with the Jaws of Life. He was transported to Bronson Methodist Hospital by the West Michigan Air Care Helicopter. He remains in tbe intensive care trauma unit in critical condition. Church burns twice in one evening The Word of Faith Church near Wall Lake caught fire two separate limes last Wednesday night. Both fires were electrical in nature. The first fire started at about 5:45 p.m. May 17 in the anic above the sound room, said Hastings Fire Department Chief Roger Carts. That fire, which caught a wood truss and cellulose insulation, was put out ‘n about a half hour. The fire department was at lhe church again later that night, when a second fire broke out about 10:54 p.m. This fire was also in lhe attic above the sound room, but about 20 feet away from tbe original fire. Cans said it was not a rekindle, but a completely separate fire Cans could only estimate fire damage at around $12,000 for both fires. He said that number may change if the electrical wiring is found to be defective and needs total replacement � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-06-01.pdf ef1531f8d73a2cf9776dd985f73754e9 PDF Text Text Saying goodbye to foreign visitor Congratulations to HHS grads See Page 3 Congratulations to Delton grads See Page 17 See Pages 8, 9 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS PUBLIC UERA2I 121S CHURCH St Hastings, mi Asosaiasi ANNER THURSDAY, JUNE 1,1885 VOLUME 141. NO. 15 PRICE 25' Schools may lose State aid Memorial Day parade honors fallen veterans The Memorial Day parade, sponsored by the Lawrence J. Bauu' Post of the American Legion in Hastings, makes its way up North Broadway in Hastings. For more photos of the observance of veterans, see inside this issue. Committee recommends rejection of solid waste exporting proposal by J«. GMl.p Staff Wrntr Saying everyone in the xolid watte itxkntry in Barry County mould have a level playing field, the Barry County Solid Watte Planning Committee May 19 voted to recommend rejection of a propoted amendment to the County Solid Watte Plan by Browning Ferm International (BFI). The proposal now goet to the Barry County Board of Comtniitioocn for action. The proposal. If approved, would allow BFI to compete to export up to 100 percent of Barry Coonty'r toild waste. A previous amendment applied for by Ci.y Management Inc. to allow the owners of Hastings Sanitary Service to import sol id waste from 12 surrounding counties was rejected by the County Board The consensus of the Planning Committee wat that since City Management cannot import solid watte from other counties then neither can BFI export solid waste with no restrictions. Steve Balagna. vice president for corporate development al City Management, asked for the level playing field, adding that he supported the idea at export and import, but not just export alone. Bill Sweeney, a waste hauler on the committee, called the local landfill a luxury. He made the point that Eaton. Allegan and Kalamazoo counties don't have landfills. HSS provides a needed service, he said, and il only seems fair to control both export and import of solid waste in ihe county. Ev Minihum noted that when Clly Management proposed bringing in outside waste two years ago. there was very strong feeling that the landfill should serve only Barry County 'What has changed.?" be asked Jeff Mansfield noted that th - amendment would substantially change He solid waste plan, the reason the commi sioneis used when they denied City Management's request lim Schnackenberg remi ided that since the plan deals with more than just export and import wane, the whole plan should be examined and rewritten. He asked that the letter advising rejection and giving the committee's reasons also ask the commission o provide an expert consultant so the commute* could begin to write a new solid waste plan. The first solid wane plan for Barry County was completed in 1989. and is out of date. Bob Wenger added his agreement to the rejection recommendation and the request for help in making a new plan governing solid waste in the county. He likened the plan to a "big puzzle" and the BFI amendment "just one piece." V. Harry Adrounie, chair of the committee said he would write a letter to the commissioners with the recommendation that the request be denied, giving the committee's reasons, and ask that the commissioners hire a consultant to help them rewrite the plan. The committee has formed a four-person subcommittee to begin work on the basics of changing the plan, with a report to come back io the full committee Historic District panel worried about misunderstandings Maple Ridge Historic District Study Committee members say they’re concerned about "misunderstandings' citizens have about the proposed ordinance that would cre­ ate Hastings' first historic district. Committee members said their concerns grow from comments that were made by some people at the May 15 hearing on creat­ ing a historic district in Hastings. Peg Peurach. chairwoman of the commit­ tee, said, "It became clear after listening to the public bearing that people still have a lot of misconceptions anuut what the law really says. The primary goal of a historic district is to enhance and preserve these neighborhoods as places people want to live, to the benefit of the individual and the city. "1 guess we could have done more to make sure people had accurate information." she aided She listed six key misunderstanding: dis­ trict opponents have and attempted to answer them: • That the Historic Commission will dictau whether or not a person can put a deck, addition, garage, etc., on a house "All of the communities surveyed by the committee said approval for projects was granted 95 percent of the time." Peurach said She quoted the proposed law as: in making a decision on an application, the commission shall be aware of the importance of finding a way to meet the current needs of the applicant." The proposed standards state: "Contempo­ rary design for alterations and additions shall not be discouraged... when such design is compatible with the... character of the propeny.’ Peurach said that pan of the goal of a his­ toric district is to keep its old homes unique while insuring that they are livable by to­ day's standards. • That the commission will force people to spend an unreasonable amount of money to preserve a roof, soffit, etc. Peurach said the proposed law says, "The commission shall recognize the importance of approving plans that will be reasonable for the applicant to carry out." State law also prohibits forcing home­ owners to do work that is financially unrea­ sonable. she added. • That because the entire property is in the proposed district, the commission will tell them what they can or cannot do in their own back yard. The proposed law. Peurach said, states that applications are required "for changes on the exterior structure visible from the right of way only." "It is the state's requirement that the back property line be used as the boundary for the district." Peurach pointed out. "What is visi­ ble from the street will vary from house to house. • That the commission will dictate what landscaping can be done, including painting or removal of shrubs, flowers and trees. Historically significant alteration of the landscape is the only consideration for the commission. Peurach said. "This could include very old trees or changing the grade of the land, or preserving an open space, but only if is historically significant," she said. "It does not include bushes, flowers or trees which arc dead, dis­ eased or younger than the home." • That the district will stifle any attempt to supply the downtown with more parking. Peurach said the proposed law stales that a Notice to Proceed will be issued when a "re­ source is a deterrent to a major improvement program that will be of substantial benefit to the community" or "retaining the resource would not be in the best interest of the ma­ jority of the community." "Historic districts only work when they have a balanced perspective on the need tor growth and the need to preserve our history," she said. • That some people say this does not sound bad now, but what is to prevent this from becoming overly restrictive in the fu­ See HISTORIC DISTRICT, page 3 J-Ad Graphics News Service Area school districts may find it difficult to make ends meet next month or next year if threatened cuts in slate funding become a reality. Thornapple Kellogg Superintendant Jay Cason said officials from school districts throughout Michigan have been told they may get cuts in their per-pupil foundation grants fix the end of the 1994-95 academic year . The cuts would be used to pay for what some school officials say is state government’s fiscal n imuigrTt of Ihe Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System. ••ft’s happening to every school in the stale. It just hits some harder than others," Cason said. TK. he said, could thee budget reductions of as much as $450,000 if the cuts are im­ plemented next month. Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean said the state now owes the retirement fund about $400 million and if the Michigan Supreme Court orders immediate payment for all the yean since 1991. Caledonia could lose more than $600,000. The problem stems from a Michigan Supreme Coon ruling. Musselman »«. Lugiee. in which a retied teacher claimed the state had no right to cease pre-funding of the retire­ ment system in 1991. when Gov. John Engler issued an executive order cut of about $54 million io try meet former in-formula school districts' financial needs then. Despite the cut. there was enough money left in the fund that year to cover premiums to retired employees who received a monthly pension and various health care benefits. Since then the state has continued to fund the retirement system only on a year-to-year basis instead of pre-funding the program, as required by the Michigan Constitution. The court ruled the state failed to fund the retirement system property and ordered restitution of $139.5 million. However, the court also said that it did not have the authori­ ty io force the state to appropriate the money necessary to make such a repayment The state, which does not have the money needed io repay the retirement system, instead has considered the reducing per-pupil alloca­ tions to each school district next month by 22.9 percent, which would cut more than $278,000 from Thomappie Kellogg s budget. Carl Schoetael, superintendent of Hastings Area Schools, said preliminary indications are that the Hastings system might loae 20­ 25 percent of its stale aid. That translates into approximately $293,000. he said. Also, the "foundation grant" for each stu­ dent has been reduced by $13 per pupil be­ cause of the Ion of anticipated revenue at the state level, he said. He has adopted a “wait and sec" attitude about the coming year’s state aid. "We’ve just put on the brakes in terns of doing any spending other than what we have to to open (the doors), he said. Also of concern, is that pre-retirement may have to be increased in the future. Once again the schools are waiting to see what action the legislature is going to take. Dean McBeth, superintendent of Delton Kellogg schools, said he was hoping that with political action by their associations, the legislature and the governor and find would another solution to paying back the pre-funding going back to 1991. "Il would be certainly horrific if the worst case scenario came true; it would defeat the entire purpose of Proposal A." be said. However, he said be is hopeful the prob­ lem will be fixed through the rainy day fund, or some other way. "I have faith that they will reconcile this problem without injuring the purpose of Proposal A that was recently passed." he said. State Rep. Terry Geiger, who represents all of Barry County, said the Supreme Court’s decision was based on a discrepancy in how the retirement fund was paid In 1985, during the Blanchard administra­ tion, a law was passed that required the government to pre-fund all public employee retirement programs. When Engler came into office in 1991. he decide* to change the pre­ funding method io a "pay as you go" plan, which would only require the government to have a certain percentage of this money on See, SCHOOLS, pace 14 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 1, 1995 Fallen veterans honored in Memorial Day events Frank Weinbrecht, carrying the American Legion colors and Joyce Weinbrecht. carrying the American Legion Auxilary colors, lead the rifle squad (back, left Io right) Mike Ainslie, Ron Miller, Larry Marcusse. Ken Kuemple, Tom Quads and Mark Hopkins to the Courthouse Square during the Memorial Day parade Monday. The firing squad, made up of (left to right) Mike Ainslie, Ron Miller. Ken Kuemple. Tom Quads and Mark Hopkins, provide a 21 gun salute to the veterans of al wars who made the supreme sacrifice of their kves News Briefs Ehlers to visit Hastings June 10 Third District Congrewnan Vent Othters will have anodw io a scries of t..|own meetings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. {Saturday. June 10, at t* Courts and Law Building. 220 W. Court Si.. HaMingi Ehiers will make some opening remarks and the rest of the hour and a half meeting will be for questions and answers. For more information, call Beth Band4n at 451-8383. Seminars set on Alzheimer’s Orientation seminars of Alzheimer's Disease will be Tuesday. June 20. and Thursday. June 29. al Ihe Barry County Commission on Aging office at 120 N. Mxhigan Ave. in Hastings. The seminars, sponsored by the COA and the West Michigan chapter of (he Alzheimer's Association, will be from 7 to 9 p.m. June 20 and 2 to 4 p.m. June 29. The goal of the sessions is to increase knowledge of the disease and of the ser­ vices available through the West Michigan chapter. They will be geared to professionals working with families and family members who are dealing with Alzheimer's, agency staff, clergy and any interested community members. Some of the information will include the warning signs, stages, importance of diagnoses, problems that mask Aeheimer's. the function of the associa­ tion services and how support groups can help. June 9 deadline for PAT awards Nominations are being accepted until June 9 for this year’s PAT (Positive Ac­ tion for Tommorrow) award, given an­ nually to someone who works for the good of Barry County without thought of reward or recognition. A trophy is given to the winner during the Barry County Fair. Other qualified nominees may received framed cer­ tificates of recognition. The selection of the winner is mac on the basts of craing for neighbors, fellow workers, the future of children, to an in­ dividual group, organization or company who has taken action that will have a lasting and beneficial effect on BarryCounty and its citizens. The PAT award is affiliated with the Barry County Futunng Committee and the Cooperative Extension Service Complete application forms are available at the Cooperative Extension office on the first floor of the Courts and Law Building. 220 W Courts St.. Hastings Short application forms also arc acceptable All applications will be reviewed and those selected will be ratified Applications ma\ he sent to the Cooperative Extension office For more information, call 948-4862 Elks-Moose blood drive is Friday The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct the first annual Elks/Moose Challenge Blood Drive from I to 7 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The goal will be 100 pints. Local Red Cross Director Karen Despres said challenge drives between fraternal and service organizations usually are successful because of the friendly competition between the two . groups. Another challenge drive held an­ nually mvoles the Rotary and Ki wants. Despres said need for blood in Barry County continues to be critical. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age, weighs al least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible Tickets available for alumni banquet The deadline to buy tickets to attend this year's Hastings High School Alumni Banquet is Thursday. June 8, not Mon­ day. June 5. as stated in previous edi­ tions of the Banner and Reminder. The banquet is scheduled for Saturday evening. June 10. al the Hastings High School cafeteria Habitat house to be dedicated The ninth house built by Barry County Habitat for Humanity will be will be dedicated al 3 p.m. Sunday, June 4. in Cloverdate Lil Enright and her sons are the pro­ spective homeowners. They have lived in a rented home in Prairieville Township for nearly 11 years. This will be the second house built by Habitat on Cloverdate Drive, next door to the house now owned by the Barb Miller family. Habitat will sell Enright the house without interest. The house payments paid by clients are used to build other Habitat homes Habitat is a Christian ecumenical group that builds decent, affordable housing for people needing homes. For more information about Habitat, call 948-9939 or write to P.O. Box 234. Hastings. Mich. 49058. City Band starts season rehearsals The Hastings City Band will begin another summer season of music with rehearsals from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, starting June 6 at the high school band room. The band, under the direction of Joseph LaJoye. is made up of adult and high school instrumentalists from Hastings and surrounding communities. Concerts will be at Fish Hatchery on Wednesday evenings during the summer. Anyone interested in joining the per­ formances may simply show up with musical instrument al the rehearsal Tues­ day evening. Detailed information about the con­ certs and music will be distributed at the first rehearsal For more information, call LaJoye at 948-4409 or 945-9766 Speaker at the Memorial Day observance at the Grand Army of the Republic monument al Riverside Cemetery. Gary Sammons, is the youngest Michigan Dpeertment Poet Commander, and a Viet Nam veteran. With him is Lawrence J. Bauer Poet commander, Glenn Ainslie. Ai Hamdani Shew watches and wets for the Memorial Day parade to start Monday Couqty senior citizens’ programs will get a boost in pilot program by Ebler Cflbrrt Assistant Editor If tentative funding levels become reality, there will be more money in the next fiscal year tor home delivered meals, friendship Center meals, in-home respite care and bomemaking and chore assistance for Barry County's senior dtzens. The projected increased funding is expected to be the result of the county participating in a pilot program with the slate to eliminate the "middle man." formally called Region III Area Agency on Aging. Barry County Is tentatively scheduled to receive an additional $11.4*4 for fiscal year 1996. which begins Oct 1, 1995, according lo Tammy Pennington, executive director of the County Commiss on on Aging. Pen­ nington sent a recent nemo to the County Board of Commissioners and others relating the "very good news "This looks to me like indisputable proof that there are dollars to be saved by the elimination of an area agency in Region HI." Pennington said. Region III AAA. embroiled in controversy for the past several years, bad formerly been the recipient of senior citizen program funds for Barry and four other counties and served as the administrative arm between the counties and the stale. However, the state recently "de-designated" the AAA agency and has taken over its operation because of alleged mismanagement. Barry. Branch and St. Joseph counties quit paying dues Io AAA kt 1992 when they lost confidence in the agency. Now. stale Office of Services to the Ag­ ing plans to apply the state funding formula, which uses factors of geographic size, older adult population, poverty and minority population to Barry County and other counties that are pan of Region DI. Pennington said The funding formula of the former AAAIII allocated stale dollars based entirely oo the percentage of the region's older adult population that lived in each county. Based on that formula. Barry County received 9.8 percent of all the stale funds. Under OSA s proposed formula. Barry County will receive 10.33 percent of all state and federal dollars allocated lo Region ID (the former AAA bad no formula for distribution of federal dol­ lars)," she said Need to Raise CASH in a hurry? Run a Garage Sale Classified Ad and reach your total market. Call Us at 948-8744 *In addition to the change in formula. OSA intends to allocate to the service providers, some of the program development dollars that were previously allocated to the area agency. Lastly. OSA will be releasing to the service providers funds that the former AAA-III didn't release to the service providers 'for whatever reason.- Penmngtoo said. Philosophy at the federal level involves allowing stales to have more flexibility to implement the federal Older Americans Act lo allow more efficient responses to the changing needs of senton. Pleasantview students visit their business partner, Kmart. Teachers Jan Cummins and Todd WBartfs desses from Pleasantview recently visited Kmart, the business partner for their school. Gathered at the front of the store, the children sing a song under the direction of music teacher Pat Wiliams. I A trip to Kmart lets Pleasantview students see what is involved in a business A tour of Kmart by Ihe students included the restaurant inside of the shopping center named "The Eatery Express" �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 1, 1995 — Page 3 Hastings students say goodbye to Mo Ying, teacher from China DantoUe Waniand (center) gives China teacher Mo Ying a t-shirt, as Dustin Bowman waits to give Mo hets. Both students are from Southeastern Elementary in Hastings BuMtog coordinators lor Mo Ying's visit are introduced by coordinator at the China Project, Pleasantview Princpal Jo Stebbins Teachers Eleanor Vonk (left to ritXrt). Iron. Pleasantview, Tim Newsted from Northeastern, Marianne Kendal from Central and Robert Palmer from Southeastern are all thanked for their work in the China Project. Steve Kogge, not pictured, represented the Hastings Middle School Mo Ying says ’goodbye* lo al of her new friends in HastingB at a reception held in her honor Tuesday. A extended visit In the Hastings Area Schools by Mo Ying, teacher from China, came to an end Tuesday al a reception tor her. hosted by the school. Kathy Walters-Surratt, Barry County 4-H Coordinator. explained that Mo came to the United States as pan of a "China Project* that began in 1980 aa a way to permit cultural exchanges between that country and the United States. Last year. Michigan was named to take pan In a pilot program to allow Chinese teachers to visit Barry County schools. Walters-Surratt explained. Michigan was lucky enough to be asked to take pan again this year, and to have such a talented teacher visit Hastings, she said. Mo is married to an electrical engineer, and has a daughter who is 7. A graduate of Huazhang Normal University in China, she majored in English language, literature and teaching methodology An English teacher for ten years, she is also a lecturer, and author with two books to her credit. Along with the Michigan State University Extension, the John Masters Foundation helped fund the teachers visits, she said. •John Masters has been working for nine years on this; we need to thank him for his dedication to the project.* Walters-Surratt said. She also acknowledged the rest of the staff al Hastings schools lor their work, and two area businesses. Fleafab and Viking Company, for helping Mo Ying during her visit to a foreign land by paying for phone calls home to her family. Betsy Knox. MSU 4-H youth associate program lender. said that besides the teacher exchange, die (tuto Mo Ying shows the giant card signed by the students of Central Elementary just praeerted to her by Michele Scott fright) as Katie Hesterty prepares to give her pnnts of the photos Mo took while in Hastings. mgudes a* dance troupe, an an r rwwfcwnl a graduate student from China Studying global citizenship here. "This is a tribute io the Hastings schools The mayor of Hastings, Mary Lou Gray, (left) presents Mo Ying with a resolution of thsnks from the city of Hastings for her work with Hastings students HISTORIC DISTRICT continued from page I *K k were adopted.* Peurach said. chang­ ing iNs law would require an amendment to the city code. There would be a public hear­ ing. where everybody iu the diatria would receive natter, and k wwjd require two read­ ings and a majority vote from the City CoundL ’But moat important, there will never be any incentive to be overly restrictive," she added. "since that would discourage people from living here, ar.d that defeats one of the purposes of having a district * The Cky Council is expected to make a decision July 24 on either adopting or not adopting an ordinance lo create a historic dtstrict SPIKEHORN Encyclopedia coverage of Span's turbulent Me stretching from 1870 to 1959 Over 125 photos. map*. and drawings Conetoe A comprehensive. Fuity indexed. The only book ever writ­ ten about him Hardcover, overatte. GJatt HASTWGS OFFICE SUPPLT Owarors a euro. HMonaa DIFIX1MA al GRADUATION, 1- 5x7 only SltSS. CAIX TO GET ON LIST! CaB abacs FOSM4I rOkTBAH packages in year cap A gawa aa KEEP THE GREEK LIGHT SHINING and the service groups that helped with the funding.* she said. The Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, Barry County 4-H. the Exchange Club of Hastings and the Hastings Kiwanis Club also helped make the project possible. In her good-bye, Mo thanked everyone for being kind and helpful and making her visit so enjoyable. She also thanked her boat families. Larry and Ellen Haywood and Gordon and Carolyn Worth. She promised to tell everyone in China about her happy experiences in America. NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1995-1996 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 14, 1995 at 7M o’clock p.m. at 535 W. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of Barry Intermediate School District will hold a public hearing to consider the district’s proposed 1995-1996 budget. The Board may not adopt Its proposed 1995-1996 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 1995-1996 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate Is available for public Inspec­ tion at Barr> Intermediate School District, 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, Michigan from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education, Barry Intermediate School District, this 10th day of May 1995. Thomas S. Mohler, Secretary • SALE STARTS AT 10:00 AM • FRIDAY, JUNE 2 • LOTS OF NEW REDUCTIONS CLEARANCE 30-50% OFF gn tortile eight. la Ac l«tar« ball S.-W-7Maa>y. Thanks to MOA research, lor more than a millton Americans affected by neuromuscular diseases, the future looks brighter than ever Saturday 9 am to 5:30 pm 616 945-3967 CONGRATULATIONS!l -.r WunWrOrwamr liurlrann 1-800-572-1717 JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTI NGS �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 1, 1995 We shouldn’t take parking spaces from disabled 7b Let’s meet today’s, tomorrow’s needs 7b The Editor: I've lost track of (he number of meetings and discussions I've participated in where the conversation turns to the projected growth of Barry County Everyone seems to agree (hat indeed Barry County is in the path of significant new The census numbers support this contention — Barry County has experienced a population yean! This growth is second only to Allegan County in the entire southwest Michigan My office al the District Health Department now is reviewing plans for four new subdivi­ sions. one condominium project and one mobile home park. These developments alone will bang 292 new homes to the Hastings Area School System and all are in addition to increasing rate. And these are just the current projects. We don’t need to talk about the coming growth — stder what this much talked about growth truly means for our schools. Certainly, our school officials watch these growth patterns as they plan for the physical *nd human resource needs created by a burgeoning student population. a community. done lo assure that our children are being provided with an environment that supports the learning experiences necessary in today's world? It is perhaps important for us to fully ap­ preciate the current condition of our school buildings and then to think in terms of what what impacts the increasing student popula­ tion will have. It may surprise some L* learn just how old our school buildings are. Schools built 100 years ago cannot and do not meet today’s educational needs, yet one of our schools now b 103 years old. two others are more than 60 years old. two more are more than 40 while another is nearly 40. Yet we vend our children io these buildings every day. expecting them lo learn the skills necessary in today's sophisticated and technological world. Counseling our children tn janitor's closets, limiting access to libraries so that they can be used as classrooms, holding science classes in rooms without the equipment necessary to support the subject matter, overcrowded hallways and watching new homes for new families going up al a rapid rate all speak to the need to provide our schools with the funds necessary to help assure an environment that will support learning. Please join me in supporting the bond issue and in supporting a learning environment that will meet today's and tomorrow's educational James P. Schnackenbcrg Hastings How about going all out for the kids? To The Editor: It's amazing how the administrators of this school system go all out when it's time lo vole on a millage. I will be one of the first to admit that we need more room Classes are overcrowded. The thing we don't understand is our children also are suffering with that battle, but why should they suffer with a teacher or teachers who really don't want to be there? We have fought this school system the enOur son is failing one class because a teacher has been there so long and developed an attitude Our son told us that if you're not smart like so-and-so. don't bother the teacher We thought the teacher was just joking, but then we heard half of the kids in the same grade say the same thing. Our son has gotten above 70 percent all year on any one page The problem is that The Editor: There’s a time and place for everything. School is for learning about reading, writing and arithmetic. Church is for learning about God and home is for learning about morals, values and good judgment. I teach my children not to talk to strangers or to take things from strangers and I consider (hat gjod judgment. You can imagine my suprise when I went to pick up my first-grader and saw three strange men handing out religious books to the elementary children as they walked by. stranger* to my child and the other children 4 This upset me. so I confronted the school. I was informed that legally nothing could be done about it because they were on public­ property 1 was also told that the school could not ask So. I went outside to explain to these men that I didn't feel it was right for them to be there. They politely told me that they understood my position and then they refused to leave. They weren't there today when I went to the school, but how will I know they won't be there tomorrow? Certainly the school won't inform me. Madelene Ellsworth Teachers can make a difference To The Editor: A recent Ann Landers column address the need to publicly recognize our outstanding teachers. It is with this in mind that I am directing this letter io two of them Our daughter had the great fortune this year tai kindergarten class at Central Elementary School class. Ellen Sherry, have made our child's first year of school a wonderful cxpeiience Mrs. Price and Mrs Sherry are caring and en­ thusiastic teachers. Each day they take time and effort to make sure each child in their care hjx thr «kilK and confidence they need to HastingsBaNNER (6-6)»45-»554 • NEWSROOM DewdT'KxxiQfFdtor) Karen Mauck BartwaGal CmdySmtth Mandy Habet ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Scott Ommen Dan Buarge SubKripciM Kates: $15par ya* in Barry Carty PO .Bate Kastnqs. Ml 49058-0602 (USPS 717-830) Don’t forget to vote “no” To The Editor: some of the problems on the papers are not wrong or the whole page is right, but he still gets them wrong. Why should he try? It's no wonder there is a waiting list for alternative education when they get to high school. We used to joke around 20 years ago that if you can't spell something, it’s because you go to Hastings. I had a ninth-grader in our youth group ask me a couple of months ago how to spell a simple word like "please." I said, "You're joking, right?" His reply was, "What do you expect? I go to Hastings." Now that's something to be proud of We wish the administration would spend as much time on our children and the attitudes of a lot of these teachers every day. every year. ikX just when they need parents to pass a millage Marv and Monica Hollars Hastings Beware of strangers with books 7b The Editor: I am responding to a letter printed in the May 25 edition of the Banner Mr. Garry Moore felt that he received un­ fair treatment from the Hastings City Police Department when he was given a $75 fine for parking in a handicapped parking space at the Hastings mall. As a parent of two. wheelchair dependent children I was appalled by Mr. Moore's selfish attitude concerning this matter. There was no hint of remorse in his letter for taking the space from a disabled person who needs it. only anger, because he feels that since he was in town to help plan a banquet for the Hastings Alumni he should be automatically excused for breaking the law. I am sure that many people appreciate Mr. Moore's efforts to help the Hastings High School alumni with their banquet, but this does not place Mr. Moore above the law. Mr. Moore also feds that by paying his fine, he should be "entitled to lifetime privileges to the so-called handicapped space." In reality what this will entitle him to is more $75 fines from the city police, or maybe next time the state police will have the honor of hh presence. I am sure that they will be happy to present him with a civil infraction, this could cost $100. In some areas in Michigan, a vehi­ cle can be towed away, too! This sounds like a pretty expensive parking space that Mr. Moore is entitled to. Mr. Moore’s excuse for parking in the space illegally was that it was so poorly mark­ ed that how was he supposed to know? These spaces are actually marked in two different ways. First there is a sign which is blue, green and white in front of the parking space. It succeed. Our daughter. Page, has gained so much this year and this is due largely to the outstan­ ding efforts of her teachers. They offer their need to feel good about themselves and to be enthusiastic learners. Every child should have the opportunity to start their school careers in such a positive environment Our country and our future lie in the hands of vj educators. As a community, we should be grateful lo our outstanding teachers. Todd and Debra Kiemple Hastings We must vote "no" on June I2. or we will be right back where we were before with high property taxes again. We must find other ways to raise money for our schools. The elderly and farmers and the hard­ working homeowners just can't go back to large property taxes again. Please lake the time to vote and vote "no" on June 12. Lewis Anderson Hastings No justice in Hastings? To The Editor: My heart goes out to poor Garry Moore. What a blight upon his honored name. While visiting the old home town on official H.H.S. class of '37 business, he parked in gwartetet* .7; ; . NoMy to the chjr oa parade. BMTven a wink and nudge like hu old pals used lo betstow A ticket! Well, it's obvious there is no justice in Hastings. In a just world. Mr. Moore wouldn't want to park in a handicapped spot. He would need that spot. . Wayne Smith • Hoh Alumnus deserved parking ticket 7b The Editor: I have lo respond to the May 25 letter writ­ ten by Gary Moore of Grand Rapids. It seems Mr. Moore got a $75 ticket in Hastings for parking in a handicapped space. Mr Moore's letter seems to suggest that because he is a Hastings High School alumnus and has worked for the Alumni Association for 14 years, that he is above the law. He even goes on to say that probably no one in the police department has ever attended an alumni My questions is. who c res about alumni status and where the polic: eat!?! He broke for the people who need 4. He should thank God that he is healthy aud quit gripping. I think that. Mr. Moore deserved that ticket and I applaud the officer that gave it to him.' Linda Smitherman Delton Letters states in large letters "Reserved Parking. " it also shows a large symbol that depicts a per­ son in a wheelchair, the common symbol used to point out handicapped accessible. On the parking spots, there is also a very large handicap symbol painted in bright yellow on the pavement, if Mr. Moore is hav­ ing that much difficulty seeing that these spots are reserved for »he handicapped, maybe he should have somebody drive him to to the D.M.V. to take the eye test While he is there, he could review the Michigan vehicle codes I think that he may find that there are no excep­ tions made for people who attend alumni board meetings. Mr. Moore asked the people of Hastings to write the Banner about their experiences with the police department 1 would like to ask the people reading this lo instead take some time to think about your experiences with people with physical limitations. What can you do to remove an obstacle? If you see somebody who i* involved in a oiiitcult situation, ask them it there is a way for you to help. The/ may say no thanks, but there is no harm in aski^. Many would greatly appreciate • our offer. good look around. Are your doorways wide enough for a wheelchair to pm through? Are People with phyucal limitations generally and enjoy recreational activities just like most able bodied people do. I hope Mr. Moore will read this and think beyond his own needs, and realize how at­ titudes like his affect others. A *75 fine might help driver’s vision 7b The Editor: Mr. Garry Moore requested a response to his letter in last week's Banner, so here we After reading the letter, it brought a few questions to mind. First. I should advise that I am a double am­ putee and the handicapped parking spots are a real godsend to me. As a matter of fact. 1 went to the mall in Hastings around April 30 and was unable to find a handicapped spot to park in, so I had to go (o the rear of the pa1king lot to assure there would be enough room to get out of my van. Who knows? Mr. Moore's car might have been parked in ocx of the spots. designating :he handicapped parking spots, if you can't find them in the mall lot. I think you should think twice about driving. Last, but not least. I appreciate Chief Jerry Sarver and his officers for enforcing the han­ dicapped parking state statute. I'll bet Mr. Moore, after paying $75. will see those signs next lime. Gerald R Smith Class of59 Should the police make an exception? 7b The Editor: What is this world coming to? What can the Hastings Police Department be thinking when they ticket someone for parking in a space reserved for handicapped people? Especially someone who has spent "hun­ dreds of hours and dozens of trips from Grand Rapids lo help the Hastings High School Alumni Association." Doesn't the Hastings Police Department know that the laws — enacted to help make the lives of people who are handicapped just a little easier — those laws do not apply to Mr. Moore? What can the Hastings Police Department be thinking? Teddie Soya Baltimore Township Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate iuo wirasen oensie vmce ouuoing, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. . U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springe, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland. . mmnvpmravwn. < Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United Slates House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature * Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O Box 30013, Lanamg, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400 State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (al ot Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 871h District (al of Barry County), Michigan House ot Representatives. State Capitot, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. » < �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 1, 1995 — Page 5 ‘Our community plus school equals future” FINANCIAL FOCUS To Mait D CWittnMn of Edward D. Jones A Co. _______________________________ < Diversification by any other name is still diversification Ask far advice from any investment professtonal or successful investor, and you'll year one word again and again: diversification. Some prefer to call k asset allocation Veteran investors still refer lo it as "not putting all your eggs tn one basket " Investors who pul all their money in cer uftcaaes of deposit in the 1980s can tell you about the pitfalls of owning just one invest­ ment. When rales dropped from 16 percent lo 6 percent, and CDS came up for renewal, the loss of income was devastating for investors whose portfolios were not properly diversified. So how can you diversify your investments? There was a time when you could be suffi­ ciently diversified by owning just one solid mutual fund Today, however, diversification requires more planning Even owning 10 or IS different funds doesn't necessarily mean you're properly diversified If those funds all have the same objective, and invest in the same types of securities, your assets rosy not be varied enough to protect you from a downturn in one industry or area. A wellallocaied mutual fund portfolio consists of funds with different obfeaivex. managers and market sectors. To tlhrstrate. consider the following exam pie compiled by MFS Investors Services Inc.. an international money manager The exam­ ple looks al how a J 10.000 investment, allocated equally among four hypothetical stock funds, would have performed from Jan. I. 1984. to Dec. 31. 1993. Fund A earned the average return of the lop 23 growth funds for this period 117.98 per­ cent) as reported by Lipper Analytical Service lac. Fund B earned the same return as the Stan­ dard and Poor's 300 (SAP) for the period (14.94 percent). Fuad C earned half the return of die SAP (7.47 percent). Fund D earned nothing, and all of the prin­ cipal was lost. This, of course, has never hap­ pened to any fund over a 10-year period. Even wnh 23 percent of the investment lost, the portfolio still grew to $28,262 A decline in one area affected only one-fourth of the portfolio, and earnings on the other funds buf­ fered the investor from this loss This is die value of diversification. (Keep in mind, however, that this example is based on historical performance and in not guarantee of future results.) Try this simple diversification lest co funds you already own or plan to purchase. Pick four different types of funds - for example, a conservative income fund, a balanced fund, a blue-chip equity fond and aa aggressive sector fund Ask your financial professional fa show you die performance of your selected funds over die para 10 years or more. Finally, com Leqal Notice pare the diversified portfolio to a portfolio concentrated solely in CDs. savings accounts. U.S. Treasury securities or any other conser­ vative investment. The results may astound you. Careful selection of four or more mutual funds with different investment objectives and parameters can provide the diversification you need. Diversification allows you to take ad­ vant ge of the various benefits offered by dif­ ferent investments. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Close Change AT&T 50 437. Ameritech 58’/. Anheuser-Busch 42’/, Chrysler 857. Clark Equipment CMS Energy 24 60 Coca Cola 737. Dow Chemical 70 Exxon 1Vh Family Dollar 287. Fort General Motors 467. TCF Financial Corp. 467. Hastings Mtg. 187> 927. IBM 467. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 64*/. 12s/. Kmart 657. Kellogg Company McDonald's 37 547. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 19s/. Spartan Motors 97. 357. Upjohn Gold $385.50 5.30 Silver Dew Jones 4378.68 Volume 281,000,000 + 7. — -’/t + 7. — Company +1 + 7. —’/. —1 The Editor: This letter concerns itself with the Hastings Schools* upcoming bond/millage vote of June 12. The voters in the Hastings Area School District will be presented with the opportunity to have significant impact on the future of our community. This opportunity occurs once every generation in the form of updating and budding new school structures to provide for the needs of the community's greatest resource — our children. Since the last major building campaign in 1969 that resuled in the "new" high school, much as changed in Hastings. As a society, we have moved from the industrial age that put a man on the moon July 20. 1969 to the age of automation This has resulted in a reduction of the blue collar workforce whose skills and dedication made this county the most productive society known to mankind. These same people made Hastings what it is today , one of the best 100 small towns in the United States. In order for Hastings to maintain this honor, we must recognize that we can not stagnate We must adapt to society's needs in the age of automation, where technology and service in­ dustries will flourish. Our schools represent the best chance we have to produce the work force of the future. However, we can not meet this need with the schools of the prior generation. Likening our school buildings to the family car we continue to simply replace the tires, battery and shocks, it's time to jack up the license plate and put a new vehicle under it. The ca. we need is a new family station wagon, not fancy (what we want) but practical (wfcd we need). In business today, if you don't grow, you eventually die. Barry County is growing and it has been conservatively projected that the district will add 500 new students in the near future. We can not accommodate this growth without the renovations, additions and new —.11 -57.76 of Fducation Secretaries William Bennett and Lamar Alexander. • Education is the constitu ttonal responsibility of the stales, the social responsibility of communities and the moral responsibilities of families." As voters in our fine community, we can either be pan of the problem or part of the solution I chose lo be part of the solution That is why I'm voting “yes" on June 12. I hope you’ll join me in supporting our com­ munity. our schools and our future Gordon Dudley Dowling Let’s continue commitment to quality 7b The Editor: In regards to the upcoming vote for school improvmenf in June. I encourage the support of the citizens of Hastings for several reasons. First, the community should congratulate itself for growth that requires such expansion. It speaks well for the quality of life one can lead in the Hastings area Second. 1 have lived and taught in four states and I cannot emphasize enough how im­ pressed I was with the administration, faculty, parents and students in the Hastings Area Middle School. 1 served as a permanent substitute from August until March and worked with the restructuring plan for the school. The cooperation between parents and the middle school was very impressive to me. along wnh the commitment lo excellence while Leepmg costs in line. When Mr. Schoessel presented us with the plan for expansion lo meet growth, I was en­ couraged by the fact that comidenstion was taken to use existing structures » here possible and lo improve them. Growth in the elemen­ tary schools gives evidence of the need for a new building. Parents, grandparents and students alike should be pleased that such a plan was devaed and vote enthusiastically for the im­ provements Hastings is to be commended for the ruality education it offers its children Gerri Pyles Grand Rapids No special parking for volunteers — -1 -17. + 7. -1 . 4*/» + 17. —V. —7. + 7. + 7. -2 + 7. -’/» + 7. + 2.20 elementary school that this bond/millage issue proposes. These changes are neither excessive or unnecessary . Our school system, through its trustees, ad­ ministration. teachers, support staff and volunteers, has dedicated itself to fiscal responsibility and frugality. As a concerned parent and taxpayer. I have attended most Board of Education meetings over the past two years. As a business person and a member of Citizens For Quality Education. I've made certain that this financial request is in keeping with placing needs before warns. In a recent quote from former Department No excuses for breaking law 7b 7b The Editor: I am responding lo the letter that was in the May 25 Banner from a Garry Moore of Grand Rapids. 1 know the H.H.S. Class of 37 did nechave driver's training and there must have been some other classes that Mr. Moore didn't learn anything in. Handicapped parking is for the handicapped only. If I had my way. anybody parking in a handicapped zone who is not handicapped should go to jail. Mr. Moore should feel tacky. Al Hackett Hastings Congratulations, Graduate! Your community is very proud of you and your accomplishments. We wish you continued success and happiness. We care about you. Sincerely, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Barry County Chapter The Editor: The law is quite specific as to who can legally perk in a handicapped parking area. Signs are even posted designating the area as such in many places. No one should expect to receive a warning in place of a ticket for an intentional violation. Numerous reminders of a specific nature have been placed in the papers locally and throughout the land from time to time. In m? opinion. $75 dollars is a fair and just fee for an infraction of this taw, and I think a second offense deserves twice that amount each time thereafter. Whenever I see anyone who is physically able to walk the extra distance parking in a handicapped persons parking space, my esteem for that person is greatly lowered. Furthermore, walking is good exercise. Just because a person is volunteering his services to the Alumni Association does not warrant a special parking privilege for Garry Moore or anyone else. There are innumerable volunteers donating their time, money, and services every day in Hastings and elsew here It is impossible, nonsensical, and of a hierarchial nature to provide special parking for any volunteers. I think the taw enforcement people of Hastings are trying to do a good job. I behooves every citizen to do his best to help them make this a better and safer ptace in which to live. Art McKelvey Hastings Father's Day will be a picnic these value-priced ideas! : Give Dad this baseball-themed BBQ utensil set. Then celebrate with a picnic using our checked partyware to set your Fathers Day partyware-S1.69k>$359. picnic table. ” BBQ Utemil 110 W. State St., Hastings • OPEN Mon -Thun. 9-7; Fri. 9-8; Sul. 9-S:3O Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 945-9551 Report! ot CatiwiiWeti pratantod. Approved appointment of Larry Harris ot proba­ tionary IwaJaghtar ond Jaton Hkk» as active Monon approved to controd far lawncore Set hourly wage lor computer tervicot. Approved vouchers in amount of B9.1b7.24. Juno Doster John*town Township Clerk Are*tod to by: Suporvnor Barbara Earl (♦/!) MKMTT FOMfCLOSWtl NOTICE (Al Ceaattee) MORTGAGF SALE - Defoufi hot been mode in the condttton* of a mortgage mode by CARL D. MfHCR AND DANA JO MEHER. hueband and wtfe to FIRST MORTGAGE AMERICA mortgagee dated 2-27-92. and recorded on 3-4-95. in Liber 536. on pope 410. Barry County Records Michigan. and attiyted by sc4d Mortgagee to WIDEST RNANC MG CORP by cn atMpnment dated the 2-27-92 and recorded on 3-6-92 In Liber 537 on pope 29 in Berry County Record* and assigned by said assignee to NX MILLER MA. CFNB TRUSTEE by an tent dated 2-27-92. and recorded an 3-17-92 537. on pope 730. Barry County Records. Michigan. on sdtich mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the dote hereof the sum of Nine Thousond Eight Hundred and Sixty Eight 52/100 Dollar (99.RM.52). including mterett at 16.500 % per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wM bo fcxeciosed by a solo of the mortgage premises, ar some port al them, ot public vendue. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mi chipan, at 2.-00 ©dock p.m. on July 6. 1995 Said premias« ere situated in Township o< Cottieton Barry County. Michipon. and ore C A PARCEL IN THE NORTHEAST I /4 OF SECTION 36. TOWNS 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. DESCRIBED AS BEGMMNG AT A PONT IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY THAT IS 609 5 FEET EAST Of THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 36 THENCE NORTH 225 FEET THENCE WEST 146 FEET. THENCE NORTH TO MORGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID RAHWAY TO A POINT DUE NORTH OF A POINT 934.5 FEET EAST OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 36 THENCE SOUTH TO THE EAST AND WEST 1 4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 36. THENCE WEST 125 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN The redemption period shall bo 6 months horn the date a* such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1946Q 600.3241a. in which cose ths redemption period shall bo » days Horn the date of such sole Dated May 16. 1995 H.L. MILLER IRA. CFNB TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee Machoel M. Grand 31731 Northwestern Hwy Sto. 264W Farmington Hills. Ml t*334 (6/22) Flexfab salutes all '95 graduates with special congratulations to... AMERICAN SCHOOL - CHICAGO Joel Cipcic Son of Joe Cipcic MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Matt Thayer Son of Bill Thayer HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL Jesse Elliott Rob Fenstemaker Angela Fruin Rachel Griffin Sabrina Haywood Stacey Houghtalin Georg Rumpf Mike Toburen Shelly Wilder MIDDLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Kelly Kollar Co-op Student Son of Quinton Elliot Son of Ken Fenstemaker Daughter of Paul Fruin Daughter of Aleta Griffin Daughter of Marty Haywood Daughter of Burke Houghtalin Son of Charles Rumpf Son of Jim Toburen Daughter of Carolyn Wilder LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Eric Carr Son of Duane Can­ Kelli Haight Daughter of Jack Haight MacKenzie Pierson Daughter of Chris Pierson CORNERSTONE COLLEGE Gabriel Griffin Son of Aleta Griffin GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY Tammy Ashley Daughter of Elaine Ashley KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Mindy Frey Flexfab employee Kori Keast Flexfab employee Kendra Ockerman Wife of Tim Ockerman MICHIGAN TECH Andy Robotham Flexfab employee INCORPORATED COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERED ELASTOMERIC PRODUCTS SINCE 1961 FIEXEAB �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 1, 1995 Planning a GARAGE SALE? Advertise it in The Reminder on Tuesday, and The Banner on Thursday for a "Double Punch!" I SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES IT. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 PLEASANTVIKW FAMILY Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 754-3021 623-2050 (Dsfa) after 6 p.a. Frayei 9:43 THOBNAFPLK QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 930 a.«. Sunday School 11<30 a.m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 00 (616) 645-9392 Soaday School 10 IT. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 405 S Jefferson hUdkboa Rd.. Hastiap. MI 49058) VALLEY FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wail Lake Church office phone 90-2549 ChVdrtn 10:45 Lucille M. Getty| MIDDLEVILLE - Lucille M Getty, 87, loving mother, gratamother, great­ grandmother and sister, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, May 26, 1995. She was born on June 26, 1907 in Middlevil­ le, the daughter of Ashley C. and Maude B. (Converse) Johnson. She was raised in Middle­ ville and attended Middleville Schools graduating in 1924. She was Sahaatorian at tar claaa. She was married to Arthur Getty on January 1933. Mrs. Getty was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church and treasurer for 19 yean in the Church. She was a member of the Jenny Rugg Circle and the Prairie Literary Club. She waa preceded in death by ter huaband, Arthur Getty on November 12. 1962. Surviving are a daughter, Colleen (Rolland) Cox; sons, William (Carolyn) Getty and Robert (Lila) Getty all of Middleville; eleven grand­ children, Lynne, Can, Laurie, Terri. BiU, Barb, Catherine, Paul, Kelly, Kary and Tracy; 12 greal-grandchilden, Erin, Stacey, Stephanie, Kendra. Jeremy, Heather, Mandy, Michelle, And. Katie, Ashley and Joseph; sister, Velma Steeby of Clearwater. Florida; three neptaws. Gary, David and linden Funeral Services were held oo Tuesday at Gun Lake Community Church with Pastor Keith Dragt officiating. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Middle Uniled Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. in, Kbit School; 10:30 am. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST Worship; Evening 7:00 p. CaU for iocnbon - 623-3110. UNITED METHODIST BRETHREN GRACE 3*74061 MS.9974 or Darte Pter*. Wotep Sente - Sunday School. 9:45 am Haatings. Rua Sarver. BIBLE Pastor 4-H for all ages; 10:40 a.m. ■ Morning Wonhip. Cecil Slice speaking; 5:15 p.m. al Delores Oatperr, 60! Barber Rd.. Hastings Meat BARRY CO. CHURCH OF 945-9116; 6:30 p.m - Bible study at 945-5365. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 11 *-*- Pastor Satarday eervtm are: 945-2361 HOPE UNITED METHODIST 6:30 Phone 945-9414 Children's Choir. Sunday. Youth 945-3397. Chart* phoan 945-4995 6 — 7 00 Shop Comm. Wednetn School; ll^Oa m . Mondaa Wor- OUl. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Lake Odessa with Reverend George Spear officiating. Burial was at Fl Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek. Orpha M. Jenten Barvfca 10:30; Children ASSEMBLY OF HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 10:30:11:00 ' Senior Tea” in the hail. 6:00-7:00 VBS Planning ComDining room. Monday. 6:30 p.m.. Father-Son 12 00 Circle HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer 7-00-4."00 p.m. Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barner free building with elevator to all Roon. Broad­ cast of worship serv ice over WBCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 9444004 Surviving are ter husband, Owen; one daughter, Diane (Herbert) Dannenberg of Mauston. Wisconsin; one son, Brian Adsit of Houston, Texas; one stepson, Larry (Julie) Lehman of Grand Ledge; five grandchildren; several aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews and cousins. • . ' Memorial .Services more held oo Thursday May 25.199$ at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 BASTINGS Madelon Daine Lehman CLARKSVILLE - Maddon Diane Lehman, 60, of Clarksville passed swsy on Wednesday, May 24, 1993 at ter residence She was born oo June 10,1934 in Detroit, the daughter of Glenn and Margaret (Tisctar) Leazenby. She graduated from lake Odessa High School and was married to Owen Lehman tn September 11, 196S in Danville, Illinois. Mrs. Lehman lived in the Grand Rapid*Wyoming area until 1965 when they moved to the Clarksville area. She worked at the Lear Slegler Corporation for 10 yean and at the Woodbury L P On Company for 10 years retiring in 1983. Kevin Shortey. Senior 945-2361 for NASHVILLE AREA tRtn. 11.-00 WEDNESDAYS Family Church Night - Prepared light meal 600 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHUaCH. NmSviUc Fter CHURCH, 9 00 am. V.I P i Indoor Red meeting Roscoe. (517) 452-9221 Moramg Rap 11 XX) a.m.; Evaning Service 7:00 p.m The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches June 4 - SUMMER SCHEDULE STARTS: Pentecost Sunday; Wor- Church for ages 5 thru 8. Recogni­ tion of Graduates — Reception for nr* members and confirmands -­ baptisms. Coffee Fellowship. 10:30 a.m. Dedication of 10th Habitat for Humanity House at Cloverdale 3 00 and these local Businesses. HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA Hastings and Lake Odessa WWM FUNERAL HOME Mowla>. lime 5 - Vocl Muuc Recital. 7OO p.m Tuesday. June 6 1000 ner Meeting Hastings Skills Class 1000 a m to 12:30 p m. Saturday. June 10 — Goodwill of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THi HASTINGS SANNIR AND HMINDH 1862 N Brataway — Hasting, BOSUY PHARMACY • Prwcrtpeon*" - 118 S J«Hw*on — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Haatings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Mitute BiNicai History Museum. Friends Group Lake Party SUP­ PORT GROUPS VIPs (Visually Impaired Person*! 9:30 a m first Friday of month September thru May. Narcotic* Anonymous 12:00 Noon Monday. i Wednesdays. Tops No 331 — Thursdays. Alcoholics 4 00 pm WAYLAND - Orpha M. Jensen, 65. of Wayland, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 1995 at Tbornapple Manor in Hasting* She was born on October 10,1929 at Delta, Ohio; the daughter of Walter B. and Agnes R (Kutzli) Haller. She was raised in Wayland and attended Wayland Union High School, graduating in 1947. She also tad two years of college. She was married to David D. Jensen on November 24, 1961 st Grind Rapids Fifth Reformed Church. Mrs. Jensen was employer stKehrinatorsnd wsss Secretary st Calvary C arch in Wayland. She was a member of Hot Baptist Church of Middleville and the Church Choir. Surviving are ter husband, David D. Jensen; two sons. Brian D. Jensen of Caledonia and Todd C Jensen of Kentwood; one sister, Dolores (Jerry) McFarland of Hopkins; two brothers, Russell Haller of Wayland and Sun (Pat) Haller of New Orleans, Louisiana; sever­ al nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Wednesday May 24, 1995 st the First Baptist Church of Middleville with Paster Bruce Stewart officiating. Intmnem was az Coman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville nr the American rancor Society. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. HASTINGS - Raymond P. Shepard. 85. of Hastings, passed away oo Monday. May 29. 1995 at his residence. He was born on May 11, 1910 al Kalkaska, the eon of Fred and Lottie (Stoops) Shepard. He was raised in the Kalkaska area and attended schools there He married Mae Atkins oo September 21, 1935. He lived in the Kalamazoo area for many years until 1971, when he moved to Guernsey Like near Delton and then into Hastings in 1974. Mr. Shepard was employed at the Kalama­ zoo Paper Company for 27 yean, retiring in 1972. His previous work included railroading and foundry work. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mie, on September 19, 1990; and a brother, Elta Shepard in 1959. He is survived by a sister. Ethel Pommerenck of Battle Creek; a brother. Howard Shepard of Kalkaska; one nephew. Funeral Services will be held oo Friday. June 2 at 11XX) a.m. at the Wren Funeral Home with Doctor Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Thomas C. Mason MedaJ. (Leddeimer) Spaa CLARKSVILLE - Thomas c"Mison. 73. of Clarksville, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 1995 at his residence. He was born on January 21,1922 in Belding, the son of Charles and Gladys (Jewell) Mason. He attended Ionia schools and married Rita Sonday on April 12, 1947 at St. Patrick’s Rectory in Portland. Mr. Mason served in the United Stales Army during World War II and was a self employed painter. Surviving are his wife, Rita; three sons, Edward (Barb) Mason and Joseph (Betty) Mason Both of Clarksville, John Mason and friend Vicki Warner a' Saranac; five daught­ ers, Rose (James) Miles of Six Likes, Judy Woodman of Oklahoma, Kathy Davis of Sand Lake, Mary (Harold) Parks of Freeport and Marie (Brian) Weeks of Saranac; 17 grandchil­ dren and eight great grandchildren; three brothers, Gerald (Alice) Mason of Belding. Herbert (Ilah) Mason of Waldo, Florida and Dorzan Masco of Greenville; four sisters. Da Haysmer of Greenville, Nancy McCaul of Gowen, Marian Showers of Muir and Jeanette Phi1 lip$ of Wyoming. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday al the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Brad Center officiating. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice. DELTON - Meda J. (Lechleitner) Smw, 89, of Delton, paased away on Sunday, May 28, 1995 at Tbornapple Manor in Hasting* She wu bora oo Aprils, 1906 in Delton, the daughter of Charles and Winnie (Jones) Mrs Spaw wu a member of the Hickory Comers Bible Church and Cedar Creek Ceme* ery Circle and Udiea Aid. She loved flowen. planta and nature. She was very attentive lo ter family and a wonder­ ful grandmother. She wu married lo Kenneth Spaw on September 10. 1032. She was preceded in death by ter hutend. Kenneth on September 7, 1965; a aoa. David Spaw in March, 1965; a abler. Marguerite Welcher in October 1972. Survivors are ter daughter ata hubata, Winnie and Tom Hainea of Delton; three grandson* Ken and Fran Heine* Brent * Michelle Hainea and Rick Haim; three great grandsons, TJ. Heine* Adam Haim and Kai Haim; one great erteMangtav. Jordan Haim; two brother* Leo ata&twwd Lechtetrer both of Hasting* several idem and Funeral Servker were held on Wedneaday at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Jtf Worden officiating. Burial wu at Cedar Creek Cemetery. The family dcsiree that memorial contribotiou he mtae m Itey Commyrtty Hoanice or Bernard Historical Society. Ruth M. Southern PHOENIX. OREGON - Ruth M. Southern, 84, of Phoenix, Oregon and formerly of Char­ lotte, passed away on Thursday. May 18,1995 at her home. She was born Ruth Mildren Bassett on September 20,1910 in Charlotte. She married Jack A. Southern oo April 3,1936 in Nashville. Mrs. Southern taught st North Kalamo, Barnes, and Morse Schools in Eaton County from 1933-1948. She was Worthy Matron of Olivet Chapter No. 24 Order of Eastern Star. Her family moved to California in 1949. She taught in elementary schools in Riverside, California until her retirement in 1973. Mrs. Southern’s affiliations included OES, Amar­ anth, and White Shrine chapters. She enjoyed gardening, artwork, ceramics, and travel. Ruth and her husband moved to Phoenix, Oregon in 1989. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Helen Rohrer and Georgia Carter Surviving are her husband. Jack A. South­ ern; a daughter, Sarah K. Mudgett of Ashland; two sisters, Orilla Van Ameyden of Battle Creek and Gladys Boio of Hastings; one grand­ daughter, Susan Mudgett of Santa Barbara, California. Memorial contributions may be made to the U nited Methodist Chun*. K)Box 297. Talent, OreFy 9754°.| Mitchell D. Geren ALTO - Mitchell D. Geren, 59, of Allo, passed away on Monday, May 29, 1995 at uranc rcapics nos pice. He wu bora on June 13.1935 inKxlamuoo, tbe ion ot John W. rad Muy J. (Start) Geren. He received his GED in the Unital Sutra Nivy md attended Grand Valley College for two years. Mr. Geren served 20 year* in the United Sutea Navy and ten yean in tbe Navy reurve. He retired in 1972. He received 4time Good Conduct Medal and Asiatic Pacific Fleet Medal. He was married to Nancy A. Rudd on Febru­ ary 27. 1988. Mr. Geren was a Life Member ot VFW and American Legion. He attended Caledonia Methodist Church He was preceded in death by a brother, John Geren in 1993. Surviving are bia wife. Nancy Gem of Aho; daughter!, Michele and Amanda Gem of Aho, Mr* Lee (Susan) Bowyer of Hopkin* Mr* Tim (Renee) Bowyer of Wayland. Mr* Sam (Rebecca) Watson of JackaonvlUe, Florid* Denise Edwards of Hasting* son, Mitchell Geren, Jr. of Grand Rapids; 14 grandchildren; Five great grandchildren: sister, Mr* Viola Boes of Kalamazoo. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 1:00 pun. ar Fort Cuter National Cemetery in Augusta with Pull Military Honora and with Reverend Bobby Whitlock officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Greater Grand Rapids Hospice Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Majaard H Admrma : CLARKSVILLE - Maynard R. Ackeraon, 62, of OatkaviU* posed away on Sunday, May 28, 1995 at Sparrow Hoapttal in Lattat*. He was tarn on December 19,1932 in kte County, the eon of Gail ata Dorothy (BetazNmtn) Ackenon. He graduued from Svante High School in 1951 and attended Oklahoma University. Hp served in the United States Navy for four yanrs during the Korean War. He was married lo Gloria Day on January 14, 1956 in Hanford. Vermont Mr. Ackeraon had lived in the OarksviUe area since 1956 where he fanned and wu employed u a tool maker for General Motors for 31 year* retiring in 1917. He wu a member of the Farm Bureau. Surviving are bia wife. Gloria; two aoa* Robert (Kwhy) Ackeraon of Clarksville ata James (Connie) Ackerson of Jonesville; one daughter, Susan (Randy) Wrutd of OarkavOte; three grxndchiklre&, Scxq Ackcreo^ Michael and Gillianne Wrobel; three siata* Barbara (Paul) Morrison of Woodland, Bonnie (William) Main of darkavilie ata Dian* Ackeraon of Grand Rapids; his morter-in-law, Jeaanem Sanders of Caana* New Hantpahire; two siatcrs-in-law, Janice (John) Macieod of Apple Valley. Minnesota and Iris (Seymour) Hodgdon of Boacown* New Haagame* , Funeral Service were held on Wednesday at the darkavilie Bible Church with Reveread Don Mathis officiating. Burial wu in darkavilie Cemeaery. Memorial Contributiou may be made tn the Neurological Intensive Care Unit at Sparrow Hospital. ZEPHYRHILLS. FLORIDA - Pauline B, Aurin, 75, of Zepbyrhill* Florida and former­ ly at Hasting* puata away on Friday May 12, 1995 at East Pasco Medical Center la Zepbyrhill* She was bora oo October 3,1919 in LowelL the danghur of William and Pauline Kilgu. She wu raiaed In the Lowell area ata attended school there. She wu married to Melvin Austin on Janu­ ary 18, 1972. He preceded her in death on September 1, 1994. Mrs. Austin wu employed at Ttaraapple Manor for several years ata retired in 19M: She wu a longtime member of the Mocaa Lodge, American Legion ata the Eagle* • She was also preceded in death by a soar Richard Lumbert and ter pares* Surviving are two daughter* Dorothy Martin of Kalamazoo and Paula (Ed) Orr of Pon St Lad* Florida; one son, Steve (LitaaJ Smith of Freeport; one ataer, Marion (Ken) Price of Alto; several grandchildren and peal gratachildren. Burial of Qemalu will be at Hastiag* Township Cemeaery. Arrangements woe made by Whitfield Funeral Home in Zephyrhills. Become well Infor The BANNER...Every �Th# Hasting# Banner — Thursday, June 1, 1995 — Page 7 (Woodland News... Guemey-Eaves plan to wed July8 Norton-Taylor to wed July 15 Charles H Guernsey aad Joyce M. Eaves of Hastings are pleased to announce the eagagoneat of their daughter, Diane Marie Eaves to Timothy Lee Reeves, son of Ron and Judith VanAxache. aad Gordon and Jamesena Jessica Lynn Norton and Jason Van ZandtTaylor are pleased lo announce their Ihe couple are planning a July 8. 1995 wedding. Yargers to observe • golden anniversary The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hawthorne of Dowling, and Mr. aad Mrs. Howard Norton Jr. of Battle Creek. Jessica is a 1992 graduate of Hastings High School. Hastings. The groom is the son of Ms. Brenda Van Zandt of Grand Rapids, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Taylor of Hastings. Jason ia a 1993 graduate of Boca Clegs Senior High School. Gulfport. FL. Jason ia employed by Steelcase. A July 15 wedding is planned. ' Richard and Juanita Ylrger of Freeport and Brademon. Fla (in the winter) will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on lune 2. The couple was married in Oklahoma thy. Oklahoma on June 2. 1945. r The couple have three children and five grandchildren. Richard is a retired farmer and Carlton Township supervisor. Juanita is a retired ’Barry County treasurer. Hospital on May I al 1:4* p.m. lo Melissa and Donald Owen. Hastings, weighing ? lbs.. nock Hospital on May 4 a 2:56 p.m. to Charles and Faith Porter, Hastings, weighing GIRL. Keesha Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on May 1 so Barbie Nelson and Jason Lawrence. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 9H pea. aad XJH inches long GIRL, Katie Lynn, bom at Pennock Hot pita! pa May 16 al 6:44 p.m. lo Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilkins. Hastings, weighing 5 R».. 14 OSS and 19W inches long. BOY, Benjamin Hayes, bora at Metropolitan Hospital on May It. 1995. weighing 8 lbs.. I DCS. and 21 indies long, lo Mark and Sue ir-taac—Welcomed home by big brother Machell. BOY, Nickolas James, bora al Pennock Hospital oo May 21 at 11:43 p.m. lo Michael S. Gaiski and Katherine Demond. Hastings, weighing 7 Ra.. Sou. and 21* Inces long Chaffee-Bauer to be wed June 17 Ron and lone Chaffee of Freeport and Stephen and Avis Bauer of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Audra Lynn Chaffee to Kurt Steven Bauer. Audra is a 1987 graduate of Lakewood High School and is currently employed at Gordon Manufacturing in Grand Rapids. Kurt is also a 1987 graduate of Lakewood High School and is co-owner of Elite Mobile Elea rentes in Hastings A June 17. 1995 wedding is being planned Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell or buy something...rent a home, ot get a Job! ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL BJECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLECAN, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 12,1995 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 12,1995. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the annual school election there will be elected two (2) members to the board of education of the district for full terms of four (4) years ending in 1999. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: WILBUR GLENN JOHN W. WELLS THE VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Sally A. Adams Secretary, Board of Education The Woodland Lions Club met last Tuesday evening with Ron Neal as their guest. There were 19 people present. The new roof project had been completed by Stowell Construction Company oo Mon­ day. May 22. and though it had rained con­ tinually all day Tuesday, there was no waler in the Lions den on either floor. Everyone was delighted that problem had been solved. After a meat loaf and chicken dinner which was served from the Woodland Townehouse through the connecting door. Doug Flessner introduced Ron Neal, post commander and first lieutenant at the Hastings Sate Police past. He said that on his way to the meeting, he drove through the grounds of what is now ihe Lakewood Junior High School, and it seemed much smaller than it did when he went to high school there, vhen it was Woodland High School. Neal said he has been in law enforcement more than 23 yean and was one of the original group of officers sent to Hastings There are now 15 officers in Hastings. He showed a short film of about 11 minutes, giving a glimpse of everything the Michigan State Police do. Clyde Shoemaker reported that he and Doreen had visited the Middleville Lions dub at the club's 40th charter anniversary dinner. There were 160 to 180 people at that dinner in Middleville. Art Meade announced that the club has a few thousand raffle tickets to sell. The prize will be four days, three nights at MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. The package will not in­ clude meals or gambling money, just airline tickets and lodging at the hotel They will be sold for $2 each or three for $5. The drawing will be held in October. Harold Stanndard sold white canes to the members who were present. Sianndard also announced that the Rudy Othmer-Lmns Club scholarship for $500 made available lo a Woodland Township high school senior each year had been presented to Elizabeth Smith at the senior honors program. She also will be honored at the Lions Club Scholarship-Ladies Night Jutr 13. and at that time, the two Lions Club supported scholar­ ships of $300 apiece will be awarded to Yetta Yonkers and Holly Pierson. The dub plans to hold its annual scholarship steak dinner to finance the 1996 awards on Saturday, July 15 al the den and the Woodland Lions dub. Tickets will be on sale sometime in June Abo, two 50-50 drawings will be held that night. Plans for the annual Labor Day weekend chicken barbecue were discussed. The Walk for Jesus" held in Woodbury Saturday morning lasted one hour and in that time, a group of about 25 Christians marched and rode bicycles three times around the village with music and praises to the Lord. They used a truck to haul sound equipment. The Rev. Brum Al!brig}it said next year he will start planning earlier ind will try to bold the event in Lake Odessa from Calvary United Brethren Church. » Memorial Dey morning was misty in Woodland, so the annual service was held in Woodland United Methodist Church. The high school and filled the back few pews and the space behind the pews They made a mighty noise when they played in the small church. Programs, which listed all veterans buried in the Woodland cemetery from each war and several Woodland veterans buried elsewhere, were handed out. The Rev. Carl Litchfield gave a religious message and Harold Stannard gave a tribute to Woodland veterans from all the wars starting with the Civil War. but the major part of his speech this year covered World War II because the world is observing the 50th an­ niversary of the end of that war this year. Township Supervisor Douglas MacKenzie announced that the cemetery was in excellent shape under the sexton Jim Wickham and MacKenzie was proud of it. 1 drove out to and around th: cemetery after the service, and because of the cold spring weather, a lot of the perennial flowers that are usually blooming on Manorial Day were not in bloom yet. but many fresh blooming plants have been planted, the flags were out. and it does look nice. I was invited to the Pierces' for dinner, and the Revenend cooked brats, hot dogs and hamburgers oo the grill. With potato salad and baked beans, it really tasted like Memorial Day. The Bob and Shelley Tuuk family from Grand Rapids, including eight-week old Justin, as well as Nicolas, Aaron and Leanne, also were at the parsonage. Zion Lutheran Church is planning a Sunday morning musical for Sunday. June 11. The program will be at 6:30 and will include many members of the Zion family. There will be vocals by adults and children, a family horn trio, a trumpet solo, organ specials and a lot more. Many of the performers are college students who have just now gotten home for the summer. Other churches and the public are invited. Food and fellowship will follow the pro­ gram at Zion. Oddly enough, a very similar Sunday musical evening has been planned by the Lakewood Ministerial Association and that one will beheld tt Lakewood United Methodist Church one week Isler. Sunday. June 18, at 7 p.m. This evening of good music, singing and praising the Lord will include performances by the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church orchestra, the Rev. Brian Allbright at the organ, the Rev. Kevin Cherry at the piano and Darrel Bosworth, speaker. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow this service also. All persons interested in spiritual music well played are invited. Jameson Man ice was in Pennock Hospital a while last week. At first it was thought the youngster was suffering from asthma, but the doctors later came to believe he had viral pneumonia. He is now home with his parents. David and Tammy Ambruster, and hb siblings. Alma Kruger brought me a note at the library that says the third annual Woodland Village yard sale b all geared up for June 10. Methodist Church with music during Memorial Day observances Monday morning. Flyer, hive been printed nd will be taken door to door in the village. The Lakewood Ambulance Service win have a bake sale cast of the fire station. The Woodland United Methodist Church will be serving a luncheon somewhere oo West Broadway Watch for the signa. Woodland village students hope lo see lou of people in Woodland June 10. 1 will write neat column's on Monday as usual and the next day leave to spend a few weeks with my family in the Atlanta. Oa., area. While 1 am gone. Joyce Weinbrecht will be covering event* and affairs in Woodland. You can call her at 945-5471 or at 948-4877 (Berry County Veterans’ Service Bureau) if you have new*. Edna Wise and Pat Michaud will split the library duties while I am gone Both of them are knowledgeable about the library and should be able to help you find any hooka you want or u least finrt something to read. New book* at the library are a children'* book by James Herriot. "The Lamb That Got Loa." Also received were Catherine Cookson's ne-vest, "The Year of the Virgins." which like «U of her book*. is great if you wa a good cry. and "The Sacrifice of Tamar" by Naomi Ragen This book like the author's preview "Jeptha'l Daughter" gets into the hidden life of Haduic Orthodox Jew* and I know many readers will find it interesting. For your iiiMir.iiue call Now occacting oppicaacna tor automotive service person. No previous experience necessary Apply at.k&O OIL Performance Plus Quick Lube 430 W, STATE STREET - HASBNGS Insurance Dhcovef the advantage of ante covet age with Farm- Thornapple Manor one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives tat, fair, friendly service. 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings, MI 49058 “Skilled Nursing by People Who Care” CONGRATULATIONS to: Matt Jackson and Danielle Cook ...and the class of 1995, on their high school graduation. CARY BE6G, LUTCF tSS. MfcNge, Itoftngt, M 49058 MuaMUftl 51 £ FARMERS ^INSURAMCE^X GROUP NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING the VACATION of o PORTION of COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, June 26, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. to hear objections or comments on the vacation of a portion of Country Club Drive from the North line of Knight Ventures Group property to the North City Limits as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objection may be filed with the City Cleric prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the cleric of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 1, 1995 [jonGROTULOTIOIIS, fjj RODUnTES! 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ICS Travel * 126 East Court St., Hastings S 945-5110 Hastings Manufacturing , ‘ 325 N. Hanover 945-2491 Coleman Agency 203 8. Michigan Ave., Hastings ft 945-3412 1455 W. State St.. Hastings 945-9383 NAPA Auto Parts 122 N. Jefferson, Hastings 9489896 J&S Auto Sales State Farm Insurance 329 W. MW St.. Hastings MHKXtl Stefano’s Pizza 230 N. Broadway, Hastings 9464077 Gavin ciwsraM • bumi CapponOil Co. On M-37 North ot Middleville 79—318 SMS-3354 Properties Plus Electric Motor Service 1624 S. Hanover. Hastings 9483900 1569 S. BetKoW Rd.. Hastings Hastings Bowl Farmer's Insurance Group MM County Rental 635 W. State. Hastings 945-5588 203 E. Woodlawn, Hastings 945-3184 GARY BEGG 126 S. Michigan • 945-4454 �Page 10 The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 1, 1995 N0TKK or MOmAM FOamOMJM tALt DolouH has occurred in Iho corxMom of o mor­ tgage mode by Terry A. Thorlngton and Julio D. J,,.,jwwij - - J* •'^0* • r.y I I, *>U** mm fQ w*tw ■, w, mQirgugu.. fU nW -X -1^---- I . — ,41 * I....... K----< ■---------- oxxix o. vo^ruoniQ, a xx*Cnvgon Dane mg cor • potation ol 627 E. Main St.. Coiodonio. Ml 49316. mortgagee, by a mortgage dated February It. 1994. recorded in the OHko of RogHter of Deeds lor Barry County, on March 4. 1994. in Uber 549. page 01. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage duo and payable forthwith. Ai ol the dote of this notice, there it claimed lo bo duo. including lor principal and inforeit on laid mortgage, the mm of SIX.542.93, and inforeit wiS continue on the principal balance of SI26.773.B8 ot the rate of nine (9%) percent. No suit or proceeding in Imo has boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notke It hereby given that by virtue ol the power of tele contained in said mortgage, ond the statute in such case made ond provided, and to pay said amount with interest, os provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and oxponset, including attorneys' loos allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums poid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be loredosod by sale of the mortgaged promises ot public saw to *• Mutest bidder at the East door of the terry County Courthouse Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday June t. 1995 at MO pja. j "a »w That part of the Northwest Quarter. Section 5. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, tarry County. Michigan, described as: Beginning ot the West One-Quarter comer of said Section thence North 00THT West 423.45 foot along the West iteso of said Northwest Quarter, thence North 99*31 32" tost BB3.39 foot to the West lino of the Hat of Lindbergh Farit; thence South 49*0030" Wert 140J0 feet along tho West lino of said Mat; thence South OIWW fast 320.00 loot along tho West lino of said Hot to tho South Hno of said Northwest Quarter; thence South 89*0(700" Wort 773.83 loot along the South lino of said Nor­ thwest Quarter to tho FLACE OF MGMMNG; SUB MKMT RMBCLOWM NOT1CC BAJtStY COUNTY MORTGAGE SALE — Drtoui' has boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by: Foul F. Ger bort and Cynthia E Gerbosi to Mkhigor. National Bank, a Notional Banking Association. Mortgagee doted Juno 19. 1991. and recorded on June 26. 1991. in Uber SIB. on pogo 652. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgage to Norwest Mortgage, inc., by on assignmonf doted Sept X. 1994. and recorded on April 3. 1995. in Liber 637. on Fogs 677. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho dote thereof tho sum of Ninety Six Thousand Six Hundred Twelve ond 41/100 Dollars (896,612 41) including interest ot 9.625% per annum. Under the power of solo contained in said mor­ tgage ad tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo loredosod by a sow of the mortgaged promts*:, or some part of thorn, at publk venduo. at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, ot 2:00 p.m. on Juno 22. 1995. Said promises ore situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described os: Beginning ot the center of Section 15. Town 3 North. Rango 10 West; thence South 0 dogroes 26 minutes 40 seconds East of the North and South 1 /4 of said Section 987.55 foot; thence North 89 dodoes 42 minutes 57 seconds Wort 441.64 foot; thence North 0 degrees 25 minutes 50 seconds Wert 987.55 foot of tho East ond Wort 1/4 lino of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 57 seconds East on said East ond West 1/4 lino 441.40 feet to ihe Hoes ol Beginning. Together with tho Right of Ingress and Egress over a 66 foot wide strip of lend. The Center lino being described as foltows Commencing at tho South 1/4 post ol Section 15. Toom 3 North. Rango 10 West; thence North 90 degress 00 minutes west of tho South sec­ tion Line 331.99 loot to tho piece of beginning of said Easement; thence tho Center Lino ol sold easement runs North 0 degrees 26 minutes 03 seconds West 660.0 feet; thence North 90 degress 00 minutes Wort 226.52 foot; thence North 48 degrees 33 minutes 24 seconds East 148.77 loot; thence Morth 89 degress 42 minutes 57 seconds West 444.78 feet to the Foint of Ending of said Tho redemption period shaft be 12 months from tho date of such safe unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 19480. 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall bo X days from the dote of such eote. BORNSTEIN ANO SCHNEIDERMAN. F.C.. Attorneys 17117 W. Nine Milo Rd.. Sto. 1040 Southfield Ml 48075 (6/8) HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM ANNUAL AHEARA NOTIFICATION M Hasting1 *«• School system buMngs m involved In the Asbeetos Management Plan. Thia plan ca>s for ta locating and periods: sureeSence ol the ssbeetoi found In each buMng. Each buMng has a spectic plan which can be seen el each prindpaTs offioo. A compMe district plen may be soon at the superintendent's office or asbestos manager's office in the Middle School An inspection ol each buildsig w«t taka place two times each year to datermine If any change in the condition of asbestos has taken piece or) any action ia needed lo meintaln a sale environment. Any rseponss action planned or eompleiod other than the normal operationaand mainIsnancs program wm be reported each year to comply with our obiigatfcn to notify tho put* regartfcig the progress of asbestos activity In our schools. Since the completion of the Management Plan, asbestos abatement (removal) has taken place m the Mlddo School tan room and the Middle School West Gym. Any operations and masitenance activity needed wX bo performed by trained school stall when school io not in session. Any major project w« be done by a professional^ Scented and EPA Approved Cont-actor When new or reptaicement construction is needed, nonasbestos materials will be used. Ted Dafmen Competent Person May 24. 1995 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF ENGLEWOOD DRIVE Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing In the City Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday. June 12. 1995 at 7:30 p.m to hear objections or comments on tbe vacation of the following: Englewood Drive between Lincoln Street and Charles Street. Tbe City resenres an easement to construct and maintain any and all utllltlea. Written objections may be tiled with the City Cleric prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days not‘co to the Clerk ol the City ot Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, or call TDD call relay service 1-800649-3777 A map of said street le shown below: LINCOLN STREET Sheron Vickery City Clerk Much obliged Dear Ann Landers: 1 im now 27. Nine years ago. "Judy," the girl I was going with, became pregnant. I now know sex is strictly for adults and there are responsibilities and consequences that go along with it. But I was only 18 and very naive. I went on to college. Judy began harassing my family, first with phone calk and then through bizarre behavior. She vandalized my girlfriend's apartment and trashed my car and my parents' car. Finally. I had to take out restraining orders. Nine days after I married my girlfriend. Judy filed for child support. The court has ordered me lo pay 25 percent of my annual in­ come. I am really burned up. 1 never wanted to have this child, so why should I have to support it? 1 firmly believe that a woman has total con­ trol of her body. Judy decided ON HER OWN lo have that child. I ordered her to get an abor­ tion or put the child up for adoption. She refused. In my opinion, she should be totally responsible for taking care of that child. I am not able to pay child support. I have an enormous amount of debt - college loans, car payments, credit card bills, rent and graduate school tuition. 1 am a newlywed and just get­ ting by. My major asset is my car. Tbe court has said I should sell it. When my wife and 1 decide to have children, it will be a mutual decision and I will be happy lo provide forth* child financially and emotionally. Judy is physically able to work but reftises to do so. I feel like an inno­ cent bystander who is being taken for a ride. What do you think? -A Dad Too Soon hi NJ. Dear Dad Too Soon: I think you have a moral, as well as legal, obligation to support the child you fathered, even though you were only 18 at the time and may have been inient tonally trapped You say you believe a woman has total con­ trol of her body? Sorry, Dad. Judy didn't get pregnant all by herself. You sowed the seed and I believe as you sow. so shad you reap. Sell your car, mister, and kwitcherbeefin' 'Feeding* trouble? Dear Am Landen; My co-workers and I recently celebrated a birthday for another co­ worker. The birthday girl, "Edna," is ex- tremely obese and makes no effort to trim down even though she realizes her weight is a serious health risk. While enjoying one of the largest, richest pieces of chocolate cake with fudge frosting, it suddenly occurred to me that we were ac­ tually contributing to Edna's poor health. Here we were, gorging ourselves on this trillion-caloric cake, totally ignoring the fact that this was the last thing Edna needed as a birthday gift. Il doesn't seem appropriate io give an obese woman a present that can only make her heavier. Maybe we should change the tradi­ tional birthday cake to rice cakes and carrot sticks. What do you think, Ann? How should we handle this? - Lewisville, Texas Dear Lewis: Carrot sticks and rice cakes for an obese person's birthday celebration? No way. It’s much too obvious. Why not start an office tradition on the next occasion - fatfree, or lo-cal. yogurt or ice cream, with fresh fruit and local cookies instead of rich cakes with fudge frosting? Gem of tbe Day: Happiness is seeing a double chin and an added 15 pounds on your husband's old girlfriend. Don’t ask, don’t tell Dear Aaa I seiirrr: May 1 comment oo the woman whoae in-law, trooped uno the labor room while ihe was giving birth? For eight yean. I was an obstetrical mine in a large hospital You would not believe what we witnessed on a daily basis - families erupting into fights in the hallways and in­ laws videotaping the entire delivery and get­ ting in the way of the obstetrician. One woman broughl two men into the labor room because she wasn't sure which one was the father. She ashed the nurse. "Which of these guys goes the baby look like? Hu name goes on the birth certificate." My advice to all expectant mother? is this: If you don't want a mob in lo witness the delivery, don't call your relatives and tell thorn you are going to the hospital. Wait until after the baby is born. - Indiana B.N. Dear R.N.: Splendid advice. Here's more oo the subject: Invasion of privacy Dear Am: Eight years ago. when 1 was cxpectutg my Tint child, my husband and 1 BANKMICHIGAN NJL. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Mortgogoo. datod August 2. 1990. and ra-racordod on April 17,1995. In Libor 62S, on pogo 407. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Michigan, on which mortgage there i» claimed to bo due al the dale her oat the eum ol sovonty throe thousand ano hundred sixty fhro and 71/100 Dollors (873.165.71). including intorert ot B.625% par annum, wtfh od justable rate rider. Under the power ol solo contained in said mor­ tgage and tho statute in such cose mode ond ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that mid mortgage wilt bo torodoeod by a ^o ol tho mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, ot public vendue, o* tho Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml ot 11.-00 a.m. on Juno 15. 1995. Said promises are shuoted In TOWNSHIF OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan and are described an: Situated In (ho Township ol Johnstown. Borry uounry, wticntflon That part ol the East 1/2 ol 'he Southwest 1/4 ol Section 19. Town 1 North, Rar /o B West, described as: Commencing at Ihe cent* r ol said Section 19; thence South 2137.68 foot < long tbe North and South 1/4 lino ol said Sarttot to tho Southerly Uno ol a private Road; thence Srmth 38*51* West along tho Southerly lino ol sold rjod to tho South lino ol said Section 19; thence North 38*51* East. 149.51 loot lor tho place ol beginning, thence South 38*51* West. 149.51 foot, thence North 89*4830" East to tho shore ol Fine lake; thence Northeasterly 56 feet, more or less, along tho shore ol Fine Lake, to the intersection with a line drown South 51*8* East, 120 loot, more or less, from the place of boginn ing. thence North 51 *8* West. IX feet, more or less, to tho place of beginning. ALSO, commencing al the center of said Section 19; thence South 2085.71 feet along tho North and South 1/4 line ol said Section to the Northerly line ol a private road: thence South 38*31' West. 556.42 foot along tho Northerly line of soid private rood for the place of beginning; thence South 38°5I* West, 176.2B feet, more or loss, to tho North line ol ‘West Beach." ac­ cording to the recorded Hot thereof; thence South 89*4830" West. 158.27 foot along tho North line ol so* Hat; thence North 3T1X East. 276.21 loot; thence South SI *T East. 121.11 foot to tho place ol beginning. ALSO. Commencing al tho center ol Section 19. Town I North. Rango 8 West: thence South 2085.7) feet along the North and South 1/4 of soid Section for place of beginning; thence South 38*51 West. 742.71 loot along tho Northerly line of o private rood to the North I me of “West Beach." according to tho recorded Hal thereof; thence North 8T483D East. 42.49 feet along tho North lino ol said Hat; thence 38*31 Eost along the Southerly line of »aid private rood to the North ond South 1/4 line; thence North along soid 1/4 line to the place ol beginning. ALSO. Commencing al the center of said Section 19; thence South 2085.71 feet along the North and South 1 /4 lino of soid Section to tho Northerly line ol o private rood; thence South 38*51 West. 556.42 loot along tho Northerly line of soid private rood, thence North 51*08' East. 121.11 foot to the true pioco ol beginning; and run­ ning thence South 39*1? West. 170.00 feet; thence North 5IDT West. 3X.00 loot, thence North 39*12 East. 170 00 feet; thence South 51*06 East. 320 00 foot, to tho place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 19480 600 3241(a) in which case rhe redemption period shall be X days from the dote of such sole. DATED Moy 3. 1995 FIRST OF AMERICA BANK-MICHIGAN. N A ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tromoin and Associates. F C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 The monthly dinner to benefit Lakewood Christiar School will be Friday, June 2, at Fellowship Hall starting at 4:30 p.m. The Lake Odessa Community garage sale will be on Saturday, June 3. Maps are provid­ ed to help customers find the sales for those who pre-registered. Centra) United Methodist Church is having an open house Saturday afternoon, to which the public is invited. This is the time to satisfy one’s curiosity over what was happening within the walls during the months from July through November, when there were bar­ ricades, windows covered with plywood, trucks on the lawn, scaffolds, signs in the yard, air hammers at work, piles of brick, stacks of chiseled rocks and plenty of ham­ mering. The plastic curtains were gone by November so the new suriways could be used and the elevator was in use by Christmas The final touch-up jobs have been done this spring. Now it is open for viewing, along with plen­ ty of historical displays, including a video of the work being done. There will be pictures of weddings through recent decades, confirma­ tion classes, baptism photos, Bible school groups, pastoral portraits and past records on display. The consecration service will be held Sunday morning al the 10:30 worship hour. District Superintendent Rev Edward Perkins will bring the message. The committee that has made the plans for the weekend event are Robin Barnett, chairman; Alan Goodemoot. L.L. Benson and Mary Runyan. Sunday. June 4, is the annual maitenance workday at the park for Swifty’s PLACE. Volunteers arc needed. Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday, June 6, at the Lake Odessa Community Library al 7 p.m. Friday was retirement day for Steve Ru­ nyan. who has completed 30 years of work al General Motors. Despite a lack of publicity, about the usual number attended the Memorial Day service at Lakeside Cemetery. The VFW post had gone first to the Clarksville cemetery, along with the high*school band, and then had a brief stop at the Veteran's Memorial Chapel on the lakefront on M-50. The Lakeside service was at 11 a.m. Students directed the band in play­ ing the national anthem and then a medley of patriotic numbers. The flag corps with their tri-r-'iored flags were impressive to watch. Pastor George Speas was the speaker. Post members who took part included Robert Her­ shberger. Howard Heffelbower. Dennis Shong and Auxiliary president Mae Shong. The service concluded with the playing of ■ Taps” with echo and a benediction. The advertised portion of the day was the noon­ time parade which went from the park to Tup­ per Lake Street with the high school band, fire (rucks, the VFW color guard, scouts. Little League, a float and police escort. One of the surveyors for a Grand Rapids engineer firm working last week on platting (6/1) chose a birthing room because we liked the idea of a relaxed, home-like atmosphere. What a mistake that was. In the middle of a very difficult labor, a group of total strangers trooped in and stood at die foot of my bed tak­ ing it all in. When the nurse told them to leave, one of the group explained that they were from a local church, had crane to visit a parishioner and had accidentally gotten off on the wrong floor. I also had to contend with in-laws, friends and relatives who look advantage of the "relaxed, home-like atmosphere" to drop by and see how things were going. I swore 1 would never go through that again. With both of my other children, I in­ sisted on a regular labor room where family members arc admitted by invitation only. A woman in iaoor should not have to entertain company. Please prim this, and educate die clods and ignoramuses. -K.B., Pittsburgh Dear Pittsburgh: 1 hope every pregnant woman who reads this column will dip it out and tape it to the lid of the little bag she has packed to take to the hospital. Here’s the closer A woman’s right Dear Am I Mdcn: Your advice to "Irene’s" mom in Salinas, Calf., was typical of the stuff you’ve been dishing out for years, and I am sick of it. Why was Irene’s mom the only mother allowed in the delivery room? And you thought that was perfectly OK. The mother of the baby 's father has just as much right to be there as the maternal grandmother. It was up to you to say just that, but you didn't. The husband should have insisted that if his wife’s mother was allowed in the delivery room. HIS mother should have been allowed in also. 1 hale the way you stick up for the wife’s mother and give the husband's mother the back of your hand. I dare you to print this. — Shreveport, La. Dear La.: If a woman wants her husband's mother in the labor room as well as her own mother, it's fine with me. in fact, if she wants her mother-in-law there INSTEAD of her mother, that's also OK. But - ■ husband has no right to insist that his mother be present if his wife doesn't want her. When the husband carries the child in HIS belly for nine months, I will champion his rights to invite his mother in to view the birth. Until then, it is strictly up lo the woman to decide who gets in the labor room and who stays out. Gem of tbe Day: Resisting temptation is a lot easier if you think you might get another chance later on. K O W, OOWg • J f * wrong? ’’The Ann Landen Guide for Brides’* will relieve your anxiety. Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3. 75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, do Ann Landers. P.O Box 11562. Chicago, 01. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.53.) ■**_- - - * - woyiMDcmc, —. vopyrqpn to^a lyro vre»or> me. the street in Pewamo, which win accom­ modate the new home of Diane and Steve Bar­ num chanced to be a newphew of Mrs. Mania Henney of Veke Road. Tbe Barnum house ap­ pears to be complete on the exterior. Bulldaz­ ing has been done for the street, which is to be built in the front, and the surveyors were ey­ ing the lawn area th* will connect with ex­ isting streets to the east. Grace Gilson had a second birthday party for her 100th anniversary. The Commission on Aging hosted a gathering M the senior nutrition site at Lake Manor on Wednesday of last week. Former resident Dale Bartlett was named in a recent Laming news article with the spring performance of the East Lansing Arts Chorale. The 38 un^en are led by Bartlett, who has been on the music therapy faculty of M.S.U. faculty for 26 years He has led (he chorale for 12 yean. Their concert was held at University Lutheran Church, and included several religious pieces and some secular music. Marilyn Brocheisen Pierce was mentioned recently with a recital of her voice students. Several residents along M-50/Jordan Lake Street and on county road/Jordan Lake Avenue took advantage of the Chamber of Commerce "Flower Power" program and planted petunias in the colors red, pink, pur­ ple and white along their curbs. The chamber's Flower Committee planted those along the village park frontage. The residents agreed to plant, weed and water the flowers for the summer months. It is the hope that the program will grow with more residents each year taking part in the visual welcome to the village. The depot also has flowers in the four colors, as well as plaming of a few of the lef­ tover hollyhock plants, which had been for sale by the local historical society. More new housing is in the offing north of town. The newest will be the third house lo be built ot the former Heyboer property ot the east side of Jordan Lake Avenue. James and Linda Allen are building on Portland Road, just east of Jordan Lake Highway. Shirley Newcomer Wagner of Dublin, Ohio, was in town on Memorial Day with her husband and uncle seeking information on her LePard and Rush forebears. She was the daughter of Irene LePard Newcomer. The late Earl LePard was her uncle. Her grandfather was Wesley, whose fann land shows on old plat maps. In preparation for Saturday's open house at Central United Methodist Church, committee members are at work this week preparing historic displays. Some interesting photos have come to light including one of a wedding in 1937, with each of the bridal couple having eight attendants, which was very rare for that lime. This was a Gilliland and Demeray wed­ ding. A succession of church exterior pictures shows changes as the years passed with first a broad concrete top for the stone wall steps followed by railing of metal pipes and then of wrought iron. �The Hastings Bannei — Thursday, June 1,1995 _ Page 11 "Emory Cherry was postmaster from about 1841 lo the lime the new state road was surveyed and completed. His commission was signed by Charles A. Wickliff of Kentucky, postmaster general under President Tyler. The postage at that lime was not required to be prepaid and the rate was 6tt. 12tt. 18* and 25 cents, according to distance. People living eight and ten miles away would come to the office to see if there were any letters for them aad would frequently go away without their tetter, because they did not have the money and would sometimes have to wail a week or two before they could get tbe money to pay the postage. "The first death in town was Thomas Iden, father of the late Charles P Iden The second death in town was old Mrs. Cowles, mother of Jason and Rufus Cowles “Well do 1 recollect the startling in­ telligence that one of the citizens of this town was found dead. A venire was issued, sum­ moning a jury which took a considerable time as there was at that time not over 20 or 25 in­ habitants in what was then Johnstown, that is Assyria. Baltimore. Maple Grove and what is now Johnstown. The jury was assembled and sworn in. repaired to the residence of the deceased where the poor Indian Chief Brazil was found dead a few rods from his wigwam, be had fallen into the fire and burned lo death. 1 do not now recollect the verdict of the jury, but presume that the verdict was that said deceased's death was caused by too much fire water and fire. Oxen were an Important part of the settling of Johnstown Township. The early history of Johnstown. Barry Coonty. as written by Henry P. Cherry, in an essay dated Jone 3, 1894. The essay was read at the Michigan Pioneer and Historical Socie­ ty meeting of 1896: “In writing up a sketch of the pioneer lives of the first white men who ventured to intrude oo the privacy of the red man of the forest of any portion of Barry County, there was a great many difficulties to overcome, foremost of which is the inability to gather facts, the old pioneers having about all removed to that country from which no traveler returns, or any direct infix iit ion can be received. •’There are but a few of the original settlers of the township of Johnstown now living to ten of me nsruin ips ano privations crxiurca oy them in their endeavor to make forthemselves a home in the then “howling wilderness" of this state II was in the year 1836. when the great State of Michigan was yet a territory and while the greater portion was inhabited only by Indians and wild beasts, that Harlow Mer­ rill wah his family landed in the southern por­ tion of what to now the Township of Johnstown He came all the distance from Detroit by that stow but cure way of traveling by oa teams, rot quite so quick a passage as could be mule today, then there was no danger of a collision with the fest express. They felt sure of the roads, especially whe.i the wagon got stuck fest in the mud and re­ quired the strength of two or three teams to pull them out. "After many days of weary toil and travel, Mr. Merrill found his way to the spot above mentioned where he was to begin a war with the mtghcy fores* around him with but 50 cents in his pocket when he arrived, and a family io provide for. The future looked rather dark to him. but pluck will always win and as he had plenty of that, he was bound to succeed "Going to the then little burg' Battle Creek, he would with his sons. Jason and Hiram, work all the week and carry home what provisions they had earned, on their backs, a distance of about 10 miles “Mr. Merrill did not remain long a solitary white man. as the same year Stephen Collier and John Culver moved in so that there were neighbors. The next year, 1837. settiers began io flock in from the eastern states, mostly from New York. “Among the arrivals Ind the fourth on the list was William P. Bristol, who had previous­ ly Been out and located his land, had hired an uncle to come in and erect a tog house, clear a field for corn. etc., preparatory to Mr. Bristol's arrival. The uncle came on. began to fulfill his contract, but discouragements beset him on every hand. Marshall, a distinct 26 mites, was the nearest point where a ptow could be purchased, but little ground was plowed before smash went the only ptow in town and as he was burning brush the fire got into his hey which he had drawn from Gull Prairie, a distance of 16 miles and not only summed the hay but also his wagon. The man. thus completely discouraged, threw up his contract and left the woods. “When Mr. Bristol arrived, there wu no house. It being near the last of November and winter fast coming on. Mr. Bristol hastily cut the logs, went to the neighbors, got help and during the month of December built a log house, which not only answered as a private residen* : but for tavern and town office, etc. “Al the advent of Mr. Bristol, the neighbors were not dose enough for the chickens to scratch up each other’s grain, so there were no neighborhood quarrels. On the south the nearest neighbor was four mites; north ten mites; west six miles and east about six miles, so that al the raising of Mr. Bristol’s house there were men from Bedford Barry Mid Johnstown. “Mr. Bristol had near neighbors in the In­ dians who camped oa the bank of Bristol Lake about one-half mile east and who were very kind and friendly, always bringing their white friends venison, fish or such game as they thought would please the taste of the white people. An incident connected with them might not be out of place here, which is as follows. "After the town was organized and the town board were in session at Bristol's, the Indians thought to treat the honorable gentlemen to a feast, so they presented Mrs. Bristol with a large plump turkey, which the good lady proceeded to dress for the dinners of the honorables. The bird was cooked in the most approved manner and placed before her guest who proceeded to get outside of a por­ tion of it. but placing a piece of the turkey bet­ ween their teeth they began to masticate the same, but there not being power enough in their jaws to grind it. the morsels were laid aside to rest, and ths honorable gentlemen voted that the toughtest business that had come before the board. The Indians being questioned about the turkey replied: Ugh! Good 'nough for pale face.' "In the winter of 1839, the legislature organized Barry County and divided it into four towns, of which Johnstown, Baltimore. Assyria and Maple Grove was called Johnstown. The first election was held at the house of William P. Bristol. April 2. 1839. and Stephen V.R. York was chosen modertor and Harlow Memll clerk. They administered the constitutional oath lo each other and pro­ ceeded to business, and as there were but 13 voters in the whole town. their duties were not very onerous, as there were offices to fill and but a few to fill them. “The following is the ticket elected: Super­ visor. S.V.R. York; clerk. Harlow Merrill; commissioners of highways. Cleveland Ellis. Log cabin built by H. Harvey Case on what is now Bird Road, Johnstown Township was typical of log cabins being built in Johnstown by early settlers. William P. Bristol and Solomon Getman; assessors. William Sutton. Stept^n Collier and John Culver; justices of the peace. S.V.R. York, four yean, William P. Briaoi. three yean. Cleveland Ellis, two yean and Harlow Merrill, one year; school inspectors S.V.R. York. William Sutton and Harlow Merrill; collector. John Culver, conatabtes. John Culver. Sokx.xxi Getman and Philo Norton; overseen of the poor. Henry Smith and S.V.R. York; fence viewers. Eli Lapham. John Culver and S.V.R. York; pathmasters. District No. 1. William P. Brtatoi; aad No. 2, Thomas Iden. “It appears that 12 out of the 13 voters received an office. "In 1838. Emory Chpny with his family arrived and seated on thtiapighwest quarter pf Section 32. He cans. in wtBTan ox tana all the way from Detroit, with seven days on the road from Detroit to Battle Crfcek. found there an old acquaintance with whom we stayed over­ night. The next day, we arrived at our new place of residence, than aa almost unbroken wilderness. “One of my brothers came on a short time in advance of the family and reared a small log house. Our stock consisted of one pair of oxen, two cows and one pig. Our arrival there was June 7. 1838. aad with very little means, we cleared off five acres and sowed to wheat the first year, but our living was scanty and thin. “We had a change of diet three times a day. For breakfest we had milk porridge with a lit­ tle bread crumbed in. For dinner we had thickened milk (I presume some of our pioneer mothers know what it is) and then for supper milk porridge and bread. Meat, that is pork, could be bought rt Battle Creek for 18 cents per pound and they used to say that it was so poor that they had to fry it in butter. “After the first year, we got along as you might say, swimmingly, but did nr: complain of hard times as 1 have heard peo 4e do with the last few years. Out of our fi rst crop of wheat, 1 drew wheat with an ox team to Battle Creek, soid it for about 32 cent, per bushel, gave seven and one-half busheir of wheat for a pair of “stoga* boots. The boots could be bought for cash for $2.50, but the cash was out ot tbe question. It was swap for everything. “The first religious service held in Johnstown was in a tog shanty and conducted by my father (Emory Cherry). Hymn books did not seem to be very plenty at that time, there being only one or two. After reading the hymn, the book was handed to Nelson Bar­ num. requesting him to lead in singing. It be­ ing rather difficult for him, he passed tbe book to Mr. Rufus Cowles with the remark Go it, Cowies. God 1 can’t.’ “The first M.E. (Methodm) preacher was the Rev. Henry Worthington and meetings were held st the house of this same Nelson Barnum, who afterwards experienced a change of heart and became a Methodist minister and was stationed at Sault Ste. Marie as a missionary among the Indians. “The first school taught in town was by Mtss Sarah Curtis in this same shanty, it being owned by Mr. and Mrs. Seth Hull, who were then at Hastings and were boarding the workmen that were building the first grist mill at or near the large brick chimney standing on the bank of Fall Creek. "The first schoolhouse built in Johnstown was in District No. I. near the now residence of A.P. King, was built by my father. I think about 1839 or 1840. Walter B Woodward was the first teacher m the same. 1 tell you, pioneers, it was a pteasing sight when we looked to the south and saw a "prairie schooner" as they were called, coming nor­ thward and still farther into the wilderness. Upon their arrival about the first question ask­ ed was ’where are you from and where are you bound?' “I recollect well of seeing uncle Zeb Bar­ num and family. Ambrose Hubbell and Mr. Soules and family. EJ. Grant. H.A. Goodyear and many others as they wended their way north to Hastings, 10 or 12 mites beyond. “The year 1839 saw many new settlers in Johnstown and Baltimore and business began to thrive. A blacksmith shop was started with Mr. Erastus Johnson as workman. Roads were getting better and every effort was used to induce people to settle up the country. Among the many settlers that year was one Samuel Weeks, now (1894) living on the first land located by him in Baltimore town. Mr. Weeks came oa. secured board with W.P. Bristol, three and one-half mites from his land, aad began the task of clearing up his farm, but getting lonesome, he gave up work there and returned to Sheridan. Calhoun County, where his father had bought a farm for him. “White in the town of Baltimore, he bought 40 acres of land on Section 9 of Johnstown and had several acres cleared and plowed twice. Today that plowed field is a dense forest of oak timber from 40 to 60 feet high. The passerby would hardly believe that the ground was once tilted and free from brush or tree. "Mr. Weeks remained it Calhoun County until about 1853, when he returned to his farm in Baltimore, where he now (1894) resides a prosperous fanner with wealth and a>l the sur­ rounding' to make life agreeable and pleasant “A latte incident connected with the early history of these towns transpired in 1839. It seems that the town collector. S.V.R. York, had in some manner got hold of a five dollar bill of the bank of Ypsilanti, which, like many other bank bills of that day. were at a very great discount when taken for taxes. Mr. York came before the board of auditors, who met in June and stated the case to them, and awaited their action. The board voted to accept the bill and authorized Mr. Ydrk to dispose of H to the best advantage for the town and the account the board. Just how Mr. York disposed of the bill does not appear again ia the record, likely the bill resumed specie payment and made good the loss io the town. “This year the place for holding elections was made to alternate between Assyria and Johnstown, one /ear to be held at William P. Bristol's in Johnstown and the next at Cleveland Ellis’ in Assyria. But as Assyria aad Maple Grove were made into one township ia 1840 or 1841. the elections did not alternate very long, but each town had to go alone as they were then organized. "When Mr. El ’ is heard of the division of the town as first organized, he remarked to Mr. Bristol, ’Now, we’ll all go to h-1 together, sure,’ but as there soon came other divisions of the town making four towns of the original Johnstown and as the people have continued to prosper, Mr. Ellis’ prophecy was not literally fulfilled. “About 1842, Andrew Kelley and Thomas Dowling, brothers-in-law, came into what is now Baltimore and settled on Section 15, where they began the clearing up a farm, but having spent their lives in the city, they were ill prepared to contend with the hardships of a pioneer life. They were from Baltimore, Md., and the town in which they settled was named after the home of their youth. “Mr. Dowling was somewhat of an eccen­ tric character, often to be seen public with on­ ly pants, shirt, boots and hat; one leg of his pants in the top of his boot, suspenders down or party so. slouch hat and unshaved and un­ shorn. He was noted as an orator of con­ siderable ability and being of Irish parentage he was jam full of genuine Irish wit. He sought the nomination as representative to the legislature from his district, but was defeated by those who despied his nationality or wanted the office themselves. "Whether his defeat disheartened him or not. he did not remain long in town, but after spending much money in improvements, such as chopping, splitting rails, which were either burned by Indians* fires or left to rot on the ground. He went to California, where after a few years he died. Mr. Kelley and family re­ mained a few years longer, when they too went out to California where they have con­ tinued to reside, if yet alive. “Al the raising of the tog house for Kelley and Dowling, the men were accompanied by their wives, as was customary among the ear­ ly settlers, and as they had a long distance to come they generally remained overnight and returned home in the morning, or when the work was fin-shed for which they came. In this case the help from a distance remained overnight at Kelley’s. “After the day’s work was over, a great feast of potatoes, 'bagas', wild game. etc., graced the board to which they all did ample justice, none taking offense at the simplicity of the meal and if the potato was too hot for the fingers the men could be seen outside the house sharpening sticks to be used in the place of forks of which there was always a scarcity on such occasions. When the sticks were finished the men resumed their places, stan­ ding here and there as room was found, and when one was so lucky as to find a large chip or bark for a plate, covetous eyes were turned The Bristol Tavern, Inn and Stagecoach Stop. upon him. Of course the meal was freely in­ terspersed with stones, jokes and laughter and good humor always prevailed. "On this occasion, when the time came for retiring, the good wives were to remain together below white their liege lords found sleeping room in the toft of the house, and as beds were of a very limited number each per­ son must find a bed where best they could, but whai beds could be found were assigned to the fair sex and the stronger lords must find the soft side of a board on which to consign their weary forms. “One of the men present, thinking to escape the sentence of climbing the ladder, had stret­ ched his burly form on tbe bench in the tower room, where he intended to remain an un­ disturbed occupant, but the sharp eyes of William P. Bristol discovered him and the tocsin of war was immediately sounded white Mr. Bristol, assuming Jie offensive, sprang for the intruder with the remark. You can't seel down here with my wife.’ That aroused the rest of the men who gathered around to see the sport, each one crying ’You can’t sleep with my wife either,* and ail the white the two men. both sout robust fellows, were having a grand scuffle, Mr. Bristol working his an­ tagonist little by little toward the ladder leading to the chamber. His opponent earnest­ ly struggled to prevent the design of the men to get him up the ladder, but Mr. Bristol was the strongest of the two and finally succeeded in getting his opponent at the foot of the ladder where by the aid of the others, the man was hauled to the chamber. When reaching the top of the ladder the two men became locked in each others arms, and dropping to the floor rolled over and over, the men clearing the track, until about the middle of the chamber they roiled on a blanket bed. which the oc­ cupants had left to be out of the way of the oome teams. As soon as the men felt themselves on a soft spot their struggles ceas­ ed and they remained the undisturbed oc­ cupants o.- this bed for the night. “In the morning the company was treated to roast corn and salt and to this day those that are alive to tell the story, remark that such oc­ casions were the pleasantest part of the pioneer's life. Raisings, togging bees, rood making and hunting were the occupations in which all old settiers delighted to have a part in and the quality of the food or the manner in which it was served was of very little conse­ quence to them. “At another time there was to be a church communion, the first in the town, and as wine was' not to be had without much trouble. Deacon Cole had secured that necessary arti­ cle some time previous and had carefully set it away for the occasional. But his sou. William, flirting the jug in which the tempting liquid was stored, continued to drink of the same un­ til the jug was empty, when he filled the vessel with vinegar and water, which was carefully carried to and used at the communion. "Deacon Cole could not stand the tempta­ tion of having a deer cross his path even on Sunday. As he and his son were on their way to meeting one Sunday, the good deacon saw a large buck standing dose by. He turned to William and advised him to return home as that deer looked very tempting. William took the hint, got the gun and when the deacon returned home, a large deer was lying dead in the yard. "Occasionally the good man would go to church on Sunday, leaving William, who was a great fellow for hunting and fishing, with the remark. William, you know ’tis very wicked to fish on Sunday, although your father is very fond of fish.’ And when the old gent returned from meeting, a nice mess of fish from the lake close by was sure to be oa the table nicely prepared for the deacon’s supper. “The first list of jurors drawn from the town was in 1840. The foltowing names were drawn: William P. Bristol, Joseph Babcock. Charles P. Iden, J.S. Vanbrunt, Thomas Iden, Richard McComber, Alonzo Brundage. Henry P. Bowman. Cleaveland Ellis and Orts Barnum. “Also this year, the election was held at the house of Cteve Ellis of Assyria, at which elec­ tion there were 31 votes cast and as each can­ didate received 31 votes the opposition myst have been extremely weak or none at ail, but unlike the election of two years previous, the voters did not each get an office, as there was a desire among the settlers that someone might be left free to find fault and watch those who held office and see that they did their duty. "It appears that Victory P. Collier, now of Battle Creek, ex-State Treasurer and one of the most efficient officers Michigan ever had. began his official career this year as deputy town clerk. He steadily advanced until he oc­ cupied one of the most responsible positions in the state. “The first wedding in Johnstown was Henry Paul and Miss Fanny Cherry. 1 think that they were married in 1840 by the Rev. John Harris of Battle Creek. “The only surviving pioneers (in 1894) are Hon. V.P. Collier and Oris Barnum, now residing at Battle Creek, William P. Bristol, Hiram Merrill, Henry Paul, William Smith and Henry P. Cherry. Mr. Bristol and Mr. Barnum are now about 90 years old. The others are from 71 to 78 and are now residing in Johnstown.” Source: Historical Collections: Collections and researches made by the 'Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society. “ Vol. XXVI. Robert Smith and Co. State Printers and Binders. Lansing, Mich.. 1896. Plat maps from 1840. I860, and 1873. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 1, 1995 Hastings girls win Barry County Meet, Delton 2nd; Delton boys win, Hastings boys finish second * Taking me top three portions tn the 3200-meter run was the edge Delton needed to alip past Hastings by 10 points lo win the Barry County Track Meet held on John­ sons Field. Tuesday. Tbe Panthers finished with IM points, followed by Hastings with 118, Lakewood with 553. Thornapple-Kellogg with 42.5 and Maple Valley with nine Antonio Liceaga won Ute 3200-meter run with a time at I0-.26.S2. followed by Josh Smith at 10:40.07 and Creey Louden com­ ing in third at 1038.66. Hastings finished fifth with Tim Rounds clocking in at 11:23.74 and Ryan Willard coming in at 1133.25 for sixth place. Hastings took tbe top two places in the 110-hurdles with Derek Chandler finishing first at 15.81 seconds, followed by Paul Koulz at 16.28 seconds. Delton's David Atkinson finished third at 16.67 seconds. Tbe Saxons also took the top two places in the pole vault with Tom Sorenson setting a new school record by clearing 14 feet. 6 inches. Kenn Cross placed second with a height of 12 feet. 6 Inches. Delton's Ben Hanekow also cleared 12-6. but Cross did It in fewer attempts Troy McCarty finished fourth with ar. 11-foot mart. Hastings took the top spot in the high jump with Tom Pratt finally setting tbe school record be wanted by going over the her at 6 feet. 4.25 inches. Delton look third fourth and fifth in tbe event with McCarty and Atkinson clearing 6 feel and Jesse Young 5 feet. 10 inches. Delton won the to, two spots in tbe dis­ cus with Link Pape tossing 139 feet. 2 Inches and James Sibbenon 132 feet 10. Atkinson woo tbe long jump with a dis­ tance of 20 feet. 335 Inches followed by Robert Wager and a 20 feet. 15 Inch leap. Delton's Travis Williams was third at 18 feet. 7.75 inches and Hastings' Brad Miller was fourth al 18 feet. 7.75 Inches. Jaaon VanElst of T-K placed firn inthe shot put with a heave of 47 feet. 3 inches. Pape was second at 46 feet. 11.5 inches, fol­ lowed by Drew Coppezs of Lzkewood at 46­ 4 and Hasting- Marc Jarvis at 45-9. Chandler and Kouta finished first and third kt tbe 300-bunlles with umes of 42.03 and 43.94 respectively. Lskewood’s John Bauer finished second al 4X27 and Derek Rickard was fourth at 44.83. Delton's Mike Mon was fifth st 45.75 seconds Llceaga beat out Hastings’ Kevin Cooney 4k the 1600-metem by less man a half-sec­ ond. Liceaga clocked In at 4:42.84 and Cooney crosaed tbe line at 4:43.29. DKi Casey Louden Brushed fifth at 45921. In tbe lOO-meaer dash. Ryan Dawe of Del­ ton beat out Wager crossing tbe tape in 1139 seconds W^er crossed at 11.74. kt tbe 400-meten Devan Endres crossed first at 51.4 seconds, followed by Deltoos Chad Lenz at 512 seconds. Endres also placed first io tbe 200-melcr dash al 23.49 seconds trailed .12 seconds later by Ryan Dawe of Delton. In tbe 800-meter relay. Endres. Man Kirk­ endall. Mike Opolskl and Wager defeated Delton s team with a 1:35.14 showing and tbe 400-mcter team of Brad Miller. Wager. Opolski and Kirkendall beat out Delton with a time a 45.45 seconds. Delton's 3200-meter learn of Gary Fisher. Josh Smith. Nicboli Jacobs and Liceaga placed first with a lime of 8:28.67. followed by Lakewood. T-K and tbe Hastings team of Evan Winkler. Joe Edger. Michael McKeough and Tim Rounds. In tbe most talked about event Lakewood’s top 800-mcter specialist and Delton's Fisher, both of who are in tbe lop five in tbe state, finally had a chance lo face off Both have had times in the 1:57 area and this night McNatt took tbe win coming In at 158.46 for firs: Haber was second at 204.11 with Hastings Mike Wilson taking third at 2:09.75 and Cooney coming in fourth a.' 211.75. Lakewood's 1600-meter team of Jason McNatt. John Bauer. Derik Rickard and Mark McNan woo at 3:36 75 Tbe Hastings team of Jeremy Radvansky. Chandler. Opol­ ski and Cooney came in third behind T-K and was followed by Delton. Hastings and Delton accounted for 2? of the possible 34 first and second place medals in the meet Charissa Shxw woo both the 1600- and 3200-meter runs and Lori Maiville took the 400-meter dash ovu ut injured Sam Lantinga ot Delton to pace the Hastingi girls track team to a win in tbe Barry County Meet, held Tuesday. Shaw finished the 1600-meer. in 5:41.21 and the 3200 In 12:36.83 and Maiville clocked in at 1:03 .41. Also placing first for Hastings was the 3200-meter relay team of Maiville, Katie Thomas. Sarah Roush and Shaw at 10:29.59 and the 400-meter team of Beth Sonsmith. Andrea Dreyer. Sarah McKinney and Emily Dipen with a time of 52.6 At tho gun. tho 100-meter dash began and ended 11.30 seconds later with Ryan Daw© In the toad. ManiQrttendteibtowsby a Dettcxi runner in twBOO-metoftetey in which Hasengs defeated Dutton by 8/1 Ohs ol a second were second at 4:21.13. Individuals placing second for Delton were 1 Maneson in the shot put with a throw of 34 : feet. 4 inches and tbe 100-meter dash al 13.21 seconds. Liz Kendall in the high : jump at 4 feet. 10 inches and Angie ' Lilllbrldge io the 3200 meter run at 13.06.71. T-K's Holwerda was second in the tong. jump, clearing 15 feet. 113 inches and teammate Davis was second to the 1600-me­ ter run at 5:4438. Lakewood's Garmon was second in the 400-meters. In the other relay events, T-K was second in the 3200-meters and Maple Valley was second In the 400-mesen. Maiville was third for Hastings in the long Jump at 14 feet. 9 Inches, Dreyer was third in tbe 300-hurdles al 5036. Thomas took third in the 800-meters at 237.17 and Dipen was third Ic the 100-meters at 1339 seconds For Delton. LiUlbddge took the lone bronze with a third in the 1600. Jenny Mlttelstaedt placed third in the dis­ cus at 102 feet. 7 Inches and Tert Sessions was third In tbe 3200-meters for Maple Val­ ley. The Lady Lions' 3200.1600 rod 800- nteter teams also placed third Lakewood’s England was third in tbe 100hurdles. Missy Pohl was third in the high jump and Schrock was third in tbe 200-meterdash. TK's Jenna Shook was third in the shot pul. Jessica VanAmen was third in tbe 400 meter dash and the 400-meter relay team also placed third. Finishing fourth tor Hastings was Anger In the shot put and Roush in the 3200-meters. For Delton, Kim Cole in the long jump and 200-meters, Lantinga in tbe 100-meters, and Amanda Velazquez in tbe 800-meters Katl Matteson, fourth from tbe toft, placed second over al for Delton In the 100meterdash. Officials’ registrations for 1995-96 now being accepted Kenn Cross of Hastings placed second behind new high school record holder Tom Sorenson. Cross cleared 12 feel. 6 Inches, while Sorenson cleared 14 feet. 6 Inches at the Barry County Meet. Tuesday Individuals interested in becoming a high school athletic game official for the 1995-96 school year may now register with the Michigan High School Athletic Association. From now until July 1. Michigan's 10.000-pius game officials in 13 sports are urged to submit their application. The July date is an important one. ss it is the deadline for officials who wish x> be listed in the MHSAA's annual direct xy. "Officials who regiscr before July 1 have the benefit of becoming more visible can­ didates for local association membership, and they are also listed in the MHSAA Official's Directory." said Bill Bupp. MHSAA super­ visor of officials. "Local association benefits are numerous, so we encourage officials to either seek membership or be asked to join a local group well before the new school year begins." While early registration is heavily en­ couraged. Bupp added that new officials are free to register with the MHSAA anytime dur­ ing the year. MHSAA registration fees are among the lowest in the nation. Seven dollars is charged for each sport an official wishes to work, and the processing fee is $15. Officials registered in 1994-95 will be assessed an in­ creased late fee of $20 for registration after July 1. The processing fee includes liability insurance coverage of up to $1 million for of­ ficiate while working MHSAA contests. The 1995-96 school year will be the third for the MHSAA'S Legacy Program, which allows high school seniors lo become registered officials. HHS girls score 43 vs. Albion Janette Jennings had four hits. Rachel Young. Janue Lambeth. Karey Sanden and Amanda Jennings three each in the 43-0 win over Albion in the first game of a double header. May 25. Amanda Jennings pitched the win. giving up just two hits, with nine strike outs and two walks Hastings scored the rans on 25 hits in the five inning game and look big advantage of walks and eight errors given up by Albion Young set the pace with six rans batted tn. Amanda Jennings had five off her two singles and a double and Lambeth and Sanders had Placing firn for Delton was Amy Cook in the long jump at 16 feet. 8.5 Inches, the 100-meter hurdles al 15.6 seconds and the 300-hurdles as 47.65 seconds. DK's Katie Matteson, coming off a back Injury, placed first in the 200-moer dash. Delton's stale-bound dash specialist Sam Lantinga is slowed up with a fallen arch. Lakewood's Add! Radcliff won the discus with a throw of 119 feet. 9 inches and the shot put with a heave of 35 feet 4 inches. Thomapple-Kellogg's Becky Holwerda placed firn In tbe high jump at 5 feet even and Lain Reed, also from T-K woo the 100-meters at 13.08 seconds. Trojan Jess! Davis woo tbe 800-meters ■ 231.07. In the relay events, Christy Warner, Marde Gannon. Jami Schrock and Bethany Raf­ fles from Lakewood won the 1600-metcrs al 4:17.75 and the Viking team of Teresa Eng­ land. Schrock, Warner and Gannon woo the 800-meter relay. Individuals placing second for Hastings were Sherry Anger In the discus w-ith a throw of 105 feel. 5 inches. Dreyer in the 100-hurdles al 1636 second and Dipen in the 200-meter dash al 27.85 seconds. Tbe 800-meter team of Sonsmith. Dreyer, Dipen and McKinney placed second at 1:53.56 and the 1600-meter team of Stacey Martin. MalviUe, Thomas and McKinney five Amanda threw a no-hitter in the second game to raise her record to 13-5 this season heading into districts. Saturday She struck out seven and walked only two. Hastings collected its 13 runs off seven hits, two by Mandy Watson and two by Janette Jen­ nings lo lead the learn, plus seven errors turn­ ed over by Albion. Janette also had two RBls Hastings ends the regular season with a KM league record, which includes the 4-0 win over Harper Creek May 24 Janette Jennings pitched her ninth win of the year, giving up five hits and one walk while striking out four. Amanda Jennings had a pair of singles and Janette and Sarah McKeough each had one to tally the Lady Saxons* four hits. Harper Creek had four errors to assist Hastings. Coach Rich Nauta said the team defeated Harper because “Defense was the key. We didn't make many mistakes and came up with some very big plays when we needed to.” Hastings is 22-8 overall and plays al home Saturday in the second round of district competition Under the Legacy program high school MHSAA operates," Bupp said, piemented this test aa a way < seven and eight while working with or being attended by a nvxor who is an approved of­ ficial. Last year. 26 high school seniors look registrants are aware of the policies, practices and protocols expected of MHSAA officials." Student officials will benefit from a waiver of the standard $15 processing fee. Registra­ tion of $7 per sport will be the only stales continue lo straggle to recruit officials. ty for high school students to get involved in officiating at an early age," said Bupp Michigan continues to average above 10,000 recruit new officials." Bupp said, h’s impor­ tant that we do everything possible to en- are still in high school has the potential to have a positive impact on the future of our ofThe officials' registration test is for first­ time officials and officials not registered in the pest year. The test consists of 60 questions derived from the MHSAA "Officials young people participate." More information about officials registra- MHSAA at 1019 Trowbridge Road, East Lan­ sing. Ml 48823. Telephone: 517-332-5046. "The guidebook is a good reference which Saxon JV softball team tops in Twin Valley The Hastings junior varsity softball team finished up their season with a pair of wins against Hillsdale, as their final game against Harper Creek was suspended due to rain and will not be continued. in the first game against the Hornets, the Saxons were victorious with a score of 19-2. The team was led by three hitters who had three hits apiece — Bess Lyons, Julie Krebs diway, Nikki Bivcm, Michelle Bies, Jodi The team had a total of 14 hits in the second game. Belson struck out five batters, walked three last two games. Everyone got an opportunity provements from the beginning of the season. Andrea Jones and Melissa Meaney each had two hits and there were singles from Erika Ordiway and Nikki Bivens. Pitcher Andrea Jones took the win on the mound with a no hitter, fanning seven and on­ ly giving up two walks. In the nightcap, the Saxons defeated the Hornets 14-2. The team was led by Amy Belson both on the mound and at the plate as she was the winning pitcher and had a double and two singles. Melissa Meaney also had two singles and a double at the plate, while Bess singles hit by Lindsey Pmlekow, Erika Or- forts from all of the players." said coach Jill Withey. The team played one and a half innings against Harper Creek on May 23. but the was rescheduled and then canceled altogether. The Saxons were up KM) at the time of The team ends its season with a record of 17-5 overall and 9-1 in the league. The Saxons have the beat record percentage of all the teams in the Twin Valley for the 1995 season. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 1, 1995 — Page 13 Hastings JV split with Albion to end season The Hastings junior varsity baseball team had Man Moore throwing a two-hitter in game one of a double hitter for an 8-0 win. but dropped the second game 6-2 to close out the season. May 25. Moore struck out four and walked one in the seven-inning contest for his third win of the year. Josh Storm had the hot bat with three singles and an RBI. Chris Stafford had a pair of singles and two rum batted in and Eric Greenfield had two singles and an RBI. Joe Lyons. Randy Lake, Kevin Morgan and Ed Vandermoten each had a hit. The Hastings defense had no errors in the game to help Moore on the mound. In game two, the junior Saxon had the same number of hits as the Wildcats, at six each. but Albion was able to put it together at the right lime, giving Chad Greenfield the loss from the hill. Greenfield gave up four earned runs, struck out three and walked four. Moore had two hits in the game and Josh Newton had a double and an RBI. Kyle Puhja, Randy Lake and Matt Toburen also had hits. Motorcycle trails to be held in Hastings Hastings High School girls 5th in league track meet The Hastings girls track team finished in fifth place in the Twin Valley track med. May 25. Hillsdale ran away with the win with 125 points, followed by Lakeview with 91. Albion with 74, Coldwater 68. Hastings 60, Sturgis 45, Harper Creek 17 and Marshall with 16. Andrea Dreyer had the only first-place finish for the Lady Saxons with a 16.3 secondlime in the 100-meter hurdles. Finishing second for Hastings were Lori Maiville in the 400-meter dash at I :02.5, the 400-meter team of Beth Sonsmith, Dreyer. Sarah McKinney and Emily Dipert at 53.2 reconds and the 3200-meter team of Maiville, Kxne Thomas. Sarah Roush and Charissa Shaw Sherry Anger placed third in the discus with a distance of 97 feet. 5 inches and fourth in Ihe shot pot with a throw of 30 feet. 11 inches and the 1600-meter team of Stacy Martin. Maiville. McKinney and Thomas placed fourth at 4:26.7. Finishing fifth for Hastings was Staw in the 800- and 1600-meter runs and Dipert m the 100 meter,. Dipert abo finished sixth in the 200 meter, and Dreyer wax sixth in the 300 hurdles. Coming nr* to Barry County will be motorcycle trtato. a rpectator-friendly event where rtder, rbow off their ability to balance and control their bikea. rather than the speed at whfoh they go. The event will be held at 122 S. Wellman Rd., earl ot Hartings on June Id. Some ot local ridera at Ute expected 60. include Tint Laurie. Cody Norton and Mart Coat to enter the event U SI5 per rider aad Joat to wreck la tree. The promoters of the event are trying to get a kid's division in which the youngsten can ride their bicycles oo the course. Bob’s Service is helping in preparations for the trials. Tim Laurie dimbe his motorcycle up one of Ihe rock obstacles on the course set up fortrials, June 18. Hastings hardballers split back to back doubleheaders Hating! pttttar Jon Lawrence worked bu wey cm c< a bnae-loaded, noom fint inning with aa infield fly aad two itrike outa to win tbe Ont game tit a doubletleader with Sunglx. Thmaday night. Ckris Miller helped the Saxena in tbe fifth Inning with a two-run blast over the left cemerfleld fence al the Saxena took ihe frre game 7-1. In the aecond game. Hartings had reven error, and five walk! given up by Dan Sherry on die mound aa the Trojan, came back lo lake tbe nigbeap 15-5. Saxon, faced one of the better pitcher, in the Twin Valley and dropped tbe frat game 3-0. Simpaon aaid the Saxon, were unable to get tbe hit, they needed with men on bane. Hasting, left 12 men on tbe bags. Nichol,. Simpaon said. pitched a tine and Courtright tad angle, and Jodi Hanford game giving up rt, hit, and striking out two. He walked nobody In tbe game. Ryan Canelein and Greenfield had a pair of ringle, and Nlctoia and Moore each had one. In game two. the Saxon, exploded for a 17-1 advantage with Courtright winning Mi second game of the reason. He gave up rix bin. riruck out six and walked only one. Hanford wax 2-2 al the plate, scored fom time, and Sherry wa, 2-2 with three nun acored and four rune baled in. Crerelrin waa 2-3 with three run acored and two RBb and Nichol, waa 2-5 with an RTL Tbe Saxons, 6-7 In tbe Twin Valley, bolding onto fourth, begin district play, Saturday a home agttant Comnock. Comstock defeated the Delton diamond chib. Tuealay. 4-1, tn tbe ftnt round of dapped a double Tbe team waa coming off a quit with Albion tbe night before In which tbe diinict play. Comstock has alao knocked Hasting, out of ttatrict competition the lari two yean. "Jen kept ua la control ia Ibe ftra game." vanity coach Jeff Simpaon redd. "Once be got Riem out In tbe ftra be mixed up hl, tatbaU aad curve to keep them off balance.'* Sherry wan 2-4 with a single and a double and an RBI. Jared NicboU went 2-2 with a pair ot cinglei and Joe Rodriguez and Andrew Courtright alao collected up Nu ia game one. la tbe nlghcap. tbe Saxon, left nine men oa bane aa the Saxon, earned only att Mb Hastings Middle School girls track winds up season The Harting, Middle School girt, track team wound up the reason with three dual meet win,, a quadrangular win, an invitational cbampionahip and a runner up flttah. recently Tbe Hasting, team defeated Lakewood. Gull Uke and Delton and placed lint in the Cocaiock Relay, and in a quadrangular with Greenville, Forare Hill, Central and Lowed. The Lady Saxon, were runner, up in the Debon Invitaaional. Scoring mtn than 50 point, for the team were Sara Allerding (63). Laura Tbotnas (103). Erica Rrimer and Jearica Crowley (53). KM, aooring more than 20 point, for tbe learn were ABcta Cooney (21). TAmy Crore (35). Suun Hubbard (32.3). Virginia Jentdngs (315). Leah Rumford (30) and Heather Richie (42). Also scoring point, for tbe team were Katie Allerding (2). Megan Baker (2k Erica Barnum (17.25k Angie Boger (43). Sarah Byington (3.25). Carolyn DeWitt (19.75). Dannie Earn (9.25). Sally Edger (1415). Heather Cirrbacb (13k Samantha Goode­ nough (143) Michelle Grigg, (123k An­ drea Latke (4k Anna Lewi, (1.25k Kreie Loftin (23). Becky McCarty (23). Annie Mead (1). Sarah Penrod (43k Kriaten Schlatter (63). Deriiny Seeber (4). Callie Shumway (2k Erika Situpm (17.75) and Mtaye Taylor (9k Also part of the team were Erin Allerding, Christy Anderwn, Bethany Arnett. Amber Boger. Ashley Bowerman. Danielle Bow­ man. Stephanie Daniels. Danika Dorcy. Erin Englehart. Vai Heffelbower. Nicole Hereeriy. Laura Hubert. Lindsey Karat Ivy Malone. Michelle Marsh. Amy Miller. Lindrey Moore. Andi Pond. Erika Swiaaek. Brandi Uber and Mary Wright. Setting new record for the Hasting, Mid­ dle School waa tbe 3200-meter relay team of Sally Edger. Destiny Seeber. Kritten Schlatter and Michelle Grigg, at 12:15 00 and tbe 1600-meter team of Sara Allerding. Erica Fulmer. Jessica Crowley and Laura Thoma, al 4:35.36. Given an award for being the Mott Valu­ able Runner was Sara Allerding. tbe Most Dedicated wa, Laura Thoma,. Most Im­ proved wa, Vai Heffelbower and Rookie of the Year wa, Jesrtca Crowley. The Good Sportsnambip Award went to Ivy Malone ‘Tour de Cure’ will be Sunday near Gun Lake Mkfaflevdle Money raiaed will be used for diabetes research and education to benefit the 330.000 Michigan residents afflicted with the disease Tour De Cure participants are required to register and obtain a minimum of $50 in pledges. Registration foe it $20 through Fri­ day, June 2. and S50 on June 4. Riders can choose from three routes — 25K (15 miles), SOK (31 miles) and I00K (62 miles). Rest stops with food, water and facilities will be located along the route When finished with the route, nders will be treated to lunch Tins year’s event has been dedicated lo the waernory of Lisa Keiser Ritchie, daughter of Ed and Sonja Keiser, members of the Cure Committee Rhchie was an active member of the Lansing and Grand Rapids chapters of the American Diabetes Association. A diabetic herself. Lisa was pregnant with her first child when she died in her sleep Feb. 2 » the age of 26. A brief dedication ceremony will take place at m event before the start of each ride. The American Diabetes Association also will offer cyclists a way lo show their support for a friend or loved one who has diabetes or has died due to complications of the disexse Tour De Cure “I’m Riding For” stickers will be available with a blank where riders can fill in the name of a loved one with diabetes and attach it lo their shirt. “Everyone has his or her own reasons for ndmg in Tour De Cure.” said Kathy Perry, regional director for the American Diabetes Association. “Many participants have per­ sonal motivations such as a friend or family member who struggles with diabetes or who has died from complications of the disease. We wanted to give them the opportunity to show their support for these individuals while they raise money to help find a cure.” The American Diabetes Association expect R/C champs run at Hastings Bowl In tw top photo, Tony Tuftto (toft) placed flrat to the novfce dass. Gton Miter (cantor wu Brat In tw sportsman daa* and Doug Want wu tops In the expert stock class at #» May 20 racu held In tie paridng lot of Ihe Hastings Bowl . Pat Clement, one of tie ooortBnators of tie event said tie lot at tie aley wu one ot tie tastoet tie drivers bed had a chance to drive on. *11 wu a nice, amooti track,* he said, "with plenty of room tor people to watch. They even opened Ihe aley a RBe early tor everyone.* In tie bottom photo, (from left) Doug Ward. TonyTuBe and Stan Zkyy control their care from a stand donated by Pin Point graphics and Signs. Tho event. Hee others which are regularly scheduled, are sponsored by the West Mchigan Radto Control Racers Club ot Hastings and Is shown on tie local cable access channel 12. For more Information contact Clement at 945-3873 or Doug Ward al 948-3614 or 948-2287. Chris MUnr done hto version of tbe Glbaon-trrM attar blasting a two-run homer In tie Mb Inning of the tlrst game against Sturgis. Friday night. Middle school boys track team ends season undefeated The Hastings Middle School boy, track team finished tbe season recently with an undefeated dual meet record at 64), and placed firn in a quadrangular meet against Invest Hill, Central. Greenvil c and Lowell The team alto won the Delton Invitational and Conwock Ct -Ed relay,. Hasting, defeated Lakewcod. Gull Lake, Ionia. Pennfleld. Delton and lakeview in du­ al,. Team members scoring more than 50 point, for the undefeated team were Billy Blair (523). Grag Brower (86.83 ). Derek Johiun (54), Joab Lindsey (5438). David Parker (64), Jim Storms (120.08). Ken Tbonqwon (60.25) end Luke Warner (81.25) A Scoring more than 20 point, thu rereoi were Andy Keller (22.33). Sam Stafford (35k Steve Stom (24.25). Adam Whitney (23) and Junin Yates (363). Also scoring for the team were Chris Chavanne (2.25k John Egger, (17.25). Marc Haywood (1). Jette MacKenzie (14). Jreotr McCarty (7). Curt Norri, (3). Luke Noteboom (3). Michael Nystrom (18.25). Luca, Rearer (9.25). Isaac Solme, (I), Chuckle Tefft (2). Travi, Tudor (1.25). Mike Wank (6). Josh Warren (18.5) and Kyle Winkler (1). Kid, who were a part of the team, hut didn't reorc were Ben Appleby. Ireton Bailey, James Bax, Caleb Bolthoure. Joe Martin. Justin Marti,lus, Pbilllp McKeough. Malt Peake. Tim Runell, Todd Schantz. Ben Shaw and Brandon Willard. Individuals retting reboot record, were Greg Brower in tbe pole vault, clearing 10 feet. 3 inches and Jim Storm, in die 200meier dato al 2536 seconds Alio retting record, were the 400-relay team ot Jort Lindrey. Adam Whitney, Sam Stafford and Luke Warner al 49.6 second,, the 800-meter team of Jorti Lindrey. Adam Whitney. Sam Stafford and Greg Brower al 1:42 and the 3200-meter team of Derek Johnson. Billy Blair. Isaac Solme, and Justin Yates at 10:00. Hastings Men’s Softball League American Diabetes • Association. Blue Division Michigan Affiliate, Inc. Western Region 950 28’ Street S.E.. Building E Grand Rapids. Michigan 49508 (616) 243-8477 more than 350 cyclists to ride in the tour, and hope to raise $35,000 in contributions. While the event is a fund-raiser, organizers hope that the event will also raise people's awareness about the disease and the serious complicatkxts which can result. Sponsors for the Greater Grand Rapids Tour De Cure include WKLQ-FM. All Sport. Barracuda Bicycle Company. B-D (Becton Dickinson). Michigan State Parks. Patient Care Services. Star Theatre. TAW Elec­ tronics. Upjohn Pharmaceutical and the Wege Foundation. The Yankee Springs Wings (Chaper L2 of Ihe Gold Wing Riders Association) will supp­ ly communication and safety support for the event to help insure ail participants a safe ride, and Alger Schwinn will be on hand pro­ viding mechanical support to cyclists. The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading non-profit health organiza­ tion supporting diabetes research, advocacy and information for health professionals, pa­ tients and the public. 800-TOUR-888 YMCA Women’s Volleyball League Final Standings Team W-L ICS......................................................................41-7 Hastings Burial Vault..................................32-16 Ranger Tod and Die................................... 31-17 Ray James Electr......................................... 30-18 Hanover Housc/Garrison........................... 23-25 McDonalds..................................................... 22-26 Goodenough Goodies.................................. 19-29 BWA................................................................ 19-29 Title Office..................................................... 12-36 Backe Construction....................................... 11-37 W-L Hastings Chrysler............................................ 2-0 Okie Towne (Red)............................................ 2-1 Okie Towne (Black)......................................... 2-1 Kmart....................................................................1-0 ClRXMl'S.............................................................. 1-1 Brians/Ritscma...................................................0-2 TNR......................................................................O-3 Green Division Jarman Const......................................................2-0 Hast. San. Service............................................. 1-0 Bill's Safety Service..........................................1-1 Thrifty Car Rental............................................. 1-1 Hastings Mutual................................................ 1-1 E.W. Bias................................................ 0-3 Home Rua Leaders - S. Marshall 4. 12 players with I. Last’s Weeks Result* Olde Towne (Red) 18. Cappons 16; Chrysler 8. Okie Towne (Red) 2; Olde Towne (Black) 11, TNR 10; Olde Towne (Black) 19. Brians/Ritsema 0; Bills 13. Bliss 0; Jarmans 11. Bliss 2; Mutual 13. Thrifty 12. This Week’s Games Thursday. June 1 — 6:30. Olde Towne (Red) vs. Brians/Ritsema; 7:30. Chrysler vs. Brians/Ritsema; 8:30. Chrysler vs Olde Towne (Black); 9:30. Cappons ys. TNR. Friday. June 2 — 6:30. Jarman's vs. Mutual; 7:30. Bliss vs. Mutual; 8:30. Kmart v>. Bliss. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 1, 1995 SCHOOLS, continued from page 1 hand at one tune, thus making it more affordable Since Musselman won the first round in court. the government had to look at coming up with the $139.5 million immediately, and the first target became the schools. Geiger said he doesn't want to put the finan­ cial burden on the schools. "Many members in the legislature and 1 don't agree," he said. "There are other op­ tions that need to be reviewed for how and when (the government) makes these He said there are several other options under consideration. The first option is to reverse the Musselman ix Engler decision. But if the court chooses not to reverse the decision, the second option would be to look at nest year's school budgets and lake from them so the schools have more time to adequately prepare. At the moment, he said, the schools may not receive their last payment for (his year, which would make it very difficult for them to keep their budgets balanced. Geiger said he is not really thrilled with this option either, and thinks that option three, passing a one-time bill that allows the govern­ ment to lake money out of the billion dollar rainy day fund, is the best choice. In order to do this, a statutory change (in the state constitution) would be required. Though option three would be his first choice, he said that tapping the fund would only be a short-term resolution to the problem. The question is. would the decision to pre­ fund this year’s retirement fund carry through to years to come? Geiger a -id that at this point, no one is sure if it will or not. He said the department of management and budget, which determines how budget payments to schools are made, circulated a memo that has caused a great deal of frenzy among schools. He said he fell that since the government was Hill considering its options, the memo was premature. "It created a stir ard we did not want that,'* he said. He added that the government is doing its best to calm people in these communities and make them aware that it does not want to make things difficult for them. School districts also are likely to have to look al reductions from the slate in per-pupil funding for next year. Foundation grant cuts for the 1995-96 academic year would amount lo more than $66,000 for TK. Schools now getting $5,000 per student first were (old that they would receive an increase of $166 per pupil next year, but that figure has been trimmed to $152.50. Cason said the fun­ ding level now may go down lo as low as $140. Al the very wont, if all the possible calamities occur, Tbornapple Kellogg would reduce its budget by nearly $800,000. The Michigan Association of School Boards has advised local school districts that a variety of possible resolutions arc still being negotiated..." Cason said that the proposed cuts, no matter how large, have caused havoc for school of­ ficials as they try to prepare their budgets. NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Nolic* is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/ Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on June 28, 1985 el 7:30 P.M. In the Community Room, Courta & Law Building at 220 W Court St.. Hastings, Michigan The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration ot the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, aa amended: MAP CHANGE • A445 Request to rezone property In Sec. 11 & 14, Orangeville Township (see attached map). ALGO. COMM. AT THE ME COR OF FROM R-3 TO AR. MAP CHANGE • A 7« Request to rezone property in Sec. 4, 5, 8 A 9, Orangeville Township (see attached map). FROM R-2 TO R-1. FROM RL-2 TO RL-1. Request to rezone prop­ erty in Sec. 6, Orangeville MARSH ROAD. TH N SO DEG W 206 FROM AR TO RL-1. ALSOCOMM ATHECOKOFSEC S.T2KRWW.TH S5I0Z5FT TOPOB.TM 8 deg w tti 20 ft. to shore os qlm lake, th s ly along shore to THE INTERSECTION OF E SEC UNE SEC 5, T2N, RlOW. TH N TO POB n TO WXY ALONG SHORE TO NE CORNER OF LOT 1. BRAVATA ALSO BEG AT THE afTERSECrON OF THE N LWE OF SEC 6. TJN. R1(W. TH E >46 FT TH 8 12 DEG W ■ FT. TH N 78 DBG W ■> FT, TH 8 12 DCG W 546 FT, TH S SB DEG W 1200 FT. TH N 2 DEG W 330 FT. TO SHORE Of QUN LAKE. TH NEXY ALONG SHORE TO FOB. ALSO. ALL LAND LYWG N OF VRLDWOOO ROAD M THE EU2.E1Q OF THE ME IM BEC a T». mow ALSO COMM AT THE N IM POST SEC. a. T2H. mow. TH E 010 FT. TO FOB. TH OF GUN LAKE. TH SEXY ALONG SHORE TO A POINT 630 FT. SOUTH AND OSO ALSO COMM AT 8 IM FOOT OF SEC. A T». RIOW. TH E M6 FT. TO FOO. TH M 1 DEG W ASM FT. TO SHORE OF QUN LAKE. TH SEXY ALONG SHORE TO THE SOUTH BECTON LINE OF SEC. A T2N. R10W. TH WTO FOR "Ils a three-ring circus and no one seems to< care." he said. "Take $1.5 million out of a* $12.5 million budget, you can't run programs like that." This dilemma means the need is even greater for approving the proposed non­ homestead property millage request June 12, which would allow the school district to renew 18 extra mills against businesses, in­ dustries. and second homes. Cason said (hat if it docs not pass, ihe school district would face $1 million worth of budget cuts besides about $450,000 in the .Mate's reduction of support. Making matters worse is that by law the schools must offer each student 990 hours of class lime per year, an increase from Iasi year's requirement As a result. TK and txher schools have been forced to make adjustments such as increasing the school day and eliminating study hall. To fulfill these obligations, schools would have to hire new teachers and add new curiculum, which means taking more money out of the budget. Cason said it is ironic that the government would consider cutting school budgets id, cover for a mistake then turn around and make new requirements that cause the school system lo spend extra money. He also said H’s outrageous that while, schools are facing hard economic times, peo-* pie keep hearing about the government’s billion dollar rainy day fund. "In my opinion, if there is even one cent in that account." he said, they should use rt to help those *2 need. "It was not the school's choice to misappropriate funds. We did not have lo pay for it io begin with, so why should wepayitback?’’ He said Proposal A. which alloted each school system in the state a certain amour* of money per student each year, is better than the previous system in which most budget money was raised through property taxes. But he ad­ ded that the government has not been living up to its promise that each district will receive wt increase in per-pupil funding each year until most of the school budgets ia the state are close to equal. They also promised that schools would be out of the millage business for good. "Politicians talk about how great Proposal A is but they don't talk about the shortfalls." he said. He said this situation is frustrating for him because the school has worked hard to get where it is today. Ten years ago. the schools were operating on shoestring budgets. Cason said that since then TK has built a, fund equity in which $350,000 was left at the* end of each school yerr after money had been spent. The school’s auditor said that any business , should have 10 percent of its budget left over; and absolutely no less than 7 percent. Cason said the roughly $350,000 left in the school budget each year has amounted to 3 percent as a result of the constant demands and guidelines set by govern; .icnt, "We keep getting told lo do more, then the government is not coming through (with financial backing),” he said. Caso* said be wonders if the government plans to use leftover money cut from public schools to fund charter schools or private schools. Cason has been meeting with various peo­ ple in the community to stress the importance of passing the non-homestead millage request. He said he believes that every thriving com­ munity needs a good school system to provide skilled workers so that businesses in ft can succeed. He said he dunks that chances of passing the millage are good. "Ninety percent of schools in the stale have supported the non-homestead millages the first time around. It should pass." he said. Apparently ail Michigan schools are in the same boat. Cason said that how much of a budget cut each one gets depends on how large the school is and how many students it has. "There are some school districts in theuitc lha will not be able to pay * (the $I39 J million taken from the retirement fund) back." he said. Though the cut has not yet become official < Cason said he has not heard anything from the state that suggests otherwise. FROM 02 TO C-1. ALSO. BEG- AT THE 8 IM POST SEC 6. T2N. mow. TH W 930 FT. TH N 24 DEO W 900.10 FT. TH N 14 DEG W 144 FT. TH N 4 DEG W 160 FT. TH N 24 DEG E MBS FT. TO SNORE OF QUN LAKE. TH SEXY ALONG SHORE TO AFOMT 665 FT. N OF 8 IM POST SEC 5. TH SEXY SOFT.TH8MDEGE210FT.Mft.TO CENTER OF WILDWOOD ROAD. TH 8 M DEO W 364 15 FT. TH S1T2J1 FT TO FOB. Jaycees give J-Ad Graphics Request to rezone prop­ erty In Sec. 8, Orangeville wstanfflng support Awara J-Ad Graphics has been selected by ti<\‘ MAP CHANGE • A-885 Hastings Jaycees for its award for t "outstanding continued support" during the 1994-95 fiscal year. Steve Jacobs, representing the company,’ Request to rezone property In Sec. 8 & 17, Orangeville Township (see attached map). FROM AR TO R-1. was presented the gold medal award at a "Bigr. Hearted Awards" ceremony May 27. "We are extending a sincere thank you for ’ all the support you gave us. Without the continued support of our community, would be not as successful a chapter." said. ■ Jaycee Susanne Parker when presenting the” award. * Ail of the above mentioned property !s located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on any of the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place MAP CHANGE A-5-85 Request to rezone property In Sec. 17 & 20, Orangeville The proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. Stale St., Hastings, Michigan, between the hours of 8 am. to 5 p.m (closed betwem 12-1 p.m) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 9484830 for further Information. Nancy L Boersma, Barry County Clerti Held at the Elks Temple on Woodlawn ; Avenue, the evening featured a social hour, dinner, awards ceremonies, and a dance with?music provided by "Double L" IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDS FUTURE U S SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT For a recorded message of current rate information, cal 1-aXMUSBOND » 1800-487-2663 FROM R-3 TO AR. 'America1 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 1, 1995 — Page 15 Pleasantview has Academic Quiz game Everyone is in their piece during the Academic Qua Game and reedy to go. One of the three panels, (seated) teacher Todd Willard. Ihe scorekeepers, standing at the back, and the timers, seated in front. Not pictured is the wheel spinner, who randomly selected the categories. Six of the 12 Tbornapple Arts Council scholarship winners were on hand at a reception Friday evening al the Arts Hatchery Building in Hastings to receive certificate- of merit They are (from left) Bethany Sears. Eleanore Schroeder. Sarah LaJoye. Ben Appleby. Sarah Mepham and Misha Neil Arts Council awards nearly $3,000 in summer scholarships by Blaise Gilbert Assistant Editor Europe, New York. Three Rivers. Cleveland and the University ot Michigan are tome of the placet where 12 local students will be sent to summer camps and program! to help fulfill pan ot their artistic dreamt, thanks to a financial boost from tbe Tbornapple Arts Council ot Barry County. Tbe Arts Council has awarded about S3.000 m scholarships for county students After the Academic Quiz Game, all of Todd Willards students performed a line dance to end the program. The students answered on a wide variety of categories such as math, spelling, English, geography, science, state capitals and more. lo experience educational summer fine art programs, said James Pino, chairman of the Arts Council's scholarship program. Students receiving scholarships will be studying music, dance sod theatre. Scholarship winners for 1995 are: Aniosia Myers. Misha Nell, Sarah Mepham. Eleanore Schroeder. Christy LaJoye, Sarah LaJoye. Cheryl Gibbons, Simon HilL Luke Cook. Bethany Sears. Benjamin Appleby and Stephanie Simpson, all ot Hastings. AU county students were eligible to apply. * Stephanie A. Simpson. It. will major in dance at the Tisch School ot the Arts in New York. She has been dancing ballet tor 14 years and lias been part ot two different dance companies. During the past year, while attending New York University, Stephanie has spent time working al the NYU radio station and had an internship al CBS working oo the Charles Perea Show. • Misha Neil. 15, will attend the Western Michigan University Theatre Camp iaMT Kalamazoo. She ir looking forward to enhancing her stage •kills. She *is a percussionist and also has danced with the Caledonia Dance Center and participated in the Hastings High School's fall drama play and spring musical. She has performed with the high school band for four years and with tbe jazz band for two years. • Sarah Mepham. 16, is participating in the Blue Lake International Exchange Program's International Choral Ensemble. She is a first soprano and is looking forward to studying in an intense musical environment. A few years ago. she earned tbe lead role in Hastings High School's production of "Annie." She is currently the only sophomore girl in tbe school's top choir, tbe Varsity Singers. • Eleanore Schroeder. 17, will attend the Encore School for Strings in Cleveland. Ohio. She has been playing cello for 14 years and has participated in numerous music programs and ensembles during that time. Eleanore is a current member of the Alfred Trio and has been a first place winner in the Kalamazoo Symphony Concerto competition. • Christy LaJoye. 17. is attending the summer theater seminar at Western Michigan University. She has particip^ed in the Hastings High School musicals for tbe past three yean and in a production at Knollcrest Camp. She has taken piano lessons for eight yean and private voice __ See, ARTS Best Wishes from... Send Someone a Happy Ad—call 945-9554 Three rounds, and a play off, finely decided the winner in the Pleasantview EndOf-Tbe-Year Academic Quiz Game. The winners are (left lo right) Kelly Miller. Joanie Myers, Dossie Strickland and Nick Storm NOTICE Class of‘95— This little girt’s Daddy tamed 25 yesterday! Planning a weekend garage sale? Plan on advertising it in the BANNER! It Pays!!! If you see TOM BOLO wish him a Happy Birthday! Love. Teresta & Alexis -S Laura M. Koons Congratulations to the 1995 Graduates and to Our Graduate Aaron Gregory David M. Koons, Attorney At Law 214 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI VICKIE WARD aW n'UO Os»ws (S44.4W «h. mcfadog Mwwt i/J 948-9407 It...(616) 945-3696 or 1-600-966-3339 Custom Insurance Agency J NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Emily Allyn Troy. MUchigon 49083 Congratulations s would like to have friends stop by from 2-5 on Sunday, lune 11th for a piece of cake and a visit. I®, She has graduated from EMU and will leave for ALASKA in July. Address: 320 W. Madison Hastings See You There! Notice is hereby given, that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 12,1995 at 7:45 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers to review the Special Assessment Roll on the Downtown Parking Assessment District. Congratulations & Best Wishes to our Special Graduate Michelle Lancaster Information on the above public hearing is available at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777. Sharon Vickery City Clerk D.L. Accounting & Tax Service, Inc. 1900 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-8371 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 1, 1995 Introducing... NEIL J. MANNING Pennock appoints new board members) Woodmen Accident and Lite Company takes great pride in announcing the addition of this professional to its ever-growing number of qualified Representatives. He has been carefully trained to offer personalized counseling on a full range of products and services that provide financial security for individuals and businesses. We welcome him to the Company! Neil J. Manning 535 E. Charles Street Hastings, Ml 49058 I Est. 1890 \K_Z- I Phone 616*948*3624 LINCOLN. NUKASKA ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 12, 1995 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: PlMNtta Motto* that the annual Ejection ol th • school dtotrtet w« be hefo on Monday. June 1£ 1905 THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK M THE MORNING ANO CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK M THE EVENING. At the annual school election there wfl ba elected (wo (2) members to foe board ol education ot foe dte Irtct tor fafi terms ol tour (4) years endtog in 1999 THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: David C. Andareon Donato A. Myers Brenda Toogardn TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT tie fotowtog propoaftons «■ be eubmtted to the vde ol the electors to the annuto etodton: L BONDING PROPOSITION Shal Hastings Area School System. Barry and Cafooun Counties, IfeMgan, borrow the sum ot nd to exceed Fourteen Mfeon Nine Hundred BghtyRve Thousand Defers ($14,985,000) and Issue ts general obtgation untmted tax bonds therefor, tor the purpose ol erecting, fumisivng and equipping an additon or addbons to, and/or partaty remodetng and pertaty re-equipping, cast­ ing school teefetoe, in part ’or technology systems, and developing and rnprortng the sfee? H MLLAGE PROPOSITION Shafl toe BmfeSon on foe amount ol taxes which may be assessed agunst al property in Hastings Area School Systems. Barry and Cafooun Counties, Michigan, be Increased by .59 mH ($0.59 on each $1.000 00) on taxable valuation for the year 1998 to provide addftonal funds tor enhancemen ot operating revenue to bo used to operate and maintain the proposed now addlions and renovations; the estimate at the revenue tho school dMrtct w« cofed I the mAags is approved and teviad in the 1998 calendar year ia approximately $153,33600 from local property taxas authorized herein? Ill BONDING PROPOSITION Shal the Hastings Area School System. Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Six Mteon Seven Hundred Rtty-Rvo Thousand Defers ($8,755,000) and issue ts general obhgetion unimfed tax bonds therefor, tor the purpose ol erectng. famishing and equip­ ping a now elementary school, together with ptaygnxrds. acquiring and rataAng technofogy: and devetoping and JmprtMng tho ste? PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGA­ TION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PREONCT NO. 1 Vtttng Place Hastings Mttfe School Gymnasfam. 232 W. Grand St. Hastings. Michigan PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place Pleasant View Elementary School Al school electors who are registered wth the dty or townshpderk of the dly or township in which they reside are efigtfe to vote al tits etoction 1 Susan VandeCar. Treasurer of Berry Carty. Michigan, hereby certify foal as of May 3, 1995. the recreds of ths otece indcate foat the total of al voted incraaaM over and above the tax imfetion eatabteted by the Conetlutton of Mehigan. in any local unto of government affecting tho taxable property in rated In Hastings Area School System. Barry and Cafooun Counties, Michigan, is as tottows 8852 mils 1995-1999 911 System 1995-1998 911 System 25 mfe Common Aging mils 1995-2004 By Barry County 25 mfe Chartton Park 1995-1996 25 Unimfed Tax Pledge Ct nouse Ron None By Assyria Townsnp None By Baltimore Townshp 1.7503 mils 19S5-1996 5 25 25 5 mfe mfe mfe mfe 1995-1996 1995-1996 1995-1996 1995-1996 Fire Cemetery Roads .75 25 1.00 m4s mfe mfe ’•995-1996 1995-1996 1995-1996 By Irving Townchp. Fro'Amt) 15 mfe 1995-1996 By Johnston Townsrip Are Roads mfe 1.00 4275 mfe 1995-1998 1995-1998 By Mapte Grove Township: Ftra/Amb Putnam Ub ArWCometery 1.00 5 2.00 mins mitts mfe 1995 1995-1999 1995-2000 By Carton Township Are By Caetfeton Township Fire Ambutonco Are Inc Putnam Library By Hope Township. By Woodtend Township 284657 1995-1997 By foe School Dated Date May 3,1995 Susan VandeCar, Treasurer. Berry County I. Ann Rosenbaixn Petrodean. Treasurer of Cafooun County. Mehigan. hereby certify that as of May 10. 1995. the records of Ms office indeate that the total of al voted increases over and above the tax hmKation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local unis of government aflectrng the taxable property located in Hastings Area School System. Barry and Cafooun Counties. Mehigan. is as blows: By Cafooun Carty Jail Debt 10000 1994 Taxes By the School Datnd Date May 10, 1995 1800 Mfe 1995 Ann Roeenbeum Petredeen, Treasurer, Cafooun County This Notes is given by order ol the Board of Educaten Roy A. Rose, Secretory, Board of Education Pennock Hospital his appointed three men. Bruce Gee. Richard Welton and Allan Jarvis, to board positions. Gee. an attorney in partnership with Siegel, Hudson. Gee and Youngsma, was recently appointed to the Pennock Hospital Board of Directors, replacing Charlie Johnston, who served on the board for nine yean. Gee has been with Siegel, Hudson, Gee and Youngsma for 20 yean. He is a native of Lan­ sing, received his bachelor's degree from Taylor Univenity and his juris doctorate from the University of Michigan. He is a member of Rotary, a past board member of Love Inc., a member of the Barry County Bar Association and a deacon at the First Baptist Chmch. Gee resides in Hastings with his wife. They have three children. Welton, owner of Welton's inc. Heating and Cooling, also was recently appointed to Immunization clinics offer gifts for kids Barry County children can receive specie gifts when they receive their “shots'* s Barry-Eaton District Health Department im­ munization dinics. A local business has joined with the service organization to provide special packets for in­ fants who receive their first immunizations and for childrm who receive their kindergarten boosters Plans also are under way to nrovide prizes for those infants and children who return io the clinic to continue their primary series. The supply of gifts may be limited, so now could be an especially good lime for parents to be sure that their children arc up-to-date Children need most of their immunizations before the age of 2. This requires approx­ imately five visits to their doctor local clinic. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department attempts to make immunizations more ac­ cessible by offering a variety of clinic sites and times. Regular immunization hours are held at the Health Department, 110 W. Center, in Hastings every Tuesday fro 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clinic runs until 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month and is open the third Saturday of every month from 8:30 lo 11 a.m. Outreach clinics are held every second Wednesday at the Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S. Grove, in Delton from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and every third Wednesday, at the Nashville Masonic Temple. 307 Main St., in Nashville, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. No appointments are necessary, and most immunizations are fret. For more informa­ tion. contact the H> alth Department at 945-9516. Ihe Pennock HospiUl Board of Directon. replacing lames Fisher, who served on the board for three yean, but resigned to filf a cir­ cuit court judgeship. Wellon has been in the healing and cooling business for 35 yean in Haslmgs and eight yean ia Battle Creek. He graduated from Hastings High School and from a number of H.V.A.C. trade schools. He is Ihe past presi­ dent of the Hastings Exchange Club, a member of Rotary for 10 yean, served on the Peanock Ventures Board since iu inception in 1987. and has filled board scats on a number of other Hastings businesses. Wellon resides ia Hastings with his wife They have three children and sis grandchildren Jarvis, owner of the Hastings McDonald's and co-owner of Quick Lube, recently was ap­ pointed to the Pennock Ventures Board, fin­ ing the vacancy created by Dick Welton joinmg the Hospital Board. Jarvis has worked for McDonald's for 30 years and has owned the McDonald's in' Hastings for 14 yean. He is originally from Saginaw, where he graduated from high school. He has completed numerous manage­ mem courses through McDonld'i. J Jarvis was the head of Summerfest for four' yean, past president of the Hastings Area • Chamber of Commerce, a former BISD school board member, past president of the Hastings Lion. Chib and a past member d Krwanis He and his wife are head of the 1993 Hastings senior class party. Jarvis resides in Hastings with his wife and two sons. ^Congratulations to all of the Graduates of 1995 and Best Wishes for the Future. ■Hi Spring Silsbee Tonya Vickery Charity Cruttenden 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-9554 All area Graduates and special wishes to.... Richard William Laws. Hastings and Dara Raygene Mann. Hastings. Larry Mack Neff. Muscatine, IA and Patricia J. Turley. Hastings Thomas Dean Randall. Dowling and Shannan Gibb. Dowling. Ronald Jay Hayes. Hastings and Wendy Sue Bennett. Hastings. Micah Matthew Steed. Walker and Sara Kathleen Smith. Woodland. Bradley Wayne Tolles. Hastings and Jac­ quelyn Lee Jaynes, Grand Rapids. Angelo John-Gustavo Amaiio, Hastings and Jennifer Lynn Morgan. Hastings. Thomas Jeremiah Bowen Jr., Plainwell and Bonnie Kay Weyenbert. Plainwell Jason J. Larabee, Delton and Carrie Suzanne Jacobs Hastings. Norbert Joseph Winch. Hastings and Knsty Lee Miller. Hastings. Sean Wesley Pion. Hastings and Shelley Ann Fisk. Hastings Jack Roy Posthumus. Freeport and Aimee Mane Taggart. Freeport. Roland Lee Ferris Jr.. Delton and Mane Gazell Scott, Delton Scott Anthony Belka. Middleville and Tam­ my Sue Ruffner. Middleville. Scott Alan Darnels. Delton and Melissa Kay Belson. Hastings. Lyle Eugene Burch Jr . Hastings and Meritt Rae Higgins. Hastings Hastings Grad Hastings Grad Hastings Grad Clarissa Bowman Jared Nichols Alison Loftus Daughter of Gary & Melody Bowman Son of David 4 Sandy Nichols Daughter of Patrick & Krista Loftus Hastings Savings & Loan, FA 201 E. State St. Hastings 945-9561 FDIC Insured 802 4th Avenue Lake Odessa 374-8849 Read The HASTINGS BANNER every week. Subscribe, or get a copy at news stands around the county. g �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 1. 1995 — Page 17 ••• . iiiff This page proudly sponsored by these area businesses: Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Delton Hardware 9116 Cedar Creek Rd. Delton • 623-2056 11196 S. Wall Lake Rd. Delton • 623-5180 102 N. Grove Delton • 623-5455 Beverly’s Hair Company Delton Pole Building Felpausch Food Center 11237 S. Wall Lake Rd. Delton • 623-3779 10036 M-43 Delton • 623-3300 103 N. Grove Delton • 623-2389 Delton Auto Supply 9939 S. Wall Lake Road Delton • 623-6380 Mid-Lakes Screenpainting and Active Wear Cloverdale General Store (Formerly Quinn’s) 121 E. Orchard, Delton • 623-8340 Cloverdale • 623-2994 Herb Doster Photographer Dairy Isle 9820 E. M-89 Richland • 629-9898 Dewey’s Car Palace Chrysler • Plymouth • Dodge Trucks M-43, Delton • 623-6301 215 S. Grove (M-43) • Delton Delton Hardware & Outdoor Power Equip. 102 N. Grove & 126 Orchard Delton • 623-5455 — 623-4099 Finch’s Auto Alignment 10002 Keller Road Delton • 623-8814 Full Service Garage �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 1, 1995 ‘Admitted pedophile’ given two 5-year prison terms A 45-year-old Nashville man was sen­ tenced io two five-year prison terms on sex­ ual assault charges from 1992 and 1994. Terry D. Quick pleaded guilty to two charges of attempted Mxond-degrcc sexual as­ sault against two young girls, and in ex­ change the prosecutor s office dropped several other charges of indecent exposure and being a sexually delinquent person. Assistant prosecutor Gordon Shane Mc­ Neill said as part of the plea agreement Quick provided information about other vic­ tims so they may seek counseling. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said be was ’deeply disturbed" by Quick's pre-sen­ tencing report. He said Quick has "left a whole trail of victims in the Nashville area.and that there may be anywhere between 50 to 100 victims of Quick's sexual deviancy. Quick had pleaded guilty in September 1994 to another charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a 10-year-old girl. Judge Richard Shuster gave Quick a sentence of 10 to 15 years in prison. Fisher sentenced Quick 40 to 60 months for each count, to be served concurrently. Fcxher said be went over the recommended guidelines for sentencing because of the "egregious nature of the offenses.- Fisher said Quick was an admitted pedophile and had shown no remorse prior to the sentencmg date. Quick apologized to all the children and families involved. "It is hard for people to believe but I'm a different man than I used to be." he said. In other circuit court news: • A 43-year-old Hastings man who pleaded guilty to two counts of second- COURT NEWS: degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Damon L. Kosbar pleaded guilty to the charges, which involved girls under the age of 13. in March, and in a plea arrangement with the prosecutor's office four additional charges of first-degree CSC. one count of second-degree CSC and a habitual offender charge were dropped. The first-degree charges would have in­ volved digital penetration and Kosbar could have been sentenced to life in prison. Sec­ ond-degree CSC involves sexual contact. Fisher said he had to consider the protec­ tion of the public when sentencing Kosbar. "He has committed this type of crime be­ fore," Fisher said. "I have to provide the maximum measure to protect society." X'atKHial liA Recreation CR125 1991 racing dutcles. been raced, but in good condi­ tion, many pluses, asking $1,600. Call after 4pm. 948-9604 ______________ (iaragi Suh 3-FAM1LY MOVING Garage Sate: Friday-Sunday, June 2-4, 9-6pnt Lots of furniture, dishes, nic-nzcs, Home Interior, A clothes 317 Division. Freeport. BARN SALE FOUR FAMILY Friday and Saturday, June 2nd and 3rd, 9-5. 8158 Freeport Avenue, off 84th Street Tons of name brand childrens clothes, up to grandmas clothes. Many household items, toys, and a little bit of everything.______ BIG GARAGE SALE 3 family. June 3rd, 9am-6pm. Sunday June 4, lpm-5pm. 3360 Barber Road, Hastings. Five piece dinette set, set of twin bed frames * bookcase headboards, chest of drawers, 800w genera­ tor and much misc._________ GARAGE SALE: Doll! Effenbcc. Barbie. Ken. Case wardrobe, clothing. Old things, dried flowers, pictures, furni­ ture, books, etc.. Friday A Satur­ day June 2 3. 620 W. High SL Hastings.___________________ GARAGE SALE: 13275 Banfield Rd.. Thun, June 1st 9-6. Friday June 2nd 9-4. Sponored by Banfield V.M.W. GARAGE SALE: 314 E. Orchard SL Friday June 2nd, 9-5 and Saturday June 3rd, 9-5. Air conditioner, electric fireplace, fishing equipment, clothing, toys and lots of misc. • A Hastings man was sentenced to two years probation for weapons and drunk driving charges. James M. Grice pleaded guilty to at­ tempted ca rying a concealed weapon and op­ erating while impaired, and in exchange for the plea the prosecutor's office dropped charges of carrying a concealed weapon and operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL). Fisher sentenced Grice to two years proba­ tion and a 90-day suspended license. Grice s blood alcohol level was .08 percent, which was "impaired at best." Fisher said. The le­ gal limit is .10 percent. ARTS COUNCIL, continued from page 15 Sin gers. Christy is currently the drum major of the Hastings Saxon Marching Band and was elected vice president of the choir program • Sarah LaJoye. 14. also is attending the summer theatre seminar at WMU. She is looking forward to learning more about staging, lights, acting techniques and character roles. She has studied saxophone for three years and piano for eight. She Call...The HastihgsBANNER • 945-9554 WORK AT HOME. Send S.A5 E to 1134 Elliott Rd. Fowlerville, MI 48836. You will receive exciting information form different Company's. Kosbar’s sentences of 120 tol80 months, with credit for 20 days, will be served con­ currently. Want in Run ( oiiiinmiity Solms FAMILY OF FOUR seeking home for lease, country setting, ownership care given, 3-4 bedrooms. Prefer Barry County, but win took at all other areas. Indoor and outdoor pets. Needs spacious rooms. 616-623-3882 GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE FOR GARY ALAN FISHER. ON JUNE STH, 1995.4-7 PM, AT THE HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL, ON M-43 BETWEEN HASTINGS AND DELTON. ALL FRIENDS WELCOME. Real i Slate GAYLORD: 9 Beautiful Acres. Remote htfnlfeg and camping with cleared campsite. 88,900, SSOOdown, $120/mo. on an 11% Land Contract Survey A Title Insurance. Northern Land Comply. 1-800-968-3118. 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Grand Street, Hastings, Michi­ ' gan. Call or write for applications for । absent voters ballot. Final applica­ tion date June 10,1995, 2:00 p.m. lawn A (itirdtil fttEENLINE LAWNCARE: CommerciaVResidential. Low rates, customer satisfaction guaranteed. 941-8518. I osl A I omul LOST: HUSKY/ MALAMUTE MIX. 1 blue/i brown eye. Has medical condi­ tion and is extremely thin. Last seen in Southeastern School/ E.W. Bliss area on Thursday May 25, 3:00pm. Her name is Kahlua. Sadly missed by her family. If you've seen her, dead or alive, please, please call 945-9128. I or Sah \utoniotin participated in the high school s "Bye-Bye Birdie" show. • Cheryl Gibbons. 14, plans to attend the Aquinas Jazz Camp in Grant Rapids. Although she has been in the school Jazz Band since eighth grade. Cheryl said she wants to learn more about jazz and bow to be a better jazz musician. She currently performs in two different jazz bands and a jazz combo. She is the first chair in tbe band's trombone section and was the most improved marcher in the Hastings Saxon Marching Band for 1994-95. • Simon HUI. 15, will attend a percussion workshop at Central Michigan University. He ia a member of the Hastings High School Marching Band and is a Jazz Band set player. Simon hopes to leant skills pertaining to the symphonic aspects of percussion. He was a member of the Hastings City Band last summer. • Luke Cook, 14, plans to attend Intertocken Fine arts Camp to participate in "a larger orchestra experience" and develop his ability on the cello. He is a member of the Battle Creek Youth Symphony and the Kalamazoo Prep Strings Orchestra. Luke has also performed special music at area churches and for senior citizens' homes. He plans to have a career in music. • Bcnja lin Appleby, 14, will attend the All-State Summer program for intermediate orchestra at the University of Michigan School of Music. He has played violin for five years, trombone for three years, and started playing another instrument this year. He plays guitar for pleasure. Ben is currently a member of the Battle Creek Junior Strings. He has attended Blue l^kc Fine Ans Camp for four years • Antosia Myers. 13, plans to attend Camp Wakeshma in Three Rivers to develop more techniques as a percussionist. She also plays piano. While in third grade, she performed iu the high school's production of "Annie." She is a member of the Hastings Middle School Jazz Band. • Bethany Scars will be attending Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. No other information was available at press time. • A Sept. 25 trial date was set for a Battle Creek man charges with rape. Steven R. Clark. 34. faces life terms for each of three first-degree CSC with a minor. He allegedly had intercourse and oral penetra­ tion with a girl under age 13. He also faces a sentence of five years for attempted CSC. first degree. A July 13 motion hearing and Sept. 14 fi­ nal pretnal were also set. • Trial and final pretrial dates were set for a Muskegon man charged with drug possession. William A. Chenoweth will have a final pretrial Aug. 17 and a trial Aug. 21. He is charged with possession of LSD, with a possible sentence of one year in jail and a $2,000 fine, and delivery and/or manufacture of marijuana, which carries a maximum sen­ tence of four years in prison and a $2,000 fine • Sentencing was set for a 26-yearold Big Rapids man who pleaded guilty to attempted larceny. Kenneth L. Cole will be sentenced June 29 (Mt a charge of attempted larceny from a building in Thornapple Township. In exchange for tbe guilty plea, the prose­ cutor's office dropped charges of entry with­ out breaking, larceny in a building, and stolen property under $ 100. • A Battle Creek man was arraigned on charges be broke into a home in John­ stown Township. Edward F. Booker, 22. was arraigned on a charge of second-degree home invasion. He allegedly stoic a safe and its contents from a home in March. He stood mute to the charges, and a not guilty plea was entered in his behalf. He faces a possible sentence of 15 years in prison and a $3,000 fine. He is also charged as being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the penalty one and a half times. A June 22 pretrial was set • A Hastings man was arraigned on charges of indecent exposure and being a sexually delinquent person. Richard L. Davis, 50, stood mute to the charges and not guilty pleas were entered in his behalf. Indecent exposure carries a one year jail term, but the additional charge of sexually delinquency can make the sentence indeter­ minate. A June 2 pretrial was set. • A Shelbyville man pleaded not guilty to charges of stalking and third-degree CSC. Jesus Garcia-Meza. 29. faces 15 years in prison for the CSC charge, which involved force or coercion. The stalking charge carries a possible one year jail sentence and proba­ tion. A June 22 pretrial was set. • A Barry County woman was sen­ tenced to 18 months to 10 years for violat­ ing the parole terms of her 1990 sentencing. Leslie L. Snook moved out of the state without notifying her parole officer, and has neglected to pay related fines and costs. Fisher sentenced her to jail, saying Judge Shuster had promised her jail lime if ihe re­ turned to the courtroom. He said giving Snook more probation would be a "waste ot time." She originally was sentenced to 12 months in jail and three years probation in 1993 for breaking into an unoccupied dwelling. • A 29-year-old Freeport man pleaded guilty to damaging a fire truck belonging to the Freeport Fire Dcpaiment in November. Dale L Kidder pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of property under $100. He had been charged with malicious destruction of fire or police property, which carried a penalty of four years in prison and a $2,000 fine. That charge was dropped by the prose­ cutor's office in exchange for the plea. Sentencing was set for June 22. • An Aug. 21 trial date was set for a Battle Creek man facing weapons charges. Adam L. Kelly. 31, is charged with one count of carrying a concealed weapon for having a handgun in his vehicle. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf after be stood mule to the charge in April. An Aug. 17 final pretrial was also sched­ uled. • Final pretrial and trial dates were set for a 36-year-old Fenwick man accused of stalking. Michael D. Rtschow is charged with ag­ gravated stalking, which carried a penalty of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. He stood mute to the charge in March and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. An Aug. 31 final pretrial and Sept. 11 trial date were set. • A motion to consolidate two trials into one was granted to two men accused of home invasion. Andrew L. Rouscb, 17, and Michael E. Diamond, 19, bo.a of Galesburg, arc charged with home invasion, which carries a 20 year prison sentence and/or a $5,000 fine. The pair allegedly broke into a Prairieville Township home in March. A June 15 final pretrial and June 26 jury trial were set • An Orangeville man stood mute to drug charges. Chris E Shoe, 31. is chargod with poasession of metamphetamines, possession of marijuana, and delivcry/manufacturing of marijuana. Possession metampbetamines carries a two-year sentence with a $2,000 fine, dehvery/manufacture of marijuana has a possible four-year sentence and/or $2,000 fine, white possession of marijuana carries a one year jail sentence and/or a $2,000 fine. A pretrial has been scheduled for June 22. 1991 FORD MUSTANG GT. 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Anyone with information abut the incident can call Silent Observer at 343-2800 or the Sheriffs Department at 948-4805. HESTERLY TREE SERVICE Trimming A remov­ al. insured. Reasonable. Randson Hcsteriy, 945-2545. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property*Debt consolidation• Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ HOW TO START and operate your own profitable business at home! Free information: Aguado Publishing, 3022 SR 674, Suite 3O4-M112O, Ruskin, FL 33570__________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. PONTOON BOATS WF.LDED, at your location. Expert service. Boat lift repair, Portable welding all types, machine shop service, and shar­ pening. Custom built utility trailers. A.R.S. Manufacturing. 623-3926___________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Stump grinding, insured. 721-8733 or 945-4687. John Gaskill. * Freeport bank robber still sought OF WAY MDA wont yield in its quest to defeat 40 neuromuscular diseases. Muscular Dystrophy Association Police continue to follow leads on a suspect who robbed a bank in Freeport Friday morning. The suspect, a white male approximately 25-30 years old, left tbe Union Bank branch office with an undetermined amount of cash, said officials from the Michigan State Police Hastings post. He fled the area oo foot. He was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. The incident occurred at 9:56 a.m., while the bank at 165 Division was open for business. Although the suspect indicated he had a weapon, none was actually seen, stale police said. No one was injured during the robbery. The Michigan State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are searching for the suspect. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Det. Sgt. I-ou Quinn at the Michigan State Police Hastings post at (616) 948-8283, FBI special agent Gerard B. Alexander at (616) 349-9607. or Silent Observer at 343-2800 Two cars collide in no passing zone Two cars collided on Chief Noonday Road near Basset Lake May 22 when a driver passed a car in a no passing zone and struck an oncoming vehicle. Raymond Shinn, 33. of Plainwell, was west bound on Chief Noonday when he tried to pass a vehicle in front of him. said officials from the Barry County Sheriffs Department. He was traveling in a no passing zone on a hill, and did not see David D. Dean. 60. coming from the other direction. Shinn and Dean collided head on in the east bound lane. Shinn and Dean were treated at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, as were Shinn's passengers. Aaron Gabala. 20. and Roger Larson. 17, both of Plainwell. Shinn was cited for hazardous driving. Motorcyclist injured after striking deer 1-800-572-1717 A Hastings man was injured Friday when a deer ran in front of his motorcycle. Kerry Arnold Klein. 39, was driving on N. Broadway near WtUitts Road in Carlton Township about 8:25 p.m. May 26 when a deer darted in front of him. officials from the Sheriffs department said. He was unable to avoid the deer and the two collided. Klein and People help MDA because MDA helps people. his Kawasaki motorcycle were tossed to the ground. Klein was treated at Lansing Mercy Hospital. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. : : • • � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-06-08.pdf a42f7dc1a273af462d0f48d1eef31914 PDF Text Text Republicans led thru ‘revolution’ All-County teams revealed SeePage 2 School board hopefuls running See Pages 14-15 See Page 12 HR C-3 fr HMtin,* fUO' iclltlr4r’ 121 S.Ourcr. St. Hastings, Hl *<W^6 Hastings THURSDAY. JUNE 8. 1995 VOLUME 141. NO. 16 PRICE 25’ PASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHUNCH ST BASTINGS. Ml 4905k 1191 News Briefs Planning Commission nixes Pennock PUD by David T. Young Legislative Coffee set The tax aaum in the Lc(»lMive Cof­ fee far fee Kuoa will be held M 8 a.m. Mrwfey. June 12. M the Coualy Sex Returnee in Hxxuiqr*. Utero will be no coffee* in July or AufiM The momhly tone* wBI resume ou Monday. Sep. II. Stale Senator Joanne Emmon*. Stale Rep. Terry Geiger and Thad Drsrict Congrecunan Vem Ehler* plan Io be on hand io talk about iicaea or concern* dm orratuuent* may have. The Legntaive Coffee serie*, iponaored by the Haattnp Area Chamber of Commerce. » open to all Barry Camay ,1*1- -.H CHECCUS. Ehlers wiH visit Hastings Saturday Third District Congressman Vera BHers vifl have another in • senes of town meetings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. June 10. al the Courts aad If. Building. 220 W Court SU tastings. EMen wiM make woe opening remarks nd the rest of the hour and a half meeting will he for questioitt nd anwen ror more miormaiion, can uctn tiasuBra m 4518383 Garage sales set for Middleville The Mrtfcvilte Cieamuifey Gnrape Sale will be held from 9 a m. Sarerday until whenever. About JO hotachokfa have signed up w me pan in the sate* and there may be wane additional sale* in the area. Tht VI-W will tave food booth* miu beadquanen and lhe Good Shepherd Ctaroti will have a bake take. Map. are avaUaNe al all bwimtret that are open Saturday. For more infannation. call Kcri Loncbtrrst at 795-4121 Historical Society plans picnic, vote The Barry <>aMy Hinoncal Society will have k* annual picnic and electron of officer* for 1995-1996 al 6:30 p.m Thuraday. June 15, M the Lake Ode*** Depot. The program will be "A Hntoev of the Lake Ou-*** Depot" by John Waite, preaidem of the Lake Odessa Area Hiooncal Society. A tour of fee depot will be a pan of the pre momma There will be election of officer* and lhe board of director* Barry County Historical Society meeting* are open to the public, and a.: invitation has been extended to member* of the Lake Odema society as well TJ Hall recognized as historical site The Barry County Historical Society aad Berry County Democratic Party have aaanuarrrl dial Thoma* Jefferson Hall hat been luted on the State Register at Historical She*. The more than lOO-year-old hail, located al die corner of Green and Jeffer­ son street*. once was home to the Inter­ national Order of Odd Fellows and serv­ ed m the home of the MefeoCist Episcopal Church The hall now *erve* a* headquarters jf lhe Barry County Democratic Party rent a boat to the monthly "Rm Friday" forums. There arid be a dedication ceremony sometime dm summer after lhe marker a a place. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Beginning work on the 1995 Berry County United Way are (from left) Of­ fice Manager Dawn Harding, Executive Director Bonnie Ballinger and Cam­ paign Co-chalrs Mary Campbell and Becky Wieland. New look United Way preparing for campaign by David T. Young Uwr The Barry County United Way it looking forward to the next fund-noting campaign with some new twists Bonnie Ballinger has returned as execu­ tive director, the United Way now it clotely linked to lhe Thornappte Foundation. Gor­ don Dudley It lhe new president of the board of director*. Mary Campbell and Becky Wieland are lhe drive co-chair* and this year there will be a new emphasis on the communities in Barry County Campbell is director of human resources al the Viking Corp, and Wieland is human resources assistant. An old. but important bit of additional re­ cent news, is that the United Way campaign for 1994 did meet it* goal of 5300.000. The final figure was possible through a match grant from lhe Thorrugipte Foundation Ballinger served as executive director of the United Way for a year, but then ten last December to become involved with a real estate publication. She was lured back by a change to upgrade the job description. In the past, lb.' director was regarded as a part-time person, whose hectic period was during the summer and fall, with planning and execution of Ute drives The new fulltime post will include Junes as director of Ute Thomapple Foundation, which will be Ballinger's primary focus after the United Way campaign is completed. But that wasn't the only reason Ballinger came back. 1 came home." she said. "Sometimes you need io get away from something before you come io appreciate it. "It's been wonderful to come back and work again with the agencies and members more than one-time capital expense projects. The partnership will >c complete after the necessary pa[ :r work ths handled by the fed­ eral Internal Revenue Service. In the meantime. Ballinger. Campbell and Wieland have their sights set and already have begun work on the 1995 campaign. Ballinger said a full-pagc survey, spon­ sored by the local chapter of the Jaycees. has been sent to selected citizens to better determine needs in the county. The survey will be returned by next Monday and results should tabulated by the end of next week. The goal for Campaign *95 again will be $300,000. and this time the leaders say they want to have the people of Barry County do it without a Thomapple Foundation grant. This year individual communities will be emphasized and lhe usual divisions will be de-emphasized and broken down into smaller groups. "We're encouraging each community (in the Barry County United Way service area) to have their own campaign and chair." said Campbell. "We want to show them bow im­ portant lhe United Way is to all of us." The community campai ,ns will be con­ ducted in Hastings. Middi rville. Nashville and Delton simultaneously Campbell said last year Nashville and Delton contributions wer.t up by 150 percent by emphasizing the local community drives in those towns. Another new wrinkle is that a labor group will be involved with the United Way. through Local 5965 of the United Steel Workers at Viking. Ballinger said that anyone interested in volunteering for the campaign is encouraged to call lhe United Way office at 945-4010 or Viking at 945-9501 Editor The Hastings Planning Commission dealt a seven, blow Monday to Pennock Hospital's plans to expand its Professional Building, build a new parking lot across the street and establish a day care center nearby. The commission voted 6-2 against rec­ ommending a planned unit development (PUD) project to accommodate the parking lot on the south side of Green Street and child care center on Walnut Street. It voted 5-3 against the parking lol by itself and then voted 5-3 to table the hospital s request to expand at its Professional Building on the north side of Green because it would require al least 63 new parking spaces that haven't been identied. The entire matter now goes before the City Council, which can vote to override the Planning Commission's rccommedations Pc .lock Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton refused to comment. But Leonard Spyker, one of the nearby residents who objected to the project, said. "This is only lhe first hurdle. Of course we're pleased with the Planning Commission's decision, but what the council dos now remains to be seen." The biggest reasons for the commission s denial of the PUD proposal were that it would change the character of the residential neighborhood and that other options for the site of the day care center are available. Commissioner Mike Hubert said he voted against the proposal because "it may be fea­ sible to develop a project in some other area and it could essentially change the character of the sur ounding area with potential en­ croachment... I think it speaks to the future of where it (development) could lead." Commissioner Fred Koggc said the project is not compatible with the city's master plan and "so many residents have commented that it will have a negative effect." Mayor Mary Lou Gray, a Planning Com­ mission member, moved to have the PUD approved for recommendation. "1 think we've looked at this issue tn every shape and form." she said. "We need to look at lhe benefits of what it will do not only to­ day. but tomorrow and in the future... We have the hospital retirement village (in that area) and this type of development fits in to the character of the entire area" She and Deb Dorcy were the only mem­ bers of the commission to vole in favor of the project. Voting the other way were Kogge. Hubert, Randy Teegardin. James Wiswell. Jeff Mansfield and Vice Chairman V. Harry Adrounic. Chairman David J asperse abstained be­ cause of a perception of a conflict of interest because he is a pharmacist. Dorcy said she does not feel child care centers are incompatible with residential neighborhoods. She also contended that a traffic study showed that Green Street still would be able to handle lhe increased traffic that might result. Though he voted "no." Mansfield said he recognizes "lhe legitimate social need for day care. But we recognize that it (the pro­ posed development) may have a detrimental effect." The child care center would have been able to handle as many as 46 children. Pennock's current center is located at a rented building on North Broadway Gray also objected to the notion that Pen­ nock has other options with other properties, saying that rejecting the project on that basis "puts ourselves in the chairs of their board of directors... We re trying to mlco-manage their business." The mayor then moved the commission recommend approval of the parking lot. but acknowledge denial of the day care center site. That proposal failed 5-3. with Mansfield being the only member to change his vole, from "no" to yes." Because of the decision on the parking Iol the question of lhe addition to lhe Professionaol Building was moot. Gray said. If the building was expanded to accom­ modate mental health services and a larger physical fitness center, more parking space would be needed So the mayor asked why the commission was even bothering to vote on the matter. It was pointed out that the Planning Com­ mission's decision on lhe expansion was fi­ nal. that it wasn't just a recommendation to the City Council. The 5-3 vote to table a decision on the ex­ pansion was 5-3. along the same lines as the tally on the parking lot question. City Council will lake up the Pennock PUD issue soon, but a decision is not ex­ pected quickly. Area school elections Monday J-Ad Graphics News Service Millage questions and bond issues will be decided in some area school districts Monday in the annual school elections. Thomapple Kellogg, Lakewood and Maple Valley all will ask for renewals of 18-mill levies for noci-homestead properties and for "enhancement" millage increases. In Hastings, officials are asking for funds to remodel and refurbish all of the school buildings in the district, a new elementary building and a one-year request for millage to operate a new K-5 building. The first proposition asks for bonds in the amount of $14.9 million for building, furnishing and equipping additions and also See ELECTIONS,continued page IS “We’re encouraging each community to have their own campaign and chair. We want to show them how important the United Way is to all of us." Maty Campbell of the community." “With Bonnie coming back, we have more continuity." said Campbell, noting that she oversaw the last drive "She has many con­ tacts. which will be helpful for this next campaign." Thc director s job was able io be upgraded because of a change in the Thomapple Foundation from a private to a community foundation. This move will enable the Tbornapple Foundation to obtain funding it for­ merly was not eligible to receive and it will help make the organization much more visi­ ble in the community So w’th its partnership with the United Way. the foundation will have a much higher profile. It also will be able to fund Hastings High celebrates 119th commencement The Hastings High School ’Class ol 1995’ is presented to the audience at the graduation ceremony held Friday. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 8, 1995 Rep. Oxender outlines Michigan's ‘Republican Revolution' by David T. Young Editor State Rep. Glenn Oxender told the Barry County GOP faithful Friday night that he's had the gixxl fortune to witness the 'Repub­ lican Revolution" in state and national poli­ tics. Oxender. who has been a legislator since 1983, look his audience through his 12 years News Briefs Country music set at Showcase The music of Patsy Cline and George Jones and other country stiff will be per­ formed by Donna Albright. Homer Jones and Jim Couch at the Musicians* Showcase al 6:30 tonight at Arby’s in Hastings Albright, of Coldwater, is making her second appearance at Showcase She also has sung at the Prairieville Farm Jones, a singer and songwriter from Lake Odessa, has played across the U.S. and locally at fairs, Hastings Sum merfest and Prairieville Farm Days Couch, from Battle Creek, also has performed at Prairieville and will make hts debut at the Summerfest in August. Seating at the Showcase is on a firstcome. first -served basts. in 1 .ansing, starting with Democratic party domination and bringing things up to today, when the GOP is in control. He out lined the main differences between the two parties, saying that Democrats essen­ tially believe in strong central government and the welfare state while Republicans be­ lieve m individual freedom and the abilities of lhe private sector. Airport Board meeting reset The Hastings City/County Airport meeting al 4 p.m. Wednesday. June 14. has been rescheduled for 2 p.m Mon day. June 12. at the airport, 3005 Air­ port Road Bernard Society will meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will rAeet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 12 in lhe one-room schoolhouse at the Bernard Museum in Delton. The public is invited to attend the pro­ gram. “A History of Barry County's Courthouses." Mike Hook, president of the Barry County Historical Society, will grve a slide presentation and talk, and will show photographs Those who plan to attend arc en­ couraged to bring a sack lunch. Coffee and punch will be furnished. There will be election of officers for 1995-96 The Bernard Museum is located on Delton Road midway between Delton and Prairieville. Jan Geiger on DSS Board Middleville plans blood drive June 13 Dr Gerald H. Miller, director of lhe Michigan Department of Social Services (DSS>. has announced the appointment of Janice K. Geiger to the Barry County Social Services Board. The three-member Social Services Board represents the community in an advisory capacity to the county depart­ ment. Two members are appointed by the County Board of Commissioners and the third is appointed by the state DSS director. Geiger's term will run through Oct. 31. 1997. Miller said. "The Social Services Board plays an important role in lhe suc­ cessful delivery of financial and social service* provided to the citizens of Barry County. A Red Cross blood drive will be held from I to 7 p.m. Tuesday. June 13, at the First Baptist Church north of Mid­ dleville on M-37. The goal is 60 pints. Juice and cookies will be available and first-time donors are appreciated. The next blood drive in Middleville will be sometime in August. according to chairwoman Vicki Rick. Pet show is Saturday The second annual Barry County Pet Show will be held Saturday morning at the Hastings High School parking lot. Registration will be al 10:30 and the show will start at 11 a.m. Any pet may be part of the show. Alumni banquet will be Saturday The annual Hastings Alumni Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. this Saturday at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Father’s Day Car Show set The 14th annual Father's Day Car Show will be held Sunday. June 18. at Charlton Park, from 8 a m. to 5 p.m. More than 1.000 street rods from 1980 and older, customs, street machines, special interest vehicles, peck-up tracks, pro-street, antiques and classics will be dnoiaycd throughout lhe village V» itors to the car show and swap meet can listen to oldies, admire the cars and visit the historic buildings Spectators can vote for their favorite vehicle and the owner will receive the Spectator’s Choice Trophy. Wall plaques will be given for the top five custom vehicles, top five antiqv~ or restored vehicles and lop five street rods A club participation wall plaque and $20 will be presented to lhe club with the most cars in attendance "Mr Street Rodder of the Year" will he named, honoring the individual who does the most to promote street rodding. The car that comes from the farthest distance will receive a plaque and $20. lhe National Street Rod Association will give out safety and merit awards and Charlton Park will announce the Direc­ tors' and Commissioners' awards The swap meet, with more than 160 vendors, will feature auto parts, crafts, shirts and flea market items Vendor spaces are still available and vendors arc encouraged to register and contact the park about set-up times. Car exhibitors have a chance at $ 1.400 in cash. $3,000 in door prizes, four sets ot custom wheels and rebuilt Chevy motor Dash plaques will be goen to the first 1.200 cars. Admission for car exhibitors is $10 No iraiiercd vehicles arc allowed General admission is $4 for adults and $1 for children ages 5 to 15 For more informatikon or directions, call the park at 945-3775 Friday deadline for PAT awards Nominations are being accepted until June 9 for this year's PAT (Positive Ac­ tion for Tommorrow) award, given an­ nually to someone who works for the g<xid of Barry County without thought of reward or recognition A trophy is given to the winner during the Barry County Fair Other qualified nominees may received framed cer­ tificates of recognition. The selection of the winner is mac on the basts of craing for neighbors, fellow workers, the future of children, to an in­ dividual group, organization or company who has taken action that will have a lasting and beneficial effect on Barry County and its citizens. The PAT award is affiliated with lhe Barry County Futuring Committee and the Cooperative Extension Service. Complete application forms are available at the Cooperative Extension office on the first floor of the Courts and Law Building. 220 W Courts St.. Hastings Short application forms also arc acceptable All applications will he reviewed and those selected will be notified Applications may be sent to the Cooperative Extension office. Fix more information, call 948-4862. Garden club seeks ‘Yard of the Month' The Thornapple Garden Club is look­ ing for beautiful yards in Hastings this summer to feature as "Yard of the Month.” The monthly award program during June. July and August will include en­ tries that are distinctive in use of color, originality and neatness. The one selected for the "Yard of the Month" honor will be recognized with a sign and will be featured in the Reminder Arthritis Update will be June 20 Pennock Hospital will have an •‘Ar­ thritis Update presentation from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. June 20. in the Conference Center at the Physicians Center adjacent to the hospital Speakers will be Dr Daryl Larke. or­ thopedist; Dr. Thomas Hoffman, family practitioner. Dr John Juozevicius. rheumatologist, internist; Dr.. Timothy Swartz, rheumatologist, internist; and Jon De Vol I. physical therapist The program w ill pro* ide an overview of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and knee arthroscopy pro­ cedures Both slide and video presenta­ tions will be provided There will be time for discussion and question and answer periods. Refreshments will be provided There will be no charge Fix more information, call 948-3125. Oxender said the contrasting styles of Michigan's last two governors and the most recent speakers of the house are good indi­ cations. He painted a picture of Democratic Governor James Blanchard as an aloof power broker and of Republican Governor John Engler as a knowledgeable doer who is closely involved with finding solutions to problems. He painted former Democratic House Speaker Gary Owen as a controlling, demanding arm twister and Republicaa Speaker Paul Hillegonds as a pragmatic han! worker who appeals to lhe best in his col­ leagues. For example, he said, he could remember a "Call of lhe House," when the Capitol building's doors were locked and legislators were located to forcibly vote on an issue. Hillegonds. he said, hasn't done that since he took over as speaker "Il's a difference in leadership,*' he said. "May we never forget that politics is a problem-solving means." he said, adding that it is not a personal power trip. Oxender said that when he first arrived in Lansing as a freshman GOP lawmaker from Sturgis. Blanchard had just won the gover­ nor's chair and Democrats controlled both houses in the Stale Legislature. "We had budget problems then, and the first thing Blanchard did was raise the stale income tax." he said. "It (the increase) was higher than necessary and he left lhe minor­ ity party out of lhe process." The move resulted in the recall of two Democratic State Senators, which moved control of lhe upper chamber to Republican control, 20-18. While control of the senate shifted and a man named John Engler became Senate Ma­ jority leader, Oxender said. Blanchard and the Democrats tried "to create artificial con­ trol" by passing a partisan reapportionment plan, but the courts threw it out Engler in 1990 pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the state's political history by defeating Blanchard's re-election bid by less than half a percentage point. Oxender said the key issues that got En­ gler elected were taxation ■’nd economic de­ velopment and jobs. He said school finance and property lax reform were priorities of his and Hillegonds forward thinking Republican task force in the late 1980s, but Blanchard wasn't inter­ ested until he came up with his own plan in 1989 to increase lhe sales lax by a half penny on the dollar. This was in contrast to the Oxender-Nye plan to raise the sales tax by two cents in exchange for property tax relief. Oxender said his "lowest day" in lhe Slate Legislature was in March 1989, when the state treasurer declared that the OxenderNye plan had >o be stopped because h might pass. "Blanchard goCa half-cent proposal and basically threw'a half cent at education," lie said. "So we put lhe two competing ideas on lhe ballot and they both failed miserably." In 1992 the Republicans continued to make gains, as they captured enough new seats in the house to make it a 55-55 split and to have Hillegonds and Curtis Hertel share lhe speaker's dunes. Oxender said Hertel was much easier to work with than Owen had been But the days of Democratic dominance were over. State Rep. Glenn Oxender of Sturgis speaks to Barry County Republicans at the annual Lincoln Dinner. Then the legislature began to work on meaningful property tax and school finance reform and f-ngler took a major role, one time inviting all 55 GOP representatives to lunch to work out a plan. "I've never seen anything like it," he said. "Engler is more knowledgeable on the issues than Blanchard was. he was excellent in ne­ gotiating on the property tax issue." Proposal A came forward in June 1993 and lost, but it was approved in 75 of Michi­ gan's 83 counties. Then came "The most bizarre thing." Oxender said. During that summer, the legisla­ ture voted to eliminate property taxes and lhe main source of funding education. Oxender, in voting for Senate Bill 1, said. "I voted to tear the system apart." but didn't yet have a solution. That laid lhe groundwork for the marathon legislative session of Dec. 23 and 24 that gave birth to the historic Proposal A that was passed by lhe electorate on March 15. 1994 Two of Engler's chief rivals in the 1994 gubernatorial election stumbled over that proposal. Democrat Howard Wolpe came out in favor of the rival plan, which would have raised lhe state income tax. Debbie Stabenow. the other Democratic contender, "played a game" in challenging Engler by eliminating property taxes to finance schools. It backfired on her. Oxender said. The result was a convincing victory for Engler last November, accompanied by GOP control of lhe bo.'sc. 56-54. Since the Republicans have seized power, they have passed tax cuts and bills on ton reform, product liability, unemployment in­ surance reform, etc. "The Democrats make no movement on these issues." he said. “Meanwhile, we're leading lhe nation on these kinds of re­ forms." He added that property taxes before Pro­ posal A passed were three limes higher in Michigan than in Indiana. Now they are similar, as are the sales tax rates for both states But there still is lots to be done, particu­ larly in the area of corrections, he said I^ast November's results also completed lhe "Republican Revolution" on a national scale. Oxender said, wiih the GOP taking control of both houses in Congress, the lower chamber for the first lime in 40 years. "I never dreamed that in my lifetime Td see that kind of thing," he said. "It's not just in Michigan, it's national." But be was quick to add. "It's am who controls politics, it’s lhe policy that gets done. - --1. • r« "Pertinence is the name of the game. You have to fight for it." The Barry County GOP Lincoln Dinner didn't attract as large a crowd as hoped be­ cause some local officials were attending graduation exercises at Hastinp High School. But among those in attendance were State Rep. Terry Geiger. Circuit Judge Jim fisher. Sheriff* Steve DeBoer. County Commis­ sioners Lew Newman and Bob Wenger, former State Rep. Bob Bender, and Lee Murray, chairman of the Second Congressional District. Hastings honors its new retirees J-Ad Graphics News Service A collective 431 1/2 years of experience was recognized by the administration of Hastings Area School System at the annual retirement reception ue*d last week. Refreshments and mus e by a jazz combo accompanied the program Superintendent Carl Sc xoesae’ thanked the staff members who ha c or will leave the school system at the end of this school year. Noting that the retirees had an average of 20 1/2 years of experience with the schools in Hastings, he thanked each for their dedicated service. The retirees will receive a resolution of thanks with their names written in caligraphy in a folder similar to a diploma, three books on "Hastings Ixxig Ago" which were produced by Hastings students, and a packet from the Hastings area Chamber of Commerce. Al lhe ceremony were Business Manager Nelson Allen, (20,years), head mechanic Wendell Day (21 1/2 years), teacher Florence Freeman. (18). teacher Robert Frieswyk. (25), Custodian Tom Kidder (8 1/2) and teacher and coach. Pal Murphy. (36). Also recognized at the reception were throe board members. Mark Feldpausch and Michael Anton, who will retire this June, and Lcry Haywood who retired last summer Schoesscl lauded lhe three for guiding the school system during some "very interesting times." and remarked that saying "thank you" was not nearly enough for the work and concern of the staff ex the board members Board of Education Trustee Michael Anton, (back, left) joins some of the retiring staff cf the Hastings Area School System at the retirement reception. Those who attended are (front row, from left) Robert Frieswyk, Patricia Murphy, Wendell Day, Tom Kidder, (back) Anton. Florence Freeman, and Nelson Allen. Anton, who is the pastor of Grace Ijtthcran Church in Hastings, said when be came to Hastings in 1969. he waited fw an opportunity to serve on the board. "Any pastor better have an interest in education," Ik said. About eight years ago. the opportunity came and Ik went on the board. Ik recalled "What 1 thought then is what I think even more today. This is a very good school system, with a lot of good, committed people who understand that good" is never good enough," he said. "I have no regrets." he said of his time on the board. "I am extremely glad to play a small part in (he lives of our students." Hastings City Band opens season Wednesday Another season of music begins Wednes­ day in Fish Hatchery Park with the Hastings City Band The first weekly series of concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. with ail of those favorite sounds which City Band patrons have loved over the long tradition of summer concerts, saxl Directi» Joe LaJoye This year, lhe band boasts a membership of 65. consisting of a complete concert band instrumentation. The musical repertoire for the season will consist of selections which range from fa­ miliar Broadway and movie themes to light classics and patriotic music A healthy dose of marches will be included as well The complete schedule of concms. all be­ ginning at 7 30 p.m.. is June 14. 21. 28 and July 12 and 19. Admission is free. The Hastings City Band will perform a special concert for the Arts Alive festival July 14. Patrons arc encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. The park is located off Green Street and Cook Road in Hastings In the event of inclement weather. WBCH Radio will broadcast cancellations. Read The HASTINGS BANNER every week. Subscribe, or get a copy at news stands around the county. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 8, 1995 — Page 3 National Farmers Union chief calls for fair prices for small farmer by D«»kl T. Young Editor The president of (be National Farmers Union told a First Friday audience last week that fanners don't want io drive up prices for food, they just want a fair price for feeding the world. "We're not interested in driving up the prices for consumers." Leland Swenson said. That's a ptoy by the food industry." He said the farmer makes less than a dime on a box of cereal that costs between $3 and M on lhe grocery shelves. The price of wheat com and oats went down from 1993 to 1995, but cereal prices went up," he said. "h's not the cost of the raw product, nor the labor that's driving up prices." He blames the food processing industry, accusing it of "pure greed." "We need io restructure farm policy so farmers get a fair pace, but I'm not sure we ll get that with the current mood of Congress." He noted that wheat prices went up in the 1970s, but since then they have "been in lhe basement, but the costs to Use consumers hasn't gone down." Swenson said that are non-agricultural is­ sues that also affect the fanner. He said the Republican-controlled cut and slash Congress is creating havoc, resulting in what he calls "the deterioration of rural agriculture." "We're seeing a radical reduction in stu­ dent loans.” he noted, for example, claiming that this creates a caste system in which lower and middle class young people are be­ ing disenfranchised from getting higher edu­ cation. He said the National Farmers Union has been involved with employment and training programs, but those are on the cutting board, too. County real and property value set at *874 million Real estate md personal property in Barry County Jumped In value by 7.39 percent in the 1995 Equalization Report but because of Proposal A. the increased taxable value only climbed 4.43 percent. Proposal A. passed by voters in the suae in 1993, cut property taxes, i-sed sales lax from four Io six cents on the dollar, limited future assessment hikes to 5 percent or lhe rale of inflation (whichever is less) and changed Ibz way public schools are financed Barry County's (oral 1995 equalized value Is $874,154,278 County Equahzauon Director Karen Scar­ brough said the equalized value includes real property of $816,237,199 and personal property of $57,917,079. The inflation rate was 26 percent, she said By class. Use equalized values are $657,245,40: for residential: $95.982950 for agriculture; $50,635,468 for commercial; $10,451,768 for industrial; $1345.011 for developmental; $376,600 for limberfcuiover. The 1995 county equalized values (EV) for lhe county's local governmental units and the taxable value (TV) are: • City ot Hastings - $111.212.469 - EV up 6.19 %. TV up 5.20* • Assyria Township- $24,642,260 - EV up 7.21%. TV up 3.98%. • Baltimore Township - $24,281,942 EV up 16.77%. TV up 4.20%. • Barry Township - $49,158,927 - EV up 5.67%. TV up 2.84%. • Caritoo Township - $31,623,252 - EV up 6.96%. 339%. • Castleton Township - $32067300 EV up 6.65%. TV up 335%. • Hastings Township - $38,052,035. EV up 4.06%, TV up 239%. • Hope Township - $48,127,125. EV up 4.92%. TV up 4.72%. • Irving Township - $31345.021. EV up 4.16%. TV up 4.16%. • Johnstown Township - $48.339327. EV up 10 08%. TV up 4.77%. • Maple Grove Township - $19.489361. EV up 1.46%. TV down -0.13% • Orangeville Township - $54,942,495. EV up 3.40%. TV up 2.64%. • Prairieville Township - $67,222371. EV up 6.4%. TV up 339%. Swenson contended that agricultural spending has come down a great deal from 1986. But he said. "The costs of farming can be brought down. We can have farm programs that com less." Swenson said that with the Republicans in control in Washington, he expects policies that favor large agri-businesses and hurt the small family farmer "What the Farmers Union is all about is a common interest in the presc'vation of the family farm and small communities," he said. "It doesn't advocate the Walmaning of America or the industrialization of agricul­ ture. The viability of small business and agriculture is a question.” He said these conservative policies essen­ tially have created two classes of Americans — the wealthy and the working lower mid­ dle class. "Were eliminating opportunity, were taking it out of public policy programs." he sad. And the transfer of agricultural property is helped along by policies that favor the ConAgras, the Monsantos and Cargills. he estimated that 45 to 50 percent of land is owned by absentee landlords, who don't have a commitment to keeping families in Michigan. Since the 1980s. he said, farm policy "has pitied commodity vs. commodity. Il’s said that we pray together on Sunday and they we prey on each other on Monday." But he said the most roubling political development of late is "the rabid anti-govemment rhetoric. 1 don't like regulations, but I don't want to destroy this country. The government is made up of the citizenry of this country. If we don't participate, we do an injustice. Were at a time when participation is even more important than ever “ lie quoted former President John F. Kennedy as speaking out against "voices seeking influence without responsibility. We cannot expect that everyone will talk sense, hut we can hope the American people won't listen to nonsense." Swenson said he doesn't trust politicians who run against the very system they seek to he involved in. "Il's like having somebody say he hates schools, but wants to run for the school board Swenson said. "Il s the strength of lhe peo­ ple that make the United States strong, not the Con-Agras and Monsantos." Swenson also talked about a soybean pro­ cessing facility in Indiana and a kosher beef processing plant in Colorado that the Farm­ ers Union is involved with. He said the soybean plant makes different oils that can be used in a variety of ways to pan ide jobs in rural communities that create benefits to a wide variety of people. "We re not expecting them to be large op­ erations." he said, however. In the future. Swenson said more people need to get active, to vote and to be advo­ cates of the small farmers and businesses. "Il's not true that we can't feed the world," he said. "But there are hungry people in the world who can't afford to eat." He said elimination of lhe school lunch program will only create more hungry peopie. "Those who talk about lhe horrors of lhe deficit don't mention the tremendous wealth in this country." he said. "We hive debt, but the opportunities for wealth in this country throughout history hive grown through diversity, not through concentration." Leland Swenson, president of the National Farmers Union, makes a point to a crowd of about 20 people at the First Friday forum at Thomas Jefferson Helping make the National Farmers Union President's appearance possible here was that Carl Mcllvain of Hastings is president of the Michigan Farmers Union. Swenson, originally from South Dakota, flew in from Denver to make the speech. Hastings adult education graduation held Sunday It's hugs al around after the graduates receive their diplomas at Hastings adult graduation ceremony Sunday. Giving lhe commencement address to the graduating adult education class. Board of Education President Mark Feldpausch said he admired the commitment and courage it took to go back to school and earn a diploma. 'You can be on the right track, but if you sit there, you'll get run over,' he quoted Mark Twain 'Each of you chose to not just sit there." The Hastings adult education graduates in the 'Class of 1995' are from left, Dana Marie Zalewski, Tammy Marie Cotton. Joshua Bartholomew Smith, Paul A. Dul. Janine Marie Shaneck and Gai Marie Wiliams. • Rutland Township - $54.551304, EV up 11.20%, TV up 736%. • Thomapple Township - $102,151,692. EV up 10.18%. TV up 6.41%. • Woodland Township - $34328300, EV up 11.29%, TV up 6.06%. • Yankee Springs Township $102318.497. EV up 8.33%. TV up 4.04% Board of Education President Mark Feldpausch (center) waits for Paul Dull Io hand him his high school diploma, as Superintendent Cart Schoessel watches Christy LaJoye, (left) and Angie Sarver sing 'It's Hard to Say Goodbye' at the adult graduation Sunday �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 8, 1995 Viewpoint: Coetuneetta/uf. mm. editanial ita^ ....__ __________............. __________________ — School bond proposals critical for the future Monday's school vote in Hastings will include two very important bond issues and rtces for scats on the Board of Education. We hope local residents have had a good chance to look at the candidates and the proposals the Hastings Area Schools will have on the ballot. We also hope that voters will not get confused about the funding requests the schools are making. They are asking for a total of $21.7 million in two proposals to renovate and make additions to existing buildings and to build a new elementary school. They are not asking for any money for general operations. This means no school employee will receive one more penny if the millage requests are passed. The money, if approved, will be used only for improving buildings and constructing a new one. The reasons for the requests have been spelled out clearly and have been well documented in the last several months. The schools simply do not have enough space to handle the projected growth of perhaps as many as 500 more students in lhe next five years, particularly at the elementary level. School officials are not joking when they say they don't have room. All it takes is a stroll through the elementaries and the middle school, where you can find students in makeshift classrooms and even a closet used for counseling sessions. Hastings and Barry County indeed are growing and the community must make sure it can handle that growth by planning for it and dealing with it properly. Communities that turn away from pleas to accommodate a student population explosion risk negative economic consequences. Communities that have the foresight to help their schools with such growing pains are making an investment in where they live, and the long-range results contribute greatly to improvement in the quality of life. The schools aren't kidding, they need lhe space and they need it badly. Let's help them out — for the children, for Hastings, for education. Vote . "yes" on both proposals. You'll be glad you did. - Letters County doesn’t support animal shelter To The Editor: In response to our commissioners’ decision to slaughter employees of the animal shelter: I believe there are some underlying details that we as taxpayers need to know about. First, the community owes Al McCrumb a lot of thanks and gratitude He worked 25 yean as a Michigan Stale Police officer. After retiring, he has continued in public service by being director of the animal shelter Al the time Mr. McCrumb took this posi­ tion. ''Sheltergate'' was going on. Noone but the press wanted in on that nightmare Mr. McCrumb. however, knew he was needed and thought be could make a difference And he did. TT>c only flau Mr. McCrumb had was taking old and new commissioners at their word. No matter how often they stabbed him in the back, he has always remained respectful. We as a community should be outraged at the disrespect mot of our elected officials have shown by firing Mr. McCrumb while he was on vacation. If money is the oply issue, why couldn't our commissioners have enough respect to wait one day and allow Mr. Mc­ Crumb to make a statement and at least be one of the first to hear rather than the last0 I also want to know, if money is so tight, how they can fire two employees in one department and turn around and create and hire for a “new" position and give several other employees raises? If money is so tight, why can't the shelter take money donations any longer? 1 believe 1 know why. and I want the tax­ payers to know what's taking place. As some of you recall, employees from the shelter and many volunteers gave a lot of per­ sonal time to "raise the roof.’’ This was our fund-raising theme in hopes of getting a “new" shelter for our community. Many local businesses also have seen the need and helped greatly. Former commissioners said the county did not have the funds for a new shelter, that the Let’s support our children To The Editor: Let’s get behind our s hool children and allow them to have the education and benefits we had or wish we had. 1 don’t like taxes any more than anyone reading this letter does. bu< let's Mt "cut off our nose to spite our face.'* My grandchildren, your children and grandchildren deserve the opportunity for a full, well-rounded education. Vole "yes" on June 12. Support a full day. support buses, but most of all support all our children. Larry J. Kornstadt Sr. Hastings The opponents do under.fegi .. To The Editor: Schools need good old-fashioned ethics To The Editor: Those who may be voting on the school millage Monday need to remember some vital point? points to ponder Our schools may be thinking of the future folks who will become leaders (we hope) in our community, but I sincerely believe that no matter how much we set aside for classic education systems, none of it will make the right imp.vision unless we see some good oldfashioned ethics, abounding with care, courtesy and common seme, with a broad knowledge of good old “readin*, ruin’ and 'rithmetk. ’’ All of the new procedures of progress will not do much good without these standards behind them. We can set our kids in front of a computer, but if they don’t know how to respect their environment, they will be lost souls. Learning modern ways cannot help them to accept life as it is. or teach them how to be a better part of life now. May 1 also stress here that many students cannot now write so that you can read if? Maybe the computer can fix that. When the school system returns to good practices of leaching where leaching counts, with reading, writing and arithmetic, respect, care, courtesy, sprinkled with a generous helping of common sense, then many of us will pass the millage when asked. We just want to see something for our money spent. Bonnie Strickland Hastings Religious handouts to kids welcome To The Editor: I'm writing in response to the reader's letter complaining about ’ strange men ” passing out religious literature to children at school. In cities al' over the world, there arc • strange men-’ (and strange women) passing out drugs to children in school yards. Now that is something to be extremely concerned HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 PMhet by Hastings Banner, tec. A DwWon of J-Ad Graphic* Inc. 10S2N Broaderay Hartng*. to 40056-0802 (•1® M5-0864 Prwdanl VtoaPrawdant •MEWSROOM* David T. Young (EOtor) Elana Gtoert (AaMtotfftfto) Karen M&uck Barbara Gal Jean Gadup Cmdy Smith Sharon MBar TL Stenzafcarton Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CU—Aad ad* acc«ptod Monday trough PrrMyiajn to530pm . SamstMy •»*.«* Noon ScodOmmen Deruae Howel Jan y Johnson Den Buerge Subscription late*: $15 per year in Barry County $17 per year ri adfonng counties $20.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to. FO-BoaB Hasangs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (LISPS 717-830) about. So. in this city at the elementary school, there are religious booklets being handed to children by Christian men. Horrah! I feel pretty good about that for my children. Very fortunate! Chris Steinke Hastings According to lhe article in the June I edition of lhe Banner, the Maple Ridge Historic District Study Committee members say they are concerned about "misundcrsundings" citizens have about the proposed ordinance I feel this is nothing more than an attempt to neutralize the extreme and Justified opposition expressed toward the proposed district by people who understand only too well. I can assure the study committee that we. the opposed, understand all we want to understand. What we understand we do not like. We don't want to learn to understand any more about something we are genuinely opposed to. We are sick of it already. There is one thing we don't understand — what part of the word "no" don't they understand? Michael Lyons Hastings CORRECTION: A letter from Monica Hollars in last week's Banner should have said their son has "not" gotten above 70 percent all year on any one page. Il also should have said "We were sold the teacher was joking." instead of "We thought the teacher was joking." money had to come from fund-raising, dona­ tions and possibly a millage. Through our tremendous support over 522,000 was raised. When the new commis­ sioners came in. they wanted to use this money and put it in the structure that is down there and one point one commissioner wanted to spend as much as $10,000 of it on a por­ table classroom. Talk about a solid waste problem! Folks, for years Commissioners have had the mind set of “out of sight, out of mind." They have fixed a little here, painted a little there. Mr. McCrumb knew you people who gave your hard earned money and the businesses who support the shelter wouldn’t want that Commissioners made employees account for every penny to*. fa donations, if the adver­ tisement did not say for a “new” structure, that money went into a general fund When everything was said and done the building fund had only $10,000 in it. The other $12,000 is for whatever. Mr. McCrumb stood between your money and them. When the census is conducted, the animal shelter budget will pay those employees but the fines they will collect go in (he genera) fund not back in to the shelter hind. Folks, as funds deplete, so will the shelter. For years we have neglected our shelter. If the shelter was located on Main Street, there is no doubt we would have never allowed this kind of em­ barrassment m our community. If you as taxpayers and commissioners do not want to cake responsibility, then give it to those who do. If you own livestock or pets it’s time we realize animal control is a service we can not neglect. Nor can we allow our elected officials to either. I also want to point out quickly and briefly some other important happenings since hst week. 1. The Grand Rapids Press reported that our commissioners make $7,000 a year. $75 per meeting, and 28 cents per mile gas millage. Where are their cuts? 2. 1 comparing other counties' animals shelters with ours, 1 want to say that they (with exception of Ionia) have Humane Socie­ ty help and those counties are supportive of and helpful to there shelters. We should really focus on bow many coun­ ty commissioners they have. 3. If you as a livestock owner lose livestock because of stray dogs the county no longer will compensate for your loss. 4. Last weekend, our local law enforcement officers were corraling cattle on Starr School Road. They have decided to greatly reduce animal control and now we see who suffers — we the people. So who uses handicapped spots? To The Editor: Right to the point. Banner June I: Seven let­ ters io editor to hang Larry Moore for parking in handicapped parking spaces. I wish a few of you were more involved With the push of the few pushing a Historic District, a very bad idea. Yes. I wish some more would get through their heads that Pennock Hospital and all their ventures aren't there to save you money. Your bills are only going to get bigger. How would you like to own a home across from Pennock Hospital and be told to tell or be surrounded by parking lot? Others are just going io be next to one. Back to Larry, (which is his real name): 1 can tee a mistake being made. We just cua'I al! be as perfect as the few. Thank God just Io be human. Many times when looking for a parking spi, the only one open is handicapped, lots of diose places, can be thre or four together. No. ante I haven't parked in one knowingly. One thing I have often worried about is how many people 30 lbs. overweight with high blood pressure have one or someone who is a lot healthier than a lot of the rest, but know how to pull the wool over eyes. Watch who gets out of some of those can. Donald W. Johnson Middleville Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate .............. ... -m. : Spancar Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Ottic-j BuHrfino Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Are. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Townshp), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the Unted States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaieer. district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Carton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal BuMmg. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451 -8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phono (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (al of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 8, 1995 — Page 5 Letters Letters to the Editor, continued It’s a small increase for big benefits Interest markes bond costs soar 7b The Editor: To The Editor: property tax reduction, the school operational lax in 1994-95 dropped to $150. Doing the math shows • difference of $762 you no longer have to pay. If these proposals of June 12 pass, then the increase in taxes on your $50,000 valued home would only be $81 in 1995-96. plus $15 more for 1996-97 This figures out to about a $1.85 per week increase In my opinion, this is not a big increase considering the benefits to the future of cur community's school children. The Citizens for Quality Education encourages you to vote "yes" Monday. June 12. John C. Johnston Hastings We have an important school election Monday in the Hastings district and the students are counting on us! Your "yes" vote is needed so that our school system can grow with the Hastings area. Our schools are overcrowded now, and future enrollments will only increase. Your "yes" vote can also put new equipment and programs into place to bc>p these children get ready for what they will face in years to come. Their future success starts with education today. How much will this cost you and me? If your home is valued at 550,000, the State Assessed Value is $25,000. Based on this value, you paid school operational taxes of $912. Thanks to Proposal A, the school Historic district has positives T« The Editor: Why all the fuss about the historical datrict? The farts speak for themselves Granted. X has been difficult to get to the facts as several people have been spreading rumors about what win happen when the district is established. But the facts are tuere as staled in your article last week (June I). We are not pioneers is establishing such a district. Hundreds of districts have been set up and are a positive influence on their com­ munities (1 haven't heard of any “bad” districts yet). Throughout the years, these districts have been testing out ideas and giving us facts to base our district, e.g. homes sell faster and typically at a higher value when they are in historic districts. Life isn’t any different in a historic district. Garage sales still happen (with a lot of anti­ ques). trees die and are cut down, decks are built (in back yars with decorative railings), houses are painted (any color the owner wants). However, old run down houses are restored (they arc valuable now), information on restoration is shared and ranch houses are built in the burbs. Based on the facts we see many positive af­ fects for Hastings. We support the efforts to establish this district. Julie Hinkle Russ Hinkle Hastings We are asked by the Hastings Area School Board to approve two general obligation unlimited tax bonds totaling $21,740,000 ($14,985,000 and $6,755,000) The length of repayment of tht bonds is projected to be 20 years and nine months. Nothing is said what the interest would be. so I turned my attention to the new school building and whatever is needed to complete. $6,755,000 interest is a projected $4,966,015. This means that each dollar of bond money ($6,755,000) carries about 73 cents interest over a period of 20 years and nine months in­ terest ($4,966,015). Total cost $11,721,015. Using the same formula for the other bond issues. $14,985,000, the interest would be about $10,939,050. The two bond issues total $21,740,000, with interest t $15,905,065, so the total cost will be about $37,645,065 Ward O. Weiler Hastings Local chamber supports millage 7b The Editor: The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce supports the millage request that will come before the community this next Monday. Over the yean, we have been taxed nearly senseless by almost all levels of government. Together, though, our community has worked hard and sacrificed to provide adequate educational opportunities for our young people. The plain fact Is that we have outgrown our current school buildings. We need facilities for science, equipment for computer instruction, small rooms for counseling and equipment stuage. more classrooms so libraries can be freed up for their intended uses and adequate physical education facilities. Our community continues to grow and the most conservative estimates show our school district growing by 300 to 500 students over the next five years, We are one of America's 'top 100 small towns.* and by providing adequate educational facilities and opportunities, we can maintain the quality of life our community provides all of us Mike Humphreys. President Memorial Day ceremony disrespectful lb The Editor: During a visit to Nashville to see friends, we decided to watch the Memorial Day Parade and attend the services at the ceremony. The parade and services were a mockery to our fallen veterans. There were two flag bearers who, being members of the VFW Auxiliary, should have been more aware of the reason we hold such activity on Memoriay Day. The two wome.» showed no sensitivity for the solemn occasion of honoring our veterans of the armed forces who gave their lives, so that our great country might remain free. They talked and laughed during the parade and on into the services at the cemetery.. I I 1 have, over the years, attended many Memorial Day parades, and I have never witnessed such disrespect to our country, our flag and most of all. to our veterans. These two individuals should be barred from membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, or any other veterans* organization. I have great respect for the veterans who belong to the Nashville VFW Post, but in regard to those two women, they should be tossed out in lhe street. 1 sincerely hope that others who were distuiced by their rude actions will also let their feelings be known. J. Marmon Allegan Hastings Area Qiamber of Commerce rtneAi « Let’s contthue to support our schools J To The Editor: Information about the Hastings Area School System We can invest in the future Back in 1990. 28 of the community's retktexn came together Io study how lhe listings Area Schools could best meet the challenges presented by aging and deteriorating school buildings that didn't have enough room for students produced by a growing conmunity. That group included representatives from local businesses and industries, a realtor, a local builder, a township supervisor, a union representative, a representative of the community's financial institutions, parents and people who are in charge of facilities for major corporations. So. like the community did back in the 50s, when Northeastern and Southeastern Elementary schools and lhe middle school additions were built, and in the late '60s. when the high school was constructed, today s taxpayers are being asked to make a financial investment in their young people... providing the school facilities that the children need because, in the words of a familiar saying. "It takes a whole village to raise a child." The problem of not enough rpacc and inadequate space aren't going away, and the community can't really afford to postpone Aller louring all of the school buildings from top to bottom, crawling through basemenu and coal bins to walking the roofs, and studying population projections, those people recommended that lhe community invest in iu future through additions and renovations to existing faculties and building a new elementary school. The groep s recommendations are the propofols th** are on the ballot for the election Monday. The growth projections made by those citizens in 1990 are coming true in 1995 as more and more people move into the community. Everyone from the Michigan Department of Transportation to the County Health Department officials have acknowledged that Barry County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state. And trying to force the additional students who are coming with that growth into schools that are already crowded just isn't going to •vork. In addition, a school system whose newest building is more than a quarter of a century old. with most buildings built from 40 to 65 years ago, just doesn't have the facilities to provide the educational technology that is required in the '90s... and even into the next century. Today's young people simply need more space, and the right kind of space, for the education that will prepare them for successful futures. What is the solution to these challenges? The committee that started its work back in 1990 unanimously recommended that the Hastings Board of Education ask the voters to approve the sale of bonds to nuke the needed changes io the facilities. Selling bonds to finance the projects over the next 21 years, like taking a mortgage on a house, is really the only way that the necessary building can be paid for because asking the community's taxpayers to raise $21.7 million in one or two years just isn't practical the inevitable because it only will get more expensive io do what is needed We can't change lhe ms*, but we do have the opportunity to influence the future of our young people. Remember, future success starts with education today... and your vote on June 12! I'm not a parent of a Hastings school-age child. In fact. I'm a grandmother. Do I have an attitude regarding the Hastings School System? You bet I do! It’s one of highest praise for the many dedicated ad­ ministrative personnel, teachers, students and parents who want to maintain the quality of education now being offered in our schools. We sorely need to update our present schools and build to meet the future needs of our growing community. It has been stated that lhe Hastings School System has been projected "conservatively" to add 500 new students in the near future. It war also stated in the Banner and I certainly agree, that if we don’t meet these needs we won’t grow! Do we want this to happen? We must indeed meet this growth enthusiastically! Let us continue to support o r schools so that our children can enjoy the < luality educa­ tion they have been getting fa many more years in the future. On June 12. please vote “yrs.” Let’s make it a solution we can be proud of. Laura Schroeder Hastings How to shop for Mutual Funds Peek into lhe average American household, and you’ll find two cars, three televisions, a VCR. a computer — and probably at least one mutual fund. Mutual funds have exploded in popularity as millions of individual investors have discovered their benefits But how do in­ vestors choose from the thousands of available fund’’ Do they base their decision on a fund's past performance, investing parameters, sales charges? If you pay attention to mutual fund advertis­ ing. you might think the deciding factor in selecting or not selecting a fund is the sales charge. This is not so, according to a recent survey conducted by Mutual Funds magazine. In fact, the survey found that expenses and fees were the least of investors' considera­ tions. The single most important factor in. choosing a fund, according to almost half of those surveyed, is management expertise. This is refreshing news, because investing in mutual funds means entrusting your money to a professional manager. Unfortunately, however, many investors don't spend enough time examining the performance of their fund's current portfolio manager. In many cases, prospective investors buy funds based on the reputation or historical performance of the overall fund group rather than the proven ability of lhe manager of their specific fund. Even basing your decision on the past per­ formance of your specific fund may not be enough. That performance may well have been achieved by another manager. When you buy mutual funds, you buy pro­ fessional money management. Before you in­ vest. find out who curremly manages the funds you arc considering. Then compare their credentials, expertise and past achievements. As lhe saying goes. “Know before you buy ” You do it when you buy a TV or VCR. do it when you invest in mutual funds, too. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company AT&T Ameritech Anheuser-Busch Chrysler CMS Energy Coca Cola Dow Chemical Exxon Family Dollar Ford General Motors TCF Financial Corp. Oncow i Hr xdv.m.ge ol en. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives last. tair. friendly service. Call a Farmers Agent for INflPfib Dow Jones Volume 72'1, 71 121/. 4485.20 341,000,000 + + + + Next Monday we will vote for those who will represent us on the Hastings Board of Education. A person's ability to understand and work with complex issues and considerable detail are an important and necessary quality. I have worked with Dave Anderson for many years and believe be has these —1V. + 1V. + 21/. + 2'1, + 1V. -V. + 2V. -V. + 1V. -1.00 + .01 + 106.52 be attentive to the needs of our schools to help us obtain the best educational resources possible for our children. Please join me in voting for Dave Anderson. JimToburen Hastings Public Notice The regular meeting of the Has­ tings City/County Airport sche­ duled for June 14, at 4:00 p.m. at the Airport has been rescheduled for June 12,1995 at 2:00 p.m. at the Airport, 3005 W. Airport Rd. SPIKEHORN Encyclopedia coverage of Spike's turbulent life stretching from 1870 Io 1959 Over 125 The City will provide necessary, reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, or call TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Concise & comprehensive. Futty indexed. The only book ever writ- It Chapter Ot Sharon Vickery City Clerk Auro PARTS •ROAD TO WINSTON S^QT. COOLER currosTB^.-------------- lies_______ < SPECIAL M PURCHASE’ NAMEYBOAH PCRJBSn •77S0300 INANEYHOAFT - al J . 11_* MAAAHKDBCOYH. SOtWDWVa COMMUDON NAPA SILVER’ COLORUNE SPRAY PAINTS $9»t WMO SPRAY LUBRICANT AIR ALTERS fw«iisT«ria4.4iF— rt49 + 1 1V. 1V. 1V. 1V. Dave Anderson strong candidate qualities. To The Editor: * ? ' L* His daughters attend our schools. He will NAPA wiowu row OWO? $]39 V i FARMERS + 1 + ’/. -V. Remember Dad with a Great Father’s Day Gift from NAPA! GARY BEGG AGENCY 131S Mcrigen. Hatngs. Mi 490» + '/. —V. + 1V, +2 Letters bcM< imurxnev. CARY BEGG, LUTCF Change 50'/. 43"/. 59>/. 44’/. 25 60V. 30 47’/. 47s/. Hastings Mfg. 18V. IBM 91V. JCPenney 47’/. Johnson & Johnson 66V. Kmart 14V. Kellogg Company 67V. McDonald's 36V. Sears 57 Southeast Mich. Gas 19V. Spartan Motors 9 Upjohn 36V. Gold $384.50 Silver 5.31 Souk Hastings office sumv Farmers nsurance Group Close (616) 948-9696 • 122 N. Jefferson, Hastings • open bsso Mon. Fri;&200sat WfKffp America Running �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 8, 1995 County officials speakers at realtors' political forum by David T. Young Editor Eight county official* »pokc briefly last Thursday morning at the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors political forum. The board also heard a representative from State Rep. Terry Geiger s office and Eldon Blake, lhe realtor!* political action committee legislative contact person, who owns a small company in Grand Rapids. "Thoae who don’t take an interest in poli­ tic! will be ruled by those who do." Blake told the audience. Blake said realtoo tend to be less cohesive than other pressure groups because they are Democrats. Republicans and independents What does draw them together, however, is that "We’re concerned about property rights,** he said. "With that common goal in mind, we’ve been able to do some good things “ Most notable of recent accomplishments is passage of Proposal A. which reformed the way education is financed, shifting much of the burden from property taxes to the state sale* tax "We had an impact in getting property tax reform because wc represent property own­ ers." Blake said. "There is not a group like ours that stands up for the property owners." Blake also said the realtors* PAC has made progress tn stopping mandatory testing for radon in homes and on wetlands legislation. "1 think every one of us is an environmen­ talist. but so often common sense is not ap­ plied by our government * Blake said the RPAC has been successful and if every salesperson in Michigan con­ at the... Church of Your Choice tributes $13, its goals will have been met. Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Bailey talked about the prospects of having a Kellogg Community College campus in lhe Hastings area and about recent budget problems. "The opportunity of having a junior col­ lege here can be great for us." he saia. About lhe budget, he said. "We’ve done some restructuring lately: we feel county government can be more efficient. Wc want to save money and provide service." Making that goal even more pressing is that the new board last January learned it did not have as much money as previously thought. Other commissioners who spoke were Emmet Herrington. Linda Watson and Sandy James. "I have a quarrel with the organization and function of the county, the commission." Herrington said. "We’re still functioning un­ der a system created in 1839. It s outdated. We need to modernize and get out of the business of micro-management. With self­ examination. wc can clean this act up." He said the new administrator could take over most of the functions of committees. He noted that the City of Hastings has elimi­ nated committees and turned tiicir work over to their new city manager. James said the County Board is busy working on a land use plan update and is having mapping updated. "I’m thrilled with being a pan of the board." she said "I find the challenge inter­ esting and sometimes frustrating." Watson said "Becoming a commissioner has become a wonderful challenge. I’m thor­ oughly enjoying it. It’s a great group to work with. Wc started with less money than wc were told and had to make adjustments. But wc still have a good attitude." One comment of particular interest was that because of I’roposal A. more people are able to pay their property taxes, which might cut down on the revenue taken in to pay for the new Courts and I jw Building. Four county elected officials also spoke. New Sheriff Steve DeBoer told the group that many think of the sheriffs most impor­ tant role as road patrol, but the department also handles the jail, a marine division, civil papers and court security. He was asked about the department s new responsibilities with the animal shelter "To say what we’re going to do is prema­ ture," he said. "There may be some changes necessary — perhaps a reduction in hours open to the public." Drain Commission Bob Shaffer said his office tries to take care of 180 established drains in Barry County and tries to explain why they might need to have them widened or maintained. The other hats he wean is a son of Department of Public Works official and the financial part of a water and sewer district. Treasurer Sue VandeCar said her office handles the delinquent taxes and does de­ scriptions of property, takes in money and does book balancing for the county. Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer noted that other than District Judge Gwy Holman, he is now the "senior elected offi­ cial in the county. I’ve been through wars." He added that his office notices that "There isn’t a better indication of a prosper­ ous community than real estate activity." Pete Weeks, an aide to State Rep. Terry Geiger, said Geiger was tied up in budget meetings in Lansing. Weeks said that the realtors' PAC is an ac­ tive one. "Realtors are lhe number one group with letters coming to our office." he said. "You keep us informed and I appreciate that." SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHVBCH M TO West Ptator Sums Trowbndge (6I6)*45-43W Sutotay School 10 Wonhtp II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m. P.O. Bin 63. Htottap. Ml 49051 ST. BOSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. MU S. Mfeno HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH - Comer State Rd . WILCOMI COINEIS UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH. JltS N. Braudwuy. Ha*img*. Ml 49058 P«m<w Carl UtcbfieM Hkmw (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Wortaup Service* — Suutay. 9:00 a.m. and 11XX) a.m.; Sumtoy School 9 45 a m. 4-H meet* Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 pm Btate Study. Wtdneaday*. 9:19 p m at Detore* Gaaper*. SOI Barber Rd.. Haatias* Men* Brakfan will he meetm< the Kurd Saturday of each month until far­ mer notice Call Mr Saephea Lewi* at MS-5365 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road) Wdtam Gerdaer. Paator Church phone number u MS-2170 Comamaity Ser* ice Center aambrr ta MS-2361. Saturday service* are: Sabbato School al *20 a m (for all ape*, adult* and cMdrea) and Worahip Service at 11XX) a.m km ut far Prayer Meeting held Tuesday*. 7.00-8:00 p.m. Our Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street. ■ epaa to foe pubtec Mon day* Md WMaeaday*. *00-12 XX) aooa Dtmmaw of ctothmg m good, clean conJittoo are accepted only dunag above hour* If you are ta and at rintau^ ptame call MS-2361 for aa tppmatment WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Caata Orow Road. Paator Bea Her ring. *30 Sunday School; Church Service 1*30. WaitalMq even tagt from 6XXX8XX) p.m the yarnha meet at Be church, bring a HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Graybill. Senior Paator Rev Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11XX) a.m Wonhip Service; 6XX) homes Contact church office for BARRY CO. CHURCH Of CHRIST. S4I N. Michigan Ave.. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Rev Jim Fo*. pastor, phone 945 3397 Church phone MS-4993 Cathy Cotam. choir director Ma­ dly morning 9:45 a m.. Sunday School; 11XX) a. m . Morning Worta*; 7: IS p.m . Youth Feitowdup. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Wonhsp Nuraery for all tervice*, traatporttUoa provided to and from monung aervuxs Prayer meeting. 7XX) p.m Wednesday. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Bread way. Randall Hartman. Pastor. Saaf ay Services: *45 a_m. Suu (toy Schtol Hour; HXX)a.m. Momag tag Service. Wednemtoy 7XX) p.m. Ouldrea PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Director of Chrtattan Educate* 9*8-8004 Kevm Shortrv. Senior Pastor James IL Barrett. Amt sgsa; 11XX) tn Montag Wonfop Wvtoe. Jr. Chnrth up to. 4ta Grade; 6XX). Evening Service. WednenJuy 6:30 Awana Clnba; fXX) Mt Teona m Houaetuan Hui. 7XD p m.. Adult* Prayer ■toHtar *19 p^L.’Atata Choir practice. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cote Creek Rd.. • mi. South. Pastor Brest Britain Phone 623-2285 Sunday Sduoi« 1*00 bju_; WorMp 1IXX) a.m ; Eveaung Service at 6XX) p m ; Wednesday Prayer State 7XX) p.m. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (madmg addrcm - 1691 Mathison Rd.. Hastens. Ml 49058) meeting at Tbomaa Jeffcraon Hall, comer of Green and Jeffenoo Manner, Jan Smduskv Phone 90-4045 Sunday Services - *30 a.m.. State School; 1*30 a.m.. Monung Worship; 6XJ0 p.m.. Call for location - 623-3110. OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Psator. Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9XJ0 a.m. and 1*45 a m Sunday Children t church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9.X a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group mem Wednesday 6 30 p.m. also. Nuraery available for ail aervices. Bring the whole family meet - Lounge DON’T FORGET VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 19-23! COME VISIT SONTOWN WITH US! NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. NaahviUe. Father Chartea Ftaher. Pamor A mtaaton of St Roae Cathnter Church. Hattuv* Sunday Mam *» a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Vtatey High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (917) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nuraery. children’* ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader tluptrammg The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAV1MQS A LOAN, FA HaMings and Uka Odaata WMN FUNtRAL HOME Huntings FUXFAB INCORPORATED of Haatings ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd., Hasting*. Ml 49058 Ftaher Gate Jctamoa Vicar. Phone 623-2090 (Deteon) after 6 p.m. weekdays or ail day weekend*. Sunday ilnrni^ Prayer 9:49 u; Mam IMOml PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lmxv Rood. Dowij-g. Ml 490?-’ Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone). Sunday Service: *30 a.m . Sunday School IIXX) a m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Prayer time: Wednesday*. 7:00 p.m. Awana Program Thursday* 6 30-8:30 p.m. Age* 3 and 4 thru Sth and 6th grade. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Paator Phone 945-9414 Sunday. June 11 • Holy Communion. Thurs­ day. June 8 - 6:30 Softbnl; 7.XX) SM Grp. Tratamg. 8:00 AA. Saturday. June 10 - 3.XX) In­ quirer’* Retreat; 8:00 NA. Mortday. June 12 — 6:30 Softball; 7XX) Swwantatup Comm Tuesday. June 13 — 7.00 Congregation Council. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education. Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 1*30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Worship *30 am - include. Junior Church for age. 5 thru 8; Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a.m. WEDNESDAYS: Family Church Night - Prepared light meal 6 00 p.m.. Bible Study and Acttviues for Kate 6:45 p.m ; Fir*l Wednesday of month u Game Night for all age* Thursday. June 8 — Parenting Education Skill* Claaa 1*00 a m. to 12:30 p.m Saturday. June 10 — Goodwill Class trip io Chicago Oriental Institute Btaiicai Hittory Museum, Friends Group Lake Par­ ty. Sunday. June 11 — Trinity Sun day and Peace with Justice Sunday. Jim Borton Graduation Open Home 2XX)to3.XX)p.in Tueadny. June 13 — Hi-Nooner* Pmluck/Program 12:00noon. Wednesday. June 14 — Prayer Group. 11:30 a m.. U M. Women Luncheoa/Program 12:00 noon. Saturday. June 17 — Good­ will Claw Potluck ‘Program 6.00 p.m.. Matching Fund Golf Tourna meal Benefii for Barry County Habuat for Humanity at Yankee Spring* Golf Courae SUPPORT GROUPS - V I P t (Visually Im­ paired Penom) 9:30 a.m. firn Fnday of month September thru May. Narcotic* Anonynwu* 12:00 N<*m Monday. Wednesday and Fnday. and 8:00 p m Thursdays; Al-Anon 12:30 p m Wednesdays. Top* No. 338 - *15 am Thursday*. Alcoholic* Anonymous. 4:00 p.m Wednesday* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Huntings BOSLEY PHARMACY ’■Pnsecriplfons*’ — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly called The Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emcniu*. 945-9224 Sunday Ser vice* 9.45 a m. - Bible Classes • for all age*. 10:40 a m. Morning Worship 5 30pm Youth meeting with George and Barb Kirnple 945-9116. 6 30 p.m Bible study for all. Thursday. 7 30 p.m. prayer and Bible uudy. sharing your faith Thursday. 7:30 p.m Devotion* and softball for the yctah. George A. Cttrrirr LynnH. Kmckerbodter Nonna R. Kimde NASHVILLE - George A. Currier, 69, of Nashville passed array on Wednesday, May 31, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on January 11, 1926 in Crystal, the son of John and Pearl (Van Tassell) Currier. He did a variety of jobs and enjoyed travel­ ing and going to the Senior Cituens Lunches in Nashville and fishing. Mr. Currier was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Elroy Currier, Walt Currier, John Currier, Edmond Curier, and Lewis Pryor; sister. Myrtle Curtis. He is survived by three daughters, Teresa, Susanne, and Pearl; brothers. Elmer (Wanda) Currier of Ludington, Virgil (Helen) Currier of Nashville, Ralph (Shirley) Currier of Tennes­ see, Bob (Katherine) Currier of Crystal, Char­ lie (June) Currier of Ludington, and Kenneth (Thelma) Van Tassell of Homer, several nieces and nephews; special friend, Mildred Meehan of Nashville; sisters-in-law, Marion Currier, Dorothy Pryor, and Aria Currier. Funeral Services were held at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nash­ ville with Reverend James Hynes officiating Buna! was at Carson City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the QO.A. of I ashvUle. HASTINGS - Lynn H. Knickerbocker, 52, of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 1995 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. FREEPORT - Norma R. Kunde, 12, paaaed away on Thursday June 1. 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastinp. She waa born on November 29, 1912 in Freeport, the daughter of Ono nd Ttana (Collar) Lightfoot She waa raiaed in Freeport, attended and graduated from Freeport High School and went oo io attend two yean at County Normal. She wu married to Otto Kunde on Novem­ ber 27. 1935 al Freeport She wu a lifetime rendent of Freeport uadi entering the Thonxapple Manor two yean ago. Mn. Kunde worked twenty-reven yean for the United Stater Portal Service in Freeport She lived each day of her life to the fttlleat She waa an avid reader, enjoyed fishing, waa a homemaker and spending time with loved ones. She waa preceded in death by her huabaad, Otto Kunde, on May 3, 1915. Surviving are a apedal niece and nephew, Katy and Bud Stone of Middleville; ipecial frienda and neighbor!. Bob and Joyoe Fdtzer of Freeport; amral niecea and nephews. Funeral and Committal Servicea were held on Saturday June 3.1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Paator Monte Bell officiating Interment waa at Freeport Cemetery in ^'jSSorial contributions may be made to I Skater LSumedt | NASHVILLE - Sylvester L. Shaneck. 77. of Nashville passed away on Friday, June 2,1995 at TenderCare of Hastings. He was born on May 13, 1918 in Curtis, Ohio, the son of Otto and Angeline (Catcher) Shaneck. He married Lillian Elliston on June 30,1939 in Hastings. She died November 7, 1968. He was employed at Eaton Manufacturing Company in Battle Creek for 32 yean in the Heat Treat Department Mr. Shaneck was a member of St Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville. He enjoyed fishing, outdoor work, and carpenter work. He was preceded in death by iris parents; his wife; brothers, Raymond Shaneck, James Shaneck and Otto Shaneck, Jr. He is survived by bis daughter, Dorothy (Lee) McMillen of Nashvil'e; grandsons, Mark (Julie) McMillen, Tom (Ni role) McMillen and Bob McMillen; great gra idchildren. Jessica. Justin, Emily and Marsh; i aten, Iona Shaneck of Nashville, Elberta Harmon of Hastings, Geraldine Lahey of Piqua, Ohio, and May Coay of Battle Creek. Graveside Services were held Monday June | ~ ~ | LANSING - Kenneth J. Smith, 64, of Lans­ ing and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 1995 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending at rhe Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Ethel E. Crum BANFIELD - Ethel E. Cram, 73, of Banfield, passed away on Friday June 2,1995 at home. She was born on April 8, 1922 in Traverse City, the daughter of Oscar and Ethel (Hammontree) Boone. She was formerly employed for several yean at the Banfield Store and the old Oliver Cotflpany of Battle Creek. She attended the Banfield United Methodist Church. J Her bobbies included gardening, flowers, crocheting, latch Hook and painting. She was mimed to Herbert Crum on June b, 1940. He preceded her in death in 1980. Survivors include three daughters, Carol Bruckner of Battle Creek, Vonioa Pierce of Florida and Wanda Straw of Slidell, Louisiana; two so*.. Dale Cram at home and Kenneth Crum of Battle Creek; one step-daughter, Shir­ ley Pratt of Florida; one step-son, David Cram of Floroa; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grand­ children; two sisters, Onahlee Goff of Detroit and Midge Thompson of Cass City; several Deices and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor John Heatherington officiating. Burial was at Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Banfield United Medthodist Church, enve­ lopes available at the funeral home. 5,1995 at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville with Reverend Charles Fischer officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Community Hospice. graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1991 where he played football. Mr. Carpenter was employed part-time for his father in Carpenter Gravel and at U.P.S. in Battle Creek. He loved video games and 3 on 3 basketball. He was never married. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, John Zale Carpenter on June 16, 1988 Survivors include his mother A father, Carrol A Brenda Carpenter of Delton; sister A husband, Tammy A Jimmy Sweat of Georgia; two brothers and wives, Troy A Kris Carpenter of Delton and Todd A Heidi Carpenter of Prair­ ieville; his dear friend. Heather Fry of Kalama­ zoo; one niece, Cassie; maternal grandparents, Harold A Donna Crummel of Palmetto, Flori­ da; paternal grandmother, Eldora Carpenter of Delton; several aunts, uncles A cousins. Visitation will be on Thursday evening, June 8, 1995 from 7:0G-9:00pm at the Williams Funeral Hone in Delton. Funeral Services will be held on Friday June 9, 1995 at 11:00am at lhe Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial will be at Banficld Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton District Library. Envelopes available at the funeral home. |Dorothy K Dett| HASTINGS - Dorothy K. Dell. 83, of Hart­ ings passed away on Monday, June 5, 1993 at Tendercare In Hastings. She was born on December 7, 1911 in Woodland, the daughter of John A Anna DeO. Miss Dell wu a life long Barry CotuKy reai­ dent and attended Woodland School. She did nuning for area physicians for many yean _____ ______ She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. There are no immediate survivors. Respecting her wishes, there win be no funeral servicea. Burial win be at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa , Memorial contributions may be made tn the Charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Punerxl Home of Hastings. William F. Vanderhoff |Throis], Carpenter| DELTON - Travis J. Carpenter, 21, of Delton, passed away on Tuesday June 6, 1995 in Battle Creek as a result of an accident. He was born on October 21, 1973 in Hast­ ings, the son of Carrol and Brenda (Crummel) Freeport Community Center or the Freeport Library. Arrangementa were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Harold A. Potter HASTINGS - Harold A. Potter, 73. of Hast­ ings, passed away on Friday, June 1,1995 athis residence. He was bora on February 21, 1922 in Hast­ ings, the son of Lawrence and Mary Jane (Sothard) Potter. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools, graduating from Hastings High School. Mr. Potter was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army Air Corps. He was employed at Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek for 30 years, retiring from there. He was an avid bicyclist, riding hundreds of miles each year throughout Barry County. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Glenna Carrubba and a brother Kendall Potter. Survivors include a brother, ByTie Potto- of Hastings; two nephews; two great nephews and one great niece. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Wren Funeal Home in Hast­ ings with the Reverend Richard Taggart officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. HASTINGS - William F. Vanderhoff. 64, of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 1995 at his residence. He wu boro on February 7. 1931 in Grand Rapids the son of Donald and Verda (Bonner) V anderhoff. He wu raised in the Freeport/Allo areas and attended Freeport School Mr. Vanderhoff served in the United Statu Air Force from April 1948 until January 1955. His marriage to the former Deloros Wahoo ended in divorce. Mr. Vanderhoff has lived in the Hasting! area for the past several years and al his present addreu for four years. He was employed at E. W. Blisi Company for ten years and did carpentry work. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge 4628 and the Eagles Lodge «4158. He wu preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Survivors include his wife, Mary, two anna, William D. "Skip" Vanderhoff and Richard D. Vanderhoff both of Hastings; daughter, Wanda Wright of Colorado; three step-sons, Delbert Billings, Randy Billings and John Billings all of Hastings; two step-dsugbters. Cay Kings­ bury of Holland and Karla Richards of Hart­ ings; 24 grandchildren; five Beat­ grandchildren; a half brother, Kenneth Gauld of Lyons. Full Military Graveside Services were held on Monday at Fort Custer National Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 8, 1995 — Page 7 ( Woodland News... Scott-Bamfield engagement told Lloyd Owen to celebrate 90th Douglas A. and Pamela J. Bamheld of Lan ung would like Io announce lhe engagement of their son Phillip W. Bainfield lo Holly A. Scon, lhe daughter of Stephen D and Linda E. Scott of Laming. Phillip is a 1991 graduate of Eastern High School and is attending Lansing Community College. He is lhe manager of Jiffy Lube in 1 anting Holly is a 1990 graduate of Waverly High School and is attending Lansing Community College She works for the Accident Fund Company in Lansing. Phil and Holly arc planning a September 1995 wedding. Lloyd Owen will celebration his 90th birth­ day on June 15. 1995. Lloyd was bom in 1905 in Cedar Creek. Married Cecille (Cairns), who passed away in 1989. Uoyd retired from Clark Equipment. Battle Creek, in 1967. He lives in Bradenton. Florida. Lloyds family would like to celebrate his birthday with a errd shower. Please send cards to 628 22nd Road. East Bradenton. Florida 34208. - Wanczowski-Sutka plan Aug. 5 wedding Annene Mane Hilliker Waaczowski and Gregory Thomas Sutka along with their parents are pleased to announce their engagement. Annette is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hervey Hilhker of Hastings and Mrs. Jackie Green of Sebastian. Ha. Gregor* is the son of Mrs. Thomas Sutka of Grand Junction. Ml. Annette is employed with Thomipplc Ophthalmology in Hastings and Gregory is employed with Michigan Gas Utilities in South Haven After an Aug. 5. 1995 wedding, the couple will reside in Grand Junction, Ml. Hammond-Nelson united in marriage On March 25. 1995 at lhe McMillin Grange in McMillin, Washington. Julana Maureen Nelson became the wife of Corey Allen Hammood. Julie is the daughter of Albert and Sylvia Nelson of Puyallup. Washington. Corey is the son of Patricia and Robert Corkwell of Mid­ dleville and William Hammond of Ontario. Canada. Watertown. New York ts the current home of the couple where Corey is stationed with the United Slates Army. After a month long deployment in Panama, for Jungle Training. Sgt. and Mrs. Hammond will visit Michigan where a reception will be held on July 8. in their honor, at the family cottage. Legal Notice Cow No 94-629-CK NON JAMES H. FISHES oacun court judge JEFF DECUYFERE. PLAINTIFF GARY WALTON (P31I99) ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT APPRAISAL CONSULTANTS CORP 229 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE. SUITE 445 KALAMAZOO. MICHIGAN 49007 (616) 363-3434 ORDER TO ANSWER AT A SESSION OF THE COURT HELD IN THE COURTHOUSE IN HASTINGS. MICHIGAN ON THE 9TH DAY OF MAY 1995 PRESENT HON JAMES H FISHER CIRCUIRT COURT JUDGE THIS MATTER having com* on to br hoard upon the vonfiod Motion oi Plaintiff; and. the Court bo <ng fully advitod in the prgmieoa NOW THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED 1) TO WILLIAM SMITH ond DARLENE SMITH, you aro boing sued by Plaintiff in thi« Court. You mutt IHo your ontwor or »oh« other action permitted by low in tha Court at the Court oddret* above on or before June 30 1995 H you foil to do *o a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complomt filed in th it cose 2) A copy of th<t Order shall be published once each week for 3 consecutive weeks in a paper of general circulation m this County and proof of publication shall be filed in this court 3) The Attorney for Plaintiff MARK A MANN MG. shall cause to bo posted, at the Courthouse m Barry County. Michigan a copy of this Order and shall file a proof of posting m this Court NON JAMES H FISHER ORCUIT COURT JUDGE (6 '22) evening, to breakfast on Saturday and to the Stannards' for dinner on Sunday. Bcate visited some friends in Lansing and in Woodland while she was here, and she en­ joyed my dog and I am sure that Poppy is go­ ing to miss all the attention she gained while the artist was here. Kathy Stowell's Jack and Jill Playskool graduation was held at Lake wood United Methodist Church last week. She had 44 graduates this year. They are Samantha Ashley Art ley. Lindsey Marie Basye. Kelsic Violet Black. Amanda Lee Briggs. Alexis Ray Brodbeck. Briana Marie Bosworth. Michelle Bulling. Trista Caldwell. Amber Rene Chase. Danielle Elizabeth Cobb. Haylic GarberCobb. Corey James Cook. Emily Elizabeth Courtney. Stephen De Jong. Isaac Andrew Du its. Sarah Lynn Enz. Alicia Lenee Galaviz. Magen Elizabeth Gillons, Breanna Marie Girrbach. Alex Lee Goudemoot. Andrew Stephen Gnnagc. Marcus Ronal Grosshans. Nicole Marie Grosshans. Jessica Nicole Hansbarger. Nicolas Scott Hilley. Aaron Mikail Holland, Andrew Michael Johnson. Chelsey Ann Kauffman. Alexander Kyle Knap. Laurel Aubrey Mattson. Brandi Lee Miller. Wade William O'Hara. Tyler Douglas Raimer. Trabis Lee Robinson. Troy Anthony Sabo. Edward Sam Salazar 11. Katie Jo Sche'ter. Jared Thomas Secor. Zackery Michael Simon. Coreyn Andrew Spitzley. Elizabeth Paige Studt. Michael John Waite. Drew Michael Werner and Zachary Scott Woodman. After the children marched in while Marilyn Oaks played the organ, they sang several children's songs Stowell and Lori Kilbourne presented each child with a diploma. Stowell told what each child wants lo be when he or she grows up as she handed out their award. The church was full for this event. There were probably more than 300 people there. Cake and punch was served in the fellowship hall afterward. Edith Buxton was busing tables and Judy Johnson. George Johnson and Roger Buxton, as well as Duane end Diane Waller, were working at the Lakewood Christian School beef and ha dinner in Lake Odessa Friday evening Gaylen and Shirley Kilmer were seen there, and Beatc and 1 enjoyed the meal. They told me they figure they fed 262 peo­ ple. plus quite a few take-outs. spsnt ths weekend In Harold and Nel Stannard had several guests at dinner on Sunday. Earl Engie, myself and Bcate. Mcrcedeth McMillan. Dave and Darlene Niethamer, Sarah. Frank and Wilma Townsend. Dale Piper. Bob and Virginia Crock ford and Tomand Dons Niethamer all enjoyed the ham dinner and a visit. Some of the children's books ordered for the library came, but there was a mistake tn the order; so they will not be put on the shelves until I can get the error corrected by lhe shipper. I received six volumes of the seven-volume set of ‘ The Chronicles of Nar­ on" by C.S. Lewis, but instead of volume 3. I received an adult romance. “Wind In the Willos" arrived safely, but I do not want to start circulating it until the entire order is correct. Barbara Heise Randall brought in some books to donate, and though they are a link dated. 1 have read two of them and enjoyed both. I will leave to spend a few weeks with my family in the Atlanta. Ga.. area tomorrow. While I am gone. Joyce Wembrecht will be covering events and affairs in Woodland You can call her at 945-5471 or at 948-4877 (Barry County Veterans' Service Bureau) if you have news. Edna Wise and Pat Michaud will split the library duties while I am gone. Both of them are knowledgeable about the library and should be able to help you find something to read. Bob and Rec Crockford. Katie Crockford Cather and her husband. Craig of Potterville, with daughters Elizabeth and Emily. Patty Crockford Chide! and her husband Mark from Ann Arbor. Jane Crockford Lambert and her husband Rob from Saranac and Ed and Kristen Lambert and Josh and Jen Lambert and tiny daughter Schyler all enjoyed a oneday early Memorial Day celebration at the Woodland Crockford home of Bob and Virginia. HomeCrestii $200 WKL1AAA SMITH DARLENE SMITH JOSEPH FERINE It PRC BERTOtltSI REALTORS. MC.. o Michigan Corporation, ond APPRAISAL CONSULTANTS CORP A Michigan Corporation. jointly and xovor ally DEFENDANTS M. CHARLES ETTE* (P-13234) ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT FERRiEL * PRC iERTOUISi REALTORS, INC 1125 EAST MKHAM SUITE C POUTAGE. MICHIGAN 49002 (616)345-0156 Beats Bruhl, architectural restoration artist, Woodland on hsr way to a job In Fort Wayne BUY ANY STYLE OF HOMECREST CABINETRY GET YOUR ( HOICE OF row TNI COUNTY OF BAMTY MARX A. MANNING (P-36369) ATTORNEY FC* PLAINTIFF 213 PAW PAW i TWEET PAW PAW. MICHIGAN 49079 (616) 657-3191 The third annual Woodland Village yard sale will be Saturday. June 10. Besides many homes having sales in lhe front yard, the Lakewood Volunteer Am­ bulance Service will have a bake sale east of the fire station. The Woodland United Methodist Church will serve a luncheon somewhere on West Broadway. Watch lor the signs. Any questions can be answered by Alma Kruger, yard sale chairwoman. 367-4012. Zion Lutlieran Church is planning a Sunday evening musical for Monday. June 12. The program will be al 6:30 and will include many musical members of lhe Zion family There will be vocals by adults and children, a family horn trio, a trumpet solo, organ specials and more. Many of lhe performers are college students who have just now gotten home for lhe summer. Other churches and the public are invited to come enjoy the Zion singers and musicians. Food and fellowship will follow the pro­ gram at Zion. Another Sunday musical evening has been planned by the Lakewood Ministerial Association, and that one will be held at Lakewood Uniled Methodist Church one week later. Sunday. June 18. at 7 p.m. This evening of music, singing and praising the Lord will include performances by the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church or­ chestra. the Rev Bnan Allbright at the organ, the Rev Kevin Cherry at the piano and Darrel Bosworth, speaker. A time of fellowship and refreshments also will follow this service. All persons iniercsted in spiritual music are invited. The first grade classes from Woodland Elementary School visited the Woodland Township Library last week. The library opened an hour early for their visit, and die 23 students of Megan Case arrived soon after 2 p.m. After the librarian gave them a little talk about lhe library and lhe children had time to look around and »ampie the books, she gave each of them a library card application and a book mark with the library and the ICNB bank hours on it. When Miss Case and her class left, Mrs. Jola Royer brought her class, which also has 23 students, into the library. Mrs. Royer's class heard the June informa­ tion given to the earlier group and received the same kind of book marks and application forms before they went back to school a few minutes before 3 p.m.. when the library open­ ed for regular business Bcate Bruhl called me last Tueday and ask­ ed if 1 wanted company over the weekend. She arrived Thursday evening on her way from Syracuse University in New York, where she has been studying and teaching and where she will receive a master's degree in design this fall. She will spend this summer working on stripping the walls and ceilings of the Allen County Circuit Court in Fort Wayne. Ind., as the first step of a Wai restoration project similar to lhe one she worked on at the Michigan State Capital for several summers. During those summers, she stayed in Woodland and became well acquainted with local people. She will seek lhe original decoration in the building so that she or other artists can make stencils and repaint the earlier designs. Since working on the capital. Bruhl has worked on the U.S. Customs House in New York, in Italy, and in Washington D.C., as well as on several smaller projects. We had a fine weekend together, going to the Lakewood Christian School dinner Friday TRAY WORTH OF ACCESSORIES Richardson-Hall plan to wed July 1 Mrs. Constance Richardson and the late John Richardson of Middleville are pleased to announce lhe engagement of their daughter Nancy Mane Richardson to Timothy Calvin Hall, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Orlin “Jim" Hall of Kingsley. Michigan A July 1st wedding is planned NOTWEARIIKA SAffTYBHJCAHCOST YWANARMEALK. Up to $200 of HomeCrest accessories al manufacturer's list price are yours FREE — or you may opt to choose either a Spring Ram quartz sink or a pull-out kitchen faucet at unbelievable savings — when you buy HomeCrest kitchen or bath cabinetry*. Select from HomeCrest's complete line featuring quality solid wood doors in today's most popular wood finishes plus white and laminates. Wide selection of cabinet accessories available. >29 UST 6306 ME10H KJTCXN FAUCET Offer ends July 31, 1995 •Mwwnum purchase required ot 10 kitchen or bain catwets Stratton Natural Map* 1DISCI OM anoav Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat. 9 to 12 105 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-3906 Mm UHOMK HtfU �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 8, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: NOT1CC OF ZOMNQ (XKNNAMCE ADOPTION Fur»uont lo the provHront of Public A<1 IK3 of 1943. CM amended notice it hereby given that the terry County Board ot Commi**ioner* hove adopted lhe following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the follow tog manner ORDINANCE NO A-M4 ARTICLE IV Section 4.20 — Homo Occupation ADO — BLS to the following sentence A. Home occupations shall be permitted as Special Uses in this Ordinance in the following ton­ ing district*: R’. R-2. B-3. RL-1. RL-2, A. AB and RIS. Section 4.20 — Home Occupation (C.-l.) AMENDING ENTIRE SENTENCE TO BEAD C. I. The home occupation shall bo conducted within the principal building or accessory structure located on the tame property ot the principal building. The tlio of the accessory structure shall be determined by the Manning Commits*on. Not more than one (1) person shall be employed who Is not a rotident al lhe promises Section 4.20 — Home Occupation (C.-2.) AMENDING ENTIRE SENTENCE TO BEAD C. 2. If the home occupation occurs within the principal building, then it shall occupy no more than 25% a* the total floor area of the residence ewchnivo of any open porch, attached garage or similar space not intended to be living quarters Section 4.35 — Fences. Walls ond Screens. IN THE F1BST PARAGRAPH CHANGE THE WORD FROM FIVE TO SI X no fence, wall other than a necessary retain­ ing wail, or other screening structure shall bo higher than six foot ' AMENDING THE SENTENCE IN THE SECOND PARAGRAPH TO BEAD "... There shall be no barbed wire or similar fences authorised or allowed In the residential tone district or plotted area." Section 4.42 —■ Immediate Family Supplement Housing AMENDING THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS TO BEAD AS FOLLOWS — 4. The Planning Commission may ash lor a — u- t reporv . _ —- vo caumy i -* - - ' , - ■ or meaacai mu- *imutni ।•mpmrmum the todhriduci 5. There may bo no addition* permitted to the supplemental housing unless they meet HUD ap­ proval. The largest approved addition will bo a maximum of 10x12 feet or 120 square feet. 6. The Non-transferable permit must bo renew­ ed annually by the Zn.nng Administrator or designee for the standard toning fee. 7. Supplemental Housing permits will only be granted so people eho wiM be living in the sup piemento! housmg for the entire year with the ex­ cep non or exienaea nosprw siuys. renaotinonon periods, or family vocations. 8. Time limit* and condition* shall bo determin­ ed by the Planning Commission. m------ -1 —4uvimu — U____ >11’mg __ aluJI t-»- -i . wumovm uwui snuii uu--------comp-ereu » within X days of the expiration of the permit. Ex prratioo shaft occur when on imposed time limit is met or when the circumstance* of the occupant* change so as to no longer roqutre the dwelling 10. Economic hardship or consideration shall not to >tsoH bo grounds lor authorisation of a tem­ porary housing permit. The above named ordinance become effective Moy 27. 1995 following rhe approval from the Michigan Deportment of Commerce. Copies of this ordinance I* available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan between the hour* of 8 a.m.-5 p.m (doted between 12*1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll 948-48X for further information. Date: Juno 2. 1995 JAMES L BAILEY Chairperson Bgrry County Board of Commissioners MANCY I. BOEBSMA Clerk Barry County (6/B) M TME CMCUVT COURT File No. 95 273-CH LAVONNE BARNUM. Plaintiff PAUL BALGEBSON. ROBERT BALGEBSON ANN GEIGER. BEBNADINE GElGEB. CLABE GEIGER AND OTHEB UNKNOWN HE IBS AND CLAIMANTS. Defondont*. Jeffery I. Youngsma (P40393) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE * YOUNGSMA Attorney for Plointtff 607 N Broadway Hostings Ml 49O5B (616) 945 3495 At o session of said Court hold in the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hasting*. Barry County. Michigan this 24 day of Moy. 1995. PRESENT: Honorable Acting Circuit Judge On the 17th day of May. 1995. an action wo* fil­ ed by Lovonne Bornum to quite title to certain pro petty described a* follows. Lot 3 of Block 2 a* shown by the original record­ ed plat, of lhe Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan Upon consideration of the Moton of Plaintiff at­ testing to the foci that Defendants and/or their heir* In this action cannot be personally served with a Summon* and a copy of lhe Complaint herein because their present whereabouts are unknown, ond they hove no lost known oddresset ond thot publication of notice of this action in a newspaper of general circulation Is most likely to give notice to those Defendant* and their heirs, and it appearing in this Court that Plaintiff, after diligent inquiry, ho* been unable to ascertain the Defendants' and/or their heirs residence* either within or without the State of Michigan, and It fur­ ther appearing that personal service of Summons ond Complaint in this action connci be mode on some Defendants lor the above stated reasons, ond thot publication is the best moans available to approiso Defendant* of the pendency of thi* action: n IS HEREBY ORDERED that lhe heir* of Defen­ dants. PAUL BALGEBSON. BOBEBT BALGEBSON. ANN GEIGEB BEkNADINE GEIGEB. CLABE GEIGEB. and ALL OTHEB UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CLAIMANTS, shall on or before the 20th day of June. 1995. serve their answers on Jeffrey L. Youngsma. attorney for Plaintiffs whose oddyes* is 607 N. Broadway. Hostings. Michigan 49058. or take such other action a* may bo permitted by law. Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgment by default against the Defendant* for -a - re>>w - _ »■ - a oemurxaea a— , -J- 4 i_ ~----- a»>_ a 1— -* - in mis me in mu vompraini mea Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order bo published once each wook for three con­ secutive weeks in th* Hastings Bonner, a newspaper In general circulation hereby designated as most likely to give notice to the Defendants. Publication shall occur within the County of Barry. State of Michigan H IS FURTHER ORDERED thot the first publ> ution of thi* Order be made within fourtooon (14) days from the dote of entry of this Order; and that moil­ ing a copy of thi* Order bo dispensed with because Plaintiffs cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascer­ tain a place whore the Defendants probably receive matter transmitted by moil. Gary R. Holman Actine by SCAO Assignment Drafted by: Jeffrey L. Youngsma SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE 6 YOUNGSMA 607 N. Broadway Hastings Ml 49056 (616) 943-3495 (6/22) -UAA. j When you need to say "WELCO t new neighbor..."THANKS" to a friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of L ’ Information...a subscription to NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING the VACATION of a PORTION of COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE Notice Is hereby given that the Hratlngs City Council will hold a public hearing In the City Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastlnga, Michigan on Monday, June 28, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. to hear objections or comments on the vacation of a portion of Country Club Drive from the North line of Knight Ventures Group property to the North City Limits as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objection may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The Chy will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, Sister sues Dear Ana Landen: Last December, my sister's 60-pound dog ran into my knee and caused considerable damage I had lo have ar­ throscopic surgery, which resulted in the loss of half the cartilage in my knee. I went through a great deal of pain, to say nothing of lhe inconvenience of being laid up for several day*. After learning that my sister had an in­ surance policy that covered personal injury, I decided to file a suit against her. My sister is furious. She insists that 1 have disgraced the family because "relatives do not sue relative*." Now. 1 am considered both the villain and the victim, and my sister is no longer speaking to me. 1 feel 1 had just cause to file that claim. My sister, however, doesn't believe that her dog did "ail that much damage." Meanwhile, the dog is still permitted to run free around her home. Was I wrong to sue her? Both my sister and 1 are quite bitter about this. I hope, however, that we can resolve the problem after reading your response in the paper. — On the Mend in Cleveland Dear Cleveland: Several things got off track from the very beginning. First, when your sister's dog injured you. she should have told you that she had personal injury insurance and notified the insurance earner. Second, you should have informed your sister that you felt entitled to compensation instead of surprising her with a lawsuit. As 1 see it. there is plenty of blame to go around. Since you both are al fault. I suggest that you meet each other halfway and put this thmg behind you — and the sooner the better. The longer the rift continues, the harder it will be io mend. On cross-dressing Dear Ann Landers: I feel compelled to respond to the letter from "Confused in New Jersey." the woman who was shocked when she saw her boyfriend sitting on a bar stool dressed as a woman. I am a marriage. family and child counselor with brood experience in that field of gender confusion. So little is known about this com­ plex disorder that I would like to help clarify some of the more prevalent concerns. It is imperative that "Confused" has a clear understanding of her boyfriend's cross­ dressing behavior. Ye*, the majority of cross­ dresser* are male and heterosexual, but this is a far cry from a "bob^y”. as you suggested. Ann. Although i« n^y, be enjoyable for the cross-dresser, it still poses a dilemma because of society's prejudice. As of this date, there is no way to turn this proclivity around or get rid of it. It is very important for the public to know that cross-dressing is not a hobby, nor is it a matte- of dioice. It is a condition that usually hepns in early childhood and endures throughout the life span. Great understanding is required by the spouse. I have worked with many cross-dressers over the years, and 1 remain hopeful that ac­ ceptance will continue to grow as awareness increases. — Fresno, Calif. Dear Fresno: Thanks for your comment that cross-dressing is "not a choice but a con­ dition. " Your letter will surely help make life easier for many cross-dressers who are strug­ gling for understanding and acceptance. Death row donors? Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter urging readers to become < rgan donors. I'm certain many convict* on d> sth row have eyes, kidneys, lungs and a he in thai could help alleviate the critical shortage. These con­ vict* have taken from society, xnd it should be mandatory that they give sor.iething back. When transplantable organs are healthy at the time of death, there should be no charge for the organs. Prisoners or their families should not reap any financial benefits from this procedure. Do you agree that this is a good idea. Ann? Venice. Fla Dear Venice: About 40 states now have the death penalty. There are four methods of ex- or call TDD call relay services 1-80(^649-3777 NORTH CITY LIMITS COUNTRY CLUB LEGAL NOTICE COUNTRY CLUB PROPOSED VACATION RIVERSIDE CEMETERY PUBLIC NOTICE Dot* Jun* 2. 1995 F*rmlt No. MI0054429 AIko-Hatting* Building Prod Th* AAldUgon D*portm*nt ot Natural R**ourc*« propo*** to i**u* a naw discharg* p*rmit to Ahco Bvikfcng Product*. Incorporated 3101 Poplorwood Court. Rotoigh. North Carolina 27604 lor a facility locotod at Haating* Building Product*. 429 South Mkhigon Av*nu*. Hasting*. Michigan 49056. Th* applicant i« *ngog*d in a groundwot*r r*m*d>o tian involving organic ch*fnxoi» Th* applicant propot** io ditchorg* tr*at*d groundwof*r to Fall Cra*k. in S*ct.on 17. T3N. MW. Barry County. Comm*nt« or obj*ct>ont to th* droit p*rmi* r*c**v*d by July 5. 1995, will b* con*id*r*d in th* final d*ci*ton to i**u* th* permit Person* desiring mior motion regarding th* droit permit, proc*dur*« lor commenting, or requesting a hearing, should contact Micho*l L Bitondo. Perm.tt Sec­ tion. Surface Water Qualify Division. Deportment of Natural Resources. P.O. Box 30273. Laming. Michigan 48909. telephone (517) 335 3303. Copto* of the public notice ond draft permit may b* obtained of th* Surface Wat*r Quality Division Plainwell District Office located o' 621 North 10th Street. P.O. Box 355. Plainwell. Michigan 49060 telephone (616)685-9886 (6/R) ecution — lethal injection, electrocution, firing squad and hanging. Organs are not suitable for transplantation after electrocution because they are literally cooked. They cannot be used after lethal inject ton because they are permeated with chemicals. Ncr are they usable after a firing squad because there may be holes in vital areas. Also, in the case of both a firing squad and a hanging, the organs could not be harvested in time to be usable. The alternative would be to harvest the organs immediately BEFORE the inmate is scheduled to die — thereby killing the inmate by removing the organs, which is against the law. Even if the laws were changed to permit this procedure, the process of harvesting the organs would force die doctor to become the executioner. For most doctors, this would not be an ethically acceptable alternative. Financing ‘circus’ Dear Ann Landers: 1 am getting a divorce after 20 years of marriage. Our daughter. "Kelly." has just informed us that she is pregnant and wants to gel married rather than go to college. I have moved to another city and have not been involved in the wedding plans. My wife told me the wedding will take place after the baby is born and Kelly gets her figure back. 1 have also been informed that this wedding won't be a small, intimate affair and that they are having trouble finding a place large enough to accommodate their guest list. This circus now requires two guest list* — one for those who can fit into the church (about 350 people) and another for those who will be invited to the reception (almost 500 people). The message I get from my daughter is that guests equal gifts. Kelly is angry with me for leaving her mother. The only time we talk is when 1 call her. Frankly, I resent being asked to finance these mob scenes. J have many outstanding debts and very little savings. My wife wants Kelly to have a beautiful wedding. I say she should get married before the baby is bom or have a small wedding after the birth. I am embarrassed by this lack of consideration for the sacredness of the wed­ ding tradition. I say Kelly lost the privilege of a formal wedding when she got pregnant out of wedlock. I love my daughter, and I'm not sure if I've become unreasonable about this. I need an un­ biased opinion. - Confined in Cleveland Dear Cleveland: Maybe I'm square, but it seems odd to me that a pregnant bride-to-be wouId want to postpone her wedding until she has the baby and gets her figure back. The central issue here, however, teems not to be tastelessness, but money. Simply tell Kelly that you will give her a set amount and she can plan the festivities around that figure. Forget to save tome of your favorite Ann Landen columns? ‘ Nuggets and Doozies '" is the answer. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers, P. O. Bax 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.25.) Copyright 1995 Creator* Syndicate, lac. -------------------------------------------- ------ ------------------ f Lake Odessa NEWS \------ -- --------------------------------------- —.............. .....-........----------- ------------------ ------- Lakewood students have their last full week of school this week but must go back Monday for a half-day session. St. Edward's Catholic Church is hosting a health care fair Saturday and Sunday. Lakewood Community Ambulance volunteers are holding a public dinner Sun­ day. June 11. at Cunningham's Acre. Monday. June 12, is voting day for lhe school election, with one less candidate than the 'Himber of spots to be filled. There also wiii be two millage questions. The Chamber of Commerce will bold its monthly luncheon meeting Tuesday. June □, at Bob's Restaurant on M-50. The summer reading program begins next week Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. al the library. All is ready with a circus theme. The librarians and volunteers have decorated the entire library with Big Top items. The display case and the top shelves are decorated with part of the vast coUection of clowns loaned by Marilyn Leslie, one of the staff. The community calendar scales that June 15 will have the earliest sunrise of 1995------ at 6:01 a.m. A coming birthday not on the community calendar is that of Clare Puffpaff, who will turn 103. She resides at the home of her daughter. Dora Healy. Her date is June 28. R?gma Mason, a member of Ionia County MARSP, was in town last week Thursday to have lunch with one of her friend*. She en­ joyed seeing where some of her fellow members lived and seeing the landmarks of the village and the new housing. Al the restaurant, she was surprised to see ocher Belding residenu who had come shopp­ ing for quilt materials at Katie's Stitch *N Stuf. They advised her that since she was in town she must see that unique store. Many former residenu were in town on lhe weekend to attend the open house and con­ secration service at Central United Methodist. Among them were Pam (Johnson) and Dan Schunk of Niles, with their two sons, the Doug Lawsons and son Jay of Jackson. Karen Morse and children of Richland. Kathy (Reiser) and Tim Warren and girls of Delton, the Rev. Keich and Judy Laidkr of Montague, the Rev. Bill and Jan Hertel of Delton, the Rev. Charles and Ruth Richards of Col­ dwater. Ellen Leigh of Grand Ledge. The open house for Central Church's gala weekend Saturday began with registration in Fellowship Hall with guests receiving a printed folder listng ten stations to visit and view. They included the first room with an ar­ ray of wedding pictures ranging from the Gilliland-Demeray wedding of 1937 with 16 attendants to those as new as 1990*. A bulletin board had mounted pictures of the church over the years and an ongoing video of the building project, which began last August. Ocher stops were a wall display of choirs from 1939 to the present. Sunday School piccures. the new elevator, the nursery redone in the early 1980*. the lounge rebuilt in 1990. the vestibule display of former pastors with updates on their whereabouts, the sanctuary with its new paint, a display of Kover items, including the contract for this Ft. Wayne church decorator to do fresco painting (possibly 1904) with no added charge for a canvas of "The Ascension," and the new rooms in Fellowship Hall on the second floor with early history items. Refreshments were served in the hall. On Sunday morning the church was well filled for the consecreation service. A letter was read from Bishop Donald Ott and greetings from former pastors. Presentations were made to the church of an original draw­ ing by Trevor Bosworth of the new facade with prints going to the committee members and pastor. Robin Barnett was chairman of the Consecration Committee and her members were Michael Rohrbacher. Alan Goodemooc. Mary Runyan and L. LeRoy Benson. Three choirs sang. The chancel choir was accompanied on flute by Shari (Peacock) Noyce. The service was followed by a plann­ ed meal Guests lingered to view the many displays that will remain for another week. The Rev. Edward Perkins, district superinten­ dent of Lansing district, brought the sermon, which was in keeping with the theme of the weekend "To God Be The Glory." The closed block of First Street opened to traffic last week Thursday. The surface had a peculiar appearance with its many circles of concrete, where borings were made for ineeruon of the bacteria, which were to consume me petroieum-noaieo sou. snreaaeo oarx nas been unloaded next to the cobblestone building, likely in an attempt to restore the site to its appearance before lhe digging began. Work is proceeding on the Thompson In­ terior Services building, which formerly housed Lake Odessa TV and Appliance Store. Brown brick has been applied below the win­ dows. The store is open for business. Next door. His *n Hers barbershop got its yearly coat of redwood stain, (or is it cedar?) On M-50. excavation has been made for a foun­ dation for an extension of the old waterworks building, which now houses the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. Center Stage Dance Academy at Woodland had its annual recital Saturday evening at Cen­ tral Auditorium at Hastings. Lake Odessa residents by the hundreds attended to see the performances by the score* of young dancers. The William Eckstrams have returned from a wninwinu tnp to Enguna, r rance, SwHzertind and Italy. Pompeii, with ita ruiaa. waa on their roue. The Lake Odesaa chapter. No. 313. O.E.S.. will host its annual Friendship Nt»hl Friday. June 9 at 7:30 in the Temple rooms. The Bird Man from Rtchland will preaenl a program on birds and wildlife. Tim is open to the public. Arbutus Chspter No. 43 of Lim­ ing will be the special guest group. The Canon City Gazette carried an item about the graduation of Michael Wickerham. His parents are David and Barbara Wickertiam of Woodland. Michael graduated from CC-C High School in 19*1. He was one of II recipiom of the Maize and Blue Distingutshed Scholarship Award. Tim is the most prestigious awards given by the Univer­ sity of Michigan for exemplary academic per­ formance and aervice to the university and lhe community. He received a bachelor of arts degree in economics. He and his wife. Lisa, live in Haslett. Cyclamen Chapter f94 ot Lowell win have its Friendship Night Saturday. June 10. Local members and friends are invited to attend. Chapter No. 315 will hold ita regular meeting on Tuesday. June 13. On Wednesday. June 14, the First Con­ gregational Church will hold a supper to honor Edsel Sodden from the Honduras Con­ gregational Mission at SanPedro Sula in Hon­ duras Mr. Bodden will be speaking about his work there. The Women’s Fellowsliip of the Congrega­ tional Church win have held its monthly meeting a week early on June 7 became ot coming events. On Wednesday. June 14. members will attend Ladies* Day at the Gull Lake Bible Conference near Richland. The Grand Rapids Press listed on Saturday the engagement of Teresa Marie Lind to Jef­ frey Fernandez of Kentwood. Teresa is the granddaughter of Russell and Betty Lind ot Woodland. Jeff is the son of Jorge Fernandez and wife of Hol land Teresa ’parents are Mar­ ti Lind of Clarksville. David Lind and wife, also of Clarksville. She Is a Lakewood graduate and a student al Grand Valley Stale University. Jeff is a graduate of West Ottawa High School. A December wedding is being pienned The semi-annual Red Crocs bloodmobite was at Fellowship Hall Monday for the gathering of blood donations from both veteran donors and novice*. The Westerner, alumni publication of Western Michigan University, lists among its deaths some local ladies: Vesta Born, teachers* certificate, 1923: Mamie Sutherland. TC 1924, Evelyn McCartney B.S. 1943; and Anne Marie Stadel, BX 72. AU these deaths occurred in 1994. On a lighter note, one of the WMU professors was pictured with Thn Allen of the "Home Im­ provement show." who earned a bachelor’s degree in 1976 and his wife, Laura, BA 1978. Children and staff of East and West Elementary school hosted community volunteers who had helped during the year Monday noon at an appreciation picnic held in the East El library in the Annex building. Cheryl Normington of Denver. Colo., came a week ago to visit her mother and aunt, Edna George and Laura Allen. Together they went to the Normington cottage at Mamwee. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 8, 1995 — Page 9 Sarah Matson receives local non-instructional scholarship Thomapple Kellogg High School senior Sarah Matson will get a little relief from col­ lege tuition this fall. Maison is lhe daughter of Mark and Joyce Matson Matson, who lives in Rutland Township, has been awarded a $300 scholarship by the Thomapple Non-instructional Association. The scholarship is awarded annually to students who will attend a two-year trade school or technical program. By presenting the award, the Thomapple Non-Instruct tonal Association hopes to show how important careers in the technical field are to today’s society. Matson has been a member of the cross country and track teams and maintains a 3.2 grade point average. She will attend Baker College in the fall to become a physical therapy assistant. byjoyct F. Wembrecht We recently received an eaaay written by H. Paul Benham, a 1943 graduate from Haatinp HighSchool The eaaay waa titled "Random Reflections About My Boyhood Chum. Gordon Finnic " . "Gordon Finnic was boot the second of the four children of Dr Raymond and Jean McKntght Finnic. His sisters were JoAnne. Barbara and Linda. Dr Raymond G. Finnic was bom tn Caseville. Ky.. on March 22, 1898. lhe son of Robert and Virginia Griffin Finnic He had one younger brother. Gordon, who was killed in an automobile accident al age 21 and one sister Robbie. He grew up in Paducah. Ky.. attending school there. Hu Kentucky accent and man­ ner of speaking were not lost, although he at­ tended lhe University of Michigan, graduating from the medical school there in 1924. He in­ terned m Philadelphia General Hospital In 1926. he came lo the Woodland and Sun­ field areas and began his practice in that area working out of an immaculate office located in the building where the Woodland Lions Den is now. Many people boot in the neat nine yean after Dr. Finnic arrived in Woodland can make the statement. "Dr. Finnic delivered me." Many of these deliveries were home deliveries in those times. He look care of the usual illness, cuts and wounds, set broken limbs, lanced boils and carbuncles and even did minor surgery, such as tonsillectomies, in that immaculate office. On Jan. 1. 1927, Raymond Finnic married Jean McKnight of Hastings. An account of the wedding tells that the couple were married al the Presbyterian Church of Hastings by the Res . L. Sharpe. Jean wore a while velvet dress with a tulle veil held in place with -ring- blossoms Bridal attendants were Edith Tyden. Kathryn Clarke. Doriada Baker and Robbie Finnic Dr. Kenith McIntyre was Dr Fmjwt'i beat man Jean McKnight. bom on Feb. 27. 1930, in Maywood. 111 . was the daughter of Joe and Anna Munro McKnight and was one of sis children She came to Hastings with her parents in 1906. She attended Hastings Schools, graduating ia 1921 from Hastings High School. She wended Ward Belmont Women's College m Nashville. Tenn., and lhe University of Wisconsin and graduate rl from Ypsilanti Teachers' College. She taught school for one year. Her father. Joseph McKnight was superintendent of International Lock an* Seal Company ar« when CnnanMaMd Press «m organised he became supennleolem of that company and served as vice president and fac­ tory manger of the factory When n became E.W. Bliss, he continued with that company in an executive position. UoAnne (1927) and Gordon (Jan. 15. 1932) were bom while the family lived in Woodland Barbara (1938) was bom after the move lo Eastings Linda (1944) was bora in Louisville while the doctor was in military service. Dr. Raymond Finnie moved to Hastings in 1935. buying the home of Dr Woodburn on South Jefferson Street. He continued to prac­ tice here until World War 11 changed things. He joined the U.S. Army Air Force. He was a flight surgeon al Bowman Army Base, in Louisville. Ky . and then in Shanghai. China. Gordon Finnie M.D. Become well Informed...read The BANNER...Every Weekl Joe McKnight, holding the hand of grandson Gordon Finnie. He sold the Hastings practice to Dr. Clark. When his service period ended, he returned to Hastings and went into practice with Dr. Everr'.l Phelps on West Walnut Street. Meanwhile the family was growing up. at­ tending Hastings Schools Gordon Finnic graduated from high school in 1950. He had been very involved in athletics during his school years. He was a good student and did his undergraduate work at the University of Kentucky. He married Joan Hess on March 31. 1956. They had four children. Gordon Jr.. Kathy. Kimberly and Tom. He earned his medical degree at the Univer­ sity of Michigan's School of Medicine, graduating in June of 1958. He interned at Blodgett .Memorial Hospital in Grand Rapids in 1958 and 1959. He was then a resident in general surgery there from 1959 until he came to Hastings to practice. li- 1963. Gordon entered practice with Dr. Raymood Finnie and Dr. Everett Phelps and continued there until his untimely death on Ju­ ly 5. 1970. a victim of Hodgkin's Disease. Dr. Raymond Finnic died on Dec. 1. 1978. Jean Finnie continued to live in Hastings until her death at <e 91 on Feb 28. >994.* H. Paul Benham shares the following memories of Gordon Finnie. writing: “Feb. 23. 1994. Random reflections about my boyhood chum. Gordon Finnic. “Now that I have a few moments to slop and think about those days. 1 guess I'd like my offspring to share those moments. Why not Gordon's? “My earliest memories about Gord date to around 1937. My parents moved to the apart­ ment house directly north of the Finnie home and office on Jefferson Street, probably 230 or 235 S. Jefferson. I was 10. 1 expect Gordon was 8. Jean Finme and Elsie Benham had to put a great deal of faith in our wanderings I 'm sure. “We walked to school together and some times JoAnne walked along with us Those were the pre-bike days and traffic was at a minimum. Hastings had two stop lights as I remember. “Our Saturdays were spent collecting new papers and selling them at Vandland's junk yard over on South Michigan Avenue Collec­ ting ten cents worth each was a day's work, the price of the nvjinee at the Strand double feature. Our favories were Hopalong Cassidy. The serial was Buck Rogers or Tarzan. Also. Wiley Post usually had a short human interest story We rarely had the funds for popcorn “I’m sure that our parents were having dif­ ficulty making ends meet, but we were never aware of the problems of the Great Depression. “Our winters were spent trudging to Sand Hill on South Broadway. When the snow was right, halt of the Fourth Ward group were in attendance. The closest place for those winter activities, however, was Roush's Pond. There probably wasn't a better skating spot in Michigan. The high banks on lhe sides gave wind protection on three sides. Mr. Roush had a room in his store for skate changing. With a friendly hand to all and a spot to warm your hands, what more could be asked? I ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TOBE HELD JUNE 12, 1995 Raymond G. Finnie, M.D. and Gor­ don Finnie, M.D. remember standing in the snow on the rink edge with sore ankles. 1 was probably hoping not tb be sc let.cd fort The next 'Crack the Whip ' "Saturdays we sometimes crossed the Thornapple River on the C.K.&S. Railroad bridge on the north shore. Wc then dropped over the safe down to the bank and folio-wed the old Indian Trail up to Grandma Reynolds house on the end of Mill Street. In the spring, the river was wild and flooded. Lots of sucker nets were polled out in the best spots. We fought off a lot of 'wild Indians' along those trails. “The Bush family lived across from Grand­ ma There was always something going on around their house The world’s highest sw­ ing. caves, tree houses, with Frank s older brothers John and Bill leading the way. “It is difficult to set down these ramblings without recalling Gordon's and my secret hideout. In lhe center of the block encompass­ ed by South Jefferson. Center. South Church and Court streets there were the remains of the old livery stables, pressed into service by Universal Garage. The remotest building ex­ tended from Court Street to the fence of Smith's garden on Center Street The end next to the fence had a long vertia I siding board with a hinge attached to the t< p. This secret door provided rapid entry into a fascinating world of make believe. “There, standing in the dim light provided by light shafts streaking down from the knot holes and cracks in the old boards, stood a half block long row of ancient used automobiles The vestige of bygone days of the teens and 1920s. probably trade in for Henry's new Model Ts. Wooden spoked wheels, brass lights, running boards with wheel wells, all helped provide a world of cops and robbers chases racing through our imaginations. “How quick life moves on. never to be recaptured except through reflections of those youthful highlights. The summers of 1937 and 1938 were great and are unredeemable. Other reflections are summer softball leagues in the city parks, a barnstorming ride in 1934 (I could find the farmer's field yet). Memorial Day Parades, the Barry County Fair in 1938 and supper al the Townsend Club. “My only regret is not being able to share again with my friend Gordon Finnie — at least not at this moment. Sources: H Paul Benham s story: Hastings Banner Archives: Scrapbooks kepi by Flora Sackett R N. of Hastings and Vera Geiger of Woodland made available to us by their families. Barry County Vital Statistics Records. Agnes Hollister and Joan Hess Fin­ nic: Barry County History 1985: The History of Woodland. Michigan. 1837-1987. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual Election of the school dfotrtctwB ba held on Mondev Juns ia 1995. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK M THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK PI THE EVENING. At the annual school election there wB be elected two (2) members to foe board of education at foe dto foct for Ml terms of four (4) years endtog in 1999. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: Kimberly A Alderson David C. Anderson Donald A Myers Brenda Tsegardfo TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the Htowing praposiions wH be submitted to the vote of the electors al the annual election I. BONDING PROPOSITION ShM Hastings Area School System. Barry and Cafooun Counties. Michigan. borrow the sum of not to exceed Fourteen MBon Ntoe Hundred Bghty-Rve Thousand Dotare ($14,985,000) and issue ts general cbigMton unHmked tax bonds therefor, for foe purpose of oreUfog. furnishing and equipping an addnon or adocons to. anoror paniaty remooesng ano partway re-equppmg, exist­ ing school tecMas, in pert for technology systems; and developing and ImproMng the sees? Il MIXAGE PROPOSITION Shal the ImtaBon on lhe amount of taxes which may be aseessed against al property In Hastings Area School Systems, Barry and Catroun Gourdes. Michigan, bo Increased by .59 ml ($059 on each $1,800.00) on taxable valuation for the year 1986 to prwtoe addfoonai finds for enhance­ ment of operating revenue to be used to operate and maHato foe proposed now addtons and rsnorehons; the estimate of the revenue ths school dMricl w« coNect I the mflsgs Is approved and levied in foe 1996 calendar year is approximately $15X336.00 from local property taxes authorized herein? ill. BONDMG PROPOSITION Shan foe Hasttogs Area School System, Barry and Cafooun Counties. Michigan, borrow foe sum ot not to exceed Sbt MBton Seven Htmdred Fifty- Rve Thousand Doners ($6,755,000) and iseue Is general obligation unlmAsd tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of eroding, furnishing and equip­ ping a now elementary school, together with playgrounds: acquiring and instaBng technology-, and developing and improving the site? PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGA­ TION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECMCTNO.1 Voting Place. Hastings Middle School Gymnasium, 232 W. Grand St, Hastings. Michigan PRECMCT NO. 2 vang race rieasani view tiemerxary acnooi Al Kbool Mckn who art rtgHarod wth M tty or lowmhlp dak al M c«y or towmhip In whfcti My raado ari dgHh lo row al Ha aioctlon. I. Su»an WnJaCar. Traaatnr of Barry Carty. McNgan. haraby enrtify Ml a* of May 3, 1995. tfw racorta of «8a ofca McaMMt tha total of at wtad Inrraam orar and abow da lai knMon oatablahad by M ConaUudon of MUiigan. In any local unaa of govammart adsdlng M taut* property kxaud bi Haadnga Ana Scfiool SySom. Barry and Catoun Countaa, MkHgan. la aa Wtowi 1995-1999 911 System 8652 mBs 1995-1998 911 System 25 mBs 25 mBs 1995-2004 Comm on Aging By Barry County: Charton Park 25 mBs 1995-1996 Urttnaed Tax Pledge Ct House Ren By Asayrte Township None By BaHmoro Township: None 1.7503 mBs 1995-1996 .5 25 25 5 mBs mHs mBs mils 1995-1996 1995-1996 1595-1996 1995-1996 Are Cemetery Roads .76 25 1.00 mBs mBs mle 1995-1996 1995-1996 1995-1996 By Irving Township ArWAmb 13 mBs 1995-1996 By Johnston Townetvp Fire Roads 1.00 mBs .4275 mBs 1995-1998 1995-1998 By Maple Grove Township: ArWArrb PutnamUb Fira Cemetery 1.00 5 2 00 mBs mBs mBs 1995 1995-1999 1995-2000 By Carton Township Fire By Castleton Township: Fire Ambulance Fire Inc Putnam Library By Hope Township By Woodtond Township Planning a weekend garage sale? Plan on advertising it in the BANNER! It Pays!!! Ray and Jear. Finnie. 1995-1997 284657 By foe School District Daw May 3.1W5 Suaan vandoCar. Traaeuror, Barry County I. Ann Rooonbawn Potradoan. Troaainr of Catkui C-xty. McNgan. hereby cart«y Ml aa d May 10. 19S5. the roconle of He o*w indkaW Mt the total of af »ded rcreeeoe over and abon the tai knlaaon eawMehed by the ConaiutDn of Mctkgan. In any locel irta of goMrnmod enacting the taaabk property located n Haatngs Area School Syerem. Barry and CaMun Counoee. Michigan, b aa Mow: By Caaioun County Jail Debt 1.0000 1»4Taiee By M School Otafod Date May 10.1995 18.00 MH 1905 Ann Roeenbeum Petndeen, Treeaurer. Calhoun County Thu Notice la gNen by order of the Board of Education Ray A. Rose, Secretary, Board of Education �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 8, 1995 Recycling to help area 4-H day camps LEGAL NOTICES: SHORT FORCCLOSUM NOT1CI BARRY COUNTY SHORT FORtCLOSURC NODCf (AN Cotstrtlee) MORTGAGE SALE — Default hot boon mod© In the conditions of a mortgog© modo by: Foul F. Ger bo*i ond Cynthia E. Gorboti to M<higon National Bank, a Notionof Bonking Association. Mortgog©©. dated Juno 19. 1991. and tocorded on June 26. 1991. in Libor 518. on pogo 652. Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by soid mortgage to Norwest Mortgage. Inc., by on assignment doted Sept. 30. 1994. ond recorded on April 3. 1999, in Liber 637. on Page 677. Sorry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date thereof the sum of Ninety Six Thousand Six Hundred Twelve ond 41/100 Dollars (896.612.41) including interest at 9.625% per ovxxn Under the power of sale contained in satd mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond pro vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wilt bo foreclosed by a solo of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, at 2:00 p.m. on Juno 22. 1995. Said promises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Sorry County. Michigan, ond ore described as: Beginning ot the center of Section 15. Town 3 North Range 10 West; thence South 0 degrees 2u minutes 40 seconds East of the North and South 1 /4 of sotd Section 967.55 feet; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 57 seconds West 441.64 foot; thence North 0 degrees 25 minutes 50 seconds West 987.55 feet of the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 57 seconds East on said East ond West 1/4 line 441.40 foot to lhe Place of Beginning. Together with the Right of Ingress and Egress over a 66 foot wad© strip of land The Center line being described as follows; Commencing at the South I /4 post of Section 15. Town 3 North. Rango 10 West: thence North 90 degress 00 minutes west of the South sec­ tion Line 331.59 feel to the ploce of beginning of sold Easement, thence the Center Line of soid easement runs North 0 degrees 26 minutes 03 seconds West 660.0 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes West 226 52 foot thence North 48 degrees 33 minutes 24 seconds East 148.77 feet; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 57 seconds West 444.78 feet to the Point of Ending of soid MORTGAGE SALE — Default hos boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage modo by CARL D. MEHER AND DANA JO MEHER. husband and wife to RRST MORTGAGE AMERICA mortgagee, doted 2-27-92. and recorded on 3-4-95 in Libor 536. on page 480. Barry County Records. Michigan, ond ass^nod by said Mortgagee to MMJEST FINANC ING CORP , by on assignment dofod the 2-77-92 and recorded on 3 6-92 in Liber 537 on poge 28 in Barry County Records and assigned by soid assignee to H.L. MILLER IRA. CFNB. TRUSTEE by an assignment doted 2-27-92, ond recorded on 3-17-92 in Libor 537. on pogo 730. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of Nine Thou­ sand Eight Hundred ond Sixty Eight 52/100 Dollars ($9,866.52). including interest at 16.500 % per annum. Under the power of sole contained In said mor­ tgage ond the statute In such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgage promisos, or some port of them, at public vendue, ot the Borry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, ot 2 00 o dock p.m. on July 6. 1995. Said promises ore situated m Township of Castleton Borry County. Michigan, ond ore described as: A PARCH IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWNS 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. DESCRIBED AS BEGINNR4G AT A PONT IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY THAT IS 809 5 FEET EAST OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 36. THENCE NORTH 225 FEET THENCE WEST 146 FEET. THENCE NORTH TO MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID RAM.WAY TO A POINT DUE NORTH OF A POINT 934 5 FEET EAST OF THE CENTER OF SAK> SECTION 36. THENCE SOUTH TO THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 36. THENCE WEST 125 FELT TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 19480. 600.3341a. in which cose the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sole. Dated May 16. 1995 H.L. MILLER, IRA CFNB TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee Michael M. Grand 31731 Northwestern Hwy. Ste 264W Farmington Hilfs. MU 48334 (6/22) The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date ot such sole unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dose of such safe Dated Moy 2. 1995 Norwest Mortgage, Inc.. Mortgagee 8ORNSTEIN AND SCHNEIDERMAN. P.C.. Attorneys 17117 W. Nino Mile Rd.. Ste. 1040 Southfield. Ml 48075 (6'8) — NOTICE — CARLTON TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget for Carlton Township for 1995-96 fiscal year will be sub­ mitted for consideration at public hearing. The proposed budget is available for inspection at the Township Hail at 85 Welcome Road. Hastings, Ml on Monday, June 12 between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The public hearing will be held Tuesday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the public hearing a special township board meeting will be held to consider adop ten of the 1995-96 fiscal budget. Phone 945-5990. Wilma Daniels Carlton Twp. Clerk THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS MEETING. The smorgasbord cooks pictured ere (from left, back row) Kim Darby. Darlene Pickard, and (from left, front) from the Red Cross Board of Directors Ardle Baum, and Yvonne Allen, Mary Lou Davis and Arlene Stanton from the Welcome Comers Church. BOY, Jack Henry Dakin, bora April 24. 1993 SS 2:19 p.m. as Bronson Methodist Hospital In David and Carrie (Hoffman) Dakin at Kalamazoo, weighing 8 Its., 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. Jack Henry was welcomed home by brothers Alex and Chad. Grandparent* are Jack and Suzanne Green and David and Lola Dakin all of Hastings. Other members of the Red Cross Board helping out were (standing, from left) Foss Whl'e, Annellese Brown, Mary Fisher, Betty Heldt, Karen Despres, Ev Manshum, (squatting) Mike Runer (Annellese Brown's son), Steve Radant and Dave White. Not pictured, but also on hand to help were Jackie and Gary Begg, Sandy and Terry Miller, Trudy Henry and Nell Braendle. The recent Welcome Comers benefit smorgasbord was hailed as a huge success by the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross. A total of $890 was collected from the fund­ raiser. Karen Dcpres. director of the local Red Cross, said. ‘These ladies definitely are some of the county's best cooks and there is no way I can exp ess how touch 1 appreciate ail of their hard work. "1 did spend some time working with them on the preparation of this meal and they are every bit as nice as they are talented in the kit­ chen.'* she added. “They chat, they joke, they have a good time and at ’he same tune they are preparing enough food to feed about 200 people." Despres said that 195 people were served al the meal. (NEWS ] of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY <_____ J NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 12,1995 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 12,1995. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 6 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the annual school election there will be elected two (2) members to the board of education of the district for full terms of four (4) years ending in 1999. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: WILBUR GLENN JOHN W. WELLS THE VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place; Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Sally A. Adams Secretary, Board of Education GIRL, Collyn Elizabeth, bom at Blodgea Memorial Hospital on May 23 al 7:14 p.m lo Gregg and Jennifer Shaeffer. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs . and 21 U inches long. Proud grandperenu are Tim and Jackie King of Hastings and Bob and Kay Shaeffer, also of Hastings. BOY, Michael Scott, bora May 29. 1995 to Scott and Alice Redman. 5 fee.. 12 ozs and I8tt inches long. Smorgasbord raises $8S0 for Red Cross Call 945-9554 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION A paper drive wil be held June 8-12 al lhe Plumb’s grocery aiore parking lol in Hastings. The drive will include newspaper, packaging from ceereal bores, office paper, envelopes, any type ot paper except corrugated and glossy. All funds wifi be used lo benfii youths allending lhe 4-H Hispanic Day Campe. The day camps will be held Aug. 2-4 ■ the Middleville United Methodist Church; Aug. 9-11 al the Thomapple Ans Council Buildings In Fish Hatchery Park In Hastings; Aug. 16-18 al the Barry Township Hall, Delion; and Aug. 21-23 at the Country Chapel United Methodist Church. Dowling. Call the Cooperative Extension Service al 948-4862 for more information about lhe recycling fund-raiser orthe Hispanic day camps. The drive will begin lale tonight and eand early Monday, June 12. LEGAL SHORT FORSCLOSURS NOTICK (Al Cowtloa) MORTGAGE SALE — D©foult has boon mod© to th© conditions ot o mortgog© mod© by Claorviaw Proportias toe. (Currant owner). James L. Bower, nusoonc ana rrancy c. oower, wit© (original owners) to Exchange Mortgage Company a cor­ poration organized ond exteftog under the laws ot the State of Michigan Mortgagee, dated September 30. 1986. ond recorded on October 7. 1986 to Liber 440. on poge{t) 961. Barry County Records. Michigan, ond ossigned by told Mortgage to Chose Manhattan Mortgage Corporation f/k/o Chose Home Mortgage Corporation by mesne asslgnmentfs) dated June 1. 1993. and recorded on October 15. 1993 to Uber 585. on poge 949. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-six Thousand Six Hundred Nine-Two and 80/100 Dollars (146,692.00). including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given thot soid mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public v©ndu© at the Barry County Court House. Michigan, ot 2:00 ©dock p.m. on Thursday July 13. 1995. Soid premises are situated to the Township ot Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described os: Port of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16. T2N. R8W described os: commencing ot the Northeast comer ot the Northeast 1/4 ot the Northwest 1/4 of soid Section 16. thence East 16 1/2 rods to the East side of Highway M-37 thence East 48 rods for the place ot beginning, thence South 264 feet, thence East 490 East, thence North 264 feet, thence West 490 feet to the ploce ot beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote ot such sole, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CI 600.3241a. in which cose rhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. Doted Moy 30. 1995 Chose Manhattan Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgagee Shapiro ond AH Attorneys 700 E Big Beaver Road. Suite E Tray. Mach,gon 48083 (313)669-1805 (6/29 The fountain area on the Barry County Courthouse lawn wil be blooming with pink begonias and other plants this summer, thanks to the efforts of the Thomapple Garden Club. Helping with the planting wore (from left) Jean Hammond. Meredith Gibert, Joyce Towne, Phyllis Olmsted and Gen Hal. Club members also recently filled the urns on the courthouse steps with flowers and County Commissioner Sandy James caked them a "welcome sight* at a recent County Board meeting. As always, the Thomapple Garden Club also has planted beautiful flowers at Ash hatchery Park and at the Hastings Public Ubrary One dub member. Monica Rappoport is planting an herb garden at Historic Chariton Park Village this year NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF ENGLEWOOD DRIVE Notice Is hereby given thst the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing In the City Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, June 12. 1995 at 7:30 p.m. to hear objections or comments on the vacation of the following: Englewood Drive between Lincoln Street and Charles Street. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, or call TOO call relay service 1-800649-C777. A map of said street Is shown below: Sharon Vickery City Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 8, 1995 — Page 11 Hastings choir brings home awards from Florida trip A recent trip io Florida wasn't all play for the Hastings High School choir* Of course, choir member* did have a great time, hut they also worked hard and brought home awards for their efforts Awards included second place in the con* cert choir division and second place in the show choir division, a superior rating plaque for the concert choir and an excellent rating for the show choir, and a plaque of appreciation for singing at Epcot Center during Disney Magic Musk Day* Their trophies are on display in the show* cases outside the Hastings band room at the high school Plans for the trip began in lhe winter of 1993. To help pay their way to the Sun­ shine State', choir members washed cars, collected bottles, held sales, rock-a-thons. walk-a-tbons and put themselves up for hire by tackling a vanety of chore*. Every chap­ eron and student had to raise $609. The group chartered a bus to Chicago and then flew to Orlando. One of lhe first stops in Florida was the Kennedy Space Center and then a visit to Cocoa Beach where they spent lots of money at Ron John's Surf shop A rowdy, raucous dinner show at Wild Bill's was on the agenda, too, and Hastings own Patty Woods, one of the chaperone*, got called to the stage for an impromptu performance, said choir director Patti LaJoye "She was paired with an elderly Australian gentleman and a Japanese tourist with very little English skills." LaJoye said. "The show was hilariously funny and we all left stuffed to the gills with lots of pictures, souvenirs and stories to tell." "Right before the show was when our un­ fortunate experience with the fatal car acci­ dent occurred. I kept telling the students the angels were watching over us." she said. "We were only about one minute behind an awful accident which held us up for over an hour on the highway as we watched heli­ copters and emergency personnel whiz by." The following day. the group had a pool­ side breakfast before traveling to Epcot for a morning performance at the International Pavilion and ’hen to Valencia College for the evening Reflection's performance. Bands and choirs from all over the nation and Canada performed at the music festival. "Or Judges hailed from North Carolina State. Florida State, and Kansas State Uni­ versity. The 80-member choir from Hastings represented about half of each of the three choir* (concert. Varsity Singers and chorus) in the high school program." Hasting* performed for about 30 minutes on stage, singing "A Single Flower Showing the trophies and plaques Hastings High choirs brought home from Florida are students (front, from left) Faith Davis, holding the show choir plaque for excellent performance. Tangie Shriver, holding lhe concert choir plaque for superior performance; (back) James Ramirez and Stacy Workman, holding the second place show choir division trophy; Russell Anderson, holding the plaque of appreciation for singing at Epcot Center during Disney Magic Music Days; and Brad Vincent and Heather Johnson, holding the second place concert choir division trophy. Grows." "Sing out with Joy" and "River. Stay Way from my Door." One of the judges came to tbe stage to do a clinic afterwards. On Saturday, the group spent the morning at MGM and performed at Musicfest. That evening, the choir from Hastings partici­ pated in an awards ceremony at the Indiana Jones Pavilion at MGM Park and won sec­ ond place in their category as did the Hast­ ings show choir. ' Reflections.'' Speaking of the show choir. LaJoye said it was formed in the fall by audition and stu­ dents rehearsed twice a week at 7:15 a.m. during the school year. Members of Reflec­ tions are seniors Russ Anderson. Aaron Gregory. Gabrielle Solmes. Stacy Work­ man. juniors Damian DeGoa. Christy La­ Joye. James Ramirez and Angie Sarver. "These eight people are the neatest group of singers even at 7 in tbe morning!" LaJoye said. They were formed because a group of rtudents approached me with a strong interest in the show choir idiom. They have been delightful." Reflections have performed on choir con­ certs. Jazzy Little Christmas and for Mayor j LEGAL NOTICES: NOT1CX TC THE MMNENTS OF BABWY COUNTY: NoHca to horoby given that the Barry County Zoning Board ot Appeals wilt conduct a public haering for the loHrwing CAM NO. V-M 1-95 — New Ute Baptist Church. LOCATION: On lhe M comer of Hickory Rd. * M-37 (*. Bedford Rd.) in Sec. 77. Johnstown Twp. FURTOM Wearing on Planning Commission Spedai Um Decision - Com No. Sp. 5-95. CAM NO V-11-99 — David McKune. (applicant). LOCATION: At 1152 Hickory Rd. on the South •ide between West Shore Dr. and East Shore Dr on Let 12 ef Shore Acres In Sec. 29. Johnstown Twp. riJRVOM Roqueting a variance to erect an odd. Non to house closer to the sideyord than allowed. CAM NO. V-12-95 — Charles Boll, (applicant). LOCATION: At 9645 Butler Rd., on the North side between Guy and Clark Rds in Sec. 35 Johnstown Sm. PURPOM. Requesting o variance to place a smaller core area dwelling than allowed (l.o. Ungfo wido moblfo homo). CASE NO. V-19-95 — Vomoo Mokloy (•pgRcwrt) LOCATION: At 1823 Covtlto Rd . on the Watt side butwoon Boyne and Coots Grove Rd». in Sec. 4. CaMfotsnTw^. PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect an ad dMon to Houm cfoMT to the tidoyord than CAM NO. VI4-95 — Donna L. Hopkins, (applicant). LOCATION: Acron from 612 Eogle Point on the East tide oH Wood -md Rd. m Sac. 4. Woodland PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect an ad­ dition to an emitting detached goroge which to larger than 768 sq. ft CAM NO. V-15-95 — Bernard DeHollander (appBcont) LOCATION: At 1110 W. Pmo lake Rd on the North side between Ernian and Lindsay Rd> in Sec. 29. Orangeville Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect a roof war a non-conforming mobile home. MEETING DATE June 20. 1995 TIM* 7:90 p.m. PLACE: Community room in the Court! and low Building ot 220 Weil Court Street. Hatting*. Micfogon Interested parsons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Site Inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals members the day of the hearing Parsons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office The variance applications are available for rMc inspection at the Borry County Planning Of lice 720 W State St . Hostings Michigan during the hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m (closed between 12 -1 p.m.). Monday through Friday Please call the Planning Office ot 948-4830 for further information. The County of Borry will provide necessary ou« tliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and oud»o topes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to mdnnduari with disabilities ot the meeting hearing upon ton (10) days notice ’O the County of Borry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Borry by writing or coiling the following Mtchoel Brown. County Administrator 220 W State Street Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948 4891 Noncy L Boersma. Barry County Clerk (6 '8) JR State of RftcMgen Probate Court CoMrty of Barry PUBLICATION AND NODCS OF HEARING File No. 95-2164*-NC In the matter of Bethany Morine Handy. Social Security Number 380 11 -6847. TAKE NOTICE On Thursday Juno 29 1995 at 1100 am., in the probole courtroom. 220 W. COURT ST . HASTINGS. Michigan, before the Hon RICHARD H SHAW Judge o» Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of BETHANY MARIE HANDY to BETHANY MARIE DRAPER This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent June I. 1995 Karon A McCarty (P36401) 200 West Allegan Street Otsego. MJ 49078 (616) 694-6055 W------ ----------------------- -1 Roren marie rsoywara 7800 Guernsey Lake Rood Deiton Ml 49046 (6/8) Exchange. "I'm not planning to put another group together next year. It's a tough commitment both for me and these busy students. Next year's choir program will have four choirs throughout the day to meet the needs of 200 singers.' she said Next on the Florida schedule was a visit to Magic Kingdom for the evening light pa­ rade "This was an incredible experience. For many of us it was truly exciting. I person­ ally enjoyed it but there were 60.000, tople all crammed together. We witnessed heat­ stroke and bad moods. Several of us never want to do that again." She had high praise for the Epcot experi­ ence. This was a beautifully organized ac­ tivity staged in front of the famous Epcot "Ball with the ponds behind us. An escort from Disney met our buses, provided water for the singers, walked us to the performing area, escorted us to the backstage lot where the Disney characters change there at Epcot During one of the lighter moments of the trj>, one of the animated characters, Chip, embraces choir director Patti LaJoye and gave us all pins. T-shirts and a beautiful acrylic plaque." LaJoye said. The last day of the venture, a Sunday, was spent at Magic Kingdom. There was a travel .fltch for part of the group on the way home because of flight de­ lay*. but everyone arrived home safely. Thi* experience was amazing. The stu­ dents were exemplary...The chaperons were calm and organized and lhe day* were packed with educational, memorable experiences. Tbe choirs have beautiful trophies and plaques to show for their hard work." Patti LaJoye said. "I know I've told many people that 1 will never do this again because of all the headaches of fundraising and planning, but I'm not sure now. This was so terrific! Thanks to all of the residents of Hastings who hive supported the choir and their ven­ tures throughout the year and lo the Hast­ ings School Board for the opportunity to experience this." *hc said. Qiaperons were Bob Cove. Dive and Barb Decker, Tony and Julie Frith. Pal Fox, Ned Hughes, Sue McKeough, Jolyn Leary. Nyla Rounds. Pam Sanders. Jan Schreiner. John Leinaar. Dianna Solmes. Georgette Schirmer and Patty Woods. Combined Hastings High School choirs perform at Valencia College in Orlando "These chaperons were absolutely wonder­ ful." laJoye said. "Tbey were organized and timely. They maintained a good sense of humor throughout the trip and were very supportive, motivational and fun lo be with. Students have commented to me many limes on how much they enjoyed their chaperon. Since our return. Fvc heard great stories about who's chaperon was more fun. I think they were all terrific!" Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get Read...The a copy at newstands around the county. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: 1055 Square reel Quadriplex An active, progressive, lifestyle designed for those individuals 55 years plus. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to P.A. 168 ot 1959, the Planning Commission of Rutland Charter Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 20, 1995 Independent Living Featuring: commencing at 7:X p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan The purpose of this public hearing is to gather public reaction and comment on the proposed amendments to the Township Land Use Ran. A draft of the plan and supporting text are available for review at the Township Hall during normal • Deluxe bath with tub & separate shower business hours or by appointment. • Utility room with full size washer/dryer PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any of the proposed amendments following the hearing and to make recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. • 38 single story apartments on beautifully landscaped grounds • 2 spacious bedrooms • Carport with built-in storage • 24 tnaintenance/security • Pennock Health & Fitness Center membership • Discounted meals at Green Street Cafe’ Written comments will be received from any Interested persons concerning the proposed Land Use Ran by filing same with the Township Clerk and may be further received at the public hearing. • Adjacent to Pennock Hospital nam Interested in receiving additional information about Pennock Milage. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. I Name:_______________________________________________________________________ Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. ■ Address:______________________________________________________________ ______ I City State_______________ Zip________________ ■ Phone:______________________________ Stall To: RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING/PLANNINQ COMMISSION BY: Dorothy Flint. Secretary Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Huth Road Hastings. Michigan 49OM (616) 946-2194 Pennock Village One Village Drive • Hastings, MI 49058 I To arrange a tour and a complimentary lunch, call Stacy Sander* al: 1-800-945-5871 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 8, 1995 Spring All-Barry County teams selected Another school year has ended and high school students are heading into summer va­ cation with the exuberance of youth. And with the end of the school year is lhe selec­ tions made by the sports department of the J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County spring sports team. Coaches from baseball, softball, golf, tennis soccer and track nominated their best athletes for consideration for all the teams except the track and field. Because of the dis­ crepancy in the way records are kept between different schools, interviews with coaches also contributed io the selection process. Track and field selections were from the Barry County Track Meet held May 30. in which all five teams competed in head-tohead competition with the winners in each event being named to the All-county team. The honorable mention players are also first-team athletes on the J-Ad Graphics <UL county team. Honorable mention athletes contributed to lhe team, either in their sup­ port of tbe team, in ways which aren’t tallied in a score book, they have overcome severe difficulties or contributed in a way which made them a valuable asset to the team Softball Selected to the All-county softball team’s outfield are Maple Valley s Jennifer Ktie ro­ pe 1 and Lakewood's Angie McDiarmid and Angie Mouser. Kucmpcl had one error all season in the outfield and batted .340 McDiarmid had a .446 average at the plate with a .565 slugging percentage and made it on bate 51.4 percent of the time. She had 36 runs baited in and 35 extra base hits. Mouser batted .311, a .380 on-base percentage and a .489 slugging percentage. On the infield, five different players were selected. This was the most difficult posi­ tion to select on this season's All-county team because of the quality of players. From Delton. J ustie Goff and Sam Hud­ son were chosen. Goff batted .400 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association and led the Panthers in extra base hits with four dou­ bles. two triples and a pair of homers. She was selected All-conference and All-district and had a .800 fielding average at short stop. Hudson baaed 389 in tbe league and had an .891 fielding average at third and short. Hud­ son has one of the strongest arms in the area and an intuitive knowledge of the game and plays with gusto. Lakewood's Jennifer Mitchell had range and a half at short stop. She also baited 372 with a .430 on-base percentage and a .679 slugging percentage with three round-trip­ pers sod seven topics. Hex speed on the ba$s contributed to the l-ady V ike s' offensive at­ tack Sage Lucas from 1 hornapple-Kellogg was tbe first baseman with tbe mostest. Batting 392. she also had seven doubles and three triples and wiin 151 put outs, she had only four errors this season for the Lady Trojans. Dana Hasseiback from Maple Valley was the other infiekler chosen. She bailed 393 at the plate and Coach Chris Ricketts said her speed, throwing and catching kept the Lady Lions in the tough games. On the mound for tbe All-county team are two pitchers with earned run averages in the twos. Amanda Jennings from Hastings finished lhe season 13-5 with a 2.16 ERA with 87 strike outs and Maple Valley s Nicole Kirwin was 11-7 with a 2.23 ERA. Kirwin hac 108 strike outs Tbe catcher for the All-county team is Janette Jennings. While having to feel the heal of her sister's pitching, she also baited .448 with 31 extra base hits and 36 runs batted in. Honorable Mention for the All-County team is Lakewood pitcher Kristin Heinze. Over 19 games she was 11-8 and struck out 183 opposing batters. Her fastball was blis­ tering and control was the talk of the Capital Circuit league. Her earned run average was 3.44. Baseball Only two outfielders distinguished them­ selves for nomination to lhe All-county tram: Ryan Vliek of Delton and Ryan Ca^’elein of Hastings. VLek is possibly the best outfielder in lhe county this spring. Over 26 games, he played all three fields without an error. He had speed and a throwing arm which stopped mere than one runner attempting to take home on a f.y He was always thinking of the game and what he would do with the ball when it came to him. He hustled on and off the field in all games and when he wasn't in the outfield, he part-timed pitching duties. He also baited .302 with a .377 slugging and a 429 on-base percentage Castelein was Hastings' top fielder with an .875 fielding average. At the plate he was batting .307 with 14 runs scored. 16 hits, eight RBIs. He also had two doubles and 15 walks On the All-county infield. Hastings fields Dan Sherry. Delton has Tony Hooker and TK entered Brad Williams. Sherry covered second like hot fudge over ice cream. He had a .927 fielding average and at the plate batted .414 with 22 runs. 29 hits, 19 RBIs. nine doubles, two triples and two homers. Hooker had two errors at the short stop position early in the season and that was it. He was batting well over .400 until the final four games of the season when he became a designated hitter because of an ankle injury. His averaged dropped to 351 but had a .402 on-base percentage and a .632 slugging average TK's Brad Williams ts arguably the best third baseman in the county and OK Blue conference. His arm is a rifie. range exten­ sive and reflexes like a Swift and had a .938 fielding average to bool. Selected to lhe All­ OK Blue, he batted .352 with four doubles and a home run. He also collected 16 RBIs and 15 stolen bases. Pitching for the team would be Saxon Jared Nichols and Panther Chris Farwell. Nichols had a 4.28 ERA over 523 in­ nings. Although his record was 3-5. he lost in extra innings to a tough Wayland team, lost to Lakeview 5-4 late in the game and pitched his way to a win in extra innings over OK White Grand Rapids Catholic. His control became better as 'he season piogressed and went three games with only one walk. He is a "go after 'em" style pitcher who wasn't intimidated by lhe best hitters in lhe area” Farwell was Delton's top pitcher with a 5­ 4 record. He finished the season with a 3.40 ERA over 61.3 innings and had only two er­ rors this season from the hill and first base. He defeated Kalamazio Valley Association­ leading Kalamazoo Christian with control and dexterity around the plate. He also knocked off No 1 seeded Wyoming Park in the Wayland tournament. Catching for lhe All-county team is TK's Dwight Wade. A returning All-county catcher. Wade threw out 30 of 81 attempted base stealers and although his transition from catching to throwing was not the fastest, his accuracy on the throw could be counted upon. In one game he shot down three runners attempting to take second. The Honorable Mention baseball player is Hastings' Chad Greenfield. As the designated hitter, he baited .407 with 22 runs scored on 29 hits, two doubles, two triples and two home runs. He also broke the record of 28 walks set by Todd Slater in 1983 with 33 Delton's Amy Cook (right) won three individual selections to the All-Barry County team, winning the tong jump. 100- and 300-meter hurdles Hastings pole vaulter Tom Sorenson cleared 14 feet, 6.25 inches in the state competition. Saturday to place fourth and 14 feet at the Barry County Meet, May 30. (Photo courtesy al Sally Sorenson) this season, giving him the best eye on the Saxon team. Soccer The Ail-county soccer team was selected from the three schools (Hastings. Delton and TK) which fielded teams. All-county keeper is Lady Saxon Katie Willison. She had three shut outs in her first year (and the team's) as a freshman. Coach Doug Mepham said she "did a wonderful job at the position ano wasn't afraid to come out of lhe goal on a break away. "She will grow in the next three years. I thuik. and become one of the best keepers in the area." Defenders on the team are TK's Jessica Coe, DK's Colleen Daniels and Hastings' . Mtc^te McCamey. Cw. noppc. fw ibe UOy Trojin. «a » cocaptai* । who. according to coach Steve Evans, was "an outstanding defender, stopper and setter for the team." Daniels, said coach Dan Anson, is the best defender be ever coached. Nicknamed "Dozer" for her aggressive-style, she was as­ signed to shut down the opposing team's top scorer amd was named to the All­ conference and All-sectional teams. McCauscy was a “fearless fullback" who fed tbe front and scored three goals in her own right. Coach Mepham said she couldn't be psyched out by tbe opposing players and went to lhe ball without hesitation. Tara Titus from TK was selected as sweeper to the team. She had seven goals this season and was tbe comer kick, penalty kick and free kick specialist for the Lady Trojans. She was selected to tbe OK Rain­ bow this year and last and was also chosen as the Trojans' MVP. Also selected to the all-county team was TK’s Rachel DeVormer and Katie Polhemi’s. DK's Mann Norton and Lindsey Mercer and Hastings' Sarah Mepham. Rebecca Mepham and Summer Gillons. DeVormer. a junior forward, had seven goals and two assists and Polhemus. another junior forward, had five goals and five assists for the Lady Trojans. Polhemus was also given honorable mention to the OK Rainbow team. Norton was Delton's "playmaker." She had six of the team's 13 goals and three of the team's five assists. Anson said she could have scored more, but she was a team player who would feed others in tbe front of the net with a better angle. Mercer is an All-KVA forward who "al­ ways played tbe game with heart and gave everything she had when she was on the field’ Sarah Mepham was the top scorer for the fledgling Hastings squad with 11 goals and eight assists. Her coach called her "scrappy, aggressive, fearless, fast and attacks the ball She is also dedicated to the game " Rebecca Mepham. the Saxon's MVP this season only saw about 75 percent of playing time on the field because of a hip injury. "She made lhe plays happen when she was on the field." the coach said. “She could play cast and west and north and south. As lhe center halfback, she controlled lhe middle and gave the team the emotional lift it needed when it needed it." Gillons was the second leading scorer for the Saxons with 10 goals and eight assists "She had a great left foot cross and improved her overall ball skills throughout the sea­ son." Coach Mepham said. “She had great speed and was wonderfully coachable ' Tennis Selected to the All-county tennis team Hastings' Mike Storms and TK's Brett Bre­ mer To be selected to the team, the players had to be the No 1 singles player or doubles team with a better than .500 record with exceptions made (or extremely tough schedules Thomappto-Kellogg's Becky Hoiwerda won the high jump at the Barry County Meet by going over the 5-foot mark. J Lady Panther Kali Matteson woo the 200meters at 2754 for her selection. From Hastings. Lori Maiville won the 400-meters at 1:03.47 and Chanssa Shaw won both the 1600- and 3200-meter runs with times of 5:41.21 and 12:36.83 Hastings' 400-ineter team of Beth Sonsmith. Andrea Dreyer. Emily Dipen and Sarah McKinney won in 52.6 and 3200-me­ ter team of Shaw. Katie Thomas. Sarah Roush and Maiville also woo in 102958. Lakewood's 800-me ter team of Teresa England. Jani Schrock. Christy Warner and Marcie Garmon placed firsl at 1:5198 and the 1600-me ter team of England. Schrock. Gannon and Bethany Raffler placed first at 4:17.75. Honorable Mention goes to Delton's Sam Laminga. one of tbe top sprinters in the ■ state who suffered a fallen arch shortly be-'■ fore tbe Barry County Meet and was unable • to run at speed. She was undefeated this sea-' son in the 200- and 400-meter events before1 her injury. She is a junior who should be back on the track next year. Sarah Mepham dears the ball from midfield in the 2-2 inaugural game for the Lady Saxons. Storms finished the season 14-9 and won lhe Allegan Invitational and was runner up at the Grandville invitational. Bremer finished the season at 11-11 but played against some of the lop players in the state. Coach Larry Seger staled Bremer's case saying Bremer was one of lhe top three {Mayers in the county who was always at­ tacking the net and was most aggressive when the competition was tough. “He is a hard worker with an outstanding work ethic and was selected AU-OK Blue unanimously. Honorable Mention goes to Hastings' No.3 single player Jim Robbe. He finished the season 17-3 with flight championships in the Grandville and Allegan Invitational* Golf With only two schools, Hastings and TK. fielding girls golf, it was up to the coaches to decide who were the best to go on the team. Coach Tom Fletke from Middleville chose Amy Ybcma. Kerri McNccs and Renee Ellinger and Hastings coach Ed von der Hoff chose Laura Koons. Angie Fruin and Tammy Obreiter. Ybcma had a 46 average and a low 43 this season She was third in the OK Blue league meet, eighth at the Russell Johnson Memo­ rial and fifth in rcgionals. She was also named All-conference and is a four-year var­ sity letter winner. McNccs averaged 47 with a low 41 this year. Also a four-year letter winner, she showed steady improvement all season and played her best under pressure Ellinger was selected as the team's most improved player. She positioned herself at No. 3 on the team and averaged a 54 . Koons averaged 51 and had a low score of 47.1 "tve times she scored under 50 for nine holes. She was a thruc-year varsity letter winner. Fruin averaged 535 with a low of 45 this year. She is also a three-year varsity letter winner. Obreiter averaged 54 and had a 43 low scored and six matches where she scored un­ der 5u. This year was the second time she broke 100 at rcgionals and earned her second varsity letter. Girls track Lakewood's Addi Radcliff won both the shot pul and discus with throws of 35 feet, 4 inches and 119 feet. 9 inches for a double selection to the All-county team. Becky Hoiwerda from TK won the high jump, clearing 5 feet. Delton's Amy Cook won selection in three events, winning the long jump at 16 feci. 8.5 inches and the 100- and 300-hurdles with times of 15.6 and 47.65 second respec­ tively. TK's I .aura Reed won the 100-meter dash in 13.08 seconds and teammale Jessi Davis won lhe 800-mcters at 2:31 07 Boys track Tom Sorenson cleared 14 feel to set a school record in tbe pole vault for Hastings and win at the Barry County Meet and im­ proved that leap by 1/4 inch at the state competition to place fourth. Teammate Tom Pran also set a school record, clearing 6 feet. 4.25 inches in tbe high jump. TK's Jason VanElst won the shot put with a heave of 47 fed. 3 inches. Link Pape won the discus with a throw of 139 feel. 2 inches and teammate David Atkinson won the long jump with a distance of 20 feet. 3.25 inches. Both are from Delton. Saxon Derek Chandler won the 110- and 300-hurdles with times of 15.81 and 42.03 while teammate Devan Endres won lhe 200and 400-meter dashes in times of 23.49 and 51.4 seconds. Panther Ryan Dawe won the 100-meters in 11.39 seconds and Antonio Liccaga, also from Delton, won the 1600- and 3200-mcters with times of 4:42.86 and 10:26.52. All-stater Mark McNatt blistered lhe course with a time of 1:58.46 in the 800meters for Lakewood. Hastings look the sprint relays with Brad Miller. Robert Wager, Mike Opolski and Matt Kirkendall winning lhe 400 in 45.45 and Endres, Kirkendall. Opolski and Wager winning the 800 in 1:35.14. Lakewood's Jason McNatt, John Bauer. Derik Rickard and Mark McNatt won the 1600-meter relay in 3:36.75. Gary Fisher. Josh Smith. Nicholt Jacobs and Liceaga won the 3200-metcrs in 8:28.6 for the Delton team. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 8, 1995 — Page 18 ALL-COUNTY, continued... Denon's Chris Farwell had lhe best record lor basebeU pitcher's In lhe county Ms Hastings boys track awards announced Detton s Jostle Goff was selected to the all-county team tor her excellence at short ssescn wito a 5-4 ta»y. Post season awards for the Hastings boys track team were given out last night at tbe annual banquet by Coach Paul Fulmer. Moat Valuable Player w«s Derek Chandler who completed lhe season almost undefeated in the 110- and 300-meler hurdles. Receiving Moat Valuable in Field Events was Tom Sorenson. Sorenson climbed 14 feet. 6.25 inches at the stale competition. Saturday to place fourth. He also set lhe Hastings High School record with the height Tbe Moat Valuable Sprinter was Devan Endres. Endres woo tbe 200- and 400-meter events al the Barry Comity Meet May 30. Tbe Most Valuable Distance Runner was Kevin Cooney. Cooney was runner-up to Antonio Liceaga from Delton in the 1600meters at the Barry County Meet Selected as tbe Most Improved was Paul Koutz. a hurdler, and the Most Valuable Freshman was sprinter and pole vaulter Chris Olmsted Post-season awards given for HHS girls track Lori Maiville. the middle distance runner for Hastings girts track team, was selected as tbe team's Most Valuable Player at tbe post-season awards banquet last night. Sherry Anger was awarded Most Valu­ able In Field Events, her for* being the shot put and discus. Freshman Charissa Shaw was selected as the Most Valuable Distance Runner as Most Valuable Freshman. Emily Dipen and Andrea Dreyer tied for tbe Most Valuable Sprinter Award. Most Improved athlete of the season Sarah Roush. Saxon Jared Nfchoto. altoough going 3-5 Ms season, was one ot two pitchers named to fie AtoCounty teem because of his control on the mound Amanda Jennings makes her second appearance on toe All-county team as a pitcher. She had a 13-5 record with a 2.16 ERA. She was also awarded a Presidential Merit SchoiarMp to Wayne State Urtveralty to play scribal HHS baseball awards given Dan Sherry. Hastings vanity baseball team's second baseman was selected as tbe Team s Most Valuable Player al lhe recent a^vards banguet. Sherry was selected to tbe J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County Team on tbe infield and made the First team All-Twin Valley In IM outfield. Andrew Courtright, the team's freshman catcher was chosen as tbe Most Improved. He was selected as Honorable Mention for tbe Twin Valley team. Jared Nichols, lhe team's top pitcher, was also selected to tbe All-county team as well as making Honorable Mention on tbe league team. Hastings Women's Softball League Tom Pre# sot toe Hastings school record In the high jump by clearing 6 feet. 4.25 Inches si toe Berry County Meet. an Delton's Gary Fisher hands toe baton to Josh Smith as the Delton 3200-meter relay team won toe event at the Barry County Meet. May 30. Monday, June 5 - Hastings Manufacturing defeated Hastings Mutual; HAS Machine 13 vs. Goodenough's Goodies 10. Tuesday, June 6 - Good Time Pizza 10 vs. Tree Value 5; J-Ad Graphics 17 vs. Pennock Hospital II. 1-0 i-o i-o 1-0 .0-1 .0-1 .0-1 .0-1 Hastings Men's Softball League BtoeDMMa Hastings Chrysler.................... Kmart........................................... OMe Towne Tavern (Red).... Olde Towne Tavern (Black).. Cappnre....................................... Briaaa/Rnesma........................... TNR................................... Delton's Ryan Viiek. here living beck to first, played an entire season in lhe outfield and as a back-up pkcher. Ho dkl t without an error HHS soccer team gives out awards The Hastings varsily soccer team gave out post season awards recently to dose out the lean’s premier season. Rebecca Mepham received the award for Most Valuable Player She was also selected lo the J-Ad Graphic All-Barry County team. The Best Offensive Award went to Sarah Mepham and Summer Gillons. Sarah had 11 goals and eight assists and Gillons scored 10 goals and had eight assists. Both made the All-county team. Mylxa deGoa received the Best Defensive Player award and the Most Improved award went to Nicole Wood. 4 from Detton receive baseball awards Short stop Tony Hooker and designated tatter Paul Vickery were selected recently to AU-Kalamazoo Valley Assodaaon team. Hooker also received recognition as an in­ fielder to the All-county team. Receiving Honorable Mention to lhe AllK VA were outfielder Ryan Viiek and catcher Travis NeSmith. Viiek was also named to the All-county team. Rebecca Mepham was voted Most Valuable Player on the fledgling soccer team even though she played only about 75 percent of the time because of a hip injury. Singles golf outing planned There will be a golf outing for singles only, Saturday, at Orchard hills Golf Course. Promoters of the event said the social gathering is for adult singles who enjoy The event begins at 2 p.m. and will be a best ball format. The cost for the outing, which will be held at different courses around the county throughout the summer, is lhe regular fees. playing golf. 3 DK softball players receive honors Three Delton varsity softball players have received recognition from the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Second baseman Justie Goff was nomi­ nated to tbe A11-conference team and All­ county and as Honorable Mention to the All-district team. Third baseman Sam I Judson was selected to the All-county team and as Honorable Mention to lhe All-conference and All-dis­ trict teams. Ronda French was nominated All-confer­ ence as a catcher. .44) .1-0 .2-2 .2-2 .1-2 .1-3 1-3 Grata DMrims Jarman Coast......................................................34) Hast San. Service............................................ 24) Hasting, Mutual................................................ 1-1 Bill's Safety Service.......................................... 1-2 Thrifty Car Rental............................................. 1-3 E.W. Bliss........................................................... 1-3 Heme Run Leaders - S. Panhall 4. M. Davis 3. J. Hobert 3. D. Carpenter 3. D. Miller 3. Laar Week's Resalts San. Service 10. Thrifty 9. Jarman Coral 20. Thrifty 3; Bliss 5. Bill's 4; Brian's 22. Olde Towne (Rod) 4; Chrysler 12. Briaa's 5; Chrysler 14. Olde Towne (Black) 8; TNR 10. Cappoa 2. This Week's Game, Wcdneaiay. June 7 - 6.30. Thrifty vs. Blns. 7:30. Kmart vs. Cappon's; 8:30. Kmart vs Bill',; 9:30. Jarman vs. Bills Thursday. June 8 — 6:30, Olde Towne (Rad), vs. TNR; 7:30. Chrysler vs. Cappoas; 8:30. Brian's vs. San. Service; 9:30. Briaa's vt. Mutual. . Friday, June 9 — 6:30. Bill’s vs. Thrifty; 7:30. Mutual vs. Thrifty; 8:30. Mutual vs. Kmart; 9:30, Bliss vs. Kmart. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 8, 1995 Hastings, Maple Valley have only area school board races J-Ad Graphics News Servtce Four people arc vying for lhe two seals ihai arc open this year on the Hastings Board of Education and five arc seeking two posts al Maple Valley. Otherwise. Monday s school board elec­ tions wil! be quiet, with candidates running without opposition. Incumbents Mark Feldpausch and Michael Anton both declined to run again in Hastings for the four-year terms. The two men and two women who are running for tbe positions. Kim Alderson. David Anderson. Donald Myers and Brenda Teegardin. all were asked their views on some school issues: • Is Proposal A is working as the lawmak­ ers said it would? • What arc the most critical issues facing the Hastings schools? • Do you support the upcoming bond/millage election for a new elementary building and renovation of exist­ ing buildings? • What do you think of the present poli­ cies on truancy and the bringing of weapons to school? • What qualities would you bring to the board of education? • Do you have an overall philosophy on providing good education? What follows arc their responses to those Kim Alderson David Anderson Brend Teegardin Wilbur Glenn Donald Myers questions. Kim Alderson is a Hastings graduate, and lives in town with husband Tom and two children. She worts at Southeaster:- El­ ementary as a paraprofessional Alderson supports the bond/millage pro­ posal to provide more space and technology fix the students. "I do sec the overcrowding in the elemen­ tary schools and wc need to pick up our pace with technology (needs)." Asked about Proposal A. Alderson said. "First. I think the state should be funding the schools, but when the state doesn't come through. H's the community's responsibility. As for Proposal A. I think it is doing what they said it would be doing, up to this point. I think we need to give it more time." Right now. she said she sees overcrowding and technology as critical issues for tbe Hastings schools. Tbe solution to those problems is tbe bond/millage election on June 12. "But. that's out of my hands, other than informing people and encouraging them to vole." she said. Another imponyot school issue is com­ munication. she said. 'Communication be­ tween administration, staff, parents and kids is crucial to everything working Parents need to be involved with everything that's going on. Parents can't assume that the ad­ ministration and teachers know what's best for their kids." Alderson supports the present policy on truancy and bringing weapons to school. "As long as everyone is informed — kids, parents and the community — of the liw and lhe consequences, then the consequences are fair. As for weapons, schools have to be a safe place for everybody. Kids are smart encugh to realize what s going on." She said she thinks her experience tn the school would be a plus if she is elected. "I have worked in the school system and have kids in the system. And. I've done a lot of volunteering in school system, as well as the community.' Her basic philosophy as a board member would be to promote communication and en­ courage parental involvement in the schools. She sees all of the candidates as “very ca­ pable people.’ David Anderson has worked at Flexfab for 16 years. Ik* and his wife, JoEllen. have three daughters, all in the Hastings Area School System. Anderson said he thought Proposal A has been a positive influence for the people by switching taxes mostly from property to a sales tax. however, the effect is not so clear on lhe schools. He asks people to keep an open mind and support the June 12 millage. In his opinion, a vote for the millage is recognition that "we are all part of the community, and want to contribute to lhe success of that commu­ nity." It’s a long-term effort, he stressed. The most critical local issue for Hastings is lhe period of transition in education from traditional style to a more participatory style of empowering students, parents and educa­ tors io work together. It's a change in phi­ losophy. and change is sometimes hard, he said. As product manager at Flexfab. Anderson said be has seen what progressive empower­ ment does. He sees the school system as a business. If students are the customers, the product is their education. He believes by involving people, the ultimate result is improved edu­ cation. Anderson said he has experience in dealing with union issues, and interviewing and hir­ ing people for employment. On truancy and bringing guns to school. Anderson said there is no one blanket policy that would fit all of lhe situations, so he would keep an open mind and look at indi­ vidual cases. "There are so many factors involved, it’s not a black cr white issue. While we are concerned with the safety of all in schools, we need latitude m dealing with individual cases." Anderson graduated from the Hastings schools in 1972. and now feels it's lime to give back to the community. This would be a way for him to use his educational and professional experience to contribute, he said. Also, he secs education of young people as a long-term proposition, and with lhe stu­ dents representing the future, he wants to be a positive influence. His basic belief is that the board should strive to provide quality eduction at tbe most efficient cost. He would help accom­ plish that by being an active listener and promoting participatory leadership. Donald Myers lives in Hastings with his wife. Karen, and their son and daughter. He works at E.W. Bliss in tbe purchasing department Myers said he most definitely supports the bond/millage issue, seeing a real need for "a good school system with more room and equipment." The present facilities are crowded and some buildings need repairs, he said. "When people are considering a move into a community, the first thing they look at are tbe schools," he said. Asked for his opinion on Proposal A. Myers said be would have to wait and sec. since the whole issue is in a kind of limbo. The critical issues for the Hastings Area Schools are getting needed equipment and re­ sources. and room for expansion. Also keeping and getting good teachers in the system should be addressed, he said. On truancy policies. Myers said. "It's too bad that someone had to go to jail, but it's important we have some kind of rules lo fol­ low. We need to know where our kids are. Kids have to be responsible, but so do we as parents." Rules also are needed to deal with weapons at school. Myers noted that tbe problem of bringing weapons to schools is more prevalent in Detroit and other large cities. "We need rules locally; we don't have that problem, and we don't want that problem." he said. Myers has worked in business world for 20 years and having gone to college studying to be a teacher, he also knows what they're up against, he said. He's still furthering his education by taking college courses. He supports the concept of schools being run as a business. Myers said he sees running for board of education is as a way to get involved; and a way to give back to the community. Addi­ tionally. he knows ail of tbe other candidates and thinks they are all good potential board members. Brenda Teegardin is benefits coordina­ tor in the human resources department of Feldpausch Food Centers. She supports tbe bond request. "It's important that we allow the schools to grow with what they need. We need to get up to speed in tbe field of technology." she said, "and it's been some tinu since we've put money into the schools to upgrade tbe facilities and equipment." About Proposal A. Teegardin said. "I don't know ihe answer to that; I don't think enough lime ’us passed so we can see whether its working as they predicted it would." The most crucial issue for Hastings schools deals with finances, she said. "It's got to be the bond issue and poten­ tially the funding that may be lost. Tbe bond/millage issue is important and if we lose additional funding from tbe state, we're that much farther behind." Asked her opinion of the truancy and weapons policies in the schools she re­ sponded. ’I certainly support a truancy pol­ icy. You have to have rules and regulations controlling absences. As for the weapons in school issue, she said. "I feci strongly about that. Weapons don't belong in schools, and whatever mea­ sures need to be taken to prevent them in school. I would support ’ She named her willingness to volunteer her time with anything where she can pitch in and be a help as a plus if sbe is elected. Teegardin said she's dedicated to making Hastings a better place, and schools are a large pan of that. Additionally, she said sbe is committed to education as a priority for people. "Children are our future, and we have make them our number one priority." sbe * said. Teegardin and her busband. Randy, live in Delton Kellogg Two incumbentt on tbe Delton Kellogg Board of Bducatiop are the only ones to file for the twb available four-year terms on tbe board. Seeking re-election are John W. Wells and Wilbur Glenn. Wells. 51. Of 9950 Pine Lake Road, is plant manager of Flexible Furniture in Plainwell. Initially, be was appointed to the Delton School Board in 1988 to replace Don Aukcrman. who resigned his position. Wells was elected in 1989 lo fill out tbe remainder of Aukerman's term and was elected again in 1991 to his first full four-year term. Wells also is on the board on trustees of Pipp Community Hospital in Plainwell. He attended a year of college and has taken some night classes in business management. He and his wife, Rita, have four grown children. Glenn. 41. of 7030 Division Road, Crooked Lake, is seeking his second term on the board. He conducted a successful write-in campaign in 1991 to vin election to his first term. He attended one yea of college, and be­ longs to tbe parent groups at the elementary, middle and high schools. Glenn is owner with his wife Cindy of King's Radiator and Auto Glass. They have three children, one at each school: Debbie. 13. in eighth grade: Nicole. 15. in high school; and Jennifer, 10. in fifth grade. Boih men had similar feelings about many of the issues facing Delton and its voiers. How do you feel about the recent state law that makes it mandatory that all students found with weapons be expelled? Wells: "I think it's a good law. but presently it's too harsh. Schools should be able to evaluate case by case. It is good to get certain individuals out of tbe schools, but some kids shouldn't be expelled. I think it should be mandatory to do something about the education of those who have been expelled, otherwise they arc just lost. Then they don't stand a chance. Wc will lose them without some contact." Glenn: "I have mixed feelings. On one part I think it's good and we need to enforce it. But every situation is different. Last year we had an experience with weapons, and it (expulsion) was probably the best thing. But ihe year before, before lhe law was manda­ tory. it wasn't a good situation. We should decide for ourselves." What do you think of parents being jailed for their children's truancy from school? Do you think the law should be changed? Why or why not? Wells: "I did not have a lot to do with the present case, but truancy is a problem that has to be resolved. 1 think lhe law is right in regards to putting a parent in jail if it gets to that. There is a kx done before that drastic measure, a lol the public isn't aware of. Il is tbe responsibility of the school to see that children get an education. That is a big burden. Children need an education in or­ der to survive in this world." Glenn: "I feel something needs to be done to hold parents liable for their children. John W. Wells but I don't know that jail is tbe answer. I don't know what is. Other than physically picking them (tbe children) up. I don't know." What is the most critical issue facing the Delton Kellogg School District and what do you propose to do about it? Wdb: "We have to start financing. But Tm not sure bow to deal with it. We've done some creative things the last couple of years to keep the citizens from being overtaxed. Also, bow we teach our children who don't go or can't afford college? We started School to Work' and Fm deeply involved in that. We need to offer all the possibilities we can to our children." Glenn: "Always, as other school distr-ct. it's money. State mandates regulate more and more, so it's pretty much out of our hands. We do the best we can for the kids We re trying to make Delton Kellogg a better area to raise kids, and maybe we can bring more kids into the area. If there's more enrollment, there's more money for a better education " How do you feel about banning certain books (if the issue arises) in lhe school li­ brary? Wells: "I would have to see tbe subject matter. Pm not for banning material just be­ cause it has a different point of view, but some material that is not appropriate for el­ ementary or middle school might be fairly adequate for the high school." Glean: "I am against banning books. We are all entitled to have our opinion. If I want to read something, 1 have tbe right to read it. Kids don't know the difference, but they need a variety of reading materials for differences in opinion." How do you feel about prayer in public schools and at graduation ceremonies? Wells: "I believe people should do as they please. If we had to opportunity to do so without causing a ruckus, I would not mind." Glenn: "At graduations I see no prob­ lem. But actual prayer in school, the class­ room is probably not the place." Do you think Proposal A. which shifted school funding from lhe property to sales tax, is working as lawmakers said it would? Would you advocate any changes? Wells: "Pm not sure yet. Maybe they're not sure yet. It was tbe right thing to do, but I don't think all the bugs are ironed out yet. They keep playing around with it. with the school retirement program and so forth. If they keep playing with lhe retirement and social security of teachers, all the school sysiems will be in the same boat." Glenn: "No. Proposal A was a good idea. It lowered property taxes, but wc arc not seeing tbe same amount of money they said wc were going to. What are we going to do about it, at this point I don’t know." Why should Delton voiers choose you over your opponent? Wdh: "Because I have been around a lot here. I know what goes on at tbe schools as far as finances and business, and I have watched it change over lhe last eight years. Pm honest and fair." Glenn: "I have a heart for kids. I feel what I'm doing is best for the kids or 1 wouldn't run. I like to feel I’m a positive role model for the kids." Maple Valley Voters will choose two new Maple Valley School Board members among five can­ didates. Terms have expired for Joseph Briggs and Bonnie Leep, both of whom have chosen not to seek re-election. The candidates for the positions include Tamara Christensen. Dr. Michael Callion. Mark Andrews. Roger Green and Steven Hayes. Tamara ^hrisiemen. a Maple Valley graduate, said she is running because deci­ sions made by lhe school board will affect both of her children, now ages 5 and 7. “I have a long-term interest ahead of me,” she said, referring to her children, "and 1 want my kids as well as everyone rise's to receive the best education possible at Maple Valley." Christensen, who had moved out of state after graduation, relumed to Vermontville with her husband. Brian, in 1991. They both like the small town atmosphere that Vermont­ ville has to offer. She has been an "at home" mom and is in­ volved in pre-school care. She also is an ad­ vocate of attention deficit disorder (ADD) education and has been instrumental in pro­ viding up-to-date materials to teachers in Maplewood Elementary to help them in educating special needs children with ADD. Christensen also said she is concerned about communication between parents and school board members. "I'm not the type of person that you wil be afraid lo call if you have a concern or ques­ tion." she said. She said she believes children should be taught responsibility and learn that there are consequences for inappropriate or wrong actions. When asked if parents should be jailed for children's truancy, she replied, "Kids need lo be responsible for their own decisions, if they choose to skip school there should be conse­ quences. Punishing parents should only be a last resort.” Are there books on library shelves at school chat should be removed? Christensen said all books should remain on the shelves, allowing students a choice of reading materials. What about weapons in school? Christensen feels that violence is out of con­ trol in society and that students should be punished for bringing any type of weapon to school. She also said that guns are forbidden in her home. The reorganization of which school elemen­ tary children will attend probably is the big­ gest concern of most parents in the Maple Valley school system this year, she said, and if elected, she promises to work with parents to make the transition as smooth as possible. "1 hope that the reorganization of classrooms is the answer to Maple Valley's fianancial problems" she said. About Proposal A, which was passed last year, she said. "We haven't seen all of the implications yet. I'm not sure whether it will work or not. 1 do believe, however, that a system needs to be implemented that exempts retired people from financing the school. Once they're children are out of the system, they should’! be forced lo continue to pay for public education," Christensen. Pr. Micteri Criu. it . duropraaor in Nashville who was responsible for bringing the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Educa­ tion) program to Maple Valley and he con­ tinues lo assure funding for the program. He also founded the public television station in Nashville and is a member of the Chamber of Commerence. the Village Council, the local Jaycees, the Lions Club and has worked as a public representative for the school im­ provement team. "Technology can make geniuses out of common people becasue of self-paced interac­ tion." said Callton, who believes that com­ puter training is necessary for success of to­ day’s students. "Computer training in high school is very important, it is necessary to be successful in college" he said. Callton said technology divides the world into two classes, "Il happens in college, in the work place, the office and even in the factory in today's world" He added. "1 would like to see Maple Valley produce its own professionals such as doctors, and dentists, rather than having io re­ ly on those individuals moving into the area. When asked about funding private schools with public dollars. Cal I ton replied that be would be in favor of the idea only if tbe students were receiving a superior academic education. Mark Andrews is running for the school board because he feels that the communication between school officials and parents needs to improve. "I think everyone should have first hand knowledge of what is going on in school.*' he said. Andrews has two sons in the Maple Valley school system, both are elementary students and will be affected by the re-organization plans. He is active in the Nashville United Methodist Church and is a regular volunteer at Pennock Hospital. Andrews said he believes that students will suffer from implications of Proposal A. About prayer in school. Andrews said it should be allowed. He also said he feh a would be a good idea to expel students with weapons. Andrews also is concerned about decisions being made affecting Maple Valley students. "I want to bring common sense to the district" he said during an interview. Roger Green hopes lo be elected to the school board because he wants to be involved in making education better for children. Green, successfully self employed for more than 20 years in Nashville also feels that his knowledge in dealing with financial situa­ tions. cash flow and budgets would be beneficial to the district. "I have a general knowledge of budgetary work due lo my many years of business ex­ perience. 1 look forward to working within lhe school financial system to maximize tbe use of available dollars." said Green. Whai about weapons in schools? Green said that he believes in expriling students caught with guns or knives. However, he also stated that the law written as it is now is not specific as to the definition of a weapon. "1 would like to sec lhe weapon defined,” said Green. "Without defining what a weapon actually is. we could have serious implications Set BOARD RACES, cont. page 15 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 8, 1995 — Page 15 BOARD, continued from page 14 BISD election sees one new member and an incumbent return by Jeee Gallup Staff Writer • The Barry Intermediate School District Board election was held June 6. with three candidates running for two open seat* The six year terms were won by incumbent Marcia Tiffany and newcomer Larry Haywood Mary Chamberlain from Delton made the election a "contest" which Superintendent Tom Mohler sees as good sign. Although Chamberlain did not win, Mohler predicted that she might run again. Tve encouraged her to do that,” he said. "1 . think it’* a good sign when people want to serve on your board." In addition to Tiffany's position, which she retained, the other seat to be filled was that of retiring Bob Gaskill. Mohler had high praise for Gaskill, saying. "Bob Gaskill sersed 33 years on the board, and was a tremendous board member, he's a hard worker who cares about people and kids -and treated every one fairly." The selection of board members is not an open election, but is done by constituent district election representatives, or a representative from both the Hastings and ‘ Delton boards of education "I think that the two constituent district representatives working together put aside individual differences for the good of the Intermediate School District, and I appreciate that." Mohler said. , "It s refreshing to work with people who , are able to be objective and work from information in front of them instead of having their own agendas," he added. Tbe terms run from 1995-2001. Lany Haywood Marcia Tiffany ELECTION...continued from page 1 remodeling and equipping other existing school facilities, including technology systems. A new elementary building is the subject of another bond request for $6.7 million in bonds to pay for the construction, furnishing and equipping of a new K-5 building Tbe millage proposal seeks .59 mill for the 1996-97 school year to operate and maintain a new elementary building after it is built. Also on the ballot will be four candidates who have filed for two seats that will be vacant since incumbents Michael Anton and Mark Feldpausch decided to not run again The candidates seeking the two four-year terms are Kimberly Alderson. David Anderson. Donald Myers, and Brenda Teegardin. all of Hastings. Renewals of the 18 mills are levied on all second homes, industries and businesses, but not on homestead properties, which pay six mills under provisions of Proposal A. In Lakewood, there will be a request for three mills for technology. The millage would expire in the Lakewood district after the 1996-97 academic year. Maple Valley's enhancement millage will be used for renovations of the high school track, for band unforms and to buy and upgrade technology equipment at each of the school buildings. In Middleville, the enhancement request will be for 2.75 millsfor two years, to be used for textbooks and educational technology. Superintendent Jay Cason said the renewal of the non-homestead millage is crucial for the Thomapple Kellogg Schools Hastings has 119th commencement with that taw” he uid. Green, the parent of one Maple Valley grad and one high school student, said he feels there is a definite need in the school system for permanent additional ilassrooms and facilities as well as upgrading and adding to the technology area. He also said that he is happy with present curriculum offered at Maple Valley but would like to sec more science and math classes offered to coliege­ bound students What about Proposal A? Green said he agrees with lhe philosophy of Proposal A. "I agree with parts of Proposal A. homeowners had to have some property tax relief, but 1 still think that there should be some type of funding for schools through in­ come tax" said Green. Green said he also feels that all books should remain on library shelves at school. "I believe that the library is a better source of reading material than drug store shelves." said Green. He has also been involved in various com­ munity activities over the years, such as the local Lions Club, sports programs and scouting. "I believe that my experience, including volunteer services along with my business background, will help guide Maple Valley students into lhe twenty-first century.* said Green. Green added that he feels that he is at a point in his life and with his career that he can spend the lime needed lo be of service to the Maple Valley School District. Steven Haye* from Vermontville is con­ cerned about school finances. "I have an interest in lhe school system. My children are in school and I want the Maple Valley School District to survive," said Hayes who is the father of two. What about truancy from school, should parents be held accountable? Hayes said that he believes that decisions on truancy should be handled on a case by case ‘"Parents should be responsible for their children's actions while in school, but each situation is different" said Hayes. Hayes, who said he supports school efforts for an •'enhancement millage" believes that the school is in desperate need of a new high school track with safe bleachers He also said that if Maple Valle* students want to compete beyond high school, the school needs to make necessary equipment and materials available. What about Proposal A? Hayes said he believes that it isn't doing what the public preceived it would do. Hayes also said he is concerned that parents in the Maple Valley system won't be able lo recognize the need for the enhancement millage because of the board's decision to 're­ organize' classrooms in an attempt to save the district money. "I hope people realize that the enhancement millage can only be used for specific pur poses, it is not going for salaries" said Hayes, who added "if elected I want to make lhe re­ organization work as smooth as possible. and will remain open until 8 p.m. " - Absentee ballots are available at lhe superintendent's office next to the higt school. ., Mane DeWitt, who earned a perfect 4.0 for her high school years, asked the students 'Jo You Believe in Magic?' She said the magic was hard work and belief in yourself. Rachel Griffin spoke at the commencement program, saying she and the other graduates were just in the first chapter of their lives. Griffin also posted a perfect 4 for grade point average in her school career ' Graduating senior Mekssa Schreiner .displays a common reaction after . receiving her high school diploma from Hastings High School. Make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week in flWMKtinps For more information, write U.S. Savings Bonds. Washington. DC 20226. For a recorded message of current rate information, call I -800-4US BOND 1-800-487-2663 SXZk’X. JBONDS • sew, i» । Tbornappic Kellogg Dan Parker and Marty Wenger both will be running unopposed for a scat on the Thomapplc Kellogg □card of Education. Parker ha > an advertising directory business called Zenas Corporations He has two children in the public school system, daughter Maria, who will be a senior at TK in the fall, and son Dan. who will be in the seventh grade at TK Middle School. He is a member of the local Rotary Club and St. Paul Lutheran Church and served on the Zoning Board of Appeals, as a soccer coach and team funding direcior for 11 years, and on many other school committees such as chairman of finance for a millage election. Wenger is a dairy farmer and has four children. Chanda, who will be a senior al TK next year. Noah, who will be a sophomore at TK. Jessica will attend third grade at West Elementary, and Levi will attend first grade at McFall Elementary. Wenger is a member of lhe Michigan Milk Producers' Association and the Caledonia Farmers Elevator. He attends the Peace Reform Church in Middleville and is a former member of the Farm Bureau and the Thomap­ ple Township Board of Review. Both candidates were asked a set of ques­ tions to determine their views on the quality of education. FUNDING What is your position on fun­ ding private schools with public tax dollars'1 PRAYER: How do you feel about prayer in schools? BOOKS Do you believe there arc books in the school libraries that should be taken off the shelves? TRUANCY: What do you think of parents being jailed for their children's truancy from school? WEAPONS How do you feel about tbe re­ cent state law that makes <t mandatory that all students found with weapons be expelled? PROPOSAL A: Do you think Proposal A. which shifted school funding from the proper­ ty to sales tax, is working as lawmakers said it would? Would you advocate any changes? ISSUE What is the most critical issue fac­ ing your school district and what do you pro Kart Schwartz, teacher and coach, gave the commencement address at Fnday s graduation ceremonies He asked the graduates to inspire others, build other's self esteem and look for everyone's potential Helping others gives back greater appreciation of self, satisfaction and pride in yourselves, he said BANNER Call... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE' pose lo do about it? WHY YOU?: Why should lhe voters of the school district choose you over your opponent ’ Dan Parker FUNDING: ”1 don't agree that they should use public funds for private schools." PRAYER: "I saw a bumper sticker the other day that said. "As long as there will be exams in school there will be prayer ' "I agree with this statement I don't sec how you can keep prayer out of schools I don't take a stand on it one way or the other but no one is going to stop someone from praying if they want to pray " BOOKS: "If I knew of any I would have already tried lo get them off." TRUANCY: "If that will make the kids come to school then yes, by all means " WEAPONS: "If there is an intent to harm people then yes. However, there should he a way out for exceptional cases, (accidental situations) The local school board should have the final say in that." PROPOSAL A: "From a property owner's standpoint, ye*, because taxes have been lowered I believe we have to trust that educa­ tion will be a priority with the legislature and that they will give us the money we need Wc have to give them a chance to fullfill their pro­ mises and can't panic for sure until wc know what is happening. " "'I would like to see the Oxender Ammcnd ment (which will guarantee that 29 percent of the state budget will go to education) be passed." CRITICAL ISSUE: "One is curriculum and Dr. Alien and the board have made sure that something got done Wc just need to make sure we maintain a gtxxJ balance by be­ ing good stewards with watching our dollars and encourageing our legislature to put educa­ tion as a top priority." "The other is volunteerism Wc need lo look for an innovative way of working with businesses and industries tn our area We need lo help prepare students as best we can to prepare them for college and jobs. There are many people available who have tremendous gifts in working with children. We need a large organized volunteer program of parents and grandparents who will help with educa­ tion in the community." VOTERS: "I feel that I have an interest in TK schools from just living in the community. I care for kids and want the community to be the best it can be. My commitment is to sec that wc are doing it the best way wc can for the dollars that have." Marty Wenger FUNDING: "1 am neutral on this subject 1 need to learn a little more about the issue." PRAYER: "It doesn't bother me." BOOKS: "No I don't” TRUANCY: "1 guess it would be a possibility as a last resort." WEAPONS: "Thai's probably a good PROPOSAL A: "I don't know how well it's woiking. but I think it was a good idea. I think schools need the funding, but the tax shift was good." vren i linns, ui any-jpcimc cmurgii mi"FlT> pocal A. I think it probably needs some modifications, but I think we can make it work." CRITICAL ISSUE: "Discipline is one of the major problems, I plan to investigate the oossibilities of it.” WHY YOU?: "I thought I should get in­ volved with kids. I think more people should be involved and take responsibility for their education " The election will be held from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the TK High School auditorium. Residents are encouraged to vote. Lakewood Joel Pepper s name will be the only one on tbe ballot Monday, but a write-in campaign has been anounced by Perry Stnmback. Pepper said be supports tbe recent state law making expulsion mandatory for stu­ dents who bring weapons to school, but only if some type of provision is made for alter­ native education for tbe expelled student. "The school does have a responsibility to create a safe environment, " said Pepper, "but merely removing the child from the school doesn't necessarily solve the prob­ lem." Stnmback announced June 5 that he will run as a write-in candidate. Stnmback has lived in tbe Lakewood area for more than 20 years. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1980. He now has two children in tbe Lakewood school district. Strimback said the most important issue facing the school board is the children s edu­ cation. Many factors fall under that cate­ gory. he said, "but tbe bottom line is whether or not our children are getting the best education we can provide. About the weapons law. Strimback stated that he agrees, feeling that there is no place for weapons in our schools, and that if caught with a weapon, the student should be expelled until the situation can be resolved with the school and the student's parents or legal guardians. Both candidates are in agreement over the issue of parents being jailed for their child's truancy, feeling that this isn't a real solution to the problem Sales Position Brown’s Custom Interiors ...is accepting applications for a Creative Sales Associate. This part-time position offers approximately 30 hours per week, including some weekend hours. No experience necessary. Stop in and pick up application at: Brown’s Custom Interiors 221 N. Industrial Park, Hastings No phone calls, please. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 8, 1995 Lake Odessa pet store owners held on cruelty charges Sgt. John ApgtceM Joins the Hastings poet ot the Michigan State Police from the Wakefield poet In the Upper Peninsula. Sgt. joins state police post by Karen M.uck Staff Water The Hastings post ot the Michigan Stale Police expanded its administrative staff Monday with the addition ot a new sergeant. Sgt lota Appicelli joined the Hastings post from a petition al the Wakefield post in the northwestern tip ot die Upper Rrninsula. about IS miles from the Wisconsin bonier. It is the post farthest from lhe state police headquarter!. he said. He is a 23-year veteran of the State Police, and this is his I Hh post. Other posts he has worked al include Ml. Pleasant, where be began his state police career. Redford. New Baltimore. Detroll narcotics, and Mackinac Island. In 1979 be was promoted lo tbe New Baltimore post, and from there lo lhe Detroit Freeway post. Brighton. Manistee and Grand Haven. Appicelli will work afternoons in Hastings as a patrol sergeant with some administrative duties. He said this will allow him to log some time on the road. As a member of the Coast Guard Reserves, he served in the Gulf War and in Haid aa part of the port security unit working with tbe Marines He is stationed in the Houghton area, but with his move lo Barry County he expects to transfer to Grand Haven soon. In what little free time he has. he enjoys traveling, teaching scuba diving and exercising by running and working out. Appicelli and bis dog have since moved into Barry County "I like it. It Is a nice community." he said. "So far I have been impressed with the people I have met." Joyce and Terry Lanhert. owners of the Nature'! Den Ret Shop In Like Odeua. were u .cacd Monday on charger of cruelly lo an­ imal!. They are accused ot possible mistreatment of and cruelty to rrumals In the wake ot an inveriifaticn by lhe Lake Odessa Police Department and the Ionia County Health Department. Officials from Ionia County Animal Control and lhe Kent County Hu­ mane Society have removed the animals from the building Friday afternoon and placed them under protective custody al both facilities, according to the official report from the police department. The Department ot Natural Resources, the Department ot Agriculture and Ionia County Animal Control had been monitoring the business In May and earlier this month be­ cause of complaints of neglect and mis­ treatment of animals. The report said Police Chief Mike Struve received three annonymous calls June 2 from citizens reporting tbe pet shop had been cloned for three or four days and that during that time the owners bad not been sighted Imide. Five rats, numerous fish and one guinea pig were found dead in the shop. Four arctic foxes, 13 rabbits. IS gerbils, four unknown birds, one dwarf hamster. 18 chickens, eight hedgehogs, three iguanas, five snakes, five aquarium' of assorted tropical fish, one guitra pig. one scorpion, and 98 rats were found in the building. A bag of decomposing animals also was found in the basement. Animals in lhe bag could not be Identifcd because they were severely decayed and covered with bugs. Officials said the stench ot decomposing animals, urine and feces imide lhe shop was overwhelming. They also reported that the cages were filled with waste, lhe animals' water was either depleted or yellow-colored and filled with fur. and tbe animals "lacked activity.* The shop's thrrmoatal was set at 82 degrees, and there was no ventilation. During the invesligaiion and removal of Banner CLASSIFIE LOST DOG - BOXER, spayed female, Brindle and white. S .AJLB to 1134 Elliott M. Fowlerville, MI 48836. 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Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and have mrengc. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Stump grinding. insured. 721-8733 or 945-4687. Jobs Gaskill. \ah GARAGE SALE: Doll! Effesbee. Barbie, Ken. Case wardrobe, clothing. Old things, dried flowers, pictures, furni­ ture, books, etc.. Friday A Satur­ day June 9-10, 620 W. High Sl Hastings.____________________ SUMMER’S HERE, DEAR, AND WE’RE NEAR or just a nice drive. Childrens antique furniture, yard needs, beautiful wedding dress. Dad’s Day Specials, one week only. Come By-Come Bay' AUNT ELLENS ATTIC. Delton. M-43. 623-8900 l/n< t Ham on\ ADOPTION-LET US MAKE THIS DIFFICULT TIME EASIER FOR YOU AND PROVIDE A HAPPY AND SECURE FUTURE FOR YOUR BABY. HAPPILY MARRIED CATHOLIC COUPLE WISHES TO ADOPT AN INFANT TO SHARE THEIR ABUNDANT LOVE. MID 30’S, FINANCIALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY SECURE. CONFIDENTIAL, EXPENSES PAID. CALL TERESA AND JIM 800364-6369_______________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout. Walleye. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish. Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS' FISH FARM, INC, 08988 35lh St, Gobles, Ml 49055-Phone: (616)628-2056 Days (616>-624^215 Evenhys. / or Salt BEAUTIFUL 8 PIECE MAPLE bedroom outfit, includes orthopedic firm queen size mattress set Cost $1200 oew, sacrifice $300 2 months old. 517-699-2251.__________ SEALY POSTURPEDIC KINGSIZE bed mcludmg firm mattress set and beautiful brass headboard. 1 month old. Cost $1,300 new, sacrafice $250. 517-676-6414_______________ THREE PIECE BLACK VINYL living room outfit Includes couch, love seat and chair. One month old. Looks beautiful! Sacrifice $285. 517-699-4148._______________ USED TOILET FOR SALE. Call 948-2081 after 4 pm for more information. Two held in theft of flower shop safe guilty io welfare fraud in a plea agreement with praaecuton. . Edward T. Parks pleaded guilty to welfare fraud by falling to mform Che Michigan De­ partment ot Social Services ot a change in income status. As pan of lhe agreement, tbe Barry County Prosecutor's office dropped an additional charge at welfare fraud over $500 Both carry punishments of four yean in pnaon and/or a $2,000 fine. Circuit Court Judge James Fisben stressed restitution to lhe Department of Social Services should be part of Park's SdlienCC Sentencing has been set for June 29. fo other recent circuit conn urn • A Hastings man wa sentenced to jail and prohaxxi for larceny and forgery. Ryan M. Nevins, 20.' <as sentenced to 77 days In jail with 77 days credit, and three months probation for larceny In a building and attempted uttering and publishing. He stole checks from a home in Baltimore Township in an attempt to cash them for himself in April. As part of tbe semence. Nevtm tmist wear a tether for six months and seek mental and substance abuse counseling. * Criminal sexual conduct charges pending against a Battle Creek man were dropped as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors in another county. In exchange lor pleading guilty to similar charges in St. Joseph County, two charges against Jerrald A. Reid. 36, uf first-degree criminal sexual conduct will be dropped by the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. The dropped charges alleged that he had sex with a girl under 13 years old in 1987. He stood mute to those charges in December 1994, and not guilty pleas were entered on bis be­ half at that lime. • A 36-year-oM Kalamazoo man was senlenced to 12 months tn jail for drunken driv­ ing. Duncan A. Wallace pleaded guilty to a second offense of misdemeanor operating un­ der the influence of liquor (OU1L) in May. Because it was a second offense. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher sentenced him to 12 months in jail. 24 months of probation and revoked his license. The second offense charge raised the punishment from 90 dsys in jail with a suspended license. Wallace was caught driving drunk on M­ 37 in Johnstown Township in February. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell or buy something...rent a home, or get a job! Two Hastings men were arrested on charges of breaking into a downtown business and stealing a safe. David D. Moore, 20, and Joshua M. Cole, 18, allegedly broke into the Hastings Flower She/ in the early morning hours of June 1. and stole a small safe containing an undetermined amount of cash. They dumped the safe in a nearby field after prying open the door and taking the money, said officials al lhe Hastings City Police Department. Tbe safe was located where only employees could find it, police said. Moore and Cole were part-time deliverers for the floral shop. Tbe two were arrested later that same day after a police investigation. The safe and some cash were recovered. They were arraigned in district court on charges of breaking and entering a building, and breaking and entering of a safe, which carries a sentence of any time in prison up to life. Car strikes toddler walking near road A 15-month-oid Del ion boy was struck by a car while walking with his family on Mina- Road last week The driver. Nicole Cheney. 16. of Delton. was traveling north on Miller Road, a half mile north of Stevens, around 3 p m. May 28 when she pasted a car In front of her. As she drove back into her lane, she noticed several people walking along lhe roadside. She did not have enough time lo avoid them and struck a child. Andrew Wolfe. The boy was transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, then to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo by helicopier. He remains hospitalized in fair condition in the pediatrics ward Wolfe's parents, who were walking with him. were not injured. The accident remains under investigation. Three hurt in chain reaction crash Three can were Involved in a chain reaction accident in Hastings last Wednesday after an Iowa man failed to yield al an intersection Joel Widdel. 49. of Cummings. Iowa, was heading north on Hanover al about 3:30 p.m when be failed to yield the right of way and struck a car heading south driven by Billie Jo Cousins. 16. of Vermontville. Widdcl's car then ricocheted off Cousin's car and struck another car. slopped on East Clinton and driven by Larry Benedict. 37. of Hastings. Widdel. Cousins and her passenger. Charnell Ellison. 16. of Vermontville, were treated and released from ftnnock Hospital in Hastings. Benedict was not injured. Widdel was cited for failure to yield, and Cousins and Ellison were cited for failure to use seal belts. > Three arrested in school break-in try The Barry County Sheriffs Department made three arrests last Thursday night after interrupting a breaking and entering in progress at the Barry County Christian School, said Undershenff Donald Ford. Two recent graduates and a friend were in the process of breaking into the school at 10:18 p.m. when they were apprehended by an off-duty Barry County Sheriffs deputy. Joel Cipicic. Cody Knight and Justin Shotts were arraigned on charges of breaking and entering with intent to commit malicious destruction of property. Knight was valedictorian of the Barry County Christian Class of 1995. Nashville and Hastings City Police departments assisted the Sheriffs Department at the scene. Burglary suspect nabbed with car ID The identity of a house burglar was verified after police traced the ownership of a car left at the scene of the crime. A homeowner returned to her house on Middle Lake Road in Carlton Township al 3:50 p.m. May 24 to find a Ford Probe parked in her driveway. She inspected the house and found a broken window near the garage, drawers in disarray, dirty clothes on the bathroom floor, and a bathtub full of water. Michigan Slate Police troopers from the Hastings post identified the suspect. Linda Gregory, 36, of Howell, by the license plates on the Probe. She had fled the house on foot and in her haste forgot her car. She was hxind. wearing clothes allegedly stolen from tbe home, on Barber Road near Culbert Road. She was arraigned for the forced entry in Barry County District Court. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-06-15.pdf 83ebfd29ada2045b1156ea8e56887371 PDF Text Text Area schools approve millages See Page 2 H Barry County’s ‘Progress’ told Battle Cats visit Delton See Special Section See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 C-3 '12/S7W Hastings PublicLlbrar, 121 S.OKTCtl St. Hastings, HI 49058 AbllJNGS ANNER THURSDAY. JUNE 15. 1985 VOLUME 141. NO 17 PRICE 25* Three bond/millage issues defeated Schools likely to ask voters again by Jeu GuUep Writer *1 think well go (for mother bood/mill«ge election).. I don't know when." Mid Super­ intendent of Hartings Area Schools Carl Scttoeaael Tuesday. That very well may sum up the feelings of Schoeaael and the Board of Education about asking voters again for bond/millage to provide space and technology for students in the system Each board me other who spoke said they were disappointed by Monday's tors, hut could see no other way to solve the problem of lack of (pace in the schools. A proposal for $14.9 million for additions and renovations to existing buildings was defeued by 37 votes (1.277 to 1.240). A bid for $6.7 militoo in bonds for a new elemen­ tary also tost (1.386 to 1.107X as did a mil­ lage request ot .59 mill (1321 to 1.182) to operate a new building. The election also resulted in two vacated board seats being Tilled by Kim Alderson with 1.165 and Docald Myers with 1.203 votes. Also running were David Anderson with 877 and Brenda Tccgardin 870. Trustee Colin Cranenden said be thought the feeling about this election seemed to be more positive than previous ones, but he was frasuted by misinformaiion In letters to the editor. He asked people to take the time to "check the facts, call someone who knows," before they write negative letters to the editor. 'I would like to hear why people vote no... I wish they would come to meetings, or see us individually. "With the shape of the buildings and the enrollment projections, it's obvious... we're heading for pretty serious overcrowding. I don't know what to do about it. Call us at home, stop us on the street... give us some ideas." Cranenden said. Trustees Tom Groot aid Michael Hubert echoed Cruttenden s disappointment, with Groos making the point that delay only raises the cost of building. He said the Mon­ day proposal coat between one an 1 a half and two million dollars more than a similar pro­ posal made in 1992 ■(We canT) keep delaying the Inevitable. We're going to have to face it some day." Groos said: Vice President Patricia Endsley asked the public IO look at any road in Barry County and notice the new homes being built. Most of those homes will or do contain children. she pointed out. Her concern Is that the crowded conditions a the schools would soon start affecting baAlso d.sappointed was President Mark Feldpausch. who asked people to compare the cost of a cable TV subacrlpiion with the costofrhcbulldi-jgrendfaJons , ■It was a phenomena) deal... a bargain." he said. Schocsscl explained what h would take to bold another mtllagefoood election. Kim Alderson Donald Myers "If we bring back the same proposal, the state requires that we wait six months," he said. But if a significant change is made in the proposal, defined by the state as a 20 percent diftjresnrn. attbsr up nr down, tn the request then "we could come back uiy time." However, with publishing and other legal­ ities, Il takes 50 days to schedule an elec­ lion, be added. If the board does make another request. II again would apply to lhe stale treasury depanmeol to have the bonds backed by the state, allowing a tower interest rase. be said. Schoesscl commented that public informa­ tion sessions and tours of the buildings to show the problems did nut draw any re­ sponse. ' "We have a real problem with getting people in the building." Emergency program reductions protested by Elaine Gilbert At tu lain Editor Two Slate Police officials and a Kalama­ zoo County Sheriffs emergency manage­ ment director expressed concern to the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday about the board's recent decision to pare down Barcy i emergency management post. Commissioners last month reduced the hours and pay of County Emergency Man­ agement Director John Hislop as part of a budget cutting maneuver. "We've been quite concerned about the ac­ tion of the Barry Board to drastically reduce emergency programs in the county." Inspec­ tor Edwvd G Buikema. assistant division commander of the Michigan Stale Police Emergency Management Division, told ‘Coffee’ help appreciated Tom Mohler (left), superintendent of the Berry Intermediate School District, presents a plaque to Gary Rlzor of the County Seat for the restaurant's co-sponsorshlp ot the monthly Legislative Coffees. The series, also co-sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and held on the second Monday each month, will take a break over the summer and resume In September. commissioners. "We represent the governor in all mailers pertaining to disaster preparedness and emer­ gency management." Buikema said He also noted that he is a resident of Castleton Township and previously worked at the Stale Police Post in Hastings prior to being promoted In 1982. He shared information about a stale law pertaining to the county's responsibility in emergency management and that it must act on behalf of people In the county's political subdivisions if a disaster occurred. Mentioning Hislop's pay cut to $100 per week. Buikema said. "We have serious doubts whether you can gel any significant services from that kind ot arrangement" Hislop's former annual salary and fringes totaled about $43,000. After Tuesday’s meeting. Board Chairman lim Bailey said he didn't anticipate any change in the reduction of emergency man­ agement unless the board decides at a later date to beef up the post again. However, be said that would be unlikely "A lot of counties have part-time direc­ tors." be said. Buikema illustrated the financial jeopardy citizens and businesses in the county could face if Barry couldn't meet the requirements to obtain federal or state disaster (emergency funds if an incident should lake place in the county. Buikema Mid that at least one county in the Upper Peninsula found out the hard way during a receni winter when severe cold was responsible for breaking water lines and caused related trouble leaving homes without water for weeks. That county couldn't collect disaster funds for its citizens because it did not have emergency pians and information in place and no way to collect damage data, he said Bailey said after the meeting that Barry County now has a good emergency plan and that Hislop would be paid bis former salary any time he needed to go to special seminars See EMERGENCY, page 14 City will decide on Pennock PUD July 24 by David T. Young Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Editor The Hastings City Council expects to make ns decision July 24 on Pennock Hospital s proposal for expansion and a parking lot and a day care center across the street The Hanning Commission a week earlier recommended denial of Pennock's proposal, and council now must take up the quc»tion. The council decided to postpone the first reading of the proposed zoning ordinance to accommodate the planned unit development (PUD) until July 10. bypassing its next meeting. June 26, because of prospects three of its members, Frank Campbell. Joseph Bicam and Robert May. will be absent. The second reading and final decision then would come July 24. the same night a decision is expected on the proposed historic district. Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum ac­ cused the council of stalling on the Pennock issue, saying the Planning Commission has heard a presentation from Pennock officials and has had a public hearing and then made a decision She sax! everybody on the coun­ cil pretty much knows all about Pennock's proposals. so time for studying the issue fur­ ther isn’t necessary. She was told that lhe council could over­ ride the Planning Commission s recommen­ dation. But council officially has been tokl by at­ torney Richard Butler of Vamum, Rittering. Schmidt and Howlett of Grand Rapids that a two-third affirmative vote will be necessary to overturn the commission's recommenda­ tion. That means six votes among the nine members will be needed. City Manager Howard Penrod defending postponing lhe first reading until July 10. saying. "I think it’s an important enough is­ sue to have everyone present." “I don't think it's fair (to have a first read­ ing) when three members will be absent." said Mayer Mary Lou Gray. Pennock's plans have been to expand its current professional building adjacent to the hospital, build a parking lot across the street and move a child care center into an area on nearby Walnut Street. All but Ketchum approved a motion to have the first reading July 10. Council also received a petition signed by 240 residents who say they oppose the Pen­ nock project. In other business at Monday night's meet­ ing. lhe City Council: • Adopted the budget for fiscal year 1995­ 96. Il includes projected revenues of $2,889,488. projected expenditures of $2,489,041.58 and a projected fund balance of $524,596.88 as of June 30.1996. "This was the first year the budget was prepared solely by our city manager," said Gray. "It was a smooth process." Penrod said be appreciated lhe help of staff, who "spent a lot of hours to get to this point." Voting "no" on the budget was Ketchum. See CITY, page 2 �Pace 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 15, 1995 Hastings School Board agrees to borrow against state aid A by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Hastings Board of Education agreed Tuesday to borrow up to SI. 143 million be­ cause of uncertainties in its financial picture State law allows a district to borrow up to 50 percent of its anticipated state aid from the Michigan Municipal Bond Authority at competitive rates, said Superintendent Carl Schoessel. The board last April agreed to authorize the borrowing of $850,000 to cover the summer expenses Since Proposal A lowered property taxes, many townships did not col­ lect summer taxes to send to the schools, leaving the school with a money gap Now. with the possible reductions in lhe foundation grant that the system gets for each student, and the June state aid payment, along with a court decision that mandates pre-payment of the retirees plan, the school is looking al a shortfall of as much as $909,000, Schoessel said The board approved the borrowing 5-0 with Michael Anton and Ray Rose absent Vice President Patricia Endsley clarified the process, saying, "this is the slate lending us money, because they can t pay us on time." The board also voted unanimously to ap­ prove the 1995-96 budget submitted last month before Schoessel learned of possible changes in state funds. The tentative budget calls for revenues of $19,520,897 and expen­ ditures of $19,622,388.31. The budget would be balanced by using carryover from last year Schoessel made it clear that confirming the budget was just to comply with the law that calls for a budget to be in place by June 30. He said it was certain that the budget would be amended, probably very shortly. bi other business Tuesday, the board: • Set July 10 as lhe date of the annual reorganizational meeting. • Adopted a tax levy resolution, which in­ cludes an operating tax levy of 18 mills, a debt retirement rate of 2 mills and a state ed­ ucation tax of 6 mills. Each city and town­ ship in the district will get a certified copy of the resolution. • Confirmed trustees Michael Anton and Tom Groos as the board's nominating com­ mittee. • Accepted the monthly personnel report 4-0, with Anton and Rose absent, and Vice I‘reside nt l*atncia Endsley abstaining. • Modified the agreement with the Hast­ ings Education Association to set the school calendar and add language on restructuring classes at the high and middle schools. • Approved a five-year school improve­ ment plan. • Adopted the system-wide goals for the coming year with organizational emphasis. • Awarded insurance contracts to the Buck­ land Agency of Delton. Seven companies had bid on all or parts of the insurance pack­ age. Schoessel noted. The pact runs for three years al a cost of $126.620 per year. • Took no official action on a request by a Hastings parent to allow her son to attend Maple Valley School. Since it takes four board members to take action, and two of the five members voted against the recommendation to deny the request, the matter will be taken up at a later meeting. • Approved a request to allow two out-of­ district students to attend classes at Hastings. • Read and adopted resolutions of thanks to Mark Feldpausch and Michael Anton for their work on the board for lhe past eight years. • Recognized four local Business Profes­ sionals of America students for placing sev­ enth in a national competition. • Thanked members of the Hastings Fire Department. Hastings Police and Barry County Sheriff’s department for demonstra­ tions and instruction of students during the year. • Was presented with information for its review on school improvement work done during the school year. Area schools approve millage requests Three area school districts are planning to enhance technology and provide other "ex­ tras" after voters Monday opened their wal­ lets and approved additional millage Every vote does count. By just 2 votes, voters in the Thomapple Kellogg School District approved a 2.75 mill increase for two years for enhancements'' to purchase textbooks and related materials and educa­ tional technology (computers and software). The vote was 465 yes’ to 463 ’no.’ Voters also were in favor of renewing, by a vote of 626 to 312, 18-mills for general operations to be levied against non-homestead (business and second homes) property. With no opponents, incumbent Dan News Briefs Historical Society plans picnic, vote The Barry County Historical Society will have Us annual picnic ind election of officers for 1995-1996 at 6:30 tonight (Thursday. June 15) at the Lake Odessa Depot. The program will be “A History of the Lake Odessa Depot" by John Wane, president of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. A tour of lhe depot will be a pari of the presentation. There will he election of officers and the board of directors. Barry County Historical Society meetings are open to the public, and an invitation has been extended to members of the Lake Odessa society as well. Father’s Day Car Show set The 14th annual Father's Day Car Show will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Charlton Park. More than 1.000 street rods from 1980 and older, customs, street machines, special interest vehicles, pick-up trucks, p T-street. antiques and classics will be dtsnbycd throughout the village. Visitors to the car show and swap meet can listen to oldies, admire the cars and visit the historic buildings. Spectators can vote for their favorite vehicle and lhe owner will receive lhe Spectator's Choice Trophy. Wall plaques will be given for lhe lop five custom vehicles, top five antique or restored vehicles and top five street rods A club participation wall plaque and $20 will be presented to the club with the most cars in attendance. ‘ Mr. Street Rodder of the Year” will be named, honoring the individual who docs the most to promote street rodding The car that comes from the farthest distance will receive a plaque and $20. the National Street Rod Association will give out safety and merit awards and Chariton Park will announce the Direc­ tors' and Commissioners' awards. The swap meet, with more than 160 vendors, will feature auto parts, crafts, shirts and flea market items. Vendor spaces arc still available and vendors arc encouraged to register and contact the park abrnit set-up times Car exhibitors have a chance at $ 1.400 in cash. $3,000 in door prizes, four sets of custom wheels and rebuilt Chevy rmaor Dash plaques will be given to the first 1.200 can. Admissam for car cxhitMtors is $10 No trailered vehicle. are allowed General admission is $4 for adults and $1 lor children ages 5 to 15. For more mtormatikon or directions, call the park at 945-3775 I Parker and newcomer Marty Wenger won their bids for the two available school board seats. Wenger had 694 votes and Parker gen­ erated 675 votes. Lakewood Voters were in a generous mood in the Lakewood School District, approving two millage proposals by wide margins. By a vote of 853 to 495, they agreed to renew 18mills against non-homestead (business and second homes) property. Voters also said yes to three additional mills for technology purchases, by a vote of 769 to 584. A write-in candidate Perry Strimback cap­ tured one of the two available seats as did Boating safety classes planned The Barry County Sheriff s Depart­ ment will give free boating safety classes for adults Saturday. June 17, and youngsters Saturday. June 24. The classes, sponsored by the Gun Lake Protective Association, will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days at 2965 Patterson Road. Shady Shores. Gun Lake, across from the Gun Lake Chapel. Those attending should bring their social security number, a pencil or pen and a sack lunch. The classes for young people will be for those who are at least 12 years old by August of this year. For more information, call 948-4801 and ask for Bill Johnson of the Gun Lake Protective Association at 792-2022. Joel Pepper. Pepper’s name was the only name that appeared on lhe ballot. He re­ ceived 1.050 votes and Strimback garnered 577 votes. Both are newcomers. Maple Valley Two new faces - Dr. Michael Callton and Roger Green - will sei r on the Maple Val­ ley Schools* Board of Education. Incumbents did not seek re-election. Callton received 532 votes. Green, 477; Tamara Christensen. 355; Mark Andrews. 141; and Steven Hayes, 385. Voters in the Maple Valley School Dis­ trict approved. 778-292, a renewal of 18 mills for operations to be levied against non-bomestead (business, second homes, in­ dustry) properties Three mills for "enhancements" were ap­ proved by a vote of 710-360. The proposed two-year millage will fund construction of a new track and football field at the high school and pay for bleachers at Fuller School, prprirfr.—y band uniforms and equipment and pu£tese new computers, in­ cluding Internet equipment and software. Delton Kellogg There was no contest in lhe Delton Kel­ logg School Board race for two, four-year terms. Incumbents John Wells and Wilbur Glenn were not contested. Glenn received 124 votes and Wells polled 118. A total of 141 voters participated. Fred Jacobs. 'Distinguished Alumnus” for 1995. says a few words after accepting the honor at the 108th annual high school reunion held at Hastings ** High Fred Jacobs receives honor as ‘Distinguished Alumnus’ J-Ad Graphics News Sen-ice If a few words could describe Hastings na­ tive Fred Jacobs, they might be "involved" and "committed." Named the "Distinguished Alumnus" for 1995 at the annual Hastings High School re­ union banquet. Jacobs has contributed to the community through membership in the Hastings Rotary. Barry County Futuring Committee, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, the Barry County Fair Board, the Barry County Community Building Board, Barry County Economic Development group, the Private Industry Council. Strate­ gic Planning Committee for the City of Hastings, the Barry County Development Corporation. Community Newspapers of Michigan and the Thomapple Foundation, among others. He also has received numerous awards from those organizations and others tn the community. Jacobs is secretary, and in charge o< pro­ duction. at J-Ad Graphics Inc., publishers of the Reminder, Banner, Marshall Advisor. Battle Creek Shopper, Real Estate Weekly. Maple Valley News. Lakewood News. Sun and News and Weekender, with a combined circulation of more than 300,000. The corpo­ ration also prints for more than 38 outside weekly and monthly publications and owns and operates commercial printing facilities in Hastings and CharkXtc. J-Ad Graphics wifi celebrate its 50th year in 1995. ‘ ........... ... Jacobs now is leading an effort through the Futunng Committee to build a local campus for Kellogg Community College In the Hastings area. He also has an interest in a residential project south of Hastings with a group of local and area investors, a dream he has b^d for most of his adult life. Though be didn't realize it at (he time, be* was given a formula for life by his parents, be said. "If you create a road map for your future, you'll be successful," he stressed. He pointed out that his father, who is 80> this year, still is committed io always mov-"* ing ahead, and "never says no" to new en-' deavors. ’There will be negatives, but dotrt^ look at the negatives." be stressed. Took the positives."................... -•w no ) "I won't cherish anything any more than do being recognized by my peers at Hastings High School* Jacobs concluded Fred has frjen married to Patti (St. Martin)’ Jacobs since 1970. They arc parents of four •"» children, Jenny. Carrie. Jon and a daughter, & JU1. who is deceased. :iti who said she thought council should have seen minutes of Joint Economic Develop­ ment Committee meetings first. • Approved the $16,500 annual special ' • assessment on downtown businesses for. , parking after a public hearing, in which no n* comment was made. • Approved closing Faglewood Drive after a public bearing, in wfjeh no comment was made. A document will be drawn up by the chy attorney, and the city will retain x underground easements • Approved a bid from D & D Contracting *• for street patching at $126 per ton and seal­ coaling at 80 cents per square yard. • Authorized an agreement with CNC •* Outstanding students named at Hastings Middle School Many students at the Hastings Middle School were recognized for their herd work during the last school year at an assembly on June 5. One of the categories is "Citizen of the Year" for each grade level. Pictured are (left to right) "Cftizen of the Year" for the eighth grade. Beth Amett. for the seventh grade. Virginia Jennings, and 'Citizen for the Year" for the sixth grade. Matt Gergen Some Citizens are not pictured; David Parker, eighth grade; Brandon WiRard. seventh, and Melissa Hodges, sixth grade. Awarded by the staff, the Citizens award is based on student’s citizenship, sportsmanship, attitude, academics, service, and leadership. Manufacturing, which plans to move out of lhe industrial incubator and locate in the^’ new industrial park on Starr School Road ' ’ The agreement calls for CNC to pay $10,000 for four acres and the chy to offer tax abatements, contingent on the city being successful in gaining a community development block grant. • Agreed to lease 11 spaces in the south City Hall parking Ex to Barry County for $1 per year until the county is able to come up for a more permanent solution for its parking problems. The problems were created by the construction of the new Courts & Law Building on West Court Street. • Set a public hearing for Monday evening, June 26, on the question of vacat­ ing a portion of Country Club Drive. • Agreed to have a special closed meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 19. on upcoming contract negotiations with the labor unions representing police, firefighters and depart­ ment of public works employees. • Approved a request from lhe March of: Dimes to have a "Walk America" fund-: Hospice workshop set for June 20 The second in a series of Barry Com­ munity Hospice workshops will be held at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday. June 20, in the conference room at Pennock Hospital The workshop. "Sprintualtty: Quality Hospice Care.” is for area clergy and lay ministers. Robert Mueller, chaplain of Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids, will be the speaker. He will begin his presentation at 9 a.m.. after a continental breakfast. Deb Winkler, division manager for Barry Community Hospice, said the pur­ pose of the workshop is to help area clergy and lay ministers gain a better ap­ preciation of the Hospice philosophy as it relates to spiritual care Mueller also will talk about how caregivers and patients spiritually interweave The workshop w ill be free of charge as a public service. Reservations are required For more information, call Hospice at 948-8452 before Friday. June 16. "Hastings is a great place, and I'm happy we raised our family here." He pointed out that the hospital, and most businesses and banks in Hastings are locally , owned, something which bodes well for the , town. "My dad and mom started from nothing; ' now my kids are involved, and I hope all of , our kids and grandkids participate in the fam-, Uy business at some time," he said. The Jacobs family includes father Mel, brothers John and Steve and sister Joyce, and several children. The matriarch of the Jacobs family. Alice, died in 1987. 4 CITY, continued from page 1 - ‘WalkAmerica’ is set for Sept. 16 The March of Dimes will have its 10th anniversary "WalkAmerica'’ fund­ raiser at 9 a.m. Saturday. Sept. 16. star­ ting al Fish Hatchery Park Nationally, the March of Dimes this year is celebrating its 25<h anniversary as a walking fund-raiser, involving an estimated 875.000 people in nearly 1.500 communities. The local event last year raised $5,516 and lhe goal in Barry County this year has been set at $5,000 with 130 walkers. Anyone interested in walking, spon­ soring or volunteering may call Lisa Murray at I-800-968-DIME. The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency with the mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. "I learned young to become involved; my parents taught us to be contributors," be., said, explaining his willingness to volunteer his lime and talent to so many community interests. Jacobs said Hastings provides many oppor­ tunities, "is a good place to live and. if you work hard, a place where you can be success- , ful. "I love Hastings, and I never plan to , leave," Jacobs said in his acceptance speech. raiser tn the city on Sept. 16. • Approved a request from the First Pres­ byterian Church to have a part of West Cen­ ter Street closed off for Vacation Bible School from 8:30 a m. to 12:30 p.m. June Erika Simpson (left) and Andrea Larke have succeeded in maintaining perfect 4.09 grade point averages during all three years of their middle school experience. They were recognized for that achievement at the honors assembly held at the Hastings Middle School recently 19-23. • Approved a request from Jennifer Lum­ bert to be able to hold a wedding May 25. 1996. in Fish Hatchery Park. She received permission to set up two canopy tents in ' case of rain and to bring a horse and *. carnage to the park. She will provide her • own liability insurance for lhe event. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 15, 1995 — Page 3 Ehlers says ‘Contract with America’ makes a unique year by David T. Young Editor Third District Congressman Vern Ehlers says ft's been "a unique year' in Washington because of the "Contract with America." but the battle of the budget remains. Eblers made remarks at a "town meeting last Saturday morning in Hastings, and he fielded many quest ions from many of the two dozen people who showed up. The town meeting was very different than last year's, which focused mostly on gun control. This years main topic was the budget and the deficit. Ehlers said one of the promises of the "Contract" was io put together a balanced budget bill, but that battle is still raging. He called the Contract with America "a unique event in American history... the busiest 100 days in the history of Congress." After they were swom in, the Republicandominated House immediately went to work. On the first day. the membership voted to make al! laws that apply to citizens apply to them, too, banned voting by proxy, started to use "honest budget figures" and began a comprehensive audit of the books in the House. That set the tone for the 100 days." be said, stressing that lawmakers who signed the "Contract" agreed to bring 10 key issues to a vote, not to*fcet,hcm passed. "The contract was totally fulfilled," he said "The astounding tiling was that we did more than I expected. We passed all but one of lhe 10 (the bill on term limits, which needed a two-thirds nugority)." Stares' term limits laws also recently were dealt a severe blow by aLLS. Supreme Court ruling. Though it passed the House, a balanced budget amendment failed in the Senate. But there have been successes, such as the line item veto, welfare reform and a tax cut. With welfare reform. Republican legislators have attempted to get rid of federal waste by turning over welfare funding to the states in the form of block grants. "We believe the states are all different," said. "Let them adapt it (the funding) to their own circumstances. We won't spend as much at the state level as we do at the The goal of a national balanced budget by the year 2002 is a major undertaking Ehlers noted that the federal debt now is $4.7 trillion, and lhe amount of interest massive. "If we didn't have interest payments, we'd have a balanced budget." he said. "Interest now has become the Na 1 expenditure. "It as been estimated that if we balance the budget, interest rates will drop by 2 percent every year. "It's hard to bring it (lhe deficit) down without creating problems with our economy." be continued. "Well try to have projected revenues equal projected spending by lhe year 2002." Ehlers said rumors that the effort will cut Social Security and Medicare is "simply a bunch of nonsense." Medicare, he said, over the past several years has been taking in more than it s been spending, it has a surplus. "The idea is not to cut Medicare." the congressman said, "but to decrease the rate of increase in spending. We re not cutting Medicare, we re attempting to limit the rate of growth." He said there has been "some sloppiness in running the system and some fraud." Social Security, meanwhile, is a separate fund that is not being raided, but it's being used to mask the size of the deficit. "Congress has played some games with it because it has a surplus," he said, calling for "honest budgeting." Social Security, however, will be in financial trouble when the baby boomer generation retires. Ehlers said that while Congress has been suggesting budget cutbacks. "You can't believe the screams of anguish, but well all have io take the pain. "The pco|4c of this nation aren't going to give one more cent to the federal government until they’re sure it's being spent wisely." When asked about foreign countries that owe us money from our help many yean ago. Ehlers said that amount is only a small part of the budget deficit and it's not likely that Third World Countries have the ability to repay their debt Ehlers said that they way Congress Third District Congressman Vern Ehlers makes a point during his “town meeting** Saturday morning with about two dozen local citizensr. operates has changed in many way, and not the least is that most lawmakers today are part of lhe "commuter Congress, flying back home on weekends to meet with constituents. “When 1 talked to Gerry Ford, he told me that he came back to West Michigan only twice a year, at Christmas and over the summer (when he first look office in i?48). "It keeps you in touch with people in your district." he added. "People have tremendous problems with the federal government. We have become ombudsmen between you and the federal government. It's too bad the federal govt mment has gotten so complex and unresponsive." Getting back to the question of Social Security, one audience member said be doesn't want to "rob the American dream from my kids to retire," and added. Tra tired of paying high taxes for people who won't work." Ehlers pointed out that when Social Security started in 1935. lhe retirement age County approves across-the-board budget cuts by Elxiwe Gilbert Assistant Editor Budget cuu to the lune of 1J percent ■cm ibe board In the IW5 general fund and appropriations for all departments and agen­ cies is the latest effort by the Barry County Board of Cdmmtssinners to improve its fi­ nancial woes. COmmtssionen Tuesday voted to approve the reduction and save $91,130. Total savings in recent weeks from budget reduction and restructuring total $153,630. The savings include animal shelter cuts to­ taling $21,000; emergency management cuts. $11,000. and a freeze on the capital budget. $30300 Items restructured are not included in the 13 percent cut. "Currently, we're facing the prospect of losing revenue sharing, our taxable values are obviously not keeping up with equalized values, our fund balance is in danger" if there is a fiscal emergency in the court system or elsewhere, said Commissioner Rod Goebel, chairman of the County Board's Finance Committee. "I would like to see a half million dollars in the bank that we thought we had when we came here (to nan the term io January),Goebettaal "We wool do that this year and we probably won't do that next year. I would like to see at the end of my term, the money we thought we had when I came on board" An error was made last year in projecting revenues tor lhe current county budget. During what usually is a routine transfer of 16.000 to aikxMe to Charlton Park. Cotumwooer Tim Burd suggested that per­ haps a cut should be made in the park's fund­ ing, or al least a delay in funding, in view ot park wasn't that much better this year." he said. Earlier, ne had stressed. "Not that our park isn't an excellent operation. When it comes down to necessities though, it's not abso­ lute. We can live without it, compared to the Sheriffs Department and other things." Goebel did note Hut Charlton Park is in­ cluded in the across-the-board cut and that the board didn't plan to restructure or micro­ manage lhe park. "We are leaving this within the park's board to handle their (13 percent) cuts..." Goebel said. In the 1996 budget appropria­ tion, park funding will be evaluated in light of their millage and proposed fee restructur­ ing. he said. Commissioner Sandy James pointed out that Chariton Park's events had already been published for the year. "We can't spend more than we've got," said Burd, who cast the lone dissenting vote pertaining to the fund transfer to the park. "The Finance Commitlee is doing an excel­ lent job." Burd said, adding that he just want the board to look at the park expenditure "and a couple other areas." In another matter, former county commis­ sioner Mark Doster said he had "grave con­ cerns" about the proposed changes in the board s own by-laws. He called one section of the proposed by­ laws "incredibly dangerous" and unworkable. He was referring to a ^roywed change that would allow the county chairperson, with the advice of a majority of the sitting mem­ bers. to name committees assignments each January. Currently, the chairman alone has the power to assign committee and sub­ committee work. "The reason for this is two people cannot agree on this. Six can't agree," Doster said. "I think if this would be approved nothing more would be accomplished the entire year." The intent was to give the chairman re­ sponsibility to organize, said Commissioner Emmet Herrington, who heads a committee that has sought input from commissioners to revamp the by-laws. "I asked for input and got almost noth­ ing," Herrington said. (Medicaid only at this time) 110 W. Center Street, Hastings Some purchases are your breath away. Some just give it back. Utah the American Lung A«Ddatton* of Michigan’s Go! Privilege Card*, you wfl be abb to ptey said. Without committees, Doster said, com­ missioners would be "little more than fig­ ureheads" and would "not have a full under­ standing of bow this county runs to make good decisions like you do at present. "Tm not very happy *rilb the vt . si major­ ity of changes in it • by-laws. I would urge the board to defeat the entire package." Doster said. Herrington had planned to ask the board to vote on the proposed by-laws this week, but in discussion commissioners decided to have the county prosecutor's office review the by­ laws to make sure they are legally correct before taking any action on them. Commis­ sioners may still submit by-law changes at lhe next board meeting. Herrington said. Physician Services Available Lab Testing one free round of golf at more than 150 golf courses for just to be replaced by the Department of Labor because education today is tied closely to job training programs. He said the -Education 2000* program is a good example of -good idea mars starting io run awry. It'a gotten corrupted as it's gone along." He said he sees education as a local, not federal issue. On other Issues. Ehlers said: ■ He's vehemently against flag burning, but he's not sure there should be a constitutional amendment on the quest lor • On illegal aliens: "It's tough to stop when you have a free and open society." • Bosnia: "If we are called to extricate U.N. peacekeepers. I think we should help, but I’m opposed to US. involvement. It's a total mess. It's a longtime simmering feud. I m afraid that if wc go in. ull be another Vietnam. It will oflly^et worse. Wecant-be the world's policeman. There are some problems we cannot solve... I don't know any good solution." • On the crime bilk "For yean I’ve been a cynic about the federal government handling crime issues. Everyone’s against crime." He said the states, not the federal government, are responsible for building prisons. "I don't think well solve crime problems until we solve problems at the federal level. We have to take responsibility for what's going on in society." He noted that be publicly has come out against the movie "Die Hard with a Vengeance" and has taken criticism for his statements Family Health Care Services the ocher budget cuts. -The world wouldn't come to an end if our so special they take Doster said he also is concerned about a proposed change that says committees would expire at midnight Dec. 31 or earlier if the committees were no longer needed. "Who would determine if committees were no longer needed?" he asked. "1 think tlus is Emmet Herrington's at­ tempt to eliminate committees." Doster was 65 and the average life span was 69. Today Use retirement age is the same, but average life span is pushing 80. About prospects of a lax cut. Ehlers said such a move might stimulate the economy and get more money into the revenue stream He added that the government also gets more revenue after doing things like cutting the capital gains tax. The huge deficit has been a problem for a long time, but he said there's a story about former President Ronald Reagan and former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill that might explain bow the debt exploded. He said he understood that Reagan wanted to give Americans a tax cut and build up the military while O'Neill wanted to keep spending on domestic programs. They made a gentleman's agreement to have both, Ehlers said. "That resulted in the greatest increase in the federal debt we've ever had." he said. Ehlers said be had always thought that good business people should make good lawmakers and public servants, but today the most important thing business can do is increase revenues, which is what you don't want government to da When asked a question about Barry County’s potential problems with a landfill accepting waste from elsewhere, be said the Supreme Court has ruled that interstate commerce cannot be restricted. Ehlers said he once wrote legislation that would allow counties to deny waste from other areas while be was in the State Legislature. He said be supports the proposed gas tax increase. "I don't favor tax increases, but that's is a tax I do favor." be said. "I hope the governor and legislature work that out. People are paying a lot less for roads than they used to and the roads are showing it." Ehlers also said be believes that the Department of Education is on its way out. (616) 945-9516 Call for an appointment $35 More importantly. you! be ftghring lhe <1 taler of children infer one year ci age and the <3 taler in America tang ilsaase This golf season, get the Golf Privilege Card - and give back the Caring and Concerned Office Staff breath of hie t na A new and expanded service of AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. afMchf* Barry-Eaton «0J Say-ww Lanw* M4C*».|in (800) LUNG-USA (517) 484-4541 - • wwac w t District Health Department m Hearing Vision Physicals �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 15. 1995 rF-I-NANCIALy. FOCUS a /ioiawfry...Mark 0. Christensen of Edward 0. Jones * Co. Former abortion clinic owner’s story interesting To The Editor: J Selecting the Best Mutual Funds Investors looking for help can find more advice than they could ever use at the nearest library or bookstore. Look under the categories of “investing" or “personal finance." and you’ll find hundreds of books, each claiming to be the only one you’ll need However, a few gems can be found among the volumes. One of those is the 1994 edition of “The 100 Best Mutual Funds You Can Buy.” by Gordon K. Williamson. This book not only lists the top funds by investment category, but also pro­ sides a common-sense method of choos'ng the right funds to meet specific needs. Investors are always eager to find the best funds, but first they must define their par­ ticular needs. These needs can be determin­ ed by relatively simple factors such as the investor's tax bracket and existing in­ vestments, and by more complicated con­ siderations such as financial goals, risk tolerance and length of time the investor is willing to invest. The book provides fund recommendations in 13 separate categories, each designed to meet specific needs and different levels of risk. Each of the 100 funds listed is given a fair and detailed analysis that rates it on a point system in each of five categories: total return, risk reduction, management, tax own imitation and expense control. In addi­ tion. each fund is given a rating of fair, food or excellent for performance in good and bod markets and predictability of returns. Perhaps best of all. however. William­ son's book provides a three-point system that's sample enough to be used by anyone imemtod in mutual funds. 1. Select funds that have had the same manager for at least five yean, this will cut your selection approximately in half. 2. Eliminate as much risk as possible. In the book. Williamson not only provides at risk profile for each fund listed but also ex­ plains how to create a risk profile for any kind. Creating such a profile helps you find the best returns in relation to the risk offered. 3. Choose funds that have performed well over at least the past three to five yean. Ten- to 15-year periods are even bet­ ter. if you can find funds that have had the same management that long. The book also answers general questions about mutual funds and discusses the debate over load vs. no-load funds. Williamson does not suggest considering only one type of the other; in fact, his list of 100 is about equally divided among load and no-load funds. “A better way to proceed," Williamson suggests, "is to try to separate good funds from bad ones.” Investors can find multitudes of books and publications promising to help them do just that. “The 100 Best Mutual Funds You Can Buy” is one book that makes good on that promise. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 51'/. Ameritech 44'/. Anheuser-Busch 56’/. Chrysler 43’/. CMS Energy 24’/. Coca Cola 60s/. Dow Chemical 70'/. Exxon 70s/. Family Dollar 13s/. Ford 29’/. General Motors 46s/. TCF Financial Corp. 47 Hastings Mfg. 18’/. IBM 91"/. JCPenney 48s/. 67s/. Johnson & Johnson Kmart 14"/. Kellogg Company 67’/. 37'/. McDonald's Sears 571/. Southeast Mich. Gas 19'/» Spartan Motors 9'/> Upjohn 37"/. Gold $386.80 Silver 5.39 Dow Jones 4484.51 Volume 339,000,000 Change + 1’/. + ’/> -3’/. —«/. -’/. + '/. -2*/. —"/. + •/. -’/. —VI. -•/. —’/. -'/. ♦ ’/. +1 -'/. + '/> + •/. + '/. —'/. + ’fc +1 + 2.30 + .08 -.69 Rep. Geiger to serve on legislative task force Stale Rep. Terry Geiger has been selected to serve on a national legislative task force on rrapportionment, announced Michigan House Speaker Paul Hilligonds. Geiger. R-Lake Odessa, will serve on lhe National Conference on Stas: Legislatures Reapportrnnment Task Force, The July 16-20 conference is in Milwaukee. “Representative Geiger’s excellent track record as a first-term lawmaker and his background in state and local politics make ham an ideal choice for this task force." said HiMegonds. R Holland “Many issues surrourd the reapportion me nt of election districts. Terry’s insight and ideas should pro­ ve valuable to the task force. " Grir*. chair of the House Appropriations Judiciary Subcommittee, said he is honored to be selected for the national conference “I am very much interested in the legal, technical and political issues that affect rcapporoonment and redistricting." Geiger said. “I look forward to discussing these matters with task force members from across the country.” The NCSL task force studies rcapportionment and redistricting of congressional and state legislative election districts. It also com­ municates the views of state legislatures regarding programs conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Census Redistricting Data Program and the Voting Section of the U.S. Depart­ ment of Justice. When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS’ to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER. ..945-9554. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 •MEWSROOM’ DevtoTMxng (EOtor) EMne G*art (AMuamtEdux) Karen Hauck Barters Gal Jean Gakup Ctndy SmKh Sharon MBer TX. StonzaRMrion Mandy HaM • ADVEJmSWG DEPARTMENT • CUadM M» KCMplad Monttoy tvougti Friday I tin to SJ0 SaMttay SX am • Noor Scott Omman Dentoe Howel Jerry Johnson DenBusrge SvbKriprian Rates: $15 per year in Barry County $17 per year in adjoining counbos $20 00 par year aisewhara POSTMASTER Sand address changes to: PO.BoB Kasangs. Ml 4905B-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 490S8 (USPS 717-830) Attention parents with teen daughters: The abortion industry wants your grandchildren! I'm ma kidding! My staff and I recently attended a banquet in which Carol N. Everett was the guest speaker. Mrs. Everett is a former abortion clinic owner. In fact, she was pan owner of a chain of abortion clinics, and personally responsible for the murder of 35,000 aborted babies. She spoke of “how" she and her staff manipulated voung women into killing their babies. Let me tell you some of their “trade secrets”: First, accessability is priority. They spent $200,000 per year on yellow pages ads alone, making sure that her clinic's 800 number was available throughout her entire state. Sound familiar? Open your area phone book to the first yellow page... what a coincidence! Second, she personally trained her “tele­ marketers" how to manipulate the minds of the young girls who called; starting with assuring them of their worst fears... “Yes. you arc pregnant.” (How could they be cer­ tain over the phone?) “Your parents are gon­ na be very upset with you. aren’t they?" (manipulation) “We can help." (Reel them in — hook, line and sinker.) Abortions range from $50 to $4,000. The average rate is $250. When these young girts come into these clinics without the money they are “persuaded” to borrow $5 to $10 from each of their friends, anyone, and then are told to get a part-time job to pay them all back within a year. These girts are pressured to get the money ASAP, because the clinics know that if lhe girt has too much time she may change her mind, and they (the clinic owners) would be out-a-safe?” Mrs. Everett's clinics performed 10 to 12 abortions per hour with only one doctor per­ forming them. It doesn't lake a genious to calculate the profits, Mrs. Everett made $20 to $30,000 per month by killing babies. Another technique her clinics used was building sites near schools, where her young victims were. Her so-called nurses and counselors prescribed the lowest possible dcse of birth control to these girls, and encouraged them they could have “safe sex” without fear of getting pregnant — when they KNEW these pills had to be taken every day. al the same time, in order to be effective. You see. they rely on the girts irresponsibility to get DK teacher caring friend Letters themselves pregnant, knowing that they’ll come back for "help.” There is so much more to Carol's story: She’s now pro-life, traveling the country, speaking on her experience, with a goal of seeing an end to legal abortion in her lifetime. She has written a book which is available in most bookstores, titled “Blood Money. Get­ ting Rich Off a Woman’s Right to Choose.” Mrs. Everett ended the evening with this thought... “If abortion is such a good thing, why isn't it free?” I implore parents to be open with their daughters. Tell them you'll love them no mat­ ter what., yes. you'd be disappointed if they got pregnant because you want so much more for them... but you’d love them and be there for them. Save your daughters from the lifetime of pain they'll endure emotionally, and sometimes physically — all because some abortion clinic owner wanted to buy that new Mercedes. Be informed — and mostly, love them both! Joanna Haddix, President Barry County Right to Life Let’s accept responsibility for mistakes 7b The Editor: Another letter concerning Mr. Moore, please. Mr. Moore would have been better off to leave his pen at rest, admit he broke the law and pay the fine, Mr. Moore is not upset because he did something wrong. He is upset because he got caught. I wonder how many times he has parked in handicapped spots before without getting caught? This incident is an example of many people in our society who are well practiced in (he art of "shifting the blame." Whatever these persons do, it is not their fault. It is always someone else * fault. "They made me do it" or "The devil made me do it.** That is a "cop out"! Il’s about time these people recognize themselves, admit their mistakes and pay the consequences. I’m tired, as I'm sure many people are, of being dumped on. If 1 got a speeding ticket and I was speeding, I deserve it. I applaud the Hastings City Police for doing their duty. Deanna Taylor Hastings Central teacher will be remembered To The Editor: There are many fine teachers at Central Elementary. This day. we would like to honor one in particular. Mrs. lean Picking, who is retiring this week as a kindergarten teacher alter many dedicated years. She has touched many young lives and has helped to nurture each child’s individual talents and abilities. Our daughter, Hannah, was fortunate enough Io have Mrs. Picking as her teacher this year. The dan had an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and a love for learning. She encouraged her students' creativity and helped them to realize that they were capable of doing whatever they set their minds to. She will be missed al Central, but all of her past and present students always will remember their first teacher with fondness Thanks. Mrs. Picking, for your gift of time. Donna and Jeff Chapman To The Editor: Over the last year, all we have read in the paper ha* has to do with Pennock Hospital, the land fill, or Thomapple Equipment, and so How about something happy? Recently, our 5-year-old son finished developmental kindergarten al Southeastern Elementary. His teacher was Miss Angela Ehredt. We ccuidg't fesve asked for a better experience for our ctyty. He was so lucky to get a teacher as daring, dedicated and compassionate. 1 think that if more teachers were like her we wouldn’t have any dropouts. She was more than a teacher to her students. She was a buddy and good friend. We need more like her. Lori and Mike Trudgeon Hastings Handicapped slots have good purpose Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20610. phone (202) 224-4822 Cart Levin, Democrat. Russeft Senate Office Building. Washington O.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531 Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third ot Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United Stales House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mtoh. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the dty of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District otfice^Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapkis, Mich. 49503, phone (616) To The Editor: I am responding to last week’s letter from Donald Johnson of Middleville regarding peo­ ple who park in handicapped reserved spaces. Evidently, he has been fortunate not to have a loved one in hi* family suffering with em­ physema or a heart problem, as was my hus­ band. where by his physical appearance he ap­ peared to be in good health, but because of Joss of long capacity be was unable to walk only a few feet. Each one of us st xild not be so quick to criticize people umt’, as lhe old saying goes, “we have walked ia their shoes.” Elizabath (Betty) Grinage Hastings Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87lh District (aU of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 15, 1995 — Page 5 KCC’s plans to located in Hastings beginning to take definitive shape Pleasantview girls learn “giris+math & Science=success” To encourage girls to pursue math and science as careers, the Hastings schools have business partners who can show the young ladies the choices and opportunities waiting for them if they realize the importance ot science skills tn the real wortd Pleasantvlew's business partner. Proline was visited by four students who saw demonstratons ot math, science and technology skills being used in the workplace Audra Gorby, accounts manager at Proline, escorted (left to nght) Vicky Mehmet, Mary Arm Traisler, Amber Smith and Sara Wank. Dorie Warner HASTINGS - Dori» Warner, 78, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Sunday, June 11 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on August It, 1916 in Glad­ win. the daughter of Earl and Eunice (Turner) McCotley. Mn Warner was raised in Gladwin and Detroit area and attended schools there. She moved to Hastings in 1941 from Gladwin. She was married to Merle Dickinson in 1936. The marriage ended in divorce. She then married Ear! Warner in 1942. He preceded her in death on September 23, 1963. Her employment inchided Nurses Aide in hospitals, musing homes and in private homes. She is survived by a daughter, JoAna Barr of Hint; two sons, James Dickinson of Lansing and Larry Warner of Florida; several grand children and great grandchildren; two sisters, two brothers. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday Jsae 14,1995 at the Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Sbotfcey officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Florence M* Boyes LANSING - Florence M Boyes, 77. of Lansing, passed away on Saturday June 10. 1995. She was bon in Muskegon on September 15,1917 and has lived in Lansing since 1940. She was a Regiitrred Nurse associated with Dr. A L Messenger for 30 years. Surviving are her busbend, Loren P. Boyes; son and wife, Terry L. and Margaret Boyes of Saudi Arabia; daughter and husband. Sue and Howard Dahlstrom of Williamston; four grandchildren. Troy Roue, Kerry and wife Marla Rouse all of Lansing. Heather and husband Chad Anderson of Phoenix. Scott Boyes of Pennsylvania; four great grandchil­ dren; nieces and nephews. Religious Services were held on Wednesday June 14, 1995 in the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with lhe Reverend John DeBoer of Muskegon officiating. Interment m Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. by Elaine Gilbert Arsisiant Editor Plans for Kellogg Community College to begin development of a Barry County cam­ pus on the outskirts of Hastings are taking a more definitive shape. In about two months, an architect is ex­ pected to present a master plan and schematic drawing of Barry's first community college building. KCC President Dr. Paul R. Ohm told the County Board of Commissioners Tuesday. The KCC Board of Directors also is prepared to hire a man. now employe 1 at Alpena Community College, to run Barry's campus and relocate here about Aug. 1. Construction of the local facility, pro­ jected io cost S2.5 million, is expected to start next spring, and the tentative opening is mid- to late August of 1996, Ohm said. KCC in April obtained an option to pur­ chase from the Biddle family about 90 acres of land in the northwest quarter of Section 14 of Rutland Charier Township. The Biddle family property is bordered on the north by Heath Road, south by Gun Lake Road, on lhe northeast corner by M-37 and on the west by a section line that separates Sections 14 and 13. Ohm asked the County Board io make a decision in the near future about whether the county is willing to issue general revenue bonds to finance the Barry campus. KCC before moving u> Lake Odessa in 19M. He was employed as a Wsrehoue Mana ger for Sears in Lansing for 34 yean, retiring in 1979. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie; one daughter. Susanne (Ruben) Smith of Fowler; two sou, James Krepps of Clare and Douglas Krepps of Lansing; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister. Dorothy (John) Stabler of Lansing; a half brtxher. Robert Shaw. In respect to Mr. Krepps wishes, no funeral services will be held. There will be no funeral home visitation. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell or buy so«v1£ihlng...rent a home, or source Network, involving a plan to coordi­ nate human services, could share KCCs Barry facility, saying that be could not fore­ see any issue with compatibility or difficulty incorporating Resource Network ideas into the master plan. For KCCs use. the building is projected to include computer laboratories, a science lab. general classrooms, faculty and adminis­ tration offices and a student lounge. "With our own facility," Ohm has said, "we will be able to greatly expand our course offerings to Barry County residents, something we've wanted to do for some lime. We look forward to the opportunity to play an even greater role in the educational future of the people of Barry County." KCC began seriously pursuing a facility in the county as a result of a process begun by the Barry County Futuring Committee, which determined a need for expanded local educational opportunity during a survey of county residents Need to Raise CASH in a hurry? Run a Garage Sate Classified Ad and reach your total market. Call Us at 948-8744 ot Brown’s Custom Interiors |Gory Lee Strimback| AREA RUGS W MIDDLEVILLE - Gary Lee Strimback, 43, of Middleville, passed away on Friday, June 9, 1995 at his residence. He was born on December 27,1951 in Hast­ ings, lhe son of Harold (■. Arlene (Keeler) Strimback. Mr. Strimback was raised :u Cali'ornia and aHeaded schools ft-fy He graduated Madison High School in Alt* Loma, California in 1972. He was employed for * brief time at the Naval Base in San Diego He returned to the Hastings area in 1975 and since 1977 has been employed at the Middle­ ville Tool & Die Company in Middleville. His hobtiff inchided eamping and making model airplanes, cars and boats. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Strimback in 1993 and a brother, Lawrence Strimback in 1975. He is survived by his mother, Arlene Strim­ back of Hastings; three brothers, Roger Strim­ back of Jacksonville. Florida, Harold Strim­ back of Hastings. John Strimback of Middle­ ville; seven nieces and nephews; one great nephew; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Graveside Services were held on Tuesday June 13,1995 at lhe Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township of Barry County with the Reverend George Speas officiating. Burial was at the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I |M| 'I nj ir JE I ' ‘ 4! ” Ij 1/7 We also carry: • Carpet 0 Linoleum * Wai I paper • Stencils • Hardwood • Ceramic • Laminates Custom 945-2479 OPEN: Mon. & Fri. 10 am to 7 pm; Tues.-Thurs. 10 an to 5:30 pm; S«t. 10 an to 3 pm "Continuing the Tradition of the Prettiest Homes in Town by George H. Brown" PRIVATE ROOMS Opening Hom eCrest ms C. »l>trw .‘try “HOME AWAY FROM HOME" Ben and Ronna Dure 348 Willins Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 (6)6) 948-9433 BUY ANY STYLE OF HON ECREST CABINETRY GET YOUR CHOICE OF tSA vs4 w FROM THE Father*, we think niTifii BEGINNING WORTH OF DOUBLE WASTE BASKET ACCESSORIES Wallace R. Krepps] LAKE ODESSA - Wallace R. Krepps, 72, of Lake Odessa, passed away on Friday. June 9. 1995 at his residence He was born on April 8.1923 in Owosso, the son of Carl and Sarah (Dean) Krepps He attended school in St Johns and married Marjorie Deauman on November 15, 1942 in ' "hfr" Krepps lived in Lansing for 46 years will lease the building from the county and pay for all costs involved with the project, he said. KCC hopes to seek bids for the project in the fall and award bids by (*hnstmas or early January. Some site work, such as grading and the foundation could be started in the fall, he said. KCC is looking at the possibility of a co­ operative joint venture with the Delton Kel­ logg and Hastings school districts to offer apprenticeship programs for students inter­ ested in becoming millwrights, electricians and welders, etc. He said discussion on pos­ sible KCC technical and vocational educa­ tion programs has been led by Barry Inter­ mediate School District Superintendent Tom Mohler. Ohm said KCC probably will try to work out a plan to renovate and share high school labs for vocational education for local KCC students, with the participating schools us­ ing the facilities during the day and KCC in the evening. Projected tuition and student load in the county do not support building a separate building for vocnional education at this time. Ohm said Ohm said he would be willing to hold a community forum on the project if commis­ sioners would sponsor such an event after the master plan is ready. He also indicated that there is a possibility that the proposed County Community Re­ F — ft f FATHERHOOD IS k* Vo US? won COUNTY KIGHT TO LH I rz* „ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 26,1995, at 7:30 p.m. In the Lecture Hall, at the Hastings High School on W. South St., Hastings. Michigan. Said Public Hearing will be to receive public comment on the Riverside Cemetery being taken over and operated by the City of Hastings. Up to $200 of HomeCrest accessories at manufacturer's list price are yours FREE — or you may opt Io choose either a Spring Ram quartz sink or a pull-out kitchen faucet at unbelievable savings — when you buy HomeCrest kitchen or bath cabinetry'. Select from HomeCrest's complete line featuring quality solid wood doors in today's most popular wood finishes plus white and laminates Wide selection of cabinet accessories available Fa USTUO0 QUARTZ KITCHEN SINK Offer ends July 31, 1995 UCIOH OTOCH FAUCET •Mirwnum purcbaM rwawadoi 10 krtcrwn or bam cabmen Written communications may be sent to the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary, reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the clerk of the City ot Hastings, or call TDD relay services 1-800-649-3777. Sharon Vickery City Clerk Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat. 9 to 12 105 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-3906 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 15, 1995 Mitchell D. Germ ALTO - Mitchell D. Geren. 59. of Alto passed away on Monday. May 29. 1995 it Grind Rapids Hospice. He was born oo June 15.1935 in Kalamazoo, the son of John W ind Mary J. (Short) Geren. He received hisGED in the United Slates Navy and attended Grind Valley College fa- two yean Mr. Geren served 20 yean in the United Stales Navy and ten years in the Fleet Reserve He retired in 1972. Hz received 4 time Good Conduct Medal and Asiatic Pacific Fleet Medal He was married to Avis Rogen in 1954 in Atlanta. Georgia That marriage ended in divorce and he subsequently married Nancy V Rudd on February 27, 1988. Mr. Geren was a life member of the V jp.W. and American Legion. He attended Caledonia Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by five brothen. including James Thornton in 1984, Floyd Geres in 1987 and John W. Geren, Jr. in 1993. He was also preceded in death by a grandson Jason Bowyer in December 1987. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Geren of Alto; daughters, Michele and Amanda Geren of Alto, Mrs Rebecca (Sam) Walter, of Jacksonville, Florida, Mrs. Lee (Susan) Bowyer of Hopkins, Mrs Tim (Renee) Bowyer of Wayland, Denise Edwards of Hastings; two sons, Mitchell D. Geren, Jr. of Hudsonville and Wesley E. Geren of Delton; 15 grandchildren; five great grandchddren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; stepfather. Richard Fyer of Richland, two listers, Viola DeDoes or'Kalamazuo and Gene­ vieve Lewis of McHenry. Dlinou; an unde, Louis Short and ar. aunt. Mrs. Ruby Carlson of I Jinking Funeral Services were held Thursday June 1, 1995 at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta with Full Military Honors, the Reverend Bobby Whitlow officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Gnu Rapids Hospice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. at the... Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wot Paraor Suran Trwtndr (616) MM392 Suratey School 10 Worth? II u: After School Special WedMMtey. 4 p.m P.O Bos 63. Haanags. Ml 49051 WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3 LB N. Broadway llatotom. Ml 49054 Fa-tor Cart Litchfield Pfarae (Woodiaad) 367-4061 or Darteae Pickard, MS-3974 Wonh? Service* t *-]■. 9-00 am aad UWim., fadn School. 9:43 a.ra. 4-H ■mu Mnatotyi. 6:30 to fcOO BMe Stody. WcMentoyi. 5:tS p m at Delore. Gaapen. 10! Barocr Ito.. Hasliags Meat Breakfatf wtfl be meeting the third 9—May of each month mattl far foer aouce Call Mr Stephen Lew u al 943-5365 BASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). WtUiMi Gardner. Paaaor. Church phone number to 943-2170 Com manty Service Center number is 945-2361 Saanrday aervko are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all aduta and chiMrea) aad Wor­ ton? Service at 11X30 a m. Join ut for Prayer Meeting held Tueadayt. 7:00-4.00 p.m. Oar Community Service Center. 302 E. Grata Street, a open to the public Moo day* aad Wedaeaday*. 9:00-12:00 noon Doaatmaa of ctotouag ia good. cteaa condiuoo are accepted only tormg above hours If you are in need of rirthing picaae call 945-2361 for an apporatmeat WOOTX2ROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4M7 Com Grove Road. Banter Bea Herrtag. 9.30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30; Wadnaatoay eranings from 6:00-8:00 p.m. the youdn meet m the danh. bra* a ■cktaneh. IT. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. BOS S. Jefferwo Fafo»< Chart* Ftater. PMor Mm 4:30 va.; Saratay Mmb 1^0to ad ll:IJ Cnfomirii Saiuntey 4XXM:3O p.a> HASTINGS ran MXTHOtXST CHURCH - Comer Sure M . nd Bokwood Sx lev Deuel Oreyb.ll. Screw Fewor. Rev Doeeld Brail. Aeeoom Nreor. Rev Tod drat. You® Feon Sredc? IMUee Sorel., Scbooi. little WoraMp Service. 600 >.re. B.»«ra* CeirteWbra. Oerch rawer, red rbiMrae'. drerdi grov*d WiBiiiltiy - 700 P «■ THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FE1XOWSHIP. 2730 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pnkx. Church office phone 944-2549 SmMqr enrehiy 9XX) a.m. Md 1045 a.m Sunday Children b church. Tuesday prayer aad share time 9:30 a m. Wedneaday service 6:30 p.m Youth group maah Wedaeaday 6:M p.m atoo. Nuncry avniiabic for all services. Brtof foe whole farraJy 944-4045 Sunday Services - 9M a.m.. BaMc School; 10:30 a.m., Morniac Wortodp. 6.00 p.m.. HOFt UNTTKIi METHODIST CHURCH. M-J7 Sorel, a M TS Ire Foe. perex. pieree Rev SeSlMT Ctereb phowe 94SAW5 Crab, conra. ebon dweoor Soo de, morwag: 9:43 lb, Saade, School; ItaOere. Morarag Wor ra*. 7:13 p re . Yoon. FeilowUbp, 6 00 pa.. Everaeg Worehip Haren, for eli ratvae.. trareporte uoo pnwidod re red brea monuog ranae. Fra^r meeiuig. 7P6 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOUC CHURCH, 2415 p.m. Wedeeede,. Mam 10 00 Cai! for focatioa - 623-3110. 623-2050 (Detooo) after 6 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 B. North Si.. Mkhael Aoara. Faraor Hew 943*14 Sood.,, tree IS ■ Hol, Crenmumon. AAL bread! meaiag Thunde,. hrae IS - 6 J0 SofflmU. 790 Small Group Treiaiag; I 00 AA. Pride,. Jeae 16 - 390 Weddmg Reheenel Sehirdej.trea 17- l OOwreldme. S OO NA Teeale,. hae 20-6:30Sort lag; 790 Swprteo Seppori'Sope. Wahwale,. hree 21 - 1190 Hol, Ciimnwrarai Leach PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dow Hag. Ml 49050 Pastor Siephea Wright. (616) 754-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 (home phone). Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School IIO0 a m ; Sunday Evenu< Service 600 ?.m. Prayer time: Wednesdays. 00 p.m. Awaad Program Thursdays 6 304:30 p.m. A«m 3 and 4 thru Sth and 6th grade. CHURCH or THE MAZARINE, 171* North Broodwe, Kaedell Hamm. Fem. Saade, Sareieee: 9:43 a m Tea lb)' smol Hom. 1190 ! ■ Moromg Wonhip Seretoe; 690 p m Eeew bg Serrn. Wifriigey 790p.m germa Ire Adata. Tore, red r>n< । BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Midnfm Ara.. Hastiap. Ml 49054 Sunday Ser vices: BMe Oasaes 10 a.m.. Wor- p.m Norman Hamm. Mmsmer Phone 945-2934 BMe Survey on vnfoos • foe home Free BtbteCorreapondRurr Courae. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent KcUer Pmkrr Sally C. KeUer. Director of Christian Education Sunday. June 14 - Happy Father s Dny' 4:30 Special Meeting of foe Scsmoa. 9:30 and IIO0 Monung 903-9116. hJO pre - BiHe raad, Worship Services. 9:30 service broadcast over WBCH AM and FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 FM Nursery provided during both B. Woo Baum, Haahaf. Mictagnn services. Reception of New 944-4004 Kevin Shorkry. Saaaor Derooom aad aogbell lor lhe Members at 9 30 Service Monday. June 19 - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL BEGINS’ Come visit Somown wnh us' 9 00-12DO age*; 11:00 a.m. Morning Wortoup Tuesday. June 20 - 9.00-12:00 "Service. Jr. Church ep to. 4fo ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC Vacation Bible School. Happy An­ Grade. 6:00, Praning Service CHURCH. Naahville Fillar niversary Janet and Kent Keller Waitoaart v: 6.30 Awaaa Onba; Ontre Wm. Fiamr. A minimi Wednesday. June 21 - 900-1200 fOO |.m.. Teeaa to Houaemaa of SL Rm CraholK Oraroh. Vacation BMe School; 7:00 p.m. HaH 7.00 p-n.. Atontea Prayer Hremg, Saade, Maa 9:30 l b Women's Organization Board ------ ‘-g: S:13 p.m.Aduh Choir Meeting GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeoni u Mapk HASTINGS FIRST UNITED Valle, High School Pattor Don METHODIST CHURCH, comer CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar of Green and Church streets. Dr Creek Rd.. 4 mi. South. Paaaor Roacoe. (317) S32-9223 Moramg Celebnuoa 10 a m. FeUowUnp BufTord W Coe. Pastor. Margaret Brent Branham. Phone 623-2243 Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Time Batov da Servin Nuraer,. Suaday School at 1000 a.m.; WotEducation Church pbonc (616) ttMp 11 "90 are.; Everea* Servin « cbildm'i mmittr,. youth grrxip. 945-9574 Bamer free building adult tttall group muuttry. leader ­ 6- 00 p o> . Wedrarelay Na|llH wuh clevatiH to al! floors. Broad­ dap treating 7- 00 pre. cast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worship The Church Page Is Paid for by 9:30 a m. - includes Junior The Hastings Banner, the Churches Church for ages 3 thru 4. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. and these local Businesses: WEDNESDAYS Family Church Night — Prepared light meal 6:00 HASTINQ* 8AV1HO8 * LOAN, FA pm . Bible Stud) and Activities for Hhhtlngs end Ukd OOeeaa Kids 6:43 p.m.; First Wednesday of month u Game Night for all ages Saturday. June 17 — Goodwill WMN FUNtRAL HCMH Class Fkxiuck/Program 6:00 p.m . HaeHngo Malching Fund Golf Tournament Benefit for Barry County Habitat FLIXFAB INCORPORATTD far Humanity at Yankee Springs of Hmtlnfla Golf Course Sunday. June 14 Fafoer s Duy Tuesday. June 20 MADOMAL BANK OF HA«T1MO» U M. Men Dinner Program 6.30 Mambar F OJ.C. p m Saturday. June 24 — Sunday School Special Event Chuch W ide Picnic at Tydcn Park — ball game THf HASTINGS BANHIB ANO MMNMB 4 00 p.m — potluck meal 5.30 ISB2 N Brondwa, — Haatlnge pm Sunday-JMe 23-Ftsh Bow I OOermg for Hunger SUPPORT BOSLBY PHARMACY GROUPS- V | P.'s (Visually Im­ •■PmcnptiOrta ' — 118 S. Jatfnrbon - S4S-M29 paired Persons) 9:30 a.m first Fri­ day of mouth September thru May. Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 Noon HASTINOt MANUFACTURINO CO. Monday Wednesday and Fnday. Haatinga. MIcNoan and 4 00 p m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12 30 p m Wednesdays. Tops No HASTINGS HMI GLASS MOOUCTS, INC. 334 — 9 13 am Thursdays. 770 Cook Rd - HmtinQs. Michigan Alcoholics Anonymous. 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays NASHVILLE AREA Either L. Finkbeiner Lance Allen Warner ^i\SHVTLLE - Ada B. Scocx, 101, of Natbvillc passed away on Sunday, June 11.1995 at her home. She was bom on June 7,1894 in Villa Grove, Illinois, the daughter of Charles C. and Mary Sue (Siden) Reynolds. She attended Villa Grove Schools and married Joseph Mearie Scott on August 17, 1916 in Villa Grave. Mrs. Scon was a bookkeeper for a dry goods store and a plumber in Villa Grove before coming to Nashville In 1926. She wu a member of the Eastern Star serv­ ing in different offices and as organist She was a memberaf the Nashville United Methodist Church and it’s Philathea Class of the Sunday School. She was member of the Michigan Slate Extension Fann Group and a member of the Nashville Art Group. In 1942 she organized Michigan’s first outdoor Clothesline Art Show. She was known for her beautiful oil paint­ ings and has her works displayed in various Nashville businesses. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and entertaining in her home. She wu preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Mearie Scott in 1972; three sisters and three brothers. She is survived by two sons, Joseph Mearie (Barbara) Scott, Jr. Dowling, Phillip Richard (Sara) Scott of Nashville; her niece who she raised as a member of her family, Elaine (Donald) Irwin of Naples, Florida; nine grand­ children; 15 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren Funeril Services were held Tuesdiy June 13. 1995 K the NuhviUe Unital Methodist Church with Reverend Lloyd Hiruen officii ting. Buriil wu in Lakeview Cemetery in Nuhville. Memorial comributiaaa may be made to the Cancer Society. MtDDLEVtLLE - Esther L Finkbeiner, 83. passed away on Saturday June 10, 1995 al Thomapple Manor in Hartings. She wu born on August 4,1911 in Kalama­ zoo, the daughter of Matthew William aad Julia May (Ronan) Parka. She wu raised on the farm at Patterson Road ia Middleville and attended Huunp and Middleville Schools, graduating in 1930 from Hastings High School. She wu married to Emory C. Finkbeiner on October 22. 1930 at LaGrange, Indiana. Mn Finkbeiner wu employed at Middlevil­ le Bakery and Baby Blisa Incorporated. She wu a member of Thomapple Valley Garden dub. County Extension Service and helped with School activities, especially Band Boosten. She loved to crochet, needlepoint and she also enjoyed gardening. She wu preceded in death by her husband, Emory C. Finkbeiner Surviving are a daughter. Maty Kay (David) Patino of St. Louis, Missouri; two ions. Robert (Martha) Finkbeina of McHenry, Illinois. Terry (Cindy) Finkbeina of Greendale, Wisconsin; five grindchildren; three great grandchildren. Private Graveside Services were held on Monday June 12. 1995 at Mt Hope Cemetery in Middleville with Pastor Steve Brady officiating Memorial cootribuuona may be made to DELTON - Lance Allen Warza, 83, of Delton, passed my on Wednesday June 7, 1995 at Kalamazoo Total Living Cerna in Kalamazoo. He wu bora oo Septemba 27, 1911 in Orangeville Township, the son of Albert 4 Inez (Kenyon) Warna. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1929. Mr. Warna was employed for 24 l/2yearaat Janies Riva (forma Sutherland) Papa NehonA. Ratty NASHVILLE - Nelson A. Rasey. 73, Jt NuhviUe passed my on Thursday. June I. 1995 at Pennock Hocnital in Hutinp. He wu born on June 27.1921 in NuhviUe. the«of Ernest J. and GolahMae(Appelman) bte o. Were Frayn oral Bible aedyadnrch GRACE RRETHREN R1RLE CHURCH (formert, rolled The Heang, Oran Brama Cbarebl, 600 Powell Id. I rekaad Haaiag< Re, Sarver. Fattor Emerwre. 90S9224 Saade, Serme: 943 l» - BMe Ctaeea . Ada B. Scott Raney. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1938 and attended Central Michigan Universi­ ty in Mt. Pleasant studying Industrial Ara. He fanned moat of hit live and worked in various factories snd engineering firms u a welder, millwright, pipefitter and carpenter. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and urns elected tn Michigan's Farmers Hall at Fame. Mr. Rasey served many yean on Castletoc Townships ASCS Cnmmittrr, saved u Direc­ tor of Barry County's Soil A Water Program. In 1981 he ju awarded u Bany Connty'a Outiundlng QaaikiMoR Farwr. He served fourteen yean u a Cutieton Township Trustee and he helped to develop the Tnnsfer/ Recycling Station in Castleton Township. He was preceded in death by his patents; brothers, von Rasey and Maurice Teeple; sisters, Geneva Howell and Geraldine Teeple. He is survived by his sister and brother-in­ law, Sue and Tom Sprague of Woodland; brother and sister-in-law, Ernie and Mary Jean Rasey of Nashville; sisters-in-law, Helen Rasey of Nashville and Con Teeple at Cadil­ lac; many nieces and nephews Funeral Services were held Saturday June 10, 1995 at the Maple Valley Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Harty Coehn officiating. Burial wu in Lakeview Cemetery in NuhviUe. Memorial cooribtnicm may be made to the Charity of one's choitr. LAKE ODESSA - Sarah unanda (Tanner) Curtiss, 93, of Lake Odess. passed away on Friday, June 9, 1995 at ler residence. She wu born on Angus'. 11,1901 In Berlin Township, Ionia County, 'he daughter of James Adelbert and Came R. (Porter) Tanner. She attended the Hinderieider School in Berlin Township, the Turnerville School. Misuukee County and Lake City and Clarks­ ville High Schools. She went to Misuukre County with her parents in the faU of 1908 for ten yean, returning to Berlin Township In the spring of 1911. Her father had returned earlier in 1911 with the two younger siblings, bet Sarah remained with her mother until her mother could travel, she had had a serious fall. She became a Christian at age 17 while attending the lake City Methodist Church. She had a wooderfitl Sunday School Teacher there. Myrtle Walcott. She became a member of the West Berlin Wesleyan Church in 1922, the same day her future husband joined. She served u Church Treasurer for 36 years. Missionary Society president for 51 yean and junior dan Sunday School teacher many yean. She served on the local Hinderiritier School Board for many yean. She wu an avid quilter, loved fiowen aad gardening. Her grandchildren have or will receive at least one of her quilts. Most of the quilts were given for special wcu-ons. She wu married to Stephen L. Curtiu on April 18, 1923 tn Saranac He proxdzd her in death on August 8, 1967. Mn. Curtiss wu also preceded in death by a daughter, Hazel in 1925 and a son, Stephen Jr. who died while serving his country in 1946 in the United Slates Army. Surviving are her children. Dorothy (Marvin) Hawkins of Hillsdale, Clyde (Eula) Curtiss of Lake Odessa. Larry (Carmen) Curtiss of Lake Odessa. Linda (Richard) Mason of Manon, Indiana and Lois Curtiu at home; nine grandchildren; nine great grand­ children. one sister-in-law, Ella Tanner of Belding; several nieces snd nephews. Funeral Services were held on Monday June 12,1995 at the West Berlin Wesleyan Church with Pastor David Henry officiating Burial wu in Saranac Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the West Berlin Wesleyan Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Thomapple Manor in Hastings Arrangemenu were made by Beeter Funeral Chapel in Middleville. LyaaH. Kmcherbocker HASTINGS - Lynn H Knickcbocka, 52, of Hastings, pesaed away on Tuesday. June 6, 1995 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids He wu bom oo July 30. 1942 in Hutings. the son of Oriey 4 Ruby Arioa (Smith) Kfiicksbockcr Mr. Knickerbocka wu raised in the Hutgs are* and attended Hastinp Schools. He enjoyed baseball, fishing, antique coHeeling. He wu preceded ia death by his parents; sista, Mary Florence Knickerbocker; brocha, Oriey Knickertrocka. He is survived by two sisters, Margaret Staup of Hastings and Phyilu Ebeling of Battle Creek; brocha Harold Knickerbocka of Battle Creek; many nieces, nephews, great 4 great great nieces 4 arphewa. Funeral Services were held on Friday June 9, 1995 a: the Hastings Riverside Cemetery Chaplain Daniel Harris Everett officiating. Burial wu at Wwanide Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial coMrtatiom may be made to Epilepsy Foundation. Arrangemenu were made by Wren Funeral Heme of Hastings Emett Miller HUDSON. FLORIDA - Encat Milla. 79. of Hudson, Florida and formerly of Engadine, passed away on Monday February 27,1995 in Hudson, Fir. da. He wu born on Novembu 30,1915 in Lake Odessa, the son of Jesse and Mary (Beardsiee) Milla. He wu known u Kerney by his friends in Lake Odessa. He attended school snd graduated from Lake O' High. Mr. Milla wu employed for many years by the Stale of Michigan, retiring several yean ago from the Newberry State Hospital. He moved so Florida In 1990 due to failing health. He wu preceded in death by his wife. Evelyn; an infant sista, Wanda Miller, dda sisters, Gladys Spaulding and Nettie Curtis; one brocha. Albert Milla. Sarvivon include his two daughters, Kath­ leen Ward of Sc Louis, Missouri and JoAnne McGregor of Hodson. Florida; three grand­ sons, Daniel. Kevin and Brian McGregor, one brocha, Rusael Milla at Falls Church, Virgi­ nia; one brotha-in-law, Rupert Spaulding of Warren; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has ratm place. A Memorial Service will be held at the Eng adine United Methodist Church on June 17, 1995 at 4:00pm. Burial will be in the Engadine Cemetery. Walter L. Bumworth HASTINGS - Waiter L Burnworth, 77. of Hastings, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 1995 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He wu born on January 7,1918, the ton of George C. and Lena (Obermyer) Burnworth. He graduated May 29. 1936 from Hunting­ ton High School in Indiana. Mr. Burnworth served in the Merchant Marines during World War EL He married LaVerne Householder, the preceded him in death in 1976. He worked at the Hastings Bock Case and Viking Corporation for 22 yean, retiring in 1981. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards and being with his friends. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. He was also preceded in death by three brothers. Surviving arc his daughters, Mn. Ben (Tammy) Heath of Hastings. Barbara Wood and Mn. Lee (Judy) Babbitt both of Arizona; sons, Monte and wife Bev Buroworth of Ohio. Dennis and Steve Burnworth both of Indiana; 16 grandchildren; brothers, Harold and Ralph of Indiana Grivetide Services were held on Tuesday June 13.1995 at Ruthland Township Cemetery with Reverend Daniel Whalen officiating Memorial contributions may be made to the Lung and Emprtyieraa Association or to the family. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. He retired May 18. 1979. He wu a memba of the Faith Unted Methodist Church in Delton, Kalamazoo Conservation Club, Bernard Historical Museum, forma memba of the Richland Covenant Church, memba of the Wall Lake Association. His hobbies included fishing and hunting. He was married to Mildred Tuttle on Novemba 11, 1933. He wu preceded in death by hia parents; daughter, Rita in 1939; brocha, Hollis Wimer, sista, Gertrude Garnett Survivors include his wife, Mildred; one daughta 4 husband, Mn. Earl (Linda) Thompson of Hastings; three seas 4 wives, Richard h Ovooab Warna of Galesburg, David 4 Sally Warna of Richland, Donald 4 Julia Warna of Galesburg; ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren; several nieces end 10, 1995 at the William, Funeral Home in Delton with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Burial wu at Riverside Cemetery in­ Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made Io the Faith Unted Methodist Church. KennethJ. Snath LANSING-KcnnethJ.Smiih.64,ofLaii»tag and formerly of Hastings, pused away oo Monday, June 5, 1995 at his residence. He wu bora co Octoba 14, 1930 in Hast­ ings, the ana of Edward A Bearie (Gower) Smith. Mr. Smith wu raised in Hastings and attended Hastings School*, graduating in 1941 from Hastings High School. He wu a United States Army Veaeran of the Korean Coofiict. He bu lived in the Lansing are* for many yean. He wu an avid golfa and dea tama. He wu employed with Conan mrra Fowa Company for 33 years, retiring in 1985 from the Laming office. He wu previously emnioyed with the forma Harting* Oikmuta ftraimre Company for a brief time. He wu a memba of the Hastings Ek* Lodge, Chertotte Eagle* andOtarioue VF.W. He wu preceded in death by bi* parent*, Edward a nd Bettie -Smith He I* survived by a brother 4 wife. Jack and Beverly Smith of Hastings; two nephews * wives, Brian 4 Lorrie Smith and Bruce 4 Hu Smith; niece 4 husband, Brenda and Coo Ahearn; great niece*, Jacquelyn, Cbriatina * Kara Smith; great nzpbcwa, Stephen 4 Aterew Smith, Bud, Jonathan, Jack 4 Thomu James Ahearn; two aunts, Lcuiae Erway aad Marjorie Guidet; cousins, Robert 4 Marge Smith and Wiiaon 4 Gwen OuideL Funeral Service* were held on Saturday June 1ft 1995 at the Wren Funeral Home with Doctor Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial wu ■ Riverside Ccmrarry ia Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made 10 Hastings first United MethodiatQatreha the Anyryin Heart AssociatioQ. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home o< Hastings. Ralph D. Fox FREEPORT - Ralph D. Fat. 9ft at Freeport, passed away on Friday, June 9,1995atTeadaCare in Hartings. He wu bora on March 11,1905 in Freeport, the son of Eart and Ida Mae (Wolfe) Fox. Mr. Fox wu a life long Freeport reside: t and fna. He attended the Lowe School and Freeport High School. He wu married to Caroline Elizabeth Preu on Novemba 28. 1924 He engaged in farming all his waking life in the Freeport area. He wu preceded in death by hia wife, Caro­ line Elizabeth Fox on June 9, 1979; daughta, Evelyn Collier in 1992; aoo-in-lsw, John “Bud" Martin in 1989; three sisters, Vada Adams Mabel Milla, Bernice Overholt; great grandson, JJ3. ProvanL He ia survived by two tons, Donald Fox of Alto and Duane Fox of Freeport; one daughrer, Donna Martin of Middleville; 16 grandchil­ dren, 34 great grandchildrer; 13 great great grandchildren; 6 Bep gran6children; several step great grandchildren; one sista. Ertha Endsley of Grand Ledge; two brothers, Carl Fox of Alto ud Keith Fox of 1 -r- Odessa. Funeral Services were held on Monday June 12.1995 lithe Wren Fueral Home iaHastings with Reverend Jerry Drummond officiating. Burial wu at Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo the Charity of one's choice Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. f NEWS' of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be rc<nd every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 \_________ ___________ / �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 15. 1995 — Page 7 (Woodland News... Guest Reporter Joyce F. Weinbrecht Foiey-Strumpfer to be wed July 1 Gary and Janet Foley of Hastings are pleas­ ed to announce the engagement of their daughter. Stacey Danielle to Scott David Strumpfer, km of Gary and Phy Ilia Strumpfer of White Bear Lake. Minnesota Stacy is a 1990 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1995 graduate of the University of Michigan. Scott is a 1991 graduate of the University of Minnesota He is presently employed as a mechanical engineer al the General Motors Proving Ground in Milford. A July I wedding is planned at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Pools to celebrate 25th anniversary Rob. Austin and Tammy Pool and Janet and Brent Johnson would like to invite family and fnends to an open bouse to help celebrate their parents and grandparents 25th wedding anniversary on June 17. 1995. It will be held at the Castleton Township Hall located at 915 Reed St.. Nashville from 3 p.m. till ? Walter G.F. Pool and Jane E. Williams were united as one on June 19. 1970. Justin Pierce Wilson. Kalanu/<x> and Rachel Mane Phillips. Hastings Daniel Arthur Wolf. Mulliken and Marcia Lynn Replogic. Delton Wayne Michael Pennington. Hastings and Melissa Lee Shepard Hastings. David John Rosendall. Middleville and Judith Lyn Shisler. Grand Rapids. Mickey J. Overbeck. Woodland and Sheri Ann Bray. Middleville John William Elkins. Plainwell and Colleen Sharon Robinson. Plainwell. Carl Lee Lins. Middleville and Teresa Ann Hall. Middleville Scott El win Hesteriy. Freeport and Jodi Lyn Edge!. Freeport Phillip David Jones. II. Hastings and Lorn Annette Rohm. Hastings Howard Lynn Ladwig. Delton and Gale Lynn Peake. Delton Francis John Mark Hurless. Hastings and Valone Ann Birman. Hastings Michael Leroy Conger. Nashville and Julie Van Vaughn. Nashville. Troy Douglas Wooden. Delton and Michelle Yvonne Madill. Delton Craig Lee Nichols. Baltic Creek and Linda Lou Grulke. Bellevue Ken E. Tomlin. Delton and Judy Ann Clouse. Delton Michael Curtis Brown. Hastings and Jac­ queline Joan Tykowski. Rochester Hills Kevin Joseph Kurt. Hastings and Teresa Am Gaskill. Hasting* Gregory Gene Hemscr. Hastings and San­ dra Christine Reid. Hastings Robert Dale Green. Hastings and Vicki Sue Backe. Hastings Dotys to observe 60th anniversary Russel and June Doty will observe their 60th wedding annivraary by hosting an open house for all their friends, family and “sqaurc dancers'* from 2 until 5 p.m. Sunday. June 25 at the Hastings High School Cafeteria. The Dotys. who reside at 815 W. Walnut in Hastings, have two children. Sharon Francik and Dr. Dale Doty; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Your presence on this occasion is your only gift! Cathy Lucas is in Georgia for a little while, enjoying her grandchildren She has left her Woixlland duties with several of us to do while she is away The Village of Woodland held its third an­ nual yard sale Saturday. June 10. The early hours of the day were good, with a great deal of traffic in the village. About 11:30 a.m.. it began to rain. Anyone who was set up in a garage or on a front porch was able to stay open and customers ignored the rain. After an hour or so. the ram let up and the sale was go­ ing well again. The Lakewood Ambulance Service had a bake sale at the fire station The Woodland United Methodist Church served lunch under a lent on the driveway at the home of Betty and Glendou Curtis and was doing quite well. Alma Kruger acted as chairwoman of the event. The Barry County Historical Society is meeting at the Lake Odessa Depot tonight. Thursday. June 15. at 6:30 p.m. This is their annual picnic and election of officers. The program is being presented by John Waite, president of lhe Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. An invitation is extended to member* of the Lake Odessa Society. Bring a dish to pass and a lawn chair and join in a fun filled evening. Harold Slanndard announced at Woodland Lions Club that the Rudy Othmer Lions Scholarship for $500. which is made available to a Woodland Township high school senior each year, had been presented to Elizabeth Smith at the senior honors program She also will be honored at the Lions Club Scholarship Ladies Night Tuesday. June 13. at 7 p.m. at the Lions Den. At that time the two Lions Club-supported scholarships of $300 each will be awarded to Yetta Yonkers and Holly Pierson. Summer Vacation Bible School will be held at Lakewood United Methodist with Woodland United Methodist Church joining them from June 19 through the 23rd The theme is “Soniown Family Celebration." There will be a closing program Friday. June 23. al 7 p.m. There has been a good amount of rain this spring. Crops are pretty well planted in Woodland Township and are coming along well. The countryside is very pretty, as it is so green and the flowers and flowering shrubs have been particularly abundant this year. The 4th of July Veterans Association is planning to hold its annual chicken barbecue in conjunction with Charlton Park's "Old Fashioned 4th of July." There will be a flag raising at 11:30 a.m. Terry Geiger. State Representative for Michigan's 87th District, will give "A Salute to Veterans " Serving of the meal will be from noon until 4 p.m. Chariton Park staff will begin the 4th of July games anc contests al 1 p.m. and hold them uatii 5 p.m. Admission to the Historic Chariton Park Village ia free to all residents of Barry County and to veterans and their families. The Bar-B-Que will be $1 to veterans and families. $2 to non-veterans. All children under 12 will eat free of charge. Zion Lutheran Church held "A Musical Night at Zion" Sunday evening. June II. Duane Reuther acted as mistress of ceremonies. The program opened with Frances Reuther and Jeannette Markwart playing in organ-piano duel. Jessica McMillen, accompanied on the piano by her mother. Julie McMillen sang a solo. Marilyn Pierce gave a professional rendition of "It was Well With My Soul" and "Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling.** She dedicated the last piece to her parents. Harringtons to mark 50th anniversary The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs Marvin Harrington of Delton, will be observed with an open house, from 2-5 p.m. Sunday. June 2* at the Delton Faith United Methodist Church Marvin Harrington and the former Joyce Leinaar. were married June 13. 1945. Marvin retired from Clark Equipment Co. in Battle Creek in 1984 of 29 years. He’s an avid golfer, bowler, loves hunting, fishing, and is a Navy veteran of World War II. Joyce retired from Delton Kellogg School Lunch Supervisor in 1985 after 29 years. She is a pastoral care visitor, loves golf, bowling and enjoys singing in the church choir Both are active members of the Faith United Methodist Church The also have four grand­ children and one great grandchild. The open house is being hosted by children and family. No gifts please Card shower planned for Bonita Lockwood There will be a birthday card shower for Bonita who will be 99 on Wednesday. June 21 She will celebrate on Sunday. June 18 with her Emmaneual Episcopal Church friends, followed by a family gathering at her Wall Lake cottage She would appreciate receiving cards at her home at 728 S Benton, where she resides NOTICE: SNORT FORKCLOtW « NOTICt BARRY COW TV MO8TGAGF SALE — Defoul boa bwn mode Ki lhe condlHom ol o mortgoge it,ode by: Foul F. Gerboti and Cynthia E. Gerbati a Michigan National Bank, a Notional Banking Association. Mortgage* doted June 19. 1991. ond recorded on June 26. 1991. in Libor 518. on page 652. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgage to Norwest Mortgage, inc., by on assignment doted Sept. 30. 1994. ond recorded on April 3. 1995. in Liber 637. on Page 677. Barry County Records. Michigan, on vhich mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date thereat the sum of Ninety Six Thousand Six Hundred Twelve and 41/100 Dollar. (896.612.41) including interest at 9.625% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hostings Michigan, at 2:00 p.m. on June 22. 1995. Said premises or* situated in Township of Yankee Spring*. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described os Beginning of the center of Section 15, Town 3 North. Range 10 West thence South 0 degrees 26 minutes 40 seconds East of the North ond South 1 /4 of said Section 987.55 feet: thence North 89 degree* 42 minute* 57 seconds West 441.64 feet: thence North 0 degrees 25 minutes 50 seconds West 987.55 feet of the East ond West 1Z4 line of said Section, thence South 89 degrees 42 minute* 57 second* East on said East and West 1/4 line 441.40 feet to the Place of Beginning. Together with the Right of Ingres* ond Egress over a 66 foot wide strip of land. The Center line be«ng described os follows Commencing at the South 1 4 po«t of Section 15. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, thence North 90 degress 00 minute* we*t of the South sec t»or> line 331 59 feet to the place of beginning of said Easement th*nce th* Center Line of said easement runs North 0 degree* 26 minute* 03 second* West 660 0 feet, thence North 90 degree* 00 minutes West 226.52 feet, thence North 48 degree* 33 minute* 24 second* East 148 77 feet thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 57 second* West 444 78 feet to the Point of Ending of said Easement The redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of such sole unless determined abandon •d tn accordance with I948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from th* date of such *ale Dated Moy 2. 1995 No west Mortgage Inc . Mortgage* BCANSTEIN AND SCHNEIDERMAN ?.C . Attorneys 17117 W Nine Mile Rd St*. 1040 Southfield Ml 48075 (From left) Christine Wilson, Naomi Wilson and Natalee Wilson playing "Crown Him with Many Crowns." Carolyn and Lloyd Brecheixen. and her music teacher from earlier yean. France* Reuther Naomi. Christine and Natilec Wilson played an instrumental. "Crown Him With Many Crown*." Naomi played the flute. Christine the saxophone and Natilec the clarinet Margaret Brod beck and Carolyn Brec.vctsen sang a duet, a delightful combination of voices. The Rev. Allen Sellman gave the clos­ ing prayer. Refreshments of fruit breads, a fruit bowl, punch and coffee were served following the program and time of fellowship was enjoyed by everyone. Kenneth and Frieda McCurdy are on a fishing trip in northern Michigan for a few day*. Zion Lutheran Church will hold Vacation Bible School for children 3 year* through *ixth grade beginning June 19 through June 24 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. To pre-register call 374-3159. 1 will be doing the Woodland News for the week of June 19. If you have an item which you would like included you can contact me at home 945-5471 or at the Veterans Affairs of­ fice. 948-4881 Some mothers have a harder time than others A Kildare and her mate picked the middle of the stone walkway to the new Mount Hope Cemetery veteran's monument to hatch three eggs. A kind soul put up three steks and a notice next to the nest to alert passersby ol the danger of stepping on lhe eggs Here, the mother sits on the eggs, keeping them warm. NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP TO BE HELD JUNE 27, 1995 TO THE ELECTORS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP: Please Take Notice that a Special Election of the Township will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 1995. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORN­ ING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following propositions will be sub­ mitted to the vote of the electors at the special election: OVERRIDE OF MILLAGE ROLLBACK FOR OPERATING PURPOSES IN RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Shall the charter millage in Rutland Charter Township be Increased by 0.1386 mill to override the millage rollback and reauthorize the levy of up to 1.0000 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the years 1995 through 2002, Inclusive, which will raise estimated Increased revenue of $7,300 for Operating Purposes in 1995? OVERRIDE OF MILLAGE ROLLBACK AND RENEWAL OF LIBRARY SERVICES MILLAGE IN RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Shall the voted Increase In the tax rate limitation In Rutland Charter Township which authorized levy of 0.3000 mill for LIBRARY SERVICES be increased by 0.0348 mill to override the millage rollback, and renew­ ed to reauthorize levy of up to 0.30000 mill (.30 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the years 1995 through 2002, inclusive, which will raise estimated Increased revenue of $1,840 for LIBRARY SERVICES In 1995? OVERRIDE OF MILLAGE ROLLBACK AND RENEWAL OF FIRE MILLAGE IN RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Shall the voted increase in the tax rate limitation In Rutland Charier Township, which authorized levy of 1.5000 mills for FIRE PROTECTION, be increased by 0.1738 mill to override the millage rollback and renew­ ed to reauthorize levy of up to 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the years 1995 through 2002, Inclusive, which will raise estimated increased revenue of $9,200 for FIRE PROTECTION in 1995? Barbara Bedford, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 15, 1995 married next month. I just thought you could use a little good news today. Thanks. Ann, from the bottom of my heart. — Janet in N.C.-, Dear Janet: Congratulations to you and the groofo. Your liming was perfect I am NsU getting clobbered by readers who arc upset J because I didn’t defend the rooster » right crow al dawn (and waU up lhe neighbor,). J Thanks for lhe upper. LEGAL NOTICES: STATE OF BttCHIGAN M TNI CMCMT COURT FOR TNI COUNTY OF BARRY Cow No 94 629 CK HON JAMES H FISHER CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE JEFF DECUYPERE. PtAINTIFF Will I AM SMITH DARLENE SMITH, JOSEPH FERRiEll PRC RERTOLLISI REALTORS. INC . o MkK^oh Corporotton, ond APPRAISAL CONSULTANTS CORP A Michigan Corporation. jointly ond »®v® roily DEFENDANTS MARK A. MANNING (P-36369) ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 213 PAW PAW STREET PAW PAW. MICHIGAN 49079 (616) 657-3191 M CHARLES ETTER (P 13234) ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT FERRIEl < PRC RERTOLLISI REALTORS, INC . 1125 EAST MILHAM SUITE C PORTAGE MICHIGAN 49002 (616) 345-01 SR GARY WALTON (PSI199) ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT APPRAISAL CONSULTANTS. CORP 229 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE 445 KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN 49007 (616) 363 3434 ORDER TO ANSWER AT A SESSION OF THE COURT HELD IN THE COURTHOUSE IN HASTINGS MICHIGAN ON THE 9TH DAY OF MAY. 1995 PRESENT HON JAMES H FISHER CIRCUIRT COURT JUDGE THIS MATTER having coma on to ba baord upon tha varHiad Motion of Plaintiff; ond. th® Court baing fully odrfaad In tha pramltat: NOW THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED 1) TO WILLIAM SMITH ond DARLENE SMITH you ora baing tuad by Plaintiff in this Court. You mu»l fila your onawar or toko other oction permitted by low tn thia Court at tha Court oddraas above on or before June 30. 1995. If you foil to 4o ao. o dafouh judgment moy ba entered ogoimt you for tha relief demanded in tha complaint filed in thia com. 2) A copy of thn Order aholl ba published once aoch wook for 3 consecutive weeks in o popar of ganarol circulation in thia County and proof ol puMacobon shall bo filad in this court. 3) Tha Attomay for Plointiff. MARK A. MANN­ ING. ahoil couaa to bo posted. at tha Courthouaa in Sorry County. Michigan, a copy of this Order ond ahoil fila a proof of posting in thia Court. HON JAMES H FISHER CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE 6 22; ■« Fight Lung Disease With Christmas Seals* Whan You Can't Breath*. Nothing Ebe Matter.' t AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. ofMchfon (800) LUNG-USA STATI OF MICHIGAN IN THE CmCUfT COUITT FOB THE COUNTY OF BAMY ONDER FOR PUBLICATION Fila No. 95-773 CH LAVONNE BARNUM. Plointiff. vs. PAUL SALGERSON ROBERT BALGERSON ANN GEIGER BERNADINE GEIGER CLARE GEIGER AND OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CLAIMANTS Da'codonti Jaffary L. Youngsma (P40393) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE 6 YOUNGSMA Attomay for Plointiff 607 N Broodway Hostings Ml 49056 (616) 945-3495 At o session of acid Court held in tha Circuit Co-.'troom in tha City ol Hoalinga. Borry County, Michigan thia 24 day of May 1995 PRESENT: Honorable Acting Circuit Judge On tha 17th day of Moy. 1995, on action woi filad by lavonna Bornum to quite titla to cortoln pro­ party daacribad aa fol Iowa: Lot 3 of Block 2 oa shown by tha original racordad plot, of tha Villoga of Wood load. Borry County. Michigan Upon consideration of the Moton of Plointiff at­ testing »o tha foct that Defendants ond or tha.r heirs in thia oction connot ba paraonolly served with o Summons ond a copy of tha Comploini haram bacouaa fhetr pra*ant whereabouts ora unknown, and they hove no lost known oddresses. ond that publication of notica of thia oct>on in a newspaper of ganarol circulation ia moat likafy to grva notica to those Da!andonts ond their haira. and It appearing in thia Court that Plointiff. after diligent inquiry, hoa been unobla to aacartoin tha Defendants and/or thair haira residences either within or without tha Stata of Michigan, ond it fur­ ther oppooring that personal service of Summona ond Complaint in thia action connot ba made on some Defendonts for tha abova a tot ad raaaona. ond that publication Is tha baat maona ovalloble to opproiaa Defendonts of tha pendency of thia octton: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the heirs of Defen donta PAUL BALGERSON. ROBERT BALGERSON ANN GEIGER. BERNADINE GEIGER. CLARE GEIGER ond ALL OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CLAIMANTS, ahoil on or before the 30th doy of June. 1995. serve their answers on Jeffrey L. Youngsma. attorney for Plaintiffs whose address ia 607 N Broodway. Hastings Michigan 49056 or take such other oction as moy be permitted by law. Failure to comply with this Order moy result in a judgment by default against the Defendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. rr IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published once each week for three con­ secutive weeks in th® Hastings Bonner, o newspaper In general circulation hereby designated os most likely to give notice to the Defendants. Publication shall occur within the County of Borry. Stole of Michigan IT « FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Ordor bo mode within fourtooen (14) days from the dote of entry of this Order, and that moil­ ing a copy of this Ordor bo dispensed with because Plain trrfs connot. with reasonable diligence, ascer­ tain a place where the Defendants probably receive matter transmitted by moil. Gary R. Holman Acting by SCAO Assignment Drafted by: Jeffrey L. Youngsma SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE I YOUNGSMA 607 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49056 (616) 9«5 3495 (6/2T Also 6 citizens present. Fire Dept, report received. Approved T. Kostelec to WAEMS Board MTA dues approved Authorized Clerk to attend Clerks Conference. Adopted resolution supporting Cl. Hse. Pocking changes. Mode budget amendments ond transfers. Bills rood ond approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by Boyce Miller. Supervisor (6/15) NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING the VACATION of a PORTION of COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing In the City Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan on Monday, June 26, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. to hear objections or comments on the vacation of a portion of Country Club Drive from the North line of Knight Ventures Group property to the North City Limits as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. WrHten objection may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, or call TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Sweet postman Firearm safety Dear Ann Landers: Thank you for publishing the letter from “Living in Fear in the West." The reader was concerned about her husband leaving loaded firearms all over the house Gun owners — as well as those who do not own guns — need to understand the risks of keeping guns in the home. Today, half of the households in America contain at least one gun. Add to that the fact that 1.2 million lat­ chkey children have access to guns, and you have a blueprint for disaster. Any doctor who has worked in the emergency room of a hospital will tell you that the mere presence of a gun in the home triples the likelihood of a homicide occurring there. Firearm injuries claim at least 15 young lives every day. To help prevent these senseless deaths, the Center to Prevent Han­ dgun Violence and the American Academy of Pediatrics have joined hands to develop a pro­ gram called Steps to Prevent Firearm Injury It has earned the endorsement of former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop. Pediatricians nationwide are now delivering a simple message. The most effective method to protect families from firearm injury is to remove guns from the home. If parents choose to keep a gun. they should unload it and lock it up. storing gurs and ammunition separately. Parents who don’t own a gun should check and make sure these precautions are taken in homes where their children play or visit. For a free “Keep Your Family Safe From Firearm Injury" brochure. please send a self­ addressed. stamped, legal-size envelope to the Center to Prevent Handgun Violence. STOP Parent Brochure. 1225 Eye Street. N.W.. Suite 1100. Washington. D.C . 20005. Sarah Brady, chair. Center to Prevent Han­ dgun Violence. Dear Sarah Brady: My thanks to you and your husband. Jim. for the great job you have done in educating the public about gun safety. You have turned your tragedy into an oppor­ tunity and have saved countless lives. Bless you both. Suicide message Dear Am Landers: My husband s sister, a lovely woman, was always depressed during the time that I knew her. 1 tried very hard to convince her husband that "Marie" needed professional help. He wouldn’t listen — and neither would she. Last w~ek, Marie took a huge number of pills and was gone before she could be saved. Her husband has told their young children that their mother took lhe wrong medicine and it made her very sick and then God took her to heaven. I believe a child should NOT be told a parcr.i "took the wrong medicine" because the child will then be afraid to take any kind of medicine for fear it may be "the wrong kind.'* In my opinion, they should be told the truth. ’’Mommy killed herself." Am 1 right about this? Several family members disagree. Wc need an unbiased opinion. — Ohio Heartache. Dear Ohio: Sorry, 1 feel "the wrong medicine" is better than "Mommy killed herself." Children of suicides often believe it is their fault when a parent takes his or her own life. Everything possible should be done to soften the blow. I strongly recommend counseling. Item of the Day (Credit Goodman Ace): The best cure for hypochondria is to forget about your body and • rt interested in so­ meone rise’s. Is fad harmful? Dear Ann Landers: I recently became aware of an alarming new fad. One of my children came into the ro>m with a colorful helium balloon she had received on her birth­ day. She opened the balloon and breathed in some of the helium, which made her voice very high-pitched. My daughter insists this is harmless and "all the kids do it." I don’t know what to think Ann. I worry tht this may not be entirely safe. Will you please check with your experts and find out if this is something I should be con­ cerned about? My kids think 1 am overprotective. and they laught at me. Thanks for any help you can give me. — Concerned Parent in Florida. Dear Concerned: We spoke with Dr. Earl Legal Notice CLUB File No. 95-21648 NC In mottor of B®thany Mor.® Hondy Social S^urity Number 380-1) -6647 TAKE NOTICE On Thursday Jun® 29 1995 ol 11:00 a m., in tho probate courtroom. 220 W. COURT ST . HASTINGS. Mkhigon, before the Hon RICHARD H SHAW Judge of Probate, a bearing will be held on the petition for change of nome of BETHANY MARIE HANDY to BETHANY MARIE DRAPER. This change of name it not tought for fraudulent intent. June I. 1995 Koren A. AAcCarty (P36401) 200 West Allegon Street Onego Ml 49078 (616) 694-6055 Koren AAorte Hoyword 7800 Guernsey Lake Rood Delton. Ml 49046 (6/15) RIVERSIDE CEMETERY I Sicgal. associate professor of emergency medicine at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, and Dr. Benjamin Emanuel, a Chicago pediatrician. Both said helium displaces oxygen in the brain. Sucking a small amount of helium from a balloon is usually harmless. However, in­ haling helium from a tank, or long-term use of the gas. can cause asphyxiation, permanent brain damage and death. Both doctors, however, made the point that fooling around with inhalants of any kind is n<»t a good idea because it encourages lhe in­ troduction of chemicals into our bodies and can set a dangerous pattern. War brings Cupid Dear Ann Landers: This is a long overdue "thank you." In 1990. you encouraged your readers to write to our soldiers serving in the Persian Gulf. 1 took you advice and wrote 12 letters to "Any Soldier" and wound up with eight interesting pen pals. There was one guy who wrote more often (and his letters were more intriguing) (han the others, and we began a long-distance friend­ ship. When the war ended, he returned to North Carolina and kept in touch. The follow­ ing June, he made a trip to Washington-Salem to meet me and my family. We hit it off right away. To make a long story short, we are gening Dear Ana leaders: May 1 say a word in support of U.S. postal employees? They have', taken a lot of abuse lately. My mother was ill for some time. The day she came home from the hospital, her postman. Russell, handed the mail to her with a welcome-home balloon. Every day. he brought lhe mail into the house and asked , Mom how she was feeling. When she died last > November. Russell came to the funeral. Russell’s warmth and compassion were Ita­ ly appreciated. 1 don’t know his last name, but j I hope he reads this so he will know that the family of Jeannette Wein of Forest Hills, N.Y.. is very grateful for his kindneu. —The Family. Dear Family: My heart was wanned by the • sweetness of that man. You can be sure Russell will get the message. __ Gem of the Day: income tax has made liars out of more Americans than golf ever did. .Ann Landen' booklet. "Nuggets and Doozies," has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly sightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or moneyt order far $5.25 (this includes postage andt handling! to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.25.) Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. f Lake Odessa NEWS There is to be a dedication of the beach facilities Saturday. June 17. at four in the afternoon. This will include the pavilion, the boardwalk and other new features. Sunday. June 18. is Father’s Day Crystal Howard of lhe Woodland apart­ ments is the new birthday girl listed on the community calendar. Retired from Lakewood school as a library side, she enrolled in a com­ puter class to enable her to be an active volunteer at the new Lake Odessa Community Library, where she catalogued books long before the door opened. She continued her volunteer work until ill health forced her withdrawal. Ever dedicated to her music, she practiced her violin daily until very recent years. She often played for the pleasure of others in church services and at programs. She did an entire program of music at the library one afternoon. Her birthday anniver­ sary is coming on June 22. She was born in 1906 The community calendar has the informa­ tion that lhe summer solstice comes at 4:34 p.m. Wednesday. June 21. That day we will have 15 hours, 19 minutes of sun. Gerald Dobie has now retired as an engineer for the Michigan Department of Transportation. Wife Mancie’s parents Ferris and Elouise Lathrop of Florida were here in time Jb attend his retirement dinner. The Lathrops have not gone to their cottage at Shelby for the summer. They report that daughter Melody and husband in Florida have their first bom child. Invitations have been sent for alumni of Lake Odessa High School. The banquet will be Saturday. June 24. at Lakewood High School. Jackie Gilliland is the contact person for reservations. Lake Odessa is once again Banner City. Village workers have mounted banners on many utility poles around town on the mosttraveled streets. Some banners announce Depot Day on the last Saturday of July. Others proclaim the Lake Odessa Fair, always on the Fourth of July. The blue hangings welcome visitors to the village. Art in the Park, on the first Saturday of July, is also announced. Martha Shanks Hacker of Lansing was guest soloist at Central United Methodist Church on Sunday. The photo displays in place for the Con­ secration weekend at Central Church were left in place for another week and they drew lots of viewers who could not get close enough for a look the previous week. This proved to be a boon to those who could not attend the June 3-4 celebration weekend. Guests and members of Lodge No. 315 Eastern Star were treated to a fine program by Willy McDonald at Friendship Night Friday. He had excellent closeup photography of nesting birds near Gull Lake. One could see feeding patterns and bird life on the wing. He brought a sample birdhouse built for easy cleaning and insepction. He has a carved decoy business along with other birding pursuits. Beauty bushes and rhodedendron are at their best. The Lake bush on Fifth Avenue and the Tromp office bush are beautiful. The Mitchell rhodedendron on Third Avenue is showy, with huge pink blossoms. Birthdays are getting bigger and better for Laura Haney. Last year, when her pictured appeared in the local paper announcing her natal day. she received nearly 70 cards. This year, on Saturday. June 10. her youngest brother. Glenn Desgranges and wife. Jude, hosted a family gathering at the beach pavilion. Her five brothers, two sisters and cousins numbering 51 came for a potluck sup­ per. birthday cake and pictures. They came from Ionia. Morrison Lake. Delton, Eaton Rapids. Springport. Paw Paw. and niece Denise and husband came from Minnesota. On Sunday after church, her 81 st birthday was marked with cake and punch at Calvary United Brethren Church. On Monday. Laura's 11 cousins from Portland. Charlotte and Gun Lake were to eat lunch with her at Addison's North Inn Fifth-graders from Woodland had their endof-year field trip and rode the buses to Green­ field Village and the Henry Ford Museum. They toured the village in the forenoon, ate lunch on the lawn and then planned to visit the museum However, they received word that some dignitaries were comng. so they chose to wait outside to see the arrival of Gov. Johft Engler with his security people and the hover­ ing news media. The governor entered the museum, but came back outside to inquire from what school they had come and to shake hands with them. Next to arrive with more limousines and body guards was the prime minister of Hungary. The students had been ask to be quiet during this time so they could hear the governor give his greetings » the prime minister and the interpreter relay his message and the response. They also were treated to seeing two vintage Ford automobiles bemg driven there, probably for escort for the visitors to nose. They then had time to go inside the museum, but this news event was au added bonus for their trip — likely one they will remember for a long time. Shannon Smalley of Woodland is engaged io Michael Gonser. Both are Lakewood graduates. She is the daughter of the Mart Mingus couple of Sunfield and of the Steve Smalleys of Lainsburg. He is the son of Carol Gonser of Ionia. They plan a wedding July The Kids’ Science page of the Slate Journal last week carried a full-page story of "Killer Bees" and "Bee Kilters." The students who carried out the detailed project of Portland were seventh-grade students of Michael Roesster’s geography class. He is the busband of Lakewood English teacher Mary Rnririsr. Their project was part of the sixth anaoal American Express Geography competition. They had been to the winner’s circle all six times, but this time they brought home the $7,500 first place award. Their research for. their paper took them to local bee keepers,. MSU scientific journals, libraries and Texas tiewspapen. Along the way, they conducted a survey of Michigan beekeepers. , Ron and Marge Erickson and Jerry and. Bina Schray recently drove to Schaunberg, 111., to attend the high school graduation of their granddaughter. Becky, daughter of Steve and Paula Becky was the salutatorian in her class of more than 500. The class also had tri­ ple valedictorians. . Trees are being removed on Fourth Avenue, in front of the Norman Harris home in., preparation for a new stretch of sidewalk from Fourth Street south of the village park. Engineers for a company chosen by the Ionia County Drain Commission were in the village Tuesday morning to see where the ex-, cess surface water runs its course on the way from farm fields to the village storm draim on Fourth Avenue. Earlier, the same firm’s engineers had walked lhe course of the Counter Drain with representatives of the village and with the county drain commis­ sioner. The drain empties into Tupper Lake. On June 22 there is to be a groundbreaking ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery for a Women in Military Service monument. All military women. USO and Red Cross workers and others who served in direct support of the armed forces of the USA are eligible for registry. Nearly 37,000 women in Mirhigan need to be located and registered. No address is given in the recent Lansing publicity but the telephone contact is (616) 628-5148 or the na­ tional number I -800-4-SALU I t. An event which brings hundreds to Gnmd Ledge each year is the Bowhunters’ Clinic, which opens Friday al Anderson Archery. There are many seminars, videos and sates items. Friday hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A lady who used to make the Michigan news often and who has visited local towns large and small is Nancy Williams, widow of longtime governor G. Mennen Williams. This week she again made the news with the social item that her 80th birthday fell on June 12. She and her husband. James Gram, and her Williams children and their families were in­ vited to the former Williams home on Mackinac Island. The Grams live in Grosse Point Farms. Her total family had not been together since the death of her first husband, "Soapy" Williams, in 1988. First Lady Nan­ cy nearly always accompanied her husband on his many jaunts to the hinterland of Michigan. Often he called square dances as one of his "down home" gestures. Clients of EB1 workship are enjoying a new pavilion for their lunch breaks. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 15, 1995 — Page 9 Abraham Warner and Wamerville byJoyce F. Weinbrecht 1 । B Mbnbm Warner wax bora Aug. 20. 1848 He married Margaret Lehman, who war bora June 14. 1151. the daughter of Daniel and Sallic Lehman ia Montgomery County. Ohio. They came Io Michigan in 1890 from Drake County. Ohio, with their teven children They tealed on the northeast comer of Section No. 26. Woodland Township, at the point that u now Davenport Road and M-06 Wamerville never had a post office. On June 10. 1862. James M. Cole was apponaed as the postmaster of an office named Blair after Austin Blair, governor of Michigan. Thia post office was located one mile south and about 1/4 at a mile east in the home of James M. Cole. The post office was per­ manently dosed in 1876 and the mail was sent into Woodland Centre. Abraham and Margaret built a general store near the comer (now the comer of Davenport Road aad M-66) of the John Lehman farm, aad the area became known as Wamerville. The store had living quarters upstairs for the family to use. When the "Old Brick or the Red Brick" school located one mile south of Wamerville became loo fragile to repair and was tom down, a new school was built in Castleton Townslup. known as the Shores School, and the Wamerville School was bulk to accom­ modate the growing number of students in the area. The Wamerville School was built on the southeast comer of the intersection. School was held there from 1892 until 1923. when the rural schools of Woodland Township were conaolideied with the Woodland Censer School, with all 12 grades housed and taught in one tingle ssnry school building. Woodland school began busing the township children in­ to Woodland in black buses with seats along the sides or lhe bus. The store did a lively business with lhe farmer, m the surrounding area. Abe Warner was a good has awes man. He extended credit when times were tough and helped many of the families of the community to survive. Abe and Margaret Lehman raised seven children. One (1872) Alvah (1874). Coral (1(76). Daisey (1878). Nettie (1880). Pearl. (1888). and Charlie 1890. John Lehman, brother to Margaret Warner, also came to Michigan and sealed in lhe Wamerville area about ten yean before Warners came there. John Lehman was eon of DaaM and Sasah Beanhlrwinm Lehman. He netrried Frances Ellen Byrd on Jan II. IMO. sudan came to Michigan, settling on a farm ia Section 26 just weal of the corner which would become known as Wamerville. John and Frances patented three sons and oik daughter. Ora. (April 14. 1883). Earl. (Aug 12. 1886). Percy. (Feb. 10. 1891) and Orpha Jane. (Jan. 26. 1893) Lehman. Ora married Effie Amanda Cotton, Earl married Easa Webster, Percy married Mabel C. Hom and Orpha married Fay C. Winf. one of twin brothers. The Lehmans had a sugar bush on their farm and made maple synip and sugar candy there for many years. Several generations of children learned to appreciate the taste of the sweet sap. the boiling sap. the finished syrup aad finally the smooth, sweet sugar cakes fanned in specie molds. Wamerville became famous for the cheese it sold. Abe Warner would purchase the ; i i ‘ cheese unripened in large wheels, which came ia wooden cheese boxes. He would then put them upstairs in a room over the store where they were allowed to mellow. The wheel of cheese, when it was ready to cut. was brought down to the store, placed on a cutting thick board and sold to order in whatever quantity the customer wanted it. Wamerville became well known for this cheese and people came from all over the county and the surrounding area io buy it. When Charley and Mary took over the store tn 1927. this practice of curing and selling cheese continued. There was a pickle barrel and a cracker bar­ rel in the store along with all of the other staples of a country store, penny candy, sugar, flour, salt, xwp in large yellow bars, tobacco and catmed foods in tin cans. A large round wood stove occupied a place of honr in the store and many an issue was discussaed in the circle of its warmth. A stock of small tools also could be found at the store as well as pipes, com cob and fancier ones. Cod fish salted down and salt pork were , i commodities carried at the store. And when The interior of the Wamerville Store. Abe Warner Is seated in the chair on the right hand side of the picture. Wamerville Store (at the comer of Davenport Road and M-66) taken on Jan. 23. 1899. Charley Warner Is In the buggy on the left. Standing by the horse Is Peart Warner; Standing on the porch Is Alvah Warner and his wife, Edith Wheeler Warner; Margaret (Mog) Is sitting on the porch next to the poet; Abe Warner, standing with his hand on the post; Daisey, Core and Net­ tle Warner are standing at the right end of the proch. (Picture from Dorothy Warner Faust.) ice cream cones became available, they were added io the items sold in the store. Homemade butter and farm fresh eggs and ring bologna, as well as soft drinks were also pert of the available items at the store. During the depression. Charley and Mary helped to sustain many of the neighborhood through the rough days. Abe and Margaret, or Meg as she was known, for many years put on huge Fourth of July celebrations for their family, neighbors, customers and friends. There were ice cream cones for everyone, sometimes a balloon ascension and usually fireworks. These celebrattans continued for many years, even after Abe and Meg were no longer living. The Warner children, with the exception of OraC. (who died ou Dec. 18, 1895, at the age of 23. be never married) grew up along with their cousins the Lehman children, attended country school and community affairs. Alvah Warner mamed Edith Wheeler. He died at an early age. leaving Edith and their twin daughters Beatrice and Bernice. She married Ernest Wheeler and he raised the twins like they were his very own. K_ora married Samuel Landis and moved to Ohio. Sarah Daisey Warner married Alzono Moore. Pearl Warner married Perry Barnum remaining in the area, raising their family in Woodland and Lake Odessa. Nettie married Forest Hager and lived near by. The youngest son, Charley, married Mary Fox of Nashville at the family home in Wamerville. They made their home in Wamerville with the older Warners, where Charley ran a barber shop until 1915, when Charley opened a barber shop in Vermontville. The country was involved in World War 1 and Barry County and Woodland Township did their share, sending men, money and materials to aid with the war. On Nov. 11, 1918, armistice was declared. At leaf two Wamerville men were on the next list of draftees and missed going to war. There was an epidemic of flu that fall and wimer of 1918 and on imo the spring of 1919. Many people died during this epidemic. It was very serious in the Kilpatrick-Warnerville area. There were no men well enough to dig the graves for the dead. Albert and Robert Barry, both weakened from the illness, dug the grave for Pearl Barry, who died of in­ fluenza that spring. There were some tragedies in the Warner­ ville Community and the people rallied to the aid of the afflicted families. Early in lhe 1900s. around 1908 there was a tragic accident in the neighborhood at the home of William and Ida Hitt, about 1/2 mile to the north of the Wamerville store. The Hitt children Frieda, age 8, and Charley, age 10, were playing in lhe bam on the farm. Two children of Albert Barry from across the road, Robert and Inez, were playing with the Hitt children. There was a hay rope attached to a bam beam and the children were swinging on Abe Warner, Meg Warner seated on the front porch of the store. Grand­ daughters Dorothy Warner (Charley’s daughter) on the left and Beulah Bar­ num (daughter of Pearl Warner Barnum) on the right. Picture dated Dec. 13, 1912, courtesy of Ruth Jordan Nlethamer. the rope. Apparently the rope hit an overlay and moved it enough to free one end of it. It fell about 14 feet hitting little Frieda on the head. Dr. Ling happened to be in the neighborhood at the home of C.A. Brown, where he. Dr. Lowery and Dr. Laughlin were performing an appendectomy on Burdette Brown. They came immediately, but the pro­ gnosis was poor. The blow had been struck squarely on top of the back of the skull crushing it badly. She died about 4 p.m that same day. The funeral for the little girl was held in the Kilpatrick Church. The neighbors responded with many deeds of kindness, help and caring. About July 5- 1928, the home of Lowell and Eugenia Bary Fisher burned to the ground. They had a three weeks old baby and were staying with her sister Elsie Barry Knolls in NaMte, expect inf to bring their new baby home to their home on Section No. 36. The cause of the Haze was never really determined, but neighbors Orson and Lee Sheldon, who lived across the road, removed Eugenia's piano, a very heavy upright style, from the blazing building. Nothing else was saved. The neighbors rallied around with help in the form of clothing, furniture, kitchen ware and financial aid. The Kilpatrick Church, located one mile north of Wamerville, was hit by lightning June 29, 1933. and burned completely. While Abraham and Meg were closely associated with the Brethren Chu rch located south and west of Wamerville, Abraham had been buried there just the summer before. The loss of the church touched the lives of the com­ munity of Wamerville. It was replaced when the congregation moved the Holmes Church from its location four miles to the west. Abraham Warner died at age 83 on Aug. 4, 1932. and Meg Warner died in 1927 at the age of 76. Charley and Mary Warner bought the Wamerville Store in 1927 and mo’ ed back to Wamerville. Charley had operate J a barber shop in Wamerville. His daughta’, Esther, operated a beauty shop there after she graduated from Woodland Hig'i School in 1931 and finished a beauty course She con­ tinued with the shop until she married Harry Lilly of Grand Ledge. Abe Warner had a horse-drawn grocery wagon that went from farm to farm carrying groceries and house wares. When Charley was a youngster, he drove the route. After Charley took over the store, the grocery wagon was motorized, and Clarence Faust, his son-in-law. Dorothy's husband, ran the route for several years. Charley and Mary Fox Warner had three daughters and one son. Dorothy, who married Clarence Faust. Esther who married Harry Lilly. Betty who married Bill Cappon and son. Victor Warner, who never married. With the coming of the automobile country stores began to change. People began to travel further for goods so the inventory of stores like Warnerville also changed. Tools and household items began to be less important. Bread, milk and ocher perishables were still a part of the neighborhood store. Canned foods. vegetables. canned soup and canned salmon were available at very low prices. Pop and ice cream and candy were still included in the inventories. Gasoline pumps were added to the store and an air compressor to inflate tires, as well as oil. were added. Abe didn't live to see the impact of the addi­ tion of electric lights in the neighborhood, as he died in 1932 and Consumers didn't reach the area until about that time. The store now had electnc lights, and refrigeration in place of the ice boxes and the Delco system The highway gemg past the store changed from country road to M-14 to M-66 and became a chloride road wtth a very hard finish. Travel to the Ionia fair was always heavy on lhe road, with customers stopping for gasoline, pop and ice cream and lhe every popular yellow cheese still being aged tn the store and cut and sold to order once it was ag­ ed properly. A wedge of that cheese and some cracker with a bottle of Nehi orange pup made more than one picnic lunch during those years in the 1930s and 1940s World War 11 began. Several of the young Woodland Township School began running school buses in 1923. Here Is their fleet of eight “brand new” buses in front of the new consolidated school. men of the neighborhood were drafted or volunteered to serve their country in the arm­ ed forces. Warnerville didn’t change very much. Troops were moved over M-66 during those yean in convoys. The school had become a home after it was closed in 1923. Leo Hitt built a garage oo the corner of his father's property across the road from the store, where he did a lively business repairing automobiles and later farm tractors and machinery. Chariev and Bertha Fisher owned the 40 acres on the southwest comer of Warnerville. where they raised some goats and pigs for market. Charley worked with his brother Lowell who was a building mover, stone and brick layer. Later he and Bertha moved to Frankenmuth, where he worked under his brother Reuben for Universal Engineering un­ til he retired. Esther moved and was no longer operating the beauty shop. World War II made mer­ chandise hard to obtain and many items were rationed, requiring stamps along with the money and the task of government records was added to all shop keepers as well. At the end of the war Charley and Mary decided io move on to something else. In 1945 he sold the store to Frank Kipp. Charley. tor your insurance (.ill Farmers Insurance Mary and Victor moved to Hastings in 1947. Frank sold it to John Potter, who was operating the store and living with his family in the living quarters of the store when it burn­ ed ia 1950. The store was never rebuilt. in 1956, M-66 was rebuilt and paved. The right of way was enlarged. The area where the store stood is now at least partial ly under the road bed. The house where Charley and Ber­ tha Fisher had lived for many years was mov­ ed north and west of the corners, remodeled and is still standing. The schoolhouse-home was moved east to the Wayne Henney farm and is being used as an attractive home on their homestead. Leo Hitt's garage is still standing, slowly deteriorating but still a reminder of me days when Wamerville was a busy comer. Ronald Lehman owns the Lehman home and has moved it back from the road and has remodel­ ed it, modernizing it. The old sugar bush can still be found ia the little grove of trees, slowly fading away. Sauronr Scrapbooks made of Fem Geiger, The History of Woodland. Michigan 1837-1987; Hastings Banner' 5/7/1987, Cathy Lucas: Barry County Vital Statistics. Barry County Clerk. TAKING BIDS 1985 Chevy Celebrity Contact Jane Ridley at... 945-9535 Hastings City Bank Dhcovet the advantage of ance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ fast. lair, friendly service. boat insurance. GARY BEGG, LUTCF URY BEM AGENCY Ala. Hmh, Uh, CiiaaiitW tlx MkMqn Haadngs M Fee MM*14 Swedish Weight Loss Surprises Researchers tific studies. Banta was devel­ oped by Vita Source with the assistance of the U.S. Govern­ ment. 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All taxes must be in my office by the due date or a penalty will be added. Thank you, Hastings City Treasurer Jane A. Barlow . �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 15, 1995 Hastings seniors win awards Amanda Wibur, who also earned the Congressional Medal o( Merit, also won the Rotary/HEEF scholarship Dave Stems congratulates her as she accepts the scholarship from the foundation and civic dub. Marie DeWitt and Derek Chandter accept the ‘Buzz Youngs* award from George •Buzz’ Youngs at the Honors Assembly at Hastings High School. Jeremy Kelly and (right) Alex Zbiciak accept the ‘Boys Slate" award from John Kasinski (back to camera). The award is given by the Lawrence J. Bauer Post ot the American Legion. Hastings High School seniors were given scholarships, awards and recognition for their accomplishments in ceremonies al honor's night June I. In addition io graduating seniors, juniors and sophomores also were honored for their achievements in front of family and friends at Hastings High School. What follows are the students and the awards they earned. Presidential Academic Fitness Awards: Rebecca Andersen, Jason Beeler. Claris* Bowman. Derek Chandler. Charity Crut tenden. Marie DeWin. Danielle Dipert. Angela Fruin. Rachel Griffin. Sabrina Haywood. Kimberly Hoxworth, Kevin Hubert. Joseph James. Amanda Jennings. Jeremy Kelly. Sarah McKeough. Amanda Morgan. Tony Norris, Chrislin Osscnheimer, Melissa Schreiner. Thomas Sorenson. Jen­ nifer Warren. Andrea Wilbur. Congressional Medal of Merit: Andrea Wilbur. Department Awards Business Department — Outstanding Business Students, Kevin Hubert and Amanda Jennings. Career/Tcchnical Department — Agris­ cience Student of the Year - Cal Casey; Drafting CAD Student of the Year. Jason Beeler; Health Technology Student of the Year, Jennifer Boniface. (Honorable Men­ tion) Michelle Hutchings and Katrina Reed. Language Arts Department — All A’s in English (8 Semesters) Rebecca Anderson, Marie DeWin. Danielle Dipert, Rachel Grif­ fin. Andrea Wilbur. Language Arts Award, Amanda Jennings. Math Department - - American High School Math Examination Top Scorer, Dan Sherry; Michigan Math Test Top 7 Percent. Clay Edger. Science Department — Vic Camp Award. Outstanding Science Student, Marie Dewitt Social Studies Department — Marie DeWitt. Activities Awards Boys/Giris State — Jeremy Kelly, Erin Parker. Alex Zbiciak. DAR Award — Danielle Dipert. Student Council Awards — President. Eric Sorenson; vice presk.'nt, Sarah McKeough; secretary/treasurer, Molly Arnold. Hugh O'Brien Award — Emily Dipert. Perfect Attendance Awards — Jason Bradley. Angela Fruin. •Danielle Gole. •Michelle Gole. Chad Hammontree. Stacy Houghtai in. *4 yean. Academic Letter Awards — Sophomores (3.8 and above for three semesters) — 1st year — Angela Bunce. Michael Burghdoff, Melissa Craven. Andrea Dreyer, Jordan Foreman. Jason Fuller, Amanda Hawbaker, Janette Jennings. Michael Krueger. Jonathan Lawrence, Peter Lewis, Elizabeth Linedhoi, Jason McCabe. Lisa McKay, Elena Mellen. Rebecca Mepham, Taman Obreiier, Teague O’Mara. Jodi Songer. Eric Soya. Malanee Toasavr Justin Waters. Carrie Wcstra. Col­ leen Woods. Juniors — (3.65 and above for five semesters) — 1st Year Award — Katherine Batch. Kelly Bedgraph, Deborah Griffin. Eleanore Schroeder, Kerith Sherwood. Michael Stormcs. Jennifer Welchcr. 2nd Year Award — Robin Acker. Aaron Baker. Ronny Barnes. Kathryn Brandt. Jaime Brookmeyer, Damian deGoa, Shasta Homing, Sharyn Kauffman. Katie Metzger. Bradley Miller. Chris Norris, Robert Redburn. Lisa Reynolds, Aaron Schantz. Kim Sloan. Seniors — (3J and above for seven semesters) — 1st Year Award — Jeremy Allerding, Jason Beeler. Claris* Bowman. Deck Chandler. Sabrina Haywood. Sarah McKeough. Chrislin Osscnheimer, Tom Sorenson 2nd Year Award — Charity Cruttcnden. Kimberly Hoxworth. Joseph James. Jeremy Kelly. Tony Norris, Jennifer Warren. 3rd Year Award — Rebecca Andersen, Emily Cassell. Marie DeWitt, Danielle Dipert, Angela Fruin. Rachel Griffin. Kevin Hubert. Amanda Jennings. Amanda Morgan. Melissa Schreiner. Andrea Wilbur. Exchange Club Youth of the Year and Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Scholarships — Nick Lewis and Melissa Schreiner. Foreign Exchange Awards — Katerina Fajova and Bertram Herzog. George "Buzz" Youngs Awards — Derek Chandler and Marie DeWitt. M.H.S.A.A. Scholar-Athlete Award — Rebecca Anderson (girls golf); Jason Beeler (boys tennis); Emily Cassell (girls tennis); Derek Chandler (boys soccer, track); Charity Cruttcnden (Cheerleading, track); Marie DeWia (cross country, volleyball, track). Danielle Dipert (girls basketball, volleyball); Angela Fruin (girls golf); Joseph James (Boys Soccer); Amanda Jennings (girls basketball, softball); Jeremy Kelly (cross country); Sarah McKeough (girls basketball, volleyball, soft­ ball, track); Melissa Schreiner (girls basket­ ball, softball); Thomas Sorenson (track); Jen­ nifer Warren (cross country, track). Detroit Free Press — Michigan Scholar Athlete Award — Marie DeWitt. Twin Valley Conference All Academic Team — Steven Harbison and Marie DeWitt Local Scholarship Awards L.H. Lamb Scholarships — Jenny King and Dan Sherry. H E.S.P.A. Scholarship. Sarah Dean. Willard Curtiss Scholarship (First Presbyterian Church) — Nick Lewis. Harland Guernsey Scholarship (First Presbyterian Church) — Joe James. Eileen Higbee Memorial Scholarship (First Presbyterian Church) — Amy Merritt. Parenting Network Scholarships — Tara Hill and Amy Merritt. Coleman Insurance Agency Scholarship — Amanda Jennings. Thomas Girrbach Memorial Scholarship — Kevin Hubert. HEA Scholarships — Derek Chandler. Joe James, Jenny Warren. Hastings Manufacturing Company Scholar­ ships - Jason Beeler. Jeremy Kell). Justin Reid, Jenny Warren. Paulson Trust Fund Scholarship — General Scholarship: Marie Dewitt, Danielle Dipert; Trades Scholarship: Sherry Anger, Kim Hoxworth. U.A.W. Local 138 Scholarship — Alison Loftus. Bob Carlson — Hastings Education Enrich­ ment Foundation Scholarship, Mike Toburen. Jock Clarey — HEEF Scholarship — Josh Hanford. Howard and Leona VanDelic — HEEF Scholarship — Molly Arnold and Clarissa Bowman. __ _ Robert S. Casey — HEEF Scholarship — Emily Cassell. Hastings Kiwanis Club — HEEF Scholar­ ship — Cal Casey. Hastings Rotary Club — HEEF Scholarship — Andrea Wilbur. G'Mys Cairns - HEEF Scholarship Rebecca Andersen and Chrislin Ossenheimer. Charles and Lucy Caldwell — HEEF Scholarship — Charles Cruttcnden. Hastings Mutual Insurance — Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Scholarship — Angie Fruin. Chandler, Nick Lewis, Tony Norris. Willard G and Jessie M. Pierce - HEEF Scholarship — Rachel Griffin and Melissa Schreiner. Marvin and Beverly Chamberlain — HEEF Scholarships — Joe James and Amanda Morgan. Western Michigan University Gary FundFelpausch — HEEF Scholarships — Kathy Bell. Danielle Gole, Sabrina Haywood. Recognition of Honor Cord Recipients — High Honors (Top 10 students in graduating class - gold cords): Mane DeWitt. Danielle Dipert. Angela Fruin. Rachel Griffin, Joseph James. Amanda Jennings. Amanda Morgan. Tony Norris, Melissa Schreiner, Andrea Wilbur. Honors (G.P.A. over 3.25 — blue and gold cords): Jeremy Allerding, Rebecca Andersen, Molly Arnold. Jason Beeler. Kathleen Bell, Clarissa Bowman. Cal Casey, Emily Cassell, Derek Chandler, Charity Cruttenden, Danielle Gole. Michelle Gole, Gretchen Go!nek. Sabrina Haywood. Kimberly Hox­ worth. Kevin Hubert. Mark Kaiser, Jeremy Kelly. Jennifer King. Laura Koons. Michelle Lancaster. Nicholas Lewis, Sarah McKeough. Amy Merritt, Jenny Myen, Chnstin Ossenheimer. Justin Red. Georg Rumpf, Daniel Sherry, Eric Sorenson. Thomas Sorenson, Michael Toburen. Jennifer Warren. Jeremy Wilkins, Rebeccah Zombor. Seniors Academic Honors Winners of honorary Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarships and others are: Rebecca L. Andersen. Molly Arnold, Jason Beeler. Jennifer Boniface. Claris* Bowman. Cal Casey, Emily Cassell, Derek Chandler. Charity Cruttenden, Faith Davis. Marie DeWitt. Danielle Dipert. Clayton Edger. Jessie Elliott Angela Fruin. Mark Furrow. Grant Gibson. Danielle Gole. Gretchen Gotnek. Nicole Greenfield. Aaron Gregory, Rachel Griffin, Sabrina Haywood, Dearie Heath, Kim Hoxworth. Kevin Hubert. Joseph James, Amanda Jennings, Christopher Johnson, Mark Kaiser, Jeremy Kelly. Jen­ nifer King, Nicholas Lewis, Scott Long, Scott McKelvey Sarah McKeough. Amy Merritt, Holly Miller. Amanda Morgan. Jennifer Myers. Tony Norris, Chrislin Osscnheimer. Erin Parker, Justin Reid. Derrick Rosenberger, Georg Rumpf. Melissa Schreiner. Daniel Sherry, Tangie Shriver. Eric Sorenson, Thomas Sorenson, Michael Toburen. Jennifer Warren. Andrea Wilbur. Nicole Wood, Alex Zbiciak. Cal Casey was named Agriscience Student of the Year at the Honors Assembly. He was also given the Hastings Kiwanis/HEEF scholarship. Amanda Jennings (left) and James Toburen are presented U of M Alumni Awards by Gordon Ironside at the Honors Assembly held last week LEGAL NOTICES: NOTlCf TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice i* hereby given that the Barry County Mann­ ing Commission will conduct a public hearing for lhe following Special Use Permit* G'SE NO SP 7-95 — Freder.ck J ond Mary L. Boncht-r. (applicant*). LOCATION On the South aide of Center Rd. bet­ ween Matbison ond Chorlton Pork Rd* at new private drive — Elisa Dr. in Sec. 23 of Hotting* Twp. PURPOSE Requeuing a >peciol u*o permit for a country »ubdtvt»ion. CASE NO SP 8 95 — Janet T Whelp'ey (applicant LOCATION. At 167 1/2 Thomapple Lake Rd on the South *>de between M-79 and Morgan Rd. in Sec. X of Castleton Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for a recreational raceway ond compmg facilities MEETING DATE: June 26. 1995 TIME 7 X p m PLACE Community Room in the Court* and Law Building at 220 West Court St.. Hosting*. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard al the above mentioned time ond place. Site inspection* of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Person* in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office The *pec»ol use application* ore available for public inspection ot rhe Borry County Planning Of lice 220 W State St.. Hostings Michigan during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p m (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday Please call the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information The County of Borry will provide necessary oux iliory aid* ond service*, such a* signer* for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being conndered ot the meeting to in­ dividual* with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Borr» Individuals with disabilities requiring au-ilnxy oid* or services should contact the County of Borry by writing or ratting the foliowing Michael Brown County Administrator 220 W State Street Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948 4891 Nancy L Boersma. Barry Coun:, Clerk <6 15) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ABCs— MORTGAGE SALE - DefouH ha* been mode in the condition* of a mortgage made by Clearview Properties Inc. (Current owner). James L. Bower, husband and Nancy E. Bower, wife (original owners) to Exchange Mortgog* Company a cor­ poration organized and existing under the law* of the State of Michigan Mortgagee, dated September X. 1986. ond recorded on October 7. 19B6 in Liber 440. on poge(s) 981. Borry County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by soid Mortgage to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation f/k/a Chase Homo fiortgage Corporation by mesne assignment;*) dated Juno 1. 1993. and recorded on October 15. 1993 in Libor 585. on pogo 949. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is cloimod to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-six Thousand Six Hundred Nine-Two and 80/100 Dollars ($46,692.80). including interest at 9.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in soid mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Court House. Michigan, at 2:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday. July 13. 1995. Soid premises ore situated in the Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and or* described os; Port of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16. T2N. RSW described as: commencing at the Northeast comer of the Northeast 1 /4 of the Northwest 1 /4 of said Section 16. thence East 16 1/2 rod* to the East side of Highway M-37 thence East 48 rods the place of beginning, thence South 264 >**t. thence East 490 East thence North 264 feet inence West 490 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 19480 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated Moy X 1995 Chas* Manhattan Mortgog* Corporation Assignee of AAortgoge* Shapiro and Alt Attorney* 700 E Big Beaver Rood Suite E Troy. Michigan 48063 (313)689-1805 (6-T9 f Hastings seniors Melissa Schreiner and Nick Lewis were awarded the Exchange Club Youth of the Year/Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Scholarships Marie DeWitt received many awards and scholarships during the awards assembly, including Twin Valley All Academic Team, math and science awards. Detroit Free Press Michigan Scholar Award, and U of M Regents Alumni scholarship Foreign exchange students Katerina Fajova and Bertram Herzog earned Foreign Exchange Awards When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information...a subscription to The HASTINGS BANNER • Call 945-9554 The ‘Girts Stale- award sponsored by the Hastings American Legion is presented to Erin Parker by Shirley Nell. Have Something to nil! Call 945-9554 24-Hours A Day, 7 Days .*• Week! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 15, 1995 — Page 11 Hastings reunion recalls memories for hundreds । no targe crowu mat auended the Hastings High 108th reunion filled the cafeteria at the school. There were no spare seats at the welt-attended event Toastmaster of the 1995 reunion banquet Mark Fetdpausch presents 1995 graduate Danielle Dipert with a plaque from the alumni association as a representative of the Class of 1995 by Jeuu Gallup SM#W'n/rr Saturday evening was a time of greeting old friends, reminiscing and remembering high school days at lhe 108th annual Hastings High School reunion banquet. Speakers who were graduated 25.50 and 55 years ago made remarks about the current events of their day. and Fred Jacobs was recognized as the Distinguished Alumnus (see related story). A count of the number of graduates by class revealed that the Class of 1945. or those celebrating their 50th high school reunion, had the highest turnout with 51 Superintendent Carl Schoessel welcomed the alumni saying he thought Hastings was not just “One of the Best 100 Small Towns in America"; it was the best. Those who attended were saluted by Toastmaster Mark Feldpauscb for the foundation they laid and the commitment they showed in helping the next generation get started. Feldpausch noted that the Hastings Alunsn Association was one of lhe few left in the Feidpausch Mid. but with the foundation laid before the present generation came along, and the convntment to help them get started, and with graduates coming back to Hastings every year, "we understand what community In her remarks. Dipert asked for support for Monday's bood/mdlage election. “Don't forget, education is a right; not a David Hathaway, representing the class of 1970. recalled that in the 1970s, a man walked on lhe moon, Viet Nam was winding down, the Beaties and the Rolling Stones were big in popular music, and mini-skirts, leisure suits and wide ties were ail very school opened in the fall of 1970, and the kids all went to their prom in the high school gym, most of the driving their dad's David Hathaway’s father. Cart, represented the Class of 1945. Carl recalled the “always busy" ping pong tabic in the ball by the shop, the noon basketball league with its wide variety of shapes and sizes of players am' playing softball in the lot behind the school SHCNTT FOMCLOSUM NOnCS (ATiwMnl MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult ho. been mode in rtw condition, ci a mortgage made by CAM D. MERER ANO DANA JO MERER Knbond and wrfe to FAST MORTGAGE AMERICA mortgagee. doled 2-77-92, and recorded on 3-4-95, to Libor 536. on pogo 480, Borry County Records. Michigan. and assigned by said Mortgagee to MtOEST HNANC ING CORF., by an aognment dated the 2-77-92 and recorded on 3-4-92 to liber 537 on page 28 to Barry County Record, and assigned by said assignee to H.L. MILLER KA. CFNB. TRUSTEE by on assignment doted 2-77-92, and recorded on 3-17-92 to liber 537, on pogo 730. Borry County Records. Mlchigcn. on which mortgage there it claimed to bo duo at tha date hereof the turn ol Nino Thou •and Eight Hundred and Sixty Eight 52/100 Doitor. 09.868.52), including totarast ot 16.500 % per Cart Hathaway. Class of 1945, graduated 50 years ago. The greatest event of the century. V-J Day, happened the year he graduated Hastings Board of Education President Mark Feldpausch (left) and Superintendent of Hastings Area School System Carl Schoessel listen as Gal Foster Hess introduces Mark as Toastmaster for the reunion. and there were many places in downtown Hastings to visit with classmates, too. Prices of the day were 12 cents for a pound of hamburger. 10 cents for a dozen eggs and a coke or a cup of coffee cost 5 cents. It was also a time of gas rationing, leading to the pooling of stamps and sharing ndes Since 1945, there is television, the polio vaccine, and breakthroughs in medicine, science -nd biology that has brought ns all a much better life, Hathaway said. But be recognized that the biggest event of 1945, and perhaps the century, was lhe end of WWU. With V-J Day on August 7, 1945, the United States achieved the victory of democracy over tyranny, he said. “Now. we need to eliminate the deficit; and that may be the biggest event of the next rartwry " Dorothy Cogswell Wolfe spoke for the Class of 1940, but John Armbruster, who was scheduled to talk for the Class of 1930 had health problems that prevented him from being al the reunion. Keith Sage, Class of 1942, presented a tribute to the veterans of World War II, reading lhe names of the students from Hastings who had made the supreme sacrifice of their lives during the war President of the Alumni Board, Gail Foster Hess, welcomed the alumna, and made the closing remarks. The invocation and benediction was given by Milo Coldren. Under the power of sale contained to Mid mor­ tgage and the statute to such com mode and pro­ vided. notice it hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a solo of the mortgage premises, or *Me port cd them, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hotting. Michigan, at 2C0 o'dodt p.m. on July 6. 1995. Said promises are situated to Township of Cosrtetan. Barry County. Michigan, and are dewcribod os: A PARCH W4 THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWNS 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY THAT IS 809 5 FEET EAST OF THE CENTER OF SA© SECTION 36. THENCE NORTH 225 FEET. THENCE WEST 146 FffT. THENCE NORTH TO MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID RAHWAY TO A POINT DUE NORTH OF A POINT 934.5 FEET EAST OF THE CENTER OF SA© SECTION 36. THENCE SOUTH TO THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 UNE UF SA© SECTION 36. THENCE WEST 125 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed to accordance with I948CL 600.3241a. to which com the redemption period ehaH be 30 days from the data of such sale. Dated May 16. 1995 H.L. .WUER. IRA. CFNB TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgog ss Michael M Grand 31731 Northweelem Hwy. Sta. 364W Farmington HiI It. Ml 48334 Make U.S. Sayings Bonds part of your retirement savings - program. I-800-4US BOND Fifty one of the Class of 1 M5 returned to their high school for the reunion banquet QMuwtey. SPIKEHORN Utt* Stay d^LM^r Hdiifu s Mat CohM Ountttr Encyclopedia coverage of Spate's turbulent Me stretching from 1870 to 1959 Over 125 COMPUTER OPERATIONS COORDINATOR PENNOCK HOSPITAL is currently seeking a full time ComK Operations Coordinator The successful candidate must mainframe computer operations experience (AS-400 ton about hrm. Hardcover, over­ size, 8.5x11. ■ g hh II Chapter Of: f I ege which Indudes competitive salary, an innovative “menu style" Flexfcte Benefits package, paid-time-off system, pension PENNOCK HOSPITAL Aftn Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Art Lower once again led those at the 108th reunion banquet in Hastings schools fight song.‘ Sold tt HASTINGS OFFICE SUPPLY E.O.E. Fred Jacobs. ‘Distinguished Alumnus" ot 1995. is presented with the plaque from the former teacher who introduced him. Bob Casey Dorothy Cogswell Wolfe spoke tor the Class of 1940 Planning a GARAGE SALE? Advertise it in The Reminder on Tuesday, and The Banner on Thursday for a "Double Punch!" NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week in Tne nmtmga Sales Position Brown’s Custom Interiors ...is accepting applications for a Creative Sales Associate. This part-time position offers approximately 30 hours per week, including some weekend hours. No experience necessary. Stop in and pick up application at: Brown’s Custom Interiors BANNER 221 N. Industrial Park, Hastings CaB... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! No phone calls, please. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 15, 1995 Battle Cats pay a visit to Panther country The Bank Creek Baltic Cats held a base­ ball clink for prospective baseball players and current fans in the Delton area. Satur­ day. on lhe Ihniher baseball field More than 200 kids got to shake hands, collect autographs and gel some advice from the Cals on how to improve their game. Children of all ages learned some basks and finer points ot bailing, pitching and fielding techniques from Ute minor league players on the diamonds al Delton Kellogg School. They also had a chance to ask lhe professionals questions about lhe team, or baseball In general. Bank Cats at the event were catcher Mall Bazzani. infielders David Glbraller and Greg Patton and staff members Ted Grzanka and Pat Thomason After lhe event, every child attending received a bag of goodies which contained a t-shln and snacks, and a coupon for a free admission to a home game of then choke. The Battle Cats, a minor league affiliate of me Boaion Red Sox. are currently leading the Midwest league over lhe other area team, the White Caps from Grand Raptds The next home game for me Bank Cats is Sunday. June 11. Ticket information is available at (616) 660-2287. Long ball contest to be held at Gun Ridge Did you ever pull out your one wood and feel you could hit that link golf ball to the moon? Then the Chrysler Long Driving Championship may be your road to proving you're tbe best. A first round drive will be held at Gun Ridge Golf Course on Gun lake Road in Hastings June 24 and 25. The coal is SS. What tbe five bucks will get you is three Pinnacle fotf balls, yours to keep after your shots are marked, and three tries al hitting the moon. Tbe rest is up to you. Course owner Ed Schnurr said lhe driving will take place off lhe No . 6 bole and down Th.r.sa Danneffel and Megan McGuire pose with their favonte Battle Cat, Matt Bazzani. after getting an autograph the seventh fairway. 'We want everyone Io ice how far their drives are going and this is the best place for them to do that.' There are four division, for amateur golfers only, in which golfers can compete: Men's Division 1 for ages 18-34. Men's Division II for ages 35-49. Men's Division III for golfers 50 years older and over and a Women s Division. The four divisional winners from tbe event will become a team which will advance to the stale level of coopet-itioo Entry forms can be picked up from the course on Gun Lake Rd. west of Hastings. Select soccer tryouts to be held Richie Green of Gul Lak > gate some pitching advice from David Sbralter of the Battle Creek Battle Cate. Tryouts for boys wanting to be oo one of tbe Hastings Select Soccer Teams will be held Saturday. June 24. al tbe Fish Hatchery Park soccer field, according to high school soccer coach Doug Mepham. Tryouts for boys born between Aug. 1. 1913 and July 31. 1914 will be from 3 to 4:30 pm., for boys born between Aug. 1. 1912 and Joly 31. 1983 will be tram 4:30 io 6 p m. and for boys born between Aug. I. 1981 and July 31. 1982 will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Players should bring a ball, shin guards and social security number 30 minutes be- fore tryout for registration purposes. Players must tryout in their age group and at least one parent must be present to sign the official form. A tryout fee of $20 (check only) made out lo Hartings Select Soccer wiU also be needed for the tryout. The fee will be refunded for those not making the team. For more information contact Mepham al 945-2671. Paul Gonzales at 941-8791 or Larry Winkler ■ 948-8538. A rain date of June 25 has been arranged with lhe limes being the same. State parks host ‘Take a Friend Fishing’ clinics Experienced anglers and Department ot Natural Resources staff will help Individuals and families team how to fish or sharpen their fishing skills with Take a Friend Fishing' clinics. The clinks will be held at 14 different state parts, including three in and around the Barry County area, beginning lune 12. Take a Friend Fishing clinks include (Top photo) Many kids at the Onto hosted by tha Bane Cate In Delton had baseballs, gloves and caps autographed by the minor league players. They also received a Battle Cate t-shlrt and a coupon lor free admission to a home game of their choice. (Right) Inliekier Greg Patton gives these prospective ball players tips on Mdng. AH Star Sprints vie for $10,000 purse at 1-96 Sp&dway The "Who's Who" oftpMl Car din M* racing will compete at 1-96 Speedway for Michigan's richest purse — SI0.000-TOWIN - ia the Budweaer AU Star Sprint Spec­ tacular. Wednesday. June 21. Over 35 AU Star Circus of Champions Sprites have already entered the evens, from as far away as California. "We re dangling a winner-take-all $10,000 carrot in front of the nation's lop Sprint Car drivers." said Tom Batiste. 1-96 Speedway promoter. "When lhe stakes are that high, tbe racers really uro up the hens anti the racing gets even tighter." . Sprint Car racing's premiere comprtisnn are anticipated to compete tn the Budweiser AU Star Sprite Spectacular. Leading early en­ tries include: 1994 AU Star Circuit of Cham pions Points Winner. Frankie Kerr, from Ohio; Jack Hewitt, also from Ohio, the AU iMW'1 almg "career feature winner"; tot*’’ diana JoeySaldana, Saldana,tbe theAll AllStar Stardefending defending ______’sJoey champ al 1-96 Speedway, winning the May 6 driver. Kevin Huntley. from Indians, and former AU Star co-champion and runner-up, aad '95 poims leaden. Dak Blaney. Kenny Jacobs, snd Keith Kauffman from Ohio, and Indiana's Danny Smith. The All Star Sprint Spectacular is 1-96 Speedway's lint event of tbe Budweiser Tri­ ple Crown of Dirt Tack Racing, which in­ cludes Bud Bike Week ‘95. July 1-8. featuring the AMA Michigan Grand National on July 8. and The World of Outlaws Sprints. Monday. July 24. AU three dirt track events are the largest of their kind in Michigan. Gates open for the Wednesday. June 28. "Budweiser AU Star Sprint Spectacular" al 5 p.m.. practice and qualifying starts « 6 p.m.. and tartm’ begins aflfcop.rflfl-96 S is located,------------------------------------just south of IMenute96. 9 at the -------------Lake Odessa exit *64. between Grand Rapids Recreation Area (616-795-9081) on Wedoes- weekday evening and weekend-long activities at selected park and a program In partnership between DNR Fisheries. Parts and Recreation divisions. Michigan Tackle Manufacturers. Michigan United Conservation Cubs and Michigan Slate University. Weekday fishing sfcakl will be held be-tweerr^qRa 12 and<Aja.!8 and begin at 6:30 i*b this anflWbinks will be k daya. Reservations are not required. The lone weekend-long fishing clink in this area will be held at lhe Fort Custer Recreation Area. June 23-25. The clink begins at 7:15 pm. on Friday and ends ■ 11 im. Sunday. Weekend activi­ ties indude learning bask fishing, receiving training by experienced anglers and practic­ ing those skills. Saturday nights will feature discussions on tbe state's fishery manage­ ment program around a camp tire. Reservations are encouraged and will be limited to 100 people Participants in all clinics should bring their own fishing equipment; a limited nuptber of fishing rods will be available. IndivMiiiii'17 yean and older mhst have a' Fort Custer Recreation Area (616-731-4200) on Mondays. Ionia Recreation Area (616­ 527-3750) or. Tuesdays and Yankee Springs fishing license before arriving al lhe part. For more information call the park where the clink is being held. Hubka settles with Battle Cats over ‘Golden Kazoos’ for $1 A Lacey man who went io court io keep the Battle Creek minor league baseball team from using the name “Golden Kazoos,” has settled the suit. George Hubka, who said be filed his trademark design in December 1994 to do business, in baseball operations in Cersco, near Marshall, settled with Midwest Dia­ mond Baseball Club over the aame. May 12. According to court records, the lawsuit be­ tween the club and Hut r.a was 'dismissed by agreement of the pan es." Under the agreement aid "in the interests of avoiding litigation ojsts," Midwest Dia­ mond Baseball Club purchased all of tbe rights to the name "Golden Kazoos" for S1. Hubka claimed Midwest, by using the name, would have infringed on his registered trademark because be believed he had regis­ tered the name before the club. Midwest un­ veiled their logo in December of last year but a spokeman for tbe club did not reveal if or when the name had been registered. Benjamin F. Gibson, U.S. District Judge, ordered lhe case be "dismissed with prejudice (but with leave to reinstate within 60 days if tbe terms of tbe settlement agreement be­ tween tbe parties are not complied with) and without coats to either parties." Hubka said be was satisfied with tbe set­ tlement "or I never would have agreed to iL" He added that he never bad an opinion about what Midwest named its minor league team as long as it didn't infringe on his rights. He said he and his associates have tossed around some other names to call their base­ ball operations business now that Midwest has the exclusive rights to tbe name Golden Kazoos. Hastings Men's Softball League Gree. Dtvkfo. W-L Thrifty Car Rental........................................... .4-3 Hastings Sanitary Service.............................. 30 Jannan Const.................................................... 3-1 Bill', Safety Service........................................ 3-4 Hastings Mutual................................................1-4 E.W. Bliss........................................................... 1-4 Btoe Dtvkfo. Hastings Chrysler............................................ 5-0 Kmart...................................................................3-1 Olde Towne Tavern (Red)........................ ...3-2 Olde Tovne Tavern (Black)........................ 3-2 Capporn...............................................................2-3 Brian's/Rksema.................................................2-4 TNR......................................................................l-« Home Run Leaders — S Parshall 5, D. Carpenter. 3. J. Hobert 3. M. Davis 3, D. Milier3. Hewitt collects $400 for smallmouth Big fish for a little boy... Mwk Salski Jr., with he*> from his mom. holds up the 13-pound catfish he hauled in from Cedar Creek Lake. Sunday, on the Free Fishing Weekend The four-yearold was fishing with his dad. Mark Sr. and brother John when the catfish nabbed the minnow at the end of hrs »ne and Mark hauled the fish in Hastings native Mark Hewitt (left) earned $400 tor catching the second largest fish at the 90hp and Under tournament at Hardy Dam. June 4. Hewitt, who was fishing with Jan Sprague both of K&E Tackle, landed a 3 55-pound smallmouth bass. The largest fish caught was 3.59 pounds in the catch-and-release tournament. Hewitt hooked the fish on a K&E shortstopper worm. With Hewitt is tournament director Phil Smathers Last Weak's Results Thirty 15. Bliss 10; Cappon’s 20. Kmart 19; Kmart 19. Bak I; Bills 14. Jarman Cerex 13; Okie Towne (Red) 14. TNR 6; Chrysler 17. Cappon 8; San. Service 15. Brian's 13; Brian's 20. Mutual 8; Thrifty 13. Bilk 3; Thrifty 17, Mutual 6; Kmart 9. Mutual 2. This Week’s Games Wednesday. June 14 - 6:30, TNR vs. Bills; 7-30, Sanitary vs. Jarman; 8:30, Thrifty va. Jannan: 9:30, Kmart vs. Capporn. Thursday. June 15 — 6:30, Olde Towne (black) vs. TNR; 7:30. Olde Towne (black) vs Cappons; 8:30, Chrysler va. Mutual: 9:30. Brians vs Bliss. Friday, June 16 — 6:30, Olde Tonne (red) va. Bliss; 7:30, Mutual va. Bliaa; 1:30, Mutual va. Bliss; 9:30, Kmart vs. Brians. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 15, 1995 — Page 13 Two from Maple Valley make All-county baseball team A tale of two cities - ASA style ASA racing has always been known for fierce, but good-natured rivalries, but usually between the drivers and not the fans. It would appear things are changing, as the fans of two American Speed Association tracks have plac­ ed themselves in a battle for a mythical *'Moct Fanatical ASA Fan” title Berlin Raceway in Marne, Mich, has long been the home of the loudest, most cn thusiastK fam along the AC-Ddco Challenge Series schedule But in that series' first visit to Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids, Iowa last year, ASA drivers and officials were stunned at the reception they received from Iowa race fans. A debate was quickly started over which track had the most excited crowd. It didn’t take Ion* for news of the discussions io reach the fans, aod now two groups of fans, several stales apart, ve making plans to mu do each other The goal of becoming lhe "Undisputed Champion of ASA Audiences" has led one group of Iowa fans to make travel plans to Berlin Saturday, June 17 to check out the competition in the "Port City Racing 200." "We’ve been talking to some fans that want to drive to Berlin for the first ASA race of the season there," said Naic Whiled, spokesman for ASA regular. Brad Loney, who lives in Cedar Rapids. "They want to go see a good race, but they also want to go to Berlin because the fans there are so great. 1 think there’s going to be some plotting on the drive home, however. Iowa has a lot of very proud race fans, and I don't think they want to be outdone. ’’ The AC-Delco Challenge Series will make its only stop in Iowa on July 1. when it hosts a 300-iap event at Hawkeye Downs. Al last year's first-ever event, race teams and televi­ sion crews were met with a grandstand full of tea who waved flags and banners through the entire race. Berlin Raceway will host two ASA events ia 1995. and has a history of a boisterous, standing-room-only crowd. Berlin Raceway has hosted an ASA event for 26 consecutive seasons. "The people I’ve talked to about driving from Iowa Io Michigan say they’re really looking forward to it," Whited added. **k wouldn’t surprise me if they spend tune inviung the Michigan fans to make the trip to BOY, Austin Franklin, bom al Butterworth Hospital on April 28 al 10:01 p.m. to Ray­ mond and Angela (Olszewski) Groom, weighing 5 R«.. II cm. GIRL. Jaime Lypi. born May 5 fo Jim. and Jodi Risner at Bronson Methodist Hospital She weighed 8 lbs.. 6 ozs and was 19U in­ ches long Jaime was welcomed home by big sister Ryann and big brother Trenton. Proud grandparents are Gary and Diana Spidel of Nashville and Larry and Vada Risner of Orangeville. GIRL. Tara Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital oo May 11 al 3:06 p.m. to Jim and Robin Oram. Middleville, weighing 6 lbs . 6 cm. and 19 inches long BOY, Jacob Antonio, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 18 at 11:41 a.m. to Antonio and Diane Berrones. Middleville, weighing 9 Rs.. 4 oes and 22* inches long. GIRL, Nicole Jean, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 20 at 4: 8 p.m. Io Jennifer and Greg Schondelmayer. Freeport, weighing 6 lbs.. 14 ozs. BOY, Sterling Pheniox. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 22 at 11:02 p.m. to Cheryl Lynn Dehn, Gun Lake, weighing 7 lbs., IH ozs. and 20* inches long GIRL, Alexandria Jane, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 24 to Leroy and Marci (Goodner) Raybum, weighing 7 lbs., 12 ozs. low. for the Hawkeye Downs race. This could be fun rivalry to watch." Oates Often Saturday at 1 p.m. with AC Spark Plugs Qualifications al 4 p.m . follow, ed by the last chance qualifying race al 7 p.m The green flag for the "Port City Racing 200" will drop al 9 p.m. The 200-lap event will be televised live to a national audience on Prime Sports Network and broadcast over the American Racing Network. General admis sion tickets are $18 in advance and $20 race day Children under 12 are admitted for SS. For more information, contact Berlin Raceway al 616-677-1140. fill NAPA ■COOL ROLLER' Due to an editing error. Keith Carpenter and Ben Kuempel were inadvertently left off the selection to lhe All-Barry County baseball team in the June 8 Bjnnrr Carpenter was 6-2 as a pitcher, going more than 50 innings with a 1J7 earned run average. Al the plate he batted .416 with 22 runs scored on 28 singles, four doubles and 23 runs baited In. Kuempel batted .323 with three home runs and 24 runs batted in. tn the outfield he had just two errors all season The sports department regrets lhe omission. 4VTOMKK Last Minute Gift Ideas For Dad! “ROAD TO WINSTON cur poster MMEWKWT' IRCflBSn ittmso KAMEVBKKAH' SPECIAL purchase: KEEP THE GBEEM L16RTSBINING I4PCW0H sanarasT return MMBoacovn SOFffiWfll COMHATniWWf NAPA SILVER OX HUBS AUTOLTTE RESISTOR SPARKPLUGS i»B0i NAPAEVBCRAFT' s+pc soft-sbed root or nwjBt Thanks to MDA research, lor more than a nukion Americans affected by $2499 neuromusculaf diseases, the future looks bnghtef than ever (616) 948-9696 • 122 N. Jefferson, Hastings • op«nb-s-joMon.-Fn.;8-2:00sat. 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Shotwell with the field operation section of Michigan Department of State Police, said 'Barry has stood out as a county that cares about emergency management" and today has "one of the better (emergency management) programs." But he noted that before Hislop's tenure, the county's emergency management plan "was absolute shambles," There is still work that needs to be done every day by an emergency management co­ ordinator In Barry to protect the public. Shotwell said. Planning has to be continu­ ous and the coordinator needs to spend time building relationships with other agencies in the county, he said. He noted that he had heard about a move­ ment to decrease emergency management in the slate, but found that in fiscal 1994 and this year only three counties have reduced the number of hours. 12 counties have increased programs and that 68 did not have any change. Hislop "has done you a tremendous job." said Gordon VanGcldcr, director of emer­ gency management for the Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Department, noting that Hislop had developed a comprehensive emer­ gency operational plan and "had the drive and fortitude to get himself certified and licensed at the state level." Sometimes. VanGeider said, decisions are made without full knowledge of the conse­ quences. Pointing out some of lhe potential l*< / r»/ Salt Want /.» I\inl \uhinaiti\t 1993 PARK AVENUE ULTRA, loaded, for uk Call 948-2238 ADOPTION-LST US MAKE THIS DIFFICULT TIME EASIER FOR YOU AND PROVIDE A HAPPY AND SECURE FUTURE FOR YOUR BABY. HAPPILY MARRIED CATHOLIC COUPLE WISHES TO ADOPT AN INFANT TO SHARE THEIR ABUNDANT LOVE. MID 30'S, FINANCIALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY SECURE CONFIDENTIAL, EXPENSES PAID. CALL TERESA AND JIM 80OT64-6369._______________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trant, Walleye, Largemoath Baaa. Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perth, aad Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM. INC, 08983 35th St, Gobles, MI 49055 -Phone: (616)-628-2056 Days (6163-624-6215 Euenity, QUEHNSUE SOFA SLEEP­ ER. Good condition. S150. 945-9340 alter 6:00pm. FAMILY OF FOUR seeking home for lease, country setting, ownership care given, 3-4 bedrooms. Prefer Barry County, but will look at all olher areas. Outdoor pets. Needs spacious rooms. References. 616-623-3882 lit a! I\tai< INCOME PROPERTY. Lake Odessa. 616-792-2350. LAKE ODESSA. 4-bcdroom home. 616-792-2350_________ MIDDLEVILLE HOME FOR SALE, CUTE 3 BEDROOM home in town, nice yard. Large deck, boose completely updated. 118 High Street 795-2269 call for an appointment (rtint^t Stilt JUNE IRkM AND June 17th-8 to 7 On Saturday from 2-6pm $1 bag for clothes. We have furniture, appliances, dishes, A toys. 276 W. Casgrove Rd- Nashville. Rain or shine. MULTI-FAMILY MOVING SALE: EVERYTHING MUST OO!! One day only. June 17, 9-5:30,1850 E. Qc mby. M-79, one mite off M-37 towards NashvBte. Computers (IBM waterted with 8-drawers-must see, 30-gal. water heater, too much more to mention. Found more items white packing. No early sates! < rt uiitm Good lack at MSUI! Love, Dad. Mom A Jimmy / hunk > Utt CARD OF THANKS The family of Meda Spaw wish to thank all friends and neighbors fw the cards, flowers and food. Thanks to Pastor Jeff Worden o . Hickory Conen Bible Church. Also, thanks to the ladies of the church for lhe luncheon. A big thanks to Tbornapple Manor for their great care they gave mother and for being so caring. Abo, thanks to Bob Williams. The Haines family Tom and Winnie Bret and Michelle Grand children Edward Lechleitner family ONEIDA FIELD MARKET Summer, weekend, recreational market place. June 24-25. 10 AM. Exhibitors, entertainment, food, auction on Sunday at 11.3 milci west of Grand Ledge on Benton Rd. (517) 627-7114. P.O. Box 406 Grand Ledge, MI 48837-0406._________________ ONEIDA FIELD MARKET presents artists and crafters show. Saturday June 17th. Food available: 3 mites west of Grand Ledge on Benton Rd. (517) 627-7114. P.O. box 406, Grand Ledge MI 48837-0406. SWIMMING POOLS Home­ owners wanted!!! Kayak Pools is looking for demo homesites to display new maintenance free Kayak Pool. Save thousands of SS with this unique opportunity! Cah Now!! 1-800-9-KAYAK-9. WINNER FISH & SKI 1988, 18’6", 115hp Mercury, $7^0Obest 945-3096 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 13. 1995 are available In the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. PUBLIC NOTICE SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY It is illegal to place garage sale, political, real estate or other like signs in the City of Hastings right of ways, utility poles or on street signs under Ordinance #206, Section 3.80(g). Please help us keep our community safe and attractive by not placing signs in these areas. Offenders will be ticketed. Sharon Vickery Hastings City Clerk CHOC LABS. AKC Regis­ tered. Dewclaws removed. Champion bloodline and OSA A CJEJLF. Certified. $400. Great Father's Day present Call 616-664-4189. In Miutiuiain IN LOVING MEMORY of our dad, Lewis Herzel, who passed on Father's Dey June 16, 1985 and our mother. Clara V. Herzel, who passed away on December ?1, 1985. Jerilee & Jim Hostetter, Ruxhanae & Ed Kauffman, Philip & Nancy Herzel. Hily Wanted ASSEMBLY TYPE PEOPLE WANTED. $1150 per hour worked, with production incen­ tive. Must have car. Be ready to start immediately. 96-1-9253 •FIREFIGHTER JO3S* Entry level. M/F positions. $1138-81429 per hour. Paid training and benefits. Applicants call. 1-219-736-4741, Ext A4317.9^Qam-9X)0pm. 7 days. FORKLIFT DRIVER. $7/Hr. Immediate opening. 969-3130 Job Quest Fee.______________ GOV’T NOW HIRING. IM122JXX! NO EXP. FREE 14 EXT. J-1351 Delton mail carriers will pick-up food for needy All residents who live in tbe Delion zip code area are being asked to donate canoed foods and two-perishable food Items oo Sat­ urday. June 17 to help feed local families who need some extra help. Tbe food donations are to be placed in sacks by mail boxes In tbe Delton zip code area and mail carriers from the Delion Post Office will pick up the food on lheir Satur­ day routes. All tbe food is being donated to tbe St. Ambrose Community Food Pantry, through the efforts of Juanita Gun* Saturday's food drive is necessary, Gurd said, because the federal government bad dis­ continued tbe commodity food program. Gurd it trying to keep tbe food program running by seeking help from local churches. Boy Scouts and other organiza­ tions. Gunl plans ibe next food distribution on June 21 to those who arc eligible through tbe former commodities program. She hopes This Sword Says We’re Your American Cancer Society w Sin ti t \ GREENLINE LAWNCARE: Commercial/Residential. Low rates, customer satisfaction guaranteed. 948-8518. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Diano Service. Steven Jewell, legistered tuner, technician mutant. Call 945-9888. PONTOON BOATS WELDED, at your location. Expert service. Boat lift repair, Portable welding all types, machine shop service, and shar­ pening. Custom built utility trailers. A.R3. Manufacturing. 623-3926____________________ SUMMER TUTORING AVAILABLE, K-6. Certified, experienced teacher. Call 948-3909.___________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SER VICE Rcgu lar or occas ton­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Stump grinding, insured. 721-8733 or 945-4687. John Gaskill. of people in the Delton area." For nearly 20 years, St. Ambrose has op­ erated a community food pantry, Gurd said. *1 don't know what's going to happen in the future.-she added. Two teens injured in rofiover sodden*. Barry Township Police Department responded to this accident at Pifer Road, west of Cobb, which injured two people Tuesday morning. Both were taken to Pennock Hospital by Delton Ambulance. Names of the injured were not released. Tha incident remains under investigation. ■ 1 8J fl MS * St ■' iJ yfa j! jh Sky diver gets stuck in tree A parachutist became stuck in a tree Sunday afternoon after wind carried her tram her original landing spot. Tbe Ann Arbor woman, whose name was not released, wu completing her first sky diving jump at 4:35 p.m. when she became entangled in a tree in a residential area. Her intended landing spot wu the airport. Tbe tree is located on the river at 616 N. Airport Road Tbe woman wu in the top of tbe tree. 65 feet in lhe air. Tbe Hastings Fire Department used its aerial ladder track, which reaches 85 feet, to remove her from tbe tree. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Carls said the department normally does not use the truck, but in this instance it wu tbe only means available to rescue the woman. She sustained a few scratches, but was otherwise not injured, it wu her first attempt at skydiving. Youth, 16, held for eluding police HESTERLY TREE SERVICE Trimming A remov­ al, insured. Reasonable. Randaoo Heatesty, 945-2545. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Debt consolidalion•Turoed down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ to have food to band out each month. "With the help of area churches and tbe Boy Scouts, well be able to see the program through to (at least) tbe end of lhe year," she said. 'I appreciate lhe generosity Ca/L.9{l5-9554 PRINTING, GROWING COMMERCIAL SHOP IS LOOKING FOR AN EXPER­ IENCED 4 COLOR PRESS OPERATOR APPLY AT: J-AD GRAPHICS, 1952 N. BROADWAY, HASTINGS, MI 49058.__________________ lliiam The Barry County Hu­ mane Society's second annual Pet Show had to overcome problems with the rain Saturday. The first half of the show involved cats and small pets such as rabbits, ferrets, hamsters and guinea pigs The sec­ ond half was devoted to dogs. Fun competition was held in such categories as longest whiskers, shortest tai. best trick.'a face arty a mother couid love' and pet owner look-alike. Humane Society spokespersons said the turnout was larger than last year and they'd like to have the show again next year. per political subdivision (township, city, village, etc.) "depending on the situation." but that there are strings attached, including hiving a county emergency management di­ rector, an annual disaster exercise, etc. Buikema outlined some of the potential hazards that exist in the area, including the Thomapple River, which has flooded in the past; hazardous materials transported through town; and the chlorine stored at the Hastings Water Treatment Plant. He also spoke about liability on die coun­ ty’s behalf, saying that courts look at the standard of care provided io its citizens. "If somebody gets hurt, is there liability? I don’t know. It’s going to be up to courts...” in The and The Banner VENDING DRIVER $40K/Yr. Train on the job. 969-3130 Job Quest Fee.__________________ overcomes wet weather tors can enhance emergency preparedness, pursue grants, train fire departments, etc., he said. About public damage, Buikema said the state can help with relief for up to $30,000 LAUNDRY ATTENDANT: Responsible, mature person wanted for part-time work that includes Sundays. Reply to Ad *383, c/b The Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 SOCIAL WORKER Well established non-profit agency welcomes resumes from persons interested in providing Intensive-In-Home (Structural Family Therapy) on a contractu­ al basis. Must be registered with the State of Michigan as a RSW Person with MSW preferred. Salary negotiable. Send to Richard J. Sats, Family & Child­ ren’s Service, 182 W. Van Buren, Battle Creek. MI 49017. EQE/AA____________________ Pet Show for emergency situations here, he told the board that Barry County is in a major flight path for commercial air traffic and has had 16 tornadoes, 5 forest fires and several major ice storms in recent history, plus transportation accidents and severe windstorms. He also noted that Barry is within 50 miles of Palisades Nuclear Power Plant and also has an LP pipeline running through it. Full-time emergency management direc­ ¥ Even though then are A 16-year-old Nashville boy wu arrested after crashing his car into a tree while leading police officers oo a chase. The boy wu south bound on Fuller Street (M-79) about 9:30 p.m. Saturday when a Nashville police officer clocked tbe car going 10 miles an hour over the speed limit. Tbe police car turned to slop tbe car, at which time the speeding car went even faster. Nashville Police Chief Gene Koetje said the boy led police oo a chase down Fuller Street to Devine and beaded toward Thomapple Lake Road. Koetje said al times the ar wu clocked at 100 miles an hour. The driver alien. .i to turn onto Thornapple Lake Road over a set of rail road tracks, and lost control of the car. The passenger side of the car struck a tree, but no one wu injured. Tbe driver wu arrested and taken to Barry County Jail, charged with fleeing and eluding, and later wu placed into his parents' custody. Two other youths in tbe car also were turned over to their parents Nunes were not released because of the ages of those involved. many cancer organiza­ tions, there is only one American Cancer Society. Follow the sword in tbe battle against cancer. For more information call 1-800-ACS-2J45. Girl hurt after falling off truck A Hickory Comers teen was injured Tuesday when she fell out of lhe back of a pickup truck and was run over. Two teens were in the back of a pickup traveling south on Kellogg School Road near Hickory Road when the driver made a sharp turn into a corner gas station. Michigan State Police officials said the force of the turn threw the girls out of lhe back of tbe truck, and one girl, whose name was not released, had her arm run over by the truck's rear tires. The girl was taken to Borgcss Hospital in Kalamazoo, where dirt and gravel was surgically removed from her arm. She was listed in stable condition at the hospital Wednesday. AMERICAN »CANCER SOCIETY' ■ssvnn TUB TM SWM* Child hit by car released from hospital The Delton child who was struck by a car two weeks ago has been released from hospital care. Andrew Wolfe, 15 months, was routinely discharged Saturday from tbe pediatric unit of Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He had been under the hospital's care since May 28, when be was accidentally struck by a car while walking along Miller Road. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-06-22.pdf 29ff92396544730d7ae78d5b0148dca0 PDF Text Text RASTIIG'- P'JttlC UBKARY -- ........................... )llt .......................................... HASTINGS. Mi 4»09l 1S33 Campaign Committee to visit 1st Friday Rutland Township special vote set Harness racing comes to Lake O Vrr Page3 See Page 2 See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ■ —’ c-J ANNER Hastings THURSDAY. JUNE 22. 1885 VOLUME 141, NO. 18 PRICE 25' County remains opposed to Rails-to-Trails plan by Elaiue Gilbert Assistant Editor Proponents for (be Rails-to-Trails plan in the Middlev^e area had hoped the Barn County Board of Commissioners would re­ verse its stand against the trail, but a motion lo rescind opposition died for lack of support. Commissioner Robert Wenger made a motion to rescind the 1992 resolution op­ posing the trails plan, saying 'several fac­ tors have changed.” but because none of his fellow commissioners supported the motion, the board could not discuss the issue. Village Manager Ev Manshum asked county commissioners last week to rescind a 1992 resolution opposing a rails-lo-trails plan. Manshum said commissioners three years ago were opposed to the former Sugar Bush Tr«L plan primarily because they believed the county would be financially liable. "That not being the case. 1 respectfully request the commissioners to rescind that resolution "If the county rescinded the resolution now, be said it would assist the village in obtaining a grant. The proposed trails plan has strong sup­ port from the Village of Middleville and new endorsement from Thornapple Township and calls for the purchase of 4.35 linear miles of abandoned Penn Central railroad property, located south of the village, with a $30,000 Michigan Department of Natural Resources trust fund grant that the village hopes to obtain. The property then would be made into a non­ motorized recreational path for walkers, joggers, runners, bicyclists, etc "The village wants the trail in place to provide a link between the fairgrounds to the south and the Grand Rapids suburbs to the north.” according to Jason Cherry. Mid­ dleville planner. "At the same time, the village wants to provide a recreational amenity to all the communities the trail will serve. In that light. the village wants to pursue a go-slow approach that meets the needs, and addresses the objections of. the many people involved to the extent poo die." The village is not asking local govern­ ments for financial support, he said. "...All people may use the trail and the village will get an asset that will help to re­ vitalize its moribund downtown." Middleville village officials have "pledged to fence areas that may be prone to trespass, to post signs to keep people on the trail, to install fencing and gates at places where property owners have traditionally crossed over the tracks to the river, and to Install posts across the trail to allow bike, horse and foot travel, but to prevent motor vehicle use of the trail." said Cherry in letter to Thornapple Township Supervisor Donald Boysen. "The village will be providing police pro­ tection. liability insurance, and the periodic use of village employees to maintain the trail." Cherry said. "The (Thornapple Trail) Association will provide funds .nd/or mate­ rials to help develop the trail and volunteers to help keep the trail clean and neat on an ongoing basis.” On June 12, the Thornapple Township Board of Trustees voted 4-1 to rescind 1992 opposition to the rails-to-Trails project, de­ spite strong opposition from township property owners. "Only one resident of the village (of Mid­ dleville) has voiced opposition." Manshum told the county board. Under the Thoraapple Township Zoning Ordinance, a special use permit would be needed to create the trail. The Thomapple Township Planning Commission would have to approve 'he permit. . "The village is committed jo work with the property owners aloni in* corridor who have concerns anu is wilhn^io do anything reasonable to protect these owners and then property short of not putting the trail through." Cherry said. "The village of Mid­ dleville and the Thoraapple Trail Associa­ tion have consistently emphasized that trail development can only take place by negoti­ ating with the adjacent property owners." Cherry said. Roger Sabine, a landscape architect who is assistant director of planning for Kent County Parks and Roads, told the County Board that one of the most popular parks in Kent County is Kent Trails. The concept started in the mid-1980s and has been operating for three years. "It has exceeded anything we've ever dreamed in terms of who uses it...We see seniors walking, families riding their bikes...." be said. Kent Trails is supported 100 percent by the units that are involved in if There is no charge to the users, he said. Sabine said the response to adjacent landowners' needs has gone "'.airly well." "We go through in 15 miles of trail as many land uses as any trail in the country can go through. We go through backyards and residential areas . .adjacent to a concrete crushing plant..." and other busi- Sce RAILS-TO-TRAILS. cont. page 3 Scenes like this one. of Tim Eggleston roping a calf, won’t be seen at the Barry County Fair this year. Instead, a professional rodeo will be held during fair week. Meanwhie. the 444 Rodeo wil take place July 1 and 2 in Praarievtte. 4-H Rodeo won’t be at the County Fair by Cl»dy j. Smith Stqff Writer it the 4-H Rodeo is on your agenda for fair week, you'd better change your plans. The event will not be a pan of the Barry County fair activities this year. Instead it Will be held at PrMrieviMe Fair Board members say the cost for the rodeo is expensive, forcing them (the board members) to look at other options for entertainment during fair week. However, the board has arranged for a professional rodeo on the grandstand this year. Members said that having the 4-H rodeo the same time as the professional rodeo could be m conflict. The 4-H Rodeo originally was one of several grandstand shows during fair week. It was later moved to the arena behind the horse bams at the fairgrounds to allow for "paying customers" at the grandstand, according to Fair Board members. "The 4-H Rodeo is a great event for kids. Moms, dads and grandparents all came io watch. However, those people are not part of the paying grandstand crowd." said Don Guekes, president of the Fair Board. Guekes added. "It wasn't feasible to charge them admission." Fair Board members said that because parents were needed to truck animals in for the 4-H Rodeo, free passes were issued. These members commented that a great share of the crowd that attended the event were faraiiy members, and therefore were not paying to be there According to 4-H Rodeo families, however, the board did not account for aD of the variables when looking at costs, including entry fees paid by the 4-H participants, which were approximately $10 per event "These same people who got passes for the rodeo were paying for concessions and rides while at the fair." said one parent, who asked not io be named. "Was that considered in the equation?" Some also claim that the Fair Board is biased against rodeo activities and 4-H in general. Another parent asked. "The 4-H Rodeo was the first to go. what's next?" Many of these adults are leaders involved in other livestock projects at the fair and fear that other projects soon may be eliminated, too. Guekes said the board made the decision more than six months ago to eliminate the 4-H Rodeo and put a professional rodeo on the grandstand for the 1995 fair. "The professional rodeos are very popular right now, this should bring in a good crowd," said Guekes. He also commented that be fel: people See RODEO, continued on page 2 Mildred Smith leaves legacy of public service a Tydra Pwi »Aei the ride A "Pm" aovice demoasntaoa atoo wiH take The Yankee Springs chapter also has helped the American Diabetes Associatkm with as ’ Tour de Care" tad«or mon iafbraation. Johaaoa at 945-3908 call Dick Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 J Ad Graphics News Service "The ultimate volunteer" might best de­ scribe the life of Mildred Smith, a lady who did just about did it all. Mrs. Smith, who died Monday at her home in Hastings, leaves behind a lengthy history of public service. She was 88. She is perhaps best known as a member of the Hastings Board of Education for 19 years, many of them as president. Or per­ haps she is remembered best for her strong reputation in athletic and outdoor activities in an era when ladies didn't have very many opportunities in those areas. One could make a case that she is best remembered as the creator of many chocolate layered cakes at her husband s restaurant downtown, the Coffee Shop. But others will say her greatest contributions were as chairwoman of the lo­ cal Red Cross or as a volunteer guardian of countless mentally impaired people. Regardless, few will argue with the state­ ment that Mildred Smith made a difference in community life. She was bom on Nov 9. 1906. in Rutland Township, the daughter of Morns and Grace Calkins. She was only 15 when she gradu­ ated from Hastings High School in 1922 and while in high school she worked extensively in the office. The young Mildred Calkins graduated from Olivet College in 1928 and taught business courses at Dowagiac schools fix a year Mildred Smith She then married Homer Smith and they settled in Hastings, where her only child. Dorolha. was born, In the 1930s. Mrs. Smith worked as deputy clerk for Barry County and was a registrar for Probate Court for 10 years. Meanwhile. Homer opened The Coffee Shop in downtown Hastings in 1933, and had a new structure built at that site (next to what is now Miller Real Estate) in 1940. She served on the Library Board and was chairwoman of the Barry County chapter of the Red Cross She served as local chair­ woman of Home Service during World War n. It was in 1947 that she was first elected to the school board. She served continuously until 1966, often as president, and oversaw the completion of Northeastern and South­ eastern clcmentaries and the annex al Cen­ tral Elementary. Also during that time, she was a member of the board for the Michigan School Board Association for 10 years. But she wasn't through with public service. She became involved as a volunteer guardian for the mentally impaired in the mid-1960s, serving as many as 50 al one time and she even was taking of three at the time of her death. She also took a seat on the Hastings Board of Review in the late 1960s and served until the early 1970s. Active in the Hastings Presbyterian Church, she was president and treasurer of the Women's Association. But the legend doesn't stop there. A crack golfer, she won many women s ti­ tles al the Hastings Country Club and fired a hole in one on July 27. 1961. She also rolled a perfect spare game in 1967 at Hastings Bowl. She enjoyed hunting, and became part of a "legend" in a northern Michigan community when a friend, Lucille Willits, used her gun to kill a bear. Another activity she enjoyed was hunting for mushrooms every spring. She canned them, and her daughter. Dorolha Cooper, said they were still being eaten earlier this year. Of course, such a career is full of awards. They include: • The "First I^dy" Award, given by thenGov. James Blanchard's wife, Paula, on Nov. 9. 1987. She was one of 150 women given the honor in celebration of Michigan's sesquicentennial. • The Olivet College Distinguished Alumni Award, May 7,1988. • The Barry County Liberty Bel! Award for distinguished public service on May 7, 1986. • The Rotary Red Rose Award on Feb. 20. 1958. She also was presented the first Rotary Ann pin. • The Alumnus of the Year for Hastings High School, June 17,1965. • The Woman of the Year" honor from the local chapter of the Business and Profes­ sional Women, Oct. 14.1965. • Michigan Association of School Boards Distinguished Service Award. Nov. 10, 1966. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 22, 1995 Campaign Committee to speak at 1st Friday Historic holiday ornament offered by Chamber A bright red Christmas tree ornament de­ picting the historic Central Elementary School is a new limited edition keepsake be­ ing offered by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce's Retail Committee. The ornament is the second in a series or ornaments the Chamber Committee is sell­ ing. The first, issued in 1994. features the historic Barry County Courthouse. Scott Ommcn. advertising representative for J-Ad Graphics, is the artist of the line drawings on both ornaments. Ommcn. a member of the Chamber s Retail Commit­ tee. volunteered his artistic talents for both projects. For the 1995 ornament of Central School, the Chamber s Retail Committee is plan­ ning to give 50 cents from each ornament sold to the continued restoration of Central Auditorium. The funds Central receives News Briefs Art in the Park, Lake 0 Fair slated The Lake Odessa Fair will get under way Thursday afternoon. July 29. and the 61st annual parade will start at 10 a.m. Friday. June 30. The annual Art in the Park, which is expected to have at least 175 exhibitors, will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. July 1. Anyone interested in adding a float to the parade may call Janet Thomas, parade chairwoman, at 374-8501. There is no registration fee. but registration is requested before June 25. Radio hams to meet at Charlton Park The Barry County amateur radio ser­ vice group will have a •field day” train­ ing session al 9 a.m. Saturday at Chartton Park. The radio hams will practice setting up stations to make networks for emergen cies and to let the public see how it works. The public is invited to visit and send a free 25-word or less message to anyone m the U.S. The event will last from Saturday mor­ ning lo Sunday afternoon. For more information, call Charlton frrt at 945-3775. Arts Alive set for July 14-15 The Arts Alive celebration will take place Friday and Saturday. July 14 and 15, at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings The event in the past few years had been held in conjunction with the Sum­ merfest. but this year will take place on its own Included in the entertainment offerings will be the Recyclettes. Jive al Five. Fontana, the Hastings City Band. Live to Tell and Les Jazz. Also featured will be an art exhibit from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. July 15. children's activities and a pig roast. The City Band will perform on Friday evening. The other entertainment offer­ ings will be from 1:45 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Students who have won scholarships from the Tbornapple Arts Council also will perform. The Arts Council also will have a drawing for a three-day cruise, a crystal decanter and glass set and a 25-inch col­ or television. Proceeds will go to the Arts Council’s scholarship fund. Artists interested in showing original work should call Rose Heaton at (517) 852-1956 There is a $30 fee. Dulcimer festival will be June 23-25 The Southern Michigan Dulcimer Festival will be held June 23-25 at the Barry Expo Center in M-37 between Hastings and Middleville. Wayne Guiles, president of the festival, said more than 25 exhibitors and 100 workshops, covering all string instruments, are planned The festival will begin at 5 p.m. Fri­ day. Close-up concerts are scheduled for between 6:30 and 9 p.m. and a square dance is scheduled for 8 p.m Workshops Saturday from 9 a.m. lo 6 p.m. will focus on hammer and moun­ tain dulcimers, dancing, singing, fiddle, bass, tin whistle, guitar, auto harp and acoustical instruments There also will be open stage time for adults and youngsters under the age of 17. Concerts then will run until II p.m Sunday 's events will include a gospel sing al 9.30 a.m.. workshops and a Cost for the weekend is $25. A Friday pass is $10. Saturday is $15 and Sunday $5. Children will be admitted free. For more information, call Guiles at 887-9436 or the Expo Center al 945 2224 from sales will be used towards improved lighting and sound systems. The remaining proceeds will go to the Chamber's Light-a-Light Christmas cam­ paign to decorate the downtown area for the holiday season. If there is sufficient revenue. Ommen said some of the proceeds might be used to add to the Downtown Development Authority's banners that are displayed down­ town and for other beautification projects. Retail Committee chairperson is Deb But­ ton. The Central School ornaments are avail­ able at the Chamber office for $10 each and will be sold at such community events as Summerfest and the upcoming Sidewalk Sales. There are 528 Central School orna­ ments on hand. The few remaining court­ house ornaments will be sold for $5 each. Hospice to offer grief recovery Barry Community Hospice will offer a five-week grief recovery class beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday. July 11, at its office al 30IV4 S. Michigan, Hastings. A second class will be held in the Delton area starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Aug 22 The sessions will combine learning about the grief process with a chance to talk with others who have lost loved ones. For more information or to register, call the Hospice office at 945-8452 City Band concert series to continue The Hastings City Band had fat second concert of this summer’s season Wednesday evening at Fish Hatchery Park and will continue Wednesday. June 28; Wednesday. July 12; Friday. July 14; and Wednesday. July 19. Director is Joseph LaJoye. Those planning io attend are encourag­ ed lo bring along lawn chairs and blankets 4-H Rodeo slated in Prairieville The Berry County 4-H Rodeo Club will be how (or lhe Region 1 rodeo for 16 ' oounkex Satruduy and^unduy. July.I ■nd 2 M lhe Prairieville Farm Dayi Sum­ mer Shews. A There will be no 4-H rodeo al the Barry County Fair this year and this event u being planned lo take iu place. About JOO youths from all over Weal Michigan will perform in bull ndmg. saddle brane riding, goat tying, barrel racing and break-away roping. The performances will sun at 10 a m and 3 p.m Saturday. July I. and al 3 p.m. Sunday. July 2. Coal is $4 for adults and youths. Children 5 and under are free. . ‘Faith County' set by Village Players The Middleville Village Players will present '’Faith County” at 8 p.m. tonight. Friday and Saturday at the Thor­ napple Kellogg High School auditorium. Tickets are $4 and will be available at the Community Education Center from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and at the box office, which will open at 6:45 each night of the performance. Dulcimer music set at Showcase An evening of dulcimer music featur­ ing Stan Pierce and friends will be held at the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings. Pierce, an active member of the Thornapplc Valley Dulcimer Society, has released one album. A spcial invitation is being made to dulcimer players who plan to attend this weekend's dulcimer festival al the Barry Expo Center Seating at the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis. Veterans' salute planned for 4th The Fourth of July Veterans Associa­ tion plans to have “A Salute to Veterans" in conjunction with Charlton Park's Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration next month. All veterans are invited to join the festivities, which will include a barbecued chicken picnic, a flag-raising ceremony, remarks by Slate Rep Terry Geiger, games and contests. All Barry County residents can get in­ to Charlton Park free that day. Serving of the chicken will begin at noon. Cost is $1 for veterans and their families. 52 for non-veterans and children under 12 can eat free. For more information, call Charlton Park at 945-3775. the Lawrence J Bauer American Legion Post al 945-4973. Veterans Affairs Office at 948-4881 or Jack and Commie Keeler al 623-2795. Scoff Ommen, a member of the Hastings Chamber's Retai Committee, shows one of the Central School Christmas ornaments. Ommen did the line drawing of the school for the project. RODEO continued... would willingly pay ticket price, for this type of event, and the fair would profit. The Fair Board must make decisions about entertainment and other events many months prior to fair week, and according to board members it is very difficult to come up with shows that will draw a crowd, but at the same time are not costly. Guekes said the Fair Board also makes the facilities al the fairgrounds available lo 4-H groups at reduced rates throughout the year, and had offered an alternative weekend (outside of fair week) to the rodeo group for their event. Parents, however, did not agree with that option. "Our kids work hard on their projects all year." said one angry mother. "The fair is their chance to perform for .heir peer," The parents of rodeo club members say they want their children's projects 'displayed* just like others u the fair (livestock and noo-Uvestock as well). They also are upset over the board's policy of a reduced rate for 4-H. rattier than no cost. "Why should our families pay any rent for the use of those buildings?* asked one parent. *We all helped to pay for those buildings with our donations to the fair for many yean.' Prior to the comple.ioo of the new fairgrounds on M-37 nonb of Hastings, the Barry County fairgrounds were located in what now is the K mart plaza. 4-H families years to erect several of raised fundi, site. the on the new site. pfopeny of the fair and not however. 4-H. Will (hi .y affect other activities during fob week this year? Some rodeo parents fear that other project areas may suffer. They claim that some sponsors of rodeo events have discussed "boycotting" this decision by "non-support" of fair activities this year, including the annual livestock sale The success of that sale relies on local sponsors, including merchants, businesses and organizations. Could any of this been avoided? According lo 4-H Rodeo members, the Fair Board has been “wishy washy" for a long time about their event. They commented that they understand the board's financial concerns, but the board had not previously contacted them about costs or asked for their input. "The Rodeo Club dona ex' 31,200 in the last year to help cover । osts." said Doug Kcast. a parent of a 4-H ’rodeo member. "Il costs several thousand dollars however, for stock and a contractor for Hus event." The 4­ H Rodeo Club now has scheduled their event prior to the fair. The group will be host for the Region 1 Rodeo the first weekend In July. The rwo-day event will be held .1 Prairieville hi conjunction with Prairieville Farm Days Summer Shows. "The decision to move the rodeo to Prairieville was a club decision." said Keast. "They have a great facility and we arc hopin. for a successful event. There are a lol of other activities at the same lime, we are hoping for a large crowd." "We have a great weekend planned." said Chip Lake, a rodeo contestant. "There are already a lot of entries * The next First Friday forum at noon July 7 will feature a visit from the Campaign Committee and spokesman Robert Dwyer, who promises to talk about several local and state issues. The appearance of Dwyer, former chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party, is not connected with the party, said James Pino, organizer of the First IViday series. Dwyer said he will talk about some concerns of the committee, a government watchdog group formed in 1992 to support progressive candidates and issues. It assisted several candidates in 1992 and led an unsuccessful attempt to place the question of the new Courts & Law Building on the ballot. "Citizens have told us for years that they do not vote because they don't get enough information." Dwyer said. "There arc a l<M of other reasons why fewer than half the eligible voters turn out and that is one of the important ones. The truth is. too few people know what the truth is. And getting full information before the public is extremely difficult." Dwyer said that for example, some incumbent office holders, particularly state lawmakers, issue ghost written columns that claim to be the legislator's deeply held personal beliefs. He then noted that Senate Majority Leader Richard Posthumus (RAlto) had a column in one area weekly newspaper about his opposition to prison inmates earning college credits while incarcerated. Shortly afterward, an identical column. "Joanne's Journal" by State Senator Joanne Emmons (R-Big Rapids) appeared in another publication. "The tragedy is less that they do it than it is that the political process is so cheapened by what they are willing to do," Dwyer said. "The Campaign Committee is going to step up the process of monitoring they difference between what they say and what is true.' The committee also has challenged the appointment of Ted McKelvey to the Barry County Road Commission, contending that it was done illegally. "We will continue to present an alternative view of just what the priorities of county and local government should be and will have some specific comments on them." Dwyer now is chairman of the Zoning Bowd of Appeals for the Village of Nashville He has been active in statewide politic, fortnore than 40 years and has been a Democratic Party candidate for Barry Crxmiy Register ot Deeds and Barry County Commissioner. ?" He and his wife. Carol, a Hastings attorney, live in Nashville with their daughter. Maeve. "We will continue to present an alternative view of just what the priorities of County and local government should be and will have some specific comments on them." -Bob Dwyer The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Commitlee. is held at noou on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Halt, corner of Green and te (Tenon streets in Hastings. Those planning lo attend may bring their own lunches, or some sandwiches will be available for purchase al the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by lhe Democrats. Administrator gets “grilled” Wedding bells rang last weekend lot Barry County Administrator Michael C. Brown (pictured at right) and wife Jackie, who were married Saturday in Rochester Hills. Before departing from last week's County Board meeting. Commissioner Sandy James (left) and County Board Chairman Jim Bailey presented Brown with a grill as a wedding gift from the entire County Board and secretary Ellie Pierce who chipped in together for the gift Lakewood’s bond vote is Sept. 23 by Ketoea J. Hnbeefcer Staff Water The Lakewood school board IM week sei Saturday, Sept. 23. as the dale for a bond/millage election. A Saturday was selected in an attempt to allow more people to get to the polls. The school board's plans have changed since the last lime citizens were asked lo vote on the issue of constructing and Im­ proving 1 Jkewood school buildings In pre vious elections, lhe main component of the building proposal has been a new middle school Plans now call for a new high school instead and include renovations lo existing buildings for middle and elementary school students The existing high school then would be­ come a middle school building. Since the last failed bond request, the school district has held nine public meetings, trying lo find out what Lakewod citizens want to do lo improve lhe buildings. "People said. Give us a chance io vole on a high school. " said assistant Super­ intendent Jerry Southgate. The board and school administrators are hoping that this shift in plans will help change the outcome of September's election, but they realize the difficulty of the task in front of them. "Wben you have bond issues that have failed as many times as our* have." said Southgate, "it's hard to tell what will hap­ pen." Southgate went on to say the previous elections could have failed for any number of reasons, and that just because current plan* call for a new high school instead of a middle school. it still remains unknown how voters will respond. Nevertheless, the district remains hopeful. The success of last week's election calling for a renewal of current mills on non-home stead property and an additional three mills for technology, can’t help but encourage them. Of that success. Southgate said. "All I can say is that I hope it's a sign of things to come." The entire package is expected to cost $31,850,000. Some highlights: • Building new 158.000-square-foo< high school. 600-scat auditorium and soccer field and track mc projected to cost a little more than $20.6 million. • Converting the existing high school into 9 a middle school for grades five through eight Projected cost: nearly $2.35 million. • Constructing a new classroom building for all grades at Clarksville, totalling 14.100 square feci of new construction and 500 square feet of renovation. This includes de­ molition of the old school building. Cott: nearly 52 million. • Building an addition al West Elementary to house the fourth grade and replace jiortable classrooms. 26.025 square feet of new construction and 1,000 square feel of renovation. Cost: About $3.5 million. • Building additional classrooms and a cafeteria at Sunfield Elementary, with gym­ nasium remaining, with 9.284 feel of new construction and 6.500 feet of renovation. Cost: Nearly $1.9 million. • Renovating and new construction at the current junior high building in Woodland, with 3.060 square feet of new construction and 6.000 square feel of renovation. Cost: A little more than $1 million. Added costs will include hookups to dty water and sewer system ($1.1 million) and additional playground equipment ($197,884). The $31.85 million project would translate into 8.6 mills. > J �The H&stings Banner — Thursday, June 22. 1995 — Page 3 BFI says let local officials decide on issue of exporting solid waste by Elaiae Gilbert Assistant Editor A representative for Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI) Waste Systems has urged the Barry County Board of Commissioners to let local governments decide if they will allow solid waste lo be taken out of the county. Sharon Gillette, municipal consultant for BFI. read a letter to commissioners during public comment time at last week's meeting. Gillette wants the County Board to endorse BFl's proposed amendment to Barry's solid waste management plan so the issue can be sent to all townships, villages and other governmental units in the county. BFI wants to amend the plan to allow it to compete for lhe right to take up to 100 percent of Barry's solid waste out of the county. Barry County's plan now does not permit solid waste to be exported except in an emergency circumstance and then only to Kent County, according to V. Harry Adrounic. chairman of Barry's Solid Waste Planning Committee. The county's Solid Waste Planning Committee May 19 voted to recommend to the County Board that the proposed BFI amendment be disapproved at this time. The committee favored rejection, saying "some of the counties mentioned in the proposal do not have any landfills or anticipate having any; that there is no provision for import from the mentioned counties to Barry County with a volume restriction or cap per year, and that the oversight committee has recommended that a qualified consultant or consulting organization be employed to review the present management plan with the idea of bow it needs to be amended under present Act 641 a** amended regulations." Adrounie said in a letter io the County Board. The Solid Waste Hanning Committee has formed a four-person subcommittee to begin work on changing the county's plan to govern solid waste. The county's current solid waste plan is out of date. Another proposed amendment to allow Hastings Sanitary Service to bring solid waste from 12 counties into Barry was turned down by lhe County Board last year and by the members of lhe 1995-96 board. Wilt- the BFI proposal. Committee members generally agree that since Hastings Sanitary Service, owned by Detroit-based City Management Inc., cannot import solid waste from other counties into Barry. BFI. headquartered in Houston. Texas, should not be given permission to export solid waste wiutout restrictions. The solid waste industry in Barry County should have a level playing field. the committee believes. Gillette reminded commissioners that the Solid Waste Planning Committee acts only m an advisory capacity to the County Board "The Board of Commissioners has the final say as to where this proposed amendment goes from this point in time, she said. "The exportation of solid waste provides the residents of Barry County with optional benefits that they don't presently have." Gillette said. "Let the residents of the county decide if they want to be limited to one (landfill) site only, or if they want a competitive, environmentally sound disposal alternative." She noted that a total of five people attended two public hearings on exporting solid waste out of the county. There was strong public reaction with capacity crowds against the City National BPA contest winners recognized by Hastings Board of Education Four students from the Business Professionals of America class at Hastings High were recognized with a certificate of commendation at the recent board meeting. The four. Kevin Hubert. Michelle Lancaster. Justin Reid and Tony Norris earned the right to go to the state competition, placed first there, and in the national competition won seventh place in the nation with a multi-media presentation. Reid also earned a first place at the national BPA contest Pictured here are (left to right) Michelle Lancaster, business education teacher Mary Dawson. Justin Reid and Tony Norris. Hubert was not available for the photo. Special vote is June 27 in Rutland Twp. Management proposal to bring in waste from 12 surrounding counties into Barry. Rutland Charter Township will have a special millage election on Tuesday. June 27. "The millage proposals are all renewals for fire, library and operational." said Supervisor Robert Edwards al a Township Board meet­ ing last week. "If you hear anyone saying we re asking for more money, we re not." he added. "We're just asking for what we've always had. I know with all the millage requests, people say they don't want any more, but we re nor asking for more — just an extension of what we have." On lhe ballot are requests for 0.3 mill for library services. 1.5 mills for Ore protection and one mill for general operalions, all for 'even years. Hastings Jaycees install new officers for 1995-96 The Hastings Jaycees have a new slate of officers for the 1995-96 year after a May installation ceremony. Janie Conner was named president, and she swore in the new board. They are: Cqllccn Moore-membership development vice president, with director Jeff Sinclair. Susanne Parker-community development vice president, with directors Mart Hopkins ax! Stacey Pierce Sue Cheeseman-management development vice president, with director Kelli Vaal. Michelle Sackrider-individual development vice president with director Vai McIntyre and Lyndon Sackrider. Also installed were Dawn Harding as treasurer. Cathy Hewitt as acting secretary; Glen Cuddahee. stale director, and Ctrl Eberhart, chaplain Receiving Key Member awarils were Dawn Harding for her support of the community. Made lent Ellsworth, showing her support in both the membership and individual, and Trevcr Van Houten showing much enthusiasm along with support of the management an a. Cathy Cuddahee and her committee member. Nikki Van Houten, received an award for "Committee of the Year" with GMM Childcare, which gives love and support to all of our Junior Jaycees. Rod Hook received the Max Myers Memorial Award for outstanding first year Jaycee member. That award is given in honor of the Hastings Jaycees 18th president. Coiieen Moore was named "Jaycee of the Year" for all her devotion and dedication to the beliefs of the group. Madelene Ellsworth, chairperson of the "Speak Up Project." also recognized many members for their growth in lhe Speak Up process. She also offered Jaycee members the opportunity to thank individuals who have helped them throughout their lives with "You Are My Hero" awards. Special guests for the evening were Steve and Sharon Jacobs from J-Ad Graphics. Sherry Hill, assistant manager of Kmart; Kellie Vaal, assistant manager of Kmart and Jaycee Carleen Hook for BJ Hydraulics. These businesses were honored with the "Hastings Jaycee Gold Award" for their outstanding support and dedication of the organization. Past Presidents Aaron Sherk. Steve Jacobs, Paul Ballinger. Bonnie Bellinger. Mark Hewitt and Cathy Cuddahee were very pleased will) the strength and dedication the organization holds for young people. The Jaycees are a leadership training organization for people between the ages of 21-39. They hold their meetings the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Hastings. For more information, call 945-9515. Green-Heath traffic light set on red for now by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A long sought traffic light u the intersection of Green Street and Head: Rosd west of Hastings seemed to be getting closer io reality for the Rutland Charter Township Bored. but financial problems may derail the project before it starts A letter from the Michigan Department of Transportation said because lhe intersection meets the criteria necessary for a light and with the availability of federal funds, the will "offer to pay the $3,000 for lhe road, but installing and maintaining a traffic light is their responsibility. They should share the cost in this." Edwards said be had talked to state representatives, asking them to find out would happen to the light project if there was no involvement by lhe county Edwards said that the intersection has a history of accidents, some fatal, and every agency in tne county has worked to get that officials Trustee Jerry Bradley asked that a letter of protest from the board be sent to the Road light. Barry County Commissioner Sandy James was m the audience, and when asked, said she would be happy to work with Edwards and Kineman to try to solve lhe problem Ironically. James was a trustee on the Rutland board several years ago when the effort to get a traffic light was first initiated. Bradley said since the board had received the letter from lhe slate highway department saying lhe light was justified and necessary, the next step may be petitioning the state. Edwards said the amount of money needed would be a tiny pan of the budget of the Road Commission, and $500 a year is a very small price to pay for lives saved. . In other business last week. lhe board: • Asked for final approvals from the agencies involved with the expansion of Pine Haven Estates Plat before giving final approval of the plans Ronald Van Singel. representing Nederveld Associates. Inc has only preliminary approvals from the health department, drain commission, road commission and Michigan Department of Commission He saxl the letter should say the township Natural Resources • Will have the township attorney wnie a light could be installed The stale is asking the Barry County Road Commission to put up SI.500 for its share of the installation and to assume $500 a year in maintenance. A letter from the Engineer/Manager of the Commission. Jack Kineman. said lhe county can't afford it. and suggested that the township pay those costs. Additionally, with left turn lanes io be put into both roads, the Road Commission is asking the township to pay $3,000 toward that work. Officials worried that taking the step of paying for the installation and upkeep would set a precedent since that is something the township has never done. Supervisor Bob Edwards pointed out that lights on slate trunklines, such as the one on the M-37/M-43 intersection, are the respons’bility of lhe state, and lights in the City of Hastings arc arranged by city Rails-to-Trails continued from page 1 nesses...three farms." Trail users have to yield to farm equipment. "Kern Trails has been a real positive expe­ rience for Kent County." Sabine said. "We were one of the first. A lot of lhe issues are the same. We entered into it basically with blind faith. We didn't have all the questions answered. We worked at it as we went" He said state law provides a ways to en­ force keeping motorized vehicles off a non­ motorized trail; such vehicles can be confis­ cated and sold if used on the trail and the lo­ cal units of government would get to keep Lhe money. Northeastern elementary students enjoy special field trip Each student in Larry licco and Susan Allen's classes at Northeastern Elementary in Hastings had the opportunity to ride and get to know a horse for more than an hour on a unique field trip recetly. The trip, a reward for students for strong effort all year, was provided by the teachers. Shown riding mighty steeds at the Flying Horshoe Ranch are (front to back) Jason Fisher. Tina Main and Tasha Woodmansee. tetter informing a Middleville Road resident where he is in violation of lhe trash ordinance of lhe township. The man's neighbors asked the township for help la encouraging him lo clean up his property • Advised lownship residents who are bothered by excessively loud music and vehicles lo get together and get up a petition for disturbing the peace to give to the police, or to file a disturbing the peace complaint Edwards said the township does not have a noise ordinance, but lhe law on disturbing the peace handles the situation. • Agreed lo take bids on a scaled down version for the expansion of lhe township hall. Earlier eslimates were "astronomical." Edwards said, so he would like to get an idea of how much the "mere necessities" and complying with lhe Americans with Disabilities Act would cost. "We have some money and a building fund, so I don't think it would cost any more tax money." he said There is an urgent need for bathroom repairs and to provide safe storage for township recortK he added. • Accepted, with regret. Linda Bedford's resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and will name a replacement. • Received for a first reading zoning amendments lo the township code. They will be published, with the board expected to take action at the next monthly meeting. They also learned that a public hearing was set for June 20 for the public to comment on a proposed new master plan. The master plan is not an ordinance, but a guide to future development tn lhe township. • Agreed to pay $19,701 to the Barry County Road Commission as lhe first of three installments for repair work on Woodfuff Road, and to pay $10,510 for gravel on various roads in the township. I f NEWS' of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 \_ _______ / Congratulations * to Linda Belson accountant/advertising department on completion of 20 years of dedicated service at J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Your tireless efforts and exceptional talents are greatly appreciated by management and co-workers. We look forward to many more years of this most �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Th^'Sday. June 22, 1995 Letters Help is available for “tremors” 7b The Editor: This letter is for those experiencing ner­ vousness to the extent it seriously affects liv­ ing a well balanced, normal life. Psychiatry in this instance is not the answer. One becomes self-conscious, withdrawn socially, told to "snap out of it** by those unable to understand the problem You’re told you're odd, different. Doctors visited would remark, after a thorough physical exam that there was nothing wrong. Only in recent yean the uncontrolable ner­ vousness been studied. The nervousness is now named "tremors.” The tremors are inherited. I'm one of those who from childhood on has had tremors, shaking of hands, head and body. Stress, pressure and emotional ex­ perience cause the tremors to worsen At my age 1 no longer desire what I d have given a great deal for in a cure when young and life had much to offer My one daughter began having hand tremors and neck ipaanu A specialist at Another millage election has come, and gone, and 1 am outraged by the results. Yet again the Hastings community has pro­ ven that they do not want to support their schools, by defeating all three millages. 1 would like to ask the citizens who voted "no,” if they have visited our schools lately? Have they seen the crowded classrooms? Have they seen the lack of computers, needed in this day and age to properly educate our children for the outside world9 Last of all. have they seen the estimated growth predic­ tions for the Hastings school district? I have a daughter who attends Central Elementary School, so I have seen ail of this, phis much more. She was lucky this past year, and had a computer in her classroom. Not all Johns Hopkins Hospitalin Baltimore. Md.. treated her medically. Treatment resulted in no more tremors, but lhe neck spasms return­ ed. She goes back soon for further treatment. I write this letter for one reason only. 1 know exactly sshal you are going through as to tremors. There is a possible cure lor overcoming your tremors, and help for your neck spasms (dystomia) if you sutler from spasms You can be helped Don't give up hope! Write lo International Tremor Foundation. 833 W. Washington Blvd.. Chicago. III.. 60607 Ask for a packet on tremors and for an area near you for treatment. If you can afford it, send S25. much needed for further study on tremors. Should you know a young person in much need of help with tremors or an adult, please, for their benefit give them this letter lo read and address lo write lo. They will appreciate knowing they can be helped and possibly cured. Justine McLean Hastings classrooms are so lucky. How man) children will be in her class this next school year? Will there be so many that her education may be harmed because she cannot get help when she needs it because too many other children also need that help? You say you are sick to death of taxes? Well, so a>n I. but why should we make our children's education suffer? Are we so greedy that we will tell our children that their educa­ tions do not maner. that we do not care enough to give them a quality education, that the almighty dollar means so much more than they do? Well, that is what defeating these millages has done. Shame on you! Christina Mitchell Hastings Midwife service should be recognized 7b The Editor: As a former employee of Pennock Hospital and a lifelong resident of Hastings. 1 applaud the growth of Pennock Hospital The addition of new services, expansion and renovation of the hospital makes Pennock a truly progressive and personal community hospital. However. 1 was personally disappointed to find no mention made of the addition of nurse midwifery services to the community. I have been employed with Thomapple Valley Family Physicians for nearly one year, returning lo my home community lo provide needed services after completing my training and education as an advanced practice nursing professional. I have provided prenatal care, well child rare, and acute illness care in my office 1 Thanks to all the people who voted for more rooms at my school. Why did some people vote no! Dim't they care about us kids? Jacqui Northrop 6H years old Southeastern School have helped 15 women experience a fulfilling birth in the Family Birthing Center al Pennock since March My patients have used lhe laboratory and radiology services al Pennock, and I have made referrals to several physicians on staff at Pennock through my sponsoring physician. Dr. Diane Ebeugh It is my belief, as well as the heartfelt ex­ pressions of my patients, my office staff and the nursing staff of the Family Birthing Center, that my services, expertise and per­ sonal care are a welcome and needed addition to the medical services and options available to the community. Vickie Landes Certified Nurse Midwife Hastings "W'tfte 'ZCd ftedette'i... 1 he Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the • point • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are Kbeous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 In some way. 1 felt the need to explain lhe enclosed letter that was written by my daughter, though what she wrote is straight from the heart. She was not told what to say. nor were any ideas planted in her head The morning after I went to vote. Jacqui came down from just waking up and asked. "Mom, am 1 going to get nx»re rooms at my school?" I had already heard the news and to say the least 1 was devastated I told her I was afraid not and she wanted to know why Well. I was still trying to figure that out myself, so I simply told her that more people had voted "no" than people who voted "yes". Figuring 1 could make this a learning experience 1 explained how voting is like a secret and no one knows who votes "yes" or who votes "no.” Her next idea was to hang a thank you card up at Felpausch. 1 wasn’t sure that we could do that, so 1 told her there was one place I knew of that she could thank the people of Hastings who voted "yes" and that was in the editorial section of the Banner. She wrote her letter by herself with the ex­ ception of help on some of the spelling. I was a little worried when she related her thoughts about the people who voted "no” meant that thc> didn't care about the kids. Even though I was feeling the same way. I explained that voting wasn't about caring, it was mostly about money and other things she wouldn't understand until she was older. Barry County 4-H Rodeo set 7b The Editor: l*m writing a letter to invite all past and pre­ sent 4-H’ers to the Barry County Rodeo This year our rodeo will not be held during the Barry County Fair due to a coni.id with a pro rodeo event. Our 4 H Rodeo will be held on July I and 2 at Prairieville. The rodeo team has worked many hours to be prepared for this rodeo season. Our 4 H ers are saddened that they will not be able to participate at the Barry County Fair this yt x. Please show your support by attending out rodeo. I thank the many sponsors that have sup­ ported our rodeo team through the yean. 1 also thank our leaden and parents for all the support they have given to our 4-H'en All their tune and efforts has helped to make the Barry County Rodeo team one of the best rodeo teams in the slate. P Sue Haskin Parent. Barry County Rodeo Team Hastings To the schools: “no” means “no” 7b The Editor: Tell me please... "what pan of 'no’ is it that Hastings schools can’t understand?" Stop bringing this up every election. “No" means "No" in my book. Mr. and Mn. A.R. Williams Hastings Flag bearers were insensitive 7b The Editor. I agree completely with the feelings ex­ pressed by j. Mannon of Allegan (Hastings Banner. June 8) concerning the rude and in­ sensitive behavior of the two flag bearers at the memorial services ir Nashville honoring our fallen veterans. Not only was it disruptive to the people gathered there, but it al x> showed no regard for the members of the Nashville V.F W Post and for others of the auxiliary. I also feel these two auxiliary members ’ should be banned from further activities. E.J. Irwin Hastings HastngsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubiehed by. Haarihgs Banner, Me. A DMann al J-Ad Graphics Inc 18S2N froedwey HoatopA Ml 400540002 (616) 645-8664 •NEWSROOM • OoMdT.^tfig (EOtor) Elaine Gibed (Aaaeavtf Eddor) Karen Mfcx* Barbara Gai Jean GaMup Cindy Smrth Sharon Miler TX. 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I hope it's as soon as they can. and 1 hope they don't ever give up. We needed this and we needed it now. I can't understand how anyone could possibly go into one of our schools and think we don’t. Did anyone else ntMice how every other school district in Barry County that had pro­ posals on the ballet passed them? School Board President Mark Feldpausch asked the people to compare the cost of the renovations with the cost of cable TV. 1 would like to go one further and say I think it slinks when people will spend more money on a pack of cigarettes in one day then they are willing to spend on our children in one week. The people of Hastings should be ashamed of themselves They are still making me wonder why we deserve to be called "One of the best hundred towns in America." Cheryl Northrup Hastings Story about state aid had some errors 7b The Editor In an article that appeared in the Hastings Banner ("Schools may lose state aid." Hastings Banner. June I), there were several major errors of fact in the article which I would like to address. The article stated that... "The cuts would be used to pay for what some school officials say is state governments fiscal mismanage­ ment of the Michigan Public School Employee Retirement System (MPSERS) " It is unfortunate that the article left the im­ pression that the school employee pension system has been mismanaged. The pension system is in sound condition Again, another inaccuracy in the article that stated... "Since then, the state has continued to fund the retirement system only or. a year to year basis instead of pre-funding the program, as required by the state constitution. ” In fact. Michigan’s constitution states in Article 9. Section 24 that... "The accrued financial benefits of each pension plan and retirement system of the state... shall not be diminished or impaired thereby.” The legislature has complied with this constitu­ tional requirement for funding of pension plans. Perhaps the biggest inaccuracy in the article was... "In 1985, during the Blanchard ad­ ministration. a law was passed that required the government to pre-fund all public employee retirement programs. When Engler came into office in 1991. he decided to change the pre-funding method to a pay as you go plan, which would only require the govern ment to have a certain percentage of this money on hand at one time, thus making it more affordable.” In 1985 law was enacted for the pre-funding of health benefits for Public School Employees pension system only! The remain­ ing six pension systems were without this benefit. In my opinion, the state should not pre-fund one class of government employee over another. If pre-funding is good public policy, than all public employee pension systems should be pre-funded. The Supreme Court decision has a projected cost lo pre-fund health care for al! state and local government employees to be as high as $8.5 billion! We have a constitutional obligation to fund health care and we have been doing that in a yearly appropriation. Joanne G. Emmons State Senator 23rd District Editor’s Note: We are sorry for our misunderstanding about "public employees" when we should have been specific with "school employees." Otherwise, however, we stand by our story. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spancar Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senale Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Lavin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Ftapkfe, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third ol Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Rep -asentatives, Washington D.C, 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030 Vemon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Cartton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most ol Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phono (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400 State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan Stale Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 22, 1995 — Page 5 FINANCIAL Ex-securities agent pleads to misusing funds Mark D Christonsen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Full-service brokerage accounts offer higher protection levels When you invest through a financial profes­ sional. you're entrusting someone else lo lake good care of your hard-earned money. For most people, that is a tremendous leap of faith — they want to feel confident that their in- One of the best ways to ensure lhe safely of your Assets is lo use a brokerage firm that is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (SIPC). The SIPC is to brokerage firms what the FDIC is to banks: a non-profit cor­ poration established by Congress that protects customers’ assets. Investors’ accounts at SIPC-member firms arc automatically pro­ tected for up to $500,000 in securities and $100,000 in cash However, the SIPC does not protect investors against market risk. In recent years, the value of brokerage ac­ counts has steadily increased — sometimes to levels above lhe amount of SIPC protection. One reason for this trend may be that in­ vestors who have had smaller accounts with several firms are now consolidating their assets with one firm. Consequently, many full-service brokerage firms have increased the amount of coverage on their customers’ accounts beyond basic SIPC amounts. This added coverage is typically provided by major insurance com­ panies. Now. it’s common for full-service brokerage accounts to be protected up lo $10 million. $20 million and even $50 million. But account protection isn't the only reason to take advantage of full-service brokerage ac­ counts. They offer an array of features that ruling has just made these accounts even more essential. On June 1. a new rule known as “T 4- 3” took effect, reducing the settlement period for securities transactions from five business days to three. What this means is that investors have less time to pay for securities purchases or to deliver securities for sak. Those who have become accustomed to waiting for their confirmation statement before completing an order will have cnai.»e their ways. In fact, investors probably will need to have funds available al the lime they place a buy with a full-servK'c brokerage account. Funds can be drawn directly from the account to pay NOTICE Most full-service brokerage accounts also provide a whole menu of additional features such as automatic deposit of dividends and in­ come. automatic withdrawal programs, money-market funds, consolidated statements, lines of credit and more. A full-service brokerage account can go a long way toward simplifying your in­ vestments. With their added account protec­ tion and the advent of a shorter settlement period, such an account can be the foundation of a solid investment program. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 52’/. Ameritech 45’/. 56’/. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 46'/. CMS Energy 24’/. Coca Cola 63*/. 71’/. Dow Chemical Exxon 70’/. 14’/> Family Dollar Ford 3O’/> General Motors 48’/. 47’/. TCF Financial Corp. 17'/. Hastings Mfg. 97’/. IBM 48’/. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 68'/> 14’/. Kmart 71’/. Kellogg Company 37’/. McDonald's 58’/. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 20 8”/» Spartan Motors 38’/. Upjohn Gold $391.00 5.50 Sllve Dow Jones 4550.56 Volume 382,000,000 Change + 1*/. + 1'/. + ’/. + 23l. + ’/. + 2’/. +1 —'/. + 1'/. + ’/. + 1'/. + ’/. —’/. + 5’/. —’/. + 1'/. — + 3’/. —’/. + '/. + '/. + ’/. + 4.20 + .11 + 66.06 by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A 53-ycar-old former securities agent pleaded no contest in Barry County Circuit Court to two counts of defrauding investors of more than $9,900. ('harks Van Vliet of Grand Rapids was charged in January by Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelley on four counts each of unauthorized use of clients’ funds, embez­ zlement of more than $100. and fraudulent omission of material facts regarding invest­ ment. He faced six charges each in both Barry and Kent Counties Van Vliet stood mute to those charges in March. He pleaded no contest last week to two charges of unauthorized use of cus- File No e m eu IAVONNS SAXNUM HoWlH. Rapids also would be dropped as part of the agreement. Van Vliet would still be responsible for restitution to the seven investors from whom he allegedly embezzled money, totaling more than $80,000, He pleaded no contest to taking $5,930 from an investor in 1990. and $4,000 from an investor in 1991. Both times lhe money was used for personal expenses. Van Vliet had been employed by LNC Eq­ uity Sales Corporation of Grand Rapids from November 1989 until he was fired in May 1994. according to the State Attorney General's office. He was released on bond. Sentencing has been set for July 20. HASTINGS - Lillian Gibson, 81. of Hast­ ings, passed away on Wednesday, June 21. 1995 at Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS - Mildred S. Johnson, 89, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, June 20,1995 it Thoraapple Manor in Hastings. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings Mildred S. Johnson HoydE-Etn DELTON - Floyd E. Eos, 57. of Delton, passed away on Friday June 16, 1995 at home. He was born on August 24, 1937 in Battle Creek, the son of Floyd & Dorothy Etts. He attended Bank Creek Centra! High School. Mr. Etts was employed for 20 years as a Supervisor at James River Corporation in Parchment. He loved his firmly, hunting, fishing and He was married to Carol Wolfe on May 17, 1958. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Forrest Etts. Survivors include his wife, Carol; six child- Yankee Springs, Lorn Dunk lee of Filo, Tina h Steve Case of Hastings, Pennoy & Todd King of Delton, Floyd A Paula Etts of Delton; 15 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Marion Wolfe of Battle Creek; two sisters, Laura Devia of Battle Creek and Eleanor Lengas of Davenport Iowa; one brother. Michael Bennett of b-ttle Creek; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Monday June 19, I99S at the Williams Funeral Hoose in Delton with Pastor Gerald Gallaway officiating. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Envelopes avail­ able at funeral home Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell or buy something...rent a home, or get a Job! Happy 50th | Joy Dunham! M TMK ORCUTT COURT tomers’ funds. The no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction can be entered, but the plea is not an admission of guilt in any other court matter, such as a civil suit. Van Vliet's lawyer, Michael McPhillips, said civil litigation is pending against his client. The charges each carry ? penally of 10 years in prison and/or a $25<h> fine. Four additional charges in Barry County, two for fraudulent schemes and two for em­ bezzlement over $100, were dropped Assistant Attorney General John Walters of Lansing, who appeared in Barry County Circuit Curt for the plea hearing, said the six charges against VanViiet in Grand | Waller F. DeLong ~ Funeral Services will be held on Friday June 23, 1995 at 2:00pm it Beaulieu’s Funeral Home in Newberry with the Reverend Michael J. Amon of Hastings Grace Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be at the Hulben Cemetery in Hulben Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Child Abuse Council Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Opening PRIVATE ROOMS "Thit it no mistake.” "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" Ben and Ronna Dove 348 Willitu Rd (616) 946-9433 Hastings, MI 49058 H LU General Labor Th« done* will bn* held or the Hope Township Holl, located donation will bo fakon up. Il start* at 8 p.m. till 12 p.m. Music of the 1950-60 70 carta, etc. Hol dogs will be furnished for the volunteers, also The class will furnish the ketchup, mullord & relish for Viatec in Hastings is accepting applications for full-time general labor positions. Experience In fiberglass production preferred. Apply between the hours of 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Pot Fingoraid 1-616-452-4028 Counties of Barry and Allegan, State of Michigan Plaintiffs cannot, with reasonable diligence, ascer Drafted by: JeHrtry I Youngsma SIEGEL HUDSON GEE 6 YOUNGSMA Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 (6.-22) Sealed bids on borrowing up to one million six hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($1,650,000) for school operating purposes to be repaid from State Aid hinds will be received at the Superintendent’s Office 327 North Grove Street, Delton, MI until 3:30 p.m. on July 10, 1995. The bid open­ ing and award will be at the 7 p.m. regular board meeting on that same date. Sally A. Adams. Secretary Delton Kellogg School District Board of Education SATURDAY ONLY 11:00 am to 3:00 pm RADIO SHACK 103 W. State Street, Hastings 948*4010 m m m a FREE OFFER • FREE OFFER • FREE OFFER 1220^Rist state St. Hastings, Ml E.O.E. For information coll...Lyio Blain 1-6)6-530-8966 Bill Anders 1-616-623 2407 • Ken Frey 1-616-758-3215 DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, We hove over 50 unclaimed repairs and refurbished trade-ins that must be liqui­ dated All are serviced and have full warranties Just pay the repair bill or rehvbtshed fee and the machine Is yours. V1ATEC Please have your money In by July 15. 1995. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Arrangements were made by Koop* Funeral ADULT FOSTER CARE The class picnic to be held. July 29. 1995 at the home ol Bill Court. rt IS FURTHER ORDERED tbot o copy of this Order Helen Gray LAKE ODESSA - Helen Gray. 79. of Lake Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 1995 at the Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids She was born on December 9, 1915 in Murray. Kentucky, the daughter of Charles Ocean and Willie Mae (Holcomb) Decker. She graduated from Murray High School and Murray State College in Murray, Kentucky. She attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo where she received her Michigan Teachers Certificate. She was man led to Wesley Hackett on October 25. 1936 in Highland Park. On June 21, 1956 she was married to Duane M. Gray. He preceded her in death on January 1, 1989. Mrs. Gray taught school in the Smyrna area for several years and later worked at the Union Bink of Lake Odessa for s short time She then taught school al the Altoff School of Hastires until 1972. She was a member at the Central United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa She was also preceded in death by two sisters. Virginia and Martha. Surviving are two sons, Wesley (Linda) Hackett Jr. at East Lansing and Albert Hackett of Hastings; two grandchildren, Kelry Pell of Lansing and Robin Hackett of East Lansing; one sister. Clara Burrows of Florids; a special friend, Regina Vandecar of Lake Odessa; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services wire held on Saturday Jure 17,1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Emmen Kadwell officiating. Interment was in Freeport Cemetery. FREE! FREE! FREE! SEWING MACHINES ATTENTION H.H.S. Class of 1968 IT tS HEREBY ORDERED that the heirs of Defen dants PAUL BALGERSON ROBERT BALGERSON ANN GEIGER BERNADW4E GEIGER CLARE GEIGER and ALL OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AND | two sisters, Marge Bennet: of Freeport, Doris PAUL BAL GERSON ROBERT BAL GERSON ANN GEIGER BERNADINf GEIGER CLARE GEIGER AND OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CLAIMANTS DoEondonta Jotfory L. Youngimo (P4C093) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE * YOUNGSMA (616) 945-3495 ~ NASHVILLE - Walter F. DeLong, 70. of Nashville, paaaed away Monday. Jure 19 1995 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on January 2J, 1925 in Ports­ mouth. Ohio, lhe son of George 4 Cors (Riley) Drlnng Mr. DeLong was raised tn Spncgfield. Illi­ nois and attended schools there. He moved to Michigan's Upper Peninsula in the early 1940's He was a United Sums Army Veteran of World War II He moved to the NashvilleHastings area in 1952 from Hulbert He was married to Beatrice L Kabelman on February 14, 1947. He was employed at Bradford- White Corpo­ ration in Middleville for 15 years, retiring from there in 1987. Previously, he worked for the former AE Aluminum Company in Charlotte for about 15 years and, in his early days, did railroad construction and was in the Merchant Marines for a short time. He was a former member of Nashville VJi.W. Post Surviving are his wife, Beatrice; son A wife, Glenn A Linda DeLong of Nashville; four grandchildren; four brothers, Charles Delong of Nashville, Elize DeLong of Ohio. William JOURNEYMAN MACHINE REPAIR POSITION AVAILABLE The Tyden Seal Company, Inc. located in Hastings, Michigan has an immediate opening for a 2nd shift journeyman Machine Repair person Applicant must HAPPY nWii, RETIREMENT JOHN! In January of 1995, JOHN CUDDAHEE retired after 30 years of service from the Hastings Post Of­ fice. John made many friends through _.. __ ____ his work. Friends from the public walk of life and friends among his co-workers. be a certified foumeyman or have 8,000 document­ ed hours in the machine repair trade. Individual must have the ability to repair, rebuild and troubleshoot specially designed production In celebration of his retirement. John's children will be hosting an open house on July Fourth. You are cordially invited to attend the event and share some memories with John and his family. The event will be held outside. machinery WHO: JOHN CUDDAHEE The hourly rate begins at $16.09 plus .20 cents shift premium. Benefit package includes company-fund­ ed health, life and dentai insurance plus a 401k plan. Interested candidates may apply in person at The WHEN: JULY 4,1995 TIME: 2:00-5:00 P.M. WHERE: 1958 COBURN RD. Viking Corporation fersonnel Office located at 210 N. Industrial Park Rd. or call 616-945-9501. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Gnat fun, gnat friends t family. Let the celebration begin! �Page G — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 22, 1995 Golnek on January 21. 1989; grandson. James R. DeVinney in 1952; son-in-law, Richard Ogden on April 7, 1993; brother, Jasper Bose. She is survived by daughter A husband, Joyce A Bob DeVinney of Lansing, daughter, Jeannette Ogden of Hastings, daughter A Irene I. Golnek HASTINGS - Irene I. Golnek, 84, of Histings, passed away Thursday, June IS 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on July 7, 1910 in Flushings, the daughter of Frank A Bertha (Kitch) Bose Mr. Golnek was raised in the Lansing area and attended Lansing Central School She was married to Edward T. Golnek on January 5, 1927. She moved to Hastings in 1950 from Lansing. Her employment included: SS Kresge in Lansing. The Lansing Dry Goods Store. Meyer's 5 A 10 Store in Hastings and the Hast­ ings Reminder. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and was affectionately known as a “Church Mouse". She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather. LeRoy Norris; husband. Edward T. Golnek on November 14,1979; son, Edward L. WcM. Paator Suran Trowbridge (614) 945-W2 Sunday School 10 a.*.; Wontup It a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P.O. Bo* 63. Hasting*. MI 49058 WKLCOMI CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-3974 Worafop Service* Sunday. 9XX)a» and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9*5 a m. 4-H maatt >lan4a]i. 6:30 p.m to 8 00 p.m Mda Study. Wednesdays. 9:13 p m at Detort* Ga^rn. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastmp Meat BraakfaM will be meeting the third SmnrrWy of each month until fil­ ter auicc Call Mr. Stephen Lewie al 945-3365 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4187 CoattOovc Road. Pastor Bea Her husband. Mary Ann A John Kleinbrink of Hastings, son, Gary Golnek of Hastings, son A wife, Karl A Suzanne Golnek of Hastings; 16 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; special friend, Margu­ erite Burdick of Nashville; beloved dog. Penny. Funeral Services were held on Monday June 19. 1995 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with the Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Father Chartea Fisher. Paator. Saturday Mam 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Maaau t.-OO a m and 11:13 a.aa.; Coafeaatoo* Saturday 4X104:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODLS-T CHURCH - Corner State Rd. and Boltwood Si- Rev Darnel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brad. Associate Paator. Rev Tod Clark. Youth Pastor Sunday 10:00 a.m Sunday School; 11XX) a.m. Worship Service; 6:00 p.m . Evening Celebration Church nursery and children'* church pro­ vided Wednesday - 7XX) p m. Share groups meeting m vanoui homes. Contact church office for iafo <m there Prayer and Bible study at church HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397. Church phone 9454995 Cathy Cotant. choir director Sun day morwrag: 9:45 a m.. Sunday School; 11XX) a.m . Morning WoroMk 7:13 p.m.. Youth Fellowship. 6 XX) p.m.. Evemn. Worafop Nursery for all eervees. transport* boa provided » ami from service*. Prayer meeting. 7 00 p.m Wednesday THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Puaor Church office phone 948-2549 Sundry worship 9XX) a.m. and 10:45 am. Sunday Children'* church. Tuesday prayer and share tune 9:30 a.*. Wedaaaday evenly service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p m. also Nursery available for all service* Bring the whole family CHURCH 07 THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11XX) a.m. Mnrnmg Worafop Service; 6.XX) p.m. Even Service; Wedneedey: 7 XX) p.m. Services for Adahs. Teana and Chddrea GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly called The Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hasting* Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vice*: 9:45 a m - Bible Classes • for all age*. 10:40 a.m ■ Morning Wonfop 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting wnh George and Barb Kimpk. 945-9116. 6:30 p.m. - Bible study for all. Thursday. 7:30 p.m.. prayer and Bible study, sharing your faith. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Devotion* and softball for the yomh NASHVILLE AREA ET. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Either Charte* Fisher. Paeaor. A ateataa of St. Rose Catholic Church. Haauaga Sunday Maaa 9:30 a m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi Sooth. Paator ■ram Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at IChOOa-m.; Wordap I F-00a.m.. Eacamg Service M 6-00 p-m.; Wednesday Prayer BMe 7Wp.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting al Maple Vafiey High School Pastor Don Roecoe. (317) 832-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m. FeUowsfop Tune Before the Service Nursery. chtldrea's inuiiMry. yomh group, nfoh wnall .roup nunistry. tender shmtrammg The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINO* SAVUIOS * LOAN, FA HMtlng, and LVu OdMM WtfN FUNERAL HOMS HMtlnga FLEXFAS INCORFORAflD of HMtlnge NAT1OMAL SANK OF HASTINGS Mvntwr F OJ.C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1S62 N. Broadway — Hasting, BOSLEY PHARMACY •PreKrtptions" - 11S S Jetferaon — 945-34.J HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Mlchlgsn HASnNOS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings, Michigan INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mattoon Rd.. Heating*. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services 9:30 a.m_. Bible School. 10:30 ML, Morning Worship. 6.00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7.00 p.m. Wednesday, in home Bible study Can for location - 623-3110. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2413 McCain Rd.. Hasting*. Ml 49058. Father Gate Itjmsna Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m weekday* or all day weekend*. Sunday Mnra**< Prayer 9:43 a.m.; Mme 10XDa.es. zFLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Road. Dowliag. Ml 49050. Pastor Stephen Wright. (616) 758-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 (home phone). Sunday Service: *30 ant. Sunday School UXD ajfo; Sunday Eventag Service 6XD p.m. Prayer tune Wednesday*. 7:00 p.m. A weak Program Thursday. 6:304:30 p m. Age* 3 and 4 thru Sth and 6th grade. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave., Hastings. MI 49058. Sunday Ser vices: Bfote Claaees 10 a.m., Wor- ndeo* ia the home Free Bibte Cor-_ , rrapondencr Course.. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St . Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. June 25 - 8:00 and 10:00 Holy Communion Thursday. June 22 — IXX) Ruth Circle. 6 30 Softball. 8:00 AA. Saturday. June 24 - 8XD NA. Monday. June 26 - 6:30 Softball HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G. Kent Kelter, Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director of Christian Education Thursday. June 22 - SONTOWN CONTINUES - 9XXM2XX) Vaca­ tion Bible School Visitors Welcome' Fndsy. June 23 - SON TOWN CONTINUES 900-12:00 Vacation Bible School V tutor* Welcome' Sunday. June 25 - 9.30 and 11 Morning Worship Services. 9:30 service broadcast over WBOI AM and FM Nursery provided during both services. Reception of New Member* al 9:30 Service. 1030 a m SONTOWN CELEBRATION. Old Faafooned ice Cream Social Monday, June 26 - NEW HOURS FOR CHURCH OFFICE BEGIN: The church office is open from 9 00-12 XX) Monday thru Friday. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church street*. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free buiidtag wah elevator to all floors. Broad­ cast of woniup tero tce over WBCH FM-AM at 1030 a m. SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Worship 9.30 a.m. — with child care for in­ fants and toddlers thro ape 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 am. WEDNESDAYS Family Church Night — Prepared light meal 6 00 p m . Bible Study and Activate* for Kids6:45 p.m . Firn Wednesday of month i* Game Night for all ages Saturday June 24 - Sunday School Special Event Church Wate Ptouc bi Tyden Park — ball game 4XD p.m. — potluck meal 5:30 p.m. Suwlaj. June 25 - Fith Bowl Of­ fering for Hunger Tuesday. June 27 — Combined Faith and Hope U.M. Women Circle* potluck salad luncheon Wednesday. June 28 Ruth U.M Women Circle potluck luncheon Sunday. Joly 2 - Wor ship message by Bryce Fcighner SUPPORT GROUPS - VIP* (Vnualiy Impaired Persom) 9 30 a.m. first Friday of month Scptembei thru May. Narcotic* Anonymous 12 00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8 00 p.m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12 30 p.m Wednesday*. Top* No. 338 — 9 15 am Thursday*. Alcoholic* Anonymous. 4 00 p m Wednesdays ArdelleJoy Knobloch DELTON - Ardelle Joy Knobloch. 73. of Delton, passed away on Thursday June 15, 1995 at Thoraapple Manor in Hastings. She was bora on May 23,1922, the daughter of Perry & Ora (Tuttle) Boynton. She graduated from Mattawan High School in 1940. Mr. Knobloch was employed as a house­ keeper at the Kellogg Biological Station for 14 years. She was a member of lhe Delton Extension Cub, Milo Literary Club, Bethlehem Baptist Church of Kalamazoo and she attended the Milo Bible Church. Her hobbies included China Painting, Pastel Painting, loved taking courses at the Coover Center in Kalamazoo in Yesterday's Youth and Today's W<~kj, loved History and Literary worts. She was married to Wayne Knobloch on September 12, 1941. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Lucius Boynton in 1967 and a step­ mother, Blanche Boynton in 1978. Survivors include her husband, Wayne Knobloch; a daughter, Joan &. Larry Gay of Paw Paw; a son, Larry & Miki Knobloch of Delton; grandchildren. Brad Knobloch, Joy Knobloch, Jim Knobloch. Randy Gay; brother­ in-law & sisters-in-law, Vernon & Virginis Knobloch of Otsego and Marian Brinkert of Kalamazoo, several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Monday June 19, 1995 at lhe Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Kevin Barker officiating. Burial was st E. Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Envelopes avail­ able at funeral home. PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP - Barbara Jean Pattok (Reincke), 66, of Pennfield Township, passed awsy os Monday June 12, 1995 in Pennfield Township. She was born on August 23,1928 in Tekons­ ha. the daughter of Raymond Reincke and Blanche Mohr. She attended Tekonsha Schools and graduated from Wright Beauty School. She owned Barbara's Beauty Salon at 946 Emmett across from Komark's. She worked at Komark's Grocery Store in 1960 88 a c'.iecker. Mrs. Pattok was an active member of Ameri■ can Legion Auxiliary of Hickory Corners. She was active playing cards at Valentine Center. Her hobbies included collector of dolls, playing cards, bingo. She loved to fish and making things with her hands. She wu mirried to Henry A. Pittok in 1964. He preceded her in death in 1919. Servivon include her ion. Charles E. Bowdidge of Battle,Creel; two daughters, Roberta L. Patlock end Christina Ann Kallas of Livonia; stepdaughter, Janice E. Knapp of Bank Creek; two stepsons. Anthony H. -Tony" Pattock of Battle Creek and Robert Patlock of Battle Creek; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Glenda Hopkins of Tekonsha and Deans Bunde of Albion; three brothers, Eugene Reincke of Battle Creek, Loren Reincke of Marshall and Leonard Reincke of Battle Creek. Funeral Services were held on Monday June 19, 1995 at Bachman Hcbble Funeral Chapel with Reverend Doctor Clingery Clingenpeel officiating. Burial svas in the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Ross Township, MIDDLEVILLE - Beatrice Bigler, 82, of Middleville, passed away on Tuesday June 13, 1995 at her residence. She wu born on February 25, 1913 in Lowell, the daughter of LeRoy and Effie (Quiggle) Bloomer. She wu married to Haw nd E. Bigler on March 22, 1939. He precede 1 her in death on November 19, 1989. Mrs. Bigler enjoyed cros.word puzzles and she wu an avid reader She wu also a homemsker. Surviving are a son, Gary (Janet) Bigler of Jenison; four grandchildren; three great grand­ children; one brother, Hirbld (Gertrude) Bloomer of Kentwood; several nieces and nephews; very dear friends, Andy and Neva Aicken of Middleville. Graveside Services were held on Friday June 16,1995 at Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville with Pastor Bruce Stewart officiating. Arrangements we made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. |Beverty Am Hom| DELTON - Beverly Ann Horn, 62. of Delton, pasaed away on Thursday June 8,1995 at home. She wu born on June 12, 1932 in Hutings, the daughter of William Dean Couch A Jose­ phine (Raymond). Her hobbies included fishing, gardening and reading. She wu married to Clinton Horn on Decem­ ber 29, 1952. Mrs. Horn wu preceded in death by four brothers. Herb, Charlie, Jim A Sam Couch and a sister, Clara Secrest on October 20, 1994. Survivors include her husband, Clinton of Hastings TenderCare; one daughter A husband. Betty Ann A Mark Wellman of Hast­ ings; four sons A wives, Frank A Kathy Horn of Dowling, William A Manila Horn of Delton, Alvin Horn of Battle Creek, Robert A Terri Horn of Delton; 14 grindchildren; several nieces and nephews. At her request, cremation hu taken dace. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Edward A. Freeland OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY - Edward A. Freeland, 90, of Owensboro, Kentucky and formerly of Hasting!, pasaed away Monday, June 19, 1995 at Macy Hospital in Osreruboro, Kentucky. He wu born on September 28, 1904 in Howard City, the son of loseph A Cora (Sawdy) Freeland. Mr. Freeland wu raised in the Howard City and Cadillac areu and attended schools there. He wu married to Mildred A. Nelson on June 3, 1925. They lived in Grand Rapids, Holland, Bia Rapids; moving to Hastings in 1943 from Holland. He hu resided the past 20 yean in Owensboro, Kentucky. Mr. Freeland wu employed by the Michigan Bell Telephone Company for nuiny years. He wu a member of Michigan Bell Tele­ phone Pioneen. He wu preceded in death by his wife, Mildred on October 5. 1979; a brotha, Joseph Freeland; two infant brothers and one infant stater Surviving are daughter, Beverly MacLeod of Jacksonville, Florida; daughter A husband, Shirley A Donald Davenport of Owensville, Kentucky; son A wife Edward I. A Jean Free­ land of Hutings; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Friday June 23,1995 at 11:00am at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Doctor Bufford W. Coe officiating. Bnrial will be at the Reynolds Cemetery in Howard City. Memorial contributions msy be made to American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. I Howard L. Smith Brytau| Genevieve (Moore) Mendi LOWELL - Genevieve (Moore) Mench, 88, of Lowell, passed away on Monday. June 19, 1995 at the Lowell Medical Ccnrer in Lowell. She wu born on June 1,1907 in Lowell, lhe daughter of In and Dora (Griffin) Moore. She graduated from Lowell High School la 1926 and wu married to Harold March, who preceded ha in death in 1976. Mrs Mench lived in the Lowell area until 1948 when she moved to Dearer, Colorado, where she operated ■ Rexair Vacuum Ocana Sales. In 1990, she retired and moved back to the Lowell area. She wu also preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. Surviving are nieces and nephews, Robert Moore of Irons. George Moore, Judy and Chris Christianson of Grand Rapids, Ruth Perming of Grand Rapids, Jurden Moore of Freeport. Marilyn Moore of Grand Rapids, Barban and John Webster of Caledonia. Mike Moore of West Palm Beach. Florida, Patrick Moore of Grand Haven. Graveside Savices will be held on Thursday June 22.1995 at 10:30am in Oakwood Cernaay in Lowell. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rachel I. Condon I DELTON - Howard L. Smith, 75, of Delton, passed away on Friday June 16,1995 at home. He was bora on December 1,1919 in Battle Creek, the son of George & Lulls (Fox) Smith. He wu employed with General Foods in Battle Creek for 27 1/2 years, retiring in 1975. Mr. Smith wu a member of the Prairieville Bible Church and a member of Post's 25 Year Club. Hit hobbies included fishing, hunting, play­ lug music: Bujo. Violin A Mudolin. He had been 1 residera of Delton for 20 years and Lake for 20 years. He wu married to Viola Mae Brock on November 23. 1938. Survivors include his wife. V tola; five child­ ren. Allen A Sharon Smith, Raymond A Shir­ ley Smith, Larry A Patricia Smith all of Delton, Nancy A Mark Ferro of Lake. Lloyd Smith of Hastings; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchil­ dren; 3 srep grandchildren; 6 step great grand­ children; 3 sisters, Bertha Mellen of Battle Creek, Marie Trumbull of Delton, Luella Smith of Plainwell; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Sunday June 18, 1995 at lhe Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Paator Bernard Blair officiating. Burial wu at E Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Envelopes avail­ able at funeral home. HefenL. HASTINGS - Helen L. Bryans, 84, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Thursday, June 15,1995 at Thoma,*ple Manor in Hastings. She wu born on January 24,1911 in Owos­ so, the daughter of William A Nina (Gillet) Hollister. She wu raised in the Owouo area and attended schools there. She lived in the Yankee Springs area of Barry County for several yean before moving to Hastily in 1944. She wu married to Godfrey Keller on March 23,1929 and he died in 1952. She then married Linden Bryans on August 31,1954 and he died on April 29, 1980. Mrs. Bryans wu a homemaker. She wu also preceded in death by a daught­ er, Rose Carr; stepson, Joe Bryans; three brothers; two sisters. She is survived by two sons, Wesley "Jack" Keller of Gun Lake and Ernest Keller of Osceo­ la, Indiana; several grandchildren, great grand­ children and great great grandchildren; two stepsons. Jack Bryans of Hastings and Jim Bryans of Oberlin, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Jerrie Davis of Battle Creek; two brothers; four Funeral Services were held on Saturday June 17, 1995 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial wu at the Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by W-en Funeral Home Hastings. Mildred L. Smith HASTINGS - Mildred I. Smith. 88, of Hast­ ings. pasaed away Monday, June 19, 1995 at her residence. Site wu born on November 9, 1906 in Rutland Township. Barry County, the daughta of Morris and Once (Henry) Calkins. Mrs. Smith was raised in the Hutings area and attended schools there. She graduated from Hutings High School in 1922 She then west on to mend Oliva College, receiving ha Teacher's Certification in 1928. She taught one year in Dowagiac. She wu married to Homa L. Smith on July 6, 1929. Mrs Smith co-owned with ha husband the forma "Coffee Shop" in Hutings for many years. Also, the J A S Hamburg in Traverse City for many yean. She served u a guardian and representative-payee for approximately 50 area citizens for many yean. She wu the reci­ pient of numerous awards and boon includ­ ing: The Liberty Bell Award, Oliva College Distinguished Alumnus Award, Business A Professional Women's “Women of the Year”, Michigan's Fint Lady Award for the Bi­ centennial Celebration-1987, Rotary'i "Red Rose Citation", Hastings High School "Alum­ nus of the Year 1965", Michigan Association of “School Boards Distinguished Award1966". She served several yean u a Barry County Deputy County Oetk and Probate Court Regis­ ter. She served 19 yean on the Hutings Area School Board, several yean 'JO the Hastings Library Board and Hastings Board of Review, served on the Michigan Sure School Board Asaociation, wu Home Service Ouirman for the Red Crou for 10 rean. She wu a long-time member of Hastings First Presbyterian Church, Bead Member, Church Circle fl, President A Treasurer of Presbyterian Women's Association. Honorary Memba Board of National Minions, longtime member of Hutings Country Club being an avid golfer and Club Champion seven! times. She wu a member of the “Hole In One Club-1961", wu an avid bowler receivtng many awards, and wu an avid outdoon person enjoying hunting, fishing A mushrooming. She vs preceded in death by ba husband. Homa L Smith on Octoba 23, 1989. Surviving are ha daughter A husband, Dorolha A Douglu "Gary* Cooper of Hast­ ings; grandson, Brandon Coopa of South Lyon; two granddaughters, Cytheal Coopa of Brighton and Angele Coopa of Dallas, Tan; three great grandchildren; sista, Baty Heeia of Gun Lake; two nephews, Eob Heaa of Grand Rapids and Dean Smith of Sarasota. Florida. Memorial Services win be held on Thursday June 22, 1995 at 1:00pm at First Presbyterian Church with Reverend O. Kent Keller officiating. 'Ji : Burial will be al the Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Barry Community Hospice. Hutings Public Library. Fetmock Foundation or Donor's Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Sarah C. Gnadeaf| HASTINGS - Sarah C Greenleaf, 71, of Hastings, passed awsy on Thursday. June 15, 1995 at her residence. She wu bora on June 26, 1923 in Asoph. Pennsylvania, the daughter of James B. and Dolly (Mason) Hawkins. She graduated from Harrison High School in 1941, then moved to Nashville and worked for Royal Coach in Hastings until 1946. Mrs. Greenleaf moved to Hastings in 1946 and wu married to Lansing E. Greenleaf on June 21, 1946. She taught sewing to many 4H Members and she loved to wort in her garden, raising flow­ ers, and fishing. She worked 4 years with her husband, Lansing, in TV repair prior to his retirement. She wu preceded in death by a brother, Harmon Hawkins in 1981. Survivinf are her husband. Lansing of Hast­ ings; daughters, Mary DeMond of Battle Creek, Mrs. Eugene (Linda) Tobias of Hast­ ings. Judy Greenleaf of Hutings; two grand­ children, Brian and April Tobias of Hastings; sister, Mrs. Alfred (Helen) Decker of Nashville. Graveside Services were held on Monday June 19,1995 at Hutings Township Cemuery with Pastor Paul Deal officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements were made Funeral Home in Hastings. by Girrtiach CLARKSVILLE - Rachel I. Condon. 77. of Clarksville, passed away on Monday. June 19. 1995 at the Hudsonville Christian Nursing Home. She wu born on July 29,1917inC3aiksville, the daughter of Lewis and Arma Mick. She wu married to Lyle Coodon oc Novem­ ber 11, 1933 in Indiana. She and ha husband lived and fanned in the Clarksville area most all of their life. For several yean they spent the winters in Florida. Mn Condon worked several years in the Cafctcna of the Lowell Public Schools. She wu preceded in death by ha husband. Lyle oo May 16. 1988; one hrocha. Wilbur Mick; two sisters, Letha Thorpe and Jewell Schaede Surviving are one son, Russell Coodon; three grandchildren, Mark (Carol) Condon of Grand Rapids. Elaine (Scon) Dole of Hudson­ ville, Jeff (Penny) Condon of Freeport; one great granddaughter, Ashley Coodon; three brothers. Alton (Phyllis) Mick of Clarksville, Burton (Jeanette) Mick of California. Lewis Mick of Clarksville; brothers and sisters-inlaw, Maxine Mick, Boyd (Jeanne) Condon of Cedar Springs. Connie (Tony) Miliusis of Wolf Lake; several nieces and nephews. Funoal Services will be held on Thursday June 22. 1995 at 1:00pm at lhe Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Interment will be in South Boston Cemetery. Memorial contributicns may be made to the Lowell Senior Neighbors Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel tn Clarksville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 22, 1995 — Page 7 (Woodland News... By Joyce F. Welnbrecht Guest Reporter Tarbets to observe goiden anniversary * Mr and Mn William Tarbet will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday, July 1st, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Maple Grove Community Building. 721 Durkee. Nashville, Mich. The event is being hosted by their sons Robert. Charles and Allan. Bill and Grace Pennock were married June 29, 1945 at lhe Nashville Methodist Church Bill retired from the Hastings Aluminum Products Co. in 1983 Grace is an avid homemaker and enjoys arts and crafts and both enjoy traveling. The coupte request no gifts but just your presence or best wishes. Grosses to observe 50th anniversary Smathers-Witzel to wed in summer Karen J. Smathen and Robert A. Witzel are pleased to announce their engagement The bride is the daughter of Homer and Judah Smothers of Livonia. Karen is a graitolr of Stevenson High School and Wessern Michigan University The groom is the son of Ron and Connie Witzel of Hastings. Robb is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and Western Michigan University. A summer wedding b being planned al the Covenant Baptist Church in West Blocmfield, Ml. Mr and Mrs. Ernest Gross will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house Sunday. July 2, 1995 at the Maple Grove Township Hall, Nashville, Ml from 2 to 4 p.m. Ernest (Bud) Gross and Caroline Newman were married July 3. 1945 in Providence Rhode Island. They lived all their married life in Barry County. The Gross’s have four children: Gordon of Anaheim, Calif., James (Veronica) of Reno, Nmr., Ernest (Erin) of Las Vegas, Nev., and Shirley Dexter of Pinehurst, Idaho. They also have nine grandchildren Amy, Kyle. Ernest. Diane. Caroline. William and Louise Gross, and Brad and Jason Dexter, three great grand­ children Stacy, Timmy and Christopher. No gifts please. A note from Chaplain (LTC) Dennis De Mood, son of Howard and Margaret DeMond and the brother of David DeMond, tells us that he moved to Tripier Army Medical Center on June 16. Dennis will serve as depu­ ty chief of the Deparment of Ministry and pastoral care/senior chaplain clinician. Den­ nis graduated from Lakewood High School in 1964 in the June 8 Woodland News Column. Barbara Hebe Randall was credited with donating some books to the Woodland Library. We misinformed you. The donor of about $100 worth of books, which include many biographies and autobiographies, was Dorothy Hebe Randall. Cathy Lucas, the librarian, had read two of the books and en­ joyed them Dorothy Curtis Priddy of Nashville and Ewilda Curtb Dillenbcck. formerly of Woodland and now living in New Mexico, stopped to visit with Hildred Chase of Coats Grove. Ewilda is spending some time in Michigan vbiting with family and friends. Hildred Chase b recuperating from her fall and b able to walk with a cane. Cindy Coats took her to the Kilpatrick Missionary lun­ cheon. Wednesday. June 14. She enjoyed see­ ing everyone. There was a good turnout for the luncheon. 27. Evelyn Goodrich and Novella Whited were the hostesses. Vacation Bible School started Monday. June 19, at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Woodland United Methodist also joined in the school. There will be a dosing program Friday, June 23. at 7 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church also started Bible School Monday. June 19, and will be in ses­ sion from 9 to 11:30 a.m. through Saturday, June 24. The Lions Club is planning to hold its an­ nual scholarship steak dinner to finance the 1996 scholarship awards Saturday. July 15, at the Woodland Lions Cub Den. Tickets will be on sate the last part of June. There will two 50-50 drawings held the night of the steak fry. The Lions Club also is making plans for the annual Labor Day week diicken barbecue. There will be a raffle for a Las Vegas trip. Tickets will be $2 each or three for S5. The drawing will be held in October. The Barry County Historical Society held its annual picnic and election of o (Tiers Thurs­ day, June 15. at the Lake Odessa Depot. The picnic supper was held on the depot platform with a gentle breeze blowing and the smell of new hay being made in the field behind the depot. John Waite, president of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society, presented the program, telling the members and guests of Barry County’s Society about the process of acquiring, moving and restoring the depot. He shared some of the collection of memorabilia, which have been donated lo the Lake Odessa society, and gave a projection of where the project b heaued. Election of the 1995-1996 officers for Barry County Society was held. The incumbents were all returned to office with the exception of the archivist who didn’t wish to serve in that office this coming year. Joyce Weinbrecht was elected to fill that post. There will be a board meeting on Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. at lhe Hinds School, with Bob Casey, hosting. The hospitality of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society and John Waite’s presenta­ tion were very much appreciated by Barry County Historical Society The Lakewood Ministerial Association held a Sunday musical on June 18 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Several talented people and groups joined in the musical pro­ gram. Refreshments followed lhe program. Beatrice Barry Rogers and Lillian Barry Vandevar went to supper last week with Gail and Bob Deadrnan and their daughters. Lillian’s granddaughters. Brie Deadman and Christie Deadman Finger at the Cracker Bar­ rel in Lansing. Kenneth and Fncda McCurdy have return­ ed from their fishing trip and it b reported that they were very successful. Cathy Lucas will be buck to do this column next week for the June 29 paper. So if you have items which you wish to have included, please let her knew, at 367-4140 Florys to celebrate 50th anniversary You are cordially invited to come and celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Lawrence and Marguerite (Kidder) Flory at the Hart Wesleyan Church. Hart, Mich, on July I, 1995 at 2 p.m. No gifts, please. Directions: take 1-96 West towards Muskegon, then take US 31 North toward Ludington to the Hart Exit, go 1.25 miles East lo Church (across from Hansen's Grocery). Class of 1970 reunion planned Members of the Hastings High School class of 1970 are reminded to get their money in for the reunion or it may have to be cancelled. Send the money to Gordon Howes. 2244 Lower Lake. Hastings. Mich. 49058. TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE OF MEETING Please take notice the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appealswill hold a meeting Tuesday, July 11,1995, at 7:30 P.M. at the Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Ml. to hear the following variance request: A request by David Neeson to replace an old manufactured home with a new one at 911 Norris Road, Middleville, Ml 49333. Material pertaining to the above subject may be examined at the Township Hall during regular office hours. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Telephone 795-9091 Hom eCr est ■■= Cabinetry Bunnells to mark 50th anniversary Robertses to mark 58th anniversary Date and Arvilte Bunnell will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary June 23, 1995. They like to spend their winters in Florida and they plan in the near future a trip to the North. The couples home address is 200 Fair Lake. Dehon. Ml 49046 McDonalds to have golden anniversary are invited to attend a party given in their honor by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren If you plan to attend please telephone their daughter Suzanne at (704) 452-0855 for additional information Motel reservations can be made at 1-100-528-1234 (Best Western Smoky Moun tam Inn). If you are unable to attend but would like to leiepbooe Donna and Chuck, their number is (704 ) 452-5999 Mailing address is RR#I. Box 888 Old Balsom Rd . Waynesville. NC 28786 $200 WORTH OF FREE ACCESSORIES Up to $200 of HomeCrest accessories at manufacturer's ' list price are yours FREE — or you may opt to choose either a Spring Ram quartz sink or a pull-out kitchen faucet at unbelievable savings — when you buy HomeCrest kitchen or bath cabinetry*. Select Irom HomeCrest's complete line featuring quality solid wood doors in today's most popular wood finishes plus white and laminates Wide selection of cabinet accessories available. LaVerne and Jean Roberts of N. Woodland Rd., Lake Odessa celebrate their 58th wed­ ding —irvrnsry on June 25. They wiD be celebrating the occasion with a group of friends. Donna and Charles (Chuck) McDonald will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 15, 1995 in Waynesville. North Carolina. Chuck grew up and graduated from Hath<s. After World War II he resided m Middleville where the married Donna Glister, daughter of Carl and Doris Galster (Doris, aged 92 continues to reside in Florida). Chuck’s sister, Mrs. Myron Reynolds (Louise) was a lifetime resident of ^FanSy and friends from the Hastings area BUY ANY STYLE OF HOMECREST CABINETRY GET YOUII CHOICE OF Offer end* July 31, 1995 May-Patrick engagement told Gary and Carol May of Charlotte and Roger and Ann Patrick of Woodland wish to announce the engagement of their children. Lorie Ann May and Christian Roger Patrick Lorie graduated from Charlotte High School tn 1992 She is attending Lansing Community College, majoring in Drafting and Design Ch ns gradual cd from Lakeuixxi High School in '.989 He is the manager of NuVision in Ionia A September 23. 1995 wedding date is set -Mvwnum purcbaM required ol 10 kiicnen or bam cablets Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat. 9 to 12 105 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 DESIGN (517) 852-3906 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 22, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: *® ----- - -—--- ----STATE OF BBCMMAN M TMC CfltCWT COUNT FOR TV* COUNTY OF BANNY Com No 94-629CK HON JAMES H. FISHES CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE JEFF D€CUYPERf. PLAINTIFF WILLIAM SMITH. DARLENE SMITH. JOSEPH FERRIELL. PRC BERTOLLISI REALTORS, INC., o Michigan Corporation. and APPRAISAL CONSULTANTS. CORP A Michigan Corporation, jointly and tovorally. DEFENDANTS MARK A. MANNING (F-36369) ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 213 PAW PAW STREET PAW PAW. MICHIGAN 49079 (616) 657-3191 M. CHARLES ETTER (P-13234) ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT FERRIEl 8 PRC BERTOLLISI REALTORS. INC 1125 EAST MILHAM. SUITE C PORTAGE. MICHIGAN 49002 (616) 345-01 SR GARY WALTON (PSI 199) ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT APPRAISAL CONSULTANTS. CORP 229 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE. SUITE 44S KALAMAZOO. MICHIGAN 49007 (616) 363-3434 ORDER TO ANSWER AT A SESSION OF THE COURT HELD IN THE COURTHOUSE IN HASTINGS, MICHIGAN ON THE 9TH DAY OF MAY. 1995 PRESENT HON JAMB H. FISHER CIRCUMT COURT JUDGE THIS MATTER having corn* on to bo hoard upon the worthed Motion ol PloiniiH; and. the Court be­ ing fully odvitod in the premteea; NOW THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED 1) TO WILLIAM SMITH and DARLENE SMITH, you are being sued by Piaanfrfi in this Court. You mutt Wo your antwor or take other action permitted by fow in 6i» Court at the Court addree* above on or before June X. 1995. If you foil io do oo. a default judgment moy be entered agointt you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this cose. 2) A copy of fhi. Order shall be publithed once each week lor 3 consecutive weeks in a paper ol general circulation in this County and proof of publicoti<m shall bo filed In this court 3) The rttoaey for Pfomtiff. MARK A MANN ING shall ccuse to be posted, at the Courthouse In Barry County. Michigan, a copy of this Order and shaft hie o proof of posting in this Court HON JAMES H FISHER CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE (6/22) struct seawall Received Public Notice from D.N.R for Keith Morgan to construct driveway over wetland area Adopted Rooofotien 95-7 Re: Time limit on Public vommenrs ov wear a meetings. Tabled changes to Fire Burning Ordinance Approved ceoelng expenditures at I.P.H. Fire Bam on MUSTFA, pay for Assistant Sexton for grove openings. Surveyor for new addition at Brush Ridge Cemetery, cutting off dangerous trees at Township Pork printing of 100 First Edition Hope Township History Books. Ro*ofot»on 95-8 for re­ guest to D.N.R. for No-Wake Zone for channel bet­ ween B«g and Little Guernsey Lakes. Shirfoy R. Caso. Oerk Attested to *jy: Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor (6/22) — - - -- • • I LFfClAL COUNCIL METTING Moy 22. 1995 Common Council met in special session in the Ci­ ty Holl. Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan, on Monday. Moy 22. 1995 at 6:00 p.m. for a budget workshop on the proposed 95 96 budget Mayor Gray presiding 1. Present at roll coll wore members: Gray. Hawkins. Jasporso, May, Bloom. Campbell. Ab­ sent: Ketchum. White. Brower. 2. Workshop started with the Major Street Fund. City Manager Penrod gave o run down of the revenues. Revenues were down because of the funding through Build Michigan Roods" program will end in September of 1995. 5250.000 is budgeted for the Woodlawn Avenue grant. Expon ditures have 5300.000 In construction for the Woodlawn Avenue grant. 510.000 for the traffic light at Woodlawn (City share), and General Fund contribution of 5169.000 local Street expenditures under construction in eludes money for administration, and S2C.000 is budgeted for sidewalks (7,000 sq. ft.) and four blocks of curb and gutter on one side only. Police Training has a new budget *207 Training ond DARE with a General Fund contribution of 52.965.00 in addition to Act 302 fund from the State of Michigan. ' ibrory Fund. Librarian Schondelmayer wont over the revenues ond expenditures She stated that the building restroom is old and needs replac­ ing as the sink faucet runs ond toilet is crocked and floor is worn out Also assistant roils ore needed They ore getting new furniture in two phases. The first phase will come out of the Memorial and Building Fund 6/X and Phase II will bo a circula­ tion desk. Their carpet Is 7 years old and they will begin replacing if over a throe year period. Jasporso asked about the big increase In expen­ ditures from 5155.000 to 5250.000 and v.-het it was. Penrod explained that 550.000 was administrative costs. 512.000 Capitol Outlay, plus making a part­ time person foil time ond adding a part-time per­ son. The General Fund contribution was up 518.000 due to ADA program Downtown Development Authority is completing Phase II which is the West corridor and throe side streets will hove banners, trees ond lights. Industrial Park Fund is new and includes the CD6G grant if we are approved with the city share to bo 5153.000 to come from the Water Fund. Coun­ cilman Campbell addressed Starr School Rood and concerns that is is not a Class A and with the In­ dustrial pork devs loment it will commercial use. He was told that this is not part of the current CDBG grant ond this would come through on ISTEA grant n avouaoi* Incubator Fund — The City is responsible for the finance ond operation of this Manager Penrod stated that one haff of the director and staff wages is 540.000. 57.000 is budgeted for building im­ provements for now tennonts. such as electrical and doors. Mayor Gray explained the depreciation and manager stated that the incubator is an enter­ prise fond and cannot run with o deficit. Water and Sewer Fund has boon divided uo this year with water and sower soperote. Another 540.100 needs to bo added for equipment rental which wot left out 5152.000 Is depreciation. The WWTP maintenance is cut ond no construction is budgeted. Mon. materials and equipment if 580 to 5100.000. The Equipment Fund is budgeted this year which op erate t from the rental of equipment to other fond They hove 51.100.969 cosh. This is not all cosh but includes the assets of equipment. Administrative Services includes City Manager. Oerk/Treasurer. City Hall and Grounds and Dirac­ tor of Public Services. Revenues are 5732.000 which is charged to other departments. F230 Pro­ fessional Services includes o quarterly news letter. *910.10 H for GIS. The Clerk /Treasurer R215 in­ cludes a full time person. City Hall and Grounds *265 includes electrical improvements required by ADA. The Director of Public Services *441 includes equipment rental for computer. 3. Moved by Campbell, supported by AAay that another workshop be planned for 6:45 on June 12. to go over the Capitol Improvements. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried 4. Moved by Campbell, supported by AAay to ad­ journ at 7:10 p.m. Rood and approved: Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP TO 3E HELD JUNE 27, 1995 TO THE ELECTORS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP: Please Take Notice that a Special Election of the Township will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 1995. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORN­ ING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following propositions will be sub­ mitted to the vote of the electors at the special election: OVERRIDE OF MILLAGE ROLLBACK FOR OPERATING PURPOSES IN RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Shall the charter millage in Rutland Charter Township be increased by 0.1386 mill to override the millage rollback and reauthorize the levy of up to 1.0000 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the years 1995 through 2002, Inclusive, which will raise estimated Increased revenue of $7,300 for Operating Purposes In 1995? OVERRIDE OF MILLAGE ROLLBACK AND RENEWAL OF LIBRARY SERVICES MILLAGE IN RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Shall the voted increase In the tax rate limitation In Rutland Charter Township which authorized levy of 0.3000 mill for LIBRARY SERVICES be increased by 0.0348 mill to override the millage rollback, and renew­ ed to reauthorize levy of up to 0.30000 mill (.30 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the years 1995 through 2002, inclusive, which will raise estimated increased revenue of $1,840 for LIBRARY SERVICES in 1995? OVERRIDE OF MILLAGE ROLLBACK AND RENEWAL OF FIRE MILLAGE IN RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Shall the voted increase in the tax rate limitation in Rutland Charter Township, which authorized levy of 1.5000 mills for FIRE PROTECTION, be increased by 0.1738 mill to override the millage rollback and renew­ ed to reauthorize levy of up to 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the years 1995 through 2002, Inclusive, which will raise estimated increased revenue of $9,200 for FIRE PROTECTION in 1995? Barbara Bedford, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Dear Plano: Don't give up on yourself. It is possible that you could have many years of peace and productivity. You have a great deal lo give. You could counsel AIDS patients and make a valuable contribution. Please hang in there, and let me hear from you saying you received my message. 1 send love. Cheap cruelty Dear Ann Landers: I should be horsewhip­ ped I cannot believe the cruel, cheap, miserable thing I have done. In the last month alone. 1 bought myself a $30 necklace that 1 didn’t need, and an $83 pair of shoes (I already have 25 pairs in my closet). I have a family and kids and should be more prudent about money, but instead. I do dumb things like this. A few weeks ago, our dog. “Buster.” broke his leg and it look $218 to take care of the little guy. I was very attached to Buster and didn't balk at the cost. So why did I become stingy when the vet suggested that Buster get his distemper shot while wc were there? I was only a few dollars more, but my mind snapped shut Suddenly. I became cheap at the mention of lhe extra $20. Three weeks later, my son and I stood with lean streaming down our checks as that adorable little guy lay on the vet’s table, shivering with fever — so helpless. He depended on me, and I failed him. Distemper is an airborne virus. Buster never set foot out of the backyard before he became ill. Please. Ann, tell your readers that pets are a privilege and they come with an obligation. Shots are an absolute necessity. Tell them not to be idiotic and cheap, like I was. — V.H., Sacramento. Dear Sacramento: You've squared things away with Buster by writing this letter Con­ sider yourself forgiven. Whose money? Dear Ann Landers: I'm a 26-year-old woman. I was married two ye*, a ago and now realize it was the biggest mistake on my life. I am planning to get out of this mess and need some advice. My husband. "Jed,'* and 1 have fairly good jobs. a nice home and no kids. I have a substantial savings account in both my name and my mother's. 1 need to know whether Jed can get half of my savings account if I divorce him. Jed does not know about this account, and 1 want to keep it that way. If he does find out. can he get his hands on the money? — On the Rocks tn Little Rock. Dear Rocks: Jed COULD lay claim lo the money because it is ’ marital property " The courts, however, would decide whether or not he is entitled to «t. If it could be proven that the money actually belongs lo your mother, and your name is on lhe account for convenience only. Jed may not be able to get his hands oo it. This might be considered duplicitous, however, and I would not recommend going down that slippery slope. Go for Latin Dear Ann Landers: I will be going into the I Oth grade in September and have to make some decisions pretty soon. Can you help? I need to know whether or not to take Latin. I know it is a hard subject and I will have to work a lot to make decent grades. 1 also know Latin is a dead language. Nobody speaks it ex­ cept monks in monasteries, and I don't go to those places. Yes or no? — Scranton. PA. Dear Scranton: I did not take Latin and have regretted it ever since. True, people don't convene in Latin, but it will help expand your vocabulary. Go for it! You'll be glad you did. Gem at the Day: The less you say. the more people will remember. AIDS lesson Dear Ann Landers: I hive a very long story. so . don't expect to see this letter in the newspaper. I grew up in a small town in South Dakota and had a very confusing childhood. 1 am male, but until high school. I looked like a very pretty little girt. My father was attach­ ed to me. as were several other male members of my extended family. Phyxical. sexual, menu! and verbal abuse were fre­ quent occurrences until I waa in my middle teens. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Legal Notice ftUTLAND CHANTER TOWNSHIP Juno 14. 1995 Regufor Board mooting colfod to order Ol 7:30 P Present Bradley. House. Hansford. Munjoy. Bodford. Edword*. Absent Palmer. Present: Com mtssaoner Jomes Pot Sharpe. Jeon Gallup and seven residents. Accepted Lindo Bedfords resignation from the Planning ond Zoning Board State Dept of Tronsportatton ha* approved a stgnal light ot rhe intersection of M-37. Green St. ond Heath Rd Report* of Treasurer ond Building Inspector received ond placed on filo. Dented - plat review ol P>ne Haven Estate* Phase II. Presented with the first reading of the proposed amendments of land Use Approved gravel rood protect in the amount of 510.530 00 Vouchors in the amount of 536 334.37 approved lor payment. Adjournment ot 9. :0 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford. Clerfc Attested to by Robert M. Edwards Supervisor (6 22) I ran away to Texas as soon as I could, found a job and tried to build a life. Depres­ sion consumed me. and I attempted suicide. I was committed to a mental ward twice and once checked myself in. I have had three psychologists and one psychiatrist. All of them have tried to sleep with me. I am not a egomaniac who thinks I am gorgous. 1 am a former male model who still attracts both men and women. For a while, it was the only way I knew to find love. After seven years of therapy. I know the difference between love and the things I did to replace the absence of it. After years of promiscuity, I contracted aIDS. Instead of being sad and upset, I am happy . I pray that my next life will be more loving and kind. 1 have forgiven myself and others, and all 1 want now is peace. I am saddened by the state of the world There is so much anger, destruction and danger. When 1 see an act of kindness, I am almost moved lo tears. It pleases me when I see people who are enjoying their lives. 1 didn’t enjoy mine, and I realize what a shame that is. The reason for writing is to thank you for providing me with laughter, tears and joy when few other things touched my heart You perform a useful service. I can’t say I always agree with you. but I have always enjoyed your words So, kind lady, even though 1 am beyond help. I wanted you to know how special you are to me. and I wish you happiness always. Continue to be brave and speak your mind. — Nameless in Plano. Texas. Wake up call Dear Ann Landers: 1 read your column about the rooster in France whose crowing irritated the neighbors. The owner was fin­ ed for disturbing the peace 1 wish we had some law in Michigan that would take care of the young hoodlums who gun their engines day and night. It is especially bad in mobile home parks where the speed limit is 20 miles per hour. They zip around going al least 60. These wackos think they are King Kong when they gun their cars. If I had the money, I would move to France, where there is respect for the law and a decent judge. — Marysville. Mich. Dear Marysville: You don't need to move to France. If teenage punks are zipp­ ing around at 60 miles an hour in a 20-mile zone, you should report them. Your call, by the way. could save some lives. I recom­ mend it. (iem of the Day: The best safety device on a car is a rear-view mirror — with a cop in it. Is life passing you by? Wans to improve your social skills? Write for Ann Landers' new booklet. "How to Make Friends and Step Being Lonely.'' Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Am Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.15.) Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. ( Lake Odessa NEWS • Sa'.urday marks the Lake Odessa Alumni Reunion at Lakewood High School. Several classes are meeting earlier in the day for meals or snacks. The 1939 class will have lunch together at Fellowship Hall. The Lakewood Schtxil Board, with two new members Joel Pepper and Perry Strimback. will meet Monday. June 26. They replace Kristine Hynes and Jeffrey Boot, who chose not to see second terms. The good news is that the millage requests were passed by healthy margins. The other news is that Supt. Steven Secor was hospitalized with a heart attack the week of the election on June 12. The Lake Odessa Fair begins next week, with rides open on Thursday, June 29. The parade will be Friday morning. June 30, star­ ting at 10 a.m. The reception for (he Grand Marshall will be that afternoon at 2 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Hale McCartney was the choice of the Lions Club for this year's Grand Marshall honors. The fair continues through July 4. Also next week, the event that draws about 20.000 into town is "Art in the Park,” which comes on Saturday. July 1. Local groups serve food to feed the hungry hordes. On June 13. the Atethians of Central Church enjoyed a picnic at Faliasburg Park north of Lowell and then visited the Fran­ ciscan Center nearby. Member Phil Shetterly has sheared sheep for the resident nuns for many yean. The members had a tour of the Conference Center, which houses day care, respite care for the elderly, therapy sessions, greenhouse, space for the artist-in-residence, music rooms, library and chapel. A visiting group from Duluth was giving a concert that night. The members also had a tour of the farm grounds with a bunk house on three levels of the silo, pig pen, rabbitry, sheep fold, calf and cow bams, housing for ducks, the raised bed garden and the adjacent com p^*t bins. The rolling land provides beautiful . jws and showy plantings. Some local people attended the meeting of the Barry County Historical Society at the Lake Odessa Depot June 15. The weather was ideal for outdoor eating on the wide deck. Air condrtkxung made the intenor comfortable for the presentation by local president John Waite, as he related lhe history and progress repon of the depot relocation and restoration and for their business meeting. On Friday, three carloads of ladies from Kilpatrick United Brethren Church attended Ladies' Day at the Gull Lake Bible Con­ ference near Richland. Members of the Con­ gregational Women's Fellowship attended an identical program Wednesday . Ladies from Central United Methodist were in attendance Wednesday. Thursday and Friday, as were some from Lakewood United Methodist Thursday. There were 860 present on Friday. The dedication of the pavilion and the beachfront project was attended by hundreds on Saturday afternoon. People attending made use of the picnic tables for seating and many others brought blankets or lawn chairs. The bank thermometer registered 95 degrees, so the breeze from the lake was welcome. The rather informal program began with taped music. Village Manager John French welcomed the crowd and announced the events of the day which were coming. Helen Trump was ready with a basketful of prizes for the winners of the pontoon boat competi­ tion. Dr. Jack Tromp, using two-way radio, was marshaling the boats at the public landing site at lhe end of Tasker Road to get them in line and numbered. The boats made a loop of the lake and approached the judges sitting on the end of a dock — with beach umbrella for shade — after making a turn at the east end of the lake so they were in close formation as they passed in review. The winners were later announced, but by number only. Judges were Beth Barrone and Fred Wiselogle, who was dressed as Uncle Sam. Vendors from service groups were selling watermelon, iced lea. hot dogs, sno-cones. cotton candy. Melissa (Blundell) Goodemoot was m charge of children's fin activities which included face painting and balloon fin, races and more. Stale Rep. Terry Geiger spoke and enumerated some of the sites around the U.S. •Atere DuraTech has installed its line of products made from recycled plastics. The walks on the beach are made from DuraTech planking. Grand Canyon aad several national parts all are using the locally manufactured products Village President Bill Riggs spoke io the assembly and named the many people oo the council and ocher bodies who played rotes ia the project, much of which was funded by a grant from the DNR. Portions of the project are nearing the finish. French presented Geiger with a summer cap bearing the village logo so that when he finishes a long weary day in Lansing he can look at his cap and see where he is supposed io head toward home. Guitarist and singer Ed Englerth of Hastings entertained at the start of the pro­ gram and at later intervals. Readers of the Grand Rapids Press may have caught lhe essay in lhe Perspective sec­ tion Sunday, written by Linda Lamb about her later father, Alvin Heyboer, and his eternal optimism about the Detroit Tigers. Linda is the daughter of Alyce (Banker) Heyboer, retired Lakewood elementary teacher and a grandniece of Gladys (Rodgers) Sandbrook, former Woodland Township resident and also grandniece of Lottie Hough, who is at ThorMppte Manor. A large crowd was at Lakewood UM church Sunday evening for the "Praise Ser­ vice” planned by the Lakewood Ministerial Association. The music was joyous. It includ­ ed piano by the Rev. Kevin Cherry from the Sunfield United Brethren, organ by Rev. Brian Allbright of the Woodbury and Calvary UB. keyboard by Martin Vipond of the L.O. Christian Reformed Church and the orchestra from Pleasant Valley UB church. There were choruses sung with words on an overhead pro­ jector. testimony of praises, prayers and a message by Darrell Bosworth of Sunfield UM church. Refreshments were served in the din­ ing room to the many who attended from a wide variety of local congregations. The Rev. Ben Ridder of the CR church was the tender after the welcome by host pastor Ward Pierce. Ernest Cusack underwent beck surgery June 14. Mike and Ellen Lucks of Covilte Road are the happy parents of Grace, who was born on June 17. She is welcomed home by brothers Levi and Seth. She weighed 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. Central UM Church received notice of the death in Florida of Cecile Robinson on June 15 She was a wife of pastor the Rev. Paul Robinson and she had been a debate coach at Lake Odessa High School. She and Paul had moved recently into a retirement home, where she could receive care. Their daughter. Karen, and husband. Frank, and two daughters lived in Stadt. Germany. The Robinsons’ Lake Odessa years were from 1952 to 1959. Congratulations go to William and Mary Jean French on the birth of their great­ grandson. Atec Joseph, May 19 to Darcy and Joe Qutsenberry of Brown Road. Atec was born at Metropolitan Hospital, weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and he was 20 inches loog.Jiis grandparents are Shem and Ron Piercefield of Sixth Avenue and Royal and Dorothy Qutsenberry of rural Freeport. Another set of great-grandparents are Jack Mid Marie Barnes of Cloverdale. On June 6 the French and Barnes couptes became grandparents of Wade Joseph, born to Ron and Sherri (Barnes) Piercefield 81 Metropolitan Hospital Wade weighed 6 lb. 11 oz. and he was 19 inches long. His paternal grandparents are Roy and Blanche Piercefield of Second Avenue. Clara French of Third Street is the great-grandmother of Wade and the great-great-grandmother of Atec. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 22, 1995 — Page 9 A look at pioneer life in Michigan and the founding of Yankee Springs byJoyce F. Weinbrecht Miry M. Lewis Hoyt, the second daughter of William Lewis and Mary Goodwin Lewis, wu born in Weaihersfield, Wyoming County, N.Y., on Oct. I. 1832 The family moved to Michigan August 28, 1836, while it was rtill a territory and settled at Yankee Springs, Barry County, where her father was the first hotel keeper in the new country between Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. Mary M. Lewis married Henry Hoyt of Kalamazoo on Jan. 21. 1851. The following article appeared in Volume XXX of the Michigan Pioneer and Histoneal Society in 1906. The Hastings Banner supplied the photographs for the article. Mary Lewis Hoyt wrote u follows: “Oa the afternoon of a summer's day. Aug. 26. 1836, nearly 68 yean ago. there might have been a covered wagon containing a stalwart man of 35 yean and five children, between the ages of 11 and 2 yean, driving through the unbroken wilderness of Barry County in the Territory of Michigan. “Accompanying this wagon wu a woman oa horseback, carefully guiding her gray sad* die bone over the rough roads of the new country. She had in this way performed nearly the whole of journey, having started from Weathenfield. Wyoming County. New York, three weeks before, taking in Canada oo our route and expecting to settle in South Bend, Indiana, where my father had bought a tract of land of 160 acres. “The party comissed of my father. William Lewis, and Mary Goodwin Lewis. Iris wife, three daughters and a son, also an adopted dwghler. Flavia Stone. We were at this time about lo spend the night with an older brother. Calvin Lewis, who came lo Michigan a few weeks in advance of us, and settled in Yankee Springs, but the result wu that we settled there also. “I wu a child of 4 years at the time, so words of my mother will best describe our coming into Michigan/’ After leaving Detroit, the road wu mostly through dense woods. Marshall. Battle Creek and Kalamazoo being marked by little clusters, through Gull Prairie, now Richland, and there met Leonard Slater, located on the Indian reservation as missionary lo the Potawaiomi tribe of Indians. Leaving this place, we plunged into the wildemeu and the rand having despaired, we followed an Indian trail marked by biased trees and journeyed 18 mites farther through the woods without see­ ing a single habitation. Tired and travel worn, weary and hungry we halted at nightfall in a lovely valley in the wilderness, where a log house wu in process of erection. Living spr­ ings of clear cold water were gushing from a bank and on a nearby poplar tree someone had fastened a shingle marked Yankee Springs. “In 1835. a young man by the name of Charles Paul, in company with the family of Henry Leonard, were eating their luncheon under th.- trees besides one of the springs. A stranger joined them and it came out n conversatson that they were al) from New England states, and one of the party said *We are all Yankees.* At this suggestion. Charles Paul hewed the bark off the side of an oak tree and cut the words ‘Yankee Springs* on it. The name clung to the place and was finally adopted by the township.** Mary Hoyt continued, “A wefcoue wu given us by our relatives, and the tog cabin of two rooms wu shared together. A quilt wu hunt over the door space and the windows were boarded. A supper wu served and we settled down for the night. Dismal tales have come to me of those first nights in the forest; that the barking of the wolves broke the stillness of the hours and 'hat the glittering eyeballs of the panther look­ ed down upon us with no friendly gaze. “My father located 1,000 acres of land there and it soon grew io be an attractive place We endured m common with all the earlier settlers the trials and privations of pioneer and frontier life, and lived to see the wilderness subdued and surrounded by all that pertains to a later civilization. Here in this thick fores* the land entirely unclaimed, we settled. “The woods were filled with Indians and our nearest white neighbor, Calvin G. Hill, was eight mites distant from us. From Mid­ dleville io Ada. the direct route to Grand Rapids wu a dense forest, an unbroken wilderness without an inhabitant “We were on the direct line of the great Ir • dian Trail running from Detroit to Grand Rapsds which passed directly through Barry County “But we were not long alone. The fur trader and the speculator were abroad in the land, and to fill the increasing demands of the One of the springs that gave Yankee Springs Its name. Two great grandsons of Bill Lewis are in the foreground. Safety organizations recognized by Hastings Board of Education During the school year, Hastings students benefit from the volunteering of time and talent by emergency services workers in the county. Learning about fire safety, the DARE program and other presentations are given by member* of various agencies. On June 13, the Hastings Board of Education lauded the departments be presenting certificates of appreciation to (left to right) Undersheriff Don Ford of the Barry County Sheriffs Department, Hastings police officer Jack Cross and Hastings Fire Department firefighter Jerry McDonald Also thanked was the Michigan State Police and Johnstown Fire Department NEWS NEWS NEWS “Yankee" Bill Lewis and Mary Goodwin Lewis. weary traveler, our little cottage of two rooms wu extended, building after building, until we occupied “nine ‘stories on the ground.' seven distinct buildings in a row in the front and two additional in the back. They presented neither an imposing nor a graceful appearance, but were the hurried creation of backwoods life, where there wu no time to waste on architecture, symmetry or beauty The fame of the place spread throughout the country, and so brisk wu business at the old 'Mansion House.* u it wu called, that it wu no uncommong thing for 100 people lo tarry there for a night, while 60 teams were often stabled there between sunset and sunrise. The extreme ends of lhe old house were named. The one farthest north wu “Grand Rapids'* and the extreme south wu “Kalamazoo.** The Kalamazoo wu con­ sidered the “best room** and wu furnished better than the others and the better class of people occupied generally bridal parties, etc. All the other buildings have tumbled to ruin. This building alone stands (1906) out all by itse’f. It is close to the road, down in the hollow, seemingly proud of the fact that it hu survived all of the changes of the last century and inviting admiration and respect because of it. If the old building could speak, what stories it could tell, what historical information it could impart that would be of interest and benefit lo future generations. “Together this husband and wife labored and toiled, their chief desire seeming to be to give happiness to those about them. With a hospitality that wu proverbial and a generosi­ ty that can not be measured by ordinary methods, they greeted all who came, the man without money wu treated u well as the man whose pocket bulged with the currency of that day. “Ministers of all denomination, irrespec­ tive of creed, were entertained free of charge, but were expected to hold an evening service in our large dining-room, and men were sent out to notify the neighbors to that effect. “The first Episcopal service I ever beard wu rendered there by Dr. Francis Cuming, who was journeying to Grand Rapids to settle over St. Mark's Church in that city. “We were in very close touch with the peo­ ple at Grand Rapids in the early days and visited often in their families. Much of our trading wu done there and. though they were 38 miles distant from us, we made frequent journeys there. “I remember seeing Louis Campau and Rix Robinson, those grand pioneers, the earliest. Their names should never be forgotten by us. They were here in the early 1820s and none who came after exceeded them in powers of endurance, or the cheerfulness with which they bore the hardships and toil of that period. “The name of Louis Campau is reverenced by older Grand Rapids people, for he came there first. He once owned the whole village of Grand Rapids. In the old days all knew of his tender heart. All who met him received some kindness at his hand. We used to hear now. when his bank failed, he brought home armfulls of wildcat money and papered his cupola with it. saying. “If you won't cir­ culate. you shall stay still.'* “I recall the Whitney family, the Moreaus, the Godfreys, Morrisons, Richmonds, Whites. Henry R. Williams, the Almys, P.R.L. Peirce. Canton Smith, an early hotel keeper of that city, the Rathbones, early set­ tlers who built a large hotel and opened it with a big dance. 1 wu there and danced all night. Mrs. T.B. Church, that noble pioneer woman who played the organ of St. Mark's Church for 50 years and is still living (1906) in that ci­ ty; her gifted son. Fredrick Church, then a babe whom I often carried in my arms, now celebrated world wide as an artist All these and many more were household names with us and went to make up a part of our family life in a time when there were few social bar­ riers and man felt and needed the sympathy and encouragement of his brother man. “Lewis Cass wu twice our guest. ex­ Governor FeldT ex-Governor Ransom. U.S. Senator Zach Chandler. Senator Charles E. Stuart, Judge Pratt and indeed, all men of note who traveled in those days were at some time or ocher entertained there in the primitive style of lhe day. “Royalty was once entertained at the Man s»on House, and this occasion wu memorable as being the first time that the table was set with napkins for each guest, word having been sent in advance of his coming Almost the first guest I can remember was Douglas Houghton, then a young man. He was first ap pointed State Surveyor and later, as we all know, filled the office of State Geologist for many years. of...YOUR COMMUNITY cm be read The Mansion Springs. Hou«.e, Yankee “Theft and robberies were unknown, although large quantities of money were car­ ried by travelers and it would have been an easy matter for rt to change hands had there been the desire for it by designing persons. '‘For example, every year large quantities of money were carried through from Detroit to Grand Rapids to pay the Indians at their an­ nual payments. This money, $15,000. was conveyed through in an extra stage by a man named Lee, accompanied by an Indian inter­ preter named ProvonsoL The money was all in specie and was carried in boxes about a foot square, very heavy asJ remember hearing. These boxes were all set in the room al the south end of the old house. There was an out­ side door with an old lock and key to it. Two old guns they had were set up in one comer of the room and those men probably slept without a care of thought of being robbed and sent safely through from Detroit to Grand Rapids in this simple and easy way. “My father was a man of indomitable courage and perserverancc. never discourag­ ed. always happy and with a fund of humor, wit and story idling rarely exceeded. He was just the one to lead in settling and establishing a new country. He planned largely and liberally, and was able with perservance and strong health to carry out his plans and by his personal magnetism encouraged others to work and perserve also. "He was the first to contract for carrying the United States mail through that portion of the country, la the first contract he was assisted by General Withey, of Grand Rapids. This route was from Battle Creek lo Grand Rapids. Later, a contract was taken to carry the mail from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids. Lines of stages were put ci and several coaches a day were started frr m these points, all meeting at Yankee Spring», the half way house for refreshments of passengers and change of horses. “For many years this was the only route through the woods from Battle Creek and Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids and until other roads were opened up it made very lively times at the old house. “The Yankee Springs post office, for a long time supplied the adjacent country. Letters were luxuries in those days, rare and costly. Envelopes and postage stamps were unknown. We wrote on three pages of the paper, folding it so the name could be written in the middle of the fourth and sealing with a wafer, (of wax)f directed it and then paid our 25 cents postage on it or left it to be collected by the person to whom it was addressed, just as we chose. Sometimes it was difficult for the older settler to produce the 25 cents to pay postage and he had to cam it before he could claim his letter. “My father and Rix Robinson built the first bridge across the Thomapple River in 1838. The road then ran on the old Indian trail across the Coldwater Stream on Section 35. in Caledonia. Split logs were used for flooring, pinned down by wooden pins. “He. in company with some others, started in 1849 to build a plank road that was to turn from Galesburg to Grand Rapids A good deal of time, energy and capital was expanded on this scheme, but it was finally abandoned. (To be continued) Need to Raise CASH in a hurry? 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The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objection may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 22, 1995 Local man to teach in Armenia The group which wil travel to Armenia to teach environmental health are (left to right, back) Alex Bakakan, Scott McNabb. George Piligian. Ara Tekian, Vahe Karanr^ian (front) Krikor Soghikian, Haroutune Armenian. Zabele Zakarian, V. Hany Adrounie, Avedis Donabedan and Ara Khachaturian. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A team of experts In medicine, environmental health, public health and medical administration from the United States arc joining together to teach a public health course at the American University of Armenia in Yerevan. Armenia. One of the professors who will make the trip is Dr. V. Harry Adrounie of Hastings. Adrounie is an environmental scientist with a doctorate in environmental health and is a registered san Harun in California. Michigan. Pennsylvania and North Carolina The recipient of numerous stale and national awards. Adrounie has also received special recognition from the Michigan Environmental Health Association and won the "Concerned Citizen Award" from the World Safety Organization He serves as the chairman of the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee, vice chairman of the Hastings Gty Planning Commission, and is co-founder of the science advisory and policy board for the Michigan Groundwater Survey. Adrounie is listed in the 1994-95 edition of Marquis "Who's Who in American Education." As a professor, be has taught environmental health in Hawaii. Missouri and Michigan, as NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry Ounty Planning/ Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on June a, 1995 at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Room. Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Michigan. Request to rezone prop­ Request to rezone erly In Sec. 1 Orangeville Twp. erty in Sec. 5, Orangeville Twp. of the following amendment to the 1978 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE prop­ SEC. 6. T2H. niOW, LOTS 1-23 OF RECORDED PLAT OF CHATEAU PARK PI AND LOTS 1-20 OF RECORDED PLAT OF CHATEAU PARK. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration A-^M FROM C-2 TO RL-1. Request to rezone property in Sec. 11 < 14, Orangeville Township DCQWS319FT.THN60EGW100 FROM R L8 A R-2 TO AR. Request to rezone prop­ erty in Sec. 5, Orangeville Request to rezone prop­ erty In Sec. 17 Orangeville Twp. & well as the American University in Bcruit. The master s course in public health to be taught in Armenia is sponsored by the University of Califomia/Oakland. and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and is taught in segments from March to December. Adrounie's j»ortion set for later this summer. "The course is set up that way because they can't afford to heat the buildings in the winter." Adrounie noted The post graduate course will be attended by Armenian doctors, nurses, dentists medical administrators and environmental health people. Some of the lopici of study wil! be epidemilogy. infectious disease, toxicology, air quality, waler and sewage, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, global warming, air pollution, solid waste, hazardous wastes, electromagnetic radiation, hygiene and rodent and insea control. 20. On his the last day in Armenia, Adrounie is scheduled to visit a nuclear power plant. "When they successfully complete the course, they will have a master’s degree in public health." Adrounie said of those taking the course. He expects that tlx: "students" will stay in Armenia to help promote the welfare of their country. Adrounie volunteered to teach for two reasons. "Because they need the help; they don’t have the experience or the expertise we do." he said. Tm trying to donate my knowledge and experience where it’s needed. Plus, I'm a first generation Armenian." he said. Adrounie has also taught in Indonesia. Japan, all of the Middle East and South America. FROM R 2 TO R-1. eta at ths ew corner sac It T2N.RWW. TH N IMS FT, TH E •SB78 FT. TH N 421 FT. TH E 421 FT, TH 8 286 FT. TH 8 87 DEG 377 FT TH 28 OGG E 440 FT. TH S 7 UGG W »4 FT. TH 8 87 DEG E ITS FT. TH 8 287 FT, TH E 222 FT. TH 8 132 FT, TH E MS FT. TH 8 100 • ’ TH 8 12 DEG E 80 FT. TH W 300 FT. TH 8 8 DEG E 220 FT. TO THE S UWE OF SEC 17. TH W 740 FT. TH N 430 FT. TH W SM FT. TH 8 420 FT. TH W 881 FT. TO FOG- MAP CHANGE • A*7<M Request to rezone property In Sec. 4, 5, 8 A 9. Orangeville Township (see attached map). 1320 FT. TH 8 300 FT. TO POfik TH 8228 FT,TH EM7 FT. TH N 226FT,TH E 981 FT.TH828DEGE44448FT.TH N 27 DEG E 341 FT. TH N M DEG W 320 k T. TH N 6 OGG W MO FT. TH TO N UNE OF SEC 20. TH W 740 FT. TH S 200 FT. TH W M0 FT. TO F08. ALSO COMM. AT N 1M POST SEC 20. T2N. RMW, TH E 818.78 FT. TH 8 86762 FT. TH N 80 DEO W 798 FT. TO FOG. TH 8 47 DEG W 38060 FT. TH M 68 DEG W 8SB FT. TH N 27 OGG E 2*1 68 FT. TH 8 M DEO W 781 FT. TO FOG. TH E 800 FT TO THE SW CORNER OF LOT 21 OF SAM BRAVATA PLAT. TH N 735 FT. TH W 600 FT. TH N 420 FT. TH W 330 FT. TH 8 920 FT. TH W 330 FT. TH S 638 FT. THE 880 FT TO ROB. FROM R-3 TO AR. Request to rezone prop­ erty in Sec. 6, Orangeville GIRL, Molly Beth Cobb, bom at Si. Marys Hospital. Grand Rapids, to Doug and Kd'y Cobb of Lake Odessa. She weighed 7 lbs. and was 20 V6 inches long. GIRL, Linsey and Dustin would like to welcome the arrival of their aew sister. Cassie Ann Clark, weighing 7 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long, bom at Blodgett Hosoital on May 28. 1995. Parents are Dan and Mary Clark. Grandparents are Philip and Pauline Arm­ strong and Robert and Leona Clark. GIRL, Kelly Kay, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 6 at 8:31 a m. to Kevin and Kitrim Courtney. Nashville, weighing 8 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 2156 inches long GIRL, Hannah Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 6 at 5:49 p.m. to Tom and Denise Drury. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs., 816 ozs. and 21V6 inches long. GIRL, Samantha Cherie Parker, bora at Pen­ nock Hospital on June 9 at 4:40 p.m. to Dwight and Carrie Parker. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs., I oz. and 19 inches long. BOY, Cody Ryan, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 11 at 10:13 a.m. to Roy and Ulrikr Fuller. Hastings, weighing 10 Rm.. 5 oca. and 21.5 inches long. TWINS Christa Beret and Katharine Rose Scheck were bora at Battle Creek Health System at 4:22 a.m. and 4:25 a.m. to Vem and Celeste Scheck. Christa, weighing tn at 5 lbs.. 616 ozs. and I9U inches long and Katharine. 3 lbs.. 13 ozs. and 18 inches long. The proud grandparents are Roger and Genevieve Ben­ nett and Allen and Marilyn Scheck. LEGAL NOTICE: W 221 FT. TH N 31 DEG W B7 79 FT. TH N 26 DEG W 211JS FT. TH N 54 DEG W MORTGAGE SALE - Deiouh hm been mode in the condition* of o mortgage mode by CAM D. MEHtt AND DANA JO MEHEIt. husband and wHe to FIRST MORTGAGE AMERICA mortgagee. doted 2-27-92. and recorded on 3-4-95. tn Liber 536, on pope 480, Barry County Record*. Michigan. and OMiyied by said Mortgagee to AMDEST FINANC­ ING CORP.. by on assignment dated the 2-77-92 and recorded on 3-6-92 in Lftmr 537 on pope 28 In Barry County Record* and assigned by said assignee to M L MKLER KA. CFNB. TRUSTEE by an assignment doted 2-77-92. ond recorded on 3-17-92 in liber 537. on pope 730, Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgoge there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of Nine Thou­ sand Eight Hundred and Sixty Eight 52/100 Dollars (19.868.32). including intoreet at 16.900 % per annum. Under rhe power of sole contained in sotd mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that *oid mortgage will bo foreclosed by a tale of the mortgage premise*, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, al 2:00 o'clock p.m. on July 6. 1995. Sold promise* ore situated in Township of Castleton Barry County. Michigan, and are d*c.crib«d a.: A FAXCEl IN THE NOXTHtAST 1/4 Of SKTIOH 36. TOWNS 3 HOXTH. RANGE 7 WBI OtSCMUD AS KGMMNG AT A FONT M THE CSEIB Of HIGHWAY THAT IS 609 S HET LAST Of THE CBOtX Of SAID SECTION 36. THENCE HOXTH 22S fHT. THENCE WIST IM FKT. THENCE HOXTH TO MICHIGAN CENTRAL XAIIXOAO FIGHT Of WAY THENCE HOXTHEASTIXIV ALONG SAID XAIIWAY TO A POINT DDL NOXTH Of A POINT XS4.5 HIT LAST Of THL CENTEX Of SAID SICTTOH X. THENCE SOUTH TO THE EAST ANO WtST 1/4 IM Of SAID SECTION M. THEEKE WtST 1» FttT TO PLAO Of XEGINNING CASTLETON TOWNSHIP XAXXY COUHTY. MICHIGAN Th. p^lod rfioll b. 4 moMh. Hom Ih. dot. ol web wl. uoIm. dMwmhwd abandwi•d M ocrardonc. wllh 1MXQ MO lMla. U> which cow Ih. rwtamphoo pOTlod .boll b. 30 dor» ham lb. dot. ol wch wl. Dowd: Moy 16. IMS H.L. MKLEX «A. CFNX TWUSTH Aw^w. ol Mongo,.. Mlchori M Grand 31731 HorthwMIorn Hwy. St. 264W formlo^on HUH. SM 4X334 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 22, 1995 — Page 11 Girls + math + science = successful local community/school program A luncheon tor the girls of the Hastings schools and representatives of local businesses that look pan in a cooperalive program was held recently at the Viking Company. The luncheon was the last phase of a program io encourage girls in grades three through Five to take math and science classes to enhance their career preparedness in the future. The luncheon gave the girl ambassadors who had toured the businesses a chance to display what they had learned to develop advertising fur their respective companies. Their presentations included overhead transparencies, a video taped newsreel simulation of piston ring production, banners, posters, 'acrosstic' poems, songs and scrap hooka Each girl ambassador received a certificate of participation, and each company received an engraved trophy for the school group as a token of their appreciation for starting the Participants from Hastings elementary schools, students and teachers, water? the presentations with their hosts during the luncheon at the Viking Company. program The involvement of girls in the community resulted in a partnership between the real world of stork and the schools Businesses taking pan and representatives were Mary Campbell. Becky Wieland. Bobi King. Teresa Wilkins, fill Baes. Sand! Wake of the Viking Company; Brenda Teegardin and Shaun Durkee from Felspausch Food Stores; Manon Bennett of Hastings Manufacturing. Earlenc and David Baum of Hastings Fiberglass Products; Diane Dipen and Shaun Gorby of Pro Line; and Dave Science coordinator Jan Lawion, teacher Emmalene McConnell chat with Mary Campbell of the Viking Company Lawson, McConnell and another teacher. John Marrin were responsible for the math and science program that involved girts from the schools and Hastings buamaaaes. Welsch of Flesfab The program waa made possible by a grant from the Calhoun Intermediate School district and the Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation. The grant request was written by John Merritt and Emmalene McConnell, teachers at Central Elementary and Jan Lawson, science coordinator for the schools. The girl ambassadors were Rachel Pohja. Izslie Crowley. Nicki Doozan. Katy Rocs. Hilary Appleby, and Kara Hill of Northeastern Elementary; Sara Wank. Victoria Mahmet. Amber Snath. Mary Atm Trainer. Julie Gilmore. Katie Boyer. Ashley Central School students (left to right) Emily Heath. Molly Benningfleld. Chelsea Evans. Loren Beach, Kali Flohr and Amy Abbott make their presentation. . Each group of girt ambassadors made a presentation using what they had learned about their host companies. Making their presentation are (left to right) Nidd Doozan. Hilary Appleby. Katy Ross. Kara HUI . Rachel Pohja and Leslie Crowley with teacher Sue Murphy. Bn and Echo Burbank of Pleasantview. Jessica Storm. Amy Jo Scott. Jessie Roush. Becky Ogden, leanne Eller. Chelsea Case, and Brenda Westfall came from Southeastern From Central, came Emily Heath. Lauren Beach. Chelsea Evans. Kelli Flohr. Amy Abbot) Molly Benningfleld. Danielle Goggins. Courtney Oakland. Kim Shorkey. Emily Hoke and Kane Hesteriy Sponsors of die program say they hope this just the beginning of learning of work place skills, and can be expanded » include the use of more role models, more companies, and a larger number of students taking pan to broaden their career perspectives Echo Burbank, (front to back) Ashley Wright. Mary Ann Traister. Sara Wank. Vicky Mahmat and Katie Boyer from Pleasantview enjoy the luncheon at the Viking Company Nashville Baptist variance approved The Nashville Baptist Church received a thumbs up from the Zooiug Board of Ap­ peals last Thursday evening after months of public comment are' scrutiny of the cburch i plans to expand. But the church's request for a zoning variance to add Sunday School rooms, restrooms, a kitchen facility and fellowship hall "opened up a can of worms," according to ZB A members. The ZBA met in closed session for nearly 40 minutes because (here were questions about who sbouid be allowed to voce on the issue. Two members of the board also are members of the Baptist Church. Two others own property in ckxe proximity to the church, as docs the Village Zoning Administrates Some members of ibe board were criticized, during a public bearing last month, over then u.’ent io render a decision Gerald Waiter Hammond. Hastings and Heidi Lou Bera. Hastings Douglas Arnold Livingston. Delton and Barbara Jean Keck. Dekon Do—id Robert Goldsworthy. Hastings and Peggy Sue Segur. Hastings. Joshua David Coulter. Hastings and Jen­ nifer Lynn Cichowski. Hastings. William Frank Stevens, II. Battle Creek and Lynda Sue Mole*worth. Battle Crtek. Matthcu Allen Lord. Hastings and Brandi Lynn Brandl. Hastings. Alan Lee Smith, Hastings and Sue Ann Bailiff. Hastings. Edward C. Streeter. Shelbyville and Marianne Cathie Priest, Shelbyville Timothy Patrick Kelly. Shelbyvjile and Laura Kay Johnson. Shelbyville. Thomas Arden Newton, Woodland and Sheryl Lynn Dummer. Woodland Daniel Ellon Tamminga. Delton and Janice L. Wofford. Delton. R. William Browne. Charlotte and Lots Elaine Lund. Nashville Michael Ray Gomer. Woodland and Shan non Dian Smalley . Woodland John Lucas Miller. Jr.. Middleville and Amy Elizabeth Reed, Middleville. David Peter Dykehouse Jr.. Delton and Lori Joanna Davenport. Deltoc Brian Jeffrey Nelson. Hastings and Susan Mane Wood. Hastings because of a possible conflict of interest. Spouses of two ZBA members wrote letters perceived as opposing the project. This, along with church members’ right to vote, became a topic of discussion. "Mark Rigelman and Rick VanEngen have a conflict in tins issue because they are church members." maintained attorney David Dimmers, who represented property owners at the hearing. "Anyone living directly next door to the church or whose husband wrote a letter in opposition cannot be objective." (referring to ZBA members Judy Gonser and Donald Conner) said attorney Nelson Kane, who represented the Nashville Bapdsi Church ZBA members contacted their legal counsel for an opinion prior to voting on the issue and Chairman Bob Dwyer announced that Rigelman and VanEngen would abstain from voting. Discussion look place over a motion by Conner, which later died due to lack of support, to allow the variance with changes in dimensions. Conner commented that building plans for the addition indicated that it would not be as wide as the church. "I think that the variance should allow for the extra distance. The church could have asked for more space to build upon than they did." said Conner "People came to a public hearing based on the church's proposal, we have an ethical obligation to those people. Besides, the petitioner hasn't asked for a change," commented Dwyer. The variance for the church was then granted, with Judy Gonser casting the only dissenting vote. Dwyer commented to board members upon approval of the variance that there was a lot of selective enforcement of zoning violations practiced within the village. "It appears that those in the village who obtain building permits are the only ones policed." said Dwyer. He added. "I have made observations of flagrant violations of our zoning throughout the village." Dwyer then began to point out several violations, both of residential properties and local businesses, to ZBA members and Jeanne Steortz. village zoning administrator "I’m not sure how much the village will back me up when I write tickets." said Steortz. "I write the tickets and the council goes around behind me and tells everybody to "just forget them " Steortz added that she felt that council members, along with the Nashville Police Department, had been advising residents that permits were not needed for various projects so the zoning administrator didn't need to be contacted. "We as ZBA members should contact our zoning administrator and ask that tickets be written for known violations" said Dwyer. "It's lime that she and the village c Mincil enforce the zoning ordinances." "1 have been policing violations vhen I can, in fact I am leaving the meeting tonight to issue a ticket for a violation by the Baptist Church" said Steortz." She added that she sends letters to violators and then follows with tickets for non-compliancc when warnings are ignored. LEGAL NOTICES: __________ ________ 21 Sywopsl* hastinqa CMAirrCTTowwHy June 12. 1995 — 7:00 p.m. All board member* present. County Comm, and n fix. Rewlution to allow resxienti to hock up to city Approved one du»t control application on all township dirt roods. Pay BIRCH bill. MTA dues, other outstanding bills. Meeting adjourned at 8:35. Submitted by Bonnie Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by. Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor (6-22) ANNUAL REPOTT ANNUAL REPORT — The Annual Report ci the Willard G. ond Jessie M. Pierce Foundation for the period endi«\. December 31. 1994 t available at the office of Ernst and Young. LLP. c/o Cynthia Havard. 171 Monroe Ave.. N.W.. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 For inspection during regular busine** hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days after publication date of this notice. Willard G. Pierce. Trustee (6Z22) SoiZheastem girl ambassadors (left to right) Chelsea Case, Amy Scon, Leanne Etter. Jessica Roush. Brenda Westfall and Becky Ogden are ready to give their presentation with help from leecher John Merritt VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TRUTH IN TAXATION The village council of the Village of Middleville will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, the 29th day of June, 1995, in the Village Hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, to receive testimony and discuss a proposed additional 1995 village operating millage rate. The village levied 11.71 mills in 1994. If taxes are not increased following the public hearing, pursuant to Act 5 of Public Acts 1982, the Village will only be able to levy 11.56 mils in 1995. However, the Village has com­ plete authority to establish the number of mils to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. In order to maintain basic municipal services, the Village proposes to levy an additional .15 mills ($0.15 per $1,000.00 SEV) above the 11.56 mil base tax rate, or a total operating rate of 11.71 mills ($11.71 per $1,000.00 SEV). This will provide an estimate 1.3% in­ crease in Village operating revenues over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. The village council will take action on a pro­ posed resolution to increase its millage rate at a special meeting 'immediately following the public hearing. Should the additional millage rate not be approved by the council, the Village would receive an increase in tax revenues over 1994 operating revenues of only 3.96%. Public comment on this proposed increase is welcome at the public hearing. June 12, 1995 Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 22. 1995 Hamess racing circuit to stop in Lake Odessa June 30 thru July 4 Michigan Colt Stakes champion Jerry’s Cadet and other top two- and three-year-old Michigan sired and bred harness horses will race at the Lake Odessa Fair June 30-July 4. Post time each day for the $150,200 Michigan Colt Stakes will be 1 p.m. at the fairgrounds on Jordan [jfce Road in Lake Odessa. The Lake Odessa Fair has been having har­ ness racing since 1906. The Michigan Colt Slakes are pari of the $5 million Michigan Stakes Circuit in 1995, the 104th year for county fair harness racing in this state. Jerry's Cadet, last season's Michigan Colt Slakes champion two-year-old pacing colt, was impressive in the spring finals at Hazel Park Raceway June 10. taking his $13,600 division of the first Michigan Colt Stakes event of the season in 1:54.3. a new lifetime mark fur the Ambro Cadet/Cloverieaf Gladys bay colt. Owned by Jeff James of Farmington Hills. Paul Kennedy Jr. of Canton, Calvin Outlaw of Detroit. Ernie Schneider of Bloomfield Hills and Rebecca Williams of Canton and trained by Paul Kennedy Jr.. Jerry's Cadet now has a record of 7-5-0-2 this year with lifetime earnings of $151,047. Driven by Jeff James, his next event will be the $10,000 Standardbred Series on Satur­ day. July 1. Also expected for the Standardbred Series are two spring finals winners from the part­ nership of Duane Chippi of Cass City. Richard Sykes of Vassar and trainer Al Tom­ linson of Mason. They are Classic Comeon. driven by Carl Putnam, who won his twoyear-old trotting division in 2:04 after spot­ ting the field about six lengths and Energetic Years. Energy Bumer/Most Happy Years, driven by Darrell Wright, who look the pac­ ing filly division for fun in 2:01.4.. The filly also is owned by Ed Engle Jr. Other spring finals winners expected to race m Lake Odessa will be Super Impact. Story Time and Hardly Rocked. The racing series will begin Friday, June 30. with six Green Circuit races. The following afternoon, the fair will fea­ ture five Michigan Colt Stakes Standardbred Series races, worth an estimated $10,000 each. Included will be (in order) the TwoYear-Old Coll Trot. Two-Year-Old Filly Pace, Two-Year-Old Colt Pace. Three-YearOld Colt Trot and Three-Year-Old Colt Pace. Two Green Circuit races with $3,000 purses also are scheduled for that day. Eight $7,500 Blue Circuit events are planned for Sunday, July 2. Six S1.35O Overnights races for the best local horses will be held on Monday. July 3. Overnights races are not for stakes hones. Six more Overnights with the same purses are scheduled for Tuesday. July 4. There are four purse divisions per sex and gait for two-year-olds and three-year-olds of­ fered in the Michigan Colt Stakes at the fairs. They include Standardbred Series. $10,000; Blue Circuit. $7,500; Gold Cir­ cuit. $5,000. and Green Circuit. $3,000. More than 1,500 colts and fillies are eligi­ ble for the 1995 season. The Overnights are non-wakes events mainly for local horses. Sic Futurities, the Charles Coon Memo­ rial. Wolverine, Michigan, Spartan. Michi­ gan Breeders and Fedele Faun, highlight the county fair schedule, offering total purses in excess of $1 million. Two- and three-yearolds are eligible for eight $100,000 Michi­ gan Sire Stakes at the pari-mutuel raceways. The Michigan Colt Stakes concludes its season with the $140,000 Fall Colt Stakes Finals at Hazel Park Raceway in October. Also in the fall, the Michigan Stakes Cir­ cuit features four $80.000-plus Michigan Pari-mutuel Slakes for four-year-olds. Seven Michigan-bred horses have become world champions, and the Michigan-bred Shiaway St. Pat won the 1981 Hambletonian. regarded as harness racing's most pres­ tigious event. Just last season. 71 track records were equaled or fell at fairs, including six stale records. Two Michigan sired and bred race records and two more earnings marks also were established Dutch coach Roy Wilhelm (right) stands with soccer player Scott Evans of Middleville at a previous soccer camp. Witoekn wil lend his expertise on the sport to young people in a camp at Thomapple Kellogg July 10-14. Dutch soccer camp to be offered at TK Area youth soccer players interested in improving their game are invited to take part in an international soccer camp July 10-14 at the Thomapple Kellogg High School varsity soccer fiekl TK varsity soccer coach Steve Evans said his longtime friend. Roy Wilhelm, and his staff will be instructors for the can*. which wdl have two training sessions daily. Wilhelm is a professional coach and scout in the Netherlands for the Dt tch champi­ onship club. PSV Eindhoven. 1 ormer Euro­ pean champions. Evans said of Wilhelm. "He brings a wealth of talent and experience to the ses­ sions. which art designed to challenge each player in the areas of technical improvement and tactical improvement and tactical awa eness" The PSV staff will use the "Coe ver" method of basic skills training, which many in the international soccer community con­ sider the reason for Holland's successful youth player development. Daily sessions will be held in the late morning and early evening to allow for more flexibility. Morning sessions will emphasize individual technical skills development. Evening sessions will focus more on sn all-sided group training designed to improve the player's ability to possess and distribute the ball, as well as on finishing skills. "The aim of the training program is indi­ vidual improvement so the coaches will pro­ vide each player with an evaluation of their work for the week." Evans said. "It is truly a rare opportunity to have coaches of such magnitude present a camp In our community that 1 would highly rec­ ommend it to any player serious about the game of soccer." There will be a limit to the number of players accepted into the camp in order to maintain small group instruction. For more information, call Evans at 795­ 7727. Four area racers place in weekend contests Four area auto racers placed in competi­ tions last weekend at three different loca­ tions. Ben Curtis of Nashville took seventh in a street slocks feature race Saturday night at I­ 96 Sj eedway near Lake Odessa. Bill May of Muskegon won that event. Robby Flock of Timecola, Calif., took the checkered flag and $2,000 in the Skoal Racing/NAMARS Auto Value Midget Series Mark Smith of Delton finished second in the feature race of the Road Warric' class at Galesburg Speedway last Saturday evening. behind Bob Reppen of Battle Creek. Ernie Bonmface. also of Delton, care in ninth in Hi Flyers feature race at Galesburg. Stubby Neil of Battle Creek took first. At Berlin Raceway last Saturday night. Dave Sensiba of Middleville gave leader Johnny Benson a run in the early going of the American Speed Association's "Pon City Racing 200." Benson, the favorite, won the race and Sensiba cooled off to take 11th. Sensiba's handlers won the Fel-Pro Best Appearing Crew award for the evening. Galesburg Speedway plans Enduro Race The Galesburg Michigan Speedway an­ nounces the first annual Heartbeat's of Battle Creek 300 Lap Super Enduro, paying $10,000 io the winner. Saturday. July I. A rain date pf Sunday. July 2. is also available. Gates open at 4 p.m and racing at 7:50 pm both nights Race fans may telephone the Speedway Hotline at (6161 665-1600 for tickets or more information. Event registrations will be taken by pit registrar Katie Foote at 382-1833. Rules questions may be directs to chief pit steward Gary Parr at (517) 485-3441 The Galesburg Michigan Speedway is located Midway between Kalamazoo and Bat­ tle Creek on 1-94 at the Galesburg exit. More than 100 junkyard bound cars will go 300 non-stop laps for a grand prize of $10,000. Entries are limited. Early entries have included J.B Bloomfield of Kalamazoo. Hollywood Swims of Bat­ tle Creek, Ken Scheffler of Benton Harbor. Lou Winkelhaus of Flint and more. Entries have been received from as far away as Florida and Massachusetts When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor...“THANKS” to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. : [ Kids have ‘four square’ summer fun This group of children is playing a game of Tour square* during the YMCA Summer Playground program held weekdays at Bob King Park in Hastings. The kids get together at the park from 9 a m. to noon Mondays through Thursday, then they go on a trip Fridays to places like the zoo and the Family Water Pa rk Hastings Men’s Softball League __________________________________ UZ__ Hastings Mess Softball League Grren Division W-L Jarman Coast...................................................... 5-1 Hast. Sanitary Serv........................................... 3-1 Thrifty Car Rental............................................ 4-4 Hastings Mutual................................................ 3-5 Bill 's Safety Service......................................... 2-6 E.W. Bliss........................................................... 1-7 BtoeDivWoa Hastings Chrysler........ .................................... 6-0 Kmart................................................................... 5-1 OTT (Black)........................................................4-2 OTT (Red)...........................................................4-2 Bnan's/Rjtsema................................................. 3-5 Cappon's Shell................................................... 2-5 TNR...................................................................... 2-5 Home Run Leaden — S. Parshall 6. D. Miller 5. G. Fergeaoo 4. B. Madden 3. D. Carpenter 3. M. Davis 5. J. Hobert 3. S. Eg­ gleston 3. Last Weeks Results TNR 12, Bills I; Jarman 11. Sanitary 3; Jarman 17. Thrifty 7; Kmart 10. Cappon's 6; OTT (Black) 8. TNR 7; OTT (Black) 11. Cappon's 6; Chrysler 25, Mutual 12; Brian*s/Riaema 14. Bliss 9; OTT (Red) 9. Bills 7; Mututal 15. Bliss 7; Mutual 17. Bliss 10; Kmart 20. Brian's 8. This week’s games Wednesday. June 21 — 6:30. TNR vs. Jar­ man's; 7:30. TNR vs. Mutual; 8:30, Cap­ pon's vs. Thrifty. Thursday. June 22 — 6:30, Chrysler vs. Bliss; 7:30. OTT (Black) vs. Sanitary; 9:30. OTT (Red) vs. Jarman's. Friday. June 23 - 6:30. Bill's vs. Mutual; 7:30. Kmart vs. Brian's; 8:30. Kmart vs. Thrifty. YMCA Adult Women’s Volleyball champs Winning first place in the YMCA women's volleyball league was the team sponsored by ICS Travel. Members of toe team were (from left): Susan KlnjorsM. Amy Hubbell and Susie Baum. Missing from photo are Dawn Galaviz. Stephanie Fekkes, Fiona Bundy and Debbie Salazar. YMCA Hastings Women’s Softball Team W-L Good Time Pizza.............................................. 2-0 Hastings Manufact........................................... 2-0 HAS Machine.................................................. 1-1 J -Ad Graphics..................................................... 1-1 Pennock Hospital...............................................1-1 True Value Sports............................................. l-l Goodenough' s.................................................... 0-2 Hastings Mutual................................................0-2 Results Monday. June 12 — Hastings Manufactur­ ing 11. J-Ad Graphics. 3; Hastings Mutual 5. Pennock Hospital 17. Tuesday. June 13 — Goodenough's Goodies 4. Good Time Pizza. 26; H A S Machine 5. True Value Sports 15. Taking second place in the YMCA women's volleyball league was the team sponsored by Ranger Tool and Die. Members of the team Include (first row from toft): Laurie Eastman and Kart Shepier. Second row: Erin Nell. Carrie Warner and Stacy Kensington. Misrjng from photo Carol Mack and Jenny Kensington �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 22, 1995 — Page 13 | LEGAL NOTICES Chy Holl. Council Chombon. Hostings, Michigan. 24. City Manager Penrod is getting request to use the council cbomberi lor private purposes and asked what council thought Mayor Gray staled that due to ADA requirements and security she was against it. Bleom stated that people could be referred to the county as they have o public meeting room in the new facility. Consensus was 25. Peg Peuroch. Chairman of the Historic District Study Committee was pro*ent and gov. a L-l-l i_n .1*,______ _ . —. . Carried property They hod 124 lor ond 6) ogainst. 26. Moved by Ketchum, supported by Moy to receive o letter from Julie Hinkle concerning the Historic District be received ond ploced on file. Yem; All. Absent None. Cor tied Absent None Carried Sharon Vickery. C.ty Clerk (6/22) MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho. boon mod. m th. State Michigan of Mortgagee, dated 5 arrested during Gun Lake party by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Eight police departments from three coun­ ties responded to a party that got out of hand al Gun Lake Saturday night. Police rcspjxxled to what were originally noise complaints at a party on Archwtxxl Drive in Yankee Springs Township around 10:45 p.m. Once at the scene, police officers were assaulted by some of the party goers, said officials from the Michigan State Police Wayland post. Police officers from stale police posts at Wayland. Rockford and Hastings, the Alle­ gan County and Barry County Sheriffs De­ partments, Wayland City Police. Plainwell Police and Middleville Police were called to the scene. Five people were arrested on various charges. The names of those arrested and the number of people al the party were not being released pending further investigation Among the charges the five are facing in­ clude assaulting a police uiTkxr. resisting and obstructing a police officer, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct. No one was injured in the incident. 16.2 mtn. A scene from lost year s Marketplace 29 A.D.*’ program at the Hope United Methodist Church. “Marketplace 29 A.D.” set at Hope United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School ai the Hope United Methodist Church (comer of M-37 and M-79) will be June 26-30 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Children ages 4 yean to sixth grade are welcome. The theme for this year will be • Marketplace 29 AD." Imagine the soum of a carpenter hammer­ ing. whik inhaling ae aroma of candy being made over an open file. The children and their leaders scatter from activity activity. Mats will be woven, ropes will be made, jewelry will be created, al! by the children. They will even become musical instrument makers while learning from a real dulcimer player The man they call Jesus, will be re-enacted by various players through drama. Of course recreation time and Bible time snacks will be provided. Call 945-2776 for more information or transportation. County Records 13.8774 for an increase of sum of Forty-Si. Thousand Six Hundred Nine-Two and »/100 Dollars (846,692.80). including interest Added police patrols promised for the July 4 holiday weekend 7 JO pe thence East 490 East, thence North 264 foot, thence period shall bo 6 months from Barry Intarmadiaie School District Board his 33 years of sense* on the board. WS ASSOOCtK day holiday weekend," iaid U. Ron Neil, commander of the Hastings post Some of the funds are provided by lhe Of­ fice of Highway and Safety Planning. According to studies, 53 percent of all fa­ talities involved alcohol, and in 73 percent of all deaths the victim was not wearing a safety belt. Safety belts are credited with sav­ ing more than 20.00G lives across the coun­ try since 1983. Police urge motorists and passengers to wear their seal belts, and make sure everyone in lhe vehicle is safely restrained. Gaskill retires from BISD Troy Michigan 48083 (3)3)689-1803 366.900 00 .39.66* 68 Michigan State Police at the Wayland and Hastings posts will be implementing addi­ tional patrols throughout the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The move is a result of a traffic survey that showed several problem areas through­ out Allegan County and Barry County. The additional patrols will be targeting these problem areas and will concentrate on speed, safety belt use and alcohol-related driving of­ fenses. "These patrols are in addition to the nor­ mal force we have working during the five- A special reception wan held on June 14 io honor retiring Barry Intermediate School Dinner Board member Robert Gaskill Gaskill has served on the BISD Board for 33 years. Board President Marcia TlITany recognized Gaskill's many coniributiom with his lime on the board, such as holding a number ot positions, including president. 'Bob Gaskill has served long and well.* Tiffany told the administrators and board members at the reception. "He has always kept a close eye on lhe district's nuances and worked hard io provide quality services to students throughout lhe BISD. H.s many contributions are NOTTCf File No 94SC-0251 SC HON. GARY R HOLMAN DYNAMIC REAL ESTATE Plaintiff KAREN S BRETHAUER. Defendant DAVIS H TW (P29290) Hastings. Michigan 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 Attom.* for Plaintiff 305 South Chtfch Street Hasting*. Mehigan 49056 (616)945-5050 1-800-M5-5S71 Far (616) 945-3182 Juns Doctor. lAwervly at KicNgan 1880 - Admfled Feder* Bv 1BB1 For sour insurance <all Farmers Insurance Group Discover lhe advantage of having aU your major imurance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage: one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives last, (air, friendly service. appreciated. ..to say be will be missed is an understatement." Gaskill was presented with a plaque for his service to the district. Call a Farmers Agent (or auto. We. fire, commercial, boat insurance. Bruce Krueger 113 S Church 5/11/95. 5/15/95 Yoos: AU. Absent None Carried. PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 /4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST SIDE OF ENGLAND ROAD WHICH LIES SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 547 39 FEET NORTH 8 DEGREES 55 M.NUTES EAST 100 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32 THENCE NORTH 8 DEGREES 55 MINUTES EAST 75 FEET THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 100 84 FEET THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 54 MINUTES EAST 74.22 FEET THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES WEST 113.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER LOT 7 OF SUPERVISOR’S PLAT OF ENGLAND POINT. AC CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF Subject to all condition!, restriction! ond GARY BEGG, LUTCF so special they take your breath away. Some just give it back. BIDS BEING ACCEPTED Bids are being accepted for additions to the Rutland Charter Township Hail. Review of the plans may be viewed at the Township Hall on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 to 12. Bids must be in by July 10,1995. With the American Lung Associa­ tion* of Michigan's Gotf Privilege Respectfully, Robert M. Edwards Township Supervisor one free round of golf at more than 150 golf courses for just $35 More Importantly, you! be I. JEDC rmnutes of 4/30/95. Yeas All. Abeent: None. Carried. fighting the *1 kUer of children Deputy Sheriff Drofted by: Dorid H. Tripp (P29290) kier in America lung disease P/27) Privilege Card - and give back the breath of lie AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. of (800) LUNG-USA KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING chum). Absent. None. Carried. Thanks to MDA research, lor more than a million Americans affected by neuromuscular diseases the future looks brighter than ever (517) 484-4541 SURPRISE RETIREMENT < OPEN HOUSE KAY NEIL : Sunday, June 25 • 3-7 PM • Food and Swimming and Fun , Friends, Co-Workers and Relatives WELCOME! , 1-800-572-1717 435 E. Colfax, Hastings • Given by her children. < aom* MRY BEGG santCY Ante, Hom, Life, CornhrW 49068 FcMMtU �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 22, 1995 Heat in car dangerous for children, animals by Karen Mauck Slap Wnier Central Dispatch recently ha* received three call* to rescue children or animals locked in a car with the windows rolled up While the cases In Barry County are noth­ ing as severe as the one involving a Ten­ nessee woman charged with two counts of murder after leaving her children in a hot car for almost 22 hours, local authorities say people should he aware of the poiential danget* _ . Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Michael Leedy said such instances usually arise when the driver accidentally kicks the keys in lhe or. along with lhe animals and children loo young to unlock the tkx* them­ selves. Hastings [kilice officers can help tn such instances by unlocking lhe door, and did so twice in past week. Not all police de­ partments do so for liability reasons. Barry Township Police Department re­ cently had a similar complaint, in which a child was accidentally locked in a car In this instance. the child locked the door thinking he was helping his mother, who had stepped out Io get gas. The air conditioning was on. however, and lhe child was fine, said Police Chief Mark Kik As temperatures climb throughout lhe day. the temperatures inside a parked car do as well. But because a car is insulated and has link: or no air circulation, lhe inside of a car can reach temperature* much higher than those outsklc This is an important fact to remember, es­ pecially in this time of year when tempera­ tures already climbed above 90 degrees The Man, 90, has standoff with police A 90-year-old man brandishing a handgun barricaded himself in Ms house in Baltimore Township for several hours Saturday night Police were called to a domestic dispute in progress at a house on Charlton Park Road at about 4:45 p.m. Saturday. The man. whose name is not being released by authorities, allegedly had threatened his wife with a handgun. The man threatened police officers who arrived al the scene as well, said officials from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post A standoff with police lasted several hours before tie elderly man was detained. He is currently undergoing psychiatric evaluation, and lhe case is being reviewed by the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. inside of a car can reach 120 degrees at such times, so it is best not to leave animals or small children alone inside the car. Soaring temperatures could cause dehydration, heat stroke and even death, as was the case in Tennessee. Kik said a majority of these types of calls come from convenience stores or gas sta­ tions. where the driver only steps out briefly and the child plays with the power lock but­ tons. He said a way to avoid this is to buckle the child into the center of the back seat, where the child cannut reach the locks. Leedy said if police arc called to a car where no driver is seen, the officers have several options. They can unlock the car. de­ pending the status of who is inside, page the driver if the car is in a parking lot of a store, or just wait until lhe driver returns. Leedy said in some cases of leaving a child in a kicked car. protecuve unices may become involved. Charges could also be brought against the driver for child neglect, or in some cases animal abuse, he said. Kik said there was an instance recently in Kalamazoo where a child was left alone in a hot car. Ik was so hot. he left the car to take a dip in a nearby pool, where he drowned. The case in Tennessee involves the two children left in a car from 3:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The mother Jennie Bain, left lhe chil­ dren in lhe car while she went into a hotel for a party. She fell asleep, and when she re­ turned to the car the next afternoon, both her boys, ages 1 and 2. were dead. Temperatures in the car had risen to 120 degrees, and the boys had died of hyperther­ mia. or overherting. Bain now faces two charges of first-degree murder, stemming from aggravated child abuse Children left in cars have more than the weather against them. Leedy said this is the way many kidnapping cases begin. Ixedy said his department handles between 15 and 20 lockouts a week on the average, but with lhe invention of electric locks the procedure may ms be available for long. "The days will come when we won t be able io do it any more," he said Leedy said some cars come with a built-in reminders that the keys are still in the igni­ tion. These cars make a bell sound when the door is open while the key is still in lhe ig­ nition. Kik said some newer cars with power keks automatically unlock if the keys are left in the ignition. "These new cars are consumer smart, or maybe consumer stupid." he said. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cali...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Real E\iah initi/iK i INCOME PROPERTY’. Lake Odema, 616-792-2350. IONIA ANTIQUE « COLLECTIBLE MARKET Son. Inly 2nd. loot, Fairjrmmds. S M-66. krai*. ML l*mM :30pm. Admits wo $100. R*m or shine. LAKE ODESSA. 4-bedroom home. 616-792-2350 (iaru^t 3 PIECE FURNITURE SET. 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Please call Visiting Nurse Extra Care. 1416-7744174. We we a member of the Butterworth Health System.______________ GOV’T NOW HIRING. $11.800-$ 122,000 ♦ BENE­ FITS. NO EXP. OK CALL TOLL FREE I-8OO 378-49O1 EXT. J-13S1________________ In Barry County Circuit Court action recently: • A Nashville man charged with kidnapping and rape had been bound over to Circuit Court. Luke. Mathews, 34. is facing charges of kidnapping, possession of a firearm during a felony, second-degree CSC and three counts of first-degree CSC. The decision to bind him over to Circuit Court from District Court was made last week. Authorities say Mathews allegedly molested a 7-year-old girl April 15. and later that evening raped a clerk at the South End Party Store in Nashville while holding her hostage for five hours with a semi-automatic rifle. • Final pretrial and jury trial dates have been set in a federal arson case against a Bank Creek man. Timothy Gibbs will be in United Slates Circuit Court June 27 for a pretrial and motion hearing. A jury trial has been set for July 10. Gibbs faces federal arson charges for burning lhe Prairie Schooner bar in Prairieville Township in 1993. Gibb was owner of the bar. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in a federal prison. • A plea of no contest to breaking and entering charges was entered for a 20-year old Battle Creek man after a psychiatric test determined he was criminally responsible for the offense A test by the Center for Forensic Psychiatry determined Scott L. Meditz "appears to have a good contact with reality" and the "elements of diminished capacity do not apply," therefore he could be held responsible for his actions. A do contest plea is siizUar to a guilty plea In that a conviction can be entered, but the plea is not an admission of guilt in any ocher court matter, such as a civil suit. In exchange for the no contest plea, the prosecutor's office recommended the sen lence not exceed the three-year minimum. Breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with intent carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. Sentencing is July 20. • A Hastings man pleaded guilty io an amended charge of possession of drugs and of being a habitual offender. Richard L. Aldrich pleaded guilty to possession of metamphetamines. which • A Hastings man was sentenced to one year in jail and had his driver's license revoked for drunk driving. Jack B. Hull. 39. was sentenced to 12 months in jail and 36 months probation for operating under the influence of liquor, third offense. He pleaded guilty to the charge in May. • A Battle Creek man was sentenced to prison for drug possession and being a habitual offender. Steve O Marshall, 35. was found guilty in a onc-day trial last month of being in possession of less than 25 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison, with credit for 147 days served. He also was charged with being a habitual offender, fourth offense, which raised lhe sentence from a possible four-year term. A charge of driving with a suspended license was dropped before the trial. • A 28-ycar-old Hastings man stood mute at bis arraignment for welfare fraud. Not guilty picas were entered in behalf of Terry L. James. He is • b»rged with welfare fraud over $500, weu’.-e fraud failure to inform over $500, and attempted welfare fraud over $500. The first two carry penalties of four years in prison and $2,000 fines, while lhe latter charge has a sentence of two years in prison and a $1,000 fine. A July 13 pretrial dale has been set. • A Plainwell man stood mute at his arraignment to charges that include assault to do bodily barm less than murder. Mark K. Morris, 39. faces a sentence of 10 yean in prison and a $5,000 fine for that charge. He also is charged with malicious destruction of fire or police property, fleeing and eluding a police officer, driving with a suspended license and being a habitual offender. The charges stem from a April incident in Prairieville Township. Not guilty pleas were entered in Morris behalf. A July 13 pretrial has been set. • A Hastings woman was sentenced to 30 days in jail for resisting and obstructing an officer. The 30 day jail sentence wju suspended when she paid $280 in fees. Kristine Kotesky also received 30 days of probation. She pleaded guilty to the charge May 11. • An 18-year-old Parchment man pleaded guilty to trespassing charges, and in exchange weapons charges against him will be dismissed. William E. Stover IV had faced five years in prison for the carrying a concealed weapon (CCW) charge. The trespassing charge is a. misdemeanor, with a sentence of 30 days in jail. The CCW charge is being dismissed without prejudice, meaning tixe charge can be reinstated if probation is unsuccessful. Sentencing has been set for July 20. • A 34-ycar-oM Hastings man may get his sentence for a drug offense shortened next week. An attorney for Jeffrey Mitchell made a motion in Circuit Court to have his sentence of 24 to 48 months in prison (or delivering marijuana shortened. The motion was accepted and a new sentencing date has been set for June 29. Mitchell originally was sentenced in May 1994, after pleading guilty to the charge in October 1993. The guidelines for the offense list a sentence of 0 io 12 months in jail, and Mitchell’s attorney argued the two to four year sentence handed down by thcn-Judge Richard Shuster was "excessive." • A Dowling mzn was sentenced to probation for attempted criminal sexual conduct Perry Hardin. 30. was sentenced to 60 months probation and a six-month suspended jail sentence for attempted third-degree CSC. He pleaded no coolest to the charge in May. and in exchange for the plea the prosecutor's office dropped a charge of third-degree CSC. • Correction: Charges of aggravated stalking were dropped against three family members in April. The stalking cuvges against John. Linda and Susan MeLeod were dismissed the day of a jury trial in April. They were found guilty of other charges, including resisting and obstruct!^ and being disorderly. carries a sentt.icc of two Yean P™00 a $2,000 fine. He abo pleaded guilty to being a habitual offender, fourth offense, which could increase the sentence to 15 years. In exchange for the guilty plea, the Barry County Prosecutor's Office dropped charges of delivery or manufacture of metamphetamines and possession of marijuana. Sentencing is scheduled for July 20. Fire destroys historic Lake O home Three area fire departments responded to * bouse fire in Lake Odessa Tueaday but cosrid • A 34-year-old Battle Creek man was sentenced to three yean probation and four months in jail for stealing flowers in 1993. Cart E. Clothier had faced a sentence of five yean in prison and/or a $2500 fine for stealing property worth more than $100. He was given the lighter sentence upon recommendation from various police departments. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said Clothier had "assisted police in undercover work, some significant in nature." The sentence will commei ce Sept. 8. • A Jackson man was sent meed to three to 15 yean in prison for breaking into a home in March. Shaundell Porter. 21. broke into a Johnstown Township home in March. Porter pleaded guilty to the charge of second-degree home invasion May 17. In exchange, charges of safe breaking were dropped Safe breaking carries a possible sentence of life in prison. Porter told Judge Fisher he hoped to participate in boot camp while in prison, and Fisher said be bad no objection to that. He said giving Porter a sentence that was too high would defeat the purpose of rehabilitation He was given credit for 71 days in jail already served. • Judge Fisher handed down a suspended sentence to a man for not following probation rules. Mark Smith pleaded guilty to charges of failure to pay the Allegan County probation department, changing residence without prior approval, and failure to pay a court assessment fee. He was given a sentence of one year in jail, with credit for 300 days served, which was suspended when be made all the necessary payments. He has since done so and is no longer jailed. The maximum penalty would lave been five years in prison and/or a $2500 fine. He was originally sentenced in February MEDICAL OFFICE- to $18/Hr. Many train 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee.___________ NEWS RTE. DRIVER TRAINEE- to $11S3/Wk. Benefits 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee.___________ of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE SUMMER SHAPEUP. Summer is here. Drop those unwanted pounds and inches now. All natural, doctor recom mended Call 1-800-844 6745. What have you got to lose. TRUCK DRIVERS, Asphalt workers, and Equipment Opera­ tors. Must have CDL EOE 795-7803 1993 to 12 months in jail and 48 months probation for entering a building without breaking with intent. Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY < Call 945-9554 _____ > not save the home. The Van Siclen home on East Tupper Lake Street wa* destroyed by Ute 4:30 p.m fire. Thirty firefighter* from the Odessa Township. Clarksville and Woodland fire department* battled the blaze for more than an hour. The came undetermined at thi* time. Resident* in the home said they heard a popping note, and upon investigation discovered lhe rear of the home on fire. Dollar amount* of the damage were unavailable, but officials said lhe house was totaled. Two Van Siclen brothers and a friend were io lhe home at the time of the fire, but all escaped uninjured The home, buih io 1879. was one of the first houses erected io Lake Odessa. The Van Siclen* had lived there since 1930. Woman arrested after fleeing police A 32-year-old Hastings woman was arrested on drunk driving charges after leading police on a car chase. Middleville police attempted to pull over a car on Cook Road at 215 rm. June 11 for a routine traffic stop. The car. driven by Lucy Hinckley, sped up in an effort to elude police, according to a report from the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Hinckley was south bound on Cook Road when she slid off an embankment and ran into a tree. She was treated at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The police report states she was driving too fast for conditions. Hinckley was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor. Bicyclist struck by pick-up truck A 16-year-old boy was struck by a pick-up truck a* he rode hi* bicycle Sunday morning. Christopher Landers of Potterville was struck as he crossed the intersection of Coat* Grove at Durkee Road Mark Hanna. 44. of Sunfield, was driving a car that struck the boy when Lander* rode into lhe intersection without looking Hanna laid he was unable io avoid the accident. Landers was not seriously injured in the accident. ‘Driver,” three hits parked car A 3-year-old playing in his mother s car accidentally set the auto into gear and it struck a parked car Friday. The child <ras in a car at his home on Market Street when he pulled a manual transmission lever and set the car into neutral, said Hastings City Police officials. The car rolled across the street and onto nearby property, striking a parked car. Both cars received minor dents, and the child was not injured. Inmate argument leaves one injured Corrections officers at the Barry County Jail interrupted a fight between inmates earlier (his month. An 18-year-old inmate was struck in the head with a metal towel holder June 9 after telling the accused to be quiet. His alleged attacker, a 19-year-old male, has been moved into maximum security. The accused man is in jail awaiting sentencing for second- and third-degree criminal sexual conduct charges. Possible felonious assault charges will be forwarded to lhe prosecutors office. The victim, awaiting court proceedings for breaking and entering, received cuts and bruises to his head. CORRECTION The Delton child who was truck by a car last month has been released from the hospital. Andrew Wolf, age 2 1/2 was released from Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo last week. He was struck by a car May 28 while walking behind his cousins along Miller Road. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-06-29.pdf 8d4b964b1f1e8e0f8f56dfc38f537bb2 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 12! S CHURCH ST. I89J HASTINGS. Ml Reindeer overhead? 3 Hastings teens picked for National rodeo Benders off to Russia See Page 12 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER nnwfl 121 S.Church St. 1,058 GS M IrtOl ijn THURSDAY, JUNE 29. 1995 VOLUME 141. NO. 19 PRICE 25' Judge cracking down on jury ‘no shows’ by K«n» Muuck pelted, xnd did not have in excused atac nee medical care before his jury duty, and was Slgff Writer beforehand. Both had been notified of the more concerned with going back to work. Two Bxrry County resklents who bad not impending duty in February, but both xakl "I called, but I was told it was loo late for appeared for recent jury duty append in dr- they bud forgotten. "I am not food of having to ask people to excuses.' be told the judge. “I am Interested in making sure people come in here like this." Fisher said before comply with the orders of jury duty." Fisher told him. *1 am concerned about crime, and I cull Court Thursday to defend themselves against contempt of court charges. They both fared well, however, as Circuit Court Judge James Fisher accepted their ex­ the proceedings. -| totally forgot all about II." laid Se­ cuses and did not charge them with con­ vams. tempt. Instead be allowed them to sign up She said work obligations kept her busy for duty In the next rotation, which would enough io let the jury duty slip her mind "I would really like to' serve on a jury, be sometime this summer Melinda Sevams and Lyle Miller were to appear for Jury duty May 8. Neither ap- she told the judge Miller had recently been released from am sure you are concerned about crime. Il (jury duty) is an essential pan of the whole prior excused absences. Since the beginning of the year. 463 peo­ ple have been called to serve on juries in Barry County. Of those people. 107 did not make an effort Io appear, according to records from the Barry County Clerk's Of­ fice. Fisher sard the high numbers of people missing jury doty bothers Tm him. shocked almost a quarter of the people do system." Unfortunately these two are net the only people to miss jury duty. In toe last six not do this,- he said He said when he finds out someone has months, more than 23 percent of the people not attended jury duty, a warning Is sent Io called failed to appear for jury d-jty or obtain See JWY oun. amtsmf ’ a- * 13th annual Old Fashioned 4th of July set How fast can you eat a slkc of pie or watermelon? How far can you tpit a watermelon seed or toss a straw bale? If you want to enter one of these exciting rranrala, come io His- me Chariton Park's I3ch annual OW Fashwtwd Fourth of July" and ccMbrate Am****-*'* most popular hobda^as your ancestors did. Last year, visitors watched in awe as a watermelon seed was propelled 32 feet to cap­ ture a blue ribbon. Twenty feet was the winn­ ing loss in the male 12-ycnr-old and over strew bate km. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday. July 4, beginning with a M not­ ing ceremony. The "4th of July Veteran's Association" will offer a chicken barbeque and all the trimmings from noon to 4 p.m. for $1 to veterans and $2 to everyone ebe. Children of all ages can join in the three­ legged sack race, or water carrying relay, search for a needle in a haysuck, enter their freckles in the most freckles contest, and save room for the pie eating contest. Contests begin at 1 p.m. Pie bakers can bring a homemade pie. get in free, enter the pie contest, and afterwards watch as their pie is auctioned to the highest bidder. At the Village Stagecoach Stop, bot­ tomless mugs of lemonade will be served from the taproom and ice cream will be handcranked on the front lawn, while homemade Sm JULY Celebrating the 4th... With some advice from parents, the kids gel ready to run in the sack race at last year's *OH Fashioned 4th of July* at Charlton Park. There are plenty of games and activities for children and aduhs on the Fourth at the Park. 4th Ew* contiwuud pap 2 99-year-old Florence Tyden Groos dies in Hastings Florence Tyden Groos was not only the Groos. When forming the Hastings Com­ substantial donation to fund the Thomapplc daughter of a Hastings industrial pioneer, she munity Fund, which later evolved into the Foundation, Barry County United Way, the organization fledgling organizations to become strong and make their own positive impacts upon the their children. Look at Tyden Company the community today were initialed or fur­ decided to go into the slate program, but Mrs. Groos first specified that funds col­ now; its fourth thered by Mrs. Groos who died here last lected were spent to meet the needs of the community. Active in the First Church of Christ Sci­ week at the age of 99. The daughter of Matilda and Emil Tyden. county before any money went to the state. entist. Mrs. Groos also was involved with Posey recalled that the Groos family were The same no-nonsense, practical mind was the Hastings Civic Players for many yean. founder of International and Seal & Lock shown when Mrs. Groos was instrumental friendly to strangers. "We came here in 1957 from Grand Rapids was a trailblazer herself. Many things which form the backbone of which has assisted many raised Florence with fine qualities; she and Richard A. raised their son the same way. Dick and Ethel instilted the same qualities in generation and going strong." Richard said. in forming the Hastings YMCA. She helped She was a member and farmer presid-nt of the Hastings Women's Club, a member of work out the use of local schools when the Hastings Country Club, the Women's there and in California before coming to forming the Bany County YMCA, some­ City Club of Grand Rapids, the Barry kind and supportive." she said. Mrs. Groos was generous to the commu­ Hastings for good in 1931. thing unheard of at the time, the Shusters County Republican party, and was also ac­ nity. said. The Groos family also made the initial tive in the USO during world War II. Company, Florence Tyden married Richard A. Groos in Evanston. Ill. in 1926 and lived The International Seal & Lock Company, now called the Tyden Seal Company, and "Her father. Colonel Tyden and his wife and didn't know a soul; they were extremely Recently, the COA was gifted with a lift van, thanks to her, Posey said. another family business, the Viking Corpo­ Mrs. Gross was awarded many honors dur­ ration, are thriving in the hands of the third ing her lifetime, including the Liberty Bell and fourth generation of the Groos family. award in 1981. Retired Circuit Court Judge Richard Shus­ At the ceremony when she received the ter and his wife Posey were long-time fnends award from the Barry County Bar Associa­ and admirers of Mrs. Groos. tion, attorney Paul Siegel said she had en­ "It would be difficult to find anything worthwhile in the county in the last 75 years couraged several young people to go io coi*tege and had helped them financially without that Florence Groos was not involved in. of­ publicity or fanfare. ten very quietly." they said. "She was a "As the daughter of a prominent busi­ grand lady in the best sense of the word. nessman and civic leader, the wife of another 'It's hard to say anything was typical and the mother of a third, your contributions about her. Anything that was good for this for Florence." to good citizenship could be easily over­ looked," Siegel said. Richard Shuster recalled. Posey remembered Florence as giving and bered as the United Way. the YMCA and the practical; but a woman who always had time Thornapple Foundation continue to con­ community was typical Mrs. Groos' good works will be remem­ for her family. Both pointed to her interest in the better­ tribute to the community. Mrs. Groos was preceded in death by her ment of the city and county. And. she en­ husband Richard A. Groos. and survived by couraged good works in others. Richard said. son and wife Richard T. and Ethel Groos, grandchildren Margaret Coleman. Catherine CM Hastmgs City Clerk Sharon "She would wnte. up to the week of her Vickery ■ 943-2468 far am iafonas- death, notes to involved people. She would Augenstein, Thomas Groos. Dr. Frederick read about something good in the paper and wnte them a not** with her praise for what Groos and Nicholas Groos and 10 great­ AddMonal NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 grandchildren. was good. When I was on the bench. I would get notes from her on occasion," he said. Posey recalled the practical side of Mrs. Richard Groos. (right) and his wife Ethel (left) are shown in this fife photo with his mother Florence Tyden Groos when she received the Liberty Bell award in 1981. �•I Page 2 — The Heatings Banner — Thursday. June 29. 1995 Benders ready to serve Peace Corps in Russia by Mandy Mabel Staff Writer Former State Representative Bob Bender and his wife Carol will use their skills while working for the Peace Corps in Russia next month. Bender <uod their interest in the Peace Corps goes back to 25 years ago when they started hearing about it through activites they were involved in. At that lime, however, they decided to wait until their kids were out of school. Then in November 1993, Bender decided to call an aquamtancc of his, Michael Bartas, director of the regional Peace Corps office in Detroit, and express his interest in the program. He said he knew Bartas when he was employed at the Office of Services of Aging Banas agreed to meet the Benders in Lans­ ing to discuss the program and its i equiremenu. After the meeting. Bender said he and his wife decided to apply. “In the Peace Corps program we thought we could be of some value to someone." he said. The application process, he said, was an 18-month procedure in which applicants look physicals, listed references and offered infor­ mation on past comes h school, employment and volunteer work. Applicants also were required to choose three jobs and skills that would best fit their ferent cities for their assignments. “My wife and 1." he said, "are lucky enough to be able to train and work in the same city.” When the training is over, he said, volunteers are responsible for finding their own housing, which is paid for by the host country. Living expenses are paid by the Peace Corps Bender said he will use skills he learned from being a state representative. He will work for a small business develop­ ment center that was started in Saratov as an economic development tool. The business is open to provide guidance to residents of Saratov who arc interested in starting small businesses of their own. “The government used to do everything for them; now it can't do anything." he said. He said he hopes he can help people adjust the sudden change in their form of govern­ ment and be able to teach them how to survive in it a little better. He said their main reason for wanting to serve in Russia was because this was one of few places that has this business advisor assignment will be and has found that things can change frequently in the peace corp which makes it necessary to be flcxable. At first, she said, she thought she would be teaching English to university business Bob said that changes can occur very quick­ ly in the Peace Corps. "One thing they stress over and over again is flexibility," he said. He said because the Peace Corps has only been involved with Russia since the breakup students so they wouid be able to pass an English entrance lest, titled TEFFLE. Then she though it would be English literature of some kind. of the Soviet Union two years ago, more flex­ ibility will be required than it would be for One thing she said she thinks is for sure at this point is that she will be dealing with ad­ vanced high school or incoming freshman students. a lot to learn Through the Peace people in a been involved rights, on the people the^'arc teaiMhg or working with. ’ That, he said, u not the purpoae of the program. • They both said there will of course be some things they will miss about America once they are gone. . I will mm the "ease of shopping, we take; that for granted," Carol said. program. Carol, a retired teacher who taught in the Middleville school system tor 27 years, will be using her teaching skills to teach English. She said she is not exactly sure what her She said that shopping there is very difficult and could very well lake three hours a night.. She also said she will miss some of the foods she is accustomed to eating. Her fitness program is the biggest thing she will miss, but she refuses to give it up com- ‘ pletely, has decided to take a jump rope with her. •1 will miss the creative comforts that we abilities and two or three areas they would be most and least interested in accepting an assignment in. “Some areas are more specific than have and lake for granted." Bob said. "It will take more time and effort just to survive.” ’• He said they welcome the challenge of see­ other*," he said. Bender said the application process was dif­ ficult because only 25 percent of people who Are crews work to put out the fire that destroyed this garage on Carton Center Friday. apply get accepted far an —igntnmt. He also suggested that getting accepted was definitely a challenge for them because only 10 percent of Peace Corps volunteers are Fire destroys garage and car, damages nearby house couples. The Peace Corps commonly likes to accept single people around the age of 35. “We arc really fortunate to get chosen bas­ ed on those gmldhaes." he said. He said he felt it was a pleasant coincidence that both he and his wife were able to get assignments matching their abilities in the same location This, he said, is another reason the Peace Corps finds it difficult to place couples. He said their past job experiences an exten­ sive volunteer and service activities made it possible for them to beat the odds. The Benders will work in Saratov. Russia, which is 60C miles south and east of Moscow on the Volga River and has a population of close io I million. He said they will work there for two yean, beginning wnh an extra three months in which volunteers will go through an extensive train­ ing program The purpose of this program, he said, is to leach them enough of the language io function socially with the country’s natives. it is more necessary to know the language in thri area than it would be somewhere like Moscow, where there are plenty of tourists and most of the natives speak fluent English. During the training, al voitnueers who work in Russia will live in dorm-style housing and eat cafeteria food provided by the Peace Corps. After the training period is over, the group will separate and volunleers will go to dif­ News Briefs ing how strong they can be and how well they can get inert to not having the canforts they I currently have. Overall, they said they are looking forward». lo their new adventure and hope to use their skills to somehow make a difference. by Karen Mauck Suff Writer Hasting* and Woodland fire department* responded to a garage Fire Friday afternoon Long time bus driver retires from Hastings schools Bonnie Hoffman, a driver for the Hastings Area School System for more than 20 years, has retired. At the June 13 board meeting, the Board of Education recognized Hoffman for ■providing a safe, orderly way to and from school for the students on her route.. .Bonnie has the respect of her co-workers, serving on the Bus Drivers Association executive bboard for several years and seiving as the Association president for one year,* her certificate of appreciation read. How far can you cast a fishing line? They who cast farthest, cast best. That will be the order of the day Friday. July 7 when Kmart hosts a casting con­ test in the Kmart parking from 11 aun. to 1 p.m. for kids under the age of 15. Lots of prize' will be given away to youngsters in three age divisions. Kmart will furnish the rods. Laughter is best medicine it Gerttai Foies hope to do their best to provide comfort to those less fortunate. "Our primary goal is to make life a little better for the people there," he said. He said he thinks they have been very forlunate and hope they can share their skills with those who need help. Any progress that can be made will be slow, he said. If we can see even a small improve­ ment then we have succeeded. Art in the Park returns to Lake 0 Saturday $10,000 worth of damage. Damage to the garage was estimated be­ that was to hot it melted the vinyl tiding of tween $8,000 and $10,000. while the car re­ a nearby bouse. Trie fire at 3220 E. Carlton Center was ceived $1,200 in fire damage. Nothing of tpparently started by a burning barrel placed jured. too close to a garage, said Hasting* Fire Chief Roger Can*. The unattached garage the fire tired the firefighter* quickly. He said and a car parked neat to it were total kMtes. the firefighters would spend 10 minutes The heat of the fire, combined with the soaring temperances of the day. made the them take a rest away from the heat Orc so hot tha^^ft^aiding of the house melted. Carls e^^pd the botpe received value was In the garage, and no one was inCans said the temperatures combined with fighting the blaze before he would make The Michigan State Police Hastings post responded » pc fire for traffic control. Shelbyville man pleads no contest in boating death by Karen Mauck plea in that a conviction can be entered, but St^ff Writer it is not ai. admission of guilt in any other A Shelbyville man pleaded no contest to a charge that he killed a 14-year-old Wayland court proceedings, such as a civil suit. Tilson was operating a boat under the in­ girt in a boating accident last year. fluence of liquor last Fourth of July when he Robert G. Tilson pleaded no contest in collided with a jet ski driven by Reahm. She Circuit Court Thursday tc a charge of operat­ was riding her jet ski about 100 feet from ing under the influence of liquor causing live docks on the northwest pan of Gun Lake death. Kalenc Reahm wa? killed when the when Bison's 24-foot Mirage motorboat hit boat Tilson was driving collided with her jet her jet ski. The boat ran over the jet ski. but its ski July 4. In exchange for the no contest plea. Barry County Prosecutor’s Office agreed to drop a charge of negiigent/crippling homicide, which carried a two year prison sentence. A charge of involuntary manslaughter was pre­ viously dismissed in 56th Du riel Court. The prosecutor's office als • recommended buoyancy pulled it out from under the boat. Reahm was thrown out of her life jacket and became caught in the motorboat's propellers. Sheriffs deputies said at the time of the acci­ dent Almost two hours after the accident, Tilson had a blood alcohol level of .14. The legal limit is .10. Emily M. Stafford Emily Stafford is promoted at Hastings City Bank ; Robert E. Picking, president and CEO of Hastings City Bank, has announced the pro-1: motion of Emily M. Stafford to accounting j administration. ,• Stafford joined Hastings City Bank in 1986­ as a teller. She has held various poutioa, within the bank including loan operations ac­ countant and loan accounting supervisor. She has taken various specialized banking OUIL causing death is a fekjny with a max­ imum possible sentence of 15 years in May. but motions to dismiss evidence and prison and/or a fine between $2,500 and eventually plea agreements postponed the courses through the American Institute Of* Banking Stafford and her husband. Chris, currently ' reside in Hastings with their three children $10,000. trial. Jody. Chris and Sam. Emily and her family *• a maximum jail sentence if six months. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty Tilson had been scheduled to go to trial in Sentencing has been set for Aug. 17. enjoy camping, fishing and golf More than 175 arts and crafts booths, A bus trip to a show that is “well worth seeing." is being planned by the GFWC Hastings Women’s Club for Sept. 19. music, great food and more will com­ prise the 21st annual Art in the Park in Man tries to flee courtroom after sentencing » Lake Odessa this Saturday, July 1 from In its 20 yean on stage, more than a quarter of a million people in the United States and Canada have attended the Geritol Follies, which features a cast between the ages of 60 and 90 who sing and dance and perform other energetic young-at-hean acts with talent and pro­ fessionalism. The public is invited to join the bus excursion for $59. A July 19 deadline has been set for reservations, which can be made by calling Juanita at 948-3662 or Marlene at 945-3078 or send a check payable plus folk, barbershop quartet and gospel to the GFWC Women’s Cub. 3853 S. 10 ajn. to 5 p.m. Taking the entertainment stage first will be the Trommaters. followed by the Rip Chords, the Raisin Pickers, the Trommaters again and then the Lake Odessa Feed Store Gang comedy troupe. Rounding out the entertainment will • charges stemming from the outburst in court. McNeill said Heid has been charged ‘ were disrupted and the courtroom thrown comers of the room as the four men fell into chaos Bunday when a man tried to run onto the gallery floor. The sheriffs deputies. Tom Hildreth. Ted away after his jail sentence was handed Judge James Fisher to say. "I now remand you to the custody of the Sheriffs Depart­ and looking around the room, attracting the uncommon. Last November a man jumped ment." Thomas M. Heid. 31, tried to make deputies attention. The deputies, who up his escape Heid, of Shelbyville, turned and until this point had been sitting, stood up jumped through a swinging gate separating and inched closer to the podium, where the jury trial of resisting and obstructing police. ■’ the court room from the gallery and tried to defendant and his attorney stood. All three Joseph M. Roath will be arraigned in • run out the door. Heid did not get out of the courtroom, however, because three County Sheriffs were near Heid when he tried to make his es­ Circuit Court on charges of escape and • cape. resisting and obstructing an officer today. - NOrWEMINGA SAHTYBaiOUiaKT nUMMHUIK. deputies in the room quickly apprehended him. The four struggled for several minutes, first leaning against the gate then falling to the floor into the audience, before deputies were able to handcuff Heid and escort him men struggled Heid cried as he tried to make his escape 1 pjn. with practice, heat racing at 2 The race fee is $4 for members and $8 for non-members For more info, call Pat Cement at 945-3873 or Doug Ward at 948-3614. Dot Cusack of Shirts by Sherry and Crafts. holding races in the Hastings Bowl park­ pjn. and main events at 2:30 p.m. unfortunately Carey with Fnendly Folk art and Sherry barred the exit from the courtroom while the ment and are expected to begin at about is - out a second story window of the Courts nd Law Building after being found guilty at a Racing Cub has announced it will be The races will take place on the pave­ charged as such because Stein was injured in the struggle. Heid’s case McCloud with porcelain dolls. Betty out. Assistant prosecutor Shane McNeill 23 A 30 police officer McNeill raid be was being DcMott and Tony Stein, were prepared for a possible outburst from Heid. While Judge Fisher talked, Heid became restless, pacing pjn. Local artisans on hand include Sandy The West Michigan Radio Control ing lot on Woodland Avenue July 2, 9, with escape, resisting and obstructing police ' officers with injuries, and assaulting a ’’ be the Corn Cob Coggers on stage at 4 Broadway. R/C races into Hastings starting July 2 Heid now faces additional jail lime with because of a visiting government class, jumped out of their seats and moved to the by Karen Mauck down. In less time than it took Circuit Court Hastings Hastings. Ml 49058 courtroom audience, which was fairly large Staff Writer Barry County Circuit Court proceedings "I don’t want to go to prison," be said. Heid's attorney. Bruce Valladares of Kala­ mazoo. pleaded with him as he struggled against the deputies. "Don’t do this. Tom." he said. Officers from the Hastings City Police were called to assist in the situation. The courtroom cleared as soon as Heid started to move. Judge Fisher and other court officials immediately went into the judge's chambers for safety reasons. The Fisher was pleased with the quick action of the deputies. "They did a good job." he said. Heid had been sentenced to six months in jail and four years probation for malicious destruction of property over $100 and illegal entry of a building without the owner’s per­ mission. He had pleaded guilty to those charges last month. In exchange for the guilty plea the prosecutor’s office dropped a charge of malicious destruction of a building under $100 and charges of assault or assault and battery. The maximum sentence Heid could have received was one year in jail. McNeill had requested the maximum sen­ tence. saying Heid was a threat to the com­ munity Valladares argued that point, raying that Heid had changed in the past months and was no longer a threat JULY 4th event... continued from page 1 pic* will be auctioned in the 1886 Town Hill. The snack bar will feature all American hot dog* and other goodie*. A* always. the sandy beach. bom launch and pseme facilities will be available from 8' a.m. lo 9 p.m. Admission is free lo Bany County residents, all children 15 years of age and younger, and pie bakers. Non-Barry County adults 16 and over will be charged $4. ■ Charlton Park in Hasting*, is located o. Thornapplc Lake and river just off M-79 bet­ ween Hastings and Nashville. For details call (616) 945-3775. No fireworks will be displayed, nor are . they allowed at Charlton Park. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 29, 1995 — Page 3 City seeks more info on cemetery operations "This includes all residents. We can not ment company to create a usable road in its balance lhe budget on the backs of the em­ more information before they can decide ployees." he said Penrod said I here are several advantages io place. Not all council members agreed with the resolution. Voting no were Campbell. by Karvw Mauck Staff Writer Hwiingx City Council membcri will need whether lo take over operation, of the River- lhe city num.ng the cemetery. The biggest Hamid Hawkins and Joseph Bicam. Robert aide Cemetery may be that thee is an uncertainly as lo how The council Monday requeued City Man­ ager Howard Penrod lo draft a policy thxi long the cemetery can remain financially May was absent. • The Jayctes request to adopt Tyden Park would outline the cily'i responsibilities and potential costs of operating the cemetery, as well aa Information about a poasible millage increase to pay for Its operations. Penrod solvent in Its current position. Other advan­ was denied by the council. Penrod said the tages include perpetual management, more staff, more equipment maintained in-house, city appreciated their wanting to help volun­ Our office will be OPEN Regular Hours Monday, July 3rd teer-wise, but lhe mailer would have to be and the contingency fund available for unex­ forwarded to the director of public services, peeled needs. Penrod will meet with the cemetery board who would create a workable plan between will report back to the council al a later dale. The local cemetery is privately owned by of trustees and reptxt back to the council the Riverside Cemetery Company and oper­ with a proposed policy within the next the two parties. • The Exchange Club was granted permis­ sion to plant a tree in honor of Frances ated by a Board of Trustees, who include month. In other city council business : Johnson, the late president of ’he Club. The tree will be planted in Fish Hatchery Park. Jack Echtinaw. preaident: Gordon Fuhr and Our offices will be CLOSED TUESDAY JULY 4th Safe and Sound Since 1886 • A request to use the pavilion in Tyden Franklin "Ping- Beckwith The Cemetery Board of Trustees requested • The council voted to close a portion of Park for a wedding ceremony was denied. last October the city council lake over at the Country Club Drive. The city will retain lhe Jeff Mansfield, director of public services, cemetery by assuming all assets, liabilities, properties and operations. Municipal!lie. easem.nl for public utilities. The road, which runs through the Hastings said there has never been a policy on reserv­ ing the park pavilion, and it has always been owning cemeteries Is not an uncommon thing, as 143 such cemeteries were listed in Country Club, would be closed north to lhe a first come first serve basis The council city limits. The Knight Ventures Groups, the Michigan Association of Municipal which owns property along County Club Drive, also known as Smart Road, requested voted io continue lhe practice. Campbell said Jamie Swanson and Wayne Oberlin, who re­ Cemeteries Echtinaw said the cemetery is currently be­ ing ran al a break -even cost The cemetery the first 660 feet of the road be left open so they may have access io their property has an endowment fund of $180,000. the in­ Penrod said the resolution means the city terest of which has been pledged towards gives up its rights to use the road. If the land perpetual care of the graves. The endowment is earned through perpet­ were to be used for development reasons, it would be the responsibility of the develop­ kiUtikwlk MS2401 7J533M "J0ANK of The council issued a stay of lhe park ordi­ nance for another wedding, because the wed- P«>;—»■» U4 I--I t DWCTW t NIHMIMl uuMonu wiywio ESJational quested the pavilion for their Aug. 5 wed­ ding. can "use the pavilion if they get there in lime to get married.** UmHaac fiaxaV e 7SM41I BM710 * B1«W *70«1 West State at Broadway Hastings. Michigan Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. II Listings See CHY COUNCIL cont. page 5 ual care coilectioos. f ifteen percent of the grave ate price Is taken from those who ■pacify perpetual care and Is added to the atdowment fond. The current cost of a grave ate is $250. and an far this year nx sites have been sold, farad said if things continue the way they are. the perpetual care fund will become less and leas aMe lo support itrelf. Council member David Jaapene said U is not likely the cemetery could run on the in­ terest akme. "That does not seem coat effective.' be ■fd. That la why they are coming lo ua.* said fared. DRIVE CAREFULLY and a FUN and SAFE July 4th farad said the biggest cost at running a cemetery I- the maintenance. "Burials are only a small portion of the cost." he said Jaapene said the cemetery would coat ap­ proximately $80,000 annually to operate, but he thinks h could be accomplished with S40.000 if lhe mnateoance duties were con­ tracted out to a landscaping business. This could raise question with the labor union, which would say city labor should be used to nm the cemetery If It is city owned. *1 aspect the union would file a grievance agalnat us." Penrod said Penrod said s> start the process of taking over the cemetery. the city would have to au­ thorise its funding in the budget. He said public management of the cemetery would be more costly then private management Anticipated revenues for the current fiscal year are only Ss’JOO. with $117,493 in a­ pr adjures The cufrem administration board is volunteer, and therefore has not cost. If the city ranted the cemetery, it would also have to contend with labor costs, higher public acroday because It is a city with per- celwd "deep pockets," and less charitable do­ nations because it would no longer be privaae. fared said there would be several finan­ cial cpticais the city would have if U were to take over control of the cemetery. The first Swiss Scientists Discover New Energy Product Lngwx Switaertsnd-AAer 25 yean of meardi Lightning ill wa< developed wah the bdp of Svw. Ltooosmes. After exr» nve toting wmmiarug sr tain. U0Htog M is now atoMte to fee UaM Store Samern m uaa-d al Lighcang M's tesnln on improved armory, attitude sad uMcec perfonwnre. la a doaMe btod utwowr tnal at adversity satoeats to Inly Ugtouag M was gmn twin duly far 12 weeks. The tesaks wm wkniina, Sextain otaatoed htghtr sores to mA kmc sod phywcal akrwim This aew discovery has been a wtodtsd far werttog sad solve people ton seem to ma Aon of energy around nud-afleraooa aad need a link easa bfl would be to use taxpayer money to support the cemetery. Tils raised a question from erawitman Franklin Campbell, who was In­ terested in knowing bow son-city residents would pay for cemetery lots if residents were already paying through taxes. The tax money would come from the city's contingency fund. The projected con­ tingency fund for the 1995-96 year is $240,000. and using this lo operate the cemetery would lower the fund to $162,000 Another option would be to take the idea Daring m interview ia Odcagn. a Sraatiriw rnaed. 1 need to go tome exhausted after oa ay fees all day. Now ifa jest aonSble I go borne with extra energy and really enjoy my family more." Lightning M ia a necessary boost for midarts, professionals and senior citizens to a vole of the people, with a possible md- y n TH OF JULY d S<E& h-J CLEARANCE! SUMMER FASHION SOWINGS 30-50% OFF SAEE-8.99 ALL JUNIORS', MISSES’ & WOMEN'S SWIMWEAR MEN'S ST. JOHN’S BAY* SWIM TRUNKS STAFFORD* BRIEFS FOR MEN Choose from our collection of one- and two-piece suits in this season's trendiest styles and hottest colors Rag. 12.99. Nylon swim trunks tn lots of sold colors Men's sizes S-XL Sale MB-IUgi Reg. 7 99-29.99. Selected T-ahirta. tops, aborts, rompsra and more. Sale 9.99. Rag. 18.00. Swim trunks by Weekends*. Prints snd solids. 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STORE HOURS: Monday-Friday 10 am - 8 pm; Saturday 9 am - 5:30 pm; Sunday 11 am - 4 pm JCPgmey DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 29, 1995 Communication from...CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Letters from readers... Agriculture is important A great deal of heated discussion is taking place on the future of farm programs. A June 22 compromise on rhe budget resolution was announced, cutting $8 billion from farm pro­ There’s more to the 4-H rodeo story 7b The Editor: I would like to respond to the article that I read in the Banner June 23, regarding lhe 4-H young people have exchanged lhe 4-H motto for a 2-V motto ' 'Vicious Vengeance'' they Rodeo. I was, first of all, surprised that the Banner would print such a one-sided article without more research of the facts of the matter. It would seem that the 4-H leaders of these are leaching these kids that if anyone has to make a decision that is not to their liking, you do everything you can to hurt end destroy that person or organization. The cost of prising on the 4-H Rodeo was approximately 55.000 to $6,000 In the past Fireworks sale?, ban denies freedom 7b The Editor: I thank the public for buying over $50,000 The township has recently passed an or­ dollars in fireworks from tn: in the last 12 dinance against "Open Air Markets" and fireworks sales. It is now impossible lo legally provide you with fireworks. Fireworks are a great American tradition that we use to celebrate our nation's birthday, the day we declared our independence from a yon. I’m the guy that sets up a fireworks stand in a field along Gun Lake Rd , every year. We set up for five days once a year to provide fireworks for Independence Day. tyranical and oppressive government. Freedom from oppressive laws and govern­ ments, freedom to five, worship and work like Grateful for local business we want. Freedom to make money. Freedom to live the American Dream. Freedom to start with a vegetable push can, build to an "open air market.” advance to a store front and To The Editor: Wn I ever (lad yeeterday when a local Hasmg, dealer could supply me with a new refrigerator. A, I am told. I belong io a segment of the population which is lhe largest, ladies over 80. who don't drive I especially appreciated the convenience and availability of the local dealer, only rhe one stockmg develop into a national chain. The township says I cannot follow my dream, says I cannot provide you with fireworks, says 1 cannot earn a living in Yankee Springs Township selling fireworks at a fireworks stand. I say (expletive deleted)!! Let Freedom Ring. Robert D. Quist Grand Rapids major year-old fridge got tired, started souring mill, molding cheese and bread and. when I tested the iaaide temperatures with lhe weather thermometer, they were dangerously low! Although the dealer was the only source of supply. I had confidence m turn because my TV came from there four years ago. was pro­ grammed ia for me free of charge and has been giving perfect service. Abo. when my granddaughter and husband needed an air conditioner then their baby came, I got it there and it's still keeping them cool in their new. big home eight yean later. My aew fridge was delivered and installed free of charge The K year defonct fridge was removed and taken away, also free of charge Now. if aad when service is needed, this local dealer has a scrvicemeol The unu I Guide, has service department with licensed available on notice bought is featured in Consumers a five year warranty, and is a reputable make I am delighted with the prompt, courteous efficiency already demonstrated in provaliag me wnh the important. safe food storage right here in town! Ruth Davis Hsstings five veiis. lhe income recovery al the gale for th’, event has not exceeded $200 the 4-H also reimbursed $2,500 toward the cost from sjonsors and entries. The board is trying desperately to recover from the disastrous storm that cost them more than $20,000 at the John Berry non performance last year and the Rodeo deci­ sions were a part of that financial recovery. The efforts to boycott the stock sale is only going to hurt their own fellow 4-H members and only helps to show the narrow-minded and self-serving attitude being taught in this situation. I do hope that the Prairieville Show win be a safe and profitable one for the 4-Hen but I could not let k go unsaid wImi a terrible con­ sequence k will be if the youth of this com­ munity learn the lesson well being taught by their leaders and interested adults Where do our kids get the idea to destroy property, grab a gun. or beat on someone who isn't pleasing them? Wake up. folks, h's from the adults that they look up to. Sincerely, Lucille Lake Middleville (Editor's Note: Key people oo both sides of the issue article.) were contacted for last week's Oops! To The Editor. An error was made in my letter of June 22. The neck spasm is spelled dystonia, not dystomia. If one wishes information on tremors, the phone number ia 312-733-1893. Justine McLean Hastings Mother has three reasons for voting ‘no’ 7b The Editor: Yes. another millage election has come and gone and I'm bopping mad. Not because the millage didn’t pass but because of lhe letters in the Banner that are trying to accuse parents that because they voted no on the millage, ’hey do not care about their child's education. Weil. I. too. have a child who attended Hastings Middle School this past year and will be entering Hartings High School this ML Yes, I do realize the condition of our schools. Bui, when be came home In tell me there was going to be another millage vote lo create more classrooms and to build another school I was outraged for three reasons. Reason I: My child informed me that a new air conditioner was purchased for the student office. Do lhe kids who attend classes in the center rooms of the new sixth grade addition or in the center rooms of the high school have the option of an air conditioner, fans or even windows? No. they must sit in the sweltering heal and suffer. I don’t know about you, but for me it’s difficult for me to learn, think or even comprehend anything when the room is 90 degrees or hotter with no circulation. Also, I was told that the school was going to build new administration office* lo create more room* for the children, it’s administration that would get the new room* not the children. Reason 2: My older child, a few years ago, was forced to pay to play in her athletics. This was someth mg 1 could not afford but 1 manag­ ed to quit smokfogwkt least four years eartier and was able to food this. Finally. the millage passed and the school had ail kinds of money, even enough fof the teacher* to give themselves a raise a few weeks later. Reason 3: Some of us parents just plain can­ not afford anymore taxes. 1 still need to feed, cloche, as well as provide a warm home for my child. Did everyone forget that in November the people voted to raise the sales tax and lower property tax? I voted against the change because I knew this is what would happen. This was supposed to be the answer to the ran down and failing schools. Was it? I now pay The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of viaw on subjects of cun-ent general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 more in sales tax and my sales tax is not tax deductible and our property taxes weren’t reduced that much, not when we really figure it out. Let’s lake a look at what happened to the Lotto, shall we? I am tired of being accused of not caring about my child’s education. I think it’s time the school system listens to what the people are trying to say. We cannot afford anymore taxes. The normal working person is not able to give themselves raises □ make up the dif­ ference to pay for the inc- eased taxes. When the school prove i to me the money will indeed go to the .hildren, repair the schools for the chikirer and make it a better place for lhe children and not for the teachers and administration, then 1 may vote “yes.” I love my children and I provide what I can afford for them. Jackie Brighton, a mother who really cares HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the inUrtHs of Barry County Since 1856 PubtahMl Barner, Inc. A DMaicn otJAtt GrspNoe Inc iM2N.arae*w Huanga. 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Although the number of farmers may seem small, today's American agriculture is' this country's largest industry. Agriculture ac­ counts for fully 16 percent of the current Gross Domestic Product. Three hundred and fifty-five billion dollars worth of food was firmer, ind ranchers producing so that in •bundant wpply would enwre low food and fiber price, in this country and export conrmodiues to aasist in our balance of trade. ; For 60 yean we have enticed farmen to become more and more dependent on govern- out subsidies intelligently and gradually. Research and technology are needed to concy of pesticides and fertilizers, and maximize yields Farmers must ultimately make a profit if they are to continue to produce for today’s- and tomorrow. needs preserve productive land for n produced in the United States in 1994. more tions over the trade deficit, agricultural ex­ ports are the bright spot in U.S. trade, with over $20 billion in surplus. Is agriculture im­ portant? You bet. How should the government be involved? To answer that question, we need to look at the history of successes and failures of agriculture. History is awash with the remains of societies that failed io maintain a strong agricultural economy and their productive capacity. In ancient Babylon, when agriculture became a lesser priority, the soil eroded and the grand irrigation canals became choked with sill. In the United States we experienced the Dust Bowl, where overuse of the Great Plains, combined with drought and high winds, led to a decline of both the land and the fanners who could barely make a living. However, societies with conservation plans have survived and flourished. Farmers in the French Alps have terraced hillsides dramatically in an effort to prevent soil loss, resulting in continuously fertile soil. Societies that conserved while increasing efficiency in production agriculture have been able to devdopmg other sectors of industry. In the United Stales Congress we're now agricultural policy. It is important that the American people undedrstand that agricultural programs were designed to en- conditions in rural America. Sixty percent of below the poverty line. More and more farmers are forced to find income off cf the dollan for food - the best quality, loweupriced food of anyone in lhe world. Because fanners’ livelihoods depend on the land, they pay more attention to stewardship of the land. . And while the numbers of production farmers mise for the future. Need to Raise CASH in Sale Classified Ad and 7 reach your total market Call Us at 948-8744 Know Your Legislators. M.H—fSSfcfik cr"' ILS. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirkson Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ava., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Praiiieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the Unied Stales House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Carton, Woodtand, Rutland, Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-3831. District ............ 49503. phone (616) office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand. 451-6383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400 State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (al of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 29, 1995 — Page 5 [FINANCIAL FOCUS fished try Flying deer narrowly miss man’s head Andrew Darren James Stanton JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP Infant Andrew Darren James Stanton died at birth on Tuesday, June 27,1993 at Battle Creek Health System Community. He was bom on June 27, 1995 the son of Mike J. and Felicia (Hamel) Sunton. He was preceded in death by a maternal grandmother. Roi Anne Hamel in 1971. Survivors are his father, Mike J. Stanton: Americans fear financial future, but do little about it Most Americans worry about how they will afford lo retire, yet few actually do much about it. That was the conclusion of a recent poll commissioned by the International Association of Financial Planners. More than 1.100 wage-camcn over age 18 with annual incomes between $35,000 and $45,000 were surveyed. Although 71 percent of the respondents expected their incomes lo rise in the future. 59 percent were still con­ cerned about running out of money during retirement. One reason for their concern is that 83 percent of the people surveyed plan to retire before age 65. People retiring earlier and living longer means more dollars are needed for their retirement yean. The statistics are even more alarming for women. Women outlive men by an average of seven years, yet another study found that greater than 25 percent of women have never considered a financial professional regarding retirement Perhaps one reason for Americans’ tack of savings is the unavailability of IRA deduc­ tions. Before 1986. any wage-earner could contribute up to $2,000 to an IRA each year and deduct the contribution from taxes. The Tax Reform Act of 1986. however, restricted the hill deduction for those covered by other retirement plans to couples earning $40,000 or less and to individuals earning $25,000 or leas. The effect of this limiiatioo was immediate and dramatic. In 1986. the last year of univer­ sal deductibility. IRAs accounted for about $38 billion in savings. The following year. In the meantime, people are Irving longer, employers are finding it more difficult to pro­ vide retirement plans, and Social Security is dwindling. Now more than ever, it’s vital for American! to take responsibility for their own retirement — yet the incentive to do so has been greatly reduced for many. Fortunately, some of our legislators are beginning to understand this problem. In feet. Congress is considering several proposals regarding IRAs and expanded savings incentives: • The Republicans' Contract with America proposes the establishment of American Dream Savings Accounts, which are similar to IRAs but provide alternative benefits such as penalty-free withdrawals for first-time home purchases. No up-front deduction is allowed, but tax-free withdrawals, could be made alter five years. • President Clinton has proposed expan­ ding IRA deductibility above the current Hms. • Senators William Roth and John Breaux have introduced legislation to restore the universal availability of a folly deductible IRA. Restoring full IRA deductibility will not on­ ly bring tax relief today, it will be good for Americans — as well as the economy as a whole — tomorrow. If you think the IRA should be expanded to meet the needs of all Americans, let your congressman know today - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 52’/. Amerttech 46’/. 55'/. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 47’/. CMS Energy 24»/. 64’/. Coca Cola Dow Chemical 73 70'/. Exxon 14’/. Family Dollar 303/. Fort 471/. General Motors 46'/. TCF Financial Corp. 17’/. Hastings Mfg. 94’/. IBM 46’/. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 67»/. 14>/. Kmart 72’/. Kellogg Company 37’/. McDonald's 58’/. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 20 Spartan Motors 8’/. 36»/< Upjohn Gold $389.50 5.33 Sliver Dow Jones 4542.61 Volume 347,000,000 Change — +1’/. -’/. + 1'/> + •/. B1’/. + 1»/. + ’/. + '/. + '/. -’/. —1’/. — —3 —1'/. -’/. + '/. + 1’/. + ’/. + '/. — +>/« —VI. —1.50 —.17 —8.12 ding will involve herses. The Lumbert wed­ Penrod said retaining the lawyer was a le­ May 26 of next year will have a gitimate reason to spend lhe money. The council agreed to pay the bill, with hone-drawn carnage • The council denied a request to set up a concession stand in Fish Hatchery Park mother. Felicia Sunion both of Johnstown Township; brother, Cameron W. M. Sheufelt al home; maternal grandmother, Anne L. Hamel of Bellevue, maternal grandfather, Louis R. Hamel of Bellevue; maternal great­ grandmother. Angelina L. Hamel of Lowell, Massachusetts; paternal grandmother, Dora J. Sunion of Dowling, paternal grandfather, Daniel J. Sunton of Dowling; paternal great­ grandmother, Barbara J. Phelps of Battle Creek; paternal great-grandfather, Cleo Muon of Battle Creek; paternal great-grandfather, Norman E. Sunton of Dowling. Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Union Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. LAKE ODESSA - Percy Frank Beckc., 87, of Lake Odessa, paaaed away on Tuesday, June 27,1995 at the Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He was boro on January 3,1908 in Durand, the aon of Frank and Clarissa (Elliott) Becker. He was married to Mary Miller, who preceded him in death in 1960. He then married Lucille Anderson, who preceded him in death in 1985 Mr. Becker wu employed by the Koppcllinger Bread Company in Lansing for several years, retiring in 1969. That same yi-r. he moved to the Lake Odessa area. He was a member of the St Edwards Cathol­ ic Church atxl the Knighu of Columbus and the Teamsters Union. He was also preceded in death by one grand­ son and three brothers. Surviving him are four sons, Joseph Becker grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am Thursday June 29,1995 at St Edwards Cathol­ ic Church in Lake Odessa with Reverend Thomas BoufTord rfEdating. Burial will be in Ml Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributionsqiay be made to the St. Edwards Church Building Fund. Die am. Gray, and Harold Hawkins dissent­ Bruce Higgins had requested to set up a ing. • The council agreed to pay $22,200 to the stand during special events, such as baseball YMCA This is done on a regular basis be­ games. The council rejected the request, cit­ fore the YMCA budget is approved. ing rejections of all past requests. • The Historic District Study Commission rate increase from Americable. but will have was granted money by the city council to the city attorney look imo the increase to see pay an outstanding legal bill. if it accurate. • The council did not accept a notice of The committee went over their budget by Americable's letter said, effective Sept. 1, retaining Jack L. Hoffman for the historic district public bearing The coat of the bill the basic rate would be raised from $24.30 to $27.95. This would equal 59 cents per chan­ was $654.84. nel for 47 basic channels Mayor Mary Lou Gray will be the alternate. • Brent V.’JLxon was re-appointed to a three-yrterm on the nature board. • low bid of $7,319 from Ken mark Inc. v as accepted for street line painting. • The City Hall maintenance contract was renewed for Gerald Finney. The new contract includes a $10 a week increase. Gray said the City Hall employees have been pleased with • A contract between the city and the Michigan Department of Transportation was lines reconstruction of Woodlawn Road. • The Waste Water Treatment Rant will purchase a variable frequency drive. The sec­ ond lowest bid of $7,305 from Smitl In­ CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN city has had problems with the lowest bidder NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL 2 of 3 proposals pass CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND ORDINANCE NO. ADOPTED: EFFECTIVE: IMMEDIATELY UPON PUBLICATION BCCTION L AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1U1 TN* Section proves for th* amendment of Section 133 B Or adding a new paragraph 25 “Storage Rental Units" to the list of per­ muted uaea in the “C-3" General Bualneaa District. SECTION II. PENALTY. Establishes penalties for violation, ot this Ordinance SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. The provisions ol this Ordinance are severable. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. This Or a nance ahaH take effect Immedlatefy All ordinances or pert ol ordinances In conflict herewith are hereby reposied. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full test of the Ordinance has boon posted in the following public pieces situsted within the said Charier Township tor Inspection by the general public: . 1. 2. 1 4 5 8 Office of the Townahlp ClerK 2441 Heath Road. Haatlnga, Michigan 4SO58-9725 Barry Expo Center. 5778 N. Middleville. Hostings. Michigan 49058 Goodanough Goodies, 51 N. Middleville Rd.. Hastings. Mlchlgwi 49058 Northview Grocery, 2189 Gun Lake Rd.. Haatlnga. Michlgwi 49058 Barry County Road Commiaaion. 1845 Gun Lak* Rd.. Hasting*. Michigan 49058 P«t*n Monument. 1085 W. Gr**n, Hasting*. Michlgwi 49058 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that aald Ordinance will be considered lor adoption by th* Township Board at Its next regular meeting to be hold at the Rutland Charter Townahlp Hall on July 12. 1995. commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Rutland Charier Townahlp will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aide and ear­ vic**, auch a* algnera for the hearing impaired and audio tepee ot printed matertei being contidarad al th* hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon tour (4| days' node* to the Rutland Charter Townahlp Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below in the past. Less than 10 percent of Rutland Twp. voters show up for special election by T.L. Stenzdbarton Sports Editor Less than 10 percent of the 2,164 regis­ tered voters in Rutland Township decided to cast their ballots in lhe special election held Tuesday, okaying two millage renewals and nixing a general operations renewal According to township clerk Barbara Bedford, ’Only 206 people voted Tuesday. I really think more people need to be aware of what is going on in their township.” Of the three proposals on the ticket, the request for 0.3 mills for library services passed 121-84. and lhe 13 mills to cover fire proteaion was approved 140-66. The request for 1 mill for general operations went down to defeat in a 102-102 tie. Bedford said she was glad to see the li­ brary and fire protection requests pass be­ cause she sees lhe people in the township using these services. She added that the re­ quest for fire protection was defeated sev­ eral years ago because "people didn’t un­ derstand we were asking to maintain what wc had rather than asking for more money." She said the township is allowed by law to have 1 mill allocated for general opera­ tions but because of the Headlee Amend­ of the deer kept ramming into a fence until it resident Bud Case. Three deer flew over him broke its neck and died. Another deer broke Saturday at such a low clearance that he said an antler, and Case had to chase him around he could "count the hairs In thcii bellies as they went over me " The deer weren’t flying in the liicral sense, but they were going fast enough to jump yard, but all three did not make it out. One the fence so it wouldn't hurt itself further. Belson. who was in her house and did not see the deer, wrote a song to the tiu e of the Christmas jingle, "Grandma Got Rin: Over completely over a man’s head. Case was do­ ing yard work Saturday morning for Linda by a Reindeer" Belson, who lives on Southeast Street, two big deer blocks from Southeaster., elementary School, in the city limits, lie was climbing a set of outdoor flairs, where he was remov­ ing a tree, when the deer sailed over him. Belson said if Case had been any higher on the stairs, the deer would have hit him. "It scared the heck out of me." be said. "I "My neighbor got jumped over by three while working in my yard last Saturday You may say "No way. Not in the city." But that’s not what Bud Case would have to say. He was cutting down a small maple growing where it shouldn’t ought to be When out of the blue whai looked like big was dumbfounded." brown bombers Case said al least two of the deer were bucks. He believes they came from the two three." Rew over bis head, they numbered one. Local MADD chapter urges drivers to make July 4th holiday a safe one The Barry County Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) i* hoping drivers will blend and pour into chilled cocktail glasses, sprinkle with nutmeg. KISS this holiday weekend. KISS is the acronym for Keep It a Safe Soatli Sea Coaler Summer. The program, started eight yean 3 ago, aims to make Americans more aware of 1/2 ounce undiluted grapefruit juice con­ the dangers of driving drunk, both on the road and in the water. The three month long summer program ounce orange juice centrate 1 ounce coconut cream 1 ounce light cream began over the Memorial Day weekend, but it is during the Fourth of July weekend that most drunk driving fatalities occur. During the July holiday, drunk driving fa­ combine and shake, serve with scoop shavedice. Fruit Flzx talities average a 35 percent increase over other days of the year. MaDD members arc working overtime word out. Mickey Cousino, MADD publicity direc­ tor, said she and other members are ap­ proaching businesses, particularly tliose near lakes, to place outdoor signs to remind peo­ Add the following to a shaker of cracked ice: 1/3 cup pineapple 1/3 cup orange 1/3 cup lime ground rind of 1/2 lemon 1 tip. powdered sugar. Shake, strain, and add club soda. ple not io drink and drive over the long holi­ day weekendOiber KISS programs offer tips on pool safely, spotting a drunk driver, being a re­ sponsible host, and recipes for non-alcobobc drinks. Following are some MADD recipes for a safe summer: Texas Sanrixe: ' NEWS 8 ounces chilled orange juice 3/4 ounce grenadine syrup Combine in glass, stir or let settle on bot­ tom. Add ice to suit. One serving. Dandy Alexander 2 packages powdered non-alcoholic Alexander mix 2/3 cup cream or 4 tbs. ice cream 1/2 cup crushed ice of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 <______ _ ______ / nutmeg PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed text amendments to the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on July 26,1995. commencing at 7:30 o’clock p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Noma Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the following items to be considered at said public heanng include the following: 1. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6.B. of the Prairieville Township Zoning Or­ dinance to add a subsection "4" allowing "Historical, educational, cultural, festivals and other entertainment and recreational actlvi les of a traditionally rurai/agriculturai nature" and camping incidental to such activity as a permitted use In the “A" Agricultural District zoning classification. 2. The proposed amendment ol Section 6 6B.5. of lhe Prairieville Township Zoning Or­ dinance to add a new subsection "s" allowing "FestNsis"; concerts; art and craft shows; and historiai. educational, cultural, entertainment and recreational activities of s rurai/agricultural nature" and camping Incidental to such activity as a special land use In the “A” Agricultural District zoning classification subject to certain terms and condi­ tions pertaining to, among other things, traffic, off-street parking, rubbish disposal, sanitary facilities, security, camping and noise. 3. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6.B.5.r. of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to campgrounds in the "A" Agricultural District zoning classifica­ tion to among other things delete certain requirements pertaining to minimum campsite size, campsites specifically designated for tent camping, and parking spaces and to pro­ vide for the waiver under certain circumstances of requirements pertaining to campground roadway width and surfacing. Written comments will be received from any Interested persons concerning the forego­ ing by the Prairieville Township Clerk at the Township Hail at any time during regular business Moura up to the date of the hearing on July 28,1995, and may be further receiv­ ed by the Planning Commission at said hearing. The Prairieville Township Hanning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes In the above mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the proposed text amendments, Zoning Ordinance, Zon­ ing Map and Master Land Use Plan pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Prairieville Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of said hearing and may further examine the same at said pubhc heanng All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the bearing, to Individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days' notice lo the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below ment. the township is actually receiving about 80 percent of lhe I mill. BARBARA J. BEDFORD, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2441 Heath Road Hasting*. Michigan 49058-9725 (818) 948-2194 of bis flying deer were spotted overhead Directly overhead, according to Hastings accepted by the council. The contract out­ rod said that bid was accepted because the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that th* loUowino I* a aummary o< • propoaad Ofdinanc* which in* racatnd for hot rwding ay th* Townahlp Board ol th* Chan*, Townahlp of Rutland and It* regular meeting Jun* 14. <996 After running up lhe sidewalk and through Belson's yard, the deer ran in»o a neighbor's Santa (Ta us must have made an early stop 1/4 tsp. almond extract his work. strument was accepted by the council. Pen­ TO: THE RES.DCNTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BA.-’RY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: to Hastings over the weekend, because three • Frank Campbell was appointed to the Michigan Municipal League as a voter, and Hanover Street area, and judging from their speed, they were spooked by something. this summer in an effort to gel the KISS Battle Creek, Gerald Becker of Sall Lake City, Utah, William Becker at Lansing; several Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. CITY COUNCIL, continued from page 3 ding on by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jonas A Co. "We won’t bring that (request for general operation money) up again until the next county or slate eieaion." Bedford said. "This was an expensive election and only 206 people voted." PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Nc-majean Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 �P»0e6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 29, 1995 Donald W Reynold* ' [ | ~ Glam M. Miller DELTON - Donald W. Reynolds, 75. of Delton, passed away on Monday, June 26, WOODLAND - Glam M Milla, 71, of Woodland, passed away on Thursday June 22, 1995 at his residence. He was born on September J, 1919 in Bellevue, the son of Herbert and Grace 1995 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He waa born on December 2619231a Peru, Indiana, the eon of Oscar A Lenore (Mohla) Reynolds. He married Grace Whitmore, who preceded him in death on March 12, 1995. Mr. Reynolds was a United States Navy Motor. He waa raised ia Woodland Township of Barry County and attended Woodland School! Mr. Milter had various employment during Veteran of World War H, a life member of Delton VFW Post 9422 and life member of his working life He is survival by one brotha, Lynn Milla Hickory Corners American Legion Post #484. Surviving are a brother, Harold S. Reynolds of Nashville; a sister, Helen Bassett of Lansing; several nieces and nephews. At his request, cremation has taken place. There will be no vitiation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later of Goshen, Indiana Private Family Burial Services will be rrwtiv-irt at the Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One's Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral date. Arrangements were made by Avink Funeral Home, Cremation Society of Michigan, Home of Hastings Schoolcraft at the. Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES WOODGRUVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4M’ ■OIK CATHOLIC Service 10:30 QUIMBY INDEPENDENT CHURCH OP UNITED (616) MS-4392. Sunday Scftooi ic HASTINGS HtKE METHODIST P.O. Rm to. Haattap. Mi 49058 OrwyWI. UNITED Semor Pmkx. Rev METHODIST 367-4061 or Darisne Pickard. 945-5974. Wonttp Service* and 11:00 a.m.; 948-4045 Sunday Scmrea - 9:30 a.*., BMe School; 10J0 a.*.. Ilnmsag Wonhip. 600 p.m.. ST. MATTHIAS ANGUCAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 I 00 5:15 p.m. HOP*. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South al M-79. at 945-5365 HASTINGS SEVENTB-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Maaa 1000 am PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor Skgtan WngM (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 School; 1045 Youth Felkrvihip 6:00 School 11:00 t Service 6.-00 p _________ Florence Tyden Groos_________ | HASTINGS - Florence Tyden Groos, 99, of Hastings, passed away on Friday June 23,1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She wu bora in Austin, Illinois co January 7,1896, the daughter of Emil & Matilda (John­ son) Tyden. She moved to Hastings in 1902 after her father, Emil Tyden had founded the International Seal A Lock Company, presently the Tyden Seal Company. She attended Hastings Public Schools through the 8th grade then Gerton School in Winetka, Illinois and Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. After the start of World War L she joined her parents in Washington. D.C and later in Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois where her father served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Ordnance Corps. She married Richard A. Groos oo October 16, 1926 in Evanston. Illinois. They moved to Los Angeles, California where Mr. Groos was assistant manager of Vftring Automatic Sprintter Company. They returned to Evanston, Illi­ nois in 1929 and then to Hastings in 1931. Mrs. Groos wu a memba of Firat Church of Christ Scientist in Hartings; among the Found­ ers of Hastings Community Fund, now Bany County United Way; among Founders of Hast­ ings Youth Council in the early 1930’s; active in Hastings Civic Players for many yean; memba Hastings Womens Club; Hastings Country Club; Woman City Club of Grand Rapids; Barry County Republican Party; active in the USO During World War D; and among ha many honors ana the Liberty Bell Award in 1985. She was preceded in death by ha husband, Richard A. Groos on April 22, 1969. He was President of International Seal A Lock Company and President of National Bank of Hastings. Survivors include son A wife, Richard T. A Ethel Groos of Hastings; grandchildren. Margaret Coleman of Hastings, Catharine Augenstein of Lebanon. Pennsylvania, Thomas Groos of Hastings, Dr. Frederic Groos of Stevens Point, Wlacudn, Nicholas Grooa of Luxembourg. Germany; un great grandchildren Private Family Burial Services will be conducted at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with the Reverend 0. Kent Kelter officiating. A public memorial service will be held at a lata date. Memorial contribution! may be made to the Hastings Public Library or the Tbornappte Foo nd ation through the Barry County United Way. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. THORNAPPLE VALLE! BARRY Sunday CO. CHURCH OF Children. GRACE LLTHERA.N CHURCH. My 2 8(» and 10 00 HoJy Com Pauor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. June 25 - 1:00 and 1000 Holy JWy I - 8.00 p.m. NA. July 5 — 7 00 p 1:00 AA. Saturday. June 24 — 800 NA. Monday, June 26 - 6.30 Softball GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly called The Hailing* Rut Sarver. Pastor 945-9224 Sunday Se< HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Halting*. Michigan. O. Kent plication Screening for Youth Director position. Parent/Youth 2 - *30 Morning Wontap Ser vice. Service broadcast over WBCH AM and FM Nunery pro- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 NASHVILLE AREA r. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Naahvdte Ffcher CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED. lntemews for Youth Director posi­ tion will be held. Tuesday. July 4 FICE CLOSED Reminder CHURCH OFFKT HOURS FOR THE SUMMER ARE: 9:00 am-12«) p.m. Monday thru MIDDLEVILLE Alfonso L. Luna. 67, of Middleville, passed sway on Sunday June 23, 1995 at the Pennock Hospital io Hastings. He was born on October 28, 1927 in Laredo, Texas, the son of Jesus A Esperanza (Lopez) Luna. He wu raised in Mexico City and -attended schools there. He moved to the Chv ago area in the early 1940's where he lived until moving to the Middleville/Hsstings area in 1962. He wu married so Helen L. Hernandez on Octotcr 28, 1961. Mr. Lima wu employed at the forma William DeVries Construction Company in Grand Rapids ova 20 years, retiring in 1984. He wu a memba of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings and Michigan Sheriff’s Association. Survivors include his wife, Helen; two aorta, Rick Quesada of Hastings and Alfonso Luna, Jr. of Mexico City, one daughter, Esperanza Luns of Mexico City; ten grandchildren; two brothers, Jesse Luna of Indiana and Fernando Lopez of Mexico City; two sisters, Lupe leper of Mexico City and Co-cha Lopez of Mexico Graveside Services ' rare held ou Wednes­ day June 28. 1995 at * L Calvaty Cemetery ia Hastings with Revorad Charles H. Fischa officiating Burial wu at Ml Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One's Choice nr Masses at the Church Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings Richard T. DeMott HASTINGS - Richard T. DeMott. 88, of Hastings, passed awsy on Friday June 23,1995 at the Bethany Care Center in Bloomingdale. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, conrr Hollenbeck. Director of Chrutian Education. Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barner free building The Church Page Is Paia tor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS ft LOAN. FA Haatlnga and Laka Odeaaa FM-AM at 1030 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worship (•nt* and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church few ages 5 thru 8; Coffee Felkmdup 10 30 am WEDNESDAYS Family Church warn HiNHuu. how Hastings momh i* Game Night for all ages N1XFAB IMCOftPOftATID of Haatlnga NATIONAL BANK OF HATHHOE Member F.D.I.C. M HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER IBM N. Broadway — Hustings Turner Tuesday. July 11 - Hi Ntxwwr* Potluck Picnic at Tyden Park 12:00 noon Saturday. July 15 — Friend* Group Potluck 4 00 pm SUPPORT GROUPS - •OUIY PHARMACY mnnih September thru May. Nar­ cotic* Anonymou* 12 Noon Mon- HAETINOS MANUFACTURING CO. Haatlnga, Michigan Private Family Burial Services wiil be conducted at the Falter Cemetery in Carlton Township of Barry County. A Public Memorial Service She wu born on Octobu 21, 1914 in Worceater, Mau., the daughter of George and Ellen (Riley) Moshia. She wu a homemaker who enjoyed croas- word puzzles, soap operas, camping, fishing and her little dog "Bandit". 19^ ““tied Lawrence Pelkey on August 9. Mrs. Pelkey wu preceded in death by two daughters. Shirley Coutrney and Lillian Blank. She ia survival by ha husband, Lawrence; eleven children, Roberta Carta of Kalamazxio, John and Donna Singleton of Kalamazoo. Mary Reifel of Eutmanville, Ina and Terry Bingham of Lawton, Larry and Den Singleton of Baycllff, Texas, Laurie Hensley of Detroit Lakes. Mimt, Larry oad Nancy Pelkey of Delton. William and Diane Pelkey of Hastings. Jeanette and Michael Flynn of Kalamazoo, Suzanne and Lance Weimers of Allendale, Michael Pelkey of Haatlnga; numerous grand­ children, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Visitations will be Thursday evening from 7 to 9pm at the Williams Funaal Horae in Delton. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 30 at 11am at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Cremation to follow services at ha request Friends are will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Disease Foundation. Arrangements arc ry the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Thomai F. Stebbim HASTINGS - Thomas F Stebbins, 80, of Hastings. A Memorial Service for Mr. Thomas F. Stebbins, retired long-time Hastings banka and community leada, who died February 15, 1995 wUl be held 4:00pm Friday June 30,1995 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. The Reverend G. Kent Kelter will officiate. A reception, ia honor of Mr. Stebbins, will be held ini mediately following Memorial Services, at the Hastings City Bank Main Office-150 Weal Court Street in Hastings. Memorial coutributiona may be made to the Tbornappte Foundation. Jarnet IK Plating |: DELTON-James W. Plating. 77, of Deiaoa. passed away on Friday June 23. 1995. He was bora on May 13,1918 in Kalamazoo, the son of Gail D. Plating A Myrtle English He graduated from Kazoo Central in 1938. He wu a Realtor in the Kalamazoo area for many years. Mr. Plating wu a memba at the Faith United Methodist Church in D-TotL His hobbies included fishing, painting and woodworking. He was married to Violet Eddy on Jatnurv 10, 1942. He wu preceded in death by his parents; oate brotha. Jack Plating. Survivors include his wife, VI; three daught­ ers A husbands, Phyllis A Joseph Lalleman of Kalamazoo. Gail A John Hill of Roscoe, Illi­ nois, Donna A Brace Jones of Kalamazoo; seven grandchildren, Vickie. Randy, James, Robyn, Jacob. Kimberly, Jenniftr. two great grandchildren, Justin, A Marguerite; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Monday June 26 1995 at Faith Uniled Methodist Church in Delton with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Burial wu held in Riversid. Cemetery in Kalxnuzoo. Memorial contributions may be made lo Frith Untied Methodist Cmrch Building Fund. Envelopes available at funeral home. Arrangements were mode by Williams Funeral Home in Ddtou. invited immediately following services tc lunch and fellowship with tie family at 527 S. Jeffenon in Hastings Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers. Envelopes available a: the funeral home. A golden bean stops beating, hard wotting hands to rest God broke our beans to prove to uaHeooly takes the best Your gentle face and esmile with sadness we recall, you had a ' word for each and died before ua an. It broke our heans to lose you. but you didn’t go atoae, a large pan of u went with you. the day God look you hoane. You wished no cue I last farewell and neva told us "Goodbye". You sacre gone before we knew it and only God knows why. To your resting pluce we visit and we place the flowers with care, but no one knows beanache when we turn and leave you there. With all our love. The Pelkey Children | ~ MUdr^SJM^T' | HASTINGS - Mildred S. Johnson. 89, at Hastings, passed nny oo Tueaday. June 20, A^uroZ-Latno 11:00 a.m. Join I Florence Lona Pelkey HAS t INGS - Mrs Florence Lona Pelkey. 80, of Haatings pasaed away oo Tueaday, June 27, 1995 at Bronson Methodist Hoapital in Kalamazoo. 1995 « Tbornappte Manor iaHastings. Shewn born on April 24,1906 in Lawrence, Manarhu setts, the daughter of Thomas & Bessie (Bullerwonh) Sipsey. She wu raised in Massachusetts sod aoended schools there. She was married to James Cole in 1936 and he died in I960. She then married Irvin John­ son in March 1980 and he died February 1987. Mi*. Johnson taught school in Lawrence and Methuen, Massachusetts for several yean and hu lived in the Hastings area for the put sever­ al yean. She hu no local immediate survivors. Funeral Services were held on Monday June 26, 1995 in Andover. Massachusetts. Burial wu at the Spring Grove Caaeury in Andover, Massachusetts. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Delbert M. Englerth VERMONTVILLE - Delbert M. Er«lerth. 74, of VermocaviUe and formerty of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, June 21,1995 at the home of his stepdaughter, Anita Pyle of Hastings. He wu born on May 9, 1921 in Kronen. Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Grace L. (Heacock) Engterth. He eras raised on a form in North Dakota attending school there and joined the CCC Camp as a tcenaga. He came to the Hastings area in 1939 and wu employed al General Motors. Ford Motor Company, Hastings Piston Ring. He owned 3 aulo salvage businesses and soli Rambtera al his auto sales business. He married May Weba in Martin in 1971. Mr. Engterth wu a memba of the Kalamo Masonic Lodge where he wu a 32 Degree Mason, lhe Kalsmo Easter Star where he served in several offices. He had a collection of antique gu & steam cars A engines and belonged to the Kalamazoo Valley Antique Gu A Steam Engine dub, the Heston, Indiana Gu A Steam Engine Club, the LaPorte County Historical Steam Society, and the Charltoo Park Gu A Steam Engine dub. He also enjoyed auctions, yard sales and flea markets. He wu preceded in death by his twin brotha, Dewane Englerth in 1994. He ia survived by his wife. May; sons. Joe Engterth of Kalamazoo and Gary Englerth of Hastings; daughter Pamela Baua of Georgia; stepdaughters, Anita (Jim) Pyle of Hastings, Donna (Bob) Whittcnburg of Chicago, Barbara (Bobbie) Wayne of Florida; stepson. Jim Weba of Belleville; 11 gramV-hiLtren; 2 great grandchildren; sista. Donna (Don) Kosbar of Hastings; numerous cousins. Funeral Services were held on Friday June 23,1995 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Gentha Funeral Home in Nashville with Re-.- recd Merlin Pratt of Dowling Country dispel officiating. Burial wu in Kalamo Cemetery in Kalsmo Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Lillian Gibeon HASTINGS - Lillian Gibson. 81. of Hast­ ings, passed away on Wednesday. June 21,.. 1995 at Pennock Hospital. She war born on April 12,1914 In Hasti^s, the daughter of J. Henry and Bertha (Maua) Smith. She graduated fttn St Roae School tn 1932? and worked at the dime store in Hastings and:: Vicking Corporation for many years. I She minted Raymond H. Obeon on May 9.' 1942, be died on Septemba 3, 1993. In 1957 until 1982, they owned nd operated Hastings Home 1 sundry Mrs. Gibson wusEuchristic Minister for 14 yean, a memba of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church, and St Anthouys Guild. She wu also preceded in death by brothers. Raymond, Robert, and Lawrence Smith; stater. Catherine Smith. Surviving ba are ha sons, Michael R. snd wife, Anna Gibson ot YqfJnti. Thoron J. sad. wife, Lynn Gibson of Huangs, Robert H. and wife, fate Gibson at Haafngs, Stephen H. snd wife, Lorena Gibson of Freeport; dattghaa, Mrs. Richard (Mary Jane) Browa at Hastings; grandchildren, Kevin and wife. Jennifer Gibson, Becky Gibson, Eric Fldscha, Andrea Brower, Katie Jo Gibaon; brothers. Pail nd wife, Betty Smith. Vincent and wife, Betty Smith; several ntecas and nephews. Scripcure Service wu held on Friday June 23, 1995 at Gtntach Funeral Home in Haatings. Funeral Mass wu held oo Saturday June 24, 1995 at St Rote of Lima Catholic Church ia Hutings with Fatha Charies IL Hadrer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Sl Rose Education Fund. Arrangements were made by Ginbech Funeral Home in Haatings. DrntinJama (HZarn BRIGHTON - Dustin James Wilson, infam son of Doug and Vickie (Doits) Wilton, of Brighton, passed away on Wednesday, June 21,191)5 at the Hany Fort Hospital in Detroit where he had been born on June 19, 1995. Surviving besides his parents are bis grand­ parents, Wayne and Marian Dotis of Nafaville, Howard and Mae Wilson of Brigbuo; great grandparents, Forrest and Esther Slater at Lake Odeau; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside Funeral Services were held on Friday June 23, 1995 at Woodland Memorial pork with Fatha Tom Thompson officiating Memorial contributions may be aaade to the Dustin James Wilson Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odeau. hah A. Gnenuey IONIA COUNTY - Ivah A. Guernsey. 94. at Ionia County and formerly of Haatings, pound away on Saturday June 24,1995 at the Thor­ napple Manor in Hastings Sis wu born on November 30,1900inlonis County, the daughter of Harlan A Alice (Hitch­ cock) Peacock She wu raised in Ionia County and attended schools there. She wu mamed to Ambrose Guernsey os March 8, 1917. They moved io Freeport In 1930 and to Hastings in 1939. Mrs. Guernsey wu s bomemaknr. Site wu a memba of Women'! Missionary Society of the Assembly of God snd attended the Hastings Assembly of God. She wu preceded in death by ba husband. Ambrose on July 10,1972; one son, Harland on February 14. 1976; one granddaughter, five brothers; three sisters. Survivors include daughter A husband. Loretta A John Balyeat of Hastings; four aces A wives. Wilson "Brownie" Goernaey of CbO- licodte, Miswuri. Eugene "Bod* A Pat Outnsey of Hastings, Lewis A Rose Guernsey of Hastings, Martin “Mike" Guernsey of H atings; 20 grandchildren; several great A great greii gnodchiidren. Funeral Services were heId on Tuodiy June 27, 1995 tt Wren Punenl Home with the Reverend James A. Campbell officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the mastinm maa olam product*. me. Chwriry of One's Choice. Arranganenu were made by Wren Funeral 770 Cook Rd. - H—ttngn, Michigan Home of Hastings. » �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 29, 1995 — Page 7 Woodland News... 01010101000202020101000000020102061002000000010201000202000202010118080201010002020 Heath-Anderson engagement told Armouncement is made of the engagement of Donna L Heath and Todd A. Anderson, both of Battle Creek She » the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Donald Heath Jr. of Battle Creek and Ms. Carolyn Heauh of Dowling He ia the son of Mr. and Mn. James Ander­ son of Battle Creek. The bride-elect is a 1992 graduate of Lakeview High School and attended Kellogg Community College. Her fiance is a 1991 graduate of Lakeview High School and received his associate degree from Kellogg Community College. An Oct. 14. 1993 wedding b planned. McVoy-Morgan engagement announced William and Judy McVoy of Dickson, Teas.. are pleased to announce the engage­ meal of their daughter. Susan Rena to Jason Oliver Morgan, son of Desmas and Kay Morgan of Delton. Susan attended the Dickson County High School and b employed by the M ontgomery Linds to celebrate 50th with open house Wm. Russell and Betty (Sisson) Lind of Woodland will be wed 50 years on July 14. An open house in their honor will be held from 1-4 p.m. on July 16 at Zion Lutheran Church. 6338 Velte Rd.. Woodland Hosted by their son David and Carolyn Lind of Clarksville. They have three grandchildren. Christina. Timothy, and Teresa Lind; and three stepgrandchildren Tom Miller. Suzanne Miller and Dan and Janae Wolcott. No gifts please. Florys to celebrate 50th anniversary You are cordially invited to come and celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Lawrence and Marguerite (Kidder) Flory at the Hart Wesleyan Church. Hart, Mich, on July 1, 1995 at 2 p.m. No gifts, please. Directions: take 1-96 West towards Muskegon, then take US 31 North toward Ludington to the Hart Exit, go 1.25 miles East lo Church (across from Hansen’s Grocery). County Health Department tn Clarksville. Tenn. Jason attended Delton Kellogg High School and b currently in the United States Army at Pl. Campbell Kentucky. The wedding b planned for July 15. 1995. Rrst grade children decorate the sidewalk with chalk drawings at Lakewood United Methodist Church Bible School. lying on a table in the front room of lhe house. I don't know why 1 had not read it previously, perhaps when it was very popular about 18 years ago. My son-in-law pointed out when he saw that 1 was reading it that it is pretty good read if you can get pat the fact that the characters are all rabbits, it was not at all what I expected as I had either read or heard that it was a "violent" book. Perhaps rabbits scratching and jumping at each other was considered violent two decades ago. but by today’s stan­ dards. it seemed pretty tame I think it is still in the library if anyone else has not read it and wants to catch up on this book. 1 had a dinner with a friend who has previously turned me on lo many good southern writers and books. an J Anita talked about Bailey While’s *’Sleeping in the Starlight Motel.” 1 enjoyed it and the southern feel of it so much that 1 have since ordered another book of short stories and essays by lhe same writer. Il is called “When Mama Made Up Her Mind.” These short stones, essays, thoughtful com­ ments from the southern viewpoint were very pleasant reading to me, and 1 hope several other Woodland Township Library readers will also find them a relaxing summer read. My son-in-law brought me the book the morning I was flying home, and as the plane I was on ambled around the mid-West for a couple of hours to avoid storms in Ohio, and as a consequence got into Grand Rapids two hours lau. — which is pretty good for what is supposed to be a 45 minute flight -r I got through it during lhe flight home — plus had a short nap. Kathy Stowell, who met me at the airport, said the wait got a little hairy when die passenger agent al the gate announced that the plane could not be found on any radar, that the pilot had not radioed in where he was, and was now almost two hours late We were flying back over Tennessee from Cincinnatti, across a bit of Missouri and up the full length of Illinois and then into Indiana during that time. The pilot announced at 5 p.m. (we were supposed to have arrived in Grand Rapids at 4:15) that he was now going into Indiana and we should arrive in Grand Rapids in “about 45 minutes.” With my son-in-law's employee discount I purchased three dinosaur books written at three different levels for youngsters. Many young boys have come into the library in the last few weeks and asked, “Where are your dinosaur books?” 1 felt with interest this high, we needed some new ones, and the old ones were badly worn (and always out). Gene Sumer also gave me ten books about Michigan — history, geography, tourism, an atlas and some other stuff — that had turned up on his desk and he no longer needed. He said 1 could keep them, give them to the library, sell them to the library, or throw them out the airplane window. They were mine to do with as 1 wished. He is now local interest book purchaser for several chains of book stores including Barnes and Nobel and B Dalton Because these Michigan books and the three juvenile dinosaur books were all I could carry on the plane. I did not load up with books as I do when I am in the Atlanta area with my car. I did also bring three confederate battle ban­ ners. cemetery size, from a flag factory in my daughter s general neighborhood. In fact, we had lo wait while they printed them. These I have turned over to Jim Wickam for Noah Fauver’s grave as the last one disappeared from the cemetery on Memorial Day in 1994. When I got through my mail. I found that “Moo” by Jame Smiley. “The Last Days of the Duchess” by Blackwood which is about the Duchess of Windsor’s life after the death of de duke, and “Daughters of England” which is announced to the final offering of Phillipa Carr who was also Victoria Holt had all arrived as ordered. They are now ready to circulate. Also ’’Don’t Cry Now” by Joe Fielding had come from another book club. I personal­ ly always enjoy a Fielding book, and I finish­ ed this one last night and found it to be no ex­ ception to that rule. Lots of suspense and sur­ prises await the reader in this book. Scott Douglas Schild. Hastings and Shelley, Lynn Bromley. Hastings. Ricky Lee Lawrence. Hastings and Shan­ non Christine Miller. Hastings George William Enz. Woodland and Kathy Melissa Loaiewski. Woodland David Alan Abbnng. Hastings and Mary Catherine Fuller. Grand Haven Michael Kenneth Goggins. Hastings and Chery! Lee Drew. Has mgs Clyde Joseph Harvatl. Delton and Teresa Lorraine Twigg. Delton. Raymond Phillip Johnson. Tami Jean Eisner. Hastings Gertrude Smith will be 90 on July 6 There will be a birthday card shower for Gertrude who will be 90 on July 6. Her address is 1055 US Highway 301. Blvd. E.. No. 17. Bradenton. Fla. 34203. Hastings and William Robben Dean. Nashville and Nora Jane Woodbury Davb. Nashville. Cart J. Griffith. Delton and Inez L. Raber. Dehoc Thomas John Leonard. Wayland and Susan Joye Zolkowski. E. Grand Rapids Scott David Strumpfer. Ann Arbor and Stacy Danielle Foley. Hastings. Robert Lee McCall 11. Middleville and Nichole Jo Ring. Middleville Daniel Lee Brown. Hastings and Lee Anna McK night, Hastings Samuel Franklin Wilkinson. Caledonia and Maggie Jessica James. Middleville Kevin Scott Pennock. Hickory Corners and Grace Debra Robinson. Plainwell. James Terry Robinson. Hastings and Dana Marie Newsome. Hastings Earl Ellsworth Fender. Hastings and Alice Marjorie Conklin. Hastings Bnan Wayne Lake. Hastings and Cherry Lynn Ricketts. Hastings Charles Emmett Belanger. III. Calumet, and Maiie Ann Keagle. Hickory Comers Hastings Jaycees present “Big Hearted” awards The Hastings Jaycees formally recognized 85 business/organizations and five individuals at its second annual "Big Hearted" award program recently. The awards were presented for contributions made to the Jaycees projects throughout the 1994/95 year. A gold plaque was presented to the business that contributed the most throughout the year. The Gold recipients were presented their awards at the ' May Blast Off" awards and installation banquet. Accepting the "Gold Award" were Steve and Sharon Jacobs of J-Ad Graphics, managers Sherri Hill and Kellie Vaal of Kmart and Colleen Hook of B-J Hydraulics The "Silver Award" plaque recipients were ICS Travel, the Cinema Theatre, and the local cabel access Channel 12- Receiving the "Bronze Award" were McDonalds, Feldpausch Food Center and the Hasting Moose Ixxlge. Special recognition certificates to those businesses and individuals who contributed were also presented by the Jaycees at the May banquet FREE 10x13!.. With Pixy Event Portrait Package at $4.95! Package includes me 8x10. two 5x"s and eight Wallets from one of your nvorite poses, plus 36 Mini-Prints and three Fortran Pendants Visit this KPenney store during these dotes: June 29-30, Thursday and Friday Hours: 10-6 • Lunch 2-3 July 1, Saturday Hours: 9-3:30 • Lunch 12-1 pixy — PORTRAIT AT JCPENNEy Crti«l/K 5O&12 700736 7 2 53 III HIM �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 29, 1995 ------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- date had sniffed an inhalant and was dead before the ambulance could get him to the hospital My son kept saying, "It's true... Mom. Il's true what you said. It can happen. -J It's terrible. I am so glad you warned me." *; LEGAL NOTICES: MH ......... ................................................ SMOKT FORICLOMIM nonet (AR Counliail MOtriGAGC SALf - Dofoull ho. boon modo In tho condHion. ol O mortgogo modo by Ooorvlow Proportion Inc. (Cur root ownor). Jomo. L. Bowor, hvtbond ond Noncy I. Bowor. wWo (original ownon) to Exchongo Mortgogo Company a cor­ poration organized ond existing under tho law. ol tho State of Michigan Mortgagee, dated September 30. 1436, and recorded on October 7. ISM in Ltoor 440. on page(.) Ml. Barry County Record., Michigan, and OMigned by *o*d Mortgage to Chose Manhattan Mortgogo Corporation l/k/o Chow Homo Mortgage Corporation by mo.no OMtonmentf.) doted June 1. 1993. and recorded on October 15. 1993 In liber 5B5. on pogo 949. Barry County Rocxd.. Michigan, on which mortgogo there ii ciotmea >o oo ouo at mo oaie noroot me •um ol Forty-.ix Thousand Six Hundred Nino-Two and B0/100 Dollar. (646.6*2 BO), including intorost at 9.5% per annum. Under the power ol mIo contained in Mid mor­ tgage and tho statute in such com mode and pro­ will be torodosod by a mIo of the mortgaged premiMs, or Mme part of them, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Court Houm. Michigan, ot 2:00 odoch p.m. on Thursday. July 13. 1995 Said premises aro situated in tho Towmhip of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and’ aro deso ibod <n: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16. T2N, RBW described as: commencing at the Northeast comer of the Northeast 1/4 of tho Northwest 1/4 Of mM Section 14. thence East 14 1/2 rods to tho East ddo ol Highway M-37 thence East 41 rod. for lhe place el beginning, thence South 264 foot, thence East 490 fast, thence North 264 foot, thence West 490 foot to the place of beginning The redemption ported shall bo 6 months from tho dote of such sate, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 19430 600.3341 a. in which ....... --------------- smo«t fomclomjm wmet (AM Cl—Mu) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon modo In tho conditions of a mortgage modo by CARL D. Mt HER ANO DANA JO MEHER. husband ond wile to FIRST MORTGAGE AMERICA mortgagee, doted 2-27-92. ond recorded on 3-4-95, in Liber 536. on pogo 460. Barry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by said Mortgagee to MIDMT FINANC­ ING CORP., by on assignment dated the 2-27-92 ond recorded on 3-6-92 In Liber 537 on pogo 28 In Barry County Records ond assigned by said assignee to H.L MH.LER IRA. CFNB. TRUSTEE by on assignment doted 2-27-92. and recorded on 3-17-92 in Libor 537. on pogo 730. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgogo there Is claimed to bo duo at tho date hereof the sum of Nine Thou­ sand Eight Hundred ond Sixty Eight 52/100 Dollars ($9,666.52). including in*west at 16.500 % per annum. Under the power of mIo contained in Mid mor­ tgogo and tho statute in such com mode ond pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that Mid mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgogo promises, or some pari of them, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 2:00 odoefc p.m. on July 6. 1995. Said promises are situated In Towmhip of Costieton. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: A PARCH M THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWNS 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. DESCRHEO AS BEGINNING AT A POINT M THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY THAT IS 809 5 FEET EAST OF THE CENTER OF SA® SECTION 36. THENCE NORTH 225 FEET THENCE WEST 146 FEET THENCE NORTH TO MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAI'.ROAD RIGHT OF WAY. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SA® RAILWAY TO A POINT DUE NORTH OF A POINT 934.5 FEET EAST OF THE CENTER OF SA® SECTION 36. THENCE SOUTH TO THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SA® SECTION 36. THENCE WEST 125 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sate, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 194BQ 600.3341a. in which com the redemption period aboil be X days from the dote of such solo. Dated: Moy 16. 1995 H l MM.LER. IRA. CFNB TRUSTEE Assignee o Michael M. 31731 Northwestern Hwy. Ste. 264W Farmington HIM*. MJ 41334 Mooting colled to order at 7:00 p.m. All members and residents of Township present. Ap­ proved biodo patch and full seal repjir on Fighter Read. Approved 2 applications of dust control to jrovel roods. Appointed committee to servo on .ond Ute Pion for Township. Township will not enter into Fire Department Agreement at this time Board • resolution opposing Roils to Trails will remain in oHecl. Approved trash removal at cemetery. July mooting set for July 5. 1995 ot 7:00 p.m. Bills approved for payment. Emily Harrison (6/29) Clerk So please, people, believe it. Inhalants can ; kill your teenagers. Tell them. — A Mother • from Vermont. Dear Vermont Mother: I’m sure many 1 parents have never heard of getting high on ! inhalants. Thank you for opening their eyes. * DeBghted with large family Dear Am I axters: My husband and 1 have had five children in seven years. Four were conceived while we were using birth control. Our "miracle baby" was conceived after my husband had a vasectomy and his sperm count was nearly zero. The surgeon's explanation was "Sorry, these things happen.” My problem is this: Whenever 1 am in­ troduced to a new acquaintance, a crude com- Dear Am Landers: While 1 was doing my weekly grocery shopping. I saw a man open a jar of honey and taste it with his finger while his wife searched for a coupon. When she realized the coupon was for another brand, the older siblings take care of lhe younger ones Even though they may gripe. K is wonderfill training for parenthood I salute these children. Gross behavior man closed the honey jar and put it back on the shelf. 1 was shocked by his gross behavior and confronted him. He agreed to buy the jar but took it out of his shopping cart as soon as he thought I was out of sight. 1 reported the inci­ dent to the manager. He found the jar and removed it. Why do we still have food items oo the seif that are not sealed? If foil seals that cover an entire opening are too coatiy, why not put a dear plastic ring around the lid oo the out­ side? Many products have them. This type of incident may be rare, but I'm sure it is not isolmM. Knowing that the spaghetti sauce, jams, honey and other items that I regularly buy may have been con­ taminated by someone digusis me. Any ideas? — Worried Consumer in Virginia. Dear Virginia: You can (and should) go to the manager of the store and tell him you will not buy any food produce ’hat does not have a seal of some sort to guarantee against tasting or tampering. 1 hope all food shoppers in my reading au­ dience will be alert to such products and do likewise. Andrea -Wane, bom st Blodgett BOY, Justin Alien, born at Pennock Hospital on June 10 at 11:02 p.m. to Christopher Kieth Bowen and Heather Marie Overbeck, Delton, weighing 6 lbs., 1U oz. and 19 inches PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 91 ADOPTED: JUNE 14,1995 EFFECTIVE: IMMEDtATELY UPON PUBLICATION An Ordinance to amend the Prairieville Township Cemetery Ordinance by the amendment of Subsection “C” of Section III thereof pertaining to transfers of burial rights; and by the repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. long. GIRL, Natashia Rey, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 12 al 6:15 p.m. to Karen Brethaver and Mark England. Shelbyville, weighing 8 lbs., 2U ozs. and 20tt inches The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. Should any provision, section or part thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall affect the particular provision, section or part thereof Involved in such decision and shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of the Ordinance. SECTION III EFFECTIVE DAU AND REPUL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, following adoption. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Normajean Campbell, Clerk Prairieville Township pensive than the last. Finally, the doctor tells him of the moa suc­ cessful operation ihq will make him feel like a young man again. The com, however, would be $10,000. The man says. "in discuss it with my wife.” Inhalants can kill Dear Am Landers: 1 read the letter from told him that if anybody approached him to try something, all he had to say *«, "I have asthma, and it could kill me." 1 could see he was scared by what I said but not quite convinced. Two years later, my son called me late at night. He was beside himself. A boy in his BOY, Donald Lee HI. bom at Pennock Hospital on June 13 at 9:37 a.m. to Kristen and Donald Hampton. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs., 4 ozs. and 2O\6 inches long. Nicole, boro at Pennock this year's Marshall C. Hate McCartney. Clayton Boyce is the Lions' Club member in long. GIRL, Meagan Hospital on June 13 at 5:08 p.m. to Douglas and Rebecca Jennett, Hastings, weighting 7 lbs., 9 ozs. and 22 inche long. BOY, Erik William, boro at Pennock Hospital on June 14 at f :32 a.m. to William GIRL, Sadie Jotynn, born at Pennock Hospital oo June 14 al 3:15 p.m. to Kimberly and Joseph Walsh, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 3 ozs. and 20 inches tong. SECTION II SEVERABILITY impotent Can you help me?" The doctor describes aome possibilities, each more ex­ Friday to parade day in Lake Odessa. Janet Thomas is the lady in charge of entries. The parade starts at the village park where the en­ tries are judged. The route is on Fourth Avenue to the fairgrounds where the Grand Marshal's Vehicle makes a turn so he can review the parade as it approaches. There will be a reception si the Fellowship Hall honoring ORDAINS Burial rights shall not be transferred to another individual without the prior written approval of the Prairieville Township Cleric, which approval shall be granted if the transferee satisfies the requirements of this Ordinance. The transfer to a non-resident of burial rights sold by the Township to a resident shall not be allowed unless the Township is paid an amount equal to the difference between the purchase price of burial rights for residents and the purchase price of burial rights for non-residents in effect at the time of the proposed transfer. 1 thought you might enjoy this Age increases chances for accidents Dear Am Landtrs: 1 became a bit angry while reading those columns from people who want to take away old folks' driving privileges. If young driven would use a little common sense, we older folks wouldn't always be in their way. Why are they in inch a hurry? Where are they goinj that another three minutes would make such a difference? The young people oo the road scare me to death. I will be 70 next morJi and would •• • I t » gladly quit driving if someone would provide me with a chauffeured car every time I must .i go for groceries, a doctor's appointment or » •. church. My children have families and jobs -, and aren't able to drive me all the places 1i need to go. What am I supposed to do? Sil all home and dry up9 *i Last week. I saw a young person run right *i through a red light. He was lucky the driver 1 who had the right of way at that intersection :> was alert. I never exceed the speed limit, but ti dozens of young people in a hurry keep pane- g ing me. Please. Ana. put the Name where k belongs. — Boise, Idaho. | Dear Boise: Thanks for blowing your top. a Your points are valid. Although teenapm./ may be responsible for a lot of traffic ac- ■> cidents, seniors are more likely to be involved 7 in fatalities. .1 According to * recent article in the Chicapo .i Tribune, the rate of fatal accidents per miles driven to higher for drives over 75 than far-.’ teenapors. In accidents occurring at ^eedsv under 33 mph, 86 percent of occupants overs 60 years of age died, compared with noneq under 40. A driver's skills can be impaired due to B-u Ineas. agmg or uyury. A recent mrvey by the ) University of Honda reported that half of all >i driven with Partinann's disraar and two- , thirds of ail who had suffered a strata or pato-xf cd out in the last year continue to drive. The older a person gets, the greater the rhaarre l are that he or she will have an accident. w Or course, this does not let the tornaprn off the hook. A word to parents: If you child pato^ a citation for a traffic violation (speeding. .. running a red light, etc.) you should take away hto or her driving privileges for two/ solid weeks, even if the car to in hto or her-*, own name. It could save that child's life, Dntgi an tvtrywhtrt. Thay'n easy to gtt, easy fo toe and even easier to get hooked If you have questions about drugs, you need'. Ann Landers' booklet, “The Lowdown ond Dope." Send a steff-addressed, long//: business-size envelope and. a cheek ar snonepd order for $3.75 (this inchtdes postage and’l handling} to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers,''. P.O. Bas 11562. Chicago, ttl. 60611-0562.’ (In Canada, send $4.55.) Cap) right 1995 Creators Syndicate Inc. *1 . Rivera and Shannon Dunklee, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 6 ozs and 20% inches tong. Subsection “C." of Section III of the Prairieville Township Cemetery Ordinance (Ordinance No. 52, as amended) Is hereby amended to read as follows: C. lb*.. 2 ozs. and 20% inches long. Proud parents are Kenn and Tiffany (Hewitt) Karts. THE TOWNSHIP Of PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN SECTION I AMENDMENT OF SECTION III OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP CEMETERY ORDINANCE cuddling. story. A man goes lo the doctor and rays, "I'ta When he went to boarding school. 1 warned him that if he experimented with drugs, especially inhalants, it could kill him. I also NOTICE of ORDINANCE ADOPTION nance No. 91, was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at Its meeting held June 14,1995, said Ordinance to become effective immediately upon publication of this Notice. Dear Asm I saiin After reading those letters in your column about impotence and and iust had to write. My son had asthma as a child. When he grew older, the asthma seemed to dear up although he would still wheeze a little if he became emotional or over-tired. Hospital oo Miy27at 9:02 a.m., weighing 8 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Ordinance, being Ordi­ Wife has . different idea Bob Kusira, lieutenant governor of Illinois, about teenagers fooling around with inhalants ' PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ESTED PERSONS: teen one like it), and maybe you can educate some of those ignoramuses. — Happy in Kentucky Dear Happy: Any woman who has' five children ia seven yean and ia "delighted" has my unabashed admiration. I, weh my one child, view such productivity as awesome My friends who have large families say the GIRL, TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ment is invariably made about my having five children in seven years. Then a joke is made of tt by some moron who says, "Don’t you know what causes that?" In this day and age. two or three children may be considered the ideal family, but some folks, like us. for example, are delighted with more. We don’t feel that we should have to apologize. I hope you will prim this letter (I've never BOY, Jacob Richard, boro at Pennock Hospital on June 14 at 7:16 p.m. to Anna Marie Lewis, Nashville, weighing 8 lbs., 2% ozs. and 21 inches tong. BOY. Douglas Clayton, born at Pennock Hospital on June 14 at 3:49 a.m. to David and Lindy Sears. Vermontville, weighing 6 lbs., 2% ozs. and 19 indies tong. GIRL, Alexandria Paige, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 15 at 6:35 a.m. to Tim and Sue Owen, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 20 inches tong. BOY, Jack Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 16 at 10:23 a.m. to Michael and Letitia Harris. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 11 ozs. and 20 inches tong. GIRL, Meghan Elizabeth, boro at Pennock Hospital on June 16 st 5:16 p.m. to Connie and Greg Fox, Delton, weighing 7 lbs., 15U ozs. and 20% inches tong. BOY, Brady Nicklaus. bom at Pennock Hospital on June 17 at 6:19 p.m. to Cindy and Kirk Forman, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 7to ozs. and 21 inches tong. Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 616­ 945-9554 to subscribe. charge of arrangements. The public is invited io meet and greet Hate between two and four at the Hall. He has usually been the unsung volunteer working behind the scenes in his many endeavors, be it village council. Lions' Ctab. Central UM Church. Union Bank board. Boy Scouts. Lake Odessa acteool board. He spent service time during World War II in the South Pacific and look part in the invasions of Leyte and Okinawa. Art in the Park has its 21st year at the village park. Usually the only sign of this huge event ahead of time is apt to be the color­ ful canopy which will protect the workers and servers at the bratwust stand held by Friends of the Library. There are to be 175 stands and there will be five or six food stands and drink sates. Most of the booths will be selling craft items, quilts or art work. This is a fine place to do one's Christmas shopping early. Friends of the Library will not meet in July since the i r usual meeting night is on a Iegal holiday. Instead many members will be meeting under the big tent on July I, helping io prepare the 1500 sandwiches sold each year. By August the final reports will be ready from co-chairman Nancy Hickey and Bill Sut­ ton. Thirty-six workers in two hour shifts han­ dle the efficient operation. Paving bricks are baked overnight and placed in coolers to keep the sandwiches hot. The Lake Odessa fair starts on Thursday with bike races, a dog show, antique tractor pull and the midway open from five to 10 p.m. Friday has a horse show, even during the parade, harness racing, the Kikker Band and judging the entries which come itttu the buildings during the forenoon. Saturday has judging of dairy cattle, beef and sheep along with a draft horse show. Figure Eight demoli­ tion derby. Sunday features a patriotic church service in the village park, harness racing, children's games. Ladies* Day with popular speaker Deanna House who combines recipes and humor, and light weight horse pulling. Monday will have youth tractor driving, harness racing and a speed and action show. Tuesday is the final day with a puff tractor pull and the fifth day of harness racing. The fair always ends with lhe demolition derby and fireworks. The reading program is off to a great start at the library. The first week 55 youngsters registered and 25 had pre-registered. The se­ cond week there were 55 present with ten of them new to register. There are downs apian > ty around the Ubrary with a guessing conleat cn how many animal crackers are in the big . jar. Volunteers help the staff with some of the-, craft item.' used during the popular programs.'; Friday. July 7 Lakewood Christian School will hold another dinner at Fellowship Hall. HUdred Davis has a birthday coming n Monday. July 3. She was bora in 1901. Graduate i announced from state coUegea indude Lisa Cook ond Angela Hampel from the University of Michigan and James Gomez from Michigan State University. Recent loma County real estate transfer* in­ dude those of Peter and Lori French to Timothy Mid Shirley McMillen; Eckstrotns and Bullings to Andrea Belkin; Edstroms to Clara Twnchell. The anniversary listings in the G.R. Proas pictured Woodrow and LaVerne Tramp havmg a 50th wedding anniveraary. He to the brother of Dr. Jack Troop of Lake Odessa. Because of impaired vision Marte Pickens to unable to read newspapers so the printed announcemert* in the previous week's newspapers gave her no due to the big birth­ day surprise party in her honor held al Lakewood UM Church on Saturday after­ noon. Some of her friend, boated the party with help in conniving by her housekeeper Roseann Sinke. A tableful of pictures showed Mane in varied stage* in life and included acme of her parents George and Mary Hatch. Among her surpriae guest* were her brother James Hatch and wife Ingrid from California, her niece Mary. Rev. Marvin and Pauline Zimmermaa of Florida, Henry and Marge Garnaat. the Ario Pickens of Lansing, friends from Jackson. Jill Leito and family of Muskegon. Joy Adams and family of Jackson. Tom Pickens and family of Clarksville. Drf. Tim was unable to be present due to previovto commitments. About 250 attended during the afternoon. The Lake Odou alumni banquet waa held on Saturday night by parents from l-akewood Christian School. Dkk Winkler waa the emcee of die program which included songp by Jodi Ferman and recognition of special a» nivenary classes by Don McDowell. Claaaoa given special attention were thoae of 192$, 1933. 1943. I9M. No one from die dam of 1923 came ao the conages were given lo die ladies present from 1924 — Geraldine Reiaet Klahn. Neva Classic Root. Mabel Pott Burleigh. Don related what waa happening hi lhe town and in the world during their gradual lion years Eartier in the day lhe Clau of 194$ met at Cunningham's Acre for a meal and 4 pleasant afternoon The Class of 1939 ma at Fellowship Hall. Class of 1946 ma M Bob'i Family Restaurant for the afternoon. Thett leachcr/spomor Edsel Farnham aad wife frod ’ Clio ma With them and also anended the bahqua. The Famhams had gone mt the aensor trip back then �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 20, 1995 — Page 9 byJoyce F. Weinbrecht Mary M Lews Hoyt wnles about her expeneaces white growing up in Yankee Spr­ ing! in the inoa and 1640,. and about her bnily ' Yankee Bill" and Mary Goodwin Lewis and the famous inn known as the Man sion House, which they operated in lhe wilderness. Her eaaay continues: There was a period when lhe Yankee Spr­ ings property was considered very valuable, and lhe Rathbones, in Grand Rapids wished lo eachange lheir hotel property for our own. we In retain the farm lands. This Grand Rapids property in (1906) was worth several hundred thousand dollars and is lhe present location ot the Widdicomb building on the comer ot Monroe and Market streets. The other, deserted and forsaken, requires a stretch of lhe imagination to believe that it was ever of All that remained of the Mansion House at Yankee Springs about 1906. great importance. "Wheat and potatoes al this early date brought fabulous prices, blit the table was after and was buried in lhe Richland cemetery by his wife. He. Noonday, assisted in the war of 1812 and witnessing the burning of the city of Buffalo. “There were poets in those days and fre­ quently the old place sounded in story and song and occasionally one was found whose 'feelings' overflowed to the extent that he published his production. Such a one was George Torrey Sr., who coming from Boston siwsys well supplied with the essentials and with many ddicacier. Great care and attention were given to the large garden grown there. The light sod. highly enriched by muck taken from the marsh, was calculated to quickly br­ ing them forward lo perfection. "The moat lucious fruits, melons and vegetabtea were grown in abundance, all huunating >n the new. warm soil of the valley. Arbors were filled with choice grapes, peaches ripened in (he sun and flowers, the good oid fashioned flowers of that day, grew in abundance Celery, the first grown in Barry County and perhaps in the state, was raised there and tomatoes abo. They were first call­ ed “love apples" and we grew them for their h reefy. but soon learned to eat them. The burial Markers of William “Yankee Bill** Lewis and his wife Mary Goodwin Lewis Mills in the cemetery at Alaska, Michigan. (Weinbrecht Photograph, June 21, 1995.) remembered the parents and homes so recent­ ly left by them, it was not their way to mourn for what they had not. but to enjoy fully what of its approach, but so slow wa* it in coming Each they had. which they did in a way that would astonish the dyspeptic of today. "It began to snow, the first of the seven, that the old stage coach kept right along its un­ disputed way for many yean. The road started from Detroit in 1836 when Michigan was a territory. It reached Kalamazoo Feb. 21. 1846. and six years later. May 1852, the guest who came was made to feel at home under the hospitable roof. “The first Thanksgiving celebrated at the Yanker Springs tavern was in the fall of 1838. but the harder it snowed the livelier grew the party. An oid violin was pulled out of some corner and all began dancing and kept it up until morning, when breakfast was prepared dian but a dead Indian,' but in our experience we did not find in them the treachery and My father seal out invitations to all the new scoters for miles around and later sent men and teams to gather them in. “My mother meanwhile was superinten­ for them, after which they were conveyed back to lheir homes and so passed our first Thanksgiving in the Mansion House at Yankee Springs. "The political campaign of 1840 made a hot lime in the oid house, as I well remember. Pole and flag raising and slump speaking were the order of the day. but the doings on the Fourth.of July, .1846 beat everything j*. record before or since, to far as 1. can remember. A tamarack pole was spliced until it was of the desired le.gth and a flag was “Men were constantly employed in caring for the ground. Waler was supplied for use by weOs dug on the grounds. “My father was a skillful caterer. ding foe first Thanksgiving dinner in the new r ouarry whach consisted of wild turkeys brought by the Indians from Gun Lake woods, two immense spare ribs cooked to a turn before the great opeafi replace. a* wcae the turkeys. Mince pies, such as only mother could make, abo pumpkins pies and puddings were baked in a large brick oven by the side of foe kitchen fireplace. Cook stoves there were flung from it to the breeze with much hur­ rahing from the crowd that had collected from none. “The turkeys and ribs were suspended by stout tow strings and slowly turned before an everywhere and filled the road front before lhe oid house from hill to hill. rich gravies, brought out by the heat of the fire. Cranberries were brought by the Indians “Twenty-six girts all in white, representing the stales, then 26 in number and a Goddess of Liberty in red, white and blue, were loaded into a monster wagon drawn by 26 yoke of ox­ and were about the only fall berry. Not a fn it tree or berry bush had yet been planted. "The tables were spread and the guests came from their homes in the woods to enjoy fob banquet prepared for them in so hospitable a manner and white all must have en. A girt for each slate and a yoke of oxen for each girt! We went above the hill to form the procession and came down into the crowd in fine style. "We were 10 years in advance of the Michigan Central Railway. We heard rumors road reached Chicago. "It has been said that, ‘there is no good In­ deceit they are usually credited with. They had great respect for my father and we lived in peace and harmony. The woods were full of them, but we did not fear them and I believe they were our friends. They were strict in their deals and if they made a promise they kept it. They brought us berries of all kinds from the woods and constantly supplied us wjthlrcah venison, neverjjripging any part pf the carcass but the hams, which were always 25 cents, no more, nor less. They brought us fresh fish from the lakes, and muskeilunge from Gun Lake were enormous. They made a great deal of maple sugar. In 1840 these Poawatomies were removed by the United States government beyond the Mississippi, and very reluctantly they left their homes among the lakes and oak openings and the silver streams of Michigan. "Noonday, the chief of the Potawatomies, greatly impressed me by his dignified bear­ ing. Six feet tall and well proportioned, he was at that time nearly 100 yean old. His face was painted and a great circle of eagle feathen was around his head. He looked kind and he laid his hand on my head. He died soon at an early day. settled in Kalamazoo County and was associated with the Kalamazoo Telegraph at its birth in 1844. He traveled though Barry County and published a poem in the Telegraph soon after about the Mansion and Yankee Springs. It finished by enumerating the bill of fare, (at the Mansion) which seems to afford him great satisfaction. "Personally. 1 knew little of the hardships of pioneer life, for I was protected and sheltered by my parents. There was so much of life and activity about us that it was akin to life in the city, and we had no time for loneliness. Being the almost constant compa­ nion of my father and visiting with him all the towns within a large radius, 1 saw life in all its forms in the new country, traveling in stage coach, wagon or on horseback. “There was no underbrush tn those days, the annual fires consumed it. leaving the forest free from obstruction, and one could walk, ride or drive anywhere f crely as in a beautiful park. Nature was libe,/. in the diffu­ sion of fruits, nuts and flowers, and from the Imte viotet tn foe eurty spring there was a succeasive graduation df flowed of all kinds and colors until the frost came to the fall. "We lived only two and a half mites from Gun Lake, that inland gem of Barry county. My first view of it will never be forgotten. Scouring through the woods one day on my little pony, born of the gray mare ridden by my mother when we came into the country, we came sudde.-y out on the shore of this lake and 1 gazed in silent wonder on foe broad sheet of water, flashing and dimpling in the sunlight where no white man's boat had ever been, and only the Indian's canoe had disturb­ ed the calm serenity of its water. Not a tree had been disturbed and (he dark forest clear around was reflected on the glistening surface of the water. As 1 silently gazed a feeling of awe stole over me. The solemn stillness of the lake and forest frightened me. I turned my pony and fled and never drew rein until my home was reached. "In the new country you sometimes looked around for your neighbors and they were not there, and so it was that some of the birds we had known, the robin, the wren and the swallows were not there but bluejays and whippoorwills were no< lacking. The crows had not come, neither foe flies, but fleas and mosquitoes were plenty. "We heard of a neighbord who opened her Bible one day and found a fly pressed between its leaves. ‘Now, children.’ she said, 'don't you touch that fly, tet it remain right here in this book, just as M is. because that fly once lived in our oid home in York State.* "There were no rats or mice, neither were there any house cats. The country had no need for the latter but I had and so pleaded foil one day a box came from Grand Rapids. Upon opening it out jumped two lovely Maltese kit­ tens. The prettiest irrespective of sex, was im­ mediately christened Tommy and nursed and petted to a great extent. "One day Tommy was missing and there was a great outcry. Finally, when found he was nursing a lot of little kittens of his own. From this small beginning many came and no evening, balls, fancy dress parties and con­ certs, all of which we attended. "About January 24 a Scottish ball wu given. Perhaps it was a Bums* reunion and seemed to us a grand affair. There was ftoa music, with music, with bagpipes included (the first 1 ever heard), the gay costumes were with kilted skirls, plaid hone and scarfs sad jaunty caps quite charmed us, and foe Scottish dances and hornpipes altogether made a veritable fairy land entertainment, foe imprus rion of which I have never forgotten. "We visited a daguerrean gallery and had our pictures taken. This room had just been opened in Detroit and art was considered something wonderful and had but recently come into practice on this side of foe wteer. We thought it very tiresome as we had to ah still five minutes to get a picture. My father had a number taken and presented one to each of his seven brothers, then ail living. Four of the eight Lewis brothers were represented to Lansing at foe pioneer convention held there on June I and 2, 1904. Stanton Lewis, foe oldest was represented by a granddaughter. Mrs. Florence Babbitt of Ypritreti; William Lewis by a daughter, Mrs. Mary K. Holy of Kalamazoo; Hiram Lewis by a daughter, Mrs. Geo. B. Davis of Kalamazoo, and George Lewis by ha daughter. Mrs. Marion Gear of Detroit. That was foe last winter that foe legislature convened in Detroit. Some feared that foe frivolities of foe gay city might affect foe man­ ners and morale Of foe members <Mdt day, and so voted font Lansing, 40 mites from rey railroad, in foe heart of foe forest of Ingham County, should henceforth witness foe assembling together of that august body, "My father lived for six years after this event, dying in September, 1853, at foe age of 51. His last request was that he might be buried ou foe hill overlooking foe old place. I have twice removed his remains, once, after foe old place passed from our hands, to foe nearby cemetery and again to lay them by foe side of my mother in Kent County. She outliv­ ed him by 35 years, dying March 1, 1888, at Alaska, Kent County, at foe age of 83 years. "My mother descended from oid revolu­ tionary stock on foe Norton-Goodwin side, and will be ever remembered as foe taifoftii friend and worthy type of womanhood. In foe afflictions of life, from which she was far from being exempt, she displayed foe tree Christian fortitude which commends her ex­ ample to us. "The solid forests have vanished and we sometime feel that foe solid man was tr—bit ed, too. The type of character they represented may not be needed now, but they are worth remembering for their courage to opening up this country and reclaiming it front brush and bramble trees and stone Iwdptodng Michigan in foe front rank she holds today among the state of foe Union. "The men have done much to make this a grand and noble state, but foe women have not been idle. If "foe hand that rocks foe cradte nites foe world* ours have certainly been kept busy. In all ways, pioneer women gladly did there share in bearing foe heavy burdens of that period, and today can pride themselves upon being 'foe first ladies of foe tend,’ and by right, because we got here first." Sources. Historical Collections, Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society. VoL XXX. Lansing. Mulligan. Wynkoop Hollenbeck Crawford Company. Suae Printers. 1906; Hastings Banner Archives. doubt the descendants of this same cat are rac­ ing around on the sand hills of Barry County today. "My father represented lhe counties of Allegan and Barry in the State Legislature in Detroit in 1840. He came home for a short time during the winter and when he returned was accompanied by his two youngest daughters, who took their first ride on the new railroad and indulged in the gayeties of the Capital City for two weeks. 1 have been asked to give my girlhood recollections of this trip to the then Capital City. “The ride to Battle Creek was duly per­ formed by stage coach and four hones and from there we took our first and never to be forgotten nde on that new railroad we had heard so much about. We were nearly frightened to death with the almost constant scream of the whistle and the clanking of the can over the rough road, which was about equal to that of cattle can at the present time. We wished ourselves back in the oid stage Detail from i860 Platt Map of Yankee Springs showing the William Lewis Estate. coach many times before the journey ended. "The Wales Hotel on Jefferson Avenue. East, just thrown open to the public Jan. I, 1846. we thought was very fine. It was kept by Austin Wales and his two sons. It was very crowded, as many members of the legislature and their wives were staying there. The dining room was large and nearly square and was frequently used for entertainments in the FUe No. 95-21445-tt Estote of EDITH M. BmfY. Deceased. teette Socvri'y No. 305-34-4164. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your Interest In the estote may bo barrod or ef­ fected by tho following: Tho decedent. whoso lost known oddroes was 7700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49054 died 3-31 45. An instrument dated 9-14-BO has boon admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors ol tho deceased aro notified that nd clowns against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to tho independent poreonte representative. Don N. Bippl ey. 911 W. Bipptey Road. Lake Odessa. Ml 40649. or to both the todependent personal representatlue and tho Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49036. within 4 months of the date of publication of this nofko Notice it further given that tho estate wilt be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to it. Timothy I. Tromp (P4I571) 911 Fourth Avenue lake Odessa. Ml 46649 (414)374-7400 (4/34) �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 29, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: Parmelee Methodist ladies “Strawberry Breakfast” a success Ncmci OF MORTOAOf FOMCLOMNH D«foult having been mod* in th* conditions ot a real •stole mortgage mode by RALPH OWEN KELLER JR. ond PRISCILLA C. KELLER, hutbond ond wife ol 6502 Tischer Rood Lake Odessa Michigan 46849 ond BOND CORPORATION, a corporation orgonirod and existing und»r th* lows ot th* State ol Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507 doled Moy 27. 1992 and recorded on Jun* 3. 1992 in liber 545. Poge 662 of the Barry County Register ol Deeds and upon which there is now churned to be due for principal and interest th* sum of Twenty-Five Thousand On* Hundred Two Dollars ond One Cent (825.102.01) ond no suit or proceedings ot law hov •ng been instituted to recover rhe said debt or ony P<NOT)CE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sal* contained in the mortgage, ond the statute in such cose mode and provided, on July 77. 1995, at 2:00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at th* East door of th* County Circuit Court Building m the City of Hostings. County ol Barry State of Michigan, that being th* place of holding th* Orcult Court for th* County of Barry ot public vendue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying th* amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with th* iegol fees ond charges of the sale, including attorney s foes allowed by low. the prem.ses in sold mortgogo which ore deskribed os follows" THE WEST 350 FEET CX THE NORTH 374 FEET Of THE NORTHWEST 1/4 Of THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OE SECTION 12. TOWN 4. NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST Th* redemption period shell be six (6) months from th* dot* of such sole, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCI §600 3241 (a) in which cose tho redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from th* dot* of such sal* Do**d June 20. 1995 Bond Corporation 3007 taxtern S.E. Grand fU^ids. Mi 49907 Drafted bv: WWItam M. Axkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgage 161 Ottawa. N.W.. St*. lll-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49900 (616) 450-1315 The Parmelee Ladies Aid Society strawberry breakfast has always featured strawberries with powdered sugar for dip The major fund raiser of the year lor the Parmelee Church ladies, the ‘Strawberry Breakfast* was very well attended. Michigan AFDC caseload fell below 200,000 in 16 years State Social Services Director Gerald H. nonce ANNUAL STATUTONY NCVWW PUBLIC NOTICt ANNUAL NKWCW OF PKBFONMANCK OF TMK HMND OF THE COUNT Undm Michigan low th* chwf circuit judge an nuaAy reviews th* peHormonc* record of the Friend of the Court. The review wifi be conducted on or about August 1. 1999. This review is limited by Imw to the following criteria whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of tho court relative to a statutory duty; whether tho purposes of tho Friend of tho Court Act are being met; and whether the duties of the Friend ot the Court ore being carried out in a man­ ner that reflects th* needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written comto. th* chief (udg* rotating to thoM criteria. sKAyee* written comments, with your nom* ond eflpess. to: Hon. James H. Fisher. 220 West Stat* mot. Hastmgs. Mi 49058. (7/6) Miller announced recently that, last month. Michigan's AFDC caseload fell below 200.000 for the first time in 16 years. "The May. 1995 caseload was 199.052" he said, "and that represents a substantial decrease from our record high of 248.377 in March of 1891 and 223.194 in October 1992 when we began our welfare reform initiative "To Strengthen Michigan Families." He noted that the AFDC point-in-time caseload has decreased for the past 13 consecutive months. Barry's AFDC caseload in May 1995 was 446. according to Ronald J. Decker. Director of Barry County Department of Social Ser­ vices. “Barry County's record high caseload was 841 AFDC cases m February of 1981. In October, 1992 when Michigan's Welfare Reform initiative through federal waivers was initialed, we had 671 AFDC cases." Decker said. "Barry County ranks 11th in percentage AFDC caseload decrease from September 1992 to May 1995 compared to all Michigan counties" noted Decker. Miller attributed the decline in the statewide AFDC caseload to his department’s welfare reform initiative. "To Strengthen Michigan Families." which provides incentives for public assistance recipients to gain employment. "In May." Miller said, "the number of Adjourned to Public Budget Hearing. Discussed proposed budget and changed Highway Maintenance and Repairs. Closed Public Hearing ot 7:90. OLD BUSINESS: Reunion committee has insurance. Dove reported on Freeport Fire Bd. Mooting NEW BJSiNESS Accepted Budget proposal for 1995-96 Reported vandalism ol screens on bach of bldg. Discussed bock l»gh» and security system All reporters must oppoor in person lo obtain in­ formation with proper identification. Accepted miUoge levy for 1995. Township 1 mill and Fire 1.5 mill. Both some os last year. NO PUBLIC ACCESS Sign missing corner Welcome ond Messer PUBLIC COMMENT: Bev Zurfoce questioned hav­ ing a light at bock. Dooane Taylor questioned bonking outside of Adjourned at 8.25 p.m. Wilma Daniels, dork Attested to by: David Kesler. Supervisor (6Z^9) AFDC cases statewide with earned income reached an all-time record of 53,808. or 28.5 percent, and more than 60,000 cases have been closed due to earnings since we began implementng “To Strengthen Michigan Families" in October of 1992. I think that’s evidence that our initiative is making a positive difference in the lives of our state's children and their families." Decker stated that the number of AFDC earned income cases for May in Barry County was 181 or 38.8 percent. Prior to lhe welfare reform initiative, our earned income caseload was about 26 percent. According to Decker, many AFDC recipient families have a transi­ tional period of time on assistance after ob­ taining employment and as employment hours and wages increase, the AFDC case closes. The department is often able to continue to provide low income day care, food stamps and medical assistance after the AFDC case closes. "There is no question that our healthy economy and the declining available labor force has contributed to the caseload reductKXi’ ’ he said. However. Decker attributes the lowest caseload data in 16 yean lo Michigan's Welfare Reform initiative. "We have had caseload highs and lows in the post but nothing like this," Decker said. Michigan has been a national leader in positive welfare reform on a statewide basis according to Decker. "As a result." he said, "our families and children are positively impacted economically and psychologically: our com­ munity also benefits in the short and long term." Decker also attributes the caseload decline to the department's clear expectation that AFDC adult recipients participate a minimum of 20 hours a week in employment, training or community volunteer activity. He also believes that the Barry DSS partnership with MESC. Mid-Counties Employment and Training Consortium, our schools and the commitment of Barry DSS staff contributed to the caseload reduction success Dorothy Fischer readies another piste of strawberries for the annual 'Strawberry Breakfast* al the Parmelee Church. A bake sale is also part ol the annual ‘Strawberry Breakfast* held at Parmelee Church in June. McCartney is Lake 0 Fair parade marshal by Kdsca J. Ha beck er memories of other long-time Lake Odessa Staff Writer residents, is the 1946 production of "The Charles H. (Hale) McCartney has been Womanless Wedding.” The farce starred selected as the 1995 Lake Odessa Fair pa­ many rade grand marshal. The parade steps off at 10 a.m. Friday. women, children and even included one area men comically dressed as man dressed as a baby, complete with a "I feel honored." be nd, "especially that carriage. Hale played Charlie McCarthy, I would be picked by the Lions Club." "the town dummy." Laughing, he McCartney graduated from Lake Odessa remembered Carl Centers, the bride, as High School in 1931 anJ afterward attended "about as horrible a bride as you could ask Davenpon Business School. He worked in for." Though the opera house was a town fa­ Detroit for several years for lhe Pennsylva­ nia Electric Switch Company, and in 1942. vorite. it gradually lost its usefulness with enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served the construction of school auditoriums and for three years. He was involved in the in­ movie theaters, he recalled. Recurrent in his memories of Lake vasions of the Philippines and Okinawa. Returning io Lake Odessa in 1945. he Odessa are the many contributions that the joined his father's insurance and real estate business, .and in 1948 married Evelyn Lknu ciuo nas made to the town over the years. "The Lions Club is the main spark plug of Chase. Together, they raised two sons. Mike and Mark. what has kept Lake Odessa going." be said Hale, who was born on Sixth Avenue, has of the organization of which he has been a lived in Lake Odessa for nearly all of his life, and has many food memories of the member for some 50 years. He recalled the many hours the Lions town’s growth and changes. He especially remembers the McCartney have poured into the community center to Opera House, built by his grand-father, with the club in replacing the railing around William McCartney. "When You Sec the the fairgrounds race track and repairing Lights. There's a Show Tonight," the opera "Lake Odessa is a very nice town. It' good town to live in. You other areas of the fairgrounds. He called the Lions Club lhe instigators comfortable here. house’s slogan, beckoned community mem­ bers to enjoy the medicine shows, minstrel on Friday. June 30 from 2-4 p.m. at Central that colored the stage night after night in the lessons as they are known today, and Lions United Methodist church in Lake Odessa. second-story structure on Fourth Avenue. were major players in the construction of the public parking lot next to Bradee's Drug One production in particular that stands out not only in Hale's memory, but in the Store on Fourth Avenue. "The Lions Club has always been in­ Requires minimum ot 4 to 5 years experience in accounting with payroll background, computer knowledge and good communication skills. Send resume and wage require­ ments to: Box #386, c/o Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 the people and with everything." A reception is being held in Hale's shows, church plays and local productions of lhe summer recreation program, which has evolved into the beach swimming volved." he said, "working to support the PAYROLL/ ACCOUNTING POSITION Hale McCartney make it a public place, or being involved Notice of Annual Meeting of BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD Of EDUCATION The Annual Meeting of the Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education will be held Wednesday, July 12. 1995 at the Barry Intermedi­ ate School District office, 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan at 730 p.m. Thomas S. Mohler, Secretary Barry Intermedlite School District Board ol Education village whenever there was a need." Reflecting on his birthplace, and even his parent's birthplace. Hale had nothing but good to say. ADULT FOSTER CARE PRIVATE ROOMS Openings IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDS FUTURE U.S. SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT HOME AWAY FROM HOME” Ben and Renna Dote __ 348 Willitts Rd. (616) 948-9433 Hawings, Ml 4W8 For a reconied message of current rate information. caB 1-800-4US BOHO 1-800487-2663 Call after 6 pm Stock •n America A p*6c semer ot Oea nr » i �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 29, 1995 — Page 11 Local job training program expanded Counties programs," Groner said. by Jean Callup Staff Wntrr The Private Industry Council, or PIC. The Barry Intermediate School District will now be lhe "intake center" for job train­ durtry and education, is also an overseeing ing programs in Barry County Adults and youths in Barry County who agency of lhe job training programs. JTPA provides job training to adults are involved with the Joint Partnerslip through the "On the Job Training" (OJT) Training Act. (JTPA) a federal job training programs for adults and a voucher system for program with funds tunneled through the Michigan Jobs Commiuion. will be sched­ uled through the BISD Approximately $200,000 will be spent for jobs in Barry County for one year, plus the school, is also funded through JTPA. Groner said there are 10 people in the work summer programs that are up and running, experience program working with the City of said JTPA Director Margaret Groner. An agreement by Calhoun. Barry and person crew in Deltoo helping to install a Branch counties was broken earlier this year when Calhoun officials voted lo pull out of the agreement with Mid Counties Employ­ ment and Training Consortium. As of lhe first of July. Mid Counties will have no connection with the job training poigrams provided through the JTPA. Groner Grace Shirkey (behind name plate) and chair of the selection committee. Nettie Baughman. Echo and Ray Bayne (left) have their photo taken in their 'Yard of the Month* with Thomapple Garden Club members A youth work experience program for youths ages 16 to 21 either in or out of Hastings to beautify the city parks, a seven computer system and landscaping the schools, three doing general library wort at the Thomapple Kellogg Community Li­ brary. one at the BISD helping with a newsletter and doing general office wort, and one more at the Michigan Cooperative Ex•ension Office working on the Barry County said. Another joint operating agreement was put together by the controlling board, the Chief Executive Officer Board. That panel Is made LEGAL NOTICES up of commissioners from Calhoun. Barry and Branch. The other two counties ratified the new agreement and lhe Barry County Board agreed to the conditions Tuesday. The Calhoun Intermediate School District was named as lhe administrative agency for lhe jobs programs, and also lhe grant recipi­ ent. C1SD in turn will work with subcon­ tractors tn the three counties, who provide This attractive sign has been placed in the Bayne yard letting people know that their yard has been judged and found worth ot the award. the job training programs. In Bany County, lhe BISD is the subcon­ Approved hiring of Custodian. YARD OF THE MONTH lktk “Yard of the Month” for June named by Thornapple Garden Club 42 years. The first Howers be raised were lhe Month" for June by the Thomapple care to thrive, he said. He ha* two tips for rose gardeners. He Garden Club. lillies and roses, because they require little to U uiioihj rt-U.' k-iwi it (S/29) Echo says that the flowers are Ray's uses Onhinex spray, not the powder, to control insects and he never sprays water on "Mom people think when they sec you beautiful blooming year for everything." The Garden Club will be looking at died 4/26/95. An Imtrumanf doted 4/13/94 has outside with the flowers that you’re weeding, Hastings lawns to find the "Yard of the Creditors of the deceased are notified that ail but most of the lime you're cutting blooms. That’s what gives you more flowers." Ray Month" for July and later. August. The decedent, whose lost known address was The sign letting people know that the Bayne lawn was judged "Yard of the Month" . A pastor. Ray worked as director of will stay in their front yard for the month. summer activities at Camp Michiwana for County Probate Court, Hastings, Michigan 49056, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that ■ proposed Ordinance waa received for tint leading Or the Townahlp Board of tha Charier Townahlp of Rutland at Ha regular meeting held June 14,1996. and »ard Ordinance will ba oonafoared for adoption at tha Townahlp Board meeting 10 ba held Ju»- 111995. commencing al 700 o'clock pun. al the Rutland Charter Townahlp Hall loceled al 2461 Heath Road. Haatlnga. Michigan 49056-9725 a aynopat. of the propoead ordinance appear, below, interested persona mar examine the tan text of the ordinance and aacura coplea ol said ordinance al the Rutland Charter Townahlp Had. 24B1 Heath Road, Haatings, Michigan 49056-9725 (616) 946-2194. Xwaan the hours of MO ajn. and noon on Menders and Thursdays. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND ORDINANCE NO. ADOPTED: AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5 OF THE ' RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE •d and a new paragraph C ia adopted to provide as follows: C. Paragraph C authorizes the amendment of the Zoning Map and changes in zoning district. 1. °rovides that amendments may be Initiated by the Townahlp Board. Plann­ ing Commission or any interested person or persons. and iequires that the petitions include specific information. When a petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance requests that a parcel of land be rezoned to a specific zoning district, and during the 12 months immediately proceeding the filing of the petition, the Township Board previously denied or rejected a request to rezone the same parcel to the same zoning district, ths petition shall contain a statement of the changed or changing conditions in ths area, or in the Township, that make the p«opoeed amendment reasonably necessary for the promotion of the public health, safety and welfare. 3. Establishes the procedure for considering amendments to the Zoning Or­ dinance once they have been submitted to the Planning Commission 4. Establishes additional procedures for consideration of a petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance when the same rezoning request has been previously denied by the Township Board within 12 months of the filing of the razor ing request. 5. Authorizes the Rutland Charter Township Board to establish fees for petitions or amendments to the Zoning Ordinance SECTION II PENALTY Violations of the Ordinance are a misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine not lo exceed Five Hundred Dollars (3500 00) together with the costs of prosecution, or by im­ prisonment in the County jail or such other place of detention as the Court may prescribe for a period not the exceed ninety (90) days, or both, at the direction of the Court. Each day that a violalion of this Ordinance continues to exist shall constitute a separate viola­ tion of this Ordinance SECTION ill SEVERABILITY This Ordinance and the various parts, seaions, subsections, provisions, sentences and clauses are severable. If any part this Ordinance is found to be unconstltutionN or invalid. It is declared that the remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby SECTION IV EFFECTIVE DATE IN REPEAL OF CONFLICTIVE ORDINANCES This Ordinance shall take effect immediately All ordinances or part of ordinances In conflict herewith are hereby repealed. BARBARA J. BEDFORD. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Heelings, Michigan 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 DEADLINES because of the holiday. Hte No. 95-21MME Extoto of 001003 E. SHEDD. AKA DOOMS SHEDD. DECEASED. Socio! Security Numbar 373-39-4119. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: responsibility, and he spends two to three roses, but use a soaker hose. "It's his garden." Echo ggid. "It's beca.4 BANNIR CLASSIFIED! tractor. and "we've taken over several of Mid n-.__ I »,-Loi towing The yard of Ray and Echo Bayne on Mill Street in Hastings was selected as "Yard of Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting... •on* entitled to it. RICHARD L. DOOeiNS (F12613) 1200 West Michigan Avenve (AU) 711-1115 (V29) — for — reii indfir Jhg4Sun.pnd_New$ All DISPLAT AD COPY Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday CLASSIFIED Deadline is 3 p.m. Friday �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 29, 1995 Hastings students qualify for National rodeo The goal of every contestant is to qualify for the National High School Rodeo, which by SacCaaey Contributing writer will again be held in Gillette, Wyom. this Three students from Hastings High year School competed in the Michigan High School Rodeo Association State Finals, June The nationals is one of the largest rodeos 16 and 17, and finished high enough in the standings to earn their way to the Nationals. in the world with more than 1400 contes­ tants from 39 states and three Canadian July 16. Freshman Tye Casey, junior Jack Taylor Provinces earning the right to go for the top buckle. and senior Cai Casey all qualified for the The cight-day event begins with check in national event. Denny Count and Scott Preston also par­ ticipated in the state rodeo, but missed fin­ July 16 and continues with two perfor­ ishing in the top four places of their events for lhe invitation io Nationals. mances daily through the week. When the sun goes down on July 22. only 20 of the top competitors from each event will be back for the final “Short-go" invited Graduated senior Cal Casey finished up competition July 23. his high school rodeo career with the All- Tye Casey whips his lasso around one more time before ensnaring lhe running call. Tye will be making his first appearance at the Nationals. July 16. In both He alt roping and team roping everts (Photo courtesy ol Eric Terpenlng) around Cowboy Championship. For the honor, he received a saddle from the MHSRA and lhe All-around" trophy buckle from Kathy Kerr of Graphic Embroidery of Hastings. The All-around ink is earned by the cow­ boy with the most points collected ewer the season, who also competes in two or more events. Cal. who was vlce-prtsideni and Steer Wrestling director of Ute MHSRA. also won lhe steer wren ling championship tide and a second buckle from Lake Odessa Livestock Auction. Auctioneer Calvin "Tink" Brown, co-owner of lhe auction, was oo hand lo pre- aent Cal the buckle a lhe stale finals Cal is also his brother's partner in learn rtT»ng This will be Tye Casey's frrsi national championship attempt. He qualified in the calf roping and team roping events Tye was lhe MHSRA Cutting director for 1995 and also won 'Rookie of lhe Year* honors by being lhe firsl-year member with lhe highest number of points accumulated over the rodeo season. He received a 'Rookie' buckle, donated by Robert Hayes Slue Farm Inatrance of Allegan. Taylor, a Dowling residen'. will be Jack Taylor hangs on to his mount for tha full eight seconds and won tha state championship In bareback ridng evert. Cal Casey prtls down a steer In steer wresting event at tie Michigan High School Rodeo finals. June 18. (Photo courtesy of Eric Terpening) putting in bis third appearance a nationals. He was leading in lhe points standings in lhe bareback event coming inio lhe stale R/C racing to be held at Hastings Bowl through July i finals and two rides later he was still atop lhe list for me state championship. Last year Taylor placed 13th out of 160 bareback competitors at lhe nationals in Gillette, Www. He also qualified for the nationals in steer The West Michigan Radio Control Racing wrestling and was the Bull and Saddle Bronq director. His tragdyr, quelle was spon­ Club has announced ii win be holding R/C racelftube HastirtfgiUtei parking lot July sored ;by Mike Parker 2.9,>Zd 30 i n Wly longer. Orapr The The Casey brother's horse. Joker, also rating will take place | on the pavement with spectators and racers asked picked up recognition for his part on the rodeo circuit. The American Quarter Horse to park in the gravel lot on the east side of the bowling alley. Association sorrel, a.k.a Camptown Pets, The club, which has sponsors donating was named -Horse of the Year" for his work io calf and team roping and was nominated for the National AQHA Horse of lhe Year title. The Michigan High School Rodeo Asso­ The races are scheduled to begin at 1 pm with practice, heat racing begins at 2 and the main events get underway at 2:30 p.m. The race fee is $4 for members and $8 for non-members. Membership fee is $10 per year. ; For more information on radio control racing contact Pat Clement at 945-3873 or: Doug Ward at 948-3614. gift certificates for main event winners, sets Sponsors for the event are Krazy Cow Ice up the track and oversees the events which are open to everyone from the first timer to Cream. Good Time Pizza. Gary's Hobby Shop. Terry’s Tick Tock and McDonald's of the advanced drivers. Hastings. ciation closes out its sixth season with the state finals. The season runs concurrent with Bass fisherman cashing in the school year. ~“-------------- Hastings Men's Softball League Green DtvHoo W-L Jannan Const.. ....................................................5-3 Hast San. Service................................................ 3-3 Thrifty Car Rental................................................ 4-6 Hastings Mutual .............................................4-6 BiD’s Safely Service. ....................................... -2-1 E.W. Bliss................................................................ 1-8 Blue Dtvtfoe Hastings Chrysler................................................ 7-0 Oide Towne (Red)................................................ 6-2 Kmart......................................................................... 6-2 Okie Towne (Black).............................................5-2 BnansRitsema....................................................4-5 TNR............................................................................4-5 Cappon Shell....... . .............................................3-5 Cal Casey (left) and brother Tye, show off the awards they earned at the state rodeo finals. The saddle was given to Cal lor his AJI-arcxnd Cowboy award Horne Run Leaden — S. Parshall 6. D Miller 5. M Davis 5. G. Ferguson 5. Last Week's Results TNR 14. Jarmans 4; TNR 9, Mutual 8; Cappons 11, Thrifty 10: Chrysler 7. Bliss 0; OTT (black) 9. Sanitary 3; OTT (red) 12. Sanitary 6; OTT (red) 15. Jarman's 4; Mutual 13. Bill's 6; Brian's/Ritsema 18. Kmart 10; Kmart 10. Thrifty 6. This W eek's Games Thursday. June 29 — 7:30, OWe Towne (black) vs. Cappon s; 8:30, Brian's vs. Jar­ man's; 9:30. Brian's vs. Bill's. Friday. June 30 — 6:30, Chrysler vs. BiU's; 7:30. Bill’s vs. Sanitary; 8:30 OTT (red) vs. Bios. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 \_________ / Ryan Simon wins 30th Annual Area Tournament Ryan Simon wii eclipsed by Pete Mogg Wayne Brown placed third with a 171 and Jr. in the firtt round of the Hastings Country Barrie Signs and Jim Strate both carded Club's 30th Annual Area Tournament. June 10 and 11. by one stroke. He made up that stroke and four more on the second day of competition of the tour­ 172s. Tom Hicks. Kevin Phenix. Tim James and Pai McKeough rounded out the second championship flight. Mogg finished second flight with 173s. In the third flight. Gary Pratt finished with a 175 followed by Brad Gardner's 177 and with 70-78 for 148. Rounding out the championship flight Al Genovese with 178. Bill St. Lawrence. Don Laundre. Mike were Randy Trieweiler (149). Dan Willison Stout and Sam Stout all shot 181. Bob Ea­ (150) John Bell and Matt Pumford (151). gerly had a 186 and Dave Anderson and Larry Diver and Robert Wager (153) and Don Traverse had 187s. The fourth flight winner was David Den­ nament with a 71-73 score to win the Jeff Hamilton (154) In the first flight Craig Simon came back nis with a 181 followed by Dave Ackett from three behind Alan Pumford s 80 and a with a 182. Rounding out the fourth flight was Brad two-stroke deficit to Tom Drumm after the first day. lo win his flight with a 83-74 for a Masse (186). John Hughes (187). Richard two-day total of 157. Drumm finished with Becker (191). Bin Becker (192). Craig Guy a 158 and Pumford posted a 159. (193). Dick Bachelder (197 and Tim Coleman (162). Dan Smith (163). Dave White and Mark Ulrich (165) and Ken Heykoop (202). In the women’s field. Darlene Pumford had a 177. Carrie Masse a 188. Jan Kietz- Trumble. Mike Kwasny and Jim Bromley man a 202 and Lori Blair a 205 to top lhe all carded 166s. In the second fligni Lenny Bums tied with list. By taking handicap into account. Lori Winding up the first flight was Dave five others after the ‘ire: day at 86 and bet­ Blair had a 149. Pam Guy a 150. Cathie tered Ryan Purr'orJ the second day by a Wood a 156 and Judy Anderson and Susann stroke to win nis flight with a two-day total Peterson a 158. of 169. Pumford came in with a 170 Belinda Smathers (left), vice president of Tri-State Bass presents a fifth place paycheck worth $525 to local anglers Wendell Studt (center) of Woodand and Dick Courser ot Clarksville. Studt and Courser earned the check by hauling In six bass weighing 16.30 pounds, June 17, In the Tri-State Bass Trial. The duo Is sponsored by Wendell's Wholesale Balt In Wodtand and are currently third In tho overall season Mark Hewitt (left) and Jim Sprague receive a $245 check from Tri-State Bass vice president Belinda Smathers In the Tri-State tournament trial. June 17. Hewitt and Sprague, both of Hastings and sponsored by K and E Tackle, used a prototype lure to catch six bass weighing 12.43 pounds, putting them in 39th place in overal standngs after three everts on the fishing circuit �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 29, 1995 — Page 13 “Be sensible about using fireworks this Fourth of July” urges Sheriff “The upcoming Fourth of July is a time of celebration," said Sheriff Stephen DeBoer. “Let’s not make it a time of tragedy, too.” them. Michigan is i types of fireworks. The Sheriff is speaking about the dangers of mishandling fireworks. "I know it’s part of the Fourth tradition,’* fireworks said DeBoer, "but loo often wc have people suffering severe injuries because of fireworks.” There are two types of fireworks. The first kind are “Class B" fireworks and area manufactured and used for professional displays. They are over 2 Vi inches in diameter and can contain more than 50 grams of ex­ plosive compounds. The second kind of fireworks are called “Class C.” These are the kind commonly Emptoyeee from Zimmerman Plumbing and Heating Company picket in front ot Thomapple Manor Tuesday. Zimmerman Co. employees picket at Thornapple Manor, some walk off job Staff Writer iOS "*> Heating Co. In Kalamazoo Hated "Informational' picket! in Halt inti this week carrying signa that say lheir employer is engaging in unfair labor practices. Previous lo Wednesday morning, the picketen walked in from of Thornapple Manor not a union representative, said there would completion dale of August. The construction likely be more charges filed. The decision! work includes a new mechanical room and on the charges at unfair labor practices that are pending with the NLRB in Grand Rapids boiler house, as well as some general reno­ are ezpected later this summer, he said. vations ® the facility. Officials of Tbcruapple Manor stressed Fuller wouldn't discuss specifics of lhe that the facilit/ is not involved in the dis­ charges until the NLRB makes its rulings. The wok being done at Thomapple Manor pute, and ihai Zimmerman Plumbing is a by the Zimmerman Company was started in project. Wagner Rook Construction Co. of subcontractor of the chief contractor of the are brought into check a malfunctioning firework. sold in stores for consumer use. They include sparklers, fire crackers and “fountain” types of tube fireworks. These fireworks are ap­ proved by the Consumer Products Safety • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 27, 1995 are available In the County Cleric's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m Monday through Friday. December of last year, with a scheduled The plcketers Hayed oo lhe and called their action an "informational or However. Wednesday morning. tome oT the employees Hopped working to picket small. miscellaneous work-related issues have been filed (with the National Labor Relation! Board) and we are answering them." said Dan Zimmerman, president ot the Zimmerman Company. "We think that most ot our employees our work force would like to become union­ ized." he added. Zimmerman emphasized that hi> company would follow all the labor laws that apply in the dispute. Butch f uller, who said he waa represent­ ing the employees Flie No. MK-O25I-SC HOM. GARY I. HOLMAN DYNAMIC REAL ESTATE. 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Hs successors ma assigns, tha right. power and authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, plpea and aanricaa on. along, across and under the highways. street, alleys. bodpea. waterway,, and other puttie ptaces. and to do a local gaa buameaa In Sections 1,1X a, 5, S. 7. A ». to. 11 and 12 ol the TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, lor a period ol thirty years Tne TOWHSHIP OF BALTIMORE ORDAINS SECTION 1 GRANT. TERM. Tho TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, hereby grama to the Conaumara Power Company, a Michigan corporation, ha euccaeaora and anaigna, hereinafter caOed the -Grantee," the right, power and authority to lay. maintain and operate gaa mams, pipes and aantoaa on. along, across and under the highwaya. atreeli, alleys, bridges, waterways, and other pubMc places, and to do a local gaa business m Sections 1.2.3.4, S.«. 7 a. S. 10,11 and 12 ol lhe TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, lor a period ol thirty years Barry County will let local governments decide BFI solid waste proposal by Elaine Gilbert cap per year; and that lhe oversight committee has recommended that a qualified Assbiani Editor In effect ibe Barry County Board of Commiulooera raid tltii week dial an imcr- consultant or consulting organization be employed lo review lhe preseru managertKni plan with lhe idea of how it needs to be business, but we re not allowed to go into amended under present Aa 641 as amended Uurda ot the local governmental units agree. The County Board Tueaday voted 5-3 to regulations.* Adrounle said in a later to the County Board. their area and compete for theirs. Cleary called the solid waste situation "a The Solid Waste Planning Committee had dustries to be sent lo the 21 municipalities formed a four-person subcommitlee to begin business that would be all right. But now (townships, cily ot Hastings and villages) in work on changing lhe county's plan to gov­ lhe playing field Is slanted and it all goes all - the county. Two-thirds trf tlx municipalities ern solid waste because it to out-of-date. The County Board's action this week their stray." be aaid. "We re trying to be a re* SECTION 3 CONDmONS. No highway, street, alley, bridge, waterway or other public place used by aaM Grantee aha* be obstructed longer than necessary during the wots al construction rxrapwr. and ana* be restored to the same order and condition as whan said work was commenced AH ol Grantee s plpea and mams shall be so placed in the highways and other public pieces re not to unnecessarily Morion with tha use thereof for highway purposes posal before It could become effective. BFI warns lo amend the county's Solid SECTION 5. EXTEMSIONS Said Grantee shari construct and estand Ito gaa dtoinbutton system within said Townahlp. and shall furnish gaa to applicants residing therein In occordlance with RppHcibto l*vs, nites vte nsgutet ions. sources would have to approve Bl-Ts pro­ came as a surprise to a few commissioners when Commissioner Tim Burd made lhe Waste Management Plan lo allow it to compete to take up to 100 percent of Barry's solid wane out of lhe county Al lhe present lime Barry County's plan at a thsadvanlage." Commissioner Burd said he introduced the - ley and Emmet Herrington voted againsl the BFI motion because "They postponed it for proposal. a long time to line up with the other does nor permit solid wane lo be exported Wenger, who has served oo the County's except In an emergency circumstance and Solid Waste Committee for s few yean, was hearing periods stretched out twice as long then only to Kent County, according to Dr. V. Harry Adrounle. chairman of Barry's adamantly opposed to taking any action on lhe BFI proposal because be said it might as 11 had lo anyway, and it seemed like it Solid Waste Planning Committee. open the door for City Management to sue was going to go on and on forever. "If we can get our trash spread out some.' where else, I donY understand the concept of why we wouldn't want to do iL" Burd said. •’> The county's Solid Waste Planning Committee May 19 voted to recommend to lhe County Board that the proposed BFI Management proposal that would have al­ amendment be rejected al this time. lowed the firm to bring in waste from 12 SECTION 7. RATES. Sold Grantee shad bo entitled to charge the inhabitants ot said Township lor gee fwmtohod riraraln, me rates as approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission, to which Commtooton or its successors authority and tunadlction to Its and regulate gae rates and rules toguHttnj such aunnee In said Township, are hereby granted lor the term of this franchise Such rales and rules stiaH be sublect to reriew and change at any tune upon petition therefor being made by either said Towmhip. acting by Ito Towmhip Board, or by said Grantee The committee favored rejection, saying SECTION 10 REPEALER Thia womance. when accepted and published as herein provided, shed repate wte suptTMde tM pnwtetoni of a g*s ordinanca adopted by tha township board on April 11, Wantiflad: AN ORDINANCE, grwitlng to CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY© Its auccaaaors and Mtegns, tha right, powar and authority lo lay, maintain and opttete gaa mains, pipas and aarvicas on, along, acroaa and undar ths highways, straata, aiteys, bridgas, waterways, and other public piacas, and to do a local gas business in tha TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years SECTION 11. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinanca shall take affect upon tha day attar tha data of puutrcaiion tnareoi. provKjso, nowever. n sn*i caase ano oe or no sneer aner inirry oays num ns adoption untoss within said period the Grantee shaN accept the same in writing fMed with the Township Clerk Upon acceptance and publication hereof, thia ordinance shall conaitute a contract between said Township snd said Grantee. We certify that the foregoing rrwi£tiiaa On^nanca waa duty enacted by tho Townahlp Board of tha TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, on the 20th day of June, 1986. SHIRLEY J. DRAKE ToanaMp Scponloor An Ordinance, granting to Bar to Creek Gas Company, its successors and assigns, the right, power and authority to lay. maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, acroaa and under the highways, streets, aiteys. bridges, waterways, and other public places, and to do a local gas Ordinance No. 1995-3 THE TOWNSHIP OF BALT16IO ORDAINS: THE RE TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE iMtoMS In Sections 13,14.15,1617,18,16.20.21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31.32,33, M 35 and GRANT TERM. Tho of Township of Baltimore, Bany County, Michigan, herebyfor grants to tho 36,Section Town 21North. Rango 8 West the Township of Baltimore, Bany County, Michigan, a period of Batiteyears Creek Gas (Vanpeny, a Michigan corporation. Its successors snd assigns, hereinafter catted tho thirty ■'srantee.'right, power and authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and servicoo BARRY COUNTY BATTLE CREEK OAS COMPANY on, along, across and under theFRANCHISE highways, streets, GRANTED aiteys, bridges, TO waterways and other public places, and to do a local gesbuotneos in Sections 13,14,15,18,17.16.18,20,21.22.23,24,25,26,27,26,29, 30,31,32.33, M 35 and 36, Town 2 North, Range 8 West ot the Township ol Baltimom. Barry County, Mictegan, tor a penod of thirty years I amendments and so the waiting and public, Sharon Gillale, tems. earlier this month urged the County "some of the counties mentioned in the pro­ posal do nor have any landfills or anticipate lawsuit with City Management," Wenger ernments decide If they trill allow solid ‘ having any. that there to no provision for said. City Management staff expressed disap­ waste lo be taken out of lhe county. (Staff Writer Jean Gallup contributed to import from lhe mentioned counties to Barry County with a volume restriction or Board of Commissioners to let local gov­ pointment when they were Interviewed. this report.) Help protect your trees from gypsy moths Wiih the gypsy moth making inroads m flaps of bark, woodpiles and the under side of iteriitginuu var. kumota u the aoive la-i almost all of Michigan, the Michigan Slate gradient. B.t. to common nil baaerii roM University Extension has developed several branches. Egg masses are deposited from early July bulletins that can help homeowners work on to mid-August. with each mass containing the ground or by aerial spraying. B t. formw- the problem themselves. from 50-1.500 eggs. They hatch the follow- latlons are quite safe to humans. To be most effective in minimizing defo­ ta|Miy. In addition to information, the Extension The eggs can be bunted or buried. liation. Bx must be applied when catetp& moth monitoring traps available for anyone wanting one. They are free and can be picked Sticky, baode can be placed around tree lars are less than one inch long. trunks to help curtail caterpillars movement The Extension service warns the public ■>' up al the office during regular business into and out of the tree canopy. Such bands hours. However, you are the first line of defense can be purchased or made using a nooporous learn about fee pesticides they might use. Extension bulletins on safe application ot material that can be wrapped around a tree pesticides are available st the Hastings office for protecting your trees and shrubs from trunk, then coaled with a commercially oo Court Street. damage by gypsy moths, an Extension bul­ made, vegetable-based sticky malerial. Doni put sticky material directly on to the quick fixes. Homeowners are wanted lo W letin says. Population explosions in a locality do not wary of products or services that promise or should be put on the tree when the caterpil­ tion foes rapid release. Sine.* the gypt'y moth is in the egg mass lars are about an inch long. the backyard or woodlot. Be careful of salespeople who warn to Goch or hiding bands can be homemade from medium weight dark doth about 12 10 form for nearly nine months, there is plenty of time to find and destroy them before they 18 inches wide and long enough to com­ pletely wrap around the tree. Fasten each hatch in the spring. While It may not be possible to find and destroy all of the egg band at about cheat height around the tree masses in and around the backyard, doing so with twine about midway from the bottom will help. Since most insects and diseases of the cloth. Then fold the top part of the select trees and shrubs that are being cloth down over the bottom half. Some ot stressed, keeping them healthy will reduce the caterpillars descending the tree In the the pests and diseases attracted to them and morning hours in search ot a secluded day­ time resting spot will hide under the flap ot lhe band, where they can be removed and de­ your yard as dean as possible, removing dis­ stroyed. There are many pesticides registered for carded items, branches and stumps where the adult moth is likely to lay egg masses. Each use against the gypsy moth in Michigan. Voluntary Cooperative Suppression Program are products that contain B.Lk. Bacillar Also check protected areas. su± as a loose Section 9 MICHIGAN PUBUC SERVICE COMMSSK^I, JURtSDCTlON. Said Grantee shNI. SB to ail other conditions and elements aor*ice not herein fixed, bo and remain subject to the reasonable nites and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission or its successors. appUcabte to gas sendee m sate Township. Section 10 ASSIGNMENT OF FRANCHISE. Grantee shaN not assign this Fwichtao to any other parson, firm or corporation without tho prior written approval of the Township Board. Tho Township shall not unreasonably withhold Its consent to an assignment if tho Assignee is financially able to carry out tho Grantee's obligations under this Franchise The assignment of this Franchise to a subsidiary, division, or affiliated corporation of Grantee or Its parent corporation shall not be consteered an assignment requiring the consent of tho Township Board Section 11 EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect upon the day after the date of publication thereof, prodded, however, it shall cease and bo of no effect after thirty days from its adoption unless within said ported tho Grantee shall accept the same in writing filed with the Townahlp Cterk Upon acceptance arte publication hereof, the ordinance shall constitute a contract between said Township arte sate Grantee Wo certify that the foregoing Franchise Ordinance was duly enacted by the Township Board of the Township of Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, on the 20th day of June, 1995 SHIRLEY DRAKE Township Supervt Alteet PATTY ARMOUR THEODORA L SOYA spray your trees wiih chemicals that are "guaranteed* to control the gypsy moth. some cases, these may be worthless or eved- dangerous. Ask what chemical is to be used, and since Michigan law requires certification and li­ censing by the Michigan Department Ot Agriculture, ask to see proof that the cram pany and individual are certified and licensed lo apply such material. To find out much more information oo how to control gypsy moths, other Insects, nematodes and diseases, stop at the Exteoslon office. Lake 0 lighthouse issue still unresolved HASTINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Section 8. REVOCATION. Tho franchi'jo granted by this ordinance is subject to revocation upon sixty (80) days written notice by tho pr^ty desiring such revocation. imply they can end gypsy moth problems tn' The only pesticide used in lhe Michigan tor gypsy moth egg masses. Section 7 RATES. Said Grantee shaN bo entitled to charge ffie inhabitants of said Township tor gas fumtehed therein, tho rate* as approved by the Michigan Public Sendee Commission, to which Commteeion or its successors authority and jurisdiction to fix and regulate gas rates and nites regulating such service in said Township, are hereby granted for tho term of this franchise. Such rates and nites shaN be subject to review and change at any time upon petition therefor being made by either said Township, acting by its Township Be ard, or by said Grantee. In dealing wife gypsy moths, there are no tree trunk since it will permanently stain the bark and may harm the tresa. The bands fall, check boats, campers and ti Section 6 FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. Tho rights, power and authority herein grvrted. am not exclusive Either manufactured or natural gas may bo fumtahod hereunder. it ulation buildup for a time before the popula­ happen suddenly, but undergo a gradual pop­ need, and water and fertilize properly. Keep Section 5 EXTENSIONS. Said Grantee shall construct and extend Its gas distribution system within tho above Sections of said Township, and shall furnish gas to applicants residing therein in accordance with appNcablo laws, rules and regulations under several labels and can be applied from office on Court Street in Hastings has gypsy lessen the damage done it they are attacked. Section 4 HOLD HARMLESS. Said Grantee shall at ail times keep and save the Township and harmlaea from ad loss, costs and expense to which it may be subject by reason of tho negligent construction and mamtonenco of the structures and equipment hereby authorized. In case any action is commenced against tho Township on account of tho permission herein given, said Grantee shall, upon notice defend tho Township and save It free and harmless from aN loss, cost and damage ansing out of ouch negligent construction and maintenance a representative for Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI) Waste Sys-* surrounding counties. "We're probably setting ourselves up for a Take the time to determine what your trees Section 3 CONDmONS. No highway, street, aftey, bridge, waterway or other public piece used by said Grantee shaN bo obstructed longer than reasonably necessary during tho work of construction or (■pair, nor will any water transmission system, well, public or private sewer system, nor shade tree bo interfered with or damaged during such work or repair without the same being restored to the same order and condition aa when tho work waa commenced. In tho event that a shade tree has been Irreparably damaged during the coumo of such work or repair, Grantee shall either replace said tree with a commercially avattabte specimen of tho same kind or reimburse the owner tho coot of such aommoa:iaPy arsNebie specimen of the same kind. AN of tha Grantee s pipes and mains shall bo so placed In the highways and othar public piacas aa not to unnecessarily interfere with tho uae thereof tor highway and other public purposes. Construction work done under this grant shai I ba commenced only after notification to tho Townahlp of Baltimore or Its designated representative snd the Ming with the Township of a sufficient plan or map. AN construction under this grant shall be subject to inspection and approval by tho designated representative of tho Township as to tha location of such k‘oes or other apparatus wfthin the right of way. The Grantee shall pay the cost of such inspection and approval Sanitary Service. Ken Neil, said "After yean of service to the community, they've pul M-’ vote. Commissioners Robert Wenger. Jim Bai­ SECTION S FRANCHISE HOT EXCLUSIVE. The righto, power and authority herein granted, are not eaduehe. Either manufactured or natural gaa may ba furnished hereunder SECTION S MKHMAH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION. JURtSCHCTIOH. Said Grantas shall, aa to ari other conditions and slomonto of service not herein Used, bo and remain aubfect to tho reasonable nriee and regulations ol tho MtoMgen Public Service Commission or Ito successors, appltcabto to gas service in said Township sponsible community partner." ■■ Manager and former owner of Hastinp morion to put the BFI proposal up for a the county. The County Board recently rejected a City SECTION 8 REVOCATION. The franchise granted by thia ordinance la subject 10 revocation upon slaty (80) days written notice by tho party desiring such revocation matter of equity." :•! "If we could compete in BFTs area for: allow a proposal from Browning-Fems In­ SECTION 2. CONSIDERATION In consideration ol lhe rights, power and authority hereby granted. seM Grantee shall tarthhiMy perform an thmgs required by tho term, hereof. out of Ouch negligent construction end maintenance. Inc. "BFI wffi he allowed to compete for our naiional firm can lake up lo all of lhe coun- iy, wild wane out of lhe county IF Iwo- and the Michigan Department ot Natural Re­ SECTON a HOLD HARMLESS. Sold Grantee shall al all limes keep and sera the Townahlp free and hanrSaaa from ad lose, coats and expanse to which It may bo subfect by reason ol the negligent construction and maintenance ol the structures snd equipment hereby authorised. In case any action M commenced agamsl ths Township on account of the permission haram grren, said Grantee shall, upon notice, defend the Township and saw It free and harmless hom ad loss coat and damage arising "The vote waa a great disappointmedl from a business perspeaive," said Jamdk Cleaty. vice president of City Management by Kdaen J. Habedter SuffWriur 9th Annual The Lake Odessa lighthouse, a historical landmark that has long been a focal point ot GOLF the town, now is lhe center of debate, mostly about zoning. Owner Shirley Hurni has filed a petition asking to have the lighthouse property re­ zoned from lakeside residential to lakeside OUTING commercial to allow lhe historical landmark Wednesday, July 26,1995 at Hastii gs Country Club to be re-opened as a restaurant. Hural purchased the lighthouse from the village as residential property in 1984 and •1B Hol—, Four Ponon Scnmbb • Prir— • Dinnor • Fr— nfr—hmonta — you play Invested money into improving the appear­ Spacial faatura thia yaar includaa a Hoia-in-Ona opportunity to win a carl ance ot the lighthouse. A special use permit was obtained at that time to allow the open­ ing of a restaurant on the property. Since TIME COST Check-intima................ 12:00 p.m. Tee Off - Shot Gun Start . 1:00 p.m. Dinner............................... 6:30 p.m. $50.00 per Person indudes Green Fees, Cart, Dinner and Course Refreshments. EVERYONE IS INVITEDI I Send reservation form or cal the Hastings Area Chamber d Commerce 945-2454 by July 19(h. then, the lighthouse has been used for both Additional guests may sign-up for dnner at 615.00 per person. RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE IN side commercial property to meet parking requirements. Typically, for restaurants, one PRIZES Team: tat. 2nd & 3rd, Lowest Scores Individual: Longest Drive (Men & Women) Closest to the Pin (2nd Shot) Everyone in fee Circle Most Accurate (Men 4 Women) Rattles: Tickets avafable on the course In earlier years, when the lighthouse । | | I I Make your reaerva Sons by caNing tie Chamber Otece (616) 945-2454 and mai taa form md your check to tw Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. 118 Court Si. HasSnga. Ml 49056 byJdyigtv । Firm Phone ___________________________ । । I am putting a foursome togedier. My foursome ■: ing did not pose a huge problem to lhe vil­ lage. However, because ot the beach reno­ vation and beachside ambulance beadquar-1 ten. both ot which greatly increase the traftic flow in the already congested area, । । | I I parking has become a major problem. And the addition of a restaurant io the areal would only make matters worse. Lake Odessa Village Council members! June 19 decided to table the igsue oocel again until they have a formal report from! the Lake Odessa Planning Commission! which has been reviewing the issue. i Because of that technicality. Hurni anti her lawyer. Vincent Spagnuolo o4 Lansingl have received an additional month to prol vide lhe village with suggestions as to ho^ Eomapple to solve the parking dilemma before tha council must make a decision. ] ALL MAKES AND MODELS Outetty Used Cara W NMonal It* U restaurant was operating, the minimal park­ REGISTRATION INFORMATION prizes are aptnawed br hMMMOfte to MN s parking spot for every two customer seats is required. The lighthouse property currently provides only three parking spaces. THERE MAY STILL BE TIME TO SPONSOR A GREEN!I Call Milt LaVidor at 945-9511 or Mike MacLeod at 946-3107. Two Chances to Win a Hole In One • Win a 1966 Chewotet Corvair lurbo This rare coNsctabte is oomptetefy restored and has been featured in Motor Trend magazine • Win • 3 Dey/2 Night GoN Vecakon peckage tor Ivo to Florida. lhe property's size falls well short of lhe minimum square footage needed for Lake­ 945-2454 DINNER in the Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. Hole in One Prizes!!! has most recently sal vacant The main problem with the request is that ADVANCE AT H A.C.C., BY JULY 1 STH Additional prizes will be given away et the dlnnertl Sieaks • Vegetable Salad • Rols • Dessert commercial and residential purposes, but Am □ Place me on a team To confirm your reserve fcon a check made out । to HACC must bo included wrth tw> appficabon j Hurni expressed her desire lo cixx>era« with village officials in meeting requirA menu for the rezoning. J �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 29, 1995 — Page 15 Vintage tractors destroyed in McKelvey barn fire McKelvey, who has been restoring lhe old by CMy J. Smith Staff writer Hee destroyed an 87-yezr-okl landmark iaro lifted with antique uaettes Saturday in Maple tractors as a hobby for a few years, had been Grove Township. The bam. owned by Ted and Clara McK- Park where he often displays tractors. He had also been working on other build­ eWey, contained not only material posses­ busy the last few weeks preparing for the an­ nual steam and gas engine show at Charlton ings located on the farm, anticipating mov­ sions that arc irreplaceable, but also many ing many of the tractors out of the basement childhood memories for Ted who grew up on of the old bam and into a pole structure. "We had just finished pouring cement in According to neighbors, lighting struck the the tool shed, and had planned to move pan of these tractors into that building. I wished dow that I had done it sooner," said McK­ barn about 3 p.m. The McKelveys were out of town when the fire broke out. but were reached later by family members and came home immedlMely. -1 was looking out my front window when elvey. Tractors were not the only piece of history lost in the Maze. The bam, built of hand- U* bghlening hit" said Heather Johnson, a close neighbor. "The lightening bolt hit lhe hewn beams with wooden pegs, was con­ structed in 1908 under the direction of Ted's fond childhood memories of lhe fam. includ­ left comer ot the root of the bant and then grandfather, Hugh McKelvey According to logs kept by the late Hugh ing lhe bam. "I remember playing in the bam. climbing McKelvey, construction of the bam took ap­ the ladder to the roof, he reminisced along just hovered there along the side. Pretty soon lhe bam jusi glowed all over, then lhe root collapsed and it was totally engulled in flames." Heather called 911 and then other neigh­ proximately one year. The lightening rods were placed on the bam July 9,1909. At the time of construction, the McKelvey with brother An after lhe tire. The family survived lhe "Great Depres­ farm consisted of 277 acres in Maple Grove sion" by buichcring and processing livestock raised In the bam on lhe farm. His dad had a The family bad originally come Model T Ford Truck and delivered meat, but­ ler. and produce to customers in Bartle Creek The strikes started two to America in 1831 from Ireland and eventu­ ally settled in Akron. Ohio. Ted's great­ grass fires and a log in lhe woods, starting grandfather owned a wagon factory and black­ Ted began farming with his parents after smith shop in Ohio, which was traded for graduating from high school He and his wife land in Maple Grove Township in 1847. Clara look over the farm operation iftcr they bars for help. Lightening also struck three other areas on the farm within minutes, creating havoc for local tire officials even another nre Tve never seen anything quite like this. Township The lightening struck four different places Harry and Esjella McKelvey raised their were married in 1949 and expanded the farm almost simultaneously oo Ted's property." son Ted and his nine siblings on the farm to included 317 acres. Operation of the farm Nashville Fire where he now resides. Ted, the youngest of now includes son-in-law Steven Soya and 1.100 acres of land. said Erel Wilson from lhe the children, was bom oo the farm, and has Fire Destroyed Ted McKelvey's Bam in Maple Grove Township on Saturday. Value of the Bam and contents was not available at press time, however the bam housed several antique tractors. Wilson said the Nashville department re­ ceived the call about 3:10. and then called Hastings and Johnstown departments to at­ rial with tankers and one of the grass fires. The bam. was totally engulfed in flames when fire officials arrived. According to Wilson, the Nashville Fire Department was at the scene for more than three hours bat­ Attorney’s letter is made public by Nashville Council tling the blaze, which caused enough heal by Cindy J. Smith that equipment was removed from other Staff Writer hWHUng. Viewed on the farm. McKelvev had just recently done some work on the bam. which housed several an- ■Bd the roof repaired. just weeks before lhe . There ve fifteen of there noon in there" McKelvey low neighbors who slopped oo Jncun kxiisrbe blase included a 1453 A letter from Nashville Village legal counsel was made public by the Village Council last Thursday following a dosed Council." be added. session of the Zoning Board of Appeals a not subject to disclosure under the Freedom week before Upon the recommendation of Zoning of Information Act." bers and members of the community during a public hearing of the ZBA in May, mem­ ing an opinion over ZBA members' voting village’s legal counsel. Two members of the ZBA, vp.wmbcre of the pg&ist Church in bers voted to obtain advice from the Nashville, and two other members of the “We could not read the letter at the ZBA Deere 40. a 1940 John Deere H. a 1939 John meeting due lo attorney-client privilege." said Dwyer. "In this case, the Village Coun­ ZBA live in close proximity to the church As a result of the letter, two members of the ZBA abstained from voting upon advice John Deere B's. a 1930 John Deere GP. a cil is the client, not the ZBA. They are the 1921 Fordaon. three Farmall F-lZs. and a only ones McCormick Deering 15-30. information in that letter. "Certain opinions contained within lhe proved by the ZBA allowing the Nashville letter written to the ZBA are subject to at- an addition. who can nuke public the The.Sun and Netos Baptist Church to continue with plans for Dietary Assistant JUDY McCLURKIN ...turned 50 Part-time, includes weekends and various shifts. Willing to train. on June 28th. Apply at... HAPPY BIRTHDAY because of the holiday from legal counsel because of their relatiatship with the church. The variance was ap­ WIMBLE new: ews All DISPLAY AD COPY Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday CLASSIFIED Deadline is 3 p.m. Friday THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Read. Hastings. Ml 49058 General Labor Viatec in Hastings is accepting applications tor full-time general labor positions. Experience In fiberglass production preferred. Apply between the hours of 8:00 a m. -12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. STARTING OR EXPANDING A BUSINESS? The Barry/Hastings JEDC has space and services to help you grow. NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS jnwnt opportunt 8 00 a m and 4 30 p m Monday through Fnday to fil out an VIATEC 1220 West State St. Hastings, Ml E.O.E. NOTICE Of ANNUAL MEETING Of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS BOARD Of EDUCATION Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVtl LE ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PUBLIC NOTICE Applications for deferment of Summer Taxes are available at the City Treasurer’s Office in the City Hall, 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Phone 945-2042 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This notice is given in pursuant to PA 503-1982. JANE A. BARLOW Hastings City Treasurer NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board ot Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 18,1995 at 7:30 p.m. In the City Hall, Council Chambers, to consider a variance on the following: Request from Brent VanBuren of 1530 N. Michigan Avenue for a variance to build a garage within four feet of the side yard in an R-1 The Annual Meeting of the Has­ tings Area School System Board of Education will be held Mon­ day, July 10, 1995 in the vocal music room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand St., Has­ tings, Ml at 7:30 p.m. appkcatMm before JULY Sth Appbcanti choaan to take the cia*» EOF EARLY Because of concerns raised by board mem­ Board of Appeals Chairman Bob Dwyer, privileges on the Nashville Baptist Church The bam .which was built in 1908, was considered to be a land mark. The letter raid. "These same opinions are council made public the letter from Clary. Nantz. Wood. Hoffius and Cooper contain­ J<»n Deere 60. a 1*54 AUia Chalmers WD45, a 1952 Allis Chalmers, a 1955 John Deere L, two 1937 John Deere As, two 1937 tomey-client privilege, and cannot be di­ vulged without permission of the Village Ray A. Rose, Secretary Hastings Area School System Board of Education (Residential Zone) contrary to Section 3.183(3) of the Zoning Ordinance which requires seven feet. Said property is legally described as Lot 72 Hastings Heights. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said meeting will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 616-945-2468, or TDD call relay service 1-800649-3777. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 29, 1995 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CaIl...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Sr/nn^ GREENLINE LAWNCARE: Commercial/ResidsatiaL Low rale*, easterner satisfaction taaramoed- 948-8518. HESTERLY TREE SERVICE Trimming &. remov­ al insured. Reasonable Rand*oo Heaterty, 945-2545. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FASTI -Home and income property’Debt coosolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can helpl'Faa. easy - Call 24 bom. AAA Mortgage A Finance Cap. I-8M-94B-2221 Trot consultation PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimate*. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell registered tuner, technician aanauol Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all worker* bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Stump grinding, insured. 721-8733 or 945-4687. John GaslalL__________________ WEED REMOVAL -Biooght to your shore. Reasonable ratea. 948-8404, leave message. CONSTRUCTION BIDS for lhe Pauline Allen Nutrition Center will be received by Senior Services, Inc. at the Senior Scrvices/Hden Coovet Center, 918 Jasper Streel Kala­ mazoo. MI. 49001 until 2:00pm local time. Tueaday, August 1. 1995 and Oko at said place publ­ icly opened and toad stood. Blds received after that time still be irtanird unopened. Bid security in the amount trf 5% ot lhe base bid most accompany each prop­ osal All contractor* submilling bids for wort tmul be bondable. The project consists of a new building with connecting corri­ dor to the existing building. liSLsexk, kitchen equipment snd an related mechanical and elec­ trical wort. Separate bids may be taken on the kitchen equip­ ment. A pre-bid informational meeting wai be held on Tuesday, July 18, 1995 at 2:00pm at lhe Coover Center. Contractor* may a.sSjr fl. 4-ij a. - u- lYaCH* - - —- *- 1J Usr* : irt CTu fliTc 11 -UK Architect begining oo July 6, 1995. A deposit is required. Archilea. Marahbura-Bunklcy Assodtoea, 524 West Centre Ave.. Portage, Ml. 49002. (616)327-0077. (616)327-8090 Fax. The owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Robert Linke, Executive Director, Senior Services, Inc. DOCK/WAREHOUSE- to 813/Hr. Start now! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee FACTORY- to SISMr. Many train. Benefits! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Foe__________________ GOV’T NOW HIRING. Sll.800-8122,000 + BENE­ FITS. NO EXP. OK CALL TOLL FREE 1 800-378-4901 EXT. J-1351__________________ HOSPITAL JOBS- to S12/Hr. Matty train! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee__________________ LUMBERYARD- to 8423/Wk. Will train! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Treat. Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM. INC.. 08988 35th SL. Gobies. MI 49055-Phone: (616)-628-2056 Days (616)-624-6215 Evenings. Two men charged wiih breaking into a SUNNY FRESH FOODS, a subsidiary of Cargill. Inc., is currently hiring for their egg further processing facility. General Maintenance lu work 1st (5:00 AM-3XX) PM) and 3rd (10:00 PM-6:00 AM) shift in our further egg processing plant Starting wage will be deter­ mined by qualifications and experience. Helpful qualifica­ tions would be electrical, carpentry, aod mechanical abili­ ties. Hours may vary and weekend work will be required. We offer benefits package including health, dental and life inwTwf; accident and sickness disability pay, paid vacation and holidays, 401-K, Tuition Refund Prognum, aod Safety/Attendance Incentive Program. Employ­ ment with Sunny Fresh Foods will be contingent upon your passing a physical which includes a drug test Apply in person at Sunny Fresh Foods, 3100 Bonanza Road, Lake Odes­ sa, MI 48849. Equal Opportuni­ ty Employer, we Ou not discrimi­ nate oo the basis of race, relig­ ion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience necessary! Flexi­ ble hours, free info. American Publishers. 1-617-455-1986, 24 hrs. (Can refundable). CITY OF HASTINGS. Pod­ lion Available. Part-Time Cashicr/Ctak. Desirable qual­ ifications for employment strated skills in cashier work, secretarial work, computer equipment and applications, and modem office procedures and practices; human relations skills-job requires greeting Lhe public sod responding to inquir­ ies over the telpbonc aod in person; must be able lo establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees; must have lhe skill to work independently, to plan, organize, set priorities, and complete a job under pressure in a timely manner. Required train- required training-high school education, including courses in accounting, and Resumes will be accepted until 10:30am, Friday. July 14,1995. A full job description is avail­ able in the City Clerk’s office. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, nation­ al origin, age or disablity. RABBITS FOR SALE: Dwarf Hotels, Himalayans, and Mini Rex. CaU Robin at 623-5870. A HASTINGS AREA SERVICE PROVIDER is seeking an indi­ vidual to act aa administrative assistant to CE.O. This job will be covering a maternity leave. The responsibilities include excellent office skills, above average typing speed and accu­ racy, dictalon and grammar skills. Word perfect 5.1 is a must! For immediate considera­ tion contact Manpower of Hast­ ings. 948-3000, EO.E / 1‘ititd S YEAR OLD BLACK COCK-A-POO MIX, female, partially clipped, green collar, no tags, limps, very loving, answers to Flat Face. Probably picked up from Cha'lton Part or Airport area. $100 reward. 616-945-3191 I ami PREMIUM STRAWBER­ RIES. LOCALLY GROWN AT ORGANIC PLOW SHARES FARM. CALL BETWEEN 18 & 6. 616-623-8321. Prairieville Township home in March panied by charges of commission of a felony with a motor vehicle. If convicted of the pleaded guilty to those charges Thursday. larceny charges, he could have his license Michael E Diamond, 19, and Andrew L. Rousch, 17, both of Galesburg, pleaded guilty two days before they were to go to trial on the charges. Diamond pleaded guilty to home invasion, Rousch pleaded to home invasion second de­ gree, and prosecutors dropped a charge of first degree home invasion in exchange for the plea. Diamond faces 20 years in prison, while GARAGE SALE, July 1-8. $10 E Freeport Rd. 3 Family. Child­ rens clothing (infants to size 12), womens & mens also. Hi-chair, dishes, tupperware, bed spread, curtains, shoes, coats, and ranch more. 9 sjxl to 6.00. All items priced to sefl. HUGE YARD SALE: Includ­ ing large selection of table lamps, microwaves, TV and lots of extra nice clothes. Thursday, Friday A Saturday, 9-? 1490 E State Rd.. Hastings.__________ MOVING SALE: 218 Sunset Drive, Bristol Lake, Saturday. Sunday. July 1,2, 8:30am? Furniture, exercise equipment, stereo equipment, much more! WEIRD SALE-NO YARD— NO GARAGE—Special two weeks only. Buy one item, aod for aa EXTRA $5. bill, redeve 2$ kids clothes, 10 mens clothes or 5 Ladies clothes. Wc also have three loads oflovely furniture, that won’t lust long! CHECK US OUT AT AUNT ELLEN S ATTIC. Delton M-43. 623-8900. / or Sufr \uioimmi i *86 CHEVY CELEBRITY. $1,500. 945-3030 The third charge is a misdemeanor, with a possible penalty of 90 days in jail. A pretrial has been scheduled for July 20. • A 23-year-old Delton man was ar­ raigned on nine different charges stemming from three different incidents. Brian D. Sutherland stood mute to all lhe County Circuit Court. licious destruction of personal property over in Delton March 15. He is charged with ma­ $100, a food scale, which has a four year into a Johnstown Township home in March. pleaded guilty to charges that be broke into a tery. a 90 day misdemeanor, trespassing, a contents were later recovered. Hastings store in December. 30 day misdemeanor; and malicious destruc­ He faces charges of second degree home Terrence E Evans pleaded io larceny from tion of personal properly over $100, a food invasion, which carries a possible 15 year a breaking and entering a building for break­ ing into the Radio Shack. The charge carries scale, with a possible two year prison term. The next charge is the aggravated stalking prison sentence. His alleged partner in the crime, Shaonde’l a possible 10 year prison sentence. of a woman between March and April. This Porter, pleaded guilty to the same charge, Evans had pleaded not guilty to the charge carries a possible sentence of five year in and was sentenced last week to 3-15 years in in April. A July 27 sentencing date has been prison. The last three charges stem from an inci­ prison. set. dent in Hastings April 19. He is charged A 35-year-old Wayland man pleaded • guilty to weapons and drug charges. carrying concealed weapons and possession of marijuana. In exchange for the guilty pleas, prosecutors agreed to drop two addi­ tional charges of carrying with three counts of resisting and obstruct­ ing a police officer. All carry two year Joseph V. Samson had pleaded guilty to concealed weapons. Samson faces five years in prison and/or a fine of $2^00 for the weapons charge, and one year in jail for the drug offense. A pistol and marijuana were found in his car after he was stopped for speeding in April. Sentencing has been scheduled for July 26. prison sentences. A pretrial has bee set for July 20. • Not guilty pleas were entered for Ronald D. Avery. He is charged with larceny over $100 and receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. Both are punishable by five years in prison and/or a fine of $2^00. A July 13 pretrial has been set. • An • 18-year-old Hastings man A 27-year-old Hastings man stood mute to larceny charges. Larceny charges have been brought againsl a 37-year-old Delton man. pleaded guilty to one charge of breaking into Dennis J. Brownell stood mute to two a store and in exchange charges of safe break­ charges of larceny over $100, and not guilty ing were dropped. pleas were entered on his behalf. He is also charged with using a motor vehicle in the Shop, where he waa an employee, to order to MEDIUMSIZED MOHOGANY HUTCH. Excellent condition. 9454867__________ steal the safe June 1. Sentencing has been set for Aug. 17. of Ian H. Brebner. He is charged with fleeing PREMIUM STRAWBER­ RIES. LOCALLY GROWN AT ORGANIC PLOW SHARES FARM. CALL BETWEEN 10 & 6. 616-623-8321. • A trial has been set for a 22-yearold Battle Creek man accused of breaking Edward F. Booker will have a final pretrial stood mute to charges of fleeing and eluding a Barry Township police officer in May. Dave, thank you for think­ ing our 34th was our 35th. And making it so special I love you, ___________________________ MJ tencing has been scheduled for July 13. stole a safe from the home. The safe and its 23-ycar-old Kalamazoo man A pretrial has been scheduled for July 20. ‘Happy Ad* by anything other than lhe say-so of Bolt­ 90 day sentence; assault or assault and bat­ A • change for the guilty plea, prosecutors In memory of Russell (Rut) Lewis, 5/13/12 to 6/30/94. Remembered always with great love. Wife, children, grandchildren great-grandchildren and friends not believe the statement could be supported Aug. 17 and a trial Aug. 28. He allegedly ELECTRIC GUITAR: Fender American StrsL New 2 month* ago. Lace censor pick-ups. New style Tremolo system. Blue in color with case. $799.945-4935. Iii Mt iniHitim Samuel Bolthouse was to be sentenced for violating his probation for charges of crimi­ nal sexual conduct. Judge Fisher said he did under $100, a Pepsi machine, which carries a could have his license suspended anywhere A litH/n<* his pre-scntencing report is biased. penalty; malicious destruction of property commission of a felony. If convicted, be IONIA ANTIQUE 8k COLLECTIBLE MARKET. Sub. July 2nd, Ionia Fair­ ground*. S M-66, Ionia, Ml. 8an*4:30pm. Admission 8200. Rain or shine. The sentencing of a 19-year-oid house. but be would order a new probation Joshua M. Cote pleaded guilty to breaking PREMIUM STRAWBER­ RIES. LOCALLY GROWN AT ORGANIC PLOW SHARES FARM. CALL BETWEEN 10 * 6. 616-623-8321. • Hastings man has been postponed because the man feels the probation officer who made officer to make a new report. The new sen­ and entering a building with intent, which carries a penalty of.10 years in prison. In ex­ I or Sale his driver's license suspended A pretrial has been scheduled for July 20. behalf. Five of the charges stem from an incident at the Felpausch Food Center grocery store In other recent circuit court news: meanor. Both charges stipulate he could have charges. Not guilty pleas were entered cn his Sentencing for Diamond has been set for July 27, and Aug. 16 for Rousch in Barry message.______________________ Gtiraw Side suspended for any period between 90 days and 2 years. first degree, and in exchange a third offense habitual offender charge was dropped. Rousch could get a 15 year prison sentence. PROFESSIONAL FAMILY seeks 3-4 bedroom home in Hastings area for lease/rental. Needed August 1st or soon after. Call 517-739-1802, leave computer mg progressively more responsi­ ble and difficult wot; including secretarial work; college train­ ing in pertinent area may be substituted for practical experi­ ence. Anyone interested should submit a resume aod cover letter to Use City Clerk, 102 S. Broad- / Help Wanted from 90 days to two years. dropped a charge of safe breaking, which car* rics * punishment of up to life In prison. Cole brok*: iMo the Hastings Flower A 29-year-old Freeport man was • • A 19-year-old Battle Creek man Not guilty charges were entered on behalf and eluding police and operating under the influence of alcohol. The first charge carries sentenced to two years probation and 90 days a possible sentence between 1-4 years in in jaD for damaging a Freeport fire track in prison, while the QUIT is a 90 day misde­ Hastings schools hire new busmess manager Todd Mort, a financial analyst lor lhe Kalamazoo Public Schools for lhe past six years, was named business manager of the Hastings Area School System this week, replacing the retiring Nelson Allen. Before bis work with the Kalamazoo schools. Mora was an account executive assistant for Roney & Co. in Kalamazoo, the operations manager tor a travel agency in Ann Arbor, a budget analyst lor the Wayne Stale University of Medicine in Detroit, and an accountant for the Samuel G. Keywell Company in Detroit. Mora graduated from high school in Portage, and earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Western Michigan University. He then took graduate courses in accounting information systems at Michigan ’ State University, and received his master s degree in business administration from WMUin 1994. Mora is married and has a daughter of pre­ school age. The new business manager of the Hastings schools was one of 79 who applied for the position. November. Dale L. Kidder had pleaded guilty to the malicious destraction of property under $100 charge in May, and in exchange for that plea prosecutors dropped a charge of malicious destraction of police or fire property. The 90 days jail sentence will be sus­ pended at the end of the probationary period if the probation goes well. Judge James Fisher said. • A 26-year-old Big Rapids man was sentenced to three years probation with six months in jail for attempted larceny. Kenneth L. Coie pleaded guilty to the charge of attempted larceny from a Tbomapple Township building in May. Judge Fisher said although this was Cote's Woman hurt in chain reaction accident One woman was injured in a three-car chain reaction accident last Monday. The accident occurred when two cars stopped for another car making a turn in from of first felony, be has a number of misde­ meanors and felt be should serve some Jail them oo Gun Lake Road, west of Tanner, said officials from the Bar / County Sheriff’s time. The first six months of his three year probation sentence will be served in the him and ran into the last car. which in turn hit another car in front of it Barry County Jail. • A 36-year-old Wayland man who was erroneously released fro.n the Allegan County Jail was sentenced to house arrest in Barry County. Robert Rybiski was to be remanded to the Barry County Jail when his sentence was completed in Allegan County. He was re­ leased from Allegan County June 1. but of­ ficials n Barry County had no knowledge of the release. Rybiski came voluntarily to court in re­ sponse to a request he received white in the Allegan County Jail. He told Judge Fisher that when Allegan County Officials released him. he did not want to argue, and Fisher said be did not blame him. Rybiski will serve the remainder of his one year sentence in Barry County for oper­ ating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor under bouse arrest, meaning he will wear a tether. • Anna Bowen. 44, of Middleville, was the driver of lhe first stopped car. and Susan Allerding, 40. of Hastings, was the driver of the second John Schruetlin. 35, of Grand Rapids did not see the stopped cars and rear-ended Alterding’s car. Allerding was pro­ pelled forward and hit Bowen's car. Schruetlin, Bowen and her passenger. Cal Jeffrey, 14, of Middleville, were not in­ jured. Allerding was injured and treated at Pennock Hospital. Bridge jumping dangerous Michigan State Police responded to two incidents of children jumping off lhe Charl­ ton Park Road Bridge. Both incidents happened at night. The first was Wednesday. June 21 at 8:45, white the other complaint was received Friday after midnight. State Police officials said all that could be done was warn the children not to jump off the bridge or risk injury. Nashville home burglarized The Michigan State Police Hastings post reports a Nashville home was broken into last month. The home on State Road was broken into between May 28 and 29. A key hidden on the property for emergency purposes was used to gain entry. Taken from the home was a 19-inch color television and a guitar amplifier. A gun cabinet was damaged, but no guns were reported missing. Judge Fisher sentenced a man to a tether for nine months for probation viola­ tions. Jeffrey W. Smith was originally sentenced to three months in jail and 48 months of probation for malicious destruction of prop­ erty under S100. Fisher said he was "somewhat skeptical" Smith could successfully complete tether supervision, and said if be is not successful, the rest of the sentence will be spent in jail. • Department A fourth car coming from behind did net see the cars stopped in from of A 19-year-old Delton man was ar­ raigned on larceny and stolen property charges. Aden Lee Lewis, also known as Aden Payne, stood mute to two charges of larceny Man arrested for drug possession A 34-year-okl Hastings man was arrested Friday for possession of marijuana. Michigan State Police Hastings Post officials state the man was speeding on M-37 near McCann Road al 7 a.m Friday when they tried to pull him over. The police report states the man saw the troopers, but instead of pulling over, he hit the rear end of a car in front of him. Troopers arrested the man after a search revealed a plastic bag with mar­ ijuana seeds and leaves. Stolen car causes property damage A car that had been listed as stolen from its owner in Haslett was left on Gun Lake Road earlier (his month after the driver crossed two meridians and damaged the car. The car was east bound on Gun Lake Road when it crossed a meridian between laiKS as it attempted to stop at a stop sign. The car re-entered the roadway only to cross an­ over S100 and a third charge of receiving and concealing stolen property less than $100. other mendian. damaging the property and the car. The larceny charges, which carry possible suspended license and it is believed he was drinking. sentences of five years in prison, are accom­ The driver, a Lansing man. left lhe car on the property and fled the scene. He had a � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-07-06.pdf 68ec02ff09274d6330f327948796d1f2 PDF Text Text H<ST'*rr PUBLIC LIBRARY i* ’ S CHURCH ST HtST N Veteran engineers have 50th reunion Charlton Park 4th beats rain See Page 2 12/30/99 See Page 3 , Animal shelter options mulled See Page 5 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 c.3 Hast ings Put | ic Library 12! S. Church St. Hastings, HI 49058 ANNER Hastings THURSDAY. JULY 6. 1995 VOLUME 141.NO. 20 PRICE 25' Dead fish ‘unusual’ in Thornapple Lake Blood drive set in Castleton Twp. The Bury County chzpaer of the American Red Cron will have • Mood drive from I foTp.m. Tueedey, July II. « the CmdetMi Township Hill in Nashville. The goU it 60 pirn. Local Red Cron Director Karen Despres said this time of year ■ critical lor blood shortages because donations drop oostodetOHy a> a reattk of vaca­ tions and recreational activates. Anyone who is al least 17 years old. wei(h> at least 110 pounds, is in rtawoably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the dale of the drive is eligible Io .omnbue. For more ittfo-atofoo about the drive or the donation process, call the Red Cross ia Hz-zmg. al 945-3122. Arts Alive set for July 14-15 The Am Alive celebration will take place Friday and Saturday . July 14 and 15. al Fab Hatchery Part in Hastings. The event m the past few years had been held in conjunction with the Summerfcst. but this year win take place on its own. Included in the entertainment offerings will be the RccycteOes. Jive at Five. Rnosno, am Hastings City Band. Lire to Tell and Les Jazz Also featured will be an an exhibit from 10 a.m. io 9 p.m. Saturday. July 15. children's activities aad a pig roast. The Cr.y Band will perform on Friday evening. The other entertainment offer­ ings wdl be from 1:45 Io 9 p.m. Saturday _ Students who hare won sctic4arships from the Tbotnappk Am Council also wilt perform. The Arts Council also will hare a drawing for a three-day cruise, a crystal decanter and glass set aad a 25-mch col­ or television. Proceeds will go so the Am Council's xtolanhfo fund Artists interested ia stowing original work should call Rose Hcalon at (517) «2I956 There is a $30 foe. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Residents of some areas of Thomapplc Lake say they have never seen anything like the dead fish floating in the water this week. Neither has Jim Dexter, the Fisheries Management Biologist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in Plain­ well. Hundreds of crappies are floating in the lake and channels on the north side of the lake, smelling up the air, and making those who live nearby very uncomfortable. Watching the dead fish bob slowly in the quiet water, one resident says in his nine years there, he's never seen anything like ft. “Last week it was worse," John Vil­ leneuve said Wednesday. “They claim this is a clean lake: I wouldn't let my kids go in it." Dexter said he could see why the lake resi­ dents are upset with the dead fish. He's re­ ceived more than 100 calls from them. He said every year there are 50 lakes that have a natural turnover of the water in the lake, causing oxygen depletion, and death to fish. The Tbornapple l^kc case is very ex­ treme and very rare. "It’s happens every Memorial Day. we start getting calls (about dead fish),” he said. The problem in Thornapple Lake has been continuing for about three weeks, he said, and the reason the problem didn't start until about 10 days after Memorial Day was the unusually cold weather in May. He explained that in the winter, water in a lake is about 38 degrees. In the spring with warmer weather, the top layer of water starts to warm and when it reaches about 48 degrees, the water is heavier and sinks, forcing colder water up to the top. That water that goes to the surface is also warmed to about 48 degrees, and the process continues. The "turnover" of water con­ stantly brings sediment up from the bottom, which lakes oxygen to decompose, Dexter said. The lack of oxygen in the water is what kills the fish. When the water all reaches roughly the same temperature, the inversion of sediment naturally stops, and the sediment settles back to the bottom, he said. See DEAD FISH, continued page 3 John Villeneuve, resident of Thornapple Lake, looks at some of the dead fish m the channel in his back yard New job training pact to replace Mid Counties by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A new agreement between Barry. Calhoun and Branch counties gives "new blood io job training." Barry County Commissioner Emmet Herrington said. The former job training plan for the three counties was through the Mid-Counties Consortium, which was dissolved after June 30. Sa) the new agreement was necessary to reformulate the mechanism to receive federal funds for job training services. "Where we've gone and where wc arc today is a noble accomplishment, attorney Dan Downing, general counsel for the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, told the Barry County Board last week. "We have taken a large government hu- Public asked to attend Hastings Board of Education meeting to discuss possible bond/millage election A decision may be made at the July 10 Hastings Board of Education meeting on whether to bring a bond and/or nullage ballot request back to the voters in the district. Superintendent Carl Schocsscl asks that the public attend the next board meeting which will be held al the Hastings Middle School vocal music room at 7:30 p.m. on Monday Sc boej.se! said a decision on again asking the voters for funding to address the needs of space in the schools would have to be made by the board at the July meeting to meet requirements for notification and applying to hold an election. A election asking for $14.9 million in funding to provide more space and technology for all of the schools, $6.7 reaucratic force. destro,ed 'i. dispersed it. turned it to the private sector and encouraged competition: and we've done that without disruption in service (all the people who were receiving job training are still receiving job training) and wc have done that by reduc­ ing administrative overhead and cost." Downing said. In a nutshell, be wd. the new agreement puts the private sector in charge of job train­ ing serves and shifts liability exposure, on behalf of the three counties, to another en­ tity. "What we have tried to do is recombine...and work through the Private Industry Council, overseen by a delegated (CEOB) Chief Executive Officials Board (with elected representuives troni each wuii); u uy Id fonnulale the bell job training plan that wc CUI in the region. There Final agreements designate the administrative and grant recipi­ ent entity (the Calhoun Intermediate School District) to manage the programs and to re­ ceive and disburse the money.' he said. 'You have cooperatively. with Calhoun and Branch counties, accomplished a major, major initiative that has taken a lot of work on the put a lot of people, said Downing, who himself put in some 90-bour weeks working on the new agreement. The new one-year contract places three mp administrators from intermediate school in key roles. Set TRAINING, continued page 5 million to construct a new elementary building and .59 mill to operate a new elementary, saw all three proposals defeated last month. Campaign Committee io visit 1st Friday The neat First Friday forum at noon July 7 will feature a visa from the Cam­ paign Comnuuee asd spokesman Robert Dwyer, who will talk about several local and state issues James Pino, organizer of the First Fri­ day series, said Dwyer's appearance is not cormeclrel in any way with the Barry County Demcci-tic Party, which spon­ sors the forums. Dwyer said lie will talk about some concerns of Che committee. a govern­ ment watchdog group that was formed in 1992 to support progressive candidates and tones, h helped several candidates that year and led an unsuoceaafol attempt to place the question of constructing a new Courts i Law Building on the November election ballot. The committee most recently has challenged the appointment of Ted McKelvey to the Barry County Rond Commission, which members claim was Megal. Dwyer IS former chairman of die Barry Cowry Democratic Party and now serves as chairman of the Nashville Zon­ ing Board of Appeals. One of the main goals of the commit­ lee. Dwyer said, u to provide enough in­ formation to enable citizens to make in­ formed decnroos on critical tones and candidates . Those piaimmg k> attend the session may bring their own lunches, or some sandwiches aad the like win be available for purchase. Tea aad coffee will be pro­ vided tree by the Democrats. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Happy birthday, America... America celebrated its 119th birthday Tuesday . and as usual, there were plenty of fireworks in the area Shown here is a sample from the fare al Algonquin Lake. Other displays were held at Gun Lake, Hickory Comers and Lake Odessa Photo by Perry Hardin Celebrating the 4th the ‘old-fashioned way’ Rachel Bolthouse and Amanda Cappon gear up for the sack race at Charlton Park one part o( the 13th annual 'Old-Fashioned 4th of July" event Tuesday. For more photos of 4th of July activities at the park see page 3. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 6, 1995 Two area veterans recall roles with WWII engineers corps I'hc two Barry County soldiers who served with the Michigan 554 Engineers Heavy Pontoon Bridge Battalion in Europe during World War II were hosts for a 50th reunion last month at the Middle Villa. Among the 45 attending were Robert Humphrey of Freeport and his wife. Velma, and George Oaks of Hastings, and his wife. Dorothy. For some, it was a time to catch up on each others' lives since the war. and for oth­ ers. it simply was a time to reminisce. Il also was a time to remember the 12 com­ rades who didn't come home. As pan of the history-nch U.S. Corps of Engineers, the Michigan Battalion's job in 1944 and 1945 was to erect fixjt bridges and transport infantrymen in assault boats at river crossings. They also built pontoon bridges so that tanks and other heavy vehi­ cles could cross safely. Because of their building skills. General George S. Patton praised them for making clear routes to help his forces to victories in the European Theater. So how did such a long overdue reunion happen? Humphrey said it was about a year ago that he got a call from Frank Kidder, a member of the unit who now lives in Oxford in Oakland County. "He asked if George Oaks and I would like to meet him and talk over old war times." said Humphrey. "The three of us got to­ gether and had a great time." That meeting prompted Humphrey and Oaks to think about getting all the unit back together for a 50-year reunion. They talked to Kidder about the idea and started to make some phone calls and learned that most still lived in Michigan. And thanks to different state veterans organizations, they were able to locate the members who live out of state. Humphrey, who served as chairman of the reunion, said he owes a great deal to his wife, Velma, who with daughter and son-in­ law Colleen and Jon Smelker of Freeport spent many hours tracking down names, ad­ dresses and phone numbers of out-of-state veterans Plans now arc for the reunion to be held each year The Michigan 554 Engineers Battalion was made up of two companies, A and B, with about 130 men in each. The battalion was organized at Fl. Custer before receiving orders to train at Camp Swift, Texas, and in Louisiana. They boarded U.S.S. Mt. Vernon in Boston and sailed to Scotland. The went by train to Eng­ land. where they received their bridge build­ ing equipment, which consisted of semi­ trucks, bulldozers and cranes. "Given our orders, our mission was to build major crossing bridges over the Roer, Weser. Elbe and Rhine rivers," said Humphrey. "We were the first to build pon­ toon bridges as a permanent mans of trans­ porting infantry men and tanks." He noted that it usually .ook between six and eight hours to build a bridge across a News Briefs George Oaks of Hastings, from 50 years ago during World War II. Robert Humphrey of Freeport, as he looked when he served in World War II. Robert Humphrey and George Oaks hold the cake that was made to honor the 50-year reunion of the Michigan 554 Engineers Battalion from World War II. river if it wasn't loo wide, and most of the construction took place under enemy fire. "Wc found ourselves involved in the Battle of the Bulge." said Oaks. "But we dug in and held our position." Their biggest challenge. Oaks said, was a bridge they built 1.210 feel long across the Rhine. "We did that one in 24 hours, and it was just 12 feet short of being the longest pon­ toon bridge ever built," Oaks said. Oaks and Humphrey said they not only had to contend with Germans' heavy ar­ tillery. but also their "dirty tricks." Wherever Americans intended to build a bridge, the Nazis had been there earlier and planted land mines. On other occasions, the Germans would siring barbed wire across the water, under­ neath the bridges, after the Americans had built them, and then they would open the floodgates at the dams all along the river to make the water rise. "They were hoping that one of us Ameri­ cans would be tangled up and drown while we tried to free and remove the barbed wire," said Humphrey. He also said damage could be done to truck tires and other equipment crossing the bridge because they would be punctured with their heavy weight. Humphrey said he remembers the time he volunteered to go under water to remove some barbed wire being held by stakes. "It was snowing that day. and I lied a rope around my waist and told the guys that if I wasn’t back out of the water in one minute, they were to pull me out, no matter what happened to me." He was able to free and remove the barbed wire, but even today he still shivers thinking about how cold the water was. Despite the many dangers the men faced. Oaks said the unit was close knit and each worked together cooperatively. Oaks said each man wanted t be the first one to deliver a truck load of bridge building materials at each bridge site. “I got to be first one time." he said. "But it gave you an eerie feeling, sitting alone in that truck, waiting for the rest to come along, and not knowing if the enemy might be out there watching you." Oaks said, however, that it was worth it because of the limited time they had to build the bridges and because he and the rest of the engineers were helping to defeat Hitler and his army. While stationed one time near Vaals in the Netherlands. Oaks remembered they made some Dutch children happy for Christmas 1944. "So the children in the village would have a merry Christmas, the guys and me took our Hershey candy bar rations and wrapped them up and gave them to the Dutch kids as a gift," he said. Another memory was when Oaks "came into some money." so to -peak when he was checking a bombed out vacant building. where inside he found some SI00.000 in German notes scattered about "Hard to tell what, if any. value they have now." he laughed, holding a couple of sou­ venirs he has kept since. Oaks’ best memory of World War II is about when he and his battalion comrades were building their first bridge over the Roer River near JulictK^ktjnany "It was our first real teat, to build a bridge as a company, and we did it under heavy en­ emy fire." he said. The bridge was needed as soon as possible, he said, because American forces were ad­ vancing on the enemy. They worked day and night on that bridge, on which there was a hung a sign that read: "To Berlin, compli­ The Michigan 554 Engineers Battalion built this bridge over the Roer River Julich. Germany It greeted Gen. George S. Patton and his tank division on their way to Berlin. ' ments of the Michigan 554th Battalion." By this time. Gen. Patton had arrived with his tank division. "Before he crossed. Patton told us that from that day on he would insist on the Michigan 554 Engineers to do his bridge building work," said Oaks. Before the reunion was held June 21 in Middleville. 62 living members were lo­ cated. It was learned that 41 had died since the end of the war. Humphrey and Oaks noted bow they used to tease one another while serving together in the war. "I used to joke with Bob about coming from a small town like Freeport, and that it was known for wooden rakes (hat manufac­ tured there." said Oaks ’• "And in return. 1 would tell George that Hastings was really a suburb of Freeport." said Humphrey. But both praised fellow members of the ■ unit for their dedication to the effort to win­ ning World War IL The veteran who came from the farthest distance away was Jack Huyaer and wife . Martha, from Sebring, Ra. Two dinners were held for the veterans, in > the afternoon and evening. Both were lopped > off with a large cake, decorated with the Michigan 554 Engineers' name end company emblem at the top. It also included the ■ names of the rivers over which they built :• pontoon bridges. K mart plans casting contest K man in Hastings will be host to a fishing rod casting contest from 11 a.m. to I p.m. Friday at its parking lot. The contest, open to children under 15 years of age, will include prizes in three age divisions. K man will furnish the rods. Joint replacement topic of seminar Dr. Kenneth Merriman, an or­ thopedist. will discuss total joint replace­ ment in a seminar from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. July 20. at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Memman will be assisted by physical therapist Kerry Hein in the presentation. The session is expected to deal with issues such as cost, procedures and longevity of the replacement. There will tc no cost to attend, but seating is limited. To register, call 948-3125 Gas and Steam Engine Show set The 24th annual Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Historic Charlton Park The event will feature hundreds of gasoline tractors and stationary engines, steam engines, oil pulls, washing machines, a shingle mill, grist mill and saw mill. Some of the activities will be a kids' pedal pull, a sawdust penny scramble, a parade aroiund the village green and a scries of tractor competitions, including slow race, quick start, wagon backing and obstacle course The highlight will be the park's 1895 Corley saw mill, restored by members of the Charlton Park Gas and Steam Engine Club, sponsors of the show. Gas and steam engine exhibitors are welcome to set up Friday. July 7. bet­ ween 8 a m. and 8 p.m. Breakfast will be served from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Charlton Park Village church basement Homemade pie will be served in the 1886 Town Hall and vendors will offer a variety of food both days There also will be a flea market Adult admission is $4. children ages 5 to 15 can get in for SI each For more information, call Charlton Park at 945-3775 Lakewood athletic director resigns Lakewood High School Athletic Director Richard Comar has resigned his post Before he resigned. Corner's position had been reduced to half time, with the board eliminating his teaching duties. He had laught science and served as athletic director during the 1994-95 academic year. Comar resigned to seek full-time employment elsewhere. Lakewood Assistant Superintendent Jerry Southgate said the athletic direc­ tor's job would be posted inside the district first and then would be open to outside applicants later if necessary. Bernard Society to have ice cream The Bernard Historical Society of Delton will have an ice cream social from I to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Bernard Museum A new nature trail will be dedicated at 3 p.m. Hospice to offer grief recovery Barry Community Hospice will offer a five-week grief recovery class beginning at 7 p.m Tuesday . July 11. at its office at 301^ S Michigan. Hastings A second class will be held in the Delton area slam ng at 7 p.m Tuesday. Aug. 22 The sessions will combine learning about the grief process with a chance to talk with others who have lost loved ones For more information or to register, call the Hospice office at 945-8452. A line of Confederate soldiers is marching here in a Civil War re-enactment at Charlton Park from 1991 The Union and Confederate re-enactors will be at it again the weekend of July 15 and 16. Civil War re-enactors to “battle” July 15,16 Seven hundred Civil War soldiers and civilian re-enactors from across the midwest will re-enact the Battle of Brawner Farm al Historic Charlton Park in Hastings July 15 and 16. In late August 1862. part of the Union's Ar­ my of the Potomac marched toward Cen­ treville. Va.. to find and attack the forces of Confederate General Stonewall Jackson After two days' march, the sun was setting on Aug. 28 when Jackson found them and attack­ ed the left flank of the Federal Column. For two hours, the outnumbered Federal* fought until darkness prompted each side to back off The casualties on both sides were high, as the men stood fighting with no cover Union General Gibbon's men took a higher toll than they suffered themselves and won the battle proven respect of Jackson's men — who remembered them for the distinctive "black hats" they wore and their willingness to stand and give their all — no matter the casualties around them. At 10 a.m. each day. the military and civilian camps. Sutler's Row and the village buildings will open and visitors will ex­ perience living history. A 10:30 a.m. artillery demonstration on Saturday will signal the start of the weekend's sporadic skirmishing leading up to the main battle both days at 1:30 p.m. Visitors also can enjoy the 11:30 a.m Ladies Fashion Show, followed by the Military Fashion Show and a 12:30 p.m. bat­ tle lecture Event highlights Saturday only include a Ladies Tea and Croquet Game at 4 p.m. and evening dance and entertainment, beginning al 6 p m on the Village Green. Visitors atten­ ding the 9 to 10:30 p.m. Artillery Night Fir­ ing must bring a flashlight. Sunday only highlights include a church service at 10 a.m. in the Village Church and the I 30 p.m. battle. Event hours are Saturday I from 10 a m. to 10:30 p.m and Sunday from 10 a m. to 3 p.m. with the Historic Village , buildings closing at 5 p.m. each day. The seventh annual Charlton Park Civil War Days is known as the best 'setieal re-., enactment in Michigan and a premiere event for the midwest because the battle is fought on 100 acres of rolling terrain. Visitors should be prepared to hike a short ' distance to the army camps and battlefield. Wear com fortHe shoes, bring a camera, and a flashlight for the night firing. Visitors with special needs should call the park in advance at 945-3775 for assistance. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 6, 1995 — Paoe 3 Rain fails to dampen spirits at old-fashioned 4th celebration by Cindy J. Smith Staff Writer The rain storm Tuesday afternoon didn’t dampen spints.as hundreds of peop1*-* showed up for the 13th annual "Old-Fashioned 4th of July" events at Charlton Park. Events began promptly at 11:30 a.m. with a Hag raising and an official salute to veter­ ans by State Representative Terry Geiger. Carriage rides furnished by the park and Dan Eggers were available throughout the day. For just a dollar folks attending the event could ride around the park in the horsedrawn'carriage like the ones used by our an­ cestors before automobiles. 5 Both Angie and Kelly Eggers drove the carnage pulled by their horse "Nate." The girls reported that more than 170 people a Mired the park by way of horse and carriage throughout the day I .emonade and homemade ice cream were available in the village and for those who didn't bring along a picnic for lunch, there was a chicken barbecue The barbecue. hosted by the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 of Hastings, with help from the Delton Veter­ ans of Foreign Wars. took place at the picnic pavilion on park grounds. A menu that fea­ tured chicken, baked beans, potato salad and rolls attracted hundreds of people Volunteers cooked chicken for over five hours and served more than 880 people, ac­ cording to those who helped with the dinner. Young and old alike participated in many old-time games in the village, including a sack race, a three-legged race, a watcrmel xi seed spitting contest and a pie eating contest. .Old-fashioned games, with a three-legged rice was started by little people (ages 10 and under) who grabbed a partner to race to the finish line. Those finding themselves at the fipish line first, second or third in each event were awarded a ribbon and got to announce their names to the audience, who cheered throughout the races. Winners of the first heat of the "three legged race" were Amy and Jessica Andrusiak of Middleville. The girls were followed with second-place winners Megan and Chclsee Bolthouse of Hastings. Third-place winners were Datus and Jozef Tomasovich of Battle Creek. • The second heat included youngsters ages 11 through 15 and included Leeland Jennings of Nashville with his paitner. Jered l-eo of Hastings, in first place. Second-place win­ ners were April Ashley of Belmont and part­ ner Kendyl Adams of Rockford. Third-place winners were I -aura Milok and lister Batdorff of Vermontville. Young adults from ages 16 all the way to grandpas Jxl grandmas com|ietcd in the third heat of the race. First-place winners were Ken Uselton and Teresa Wofford of Battle Creek. Second-place winners were Tory Jones and Shaun Bottom o< Battle Creek, and third-place winners were Norris and Terri Mikolajcz of Battle Creek. A wheel barrow race also got alot of laughs No real wheelbarrows were used, of course. One of each pair of contestants had to make like a wheel barrow for the event. Kids ages 10 and under did well in the event, with Kyle Uselton and Tonya Kil­ gore. both of Battle Creek, coming in first. The couple was followed by Robert Denny and Tony Chimncr. also of Battle Creek. Third-place contestants were Michael Bolt­ house of Hastings and Aaron Bolthouse of Fairview. Winners in the II to 15 age category in­ cluded Miky Cheeny of Hastings, with part­ ner Jeff Chronkitc of Hickory Comers cap­ turing first place. Second-place winners were Jamie Davis and Jesse Heinsen. both of Nashville. Third place went io Jared Ixo of Hastings and Lecland Jennings of Nashville. Those 16 years and older who placed in the event were David Eherdt of Dowling, with partner Darrell Slaughter of Hastings taking first place. Second place was captu*ed by Tory Jones and Shaun Bottom of Battle Creek, and third-place winners were Norris Mikolojcz of Battle Creek, with partner Ron Rafiik from Kalamazoo. What would an old-fashioned 4th of July be without a freckle contest? And with all of the recent sunshine, freckles were out in full force. Winners of the 10-year and under division were Dm Textcr of Middleville in first place. Ben Mann of Delton in second and Joy Matthews of Hastings in third. Kids in the 11 to 15 age bracket with the most freckles were Jessica I xs age of I .aural Bay. S.C.. in first place, followed by Ashlie Gustinis of Crystal in second and Amanda Dahms in third. Yes. even adults had a chance to sport their freckles. Cindy IjiBathe of Owatonna. Minn. left with the first-place ribbon. She was followed in second place by Dianna Hill of Grand Rapids, and third place by Linda Slaughter of Hastings. Some may joke about looking for a needle in a haystack, but ribbons were given away for doing just that during the afternoon. Winners of the event included TJ. Fuller of Kalamazoo. Amber Andrews of Delton. I*owell Caniff of Ionia. Levi Westcndorp of Nashville, and Angie Kennedy of Delton. Many watermelons were enjoyed through­ out the afternoon at the park. Events in­ cluded both a watermelon eating contest and a seed spitting contest. Winners of the eating contest in the chil­ dren's division included Luke Simpson of Hastings, followed by Jerry Miller and Troy Wcstendop. Those in the 11 io 15 category included Yolanda Schriner of Olivet. Bobby Miarka of Battle Creek. James Bax of Battle Creek, and Carrie Bowerman of Charlotte. Young adults in the contest taking ribbons home included Kelly Vandlen of Bellevue. Justin Loser of Battle Creek and Jeff Labatyhe of Owatonna. Minn. No one managed to break last year's record during the seed spitting contest, but there was a tie for the record and some other pretty good distances recorded. In the children's category Troy Matthews of Hastings took first place, spitting 22 feet and two inches. Hala Chimncr of Battle Creek followed in second place with a 15foot spit, and Kyle Uselton of Battle Creek won a third-place ribbon with a distance of 14 feet, five inches. Youngsters 11 to 15 years in age-winning ribbons in the event included Jessica Vandlen of Bellevue who spit seeds 18 feet and one inch. Jesse Heisnsc of Nashville who spit 18 feet, and Kendyl Adams of Rockford who spit six-foot, one inch. Teens and Adults competing in the spit­ ting contest competition included first place winner David Holber who spit 32 feet tying with last year’s record. He was k'lowed in second place by Joe Matthews of Hastings with a spit of 30 feet, eight inches. Third place winner was Jeff LaBathe of Owatonna. Minn., who spit 25 feet, three inches. Some wonderful pies were baked for the festivities at the park, which were later eaten during a pie eating contest. Pies were judged in three divisions, includ­ ing fruit, cream and any ocher. Winners of the fruit pfcT contest were Cindy Ashlet from Belmont with her firstplace cherry pie. followed by Suzan Miller of Bellevue, who captured a second place ribbon with her strawberry rhubarb pie. and Cheryl Eaton of Nashville, with a rhubarb pie in third place. Those who brought cream pies for the event and went home with ribbons were Heather Punt of Middleville. Jeana Swanson of Charlotte and Mary Beth Holysz. Heather took first place in the cream pie event with her famous mud pie. Jeana's entry was a ba­ nana cream pie, and Mary Beth brought her pudding pie for the competition. What is an "any other" kind of pie? Samatha Miller of Bellevue could probably best describe that category, winning the divi­ sion with her "Mystery Melon" pie. After the pie judging contest, some lucky contestants who went home with ribbons and full tummies in the children's division were Jerry Miller of Bellevue »n first place, Ben Batdorff of Vermon viile in second place, and Jeremy Dax of Battle Creek in third place. Winners in the next division were Carrie Bowerman of Charlotte in first place. Jessica Vandlen of Bellevue in second place, and Bryon Dunkelburger in third place. Adults who placed in the contest were Steve Eaton of Hastings in first place, Kevin Schaktz of Nashville in second and Bruno Sembarksi of Hastings in third. The sack race was just one of the many old-fashioned games that were played throughout the afternoon at Charlton Park. Megan and Chelsee Bolthouse display the ribbons they won during the three-legged race. Carriage rides were popular with folks attending the 4th of July festivities at Chartton Park. Angie and Kelly Eggers and their horse, Nate, furnished the rides. These two kids met Tuesday at Chartton Park and paired up for the sack race. Four-year-old Lars Nelson came from Rockford for the event and Haelee Hamlin, who is also 4. came from Battle Creek Looks like these kids are having a great time! DEAD FISH, continued from page 1 If the lake is being treated for weeds, as those weeds break down, they use oxygen, too. Also, when Ute crappies go to spawn, they go into shallow water. The warmer the wa­ ter. the less oxygen it holds, making the problem worse. The spawning fish ignore the lack of oxygen in their urge to spawn, and subsequently die. Dexter said. And. black crappies arc more fragile than other fish. Complicating the problem is the terrible over-population of crappies in Thomapple Lake, he continued He said his department was amazed at the number of crappies found in the lake. "We did a fish survey there the second week in May." he said, "and in three days, we got 8.716 crappies. That's more than we’ve ever collected m any survey in the his­ tory of this district, and that includes seven counties 1 kneu were in trouble when we got more than 2.000 crappies the first day." he said Residents of the lake are advised that what happened is a somew hat normal event turned out to be very extreme tn Thomapple I-akc this year This week, a technician from the DNR will be at Thornapple I^ke to collect samples of recently dead fish, measure oxy­ gen and temperature levels and collect waler samples for analysis of the chemical balance. Dexter said he would be able to confirm what happened when the tests arc completed in about three weeks. Many volunteers cooked chicken for the veterans barbecue, which was held during Charlton Park's Old Fashioned 4th of July on Tuesday. These guys (from left). Randy Snore. Craig Keeler and Ross Nichols, cooked chicken for over five hours and fed more than 800 people. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 6. 1995 Letters from readers... We should honor our servicemen 7b 77i€ Editor: "Letters to the Editor” may be more im­ portant than one could ever imagine. Consider them reason enough to buy a subscription. These letters can send great messages to in­ spire and often insights to many important issues. My letter to the editor in the past concern­ ing “Rick” an MIA/POW in Vietnam, reach­ ed the President of the United States. The Hastings Banner did a great service publishing my letter. 1 sent the letter to Newt Gangrich. U.S. House Speaker, who has a "Contract With America ’’ Newt has a show on National Empowerment Telvision titled * ‘The Progress Report.” which is on the air for an hour on Tuesday at 10 p.m. NET is a political news talk program. The leaders of the U.S. are always guests and the public can call in and ask ary questions and speak in person to Newt or any of the lawmakers, such as U .S. Senator Robert Dole and Congressman Nick Smith of Michigan Newt spoke out at a news conference and said “I. too. am concerned for the MlA/POWs.” Newt wasn't just talking, he took my letter to the president. The result has been the opening of an MIA/POW office. 50 businesses from the U.S.A., tourism, and airlines io Vietnam. When our M.I.A./POW’s are freed from Vietnam voluntarily — this year — the coun try (Vietnam) will receive a great renewal. The result will be heavy volumes of tourists, business trade and aid from the U.S. and the world. The country may prosper greatly, like Hong Kong. P.J. Melinn did every thing she could to reach leaders back in the '70s to free her son. Rick. He will be in his 40's and Phyllis will be very happy to have him back in any shape. She knows God will restore him. she has great faith. Job in the Bible suffered greatly and lost everything. God gave him back more than he lost The Word docs not tell how many years he suffered, but he never gave up. P.J. Melinn has suffered over 20 years and hun dreds of other parents and relatives of the MIA/POW s in the world There are those who are still POW’s from World War ii in the Soviet Union. Our scrvicemcnt are real heroes, they keep our nation free. 1 would like our Vietnam and servicemen to t>e held high, no matter where the) are. I have another friend who's worried for her son — he is with the U.N. troops in the Bosnia War. She weeps for him. Does the public know, are they aware that 75 percent of the homeless on Grand Rapids on the streets are our ex-servicement? The problem is. they cannot care for themselves. Stress has taken their souls. They have seen such horrific scenes. They need help and medical aid. I honor our servicemen. They deserve our greatest respect Julia Abell Freeport Don't punish 4-Hers for rodeo decision 7b The Editor: I was totally amazed by Lucille Lake's let­ ter to the editor in the June 29 edition of the Banner. "Vicious vengeance?" What article did she read? The article in the June 22 Banner did pre­ sent both sides of the issue. The Fair Board and the 4-H Rodeo team each had a chance to respond. For the last 15 years. I have been very ac­ tive as a volunteer in the Barry County community. Dunng Uns time I have been in­ volved with many area youths and their par­ ents. Of all the groups I have come into con­ tact with, the Barry County Rodeo team is one of the best supervised and parent sup­ ported I would guarantee Mrs. Lake that the rodeo team members are out practicing for their next rodeo, not out mugging her neigh­ bore. It is unfortunate that anyone would think of boycotting the livestock sale because of decisions made by the Fair Board. No one involved with the rodeo team would ever want that to happen. But it is also unfortunate that the rodeo team should be penalized for last year's bad weather, poor attendance and perhaps bad management. Mrs. Lake seems io have a lot of informa­ tion about the financial affairs of the fair. It would be very interesting to compare the amount of money generated by the several hundred people who spent the whole day at the fair to watch the 4-Rodeo to the money generated by the hundred or so "paying grandstand crowd" at the Boy Howdy con­ cert that same night On Monday night. July 17. the Barry County Fair grandstand show will be a pro­ fessional rodeo. The first question you may ask is, "Where are most of these professional cowboys from?" The answer would be Michigan, and most of the riders grew up in 4-H rodeo. The rodeo team members may be disap­ pointed about being omitted from the fair's schedule this year, but they will continue to represent Barry County proudly. 1 would like to wish al) the 4-H exhibitors good luck this year. But remember, if the fair has another bad year. I may be seeing you in Prairieville next year. 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Young (Editor) Elaine GBtort (Aaaowtf Eddor) Karen Mr.ucx Barbara Gall Jean Galiup Cindy Smith Sharon Miller TA. StonzeOarion Mandy Habei • ADWmSIMG DEPAATHEMT • CbsaBarf ad* accepted Monday through Fftoey • a-m to 530 pm.. Saturday 8:30 a.m. - Noon Scott Ommen Denise Howel Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Suboc ripcis a Bates: $15 per year n Barry Carty $17 per year ri adjointng counties $20.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER send address changes to: FQ Bex B Hasangs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) 4-H most important part of the fair 7b The Editor: Just to comment on the 4-H Rodeo and Barry County Fair: I feel the 4-H is getting pushed around again. Isn't the fair for all the 4-H kids and families? That's why those families work II months out of the year, to be at the fair! Not some place down the road 20 miles. Can’t the fair board and 4-H work together and put on a fair that all would be proud to see and brag about? The fair and 4-H are two different bodies, so let's sec some progress and action to get along and work things out before we lose all that we have. The fair is for the kids. 4-H and all their extended families! The 4-H is the most important part of the fair, as far as I’m concerned. What else go our children have in this coun­ ty to keep them busy? Sure isn't being out on the streets and getting into trouble. They need the 4-H Fair all in one place at one lime! Wake up and smell the roses. Fair Board You lose the 4-H people and you lose the fair altogether! A retired 4-H mom Linda Courtney Middleville Good Samaritans set good example 7b The Editor: As I traveled M-37 west of the Barry Coun­ ty Fairgrounds last week, it became apparent that I had a tire going flat When I stopped to examine me situation, a young man drove up. made a quick assess­ ment, and said he would change it for me. This procedure was well under way wnen a truck from a local towing service passed us. stopped, then backed up and assisted by lifting the from end for a speedy lire change. These two young good Samaritans ex­ emplify why Barry County is such a great place to live. Neither would accept any pay­ ment.. . only my heartfelt thanks and gratitude for help on a hot day I wish to publicly express my appreciation for the help given by such fine young men. I congratulate their parents for having given them splendid “upbringing" and I con­ gratulate this county that they are residents here. Our future is secure! Phyllis Olmsted. Hastings Take responsibility for your animals 7b The Editor: . Responsibility is not such a hard thing to assume. It doesn't hurt, there is no pain involved, but there is for those animals left unattended and neglected. How hard it is to try to save an animal when the parties involved refuse to see what is true. How sad to watch them die! It is so simple, if you don’t want animals and the responsibility that goes with them, then "don’t have them” (you have a choice). If you’re at all unsure how to care for your animals as they age. (hones, cats. dogs, etc.) please ask for help. There are those willing io assist. Only through education on topics of animals abuse and neglect can we bring about change Julie Jarvis Hastings Need to Raise CASH in a hurry? Run a Garage Sale Classified Ad and reach your total market. Call Us at 948-8744 Farmers Union urges dairy policy changes Michigan Farmers Union lYesident Carl Mcllvain of Hastings says the group has sent messages to all Congressional and Sen­ ate offices in the state, stating that it’s time fix changes in dairy policy. "Current federal program policies worked well when our northern tier states were the nation's major dairy producers." Mcllvain said. "Transportation differentials for ship­ ping milk were calculated from Eau Claire. Wise., considered (then) to be the primary production area." However, the 1985 farm bill provided a S2 transportation differential for milk producers in a number of states because of their dis­ tance from major markets. Mcllvain con­ tends that this transportation differential, cheap feed as a result of disastrous commod­ ity pries, cheap migrant labor, and in some cases, subsidized water has allowed the pro­ liferation of large factory dairies in such states as New Mexico and Texas. "Now. as inadequate prices are forcing thousands of Michigan. Minnesota and Wis­ consin dairy farmers out of business, milk from the Southwest is being trucked to mar­ kets in these same states." the Farmers Union President said. “Given the ease with which milk can be moved today, we believe transportation differentials should be uniform to not provide one area an advantage over another." "Wc also believe that some 34 milk mar­ keting orders should be reduced by at Least 75 percent," he added. "There should no longer be substantial price differences across mar­ keting order boundaries." Mcllvain said farmer producers themselves should demand an end to the constant squab­ bling between several major dairy co-ops. The raiding of other co-op members, takeovers of other co-ops seem only to create lower prices for the producer, he contended. "We believe it's time to take a long hard look at dairy policy." Mcllvain said. "It makes no sense to become dependent on en­ vironmentally unsound dairy production from a region of the country where weather can often dictate production. Becoming de­ pendent on a diminished area of the nation for milk production will ultimately result in increased costs to the consumer." LEGAL NOTICE ............ ......................... .. ................... ...................• A__• MtAMVKAI TOWNSMP hmo 14, ItM Mooting coiled to order ot 7 32 p.m. Member* present: Miller. Nottingham, Goyings. Member* absent: Campbell, Tobin. Approved agenda with change*. Approved Minute* May 10. 1995 with change*. Report* received and filed. Tabled sealing of Graham Rd. Approved Dog license Fee* of $124.00 to go to Vtekoy Nottingham. Treasurer. Approved Lorry Gentry a* port time officer to the Polk* Deportment. Approved computer for Police Deportment Approved amendment to Cemetery Ordinance, Ordinance 491. Approved Recreational Permit for Bill Auk »rmon Approved to change the Township Phone riumoec* in me pnone doom Approved to terminate a reserve police officer. Approved voucher of $83,535 47 Adjourned at 9:08 p.m. Submitted by Rotkj Horn Prairieville Township Deputy Clerk Attested to by Prairieville Township Supervisor (7-6) File No. 95-21662* Estate of Kent I. Drake. Deceased Social Securi­ ty No. 373-07-8924 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your Interest in the estate may bo barred or oflecrea oy me roitowing. The decedent, whose last known address was 10928 South Drive. MotowoU, Michigan 49000, died 2 5-95. An instrument dated 11-08-93 ha* been ad­ mitted a* the will of the deceased. Creditor* of the deceased are notified that all claims ogoinif the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Shoreline Bank. 433 Phoenix Street. South Haven. Michigan 49090, ar to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. 230 W. Court. Suite 302. Hasting*. Michigan 49050. within 4 months of me outw or psasucijnon or mt* nonce, rtonce r* rurthor given that the estate wilt bo thereafter assign­ ed and diatribued to the persons entitled to it. Kathleen Kinney Bowman (P342S4) SHERRY 6 BOWMAN 317 Center It.. P.O. Bom 465 South Haven. Ml 49090 (616)637-1151 (7/6) Know Your Legislators: U.S. S«nai» Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirkaen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. °rairieville and Barry townships and the lower third ot Hc^>e Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiaar, district representative. 42 W. 10th St, HoBand, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vemon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Carton, Woodtand, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-third* of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Balimora Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C. 20615, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office. 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanna Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capital, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Tarry Gaiger, Republican, 87th District (al of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 6, 1995 — Page 5 Sheriff DeBoer to explore options for animal shelter office by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A separate office for Barry County Animal Shelter personnel may become a reality in the near future after years of complaints of poor conditions in the existing office. The Barry County Board of ComnusjuiMwrs last week authorized County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer to spend up to $6,000 from the Animal Shelter Donation Fund to purchase, move and set up a portable classroom for an office for the animal shelter. The funds may also be used to renovate the existing office into a storage area. The sheriff recently was designated by the board as the animal shelter supervisor Animal shelter personnel previously had complained to the former County Board that the health conditions in the existing office were undesirable because the office shares the same air and healing systems as the portion of the building where the animals are housed. Commissioner Tim Burd said the Animal Shelter Donation Fund has $7,000 specifically for a building fund and $14,000 to $15,000 for the "welfare of the shelter wholly owned by the three counties, em­ ploying approximately 35 people, to a staff, not owned or controlled by the counties, without the liability associated with it. to a staff of six people run by our local school districts. l*coplc who have the experience in running training and education programs." Downing said • In the new pvt. "the liability exposure to the counties has been minimized to the greatest extent possible..." he said, noting that the new documents will try to broaden and give as much exposure and free enter­ prise bidding opportunies to as many job training providers as possible. With a vote of 7-1, the Barry County Board of Commissioners last week approved the agreement with Calhoun and Branch co*inties. Barry County Board Chairman Jim Bailey cast the lone dissenting vote. All three counties have approved the agreement and Calhoun County Commis­ sioner George Perrett told the Barry County Board that the documents will be given to the Jobs Commission and the master agree­ ment has io be approved by the governor "It's a good, solid document." Perrett said. . The three counties are on the cutting edge of what the governor's job training mission is in the state. Perrett said. ‘ "For that purpose, we're probably going io be serving a little bit as a guinea pig for the first few months. Those were circumstances that were not of our own creation. but the creation of the governor's office," he said. And all three counties are "clearly on the cutting edge" of what is happening in Wash­ ington. The agreement was worked out after many hours of negotiations and "represents a very good agreement." Perrett said. "Is it perfect? No ...But 1 think that's the sign of a good agreement. Nobody's exactly tickled pink that they got everything they wanted, but we have come together and reached what we be­ lieve is a good resolution to our negotia­ tions.' he said. The issue of how to handle job training programs jumped to a priority matter after the Calhoun County Board of Commission­ ers decided earlier this year to withdraw June 30 from the Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium. Barry and Branch could not maintain Mid Counties alone. Mid Counties was formed in 1983 to re­ place the Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) program. Under the federal job training program, a job training organizational structure is called the service delivery area Locally, that area is Calhoun. Branch and Barry counties. It is designated by the governor's office under federal law based on the labor market. Calhoun decided to break away from Mid Counties after "a very large disallowed cost’ came to our attention." Downing has said. According to the former agreement. Calhoun has to pay 60 percent of the nearly $73,000 disallowed cost incurred by Mid Counties and Barry and Branch each have to shell out 20 percent each. ; Established in accordance with the provi­ sions of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). the new agreement's purpose is to establish job training and work force devel­ opment programs designed to prepare youth and adults facing serious barriers to em­ ployment for participatkn in the labor force. The Calhoun Intermediate School District has been designated as the grant recipient and administrative entity for JTPA and work force development programs and services : The Calhoun ISD. in coordination with the ISDs in Barry and Branch, "will imple­ ment the job training plan for the SDA (Service Delivery Area) and tn-county area." herrett said. ; JTPA provides part of the framework and purpose for the Joint Workforce Develop­ ment agreement, which was pan of the pack­ age the Barry Board approved. ! Up to 90 percent of the Mid Counties' staff is either being re-employed by the Cal­ houn ISD or has elected to take Title III funding for purposes of completing educa­ tion and training and do not desire to be em­ ployed with C1SD. : ' I think that shows that CISD is making sure people at Mid Counties aren't left out In the cold." Arnett said. • The CISD will develop the Job Training J’lan for the review and approval of the Pri­ vate Industry Council/Workforce Develop­ ment Board and the Chief Executive Officials Board. After approval by the PIC/WDB chairperson and the CEOB. the Job Training Plan will be submitted to the state governor. • Each county will have members on the Chief Executive Officials Board to approve hnd appoint PIC/WDB nominees; exercise Veto power over the PIC/WDB nominations tor administrative and/or grant recipient enti­ ties; approve the job training plan submitted py the PIC/WDB "anxious for something to happen down there, but I'm not positively comfortable with that solution. Thai's a good solution. I’m just questioning if we have $20,000 in a new building fund, why not put tn a regular building?" "This is just the first part of what we're going to do." DeBoer said. "This is not the only renovation thai we re going to make at the animal shelter. This is the first step in moving some things around. Once we get., the office set up and the people moved into the office, then it's our plan to do renovations on the existing building...Money that wc have in that fund probably is not sufficient enough to build a new building and if it is we would deplete it and wouldn't be able to do some of the renovations to the existing building." Watson said she wasn't against the idea. Commissioner Robert Wenger cast the only no vote, saying he didn't like spending money at the shelter "for a pile of nothing." Middleville wins grant for Rails to Trails TRAINING (coot, from page 1) "I’m very pleased with it. It's the best thing we've done." Herrington said. "The management of the (job training) programs has gone from a corporation, itself." DeBoer said the funds for a portable classroom would come from the "welfare" portion of the money "This is Just your permission for us to explore this. Il will be contingent on us getting all the necessary DNR and city pcrmiis." DeBoer said The portable building, which would have two bathrooms and electric heat, would be placed on the north side of the existing building, he said. Commissioner Linda Watson said she is Barry and Branch each will have two members on the CEOB and Calhoun will have three because of its larger population. Action of the CEOB shall be by a simple majority vote. Other components of the agreement are designating the Private Industry Council and WDB to provide the policy, program guid­ ance and independent oversight services for all activities under the job training plan for the three counties. The PIC/WDB will have a maximum of 33 vc*ing members who will serve two year terms. By law the PIC/WDB membership is comprised of 70 percent from private busi­ ness sector (large, small and minority busi­ ness owners etc.). 15 percent from organized labor and community-based organizations; and representatives from educational agen­ cies. vocational rehabilitation, public assis­ tance agencies, economic development and public employment service. The three counties have agreed io indem­ nify and hold harmless the PIC/WDB mem­ bers and non-county employees who are ap­ pointed to various advisory bodies. A significant provision of the Joint Work­ force Development Agreement specifies that the ISD develops the overall delivery system which will include "standards and procedures for the selection of service providers, alloca­ tion of funds; supervision of programs; and the taking of action against contractors, grantees and other recipients to eliminate abuses in the programs and/or to prevent misuse of work force development funds." "As you all recall, that was a significant part of our efforts in putting the inter-local agreement back together was the elimination of disallowed costs, if at all possible," Per­ rett said. The three counties are stuck with sharing about $72,000 of disallowed costs from the Mid Counties operation. "That is a situation we hope to avoid in the new agreement. So what we've tried to do is give the counties as much protection and to insure that the ISD is doing whatever it can to eliminate any misuses..." Perrett said. An audit of Mid Counties is expected to be completed by the end of July. The contract includes what Perrett said is a checks and balance system. "If we screw up at the county level, we're going to be paying for it. If our CEO Board falls asleep at the switch and gives improper direction or lack of direction and it creates disallowed costs to the counties they will carry the brunt of the responsibility. If in­ deed it is the ISD that is responsible, the ISD would be picking up the disallowed costs." The ISD has to purchase and maintain general liability and errors and omissions in­ surance. with policy limits reasonable in light of the responsibilities undertaken to protect against losses incurred or realized as the administrative arm and grant recipient of the program. Perrett said the ISD is working to broaden its liability insurance to cover more than its $5 million policy and will provide certifica­ tion. One important clause is that the ISD agrees to indemnify the PIC, WDB and CEO Board and the three counties from all disal­ lowed costs or misexpr ded funds incurred as a result of ISD s performance. That makes a "dramatic difference" over the former agreement. Perrett said. "This is one of the times that I've seen where we have taken care of the basic func­ tions of management...planning, execution of these plans, there's a control factor in here and the factors for evaluation for this effort." Commissioner Herrington said "These are the functions of management...They are ba­ sically important to a successful operation and they are in this document." "Basically, they've covered the bases as well as they possibly can at this time..." Commissioner Robert Wenger said. Barry Board Chairman Bailey said, after the meeting, he voted no because "I think they should have went through and checked with the PIC members and then let PIC make the decision (of administrative entity and grant recipient). But they had n all primed. It was printed two weeks ago and presented last night (to PIO and (officials) said this is who we want. "It was a rubber stamp deal and I'm op­ posed to that, that's what I've said from day one," Bailey said. "It should have been a rec­ ommendation from PIC. That's just my opinion "I'm not saying they (CISD) won't do a good job," he said. "PIC and the CEOB won't have much say. "Bailey said during the meeting. PIC approved the document last week, the night before Barry commissioners did. Per­ rett pointed out. In the three counties, commissioners won't be picking PIC members. PIC will do that, but CEOB can veto nominees by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last week received a $15,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation, allowing it to turn abandoned railroad property into a recreational area. Village Manager Ev Manshum said the village had applied for two grants, one from the Department of Transportation and one from the Departmc.il of Natural Resources. He said the DNR has not made an official decision yet. adding that he is unsure whether the DNR still will consider approving the ap­ plication for a $30,000 grant now that the Department of Transportation has committed funding. He said he wonders if they should have asked to have the money divided up for different needs. “Hindsight is 20-20," he said. “We should have gone with the DNR grant to purchase (the land) and the MDOT for improvement monies.” Manshum said that regardless of the DNR's decision, the village now has the right to do what it wants with the property, but is dodg­ ing opposition from Bany County and adjoin­ ing townships. Manshum said he is dissappointed with Rutland Township, which he claims passed a resolution against the trail without allowing advocates to tell the public what they want to FINANCIAL fmMby Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones * Co. Municipal bonds for safety “Better safe than sorry." Most of us associate that phrase with childhood, and we remember hearing it from our mother. She usually said it right before •she did something we didn't want her to do — like putting a hat on our head in 6O-drgree weather, or making us swallow something horrible like cod liver oil. Those who grow up to be investors, however, learn io sec that phrase in a new light. For them, safety is a positive thing, an important feature in their investments. Many investors seeking safety have found that municipal bonds, or “munis." answer their needs. Munis are among the safest in­ vestments availaHe.-tMi* considered to be second only to U.S. government bonds when it comes io paymett of interest and principal. Their income is free of federal taxes, which adds to their attraction. Munis are issued by state, city and county governments as well as government agencies, school districts and housing authorities, to finance public projects such as roads, schools, hospitals and utilities. Many municipal bonds are backed by the full taxing power of their issuer. As with any investment, however, there are a few “safety rules" when investing in munis: • Make sure the bond you were sold is the same bond described in your official confirmation. • Pay particular attention to the name and description of the issuer, the interest rate and the date of maturity. Mistakes happen, and you want to be sure this is the bond that you agreed to buy. • If your bond is registered, make certain the registration is in the name or names you requested. • If safety is a major concern, you might consider insured munis. These bonds arc not only backed by the credit worthiness of the issuer, but they ’re also insured as to the timely payment of principal and interest. Municipal bonds can be insured by several major insurance groups. The largest and most widely used are American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp. (AMBAC). Municipal Bond Insurance Association (MB1A) and Financial Guaranty Insurance Corporation (FG1C). All three are similar in structure and protection, and any bond insured by them is automatically rated "AAA” — the highest bond rating available — by Moody s and Standard & Poor’s. Although insurance doesn't remove market risk, it does cover all principal and interest obligations of the bonds. That means that if any individually insured bond or any bond within an insured unit trust becomes unable to pay interest or return principal, the insuring group would meet those obligations. However, in return for this added safety, in­ sured bonds often pay lower interest than similar-quality uninsured bonds. Municipal bonds are excellent investments that can provide years of tax-free income. But be sure to seek the help of a trusted financial professional and don't forget to do your homeworker. As mother always said. "Better safe than sorry.” do with the land and how they will handle it. Manshum said he recently approached Rutland Township Supervisor Bob Edwards and asked if representatives from the village, the Trail Association and the Conservency could speak at a township meeting or at a public hearing to tell their side of the story Edwards sax! he would have to ask the board. Manshum said a few days later he received a letter from the township saying there was no need for a meeting, and the board passed a resolution against the trail. Manshum said one thing that bothered him was that the resolution started by stating that the Township Board members reached their decision after having read and heard the issues. "I don't understand how they could have heard all sides of the story when they did not let us speak." he said. Another discrepency. he said, was a reference that was made to the Thornapple Trails proposal. Manshum said he does not know of any pro­ posal and does not understand why the board would refer to one. Edwards said the Rutland board members had made their decision well before Manshum asked him about speaking and ad^ed that Rutland Township was not approached until the last minute. He said the Trail Association Group orginally felt they did not need to use Rutland Township's land, which meant they were not even a factor until it was time to make the decision. “Why should we change our decision if we were not even considered early on?” he ask­ ed. “We never had a chance to make a deci­ sion until after the fact.” Rutland Township Board members, Man­ shum said, claimed (heir reasons for opposing the trail were that there was no clear direction to, Barry County residents of proper monitor­ ing. the cost of maintaining the trail or safety monitoring. He said he has made it clear many limes that if the village squired the property, it would rake full financial responsibility for it. •‘We would l»c responsible for 100 percent of the cost, 100 percent ot maintaining, 100 percent of the policing, and be responsible for all monitoring." he said. “What more are they asking? Wc are not asking for one red cent." The village manager said he has reason to believe that Rutland Township Treasurer Blanche M unjoy has a strong influence over the board's decision. Munjoy, he said lives on property adjacent to the trail and has expressed opposition to it. which could be the reason for such a sudden decision. Munjoy said anyone who thinks she has a strong influence is wrong. "No! I don’t have a strong influence with the board.” she said. “I never opened my mouth. 1 didn’t even vote because it is too dose to me.” - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change 54 4- r/. AT&T 44’/. —VI, Ameritech 56’/. +1’/. Anheuser-Busch 48’/. + */. Chrysler 24’/, +'/. CMS Energy 65 B’/. Coca Cola 72 —1 Dow Chemical 71 +'/■ Exxon 14’/. —’/. Family Dollar 30’/. Ford 47’/. +'/. General Motors 47'/. +1 TCF Financial Corp. ir/. + ’/. Hastings Mfg. 98 +3’/. IBM JCPenney 48 Johnson & Johnson 67’/. Kmart 14’/. —1’/. Kellogg Company 71’/. +1’/. McDonald's 39 -I-'/. Sears 58’/. —’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 19’/. — Spartan Motors 8’/. + 1'/, Upjohn ST7/. —4.50 Gold $385.00 Silver 5.10 —.23 Dow Jones 4585.15 + 42.54 Volume 117,000,000 Seat belt saves driver Brian Preston, 18. of Hastings, walked away from this accident involving a tree on Brogan Road 7:30 Thursday morning. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Ted DeMott said Preston's seat belt was *the only reason he is alive." Mechanical failure is suspected as the reason Preston lost control of his car and hit a tree in the front yard of Dan and Melissa Fighter on Brogan Road in Hastings. He is being treated at Pennock Hospital for a broken leg The accident remains under investigation Family Health Care Services (Me&c*.d only «IM tnw) HELP WANTED Office Clerk/Receptionist Must have good phone and typing skills. Experience dealing with the public required. Full time, includes some Saturdays. Send resume to: Ad #570 c/o J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 6, 1995 I GertnuieA. O'Ketft| KALAMAZOO - Gertrude A. O'Keefe, 99, of Kabnuzoo and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Monday July 3,1995 at Friend­ ship Village in Kalamaioo. She was born on July 21, 1895 in Coats Grove, Barry County, the daughter of Robert & Chariooe (Townsend) Stowell. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Barry County Rural Schools and graduated Hastings High School. She went on to attend Ypsilanti Normal and Wayne State Teachers College where she received her Teacher’s Certification. She was married to George O'Keefe, who died in 1936. Mrs. O’Keefe taught Elementary grades in Barry County. Jackson. Hamtramck and Kala­ mazoo, retiring in 1962. She has been a resident of Kalamazoo and Friendship Village for many Sic was a member of the Kau'mazoo North Presbyterian Church where she served as Sunday School Teacher, on committees and a member of the Women’s Society. Mrs. O’Keefe was preceded in death by her brothers, Keith, Chester & George Stowell Survivors included two nephews, Robert Stowell of Grand Rapids and Douglas Stowell of Vestal, New York; several great A great great nieces and nephews. Greveside Services will be held on Friday July 7 1995 at 2:00pm at the Fuller Cemetery wiJi (he Reverend Robert 1. Rasmussen cfficliiting. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at the Friendship Village in Kalamazoo at a later date. Burial will be at the Fuller Cemetery in Calton Township of Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Village "Friends Fund”. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Arvilla Marie Mayo Mamie Fem Coulson ANCHORVILLE - Arvilla Marie Mayo. 78, of Anchorville and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 1995. She was raised in the Hastings area of parents, Floyd and Arvilla Boroom. She attended the Hastings schools. Mrs Mayo was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. New Baltimore Congregation, and a former member of FOE Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded m death by her husband. Wayne and a grandson, Daniel Grauman. She is survived by one daughter, Carol Grau­ man of Chesterfield; one son, Darrell of China Township; brothers, Clifford Boroom of Jack­ son, Theodore Boroom of Hastings and Paul Shaffer, Jr. of Virginia; sisters, Boonie Strick­ land of Hastings and Edythe Kelley of Tennes­ see; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren. Services were held in Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home in Ml Clemens with Mr. Joel Wyne officiating. Bunal was in Oakwood Cemetery, New Baltimore. Denise and Jim Rea of Lacey, Derric Bond and Paul Turnes of Hastings, Christine and Don Scoa of Zion, n 1 inou. Deb and Larry Johnson of Hastings and Dennis and Sharon Jones of HolL Great grandchildren. Shannon, Chnsxa, Richard, Joshua, Nelson and Amanda; one sister, Bessie Davis of Lansing; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Seivicea will be held on Thursday, July 6th at 2:00 p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Richard Sessink officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes, Heart or Cancer Associations. Edward E. Schmiedicke 623-2090 (Duteou) after 6 pm. wteteyi or all day weekeadi Sunday Morning Prayer 9:45 a_m.. Mm* 10 00 amQUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Ifaaor Suaaa Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 M.; B. Worship II a-m-; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Boa 63. Haatmga. Ml 490M WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 31B5 N Broadway. Hasting*. Ml 4905B Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Dartene Pickard. 945-5974 Wonteip Service* Sunday. 9D0 a m. aad 11.DO a.m ; Sunday School. 9:45 am. 4-H meet* Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8DO p.m. Bible Study. Wednesday*. 5:15 p.m at Delore* Gasper*. 801 Barber Rd. Hasting* Meas Breakfast wiU be meeting the third Saturday of each month until far­ ter nonce Cail Mr Stephen Lewis at 945-5365 HASTINGS SIVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 9(M Terry Lane (at Starr School Road) Wuham Gardner. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170 Commtnuty Service Center number n 945-2361 Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a m. (for all ages, adults and children) and Wor step Service al 11 00 a.m. Join us (or Prayer Meeting hekl Tuesday*, ntUOO p m. Our Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, is open to te public Mon day* Md Wednesdays. 9:00-12:00 noon. Donat ions of rlnthmg ia good, dean condition are accepted only dunng above hours If you are ia need of clothing please call 945-2361 for aa appoirtment GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North Sl. Michael Amon. Pmaor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. July 2 - BOO aad I0D0 Holy Com muaKMi June 29 — 8 00 p.m AA; July I - 8 00 p.m. NA. July 5 7:00 pm.. Shepherding Committee HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOT, 1674 West State Road. Haumgs. Mfcte. James A. Camp baft. Pastor Sunday . School 9:3( a-BL. claaaes far all age* Morning Wonfap 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ ved Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m Wafaaadsy activities 7:00 p.m. ov: Rainbow* or J J Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). KM* Club or Junior Bible Qua «e* 6-12); Youth Muustnes ar Teen BMe Qte (ages 13-19); AdMl BMe SMdy - No * Imuts FIRST RAFTTST CHURCH, 309 B. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 946-6004 Kevin Shortey. Senior fteoor. James R. Barren. Asst Ptate. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a_m.. Oatses for aU age*. 11 DO a.hl Morning Worship "Service. Jr. Church up to. 4<h Grade; 6D0. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:30 Awmm dabs; flOO 0.m. Teen* a Houseman Hall. 7D0 p.m.. Aduta Prayer meeting. 6:15 p.m. Adult Choir practice CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cete Creek Rd.. 6 mi. South. Pastor Brest ftriabini Phone 623-2285 BandayScteooiatl0D0a.m.;Woratup II DO a.m ; Ewteng Service at 6D0p.m Wednesday Prayer Bible 7DO p.m. 946-4043. Sunday Service* - 9:30 a m.. Bible School; 10.30 *.m.. Mor mg Worship. 6D0 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, ia home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North Si . Michael Anton. Pasio- Phone 945-9414 Sunday. July 9 - 8:00 and 10 00 Holy Com­ munion; 9:15. New Member Reception. Thursday. July 6 — BDO p.m.. AA. Saturday. July 8 — 100 p m . NA. Mioday. July 109DO-3.00 Dey Can<>. Northeastern Elementary; Tuesday. July II — 9-00-3DO. Day Camp. NE Elemen­ tary. 6:». Softball Wednesday. July 12 - 9:000-3:00. Day Camp. NE Elementary. 7:00. Evangelism Comnunec. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Rev Jim Fos. pastor, phone 945-J397 Church phone 94-M995 Cathy Catant. choir director. Sun­ day morning; 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a m.. Morning wor­ ship. 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 pm. Evening Worship Nursery far all service*, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7 DO p.m Wednesday THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. ■•raefl. Psator Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9D0 a m. and 10:45 a.*. Sunday Children's church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bnag te whole family. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENT. 1716 North Brand­ way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11 DO a m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Service* far Adults. Teen* and Children GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly called The Hatting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings. Ru» Sarver. Pastor tmeritu*. 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vice*. 9:45 a.m. - Bible Claaae* for all ages. 10:40 a m. Morning Worship 5:30 p.m Youth meeting w«h George aad Barb Ktmpie. 945-9116. 6:30 p m • Bible *i»dy for all Thursday. 1.30 p.m.. prayer and Bible *tudy. sharing your faith Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Devotions and uiftball fix the youth NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Either Charie* Fisher. Pastor A mission of 9l. Rose Catholic Church. Hasting* Sunday Maas 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH -Comer State Rd and Bollwood Si.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor. Rev. Tod Clark. Youth Pastor. Sunday - 10 a m. D V B.S with Sheldon Rhodes. 11 a m Worship Hour. 6 p.m. Families United Nightly D V B.S. theme Monday :hni Wednesday — 7 p.m. F.U.N. (Families United Nightly D.V.B.S.) Church nursery and children's church provided Share groups meeting in various homes Contact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study al church ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 605 S Jefferson Fatbar Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Maa 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Maaaea BDO a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Ccufeaaioaa Saturday 4:004:30 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright. (616) 756-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone). Sunday Service: 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11 DO a m . Sunday Evening service 6DO p.rf. Prayer tune: Wednesdays. 7:00 p.m. Awand Program Thursday* 6:30-1:30 p.m. Ages 3 and 4 thru Sth and 6th grade BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser vices: Bible Close* 10 a.m.. War ship 11 a.«.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m Normal Herron. Minuter Phone 945-2936. Btee Survey <x videos in te home. Free Bible Cor respoodaace Course^ HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor SaDy C Keller. Director of Christian Education Friday. June 30 — 4:30 p.m. Ap­ plication Screening for Yoith Director position. Parent/Youth Advisory Committment, Christian Education Committee, aad anyone wishing to participate Sunday. July 2 - 9.30 Morning Worship Ser­ vice. Service broadcait over WBCH AM and FM Nursery pro­ vided The Sacrament of Commu­ nion will be served today. Inter­ view* for Youth Director position will be held Monday. July 3 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED In­ terview* far Youth Director positxm Will be held Tuesday. July 4Independencr Dey. CHURCH OF­ FICE CLOSED. Reminder: CHURCH OFFICE HOURS FOR THE SUMMER ARE: 9:00 a.m.-l2D0 p.m. Monday thro WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4187 Coot* Grove Rood Pauor Ben Her nag. 9 30 Sunday School; Church Service 10 30 Mr. Edward E. Schmiedicke, 83, passed away on Sunday July 2, 1995 at St Mary's Hospital. He was a lifetime member of St James Catholic Church and its Ushers Society. He was instrumental in the institution of and faith­ fully attended the Tuesday night Novena of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at Sl James. He was very active in St. Vincent DePaul Society. He was a lifetime member o( the Terburculosis Christmas Seal Society of America. He was also very active in distribu­ tion food to the poor throughout his lifetime. Mr. Schmiedicke was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest J. and Margaret Schmie­ dicke and his brothers, Raymond and Joseph Schmiedicke. He is survived by his wife, Madeline (daughter of Ly Barker) of 58 yean; 11 child­ ren, Joseph Schmiedicke of Madison, Wiscon­ sin, Gerald (Pamela) Schmiedicke of Clare, Thomas (Candace) Schmiedicke of Greenville, Mary Elderkin of Grand Rapids, William (Nancy) Schmiedicke of Grand Rapids, Linda Camp of Marne, Susan Kloosin of Marne, Donna Stelzer of Des Moines, Iowa, Rita Short of Grand Rapids, Paul (Lo. aa) Schmiedicke of Grand Rapids, Ruth Mason of Grand Rapids; 37 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Helen Jean Schmiedicke of Grand Rapids; sister, Rosemary Baumgartner of Grand Rapids; sister-in-law, Evelyn Schmiedicke of Alber­ querque, Minnesota; brother-in-law, Melvin Jacobs A family of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was Celebrated on Wednesday July 5, 1995 at Sl James Catholic Church Burial was in Ml Calvary Cemetery In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory are requested to be made to Lhe Edward E. Schmiedicke Memorial Fund to continue his work at Sl James Parish, Sl Vincent DePaul and Casey’s RestauranL Enve­ lopes available at the funeral home or can be forwarded to: 1280 Burh. NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321. |John A. (Jack) MacLeod | Doris Kokes DELTON - Mrs. Doris Kokes. 68, of Delton passed away on Friday, June 30, 1995 at her residence. She wi* born on May 10. 1927 in Austria. She was a restaurant and bar owner and oper­ ator at Wall Lake-Delton for 10 years and a homemaker. She wax an Equestrian A Horticulturalist. She enjoyed gardening, shopping and reading. Mrs. Kokes is survived by a daughter A son­ in-law, Emily A Tom Winterhalter of Berkley; a son, John M. Kokes al home; four grandchil­ dren, Mary Kay, Kim, Karen, Tom; two great grandchildren, Cassandra and Stephanie. Funeral services were held on Monday July 3, 1995 at the Williams Funeral Home with Father Chuck Fisher officiating. Burial wu in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer The Church Page is Paid tor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HAtTINOt tAVINOt * LOAN, FA HMtlng. MXl lak. OdeM. WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFA* INCCSrORATED ot NATIONAL BANK Of WAITINGS MmkIw F.D I.C THE HASTING* BANNER AND REMINDER 11S2 N Bn»dw«y — Hairing. BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prwcrfptlon." — 118 S J.llMOT — 94S342S HAtTIHOS MAHUFACTURINO CO. HMtlng., Mlchlgw HAtTlHO* FIBER GLASS PRODUCT*, INC. 770 Cook Ad. — HMtlng., Michigan BulTonr W Coe. Paw M.r,.ret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Church phone (616) 945 9574 Barner fr..« building with elevator lo alt fkxA-» Broad cast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Winhip 9 30 a.m — with child care Car in­ fants and toddler* thro age 4, and Junior Church for age* 5 thro 8. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 am WEDNESDAYS Family Chun.Ti Night — Prepared light meal 6DO p m . Bible Study and Activities foKid* 6 45 p m ; First Wednesday of month i* Game Night for all age* Thursday. July 6 - CROP Walk Commincc. 7.00 p m Roon. 106. Sunday. July 9 - Special Mumc by Ruth and Lee Turner Tuesday. Ju­ ly II — Hi-Nooaen Potluck Picnic M Tyden Park 12DO noon Satur day. July 15 — Fncnd* Group Potluck 4 00 p.m Sunday. July 16 — Special Music by Men'* Ensem­ ble Tuesday. July 18- U M Men Dinner and Program. 6 30 p.m. Saturday. July 22 — Black Top Beach Partv Car Wash Squirt Gun Olympe* (BBPCWSGOl 1 00 p m SUPPORT GROUPS - VIP* (Visually Impaired Persons) 9:30 am first Friday of month September thru May. Narcotic* Anonymous 12 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday. Al-Anon 12 30 p tn Wednesday*. Top* No 318 — 9 15 a.m Thursday*. Alcoholic* Anonymous. 4 DO p m Wednesday* Verdan "Shorty " Eldred ' JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - John A. (Jack) MacLeod, 67, of Jacksonville, Raida and formerly of Hastings, passed away unex­ pectedly on Sunday June 18,1995 in Jackson­ ville, Florida. He wu born on July 13,192*inPou*hkeepue. New York, the KO of Hector and Maggie Belle (Riddle) MacLeod. He was married to Beverly Freeland on September 5, 1953. They resided in Hastings until moving to Jacksonville, Florida In 1991. Mr. MacLeod served in the Navy Sea Bees for five years during World War II. He was employed by the Hastings Manufacturing Company for 32 years, retiring in 19*7. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister. Surviving are his wife, Beverly of Jackson­ ville, Florida; daughter. Heather MacLeod of Jacksonville, Florida; brother. Hector (Dorothy) MacLeod of Poughkeepsie, New York; two sistas, Barbara (Joe) Dornin of Poughkeepsie, New Yoric and Peg (Ervin) Osterhoudt of Dunnellon, Florida; brotha-inlaw, Edward J. (Jean) Freeland of Hastings; sister-io4aw, Shirley (Don) Davenport of Owensboro, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services were held in Jacksonvil­ le. Florida. GRACE COMMUNITY of Green and Church street*. Dr CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roacoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Felfowshrp Time Before te Service Nursery, children'* ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. Joseph N. Thomas HASTINGS - Mamie Fern Coulson, 96. of Hastings, passed away on N.onday, July 3, 1995 at her residence. She was born on June 23.1899 in Montcalm County, the daughter of Orme! and Frances (Swem) Baxter. She attended Butternut Schools and mamed Charles (Jack) Coulson on September 24,1919 in Lansing. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1980. Mrs. Coulson attended the Faith Bible Church of Lake Odessa She was also preceded in death by one son, Victor in 1944; grandson Jon Turnes; grand­ daughter, Kathy Turnes; three brothers, Clare, Ted and Floyd Baxter, two sisters, Sadie Ewing and Mary Bupp. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Patricia) Turnes of Hastings; grandchildren, \ HASTINGS - Verdan W. “Shorty” Eldred, 89, of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 1995 at Horvath Adult Care Home in Hastings. He was bom on August 7, 1905 in Stony Point of Barry County's Castleton Township, the son of Coral and Minnie (Wolfe) Eldred He attended school in the Assyria Township area and farmed in the Dowling area most of his life. Mr. Eldred retired in 1970 from Michigan Carton Company in Battle Creek after 28 years of service. He belonged to Cedar Creek Bible Church and enjoyed fishing and was devoted to his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed raising bogs and farm auctions. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean in 1989; brothers, Steve and Gale; sisters, Atha. Arlina, and Donna. Survivors include his sons. David (Shirley) Eldred of Hastings, Gaylord Eldred of Bedford and Eugene (Sue) Eldred of Hastings; eight grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews Cremation has taken place. Memorial Graveside Services will be held on August 5,1995 at 2:00pm at Wilcox Cemet­ ery in Nashville. Lunch will be served at Maple Leaf Grange. Memorial contributions may be made to the Library of Michigan Foundation. Talking Books for the Blind. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. ~ Loyfc V.O. HASTINGS - Loyle V.O. English, 82, of Hastings, passed away oo Wednesday June 28, 1995 at Pennock Hospiral in Hastings. He was born on October 6, 1912 in Carlton Center, the son of Thomas and Pearl (Backus) English. He was raised in Carlton Center, Hast­ ings and Ijinaing He atrenKed the Friend’s Country School, Hastings and Lansing area schools. He graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1932 where he was an outstand­ ing athlete in football, swimming and wres­ tling. He also participated on the debating team. He was married to Eva E. Newman oo November 1, 1946. Mr. English was a United Stites Army Veteran of World War n, serving in the QB.L Theatre. He lived moat of his life in the Laming area, moving to his present home in 1970. He was employed as a Structural Engineer for the former Jarvis Engineering Company in Laming for over 40 yean, retiring in 1975. He was a member of Hastings Seventh-Day * Adventist Church, life member of Nashville Vf.V/, Post 68260, he wu awarded the "Life Scout” in Boy Scouting, long-time bowler receiving numerous awards, avid outdoonman enjoying especially hunting, fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Suzanne Smith in 1982 and a brother, Ernest in 1994. ring are his wife, Eva; son ft wife, Loyle ft Coral English of Maron; daughta ft husband, Annetu ft Richard Hansen of Lans­ ing; ten grandchildren; five great grandchil­ dren; son-in-law, Dennis Smith of Lansing; brotha Voyle English of Hastinp. Funeral Services were held on Monday July 3,1995 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Gardner of the Hastings Seventh-Day Adven­ tist Church officiating. Bunal wu at the Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangemenu were made by Wren Funeral Home Of Hastings. HASTINGS - Joseph N. Thomas, 73, of Hastings, passed away on Friday June 30,1995 >: at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. >* He was born on May 18. 1922 in Hastings. X the ton of Floyd A Marie (Jacobs) Thomas. X Mr. Thomas was a life long Having* area resident and attended Hastings area schools. . • He was married to Betty A. Wilkinson on . March 30,1946. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He was employed at Bradford-White > Company in Middleville for 18 years, retiring ■ in 1973. He had previously worked for General :; Motors in Grand Rapids and fa 10 yean * owned and operated “Thomas Super Market” in Hastings. He has wintered in Pl Myers, Flor­ ida for the past several yean. He was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Hastings American Legion . Post, Hastings Moose Lodge 6628 and a former member of the Hitting* Ptk* Lodge. He wu preceded in death by a son, William Thomas in 1976; a brother, Richard Thomas and a sister, Mary Ann Thomas. Survivors included his wife, Betty; son, James Thomas of Kalamazoo; son A wife, David A Ruby Thomas of Hastings; son A wife, Donald A Edwina Thomas of MiddlevUle; nine grandchildren; two great grandchil­ dren; brother, Dale Thomas a Hesperia, Cali­ fornia; four sisters, Mary Louise Mrazinski cf Battle Geek, Betty Moore of Haitingy. Virgi­ nia Goodaon of Hastings, Patricia Allison of Middleville. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday'! July 5, 1995 at the Holy Family Catholic t Church in Caledonia with Father Ray Bruck officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart j^ssociation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Marjorie M. Wheeler _____ |;5 MIDDLEVILLE - Mn. Mujorie M. WheeL a, 71, (/Middleville pened nny on Wedaee- ? d«y, June 28, 1995 u home. > She wu bora on November 18. 1923 in^ Grand Rapid*, the deughta of Robert ud Irene ' (Biggs) Hurd. She wu maned to Robert O Wheeter oo x Jratury 13. 1943. Mn. Wheeler wu a homemaka, she 5 enjoyed traveling are! crafts. ' She wu preraded in death by ba ana. : Russell T. Wheeler. Surviving are her husband. Robert O. Wheeler, two aons, James A. Wbeeia at Middleville, Dale R. Wheeler of Caledonia; one gr^ndaou, Nichclu Wheeler, one grand­ daughter, Korie Wheeler; two sisters. Nomen Revalee of Caledonia, Bertha Cobb of School­ craft; one step-brotha, Keith Mead of Hastings Funeral Services were held on Saturday July 1, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagna officiating. Interment wu in Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of your Choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. |KennethJ. Adami| HASTINGS - Kenneth J. Adami, 81, at. Hastings, passed away on Friday June 30,1995 • at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. 2 Mr. Adana wu bora on Novemba 25,1913 in Freeport, the son of Clay ft Minnie (Frost); Adams. He wu raised in the Freeport area and attended Freeport Schools. He moved to the Hastinp area in 1959 from the Battle Creek ate*. . He wu married to Bereiece Chapman on. March 26,1932 and she died on February 17,. 1984. He then married Pauline (Struble) Clem on March 11, 1988. He wu employed at Kellogg's in Battle , Creek for 29 yean, retiring in 1973. He wu a rarmba of the Loyal Order of the Moose 1628 where he wu a past Governor. Legion mem ba and Moose Fellow, memba of. Kellogg 25 Yea Club, retired memba Grain Millas 13. In addition to his first wife, he wu preceded in death by an infant son, William Clay Adams in 1933. Survivors include his wife, Pauline; son ft wife, Charies ft Nancy Adams of Hastings; daughta ft husband, Joanne ft Arthur Boyer of. Battle Qtek; daughta ft husband, Shirley ft Bob French of Laporte, Indiana; daughta, Laura (Adams) (KeUey) Diax of Battle Creek; daughter ft husband. Pnyifts ft Kenneth Ontitie of Chariooe; 20 grudchildrea; 22 great grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys Willsey of Bloomington, California and Helen Sowers of Sonoma, California. Funeral Services were held on Monday July 3, 1995 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Tom Chapman officiating. Burial wu in Hastings Township Cemetery.: Memorial contributions may be made toS! Moosehean-Children's Home. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local . Information...a subscription to The HASTINGS BANNER • Call 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 6, 1995 — Page 7 IVoodZand News... Linds to celebrate 50th anniversary Wm. Russell and Betty (Sisson) Lind of Woodland will be wed 50 years on July 14. An open house in their honor will be held from 1-4 p.m. on July 16 at Zion Lutheran Church, 6338 Velte Rd., Woodland. Hosted by their son David and Carolyn Lind of Clarksville. They have three grandchildren, Christina, Timothy, and Teresa Lind; and three stepgrandchildren Tom Miller. Suzanne Miller and Dan and Janae Wolcott. No gifts please. Burr-Olvera exchange vows On March 17. 1995, Roger Claypool united Nicole Marie Burr and Ed Olvera in a double ring ceremony at the home of the bride's parents. Bill and Pat Lake of Hastings. Ed is the son of Frank and Nina Olvera of rreoencK, Lnuanoma. Long time friends. Nicole Johnson and Brooke Adams of Hastings served as the brides attendants Jim Halliday of Ionia was the groom’s best man and Jody Niles of Grand Rapids served as groomsmen. Laurel Mattson of Lake Odessa and cousin of the bride was flowergirl. Denna Smith, cousin of the bride attended the guest book. Assisting the bride was Ken Kaiser of Lans­ ing and Lindy Knickerbocker of Vermontville. Immediately following the wedding a din­ ner reception was held at the Fireside Room at the Middle Villa Inn After a short honeymoon in Chicago, the bride and groom reside in Grand Rapids. A special thanks to Dave and Julie Smith, uncle and aunt of the bride, for the gift of fk>» •ers and all the extra effort to make Nikki and Eds day very special. Heath-Anderson to be wed Oct. 14 Announcement is made of the engagement of Donna L. Heath and Todd A. Anderson, both of Battle Creek. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Heath Jr. of Battle Creek and Ms. Carolyn Health of Dowling. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ander­ son of Battle Creek. The bride-elect is a 1992 graduate of Lakeview Hi git School and attended Kellogg Community College. Her fiance is a 1991 graduate of Lakeview High School and received his associate degree from Kellogg Community College. An Oct 14. 1995 wedding is planned. Legal Notice NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice it hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board ol Appeal* will conduct a public hearing for the following CASE NO. V-16-95 — Jamas Sockrider, (applicant). LOCATION Across from 11391 Pleasant Lake, off Pleasant lake Rd. in Sec. 8. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance lo erect a detached accessory building larger than 768 square feet. Hastings student on Saint Mary’s academic list Lori McKcough, a Saint Mary’s College freshman, has been named to the academic honors list for the spring 1995 semester. She is the daughter of Ed and Su^ McKcough of Hastings. Saint Mary ’s College, the nation's premier Catholic women's college, was founded 150 years ago by the Sisters of the Holy Cross. In 1994. Saint Mary’s was ranked number one in its category of Regional Liberal Arts Colleges by the U.S. News and World Report annual survey of American colleges and universities. In October. 1994, Saint Mary’s embarked on a $30 million campaign to increase its en­ dowment so that, as it enters the 21st century, the college can guarantee future generations of women the education and experiences that will prepare them to be the leaders of their time. Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 616­ 945-9554 to subscribe. CASE NO. V-17-95 — Kermit Denton, (applicant) LOCATION: At 4200 S. Clark Rd. (M-66) on the West side between the Village of Nashville and Bivens Rd. in Sec. 2. Maple Grove Twp. MEETING DATE: July 18.1995 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Low Building at 220 Wesi Court Street. Hostings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the '^portunity to be hoard at the above montionod time and place. Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals members the day of the hearing Persons in­ terested tn accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance applications ore available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to S p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at rhe meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at rhe meeting/hearing upon fen (10) days notice to the County ol Barry Individuals with disrbillties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the following Michoel Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 948 4891 Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (7/6) Ron Storey. CEO of Ionia County National Bank, spoke to the Woodland Lions Club and (heir guests about how the Ionia School District was able to build new school buildings and upgrade the existing ones dur­ ing the 1980s. The Woodland Lions had several other guests al their meeting last Tuesday evening, all of them involved with the Lakewood School District. The guests were John Fisher from Sunfield; Jerry Southgate. Assisting superintendent of Lakewood Schools; David Smith, Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce president; Dennis Smith. Lake wood School District board member; Ford McDown and Chuck Dickenson of Clarksville. Storey said school bonds and millage had been defeated six times in Ionia School District in 1986 despite the deplorable condi­ tion of the schools. At that time the president of the local industry. American Bumper', stated that he would remove his business from Michigan if the schools were not improved. A study committee of 150 citizens was organized and lours of the school were ar­ ranged so that all the voters could sec the con­ dition of the schools. Later, the committee was expanded to 300 people and called ’’The High Hopes” Committee. After receiving some state grants and pass ing the bond and miLage issues. Ionia had $26 million to spend on new and improved schools. Storey said there is no way of measuring what benefit these new schools have had for Ionia in attracting new families in higher in­ come brackets and new businesses whose employees wanted good schools for their families. The schools were completed in 1989. After several questions were asked and answered by Lions and guests, the Woodland Lions C lub voted to meet at the Woodland School for the next scheduled meeting, which will not include dinner. Each Lions Club member was asked to bring three other couples to tour the school and stay for refreshments. Anyone and everyone who is interested in seeing the actual condition of Lakewood Schools is welcome and invited to this school tour meeting. The tour will begin al 7 p.m. All of this is preparatory to the school bond and millage election planned for this fall. After the guests left, the Lions held a business meeting in which tickets to the an­ nual Lions Club scholarship s.'-ak dinner were handed out to members to sell. The dinner to finance the 1996 awards to Woodland area seniors at Lakewood High School will be held Saturday, July 15, in the Woodland Lions Den and the Maple Room of the Woodland Townehouse from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person or $15 per couple and only 200 will be sold. The dinner will include an eight ounce steak, a baked potato, tossed salad, a vegetable and watermelon. Plans were made to get an air conditioner in the Lions Den before the dinner as it was very hot in the building last year. Two 50-50 cash drawings wili be Iseld dur­ ing the dinner. Plans for the annual Labor Day Weekend chicken barbecue in Woodland’s Herald Classic Memorial Park are being finalized. This dinner is always on the Saturday before Labor Day. The club plans to hold a huge raffle in Oc­ tober and has a few thousand raffle tickets to sell. The prize will be a four-day. three-night stay at MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. The package will not include meals or gambling money, just airline tickets and lodging at the hotel. They are being sold for $2 each or three for $5 by Woodland Lions. Proceeds from this special raffle will go to improvemenu on the Lions Den. including the new roof that has already been installed. The building is always available foe families, groups or clubs to hold non-alcholic meetings, reunions, parties and small recep­ tions. Arrangements to rent the building can be made by calling Bob Crockford or George Schaibly. Next Sunday, a special recognition of per­ sons who have been members of Lakewood United Methodist Church, or rather of the two EUB churches that merged and later became a United Methodist Church through a merger of the denominations, will be held during the morning service. Jim Steed will present the message on this special Sunday. The service will be followed by a dinner to honor these people Victor Eckardt is the longest-time member of the church with 78 years. His younger brother. Fred, comes next in membership years with 70. Several members have memberships longer than 60 years, some started with the Woodland Evangelical United Brethren, which is the old church where Lakewood United Methodist stands, and some started with the old Lake Odessa Evangelical United Brethren, which was on Fourth Avenue. The high school students and some college students from Lakewood United Methodist Church spent last week at Confrontation Point in the Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Tenn The 16 high school and college students and five adulu expected 18 handicapped children, and each student had learned American sign language to communicate with their assigned handicapped child if it was necessary. However, 27 children came to the park, and nine of the Lakewood youths each had to take two child campers under their supervision. The children had various handicaps, but most had hearing problems and required the use of the sign language. This special program lasted one week, but while the Lakewood youths were in Ten­ nessee. they found time to explore a cave where I have heard that one of them got into such a tight place that he lost his pants, and to go white waler rafting. They got home sometime later Saturday night, but ail came to church on Sunday and Dale Hicks and Tabitha Waite gave a report to the congregation about the week of mission work. The Lakewood youths who went were Dale Hicks, Tabitha Waite. Adam Smith. Drew Coppess, Brian Geiger. Jenna Slate. Carrie Randall, Mike Ritz, Charity Black. Abby and Maggie Dingerson. Shelley Hilton. Jill Slater. MacKenzie Pearson. Jamie Waklcy and Beth Sirazisar. Micha and Sara Smith Steed, who were married a few weeks ago. took their own car so they could do some other sight-seeing on the trip. Other adults on the trip were Julie Dinger­ son. Perry Stnmback and Jeri Wakley. At the Woodland Township board meeting last week, Doug Hoort resigned from the fire department The fire department chief. Tom Clark, reported they had made six runs in the past month since the last board meeting. Two were assisting other fire departments and two were false alarms. Clark also reported that one auxiliary member had lost interest and quit leaving 20 full-time firemen and three auxiliary members. LEGAL NOTICES: JlecltH and Juma /luoA. - PUaUCAilONMOTICC Docoasoc Estate Fite No. 95-21649-SE Estate of ADOLPH DOUSE. JR.. DECEASED. Social Security No. 366-03 2305 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your inferett in rha estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOna: On August 3. >995 ot 9:30 a m., in the probate courtroom. Hatting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a bearing will be held on the petition of Kermit C. Douse re­ questing that Kermit C. Dou*e be appointed per *or.a! representative ol the e*tate of Adolph Douse. Jr. who lived at 1018 Stood Street. Nashville. Michigan and who died Moy 18. 1995: ond requesting ol»o that the will of the docaosad do'ed June 20. 19B8 be admitted lo p.obote. It also is requested that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled person* appearing of record. June 28. 1995 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA 607 North Broadway Hostings. Mi 49058 (616) 945-3495 KERMIT C. DOUSE By: Richard J. Hudson Address of P R. 115 Kipling Blvd. Lansing. Mi 48912 (7/6) Fite No. 95-21668-SE ESTATE OF GLADYS N. PORTER. Deceased. Social Security No. 369-01-3212. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estale may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On August 3. 1995. at 940 O.m.. inf the Probate Courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Show. Judge of Pro­ bate. a hearing will be hold on the petition of Harry G. Porter requesting that he bo appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of GLADYS N. PORTER who lived at 11001 Gun Laho Road. Middleville. Michigan 49333, ond who died on August 30. 1993; requesting that their heirs ot low of the decedent be determined. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claim* against the estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal reposentailve or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal roprosontotive wHhin four month* of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assigned to entitled person* ap^oring of record. Juno 23. 1995 Michael J. McPhillips (P33715) DIMMERS McmilUPS B DOHERTY 221 South Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Harry G. Porter Box 105 County Road 510 Negaunee. Ml 49666 (7Z6) —IRVING TOWNSHIP­ BOARD MEETING The July Township Board meeting will be Wednesday, July 5, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. instead of July 12th. Emily Harrison Clerk KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING Thanks to MDA research, for more than a million Americans affected by neuromuscular diseases, the future looks brighter than ever Payroll Clerk Full-time position with minimum five years background In accounting with computer knowledge, payroll experience and communication skills. Send resume' to: VIATEC P.O. Box 340 Hastings, Ml 49058 1-800-572-1717 NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS We would like to thank all of our friends and customers for dinning with us over the past nine years. It has been a pleasure serving you. As we retire from the Mexican Connexion, we look back fondly at all of the friends we have made in Hastings. We encourage you to continue enjoying the same fine Mexican food and service that you have come to expect at the Mexican Connexion The library report included the fact that the organization meeting of the proposed Friends of the Library meeting had been moved from June 28 to July 12. If there are loo many peo­ ple to meet comfortably in the library, the meeting will be moved to the board meeting room at the fire station. Nancy Stowell requested the use of the front part of the parking lot for a three-on-three basketball tournament on the Saturday of Woodland Homecoming. Labor Day weekend. Betty Begerow reported for the Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance that they had made 24 runs in the last two weeks and all were patient transports. They also did some stand-by runs to be on hand to assist the fire department if needed. She reported they tud used three firemen to assist with a body removal. This week Begerow reported to me that since the board meeting, the ambulance organization had a float in the Lake Odessa Parade and won third prize in their category. This week they will be covering motorcycle racing at the 1-96 Speedway with the ETT am­ bulance from Ionia. They had also made two runs to assist the fire department last week, one to a house and one to a barn. On June 27 they had transported two per­ sons injured in an auto accident at Brown and Woodland Roads. One car involved in that ac­ cident was from out of the area and apparently did not expect a stop sign at Woodland Road. Mr. and Mn. Ronald Walker from Fort Myers, Fla., were guests at the Schaibly farm from Thursday until Sunday last week. George had become acquainted with them while be was in Florida last winter. The Walkers have a farm in Minnesota and were going to Midland When they left here, then onto their Minnesota home. From there they planned to go to Montana. Earn ‘500 upon successful completion of a two week training course and stale certification Excellent employment opportuni ties for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire We otter hcahh insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of *6 55 per hour Classes start JULY 10th and end JULY 21st The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00 a.m until 4:30 p m and the last 4 days of class wl0 be from 6:15 a m to 3:00 pm If you arc interested in taking this class, ptease coma to Thomappte Manor between 8 00 a m and 4:30 p.m Monday through Friday to fill out an application before JULY 8th Appicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the clast No phone caih please E.O.E. Reserve your booth today for the: 2nd ANNUAL MAPLE VALLEY | COMMUNITY EDUCATION 1995 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show Date: Saturday. October 28, 1995 Time: 10:00 A.M. lo 4:30 P.M. Location: Cafeteria and Adjoining Halls Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville. Michigan 49096 Thornapple Manor Phone: 517-627-3037 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 EOE Booth Sizes & Rates: 8’x4’ - $25 • 8’xl0’ - $30 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 6, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE OF MOIfTQAGE FORECLOSURE Default having been mode in the condition* of a root estate mortgage mode by RALPH OWEN KELLER JR and PRISCILLA C KELLER hutbond ond wile of 6502 Thchor Rood. Laho Odessa Michigan 48849 and ROND CORPORATION, a corporation orgomiod and existing under tho low* of the State of Michigan, who** address is 2007 Eastern. S.E. Grand Rapid* Michigan 49507 dated May 27 1992 ond recorded on June 3. 1992 in liber 545. Pogo 662 of the Barry County Rogitler of Deed*, and upon vhkh there it now claimed to be due lor prmc>pol and interest tho sum ol Twenty-Five Thousand One Hundred Two Dollar* and Ono Cent (525 102 01) and no suit or proceeding* ot low hav­ ing been instituted to recover the »oid debt or any part thereof NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue ol the power o< sole contained in the mortgoge and the statute m »uch cose mode ond provided, on July 27 1995 ot 2 00 p.m. the undersigned will soli ot th* East door of the County Circuit Court Building in the City ol Hatting* County ol Barry. State ol Michigan that being the place ol holding the Cir­ cuit Court lor the County ol Barry at public vendue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amount* due ond unponl upon acid Mortgage together with the legal lee* and charge* ol the safe including attorney » lee* allowed by law. the premise* m sod mortgoge which or* described as THE WEST 350 FEET OF THE NORTH 374 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12. TOWN 4. NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST Th* redemption period shall bo six (6) month* from the dote ol such sol*, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCI §600 3241 (a) in which cos* the redemption period shall be thirty (M) days from the dot* of such sal* Dosed Jun. 20 1995 Bond Corporation 2007 Eossrvn. S.E. Grand Ray .ds Ml 49507 DrohWby. William M Axhoul (P40071) Attorney tor Mortgage 161 Ottawa. N.W.. St* 11 IA Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 State of Michigan fa the Dtetrict Court for the County ol Barry NOTICE OF SALE File No 94SC 025I SC HON GARY R HOLMAN DYNAMIC REAL ESTATE. Piomliff KAREN S BRETHAUER Def endont DAVIS H TRIPP (P29290) 206 South Broodway Hosting*. Michigan 49058 Phone (616) 945 9565 Attorney lor Plaintiff In pursuance ond by virtue ol a Judgment ol the District Court in the County of Barry State ol Michigan mode ond entered on September 6. 1994 m a certain cause therein pending wherein Dynamk Real Estate was Plaintiff ond Koren S Bt ethover wo* Defendant notice is hereby given that I shall sell ot public sale lo the highest bidder ol the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City ol Hostings. County ol Barry, on August 7, 1995. at I 00 p m.. the following described proper­ ty. oil that certain piece or parcel ol land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described a* follow* A PARCEL OF LAUD LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 4 OF SECTION 32 TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST SIDE OF ENGLAND ROAD WHICH LIES SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 547.39 FEET. NORTH 8 DEGREES 55 MINUTES EAST 100 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32 THENCE NORTH 8 DEGREES 55 MINUTES EA5T 75 FEET THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 100 84 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 54 MINUTES EAST 74.22 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES WEST 113.9$ FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER LOT 7 OF SUPERVISOR S PLAT Of ENGLAND POINT. AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF Subject to oil condition*, restriction* and easement* ol record Dote: June 19. 1995 Dor Lei Deputy Sheriff Drafted by David H. Tripp (P29290) Hasting*. Ml 49056 24ntof*ole (7/27) State of MIcMcmi Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate LOW IVO. BUTTERWORTH HOSPITAL Plomtih LAWRENCE D DREWYOR and PAULINE DREWYOR. NOTICE it given that, by virtue of a writ of ex­ ecution issued out of the 56-1 District Court for Barry County in favor of Butterworth Hospital against th* good* ond chattels land* and tenement* of Lawrence D. Drewyor and Pouim* Drewyor. in the county directed and delivered to me. I did. on September 20. 1994. levy on and take all the right, title and Interest ol Lawrence D Drewyor and Pauline Drewyor in ond to the follow Ing described lands Commencing SW corner of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 17. T2N R10W thence E 50 rod* from place of beginning: thence N 26 rod*: thence E 10 rod* the-.ee S 26 rod*, more or less to centerline of highway known a* Keller Road, thence W along 10 rod* to place of beginning all of which or any port thereof of sufheient value to satisfy the amount owned I shall expose lor public sole to the highest bidder at the front door of the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hosting*. Michigan, that being where the Circuit Court is held in the County where the real estate is situated, on Thursday. Aug. 17. 1995. ot 10:00 o.m The balance owed is $7.467.91. plus tho cost* of Stod^June 28. 1995 DORNBOS AND HOEKSEMA By Douglas Doombo* Attorney for PlointrH 2932 East Pori* Ave.. S.E. Grand Rapid*. MJ 49512-1924 (616)957-4950 (8/10) LOW no T«-VT«I II TO EDWARD OCHOA IN THE MATTER OF Christopher Lawrence Ochoa Minor DOB: 01-04-79 A petition ha* been filed in the above matter A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on 06 21 95 al 2 00 p.m in BARRY COUNTY PROBATE COURT JUVENILE DIVISION 220 W Court l».. Sto 302. Hasting*. Ml IT tS THEREFORE ORDERED that EDWARD OCHOA personally appear before the court at the time ond place stated above 06 X 95 RICHARD H SHAW. Judge ol Probote (7/6) File No 94-21535 IE Estote ol Jock Wolloce. Deceased Social Securi ty No 383 22 8549 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or of lotted by the following The decedent, who** lost known address was 9127 Woll Lake Rood. Delton MJ 49046 died 10 '24 94 An instrument dated 12 15 92 has been admitted a* tho will of the deceased Creditor* of the deceased ore notified that all claim* against th* estate will be forever borred unless pre»ented to the independent personal representative. Cyn­ thia Lynn Gibson. Rt. I. Box 98. Cornersville. TN 47047. or to both the independent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to H. Soroh M Chandler (P44453) 116 1/2 South Cochron Av*. Charlotte. Ml 48813 (917)543-4990 P/6) State of Michigan Sth Judicial Circuit Barty County PUBLICATION ANO NOTICE OF FWKNO OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Mich.gon low the chief circuit judge an nuolly reviews the performance record of the Friend ol the Court Tho review will bo conducted on or about August 1. 1995 This review is limited by low to the following criteria whether th* Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of tho court relative to a statutory duty, whether the purposes of the Friend of the Court Act are being met. ond whether tho duties of the Friend of tho Court ore being carried out in a man­ ner that reflects the needs of the community Members of tho public may submit written com­ ments to the chief judge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name and address to Hon James H Fisher 220 West Stat* Street. Hostings. Ml 49058 (7/6) Homemade Pizza "The Best In Town" Every day after 4 p.m. • 623-2994 Open 7 Days al 6 am. Daily Hl 10; Fri. & Sai Hl 11 M-43 in DOWNTOWN CLOVERDALE PUBLIC NOTICE SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY It is illegal to place garage sale, political, real estate or other like signs In the City of Hastings right of ways, utility poles of on street signs under Ordinance #206, Section 3.80(g). Please help us keep our community safe and attractive by not placing signs in these areas. Offenders will be ticketed. Sharon Vickery Hastings City Clerk For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Name problem Dear Ann Landers: I'd like to know why so many divorced women insist on keeping their ex-husband's last names. Why don't they cut loose and find their own identity? I married a wonderful, intelligent, caring, gorgeous man who is great fun. He happens to have been married before. He is well-known in our town, and it bothers me when people mention his ex-wife. It also bothers me when his ex writes notes to my husband regarding their children. The most annoying thing of all is that she is still using his last name Isn’t she aware that these are the '90s'’ Why doesn't she use her maiden name? If I got a divorce, the first thing I would do is change my last name What possible reason docs this woman have for hanging onto my husband's name? What ts this woman's problem? — An­ noyed in New England Dear New England What is YOUR pro­ blem? Why are you so excited about the fact that your husband’s former wife is still using his name? When children are involved, it is always best for them if their parents, though divorc­ ed. have the same name. And it may be that the first “Mrs. Hossenfeffer" has established an identity that she values ind doesn't wish to lose. That is her right. My advice to you is: Get over it, lady. Get PSA test Dear Ann landers: I want to thank you for your column saying PSA tests to detect pro­ state cancer are crucial. I hope you repeat this message often. Wives, if your husband is not a regular reader of Ann's column, please cut this one out and show it to him. My husband went for a regular exam at his doctor's office. He had a PSA blood test, which showed a slightly elevated reading. His doctor recommended he return in six months for another test Several weeks later, he read your column encouraging men to get tested and decided to go in sooner for his follow-up visit. Hts PSA test results had dramatically risen He was immevxtely referred to a urologist who did an ultrasound and bone scan. Cancer showed up in these tests. My husband is now recovering from pro­ state surgery. His prognosis looks very good since the malignancy was confined to the pro­ stale. If he had waited any longer, there’s no telling what the future might have been. So. thank you. Ann Landers, for that extra nudge. It may have saved my husband’s life. I hope you continue educating your readers through your column for many years to come. — Grateful in Baton Rouge. Dear Baton Rouge: Your letter was a daybrightener. I hope it will encourage other wives to insist that their husbands get a PSA test regularly. It’s painless and takes only a few minutes. Thanks for kiting me know I helped. Name advice Dear Ann Landers: 1 am sick and tired of people making lame excuses for not being abk to remember names I’m fed up hearing "I never forget a face.” Make it a point to get the name when you are introduced. Use the name three limes in your initial conversation, and you won’t forget it. And don't assume that Charles goes by Charlie or Kimberly likes to be called Kim. Use the name you heard in the introduction. If William introduces himself as ‘'William," don’t call him "Bill.” — R.P. in Texas. Dear R.P.: You've crammed a lot of good advice in those few lines. Thanks for pinch hitting for me today Incest not best Dear Ann Landers: Recently, my brother. "Harry." confided that he and our half sister. "Cora." have been having an incestuous rela­ tionship for the past several years Though they now live in different cities, they manage lo stay close with daily telephone calk and frequent visits. Harry and Cora are bixh married, and their children are grown. Although Harry is now separated from his wife, he told me he doesn’t want to end his marriage legally until Cora leaves her husband and comes to live with him. They figure the rest of the family and all their friends will assume they are simply shar­ ing a house like any other brother and sister I have told Harry I thoroughly disapprove of Discover the advantage having all your major insur­ ance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast. fair, friendly service. Call a farmers Agent for auto. Me. fire, commercial, boat insurance. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent GARY BEGG AGENCY Auto. Hom. Lrt,. ComowciX ia S Mc»w. Ml .905? Be*he**' 945-4454 Fax: >46-9914 GIRL, Akxis Nikole. bom at Pennock Hospital on June 2 at 7:35 p.m. to Brenda Morgan. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 4 ozs and 21 inches long. GIRL, Breanna Michelk. bom at Pennock Hospital on June 21 to Lisa and Arthur Frank 111. Plainwell, weighing 6 lbs , 2 ozs. and 19 inches long BOY. Joshua David, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 22 at 6:57 p.m. to Hal and Came Stevens Sr.. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 7M ozs and 18 inches long GIRL. Michaela Elizabeth, bom on June 23 at 9:42 a m. to Laurie Madison and Mike Green. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs., 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. TWINS - Kimber and Mike Mayhalc are pro­ ud to announce the arrival of their twin boys. Cody Adam and Brock Michael were bom on June 19 at Butterworth Hospital of this weird affair and view their behavior as sick. These two give no visible hint of sexual intimacy and behave like normal brothers and sisters would. Had Harry not told me about their true relationship, I would never have guessed it in a hundred years. In my view, they are irresponsible and im­ moral. Moreover, they seem oblivious to the destruction they may cause if they are ever found out I have been sworn lo secrecy and would never breathe a word lo anyone since it would cause nothing but heartache Do you have any words of wisdom on how to carry this burden? - Stiff Upper Lip in Florida. Dear Stiff: Has it occurred to you that Harry confided in you because he has a secret wish to be caught? My advice ts to keep your lip zippered and let Harry know you don't wish to hear any more about this creepy relationship Insurance crucial Dear Ann Landers: My 19-year-old step­ son. "Chris.” has a good job with benefits, owns his own car. lives in an apartment with a roommate and is taking some college classes. I am worried sick because he has no car in­ surance and docs not plan to get any for quite some lime because "it ts too expensive — about $100 a month." which he can't afford I have considered helping him pay his in­ surance but am not eager to do so because his 16-year-old brother will expect the same* when he gets a car and it could become pretty* costly. Meanwhile. Chris commutes about 40 miles • to work daily, goes out a lot with his friends• and has already gotten a $270 speeding ticket. • He says he doesn’t know where his moneyj goes, but I know he is a big spender 0.1 luxury' items and thinks frozen crab is everyday food*" I have told Chris it's very important that he get car insurance, but he doesn't seem to have gotten the message. Do you have any advice for me1 — Liablity-Conscious Mom in California. Dear Mom Car insurance is mandatory in California If Chris is involved in an accident and las no insurance, hts license will be automatically suspended for a minimum of six months He will then need to provide proof of coverage in order to get his license back. Spell this out to Chris one last time, and suggest that he give up the frozen crab and other luxury items and buy car insurance. If he doesn't do it, don't bail him out. It's time Chns learned a few lessons the hard way. Gem of the Day (Credit !>ouks "Sntchmo" Armstrong): "Don’t let your mouth say nothin* your head don't understand” WTuj/ j the truth about pot. cocaine. LSD. PCP. crack, speed and downers? "The Lowdown on Dope' ’ has up-to-the-minute in­ formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for J3. 75 (this includes postage and handling! to: Lowdown. c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. 111.60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1995 Creators SyMkate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS Bill Riggs, village president (left) and Terry Geiger, 87th District State h Representative, at the dedication of the pavilion in the background and the beach project, relax in the shade after the informal ceremony. Terry is • wearing his new cap bearing the village logo. -Another dinner, served by Lakewood Christian School supporters, will be held on Friday. July 7. at Fellowship Hall Lake Odersa Chamber of Commerce meets Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the Addison's North Inn. The free blood pressure clinic will be held Tuesday at 11 a m. at Lake Manor Another of High’s barbecued chicken din­ ners will be served on Friday next week. July 14. at Fellowship Hall. This will be the 40th barbecue The dinners have been served on Saturdays in August, with lights strung to pro­ vide light enough for the patrons, and piped musk with lots of toting and tugging for men to set up' tables and chairs on the lawn. The month has changed, as has the night for serv­ ing. as well as the location. For the past several years, the dinner has been served in­ doors. The number of take-out meals increas­ ed enough that most years more meals are sent out than are eaten on the premises. Kim Deardorff is chairwoman of this annual event, ever since the sponsoring Akthian group found its strength and energy waning. Now some of the original group help with the serving to retain the familiar name. Tkkets arc available at Walker's Pharmacy, the church office and from Akthian members and friends. The price is lower for advance sales An in the Park is now history. No. 21 for the record book The weather was ideal The crowd liad its usual high volume number The crafts were clever, with new items this year. One unusual exhibit was a booth selling mat­ ted. framed pictures in sets of three photo prints in each frame, all with an Amish theme. One had quilts, including a lady hanging quilts on a clothesline. Another had a schoolroom theme Several had transportation pictures. The photography was excellent and the mat­ ting and framing was very professional. Lots of peopk were seen toting decorative items for their gardens, such as "Weed Patch." "Garden of Weeden." "Gardening Angel." etc An usual, the bratwurst sandwiches were gone before two o’clock, so the hardworking chairmen had time after the cleanup to see a few of the sights. The entertainment on sage was a delight to hear as well as to watch. One casualty was a clog dancer who fainted whik performing. A fellow dancer saw her crumpl­ ing Snd caught her in time to ease her to the floor so she did not suffer injury Ambulance people were in the immediate area Swifty's PLACE had scores of children climbing all over. The Congregational church served lunch and sold all their sandwiches. They had a good crowd for their food items. Ron and Lisa VanderLinden of Vernon Hills. III., and children Chelsea and Reed spent the July Fourth weekend with her Eckstrom parents and attended church, the fair, and An in the Park. Betty and LaRue McMillen hosted family members for Saturday supper and some over­ night. Their guests were their daughters Lor­ raine and Manan and families, along with friends, the Simones from Mason Tom and Manan Weinberg came from Buchanan, along with Tom Jr. and family Some former residents seen at the park Saturday included Karen King of Grand Rapids. Diane Bates and family of Richland. Jim and Laurie King and girts from Big Rapids. Jennifer Trembath of Evart and Grand Rapids, the UPS driver. John Austin',* and wife who practically lived in Lake Odessa on his route years ago. and the Rev. Marvin Zimmerman. *• News does travel around the globe. A letter from England last week had the wish that the Lake Odessa resident was safe from the Michigan Militia. One would wonder what sort of press was given to the Oklahoma bom= bing of the Federal Building in foreign papers: On Sunday, July 9. Don and Soele Potocld will speak al the First Congregational Church on their mission experience in Africa. At the time of the coffee fellowship following the worship service, they will show slides. The first service is at 9:30 a.m. There will be a joint meeting of the Order of Eastern Star and the F. A A.M. lodge at 1 potluck supper Tuesday, July 11, 81 Lakewood United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. The Women’s Fellowship of the CongregTikmuI Church is having a summer recess until September. Joe and Yvetta Coates have moved back to Lake Odessa after several months in her hometown of Corydon, Ind. Joe is enrolled ill classes at LCC. They have an apartment on Fifth Avenue. During their years here earlier, he worked for Yonkers Construction and she was employed at Walker Pharmacy. Gordon Gariock and mother attended the morning service at the Congregational Church in Canon City to hear the sermon brought Mn. Forrest (Gretxa) Burchfield of PlainweD. She is s certified lay speaker in the United Methodist Church. It had been her longtime dream to preach a sermon at the church ft which she grew up. At noon the church women hosted a potluck dinner to give oppor­ tunity for her hometown friends to meet and greet her. She regaled the diners with stories from her childhood years. She dresses with styk and plays golf regularly. The previous week, she had been thrilled with having many family and friends gather to observe her 94th birthday! She noted that most of the peopk she met were children or grandchilren of her long ago friends. She related that the Rev. Emerson Minor (known to many Lake Odessa people) had given the meal time prayer st her birthday dinner.) •’ On Sunday morning the Sebewa Baptist Church held a patriotic worship, service at the village park. They brought choral music, ipstrumental numbers, men’s singing, and *8 message incorporating much American history by Pastor Richard Cross. There was fine attendance in a beautiful setting. Sheriff Terry Jungel. Prosecutor Ray V-jet and Com­ missioner Ralph Thelen. Lakewood Christian School supporters have managed the food concession at the Lake Odessa Fair this year. The building has a well equipped kitchen and overhead shelter for the picnic tables for patrons. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 6. 1995 — Page 9 Time to Time... Yankee Spring, July 4th, 1846 byJoyce F. Weinbreeht Unde Sam is the symbol of the United States Government. Nearly a century and a half has passed since a' Fourth of a July celebration was held in Yankee Spnnp The years have slid away since the stirring times of 1775 when the batiks of Lexington and Concord were fought by the Minutemen. foOowcd two months later in June by the Bat* tie of Bunker Hill, overlooking Boston Harbor and the calling of General George Washington to take command of the v; lunteer army of the coionies. or those who were then in open rebellion for freedom from foreign rule. Many fine peopk had come to the wilderness of Michigan from eastern states: Massachusetts, where the first engagements were tnughf. Vermont, where Ethan Alien s boy look old Fort Ticonderoga in the name of "Jehovah" and the Continental Congress; New York, whose assembly had declared that an attack against one colony is the same as an attack against all. and moved that a meeting be held in Philadelphia to take measures for the common defense. These stirring events had all happened some three generations previous to 1846. but the taks were told around fireplaces and in the taverns of Michigan from one year’s beginn­ ings to the watching out of the old year by patriots and their sons and daughters. Not a few of the old. bearded Minutemen were sprinkled among the immigrants who came in­ to Michigan in tne days of which we here relate Yankee Bill Lewis conceived the idea of a big celebration for the 70th anniversary of these times, a sort of patriotic Fourth of July, coming together of all young and old for a regular 3*d-fashioned pioneer celebration and patriotic meeting. As a result, the Village of Yankee Springs, a thriving, growing and upcoming community of which William Calvin Lewis was the main spoke in the wheel, declared for a big celebra­ tion. From reports handed down, it outdid anything held in any pioneer community of its sire in the state Yankee Bill had just turned down the Rathbone family’s offer to exchange with him "even up" their tavern and business in Grand Rapids (called Pocatink by local Indians) for hts mansion house in Yankee Springs. The Rathbones were even willing to let him retain all his other lands in Yankee Springs, amoun­ ting to nearly a section, if he would trade. Yankee Bill pleasantly and firmly refused their generous offer to exchange businesses and sites. Today, hardly anyone can find Yankee Bill’s place of business, which is overgrown with weeds, while the Rathbone property in Grand Rapids is none other than the southwest comer of Monroe and Ionia streets. For­ tunately. Yankee Bill couldn’t foresee this, and he never lived long enough to suspect the prstmtixl loss. In 1846. Yankee Springs bode fair to become one of the large cities of the state. It was the night stopover and lodging for four stages each day. plus ocher travelers who came by horseback and wagon train. It was no uncommon thing for as many as 100 guests to be put up for a night's lodging al this mansion bouse. The street extending a quarter of a mile nor­ thward from the mansion house was bordered by many log and frame dwellings. The peopk living along this street helped out at the Lewis family's tavern. Many helpers and teamsters stayed at the mansion house, assisting in the work around the bams, helping guests arrive aad depart, harnessing stage teams and doing the many chores around the place One job. always a must and a priority, was keeping a great stack of furnace wood piled for the fireplace, to stoke the great fires for the cooking and roasting ovens on each side and a link above the fireplace, as well as the hot bed of coals always on the hearth. Great iron kettles swung over the hex coals on iron cranes, operated by experienced hands who either pushed them further over the blazing fires or drew the kettles back to just keep warm until the contents were served to the guests It is said that the federal government sent up the treaty money payments to the Indians in Western Michigan. The Indians wanted hard money, taking no stock whatever in paper currency which they saw written on with in­ scriptions they could not read, and bearing likenesses of peopk unknown to them. Hard money would jingk; to hear it was music to their ears; they would accept no other. Silver half dollars were required in treaty payments To humor them, the Great Chief down in Washington, twice each year sent them two large, heavy kegs bound with iron hoops and filled to the brim with their favorite kind of money and guarded by two U.S. soldiers, who rode along on the stage. When the contingent would arrive at Yankee Bill's tavern for the night, the heavy kegs wouid be taken into the tavern and set down on the floor in the tap room. The two soldiers would stack their arms in sonic con­ venient comer, go in and eat heartily, partake of any refeshments they liked at the tavern bar, and when they got drowsy or woozy as the case may be. they would lie down in a cor­ ner and go to sleep. Several thousand dollars would wait patkntly on the floor with no doors locked. Should Chkf Noonday or his followers hap­ pen along the trail and should evening come whik they were in the vicinity, they con­ sidered Yankee Bill their friend, who would give them ham bones and venison shanks to eat The Indians would wash dow n their meal with cool draughts from the springs outside, then wrap their skins and blankets around themselves and lie down alongside the sleep­ ing soldiers. At first dawn, silently and like wraiths, they wouid be gone. It was in such a setting that the big celebra­ tion was held. Long before sunup that day. one could hear the pioneer families for miles around getting the oxen hitched to the ox carts and the teams hitched to the Conestoga wagons, in which many had traveled over the wilderness trails from Massachusetts and New York State. All had the idea of winding over the zig zag roads to attend the big doings, which genial Yankee Bill was sponsoring for their benefit. Occasions like this only happen­ ed once in a lifetime and a matter of 70 years was a long time to wait. Young and old came from far and near. Hastings and Middkvilk. places of not much fame when compared to Yankee Spr­ ings. furnished their qu<xa Celebrants came from Duncan Lake. Orangeville and Prairieville. They came from Canipau Lake, Grand Rapids. Scales Prairie. Ada. Richland and other places from distances away. By mid-morning, the mansion house yards were full of vehicles and ngs of every description Happy, pleasure bent families swarmed about on both sides of the roads north and south of the mansion house until the shady glens and the woods were literally filled for many rods up and down the road from the taveri The unloading of picnic baskets and the selection of suitable places for eating, by families or in groups, took some time, as did the exchange of greetings and felicitations of friendliness and good will. Early arrivals got as close to the tavern as possible, and the later arrivals took places quite some distance up the roads. One participant at this gala affair reported there were as many as one thousand all told, at this gathering Wc believe it a record atten­ dance for over a hundred years ago. At least wc will concede that it was the greatest patriotic meeting ever lo be held in Yankee Springs. A flag was flown from a tamarack pole, fresh peeled and readied. Il may have been the large flag brought from Massachusetts by A. E. Bull of Bull’s Prairie Settlement (east of Ir­ ving) especially loaned for this great occa­ sion. Numbers of other flags were also flown. The 26 stars in the American flag of 1846 represented twice the original colonies in number, and around five times their original size in territorial growth and expansion. It was a clear, bright day. not a drop of rain falling nor a cloud to mar the perfection. For the great patriotic celebration, a platform was put up across the road from the mansion house and the speakers' stand was draped with Old Glory. Following the forenoon visitations and the big out-of-doors picnic dinner, if wc had cir­ culated among the great throng, and knew them, we would have found the Williams boys and girls, who were meeting old friends and renewing old ties and having a good time in general. Three of the Williams girls were there, all dressed in white with wildflowers in their light brown hair, and a lilt and light step in their walk — Lavina, Mary and Laura. The Watson sisters. Ellen and Kate, also were there, likewise dressed in white, but their hair a shade or two darker than that of the Williams girts. The Watson girts were just a little taller and thinner in outline, as much as could be seen from looking over the wide hoop skirts that loomed large from the waists downward. There was a special reason for the five girls being dressed up as they were, all in white dresses, flowers in their hair, and tripping around in hoop skirts. With 21 other girts, in­ cluding the Lewis girts. Mary, Phoebe and Harriet. 26 in all. they represented the states of the Union, riding in the grand pageant at the opening of the afternoon celebration. The crowd gathered in the road, on the fences, on log house tops for a better view. Beyond the brow of the hill to the south, the pageant was forming. Two ox carts were join­ ed together, one behind the other, and on this, a large pl ntform was builL The conveyance was covered with bunting and the 26 young ladies were seated on chair* upon lhe platform in tiered formation, all carrying new flags in their hands and sitting statuesquely. At the rear, at a high ekvation, stood a tall man in striped trousers, white bodkin, stovepipe hat and long chin whiskers, none other than Uncle Sam himself. (The use of Uncle Sam began during the War of 1812 when shipments of war goods were labeled "U.S." The first cartoon of "Unck Sam," which wasn't too different from the way he is pictured today (1995) was published on March 13, 1852.) Twenty-six teams of well broken oxen were hitched ahead of this grand platform and drivers dressed in homespun clothes and boots, carrying ox gads, walked by their sides. The shouting and hand clapping at this great patriotic display was terrific, and it con­ tinued for a long spell. The spectacle passed lhe judge's stand and speakers' platform, on the road to the north. 1» followed the same general direction as pioneers themselves, as they had come in lo the new country to make their homes. The Galeses, the Calvin Hills, the Lewises, all had girls riding on lhe pageant display, and every family represented felt itself honored. The dispensers of food for mental growth also were there on the speakers' platform. A pioneer preacher asked God’s blessing for all, lhe inspirations of divine guidance for the young country in the times ahead, and a faith in lhe integrity of the pioneers and their families in lime of hardship, banding together for the common weal. He kft them with a prayer in their hearts that day. Genial Yankee Bill Lewis, just elected to the Slate Legislature, introduced Squire Hill, who gave the people a good neighhorlv supplv of sound counsel from his ample store of widsdom Songs were sung, recitations given, and then A. E. Bull, the scholar and lawyer from Bull's Prairie settlement, gave an address There were races and matches of various kinds, lifting exhibitions and other displays of strength by the young men. Some, out of sheer eagerness to attract attention, indulged in the old game of "rassling." which was no sport for a softy or one not willing to get his body mulled and bruised a bit. Usually, the rassling was a cockeyed, grunting, mauling, clawing exhibition and it ended where one or both of the contestants were put out of action. The Fourth of July 1846 in Yankee Springs was a long remembered day among our early pioneer relatives, and the events were recalled over and over again by those who were favored to have been there. Sources: Forward Memories of the Past. Ray E. Watson; Hastings Banner Archives. LEGAL NOTICE COMMON COUNCIL Jun. 12. 1995 Common Council mat in regular session in th. City Hall, Council Chamber*. Hastings Michigan, on Monday. June 12. 1995 ol 7 30 p.m Mayor Gray presiding. I. Present at roll call were members: Hawkins. Ketchum. Josperse. Moy. White. Bleom. Brower Gray 2 Moved by Brower, supported by White that the excuse ot Councilman Campbell be approved. Yeas: Ail. Absent: One. Carried. 3. Pledge to flag. 4. Moved by Hawkins, supported by White that the special minutes of Moy 8. ond regular meeting of Moy 8. 1995 be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 3. rxsec nssrxn nera on uownwwn special AmmmbmI District oa Partdag. Moy o r Gray stated that assessments were the some as in prior years of $16,500. No discussion from council or no pubbe comment. Public Hearing closed. Moved by Brower, supported by Josperse that the assessment roll be confirmed for the Downtown Special Assessment Parking District in the amount of $16,500. Yeas: Seven. Nays: One. (Hawkins). Absent: One. Carried. 6. Moved by Josperse. supported by Brower that the assessment roll be received and placed on file. Yeas: Seven. Noys: One. (Hawkins). Absent: One. Carried. 7. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Moy that the June 1. request from the March of Dimes to hold Wolk America on September 16. 1995 be approved under the police chief. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 8. Moved by Brower, supported by Hawkins that the request of the First Presbyterian Church of 5 26/95 to close W. Center 6-19 to 6 23 from 8 X o.m. to 12.30 p.m. for their annual Vocation Bible School be approved under the dirwc.x of public services. Yeos: All. Absent One. Carried. 9. Moved by White, supported by Moy that the request of 4-4-95 from Jennifer Lumbert to hold her wedding in Fish Hatchery Pork on 5-26-96 be ap­ proved ond city named as additional insured on in­ surance. City Attorney to prepare a stay of or­ dinance for tents and animals In the pork. Yeas All. Absent: One. Carried. 10. Moved bv May. supported by Brower that the following invoices be approved: Cannon Engineering 8 Equipment Co....... $8,432.00 Campus Ford. Inc..............................................17.030 50 McNomee Porter ond Seeley ...9.140.84 Hollenbeck Construction. 7.661.52 Michigan Municipal Workers Comp. Fd................... ............... „................ 10,669DO Old Kent Bank ond Trust.............................. 131.897.50 Yeos: Gray. Brower. Bleam. White. May. Josperse. Ketchum. Hawkins Absent: Campbell Carried. 11. Moved by Moy. supported by Brower that consent items A-H and J-O (I pulled) be received and placed on filo. A. Minutes of 5-15-95 Hastings Public Library Board. B. Letter from Michigan Historical Commission dated 5-5-95 re properly al 300 S. Jefferson being listed on State Register of Historical Sites. C. Communication from Deportment of Justice of 5-24-95 re: COFS Fast Grant D Munkipal Fax Alert 5-24-95 re: "Fuel Tax Drive-In' E. Federal Fax Alert 5-31-95 re. telecommunica­ tions legislation F AAumcipol Fax Alert dated 6-1-95 re Fuel Tax Drive-In G. Letter of 5-17-95 from Pennock Hospital neighbors opposing the PUD. H. Letter of 5-16-95 from Bufford Coe re: Historic District (let United Methodist Church). J. Letter and exhibit of 5 22 95 from Concerned Pennock Neighbors (PL'D). K. Minutes of 6-5-95 Planning Commission L. Notice from City Treasurer that postmarks will not be honored on taxes. M. Revenue ond Budget status reports for 5-31-95. O. letter ol 5-29-95 from First Presbyterian Church re: Pennock Hospital PUD. Yeas: All. Absent One. Carried. 12 Cemeat Item E toewbatar report ter May IMS Councilwoman Ketchum asked that the minutes of the two meetings in Moy for the incubator be received before the May report is received as the JEDC board adopted a deficit reduction policy for 1995. If was explained that the Incubator report had nothing to do with the minutes. Moved by Ketchum, supported by White that the incubator report for May 1995 be received ond fil­ ed. Yeos: All. Absent. One. Carried. 13. City Manager Penrod stated that the Plann­ ing Commission did not recommend the Pennock Hospital PUD on a 6 to 2 vote. July 10 will be the 1st reading of Ordinance 4285 and July 24 the second reading ond council will vote at that time. He ex­ plained that the delay was because three coui cil people will be gon® at tho 6 26-95 meeting and that the issue is mportant and all should have on opportunity to ‘"Ote on this issue. The manager asked if councI would like onoth®r presentation from Pennock. No. Moved by May. supported by White to table the Pennock Hospital PUD issue until July tO for the first reading ol Ordinance <285 Yeas: 6. Nays: 1 (Ketchum). Abstained 1 (Japserse). Absent: 1. Carried. AW 11 t - - I— <1 - - - — 11 —, — 1 — ruD-wc nwim* nesa on me vocation Oi a partiaa of Englewood Drive. Pot ond Durwood Coin who requested the vocation were present to answer any questions. No public comment. Mansfield stated that a 40 ft easement for con­ struction ond maintenance of public utilities was retained. Moved by Bleam. supported by Hawkins that the vacation of a portion of Englewood Drive be ap proved with the City retaining a 40 11. easement lor utilities. Yeas Eight. Absent One. Carried. 15 Moved by May. supported by Brower that the budget resolution for the 1995 96 year be adopted. Yeas Hawkins. Jaspers®, May White. Bleam. Brower Gray Nays Ketchum Absent One Carried 16 AAoved by May supported by Brower that the bid from DID Contracting be approved for seal coating ond patching of city streets at $126 per ton lor patching ond 80 cents p.s.y. for sealcoating. Yeas All. Absent One. Corned 17 AAoved by Moy. supported by Hawkins that council approve the sale of 4 acres al $2,500 per acre to Nelson Chapman in the Industrial Pork on Storr School Rd and the City Attorney to prepare document of sole contingent on CDBG grant being approved to bring water and sewer to th® site and o tax abatement be considered Also a provision be put m agreemeni that he con i sell for o period of time without council approval Yeas All Ab­ sent: One. Carried. 18. AAoved by Brower, supported by White that the City lease 11 spaces on the south side of the Ci­ ty Hall Parking Lot to Barry County for a $1.00 a year for two years from 4/1/95 to 3/31 97 Yeos All. Absent: One. Carried. 19. City Manager Penrod suggested that a closed session be held on AAondoy. June 19, at 7:00 p.m. on labor negotition strategy for three union con­ tracts expiring 7-1-95. Manager looking for council direction. 20. Director of Public Services report: ses-^ .-----... -1- > r ■ vjevs. Bids were received ond MDOT is compiling them and will be awarded later this week. Construction will begin late June or early July. Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion Project: McNomee. Porter and Seeley. Consultants on this project ore finalizing the design ond preliminary engineering on the motor components ol the expansion. A bosis of design document will be ready lor DNR review later this month After DNR Review, they will begin finalizing the design documents and review phasing alternative lor plant construction. DDA Streetscape Phase IE Most of the demoli­ tion ond removals in tho side streets has been completed. They are completing the tree grates, sidewall** replacement drainage structure reconstructions and miscellaneous improvement along these streets. Nearly all light pole bases have been completed on the side streets ond on the north side of State from Broadway to Cook Rood Pedestrian light poles should arrive this week, and erection of poles will start next week, landscape contractor is to begin tree planting along State this week. Project should be complete by the end of June with the exception of the work on the walls ot Stale ond Jefferson. DPS perstNSnet Responded to 36 requests for service, planted 136 trees, completed spring cleanup, graded grovel streets, replaced benches at State/Jeffer­ son. completed Hayes sanitary sewer extension, repaired utility patches, baseball scoreboard at Ftsh Hatchery Park, entrance sign at pork, and traffic signs on major streets. Began watermain reconstruction on W. Grant St. ond changed downtown banners. 21. AAoved by Hawkins, supported by White that a public hearing be set tor June 26. at 7:30 p.m. on the vocation of a portion of Country Club Drive os described in the resolution. Yeas: Seven. Noys: One. (Moy). Absent: One. Carried. 22. Moved by White, supported by Ketchum that the grading easement on E Woodlawn for Hostings Mutual Insurance Co.. Clearview Proper­ ties Inc. ond R. Thomas William ond Robert J. Sokaroi be approved. Yeos: All. Absent One. Carried. 23. Public Comment. Lynn Trahan presented a petition with 240 names to council in opposition lo the Pennock Hospital PUD Moved by Hawkins, supported by Moy that the petition be received and placed on We. Yeas All. Absent One. Carried 24. Moved by Hawkins, supported by AAay to ad­ journ ot 8:20 p.m. Read and approved; Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery, City Clerk SPECIAL COUNCIL MOTVO Juno 19. 1995 Common Council met in special session in tho Ci­ ty Holl. Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan. on AAondoy. Juno 19. 1995 ot 7:00 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present ot roll coil wore members: Ketchum. Josperse. White, Campbell. Gray. Hawkins. 2. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that tho absences of AAay. Bloom, ond Brower bo ap­ proved. Yoas: all. Absent: Throe. Carried. 3 Pledge to Flog 4 AAoved by Hawkins, supported by White to enter into closed session pursuant to Section 15.268(c) for strategy ond negotiation session con­ nected with the negotiation of collective bargain­ ing agreement. Yoos: All. Absent. Throe. 5. Return lo open session at 8:50 p.m. (Coun­ cilwoman Brower arrived at 7:20 p.m. in closed session) 6. AAoved by Campbell, supported by White to adjourn at 8 50 p.m. Road ond approved; Mary Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vkkery. City Clerk (Sherlyn Olsen acting as secty.) (7/6) SPECIAL COUNOL MCmNG June 12. 1995 Common Council met in special session in the Ci­ ty Hall. Council Chambers. Hasting*. Michigan, on Monday. June 12. 1995 at 6:45 p.m. to discuss tho Capital Improvement Plan. Mayor Gray presiding 1. Present ot roll coil wore members: Hawkins, Josperse. AAay. Bloom. Brower. Gray. 2. Mayor Gray staled that the mooting was to go over tho Capital Improvement Plan and turned it over to the City AAanager. Howard Penrod. Ho stated that this was the first attempt to establish such o plan ond bod not had a lol of time to work on it because of tho budget process. Next year will hove a better one. Pago: 99 Director of Public Services. Jeff Mansfield stated that ho is looking inSo a water and sewer remote rood program which will bo a walk by program or a phone system to reduce reading time. Gray asked what the life of fire hose was. Chief Coris stated that there wos no sot life. Probably 10-15 years dependng on what it was used for. Manager Penrod stated that Geiterol Fund item* are not capitalized but water and sower is. kt the future he will provide whore tho funding Is coming from for the capital improvements. Mayor Gray felt money should bo built in for tho incubator for upgrading for new tenants. On item-, were TBD (To Be Determined) were listed such as Polke/City Holl these amounts ore not known at this time ond doesn't know where tho funding is coming from. The City Manager ha* budgeted for consultant* to do o study to deter­ mine cost*. Councilwoman White arrived ot 6:58 p.m. Councilman Japorso asked if the Equipment Fund included anticipated equipment for the next five year* ond wos told yes. 3 Moved by May. supported by Brower to ap­ proved the Capital Improvement Plan dated 5/10/95 ond place on file. Yeos: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 4 Moved by Hawkins, supported by AAay that the Job Content Analysis be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent Two. Carried. 5. AAoved by Brower, supported by AAay to od journ ot 7:05 p.m. Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vkkery. City Clerk �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 6. 1995 Fledgling taxidermist bringing his love of the out-of-doors inside by T.L. Stcnzdtkarton Sports Editor A little over a year ago. Steve Hall thought it would be nice to bring some of what he enjoyed in the exit of doors, inside. The deer, pheasant, turkey and other ani­ mals and birds he sought on his hunting trips looked so good to him. he wanted to bring them indoors where he could appreciate them throughout the year. So with a lot of enthusiasm and a couple of thousand dollars, he decided to take up the hobby of taxidermy "The first deer I did. didn't come out loo well." the 33-year-old Delton native admit­ ted. "I keep it in the basement. "The second deer I did. came out a lot bet­ ter and now everytime I do one. 1 get better." Several of his works are on display at Al and Pete's in Hastings but he said his wife, Donna, would rather have his work mounted around the house Hall has done more than 30 deer over the past year, two of which took first place at the state taxidermy competition in March. At lhe competition he also collected a pair of second-place ribbons for two Walleyes he'd mounted. "I like lo make them (the animals) look as life like as possible." Steve said. "1 want them to look just like they did when they were alive When other people found out I was doing it. they would bring me their prize and tell me the story of how they got it. and 1 enjoy that too. He said he likes doing fish because he is able to tap into what once was a hidden artistic streak. "Fish lose their color when they die and I like to make them kxvk like they still have their original color, so I paint them." The Halls live south of Hastings, within throwing distance of M-43. but their house and 10 acres can't be seen from lhe highway. Oui back is a small pond and evidence of deer trails can be seen in the distance From his half-finished basement room the size of a walk-in closet, the smell of paint, modeling clay, air compressor oil and tan­ ning solution wafts. An inexpensive clock radio which plays country music and a heart-shaped ashtray are moved strategically around the two tables while Hall works. Paint brushes, some with tips as fine as a Utarp No. 2 pencil, others looking more like cosmetic brushes, sit in empty coffee cans Working In his hall-IWshed basement, Steve Hall tries to bring his love ot the outdoors Indoors through taxidermy Todd Bramer wins feature event at Lake 0 figure 8 Todd Bramer of Holland held off a strong run by Gary Weigand of Battle Creek in the feature heat. Friday night, al the figure 8 demolition derby al lhe Lake Odessa Fair. Weigand, driving a Ford Escort, won the fourth heal with very little damage to the lit­ tle four-cylinder car. while Bramer was run­ ner up in the third heal with his massive Monte Carlo taking some heavy hits. in the feature. Weigand again tried the dodging and weaving he used to win his heat, but a crushing blow from Hastings' driver Tony Heath in a Cutlass busied a tie rod. Weigand would drive forward until the car was going the wrong direction, the slam into reverse and continue on. Bramer took the lead wnh 12 of the 20 laps gone and was never seriously chal­ lenged after that. Doug Leazenby from Clarksville won the first heat in a Ford and Andy Lustey of Hastings came in second in a Cutlass. Scott Bcnkowski of Woodland, driving a Camera outlasted Larry Pitt of Middleville tr his Chevy to take the checkered flag in the second heat. Dan VandenBrink from Holland, drove his Malibu to victory in heat three over Bramer and Mike Simmons of Spana, driv­ ing an LTD was runner up to Weigand in the founh heat. Steve Selders of Lake Odessa drove his Chevy across the finish live first over Rob Canfield of Rockford in the fifth heat. The heat was highlighted by the Lake Odessa Fire Department helping Mike Miller of Clarksville out of his Escort which was sent over the logs and onto its roof half way through the race. Miller was uninjured in the roll over. John England of Lake Odessa took heat six over Dave Glassnor. also of Lake Odessa. Tony Heath took the consolation heat and Bramer won the semi-feature. The semi-fea­ ture was for all the second-place finishing drivers with the winner earning a spot in the feature. waiting for use. A closet with a missing door holds valu­ able secrets to his chosen hobby, as well a 2 1/2 ton jack, a putty board which gets booted around because there isn't room for it to fit all the way into the closet and a cat, a 20-pounder with enough fur for three, wan­ ders up and down lhe steps and around the room while Hall works. He has several vices, specialized vices and stands which hold lhe animal being taxidemied. On the vices he can put the an­ imal firmly in place and peel off the skin in painstakingly slow and meticulous fashion. One of the stands looks as if it were bor­ rowed from a garage where motors are w orked on "The key to doing a good job in making an animal look life-like, is to have a good skin to work with," Hall said, while double checking the sailing of a boar he has laid out beside one of the work tables. "The better the hide looks when you lake it off, the bet­ ter it will look when it is remounted and the less work you have to do when rebuilding the trophy." He said there are many steps, some of which would make some people squeemish just to think about it. and others which seem not too different than the techniques used 200 years ago by trappers "The antlers are cut off first on bucks.The hide is then stripped off lhe carcass and all the meal and fat is cleaned from it. I then salt it and let it sit." Hall explained. Following the salting, lhe hide is laid to rest until Hall feels it is time for tanning. He said he used to send the hide out to be tanned, but found he could do it himself with better results. While the hide is tanning he prepares the mannequin he'd ordered after receiving lhe an.mal. The first thing he does when be gets the trophy to be mounted in the house is to trite its measurements and order the man­ nequin which will take the place of the ani­ mal's innards. "I can order mannequins which already have the eyes set." he said, "but I like to set the eyes myself. I think I can make the ani­ mal's expression come out better." Hall sets the eyes in modeling clay and adjusts them lo fit the personality of the deer. The eyelids, nose and tips of the deer are also filled to give them the same look as they had in life. "Some people don't realize that everything is stripped from the skin. Everything is scraped off because the fatty deposits and cartilage will dry up. harden and wrinkle if it isn't cleaned out. All I'm working with is a thin piece of hide." he said. Once the hide'ts fully tanned and the mannequin prepped, he positions the hide and holds it in place with pins. "The mannequin is made of a thick foam and is covered with hide paste and the pins hold the hide in place while it dries," be said. "1 then put the antlers back on and sew up lhe incision." Then the detail work comes into play. While the deer may look like a deer from a distance. Hall wants the deer to look real by even close inspection. "I shape the inner eyelids, lips and nostrils These are the two deer which Steve Hall won first-place awards with at the recent taxidermy competition. 8. This boar seems lo be coming through the wail with a rather irate attitude. It s another ot Hairs works. and do the inner cars so they look real, even inside." Hall uses some clay and cotton to fill out lhe deer's looks and paints lhe nose and eye­ lids to the correct color. He said he's not an artist, but the patience be uses to bring out the "wet look" of a deer's nose or scale pat­ tern of a 15-inch brown trout belie his words. "Fish are the same principle, but the mouth stays the same. The fish skin is soaked in a preservative recipe which I cocked up myself." He said fish can be made to look bigger with a larger man­ nequin because the skin will stretch. The drawback being, there would be a seam. Han hides the seam in back uf the trophy fish and covers it with a strip of fell before mounting it on a wall. He said if he is mounting a fish, he has to take more time to keep lhe scales from falling off and after he is done putting it on the mannequin, he has several steps to take to keep the dorsal and other fins extended. He also paints the fish to look as it did in the water Mammals and fish are not the only taxiderming he does. Hall has also done fowl, including a pheasant which hangs on his Steve Hall works on a fish, treating the fins so they will remain extended. > basement wall and one which hangs out of > the mouth of a fox» ken by Rod Dye "He does dang fine work," Dye said. "The work he did with the fox 1 got last year is . perfect. You can tell he has a lot of talent." The fox is poised with the expression of a...wel)...fox getting caught in the hen house, with the pheasant hanging out of its mouth. Hall said while he stroked (he kitty which again wandered into his basement work area. I've thought about doing pets because some people have asked me to do it. but it isn't something Fm keen on." He said some people might want their fa­ vorite pet and friend of many years '* mounted, but on lhe other hand pets arc not trophies. "This is a hobby I enjoy doing, not only because people pay me, but I get to see the trophies people arc bringing in from the field and get to hear the stories about how . they got them." Local sprinter wins feature at Butler Sprint cat driver Dave Fox ol Hastings dodged accidents and held off a field ot other hard chargers to take the checkered flag in ihe feature heat al Butler Speedway in Quincy. Mfcft.. June 17. It was his first feature win ol the season His crew consists ol Levi Haight. MaryAnn Fox. TJ. Cappon. Joe Ball. Charlie Tefft and Sean Tefft. The team is sponsored by Cappon Oil. Hastings Fitness Center, Rogers Engine Shop and Castrol Motor Oil. Todd Bramer (top photo), takes the checkered flag in the feature heat ot Lake Odessa's figure 8 derby while (below) Mike Miller is helped out ot his rolled-over Escort In the fifth heat Local youths attend soccer camp Eight Hastings youths attended Comerstone College's Day Camp tor Soccer Training. June 12-16 The camp, tor boys eight to 12 years old concentrated on the basics ol ball handing, finishing, passing and team drills. Those attending the camp were (first row from left): Andrew Vincent. Josh Maurer. Scott Allerding and Josh Milleson Second row: Andrew Mepham. Nate Frame, Joe Keller and Seth Higby Hastings Men’s Softball League Green Division Jarman Const Hast. San. Service.. Hastings Mutual Thrifty Car Rental... Bill's Safety Service. E.W. Bliss W-L .2-9. Blue Division Hastings Chrysler... Kmart Okie Towne (Red)... Okie Towne (Black) Brian *s/Ritsema TNR Cappon Shell...................................................... 3-6 Home Run Leaders — M. Davis 8. S. Par­ shall 6. D. Miller 6. G. Ferguson 5. S. Eg­ gleston 4. *• Last Week’s Results Sanitary 9, Bliss 7; Kmart 15. Bliss 4; Kmart 12. TNR 11; OTT (Black) 11. Cappon I; Brian's 6. Jarman 5; Brian's 11. Bill's 10;Chrysler 10. Bills 0; OTT (Red) 14. Bliss I. Next Week's Game Wednesday. July 12 — 6:30. Jarman vs. Bliss; 7:30. Cappon vs. Bill’s; 8:30. Cappon vs. Mutual. Thursday. July 13 — 6:30, Brian's vs. OTT, (Black). 7:30. Brun's vs. Thrifty; 8:30. OTT (Red) vs. Thrifty; 9:30, Chrysler vs. Sanitary Friday. July 14 — 6:30. Bill’s vs. Mutual; 7:30. Kmart vs. Sanitary; 8:30. Kmart vs. Jarman �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 6, 1995 — Page 11 Rainbow Center has furry visitors from Vermontville Hany Backe (rigM) accepts a gift from president of the Viking Corporation Tom r.mos for 44 veers of service. Herb Service retires with 44 years of service to the Tyden Corporation. Here. Sieve Trent, president of the Tyden Seal, presents Service with a pocket watch Thanks to the grandma and grandpa of one of the children at Rainbow Learning Center in bastings, all of the children were able to pet. talk to and sit atop a donkey. All children met two large donkeys and two small ones. Here, one group of kids take their turns. Fom left are Grandpa Phil Byington. Grandma Peggy Byington. Jordan Cranmore. Maxx Birman. Breann Peters and Nancy Adams from the Learning Center. Standing in front is Kacy Anderson. LEGAL NOTICE Probate Court Ale No 95-2) 665-IE Estate of ELEANOR A RONEY. Deceased Social Security No 3774)1 2071 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 4420 99th Av»nu« Pinello* Pork FIotkJo died Creditor* ol the deceased ore not tiled that all repesentotive John Wolter Roney 702 Eo»! Street. Beaufort. SC 29902 or to both lhe independent personal representative ond the Barry County Pro bate Court. 220 W. Court Street. Hotting*. Michigan 49058 within 4 month* ol tne dote ol publication ol this notice Notice H further given that the estate will be thereafter ottigned ond distributed to the person* Cake and congratulations were given to Herb Service (front) and Harry Backe on their retirement from Tyden Seal and Viking respectively Donret I DeMen t (Pl 2662) 407 West Michigan Kolomoroo Ml 49007 (616)343-2106 Just getting up from a nap and meeting a donkey face to face is a little unsettling for Cory Bunge (7 6) J’h ^9 CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANTS W Full and Part Time Positions Available COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE Two with 89 years experience retiring Harry Backe and Herb Senter have retired from the Viking Corporation and the Tyden Seal Company Together. Backe and Sen ice have punched lhe clock al the businesses for a total of 89 years. Backe had slightly more seniority than Service, with 44 and 3/4 years, al Tyden Seal. Service had 44 and I/2 years of time with the Viking Corporation In all that time, neither man has been laid off or drawn unemployment compensation A cake, gifts and congratulations were the order of the day last week when coworkers gathered in lhe break nxim to recognize the men Watches were presented to both, with Backe preferring a wnsi watch. Service a pocket watch When the Service and Backe men went <41 to w<rk in the morning, their wives went right along with them Ruth Service continues to work at Tyden. and Betty Backe is employed at Viking. Service werked in shipping clerk. Backe in maintenance The watches presented to the men were purchased jointly by the companies and employee fund in $1,199 00 Mercy Pavilion, an affiliate of Battle Creek Health System, is seeking CNA's to join our professional team in caring for the elderly. If interested, please apply Monday through Friday, 9:00 A M. to 4:00 P.M. at 80 N. 20th St., Battle Creek. Michigan 49015. RN/LPN *uiu* cooooooooo«: uu.5t?aR* oooooo When you retire, you’ll need more than your Social Security Check. Did you know that the biggest monthly social security check you can get today is $1,199*? And that the average check is only $698* per month? Would that be enough money for your retirement dreams? It’s plain to see that social security won't be enough by itself to give you the quality of life you expect for retirement. Even if your retirement is years away, it’s impor­ tant for you to start thinking about your retirement, today. Stop by your local Hastings City Bank branch and talk to a licensed representative about your retirement savings. Or call: ’616-945-2401. ext. 180 Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court • 945-2401 Full and part time positions, benefit package. Mercy Pavilion, an affiliate of Battle Creek Health System, is seeking licensed profession­ als to join our team in caring for the elderly. Please apply Mon.-Fri., between 9:00 A.M.4:00 P.M at: 80 N 20th St., Battle Creek. Michigan 49015. NURSE AIDE TRAINING CLASS Beginning Tues , July 18. 1995, Mercy Pavilion of Battle Creek Health System, is offering a Nurse Aide training class. Become part of our professional team caring for the elderly. If interested, apply by July 14 at: 80 N. 20th St.. Battle Creek. Michigan 49015. Monday thru Friday. 9 00 A M to 4:00 P.M. /TA MERCY PAVILION L/ BATTLE CREEK HEALTH SYSTEM J 80 North 20th Street • Battle Creek. Ml 49015 Achieving Workforce Diversity through Equal Employment Opportunity �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 6, 1995 COURT NEWS: Crash involves three vehicles Three vehicles were involved in a collision that overturned a horse trailer Friday afternoon The trailer was being hauled on a pick-up truck driven by J«mes Prouse. 43. of Centerville The trailer was overturned when the truck and an oncoming car collided in M 66. The horses were let out of the trailer and into a nearby meadow, and were not seriously injured. Prouse told Barry County Sheriffs deputies that a car driven by Laura McIntyre. 93. of Nashville, pulled out onto M-*6 from Thomapple Lake Road in front of him. Ik said did not tuve time to stop, and the two vehicles collided. The force of the collision disconnected the trailer from Prousc's truck and hit a car behind him. driven by Barbara Davies. 85. of Hastings. Pan of the trailer became airborne and landed on the truck of her car. Prousc and the passenger in his car. Jamie Prouse. 10. were not wearing seat belts at the time of the accident, and Prouse was cited for violation of seat bell laws. McIntyre was cited for failure to yield the right of way. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Help Wanted FAMILY SEEKING STABLE MATURE PERSON to provide part-time daycare for elderly woman. Possibility of increased hours as need requires. Refer­ ences required, pay scale negoti­ able. Send resume to ad 8388 c/o Reminder. P.O. Box 188, Hast­ ings, Mi. 49058_____________ GOV’T NOW HIRING. Sll.800-S122.000 ♦ BENE­ FITS. NO EXP OK. CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-378-4901 EXT. J-1351______________ _ MARKETING- $25-35K/Yr. Start now! Lansing area! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee. PRINTING, GROWING COMMERCIAL SHOP IS LOOKING FOR AN EXPER­ IENCED 4 COLOR PRESS OPERATOR APPLY AT: J-AD GRAPHICS, 1952 N. BROADWAY, HASTINGS, MI 49058. AIRLINE TICKET AGENT$9A3/Hr Will train. 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee.___________ ATTENTION: RN's and LTN’s, Hastings area. Vent experience required. Private duly, day shifts available. Please call Visiting Nurse Extra Care. 1-616-365-3996. We are a member of the Butterworth Health System.______________ CHILD CARE AIDE POSI­ TIONS: Wanted part-time and subs for Maple Valley Child Care Program. Please send letters of application and resumes to Linda Miller, Direc­ tor Maple Valley Community Education Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Hwy, Vermontville, Ml 49096. Appli­ cation deadline August 15th. CITY OF HASTINGS. Posi­ tion Available. Part-Time Cashier 'Clerk Desirable qual­ ifications for employment include: knowledge and demon strated skills in cashier work, secretarial work, computer equipment and applications, and modern office procedures and practices', human relations skiUsjob requires greeting the public and responding to inquir­ ies over the telphcnc and m person; must be able lo establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, oust have the skill to wort independently, to plan, organize, set priorities, and complete a pb under pressure in a timely manner. Required train­ ing and experience includes required training-high school education, including courses in government, math, speech, engltsh, business writing, business accounting, and computer science; experience demonstrat­ ing progressively more responsi­ ble and difficult work including secretarial work; college train­ ing in pertinent area may be substituted for practical expen ence Anyone interested should submit a resume and cover letter to uk City Clerk. 102 S. Broad­ way, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Resumes will be accepted until 10:30am. Fnday. July 14. 1995 A full job description is avail­ able in the City Clerk’s office The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and docs not discontinue on the basis of race, color, religion, sex. nation al ongm. age or disablity Help Wanted Jobs Wanted CNA’S. Hassle-free scheduling, DAYCARE: I have 2 full lime regular pay increases, and an openings. Slate program avail­ increasing number of hours able, and live near high school. makes F1RSTSOURCE your Call 948-9125 best employment option. Long­ term opportunities in home healthcare are currently avail­ CARD OF THANKS able. Grab youn before it’s too Bonita Lockwood wishes to late! thank all the wonderful people Call now for immediate consid­ who sent her cards notes on eration. Contact Janell Ross, her 99th birthday. Unfortunate­ Jennifer, or Tony at 336-0233 or ly. she fractures her femur after dial 1-800-886-4221._________ attending chwch on Use day of FACTORY- Entry level/skilled her party. Sne has been in to $15/Hr. 969-3130 JOB Pennock and Thomapple Manor having therapy. She regrets that QUEST Fee. she is unable to write or call all of you who have made her 99th Ki so very special. Thank You. FOR RENT: Basement of 3 CARD OF THANKS bedroom home in country. Utili­ The Marg Wheeler family ties paid. Washer A dryer, phone available. Looking for honest, wish to thank all our neighbors quiet person with references. and friends for all their kindness $200 a month p’ux $200 deposit and help in the loss of our loved Call 945-3922 and leave one. Robert Wheeler message. and Sons Thank You For HI Heal Estate 1 ntiques ANTRIM COUNTY: 10 Beau­ tifully Wooded Acres bordering Slate Land with magnificent hardwoods. Excellent for hunt­ ing A camping. 5 miles to lhe Jordan River. $15,900, $500 down, $190/mo., 11% land contract. Northern Land Company. 1-800-968-3118. OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED Any size or condi­ tion. 1-800443-7740 l or Sale BEAUTIFUL 2 MONTHS old 8 piece bedroom outfit. Includes 6 drawer dresser with mirror. 4 drawer chest, headboard, 2 nightstands and queensize orthopedic firm mattress seL Cost $1,350 new. will sacrifice for $325. 1-517-699-2251 BEAUTIFUL 3 PIECE Livin­ groom outfit, “Country Blue". Includes couch, loveseal and chair. 1 month old. Sacrifice $285 OBO. 1-517-676-6414 FILTER QUEEN VACUUM Cleaner with ail attachments. "Late Model". Cost $1,400, will seU for $250. I-517-699-2251 VENDING MACHINES FOR SALE. 1 candy machine, 5 row, $150. 1, 12 ounce can vending machine, 5 row, $225.1,6 ounce can jrxe machine, 5 row, $100. 2 coflee machines. $150, $975. Call after 6pm. 616-795-7488 In Meinoriam WASHBURN-IN MEMORY OF OUR LOVING FATHER AND HUSBAND WHO PASSED / WAY ONE YEAR AGO. JULY 8, 1994 OUR BELOVED DALE Here wc arc at one year stili remembering the Sweet Loving Date. Always was willing to help ancther in trouble and pain. Now you're in heaven guiding us through as we try to become stronger and figure out why he took you Our beautiful young boys have aged one year, how they miss their Daddy so dear They still question lhe acci­ dent and have some fear, but with your guidance and mine, wc can ease their tears Wc love you and mis\ you dearest Dale, but occassionaly on the downcst times you show your presence through the beau ty of the earth Our Urac together was so cherished. I thank you for a perfect mamage. We love you forever' Linda. Jason. Andy Family and Friends And your favonte dog. Mickey Pels HUSKY MIX PUPPIES. Free to loving homer 945-2063 RABBITS FOR SALE: Dwarf HoioU, Himalayans, and Mini Rex. Call Robin al 623-5870. ( ommunity \olives DELTON AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION is having a monthly meeting on July 12th, 8:00am at Barry Township Hall. All interested people are invited to attend Mobile Homes FOR SALE: ’7! BUDDY TRAILER two bedroom, kilchra table, stove, refrigerator, two ceiling fans; comes with iL Asking $1,500 or make offer. Must sell, moving July 21st, 1995.8B62-5O82 Itusmess Services BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging and finishing special­ ist Insured and guaranteed work. Call Brian Slade, 3744338.___________________ GREENLINE LAWNCARE: Commercial/Residenlial. Low rates, customer satisfaction guaranteed. 948-8518.________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE Trimming A remov­ al. insured. Reasonable. Randson Hesterly. 945-2545. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry Will clean homes, offices, cottages, ail workers bonded Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TIMMING, TREE REMOVAL, land clearing, stump grinding, dangerous removals, fully insured, call Green Leaf 948 9813._______ TREE TRIMMING A man who jumped out a window in the Circuit Court Building last November was to be arraigned Thursday, but arraignment was postponed when he demanded a change in attorneys. Joseph M. Roath. 23, of Hastings, said he wanted to dismiss his attorney. Frank Neral Jr., claiming the attorney was pressuring him to plead guilty at (he arraignment. Roath said Neral pressured him into waiving lhe preliminary examination and pleading guilty, or risk being sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher defended Nerat. but allowed Roath to change his at­ torney and sent lhe case back to district court for a preliminary examination. Roath jumped out the second story win­ dow Nov. 2 after a jury returned a guilty ver­ dict in charges of resisting and obstructing a police officer. He later was sentenced to 10 to 15 years for the crime and being a habit­ ual offender. Roath currently faces a charge of escape, a four-year felony, and resisting and obstruct­ ing a police officer, a two-year felony. The charges could increase to a 15-year prison sentence with habitual offender status. In other recent circuit court news: • A Middleville man was sentenced to five years of probation for welfare fraud. Edward T. Parks. 35. also will serve four years in jail if be does not pay full restitu­ tion for the welfare money he illegally ob­ tained. He owes $4,668 to the Department of Social Services. Parts pleaded guilty to welfare fraud, fail­ ure to inform of income change, June 1. • A Plainwell man was sentenced to one year in jail for resisting and obstructing a police officer. Nathaniel J. Pallet!. 19, had pleaded guilty to the charge in June, and in ex­ change, a charge of obstructing justice was dropped. He was sentenced to 12 months in jail, with credit for 300 days already served. Judge Fisher gave Pallet! the maximum sentence of one year in jail, after considering his prior offenses. The sentence will be car­ ried out after completion of a current sen­ tence • A Shelbyville woman was arraigned on charges she stole a car in Orangeville Town­ ship. Lonna Kay Norton. 36. stood mute to charges of unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle and conspiracy for unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle. Both charges carry penalties of five years in prison. Not guilty picas were entered on her behalf. A pretrial has been scheduled for July 27. • Two Bellevue women stood mute to charges that they broke into a home in As­ syria Township in January. Not guilty pleas were entered for Melissa E. Seume, 20, and Melissa B. Robertson, 17. The second-degree home invasion charges carry a 15-year prison sentence. Pretrials have been set for July 27. • A 23-year-old Hastings man was ar­ raigned on a drug charge. Brad A. Bennett stood mute to lhe charge of possession of marijuana, and a not guilty plea was entered in his behalf. He allegedly was caught in possession of the drug in Rut­ land Township in April. A pretrial has been scheduled for July 27. • A Martin man pleaded guilty in circuit court to two counts of drug possession. In exchange for the guilty plea from Keith A. Doezema. the prosecutor s office has agreed to drop a charge of delivery/manufacture of cocaine and another for marijuana, as well as an additional charge of cocaine possession. Doezema pleaded guilty to possession of less than 25 grams of cocaine, possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended li­ cense. The cocaine charge carries a possible four-year prison sentence with a $25,000 fine. The remaining charges are misde­ meanors. with a possible one-year sentence for the marijuana charge and 90 days in jail for the driving wilt out a license charge. Sentencing has been set for Aug. 24. • A Cadillx. couple stood mute to three charges that they broke into an Assyria Township home in June. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Diana Kay Wines, 32. and Donald R. Hop­ per. 37. They were charged with entry with­ out breaking with intent, which carries a possible five-year prison sentence, and larceny and conspiracy to larceny in a build­ ing. both carrying a four-year prison sen­ tence. Hopper additionally has been charged with a fourth offender notice, meaning he can be sentenced to life in prison if found guilty of the first charge. Pretrials for both have been set for July • A Lansing man was sentenced to lifetime probation fix aggravated stalking Lifetime probation means Ronald L. Brown. 28. must not contaci the victim or her family for the rest of hts life. He was also sentenced to five years regular [wobatkm and 86 days in jail, with 86 days credit for time served. Circuit Court Judge James Inshcr said lhe lifetime probation was ordered io give lhe victim “some sense of security." Fisher noted, however, that he has no intention of making Brown pay for probation oversight fees for the rest of his life. Boat enthusiasts should pay attention to water safety rules by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Michigan is blessed with hundreds of lakes, rivers and streams for those who live in lhe state and for visitors to enjoy. The state offers 38.705 square miles of surface area of lhe Great Lakes. 3,121 miles of shoreline. 11.037 inland lakes and 36,350 miles of rivers and streams. Michigan also leads the nation in registered boats. With the summer season in full swing, and the weather hotter than normal, the lakes and other waterways will be seeing a lot of activity. Sgt. Bill Johnson, with the marine divi­ sion of lhe Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. talked about water safety, especially in the summer months. Johnson urges constant supervision for youngsters “When link kids are involved. water acci­ dents happen quickly." he said. During the past school year. Johnson has taught boating safety classes to 1.379 kids in the county at the middle school level, giv­ ing them a lot of information. With comple­ tion of his course, the young people can ap­ ply for a boating license. Red Cross classes and UMCA swimming classes also help in learning lhe right way to have fun in the water, he said. “In 22 years. I've seen 120 to 130 drown­ ings. and 99 percent of them were pre­ ventable in some way." he said. The causes are usually panic, improper supervision, overexertion, alcohol consump­ tion or overestimating one's abilities. In addition to constant supervision. John­ son suggests observing the rule to throw something io a person floundering in the wa­ ter instead of giving them a hand Also, arrange for a designated driver if al­ cohol will be consumed. He suggests families talk about what might happen before going on a boating trip. “Really, it’s commou sense; they should talk about how they would handle a situa­ tion." Johnson said. "Not a formal meeting, but they should have a kind of idea what to do if something happens. Water can be user­ friendly. but it can also be dangerous." He advises bringing three things for every trip in a boat; a life preserver (personal floatation device) for everyone in the boat, a fire extinguisher if there is any way fumes from a motor can be trapped and, "your own common sense." "The potential for tragedy in boating is greater than in a car. There are no traffic lanes to follow, and boats are coming from all directions." he pointed out. For young people, the law says those un­ der 12 years of age can operate a boat with less than six horsepower, or less than 35 horsepower with an adult present Those from 12 to 16 years can operate any size boat, but need a license ix an adult pre­ sent. Above the age of 16. they can operate all motorized craft, sailboats 12 feet long and longer, and all rental craft if they have a li­ cense. Right now, if a boat is under 16 feet, a seat cushion is still a legal personal flotation device on inland waters. POLICE BEAT: Man dies in accidental electrocution A 39-year-okl Baitle Creek man died after being electrocuted by a camper trailer Saturday night. Nicholas J. Woolman was attempting to level a camper trailer he and his friends were using al Bristol Lake in Johnstown Township when he was electrocuted by touching the tongue jack at 8:25 p.m. He was still wet from swimming and lhe electric current running through the trailer's metal components Interacted with lhe waler and killed him. said officials from the Michigan State Police Hastings post. Life Care Anfculance and Air Care helicopter were called to the scene, but were unable to revive Woolman. Cemetery vandalized three times The Hastings Cemetery has been vandalized three times in the past four weeks, reports the Michigan Slate Police Hastings post. Headstones in the cemetery on McKeown Road have been chipped from being knocked over, said State Police Trooper Ann Smith, who is investigating the incidents. The suspects involved have gotten more destructive as the weeks have passed, she said In the first event, eight head stones were knocked over. More than 30 were vandalized the second lime, and the third incident 52 stones had been lipped over or damaged. Smith said. The vandxis also emptied planters, stole flags or planted the flags upside down Smith said she believes lhe vandals are juveniles, but there are no suspects in the cases. The state police is seeking help from anyone who may have information on lhe vandalism incidents. Calls may be directed to Central Dispatch or the State Police post, and all callers will remain confidential. Car rolls, catches fire; driver escapes A Dowling man escaped serious injury when the car he was driving rolled twice and caught fire. Joseph £ Cole. 19. was uestbound on Irving Road near McCann Road and attempted to take a right curve turn when he lost control of lhe car. according to a report from lhe Michigan State Police Hastings post. Cole drifted to the left side of the road, and when he tried to correct the car he skidded clockwise, getting his tires caught on a din patch, and rolled the car The car caught fire and burned, but Cole was able to escape with minimal injuries. He admitted to troopers on the scene that he had been preoccupied with a bee in the car when lhe accident occurred. Ik was ticketed for driving too fast for conditions. Two women injured in auto accident Two cars collided at the intersection of M-37 and Pinedale, injuring lhe drivers of both cars The accident occurred Fnday. June 23 when Ronetta Smith of Hastings turning into the path of an oncoming car. Smith. 18. was south on Pinedale and was attempting to turn onto M-37 She obeyed the stop sign, according to officials at the Michigan State Police Hastings post, but her vision may have been obstructed by a boat on a nearby yard. Smith turned onto M-37 and was struck by car dnven by Jola Royer. 60. of Hastings. 20. Both women were treated to Pennock i iospttal for minor injuries. Smith was not wearing her scat belt at the time of the accident. She was cited for • A Hastings woman was sentenced to one year m jail for drunk driving. Debra S. Fclps, 32. was sentenced to 12 months in jail fix operating under the influ­ ence of liquor, third offense. She was also sentenced to 90 days in jail for driving with a suspended license, and will serve 60 hazardous driving. Motorcyclist breaks his leg A motorcyclist lost control of his bike on a gravel patch 8:30 Monday night, spilling rraxiths of probation Felps pleaded guilty to both charges in June he bike and breaking his kg in two places. Prairieville Township Police Chief Charles I rary said the driver. John E. Bair. 46. of Orangeville Township, came out of a stop sign too quickly and spilled the motorcycle, skidding across the intersection of Deluxi and N<xns Roads He broke his teg in two places as a result of the accident, and will undergo surgery at Pennock Hospital to correct • A Kentwood man stood mute to criminal sexual conduct charges it, said Frary. Bair s wife. Kathy, was a passenger on the motixcycte. but was not injured in the accident AND REMOVAL Stump grinding, insured 721-8733 or ‘>454687. John Gaskill Not guilty peas were entered in the behalf of Stephen A. Fedewa. 24. Ik is charged with four counts of first-degree CSC and one count of second-degree CSC. all involving a girl under age 13. First degree involves sex­ ual acts, while second degree is sexual con­ tact. He faces up io 15 years in prison for the second-degree charge, and any term up to life in prison for each of the first-degree charges A pretnal has been scheduled for July 20. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-07-13.pdf b58bb72565984c25d026e9b1afc656d9 PDF Text Text “ 'mi Im___ Campaign Committee talks up the issues See Page 2 County backs school prayer Business woman put family first See Page 3 See Page 5 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 12/30/W ANNER Hastings Publ icLibrary THURSDAY, JULY 13. 1995 VOLUME 141. NO. 21 PRICE 25' Bond/millage issue sought by schools again Sept 25 by Jean Gallup Arts Alive set for this weekend The Art* Alive celebration will take ptace Friday aad Saturday al Fr«h Hat chery Part in HaaUng*. The evert in Ac past few yean had teen hdd la coa>ucnoa with the Smnmerfest, tat ttes year wiH take place on ha own. Included in the enaertsa uncal offerings win he die RecvdeUes. Jive at Five. Fontana, the Hasting* Chy Band. Live io TeH. Lea Jazz. Susan Harrison, the Hastings Jazz Katz and die Palamazoo ’''AST featured will be at art exhibit from 10 a.tn. to 9 p-m. Saturday, chddrea's activities aad a pig roast. The City Band will perform on Friday evening. The other cmcrtainmeiu offer­ ing* wiR be from II am to 9 p.m. Saturday Students who have won scholarships tan the Thomappte Am Conned also wifi perform. The Ans Council also will have a drawing in November for a thrae-day kJ?ouler^SaiMu FSSlX will go io the Ans Council's scholarship Lake Odessa Area Historical Society membei • aad officers etc busy preparing Featured wul be eiaenamrnert all day; duptoy* of lanmng. a general store aad a ptM office from 1(90 so 1910; sod general displays of newly donated hems Foods, such as teatwtnt. ha dogs, ice cream niadaei, drinks aad show coaes. afro win be sold by Boy Scouts. The annual Depot Day raffle will be for a tram tour for two of Agawa Caayoa on the Algoma Railroad. with lodging for two nights at die Oyibway Hoad m Sauk Sic Marie The package will b>clude ticket* for die train trip and one taming breakfast The drawing wiB be held *e 3 pj*. that Soauday afternoon at the depot. Tickets are *variable from most society members or from John Wane (367-4800) or from Mike McCartney ■ Union Bank. They are (rices al SI each or si* for S3. Stuff Writer The Hastings Board of Education Monday decided (o ask voters again to approve hood­ ing for construction, additions and renova­ tions to relieve crowded conditions in the schools. The Sept. 25 ballot request will be for $21.9 million for additions, renovations and technology for existing schools and for building a new elementary building. The decision on a request for millage to operate a new school has not been made and exact ballot language has not been com­ pleted. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said. However, be stressed that bond fund* for building cannot be used for salaries or any other general operational uses. A previous request at the June 12 annual school election asking for $14.9 million for additions and renovations to existing build­ ings was defeated by 37 votes. Bids for $6.7 million in bonds for a new elementary and .59 mill to operate the new building also were defeated. There was discussion on whether to divide the proposals and try to get a new elemen­ tary later. The vote to have all of the pro­ posal together was 5-1. with Trustee Kim Alderson voting "no" and Trustee Tom Grona absent “I fully support anything that goes on the ballot," Alderson said after the meeting. "The reason I voted no on the bond issue was the wording. 1 thought it would be in our best interest not to group them to­ gether." Commenting that the need I* Hill there and building project* will gel more expen*lvt a* time goes on. the board set lhe dale of Sep*. 25. taking Into account a more prac­ tical reason. If nothing is in writing by thai date. Scheessel sasd. the cost* such a* interest and other expenses would begin, but the deadline would be missed for winter taxes. So funds could not be collected until the next summer taxes, and since Proposal A's property tax cut. municipalities which did collect summer faxes for lhe schools no longer collect them. In effect, the district then would have to wail until the winter of 1995 before collec­ tion of millage could begin. The difference in lime would add Sl.l milUon in cons to the bond proposal, be said. In public discussion on the proposal. Vern Smith of Hastings challenged lhe growth projections of officials, and wondered where the figures came from. Scheessel told Smith that as part of a Michigan Department of Treasury agreement to back the bonds with the stale's credit, stale official* required a study be da c » ver­ ify the need for more space There are two firms sanctioned by the sate to do that kind of study, and Hastings se­ lected one from Lansing for the wort, be said. The study showed a growth of between 500 students on the low side to as many as 700 on the high side over five years. Scheessel said. When Smith remarked that the projections were Just □srumpdcai. Vice Resident CoUn Cruttcnden agreed. "These are just forecasts, so oo one can say," Cruttcnden said. "But. we get between 20 and 90 new students a year. Hut is fact" Judy Lenz and Larry Komstadt both said they would support the bond request in any formal, but would like to see the proposals separated as they were in June. Kornstadt said al this point (the funding for renovations and additions) is a must be­ cause of a need for space. But. he was afraid, "if the three are 'bundled.' the bond will lose, the kids lose, we all tone." Welcoming signs to Hastings spruced up The Hastings Jaycees volunteered Io paint up the signs with various civic duba and organizations logos welcoming visitors and residents to Hastings. Fast. moat 01 the individual signs were taken down, then the framework painted. Neither of the painters is a member of the Jaycees, but a relative is, which is just as good Tom Parker, (back) paints a rail as Ryan Martin gets up on the ladder to paint the ornate work. Parker is married Io Jaycee Susanne Parker and just happens to own Parker Paint Contracting. See SCHOOLS, continued on page 2 City Council to decide two critical issues J-Ad Graphics News Service The Hailing* Qty Council will make "hiitoric" decisions on two critical issues al us 7:30 p.m. meeting Monday. July 24. a the Hastings High School lecture hall. Council will receive the second readings on four proposed ordinances, two of which will be of particular interest — one a Pen­ nock Hospital project and another to create Hastings' first-ever historic district. Pennock'* proposal is to expand at its cur­ rent site, demolish four homes and build a parking lot across the street and establish a day care center nearby in a residential neigh­ borhood. The Planning Commission already has recommended denial of Pennock's request to allow a planned unit development (PUD) for the project, which means the council will have to have a two-thirds majority to over­ ride. Council Member David Jasperse al­ ready has decided to abstain from voting oo the issue because of a perceived conflict of interest. » six of eight council votes will be needed to get the project approved. Residents in the Green Street and Walnut Street neighborhoods have voiced objections in a public bearing to Pennock's plana, es­ sentially contending It would be an en­ croachment on a residential area. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 boundaries. See COUNCIL, continued on page 2 Cemetery takeover issue goes to voters Civil War battie to be NMNtabtod Seven hundred Civil War re-enactors from acres* die Midwest will re-enact the Beale of Browner Farm at Historic Chariton Part Saturday and Sunday. The bottle am. fought oo Aag. 28, 1162. when Ae 'Jnion Army of Ae Potomac marched toward CeatreviHe. Va.. so find aad attack the fotyes of Coofederate Ges. Stonewall Jactsas. Military aad civilian campa wffl open at 10 art both Saturday and Sunday. Tere wd! be an artillery demonstration at 10:30 a m Saturday The main battle wiBbe "fougte"at I JO p.m. bort days. Aho included will be a ladies'fashion show ar 11:30 a m , followed by a military Nekina ko» and then a battle lecture al 12:30 p.m. A ladies' lea aad croquet game will be at 4 p.m Saturday, followed by even­ ing'* eaacnammem starting at 6 p.m. Artillery night fire will be from 9 to 10:30 p.m Saturday, and visiton are urged to bring a flashlight A Sunday highlight will be a church service at 10 a.m. al the Village Church. The Chariton Part Village buildings win close each day at 3 p.m. Vaitoes are encouraged to be prepared to do some hiking to see the battle, and to being comfortable cloches siloes aad a camera. For more information, call 943-3773. Pennock representatives say they need the added space to entinue to be a viable service for Hastings and Barry County. The Planning Commission earlier this year recommended approval of the ordinance to establish lhe historic district, but also fa­ vored removing Pennock Hospital and Rsh Hatchery Park from inclusion in within its by David T. Young Editor Hastings voters will be asked in Novem­ ber to approve a three-quarter mill levy for the city to fake over operations of the ceme­ tery. The Qty Council Monday night decided in a 7-1 vote to put the question on the Nov. Bridge work on North Broadway may be done in three weeks The grinding, patching and resurfacing for the bridge over the Thornapple River on North Broadway (M-43) may be finished in two Io three weeks, estimates the project supervisor. Mike Gregory of the Kalamazoo Speciality Crew office of the Michigan Department of Transportation After the resurfacing, the surface will be finished with cement, and the traffic lines repinted. When completed, lhe bridge will look just like it was new. 7 general election balk*. Members of the Cemetery Board of Trustees approached lhe council June 26 with the proposal to have the city run things because of financial troubles. Qty Manager Howard Penrod said the added costs to operate the cemetery would be about 380.000. which he said could not be absorbed in the city's current budget. So in order to lake care of the additional expense, lhe city would have to go to the voters, seeking an extra three-quarters of a mill above lhe charier authorized maximum level of 16.2 mills. If approved, the new ceiling would be al 16.95 nulls. Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell, who conducted lhe meeting in Mayor Mary Lou Gray's absence, said. "1 think the citizen* should have lhe final say on this. If the slate takes it over, lheyll maintain it only once every four years. See CEMETERY, continued on page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 13, 1995 Campaign Committee supports county, state political changes Sidewalk Sales, Food Fest slated The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce will have its annual Sidewalk Sales and lhe Hastings Jaycees will have their second annual Food Fest Friday and Saturday. July 28 and 29. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 28 and 8 a m. to 5 p re July 29. . Featured will be bargaas offered nearly all local retailers and a variety of foods. Coordinators of the sales are Deb But­ ton and Karen Heath, representing the chamber. Susanne Parker for the Food Fest; Toni Trumbull for restaurants; Scott Ommen for advertising and Bob Schmitt, coordinator from the local Health Department Foe more information, call the chamber at 945-2454. Recycling returns to Woodland Twp. Recycling is back in Woodland Township. The practice had been discontinued at the Woodland Township Hall and fire station because of increased costs. However, the Township Board, at its June 26 meeting, accepted a bid for recycling services from Browning-Ferris Industries, which will provide recycling on the third Saturday of the month, beginning Aug. 19. "We arc very pleased to offer rccyling again." said Township Clerk Cheryl Allen. "Not only is lhe cost much lower, but also they accept many more items. This will be an improved service for area residents." Items thai will be accepted include newspapers, magazine, cereal box-type boxboard. Nos. I and 2 plastics, junk mail, corrugated cardboard, kitchen metah such as cans and foil, and clear glass. For more information, call Allen at 367-4915 Monday mornings or at 357-4094 at other times. Hispanic academies slated in August Rosa Lopez Killips. director of the Hispanic Cultural Center in Lansing, will be one of the featured artists who will teach Barry County 4 Hers at the Hispanic academies next month. The academics are day camps for children ages 8-12 that will focus on Hispanic art. music, culture, language, philosophy and huto'y There will be four different academies or day camps, each from 9 30 a m. to 3:30 p m. They will be Aug 2. 3 and 4 at the Middleville United Methodist Church; Aug 9. 10 and II at the Arts Council Building. Fish Hatchery Park. Hastings, Aug 16. |7 and 18. Barry Township Hall. Delton, and Aug 21.22 and 23. Dowling Country Chapel The children will deal with projects and activities such as Hispanic pinatas. tissue paper, flowers, masks, dance, language, culture, games, cooking and a Hispanic festival Cost is $30 per participant There is rtMxn for 30 at each academy site part-time work. He ss'.d commissioners have an annual salary of $7,200, $4,000 to $5,000 in per diems and from $300 to $600 a month in medical benefits Another criticism he made was that lhe board members tend to micromanage too often rather than act as a policy making body, which should belts primary function. He maintained lhe board should let staff, particularly newly-appotnted Administrator Michael Brown, manage the day-to-day af­ fairs of county government. Dwyer also charged local and state offi­ cials with being less than courageous in al­ lowing an Officers’ Compensation Commis­ sion to raise their pay. Al least Congress, he said, had the intesti­ nal fortitude to vote on its own controversial salary increase. The State Legislature and County Board follows a philosophy of "let your friend set your salary so you don’t have to." He also predicted that when Barry County Register of Deeds Sandy Schondclmaycr re­ tires. his job will be merged with that of the county clerk, but not until then. "The question of modernizing and stream­ lining government and making it accessible is a never ending struggle." he said. Immunization clinic slated in Nashville The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have an immunization clinic from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednes­ day. July 19. at the Nashville Masonic Temple, 307 Main St. No appointment is necessary, but parents should bring their children’s im­ munization records. Most immuniza­ tions are free. For more information, call the BarryEaton District Health Department at 945-9516. ‘Heartsaver CPR’ class is July 19 Pennock Hospital will conduct an American Heart Association "Heart­ saver CPR" class from 6 to 10 p.n^ Wednesday. July 19. tn the Physicians Center Conference Center. Included will be instruction on cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation, recognizing sings of a heart attack and stroke, single rescuer CPR and management of chok­ ing victims. Pre-registration is necessary. Call Pennock's Education Department at 948-3125. Fontana series starts Sunday The I6(h season for the Fontana Festival of Music and Art will start this Sunday al the An Emporium in Shelbyville This year there w ill be chamber music concerts each Wednesday and Sunday . Bluegrass, ragtime, jazz and other kinds of music and films will be featured Saturdays. An exhibits will be shown at the an emporium throughout the rest of the summer. The festival scries will run from July 16 through Aug. 27. For nr re information, call 382-0826. Benefit dinner to aid fire victims A benefit dinner for a couple whose house was destroyed by fire is planned at 5:30 p.m. Friday. July 21. at lhe Maple Leaf Grange in Nashville. Joe and Lisa Orsbome lost everything in the Maze last February and now are renting an apartment in Nashville and are making a trip to their farm twice a day to care for the animals. The Orsbomes eventually hope to rebuild at the site. The dinner will include ham and potato salad w ith cake and ice cream for dessert. A donation of $6 or more will be accepted. Gospel performers to visit Showcase The Davis Brothers, a gospel group from Bank Creek, will sing, along with Scott Price and Kim Fagan, at the Musi­ cians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby's in Hastings The Davis Brothers, who have been performing gospel music for more than 25 years, have released numerous albums Members are Lyk Davis. Jeff Davis and Travis Davis. Price and Fagan both are local gospel singers Price is new and will be making his second Showcase appearance Fagan has been singing with different groups and most recently as a soloist Seating at the Showcase is on a fustcome. first-served basis Then there is the issue of buying a new asphalt plant. "Does anybody know whether it's in our interest io run a road paving business ’" he asked. He noted that these days many in power in government, particularly Republicans, are talking about privatizing ‘irvices. yet this is an example of government getting into a business Perhaps the most controversial stand the committee has taken of late is its contention that Road Commissioner Ted McKelvey was appointed illegally in December 1991 whik he still was serving in his last meeting as chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. "According to the law. outgoing boards can’t establish jobs for people who are retir­ ing (from that board)." Dwyer said "A new board must make appointments for jobs that start in the next term, after Jan. I." He added that former Commissioner Rae Hoare also was illegally appointed to lhe Transporation Board in 1992. just before she retired He cited the case of former Gov. William Milliken naming Dorothy Comstock Riley to lhe Michigan Supreme Court to succeed Blair Moody, who was re-elected in November 1982. but died before taking of­ fice, which would have begun in January. Milliken, meanwhile, was retiring as gover­ nor. The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Mil­ liken's appointment of Riky to any term af­ ter Jan. 1. 1983, was illegal, enabling new Gov. James Blanchard to appoint Patricia Boyle. Dwyer said he talked about the McKelvey appointment issue to County Board Chair­ man James Bailey, who he said came up with a creative solution, to the problem. Bailey said that because a word was left out in the minutes describing the action three years ago. so the board recently appointed him retroactively to Jan. 1.1993. Dwyer said that if the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that a government body can't appoint someone for a future term, then it shouldn't be able to appoint someone to a term that started before its members were elected. He also had sonx choice words about state politics and politicians. Noting that some Republicans elected last fall were leaders in the term limits move­ ment. he said they hare cooled their rhetoric now that they’re in power. And in lhe words of a friend now living in Ireland, the new lawmakers have become simply "replace­ ment parts.” "They (lhe legislators) believe getting there and vayim there is more important than doiAgrondUg whik you* there." * Robert Dwyer, a member of the government watchdog group called the Campaign Committee, makes remarks about county and state government at the First Fnday forum. lished by small local newspapers. In one instance? he pointed out that Sena­ tor Joanne Emmons' had a column about why prison inmates shouldn't get a college education at taxpayers' expense and Senator Dick Posthumus had virtually the same trea­ tise in another publication. He asked which one wrote the piece containeding "their deeply held beliefs" and suggested it was ghost written to begin with. He also charged that State Rep. Terry Geiger wasn’t straight with lhe electorate on the issue of funding courts. Dwyer said lhe state in 1980 decided to fund lhe court sys­ tem. but has done so only for Wayne County. A new bill would have extended funding to all the remaining 82 counties in Michigan. At first, the bill was passed 82-20. which meant it would hare had to bare significant support from Republicans. In lhe end, the proposal failed. Geiger contended the bill was a "budget buster" and a Democratic boondoggle, but Dwyer maintained that with its passage financfilly-Mrapped Bdrry County would recftve-1 some welcome economic He added Thai Tegisfators are abusing franking privileges by sending out press re­ leases intended only to make themselves look good. He said that at 15 cents a copy. "There's an awful lot of (public) money to spend on news that’s already been pub­ lished." Dwyer said that since last January. 965 bills have been introduced in Lansing, but less than 5 percent have become laws. He suggested most are introduced only to create the illusion that the local legislator is a good guy trying to do the right thing in a sea of ocher "bad guys." Dwyer also was critical of editorial columns written by lawmakers and pub- Dwyer said he believes a fundamental change in the way we elect lawmakers is in order. "We're entering a time of crisis, with a lack of confidence and lack of trust and par­ ticipation with our institutions," he said. Dwyer raid he is an advocate of a system proposed at an earlier First Friday session by the late Zolton Ferency. His plan was to elect more than one representative from each district. Each lawmaker would hare a certain percentage of a vote, depending on lhe percentage of people who voted for him or her. For example, if Geiger defeated Robert COUNCIL continued from page I • learned from Director of Public Ser­ vices Jeff Mansfield that road work on Woodlawn Avenue will begin around lhe first of August. The street will be recon­ structed from East Street to lhe city limits. "There's a moral value in us doing some­ thing like this." Penrod told lhe council thai by law it can­ not earmark the extra millage for the ceme­ tery only, but it should promise voters in good faith that's where the money will go. He said. "Most councils would honor that (earmarking lhe extra money for the ceme­ tery). but they wouldn't be obligated." A three-fifths vote was needed to get lhe question on the November ballot, and that requirement was met easily, with seven of the eight council members approving it. Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum was the only one to vote "no." The only other question on the ballot in the city election will be a race between Ketchum and challenger Deb Dorcy in the Fourth Ward. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: CEMETERY, continued from page I "I’m a supporter, 100 percent behind all three proposals, but. if you go for renova­ tions well get done what we hare to hare... we hare state backing; if we ask for what we hare to hare. I think we ll get it." Airport Road resident Owen Jones said he is sure there will be rapid growth with peo­ ple migrating from the Grand Rapids area, and the board needs to work harder to make its case to the public. Focusing on the peo­ ple who vote "no" was suggested by James Peurach. who said that short letters to the ed­ itor should be encouraged by those who sup­ port the bond issue. About a new elementary. Peurach said. “It's going to be full before it's done, then you're looking at portable classrooms." Trustee Mike Hubert, who said he was speaking half as a board member and half as public comment, remarked that he had al­ ways wondered if school officials were "spending the money right. "I’ve said it many times. .. that's one of the reasons I'm on the board." he said Since watching the process, he said the fiscal responsibility of the officials was tremendous There has been opposition expressed in public hearings to provisions that require Woodlawn will be closed to all but local traffic during construction. • Approved a pay increase for school crossing guards, from $5 to $6 per hour. "I think it’s well warranted." said Penrod "It is becoming increasingly difficult to find someone willing to work for $5 an hour." • Decided to send a letter of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Larry T. Kensington for lhe dona­ tion of used office furniture, including room divider panels, a wood executive desk, a wood secretary desk, a steel shop desk, a conference room table, a round reception table, four stackable wailing room chain and four conference room chairs. • Approved a purchasing agreement with CNC Manufacturing, which had been tabled at lhe previous meeting because some minor residents to get a "certificate of appropriate­ ness" to make exterior changes to their houses Proponents of the district claim it will foster civic pride and preservation and restoration of a number of historic homes within the city. Council also will have to decide bound­ aries if the district is approved. The third decision that will be made will be on two proposed ordinances to revise lhe city's civic infractions code, presented last Edwards in the state representative race by getting 60 percent of the vote, he would have 60 voces on each issue and Edwards would bare 40. Dwyer said the current "winner-take-all" . system disenfranchises a significant minority in Lansing. ,t With Fercncy's plan implemented, he said, "Any government would have to start listen- . ing to (peoples') coalitions." He said the plan would be a solution to . the problem “of money running politics, of .: people walking away from the system." He sax! now a competitive race for state representative could cost as much as .. $200,000, for Congress it could reach as high as two to three million dollars and as . much as $ 10 miIIion for U5. Senate. ... About education. Dwyer said, "When I was bom. there were half as many people in . lhe world as there are today. Dad went to . work and Mom stayed home with the kids. And now we blame the school system for ’ not raising the kids. "The answer is not to trash your local . system or school board." he added, ac- , knowleging that there hare been some ficil- . ures lately in the public education system. ’ About the constitution, over which there .. has been plenty of debate recently, be said , the notion that it is a perfect document is . laughable. "Il's an evolving document, and it only applied to 20 percent of the population ’• (when it was passed in 1789)." be said. ** The U.S. Constitution applied only to free, white males who were at least 21 years old and property owners in 1789. he noted. It is only through revisions over lhe years since that rights and freedoms hare been extended to women, blacks. 18-year-olds and people who do not own property. ’ V x News Briefs $280,000 annually goes into the structure. But his criticism of county government involved a great deal more. We pay our commissioners more than legislators in 27 states." commented Dwyer, who ran unsuccessfully for a County Board seat as a Democrat in 1990. He said a com­ missioner now can make nearly $20,000 a year in salary, benefits and per diems for A by David T. Young Editor Political activist Bob Dwyer says some fundamental changes need to be made in state and county government to make the process more responsive io the people Dwyer, former chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party, appeared al the First Friday forum last week as an indepen­ dent member of a government watchdog group called the Campaign Committee. He brought up several recent issues and was critical at the way things arc being done in Lansing, and in Hastings. Dwyer said lhe committee was born in 1992 out of a necu to raise awareness of lo­ cal issues and to assist progressive candi­ dates. The first thing the group did three years ago was ask the County Board of Commis­ sioners if it was such a good idea to build the new Courts and Law Building in Hast­ ings without a vote of the people. The com­ mittee then predicted there would be prob­ lems with lack of parking, which have sur­ faced recently. "They (the County Board) glossed over it like it didn’t exist," he said. "The county now pays $8,000 a year for parking spaces." The committee spearheaded an ill-fated petition drive that got a late start in 1992 be­ cause the group didn't want to campaign at the same time the local schools were trying to pass a bond issue. Noting that the County Board in 1992 promised no public tax dollars would be used to construct the Courts and Law Building. Dwyer contended that today a general fund appropriation of about revisions were needed. • Received the building inspector’s report -. from Professional Code Inspections for the second quarter of 1995. It was noted that 33 . building permits were issued at an assessed value of more than $1.5 million in the threemonth period. • Learned from the legislative coordinator’s report given by Councilman Robert May that cities have been dealt a blow on revenue sharing from the state. He said Michigan's cities stand to lose as much as $81 million under current plans announced by Gov. John Engler. "This is money that comes back to communities for police, fire and roads," May said. "The state's going to take it to make themselves took better. "They’re saying (right now), "We elected not to share the revenue this year'." ? .• * , . / . fall to council, which changes penalties for or de-criminaiizes cenain types of local offenses. Council Monday night heard the first read­ ings of all the proposed ordinances. City Manager Howard Penrod stressed that lhe meeting July 24 will not include any public hearings. "They will not be public hearings," he said. "It's up to the City Council to make a ,, decision " SCHOOLS, continued from page I _ "They have my vote of approval." he said Talking about technology in the schools. Fred Swinkunas agreed with an earlier com­ plaint by Ward Weiler that computers arc fluff and are not necessary. "If you want (money for) bricks, fine, but computers arc rux the answer." Swinkunas said he had a lack of trust and confidence in school officials, and urged them to show him exactly what they needed to. "make me vote yes." Other observations during the public comment were that some people were on fixed incomes and others were worried about keeping their jobs and thus likely to vote "no" to higher millage. Another suggestion was that conditions at ., the schools be photographed and publicized. ‘ to "let the public see the problems caused by n lack of space." Also during public comment, Gordon j Dudley asked that the board move the public . comment section to the end of the meetings, or have one at both the beginning and the end of meetings. He said with the comment portion up front, the public didn't have a chance to comment on actions the board took during the meeting. ..3 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 13, 1995 — Page 3 County backs voluntary prayer in schools by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers has gone on record in support of the rein­ statement of voluntary prayer in public school systems. The boards resolution, approved Tuesday by a 6-2 vote, invites all cities and counties across Michigan to join an effort to reinstate voluntary prayer in the public schools by passing similar resolutions and uniting in a grass-roots movement for that purpose. Six other counties in Michigan and 190 counties in 27 stales already have passed similar resolutions. The movement was started by a county commissioner in Texas. "The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers believes that reinstitution of voluntary prayer in the public schools will move this nation toward those religious ideals and be­ liefs upon which this nation was founded." the board s resolution said. Commissioners Emmet Herrington and Robert Wenger voted against the resolution, saying that they wanted more time to re­ search the issue and the Supreme Court's past actions and recent interpretations on lhe subject. They also expressed concerns on the legal ramifications of taking a stand in favor of voluntary prayer. The County Board's resolution noted that the U.S. Constitution states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establish­ ment of religion, or prohibiting the free ex­ ercise thereof..." "Our nation was founded upon by many different religious beliefs and ideals of set­ tlers from other countries and the framers of our Constitution sought to protect everyone from one mandated state religion." the County Board's resolution said. "Our nation was founded on the freedom of religion and was not founded on the freedom from religion and through time, court decisions and certain interest groups have contributed to the deterioration of those religious beliefs and ideals to the extent that prayer has been banned from the public schools system." the board said. Commissioner Tim Burd, who introduced the resolution, said after the meeting. "The only way to change a Supreme Court deci­ sion is by Constitutional Amendment or obviously the court can change its mind and reverse a decision from before. But that’s the only two ways because they interpret the law and they interpret the Constitution and you have to change the Constitution to change their interpretation. He said he didn't know bow much weight lhe counties could carry with such a recom­ mendation at the federal level, "but at least they know where we stand. "On the state level. I want to make sure that all our representatives and senators get a copy of the resolution so they understand and they can. in turn, talk to federal (officials) and push that through, and they could pass a resolution supporting it. That's the only way we're going to change that concept. "If we want the Constitution changed, well this is how we do it," Burd said. "If we want to allow change we can’t be worried about what they said in the past. You go ahead and change it and say you want it changed. "He's (Herrington is) looking at the Supreme Court as the ultimate law of the land and all they are is the interpretation of the Constitution, and this is an effort to change what their (the Supreme Court's) in­ terpretation of 1963 was. basically." Burd said. Commissioner Emmet Herrington said he spent three hours Monday going over the Supreme Court decisions and "I would like to see this referred to the Human Services Committee and let the committee read these and bring back a report to this full board be­ fore we vote on anything like this... I think this could result in litigation... It has in the past in other political entities " "I see nothing in here mandating or legis­ lating. I don't see how this could possibly be involved in litigation.” Commissioner Rod Goebel said. "If we get sued we won't go down alone, anyway." Burd said, speaking of the other counties in the grass-roots movement. n would ask that we know what we're do­ ing before we make these decisions..... " Her­ rington said. "...I would ask you to real these things first... Some of these decisions that were bound by." The Constitution never has said religion can’t be in school. Burd responded. "The court is the one who screwed it up to start with." Burd continued. "That's why we re pursuing (it), we re trying to explain through the legislative process to change the law. The court is obviously supposed to in­ terpret the law. We're trying to propose that our federal people and state people change the law so the court can understand that it is not what the Constitution meant that we cannot pray in school." on record in support of returning voluntary prayer in public schools are Clare. Mis­ saukee. Montcalm. Oscoda. Presque isle and St. Joseph. In other business, lhe County Board: • Received a letter from Seth Phillips, chief of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Solid Waste Management Unit, Waste Management Division, aborit a recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision that "makes clear that the impon/export restric­ tions of county solid waste management plans are fully enforceable as they apply to inter-county transfers of waste entirely within the boundaries of lhe state." The decision pertained to lhe case of Citi­ zens for Logical Alternatives and Responsi­ ble Envi.onment. Inc. and Attorney General ex rel DNR versus Clare County Board of Commissioners and Waste Management of Michigan Inc. "This decision is the culmination of sev­ eral years of litigation regarding the constitutionality (and therefore lhe enforceability) of the import/export restrictions of county solid waste management plans." Phillips said. “Il's pretty plain that we do have control" over local solid waste, said Barry Board Chairman Jim Bailey. "Imports from out of sate and exports leaving the state remain exempt from county plan control as a result of the United States Supreme Court decision in both the Fort Gratiot and Carbone cases." he said. • Authorized spending up to $500 from the county's "Training Fund" to hire an administrative intern to coordinate and advise (he County Futuring Committee and area chambers of commerce regarding economic development. The role of the intern will be "to effect further cohesion within the county." A report will be given back to the full board. The Training Fund is funded by donations from Commissioner Emmet Herrington who contributes his county board salary to lhe fund. Herrington, who serves on the Economic Development Committee for both the Chamber and Futuring Committee, said, "We don’t know whether it (lhe idea for an intern) will help. But it's an effort to procre­ ate again, not just react. "It’s not the intent to dominate or to take away anything from any organization, he said. The intern will probably be a Western Michigan University student and the $500 would go to pay mileage, he said. He also mentioned that the Futuring Committee needs "all the help we can get. not just from government but from citizens throughout the county." • Heard citizen Louise Odrzywolska ques­ tion the board s wisdom of authorizing the purchase of what she called a "beat up old portable" classroom for office space for the Barry County Animal Shelter. The board did not comment after her remarks during the public comment portion of the meeting. However, Bailey said after the meeting that dry wall is cheap and the funds approved for the purchase of the portable include renovat­ ing iL • Heard a report that Robert Shaffer is do­ nating his services on the Veterans Trust Committee for the remainder of the year be­ cause of county budget constraints. That will amount to a savings of S150 for the county. • Learned that County Administrator Pat Endsley is Hastings School Board president by Jean Gallup Staff Writer As soon as new board members Kim Alderson and David Myers were officially recognized Monday by the Hastings Board of Education, the annual election for board offi­ cers was held. Patricia Endsley was named president of the board. Colin Cruttcnden was selected vice president. Ray Rose secretary and Tom Groos treasurer. Committee and organizational liaison ap­ pointments also were approved. They are: Executive Committee: Patricia Ends­ ley, chair. Colin Cruttcnden, Ray Rose and Thomas Groos. Career/Vocational Education: Mike Hubert, chair, Endsley, Rose. Finance: Thomas Groos. chair, Cruttcn­ den, Endsley. Negotiations: Cruttcnden, chair. Hu­ bert, Rose. Property/ Insurance: Cruttcnden, chair. Hubert. David Myers. Curriculum: Groos. chair. Kim Aiderson, Endsley. Legislation: Alderson, chair. Cruttenden, Myers. Personnel: Endsley, chair, Alderson. Groos. Transportation: Rose, chair, Hubert and Myers. The system planning council representa­ tive is Alderson, Employee Benefits Com­ mittee representative is Rose, with other members of negotiations or personnel com­ mittee as alternates. The Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation (HEEF) representative is Ends­ ley. with Cruttenden as alternate. Hastings City Nature Committee represen­ tative is Hubert with a onc-year term, and Myers, with threc-year term. Rose is the Michigan Association of School Boards liai­ son. In other business at its ^organizational meeting Monday night, lhe board: • Approved Great I Jkes Bancorp, Hastings City Bank. Hastings Savings and Ixian As­ sociation and National Bank of Hastings as depositories (or school funds. • Purchased surety and fidelity bonds for several school officials. • Approved indemnifying several school staff members from liability. • Continued the schools' various funds and accounts, designated the treasurer, secretary and business manager as signatories on checking accounts, and authorized lhe super­ intendent and director of operational services to approve withdrawals from savings ac­ counts. • Set the board meeting dates and locations for the coming year. • Designated officials to sign documents for the board and others to act as agents of the board, with alternates. • Decided to continue membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association. • Arranged to provide accident insurance that parents may purchase for students from First Agency Guarantee Trust Life through Crosby and Henry Insurance Company of Grand Rapids. BISD adds two staff members to handle jobs program by Jean Gallup Staff Writer As the new "intake" center for jobs pro­ grams for Barry County residents, lhe Barry Intermediate School District has added two people to its staff to help administer the program. The BISD has a contract to supply work programs from July 1. 1995, to June 3, 1996, in the Joint Training Partnership Act (JTPA) program. The JTPA program uses federal money funneied through the Michigan Jobs Com­ mission to provide job training to residents of specific service areas. An agreement between Barry. Branch and Calhoun counties as a service area has the BISD providing job training for the Barry County area, said JTPA Director Margaret Groner. The Mid Counties Training and Employ­ ment Consortium in Battle Creek lost lhe program earlier this year, when Calhoun County pulled out of the three-county agreement forcing a new configuration of lhe job training program delivery service. The new intake coordinator. Mary Beth Rice, held a similar position at Mid Coun­ ties in lhe Battle Creek office. Marvin White is the new placement coor­ dinator. He had worked for Mid-Counties in the Hastings office. One of White’s duties is the "on the job" training program, which works with people 22 and over who are unemployed and low in­ come, Groner said. She added that they were now looking for people who fit in that cate­ goryIn the on the job training program, the employers arc paid part of the job applicant s wages for 12 weeks, while the applicants gain experience in the job they will hold af­ ter the training period, Groner explained. For more information, call 945-9545, ex­ tension 17 or 40. Two more programs for young people ages 16 to 21 provide part-time work experi­ ence through the jobs training program. Groner said. An "in school juniors" program and an­ other that helps those in alternative educa­ tion, adult education or home schooling are available. The programs start when school begins in the fall, but applications arc taken in August Those interested can call the • Decided, after discussion with propo­ nents, not to rescind a letter to the Hastings City Council written earlier, asking to be left out of the proposed Maple Ridge His­ toric District. • Accepted the personnel report. • Awarded food services contracts to Bate­ man's Dairy for dairy products. Interstate Erands Corporation for bakery products and Amertex for linen service. AU were low bid­ ders for the services. • Approved an application for a young stu­ dent who lives on Irving Road in the Thor­ napple Kellogg School District to attend school in Hastings by a 4-2 vote, with Thomas Groos absent. • Approved two students' request to attend schools out of district. One will attend Kentwood and another Delton Kellogg. The Board denied out-of-district transfer requests for three more on a 4-2 vote. Accepted, with thanks, $12,000 from the Central Elementary School PTO to buy li­ brary books, computer and playground equipment for the school, and 12 compound bows worth $2,094 from Proline Company for use in the middle school physical educa­ tion program. • Heard information on several textbooks being considered for adoption and purchase if the budget allows. above numbers now to be put on a waiting list. Groner emphasized that the jobs program serves everyone in Barry County. "If you live in Middleville, Delton, Freeport, Nashville or Woodland area, call to get an appointment," she said. "If it is loo difficult for you to get here, we can come there." Mary Beth Rice is the new intake coordinator, Marvin White is the new placement coordinator. Herrington said he thinks the court looked at the issue in the "interests of the total population, not any segment of it." Commissioner Sandy James, who sup­ ported Burd's motion, said there has not been any problems with any school in Barry County, but that the board is saying it sup­ ports voluntary prayer in the nation. "We re just saying that we feel prayer is important if a person wants to do so." James said. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he agreed with Herrington that commissioners should do more research on what the Supreme Court has handed down "1 don't know if this is the avenue to do it" Wenger said of changing the law Other Michigan counties that ha* c gone Michael Brou n was absent because of an in­ jury from a fall Saturday • Listened to positive feedback from Commissioner I^ew Newman and several other commissioners about the excitement in the community regarding the repair of the courthouse bell mechanisms. The bell now rings again on the hour after many years of silence Newman said people gathered at the courthouse early in the morning on July 4 to hear the bell. "It has a beautiful chime." he said. "That was to me real exciting." • Approved seeking a $70,774 grant from the state for community corrections. Com­ munity service work is a big focus. Adult Probation Supervisor Steve Werdon said. It's geared for inmates who are non-threatening to society. Werdon said the program has been successful and officials have not had to deal with an emergency overcrowding at the jail since March 1991. "The better they oo. the more will re­ spond to that." Werdon said. Hastings Rotary Club elects new officers New officers and members of the board of directors for the Hastings Rotary Club are (from left) Director Olin Bundy, Treasurer Ray Wieland, Director Jeff Mansfield, Director Randy Teegardin, President-elect Jerry Sarver, Director Jan Hartough, Director Scott Bloom, New President Todd Harding and Past President Dave Storms. Miss­ ing from the photo are Secretary Bob Nida and Directors Ted McKelvey Dave Baum. The election of officers was announced at last Monday afternoon’s Rotary meeting. Joann Christensen Twenty-one year veteran retires from Hastings Schools Joann Christensen was recognized for her service to the Hastings Area School System at lhe July 10 meeting of the Hastings Board of Education. "Since Oct. 10, 1974, Joann Christensen has been faithfully serving the students of lhe Hastings Area School System....that is serving them lunch, serving special treats to them, and (Joann being known for being outspoken) serving wisdom and advice to them,'' said President Patricia Endsley. "Joann is retiring in September of this year after 21 years of service. During her time in the school system. Joann worked first at Southeastern School and then at Hastings High School. At lhe high school, Joann was assigned the task of coordinating student helpers. As a result, she worked very closely with Dave Wilcox and his Job Training program for special education stu­ dents. "Joann always found time to do special things for her kids' as she called the students....things that ranged from giving candy wreaths at Christmas to special gifts for graduating seniors. And. few many years. Joann has been a faithful helper at the ticket booth for athletic events, giving her best public relations smile to all the fans as they came to watch the sports events," Endsley continued. "Joann is a well respected and special per­ son, considered by those who wtxkcd with her as more of a friend than as a fellow em­ ployee. "We re sad that Joann has decided to leave her full-time employment with the schools, but we know that she deserves some time for her family. Thus, we wish many happy and healthy retirement years for her." Endsley concluded. A book of Christensen s choice will be donated to a school library and she was given a certificate of appreciation by the Board of Education. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 13, 1995 Outstate court funding plan vetoed by Engler Letter writer’s concerns about rodeo puzzling To The Editor: When I read the letter to the editor in the Banner on the "4-H Rodeo story.” 1 could not believe my eyes. The previous write-up was not a one-sided story, as this woman hap pens to think. 1 thought it gave fair coverage of both sides. Obviously, this woman has never been to a rodeo practice or a rodeo event pul on by these kids', parents and their leaders. This bunch of kids arc Mime of the most courteous young people you could possibly ask for. They are always ready io give a helping hand It is expensive to put on a rodeo, no one will dispute this. Each contestant pays $10 to $12 per event they participate in. Most contestants participate in two or more events. The only people who have a pass for the rodeo are the contestants and there are two parent passes. This means grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and any friends are paying spec­ tators. This also does not include the $20 on an average the kids spend on the midway, for food and rides. When a few parents attended a fair board meeting this spring (in support of our kids rodeo being at the fair), they didn't have any figures to give us. So 1 wonder where this lady got hers from. I would like to know what our kids had to do with the John Berry concert going under? I didn't sec any of our kids out doing rain dances to make a disastrous storm. We were told the reason we could not have a rodeo the same week (the week of the fair) as lhe profes­ sional rodeo was because of a conflict of interest. Boycotting the livestock sale is news to me and did not come from any of our club members that I know of. Our family, fellow rodeo team members, families and a lot of friends are not going to the fair this year in protest to what happened to our kids. This is the only boycott I have heard of. Our family would have been first in line for Let’s put the “Heart” back in 4-H To The Editor: 4-H.. Back in the '50s. my older sister belonged. She loved it. and grew wiser for it. As her little sister. I remember her planting, growing, harvesting and showing the suc­ culent products at lhe fair. Within the recent past. 4-H has added a twist to that wisdom and sensitivity. Rodeo, with its "thrill” and public "entertainment.” has been added to the rosier of educational projects Scared, skinny-legged goats are released in arenas to be pursued, tied and released. Those cute little calves are chased, roped, and jolted to the ground by our educated kids. The "brutish” bulls and "bucking broncs" are released from shoots usually after having "hot” ointments and/or electric prods placed in their hairless, sen­ sitive rumps. You know how it feels when you’re pinched a good one? Pinching is what helps to keep the action going. Those seemingly harmless straps that round the horses back quarters pack the punch and provide the "entertain­ ing" bucking and kicking. Hank straps, they're called. I can’t help but wonder, are we teaching our children care and concern for animals that are intended to feed us. provide us pleasure and help when needed, or are we training kids to think of them as demolition derby machines? 4-H’ers are still using "Heads. Hands and Health" in producing winning harvested goods and preened animals to sell. 1 am hop­ ing that someday soon the "Heart............ will return and our kids and their teachers will replace harassment with harmony and whoiesomeness. We would all benefit. Kay Doyle No ‘vicious vengence’ from 4-H To The Editor: I would like to respond to the letter June 29 regarding the 4-H Rodeo and the conduct of the 4-H leaders. First, our 4-H leaders, all of them, need to be commended for the fine job they are doing women in Michigan today As for the "vicious vengeance." the Fair Board members had better think twice about where they got the money for the new fairgrounds The 4 H kids and their leaders and families helped pay for and put up lhe buildings at the old fairgrounds and the reason they got so much for the old fairgrounds was because of all the buddings Because of this, lhe 4-H events should not be cut from the fair. If the events are not mak­ ing enough money, first discuss it with the 4-H Bead and then, if necessary, increase the entry fee and gale fees. These kids plan all year for the fair, and work hard. Il is the duty of lhe leaders to make sure the kids get what they have worked so bird for — to be able to perform for the community. By standing up io the Fair Board when the board is wrong is not "vicious vengeance." This is just teaching the kids to have the guts to stand up for what they believe is right 1 have yet to see a kid with a 4-H background become a gun-wielding, property destroying person who beats up on people. The Fair Board should look at lhe situation again. There is never a conflict of interest when it comes to a 4-H event and an outside event The local people should have the choice to go to both. This is a 4-H county fair first. John Anderson Hastings ?4 better,... 'Write The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of cunent general interest. 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We try to instill just the opposite and I for one do not appreciate such a statement. The Banners first article was good coverage. I also thank Fair Board members who were in favor of our rodeo to be at the fair. We ap­ preciate the support, h's just too bad it wasn't enough! Robin Fenstemaker Hastings How about fireworks in Hastings? State Rep, Terry Geiger announced that Gov. John Engler vetoed a budget proposal for an additional $25 million to provide full funding for outstate courts. Geiger (R-Lake Odessa), who represents all of Barry County in the Slate House of Representai vcs. said he was disappointed with the decision, but realizes the difficulty the governor faced in finding the extra money Geiger, chairman of the House Appropria­ tions Judiciary Subcommittee, staled his op­ position to the outstate court funding proposal in his column in this week’s edition of the Reminder. "The budget process for state courts was extremely difficult," he said Tuesday in a press release. "Bipartisan leadership from both chambers agreed to include the extra fun­ ding after the spending plan reached an im­ passe The prospect of providing more resources to outstate courts is a goal mini legislators would like to sec happen I am sure many of them are disappointed that t'ie money won’t be there this year.” The 87th District legislator said Engler wa» hard pressed to find $25 million in an already tight budget Further budget restrictions would have to be made to cover additional ex­ pense. he added Supporters of the proposal have argued that Detroit-area courts have enjoyed funding for lhe last 15 years and it is only fair that courts in lhe remainder of the state receive funding. "While I wish wholeheartedly that the money was there for outstate courts, the 1995-96 fiscal plan does live within the state's means without the need for rescinding tax cuts we made earlier this year," Geiger said. "Just because full outstate funding did not happen this year, the seeds of court reform have been planted and 1 am committed to pur­ suing fair and equitable changes to supporting Michigan courts.” LEGAL NOTICE T ' whereabouts of Defendant. Virginia M Bartlett. it unknown, that service upon Virginia M. Bartlett, of MDCt To The Editor: hnetber 4th of July has passed us by. Nice weather, excluding the afternoon showers, made it great firework weather, but if you wanted to go somewhere to see fireworks you didn't have a lot of choices. Battle Creek had some, but why should we have to go to Battle Creek? Algonquin Lake also had some, but what fun it wonld be sitting on the side of the road? Why can’t Hastings put on some fireworks? I think the Country Club would make a great place to have them Or even a local parking lot. Wouldn’t you think quite a few people would show up? It wouldn’t hurt to try at least once If money is a problem, then I'm sure people would participate in fund-raisers. If you had to. we could charge a few dollars for admis­ sion to cover some cost, if it were at the Coun­ try Club. Residents could pack a picnic and then watch the fireworks. Cterek Brookmeyer Hastings Council should deny Pennock request 7b The Editor On July 24. the Pennock Hospital planned unit development (PUD) project will be voted on by the City Council. There is much resistance to the Pennock re­ quest from concerned neighbors and the com­ munity as a whole. After a public bearing and denial by the Planning Commission, the coun­ cil now will vote on the PUD proposal. The City Council can override the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial, which is very seldom done, and would be a real disservice to community-minded people on the Planning Commission. Attempts arc being made to do just that (override) by phone calls and meetings with council members io work on an alternative to a possible lawsuit against the City of Hastings. This type of action does nothing for the community: The hospital, using donated funds io bring a lawsuit against the city, or the city having to use public funds to defend themselves. This is a wonderful community with an ex­ cellent medical facility and medical person­ nel. Let us go back to being one! Let us keep our neighborhoods and our businesses in business complexes. Mike Trahan Hastings CORRECTION: In last week's Banner story about the Fourth of July celebration at Charlton Park, the name of Joey Matthews, who took third in the freckles contest and first in watermelon seed spitting, was spelled incorrectly. Also, it should be noted that lhe chicken barbecue was sponsored by the Fourth of July Veterans Association, a non-profit organiza­ tion. not the local American Lesion. CASE NO. 95-086-CH KAMEN LYNNE KRONK. Plaintiff RJCK W. MASON. MAX D. RtSCHOW. ond VIRGINIA M. BARTLETT ond their heir. ond assign*. or anyone claiming on interest through the Defendants. Curtis G. Broughton (P47200) Attorney for Plaintiff UAW-GM LEGAL SERVICES PLAN Wyoming. Ml 49509 (616) 531-7722 rr IS FU«TH£« O»D«ttO thof Michigan on the 15th day of May, 1995. PRESENT: HON. JAMES H. FISHER CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE On the 15th day of February, 1995 an action wot filed by Karen Lynne Kronk. ogointt Rick W. Moton. Max D. Rischow. and Virginia M. Bartlett 4- J __ 1-11___ _ OMuKMO O» 1OIIOW1. recorded Plot thereof, os recorded in Liber 3 of Woodland. County of Bony. State of Michigan. Curtis G. Broughton (P47200) Attorney for Plaintiff UAW-GM LEGAL SERVICES PLAN Wyoming. Ml 49509 (616)331-7722 (7/77) Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (2021 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Carton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Avt . phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400 State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (al of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760 State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (al of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 13. 1995 — Page 5 FINANCIAL FOCUS Patty Schondelmayer put her family first, will be sadly missed bMarir 0. Christensen of Edward 0. Jonas & Co. The three-basket approach to retirement Retirement planning is a major concern for today’s Americans. In fact, a whopping 60 percent of today’s workers worry that they will run out of money during their retirement years. There’s a kN you can do during your work­ ing years to build a retirement nest egg. But retirement planning shouldn't end when you retire. How you handle your investments dur­ ing your retirement years can have a big im­ pact on your income and taxes. During their working years, future retirees typically have a single retirement fund This may be an en-.ploycr-spoawred pension plan, an annuity, an individual retirement account (IRA) or a savings account earmarked for retirement. When they eventually retire, they use this fund to supplement Social Security benefits. This method may be acceptable, but • :norc well-rounded plan can provide a more comfortable retirement. A better approach might be to use the ’three-basket’’ plan, which is designed to maximize the use of tax deferral. The longer you can defer paying taxes on your in­ vestments. the smaller your tax bill is likely to •fee. and you get to keep more dollars for ’ retirement With this approach, basket no. I consists of taxable savings and investments that can be easily tapped for immediate income. This should be the first source of income in the beginning years of retirement. The income is taxable whether you leave it in your account or withdraw it. There’s no tax benefit to let­ ting the income compound, so you might as well use this income first. Basket no. 2. contains qualified retirement plans such as IRAs. simplified employee pen­ sions (SEPs). 40l(k) plans a more. Assets in these plans grow tax-deferred until you withdraw them, and you’re not required to take distributions until age 70'6. Leaving these accounts undisturbed for those extra years can result in substantial tax-deferred growth. Basket no. 3 includes non-qualified taxdeferred investments such as fixed or variable annuities. These investments provide taxdeferred growth and compounding as long as you hold them Annuities also feature a death benefit, providing built-in protection for your family. The values of variable annuities fluc­ tuate, but in the event of the annuitant's death, beneficiaries are guaranteed to receive at least lhe net deposits or the full market value, whichever is higher. Ensuring a comfortable retirement means taking advantage of as many opportunities as you can. The three-basket approach is a sensi­ ble way to make lhe most of your retirement income. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. GIRL. Amber Nicole. bom at Pennock Hospital on June 27 al 3:56 p.m. to Mike and Jeanette Pickard. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 14*4 ozs. and 21** inches long. GIRL, Bethany Nicole, bom al Pennock Hospital on June 27 at 8:21 a.m. io Brian and Tammy Schwanke. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 1*4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kelly Marguerite, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 28 al 8:32 p.m. to Tim and Shirley McMillen. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 8 ozs. and 21*4 inches long. GIRL. Megan Rosanne, bom at Pennock Hospital on July I at 9:52 a.m. to Joyce Berry. Middleville, weighing 6 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 20*4 inches long. BOY, Benjamin Hospital on July 3 Amanda Slagstad, 5*4 ozs. aad 21 *4 Lee. bom at Pennock at 3:18 a.m. to Trevor and Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., inches long. LEGAL NOTICES NTVWM T0WWS4BP BOARD MUTING July 5. IW Mwting colted to order of 7:00 p.m. All mambsrs and several citizen* present. Clerk » and treasurer s report* jrvsn and approved. Resolution verifying Fiber Fest OS a non-profit organization wot approved. Hazardous waste ordinance studied. Bill* approved for payment. Meeting adfeumed at 8:IS p.m. Emily Harrison Close Company AT&T 53s/. Ameritech 45s/. Anheuser-Busch 55s/. Chrysler 48’/. CMS Energy 24’/. 64 Coca Cola 74’/. Dow Chemical Exxon 71s/. Family Dollar 15s/. Ford 32’/. 50’/, General Motors TCF Financial Corp. 48'/. Hastings Mfg. 18’/. IBM 99s/. 47'/. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 66s/. Kmart 14s/. Kellogg Company 70 McDonald's 37’/. Sears 59s/. Southeast Mich. Gas 19 Spartan Motors 10 Upjohn 37’/. Gold $385.30 Silver 5.18 Dow Jones 4680.60 Volume 376,000,000 Change —•/. + ’/. —VI, + '/. + •/. —1 + 2’/. + »/. + ’/. + 2’/. + 2’/. , +1 -*’/. '+ 1V. —»/. —1’/. —VI, —VI, + '/. —'/. + 1'/. —•/. + .30 + .08 + 95.45 by Karen Mauck Sto#Whter Patty Schondelmayer will be remembered by her employees as a great boss and a won­ derful person. "1 remember she was so easy to talk to. You could talk to her about anything. She was just so friendly." said Vicki Butler, sec­ retary of Schondelmayer Insurance. "She was just a great lady." Buller said. "I learned a lot from her. She taught me a lot in the short time I worked for her." Schondelmayer. of Middleville, died of a heart attack Tuesday. June 11 at Blodgett Memorial Hospital in Grand Rapids. She had been in the hospital's care for surgery. She was 66. "I keep waiting for her to walk through the door or call." said Buller. "I guess I don't realize what's happened yet." Schondelmayer was bom Aug. 30. 1928. the daughter of Cleotis and Genevieve (Sturgeon) Cummings. She attended and graduated from Middleville schools. In 1948, she married Glenn O. Schondelmayer. She sold Avon before getting involved with the insurance business. She worked as a secretary for the insurance agency for 20 years, until she bought it from the owner. She worked under owner Warren Williams for 20 years, then a few more years under a different owner. Larry Gardner, before the insurance agency again was sold, this time to Schondelmayer. She had worked at the agency as either secretary or owner for more than 30 years. Carol Healy, who worked under Schon­ delmayer for 10 years, had nothing put praise for her "She was a very outgoing person, and never at a loss for words," she said "She was well liked by everybody, and had some- Hastings schools set lunch prices cost for athletic events increases J-Ad Graphics News Service If nothing changes at the federal level in the Naiional School Lunch Progr ms. the prices for breakfast and lunches arc set for the 1995-95 school year in the Hastings Area School System. A full-price breakfast will cost $1 with the reduced price 30 cents. A full-price type "A" student lunch will be $1.50 (or $7 for a week's tickets purchased at one time). The reduced cost for the same lunch will be 40 cents. The cost for an ato, lunch will be $1 Superintendent Clfl Sthoesse! said at Monday's board meeting that the a la carte line will be subject to price rises as they oc­ cur. and if there are any changes in lhe fed­ eral food program, adjustments in lhe other food services also may happen. A breakfast program, which the school initiated last year, is mandated by the stale. Also, the trustees voted to raise the ath­ letic activity admission prices to match the pricing schedules of the other schools in the O-K White, the new athletic conference the school is joining this fall Student passes will be $25. or up $10; a family pass to activities will now be $80. up $20. and a Century Pass, which admits all immediate members of a family into all activities will be $135, up $35. The dates and kcation of school board meetings were also announced. They are: Aug. 28. Hastings Middle School; Sept. 18, Central Elementary; Oct. 16. Pleasantview Elementary; Nov. 20, Northeastern Elementary: Dec. 18. Hastings Middle School; Jan. 15. Southeastern Elementary; Feb. 19. Hastings Middle School; March 18. Hastings High School: Anril 15. Pleasantview Elementary; May 20. Hastings Mid­ dle School: and June 11. Hastings Middle School. All board meetings begin at 7:30 p.m After closed session following the meet­ ing. the board approved taking an option on a 22-acre parcel of property on Starr School WHEN: Tuesday, July 18, 1995, 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Baltimore Township Hall, 6424 S Bedford Road STORE ADULT FOSTER CARE Opening* PRIVATE ROOMS Homemade Pizza "The Best In Town" Open 7 Day, at 6 am. Dally '« 10; Frt. & Sat. 'Hl 11 M-43 In DOWNTOWN CLOVERDALE File No 00423414 In the matter of DAKOTA DUSTIN TAYLOR, Minor. TO: The unknown father whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barrod or affected by the following NOTICE: A hearing wilt bo hold on August 14. 1995 at 9 30 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Show on the Petition to Terminate Parental light* of the above named minor, who wo* bom January 9. 9WJ. YOUR FAILUM TO APFEAR AT THIS HEARING SHALL CONSTITUTE A DENIAL Of YOUR INTEREST IN THE CUSTODY OF THIS CHILD July 7 1995 Robert I. Byington. (P27621) 222 West Apple Str eet Hosting*. Ml 49O5BX2-«8 1(616) 945-9557 Roy ond Mary Richard* 3170 South Wall lake Rood Hostings. Ml 49056 (7/13) PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY CLANRS NOTICE 348 Willim Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-9433 Family Health Care Services (MedcaxS only st tfss Xme) 110 W. Center Street, Hastings ■ PtryUc-n/.. (616)945-9516 ./ Services , • Ca// for an appointment 945-9304 HELP WANTED Currently have 2 positions available in our Dietary Depart­ ment. These positions offer a variety of hours and duties. Interested applicants should apply at... File No. 95-21671-IE • Estate of DONALD W REYNOLDS . Your interest in the estate may be barrod or af­ fected by the following: • The decedent, whose lost known address wo* 793B S Wall Lake Rd.. Dolton. Michigan 49046 died June 26. 1995. An instrument dated April II 1995 ha* boon admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditor* of the deceased ore notified that nil claim* against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Larry E. Reynolds. 3345 Wardell Rd . Lansing. Michigan 48917 or to both the in­ dependent personal representative ond rhe Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058 within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to it James J. Goulooxe (P44497) 129 W. Stole Street Hostings Ml 49058 616-945-2255 (7-13) Subway Associate Manager Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 District Health Department Pr iO ALL MTERESTED PERSONS PURPOSE: To consider a request for a variance from the Zoning Ordinance to allow a minimum of 200 feet of frontage on a private road for a residential lot In the agricultural zone Instead of a minimum of 200 feet of frontage on a public road. Property is owned by Juergen Nitzsche, 825 W. Sager Road (part of the West V4 of Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 8 West.) Anyone interested may attend the meeting or send their comments In writing to Baltimore Township Cleric, 4502 Davidson Road. Hastings, Ml 49058, prior to the meeting. ’’HOME AWAY FROM HOME” Barry-Eaton STATE OF MICHMAN Share local information with a friend, relative who's moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! NOTICE Of MEETING Every day after 4 p.m. • 623-2994 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF HEARING Road, between Terry Lane and River Road. It will be the site of a new elementary school if the bond issue passes. With the option, soil samples and envi­ ronmental studies can be done on the prop­ erty. Schoessel said. "We've been kxiking for several months for an appropriate site in that area." be said. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD of APPEALS (7/13) Clerk Patty Schondelmayer thing good to say about everybody." Healy said the insurance agency was a small office, run almost entirely by Schon­ delmayer. She said there would be only one other girl for office help. "She ran the whole business from the phone." Healy said. "She had a good business. She did it all on her own." said sister-in-law Sharon Schon­ delmayer. She was an active business woman, but Schondelmayer was family-oriented first. She had four children and eight grandchil­ dren. "I will remember her as a super grandmother." said Sharon Schondelmayer. Schon del mayer's children are Dianna (Richard) Overmire of Caledonia; Sandy (Barbara) Schondelmayer of Hastings; Susan (Dennis) Stiver of Farmington Hills; and Julie (Frank) Wigda of Middleville. Her grandchildren are Todd. Brent. Chris. Derek. Kelly. Kary, Tracy and Paige Share*) Schondelmayer said her sister-in­ law was a family person, and get-togethers with the family were always fun. Pally would take her daughters and granddaughters shopping on Saturdays, just a day with the girls. "She went out with Julie (her daughter) jusi the week before last, because she knew she wouldn't be able to go again for a while after surgery." said Shan*) She also remembered Pally Schondelmayer as being a great cook. "She was probably the best cook I've ever eaten from." she said. Patty and her husband. Glenn, soon would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniver­ sary. "h's kind of sad. They would’ve been the fourth m lhe family" to reach 50 yean of marriage, said Sharon Schondelmayer. "We are all married to the original spouses." Sharon Schondelmayer said the family was shocked by Patty Schondelmayer’s death "It was unexpected. Only her daughter knew things were not as good as Patty made them out to be." she said. "She wanted it that way. She didn't want us to worry." Schondelmayer also bad been active in the Middleville VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary and was a supporter of 4-H. 1‘crhaps her sister-in-law sums up the feel­ ings about Schondelmayer best "1 enjoyed her. She will be missed." Funeral services are today at 11 a.m. at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Schondelmayer Insurance will be closed to­ day for the funeral, but will reopen Friday. Reserve your booth today for the: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS course and state certthcaoun Excellent employment opportunities lor individuals who are miercsled in the nursing held All shifts available upon hire We offer health insurance vacation and few** benefits and a Marring wage oi *6 55 per hour Classes cart JULY 24th and end AUGUST 4th The first 6 day* of class wtD will be from 6 15 a m to 3 00 p m H you are interested in tak­ ing this class, pieaw come to Thornappk Manor between 8 00 a m and 4 30 p m Monday through Friday to fill out an apphea non before JULY 20th Applicants chosen to take the das* do 2nd ANNUAL MAPLE VALLEY | COMMUNITY EDUCATION i*1995 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show Date Saturday. October 28. 1995 Tunc: 10:00 A M to 4:30 P.M. Location: Cafeteria and Adjoining Hull' Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School We are presently screening applicant* for the Subway Associate manager position. The Associate Manager will be responsible for daily operations that include hiring, training, promotions and paper work. Previous food service/management experience a plus Good math and reading skills required. Benefits include medical insurance with optical and dental options, paid vacation, and an IRA option. If you're an energetic person and a team leader with good communica­ tion skills, please submit your application or resume' in person no later than July 28. or send to: Walters-Dimmick Petroleum. 1620 S Kalamazoo Ave.. Marshall. Ml 49068. Attn.; Subway - Neil Kirkingburg. 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville. Michigan 49096 Thornapple Manor Phone: 517-627-3037 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD. HASTINGS. MI 49058 EOE Booth Sizes &. Rates: 8x4' - $25 • 8 x10 - $30 Nashville Shell Spee-D-Mart 133 S. Main — Nashville �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 13, 1995 Barry County Fair showcase talents and entertainment Musical entcnainmcni and action packed events along with an array of projects exhib­ ited by young people and adults will be pan of the 143rd Barry County Fair. An appearance oy the country music band Confederate Railroad and a professional rodeo show are some of the new highlights. The fair traditionally showcases the talents of young people plus adults in the open classes, and this year is no exception. The popular midway opens at 4 p.m. Monday. Even though “the official first day of the fair" is billed as Monday. July 17. there are a variety of activities that take place on July 15-16. For instance, harness racing is sched­ uled for both July 15-16 and a youth dog judging show, non- livestock judging and barrel judging are all part of July 15. On lhe 16th, events include a free gospel music jamboree, rabbit crafts, cavy showmanship and breed classes and a youth dog agility class. On July 17. fairgoers can enjoy harness racing at 12 noon in front of the grandstand. The W.G. Wade midway opens at 4 p.m. with a pay one price ride special for $9. (Save an extra dollar with a ride coupon July 17. "95 is Alive." That's this year's theme for the Barry Fair, which takes place July 15-22 at the Barry Expo Center grounds, located oo M-37 between Hastings and Middleville. HASTINGS SKVKNTH-DAY adventist CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (al Seen School Rood) Wiliam Garter. Pastor Church ptes number b 945-2ITO Com■tey Service Cesar number is MS-2361. Saturday servicM are: Satete School at 9 20 a.*. (for all adates aad childrea) aad Wortoip Service a llOOi m lou in far Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7:004 «0 p m Our Community Service Castor. 302 E Green good, dees condition are accepted oaly during above hour* If you are in need of doted phase call MS-2361 for an aRxtemest WILCOMI CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 31*3 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phoae (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. MS-3974. Worahtp Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m. aad 11:00 a m . Sunday School. 9:43 a.m. 4-H meats Mondays. 6 30 p.m. to SOO pa Bfoie Study. Weteadey*. 5:13 p.m. at Delores Gaaprn. SOI Barber Rd.. Hastings Mens Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until for­ te nonce Call Mr. Stephen Lewd at 945-5363 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. July 16 • *.00 and 10 00 a m. Holy CommuMon. Thursday, July 13 — 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Dey Camp. 6: 30 p.m. Softball. 1:00 p.m., AA. Friday. July 14 - 9.-00 am-300 p.m. Dey Camp Saturday. July 13 - 1:30Sept Rdr.lOOpm, NA; Monday. July 17 - 6:30 p.m. Soft ball Tuesday. July 11 - 10:30 a m Acolyte Tru ; 100 p.m Steph Supp/Suprv . Wednesday. July 19- 10.30 am Acolyte Tm . 7.00 p.m.. Akar Guild HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Lawrence Hubley. pastor, phone 943-3397 Church phone 9454993 Kathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning. 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Moron* Wor dup. 6.-00 p.m . Eventag Worship. 7 13. Youth Fellowship Nursery far all services Prayer meeting. 7: 00 p.m. Wednesday. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Sutan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Bos 63. Hasting*. Ml 49051 THORNAPPLK VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Ptator CHURCH (formerly called The Church office phone 948-2549 Hastings Grace Brethren Church). Sunday worship 9 00 a.m. and 600 Powell Rd . I mile real of 10:43 a.m. Sunday CMtea * Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor church Tuesday prayer aad share Emencu*. 945-9224 Sunday Ser time 9:30 a m Wednesday evening victa: 9:43 a.n. - Bible Classes service 6:30 p.m. Youth group for all ages. 10:40 a m. - Morning meet* Wednesday 6:30 p.m. alao. Wonfap. 5:30 p m. Youth meeting Nursery avadabie far all services. wuh George and Barb Kunpie. Bang the whole tamd> 945-9116. 6:30 p.m - Bible study for all. Thursday. 7:30 p.m.. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC prayer aad Bible study, sharing CHURCH. BOS S. Jefferson your faith Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Fate Charles Fisher. Pastor Devotriaa and softball for the Slrrtay Maa 4:30 p.m.; Sunday youth Masses IO0 a_m and 11:15 a m.. GRACE BRETHREN HASTINGS BIBLE ASSEMBLY OF Coafassioas Saturday 4.-004:30 Hastings free methodlst FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 B Woodlawn. Haaongs. Michigan 94*4004 Kevin Sharkey. Senior Pastor. Jtenaa R. Barren. Aaat. Pastor Sunday Services: Sneday School 9:43 a.*.. Cteas for ail ago*. 11 .-00 urn. Morning Wontap tevtoe, Jr. Church up fo 4th Grade. 6.00. Evening Service. Watetltey 6:30 Awarn Clubs. r!0D P.m.. Terns in Houseman HA p.m.. Aduhs Prayer aiteg. 1:13 p.m.. Adah Choir practice CEDAR CREEK BIBix, Cate Omsk Kd.. 1 mi South. Pastor Brent Bmten Phone 623-2213. Sunday Schwi at 10-00 a.m.; Wor­ drip 1 hOOa.m.; Evening Service at 600 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.a. CHURCH -Comer State Rd and Bollwood Si.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. A**ociate Pastor. Re» Tod Clark. Youth Pastor Sunday - 10 a m D.V.B.S with Sheldon Rhodes. 11 am Worship Hour. 6 p.m. Families United Nightly D.V.B.S theme. Monday thru Wednesday — 7 p.m. F.U.N. (Fanihei United Nightly D.V.B.S) Church nunery and children'* church provided Share group* meeting in various home* Contact church office for info, on these Prayer and Bible study at church NASHVILLE AREA IT. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Either Charks Fite. Pastor A mtssirei of St Rose Catholic Church. Htotmgs Sunday Mana 9:30 am. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 152 9228 Morning Cefebnuoa 10 am. Fellowship Tune Before the Service. Nunery. children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leaderatap tramiaf. The Church Page Is Paid tor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTING* *AVINO* A LOAN, FA Hastings and Laks Odeasa WMN FUNIRA1 HOME * Heatings FLEXFA* INCORPORATED of Hastinga HADOMAL BANK OF HASTI NOS Member F.D.I.C. THf HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Huntings BOSLfY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rood. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 751-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 (home phone). Sunday Service 9:30 a.m . Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Prayer time: Wednesday*. 7:00 p.m Awui Program Thursdays 6 30-8:30 p.m. Ages 3 and 4 thru Sth and 6th grade. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Cost* Grove Road Paslor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30 INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing term - 1651 Maduson Rd.. Hasxmgs, Ml 49038) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson. Mister. Jim tateky. Phone 944-4043 Sundry Services - 9.30 am.. Bible School; 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, in home Bible stody. Call far locate -623-3110. . CHURCH or THE NAZARENE, 1716 Noffit Broad­ way. Randall Hartman, Piter. Sunday Services 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour; 11 OO a.m. Mornmg Worsfap Service; 6:00 p.m Eronmg Sarvice; Wednesday: 100 p.m. Services far Adults. Teem md Children. BARMY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Am, Haofam. Ml 49051 Sunday Ser­ vices: BMs Classes 10 a.m., Worstap 11 a.bl, Ih’toise Services 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Ncrtnaa Herroe. Minister. Phone 945-2931. Bfate Survey on videos in the home. Free BMe Cor respoodencc Course^ HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor SaDy C. Keller. Director of Christian Educate. Friday. June 30 — 4:30 p.m. Applicaiion Screening for Youth Director position. Parent/Youth Advisory Coanutxmeat, Christian Education Comouttoe. and anyone wishing to participate Sunday. July 2 — 9:30 Morning Worship Ser­ vice. Service broadest t over WBCH AM and FM Nunery pro­ vided The Sacrament of Comrnumoa will be served today laterviews for Youth Director poaiboa will be held Monday. July 3 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED, in­ terview* far Youth Director poaite will be heal Tuesday. July 4 Independence Day. CHURCH OF­ FICE CLOSED. Reminder: CHURCH OFFICE HOURS FOR THE SUMMER ARE: 9:00 a.m.-12-OO p.m. Monday thru Friday. ST. MATTHIAS ANGUCAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd.. Hasting*. MJ 49051. Fate Gate .Inhsene Vicar. Phom 623-2050 (Dete) after 6 p.m. weekday* or all day weekends Sunday Monung Prayer 9:45 a m.; Mau 10:00 a.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green aad Church street*. Dr. Buffbrd W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worship 9:30 a.m. — with child care for in­ fants and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church far ages 3 thru 8; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAYS Family Church Night — Prepared light meal 6 00 p.m.. Bible Study and Act-vine* for Kids 6 45 p.m . First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all age* Thursday. July 13 - CROP Walk Committee 7:00 p.m.. Room 108. Saturday. July 15 — Fnends Group Potluck 4 00pm Sunday. July 16 - Special Mu**c by Men * Emcm bie Tuesday. July 18 - U M Men Dinner and Program. 6:30 p m Saturday. July 22 — Black Top Beach Part) Car Wa*h Squirt Gun Otympw. * (BBPCWSGO) I 00 p m SUPPORT GROUPS - VIP* (Visually Impaired Person*) 9:30 ■ m first Friday of month September thru May. Narcotics Anonymou* 12 Noun Monday. Wednesday and Friday. Al Anon 12:30 p.m Wednesday*. Top* No 338 — 9 15 a.m Thursdays. Alcoholic* Anonymous. 4 00 p.m. Wednesdays from Plumbs Family Market). At 6 p.m. in front of the grandstand, lhe Michigan Two Steppers will perform and there will be country western line dance demonstrations The grandstand show features all the action of a professional rodeo at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, beginning at 1 p.m., is Buddy Day on the midway sponsored by Pizza Hut. That evening, at 7. Da Yoopers will perform their 20th anniversary concert. Senior Citizens' Day is Wednesday. July 19 so all seniors will get in for half price until 5 p.m. It's also Kids' Day when all kids 12 and under are free all day long and the midway pay one price is $6 for kids 52inches and under until 6 p.m. The Kid's Pedal Pull is a featured event at 1 p.m. In front of the grandstand , at 7 p.m.. the coun­ try music group Confederate Railroad will perform, opened by the group. "Solid Ground." Remaining reserved track scats are S16 with unreserved grandstand scats going for S14. On Thursday. July 20. lhe midway opens at 1 p.m. vitb an all day pay one price ride special of $9. The Ponderosa Steak House Variety Tent opens at 2 p.m. with 4-H demonstrations. The heavy hitting action of the demolition derby is at 8 p.m. and all grandstand seats are $6. Ladies Day is Friday. July 21 and all ladies are admitted for one-half price until noon. A special Ladies' Day program begins at 10 a.m. in the Ponderosa Steak House Variety Tent and sponsored by Felpaush Food Stores. The program will feature "The Butterfly Lake" and a chocolate sake contest. The midway opens at 1 p.m. and lhe live­ stock sale takes place at 2 p.m. in the Show Arena. Also at 7 p.m. is n«otocross action in front of the grandstand. On the fair's closing day. Saturday, July 22, the midway opens at 12 noon for the last blast. The pay one price is $9 to ride all the rides from noon to 5 p.m. or from 5 p.m. to close. (Save an extra dollar with Plumb s coupon). The free antique tractor pulls are in front of the grandstand at noon. At 4 p.m. in the Variety Tent, the True Value-WBCH Country Showdown will be held. At 6:30 p.m. in front of the grand­ I I Jesse Contreras LANSING - Jesse Contreras, 75, of Lansing, passed away on Wednesday, June 2S, 1995 at his residence. He was boor in Wariand, Wyoming, the son of Gabriel and Carmen (Arellano) Contreras. He was employed ss • Steel Worker in Chicago for seve-al years. Mr. Contreras w, preceded in death by one siser. Mary; seven brothers, Joseph, Fred. Raymond, Bruce, Mau ice, Charles and Gabriel. Surviving are one sister, Lucy Villa at Cali­ fornia; five brothers, Lottis Contreras at Lans­ ing. Bob Contreras of Chicago, Tom Contreras of Lansing, Andy Contreras of Grand Rapids. Nick Contreras of Chicago;. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday July 3, 1995 at St Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa with Father Thomas Boufford officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Arrangements were msde by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. |Blanche Finkbeiner| CALEDONIA - Mrs. B. Blanche Finkbein­ er, 93, of Caledonia went to be with her Lord on Sunday. July 9. 1995. Mrs. Finkbeiner was ■ member at the Cale­ donia Order of the Eastern Star, the United Methodist Women's Society, Caledonia Womens Cub and the Alto Gardea Club. She and was preceded death by Finkbeiner. her husband. Frank hcSSr,in Mildred She is survived by her son and daughter-in­ law, Gene and Elizabeth Finkbeiner of Caledo­ nia; grandchildren. Roa A. and Brenda L. Finkbeiner of Grand Rapids, Brian Jay Fink­ beiner of Caledonia; great grandson, Joseph Jay Finkbeiner; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clarence and Olive Martin, Gordon and Ruth Martin; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday July 12,1995 at the Caledonia United Method­ ist Church with Pastor Bobby Dale Whitlock officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Caledonia United Methodist Church. *Allen E. Prmticc| COLUMBIA, MARYLAND - Allen E. Prentice, 81, of Columbia, Maryland and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Sunday July 9, 1995 in Maryland. He was born on January 13, 1914 in Hast­ ings, the son of Frank A Mary (Cooley) Prentice. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hast­ ings schools, graduating in 1931 from Hastings Hi^h School. He was married to Marjorie Endsley who preceded him in death on December 11, 1992. He has lived in Maryland for the past lOyears, moving there from Florida where be had resided for several years Mr. Prentice served in the United Stites Army during World War II. Following his discharge, he returned to Hastings where he was employed a brief time at EW. Bliss Company. He re-enlisted in the Army serving 25 yean and then retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Survivors include his daughter, Linda J. (Prentice) Highsaw of Catonsville, Maryland; granddaughter. Ericka Lee; great granddaugh­ ter, J aznun Lee; two sisters, Ethel Gibson of Middleville and Helen Stem of Chicago, Illi­ nois; two brothers, Clarence Prentice of East 1-inring and Verne Prentice of Essexville; several nieces, nephews and great nieces A nephews. Visitation will be Thursday July 13, 1995 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings Graveside Services will be held on Thursday July 13, 1995 at 1:30pm at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with Doctor Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. stand. lhe roaring action of the tractor pulls starts. This event will feature modified, su­ per stock and two wheel drive trucks. Every night of the fair, there will be entertainment in the free Ponderosa Steak House Variety Tent. Monday is local band night and so is Wednesday. Tuesday the Karaoke contest quarter-finals take place there, and the semi-finals of the Karaoke contest arc Thursday night. Karaoke finals arc Friday at 7 p.m. The Country Show­ down is Saturday at 4 p.m. Fair gate admission for adults is S3 and children 6-12 is $1. Children five and under are free. Parking and tram shuttle service to lhe main gate arc free. Prices for grandstand shows are extra and vary each day. according to lhe event, and range from $2 to S14 to S16 per person. Planning a GARAGE SALE?!i Advertise it in The Reminder, on Tuesday, and The Banner on Thursday for a "Double Punch!" Paul Wilwn Wetzel | HASTINGS - Paul Wilson Wetzel, 80, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday July 5. 1995 at his residence. He was born on September 23,1914 in Itha­ ca, the son of Charles and Evelyn (Helman) Wetzel. He was raised in Ithaca and attended schools there, graduating in 1934 from Ithaca High School where he was an outsunding athlete, particularly in football. He farmed with his father in Ithaca and later in Darke County, Ohio. He was married to Kathrine E. Blumenstock on August 8, 1936. They lived in Ohio until 1942 when they moved to Ashley, to Ithaca in 1944, to Vermontville in 1959 and into Hast­ ings in 1975. Mr. Wetzel’s employmem included: farm­ ing. carpentry work and for several yean as custodian for the Hastings First Baptist Church. He wu a member of the Hastings First Bntist Church. He wu preceded in death by his wife, Kathrine on November 24, 1987; daughter, Evelyn Mae in 1939; sisters, Anna Belle Wetzel and Mabie Roberts; brothers, Waiter, Herman, Robert, Eber, and Dale Wetzel. Survivon includes n.s daughter A husband, Norma A Lester Woodbury of Vermontville; son A wife. Gale A KoArvf Wetzel of Nasinille; son A wife. Bill A Sherry Wetzel of Hast­ ings; granddaughters, Tonja Woodbury, Troda Sager, Tammy Hilton, Cherish Wetzel and Christa Wetzel; grandsons, Bret Wetzel and Joel Wetzel; two great grandsons, Ben A Joe; brother, Clifford Wetzel of Ithaca. Funeral Services were held on Friday July 7, 1995 at Hastings First Baptist Church with Pastor Jeff Worden and Pastor Jim Barrett officiating. Burial wu in the Hosmer Cemetery in Cast­ leton Township of Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings- Lorin A. Oversmith BATTLE CREEK - Lorin A. Oversmith, 79, of Battle Creek, passed away on Friday, July 7, 1995 at Battle Creek Health System Communi­ ty Site in Battle Creek. He wu born on August 25, 1915 in Barry County the son of the late Clark E and Emmer (Haskell) Oversmith. His mother died when he wu three years old and he wu raised by his father and stepmother, the late Mae Ovenmith. He wu a 1934 graduate of Hastings High School Mr. Oversmith retired October 31, 1976 from the Kellogg Company where he worired 27 1/2 years. He wu head machine operator in the packing department. He also had an auto­ mobile dealers license, and for several yean operated Ovcrsmith Motor Sales, first on Michigan Avenue, and then on Bedford Road He was a member of the Lakeview Baptist Church and a former deacon. He wu a past counselor of United Commercial Travelers, Council 8253 and auxiliary #161. He held a private pilots license and wu a past president of the Field Flying Club, wu a founding member of the Civil Air Patrol in Battle Creek, he wu also the first adult Scout Squadron lead­ er in Battle Creek, and wu a member of the Kellogg Flying Oub. His hobbies included flying, traveling, gardening and taking pictures. He wu married to the former Emma F. Fruin on March 27, 1937 in Angola, Indiana. He wu preceded in death by his father; mother, stepmother, sister. Myrtle Ellis; stepbroJier, Harold McCaulley. Survivors include his wife; daughters, Mariyne Groves, Mary Ann Cook, Patricia Paul all of Battle Creek; son, Lorin C. Over­ smith of Battle Creek; 15 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday July 11, 1995 at Farley-Estes Funeral Home with the Reverend Delmer B. Case officiating. Burial wu in Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Histiocytosis Association. Envelopes are avail­ able at the funeral home. |Patty Schondelmayer p MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Patty SchoodeimijK* er, 66, of Middleville, passed away on TuesdayJuly 11,1995 at Blodgett Memorial Hospital K* Grand Rapids. < She wu born on August 30, 1928, thK: daughter of Cleotis and Genevieve (Sturgeon):Cummings. She rnirried Glean O. Scboodeiiiuyer IK; 1946 ud wu • local business woman Hastings. Mrs. Schondelmayer enjoyed sewing, shop­ ping. reading, and family oriented activities. Surviving are her fusbud, Glenn; children, Dianna (Richard) Overmire at Caledosia, Sandy (Barbara) Schondelmayer at Hastings, Susan (Dennis) Stiver of Farmington Hilla, Julie (Frink) Wigda cf Middleville; grandaocs, Todd, Brent, Chria, Derek; grsnddaaglan, Kelly, Kary, Tracy, Paige; brother. Roben (Phyllis) Cummings of Kalamazoo; sister, Linda (Marty) Fox of Americus. Georgia; several nieces, nephews aad loving Heads. Funeral Services will be held oo Thursday July 13. 1995 al 11:00am at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Martin Fox officiating . Burial will be in Mt Hope Cemetery in. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Education at Pennock Hospital in Hutings. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Lillian Bernia Hurlbert LAKE ODESSA - Lillian Bernice (Russell) Hurlbert, 68. at Lake Odessa, paaaed my cd Thursday. June 29, 1995 at her rraidrnrr : She wu born on May 9,1927 in Lake Odes­ sa. the daughter of John and Mary Jane (Collins) Waldren. She attended Lake Odessa Schools. ? She ws married to Clyde Russell aad Do# Hurlbert, both of whom preceded her in death. Mrs Hurlbert was employed for several yean at the Lake Odesaa Canning Company. She wu also preceded in deash by one brother, Lyle Waldren and one siater, Vivian Kimmel Surviving are two aona, Dennis Russell anf Albert Russell both of Lake Odessa; six grands children; ten great grandchildren; fair ailhsc Vada Bailey of Shelbyville, Ellen Miller cf Lowell, Leona Huaaema of Lake Odeasa, Wreatha Cooper of Ionia; one brother, Douglu Waldren of Lansing. Funeral Services were held on Saturday July 1, 1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Wanl Pierce officiating. Burial wu in Lakeside Cetuserf In Lake Odeasa. Arrangements were nude by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. GROW with THE SpiRHl �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 13, 1995 — Page 7 (Woodland News... By Catherine Lucas Withiems to mark 50th anniversary Jim and Orphic Withkm of Hastings will be wed 50 vears on July 17. The children and grandchildren are giving a buffet reception in their honor. The dinner will be from 1*4 p.m. on July 15 at Tyler Creek Campgrounds. 13495 92nd St. SE. Alto Fnends and relatives are welcomed to come and join us for the celebration. Reids to celebrate 65th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Claude and Myrtle Reid will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary July 23. 1995, at the Putnam Park Bldg., in Nashville. MI. Hosted by their children from 2 to 4 p.m. Claude and Myrtle (Ellsworth) were mar­ ried July 26. 1930 in Bank Creek. The couple have eight children and lots of grandchildren. Linds to celebrate 50th anniversary Thalers to observe golden anniversary Wm. Russell and Betty (Sisson) Lind of Woodland will be wed 50 years on July 14. An open bouse in their honor will be held from 1-4 p.m. on July 16 at Zion Lutheran Church. 6338 Veit Rd . Woodland. Hosted by their son David and Carolyn Lind of Clarksvilk. They have three grandchildren, Christina, Timothy, and Teresa Lind; and three ttepgrandchildren Tom Miller. Suzanne Milkr and Dan and Janae Wolcott No gifts please Norval and Norma Thakr invite you to join them in the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary al an open house on Sunday. July 16 from 2-5 p.m. The occasion will be observed bl Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake with family and friends. Norval Thakr and Norma Yoder were mar­ ried on July 10. 1945 in Laredo. Texas. They have lived all their married life in Freeport. The appetizer and dessert reception will be hosted by their daughters, Linda and Joe Alberding. Sue and John Bkrmacher. along with grandchildren. Scott. Collin and Sarah. The couple request no gifts, only your presence or best wishes. Each year. Williard and Margaret Brodbeck and their children buy some young catfish to suppkment those in the Brodbeck pond and to replace 'hose that have been caught in the last year. Some years there are two or three albino fish among the babies when they arrive. One such albino catfish has been watched by lhe family for five or more years and was named "Big Al." He had become a wise and wary fish. Every Brodbeck family member hoped to be lhe one to catch "Big AL” I mi Wednesday evening, July 5. Jessica Brodbeck, lhe 9-year-old daughter of Abraham and Diane, got the big white catfish on her line. Her father helped her pull in the fish that went over the capacity of Abe’s 5 lbs. fish scale and was 24 inches long. This fish was caught a few years when it was much smalkr and thrown back, but this time. Jessica kept her prize. Grandpa Will was thinking about having the fish mounted for Jessica, but most of the rest of the family were talking about catfish fillets. Will said that removing Big Al from the pond leaves only one or two smaller albinos and none have been received for the last two or three years For the tenth time, the children, grand­ children. great-grandchildren and various other members of the extended family of Ford and Orpha Enz met at the pond on the Ron and Norecn Enz property on Woodland Road on lhe Fourth of July weekend. The Ron Enz property is north of Woodland on Woodland Road. The family members come from as far away as Pennsylvania and as near as the Yonkers Windmill Farm around the corner on Brown Road Over the weekend, around 80 people were in and out and enjoyed the meals, swimming, visiting and camping behind the Enz home Three gas grills and various ocher equipment from family members, including a large canopy tent owned by Ron and Norecn, helped feed and shelter the large family. The immediate family of Ford and Orpha included Ann and Jack Ludwig and John and Donna Guiliani and Lauren from Illinois; Keith and Nicok. Kyle and Sarah Enz from Ionia; Erica and Emilk Enz, Jan and Jerry Yonkers. John. Jetta. Jake and Jason Yonkers. Ron and Noreen and Ford and Or­ pha Enz. all from the Woodland area; Shan­ non Kintner from Indiana; Noreta and Joe Oc­ to. Charles and Shelly and Ron Walker and Lori and Christian Octo from Pennsylvania; Laurie James from Westland; Tabitha Dunn from Charlotte. David. Cody and Tyson Enz from Portland; George and Marek Eldred from HaMiugs. and Beth and Dennis Geiger and Hannah from Clarksvilk. Ocher relatives, such as Marvin and Martha Ludthexi from Hamilton, Earl and Achsa Jessica Brodbeck and the albino cattlsn, ' Old Al, which she caught from the Brodbeck pond last week. Her father, Abraham Brodbeck, brother Michael, sister Amanda and cousin Lisa McDiarmld. Munson and Elaine and Louis Haddock from Bank Creek and Kendall Buck from Hastings area spent some time with the Enz family. On Sunday, a wedding shower was held for Shannon Kintner and Jacob Yonkers, who are to be married in August. Tickets to the annual scholarship steak din­ ner al the Lions Den and the Woodland Townchouse are being sold oy Woodland Lions. The dinner is to finance the 1996 awards to Woodland area seniors al Lakewood High School. It will be held Satur- McMillins to mark 60th anniversary Bowen-Crossley engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bowen of Plainwell are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Cyndee Jo, to Mark Crossky. the son of Mrs. Laura Crossky and the late Earl and Virginia McMillin’s 60th wedding anniversary will be Sept. 21 of tnis year; however, they will be celebrating the occasion on Saturday. July 15<h with an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social. It will be held at the home of their daughter and husband, Eariene and Larry Baum. 660 Indian Hills Dr.. Hastings, between the hours of 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. In the event of bad weather, the celebration will take place in the Leason Sharpe Hall of the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Friends of the McMullin’s are invited to at­ tend. Please, no gifts, only your best wishes. Adrian Crossky. They are planning a Sept. 9. 1995 wedding. Christies to observe 25th anniversary J You are cordially invited to come and cekbrate the 25th wedding anniversary of Larry and Kevin (Kca*i) Christk at the American Legion Hall in Hastings on July 15th at 8 p.m. No gifts, please. Hoopers to observe 70th anniversary Helen and Vernon Hooper invite all fnends and family to their 70th wedding anniversary celebration. July 14th. 1995. from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m in Middkvilk at the Club House of Cider Mill Village Hekn and Vernon and three children Jean. Jane and Jack moved to Middleville from Lansing Vernon became treasurer, vice president of White Products They both were active in the community and church. They have 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren Shepard-Mitchell plan to wed Sept. 16 Rick L. and Christine M. Shepard of Hastings are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Teresa M. Shepard, to Mr. J. Patrick Mitchell, son of John E. and Iva L. Mitchell of Hastings. Teresa is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School She is employed by Lake States In­ surance Company in Grand Rapids. Michigan. Patrick is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School. He is employed by Simpson In­ dustries in Middkvilk. Michigan A September 16. 1995 wedding is being planned Many happy returns. * Give the jift that twei more than you've ftven Fwr Unit a» $25. you cai a fuecc of A menu to vomeooe you care A«i your bunker for a fih lertificale upon pun.hjv Velma Harmon to mark 90 years Velma Dick Harmon of Hickory Comers will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house and buffet from 1 to 5 p.m. July 16 at the Barry Townhip Offices. 1515 E Orchard. Delton Hosting the event will be her son-in-law and daughter. Gordon and Betty Greer of Augusta, her four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren No gifts please If you are unable to attend and would like to send a card - mail to 4816 W. Hkkory Rd.. Hickory Comers. Ml 49060. Edna Heaven to observe 90th An open house will be celebrated by family and fnends of Mrs. Heaven on Sunday . July 16th at the Springbrook Park in Middkvilk between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m. Mrs. Heaven has been a resident of lhe Hastings-Middkvilk area since 1938 and now resides at Lincoln Meadows She has six children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren Mrs. Heaven still contiues to be a part of the on-going activities at Lincoln Meadows and spends many hours making lap robes for the Hastings Nursing Home A family reunion will be held at the park al 12:30 followed by the open house. day, July 15, in the Woodland Lions Den and the Woxlland Townhouse from 4 to 7 p.m. Tkkets are $8 per person or $15 per couple, and only 200 will be sold, as that is the number of steaks that will be purchased. Plans were made co get an air conditioner in the Lions Den before the dinner, as it was very hot in the building last year. Two 50/50 cash drawings will be held dur­ ing the dinner. Plans for the annual Labor Day weekend chicken barbecue in Woodland’s Herald Classic Memorial Park are being finalized. This dinner is always on the Saturday before Labor Day and it is the Woodland Lions Club’s traditional large money maker each year. The Lions’ list of good works with this money is long and varied and includes eye care for local children whose parents cannot afford it. The club plans to hold a huge raffk in Oc­ tober and has a few thousand raffk tickets to sell. The prize will be a four-day, three-night stay at MGM Grand Hotel In Lat Vegas'. W package will not include meals or gambling money, just airline tkkets and lodging at the hotel. They are being sold for $2 each or three for $5 by Woodland Lions now. Proceeds from this special raffk will go to improvements on the Lions Den including the new roof that has already been installed. On Sunday, Lakewood United Methodist Church held a special service and dinner for those who have been members for 30 years or longer. There are 42 such members on the church rolls. Of course, those of such long­ time membership were first members of the Lake Odessa or Woodland United Brethren churches. The dinner was tossed salad, mixed fruit or jello with cottage cheese, chicken and spaghetti casserok with cheese, carrots, roll and fruit-topped cheese cake with punch, iced tea or coffee. It was planned and served by John Waite and a committee. After dinner. Victor Eckardt pointed out that the Woodland Church, which is the oldest building at what is now the Lakewood United Methodist complex of buildings, was founded by several families (most of them Eckardts or related to the Eckardts). who had also been among lhe founders of Zion Lutheran Church. He said these families were basically Lutherans who followed me teachings of a cir­ cuit rider into a link different theology, which stressed conversion and dropped the confir­ mation ceremony. The denomination was known as “The Evangelical Church.” For many years, this church was known as the Zion Evangelical Association but sometime along the way became known as Woodland Evangelical Church. Victor stressed that the northeast comer of Woodland Township had always been the home of stable families and a stabk society because they came from the German Lutheran background and had Lutheran values. Sometime in the 1940s. this "evangelical" denomination merged with the liberal branch of the then-divided United Brethren Church and became known as the Evangelical United Brethren Church. The church became United Methodist when the Evangelical United Brethren denomina­ tion united with the Methodist denomination in later years Steve Barnum said his memories of his and Diane s early membership in the church soon after they were married were heavy with Sun­ day School class events under the teaching of Erv Bates (father of Gerry Bates, Doris Fkssner and Janice Flannigan). He said Bates insisted that for an outing they find a restaurant with "atmosphere" raid they went someplace past Grand Rapids where Steve had his first experience with frog legs He said he did not eat them again until a few weeks ago at a restaurant with no atmosphere. Doris Fkssner said that at one time when the church had drive-in services the piano in the drive-in control room, which was not a very secure building, had nests of mice in it. Every once tn awhik, a mouse or two rain out when someone began to play the piano. Eunice Black also mentioned the mice in the piano uuring that time. Pastor Ward Pierce gave a dismissal prayer and Doris Fkssner led the singing of “Blest Be The Tk That Binds." �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 13, 1995 LEGAL NOm OF MOffTOAOK FOMDCLOBUM Default having bean mode in the condition* of a reel et>at. mortgage mode by RALf-H OWEN KELLER JR and PRISCILLA C KELLER hutbond ond wife of 6502 Tischac Rood. Lake Odessa Michigan 48849 and BOND CORPORATION, a corporation organuod and existing under the low* of the State ol Michigan who** address is 2007 Eastern S.E.. Grand Rounds Michigan 49507. doted Moy 27. 1992 and recorded on June 3. 1992 in liber 545. Pago 662 of tho Barty County Register of Deed*, and upon which there is now claimed to bo due for principal ond interest tho sum of Twenty-Five Thousand One Hundred Two Dollar* and Ono Cent ($25.102.01) ond no suit or proceeding* of low hav­ ing boon instituted to recover tho soid debt or any Nona OF SALK File No. 94SC-O251 SC HON GARY R. HOLMAN DYNAMIC REAL ESTATE. PlointiH KAREN 5. BRETHAUER. Defendant DAVIS H TRIPP (P29290) Call control Hastings. Michigan 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 Attorney for PlointiH P°NOTlCE tS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of lhe power of solo contained in the mortgage, ond the statute in such case made ond provided, on July 27. 1995. al *00 p.m. the undersigned will sell of lhe East door of the County Circuit Court Building in the Qty of Hostings. County of Borry. State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Or cuil Court for tho County ot Barry ot public vendue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying tho amount* duo and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal foe* and charges of tho safe, including attorney's fee* allowed by law. tho promiso* in said mortgage which ore described os follows* THE WEST 350 FEET OF THE NORTH 374 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12. TOWN 4. NORTH RANGE 8 WEST Tho redemption period shall be six (6) month* from the dote of such solo, unless determined abandoned M accordance with MQ §600 3241 (o) in r.-hkh cose tho redemption period shall bo thirty (30) days from tho date of such sole. Dated Juno 20. 1995 Bond Corporation 3007 Eastern. S.E. Grand Rapid* . Ml 49507 Drafted by . WMiom M Axhoul (P4007I) Attorney for Mortgage 161 Ottawa. NW . $«o. 111-A Grand Rapid*. MI 49503 (616) 456-1315 NOnCl TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that tho Barry County Planning Commission will corduct a public hearing lor the following Special Use Permits REHEARING FOR CASE NO. SP.S-95 — Now Ufe Baptist Church and Ministries. (applicant). Leland and Ruby DeBots (property owner). LOCATION: On tho Southeast comer of Hickory Rd. 8 M-37 in Sec. 27. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for o church ond parking lot. CASE NO. SP.9-95 — Kenneth C. Florio ond Lane G. Florio, (applicants). LOCATION: OH Pleasant Lake Rood on North West Shore Dr. at Pleasant Lake. Lot* 9-17 of Pen­ nock's Westshore Plot, Sec. 8, Borry Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit to operate a campground. MEETING DATE: July 24. 1995. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room In the Court* and Law Build/ q at 230 West Court St.. Hasting*. Michigan. Interested person* desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will bo given the opportunity to be hoard al the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of tho above described proper­ tie* will be completed by tho Planning Commission members tho day of tho hearing. Person* Intemstod m accompanying lhe group should contact tho Planning Office. The special use applications ore available for public inspection ai tho Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hasting*. Michigan during tho hour* of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Ploose coll the Plann­ ing Office at 948 4830 lor further information. Tho County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aid* and services, such as signer* for tho hearing impaired ond audio tape* ol printed material* being considered at tho mooting to in­ dividual* with disabilities at the meeting/hearing uan ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. In­ dividual* with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service* should contort the County ol Barry by writing or colling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator 220 W State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4691 Nancy I Boersmo. Borry County Clerk (7/13) Dynamic Real Eiiate wai PlointiH ond Koran 3. that I shall toll ot public sols io »So highest bkJdor 1995. ot 1 00 p.m.. tho following detcribod propor- A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 /4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST SIDE OF ENGLAND ROAD WHICH LIES SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST S47 39 FEET NORTH 8 DEGREES 55 MINUTES EAST 100 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32. THENCE NORTH 8 DEGREES 55 MINUTES EAST 75 FEET THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 100 84 FEET THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 54 MINUTES EAST 74.22 FEET THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES WEST 113 58 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH INGRESS ANO EGRESS OVER LOT 7 OF SUPERVISOR'S PtAT OF ENGLAND POINT, AC CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Subject to all conditions, rettrktiont and Deputy SherlH Drafted bv: David H. Tripp (P29290) Hosting*. Ml 49058 24:ntoftole (7/27) nonce or BALI Com No. 93-GC-0407 BUTTERWORTH HOSPITAL. PlointiH LAWRENCE D. DREWYOR and PAUL WE DREWYOR. NOTICE it given that, by virtue of o writ of ex­ ecution ittuod out of the 56-1 Diitrict Court for tonomonti of lawronco D. Drowyor and Paulino Commencing SW corner of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 17. T2N. RI0W, thence E 50 rods contorlino of highway known ot Koi lor Rood; tho highest biddor. at tho front door of tho DOtMOS AND HOEKSEMA Attorney for Plaintiff Grand Rapid*. Ml 49512-1924 (616)957-4950 (•/10) Dear Ann I anden: I am a secretary at a health care organization I’d like to know what obligations 1 have to my employer when 1 am at home sick. Whenever 1 call my office and say 1 am not coming in, whether I’m taking a sick day or a vacation day. my supervisor calls me at home It’s not uncommon for her to phone several times throughout the day. Her calls concern things that could certainly wait until I return to work, which leads me to believe that she is calling to check up on me. I don’t call in sick often. I’m an honest per­ son, a conscientious employee and a hard worker. It angers me that I and my fellow co­ workers are being ’’monitored.” One of my fellow workers was away on vacation and the boss left a dozen messages on her answering machine. Is this appropriate behavior? She didn’t think so. and neither did I. If I’m taking a sick day. it means I’m too sick to work, which also means 1 shouldn’t have to deal with work-related issues on the phone at home. An occasional emergency would be OK. but this happens all the time. No one • in this office abuses sick-leave privileges, and 1 don’t understand this type of controlling behavior. Is this legal? Is it common practice among employers? Must we answer this supervisor's calls? How can we put a stop to it? — Monitored in Mass. Dear Monitored: Is it legal? Yes. Is it com­ mon practice? No. Your supervisor sounds like an obsessive-compulsive personality. These types are virtually impossible to retrain. You are under no obligation to take her calls when you are at home. I don’t, however, recommend leaving lhe phone off lhe h<x>k. You might miss some calls you want to receive. The solution: Invest in an answering machine, and screen your calls. If your boss later asks where you were, simply say. “I wasn't feeling well enough to take calls.” Party too wild Dear Ann Landen: This letter is for the wives and girlfriends who are told: "Dear, the strippen at the groom’s bachelor party are not allowed to be touched.” Baloney! A family member went to my hus­ band’s bachelor party and filled me in on the evening’s events. There was plenty of touching. Afterward, just hours before my wedding, lhe men brought the stripper into my home. While I sto arguing with my future husband about this?the stripper was going at it hot and heavy with the best man in my son’s bedroom. Thank goodness my son was not at home. We did. however, have a house full of out-of-town guests. When I finally came face to face with this woman in my kitchen, I was so angry I wanted to rip her face off, even though I knew it was nothing personal. That was the way she made her living. I’ve heard other stories about strippers at bachelor parties prior to the wedding, and they are similar to mine. My husband says I am foolish to feel this way. Am I? — Still Ticked Off in Oregon Dear Ticked: The bachelor party is tradi­ tionally the groom’s last fling as a single man. This, however, is no excuse to go hog wiki. Strippers and booze arc a lethal combina­ tion. I say. no strippers and shut down the bar fairly early. And make sure every car has a designated driver eeeee Gem ot the Day: Ad in local paper: “For Sale: Complete set of Encyclopedia Britan­ nica. Never used. My wife knows everything.” Long distance ride Dear Ann Landers: "Rhett" had been separated from his wife for four months when I met him wt tie on vacation. We are both 37 and own our own businesses Rhett wanted to keep our dating a secret from his family until his divorce was final. It took 14 months. Although he has offered to come see me, he’d have to stay in a motel because 1 live with my family. This would be expensive, so I drive up every weekend to see him. He buys my gas and takes me to the finest restaurants. 1 spend Saturday. Sunday and Monday with Rhett. On Mondays, I cook, clean and do his laundry. His secretaries like me. So does his dog. It has been four months since the divorce. He has not introduced me to his children, ages 10 and 14. My son knows Rhett, and they really like each other. Rhett's ex-wife is financially set and does not need to work. However, she frequently asks Rhett to cut the lawn and fix her car. 1 have been divorced 13 years and would like lo have a normal family life. Going back and forth to see Rhett is extremely tiring. I cannot leave clothing or personal articles at his place for fear his children will find them. For the pest 14 months. I've had to wait for him io call me every Friday afternoon to let me know if his children are coming over. If they are, it means I’m a kmc. AU my weekends hinge on his kids' plans. This is upsetting, but 1 do admire a father who looks after his children. My son wasn’t so lucky. Am I wasting my time on a long-distance relationship? There are some local men who would like to take me out. — S.P. in N.C. Dear S.P.: Rhett has been divorced for four months and you still haven't met his children? Mighty odd. lady Meanwhile, you’re doing his laundry and cooking and cleaning on weekends, and he's mowing his ex-wife's lawn and fixing her car. How nice that his dog likes you. Give Rheu two weeks to let you out of the. closet. Make it clear you want to make wed­ ding plans. If he doesn't, tell him adios, and concentrate on the locals Happy cheaters Dear Ann Landers: Last weekend, guests at a dinner party shared experiences they had with ditzy retail cashiers. Everyone bragged about how they had taken advantage of a cashier’s mistake. j "Ellen and Sam” bought several items in a , hardware store, and the stressed-out cashier. forgot to charge them for an $80 power drill. { "Melinda” received change for a twenty, when she had given the clerk a $5 bill. Her husband told about getting a 40 percent dis­ count on a piece of luggage that was supposed > to have been marked down 20 percent. They, were ail happy with their "good fortune" and unashamed to tell everyone at the table 1 think what they did was cheap andi disgusting, but 1 didn't want to risk losing their friendship, so I kept quiet. It made me-, wonder if everyone but me thinks it's OK to? cheat if you can get away with it. What could I have said to make the pointwithout sounding like a Goody Two Shoes? —.• Upright or Uptight in Los Angeles Dear Upright in L.A.: Stony silence can speak volumes. Instead of laughing with the group, a stern, unsmiling face could have cooveyed the message nicely. Remember this for similar occasions. ••••• , Gen of the Dey: (Credit the Rubinows, Longboat Key. Fta.): Good judgment enmea^ from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment. Haw trouble sleeping al night and don'tJ want to get involved in a novel? "A Collection,\ of My Favorite Gems of the Day" is the, perfect bed-stand mate. Send a selp^ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes, postage and handling} to: Collection, c/o Ann. Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.25) . Demonstration well closure ! planned near Delton Approved methods for closing or sealing an unused or abandoned well will be demonstrated Tuesday, July 25, at the Tom G ithrie farm on Milo Road south of Delton off MM3. The demonstration is sponsored by the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District and ’Michigan Integrtted Food tnd Farming Systems and Will Include »brief the groundwater science, using a "groundwater simulator." Guthrie's old two-inch windmill well will be closed by American Well Drilling of Richland. Water Resource Specialist Jane Herbert said, "It’s estimated there are thousands of unused and abandoned wells in Michigan. The unsealed and corroded casings of these old wells arc a direct route for contaminants te­ enier drinking water supplies. "One goal of the Michigan Groundwater Freshwater Protection Act (PA-247) is to educate the public on the health benefits of properly sealing unused wells. Well closure is relatively inexpensive and a quick, easy and' effective way of protecting your drinking* water." •• The Barry Soil and Waler Conservation' District is offering 100 percent cost share (up to $500/farm) for well closure to farmers who' participate in the "Farm*A*Syst" farmstead­ assessment system. This money is availableon a finrt-come, ftrst-serve basis, and wells'/ must be closed by Sept. 1. The demonstration well closure is in con- junction with MSU's Kellogg Biological Sta­ tion Field Day. which will feature eight’ separate sessions on sustainable farming^ techniques. The well closure will be part of a ’ watershed management session that will leave KBS (located near Hickory Comers) at 10 a.m., tour out to the Guthrie farm, and returnto KBS al noon. Field Day registration is free. Participants may enjoy a box lunch at the station for $5. For more information, call Herbert at the*' District office (9*8-8056). > CITY Of HASTINGS REQUEST for QUALIFICATIONS CITY FACIUTY/PROPERTY EVALUATION AND MASTER PLAN Joseph Lewis Maier. Nashville and Emily Jean Butler, Nashville Mark Stanley Clark. Hastings and Theresa Hazel Evans. Hastings Brian Ellis Newkirk, Middleville and Teresa Marie Hughes, Middleville. Jamie Dale Brookshire Wilson. Hastings and Danette Marie Bunch. Hastings. Timothy Lee Reeves. Hastings and Diane Marie Eves. Hastings. Timothy Calvin Hall. Kingsley and Nancy Marie Richardson. Hastings Deme W. Heacock. Woodland and Gret­ chen Atm White, Woodland. Lawrence William Cook. Lake Odessa and Donna Louise Hopkins. Lake Odessa. Duane Paul Kissinger, Bellevue and Jen­ nifer Mme Thornton. Bellevue Timothy Luke ihompaon. Middleville and Jane Vestergaard. Kentwood. Darrell Robert Slaughter. Hastings and Valerie Ann Blair. Hastings. Hugo Cesar Osorio. Jr., Hastings and Robin Sue Beach. Hastings Kevin Francis Talz, Auburndale, MA and Trena Ellen Yonkers. Hastings. Vincent Alan Schantz. Hastings and Jodie Michelle Dilno. Hastings. Edmund Paul Feltner. Battle Creek and Ranee Lee Kelley. Battle Creek. John Wayne Hook, Delton and Christine Denise Roche. Delton. Donaki J. Stuk. Hastings and Tnna Elizabeth Hastings. Hastings. Andrew Douglas Walker. Battle Creek and Brandy Larue Herwarth. Battle Creek. Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting... BANNBR CLASSIFIED! An Art and Music Festival JULY 14 • 7:30 PM • CITY BAND CONCERT tLdtSET JULY 15 • SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10 a.m.-9 p.m......................... ............ Art Exhibits 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Children’s Art Activities $$•*< 11 a.m.-12 noon. 12:15-1:9* 1:00-1:45 1:45-2:45 3: 00-3:45 4: 00-4:45 5: 00-5:45 4.-004:45 7:00-7:15 730-9:00 Scholarship Winners Perform .Hom Quartet ............................ Ric Castleman .... Fontana Woodwind Quartet .._„..„_Les Jazz Recyclettes ............. Live to Tell Hastings Jazz Katz ..... Announcements ............ Jive at Five Plus.. PIG ROAST July 15 3 pm - ? arts hatchery building Fish Hatchery Park - Hastings, MI Sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry Co. The City of Haatlnoa, Mlchlflan Is soliciting proposals with qualifications from those who have Interest to do a “CITY FACILITY/PROPERTY EVALUATION AND MASTER PLAN" to include the following properties: City Hall and adjacent property Including rental house. Public Services building and adjacent properties. Fire Station and adjacent properties ■ Old Water Works Building and adjacent property. City Library and adjacent property. Rental house and Arts Council Building located at Fish Hatchery Park. State Rd./Hammond Rd. property. A brief tour of the listed properties will be given on July 27.1985 X 300 p.m. starting at City Hall. We would expect anyone Interested In making a proposal to attend. Any questions you may have will be addressed at this time only for the benefit of all who attend. We expect the Master plan to Include: A Property-Condition Appraisal which shall Include a written review of each facility and/or property identifying overall condition, current uae, expected life, and potential opportunities Including short and long term recommendstlons as to need, continued use and Improvements and/or disposition. It should also include a detailed analysis of the potential needs and appropriate location lor a new City Hall or renovation and/or addition to the existing City Hall as It relates to a new facility to house the Police Department and tor a new Council chambers/publlc meeting room. The Proposal must include at least the following Items: 1. Description of recommendetlons and proposed approach to perform the Master Plan/Study. 2. Project schedule Including anticipated date study will begin and date study will be complete. 3. Firm Identification including name, qualifications, address, and phone number of Project Coordinator and primary contact person. 4. Name, and qualifications of all those working on project. 5. List work experience and references Including the person to contact, address and phone number for recent work completed of similar nature. All proposals shall address and answer Items 1-5 and satisfy the expectations we have outlined to be considered In the Master Plan along with any Ideas, recommendations or Insights you may have. We reserve lhe right to interview any or all consultants making a proposal before making a decision. Once a decision Is made based on quail cations we will negotiate a price based on scope of work proposed. As a guideline the City will not be prepared to negotiate for any work In which the cost would exceed $20,000.00. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any irregularities in a proposal, and to sward the work to the consultant the City deems best qualified to do the work. Proposals will be «x»P'<>d * V* Office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49068 until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday. August 8. 1995. All proposals shall be dearly marked on the outside of the submittal package "Proposal • CITY FACIUTY/PROPERTY EVALUATION AND MASTER PLAN.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 13, 1995 — Page 9 1—, liMira JC* t - -I « oyjoyce r. rrtinoncfu Thu essay was written by George E. While and presented at the Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society at the 1895 annual meeting of the society in Laming June 6 and 7 and primed in the 1896 volume of their Mr. While writes: •When only a small boy. I listened to the tale of a returned traveler from the west, in which he related that once when traveling in the wilderness some IS or 20 miles away from any house, he came across one of the most beautiful gardens he had seen; that it was in connection with a log tavern where there was good cheer for the traveler. When he left it, again plunged into a dense wilderness, which he traversed afoot by following blazed trees for many miles before coming again to any trace of civilization “Just before that, he had talked about lhe privations and sometimes suffering the traveler endured in traversing the west. His story of hb adventures in that way was as in­ teresting to me as a tale from Arabian Nights. “! remember well the name he gave, as that of the genius who had conceived and created his earthly paradise. It was Yankee Lewis, the place was Yankee Springs. “Some yean after, oa a voyage across Lake Erie westward, some of my fellow travelers talked on the same subject a portion of an evening. Several who had partaken of its hospitality had each some interesting incident to relate about the place or its landlord. As that place is in western Michigan, it seems to me proper io present to you for preservation in your archives, some account of it and of him. "Some of you have partaken of the hospitality of that tavern, and will receive pleasure from having it called to mind It is possible that a description of it and some ac­ count of Yankee Lewis may afford pleasure to some persons who never saw the place or hewd of him. “William Lewis was a born landlord. His opportunities for learning how to ran a tavern were very limited, for he was born and reared in western New York at a time when it was itself only passing into civilization from a wilderness. He lived oa a farm from the time of his birth. Feb. 4. 1802. until he migrated to Michigan where he landed on Aug. 8. 1836. at Yankee Springs in the wilderness. 18 miles away from his nearest neighbor southward at Gull Corners. Kalamazoo County. 14 miles from his nearest neighbor eastward at Hastings. Barry County; eight miles from his nearest neighbor northward, who was Louis Moran, the keeper of an Indian trading post at Scales Prairie, who was a son-in-law of Judge May. who. as one of its judiciary had played an important part in the affairs of Detroit, which is in early portion of this century was all there was of Michigan. He was 18 miles away from his nearest neighbor southwesterly al Otsego, Allegan County. “The year before he came to Yankee Spr­ ings he had been induced by an offer of what was then a large price, to sell the farm he had called into existence at Weatherfield, in Genesee County. N.Y. He had been sheriff of that county for a couple of terms. He and his family came by the prairie schooner line through Canada via Niagara Falls, Lundy’s Lane and Detroit, occupying some six weeks ip making this toilsome, tedious trip. ' “According to his oldest daughter's •collection, they arrived at Yankee Springs fat the 8th of August 1836. : “la 1835, he had been in Illinois and Indfena. At Chicago the proprietors of the first A drawing of Scales Prairie Blockhouse, as perceived by Middleville Historian Mercedes French. plat had offered him two lots for the cost of drawing the papers if he would bind himself to build one house there. He could see nothing promising there that year. It seemed to him a dirt French and Indian trading post and not likelv to become anything bettor than that, so he dedined. “He then purchased land near Mishawaka. Ind., and returned home. The next year be started with his family to go there. According to his usual custom, he stopped io rest over Sunday. This time it was at Gull Comers, in Kalarnazoo County, at a tavern kept by Timothy Mills On Sunday in conversation wan tus lancuora aooui me country ano me eta* iMto at lhe Grand River country jaw caaiat into the market, he learned that one settler Mined Calvin Lewis had gone in bet­ ween there and the rapids, to be next neighbor of Mills and had cslabhshed himself tr ihe nonhward in ihe woods It miles away, la moving in then, this man had stopped with Mills aad add some particulars about himself wnacn mius reiaieu, ne roengntzeo tnem as □esenpuve or a oromcr wnose wnereaoouKi ware unknown to him for a couple of yean and *' hom he had feared was dead. Monday they went the 18 miles and visited the brother. “He was located in the edge of the oak openings land oo the line that had been travel­ ed by the very few who before then had gone to the rapids of the Grand River, by the southern route. It was oa the great Indian trail, which had branched off from the Detroit and Chicago Indian trail, and led to the rapids of the Grand, and from there to the Traverse region. Along this. Pontiac. Tecumseh and the Propbet, and lesser Indian chiefs and braves had traveled. The brother had built a log house, but it was yet without floors, doors and windows. Here be proposed to entertain man and beast when they came along. Mr. Lewis was pleased with the location and prospect and saw that if the beginning to be talked of Grand River Valley amounted to anything with its cheap ten shiltng an acre lands, just coming into the market there must be an extensive migration passing this point. He, in a sense, was the vanguard of it. * ’They bargained, and he became possessed of the improvements. Leaving his family there, he returned to Detroit aad bought sup­ plies and forwarded them and his household -i * ’Xicii. m <.«M|uai::i/u.. Pine tree in center ot walk of the old Yankee Springs Garden. Edward Campau, nephew ot Bill Lewis Is in the foreground. goods around by water to the mouth of Grand River, to be brought up the river in a pole boat to lhe rapids, and from there overland to their new home. Before they arrived, lhe great ar­ my of land seekers began their march for the Grand River country, to locale cheap lands. He sent out for temporary supplies io meet the sudden demand, keeping his three hones employed in packing them in. “He also began clearing off his 320 acres for cultivation. His first clearing was made, however, for the famous garden. “He had brought in from Detroit a young Englishman, who had been a gardener. He also brought in a number of farm hands. while yet the country was unbroken wilderness from Gull Corners to the Grand River, excepting Moran's trading post and his own place, a distance of nearly 50 miles. “The next season witnessed the existence of that famous garden, of nearly four acres of which it may be truly said, that it is now doubtful whether its equal exists in the state. He procured from the Baptist missionary at Thomas' station of the Grand River, a list of lhe Indian words he would need to transact business with them and committed it to memory. He soon had all the Indians for many miles around bringing game and fish of all sorts, and cranberries and maple sugar to him. He always bought it whether he needed it or not, so as to encourage them in keeping up the supply. “His amiable wife, whore abilities in the culinary line were very great, admirably seconded his efforts. His reputation grew. Anyone who once partook of the savory vends served at his table would always make it a point to get to Yankee Lewis' tavern for entertainment. “The travel increased and the next year he was compelled to make several additions of considerable size adjoining one another, and they constituted the tavern; four or five of them were log buildings. There were large, old-fashioned Dutch fireplaces in the first ones built. The back log was drawn in by a horse and placed in the wide, deep fireplace, itself almost large enough for a modem room. “Guests did not object to be conducted out of doors to an adjoining building in which the bedroom to be occupied was found, roomy, warm and with more than one bed in it for guests. “For the next 15 years, it was very rarely that there were not a large number of guests gathered around the large, old fashioned, blazing hot fire representing not only all parts of the union, but often different countries of Europe. “Mr. Lewis had the rare faculty of never forgetting a face or a name. In earlier days, he often surprised new arrivals by greeting them by name, as if old friends. Here was a man calling him familiarly by name, he had never seen him. he could hardly believe his cars. The secret of it was that often in talking with his guests, remarks would be made about per­ sons coming or likely to come, that he treasured up for future use and when such per­ son did come, he was recognized by descrip­ tion aad Lewis was able to greet him as if an old acquaintance. “If a person stopped there for entertaiment, if only for a few minutes eve, aad any number of years after that again stopped there. Yankee Lewis would salute by name, shake hands and make friendly inquiries showing an iatorest in him. it never failed to gratify and make the guest feel at home. “He was full of anecdote, remininscences and pleasant chat. In this hostelry he had entertained many, whose names were world wide known. For instance, such men as Lewis Cass. Governors Mason. Woodbridge. Ran­ som. Flech and Barry, Dr. Douglass Houghton. Rix Robinson. Louis Campau. Major Whiting. Flavius J. Littlejohn. Bishop Chase, of this state. Noonday and his Indians and all the Indian chieftains of the Grand River country. All the judges, chancellors and senaim of the state had been entertained by him. “He could tell something about each that was interesting. A dull evening at tris tavern, when he was present, was impossible. He was public spirited and took an active energetic part in political life, representing the county of Barry in the legislature when it met at Detroit He was one of those who largely aid­ ed the removal of the capital away from its proximity to a foreign and possibly hostile soil at Detroit into this now pleasant city, but then a real wilderness. “His charity was almost unbounded, but yet discriminating, to many of the best settlers and pioneers of Barry and Allegan counties can testify. They will say that if it had not been for the supplies of the necessaries of life that he furnished them at the commencement of their clearing, they would have greatly suf­ fered from hunger. He always did it with an agreement that he would furnish work by the doing of which they could repay him and escape the pauerpism. It was not an uncom­ mon sight to see 30 or 40 men hoeing corn for him and as many or more at work in his wheat fields on the same day. No man was allowed to go away from his house hungry. His friends were many and his enemies few. “The first years he was there he took all the men he had and all he could get and went many miles away along the trail and built fog bridges across streams i mpassabie spring and fall so that travelers could use them. At that time, no roads had been laid cut and much less made. These bridges were not the work of a day, but of many days. “Mr. Lewis was a broad-minded pioneer. By considerabe effort, a weekly mail between Grand Rapids and Battle Creek was secured. It was carried on horseback. The contractor found it a losing job and disappeared. Mr. Lewis and General Withey (one of our real state generals), took up the service under the contract and performed it for the convenience and comfort of the settlers. “As soon as it was practical to do. they put on public conveyances, even before they could pay their way. Though they were heavy, springless, canvass covered, lumber wagons, with opening at the sides opposite each scat, and which was huag on an iron­ wood spring held by hooks oa the side of the box. the seats were cushioned with sheep pelts, wool side upwards. Ever, these in fair weather, winding their way among the oak opening around this tree and that tree, avoiding this root and that one, were preferable to traveling on Indian ponies or on foot. At this time, not a road had been laid out north of a short distance out of Battle Creek. “Soon settlements went in various direc­ tions from this tavern as a central point — namely one from Otsego and Allegan, another from Grand Rapids in and by the way of Green Lake and Wayland, another from Hastings and beyond there, and die other was lhe road from there to Ada. "Mr. Lewis had an intuitive knowledge of human nature which enabled him always to address each person in that way that most pleased him and put him in a condition of mind willing to be pleased. He was not a cultured man. his education was only such as could be obtained in the district schools of western New York in times of our second war with England, but a native strength and keen­ ness of intellect and closeness of observation aided by a quick strong retentive memory made defects in that direction scarcely noticeable. “He had his fauhs. but it is not my purpose to call attention to them in this paper. He was in the prime of life and health until a short time before his death, Sept. 16. 1853. A likeness of him taken wirile a member of the legislature and a fine pencil drawing of his famous tavern with its seven stories, all on the ground, is at Caledonia. Kent County, in lhe possession of his son-in-law. Edward Cam­ pau. now and for many years president of the Pioneer Society of the Thomapple Valley. “I do not feel that I ought to entirely omit some description of that garden. It must be brief. He had in it almost every kind of vegetable, berries and fruits that could be grown in this latitude, even sweet potatoes were produced in great perfection. “Drought made no difference for irrigation effected by the large elevated tank filled from a spring oa a tow hill nearby, though pump fogs prevented any undue dryness. His young ambitious gardener was provided with all kinds of seeds aad an abundance of help. “Each national birthday found new potatoes, green corn and green peas in great profusion on this table for hb guests. It had been said that even the gay and festive peanut had been brought to perfection in that quick warm, rich and well fertilized sandy soil, although not to so promising a point as to threaten the pea industry of Virginia and Maryland. “Imagine yourself as standing at one of the roadside doors of that even-connected buildings tavern, looking across the road. You see before you an enclosure of about four acres of land surrounded by a white picket fence and all in a state of high cultivation. No signs or lack of moisture or of cultivation are there. It is laid out in mounds and beds, in which are flowers or vegetables, or small fruits or berry bushes with grape arbors here and there; the walks broad and dean, the main ones six feet broad. “AH around the clearing of perhaps nearly 300 acres is a frame work of forest trees or rather a burr oak opening, seemingly a park. Nature and art have joined hands that morning to give you pleasure for the present and vivid scenes to recall in the future. Seemingly, it is a little corner taken away from paradise to show what was lost by the fall of man. “Such were the attractions that Yankee Lewis presented to the traveler to induce him to become his guest. “The remains of Yankee Lewis are oa a low knoll in sight of the place he loved so well. A pine tree at the head and another at the foot of the grave, mark his resting place. It may be that his rest is the more profound because of the lullaby of the winds among their branches. The garden long ago ceased, lost its life and will remain only in recollec­ tion or in tradition.** Nose: When the William Lewis property was sold out of the family, the remains of William “Yankee BUI" Lewis were removed to the Yankee Springs cemetery just south of where the mansion stood. Mary Goodwin Lewis outlived him by 35 yean. She remar­ ried, to a man named Augustus Mills, and moved to Alaska. Mich., where she died and was buried. Mary Lewis Hoyt, their oldest daughter, tells about moving her father's re­ mains to Alaska cemetery placing them next to those of her mother. Sbanrr.- Historical Collections. Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society. Vol. XXVI. Robert Smith and Cam. State Printers and Binders. Lansing. 1996. REQUEST for BIDS •: Detail from an 1873 Grand Rapids plat map, second ward, showing the • location of the Rathbun House, which was offered in trade to William Lewis by the Rathbun family during the early 1850s. The City of Hastings, Michigan Is soliciting blds for Its annual sidewalk and curb and gutter repair and replacement program. This work Is to be bld on a unit price basis with payment based on field measured In-place quantities. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all blds, to waive any Irregularities In the bld proposals, and to award the bld as deemed to be In the City’s best Interest, price and other factors con­ sidered. Bid packages Including specifica­ tions can be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk. Sealed blds shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 200 p.m. on July 19, 1995 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All blds shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bld - 1995/1996 Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter.” h:r sour insurant t* < all Farmers Insurance Discover the advantage of having al yoor major insur­ ance coverage with Farmen. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives last. fair, friendly service. Call a farmers Agent for auso, fife, fire, commerdai, boat insurance. CARY BEGG. LUTCF Agsat AMY MM MINCY Ma.HaaaUh,CiamaW �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 13. 1695 Hastings Athletic Boosters annual golf outing is set for August 5 The Hastings Athletic Boosters will be hosting its Seventh Annual Golf Tourna­ ment Aug. 7 at lhe Hastings Country Club The IS-bole. four-person scramble tormat tournament starts with a shotgun blast al 8 a.m. Saturday morning and concludes with a pig roast. Hole-in-one prizes Include a 1995 Dodge Ram Club cab. donated by Cathy Wood at Hasting; Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge-JeepEagle in Hastings, round trip airline tickets, a resort golf and tennis package or a Ba­ hamas ocean cruise. Cash prizes include $200 lo the winners and S100 for fifth. 10th. 15lh and 20th places. The coal Is S55 per person which In­ cludes green fees. cart, pig roast and free gifts. Reservations must be in by Aug. 1 Tom Warner, coordinator ot the event with his wife Jan. said this is one of the biggest events run by lhe athletic hooners and expects to see a big field of golfers. He said there is a 44-team limit, but be wouldn't turn a 45th team away. Tim Johnston, athletic director al Hast­ ings High School said a lol of people in Hastings do a lot of work with the athletic boosters and support lhe athletic program year around. "Jan and Tom lake a lot of lime selling this up and a lot of people, like lhe Country Club Pro Bren Fedorinchik. help them, because this is one of the major functions run by lhe boosters. I really think there will be a lot of people here having a real good lime.' Proceeds from lhe lournamnel go lo ren­ ovation of the girl's softball field behind lhe high school. For reservations or more information contact lhe Hastings Country Club at 945­ 2756. Tom Warner (left), coordinator of the Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament and Tim Johnston, athletic director at Hastings High School, said H Is the people who gel Involved with their school, who make the difference Hastings Chamber plans golf outing by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Play golf, have fun. meet new people, win prizes, enjoy a steak dinner and help boost Hastings That's the way the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce describes Its upcoming 9th Annual Golf Outing. The 18-bole event takes place Wednesday. July 26 at River Bend Golf Course. 1370 West Stale Rd.. Hastings. The four-person scramble tee-off time is I p.m and dinner is at 6:30 p m. Teams can check-in al 12 noon. "This event Is a perfect lime to network, meet business people and have fun." said Chamber Executive Director Dixie StadelMansbum 'This promises lo he a fun day. 'Proceeds will be used to further promote Hastings and businesses." she said. A special feature this year Includes holcIn-one opportunities to win a restored 1966 Chevrolet Corvair turbo that has been featured in Motor Trend Magazine or a three day. two night golf vacation package for two lo Florida, sponsored by Thomapple Motors. Prizes will be awarded to lhe first, second Mid third place teams with the lowest scores and to individuals for longest drive (men and women), closest lo lhe pin (second shot), everyone in the circle, and most accurate (men and women). In addition a raffle will be held. Reservations to participate must lo nude by July 19 through the Hastings Giami«r. (616) 945-2454. The cost is $50 per | etron and includes green fees. cart, dinner md course refreshments. Additional guests may sign-.tp for lhe dinner at $15 per person by lhe regirration deadline Early registration is encouraged because lhe outing is limited to 22 teams. Planning for lhe event has been handled by die Chamber's Golf Committee. Members include Mill LaVictor, chairman; Mike MacLeod and Chad Peterson, co­ chairmen: Marge Burns. Darcey Markwart. Gordon Dudley. Bob O'Connell. Slacey Garrison and Barb Walden. 'If you'd like to donate a gift far e prize, call the Chamber or drop it off at the Chamber office.' Stadel-Manshum said. Vanderbrook scores first ace Elden Vanderbrook was playing a friendly round of golf with buddies Mike Schnurr and Mark Russell. July 2 when, on the No. 2 hole »' Gun Ridge Golf Course, something happened to him which hadn't happened In Ms 33 yean of golfing. He almost had a bean attack. "We almost had to tie him lo tile can." Schnurr said. "The man was excited. His almost bean attack came when the drive he sent off the Na 2 tee with a nine iron dropped “three of four feet behind ad left of the hole. Then it spun In on the back side at the hole,' Vanderbrook said. 'I couldn't believe it. I nipped the club over niy shoulder and suffered injuries when Mike and Mark palled me on my back.' he added. Vanderbrook. a 58-year-old golfer who works for the Hastings Area School system, said be has been dose to the pin three or four times, but never really expected lo ever score an ace. He said averages a 39 or 40 on the par 35 course "I was so excited, that on the next bole I air-mailed lhe ball well over the bole aad green.* be said, 'and on the sixth bole I was all over the ftag stick but just a little too hard.* Schnurr. grounds manager of Gon Ridge, said he thought Vanderbrook was going to score another hole-in-one in the same round. 'He was headed right at the flag stick and it looked real good." be said. *11 would have been something if he'd made it." For his ace. Vanderbrook receives Ncngnition In the Professional Golf Association's Hole-in-One Archives, a plaque and certifi­ cate from Gun Ridge and a dozen new golf balls. '1 was kinds hoping Mike would buy me a new car.' Vanderbrook said, "but he Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce hosts Rick Rent for golf outing Hie Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce will have trick shot specialist and profes­ sional golfer Rick Kent on hand for Ils upcoming outing. Kent, an instructor at Loch Lomond Golf Chib In Grand Blanc, puts on about 20 trick shot exhibitions a year, is scheduled to be at Morrison Lake Golf Course. July 29 al 12:30 p.m. Kent won lhe 1977 Michigan PGA State Assistant Championship and has partic­ ipated In 10 Michigan Opens and five Buick Opens, is an Instructor for participants in the LKjA tour and leaches in California and The Lake Odessa Chamber suggests that anyone who Is interested in playing In this year's golf outing sign up soon because of the limited number of participants Advanced registration Is required by July 20. The con is $35 for nonmembers of the Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce, $30 for members. $25 for Morrison Lake Golf Club Members and $20 for members of both. There will be a steak dinner with contest sod door prizes. For more Information contact Corey Bailey or Jeff Chmielewski ■ 374-3274. . ' •' '■ ‘‘ . : Florida in the winter. X 2nd Annual Postal Charity golf outing plannal The Second Annual Barry County Postal Charity Classic has been set for Sept. 4. Labor Day. at lhe Yankee Springs Golf Course, west of Hastings The proceeds from the Charity Classic go io the Barry County Hospice. The outing Is open to all golfers and win be run hi a four-person scramble format The cost is $160 per team with a limit of 50 teams being allowed. Prizes include a car for lhe first player to ace the No. 12 hole during the scramble. trips, clubs, shoes and golf packages. Tee times between 7:45 a.m. and I p.m and entries close Aug. 15. For more information contact Denny Haight at lhe Hastings Post Office or Yankee Springs Golf Course at 795-9047. " x > v f Wrestling camp to be held at DKHS EHan Vnndurbrook stands next to the lee where he scored his Bret hoie-ln-one In 33 years of golfing. Sutdey. Radio control racers get off-road track The Radio Control Racers Club of Hast­ ings has received permission to build an off road track at Captain Lucky's Putt-Putt Golf and Driving Range, just south of Hastings on M-37. The track, according to Pal Clement, president of lhe club, will be set up on the east side of the parking lot and will be de­ signed to be about 450 feet long along the lines of an official National Off-road Radio Control Association track. wouldn't do it. '(We will have) sharp turns, a long straight away, jumps and bumps.* Clement said. The club is looking for someone or a business lo donate some dean dirt or clay to facilitate the construction of the course. Clement said it the club gets the din. off­ road racing could begin as early as August. The club will also begin on-road racing in the Captain Lucky parking lot. The winners in the Novice Class in the July 19 races were Dustin Walers placing first with an RC10 Truck. Derrek Kurr com­ ing in second with his Tyco Indy Car and Much Kainer placing third with his Tamiya Jeep. Winners in the Slock Class were Bob Romelhart taking first with an RC10L Thunderbird. Pal Clement coming In second with an RCI0 Lumina and Stan Ziny taking third with a Bolink ASA Chevy. The races are scheduled to be broadcast on local cable access Channel 12 al 12. 4 and 6 p.m. through Sunday. HHS soccer practice begins August 14 U14 Select Soccer Team winds up season The Hastings Under 14 Select Soccer Team began practice in April and finished the season with wins over Vicksburg and Holland-Lakeshore in the Kalamazoo Soccer Feat. June 10. The team played such teams as GuH Lake-River Oaks. Grand Haven, Kalamazoo. Grand Rapids and Middleville. The team finished the season with a 5-2-1 record. Members of the team, photographed following their win at the Kalamazoo Fast are (front) keeper Jonh Warren (kneeling from left) Matt Bradley. Kyte Winkler. Sam Stafford, Kurt Norris. Travis Tudor. Jared Crump. Tim Rusnell (standing). Coach Paul Gonzales. Mike Kensington. Dustin Humphrey. Derek Johnson. Sieve Storrs. Andy Kaier. Merit Larson and Coach Chris Stafford All high school boys interested in playing on lhe Hastings High School varsity or junior varsity soccer teams need to show up for the first day of practice Aug. 14. ac­ cording io coach Doug Mepham. All students wishing lo play high school sports need to have a physical card on file with the high school office. Players need to bring a ball, shin guards and waler to practice. Mepham said there will be a meeting in the varsity locker room at 8:30 a m. Aug. 14 and practice will run from 8:30 io 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Anyone needing more information contact lhe high school athletic office al 94K-44O9 There will be a wrestling camp at DeltonKellogg High School July 24-27 for all school-aged kids wanting lo learn more about the sport Delton varsity wrestling coach and Silver Certified Instructor Aaron Tabor, along with assistant John Hayden and other wrestling specialists will be teaching kids more about takedowns, reversals, basic moves, freestyle terms and conditioning. Tabor said there will be contact action and plenty of mat lime for wrestlers. "This is s great camp for young and old alike.* Tabor said, "and an excellent Tint camp" lor younger kids, because It is fun and : Inexpensive.' . • !• The cost for lhe camp is $85 for the Ont - ••• child and $75 for the second. Registration • runs from 8-8:45 a.m Monday. July 24. a •'!< the high school and the camp will be from 9 im. to 2:30 p.m everyday. Participant will receive a l-shiri and picture of the class at ™ the end of the week Campers need to bring a lunch and equipment and tennis shoes to camp. HYAA sign ups to be held July 29 Football players and cheerleaders wishing to sign up with lhe Hastings Youth Athletic Association for the fall of 1995 can do so July 29 al lhe Hastings Middle School prac­ tice field. Sign up Is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and costs $25 and a parent must be present a sign up. Football is open to boys in grades three through eight and cheerleading is open to all kids in grades three through eight. Coaches and board members will be on hand to answer any questions. For more informalion contact Dan Sciha. co-presideni a 945-3823. Gene Greenfield, co-presidem a 945-2746. Laurie Newton, treasurer and media representative a 948­ 2727. Janey Donnini. secretary a 948-2916 or Marcia Bowman, cheerleading representative a 948-2969. 'Loopers’ ride to fight lung disease You could never accuse a "Loop” rider of being lazy. The Leelanau Lakeshore Loop is a bike trek to benefit the American Lung Association* of Michigan. The trek is a threeday ride on September 9, 10 and 11 which rolls and winds through Leelanau Peninsula. Riders can op< for either 30- or 50-mile marked routes each day. Both routes lead to the exploration of some of Michigan's most spectacular displays of nature. After the ride, cyclists can spend the remainder of the day exploring Sugar Loaf Resort The resort boasts a first-class golf course, indoor and outdoor pods, a fitness center and a maze of nearby trails. During the ride, bikers can depend on rest stops stocked with refreshing drinks and snacks, a mobile mechanic, marked routes, a map and triptik, SAG vans, medical support, communications support, and friendly and en­ thusiastic volunteers. Included in the Leelanau Lakeshore Loop registration package are overnight accom­ modations oo Saturday and Sunday and allyou-can-eat breakfasts and dinners. The registration fees range from $30 to $60. Registration should be completed by August 15. Each rider is required to raise $250 in pledges prior to the ride. Bicyclists can warm up for the Loop by „ riding in the Bike for Breath, a one-day ride in Grand Rapids on August 12. If you would like to end the lazy days of summer with a bang, call the American Lung Association of Michigan at (800) 263-5880 far a brochure on the Leelanau Lakeshore Loop and/or Bike for Breath The dollars raised by the riders win be used to send children with severe asthma to camp, continue support groups fat people with chronic lung disease, fund research, advocacy and more. Become well informed...read The BANNER...Every Weekl ............ I ■ --------- ---------------------- ' - �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 13, 1995 — Page 11 (Lake Odessa NEWS By Elaine Gariock Friday night will be the time for the 40th chicken barbecue at Central United Methodist Church The weather forecast is for temperatures above 90. This might be ihe time to buy meals lo take home to eat in your own cool place. Advance tickets are available at Walker Pharmacy and the church office at a lower price than tickets sold at the door. The menu has High's barbecued chicken, rolls, coleslaw, potato salad, ice cream cups and baked beans The Community Calendar notes that on Sunday we will have exactly 15 hours of daylight. The village Council meets Monday, July 17. at 7:30 p.m. The dinner meeting for Eastern Star and Masonic members is to be Wednesday. July 19. a correction of the dale in this column in last week’s Banner. Many Lake Odessa people will find their way eastward Saturday. July 22. to the ice cream social at the Sebewa Center. This is a joint venture of the Center Association and lhe church across the road from the preserved David and Barbara Smith on Brown Road were hosts for their New Hampshire family, daughter Sue and her husband Tom Gould and their two children, for a week in time for the visitors to take in Art in the Park, the fair, a family gathering July 4 and for the children every available chance to play at Swifty's P.L.A.C.E. Tom suffered an accident during his visit while helping Dave cut weeds in their lake. His machete sliced his fingers so he had an emergency trip to Pennock Hospital, followed by outpatient surgery at Blodgett. He is lo have therapy at his New England home and then return to Grand Rapids for having his surgery checked at a later date. Anniversaries are coming, with the Gerrit Klompe having a 50th Saturday. July 15. at Cunningham's Acre from 2 to 5 p.m. Russell and Betty Lind will have thei. 50th obser­ vance on Sunday. July 16. at Zion Lutheran Church from I to 4 p.m. Several Lake Odessa friends attended the 50th anniversary of Arietta and Max Hamilton at Fremont Saturday evening. Max was Lake Odessa school superintendent here from fall 1957 lo lhe end of December 1959. Despite their rather short time here, they made an in­ delible mark and still maintain friendships here. Their children are Jim. Judy. Bill and Dave. Jim lives in Central America and has a native wife, a cattle ranch and a resort. According to the State Journal. Gary Lyon. 51. of Grand Ledge died as a result of a motorcycle accident on M-50 at the intersec­ tion with Nash Highway. He was headed west and lost courol of his cycle as he approached the big curve where Tupper Lake Road biends into Nash. This would be between the farms of Pat Maurer and Larry Wait. Imagine a three-day shopping spree just for fabrics! The American Sewing Guild s Lans ing chapter is having such a trip, a repeat of one held last year Melanie al (517) 646-8876 wants to hear from interested shoppers by July 15. The stops are at Vogue Fabrics in Chicago. Nancy’s Notions and Stretch & Sew in Wisconsin. The Press carried an obituary for Andrew Jackson Transuc. 92. of Flint who died June 24. He was a Clarksville native, a graduate of Clarksville High School. Detroit College of Law. a prosecuting attorney in Genessce County, a U.S. congressman, a fellow of the Truman Library Institute, and president of the Genessce County Bar Association. He prac­ ticed law for 69 yean. He had two daughters and their families in Saginaw and Grand Rapids. Brothen who predeceased him were Frank. John. Robert and Raleigh Transuc Also, his sister Dorothy McGregor predeceased him. The C.C. Gazette reports lhe election of Richard Lehmer of Sumner to lhe post of state commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars He was elected at the state convention in Lansing June 18. Lehmer is a member of the Daniels post VFW at Perrinton. He has been an all­ state post commander, all-state district com­ mander and he achieved the honor of being all-Amencan district commandei in 1991-92. Hu daughter. Caryn. is president of the junior girls unit and his wife. Rosemary, is a member of the VFW Auxiliary at Perrinton. There are 433 VFW posts in Michigan with 88.000-plus members. Living Gospel Ct arch on Rochester Street near the mobile home park is holding its Bible School the week of July 17-21 from 9 a.m. lo noon. Classes are for children from ages 3 through sixth grade. The theme this year is "SonTown Family Celebration." Thursday this week concludes the •Wonderful Week." when people of all ages at Central United Methodist Church are stu­ dying "Turnabout Paul." The Sunday session had sundaes served before classes. On the other four nights, there were snacks following classes. Gary Koops of Clarksville, owner of Koops Chapels, underwent surgery in Ann Arbor last week. Gardens are abloom. Lilies are in abun­ dance. Hydrangea bushes are showy. Transparent apples arc nearing ripeness. Weeds are thriving. Hay is being baled. Members of the fraternal orders may be in­ terested in an Alma story thai this spring con­ struction began for a chapel, educational/community center on lhe grounds of the Michigan Masonic Home. The ground break­ ing was held last year in August but conditions caused the actual start of the project to be delayed Many pledges have been made and many lodges arc having fund-raising events toward the building It will be used for meetings by the statewide Grand Ledge frater­ nity and will be available for use by communi­ ty groups in the greater Gratiot County area. This is fell to be one more way the home can be a good neighbor. The style of architecture will be compatible with the existing buildings. Winifred "Pegtv" Young of Clarksville is a resident at the home, as is Beryl Cochrun. formerly of Ionia, who was the executive secretary of the' Ionia County' unit of the * American Cancer J '. Dorothy Bentjeu and Roger Cochrun iy visited their aunt at the facility. Hope United Methodist to welcome new pastor The Hope United Methodist Church an­ nounces plans for a reception in honor of its new pastor and wife Sunday. July 16, at the church. After the service, there will be a potluck dinner at the home of Hervey and Janice Hillikcr, on Barber Road, at which time all may welcome Pastor Larry and Marilyn Hubley. Natives of New England, the Hubleys grew up in eastern Massachusetts. Pastor Hubley has a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Nor­ theastern University m Boston and a master's of divinity degree from Asbury Seminary in Witmore. Ky. Prior to being pastor al churches in Canada and Michigan. Hubley was an engineer with Western Electric Co. and IBM. Married for nearly 32 years, the Hubleys have four married children and five grandchildren. Saying they are delighted to be in Hastings, the Hubleys. along with the Hope church family, look forward to a long and fruitful ministry to the community. Hubley said in his inaugural message July 9. be believes "God has called us together for such a time as this. I can hardly wait to see what the Lord has in store for us." Subscribe T0DAY...CaU 945-9554 Benefit planned for Nashville couple who lost home in fire by Cindy J. Smith Staff Writer A benefit dinner will be held at the Maple Ixaf Grange Friday. July 21, for a Nashville couple who lost their home and all personal possessions in a fire last February. Joe and Lisa Orsbom now are trying to "pick up the pieces" and begin all over, but expenses are piling up, and community sup­ port is needed. The couple, who met on a blind date last September, fell in love almost immediately. Even though Lisa was a "city" girl, she soon became comfortable with Joe's rural lifestyle, including the bam chores. Joe. who had milked cows for others when younger, had purchased his farm on Guy Road a few years ago w-d had established a small dairy herd. Spare time was short, be­ tween farm chores and his factory job. In fact, many times he put in 16-hour days. The farm was complete with a large, com­ fortable home that Joe had been remodeling. Shortly after Lisa became a permanent res­ ident of the farm, the couple left for church on a Sunday morning, and returned to the farm to find firefirefighters and neighbors at­ tempting to put out tlie blaze that destroyed their home. Fortunately, the fire was contained to the home, and bams were not damaged, but they lost all of their personal possessions. Their dog had been asleep in the bouse when the fire broke out. and the couple searched two weeks before finding his body in the rubbish after the fire. According to lhe couple, many family members and neighbors have helped them since the fire with chores, and many donated personal items such as clothes and dishes. "Our friends and neighbors have been great." said Lisa. "Jim Shurlow took off the coal that he got for Christmas and gave it to me. because after the fire I didn't even have a jacket!" "The Potters even carried water to the farm for my cows until we got electricity back" said Joe. After the fire, they stayed with Joe's par­ ents for two weeks while they kxved for an­ other home. The couple did find an apart­ ment and moved in with almost nothing. "The first night we spent in our apartment we had one blanket, two bath towels, and used jackets for pillows’ said Lisa. Congratulations^. Brad & Karin Johnson - BABY BOY Name: Matthew Scott 8 pounds, 0 ounces JUNE M. 1995 She added that they were forced to empty their meager savings to furnish the apart­ ment with needed furniture and dishes. The couple is trying to rebuild on the site, but things look pretty bleak at this point because of the setback. "I have been farming for 10 years and I’m in worse shape now financial than when I started." said Joe. The benefit dinner will be served between • NOTICE • ham and potato salad, along with the trim­ mings. Cake and ice cream will be served also. Donations for $6 or more will be ac­ cepted. "This couple really needs our help, please put Friday oo your calendar." said Joyce Starring who is coordinating the event. For more information about the dinner, call Joyce at 852-9460. mtr' The Tikewood School dTStrict recently was brought into a suit in Ionia County Circuit Court by former teacher Matt VanGessel. According to information provided to the school board. VanGessel. a first-year proba­ tionary teacher, was released at the end of the 1993-94 academic year because the ad­ ministration was not pleased with his perfromanct. said Assistant Superintendent Jerry Southgate. The suit revolves around ambiguity in the Tenure Act of 1993. According to that act, school districts are required to provide for all teachers an Individualized Development Plan (IDP). a improvement plan specifically focused on each individual teacher to identify performance problems and potential solutions. But that law does not specifically state that an IDP is required for first-year pro­ bationary teachers, according to interpretation of Article IL Section 3A of the act. "Even though the law agrees that be didn't have to hare an IDP.” said Southgate, "we provided him with one anyway, just to cover all the bases " VanGessel. however, alleged that he was provided an "inappropriate" IDP. and on GrandOpening DOSTERBLACKSMITH SHOP those grounds, feels that his performance is therefore deemed satisfactory as a matter of law. In defense of that claim, the school district filed a motion for summary dispostion based on its interpretation of the Tenure Act. The Ionia County Circuit Court last January granted the district's motion and dis­ missed VanGessel's lawsuit. The court ruled that first-year probationary teachers arc not entitled to an IDP VanGessel has appealed to the Michigan Court of Appeals. The case his not been scheduled for oral argument, but both parties have requested it. In its June 26 meeting, the Lakewood School Board moved to allow the Michigan Association of School Boards-Lcgal Trust Fund to assist with any costs of the lawsuit. The MASB-LTF is interested in this case because its outcomes will affect every dis­ trict in this state. Every district hires firstyear teachers, and there is an ambiguity at best as to whether or not an IDP is required for first-year probationary teachers. This case, the MASB-LTF hopes, will clanfy that ambiguity. If lhe court rales in Lakewood's favor, no district will be required to provide IDPs for first-year probationary teachers. In his suit, VnGesselhas cequesicd.baelu^ pay and reinstatement to his teaching posi­ tion. LEGAL NOTICE Jun* O, ITTJ p.m. All Boord Members present. Also 6 citizens present. Fire Dept, report received. Approved T. Koctotec to WAEMS Board. MTA dues approved. Authorized Clerk to attend Clerks Conference. Adopted resolution supporting Ct. Hse. Periling Mode budget amendments and transfers. Bills rood ond approved. Darlene Harper. dork Attested to by: Boyce Miller. Supervisor (7/13) Professional Insurance Service For YOU! Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies Antiques and Collectibles 13003 South Doster Road, Doster, Ml. (Across from the Doster Storage) PUBLIC NOTICE Notice I, hreby given fuel (he HMtlng, City Council will hold their regular meeting ot July 24, ’SO®, m the HaeUnge High School Lecture He#. 520 W. South. Hastings, Michigan al tM pm. The City Council will act on tho Pennock Hospital PUD and the Hlatortc Dtatrtct issues at thia meeting tor those interested In attending. The City will provide necMeary. reasonable ords tnO services upon sewn days notice to the clerk ol the City ot Hastings, or call TOO relay services ta00*«M77T. MONICA EBEATS Commercial Rid Office Manager • WANTED • BUS DRIVERS SAHOt FOX nW SyrralM ADAIR HAAS fmwvi IM SrwrwIM rest Rtvx. Ready to Serve All Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs BUCKLAND AGENCY DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS is now hiring bus drivers for the 1995-96 school year. Experience not necessary - we will train. Please make application at the Superinten­ dents Office at 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Ml between the hours of 8:00 A M. an^O^^ PENNY HOVANEC Communication With People f-___ Who CARE Sharon Vickery. City Clort The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 11, 1995 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. July 21. It will include Lakewood teacher’s suit has state impact Friday & Satardsy, My 14115'9 to 5 Hey you guys, Happy Birthday Louann & R.J. You’re the greatest. Love, us. Joe and Lisa Orsbom 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • Gary Buckland, Sales Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 Pat Buddand, Sales �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 13, 1995 Battered baby is impetus for new 'Healthy Families’ program by EUine GUbert Assistant Editor A battered three-month-old boy has left an indelible mark on the Barry County Judge of Juvenile and Probate Court. Judge Richard Shaw told County Com­ missioners this week that more than four years later he still is overwhelmed with emotion when he discusses the case of "Robert Jr." Because of that case. Shaw implemented a Judge's Task Force that involves many hu­ man services agencies in the county to make headway in reducing local child abuse cases. When Robert Jr. was examined by a doc­ tor. the infant's soft spot on his head was bulging because of bleeding from his brain and he was in some degree of shock. A com­ puter x-ray showed evidence of acute and chronic injury to the brain. It also showed long-term repeated injuries the child had suf­ fered. plus the current injury. The child had been shaken so hard that several ribs were fractured As ihe doctor checked the child. Robert Jr. was vomiting, had stopped breathing and had lost consaixisncss. This type of abuse would require a large force of direct blows or rapid shakings, ac­ cording to the doctor. Shaw said. As a result. Robert Jr. will live his life in a chronic vegetative state with gross motor problems, mental retardation, perception problems and learning disabilities. Shaw said. The child will never be employed or fulfill his pxcntial as a human being. Shaw said he wanted the County Board, through knowledge of Robert Jr.’s trauma, to know "what's happening in our community ;ind why it is important that we do something in this area. "1 wound up terminating parental rights in this (1991) case," Shaw said, and the child and his brother were placed for adoption. A major step of the Judge's Task Force is a new program geared to work one-on-one with parents to prevent them from abusing their children. It is based on a national pro­ gram called "Healthy Families of America" and has been very successful since its incep­ tion in 1985 in Hawaii. Shaw said. The new local program is called "Healthy Families Barry County." The hope is that the program will wipe out or at least lower cases of child abuse and human loss and reduce the number of juve­ nile delinquents in the county. Most of lhe County's Child Care Fund of about $425,000 is spent to treat children who have been abused in their homes. Shaw said. Thai's really the goal: not to have any more child abuse in the county, lo insure a healthy family for every child in the county. It's just as simple as that. Shaw said. About $140,000 has been received from the Children's Trust Fund, donations from the Barry County Child Abuse Council and from health department xnd substance abuse grants to get the Healthy Families program rolling. "We decided we should place this (program) in lhe Health Department because lhe idea of this program is. ..we want you to be a healthy parent and wc want you lo have healthy children." Shaw said. He hopes that long-term funding for the program can came from "Strong Families. Safe Children" grants funnelcd through the Department of Social Services. Barnier CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ( uinniumtv \nllipn \ l.osl A / otttid OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED Any size or condi­ tion. 1-800-443-7740 LOST - REWARD! Two Brah­ ma crossed rodeo bulls, in the — _* r» ■■•vs. vaemny or rTaineviuc rann Days oo Milo Road oo July 1st CAUTlON-not used to human handling. Any information, can Terry Eggleston 616-945-4425 or Les Gemmen 616-895-5343. Xoiu< \ BIBLE STUDY: FREE. Your borne or mine. Have yon wondered about your purpose in life, ever wondered why you’re here. Do you have lhe desire to learn more about Jesus Christ and His will for your life. If so, please respond to Ad «389, c/o Reminder, PO Box 188, Hasttous. Ml 49058. LET US HEAD THE WORD OF GOD TOGETHER. Second Timothy 2:15. First Timothy 4:13. Psalms 119:11, Hebrew 4:12 and Eph. 6:17. , I hank You CARD OF THANKS We wish io thank oar family, friends, and neighbors who helped out ihe day our boro was struck by Lightning. Also all those who helped out with the cleanup and the many offers of help. Thank you to the fire departments that responded, and a special thank you to the Castle­ ton, Maple Grove. Nashville firemen who worked so hard and courageously. The kindnesss of everyo’* involved will always be remembered. Ted and Clara __________________ McKelvey CARD OF THANKS Our heartfcIt thanks to al1 our relatives, friends, and square dancers for helping us celebrate our 60th anniversary-your cards. Towers, and presence were greatly appreciated. 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Licensed and dependable. 616-623-2098_______________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, collages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TIMMING, TREE REMOVAL, land clearing, stump grinding, dangerous removals, fully insured, call Green Leaf 948-9813. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Stump grinding, insured. 721-8733 or 945-4687. John Gaskill. Kay Loftus. an employee of lhe County Menial Health Lcpirtment and a specialist in infant mentH health, has been hired for the new program, along with four part-time people who are para-professionals lo work with high risk parents of newborn children in their homes. The paraprofcssionals will receive training in September by the Healthy Families of America staff in Chicago. Shaw sail Ixiftus is lhe "right person for Uns job." "It is a voluntary program. Wc offer the service to the family. There is no court in­ volvement, necessarily. Nobody says you have to do this," Lofius said. Healthy Families' services include a weekly visit in the family home by a para­ professional for at least lhe first six months of the baby's life. The program can last until ihe child is 3 years old. Followup will con­ tinue until a child enters kindergarten. ""The goal is io facilitate the attachment relationship between the mom and the baby and the father and the baby, if the father is available." Ixiftus said. "We know that if there is a strong attach­ ment between parents and baby the possibil­ ity of neglect and abuse goes down dramati­ cally." The home worker also will help the parent get in touch with other available services that they need. "They will help them find what we call a medical home, help them find transportation if that's what they need; they will be teach­ ing parenting skills and child development. "As the parent-child relationship grows and improves, lhe number of (home) visits lessens down to two times a month and to­ ward the end every three months perhaps, de­ pending on the needs of the family," Loftus said. "Most people who are offered the program take advantage of it...We have to have hope that people want to be good parents," Shaw said. "I have to believe that people do." "Ninety-nine percent of the people don't want to hurt their children," Lofius said. A parent who bonds with a child is proba­ bly not going to hurt the child, Shaw said. "Sociopaths are basically non-bonded peo­ ple," be said. "Ninety to 100 percent of people tn prison were abused or neglected as children. If you could prevent just a part iZ that, the savings to society would be tremendous." Loftus said. "The program starts with pregnant women or right after a woman has a baby and we try to identify who might oe high risk." Loftus added. "In Barry County there are approxi­ mately 700 births per year. 400 of those oc­ curring in Pennock Hospital. We know from national statistics that 15 to 20 percent of the infants bom in any given year are at risk of abuse and neglect. "Out of the 400 babies delivered at Pen­ nock every year. 60 to 80 of those families could be identified as high risk for abuse or neglect," she said. "We start out with a check list that is used either in a hospital or a donor or health de­ partment prior to birth of the baby." If a family comes up with a certain num­ ber of items on that check list that indicate the need for further checking, the program goes forward another step. Red flags that signal the need for a more thorough assessment include attempted abor­ tion of the current pregnancy, previous talk about giving the baby up for adoption, being a single parent, no support system, no transportation, no telephone, being abused or neglected as children themselves. Generally about 50 percent score positive on the first check list. Loftus said. After a more in-depth assessment has taken place, about 20 percent of the 50 percent will be eligible for services, she said. "In the old days, most people had aunts, uncles, grandmas, grandpas living on the farm or around us," Shaw said. "Now many young families have no support group.” The Healthy Families program can help fill that hole. The Judge's Task Ikwce started over lunch in the old Courts & Law Building with par­ ticipants wanting io do something to reduce child abuse. Shaw said. They researched programs and heard about a program called Healthy Start in Hawaii. "It was proven to really have an impact on child abuse." he said. Loftus has recently worked with high risk mothers for a couple of years That was quite successful and in this pro­ cess the Judge's Task Force was started, which is an offshoot of the Barry County Resource Network." which combines al! the human sendees. Shaw said. "My pci?; ‘3 v^’ve got tremendous human lost.* te STCU0& "You just beard about Robert. Wc also have tremendous financial problems. And child abuse is really playing havoc in our society and wc have to do something about that. I'm convinced this program is really on top of it. 1 think it’s Write us a... LETTER! The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a meens of expressing an opinion or a point ol view on subjects of current general Interest Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastrings, Ml 49058 going to work." County Commissioner Sandy James no’cd that this group is not pointing fingers at anyone. "They are trying to assist Individuals who have a child who need help to go in the right direction." she said. "It's not meant to be a criticism. It’s meant to be a help." Retired employee honored by county Carol Hatbin (second from left), who recently retired from the Barry County Commission on Aging after 11 years of service, receives a resolution Tuesday from County Commissioner Emmet Herrington. Also in the photo are Carers husband. Vem (left) and COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington. The resolution commended Carol Harbin for her years of service to the county and Its senior citizens. The County Board said Harbin was effective in aiding in the computerization of the COA and that she developed statistical records used as a model by other agencies and aided seniors through the Michigan Emergency Pharmaceutical Program. Lightning bolt kills five cattle by Karen Mauck Staff Writer It wk a freak storm that passed over Eldon and Lou Houghtaling's farm In Hope Town­ ship July 4: a single bolt ot lightening and a lone clap ot thunder. But it was that single bolt that killed five of Ute aligns cattle on their farm. The storm passed the Houghtaling's farm al 8651 Cedar Creek Road al about 3:45 pm. Tuesday. July 4. bringing a little rain. The couple was finishing holiday dinner with their family when lhe lightning boil struck, but no one thought anything about it at the lime. Eldon Houghtaling said the cattle started bawling that night, and by morning they were still upset. ■Something was goofy." he said. His wife. Lou. checked lhe 140-acre farm and found the Ove dead angus 1.000 feet be­ hind the bouse, around an elm tree by a swamp The tree, which branches out at its base into four trunks, had been struck through the center. Ils bark was stripped where it had been hit, exposing red. bunted wood. The cattle bad been standing wider Ute tree, and lhe electricity flowed through It to the cattle, killing them instantly. Lou Houghtal­ ing said it was amazing more were not killed because all their canle had been standing in Ute area. The angus were all registered and covered by Insurance. This is not the first lime nature has struck out against the Houghtallngs. Lou said a tornado tore through their properly In 1983. destroying a motor home. In 1979. another lightning strike killed 11 catlie. and in a separate incident a lightning boil struck their bouse, causing S3.000 in damage. Man killed in motorcycle crash A 51-year-old Grand Ledge man was killed last Wednesday night when be lost control of his motorcycle near Clarksville. Gary Lee Lyon was killed after be lost control of his bike at the intersection of Tupper Lake Road and Nash Highway in Campbell Township. There were no witnesses to lhe crash. The accident was discovered by a passing motorist about 11:05 pm. Il Is believed the accident occurred approximately 10:45 pm. He was pronounced dead at lhe scene by the Ionia County Medical Examiner's office. Investigation by Michigan Stale Police at die Ionia post shows Lyon was west bound on Topper Lake Road on a 1986 Honda 250 cc motorcycle. Preliminary investigation shows alcohol to be a factor In the incident. Responding to lhe accident were lhe Michigan Slate Police Ionia post. Ionia County Sheriffs Department. Lake Odessa Police Department. Lake Odessa Hre Department. Lake Odessa Ambulance. Lakewood Ambulance and the Ionia County Medical Examiner. Cedar Creek Grocery burglarized The Michigan Stale Police in Hastings have reported lhe Cedar Creek Grocery Store to Delton was burglarized last month. The store was broken into between 9:15 p.m. June 6 and 7 a.m. June 7. The burglars gained entry by culling a window screen in the store room. Liquor, cigarettes and lottery tickets were taken in lhe burglary. Four ticket dispensers containing $2,000 worth of lottery tickets were taken. Some of the tickets, including one worth $100, were redeemed in various convenience stores in Barry and Calhoun counties. Police have several suspects, but no arrests have been made. Woman injured by shattered glass A Hope Township woman was injured by broken glass Sunday after a car window was shanered. It is unknown what caused the window to break, but early reports called the incident a drive-by shooting. Michigan State Police said the Shultz Road incident is still being investigated and could not identify what caused lhe glass to break. The woman, whose name was not released, was injured in lhe eye and head by flying glass. She is recovering from her injuries at home. Van with sleeping child stolen A Ford van with a sleeping child inside was stolen from ihe 1-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa Sunday morning. The father, a 36-year-old Clio man whose name was not released, was talking to friends at lhe track about 3 a.m. when the van was stolen. The van had been left running. Both the van and the 8-year-old boy were recovered after the child s father chased the vehicle with a friend. The van was left at a gas station south of Ionia and the suspect fled on foot. The child slept through the entire ordeal and was not injured. The suspect remains at large. The Michigan State Police post in Ionia is investigating the incident. Fire damages Dowling pole barn A pole bam used for auto body repair caught fire Monday night after a torch ignited a gas leak. Firefighters stayed on the scene for almost three hours to control lhe blaze and clear lhe area. The damage to the 30- by 40-foot bam at 8940 Banfield Road has not yet been estimated. The cause of the fire, which was reported al 9:24 p.m., is listed as a gas leak ignited by sparks from a torch being used on a truck. Hastings Fire Department responded to the scene, and additional equipment and manpower was provided by lhe Hickory Comers and Johnstown Township fire departments. No one was injured. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-07-20.pdf 386d271c7643df47361941bea10d189d PDF Text Text The county fair through a camera Rutland to vote on waste export See Page 5__________ . Sec Page 2 Professional rodeo attracts a crowd See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 9C < f "^sfM5S MSTINW •■a ANNER rlAb i ii GS 111'.'.i.'i"..'L1 ".'f—, . ..i— UBBa.! !2l S CHURCH SI. (HKJIKGS Ml 49u!AU83 1 iu "' ■ ■ i ................................................................................... 11 . -------------------- THURSDAY. JULY 20, 1 W» VOLUME 141. NO 21 PRICE 25' Engler’s veto may have cost county $150,000 by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Because Gov. John Engler vetoed a bill that would have funded outstate courts, the Barry County court system may have lost more than 1150.000 Barry County had potential to receive more than $1503)00 in funds if the bill had been passed, said Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher "11 would have helped us. that s for sure." he said. The bill would have issued $25 million to divide among the courts in the stale Fisher said the money would have been divided on a per capita basis. With roughly 8 million people in Michigan, the outstate funding would be approximately $3 per person, per county. That would have given Barry Flrol Charlton Park was booming over the weekend as Civil War battle reenactors performed the Battle d Brawner Farm. The participants performed in authentic 1860's apparel despite the oppressive heat. It reached 97 degrees in Saturday, and at least one reenactor was taken by ambulance from the park and treated for heat related Mness. Above, reenactors portrayhig Union soldiers firs upon the Confederate regiments Temp reaches 1OO twice in Hastings by Karen Mauck Kforatach. Qtea*y Methodist Church. Staff Writer Temperalures soared to 100 degrees two days In a row as a beat wave invaded Barry County and most of the United Slates last week. The National Weather Service recorueu high temperatures of 100 degrees in Hastings Thursday and Friday, said Dave McIntyre, who records the weather for WBCH Radio. Il was the first lime since the drought of 1988 that temperatures soared so high kt Hastinp. McIntyre said. The actual temperature waa 100 degrees, but by combining the temperature with hu­ midity and other factors to get the bent In­ dex. It felt like 118 degrees, be said. McIntyre said on the average, 13 days of the year in Michigan reach trmperlaee of See HEAT, cmMbmA ea MA 6 County $156,000 In court funds. Pele Weeks, a spokesman for Rep. Terry Geiger. R-Lake Odessa, said II was never clear whether Barry County would have re­ ceived any funds even if the bill had passed. Week! said this was one of the reasons Gdiger voted againvt one of the outstate court funding bills There was no explanation on the methods to be used, how exactly the money was go­ ing to the courts.* he said. "Whether it was to be baaed on population or expenses, there were no guidelines * Weeks said ibis would need io be decided outside of floor debate, but it never occurred before the bill waa presented. The $25 million outstate courts funding bill was Introduced by the House Appropria­ tions Subcommittee on Judiciary, on which Geiger sits as chair. Weeks said a second, similar bill was introduced by Rep. Tom Mathieu. D-Grand Rapids, that would have supplied $180 million to fully fund outstate courts. Il was this bill that Geiger voted against, for reasons of not having enough guidelines. The first bill made it to the governor's desk, but was vetoed. Geiger expressed his disappointment In the veto earlier this month. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown raid the governor's veto came as a surprise. Tve been in constant conversation with Rep. Geiger, who has been working hard at the legislative level. When the governor ve­ toed It. I was somewhat surprised.* Brown said. He said the money would have made a positive impact on the county budget The funds would have been used to fund general operations of the court systems. Fisher said the state currently does help courts financially throughout Michigan in other ways. The state pays roughly twothirds of all judges' salaries, reimburses courts for jury expenses and partially funds Friend of the Court and adult probation, be said. Weeks said the state funding for adult pro­ bation and Friend of the Court Is done on a formula basis. He said Barry County te one of about 23 counties in the state to receive such funding. For this reason, the county may not have received any outstate court funding even if the bill bad passed. Weeks said. "It (the hill) may have done absolutely nothing* for Barry County, he said. Fisher said be believes Engler was pressed to veto the bill because he was trying to bal­ ance the stale's budget. Fisher said Engler had to cut between $25 million and $28 mil­ lion. and the outstate court funding bill was $25 million. A press release from the Michigan Associ­ ation of Counties (MCA) stales that Engler wants court reform before he agrees to any funding. Fisher said the proposed bill for court funding comes as a response to the funding of courts in Detroit. In Wayne County. The state has been funding the courts there since 1982. and by 1987 the state was to have ex­ tended that funding Io all courts. Fisher said. So far that has not happened. Brown said proposed funding for outstate courts has been an ongoing battle. He said the legislature promised in 1980 to fully fund all courts, and several Michigan coun­ ties have filed a class action suit against the state to receive the money. "The governor's veto is very unfortunate. Counties simply don't have the money to continue to fund an adequate court system,* said Timothy McGuire. MCA executive di­ rector Mental health serves about 1,000 Councfl to decide 2 critical issues The Hastings City Councii will mete at 7:30 pm. Monday. My 24. at fee I Is snags High School tecum tail Decisions see expected on Pcaoock Hospital's raquea for • planned tata development (PUD) orojoct and the propoaed creation of a historic district. Youthful Jubilee series continues Jubilee" program from 7 to S pun. Fri­ day a Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings The jubilee summer entertainment series is sponsored by the Thoraappie Ans Council at Barry County. The in- Kataryn Mix. Phyllis Castleman and Theresa Schluter are coordinators of this year's series. The first Youthful Jubilee of 1995 was incorporated into the ' Ans Alive" festival last Friday evening The final program in the senes will be held on Fri­ day. July 2». Mora BRIEFS MHO 2 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor When Barry County Mental Health Ser­ vices opened its doors about 21 years ago, Joseph Seelig was the first employee. He's still there at the helm as director and spends about a quarter of his time in clinical work. Seelig. a licensed psychologist at the doc­ toral level and a licensed family therapist, has seen mental health services change from an emphasis on institutionalization to to­ day's treatment in the community. Seelig is an advocate of keeping mental health patients in the community whenever possible and said be has even been surprised at :he strides that can be made with doses of patience and individual attention rather than the old style treatment of warehousing in a state hospital for an average of six months to four years "We have about 1.000 people in the county that are highly dependent on the (mental health) program.” Seelig said, adding that many of them had previously been hospitalized in state facilities. One of the services he discussed is the county's Day Care program, designed for people who are developmentally disabled or mentally ill. The program serves about 50 people per day. "Many of those were formerly in an institutkxi and they frankly couldn't continue to function without that (Day Care) program.* Seelig said. "...You leach people skills but their mental capacity is a a level wliere they don't retain skills unless you keep reinforc­ ing them on a regular basis. If they are at home for a week they just forget, basically, what they learned. "We have some people who will be there (in the Day Care program) for a lifetime. Some of them we have actually put on jobs...I've been pleasantly surprised became 1 was very skeptical that we could do it when we started. We have brought some people a lor further than they ever would have been in an inshtutioc....It's 1 difficult "So we are saving a bunch of money." Seelig said. . We have another group of people that we treat who do not have the ability to pay or have used up their insurance... I want to make the point that we have never seen Barry County Menial Health as a. quote, welfare program We re a treatment program. We open cases with the idea of closing See MENTAL, cowHmiiil pace 3 task and you have to be very patient became the gains are very slow..." The clients are bused to the building the Mental Heallli Department leases from the county near Algonquin Lake. (The program originally was housed in Freeport and started with 8 to 10 clients.) 'After awhile it was amazing with the right amount ot attention what they were able to do. They weren't getting Miention or much rehabilitative work In institutions." *We teach them (clients) skills to live In foster homes or in the community." Some anendthe program five limes a week, others two or three limes. "From my point of view, it s a lol better in the community for those people than It was in an institution parted in a corner someplace and just being warehoused ." Seelig said. "I think Barry County is gening ns mon­ ey's worth." said County Commissioner Etnmct Herrington. "It is less expensive to treat them in the community. We don't hospitalize many people." Seelig raid. The County Menial Health Department can provide services in the community for roughly $100 per day compared to the $400 io $500 per day cost to keep a patient In a public institution and $800 or $900 for pri­ vate facilities. Waiting for judgment All of the work the young people of the county have done getting *eady for the fair is almost over, with thee animals being judged aS this week al the Barry County Fair. Here, pygmy goats are being lined up for judging Tuesday afternoon. See inside this issue for more photos of the Barry County Fair. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 20, 1995 « Rutland Twp. to vote on waste export plan by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Rutland Charter Township was pul on no­ tice July 11 that within two weeks they will receive an amendment to the Barry County Solid Waste Plan that they are to consider and vote on. The amendment, which has already re­ ceived approval from the Barty CcNfity Board of Commissioners, asks that Browning Fer­ News Briefs Cable committee meeting canceled The Hastings Cable Access Commit­ tee's meeting scheduled for Wednesday. July 19. was canceled. The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Aug. 16. at the City Hall council chambers. Celebration Brass to play in Hastings The "Celebrauon Brass." which in­ dodo two trumpet., one french bora. OK trombone, one tuba and keyboards, will perform al 7 p.m. Monday. July 24. M the First Baptist Church. 309 E Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings The (roup, directed by Michael Hewitt of Wheaton. III., blends tradi­ tional hymns and classical styles of music. Each of the members is studying al various institutions and plan to further their ministry by teaching or performing A love offering will be taken to cover coats of producing the program. Circus to stop in Lake Odessa The Royal Brothers Circus will stop in Lake Odessa for 3 and 7 p.m. shows Saturday. July 22. Performance tickets will be available at the door, but advance purchases are recommended by calling the Lake Odessa Fire Department at 374-8794. * Sidewalk Sales, Food Fest Slated The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce will have as annual Sidewalk Sales and the Hastings Jaycees will have their second annual Food Fest Friday and Saturday. July 28 and 29 Hours will be 8 a m to 8 p.m. July 28 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 29. Featured will be bargains offered by nearly all local retailers and a variety of lOOUS. Coordinators of the sales are Deb But­ ton and Karen Heath, representing the chamber; Susanne Parker for the Food Fest; Toni Trumbull for restaurants; Scott Ommen for advertising and Bob Schmitt. coordinator from the local Health Department For more information, call the chamber at 945-2454 ‘Business After Hours’ planned The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce will have a special "Business After Hours” session from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Viking Corporaticn. The event will include networking, a tour of Viking and hors d'oeuvres. "Business After Hours" is a conver­ sation. networking and refreshments, hosted by one chamber member for others and their guests. It is an chance for people to meet others, trade business cardr and enjoy hospitality. For .note information, call 948-3000 or 948-8903 Welborn selected Father of the Year Former Stale Senator Jack Welborn, who represented all of Barry County , will be honored by the DADS Founda­ tion Tuesday. Aug. 29. as "Michigan Father of the Year.” The DADS Foundation, a conser­ vative non-profit group dedicated to restoration of family values, is based out of Portage, its president is Bob Lemieux, best known as owner of the Kalamazoo Wings and a Right to Life member. Lemieux called Welborn "Michigan's strongest advocate for (be pre-bom. families, children and parents." A dinner is slated for 7 p.m Tuesday . Aug. 29. at Western Michigan Universi­ ty in Kalamazoo. Joining Welborn in the program will be Republican Party Presidential candidate Alan Keyes, who has been acclaimed by Dr James Dob­ son and Rush Limbaugh as one of the na­ tion's leading advocates for the restora­ tion of traditional family values in American society For more information about the up­ coming event, call (616) 382-DADS ris industries be allowed to export up to 100 percent of Barry's solid waste to other sites in Michigan. Sharon Gillette, municipal consultant for BIT read the amendment. “Up to 100 percent of Barry County's solid waste may be exported to any of the counties listed below whose Solid Waste Management Plans specifically allowfor ac­ ceptance of Barry County waste. Such expor- Delton to welcome family physician Delton Family Medicine will have an open house from noon to 2 p.m. to welcome Dr David L Barnes, the com­ munity's new full-time family physician. The open house also will serve as a chance to say goodbye to Dr. James Spindler, who is leaving to work foil time at Gun Lake Family Medicine. Delton Family Medicine is located 11275 Sprague Road. The phone number is 623-5521. HIV advisory panel to meet The Barry-Eaton HIV Advisory Com­ mittee’s next meeting will be al 9 a.m. Tuesday. Aug. 8. at the Commission on Aging office. 120 N. Michigan, in Hastings. ration will be subject to all waste volume or composition restrictions imposed by the im­ porting county's plan. “ Following that wording is the listing of all of the counties in Michigan, except Barry. Gillette said they listed all of the other counties in Michigan to give flexibility to county officials, so BFI. "wouldn’t have to come back all the lime (to ack for future amendments)." Any amendment to the plan that governs the management of solid waste in the county follows a set procedure. First, the County Board appoints a plan­ ning committee with members from certain occupations as specified by law. That panel, after reviewing an amendment and holding public hearings, returns it to the County Board with its recommendation to approve or disapprove. The County Board can either follow or ig­ nore (he recommendation of its planning committee. I.' board members disapprove, the amendment goes back to the planning com­ mittee for reconsideration, along with the board's specific reasons for denial. The planning committee must send (he amendment back io the board within 30 days, with no changes or with changes based on recommendations given by the County Board. There is no time frame for action by the County Board, but its options then include only accepting or rejecting the amendment. If the board approves, it then goes to all of the municipalities (the City of Hastings, villages and townships) in the county for their votes. There arc Z; such units in Barry County’s case. Six->-scven percent, or 14, of the local units of governments must approve the amendment before it is forwarded to the head of the Michigan Department of Natural Re­ sources fix final approval. Another proposed amendment, this one from City Management Ina, asking to bring in solid waste from a dozen surrounding counties, has caused considerable controversy (or the past two years. City Management is a Detroit-based company that owns the coufr ty's only licensed landfill, Hastings Sanitary Service. The public, at several public meetings and Management's request to import was denied. > Committee Chairman V. Harry Adrounic,? while expianaining the vote to reject BFTs> request, said that some of the counties men-’: noncd in the proposal do not have any landnils or anticipate having any; there is no provision for import from the mentioned;; counties to Barry County with a volume re-X; strict ion or cap per year; and that the SolidZ; Waste Oversight Committee has already rec-^* ommended j© the Q»nty Board that the^ solid waste plan be itpgnrkd with import wd < eapanproviHons inrtefrd in the updritog oC; At the Rutland meeting.Offiette took upj the question of unfair competition. ’ll the BR amendment unfair to Hasting,-' Disposal/ City Management? "The BFI amendment simply creates a.; level playing Held by allowing other hauling companies to compete for Barry County s solid waste. Currently, all solid waste must go to the City Management landfill, which provides a competitive advantage for City . Management,- she said. 'If we allow export, do we have io allow ' import?" she asked, "the answer is no. They ' are two totally different things." Two other amendments also have been re­ quested for the solid waste plan, one from ' hearings over several months, overwhelm­ ingly rejected the idea of importing solid waste. The amendment was turned down by the County Board in April of this year when the planning committee sent it back the sec­ ond time with a recommendation to approve it. Al the planning committee meeting where the recommendation for rejection BFI’s amendment was made in May. several mem­ bers said allowing BFI to compete to export provided BFI an unfair advantage, since City the Pltach Company and another from Waste Management. Both seek to export "special wastes" such as construction debris and con­ taminated soils from the county. Blood drive set in Lake Odessa A Red Cross blood drive will be held from noon to 5:45 p.m. Monday, July 31, at the Central United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Lake Odessa. Anyone at least 17 yean of age, weighing at least 110 pounds, in reasonably good health and who hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the drive is eligible to contribute. Jaycees win national honor The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees placed first in the nation in Population Division 4 for community services, of­ ficers and directors training, public rela­ tions. government involvement and plan­ ning evaluation. The announcement was made at the Jaycees national convention recently in St. Louis. The Hastings chapter also was named "best of the best” for individual projects with its GMM Childcare It also placed second in chapter communications and third in financial management. Fair'board showg appreciation to sponsors The Barry cjunty Fair Board has its photo taken after refreshments were served to the sponsors of the Barry County Fair. Members of the board are (first row. from left) Don Geukes. Betty John The Scale of Michigan will continue lol; oversee program! for senior citizens at lean . until November In what formerly was : known as Region III of the Area Agency on^ Aging. David Scotsman, a former chairman of me2; board at directors for the now-defunct AAA,"said the state recently agreed to a slx-month extension of running the program until a new regional agency OB be formed. Region in. which coven Barry. Calhoun, Kalamazoo. Branch and St. Joseph counties, was dissolved by the suse earlier this year af­ ter investigating charges against former Di­ rector Dr. Joseph Ham of mismanagement and harassment of former employees. A series of hearings on the charges of ba-" rassment were held In Kalamazoo, resulting ; in three employees winning a setllement OK $20,000 and a letter of apology from Ham.;" However. Scotsman said. Ham told local. media that be wrote the letter only io nopthe proceedings from going any further. There was an effort by Stale Senator Dale Sbugars of Kalamazoo to enable local agen- :des io be administered by the stale, but fed-j Depot Day set at Lake Odessa Most of the activities this year at the annual Delton Founders Weekend Aug. 11 and 12 have been moved to the Delton Middle School The events in prior years mostly have been held at the Delton Elementary, where there are construction projects. Ken and Esther Kahler will be grand marshals of the festivities. Activities will include indoor and out­ door arts and crafts and the talent show Friday evening. Aug. 11. which will in­ clude a junior division for children 12 and under and a senior division for peo­ ple 13 and up. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. There is a $5 fee to sign up for the talentg show and deadline is Aug. 1. Those interested ma> write the Delton Founders Weekend Talent Show. Box 444. Dehon. Mich 49046 Hughes, ;; The annual Farmers Market season has started at the Tyden Park parking kx on North Broadway in Hastings. The markets, which includes area grown produce, will take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays, beginning at 8 a.m. Founders Weekend location changed Darlene State still oversees AAA­ Fanners Market season starting Lake Odessa Area Historical Society members and cffice.-s are busy preparing for the third annual Depot Day celebra­ tion from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday. July 29 Featured wili be entertainment all day; displays of farming, a general store and a post office from 1890 to 1910; and general displays of newly donated items. Foods, such as bratwurst, hot dogs, ice cream sundaes, drinks and snow cones, also will be sold by Boy Scouts. The annual Depot Day raffle will be for a train tour for two of Agawa Canyon on the Algoma Railroad, with lodging for two nights at the Ojibway Hotel in Sault Sic. Marie. The package will in­ clude tickets for the train trip and one morning breakfast. The drawing will be held at 5 p.m. that Saturday afternoon at the depot. Tickets are available from most society members or from John Waite (367-4800) or from Mike McCartney at Union Bank. They are prices at SI each or six for $5. Bryans. Steenama, (second row) John Mater. Bio Neal. Harry Garrison and Burt Lake. Sponsors of the Barry County Fair invited to the appreciation event Friday were "Hair We Are." Dowling Country Store. Mid State Plumbing. Barry County Farm Bureau. Larry Poll Realty. Inc., Fillmore Equipment. Inc.. State Bank of Caledonia. Felpausch, Ponderosa Steakhouse and Bob's Grill and Restaurant. The hors d'oeuvres and beverages served to the sponsors were courtesy of the fair board, and catered by Bob Edwards (left). Helping him was Doug Gonsalves era! rules require regional units to lake oo. that function. In another recent development. Ham war fined $100 and ordered io pay a total of $284 J with court costs after being found guilty oCj Car burns after accident Two people were injured after their vehi­ cles collided last Thursday near Delton. caus­ ing one to burst into flames. A Chrysler Fifth Avenue driven by Jennie L. Bagley of Delton caught fire after broad­ siding a truck that pulled in front of her. Samuel F. Penland of Delton was pulling out of his dnveway at 2545 Cloverdale Road but did not yield right of way. according to thc Michigan Slate Police Hastings post. Cloverdale, did not see the truck in time to avoid a collision. Her car hit the truck and both vehicles landed in a ditch across from Penland's driveway. Bagley's car caught fire upon impact, but site was able to escape. Penland was treated at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, and Bagley was treated at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. The state police report states a hill obstructs the view of the road from Penland's assaulting Scotsman last January. Kalamazoo District Court Judge Carol! Husum found Ham guilty and ordered a pre-J sentence investigation. Afterward, she agreetjj not to assess any jail lime or probation. Ham had been accused of slapping Soots'-; man across the head in the doorway of a re­ stroom Where civil rights proceedings were.; taking place against the former director J Imerestingly. it was Scotsman who ac- J companied Ham as a supporter in a visit io i the Hrst Friday forum In Hastlnp a couple of years ago. Ham also was accused of attempting to ex- ton money from a Kalamazoo woman after ; finding her lost jewelry in an apartment complex where he lives Alter further inves­ tigation. prosecutors decided not to press charges. Ham had been at odds for a long lime with the Barry. St. Joseph and Branch County Boards of Commissioo. which refused to pay their dues to the AAA and were booted off the board the directors. The Kalamazoo last " year agreed with the other three, paving the way for the agency to be disbanded and taken over by the stale. There was no interruption of services to the elderly during the lime Barry. Branch and St. Joseph counties were not seated on the-' board Jennie Bagley's Fifth Avenue was consumed by flames after striking the pick up driven by Samuel Penland on Cloverdale Road last Thursday. She was able to escape the fire. I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 20, 1995 — Page 3 Some glimpses of this week's Barry County Fair Showing animals is one of the biggest parts of the fair. These youngsters are waiting to have their turkeys judged. These two young ladies are quite obliging to have their pictures taken while they check out one of the ndes. A meoy-go^ound is a staple ride for young and old alike at the fair, but these riders appear to be in their teens. MENTAL, continued from page 1 Barry County Right to Life had a display that included a quiz about abortion, which there youngsters are taking here Other counties have found themselves in trouble when they've followed the 'neat ideas' path. Seelig said. They've gone on to what will make a lot of people happy and ignored their mentally ill. That's why you've got a tot of people wandering around homeless. You read all the horror stories. “We have concentrated upon the people we re supposed to serve." Seelig said. “We need more space and if the state makes more demands we’re going to need more staff. Frankly. I think we re doing a good job with the staff we've got... Discussing some of the services. Seelig said, the County Mental Health program provides a 24-hour crisis intervention line. "The jail uses it. the sheriffs department, hospital, physicians and private citizens." "We do get a fair amount of crises and we try to deal with it before somebody dumps somebody off al the state hospital." he said. Another program is "Stabilization" which helps people after a crisis and puts them into out-patient services or some other kind of service that fits their need "and get them up and running again." Seelig said. The outreach program is for people who have no transportation or are immobile. Changes looming in the mental health arena were also mentioned by Seelig. “We're tn the same position that everybody else is. watching to see what happens at the federal government level. "There is a new mental health code that has been floated into the Legisla­ ture...Basically. it is a conservative approach as opposed to something that's going to cover all the bases. As hearings come up. fm going to be speaking to it. I have a couple of problems with it; one is the amount of red tape it throws at the counties. Basically it's one of those state documents that doesn't trust anybody. “We have people on our staff that are committed and I don't need to check on them 99 different ways to satisfy the slate gov­ ernment... Another problem, potentially for the mental health code, is there is a carrot for programs to consolidate. That is to say that a number of counties could go together and form a program and be independent of county government. Frankly. I would rather see the program stay with county govern­ ment because I think you need that grass roots support and occasionally the County Commission's muscle to make things work. "If we re going to go across county lines. I’d rather do it at a service level where we contract with other counties for something they've got and they contract something that we've got which means that some of our County Mental Health department was bum about 22 years ago when the County Board farmed the Mental Health Board, he sad. Last year the County Mental Health Dept, spent $2,851 million but it could have had a $3.4 million budget if more local matching funds were available "We lapsed considerable money because These youngsters from the Rabbit Babbit 4-H are checking their animals in their cages wc didn't have local match. The way the system works, basically, is you can't spend the money unless you can match it with $10 (from the county or other local funds for every $ 100 received from the r-Me). “We have been strangled in terms of a the of local match. We went for 10 years with­ out any change in the local match. There was money available for growth but we couldn't capture it because we didn't have a local match...Frankly...I'm not here com­ plaining.. .Tm just saying that there are counties of our size that are considerably ahead of us in terms of mental health dol­ lars" "We colled more money than any other counties on a percentage basis " (far services given to other counties), and that is consid­ ered "local funds" just as if the county had supplied it. Seelig noted that Barry County has stayed out of high cost residential care programs, using a lot of foster homes instead. "Wc constantly have to fine tune (the budget), how much is left, how much wc can do and keep something in the pot for emergencies." he said. "Basically, we have tried to make growth dependent on real need, not on what’s popu­ lar this year." Seelig explained Despite the low per capita budget, be said. "We never have had any red ink. If we don't have enough money, wc cut...When that happens our services get thinner for awhile." He said he was glad to sec the county get its fiscal matters in order when it recently did some budget cutting. "1 don't mind the cuts for those purposes. If you didn't, it would just be a stow, long term problem...! would just as soon take care of it now. "There is a lot of needs in Barry County for human services. We sec ourselves as part of the human services group but wc arc what I consider to be mostly specialized treatment. We have less ability to do prevention and all those kinds of things which I call more social engineering. Wc just don't have the funds to do that. There's lots of people out there who don't understand economics. And yet there are a lot of neat ideas about what wc could do with our money." cases. 'What we try to do is treat people, get them up to the lev J of optimal function that we think we can get them and get them back to work or taking care of their families. those kinds of things. It's not long term care if wc can avoid it. There arc a few people that wc will have to take care of the rest of their lives. They were highly dependent on the institution and they're dependent on us now and that continues." Seelig said. 'I think our success to this point has been because we have had a really committed staff." Seelig said. One drawback the County Menial Health Department faces is having the lowest per capita budget in the region. Seelig told the Barry County Board of Commissioners last week. Although Seelig told commissiooers he wasn't complaining The mental health department gets about S56 per capita, while, for example. Kent County receives S118 per capita. "The county (of Barry) has not put more real dollars into the system than there was 20 years ago. Part of the problem Is the county hasn't had the money." he said. The diems may have to travel a little further, but it's a better way Io gel all the services because wc can't. We don't have the funds to provide all the services ourselves. "On the surface. I would like to see the stale get block grants and get rid of some of the federal regulations that aren't really nec­ essary. "There is a possibility of less resources in the future just because of fiscal constraints that are going to occur at the federal level,” Seelig said. Even if there is a shortage of resources in the future, he said. "I think that we need to continue our conuni.ineni to patients that wc brought out of institutions. Basically, wc said to them, we ll make life heller for you in the community'...And I hope the Commission and the Board has a personal commitment to lire up to what wc said Io them over the past 20 years, which is we will provide services for you in the commu­ nity.'" Seelig said. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 20, 1995 I FINANCIAL FOCUS fimMh Letters from readers City budget cuts could have funded cemetery Marti 0. Christenson of Edward D. Jonas * Co. A new shopping tool for mutual fund investors Shopping is an American national pastime. For some, it's an art; others have it down to a science. Some shoppers arc professionals and others arc amateurs, but they all can choose from a variety of loca­ tions in which to practice their favorite hob­ by: departent stores, specialty shops, mega­ stores. discount outlets and warehouse At one end of the spectrum are catalogs Catalog-shopping is quick and easy - yet impersonal and a bit risky. It's important lo know exactly what you want from a catalog, because there's no one there to help you. Al the other end of the spectrum is the neighborhood retail outlet, such as the local hardware store. These are typically meccas of helpful assistance. 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The grandparents are John and Barbara Fritz and Raymood and Mary Weller all of Hastings GRU Mariah Lyn. born at Pennock Hospital on July 8 at 1035 a.m. to Paula Woodworth and Rick Cudney. Vermontville, weighing 6 lbs.. 9 oxs. and 20 inches long GIRL, Jenna Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 6 at 1:04 a.m. to Susan and James Kopka. Hastings, weighing 5 lbs.. 6ozs and 1856 inches long. BOY, Gabriel Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 6 at 10.35 a.m. to Mr and Mrs John Simon. Woodland, weighing 6 Mm.. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. H^ngsBaNNER Devoted to the interests nf Barry County Since 1856 PutAMd by Mattfap Banner, Inc. A Dntoacn of +AR Graphci Inc 1862 N froMtooy ’ wUnga. 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We should emphasize that the proposals before the City Council are the same pro­ posals that were defeated on June 5 by the Planning Commission. The issue is not Pennock's theoretical need for approval nor the concerned neighbors’ desire for denial. It is very simply an issue of »hc P.U.D. meeting the requirements of Sec­ tion 3.289 of the city’s zoning ordinance. We contend that it does not. as does the Planning Commission. We respectfully urge the City Council to deny the P.U.D. in good conscience. ious week. Company professional. 24 leading brokerage fimw and mutual hind companies have formed a new organization called Mutual Fund Forum Their motto says it all: Tnveu- To the editor: Having been questioned about my “no” vote on the City Council's proposal to levy an 0.75-mill tax hike for cemetery operations, let me explain: I. Prior to the vote, council was reminded that by law it cannot earmark this additional millage for the cemetery only. In other words, no one can promise us that future city councils will abide by our arrangement I believe the current council will honor the voters' request, but again, by law we cannot insure the actions of future councils. GRU Amy Elizabeth, bom July 3 at 8:08 a.m. to Bill and Lynn Perry. Caledonia, weighing 5 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. Grandparents are Shirley Alexander of Caledonia and Doug Perry of Middleville. GRU Kayla Lyn. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 6 al 8:32 pm. to Marcte and Don Britten. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 9**A ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Shelby Ann. bom at Butterworth Hospital on June 2 at 11:39 a.m. to Darrel and Tanuni Price. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Dakota Jack, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 6 al 7:JI a.m. to Spring Silsbee and Craig Warren. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 2 Neil Gardner Jan Gardner Hastings 2. Any surplus dollars generated by this millage remain undesignated. Before any tax increase, all dollars from this millage should be allocated to a cemetery fund: We should know where every dollar is going. This issue was not addressed. 3. A time limit was not set on this millage increase. It could go on forever without the benefit or re-evaluating our situation, ever. 4. Les* than one month ago. at the council meeting of June 26. 1 suggested across-theboard budget cuts to the city manager and the City Council a* a means of generating the necessary revenues for this project. My pro- To the editor: As the Hastings City Council meeting of Ju­ ly 24 approaches, it seems apropos to make some final comments before the vote is taken on the Pennock Hospital Planned Unit Development (PUD). The Planning Commission spent con­ siderable time and much deliberation at several meetings before voting 6 to 2 to recommend that the PUD be rejected. The commiaaaon members stated their reasons based on the Hastings zoning criteria for a PUD. We are trusting that the City Council will abate by ttif recommendation of their Planning Cot&niition and vote to rejedthe PUD. I Regardless of 11th hour lobbying by the hospital or remarks that legal action against the city may be the next action, Pennock Hospital PUD simply does not belong in a residential neighborhood. This has never been an issue of the performance of hospital staff and employees, nor is it an issue of granting the for-profit branch of the hospital whatever it may desire or want. This is still a zoning issue, and the PUD just does not comply with me zoning ordinance? We have made contacts with the hospital board and with the new chairman in an effort to show continued support for the hospital. Other options are available that could be used to solve their expansion and parking prooterns. Furthermore, if the hospital were to withdraw from property ownership on the south side of Green Street, it is conceivable that the community support previously en­ joyed by the hospital could be restored to some degree. For now, we are placing our faith in the Hastings City Council to comply with the Hastings zoning regulations, and to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission by rejecting the Pennock Hospital PUD when the vote is taken next Monday. Leonard H. Spyker Hastings Maureen Ketchum 4th Ward 4-H Rodeo Club suffers an outrage 1 have come to the firm belief that the Barry County Rodeo Chib was given the total shaft. How can any 4-H club be replaced by pro­ fessionals at their own fair? I thought the fair was for children, or has that changed since I was in 4-H 20 years ago? Reading in thi* column last week. I have to agree that the very least the fair could do is hive two rodeo*, one for 4-H and one for professionals. I have been to the 4-H rodeo before, and 1 have never seen a better show! The pure guts and effort these kids put into their rodeo in no way should be ignored. Making the Rodeo Club have their rodeo in Prairieville instead of the fair (because they sider me amount of cash and lime the paren have invested getting their children lo the tai find cut how this could happen, and the answer I received is the 4-H leaders are afraid the board will start messing with other clubs if they raise cain about this. I am in no way a cowboy and probably shouldn't care, but 1 have never been so outraged. If anyone else feels the same as 1 do. I strongly urge you lo write tetters to this column and let your feelings be known. If you doubt any word or question my motive on this subject, go to the Fair, talk to these people. I don't just beg for the com­ munity to speak out against this. I demand it! entire 4-H program. If the Fair Board ix wor­ ried about money, maybe they xhould con- Derek Ayto Woodland Letter writer doesn’t understand 4-H I further challenge her statement, “usually after having 'hot' ointments and/or electric prods placed in their hairless, sensitive Trust council to do the right thing posal was declined, and now we are being asked to support this operation withb a tax increase. There is no question in my mind that River­ side Cemetery needs and infusion of funds. Mr. Smith desperately needs a new truck and some maintenance and clerical assistance. My proposed budget cut* could have pro­ vided sufficient dollars lo assist the current Cemetery Board of Directors with operations without increasing taxes. attempt to praise 4-H in general displays no knowledge of the organization. When compared to certain programs in 4-H. rodeo is thnlling. However, to the par­ outright falsehoods. This lady, by her own statements, waa entry, that event is probably very thrilling. Regarding the “entertainment** she wrote about, jmt what are those displays of 4-H pro­ This woman apparently hat never ever at­ tended a 4-H rodeo became her uatemeou about the gears and calves med in 4-H rodeo what some of those 'preened* animals she touts go through? Richard Gillette Battle Creek the program. CORRECTION: The last sentence in the tetter by Mike Trahan, published in Last week's Banner, should have read: “Let us keep our Send The BANNER to a Friend or relative who trus moved away. Call 616- J 945-9554 to subscribe. Legal Notices F.l. No 94SC 0251 SC HON. GARY R. HOLMAN DYNAMIC REAL EAl ESTATE. Plaintiff KAREN $ METHAUER. Doiandont DAVS H TRIPP (P29290) 206 South Broodwoy Hostings. Michigan 49051 Rhone (610) 945-9505 Attorney fot PlainttH In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the District Court in the County of Barry. State of Michigan, mode and entered on September 6. 1994. in a certain cause therein pending wherein Dynamic Real Estate was Plaintiff and Koren S. Brefhower was Defendant, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sole to the highest bidder, at the East steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hostings. County of Barry, on August 7. 1995. at 100 p.m., the following described proper­ ty. all that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of P-?—y State ol Michigan, described as follows: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1Z4 OF SECDON 32. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS. BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST SIDE OF ENGLAND ROAD WHICH LIES SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 547 39 FEET. NORTH 8 DEGREES 55 MINUTES EAST 100 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAfO SECTION 32. THENCE NORTH 8 DEGREES S3 MINUTES EAST 75 HET THENCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 100.04 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 54 MINUTES EAST 74.22 FKf, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES WEST T OGE THE R WfTH INGRESS ANO EGRE SS OVER LOT 7 OF SUPERVISOR'S PLAT Of ENGLAND POINT. AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. ‘ Subject to all conditions, restrictions artS Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) 24:ntofsafe �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 20. 1995 — Page 5 Humphreys new director at local bank Schools to seek bond/millage again Sept. 25 Editor's Note: The following is a repent of last week's story, which was jumped incorrectly to Page 2 in the paste-up stage of production. Larry Komstadi, chairman of the Board of National Bank of Hastings, has announced that Michael D. Humphreys, owner of Miller Real Estate, has been clecied a direc­ tor of Hastings Financial Corporation and National Bank of Hittings. Humphreys graduated summa cum laude from Western Michigan University with a degree in business administration, majoring in finance. In 1988. Humphreys moved to Hastings when he and wife Karen (Baum) purchased Miller Real Estate. Since moving to Hastings, Humphreys has been president of the Barry/Eaton Board of Realtors. president of the YMCA and is now serving bis second term as president of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Michael Humphreys Humphreys also served his country as a sergeant with the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam. For five years, he worked for Congressman Howard Wolpc as campaign manager m 1980, district represe.d?<ive and staff assistant. Council to decide two critical issues Editor's Nou: The/Mowing is a repeat of last wrrt's story. which was jumped incorrectly to Page 2 in the paste up stage ofproduction J-Ad Graphics News Service The Hastings City Council will make "historic" decisions on two critical issues at its 7:30 p.m. meeting Monday, July 24, at the Hastings High School lecture ball. Council will receive the second readings on four proposed ordinances, two of which will be of particular interest — one a Pen­ nock Hospital project and another to create Hastings' first-ever historic district. Pennock's proposal is to expand at its cur­ rent site, demolish four homes and build a parking kx across the street and establish a day care center nearby in a residential neigh­ borhood The Planning Commission already has recommended denial of Pennoct s request to aBow a planned unit development (PUD) for the project, which means the council will have to have a two-thirds majority to over­ ride. Council Member David Jasperse al­ ready has decided to abstain from voting on the issue because of a perceived conflict of interest, so six of eight council votes will be needed to gr; the project approved. Residents in the Green Street and Walnut in a public hearing io Pennock’s plans, es­ sentially contending it would be an en­ croachment on a residential area. Pennock representatives say they need the added space to entinue to be a viable service for Hastings and Barry County. The Planning Commission earlier this year recommended approval of the ordinance to establish the historic district, but also fa­ vored removing Pennock Hospital and Fish Hatchery Park from inclusion in within its boundaries. There has been opposition expressed in public hearings to provisions that require residents to get a "certificate of appropriate­ ness" to make exterior changes to their houses. Proponents of the distrin claim it will foster civic pride and preservation and restoration of a number of historic homes within the city. Council also will have to decide bound­ aries if the district is approved. The third decision that will be made will be on two proposed ordinances to revise the city’s civic infractions code, presented last fall to council, which changes penalties for or de-criminalizes certain types of local offenses. Council Monday night heard the first read­ ings of all the proposed ordinances. City Manager Howard Penrod stressed that the meeting July 24 will not include any public bearings. They will not be public hearings." he said, "h's up to the City Council to make a decision." by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Hastings Board of Education Monday decided to ask voters again to approve bond­ ing for construction, additions and renova­ tions to relieve crowded conditions in the schools. The Sept 25 ballot request will be for $21.9 million for additions, renovations and technology for existing schools and for building a new elementary building. The decision on a request for millage io operate a new school has not been made and exact ballot language has not been com­ pleted. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said. However, be stressed that bond funds voted for building cannot be used for salaries or any other general operational uses. A previous request at the June 12 annual school election asking for $14.9 million for additions and renovations to existing build­ ings was defeated by 37 votes. Bids for $6.7 million in bonds for a new elementary and .59 mill to operate the new building also were defeated. There was discussion on whether to divide the proposals and try to get a new elemen­ tary later. The vote to have all of the pro­ posal together was 5-1. with Trustee Kim Alderson voting "no" and Trustee Tom (irons absent. "I fully support anything that goes on the ballot." Alderson said after the meeting. "The reason I voted no on the bond issue was the wording. I thought it would be in our best interest not to group them to­ gether." Commenting that the need is still there and building projects will get more expen­ sive as time goes on. the board set the date of Sept. 25. taking into account a more prac­ tical reason. If nothing is in writing by that date, Schoessel said, the costs such as interest and other expenses would begin, but the deadline would be missed for winter taxes. So funds could not be collected until the next summer taxes, and since Proposal A s property tax cut. municipalities which did collect summer taxes for the schools do longer coikn them. In effect, the district then would have to wait until the winter of 1996 before collec­ tion of millage could begin. The difference in time would add SL1 mil­ lion in costs to the bond proposal, he said. In public discussion on the proposal. Vent Schoessel told Smith that as pan of a Michigan Department of Treasury agreement to back the bonds with the state's credit, state officials required a study be done to ver­ ify the need for more space. There are two firms sanctioned by the state to do that kind of study, and Hastings se­ lected one from Lansing for the work, he The study s!>owed a growth of between 500 students co the low side to as many as 700 on the high side over five years. Schoessel said. When Smith remarked that the projections were just assumptions. Vice President Cuim Cruttenden agreed. "These are just forecasts, so no one can say." Cruttenden said. "But. we get between 20 and 90 new students a year. That is fact" Judy Ixnz and Larry Korns tad! both said they would support the bond request in any formal, but would like to tee the proposals separated as they were in June. Komstadi said at this point (the funding for renovations and additions) is a must be­ cause of a need for space. But he was afraid, "if the three are 'bundled.' the bond will lore, the kids lore, we all lore." Tm a supporter. 100 percent behind all three proposals, but if you go for renova­ tions well get done what we have to have... we have state backing; if wc ask for what we have to have. I think we'll get it" Airport Road resident Owen Jones said he is sure there will be rapid growth with peo­ ple migrating from the Grand Rapids area, and the board needs io work harder to make its case to the pub'lc. Focusing on the peo­ ple who vote "no" was suggested by James Peurach. who said that short letters to the ed­ itor should be encouraged by there who sup­ port the bond issue. About a new elementary. Peurach said. "It's going to be full before it's done, then you're looking at portable classrooms." Trustee Mike Hubert, who said he was speaking half as a board member and half as public comment, remarked that he had al­ ways wondered If school officials were "spending the money right. Editor . Hastings voters will be asked in Novem­ ber to approve a three-quarter mill levy for tbe city to take over operations of the cune. The City Council Monday night decided in a 7-1 vote to put the question on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. Members of the Cemetery Board of Trustees approached the council June 26 with the proposal io have the city run things because of financial troubles. City Manager Howard Penrod said the added costs io operate the cemetery would be about $80,000. which he said could not be absorbed in the city's current budget. So in order to take care of the additional expense, the city would have io go io the voters, seeking an extra three-quarters of a mill above the charter authorized maximum level of 16.2 mills. If approved, the new ceiling would be at 16.95 mills. Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell, who conducted the meeting in Mayor Mary Lou (Gray’s absence, said. "I think the citizens Should have the final say on this. If the state lakes it over, they'll maintain it only once J There's a moral value in us doing some­ thing like this." ; Penrod told the council that by law it can­ pot earmark the extra millage for the ceme­ tery only, but it should promise voters in good faith that's where the money will go. ; He said. "Most councils would honor that (earmarking the extra money for the ceme­ tery). but they wouldn't be obligated." ‘ A three-fifths voce was needed to get the question on the November ballot, and that requirement was met easily, with seven of the eight council members approving it. CounciI woman Maureen Ketchum was the ! The only other question on the ballot in the city election will be a race between Ketchum and challenger Deb Dorcy in the • In other business Monday evening, the City Council: , • Learned from Director of Public Ser­ vices Jeff Mansfield that road work on Woodlawn Avenue will begin around the first of August. The street will be recon­ structed from East Street to the city limits. Woodlawn will be closed to all but local traffic during construction. • Approved a pay increase for school crossing guards, from $5 to $6 per hour. "I think it's well warranted." said Penrod "Il is becoming increasingly difficult to find someone willing to work for S5 an hour.” • Decided to send a letter of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Larry T. Kensington for the dona­ tion of used office furniture, including room divider panels, a wood executive desk, a wood secretary desk, a steel shop desk, a conference room table, a round reception table, four stackable waiting room chairs and four conference room chairs. • Approved a purchasing agreement with CNC Manufacturing, which had been tabled at the previous meeting because some minor revisions were needed. • Received the building inspector's report from Professional Code Inspections for the second quarter of 1995. It was noted that 33 building permits were issued at an assessed value of more than $15 million in the three- i?n » child all his shots Tve said it many times.... that's one of the reasons Tm on the board." he said. Since watching the process, he said the fiscal responsibility of the officials was out here alone. They have my voce of approval." he said. Talking about technology in the schools. Fred Swinkunas agreed with an earlier com­ plaint by Ward Weiler that computers are fluff and are not necessary. "If you want (money for) bricks, fine, but (<»ii i mmi •»: Smith of Hastings challenged the growth projections of officials, and wondered where the figures came from. DAVENPORT COLLEGE Cemetery takeover issue goes to voters Editor's Note: The following is a repeat of lost week's story, which was jumped incorrectly to Page 2 in the paste-up stage ofproduction. computers arc not the answer.” Swinkunas said he had a lack of trust and confidence in school officials, and urged them to show him exactly what they needed to. "make me vote yes." Other observations during the public comment were that some people were on fixed incomes and others were worried about keeping their jobs and thus likely to vote "no" to higher millage. Another suggestion was that conditions at the schools be photographed and publicized, to "let the public see the problems caused by lack of space." Also during public comment. Gordon Dudley asked that the board move the public comment section to the end of the meetings, or have one at both the beginning and the end of meetings. He said with the comment portion up front, the public didn't have a chance to comment on actions the board took during the meeting. Offers Convenient Fall Classes Starting September 25! said. "The state's going to take it lo make themselves look better. They're saying (right now). We elected not to share the revenue this year’." PUBLIC NOTICE Classes Held at Hastings High School SCHEDULE CntrwTKV Section 41 of Act308. PubHc Act* of 1W9. a hearing wM be Mid Michigan, month period. • Learned from the legislative coordina­ tors report given by Councilman Robert May that cities have been dealt a blow on revenue sharing from the state. He said Michigan's cities stand to lose as much as $81 million under current plans announced by Gov. John Engler. 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For more information on how you can benefit, simply fill out the coupon below and mail it back to us, and we'll give you the inside scoop. Or call us, at (616) 652-1651. Please send me more infonnatjoo on the following _____How I can get up to $180 for a new electric water beater’ ____ How O&A will cut $54 to $90 a j-car off my electric tills’ O&A Electric Cooperative RO. Box 800 Newaygo, Ml 49337 Name___________ Address_________ City, State, Zip__ Account/Service # (616)652-1651 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 20, 1995 HEAT, coHUnued front page 1 90 degrees or higher Thia is hued on calcu­ lation. ot year-round lemperarures in 30-year increments. Not everyone could stand such high tem­ peratures. and some people fell 111 Owrexerllon in heal can cause heat exhaustion or heal stroke, which can lead lo death if not properly treated. This was evidenced in Chicago, where close to 400 people died dur­ ing I he heat wave. In Barry County, a few people needed med­ ical treatment because ot the heat Michael Glumm. operations manager of Mercy Am­ bulance in Hastings, said three people suffer­ ing from the effects of heal were iransponed by ambulance to local hospitals. Two others suffered from coodttloos that may have been related to the heal. Two people were taken by Mercy Ambu­ lance from the Civil War bailie re-enactment al Chartiou Park Saturday with heat-related illnesses, when temperatures only reached 97 degrees. "There were a la who were fatigued, but nothing full blown except those two." Glumm said. "People just have to slow down and lake it easy." Glumm said he believes the reason so many people died in lhe Chicago heal was because they had no way lo leave lheir homes. He said in such a big city, there may be a la of shut-ins who have no one io check on them. "People here lake care of lheir own pretty good." he said. Many of lhe deaths also may not have been caused directly from lhe heal. Glumm guessed the heal may have been a contribut­ ing facta to ana her diseases, such as putting stress on heart a pulmonary-type problems. at the. Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 C«fa* Grove famd. Ptaior Bea Her Service 10:30 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South at M-79 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. Patter Phone 945-9414 Sunday. FT. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN July 23 - 8.00 and I DOO a.m. Holy CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd.. Hattiaga. MJ 49058 10:30 Acolyte Tr.; 6:30 p.m. Soft­ 623-2030 (Defas) after 6 p.m ball. 8.00 ML AA. Fritfay. July 21 - 10:30 Acolyte Tr. Sttunfay. Sunday Morning Prayer 9:45 a.m.; 8:00 pm. NA Trnadey. July 25 Mam 1000 a.m. William L Kidder, Sr. Mn. Marion Garni (Taylor) HASTINGS - William L. Kidder. Sr., gg. of Waitings, passed my on Saturday July 13. 1993 it Pennock Hoapttxl in Hasungs He wu bon oe December 8.1906 is Irving Township Barry County, the rem of Loren A Nellie (Tewibury) Kidder. He wii nixed in Irving Township and attended the Wood School. He wu married to Thelma I. Powell on May 27. 1927. They lived in the Hastings area fa many yean before moving to Florida and Alabama, living there about 17 yean, returning lo Hastings in 1988. Mr. Kidder was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings fa over 40 years, retir­ ing in about 1971. He wu • member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Laner-Day Sainis. He wu an evid oudoonman enjoying gardening and especially fishing and wu sffectionately known as "Blue Gill Bill” by his fami­ ly end friends. Preceding him in death were his wife, Thel­ ma on February 8, 1990; brothers, Warren A Byron Kidder, listen, Bell Joy. Beulah Potter., Mabie Mam and Evelyn McNaughton. Survivors include his daughter. Dome Wilkins of Hastings. daughter A husband. Vers A Ronald Wood of Florida; eons* wives, William. Jr. A Marge Kidder of Florida. Eugene * Judith Kidder of Middleville, Alden * Gerri Kidder of Florida; 13 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 6 great greet grandchil­ dren, brother. George Kidder of Freeport; four sisrers, Virginie Harriet of Heatings, Lucy Kercher of Freeport. Letha Wilkins of Middle­ ville. Thelma Treat of Hastings. Funeral Servica were held tn Tuesday July IS, 1993 at lhe Wien Funeral Home in Heatings with Elder Alfred Pandel officiating. Burial wu at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. CHRIST, (mmfa* addram - 1651 Mafaiana Bd . Hrnd^a. Ml 49058) WELCOME CORNERS UNITED 367-4061 945-3974 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Hnatiaga. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Mn. Mabie M. (Nebon) Ellsworth BMt Sdmoi. 10:30 a.*.. METHODIST er Darteae Pickard. Worafap Service* - (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 .tditu GRACE MrSwpt.. Lewu THOanuPPr.B VALLBV ... w o K D o r r a t t h FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake BRETHREN RARXY CO. CHURCH OF BIBLE Church). 10:45 fam II *,m. a.m. tune 9.30 a m ROSE CATHOLIC PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hatting*. Michigan. O Kern *30 Monos* HASTINGS FREE METHODIST Daniel OFFICE HOURS FOR THE SUM­ MER ARE 900 a-at-1200 p.m. PLRASANTVIKW HASTINGS - Mrs. Mabie M. (Nelson) Ellaworth. 72, of Hastings passed my on Tues­ day. July 18, 1993 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She wu preceded in death by her parents, Louis sad Caroline Nelson; strpmqher, Aidith Nelson; two brothers, Otiver Nelson, Raymond Nelson; surer, Marion Lamarck; granddaugh­ ter, Sherri. Surviving are herbusband, Richard K Ellawoth; cltiltaa, Tammy (Ken) Van Belkum of Hastings; W Javie of Cedar ) Mister of Utah; ; eleven grandchil, Glori. Bonni, Devin, and Andrea; many greet grandchildren; four brothers, Ernest (Carrie) Nelson of Georgia. Gerald (Loeoa) Nelson bf Capac, Donald (Barbara) Nelson of Rudyard, Cart (Bessie) Nelson of Middleville; sister-in-law. Caroline Nelson of Vermontville; life long friends, Frank and Nita Misak and many family, nieces, nephews and Gordon Neil Odder BELLEVUE - Gorton Neil Kidder, 52, of Bellevue, passed array on Sunday July 16, 1993 at lu residence. He wu ban oo lune 12. 1943 in Hastings, the son of Neil snd Mildred (Wotf) Kidder. He grad listed from Hastings High School in 1961 and amended Fenis Sate CoUege fa two years. Mr. Kidder worked for Tbermotrofi Industria In HoUand for 20 yean, in 1990he mend to Bellevue where be owned and operated Allphase Welding. He wu married to Carol Lavon Pate on December 27, 1973. He wu preceded in death by a brother, Tony Haack. Surviving are his wife, Carol L. Kidder of Bellevue; sons, Robert N. Kidder of Holland, Marti Sunkeveh, Mu Stankeveh. Marvin Sunkeveh all of Florida; daughters, Pstricis Wilsvix of Battle Creek. Teri Fort end Julie Reed both at Holland, Tina Sunkeveh and Vicki Alla at Florida; 15 grandchildren; mother, Mildred Hauck of Fountain, Florida; brother, Dadd Anderson of Ifradtw; aMen, Vlviat Ellis of Batik Creek, DsrieneBtnbank of Tbnnrmrr -aod Btntha KetartsoO' of Georgia. No Visitation a Funeral Servica woe held. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 Barry Crmtamniry Hospice in Hastings. Atrangr tnr nrt were made ty Beeler Funeral Home In Middlevi'le. NASHVILLE AREA rr. craiL's cATBOLic CHUK CH, GRACE NnivUte Awanrf a hurry? Run a Garage Sale Classified Ad and CallUsat94M744 FAMILY Viatec 1220 W. State St., Hastings B.O.E. ‘ Program HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner FXtWr COMMUNITY Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Hreamt FM AM M 10.30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE Wontap Coffer FeUowfagp 10.30 a m. WEDNESDAYS: Family Church The Church Pbqo Is Paid for by p.m., Bible Study ami Actmdca far Kida6:45 p.m.; Pint Wedneadey of The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: hasdmos savinos Need to Rase CASH io Apply between hours of 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm Monday through Friday at 9:30 a. a.; So-Jey School 11:00 a m.; tanday Evening Service 600 p.m. Cremation hu taken place at her mower Memorial Servica were hdd an Tuadny July 18. 1995m Brash RJdge Ceaetery with Father Charia McCabe officering. Burial wu at Brash Ridge Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Fnlyrryl Chorch of Hastings. Envetopa win be svsflabie at dm service. Viatec in Hastings is accepting applications for full-time general laborer positions. Experience in fiberglass production preferred. Dow hag. Ml 49050 Paator Smpfam Wright (616) 738-3021 church phone; (61*) 945-9200 7:00 Mn. PruaHa W. Kamee CLpVERDALE-Mn.PrieciIlaW.Kinaee, 80. of Cloverdale peaaed away on Mdsy, July 14, 1995 at her resideace. She ns born at July 11,1915 in Cloverdale, the daughrer of Welton * Hud (Hine) Brocks. ooc fraauiica rrom najungi rugn ocnooi where dm wu a cheerleader. She wu a rural mail deliverer, averted fa Dr. dart in Hastings fa several yenrs, also at Gould's Reatanram and the family owned Trio Cafe in Haatinga. She wu a member of the Frnmarmd EpisXChurch of Hastings. . Karma loved her family, mubrooming, gardening and sporting events. She wu married to Steven Karma at February 21, 1936 She wu preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Stevwa; three sou A wives, Lottis m A Sandy Karma of Grand Ledge, David A Sheila Karma rt Ddm, Charia Demry A Cindy Karma of Seleven grandchildren; seven great ren; throe siattn, Blanche Lewis of k Winou Omttler at Loy Lake, Cloverdale. VtvUn Howers ot Chartcne; ate brother, Robert Brocks of Hastings; several deca A nephews. General Laborer friends. Funeral Services will be held Thursday July 20, 1993 at 11:00am at die Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Lester De uroa omaatmg. Interment will be in Coman Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be nude lo a loan, fa Haattnga and Laka Odaaaa WMN FUNIRAL HOME Hastings Bowl Oflenag far Hunger SUP PORT GROUPS V.l.P.’a Of HMtlngs !.m. NADONA1. BANK OF HASTINGS fir*: Friday of month uoooooooooc izmstratr oooooo When you retire, you’ll need more than your Social Security Check. Did you know that the biggest monthly social security check you can get today is $1,199*? And that the average check is only $698* per month? Would that be enough money for your retirement dreams? It’s plain to see that social security won’t be enough by itself to give you the quality of life you expect for retirement. Even if your retirement is years away, it’s impor­ tant for you to start thinking about your retirement, today. Stop by your local Hastings City Bank branch and talk to a licensed representative about your retirement savings. Or call: 616-945-2401, ext. 180 Member F.D.I.C. DU HASDH0S BANNIR ANO RtMINDCR m 1962 N. Broadway - Haattnga BO8LIY PHARMACY ■Proacriptlonf - UBS Jariaraon - 94S3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Investors Marketplace Located at. Hastings City Bank Hastings. Michigan 150 W Court, Hastings • HAST1NQS FIMR OLASS PRODUCTS, INC. T70 Cook Rd. - Heating., Michigan U.IWWa' 945-2401 | WOODLAND - Paul C Husman. 59, tf Woodland, passed sway on Friday. July 14, 1993 in Grand Rapids. He wu bora on April 3. 1936, the son of Henry and Eula (Guy) Husman. He attended Mulliken Schoola. Surviving are two daughters, Leona Shade of Lake Odeeu and Teresa Beebe of Pottiand; two sons. Cal Human of Lake Odeau and Part Human of Grand Rapids; four grandchiMren; two step grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Human of Lauing and Julia Jdiller of Hoiti one brother, JbtaHuman of VennomviBe. Private Family Jhinoal Servica were held on Wednesday July 19. 1993 at lhe Konpa Funeral (Impel in Lake Odeeu with Reverend Wart Pierce officiating Burial wu in Sunfield Cemetery. reach your total market Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Haatinga JJ. Brate Sheldon Rhode*; 11 a m Wontap Hour; 6 p m Fannie* United Nightly D.V.B3. theme. Monday thru Wednesday — 7 p.m. F.U.N. (Familiet United Nightly |___________ Paul C. Husinan JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Mrs. Marion Germa (Tayla), 76, of Johnstown Township passed away on Sunday. July 16,1993 in Ron Township. She wu born on August 31. 1918 in Bailie Creek, the daughter of George Tayla and Agnes (Crawford) Tayla. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1938 and from Kellogg Community College. Mn. Garats wu a Registered Nurse and wu employed in private home healthcare. She wu a member of Benfield United Methodist Oturch and a member of Burnham Brook. Mrs Gams enjoyed computers, painting, photography, writing, silversmith and bunting. She wu married to Hany Palmer Ganns on January 28.1939 in Battle Creek. He preceded her in death oo May 19, 1979. Survivors included her daughter, Julie Stow of Mountain View, Arkansu; two sons, Charla A Gams of Luingtoo, North Carolina. David Garas at Pinbay, Queensland, Austra­ lia; four granddtildren; two great grandchil­ dren; half brother. Basts DeVos of Florida. Funeral Scrvica will be held cm Ttaraday July 20, 1993 u 2,-OOpm st Bachman Hebble Funeral Chapel in Barrie Creek with Pasta Stephen Osborn of Harper Qeek Baptist Chinch ofndating Private Family inrermenL Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Badmtan Hebble Funeral Service in Battle Qtek. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 20, 1995 We haven't mentioned "laughter” or ’daughter." Neither of which is spelled like it oughtrr. Everyone says that “might" makes right.” So how come "eight” doesn't rhyme with ’sleight?” “Trough” can rhyme with "off” or moth," And on that note. I’ll end this froth. LEGAL NOTICES: —--------------------------- .---------------- ------------------------ I NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Default having been mode in th» condition* ol a real vetat* mortgage made by RALPH OWEN KELLER JR, and PRISCILLA C KELLER, hueband and wHe. of 6502 Tiecher Road, lake Odeeta. Michigan 48849 ond BOND CORPORATION a corporation organaed and exi»ting under the laws ol the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E., Grand Rapid*. Michigan 49507 dated Moy 27. 1992 and recorded on Juno 3. 1992 tn Libor 545 Page 662 of the Barry County Register of Deeds and upon which there is now claimed to bo due lor principal and interest the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Ono Hundred Two Dollar* ond One Cent (125, 102.01) and no suit or proceedings at law hav­ ing boon instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of *do contotned in the mortgage, and the statute in such cose mode ond provided, on July 77. 1995. at 2:00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at the East door of the County Circuit Court Building in the City of Hasting*. County of Barry. State of Michigan that being the place of holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry at pu'.lk vendue lo the highest bidder for the purpose ol satisfying lhe amounts due ond unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sole, including attorney s fee* allowed by law. the premiso* in said mortgage which are deslcribed a* THE W<ST 350 FEET OF THE NORTH 374 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12. TOWN 4. NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST The redemption period shall be six (6) month* from the date of such sole, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCI §600 3241 (a) in which com the redemption period shall bo thirty (30) day* horn the dote of such sole Dated June 20. 1995 Bond Corpcrotion 2007 Eastern S.E Grand Rapid*. Ml 49507 Drafted by Wdhom M Axkoul (P4007I) Attorney lor Mortgage 181 Ottawa N.W.. Sto. I1I-A Grand Rafud* Ml 49503 (616) 456-1315 Cai—ty of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceoood KgtMa Filo No. 9S-2I679-SE ESTATE OF IVA ALICE GUERNSEY. Deceased Social Security No. 369-68-0510 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate moy be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On August 17. 1995 ot 11 00 a m., the Probate Courtroom. Hosting*. Michigan before Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Pro­ bate. a hearing will be hold on the petition of Lauretta J. Bolyoaf. 1721 Iroquoi* Hasting* Ml 49058 requesting that she and Eugene R. Guern­ sey. of 206 E. North Street. Hosting*. Ml. bo ap­ pointed Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate ol IVA ALICE GUERNSEY who lived at 2700 Nashville Rood. Hastings. Ml. and who died on June 24. 1995; requesting that the heirs ot law of the decedent bo determined, and requesting also that the Will of the deceased dated Moy 2. 1973 and codicils dated March 16. 1976. bo admitted to Probate. Creditor* ol the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or tc both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date ol publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. July 14. 1995 David A. Dimmers (Pl2793} DIMMERS. McPHttllPS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 945 9596 Lauretta J. Bafyeot 1721 Iroquoi*. Hasting*. Ml 49058 (7/20) • NOTICE • HOPE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, July 25,1995 • 7:00 p.m. AT THE HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals to hold a hearing to consider the request of Roy and Barbara Smith for a variance to vary by one foot on either side of the dwelling proposed to be erected from the required ten (10) feet required setback on each side of Lot 44 of Vreelands Wall Lake Plat on Lakeview Drive in Section 33 of Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular business hours Wednesdays 9 am. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Hoad on M-43, (616) 948-2464. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxil­ iary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being consid­ ered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Shirley R. Cass Hop* Township Clerk PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed text amendments to the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on July 26,1995. commencing at 7:30 o’clock pm. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the following He ns to be considered at said public hearing include the following: 1. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6.B. of the Prairieville Township Zoning Or­ dinance to add a subsection “4" allowing “Historical, educational, cultural, festivals and other entertainment and recreational activities of a traditionally ruraf'agricuiturai nature” and camping incidental to such activity as a permitted use in the “A" Agricultural District zoning classification 2. The proposed amendment of Section 6 6.B.5. of the Praineville Township Zoning Or­ dinance to add a new subsection "s" allowing "Feathrals"; concerts; art and craft shows; and htstorial. educational, cultural, entertainment and recreat.onal activities of a rurai/agricultural nature” and camping incidental to such activity as a special land use in the “A” Agricultural District zoning classification subject to certain terms and condi­ tions pertaining to. among other things, traffic, off-street parking, rubbish disposal, sanitary fac.’ities, secunty, camping and noise 3. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6.B.5.r. of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to campgrounds in the "A" Agricultural District zoning classifica­ tion to among other things delete certain requirements pertaining to minimum campsite size, campsites specifically designated for tent camping, and parking spaces and to pro­ vide for the waiver under certain circumstances of requirements pertaining to campground roadway width and surfacing. Written comments will be receive-i from any interested persons concerning the forego­ ing by the Prairieville Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on July 26.1995. and may be further receiv­ ed by the Planning Commission at said hearing The Prameville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the nght to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing Anyone interested in reviewing the proposed text amendments. Zoning Ordinance. Zon­ ing Map and Master Land Use Plan pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same al the Prairieville Township Hail during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of said hearing and may further examine the same at said public hearing All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted material being considered at the heanng, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prameville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normajean Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township Hail 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 Bride is a brat Dear Ann Landers: Several weeks before the wedding day. the father of the bride told his daughter he would be proud to walk her down the aisle, but he didn't want to participate in the traditional father-daughter dance He is a shy person and said he hadn’t danced in 30 years and didn’t want to make a fool of himself. When the time came, the bride confronted her father and insisted that he dance anyway He was embarrassed and said, "I’d rather not.” The bride then told her father she would never speak to him agan and walked away angry. To make matters worse, she whined about it all evening to everyone who would listen. Il cast a pall over the entire evening. The father was clearly depressed because the wedding celebration had been going beautifully until that incident. Who was at fault. Am? — A Guest in Chicago. Dear Chicago: Too bad the father didn’t of­ fer to just stand with his daughter in the center of the floor and sway for a few ban. That would have been a good compromise. What a shame a dark shadow was cast over what should have been a totally joyous celebration. The bride sounds like a spoiled brat to me. Who’s a tramp? Dear Ann Landers: Recently, a woman in Hemphill. Texas, wrote that her live-in boyfriend was ordered to pay 13 yean’ worth of back support for a child he fathered after “a one-night with a tramp.” Labeling the mother of her boyfriend's unintended child as a “tramp” was. in my opinion, extremely harsh. If the woman is a "tramp.” what is the writer’s boyfriend? After all. he had sex with her. presumably with no intention of seeing her again and with total disregard for the possible consequences Would it not have been more charitable to say. “My boyfriend made a mistake yean ago with a woman who made the same mistake, and I will stand by ton while he pays the price? The writer of the letter may henelf make a mistake one day. Then she will find that a forgiving and understanding attitude toward the human weaknesses of others will make it easier for her to forgive herself. — C.B.. Chicago. Di. Dear C.B.: When 1 write my column, 1 try to preserve as much of die original language as possible without KKUng clobbered by the Legion ot Decency. w* The woman may well have been as pure as the driven snow — before she drifted However. I agree that name calling is ugly and invariably makes a bad situation worse Thanks for your comment. ‘Don’ too caring Dear Ana Landers: My wife’s son. “Don.” age 24. lives with us. She also has a 5-year-oid granddaughter who visits often. The ocher night. Don was babysitting when I came home at 10 p.m. I found him and the child in bed together, under the covers, wat­ ching TV. The following night, they fell asleep on the davenport. The child was in Don’s arms. This made me nervous. I told my wife I didn't like it. She threw a fit. What is your opinion of this? — Small Town in MiM. Dear MiM.: I'm with you. The child should not be left alone with Don. See to it. There will be some who feel this advice is much too harsh, but where children are concerned. 1 would prefer to err on the side of caution. Wordplays Dear Ann Landers: While cleaning out my parents' home after their deaths. 1 discovered these two pieces in a newspaper clipping from the Upper Marlboro, Md.. Enquirer Gazette 60 years ago. I doubt that the subject has ever been so thoroughly covered, and definitely not so cleverly — R.G. of Cheverly. Md. Dear R.G.: I agree. 1 am always grateful when my readers send me bits of interesting information. Here's the first one: You may call a woman a kitten, but you mun not call her a cal. You may call her a mouse, but you must not call her a rat. You may call her a chicken, but don't call her a hen. You may call her a vision, but don’t call her a sight. Legal Notice Eteteaf BNcMgaa Probate Caurt Cswsty a* Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING Filo No. 95-21675-NC In »ho mottsr ot ETHELYN ARLENE KRUGER Soool Security No 366-20-4847 NOTICE A heoring will be hold on August 10 1995 at 9 45 a.m. in the probate courtroom Hosting*. Michigan before Judge Richard H Show on the Petition of Efhelyn Arlene Kruger to change her name to Arlene Kruger. July 10. 1995 Robert L. Byington (P27621) 720 Wetf Apple Street Hasting*. Ml 49058-0248 (616) 945-9557 Ethelyn Arlene Kruger 127 West Broadway Woodland. Ml 48897 (616)367-4303 (7'20) And the second, written by Mr. P Thomas O’Dea of New Haven. Com.: When the English tongue we speak. Why is “break” not rhymed with “freak”? And lhe maker of a verse Cannot cap his “horse” with "worse”? “Beard" sounds not the same as “heard.” “Cord” is different from "word." “Cow" is cow. but “low” is low. “Shoe” is never rhymed with “foe." Think of “hose” and “dose” and “lose.” And of “goose” and yet of “choose.” Think of “comb” and “tomb” and "bomb.” "DoU" and “roll” and "home" and “some.” And since "pay” is rhymed with “say.” Why not “paid" and “said,” I pray? We have “blood” and “food” and ■good.” “Mould" is not pronounced like “could.” Wherefore "done.” but “gone” and "tone”? Is there any reason known? And. in short, it seems to me. Sounds and letters disagree. Dear Readers; Here’s my addition lo Mr. O'Dea's poem on the peculiarities of our language: What about “cough” and “through” and “tougher ' Which don't sound anything like each other. "Thorough” can be made to rhyme with “dough." But "bough” sounds like “cow” and not like "though.” “Draught” is spelled a lot like “taught,” But only one of them sounds like “bought.” Workers invade D^ar Ann Landers: Some things realty bum me up When a person has construction or plumbing done on his property, workers arc dropped off and the boss leaves. After five minutes on the job. they ask to use the bathroom. They stand around at noon expecting lunch. Why don't they bring their own brown bags and thermos jugs? Being a writer and needing uninterrupted concentration. I am irritated to no end when lhey bring beepers and traipse in and out of the bouse for their phone calls. My new policy: They get cold water, a locked door and an unanswered doorbell. Let them go to McDonald's, use a service station and a pay phone, or get a cellular phone and call their boss for what they need. 1 pay them dearly to work, not to invade my home or expect handouts — Had It in California Dear California: I. too. have workmen in my home from time to time, and so far, Mt one ha* expected me to give him lunch. I do offer coffee or a soft drink, and if they need to use the washroom. I consider it a normal function and not an imposition. Sounds like you are having a bad hair day. Lighten up. Planning a redding? What's right? What's wrong? "The Ann Landen Guide for Brides" will relieve your anxiety. Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3. 75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, do Ann Landen, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55). Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate, Inc. (Lake Odessa NEWS A X One of the weekend events on the com­ munity calendar is the circus at the fairgrounds Saturday. This is sponsored by the local firemen’s association. Another yum­ my happening is the ice cream social at Sebewa Center with ice cream and a variety of toppings at the school house and music across the road at the church. Wednesday. July 26. marks the final day of the summer reading program at 10:30 a m The attendance has been excellent st all the sessions. On the following weekend, the big items are Depot Day on July 29 and the afternoon golf outing at Morrison Lake* sponsored by -*e Chamber of CbmmBNVr wt BMFPir Along with ti«e Crothers. Lind and Klomp golden anniversaries was the Kentwood an­ niversary of Erwin and Mary (Senters) George who are former residents here on Sixth Avenue. Erwin was an employee of Michigan Bell at Hastings. The Georges have three daughters — Mary McKinley. Jan Oberlin and Barbara George. They have three grandchildren. The Crothers' anniversary was golden plus ten. Bride Edna wore her wedding dress and headpiece from their 1935 nuptials. Their open house was in the basement of the Woodland United Methodist Church with ladies of the church serving refreshments. Jeffrey and Martha Willette are parents of John Jeffrey, born at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing July 4. The Alethian and Friends* barbecue Friday night was a sellout. Usually there are about 250 dinners sent out and the rest are consum­ ed on the premises. With the extreme heat and humidity Friday, far more buyers took their meals home to their (likely) air conditioned rooms, so more than 300 dinners went out and about 100 ate in the dining room. Mildred Purdy of Marshall. Du ward and Helen Strong of Concord and Ellen Leigh of Grand Ledge were former residents who attended. More than 200 attended the Drive-In Day at Big Rapids for School of Christian Mission in the air-conditioned comfort of the Holiday Im Thursday. Two from the Central Church United Methodist Women’s unit and several from Hastings UMC attended. As their day drew io a close, others were convening for the weekend session which would conclude on Sunday. New bousing — excavation and preparation are in place for a new dwelling on Martin Road between the VandeVelde home and the Cunningham farm. The double-unit dwelling, which has been on site for many weeks alongside M-50 and the channel, is now assembled and has its decks with lattice skir­ ling. It appears to be occupied. Barber Road north of M-43 has ten new housing units which have gone in since 1990. Half of them have gone in this year. Some of them have long driveways on their narrow plots so the residents can have a view of the steam running mid-section between Barber and Usborne roads south of Brown Road. Farther south there is preliminary work for a house on Barber Road south of the Merlino mobile home park. On Jordan Lake Road north of town a (wo-slory home with three front dormers and steep roof angles opposite. The road has an elevation which gives it a broad vista. The Gratiot Herald, in a recent issue, car­ ried the story of the selection of Dennis Col­ lison as the new city manager of Si. Louis. Collison is a St. Louis native, a brother of Lake Odessa's Jerry Collison, president of Union Bank. Dennis is 48. a son of Warren and Evah. who reside in St. Louis. He was the assistant manager in his home town until 1982, when he became manager of St. Charles. After two years there he served a* ci­ ty manager as Imlay City in Lapeer County. Imlay City has a population of about 3.000. St. Louis has about 4.000. Fifteen-month-old Joseph, son of Brian and Denise (Morrison) Decker, had heart surgery al Ann Arbor when he was new born. On Sun­ day. he returned to the university for open heert surgery ____________________ _____ - .—z The "Flower Power" effort of the Chamber of Commerce is paying big dividends now. Many residents of Jordan Lake Avenue took advantage of the commit­ tee* offer of flowers and planted the red, while, pink and purple bioomen along their curbs. Right now the biosaoms are full and have good form. Elsewhere others have planted the same color petunias in barrels and m beds. The Vipood. Colon. Ketchum and Casarez home* have nice displays. Keith and Priscilla Hampel, who now live in (he former Cobb house on lower Fourth Avenue, have a very impressive floral display around their evergreen shrubs. A drive'through the countryside gives the summertime look on some fltnft fields with bales of hay in the large round bales, most with plastic wrap. Last week the Roger Allen farm had a wheat field nearly ready with the outside round already cut. In 1965 Lakewood High School had its first foreign exchange students from England. Germany and Sweden. For the pest week, one of them has again been in town. The former Ute Mamecke of Germany has been visiting her host mother. Rena Broe. She attended church Sunday with the Broes and was greeted by many who well remembered her. She is the wife of a lawyer and mother of three son*. June 3 was the date of the wedding at Sebewa Center UM Church of Julia Haigh of Sunfield and Steven Keeler also of Sunfield. His parents, arc Bert and Kay Keeler of Hastings. The bride’s parents are Wayne Haigh and the late Joyce. She is a Lakewood graduate. The groom graduated at Hastings High School. The Rev Floyd Nagel. 92, of Grand Ledge died July 15. He was a Hastings native, graduate of Middleville High School, graduate of Moody Bible Institute and he had attended other seminaries. The last 23 years of hi* 55-year ministry was at the Oneida Gospel Church just outside Grand Ledge. His daughter. Am Land, is a Chariooe resident. His brother Ben Nagel live* in Irving. His wife. Mabel, diedin 1989. more than60years after their marriage. Burial was M the Strange Cemetery. Oneida Township. Jim and Achsah Blochowiak are being honored Sunday. July 23, for their golden wedding aMiversary al Omningham’* Acre on M-50 went to town al Bliss Road. During the annual West Michigan Con­ ference of United Methodist Churches, two houses were built for Habitat For Humanity. This was the culmination of months of plann­ ing. And the most recent Advocate acknowledgement was given lo those chur­ ches. individuals and contractors who con­ tributed lo the success of the project. Jim Mulvaney, former Lake Odessa ag teacher now living in Mason, was listed as both a donor and a resource person. Volunteer workers were Chuck and Ester Mathews of Hastings. Vivian and Marge Rairigh of WtMxlland and Melvin Rairigh of Sunfield. Local churches that had contributed funds were Wixxlland and Welcome Corners chur­ ches. pasiored by Carl and Geri Litchfield, and Central UM of Lake Odessa. The combined junior and senior high youth of Central Church during Wonderful Week, which concluded on July 13. met for a brief devotional time and then went out to do ser­ vice projects. On Sunday they met for plann­ ing Monday evening they hauled and pulled and piled branches from a lawn where tree trimming had been done for a senior lady of the church Tuesday they visited several local people who are residents of TenderCarc. Wednesday they worked on landscaping pro­ jects which are being done around the church permiscs with new plantings and ’ava rock. The borders of the beds are chiseled rocks from the foundation of the tower, which were salvaged from the start of the building project. Parents Barb DeLaney. Mary Runyon and DeDe Maciesz accompanied the young peo­ ple. who numbered up to a dozen on their expeditions. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 20, 1995 — Page 7 Woodland News.^,___________ ' By Catherine Lucas Woodlands honored at 50th anniversary Newtons to observe golden anniversary Richard James and Christina (Reitsma) Woodland of Hastings celebrated 50 yean of marriage on July 14. An open house was held in their honor on July 15 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. The event was hosted by their children James Woodland of Stevens Point, WI; Carol and Edd Shaulis of Wililamston; and Robert and Kris Woodland of Mason. They have four grandchildren: Thom Shaulis. Wendy Combs. Nicole Woodland, and Anthony Shaulis; and two great grandchildren; Jessica and Timothy Shaulis. Roderick and Geraldine Newton of Hastings will celebrate their 50th wedding an­ niversary with an open house on Sunday. July 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. in lhe Fellowship Hall at lhe Hastings First United Methodist Church. The church is located at 209 West Green Street. Hastings. Rod named the former Gerry Magoon on July 24. 1945 at the home of her parents in Hastings He worked at Newton Lumber Company. Gerry worked at Homer Smith’s Coffee Shop. Together they owned and operated Northside Grocery and Newton Vending The Newton's have three children. Lynda Childers of Banle Creek. Rod Newton II and his wife Karen and Shirley Jones and her hus­ band Gary, both from Hastings. They also have four grandchildren. Sarah. Katie, Roddy and Angie. Please join family and friends for cake and ice cream. Your presence and/or card will be Two women from Nova Scotia, Miriam Uhrstrom and Liana Bishop who call themselves "Double Treble." will be at Lakewood- United Methodist Church the weekend of Aug. 5 and 6. This duet will hold a concert at the Lakewood Church Saturday. Aug. 5, at 7:30 p.m. There will be a potluck dinner before the concert. Carl and Elnora Pierce and Joanne Jackson heard the singers on a trip to Nova Scotia last year and arranged for them to come to the Lakewood area. Double Treble will also sing at the Sunday morning worship the next day. The Saturday evening concert will be open to the public and members of other churches in the area are invited. Twelve people interested in starting a "Friends of the Woodland Library" had a tour of the library facility Wednesday and then went to the air conditioned township meeting room to discuss what can be done to upgrade the library, both building and services. Those who came had been invited by letter from Douglas MacKenzie, township super­ visor. or by personal or telephone invitation from the librarian or Harold Stannard, who is interested in starting such an organization. They were Inez Landis. Mary Mulford, Phyllis Baitinger, Wilma Townsend, Irene Miller. Nell Stannard. Pat Michaud. Mary Makley and Annemarie Othmer. Lorna Little, who is the Stannards* house guest from Palm Desert. Calif., and a former school principal, attended the meeting and ad­ ded several observations and comments. Marie Pickens came from Lake Odessa to explain to the group what die similar organization does for the Lake Odessa Library. The next meeting of the pre organization group will be at the Township Board meeting room at 7 p.m. Wednesday. July 26. Anyone interested in the library or in establishing a "Friends" organization is invited to and welcome at that meeting. 1 had dinner with the Spaniards and Lorna Little before the Friends meeting. The Woodland Lions Chib sponsored and hosted a lour of the Lakewood School District’s Woodland buildings Tuesday even­ ing last week. Community leaders, school Rothhaar-Noorman engagement told Martins to celebrate 30th anniversary Roa and Alice Martin are celebrating their 30di aamvenary. Their daughters and grand­ children would like for you to help celebrate Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. al their home in Woodland. No presents please. Charles k"i Johnson. Alpharetta. GA and Dianne Marie St. Amour. Alpharetta. GA. Robert Wayne Knop. Hastings and Vickie Marie Ehrke. Hastings. Daniel Nathaniel Wright. Hastings and Rebecca Margaret Huss. Hastings. Larry Dean McKelvey. Hastings and April Elizabeth Mahon, Hastings. Victor Allen Drake. Middleville and Joyce Theresa Krewson. Middleville. Brian James Main war mg. Shelbyville and Marcia Lytmae Pike. Shelbyville. Kenneth Frank Cams. Hastings and Sham Dee Gibson. Hastings Michael Wesley Harrington, Hastings and Tricia Jo Kroon. Hastings. Gregory Thomas Sutka. Grand Junction and Annette Mane Wanczowski. Hastings Michael Edward Griszewski. Jr.. Mid­ dleville and Joan Marie Finkbeiner. M Idlevillc dehon Gibson. II. Battle Creek and Tabatha Faith Taylor. Battle Creek. Gary Jon Warren. Plainwell and Patricia Arm Bloomberg. Plainwell. Thomas Theodore Overbeck. Delton and Donna Mane Olivam. Delton Paul Gordon Bartram. Battle Creek and Elizabeth Gayle Wortz. Delton James Dean Hall. Plainwell and Vicky Ray Szabo. Plainwell. Kevin Jon Neff. Middleville and Jennifer Maie Beals. Middleville. Bar. Lon Weslow. Hastings and Julie Lynn Cobb. Hastings Smiths to celebrate 31st anniversary Gerald "Jerry" and Connie Smith are celebrating 31 years of marriage. They were married July 18. 1964 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings The Smith's have two sons. Brad and Stephen and three grandchildren. Brian. Nicole and AtexL. In honor of this occasion their family will hold an open house at the Elks Temple. 102 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, on July 22. from 2-5 p.m. The presence of then family and friends is requested. No gifts are required. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Rothhaar of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Krista Jean, to Jacob Wayne Noorman, son of Leonard and Shirley Noor­ man of Hastings and Dianne and Ken Olczak of Port Huron Krista is a 1991 graduate of Thomapplc Kellogg High School in Middleville. She at­ tended Cornerstone College, formerly Grand Rapids Baptist College, and is currently employed at Bob's Gun and Tackle in Hastings. Jacob is a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School. He is currently stationed at Ft. Camp­ bell. KY serving a four year lour of duty in the United Stales Army. The couple will wed on Aug. 26. 1995 at the First Baptist Church of Hastings. those taking the Uona Club School Tour. board members, teachers, the junior high principal and the public were invited. More than 70 people came. The tour was to show voters what appalling conditions of the school buildings in Woodland and the need for the bond issue to scholarship fund. Somewhere around 200 people were served steak, baked potatoes, salad and watermelon. Those who were there said the dinner was well organized assd delicious. John Waite. Date Hicks and Anne Black held an all-day camp at Lakewood United Tour guides were Jerry Southgate, assistant Methodist last week for children who have completed first through sixth grade. The ac­ and acting superintendent of Lakewood School-.; Ron Martin, who has taught in the tivities followed the book of Exodus. Twenty­ Woodland School for 32 years and David seven children were enrolled in the day camp. Nbb*. principal of Lakewood Junior High. They met from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Chris Stoddard, Lakewood School Director of Kilpatrick Missionary Society’s July mbsionary dinner was held last Wednesday in the Finance, was able to answer some questions. School board members Lea Forman, Den­ new banquet facilities at the church. nis Smith, Perry Strimback and Joel Pepper Hostesses were Bonnie Norton and Lillian Vandecar. They served browned turkey breast also were present. with a mushroom sauce. The tour started in the elementary school library, which is now part of what used to be Regan Chase lost about one-tenth of hb the Woodland school bus garage. This 13,000 turkeys in the extreme heat last week. They had to bury between 1,200 and 1.300 of building also holds both elementary and junior high an rooms, the elementary cafeteria, the the birds. shop room and two kindergarten rooms. Bruce and Edna Crothers celebrated their The lour was on a hot a humid evening and 60th wedding anniversary Saturday afternoon at Woodland United Methodist Church. 1 wat­ the ent ire building had faint odors of cafeteria ched some of the people come and go at the and classroom mixed with those of bus church from the library and there seemed to The guests on the tour then went to see a be a good crowd. Edna told me later that their grandson had portable classroom. The building showed con­ siderable wear. It was hard to imagine it full gotten married the day before, which was of busy children and a teacher. their anniversary. This was so that some fami­ People were led into the main building, ly members could be at both events without having to make two trips from where they where they saw many rooms, including one now live. used as a choir room, which is small to hold Russell and Betty Lind also had a 50th wed­ 80 children. The oidy way this is possible is ding anniversary celebration. They held a par­ that the children stand up to sing. ty at Zion Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon. Southgate said this room is used because it When 1 left the party near the end, about is the only one large enough that has cross four and half pages of the guest book had been ventilation with windows on two sides. filled with signatures. Bach page had 25 lines Despite a room air conditioner, it gets miserably hot with 80 children singing in it.* O and most of the signatures were for couples or families; so well over 200 people attended the Southgate also said that four, sixth-grade party. classes have to be housed at ocher sites, and It was still so hot after record high these students do not have the benefit of temperatures all week that the punch bowl special things at the Woodland site, such as was much more popular than the buffet lun­ choir and shop. cheon offered to the guests. The tour ended in a classroom where the The Lawrence and Hildred Chase family Woodland Lions Club had set up cookies and held a reunion at Lake Odessa Village Park punch. Questions were asked of the board Sunday. There were at least 40 of Hildred’* members, the finance director, teachers who cniuren, granoenuoren ano great grand­ were present, the junior high principal and children, including husbands and wives, at the Southgate. pothick picnic. Hildred b now getting around It is hoped that Lions Clubs in the other pretty well after the fall she suffered last Lakewood communities win follow suit and winter. She says she uses a four-point cane arrange tours of the local school facilities so when she b out of the house, but not at home. voters can see why yet another school bond Lloyd and Carolyn Brecheben told me that election is being held after the defeat of six they. Gene and Frances Reuther and Ed and others in the last ten years. Most of those who Jeanette Martwart had traveled to Coldwater attended this tour said they left believing that in the middle of the week for the funeral of hb the condition of the Lakewood School brother. John Brecheben. buildings and facilities b deplorable and Robert Born had come from Albuquerque, something must be done as soon as possible N.M., and Phil born had come from Tucson, because every year construction and renova­ Ariz. tion becomes more expensive. John Brecheben was married to Carolyn The recent change of funding school opera­ Bom. sister of Frances Reuther, Robert and tions from property tax to sales tax did not Phil Born. He was bom in Carlton Township meet or will not solve this problem of inade­ 77 years ago and had spent hb life being in­ quate old buildings. volved in agriculture beginning hb career The Woodland Lions Chib elso held • sleek managing Guernsey dairy farms in Dryden in dinner Saturday evening to benefit their the Flint area. Laser he worked in Illinois before going into farming for himself near Coldwater in I960. He and Carolyn had four children and several granocniiciren. John died working in hb garden July 10 al age 77. During hb life, he judged at many fairs, serveo on me scnooi ooara. worxeo wnn 4-rt dubs and youth choirs and stayed involved in his church. There were eight plaques he had received in recognition of various types of public service at hb funeral, which was held al St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Coldwater. Lloyd told me that one of hb brother's main claims to fame in Woodland was that he had purchased a hone from "Jimmy" Lucas when the man who became my husband 20 years later left farming to go to work for the Simmons Saw Company in Chicago in 1934. John Brecheben's ashes will be buried in the Freeport cemetery later. Woodland Centre Shell Station and Convenience Store closed at 5 p.m. last Tuesday. The gasoline pumps were removed oo Friday. More next week on what will be done with the space and such stuff. Angel King has made the dean's list of Karin Lyn VandeGuchte and Jeffrey Alien Davenport College. Grand Rapids, for the Young were joined in marriage on June 10, spring term, Angel is the daughter of Richard 1995 at Baldwin Street Christian Reformed and Shirley King of Woodland. Church Angel has earned her associate degree in ac­ The bride is the daughter of Richard and counting and is continuing her education, Carol VandeGuchte. of Jenison. The groom’s working toward a bachelor's degree parents are Gary and Marsha Young, of Former Lake Odessa postmaster Joe Hastings. Singleton and wife Anne and grandson Roger Maid of honor was Lyn VandeGuchte. King were Saturday afternoon callers at lhe Bridesmaids were Carrie Gillette, Tina Victor Eckardt home. VandeGuchte. Kerri White. Kelle Young, and Also. Barbara (Stites) Clark of Lyons was a Rachel Young. Flower girt and ringbearer forenoon caller. At one time the Stites family were, respectively. Rhonda Rabe and lived in the Eckardt tenant house. Christopher VandeGuchte Best man was Chad Cleveringa. Groomsmen were Scott Tubergen. Ron Schultz. Gabe Griffin. Chad Lundquist and Chris Young. David VandeGuchte and Chris VandeGuchte were ushers Young-VandeGuchte united in marriage Liddell-Coltson plan to wed Nov. 14 Dawn M. Liddell, daughter of John and Darlene Liddell of Battle Creek, and Patrick W. Coltson. son of Lee and Sharon Coltson of Bellevue, have announced their engagement Dawn is a graduate of Western Michigan University and is employed as Parent Involve­ ment Coordinator at CAASCM Head Sun in Battie Creek. Patrick is a graduate of Olivet College and is employed as a Teacher at Hastings Area Schools. The couple will wed Nov. 14. 1995 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bellevue Sullivans to mark 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin (Bud) Sullivan will be celebrating lheir 50th wedding anniver­ sary. Friends and family are invited to attend an open house, Sunday. July 23. from 2 lo 5 p.m. at the Sullivans' home located at 2125 Maple Lane. Hastings. Ben and the former Lorane Shedd were married July 21, 1945 in Lima. Ohio The) have two daughters. Sand) and Pete Krysiiniak of Grand Rapids and Susanne and Jack Green of Hastings. They also have seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Your presence will make this a memorable day for them. �The Hastlnoa Banner — Thursday, July 20, 1995 — Page 9 oyjoycc r* ww^i/wt'Ctju Some time back the Hastings Banner receiv­ ed a copy of an account of the early life of the Ellis Faulkner family, written by Robert Faulkner. 11 seemed appropriate lo share k with our “Prom Time to Tunc" readers. I called Mr. Faulkner and he ha* given permttatoa to publish it here. The forward in the book states: "Id ’My Tune,' 1 have tried io portray for the reader, puffin4srty my heirs, what it was like lo live through the radical changes in American life from 1910 lo 1935. When you consider that this short period produced two world ware, a worldwide 10-ycar depression and com­ munications unheard of when 1 was born, perhaps no odier 45-year period in history has seen so much change." fisplir I 1MM990 "The August sun had made the sidewalk very hot, but going barefoot for two months had toughened my feet. My main concern was not to step on the cracks between the concrete slabs. ‘Step on a crack and you’ll break your grandmother’s back.’ the girl next door had told me. Since she was in the ninth grade and 1 was omy < years ok*, i oetievea anytning sne said. "I made my way past the apple tree and the jog in the sidewalk at Brandstedders. across the ’high place* and turned the comer at Hehaeb. From here 1 could walk under the maple trees to the CKAS railroad tracks and depot. Across the tracks, it was only a few stops lo the big box cider tree at the corner of the lot upon which my father’s drag store stood. "As 1 came to the drag store, the walk became wooden boards. The store was on a slight rise and the walk inclined, then it widened out in front of the old frame building. Thea it dropped gently and narrowed again. "The board walk continued lo the post of­ fice oa Delton's main comer. The whole business district consisted of one block of stores served by board walks. "1 entered the drag store and. seeing that my fathr; was busy, made my way back to the open wooden stairway that went up to the wallpaper room. I sat on the steps and watch­ ed my father whom I called 'PnfM.' was talk­ ing to a farmer whose horses and wagon were hitched outside. "The fanner said. ‘Ellis, 1 see that they are at it in Europe again.' This was the beginning of the First World War in August 1914 . These words are the first dear memory of my life that 1 can recall with certainty as to place and time. "Our house, built in 1910, m the year 1 was bora. was the newest and one of the nicest in Dehon. a hamlet of less than 200 people. We had a coal-fired hot waler furnace with radiators in each room. The large living room, with fireplace, stretched across the from of the house. The feeling of yerinusarss was enhanced by the absence of a wall between the living room and dining room. Buch roans had varnished hard wood floors. There was a swinging door between the dining room and kitchen. The wood fired kjsrhrn stove bad a warming oven, baking oven and a ha waler reservoir. The sink end cistern pump were on the south wall. "The door to the cellar was on the north wall between Che doors to the dining room and Papa’s and Mama's bedroom. Between the ceflur door and the dining room door was a X. -* - X- -XJ _ -------- — ,1----- ■ J1-----sneii tnai neto a granne water pan ano oippcr. “On the wall above the water pail was our telephone, an oak box containmg two batteries and a magnet that was activated by a crank on the side. The mouthpiece protruded from the from. Our phone was on a party line with the drag More. "If we wanted to call the drag store, we made two short rings with the crank oa the side. Ifwe warned to place a call, ocher than to the store, we cranked once. When the girt at the central office answered, we gave her the name of the party we were calling. There were no telephone numbers. "I still miss the personal service the central girts gave us. If we were calling Mn. Jones, the operator might say, ’The Joneses are in Kalamazoo, visiting relative*, they won’t be home until tomorrow afternoon.' "Papa and Mama’s bedroom opened off both the krtche.' and the living room. The up­ per floor, with it* four bedrooms and one un­ finished room we called the attic, was reached by a stairway from the dining room. "Off the kitchen was a screened porch. The screens were replaced by storm windows in the winter. The beck steps from the porch led to the path through the grape arbor to the outhouse. "in the summer, the outhouse was a torrid, smelly place. In winter, when H might be 10 below zero, you sat on your hands so your bare bottom wouldn’t freeze to the seat. Our toilet paper was sheets from a Butler Brothers Catalog a a newspaper "Just outside the porch was our well. All water for cooking, drinking and for the chickens and cow* was pumped by hand. In winter. pumping witboa gloves could result in the hand* freezing to the pump handle "On Saturday nights we all bathed Water was pumped from the cistern, heated on the wood stove and a No. 3 round galvanized tub was set on the kitchen floor. We sat in the tub and washed in about four inches of ha water. “Sunday mornings, my three brothers and I were to Sunday School. In the church yard there was a shed for the rig* and hones. Peo­ ple from town all walked to church, but peo­ ple from the country came in wagons and catnages in the summer and sleighs and cutters in the winter. "In those year* there were few automobiles, and most of these were on Maple Street, Delton. From left are the C.K.&S. Station, Faulkner Drug Store and Delton Post Office. (Photo courtesy of Bernard Museum.) The Faulkner Family In 1918: (back row, from left) Harriet Faulkner, mother of Ellis E. Faulkner, Grace Faulkner, wife of Ellis Faulkner; his sisters, Bessie and Goldie; (center row In uniform) Ellis E. Faulkner and son Paul; (front row) Arnold, Robert and Eart, sons of Ellis and Grace. Myron Simpson with a Model A Ford, 1932, Hickory Comers, demonstrating the gasoline pumps with the glass measuring tanks on the top. block* in the winter. The can had to be crank­ ed by hand to start. Those early car* had do batteries and no starters. The tail light was a kerosene lamp. The from lights were sometime* carbide although 1 believe a few at this time had dim electric headlights that ran off the magneto. The carbide lamp* were on each ride of the windshield. "Gasoline was sold at the grocery store. The gasoline was pumped by hand from a storage tank into a glass tank five or six feet above the ground. The gallons were marked oathegbu*. When the grocer had pumped the desired amount of gasoline into the glass, he drained it through the hose into the car. "The car's choke wire stuck out from so you could choke while you cranked. Sometimes the engine would "kick." causing the crank to spin backward. Broken arms a* a result of this were na uncommon. "The gas and spark were regulated by Jeveri oa the steering wheel. Three pedals on the floor controlled the car. One was the brake, one was low gear when pushed in, high gear when let oa and neutral halfway in. The other was pushed in for reverse. "Most homes in Delton before the 1920s were lighted with kerosene lamps, ba our house had gasoline lamps. There was a gasoline tank in the basement, which Papa kept pressurized with a pump that looked like a bicycle pump. The lights were connected to the tank with small copper tubing. The light fixture* were on the ceiling with two chains hanging from the valve, one to turn on the gasoline and one to turn it off. "The lamp was equipped with a fragile mantle. To light it. a torch was dipped in alcohol and lighted, then hung under the man­ tle. If one carelessly let the torch hit the man­ tle, the mantle disintegrated Anyone familiar with a Coleman lantern will understand. "On Monday, my mother did the washing for six people. With dad working the boys at school or too young to help, she had to pump and heat the water. A wringer was set up in the middle of the kitchen. On each side of the wringer was a place for round galvanized tubs, the ones that served as bathtubs on Saturday night. One tub held ha suds and a galvanized washboard, the other dear ha water After scrubbing the clothes on the board. Mother cranked them through the wr­ inger into the rinse tub. Then the wash tub had to be emptied into the sink and the rinsed clothes cranked back through the wringer, then carried outside and pinned to the clothesline. “Imagine, if you can, a typical winter Mon­ day. Mother had to wash six pairs of heavy long underwear, heavy flannel sheets from all the beds, pillow cases, our long black stock­ ings. shirts, dresses, tablecloths, dish towels, bath towels, etc. They had to be hung oadoors in freezing weather and when frozen dry. brought back tn. Besides thi< she got three meals for six people on a wood range. On Tuesday the laundry had to ironed with fiat irons heated on the wood range. “Mother baked all our bread, cakes and pies, and canned all our fruit and vegetables We didn't buy any baked goods or canned goods Most of the time, we had our own eggs, chicken* and milk. "When the cow was dry, we did get milk from the milkman. He came after dark carry­ ing a can of milk in one hand and a lantern in the other. Over the spoa of the milk can was a quart measure. Mother would pa oa a granite pan with a plate over it. On the plate she would place an 8-cent ticket for each quart of milk that she warned. "1 know the milkman carried his lantern in his left hand because many a time, lying in bed. 1 could look oa the window and aee the giant shadow of his legs on the house next door as he came up the walk to our back porch. The swinging lantern made the shadowy legs walk back and forth across the neighbor's house. They reached from the basement to lhe roof. "My father's sister. Aunt Bessie, was a registered pharmacist, ba none of us thought it strange fa a woman to have a career. She had never heard of the women's right* movemere and didn’t know that she was oppressed. She lived with Grandma and Grandpa Faulkner in Delton. "I have only a vague memory of Grandpa Herbert Earl Faulkner, as he died when 1 was 5 a 6. He had spent most of hi* life working in a furniture factory in Lowell for SI a day. He coughed a la and Mama said he had con­ sumption. 1 presume it was from inhaling wood dust fa all those yean. “Grandma was born Harriet Gibson in Lowell March 28. 1858. When my father. Ellis Earl Faulkner was born Oct. 2, 1877, they lived in a small house on the outskirts of Lowell. They supplemented my grandfather's meager wages by raising a garden, chickens md pip "My grandmother used to tell about bean raiding the pig pen while my grandfather was at work. She would pick up a dub and drive the bear* back into the woods. She was a large woman with spirit and determination. "1 presutn- her schooling was meager by today’s standards, ba she spoke and wrote better than many of today's college graduates. She set high standards fa her children. Ellis. Goldie and Bessie. Her children carried these standards with them all their lives. "My grandmother may have been the in­ spiration for the Faulkner code of honor A Faulkner's word is his bond. A Faulkner never lies, cheats a steals. I hope this proud tradition, nurtured in the modest cabin in the woods near Lowell, and exemplified by father's and mother's lives will be the com­ mon bond between their descendants fa all the generations to come. "My mother was born Anna Grace Matter in Grand Rapid* Oct. 23, 1874. Her childhood circumstances were in sharp con­ trast to my father’s. Her father was a wealthy furniture manufacturer by the name of Elia* Matter. Ha mother was Anna Toa, daughter of Adam Toa. who settled in Irving, Mich., in the 1850*. "John Toa of New York has written an in­ teresting history of the Toa family. Pictures still exist of the Elias Matter home at 112 Fountain St., built tn 1871. It was one of Grand Rapids’ finest homes. "The Matter* had servants, horses and car­ riages, and were patrons of the opera. They spent their summers on the shores of Lake Michigan in Petosky. Ba the panic of 1893 drove the Nelson Matta Company into bankruptcy. They had nearly completed a large order from the English royal family fa one of their palaces, when it was cancelled. "My maha was 19. She became a school teacher tn Saginaw and lata in Middleville. It was here that she met and fell in love with an assistant pharmacist s» the Armstrong Drag Store. They married in August 1899 and mov­ ed to Hastings. In June 1900, my brother Paul was born. In 1903 with the backing of his boss, my father bought the drug store in Delton. Fa several years, they lived upstairs ova the drag store. It is a tribute to my mother that she was able to happily adjust from the gas lights, the paved streets, the theater and other luxuries she had known in Grand Rapids, to the culturally deprived frontier type hamlet of Delton with its dirt streets and rough people. "The only commercial entertainment in Delton from 1900 to the 1920* was the Hum Stock Company, a traveling tent show that played in Delton four days a year. "Oh. there was a Whist Chib and sandla baseball. My father loved baseball and pitch­ ed fa the Delton team. The Delton team played Hickory Corners, Prairieville, Dowl­ ing and other nearby towns, all of which were smaller than Delton. "When I was 5,1 started in the first grade at the Delton School. The school had 10 grades in two rooms. The 'little room* housed the first five grades and was taught by a girt who had just graduated from a one-year course at County Normal School in Hastings The sixth through the 10th grades were taught by a man in the 'big room.' "Those who continued school after the 10th grade rode the C.K.AS. to Hastings and back each school day. This old steam train was their school bus "No one who ever rode the C.K.AS. will eva forget that quaint train a the amiable conductor, Charlie McCall. He coped with his sometimes boisterous teenage passengers with just the right mixture of firmness and understanding. "After school, we had a few chores lo do. such as feeding and watering the chickens, gathering the eggs or maybe taking our rum churning butter from rich Jersey cream from ’Carrie.’ our cow. Paul, being the oldest, got lhe milking job. Sometimes we had to split kindling. Most of the merchandise for lhe drag store came in wooden boxes. From lime to time. Dad would dump a load at boxes in the back yard. We broke them into stove sire pieces withanau. We also had a neat pile of seasoned stove wood back of the bouse. "la the morning, dad would come into the kitchen in his night shirt, lay stripe of newspaper in the firebox of the range, add some kindling, a couple of sticks of firewood, light the fire and put die teakettle on ao he would have hot waler for shaving. He shaved in front of a small mirror, dressed except for his shin and with his su‘ penders hanging lo his knees. He shaved with a straight rarer that he honed oa a leather strap. After each stroke at the rarer he wiped the soap and whiakers from the blade oa a piece of newspaper. ' 'Summer vacation lasted three months and seemed natch longer. We had to work some, ve^aables. and doing some chores, including lhe most hated of all duties, washing and wip­ ing dishes. "But we also had loti of time to play. Sometimes we would dig angle worms and widi our long cane poles over air shoulder* art across the fields to Pleasant Lake. Here we wold roll up our knee britches as far as we could, wade oa as far a* possible and fish for bluegills. "Sometimes we would go swimming. When 1 was 5.1 learned to swim in Pleasant Lake. The lake was on the back of the Pen­ nock's farm. In those days it was all wood* and fields around the lake. There wasn't a house in sight. "There were two aha lake* dose to Delton. Crooked and Wall. My fafha pa up ice from Wall Lake fa his soda fountain. The ice was pa in the ice bouse in blocks aboa a foa thick. Sawdust from the lumber mill was poured ova each laya. We had ice until mid­ September. Then the soda fountain was dosed for winter. "My father liked to fish through the ice and often I would walk with him up the lane-like road to the brick yard, then art through the woods and a swampy area that was impassable in summer and onto the ice of WaD Lake. He would art half a dozen holes in the ice, tie hb fish line to a stick and set hb line*. Then in a day a two, he would go back, remove the fish, mostly bluegills, and rebait the hooks. "If my father were disobeyed he could be very stern and unrelenting. One morning it was very cold and there was a strong north wind. He dressed to go to the lake to run his lines. I pa oo my overshoes, heavy coat and nutlens, prepared to accompany him. He told me 1 couldn't go. However. when he set out, I tagged along behind. I was 6 a 7 at the time. Dad set oa at a pace I couldn't keep up with snd I kept falling farther and farther behind, ba he never so much a* glanced back. "Beyond the brickyard was a lone house on the edge of the woods. By the time we reached there, my hands, feet and face were hurting from the cold. I was a shy child, ba didn’t know the Semibas who lived in this isolated house, ba I knew I couldn’t make it home without getting warm first. So I timidly knocked oo the doa. They welcomed me in and 1 wanned myself in from of their pa bellied stove. Afta an hour a so, my father returned ana 1 tai tn Denina mm. ise never intmdx word ill the wxy home, nor did he ever mention the incident tacer. I never went will, him to the lake after that. I had teamed my lesson. "March is the month sap rises in maple trees. It is a month of freezing nigha and mda days. Walking to school on a cold March mor­ ning we could tee icicles hanging from some maple branches that had been fractured by the March winds. We would pick them and tuck on the sweet ice. So we had our own maple popsicles before popsicles were even invented. "A few people tapped their trees and made maple syrup, but it was not produced com­ mercially in our areas ’ 'Michigan has cold winters and deep snow. Qur winter play include sliding down hills, making snowmen, tunneling in snowdrifts and of course, snowball fights. (Ta ba cnatkaarrl) Pennock Hospital has a full time opening for Nursing Staffing Coordinator. 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Please submit resume/appbeation to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-3112 E.O.E. �Pace 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 20, 1995 Bridal show wows Tendercare audience by Elaine Gilbert Ar.ro/un/ Editor lean Ziegler can nill nt into the wedding gown the wtae 57 yean ago when she mar­ ried husband Ted. The candlelight catin gown cost $11. which was about a week’s pay back in 1938. she said. Jean brought her wedding gown out of storage recently to model it In a bridal fash­ ion show al Tendercarc. a Hastings nursing home where her husband is a patient. Many other area women also shared their bndal attire al lhe recent show and seemed to enjoy taking the gowns out of lhe closet and into the view of Tendercarc patients, family, friends and staff. Jean's gown was lhe oldest one in lhe show and she recalled trial she and Ted were married at 7 a m. May 28. 1938. They had ao early morning wedding. Jean said, -be­ cause during the Depression (era) people did not want to take time off (of work). Our friends went lo wort al 8 a.m." The Zieglers managed to squeeze in a weekend honeymoon In Northern Michigan over the Memorial Day holiday. Both were employed al Hastings Manufacturing at one time, he was in lhe tool room and she was In the office. Both retired In 1975, Jean from Hastings Mutual and Ted from the U.S. Postal Service as a rural postal carrier. They spent winters in Florida until two years ago when Ted had to be put into a nursing home. The idea for the nursing home bridal mow wu the brain child of K'Anne Thomason. LPN afternoon charge nurse, who ap­ proached Activities Director Edie Pierce about the possibilities. "We just thought June wu a month for brides and so we decided lo plan a fashion show. It got bigger than we thoughl!" said K'Anne. who did most of lhe planning with a lot of help from Kathy Wyerman and Dorna Adkins. 'So we Just started asking people if they had a dress or gown...and went with lhe show,* K’Anne said. People seemed eager to help and lhe show featured 31 gowns. "It jusl snowballed II kept getting bigger and bigger." Pierce said. A 57-year-old candlelight satin wedding gown owned by Jean Ziegler was the oldest gown in the show. "I did the cake with the assistance 0/ my aunt Barb (Forman)." K’Anne said. "We’d liked to thank Barlow's....who do­ nated floral bouquets and candelabra's with candies. ** For the event, the dining room wu mnsformed into a wedding reception haU, com­ plete with a huge arch of lavender, purple Chns Haitinger models a yellow bridesmaid dress while Mary Hubble wears an attractive wedding gown and while balloons and a fancy table for lhe wedding cake. A garden trellis wu in ptace for the models to stand. In addition to wedding gowns, there were flower girl outfits, mother of the bride dresses and bridesmaids’ attire. Many unique gowns were featured, includ­ ing an aqua satin Scarlett OI lara-style wed­ ding gown belonging to Betty Wellman. "I bad my hair all done up and a blue wed­ ding cake." Betty reminisced of her 1987 wedding to Mark Wellman at the Hope Township Hall. "I'm into lhe 1700s and 1800s. I read lots of bocks...h's something fve always liked. 1 think I always wanted to be a Southern belle." Betty said of her reason for selecting a historic motif. Betty's gown has a hoop skin and the waistline is covered with a while satin sash that ties into a bow in the back. The full length skirt is accented with while satin bows and trimmed with white satin and lace at the hem line. Activities Director Edie Pierce wore a purple, lea-length Mexican wedding gown featuring hand-crochetcd shoulder, and panel insets trimmed with satin ribbon. K'Anne Thomason wore her while satin wedding gown thai had been handmade by her aunt. Her sequined bead wreath is ac­ cented with fabric leaves, simulated pearls and crystals. Dangling simulated pearls gave Donna Alikin's white satin wedding gown a roman­ tic touch with its heart-shaped open front and back. Pearls, sequins and lace apptiqofs trimmed lhe bodice, sleeves, skin and aemicathedral-length train. Jean Shoemaker wore ba 34-year-old wed­ ding gown with a headpiece like a crown made of beads and rhinestones and a fingertip veil. One gown in the show had a six-foot train. There were some ultra modem touches, loo. like lhe black taffeta motber-of-tbe bride dress worn by Ginga Heacock. Courtney Thomason wore a flower girt's dress that is an exact replica of Artis Make­ r's wedding gown. Made 35 years ago. the outfit is utin with a lace overlay, empire waist. "V" neckline, pleated skirt and a built-in bustle In the back. One of the bridesmaid dresses, worn by Lori Maiville va a pink satin dress with a pink chiffon overlay and unique floral braided trim. The dresa belonged to Lori's mom. Jackie, and wu made by Nancy Statehouse's amL Betty Wolman’s wedding gown is aqua satin and patterned after a Southern belle gown. Little Courtney Thomason modeled a 35 year-old flower gid's dress and her mother K'Anne Thomason (pictured in the background) wore her own wedding gown that was handmade by her aunt Carteen Hickman, admissions coordinator at Tender­ Nurse aid Debbie Bush modi led this striking gown. care. modeled this gown during the show. NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn *500 upon wccmful completion of a two week naming course and state certification Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested tn the nursing field All shifts available upon hire We offer heakh insurance, vacation and Illness benefits and a starting wage of *6 55 per hour Classes start JULY 24th and end AUGUST 4th The first 6 days of class will be from 8 00 a m until 4 30 p m and the last 4 days of class will be horn 6 15 a m to 3 00 p m If you are interested tn tak mg this dan. please come to Thocnappte Manor between 8 00 a m and 4 30 p m Monday through Friday to ftfl out an appkca bon before JULY 20th Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the clan. No phone calls please Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD HASTINGS Ml 49058 EOE PUBLIC NOTICE In compliance with Public Act 267 (1967). Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education posts this schedule of regular meetings for the 1995-96 school year. Meetings of the Barry Intermediate School Dis­ trict Board of Education will be held on the second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the Barry Intermediate School District office, 535 W Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan, on the follow­ ing dates. August 9, 1995 September 13, 1995 October 11. 1995 November 8, 1995 December 13, 1995 January 10, 1996 D February 14, 1996 C March 13, 1996 April 10, 1996 May 8, 1996 June 12, 1996 Jackie Maiville, LPN charge nurse, was one of the models in the show. Kelly Gillian was a good sport tty filling in at the Iasi minute lo model this modem bridesmaid outfit. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 20,1905 — Page 11 Heat stifles ‘Arts Alive’ attendance by K»rc» Maock Stqff Writer Heal nuy have been a factor in lhe low attendance at the 'Ara Alive" festival In Hastings Saturday. "The whole thing was pretty hot." said Arts Alive building chairman and past president Doug Castleman. "The people who were there enjoyed themselves, bul atten­ dance was poor. We kind ot expected that." Castleman said despite lhe heat, the show was a success. "There were very good per­ formances." he said. "I don’t think we've had one yet that was bad." He said the show, a mixture of amateur and professional entertainment. was "good entertainment. The only thing lo be discouraged about was 'he weather." The festival usually bring* in two io three times the number <4 spectators than appeared this year, but Castleman said that is being attributed to the heat. ”1 don’t blame the people at all." The Arts Alive festival kicked off Friday night with a concert by the Hastings City Band. On Saturday. Fish Hatchery park was Tilled with tents as the festivities began. There was an arts and crafts show, children s art booths, a concert stage and refreshment*. On center stage. Thomapple Ans Council scholarship recipients displayed their talents with their musical instruments, and in the afternoon professional musicians took the stage. A L50-pound pig was roasted Saturday afternoon as a fund-raiser for Arts Alive. Castleman said NO meals were served. The roasted pork was served up on rolls with pickles and potato salad. Castleman said the Arts Alive Council will meet soon to discuss plans for next year. He said one of the things that may change is the way artists are signed up for the festival. Art booths got children Involved in Se Arts Alive festivities. Children could participate in potato prints, rock painting and bead jewelry. Here, sisters make Tshins with leaf imprinting. Ban Appleby. 14, of Hastings prepares his violin for an exhbition of his talents. Appleby, a recipient of the Thomapple Arts Council Scholarship, played lhe violin at Arts Alive Saturday morning The Recyclettes, a band that was promted to form by Earth Day, performed Saturday at Arts Alive! They sang old favorites as welt as a few of their own, such as the song 'Trash' Gracia Veldman of Hastings looks at a dnpiay of day jewelry by Rosemary and Thyme st Arts Alive Saturday morning. Rose Heston of Nashville creates the jeweky out of colored day for Rosemary and Thyme. LEGAL NOTICES: ■ • committee rsport*. Poyment of blit* approved. Received Permit No. 95-12-0204 from D.N.R. RE: Galloon Rood. Special Board Mooting with ‘ *------------ m. Brush Ridge MOC W. MASON, MAX D RBCHOW, cw* VIRGINIA M. BARTLETT and lheir heir* and <*Ngm or anyone claiming an Interest through rhe Defendant* h**endon«. Curt*. G Broughton (F47200) Attorney tor PlaintIff UAW-GM LEGAL SERVICES PLAN Don Williamson and Susan Smith dish out the food at the Arts Atve Pig Roast Saturday afternoon A 150 pound pig was roasted for the festivities. Hoe uj. n . letter of support Dolton Senior Citizen Housing PRESENT HON. JAMES M FISHER QRCUIT COURT JUDGE incorporating requirement* tor Contotion in (7/20) Upon hearing and consideration of lhe verified Motion of Plaintiff*. attesting to the fact that the whereabout, of Defendant. Virginia M. Bartlett, i. unknown. that service upon Virginia M. Bartlett, of the Summon, and a copy of the Complaint In this action cannot be otherwise effectuated, and H op* peering to the court that the Defendant can beat be apprised of the pendency of this action by publica­ tion of this Order In a newspaper. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. Virginia M. Bartlett, or her unknown heir*, devt.ee*. legatee, or as stgnoes. shotI servo their answer on Curtis G. Broughton, attorney for Plain­ tiff. whose address H 4433 Byron Center Ave.. S.W.. Wyoming. Mi 49509. ar toko such other ac­ tion as may bo permitted by low on or before the 29th day ol August. 1995. Failure to comply with this Order may result in a judgment by default _ _ _ ■ — — a^wl* _ abwA a agomsi lies □ere-toomX _>o» me resser oesrumoeu I in the Complaint filed in this Court TT B FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of Nt Order be published once each wook lor throe (3) con­ secutive weeks In Berry County. IT B FURTHER ORDERED that prior to the date of lhe last publication of a copy of this Order, a copy of the Order bo enclosed In a properly sealed enpslope, with postage fully prepaid, bearing the return address of the Plomtiff’s attorney, and some be deposited in the United States mail addressed to the said Defendant. Virginia M. Bartlett Route «5. Charlotte Michigan 48813. Honorubio James H Fisher Circuit Court Judge Drafted by: Curtis G. Broughton (P47200) Attorney for PlointfH UAW-GM LEGAL SERVICES PLAN 4433 Byron Center Ave.. S.W. Wyoming. Ml 49509 (414)531-7722 (7/77) Just More of it Beginning July 24 Delton Family Medicine and Gun Lake Family Medicine will be open full time! Subway Associate Manager We are presently screening applicants for the Subway Associate manager position. The Associate Manager will be responsible for daily operations that include hiring, training, promotions and paper work. Previous food service management experience a plus. Good math and reading skills required. Benefits include medical insurance with optical and dental options, paid vacation, and an IRA option. If you're an TO RANDY CURTIS M THE MATTER OF Kevin Thomas Jarman. Minor DOB 09/13/82. A petition has boon filed in the above matter. A hearing an the petition will bo conducted by the court on 08 28 95 ot 300 p.m. in BARRY COUNTY PROBATE COURT JUVENILE DIVISION. 220 W Court St.. Sto 302 Hostings Ml. IT B THEREFORE ORDERED that RANDY CURTIS personally appear before the court at the time ond place stated avovo. 7/10/95 RICHARD H SHAW Judge of Probate (7/20) Adjourned Submitted by. Bonnie Cruttenden, Clerk We are pleased to announce that David Barnes, M .D.. board eligible family practitioner, will join our staff of high caliber physicians on July 24. The addition of Dr. Barnes will allow the Delton Family Medicine and the Gun Lake Family Medicine offices to be open full time. With this change Dr. James Spindler will staff the Gun Lake office full time, and Dr. Barnes will staff the Delton office full time. Both offices were being staffed part time by Dr. Spindler. Dr. Bames received his medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, and completed a family practice residency al Borgess Medical Center and Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Prior to Dr. Bames medical training he was a clinical nurse. Dr. Bames and Dr. Spindler will provide primary care services for the entire family. For more information call Delton Family Medicine at (616) 623-5521, or Gun Lake Family Medicine at (616) energetic person and a team leader with good communica­ tion skills, please submit your application or resume' in person no later than July 23 or send to; Walters-Dimmick Petroleum. 1620 S. Kalamazoo Ave., Marshall. Ml 49060. 672-9898. Attn.: Subway - Neil Kirkingburg. PENNOCK HOSPITAL Nashville Shell Spee-D-Mart ' 133 S. Main — Nashville . " A New Vision of Health 100SW OmnSl -H»nox Ml David Barnes, M.D. James Spindler, M.D. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 20, 1995 More than 1.500 fans show up Professional rodeo packs stands at fair Paul Garrison stayed on for lhe fol eight seconds In the saddtebronc event, but was given a no Mme lor touching the hone with his tree hand. Action lovers packed the stands u lhe Barry County Fair Moday night to witness lhe first professional rodeo at the Barry County Fair. The action started al precisely 8 p m. with a tribute to the United States ot America, the Cowboy s Prayer and Ute Na­ tional Anthem. Following the opening stampede of all limed event riders. Billy Olsen was out of lhe chute within a minu’e of the arena being cleared. He was thrown from his bareback mount. Matt Huver scored the first points of the evening, staying on his mount for the full eight seconds and earning 65 points. Chuck VanKuren won lhe bareback event with a 72-point score and as the only other rider to maintain his seal for eight seconds. Chartie Griffin, of Hotly Michigan, was the first cut ot the gate in steer wrestling. He had all four of lhe steer's feel in lhe air in five seconds flat. He looked lo be a shoe-in for the win after six of the next seven riders failed to get a time. Paul West, also of Holly, came close with a 53-second time. Jayson Gale of Arlington. New Jersey, lopped Griffin's lime with a perfect shot from lhe chute, a practiced leap from his quarterborse, and the steer's feet went into the air at 4.6 seconds. Keith and Kevin Brown looked to have won the team steer roping with a lime of 6.4 seconds. The two are currently selling in third place in lhe North-East Regional standing in lhe event and had a near-perfect ran. Jayson Ardnt and Troy Kelchner were nearer lo perfect with 5 4-second llnx lo lake the prize money. Donna VanPelt defeated Kim Brown by .92 seconds in lhe barrel racing event The lop six competitors finished the course wl-hin three and a half seconds of elapsed time. Raul Rodriguez heal on Ronnie Hyde by a half second to win the calf roping event. Rodriguez's time was 8.9 seconds lo Hyde's 9.4 seconds. Audie Stokes scored a whopping 77 out of a possible 100 points in the Saddlebronc event. Only three of the eight contestants were able to dick to then mount in the event which was one of the original events on the rodeo circuit. There were 23 riders in the bull riding event. When the dust had cleared, only four had received scores. Scat Sowle rapped Boyce Knox by three points 75-72. Marc huver placed third with a 7! and Jay McClellan placed fourth with 70 points. The other 19 riders went home without a score and 840 lighter in lhe wallet Football practice for 7th/8th grades starts Aug. 14 Brian Masse looked to have a good ride In lhe bareback event, but was tossed from Na mount a spM second before the raght-second buzzer. Starting this fall, the YMCA, in conjunc­ tion with lhe Hastings Area School Dis­ trict. will be offering a tackle football team for all seventh and eighth graders In the county. The combined team will piay four home and four away games with bus transporta­ tion provided for the away games. AU equipment, except mouth guards and Harness racing results from fair posted Three days of harness racing al lhe Barry County Fair had more than 250 horses en­ tered from around the state trotting aixl pacing for more than $38,000 in prize money. The races waned with 24, Saturday. 13 more on Sunday and finished up with 11. Monday afternoon. In the opening race. Saturday. Supreme Love, owned by C. Loveley and driven by Doug Rideout look lhe fust in two-year-old filly trot. The second was won by Ana the Blue. G. Coadic, G. Coadic and the third was won by Eng-Amer Oprah. Willard G. Behm. Debby Wantz to finish up lhe division. Try a Little Magic. Kristy DeMull. Skip DeMull won lhe fourth race for two-yearold coll trotter? and Number One won. Linda and Donald Mullins. L. Mullins, won lhe fifth race to end the division. In the sixth race. Harbor Nile Light. R. Baynham and K. Taylor. John Taylor took the first race for two-year old filly pacers. All in Pea/c. Linda VanNoochis. Carl Put­ nam. took the seventh race and MI Sweet Love. Irene Gaide. Rodney Hall, closed out the division by winning the eighth race. For the ninth race, two-year-old colt pacers. Bang-up Job. John Lindsey. Darrell Wright look lhe win. Trail Rider. John Spindler. Jen Spindler, won the 10th and Casino Jack. Jennifer Redman. Mark Web­ ster. closed out the division by winning the 11th race. OKs Shelby. Darwin Shaver. Kelly Goodwinn. won the 12th race in the division for three tear old filly irotters. Misty Butch. Karen and Carl Hipsher. Charles Taylor, won the 13th race and YF Hanging Tough. Lawrence Young. L. Young closed out lhe division. The three year old colt trotters races in­ cluded wins from Rompaway No No. Penny Walike and John Sexton. Charles Taylor in the 15th race. Unhinged. Margret Mason. Skip DeMull in the Ifxh and Danins RR. Diane Norris. Jake Huff in the 17th. Preakness Jubilee. Stuart Church and Julie Worthington. Darrell Wright won the second division for three year old filly pacers. O'Carne. River Bend Standardbred. C. Putnam. Magic Ihper, owned and sulkied by Toni Langhann. won the third division. Broadway Hackett. Sourcn llovseplan. Jake Huff won the fourth division. In the 22nd race. Franky Nite Lite. Sam Costello. Robert Williams Jr., won the first division for three year old coil pacersEncrgy E. Johnson Stables. Steven Westphal, look the second division and Mom's Ticket. Phyllis Reynolds. Carl Putnam, wound up the day's racing action. Sunday's race results Sunday's 13 races started with four pacing divisions of bones and geldings with a life­ time earning of less than $500, trying for $375 purees. Muy Plcante. owned by Cotion Standardbreds and driven by Randy Edmonds took the first race. Minks Burner, Richard Peters. R. Peters took lhe secondRaider Twist. Ben Handa. James Fortner took the third and Electronic Ahads. Ahads Racing Stable. H. Alien Ion took the fourth race. The fifth, sixth and seventh races were for the trotters who have earned less than $500 second and Classic Dolly. Anne Tomlinson. Terry McIntyre took lhe third division. In the seventh race for irotters with life­ time winnings of less than $5,000. Paragon Victoria*. Alvin Peden. Phil Peden took the win. Owner Norma Varney of Nashville, placed a horse in second place. Dragster, driven by Steven Westphal, and in third. Summer DJ. who was driven by her husband Lyle. In the eight race. King of Stars. Debra Brandi Peden. Phil Peden, won the race for pacers. Bullvillc John. Buri Brenner. Steven WestphaL won the ninth race for pacers. Pretty Brilliant. Linda and Donald Mullins. Linda Mullins won the IOth race for trotters and Walt's mr. Big. owned by W. W. Bednarz and driven by Skip DcMull won the fi­ nal harness race of the fair in a free for all. shoes, will be provided with the $75 regis­ tration fee. A certified athletic trainer will be oo band for all practices and games. Registration materials will be sent lo all seventh and eighth graders this weekend. Registration will dose Aug. 4 and prac­ tices. which take place on Johnson's Held, begin Aug. 14. The firn game will be Sept Hastings Men’s Softball League Green Division W-L Jarman Const. 5-5 Hastings Mutual................................................ 5-6 Hastings San. Service................... ...................4-4 Thrifty Car Rental............................................. 4-8 Bill’s Safety Service.......................................2-10 E.W. Bits*........................................................2-11 BteeDMdM Hartings Chrysler............................................. 94) Okie Towne (red)............................................... 8-2 Kmart.. ..................................................................8-2 Okie Towne (black).......................................... 7-2 Briam/Ritsema................................................... 7-6 TNR.......................................................................4-6 Cappons................................................................ 4-7 Home Run Leaders — M. Davis 8; S. Par­ shall 7; D. Miller 6; G. Fergeson 5; T. Lucas 4; M. Pichard 4; Bobby Madden 4; S. Eg­ gleston 4; Bob Madden 4. 6 at Johnson's Held. Jeff Keller, bead coach of the Hastings Saxon football team, is the coordinator of the program. He said some of the possible opponents, which are still being arranged, include East Grand Rapids. Forest Hills. Hudsonville and Middleville. For more information contact the YMCA at 945-4574. Lart Weeks R—-Itt Bliss 13. Jarmans II; Cappon II. Bill’s 5; Mutual 9, Cappon 7; OTT (Black) 9. Brian s 7: Brian s 9. Thrifty 4; OTT (Red) 12. Thrifty 2: Chrysler 13. Sanitary 6. Hastings Women’s Softball League Mruduy, My „ - Hastings Mutual 9. Goodeaouzh'z Goodin 13; Goodtime Pizza 25. J-Ad Grxpiua 4; Haora? Ptokra Ru« 6. Goodtime Pizza 20. Twaday, **y 11 - Tree Value Sports 10. Pennock Hontoal 9; Hustings ptofoa Ring 10. HAS Machine 8. .60 Hastings P-Rmg....................... ...................... .4-2 -V 99----- ‘- 8 ....................... 3-3 HAS Machine......................... ........................3-3 J-Ad Graphics............................ ........................2-4 ....................... 1-5 Hastings Mutual....................... .......................0-5 lifetime Run Daz O. E.D. Sayffir. Robert Williams. Jr., took the fifth. Axl Greece Thor. Robert B. Arvidson. and driven by Hastings native Linda Furrow, took the sixth and Pine Ridge Jake, W. Lowell Trigg. Henry Wilson look the seventh. Book Burner. Melvin Wiley. Pele Miller, won the first division for pacers earning less than $2500 lifetime and Downtown Dougie. Willis Clark. Robert Williams Jr. won the second division. Each purse was worth $650. For lhe irotters. Nine To De. owned by Helen DeMull and driven by Skip DeMull took the first division and Byall. Diane Nor­ ris. Rex Mapes took the second. The final two races. Sunday, were Free For Alls with Circle s Chief. Bob Tall taking the first and CA Cricketl. owned and driven by Jamie Gawne taking the second $630 purse. Q Touch opened Monday s racing with a win for owner Emmitt Allen and driver Phil Pcder in the first division of trotting fillies and mares with lifetime earnings of less than $500. Tars Preshus. Daniel Hoffman. Steven Westphal, won the second division and Jurgy's Cup. Preston Smith. Mike Bennett, won the third. For pacers. Just You Wait, owned and driven by Steven Law won the first division. Shelly's Windchascr. Robert Hall and Don­ ald Roback. Doug Shadboet. won the Shelly's Windchaser, owned by Robert Hall and Donald Roback and driven by Douq Shadboet crossed the finish line a length and a hall In front lo G S Kristy and Sara's Finale In the fifth race Monday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 20, 1995 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICE COMMON COUNCIL MEETING lfr»t come both. Y»o» All. Abeam None. Copied. lecture Holl Mailings M.flh School Hosting* 1. Present ot roll coll were members Ketchum. bo»aboil/*oftball game* be denied consistent with past request*. Yeo*: All. Absent. None. Carried 1). Moved by Ketchum, tuppof lad by While that the request from Peg Peuroch. Historic District 2. Moved by Campbell, supported by Hawkin* that the excuse of Councilman Moy be approved Yea*: All. Absent. None Carried 4 Movvd by White. *upport»d by Brewer that tha minuta* of tha June 12. council moating and the money but City Monoger Penrod *o*d it wo* a legitimate co*t. Yea*: Ketchum. Ja*per*a. White. Brower. Compbell Nay* Bloom. Gray. Howkin*. Absent: Ono. Moy. Carried for Ketchum. Yeos. All Absent None. Corrted. were pro*ont Including Preaident. Jock Echtinow. Franklin 'Ting" Beckwith, and Gordon Fuhr Echtinow rood a letter doted 5/3/95 that wo* rood sttes forever ond the City Monoger would recom- White. Bloom. Browor. Gray. Howkin*. Campbell. Absent Moy. Carried. C. Minuta* of 5/10 and 5/19/95 JEDC moating. D. Minute* of 5/18/95 DDA meeting with copy of G. Minutes of 5/23/95 Dispatch Administrative H. Industrial Incubator report of June 1995. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Class of ‘45 gathers for reunion Members ol the Hastings High School Class of 1945 pose tor a photo in celebration of their 50th reunion. They are (front row. left to right) Stuart Benedict. Agnes Hollister, Jean Morgan. Joan Hewitt. Loraine Stuble, Pal Guernsey, Evelyn Hughes, Thelma Martin VanderVeer. Donna Bachelder Kinney, (second row) H. Paul Benham. Sr., Phil Frandsen. .arty Fuller. Mary L. Parmelee, Doris Lockwood Certson, Gloria Yarger Windes. Charteen Cappon Thompson, xenevieve Pease Hall. June Hayes Heath. Marilyn luttermeister Foster, (third row) Bob Hollister. Jason Thompson. Jim Moses, Louise Cunningham. Beverly Birman. Eleanor Ostroth, Betty Birman. Elaine Hewitt. Harold Hall, (fourth row) Paul Myers. Kart Schantz, Pal Burd. Helen Rowley Ellison. Marjorie Rittman Stephenson. Flo Goodyear. Weldon Cole. Peul Friddle, (fifth row) Loyal (BiU) Kinney, Milo Cddren, Dick Foster. Bill Stebbins. Dele Golden. Herman Maurer. Laura J. Lykins, Dick Fox, (sixth row) James P. Adcock. Calvin 0. Campbell. Thornes I. Dolan. Jerry E. lane DeWitt. Danielle Dipert. Jessie Elliott. Angela Fruin. ’Rachel Griffin. Sabrina aywood. Bertram Herzog. ’Tara Hill, tmberty Hoxworth. Kevin Hubert. Michelle remy Kelly. Heather Knickerbocker. Laura oons. Michelle Lancaster. Alison Loftus. Amy lerritt Shannon Miller. Amanda Morgan, any Myers. ’Tony Norris. ‘Angela Pierson, imera Schipper. Melissa Schreiner. Danyell hornton. Andrea Uldriks. Tony VanSyckle. Jill ’irt. ’Andrea. Wilbur. Jeenifar Wilbur. HONORS -L10 TO 3.49 - Jeremy Allerding. ebecca Andersen. Julia Anas. Molly Arnold, radley Balderaoo. Stacey Ballard. Jason eeler. Clarissa Bowman. Dennis Count, layton Edger. Tiffany Everett Robert enstemaker. Mark Furrow. Danielle Gole. licbelle Gole. Melissa Hammond. Denise ealh. Joseph Hull. Leslie Jackson. Marc mis. Mark Kaiser. Nicole Lambert Michelle IcCausey. Sarah McKeough. Melissa Moore, bnstin Os^nheimer. Erin Parker. Georg mith. Todd Thunder. Michael Toburen. (ichelle Vandenboss. Tonya Vickery. Kan Oder. Rebeccah Zombor. HONORABLE MENTION 3.00 TO 3.09 Cassandra Burgbdoff. Faith Davis. Katerina xjova. Gretchen Golnek. Joshua Hanford, lelissa Higgins. Shane Hyland. Christopher licbolas Lewis. Scott McKelvey. Curtis 4organ. Derrick Rosenberger. Angie Ruprighi. •ynnene Smith. Thomas Sorenson. Michael iiorms JUNIORS HIGH HONORS 330 TO 4.00 - Rohm teker. ’Aaron Baker. Katherine Batch. Kelly Jellgraph. Kathryn Brandt Meredith Cole. >amian deGoa. Jennifer Dukes. Levi Haight smily Hartman. Shasta Homing. Tammi Kelly. 2hri«y LaJoye. Lori Maiville. Sarah IdcKinney. Katie Metzger. Chris Nomt Robert kedbunt ’Lisa Reynolds. ’Aaron Schantz, ’Eleanore Schroeder. Jamie Scobey. Kenlh Sherwood. -Kim Sloan. Michael Stormes. ----------------------------- ,y,,, . LEGAL NOTICE: Matthew Slyf. Curie Varney. Craig Warren. •Jennifer Welcher. Wendi Wilson. HONORS 3.10 TO 3.49 - Ronny Bames. Craig Bowen. Jaime Brookmeyer. Rochelle Day. Deborah Griffin. Renee Gulchen. Joshua D. HilL Frederick Ji les, Sharyn Kauffman. Betsie Keeler. Angela Lyons, Sarah McKelvey. Leslie Merriman, Bradley Miller. Dean Replogle. Deanna Sawyer. Stacy Strouse. Erica Tracy. Christa Wetzel HONORABLE MENTION 3JM) TO 3.09 Chris Allen. Justin Brehm. Sara Casarez. Chad Greenfield, David Henney. Seth Hutchins. Brooke Lutz. Russell Madden. Candace Norris. Jonathon Olmsted. Holly Thompson. Julie Mis. Mandy Watson. SOPHOMORES Craven. ’Andrea Dreyer. Angela Erway, *Jason Fuller. Martha Gibbons. * Amanda Hawbaker. Richard HolzmuDer. •Janette Jennings. Julie Krebs. Michael Kroeger. Jonathan Lawrence. Peter Lewis. •Elizabeth Lincolnbol. Joseph Lyons. Jason McCabe. ‘Lisa McKay. ‘Elena Mellen. Sarah Miles. Kevin Morgan. Marisa Norris, Teague O'Mara. Robert Oberth. •Tamara Obreiter. Ryan Scharping. Ken Schroeder. Eric Soya. Benjamin Spahr. James Strimback. Malanee Tossava. Katrina Waldren. •Justin Waters. ’Carrie Westra. ’Colleen Woods. HONORS 3.10 TO 3.49-Casey Alexander. Joshua Allerding. Elizabeth Benedict. Deanna Bolo. Danck Carpenter. Shannon Carpenter. Amanda Carr. Meredith Carr. James Champion. Jessica Christy. Kristy Clark. Kevin Cooney. Erin Dudley. Andrew Ferris. Jordan Foreman. David Frisby. Scon Haire. Jennifer Hayes. Josh F. Hill. Rachel Hough. Chad Howes. Abel Johnston. Meghan Kaiser. Bethany Koetje. Elizabeth LaJoye. Rebecca Mepham. Sarah Mepham. Chad Metzger. Tonya Miles. Cassandra Miller. LeeAnn Miller. Meghann Murphy. Kylie Reed. Suzanne Schmader. Jennifer Schranz. Becky Shorkey. Jodi Songer. Joshua Storm. Nick Thornton. Ronald Uldriks. Andy Van Koevering. Jerrid Wile. Brooke Walker. Darcy Welton. Felicity While, Edward Youngs. HONORABLE MENTION 3.00 TO 3.G9 Stada Beard. Emily Dipert. Devan Endres. Eric Greenfield. Christin Holcomb. Tara Hummed. Heather Johnson. Sarah Keller. Kristy Lambert. Scott Potter. Michael Ransome. Mandy Russell. Jeremy Sloan. Ronni Wilson. Souily Wolfe. Kristal Yoder. FRESHMEN HIGH HONORS 330 TO 4.00 - ‘Casey Anderson. Julie Anthony. Amy Archambeau. Jeff Arnett. Matthew Barnum. Nathan Belcher. •Sara Bellgraph. Michelle Bies. *8.-01 Bird. •Anne Burgbdoff. Trixie Buskirk. ’Carley Case. Tye Casey. Lira Cooklin. Andrew Courtright. Michelle Dam. ’Mylex deGoa. Cheryl Gibbons. Summer Gillons. Philip Gole. •Traci Heffelbower. Elizabeth Hicks. •Benjamin James. Rebecca Keeler. Sarah LaJoye. Melissa Lancaster. Stephanie Lemaar. Jennifer Lewis. Kristy Lutz. Bess Lyons. Eric Miller. Norris. Jessica Olmsted. Erika Ordiway. Lindsey Pittelkow. Benjamin Potter. Amy Robbe. Timothy Rounds. Sarah Roush. Ryan Rude. Megan Schrimer. Tiffany Seymour. Patrick Shade. Adam Taylor. ’Lesley Thornton. Matthew Toburen. Heidi Watson. Erica West. •Danielle Wildem. ’Katie Willison. Katherine Wood. James Yi. Kimberly Yoder. HONORS 3.10 TO 3z49 - Beau Barnum. Roxanne Bell. Amy Belson. Darnell Day. Karen DeMoll. Seth Doe. Joseph Edger. Alicia Franzone. Garen Gonzales. Dana Hill. Michael Jarvis. Stephanie Jiles. Lynnae Jones, Jason Laux. Trisha McKeough. Emily Mead. Amber Mikoliyczyk. Amanda Miller. Misha Neil. Genoa Nichols. Christopher Olmsted. Jessica Price. Julia Regex. Kenneth Rose Kimberly Sawdy. Carrie Service. Charissa Shaw. Christopher Stafford. Katy Strouse. Jonathan Swinkunas. Katie Thomas. HONORABLE MENTION 3.00 TO 3.09 Tyler Allerding. Charite Cove. Zachary Deming. Robert Dixon. Noah Doyle. Gena Duflo. Stacey Duron. Cynthia Hayes, Jeremy Mallison. Eric Masse. Michael McKeough. Kyle Pohja. Kristen Sherwood. Christine Thurman. Eddie Vandermoien. Timothy Warner. Nicholas Weeks. Ryan Willard ALTERNATIVE ED HIGH HONORS 330 TO 4.00 - ‘John Belles HONORABLE MENTION 3.00 TO 3.09 Richard Hrure. Ryan Oliver. •Ind tales 4.00 said it would cost $80,000 annually to operate, but questioned If It could bo done lor $40,000 H the Detroit. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 17. Moved by Josporse. supported by White that Mary Lou Gray be approved as the voting altemolo Carried. . IB. Moved by White, supported by Ketchum that person to deal with the records if the City takes it ►mmendation on whot would be council should let the people decide. Council felt All. Absent: None. Carried. 19. Moved by Josperse. supported by White that 20. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Whhe that ie maintenance agreement with Gerald Finney • or the City Hall be renewed from 7 I 95 to 12/30/95 ot $345.00 per wook. Yeas: Ketchum. Project STP 9508(002). Job 438649 Control Section STUL 0B447. Fed Item 4HHO543. Contract No. 950930 be approved with the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to »ign contract. Vpo*: AH. Abeant: None. Carried. 17,305 00 due to dissatisfaction with the low bid- pr ogroms at the ed to clarify that this was property north of Knight He thanked the airport for the use of their facilities Yeas AH. Absent: None. Carried. the city rood. Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield stated if would be very expensive to lewis. Norris and Moy In the amount of $20,000 for oil outstanding Invoices on the Water Treatment Plant project with the Chy paying $10,000 and the Carried. 25. Moved by Bloom, supported by Hawkins that the resolution to stay Ordinance 260. Chapter 4. Section 4.2(3X4); 4.4(2) and 4.6(13) be adopted for Drive North of the Knight Venture property as with CNC Manufacturing for land In the Industrial Park on Starr School Rood bo tabled. Yeas: All. Ab- 27. Oty Attorney Fekkes stated that state low Absent: None. Carried Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 30. Moved by Campbell, supported by White to (7/20' Dan Goodenough and Mark DeBolt Rid® Across Indiana 162 Mlles ..in heat, rain, thunder and lightning I BUS DRIVERS WHAT A RIDE... YOU REALLY DID Hl We're proud of you You crew, Cheryl, Dave and Elfl BUTTERWORTH HOSPITAL. LAWRENCE D. DREWYOR and PAULINE DREWYOR Swedish Weight Loss Surprises Researchers 1/4 of Section 17. T2N. R10W. thence E 50 rods which or any part thereof of sufficient value lo DOONBOS AND HOEKSEMA Attorney for Plaintiff Grand Rapids Ml 49512-1924 (616) 957-4950 nothing is complete. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Wensloff, Clifford Moody and Cart Hathaway (photo courtesy ol Steve White). -tastings High School Honor Roll SENIORS HIGH HONORS 330 TO 4.00 Sherry Anger. Kathleen Bell. ’Jennifer Amerkoble. Yeos: All. Absent None. Carried. 15. Moved by White, supported by Brower that (8/10) Sweden-After many scien­ tific studies. Banta was devel­ oped by Vita Source with the assistance of the U.S Govern­ ment. After extensive letting with amazing results. Banta is now available in this country. The unique ingredients of Banta arc proven to burn fat. decrease appetite, and increase lean muscle tissue. Gary F. of Santa Barbara. California stated. “I lost 11 pounds within three weeks I feel much better and definite­ ly have more energy " Thomas S.. a Pharmacist from San Diego wrote. “I started Banta weighing 215 pounds and lost 20 pounds in 2 months. Incredibly I lost inches in all lhe right places.** In an interview with the Vice-President of Vita Source-**Letters from con­ sumers telling us about lheir wonderful results have been so positive and overwhelm­ ing. we guarantee Banta lo work. The only difficulty we have is keeping our stores in stock ~ Banta is available at most K-Mari Pharmacies including. Hastings802 W State St........948-9411 DB.TON KELLOGG SCHOOLS IS now hiring bus drivers for the 1995-96 school year. Experience not necessary - we wlH train. Please make application at the Superinten­ dents Office at 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Mi between the hours of 8:00 a m. and 3.-00 P.M. ' Football Coaching Positions The YMCA of Barry County is looking for Interested candidates to coach the 7th and 8th grade ymca Football team. Three paid coaching positions are available, interested candidates should apply at the YMCA Office, 234 E. State, by July 28th. _______ Reserve vour booth today for the: 2nd ANNUAL MAPLE VALLEY | COMMUNITY EDUCATION ।*1995 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show Date: Saturday. October 28. 1995 | W Time: 10:00 A M. to 4:30 P.M. Location: Cafeteria and Adjoining Halls Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville. Michigan 49096 Phone: 517-627-3037 Booth Sizes II Rates: 8x4’ - $25 • 8xi0‘ - $30 Hastings Moose Family Center Luau Cancelled DANCE... Still Scheduled Dance to the music of... "Moonlight" • 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM • Members �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 20. 1995 Ammonia leak reported at Sunny Fresh in Lake O by Karen Mauck • A 25-year-old Hastings man stood mule to charges of stolen property and embezzle­ ment. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf ot Scott R. Wolcott. He is charged with two counts of being in possession of stolen property in excess of $ I<X) and one count of embezzlement over SI00. The first two counts cany sentences of five years in • A 34-year-okl Nashville man who is ac­ cused at holding up a convenience store and raping a woman stood mute to the charges at his arraignment in Barry County Circuit Court. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Luke Mathews is facing charges of kid* flapping, possession of a firearm during a felony, two counts of second-degree CSC and three counts of first-degree CSC. Mathews allegedly held a clerk at the South End Party Store in Nashville hostage and raped her April IS. Il is also alleged he raped a 7-ycar-okl girl lhe same day. prison, while lhe embezzlement counts has a 10 year maximum prison sentence. A pretrial has been set for Aug. 17. • A Wayland man was arraigned on charges ot motor vehicle theft Robert C. Vanderwoude stood mute to the charges of unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle and conspiracy for the same. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Vanderwoude faces up lo five-year prison sentences for both charges, but a habitual of­ fender fourth notice could raise the sentence to life in prison. A pretrial has been set for Aug. 17. • A Dowling man was sentenced io a year In jail on a charge of larceny from a buildi#g. Lome E. Osborne. 27. was sentenced to two years probation, with lhe first 12 months to he served in lhe Barry County JaU Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said he vis upset with the previous record Osborne has set for himadf. lie wanted Osborne If he breaks probation rules, he will be sent to prison. j 'Don’t look at me as lhe person who puts you in prison. Look in lhe minor. You'll be the person who puls yourself there.' Fisher • A 27-year-old Shelbyville man stood mute to charges be stole metal scrape from a metal processing plant. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Ronald Avery. He is charged with ore count each of breaking and entering, stolen prop­ erty under $100. stolen property in excess of $100. and larceny over $100. Avery requested a new attorney, claiming his current xtorncy was trying to get him to plead guilty to a crime he did not commit. Judge Fisher allowed lhe change and set pre­ trial for July 27. said. •A Hastings man pleaded guilty to three of six charges against him. David T t-epak pleaded guiliy to two counts of receiving and concealing stolen property over S100 and one charge ot receiv­ ing and concealing under $ 100 . In exchange for Ute plea, prosecutors agreed to drop three breaking and entering charges. The charges for receiving and concealing oarer $100 carry sentences of five yean in prison, but a habitual offender status could raise the sentence to 7 1/2 years. The prop­ erty under $100 charge is a 90-day misde­ meanor. Sentencing has been set for Aug. 31. ! or Ritti FOR RENT: Mobile home with DALMATION PUPPIES. AKC Registered. 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For your insurance call 'farmers Insurance Croup Discover lhe advantage of having all your major insur­ ance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast, fair, friendly service. /or S<l/< • A 26-year-old Delton man ma arraigned on a charge of resisting and obstructing an officer. John A. Falvo stood mute to lhe charge, and a plea of not guilty was entered on bis behalf The alleged Incident look place in Barry Township in April. He faces two years In prison and/or a fine of $1,000 Klihmiolti < 19(1 LINCOLN CONTINEN­ TAL, nun rod looks good. 52SOO OBO C.ll Soon uftcr dpta. 795-2317__________ . \ahninil \<h GOV’T NOW HIRING. $11300-5122,000 ♦ BENE FITS. NO EXP. OK. CALL TOLL FREE 1-MO-37S-49O1 EXT. J-1351 /*»/’* Wiitilcd LOVING MOTHER OF ONE Ism four Ml-lime ttpaafap in her soon to be bzesued daycare. Located in city limn of Hrotagx. Nutritious meals rod Ire, of TLC. Please call 94( 2515 aoyume Help Htriifit/ AIRLINE TICKET AGENT$».43/Hr. will tratel 969-3130 JOB QUEST Hue-___________ ATTENTION: RN", and LPN’s, Hastings area. Vent experience required. Private □uty, aay idUiu avaxiaoie. rirabl call Visiting Nana Extra Care. 1-616-365-3996. We are a member of the Batterworth Health System.______________ INVENTORY AUDITOR. Quantum Servica, a leader in inventory auditing services, has m immediate opening for Inven­ tory Auditor. Job requimnenu include: Monday-Friday work week, at 35-40 bom a week. Starting pay is $7-$8 an hour, depending on experience. Health insurance, 40IK, paid vacations. Most have depend­ able trampoftatfoo. For immedi­ ate consideration, please call 1-800-818-9414 ext. 559, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-7:00pm. Deadline is July 28, 1995. Call a Farmers Agent for auto. Me, fire, commercial, boat insurance. GARY BEGG, LUTCF ROUTE SALES • TO $60K/Yr. Will train! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee.___________ Aata.HMte.Ute.Cf mW tSS mchqwHTOV*. •• FroM4«l4 Sale 4M W. BOND. Comer of W. Bond and Ptet Sheet, July 20th I FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Lots of clothes all sizes, baby, boyx girts, men, A women, some furniture, and mate.. Starts Wednesday July 19. 20, 21,22, lam^-pm. 3400 Rak Rd. off M-37 and Airport Rds.______ AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC has diversified sate item*, so it's an -ON THE SPOT SALE" or, if you're bayin', she’s sellin’. Thi* week only. Delton, M-43, 6234900___________________ HUGE YARD SALE: Jaly 28 R 29,9-5. Ckxhe*, toys, Christ­ mas items, furniture, appliances, bikes, etc. 214 Shriner Street \\ niu \ FREE TRIAL! Word process­ ing and secretarial services. Via .FAX, tape, phone, or to person. DAY-CARE FOR Includes full DTP. transcription, NEWBORN TWINS m oar steno, or temp services. Confi­ bouse or youn, fall-Ume, dential office management 7.30-530, M-F, <twtix« rmdAagust Aho need pan-time reiabte, gauraniecd, free estibabyunerv Pteaxe call now for matea. 945-5472____________ more info, 945-9807_________ GREENLINE LAWNCARE: HOSPITAL JOBS - TO Commercial/Residential. Low $12/Hr, many positional rales, customer satisfaction 969 3130 JOB QUEST Fee. guaranteed 948-8518. LAUNDRY ATTENDANT WANTED Mature, responsible, adult far evenings in Hastings. Send reply to: Box 374, CO J-Ad Graphics, PO. Box IM, Hastings, MI 49058_________ Agent GARY BEGG AGENCY LOOT: In S. Broadway rod PriiclundviBe area. Chocolate Lab pop. 3-1/2 months old. Female. Anawen lo Macy. Reward. Missing since 7/14. 94MM2 WE HAVE A PART TIME OPENING AT OUR HAST­ INGS BRANCH fora teller. We offer a competitive hourly rate with merit increase*. Wort sche­ dule will average 3 1/2 days a week. You will find i pleasant wort environment with friendly co-worten. If you think you would enjoy being a member of oar bank-team, pirate contact Hastings City Bank Personnel Office at, 150 W. Coart St Heat­ ings. Mi. M-F, E.O E HESTERLY TREE SERVICE Trimming & remov­ al, inured. Reasonable. Rand son Heateriy, 945-2545. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Turoed down? problem credit? Wc can hclp!‘Fa«, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-90-2221 Free consultation.___________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Jos Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TIMMING, TREE REMOVAL, land clearing, stump grinding, dangerous removals, fully insured, call Green Leaf 948-9813. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Stump grinding, insured. 721-8733 or 945-4687. John Gaskill. BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging and finishing specialill Insured and guaranteed work. Call Brian Slade. 374-4338. A pretrial has been set for Aug. 17. • A 19-year-old Battle Creek woman stood mute to a charge that she broke into an As­ syria Township !-.nme in January. Not guilty pleas were entered for Stephanie L. Shumaker. She is charged with second-degree home invasion, which carries a 15-year prison sentence. Pretrial has oeeo set for Aug. 17. • A Hastings man was sentenced to six months in jail for breaking and entering. David D. Moore. 20. had pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering a build­ ing with intent. The maximum penalty be could have received was 10 years in prison. • A 33-ycar-old Shelbyville man was sen­ tenced for conspiring io steal a car. Steven P. Frutn received three years proba­ tion with the first four months in jail for conspiracy to unlawful driving away of a ve­ hicle (UDAA). He had been charged with UDAA. but pleaded io the lesser charge of conspiracy and will testify against others as part of the plea agreement. • A 19-year-old Hastings man was sen­ tenced to 10 io 15 years in prison for violat­ ing probation rules of a previous sentence Samuel Bol thousc had been on probation for criminal sexua> conduct charges. Judge Rster iaid he "couldnl in good conscience" allow Bolthouse back into society. He was sentenced to 120 :o 180 months in prison, with credit for 371 days already served • A 25-year-old Middleville man pleMed guilty to a charge that be m tempted lo have sex with a teenaged girl. Matthew R. Werner pleaded guilty to as­ sault with intent to commit second-degree criminal sexual conduct. In exchange for the plea, prosecutors dropped a charge of thirddegree CSC Werner faces a five year prison sentence at his Aug. 24 sentencing. Lake O girl ejected from car in crash A Lake Odessa girt m ejeaal bom her car after she ran a stop sign and struck a tractor trailer Wednesday. Amy Tidball. 17, is at Butterworth Hospital la Grand Rapids with a broken vertebra, said Michigan Stale Police Trooper Ann Smith from Ute Hastings poet She said Tidball ran the stop sign al the intersection Barnum and M-66 near Woodland and struck the axle of the tractor trailer. Tidball s Ford Hestiva was shot out from under -the truck "like a cannon,* said Smith, rod lhe girt was thrown from the car into a ditch. She was not wearing a seat belt. The car was totaled. The driver of Ute tractor trailer, from Standish, was not injured. Ute accident remains under investigation. Staff Writer An accident with a refrigeration unit at Sunny Fresh in Lake Odessa caused a leak of a poisonous ammonia gas Wednesday night and Thursday. The anhydrous ammonia leaked and became backed up Into lhe colls of a refrtgeratkxt unit at lite Sunny Fresh plant at 3100 Bonanza Road. Some of the ammonia may have leaked into the atmosphere late Wednesday night. Lake Odessa Police Chief Michael Siruvc said police and Fire officials received several calls from residents complaining of a strong ammonia smell. Bonanza Road is the dividing line between the Village of Lake Odessa and Odessa Township The plant is on the lownship side of the road, north ot town. Strove said he was told by Sunny Fresh administrators anywhere from five to 100 pounds of anhydrous ammonia were released. Ionia County Emergency Services Coordinator David Cusack wu called to lhe plant Thursday afternoon, u were lhe Lake Odesra Police and Hrc departments, to Lake Odessa man charged in alcohol-induced coma by Kareu Mauck Staff Writer A Lake Odessa man wu charged with child abuse after a Vermontville girl in his presence became so drank she slipped into a erm. Eugene C. Pearsall. 51. wu arraigned July 11 co one count ot first-degree child abase, which carries a sentence ol 15 yean in prison. He is accused ot allowing a 14- year-old girl to drink alcohol until she passed out. said East Lansing Police Captain Stephen Chubb. Chubb said lhe police were called to lhe Clearwater Spa in East Lansing July 6. Employees said the girt, whose name Is not being released, had passed out and a man wu 'TWDj • trying to put her imo his car. They had been at the hot tub spa for two hours. The girt bad a blood alcohol level at M and had slipped into an alcohol-Induced coma. Chubb said. The legal level for aduiB Is .10. She was hospitalized at Spam* Hospital in Lansing, and temporarily placed on life support She regained rnrwrimunr* wu released the following day. Pearsall ms tSaeei on a $52)00 personal recognizance condltknal bond. He la lo have no contact with the girl or her family. Chubb said Pearsall wu a friend at the family. A pre-trial has been set for July 24 la front ot 54-B District Court Judge Richard Bail. >7A .5: . Delton woman dies in crash A Delton woman wu killed and her two passengers injured when the women tailed lo yield al a stop sign and wu hit by a truck Sunday in Kalamazoo. Georgia Ganns, 76. wu pronounced dead at the scene alter her Ford Eacort waa broadsided by a pick-tp truck. Her passengers. Robkt Efremoff. 33, and Tyler Efremott. 5, both of Delton, were Injured and taken to area hospitals. Robin Efremoff was treated and rdeaacd at Borgess HcxpitaL and Tyler Efremoff remains in the pediatric intensive care unit ot Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo in good condition. Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Department officials say Ganns wu soudt bound oo 42nd Street at East C Avenue In Roa Township when she failed lo yield at the interaction. Her car wu broadsided on lhe driver s side by a pick up truck driven by Chad Debow, 19, of Richland. Debow RIGHT monitor other potential releases. Cusack said the problem wu caused by I leak in a refrigeration unit. The ammonia filled the unit, and the only way lo repair the unit was to release the ammonia buildup. A ioi.'ractor was on hand to fix the unit u ,'xn as the ammonia had been released, Cusack said. He said Sunny Fresh acted property by releasing lhe chemical. The Lakewood News wu unable to make contact with Sunny Fresh officials. Weather conditions made the ammonia less dangerous to residents, Cusack said. 'In hot weather, ammonia would just hug the ground. But that wind really helped out • lot." he said. "1 don’t feel the public wu in any danger. But don't underestimate ammonia. Il Is dangerous.* Strove said the ammonia could have made a white cloud If released Imo lhe air during Thursday s hot temperatures. Temperatures hovered near the lOCWcgrec mart: Thursday. Anhydrous ammonia is a poison that can cause burning to lhe skin rod eyes, and could be fatal if inhaled. Runoff ot mis used to dilute lhe poison could cause ground water pollution. bis two passengers were not injured. Il is not known whether Garas was wearinr; a seat belt. Fire destroys truck at fair A pick-up track caught fire s the Barty County Fairgrcxtnds last Thursday, destroying the track rod igniting a nearby manure pile. The fire In lhe 19(5 Ford F250 owned by Steve Lillies ot Cedar Springs waa caused by a break In the gu line, said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans. The gas leaked oao the engine and ignited. _ The fire spread to a nearby pile of horse manure, which Carls said is flammable. Foaui was sprayed on the area to counteract the gasoline and smother the Are. Car lands in swamp A Hickory Corners woman accidentally drove her car into a swamp in an effort to avoid a three-car pileup in Delton Sunday. Kathy Lynn Schmidt. 38. was heading south on Wall Lake Road (M-43) in Deltod when she approached the three-car accident. She drove to lhe side of the road to avoid <Re OF WAY MDA won't yield in its quest to defeat 40 neuromuscular diseases. accident, but ended up going off lhe road and into a swamp. She and her two passengers. Jadyn Schmidt. 12, and William Schmidt. 7. were not injured. The three cars were stopped on M-43 one half mile south of Sprague. The driven. Herman Kuilema. 70. of Cloverdale: Joan Johnson. 61. of Galesburg: and Jenny Karter. 17, of Delton, were not seriously injured in the accident. A passenger in Kader's car, J&mmie Huyck. was thrown from lhe car. She was not wearing a seat belt. She was transported to Borges* Hospital in Kalamazoo and treated for her injuries. The cause of the accident is undetermined, and is still under investigation. Man lying in road hit by car A 19-year-old Vermontville man was struck by a car after apparently lying in lhe roadway Saturday morning. Kenneth Harold Rathbum was struck by the undercarriage of a car driven by Joshua A. Bower* of Nashville. Bowers was driving on Nashville Highway in Vermontville Township about 5:30 Saturday morning when he saw Rathbum lying face down in the east lane of the highway, west of Arbor Road.. Bowen attempted to straddle the man with his car but struck Mm with lhe underside of Muscular Dystrophy Association his car. At that point. Bowers stopped and called for help. Rathbum was transported to Bronson Hospital, were he remains in the trauma care unit in serious condition Eaton County Sheri H's Department officials believe alcohol may be a factor in how the pedestrian came to He in the road. The accident remains under investigation. Man charged with stealing 1-800-572-1717 The Hastings City Mice Department arrested a man who allegedly stoic two credit cards from a I Listings home aixl used them to obtain money. Jason Winn Thompson. 20. of Freeport, was arraigned on district court on one charge People help MDA.. because MDA helps people. of larceny of credit cards, and a charge of illegal use of a credit card. Hastings Police Detective Tom Pennock said Thompson took the cards from a residence on Michigan Avenue and then used the cards at two automatic teller machines last moxh. to withdraw $325. ‘. Thompson has been released on personal bond. ’ ' � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-07-27.pdf 4f1f1847abe0c6fb31164a8f67cb322e PDF Text Text N«$TIJIGS PUBLIC L!BRAAY 121S CHURCH SI MISTINGS Ml <9056 1893 1st Friday focus will be education Carpenter ants face elimination See Page 2 City studies rules for tax abatements See Page 3 SeePage 5 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 C-3 12/30'” _ , , ibrir( <21 S. Church St. tutting-1" * Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. JULY 27. 1995 VOLUME 141. NO. 23 PRICE 25' News Pennock, historic district plans defeated Briefs Councilman David Jasperse abstained from the vote because there was a perception of him having a conflict of interest He also abstained from voting on the issue as a member of the Planning by David T. Young Editor ■ Sidewalk Sales, Food Fest slated The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce will have its annual Sidewalk Sales and the Hastings Jayoees will have their second annual Food Fest this Hours will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.tn. Friday end 8 a m. io 5 p.m. Saturday. Featured will be bargains offered by nearly all local retailers and a variety of foods. For more information, call the chamber « 945-2454. s Kiwanis-Rotary challenge slated The 19ih annual Kiwants/Rotary Challenge blood drive will be held from I to 7 p.m. Thomday. Aug. 3. at the Haataes Mcoae Lodge The goal for the drive is 100 pirns. The kval Kiwamam have won the coolest for the past two yean in a row. Karen Despres, director of the Barry Couaty chapter of fhr American Red Oom. mis. "Ito wmates ite ctehcage work. Both ctate vow to win by recruiting donors that then vote for their chib of choice." Despres said that Wood supplies are cmicahy low at this time of year. The ' blood type most needed now is O negative Those who are at least 17 years old. weigh at least 110 pound*, are in reasonably good health and haven’t gives Hood within 56 day k of the date of the drive, are eligible to contribute For more information. call the Red Crass at 945-3122. Hastings ZBA plans hearing The Hawings Zomeg Bowd of Ap­ peals will have • public hearing M 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Aug 15. mite Cay HaD Council Chamber,. The ZBA will consider a request from Rrciuud L Mead. 518 W Green Sl. B budd an open porch on the from of M> home in an area zoned residential (R-2). The porch will be 16 feet from the lot line, but 20 feet is required. For more mformauon. call 945-2468 Solid waste panel to meet The Barry County Solid Waste Flam­ ing Committee will meet al 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Aug. 9. in the commission chambers of die Burry County Cour­ thouse in Hastings. Depot Day set at Lake Odessa Lake Odessa /Uta H istorical Society member* and officers are busy preparing for the third annual Depot Dey celebra­ tion from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday. July 29. Featured will be entertainment all day; dhptaty* of fanning, a general store and a post office from 1890 io 1910; and general displays of newly donated item?. Foods, such as braiwursi. hot dogs, ice cream sundaes, drinks and snow cones, aho will be sold by Boy Scouts. The annual Depot Day raffle win be for a train uxir for two of Agawa Canyon on the Algoma Railroad, with lodging for two night* at the Ojibway Hotel in Sauli Sie. Marie. The package will in­ clude tickets for the tram trip and one morning breakfast. The drawing will be held at 5 p.m. that Saturday afternoon at the depot. Tickets are available from most society members or from John Waite (367-4800) or from Mike McCartney at Union Bank They are priced at SI each or rix for 55. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Two at the most controversial proposals to come before City Council In recent memory were rejected Monday night at a meeting before nearly 100 people at the Hastings High School lecture hill. Defeated were plans by Pennock Hospital to expand at its current site, build a parking lot scrota the street and establish a day care center nearby and a proposal to establish Hastings' first-ever historic district. Another Pennock plan, which dropped the day care center, also failed in a tie vole. Both proposals had been the reasons tor packed public hearings and a lot of debate in from of the Planning Commission before council made its decision Monday night. The commissioo did not recommend ap­ proval in either case, but it did not recom­ mend denial of a historic district. Pennock Hospital’', proposed planned unit development (PUD) project drew a Im of fire from residents along Green Street and neighboring areas. The residents contended that leveling four bouses on the south side of Green Street and replacing them with a parking Im was an Intrusion on a reaider.ial neighborhood. They further objected to the creation of a child care center on Walnut Street, which they said would increase traf­ fic and represent the presence at a business among homes. Pennock officials had maintained the hos­ pital continues to need io grow to meet the needs of the communiiy and county and re­ main viable In the health care field. They said they wanted to expend the Professional The Hastings City Council made two big decisions In front of a crowd of nearly 100 people at the Hastings High School lecture hall Monday evening. Building to accommodate more space for mental health services and the Illness center And In order to do that, they were required to find more parking space. Pennock has a child care center now on North Broadway, be: it oAf real, the build- tag. which is next to a landlilt. so moving to a site closer to the hospital was desirable The Planning Commission June 5 voted to recommend denial of the proposed project Under charter rules, the only way the City Council would have been able to override the Pinning Commission’s recommendation in this case was with at least two-thirds, or six members, voting for the project. But the proposal got only three favorable voles M udayTHghi, frem Mayor Mary Lrei Gray and Council MuiPers Robert May and Evelyn Brower. Voting against it were Maureen Ketchum. Miriam White. Joseph Blearn. Mayor Pro Tern Frank Camobell and Harold Hawkins. There was a second vole taken, on a plan for Pennock just to expand al the Profes­ sional Building and build the parking kx across the street The day care center pan of the project was deleted. But It failed on a 4-4 tie vote. Bleam joined Gray. May and Brower in voting in favor. Campbell. White. Hawkins and Ketchum voted 'no* again. The vole on the historic district wasn't as dose. After a lot of discussion on whether to determine boundaries or vote first just on the concept, council voted 7-2 against establishing a historic district ■ all. This came as a major disappointment to members of the Maple Ridge Historic Dis­ trict Committee, which had been appointed by Gray two years ago. The group had pro­ posed boundaries and had done the bulk of the work in drafting the proposed ordinance. Peg Pcurach. chairwoman of the commit­ tee. said. *1 don't regret the time we spent, but I regret the result We thought this was something positive for the community.” Peurach said she fears what may happen to the neighborhoods that would have been inchided in the district. She said commercial development pressure may enranasSi on resi­ dents without protection. "What's this area going to be like in 15 years?* she asked. "Will there be anything left?" Sec DEFEATED, continued page 2 Residents oppose new elementary on Starr School by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Neighboring residents are circulating peti­ tions to try lo discourage the Hastings Board of Education from taking an opdan on buy­ ing a 22-acre parcel of property on Starr School Road. A special election scheduled by the board ftr Sept 25 asks for 521.9 million in bonds lo finance renovations and additions to exist­ ing buildings and building a new elementary structure to solve overcrowding In the schools. The board has been looking for a site for a new elementary building if the bond issue But neighbors of the Stan School Road property say. "Why here?" Jill Turner, one of the residents, asked why properly closer to Southeastern Elemen­ tary on the south edge of town was not be­ ing considered. -Jr il was doser to Southeastern, they could share facilities, and the kids could walk to school, and not require any more buses. It would also eliminate the need for a whole new playground." Turner said. Increased traffic and resulting damage to the road and environmental impact are cited by Starr School residents who fear it would be lost if a school was built there. Turner said. Superintendent Carl Scheessel said he thought it was premature to talk about spe­ cific questions of what will happen with the property. "The option just gives us the opponunily to do the testing of the ground, look al envi­ ronmental concerns and costs lo prepare the she." he said. "We know what the site looks like, but we don’t know if it's suitable." Tests would be done to sec if the ground as causes for concern. Also, the quiet, rural lifestyle is savored passes. Attendance “UP” at County Fair by Karen Mauck Staff Writer More people attended the Barry County Fair this year than did last year, fair offidais said. More than 40.000 people attended 1995 Barry Couniy Fair, up from about 30.000 last year, said fair secretary Rose Caton. Gate receipts from the fair showc i the in­ crease in attendance Final financial numbers will not be avail­ able for several months. Caton said, how­ ever. She said good weather contributed to the high attendance. Rain affected the fair events only two times, but neither time was the rain bad enough io necessitate a cancellation of shows. "That hurt us before." Caton said. One rain storm, on Saturday night, only delayed the tractor pull for one hour. The de­ lay did not reduce the number of audience members, Caton said, as most people stuck around to watch the show. Don Geukes, president of the Barry County Fair Board, noted the rain helped out one event. He said rain showers the night of the demolition derby made the event interest­ ing. "We had a good muddy track," he said. "The rain doesn't seem to stop the crowd." Despite some peoples anger over the use of a professional rodeo instead of the 4-H rodeo this year, the event was a success. A boycott had been proposed in protest of the change, but Caton said it did not affect atten­ dance. She said some 4-1 l ers even turned out to help prepare the rodeo show. Geukes also said the professional rodeo *95 Barry County FAIR to be featured bi a SPECIAL FAIR ROUND-UP ISSUE in Next Week’s The contest was held over throe nights, for quarter final, semi final and final rounds, and all three nights drew big crowds, she said Geukes said the fair also had a good re­ sponse to Ladies' Day and Kids Day. where children got to sec Ronald McDonald and ride the carnival rides at a reduced cost was appropriate lo support septic and water systems, if there are environmental problems and the costs of preparing the site before he would be able to answer specific concerns, he said. Even with the Starr School Road pcopeny optioned. Schoessel said, while the tests are being conducted ’other sites that become available will be considered by the bewd " Turner said when looking into property owned by the school, she found that they own about 37 acres io Orangeville Town­ ship, but it can't be used for building. "They don’t have excess property," she said, "Fve researched it and they have used everything they own effectively." she said. The acreage in Orangeville Township was deeded to the school system tn 1938 by the Department of Conservation for the purpose of forestry study by the school. If the school fails to use it for forestry or uses it for any ocher purpose, ownership will revert back to the State of Michigan, she said. The residents who are circulating pennons will ask the board to look for a "more feasi­ ble, more economical" way to build a new elementary building. They also promise to vole "no* on any ballot proposal Involving Starr School Road and an elementary school, they said. BANNER! Be sure and get your special copy highgghee PHOTOS and STORIES on Winners and f*BTtlCSpMYtS««aincflr WvfltS and “just Good Fanrib FUNF was a success. "Il was new for us. They seemed to like II. Il showed to very close to a parked house." he said. "We knew wc had a good contractor, gixid slock and some wellknown cowboys." He said he spoke with some of the audi­ ence members after the rodeo, and some said it was the best such show they had seen in a long time. All shows at the fair drew large crowds. Caton said the professional music acts, such as Da Yoopcrs and Confederate Railroad, at­ tracted large audiences as well A favorite attraction this year was the karaoke contest. Caton said. "Karaoke was really big this year." she said. There were huge crowds for that." What a “Summery” deal! Jesse Yarbrough. 6. helped Hastings residents beat the heat Tuesday with a lemonade stand at the comer of Walnut and Jefferson The ice cold drink sold for five cents a cup. and by mid-aftemoon Yarbrough had made more than a dollar in sales �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 27, 1995 County may send BFI’s solid waste export proposal back to committee The by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County Board than proceeding to the local units of of Commissioners decided last month to send a solid waste export proposal lo local governmental units for their consideration, but now commissioners are talking about sending the proposal back to the County Solid Waste Planning Committee instead. Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI) Waste Systems, an international solid waste firm based in Texas, wants lo amend the county's solid waste management plan to allow it to compete lo lake up to 100 percent of Barry's solid waste out of the county. The County Board last month voted 5­ 3 to allow BFl s proposal lo be rent to the 21 municipalities (16 townships, the City of Hastings and villages) in the county. Two-thirds, or 14. of the municipalities and the Michigan IX-partmcni of Natural Resources would have lo approve BFTs proposal before it could become effective. However, the County Board Tuesday learned that its environmental attorney, Douglas Donnell, has recommended sending BFI's proposal back to the County Solid Waste Committee rather government. "Doug said that the way he reads the law on the proposed BIT Amendment Donnell recommends that we treat this like all other amendments and we have to send that back to our Solid Waste Planning Committee and give them 30 days to review it. make changes if they want, and if not. present it back to this board in wtiatcvcr toon they want and we can vote on It again," said County Board Chairman Jim Bailey. Bailey previously had planned to send proposed resolutions to townships and other local municipalities this week. He told commissioners he believes the County Board should follow Donnell's legal advice. Bailey said he spoke with Donnell on the telephone about the matter and expects to have a written opinion from Donnell this week for commissioners lo read. "I agree with you," Commissioner Lew Newman said. "This board is responsible...’ Barry County's solid waste plan does not permit solid waste to be exported except in an emergency circumstance and then only to Kent County. V. Harry Adrounie, cl sirman of Barry's Solid Waste Plam.i.vg Committee, has said. The county's Solid Waste Planning Committee voted May 19 to recommend to the County Board that the proposed BH amendment be rejected at this time. The Solid Waate Planning Committee had formed a ^ir-person subcommittee lo begin work on changing the county's plan to govern solid waste because it is out of date. Commissioner Robert Wenger, who has served on the County's Solid Waste Committee for a few years, was adamantly opposed to taking any action on the BIT proposal last month. "Wc planned to do some footwork and hire a consultant....The (county) board has pulled the rug out from under the subcommittee of the Solid Waste Planning Committee. Wenger said in June. Wenger also has said he fears commissioners' actions with the BFI proposal might open the door for Detroit­ based City Management to sue the county. The County Board recently rejected a City Management proposal that would have allowed the firm to bring in waste from 12 surrounding counties to the Hastings Sanitary Landfill, which City Management owns. Annual BIE meeting planned for August 28 The 13th annual Business-Industry-Educa­ tion (BIE) meeting will be at noon Monday. Aug. 28. al the Hastings High School cafe­ teria. Guest speaker will be Cindy Ballard, direc­ tor of special projects in the Office of Work­ force Development with the Michigan Jobs Commission. Ballard is involved in a variety of state ef­ forts related to jobs, including Michigan's "School-to-Work Initiative." She also serves News Briefs PAT award won by LIS founder David Shinavier. who created and im­ plemented Barry County Land Informa­ tion Services (US) and its geographic in­ formation system (GIS). was presented with the Positive Action for Tomorrow (PAT) award Thursday evening at the Barry County Fair. The award is given annually by the Barry County Futuring Committee to in­ dividuals or groups who have made cxitstandmg contributions to the future or quality of life in the county Others nominated for the award were Tom and Nancy Guthrie, the Hastings Downtown Development Authority. Alice and Kensinger Jones, the Com­ munity Building Boosters of Freeport. Mel Jacobs and his family. Willard G. Pierce, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee. Charlton Park staff and volunteers. Edward and Agnes McPharlin. and Tim and Alice Boucher. Nominations for the PAT award are taken year-round at the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Farmers Market season starting The annual Farmers Market season has started at the Tyden Park parking lot on North Broadway in Hastings. The markets, which includes area grown produce, will take place on Mon­ days ?nd Wednesdays, beginning at 8 a.m. Bus trip planned to Monet exhibit The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County is sponsoring a bus trip to Chicago Sept. 9 to sec an exhibit of the French impressionist painter Claude Monet (1840-1926) The bus will leave Riverbend Travel at 7:30 a.m. that Saturday and will return at about 7:45 that night. People interested in going arc urged lo make reservations soon because the first bus already has been sold out. according to John Fehsenfcld. who is spearheading the trip. The Monet exhibit will feature 159 of his paintings from private and public co*lections around the world The cost for the bus tnp is $40 for Arts Council members and $45 for non­ members The price includes transporta­ tion. the Monet show admission ticket and coffee and rolls on the bus Proceeds will be used to support Arts Council projects Reservations ma> be placed with Fehscnfeid at 945-3789 on the staff of the Governor s Workforce Commission, a 20-member board advising Gov. John Engler and the Michigan Jobs Commission on workforce development is­ sues. The annual BIE meeting, co-sponsored by the Hastings Area School System and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, has served as the official kickoff to the school year for the past 12 years. It presents a chance for community residents and school Two-Cylinder Expo set for Aug. 4-6 The third annual Michigan TwoCylinder Expo will take place for three day*. Aug. 4. 5 and 6. at the Barry Expo Center on M-37 between between Mid­ dleville and Hastings. ! The event * will feature John Deere two-cylinder tractors, engines and other memorabilia from the years 1837 to 1959. The expo also will include arts and crafts, a children's toy tractor pull, adult tractor pulls on Aug. 5 and 6. and tractor parades. Mental Health Board to meet The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held Thursday. Aug 3. at 8 a.m. in the conference room. For more information, call Jan McLean at 948-8041. ‘Cowboy Night II’ set at Showcase The Musicians Showcase at Arby's in Hastings at 6:30 tonight will be ' Cowboy Night Part Two." featuring Ray Overholt. The Rangers. Eddie Briggs. Bill Drake. Johnny Phiffer. Hosea Humphrey and Dedo Phillips. Steve Reid, organizer of the Showcase concert series, said the first "Cowboy Night" program last January was one of the most popular ever. Overholt had his own television show on Channel 8 (WOOD) in the early in 1950s and had as guests Hazk Williams Sr.. Gene Autry and Kate c.mith. Drake and Briggs, two members of Overholt's band more than 40 years ago. will join him in presenting gospel music. The Rangers are a four-man band that docs cowboy flavored bluegrass and gospel. Phiffer of Grand Rapids and Hum­ phrey and Phillips, both of Middleville, all played in the first “Cowboy Night." Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Dorsey Orchestra will visit Lake O The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra will be in concert al 7:30 p.m. Friday. Aug. 4. at the Lake Odessa Village Park. The band, under the direction of Bud­ dy Morrow, travels throughout the na­ tion playing the "big band" sound that its namesake was famous for a half cen­ tury ago. It also plays Dixieland, rhythm and blues, ballads, jazz and light rock tunes. The concert is being underwritten by the Lake Odessa Arts Commission, with cooperation from the Village of Lake Odessa Seating in the park is limited Guests are encouraged to bnng lawn chairs. For more information, call 374-4235 or 374-4471 staff members to focus on how to work to­ gether for the benefit of young people. All residents of the community are wel­ come to attend. Luncheon will be served, so the price of admission will be $5.25 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at the Hastings schools' administration office, the Hastings High School office, the Cham­ ber of Commerce office and the offices of JAd Graphics and WBCH Radio. Schools get gifts all year Each month at the Hastings Board of Edu­ cation meeting, somewhere on the agenda it is usually noted that the schools will be re­ ceiving gifts from individual*, foundations, area businesses £dd schpol organizations. Thousands otdoUan are given 10 the schools, over the span of a year, to buy what the state does not supply, or for "extras" that can t be purchased with tax dollars. A look at the year just past, shows many such gifts. Some of the gifts from private sources are: Pete DeDecker. $2,677 worth of science books for science program; Sandra and Lawrence Englehart, $500 for school music program: Razor's Edge. $600 electronic cash register, the Viking Company. $3,000 for three-ring notebooks for business depart­ ment: Tom Braithwaite, $1,000 for material for use in art program: and the Willard G. Pierce and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation. $2,000 for books for high school library. Parent-teacher organizations also arc busy during the school year, holding fund-raisers, the proceeds from which they donate to their schools. For example: Northeastern Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization has donated: • $1,000 for enrichment programs for Northeastern students. • $41.000 for enrichment programs. • $2,500 for instuctional materials. • $14,455 for equipment and supplies to benefit the school. The Hastings Middle School PTO. Stu­ dent Council and Builders Club helped out with: • $2.311 for computer equipment. Pleasant view's PTO has contributed: • $3370 to buy Weekly Readers and more. • $1300 to carpet the school library. Southeastern Elementary PTO has given the schools: • $3,236 for library books and equipment for school. • $6,650 for computer equipment, library books and more. The Hastings Athletic Boosters have been responsible for. • $5,700 for equipment for athletic pro­ gram at high school. • $7,643 for equipment and mzurials for middle and high school, athletic programs and the new girls' soccer program at high school. • $1,100 for high school winter sports equipment/ • $1,200 equipment and supplies for high school spring sports programs. Hastings Band Boosters also give to the cause with: • A trailer worth $5.111 for use in schools music program. Some of the donations from the Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation (HEEF) during the year include: • $2,270 for material projects and activi­ ties. • $800 for several projects and activities. • $ 1.878 for several programs. • $750 for specified projects and activities. The giving continues all year round. This month, the board has accepted gifts of $12,000 from the Central Elementary PTO for library books, computer and play­ ground equipment, as well as 12 compound bows worth $2,094 from the Proline Com­ pany for the middle school students' use. David Shinavier (left). Barry County Geographic Information System coordmator ' in the County Mapping Dept., receives a State of Michigan Special Tribute * presented by Pete Weeks, legislative assistant, on behalf of State Rep. Terry'1 Geiger and State Sen. Joanne Emmons ■I U Shinavier commended by state officials July has been a rewarding month for David Shinavier. Barry County Geographic Information System (GIS) coordinator in the County Mapping Dept. Shinavier has been presented with an in­ ternational award, the top County Positive Action for Tomorrow (PAT) award, a county government award and this week he received a State of Michigan Special Tribute from State Rep. Terry Geiger and Slate Senator Joanne G. Emmons. Al) the accolades are for Shinavier * cre­ ation and implement?!ion of the innovative Barry County Land Information Sen-ices and its associated GIS, which is a computerized catalog of county land to provide invaluable information for township and county offi­ cials and anyone interested with the county’s land use and development. "We arc truly proud of David and his valu­ able contributions and pleased at Barry County s national recognition," said the State Tribute, signed by Geiger and Em­ mons. The tribu'e commends Shinavier's ef­ forts for earning the prestigious Exemplary Systems in Government Award from the * Urban and Regional Information Systems,. Association. Because of Shinavier's accomplishment;., the County Futuring Committee also gave him the prestigioius PAT award last week. ? “I don't know how we could have been so’l lucky (to get Shinavier)." County Comma*-.,, stoner Robert Wenger said as he presented ** him with a county award at Tuesday's meet-* * ing of the County Board. . "I think I’m the lucky one here.” Sbi-*!’ navier responded, saying that the county had’ allowed him to be creative and "do what 1^ do. I'm just doing what I should be do- ‘ ing... Fl I accept this on behalf of the county. . None of these are my awards, Shinavier*. said. There are 50 io 100 people that should* .. get credit, he added. Wenger said Shinavier "went far beyond.L our expectations, in a far greater less time of “ what we had ever dreamed would happen." v Education is focus of next 1st Friday Forum J-Ad Graphics News Service Ginny I>eipprandt. the 1994-95 president erf the board of directors for the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB). will be the featured speaker at the next First Fri­ day forum Aug. 4 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Lcipprandt obviously will talk about the most recent developments in education in Michigan and the state changing govern­ ment's role since the March 1994 passage of Proposal A. Before she joined the MASB Board, she served as vice president, secretary and trea­ surer of the local Board of Education of the Elkton-Pigeon-Day Pon School Disuict near the top of the Michigan thumb area in Huron County. She is a past president of the Huron County School Board Association. She has been with the MASB Board for 20 years. Lcipprandt's activity and honors earned on the board has included the Foundation Board of Director*. MASB Award of Distinction in 1986, certified board member in 1991 and Region V Chairwoman. Committees on which she has served in­ clude Board Police, past chairwoman; Reso­ lutions and By-law*, past chairwoman: Ex­ ecutive Committee: Finance Committee; and Conference and In-service. She also is a past member of the Library Media Program Advisory Committee for the State Board of Education. She is a former teacher and media advisor for the North Huron Schools. James Pino of the Barry County Demo­ cratic Committee said Lcipprandt generally has been regarded as a Republican in her pol- Ginny Leipprandt ilics, but lately has expressed concerns about: the direction of policy toward public edudr' tion in Michigan. She said she is "dedicated to public educa­ tion and its equitable funding, school iro^ provement and high educational standards." * f The Lunch and Learn series of forums/ sponsored by the Barry County Democratic'* Committee, are held at noon on the first FrfeJ day of each month at the historic Thom^ Jefferson hall, comer of Green and Jeffersqd, streets. Those who plan to attend may bring’ their own lunches or they may purchase, light fare at the hail. Coffee and tea will be.* provided by the Democrats. DEFEATED, continued from page 1 The proposed district included most of Green Street running cast to Michigan Av­ enue and a number of nearby streets running parallel to and intersecting with Green. Perhaps the most damaging criticism was that a historic district commission would have the power io issue "certificates of ap­ propriateness " to determine whether resi­ dents in the district could make alterations to their houses exteriors. Many said that such a commission would "add a layer of bureaucracy." Committee members said the rule* wouldn't be stifling and that other communi­ ties had similar districts that were working out fine. They added that their intent was to try to foster community pride and save some historically significant homes. "We saw this as a unique opportunity to govern ourselves." Peurach said. Bui only two council members. Ketchum, and White, voted in favor of establishing a' district at all. Another vote, on the Maple Ridge,* Historic District Committee's recommended J boundaries, failed by a 7-1-1 vote, with only', Ketchum supporting it and J asperse abstain-'1 ing. That plan would have included R«h, Hatchcry Park and Pennock Hospital in IM' district, despite the fact the Planning ConF1 mission recommended deleting both. Gray, though she voted against the coriji cepe of having a district, acknowledged th<f many hour* of work of the committee ovi | more than two years. However the mayor said. "When wc ap « pointed the committee, there was no guarafl | tec... The committee did a good job. and d < behalf of the council I d like to thank thed 1 for their dedication and their time." a Subscribe T0DAY...Call 945-95541 V .1 �The Hastinas Banner — Thursday, July 27, 1995 — Page 3 County hires pest control firm to stop carpenter ants by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Carpenter ants who reside in the Barry County Courthouse are in for a surprise. Tbe free lunch is over. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved a one-year contract with Accurate Pest Control, located in Kent County, to treat the Courthouse and (our other buildings for pests. Tbe courthouse has not been treated for nine years, reported Commissioner Linda Watson, chairwoman of the County Board's Property Committee. Watson said she noticed the carpenter ants when she was walking around the court­ house. "The window sills and stuff are in very rough shape from (carpenter) ants.” she said. Accurate Pest Control will provide monthly treatments at each of the buildings for monthly fees that vary for each building: $32 for the Courthouse. $30 for the Health Dept; $28 for the County Sheriffs Dept; $32 for tbe Courts and Law Building and $38 for the Annex Watson plans to double check on the price of the Annex treatment because she and other commissioners were skeptical that it could cost more to treat the small Annex building than the large Courthouse. Approval of the contract, hinged on Watson's review of the price of the Annex treatment. Action on the contract was not cut and dried. Commissioner Rod Goebel, who heads the County Board Finance Committee, originally proposed that just three county buildings be included in the contract with Accurate Pest Control. The firm was the lowest of two bidders, but because of the substantial lower price. Goebel said be wanted to be sure that the company provided quality work before committing the other two buildings. Accurate Rest Control wasn't interested in a short contract through December. Goebel said. The Property Committee had requested funding to treat five buildings and Watson said she could not vote for the original mo­ tion to treat just three. "This is preventative maintenance and I think we should do them all." she said. "The Property Committee recommended all these buildings be done. We looked into it quite detailed...Tbe Property Committee was supposed to advise you and you (the Fi­ nance Committee) were supposed to decide if you could afford it...I guess 1 need to under­ stand how the committee structure works.” Watson said. Commissioner Tim Burd said the Finance Committee should just decide whether to ap­ prove funding, not change the proposal. 2 County Board Chairman Jim Bailey agreed (fat a motion should not be changed from Oe committee to another and told Watson tbe could amend Goebel's motion, which fihe did with 6-2 support from the board. This Is something that is long over­ due. Tbe longer we wait, the worse situation we re going to have... 1 think we have to maint atn our buildings or we re not going to have any buildings." Watson said. Goebel stressed that "It is not my inten­ tion to neglect any of the buildings. My in­ tention is to see that this Accurate Pest Control does satisfactory work..." If tbe county is not happy with the ser­ vices, the company will come back and re­ treat, Watson said. Tbe contract says the company will re­ spond to needs within 24 hours and will not charge for extra services. /a other bmasTnesday. the board: • Changed its next regular meeting from Tuesday. Aug. 8. to Wednesday. Aug. 9. The board meets at 9:30 a.m on the top Boor of the County Courthouse. • Approved repairing tbe former animal control pickup truck for use by the county drain commissioner. Tbe cost of about $455 for materials for repairs will come from the drain commissioner's budget. The animal control pickup has been driven about 78.000 miles while the drain commissioner's current vehicle has 180.000 miles on it and will be sold at tbe Sheriffs next auction. • Granted a retroactive pay raise of 3 per­ cent, from January to June, for John Hislop and Al McCrumb. Tbe two were not in­ cluded in the pay inn eases recently granted io department beads, but both were on the payroll at the time of the retroactive period. In late May. McCrumb was relieved of his duties as supervisor of the animal shelter be­ cause tbe department was shifted to the su­ pervisory control of the County Sheriffs Department and Hislop's hours and salary as emergency management director were reduced to part-time. "They weren't terminated, we just had to downsize,” James said. By granting the raise. McCrumb will re­ ceive approximately $225 to $250 and His­ lop will get about $300. I OV. »OU (. A\ HELP STOP ' HILO ABUSE HEFOR1 IT EVER STARTS 1b learn how you can help, can the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. 1-800-CHILDREN * • Supported Steve Werdon's efforts to submit a technical assistance grant for SI5,000 to prepare a supplemental Commu­ nity Corrections plan for Allegan County. Werdon is Community Corrections program director and Department of Corrections su­ pervisor for both Barry and Allegan counties. The plan may lead to the possible devel­ opment of a regional Conununity Correc­ tions Advisory Board, subject to further re­ view by the County Board. Barry already has a Community Corrections Advisory Board and the plan will focus on the feasibility of Allegan teaming up with Barry. The advisory boards arc primarily involved in "programming" for purpo'es of alternative sentencing for non-assaultive offenders. Program possibilities include community service work, work crews, supplemental case management and supervision, pre-trial ser­ vices and related programming for jail­ bound. prison-bound and circuit court offend­ ers. The proposed budget for the grant would include $5,000 for a computer, software, printer, work station and accessories; $8,000 for contractual services (local contractual personnel, consulting services as required, printing and distribution), and $2,000 for telephone, postage, office supplies and re­ lated expenses. The technical assistance funding is sched­ uled for deletion from the budget of the Slate Office of Community Corrections and will not be available after Sept. 30. Prosecutor Dale Crowley told commissioners. "Essentially, this would not cost Barry County anything," Crowley said, and there are some potential good benefits to Barry County. Commissioner Sandy James said the move would be "a good neighbor gesture." • Authorized Werdon to seek an assistance grant from the State Office of Community Corrections for data system integration equipment and software for Barry County. No matching funds are required. • Tabled a proposed budget amendment un­ til the Aug. 9 meeting. • Heard Commissioner James say she was very pleased with the cooperation and reac­ tion of county departments to the 1.5 percent reduction of their budgets in a recent cost-cutting move by the board. "I appreciate this positive action." she said. • Increased the apportionment from 12.34 percent to i5 percent on the Airport runway improvement work continues Extending one runway and improving others continues at the Barry County/Hastmgs Airport on West State Road north of Hastings. This heavy equipment is working on the widening of of one runway while other machines lay and roll asphalt on more strips. The work will be completed in plenty of time for Dawn Patrol held during Summerfest, held this year during the last full weekend in August Write us a Letter! 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July 27, 1995 Communication from...CONGRESSMAN Letters from readers NICK SMITH Affirmative Action Council decision was appreciated Farm Service Agency labeled ‘crooks’ One of the challenges facing our society at the end of the Twentieth Century is ensuring economic opportunity for all Americans, regardless of race or sex. While we all share this goal, there is disagreement on what con­ stitutes equal opportunity. Some argue that equal treatment required the federal govern­ ment to give preferences to historically disad­ vantage groups, such as African-Americans and women when granting contracts and scholarships, and in hiring. Others believe that equal treatment requires the government to ignore a person's race and sex when mak­ ing such decisions. There is no doubt that certain minorities have historically been denied certain oppor­ tunities central to the American Dream. They've been barred from attending univer­ sities. entering professions such as law and medicine, and competing for lucrative government contracts. In many instances, this was the result of unjust laws. There can be no dispute that many government policies and practices of the past were wrong. The challenge for us now is to determine the best means today to assure that minorities can par­ ticipate fully in our society. The current policy of the federal govern­ ment to remedy these past injustices is called “affirmative action.” implemented by “quotas.” “set asides'* and other "preferences.” This policy gives special con­ sideration to minorities in such areas as federal scholarships for school, hiring for government jobs and the granting of govern­ ment contracts. Some courts have now judged that the federal government's preferences have gone too far, and resulted in reverse discrimination. The challenge now is to develop a neutral approach that promotes To The Editor: To The Editor: According to the Environmental Working Group of Washington D.C.. preponderance of the local and county committee members in the Farm Service Agency are link more than “crooks.” Regular county employees are painted with the same brush Painting a “fox in the henhouse*' scenario, the EWG seems to point to employee While these infractions may indeed occur within the FSA at times, one need only read the daily paper to realize it happens within every business or agency whether private or public It seems incredible that because local and county committee persons and some office employees are farmers, that they are con­ demned for participating in farm programs. The rationak seems to be that people who know nothing about agriculture should be hired to administer agricultural programs, that somehow they would be more honest Agriculture has consistently been blessed with people developing and administering farm policy who knew nothing about produc­ tion agriculture. We have always condemned this as the result has been poorly developed and administered programs from the produc­ tion agriculture standpoint. If our farm policy and its administration need fixing, and it does, let's do it by making it simpler to administe.. Let’s not revamp a system that basically works well, simply because an occasional employee in some of­ fice may be dishonest. The Environmental Working Group might even find it happening there one day. Carl Mcllvain. President Michigan Farmers Union Hastings FINANCIAL Wc appreciate and commend the Hastings City Council for overwhelmingly defeating the proposed Maple Ridge Historic District ordinance Monday evening. Council members have shown that the voice of the people is in fact heard and the members have stood up for the rights of property owners in this city. Timothy and Sherry Hanlon Hastings When mom says ‘no’ that's final To The Editor: What has happened to our school board, that they don't understand what "no” means? When our children asked, and Mom said “no," that was final. I realize, though, that there are many households that accept hasseling from negative answers. They must have learned that in school, for is that the picture they are getting from their superiors, of education? If ou» household budget says no funds for things we want, we adjust ourselves to our There is an extreme need for priority ad­ justments in our schools, for they are anxious to return our taxes to the level we just avoided by resorting to additional sales tax and now add the cost of having additional special voting on proposals' We apparently need a louder “No.” G. Stoll Hastings Millage shouldn’t go for sports Keep your long-term focus during market declines Just like anything else m life, investing has its ups and downs. In 1994. for example, in­ vestors wem through one of those ’down’’ periods. As interest rales increased, the values of bonds and bond mutual funds dropped. The Mock market also suffered declines in the first However. long-term investors have learned not just to weather unpredictable market changes, but to take advantage of them. They view lower paces on their stocks and bond }telds on newer bonds by adding to their holdings. Additionally, if interest rates begin to fall, bond funds will increase in share values, and shareholders could see a hand­ some total return. Dus sounds good in theory, but how do you add to your holdings0 Successful investors know .hat trying lo determine when “the than trying to “time" their investments, many investors choose to dollar-cost average. Dollar-cost averaging is investing the same amount of money on a regular basis (every month or every paycheck, for example), regardless of market conditions. This method of i-ivrsimg is set amount at regular intervals. ing a profit, allows you to take advantage of most of your money through all financial climates. With dollar-cost averaging, high and low prices are averaged out. When prices are low. your money buys more shares, and when prices are high, your money buys fewer shares To illustrate, assume you invest $100 per month tn a mutual fund. In July, your fund is In August, the pace climbs to $20 per share, allowing you io buy only five shares, and in September, the value drops io $10 per share, adding 10 more shares to your portfolio. At the end of three months, you've spent $300 for 35 shares; that's an average of $8.57 per share, yet the stock is currently valued at $10 per share. Dollar-cost averaging allowed you io take advantage of fluctuations in the fund's share price. The point is, securities markets do fluc­ tuate. On average, the slock market has declined 10 percent every ocher year and more than 25 percent every five years. You can take advantage of market declines by purchasing additional shares of good-quality investmenu, knowing that prices eventually win react and prices. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close 52’/. AT&T Amerltech 49 Anheuser-Busch 56'/. Chrysler 48’/. 24*/. CMS Energy 65'/. Coca Cola 74’/, Dow Chemical 72’/. Exxon 17 Family Dollar 29s/. Ford General Motors 50’/. 491/. TCF Financial Corp. 17’/. Hastings Mfg. 108’/. IBM 49 JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 69’/. 16'/. Kmart 72'/. Kellogg Company 39'/. McDonald’s 33’/. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 19'/. Spartan Motors 10'/. 37’/. Upjohn Gold $387.00 5.18 Silver Dow Jones 4714.45 Volume 373,000,000 Change -2*/. + 3’/. + ’/. ->/. + '/. — —1 +»/. + 1'/. —1'/. + 1’/. -’/. — + 1'/. -•/. + r/. +•/. + i»/. + 1’/. -•/. -’/. -’/. —2.70 —.17 + 28.17 What it looks like to me is Hastings is teaching the kids there to "win, win win.” Nothing else matters. ] do not recall ever seeing or hearing of any one from Hastings going into the big time. If you can convince me our tax dollars are not being used for sports, 1 will vote for any millage in the future that sounds or looks reasonbk but until then my vote will be a solid Sincerely. Floyd Milkr . Belkvue There are three problems that have evolwh with affirmative action. First, it often has the effect of discriminating against nqjiminorities Next, it can also harm hlgi achieving minorities. How often have heard someone say that a person got inta ja good colkge. or received a promotion, joit because of his race, or just because she wafa woman? Affirmative action often creates Op illusion that successful minority members who’ve gotten ahead in life through hard work are merely the beneficiane* of preferential treatment Finally, affirmative action has the effect of making many non-b:ncficiaries re­ sent those who have benefuted. often using them as scapegoats. All of this contributes to. rather than alleviates, racial animus. > 1 believe that the government has ho business discriminating between any of its citizens on the basis of race. sex. or ocher ir­ relevant criteria. Its decisions regarding hir­ ing. awarding contracts, granting scholarships and the like should be made on merit alone By treating its citizens equally, the govern­ ment will send the message that people should be viewed, and treated as individuals, rathet than as members of a group. Racial and sexual discrimination still exists. But the solution is to enforce the civil rights laws on the books vigorously. By doing so, and ensuring the color blind treatment of all citizens, we'll begin to move toward the society envisioned by Martin Luther King, where people are judged not "by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character “ Planning a GARAGE SALE? ? Advertise it in The Reminder on Tuesday, and The Banner on Thursday for a "Double Punch!"! To The Editor: I know you are sick and tired of my ktters but I do feel it is my duty to express my feelings Now that we have another millage coming up in September. I just want to say. 1 would not object to voting for school millage if it was used for education. But after what I found in the Bank Creek paper of Tuesday. July 18. makes me wonder. A group of kids 7 to 12 years old, (youngsters 7 to 9 play in one division and 10 to 12 in another), are being shut out this year because the school cannot afford a million dollar policy to cover the kids if they are hurt. They need the million dollar policy to play on the high school football field. According to the Battle Creek paper. earper Creek’ Peanfield. Lakeview. :lkvue. Marshall. Hastings and Belding do have these home games at their respective high school football fields Marshall and Hastings, do require a million dollar policy. As I understand, a million dollar policy is costing $3,000 to $3,500 a year. If this is true, where is Hastings getting the money to buy this kind of insurance so the kids can play on the high school field? Is it coming from the millage we vote for to run the school? 1 know that as soon as September rolls around and until early in the summer, the Banner will have three to four pages of pic­ tures of kids and the sports they are involved outreach to make sure minorities are aware Af opportunities, but that does not take race or Know Your Legislators. i ~ U.S. Senate Spancar Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building’ Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Bany townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St . Holland, fcfch. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Carton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds ot Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. ; 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all ot Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. • HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Ha*Snga, Ml 4905KW02 (616) ©45-0554 Scenmr/ NEWSROOM • David T Young fEdtarj Karen M&jck Barbara GaN Snaror Miler Cindy Smith Mandy Habai ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Scott Omman Jerry Johnson Denise Howel Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $15 par year r Barry County $17 per year r adjonng counties $20 00 per year eisewtwe POSTMASTER: Sand address changes to: FO.BoxB Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Mrafta* Gardener exhibit). �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 27, 1995 — Page 5 City studying rules for tax abatements Al Lopez and the Mackinaw Bandits were one ol tour bands, a soloist and a duet, which were chosen as finalists In the country music showdown at the lair Six finalists chosen for Country Music Showdown Four Bands, a soloist and a duct have been Cfeosen as the finalists in the Jimmy Dcan/Truc Value Country Music Showdown. The one finalist which will be sent to Sagi­ naw will be chosen at Summerfest. Aug. 25. when all six will try for tbe $150 local prize <n the first step in which the national cham­ pion will win $50,000 and a recording con­ tract ; Local country radio station WBCH hosted the showdown in which 15 acts were judged tin talent, musical ability, marketability, orig­ inality and other areas. J.T. and the Justin Tyme Band did a classic by Wayton and Willie with ’Good-Hearted Women’ and followed it with “Boogie Woogic Choo Choo Train." Thunderstruck began with "Gtxl Bless Texas" and the Alan Jackson mega-hit "Chattahoochie." for their entries. Youthful Jubilee slated for | Friday I J Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and plan to enjoy the talents of local • ; *. I ’ • • • ; I J I young people as they perform on stage .at Fish Hatchery Park from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 28. say Tbomapple Arts Council officials. Friday's performance is the summer's final segment of the Youthful Jubilee summer entertainment series, sponsored for a number of years by the Arts Council which serves all of Barry County. Tbe scries is a medium to showcase the talents of the county's students and all ages are invited to • • ; support them by being part of the audience. Admissxm is free. ’ Performers for Friday's event will be ? .' ’ I Simon Hill and friends, a jazz band; Emily Hoke and Amanda Hoke, piano and violin: and others. ■ Coordinators of this year's Youthful • • J { I Jubilee are Kathryn Mix. Phyllis Castleman and Theresa Schluter Fish Hatchery Park is located in Hastings, off Green Street and Cook Road near Pennock Hospital. George Nichols and Full Tilt did a pair of original songs, the first "Shower of Love." the second "Prove lo You its Love." Al Lopez and the Mackinaw Bandits started with an original called "Shame on Me." and followed it with the recent release by John Michael Montgomery "Barrow County Auction." The one soloist chosen was Jesse Morin who belted out a pair of original songs. Tbe first was "Right By Me" and the second was "One Lifetime's Not Enough." The duet of Laura Soule and Mari Griffee did the Judds' hit "Love Can Build a Bridge” and concluded with Trisha Yearwood's hot single "I Like a Man." Ken Radant. general manager of WBCH. said it was a nice turn out for the showdown in spile of the late start and rain which held up tbe showdown. Back-up band Solid Ground, the band which won in Hastings last year and took top prize ai tbe Marne competition. July 21, also played a pair of selections for the crowd. by David T. Young Editor Businesses and industries that ask for tax abatements from the City of Hastings may have some guidelines to follow in the future. City Manager Howard Penrod Monday night presented to the City Council some proposed guidelines that we can use to de­ termine tbe number of years the abatement will be granted and to insure the pledges made by the company to receive the abate­ ment are kept." Michigan Public Act 198 allows busi­ nesses and industries to ask local units of government for tax breaks of up to 50 per­ cent over 12 years if they arc involved in ex­ pansions or other projects lied to creating or retaining jobs in the area. Penrod s proposed guidelines would estab­ lish a point system for companies making the requests. He said that, for example, if a request compiled more than 40 points, the city could grant a tax break of as many as 12 years. If a company had fewer points, the number of years for the abatement could be less, de­ pending on the investment to the city. Penrod s guidelines also suggest a $100 applicant's fee. something that hasn't been done before in Hastings, and allows the city BOY, Bom July 16 at 4:31 p.m. at Foote Hospital in Jackson. Parents are Douglas and Stephanie Curtis. Grandparents Betty and Glendon Curtis, Woodland and Tom and Peg Serosynski, Bmach. BOY, Justice Michael Kimbrue, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on July 18 at 4:27 a.m.. weighing 6 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. Proud parents are Jennifer Nunemaker and Shawn Kimbruc. Delton; grandparents, Lee Bassett, Liz and David Wisniwski. Delton and Steve Nunemaker. Martin. NOTICE OF SALE IKAMN S BRETHAUER D^ondont ;DAV1S H TRIPP 'P2Y290] •206 South Broodwoy ■Hotr^g* Mictugon 49C58 phono (616) 645*5*5 J Attorney for PlomtiH • In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment ol the ,D»»tract Court in the County of Barry. State ol Mtch»gon mode ond entered on September 6. 116*4, in a certain cause therein pending wherein ^OynomK Real Estate was Plaintiff and Karon 5. :trethauer was Defendant, notice is hereby given •that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, <’ ot the East stops ol the Courthouse situated in the jCity of Hastings. County of Sorry on August 7. ; 1995. ot 1 00 p.m.. the fallowing described proper !ty, all that certain piece or parcel of land situated Jin the Township of Yankee Springs. County of JBcrr, S’-rte of Michigan, described as follows: • A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE I SOUTHWEST I 4 OF SECTION 32 TOWN 3 NORTH : RANGE 10 WEST DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST SIDE OF ENGLAND ROAD WHICH I IE S SOUTH 99 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 547.39 FEET NORTH 8 DEGREES 55 MINUTES EAST 100 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32 THENCE NORTH 8 DEGREES 55 BUNUTES EAST 75 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 100.84 FEET THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 54 MINUTES EAST 74 22 FEET THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES WEST 113.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER LOT 7 OF SUPERVISOR S PLAT OF ENGLAND POINT AC CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF < Subject to all condition* restrictions ond ; eaeement* of record • Date June 19 1995 Dor let : Deputz Sheriff • Drafted by • David H Tripp (P29290) Hostings Ml 49058 (7 77) ? 24 ntaHole Councilman Joseph Blearn remarked that news reports that council is seeking approval of the request are not accurate. He said he voted in favor of putting the issue before the voters to let them decide if they want to spend three-quarters of a mill on operating the cemetery. The vote was 8-1, with Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum dissenting. • Adopted a new ordinance outlining penal­ ties and sanctions for local viG'atkxM that will be no longer criminal, but civil infrac­ tions. • Adopted a resolution to seek a Michigan Department of Transportation grant of $184,400 to extend a road into the industrial park to provide access for two potential companies. Sabre Manufacturing and Halo Products. Tbe city's local match would be $55300, which would come out of next year's budget if the grant is approved. Swiss Scientists Discover New Energy Product Lugano, Switzeriaod-After 25 yean of research Ltghtmag 828 was developed with the bdp of Swiss Laboratories. After exten live testing with amazing results. Lightning 828 is now craBabie ia the Uailed SUto Sdoatouc amazed at Ughfning SzTs resaks on improved memory, tftitatfe and athfctk performance. Birth Announcement GIRL, Victoria Elizabeth, bom May 16 to Cun and Sara Birman, Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs., 10 ozs. and 20 inches long Subway Associate Manager - NOTICE Barry County has received Community Development Block Grant fundtog lor a 1905 CDBG Housing Program If you are experienced In administering COBG funds, please send resume to: Mr. Michael Brown. Board of Commissioners. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. no later than August 11. 1995. KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING Family Health Care Services -peniBiid We are presently screening applicants for the Subway Associate manager position. The Associate Manager will be responsible for daily operations that include hiring, training, promotions and paper work. Previous food service/management experience a plus. Good math and reading skills required. Benefits include medical insurance with optical and dental options, paid vacation, and an IRA option. If you're an energetic person and a team leader with good communica­ tion skills, please submit your application or resume' in person no later than July 28, or send to: Walters-Dimmkk Petroleum, 1620 S. Kalamazoo Ave., Marshall, MI 49068. Attn.: Subway - Neil Kirkingburg. Thanks lo MDA research, lor more than a million Americans affected by neuromuscular diseases, the future looks brighter than ever results were astorahing. Students obtained higher scores tn muh. logK and physical education. This new discovery has been a windfall for working and active people that seem to run short of energy around mid-afternoon and need a bttie extra Ml Lightniag 828 when takea ■ the morning gives a sustained. bal­ anced form of energy throughout the day. Daring an interview ta Chicago, a beautician staled, *1 used to go home exhausted after being on my feet ail day. Now it's just incredible. 1 go home with extra energy and really enjoy my family more." Lightning 828 is a necessary boost for students, profestionab and senior atizras Nashville Shell Spee-D-Mart 133S Main — Nashville 802 W. State St 948^411 1-800-572-1717 TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN | Legal Notice F.to No 945C 0251 SC HON. GARY R. HOLMAN DYNAMIC RfAl ESTATE. PiointiH • Approved ballot language for a proposal to increase the city's maximum millage levy from 16.2 to 16.95 mills to fund operations of Riverside Cemetery. The question will be decided by Hastings voters in the city-wide election Nov. 7. • Agreed to a letter of understanding with the Foundation for Behavioral Resources, which will lease space in the industrial incu­ bator for three months, replacing the now de­ funct Mid-Counties Employment and Train­ ing Consortium. The tenant will pay $975 per month until October, when it may con­ sider a more permanent lease. • Approved an amendment to the city's no­ tice of intent to apply for a Community De­ velopment Block Grant to extend water and sewer utilities to tbe industrial park. The amount requested in the grant was decreased, from $342,700 to $250,000, thereby increas­ ing the city's match from $165,000 to $257,000 and private investment from $650,000 to $750,000. The city's increase would be paid from the water and sewer im­ provement fund. "This change will improve the city's chance of receiving this grant," Penrod told the council. • Appointed Penrod as delegate and City Clerk Sharon Vickery as alternate as the city's representatives at the annual meeting of the Municipal Employees Retirement System in Traverse City Oct. 26 and 27. City employees named were Dave Tossava (delegate) and Jack Cross (alternate). • Approved a series of traffic control orders recommended by Police Chief Jerry Sarver. The orders essentially place either stop or yield sig?s al unmarked intersections in the dty. • Approved a request from Peggy Anderaon and Michelle Barry to block off Congress and Monroe streets so they will be able to have a block party on West High Street on Sunday. Aug. 13. GIRL, Katie Ann, bom July 18 at Pipp Com­ munity Hospital to Karen and Glen Hayward. Delton. I la tha District Court to withdraw the abatement if conditions of the agreement are not being met. The city manager said the rules. "Basically holds the company io the goals it estab­ lishes." He cautioned, however, that the guidelines are not a proposed ordinance. but simply the establishment of procedures. Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell said he thought the guidelines should be tabled until a company comes before council with a re­ quest. Penrod's suggestions were tabled, but only until tbe next meeting. "I think we should have something in place." said Mayor Mary Ixxi Gray. "I think we need to adopt this before someone comes in." In other business at Monday night’s meet­ ing, the City Council: Professional Insurance Service For YOU! Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies MONICA EBERTS Commercial Risk Office Manager PENNY HOVANEC Personal Lines Risk Manager BANOIFOX Pmond Rt*i SprridtU ADAIR HAAS Personal Risk Specialist NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BRISTOL LAKE PRIVATE DRIVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Townehlp Board ol the Township ol Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, has resolved Its Intent to proceed ot Its own Initiative to make certain public Improvements consisting ot the paving and Improvement ol Bristol Lake Private Drtvs. a private road, extending about 2.600 test from the Intersection ot M-37 (the -Improvements"), pursuant to Act 1« ot the Public Acts ot Michigan of ISM as amend­ ed. The Townehlp shall proceed unless wr.tten objections are filed at or before the public hearing provided lor herein by the record owners of land constituting more than 20% ol trio toad frontage In the proposed special assessment district. Ir. which case the Township Board shall not proceed unless a petition In favor of the Improvements Is filed by record owners of land constituting more than 50% ol the total land area In the special assessment district. The tentative specie! assessment district includes those parcels which abut Bristol Lake Private Drive, tram M-37 to approximately 2.600 feet oast ol M-37. and more particularly described as Including the following permanent parcel numbers: Communication With People > Who CARE 08-009-009-009-10 08009009011-10 0800900901600 08009-12000100 08009-12000300 08009-12000700 08009-12000600 08009-12001200 08009-12001300 08009-12001400 08009-12001600 08009-120017-00 08009-12002100 0600912002300 08009-12002400 08009-12002500 l\M R4MX. Ready to Serve All Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs ------------ 1 t Gary Buckland, Sales BUCKLAND AGENCY 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 TAKE NOTICE that ths Township Board ol the Township ol Johnstown will hold a public hearing on Wednesday. August 9. 1995. at 700 o'clock p.m., at the Township Hall/FIre Station 13555 M-37, Battle Creek. Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, ths proposed improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Im­ provements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. This Notice was euthorired by the Township Board ol the Township ot Johnstown. Dated: July 27. 1995 June Doster. Clerk Township of Johnstown �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 27, 1995 Rails to Trails protesters picket bike ride in Middleville were necessary and has not heard from any of the townships on the matter “If the village does aquire it (the property), it will take whatever actions are necessary.” by Maady Habel Staff Writer Anti-RxiB to Trails activists swarmed about Village Hall in Middleville and Thomapple Kellogg High School Monday to oppose development of the Thornapple Trail, as ceremonies for the Michigander Bike Ride took place. One of the group's main complaints involve questions about legality of the development Property owner Dawn Smith said the village did not ask any of the three township boards (Irving. Rutland and Thomapple) for a zoning change before establishing the trail and did not get a special use permit before the bike ride. "This should be illegal.'' she said. "They arc running their carriage before the horse." Property owner Larry Jancom added that Thomapple Township was aware of this. "(Zoning Adminstrator) Jack Spencer was made aware of this this morning and did not do a thing about it." he said. Village Manager Everil Manshum said the village was not aware that any zoning changes he said. He added that the village is in no position to obtain a special use permit because it does not own the property yet. “Once we do. we will get one." he said. Manshum also said Rutland Township does not require the village to have one. Village Planner Jason Cherry said Spencer called the village office in response to proper­ ty owners* complaints to make him aware of what was happening. He said Spencer was aware that the situa­ tion was out of the jurisdiction of the village and the township because the property is still owned by the Rail-To-Trails Conservancy, which is ultimately responsible until the village officially buys it. Property owner Pat Perry said there is a communications gap between property owners and the village about meetings. "They are always saying they tried to con- at the... Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South al M-79. Worship. 1100 a.m. Sunday School. 6XX) p.m.. Evening Wor­ ship. 7:15. Youth Fellowship WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coat* Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Serv.ce 10.30. Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Chratmn Education INDEPENDENT CHURCH OT Sunday. July 30 - 9:30 Morning CHRIST, (mmlag address - 1651 Muhuna Rd.. Ml 49058, over WBCH AM and FM. Nursery WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 31B5 N Broadway. Minuter. Jia Sandnaky Phone HASTINGS APOSTOLIC 948-4045 Sunday Services - *30 TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand Bible School; 10:30 a.tn.. St.. Hastings. Pastor David Moraag Worship. 6XX) p.m. Burgett 948-8890 or 944-2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Cafl for bettoi - 623-3110 Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-3974. Worship Services - call for more detail*. meetnv. 7X)0 p m Wednesday at. 4-H i. to l.’OO tact us about meetings, but they never tell us when the meetings are," she said Cherry said be attended two such meetings and both included opposing property owners. "You can't tell me that these people would not inform their fellow property owners of a meeting." he said. He added that it is no secret as to who the head for Rails to Trails is. “Craig Patterson's number is in the phone book," he said. "They are free to call him whenever they have a concern." "We do not want to create problems for anyone," he said. “We are trying to get all our ducks in a row and get with property owners to address their concerns.** Property owner Wade Poland had a petition that he said included 166 signatures from peo­ ple in Thomapple. Rutland and Irving townships who were opposed to the trail. He said he cot*Id not understand why the village believes there are only a few people that are against it. Cherry said all the village was trying to say is that there were only two residents who openly expressed opposition at public hear­ ings the village held on the matter. "That is not to say there isn’t more." he said. , The property owners may have 166 names on a petition, he said, "but arc we going to run out with a petition and try to beat them?" He added that no one will know for sure how people feel until the trail is up and running. Poland asked, “Barry County has turned this down, Rutland and Irving Townships have turned it down, therefore the village of Middleville wants to take all responsibility for buying the property and patrol ing tbe property at who’s expense? They claim they have grants from the Michigan Departmem of Transportation, but we the taxpayers still pay them. "There are a lot of people in the community that don't realize that it is their tax dollars that are funding this, either directly or indirect­ ly." he added. He said the anti-trail activists had done some research and found that MCLA Act 469.221 of 1887 states: “.. when a subsidized railroad is abandoned or ceases to operate, it must return all money received and deed back to property owners all the land.” Cherry said according to village attorneys, that act was nullified in 1968 by the Michigan Marketable Title Act 554.65. which limited property owners' rights (o get their property back to no more than 30 years after the crea­ tion of the right. Since the MCLA Act was established in 1887. most of these rights arc clearly older than 30 yean. He added that the law also provided that an­ cient and historic rights of this reverter could be preserved by recording an affidavit of in­ terest in the County of Register of Deeds of­ fice within one year after its effective date. The law became effective March 29. 1968, making the record deadline March 29. 1969. He said the village has several lawyers working on the matter with through research. Poland said his research was done and put in a facts and concerns letter written by Fred Miller, a property owner in Vermontville, who headed a committee for a lawsuit. Archie vs. Rail Road. In the suit, the railroad ended up settling out of court and sold land to people for under $400 per acre. He added that according to further research, an indenture was made on Jan. I. 1869. bet­ ween Charles McQueen and his wife, Mary McQueen, and the Grand River Valley Rail Road Company. He said that the parties made an agreement for $1 and the receipt confirms and acknowledges the transaction. Smith said tbe trail has caused interference in the way her family lives. "We can't live our normal lifestyle." she said. "Wc bought our area zoned a certain way. (agricultural residental). Having this trail changes our lifestyle und our way of living." Smith added that the village and township promise to have people available to police, monitor and maintain the trail, but only verbally. “They, (the village and the township) are very good at nvd-iHg us promises, but nothing is in writing, she said. She admitted that village officials have been good in working with her. but she is concern­ ed about whether or not the support and pro­ tection still will be available after trail owner­ ship is established. “This (support and protection) needs to be in writing with the township officials,“she said Property owner Pat Perry said she is con­ cerned about motorized vehicles being allow­ ed on the property. “They say right now that there will be no motorized vehicles allowed, but some of the other trails have added them because they were supported by the Departmem of Natural Resources, as this one is," she said. “They said that since public tax money has gone into the trail, then all taxpayers have a right to it.** She added that the trail was a disruption to wildlife because they are scared away by the noise of people passing by. Poland said he wants the community to realize that they are not against bikers or bik­ ing as a recreational sport, they oppose where the trail was located. The activists passed out statements to par­ ticipating biken passing through that said “The Anti-Thomapple Trail Activists are not against you, your organization, or biken in general, but we do feel that the Thornapple Trail is infringing on our rights and privacy as adjacent land owners and the community." Poland handed one of these statements lo passing biker Donald Stahlbaum. who read it and hsnrV-d it back. “Im glad you gave it back to me instead of throwing it away,” Poland said. The activists followed the crowd to the TK High School eym, where they sat on the op­ posite side bearing picket signs expressing opposition Manshum said there were several traps placed on the trail sometime between Sunday evening before the Michigander Bike Ride and Monday morning before the riders were scheduled to come through. Nails were spread out on tbe trail, causing some bikers to get flat tires, and fish line was sireched across the trail, attempting to keep bikers from continuing down the path. Manshum said an adult hit the fish line with the handle bars of his bike and fortunately was not hurt, but added that there were children taking part in the ride who could have been seriously injured. “It*8 plain selfishness," he said. Cherry added that some property owners also put signs up by the trail that said “bike riders not welcome, go away,** on them. The protesters, he said were a Eale calmer at the ceremonies. They sat on the opposite side of the gym from everyone else and just held their picket signs. Both Manshum and Cherry said they want to work with the property owners and will do anything short of not having a trail al all. Cherry said most of them are concerned about drinking, littering and noise. NAZAKENE, 1716 North BromP QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 kfooi Hour. 11XX) a.m Morning f*16) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 3:13 p i VALLEY THORNAFPL! BAMLY CO. CHURCH OF ”^*1^ I M945-5365. 10:45 Wonhip. 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting 945-9116; 6 30 p.m - Bible trudy fc>- all. Thandar. 7:30 pm, prayer —d SMe uudy >hana| a.i service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services. CATHOLIC S. lettered*: ST. ,OSE CHVSCH. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Weal Swe Roud. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST ___ , ___ _, ..... WoraMp 10:45 ..m'Nmery prey Serve* 6 DELTON - MnEdna Rorabeck Skidmore, Wall Lake GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly called The _________ Graybill. Scmor Donald "----- “ Brail. Daniel Furor; Rev Anoctaie — Paaior. c’—*~ GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. July 30 - 8XX) and lOXJOa.m. Holy IXX) Rath Circle. 3:30 Acolyte Tram. 6:30 p.m Softball. 8 XX) - 6:30 Softball PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowliag, Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 736-3021 church ptaaw; (616) 945-9200 M0 a.m; Suadsy School 11 CO rntST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 OVBSl Church noraery ind chddrre. church provided Shore ET. MATTHIAS ANQUCAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 NASHVILLE AREA Serrex. Jr. Church w *t «h Orahe; M0. Eom. Sennce JT CYklL’S ’ CATHOLIC CHUSCH. Nuhville Fllhci 623-2050 (Deteu) after 6 p.m. Mam 10:00 a.m. 88, of Deltoo passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 1995 at Battle Creek Health System/ Community Site. She was born on August 21,1906 in Berry­ ville, the daughter of Wesley Charles Norris A Alice Viola Cheeaeman. Mrs. Skidmore was a homemaker. She was a member of the Delton SeventhDay Adventist Church. She lived in the Hastings A Delton area most of her lifetime. She had wintered for many yean in Clearwater. Florida. She was married 3 times. Preceding her in death were her parents; three husbands. Clay Ronbeck on June 29, 1949, Charles Fisher on November 9,1961 and Ernie Skidmore on October 17, 1976. Surviving are three sons, Richard Rorabeck of Berrien Springs, Herbert Rorabeck of Delton. Clarence Rorabeck of West Palm Beach. Florida; 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild. Visitation win be held on Friday July 2g, 1995 from 7-9pm at the Williams Funeral Home in Deltoo. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday July 29,1995 at 3:00pm at the Williams Funer­ al Home in Delton with Pastor William Gard­ ner officiating Burial wiU be in E. Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. ship 11'00 a.n .. Evening Service at 6:00 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7« p.m meeting children > ministry, youth group, adult mu 11 group ministry. leader- The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA Hastings and Lake Odessa Bufford W Coe. Pamor Margaret Education Church phone (616) 945 9574 Barner free bmiding with elevator io all floors. Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM al 10:30 a m. SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Worship Coffee Fellowship 10:30 am WEDNESDAYS Family Church Night — Prepared light meal 6:00 p.m ; Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m.; First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages. Sunday. July 30 — Fish Bowl Of- WMN FUNERAL HOME Hastings Barry Eaton Distnct Health Depart- FUXFAB INCORPORATED 10:00 am. Rocm 109 Tuesday. Aug 8 — Hi-Nooners Potluck Pkarc 12 XX) Noon at Tydea Park Monday. Aug. 7 thru Friday. Aug 11 — Vacation Bible School 6:00 to 8:15 p.m each day. Thursday. Aug 10 - CROP Walk Recruiters Rally 7:00 p.m Room 108 SUP­ PORT GROUPS VIPs (Visually Impaired Persons) 9:30 am first Friday of month September thru May. Narcotic* Anonymous 12 Noun Monday. of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTING* SANNER AND REMINDER UM N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY •Prescrtptlona" — 118 S Jatfarson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan pm Thursdays. Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Tops No. 338 — 9 15 a.m Thursdays. Alcoholics Anonymous. 4 00 p m Wednesdays DELTON-Mr.Alfted-Al-auriesDenlon. 63, of Delton passed away on Monday, July 24, 1995 at his residence. He was born oa September 19, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John A Pearl (Townsend) Demon. Mr. Demon was an Audiologist for the past. 11 yean in tbe Battle Oeek and Kalamaaoo areas. He also served in the Air Force during tile Korean War. He loved golf, fishing and hunting. He was married to Dorothy Irene JClomp cm Jure 27. 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jack Demon. Survivon include his wife, “Dot”; two daughters, Sharon Anderson of Georgetown, Kentucky, Dixie A Mart Howland of Rich­ land; five sons, Rick Demon. Randy A Peg Demon, Ron A Lorrie Demon, Rusty Denton, Robert A Liz Denton, all of Chicago; 16grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Muffin of PaiduucM. Dorothy McHenry of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday July 27. 1995 at 11:00am st tbe Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Stephen Wright of tbe Pleasantview Family Qstrch officiating. Burial will be at the Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Envelopes are available at the fitreral home. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. MeUuaS. Showalter HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner CHURCH, CLARKSVILLE - Judith A. (VanAlstine) Terry, 48, of Clarksville, passed away on Thursday July 20, 1995 at Pennock Hoqktal. She was born on January 6,1947 is Lowell. She attended Lowell ScbooL She married Herbert VanAlstine io 1971. He preceded her in death ou May 12, 1989. She then married Ricky Terry on December 18. 1989. Mn. Terry owned and operated an Adult Foster Care Home in the Clarksville are for several yean. She was • member of the American and the Michigan Quaner Hone Asanriatinn. She was also preceded in death by a daught­ er, Samantha Swanson on January 22, 19M. Surviving are her husband. Ricky; one daughter, Denise VanAlstine at home; mother, Marilyn Bonner nf Grand Rapids; adopted parents. Earl and Cleo Barter of Lake Odessa; seven stepsons, Pat and Ron VanAlstine of Westphalia, Ray VanAlstine of Saranac, Mart VmAlstinc of Lowell, Ryan, Brandon and Evan Terry all at home; several brothers and sisters. Funeral Services were held on Saturday July 22.1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Keith McIver officiating. Interment was in tbe Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to tbe Terry Family Menuial Fund in care of the Koops Funeral Chapel In Lake Odessa. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapels in Lake Odessa. Victor F. Goddard Sr. HASTINGS - Victor F. GoddardSr., 74. of Hastings, passed away on Thursday July 20. 1995 at Pennock Hospital He was born on May 18.1921 in Nelogney, Oklahoma, the son of Victor W. and Addie A. (Keigley) Goddard. He attended school in Oklahoma and served in the Army during World War and the Army National Guard for 3 years He moved to Grand Rapids from Oklahoma and was a Grand Rapids Police Officer for eight years. He also worked at Spanin Aircraft in Tulsa. Oklahoma. He moved to Middleville in 1964 to 1973 and moved to Hastings in 1973 where he worked for Vicking Corporation until retirement in 1983. He married Delores I. Myers on August 21. 1949 Mr. Goddard was an avid outdoorsman and made hunting knives for a hobble. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife, Delores I. Goddard of Hastings; son. Victor F. Goddard Jr. of Grand Rapids; daughter. Mn. Dan (Pamela) Newman of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister, Dortha I— Barr of Wyoming. Funeral Services were held on Monday July 24.1995 at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hartings with Reverend Ronald Kelley officiating. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by the Ginbach Funeral Home of Hastings N ASHVILLE - Melissa S. Showalter, 99, of Nashville, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 1995 at Golden Moments Care Home in Hastings. She was born co June 4, 1896 in Maple Grove Township, the daughter of Lawrence and Ina (Wood) Debolt She attended Quail Trap Elementary School and Nashville High School. She married Fordyce Francis Showalter on June 14, 1912 in Windsor. Canada. He preceded her in death on October 19. 1978. Mrs. Showalter was Assistant Librarian at Nashville'! Putnam Library for 18 yen. She was a member of the Literary Club of Nashvil­ le, the Cloverleaf Club, the former Nashville Evangelical United Brethren Church, and Nashville United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by a son, Glenard Showalter. Surviving are a daughter, Louise (Del) Rieckord of Morristown. New Jersey; grand­ daughter, Pam (John) Pearson of Okemos; great grandson, Christopher Pearson; great granddaughter, Angela Pearson. Visitation will be held on Thursday July 27, 1995 from 2-4pm A 7-9pm at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville Funeral Services will be held on Friday July 28, 1995 at 1:00pm al the funeral home with Reverend James Hynes officiating Burial will be in the Wilcox Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church or Putnam Library. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in The Hastings BANNER • Call 945-9554 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly advertising needs. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 27, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: MCK W. MASON. MAX D. RtSCHOW. □nd VIRGINIA M BAI TIE II ond th*ir h*«rt ond assigns. or onyon* claiming an inforost through th* D*Undant». Cunt. G. Broughton (747200) Attorney lor MointiR UAW-GM LEGA1 SERVICES PLAN 4433 Byron Contor Ave.. S.W. Wyoming, Ml 49509 (616) 531rm a *a**Aon ol Court hold in tho Courthou*• In the Qty ol Hosting*. County ot Barry. State rJ Michigan on the 15th day ol Moy. 1995. PRESENT: HON. JAMES H. USHER CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE On tho 1 Sth day ol February. 1995 an action wo* filed by Koron Lynne Krank, against Ridt W. Mason Max 0 tischow. and Virginia M. Bartlett and their unknown heir*. assign*, devi we.ee.. legatee*, or anyone claiming interest through the Defendant.. In this court to quiet title in tho land described a* follow.: Lot 26 ol Innovation Subdivision according to the rocoroea riot tneroot. a* recoraea in uoer j ot Plats. Pago 21. being In tho Township ol Woodland, County ol Bony. Stoto ol Michigan Upon hearing and consideration ol tho verified .. ..I. —J >ihHjsiiiiiia, ' -- - *ruui• mar me ~* mor son or arve*vmg so mo whereabouts ol Defendant, Virginia M. Bartlett, is unknown, that service upon Virginia M. Bartlett, of tho Summons and a copy of tho Complaint in this action cannot be otherudso effectuated, and It ap~ peering to the court that tho Defendant can best bo - -- -j--- 4 ot me ~penawwy - A-- - —ot J ms. - -* 1-ay _puxictr . f. — apprssea tion of this Order In a newspaper. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant, in -l -,.1-,. uc — - Lr»er -»--------, i-goma worrier., nQWTi t-noir., answer on Curtis G. Broughton'attorney lor Plain­ tiff, whose address is 4433 Byron Contor Ave.. S.W.. Wyoming. Ml 49909, ar take such other ac­ tion as may bo permitted by law on or before the 29th day of August. 1995. Failure to comply with this Order may result In a |udgmont by default agawwr mi. oerenaom ror me reiser oemanoea in tho Complaint filed In this Court. IT B FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order bo published once each week for three (3) con­ secutive weeks In Barry County. IT B FURTHER ORDERED that prior to tho date of tho last publication of a copy of this Order, a copy of tho Order bo enclosed In a properly seated emelope. with postage fuRy prepaid, bearing the return address of tho Plaintiff** attorney, and same bo deposited in the United States mail addressed to tho said Defendant. Virginia M. Bartlett. Route 85. Charlotte. Michigan 48813. Honorable James H. Fisher Orcutt Court Judge Drafted by: Curtis G. Broughton (747200) Attorney for Plaintiff UAW-GM LEGAL SERVICES PLAN 4433 Byron Center Ave.. S.W. Wyoming. Ml 49509 (616)991-7722 (7/27) ru»y iu. IW3 Present: All Bc^-vd Members. Guest* Jim Bolley and 5 Residents. Meeting colled to ardor at 8:00 p.m. by Super­ visor Kaiser Approved Clerk', and Treasurer » Reports. OLD BUSINESS Nothing new at Freeport Fir* Dept. Nothing done on bock light and security system NEW BUSINESS Jim Bailey reported on Board of Commissioners meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT: Keith Taylor commented wo hod mode o motion that was not voted on. Wor­ ding was changed in minute* Taylor wants minutes, ck rug. agenda, ond any other board document, mode avail able to public ot Approved payment of all bills. Meeting adjourned ot 8:30 p.m. Wilma Daniels. Clerk Attested to by David Kaiser. Supervisor (7/27) MOWTGME FORECLOSURE BALE PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT TROTT AND TROTT IS AT TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY IN FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Michael J. Woodbury Sr., an unmarried man to Jerry L. Tyler dbo Tyler Mortgage Company, a Michigan Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, doted November 2.19*4 and recorded on November 16. 19*4. in Uber 619. on page 111. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by sold Mortgagee to TRANSWORLD MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a Toxas Corporation by an assignment doled November 2. 19*4, and recorded on November 16. 19*4, In Uber 619, on pogo IIS. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho date hereof the sum of FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY THREE DOLLARS AND 94 CENTS (954.443.94). including Interest ot 15.490% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained In said mo. ■ tgoge and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notico is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a solo of tho mortgaged promises, or some part of them, ot public vendue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hostings, Michigan at 11.-00 a.m. o'clock on September. 7. 1995. Said premises ora situated in Township of Maple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel of land, situated in tho Southeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 2 North, Rango 7. West, describ­ ed as follows: beginning at a point on tho Cast Uno of Section 36. Town 2 North. Rango 7 West, distant North 565.00 feet from tho Southeast comer of said Section; thence West at right angles to said East Lino 375.50 feet; thence North Parallel to said East Section Lino 542.68 foot, thence North 87 Dogroe* 42 Minutes 43 Seconds East 375.80 feet to tho East Section Uno; thence South along East Uno 557.68 foot to the place of beginning. Tho redemption period shall bo 12 month(s) from tho date of such sale. Dai*d July 27. 1995 TRANSWORLD MORTGAGE CORPORATION Trott and Trott, F.G Attorneys ond Counselors 30300 Telegraph Road. Suite 201 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File R95O72S53 (8/24) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER ITERESTED PERSONS; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township adopted Ordinance 845 at Its meeting held July 12,1906. Said Ordinance to become effective Im­ mediately upon publication ol thia notice. A synopsis of Ordinance 845 appears below. Interested persons may examine the full text of Ordinance 845, and secure copies of said Ordinance, a! (he Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49056-9725. (616) 946-2194. between tho hours of 9D0 aun. and 12:00 noon on Mondays and Thursdays. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND ORDINANCE NO. 45 ADOPTED: JULY 12, 1995 SECTION I AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5 OF THE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Paragraph C ol Section 5 of the Rutland Charter Township Zonlnq Ordinance is repeal­ ed and s new paragraph C Is adopted to provide as follows: C. Paragrapn C authorizes the amendment ot the Zoning Map and changes in zoning districts. 1. Provides that amendments may be Initiated by the Township Board. Planning Commission or any interested person or persons. 2. Establishes requirements for petitions for amendment of the Zoning Ordinance and requires that the petitions include specific information. When a petition to amend tho Zoning Ordinance requests that a parcel of land bo rezonod to a specific zoning district, and during tho 12 months immediately proceeding tho filing of the petition, tho Township Board previously denied or rejected a request to rezuno the same parcel to the same zoning district, the petition shall con tan a state­ ment of the changed or changing conditions In the area, or In the Townehlp, that make the proposed amendment reasonably necessary for the promotion of the public health, safety and welfare. 3. Establishes tho procedure for considering amendments to tho Zoning Ordinance once they have been submitted to the Planning Commission. 4. Establishes additional procedures for consideration of a petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance when the same rezoning request has been previously denied by the Township Board within 12 months of the filing of the rezonlng request. 5. Authorizes the Rutland Charter Township Board to establish fees for petitions or amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Violations of the Ordinance are a misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars (3500.00) together with the costs of prosecution, or by im­ prisonment in the County jail or such other place of detention as the Court may prescribe for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both, at tho deaeration of the Court. Each day that a violation of this Ordinance continues to exist shall constitute a separate viola­ tion of this Ordinance SECTION III SEVERABILITY This Ordinance and the various parts, sections, subsections, provisions, sentences and clauses are severable If any part of this Ordinance is found to be unconstitutional or invalid, it is declared that the remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby. SECTION IV EFFECTIVE DATE IN REPEAL OF CONFLICTIVE ORDINANCES This Ordinance shall take effect immediately All ordinances or part of ordinances In conflict herewith are hereby repealed BARBARA J. BEDFORD. Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Health Road Hastings, Michigan 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 Right to die? Dear Ann Landers; Last year. 1 buried my 91-year-oid father. After recurring bouts of cancer, he suffered a stroke. To see this once vital man reduced to such a condition was heartbreaking. The doctor insisted on inserting a perma­ nent feeding tube. I explained that my father had made provisions for his care in such an event and did not want to continue his life that way. The doctor’s reply was "Do you want your father to starve to death?" The shock of being the sole caretaker for my 85-year-old mother, and now a dying father, was too much for me. I let the feeding tube be inserted. My father died in the am­ bulance on the way to the nursing home Ann, p'ease tell your readers that the person making the medical decisions for an ill person must be very young. And just as important as a living will is a medical power of attorney. Without it, a living will doesn’t hold much weight. -Virginia in Farmington Mich. Dear Virginia: I received a great deal of mail after my column on the Medical Direc­ tive appeared. Many readers made a point of saying that living wills are not binding in every state and. even when they are honored, the laws often change. One woman let me know that her grand­ mother had made specific provisions in her Irving will for pain killers, but when the time came, her doctor refused her request. Another reader sent alarming information about how unrelated people can file suit in court to pre­ vent a person from terminating medical treat­ ment, even though they have no personal in volvement in the situation The next letter might provide some help Advance directive Dear Ann Landen: Your informed and compassionate column about living wills and the Medical Directive gave millions of Americans invaluable information about the medical choices available to them at the end of their lives. The Medical Directive is quite comprehen­ sive and includes a power-of-attorney form, and organ-donor form and a place for a physi­ cian’s signature. However, some states have their own requirements that may not be covered in the Medical Directive. For this reason, we recommend that people attach a state-specific form to their Medical Directive. Slate-specific advance directives are available free of charge from state health departments, local hospitals and state bar associations. Choice in Dying will also pro­ vide a copy of a state-specific directive to anyone who writes us at Choice in Dying, 200 Varick St.. New York, N.Y. 10014 or calls our toll-free number 1-800-989-WILL. Thank you. Atm, for getting the word out. Karen Orfoff Kaplan, eaecaliw dbtttor, Choke in Dying Dear Karen Kaplan: Thank yon for your fine suggestion. For my readers who may have missed it the last time, you can order the Medical Directive (two for $6; five for Sil) by writing to The Medical Directive, P.O. Box 6100, Holliston, Mass 01746-6100. Wants to holler? Dear Ann Landers: My mother is 85 and in excellent health. My sisters and I have done everything under the sun tn please her. All she does is complain. We’re worn out and fed up. Dear Canada: Sounds as if your mother doesn’t want any help. The following story will give you an idea of what’s going on: Gardener: Why is the dog howling? Neighbor He’s la yin’ on a cocklebur Gardener: Why doesn’t he get OFF the cocklebur? Neighbor: He’d rather holler. Go away, sister Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I recently purchased a home. My 21-year-old sister, "Lily." asked if she cornd rent a room so she could go to college. We agreed that she would pay us $200 a month, which would in­ clude meals and utilities. Since then, Lily has made no attempt to go to col lege, and her rent has never been on time or in the full amount She just told me she is two months’ pregnant. She is not mar­ ried, and the father of the baby is nowhere to be found. Lily has decided to keep the baby and con­ NOrWEAMIKA SUEIYUOUKOSI WUANMNIAIK. tinue to live with us until she finishes school in four or five years Am. ! have a 4-year-old son and am look­ ing forward to having him start school. I do not want another child in my home. My sister’s irresponsibility should not have to mess up my life. If 1 ask Lily to move out. my family would consider me a terrible person. If she stays, I will be raising another child, something I am not prepared to do. I want to give Lily a hand, but I’m not sure how to do it. Please give me some help. A Mom Again in Tampa Dear Tampa: Has Lily applied lo a col­ lege? Urge her to do so, and suggest that she apply for a student loan as well - one that will cover her tuition and living expenses. Then help her find an apartment, and move her out. Where are your parents? Are they able to help? Every effort should be made to locate the father of Lily’s child. He is legally respon­ sible to pay support and should not be let off the hook. I agree that you should not allow your sister to mess up your life. Don’t weaken and let her stay with you, no matter what. Insist that she take responsibility for herself. It’s about time. Proper invite Dear Ann Landen: I beg you to print this letter in your column for the benefit of all mothers and children who have birthday par­ ties in their homes. Unless everyone in the class is invited to the < 1 party, please put the invitations in the mail. There is nothing more humiliating for a child " of any age than to watch party mvitatioas be­ ing handed out in class and not receive one. Ann. you would be amazed at how often this happens. If you can spare even a handful of kids from being hurt by printing this letter, you will have performed a valuable service. No Name, No City Heaae Dear N.N.N.C.: Here’s the letter. However, 1 cannot understand why a teacher would permit this to happen Surely teachers 3 must be aware of the hurt feelings of children who are left out. Thank you for calling attention to a situation that could save a lot of unhappiness. Sad sax Dear Ann Landen: I’m a 15-year-old guy who has taken saxophone lessons for six yean, and I'm good at it. The trouble is, we have too many sax playen in the school band and the director switched me to drums. Mom won’t let me practice at home because she says it give* her a headache. Will you please help me? -AndeiaChkaco tell Sno-Cones. The Scouts also will help with perking. The wide veranda around the building will showcase the entertainment features which change every hour or half­ hour. At three there will be official rMxm cutting and opening of the Depot Museum promised last year with the motto "See the Depot Come A'ive in ’95." The Nashville Strings were so anxious to bring a repeat performance they offered lo leave their Wayland engagement lo perform at the Depot and then return to Wayland for their evening performance. Talk about dedication to tbe depot! New this year will be the Bartlett singers. Last year they held their annual family reu­ nion on Depot weekend. One of the singing Bartlett brothers made the comment that maybe they could sing sometime. The pro­ posal was made and they agreed. In yean past they have sung at Lakewood United Methodist Church on their reunion weekend. Their late father. Homer, was once quoted as saying that during the depression yean they made more money from their singing appearances than they did from the farm! Some of the sons have been band directors. Daughter-in-law Louise Hoff* Bartlett Peppel usually has been the director of the group. By now the *ingen in­ clude several grandchildren. The Feed Store performen, the dog dancers, Homer Jones and odien will fill the hours with music and The Chamber of Commerce will have its annual golf outing at Morrison Lake Country Club on Saturday afternoon. Friends of the Library will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1. The final reports from the bratwurst sale should be available. The Friends plan to send another newsletter later in the month. The community calendar lists the Ionia Free Fair for all (he first week of August. On Friday of next week. Lakewood Chris­ tian School will be host for its monthly dinner at Fellowship Hall. The school supporters tackled a whopping job when they ran the food concession at the Lake Odessa Fair earlier in July. They also served the meal for the alumni banquet in June. The Chamber lists sidewalk sales on August 4 and 5. The Order of Ewtern Star No. 315 and the F&AM Lodge No. 395 had a combined meal at Lakewood United Methodist Church on Ju­ ly 19. During the program which followed. Clayton Boyce presented Fred Gariinger his 5O-year pin for membership in the Masonic order. Worthy Matron Laurel Gariinger presented Clayton Boyce his pin and life cer­ tificate in the Eastern Star Lodge. The daughters of Gary Black sang and their father handled the sound equipment. The girts, with their father and grandmother Eunice Black, had sung back in June at the dedication of the beach project. Karen Morse and children stayed Saturday night with her mother and brother on Johnson Street Her husband was working on the weekend. On Sunday her family, along with her older sister’s family and her hosts, attend­ ed the Sunday reunion of her grandmother’s Harlow family al Carson City. One new ac­ tivity was for cartoads of people in teams go­ ing to the cemetery with assignments to get in­ formation from 12 markers. In the process they learned some family history. Last year those attending were given a crossword puz­ zle. which used many family names. Another year it was a quiz on family history. An obituary appeared in the Stale Journal for William Ressner. 94. of Charlotte. He was an uncle of the Woodland Flessner family and father of Pastor Ray Ressner of Colon UMC. who formerly served the Lake Odessa. EUB church and of Lloyd Flessner of Bur- (J „ . . Dear Arnie: Practice in the music room at school. And P.S.: Give serious consideration 4, to switching to the piccolo. Piccolo playen are in short supply, and they do not cause ,, Confidential to Still Breeding in Little n Rock: Bind up your wounds, and go 00 from r, here. Time wounds al) heels, and he’D get his. rJ honey. _ Forget to save some of your favorite Ann Landers columns? "Nuggets and Doozies" is the answer. Send a self-addressed, long. business-size envelope atd a check or money order for $5 25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers, Bax 11562. Chicago. IU. 60611-0562. (In ■ Canada, xend 56.25.) Cofnrigta INS Cram SyndlcMe, Inc. [Lake Odessa _NEWS v _______________ ___________ The big event for the village this weekend will be Depot Day, starting at 12:45 p.m. and continuing until eight in the evening. There will be plenty to see inside and outside, food to eat, friends with whom to mingle and a drawing lo determine who gets the Agawa Ca­ nyon trip or cash. Not only will the depot in­ terior have displays, but the caboose also will be open for visitors. Mike McCartney's com­ mittee will serve food and the Boy Scoud will 4- b ? 7;, . fi .. ' ~~x y nips. One of his grandchildren is Jodi . Ressner, pastor of the Pompeii UMC. Jodi was bom during her father’s pastorate here. William's wife, Martha, had died m 1964 wd . his ion Kart in 1960. Among thoae named to the dean’s list far '­ Central Michigan University for spring term w was Karen Cunningham of Lake Odessa. Another was Jomtthan Weiler of Sunfield >. A telephone interview with Richard Hull, :• Muir mortician and general man-about-town gives answers to the questions about what is happening on the railroad. Big machinery”’ with claw teeth w&* pulling up railroad ties on a the Grand Trunk Western line. A welder was. using a torch on the rails of a siding. Mr. IM < itsponded that the line has been abandoned and the whole works — rails, lies and stones » — have been sold to a Canadian corporation, m Work had begun a mile east of American ’ i Bumper at Ionia’s industrial part and weal ;■> east, the major Ionia tirm needed rad access *« so the line to the west is being left in place ao v. the Bumper company can ship toward Grand Rapids. So far, the rails have been taken up as • far east as Fowler. Other machinery was ex- !• pected Monday, which would bundle the ties •* so they could be trucked out. The Village :•» Council and other interested parties in Muir have enlisted the help of State Sen. Alan Cropsey to secure state grants ao a Rails to.-' Trails route can be established. They would.n welcome a place far bikers, hikers and jog- q gen. Michigan's Department of Transports- t tion has already built a bridge over the GTW rail line east of St. Johns in preparation for the new freeway to parallel present day U.S. 27. So now there is a high bridge and in short time there will be no rail line through it. It appears q the right hand does not know what the left ? hand is doing. On the bright side, if a trail developed, there will be plent of headroom 4 far snowmobilen and bikers. •*; Then Monday's State Journal has a related story from Ovid on the same subject. There u the Ovid DDA is hoping to retain the siding d that serviced a three-story factory which made buggies until 1910. For the next 75 yean it : l was owned by the Vaughan garden seed com- *1 pany. They hope to buy the factory building o for use as a museum and shops. Their story . informs readers that the Straits Corp, owns Central Michigan Railway, which in turn had a bought the GTW. The Canadian firm Azcon n Corp, has offices in Chciago and Joplin, Mo. •» The 17th annual OES Fair is to he held at Alma Aug. 4 and 5. There win be the 17th an- • nual Michigan Masonic Home parade Satur­ day, Aug. 5, starting in downtown Alma Ml 1 ri a.m. and proceeding to the Michigan Masonic Home. -■ The monthly meeting of OES Lodge No. 4 315 wiU be held Tuesday, Aug. 8, in the tem­ ple rooms. <« More homes with showy floral displays are VanLaanen. Dahms. Deatsman, Heaky and > Dailey. ■ The 70th annual Steward reunion was held at Woodland at the Herald Classic Part, hosted by Jeff and Shelley Steward. Pictures were taken of each family group in the fore­ noon, with a potluck dinner following. Presi­ dent Wr*ne Steward conducted the brief business meeting. The roll call showed 102 persent, with guests from Kansas. Arizona and Maryland, along with dozens of local people. The Charles Steward family won the attendance plaque again with Claude's family close behind. There was a new banner displayed this year, readied by the banner committee. Ocher features were the family tree board, photos and other memorabilia. The Hollenbeck* conducted a ticket drawing and there were games. The first reunion was held at Creasy with the gatherings held in homes until the family size exceeded the capacity of houses. Since then, the reunions have been at larger part settings or meeting halls. The tradition continues with the impor­ tance of family being the key w h ich brings the members together, to celebrate their heritage. Smoke was visible in town Monday after­ noon from the Ressner wheat field fire, in which a new combine was consumed by flames, along with 15 acres of wheat. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 27, 1995 — Page 7 Woodland News Liddel-Coltson to be wed Nov. 4 Dawn M. Liddell, daughter of John and Darlene Liddell of Battle Creek, and Patrick W. Coltson. son of Lee and Sharon Coltson of Bellevue, have announced their engagement. Petros to celebrate 60th anniversary University and is employed as Parent Involve­ ment Coordinator at CAASCM Head Start in Bank Creek. Patrick is a graduate of Olivet College and is employed as a Teacher at Hastings Area Schools. will wed Nov. 4. 1995 al Si. Church in Bellevue. Merle and Ada Petro are celebrating 60 6, 1935, at Swayzee, Indiana Spidei, and three grandchildren. Jerry. Sherry and Karen, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. In honor of this occasion their family will hold an open house al Maple Grove Twp. Hall. 721 Durkee Rd. (M-66 Nashville). August 6 from 2-4:30 p.m. Harshbergers mark first anniversary Two women from Nova Scotia, one a minister, will be at Lakewood United Methodist Church the weekend of Aug. 5 and 6. Singing together. Miriam Uhrstrom and Liana Bishop call themselves “Double Tre­ ble.” The duet will have a concert Saturday. Aug. 5, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be preceded by a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Double Treble also will sing at the Sunday morning worship the next day. The Lake Odessa Order of Free and Ac­ cepted Masons No. 395 and the Lake Odessa Order of the Eastern Star No. 315 held a joint potluck dinner at Lakewood United Methodist Church last week There were 26 Masons. Stars and guests at the party Entertainment was provided by Charity and Ann Black, daughters of Gary and Joyce Black. Gary operated the sound control board for the girls. They sang several religious songs as duets and both girls also sang solos. One song was done with American sign language. Among those present from Woodland were Vem and Ruth Newton, myself and Ward Pierce. A small group met in the Woodland Township Board meeting room last Wednes­ day to discuss plans to turn the old township hall into an area museum. Those at the meeting were Harold and Nel Stannard. Robert and Virginia Crockford, Earl Engle, Peggy Hoort and Wilma Townsend. Glendon and Betty Classic Curtis have Regan Lawrence Chase, Hastings and Alice Elizabeth Gillons, Woodland. Boyd Richard Leinaar, Hastings and Kimberlyn Denise Cook, Hastings. Michael Peter Kennedy, Jr., Delton and Amy Sue Bagley. Delton. Shawn Michael Farr. Hastings and Krisiena Aim Carr, Hastings. Jeffrey Wayne Castor. Lehigh. Fla. and Kristy Jean Lamphere, Lehigh. Fla. Christopher Keith Bowers. Delton and Heather Marie Overbcek. Delton. Kent Marshall Bignall. Woland and Lulu Armenta Vanderwall. Wayland. George William Pumfrty. Jr., Delton and Tammie Louise Cagle, Delton. Corey Allen Wilson, Hastings and Jennifer Ane Lawrence. Hastings. David Alan Curtiss. Wayland and Robin Mary Curtiss. Wayland. Steven Alien Secord. Middleville and Nicole Eileen Gray. Middleville. Richard Edwards Hilligue. Plainwell and Carol Diane Dudley. Denon. Joseph Arthur Westra. Hastings and Shan­ non Rae Fuller, E. Lansing. made several trips to Jackson this past week, gening acquainted with their new grandson. Nicholas Ellsworth Curtis. The boy was bom Sunday afternoon at the Foote Memorial Hospital. His parents are Doug and Stephanie Curtis. The Woodland Labor Day Weekend Com­ mittee will meet at 7 p.m.. Wednesday, Aug. 2. at the Village office. Anyone interested in participating is welcome to attend. The annual celebration will take place Sept. 1,2,3 and 4. A delightful young lady, Linda Friddle of Nashville, was a guest of Betty Smith at the Eckhardt farm Thursday afternoon. The ladies became friends through their craft at various shows, but hadn’t seen each other for quite a few years. Bonnie Eckman Balli and her children, Joshua and Jessica Balli, took a recent trip to Toronto by Amtrak to “The Phantom of the The Ballis are spending part of the summer in Michigan with relatives and Larry has already returned to Jakarta. Indonesia, where he builds schools. Jeff Speas was injured on his job of prison guard at Carson City State Prison last week during an altercation with some prisoners. He was taken to the hospital where he was treated mined his heart but collapsed a lung. His quoted as saying that the doctors expect a rapid recovery and that he was very lucky the stab wasn't a little bit lower, where it would have hit his heart. Because of illness, Joyce Weinbrccht did not hold a blood pressure clinic st the Woodland Eagles last week, but she is feeling week. The next blood pressure clinic in Woodland will be Wednesday. Aug. 16 al noon. The Wunderlick family held an annual reu­ nion at the Brodbeck pond Sunday afternoon and evening. Mrs. Paul Brodbeck was a Wunderlick; so every Brodbeck was eligible to come to the reunion. Margaret reports there were about 70 peo- Rapids. Kentwood. Clarksville, Sunfield, Kalamazoo. Hastings, Lansing. Ann Arbor, Plainwell. Marshall. Lake Odessa. Woodland and Indiana. (22-inch) bass was caught by ••little” Mike Brodbeck. age 6. Carolyn Brecheisen is still president of the organization, which will meet on the fourth Sunday in July 1996 at the same place. Boyd Barry was in the Pennock Hospital in­ tensive care unit several days last week and now is having out-patient treatment from a cardiologist in Grand Rapids On Sunday afternoon. Harold and Nel Stan­ nard held a dinner party as a farewell for their friend. Lorna Little, who has been at their Woodland home for three weeks. Little lives at Palm Desert in California part of the year and at Laguna Hills Leisure World during the summer months. She left Michigan on Monday and flew to visit other friends in Bristol. Tenn for three weeks before returning to her California sumOttati at the dinner were Lyle and Jean Sandbrook; Mercedeth McMillen; Duane and Marie Deardorff and their grandson. Drew; myself and Loma Little, the guest of honor. Don't forget Depot Dey Saturday, July 29. There will be food and entertainment from noon to 8 p.m.. including a finale by the Lakewood Community Choir. The museum will be dedicated by Slate Rep. Terry Geiger at 3 p.m. and the raffle drawing for a train trip Ontario, and two cash prizes will be held p.m. Lots of Woodland people showed animals at the Barry County Fair last week. The Buxtons had a booth to sell horse tack from Anne’s per showed sheep and Kay and Lee Martz. Tony and Kay Barcroft and Keith Bump showed animals. Art Meade was present and bought champion animals, as is his usual I or your Insurance Dhcover the advantage ol last, lair, friendly service. boat insurance. Jamie and Brian Harshberger celebrated their first wedding anniversary July 16. 1995. They were married in the United Methodist Church of Byron Center. The couple lives in GARY BEGG, LUTCF Ma. Hb—1,Ute, frwwM Jamie's parents are Robert and Wanda Hunt of Middleville. Brian is the son of Calvinand Christine Hanhberger of Three Rivers. rn 8. MkMgm. Hmfc* Ml «BI Reynolds-Solmes engagement told FARMERS 4' GROUP Mr and Mrs Michael Reynolds are pleas­ ed to announce the engagement of their daughter. Tracy Allison, to David Dewey Solmes. son of Mr. and Mn. David Solmes of CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Tracy is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School, and is currently attending Western Michigan University. She is employed by tbe DNR at Yankee Springs Recreation Area. David is a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School, and is attending Western Michigan University He is currently employed by Flesfab I Gallagher-Curtis plan to wed Oct. 7 Miller-Washington plan Aug. 26 wedding Holly Jo Miller and Harry John Washington Holly is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School. She will be attending Eastern Michigan University this falP Harry is a 1991 graduate of Ypsilanti Lin­ coln High School, and also a 1994 graduate of Grand Rapids Community College. An August 26. 1995 wedding date has been Mr. and Mn. John Gallagher of Delton are pleased to announced the engagement of their daughter Jennifer Anne to John Christopher Curtis, son of Nelson and Susan Price of Flushing. Jennifer is a 1990 graduate of DeltonKellogg High School and a 1995 graduate of Ferris State University. John is a 1990 graduate of Flushing High School and a 1994 graduate of Ferris State University. An October 7, 1995 wedding is being planned. ‘ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Warrens to observe 12th anniversary Mr and Mn. Marvin Warren of Lacey will celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary on July 30lh. Marvin married the former Susan Eddy in an outdtxn ceremony on July 30. 1983 al the home of his parents, in Hastings. Marvin is owner and chief automotive technician of L A Auto Service in Lacey Sue is employed al Tendercare/Riverside in Bank Creek. The Warrens have two sons. Lucas and Andre* Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 15, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, to consider a variance on the following: Request from Richard L. Mead of 518 W. Green Street, legally described as Lot 934 and the North 2 rods of Lot 929, City of Hastings, to build an open porch on the front of his home In on R-2 Zone, contrary to Section 3.498(2). Porch will be 16 feet from lot line and 20 feet is required. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said meeting will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable oids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hostings, or call 616-945-2468, or TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3/27. Sharon Vickery City Clerk NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 46, which was adopted by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township at Its meeting held July 12,1996. Said Ordinance to become effective Immedlatley upon publication of this notice. SECTION I. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1X3.B. This Section provides for the amendment ot Section 13.3.B by adding a new paragraph 25 “Storage Rental Units" to the list o< permitted uses In the “C-3” General Business District. SECTION II. PENALTY. Establishes penalties for vlolstlons of this Ordinance. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. This Ordinance shall take effect Immediately. All ordinances or part of ordinances In conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the Ordinance has been posted In the following public places situated within the said Charier Township for Inspection by the general public: 1. Office of the Township Clerk, 2461 Health Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058-9725. 2. Barry Expo Center, 5778 N. Middleville, Hastings, Michigan 49058 3. Goodenough Goodies, 51 N. Middleville Rd., Hastings, Michigan 49058 4. Northview Grocery, 2169 Gun Lake Rd., Hastings, Michigan 49058 5. Barry County Road Commission, 1845 Gun Lake Rd., Hastings, Michigan 49058 6. Patten Monument. 1065 W. Green, Hastings, Michigan 49058 BARBARA J. BEDFORD, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 27, 1995 — Page 9 ‘In My Time’ by Part Two byJoyce F. Weinbrecht "If any of you are historians, you may wish to research the events leading up to the elec­ tion of 1912 "Theodore Roosevelt was trying to capture the Republican Party's presidential nomina­ tion from President Howard Taft. During his time as president, Roosevelt had used the Sherman Anti-Trust Act to break up monopolies. He was known as the "trust buster . " The rank and file Republicans were for Roosevelt, but the party machinery was in the hands of President Taft Taft was favored by the big corporations, including the railroads. My father was active in politics and a strong supporter of Roosevelt, as were practically all of the Western Michigan delegates to the state con­ vention. The party machine gave the conven­ tion io Bay City on Michigan's east coast. "A tram load of Western Michigan delegates pulled out of Grand Rapids for Bay City on time, but the train was delayed at every station and. at one place, pulled onto a siding lo wait an hour for a freight to pass. When the angry delegates asked the conductor for an explanation, he would only say that they had orders to wait. The train arrived too late in Bay City for the delegates to vote. A solid Taft delegation had been selected lo go lo the national convention. If similar tactics were used in other states, it would account for Taft's re-nomination, which resulted in Roosevelt's Bull Moose Pwty. "The split in the Republican party gave the election to Democrat Woodrow Wilson. This brings lo mind another election. Four years later, on election night in November 1916, my father went lo the telegraph station in the railroad depot to get the election returns as they came in off the wire. We wailed up late that night until he came home with the glad news that Hughes had woo. It was not until the next day when the California vote had been counted that we learned that Wilson had been re-elected on a pledge io keep us out of the European war. "I still rumember where 1 was when 1 heard that the U.S. had declared war on Germany. Our teacher required the fifth grade students to bring current events lo school. Most of the accounts concerned our entry into World War I. This was, of course, in April of 1917. "in 1918, my father and (his brother) Paul enlisted m the Army. They were stationed th Ann Arbor, where Paul was attending the University of Michigan. When the great flu epidemic of 1911 struck, there was such a shortage of doctors that my father, being a pharmacist. was put in charge of one of the makeshift hospitals. He was always no proud of the fact that not one of his patients died although the death rate* in the ocher hospitals were nign. ne annouteo nis recora io oostng his patients with quinine and lots of liquids. "I will never forget Nov. 11. 1918. Ger­ many surrendered, the church bell and school bells rang. Everyone was in a holiday spirit. Arnold, Earl and I posed for a photograph proudly shown of us in the Kalamazoo Gairtsr. with the one-word banner headline. Peace Dunn, the w. the people were magnifi­ cent. They bought war bonds. Even the children bought war savings stamps. People observed meatless days ind gasless i and used corn sugx. instead of cane sugar. They raised victory gardens. The ladies knitted wool socks and sweaters for the servicemen. We all supported the war effort in every way we could. We boys stood on the sidewalks and shouted 'slacker' if a car went by on a gasless Sunday. "It must have been 1915 or 1916 that my father was named secretary of the Board of Pharmacy. In those days, there was no board office in Laming. The office was wherever the secretary lived. "One day a huge safe arrived. It contained all tbe records of the board. It was coo big and heavy io put in the house, so dad had it put in the barn. So. for two years the office of the Stale Board of Pharmacy was in a cow barn in Delton "I can’t remember the exact year, but I believe it was in 1917 that dad had a severe at­ tack of rheumatism. He had been bothered with the awful disease off and on for years, but this attack wks so severe that he was con­ fined io bed most of the tune. He could hobble around, but lo do r»’ was very painful "He had a country doctor from Hickory Corners. The doctor said. ’Ellis. 1 can cure you if you will take 14 shots of medicine I a Main Street of Delton, Bert Pennock with his rig Photo taken by Ellisa Faulkner. The Faulkner family In the family car, circa 1916. have, but the shots are very painful and get worse because shot is larger than the one before. Unless you agree to take all of them. I won’t even start them.* "I think that my father would have agreed to anything at this point. Though my father lived to be 81, he never had rheumatism or ar­ thritis again. The shots had cured him, but in 1981 (and 1995) we have no cure for rheumatism or arthritis. "During this period. Earl, my older brother, who was born Jan. 30. 1906. was peddling the Kalamazoo Garrtte around Delton in order to make enough money to buy a bicycle. Sometimes I would tag along. "The last pan of his route took us south by the Methodist Church to the end of the sidewalk. A path led to the few houses beyond the church. Along the path there was a gratry bank Here we would sit with our backs against the bank while Earl would read me the funnies. We ignored the angry remarks of the customers who objected to their papers being late. "When Earl finally got his bicycle, he generously let Arnold and me rideir. Arnold and 1 both learned to ride on his bike, even though our legs could not touch the ground and we had to start and stop at the bouse steps. Arnold is two yean younger than I. He was boro March 7. 1912. He was more adven­ turous than me and everything 1 could do he would try and usually succeed in doing. "After Dad returned from the Army. Gov. Sleeper appointed him Judge of the Probate for Berrien County to fill a vacancy. He had to stand for election in April 1919. In those yean, all judicial and township offices were filled in a spring election. He won easily. The next day at school my fellow students march­ ed around me and pointed their fingers say­ ing. 'Judge. Judge. Judge!* 1 never did figure out if they were celebrating or making fun of me. "The following summer Dad had to make what may have been the most difficult deci­ sion of his life. After being appointed judge, he entered upon his duties with characteristic dedication. He purchased a set of Blackstone, a course in common law. He carefully studied all the malerial dealing with wills and probate. All his energies were directed toward becom­ ing a competent and respected judge. "Early that summer he :old me he was in a difficult position. Being only 9.1 was flattered that my father would talk to me as though I were 'grown up.’ "This is what he sa^J: ‘20 years ago. when I was working for John Armstrong. I said that if ever his drugstore was for sale. I wanted to buy it. You know. 1 was working there when I met your mother We still know people in Middleville I’ve always liked it there Now John is ready to retire and his store is for sale. It’s what I've always wanted, but I've just been elected judge and a lot of good friends all over the county worked real hard for my elec­ tion. 1 would be letting them down. ’ “Well his dream won out and in the autumn of 1919. we moved to Middleville. "Before moving on to Middleville. I want to give you a little more feel of what life was like in Delton in the second decade of the 20th century. "We children were warned to be on the Delton Methodist Church. (This building burned on May 14,1907, and was rebuilt in 1906.) lookout for Gypsies and run into the nearest house if we sighted any. On one occasion, a band of Gypsies tied their covered wagons in front of the drug store. Dressed in their color­ ful clothes, the whole band entered the store. As most of the group fanned out over the store, two young Gypsy women offered to read my father's palm. He was alone in the store and sensing that he was about to be robb­ ed, he grabbed a baseball bat from a selection he kept in a barrel, and twining it around his head, drove the band from the store. "Once each summer, an itinerant rag picker would come to the door and mother would sell him old rags. When «he scissors grinder came by, she had her shears shaprened. "The ladies of Delton wore ankle-length dresses, ankle-high shoes that were fastened with a button hook, and wore their long hair in a bun on the back of the head. No girl s hair was cut from the time she was born. When my mother washed her hair it bung to her hips. We boys wore knee britches, long black hose and ankle-high shoes. ■ "Once my dad boughttae some low-cut walking shoes or Oxfords. I was only 5 or 6. He took me with him when he went by train to Detroit to drive home a new Ford from the factory. We went to the factory and taw them driving the cars off the end of the assembly line. But the night before, he bought me the shoes and took me to see a play. My feet hurt from the new shoes and the play bored me. I'm sure Dad regretted ever taking me along. "The drive home over dirt roads in an open car was very tiring. The only paved roads were in the larger cities, Detroit. Ann Arbor, Jackson. Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. These roads were mostly brick. "I have mentioned that Dad played baseball. He was also a very hard working businessman. Our living came from the drug store, so the drug store came first. He would open the store at 7:30 (a.m.) and close it at 9 or 10 in the evening, later on Saturday nights. The store was open until 6 p.m. on Sundays in the summer and part of the day in the winter. The Fourth of July was our busiest day of the year. "Delton was a resort area and the resorters, as well as townspeople and formers came in on the Fourth for the parade, the foot races and other entertainment and for the baseball game. Ten minues before game time, with a store fall of people, Dad would pick up his bat and walk over to the ball park. On the Fourth of July, baseball came first. "Sometimes Dad would bring a traveling man home with him and over dinner we would hear about life in the cities and discussions of politics, as well as the latest jokes, cleaned up. I'm sure, for our benefit. The traveling men came into Delton on the C.K.&S. Railroad with their trunks and display cases. Sometimes Paul would drive them to Prairieville or Hickory Comers, where they called on the general stores. "Soon after 1 entered the fifth grade in the foU of 1919. Mr. Webster Hastings, who taught the big room, sent word he wanted lo see me in the entryway. This was the place we left our coats and overshoes, and I couldn't imagine why he wanted to see me. nor did he shed any light by his questions. How did I feel? Did I have headaches? What caused the scar on my forehead? El. cetera. I explained that when I was in the first grade 1 had come in from recess and my wet shoes had slipped and 1 fell on the metal frame of the last seat in the row. He listened, but asked no more ques­ tions and sent me back to my room. "Later that day my teacher came to me and said that Mr. Hastings didn't have any sixth­ graders so she had agreed to promote a few of her fifth-graders to the sixth grade, and tomorrow 1 was to go to school in the big room. So at 9 years of age. quite by accident. I was in the sixth grade "The desks in the big room were about the same as in the little room. There was a groove at the top for pencils, the inkwell on the upper right, and room for papers and books under the desktop. The desk was attached to part of the back of the seat in front. "When the rest Of the family moved to Middleville in early October. I was left behind with my grandmother and Aunt Bessie so that I could become firmly in the sixth grade and not have to go back to the fifth grade when I changed schools. "If I have made the simple life in Delton The C.K.&S. Depot. Delton. 1906. sound idyllic, in the strict sense of the word, it was. However, if you wish you could have lived in those 'good old days’ it is because you never experienced them. "Summers were a time of fear of polio. Mathers gave a sigh of relief when summer was over and their children had escaped this dreadful disease. But winters were no better. Every winter there were epidemics of measles, whooping cough, diphtheria, chicken pox, mumps, scarlet fever and flu. Red quarantine signs would go up on the homes of the sick and only persons who had recovered from the disease and were therefore immune could go in or out. Most everyone was vaccinated against smallpox, but there were then no vaccines for these other diseases. “In summer flies were everywhere. They brad In the horse manure in the din streets. They bred in the chicken pens and in the dung piles by the barn and of course, in the out houses. The flies were battled with poison, traps and fly swatters, but they were still everywhere by the hundreds of thousands. "la the winter, a fresh, white, new fallen snow was soon covered by soot from the coal furnaces and stoves in the houses and stores. Middleville •"There’s yon village,' Mr. Erb shouted over the noise of the car. He pointed toward a white water tower with 'Globe Knitting Mill’ primed on the side. I could also see the red top of French's flour mill. It was Thanksgiving Day 1919. . "Mr. and Mrs. Erb had kindly offered to drive me to Middleville to rejoin my family. Their son, Lewelyn, who was Earl's age, rode in the back seal with me. "Middleville had a population of about 800 at that time, but I was awed by its size and iu modern conveniences. For the first time we had electric lights and running water. An elec­ tric pump forced the waler from our well into the bouse. Only when we had visited Unde Will and Aunt Clara Toot in Grand Rapids had I previously experienced such luxury. "Other surprises were in store for me. In­ stead of a two-room white frame school building healed by wood stoves in each room, the Middleville school was a steam healed three-story brick building with two rooms to a floor with toilets on each floor. Our Delton school had an outhouse and no running water. "The first floor of the Middleville school housed the first four grades, two grades to a room. The second floor had the fifth and sixth grades in one room and the seventh and eighth in the other. There was one teacher for each room or one teacher for every two grades in­ stead of one teacher for five grades as in Delton. Tbe third floor had an assembly hall and two classrooms. "The entire high school of about 90 students had sols in the assembly hall. The desks were very much like the ones in Delton. "On top of the building was a bell tower. The janitor rang the first bell for about half a minute 20 minors before school started and tbe last bell for one minute. If you were not in your seal when the bell quit ringing you were marked lardy. "The bell rope dropped from the bell tower to the first floor. The janitor stood jn the entry hall and pulled oa the rope. If a student was running up the stops a little late, the janitor sometimes would ring the bell an extra half minute so the student could make it to his seat and not be counted tardy. The janitor was very popular with the students. (To be cnrtinwd: Middleville in the 19Mb.) The Delton Elevator (photo by Ellis Faulkner). The C.K.&S. Railway right of way, south end of the village of Delton, taken by Ellis Faulkner. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 27, 1995 Hastings Middle School honor roll announced THE QTY OF HASTINGS OtDAMS that Ow^tor 14 ef «hs Hasting* Coda of Ordinance* bo amended a* follow*: Sac. 14.S SsEmMb et cMI Amo eetaMMw! to hereby amended to road a* follow*: O.) r. wi ■ 1 ■ vw I -4 m4*K II uq wiki mwwcqttm ga ■ ■ wva ■• ww » gxw | wwaw aw a«^ wmi WWW eva a-wwaaavw^za a* *,------- awl.— rsowc** m----- Z , 1 lit . J ins >■ ----- 4^. - * -1 ----vmsunutti i* n*r*(w vtruoiisrwa. nrx* tot nw vtosarion* Ito tod batow shall ba a* follows ■ dado S^ctloaC*)* Sue. Sec. SecSec. s«c. Sec. Sec. s#cSee. 3.234 3.354 3.400 3.706 31741 4.10 6.31 7.2 ;«c. ?,13 Sec. 7.25 Bui Idina penUtt Transfer of Lend boca Code violations Rousing Mrit.l Qnlt._________________ Perks/Grounds Special Maeeangnt__________ Qbetructions Jusgle Parking exhibition Drivina School Ground ' . Parking Violation Second or First OffOBM (Violation*) Fines ISO-ISO.00 »so-ilo.o6 ISO-iSO.00 116-116.to 150-140.W 116-146.66 •SO-ISO.00 Ho-Bo.M • SO-ISO.00 •SO-ISO.00 Mepeat Offense •15O-SS00 41JO-SJOO •1S0-S300 llU-Hto nj6-H65 •isMMfl •ISO-SSOO •15O-S3OC 810-815 810-815 315-330 Obstructing Traffic 85-810 3X0-815 815-830 Prohibited parking (eigne unnecessary) : (a) On eldevalk 85-810 810-315 $19-130 85-810 310-315 315-830 (b) 85-810 $10-815 310-815 (c) within intereectlon (d) within 15 feet of hydrant 85-810 310-315 315-330 85-810 310-815 815-830 (e) On crosswalk 85-810 810-815 815-830 (f) Within 20 feet of croeewalk or 15 foot of corner lot Un,.____________ 85-810 810-815 815-330 ..$5-810 W-Jl? (g) Within 30 feet of otreet aldo traffic eign or aignal 85-810 310-815 815-830 (h) within SO feet of railroad croealng 85-810 810-315 815-830 (X) Within 20 foot of fire station entrance 85-810 310-815 815-830 85-810 810-315 815-830 85-810 810-315 $15-830 (l) Double parking 85-810 310-815 815-830 (a) On bridge 85-810 810-815 815-830 (n) Within 200 feet of accident where police in attendance 85-810 810-815 815-830 (o) In front of theeter 85-810 810-815 815-830 (p) Blocking emergency exit 85-810 810-815 819 830 (q) Blocking fire escape 85-810 810-815 815-830 Xn prohibited sones (siane required) In alley Parking for prohibited purpose: (a) Displaying vehicle for sale ) | 315-330 $5-810 In front of drive 1 1500-1500 85-810 (r) Parking in area ’ designated for parking by the handicap 875 SIS 895 $5-810 810-815 815-830 85-810 810-815 815-830 85-810 810-815 315-830 , Low-income families with homes in Barry County will get a helping hand with agraal of $325,000 from the Michigan Department of Commerce, State Rep. Terry Geiger has The Michigan Jobs Commission approved the funds under the 1995 Mictegae Communi­ ty Development Block Traat program. The county will aae the housing grants to make loans or grants lo low-income residents for home improvements. "These awards will go a long way in 85-810 810-815 815-830 (c) Displaying advertising 85-810 8X0-815 815-830 Id) Selling merchandise 85-810 810-815 815-830 (e) Storage over 48 hours $5-810 810-815 815-830 Loading sone violation 85-810 810-315 —.. 815-830 j Bus, parking other than bus stop 85-810 810-815 815-830 ? Taxicab, perking other than curb stand 85-810 810-815 815-830 Wot parked within space 85-810 810-315 815-830 Pallure to set brakes 85-810 810-815 815-830 Parked on grade, wheals not turned to curb 85-810 310-315 815-830 Bicycle parking violations 85-810 810-815 815-830 gsrti***_______________________ Theater*/Exhibition______ Hawking/peddl igq Taxicabs Taxicabs Junk Dealers Obstructing Sidewalks (c) Sldavalk Dlsslsv Moving Structures (d) Dog . Poultry (c) Squirrels Swine . Ice Boxes Trash o^sip Bicycles Skateboards Sgeonytgnd pvlu,---------------- ( (a) MmMM CM hfrltMia. A panon who viofofa* any provtaton o< SecHom 24-2 ar 24-3 to re*pon*fofo tor a municipal civil infraction, subject to payment cl a civil fine of not lew than 3S0.00 or more than $900.00, pto* cast* and other sanction*, for each toif i action. Repeat offonoe* shaft bo *ub- assisting families in Barry County," said Geiger. R-Lake Odessa. "Families can use the funds to rehabilitate, weatherize and im­ prove their homes. All Michigan residents deserve to live in a safe environment and these grants will certainly help many families make needed improvements which they may not otherwise be able to afford." The Michigan State Housing Development Authority administered the grants, more than $9.3 million was distributed io 33 counties under the Community Development Block Grant program. "The fact that Barry County received this award speaks highly of the work done by local officials. Their efforts will help revitalize our neighborhoods, as well as ensure quality housing for many of our residents." conclud­ ed Geiger. w .• For more ink rotation, call Cheryl Barth. Barry County housing grant administrator, al 693-2271. 85-810 810-815 815-830 H6-166.06 Ito-ito.to »66-is6.m HJO-IJM noo-isoo Hoo-ijoo 1U6-UU •154-4300 •iss-nos •SO-iSO.&C »I50-Hoo 116-iUm *150-1300 Ho-iso. 00 •iso-noo H6-H6.66 •M-isb.oo •1M-4SM Ho-uS.oo lisa-.loo H6-110 00 'Tijo^iito' •S0-IS0.00 .LSO-.JOO •SO-ISO.00 •iso-ssoo •16-iso.00 •150-I300 H6-i!6o6 4146-IJ66 •SO-ISO.00 • iso-noo i46-i.j6.to 446-110.00 •SO-1SO.OO •is6-Hto •ISO-ISOO I1SO-IJOO iso-xso.de Ij6-iso.oo •so-xsi.oo hj6-iJ66 J ISO-1300 iiscisoi New Section 24-95 to added to the Code of Or- »Jto-4466 Hto-4566 •SdC-tSOO nodusoo noo-ijoo I3O0-J300 .560-1460 Hoo-Boo •soo-ssoo •soo-ssso *300-1500 I3C0-IS00 .500-1500 HOO-I606 *300-1500 .500-1500 *ioo-*sod 1500.500 *300-SS00 CaB... 9459554 lo SUBSCRIBE! A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Hastings, Michigan ■ Tho various pad*, sections and clauses of thi* Ordinance ore hereby declared to be severable. If any pad. sentence, paragraph, section or douse I* adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of tho Ordinance shell not be affected thereby. The various part*, sections and douse* of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. H eny part, sentence, paragraph, section or douse is adjudged unconstitionaf or invalid by a court of Thto ordinance shall become effective upon Moved by Campbell, supported by Hawkins, that tho above Ordinance be adopted as road. You*: 8 Noys: 1 Abstain 0 Absent: 0 I. Sharon Vidtory. Oty Clerk, do hereby certify that the above to a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 24th day of July, 1995. Shoron Vickery. City Clerk (7/27) An active, progressive, > L— - -4 ~ 0-4'---------- L. - — -1 ■- 4 4 movea oy i_ampoe<i. supporrea oy rsawem*, mar me uoove oramonce oe ooopiea ot reoa Yeo* B Nay* 1 Abstain 0 Absent 0 I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby codify that tho above it a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by tho Hasting* Oty Council on tho 24* day of July. 1995. Sharon Vickery. Oty Clerk I I July 10. 1995 All member* present. Minutes approved as rood. Reports of Committees presented Approved appointment of Timothy Caso os pro­ bationary firefighter. Rrsggt and Gcwlak presented Special Assess­ ment Petition. Approved voucher* in amount of $32,608.47. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (7/27) I • 38 single story apartments on beautifully landscaped grounds • 2 spacious bedrooms • Deluxe bath with tub & separate shower • Utility room with full size washer/dryer I, Beettea 3, CoaMcte. - 4 L festyle designed for those individuals 55 years plus. Independent Living Featuring: All ordinance*, resolution* and order*, and pad* of ordinance*, resolution* and orders, inconsis­ tent or conflicting with any pad of thto Ordinance are hereby repealed to tho extont of such incon- - 14 i ©we, hucnae wamer, Kooen weiiman. •Indicates 4.00 of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read (a) A person who violet** any provteton of thto ArHde (Arttefo HI) to rmpomfcl* for a municipal civil infraction, Mtojoct to payment of a civil fine of not to** than $5.00 (or rpore than $500.00). pfo* co*t* ond other sanction*, for each infraction. (b) Repeat offonee* ahafl be subject to tor crewed fine* a* provided by Section 1 -5(c) (2) of thto Cade. A* used In thto Section, "repeat offense" moan* o second (or any *ub*equent) municipal civil infrac­ tion violation of tho same requirement ar provision of thto Artide (I) committed by a person within any month period and (II) for which tho person admits responsibility w to determined io bo responsible. The increased fine for a repeat offense under thto Artkto shall be as follows: (1) The fine for any offense which to a first repeat offense shall bo no to** than $10.00. plus cost*. (2) The fine for any offense which Is a second repeat offense or any subsequent repeat of­ fense shall bo no to** than $15.00. plu* cost*. ‘Including Chaptort*). Articled). Dtvtoton*. and Subsections. or portion* thereof, a* specified m thto Schedule. (b) A copy of tho schedule. a* amended from time to time. shall be posted at the Bureau flrtloo 14.7 AtotMad Oty OflkM to hereby amended to road a* follow* Any Oty Police Officer. tho Building Officials and ail other Individual* or agent* authorized by Oty Manager ore hereby dodgnatod a* authorized Oty Official* to Issue civil infraction citation* (directing alleged violator* to appear in Court) or municipal civil infraction violation notice* (directing alleged Violator* to appear at tho Oty of Hotting* Municipal Ordinance Violation Bureau) a* provided by this „ , - -4 L_, Mathews, Pam Weatherly. Mike Gehr, Amber Lippert. Bryan VanderHulst. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Sean Fortier, Naomi Gallaher, Moraque Hard, Jamie Philo, Isaac Solmes, Ryan Arao, Caleb Bolthouse, Amanda Knickerbocker, Rebecca McCarty, Jennifer Taylor, Amanda Burnley. Jamie Clark, Katrina Coblentz. Ryan Ettzroth, Leroy HUI, Jeremy Peake, Tabatha Walker. 6th Grade High Honore 3.50 to 4.00 - ‘Joarm Bailey, -Sarah Barry, ‘Jitt DiMond, ‘Matt Gergen, ‘Elizabeth Gibbone. ‘Lindsay Hemeriing, ‘Lauren Hendrix, ‘Hekss* Hodges, ‘Amanda Hoke, ‘Justin Hues, •Jon Katja, ‘Mark Lockwood, ‘Samantha Oakland. ‘Chad Ray, ‘Jenessa Rud*, •Margaret Schirmer, ‘Karey Schlachter, •Matt Schnackenberg, -Heid Schroeder, •Phoenix Spaulding, ‘Danielle Swift, •Amber Travis, ‘Katherine Welton. ‘Krieten Wildem, ‘Jessica Winebrenner. ‘Kall ZartMl, Adam Branch, Aaron Keller, Jared Leo, Rachel Mackenzie, Adam Miller. Rhonda Pennepacker, Shannon Pietrangelo. Jacob Simpson, Krietl Spurgeon. Isaac Weeks, Thoma* WSllanw, Taylor Wisner, Heather Drumm, Amy Hermenltt, Joeh Trumble. Dorothy Clemens, Joeh Desvoigne*, Raechete Easey, Lindsey HH1, Leland Jenninm, Elizabeth King, Elizabeth Meek, Kyte* CTHeran, Starttght Tyrrett, Natasha Ward, Luca* Watera, Paul Coscarelli. Dan Holman, Brianne Beach, J.N. Brown, Jeremy Butler, Brjndcn Dahn, Steven Rohr. Rex Foreman, Kkn Karme*, Amanda Maridey, Travis Milleson, Garry Pettit. Christina Pyle, Katharina Rogers, Hannah Schroeder. Derek Strickland, Miranda Workman, David WrignL Jett Berg, Lamy Smith. Honora 3.10 to 349 - Brett Alert, Caaey Amo*. Cathy Anderson, Derek Brookmeyer, Tim Cole, Jeasica Deuber, Amanda House, Pairyt Henney, Amy Herbst, Heather Hinckley, Kitt Hoffman, Roeelee Hosteller, Brenda Hurieaa, Amanda Martin, Andrew Powell, Sean Tefft. Richard Wank, Nick Baird, Kristina Zombor, Amer Christy, Jason Galllagher, Jamie Howel, Brandy Kenyon, Jaaon Kept, Ben Newstart, Carrie Snell, Luke Storm, Lindsay Vanaman, Thoma* Vsmey, Rick Cuttera, Nicole Baird, Travis Johnson, Gena Tormen, tyter Whitney, Regina Argo, Joeslca Came, Jenralor Cook, Juan** Coy, Diane Esrdmans, Katoerine Fekfoausch, Bl Fox, Lindsey Lambert, Kara McKeough. Kathryn Watton, Sara Mttems. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Felicia Amos, Rebecca Arias, Sarah Barcroft, Joeh Boulter, Clayton Case, Brand Colvin, Lori Eberhart. Tee* Frykttnd, Michael Hamp, Amanda Hoffman, Ont Howard, Jason Olmstead, Josh Orman, Nicole Richardson, Amy Rowse, Brandon BANNER Overtime parking on nonmetered parking areas Parking aster Rone__________ Parkina 6 Traffic Controls Miscellaneous Regulations 7th Grade High Honora 3.50 to 4.00 - ‘Christy Anderson. ‘Danielle Bowman. ‘Catherine Case, ‘John Eggers. ‘Sarratt Gregory. ‘Jolene Griffin, ‘Vai Heffebower, ‘Bobbie Henney, ‘Suan Hubbard. ‘Virginia Jennings. ‘Dan Johnston. ‘Ivy Malone ‘Cory Micel, ‘Steven Obrerter, ‘Andy Satie •Amy Schiedel, ‘Brice Schoemer. ‘Samantha Snow, Molly Woods, Brandon Willard, Amy Forman, Michael Courtright Callie Ginbach. Heather Ginbach, Michelle Griggs, Laura Hubert. Samantha Miller. Sarah Penrod, Heather Rose. Courtney Sinclair, Rachel Smith, Amber Wilde. Jennifer Hodges, Brian Loftus, Ben Shaw. Sam Stallord, Josh Woodard. Stephgame Komondy, Laura Rattler, Rebecca Casarez. Sherri Gregory. Lucas Holston. Antosia Myers. Dana Reed. Kevin Gariinger, Amice Hawbaker, Katie Aliening, Amanda Buskirk. Carolyn DeWitt. Joeh Doe, Margaret Rages, Heidi Schmidt. Kyle Winkler. Josh Alderson, Erica Barnum, Shannon Belles, Jay Campbel, Jeasica Crowley. Dusty Lundstrum, Stan McKelvey, Robert Swiatek, Kristen Keech, Andy Soya. Matt Lawrence, Chad Sanborn, Jessica Goto, Amy Miller. Mary Wright. Honore 3.10 to 348 - Ryan Armour. Jarad Cramp. Lauren Stineman, Erin Attending, Samantha Goodenough, Lindsey Karas, Matt Peake, Lindsay Ra|t, Ron Aspinall, Mike Branch, Jason Bailey. Amanda Leinaar, Joe Martin. Leteia Pennington. Robert Shafer, Nick Steele. Amber Boger, Angela Miter, Jeff W*id*n, Nick DeLino, Dustin Sanders. Mike Welle, Shawna Woody, Marie Carpenter. Caaey Stormes, Tiffany Swift, Jennifer Drolol. John Forbes. Erika Main, Nathan McKelvey. Andrew Misak, ran Whiting. Stan Wrttdns, J* WHIiams, Kathryn Williams. Tim Hinckley, Katharine Jones, Nicole Block grant will help home improvement efforts (b) Working on or repairing vehicle Wrong side boulevard jsaasx--------------------------------------- .130 10.19 10.28 10,53 10.87 10.101 12.20 12.25 12-30 12.XH 1.7,116 ■ 12.121 12,125 12.141 12.159 12.200; 12.215 •300-SS00 •300-•SOO 1300-isod 1100-1500 •SOO-ISOO 1100-1500 »306-*Sb6 Fioo-Boo " S3OO-SSO0 »iso-iso6 Parking too far fro« curb (k) Beside street excavation when traffic obstructed S»C. 3,c. Sec, Sec. Sec. Sec, Sec. Sec, Sec, SecSec, 5ecSec. SecSec. Sec. 5ec. Sec. ■epeat Offense iSM-IsoP hlo-1166" S150-»jo6 Angle Parking violations (j) Within 75 feet of fire station entrance on oppoeite side of street (eigne required) Hq. 7,« Sec, 7,57 £c. 7.71 Subaequeet Honor Rott for 4tti Martdng Ported Endod Jun* 8.1996 Sth Grade HIGH HONORS 3.50 TO 4.00 ‘Bethany Armett, ‘Sally Edgor, ‘Erica Furrier, ‘Justin GordsnaH, ‘Joey HawWne. ‘Derek Johnson, ‘Andrea Larks. ‘Arma Lewis, ‘Michael Upstraw, ‘Andrea Pond, ‘Erfca Simpson, ‘Laura Thomas, ‘Michael Wank, David Barnum, Donni* Eagle, Amber Reid, Amanda Strickland, Marc Haywood, Stephanie Donald*, Jessica Huss, Destiny Seeber, Amber Christensen, Anthony CTHeren, Ryan Hawbaker, Nicole Eart. Sara Flierman. Leslie Ockerman, Kari Gregory, Karen HerbstreHh,. Scott Sawyer. Steven Storrs, Danika Dorcy, Suzanne Miller, Eric Meek, Alyson Morgan, James Beachnau;, Matt Bradte;y, Joeh Dickinson. Ml Doozan, Pal Ochoa. Jason MMor. Erte Englehart, Chert Baker, Angela Boger. Sarah Bolthouse. Lee Hayes, kChrietina Lancaster, David Parker. Paul Redbum, Callie SHumway, Levi Solmes. Honore 3.10 to 3.48 - Brooke Norris, Sind Felzke, Mike Nystrom, Amy Songer, Tara Stockham. Danielle Golnek, Sarah Byington, thomas Edmonds. Natalie Acheson Patti Stockham, Brook Rizor, Ted Daws, Houston Malone. Bryan Murphy. Brad Myars, Nick Remley, Jon Selvig. Adam Furrow, Beau Mason, Bethany Mlles, Ashley Bowerman, Jeremiah Johnson, Josh Warren, Jason McCarty, Luke Noteboom, Beth Olson, Jeremy Beoedct. Tv Greenfield. Ken thompeon, Kate MBsr, Kyta Psalmonds, Elizabeth Klddsr, Jason Flohr. Alicia Cooney, Amanda Sheridan, Josh Bolthouse, Brian Dunn, Andy Kstor. Honorable Mention XOO to 3X8 - Ken Hoxworth, Todd Schantz, Sara Aliening. Jordan Brehm, Greg Brower, Emiy HaMax. Kristen Schlachter, Charles Thomas, Brandy Stockham, Heidi Wilkins ’ • Carport with built-in storage • 24 hour mainlenance/security • Pennock Health & Fitness Center membership j • Discounted meals at Green Street Cafe’ • Adjacent to Pennock Hospital ; I am interested in receiving additional information about Pennock Village. Name:___________________________________________ _ ______________ —---------------Address:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- ’ City________________________________ State_______________ Zip---------------------------Phone:______________________________ ( I I Mail To: Pennock Village • One Village Drive • Hastings, MI 49058 To arrange a tour and a complimentary lunch, call Stacy Sanders al: » e ■ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 27, 1995 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICE Success in finding a job, is the result of a perfect combination: Resources Service Expertise Cose No. 93 GC 0407 BUTTERWORTH HOSPITAL LAWRENCE D. DREWYOR and PAULINE DREWYOR. Defendants NOTICE it given that. by virtue of a writ of ex­ ecution issued out of rhe 56-1 District Court for Barry County, in favor of Butterworth Hospital, against the goods and chattels, lands ond tenements of Lawrence D. Drewyor ond Pauline Drowyor. in tho county directed ond delivered to me. I did, on September 20. 1994. levy on and take oil the right, title and interest of Lawrence D. Drewyor and Pauline Drowyor In ond to the follow­ ing described LuhI* • Commencing SW corner of tho NW I Z4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 17. T2N. R10W. thence E SO rods from place of beginning: thence N 26 rods: thence I 10 rods, thence S 26 rods: more or less to ---*■■ me — or 8’4 - 1Known ---------- —as — neuer .I— m .J center koou. thence W along 10 rods to place of beginning all of which or any part thereof of sufficient value to satisfy tho amount owned I shall expose lor public sale, to the highest bidder. of the front door of the Courthouse. 220 West Stole Street. Hostings. Michigan, that being whore tho Circuit Court Is hold to* the County where the real estate is situated, on Thursday Aug. 17. 1993. at 10 00 a.m. Tho balance owed is S7.467.91. plus the costs of Attorney for Plaintiff 2932 Cost Paris Ave.. S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49912 1924 (616)997-4990 MANPOWER We want you to succeed! Freckle fighting magic? THE Cl f / Of HASTINGS OAOAINS that Chapter 14 of th, Hotting* Coda ol Ordinance* be added o* Sectfoe 1. Addrtfor* of new Chapter 14, (B/10) A new chapter. Chapter 14. k added to the Code of Ordinance*. Qty of Hosting*, to read to, It* entirety a* follows: CHAPTER 14 A* used to* this Chapter; THE OTY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Chanter 1. Section I of the Has tings Code of Ordinances bo Section 1 .S of tho Code of Ordinances. City of Hastings (tho “Code"), is amended to rood In Its (a) "Art" mean* Act No. 236 of the Public Act* of 1961, a* amended (b) -Authorized Qty OffkiaT moan* a police officer or other personnel of tho city authorized by this Code or ony ordinance to Hsu* municipal civil Infract ion citation* or municipal civil Infraction violation "s«2mLB.PnMm. (c) “Bureau” moan* tho Qty of Hosting* Municipal Ordinance Violation Bureau a* established by thi* Chapter. (1) Unless otherwise provided to* this Code, tho |>ertinorrf ordinance, or statutes of tho state, the (d) “Municipal CMI Infraction Action” moan* a civil action to* which tho defendant is alleged to bo responsible for a municipal civil Infraction. of thto Code or any ordinance. are as follows: (a) Misdomoanor. The word "misdemeanor” moans an oct or omission that to prohibited by this Code or any ordinance of tho City, which Is o crime under this Code or other ordinance, that Is punishable by a lino of not more than ftoe hundred (3500 00) dollars plus costs, penal­ ty or forfeiture. or by impri sonmon t for not more than ninety (90) days, or both, in tho discretion of any court of competent Owl bWrgrtoA. Th. word, municipal civil infraction means an act or omission that is prohibited by this Code or any ordinance of the Qty. but which to not a atone under thto Cod* or other ordinance, and lor 4 . t civil suinnm -■ .a ■ is. - .mcruoing, ■* -te--- wimov* iwnnuumscn tion, linos, damages, expenses and costs, may be ordered, as authorized by Chapter 97 of Act No. 2M of the Public Acts of 1961. os amended. 127 N. Market, Hastings, MI Merry Kim Meyers, a landscape architect, entertained summer reading club participants last week with the “Plantastlc Circus of the Stars." Here, she applies some “freckle removing potion" to two willing subjects. The Hastings Public Library's summer series was scheduled to be concluded Wednesday with a pet show. crrv OF HASTBMS OXMUNCt MO.«4 AN MDMANCE TO ADO CHAPTIM 14 TO THE HASTMMS COOE OF OMHHANCES CITY Of MASTMQ* OUMNANCE NO. 273 ANOMNNANCKTO AMNDCMAFTOI1. MOTION • Of TME HASTWOS COM Of Immediate Opportunities: Assembly/Production, General Labor; Machine Operation, Shipping/Receiving, Computer Programmer/Analyst, Data Entry Clerk, Purchasing Assistant. General Office (*) “Municipal Civil infraction Citation" moan* a written complaint of notice prepared by an aud*orizod city official, directing a person to appear tot court regarding tho occurrence or existence of a munidpol civil Infraction violation by tho person cited. (♦) "Municipal Civil Infraction Violation Notice” moons a written notice prepared by an authorized city official, directing a person to appear at tho City of Hasting* Municipal Ordinance Violation* Bureau and to pay the fine and cast*. H ony. proscribed for the violation by the schedule of civil fine* adopted by the Qty, a* authorized under Section 8396 and 9707 (6) of tho Act. Sac. 14X BWdpei cM idredto* ecttest; re—erewetd A municipal civil infraction action may bo commenced upon the issuance by an authorized city official of (1) o munidpol civil infraction citation directing the alleged violator to appear to* court: or (2) a municipal civil Infraction violation notice directing tho alleged violator to appear ot the Qty of ,* >* _ - municipal g. l » - 4 valmuko — 4*viotunon* w - 1 - *■ - ■ - K ---rvosrings oureou. Soc. 14.3. Bhaddpei cMI Wrectfoe dtatlom; bssaaos aad eervfce. — Municipal civil infraction citation* shall bo issued andserved by u^i*! Msdjyitp xHlLiuti hi taitow* (a) Tho time for appearance specified In a citation shall be within a reasonable time after tho citation is Issued. (b) The place for appearance specified to* a citation sholl be District Court. © to* the amount as provided by thto Code or any ordinance, plus uny costs, damages, expenses and other sanctions. os authoriz­ ed under Chapter B7 of Act No. 236 of tho Public Acts of 1961. as amended, ond other (A) Unless otherwise specifically pro­ vided for a particular municipal civil to*frjetton violation by this Code or any arcdnanco. the dvH fine lor a violation shall bo not less than $50.00. plus costs and other sanctions, lor each Infraction. (B) Increased civil fines may be impos­ ed lor repeated violations by a person of any requirement or provision of this Code or any ordinance. As used In this Section. repeat offense means o se­ cond (or any subsequent) municipal civil Infraction violation of the same require­ ment or provision (I) committed by a per­ son within any 6 month period (unless - - omor ■ ----U is specmcui ------ Ut - -JIiy.----ij some per ■too pnmood by this Code or any ordinance) and (li) for which the person admits responsNflity or to determ mod to bo responsi­ ble. Unless otherwise specifically pro­ vided by this Code or any ordinance for a particular munkipai civil infraction wownon. ^ne incr *a»oa ■in* ror o rupou* offense shall bo as follows. (a) Tho fine for any offonso which is a first repeat offonso shod bo no less than $150.00, plus costs (b) Tho fine for any offense which to a second reps at offonso or any subss quent repeat offonso shall bo no loss than 9300-00, plus costs. (2) A -violation- includes any oct which is prohibited or made ar decIorod to bo unlawful or on offonso by this Code or any ordinance; and any omission or failure to oct whe e the oci >* r*quir*d by this Code or any ordtoxnce. (3) Each day an which any violation of this Cado or any ordinance continues constitutes a isporats offense and shall bo subject to penalties or sanctions os a separate offense. (4) to* addition to any remedies available at law. the City may bring an action for an injunction or other process against a person to restrain, prevent or abate any violation of this Code or any city ordinance (c) when the performance ol ony oct is pro­ hibited by this Code or ony ordinance of the Ci­ ty. and no penalty for tho violation of tho Code or other ordinance is imposed, either tot section or portion of rhe Code, tho doing of such oct shafl bo deemed o misdemeanor. (d) A citation for a municipal civil infraction signed by an authorized city official shall bo treated a* mode under oath 11 the violation alleged In tho citation occurred in tho presence of tho offidol signing the complaint and if tho citation contains tho following statement immediately above tho date and signature of tho off idol: “1 doctaro under tho penalties of perjury that tho statement* above are true to tho best of my information, knowledge, ond belief." (e) An authorized dty official who witnesses a person commit o municipal civil infraction shall prepare and subscribe, a* soon as possible and a* completely a* possible, on original and required copies ci a citation. (f) An authorized dty official may issue o citation to a person if: (d) Bw— Budted te accagtteg ■A^ai— qf rMpamMRy. The scope of the Bureou's oufhorify sholl be limited to accepting admissions of rosponsfoility for municipal dvil Infracttora ond collecting and retaining dvil fines and costs as a result of those having committed the offense or who admits responsibility only with explanation, and to* no event shall the Bureau determine, or attempt to determine, the truth or falsity of any fact or matter relating to an alleged violation. (e) Btartcfoai cMI Wracttoa vfoiattoM ■■Neu. Municipal dvil Infraction violation notice* shall be issued and served by authorized city officials under the same circumstances and upon the same persons a* provided for citation* as provided In Section* 14 J (f) and (g) of this Chapter. In addition to any other Information required by thi* Code or other ordinance, the notice of violation shall indkoto the time by which the alleged viototor must appear at tho Bureau, tho method* by which an appearance moy bo mode, tho address and telephone number of tho Bureau, tho hours during which the Bureau Is open, the amount of tho fine scheduled for tho ailsgsd violation, and tho consequence* for failure to appear and pay tho required fine within tho required time. (f) Appaaraace; payweat af *mp aad coate. An oliegod violator receiving a munkipal civil infraction violation notko shall appear at the Bureau and pay the specifled fine ond costs at or by the time specified for appearance to* the munkipal J 11 Infraction violation notko. An appearance moy bo made by moil, to* person, or by representation. (g) PtrciBrm wtero oMmImi of raopomMMy not otedo or fteo oot pdd. H an authorized dty offkiol issues and serves a munkipal ordinance violation notko and H an admission of responsfoUtty I* not mode and the dvil fine and cost*. H any. proscribed by tho schedule of fine* for the vtototton are not paid at tho Bureau, a munkipal dvil Infraction citation may bo filed with tho District Court and a copy of tho dtation moy bo served by first-dao* moH upon tho oliegod viototor at tho alleged violator'* lost known address. Tho citation filed with tho court doos not need ta comply to* all particular* with tho requirements for dtation* a* provided by Sections 8705 and 8709 of the Art. but -holl consist of a sworn complaint containing the allegations slated to* tho munkipal ordinance violation notice and shall foiriy inform the alleged violator how to respond to the citation. tac. 14A. ScftedPtaUcMfUmeooteMMboA. xbj (g) Municipal dvil Infraction citation* shall be served by an authorized dty official as follows: (1) Except a* provided by Section 14.3 (g) (2). an authorized city off idol shall personally servo a copy of tho diction upon tho alleged violator. (2) H the municipal dvil Infraction action involve* the use or occupancy of fond, a building or other structure, a copy of tho citation doe* not need to bo personally served upon the oHogod violator, but moy bo served upon on owner or occupant of tho fond, building or structure by posting the copy of tho fond or attaching tho copy to tho building or structure. In addition, a copy of the citation sholl bo sent by hrst-clas* moll to tho owner of tho fond, building, or structure at tho owner's lost known address. Spc. 94j4. MvHcfoql chN tafrectfosi cltettosM; contesd*. (a) A munidpol ordinance citation shall contain the name and address of the alleged violator, the munidpol dvil infraction alleged, tho place whore the alleged violator shall appear to* court, the telephone number of tho court, and tho time at or by which tho appearance shall be mode. (b) Further, tho dtotior shall inform the oliegod violatar that ho or she moy do one of tho following: Admit responsibility for tbe municipal dvil infraction "with explanation" by moil by the time specified for appearnnrs or, in person, or by representation (3) Deny responsibility for tho municipal civil infraction by doing either of tho following: (A) (B) Appearing in person for an Informal hearing before a judge or district court magistrate, without tho opportunity of being represented by on attorney, unless o formal hearing before a judge is requested by the dty. Appearing to, court for a formal hearing before a judge, with tho opportunity of being represented by an attorney. Sec. 4,10 fre, 1,31 7,9. Sec. wcA ttt* vamiani. >199*109______ ___________ ___ MFt«l ynlta___________ Parka/Croundo_________ Special aaaej.wens-----Obatructlona___________ .2alX2l».7S«fflS 29a Angle Parking Exhibition OsVXna__ School Ground__________ 7.34 Sec. 7,44 S«g- ''■57 as,. SAC- 9,U9 S«e- 9-130 Sec-._10.ll_ .as, }£,?.«_. Me. 10.53 Sec. 10.87 ?«s, -,9.19; S«e- ’-2 90 Sis. ',?■» Sec. U.3Q g°- h-!h a?-.. 12.1,11. UtW Sec. 12.135 L2.141 1300 fAiV.pg yi<?i».ugn___ ssoloo F.rKino 4 Tr»ftU ControU Hltce’laneom Moul4tlon» 0,rt>4Q«_______________________ 1300.00 Garbage Tti»iters/E«hibiti?n__________ »?9-99 1?°.9a Taxicab*______________________ Te.lcebe_____________________ 3ur.it seelert________________ Obetructlnq Slde««l„ 150,00 no, 99 150-90 150.3C (c) H50.00 715.7,00 1150.00 1)52,99 «U______ H__________________________ »i.29u°JL Poultry (c> Squ1rre1s_____________________ 5»ln«__________________________ ice 00,04_____________________ B Firet riaaa (Violet Loa*) Section* (6) • Offeeee Sec. Sac. Sec. Sec. 12.159 12.200 12.215 12.221 Trash Duap Blcvcles Skateboards Secondhand Dealers $50,00. $50.00 $50.Q0_ >50,00 ??99,99 1300.00 1390.09 1300.09 S300.C0 150.00 2^00 3.00 Otteaeo Code ?2S9,99. IS ?npn.y___________ Hoving Structured S300.0Q •150.00 $150.00 $150.00 ..W9-99. Second or ■tape st 5300.00 , s?99.99 .. $300.00 $300.00 •Including Chapters). Artkfofs). DMston*. and Subsections, or portton* thereof, as specified to, this Schedule. (b) A copy of the schedule, a* amended from time to time, shall be posted at the Bureau. tec. 14.7. Autharixed Oty offldai (2) That if the alleged violator desires ta deny responsibility, the alleged violator must apply to tho court in person, by mail, by telephone, or by representation with the time specified for appearance and obtain a scheduled date and time to appear for a hearing, unless a hearing date is specified on the citation. Any City Polke Officer, th* Building Officials ond all other individuals or agencies authorized by Council ore hereby designated a* authorized City Offktols to Issue dvil infraction citation* (directing alleged violators ta appear in Court) or munkipal dvil infraction violation notice* (directing oliegod viototor* to appear ot the Oty of Hasting* Munkipo1 Ordinance Viototion Bureau) a* provided by this (3) That a hearing shall be an informal hearing unless a formol hearing is requested by the alleged violator or the Oty. Code. (4) That at an infornx^ hoaiUip the alleged viototor must appear to, person before a judge or district court magistrate, wit^dut the opportunity of being represented by an attorney. (5) That at a formal hearing the oliegod violator must appear In person before a judge with the opportunity of being represented by an attorney. e^^* iVi see s^^^^*^*** erwe^Bicu Mi n^wuc^ei vwscasowb ewru^w, (a) Bwom PPtaMfoteed. The city hereby establishes a Municipal Ordinance Violations Bureau (-Bureau") as authorized under Section 8396 of the Act to accept admissions of responsibility for municipal civil infraction* in response to municipal civil infraclion violation notice* issued ond served by authorized city officials, and to collect and retain civil fines ond costs as prescribed by this Cod* or any ordinance. (b) Locattoe; ispirtelin; nwgliynR; nde* and reguiattons. Tho Bureau shall be located at City Holl, and shall b* under the supervision and control of the City Clerk Treasurer. The Clerk­ Treasurer, subject to the approval of the City Council, shall adopt rules ond regulations for tho operation of the Bureau, and appoint any necessary qualified city employees to administer tho Bureau P/77) mt.w HM.W Mlgipq PotFltl_____ Trenoter of Land_____ ?«9,. S.dM. 3.706 (c) Tho citation shall also mfoim the alleged violator of all of the following: (1) That if tho alleged violator desires ta admit responsibility "with explanation in person or by representation. tho alleged violator must apply to tho court in person, by moil, by telephone, or by representation within tho time specified for appearance and obtain a scheduled date and time for an appearance. (d) The citation shall contain a notice in boldfaced typo that tbe failure of the alleged violator to appear within the time specified in tho citation or at tho time scheduled for a hearing or appearance is a misdomoanor and will result in entry of a default judgment against tho alleged violator on the municipal civil infraction Abstain: rirat Ottes— Sect.loa(s) Ji) ^omn rvsponsioiiiTy tot mo municipal crvn winlk.non oy mon. in person, or oy ropresonTOrion, ot or by the time specified for appearance. (2) -■--*■■. ig ..j . «. (a) A schedule of dvil fines payable to tho Bureau for Admission* of responsibility by person* served with Munkipal Ordinance Violation Notice* is hereby established. Tho fine* for tho violations listed below shall bo a* follows: (1) Based upon investigation tho official ho* reasonable cause to believe that tho person is responsible for a municipal dvil infraction; or (2) Based upon investigation of a complaint by someone who allegedly witnessed the person commit a municipal civil infraction, the official ha* reasonable cause to believe that the person is responsible for an infraction and H the prosecuting attorney or city attorney approves to, writing the issuance of tho citation. eoe (c) OWmSW <4 WWWm. TH, Iwwu mo, dttpote only ol munidpol Wroctten ylolaMon, lor which o tin, ha, boon Khmhilod and lor which a munidpol cMI Infraction rtotofor* notic, (a> compared with o dtohon) ha, boon Iwuod. Tho tod that a fine hot bo*', i rcfmdulod for o particular rloloHoo iholl not wttltlo any ponon to dlrpate of th, violation of th, (umu. Nothing In thlt Chapter •hall pmenf or rMtrfct the Oty front Itwlng a munidpol dvil Infraction citation for ony dotation or from protocoling ony violation In a court of competent |uritdlctlon. No pmton iholl bo raqulrad to dnpoto of o municipal dvil Infraction violation ol the luraou and may hove tho violation procomod bofor, o court of appropriate furlidlctton The unwllllngnow of ony ponon to dlrpoto of any vtotahon otthoiuraou thoflnot prafudico th, ponon or In any way dimlnith ifw ponon', right,, privilege, and pratectior* accorded by law. (c) Each citation shall be numbered consecutively and shall bo in o form appro»*d by the state court administrator. Tho original citation shall bo filed with tho District Court. Copie* of tho citation shall bo retained by the Oty and issued to tho alleged violator a* provided by Section 8705 of tho Act. (1) Tho sanction lor a violation which is a municipal civil infraction shall bo a civil fine (616) 948-3000 teettoa 2. BevorabNty. The various port*, sections and douse* of this Ordinance ore hereby doctored to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or douse Is adjudged unconstituttonol or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, tho remainder of the Ordinance shall not bo affected thereby. Sectfoa 3. ConfBcte. All ordinance*, resolutions and orders, and parts of ordinances, resolutions and orders inconsistent or conflicting with ony part of this Ordinonc* or* h*reby r*p*al*d to th* exlent of such Inconsistency or conflict. Sectfon 4. Effocttvo Date. This ordinance shall become effective upon publication. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Bloom, that the above Ordinance be adopted as rood. YEAS: 6 NAYS 1 ABSTAIN 0 ABSENT I I. Shoran Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Orainanco adopted by tho Hosting* City Council on the 8th day of August. 1994. Shoran Vickery. Oty Clerk �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 27, 1995 ‘Fast Times’ breaks 200-mph barrier Following two year* of fine tuning and adjustments. Gun l^kc Pro-mod driver Jeff Covey has finally broken a barrier he has dreamed about — the 200-milc-pcr-bour mart Running in the pro-mod division of tbe Lxgends Race at the Mid-Michigan Motorplea, July 15. be and hi* 1970 Camaro cleared tbe quarter mile in 6.965 seconds for a speed of 201.11 miles per hour. "Once the time was flashed on tbe board." Margie Covey, wife and number one fan of her husband, "the crew was doing somer­ saults and we qualified number one in the pro-mod race that night." She said the team saw the possibility of taking the championship that evening with everything dialed in and running "beauti­ fully.* but the rains fell to stop racing "We've worked for this ET (clapred time) and speed for so long, it tastes as good to us as we thought it would." Jeff said. He said the best part was the run came when the track temperature was well over 100 degrees and the relative humidity ap­ proaching 80 percent. “The car was set up just right for the run." Ik also said the changes he and the crew have made in the car leaves the door open (or more sub-seven second runs by Fast Times. . The car was originally built in 1981 and has been improved over the years. It cur­ rently sports a 526 cubic inch Rodck with Bow Tie heads by Diamond Dave. It's painted a high-gloss metal-flake Barney purple with accents. The pink interior is his wife’s idea. The car his also set two track record for door cars. "Fast Times may have seen its first sixsecond run." Jeff said, "but it’s sure to see many more." He said a fnend joked to him later about •he cost of reaching the 200 mile per hour plateau. "'Just think what it took to reach the six-second range,' he said to me. now imag­ ine how many thousands of dollars it will trke to get to the five-second range.' Ha. ba 1 said to him." The Coveys said Fast Times would be setting gathering dust if it hadn't been for their sponsors who stand with them In the success of tl< car. "Gun luike Performance. Klotz Special Formula. Kobelko and Mayer Technology got us where we are today," Margie said. "Knoll Gas deserves an extra big thanks for their support of us." The crew include co-owner and crew chief Chuck LaRoy. co-chief Greg Tolle*. Dave Kahn. Janie Tolle*. Stacy Covey. Randi Covey and Jim LaRoy Tbe distinctive paint job for the Fast Time* was applied by Marv Basler from the Wyoming Body Shop of Grand Rapids. Je« Covey stands with his 200 mHe-per-bour pnHnodfled 1 Local drivers dominate feature heat at fair’s demo derby Six local drivers survived a five hardfought and slippery heals to make it to the feature at the 1995 Barry County Fair de­ molition derby. Thursday night. The start of lhe first heat was held up for about 10 minutes because the rain which had fallen earlier tn lhe day made tbe arena extremely slippery. Robin Barton, the final driver to enter the ring, spent lhe tune ac­ quainting herself with tbe low side of tbe track as her car kept sliding back down in the greasy clay. She also receive one of the loudest ova­ tions of the night when she hammered the gas. throwing mud. and slid into position just as tbe bead flagman was about say something about her ability to drive. From the first beat. Todd Hansen of Hast­ ings. driving an Oldsmobile, was runner up to Chris Wing of Wyoming In tbe second heal, a pair of Hastings drivers. David Hurvath and veteran derby driver Steve Hard Sr. look on all comers to place firn and second respectively. Harvalh's Ford with 302 cubic inches un­ der tbe hood stalled several times, looking as if lo give tbe win lo Hard in tbe Chevy Known for Its durability and sought after by many derby drivers, the 302 belched black smoke and restarted everytime for Harvaih nearly unstoppable. In the final heal. Ron Smith of Mid­ dleville and Ron Miller of Hamilton, both tn Chevys. balded die longest contest. Tbe two were almost surprised by first-lime driver Teresa Kurr ot Hastings, who not-so quietly bashed her way lo lhe final three of lhe heal She became a parked car when she threw the car into reverse and her driveshaft went south. In the feature heat. Jon Raymond, driving lhe Torooado did most of lhe damage to other cars, but al the same time, made Us full-size sedan into a compact, while Trolard and McGhan. lhe third heal finalists, took care of the rest. Trolard came out on top. winning hts third championship at Barry County and McGhan finished runner up. bis car giving up for good after several front-end slugs from Tro­ lard. The crowd, which again packed the stands to overflow capacity, also got a taste of tbe derby when can spinning 360s threw mud into tbe stands as souvenirs. Again, as in several year's pan. more than a dozen drivers voiced concerns about the lack ot a consolation or second-chance beat The drivers pointed out that in most motor sports, following heal qualifications, drivers have one more chance lo make it into tbe feature heat and questioned why tbe Hastings derby, unlike Lake Odessa, didn't allow a consolation heat. Moving tbe derby from Monday night lo Thursday night, however, was lauded as a better choice by the drivers, most saying it gave them the weekend to remove tbe reusable parts of their cars and sending them to the recycling yards Instead of leaving lhe can parked in driveways through tbe week. Derby winner Jim Trota rtfs USA 1 took little damage In heat three, but Date McGhan put some serious hits on the Impala In tie feature. Trolard of Grand Rapids, both driving Chevys placed first and second in beat three. Tbe Impala driven by Trolard took little damage in tbe beat, but McGhan was able to out-dnve Trolard for tbe win. (Actually. Hard drove him out of the arena with a healthy push.) Jon Raymond of Middleville, driving an Oldsmobile outlasted James Newton of Hastings In tbe fourth heat Newton's Chrysler took a beating, as did Raymond s Torooado. but lhe Toronado. tvith fronlwheel drive and a strong front bumper, was It look car company engineers batons ol dokars and years ol study lo build a sate . and aoM car. It takes derby drivers minutes to turn them Into scrap. Rusty Barton puls the Nt on heat winner Dale McGhan In a second generation car. Barton's car was in last year's derby but got hung up on logs after losing the radtalor. Motorcross draws capacity crowd to fair For the fourth year In a row the stands were packed wall to wall for the District 14 Motorcross points race al the Barry County More than 2500 fans filled lhe stands. Friday night, to watch as beginners, semi­ professional and professional riders lived and cried over tbe hairpin turn off tbe rubber band start, the double-double, single-double, rocker bumps and thrilling triple jump in front of the stands. Riders ar young as four years old oo 50 cc automatic motorcycles negotiated the haz­ ards Some kids on bikes which hadn't the clearance lo go over lhe lop oo some of lhe bills set up for the course, needed a push from mom or dad. The fans were thrilled by the pro and semi-pro riders who challenged lhe triple jump in from of tbe stands, going airborne more than 20 feet off the ground and 40 feet in distance before landing. Some riders made it look easy, taking the time in the air to wave al the crowd, while others lost control either oo takeoff or in the air to make the landing bonc-crushtngly painful. The classes of riders were separated by age. experience and bike or quad engine dis­ placement. Riders on quad runners also added ex­ citement with their "never say surrender" at­ titude. No quads were able to clear the three-jump obstacle, although some tried and the results were less than pretty. Quad runners also had a harder time in tbe first hairpin turn as their width made lhe comer more crowded and several times one quad would ride up the tires of a competitor. Racers were running for points in lhe Dis­ trict 14 Fair Scries Points Championships. Hastings was the second of six races in the series A rider from tie 125cc A ciass crtecks out tie capacity crowd as he dears al three jumps under the lights in front of lhe grand stand. Riders in the 125cc novice class race anxmd the first hair-pin turn In the competition at the Barry County Fair. I Sports physicals to be held at DKHS Dehoo-Kellogg Schools. Delton Medical Clinic and Delton Ambulance Service-Sports Medicine Division are sponsoring an evening of sports physicals for all students grades seven through 12 who are interested in participaiing in athletics during the upcoming school year. The physicals will be conducted Thursday, Aug. 3 from 5 lo 9 p.m. in the High School gymaaxiwn for all athletes. The cost will be $7 and forms need to be picked up at DeltonKellogg High School office before the Football practice at HHS starts Aug. 7 Hastings High School student athletes planning on playing football this season will have their first practice Aug. 7 at 8:30 aza at the fieldhouse oo Johnson's Field, according lo head coach Jeff Keller All student participating in sports must have a physical card on file at the high school office before beginning practice. Keller said the practices will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more Information contact the high school at 948-4409. New varsity volleyball coach at Delton An export rider reaches heights ol more than 20 feet when clearing the triple jump (Photo courtesy ol Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg High School has announced the hiring of Ronda Sturgeon of Kalamazoo as the varsity volleyball coach at Delton Kellogg High School. She has been a freshman and middle school coach at Dehon and the junior vanity coach at Hackett Catholic before com­ ing to Delton Sturgeon has worked in the middle school as a Resource Room teacher for the pest two years and came to Delton-Kellogg after a career at Kalamazoo Valley Community Col­ lege and Nazareth College. She was a member of the Nazareth team which won a National Championship. Sturgeon is looking forward to a gcxxl year, and will be working to continue developing the younger program. Next week the school will be sponsoring a summer clinic for all middle school and high school volleyball players Wes Han dle from KVCC will be the camp clinician at DeltonKellogg physical dale. Each athlete will need to have parents fill out the physical form, emergency form and relese form before a physical will be given. These forms will be available beginning July 19th. A student-athlete must have a physical signed by a doctor before particiating in athletics at Delton-Kellogg. •‘This is the first year we have worked with the Medical Clinic and our Sportsmedacme Di v isjoo io arrange this opportunity for our athletes," said athletic director Karen Leinaar. “We are hoping the turnout to be great and easy for our athlete* and tbeit parents, as they wUl no longer need an ap­ pointment to wait for a physical.” If anyone ha* any questions, contact (616) 623-9285 Hastings Men’s Softball League GreaalNvtona W-L Hast San. Service............................................ 6-4 Jarman Const................................................. ...5-5 Hasting, Mutual................................................5-6 Thrifty Car Rental........................................ A-tfl BUT, Safety Service...................................... 2-H E W Bliss........................ .............................3-11 BteeDtvMsa Hastings Chrysler........................................... 114 Okie Towne (Red)........................................... .8-2 Okie Towne (Black)........................................ .8-2 Kmart...................................................................5-4 Brian's/Ritsema................................................. 7-6 TNR......................................................................» Cappon’s............................................................. Home Run Leaden - D Miller 9. M. David 8. S. Panhall 7. Bob Madden 5. G. Fergeson 5. Bobby Madden 5. La Weeks Rauhs TNR 7. Thrifty 6; Sanitary II. Thrifty IP, Sanitary 7, Cappon 5; Chrysler 13. Kmart 0; Chrysler II. Kmart I; OTT (Black) 17. Bill's 4. This Week’s Games Wednesday. July 26 - 6:30. TNR vs. Bliss: 7:30. Sanitary vs. Jarman: 8:30. Sanitary vs Mutual: 9:30, Sanitary vs. TNR. Thursday. July 27 - 6:30. Chrysler VS Thrifty: 7:30. OTT (Black) vs. Jarman; 8:30. Brian s vs. TNR; 9:30. Brian's vs. Cappoa’s. Friday. July 28 — 6:30, Kmart vs. ul I (Rad): 7:30. Kmart vs. OTT (Red); 8:30. Mutual VI. OTT (Rad); 9:30. Mutual VS Bill's. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 27, 1995 — Page 13 Mental Health serves about 1,000 Editor’s Note: The following is a repeat of last week's story which was transposed incorrectly from the front page to page 3 in the paste up stage ofproduction. by Elaiee GBbert Assistant Editor When Barry County Mental Health Ser­ vice! opened its doors about 21 yean ago, Joseph Seelig wax the first employee. He's still there at tbe helm as director and spends about a quarter of his time in clinical work. Seelig. a licensed psychologist at the doc­ toral level and a licensed family therapist, has seen mental health services change from an emphasis on institutionalization to to­ day's treatment in the community. Seelig is an advocate of keeping mental health patients in the community whenever possible and said he has even been surprised at the strides that can be made with doses of patience and individual attention rather than the old style treatment of warehousing in a state hospital for an average of six months to four years. "We have about 1,000 people in the county that are highly dependent on the (mental health) program,* Seelig said, adding that many of them had previously been hospitalized in state facilities One of tbe services he discussed is the county's Day Care program, designed for people who are developmentally disabled or menially ill. The program serves about 50 people per d«y. "Many of Ihote were formerly in an Inititullon and they frankly couldn't continue to ftmetion without that (Day Care) program." Seelig said. ‘...You teach people stills but their mental capacity ts al a level where they don't retain skills unless you keep reinforc­ ing them on a regular basis. If they are al home for a week they Just forget, basically, what they learned. "We have some people who will be there (In the Day Care program) for a lifetime. Some of them we have actually pul oo joba...I'vt been pleasantly surprised because I was very skeptical that we could do II when we started. We have brought some people a lot further man they ever would have been In an mattiutioo.Ifa a difficult task k»d you have to be very patient because the gains ate very stow...' The clients are bused to the building lhe Mental Health Department leases from the county near Algonquin Lake. (The program originally was housed in Freeport and started with 8 to 10 clients.) "After awhile It eras amazing with tbe right amount of attention what they were able lo do. They weren't gening ataenden or mnefr tciubiliUBvewenr tn btantunona- — "We teach them (clients) skills to live In foster boroes or in the community." Some arm all he program five times a week, others two or three times. "Ivom my point of view, it's a lol better hl the community for those people than It was In an institution parked in a corner someplace and just being warehoused..' SeeHgsaid. "I think Barry County is getting its mon­ ey's worth," said County Commissioner Emmet Herrington. "It Is less exper-sive to treat them In tbe community. Wc don't hospitalize many people.* Seelig said. Tbe County Menial Health Department can provide services in the community for roughly $100 per day compared to the $400 In $500 per day coal lo keep a patient in a public inuitution and $800 or $900 for pri­ vate facilities. "So we are saving a bunch ot money." Seelig said. We have another group of people that we treat who do not have the ability io pay or have used up their insurance... I want to make tbe point that we have never seen Barry County Mental Health as a. quote, welfare program. We re a treatment program. We open cases with tbe idea of closing cases "What we try to do is treai people, gel them up to tbe level of optimal function that we think we can get them and get them back to work or taking care of their families, those kinds of things. It's not long tom care if we can avoid it There are a few people that we will have to take care of the rest of their lives. They were highly dependent oo tbe institution and they're dependent on us now and that continues." Seelig said. "I think our success to this point has been .because we have had a really committed staff." Seelig said. One drawback lhe County Mental Health Department faces is having the lowest per capita budget tn lhe region. Seelig told lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners last week. However. Seelig told commissioners he wasn't complaining. " The mental health department gels about $56 per capita, while, for example. Kent County receives $118 per capita "The county (of Barry) has not pul more real dollars into the system than there was 20 years ago. Pari of lhe problem is the county hasn't had the money." he said. The County Menial Health department was bom about 22 years ago when the County Board formed the Menial Health Board, be sakl Last year the County Menial Health Dept, spent $2,851 million but it could have had a $3.4 million budget if more local matching funds were available "We lapsed considerable money because we didn't have local match. The way lhe system works, basically, is you can't spen 1 tbe money unless you can match it with $10 (from the county or other local funds for every $100 received from the stale). "We have been strangled in lerms of a the of local match. We went for 10 years with­ helps people after a crisis and puis them into out-patient services or some other kind of service that fits their need "and get them up and running again," Seelig said. Tbe cutreach program is for people who have no transportation or are immobile. Changes looming in the mental health arena were also mentioned by .Seelig. "We re in the same position that everybody else is. watching to see what happens at the federal government level "There is a new mental health code that has been floated into tbe Legisla­ ture...Basically, it is a conservative approach as opposed to something that's going to cover all the bases. As hearings come up. I'm going to be speaking io it. I have a couple of problems with it: one is tbe amount of red tape it throws at tbe counties. Basically it's one of those state documents that doesn't trust anybody. "We have people on our staff that are committed and I don't need to check on them 99 different ways to satisfy the state gov­ ernment... Another problem, potentially for the mental health code, is there is a carrot for programs to consolidate. That is to say that a number of counties could go together and form a program and be independent of county government. Frankly, I would rather see the program stay with county govern­ ment because I think you need that grass roots support and occasionally the County Commission's muscle to make things work. "If we're going to go across county lines. I'd rather do it at a service level where we contract with other counties for something they've got and they contract something that we've got which means that some of our clients may have to travel a little further, but it's a better way to get all the services because we can't. We don't have the funds to provide all the services ourselves. "On the surface, 1 would like lo sec the state get block grants and get rid of some of tbe federal regulations that aren't really nec- out any change in the local match. There was money available Tor growth but we couldn't capture it because we didn't have a local match.Frankly...I’m not here com­ plaining. ..I'm just saying lhai there are counties of our size thai are considerably ahead of us in terms of mental health dol­ lars." "We collect more money than any other counties on a percentage basts" (for services given to other counties), and that is consid­ ered "local funds" just as if lhe county had supplied it. Seelig noted that Barry County has stayed out of high cost residential care programs, using a lot of foster homes instead. "We constantly have io fine lune (tbe budget), bow much is left, how much we can do and keep something in lhe pot for emergencies," "Basically, we have tried to make growth dependent oo real need, not on what's popu­ lar this year." Seelig explained. Despite the low per capita budget, be said. "We never have had any red ink. If we don't have enough money, we cut . When that happens our services get thinner for awhile." He said he was glad to see the county get iu fiscal matters in order when It recently did some budget cutting. "I don't mind lhe cuts for those purposes If you didn't, it would Jun he a slow, long term problem...! would just as soon lake care ot it now. There U a ka of needs in Barry County for human services. We see ourselves as part of the human services group but we are what I consider to be mostly specialized treatment. We have leu ability to do prevention and all those kinds of things which 1 call more social engineering. We Jun don't have the funds to do that. There's lots of people out there who don't understand economics. And yet there are a lot ot neat ideas about what we could do with our money." Other counties have found themselves in trouble when they've followed tbe 'neat idem' path. Seelig said. They've gone on to what will make a lot of people happy and ignored their mentally ill. That's why you've got a lot of people wandering around homeless. You read all the horror stories. "We have concentrated upon the people we're supposed to serve." Seelig said. "We need more space and If lhe stale makes more demands we're going to need more staff Frankly. I think we're doing a good job with lhe staff we've got... Discussing some of the services. Seelig said, the County Menial Health program provides a 24-hour crisis intervention line. The jail uses It. the sheriffs department. "There is a possibility of less resources in the future just because of fiscal constraints that are going to occur at the federal level.** Seelig said. Even if there is a shortage of resources ir. the future, he said. "I think thai we nxd to continue our commitment to patients that we brought out of institutions. Basically, we sakl to them, we ll make life better for you in the community ...And I hope the Commission and the Board has a personal commitment to live up io what we said to them over the past 20 years, which is 'wc will provide services for you in the commu­ nity.*" Seelig said. Mike Struve Lake O Police Chief leaves for new post by Kcl«, Habcdtcr Stqff Writer Oiler Mike Struve has resigned from the Lake Odessa Police Department to become a patrolman for the Wyoming (Mich.) Police Department His last day as chief was July 14. Though the move will more than likely be a "professional enhancement," said Village Manager John French. 'Mike told us that this decisions was not just a money and benefits issue." One of Struve's last acts was to promote senior officer John Shaw io sergeant in an acting chief capacity. In addition, the de­ partment also has promoted Bryin Nelson and Steve Bukala from part-time to full-time positions. "I'm really looking forward lo serving the residents of Lake Odessa to lhe best of my ability." said Shaw. Struve came to lhe village six years ago as an officer from the Ionia County Sheriffs Department, and stepped in as acting chief when previous Chief Glen Desgrange suf­ fered a heart attack. Afterward, be was pro­ moted Ic chief. "Mike was probably one of lhe most welltrained chiefs the village has had." said French. "He is one of the very few profes­ sional emergency management directors in tbe stale." Strove, who has a four-year criminal Jus­ tice degree from Grand Valley State Univer­ sity. was also heavily involved in lhe "We do g-; a fair amount o( criaes and we • try totfeM-wlth a ultas auunlxxly tluiiiur somebody off kt tbe state hospital," he said. Another program is "Stabilization" which Sand! (Frey) Christie school's Drug Abuse Resistance (DARE) program. In addition, he is a traffic recon­ structionist and was frequently used by other police departments to figure out complicated accidents. Considering all of that. French said, with Struve's absence, tbe village has "mighty lough shoes to fill... "The village is fortunate that Mike assem­ bled a very good department. In this transi­ tional time, we'll do the best we can to maintain the high level of service Mike maintained," French said. French went on to say that the village will consider all applications for the position. "We re trying to be open minded and al­ low for al> possibilities." In other department news during this time heavy with change, the village is waiting de­ livery of a brand new patrol car. Tbe roughly $23,000 car is being funded by the village. "We weren't scheduled to buy another car until the next budget year," French said, "but with our new 24-hour coverage, we were having a lot more mechanical problems and needed the new car." French said the village has suffered a Ion with Struve's decision to move on. "Mike did a wonderful job for the village in many ways. Well miss his enthusiasm, dedication, organization and public relations skflls.” Struve didn't respond to phone calls made to obtain his comments. PUBLIC NOTICE Reserve your booth today for the: 1 Congratulations John Shaw I 2nd ANNUAL MAPLE VALLEY | COMMUNITY EDUCATION J995 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show Notice is hereby given that It will not be necessary to hold a Primary Elec­ tion In the City of Hastings prior to the 1995 Odd Year General Election. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk Hastings, Michigan 1995 CMU Grad Masters of Science in Administration Date: Saturday. October 28. 1995 Time: 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Location: Cafeteria and Adjoining Halls Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School 11090 Nashville Highway • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 25, 1995 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Vermontville. Michigan 49096 Phone: 517-427-3037 Booth Sizes & Rales: 8'x4' - $25 • 8’xl0' - $30 General Laborer Viatec in Hastings is accepting applications for full-time general laborer positions. Experience in fiberglass production preferred. Apply between hours of 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm Monday through Friday at NUBSING ASSISTANT CLASS Viatec 1220 W. State St., Hastings E.O.B. Ewn *500 upon wconUul compMon ot • two wnk training No artificial chemical sprays or fertilizers PLOWSHARES Certified Organic Farm Hastings Athletic Boosters of ciaos wifl b« from 6:15 a m. to 3:00 p.m. H you are interested In taking this class, picas* come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 a.m. and 4 30 p.m. Monday through Friday to fiB out an GOLF TOURNAMENT at 5400 Wilkins Rd., Hastings Thornapple Manor HA8THG8 GOFXTRT CUB - HA8TOGS, II (616) 623-8321 or 623-8322 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 EOE 8ATURDAT. 1IJGV8T 5,1995 NOTICE H.Y.A.A. FOOTBALL SIGN-UP CHANGE In support of the new Hastings Middle School/ Y.M.C.A. 78er Football League, H.Y.A.A. will not be hosting a 7th or 8th grade football team for the 1995 season. Third through sixth grade sign-ups will still be held as scheduled — July 29,1995,10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at the Hastings Middle School practice field. BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATES 1995-96 7:30 p.m.. Monday. August 28. 1995 ......................................... Hastings Middle School 7:30 p.m.. Monday. September 18 ................................. Central Elementary School 7:30 p.m.. Monday. October 16 .................. Pleasantvlew Elementary School 7:30 p.m.. Monday. November 20 ....................... Northeastern Elementary School 7:30 p.m.. Monday. December 18. 1995 ......................................... Hastings Middle School 7:30 p.m.. Monday. January 15. 1996 ................ Southeastern Elementary School 7:30 p.m„ Monday. February 19 ................. ..............Hastings Middle School 7:30 p.m.. Monday. March 18 ............................................... Hastings High School 7:30 p.m.. Monday. April 15 ............ Pleasantview Elementary School 7:30 p.m. Monday. May 20 .................................... Hastings Middle School 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 1996 ...........................................Hastings Middle School 4 Person Scramble • 18 Holes Shotgun Start - 8:00 a.m. • $55.00 per person Includes green fees, cart, pig roast, and free gifts CASH PRIZES 1ST - $200 15TH - $100 STH - $100 20TH - $100 10TH - $100 M tie (meeds ■■ be contributed lo fw ranovafcn lofthegwHiofibHMds For Reservations Cal Hastings Country Club. (616) 945-2756 i �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 27, 1995 • Tbe sentencing of a Grand Rapids man who admitted io embezzling funds from clients was delayed for one year so be can earn money to pay back his victims. Charles Van Vliet. 53. will be back in court July 18. 1996. for sentencing on two counts of unauthorized use of customers' funds. In the meantime, he will continue to work at his job with a water softener com­ pany to pay testitution on the money he embezzled Van Vliet. a former securities agent, owes clients mon* than 584,000. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said he would delay the sentencing so Van Vliet can earn money to repay the victims. "I want to see if you are serious" about paying restitution. Fisher said. "The time for playing games is over." The recommended guidelines for sentenc­ ing Van Vliet arc zero to 12 months in Jail. • A 24-ycar-old Delton man pleaded guilty to two of nine charges against him. Brian Sutherland pleaded guilty to at­ tempted malicious destruction of property over 5100 and resisting and obstructing a po­ lice officer He had broken a scale at the Del­ ton Felpausch in March and eluded police in April. Both charges carry possible sentences of Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 \iilioiia! \d\ H allied I or Suh GOV’T NOW HIRING. SI 1.IOOS122,000 ♦ BENE HTS. NO EXP. OK. CALL TOLL FREE 1-SOO-37I-49O1 EXT. J-1351 WANTED BABYSITTER: 2nd ihift ta our Middleville hora. Call 795-9191 BEAUTIFUL FULL SIZE coach and matching chair. “Country Btoc”. Brand new! 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Three paid coaching positions are available, interested candidates should apply at the YMCA Office, 254 E. state, by July 28th. Medical Biller 138 bed skilled nursing facility is looking for an individual experienced in Medical billing/Accounts receivable for a fast paced office environment. Major focus will be billing Medicare, Medicaid, Private pay, and insurance companies. Previous long term care billing experience a definite plus. Must have excellent organizational and communication skills, be highly motivated, a self starter, and detail conscious. Must also have proven skills in typing, word processing, and computer usage Excellent wages, fringes and working conditions. Send resume with confidential salary history to: Jim DeYoung, Business Mana­ ger, Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058. EOE 911 DISPATCHER* SlVHr-6Benefits! Will train! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee. AIRLINE TICKET AGENT$9.43/Hr, will train! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee.___________ ATTENTION: RN's and LPN'i, Hastings area. Vent experience required. Private duty, day shifts available. Please call Visiting Nurse Extra Care. 1-616-365-3996. We are • member of the Butterworth Health System.______________ £SJ\L IS NOW ACCEPT­ ING applications for all factory positions in our Systems A Metals Group. Please fill out applications in person, MondayThursday, 8:30am-12:30pm. ET3J, 9818 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia. Ml 49316. We offer a complete benefit pack<c. E.O.E________________ HELP WANTED: In adult foster care. Must be familiar with diabetics, have CPR and first aid training, have current TB lest, be an experienced cook. This is a part-time over night job. Call 948-3619.______________ HOSPITAL JOBS - TO S14/Hr. Many positions! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee. LAUNDRY ATTENDANT WANTED Mature, responsible, adult for evenings in Hastings. Send reply to: Box 374, C/O J-Ad Graphics, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058_________ TEACHERS AIDE- To S400AVK♦Benefits! Will train! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee. two year* in prison and/or a $1,000 fine. In exchange for the picas, the prosecutor's office has agreed to drop seven other charges. These include charges of malicious destruc­ tion of property, assault, trespassing, and aggravated stalking. Sentencing has been set for Aug. 31. • A 20-year-old Battle Creek man was sen­ tenced to two to 15 year* in prison for break­ ing into a Maple Grove Township home last year. Scott Lee Meditz was sentenced to 24 to 180 months in prison, with credit for 254 days already served. He was also ordered io pay $2,168 in restitution. • An 18-year-old Parchment man was sen­ tenced to jail time for trespassing. William Stover will serve three weekends in jail for the misdemeanor charge. He pleaded guilty to the charge last month, and in exchange for his pica, the prosecutor's of­ fice dropped a felony charge of carrying a concealed weapon. • A 21-year-oid Martin woman stood mute to charges of retail fraud. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf ol Regina M Marshall. She is charged with three counts of first-degree retail fraud. It is alleged she stole goods from an Orangeville Township store oo three different occasions. The charges carry possible sentences of two years in prison and a $1,000 fine. A pre­ trial ha* been scheduled for Aug. 17. • Final pretrial dates for a 19-year-old Bat­ tle Geek num have been scheduled. Ian Bretner faces charges of fleeing a Barry Township police officer and operating under the influence of alcohol. OUTL is a misde­ meanor. but tbe fleeing charge carries a pos­ sible sentence of one to four year* in prison and a $10,000 fine. Final pretrial is Aug. 17. and a jury trial has been set for Aug. 21. • A 30-year-old man was sentenced to not less than five yean in jail for breaking into a Baltimore Township bona, in 1992. Todd VanHooue of Fort Scott, Kansas, was sentenced to 60 to 180 months in prison. He bad pleaded guilty to tbe charge in June. Rre destroyed the interior of the C Store in NashviOe early Sunday morning. Although an estimate of total damages are not available at thia time, owners report a loss of inventory of over $20,000. For the pest several days, employees have been working to clean up. Kim Zinger carries debris out of the building Fire damages heavy at Nashville C Store by Cindy J Smith Staff Writer An electrical fire broke out early Sunday morning, causing extensive damage to the C Store al 416 North Main St. in Nashville. Store Manager Ronda Edinger said that even though the structure stands, tbe interior of lhe building and all contents were de­ stroyed despite efforts by lhe Nashville Fire Department. The fire, which is still under investiga­ tion. according to owner Jim Davis, is sus­ pected io have started behind a cooler. "Although we suspect an electrical prob­ lem behind (hat cooler, we are still uncertain of exactly what happened." said Davis. "We may never know." Tbe fire first was reported at about 5:30 a.m. by newspaper delivery person who "no­ ticed something was wrong " He immedi­ ately went up lhe street lo the Shell gas sta­ tion and alerted Manager Debbie Reid. "Joey (from lhe Battle Creek Enquirer) came Into the station a Utile after 5:30 a m. and asked what was going oo inside the C Store, and said things just didn't look right." Reid said. "I went down to lhe store, lhe windows were black and tbe building was unusually warm, although smoke wasn't no­ ticeable. I called the Nashville Rre Depart­ ment." According to reports, lhe fire department war on lhe scene within minutes and con­ tained lhe fire without assistance. It look, however, about four hours io put out lhe flames. Edinger said. Store ownen are hoping lo re-open within a month, but are still awaiting cstimateartSf damages from the insurance company. "We don't have any estimates back from our Insurance adjuster pertaining to damages io the building yet" said Davis during an in­ terview Wednesday, "but we lost at least $20,000 in inventory." In lhe mean time, store employees, includ­ ing Edinger. Kim Zinger. Lisa Planck. Becky Planck. Teresa Franklin and Margaret Felder, are working to clean up the mess ten by the fire. • A trial date ha* been set for a Plainwell man facing four charges, including assault. Mark K. Morris, 39,1* charged with as­ sault with intent io do great bodily harm, which is a 10-year felony. He is also charged with malicious destruction of police u fin property, driving with a suspended license, and fleeing and eluding a police officer. Final pretrial ha* been set for Sept. 14. and a jury trial ba* been set for Sept. 25. • Final pretrial and trial date* have been set for a Cadillac couple accused of breaking and entering. Donald R Hopper. 37. and Diana Kay Wines. 32. are charged with breaking and en­ tering. larceny in a building and conspiracy to commit larceny. Both will have a final pretrial Aug. 24 and a trials have been scheduled for Aug. 28. Both are charged as fourth offense habitual offenders, which could raise any sentence ot five years or more to life in prison. Tbe breaking and entering charges carry a maxi­ mum five-year prison sentence. . A Hastings man accused of criminal sex­ ual conduct has been declared incompetent to stand Ina! Larry S. Moore. 39. is accused of commit­ ting second-degree CSC against a boy In No injuries in house fire An unidentified bind woman was rescued from the home of Bi Garrow, 636 Wai Lake Road, after a fire started in a living room chair Tuesday afternoon. Hastings Fire Deportment officials state tbe fire may have been started by a cigarette Tbe home was declared a total loss, damaged by heat, smoke and water The fire was contained to the inisde of the building. No one was injured. June 1993. Moore has been declared incom­ petent in tbe past, delaying any trial fix tbe sex offense His trial again has been post­ poned because he was declared incompetent in a July 14 report. He was charged as a fourth offense habit­ ual offender, which means when he is brought to trial, he could face life in prison. • A Delton man was arraigned on charges be violated tbe nites of his probation Scott Dolphman. 26. was arraigned on charges of failing lo report to his probation officer and drug offenses A hearing has been scheduled for Aug. 18. • A 21-year-oid Grand Rapids man pleaded guilty lo charge that he violated his proba­ tion James C. Vanayl pleaded guilty to failing lo pay fines and coats, moving from an ap­ proved residence and lenninaliog his em­ ployment. In exchange for his plea, a fourth charge was dropped by lhe prosecutors office. Sentencing has been scheduled for Aug. 17. • A Kentwood man will be in court in September lo face criminal sexual conduct charges. A final pretrial dale of Sept. 28 has been set for Stephen Fedewa 24. A jury trial date is set for Oct. 9. Fedewa is charged with four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count of second-degree CSC. He is accused of raping a I <3-year-old girl. Wheat field destroyed in blaze Almost 30 seres of wheal were lost after s fire swept through 1 farm in Woodland Monday. Woodland Rre Chief Tom Clark said the fire, on Bob Ressner's farm al 7397 Cartion Center Road, was started by a car exhaust igniting wheal stubble. The fire spread lo a lotin Deere combine, which in turn spread to lhe field of wheat. About 30 acres of standing wheat, with a value of $6,000. were lost in the blaze. Tbe combine was worth between $90,000 and $100,000. Clast said. The Lake Odessa fire Department assisted Woodland. The fire was reported al 1:57 p.m. and the departments were at the farm an hour and a half, controlling tbe fire. Fire cuts power in Orangeville A fire in an electrical substation cut off power to Orangevine residents for more than five hours last Thursday. A substation transformer at the station on the corner of Wildwood and Marsh Roads exploded and caught fire early Thursday morning, said Orangeville Township Fire Chief Dan Boulter. The tire crews were called to lhe scene at 7:41 a.m_ and extinguished the fire. The fire knocked out power to an undetermined number of residents. Boulter said. Power was restored to the community around 1 p.m. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Driver not charged for striking child The Delton girl who accidentally struck a child with her car in May will not be charged in the incident. A car driven by Nicoie Cheney. 16. struck a 2 1/2-year-oid Delton boy oo Miller Road May 28. An accident report from the Michigan State Police Hastings post state* that Cheney passed a car then "went back into her lane and when she looked forward again, she saw the pedestrian walking in the roadway toward her." Tbe boy. Andrew Wolf, was walking behind cousins and not his parents, as previously reported. He suffered a broken leg in the accident. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-08-03.pdf d28a405178549850c6681f796b02bfed PDF Text Text Environmental suits settled for firm Surplus food still being distributed See Page 2 Barry County Fair winners See Special Section SeePage 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 C-3 PU’UC LIBRARY Hastings Pub' ICUWm I?! S chupch SI •USmi.Hl 49158 1893 ANNER 121 S.Church St. Hastings,*" Hastings THURSDAY. AUGUST 3. 1995 VOLUME 141, NO. 24 PRICE 25’ Crime up 8 percent in county by Karen Mauch A concert schedkried foe noon Saturday. Aug. 19. wffl benefit toe Muscular Dystrophy Arsoctatfou. The MDA ®d a Hastings twatoess. the Maasfociurera Group of Michigan, are tenants tap to put M the charity Staff Writer A preliminary Michigan Slate Police re­ port shows crime in Barry County rose by more titan 8 percent Iasi year. The Uniform Crime Report is compiled by the Michigan State Police In Lansing and compares crime statistics from 1994 to 1993. The report Um crimes reported from January through December 1994. A preliminary report was released to the governor a few weeks ago. According to the report, crime here rose 8.8 percent In 1994. The county’s crime in­ crease was greater than the combined stale totals, which inerraard by 73 percent Three of the four crimes the report lists as violent rose within the county. Those four crimes are murder, rape, robbery and aggra­ vated assault. The report stated that only aggravated assault saw a decrease last year Last year there were two more rapes than in 1993. up Io 4<> from 44 One murder in the county last year made that siatistic rise because there were no reported murders in 1993. Robbery saw the highest increase, ris­ ing 300 percent in the county, with nine re­ ported robberies in 1994 compared Io three in 1993. Aggravated assaults declined last year, from 81 in 1993 Io 79 In 1994. The repost lists specific numbers for index crimes, of which there are eight: murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft and arson. The total number of Index crimes last year was 1.389. up from 1.276. or an 8.8 percent in­ crease. Overall, a total of 4.700 crimes were committed in the county, up from 1993, when 4J29 crimes were reported. Statewide. 13.006 crimes were reported, up from 12.101 in 1993. Arrests arc not counted as part of the report. These numbers may not show the actual crime rate, however. Julie Allen, of the State Police Uniform Crime Report office in Lansing, said the report is Just a preliminary version and the total results will not be available until the end of the year. The pre­ liminary numbers are those that have been reported io Lansing as of July 1. 1995. Allen said a change in computer programs has changed the way districts report their crime totals to the state police. She said some districts may have reported only a por­ tion of their actual crimes, while others have not reported at all. The Uniform Crime Re­ pon has no deadline for crime submissions and numbers continue to come in, she said. She said the State Police may not have re­ ceived all the information from 1993 from certain districts, and all of the information from 1994. so the latter year would look rad­ ically different. She wud substantial increares or decreases in totals from the previous year may reflea this. "It is very possibu- wc do not have all the information." »ne said. Other crimes in the county that saw an in­ crease over one year were motor vehicle theft, larceny and arson. Vehicle theft rose 14.6 percent last year in Barry County, with 55 reported thefts compered to 48 in 1993. Larcenies rose 13.8 percent, to 794 reported Sec CRIME, continued on page 4 Millers observe 75th wedding anniversary today by Etatee Gilbert Assistant Editor Edith (Smith) and Clifton Miller met at a friend's party the yea. before the Roaring Twenties era was ushered In. They went on Uku lira date, to snorter party, on Aug. 3. 1919 and married exactly one year later on Aug. 3. 1920. The Millers raised two childreo. survived the Great Depression, welcomed both sons bora safely from World War IL spent many happy winters in Eorida. and today they are observing their 75lh wedding anniversary "I think It's wonderful." Edith said. "When you got married (hack (hen) it was Gray Lteppewfot. 1994-93 ptfoeH of the board of dmefon for tost. MtcbrgM Aauwtanoo of School Boards (MASS), win be the spotter al the nets Fra Friday forom al none Aug 4 at tin Thoms, Jrffcrwo HaH in Haas«l. fa life "We have been able io have so many years of good health. We’re not in good health now. ba we have been" Asked to share some tips fa achieving 75 years of togetherness, she said, with a smile. "Forgive and forget. 1 guess. "Give and take. Try to gel along." The Millers are lifelong residents of Barry County and they currently reside al Thanspple Manor in Hastings. She Is 92 and be focal adaool damet of EBaon-Pigsoe-... Bayport fa Michigan', “Ttaaan Area." Se Im reeved on the MASS laaMite 20 yean and to a peat preaadeat of the Heron Coaaiy School Board AMQCfotM*. Though she ha* described herself as a is 94. Edith recalls that they courted in a hose and buggy. She wore a blue gown, fashioned of a crepe material, when she and Clifton ex­ changed wedding vows al the Baptist Church in Hastings. They went to Grand Rapids for their short honeymoon and shopped fa fur­ Andy Mogg Hom recital set at First Baptist Aarau aad Jenifer Welch Will pnaeaa a French Ian recital at irJD p.m. Mon­ day. Aug. 7. at the Fra Baptist Church ia Haatap Aaron a the mmisrer oi music al the Fine Buraia Church and he and Ma wife are graduate students of Wesaera Mtch^an University. both pursuing amaer'a degrees in music performance. The concert will include rleaairal manic foe horn and piano, with adecttoM by Wolfgang Amadeus Maun. Gordan Jacob. Camille Saint-Saeru and □then Flower show set by garden dub The Inlaml Lakes Garden Club of Delton will have ia annual flower show. ’ Symphony of Color. ” from I to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Aug. 9. al the Barry Township Hall Members may enter ia two categories, artistic an sage rants aad borticatatre. Nellie Richards u. general chairwoman and Beth Broadhurst is co-chair Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Hastings’ Andy Mogg in Buick Open TODAY Andy Mogg. a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School, is playing in the Buick Open today at the Warwick Hills Country Club in Grand Blanc. Mogg qualified for the PGA tournament by shooting a 67 in an 18-hole qualifying round Monday at the Black River Country Club in Port Huron, he and 121 other hopefuls entered that competition, but only four made the cut. Mogg and three others all had a 67. He entered the tournament after he got his parents, Pete and Sharon Mogg of Rutland Township, agreed to invest the $200 entry fee. ’1 got upset with him because he was working 16 hours a day and didn't have time to play the course (the Diack River Country Club) before the qualifier," Pete Mogg said. "So when he played, he had never seen the course before." Andy's older brother. Pete, served as his caddy at Black River and is his caddy for the Buick Open. Andy has had lots of golf in his young life, but this is his first time in a Professional Golfers Association event. He was a star performer on the Hastings High School team After graduation, he went to Hope College and then transferred to Oakland University, where he was named the top player in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Association. He later finished degree requirements at Davenport College. Mogg. who now works as a teaching assis­ tant pro at the Brookwood Country Cub in Rochester, played in the Tommy Armour tour in Florida last year, winning one of five matches, he has passed his playability test for the PGA by shooting a medalist round of 68 and 71 for 36 boles. He and five others were chosen among 28 who tried out. "He wants to play on the mini-tour in Florida and then graduate to 'he PGA." Pete niture for their first home on a rive-acre par­ cel north of Assyria. Soon after their wedding, they had their First car. a Ford Model T There was only one cola choice back then - black Happy memories fa lhe couple include spending 40 winters in Bradenton. Florida, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary a the First Presbyterian Church’s Lesson Sharp Hall in 1970 and their 65lh at their son’s home in 1985. The end of Wald War II was a lime io re­ joice because bah sons served in the mili­ tary. Claude, who was drafted into lhe U.S. Army, served in Africa. Italy. Sicily. Casica and Belgium. Kenneth enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was a B-17 armor gun­ ner. ■I was glad when everybody was home." Edith said, adding that her brother served In Edith and Clifton Miter World Wart She said lhe Great Depression brought "hard liras, but we got along. We had a garden and raised chickens, pork and beef.J did a la of canning." Son Ken said his Mom was a good cook and that the fried cakes and cookies she made were always a Ml with neighborhood boys and other friends who were always welcome at the Miller's home and spent s tot of time there. Of his parents’ many winters in Florida. Ken said. They really enjoyed that and had a kx of good friends." Clifton enjoyed playing shufneboard and she liked spending ume making crafts Their other travels took them to Niagara Falls several limes. Canada. New York and Northern Michigan. Of all the technological advances and changes Edith has seen in her lifetime, she said electricity was the one she appreciated the most. "It was wonderful." she recalled. At first the family just had a "drop cord" with a light bulb in the ceiling of the living room. Lamps came later. Homes with electricity also meant elfctric lights on lhe Christmas tree rather than cao- See MILLERS, continued page 13 Mogg said. Andy will be enrolled in PGA school in November in Philadelphia. His immediate goal in the Binck Open is to make the cut after 36 holes, which would pul him in the money somewhere Down the road, he hopes to be a profes­ sional golfer. This is his first PGA event, and he feels pretty honored." his dad said. "We feel very honored and lucky. You never know, this might be his big break " The proud father said Andy told him of a recent dream in which he was standing on the practice tee with Fred Couples and Ben Crenshaw. When his parents arrived at Grand Blanc earlier this week, they saw their son talking with Couples on his left and Crenshaw on his right. So who says drcams don't come true'’ Clifton Miller courted his wife-to-be in this horse-drawn buggy Here, he arrives at Edith's house during their courtship. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 3, 1995 “Boots & Wings” family concert scheduled at Hastings Library Slnger/songwritcr Marc Thomas and pup­ pet buddy. Max the Moose, will be perform­ ing a family concert at 2 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 10 at the Hastings Public Library. The program, tilled "Roots & Wings." is free to all interested people and features songs and puppet acts centering on self-es­ teem messages combined with pure enter­ tainment. The goal of "Roots A Wings" is to edu­ cate children and adults atxxit the importance of child abase prevention in an entertaining manner Thomas weaves music with humor to cre­ ate a performance that is fun and inspiring. Free cookies and drinks will be served af­ ter the performance "The Roots & Wings concert series was developed to build confidence among young children." said Maureen Ketchum, executive director of the Barry County Child Abuse Council. The program is especially suggested for children from 3-8 years of age and parents and grandparents. "Guaranteed to captivate both the young and young at heart.’ Marc Thomas and pup­ pet Max the Moc*e provide an cntertaii.atg and inspiring concert performance." Ketchum said. The County Child Abuse Council is co­ sponsoring the family concert with the Children s Trust Fund as part of the local Council's prevention and educational ser­ vices. she said The Council received a grant from the Children’s Trust Fund to pay for the performance and local Council members News Briefs Dorsey Orchestra will visit Lake O The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Aug. 4. at the Lake Odessa Village Park. The band, under the direction of Bud­ dy Morrow, travels throughout the na­ tion playing the "big band" sound that its namesake was famous for a half cen­ tury ago. It also plays Dixieland, rhythm and blues, ballads, jazz and light rock tunes. The concert is being underwritten by the Lake Odessa Arts Commission, with cooperation from the Village of Las? Odessa. Seating in the park is limited. Guests arc encouraged to bring lawn chairs. For more information, call 374-4235 or 374-4471. Two-Cylinder Expo set for Aug. 4-6 The third annual Michigan TwoCylinder Expo will take place for three days. Aug. 4. 5 and 6. at the Barry Expo Center on M-37 between between Mid­ dleville and Hastings The event will feature John Deere two-cylinder tractors, engines and other memorabilia from the years 1837 to 1959. The expo also will include arts and crafts, a children's toy tractor pull, adult tractor pulls on Aug. 5 and 6. and tractor parades. Rodriguez Award winner revealed Mane Pickens of Lake Odessa last weekend was named the winner of the Janie Rodnguez Award during the an­ nual Depot Day celebration. The award, given in honor of the late Janie Rodnguez. honors an individual for selfless contributions to the community. Pickens was chosen for her role in helping to restore the depot and opening the museum, her work in the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society, her sup­ port for the School for lhe Blind, organizing the Hastings chapter of Visually Impaired People, her role with the Friends of the Library, activities in |he Central United Methodist Church, and work with the needy and those who have lost loved ones. Pickens was presented the award by former Village Preside.'.! Steve Garlinger. Showcase feature is bluegrass music Bluegrass music will be presented at 6:30 tonight by River City Bluegrass and the Hicks Family at the Musicians Showcase at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings River City Bluegrass is a five-man band from the Grand Rapids area They first played al the local Showcase in November 1993 in their first appearance as a group The Hicks Family, from the Delton area, includes Kenny Hicks and his children. CJ.. John and Kelley They will be making their first Showcase appearance Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. are working to host the event at the library. Reports of suspected child abuse have in­ creased more than 500 percent over the past 15 years. "Building confidence among children and educating parents, teachers and others about the importance of child abuse prevention is the first step toward eliminating such widespread abuse and neglect." Ketchum said. The Children's Trust Fund is a non-profit agency that funds local programs thriughout Michigan to prevent child abuse. Since 1982. CTF ha* nelped nv.ire than 500.000 families. CTF is supplied only by volun­ tary contributions, either from direct dona­ tions or through tax-payer check-offs on Michigan income tax forms, according to David Mills, executive director of CTF. Performer Thomas was selected recently by CTF of Michigan to perform a series of family concerts throughout the stale (including Hastings). Thomas’ musical journey began in child­ hood. His first instrument was a Marine Band harmonica from his father. At age 10. he begged for a guitar and received it that next Christmas, setting his musical dreams in motion. He played his guitar night and day. often falling asleep with it at his side. Throughout his teen years, he developed his folk background, performing at folk church services. In college, he played at cof­ fee houses and local clubs. Thomas' love of music and children became wedded when he began writing and performing children's mu­ sic for his wife Janet's Sunday School albums include "Beautiful Moosic" and "Max The Moose Wakes Up Spring." He has performed at many schools, libraries and festivals in the Great Lakes region. classes. Along with music, he entertained lhe children with his puppet friend Max The Moose. Thomas fell in love with singing and writing songs for children which led to a life changing decision. In 1991, Thomas formed a record com­ pany "Joyful Heart Music" and produced his first album. "Max The Moose." His other Barry County Child Abuse Council Unibed Way Marc Thomas, a singer and songwriter, and his puppet friend Max the Moose wfl entertain al the Hastings Public Library at 2 p.m Aug. 10. Clarksville plans Ox Roast Aug. 12 The 20th annual Clarksville Ox Roast will be held all day Saturday. Aug. 12. The activities will include an annual firemen's pancake breakfast, antique tractor pull, three -on-three basketball, an II a.m. parade, horseshoes, food booths, a dunking booth, karaoke, a graden tractor ballgame, softball tourna­ ment. entertainment acts. and. of course, the ox roast sandwiches. For more details on events, call 693-2737 or 693-2161. Antique auto show swap meet slated The 26(h annual Antique Auto Show and Swap Meet wiM be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday/Aug. 20. at Charlton Park. The event, sponsored by the Veteran Car Club of America. Battle Creek chapter. will feature more than 200 operating antique automobiles. Cars 25 years and older are considered antiques and will be admitted free, along with the driver. The first 200 cars to enter will receive a dash plaque and door prizes will be given away to antique auto owners. Auto buffs can find, buy or swap many ty pes of auto parts or accessories as part of the swap meet. There will be a flea market and arfts and crafts vendors. Vintage autos will be displayed throughout the histone village, with their year and make Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for children ages 5 to 15. Admission will in­ clude the show, a 16-building historical village and swimming at Thornapple Lake. Food and beverages also will be available on the grounds. For more information, call 945-3775. Historical Society has Aug. 8 meeting The Barry County Historical Society will have an officer and board meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 8. at the Hind School. 5500 Cedar Creek Row! The event will include a hot dog roast, with Robert Casey as host. Members arc asked to bring their own lawn chairs and beverage. Some by-laws changes will be on the agenda, along with some planning for 1995-96 BIE luncheon will be Aug. 28 The 13th annual Business-IndustryEducation meeting will be held at noon Monday . Aug. 28. in the Hastings High School cafeteria. All residents of the community arc welcome the annual luncheon, which this year will feature as speaker Cindy Ballard, director of special projects in the Office of Workforce Development with the Michigan Jobs Commission Ballard is involved in a variety of jobs programs, including the ' School-toWork” initiative, and she serves on the Governor's Workforce Commission, a 20-member advisory board The annual BIE meeting serves as a kickoff for the academic year. The price of admission will be $5.25. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance at the administration office of Hastings schools, the Hastings High School office, the Chamber of Com­ merce office or the offices at J-Ad Graphics or WBCH Radio The event is co-sponsored by the Hastings Area School System and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. For some, food distributions aren’t dead yet by David T. Young Editor It's been about two and a half months since lhe Iasi government-sponsored surplus food distribution, but several former sites in Barry County continue to try to help those in need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture sur­ plus commodity attributions. administered by the Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan, ended in May. Since then, volunteers at three sites. Delton. Hickory Corners and Johnstown Township, have tried to find ways to keep supplying food to senior citizens and lowincome families who were eligible for the now defunct program. There are a few other efforts. notablnip Hastings. Middleville and Woodland, bit. for lhe most part, the distributions obuntywide have not been replaced. Charlotte Pierce, who is coordinator at the Johnstown site with Jeanette Gagnon, said their program now involves finding other funding and using various contributions to buy food al the Food Bank of South Central Michigan in Battle Creek. She said thus far they’ve received monetary help from emer­ gency services and the Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA). from the Banficid United Methodist Church Ladies Circle. Phillip Voelker of Battle Creek Auto Glass and a number of individuals. Such help hxs enabled lhe Johnstown site to offer distributions for al least the next several months, but more help will be needed to keep them going beyond Christ­ mas. The next distributions will be Aug. 8 and 9 at the Pleasant view Family Church near Dowling. The program moved to the church last year after being held at the Johnstown Township 1 tail. Further distributions are planned for Octo­ ber and December. At the holiday time, the site usually gets added help from the Bedford Lions. Barry County Sheriffs Posse and churdhes such as leeside Baptist. Pierce sud money donated goes directly to the food bank and she regularly goes shop­ ping there periodically to get food. Because of its relationship with the food bank and some grams, the Johnstown site was one of several that had offered supplemental food, in addition to what was distributed from the USDA. So recipients are given more than the standard ncc. beans, peanut butter and butter Environmental suit against firm settled by Mandy Habel Staff Writer An environmental lawsuit against the Bradford-White Corp, in Middleville was set­ tled Tuesday. The Public Interest Research Group in Michigan (PIRGIM). the National Environ­ ment Law Center (NELC) and Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (TLPJ) reached agreement in their Clean Water Act suit against the local manufacturer. PIRGIM officials said lhe settlement will bring the company into compliance with the law and help clean up the Thornapple River. Terms of the settlement included agreement by Bradford-White to install an additional car­ bon filtration system to prevent discharges of trichloroethylene (TCE) from its plant, pay $65,000 to the Thomapple River Watershed Group for projects to reduce pollution and $10,000 to the United Scales Treasury. PIRGIM. represented by the NELC and TLPJ. filed the suit in June 1994. charging the company with illegally discharging toxic substances into the Thomapple River. PIRGIM said Bradford-White had a prac­ tice of changing the carbon in its treatment system after excessive discharges of TCE had taken place. The chemical ranks 10th on the U.S. En­ vironmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) list of hazardous substances that pose a threat to human health. "We are pleased that we were able to reach a favorable settlement of this suit so quickly." said TLPJ Environmental Enforcement Pro­ ject Director Jim Hecker, one of the lawyers representing the suit. "We believe it will pre­ vent future degradation of the Thomapple River and help protect the health and safety of all who use it." Bradford-White Executive Vice President Richard Milock said they have been having these kind of problems with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for 20 years since 1976. He added that no one in the company has any idea where these chemicals came from and speculate that they were dumped there 50 years ago One pint of TCE. he said, was collected and mixed with 10 gallons of spring water which goes into lhe river. He had no idea when it was mixed or who mixed it. "Since we are the only industry in lhe area, the finger gets pointed at us." he said. He said the company ran a test every two weeks to check to sec if there was any "speck" in their chemicals. "You never know if you are out until you run the «est." he said. The PIRGIM. he said, caught the TCE and filed the suit between the time when the tes» was administered and when results came back. '•We did not know we were breaking the law until the tests came back, then we tried to correct it.’’ he said. He said lhe decision to settle wa one of economics. "We could have spent $150,000 in court, but chose to settle because it was the most economical solution." he said. “I don’t think we should have been sued to begin with." "Although it took our lawsuit to get their attention. Bradford-White should be com­ mended for their plans to install state-of-theart treatment measures and for their commit­ ment to improve the Thomapple River." said NELC staff attorney Andy Buchsbaum. co­ counsel with PIRGIM in the suit. "Although we will continue to monitor the company, we believe they’ve got their discharge problem under control." The Thomapple River Watershed group plans to use the settlement award to fund two different projects. The watershed group’s Pollution Reduction and Fisheries Enhancement Project will organize teams of volunteers to travel along lhe river to catalogue all pollution sources and develop and implement mechanisms to stop or reduce pollution from each source. The group’s; Pollution Runoff Reduction and Prevention Project will focus on educating commercial and residents] property owners along the Thomapple River about how to reduce chemical runoff. "A critical aspect of this settlement is fun­ ding the Thomapple River Watershed Group to undertake pollution cleanup projects for the Thomapple River." said Caroline Schwarz, campaign director for PIRGIM. '‘With lhe funding, the Watershed Group will be able to save and restore sensitive aquatic areas of the river and reduce pollution runoff. We arc pleased that this settlement will enable a louM environmental organization to do such impor­ tant work." Besides agreeing to in*iall the new carbon filtration system to avoid future permit viola­ tions. Bradford-White also agreed to provide PIRGIM with monthly reports to document its compliance with the settlement agreement. The settlement which was filed last Tuesday in Federal Court, still must be approved by the U.S. District Court in Michigan. at USDA sites. In some cases. they now gel toothpaste, hand soap, diapers, paper prod­ ucts. toilet paper, etc. Pierce said there are about 100 needy fami­ lies served in the Johnstown area from the site, the Pleasantvicw Family Church. She added that the church congregation and its pastor. Steven Wright, have been very supportive and it seems to be an appropriate spot to do charitable work. "We only have enough staff and money to serve about 100 families." she said. "We can’t serve many more." She said about one-third of those who re­ ceive the food are senior citizens. Most of the rest are needy families with children, in which the parents arc what now are called "the working poor." When asked if the recipients really are needy. Pierce replied, "I would invite anyone to come to our distribution sites and see the families themselves." -1 Recipients must bring the cards they used for the government surplus distribution pro­ gram to show proof of income, which de­ termines eligibility. Pierce said many senior citizens and shut­ ins use the money they save on food to buy medicine. The distributions, which had been held ev­ ery two months since 1982, now are contin­ uing in a different way at the American Ixgion in Hickory Comers and St. Ambrose Church in Delton, largely because of contributions and a relationship with the food bank in Battle Creek. Programs them arc being coordinated by volunteers Kenneth Brown and Juanita Gurd. There also is a self-help program in tbe Hastings area, coordinated by Marilyn Smith, in which a needy person can buy $23 worth of groceries for about $14. Tri-Ccuntjl Labor also has a program for tbi unemployed. > The CAA. a private, non-profit agenejj administered the old surplus food progrartfc but with its cessation, 'he agency now fo* cuses more on other programs, such aS weatherization for low income people ard the elderly. Surplus butter still is availabjt every other month, though that will run opt in September. < CAA officials said the elderly and handF capped used to make up the bulk of the rfj cipients. but now they are seeing a larger number of "the working poor." Government funding for surplus commodi­ ties ran out in May because of federal budget cuts. There was talk of some money comity in for surplus distributions through fcderS block grants to the states, but that isrft likely. • Laura Harwin of lhe CAA office in Batt|e Creek said the old surplus program served about 1.300 people in Barry County, about 500 of them senior citizens. She said It's hard to tell what is happening to the needy who no longer get the surplus food. "They’re just starting to feel it (the effect) now." she said. "They were used to getting it on a regular basis." Harwin said historically there were (w® main ways the distributions helped low itF come people and the elderly. One group us2 it to help stretch their budgets. Tbe othir used it to free up money to pay on bills. Z CAA officials said it isn’t as simple as< choice between "heat and eat" any more. Many recipients also hare to look at paying the rent, repairing their cars, etc. "We hare people who are living a veij fragile existence." >nc official said. Harwin said. "It's unfortunate that we carii provide this service any more " Pierce said she is pleased that her site, which has about 15 dedicated volunteers, £ able to continue the program, at least fqr now. but without financial help, that is ip jeopardy, too. See SURPLUS, continued page I j » �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 3, 1995 _ Page 3 Consultant recommends updating 911 equipment by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Equipment used to dispatch fire emergency personnel needs io be updated to provide the best coverage ior the county, an independent consultant has determined. The county will need to spend more than $222,000 to update equipment and correct Slight transmission problems. said Indiana consultant Thomas Allebrandi to the 911 Board Thursday. Representatives from fire departments in lhe county were also on hand to hear lhe recommendation* Allebrandi sought opinions from every fire station in the county except Pine Lake. and from those complaints developed his rec­ ommendation. He recommended radio sys­ tem be updated io provide better dispatching coverage from Central Dispatch and between firefighters. In general, Allebrandi said the radio sys­ tem is short on horsepower. Some dispatch­ ing towers are too low. he said, and some of the firefighters dispatching equipment is too old. Such equipment would need io be re­ placed. and lowers would need to be raised in order for dispatched messages to be heard more clearly over a broader area. Central Dispatch Director Charlie Nystrom stressed the advice from Allebrandi is Arictly a recommendation 'It s not that 911 doesn't wort. We h»vc never missed a call.’ said Nystrom. "This will enhance it and make it better. It's not that we're totally out of it and can t talk." Fireman Bob Woodard, chief of Tbornappie Township Emergency Services (TIES) agreed with that general statement, but im­ plied the system is due for some re-working He said while it is true an emergency has never been missed through dispatching, de­ layed responses have occurred "on more than one occasion." Allebrandi said a number of factors con­ tribute to lhe diminished coverage and lack of system margin. Short antennas, selection of base stations, other traffic on the fre­ quency. and old equipment are all small problems that contribute to the whole. One of the easier recommendations to ac­ complish is to replace old radios in the indi­ vidual fire depart mems. I uich of nine fire de­ partments and the central dispatch need to re­ place some of their equipment. Of the 87 with Barry County fire transmissions. In November 1992 the county was awarded a new frequency by the Federal Communica­ tions Commission (FCC), but has not yet used it. The new frequency has only iwo others users in a 75 mile radius: Muskegon and Rim. "It is a virgin frequency." said Allebrandi. The cost o( using the new frequency goes up when one 'akes into account the 248 fire pagers in the county. Each pager would need to be recrystallized io lhe new frequency, which could cost up io $22,000. he said. The coverage of the county would improve with the relocation of broadcast lowers. Allebrandi said lhe lowers in Delton. Mid­ dleville. Woodland and Central Dispatch are loo short for effective coverage of the county. He said the Central Dispatch tower is "short guyed" at 40 percent, when the ideal would be 80 percent. No additional antennas should be added io such a lower, he said. While the Barry Central tower is 250 feet tall, lhe fire antenna is located at only 210 feet. Combining that with the low ground elevation in the lower's location means the antenna has a height above average terrain (HAAT)ofonly 129 feet. The Delton antenna is mounted at 70 feet on a 120-fool tower. This makes it a HAAT of 112 feet, and it may suffer from desensiti­ zation from other antennas because of its k> Thornapple Garden Club announces July “Yard of the Month” Starting in front of the.comer that started all of the yard work is the gardener, (left tonght) Barbara Brunck, and Nettie Baughman and Grace Shirkey. both from the Thornapple Garden Ckk) The Brunck home is the dub‘s 'Yard of the Month* for Take a little EXTRA TIME to look through the Special FAIR ROUND-UP Supplement, inserted with TODAY’S Hastings BANNER. An effort that started with a few flowers to fill in a comer grew into a beautiful display that grace* the home of Harry and Barbara Brunck in Hastings. "I started with a few perennials, then needed a little color, and then it just kept going." Said Barbara, who docs the flower lending in die Brunck family. Buying loo many flowers also resulted in a nice showing of color al lhe Brunck home as visitors and residents of Pennock Village come into the entrance of the area. It also led to having the yard designated as the Thomapple Garden Club's "Yard of lhe Month" for July. The sign announcing lhe honor will slay in the front yard for one month. "I owe a lot to my neighbors," Barbara said, "they helped with the blooms and watered them while we were gone for two weeks." All of tlx: flowers were purchased locally, and Barbara uses Miracle Grow to fertilize them. She has no secret formula for the beautiful array of flowers, although she says her "Irish luck" might be part of die reason they turned out so well See UPDATING 911 Equipment cont. page 6 portable radios in the county. 26 need re­ placement: 36 of 88 mobiles need updating, and halt of the 12 bases need replacing. The replacements would add tone squelch, which would eliminate channel interference and make the broadcasts more audible. Tbe new equipment also would be stronger than the those currently in use, and would be able io reach firefighters indoors, as well as out on the street. Secondly, the five base stations in vinous parts of the county need to be modified for receiver voting. Allebrandi said. Voting would allow the system io automatically se­ lect the best radio signal to broadcast. Background noise and garbled messages may be tuned out by dispatchers, and the possibility of a message being missed ex­ ist*. Allebrandi said he is not blaming the dispatchers, but said it is merely human na­ ture to tune out unwanted information. He used the example of tuning out commercials during a television show AUebratxh abo recommended changing the main channel frequency. The current fre­ quency also is used by 18 other departments in the surrounding counties, and broadcast "traffic" from those departments interferes PUBLIC NOTICE At the request of Hope Township, Barry County. State of Michigan and by the authority conferred on the Department of Natural Roeourcea by Section 12-17 of Act 303. Public Acta of 1987. and Section 250 of Act 380, Public Acta of 1965, and Section 41 of Act 308. Public Acts of 1989. a hearing will bo held al the Hope Township HaH. 5463 South Wall Labe Road. Hastings, Michigan, al 7SX) pm. Tuesday, September 5.1996. 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Is he suggesting that Hastings student ath­ letes not be taught to win? I don’t think so. Are they being taught to win at any cost? Phoney. If he knew about the athletic director and coaches ai Hastings, he w.iuld understand that students have been kept out of games, meets or tournaments because their grades have slipped below the allowable level. This goes for all schools in Barry County. Knowing the coaches and attending many ptc-scasun and in-season practices and games, it is my opinion that coaches stress teamwork, camaraderie, conditioning and a good work ethic tons more than winning It s probably because if lhe students learn the former, the latter will follow As for the comment "I do not recall ever seeing or bearing of anyone from Hastings going io the big time from Mr. Miller. I would ask: Docs that mean we should drop football, tennis, soccer, basketball, cross country, golf and all (he other sports because no one has made tbe big time from Hast­ ings7 (Hastings coukl keep its baseball progran. because of Dann Howitt who made the majors and Middleville could keep its be­ cause of Chad Cun is. I From his comment, should we only give players who arc going to be "big time” play­ ers the chance to play extra-curricular sports? Wouldn t it be nice to know who would turn out to be the next superstar so we wouldn't have to spend the money on the ones who wouldn't Less than one-hundredth of 1 percent of high school athletes make it to the big time, but the lessons they learn in high school sports will aid them in their relations at any vocation they choose, be it CEO of a major company or general laborer in a factory, professional or blue collar, desk job or out­ More taxes not the answer for schools To The Editor: I wondered about the printed information in the recent Banner that stated a school millage request of June 12 was for $14.9 million for additions, and then in the same article staled an increase of $21.9 mi'lion for the September election. Why the increase from one millage vote to the next millage vote, within a thret-month period? You see. these are the things that con­ fuse folks and make them vote these issues down. As 1 have stated in previous letters, the school administration is not presenting the facts without confusion. And confusion makes for no’* votes. Then we read where so much money is given to the schools through various gifts, that is nice, but where is most of that money really used? We are not distributing any administrative handling, but instead just want lhe facts presented so there is no ques­ tion in our minds as to what is what. We know that with all the new homes being built in Hastings area that in time new citizens will be here to enroll in schools, but to endow our folks at this time with more and more bites into their tax dollar and income is hard to accept. In fact, without concrete answers we will not accept it. Every time we read the news items on the school election reasons and wherefores. w» get a different picture. I think our mental camera is getting the wrong picture, it “is just a case of poor film.” A film that is not idling ail the picture when developed. Let s dunk about this when someone asks us for more money out of our purses. How great is the real need’ Then we have to ask. the oldfashioned yardstick of value is. if you can’t af­ ford it. don’t buy it. Schools do not need to be a luxury palace. They need to be a good strong educational facilities, with good teaching, strong parents behind the good methods of learning. Thai’s what our kids can go forth to place themselves in the world with More taxes levied is nut the complete answer. There are some things money cannot buy — care, courtesy and common sense. When having those primary features, things begin to fall into place. Taxation without representation will just not go Our forefathers fought hard for that principle Bonnie Strickland Editors Note: As far toms aad adart—e to extettag buildings and $7 miHfam for a new elementary school. U yw add thatwa. it equate $21.9 ntohou Historic District panel was blind-sided 7b The Editor: Like many Hastings residents, we are disappointed that the proposed Maple Ridge Historic District was voted down by the Hastings City Council last week Though we shared some of lhe concerns that opponents did. we believe that the historic district would have fostered civic pndc, im­ proved property values and added to the quali­ ty of life of a city that is a wonderful place to live And as residents of the proposed district, we were prepared to make the necessary sacrifices for the common good. We are writing, however, because of our dismay over the cavalier manner with which the Hastings City Council dismissed three years of volunteer wort by some fine people who care deeply about this city. Whether it was deliberate or not. the tong delay in reaching a decision and the final, overwhelm­ ing “no” vole amounted to a public humilia­ tion for the Historic District Committee Councilman Robert May was quoted last week in The Grand Rapids Press as saytog the district was doomed from the start. If so. then the councilmen and councilwomen who op­ posed it early on had a moral obligation to those on both sides of the issue to make their positions publicly known well before the final Ha'stingsEaNNER Li-voted to the interest? of Barry County Since 1856 Putesned by HattMp lei er. Ik. A Ombba a J-Ad Oraphca Ine. 1BS2H Ooadaai kurga. M> aeosececz k.hmmsu • NEWUOOH • Devtd T Vbuig fEdaor) Eleine Gaben lAaaManrEaed Keren Mauck Barbara GaB Jean Getup Cmdy Smith Sharon M«er T1 Slenzetberlon Mandy Hebei • ADVEItTBIHG DEMItTMENT • Classited ads accepted Monday through Frdey 8 a.m. to 5 30 p_m . Saturosy BXkffi ■ Noon Scott Ommen Dents* Howel Jeny Johnson DanBuerge Subscription Raxes: $15 per year n Berry Cotef) $17 per year r adjomng crxrtees $20.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes lo: POBoxB Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Had supporters of the district understood dearly how tbe vote was going to go. they would have “saved face,” as the Japanese would say. by withdrawing the matter Such an act of kindness, if taken weeks or months ago. not only would have saved supporters of the district from public embarrassment. but it also would have saved opponents the time and trouble of opposing it. We do have sympathy for the councilmen and councilwomen who genuinely made up their minds at the last minute. But those who opposed tbe issue for months and kept it to themselves should be ashamed. We expect our congressmen aad state legislators to state their poMtkaiK, especially on the controversial issues of tbe day. We should demand the same from our local officials. The final tragedy ia that an action such as this poisons the well for future councilauthorized citizen-led initiatives. Who in their right mind now would be willing to undertake a potentially controversial proposal, only to have it blow up in their faces? Many people have been hurt over this issue, aad the community's wounds will take time to heal Sincerely, Jeff & Cindy Kaczmarczyk door work. Most students involve themselves in spons for the joy of it. Some get college scholarships, but most don’t. Still they play on. They don't get paid for playing. They play to enjoy themselves and team things not taught in a classroom. It looks to me the lessons the coaches are (caching arc extensions of lessons taught by parents and teachers, clergy and friends: work together, work hard, have a good lime with your friends. As for the two pages in the Banner dedi­ cated to high school sports, would Mr. Miller deny kids their chance at "15 minutes of fame?" The athletes may not be "big time” to him. but they are to family and friends, neighbors and sciMMilmates. The atb’ctes arc doing something positive, which in my book., is good stuff. I can only speak for myself when I say I would rather read about our young people doing some­ thing good and positive, rather than what I read in the Court News. T.L. Stenzelbarton Sports Editor J-Ad Graphics Hastings has the “little things” 7b The Editor: It’s the little things that make life so pleasurable. In our 25 years as residents of Hastings, it is the little things that have made Hastings special (o us. We enjoy walking about town, greeting and being greeted by caring friends, and pausing to rest near the newly installed Courthouse yard fountain. Listening to the Methodist Church carillon at noon and six is inspiring. Now. once again, we are gently reminded of the time by the chiming of the Courthouse clock. 1 listen on the hour to hear the bells ring, not realizing until now how much I had missed them. I say thanks to those wta worked so hard to provide these little pleasures. Mary Willison Hastings Decent people duped by religious right 7b The Editor: "I also bcltowe the current auctnpu to mesh religion and government will not be accepted by the citizenry in lhe long run. The Christian Coalition — Pat Robertson. Ralph Reed and the like — does not speak for me. nor, I think, for the larger Christian community I am appalled by their efforts to merge church and state*, by their willingness to abandon the poor, by (heir crusade to push a school prayer amendment to the Constitu­ tion — and all with the acquiescence of Re­ publican leaders like Bob Dote. Phil Gramm and Newt Gingrich." I thought (he above words of former Re­ publican Gov. William Milliken, reported in the current issue of Michigan Monthly, were worth remembering. It is a shame he does not have any influence over his fellow Re­ publicans on the Barry County Board of Commissioners, who recently called for a constitutional amendment to permit "volun­ tary school prayer. ’ which is never been prohibited in the United States. The Supreme Court of the United Stales declared that the government could not forbid prayers in public schools. Our children have never been denied this right. It is sad when decent people are duped by the radical religious right wing of the Re­ publican Party who would divide Americans against one another in order to press their un-American agenda. B<ri Dwyer Nashville 7b The Editor: We have much in common in our love for animals and our mutual concern for their overall welfare. 1 believe that this is a Godordained responsibility from the very beginn­ ing. The Book of Genesis gives us dominion over the animal kingdom. This dominion is for both their care and control. These animals are for our pleasure, protec­ tion. clothing and food. We are to protect them from overpopulation and occasionally from man and themselves. With this protection in mind, we find it necessary to employ individuals in the prac­ tice of doing what some in our society fail to do: protect, defend and occasionally euthanize these animals that would otherwise be detrimental to the greater good of society. The individuals so employed should be highly qualified, compassionate, competent, and compensated for this demanding and at times dangerous job. I have recently had the opportunity to come in contact with those engaged in this responsi­ ble position in Barry County. I must say that I was less than satisfied. Approximately three weeks ago. a neighbor of mine called to ask if we had an information about a stray that they had confined. She call­ ed us because my wife works for a veterinarian and we frequently are on the lookout for lost animals. As my neighbor described the stray. I noted that the animal closely resembled my daughter's dog. which she had been given by a pupil of hers. My daughter's dog at that moment was asleep at my feet but the physical characteristics were very similar. I advised my neighbor to call animal control, in which 1 had confidence. For the sate of brevity I will list the similarities and differences between the two dogs and locations Similarities: both are black with white socks and chest. Both have lab appearances. Differences: the stray — no collar, both eyes are brown; confined in • trailer or bam; address is 1550 Osborne Road; no license; wild; last name of caller is Rauch. Brit — two collars, one for a chain, the other a flea collar; one blue “watch” eye; tied to a dog ran; address is 1650 Osborne Road (our address is on our mailbox and house is less than 10 feet from where “Brit” is tied); licensed; tame (ask the officer); our name is Worden (on the mailbox). If the person taking the information over the phone or the officer receiving the information would have taken their job seriously, a very traumatic day could easily have been avoided. White I was working, I received a call from my daughter, who was obviously distraught, saying that “Bril” had been missing for over an hour. She wanted me to come home and walk the cage ot tne roaa u> mam iu« qci mu* » • body. When I arrived home, my daughter was in ; tears as well as her two future step-daughters. • As I went to check the sides of the road I told. * my daughter to keep an eye out for ths.; neighbors, as they had just called animal con­ trol about a stray. I wanted her to talk to the neighbors about other possible strays ot possibly individuals who may have been steal­ ing animals. , While 1 was walking the road, my daughter drove up to me and said that she had checked with the neighbors and the stray was still at' their house but that animal control had told them that they would be down that day to get' it. Ginger, my daughter, then called animal* control and was told that they in fact had beetv down and had gotten the “stray.” When she questioned them, it was determined that the* stray that had been picked up was “Brit.” She was told at that time that she would have to pay a $ 12 fee for recovery of her dog.* When it became dear that they had picked up the wrong dog the person to whom Ginger was speaking told her that they may possibly be able to return our deg the following day.. Ginger assured her that she would be there shortly to bring “Brit” home and that she. would not pay $12 for her safe return. The woman then asked if she would mind bringing the stray from next door with her. to which Ginger replied that she would not bring the stray. • Our licensed dog was tied to her dog ran, in front of our home which is marked with the house number in two conspicious locations.' An animal control officer came onto my pro-; petty, untied my dog which did not offer any. resistance, took her to a shelter where, if we had not found her, she would have been euthanized after seven days. We initially were told that we were to pay for this “accident,” then when it was decided that we did not have to pay. we were asked to do the job of the individuals who didn't have the ability to take a simple message over the telephone. I am ashamed if this is the quality of service rendered to this county by our animal control personnel. The people doing this job must be trained both in public and animal relations. They must receive our respect and adequate compt nan tkm for their chosen professions. However* individuals operating at the level we have just described need far more training than they, have demonstrated in this event. The level of incompetence seen here, both in the office and on the road, arc an embarrassment to a> communitv. Jeff Worden Delton Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building,. Washington D.C.20510,phone(202)824-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick . Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springe, • Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and tbe lower third 01 Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of ■ Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linde KMear, * district representative. 42 W. 10th St. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District, (Irving. Carton, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapkfs, Mich. 49503, phono (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), lhe United States House of ' Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, . phone (517) 373-3400. Stela Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (al of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, Stale Capitol, P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, ' Lansing. Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 3, 1995 — Page 5 Letters Let teachers teach, parents parent 7b The Editor: Local prejudice against youth unfair 7b The Editor: Our conununily ix prejudiced against Its own youth. We. lhe youth, someday will be running the country. We should be treaied with nave respect. My friends and I hold jobs and pay taxes. No one is heller than we are. but wc are discriminated against because of our age. ■ 1 believe lhal I cany good morals and val­ ues. I have a good Job with benefits, savings and a 1994 truck that is half paid for. I have graduated from high school with honors and 1 ant pulling myself through college this fall. I received all of what I have by myself and I am proud of lhal. My parents did not give me money or a truck, they just supported me. Parents leach their children to treat other show they would like to be treated, and that it doesn't matter what others think of you as long as you are hsppy with yourself Yet parents will look down oo others peo­ ple when they do exactly that. Moat people would say that, in general. 1 am a "good kid," based on my accomplish­ ments. But if you locked at me and saw my pierced navel and tauoo or if had a dress oo with my combat boots. you would laugh at tee. If I walked into a clothing store dressed in my dirty work clothes, lhe employees would lock u me as If I couldn't afford any­ thing in the sun. Or why does a lady al a department store ask everyone but me If he dr she would like a cart, even when I air. car­ rying my J-year-old sister? When 1 wear a shirt, no matter what it reads. I am still the same adult in this com­ munity as 1 was before. 1 was judged by my physical appearance I do agree ihai there arc "bad kids," but when all kids arc pre-judged and treated poorly because of stereotypes, of course we arc going to take on bad attitudes. So when a friend of mine was asked to leave a local restaurant July 30 because some woman who apparently doesn't believe in in­ dividual freedom, did not like what his shirt read, 1 am offended I have 20-20 vision, and I have seen the sign that reads: No shirt, no shoes, do ser­ vice.** But I must have missed tbe sign that says: "Please have clothing approved at lhe door." I also seen signs that say "All you can eat," but perhaps 1 missed the small print that says "Until wc ask you to leave, regardless of whether you and your party arc finished eating, without any refunds." In school 1 was taught about the U.S. Constitution and how the amendments apply to all its citizens. Yet the schools never told students that our rights do not begin at birth or at the age of 18. We. the youth, are not sure whm our rights come into effect, but we must not be protected yet. So until then, if you don't like what I'm wearing, don't look at me." Amy Haight Hastings j On behalf ot the Hastings Youth Athletic Association. we as a board would like to re­ spond io the July 27 letter from Floyd Miller. > The ankle in tbe Battle Creek paper he was referring to was about lhe South central Junior Football League, with which the HYAA is affiliated. This is a football league for third- through sixth-graders, which is separate and not connected to tbe Hastings schools sports programs. ' Th. players pay a $25 participation fee. They furnish their own equipment and the tiYAA supplies lhe game uniform. ■ Tbe Hastings Area School System does Ury insurance, the cost of which is a was trying to do. Mrs. Hendricks was not on­ ly a teacher, she was p friend, who you could talk to about things, and she always had a smile kinds like moms when you weren't misbehaving. She as very strict, but of all the teachers i ever had. 1 teamed the moat from now and then I think of her and 1 smile. 1 think she loved to leach, not just the ABCs but a lit­ tle bit about everything. house to wish her well, and I think in their own way they were friends, and both of them hoped that 1 would grow up and pass on some of the things they taught me to my children. My whole point to this sentimental journey is, what happened? Yes the times have chang­ ed and we let them. We as parents and teachers have sat back and let every expert. fraction of tbe amount Mr. Miller staled in his letter. The cost is paid by the HYAA, not the Hastings school system. Wc do use the high school softball field for our three home games. We pay the schools for use of the field and electricity. Tbe funds to meet these expenses are gener­ ated by donations from local businesses, a candy sale by tbe players, car washes, and by the help and generosity of parents. In the future, we hope that Mr. Miller would take the time to get ins facts straight before writing to the editor. Tbe Hastings Youth Athletic Association dents; Laurie Newton, treasurer; Janey Doonini. secretary; and Marcia Bowman, cheer­ leading. Letters politician, unions, schcxil boards, sate of­ ficials. the M.E.A. and city politics slowly erode parents* and teachers' jobs right out from underneath us. We cannot punish our children. It becomes child abuse and because of the abuse this child grows up hating us and kills someone. Teachers can t punish because some lawyer is hiding behind the bush waiting to sue someone. Politicians are more interested in passing laws and getting re-elected. They passed a law that if a student brought a gun to school he would be expelled Why didn't they just use the law, already on the books? If you 're brave punishment, just as I would get. It is time to get the stale out of the school business. If you could get beck all the money that has been skimmed from the schools for • I cannot believe that grown adults could set 4M io really hurt someone. What kind of Or. if anybody needed to rest for a minute and " £ give protection and stabtlity to those areas so designated. We believe the "no” vole by both the Plan- They should look ia a direction other than south of Green Street for expansion sites Their plans for intrusion into this main appalling Second, a "thank you" must be given to all the community members who supported the neighbors throughout this ordeal. AH the Choosing and updating beneficiaries Have you reviewed the beneficiaries listed on your life insurance policy lately? If you set named then may no longer be the beneficiary you would choose today. Neil & Jan Gardner Evdynne Chambers R.L. Doty Jane A Herb Hesteriy lion that should be discussed with your mg • specific bc«cfi*iary, uathc ocher band, will allow the assets to transfer immediately to the designated party without the cost, delay or contingent beneficiary in case the primary beneficiary dies before you. Of course, if you often as you like, provided the no! Most people like to get along with others, h's loo bad they don't try. Donna Bird Freeport Leonard & Lois Spyker Daniel Coykendall Kellie Vaal LEGAL NOTICES: (Some contracts require irrevocable beneficiaries, which cannot be changed.) Proper wording of the beneficiary designa­ tion is also important. Your attorney or finan- insured** could result ia the wrong person receiving the proceeds in the case of multiple NOTICE TO THE RESTOEHTS Of BARRY COUNTY: Sarnes and setting out booby traps oo the trail. be the best choice when it comes to children. For example, if you name your new son, Johnny Jr., as beneficiary, any future children would not be included (unless you remember Ria No. 95-21672-K Estate of NELSON A. RASEY. Deceased Social Security No. 364-28-5735 TO AU PTTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in Persistence is omnipotent then ollowed. 7b The Editor: CASE NO. V-19-95 - Charlo* and Patricia Nothing in the world can take the place of in your choice of beneficiaries. Finally, be sure to make the arsets that in­ As with any financial decision, the proper following guidelines can help. If possible, avoid making your estate the beneficiary. An estate beneficiary requires the support. should be given to nanung beneficiaries. Ex­ plain to your attorney as corr.letely as poasi- proper wording. Anticipate as many different beneficiaries when you set up these plans, and keeping them current, ensures that whoever you wish to receive the proceeds will in fact M2TKC ly injured Could these people then live with mess with no accountability. Don’t let Hastings do lhe same thing. Larry (Bonner) Lippert First, a sincere "thank you" to the four Ci­ ty Council members who followed their Plan- later every night in the winter. But that's OK, because it is them and the noise doesn’t wake them up. Maybe we should string wires up for them, too. family may want to ride their bikes and little relaxing time together. A working doesn't have much lime to do "fun Everyone else, butt out! Remember. $22 million, plus interest is a lot of money, but like most large projects, it 7b The Editor: viaioos in this "letters to the editor" section of the paper. HopeMly this section will coo- Here's a though to sleep with: transit system that doesn't make any money We need lax breaks and incentives to bring in * company that would employ a couple hun dred people at 9 or 10 dollars an hour rather than spending IM million on an incubator FINANCIAL citizens of this The Editor: politicians, pork barrel projects. M.E.A. and just general waste, there would be plenty of money for education and there would be no need for property taxes. Many helped in doing the right thing voted to reject bo*h Pennock Hospital plans. We know it took courage to vote as they Schools do not fund HYAA activities To The Editor: When 1 went io school in the 1950s. and misbehaved, the teacher grabbed me by the ear and marched me right down to the prin­ cipal s office, where I got punished. If I didn’t like it, there would be a phone call to my r.om 1 took the punishment because mom's would have been worse. I also learned a lot from this teacher, not just subject matter, which she had a way of making you want to learn, but also manners, and a little respect. Bad language was not tolerated, and my teacher cared about me as a person. John and Mary Jones." But this, loo, could present problems in the event you adopt or many someone who has a child from another necessary, most beneficiaries can be changed. When the need arises, do k. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes ere from the prev­ ious week. Company AT&T 52V. 4Th Amerftech S&h Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 47s/. CMS Energy 247. Coca Cola 66s/. Dow Chemical 747. Exxon 717* Family Dollar 17s/. Ford 28s/. General Motors 48s/. TCF Financial Corp. 507. Hastings Mfg. 187. IBM 1097, JCPenney 47s/. Johnson & Johnson 71 Kmart 15s/. Kellogg Company 717. McDonald's 387. SOBTS 32 Southeast Mich. Gas 197. Spartan Motors 97. Upjohn 38s/. Gold Silver Dow Jones 4700.37 Volume 332,000,000 —'h -Vh —'I. —1 + ’A + ’h + ’/. -VI. —Th + 1'/. +1 -1'/. + 1'/. -’fc —'I. —*/. -1»fc -14.08 daw Talent will not. Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not. Unrewarded genius is al- PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to go closer to the sideyard than allowed Probata Court. Hostings. Michigan. 49058. within Education alone will not. The world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination are omnipo­ tent 1 have seen this for lhe 7 1/2 years I have spent .n prison for driving a car while I was drunk. And thank God ! never wrecked and killed anyone. . rm one of lhe recovering alcoholic "prisOoers" who still suffers from post-traumatic Stress disorder, from losing his "brothers" in notice. Notice LOCATION: At 11550 Curtis 8d . on lhe West side Jama. I. Bonk* (Pl0405) 1140 Jordan Lak* Street Lobe Odessa. Ml 4884S 0592 (616)374-0844 porory homo on property before a basement has (8/3) Building al 220 West Court Stroaf. Hastings. Michigan. Interested parsons desiring la peasant their PVeUMllOMINOTKS P.Sj May you please print this. Il ma; (nay help other people io nop first and then think. Donald Ray "Red" Pinks Marquette Branch Prison MEETING DATE: August 15. 1995. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by Prairieville Township Plan­ ning and Zoning Commission on August 16.1995, at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hail, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. 1. Special Land Use Permit filed by Scott R. Kennicott of 8901 Undsey Rd., Plainwell, Ml 49060 requesting a special land use permit be granted on an annual basis to allow a travel trailer to be placed on lot 17 of Sandy Beach, Oakridge Drive, Pine Lake for family use (Parcel No. 012-430^)17-00) Legal Notice lived al 10280 East Barnum Rood. Woodland. Ilea. 220 W Slat, Sr Horhnflr MlrtUgon during rhe hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all Fife No. 9S.21666-NC ' In the mono, ot trondea MKhala Stanley Social Sacvoly Number 363-66-1694 divtduols with disabilities at the meeting hearing (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary Hoatmga. Ml 49OS6 (616) 946 4091 Nancy I. Boersmo. Barry County Clerk Robert I. Byington (P-27621) 222 West Apple Street Hostings. Ml 49058 0248 (616) 945 9557 Hostings Ml 49058 0248 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Itemfa) to b« considered at this Public Hearing Include, in brief, the following: Ri« Ho 9s-214ao.se eoofa o» GltNN M. MILLER. Oacamad TO All IHTEaESTEO PERSONS focted by this hearing. 4ton. Ml 49046 16)623 2548 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION (8/3) (B/3) Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commis­ sion for this meeting. All Interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on these special land use permit applications at the address below Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonatMe auxiliary aids wtd services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at tbe hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the bearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary *>d» or ser­ vices should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk Praineviiie Township Planning and Zoning Commission Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Road Dalton. Ml 49046 (616) 623 2664 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 3, 1995 Updating 911 Equipment, continued from page 3 calico. The Woodland antenna is mounted only 30 feet high on a 60 feel high lower, for a UAAT of 45 feet. All sntennas mentioned should also be In­ creased in power from six to nine decibels, which would double lhe coverage area of The estimated price of lhe changes, at $222,970. includes the replacement of all departments radios and the possibility of Central Dispatch renting space on a lower higher than their own. AlleBrandi used an example of lhe Century Cellunet tower In lhe north side of M-79. lie chose this tower as an example only because he knew it was there, the board could decide lo go with a dif­ ferent tower, he said. Allebrandi said placing the Dispatch an­ tennas at 220 feet high on that tower would increase the I IAAT to 266 feel, which would be lhe equivalent of raising the current Dis­ patch tower to 345 feet, lie said the site may increase lhe quality of data reception and The 911 Board voted lo begin application to the Federal Communications Commis­ sion (FCC) for new cites for antennas. While no specific locations have been devel­ oped for antenna locations, the application can be modified ai a later date. The idea for starting the applications now is io start the process, which can lake some time, said Nystrom. 911 Board member and Michigan Stale Police Hastings post Commander U. Ron Neil said the recommendations would correct inadequacies, but the system would still not be at 100 percent. “I could give you 100 percent, but you haven't got deep enough portcis." said Alle­ brandi. Pete Dunn of the Johnstown Township Fire department said work should not begin on the recommendations until all fire de­ partment personnel has had a chance to re­ view lhe results. He said nothing should be done until lhe board deals directly with the fire departments and they agree. "Il is the fire departments' fault this was brought up," he said. "If we hadn't com­ plained. this wouldn't ;«ave come up. Noth­ ing should be done until they agree to this." Bacteria caused deaths of Thornapple Lake fish by Jean Gallup Staff Writer ri bacteria caused lhe deaths of hundreds of fish, mostly crappies, in Thomapple Lake, leaving a predictable smell In the neighbor­ hood and making lake residents unhappy, of­ ficials from lhe Department of Natural Re­ population of crappies, the disease easily spread quickly to large numbers of fish. Adding to the problem were low oxygen lev­ els caused by water at lhe surface warming and sinking, stirring up algae and debris from the bottom that used up the oxygen supply. The slow churning of the waler hap­ sources report. Tests held at lhe lake about three weeks ago confirmed that the primary cause of the dying fish was a bacterial gill disease called Calumnaris. which naturally occurs in fresh water, said James Dexter, fishing manage­ ment biologist for lhe DNR. Since Thomapple Lake has a massive pens every spring, and is worse some years than others. Dexter has said. The tests showed that generally, there is no oxygen below the 10-fool level in Thornapplc Lake, he said. The warming of the water, low levels of SOUTH HAVEN - John Grant Grayson. D.O., 44, of South Haven and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 1995 at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Sl at the... HASTINGS CHURCHES HOFS UNITED METHODIST CHUHCH. M-J7 South st M-79. Lawrence Hebtey. ps-nr. phone 60-3597 Church phone MS-tWS m. Dariene WOOOCROVr BRETHREN CHRISTIAN FAMISH. 4117 Pastor Phoae 945-9414 Sanday. Aag. 6 -1:00 aad 10XD a.m. Holy Service 10:30 Saaday WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3119 N. Broadway. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Great S«.. HaMiagl. Fluor ttevte Bwscu. Mt-SSSO or 946-2667. Morning Wonhip 11 a.m.; Sunday Cm far tocabca - 6Z3-3I10. Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thundey METHODIST CHURCH was a member of the Sigma Rii Epsilon frater­ nity, and received bis medical degree from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City. He completed a general surgery residency at Lansing General Hospital in I anting and a GRAND RAPIDS - Irene Peggy Jourdan, 44, ot Gnat Rapids, pesaed my on Saturday She was born on A4ay 2,1951, the daughter of Robert and Blanche (Smith) Wilson. June 14,1969 in Lake Odessa. Since that time she uvea in urine KipiQB Mrs. Jourdan was employed al the Orantex Company in Grand Rapids She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Betty and Mary; one brother, Edward. LAKE ODESSA - William E. “Bill’ He was born on February 24,1913 in Lans­ ing, the son of Ernest and Maube (Hiar) He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1932 and was married to Mary 1969 in Lake Odem. al al Oldsmobile Odessa for iev>-- in Arizona Dr. Grayion was also trained in laser surgery at the Ethicon Institute, aad laparoscopic surgery at Wayne State Universi­ ty in Detroit He was preceded in death by his father, U. Gram Garyson. Surviving are his wife. Charlene (Weiss) Grayson; mother, Betty C. Grayson of Over­ land Park, Kansas; lister, PatriciaG. Tackett of Rapids; one aon, Temathy Jourdan and his fiance* Lera Olson of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren, Amanda, Bryan and Douglas He attended Sl Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey and Louis. Surviving are his wife, Mabel; one daughter, (Gary) Haller of Lake Odessa, Flossie (Steve) Morgan of Alto, Tina Jourdan of Fairview, North Carolina; two brothers, Chip Wilson of Fairview, North Carolina, Michael Wilson of Otaris Richard of Diimoodale, three grand­ children; three great grandcltildrea; three sister-in-laws, Lorna Capron of Ionia, Glenda Burial Services were held on August 1,1995 Funeral Service, were held at Wedaaday July 26,1995 at the Koops Funersl Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Elwyn Dietrick officiating. with Father Thomas BoufTord officiating. Burial wu in Lakeside Cemetery. A Memorial Service wall be held in South Haven on Friday August 4,1995 at 5:00pm at the Pint United Methodist Church. The family asks that ia lieu of flowers. KcUnl. Sunday Sd»oi. 9:45 a m 4-H meets Monday*. 6:30 p.m. to 8 00 Em. Bible Study. Wcdnrtrtiya. 15 P « at Detarea Gaapm. 801 oxygen and an over-abundent population of crappies all added to the problem of lhe bac- He was born on January 17,1951 in Lexing­ ton, Kentucky, and grew up in the Kansas City Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area tcria. "I feel pretty gtxxi about this one." Dexter said of the report. "This is one situation where wc got a good answer." Other limes, the tests can't pinpoint why fish die. and so a final solution to a particu­ lar problem might not found, he said. "Sometimes, you just can't find out. We had a fish kill for three years in a row at Gull l-akc that killed only blue gills. We could never figure it out." be said. The blue gills just stopped dying last year, he added. Chapel in Lake Odessa. M-79 a medical In Dr. Grayson's name; to the Al-Van Humane Society; or to the (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 LAKE ODESSA-Agnes B. (Scobey) Cart, CO. BARKY TMOBMAPPiK M 945-5365 GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHUHCH VALLEY FELLOWSHIP. 2790 Wall Lake HASTINGS - C Rusaeil Bauer, 87, of Hastat Peanock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on November 29,1907 in Hast­ ings, tbe ton of Guy and Gertrude (McPharlin) Hastings Rus Sarver. PitJof Emeniub. 945-9224 Sunday Ser IT. MATTHIAS ANGUCAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 105 S Jefferson IMOlb. PLEASANTV IEW HASTINGS FREE METHODIST FAMILY Dowli,,. Ml 49050 Pulor Stephen Wntfn. (616) 75B-M2I Daniel Shekkwi Rhodes; 11 a.m Worship . F.U.N. children * church provided. Share He graduated from Hastings High School is 1927 and aneaded art school in Chicago for 3 yean. He moved beck to Hastings from Chica- 623 2050 (Dchoa) after 6 p m Mau FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 79, of Lake Odessa, passed swiy on Friday July 2S. 1995 « Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom oo December 6,1915 ia Hast- OF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor Setty C. Keller. Hastings Aluminum Products for 20 years and retired in 1972. Mr. Bauer married Alice Hamon in 1931 and she died in 1984. He was also preceded in death by brothers, W. Cart Bauer, Richard M. Bauer; sister, Henrietta G. Bauer. Surviving are three sons, Charles R. Bauer Jr., of Lansing, Ronald G. Bauer of Spring Lake and Timothy M. Bauer of Onsted; three grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Monday July 31, 1995 at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings with Pastor Michael Anton officiating. lag School as a Registered Nurse ia 1936. She worked al Sparrow Hospital and Pennock 21.1942 ia Toledo, Ohio. He preceded her ia death on November 10,1972. She was married to Clyde Cast on August 13,1979. He preceded her in death also. Mra. Cast attended the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Surviving are three nos, Gerald Scobey of Hastings. Clinton (Sam) Scobey of Vermona- Pauline (Carl) Lehman of Bellevue. Theresa Volker of Florida There will be no funeral home visitation. Graveside Services will be bald on Thursday NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYklL'S 'CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nuhville Father HASTINGS FIRST UNITED Hollenbeck. Director of Chrithan 17) 152-9221 Monnat 945-9574. Barrier free FM-AM at 10:30 am. SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Worship The Church Page la Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: Coffee Feltowihtp 10:30 a_m WEDNESDAYS: Family Chun* N^ht - Prepmd Uata med 6:00 p.m ; Bible Study and Activities for Kida 6:45 p.m.; Pint Wednesday of HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA Pudack WRfN FUNIRAL NOME Hastings Plane 1200 Noon School 6:00 to 1:15 p.m. each day. Recnuten Rally 7:00 p.m. Room of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. ner/Profraoi 6:30 p.m. SUPPORT CROUPS - V.l.F. , (Vuunlly Im- THS HASTINGS BANNKR AND RfMINDSR 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLSY PHARMACY " Prescript ions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBIR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings, Michigan and 8 00 p.m. Ulandays; Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Wednesday*. TOPS No 331 —9:15 a.m movcd to Battle Creek and Public Schools. She taught full-time at the Parser aad Francisco schools and ia several OJboca and Barry county country acbooia. Mix. Fifield waa a member of the Retired sionai Women's Organization and First Baptist Church in Battle Creek. She was a former and wu also a Gray Lady at Percy Jones Army Hospital during World War H. She married Edgar S. Fifield on June 26 1919 in Barry County. They bad been married ----- i.i. । granocuuurcn Barry County Humane Society. a were made by Girrbach in Hastings. great grandchildren. Chapel in Lake Odessa. ages; 11:00 adn. Morafag Woratup BATTLE CREEK - Ruby E. F ifield, 95, of Battle Creek, passed away on Saturday July 29, 1995 at Arrowwood Nursing Center. She was born on April 27, 1900 in Carlton Township, the daughter of Robert and Marian (Tanrafirr) Waiters. She graduated in 1916 from Hastings High School and in 1918 from Barry County Normal, where she received her teaching credentials. DELTON - Robert M. Shoen, 66, of Delton passed away on Monday, July 31, 1995 at his residence. He wu born on January 16, 1929 in Belmont. He moved to Battle Creek in 1960 from Lansing. He has resided at Wall Lake since 1987. He graduated from Qystal High School. He wu employed at Kellogg Company in the mechanical department for 27 years, retir­ ing in 1987. Mr. Shoen was a life member of the Ameri­ can Management Association and the Kellogg 25 Year dub. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, bowl­ ing. softball and camping. In later years, he enjoyed gambling in Las Vegas and Ml Pleasant. He married the former N. Joan Hartman on June 21, 1952. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma (Strait) Shoen; father, Alfred Shoen; brothers, Donald Shoen and Alfred Shoen Jr. Surviving are his wife, N. Joan (Hartman) Shoen; daughter and son-in-law, Linda J. A Larry Maupin of Delton, son, James R. Shoen of Galesburg; grandchildren, Theresa and Cherise Maupin of Delton, Kayleigh and Nata­ lie Shoen of Galesburg; brother, G. William Shoen of Newark, Ohio; sister, T. Constance Foote of Lansing. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday August 3, 1995 at 2:00pm at the William Funeral Home in Delton with Reverend Michael R. Kemper of the Lutheran Church of the Savior officiating. Interment to follow at E. Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Lutheran Church of the Savior in Kalamazoo. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Anna Smith NASHVILLE - Anna Smith. 76, of Nashvil- She was born on April 22,1919 in Charlotte, the daughter of Floid and Grace (Ervay) Blodgett. She worked as an assembler at Wilcox-Gay Company during the war. She married Edgar Smith on January 1,1947 in Charlotte. The couple farmed in Vermontvil­ le for many years. She previously attended the Kilpatrick Evangelical United Brethren Church of Wood­ land, the Peoples Bible Church of Nashville Mn. Smith enjoyed sewing and traveling. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Elizabeth, infant son, Norman; brother, Elwood Blodgett; sister, Mary Blodgett. Surviving are her husband, Edgar, sons, Phillip (Vicki) Smith of Charlotte, Harold Smith of Gregory; daughters, Dorothy (Jack) Marko of St Charles, Janet (John) Crawford of Lake Odessa, and Virginia (Bernard) Yeaw of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Cindy A Sarah Marko, Debbie (Chris) Ogle, John A Jeff Crawford; great grandson, Dylan Weeks; brothers, Ernest (Esther) Blodgett of Charlotte, Kenneth (Esther) Blodgett of Charlotte; sisters, Bernice Wheeler of Bellevue and Alice Blodgett of Charlotte; also several nieces and Funeral Services were held on Wednesday August 2, 1995 at the Church of Nazarenc in Nashville with Reverend Alan Mettler officiating. Burial wu at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Habitat for Humanity or Gideons International Phyllis Atm Fifidd and Marjorie Hilt brother, Leonard Wallers; sister, Roxie Scheib. Surviving are a son. Edgar S. Fifield Jr. of Summerville, South Carolina; daughters, Florentine Odette Hull and Dora Tynda! of Battle Creek; 14 grandchildren; many great Services were held on Tuesday August I. 1995 at Bachman Hebblc Funeral Service in Battle Creek. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions ma> be made to the American Cancer Society. Wa're right around the comar SHARING IS CARING �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 3, 1995 — Page 7 BOY, Mirk and Dawn Buslancc of Lagrange. Ohio announce lhe birth of Jason Michael, bora M 6:35 p.m. on July 18. 1995 al Medina General Hospital in Medina. Ohio, weighing 8 Iba.. II ozs. and 20 inches long. The proud grandparents are Richard and Miry Bosunce of Hastings (their first grindton) and Peter and Dorothy Zeestralen of Gladwin. Michigan. BOY. Ryan Michael Clarke, bom al Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Charlotte. Mich on June 3. 1995. weighing 716 lbs. and 1936 in­ ches long. Parents are Brian and Nicole Clarke of Bellevue: grandparents. Dean and Michnal-Williams united in marriage Jacobs-Larabee speak wedding vows Carrie Suzanne Jacobs and Jason J. Larabee were united in marriage June 3, 1995 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church of Hastings, with the Rev. Charles Fischer and the Rev. Charles E. 'Jacobs officiating the 2 p.m. ceremony. Parents of the couple are Mr and Mrs. Fredric Jacobs of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs Ronald I Jtraber of Delton. Maid of hocxx was Anne Endsley, fnend of the bride. Best man was Rich Clow, friend of the groom Bridesmaids were Kelli Jones, friend of the bride: Jenny Larabee. sister of lhe groom: and Jennie Jacobs, sister of (he bride. Groomsmen were Jon Jacobs, brother of lhe bride: Aaron Schantz, cousin of lhe groom; and Jim Block, friend of the groom. Soloists were Fred Jacobs, father of lhe » bride: Steve Youngs. Dale Berry. Cindy Bender and Agnes Karas, who were accomjiamed by Marty Shaw. Readings were given by Bob Nida, friend of tbe couple: and Stanley Schantz, uncle of the groom Master and mistress of the ceremony were Mr and Mrs. Patrick McKeough and their children. Cullen and Abbey After the ceremony, the new Mr. and Mrs. Larabee greeted guests at the Barry Expo Center where a reception was held in their ,r honor. Tbe newlyweds honeymooned oo a cruise io the Caribbean and now reside in f'akdonix. Mi. Wiersmas to mark 50th anniversary Howard and Evelyn Wiersma will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on August 12 from I lo 5 p.m. at Gaines United Brethren Church, comer of Kalamazoo Ave. and 92nd Together with their parents. Dawn Marie Michnal and Keith George Williams are pleased to announce their marriage on Dec. 30. 1994 held at the University Club in historic downtown Sl. Paul. Minnesota. Parents of the bride are Karen and Bill Marr of Hastings and Walter Michnal of New Boston. Parents of the groom are Shirley and George Williams of Inver Grove Heights. Minnesota. Officiating at the small ceremony of close family and friends was Pastor Charles Dundas of Rosemount Methodist Church Natasha Bums, of Royal Oak. was matron of honor while Andrew Bambury. of Auburn Hills, was best man. Both Andrew Van Koevering, the brides brother, and Shirley Williams gave readings during the ceremony: Andy's by George Eliot and Shirley’s personally written. Dawn was very pleased to include many special family heirlooms on her wedding day: lhe diamond engagement ring also once worn by her great-grandmother, pearl earrings of her grandmothers, a hand tatted lace hanky made by her great-grandmother, pearl and diamond ring given by her mother, and the ivory silk brocade wedding gown worn once also by her new mother-in-law. Dawn and Keith celebrated the new year holiday with distant family and friends and will be taking an extended honeymoon to Europe during the summer. Currently the couple reside in Ann Arbor. Family has five generations great-grandparents. Chuck and Bea Baldwin of Lake Odessa and Dick and Pat Medier of Like Odessa Celebrating five generations are Great Great Grandpa Richard Nixon with Halie Lynn. Grandpa Keith Morgan. Great Grand­ ma Joyce Morgan, and father of Halie. Clin­ ton Morgan. Hastings class of ‘55 reunion set The Hastings High School Class of 1955 will be holding it’s 40th Class Reunion on Saturday. Aug. 26. Classmates will meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Dog *n Suds restaurant in Hastings The evening gathering will be held at the Hastings Country Club with a social hour from 6 to 7. followed by dinner. Dinner reservations and payment must be received by Aug. 11. The coat is $15 per per­ son. Send payment to: Class of '55 Reunion Committee. 660 Indian Hills Dr.. Hastings. MI 49058 Classmates and friends of the class are welcome. Pyrzynski-Landes to wed in September Cecile Shaver to mark 100th Pre-100 year open house for Cecile Shaver planned for Aug. 19. 4 to 6 p.m. at the 4-H building the fair grounds in Coldwater. The family would like to invite friends and family to help us celebrate. Cecile Shaver (Cheeseman, was bom Jan. 26. 1896 in Maple Grove. Mi. She married George Shaver Dec. 29. 191! in Hastings. They were married 50 years in 1962 and he died in April 1962. They have six children. Ella Gary, Eva Cullyer, Elmer Shaver. Elvin Shaver. Eleanor Morrison and Erin Shaver. The family request no gifts. We. Jerri Landes and Tony Pyrzymki, Alvin Charles Morgan, Nashville and Shan­ non Sue Carter. Nashville. Karl Allen Rinnels, Wayland and Joneille Cathleen Anderson. Wayland. Jeffrey Alien Gierzak. Lake Odessa and Ann Margaret Wood, Lake Odessa. Rusty Lee Bible. Hastings and Brands Lynn Dickerson, Hastings. Lavera Clawson Jr.. Delton and Sharron Lou Blaisdell. Delton. Rickie Michael Palmer. Hastings Sharon Kay Landis. Hastings. Robert James Stauffer. Middleville Shannon Joy Dubois. Middleville. Craig Frederick Hoekstra. Nashville and Barbara Jo Townsend. Nashville. Lyle Marvin Mathews. Hastings and Bethaney Lynne Poll, Hastings. Rodney W. Brock, Hastings and Elizabeth M. Noom, Hastings. Jason Troy Little. Plainwell and Lori Ann Arkwright, Plainwell. Tony is a 1990 Hastings graduate and is currently employed at Hastings Manufacturwedding is NOTICES: File No. 95-71684-SE Estate of Mildred S Johnson. Deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Monday. August ». 1995. al 10:00 a.m.. In the Probata Courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan. before Honorable Richard H. Show. Judge of Probata, a hearing will ba hold on the petition of Kenneth A. Sipsey requesting that ha be appointed Perianal Representative of lhe Estate of MILDRED S. JOHNSON who lived at Thomapple Manor. 7700 Nashville Rood. Hostings. Michigan Open house to honor newly wed couple Friends snd family are invited to an open house Aug. 6 from I to 5 p.m. for Earl Fender and Alice Conklin who were wed June 29th to be held at Earl and Alice Fenders home. 135 W. Benson. Hastings. The famih of Wayne and Margaret Musbach would like to invite all their friends and neighbors to help them celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Sunday. Aug 13. from 2 io 5 p.m. We will be hosting an open bouse at their new home. 5075 Carlton Center Road. Woodland. Ml BOY, Bret Michael, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 8 at 10:38 a.m. to John and Destiny Hill. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 2V* ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Marissa Sue. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 9 at 9:05 a.m. to Sara Har­ wood and Brent Martin. Hastings, weighing 5 lbs., 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. Millers to celebrate 75th anniversary On Aug. 3rd Clifton and Edith Miller will observe their 75th wedding anniversary. They have two sons. Claude (deceased) and Kenneth of Hastings. Five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Pnor to retirement Clifton was a successful real estate broker for many years. Weil wishers may mail cards to them at Thomapple Manor. A107. 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings. MI 49058 ci Creditor* the deceosed ore notified thot oil clown* ogomtt the estate will be forever barred Beachams observe 30th anniversary Charles and Reba Beacham celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary recently with fami­ ly and friends at a pig roast held al their daughter. Shari Eckharts home. Chuck and Reba were married July 28. 1965 in Battle Creek. They have seven children. 14 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Mn. Beacham is retired from KSH. Mr Beacham is an independent truck driver They live at Wall Lake. Delton. Share local information with a friend, relative who's moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! Wyatt Arthur, bora at Pennock Christopher Hall, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. BOY, Wyatt William, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 11 at 3:0! p.m. to Chad War­ ren and Tonya Scott. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 614 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Travis Lee. bora at Pennock % FfrJtingR3 Kimbcr1y GIRL, Shelby Nicole, born at Pennock Hospital, on July 14 at 10:12 p.m. to Danell and Kevin Davis, Nashville, weighing 7 lbs., 13V* ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY. Christopher James. born at Pennock Hospital on July IS to Andrea and Leland Doxtader. Middleville, weighing 8 lbs., 3 BOY, Lucas Delbert, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 18 at 10:18 p.m. to Sandy and Jim Panos, Delton, weighing 6 Rm.. 13V* ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Tamara One lea, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 21 at 10:42 p.m. to Jaymie Cassel and Nicholas Tryon. Sunfield, weighing 6 lbs., I2V4 ozs. and 20V* inches long BOY, Tad Zenus, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 21 at 3:25 p.m. to April Blakely and Lance Mead. Nashville, weighing 6 tbs.. 15* BOY, Daegan Samuel, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 21 at 5:07 p.m. to Miss Myra Mix. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 12M ozs. and 23 inches long. being Musbachs to observe 40th anniversary ban and Max Myers of Hastings. BOY, Nathaniel David, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 21 at 6:14 p.m. to Connie and David Berkimer, Nashville, weighing 5 lbs., 11V* ozs. and 19 inches long. Jerri is a 1991 Lakewood graduate and is currently employed al Hastings Mutual In- 1995 Betty Silibee of Hastings, step-grandmother BOY, John R. Ketchum Jr., son of Maureen Ket­ chum and the late John R. Ketchum Sr., mar­ ried Kelly Moreland, daughter of Gary and Kathy Moreland, on July 1, 1995 at Holy Family Church in Saginaw. A reception followed at the Montague Inn. After a honeymoon on Mackinac Island. John and Kelly will reside in Chicago, Ill. September GIRL, Gregory and Katherine Myers are pleased to announce the birth of Erin Elizabeth, bora at 11:17 p.m. on July 16. 1995, at Stouder Memorial Hospital in Troy, Ohio, weighing 5 lbs., 2 V* ozs. and measur- BOY, Alexander James, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 11 at 9:36 a.m. to James and Sherry Platschorre Jr.. Delton, weighing 7 lbs., 5 Vi ozs. and 20V* inches long. Michael George Malak. Delton and Kristen Jan Cole. Delton. Lonney Bevier Phillips, Bellevue. and Nicole Elaine Malinowski. Bellevue Robert Lowell Wood, Jr., Dowling Tina Marie Root. Dowling. Kenneth Gerald Deboer Jr., Otsego and Jodi Marie Smith. Shelbyville. Brian Michael Preston, Hastings and Angela Eve Hall, Hastings. Gregg GnSrn? ‘ Ketchum-Moreland united in marriage A BOY, Logan Joseph, bora on Tuesday, July II at 10:56 a.m. to Melissa (Potter) and Joseph Bleam of Hastings. Logan is their first child and weighed 7 lbs.. 11 ozs. and was 19V* inches long Proud grandparents are Stephen and Carol Potter and Arthur and Dolores Bleam of the Freeport area. ntotrva within four Notice it furt assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. July 77. 1995 Wilborn M. Doherty (P4I960) DIMMERS McPHILLIPS * DOHERTY 771 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Kenneth A. Sipsey 9047 W. Wisconsin Rood (•/3) Lakewood. CO 80776 BARRY TOWNSHIP GIRL, Taylor Ann, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 22 al 11:12 a.m. to Kimberley Allen and Matthew Kuhlman. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs.. U oz. and 21 inches long. BOY, Christopher Jude, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 22 at 5:03 a.m. to Steve and Kelly Feldpausch, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 5Vi oz. and 20V* inches long. GIRL, Danielle Lynn, bom a Pennock Hoapiul oo July 22 al 3:35 p.m. to Ms. Dean­ na Keller. Hastings, weighing 4 lbs.. 13 ozs. GIRL, Zachary Tyler Gibson, age 21 mon­ ths. of Glendale. Anzonia. cheerfully welcomed his new baby sister. Kaycee Alexa home after her birth on July 24, 1995. Pioneer Day. at Phoenix Baptist Hospital. She weigh­ ed 9 lbs., and is 20V* inches long. Their happy parents are Gregg and Allyson Gibson. Grandparents are Kent and Dawne Gibson of Hastings and Herman and Pinkey Peake of Blythewood, South Carolina. Great grandparents are Fred and Geneve O’Connor of Lake Odessa. Theron and Lorna Gibson of Sun City. Arizona and Ruth Peake of Blythewood. South Carolina. i July 6. 1W5 All board member* present. Adopted Resolution 95-5 Gambling Irceme for Hxkory Fire Dept ). Lott Bromley. Clerk Wilborn 8 Wooer Supervisor (8/3) Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting... BANNER CLASSIFIED! �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 3, 1995 Woodland NEWS... ~————— ----------------------- ----------------- ----- ---- a-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dental hazard? Dor A- lenders: Six yean ago. I was a happily married newlywed My husband and I decided lo sun a family right away. A few days before I learned 1 was pregnant. t had ex­ tensive denial work and wu in the dentist's chair for an hour, inhaling nitrous oxide Within a week. I miscarried. I've never forgiven myself for what I may have done to m> unborn child I never told a soul how I feh Although we finally had a beautiful baby two years later, our mamagc did not survive my guilt 1 am now a single parent, and my son is the light of my life. Please consult your professionals, and tell me whether the nitrous oxide could have caus­ ed the miscamge. I need lo face lhe truth once and for all — Mournful in Michigan. Dear Michigan: According to lhe American Dental Association, nitrous oxide may be harmful for pregnant women, although the nak is minimal Spontaneous miscarriage has occurred in cases where pregnant women were exposed lo nitrous oxide for five or more hours a week with inadequate exhaust ventilation Approximately 50 percent of all nuscar nages occur in the first three months. Women who are pregnant or trying to become preg nam should inform their dentists. Left is right Dear Ann Landers: I had to write after reading the letter from the woman whose mother was pressuring her lo correct her child's left handedness She should leave him alone. Lcft handcdncss is a condition of hard wir­ ing of the brain. If an effort is made lo change it. a perfectly normal youth is handicapped during crucial years of his or her development. I was a lefty whose parents forced me to change so I would "be like everyone else " As a result. I grew up with a number of pro­ blems. including stuttering, poor motor skills, no tense of balance and terrible penmanship For the assumed benefits of fitting into a right­ handed world. I was forced to give up more than I will ever know. If I have children, and they happen to be left-handed, they will grow up that way. Leftie in Boise. Dear Leftie: Thanks for telling your story Children who are left-handed should not. repeat Not. be forced to change As you pointed out. it could create other problems that are much more severe. Alarming vacuum Dear Ana Landers: 1 read your column about the sure-fire alarm dock — a loud alarm bell connected to a timer that were off every 15 minutes. That reminded me of our younger son's dilemma when we went on vacation and left him alone for lhe first time ''Danny" had a job. which meant he couldn't afford to oversleep. On his own. he figured out the solution. Our old-fashioned daren dock was of oo use. He never heard k. So ne connected a siring from the alarm dock key io the switch on the vacuum cleaner. When the alarm rang, the vacuum went shwoosh and kept going until he got up to turn a off. (He didn't think about moving lhe vacuum, to there was a worn spot on lhe carpet by lhe lime wc got back.) Danny is grown now. but wc still remember his invention and laugh. — R.D. McK in Walnut Creek. Calif. Dear Walnut: Memories are like old friends you enjoy inviting back lo visit. Thanks for yours. Molester cured? Dear Ann Landen: When my daughter wu 7. she told me her daddy had been molesting her. This disclosure wu very pain­ ful for her and. of course, for me as well as the rest of the family. My father-in-law, who is a police officer, picked up “Barry” at work and turned him m. He served a short jail sentence, and I decided we should separate. Both my daughter and Barry have been in counseling ever since. I feel OK about Barry seeing the children. Our son is now 7. and our daughter is 11.1 am quite comfortable about him being granted supervised visitation rights. 1 still care for my husband but will not endanger the well-being of my children by leaving them alone with their father. I have done a great deal of reading on the subject of child molestation and have had many discussions with counselors. All the research I have done has not turned up a single instance of a permanently “cured" child molester It would be a comfort to believe that my husband is completely rehabilitated and will never do this again, but I am not sure. My question to you is this: Are there any “former” molesters out there who are truly recovered and do not molest anymore? — No Name or City. Dear No Name: 1. too. have done a good bit of research on child molestation, and accor­ ding to the experts (I am not one), the only molesters who can be considered permanently cured are those who have been surgically A drastic measure? Yes. But it’s the only one that is guaranteed to work. No longer family Dear Am Landers: When my husband end I were married seven yean ago. his father and stepmother gave us a crystal sugar and creamer set that had originally belonged lo my husband's grandparents A year ago, my husband died of cancer. My husband 's stepmother called me Iasi week and asked me io return the set. She said another relative saw it on my dining room table the day of the funeral and has been upset ever since. This relative is concerned that I might remarry, and she wants the set to remain in lhe family Apparently since my husband is dead. I'm not considered family anymore. Of course. I will give the set back, but my feelings are really hurt. In my opinion, asking for the set was not only in very poor taste but downright cruel. I've always been close to my in-laws, but now I feel like an outsider. Please comment. — Crushed in Philadelphia. Dear Philadelphia: How tacky. Ralph Waldo Emerson got it right when he said. "Things are in the saddle, and ride mankind." How nice that you needn't associate with the clods anymore Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate. Inc. DAVENPORT COLLEGE Offers Convenient Fall Classes Starting September'25! Classes Held at Hastings High School SCHEDULE Crtdrt Court* Count T’<v Sexton Tmc Mown HUMAN RESOURCE MCT 43 4014 6:00-9:25PM LAW 211 LEGAL ENV. Of BUSINESS 43 4015 6.-00- 9:25PM W SOC213 INTRO TO SOCKX.OCY 4013 6.00-9.25PM Th Davenport ^±ColleXe 43 For information please call 1-800-632-9569 or 451-3511 DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS 1995-96 OPENING OF SCHOOL NOTICE Day Classes Begin For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Discover the advantage of were given out. Carl look several ladies oo a pontoon boat tour of the lake before the group dispersed. On Wednesday evening, a "Friends of the Woodland Library" meeting was held at the Woodland Township Board room in the fire station. There were 14 people at the meeting. The librarian thanked those who had helped move the books out of the two rooms that had been emptied. The books removed have been taken to the old town haU, where they will be reviewed, appraised and those not worth returning to the library will be disposed of. By now, some of the books have been reviewed and taken back to the library to be shelved in the freshly painted and cleaned back room, which will be a research room. The group agreed to hold work days in the library and the town hall and to meet again during August. On Friday evening, my sister-in-law, Evelyn Lucas McClay came to my home to meet a high school classmate, Doreen Stowell Hartman, who now lives near Ludington. Hartman had come to Woodland for the Childbirth Educator PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking a Registered Nurse with obstetrical or neonatal experience/train­ ing as Childbirth Educator Classes are taught on rotating four-month, weekday evening schedules, and candidates should have ability to assist other instructors on a rotating basis, as needed. KEEP THE GREEN LICIT SHINING Pania to MOA research, for more than a million Americans affected by 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a m. 10 00 a.m. August 16 August 16 August 16 GARY BEGG AGENCY Aato. Hom, Ute. Cotmtrdd Agent ia S Merxgm. HMngl Ml Batons: HI1111 FacMMBli The Childbirth Educator will prepare expectant parents emotionally and physically to participate in a satisfying pregnancy, labor, birth, and introduc­ tion to parenthood and must demonstrate a commitment to client education and experience related to maternal child care. Registered Nurses who would be interested ia such a challenge should contact: neuromuscular dhaates. than ever. PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Education Department 1009 W. Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 T5otHi72-i'717 E.OX. the future loots brighter TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BRISTOL LAKE PRIVATE DRIVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, has resolved Its Intent to proceed of its own Initiative to make certain public Improvements consisting of the paving and improvement of Bristol Lake Private Drive, a private road, extending ebout 2.800 feet from the Intersection of M-37 (the “Improvements”!, pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1854 as amend­ ed. The Township shall proceed unless written objections are filed at or before the public hearing provided for herein by the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the road frontage In the proposed special assessment district, in which case the Township Board shall not proceed unless a petition In favor of the Improvements is filed by record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area In the special assessment district. The tentative special assessment district Includes those parcels which abut Bristol Lake Private Drive, from M-37 to approximately 2.600 feet east of M-37. and more particularly described as Including the following permanent parcel numbers: 08-009009009-10 08009009011-10 0600900901600 08009-12000100 08009-12000300 08009-12000700 08009-12000800 08009-12001200 Call a Farmers Agent for auto, life, fire, commercial, boat insurance. GARY BEGG, LUTCF 5Oh anniversary party of Russell and Margaret Stowell Sunday and was staying with her niece, Ann Stowell DeHoog. over the weekend. .* Evelyn and Doreen had not seen each other' for decades and had a grand time visiting. The: four of us had dinner at a restaurant in Lake' Odessa. Afterward. Arm DeHoog drove us on a tour of the Lake Odessa-Woodland area. and. we covered many miles before it began to get dark. On Sunday, Russell and Margaret Stowell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in' Woodland’s Herald Classic Memorial Park. They were married in a double wedding oo Christmas Day 1945, but wanted to celebratewhen the weather is good because there was an ice storm the day of the wedding and they did not want history to repeat itself and spoil their 50th anniversary celebration, too. Their five children, sons Douglas. Jim and Rick Stowell and wives and their children, and daughters Sue and Barbara and Darrell Slater and their children all helped host the event, which drew enough people to keep the park pavillioo full all afternoon. - When you need to say "WE a new neighbor..."THANKS" friend..."CONGRATULATE family member, give the G Information...a subscrij The HASTINGS BANNER • C ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast, fair, friendly service. August 14-17 August 28 Russell and Margaret Stowell visit with guests at their 50th anniversary celebration. having all your major insur­ ance coverage with Farm­ 9:00-12:00/1:00-3:00 School Starts 8:30-11:30 a m Grades 1-12 A M. Kindergarten Only Community School (Adult High School Completion and Enrichment - No Cost for High School Completion) Registration, Orientation. Testing Evening Classes Begin board meeting. The fire department reported eight runs; one to a structure, three grass fires, one auto fire, two assists to other fire departments, one combine fire and a wheat field fire. The combine-wheat fire occured on Mon­ day, July 25, in the middle of Section 16 on property owned by the Ressner family. A new combine belonging to Jeff Morton was destroyed in the fire. The burned wheat is visible only for a short distance on Jordan Road, between Woodland and Wellman roads, as tbe field is surrounded by buildings, trees and other obstructions to a view of the area in the middle of the section that burned. Tom Niethamer turned up with his camera and got some slides of the fire. He is quoted as saying that it was the wont wheat fire he had ever seen. Thirty acres burned. Jim Wickham, cemetery sexton, reported that it had been a productive month with some driveways resurfaced and edged. He said the work turned out well. He said tests had shown the five acres to the north of the cemetery have a serious water problem and could not be used for burials unless some serious drainage work is done except for two areas on the southeast side of the property that are a little higher and could be used without much preliminary work. Supervisor Doug Mackenzie then said he thought they could use the swampy land for a tree nursery to grow trees and shrubbery to complete replacing old landscaping and to landscape the new area south of the cemetery when it is developed. The board agreed to contact Lisa Williams, the landscape architect, for a list of trees to plan this October. The librarian reported that a preliminary "Friends of the Library ' meeting had been held and the small room on the southeast side of the library emptied along with the book shelves in the kitchen. She requested permis­ sion to purchsae paint and have the small room painted while it is empty and to paint the bathroom. The permission was given, the paint was purchased on Wednesday and the painting was done by Harold Stannard, Marvin Kantncr, Frank Townsend and George Schaibiy. The Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday evening. There were 20 members present, no guests and no program. A report was given on the scholarship steak dinner, which was a financial success, making enough for next year’s scholarships to be secured. The members voted lo send Art Meade a letter of thanks for the air conditioner he gave the dub before the steak dinner. It was felt the dinner would have been impossible without having the unit in the room because the dinner was on a very hot evening. The Labor Day weekend chicken barbecue was discussed and a committee appointed. Ward Pierce is chairman of ticket pre-sale, and he gave each member present tickets to sell. Tickets would be mailed to the remaining members. Doug Ressner. Harold Stannard. Bob Crockford and EUa Kantner are on the com­ mittee to plan and serve the dinner. Art Meade will hold a raffle during the afternoon. Club president Doug Ressner announced that a public meeting will be held at the high school 7 p.m. Aug. 8, which is the Lions Club regular meeting time. The members voted to attend the high school meeting rather than have their dinner meeting. The next meeting at the Lions Den will be Aug. 22. The "Keen-Agers" of Lakewood United Methodist Church held an event at the home of Carl and Elnora Pierce oo Jordan Lake late Thursday afternoon. After a potluck dinner, Elnora announced it was Christmas in July, and she gave each member a little Christmas ornament of some type. Other door prizes T To save $100, ask about our off-campus Adult Grant Program New Student Registration Grades K-12 New Student Orientation Grades K-4 Grades 5-8 Grades 9-12 The duet "Double Treble" from Nova Scotia will hold a concert al the Lakewood Church Saturday, Aug. 5. at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be preceded by a potluck dimer. The public is invited to the concert. Double Treble will also sing at the Sunday morning worship the next day before return­ ing home. Carl and Elnora Pierce and Joanne Jackson heard the singers on a trip to Nova Scotia last year and arranged for them to come to the Lakewood area. The Woodland Township Board held its Ju­ ly meeting last week. The police department reported an officer had investigated six com­ plaints, issued six citations, patroled for 34 hours and driven 625 miles since the last Mwu MCI 306 08009-12001300 08009-12001400 08009-12001000 08009-12001700 08009-12002100 08009-12002300 08009-12002400 08 009-12002500 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing on Wednesday. August 9. 1995. at 7.00 o’clock pm., at the Township Hail/Flre Station. 13555 M-37. Battle Creek. Michigan, to hoar and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Im­ provements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Call 664-9253 September 7-8 September 11 Sejxember 18 ' Dated July 27. 1995 June Doster. Clerk Township of Johnstown �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 3, 1995 — Page 9 ‘In My Time’ by Robert Faulkner byJoyce F. We^nbrecht “The 1920* was a decade of growth. an ex­ erting decade of change. “At the beginning of lhe First World War, the U.S. was a third rale power. Tbe British Empire rated the teas and London was the worid's finaarial ceater as well as the center of the greatest Empire the world has ever known. Englishmen proudly proclaimed 'the sun never sett on the British Empire.* “Paris was the center of culture and fashion. “Germany ted the world in sciences, especially in chemistry and engineering. Most of our chemicals were imported from Ger­ many. No fast dyes were made in this country and when war broke out our clothes were made with dyes that ran when washed. Even aspirin was a monopoly of a German com­ pany. Bayer. Our dolls were imported from Europe before the war. The American substitutes that followed were homely little g>rt» whose pink checks would not stand water. “Even the airplane, invented in the U.S., had reached a higher stale of development ia France. “The U.S. clearly ted in the production of automobiles and steel and rubber factories grew to supply this industry's needs. Electric streetcars provided transportation in all cities of any size and electric passenger trains called Intenirbans gave travelers quick comfortable service between cities. The smart investor had put his money into Interurban stock, only to see the automobile drive many electric trains into bankruptcy in a few years. “But in the early 1920s the Interurban was very much a part of American life. The speed and quiet of the trains, combined with poorly proseoed grade crossings resulted in many tragic accidents. The third rail from which the trains drew their power was a constant hazard io the people who lived near the tracks in the countryside. “In 1920 there were still no paved roads outside the cities. Villages like Middleville had no hard surface streets. “The first radio station. KDKA of Pitt­ sburg, went on the air in 1920 and the age of commercial radio began. "Automobiles were improving, but none were enclosed. When it rained you stopped and put up side curtains Likely as not. you ■M soaking wet and the rain would stop as toon as the isinglass curtains were buttoned in place. Although most can now had electric barters, they were not very dependable and a crank still hung from the front of the car. "tn 1920. change was in the air. Like a sleeping giant the U.S began to stir and flex * muscle. Just as after every war. old social Values and traditions crumbled and fell away. The automobile gave young people a freedom Unknown by any previous generations. They flbok foil advantage of this personal transporbtion to visit the cities and see the latest Shows or to attend college while living at borne. They also used the automobile for love and romance. s “With the new physical freedom came freedom frrm the old social mores. Giris, much io the horror of their mothers, bobed fteir hair and wore knee length skirts. Many high school boys and girls began to smoke ttgaretles. Some visited boocteggers lo get beer or whiskey, for this was the age of Prohibition. “ “Women had gained the right to vote and frith it a new sense of freedom. Working fromm became more common and women entered into athletics, joined walking dubs, dnd girl's basketball teams were organized in high schools. “In Middleville, the girts played the preliminary game followed by the boy's team. The boys wore shorts but the girts wore baggy black bloomers and long black stockings The girts* team had six players, two forwards, a running and a jumping center and two guards. The court had three zones, two girts to a zone and no girt could cross out of her zone. “In the boys’ game there were five players. The game was much different than it is today. After each score the ball was brought back to the center and tossed up between the opposing centers and all plays were run from center The game was slower and the scores much tower than nowadays. A typical final score might be 18-14. An usually high score would be referred ;o as sounding like a football score. “I don't believe there has been a decade in the history of our country in which there were so many famous contemporaries. It was the age of the individual, the age of the entrepeneur. Among the great and near great Irving in the 1920s were Albert Einstein; Thomas Edison; Orvill Wright; John D. Rockefeller; Henry Ford; Harvey Firestone; Luther Burbank, the plant wizard; Dr. God­ dard, rocket pioneer; Nikola Tesla, electrical wizard and pioneer of alternating current; Marconi, inventor of wireless telegraphy; Lee deForest, lhe inventor of the three element vacuum tube that made radio practical; William Jennings Bryan, the silver tongued orator and politician who prosecuted Scopes for teaching evolution. “Scopes was defended by Clarence Dar­ row. This was the first trial to be broadcast. I listened to it on our radio. This must have been about 1924 or 1925 (July 10-21. 1925). “Other well known people of the '20s in­ cluded Charles Lindbergh. Commander Byrd. Billy Mitchell. Ronald Amundsen (famous Norwegian explorer of the Poles) and Douglas MacArthur “Some of the great athletes were Gertrude Ederie. the first woman to swim the English Channel (this was in 1926); Big Bill Tilden, tennis champion; Bobby Jones, golf great; Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth, basebail immortals; Red Grange of football fame and Jack Dempsey, the great prize fighter This was also the age . East Main Street, Middleville. West Main Street, Middleville. of infamous gangsters like Al Capone. “You may have heard of some of the famous movie stars of the 1920a. They includ­ ed Mary Pickford. Greta Garbo, Chartie Chaplin, and Douglas Fairbanks. In 1927, the first talking picture starred Al Jolson in the ’Jazz Singer.’ The first talking picture 1 saw was The Sidewalks of New York* starring Ruch Chatterton. This was in 1928 at the Fox Theater in Detroit. The matinee cost me 25 cents. “During this period William Randolph Hearst was establishing his newspaper empire. “In the tete 1920s the electric refrigerator for the home first appeared. Until then people refrigerated with ice boxes. Ice was delivered regularly mostly by horse drawn vans. A favorite vaudeville song included these lines, bought my wife a Fridgidaire. but when 1 got home the ice man was there. There ought to be a law against that.' "In many cities, delivery men preferred the horse and wagon to the delivery truck. A good milk hone would learn the route and where stops were close together, the milkman would deliver all the stops in a block without getting back in the wagon. “The replacement of iceboxes with electric refrigerators took many years. The electric refrigerator industry was one of the few businesses that thrived and grew during the Grcb.* Depression of the 1930s. * 'When 1 was in the eighth grade, I attended my first class party at Lhe age of 11. The party was scheduled for 7 p.m. Before leaving .home, my father ordered me to leave the party at 9 and come straight home. The party was at the home of Dr. Swift, whose son. Cartton. was a classmate. “1 arrived promptly at 7 o'clock. The door was opened by the good doctor himself. He said, 'Come in Bob. have you had your sup­ per yet?' The sarcasm escaped me al lhe time but 1 was very uncomfortable by the time the other guests began to arrive about 7:45.** “Our teacher was chaperone, but showed neither surprise or concern when we started playing kissing games such as cheat lhe judge, spin the bottle and show. I was the only one present who was embarrassed. I was even more embarrassed when, just as the party was getting well under way and before refreshments were served. I abruptly left for home to meet the 9 o'clock deadline. “Our entertainment in Middleville in the 1920a was the homespun variety. An isolated spot on the 7 hornapple River was our swimm­ ing hole. On a summer night boys and girls from our end of town would frequently gather under a nearby street light and play hide and seek. Arnold, Eart and 1 often played ball tag around our house and barn. At night in the fall, wiener roasts down by the river or on LaPinnacle. a large hill southeast of town were a class event. "Some Middleville teenagers enjoyed Lhe excitement of 'cooning* watermelons. A few gathered a bottom foil of rock salt from the shotgun of an angry fanner. One grower even loaded a few of his choice melons with croton oil. a very powerful laxative much to the distress of the thieves. "On winter nights we frequently gathered on Main Street Hill with our sleds. There was almost no automobile traffic on a winter night and we had the hill pretty much to ourselves. "On a Saturday afternoon one of our prin­ cipal pastimes was bopping bobs. [Bob sleds.) In the winter the farmers came into town in sleighs that looked like wagons with runners in the place of wheels. Typically the farmer would be standing in front dressed in a for cap, black fur coat, fur gloves and boots. Usually icicles would be hanging from his mustache. "We would jump on the back of slow mov­ ing bobs and if the driver didn’t reach for his whip, we would ride to his destination which as likely as not would be tbe French's Flour Mill.’ We would then wait for a bob leaving the mill and ride back up Main Street Hill. Sometimes we would get on the sleigh of an inhospitable fanner and have a whip cracked at us. but this only added to the fun. "In those days the seventy of winter was judged by lhe days of sleighing. The farmers could tell you how many days of sleighing there had been in any recent year. A normal winter provided around 60 days. Winters with 90 days of sleighing were severe and much talked about in later years. “There wasn’t much excitement in Mid­ dleville in the 1920s except for an occasional runaway on Main Street. If you have never seen a team run away with a wagon you can't understand the sheer terror. A team running away, pulling a wagon at incredible speed is a sight one can never forget: lhe terror in the horses eves, their laid hack ears, the froth at their mouth as they fight the bit, the panicked driver frantically pulling on the reins and futility showing whoa, whoa.' Other drivers seeing approaching danger, urged their own teams out of lhe way. People oo foot ran for safety. The terror stricken horses would tram­ ple anything in their path and would stop only when completely exhausted. “The summer I was 14, my father sent me to Delton to run the soda fountain in the Delton Drugstore, which was managed by my Aunt Bessie who lived in the house where 1 had spent the first 9 to years of my life. They now had electricity and running water, other­ wise little had changed. I had worked at the soda fountain in Middleville since 1 was 12 and knew bow to make the chocolate syrup and sugar syrup that was the base for all the other flavors. “In Delton, Aunt Bessie made all the syrups She made the orange from fresh oranges and grated peels. In June we served fresh strawberry sundaes. Aunt Bessie put up a large quantity of fresh strawberries in syrup so that we could serve them long after the season ended. “Originally. Dad had made the soda water from bicarbonate of soda and sulfuric acid, but this had given way to commercial carbon dioxide purchased in heav^tanks “When I arrived at wort in the morning, my first job was to take the ice tongs and bring a block of ice from the ice house, wash off the sawdust under the pump back of the store, place the ice in a heavy wooden box and break it up with a tool designed for the purpose. “There were always one or more tubs of Piper’s ice cream behind the store. The ice cream came on the C.K.frS. from Kalamazoo. The five-gallon metal can sal in a large wooden tub with a canvas top. 1 remov­ ed the plug near the bottom of the tub and let the water run out. Then, after removing the canvas. I packed ice down around the can with a ball bat. 1 then put in a layer of salt, added more ice and more salt in layers until the tub was full. The ice cream in the soda fountain was iced in the same manner. I also crushed the ice for drinks. That the take ice might be contaminated never occurred lo anyone. "When we sold ice cream to take out. it was packed by hand in pint or quart cortons. Ice cream cones were sold fa. 5 cents and sun­ daes and ice cream sodas were sold for 10. A banana split was 15 cents. “On the west side of the store, shaded by a box elder tree, was our ice cream porch. The tables and chain were the kind you now see only in museums or old pictures. The chairs had heavy wire tegs and backs and a round wooden seat. The round tables had legs that matched the chairs. My jobs included serving our soda fountain customers, cleaning the fountain and washing dishes. “In June of that year. 1924, Paul married Aline Cross. Aline was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Cross. The ceremony was held in their home. At the reception her brother. Maurice. Arnold. Eart and 1 had a table to overselves. I remember Maurice saying. *1 guess this makes us some kind of relatives. ’ "The Cross family was highly respected Dr. Cross was loved by all the people he serv­ ed in and around Delton. His home and office was only a half block from the drag store so, of course, he came into the store often and he always had time for a short visit. He was the doctor who saved my life when 1 almost died of croup at the age of 7. He was the doctor who brought me into the world — at least he almost did. "On the evening of Sunday. May 22. mother told my dad that she was in labor. Dad ran all the way to church a distance of more than a mile, to get Dr. Cross. There were no automobiles in Delton in 1910. By the time dad returned with Dr. Cross 1 was lying in mother's arms kicking and screaming. "Aunt Bessie, by force of circumstances, was the midwife. She was a single woman with no experience in child birth. It must have been a traumatic experience for both her and my mother. However, they both had more courage than most men and Aunt Bessie was always calm and controlled in every crisis she faced during life. “11 is historically interesting that while this life drama was taking place in the light of an oil lamp, a spectacular event was taking place in lhe sky. During most of May of 1910. Haley’s Comet, with its head brighter than lhe moon and its tail stretching halfway across the heavens, dominated the night sky. It was pro­ bably the most dramatic astronomical event of the 20th century. The superstitious tried to make something of the fact that I was bom with a double crown under Haley's Comet. The double crown was supposed to be a sign that 1 would live in two kingdoms. “In case you don’t know what a crown is. 1 will try to explain. At the back of the top of your head your hair swirls like a vortex. Some people have two swirls side by side and are said to have a double crown. “From what mother and dad said. 1 must have screamed most of the fim year. When I was about two months old, mother asked Dr. Cross to see if he could find what was the mat­ ter with me. He came to the house, looked me over for rash, pin pricks, et cetera. Finally, he practically tossed me down on the bed and said. *God. he’s just ugly.* “Years later in my defense, mother said that 1 was probably not getting enough to eat and was probably just hungry. Even today I get irritable when hungry. “My brother Eart and 1 were planning a canoe tnp on the streams of Northern Michigan for the summer of 1925. Earl was attending the University of Michigan. When he came home between semesters we celebrated his 19th birthday oo Jan. 30. It was a few days later that he and I walked to LaPin­ nacle to go skiing. It was about a three-mile walk, so we had lots of time for conversa­ tions. The day was mild and the snow was melting a little so the skiing was bad, but the west slope of LaPinade was very steep and we had a good time. “Eart had been suffering from a kidney ail­ ment for years, but that night, for lhe first time, he told me that tbe doctor had told him that if he caught a cold he would probably die. That was the fim time I realized how serious tas illness was. “The sun had set before we started home, but the moonlight on the snow made visibility good. We talked as we walked with wet feet through the melting snow. Wc talked about science. 1 wondered if maybe the solar system was merely an atom in some large scale of things and if the atom might not be a miniature universe. Eart said. ’I’ve thought of that, but I wonder if somewhere there might be atoms of various sizes, say the size of a small snowball, for example.' .//About March 1, nl/ folks got a telegram that Earl was very sick and in the hospital. They hurried lo Ann Arbor to do what they could, but he was already dying. “We buried Eart on Arnold’s 13th birth­ day. Sunday. March 7, 1925. This was the fim great tragedy of my life. “My parents were devastated, but a stranger never would have known. In my family, if anyone cried they did it in the privacy of their own room. To display one's emotions was considered in bad taste and a sign of weakness. There were no tears at Earl's funeral. “Before that, my mother had loved to play the piano white Dad accompanied her on the mandolin and sang in his beautiful baritone voice. After Earl died. I don't remember ever hearing Mother play or Dad sing again. The piano sat sitent for yean and was finally given to a school. 1 never knew what happened to Dad’s musical instruments. My folks carried on in public as though nothing had happened, but in March 1925. die music went out of their lives. (Ta be rnttamd) BKMTAAttK FORECLMUM SALK PLEASE 6E ADVISED THAT TROTT AND TROTT IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY IN­ FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOB THAT PUBPOSE MORTGAGE SALE__ Dotautl has been mode in the condition* of o mortgage mode by Michael J. Woodbury Sr., an unmarried man to Jerry L. Tyler dba Tytor Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporofton. Mortgagee, dated November 2, IBM <md recorded on November IB, IBM, in Uber 61B, on page lit, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to TRANSWORLD MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a Toxas Corporation by an assignment dated No । ember 2. IBM, and recorded on November 16. IBM. in Uber 619. on page IIS. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there to claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of RFTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY THRH DOLLARS AND M CENTS (8S4.443.M), including internet at 15.460% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mor­ tgage and the statute in sudt coco made and pro­ vided. notice to hereby given that said mortgage •II _ 4. 1, 4 L_ iW . -. - - ■ win oe roreoowa oy a saw a* wse mongagoo promisos, or ooms part of them, at pubAc venduo. <*• me ewry vowry vourmouse m naswngs, Michigan at 11:60 aun. o'clock on September, 7, 1665. Said promises are situated in Township of ,, — I m------ . it1 I t ■ - - 4 -4 - - a- _ 4 mopre, oarry , xAscnagan. ana aro aeom^seo as: ii ,,&t Uukurw) Parcel of land, situated ' 1 the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 2 North, Rango 7. West, doscribod as foltows: beginning at a point on the East Uno ot Section 36. Town 2 North. Rango 7 West, distant North S654X) foot from the Soudtoaet comer of said section. monce wool at rtgni angles to eara cast lino 37S.S0 foot; thonco North PoroBol to said East Section Uno 542.66 foot thence North 67 Degree* 42 Minutes 45 Seconds East 375.80 foot to the East Section Uno; thonco South along East Uno 557.66 <^^4 A— .k. 1----- —4 U . -1^iwev ro me peace or ueyuiiuna. The redemption period shaft bo 12 month(s) from the date of such solo. Dated: July 27. 1995 TRANSWORLD MORTGAGE CORPORATION Trott and Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30300 Telegraph Road. Suite 201 Bingham Farms. Michigan 46025 FUe P95O72553 (B/24) NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF FUNDS Barry County Board of Commissioners Barry County Courthouse 220 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 August 3,1995 TO AU MTEM5T1D ACBKOS, CROUPS AND POB0NS: On or about August 10,1995 the above-named County will request the State of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L 93-383) for the following project: A Michigan Community Development Block Grant Housing Program for the purpose of Home Rehabilitation In Barry County, Michigan for a CDBG project cost of $325,000. An Environmental Review Record respecting the aforementioned project has been made by the above named appllcant/Barry County, which documents the environmental review of the project This Environmental Review Record Is on file at the above address and Is available for public examination and copying, upon request. The County will undertake the project described above with Commu­ nity Development Block Grant funds, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The County Is certifying to the State of Michigan that the County and Michael Brown, In his official capacity as County Official, consent to accept the Jurisdiction of the Federal Courts If an action Is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon Its approval, the County may use the Block grant funds, and the State of Michigan will have satisfied Its responsibilities under the Notional Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The State of Michigan will accept an objection to its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only If it Is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not In fact executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of applicant approved by the State of Mlchlgen; or (b) applicant's environmental review record for the project indicates omission of a required decision, finding or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted In accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58), and may be addressed to the State of Michigan, Department of Commerce, Office of Federal Grants, P.O. Box 30225, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by the State of Michigan. No objection received after August 28, 1995 will be considered by the State of Michigan. James L Bslley, Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners I �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 3, 1995 Ski team looking for 2nd state championship by TJ.. Stenzelbarton Sports Editor Two years ago. the West Michigan Water Ski Association defeated the Silver Lake Spray Masters io lake the Hale champi­ onship trophy from the 12-time winners. tju year, things didn't go as well and WMWSA finished third in lhe ttxle -We floundered a little.- said Rick Brown, a Hastings retidcnt who along with his wife. Cheryl, are part ot the 68-member Msociatlon 'We didn't seem lo get It right when we needed lo.' But "things arc a changing" for this year's stale championship try. Brown said He reels the show, entitle 'Skiing Around lhe World." which the association will put oo Sunday al Coldbrook Park, near Galesburg. Is a winner "We lave 20 minutes lo set up everything for the show, followed by the one hour show and 10 minutes to tear everything down for the next dub.' Brown said. *We can do U ." The show team will compete against three teams from the east side of the state and one from Indiana. The WMWSA. which was the first club tram Michigan to successfully complete a fotr-Uer pyramid, has also added a twodier barefoot pyramid which is unique to the club and a dock-built. Ibtee-person pyramid which bails out into a bare-foot pyramid. The bail out from the skis is one of the hard­ est acts, according to Brown The show also includes swivel skis for ballet moves. Don Vanlick, one of three boa: drivers and lhe one who pulls Alison VanEck on her swivel ski. said Ibis is an act which his daughter has been working on for a long time. "The ski slays facing forward. Allison has to balance oo lhe ski while turning a com­ plete circle and doing her ballet moves. She has gone down to Florida for the last three years to work with Belly Bonifay ot Cypress Gardens lo get this good.' Don said. The association also has people who do tricks on waveboards, complex crossing pat­ terns on skis while going over the one jump and "adagios " Adagios are done with one skier strapped lo the rope, rather than hold­ ing lo tbe rope handle. With both hands free, the one partner can lift lhe second in ballet moves much like figure skaters. The most important person to the skier strapped to the rope Is the spotter and safety person in lhe poll boat. The safety person has a rope which he can pull which will re­ lease to tow rope should the skier fall. The WMWSA has a member as young aa five yean old. Ben Lucke, who helps art and has started practicing dock starts. Tom Ropes, aids and costumes all have a special place in the layout area. The asaodaBon has 20 minutes to set up before judges begin taking ofl points. Lutke Is 10 and iaitbe youngest skier in the Motorcross, truck/tractor pull results released Drawing more than 8.000 people into the stands during tbe Barry County Fair, lhe Moscrcrom and Truck and Tractor Pull pro­ vided fans with hours of excitement. Tbe official results of the two nights of competition were released this week by event coordinators. From the mocorcross event Eric Miller was first, followed by Corey Slavik and Dan Baird in the SOcc junior motorcycle and Grant Moreland won tbe SOcc senior di vi­ sion with Kyle Rothgeb placing second and Terry Auten taking third. Nick Adams of Hastings look first in lhe 60cc event, coming in ahead of Robby Wheeler and Bill Hicks. Adams also woo the SOcc junior ride, ahead of Eric Baird and Bill Hicks. Jeff Vernon woo lhe 125cc junior, fol­ lowed by Man Myers and Josh Woods and Adam Manin came in ahead of Kin DeBoer and Rory Vaughn in the 125cc class for 16 lo 24 year olds. Adam Martin won the 250cc A class, ahead of Mike Cole and Mark Kessler and Vaughn Smith defeated Jim Holden and Troy Minard in tbe class for riders 25 years and older David I jeprns won the 250cc open class, ahead of Todd Holovy and Phil Hoffman Don Weimer woo lhe over-30 and Mike show, while 53-year-old Karel Wolters, who takes part in shows bus not the state compe­ tition, does disc and chair, and a tow kite Root won lhe over-40 class. Gregg Allerdmg was lhe top rider in lhe 250cc C class, bolding off Jim Holden and exhibition "We have all ages involved in this." Brown said. -They're out here having fun and all of them are very good skiers." Tbe association puts on six other shows and participates in three tournaments during Dennis Pajak. In the Quad B 2-stroke class. Leroy Braafhart took first. Paul Frisbie was second and Norm Christenson was third. Chris Kamphorst beat out Chris Cook in tbe 250cc Quad A class. John Highfreld won tbe Quads 251CC and over class ahead of Mike O'Grady and Russell Burbank. Brent Ringler won the Quad 4-stroke class, beating out Allen Putnam and Kevin the season. They began their season In February by finding out lhe talents of new skiers and in­ corporating them into the new act. The new theme is decided on by tbe association and theme music is chosen. They also begin dry land practice of tbe show and <lo extensive equipment mainte­ nance. like rolling ropes, inspecting and re­ pairing or replacing skis and boat mainte­ Morgan. Cory Morris won tbe 125cc B class. Mike Cole won tbe A class and Brent VanWieren nance. Oree the ice is off the lakes and its warm enough, skiers begin dock starts and tbe fine tuning of lhe land-practices. Some things which work on dry land, don't work so well in the waler and changes have to be made. woo lhe 125cc C class main event. At the truck/tractor pull. Ken Measel. driving Mining for Dollars won a pull-off with Brian rlija's Up lo Smoke lo win the 7500 lbs Super Slock class. Mike Shellcnboom is lhe show director. Linda Cnossen lhe lour guide and Brown the 'tourin' who is taken on the ski trip around the world. Bruce Goldsmith and Steve Wierxbicki are the other two experienced boat drivers who weave lhe patterns oo tbe water which help keep lhe ahrw’s timing correct. The foiuty observers are probably the most uiporlant people here." Brown said. "We don't want anyone to get hurt here and each boat has an observer to keep that from happening.' • Ron Landhcer drives the safety boat and picks up lost skis and fallen skiers and keeps an overall watch on everyone in tbe waler. Other people who assist in making things run smooth are Carol Gustafson, who makes sure all lhe skiers are hooked up and acts aa the link from the skiers to the tow boats. She knows whose rope is which color and relays this to the boat safely person. Cheryl Goldsmith Is in charge of lhe many costumes worn by the skiers as tbe travel around tbe world. The association meets two nights a week to practice their skills as well as meetings, and phone calls with last-minute change^ and coordination. "This is a lot of work," Brown said. "We? probably spend 10 to 15 boon a week oak' preparing ourselves for the shows." Preparation includes what boat will haul, which skiers and In which order, which' ropes hang where oo the rope rack to mike the most efficient and smoothest transition from act to act. who goes on the launching dock and when, and 'many other details to make tbe act lock good.* Tbe first show of the year was at Gun Lake. June 2 and tbe final will come Sept. 2 in tbe Shoreline Spectacular in Muskegon. Tbe association will also put on another show at Gun Lake this year. Aug. IS. Tbe show team is in Its 14th year of exis­ tence and is still looking for more members to widen tbe scope of talent In the asaociaUon. Tbe WMWSA is affiliated with Michigan Waler Ski Association and tbe American Water Ski Association and la supported and sanctioned by both bodies. Debbie Hackworth, driving Family Affair won with a full pull in lhe 6.200 lbs. twowheel drive truck competition. Rob Foster in Simply Red and Chuck Filer in Welding Rod tied for first in lhe four-wheel drive truck pull. Wayne Creech had a full pull in tbe 7.200 lbs. modified class with his tractor Din Dancer. BtoeDMrion Five-year-old Arielle Sberre has just enough clearance with her 50cc automatic to go over a jump (More Photos.. .NEXT PAGE) Hastings soccer team at 5-1 this summer The driver of this quad experienced a bant axle after landing hard. < Members of the Hastings boys varsity soccer team have been competing since June in the Kentwood Soccer League. Tbe team currently stands tied for first with a 5-1 record with two games remaining in tbe season. The team also leads lhe league in goals scored. Hastings is competing against some team which the bastings High School team will play against this fall as part of lhe OK Con­ ference. While Division Competition this summer include East Grand Rapids. Sparta. West Catholic. Cale­ donia and Kcnowa Hills. The team is couched by Paul Gonzales. Members of the team include Aaron Baker. Kevin Cooney. Damian deGoa. Damon Gonzales. Fred files. Casey King. Peter Lewis, Travis Moore. Chris Norris. Teague O'Mara. Chad Price. Jim Robbe. Ben Spahr. Chris Stafford. Jeff Storrs and Alex Voss. Hastings Chrysler........................................... 12-0 Olde Towne (Red)...................................... ..IM Olde Towne (Black)......................................... 9-2 Kmart...................................................................9-5 Brian's/Ritsema.................................................8-7 TNR......................................................................7-6 Cappons............................................................. 4-9 Home Run Leaders - D.Miller 10, M. Davis 8. S. Parshall 7. Bob Madden 5. M. Pickerd 5, T. Lucas 5. G. Ferguson 5. Bobby Madden 5. Laat Week's RtaMU TNR 7, Bliss 0; Jarman 10. Sanitary 6; Sanitary 14. Mutual 12; Chrysler 20. Thrifty 4; OTT (Black) 20. Jarman 15; TNR 19, Brian's/Ritsema 5; Bnan's/Rhsema 7, Cap­ pons 0; Kmart 21. OTT (Red) 11. OTT (Red) 13, Kmart 6; OTT (Red) 8, Mutual 4; Mutual 23. Bill's II. TMs Week’s Games Thursday, Aug. 3 —6:30, Chrysler vs. Jar­ man; 7:30, Chrysler vs. OTT (Red); 8:30, Cappon vs. TNR; 9:30 Brian's vs. TNR. Friday, Aug. 4 — 6:30. Bill's vs. Thrify; 7:30, Kmart vs. Sanitary; 8:30. Kmart vs. Jarman. Sunday. Aug. 6 — 3:00. Mutual vs. Jar­ man. 4:00, Mutual vs. Jarman. < �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 3, 1995 — Page 11 CONTINUED...from previous page... Hastings High School fall sports practice schedule set All Hastings High School spons practices, with tbe exception of football, begin Aug. 14, according to Hastings Athletic Director Tim Johnston. All athletes wishing to participate in fall sports must have a physical card on file with the high school office before playing. Football will begin conditioning Aug. 7 at 8:30 a.m. at tbe fieldhouse on Johnsons Reid. Contact person is Jeff Keller. Girls vanity basketball begins al 10 a m., the Junior varsity at 8 im. and the freshmen at 5:30 p.m. in the high school gym. Contact person is Katie Kowalczyk. Julie VanDiver is the contact person for girls tennis. The team will have a meeting at the high school at 8:30 a.m. and its first practice on the high school tennis courts at 3 p.m. Boys and girls going out Ry cross country will meet with coach Paul Fulmer in the west side of the high school gym at 8 a m. Boys varsity and junior varsity soccer players need to meet with coach Doug Mepham at 8:30 a.m. in the boys locker room. Boys golfers will meet with coach Ed von der Hoff at the Hastings Country Club at 8 a.m. Athletes going out for cheerleading need to meet with coach Sue Jacobs at 9:30 am. at tbe high school.For more information contact the high school al 948*4409 Hastings Women’s Softball League Teem W-L Good Time Pizza......................................... ...7-0 True Value Sports............................................ 6-1 Hastings P-Ring... ......................................... 4-3 Pennock Hospital.............................................. 4-3 H & S Machine................................................. 3-4 J-Ad Graphics.................................................... 2-5 Goodcnough’s.................................................. Hastings Mutual................................................ |-6 Results Hastings Piston Ring 0. Pennock Hospital IB, Goodenough s Goodies 4; True Value Sporting Goods 11; Hastings Mutual 16: J-Ad Graphics 10. H A S Machine 3. Goodtime Pizza 14: Hastings Mutual 3. True Value Sporting Goods 17. Shameless, driven by Duane Creadon, leers up the track tor a pul of 281.5 feet In the tour wheel drive truck dess. (Photo courtesy of Perry Hardin) Riders in the 250cc Quad A date race along tie doubto-doutto jumps along tie back straight sway at the motorcross show In front of the grand stands. (Photo courtesy of Perry Hanin) Hastings High School Class of 1929 has 66th reunion The Hastings High School Class of 1929 met at the Mid Villa Restaurant In Middleville for Its 66th class reunion Tuesday, July 11, shown here (from left In the first row) are Helen Willits Kesler, Jessie Scobey Williams, Rhea Er­ vin Church, Gwen Gaskill Pearce, Ed Lechleltner, and Syverin Mathison, (second row) Loren Francisco, Doris Chapman, Agnes Havenair, Alice Brodbeck, Edward Bottom and Elizabeth Stakeley. Alice Brodbeck gave a report on classmates not Iji attendance. Ed Bottom showed videos of the ’93 and '94 reunions. Read The HASTINGS BANNER every week. Subscribe, or get a copy at news stands around the county. Regular Scheduled Meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners of August 8,1995 has been In the 125cc B dass a noer finds nt tried to dear al three lumps. NGTWEARIIKA soBjawcKr BUMMNIAIK No artificial chemical sprays or fertilizers PLOWSHARES Certified Organic Farm RESCHEDULED to Aug. 9,1995 at 9:30 am NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Berry County Planning/ Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on August 28, IBM at 7J0 PM in the Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St., Hastings, Michigan The subject of the public hearing win be the considera­ tion of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE - A-9-9S Request to rezone property In Sec. 18, Barry Township (see attached map). 5400 Wilkins Rd., Hastings (616) 623-8321 or 623-8322 HELP, WANTED JOIN OUR CREW DAY HELP & CLOSERS NEEDED : Write us a Letter! The Heelings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor aa a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The follow­ ing guidelines have been eatab. Ilshed to help you: •Make your latter brief and to the point •letters should be written In : good teste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must Include their signa­ ture, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Benner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. • ‘Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml S905S We • • • • Provide Training Free Uniforms Free Meals Friendly Atmosphere Reserve your booth today for the: 2nd ANNUAL MAPLE VALLEY ) COMMUNITY EDUCATION 1995 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show h Date: Saturday, October 28, 1995 Tune: 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. w Location: Cafeteria and Adjoining Halls w Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School p 11090 Nashville Highway g Vermontville. Michigan 49096 Hume: 517427-3037 Booth Sizes & Rates: 8x4' - $25 • 8'xl0’ - $30 CHILD CARE GIVER ALWAYS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER PENNOCK HOSPITAL has part-time openings Anyone 16 or older can apply. Wages start at $5.00 an hour. Pick up an application at the counter! for child care givers at the Learn ’n Play Child Care Center in Hastings. Michigan The successful candidates must be dependable and possess strong interpersonal skills for working with the children, parents, and staff. A High School Diploma is 1215 West State St. in Hastings Call. .945-9554 to place your SPRING GARAGE SALE in The Reminder and The Banner Part-tte* Monday-Friday Afternoons required, and additional education and experience in child care development is preferred References are required Responsibilities include assisting the primary teach­ ers with activities, supervision, food preparation and cleanup, and support of any other activities at the Center. Please submit resume/appbeation lo: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 E.O.E Part of N W of the NW % of Sec. 18, TIN. R9W, Barry Twp^ Barry County. Michigan. Desc. as Comm, at the W Vk comer of Ssc. 18, th run­ ning along the W line of said Sec tion N, 1364.0 ft. more or less to a point which Is N 33.0 ft from the intersection of the N Vk line of FROM AR TO C-3 Sec. 18 and said W line of Sec. 18, said point also being the POB of this description; th continuing along said W line N. 355.00 ft., th N 89 degrees 29 minutes 10 seconds E, 249.0 ft to the N’iy extension of an existing fence line; th along raid fence line S 07 degrees, 01 minutes 24 seconds E 360.0 ft.; th parallel with said N Vk line of Sec. 18, W 293.0 ft. to the POB. Subject to the use of a atrip of land 100.00 ft. in width lying 50.0 ft. on each of tbe center line (measured at right angles) of South Wall Lake Road (M 43) for highway purposes. All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally or in writing, will be given tbe opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired end audio tapes of printed materials being considered al the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary Nds or services should contact the County of Barry by writing of call the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 • (816) 9484891. The proposed amendment of the Berry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Berry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan, between the hours of 8 ajn. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further Information. Nancy L Boersma, Barry County Clerk (8-3 & 824) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 3, 1995 Middleville sign ordinance issue to be decided Aug. 7 by Mandy Habri Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council will meet Monday. Aug. 7, lo decide whether or not to adopt an ordinance that would make it illegal to place garage sale and other business signs on the public right of way. Village Manager Everil Manshum said that prior io the Aug. 7 meeting, the Ordinance Committee will meet to evaluate information collected at the public hearing held last Tues­ day and then prepare a recommendation to the council. The ordinance was recommended by Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma and lhe village’s insurance consultant, as a result of a 1993 lawsuit filed against the village of Spring l-akc filed by two brothers who were paralyz ed when their motorcycle slammed into a car. The brothers claimed their vision was obstructed by can parked too close to the in­ tersection and trees and hedges on private pro­ perty. said Sprmg Lake community service director John Hansen. Hansen added that the Village of Spring Lake was named as part of lhe lawsuit only because the accident occurred on a village street. He said the driver of the car ultimately was the one at fault but the brother's Municipal League Insurance Co. fell that parking was allowed too close to the intersection and was unhappy with the village's method of traffic control. The village attorney, he said, agreed it would be better lo settle out of court because there was no gurantee that lhe village would win. "We did not believe that intersection was the cause of that accident.” he said. “It was ultimately best to settle the suit than take it to a jury trial.” Former Justice of the Peace Grover T. Lethcoe said Manshum claimed it was a garage sale sign that caused the Spring Lake accident, when in fact it was a stop sign. Lethcoe said he got his information from an article m the Grand Rapids Press. ”hs just common seme.” he said. “If so­ meone were to put a garage sale sign up. they would put it where people could see it.” He added that he approached the matter with Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma. who said he would not abide by it. Manshum said he does not recall this being brought to Youngsma** attention, adding that he never specified that it was a garage sale sign that was the slated cause Lethcoe said there was a situation in which there used to be merchants in Spring Lake •vho put things in the street, which may have caused concern but he is sure that people in Spring Lake still put up garage sale signs He said « seemed as though the v illage had” some sort of secret or closed meeting” that the public was not invited to in which council members made a decision on the or­ dinance before the public hearing took place " They had the whole thing written out and when 1 asked to see it. they would not let me.” he said. Manshum said they certainly had two or three committee meetings to discuss options and insurance information, but added that ab­ solutely no decisions were made. He added that some of the committee members may have taken notes so they had a better idea of what needed to be considered its they listened to lhe hearing. Lethcoe also mentioned that it was his understanding that the village policy was not to allow residents in attendance of a meeting to speak until the end of the meeting, which is sometimes too late because all the motions have been voted on already. "You can’t make a comment when an issue to brought up” he said. Manshum said that public comments arc usually made at the end of the meeting, however, anybody can comment when an issue is brought up if they call prior to the meeting and ask to be put on the agenda Resident Katherine Encinas, who was not at the hearing but spoke to people who were, said she heard that the village went against Roberts Rules of Order by not naming residents who were in attendance at the hear­ ing to express their opinions. Manshum said the village takes names of people who speak, but does not ask for names of people who do not. Lethcoe admitted that the village did open up the floor immediately on the night of lhe hearing, which, he added was different than how it is normally handled. He also said that he and Police Chief Louis Schumakerdonotaeeeyetoeyeonthe issue of gantgr sale signs. He said one day he and a few other people were sitting on his front porch when Schumaker came by and ripped down a sign, frightning the people off the porch. He contended that when asked if it was il­ legal to have his sign there. Schumaker told him. “it’s not illegal. 1 just don’t like signs. Schumakei said it did not happen that way. "1 didn’t say it wasn’t illegal.” he said, “i walked up to the house. It’s a human thing to do.” Lethcoe also said Schumaker does not police the area fairly, taking some signs down and leaving others. Schumaker said he does the best he can to enforce the laws. “The law is enforced as equitably as humanly possible.” he said Lethcoe said he felt that if the village makes people take their garage sale signs down, then they should make all businesses including the village and the police station, also do it. “I think lhe village is going foolishly crazy.” he said. “We are being penalized for having a little garage sale.” He added that what he or any other residents say will not make the village change its mind. “1 think our opinions are falling on deaf ears.” he said. He said a neighbor told him Schumaker took her garage sale sign down and when ask­ ed if he had ever been to one. he said. “1 wouldn’t lower myself to go to one." Schumaker said this was based on hearsay and that he never said any such thing. “I don’t like signs that prohibit and in­ terfere with a clear vision for the safety of the public.” he said. He added that this also includes real estate signs, trees, shrubery and vehicles that are in the right of way. Lethcoe said he even told Schumaker that he would gladly take his sign down himself immediately after the sale was over because he agreed that it was wrong to leave it up for no reason. He said that there was one time he called the stale police to have Schumaker arrested when he came by to take his sign down. The officer, he said, came four hours later and accepted Schumaker's explanation that he did not like lhe signs and left. Schumaker said lhe case was investigated and dciermined to be unfounded. Lethcoe asked Schumaker why he did not arrest him if he had broken the law and said he got the same comment that he did not break it, but Schumaker did not I ike signs Schu maker said he never sa»d that and that his reason for not arresting him was because it was a “civil situation not lending itself to im­ mediate arrest.” Manshum said one reason Schumaker repeatedly was taking Lethcoe’s signs down is because his home is not zoned for operating a business at his residence. He added that Lethcoe claimed at a council meeting that the village was injuring him by not letting him drive in income from his Jaycees and Kmart team up for Kidcare ID event Sunday Parents can obtain free photographs of their children al the KidCarc Photo ID Event from 12 noon lo 3 p.m Sunday. Aug. 6 at Kmart in Hastings. Tbe event is co-hosted by the Hastings Jaycees. One in seven missing children is found because of a photograph distributed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, so authorities recommend that par­ ents obtain standardized safety documents and photos. Kmart and the Jaycees are involved as part of a national effort to provide parents with personal safety IDs of their children in the event of an emergency. The event is a public service to families in the area Jaycees will be on hand to weigh and measure children, as well as guide families through the KidCarc Photo ID process. garage sales and that he depended on them for income. Manshum said his statement basically told him that Lethcoe was trying to run the garage sales as a business, which he is not allowed to do where he is zoned. He added that he spoke to Spring Lake Village Manager Eric De Long, who recom­ mended that no signs of any kind be allowed in the street right of way. DeLong also said that when the Spring Lake case was in litigation, the plaintiffs attorney brought up that the village allowed items to be placed in the right of way. he said. He added that the village insurance carrier strongly recommends that the village adopt this ordinance because it “owes the people of the community to protect their assets by pro­ tecting them from legal cost.” Manshum said the village could be in a serious situation with its insurance earner if it ignores its request and could encounter serious legal situations if anyone were to he harmed. Lethcoe said that there is a law that the Supreme Court ruled June 13. 1994. that states that garage sale signs and political signs are legal because they are a freedom of speech. The care, he said, was that of the City of The headline event this weekend in the village will be the Tommy Dorsey band in concert at the Village Park Friday. This is brought to town by the Lake Odessa Arts Commission which functions throughout the year to bring class events to the community. It is wise to bring lawn chairs for comfort while listening to the big band sounds from the pavilion. The band is under the direction of Buddy Morrow. On Saturday. Aug. S. there is lo be a volleyball tournament at the Jordan Lake oeacn. On Monday at 7 p.m., the Ionia County Mental Health office will have a clinic al Fellowship Hall al 912 Fourth Ave Across the corner, the Odessa Township Board will meet at the Page Memorial Building at 8 p.m. On Tuesday, events are spread through the day. with the Chamber of Commerce breakfast at the North Inn at 7 a.m. At 11 a.m. there will be blood pressure tests available to all comers at Lake Manor. At 7 p.m., there is to be a school bond issue infor­ mation fession at the Lakewood High School. On Aug. 10. Mildred Shade has another birthday. This time she turns 92. Death came on July 17 to Margaret (Peg) Stearns Feeman. 55. of St. Johns. She was a Lake Odessa resident from birth until her 1959 marriage to Roger Feeman of Laming. She was the daughter of Leon and Esther "’Betty” Stearns, who now reside at Dutton. Leon was a bulk petroleum distributor during his business career here. Her older sister is Patricia Alien of Arkansas and her younger sister is Susan of Caledonia. She had two Banner at any of these area locations In Middleville Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Concord Drugs Mason-Davis Line Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies United Gas Station (W State Terry’s Tick Tock S&S Country Store Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market In Lake Odessa Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville South End Little’s Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market St.) In Dowling — Dowling Corner Store I sale and a sign, but the sign was in his yard on his property and 10 feet inside the right of M way. It was also small, eight to 12 inches Is high. Lethcoe said he did not want to step on any toes he just wants to have a garage sale. “I’m not out io scalp anyone,” he said. % > —■. oaugmen. The family of the late Homer and Opal (VanHouten) Bartlett gather in reunion each ; year at the end of July, with Dean and Viola Cunningham their hosts. Dean and their father had been business partners for year*.’ Members camp, stay in the homes of friendg -5 or other kin for the weekend and eat at Cunn­ ingham's Acre. The musical family has « great number of singers and directors musical groups, along with some instrumen- fl talists Each year they sing as they gather and this year they entertained al Depot Day. Son Gerald gave a prepared story of their musical history and spoke of the values imparted by their parents. Al each gathering, they join ia singing " The Doxology.” All 40 family members were on stage for this phase, rang­ ing in age from Roger of Minneapolis to babies of two months. A chorus of the great­ grandchildren sang "Do-Re-Mi” and “It’a A Smail World." There were barbershop numbers by sons Roger. Gerald and Dale and grandson Tim. There were choral numbers by the family singers. They closed with a choral J benediction. Virginia of Ohio joined her 3’ brothers in some quartet numbers. Her1 daughter directed the children’s chorus and her husband accompanied them. The Barietts and all tbe ocher performers did their ap­ pearance before a stage curtain downed to the society by the Cunninghams. The curtain had been used at the Grange Hatt. Menrieal curtains were used at the McCartney Opera House and the Odd Fellow Lodge. The center of the curtain was a seascape and the outer edges had large block advertising from local business places, such as Elliott. Lapo. MeCartney. Tew. Two new hems on the depot grounds are a new sign mounted parallel to Emerson Street, It was executed and designed by Jeff Sanderson. It has a steam engine, copied from an early photo, with the year 1888 and lhe words “Lake Odessa Depot Museum.” The Mandard and the bracket are twined with a metal Gun Lake — Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre 1 * j | 2 | | vine. Nearby is a mounted bell given to the f society by the Lake Odessa Fair Board. The | bell had hung atop the wooden eat stand, which was removed from the fairgrounds k few years ago. The standard was buih by Fred Morris. Does anyone know from whence the of In Hastings — uses. Village Planner Jason Cherry said the pro­ posed ordinance would not be an issue of infr­ inging on free speech because people would be allowed to put up any sign in their yards. The question, he said. is just on whether or not the signs can be out in the street among public property. He added that the village has not passed an ordinance yet which makes the particular issue premature. Lethcoe also said that Manshum had a garage sale and had a sign in his yard. Manshum said that he did have a garage | (Lafce Odessa NEWS GET YOUR COPIES Hastings Ladue vs. Margaret P. Gilleo case number 92-1856 in which a resident in the Cay of Ladue. Mo., was informed by police officers that a sign that she placed on her front lawn slating a message against the war in the Per­ sian Gulf was prohibited by a city ordinance. It was found that the ordinance violated her right of free speech under the U.S. Constitu­ tion's First Amendment filed under action 42 J | bell came before it graced the eat stand? Fern Baker McGraw of Carson City spent ] the weekend with her cousin Sarah Ann Miller and together they attended Depot DaJ. Fern is a former resident and mother of daughters Sue Brooks and Bonnie. Al McDonald of rural Saranac was the Gi­ deon speaker at Central United Methodist Church Sunday. He to a GM employee and a trustee of Berlin Township. Twin City Foods began processing green beans Monday. Most of the contract crop to grown in Indiana. Rosie the Riveter and others (men) who worked at the Willow Run Bomber Plant dur­ ing the early years of World War II are plant) ing a reunion for Aug. 12 al the Willow Run Airport with the hospitality room at the near­ by Marriott Inn. Call Richard Heaven of Clarksville for details at 693-2414. Ted and Laurel (Woolsey) Lapham arrived from California for a visit with their Michigan friends and kin. They arc making the Laverne ; Roberts home their base while here. Les and Virginia Yonkers were hosts on the | weekend to Illinois visitors who were parents { and family of the groom for the Saturday wed- 1 ding of Treena Yonkers, daughter of their i son. Topi. James and Chen Valentine and family have moved to Lowell, where he is city police chief. Alana and Keith attended Lowell schools all last year with the expectation they would be moving sometime during the school year. Mrs. William (Elaine) Mitchell is an­ ticipating a move to a condo on Willowbrook ' Drive soon. Jack and Doris Lambert have been hosting | their youngest daughter. Martha, and her infants since early July in the interim between their living in Texas and a move to Maryland. The baby girl was bom in February, three months before her due date. The toddler brother was a year old tn May. The young family flew to Maryland early this week. Showy flowers can be seen at the Linda Silva Smith home, lhe Lawson Smith home. the Arnold McLeod house and the Calcotts’ place. Baby Joey Decker has retunud home with his parents and brothers to their home on Jor­ dan Road after his heart surgery at Mott Children’s Hospital at Ann Arbor. Grand Valley State University has announc­ ed honor students from winter semester. They include Kerry Cusack. Lisa Jackson. Jason Manshum of Lake Odessa; and Kristy Thorley and Lisa Weller of Sunfield. I I | 1 j I i I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 3, 1995 — Page 13 Hastings high students hard at work at band camp ., B®1*1 *eadef J0®” Schroeder (far right) leads the Hastings High School band in rehearsal at the Ebersole Center Tuesday The bend will perform "The Sound of Music* at Johnson Reid on Friday. Aug. 4 at 5 p.m. MILLERS, continued from P-l In a quiet serene setting at the Ebersole Outdoor Education Center. Hastings High School band member Anne Burghdoff practices on the beta In tbe horn section of the Hastings High School band, (left to right) Renae Gutchess. Rachel Nystrom. Michael Nystrom. Megan Baker. Nelson Brandie. Paul Radbum and Ronnie Soknes work on their iorm. dies. Having a home with "running water and indoor plumbing" were among the best ad­ vances after electricity, she said. Edith estimates that she was about 10 years old when she saw her first silent movie. A pianist at the theater played music while tbe film was being shown. She does­ n’t recall the name of the movie, but re­ members that it included a bullfight and she went to see the movie with her brother at a theater in Nashville on the east side of Main Street "It was a treat for me. It was tbe first one I had ever been to." Clifton was born in Assyria Township, the son of Arthur and Olive (Case) Miller. As a youngster, Clifton and ins family lived in Assyria Township's first frame house built by Cleveland Ellis. Clifton's roots go back even further in that township. His grandfather, Jasper Miller, had bought 106 acres in Assyria Township and built a log house in 1852. Edith, tbe daughter of Fred and Margaret (Allerding) Smith, was born in Maple Grove Township. Edith's grandparents. Seth and Marium Smith, moved to Freeport after he served in the 2nd Michigan Cavalry during the Civil War. Edith's family heritage includes a great-grandmother from a royal French family and a great-grandfatr er who fought with Napoleon's army in Prussia and at the Battle of Waterloo. Clifton's first occupation was fanning tn Maple Grove and Assyria Township. Later, be worked at the Battle Creek Lumber Co.. Eaton's in Battle Creek during World War II and as a real estate broker until his retire­ ment in 1967. He started in the real estate business with George Miller (not a relative), who was tbe founder of Miller Real Estate. Clifton’s business partner from 1954-67 was Roy Thomas. After Clifton retired, son Ken owned Miller Real Estate until 1988 when it was sold to Mike Humphreys. The MiUers’ other son. Claude, died in 1984. Edith and Clifton have five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great­ great-grandchildren. The Millers are members of tbe First Presbyterian Church of Hastings Clifton previously served as an cider and a deacon. He also was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Hastings for many years. SURPLUS, continued from P-2 "I think we'll have a big problem." she said. "We only have so much money. But how do you tell a hungry person Tm sor- The drum lineup has Becky Kolinski, (right) percussion instructor from Centrr.l Michigan University, working with (back to front) drummers Steve Storrs. Andy ■ Keller, Jeremiah Johnson and Becky Carr. Hastings band students (from left to right) Simon Hill. Misha Nek. DeeDee Bolo. Jenni Hayes and Doug Sarver do a sectional workout at band camp this week A PRINTER THAT IS ... & Affordable ST Timely Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA Hastings band students Tennille Walter (front) on the tympani drum and Stephanie Elliott play the cymbals, practicing tor the coming "Sound of Music" performance on Aug 4 at Johnson Reid and the second annual Hastings Marching Band Invitational on Oct. 7.. also at Johnson Reid. • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography • Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery • Fax (616) 945-5192 ryT Pierce was involved with the surplus pro­ gram for nearly eight yean and Gagnon was there ever since it started. They pul in a lot of volunteer effort and lime, as do the rest of the volunteers. "I’m a Christian and 1 love the Lord." she said. "I want lo help people. It breaks my heart lo see people go hungry." Those who want to make contributions may do by sending a check to lhe rxxxl Dank of South Central Michigan. 545' Wayne Road. Battle Creek. They may designate the Plcasanlvicw Family Church. Sl. Ambrose Church or American Legton sites. Get a special look at the 1995 Barry County FAIR through the Special Supplement with this week's Hastings Banner! �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 3, 1995 Terry L. James had been charged with two counts of welfare fraud over $500 and at­ tempted welfare fraud, he pleaded guilty io the last change aixl lhe previous charges were dropped in exchange fcr his pica. Attempted fraud is a I wo-year misde­ meanor. Sentencing is Sept. 14. • Four men were arraigned and some pleaded guilty io charges stemming from a party at Gun Lake in June Tbe charges range from resisting an officer lo alcohol and drug charges. Steven E Sevigny. 19. Shane T. Towne, 20. Douglas J. Oele. 22. and Timothy L. Kopp. 19, all of Wayland, were arraigned on two counts each at resisting and obstructing an officer. In addition. Towne was arraigned for possession of marijuana and Sevigny was arraigned in a charge of furnishing alcohol lo a minor. The alleged party was held at Seri­ gny's home oo Arcnwood. Resisting police is a felony with a twoyear maximum prison sentence. Marijuana posaession has a one-year jail sentence. and the alcohol charge Is a 90 day misdemeanor. Towne pleaded guilty to lhe resisting and obstructing charges and in exchange lhe mar­ ijuana charge will be dropped His sentenc­ ing date has been set for Sept 14. Oele. Sevigny and Kopp stood mule lo lhe charges against them. Pretrials have been scheduled for Aug. 24. * The Shelbyville man who tried lo escape from lhe Barry County Circuil Court room pleaded guilty to the charges against him. Thomas Heid. 31, pleaded guilty to resist­ ing and obstructing an officer and inflicting injury while resisting arrest. Both carry max­ imum sentences of two years in prison and a fine of $1,000 • A 23-year-old Hastings woman stood In exchange for the guilty pica, the Proaecutor s Office agreed to drop a charge of es­ cape. which carried a maximum penalty of four years in prison. Heid also pleaded guilty to being a habit­ ual offender, second offense charge. That could raise the length of his jail sentence by one and a half times. Sentencing has been set for Sept. 14. • A 19-year-old Galesburg man was sen­ tenced to at least three years in prison for home invasion. Michael Diamond was sentenced to three to 20 years in prison for breaking into a Prairieville Township home in March. He will be eligible for boot camp after three years. He pleaded guilty to the charge in June. • A Wayland man was sentenced on weapons charges / o\l A 19N FORD ESCORT CT, $3,200 OBO. 152-0832 or 852-1898 I t>r in ROOMATE WANTED: Non­ smoker, no children, no pets, privMc bath, deposit A refereness roqvired. Leave message, 948-8631 II. I/' M anl.il ATTENTION: RN’s and LPN's. Hastiags area. Vent experience required. Private duty, day shift* available. Please call Visiting Nurse Extra Care. 1-€16-365-3996. We are a member of the Butterworth Health System______________ HELP WANTED. In adult foster care. Must be familiar with diabetics, have CPR and fim aid training, have current TB test, be an experienced cook. Thh ba part-time over night job. CaU 948-3619.______________ LAUNDRY ATTENDANT WANTED Mature, responsible, adult for evenings in HuttogS. Send reply to: Box 374, CO J-Ad Graphics, P.O. Box 133. Harting*, MI 49053_________ MOTHER OF NEWBORN TWINS and a toddler; looking for a mother's helper. Part-time days in the Algonquin Area. Starting Now! Phone 944-4437. WANTED !• LADIES to wort from their heart. Write to N. Morgan 2495 Starr School, Hastings, Mi 49054 include oaiK. address, telephone number. SENIOR PROGRAMMER/ ANALYST: An opportunity for an experienced Senior Programmer/Analyst Primary mrxmsibililies include devising specifications for programs, -------------■ - - - -1 < »------- wnung. testing ano ccougging of programs. Qualified candi­ dates must have a proficient knowledge of AS/400, AS/400 and the RPG/400 programming language. Those interested should submit resume and cover letter no later than 3/10/95. EOE. Send resume to Ad <395, c/o Reminder, PO Box 144, Hast ings, MI 49054. SALES ASSISTANT: Itage Hastings manufacturing firm has a current opportunity for a Sales Department AssistanL This indi­ vidual will be responsible for the pronesting, maintenance and control of all inventory transac­ tions supporting manufacturing and inventory control. Position also includes departmental processing and control of manufadoring orders as well as the assistance with order entry and invoice verification. A tten t>oc to drtail exceptional organization­ al skills and professionalism are a mart! Previous experience in a support position is a plus! This b an immediate 40 hour a week opportunity with the pouiblity of permanent hire. Interested candidates must respond to MANPOWER TEMPORARY SERVICES at 944-3000 to iche dole an interview. EOE INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER: A large, Hastings based, manafacturmg firm has an immediate opening for an Industrial Engi­ neer. This individual will perform all phases of Industrial Engineering activities in lhe development and admimstrauon of engineered production stan­ dards, wort analysis, methods, plant layout and special projects all designed to facilitate the goals of World Ciju Manufac­ turing, JIT and continuous improvement Qualified candi­ dates must submit resume and cover tetter oo later than 1/1095. EOE Send resume to Ad <396, c/o Reminder, PO Box 144, Hastings, MI 49054 SWEET CORN TIME at Brod beck's. Sold by the dozen, bushel, or pick-up toad. 1 mite south of Woodbury oo M-66. 616-367-4111 I hunk } <>u CARD OF THANKS Dear Friends, I want to thank every one who made my 90th birthday such a special day. Thank you Mrs. Edna (Brodock) Heaven / mind FOUND: FEMALE POODLE oo Bast State Street M8-3799 GOV'T NOW HIRING. $ll,l00-$122,000 ♦ BENE­ FITS. NO EXP. OK. CALL TOLL FREE 1800 378-4901 EXT. J -1351 prison. Sentencing has been set for Aug. 31. Mrs. Edna (Brodock) Heaven OPEN HOUSE: Sunday SAS A M3,3-5 521 6ih Avenue. Lake Odessa. 30 mantea tram Grand Rapid! or Lammg. 13 mmeler uuui jonia at ri»tnng< Laxewood Schools. 4-bedroom brick walkout, livingroom, country kitchen, 2 pantries, enclosed 3 season porch, family room, fireplace with thermo grate, 2 full bathrooms, 2nd kitchen, laundry room, furnace room with shop. 2-1/2 stall garage with insulated cupboard, perf. hardwood wall hanging tools, attic fan, laundry chute, oak cupboards patio, ceramic tile, tlate, natural gas hoc water heat, new roof, new wner heater, closets galore, double-glazed Andersen windows (need no norm windows), lot 90'x200‘, large private backyard, field and woods in back, lined with Blue Spruce, Dwarf Dcbdous Apple Trees, Butternut, Crabapple A Dogwood. Overlooks Jordan Lake. 2 blocks to elementary school, public beach with summer rwimming lessons, lake access, public boat rental. Can be need as a double condo. 616-292-2350 or 616-795-9333 In Mt mm min IN MEMORY OF FOREST R. BELSON October 6.1912 - July 24.1971 On July 24,1971, God needed someone special to tend Heaven's gardens so he chose you, the best He could find. We think of you with love today but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that. too. Wc think of you in silerxc and often speak your name. All we have now are aad your picture in a frame. You memory is our keepsake from which we will never part. God has you in His keeping but we have you in our hearts. If love alone could have saved you you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, in death we tove you still. In our hearts, you hold a place no one else can ever fill Our hearts brake to toee you but you did not go atone For part of us went with you the day God took you home. Wc know that you know you now have five grandchildren, two great granddaughters, and a great grandson who bean your name. We all love and miss you dearly and look forward to the day we win be with you again. Greatly missed by your wife, Donna; daughter, Linda; son. Bill; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Middleville ‘gang’ gets jail sentences by Karen Mauch Staff Writer Members of a reputed gang io the Mid­ dleville area were sentenced on charges stemming from breaking and entering a car wash last year. Three men were sentenced on charges they broke into the car wash oo Chief Noonday Road in Yankee Springs Township in Jan­ uary 1994. Circuit Court Judge Junes Fisher said the three continued to "harass and intim­ idate" residents and there Is evidence of gang activity within the group Arie Foster. 19. of Middleville, was found guilty on three charges and pleaded to one other. He pleaded no conical to assault and battery, and received a 90-day jail sentence. He was found guilty In a trial of malicious destruction of property over $100. breaking and entering ot a coin box. and larceny over $100. He was sentenced to three yean probation, with tbe first 12 months to be served in lhe Barry County Jail. He was also sentenced to six months In jail for a related charge of breaking Into a coin box at the car wash. The sentences will be served concurrently. Fisher said, when delivering the sentence, he took into account lhe fact Foster commit­ ted perjury on the stand al his trial. Foster had told a probation officer be look the coin box. but testified In the trial that he walked away while others took lhe coin box. James Timm. 22, of Middleville, was sen­ tenced to a total of seven months in jail. with credit for 198 days already served. He must also serve three years of probation. Fisher said he received a lighter sentence be­ cause he truthfully testified against the oth­ ers involved in the case. Timm pleaded guilty in June to receiving and concealing stolen property in excess of. $100. stolen property under $100. abscond­ ing or forfeiting bond, malicious destruction of a building over $100 and breaking and cnlering of a coin box. Russell D. Drake. 23. of Spring HUI. Fla. also testified at the trial, and was given a reduced sentence of three years probation; with six months in jail. He will be eligible for work release. He pleaded guilty in May to receiving and concealing stolen property in excess of $100. stolen property less than $100. break­ ing and entering of a coin box. larceny over $100. malicious destruction of a building less lhan $100, and illegal entry. Charges against Carl Foster. Arie Fosur'i father, were dropped in exchange for tbe no contest plea from Arie Foster. Charges of re­ ceiving and concealing stolen property In ex­ cess of $100. and two counts assault with a dangerous weapon were either dropped o( dismitted. However. Carl Foster was arraigned on to­ il i nona charges ot resisting and obstructing an officer and being a habitual offender. IM stood mute lo those charges. Fisher said al Arie Foster's sentencing that since lhe men have been arrested, crime in Middleville has deceased. • A 24-year-old Plainwell woman pleaded guilty to violating terms of her probation. Rettia Lane pleaded guilty to having co­ caine In her bloodstrea." after a prob«ion-requlred test. She faces a maximum 10 year Rial I oait LIQUOR STORE WITH LOTTO for sale in Marshall. ML Very dean, nice cash flow. Call Junes Jilek. uk about Stale Street Mercantile, 1-800-295-2771._____________ • Two Delton men pleaded guilty to steal­ ing lumber. Dennis Brownell. 37. pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted larceny over $100. and Aden Lewis, 20. pleaded guilty to larceny over $100. The incidents occurred be­ tween March 11 and 12. Both will be sentenced Sept. 7. • A 35-year-oW woman pleaded guilty lo a charge of conspiracy to steal a car. Lonna Kay Norton of Shelbyville pleaded in exchange for the dismissal of a charge of unlawful driving away of an automobile. She faces a maximum of five yean in CARD OF THANKS I want to thank all of my fami­ ly that made my 90(h birthday ANTRIM COUNTY: 10 Ara with magnificent hardwoods, driveway and campaile. Short walk to Stale Land. $14,500, $500 down, $175rmo. ll*laod contract. Northern Lend Company. 1-800-968-3118 Joseph V. Samson. 35. pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and possession at marijuana in June. He was sentenced to a suspended jai1 sentence of three months. and 36 months probation. mule lo charges she forged her name on a check. Dawn M. Dillings is charged with uttering and publishing. She allegedly tried io cash a Michigan tax refund lax belonging to some­ one else. She faces 14 years in prison. Not guilty pleas were entered on her be­ half. A pretrial has been set for Aug. 24. Hippy Hl Birthday Breana Sinclair oo August kth. Love you hooches Deb BEAUTIFUL QUEEN SIZE mattress set “Sealy PosturepodIc" with fancy bras: beadboard Luxury Firm". 2 monOu old. Still io pintle. Con $900 new. licritice for S225. 1-517-699-2251______________ BEAUTIFUL FULL SIZE couch and matching chair. “Country Blue". Brand new! Sea for S195. 1-517-699-4148 BEDROOM SUITE. "Maple Finish" with twin size mattress set, 6 drawer dresser with mirror, 4 drawer cheat and bcoatifol headboard. Very cleat condi­ tion. Coat $800, sell for $225. 1-517-882-0262______________ ELECTRIC RANGE with self cleaning oven, worka great. $150 OBO. 948-2142 KING SIZE “SIMMONS" matreas aet Deluxe model, 4 mouths old. Original coat $1,300. sacrifice for $350. 1-517-676-6414______________ OAK BEDROOM OUTFIT. 6 piece., very beautiful. 1 year old. Includes luxury fall alze mattress act Asking $250. 1-517-694-9280 //II Milt \\ BONANZA S< IT/I < \ DRYWALL Hanging and finishing special­ ist Insured and guaranteed work. Call Brian Slade. 374-4334.___________________ RI4T5RLY TREE SEI; VICE Trimming A remov­ al, insured. Reasonable. Rand mn Hcateriy, 945-2545. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FASTI •Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Turned down? problem credit? We can help!’Fast, easy - Call 24 boon. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-409-964-2221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimate*. Joa Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician awitant. Call 945-9444. STUMP GRINDING. Insured. John Gaskill. 616-721-TREE. Ken Nye, 616-721-9797. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Cali 944-4504 or 945-9444 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Stomp grinding, insured. 721-4733 or 945-4637. John Gaski11. TREE TRIMMING, REMOVALS, iot clearing, stump grinding, 24 hour emergency tree service. Free estimates. Fully insured, call 948-3429. TREE TRIMMING: Tree removal, dangerous removals, land clearing, stomp grinding Senior discount, fully insured. Call Green Leaf 944-9313- Free Estimates prison sentence. Sentencing has been act for Jan. 18. 1996. • A 37-year-oid Fenwick man pleaded no comeat to atalking a Woodland Township woman. Michael Dean Rischow pleaded no contest to stalking, which carries a five-year maxi­ mum prison sentence. No contest Is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction van be entered, but the plea is not an admission of guilt in any other matter such as a civil suit He will be sentenced Sept. 14. • Two Bellevue girls pleaded guilty to charges ot breaking into an Assyria Town­ ship home in January. Melissa Robertson. 17. pleaded guilty to entry without breaking, a five-year fekxy. Melissa Seume pleaded guilty lo home inva­ sion. a 15-year felony. Sentencing for Robertson has been set for Sept. 7. and for Seume Sept. 14. • A 4 2-year-old Cedar Springs man pleaded guilty to drunken driving. Floyd Balyeat pleaded guilty to one count of operating under the Influence ot liquor (OUIL). which carries a 90 jail sentence and a suspended license between 60 days and two years. In exchange for the guilty plea, proaecutors agreed to drop a charge of operating with a suspended license and an OUIL. third offense notice. Sentencing has been set for Sept. 7. Pregnant woman hurt in 2-vehicle accident A pregnant woman was hospitalized after her vehicle was struck by another vehicle m traveling tbe wrong way in her lane Monday. Samantha Getty's Pathfinder was struck on M-37 near Heath Road by a Ford F-150 picklup driven by Thomas Strouse. He was car. Strouse. 26, ot Hastings, did not see Gerry's vehicle and was in her lane when be struck her. Getty. 21. of Middleville, was transported to Pennock Hospital. She was treated ■ tbe hospital for three days and released. Strouse was cited for Improper passing. • A 29-year-old Hastings man pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to commit welfare ftaurL CRIME, cont. from page 1 cases from 686 in 1993. Arson saw one of lhe biggest increase in the county, lopped only by robbery. Arson saw a 120 percent increase over those re­ ported In 1993. Tbe report states 22 arsons were reported tn 1994, up from the previous year's listing of 10 cases. Along with aggravated assault, incidents of burglary showed a slight decline last year. Burglaries declined 2.3 percent, from .392 in 1993 to 383 in 1994 IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDS FUTURE U.S. SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT Brain hemorrhage kills driver An 84-year-okJ Hastings man lost control of his car after suffering a brain hemorrhage just a few feet from his borne last Wednesday. Charles Russell Bauer died at the Pennock I lospital emergency room after the accident. Bauer was driving near his home on Quakezik Drive in Hastings shortly after 3 p.m. when be was stricken with lhe hemorrhage. He losi control of his car and drove over the property on the right side of the street, including his own driveway. His car struck a tree and mail box before coming to rest at a pine tree on the opposite side of the road. No other cars were involved in lhe accident. Man hospitalized after accident A 19-ycar-old Middleville man remains in the intensive care unit al the University of Michigan Hospital after a weekend accident. Brian Thomas was transported first to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, before being • | transferred to Hie U-M Hospital in Ann Arbor, said Barry County Undersheriff Donald : Ford 17100135 was involved in an accident between a car and a motorcycle at I a m. Saturday. 2 No details concerning the .accident were available at press lime. The accident remain* under investigation. For a recorded message of current rate information, call 1-80G4US BOND a 1-800-487-2663 Stock ■’America Man arrested for tire slashing Hastings City Police arrested a man for slashing three tires on a parked car. Phillip Chaney. 28. of I lasting* was arraigned in district court on a charge of malicious destruction of property over S100. It is alleged that Chancy slashed (he tires of a car parked in the 500 Hock of Montgomery Street last Thursday. Chancy was released on a S2.000 personal recognizance bond. Ik could face up to four years in prison. �4-H Horse Club Winners Champion Performance Pony is 'Midnight Lighting Trax' owned by Josh Milleson, (left) and Reserve 'Crystal' owned by Lindsey Overmire Overmire is from Horseshoe Knights 4-H Club. State Show winners are (left to right) Jenny Shook. Charisie Powers, Jacob Anderson, Marcella Payne, Elizabeth Slocum, (back row) Kim Newberry, Aleisha Miller. Katie Wolney. Alesse Nichols, and Sarah McKelvey. Missing from the photo are Amy Songer, T.J. Milleson and Lucas Overmire. Novice Showmanship Champion is Amiee Brown (right) with 'Mouth* with George Guthrie from "Young Riders' the Reserve winner. Champion English Horse is 'Foto Copy* owned by Alesse Nichols, (right) with Reserve 'Nomadic Ruler* owned by Aleisha Miller. Champion Halter Pony is Hodges Lucky Lady owned by Daniel Hodges (left) and Reserve is Josh MKeson with 'Midnight Lightiag Trax.' Champion Western Horse, owned by Kim Newberry (right) is 'Buck-A- Promise,' with Reserve Western Horse "BID Marhaba* shown by Amy Songer. w>The Hastings DANNER Special SediM...Thursday, August 3,1995 Q^ntao&uces State Show alternates are (left lo right) Kristen Dickinson, Christine Braska. Belinda Ferris, Lindsey Robertson and (back) Ten Suwyn. Missing is Patricia Braska. Winners Circle Marcella Payne's (center) ToeziT is Champion Speed Horse. 'Stages Warrior,' owned bv Jake Anderson (right) is Reserve Speed Horse. At left is Champion Speed Pony. 'Flame* owned by Dwain Reynolds. Honoring the Best of the Best of the 1995 with her horse Normadic Ruler. Champion Novice Horsa/Pony 'High Dice Diablo* owned by Aimee Brown (left). with Reserve 'Robbie' owned by Jessica Losure. Both are from the Bridle­ Bits 4-H Club Champion Halter Horse is T3TD Marhabe' owned by Amy Songer (left), and Reserve 'Executive Windsong' owned by Charisie Powers from the Cherokee Riders 4-H Club Kristen Dickinson from the Horseshoe Knights 4-H Club is the Senior Showmanship Reserve winner. Her horse is RL/s Dancer Foto Copy, (left) owned by Alesse Nichols is the Champion Performance Horse. 'Buck-A-Promise,' owned by Kim Newberry (right) is the Reserve Performance Horse High Point Juniors are (left to right) John Braska. Erin Robertson. Jill Marlow and Josh Milleson. Missing from the photo are Jason O'Heam and Lindsey Overmire Junior Showmanship Champion is Erin Robertson (right) with 'Shadow.' Melissa Hodges (left) with 'Cinder' is Junior Showmanship Reserve. Grand Overall Champion is 'Executive Windsong.* (right) owned by Charisie Powers and Reserve Grand Overall 'Normadic Rular' (left) owned by Alesiha Miller. Champion Western Pony is "Midnight Lighting Trax’ owned by Josh Milleson (left) and Reserve Western Pony is "Cruiser" owned by Daniel Ferris. �LYON’S A Septic Tank Pumping crystal Clear water inc. 1330 E. State St WMKR Hastings 1215 West State Street Hastings 948-8233 ^Hastings City |Bank far—-*—— ■ Precision Auto Body Repair, Inc. Barry County Lumber Barry County Rental C Hastings. MT"' 225 North Industrial Park < 945-5005 241 West State Street 429 North Broadway Hastings • 945-9511 y Dodge Jeep Eagle 1823 Covllle Rd., Woodland, Ml 48897 616-367-4544 J - Hrundng AtolaMe - to all the sponsors of this special "Barry County Fair" section of the Banner. 948-8821 JCRgnney L Market ’ 241 East State Road 1455 west State Street j lbedtoBeeYam" t 945-2479 vern's Repair HaSutigS Cnnwr hWImi > 221 North Industrial Park 945-3431, UaaAimjui ftlsuunlAn FtfinMAiiMt 945-9383 945-9561 Hastings 374-8899 Lake Odessa Hastings Parkview Motel k J SECOWMWCOfflfflS -SW■ 9u^/a J ____ Rational ^ZIRIaNK of [Hastings 945-3437 people who care. ’' 102 West State Street 635 West State Street Hastings • 945-5588 L Communication with X. Since 1945 819 East Railroad Hastings « 948-9472 y , MkMievtiie 795-3369 Hasting* 945.2909 M-43 Delton • 623-5115 945-5342 945-2401 Towing & Recovery 11235 South Wall Lake Road 3305 West Quimby \ Hastings * 945-5379 y 150 West Court Street Buckland Insurance Agency 138 W. STATE ST, HASTINGS Now Open Monday Saturday 10-5:30; Friday 108 Ph. 948-4122 y Cotant’s Farm Market I 2500 South Bedford Road 948-9600 CC^Irr /he 102 E. SUkSL. Huiiap KICS3OB 735 Sherman Nashville (517)852-1910 of Hastings (616) 374-3278 Non-Hvestock Best of Show Am/ Castanguay. clothing. Gathering. Sarah Haines, natural project. Country Kids; Jenny Cusack, holiday decoration. Lakewood; Amy Castonguay. holiday decora­ tions. Gathering; Ryan Bowyer, flower gradening. Barry Good Rabbits. Amanda Bawyer. flower gardening. Barry Good Rabbits; Adam Reil. flower notebook. Middleville Clovers; Jessie Anderson, flower poster. Barry Good Rabbits; Middleville Clovers, landscape. Erm Galloway, fruit, Baseline; Jessica Broadhurst, vegetable garden. Country Kids; Lisa McKay, recycling. Barry Good Rabbits; Nathaniel Castonguay. folk patterns. Gather­ ing; Elena Mellen, junior leadership. Rabbit Habbit; Andrea Bouma. passport. Artfully Done. Lisa McKay, club records. Barry Good Rabbets. Middleville Clovers. Barrel painting; Clarissa Hammond, dairy notebook. Dowling Milky Way. Doug Varney, beef nootbook. Middleville Clovers; Brent Schipper. sheep notebook. Middleville Clovers. Betsy Schipper. sheep notebook. Mid­ dleville Clovers; Jacob Marlow, swine poster. Busy Beigh II; Ryan Haase, swine education display. Middleville Clovers; Elizabeth Fnzell. counted cross stitch. Nicole Howard, quilting. All American Rough Riders; Kai Norton, computer. Coun­ try Hoppers; Kevin Schmitz, entomology. . M-66 Tire 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. Lake Odessa 945-2474 Tim Rutnsay, leisure education; Ben Tobias, any other craft. Country Hoppers; Amber Stoerts, leather craft, K-9. Susan Vandefifer. glasscraft, Middleville Cloven; Ken Harrison, collection. Mid­ dleville Cloven; Jessica Broadhurst, model. Country Kids. Marc Haywood, woodworking. Welcome Comen; Jenny Cusack, country painting. Lakewood; Rachelle Heacock. ceramics. Broadway Kids; Jennifer Finney, doll. Welcome Comen; Jolene Griffin, fabric craft. Dowling Milky Way; Erin Galloway, fabric painting. Baseline. Jennifer Punt, foods. K-9; Charity Cruttenden, dairy goods. Dowling Milky Way; Vai Hefflebower, cake decorating. Bridles and Bits; Jennifer Jones, foods. K-9; Rebecca Langshaw. paper crafts. Busy Beavers; Collin Kaiser, metal craft. Welcome Comen; Erin Hasr-. plastic craft. Middleville Cloven. Elena Mellen, jewelry. Rabbit Habbit; Tia Harper, latch hook. Young Riders; Betsy Steensma. weaving. Middleville Cloven; Jacob Marlow, mechanical. Busy Beavers; Andrea Bouma. pottery. Artfully Done; Elizabeth Slocum, computer art, TK Riders; Elena Mellen, any ocher art. Rabbit Habbit. Stacey Tyrrell, creative writing. Broadway Kids; Lyndsay Hammond, sculpture. Prairieville Posse; Rebecca Bowyer, photography. Artfully Done; Shannon Dykstra, drawing. Artfully Done; Garret Jonkers, drawing. Artfully Done; Nicole Jonkers, drawing. Artfully Done; Jennifer Hodges, drawing. Artfully Done. Rebecca Bowyer, drawing. Artfully Done; Andrea Bowma. painting. Artfully Done; Eric Wieringa. painting, Middleville Clovers. Son-Livestock Outstanding Jessica Broadhurst, clothing. Country Kids; Jennifer Dunn, clothing. Baseline; Karine Citizens Elevator Co. 11196 S. Wall Lake Rd. (M-43) 623-5180 > ^Music Center 141 E. Woodlawn Hastings OFFICE 870 South Main Street ^Vermontville»(517) 7260514 y Delton Shortstop ; Lake Odessa ‘95 FAIR RESULTS... 945-9572 Maple valley imp., inc. 9116 Cedar Creek Road 623-2056 UNION BANK Heart of Hastings Gilmore Jewelers Cedar Creek Grocery Main 945-2428 374-1200 1420 West Green Street Hastings • 948-2222 117 West State Street 116 East State Street . 945-4180 Alan Eavey D.V.M. Small Craft Warning Their support helps make the fair the annual success it always has been! 945-5372 5^!^"EJ«.trwii« and Appliances 130 W. Stale St. — Downtown Heatings 152 W. State St., Hastings 945-3226 Art Meade Auto Sales & Service wn 4 K»« 8M4 Haathtga t IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK hometown prtdt • howuhui qpMf 115 S. Main, Woodland UH OW C0RWWENTC0MTST. tNTMIKt 945-4284 367-4911 945-5102 'Gilkey Country^ H’TO' Cookin’ famBAfUTV COUNTY^ 11913 S. Gilkey Lake Rood 1611 South Hanover 671-5779 * OPEN 7 days 945-3443 Norton, clothing. Country Hoppers; Abby Kimmey. natural project. TK Riders; Jesse Anderson, natural project. Bridies and Bits; April Decker, natural project. Lakewood. Rex Ferris, Christmas decoration. Young riders; Jennifer Taylor. Christmas decoration. Welcome Corners; Amber Tobias. Christmas decoration. Country Hoppen; Stacey Tyrrell, multi cultural art. Broadway Kids; Elizabeth Slocum, painting. TK Riders. Jacob Rake, painting. Gathering; Michelle Haines, painting. Broadway Kids; Shirley Soest, drawing. Fox Run Renegades; Andrew Bouma. drawing. Artfully Done; Brandon McGillicuddy, drawing. Artfully Done. Rachel Patterson, drawing. Artfully Done; Andrea Bouma. drawing. Artfully Done; Nathan McKelvey. Christmas decoration. Busy Beigh II; Rebecca Langshaw. Christmas decoration. Busy Beavers; Lyndsay Ham­ mond. holiday decoration. Prairieville Posse. Sarah Bridges, holiday decoration. Prairieville Posse; Jessica Anderson, holiday decoration. Bridles and Bits; Holly Wilson, flower gardening. TK Riders; Angela Booth, flower gardening. Country Kids; Nicole Howard, flower gardening. All American Rough Riders; Jeannette Scheerhom. flower gardening. TK Riders; Josh Reil. flower poster. Middleville Clovers. J'Amy Cross, landscape. Rabbit Habbit; Jessica Finney, vegetables. Welcome Cor­ ners. Erik Freeman, vegcubles, Middleville Clovers; Christina Barcraft, recycle craft. Lakewood; Andea Bouma. recycle craft. Art­ fully Done. Leslie McKay, woodcraft. Bridles and Bits; Tim o». woodcraft. Prairieville Posse; Sarah Haines, woodcraft. Broadway Kids; Enn Haase, woodcraft. Middleville Clovers; Daniel Dickinson, woodcraft. Gathering; Garrett Jonkers, pottery. Artfully Done; Nicole Jonkers, pottery. Artfully Done; 9444111 Fillmore Equipment kS^FARM bureau LARRY NEIL Kevin Schmitz, pottery. Artfully Done. Amy Pennington, any other art. Baseline; Jennifer Jones, creative writing. K-9; Kevin Schnitz. creative writing, Artfully Done; Katie Kimmel, creative writing. TK Riders; Carole Castonguay. musical art. Gathering; Sarah Gray, sculpture. Young Riders; Andrea Bouma. sculpture. Artfully Done; Michael Haskins, photography, Barry Good Rabbits. Traci Heffelbower. drawing. Bridies and Bits; Jennifer Taylor, drawing. Welcome Corners; Sean Beeke, drawing; Catie Case, drawing. Young Riders; Karine Norton, country painting, Country Kids; Sarah Haines, country painting, Broadway Kids; Brandon Carpenter, ceramics, Welcome Corners. Tom Varney, ceramics. Welcome Corners; Lots Marlow, ceramics. Busy Beavers; Michelle Haines. doU, Broadway Kids; Sarah Bridges, doll. Prairieville Posse; Rene Ellmger, doll, Middleville Clovers. Shari Maupin, doll, Dowling Milky Way; Vicki Langeshaw, fabric painting. Busy Beavers; Chad Gromko. fabric painting. Art­ fully Done; Brandon McGillicuddy, fabric painting. Artfully Done; Abby Dingerson. fabric painting. Woodland. Lois Marlow, fabric painting. Busy Beavers; Sarah Haines, fabric painting. Broadway Kids; Stacey Vandefifer. foods. Middleville Clovers; Susan Vandefifer. foods. Middleville Clovers; Jessica Finney, foods. Welcome Corners; Stephanie Martz, foods. Lakewood. Travis Wenger, foods. Middleville Clovers; Karl Norton, foods. Country Hop­ pers: Vicky Langshaw. paper craft. Busy Beavers: Tiffany Miller, paper craft. Busy Beavers. Tiffany Miller, paper craft. RC Scooters; Katie Kimmel, paper craft. TK Riders; Stephanie Martz, paper craft. Lakewood; Stacey Hamilton, metal craft. 2900 N. Broadway (M-37) Hasting* < 616-945-9526 J Baseline; Katie Wieringa. metal craft. Mid­ dleville Clovers. Elizabeth Frizzel, plastic craft. Welcome Corners; J’Amy Croat, plastic craft. Babbit Habbit; Jesse Hemsen. earning, tay Beigh U; Zachary Castonguay. wax craft. Gather­ ing; Kristen Presley, jewelry. Cherokee Riders; Jenny Cusack, jcwely, Lakewood. Amanda Stutzman, jewelry, Barry Good Rabbits; Joaephine Freeman, latch hook. TK Riders; Nikke Miller, weaving. RC Scooters; Kai Haines, weaving. Country Kids; Holly Carson, weaving. Middleville Clovers; Tom Steensma. weaving. Middleville Clovers; Chad Brice, woodworking. Middleville Clovers. Keith Bump, woodoworking. Lakewood; Rachelle Burkart, woodworking. Baseline; Clarissa Hammood, dairy foods. Dowling Small booth — first. AU American Rough Riders; second. Busy Beavers; third. Rodeo Club Medium booth - first. Dowling Milky Way; second. Lakewood; third. Country Hoppers. Large Booth — first. Welcome Corners: se­ cund. Trail Dusters; third. Middleville Clovers. MkHgaa State Fter Twenty-.il 4-H eshibitors received Michigan Stele Fair fold ribbom al the 1993 Barry County Fair. The Community Arta Sec­ lion of the Michigan State Fair offer, gold rib-... bom to youth exhibitin* al county fain throughout the state ia specific categories. 1 Recipients of these ribbons were: Collin Kaiser, metal craft. Welcome Cor- | nets: Rebecca Langshaw. paper craft. Bag Beavers: Andrea Bourne, pottery. ArtiWV CaaMaaad aa Meat Rags— ■ �Jersey Junior and Grand Champion Carlye Westendorp displays his winning entry in dairy. Th« Angu, h»if«r chompion is Micah Tobias with halter Tobay's Mlspat. The Grand Champion Carcass winner is Elizabeth Osborne with Simmental Angus Judge Ido weighing in al 1515 pounds. The Grand champion female heifer winner Is Jeni Higgins with heifer Nadia. BEEF& DAIRY Winners at the 1995 Barry County FAIR Ute Club Herd Middleville Clovers winners are Joe Wenger, and Mott Lund. Ab- Congratulations to all who received the TOP HONORS and participated! The famala cow reserve champion la Micah Tobias with cow Bondi. The steer showmanship winners ora (from left) Robin Bower, senior showman champion with o hefferred steer, Mott Lund, intermediate showman champion with a main steer, Stacey Hamilton, junior showman champion with a Simmental steer, and Angie Eggers, novice showman champion with an Angus steer. FAIR RESULTS continued... The beef section of the fair animal competitions included the any other breed competition. The grand champion of the any other breed competition Is Kris Javor with Texas longhorn Sandy. The grand champion steer winner is Matt Lund with o morn breed weighing in ot 1300 pounds, and the reserve champion steer winner is Moggie Dingerson with a Chi Angus weighing in at 1165 pounds. Done; Jolene Griffin. fabric craft, Dowling Milky Way; Susan Vandefifer. glasscraft. Middleville Cloven; Elena Mellen, jewelry. Rabbit Habbit. Ben Tobias, metal work. Country Hoppers; Marc Haywood, woodworking. Welcome Comers. Elizabeth Slocum, computer art; Jessica Broadhurst, model. Country Kids; Nicole Jonker-Slayton, pencil an. Artfully Done; Garrett Jonker-Slayton, crayon art. Artfully Done Andrea Bouma. international exhibit. Art­ fully Done; Nicole Jonker-Slayton, oil pastel. Artfully Done. Enc Wieringa. acrylic art. Middleville Clovers: Jessica Punt, quick bread. K-9. Stacey Vandefifer, cookies, Middleville Cloven; Vai Heffelbower. decorated cake. Bodies and Bits; Jesse Heinsen, canned item. Busy Beigh 11; Rachelle Heacock. ceramics, Broadway Kids; Jennifer Finney, doll. Welcome Comers. Nicole Howard, quilting. AU American Rough Riders; Jessica Broadhurst, crochet. Country Kids; Amy Castonguay. sewing. Gathering; Betsy Steensma. weaving. Mid­ dleville Clovers; Kai Haines, rug. Country Kids. These young people can enter their exhibits in this special youth category at the Michigan Stele Fair in August Novice Showmanship winner in Dairy was (left) Christina Bruinsma, Junior Showmanship winner was Tessa Hammond. Intermediate Showmanship winner was Amy Pennington, and Senior Showmanship winner was Charity Cruttenden Tho rate of gain competition hod a three way tie for first place with weight gains of 2.84 pounds per day. Pictured (from loft) are Robin Bower with Heiferrod brood Jake, Eric Osborne with simmental brood Patch, and Elizabeth Osborne with an Angus brood Pinkey. The grand champion cow competition winner is Jennifer Dunn with Simmental cow Rosie. In Dairy. Jolene Griffin (left) won Holstein Junior Champion. Sarah Near was the winner of the Holstein Reserve Junior Champion. Clarissa Hammond won Holstein Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion and Niki Lettinga was the winner of the Holstein Senior Grand Champion and Supreme Champion �Winners ol the TalenVCIown Show at the Barry County Fair were Amy "Lulu" Castonguay (left) and Carole "Viola" Castonguay from Freeport. Tory Newton won Champion Single Fryer. Grnnd Skill-A-Thon winners at the Barry County Fair for 1995 were (left to right) Novice-Sarah Near, Junior-Amy Pennington, and Senior Kris Javor. ** show wtth a trophy as Senior Showmanship winner Chairty is the daughter of Jim and Alice Cruttenden of Hastings. § MORE WINNERS and FUN EVE for 4-H kids... Goat Showmanship winners at the fair included (from left) Hanne Goy-Pee Wee Showmanship winner. Nikol Hale-Senior Showmanship winner, and Caleb Oosterhouse-Jr. Novice Showman. Ryan Bridges had this years champion meat pen of rabbits and the reserve pen belonged to Marcia Robinson. . or unamprons winner. ■- Jamie Smith from Hastings with her heifer, Serena took second place in the Jr. Showmanship Division. Jarel Olney and his goat. Eileen walked away from the Barry County Fair it h a lot of prizes including Grand Champion Cat Cage winners this year at the fair were J’Amy Cross with Grand Champion Cage and Katie Smith with Reserve Cage Amy Pennington from Nashville was this years Jr Showmanship winner al the Barry County Fair. �This yearss Showmanship winners at lhe Cat show were (from left) Melissa Lancaster. JAmy Cross. Mike DeWitt, James DeWitt and John Shannon The Dairy Show is a family affair for the Weslendorps of Nashville. Carlyle (center) shows in both 4-H and open class, and younger brothers Eric and Troy (twins) got to help out this year! One of the competitions held at lost week's Barry County Fair was the non­ livestock competition. Winners receiving outstanding and best of show awards are (from left) Christy Barcroft, Lakewood Community 4-H Club, one outstanding award, Jessica Anderson, Bridles and Bits, three outstanding, one best of show, Leslie McKoy, Bridles and Bits, one outstanding, Melissa Lancaster. Junior leadership Trolldusters, one best of show, Lisa McKoy. Bridles and Bits, one outstanding, two best of show, Sarah McKelvey. Bridles and Bits, two outstan­ ding, Elena Mellen. Rabbit Habbit and Junior Leadership Traildusters, two outstanding, three best of show. Charity Cruttenden. Dowling Milky Way. one best of show. Clarissa Hammond. Dowling Milky Way, one outstanding, one best of show. Karine Norton, Country Hoppers, four outstanding, two best of show. Nina Cowhan. Middleville Clovers, one outstanding. Ben Tobias. Country Hop­ pers. one best of show, and Korf Norton. Country Hoppers, two outstanding, two More and More including OPEN CLASS Elena Mellen of Hastings won Grand Champion Communications. Best Illustrated Talk and Best Demonstration ___________________________ Amanda Stutzman placed first in Dog Obediance and was awarded a trophy for Senior Novice Showman. ’ Lisa Stevens was one of 14 open class participants who received Michigan State Fair Gold Ribbon Awards this year at the far. Lisa decorates cakes for al types of occasions. Beth Beard took first in Cavy Showmanship. Winners of lhe 'Any Other Breed* of Goats at the fair were (from left) Elizabeth Potter. Nathan Cast. Amy Castonguay and Dan Potter (Back from left) Maria Dettman-Senior Novice Showman and Erin Haase -First Place Senior (front) Samalha VanderSloot-First Place Jr. Novice, Jennifer Dunn-First Place Jr. Showman, and Paul VanOoyFirst Place Intermediate Showman. (From left) Erin Hasse. Rabbit senior skill-a-lhon winner, and Samantha Vandersloct. novice skill-athon winner J-Ad Graphics THANKS all its employees: Reporters Photographers Editors Ad Representatives Graphics Artists Camera Dept. and other production people who made this supplement possible! • Best of Show platters were awarded to (from left) Angie Booth. Dan Fems. J’Amy Cross Melissa Lancaster and Amanda Bowyer Reserve Show of Champions Winner Rene Ellinger. Barrells painted at the fair each year are due to the efforts of local 4-Ffrs. This years first place winner s in the Barrel Division were (back from left) John Reil, Tom Steensma, Ryan Kimmel, Rene Ellinger. Betsy Steensma (Irani) Steve Johnson, Adam Reil. Chad Price. Chanda Price. Jennifer Wasikowski and Debbie Lund. Good job kids! Liza Courtney (left) poses with Baby who took first place in Advnaced at this years dog show and Darcy who took first in Beginning and was Grand Champion The girl in the middle is Lixa DeWitt who is a young clover, and on the right is Rose Shoebridge with her dog Trouble who took a first place at the fair. The dogs were rather bored with the photo opportunity! Two 4-Wrs were awarded lhe Simon Michele Award for their efforts in re­ cycling this year Winners were Kai Haines who is a member of the Country Kids Club and Lisa McKay a member of the Bridles and Bits Club �Ready For The BIG EVENT Angie Eggers said she likes to keep 'Pudge' clean. A scrub brush is the best way for this steer. Chad Lettinga shaves his steer as part of the grooming of the animal to present to the judges at the fair. Stephanie Martz grooms her entry In the sheep category before the judging at the Barry County Fair. Tbe youngsters and their goats line up for judging of their animals at the fair. Get a gang ot kids and tour the animal bams al the Barry County Fair. Better yet, win a prize on the midway first, and get a drink io sip while you tour. Old car buffs will recognize the Studebaker, but can you te* the year? Ask anyone in the Hastings Car Club. They has many older cars on display at the Barry County Fair Some farm implements at the Barry County Fair were very large, some smaB. All were visitor friendly. Elephant ears booths were just one of many different kinds of food available at the fair. This young lady looks Cory Postma of Cutlerville looks like like hers suits her taste he's afraid of his pizza snapping back, but he isn't about to let go. The Master Gardener garden was blooming during fair week. The patch is now a permanent part of the fair grounds There's always time for an ice cream break at the fairt Cotton candy and caramel apples have been around as long as county fairs, and they are still popular items during a stroll around to look at displays of 4-H kids �1995 Champions and SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS Rachel Ashley of Nashville sold her 93-pound reserve champton market goat for $135 to Hard Rock Pygmy and Alisha Percival John Sackett's reserve champion meet turkey was purchased for $125 by Sackett Brick Company's Herbert and Pauline Sackett. Tom Dettman sold his Grand Champion Single Fryer to Calendonia Elevator's David Shennbarger Bruce Hadden 01 H&H Feed bought the reserve champton market rabbits from Maria Robinson of Beeevue tor $170. H&H Feed Supply's Bruce Hadden paid $130 when he bought the grand champion meat roaster from Daniel Hodgas. Ryan Bridges sold his reserve single fryer tor $100 to Jim Whalen of the County Post Art Meade of Art Meade Auto Sales paid $70 fcrajiaridrtmi*from thaQnpnd Champion Doe owned By Jared Olney oHMevue. This years Grand Champion Pig belonged to Maggie Dingerson, and Reserve belonged to Lisa Eavey. Shirley Drake of Farmers Feed Service bought the Grand Champion Single Fryer from Torn Newton of Nashville lor $120. The reserve champton pen of 3 meat roasters owned by Zachary Rohe were sold to Art Meade of Art Meade Auto Sales tor $220. Paul VanOoy sold his reserve champion meat roaster to Gail Robinson of Robinson's Polled Herefords tor $90. Linda Robinson of Green Street Vet Clinic bought the reserve champton single fryer from Zachary Rohe tor $100. Codon Duckworth of the Baseline 4-H Club sold his Grand Champion market goat to Chuck Kimmel of Allies Truck Equipment for $210. The goat weighed in at 110 pounds. The first piece dozen eggs was auctioned off tor $75 Saturday at the Barry County Fair, by owner Steve VanOoy The buyer was Brenda Rohe of The Grand Champion Roaster was purchased from Jacob Marlow of Delton by Steensma Plymbing for $120. Grand Champion Pen of Hogs was shown this year by Maggie Dingerson. and Reserve Pen by Katie Wemnga ;Amy Wieringa (left) had this years Reserve Champion Market Lamb, and Abby Dingerson had Grand Champion Lamb. Abbv to shown with her tampion lamb. Ike 1995 Grand Champion Market Pen of lambs belonged to Rene Ellinger and Reserve pen belonged to Abby Dingerson This years Sheep Showmanship winners were (from left) Rene Ellinger-Senior Showmanship Division. Seth Higbee-Jr. Showmanshp Division, and Chanda Price-Novice Division. Missing from the photo is Andrea Krebs. Intermediate DtviS'- winner Standing with her Grand Champton lamb to Rene Ellinger who also won the Show of Champions contest �The Show of Champions: A night of both skill and laughter It is quite an boner lo win a showmanship class whether you are a fust year 4-llcroran old timer. Barry Courtly honors senior showmen each year with a special event. Those teens are all selected lo participate in the Show of Champions. This event, which Is held on Thursday night of Fair week, features all of the lop showmen. Each gets a turn lo show each breed of animal and a chance al the Show of Champions Trophy. One contestant, lhe lop senior showman is chosen lo represent dairy, beef, horses, sheep, swine, chickens, rabbits, goats and dogs To participate, needless to say. is quite an honor, not to mention a lol of fun. Specta­ tor find the show rather amusing as kids who are used lo handling a steer try their hand at a chicken, and vice versa This year's Show ot Champions winner. Chris Lave, had a dog that didn I waul lo cooperate After much coaxing and no re­ sults. be simply scratched the pups belly, the audience roared and lhe show continued without delay. Chris, a member of lhe Middleville Cloven 4-:i Club, was top senior showman for swine. Rene Ellinger was Reserve Champion in a close Show of Champions race. Also a member of the Middleville Clovas 4-H Club, she was senior showman tn lhe sheep • Renee Bell, from the X-9 Club, who was lop dog showman • Charily Crutlcndcn. from lhe Dowling Milky Way Club, who was lop dairy show­ man. • Robin Bower, from lhe Baseline Club, who was top beef showman • Nik ole Hale, from lhe Foxfire Club, was the lop goal showman ■ Erin Haase, from the Barry Good Rabbits Club, who was Kip rabbit snowman Each contestant tried their skills in front of eight judges In a competition that lasted just under two hours. When points were tallied, a winner was announced and awarded a large trophy, and the runner-up was awarded a silver platter. Each contestant was also given a large rib­ bon for participation In the event Those who sponsored lhe plana and tro­ phy were on band to deliva the prizes. Art Meade and Mike Smith slopped to chat with many of tbe contestants enticing them with the trophy and plana and making several trips up and down the row of anxious teens before awarding the winners. T can't believe H.* Chris said when handed lhe trophy. Events such as this are Important to our teens In lhe 4-H program and take many hours of preparation for adults, organizers said. Then there is the trophy and plana that need lo be sponsored each year Art Meade has sponsored lhe silver planer awarded to lhe Reserve Showman for many years "This is my way of supporting tbe 4-H program.' said Meade, who added that he felt this event was very worthwhile and ma a lot lo tbe kids who had worked very hard to pre­ pare for lhe fair. Blair and Leila Hawhhtz of Nashville have been co-sponsors of lhe Show of Champions Trophy since lhe show first began in Barry County some 20 yean ago. Russell and Joan Keech helped lo sponsor tbe trophy for many years and recently 'banded down" the spon­ sorship to daughter Cindy Smith and ha husband. Mike. The Smiths wanted to have a turn to sponsor lhe trophy as their children «re now In lhe 4-H program and It is a way to give something lo lhe community and lo 4-H. they said. Is this just like the movie. ■Dumbo Drop"? FAIR “SNAP-SHOTS” . 'I- divisioo. Otha contestants this year included lhe following • Aleslua Milla, from the TK Riders, who was top bone showman for you, and some for you! BUr and Lalla Hawbitz and Mike and Cindy Smith co-sponsors the trophy awarded to the Top( Showman at the Barry County Fair, (from left) Cindy Smith. Rene EKnger (this year's Reserve Showman), Mke Smith, Chris Love (1995 Champion Showman). Blair and Leia Hawtftz. Which way to the tractor pul! Art Meade always sponsors the silver platter given to Reserve Showman during the Show of Champions. He has supported the 4-H program In Barry County for many years, (from left) Rene Elllnger-Reserve Showman, Art meads, and Chris Love Show of Champions winner. Antique tractors at the Fair, bring back lots of fond memories... ...00*1 this be the next Michael Jordan? Will you come home with me? Eighty antique tractor! wae on display at the Barry County Eair this yea along with steam engines, gas engines and otha old farm equipment bringing back memories of the 'good ole days* for many area fanners. The display, including tractors and ex­ hibitors from all ova Barry County, was re­ ranged by The Barry County Steam and Gas Antique Machinery Club. Tbe club also played games with the tractors throughout the week, held a nightly parade, and spon­ sored a picnic for members and those dis­ playing equipment oo Friday evening fol­ lowing the Livestock sale. Thanks lo the efforts of local exhibitors, including Eart Reid. Kenny AspinalL Mar­ garet Armour and Marvin Armour those wishing to place their equipment in the dis­ play could puU into the fair grounds al any lime, and the exhibit got bigga as the week The Antique Tractor display was very popular at the fair this year. Kyle Stevens climbs on his Grandpa's GP which was one of many tractors displayed during the week. The tractors were paraded through the campground area every evening and attracted quite a crowd! The Antique Tractor Pull held on Saturday was of interest to many at the fair Wes Coenen pulls with his John Deere B. went on. Those stopping by the display could see Ohl lime baling, thanks lo a baler brought in by Marvin Smith who baled straw on several afternoons at lhe fair. There was also a teeta-totter for those wishing to test their driving skills, and Jeff Smith brought in an old buzz saw rig. and sawed logs while spec­ tators looked oo. Bernie Woodmansee was even there with his steam engine which was paraded along with tractors throughout lhe campgrounds every evening. The week was brought to an end with an antique tractor pull on Saturday afternoon in front of the grandstand Members of the Barry Steam and Gas Engine Club didn't put their equipment away after the fair. They are all busy gearing up for the next two-cylmder event coming up August 5-6 at lhe Barry County Fairgrounds This. too. is an annual event where spec­ tators can see many antique tractors, pur­ chase Hems from vendors and enjoy a week­ end of old lime fun. ...a little longer on the left, please! Dad...buy me a pony, PLEASE!!! Scrup-a-dub-dub...what's a guy have to go through to get “a ribbon!* � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-08-10.pdf 4191c87046597dedee7f321dba701b8b PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRART 12! S CHURCH ST HASTINGS. Ml 49CM 1893 ‘Moderate’ alarmed by school policies See Page 2 Delton Founders 11 DeHon, Hastings Weekend slated I lifting weights IPHBfe See Page 3| |See Page 10 THURSDAY, AUGUST 10.1906 VOLUME 141. NO. 25 News Briefs Blues concert to help MDA A Hue, concert idnMsd for noon Sremfoy. Aug. 19. will benefit die MmcuUr Dytoraphy Auodrefou. The MDA end a Haednp herinm, the ‘<nea%n»iii Group ot Midngn. are touting up to pvt on the charity ftmd-rana west of Haariofi al Pucritt Part. 5005 Chief Noonday Rond, about Shaw and hie band the Group mid die "put" or open field, can hold up io 1.000 people, but ahe'd be hapr if 1.500 or anoreabow up. Ticket, are available at all TfcfaocMrerer outlet.. including the Btxxrouwa Sound Shop in Haalinga. The ticks, are 510 for aduka. » Mr children 10 and under in advance, and 512 red $6 ■ dr gate the day of dw ntorwt PRICE 25* Budget amendment sparks debate by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Dtocureion of a propored general fund budget amendment sparked some debate al WedneMay's Barry County Board of Commiaiooerx meeting Commissioner Robert Wenger said he was unhappy with it because he didn't think the amendment was complete, that it didn't ap­ propriate funds io cover deficit legal ex­ penses the county has incurred. Wenger cast the lone dissenting vole and the amendment wa, approved 6-1. Commis­ sioner Emmet Herrington was absent. The amendment project, expenditure, of 57.005.079 and total fund, available of $7348.173. resulting in a fund balance of 5343,094. Expenditure, have been reduced from the 57.416.689 in the original 199} budget that wa, adopted by the former County Board. Fiscal belt-tightening was implemented after the current county board learned that an error had occurred in the former board's bud­ get for 1995 and the county had about $400,000 less Io work with than predicted io start 1995. This is not the final budget amendment of the year." stressed Commissioner Rod Goebel, chairman of the board’s Finance known. He expects that there will be a cou­ ple more cotnjxehensive amendments, then Committee. "I know dial, but a budget amendment should address the number, that are present al that tlme,'Wenger said. "We still have ongoing negotiation,.’ commented County Administrator Michael some individual ones. The amendment approved this week deals with the 13 cut, across the board In all county departments and employee contracts that were settled. Goebel said This does not address that line Item (of legal fees) until arbitration to finished. "We don) know what legal (fee,) to put in there. "This (amendment) primarily reflects the 3 percent increase in the wages. We're Karting IO paint a more accurate picture of 1995', revenue and expenditures." Goebel Mid. "I think there were tome optimistic projections last time. We've got reven month, of hind­ sight now so we're able to get a bale clorer lo the actual. We're not done either.' During the meeting. Wenger said, "I feel that when we have black and white figure, here tha show thai we re ova (In legal ex­ penditures) that that should have been ad­ dressed In the budget amendment to reflea that at that lime. Yes. we'll have more (expense,) and then well have to do II again. I have no problem with that "I do have a proHem of okaying a budga tha ba, known flaw, in it." Wenger Mid. Brown He said he did not have the figure, avail­ able lo determine what the outcome of those negotiations would be and didn't want to guess at IL After the meeting, Goebel said. "In addi­ tion lo the legal expenses for negotiations, there were some unpaid legal fees that came to our attention that were subttantial." He said about $9,000 in legal fees for ne­ gotiations for a host agreement with the landfill owners bad not been paid. (Attempts for a host agreement failed). Goebel said the county's attorney who hanCed the boat agreement talks had billed the county every month, starting in Augua of 1994 and noth­ ing had been paid lo him. "We're trying lo keep It (budget amend­ ments) io a minimum.' Goebel Mid captain­ ing that the legal expenses are still un­ Founders Weekend w9l be Aug. 11-12 The 22nd annual Fouadera Weekend celebration will be held in Drton Friday and Saturday Ken and Gather Kahler are grand tmrMl and Sarenfay a parade will be ■ 1 p.m. Haadi Walker, Mm Drton. wK relga over the activities. More detail, of the ertbrafian are availablr in a aaory imide today'» editfan of die Banner. Two blood drives planned ms montn The Barry County cbapaer of die American Rad Crore will have a blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m Monday. Aug. 14. at the MidtfieviUe Baptiar Chart. The goal for die drive win be 60 piam. The Rod Crore will conduct another Hood bank, with a goal of 60 ptnta, at the Si. Ambroae Church in Delton, and there will be the county', aeeond bone merrow drive al die rente time, with a goalof75ptmr Berry County't firat-ever bone mar­ row drive wre las Mandi in Dehott. under rhe leaderalup of Jackie Rcgto. It wre ao Ricceartil that another to planned. A match wa, found for Wendy Dillwotih. the patient c- whore behalf Ute campaign waa conducted, and rite received a transplant and now is doing well, according to reports. There who are M leant I? yean of age. weigh at leant 110 pound,, me in re inrunMy good health and haven't given Hood within 56 day, of the drive are eligiUc » contribute. For more information, call the Red Cram chapter office in Hatting, al 945-3122 or 1-800-968-4283 ClarksvHe plans Ox Roast Aug. 12 The 20lh annual Clarksville Ox Roast wdl be held all day Saturday. Aug. 12. The activities will include an annual firemen', pancake breakfast, antique tractor pell, three-oo-three basketball, an II a.m. parade, horseshoes, food booth,, a dunking booth, karaoke, a graden track* bailgame, softball tourna­ ment. entertainment act,, and. of courae, die ox roast sandwiches. For more details on events, call 693-2737 or 693-2161. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Procession for a fallen comrade Hastings City Police Sgt. Jim Lee stands al attention as the funeral procession of Nashville Police Chief Gene Koetje makes its way past Hastings City Han Wednesday. Lee stopped traffic at the intersection of Broadway and State Street so the procession could pass. Police departments from across the county as well as surrounding counties, such as Kentwood and Springfield, paid tribute to Koetje by driving in the procession with flashing lights. For more on Koetje. see story inside. "I do appreciate your concern... TH, I, not something the can't be addreroed larer." Mid County Board Chairman Jim Bailey. Atta Wenga. who ha, rented on the county board for more than ,ix yean, bad made about half a dozen remarks about the propored budget amendment and wondered about the lack of fond, for reiki waae. Bai­ ley Mid. ". .Comminiooer. I with you would have hao the Mme concern* for the last two years, but that', all right There ham't been anything in that (relid waste) fund for many year, nd 1 can't ree nit-pick­ ing at our finance chair or our adminiuracr ova things that have been this way in the pea. "Were cleaning thing, up on a pretty rapid schedule. I would My." Commuriona Sandy June, asked Wenga if be would like to dtocua hl, concerns in more detail a anotha time with the Finance Committee. "I made my point," Wenga Mid. In anotha financial mana, answering a question from Wenga. Brown raid in the paa fund, have been incorrectly bandted for Profeuional Code Inspection, (PCI) of Michigan, Inc., a private company that is­ sue, building, electrical, mechanical and |4umbing permits for the county. This year's budget for whatever reason. I don't know the individual, who developed thia budga and put it togetha. but they put It in the general fund, and that is illegal." Brown Mid. "Since we contracted with PCI lo do all our building permits, check, cannot go di­ rectly from the individual, the consumer, the public, to PCI They have to go through the county', bort. The old board mould have known that They mould not have pot there In the general fond re that it all gets lumped up in with one and then If, paid out of the general fond," Brown raid. The money received from the public for fees for PC! mould go direaly into a trust red agency fund, he raid. "Prior to my coming on board. $19,406 bad gone through the (general food) book, that way. It has io nay that way. The auditor wool like it but we can) change it Thxt'i why I did the amendment to Include all but $19,406 transfer is. ’■ Imo the trust and agency. "You'D ree in the pan. In 93 it want) there (in the general fond), in 94 It wamT there...They mould have known better (than to pul the PCI fees In the 1995 general fund." Brown Mid. 'll', Cleared quite Kane havoc...There was a $100,000 typo. But if, now cleaned up. Next year that wdl go complctely in the iron aid agency fund. Putting PCI money into the general fund to not legal became there's a chance tha the fond, could end up going anotha way. Thi, makes thing, cleaner The audit trail is there." Brown raid. When PCI food, are in the general fund. It give, a false Impression tha the courtly has Sre COUNTY BUDGET, PN» II Second bank robbery in county in three months Woodland bank robbed, suspect at large by Karen Mauch Staff Writer The Woodland branch of the Ionia County National Bank robbed at an undisclosed amount of cash during business hours Mon­ day morning. Slate Police were called to the scene at about 9:45 a.m. Monday. State Police Dcu Lou Quinn said the suspect is a white male. A further description of lhe suspect was not available. "I Ic disguised himself." Quinn said. Il is believed the suspect fled on foot. No vehicle was seen. Il is unknown whether a weapon was used in the robbery. Surveillance camera tapes art being reviewed to sec if they can provide more details about the subject. Quinn said. A spokesman for ICNB President Ron Story said the bank's employees responded properly to the robber, and followed the bank's internal guidelines for such an occur­ rence. "The lives and care of people come first." the spokesman said. Some customers were in the bank at the time of the robbery. No one was injured and no hostages were taken, he said. Story's spokesman said ICNB had not suf­ fered a robbery before this. "Il is very umortunate. We have not pre­ viously had io suffer such an incident." he said. "There are still a lot of unanswered questions." Authorities are not saying if the bank heist could be related to a similar one al the Union Bank in Freeport in late May. A sus­ pect from that robbery remains at large. "We haven't ruled it out," said Quinn Quinn said lhe Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment and Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating lhe robbery. Bank robbery is a federal offense. IXilicc are seeking help from the commu­ nity to catch the suspect Anyone who saw suspicious activity near the bank or has any other information about the robbery is asked to call lhe stale police at 948-8363. lhe Sheriffs Department at 948-4805. FBI agent Gerard Alexander al 349-9607. or Silent Ob­ server al 343-2100. Informers may remain anonymous. The Woodtend branch of the Ionia County National Bank, which was robbed Monday morning �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 10, 1995 ‘Moderate Republican’ alarmed at state’s direction for education by David T. Young Editor The 1994-95 president ot the Michigan Anociation ot School Boards, who calls herself a moderate Republican, says she is alarmed al the direction the slate is taking with public education. Ginny Leipprandl told a First Friday audience of fewer than 20 people last week that things like school vouchers, charter schools and public acadcrrdes arc just veiled attempts al securing public funds for private, religious schools. She specifically mentioned Dr. Paul DeWeese of "Teach Michigan." who "would have legislation that would overturn what we have known as separation of church and state. I see as his purpose to fund private schools with public money. It comes in many disguises." Leipprandl also was critical of the policies of Republican Gov. John Engler. "I don't want lo pick on Mr. Engler, but it seems a lol of this (new direction) Is generated from lhe governor's office." she said. She noted that Engler wants to have the revision or repeal of the state education code, a thick book that governs laws and regulations of public schools. She said repeal is simply going loo far For example, she opposes the point of view that non-certified and unqualified people can leach. "We need people who know what they're talking abostt." she commented. "How do these untrained people off the street deal with kids with problems? "I think he (Engler) Is being oversimplislic." she added "I would want a teacher who is qualified." leipprandl also said she had problems with the recent state law that requires expulsion for anyone who comes to school with what is regarded as a weapon. "The law in principle is very good." she said. "1 don't want guns in school. But I hope the legislature revisits this issue to provide for alternative ways to educate these offenders " S'te asked what would be right for a second-grader who brings a pocket knife to school. Would it be in the best interests of the child and education to expel such a student? Leipprandl maintained that public education has come under unfair attacks of late. She acknowledged problems with safety, lower test scores and problems within urban communities. But she added. Tm an advocate for public education. Ninety-seven percent (of the students) are performing al a higher level than I did when 1 was in school. It's the 3 News Briefs BIE luncheon will be Aug. 28 The 13th annual Business-Industry Education meeting will be heid at noon Monday. Aug. 28. in the Hastings High School cafeteria. AU residents of lhe community are welcome to the annual luncheon, which this year will feature as speaker Cindy Ballard, director of special projects in the Office of Workforce Development with the Michigan Jobs Commission Ballard is involved in a variety of jobs programs, including the 'School-toWork" initiative, and she serves on the Governor's Workforce Commission, a 20-member advisory board. The annual BIE meeting serves as a kickoff for the academic year. The price of admission will be $5.25. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or tn advance at the administration office of Hastings schools, the Hastings High School office, the Chamber of Com­ merce office or the offices at J-Ad Graphics or WBCH Radio. The event is co-sponsored by the Hastings Area School System and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Antique auto show, swap meet slated The 26<h annual Antique Auto Show and Swap Meet will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 20. at Chariton Park. The event, sponsored by the Veteran Car Club of America. Battle Creek chapter, will feature more than 200 operating antique automobiles. Cara 25 years and older axe considered antiques and will be admitted free, along with the driver. The first 200 cars to enter will receive a dash plaque and door prizes will be given away to antique auto owners. Auto buffs can find, buy or swap many types of auto parts or accessories as part of the swap meet There will be a flea market and arts and crafts vendors. Vintage autos will be displayed throughout the histone village, with their year and make. Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for children ages 5 to 15. Admission will in­ clude the show, a 16-buildmg historical village and swimming at Thomapple Lake. Food and beverages also will be available on the grounds For more information, call 945-3775. Ginny Liepprandt talks with Thomas Mohler, superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District, just before the Rrst Friday Forum. percent that you hear about. "1 think we should maintain our public schools, keep them driving forward." She charged that the Stale Board of Education had deviated from its mission lately by becoming a legislative body. That shouldn't happen." she said. "That's the role of the Stale Legislature." Leipprandl also said she wasn't pleased with the news last week of State Superintendent of Schools Robert Schiller being relieved of his post. She said perhaps the icrminaiioo was “because Schiller is not ot the same political persuasion" of lhe state board The superintendent had a reputation of being a moderate. She said three people on lhe state board. Dottie Beardmore. Kathy Strouse and Barbara Roberts Mason all vote as a bloc for liberal and moderate causes while lhe rest are "hard-line conservatives." She also said she's troubled by the state changing mandatory core curriculum to model core curriculum, another way for charter schools not to have to meet the same standards as public schools. However, she said she agrees with recent legal ruling that hold teachers' strikes to be illegal and teachers liable for fines for each day of school they miss. "1 think the teacher has a responsibility to be in the classroom, not on the picket line," she commented. She said she’s not sure about Proposal A. passed by voters in 1994. because "It's so new. we don't know the ins and outs yet* But she added, Tm happy with the UfNVM.. lakdira/8|ni4Niwr) j Kiwanis, Rotary collect 100 pints The Hastings Kiwanis and Rotary clubs combined efforts last week to col­ lect 100 pints of blood and meet the goal act by the Barry County chapter ot the American Red Cross. The final tabulations are not in yet. however, for who won the competition between the two local service The presentation of the annual trophy will be made Sept. 13 al lhe two group's annual combined meeting and golf scramble at the Hastings Country Club. Secretary of State office is closing lhe Michigan Department of Slate has announced the temporary closing of the Secretary of State branch office at 305 W. Mill St. because of physical plant problems The Hastings office will reopen at a temporary location as soon as ar­ rangements are finalized While the local office is cioaed. customers with routine transactions such as vehicle and watercraft renewals, are reminded they can do so by mail or fax. Customers who need to visit a branch office io transact business tn person are encouraged to use the locations at 3643 28th St. SE in Grand Rapids; II N. Steele St.. Ionia; Suite E. 1791 W. Col­ umbia Ave. Battle Creek; or 114 West Main Mall. Kalamazoo. These branch offices are open every weekday except Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, except in Kalamazoo, which is 9 to 5. City Bank wins ‘Blue Ribbon’ Venbanc Inc. has awarded Hastings City Bank withs a “Blue Ribbon" for its financial performance for the fourth quarter of 1994. In all of its criteria and indicators. Hastings City Bank far outpaced the re­ quired numbers Veribanc. in a written statements, said. "Hastings City Bank continues to enjoy an outstanding rating on its Com­ munity Investment Act performance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Cor­ poration for its ability to identify and meet the credit needs of the public ‘"Outstanding* represents the highest degree of recognition accorded by federal regulators for successfully mak­ ing banking services available to everyone within a bank s service area." The bank, founded tn 1886. has six of­ fices in communities in Barry. Eaton. Kent and Allegan counties (property) tax cut Leipprandl noted that some ideas for education come and go. For example. PublicAct 23. which required schools lo meet certain guidelines and maintain an improvement process is hardly heard from any more, but It was the rage two years ago. "We're doing things lo try to improve education daily." she said. "To suddenly say this system isn't working, we need to lake a look at It." Leipprandl called vouchers, school of choice and charter schools "dangerous trends" because private schools have selective enrollments while lhe public lakes in everybody. Private and religious schools do not have lo educate ' troublemakers." or handicapped or disadvantaged students. Public schools have accept them. Furthermore, she said. "Anyone could open a charier school. The curriculum could focus on just one thing with selected students to make the private schools look good." She outlined her specific objections to charter schools: • There is no provision for liability. • Building and safety codes don't have to be met. • There is no requirement to have certified and qualified teachers. • There is nothing to keep such a school from segregating students, which leads to an elitist society. • There is no provision for lhe safe transportation of lhe children • There is lack of accountability — There Is lhe chance that lhe David Koresbes of the world could form their own schools.' she said. These charter schools would be granted 35.500 per student in public funding, which Is still more than many public schools that have existed for more than 100 years Leipprandl said one thing lhe anti-public education crowd likes lo do these days is identify it as "government schools." "If you warn a bad connotation these days, just call them that." she said. She said the goals for public education today are to leach children "to become solid citizens with high ideals, hard-working kids with good habits, and core values." Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Thomas Mohler asked her how she felt about the recent Michigan Supreme Court decision, insisting that lhe school employee retirement fund, which was raided in 1991. lo be replenished. The result has been that many schools may not receive their September state aid payments. Mohler contended that "If Engler doesn't fix this, people will say that Proposal A was a failure." "That may force a Kalkaska-type situation." she answered, referring to a school district that two years ago closed its doors before the end of the academic year because it ran out of money. "They (stale officials) robbed Peter to pay Paul (by raiding the retirement fund)." Mohler added that lhe recent law requiring expulsion for students who bring weapons for schools may not be "the right answer in all cases." He asked if the Michigan Association of School Boards ttevors some kind of Riernaitw punishment " that it does, audience disagreed itlon on teachers' She asked. "What other recourse do teachers have" If school boards do not bargain in good faith? "We have a governor who doesn't give the teachers the respect they deserve, the people on the lines, lhe people facing our social problems every day." she added. Leipprandl answered. "I was in the classroom for 22 yean, so I know what it means to be a teacher and a school board member." Leipprandl. who began her career as a teacher, has been a member of the MASB for 20 yean and lhe Elkton- PI geon-Bayport Board of Education for about the same amount of time. Cart Mcllvain, president of the Michigan Farmers Union, said one of the biggest underlying contributions lo social problems Is that the US. for the last 15 yean has exported loo many jobs and created lowpaying jobs, forcing mothers to join fathers in lhe work force to make ends meet, but at the same time causing problems for their children because they’re not at home as often as needed. The troubled children then bring their problems to the schools. To sum up her presentation, Leipprandl said about education, "It is a community effort. It takes the cooperation of many people," Congressman Smith recom entitlement changes to cut by David T. Y<mng Editor Congressman Nick Smith says the most important thing the federal government can do right now is get a handle on entitlement pvturgm wd budget Mfldt But be fears RgMMcans and Democrats I ack lhe win lo mtfreit happen. < Smith, iho rfprfcenis Baltiriore. Maple Grove, Johnstown std Assyria townships in the Seventh Congressional District, was In Hastings Monday afternoon to talk up the ef­ fort of serious budget deficit reduction. "Politicians have found It to their advan­ tage lo expand programs." be said, "and gov­ ernment funding often is for people who need help.' Furthermore, be said. Republicans lost a public relations battle when they were painted as heartless in changing the school nutrition programs. They were portrayed as taking food from the children's mouths. Smith said lhe biggest challenges ahead are in Social Security and Medicare, the two largest spending items in lhe federal budget. He said that it's no secret that Medicare four years ago started lo go broke, taking in less money than it spends beginning next year. That wool be felt immediately because lhe fund has a reserve. . But Medicare's fund, at 37.875 trillion, and Social Security, at 34.874 trillion, two of the largest portions of U S. debt and lia­ bilities. The national debt, meanwhile stands at 34.9 trillion. With total 1995 revenues pegged at 31.35 trillion, it isn't hard to figure the federal government is spending far more than it takes in. Smith said he has been on national televi­ sion talk shows lo identify lhe problem and offer solutions. And his solutions are somewhat similar to that of the Concord Coalition, headed by former Senators Warren Rudman and Paul Tsoogas. Strath said he believes that reducing the two biggest entitlements will go a long way in serious budget deficit reduction, but they must be done in a way not to hurt senior cit­ izens who continue to need help. nick omKn, snown ner© speaking at a local event last March, stopped in Hastings Monday afternoon io chat about the deficit and entitlement programs. . He introduced a bill that calls for • Increasing the retirement age. • Changing the way Social Security bene­ fits are calculated, indexing them to inflation rather than wages. • Taking alcohol and tobacco products out of the market basket used to determine lhe Consumer Price Index, which determines in­ creases for Social Security payments. • Creating means testing for those who with their employers have gotten back every­ thing they've put in from their working days, plus interest, and make at least $50,000 annually in reportable income. He suggests they receive reduced benefits. He also advocates those who have gotten back everything they put in and make at least $75,000 a year getting no further Social Se- Counties in 38 states want prayer in school reinstated The grass-roots movement to reinstate prayer in public schools is growing, lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners has learned. Last month, the Barry County Board joined lhe movement by adopting a resolu­ tion supporting voluntary prayer in public schools. At that time, six other counties in Michigan and 190 counties tn 27 states al­ ready had passed similar resolutions. Now there arc at least 374 counties from 38 states outside Texas that have passed school prayer resolutions. In Texas, where the nationwide movement was started by Denton County Commis­ sioner Scolt Armey, 167 counties arc sup­ porting lhe return of prayer to public schools. "...The issue of school prayer has become a major topic in Washington D.C. among our U.S. representatives." Armey said in a letter lo the County Board. "The U.S. House Judiciary Committee. Sub-committee on the Constitution, has recently begun holding public hearings throughout the nation on the issue in an effort to gain public opinion and input. And U.S. House Speaker Newt Gin­ grich has promised to hold a vote on the is­ sue during this session of Congress.” he said. "The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers believes that rein it it ut ion of voluntary prayer in the public schools will move this nation toward those religious ideals and be­ liefs upon which this nation was founded." said the local board's resolution, which passed by a 6-2 vote. Other Michigan counties that have gone on record in support of returning voluntary prayer in public schools are Allegan. Alpena. Bay. Clare. Dickinson. Ionia. Jack­ son. Lake. Missaukee. Montcalm. Gxcoda. IVesque Isle. Sanilac and St. Joseph. curity benefits. Smith said he's worried that Ms proposal will arouse unfounded fears from the elderty. He stressed that his plan would only reduce or eliminate benefits for those who have al­ ready gotten back what they paid in and stlU make at least 350,000 a year "Senior citizens must realize that lhe Mg. changes in entitlements are for the new peo­ ple coming in," he said. "And people under 45 must realize that with all they're pulling In. they're not going to get much back (when they retire)." Smith noted that in 1947, there were 45 workers for every retiree. Today the redo is 3 1/2 workers to one retiree and the figure isn't expected to improve because medical care gets better and the largest generation, the baby boomers, woo l retire until early la the 21 st century. Smith also said be is willing to forego popular tax cuts if it would mean balancing the budget within five years. The congressman said one-fifth of gov­ ernment spending now goes to the interest on the debt. and the average American work­ ing person will pay 3180.000 In taxes Just to pay off his or her share of interest on lhe debt He pointed out that the federal government borrowed 42 percent of all money lent this year. He added that Alan Greenspan of the Federal Reserve Board has said that if lhe government quit borrowing, interest rises would dip by perhaps as much as 2 percent which in turn would stimulate lhe economy. The health of the U.S. economy. Smith said, would be improved vastly if govern­ ment cut spending, seriously reduced lhe deficit and help businesses invest more in equipment and their employees. He introduced a bill to allow businesses to claim deductions on most equipment and machinery they buy. which ultimately, be contends, would lower the cost of the prod­ uct. The U5. invests less per worker than the other industrialized nations," he said, also noting America is last in savings per capita. "We need to encourage capital investment and savings." There are several ways to attack the deficit One is to increase taxes, another is monetize the debt by printing more money and the third, what he called the best solution. Is cut spending. He said 42 percent of what an employee earns goes to sure and federal taxes. "If it goes higher, we will discourage earn­ ing or reporting earnings." he said. Monetizing the debt would cause inflation to double. Smith contended, and it would hurt people on fixed incomes or those with savings. Smith said the biggest factor that has slowed down an economic boom is the Fed's overreaction lo fears of inflation by raising interest rates twice. About the current economy, he said. "We need to put the most efficient tools in lhe hands of lhe American worker to increase productivity. We have to produce a quality product al a competitive price." Meanwhile, he said. "Government needs IO get lean and mean." Smith, a Republican from Addison, near Jackson, was first elected to Congress in 1992. He was one of the members of the House who signed lhe GOPs "Contract with America" before the 1994 election. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 10, 1995 — Page 3 Annual Founders Weekend is Friday and Saturday in Delton The 22nd annual Delton Founder* Week­ end is Friday and Saturday and promises lo be filled with a variety of fun and entertain­ ment. Perhaps the biggest change this year is the change in location for many of the festivi­ ties. The art show and many of lhe other activi­ ties will be held at the Delton Kellogg Mid­ dle School instead of the elementary this year. Ans and crafts show chairman and Founders Weekend Vice President Bill Asakevich said the move was made because of construction at the elementary school building. He said the move may have been a good one. Some of lhe craft booths will be in­ doors this year, though the emphasis will be on an outdoor event. Booths were ixm able to line the halls of the elementary school in the past, because of the narrowness of hallways. Asake vicn saxi With the new location, the arts and crafts show will be prepared for any rain, like the one that drowned the Saturday festivities last year. The booths will be able to move inside the middle school if rains develop. Asake­ vich said. While it did rain last year, he said the art show was not adversely affected. "Those who stuck it out did pretty good that afternoon." he said. Aside from the change, lhe an show will remain similar to last year, he said. So far, 70 artisans have signed up for booths at the show, and applications are still being ac­ cepted. The 1 p.m. Saturday parade has some new elements tins year as well. It will be travel­ ing a new route, beginning at lhe high school drive east onto Delton Road, then south on M-43 to its end at Mill Street. Lineup and registration for the parade begins at ikxmj Saturday. Founders Weekend audiences also will be provided with entertainment, both profes­ sional and amateur. A talent show will be held Friday at 6:30 p.m., and the winners will perform Saturday. Winners in tne ju­ niors category will perform at noon Satur­ day, and the senior winner will take the stage at 3:30. Talent show organizer Lin Hough said people can still enter to get into the show. The event Is open to any kind of talent, though Hough said the organizers tend to discourage bands due to the set-up time in­ volved. The talent show is open to everyone, in­ cluding those who live outside of Delton. Hough said last year people from Wisconsin and Minnesota, who were visiting relatives, competed in lhe show, and an act front Min­ nesota won lhe contest Anyone wishing to enter the talent show can call 623-2020, extension 5 or extension 2, to register. At 7 p.m., during intermission of the tal­ ent show Friday, the weekend's grand mar­ shals, Ken and Esther Kahler, will be hon­ ored. The couple have been lifelong residents of the Delton area, and Ken Kahler is a past president of the Bernard Historical Society. For the professional music, the Delton Sweet Adelines will sing at 11 a.m. in the Middle School gym Saturday and lhe Wolverine Harmonica Club also will per­ form at 11 a.m. and during the parade and at the tractor and engine pull. Saturday at 7 p.m.. there will be a gospel concert at the Faith United Methodist Church, featuring Pats in Praise and Buddy Houghtaling. Pats in Praise is comprised of singers Pat Williams. Patti Cline and Pat Harrington. Houghtaling, a Battle Creek dentist recover­ ing from a serious illness, is also a singer, songwriter and pianist. He has released nu­ merous albums. The Faith United Methodist Church is lo­ cated on the comer of M-43 and Bush Street in Delton. Pals in Praise also will perform at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, folio red by the junior divi­ sion talent show wi.iners at 12 noon. The senior division talent show winners will per­ form at 3:30 p.m. Friday evening’s festivities will end with a bang, as I-as Vegas Night will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight, Vegas-style gambling will offer cash prizes, and proceeds will go toward the building fund. A fashion show will be held 3 p.m. Fri­ day. Participants in the Miss Delton pro­ gram, as well as other area residents, will model clothes from local stores. Founders Weekend Second Vice President Cindy Pearce said the fashion show, like many other activities, will be held in the Middle School gym this year. It is the fourth year for the fashion show, and every year the show draws large crowds. The models will preview clothes from three area stores: The Sea Shanty in Gun Lake. Fashion Bug in Hastings, and Mid latkes Screenprinting and Activewear in Del­ ton. Pearce said the models pick out their own clothes, and a representative from the store will bring the outfits to Delton lhe day of the show. The fashions models range from swimwear to the latest fall fashions, in men s, women's, children s and plus sizes, said Pearce. Friday's events include the arts and crafts fair from noon to 8 p.m., bingo from 11 im. to 6 pjn.. karaoke from 5 to 9 p.m.. the bench press lift-a-tbon from 5 to 7 p.m.. and Esther Kahler, pictured by their garden, are being honored for their 9?"**n*y ™y ** “ ,h* 1995 9rand marshals of Founders Weekend in Delton Little Italy Night (a spaghetti dinner with other Italian dishes and garlic bread for a freewill offering) at Faith United Methodist Church on M-43 in Delton: and horseshoe pitching qualifying time for the tournament from 6 to 8:30 p.m. behind lhe Delton Hre Station. On Saturday, other events include a pan­ cake breakfast from 6 to 10 a.m.. a horse­ shoe pitching tournament ar 8 am, arts and crafts fair from 9 am. to 5 p.m., 3 on 3 basketball tournament, pony rides from 10 am. to 5 p.m.. antique tractor and engine display from 10 am. to 5 p m., bingo lent Nashville mourns death of Police Chief Koetje by Ctedy J. Smith Staff Writer Nashville Acting Police Chief Sgt Gene Koetje died early Saturday at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Koetje was not only active in the local police department, where be had served as acting chief for the past 16 years, but also was a member of the local Lions Club and was an elder in the Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church, where be had been a member since moving into the area. Koetje was a member of the Michigan Association of Police Officers, and had served the community as sexton for the Lakeview Cemetery for several years. Many said they will remember Koetje for his many acts of bravery while on the force. They said be prided himself in keeping Nashville a safe place to live, and to him there was no "off duty time." "Gene will be deeply missed in Barry County, said Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley. "He was a common sense type of officer, whose advice was always right on the mark. "He was also willing to put his life on the line. "Gene was also a father-type figure to me." Crowley added. "He helped to break me in as assistant prosecutor. I think the turning point in my career here in the prosecutors office was earning Gene's raped" Koetjes wife. Joyce, said. "Many times. Gene would get up at 3 a.m. and ride his bike around town, just to keep an eye on things." She added that he received phone calls at aU hours of the day and night, and he would always stop to cake care of things. "Officer Koetje would always give us a hand at the (Barry County) Sheriffs De­ partment. He was very dedicated to law enforcement and was a personal friend of many of us here at the department." said Sgt. Robert Abendrot h. "We could call Gene at 3 a.m.. even if something minor were to come up. and he would get out of bed to take care of the problem." said Dave Oakland, a detective with lhe sheriffs department His devotion to the community kept the crime rate down in Nashville, and made everyone fed "comfortable." "Gene mace Nashville a safe place to live. Appeals Court ruling paves way for 3-county drain project be always did his job well." said Richard Genther. director of the local funeral home. "No matter bow busy Gene was, be al ways took time to stop to talk." Koetje was hailed by fellow police officers in Nashville as well. At the time of bis death, his department included Doug Bagwell. James Falk. Sam "Skip" Powell and Mike Norton, who all said they will miss him. "There are many things I can say about Sgt. Koetje, but I am sure that the same thoughts are going through the minds of c.vyone who really knew him," said Pauell “Hii most significant quality was his loyalty and dedication to the community and his career." Powell added. "The Village of Nashville and the law enforcement community has suf­ fered a great loss with bis departure. Law enforcement agencies from all around will share in the loss of a friend and officer." Members of Koetje s force said they always were comfortable in calling him for assistance when he was off duty. "Fve only known Gene since February, but I feel like I have known him all of my life." said Bagwell, who is new to the force. "He was very kind and very dedicated, and always wanted to be on call* for assistance when off duty. He would get out of bed in the middle of the night to assist another officer." Koetje leaves behind his wife, Joyce; sons Pete and Bill and daughter-in-law Tanya: daughter Kris (Koetje) and husband John VanLaan; five grandchildren. Josiah. Kerri. Jinny, John and Devin. Family members recall many special times, including trips up north to the family's cabin, where "Dad" taught the kids how to swim and took the boys fishing and bunting. "Dad loved io rabbit hunt. I think some of our best times were those hunting trips' said son Bill. Daughter Kris VanLaan said. "Even though Dad was rather stern on the outside deep down his was a tender-hearted man. He absolutely loved being a grandpa and spent a lot of time with his grandkids. He had some old golf clubs that he cut down to kiddie size so his grandkids could golf with him. "Making decisions as a policeman and a person was never difficult for my dad be­ cause he always did lhe right thing." she said. "He was raised in a Christian atmo- from 11 am. to 5 pan., children's carnival games from 11 am. to 5 p.m.. king ball bluing competitions from 11 am. lo 3 p.m.. Gull Creek Cloggers at 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.. tours of the Bernard Historical Museum and an art show there by 4-Hers from 1 to 5 p.m. songs by Mary and Sammie Taylor al 2 pm.. song, by Denny My­ ers at 2:30 p.m. music by the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society from 2 to 5 p.m.. a dance performance by Miss Delton (Heidi Walker) at 3 p.m. For more information, call the Delton Founder Weekend hotline ■ (616) 623-2020. The Third District Court of Appeals has overturned a decision by Barry County Cir­ cuit Judge Richard Shuster that paves lhe way for work on the Collier-Mud Creek Drain to begin. Appeals Court Judges Henry William Saad. Richard Allen Griffin and Harvey F. Tennen ruled late last month overruled Shuster's decision on three counts. Shuster a year and a half ago ruled against the Barry-Eaton-Ionia Intercounty Drain Board's determination that cleaning, widening and straightening the drain was Sunfield Township originally petitioned the three-county Drain Board to have the work done, claiming that drains in their area were public health hazards, causing water to cover roads and bridge- xtd making travel by school buses dangerous. The Intercounty Drain Board ruled 2-1 that the drain work, which would affect property owners in Barry. Eaton and Ionia counties, should be done. Eaton County Drain Commissioner Dale Benjamin and Ionia Drain Commissioner John Bush voted in favor of the project, while Barry Drain Commissioner Bob Shaffer voted "no." Shaffer had contended that a regular cleanout would be sufficient, that the proposed project was too expansive and that it was disproportionately expensive for Barry County residents. It was estimated that it would cost $246,350 for road and bridge crossings to be changed in Barry County alone. When the Drain Board met, a figure for apportioning costs couldn't be agreed on. Shaffer wouldn't accept as much as 20 percent of the project, but the other two counties didn't like a suggestion that Barry County's share be 5 percent. I sphere and be lived his life according to those principles." HU wife added that be was always a very faithful member of lhe church, rarely mUaing a Sunday. Not everyone remember! Koetje as a police officer. After he graduated from Northern Michigan and served in lhe Navy, he worked In the Caledonia area for several yean as a barber. According to family members, style of the early 1970s (longer hair) were not to Gene's liking. He kept his barber's license throughout the years, and according to son BUI. stiU gave a great crew cut! His wort as a security guard at the Kent County Airport prompted him to begin training for a job as a police officer. He moved his family to Nashville in 1972 after beginning employment on the force. His dedication to the police force and to the com­ munity led him to become chief of police in 1979. "Gene has been a close personal friend to me." said Dave Mace, owner of Mace Phar­ macy In Nashville. *1 came to Nashville from lhe Caledonia area 16 years ago and fell like 1 alre^ly knew him. He always look lime to get to know everyone In town." Nashville council will be forced to fill a vacancy in the police department, but as Mace put it. 'It will be impossible to replace Gene Koetje." Services were Wednesday. Aug. 10. al the Nashville Baptist Church. Arrangements were handled by the Maple Valley Chapel of the Genther Funeral Home in NaJiville. Cost of the entire project has been estimated at about SI million. Most of that price tag. perhaps as much as 75 percent, would be absorbed by property owners along the drain. Barry County sued the Drain Board and the matter went before Shuster, who ruled the board lacked jurisdiction to hold a hearing on the necessity of the drainage work, that the board's decision on necessity was not supported by competent, material and substantial evidence and apportioned expenses. The Appeals Court ruled that Shuster erred on all three decision. On the first count, the judges said. "The proceeding is of the class that the Drain Board is authorized lo decide and the petition submitted (by Sunfield Township) is written in comfonnity with the statute. Accordingly, we cooclixle that the Drain 2oard acquired subject-matter jurisdiction. The lower court erred in ruling otherwise.' “Because offlooding, school buses often have to engage in tight maneuvering on narrow" ' roads, thereby endangering the safety of their children passengers. Further, theflooding also interferes with the electric and telephone service to some households and is also a problem for some farmers in the area." -Court of Appeals On lhe second count, the Appeals Court ruled that "Because of flooding, school buses often have to engage in tight maneuvering on narrow roads, thereby endangering lhe safety of their children passengers. Further, the flooding also Interferes with lhe electric and telephone service to some households and is also a problem for some farmers in lhe area. Under these circumstances, the circuit coon erred in reversing the drain board." On the third count, judges agreed with lhe defendants’ contention that, 'the trial court erred in apportioning expenses incurred in connection with lhe proposed project.' saying it was without authority to do so. The ruling Is not something Barry County wanted, particularly Woodland Township and its supervisor, Douglas MacKenzie, who have fought lhe project for a long time. In light of the court decision, the Intercounty Drain Board will meet with the ILS. Department of Agriculture to try to determine apportionment of expenses. Then bids will be considered for construction on the drain project BISD spearheads ‘School to Work’ education improvement by Jcae Gallup Suff Writer Talking about reform in education to bet­ ter prepare students for the work world is not enough, and waiting for state or federal gov­ ernments to achieve results won't do it ei­ ther. Thai's the opinion of nationally reknowned educator Willard Daggett, and Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Tom Mohler agrees with him. One important way to prepare today's stu­ dents for the world of work, either out of school or after college, is an effort called the "School to Work" program With increasing pressure to compete in a global economy, and to be more productive, it is critical that education provide students with vocational skills that only can be learned in business and industry. Mohler said. Math, science and language arts skills needed for entry-level jobs are higher and dif­ ferent than those needed when going to coI­ ler "We need to work on why our kids on an international level. . why they arc not faring as well as others. In some areas, we are sur­ passing them, in others, not." he said. Mohler estimated that of the many gradu­ ates who plan to go to college or do enter college, as many as half of them, "end up not getting degrees. "What happens to them?" he asked. "We need to look at tnem and youngsters who do not plan to go to college." The "School to Work" program is a col­ laborative partnership between lhe Michigan Jobs Commission, the Michigan Depart­ ment of Education and local clearing houses, which will have $49 million in federal grant funds over five years to build a system that uses current promising programs such as Tech Prep. Career Academics. Cooperative Education. School to Apprenticeship. Work Study, Business-Education Compacts and Charter Schools, and Community based Employment and Training Programs (JTPA). Mohler said. In Barry county the BISD is serving as the clearing house. Representatives of the BISD already are working, making contacts and critical links with business. Mohler said. Since a proposed college campus in Barry County being sponsored by Kellogg Com­ munity College will not teach vocational/technical education, a group interested in combining business and industry with lo­ cal education was developed. "We pulled together a task force of repre­ sentatives of educational facilities with county. Hastings Area School System, Del­ ton Kellogg Schools. Slate Technical Insti­ tute and Rehabilitation Center (STIRC), as well as several businesses, industries and chamber of commerce representatives," Mohler said. Members of the task force are Mohler. Delton Schools Superintendent Dean Mc­ Beth. Director of Educational Services of Hastings Schools Jody Shelton. Kellogg Community College Vice President Edward Herring. STIRC Administrator Robert Lenaway, Hastings businessman Dave Solmes. Human Resource* Director of the Viking Corporation Mary Campbell and Hastings Area Chamber o( Commerce Exec­ utive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum "We are presently listing all available vo­ cational or technical resources in Barry County, and establishing a pilot project with Barry County manufacturers to provide 1996 graduates with assurances of well paying jobs in the manufacturing sector," be said. They arc working out entry requirements of the programs, such as employability skills, work habits, and the lime commit­ ment needed from the graduates who will take pan in the program, he said. Flexfab Horizons International and the Viking Corporation are already in the pro­ gram. and E.W. Bliss Company. Vialech and listings Manufacturing are expected to become part of the program later. Mohler said. The idea is a pilot program of 20 to 25 kids and they hope to expand to service many other sectors. Good work habits and skills also would be gained by students who arc going on to college, he explained. The local schools arc supporting the idea through staff time, with one of the ways a summer internship program between schools and area businesses. Several area schools are taking pan in the summer work experience programs, which is pan of a larger effort coordinated by the Cal­ houn Intermediate School District on behalf of Barry. Calhoun and Branch County school systems. The training of teachers is intended to help the them better prepare graduates for the emerging .weds of business and industry. Teachers can see a direct impact of their summer work on what they teach in the classroom. For example, Hastings science teacher Jillana Withey is working at Nippondenso Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. in Kalamazoo, involved in chemical testing of materials now being used, raw materials and assisting with data collection and analysis. Despite a lot of criticism lately, the out­ look for American education certainly is not bleak. Mohler noted, using figures from a Daggett article. "Daggett cites the fact that 47 states have raised graduation requirements since 1983. 47 state have added national tests to slate tests, and all 50 states have asked the schools for a broader social agenda. And. in every state, lhe dropout rates have fallen. "The "Class of 1994" is the best educated in the world." he said, quoting Daggett. �Pegs 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 10, 1995 FINANCIAL Viewpoint: CatnHt&'tia'uf. fyuMH wi editMial ita^ IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDS FUTURE U.S SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN fumhhed Oy . Mork D. Chriatensen of Edward D. Jones Smart investing is not a gamble A message to our readers: The Banner last week published a special section showing winners in different animal classes and other photos of the Barry County Fair. There were 115 photos published in all. not counting pictures that had been printed in earlier editions of the Reminder and Banner. There are very few newspapers we've ever seen that go to such lengths to publicize fair winners, but we’re glad to give these kids as much recognition as we can. We applaud the efforts of all 4-H members, but not all winners' pictures were published. Some were omitted simply because we didn't know about tlcm. Others were left out because there just wasn't enough space. We are sorry that we can't possibly have every winner's photo published t ecause of a lack of time and space. It was a difficult, time-consuming and < ostly task just to get in the number we did. It also must be noted that the vast majority of photos we do publish are the esult of working with the 4-H program Open class winners often are not included. Therefore, we also apologize to those who have asked us to print photos of people who were missed, simply because it opens the door to many other such photos, which we probably cannot handle in a just and timely manner. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Some people enjoy gambling They may play the lottery or play the hones, dreaming at "hitting the big one." Some people think investing is a gamble. They like to "play the market." However, smart investing it not a gamble. The phrase "playtag the market" creates the illusion of a giant Wall-Street casino where betters meet lo gamble on the economy — a New York lottery that individuals can play through their local broken. In reality, the Mock market b none of this, h's a highly A review of the market', historical perfor­ mance show, that, even through bad time,, it firat 94 yean of thb century, for example, the Mock market had 50 declines of 10 percent or more, including 15 declines of 25 percent or more. In other words, the market dropped 10 declines, however, the nock market aa a whole has rewarded investors with an average But. as you know, average, don't always app­ ly to individual investments. So how do you improve your averages? The beat way b to be Letters The stock market is not designed for instant financial gratification. Successful money Why not try profit-making schools? 7b Tie .Editor; la Mr. Ltppwt'x article regxnimg "tat buutoew people ran the schools, kt teachers touch. nd kt pxrentk do their tote," Im newer may be "for-profit schoob" that is presently being tested ta Sherman. Texas; Wictatt, Kmmm; Mount Ckmem. Mich (Manta Luther King Jr. Academy); and Boatoe Charter acbool. The Bdiaao Company markets its arts and technology roe schools Ar signed and manage­ scot piao fry districts VyA'in^ to im* prove acadeenic achievement without speading more tax dollars. The cost dry ate using b between $4,500 so $4,800 per student. The sun gives Heatings I believe spproxinwtrly SS,TOO per student The key features for this for-profit school is a longer school year (206 days for school vs. be present 110 days) and longer school days (1 hoars vs. 6 hours we presently have), in­ To lhe letter tn last week's Banner from Bob Dy-wer of Nashville. we say “shame, shame on you, " and to put in Rush Lim­ baugh's words. "M’s another whining liberal'’ For God is neither Republican or Democrat. He is for truth, values, human prayer in school, the way it ought lo be Perhaps you’d prefer the bad manners and profanity so prevalent, maybe a gun or drugs far eadiemeat. Evidently Mr. Dywer hasn’t realized there are two types of Christians, alive or dead. The ones who ure alive are trying to nuke our community, the state. America and the world a better place. Putting their efforts down only makes him look below standard. Americans are being divided and duped all right, by the liberal ideas and agenda put forth by the biased socialism of the media. decided she warned to invert in it. The woman bought 200 shares of Wai-Man that day. and since then, lhe Mock has doubled at least once and proven to be a very profitable investment. Investing in the slock market is not just a roll of rhe dice, nor does it promise instant wealth. People who approach investing as a game end up losing. But. for those who prac­ tice patience, do their homework and buy good-quality companies, lhe Hock market has historically been generous. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. CIOM Change AT&T 511a —'h Ameritech 48*/i ♦ 1'fo Anheuser-Busch 551, + 'h Chrysler 50»/i + 2*1, CMS Energy 25 + 'l, Coca Cola 66 -'I, Dow Chemical 75*/. + ’l, Exxon 70’/, -VI, Family Dollar ir/z —*h Ford 28’/, + ’l, General Motors 48’/, —'h TCF Financial 51’/, + ’/• Hastings Mfg. 18’/s + *l, IBM 109s/, JCPenney 47>/t Johnson & Johnson 70'h -'h Kinart 16 + ’/s Kellogg Company 70'/. —1’/« McDonald’s 39 + 'h 32*l< cluding extensive staff training and develop­ ment along wsh new technologies, including a network computer for every student to lake home. Japan and Germany are already doing this scheduk. AH tin is don to rake academic achievement. We could do then two hems without tacreased costs, sa the teachers ate all salaried and hi bninsowhea the employee basked io put in extra hours they certataly do not get ex­ tra pay because their satasy b baaed on work­ ing the whole year, the same aa for the teachers. They may nrmptain, but the board more while he owned them. This took years. Lynch said. “!t chased booed on research, which b not dif- n0< ' would dunk this b something that our superimendent aad the school board should be aaaiynag these option as a puaafote sohaion for now and the future of school system to Hastings, thus saving us team $600 to $1,000 per student. Theodore F. Buataace Hastings To “whining liberal:” Right is right tone Editor: YOUR PRESENT Yes, we’re conservative, not radical, rather mainstream Americans. We are right, right and right again (to quote Rush). Don and Joyce Kelly Hastings Something for teens needed In Hastings 7b The Editor: Did we really need the new urea light,? I'm are die wooden poka if rotten, could have been replaced much cheaper. Where H all the money coming from? Why cant we have tome kind of recreation far the teenager, if we have Iota of money to mend? Pteaac help them, they need aomethtag io do. Don't you agree? WaneuLeffei Haatinga can pay off. On Oct. 19. I9C7. the day of lhe brgest dollar decline on the New York Stock Exchange, a woman had $5,000 to invest. She had done a link homework on a particular Letters Editor, continued \____ 4_____ 7-________ ;____ / for Hastings Hotel? 7b The Editor: Regsrdtag the taker from Jeff and Cindy blind-sided," where were they when voices were needed to save the historic Hastings Hotel? Kenneth L. Hamp Hastings Southeast Mich. Gas 19 Spartan Motors VI, Upjohn 37*1, Gold 385.05 Silver 5.29 Dow Jones 4693.32 Volume 305,000,000 + *h —'I, For a recorded message of current rate information, call 1-800-4USBOND a 1-800-487-2663 Write us a Letter! 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The action rewhed from a portable sign located in front of her business al 115 Reed St. Sloeru told Village Council members July 27 that in spite of two letter* and personal contact with Koo*, the sign remains in front of her business, which is a violation ot zoning ordinance* that prohibit signs portable in nature. 'She is allowed to have a sign attached to the building, but not a portable sign" said Sloeru "Beside* that, lhe sign is loo close to the street and loo large.* Despite the decision, several council members questioned lhe need to spend taxpayers’ money to resolve that type of issue. *Wc don't have any extra dollars right now." said Village President Carroll Wolff. 'Having an attorney at this hearing will be expensive. 1 thing we should try io settle this locally * Wolff mentioned tha* the council must watch village finances and that recent litiga­ tion over the transfer station lawsuit had depleted legal funds Other council members, particularly Sieve Corwin, also said they fell that the situation did not require legal action. 'Does a police officer write everybody he stops a ticket? I'm not saying that you (Sloeru) are right or wrong, but people of this community have pul us in this position to spend lheir money wisely, and 1 can't justify spending a lol of money to enforce zoning." Corwin said. Bui Bob Dwyer, chairman of lhe local Zoning Board of Appeals, had a much different opinion. "If you have a zoning ordinance and don't enforce it. you simply don't have an ordi­ nance." he said. "Enforcement becomes a joke. You owe it to the folks who live here to enforce our ordinances." Trustee Dennis Mapes, however, felt differently about the situation. "The Village Council approved her business there, I sympathize with her. and have difficulty with the council later coming back to force her to move the sign." Council previously had approved rezoning the property at 115 Reed St. after a request from Koos, when she was forced to move her business from a location on Main Street. Has policing local ordinances been expensive in other cases? According to acting Police Chief Sgt. Gene Koetje it has. "We had a real noise problem at one lime," Koetje said, "and were represented in court by our attorney. Jeff Sluggett. who did a good job. However, we lost the case and it cost us a kH of money." Koetje added that the village would be forced to have legai counsel present if proceedings moved to court. Stoertz became angry at council's discussion about funds, and said she felt lhai her position as zoning administrator was difficult without their support. "I just made an (expletive deleted) out of myself by giving out this ticket." she in­ formed them. "I can assure you (lhe council) that I will not issue any marc!" What are council's options? According to Dwyer, the council can either back the ZB A and the zoning adminis­ trator or it can do away with the ZBA entirely and have the county handle zoning enforcement in Nashville. "Repeal your action on the ZBA and give it to lhe county." he suggested. "Under county zoning, the prosecutor can handle it." Jeff Beebe, a member of the audience and a where the violation was corrected before proceeding to court. According to Stoertz. several attempts are made to correct a violation prior to ticketing property owners. "I first visit the property and talk with lhe owner when I suspect a violation, then I write a letter asking the property owner to correct the situation" said Stoertz. "The lener gives the property owner adequate time to correct the situation, anywhere from 48 hours to 30 days, depending on the violation. A ticket is the last resort." How many other violations are there in the village, and arc they all being policed? When questions came up about the activities of lhe zoning administrator she replied. "I leave my home at 7 a.m to go to work and don't return until after 6 p.m. in the evening. I don't have time." She went on to ask council to approve another individual to pick up copies of minutes and other mail due to her schedule. Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s Christmas in July at Whispering Waters Those driving by Whispering Waters Saturday, July 29. were treated to an unusual sight. Twinkling Christmas lights glowed and reflected off tinsel, with garlands and bows decorating the tents and motor coaches at the campground. It was 'Christmas in July' again. This is one of the displays up for judging aa beet LEGAL NOTICE 363-74-1947. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your *• «6toto may bo barrod or af­ fected by feta hocrin® NOTICE: A Soaring wot hold on Aug. 4. 1995 at 100 p.m. in the probato courtroom Hastings. Michigan bo^xo Judge Richard H. Show on fee petition of Gary Rigier requesting Gary Bigler bo appointed independent pertonol ropreeontethre of Beatrice Bigler who lived at 508 Johnoon Street. Middleville M<ch«gan and who died June 13. 1995. end requoeting obo the will of the deceased dated March 14. 1984 bo admitted to probate. Geditort of the deceased ar notified that ail claims agomet the oetoto will bo forever barred unfew presented to tho (proposed) perwnal ropreeentotivo or to both tho probate court and tho (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice ta further given that the estate wilt then bo assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. Date Aug 7. 1995 Kevin K. Chapmen (F43379) 3841 Byron Rood Hudsonville. Ml 49426 896-7722 Gary Bigler 973 Crystal Jenison Mi 49428 (616)457-0341 (8/10) former council member, had other plans to clean up lhe village. "There is currently no strategic plan for attacking problems in Nashville or to target certain violations and clean up the village piece by piece." he said. "Council, in my opinion, should sit down and target violations and decide which ones to spend money on." He added that type of plan would give the zoning administrator a "clearly defined" job and the council members would feel that they had more control of their funds. Corwin agreed with Beebe's suggestion. "We need to prioritize the situation here in the village. We can't just plaster the town with tickets" he said Has Stoertz "plastered" Nashville with tickets for violations since her appointment as zoning administrator? There have been only two tickets issued by Stoertz. the first to the Baptist Church. Red and green Chriatmas colors were seen everywhere at Whispering Waters second annual 'Christmas in July* celebration. This 'eft* Stanley Wilkins, shows his 'reindog' Bingo, who sports 'authentic* reindoer ears. Here comes Santel Here comes Santel Santa pulled ip by the swimming pool, toured the campground with a trailer load ot children and adults, and later handed out Christmas gifts to the children. Santa looks a lot like Bud Drayton, doesn't he? Reserve your booth today for the: Family Health Care Services COMMERCIAL FOREST ACT HEARING DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOREST MANAGEMENT DIVISION STATE OF MICHIGAN 110 W. Center Street, Hastings Court* I 2nd ANNUAL MAPLE VALLEY | COMMUNITY EDUCATION 11995 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show (616)945-9516 Ca//for«n appointment | B Date: Saturday. October 28. 1995 Time: 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. W Location: Cafeteria and Adjoining Halls P Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School 11090 Nashville Highway | Vermontville. 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Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 Advertisement for Bids 1996 11,000 lb. G.V.W. Truck City of Hastings Department of Public Services The City of Hostings is requesting bids for provision of a 1996 Truck for use by the Department of Public Services. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities within the bids. Bids shall be received at the office of the Hastings City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 1995 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly at the above address. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the bid package as follows: SEALED BID - 1996 DPS TRUCK. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 10, 1995 Director says JEDC has created over 250 jobs Since the Barry County/Uaxiings Joint Economic Development Commission uas organized in 1982. the agency has con­ tributed io the formation of more than 30 business in the manufacturing community and has assisted its clients in receiving more than $2 million in grant awards. More than 250 jobs have been created in the county through JEDC job training pro­ grams. said L Joseph Rahn. JEDCs execu­ tive director. Rahn and Henn Boucher, chairman of lhe JEDC board, presented JEDCs annual report Wednesday to the County Board of Com­ missioners. One of JEDCs “major activities is the operation of an industrial incubator to en­ courage and develop new industries and pro­ vide local manufacturing jobs." Rahn said lie is serving a third term as president of the Michigan Business Incubator Association and is a candidate for a seat on the National Business Incubation Association. Twelve tenants with more than 50 em­ ployees currently occupy the Hastings incu­ bator. which is located across from E.W. Bliss. . Two of the incubator tenants are planning to move to lhe proposed Hastings Industrial Park on 40 acres on Starr School Road. JEDC is working lo secure a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant for lhe project and a transportation grant for pavement and road improvements and private and local matching funds that total more than $1 million. Total job creation will be a minimum of 32. Two local manufacturers also arc interested in moving to the Industrial Park. Business counseling is also offered through JEDC and plans to have a new con­ tract with Kalamazoo College to support those efforts. The “counseling is offered to anyone interested in starting a business or current business owners in the community." Rahn said. "Clients arc assisted with the de­ velopment of a formal bust..ess plan, finan­ cial packaging and site selection." at the... Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES how: united methodint CHURCH, M-37 South it M-79. Lawrence Hubtey. -mtor. phone 945-3397 Church pho.* 945-4995 Kithy Cotint, choir director Sun dfa morning 9 30 a.m.. Morning Worship. 11:00 i n. Stmdiy School; 600 p.m.. Eveiung Worsiup. 7:15. Youth FcUowatup Nunery for all service* Prayer mnetmg. 700 pm Wednesday WKLCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3115 N Broadway. Haatmp. Ml 49058 Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Dertene Pitted. 945-3974 Worship Services Sunday. 900 am end 1100 a.m.; Sund»- School. 9 45 a.m 4H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8 00 p.m. Btbte Study. Wedaeadays, 5:13 p m at Detorts Gaspen. 101 Barber Rd Hastings Men's Breakfast will be meetmg the third Saasrday of each month until for Wer nodes Call Mr faephea Lewis • 945-5365 GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly called The Hawings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I aute east of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emenms. 94V9224 Sunday Ser­ vices; 9 45 a.m - Bfate Classes for ill ages. 1040 am. - Morning Worship 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with George and Barb Kimpte. 945-9116; 6 30 p.m - Bfote study far 10 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.. prayer and BMe study, sharing your forth Thursday, 7:30 pm Devotions and softball far lhe youth GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Aag. 13 - 8.00 and 10:00 a m. Holy Communion. Thursday. Aug. 10 — Softball eoura . 8:00 p.m AA. Fri­ day. Aag. II — Softball Town. Saturday. Aug. 12 - Softball. 8.00 NA. Tuesday. Aug. 15 - 700 Congregation Council. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St.. Hastings Pastor David Burges, 948-1190 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 am; Sunday Morning Worship II a m.; Sunday Evcnmg Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bfote Study 7 p m If interested m a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coan Grove Road Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School: Church Service 10:30. Mathtaoa Rd.. Iheiagi. MI49056) Recently. JEDC has helped two local manufacturers train existing and new hire employees in job skills. "Assessment services for Hastings Manu­ facturing and E.W. Bliss Co. were performed by JEDC staff. "As lime permits, lhe JEDC becomes in­ volved in coordinating projects and securing grants of general benefit to the community. Two such projects were an federal WAYLAND - Mrs. Rosann E. Corn, 87, of Wayland and formerly of Norway, passed away cm Sunday, August 6, 1995 at Sandy Creek Nursing Center in Wayland. Surviving are one daughter, Carol (Joseph) Sanford of Gun Lake, Shelbyville; two sons, Dick Corn of Norway, James Cora of Tomah, Wisconsin, six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Nap Trottier of Norway, Bob (Dorothy) Trotticr of San Diego. California; several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Wednesday evening August 9, 1995 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia with Reverend Father James C. Cusack celebrant Interment was in Norway Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sandy Creek Nursing Center in Wayland. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Eugene A. Koetje 946-4045. Sunday Services - 9:30 a.m.. Bible School; 10:30 a.*.. Monung Worship; 6.00 pjn.. CaE far locate - 623-3110. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Weal. Pernor Susan Trowbridge (616) 9459392 Sunday School 10 am.; Worship II am.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P.O. Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058. BARRY CO. CHURCH O# THOB*APPLE VALLEY CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Av«h WORD OF FAITH Hnatte, Ml 49058. Sunday teFELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake vicea: mbie Clasaes 10 a.m.. WorRd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Paator. Church office phow 941-2549. Sunday worship 900 a m and 10 45 am Sunday Children's church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m Wcdneaday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN Nursery available for all service*. CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415McCann Rd.. Harrt«B. MI 49058 Bring the whole family Father Gate Jtteon Vicar Phone ST. ROSE CATHOLIC 623-2050 (Mum) after 6 pjn v irkdayi a- ail day waatefa Sunday Morning Pray, 9:45 a.m.; Mma I0e0 a m PLEA8ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor Stephen Wright. (616) 758-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 (home phone). Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Eveniag Service 6XXP p.m. Prayer time: Wednesdays. 7:00 p.m A wand Program Thundayi 6:30-8:30 p.m. Agea 3 and 4 thru 5th and 6th grade. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. ’.674 West State Rond. Hutuyi, Mich. James A. Caxtmbefl. tew. Sunday School ijl. dames for all ages Morning Wonhtp 10:45 a_m. Nursery pro­ rated Sunday Eveniag Service. 6 pm Wsifomitey activities 700 p.m me: R ainbow i or JJ. Bfote Quiz (agm 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids dab or Junior Bfcta Quiz (afea 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bfote Quiz (^ea 13-19); Adnh Bibie Study - No age hmm “The JEDC csiablishcd lhe Hr*l Associaied Development Corporation in the U5. to provide long term fixed asset financing to rural businesses. Funds from the U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loan [.rogram can provide 40 percent of the cost of projects $150,000 to $2 million." Rahn said. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner State Rd., and Bollwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor. Rev. Tod Clark. Youth Pastor Sunday 10 a n. Sunday School. 11 a.m. Morning Worship. 6 p.m. Evening activities Wednesday 7 p.m. — share groups in various homes. Contact church office for HASTINGS FIRST info on these. Prayer and Bible PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. study at the church Hastings. Michigan. G Kent ratsr baptist church, 309 Reiter. Pastor Sally C. Keiter. Director of Christian Education Thursday. Aug. 3 — 10:00 a.m. New Young Mothers' Cireh. Sun Paator Sunday Services: Sunday dr . Aag. 6 - 9:30 Morning Wor­ School 9:45 a.m , Clames for all ship Service. Service broadcast agm; II00 am. Motteft Worship Service. Jr. Church up fa. 4th ST. CYRIL'S'CATHOLIC jver WBCH AM and FM. Nursery provided Grade. 600. Evening Service CHURCH. Nashville Father Wedncactey 6:30 Awmm Clubs. Omries Raber. Pastor A mmwoe TDD |.wl, Term m Houseman of St. Roue Catholic Church. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. corner HaD. 700 p.m.. Aduhs Prayer Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a m. of Green and Church streets. Dr. muting; 1:15 p.m., Adak Choir practice. GRACE COMMUNITY Bufford W. Coe. Pastor. Margaret CHURCH, meeting at Maple Hollenbeck, Director of Christian Education. Church phone (616) CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cfcdar Valley High School Pastor Don 945-9574. Barrier free building Creek Rd.. 6 rm. South. Pastor Roscoe. (517) 852 9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship with elevator to all floors Broad­ Brant Branhnm. Phone 623-2215 cast of worship service over WBCH Saadsy fdkxd at 1000 a_m ; Wor- Tune Before the Service. Nursery, FM-AM at 10:30 a m. SUMMER d# I POO a.a. ; Bvcamg Service at children s mmnrry. youth group, SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worship adult small group ministry. leader fcOOpju.. Wedieadsy Prayer Bfoie 9:30 a.m. — with child care for in­ sfoptrammg 7O0p.au fants aad toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8; Codec Fellowship 10.30 a m. The Church Page is Paid for by WEDNESDAYS. Family Church The Hastings Banner, the Churches Night — Prepared light meal 6 00 p.m . Btbte Study aad Activities for and these local Businesses: Kids 6:45 p.m ; Rm Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA Thursday. Aug 10 - CROP Walk Hastings and Lake Odessa Recruiters Rally 7:00 p.m. Room 108 Sunday. Aug 13 - Special Music by Men'i Ensemble Tues­ WMN FUNERAL HOME day. Aug IS - U M Men DinHastings ner/Program 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 20 — Guest speaker. Dorothy FUXFAB INCORPORATED Frederickson. United Methodist of Hastings Mtenmry to Haiti. SUPPORT GROUPS- V.l.P. s(Visually Im NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS paired Persons) 9:30 a m. first Fri­ Member F.D.I.C. day of month September thru May; Narcotics Anonymous 12 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER and 8:00 p.m. Thursday*. Al-Anon 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings 12:30 p m Wednesdays. TOPS No 338 - 9 15 a m NASHVILLE - Eugene A. Koetje, 60. of Nashville, went to be with his Lord on Satur­ day, August 5,1995 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was bora on July 11,1915 in McBain, the son of William and Thressa (Kuiper) Koetje. He graduated from Northern Michigan Christian School in McBain and saved in the United States Navy. He married Joyce Datema in Caledonia cm September 1& I960. Mr. Koetje was a barber in Caledonia and served Nashville for 23 yean on the police force, 16 yean asJ^jbce Chief. He served as anJEJder at the Christian Reformed Church iff Like Odessa and was president of the Nashville Lions Club for 1995-1996. He enjoyed his grandchildren, hunting and golf. He was preceded tn death by his mother and father, Tbreaaa 4 William Koetje Surviving are bis wife of M years, Joyce; children, John & Kris Van Lain of Calednnia, Bill 4 Tanya Koetje of Fenwick, Pete Koetje of Denver, Colorado; five grandchildren; srepmother, Edna Koetje of Zeeland; grandmother, Grace Koetje of McBain; sisters and brothersin-law, Bud A Marge Warmclink, Roland A Harriet Kiper, stepbrothers and sisters. Bob A Tsmnjy Zuiderveen, Lee A Donna Aareodsen. Roger A Bev Avink; half brothers, Richard & Paula Koetje, Terry A Linda Koetje, Wayne A Sandy Koetje; brother and sisters-in-law, Jane AEari Van Lain, Doris A Eari Van Lean, Phil­ ip A Gen Duema, Tun A Phyllis Duesna, Elea­ nor Datema, Jim A Nancy Fitzsimmons, Pete A Nancy Datema;.many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were Wednesday August 9. 1995 st the Nashville Baptist Church. Memorisl contributions may be made to the Barry County Qiristian School or Nashville Lions Club Arrangements were made by Maple ValleyGenther Funeral Home in Nashville. MIDDLEVILLE - Ella E. (Bachman) Morton, 97, of Middleville paaaed away mt Sunday, August 6,1995 at Thornapple Manor ta Hastings. She was born oo Detxmba 18, 1897 ta Lapea County, the daughter of Charles and Angelinc (Gormley) Doherty. She was a Life Member cf the Flint O£J. Chapter No. 138, the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America and the Saint Andrew's Epis­ copal Church ta Flint Surviving are three mecea, Mrs. Bob (Donna) Kenyon of Middleville, Mrs. Bernard (Estha) Crouter of Bonita Springs, Florida. Mrs. Marie Middleton of Flint; many step grandchildren, nep great grandchildren and great niecea and nephew. Graveside Services were held on Wednes­ day August 9, 1995 at Davison Cemetery ta Davison with Reverend John R. Sdtaffa officiating. Memorial contributions may be made K> Tbornapple Manor ta Hawtagt Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Jesse DeYoung. Casn DeYoung. Micah DeYoung; also his dear friends at the Heritage Home Funeral Services were held on Tueaday August 8,1995 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden A Pastor Brett DeYoung officining. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in Three Oaks. Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory Coroen Bible Church. Envelopes available at the funeral home. LAKE ODESSA - Timothy R. Ackerson. M, at Lake Odessa, passed away ou Saturday Argust 5. 1995 al Ionia Hospital ta louis He was born oo December 16,1959 ialonia, the son of Rkhs.d and Jane (Hilliker) Ackerson. He graduated from Ionia High School and Mcxttctlm College. He was married to Julie Spitzley on July 2, 1993 ta louis. Mr. Ackerson was employed as a Tool and Die maker at General Moton ta Grand Rapids. Surviving are his wife. Julie (Spitzley) Ackerson; one daughter, Shayna at home; mother and stepfather. Jane and Steven Quick of Grand Rapids; two sisters, Tammy Yeomans of Ionia and Kandy Schreiner ofGrand Rapids; three brothers, James Schreiner of Ann Aitor, Ronald Schreiner at lettaaa, Randy Schreiner of lake Odessa; grandmother. Rose Marie Rapelje of West Palm Beach, Florida; great grandmother, Sarah Jane Goidbecker of Ml Pleasant; his fsther aad mother-ta-law, Dennis and Delores Spitzley of Ionia; several nieces, nephew and cousins. Funeral Services were held oo Tuesday August 8,1995 al the Clatksville Bible Chnreh with Reverend Ward Place officiating. Interment was in the Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Aaanrlatino. Arrangemeata were made by Koops Funeral Chapel ta Lake Odessa. PENNY HOVANEC Peruma/ Lmn Rak 6AMNFOX PmouZ Rak Se- ADAIR HAAS Penonai Rak Speaalat Communication With People Who CARE HatOp tV4 R4VX. ___ * 7® Indiana Inaurancu Ready to Serve All Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs BUCKLAND AGENCY ' BOSLSY PHARMACY "Prescriptions’' — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan 770 Cook Rd - Hastings, Michigan £Uo E. (Badunm) Morton DELTON - Mr. Alan Lee Pearson, 49, at Delton passed away on Friday, August 4,1995 st his residence. He was born on Jsnuary 3, 1946 in Boise, Idaho. He graduated from Portage Central High School in 1964. He attended Hickory Corners Bible Clinch. Mr. Pearson loved reptile animals and C.B. Radios. He had been a resident at the Heritage Adult Foster Care Home for the past 20 yean. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ronda Pearson in 1964, a nephew, Adam Worrall in 1992, and a brother-in-law, Brian Worrall in 1913. Surviving are his parents. Ken A Noma Pearson of Fl Myers, Florida; two listen A husbands, Brends A Tim Bowen of Vicksburg, Sandie A Brett DeYoung of Louis­ ville, Kentucky; four nephews, Jason Worrell, Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies MONICA EBERTS CoentnrTrial Risk Office Manager ' Gary Buckland, Saks county to rertorc the historic bridge to pedestrian traffic. Clearance from lhe Bureau of History was received recently • More job training funds - assessment services will be provided to another local manufacturer. • Business education - The JEDC con­ ducts an annual "Starting Your Own Small Business" sc nun ar and the 10th conference will be held this fall. JEDC has applied for a grant io expand the seminar to a six-day scries in cooperation with the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce The scries will fo­ cus on lhe needs of small manufacturers be­ cause this is where most of the county's job growth occurs, according to Rahn. |Alan Lee Ptarton| Professional Insurance Service For YOU! NASHVILLE AREA HASTINGS FIBER QLA'iS PRODUCTS, INC. transportation grant for McKeown Road Bridge and a lakr<ide park for Hope Township, funded by lhe DNR." be said. Other current JEDC projects ar: • MBIA Revolving Loan Fund - The JEDC is the grant administrator for this Michigan Business Incubator Association program. A strategy study by the University of Michigan is currently in preparation and will serve as the basis for a U.S. Depart­ ment of Commerce Grant The JEDC will receive a $10,000 administrative fee as well as payment fix marketing services, lhe ini­ tial loan fund will be approximately $2 mil­ lion targeted to incubator tenants, graduates and defense conversion prospects statewide • McKeown Road Bridge - The JEDC has already received a $48,000* grant for the Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 Pat Buckland, Sales I \ Floyd M. Rayner| BATTLE CREEK-Floyd M. Rayner, 91, of Bittle Creek ind formerly of Hastings, passed awy on Friday August 4,1995 at Anowood Nursing Center ta Battle Oeek. He was born on June7,1904 in Paw Faw the son of William * Alice (Cuddeback) Rsyna. He came to Hastings ta 1912 and attoded Dunston ta 1985 and Marvel Rayner ta 1988. Surviving are one niece; two nephews; great nephew * nieces. Graveside Services were held on Tuesday August 8, 1995 st Hastings Riverside Cemet­ ery with the Reverend Glen Huisinga officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzhrimas Diseaae Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hearings. Florence Tyden Groot : HASTINGS - Florence Tyden Grooa, 99, <d Hastings, passed away on Friday June23,1995 it Pomock Hospttil in Hxriiy Memorial Services will be held on Tueaday August 15,1995 at 4HX)pm at the Hasriags First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Willed H. Curtis officiating. A reception ta boner of Mrs Grooa win be held at the church immediately fbUowing services. Memorial contributions nay be made lo ta Havringa Public Library or the Tbornappie Foundation throught ta Bany Comity United Way. Arrangement were made by the Wren Funaal Home. | Ruth Ella Lenz (Dunn)| JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Mra. Ruth Ella Lenz (Dunn), 80, of Johnstown Township paaaed away on Sunday August 6, 1995 at Tender Care Riverside ta Battle Creek. She was bora on November 12, 1914 ta Johnstown Township, ta son of Gerald Dunn aad Mottle (Bagley) Dunn. She attended Monroe Country Schools north of Bedford. Mra. Lenz was a homemaker. She attcaled Banficld Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, playing cards shop­ ping and enjoyed keeping bouse. She was married to luther Lenz ta Indisnz on June 3. 1939. He preceded ha ta death ta 1984. She was also preceded in death by ha parents Gerald Dunn (1950) and Murtle (Bagley) Dunn (1972); three brothers, twin brother. Roy Dunn (1932) Ray Dunn (1977), Archie Dunn (1984); sista, Sylvia Ferrit (1986). Surviving are two daughters. Jana Wachsmuth of Kingsville, Texas and Marjorie Whit­ more of Basle Creek; two grandchildren; brother, Earl Dunn of Basle Creek; sista, Helen Shanu of Nashville. Funeral Services were held oo Wednesday August 9, 1995 at Bachman Hebble Funeral Chapel in Battle Creek with Pastors Merlin & Kay Pratt officiating. Burial was ta the Banfield Cemetery ta Barry County. Memorial cootributiom may be made to ta Michigan Parkinson Foundation. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebble Funeral Chapel ta Battle Creek. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 10, 1995 — Page 7 eciaf'A'eaM Stewards to mark 50th anniversary Cases to celebrate 65th anniversary July 4<h, 1944. the Lake Odessa fair set off fireworks in the sky and in lhe hearts of Clare Steward and Audrey Satteriy Thirteen months later they joined in marriage. Now, 50 yean later, three kids, 10 gran­ dkid*. 10 great grandkids, numerous cats and dogs, assorted barnyard animals, thousands of miles, several John Deere tractors (and or parts) and many porcelain dolls later their fireworks are still going off. If you would like to observe the fireworks, join us oa Aug. 19, between 1 and 5 p.m. at Gresham Methodist Church, on the corner of Mulliken and Gresham Roads. P.S. — No barnyard animals will be in attendance. Harold and Isabelle Case of Hastings will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a potluck dinner on Sunday. Aug. 20. 1995 from 1 p.m. lo 4 p.m. al the Hope Township Hall located at M63 S Wall Lake Road. Hastings. Harold married the former Isabelle Bivens on Aug. 20, 1930 in Hickory Corners by the Rev. Edward Swadling He is a retired fanner, having fanned in the Hickory Comers aad Dowling areas. Isabelle has always been a devoted homemaker. They both enjoy travel­ ing and gardening as their bobbies. The Case's have six grandchildren Gordon. Robert, Gerald (deceased), Kenneth. Dennis and Karen Greenfield. They also have 21 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. Cards may be mailed to 1940 E. Cloverdale Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058. Brandt-Bell to wed August 17 Ken nd Joyce Brandl of Lacey and Darrell and Diana Bell of Battle Creek are pleased lo announce the engafement of their children Kimberly Ann Brandt and Gary Matthew Befl. Kimberly is a graduate of Hastings High School. Gary is a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. An Aug IT, 1996 wedding is planned Neva Nell to mark her 80th birthday Neva Neil will ne celebrating her 8Oh bir­ thday soon. Friends and family can share in her special day with a card shower on Aug 14 (3401 Durkee Rd.. Hastings). Her family will continue this celebration with a family dinner and get-together. Ferrises to observe 25th anniversary Michael and Janis (Hauser) Ferris will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on Aug. 15. Their two sons. Andre* and Benjamin are hosting a party at the Mid Villa on the 13th for their families and a few close friends. A card or a call would be appreciated Belson reunion set for Sunday The 80<h Belson Reunion will be held on Sunday. Aug. 13 at Tyden Park in Hastings. Dinner is at 1 p.m. Morgans to observe 40th anniversary The children of Charles and Joyce Morgan would like to invite all their family, friends and neighbors to help them celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Aug. 20 at her sister’s home at 2800 Wing Rd.. 1/2 mile east off Wood School Road, 2-6 p.m. No gifts please. Lundquist-Henion plan Sept. 9 wedding Mrs. Sandra Lundquist and the late Ray­ mond Lundquist of Nashville announce the engagement of their daughter Dawn Rene Lundquist, to Matthew William Henion. He is the son of Donald and Virginia Henion of Hastings. The bride-elect is a 1990 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Dawn is currently employed al Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. The prospective bridegroom is a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School. Man is currently employed at Hastings Chrysler. A September 9. 1995 wedding is being planned. ■ Woodland NEWS... The Ionia County National Bank branch in Woodland was robbed early Monday morning this week. Bank President Jim Fast from Ionia talked to me shortly after 11 a m. and said that one white male entered the bank shortly after it opened, at about 9:45 a.m. The staff did an incredible job of cooperating with the robber and no one was injured. There were a few customers in the bank at the time, and none of them were injured in any way. An undetermined amount of cash was taken and the robber exiled the bank without further incident. Al the time of my call, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies were con­ ducting an investigation. Needless to say, there was quite a bit of excitement in the village. Members of the new "Woodland Friends of the Library." Mary Mulford. Ann DeHoog, Inez Landis and Virginia Crockford, worked in the library Wednesday morning last week. They got some of the old books replaced on the shelves in the southeast room, which had been repainted the previous week. Mary Mulford continued to clean the children’s room and Virginia Crockford got a sun in the northeast room. It is hoped that the library will have a thorough reworking and updating before lhe Labor Day doings in Woodland this year. A lot of very old book* will be sold at the old town hall Saturday. Sept. 2. The Labor Day Weekend Committee met last Wednesday evening to organize the cele­ bration. Activities will remain pretty much the same as last year and the traditional events will be held. The few changes that have been made in­ clude a co-ed softball tournament being added to lhe regular softball tournament. These games will begin Friday night. The ice cream social with sloppy joes sandwiches will also be held Friday evening at the Woodland United Methodist Church. The activities for Saturday include the an­ nual craft show. Art Under the Maples. Anyone interested in participating in this show should call Betty Curtis at 367-4504. The firemen will organize the 1 p.m. pa­ rade, which will originate at the school. All parade participants should be at the school al 12:30 p.m. for judging. Judges will be an­ nounced laser. Cathy Lucas will be this year's grand mar­ shal. The Woodland Lions Club will host a reception for her at the park following the Kid, games with prizes will begin in the part at 130 Kathy Stowell U organizing entertainment for the afternoon The Lions Club will nan serving their chicken dinner at 4:30. Tickets can be pur­ chased ahead of time from any Woodland Lion for $6. but tickeu al the event will be $6 JO. Plan to attend and have a great time al lhe annual Woodland fta weekend. Scat Kingers from Wisconsin was a re­ cent visitor with Glendoo and Betty Curtis. In the evening they all met Steve and Cindy Curtis White and Christopher al the Whiles' Photography studio in Hastings. Scott Is a friend of Michael Curtis in California. Last Wednesday Leslie and Shelly Eberle and children from Florida were visitors at the Curtis home. In the afternoon the Whiles treated everybody to a cook-out at their Leach I home The Rev. Ward Pierce has announced that lhe Rev. Javan R. Corl. United Methodist missionary to Japan, will speak at the Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday, Sept. 17, at 9:30 a.m. His theme will be "Other Sheep Not of this Fold." Rev. Corl has served as a United Methodist missionary in Japan for 40 years. Bonnie Eckman Bali, daughter of Jim and Adie Eckman, and her children are returning to Jakarta. Indonesia, late this week. They have been able to spend most of the summer with family in Michigan. Kathy Stowell was down this weekend with the flu. Daisy Allen, daughter of Curtis and Arlene Allen, has announced that she plans lo go on a missionary trip to Taiwan with a group from Grace College next January. She asked the members of Lakewood United Methodist Church for financial help, and a special collection has been taken for two weeks and will continue for a few more or until she has the required amount. Kitty Forsyth is recovering from recent surgery and was able to attend church this Sunday. Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315. Order of the Eastern Star will hold their "Go to Church Sunday" Aug. 13 at 9:30 a.m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Some member* of Lake Odessa F&AM Lodge Na 395 will join them Word has been received in Lake Odessa that Mark F. Raffler, son of Mr. and Mrs. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Aug. 9. 1995 dre available in the County Cleric's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Miriam Uhrstrom and Liana Bishop, who call themselves ‘Double Treble,* sing at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Fred Raffler and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Raffler, members of the Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star, has received a scholarship from the Grand Chapter of Michigan. He is also a nephew of Laurel Gar linger, worthy matron af the local chapter. Mark will be a sopbomcre at Western Michigan University and is a member of the soccer team. He is pursuing a degree in elementary education. The Rev. Ward Pierce is leaching a Bible study class at Camp Allbright near Hershey this week. The study is on the book of James. Roger and Robert Chase spent the week­ end at the Twin Convention in Twinsburg. Ohio, last week. Their mother, Hildred Chase, said they reported they had a great lime. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church had a picnic Sunday at Brodbcck pond. "The Living Slones." mime and puppet group of youth at Lakewood United Methodist Church, took a trip to West Unity. Ohio last week. On lhe way they vis­ ited Cedar Point. They camped near the amusement park on Thursday night and spent Friday and Saturday at the park. They stayed at a camp near West Unity Saturday night and Sunday morning per­ formed their program to a full church. The church where they performed was one of a two-point circuit and both churches attended the performance. Adults who went on the trip with the kids were Mr. and Mrs. Gary Black, Mr. and Mra. David Matlice, John Waite and Tammy Smith and her husband. A potluck dinner was held al Lakewood United Methodist Church Saturday after­ noon. Special guests were "Double Treble," a duct of singers from Baras. Nova Scotia, that includes Miriam Uhrstrom and Liana Bishop. After the dinner, the duct performed a con­ cert of songs written by Uhrstrom. She has written more than 100 songs and they have made one tape. They were introduced by church member Mark Van Kietz. Uhrstrom is his younger sister. Georgette Van Kietz played the harmonica with the pair and Eleanora Pierce played the piano. The singers flew in from Nova Scotia and Liana Bishop's husband accompanied (hem. Some other family members came from Toronto came for the performance. On Sunday, the duct sang two special music songs from Psalms and Uhrstrom who is a minister, gave a sermon about lis­ tening to God. Car) and Eleanora Pierce visited Nova Scotia with their next door neighbor. Mark and Gogctte Van Kietz, last summer and met the pair. At the same time, Joanne Jackson, Dale and Nancy Cunningham and Iris Blocker were on a bus tour of Nova Scotia and met the others for dinner in Halifax. They then invited them to come to Lake­ wood and give a concert sometime. The weekend was the result of that meeting. MOHTGAOC F0NKCL0MIRK SALK PLEASE K ADVISED THAT TROTT AND TROTT S ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEIT AND ANY IN­ FORMATION OST AIMED Will K USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default hot boot mode In CUvUM. 106,8 Or u vtaUv V^^ogo mooo Oy RMT^^VOOt J. Woodbury Sr., on unmarried man to Jerry I. Tyior dbo Tyior Mortgage Company, a Michigan Cor­ -----,,»■ - - It-aa-------- . 4,-4 - - - 6- -- 4 porwwon,-------------------- , uarea ^•oi^va^Dor m, i ww ana recorded on November 16. 1994, in Libor 619, on page 111. Barry County Records, Michigan, and amignod by Mid Mortgagee to TRANSWORLD MORTGAGE CORPORATION o Toxa* Corporation by an mignment dated November 2. 1994, and recorded on November 16, 1994, in Libor 619. on page 115, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tJw sum ol FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY THREE DOLLARS AND 94 CENTS (S54.443.94). Including Interest ot 15.490% per annum. Under tho power of sole contained in Mid mor­ tgage and tho statute in such com made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by o solo of the mortgaged promises, or Mme part of them, ot public vendue, ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 11:00 ao'dock an September. 7. 1995. Said premises are situated In Township of Maple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described Parcel of land, situated in Mo Southeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 2 North. Range 7. West, describ­ ed os fallows: beginning at a point on tho East Line of Section 36. Town 2 North. Rango 7 West, distent North 565.00 feet from tho Southeast comer of said section, mence west ar rtgm angles so som tosi Lino 375.50 foot; thence North Parallel to said East Section Line 542.68 feet: thence North B7 Digress 42 Minutes 45 Seconds East 375.80 foot to tho East Section Uno; thence South clang East Uno 557.68 feet to the place of beginning Tho redemption period shotI bo 12 month(a) from the date of such sole. Dated: July 77. 199S TRANSWORLD MORTGAGE CORPORATION Trott and Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 33300 Telegraph Road. Suite 201 Bmgham Forms. Michigan 48025 File *95072553 (8/24) Estate of William Loren Kidder. Social Security No. 370-10-8560. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS personal represen NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY cm be read every week In No Nestings BANNER Cal... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! (B/10) Center Stage Dance Academy 115 N. Main • P.O. Box 115 Woodland, Ml 48897-0115 Director - Kelly Sanderson Phone 616-374-7991 Ballet • Pointe • laxz • Tap Hope you had a nice summer. Now it's time to think of fall classes. • Part-time • Stockperson wonted Tuesdays and Thursdays and some weekends. Lifting re­ quired. Write to: Barry County Lumber P.O. Box C Hastings, Ml 49058 Wedn< August 23, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.’fit 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 24, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 8t 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Classes begin the week of September 11. Audition to be a Center Stage Spotlight Dancer Thursday, August 31, 6:00 - 6:30 6: 30 - 7:00 7:00 - 7:30 (mini) 8-10 yrs old 11-13yno!d 14-upyrsold l^cooooodoodCdOooooaoooygj �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 10, 1995 -------------------------- -—.--------- .---- ------ ------------------- CLafce Odessa NEWS Q Clarksville again a having us ox roast. This year the dale is Saturday. Aug. 12. There are many attractions along with food. Three-onthree basketball is one of the entertaining features. The earth continues orbtt around the sun and the angle has changed to the point where Monday we will have exactly 14 hours of daylight. Last week Mrs. Ethteyn Chase of Thomapp*e Manor had guests from Columbus. Ohio. The Bernard McDonalds are old friends of hen. To add a touch of hospitality to their visit, she treated her visitors, daughter Bette and husband Gene Makley. son-in-law Hate McCartney and grandson Mike McCartney to a meal at the Hastings Chinese restaurant. She really enjoys Chinese food, even at age 99. The Village Park was alive with the sound of music Friday evening when the Tommy Dorsey orchestra entertained hundreds of ap­ preciative listeners with their combos and foil orchestra with several numbers spotlighting individual instrumentalisu and a fine singer. The orchestra is led by Buddy Atwood who played when Tommy Dorsey was leading his group. The pavilion was bedecked with bun­ tings and American flags. A lattice partition served as a backdrop for the players. When near darkness came, the lattice was lighted with tiny bulbs. With the park ground sloping to the north and west, listeners in their lawn chain had good viewing. Besides lawn chain some had seating in straiten, a golf cart and vans. Neighbors could enjoy from their front porches. Many children played at Swifty's Place white their parents listened. Lakewood Area Choral Society served lemonade and cookies. Nina Steed announced the musicians, on behalf of the Lake Odessa Arts Commission which underwrote the orchestra's appearance with financial help from several individuals and business owners Even the picnic tables were bright with red-checked covers and bou­ quets. The music included "1'11 Never Laugh Again." "Song of India." "Stardust" and their theme song The 700 block of Fourth Avenue was block­ ed io traffic to allow street dancing. Several couptes took advantage of the offer but most preferred to sit and see. There were tapes to sell and autographs given along with picture­ taking. The pavilion is aa enhancement to the park. It dates from the bicentennial and the efforts of Bea Blessing who coordinated the village's observance in 1976. Much credit is due to the Arts Commission for its efforts to bring cultural events to the people. Art in lhe Park is a free day for view­ ing. True, baskets were passed at lhe concert at intermission, but one could be as liberal or as thrifty as desired. Depot Day. sponsored by the LOAHS. offers seven hours of free enter­ tainment each year The L.O Fair has several free events. The family of Theron and Roberta King were in town for the weekend for their annual time together. Steve and wife Connie and four children came from Maryland. Others were Diane and Date Bales and girts from Richland. Jim and Laurie and girls from Big Rapids. Karen from Grand Rapids, and Fred and Party King and boys from East Grand Rapids. Al Central United Methodist Church on Sunday, the Reiser daughters provided special music with Kathy Warren al the piano. Maria Matthews and Lori Reiser singing in duet. In lhe absence of the pastor. Marti Lind of Clarksville gave an excellent presentation for M1CAP. Heather Brae had a big surprise Monday m ming when she went to the Woodland bank. The bank had lots of police cars in front, and a teller out front waved her on. Then she learned that there had been a bank robbery. Mrs. Glendon Archer had been in the bank minutes before the robbery. Al lhe start of the summer reading program at lhe library, each youngster was given a poster touting reading. They were to display lhe posters in the front windows and if Maranda from Channel 17 drove past, she might stop. Well, on July 31, within a week of the close of another successful season of reading. Maranda did come to Lake Odessa. She spot­ ted the poster in the from window of the Altoft home on First Street. The girts were outside and recognized her as she exited the car and dashed inside to tell their mother. She talked with the girls about their reading and how she knew they had put up the poster right away in June because it was getting very faded from the bright morning sun. She even wanted to know which of the two girts had actually mounted the poster in the window. Megan had pul it in plaice, so she received the bag of goodies from Meijer. which is one of the sponsors of the summer reading program along with the TV station. The bag had a video, a Walkman, four passes to a water park in Grand Rapids and other goodies. She took a picture of the girls in front of the house with the poster shown in the background. She plan­ ned to Mop al the library, but Monday is a day off for the librarians. MOBTOMK FOOKCLOtUM SALK Mimi ba odvteod Uwt Trott and Trott to attamgHng to collect a dob* and any intomtotton obtained will bo used for that purpose. MOtTGAGC SALE — Default hot boon made in - 4..,----- ----I — — 4- u rx. mo conaniom o ’■•o. . - - - mogv oy inyrn > t.i w BOUCHAMD end 8OXANN8 aOUCMAJtO husband and wife to COMHttCA BANK (l/k/o Comortco Bank-battle Crook, a Michigan Corporation), Mor­ tgagee. dated December 8, 1983 and recorded on December 13. 1983. in Uber 257. on page 95. BAttY COUNTY Records. Michigan, on which mor tgago there to claimed to bo duo at the dote hereof the sum of NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNOMDMXTEEN OOUAM AND 83 CENTS (39.816,83). indudtng interest ot 11.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgago and tho statute in such cose made and pro­ vided, notice to hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged promtoes, or some pat t of thorn at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 2XK) p.m. on September 31. 1995. Said prardses are situated in TOWNSHIP of HASTINGS 8AMY COUNTY. Michigan, and are Commencing in the center of the rood in tho Southwest corner of the West 172 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11. T3N. B8W. Hastings Township, and running East along tho North lino of the Stole Rood 533 foot; thence Esot 20 rods for tho piece of Beginning. rnonce rsorm i / roas, monce teest feet; thence South 17 rods; thence East to tho place of beginning Tho redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such safe, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 19480 600 3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall bo X days from tho date of such sale. Dated; August 10. 1995 COMERtCA BANK Trott and Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30000 Tsisgraph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File 895072681 (9/7) Yes. kids, there really is a Maranda who does drive to even small towns and she does knock on doors where she knows the children insid are readers. Kimberly will get to use one of the passes and she shared in the excite­ ment of having a television personality come io her house. A Clarksville native. Rhea Stadel Barnes of Grand Ledge, died July 21. Her parents had been Shirtey and Mae (Greenow) Stadel. Ser­ vices were at the Mulliken funeral home and burial was m the Danby cemtery The dancing cutie pictured in the Depot Days story in Lakewood News is the daughter of Tom and Mindy Thompson, granddaughter of Darwin and Margi Thompson of Freeport and of Mindy's parents in Ohio. Elaine Mit­ chell. Don and Leona Thompson are her great-grandparents. Wayne Switer of Ainsworth Road is pic­ tured in the latest issue of the magazine published by Th-County Etectnc. The sum­ mer issue contains the annual report. He is pictured with the board of directors. He is vice-president of the board, and a represen­ tative of Barry and Ionia counties. Six other board members each represent one or more counties in the sen ice area The publication is Michigan Country Lines. The UMW of Central Church on Fourth Avenue is having its annual salad luncheon Monday. Aug. 21. at noon The speaker will be Lorraine Otto of Middtevilte with her pro­ gram on "The Bible and Baskets. " She is a niece of the late Morris Carter. Ladies atten­ ding are asked to bring their tableware and a salad to share. Roils and beverages will be provided. This is an open invitation. NOTICE of HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD of APPEALS Get out fast Dear Ann Landen: This letter ts in response lo "Trouble in Timbuktu," whose husband expected her to be chained to the house. I could have written that tetter myself a few yean ago. My ex-husband was also a control freak. “Trouble’’ doesn’t need a mar­ riage counselor. Ann. She needs a good divorce attorney and should send her husband pocking. Pronto I. loo. lived away from the city.! got up at 4 a.m. because the bouse had to be immaculate before I left for work. I drove r.iy car my hus­ band bought, but only when lie would leave me the keys. 1 could have a phone conversa­ tion only when he wasn't home. Any other time, the caller was toid I was "busy" even if I was standing right there. Our rex life was non-existent. He couldn't understand why I wasn't hap­ py. We had luxury cars, a beautiful home with a pool, a guest house, a weekend home in the country and plenty of money, and I was able to meet lots of interesting people since he was an elected political official. To outsiders, it looked as if I had a great marriage. What no one knew and never could have guessed was that my ex was violent, abusive and a cross-dresser, was booked on drags and drank excessively. Abo. he had molested a child in a previous marriage. You need to tell " Trouble" to get out and feat. Her ex will not change, but she can change how she has to live. Life is too short to New exhibit highlights men and their pipes A new exhibit, “A Man and Hu Collection, Bernard Btm’ McPhartin and Hu Pipe," u on duplay ■ Historic Charhon Part Village and Mtueum. The exhibit wa, deaigned m.1 imalled by Chariton Part’l rammer curatorial intern, Suzanne Pufpaff. She cboae McPhartin', col­ lection io duplay became it demonrtratei how a collection can be documented to make it more tueful to future mmeum viutors. McPhartin added a little extra to hix collec­ tion b^_ including a pipeograyhy with the pipe, Thu pipeography naa wimin in coven, a ibort note oo each pipe including, where he acquired the pipe, from whom he acquired k and any information he knew about the pence who originally ownetfor ranked the pipe. tsernaru du n ntci^iaron, mecouucsoror there pipes, lived and worked in Hastings. He operated a clothing store at 138 E. Stale St., Hastings during the 1950s and ’60b. McPhartin used the opportunity be had as a local businessman to collect a variety of pipes which were owned by men from Barry County. Diiplaying McPhartin', entire collection i, not practical, became of in uze. Selected pipe, rttow the range of people McPhartin collected from and the type, of pipe, be collected. This exhibit displays the pipes of men from different walks of life smoked in Barry Coun­ ty during the earty part of dns century. Includ­ ed are the pipes of a Civil War veteran, a bank officer, a fanner, an inventor, an illiterate day laborer, a golf pro and many more. There are e samples of collections within the collection, like the group of miniatures and cigarette pipes. Each pipe is displayed beside the quotation from the pipeography that per­ tains to the individual pipe. Pufpaff invises everyone to come and enjoy studying the exhibit. She says she has had a wonderful tune putting the exhibit together and hopes visitors wffl enjoy the exhibit as much as she has. The exhibit is located in the museum at Chariton Park, which is open seven days a week throughout the summer from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to tour the historical village during their stay. There is do charge to Barry County residents to visit the museum and village when no special event is taking place. Chariton Park is located on S. Chartion Park Road, between Hastings and Nashville, just off M-79. NOTICE 'S HEREBY: The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals, will conduct a hearing, on August 24,1995, at 8:00 PM at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. The application for the above request Is available for inspection at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, on Monday and Thursday morning between 9:00 AM and Noon. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids for services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (816) 948-2194 Decency lives Dear Ana Landen: You read so many Id­ le.s from folks who have been abused, created on and lied to and have lost their faith m humanity. I want to tell you that there are still plenty of wonderful people in this world. My husband and I found this out recently when we were traveling from Nebraska io Iowa. We stopped at a rest area to use the bathroom. While inside. I took my b.llfoid out of my purse and put it on the shelf above the sink. I forgot to put it back in my purse when I left About 100 mites down the highway, we stopped again. 1 went into the restroom and heard a woman call my name. 1 didn't know her and couldn't imagine how she knew me. Well, this darting person had found my wallet at the last rest stop. She and her husband saw us pull out and followed us. She asked specific questions pertaining to the identification in my wallet before she turn­ ed it over lo me Everything was there I hug­ geo ano tnanxeo ner ano onereo a rewara. which she refused. I was so overwhelmed I forgot to ask for her address. I remember only that they lived in Wisconsin. Ann, that wonderful angel saved me a lot of grief aad expense. 1 had all my credit cards in that wallet as well as my driver's license. I thank God that in this crazy world, there are still people like her. May she and her family be forever richly blessed. - Melissa in Rochester. Minn. Dear Melissa: What a lovely upper. More proof that there are still plenty of generous and decent people in the world. Thank you. Gem of the Dey: The journey is often more interesting than the destination. And it's free. Stop prison rape The media go berserk about endangered spocam wvl animal right*, but nothing w said about lhe ongoing physical abuse of inmates. With the new "three strikes and you're out" law. many young men will spend the rest of their lives behind bars. Is this not enough punishment without adding physical and sex- Edward Charles Geiger. Freeport and Nicole Lynn Pennington. Freeport Patrick Allan Dobbins. Middtevilte and Julie Elain Seaman. Middtevilte. Nathan Alien Frye. Hastings and Kimberly Sue Womack. Hayings Michael Scott Warner. Lake Odessa and Robekah J one! Nelson, Hastings Robert Walter Scott. Middtevilte and Marta Beth Bender. Middtevilte. Alfred Jerome Frizzell. Lake Odessa and Peggy Ann VanSycklte. Nashville. Michael T. Karpinski. Hastings and Diana M Ramsey. Hastings. John Owen Macomber. Caledonia and Patricia Joy Postma. Middtevilte. Joey Jay Lown. Wayland and Dawn Eianine Schondelmayer. W'ayland Robert Date Lindhout. Byron Center and Donna Mae Vanderkam. Middtevilte Dannie! Dear. Davis. Battle Creek and Sendra J. Proctor-Martin, Delton. Unwanted surprise Dear Aaa Laadm: 1 am so mad at my father 1 want to scream. Mother and Father jusi ceaeonaeo tnetr xan weooing anniver­ sary, aad all of us six kids scrimped and saved for 18 months to give them a fabulous party. Father said a white back he didn't want a par­ ty because he "hales to put anybody out." Mother just sat back, smiled and never said a word — as usual. Last night, we arranged to "borrow" the home of their neighbor to accommodate our big family. This included kids, cousins, in­ law. "out-laws*’ — everybody we could think of. Several people flew in from out of state and one from another country. All in all, there were 64 relatives at this celebration. My parents neignoor invoeo Motner and Father over for a snack and some card playing. When my folks walked into the foyer and we yelled "surprise!” Father's face got white, then red. We were all stunned when he turned around and walked out of the house. No one. not even his brother, whom he hadn't seen in 11 yean, could persuade Father to return. He went home, got his car out of the garage and drove off! 1 bunt into lean. Mother was so embarrass­ ed that she apologized all night long* My two brothen say they will not speak to Father until he apologizes. My older titter left with a split­ ting headache. Tim morning, I called Mother, and again, she apologized for Father. How I pity her. Fifty yean with a man so mean. 1 can't even find the words to ask him why be did it. Do you have an explanation for such bizarre behavior? — Tearful Daughter in Tampa. Fla. Dear Tearful. Your father sounds like a control freak who cannot tolerate anything he isn't m charge of. He hates the idea that you put one over on him. How sad that he couldn’t even enjoy such a delightful surprise. The man has a sickness of the soul for which, I fear, there is no cure. My condolences to your mother and to you. dear. Gem of the Day: No matter what happens, there is always someone who knew it would. b that Aim ZxBtdrer cobaon you dipped yean ago ydlow with age? For a copy of her most fretfonuiy mjuested poems and essays, setta a sety^aaaresseu, tottg, oustftess~stcr envelope and a check or money order fin $5.25 (this inchides postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landen. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, Hl. 606114562. (bi Canada, send $6.25). Copyright 1995 Creators Synriteafr, lac. Area Birth Announcements... BOY, Bret Michael, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 8 at 10:38 a.m. to John and Destiny Hill. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 2M ozs. aad 20 inches long. BOY, John Harris aad Jami Olson are pleased to announce the birth of their son. Jacob Gaylord Norris at Pennock Hosital on July 14 at 7:07 p.m., weighing 8 lbs.. 11 U ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Ted and Bonnie Prater are pleased to announce the birth of Faith Nikkote. born at 8:43 a m. on July 19. 1995 at Borgeas Hospital, weighing 8 lbs.. 9ozs. and measur­ ing 19H inches long. BOY, Jacob Ryan, born at Davis Mathon Air Force Base Hospital on July 23 at 12:53 a.m. to Bryan and Crystal Wheeler. Marana. Az., weighing 7 fos.. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Bryanna Christine, born on July 27th at 10:11 a.m. to Tina (Abbott) and Christopher Barton of Sunfield. Bryanna is their first child and weighed 7 lbs., 14 ozs. and was 20tt inches long. The proud grandparents are Lois Barton of Hastings. Mike and Dee Barton of Nashville, Carol Hunt of Holt and David and DelRae Abbott of Mulliken. BOY, Kevin Michael, born at Butterworth Hospital oo July 27 al 3:37 a.m. to Kevin and Rebecca McGuire of Hastings, weighing 9 lbs. and 21*6 inches long. To act upon a request of Mr. Calvin Kooiker for a variance to bring an existing garage Into compliance with Rutland Charter Township Ordinance 104.1702 (5). The property Is located at 1598 Pinedale Drive, Hastings, Michigan. Described as: Lot 14, Pine Haven Estates. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the above request, either verbally or In writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. waste yean being unhappy. I know because I've been there. — Plano. Texas. Dear Plano: Thank you for a tetter that points out, once again, that no one CM judge whM anyone ehc a life u like. It alao proves that all that ,liner, is not gold - in fact, it could be tin with a good paint job. ual assault by sub-human perverts? Why u the American social conscience to blunted in this area? I have never heard an ornery from any human rights group, oo this subject, and I have never heard my church speak about it. Thia is a hideous problem — aad it's real We really ought lo give a damn. — Outraged in Michigan. Dear Michigan: You have raised a very in­ teresting question, and I do not know the answer. 1 DO "give a damn," however, and am asking prison officials all over the United States and Canada to reapond lo your ques­ tion. Their anonmyity will be protected. Thanks in advance fo. your cooperation. BOY, Jacob Alexander, born at Pennock Hospital on July 24 M 8:21 a.m. to Mick and Sandy Swartz. Hastings, weighing 7 fos.. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Henry Eart. bora at Pennock Hospital on July 24 at 10:24 p.m. to LeVeme and Den­ ns 1 andon, Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 3H ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Taylor K. Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on July 24 at 12:11 p.m. to Jeff and Mina Beil. Delton, weighing 7 lbs.. 14H ozs. and 20H inches tong. GIRL, Bora te Pennock Hospital on July 26 at 4:35 p.m. to Mandy Kay Howard end Bradly James Warner. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 12 ozs. and 21H inches tong. GIRL, Alexis Jean, born at Pennock Hospital on July 26 to Bree Humi and Charles Fetter­ man. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 23 inches long. GIRL, Morgan Elizabeth, born al Pennock Hospital on July 28 to Samantha and Paul Get­ ty. Middtevilte. weighing 5 lbs.. 13 ozs. and 20K inches tong. BOY, J. Randall, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 31 at 8:30 a.m. to Randy and Lynn Patrick. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 21 inches tong. BOY, Austin Michael James, bora at Pen­ nock Hospital oo July 30 at 9:17 to Michael md Janet Hall. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 20 inches tong. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS 1995-96 OPENING OF SCHOOL NOTICE New Student Registration Grades K-12 New Student Orientation 9:00-12:00/1:00-3:00 Grades K~4 9: 30 a.m. Grades 5-8 11:00 a.m. Grades 9-12 10: 00 a.m. School Starts Grades M2 8:30-11:30 a m. A.M. Kindergarten Only Community School (Adult High School Completion and Enrichment - No Cost for High School Completion) Registration. Orientation. Testing Evening Classes Begin Day Classes Begin August 14-17 August 16 August 16 August 16 Call 664-9253 September 7-8 September II September 18 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 10, 1995 — Page 9 From Time to Time... ‘In My Time’ by Robert Faulkner , _ _ . byJoyce F. We*nbrecht In 1919, the Faulkner family moved to Mid­ dleville to operate the drug Hone there, which had belonged to John Armstrong. Robert Faulkner continues his story about living in Middleville in the 1920s: "Our house in Middleville had a back kit­ chen that yean ago had been used for canning or preparing vegetables. This was to keep the heat and mess but of the house It was now us­ ed only for storage, but the sink still worked so 1 set up a little chemistry set and proceeded to make nitroglycerin. “My first attempt was a success. I tested it by wetting a small piece of paper with the material and placing it on the sidewalk and hitting it with a hammer. However I wasn’t satisfied with the quantity of yield so I salted the ice used to cool the mixture. Returning a little while later, the container was half full of long slender crystals of nitroglycerin. It was time to go to school so I left it and after school the nitro had melted. Later I learned that if i had broken one of the crystals, the whole mess would has exploded. There would have been little left of the house and nothing left of me. I had been saved by the school bell. “East and northeast of Middleville are clay hills, south of Middleville stretching to Yankee Springs the md ts of light sand. One of the standing jokes was that ail the tax assessor had to do was sit on a fcnee on a win­ dy day and assess the property as it went by. "But west and northwest of Middleville was a large prairie of fertile loam. Most of this area had been settled in the 1800s by im­ migrants from Germany. They were thrifty and hard working. Their homes were neat and their farms productive. In the 1920s. most of their farming was still done with horses. “The German fanner belonged to the Ger­ man Lutheran Church, which was about four miles west of Middleville in the middle of the prainc. The wooden church burned, but was immediately replaced by a beautiful brick church. The Sunday evening service was in the German language for benefit of the older members, most of whom had immigrated from Ger.nany. “At wheat harvest time, a steam threshing machine visited each farm in turn to thresh the grain. Neighbors always came in to help. The threshing bee was hard work, but also a social occasion. The farmer’s wife was judged by bow good a dinner she served the hungry men when they came tn. “An old custom that was still in practice in the 1920s was the Shivarec. Honeymoon trips were very rare. Usually when a couple mar­ ried they spent the night in their new home. After they had retired for the night a large group of friends and neighbors would gather on the yard of the newlyweds and. on signal, horns, bells and clanging saws would rend the night. Shotgun blasts and shouts of ‘come out' added to the din. The couple being shivareed knew the unwritten rules and always refused to come for half an hour or so. Then doors were opened and the bride and groom ap­ peared. Sometimes they invited the gang in for refreshments. “We ofte'.i drove to Delton oo a Sunday or holiday for dinner at Grandma's. Het Thanksgiving dinners were unbelievable. The table was set with the best silverware and din­ nerware. The plates were always bottom sideup. Beside the plate were the silver and linen napkin* “A typical feast would consist of baked ham. sweet potatoes, turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetables, a salad, homemade bread with real butter and homemade jelly. For dessert, there was a choice of pumpkin or apple pie topped with real whtppol cream. "We always marveled at Grandma's din­ ners. No wine or liquor of any kind was ever served in Grandma's house or in our house. We never even thought about it. We were practicing prohibitionists. “When we drove to Delton we passed through Yankee Springs, about seven miles south of Middleville. The town had a huaoncal past, but little was left. A few old apple trees were all the remained of the large orchards planted soon after the Civil War. Parts of the old apple dryers, where apples were dried in the sun and shipped to Detroit and Chicago, still stood. “From Middleville to Yankee Springs the road was sandy r its, but from Yankee Springs the road was gravel. Beside this road in a low spot were the springs after which the town was named. Beside the springs were the ruins of Yankee Springs Tavern. "At the turn of the century and before. Yankee Springs Tavern was the stagecoach stop between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. As more and more travelers spent the night Part IV The Delton Drugetore In 1886. The Store In Cedar Crook. there, the owners added a few more rooms. This continued for many years until it became known as the Yankee Springs Tavern (Man­ sion), seven stories on the ground. “The old stagecoach road in the low land past the tavern was made of lop flattened on top. This type of road was common in Michigan in the 19th century and was called a corduroy road What a rough ride those stagecoach passengers must have had! “Dad told us stories about his early years in Delton. In 1903, when Dad bought the Delton drug store, he. Mother and Paul moved in upstairs. They lived over the drug store for several years. It had an outside stairway and a fenced yard where 3-year-old Paul could play. My grandpa Faulkner was not well, and Dad set him up in a store in Cedar Creek, a hamlet about four miles from Delton, consisting of a flour and feed mill operated by water power, a couple of stores and a handful of houses “The store was not successful, and when Dad. Mother and Paul moved to a rental house, the display cases that contained threads, ribbons, brie a brae and etc., were moved from Grandpa's store over to the drug store, where they gathered dust for many years. The rented house was just east of the lot where Dad built our house in 1910. It was the house where 1 was born just a couple of mon­ ths before our new house was finished. "The previous owners of the drug store bough* whiskey in kegs. Men brought in their pint or quart bottles and they were filled from the kegs. For a while Dad continued to sell li­ quor. He charged 50 cents a pint. “One customer kept complaining that Dad never had any good whiskey. One day when this customer came in. Dad had just received a new keg of the same whiskey and offered the customer a taste, bu» added that this whiskey would cost him a dollar a pint. ’“Ellis, this is the first good whiskey you have ever had,’ he said. After that, this customer always bought the dollar whiskey. “This reminds one of the old adage, 'you get what you pay for. ’ “It was not long before Dad realized if he were going to attract women customers, he needed to improve the store's image. He quit handling whiskey but he had a bigger problem to solve. “The store was heated by a big pot bellied stove, which sal near the middle of the store. In the winter several men who had little to do gathered in front of the stove, played checkers, gossiped and chewed tobacco The men directed their tobacco juice at the open door of the store, missing as often as not. "One of the most persistent loafers was Ellsworth Barrett who h?d a farm on Orchard Street across from our house. He had all winter to loaf. He would challenge Dad to game after game of checkers and always win. Dad. being new in tcxn. couldn't afford to of­ fend Ellsworth, but he knew he had to discourage his daily visits. So Dad sent away for a book on how to play checkers. He mark­ ed his squares on a large wooden checker board and studied the game. Soon he could beat Ellsworth's every game and very soon Ellsworth slopped coming to the store. “Ellsworth Barrett told great yams and one day someone accused him of being the biggest liar in town. Ellsworth replied. I'm not a liar. If you tel) a lie that's such a big lie that everyone knows its a lie, it ain't no lie at all.’ "A year or two later Dad put the stove in the rear of the store, built a prescription counter to divide the back room with the stove and his desk from the front of the store. He added wallpaper, which he kept upstairs, and paint, which he kept in a side room. His business grew and prospered. "The paint he handled was BPS. the best paint sold. He put up signs on all the roads leading to Delton My Aunt Bessie had graduated from the pharmacy school al Ferris Institute in Big Rapids, passed the state board of pharmacy exam and came lo work in the store. She did not appreciate it when some prankster changed the Best Paint Sold' signs to read 'Bess Ain't Old.' “When I was 4 or 5. the house across lhe street caught fire during the night and 1 was awakened by the sounds of men shouting •Fire! Fire! Fire' I scrambled out of bed. and peering out the window saw men pulling the fire wagon down the street. It had a water tank shaped like a large barrel suspended between two carriage wheels and two shafts designed for a horse. But there had been no time to hitch up a horse, so several men manned each shaft. Other men ran along the side alerting the neighborhood with their cries of 'Fire!' “I made my way downstairs. Dad had already joined the firefighters and mother, seeing that I was very frightenev rocked me in her favorite rocking chair. As she rocked, she sang in a soft, soothing voice until 1 fell asleep. "The summer of 1916 or 1917, I’m not sure which was very hot. It was over 100 degrees for many days. Horses were dying in the fields. Fanners were suffering heat stroke. "The Dosters had a farm up the road from us on Orchard Street,»4>ae day. Mr. Doster collapsed in the field from the heal The doc­ tor packed him in ice from Dad's ice house and he recovered. "We had heard much about people being overcome by the heat. One day we were play­ ing in our yard and Florence Sheffhouser. the high school girl who lived with the Murdochs next door, was sitting in the shade of their house. 1 staggered across the driveway and getting my words mixed up. said lo her 'I'm coming over with the heat.' “in the winter of 1919, while Dad was busy with his duties as probate judge. Mother helped Aunt Bessie in lhe drug More. She sent out the washing to a lady who lived across town. She put lhe clothes in two round bushel baskets, the sheets over the top and Arnold and 1 would put the baskets on our sled and deliver them to the laundress, whom we called the washerwoman. “Our route took us down a street, along the C.K.AS. tracks, across from the lumber yard. One day the manager of the yard. Art Guntsenhauser. was standing in the yard near lhe tracks. He hollered at us and we stopped to visit. “'Who do you think is going to win the Willard-Dempsey fight?' he asked. 'Jess Willard.' 1 replied. “Willard was the heavyweight boxing champion of the world, outweighing Jack Dempsey by many pounds and was inches taller. Dempsey was about 6'1”. and weighed only about 185 pounds. Dempsey had started fighting in 1914 as Kid Blackie In those days he fought for purses as little as two dollars and a half I was certain Jess Willard would make short work of him. '"Jess Willard is a powerful brute.' Mr. Gunuenhauser said. But 1 think Dempsey will win. Do you want to bet on the fight?' TH bet on Jess Willard,' 1 replied. 'How about a quarter.' Mr. Guntsenhauser asked. ‘All right.' 1 replied, thinking 1 had just made an easy 25 cents "After Dempsey won lhe fight. 1 avoided the vicinity of the lumber yard. This is one debt I -till owe. It bothered my conscience, but I didn’t have 25 cents. However. I learned a good lesson and 1 vowed never to make a bet I couldn't afford to pay if 1 lost. “In later years. 1 extended the lesson to in­ clude investments. No matter how much of a sure thing an investment appears to be. never obligate yourself to an investment if you are going to worry about it, if you are going to be upset or depressed if you lose your money, don't invest or wager. "After Dad's death in August 1959.1 found a hundred shares of worthless old stock in the bottom of his safety deposit box. On the envelope be had written a note to himself ‘Save, so you won't forget’’ He learned another investment lesson: don't invest until you've thoroughly studied the company. "Every May I al the opening of lhe trout season. Dad would take lhe whole family fishing on Hampton's Creek cast of Delton We would get up before daybreak and arrive Filling the Causeway, Delton. at the creek at sunup, about 3 a.m. Dad had permission from Mr. Hampton to drive down his lane and through a gate lo a field near lhe creek. We aH climbed the fence, baited our hooks and sent after the wily speckled trout. We always caught a few fish, but never very many. About 8 o'clock we would start home. "One May 1. after we had climbed back in­ to the field where we bad left the Model T Ford, a bull came charging across the field. He snorted and pawed the ground. Dad picked up a stone about the size of a baseball and threw it at the bull. His pitching ability served him well as he hit the bull square in the face. The bull backed off a little, but then resumed his snorting and pawing and made a tenative charge. There were lots of stones in the field and Dad held off the bull while Paul climbed the fence, ran up behind the gate and unfasten­ ed it. The rest of us were sitting in the car. Dad errnked the car. threw one final stone at the bull and drove as fast as he could through the gate with the bull in pursuit. Paul opened lhe gate and closed it behind the car just in time. "In July, we all went to the big swamp to pick huckleberries. The oushes were twice as tall as I was. but I picked what I could reach. We paid the owner ten cents a quart for all we picked. Mother canned them, and we had delicious huckleberries all winter. “The big swamp ran between Wall and Pleasant lakes. In the early 1900s there was a causeway consisting of fill and wooden bridges spanning a mile of swamp. But a few years before 1 was bom, the bridges were remo\ cd and lhe entire causeway was built on fill. This was a big job, and the C.K.AS. built a side track on lhe swamp to bring in cars of fill dirt. Hones and wagons hauled the dirt from the cars. At night the teams were hitched to a freight car. “One morning, when the workmen return­ ed. the hones, freight cars and a section of siding were gone. During the night, the swamp had swallowed everything. “A common sight around Delton was Mr. Kelly standing s’raight in the front of his dray, holding a rein in each hand to guide his white hone. Mr. Kelly delivered railway express from the C.K.AS. depot and did many other jobs he could find. “Uncle Will Toot was a favorite with us boys. He was my mother's uncle and son of Adam Toot of Irving. He was a proofreader al the Grand Rapids Press and he and his wife, Clara, liked to spend their vacations with us. Frequently. Dad would rent a cottage tt Wall Lake and we would all live there together for a week or two. We boys looked forward to these visits, but I’m not sure that Dad shared our enthusiasm. The cottages on Wall Lake were the barest of two-story frame structure. The studding was not covered, there was neither electricity nor running water. One well served several cottages. “The furnishings were limited to the barest necessities. We furnished our own bedding and towels. A leaky wooden rowboat went with the cottage. “One day my Uncle Will took Arnold and me fishing. After a time we noticed there was an inch of two of water in the boat. ‘Unde Will, the boat is leaking.' 1 told him. ‘Let k leak.’ be replied, 'Then it will sink,’ I pro­ tested. It ain’t our boat, let it sink,* he said. "Unde Will took Arnold and me on long walks. He showed us the berries we could eat and those which were poisonous, and told us what a rattlesnake sounded like. He was our friend, companion and teacher. We hated to see him leave at the end of his vacation. 1 believe he wanted to stay as much as we wanted him »o. He was the grandfather that we didn’t have. "For some reason wc call Uncle Will, af­ fectionately. ’Unde Spud.' “The summer Arnold was 5 and I was 7. when he came to visit I remembered we hadn’t thanked him for his Christmas present. 1 said to Arnold. ‘What did Uncle Spud get us for Christmas?' Arnold said. “I’ll find out,’ and went over to him and said, ’Unde Spud, what did you get us for Christmas?* ‘Nothin,* Unde Sow) replied. "Unde Will and Aunt Clara had two children. Kate and Roy. who were already grown when I first knew them. Sometimes they came with their folks. They took the Michigan Central to Hastings and the C.K.AS. to Delton. “1 remember the August evenings we sat together on the screened-in back porch visiting, telling stories or just listening to the katydids and watching the harvest moon through the wild cucumber vines that grew over the screens.” (To be continued) No artificial chemical sprays or fertilizers For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Discover the advantage of having aB your major insur­ ance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provide* mean­ ingful saving* and give* last, far. friendly service. Call 4 Farmer* Agent for auto, life, fire, commercial, boat insurance. PLOWSHARES Certified Organic Farm 5400 Wilkins Rd., Hastings (616) 623-8321 or 623-8322 PROGRAM DIRECTOR CHILD CARE CENTER PENNOCK HOSPITAL has an opening for Program Director of credit (not less than 12 hour* in child development, child psychology, or early childhood education acceptable} Business GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent GARY BEGG AGENCY Aeta. Hom, UkCoMMtH las Mcftpn.Siwe.musom BadaMK R45-44S4 FacMMRK FARMERS Nursing PENNOCK HOSPITAL offers an excellent total compensation Flexible Benefits package, paid-time off system, pension plan, turnon reimbursement, plus many other benefits. PENNOCK HOSPITAL Ann Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-3112 LOL A view of post office and Faulkner’s Drugstore. Delton. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 10, 1995 ‘It’s all attitude’ as weight training, conditioning continues for football •Hnd a way.' and "Doni let II win.' and 'Dig it out. Trav.' continue to ring through the weight rooms at the Hastings and Delton high schools this week as the weight mining and condition drills push into full swing. The week before fall football practice be­ gins. athletes are putting the final touches lo. for what for some, is the reason for fall -­ football. Jeff Keller, bead football coach for the Hastings Saxons said this is lhe week the kids really start building lhe team unity. 'We have all the paper work out at lhe way. all the equipment is passed out and lhe kids have nothing to think about lor a few weeks except getting ready tar football." Keller said He said developing a team unily is just the first step in creating a good football team and. while it takes six to eight weeks for the kids lo gel in shape, lhe weight lifting and running Is part of gening the gridden work­ ing together as well as in shape. Rob Heethuis. head football coach at Del­ ton. said the conditioned athlete is the ath­ lete more likely io not be injured. "That is lhe most important thing to me is that none of these young men get burr. The likely a chance of them getting hurt" the Panther coach said. Heethuis also said the weight training and running the Delton athletes are doing can be a "rallying point and motivator* for the team. He said one athlete may be lifting lhe weight, but it is his team mates who are mo- livating him to do better and work harder. "The third thing which makes this week important," Heethuis said, "is that an athlete, or any person, X) is in gixxl shape looks pood and feels -- And - od about himself. that's important u v person.** He said the •hl room has been crowded throughou. ihe summer with ath­ letes numbering 60 to 70 from all lhe sports at DKIIS. pumping some iron on a regular basis. "We’re here to let lhe sweat flow." he said. The Saxon athletes are also working for the coveted "Iron Saxon Award." To earn the award, an athlete competes in the 12mtnute run. three-minute jump rope, twominute sit-up exercises and lhe squat, bench and dead lift with free weights. Keller said kids at Hastings try their heart out for the award which is made equal for all participants by lhe results brng based on weight of the athlete rather than repetitions and weight lifted. "You can already see how the kids are working together." he said. "This is where team unity starts. The Saxons open the season Sept. 1 against Lakewood at home and will play in thv OK Conference. White Division this year. The team will take on league rivals like East Grand Rapids, Forest Hills Central, Lowell. Northview. Wyoming Park, . Zeeland and Hudsonville. The Panthers open the season on the road at Gull Lake and play in the Kalamazoo Valley Association league Saxon John Keffler (top) works on Ns leg muscles on the leg sled while Richard Holzmuller (below) cranks out sit ups In the Iron Saxon test Hastings football hopeful Derek Vefte dead lifts 500 pounds during his Iron Saxon" test. Football practice starts next week, this week being reserved tor conditioning, tor all area schools. However, coaches said most of the players have been working out A horribly wonderful experience for Andrew Mogg at Buick Open "I played horrible," said Andrew Mogg. former Hastings golfer and qualifier for lhe Buick Open in Grand Blanc last week. "But I had a wonderful time and fulfilled a dream of a lifetime " Mogg said the rains come on Thursday, holding up his tee i‘me for nearly eight hours. "The professionals know how. and have had to deal with rain delays like this before," Mogg said. "I wanned up twice and by the time I got oo the course, my body was a little tired." Mogg shot a 5 over par 77 the first day and a 78 the second, not making the cut. "I could stay with them (the pros) on the drives." he said, "but I was not putting very weU." He said he had 72 putts, averaging Holley tops points at Berlin Gun Laks native Bob Holley toon Na fifth win In a row and sixth ol tha season lor lata model slock can Saturday night at Berlin Raceway In Marne In doing so he also look the top spot In foe Parts Plus Auto Stores championship points standings He stands atop tho leaderboard with 1155 points, followed by Randy Sweet ot Kalamazoo wfth 1154 points. For the championship a driver earns 50 points for being foe fastest qualifier. 48 going to second fastest, 47 to third fastest on down the field. Fifty points are also earned tor foe race winner wfth diminishing points for the rest ol foe field. two per hole, over his two outings and "that’s not going to keep you In the competition." He said the pros were better able to handle the delays because golfing is their job and he took hints from other golfers on how to better handle lhe quirks of being on the professional tour. Mogg* Friday's 18-hole* ran into Satur­ day because some of the players playing on Thursday were unable to finish up their rounds and had to finish Friday before the golfers could start their second round. By the lime Mogg got on the course, darkness fell before he could finish. "I played a practice round with Mike Hul­ bert and Justin Leonard." Mogg said. "I knew Justin from a 1991 open we played in. sc it was nice to ace and talk to him again.’ Mogg said that although be was a 'no name’ there, his 25-year-okl ego got a boost when youngsters came up to him and Mkcd for au autograph. ' 1 was giving autographs and It was kind of cool to be in the spotlight for a little while.' He said he will work out the summer at Brookwood Country Club, where bis is cur­ rently a teaching assistant, and Uy » pick up some sponsorships to play in a Florida mini­ lour. BANNER siniJsdFa ASA to make 27th visit to Berlin Bob Seaneker is second in ASA victones al "Jutt to piay for five months in the mini tour." Mogg said. It com $10,000 for just the entry fees. Add <o that the cow of living and people don't realize how much it really costs to play on tour. And you cant take the time for a part-time job. You have io go down there to golf. golf, golf." He said that unless a person is born with a silver spoon in his mouth, a player needs sponsors to get going on the tour. He added that it s a risk for the sponsors because only a handful of players make It big enough that a sponsor might recoup some of their money Mogg said be will also try io qualify for the Greater Milwaukee Open in September and in a few years go to qualifying school , for the PGA. About his Buick Open outing be contin­ ued to say bow much be enjoyed himself and conversations with other golfers. "I keep thinking ’wow.* that was great Just like the pros. I went with the flow and bad a great time." Hastings Women’s Softball League .5-3 .5-3 -L- nospnai Unanita rennocK HAS Machine J-Ad Graphic*... .2-6 Hastinn Mutual Delco Challenge Series will roll back into Bass tournament runners up Jim ot Hastings (left) and partner Randy Ramsey (center) ot Battle Creek placed second. July 29. In lhe Tri State Bass BOhp and under tournament held on the Ma.Ne-Coldwater chain of waterways. Tha two received a check lor $825 from Beiinc'a Smathers, vice-president al Tri State Bass. The two were runners up In last year's $25,000 Classic Tournament 300 at Berlin Raceway. The Eaglewood 300 will mark ASA's 27th race at Michigan’s oldest track. In terms of top-three finishes, Mike Eddy has had the most success of any ASA driver at Berlin. Ed­ dy has won 11 races, finished second six times and finished third twice. ASA’s seven-time champion has also won two pole positions at the 438- nile track. This lhe second time the AC-Delco Challenge Series has visited Berlin Raceway this season. In June. Benson won both the pole position and the 200-lap Port City 200. Eddy was second followed by Glenn Allen Jr. in third. Benson has had a fair amount of success at Berlin, having won six pole positions and three races at the track since 1990. eluding five of lhe first six events al the facili­ ty just outside of Grand Rapids General admission tickers are SIS in ad­ vance and $20 on race day and are available through Berlin Raceway by calling (616) 453-1328. Practice will begin Saturday at I p.m. and conclude al 3 p.m., followed by AC Spark Plugs Qualifications at 5 p.m. and lhe Last Chance Qualifying race at 7 p.m. The Berlin Superslock Division made up of 1994-95 cars will round out the double-header card. The Eaglewood Construction 300 will take the green flag at 9 p.m. The event will be televised live lo a national audience on the Prime Sports Network and its affiliates and broadcast by radio via the American Racing Network Hamess race blankets trophies told Rider correction... Due to a reporting error. Cy Overmyer, the rider of this motorcycle, was misidentified in last week's Banner. He was riding in the 50cc automatic class at the motorcross races.The sports department regrets the error I The Blanket Trophies for winners from the harness races at lhe 1995 Barry County fairgrounds were awarded Aug.6. The County Seat Lounge of Hastings Trophy, was won by a pacer. Minks Burner, BmG2. owned by Richard Peters of Schoolcraft and driven by Rick Peters The Goodtime Pizza of Nashville Trophy, was won by a trotter AxEL Greece Thor. BH4. owned by Robert Arvidson of Richland and driven by Linda Furrow of Hastings. The Bobs Gnll and Restaurant Trophy of Hastings and Lake Odessa, was won by a pacer. Book Burner. BG3. owned by Melvin Wiley of Belleville and driven by Pete Miller. The National Bank of Hastings Trophy, was won by a trotter. Nine To De. BG3. owned by John and Helen DeMull of Sand Lake and driven by their son. Skip DeMull. The Bosley Pharmacy of Hastings Trophy, was won by a pacer. Circle's Chief. BG9. owned by Bob Tait of Portland and driven by Robert Williams Jr. On Monday. The Gibbey's Foot Long of Middleville Trophy was won by a trotter. Jurgys Cup. BF3. owned by Preston Smith of Jackson and driven by Mike Bennett The Moose Lodge 628 of Hastings Trophy was won by a pacer. Shellys Windchaser. BF2. owned by Robert Hall and Donald Roback and driven by Doug Shadbolt. The Fanners Feed Service of Hastings Trophy was won by a trotter. Paragon Vic­ torious. BG5. owned by Al Peden of Martin and driven by son Phil Peden of Grass Lake. The Barry County Fair of Hastings Trophy was won by a pacer. Bullville John. BH4. owned by Buri Brenner of Dorr and driven by Steve Westphal of Hastings. The Varneys Stables of Nashville Trophy was won by a trotter Wall’s Mr. Big. BG6, owned by W.W. Bednarz of Brooklyn and driven by Skip DeMull with a new track record of 2:02.3. Gary Sanlncenio of Hastings presented the Blanket Trophies to the winners and Holli Gardner of Belding took • x Winners Circle pictures. "A Special Thank You for all the Blanket Trophies and sponsors for making the Hamess Races a success ax this years fair, bet­ ter each year” said Norma Varney of Nashville. H & S Machine 16. Hastings Piston Ring 20. Hastings Men’s STANDINGS Hast. Sanitary Seiv Hastings Mutual. .. Jarman Const........... Thrifty Car Rental. Bill's Safety Serv. .. E.W. Blisa.............. . W-L ...9-6 ...6-8 .5-11 .2-14 .2-14 Blue DivWon 14-0 Hastings Chrysler.... 11-5 Kmart........................... 104 Okie Towne (Red)... 104 Oidc Towne (Black). .9-6 TNR.............................. Brian's/Riuema____ „_____ Cappon's........... . ............................................. 5-10 Home Run Leaders - D. Miller 12. M. Davis 10. S Parahall 7. T. Lucas 6, R. Mar­ lin 5. M. Richard 5. G. Ferguson 5. Bobby Madden 5. G. Iverson 5. Bob Madden 5. last Week's Results Sanitary 8 Bills 7; Sanitary?. Blisa 0; Cap­ pons 7. Bliss 0; Chrysler 15. Jarmans 6; TNR 19. Cappon's 2; TNR 15, Brian s 8: Thnfty 5. Bill's 4; Kmart 13. Sanitary 3: Kmart II. Jarman 10. Wednesday. Aug. 9 — 6:30. TNR v». poo’s vs. Jarman's. Thursday. Aug. 10 — 6:30. OTT (Red) vs. OTT (Black); 6:30. OTT (Red) vs. Cappon's; 8:30. Chrysler vs. Cappon's: 9:30. Chrysler vs. Brian's. Friday. Aug. 11 - 6:30. OTT (Black) vs. Kmart; 7:30. OTT (Black) vs. Kmart: 8:30, OTT (Black) vs Mutual. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, Aupu«t 10, 1995 — Page 11 CONDITIONING ...from pravtot* p«a Panther Jon Mitchell drips sweat on weight machine while pulling out repetitions Saxon Ben Appleby grits his teeth lo pun the weight around Ns shoulders one more time. County budget Continued from Page 1 about increasing fees to help generate more revenue for the shelter. • Debated over the number of commis­ sioners who should be allowed to attend the Michigan Association of Counties Confer­ ence Aug. 21 and 22 in Muskegon. Com­ missioners plan to commute, so there will be no overnight expenses. It was originally proposed to just allow Bailey and Brown to attend the conference, but several commis­ sioners said the conferences are invaluable and that two people could not possibly at­ tend all the meetings. The board then voted unanimously to allow all interested commis­ sioners to have the opportunity to attend. Wenger said be thought Brown’s attendance fee should come out of his own budget rather than from the commissioners’ training fund and lhe other commissioners agreed. The cost is $200 per person and James said commissioners have always paid for their own meals rather than charge flood expenses to the county more money than it actually has. commented Commissioner Sandy James. "It's a wash.- she said. Wenger noted that a number of years ago PCI kept lhe money when fees were paid, but then it was learned that procedure wasn't legal either. “The trust and agency fund is the way to go rather than through the general fund." Goebel said. "Why it was done that way. I can't explain (the rationale). It was probably the best way to be perceived to do it at the time." In other business al Wednesday's meeting, lhe board Panther Paul Vickery Is encouraged, rather loudly, by team mate James Slbberson. that the weight is not supposed to win. Panther Chris Marlow screams out one more repetition before tho bar bells take his last ounce of strength. • Heard from a citizen. Jeff Worden, who has researched seven animal shelters in neighboring counties to find out how Barry’s fees and policies for animal adoption, licens­ ing and spay/neuter programs compare with others. He found that Barry's fees were the lowest and suggested that commissioners might want to review his research and think Plans for new subdivision unveiled in Nashville by Cindy J. Smith Staff Writer Nashville may have a new subdivision in the near future, if plans submitted to the Village Council recently are approved. Jeff Beebe presented a preliminary drawing of a plat that included four phases of devel­ opment encompassing 45 acres located Brumm Road. 'This plan will provide needed housing to lhe area, along with extra income to the vil­ lage. including a larger tax base." said The subdivision would include 44 lots, when, when improved, would generate $152,000 annually, according to Beebe, who also said be feels that the development will bring at least 40 families into the commu­ nity. "If these families move into the commu­ nity. a majority of their income will be spent in the community. They will do their banking in Nashville, and I believe that this will create some new jobs." he said. What kinds of homes will be built if this is approved? Beebe plans a subdivision with restrictions as to stze and type of homes, planning that each will be 1.200 to 15.00 square feet in living area and will have attaclied garages, selling in the $100,000 range. Plans also include by-laws and dues. “After studying the area, we feel that Nashville residents can afford a home some­ where between $95,000 and $120,000" he said. There will be. however, costs to the vil­ lage to make necessary improvements prior to any development. Beebe asked lhe council for not only a preliminary approval but for sewer to the property and a tax abatement as well. "You have control over lhe assessments" be said. "I would like an abatement until the first house is sold" Council members questioned the request KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING Thanks to MDA research, for more than a million Americans affected by neuromuscular diseases, the future looks brighter than ever. Muscular AuocMion 1-800-572-1717 Tor a lax break, and Beebe told them that they could Instruct their assessor. Jud Coo­ ley. to work with him to make lhe project a success. And what about sewer? "There is phone service to this area, but I will need sewer out there* he told council members. He added that be bad run necessary soil tests at various places in the area and was told by officials from the Health Department that the lots would not "perk." Right now. according to council members, sewer funds total about a quarter of a million dollars, but improvements to the Brumm Road property will be expensive, according to the study submitted by Beebe. Costs will range between $25 and $30 per linear foot to the property from existing lines, and a pressurized pump station will be necessary. According to Beebe, total costs initially to the village would be $63,000. "Once sewer is in there, the village will recoup their investment. If for some reason this development fails for me right now. someone will develop the property in the near future, it is a prime area." Beebe said. Beebe, who wants to begin construction of the subdivision this fall, plans to pay for roads and electricity, and add sidewalks and curbs at a later date. He said that once homes begar selling, there will be revenue to add those type of improvements. "This project will begin with a costs of about five to six thousand dollars per lot I will then use monies from phase one to fi­ nance the next phase and so on. I will not realize any Income from this project until . ‘ phase four." he said. Council members said all looks fine on the surface, but they want more time to re­ view the project All agreed that the plans warranted investigation. "We win have legal fees, but should con­ tact our attorney," this is a major decision and can't be rushed into." said Village President Carroll Wolff. "We needjustificaiipn io say either yes or nG." ** * Beebe offered to share in legal expenses to "get the ball rolling" at the conclusion of his presentation. GET YOUR COPIES Hastings Belli flCF at any of these area locations In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Concord Drugs Mason-Davis Line Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies United Gas Station (W State St.) Terry’s Tick Tock S&S Country Store Gun Lake — In Middleville Cappon’s Station Crystal Rash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market In Lake Odessa Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville South End Little’s Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 10, 1995 Milk production dips in heat wave Area dairy farmers feel the heat by Barbera Gall Sktf Writer As lhe saying goes, ii wasn’t the heat, it was lhe humidity. People weren’t the only creatures who suffered during this summer’s two waves of record-breaking discomfort. Animals of all shapes and sizes were endangered by the combination of heat and high humidity. In dairy herds across Michigan, the effect of the weather showed up in milk produc­ tion. which dipped an average of 15 percent across the state during the second heal blast in mid-July. Wall Wosje, manager of the Michigan Milk Producers Association, said that farmers even lost valuable cows to what he described as a "very difficult environment" for the big animals, which .an be worth as much as $1300 to $2,000. Some local farmers suffered an even bigger drop in milk production than the stale average. Butch Welton, who milks about 40 cows at his Caledonia operation, said his cows were averaging an excellent 75 pounds a day before the July heat wave look its toll. In three days, production dropped to less than 52 pounds a day. "They're just like us." he said. "When it’s that hot. they just don't feel like eating. And when they quit eating, they don't make milk, and when that happens, our income goes down. "During that first heat spell, they used their reserves to produce, and so when the second wave came along, they didn't have any resouces left and their production lagged.Welton said that since lhe weather has cooled off. production is back up. but not to the level it was. John Fmkbemer, who helps his father and brother run the Twin Pints Dairy Farm in Caledonia, said he estimates production at their operation dropped about 20 percent dur­ ing the last heat wave "I get up about 3 a.tn. to start work." he said, "and I would wake up still sweating because of the humidity. "When it's still 80 degrees at that hour, you know your cows haven't had a chance to reco .er from the heat during the night. "The humidity really is harder on them than Just high temperatures. One day. it was like milking puppy dogs, those cows were panting so hard." Finkbeiner said that to help combat this problem at his farm, one of the cow bams is built without side walls. Special shades are installed instead of a solid wall. These can be raised to protect lhe cows from wind, sun or severe weather, but usually the shades are down during the summer to let lhe air circulate Finkbeiner said that during the heat spells, that bam was at least 10 degrees cooler than the out of doors because of the shade and the air movement. Jerry Good, a partner at the Med-O-Bloom Farm on 100th Street, agreed that farmers have changed the way they build bams for their cows. "We used to build ’em real tight and snug to keep the cows warm." he said. "Now we're taking the siding off the bams so the air Bows through the walls, or we re building them without real walls, like the Rnkbeiners have done. We’ve learned it’s more important to keep the cows cool in the hot weather, because as long as they can gel out of the wind, they do just fine in the cold weather." He said that some operations have installed misting systems or large fans that help cool the animals during the heat. Med-O-Bloom. which milks 400 cows a day. also lost money during the second heat wave, with production dropping about 30 percent. Good said. That translates into 8,000 fewer pounds of milk a day. or a loss erf 1.000 gallons of milk. "We get $1 per gallon, so that's a real cash loss." Good said. "And the lower production continued even after the beat wave broke. \th \athuitil DALMATION S YRS. OU) liver A white female, 1st $75 takes her. (616-467-4903.) f arm GOVT NOW HIRING. $11,100-$122,000 * BENE­ FITS. NO EXP. OK. CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-371-4901 EXT. J-1951 SWEETCORN TIME al Bmdbcck’s. Sold by the dozen, bushel, or pick-up load. 1 mile south of Woodbury on M-66. 616-367-4111 I hl/' Want, if ATTENTION: RN’s and LPN’s, Hastings area. Vat experience required. Private duty, day shifts available. Please cxD Visiting Nurse Extra Care. 1-616-365-3996. 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Good reported one loss, a cow that had taken ill just as the heat wave started. "She just couldn't come back." he said. "They arc just not geared for this weather in Michigan." He also pointed out that while serious, the dip in milk production really is a short-term problem. The long-term effects of the heat could be even more severe, he said. "A kx of people don't realize that losses just start with the hot weather. When the cows don’t eat right they are more likely to get sick, go lame, develop foot problems, and most serious, they lose their calves. "We had a number of miscarriages because of the heat, and that means fewer calves in June. The dollar loss there is considerable." The farmers agreed that the only bright spot has been this summer's booming grain harvest, also partly due to the heat and humidity. "Our good wheat harvest will help us with our cash flow, that's for sure," said Finkbeiner. "But on the oilier hand, 1 was hoping to apply the income from our wheat to some of our debt. Now that will have to wait." Although lhe dairy farmers will have to recoup both long- and short-term losses because of the unusual heat, their problems probably will not affect the consumer. "The cause-and-effect system is probably not that much out of balance." explained Finkbeiner. Because bottled milk is the most important dairy product, it is the first place the milk goes. About 40 percent of all milk ends up in bottles and canons, said Wosje. After the demand for bottled milx is met. the surplus milk is used for products that have some storage life, like powdered milk and cheese. Then, if milk production should really drop, the demand for bottled milk still can be met because there is a large reserve of other dairy products in storage "Despite the loss in Reduction we Just raw. I don’t think that any family has to worry about the kids not having milk with their meals," said Wosje. "If prices do go up a little this fall. it will be more because the production cycle is at a normal low point. At this same time, school Is starting, and demand lends to be at its peak." Wosje said lhe heat spells this summer were too short to make a noticeable impact oo the dairy market. "A prolonged weather problem, like the drought we had in 1988. would hurt the con­ sumer as well as the farmer. That year, the drought lasted all summer. Farmers' crops withered and died without rain, and it was a widespread problem. "This year, our farmers at least are getting in good feed supplies and are getting some revenue for their crops." Finkbeiner said that lhe effects of heal are Just one of the problems farmers have to learn to live with. "This was tough, but then, it could have been worse, I guess. And you have to look for the positives. For instance, we were told the trend is that production will be down a little for many reasons, not just the heat." said Finkbeiner. "For the farmer, that's actually good news, because we were worried about a price decrease in milk, and that would really have hurt. "I guess there usually is a silver lining in every dark cloud." be added with a smile. "But then, farmers have to be optimists. If we weren't, we'd probably all just quit the business.” SERTA POSTUREPEDIC Luxury firm kingsize mattress set. Like new! 6 months old. Cott $1,300, sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-2251 by Karen M.nck Suff Writer The Hastings branch of the Secretary of State Office has been temporarily closed, forcing patrons go out of lhe county for ser­ vices. Signs in lhe windows al 305 W. MUI Sl say the office Is dosed "due to physical plant problems.' The signs urge patrons to use Secretary of Stale offices in lhe surrounding counties. Elizabeth Boyd, director of public relations for the Secretary of State, said the office is suffering from air quality problems. "We share the building with another busi­ ness. and the nature ot lhe business is much different thio our own. Il was not conducive to an office setting." she said. The Secretary of State office shares a building with an automotive supplier. "We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers." she said. "We are concerned about the quality of the work space, not only for our employees, but for our customers as well." she said. It will reopen al a temporary location as soon as arrangements are finalized. Boyd said lhe office has sei up a tentative temporary space, but she is not yet at liberty to reveal the location She said routine transactions such as vehi­ cle or watercraft renewals can be done by mail or fax. If the transactions need to be done in petson. citizen. can use the Secretary of Stale Offices in the following locations: Ionia office. Ill N. Steele Su Battle Creek office. Suite E, 1791 W. Columbia Ave.; Allegan office. 430 Western Ave.; Kalamazoo west office. 114 Westmain Mall; Kalamazoo central office. Suite 170. 300 S Kalamazoo Mall: Grand Rapids office. 3642 28th Street SE. All offices are open Monday. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 xm. to 5 pm. Wednesday hours are 11 cm. to 7 p.m.. ex­ cept Kalamazoo Central, which is open 9 to Three hurt when truck hits tree Three people were injured when the pick-up truck they were riding in Brock a tree lan Wetkesday. The driver of the Chevrolet pickup. Todd A. Osterbrock of Grand Rapids, told Barry County Sheriffs deputies that he lost control of lhe car while traveling south on Briggs near Shaw Lobe Road Onerbrock. 16. said he was slowing down lo compensate for fog and a curve in the road when he Ion control and crossed the nonMxxnd lane at the road. The truck went off the roadway and struck a tree. Osterbrock and his passengers. Amber Crisher. 15. of Middleville, and Janies Uhl, 17, of Kentwood, were transported to Pennock Hospital In Hastings Crisher and Uhl wre not waring seal belts, lhe sheriff's department accident report said. Two arrested for driving in field Two men were arrested after allegedly driving a pick-up truck through a alfalfa field last Thursday. The alfalfa us'Jk owned by Howard Smith of Freeport, sustained at least $2,000 in damage. Joseph D. Bloom. 25. of Alto, and Steven R. Henderson. 21. of Grand Rapids, were charged with malicious destruction of property over $100. according to a Michigan Slate Police report. Bloem was also charged with operating under the influence ot liquor, after trees before coming to rest in a ditch. He was not injured. Pontoon lost in blaze To team how you can help, call the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. ^1 1-800CHILDREN A pontoon boat caught fire at lhe Guo Lake Marina Monday, totaling the water craft. The boat owner, whose name was not released, received minor bums on his hands, said Thomapplc Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard. The fire started when the man attempted to fill gas into his boat. The boat had been running and was still hot. “These things happen, and people don’t think about it." uid Woodard. The pontoon was tied to the dock, which was slightly charred in lhe fire. Woodard said the pontoon was a total loss. House loses electricity in fire A house sustained smoke damage and lost all electricity in a fire Tuesday afternoon in Hickory Comers. The fire was electrical in nature, said Hickory Comers Fire Chief Harry Snyder. The BEDROOM OUTFIT, beauti­ ful oak finish. 2 months old, includes dresser with minor, chest, headboard and luxury firm q ucensi ze mattress set. Cost over $1,200 new, will sacrifice for $250. 1-517-699-4148 SEALY QUEENSIZE MATTRESS set, still m the plastic with steel frame. Cost $800. sell for $225. 1-517-676-6414_____________ Secretary of State branch office temporarily closed be allegedly tried to flee lhe scene and bad an accident The stale police report states Bloem was driving his pickup through Smith’s Held east of Hammond Road and north of Brown Road around 8 pm. Thuraday. Aug. 3. and was spotted by Smith's son The Smiths chased Bloem's truck, which fled into a two-track private drive in Hamnxtnd Road. Bloem lou control ot the truck there and hit two small 3 PIECE LIVING ROOM outfit. Includes couch, love scat, and chair. “Country Blue”. 1 month old. Sacrifice $285. 1-517-699-4148_____________ FULLSIZE MATTRESS SET with frame, oak headboard, 2 matching night stands and two while table lamps. 1 year old Cost $750 new. sell all for $175 or best offer. 1-517-882-0262_____________ Signs in the window at the Secretary of State office on Mil Street indicate the building b dose for physical ptant problems. fire, at 1201 Hickory Road, started in lhe basement in the fuse box. Snyder said the call for help came at 3:44 p.m.. and lhe Hickory Corners Fire Department was there within five minutes. By that time, the fire was headed toward lhe floor boards, but firefighters were able to extinguish it. The house's residents, including three children, escaped without injury. Snyder estimated the damage at $2,000 to $2300. saying the house would need to be The brochure. Swindlers are Calling, gives you 10 ways to avoid being a victim of telemarketing fraud. so you won’t be just a statistic. Call for a free copy! 800-621-3570; 800-572-9400 (in Illinois) rewired ‘Stolen’ car found 1OO yards away The report of a car jacking in lYairieville Township turned out to be premature after it was discovered the car disappeared on ns ow n last Thursday. A vehicle was reported car jacked from Milo Road west of M-43 by its owner. Linda Essex of Wayland, approximately 5 p.m. Aug 3. Essex had stopped at a road side vegetable stand and left the car running because her daughter, Hayley, age 2, was strapped into a car scat in back seat, said Prairieville Police Chief Charles Frary. While Essex was at the vegetable stand, the car slipped ir.»o drive gear and drove off the north side of the road, over a small hill and came to rest on a brush pile 100 yards away, said Frary. ftjlice were <iblc to locate lhe car by following the lire tracks in the brush. The car was undamaged and the child was not injured. 4 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-08-17.pdf 01bc91635ddd2decb47c14b9c4aff943 PDF Text Text 1 HASTINGS Pt’HIC LIBRARY 12! S CHURCH St HASTINGS. M. 49058 1833 McKeown Bridge project cleared Founders Weekend a hit in Delton See Page 2 SeePage 3 Solid waste plan back to county See Page 5 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 I Hastings THURSDAY. AUGUST 17. 1995 VOLUME f41.NO.26 News Briefs First Ward to have write-in camfidate Barry Wood, 5144 S. Broodway. Im ■taw-nrl Ns uaratiom toseek the Fira Word City Council seat as a write-m CMtbdate. No one filed for the post before the deadline last May. Fast Ward Cooncdtnaa Frank Caaupbcfl ia leaviag die real to ran far mayor. Wood appeared al Monday night's council meeting. The elecnoo will be held Nor. 7. Thus far. there is only one rare, between in­ cumbent Maureen Ketchum and Plann­ ing Conmdaiod member Deb Duroy in the Foor* Ward. Aho on the bailor will be a qurafon of raautg the city's maximum millage rale from 16.2 Io 16.85 mills io ftmd River­ tide Cemetery operations. Jaycees to have fishing contest The Hsstinftlsyrecr will be in charge XI. - *- maw C—X,_.. lANNER M*. r-arx. The free fishmg contest and clinic will begin at 8 aj» and will ran until about W. The Jaycees said n will take place rain or dune, autera the weather is par­ ticularly severe. Prins will be awarded in four dif­ ferent age categories: including 4-6.7-9. 10-12 mJ 13-16 Each perticipaaing rhiM will receive a bag cnatsintng a variety of heme. Twenty-five area businesses are helping tn sponsor the ccntete. Puvats are urged io pre-register their children by catling Lynden Sackrider al 948-3035 after 6 p.m. or Suaanne Parker M 945-9454 any time The Jaycees wfll provide fishing poles rod bait, but kids who lave their own rods and reels may bring them. The contest will begin with instruction on rates and some angling techniques Dawn Patrol slated for Sunday morning The annual Dawn Patrol fly-in Imnkfmi will take place from 7 to 11 a.tn. Sunday at rhe Hastings Airport. About 800 people usually show up for rhe annual breakfast and fly-in. nearly half of them come in by ptene. Things will be handled a little dif­ ferently for the breakfast this year, as Dick Hodge will do rhe cooking and members of the Hastings Flying Association will bus ubtea. Those attending can enjoy a plane ride for $10 per person. The breakfast will coat adeks $3.50 and children under 12 win coat Zl each. Blues concert to help MDA A blues festival scheduled far noon San in's, will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association The MDA and the Manufacturers Group of Michigan are combining ef­ forts to pm on the charity fund-raiser rm of Hastings at PoeriU Past. 5005 Chief Noonday Rond, about a mile cast of the Blarney Stone. Headliniag the entertainment will be saxophonist Eddie Shaw and his band the Wolf Gang, guitarist Cash McCall and saxophonist A.C. Reed, with a back-up group, the Mo Blues Band. Tickets are available al all TtckctMateer outlets, including the Boomto» n Sound Shop ia Hastings The tickets are $10 for adults. $5 fair children 10 and under in advance, and $12 and $6 at the gate the day of the concert Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 25' Voters may decide historic district issue by David T. Yocng Editor The issue of creating a historic district In Hastings ultimately may be decided by the voters. City Manager Howard Penrod told the City Council Monday night that Lisa Iberle. who Uvea on West Green Street, within whai would have been the historic district, earlier that day submitted an initiatory petition without signatures The petition read: "The below signed reg­ istered voters request that the City Council adopt the Historic District Ordinance Num­ ber 286. including the boundaries surveyed and set by the Historic District Study Com­ mittee and create the Maple Ridge Historic District­ Council decided to refer the matter to City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes, who will study the petition's language to sec if it is appro- priate for balks language. Council has two options If a petition with al least the minimum required signatures Is submitted. Il can adopt the ordinance, as the petition asks, or it can have the issue placed before voters, cither in ihe city election scheduled for Nov. 7. or in a special election at a later date. Iberle said Stic submitted the petition to have ihe attorney look over the wording to see if it was "a correct legal document.' Then she hopes io begin the process of ob­ taining signatures, which she hopes io have completed by the end of this month. She said she understands that she will need al least 630 signatures of registered voters within the city in order io get It on the Nov. 7 ballot. However. Iberle said she docs not want to wail until Aug. 28 to learn if she can circulate the petitions. She has asked tor attorney opinion this week, citing a provision in the city charter that calls for a ■prompt’ legal response from the city. Council on July 24 rejected, on s 7-2 vote, a proposed ordinance io create Hastings' firsl-cver historic district. The recommenda­ tion for such a district came from a special appointed Maple Ridge Historic District Committee that had worked on the matter for more than two yean. The proposal met was met with vocal op­ position from a number of people who staled al a public hearing May 18 that such a district would create 'an extra layer of bureaucracy' and they opposed a commission that would have me power io approve or reject homeowners’ remodeling plant. After Fekkes reviews ihe wording on the petition, she will report io the council at its Monday. Aug. 28. though Iberle is seeking legal opinion this week. City officials said that if there is a petition dnve io gel the issue on the ballot, ii would have io gamer the signatures of st least 15 percent the number of people who voted in the last dty election. In November 1993. The petitions would have to be received, ap­ proved and verified by sometime in the middle of September, according to City Clerk Sharon Vickery. Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum said she didn 1 want the iwo-week delay in refer­ ring il io the city attorney to cost citizens the chance to gel the issue on the Nov. 7 ballot. However. Penrod said. The earliest we can act on it is at the next meeting. We're not delaying." Councilman David J asperse aald that if the petitions don’t meet the deadline for See HISTORIC, continued page 3 Animal shelter addition on hold by David T. Young Editor A proposal to add a portable classroom building to the Barry County Animal Shelter site on Ind-istrial Park Dnve is still in limbo. The Michigan Department of Natural Re­ sources has said it wants to hear the city’s opinion of the request before II decides whether or not to issue a permit The reason for DNR involvement is dial the building would be located on the flood plain, which is on city property near the Thornapple River and the city's wastewater treatment plant. Council tabled the request and is asking the DNR for an extension on the deadline for its remarks about the plan. Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer and County Board Chairman James Bailey Mon­ day night asked the City Council for its blessing, saying that the 20- by 40-fool portable classroom would be used for offices for personnel, freeing up existing space to house the animals. They added that See SHELTER, continued page 3 State Street sports new look The corridor on State Street in Hastings between Broadway and Cook Road sports an entirely new look with the completion of work installing banners, ornamental pear trees and lights that match the fixtures in the downtown area. The banners, trees and lights effectively tie the downtown area and the rest of the highway heading west out of the city Area foster care patient missing since Monday By Karen Mauck Staff Writer Helicopters and police dogs have been used in the search for a 38-year-old fosier home resident missing since noon Monday. Bradley Pollitt was last seen at noon Monday, Aug. 14. al the foster care home where he resided on Burchell Road, said Prairieville Township Police Chief Charles Frary. Pollitt was last seen wearing a dark Tshin. blue jeans and tennis shoes. He was carrying a dark blue backpack. Frary said it appears Polliil ran away from the home. Polliil is described as a while male, 5 feet 10 inches tall and 257 pounds. Frary said Pollitt is a VA patient and on various types of medication. He has not had any of his medication since before he left the home. The Veterans Administration has been contacted about his disappearance, the police chief said. He said Pollitt was last seen at the foster care home by another resident. The resident said he saw Pollitt walking toward a lake where he likes to fish That area was the first place police checked. Frary said. The chief said a resident reported seeing Pollitt around 1:30 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Crcssy and Enzian roads, but authorities did not know this until later, after starting a door-to-door search of residents homes. Frary said. He said the helicopter and dogs were used to search through com fields and water, be­ lieving Pollitt may have become disoriented and lost. K-9 units from Battle Creek and Wayland and a state police helicopter were called in for a search Tuesday. ”We covered all the area as much as we could." Frary said. "I have a gut feeling he is not too far away." Frary said the ground and air search crews were important, especially in light of the current weather conditions. "As hot as it's been, he could have laid down, or gotten into water and not been able to gel out." he said. "A hundred things go through your mind." Police agencies in Allegan. Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties have been notified to be on the lookout for Pollitt. Frary said. "We covered all the area as much as we could. I have a gut feeling he is not too faraway." J J -Charles Frary Anyone with information of Pollitt's whereabouts is asked to call the Prairieville Township Police Department at (616) 623­ 2691. together, with the entire length of State Street now decorated with the same type fixtures. For a story on the winding up of the Slreeetscape in the City of Hastings, see next weeks issue of the Reminder (photo courtesy of Howard Wilson) �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 17. 1995 News Briefs Painting service has no approval Hutihgi City Manager Howard Penrod warns local residences that anyone who solicits painting house numbers has not been approved by the <*»• . _ . Penrod said someone is offering to paint numbers for a fee. but such a ser­ vice must have official approval in an ef­ fort to cut down on the number of scams attempted against residents Barbershop group is Showcase guest The Galaxies Quartet, a barbershop group, and the Singing Strings, a fivemember bluegrass and country group, will be featured at the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings. The Galaxies, from the Grand Rapids area, arc making tgheir second ap­ pearance at the Showcase. The Singing Strings members are from Middleville and Grand Rapids. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Library plans used book sale The Hastings Public Library will have a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 9. at K mart. The library is accepting donations of used books in good condition. This is the second year for the sale. Hard cover books w ill sell for 50 cents each and paperbacks will cost 25 cents Volunteers and vehicles to transport books arc needed. For more informa­ tion. or for help carrying books into the library, call 945-<263. Friends of Hospice picnic is Aug. 24 The second annua! Friends of Hospice picnic potluck will be held at Fish Hat­ chery Park nt 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24. The event is open to everyone who has attended grief recovery sessions or is otherwise affiliated somehow with Barry Community Hospice. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass, table service and beverage. Guests arc welcome. For more information, call the Hospice office at 948-8452 Farmers Picnic starts tonight The Sunfield Farmers Picnic will start tonight and run through Sunday . Aug. 20 The festivities will start at 7 p.m. tjnight w ith an opening ceremony in the park, which will include a reception for grand marshal David Thompson and ballgames. Friday's activities will include arts and crafts, a Puff-n-Pedal pull, a barbecue at 5 p.m.. a prince and princess contest, karaoke and the firemen’s bingo. The events scheduled for Saturday are th rec-on-th rec basketball, a pancake breakfast, a parade at noon, arts and crafts, bingo, an antique tractor pull, cake walk, frog jumping competition, an ox roast al 5 p.m.. a variety show and a fireworks display. On Sunday, there will be a multidenominational church service in the park, beginning at 11 a.m. For more information on the baskelball tourney, call Phillip Smith al 566-8461; for parade or arts and crafts information, call Cathy Goodycoontz at 566-8948; and for information about the variety show, call Kerry Wilcox at 566-8463 Task force hearing planned in Ionia State Rep Terry Geiger (R-Lake Odessa) will have an Alertnatives to In­ carceration Task Force hearing from I to 3 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 29. at Ionia City Hall. 114 N Kidd St. The task force is one of six Republican panels meeting this summer to discuss public policy issues. Geiger and ocher lawmakers arc seeking opinions on the most effective methods of dealing with the growing number of adult felony offenders. "Michigan's prisons are dangerously close to their breaking points.” said Geiger, chairman of the House Ap­ propriations Subcommittee on Judiciary. "The time has come to develop in­ itiatives which will provide relief for our overcrowded prisons while guaranteeing public safety.” The Ionia hearing is the third in a statewide scries of meetings. Members invite testimony from the public, law en­ forcement officials, judicial system representatives and others concerned about the state's rising prison population B<nh oral and written testimony are welcome For more information, call Geiger's office in Lansing at (517) 373-0842 Lake O Chamber backs school bond The Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce, repreaenring 138 businesses, organizations and in­ dividuals. has decided to actively sup­ port the Lakewixxl schools' bond pro­ posal. which will be decided on Satur­ day. Sept. 23 The school district is seeking approval of a $31 million. 8.37-tnill bond pro­ posal to build a new high school, move the junior high into the existing high school and make renovations al other buildings Steam engine show set in Clarksville The sixth annual Clarksville area Anti­ que Steam Engine show will be held Fri­ day. Saturday and Sunday. Aug. 18-20, on Robbtn Road, south of the Clarksville village limits. The activities will include oil pulls, craft booths, antique gas engines, shingle mills, a slow race, daily thrashing, afternoon parades and a pedal pull. On Saturday, there also will be a pig roast from 5 to 7 p.m.. square dancing and a performance by country singer Calvin Power from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Special guest at the show will be honored farmer Irv Stahl Admission is $3 per adult. Children under 12 will be admitted free. National Bank continues 5 stars National Bank of Hastings has been awarded its 23rd consecutive five-star rating from Bauer Financial Reports Inc., a Florida-based bank research and rating firm. The award recognizes National Bank for safety. strength and performance The rating is based on analysis of financial data March 31, as filed with federal regulators The five-star designation, the highest on a scale of one to five, indicates that National Bank' tangible capital ratio ex­ ceeded twice the level required by federal regulations and that the bank is soundly invested and profitable Bone marrow drive planned in Delton The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will a blood bank and bone marrow drive Monday. Aug. 28. at the St. Ambrose Church in Delton Goal for the blood campaign will be 60 pints. The county’s second-ever bone marrow drive at the same time will have a goal of 75 pints. Barry County's first bone marrow drive was last March in Delton, under the leadership of Jackie Regis. It was so successful that another is planned. A match was found for Wendy Dillworth, the patient on whose behalf the campaign was conducted, and she received a transplant and now is doing well, according to reports. Those who are at least 17 years of age. weigh at least 110 pounds, are in reasonably good health and haven't given Hood within 56 days of the drive are eligible to contribute. For more information, call the Red Cross chapter office in Hastings at 945-3122 or 1-800-968-4283 Grief recovery series in Delton Barry Community Hospice will have a four-week series of grief recovery classes in Delton, beginning Tuesday. Aug. 22. frc.n 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Rev. William Hertel, who has completed Hospice volunteer training, and Faith United Methodist Church will be hosts for the serie*. The grief recovery sessions combine learning about the grief process with a chance to talk with others who have lost loved ones. The series is offered at no charge to participants. For more information. ca!l Barry Community Hospice at 948-8452. Antique auto show, swap meet slated The 26th annual Antique Auto Show and Swap Meet will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Charlton Park. The event, sponsored by the Vc'xran Car Club of America. Battle Creek chapter, will feature more than 200 operating antique automobiles. Cars 25 years and older are considered antiques and will be admitted free, along with the driver. The first 200 cars to enter will receive a dash plaque and door prizes will be given away to antique auto owners. Auto buffs can find, buy or swap many types of auto parts or accessories as part of the swap meet. There will be a flea market and arts and crafts vendors. Vintage autos will be displayed throughout the historic village, with their year and make. Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for children ages 5 to 15 Admission will in­ clude the show, a 16-building historical village and swimming at Thomapplc Lake. Food and beverages also will be available on the grounds For more information, call 945-3775. David Spaulding named < new assistant principal David Spalding has been named assistant principal at Hastings High School, replacing Patricia Murphy, who took a position in another school district. Spalding has been teaching chemistry, physics, and mathematics for Battle Creek. Harper Creek schools during the past five years. Besides his teaching responsibilities at Harper Creek High School, Spalding has been head coach of the girls’ basketball and varsity track teams. He also has coached the freshmen boys’ basketball team and served as an advisor for the Students Against Drunk Drivers (SADD) Club, the student pep dub and ihe ski club. Spalding was chairman of the Informational Reading Improvement Committee, in con­ junction with Harper Creek High School’s ac­ creditation work. In that capacity, he recently attended the national convention of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Spalding earnec his bachelor of science degree from Central Michigan University with a major in physics and chemistry. He then took graduate courses in educational leadership from Western Michigan Universi­ ty. and will receive his master's degree in 1996 Spalding is married and has an infant daughter. Smith won’t run for Levin’s seat After a series of meetings in the Seventh Congressional District, Congressman Nick Smith has confirmed that he will will not seek the U.S. Senate seat now held by Carl Levin. Smith said, “I owe it to my supporters to seriously examine the possibility, but I have decided that now is not the right time for me to run for the U.S. Senate. The Seventh Congressional District in­ cludes four townships, Baltimore, Assyria, Maple Grove and Johnstown, in Barry County. Smith, a Republican from Addison, is serv­ ing his second two-year term in Congress. Vem DeMott (center) and Commissioner Lew Newman listen as Commissioner Linda Watson reads a tribute to DeMoll from the Barry County Board of Commissioners. DeMott honored for repair of clock and bell tower by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor After many years of silence, citizens and virfton in Hastings seem to be enjoying the sounds of the vintage bell in the Barry Couniy courthouse clock tower. No oc seems to know how long the 1893 bed was silent but thanks to the work of Vem DeMott and his friends, the bell of­ ficially started lolling the hours again on July 4 this year. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers last week praised and (hanked DeMott for his dedication to the preservation of part of the county's past, noting that his work will "be of long lasting benefit to its citizens." DeMott, the board said, has provided time and expertise to the repair of ihe courthouse clock in Hastings and most recently repaired the bell in the courthouse bell tower. DeMott deserves the praise of the citizens of Barry County, the board's resolution said. "The Barry Couniy Board of Commis­ sioners recognizes Vcrn DeMott as one of Barry County’s leading citizens in the preservation of our history and on behalf of future generations, thank him for his tireless efforts," commissioners said. DeMott accepted a framed copy of the board's resolution during the Aug 9 County Board meeting. He also has been modest about his accomplishments. "Don't give me the credit, lots of people helped me." DeMott has said. McKeown Bridge project receives federal clearance by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The proposed Preservation pf the historic McKeown Road bridge and plans to build a replacement bridge nearby have received clearance from the Federal Highway Administration and the National Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Commissioner Sandy James told the County Board last week that the federal agencies have notified county officials that work on the old and new bridge In Hastings Charter Township will have no adverse effect on the property, which is eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. James A. Kirschensteiner, programs and environmental engineer for the Federal Highway Administration, said the county may proceed with further project development. In view of the "finding no adverse impacts," Jack Kineman, county road engineer-manager, has been told a Michigan Transportation Department engineer to proceed with the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for the bridge Road Commission had committed $20,000 to the project (money that had been sched­ uled to tear down the old bridge), the Park Board. $1,000. the County Board. $4,000 and Pouwatomi Resource, Conservation & Development Council, $4,000." With $29,000 of the local match already in hand, Petrrion went to the County Histori­ cal Society to see if the organization would raise the remaining $12,087 of the required $41,087 local match. Parks said. "So whai is needed is to get the other half, somehow, collectively, and then the state will give us a go," he said. "The bottom line is that hopefully by • letting people know that it’s going to hap­ pen and taking some of the question marks out of the way. and that by reviving their memories, that this is a project that needs support, that they will help the Historical Society and whoever else is working on this, to get their funds." Parks said. "If people think you have the grant, then why worry? We only have the grant on the basis that we will raise local funds to match ft. And if you cant give that assurance and, of course, if the money is not in the pot." Society. "Hey, if you could get a bunch of people to give just a dollar or $5, the small donations add up after a while " "We are so close -we can taste it," Commissioner Robert Wenger said last projects. "Please pass along my thanks to Ozzie Parks, of the Joint Economic Development Commission, for his assistance in preparing the documentation necessary to forward this project along," MDOT development engineer Ronald R. Boomer told Kineman in that's a different story. "There might be some people who are looking at it as: ’Let the other guy do ft. I don't need to give $5 or $1'," Mike Hook, president of the Barry County Historical park would be located on property the county already owns, across the street from Thornapple Manor, the county-owned medical care facility. "It should be a nice setting once they get the park in here, make a landing for canoes and bass fishermen. It should make a nice little park." Lenz said. He said he also thinks the wheelchair walk is a wonderful idea for patients at Thomapple Manor. To further aid the fund-raising cause, the Historical Society plans to put out a canister for donations at Hastings Summerfest. the last weekend of this month (People may also mail donations to Historical Society Treasurer Diana M. Phillips, 532 W. Sager Road. Hastings, Mich 49058. Donations tax deductible. Ch.-cks snould be made out io the Barry County Historical Society and designated for the McKeown Road Bridge Restoration.) a letter. A grass-roots campaign, spearheaded by the Barry Couniy Historical Society, is still un­ der way to raise matching funds to secure a state grant of $48,233 to help restore the aging McKeown Road Bridge and turn it into a pedestrian and fishing spot over Thornapple River. Last year, the Historical Society accepted a challenge to help the county meet the local match requirement, but thousands of dollars are still needed toward the $12,087 goal. The Fociety hopes that local service clubs, school children and individuals of any age will come to the rescue and help with the task of raising funds. The Historical Society, with the help of supporters, already has reached more than half of its goal. Because of its aging condition, the bridge soon will be closed to vehicle traffic and a new bridge will be built nearby. Plans originally had called for the old structure to be torn down, but a movement swelled several years ago to preserve the historic bridge as a recreation spot in the couniy. "Until the local match is met. the system isn't a go, as far as the county is concerned, but there's so much that's gone on before, that we re trying to get it over the hump.” said Ozzie D. Parks, economic development coordinator for the Barry County/City of Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission. The project has been approved by the state (through the Michigan Department of Transportation), there's no question about that." said Parks. "But the issue at this time is that we have a local match responsibility, and when Judith Peterson, the former Barry Couniy coordinator, had an update on this not long ago before she left, she reported the Hastings Area Schools’ classes begin Aug. 29 Classes for all students in the I listings Area School System begin on Tuesday. August 29. Registration for all new elementary students who were not enrolled when school closed in June will be conducted in the building the students arc to attend. Elementary registration will be Wednesday and Thursday. Aug. 23 and 24. from 9 a.m. to noon and from I to 3 p.m. Registration for new high school students will be Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday. Aug. 21. 22, 23 and 24, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration for new middle school students will be Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday. Aug. 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25. from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Incoming freshman and new high school students are invited to meet Wednesday. Aug. 23. al I 30 p.m. in the high school lecture hall for an orientation program. On Tuesday. Aug. 29. all students are to report to home rooms at 8:15 a.m. Under the continued policy of closed campus, students should make provisions to purchase hot lunch ($1.50) or carry a sack lunch, beginning Aug. 29. Letters with information about orientation and class schedules were mailed to all middle school students On Tuesday. Aug. 29. all middle school students are to report to their home rooms at 8:15 a.m. Under the continued policy of clos­ ed campus, students should make provisions to purchase hot lunch or carry a sack lunch. week. He said he hopes people will take a renewed interest in giving. "(Preserving) The bridge is now or never... every dollar counts," said Commissioner James. Hook is also hoping other organizations will help raise the money. The Historical Society doesn't claim ownership of the project, he said. The Road Commission probably will seek bids on both the restoration and new bridge project in the winter or spring because the two projects are somewhat intertwined. Construction is anticipated in the summer or fall of 1996. "It all takes time," said Jack Lenz, chairman of the County Parks Commission and a County Road Commission member. At a later date, plans call for a county part to be developed at the restored McKeown bridge site, further enhancing its future. The IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDS FUTURE U.S SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT For a recorded message of current rate information, call 1-MCMUSBONO * 1-800-4S7-2663 A ruMc xmer at tte newspaper �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 17, 1995 — Page 3 Delton enjoys annual Founders Weekend celebration Little Italy Night at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton was pen of Founders Weekend festivities Here, Marilyn King (left) and Dee Mohn serve Chuck Monica with a plate cl baked spaghetti. Delton residents celebrated Founders Weekend Aug 11 ■nd 12 with a parade and other testivities. Founders Weekend Grand Marshals Ken and Esther Kahler get waves from the crowd as they roll down Delton Road in the Founders Weekend Parade Saturday. County Board meeting date will be Aug. 23 The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers' next meeting has been set for 10 am. Wednesday. Aug. 23. rather than its custom­ ary fourth Tuesday of the month. The time also is a half-hour later than the regular meeting time. Commissioners meet on the top Door of the Couniy Courthouse building. Because some of the commissioners will be attending the Michigan Association of Coun­ ties Conference in Muskegon Aug. 21 and 22. the board's regular meeting date had to be changed. Commissioners also changed the date of the board's Finance Committee meting to 7 am. Wednesday. Aug. 23. p ^e^n^>ers Miss Delton Court ride in style through the Founders Dey Members of a DeIt on-area riding association entered the Founders Weekend parade with the newest additions to their stables. SHELTER, continued from page 1------------------------------ ----------the building would become permanent. Council members Robert May and Evelyn Brower both objected to the idea. May said he has concerns about allowing "placement of temporary buildings in an area that eventually may become a river walk. "It would benefit us more to relocate the shelter away from the wastewater treatment plant... That is a poor location for the dog pound. I just don't think it's an appropriate place." Brower said she thought plans would call for the shelter being moved away from the treatment plant. "This looks to me like they're going to sit where they are." she said. City Manager Howard Penrod said he doesn't anticipate the city needing the land in question for expansion of the wastewater plant, but it is possible in the future that the area could become a river walk or park. As for the request Monday evening. Pen­ rod said. "The DNR wants to know if council feels it is appropriate to place the building on a flood plain." Councilman David Jasperse said be was confused by the procedural aspects of the request. He noted that council would be able to make its position known once, then the matter would go to the DNR. then, accord­ ing to city charter, it would come back to the local Zoning Board of Appeals. He said he preferred it come back to the Planning Commission because tlic ZBA doesn't deal with site plans. "All were (council) dang is a first step, referring it to the DNR." Jasperse said. "But I don't have enough information to make a decision tonight." Jasperse said he is not against the location of the animal shelter, but be can't see taking a portable classroom and making it a perma­ nent building. Bailey said. "We're looking for a solution to a problem that's been there for the county for a long time. We re trying to improve the facility, we re trying to improve what we have." The matter was tabled at least until Aug. 28. when Penrod hopes to outline the pro­ cess. In other business at Monday night's meet­ ing the council: • Approved a request from the Cable Ac­ cess Committee to use up to $2,000 to wire a public access studio at the high school and its gym to the existing cable access system Committee Member Jo Stebbins said the move will help get the cable TV program started for students. It will enable them to tape athletic contests. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said. "I think this would be an asset to cable access. I really don't have a problem with this kind of ar­ rangement. It might be a good boost to get cable gang" The move will not affect the ability to broadcast City Council meetings, it was noted • Unanimously adopted guidelines Penrod outlined fa granting tax abatements to in­ dustries under Public Act 198. The guide­ lines create a point system fa industries that apply and spell out procedures fa them to repay the city if they relocate elsewhere while still receiving the tax breaks.. Penrod said the guidelines "ensure that we treat everybody the same and that their promises made be reported back to us." • Approved an agreement with Sabre Manufacturing, which will purchase land within the new industrial park on Starr School Road at $2,500 an acre fa two acres. This is essentially the same agreement as was made with CNC Manufacturing. The deals depend on approval of a Community Development Block Grant that would pay fa extension of sewer and water to the in­ dustrial park • Approved waiving local ordinances fa Fish Hatchery Park to enable the annual Summerfest celebration to take place Thurs­ day. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25-27. • Approved a request from the YMCA of Barry County to use soccer fields fa ihe fall season at Fish Hatchery and Tydrn parks. • Granted permission to the March of Dimes to hold a "Walk America" fund-raiser Sept. 16. beginning and ending at Fish Hatchery Park, under the direction of Police Chief Jerry Sarver • Approved a request from die Hastings Area School System to use vaing machines fa its special bond/mAlage election Sept. 25. • Granted permission to the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors to have a fund-raising duck race Saturday. Aug. 26. on the Thanapple River from the Michigan Avenue bridge to Tyden Park. • Noted that the city has received an award for safety, or "loss control achievement" from the Michigan Municipal Workers Compensation Fund. • Confirmed the school system's appoint­ ment of Michael Hubert to the Hastings Outdoor Area Nature Board. • Agreed to pay the Municipal Code Corp. $10,700 fa recodification services. Penrod said the purpose is "'o have some­ one look at our ordinances and compare them to state laws" to see if anything is out of date. Maya Pro Tern Frank Campbell was the only councilman to vac "no." • Authorizing hiring a full- rather than part-time cashier and accounts clerk. Penrod said the person the job was offered to couldn't afford to work just 20 hours a week, and if she didn't take the job. the city would have to start the hiring practice all over again. He added that the city has budgeted the position fa full time starting in January, so the added cost to the city would be S3.9OO in wages and $2,200 in fringe bene­ fits. HISTORIC, continued from page 1---------------Nov. 7. but are approved later, the city will have to hold a special election. Maya Mary Lou Gray said. "If it doesn't make the November election, it (a special election) would be an extra charge to the city." Council Monday night also passed a reso­ lution thanking the members of the Maple Ridge Historic District Committee, which officially was disbanded after the results of the vote July 24 were known. Members in­ cluded Chairwoman Peg Pcurach. Ann De- vroy. Pat Markle. Esther Walton. Brenda Teegardin. Rick Zwiemikowski and Pat Vaughan. "None of us doubt the long hours and ef­ fort they've put in." the maya said. Gray also proposed establishing a program similar to Dowagiac's, in which a silver plaque is awarded to acknowledge a historic structure a home. The plaques could serve as markers, she said. No action was taken on Gray's suggestion, but council will study the matter further. What is a parade without funny cars? The Battle Creek Shriners participate in the parade with their go carts County still has hope for A-42 historic route by Elaine GHbcrt Assistant Editor Commissioner Sandy James told the Barry County Board of Commissioners last week that plans are still proceeding to try to secure a historic route designation fa A-42 (Chief Noonday Road) to preserve its natural roadside beauty. "This, like so many things, seems to be taking forever." James said. The designation also would save money fa the county because the state would take over maintenance of the road because it would become a state trunkline. Road Engineer-Manager Jack Kineman ind Road Commissioner Jack Lenz this month received a long-awaited, newly-published guide fa the Michigan Heritage Routes Barry County Residents Knowing your community and its peode makes you fed "mart at hows. " The Banner Hastings Right now. m some school distort.-, third graders an* learning how to solve this equation And in some school districts, sixth graders are learning But here are still some school districts when* seniors will receive a diploma without ever having to face the question program, which provides directions through the various slept required fa Heritage Route nominations and catalogs the minimal requirements and criteria fa evaluation and designation. County road officials in the near future will have a workshop session with Heritage Route program representatives. The County Board had tried to get the heritage road designation several years ago but hopes were dashed late in 1993 when Gov. John Engler eliminated funds fa transferring qualified county roads into state highways. Chief Noonday Road goes through the Barry State Game Area and serves as a maja route to Yankee Springs Park and Recreation Area, and to the U5.-131 expressway. .. keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities,sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. The Hastings Banner Making Harry County residents feet at home for over tOO years. " �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 17, 1995 Letters Letters from readers... World conference on women a travesty To The Editor: From Aug 30 to Sep*. IS. delegates from more than 170 sovereign nations will attend the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. China It will represent the most radical, atheistic, and anti-family crusade in the history of the world, and our own government is supporting a disproprortionate share of its costs The ex­ tremists who are preparing and promoting this conference are not representative of mainstream America, yet they will speak in Beijing with the authority of the U.S. government The ultimate goal of those who drafted the document, although they tried to hide it. is to get rid of traditional sexuality, to a concept known as "gender feminism," which appears Gender is a product of human thought and culture, a social construction that creates the "true nature" of all individuals. Sexual iden­ tity will be replaced with gender neutral terms such as parent, spouse, child, or sibling, dissolving traditional roles of mothers and fathers. Taking this concept to its illogical conclusion, maleness and femaleness will disappear, as will the age-old institution of the family in its Divine order President Ctomon has asked for $635 million in the budget for international popula­ tion control, and another $400 million at home And that's your tax money they're us- ing to kill babies and pass out condoms Countnes that won't go along with these policies of the radical feminists and militant homosexuals will be threatened with financial aid loss, promoting abortion as a right and a method of family planning. For the conference to be held in Beijing, China is a travesty that’s enough to turn your stomach. It's where little girls have been an­ nihilated to favor the male population of 64 percent Where their “one child" policy brutalizes women with forced abortion and steriization It's where human execution is done to harvest organs Where human fetuses are cannibalized at elite resuurants as a delicacy and liealth tonic. What irony with degrading of the female, they host an international "conference on women” You have to ask yourself, for what purpose? To their shame. Bill and Hillary Clinton have committed the resources of the United States government to undermine the family, make immorality acceptable, advocate lesbian and homosexual behavior, and vilify religious faith What God has designed, let no man put asunder. Let your objections be heard! Barry County Right io Life President Joanna Haddix Spring water figure was incorrect To The Editor: The article pubuhed m the Aug. 3 Hastings Banner. "Environmental suit against firm set­ tled." written by Mandy Habel, has the following discrepancies between what was said and w hat was printed 1. What was Mid: "We have been working on the problem with the DNR for 20 yean. We have a NPDES pennit issued by the DNR to put the treated water into the Thornapple River." What wm printed: "We have been having these kinds of problems with the DNR for 20 yean." 2. What was said: "This TCE is in natural spring water These spimgs are not our pro­ perty and source of this TCE has never been Council decision made a difference T» The Editor: • O Our mou sincere thank, to the C«y Council l2 for not rezonmf our neighborhood. Not only is Ibis important to our ,unwin­ ding area, but n could have net a precedent for making zoning of linlc or no comoquence in any part of the community Al long-time supporters of the hoapaal. we hope an accepliMe alternative can be achieved. Isabel and Stephen Johnson New theater building incompatible’ To The Edi(or: Recently, while in Hastings. 1 drove down Stale Street, which I had no* done in some lime. I was appalled by the new theater edifice. I was under the impression that this structure was to blend ia with the rest of Ihe city buddings. The facade looks like something one would find in LasCruez. New Mexico. 1 was under the impression that there was a committee that approves or disapproves plans for new or remodeled structures, to be certain that the structure blends in with the surroun­ ding buildings. Were they out to lunch when these plans were submitted, and who did make the final approval’’ 1 am sorry, but I feel that the theater struc­ ture docs no* blend in with the surrounding ar­ chitecture. and 1 really feel that something should be done before the theater is occupied to change the exterior of the building so that it is compatible with the surrounding buildings. determined AU that is known, is that its source is at least 20 years old and may weU have happened 50 years ago. Since we are the only industry m the area, we are working on a voluntary basis to clean it up. The annual ammount of TCI. the* is in the spring water before treatment is one-half pin* mixed with 10.000,000 gallons of spring water. What was printed: "One pint of TCE was mixed with 10 gallons of spring water and put in the river, and we have no idea when it was mixed or who did it” Bradford White has cooperated with the DNR ever since this problem was discovered, and this law suit was Ihe result of the treat­ ment system on occasions going over the limit allowed. It was from reports submitted to »he DNR by Bradford White that the citizens ob­ tained their information. There never has been any attempt by Bradford White to withhold lest results from the DNR that show­ ed that the treatment system had exceeded its limits Bradford White Corp. Richard L. MilockExecutive Vice-President/ Chief Operating Officer Editor’s Note: We apologize for incorrect­ ly reporting the 10 million gallons of spring water as only 10 gallons. However, the reporter insists that a Bradford While representative indeed said, "We have been having these kinds of problems with the DNR for 20 years.’’ Witte State Street flags...SHARP! To The Editor: Yesterday I drove into Hastings on M-37 down by the K man plaza and I must say the new flags on the light poles really look sharp. I compliment the mayor and City Council for their foresight. Even though I personally was not a supporter of spending $1.7 million on the State Street "Streetscape" project. I believe that when a compliment is in order, be man enough to speak up City Council, the flags and you really help to make Hastings one of the best 100 towns in America. Theodore Bustancc Hastings Red Cross appreciates grant To The Editor: Last March. I received a call from Gary Begg, chairman of my board of directors, in­ forming me that the Farmer's Insurance Group, corporate headquarters, was offering grants io any Red Cross office that could pro­ ve an ongoing affiliation with one of their agents Gary is the owner/operator of the Hastings Farmer's Insurance Group office. Well, needless Co say, I wrote the necessary letter as quickly as possible, and recently received a check from Farmer's Insurance Group for $ MX) There were no strings attach­ ed. Nobody told us we had to use the money for any particular program They just gave us the money We appreciate Gary Begg and the Fanner's Insurance Group for the support. The money has been deposited in our disaster fund. Why won’t local employers hire disabled? 7b The Editor: 1 agree with Amy Haight about the com­ munity and the respect they deserve, but my concern is with local stores and restaurants and why they won’t hire a physically disabled person My daughter is 20 years old. She graduated from Hastings High School with a standing ovation But she is physically disabled, which is hard to deal with anyway. But it makes it even harder to deal with when you have to go outside of your com­ munity and work little hours She spends more money on gas than she makes, but she wants to work She is smart, she has a brain, but because she walks funny and is disabled, the com­ munity looks at her in a different way. She has pul in her applications at different places and even worked at summer jobs through the school year and look extra classes to help her find a job. But our community will no* hire a disabled person. I think that is unfair to all physically disabled people. My question is: What could be done about this and why is it this way? The reason why I’m writing is that 1 am a concerned parent and my daughter does not wtsh to cause any problems because that’s the kind of person she is. If anyone else has noticed, please let us know. Cathy Keller Hastings Hastings Hotel couldn’t be saved 7b The Editor: I am writing this in response to Kenneth Hamp's letter in the Aug. 10 Banner. I agree with much of what Mr. Hamp says. In fact, there were many historic district sup­ porters also interested in saving the Hastings Hotel, and appalled at the lack of fair con­ sideration given to any proposal that would have preserved the building. However, because the city owned the hotel, there was very little private citizens could do to save it. Unfortunately, all of the shouting, or •historic markers" in the world can't stop property owners from "voluntarily” demolishing their buildings. Ironically, a downtown historic district, put in place 10 to 15 years ago, could have no* only prevented the hotel's demolition, but better still, could have prevented it from deteriorating to a point where it failed to serve a useful purpose. h's like the song says: "Don't it always seem to go. that you don’t know what you've go* til h's gone." Jim Peurach Hastings Karen Despres, director American Red Cross Hastings Secretary of State off to poor start 7b The Editor: Well, hurray for Candice Miller, our il­ lustrious new Secretary of State. Close down the Secretary of State office in Hastings They can drive to Battle Creek or lotus, who cares? You know, folks, when Richard Austin was in office, if there was a reason such as this to ctoae down, he retttin 1 portable office but that would be aakfaftWeo much of this new official. ” Didn’t I remember that she was gonna be in every office of Secretary of State if she won? What a stupid statement for her to make! And what a stupid statement for all you voters to fall for! Oh well, its only Barry County. Do we ever count? Susan Teasdale Cloverdale ,4 better... The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are Hbefous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 Know Your Legislators: ---------- — — Spancar Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. -r . . - 4 •­ Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Pater Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Carton, Woodtend, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. 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A Ovwor of J-Ad Graphes me. 1M2 N. froedaay Hotengx M teosaoecz (•IS) M5-U564 MeMn Jnoeto Prendert SlapAan Jacaba Traaaurar Public Opinion John Jaccba Vtea Prwaalar* Fradar^ -toreto Secretory • NEWSROOM • DtttodT.toung (Edaor) EMne G Riert (AaMtont COtor) Kvankfcuck Barbara Gal Jean Gaiup QnttySmtth Sharon MAer TX. StenzMbertor Mandy Habel • ADYERTt$IH€ DEPARTMENT • Ca««»ac1 ada accaptad Monday trough Pndw • am Id iX p.m . 9aMday tX am - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howel DanBuorge Subwnptwn Rate*: $15 per year n Barry Court? $17 per year r adfommg counaes $20.00 per year etoewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO.BoxB Hasttngs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid a: Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) “I think if percats could lake the time and let kids know how serious and dangerous it a. that would help." Share® Payue, HaWagp: Jack Wimgi, Grand ■epldr- Ida Rathruff, Hastings: "1 think the best way is to let than know what it’s doing to people." "By letting them visit paieacs in the hospital that have tang cancer and by teaching it in the "I don't know bow could do it.” B “I dunk it would be a good idea to daoounge L, I am not sure bow though." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 17, 1995 — Page 5 Solid waste plan amendment bounced back to County Board by Jean Gallup S/q/T Writer A request to amend the Barry County solid waste plan, allowing export of solid waste from the county, has been sent back to the Barry County Board of Commissioners by "frustrated" members of the Barry Couniy Solid Waste Planning Committee. At an Aug. 9 meeting, the planning committee members said they had already taken action required by law, and had no other recourse but to return it to the board. All proposed amendments io a county solid waste plan are applied for through the County Board, which appoints a planning committee to review the 'equests. The plan­ ning committee examines the amendment, holds public hearings to take public com­ ment. and returns it to the County Board with its recommendation to accept or reject An amendment request from Browning Ferris Industries to be allowed to export up to 100 percent of the county's waste was given by the Couniy Board to the planning committee for review last year. After review and public hearings on BFIs request, the planning committee met in May and voted to return the proposal to the County Board with a recommendation to deny IL The planning committee opposed the amendment because members believe that al­ lowing exporting in a solid waste plan that does not allow importing creates an uneven playing field for other similar businesses. In this case, it is Hastings Sanitary Service, the only landfill in Barry County. When an amendment is returned to the County Board by the planning committee, commissioners cither accept or reject the re­ quest, but do not have to agree with the committee's recommendation. If the Couniy Board accepts it. the pro­ posal goes to the rest of the municipalities in the couniy for a vote. Two-thirds of the municipalities must approve the amendment for it to succeed. If that happens, it goes to the director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for approval. If the County Board rejects the amendment, the is­ sues dies. In July, the Couniy Board approved the BFI amendment, which was then was ex­ pected to be sent on to the other municipali­ ties. However, about a month later, on the recommendation of attorney Douglas Don­ nell, the board reversed itself and sent the amendment to the planning committee for a second time. The chairman of the planning committee, V. Harry Adrounie, said he had been notified by County Board Chairman James Bailey that the BFI amendment was being sent back to the planning committee and. "gives us 30 days and says wc are to rccorjnend any changes." Planning committee member James Schnackcnbcrg said the committee had al­ ready done its pan and couldn't lake any fur­ ther action, even if it wanted to. "Wc have no authorization (to take other action) in Act 641: we cannot evaluate; we have no authorization whatsoever." he said. Schnackcnbcrg suggested that Adrounie. "write to Bailey, saying we will have no comment. We made our comment on May 30 (when the amendment was returned to the County Board the first time)... that consti­ tutes our position." Committee member Bob Wenger, who is also a county commissioner and voted against returning the amendment to the planning committee when it came up at a County Board meeting, said he was mysti­ fied by the board's action. “I never heard of such a thing." he said. “You don't send something that has already been passed back to be tinkered with." In a unanimous vote, Adrounie was charged by the aimmiltec to write a letter to Bailey, saving the committee will take no action on me Dll amendment. Also in the letter, they again will ask the County Board to provide a consultant to help with an amendment to their own plan that would deal with, among other things, the importing and exporting issues. The current plan, with mi- Letters CROP Walk can make a difference Together, we can make a positive differ- Over the past 25 yean in Michigan, the last 12 in Barry County, men, women and children have parucpating in CROP walks. The CROP walks provide funding for the work of Church World Service projects whenever disaster strikes. Whether a result of burncanes, floods. war. millions across the globe and right here al home suffer each year. CROP walks allow you to be a pan of the healing that naist take place Church World Service also participates in development projects that help people in de­ veloping nations become more self-suffi­ cient. and by so doing people are healthier, and in an ever-changing world that would pass them by. given back their dignity. In the past few years. Church World Ser­ vice has worked with the people displaced by the Midwest flooding, the California earth­ quakes and the devastating combination of Hurricanes Andrew and Hugo. But. you may be asking. "What about here at home, in Barry County?" Each year, a local designated relief agency receives a full 25 percent of the funds raised by the walkers For the last several years, the money raised by the Barry County walk have been returned to Love Inc. The Barry County walk last year provided 52,790 for the work of Ixrvt As the need grow5 larger in Barry Couniy. it is clear that more money needs to be raised to provide shon-term aid for those in The Rev. Merlin Pratt. Barry Couniy CROP Walk Coordinator nor exceptions, does not allow cither. The committee previously has asked the County Board for a consultant to help them amend the county's own solid waste plan, which they say needs updating so it will be able to deal with today's solid waste issues. Part of the task in updating the plan is to deal with importing and exporting solid waste, something the current plan does not allow, except with minor exceptions. A lack of communication between the County Board and the planning committee was discussed, centering on the effort of the planning committee to get the current solid waste plan updated through the amendment process. A task force formed by the planning committee has begun work on amending the solid waste plan which, by law. follows the same procedure as any other amendment. "As you know," Jeff Mansfield said, "wc appointed a work force (of Mansfield. Ken Neil, Jim Schnackcnbcrg, Bob Wenger and Ev Manshum) "We've worked a long lime on that, and we were getting a handle on the direction... on where we sliould go. When the commissioners voted to send BF1 amendment to the townships, we stopped meeting." he said. Wenger, who chairs the task force said, "! didn't call any more meetings. As chairman, I didn't know where we re going. Should wc continue? I'd like some direction.” "1 would like some commitment from the County Board." said Manshum. "Some commissioners said they didn't know the Task Force existed." He added that in his opinion, the commis­ sioners didn't understand what the task force is doing. "They should be made aware that we have a task force,” he said. Adrounie noted. "The commissioners get all of our paperwork: I don't understand why they they didn't know what we're doing." Commenting on the task force, Manshum continued, "We can come up with a good plan to be reviewed by a consultant to show wc did (it) right... I think we re getting close to being where wc can have so.nething to give to this committee. "Wc have an outline of issues, but no wording yet... we're ready io formulate spe­ cific wording." Mansfield said. Adrounie said that in his opinion the committee was "sitting dead in the water. 1 think we should go ahead with the task force Be pro-active instead of reactive." It was agreed that the task force will meet on an accelerated sch<xteic» and will report on its progress to the full committee in about six weeks. j To complicate matters, another solid waste firm. Waste Management Inc. also wants an amendment to allow it to export solid waste from the county. Discussion on that request was tabled until the Oct. 4 meeting. FINANCIAL fumahHiby Mark D. Christenson of Edward D. Jones & Life expectancy figures critical for IRA use You’ve spent years saving for retirement Your individual retirement account (IRA) deposits have grown through the years without losing anything to taxes, and you’ve built up a substantial nest egg. Beginning at age 59^. withdrawals can be made from your IRA in any amount without a 10 percent penalty But what if you don't need the income? You can wait about 11 years, un­ til age 7014, when required minimum distributions (RMD's) must begin. IRS regulations require you to begin RMD's by Apnl 1 following the year you reach age 70W. If you don’t take the RMD, a 50 percent penalty will apply to the amount that should have been withdrawn that year. How much must you withdraw? Minimum annual withdrawals are based on the value of all your IRAs at the end of the previous year divider, by either single or joint life expectan­ cy. Many financial institutions and mutual fundj will figure this for you; however, it’s still your responsibility to make the withdrawal. The safest way to know you are withdrawing enough is to have your accoun­ tant or tax preparer calculate the correct amount. For example, assume you are 70 years old and the balance of all your IRAs at the end of the previous year was $200,000. I he IRS Life Expectancy Chart shows 16 years for a person your age. Divide $200,000 by 16 to determine your minimum withdrawal: $12,500. You can take the full withdrawal from one IRA, or you may take smaller withdrawals from some or all of your accounts to reach this total. The most popular method, however, is us­ ing joint life expectancy. Using a joint life ex­ pectancy multiple can reduce the distribution amount, thus reducing the amount that must be included in taxes. Assume your beneficiary is your 65-year-old spouse, giving you a joint life expectancy of 23.1 yean. Divide $200,000 by 23.1, and you only have to withdraw $8,658 for the year. Your IRA beneficiary does not have to be your spouse. However, when figuring joint life expectancy, a non-spouse beneficiary is considered a maximum of 10 yean younger than you. For eiampte, asssume your 45-year-oid son is your beneficiary. For pur- The regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners scheduled for August 22 1995 at 9:30 a.m. has been rescheduled to August 23, 1995 at 10:00 a.m. PLOWSHARES Certified Organic Farm 5400 Wilkins Rd., Hastings (616) 623*8321 or 623*8322 THANK YOU Aaron Snider from Felpausch of Lake Odessa, for purchasing my 1995 market steer. Jason Young YOUR Will IS A WAY TO CONQUER LUNG DISEASE tent benefit package. Contact KAREN MARR. RN. DON at 616^45-2407 ext. 444 or send resume lo Attn KAREN MARR, RN, DON. Thomappte Manor. 2700 Nasrivite Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 E.O.E. 'Qibrnapple & £Manor cs#=s=s a==«=SS=S«S=SS=S!S5-S=5=S^-^^ VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL oo©o©oooo©doodoo'o6ooodaoobdoobi| Center Stage Dance Academy Jesus' Kids, Totally His featuring... Young Bible Heroes in Service D.K. through 6th grade 115 N. Main • P.O. Box 115 Woodland, Ml 48897-0115 Director - Kelly Sanderson Call 945-2938 or 948-4201 Barry County Church of Christ Phone 616-374-7991 541 N. Michigan (Comer State Rd.) Reserve your booth today for the: 2nd ANNUAL MAPLE VALLEY | COMMUNITY EDUCATION u995 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show Date Time Saturday. October 28. 1995 10:00 A M. to 4:30 F M Location Cafeteria and Adjoining Halls Maple Valley Jr Sr High School I l(t90 Nash\ille Highway Vermontville. Michigan 49096 Phone: 517-852-2145 or 517-627-3037 (800) LUNG-USA RN 11-7 Supervisor Ful time position lor qualified RN lor 138 bed county medical care facHy. Must possess exoelent eMeal end decision matting akfla One year of long term care expe- 2700 Nashvflte Road Hastings. Ml 49058-9171 (616) 945-2407 August 22, 23, 24 • Eve. 7-8:30 p.m. As (he Bairy County walk coordinator. 1 would urge you to get out and join us on Sunday, Sept. 24, and be a pan of the solu­ tion here at home and abroad, either as a walker or a sponsor. I would especially chal­ lenge members of our local congregations io be in mission to the world of which we are all called to serve in the name of Christ. For the recipients of Love, the CROP Walk can be a way for you to pass on the message of hope that you were given in your times of need. For more information, call me at (616) 751-3149 or Sally Keller at 945-5463 The following prices are from the close ose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are ‘from the pre­ vious week. Close Change AT&T 52’/. + 'h Ameritech 48’/s Anheuser-Busch 5Ph Chrysler 51a/< + 1*/, CMS Energy 24s/a —Y, Coca Cola 65s/. —Y, Dow Chemical 74’/* -»/, Exxon 69’/a Family Dollar 18s/. + ’/, Ford 28s/. General Motors 48V. TCF Financial 50s/. —I’/a Hastings Mfg. 17V. - 1»/a IBM 112 ♦ F/a JCPenney 463/­ Johnson & Johnson 69 -’h Kmart 15 —1 Kellogg Company 691/? -*/, McDonald's 37s/. —I’/t Sears 33s/. + ’/, Southeast Mich. Gas 19*/. + ’/t Spartan Motors r/Upjohn 37’/. —•/« Gold + .65 385.70 Silver 5.40 + 41 Dow Jones 4640.84 —52.48 Volume 331,000,000 AMCMCAN Happy Birthday We love you. - STOCKS - No artificial chemical sprays or fertilizers WreaT^^X- Kevin poses of calculation, however, you have to combine your life expectancy M xge 70 with the life expectancy of a 60-year-old to obtain a joint life expectancy of 26.2 years Still, this reduces your minimum fint-year withdrawal to S7.634 ($200,000 divided by 26.2). You've spent year, building up tax -deferred saving,; ihe leu you have to withdraw each year, the longer your funds will lan By using the right life expectancy figures, your lax pro fesuonal can help you calculate how so make your retirement dollar, Ian a, long a, pouible. Booth Sizes & Rates: 8'x4‘ - STS • 8'xlO' - $30 Swedish Weight Loss Surprises Researchers Sweden-After many scien­ tific studies. Banta was devel­ oped by Vita Source with the assistance of the U.S. Govern­ ment. After extensive testing with amazing results. Banta is now available in this country The unique ingredients of Banta are proven to burn fat. decrease appetite, and increase lean muscle tissue. Gary F. of Santa Barbara. California stated. “I lost 11 pounds within three weeks I feel much better and definite­ ly have more energy.” Thomas S.. a Pharmacist from San Diego wrote. ”1 started Banta weighing 2I5 pounds and lost 20 pounds in 2 months. Incredibly I lost inches in all the nght places.” In an interview with the Vice-President of Vita Source-“Lctters from con­ sumers telling us about their wonderful results have been so positive and overwhelm­ ing. we guarantee Banta to work. The only difficulty we have is keeping our stores in stock " Banta is available al most K-Mart Pharmacies including. Hastings802 W State St . 948-9411 Hope you had a nice summer. Now it's time to think of fall classes. Registration: Wednesday, August 23, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 8t 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 24, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. St 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Classes begin the week of September 11. Audition to be a Center Stage Spotlight Dancer Thursday, August 31, 6.00 - 6:30 6: 30 - 7:00 7: 00-7:30 (mini) 8-10 yrs old 11-13yrsold 14-upyrs old 5 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 17, 1995 AdriannaJeanette Martin SAND LAKE - Adrianna leanate Martin. 76. of Sand Lake, passed away on Saturday. August 12. 1995 at Butterworth Hospital tn Grand Rapids. She was born on January 7, 1919 in Boll ward Freesland, Netherlands. She was married to Elmo Luverne Martin on February 23,1938 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and they moved to Michigan in 1939. Over the years, she worked al Keeler Brass, Candy Ann's, Shippy's, Arlan's, Ace Hard­ ware. Yankee's and Zody’s Surviving are her husband. Elmo L Martin; three children. Eugene Jay (Nancy) Martin. Roger Alan (Barb) Martin, Thomas Lynn (Kathy) Martin; ten grandchildren. Wcndi (Cliff) Curtiss. Lorri Martin. Cindy Henning. Mike Henning. Doug Warner. Jackson Martin. Eugem L (Cberie) Martin. Devin Warner. Tim Martin and Ian Manin; three great grandchil­ dren. Jonathan and Amanda Curtiss and Kris­ ten Takens; sister, Jennie Frances Prince; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A Private Family Memorial Service will be |MichaelJon Monette| MADISON. ALABAMA - Michael Jon Monette, 25. of Madison, Alabama and former­ ly of Hastings, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 12, 1995 in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was born in Detroit, the son of Lanny and Rita VonHagen Monette of Cookeville, Tennessee. He was a contract specialist at the United States Army Control Center in Huntsville. Alabama and a member of St Johns Catholic Church in Madison, Alabama. In addition to his parents, his family includes his wife, Catherine Monette of Madison, Alabama; one brother. David Monette of Cookeville, Tennessee; one sister, Julie Monet­ te of Cookeville, Tennessee. Funeral Services were held on Saturday June 17. 1995 in St Marys Catholic Church. Father Joe Palozri officiated the services. Humphreys County Funeral Home in Waverly was in charge of the arrangements The Monette's address is 1660 Country Cub Place, Cookeville. Tennessee 38501. held. at the... Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHU1CH. M-37 South at M-79. Lawrence Hubtey, pastor, phone 94*3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Count, chotr director Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m. Sunday School; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worahtp; 7:13. Youth Fellowship Nursery for ail aervicea. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. WILCOMI COINIIS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Bramhray. Ha—gt. Ml 4905* Potor Cart Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Dari— Pickard. 945-5974 Wontap Semcea Sunday. 9-00 a.at. and 11:00 a.m . Sunday School. 9:45 a_m 4-H meets Monday*. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. BMe Study. Wetaeutteys. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Geepen. 80! Barber Rd. Hastings Meas Breakfast will be meeting the third Smurday of each month until fur ther notice. Cail Mr. Stephen Lewis at 943-3365 GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly called The Hastings Grace Brethren Church>. 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementvs. 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes for all ages. 1040 a m. - Morning Worship 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting wah George and Barb Kimpte, 943-9116; 6:30 p.m - Btbie nady for all Tnunday. 7:30 p.m.. prayer and table study, sharing your fauh Thursday. 7:30 pm Devotions and softball for the yrauh HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St . Mtctael Amon. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Aug 20 1:00 and 10 00 a m. Holy Communion; I2XX) Noon Church Picnic. YO Canoe Trip Thunday. Aug. 17 — 8:00 p.m. AA. Satur­ day. Aug. 19 -100 NA Tuesday. Aug. 22 — 7:00 Steph. Supp./Superv <--■_______________________________________________ ; ;-wW Patricia “Dec” Fisher Eugene (Hap) Schiefla DELTON - Patricia “Dee" Fisher. 54. of Delton passed away on Thursday. August 10, 1995 in the peacefulness of her home. She was bom on September 20. 1940 in Sauli Ste. Marie, the daughter of Theodore & Jeanette Corbicre. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, grand­ mother and good friend. She attended the Prairieville Bible Church and was a member of the Sauli Ste. Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Mrs. Fisher enjoyed quilting, crochetting, all sports, playing the piano and guitar and flower gardening. She was married to Miles Fisher on July 15, 1958. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, William &. Gary Corbicrr. Surviving are her husband. Miles; fo r daughters, Patricia Gomez of Missouri. Elizabeth Soliz of San Antonio, Texas, Debbie of Delton, and Kimberlie of Delton; three sons, Daniel, Dennis & Douglas Fisher, all of Delton; 13 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; three sisters, Arlene King & Judy Knudsen of Sauli Cte. Marie & Joyce Ann Sanderson of Stockbridge; four bnxhas, Emery, Gordon & Donald Corbicre, all of Sault Ste. Marie and Gerald Corbicre of Saginaw. Funeral Services were held on Monday August 14,1995 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor’s Bernard Blair, Donald Browning & Pete Terburg officiating. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. CALEDONIA - Mr. Eugene (Hap) Schiefla, 70, of Caledonia, passed away on Tuesday. August 8, 1995 at Metropolitan Hospital. He was bom on December 22,1924 in Cale­ donia, the son of Edward and Ethel (Linsley) Schiefla. He was raised in Caledonia and attended Caledonia Schools, graduating in 1944. Mr. Schiefla was employed at Steelcase for 23 years and retired in 1987. He was married to Mary R. Good on March 29. 1947. He attended Gaines United Brethren Church in Caledonia. He served in the United States Navy during World War U. Mr. Schiefla loved his family, was an avid outdoors person, enjoying fishing, hunting and camping. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Schiefla. Surviving are his wife, Mary R. Schiefla, daughter, Suzanne (Edward) Thompson of Caledonia; son, Scott (Barbara) Schiefla of Caledonia, six grandchildren, Robert Thomp­ son, Jon, Kevin, Jason, Kaitlyn, Justin Schief­ la; sister-in-law, Margaret Jensen of Grand Rapids; two brothers-in-law, Ed (Mary) Good of Caledonia and Harvey (Theda) Good of East Grand Rapids; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services were held on Saturday August 12, 1995 at Gaine* United Brethren Church with Pastor Mark Beers officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Gaines United Brethren Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4**7 Coats Grove Road Pavlor Ben Her ring. 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OP _______ Marguerite R. Lohr_______ | CHRIST, (mailing addrcaa — 1651 Mathison Rd.. Hastings, Ml4903*) HASTINGS - Marguerite R. Lohr, 90, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday August 9, 1995 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was bora on August 29,1904 in Charlot­ te, the daughter of DeHaven A Myrtie (Offley) Brown. She was raised in Charlotte and Hastings area and graduated Hastings High School. She went oo to attend Barry County Normal, receiving her teachers certification and later her BS. Degree from Western Michigan University. Mrs. Lohr taught in many one room schools in Upper and Lower Michigan. She also taught in Vermontville, Grandville and retired from Thomapple-Kellogg in Middleville. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Retired Teacher’s Association. She enjoyed all her years of teaching, traveling and especially her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers, Lester & Donald Brown; sisters, Dorothy Yarger & Beulah Morgenthaler Buehler. Surviving are her daughter, Alicia Lethcoe of Hastings; four grandchildren, Eric Gragg of Benton Harbor, A. Howie Gragg of Middlevil­ le, Ala na Cowan of England, Thomas Lethcoe of Hastings; seven great grandchildren, Andrew, Alan, Andrea, Blair, Johnathan, Richard and Aleah Jane; several nieces and nephews. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday August 19, 1995 at 2:00pm at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene with the Reverend Randall K. Hartman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Disease Foundation or Thoraapple Manor. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. meeth^i al Thomas Jeffieraod Hall, comer cf Green and Jefferson. Mm—r. ’tm Sandusky Ph— HASTINGS APOSTOLIC 94*4045 Sunday Services ■ 9:30 TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand a.m., Bfole School; IOJO am.. Si.. Hastings. Pastor David Morning Wontap. 6:00 p.m.. Burgett. 948-8*90 or 948-2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Monuag Worship 11 a.m; Sumtey Can for tocstion - 623-3110. Evening Service 6 p.m . Thursday Btbte Snady 7 p.m If imerestod m CHURCH OF THE a free Home table Study, pteaae NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad-* call for more details wuy. Randall Hartman. Pastor QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Trowbndge (616) 9454392 Sunday School 10 a. at.; Wontap II a m ; After School Special Witantaj. 4 p.m. P.O Boa 63. Hastmgs. Ml 49058 THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wail Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Psator. Church office phoue 948-2549 Sunday worship 900 a m — 10:45 a.m Sunday Children! church Tuesday prayer and sharr t— 9 30 a m Wad—day evemoj service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wadneadey 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all aerricca Bnag the whole (amah ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. *05 I. Juffcraou Fadnr Charte* Ftahar. Pamor Samtday Mam 4J0 pjn.; Sunday Maeaea 800 a m and 11:15 an.; Cnadbaainai Satartay 4:004:30 Sunday Strricea: 945 a.m. Sunday School Haar, 11.-00 a.m Mortal Wonhip Service; 6XX) p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wadneaday 7-00 p.m. Sarrica for Adults. Ta— wd CMMraa. BARRY CO. CHURCH O» CHRIST, 341 N. Michigan Avth. Hearings. Ml 49058 Sunday Sar­ rica: Bible Claaaa 10 a.m . Wor atrip 11 a.m.. Evening Service. 6 p m. WBtamtay: BMe Study 7 — _ Wt t. , . - • p.m. rvutman isuiuu, minturr. Ph— 943-2931 Bible Survey on rid— ■ the home. Page Mbit Cor ^ rrapcmd—e Qfmne^ ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd . Hastingi. Ml 49058 Father Gate Johnson Vkar Ph— 623-2050 (Dehorn after 6 p.m weekdays or ail day weekends Sunday Morning Prayer 9:45 a m . Mau 10 00 a m - 192* Book of Common Prayer. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor CHURCH, Corner Scale Rd., and Stephen Wnght (616) 75*3021 Boh wood St.. Rev. Daniel church phone; (616) 9454200 Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. (home ph—). Sunday Service: Donald Brail. Associate Pastor; 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00* Rev Tod Clark, Youth Pastor Sunday 10 a m Sunday School. 11 p.m. Prayer time: Wednesdays. a.m. Morning Worship. 6 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Awana Program Evening aciivibea. Wednesday 7 Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 3 p.m. — share groups tn various and 4 thru 5th and 6th grade. homes. Contact church office for mfo on these Prayer and Bible HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. study ai the church FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 HasungJ. Michigan. G. Kent E. Wandtoen. Haau^s. Michigan Kdkr. Pastor Sally C. Keller. 94*8004 Kerin Shortay. Senior Director of Christian Education Pamor James R. Barrett. Am. Thursday, Aug. 3 - 10?00 am Paaaor Sunday Services: Sunday New Young Mothers’ Cirde. Sun­ School 9:43 in.. Omens for all day, Aug 6 - 9.30 Mormag War a«m; 11:00 a.m. Mnramg Wontag sh^p Service. Service broadcast Bsmce. Jr. Church up to. 44 ST. CYRIL’S 'CATHOLIC over WBCH AM and FM Nursery Grade; 6.00, Evening Service, CHURCH, Nash villa. Father provided. ^atamday 6JO Aw— Ctabs. Omrim Fiaher. Pnator A m—on "TOO P.m.. Teem in Houseman of Si Rose Catholic Church. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED Hal; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer 1 Install Sunday Mam 9:30 a.m. METHODLST CHURCH, corner meeting. 8 15 pJL. Adult Choir of Green and Church streets. Dr practice. GRACE COMMUNITY Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Margaret CHURCH, meeting al Maple Holtenbcck, Director of Christian CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Chdar Valley High School Pastor Don Education. Craig Stapert. Music Roa — . (517) *524221. Morning Creek R4.. 4 mi. South. Pastor Coordinator and Organist. Church Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Brest Branham. Pb— 623-22*5 phone (616) 9454574. Barrier free Time Before die Service. Nursery, tantay School at 1000 am. Wor­ building with elevator to all floors ttap ! HWa-aa.; Pvaaiag Service at enuaren i ministry, youtn group, Broadcast of worship service over 6: 00 p.m.. Wednaeday Prayer Bible adult small group imanrry. leaderWBCH FM-AM at 10 30 a m ttaptramhig 7: 00 P-m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Worship 9 30 a m - with child care for mfants and Fhe Church Hage Is Paid tor Dy toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8. Coffee The Hastings Banner, the Churches Fellowship 10:30 a m. and these local Businesses: WEDNESDAYS Family Church Night — Prepared light meal 6x\) p.m.; Bible Study and Activities for Haatlnga and Laka OdMM Kids 6 45 p.m . Ftrat Wednesday of month is Game Night for ail ages Sunday. Aug. 20 — Guest speaker. Dorothy Frederickson, United Hastings Methodist Missionary to Haiti Wednesday. Aug. 23 — Ruth U M. Women Circle potluck. Saturday. of Hasting, Aug. 26 — "Children and Wor­ ship" Workshop 8:00a.m to 12:00 noon at Quimby United Methodist Member F.O.I.C. Church — all tenders and workers wdh young children are invited. Sunday. Aug 27 - Rural Life Sun­ day; Fish Bowl Offering for 1962 N Broadway — Heatings Hunger. Special Music Vocal Duct SUPPORT GROUPS - VIPs (Visually Impaired Peisotul 9 30 "Prescriptions" — 118 S. Joffsraon — 945-3429 a.m. first Friday of month September thru May. Narcotic* Anonymous 12 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8 00 Mattings, Michigan p.m Thursda** Al-Anon 12 30 p m Wednesday*. TOPS No 338 - 9 15 a m 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan p.m. NASHVILLE AREA HArnuus savinos a loan, fa HASTINGS - Audra Louise Darby, 69, of Hastings, died at 8:30pm Sunday, August 13, 1995, at her residence. Mrs. Darby was bora February 23, 1926 in Castleton Township, Barry County, the daughter of Gordon & Wilma (Bayne) Endsley. She was raised in the Coats Grove area, attended Coals Grove School, and was graduated from Hastings High School in 1944. She was married to Dorr R. Darby June 2,1946. They lived over 40 years on a farm in Hastings Township where she enjoyed her life as a mother, grandmother, and homemaker. Mrs. Darby was a member of First Baptist Church of Hastings and was a long time volun­ teer at Pennock Hospital. She worked part time for several years at the Hastings Banner where she was a delight to her co-workers. Mrs. Darby is survived by her husband. Dorr R. Darby; daughter, Debra Steele of Battle Creek; daughter and soo-in-law, Diane and Jasper Miles of Hastings; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Cindy Darby of Rockford and Daniel and Lucinda Darby of Bloomfield, New Mexico; 10 grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Virginia Darby of Hastings; two sisters-in-law, Frances Conklin of Allegan and Barbara Endsley of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Endsley; and uon-in­ law, Thomas Steele. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30pm, NATIONAL BANK Of HASTINGS THf HASTINGS BANNtB AND MMINDCB BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. HASTINGS FIUR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. JackD. Osborn MR. JACK D. ORSBORN HASTINGS - Mr. Jack D. Orsborn, 59. of Hastings, passed away oo Tuesday August 15, 1995 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home. Thursday, August 17, 1995 at First Baptist Church of Hastings with Reverend Kevin Shorkey and Reverend Raymond Bayne offi­ ciating. Burial will be in Hastings Township Cemetery. Visitation was held Wednesday. August 16,1995 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bibles, First Baptist Church Missionaries, or Barry Community Hoqiice. “Only one life twill soon be past, only what is done for Christ will last” Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 616­ 945-9554 to subscribe. DAVENPORT COLLEGE Offers Convenient Fall Classes Starting September 25! I_____ Barbara L Snyder______ HASTINGS - Barbara L. Snyder, 64, of Hastings, ’-used away on Monday August 14, 1995 at TendcrCare-Riverside in Battle Creek* Mrs. Snyder was born on February 21,1931 in Hastings, the daughter of Harry & Gladys (Gerber) Woodmansee. She was raised in the Dowlii^ area and attended the Dowling School. She was married to Arnold Snyder in 1950, he preceded her in death on April 14,1986. She has lived at present address for past 37 yen. Mrs. Snyder's employment included: former Hastings Aluminum Products Company, Middleville Engineering and the Lowrey Piano Company in Grand Rapids. She was a member of the Delton Ladies of the Moose. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Carol and Duane Woodmamee. Surviving are one son, Robert Lee Snyder of Hastings; four sisters, Connie Richardson of Middleville, Beverly Lumbert of Hastings Carolyn Roberts of Battle Creek, Nancy Dolphin of Battle Creek; three brodrra, Raymond Woodmansee of Dowling. Bernard Woodmansee of Hastings, Robert Wood­ mansee of Hastings; many nierrK nephews swt great nieces and nephews. Respecting her wishes, there win be no funeral service. Burial wiU be at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One s Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Purcral Home of Hastings. Kenneth AUen Duncan | He was a meat cutler for 29 yean at Hoeksua Meat Company in Kilim. Mr. Duncan enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He was married to Meryl Duncan on luxury 7, 1978. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife, Meryl; dtUdren. Clyde * Deb Munger of Hamilton. Ohio. Julk Munger of Delton. Lori A Jack DeCamp at Kalamazoo, Kcnda A Richard Baker of Three Riven, Scoct Duncan of Patau Bay, Florida, Dard A Ron Boon at Pontiac; ten graadcldjdren, sisters A brothers, Eleanor A Jack Alsen of Choctaw, Oklahoma, Jim A Eva Duncan at Gobies, Marilyn A Andrew Orr of Palm Bay, Florida, Sue A Gene Fulton of Kalamazoo, Lee Kloos of Kalamazoo; several nieces, nephews, •unta, uncla A cousins. Funeral Services were held on Monday August 14,1995 at the Williams Funeral Home with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Burial was in E. Hickory Cornen Cemetery. Memorial contxi notions may be made to West Michigan Cancer Center nr Barry Community Hospice or Delton District Library. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Heme in Delton. I Irene O. GiUapie DELTON - Mrs. Iremt O. Gillespie, 7A at Delton paased away on Wednesday, Anguat 9, 1993 at Evergreen Manor in Battle Creek. She was born on February 7,1921 In Barry County, the daughter of William A Anna (Mill­ er) Davis. She completed 9th grade at WK. Kellogg School and graduated from LaMaur Beauty Academy in Battle Creek. She wu a beautician fa many yean. Mn. Gillespie wu a member of Pint Assembly of God Qatrch in Battle Creek. She loved her family and watching television. She wu married to Cordon Lee; Leo “SkipDavidson; Clifton Gillespie. She wu preceded in death by ba pereau; two brothers, Theron A Wayne Davis. Surviving are six children, Judith Waikinshaw of Delton, Gloria Miller of Middleville, Reverend David Lee at Rochesta, Mirmrana, Dennis Lee of Alhens, Terry Lee at Adrian. Margaret Vande Beizcn of Kalamazoo; IS grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two brochers. Merle Davis of Assyria and Larry Davis of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Saturday August 12, 1995 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Reverend William A. 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'Betievr in the Lord lesus Christ and you will be s^ved - you and your households Acn 16:31 To save $100, ask about our off-campus Adult Grant Program | DELTON - KccjxLh Allen Duncxn. 52. of Delton pused iwiy on Thundiv. Annul 10, 1995 u hi, residence He wu born on August 16, 1942 in Pls'nwelL the son of Brace & Jan (Abbey) Duncan. He graduated from Vicksburg High School Classes Held at Hastings High School WMN FUNHAL HOMI FL1XFAB INCOOPORATID | See you there, Audra Darby I Thessalonians 4:13-18 | �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 17, 1995 — Page 7 ' Woodland NEWS.Z Snow-Zurface to be wed Oct. 7 Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Snow of Hastings, arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Susan Ann Snow to Edward Charles Zurface. son of Mr and Mrs Charles A. Zurface of Hastings. The couple will ued Oct. 7. 1995 at St Rose of Lima in Hastings. Susan is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and currently works for Flexfab Inc. Edward is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School and currently works for Weddle Brothers Construction of Bloomington. IN. Millers to boserve 50th anniversary The 50th wedding anniversary of Vadon (Skeeter) and Helen Miller will be held Sun­ day, Aug. 20th at the Knights of Columbus Hall, at 1240 W. State Rd., from I to 4 p.m. Daughters. Mrs. Craig (Gracia) Kobylik. Mrs. Stanley (Barbara) Stevens, and Mrs. Brian (Merri) Edger are hosting the celebration. Friends and relatives arc invited to share this joyous occasion your friendship and good wishes need be your only gift. Archbishop to visit local Anglican Parish The Archbishop of the Independent Anglical Church (Canada Synod), the most Rev Peter Goodrich, will visit the Hastings Parish of Saint Andrews Independent Anglican Church Sunday. Aug. 20. Archbishop Goodrich will be the celebrant and preach the sermon at the 9 a.m. Holy Communion service for St Andrew s Parish The parish, which joined the I.A.C. last year is worshiping at the Hastings Church of God. 502 E. Bond St.. Hastings. There will be a brunch after the service at Algonquin Lake. Anyone who needs more in­ formation may call Deacon Rev. David Hustwick at 948-2101. The I.A.C. is a conservative traditional Anglican Church founded in 1934 with head­ quarters in Cambridge. Ontario. Its U.S. parishes use the 1928 book of common prayer and are in full communion with the Episcopal Missionary Church Write us a... LETTER! Morgans to celebrate 40th anniversary The children of Charles and Joyce Morgan would like io invite all their family, friends and neighbors to help them celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Aug. 20 at her sitter's home at 2800 Wing Rd.. 1/2 mile east off Wcxxi School Road. 2-6 p.m. No gifts please The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encouragss tetters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinton or a point of view on subjects of current general Interest Send tetters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastrings, Ml 49058 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIOAN It seems that it has been miserably hot both day and night in Wtxxiland and the surroun­ ding area forever now I guess that has been true of all of North America this summer. I didn’t get out much last week because the heat was exhausting Woodland is getting ready for the annual big Labor Day weekend with all the usual events, plus some new ones There will be a co-ed softball tournament this year besides the usual one. and j th rec-by-three basketball tournament for kids. Also, there will be hundreds of old and used books for sale in the park as the Wcxxlland Township Spindler Memorial Library is being renovated, redecorated and rearranged, and lots of old books are being removed. The Rev Carl Litchfield tells me that plans are under way for the Sunday morning wor­ ship service tn the park and the gospel concert Sunday evening in the church The concert will be by the Woodland Gospel Quartet and another group. Last week Betty Smith's mother. Viola Avery, and brother. Donald Avery, both from Missouri, came to visit relatives and friends in Barry County. They stayed in Hastings, and on Wednesday evening. Betty took me to see them Marilyn Oaks. Jamie Oaks and baby Christian Lee Butler Jr. also came. We used several cameras, including mine, and took a lot of five-generation pictures. After the photography session, Betty and I had dinner at a Hastings restaurant before returning to Woodland. The Quigleys. Paul and Mary Ellen, got home after a two-month absence late last week He spent his usual time m the Army reserves in Virginia and then they visited their daughters in Atlanta. Ga. Pamela is now teaching in DeKalb (which in Georgia is pro­ nounced Deka'b) County, and Karen is still working in the fashion industry. Each of the girls has her own apartment. They stopped by on their way to church Sunday morning and Paul fixed my disabled computer with a typewriter cleaning brush he found on my desk. It seems the problems was a little dust under a key. Beale Bruhl had arrived a few minutes earlier to spend the day with me. and the four of us had a very short visit The Quigleys were going to visit some friends north of here that afternoon, so we didn’t have much time to talk about their long, busy summer Beate and 1 visited with Elaine Garlock of Lake Odessa that afternoon, as Elaine had mentioned to me that she wou.^ like to see Beate next time she was in the area. She has done some research on the painting of the Larry Charles Dinger Sr., Muskegon and Teresa Ellen Robert. Hastings. Kenneth Daniel Gilmore. Ypsilanti and Diane Jeanne Bender, Middleville. Kevin Abbotts Landmesser, Plainwell and Donna Marie Kinsey. Plainwell. Douglas James Barnes, Hastings and Stacy Lynn Hull. Hastings. Frank Loren Brown, Middleville and Amy Elizabeth Grube, Middleville. David Lawrence Burk. Delton and Charlene Leona Wolverton, East Leroy. Gilbert Lee Douglas II, Woodland and Tory Kay Depriester. Woodland. Brian Matthew Baggs, Middleville and Katie Marie Hunt, Middleville. Brett Alvin Kruger, Delton and Debbie Ann Kloth, Delton. Wade Alan Poland. Hastings and Hope Cathline Poland, Hastings. David Joseph Collard. Delton and Jen­ nifer Marie Wendt, Delton. new Dean Koontz, which Rhonda Martin brought in. Also, for the younger readers, I have pur­ chased "Pocahontas" by the Disney Studio and "Once Upon a More Englightencd Time" which a follow-up to his eartier book about politically correct fairy stories by James Gamer. The Woodland Lions club attended the school bond meeting at the high school as a group last week The meeting was held in the auditorium and did not include a tour of the building. I was told there was a good crowd at the meeting. Hiroaki (Rocky) Kato, his wife Chiko and daughter Hikari from Yokohama, Japan, were guests of Eldon and Doris Flessner at church Sunday. Rockey was the Flessner's exchange student in 1968-69. His niece, Shihomi, was also the exchange student guest of Ron and Ellyn Flessner a few years ago. Eldon and Dons met the Katos at the Detroit airport and they all stayed with the Rob Ressners in Temperance for two days and visited with his family. Then they came here and early this week they were going to Lisa Flessner Dunbar's family for a visit. Then the Katos plan to fly to New York and back to Japan. Another international guest at Lakewood United Methodist Church this week was Patrick Grieg from Aberdeen, Scotland, who is spending 10 days with Dr. Jack and Helen Tramp. He is a school master al home. The Tramps met him oo a trip to Great Britain a few years ago Last week. I think 1 said that Daisy Allen is planning to eo to Taiwan on a missionary trip m January. 1 was in error. She is planning to go to Thailand. Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance group put out a newsletter recently llul was full of intereting little tidbits, but the main points were that they are holding a quilt raffle soon, tickets are being sold now. and that the monthly dinners will start again in September. The first one will be the second Sunday, which is Sept. 10. The group planned to participate in several parades this summer and fall. The Sunfield and Clarksville ones are now past, but the Woodland parade will be held, starting at the school, on Saturday, Sept. 2. at 1 p.m. Sometime during the summer, the trustees of Lakewood United Methodist got some new sidewalks and hand rails up at the church en­ trance. The hand rails looked especially nice to me as in the winter. I sometimes have had trouble gettmg down the curb to the parking lot if ft to icy. NOTICE for FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS TOTAL FAMILY SIZE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIOAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: A. SCALE FOR FREE MEALS OR FREE MILK YEAR 1 2 3 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 92. which was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at its meeting held on August 9, 1995. 4 * 6 7 8 SECTION I. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 8.8.B.5.R. Amends Section 6.6.8.5. r. of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to campgrounds in the “A" Agricultural District zoning classification to, among other things, delete certain requirements pertaining to minimum campsite size, campsites specifically designated for tent camping, and parking spaces and to provide for the waiver under certain circumstances of requirements pertaining to campground roadway surfacing. Each Additional Family Member SECTION II. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.8.B.5. Amends Section 6.6.8.5. of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance to add a subsection "s." allowing " Festivals; concerts; art and craft shows; flea markets; and historical, educational, cultural, entertainment and recreational activities of a rural/agricultural nature" and camping incidental to such activity as a special land use in the “A" Agricultural District zoning classification subject to certain terms and conditions pertaining to, among other things, traffic, off-street parking, rubbish disposal, sanitary facilities, security, camping and noise. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication of this Notice. AH Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. Normajean Campbell, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 ascension of Christ in Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa and found that the artists came from Fort Wayne. Obidiah Kover was the artist contractor for the job. but neither the contract nor any other papers connected with the project are dated. Garlock assumes it was soon after or during the church construction in the very early 1900s Garlock took Beate on a tour of the just remodeled church and the restoration artist was very interested in the painting and the stained glass windows, but Beate said she would not have time to do any research on the painters who did the work in the very short time she still has in Fort Wayne. She will return to Syracruse University in New York State early in September to finish work on her master of fine arts degree. Bruhl left my house very early Monday to be back at work on the ceilings of the Allen County Circuit Court in Fort Wayne, Ind., at 8 a.m. She has been stripping layers of paint, seeking the original decoration in the building so that she or other artists can make stencils and repaint the earlier designs. This is the first step of a total restoration project similar to the one she woiked on at the Michigan state capitol for several summers. During those summers, she stayed in Woodland, sometimes with us, and became well acquainted with local people. Since working on the capital, Bruhl has worked on the U.S. Customs House in New York, in Italy, and in Washington D.C., as well as on several smaller projects. Last week, the Crockford family held a family gathering on Sunday at the Lions Den. Robert's brother. Jack Crockford and his wife, Fio, from Chamblee. Ga., were, in, , Michigan as guests of Dr.. Douglas and June t Crockford Bonn in Rockford. Virginia Crockford said there were 44 people at the potluck dinner to visit with the Georgia Crockfords. Books received at the library lately include "Call No Man Father" by William X. Kienzk. "The Last Suppers" by Diane Mod Davidson. ‘ Scandal in Fair Haven” by Carolyn G. Han, "Riding the Rap" by Elmore Leonard. "Brother Cadfael’s Penance" by Ellis Peters, "Playing For the Ashes" by Elizabeth Georgea and the brand new "From Potters' Field" by the very popular Patricia Cornwell. All of these are mysteries. We also have received "The Witness" by Sandra Brown, which I have not read yet but assume is romance/mystery, judging by the author. "Lighting" by Danielle Steel; and a HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTB4 today announced its policy for free and reducedprice meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast. Special Milk or Commodity School Programs. The following household size and Income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. NOTICE of ADOPTION of ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Ihe full text of the Ordinance has been posted in the Office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. The new handrails at Lakewood United Methodist Church entrance are being tested by Betty Smith and Connie Tasker. Not getting your child all his shots is like leaving him out here alone. At least 11 shots by two. How sure are you? Questions? (-all 1-800-232-2522. US MONTH WEEK B. SCALE FOR REDUCED PRICE MEALS YEAR MONTH WEEK $ 9.711 13,039 16.367 19,695 23,023 26.351 29,679 33,007 $ 810 1,067 1.364 1,642 1,919 2.196 2.474 2.751 $ 187 251 315 379 443 507 571 635 813,820 18,556 23.292 28.028 32.764 37,500 42.236 46,972 8 1,152 1,547 1,941 2.336 2.731 3,125 3,520 3,915 8 266 357 448 539 631 722 813 904 4-3,328 4-278 -4 64 4-4,736 4-395 4-92 Children from households whose Income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free and reduced-price meals or free milk. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households should fill out the form and return it to the school. Additional copies of the application form are available at the principal's office in each school. NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS: An application which does not contain ail of the following information cannot be processed by the school: (1) monthly source of income received by each household member (such as wages, child support, etc.); (2) names of all household members; (3) social security number of adult household member who signs the application; and (4) the signature of an adult household member. FOOD STAMP/AFDC HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stamps or “Aid to Families with Dependent Children" (AFDC) for your child, you only have to list your child's name and Food Stamp or AFDC case number, and sign the application. The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility and verifying data. Applications may be verified by the school or other officials at any time during the school year. If the children are approved for free or reduced-price meal or free milk benefits, the household must report to the school increases in household Income over 850 per month (8600 per year) and decreases In household size. Households may apply for benefits at any time during the school year. If a household is not currently eligible but has a decrease in household income, sr- increase in household size or if a household member becomes unemployed, the housenuld should fill out an application at that time. In most cases foster children are eligible for these benefits regardless of the household s income. If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free or reduced-price meals or milk for them, the household should contact the school for more information Under the provisions of the policy Todd Mora, Business Manager will review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. The household also has the right »o a fair hearing. This can be done by calling or writing the following official: Carl A. Schoessel. 232 W. Grand St. Hastings, Ml 49058. Each school and the Administration Office have a copy of the complete policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party In the operation of the child feeding programs no child will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ccfor. national ongm. age sex or handicap if any member of the household believes they have been drscnmmated against, they should wnte immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture. Washington. D C 20250 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 17, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: Troubled marriage? MORTGAGE FCNKCLOWWt SALE PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT TROTT AND TROTT IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY IN FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE • MORTGAGE SALE — Dwfoult ha* bxn mode in the condition* of a mortgage mode by Michael J. Woodbury Sr., on unmarried mon to Jerry L. Tyler dba Tyler Mortgage Company, a Michigan Cor poration. Mortgagee, dated November 2. 1994 and recorded on November 16. 1994, in Liber 619. on page 111. Barry County Record*. Michigan, ond assigned by *o>d Mortgagee to TRANSWORLD MORTGAGE CORPORATION, o Texas Corporation by on assignment doted November 2. 1994. ond recorded on November 16. 1994, In Liber 619, on poge 115. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ol the date hereof the sum of FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY THREE DOLLARS AND 94 CENTS (154.443.94). including interest at 15.490% Please be advised that Trott and Trott is attemp­ ting to collect a debt ond any information obtained per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor tgoge and the statute in such cose mode ond pro vided. notice is hereby given that soid mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings Michigan ol 2:00 p.m. on September 21. 1995. Said premise* ore situated in TOWNSHIP of HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY. Michigan, ond ore premise*, or some part of them, at public vendue, of the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan at 11:00 a.m. o'clock on September. 7. 1995. Said premises ore situated in Township ol Maple. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described os: Parcel of land, situated in the Southeast 1 /4 of Section 36. Town 2 North, Range 7. West, describ­ ed a* follows: beginning at a point on the East Line of Section 36 Town 2 North, Range 7 West, distant Nor th 565.00 feet from the Southeast corner of said Section; thence West at right angles to said Eost Line 375.50 feet; thence North Parallel to soid East Section Lino 542.68 feet; thence North «7 Degree* 42 Minutes 45 Seconds East 375.80 feet to the East Section Line; thence South along East Line 557.68 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: July 27. 1995 TRANSWORLD MORTGAGE CORPORATION Trott and Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30300 Telegraph Road. Suite 201 . Bingham Farms. Michiga i 48025 F,ie *95072553 eluding interest at 11.250% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in soid mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them at public vendue, described os: Commencing in the center of the rood in the Southwest corner of the West 1 /2 of *he Southeast 1/4 of Section II. T3N. R8W. Hostings Township, ond running Eost along the North line of the State Rood 533 feet; thence Esat 20 rod* for the place of beginning, thence North 17 rod*, thence West 105 feet; thence South 17 rods; thence East to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 10. 1995 COMERICA BANK Trott ond Trott. P.C. Attorney* ond Counselor* 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File *95072681 (9/7) SHOtn FORECLOSUM NOTICE (Al Cauatlaa) (8/24) State af Mlrhjgen Probata Court nnucATKmwTKE Docaaoad Estate File No. 95-21689 « Estate of Beatrice W. Johnson. Deceased. Social Security No. 379 22 3068 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your Interest in the estate may be barred or af (acted by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE On September 7. 1995 at 10:00 am., in the Probate Courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Show. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Gordon J. Gill, requesting that he be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Beatrice W. Johnson, who lived at 240 E. North Street. Hostings. Ml. ond who died on July 30. 1995; requesting that the heirs at law of the dece­ dent be determined; and requesting also that the Will of the deceased dated October 11. 1990. ond codicils doted none, be admitted to Probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all c’uim* against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. August 8. 1995 David A. Dimmer* (PI 2793) DIMMERS. McPHULIPS t DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945 9596 Gordon J. Gill 10429 E. Cedar Waxwing Ct. Sun Lakes Arirono 85248 win be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE — Default ha* been mode in the condition* of a mortgage mode by JOSEPH D BO’JCHARD ond ROXANNE BOUCHARD husband and wife to COMERICA BANK (f/k/a Comerico Bank-Battle Creek, a Michigan Corporation). Mor­ tgagee doted December 8 1983 and recorded on December 13. 1983. in Liber 257. on poge 95. BARRY COUNTY Records. Michigan, on which mor tgoge there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIX TEEN DOLLARS AND 83 CENTS ($9.816.63). in­ MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult has been mode in the condition* of a mortgage mode by James A. Veltmon ond Patricio K. Voltman. husband and wife to Kentwood Savings and Loon Association, n/k/o FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN, a United States corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 22. 1977. ond recorded on September 27. 1977. in Liber 232. on page 878. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there it claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of »ix thousand throe hundred seventy-five ond 85/100 Dollars ($6,375.85), including interest at 8.500 % per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond rhe statute in such cote mode and pro­ vided, notice it hereby given that »aid mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Ha*ting*. Michigan, at 2:00 o’clock p.m.. on September 21. 1995. Said premise* are situated in Yankee Springs Township. Wayland. Barry County. Michigan, ond are described as: Lot 5 of Plat of Sunrise Shore* according to the recorded plat thereof, a* recorded In Libor 5 of Plats, on poge 42. being a part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 12 month* from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dote of *uch sole. Dated: July 14. 1995 FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN. AAorlgogee FIRST FORECLOSURE CENTER. Attorneys. 200 First Federal Building Detroit. Ml 48226 (9/14) (8/17) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Morbid bride? Dear Ann Landers: i am the eldest of four girls. Our father passed away 21 years ago. Wc were 12. 11 and 1 at the time, and Mom was pregnant with my youngster sister. •‘Amy." We all love Amy a lot. Here’s the problem. Amy will be marrying in a few weeks. We will all be attendants in the wedding along with some of our children. Amy wants my mom to carry a bouquet in my father's memory. We feel this is a wonderful idea, but she wants to carry this gesture further. Following the wedding, Amy wants all of us to go to the cemetery to witness her placing the bridal bouquet at my dad’s headstone and have a picture taken. 1 think this is morbid. Our father is missed dearly, but if Amy wants to do this, she should do so in private, after the wedding. 1 have not said anything to Amy. but this bothers me. Am 1 neurotic, dwelling on my grief at a time when wc should all be happy, or is Amy going loo far? — Howell. Mich. Dear Mich.: If Amy wants to go io the cemetery and place a bouquet on her father’s grave and hive a photo taken, she should cer­ tainly do so. To ask the family to accompany her is, in nr opinion, excessive. It would be a downer for the others — especially your mother i hope Amy will abandon the idea of the entourage. Hosts no more Dear Ann Landers: My husband "Jim," and 1 are in our mid-50s, in good health and very happily married. A year ago. we moved his parents, who are in poor health, to our town. 1 look early retirement in order to care for them, as well as help my own mother, an Alzheimer’s patient who lives in a nearby assisted care facility. It is tiring for me to try to run my own home and take good care of the three parents, but I do not consider it a burden because I love them. Our real problem is Uut between us. my husband and 1 have eight siblings who have grown children and grandchildren. They come to visit our parents and stay for anywhere from two nights to two weeks. They look upon our house as the family head­ quarters and feel it is our duty to put them up and feed them. They always say, "Oh. don’t go to any trouble for us — we just want to visit with Mom (or Mom and Dad).” In the past year, we have played host on 27 occasions and are about to cave in from exhaustion. We have decided io write to all family members explaining that to preserve our health and sanity, we can no longer accom­ modate them. We will offer, however, to make hotel reservations if they phone ahead. Some will understand, but others will be hurt or indignant. Are we being unreasonable? — Totally Anonymous Please. Dear Totally: Unreasonable? No way. Self­ preservation is the first law of survival. I say it’s about time. You’re going to love your newfound freedom. Hallelujah! Dear Readers: Interested in a fabulous read? I just finished a book about love, scien­ tific research, family fights, duplicity, com­ passion. courage and pain. It is brilliantly written by one of the principal characters of this real-life drama. You’ll be rivited. The ti­ tle: "Mapping Fate" by Alice Wexler. Publisher: Times Books. Price: $23 (in Canada $32). You won’t be able to put it down. 1 guarantee it. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amend­ ment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 1995, commencing at 730 o’clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Kaman Development for rezoning of property located on east side of McCann Road, north of M37 approximately 1/2 mile. The property is currently zoned ‘A1’Agricultural. The applicants seek rezon­ ing to the -R1’ Residential Single Family. 2. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserved the right to alter the proposed amendment at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan and the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing application by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Felpausch acquires Concord prescriptions The Felpausch Pharmacy, located af 127 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings, has acquired the prescriptions from Concord Drug Store in the Kmart Plaza in Hastings. The announcement was made by Felpausch Food Centers President Parker T. Feldpausch. Felpausch pharmacy offers senior discounts and home delivery service, as well as com­ puter records that maintain a complete profile of all prescriptions, screening for allergies, drug interactions and medication overlaps. The Felpausch pharmacy is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Felpausch also has announced that Susan Garber, who was formerly with Concord Drug, has joined its staff of pharmacists. Felpausch also operates pharmacies in Al­ bion, Mason and the Lakeview store in Battle Creek. Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on September 12,1995, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed LEGAL NOTICES: material being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabili­ ties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or the telephone number listed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Barbara Bedford. Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan 49058-9725 (616)948-2194 »VTL*ND CHATTER TOWNSHIP August 9. 1995 Regulor boord mating called to order at 7 30 p.m. Pra^nt: Bradley. Hansford. House. Palmer. Munjoy. Bedford. Edwards. Commissioner James ond four residents. Reports of Treasurer and Zoning Administrator received ond placed on file. Voucher* in the amount of $18570.31 approved for payment. Adjournment ot 7:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford Clerk Attested to by Robert M. Edwards Supervisor (8/17) Reason to say ‘no’ Dear Ann lenders: I am writing in the hope that I might spare others from suffering the agony my family must endure on a daily basis. This letter is for teenagers who are toy­ ing with the idea of experimenting with "recreational drugs." I am 24 and have watched my 40-year-old brother's addiction wreck not only his life but the lives of everyone in our family. To the kids who think drugs are cool. I give them this to think about: Is it cool to be 40 years old without a dime to your name. living with your parents, know­ ing you can't i;oid a job or lead a normal life for more uian two months at a time? A< lor the kids who decide to try drugs "just this once," I am certain when my brother first started experimenting 20 years ago, he didn't intend to become a daily user and take anything he could lay his hands on. To the kids who say. "It’s only pot (or any other drug)," I'm sure my brother didn't plan on becoming a cocaine and heroin addict when he tried pot for the first time. He only meant to experiment, to see what it was like. Ann. it’s loo late for my brother to have a normal life. He blew that chance when he was 17. But if just one teenager who reads this let­ ter decides not to give in to peer pressure and fool around with drugs, my brother’s life will not have been totally useless. Say, "No, thanks.” when some so-called "friend" offers you any kind of illegal substance. My brother’s addiction has wreck­ ed our whole family. Don’t let it do the same to yours. — Someone Who Knows. Dear Knowing Friend: You have written a heartbreaking letter that is sure to make an im­ pact on a great many readers. Thank you. Dear Ann Landers: My husband. "Tom,*’ and 1 shared 22 good years together and raised a wonderful daughter. I honestly thought we were still very much in love, but not long ago. I was partially disabled in an auto accident, and Tom’s behavior has changed since that time. Tom is working late a lot these days and seems to be avoiding me. A week ago. I found a press-on nail stuck to his underwear. I don’t wear press-on nails. Yesterday was the clin­ cher. I found motel receipts in the garbage. I have tried to convince myself that all is well between us. but the evidence that Tom is having an affair is overwhelming. 1 simply must face the truth. As I write this letter tonight, 1 have no idea where my husband is. For the first time in my life. I’m scared. I have built my life around this man and don’t know what I would do without him. 1 desperately need your wise ad­ vice. Please tell me what to do. — Scared in Lexington. Dear Lexington: You must tell Tom that you know the marriage is in trouble, and don’t hesitate to lay out the evidence. Be calm and dry-eyed. Make no threats. Make it clear that you want to mend the relationship in the broken places, but keep your dignity and don’t grovel. Meanwhile, please get some counseling. You need to talk to someone about your anxiety. 1 don’t recommend that you confide in friends or family. Please let me know what happens. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Gem of the Day: The best way to destroy your enemies is to make them your friends. What can you give the person who has everything? Ann Landers ’ booklet, “Gems, ” is ideal for a nightstand or coffee table. ’ 'Gems “ is a collection of Ann Landers ’ mast requested poems and essays. Send a ^elfaddressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.25). Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate Inc. Area Birth Announcements... BOY, John Norris and Tanara Olson arc pleased to announce the birth of their son, Jacob Gaylord Norris at Pennock Hospital on July 14 at 7:07 p.m., weighing 8 lbs., 11U ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Bryonna Christine, bom on July 27th at 10:11 a.m. to Tina (Abbott) and Christopher Barton of Sunfield. Bryonna is their first child and weighed 7 lbs., 14 ozs. and was 20*/^ inches long. The proud grandparents are Lois Barton of Hastings, Mike and Dec Barton of Nashville, Carol Hunt of Holt and David and DelRac Abbott of Mulliken. Birth Announcement Amanda Kay Loughry. bom August 1, 1995 at 6:19 p.m. weighing 7 lbs.. 1 oz. and 18 inches long. Bom at Butterworth Hospital. Parents are Tim and Katy Loughry. GIRL, Chelsea Adriana, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 1 at 12:08 p.m. to Melissa Hull and John Heacock, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 14M ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Taylor Kaitlynn Warner, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on July 26 al 4:35 p.m. to Man­ dy Kay Howard and Bradly James Warner, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 12 ozs. and 21M inches long. Proud grandparents are Kim and Jesse Berg, and Tom and Jan Warner. BOY, Alexander Bo. bom at Pennock Hospital, on Aug. 6 at 3:22 a.m. to Richard and Becky Morgan, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 13 ozs. and 20M inches long. GIRL, Bntxnae Dawn, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 3 at 7:19 p.m. to Deana Hampton. Vermontville, weighing 6 lbs., 5’A ozs. and 19Vi inches long. IT’S A BOY! Ian Michael Hough, bom 5 weeks early, at St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, Ohio, on Aug. 3, 1995 at 11:15 a.m. to Christopher and Julie Hough of Columbus. Ohio. Ian weighed 6 lbs. and 8*6 ozs. and 19 inches long. Proud. 1st time, grandparents are Rodger and Lin Hough of Wall Lake, Delton (former­ ly of Hastings) and also David and Mary Krauss of Port Huron. Ian’s great grand­ mother is Lottie Hough, who will be 98 later this month, (formerly of Lake Odessa) and now a resident of Thomapple Manor. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF Hostings Area school System BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Board of Education of Hastlnga Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, has called a special election to be held In the school district on Monday. September 25,1995. TAKE NOTICE that the following proposition will be submitted at the special bond election: I. BONDING PROPOSITION Shall Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counttea, Michigan, borrow the sum ol not to exceed Twenty-One Million Nine Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($21,995,000) and Issue Its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping an addition or additions to, and/or partially remodeling, refurnishing and re-equipping, existing school facilities; acquiring and Installing educa­ tional technology systems; developing and Improving sites; and erecting, furnishing and equipping a new elementary school, together with play grounds? II. MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount ol taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Countiea, Michigan, be Increased by .52 mill ($0.52 on each $1,000.00) on taxable valuation for the year 1996 to provide additional funds for enhancement ot operating revenue to be used to operate and maintain the proposed new additions and renovations; the estimate ol the revenue the school district will collect If the millage is approved and levied in the 1996 calendar year Is approximately $148,161.81 from local property taxes authorized herein? THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. 1995, IS MONDAY, AUGUST 28. 1995. PERSONS REGISTER­ ING AFTER 5 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1995, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL BOND ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School System. Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan. RAY A. ROSE Secretary. Board of Education �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 17, 1995 — Page 9 French’s Flour ‘In My Time’ by Robert Faulkner (WHITE LILY) Is The Ideal Family Flour byJoyce F. We^nbrecht The following Bread Recipe is a suggestion to new patrons "In 1925, Dad tned selling Atwater Kent radios al his Middleville drug store. One August day he said. Bob. I sold a radio to a fanner south of town and tomorrow I want you to install it.’ "I was pleased with the assignment and got together the tools, insulators and so forth that I needed. Before 1 left the next morning Dad cautioned me about my manners If they ask you for noon dinner thank them and stay and eat with them. They will be offended if you don't' "First 1 had to run a wire from the bam to the house for the aerial. The aerial was attach­ ed to a lightning arrester. 1 fastened this to a long steel stake, which I drove into the ground. From the lightning arrester the lead in went under the window sash to the radio. I also had to book up the A battery, which was a car storage battery. and the B batterirs which were two 45-volt dry batteries "I was not nearly finished when the call came for dinner, so 1 washed >tp up at the pump and joined the family at the large dinner table in the dining room. There must have been hundreds of hungry flies in the room. They perched on the bread, tried to steal the meat and even went after the boiled potatoes. I suddenly lost my appetite. But 1 made myself eat and even congratulated the farmer's wife on the delicious meal. 1 always felt I should have received a medal for bravery. "When I turned on the radio. I tried to con­ ceal my surprise when KDKA Pittsburgh came in loud and clear. “I graduated from high school in June 1926. I agreed with my mother and father that, being only 16. 1 should work for a year before going to college. This would give me time to earn money for college, since I was expected to pay my own wav. as had Paul and Earl. "Just three days before my 17th birthday, the world was electrified by the non-stop solo flight of Charles Lindbergh across the Allan tic. The world needed a hero and Lindbergh was the idol of Europe and America. He was young, attractive, daring and modest. For yean he was the most popular man in the United Slates During 1927.1 started dating a girl who liv­ ed between Middleville ano Caledonia. She was the prettiest girl I had ever seen. I usually took her to one of the theaters in Grand Rapids — the Majestic or Regent or Keith's, where they had vaudeville. The State Theater had just opened in Kalamazoo, and featured a sky complete with moon and stars and airplanes silently gliding from horizon to horizon 1 wanted to give my girlfriend a real treat and hoped to impress her at the same time. "I asked Dad for the use of the Studebaker. He warned me there was something wrong w«th the oil system in the car. and if I drove over 45 I might burn out a rod. After picking up my date I drove to the paved road that con­ nected Grand Rapids with Kalamazoo and headed jouth. It was a fine summer evening and gliding down the highway in the btg Studebaker, with 20 dollars in my pocket, my beautiful companion by my side I felt on top of the world. "However. 1 forgot to watch my speed and a few miles south of Martin. 1 heard a loud clanking in the moto" and I knew that we had burned a rod. 1 crept into Martin and since it was Saturday night, the only garage in town was open. They said they didn't have any Studebaker parts and would have to drive to Hastings. a distance of about 25 miles, to get the parts which they would need After we waited for some time, my date asked to use the bathroom. The manager presented her with a key tied to a piece of wood about six in­ ches long and pointed to the outhouse At a quarter to twelve the car was ready . The repair bill was $19.75. So I went home with 25 cents in my pocket "Dad could get very angry if he were disobeyed, and it was with considerable ap prehension that 1 told him what had happened ‘How much did it cost.' he asked When I told him. he reached into his pocket and handed me $20 muttering something about that no good Studebaker. "In rhe fall of 1927.1 entered Western Slate College at Kalamazoo. I had not decided on a POTATO YEAST BREAD Like Mother U»«d to Make Three medium sized potatoes. 2 tablespoons (lour. I tablespoon suc*r. I tablespoon lard. I tablespoon salt. I quart boiling water. Put sugar, lard and salt in a mixing bowl, put the cooked mealy potatoes in hot and mash nil together; stir in (lour and add the quart o( boil­ ing water slowly, stirring until smooth; when cool or lukewarm add cake of Yeast Foam. This is sufficient yeast (or warm weather. In cold weather use a whole yeast cake. Make this at noon and let stand until morning. Then stir thick with (lour, let get light, and then stir stiff with flour and knead well for ten or fifteen min­ utes. or until the dough does not stick to the board. Let rise again, then make into four bar loaves; let rise until double in size; put in hot oven to bake; bake one hour, reducing heat of oven to finish baking. Bread made from French’s Flour will be light, white, moist and lender, and will have a delicious flavor. R.T. French and Sons Mill (White Lily Flour). career so I just took a general liberal arts course. "I’ll never forget enrollment day. We stood in a long line in the gym waiting our turn at a single desk to fill out the required forms. 1 could not believe that college would have such an inefficient method of registration. I went without breakfast in order to complete my registration early. But when 1 got there. 1 found myself at the end of a long line. After two hours of standing in the stuffy air of the poorly ventilated gym. I suddenly felt faint. 1 rushed outside and in doing so yielded my place in line. The fresh air revived me and after a short time 1 again look my place at the end of the line and I eventually registered. "After finding a room at Bellevue Place, which I shared with another student. I discovered Mrs. McCasxle's boarding house at 416 Bellevue Place. She served noon dinner and supper for 25 cents a meal. The food was plain, but good and plentiful. 1 ate breakfast of a long John and a glass of milk at the drug store The roll cost two cents and the milk four cents. "I usually went home for the weekends, so my board bill for the week was $2.80. My room cost me $2.50 a week. My fees for the fall term were a little less than $12. There was tuition. "The college buildings were on a hill. I was intrigued with the cable cars. One car came down as the other went up. Il seemed strange to me that the college could install cable cars so we wouldn't have to walk up the hill, but at the same time require us to lake a gym class so we could get our exercise. "My gym class was at noon. My !1 am class was across campus, and when it didn't go overtime, it would let me out at II :50. I would run all the way across campus, change my cloches in the locker room and appear in gym class a few minutes late. Every day ihe instructor would give me a lacing down for being late. "About 9:30 on a Saturday night in May 1928 I was driving my car along the country road west of Middleville. By this time, thanks to the State of Michigan. Middleville had a concrete main street through the business district, but no rural roads were paved. "A car was coming toward me in the mid­ dle of the road. I got as far over as 1 could without going :n a ditch. But the car kept com­ ing at me. There was a terrible crash as our cars hit head on. The next thing I knew I was picking myself up off the ground. It happened too fast. I had no sensation of falling nor did I know my right arm had gone through the windshield until I felt something wet on my wrist. Searching the spot with my fingers I could feel bloou and then bone. "The people in the ocher car were obvious­ ly drunk. They did write down their license number for me. Holding my fingers tightly □round my wrist to staunch the flow of blood. I ran about a hundred yards to the comer of a road that went into town. "As luck would have it. there was a car coming when I reached the comer. The driver took me to Dad s drug store. 1 apologized for the blood on the carpet of his car. He graciously insisted it was nothing. My mother was working in the store. She look me back to the prescription room, washed the cut. which went almost halfway around my wrist and ap­ plied a tourniquet, then called Dr. Taylor. "It was a short walk to the doctor's office. Dr. Taylor was wailing for me. At his direc­ tion. I lay down on his examination table and he, still in his night shirt, proceeded to sew up my wrist and bandaged it. He then made a sl­ ing and directed me to keep my arm in it at all times. "'Do 1 have to wear this?,' I asked. 'No.' he replied. I had case like yours last year and the fellow didn't keep his arm in a sling.' He paused for effect, then added. ‘A couple of months later I took his arm off right up the shoulder ' "Needless to say, I wore the sling and the deep cut healed without any problems "Dr. Taylor was very popular and wc look­ ed forward to his visits to the drug store. Before starting on his house calls, for which he charged two dollars (his office calls were one dollar), he would come in for three whaleback cigars. He always had time to visit and spin yams. He would laugh about stopp­ ing in Bill Reed's tobacco shop up the street and being told that whalebacks were eight cents, three for a quarter. "He would sometimes mention his son Thaddeus. He was obvwiisly proud that Thad* deus was a judge in Grand Rapids. He would tell us about Froggy Wiggins from the Clay Hills, east of Middleville. He said the im­ migrants in Clay Hills sewed their long johns on in the fall and didn't take them off until spring. When one of them came in the drug store in winter before they were through the doorway, we could smell the fetty (asafetida. commonly known as 'feety'). They wore it in a bag on a string around their necks. "On the shelf behind the cigar case were the cigarettes. We carried four brands. Camels. Lucky Strikes. Chesterfield and Fatimas. Ninety-five percent of our business was for the first three brands The Fatimas were made of Turkish tobacco and sold for 20 cents a pack, five cents more than the other brands There were no filters, no king size, no 100s. no hard packs. Our entire cigarette display took up only four rows. Our display of cigars filled up the entire case. Cigarettes were smoked mostly by men under 30. Very few women smoked, it was not considered ladylike. "In June. Dad surprised Arnold and me with a new 1928 Ford roadster which he gave us to drive. We could barely believe our eyes. The car cost him $416. That was all it cost, there was no sales tax in 1928. "That year the primary elections were in September In August the campaign between the three-term governor. Grosbeck. and his opponent. Mr. Kelly, in the Republican primary became quite healed. Paul and 1 got into a discussion as to who would win. I pick­ ed Kelly and he sided with Grosbeck. He said. I'll bet you a trip to the University of Michigan-Ohio State game at Ann Arbor that Grosbeck wins.' "As luck would have it 1 won the bet. Paul was a very good sport and wc had a pleasant day at the game. I don't remember who won. "In the fall of 1929. 1 transferred to Michigan State College, now Michigan State University. For a while I worked at a restaurant during the noon hour. My pay was a free meal that otherwise would have cost me 40 cents. I later got a job at a drug store. 1 had to mop the floor every night after the store closed No matter.how hard I tried, there were always streaks on the floor when 1 had finish­ ed. I hated the work, but it gave me a little spending money "One Friday in October before I got the drug store job I hitchhiked home to Mid­ dleville The next morning went to work in the Middleville drug store I went to the post Makes Fine Pastry R. T. FRENCH Middleville - - - - Mich. A recipe by R.T. French for potato yeast bread. office, picked up the mail (which included a small bundle of Grand Rapids Heralds), open­ ed the newspapers and laid them on lop of the cigar case. 1 was startled by the bold headline. 'Stock Market Crashes. Panic on Wall Street* "I knew that this was a momentous event, but had no idea it would lead to ten years of depression. By the fall of 1930. ten million people out of a work force of 60 million were unemployed. Fear and despair were everywhere. "During the summers of 1929 and 1930. Arnold and I worked on Dad's golf course. Arnold kept the fairways mowed with a trac­ tor that was converted from a Model T Ford. He was mechanically inclined and kept the rather primitive contraption running. "1 was the greens keeper. This meant mow­ ing ail the greens with a reel type push mower. My job included sprinkling and tup dressing the greens and keeping the ants away. Dad made a syrup with sugar and arsenic. We applied this with a squirt type oil can such as used to oil machinery. One squirt did the job. Once the greens were free of ants, treating the area around the greens kept them away. "Dad paid us $20 a week, and we also had room and board. This was a generous wage for that time. (The golf course was on the east side of Middleville, about across from the cemetery.) "In the fall of 1929, when I entered Michigan State College the girl from Caledonia that I had been dating entered business college in Grand Rapids. After this, we drifted apart. (To be continued) Colonel and Mrs. Charles Lindbergh with the "Lone Eagle." Miaoievnie High School. Western State College, showing the cable cars which carried students up tne nm. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 17, 1995 ‘Good ole boys, making noise’ Factory Stock style by T.L. Stcnzdburtun Spans Editor Gordon. Foyi, Johncock. Marlin. Manin, the Bodine brothers. Ihe family Unser and others - ihe big names recognized in auto racing. Names which when spoken al a track evoke a flurry of stories about racing prowess and ability to command the big money and sponsorship contracts. Carter. Shellenbarger. Bergakkcr. Three names, much like many others on the racing circuit. But not many people could recount the exploits of the three drivers and few may even know what vehicle they drive. Steve Carter. Brad Shellenbarger and Dar­ win Bergakkcr are three guys, like many oth­ ers at area tracks, who took what they had separately and put it together. The three drive one of the least expensive of auto racing's vehicles, the factory stock. (Also known as the Bombers or Michigan Iron) The cars the three drive were the family cars of yesterday. All three drive Monte Car­ los made in the rmd-70's. The body and frame is exactly (Ik* way it came off ihe as­ semble line. The control arms, tic rods, steering box and brakes are the same as when Junior borrowed lhe car for the first lime and got a speeding ticket. Some things are different, ihe powerplant is a racing motor, be n a 350 cubic inch Chevy motor worked over by Tom Siraley Racing Enterprises or a 406 McEntyre. The upholstery and seats have been removed. ihe dash is gone and replacing ii are a racing seat with five-point safety harness and a roll cage. Also there are no windows to roll down. "Yep, this is about as basic as racing gets." said Bergakker. "We're not here for ihe money. We're here for the fun of it. ihe chal­ lenge and camaraderie." "Hey, if we were here for ihe money, we'd be stupid." Carter said. "There is no big money to be made in factory slock. We're here to spend our money." "We re here to race, talk with the otter drivers and get out on the track to go fast. If wc wreck, we chuckle afterw ards and pul our cars hack together." Shellenbarger added. The three have different backgrounds and jobs and live in three different cities. Carter lives in Lake Odessa and works for Hastings Chrysler Plymouth Dodge as the service manager. Shellenbarger lives in Hastings and works at Lescoa in Middleville and Bergakker lives in Middleville but works in Caledonia at Old Style Mobile Home Ser­ vice. Bergakker is ihe eldest of the three, pass­ ing the 35 years barrier this year. Carter is 31 years old and has ihe most experience in driving, starting with carls when he was but four. Carter is also looking to move into driving late models again. Both arc married and have kids. Shellenbarger. who turns 24 Saturday, is the upstart of the three with a fiance and stars in his eyes, he's the driver who. in his first lime at Kalamazoo Speedway, asked Kelly Kollar to be his wife. He asked her on the track ir. front of 7.000 racing fans Bergakker. though the eldest, has been driving factory stock and in Enduro races for about five years. Shellenbarger is in his first full year of racing and Carter has the long arm of experience, running first in carts and following it with everything up to but exclud­ ing Winston Cup cars. The three began by parking their trucks and trailers next to each other in lhe pits. They all came from the same area and their cars have parts which can be interchanged and there came a time when it just became natural. Sort of like sitting next to your friends when you see them at a movie. "All the guys here." Carrr said, sweeping his hand to point al the 40-plus cars sitting in the pits at Kalamazoo Speedway. "Ail these guys are like a big family. Wc talk the same language and help each other when the need is there." "When we're on lhe track we get competi­ tive and bump into each other and rub doors and fenders." Shellenbarger said, "but when wc come off the track, if your buddy needs help, you do you best to help if you can." Bergakker said that once the racing gets in your blood it can't be drained out. "The only thing that will keep me from racing in the next race is the damned wall." Aside from the wall, a blown engine kept Bergakker out of Ids feature heal on this night. He'd just taken over the top spot in his heat when the motor went, leaking oil down the straight away. The crash up behind him collected Carter, who also had to leave the heat. In the pits. Bergakkcr parked his car and provided Carter with a control arm and tech­ nical and muscle assistance to get Carter back on the track in time for the feature. Shellenbarger had his car set up wrong for the track and had an early night of it as well. Despondent over the early night. Shellcn­ bargcr was encouraged by his buddies, them saying there would always be next week and reminding him of lhe heat win a week earlier. "These two have ihe smarts when n comes to fixing a problem with the car," Shellcnbargcr admitted. "We don't really know who the best driver is among us. but I do know they arc better at fixing things than I am." "I have the most experience." Carter said, "but I wouldn't say I am the best of us. Both these guys drive pretty good." Carter was the final leg of the triumvirate. Shellenbarger and Bergakkcr were already swapping parts and stories when Carter started coming to Kalamazoo. "They kind of lc< me into their little family. They helped me and now I help them in return." Carter, whose wife Jill and kids Lyndscy and Travis accompany him to the track on Factory stock drivers (from left) Darwin Bergakker. Brad Shellenbarger and Steve Carter said they are not into racing for money, rather the tamdy atmosphere. most occasions, but on this night he was alone. "I know that if I am in an accident, these guys would make sure my stuff gets home all right and my family would know as soon as possible. J would do no less for them." Bergakker wife Cindy and kids Amy and Brian also come to the track. Brian is 15 years old and sweating out the one more year he has until he can climb in lhe cockpit of one of lhe racers. Shellenbarger said he is looking to move up to late model in future years, but first he wants to make sure he learns as much as he can about racing. "I want to drive a late model, but you have to start somewhere and this is a good place to do that." The three men and their toys race nearly every weekend, but the three-person clique they have is not unusual at lhe area tracks like Kalamazoo, Berlin. Galesburg. 1-96 or Martin. At all these tracks, a visitor can sec drivers who. on the track will battle lap after lap. bumping and shoving, showing high and go­ ing low and doing their best to better the other driver. But in .4be pits, those same drivers will be bauteN out $500 pieces of equipment to help thief buddy fix his car to do battle again. "Even if you don't have any idea who the guy is who is helping you," Carter said, "you accept his help gratefully. That's the way rac­ ing is and one of the reason I like ii so much. "It's like a big family with lots of friends added in." The three factory stock drivers lost one of their own earlier this month and. while none of the three new Bill Friel who was killed by a hit and run driver, personally, all three were choked up when his car was driven around Kalamazoo Speedway one last time. Steve Carter (left) and Brad Shellenbarger do a pre-race check on Carter's factory stock car. * EVWY'Uiiver IT Kalamazoo that nigtebad "CarBA- Bill Pile'* stenciled on their or • "Wc may not have known him. but he was one of our drivers and you always show that kind of respect to a driver because you'd want the same respect shown to you..." Shellenbarger said. That's lhe way it is." (The three racers are sponsored in part by Hastings Chrysler Plymouth Dodge, Tires R Us. No Prefere-ice Towing. Hastings Body Shop. Yankee Auto Glass. Dowling Body Shop. Norton Security, Joe's Tire and Gas. Digger Deep Promotions. McEntyre Racing Engines. Bennett Industries and Old Style Monday Aug. 7 - True Value Sporting Goods 10 vs. H & S Machine 9; Good Time Mobile Homes) W4. ...94 True Value Sports............................................. 7-2 Pennock Hospital.............................................. 6-3 Hastings P-Ring................................................ 5-4 HAS Machine................................................. 4-5 J-Ad Graphics.....................................................3-6 Goodenough's..................................................... 1-8 Hastings Mutual.................................................1-8 Fall high school sports pre-seasons underway Steve Carter leans over the tender ot Ns car to give Darwin Bergakker a hand In unbending a tie rod. Following a sweltering summer filled with beaches and lakes, boating and tanning, fishing and fun. lhe fall sports season began Monday for hundreds of area high schoolers. Gone are the days of sleeping till noon, watching a couple of hours to the Cartoon Network, struggling through the chores par­ ents insisted on being completed before they got home from work and the candy bars eaten during Oprah's show. Coaches, with drill sergeant precision, are taking off the unneeded extra pounds gained over the summer and improving athlete's wind and endurance. Football and basketball players are learn­ ing lhe drills for the upcoming season. Soc­ cer players are reinforcing their ability to do crossing patterns and dribbling. Tennis play­ ers are watching the comeback of Monica Sc las and improving their cross court shots, golfers their putting and driving, cross country runners their breathing and speed and cheerleaders their routines. High school golfers have the shortest pre­ season with all area teams showing up this morning (Aug. 17) at Mullenhurst Golf Course in Delton for the Barry Couniy Invi­ tational. Hastings football team opens the season Sept. 1 at home against neighboring Lake­ wood. The girls basketball team opens Aug. 29 The Saxon and Panther cross country teams open with the Barry County Meet in Hastings Aug. 30. The Delton varsity football squad opens its season with the traditional game against Gull l-ake at the Blue Devils' fie'd. Sept. I. The Lady Panthers open the basketball sea­ son at Thornapple-Kellogg and lhe soccer team hosts Comstock Aug. 28. WWF ‘Monday Night Raw’ at Welsh Auditorium, Sept. 25 Mabel. Sir Mo, Owen Hart, and Yokozuna; also. Razor Ramon lakes on Psycho Sid. Tickets, priced at $13 and $10. go on sale Saturday. Aug 19 at 10 a m at all Ticket­ Master locations, including the Grand Center Box Office, Believe in Music. Hudson's. Har­ mony House or Vinyl Solution To charge by phone (616) 456-3999 Tuesday. Aug. 8 - Piston Ring 8 vs. J-Ad Graphics 12; Pennock Hospital 12 vs. Hastings Mutual 2. Standings: Hastings Men’s Softball League STANDINGS Great Division W-L Hast San Serv................................................ 10-7 Jarman Const................................................... 7-10 Hastings Mutual.............................................. 7-10 Thrifty Car Rental..........................................5-11 E W Bliss...................................................... .2-14 Bill's Safety Serv............................................. 2-15 Blue Division Hastings Chrysler............................................16-0 Olde Towne (Black)....................................... 12-3 Okie Towne (Red).......................................... 12-4 Kmart..................................................................11-7 TNR..................................................................... 10-6 B riant/Ritsema................................................... 8-9 Cappon's.............. . ...........................................6-12 MORE PHOTOS on next page... Holly Davenport (left) and Angie Lillibndge go through warm ups tor the Delton cross county team The exciting heart poodning World Wrestl­ ing Federation will rock Grand Rapids’ WcLsh Auditorium on Monday. Sept. 25 with Mon­ day Night RAW at 7 p.m WWF superstars shcedukd to appear in­ clude an eight man elimination tag team match featuring Diesel. Shawn Michaels. Bret "The Hit Man" Ha.t. and Undertaker versus King Softball League Hastings soccer player Fred Jiles dnbbies the ball pas! a defender in preseason practice Hone Run Lesden - D Miller 14. M Davis 10. T Lucas 7. S. Parshall 7. R. Mar­ tin 6, M. Pickard 6. Bobby Madden 6. Bob Madden. G. Ferguson 5, J. Lyons 5. M. Anderson 5. T. Lyon 5. S. Hickman 5, G. Iverson 5, A. Snider 5. Last Weeks Results Jarman 7, Mutual 1; Mutual 6. Jarman 4; TNR 15. Sanitary 9; Sanitary 4. Bills 3; Cappon 10; Jarman 9; OTT (Red) 7, OTT (Black) 6; OTT (Red) 5. Cappon 1; Chrysler 19. Cap­ pon 1; Chrysler 15. Brians; OTT (Black) 13, Kmart 1; OTT (Black) 8. Kmart 7; OTT (Black) 7. Mutual 3. This Werfr’a Games Wednesday \ug. 16 - 6:30, OTT (Black) vs. Thrifty; 7:30. OTT (Black) vs. Bliss; 8:30 Mutual vs Jarman; 9:30. Mutual or Jarman vs. Thirfty. Thursday, Aug. 17 —6:30OTT (Black) vs. Chrysler; 7:30. TNR vs Chrysler; 8:30. OTT (Red) vs. TNR: 9:30. OTT (Red) vs Brians. Friday. Aug. 18 — 6:30 San. Service w. Jarman or Mutual; 7:30. Bliss vs. Bills. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 17. 1995 — Page 11 Pre-season sports...from previous page . ■actaT V8rSUS de,ense as “ palr °* 58X00 va,srty Players tangle In a preseason The new varsity basketball coach tor Hastings. Katie Kowalczyk, puts her team through warm up <M*s Delton varsity basketball player Heather Haas takes alm In preseason drills Radio control goes off road Delton varsity tootball coach Rob Heethuls (white shirt) calls lhe plays and the offensive line practices It again and again until the coach, (eels they have it right The Radio Control Racing Club of Hast­ ings is taking its action off road. The club has completed its off-road track in the parking lot of Captain Lucky's Putt Putt Golf and Driving Range, south of Hastings and will have its first competition. Sunday. Racing begins al 2 p.m. with practice start­ ing at 1 p.m. There arc a very limited number of rental cars available. The racers have been limited to a rood course, but Pai Clement, a coordinator with the club, said many kids have off-road vehi­ cles and haven't had a chance to really race them under off-road conditions. "This will give them the chance." Hastings high school goiters (from left) Ken Rose. Jeremia Johnson and Jon Sty! finish up the No 2 hole at the Hastings country dub The goiter play their first match today Bush wins 40-lap late model feature Late model driver Joe Dush of Hastings, endured the sweltering heat and humidity, the op-rushing cars behind him. a hot track dnd the losm^^g-lTWRltMlAin Speedway. Friday night to lake the 40-lap feature. Bush had just completed 19 when all the power oo the ground* was lost, sending the track into late twuignt darkness. The 20 drivers in the feature for late models immediately stopped their cars and climbed out. Bush was dripping sweat along with the other drivers as the track temperature regis-tered over 100 degrees and the humidity level was above 70 home tracks this year, passing over Berlin and Kalanuzixi. going to some bigger races to get a feel for the competition around the state. Legal Notice JOHNSTOWN TOWNSMP BOAJTO August 9 1995 All mombors present Special Assessment Public Mooring hold. Minute* approved a* rood Reports of Committal presented Special Assessment Resolution <2 approved Approved Special Assessment Resolution F3 Approved voucher* tn amount of $19 234.84 June Dosier Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Barbara Earl (8/17) STOP ' HILD ABUSE BEFORE IT EVE R STARTS ________________________ __I Here'sWhatWn? Doing About It lb learn how you can help, can the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. 1-8C3-CHILDREN 80 * 80 * 80 • 80 ‘ 80 * 80 ’ 80 * 80 * 80 ‘ 80 S S _ ro o “ percent. Talking with his pit crew through the fence. Bush said he was "hot Very hot." When the lights came back on. Bush ex­ ploded to a four to six car-length lead and continued to push his car around the track to win running away. "That feels good." he said to his wife Lorraine after finishing the race "It's been a long dry spell." Bush has been driving away from his Every American Wants A Safe Blood Supply. g BOB PHILLIPS 1 2 THE AMNBCAN RLODD • »• SUPPLY to cumtaMfy end thoroughly toted BLOOD BANKS HAVF ADDED RVE ADDCTTON'AL X'KEFNING TPSTS l< v S Happy 80th Birthday! S * ° g • August 15th You've been a good father and grandfather! Love Mary, Jack, Jane and Grand kids S teduding tats far AIDS, iwptato •MqrpMto. THE LIS. DOES NOT ALWAYS HAVE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF BLOOD. Whde protecting it agatar iidtrtiwu this— tool primary Mp^flfMtel!boTiH*laaBiMV mowtagtytapartateaadunor* rvortvv ever scniney 80 • 80 ♦ 80 * 80 • 80 * 80 * 80 * 80 ‘ 80 • 80 HELP WANTED Laie model driver Joe Bush, third from the left bolding the checkered flag and daughter Lauren, won the 40-lap feature heat at Kalamazoo. Saturday night ' "I've had a lot of fans railing io find out where I've been." Bush said. "I've been see­ ing whai else is out there." Bush placed 10th at the Toledo Speedway, Sunday night Bush and his wife recently had a second child as well. Audrey was bom three weeks before his win at Kalamazoo, Saturday night. His oldest daughter. Lauren, two. was on hand to give her dad a kiss while ihe power was being fixed halfway through the race The power outage was speculated to have been caused by the extensive use of blowers and fans to cool off the pit crews and cars. Planning a GARAGE SALE? Advertise it in The Reminder on Tuesday, and The Banner on Thursday for a "Double Punch!" Now accepting applications fex automotive service person No previous experience necessary. Apply af . A&D OIL Performance Plus Quick Lube 430 W. STATE STREET - HASTINGS 7 HEALTHY AMERICANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOLUN­ TEER TO OVE BLOOO far th* A BIG THANK YOU '{ZfP ’Iffi TO THE FOLLOWING for helping to make the 1995 Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing a success: —Ljclftg fff A) L LT IZ HACC cou c:oMMrnrj Chair Milt LaVklor (Parkview M.rttl) Cochatn Mike MacLeod (Mactend Chiropractic Onto) It Chad Pefenon । Inwoment Gotten of America) Commit!" Uetarn Mary Urm (LW Btal. Bart) Wtoden (BeU*ak), lob OConmt (MpmadiX Gotta Dudkyr Im I. Darcy Uarkwari (Manpower), Lathy La Victor (Parkview MoSdl Rack k Karen Heath (Secund Hand Comers). Sman Penrod and Joan Grigs and the Riverbend Golf Coune Staff —------------------------------------------------------------- - SPECIAL RECOGNITION--------------------------------------------------------------------Huie in one ip mor Tbomapde Moton Host Riverbend Gdf Count and Staff Prookttxm J-Ad Gapbin. WBCH k Bd-Pak (xmpw NOTBCf BY PERSONS €18—IB TTTLf UNOCT TAX MID - (WevUe^ 1H7) To the Owner or Owner* of any ond all interest* or lion* upon the land* herein described. TAKE NOTICE Sole wo* lawfully mode of the following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that the undersigned has title to the lond under tax deed or deed* issued for the land You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment io the undersigned or to rhe treasurer of the county in which the land is situated, of all sum* paid for the to» sole purchase together with 50*. m odditron and rhe fees of the sheriff for the ser vice or cost of publication of this notice The ser vice or publication cost* shall be the some os if for personal service of a summon* upon commence­ ment of an action, together with a sum of $5 00 lor each description without other additional cost or charge, if payment as described in this notice is not mode the undersigned will institute pro­ ceedings for possession of the land. Description of land. State of Michigan. County of Barry Lots 213 and 214. Lakewood Estate* f06-007-160-147 00 Amount necessary to redeem $330 51 plus the foes of the Sheriff Alicia Abbott 33 Roes Rd Delton Ml 49046 To Elizabeth J Potter 906 35th St . Grand Rapids. Mi 49509 lost grantee in the regular chain of the title of such lands or of any interest therein a* appearing by the records in the office of the Register of Deed* of so»d County (9 7) Istplaa: Garr leyj Apncv - 2nd placr PlambX Vaka-mt - 3rd piacr Eta Bros - Lrt ptacr Metropotar Tide - Omni to pta Bun Funk of Fdpwnch - Uxv* drive Mike Cook at Hnunp Office Soppfy PRIZE [XTNAriONS----------------------------------------------------------------lamp Michlwana Farmers Group insurance,Gary Begg Bam County Hntoncal Soden BrownsttaOD htenon Madnd Chonpractx Havings (in ka-k Gcxxknough Blue Cnm/Bfae Shield Blau's Pet ft Garden far<A Mutoc Canter Bartow Fkvnt Artie's [lavils Furniture Cinder Phartnacv Core Dtttrbuton Perturmame Plus Rarot i Mgr Pages (kAI Socmen Mur Cross.Blue shtokl of Mxhigan LW Blns (Jias Boxhen Fdpauuh h»id ('.enter HasUnp < hrvslei, Ptvroouth (tap Jeep 6 Lack Inc Madrid < Jxrnpractx Lam Vii Invarancr Hastings savings k loan frnmxk Hospital River Bend Gdf Gumr Viking Crvpxatxxi Silver Snnyn AFLSC Barry Cleaners BlanJirnvTrtn Pontiac, Olds. GMC Rkxxnk Bksrm 5.nles Pharman Century (rflunet G 4eman Agmcr LH1 Hastings OrthopnBc Clinic Hastings Sanitary Service J-Ad Graphics SkDonakTs M.Uer Real f uate MtnK < enirr Metnip4ttan Title Stavk insurance Riverbend Goff Course keminger Jones Boomtown fta Ircthen »g Boy Tom s Market TwosCompam kipamch Manpower Sata Annetae GOU OUTWG SPOMOCBfoqg ScvxTSjr> A fc L Servkn Ae«crlcan Enlcrprises Barry County lumber Bob s Grill Uward D. Junes/ Mark Christiansen Ltarii Motor Sense Hearts Desart Gilt kvtique and lad !>■'< Deli Hodges Jewelry JCPenney X-Mm! MCkwiv Uanprs^r ’ernpurarv Services Mei kan Connexion Mid Michigan Insutamt Thonuppfe M^m Ritaxxt Fquiptnent Cinema I k 2 CotettySrto Hatttnjs Counts (lib krtey'-ta Rivet Bend Travel Sei I Chevron TomS Market Whispering Waten �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 17. 1995 Students perform in musical recital Twenty-five area youths demonstrated their musical talents ma recital Thursday. Aug. 3. at the Episcopal Parish House in Hast­ ings. The recital featured pianists, vocalists and St. Rose of Lima Church is having their ANNUAL trumpci players who took pan in a summer music workshop offered by instructor Jenny Bender Students partcipating were Na<han Rounds. Jake Cary. Sam (’ary, Kane Suther­ land. Jessica Manning. Alex Barry. Kathlyn Rounds. Lynn McCullam. Luke Tossava. Evelyn Rappaport. Christina Elmen. Chris Rounds. Kristina Tolger. Bri Gibson. Ash­ ley Gibson. Rebecca Manning. Alicia Nie­ mann. Abbie Allerding. Ijndy Jacobs. Gina Yoder. Alexis Baxe.*. Jessica Gole. Jeff Baker. Heather Jotmaon. Tiffany Wells. Amanda Wells. Liza Straicr, Sam Strater, Leslie Ockeran and John Jacobs. Chicken Dinner Sunday, Aug. 20 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING Adults $6.00 Children (12 & under) $3.00 Serving.- Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Com. Applesauce & Rolls. Homemade Pies. Punch & Coffee. . Thanks Io MDA research, tor more than a million Americans affected by neuromuscular diseases, the future locks brighter than ever ■tar Muscular Dystrophy Aeeociatk 1-800-572-1717 NOTICE for FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS DCLTON OLLOCC SCHOOLS today announced Its policy tor free and reduced-price meals for children unable to pay the lull price of meals served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast. Special Milk or Commodity School Programs The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility TOTAL FAMILY SIZE MONTH YEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Each Additional Family Member B SCALE FOR REDUCED PRICE MEALS A. SCALE FOR FREE MEALS OR FREE MILK MONTH YEAR WEEK WEEK $ 9.711 13.039 16,367 19,695 23,023 26,351 29,679 33.007 $ 810 1.087 1,364 1.642 1,919 2.196 2,474 2.751 $ 187 251 315 379 443 507 571 635 $13,820 18,556 23.292 28,028 32.764 37,500 42.236 46,972 $ 1,152 1,547 1,941 2.336 2.731 3.125 3,520 3,915 $ 266 357 448 539 631 722 813 904 -4-3,328 ♦ 278 ♦ 64 ♦ 4.736 ♦ 395 ♦ 92 Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free and reduced price meals or free milk Application forms are being sent to ail homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households should fill out the form and return It to the school Additional copies of the application form are available at the principal's office in each school NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS: An application which does not contain all of the following Information cannot be processed by the school: (1) monthly source of income received by each household member (such as wages, child support, etc ); (2) names of ail household members; (3) social security number of adult household member who signs the application; and (4) the signature of an adult household member. FOOD STAMP/AFDC HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stamps or "Aid to Families with Dependent Children" (AFDC) for your child, you only have to list your child's name and Food Stamp or AFDC case number, and sign the application The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility and verifying data Applications may be verified by the school or other officials at any time during the school year If the children are approved for free or reduced-price meal or free milk benefits, the household must report to the school increases In household income over $50 per month ($600 per year) and decreases in household size. Households may apply for benefits at any time during the school year. If a household IS not currently eligible but has a decrease in household income, an increase in household size or if a household member becomes unemployed, the household should fill out an application at that time. In most cases foster children are eligible for these benefits regardless of the household's income If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free or reduced-price meals or milk for them, the household should contact the school for more information Under the provisions of the policy the child nutrition supervisor will review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis The household also has the right to a fair hearing. This can be done by calling or writing the following official: Dean McBeth. 327 N. Grove. Delton, Ml 49046. Each school and the Administration Office have a copy of the complete policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party In the operattcn of tne child feeding programs no child anil be discnmmated against on lhe basis of race, color, national origin, age. set. or handicap It any member of the household believes they have boon discriminated against, they should write immediately to the Secretary ot Agriculture, Washington. DC. 20250 NOTICE for FREE MILK DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS today announced its policy for free milk for children unable to pay the full price of milk served under the Special Milk Program. The following household size and Income critena will be used tor determining eligibility. TOTAL FAMILY SIZE A. SCALE FOR FREE MILK YEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Each Additional Family Member MONTH WEEK $9,711 13,039 16,367 19,695 23.023 26.351 29,679 33,007 $ 810 1,087 1,364 1.642 1,919 2,196 2.474 2,751 $18/ 251 315 379 443 507 571 635 ♦ 3,328 ♦ 278 ♦ 64 Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free and reduced-phce meals or free milk. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians To apply for fee milk, households should fill out the form and return it to the school. Additional copies of the application form are available at the principal's office n each school Households should answer ail questions on the form NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS: An application which does not contain all of the following information cannot be processed by the school: (1) the total income by source for household member (such as wages, child support, etc ); (2) names of all household members; (3) social security number of adult household member who signs the application, and (4) the signature of an adult household member FOOD STAMP/AFDC HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stamps or "Aid to Families with Dependent Children" (AFDC) for your child, you only have to list your child's name and Food Stamp or AFDC case number, and sign the application The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for lhe purpose of determining eligibility and verifying data. Applications may be verified by the school or other officials at any time during the school year If the children are approved for free milk benefits, the household must report to the school increases in household income over $50 per month ($600 per year) and decreases in household size Households may apply for benefits st any time during the school year If a household is not currently eligible but has a Decrease in household income, an increase in household size or if a household member becomes unemployed, the household should fill out an application at that time In most cases foster children are eligible for these benefits regardless of the household s income If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free milk for them, the household should contact the school for more information Under the provisions of the policy the child nutrition supervisor will review applications & determine eligibility Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis The household also has the right to a fair hearing. This can be done by calling or writing the following official Dean McBeth. 327 N Grove. Delton 49046 Each school and the Superintendent's Office have a copy of the complete policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party In the operation of the child feeding programs no child will be discnmmated agamst on the basis of race, color, national ongin. age. se*. or handicap if any member of the household believes they have been discnmmated against, they should wnte immediately to the Secretary of Agnculture. Washington. D C 20250 Students of Jenny Bender who took part in a summer music workshop were (front row. from left) Nathan Rounds, Sam Cary. Jake Cary. Alex Barry, Luke Tossava. (second row) Ashley Gbson, Alicia Niemann, Jessica Manning. Evelyn Rappaport, Kristina Tolger. Alexis Baker, (third row) Lynn McUllam. Bri Gibson. Chris Rounds. Kathlyn Rounds. Linday Jacobs. Abbie Allerding. Christina Eknen. (fourth row) instructor Jennifer Bender. Rebecca Manning, Heather Johnson. Jessica Gole, Gina Yoder and Jeffrey Baker. LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Nofka i* horaby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits CASE NO. SP. 10-95 — Lakewood Publk Schools, (applicant) LOCATION: At 7223 Vehe Rd. (M-50) on the NW comer of Brown ond Vebe Rds. in Sec. 3. Woodland Twp. PURPOSE: Requeuing a special use permit to erect a new public school. CASE NO SP.11-95 — Colvin 8 Ruth Clemens, (applicants): Vincent t Marcia Audefte, (property owners) LOCATION: At 11725 Scheiner Rd on the Eost between Fruin ond Lacey Rds. in Sec. 12. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting lor a soeciol use permit to place temporary housing for eide.1^ parents. MEETING DATE: August 28. 1995 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE Community Room in the Courts ond Law Building ot 220 West Court St.. Hostings. Mkhigon Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper ties will be completed by lhe Planning Commission members the day of the hearing P arsons In­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use applications are available lor publk inspection ot the Barry County Planning Offka. 230 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office ot 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary Otailiory aids and services, such os signers for the hearing impaired ond audio topes of printed materials being considered ot the meeting to In­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting/heoring upon ten (10) days noike to the County of Barry Individuals with drsabtlmes requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the fallowing: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49O5B. (616) 948-4891 Nancy L. Boersmo. Barry County Clerk (8/17) State efMkMgMi Probata Coset Csooty of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEJURNG File No. 95-21695-NC In the matter of BERNIE ALLEN DUSHANE. Social Security No. 371 02 8559 TAKE NOTICE On Monday September 25. IW5 ot 4:00 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. 220 W. Court St.. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition lor change of nomu ol BERNIE ALLEN DUSHANE to ALLEN BERNIE DUSHANE. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. August 8. 1995 ROBERTA ANN DUSHANE 11050 long Point Dr. Plainwell. Ml 49080 (8/17) File No. 95-21681-IE Estate of DORIS KOKES. Deceased. Social Securi­ ty No 329 28-0282 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 10529 Kingsbury Rood. Delton. Ml 49046 died 6/30/95. An instrument dated 1/13/93 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that oil cioimt against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Emily J. Winterhalter. 1911 Thoma*, Berkley. Ml 40072 or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative ond the Barry County Probote Court Hostings Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the dote of publkoiion of this notice. Notke is further given thot the estole will be therefter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to H. Nicholas A. Vlodios (P363I3) 5659 S.-odium Drive Kalamazoo. Ml 49009 (616)3756646 (8/17) New family history research data received The local Family History Center has receiv­ ed a 1994 addendum to the 1993 International Genealogical Index. There are several million additional names on seven CD-ROM disks for computer research within the center. The center has also received the 1994 Family History Catalog oo CD-ROM that contains many new family history publications. The center reopened recently after being closed for all of July. The hours are Tuesday 2 to 8 p.m., Thurs­ day 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The local Family History Center is located at ihe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sainis at 600 N. Airport Road, Hastings, telephone 948-2104. Anyone is encouraged to call before going to the center so he or she can determine computer availability and verify hours open. Who Can Solve This Problem? ___________________ _______ •iHimb State ef tadtane FAMB.Y DILATIONS DIVISION Couse No. 02007-0508- IC 117 n the Matter ol the Termination of the Parent­ Child Relationship of Infant Female Mikulo. o child, and Christine Mikulo. her parents). Nonce is hereby given to Unnamed birthfather allegedly of Hastings. Michigan, the (alleged, father of the above named minor child, whose whereabouts are unknown, thot Catholic Charities of Pori Wayne. Allen County. Indiana, has filed Its Petition. on Augutl 11. 1995. which is o proceeding whereby the petitioner is asking that the parentchild relationship, and the parental rights of the person to whom this notice is given bo permanent­ ly terminated and that said child be mode a perma­ nent word of petitioner for all purposes, including adoption which said adoption proceedings may not be contested by the person to whom this notice is given is such person to whom this notice is given foils to oct within the time ond In the monnor hereinafter set forth. That said person to whom this notice is directed must respond to the petition of Catholic Charities of Fort Wayne. Allen County. Indiana, in writing, either in person or by attorny within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, ond in case such person foils to do so. judgement by default may be entered against thot person for the relief demanded in said petition. (B/31) BAJMtY TOWNSHIP Daswtar Mitfi^ Right now. in some school districts, third graders are learning how to solve this equation. And in some school districts, sixth graders are learning. But there are still some school districts where seniors will receive a diploma without ever having to face the question. Insist on higher academic standards In your school district. August I. 1995 Moating called to order at 7:30. Four members present, one absent. Minutes of July 6. 1995 approved as moiled Treasurers report accepted os presented Agenda set with additions. SWBS extension not enough positive response. Bills approved in amount of $13,543.99. Meeting odfourned at 9:00 p.m. Lots Bromley. Clerk Asserted to by William Wooer. Supervisor (8/17) Hastings City Bank, pushing 109 and strong as ever The industry's top rating services* consistently rank Hastings City Bank among the safest, most stable banks in lhe country. Their standards for financial strength include equity, liquidity, loan quality and profitability — everything that's made us such a strong secure bank for 109 years. Isn't it comforting to know that the best bank around is also one of the safest banks around? fastings (Citg ^lank Salt and tound tinct 1XS6 EQUAL M0uU<0 •Vdnbanc and Bauw Fxtaroai RapoTO • MEMBER FDIC �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 17, 1995 — Page 13 Odessa NEWS Coming events listed arc the Sunfield Farmers ’ Picnic Friday and Saturday There will be a "Yes Fesi musical event at the 1-96 Speedway on Portland road west of Jordan Lake Highway, a mile or east from Nash Highway, beyond lhe Morrison Lake golf course Clarksville had its ox-roast last Satur­ day. This week its antique steam engine show runs Thursday through Sunday. The musicfest runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There will be a county sponsored im­ munization program at Fellowship Hall Wednesday. Aug. 23. The Tri-Counry magazine earned an article by retired State Journalist Jun Hough, who now lives at Paradise in the Upper Peninsula He wrote of the trash collectors who have joined "Adopt-a-Highway." He reports that litter dropped by 40 percent when Michigan enacted its bottle return law There is a much further drop since the "Adopt" program came into being. Today there are 3.048 groups with each composed of six or more persons They clear the roadsides in April, Ju­ ly and September The volunteers have found articles ranging from 100 boxes of Ex-Lax to a check of more than $5,000, io a deposit bag with checks and receipts from a gas station robbery, to new $100 bills. Of course, they also find disposable diapers, fast-food con­ tainers, tires, mufflers and lots of paper. Funeral services were to be held on Tues­ day at Reed City for Electa Kadwell of Chase who died Friday at Sandy Creek nursing home in Wayland. This 94-year-old lady is survived by five children of Chase and lhe Wayland area, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren One of her grandsons, the Rev. Emmett Kadwell Jr., led the service. On Aug 27, the Rev. Keith and Judy Laidler will be hosts for a coffee-hour recep­ tion at the Montague United Methodist Church following a 9:30 morning worship service in honor of daughter and son-in-law Angela Henry and Paine k Palanaca. who were married on Aug. 5. The wedding was in Chicago. Angela is the daughter of John D. Henry of Johnson Street and Judy of Montague A real estate transfer listed for Ionia County is that of Jacob and Alfreida Brodbeck of Eaton Highway to Earl and Carol Darby. Mike and Amy Klein recently bought the Pearl Street home of the late Zeila Hazzard Beckhold Dan and Suzanne Dailey and children of Utah visited her parents. Jewel and William Eckstrom. at their home oo Willowbrook Drive two weeks ago. Several weeks ago the Lakewood News car­ ried a report of the Odessa Township board meeting in which approval was made for X amount of dollars for cemetery drives. At the end of last week, work had begun oo scraping This Sword Says We’re Your American Cancer Society and widening the gravel drives on the east side of Cemetery Road The new roadway s w ill be wider and an additional cut has been made to connect the first and second drives. On Sunday, the Bruce Garlock family made a slop at the home of his mother and brother en route home from a trip to Texas to bring home their sons. who had been on a western tnp with their uncles and cousins from Livonia and College Station. Texas Bunal was at Lakeside Cemetery Monday afternoon for Scon Purdy, age 26. of Holt. He was the son of Gary and Sharon Purdy, brother of Gregor, grandson of Mildred Pur­ dy of Marshall and John and Rosalyn Dickin­ son of rural Ionia All the families are former Lake Odessa residents Scon has suffered from juvenile diabetes for years. Funeral ser­ vices were at the Holt UMC Monday The engagement has been announced for Rebecca Tidball of Grand Rapids arv4 Donald DeHaan Jr., also of that city. The wedding is set for Oct. 27. The bride is the daughter of David Tidball of Sixth Avenue and Carol Tid­ ball of Nashvillr. She is the graduate of Grand Rapids Baptist 11igh School. Grand Rapids JC and the University of Michigan. The groom is a graduate of Hudsonville High School and WMU Lake Odessa Lodge No. 315. Order of the Eastern Star, has received word that a scholarship from the Grand Chapter of Michigan has been awarded to Enc Welk, son of Curt and Christy. He is the grandson of Jerry and Nonene Carpenter, who are members of the Masonic and Eastern Star orders. Bruce Pauley substituted for the pastor of First Congregational Church Sunday. The Rev. Keith and Cora McIver were in Canada because of the death of Cora's mother, who was 92. The 77th Ger-Gariinger reunion will be held Sunday. Aug. 27, at the Congregational church dining room at 1:30 p.m. for a potluck dinner and meeting The local OES has received an invitation to the Hastings chapter's Friendship Night on Sept 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple rooms. Grace Kenyon of OES No. 315 has been invited to be the guest officer, to serve as associate conductress On Monday. Edward and Mary Lou McKay of Perry and granddaughter Catherine Shekels of Champaign. Ill., were in town to visit Central Church with special interest in the Ascension painting over the choir loft. Mrs McKay is a great granddaughter of the church decorators. O.J Kover whose con­ tracts bore the legend "We have decorated over 5.000 churches since 1861." This followed by only one day the visit of Beata Brule, who is working in Fort Wayne on the county courthouse project. She had recently read about the transfer of ownership of a highly decorated house there. Sure enough, it is the Kover house, with its 13 rooms with cherubs on ’he ceding, a frieze in the dining room and a semi-circular painting on the stair­ way. The visitors then preceded to Ionia in hopes of seeing the paintings at First Baptist Church on East Main Street. Sign ordinance decision postponed by Middleville Village Council by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council has postponed its decision on whether to adopt an ordinance that would prohibit garage sale, real estate, campaign and business signs on public property Village Manager Event Manshum last week said the decision was postponed because Or­ dinance Committee Chairman Jim French was unable to attend the meeting due to an illness. Though the decision wls postponed, residents opposed to adopting the ordinance shared their feelings at an open session at the end of the meeting Aug. 7. Grover Lethcoe said he was frustrated that the ordinance decision was postponed again and maintained that there was no public notice about the July 25 hearing. Council President Loo Meyers asked that if this was the case, then how did he find out about it? Lethcoe said he spoke with some people on die council who informed him about it. He added that he w anted to be able to have a garage sale soon and didn't understand why it was taking so long for the council to come to a decision. Manshum said the decision is a difficult one and requires a great deal of thought 'This is not an easy decision to make." he said. "The council's primary responsibility is protection of public safety. The comments that were expressed at the bean ng are being waived (considered)." He added that there was a notice in the newspaper identifying the time, date and loca­ tion of the July 25 hearing. Lethcoe asked if he could state his opinions about the situation He said he wanted a chance to add his input before the council came to a decision. Meyers told him that if he wanted to express hts opinions he would be able to do so at the next meeting, as long as he reserved a time to He added that Lethcoe had ample oppor­ tunity to express his opinions at the July 25 hearing and recalled that he did Lethcoe asked to reserve a time right at last Monday's meeting. Meyers said that he would have to go to the village office during the day to get his name on the agenda. An out-of-town woman asked v.hy the council could not just let him sign a piece of paper right there to get his name on the agenda. Meyers said situations like that have to be handled by office personnel because they are the ones with the authority to do so. Manshum said the Department of Transpor­ tation has a law in which no signage is allowed on state highways, which includes M-37. Lethcoe said he felt ths law was not being enforced. Manshum also said the right of way usually varies, from 33 feet from the center line of the road up to 49 feet from the center line. He said the village would only enforce a right of way from 33 feet from lhe center line. Village Planner Jason Cherry said lhe bot­ tom line is that the village insurance carriers are recommending that the village adopt this ordinance for its own protection and the pro­ tection of others. Manshum said he was frustrated about how chaotic last week's meeting became. "I felt it was very uncalled for and counter­ productive." he said. He said that people were starting to speak out of order and made comments that offend­ ed council members, especially Meyers. "Things like this are frustrating to me as a village manager." he said. "I personally would never serve as an elected official with the kind of money they are being paid and put up with that abuse. "I felt sorry for him (Meyers) with the stress he is going through." Manshum said. "He is a very dedicated loyal citizen of this community." He added that there is no way an elected of­ ficial can please everyone all the time, which makes situations like that frustrating. What Manshum said he did not understand is that residents have been complaining about recreation vehicles parked on street right of ways and expect the village to enforce an or­ dinance not allowing it yet they feel the village has no jurisdiction over an ordinance pro­ hibiting signage in the same right of way. Another complaint has been that the village enforces its current ordinance selectively. What people have to understand. Manshum said, is that this situation is no different than catching people speeding down a highway. Some people get caught and others don't, but the person stopped can not use the excuse that the officer did not stop the other people speeding. "If you break the law you must face the consequences." he said. "We make every ef­ fort to be fair in enforcement of our ordinances " He added that he also wonders what the maJonty of residents would think if the village decided not to have any ordinances and therefore have no authority to disallow gar­ bage or junk vehicles on peoples* properly. "Would the majority of people appreciate that?" he asked."1 don’t think so." Yet. he added, people say the village is infr­ inging on their rights when they want to bury garbage in their back yards. The idea for this ordinance came about as a result of a 1993 lawsuit filed against the Village of Spring Lake by two brothers who were paralyzed when their motorcycle slam­ med into a car Spring Lake Community Service director John Hansen said they claimed their vision was obstructed by cars parked too close to the intersection and trees and hedges on private property. Fire destroys Yankee Springs house This house on Payne Lake Road in Yankee Springs Township was declared a total loss after a 3:30 p.m. fire Friday. The fire spread to a few of the surrounding trees Thornapple Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard said the fire may have been electrical in cause, but investigations will continue. The family escaped from the fire, but heat took its toll. Three fire fighters and the owners son had to be treated for heat exhaustion and stress, Woodard said. The family, whose names were not released, is temporarily staying in a travel trailer. Fire fighters were on the scene until almost 8 p.m. GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — J Even though there ire many cancer organiza­ tions, there is only one American Cancer Society. Follow the sword in the battle against cancer For more information call 1-800-ACS-2345. AMERICAN VCANCER T SOCIETY non mtnik ■iwm nui tw swot® Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRLSS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery .Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Concord Drugs Mason-Davis Line Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies United Gas Station (W State St.) Terry’s Tick Tock kOQMht'ntry Store In Middleville Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville — South End Little’s Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store Gun Lake — Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 17, 1995 Bar owner pleads guilty to arson Aug. 8. A jury tnal had been scheduled for Aug. 14. Gibbs was arrested at his home May 11 by the PraineviHe Township IVilicc Ikpanmeni and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol. To­ bacco and Firearms. The ATF became in­ volved because the bar soid alcohol The Praine Schooner burned to the ground New Year's Eve 1993. It was never by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A Batik: Creek man has pleaded guilty io anon more than a year after the Praine Schooner Bar in Prairieville burned to the ground Timothy Gibbs, owner of the bar. pleaded guilty to one count of arson in United States District Court in Grand Rapids Tuesday. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I arm Recreaiiott Miwllancoii* SWEET CORN TIME at Brod beck's. Sold by the dozen, bushel, or pick-up load. 1 mite south of Woodburv on M-66 616-367-4111 ’81 EAGLE, 4wd, 4cy! Runs good, needs clutch. $500 OBO. 795-7109 FAT BUSTERS. Overweight and anxious. Who you gonna call. 517-852-9376 U an ltd ’81 EAGLE, 4wd. 4cyl. Runs good, needs clutch, $500 OBO 795-7109 HOMEOWNERS WANTED!!! KAYAK POOLS is looking for demo homeiites to display new maintcniocc-frcc Kayak Pools. Save thousands of $$$ with END OF SEASON CLEAR ANCE! Call Now! 1-800-9 KAYAK 9 (952-9259) MATURE, RESPONSIBLE, LOVING PERSON to babysit 2 chfldren, ages 6-yean and 9-mouths. References required. Fur more information, call 948-9318___________________ WANTED: Running ano nonrunmng snowmobiles, trailers, covers and parts. Will pay cash. 795-0673 /■or Sale \ulomoHve Garage Sale 2ND ANNUAL PACKRAT SALE: Household items. cloCzs, antiques and tools. 902 S. Jefferson Sl. Hastings. Satur­ day A Sunday, 9-5. Cancel if rain.________________________ TWO FAMILY GARAGE SALE 505 E. Stale Rd. Thun. 17th A Friday 18th. 9 AM - 5 PM Cash only._____________ WE DON'T THINK Ross Perot will make it - but every­ body else will be at AUNT ELLEN S ATTIC this week, Delton. M-43. 623-8900 Kt al Estate I’eh MANCEIX3NA: 10 Beautiful Acres with campsite. Close to Slate Land. $7,995, $500 down, $U0/mo., 11% land contract Northern Land Company. 1 800-968-3111. AKC ST. BERNARD PUPS, champion blood lines, $425. Also. African Pigmy Hedge­ hogs. $50 each. 945-4431 Ihixiiitw Services BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging and finishing special­ ist. Insured and guaranteed wort:. Call Journeyman Brian Slade, 616-374-4338.________ CALL STACY’S FAMILY DAYCARE for dependable childcare. 623-2098__________ FINE WOOD FINISHING: Furniture, walls, fhon, A trim. Put the lusture into your home 12 years experience Dave-765-3423, leave message. HESTERLY TREE SERVICE Trimming & remov­ al, insured. Reasonable. Randaoo Hesleriy, 945-2545. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property*Debt consohdation*Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ PAINT NEED A CHANGE? Let D'.ve bnghten your home/ office Free estimates for your inter ior/exterior. 765-3423. leave message.______________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. STUMP GRINDING. Insured. John Gaskill. 6I6-721-TREE. Keo Nye, 616-721-9797. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular cc occasion al cleaning, window w ashing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Stump grinding, insured. 721-8733 or 945-4687. John Gaskill for your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Discover ihe advantage of having all your major insur­ ance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast. (air. friendly service Call a Farmers Agent lor auio. Me. fire, commercial, boat insurance GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent CARY BEGG AGENCY Auto. Homs, Lite, Commerctil IX S Mch^ac. Hastings Ml 49058 Batatu: 1454454 Fax: 94S-9914 FOR SALE: AKC English Springer Spaniel Puppies are ready now! 948-4307________ thank }on CARD OF THANKS 1 would like to express my sincere thanks to so many rela­ tives and friends for cards and phone calls oo my 80th birthday. To all my family for the family dinner and the afternoon with our family, grandchildren and great grandchildren at the Gordon A Jean Chase pool. I will cherish there memories always. Many thanks, __________________ Neva Neil CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to all who remembered us oo our 67th anniversary and made it a very special day. To family. Woodgrove Church A friends who sent cards, tetters, phone calls, gifts A visited us, thank you so much! We appreciate all your kind deeds. May God Bless You All’ Forest A Florence Begerow WITH SINCERE THANKS to Dr. Merriman, Dr Brown, staff on 2nd South, my therapist, visits, calls and cards. Home and doing GREAT!! Wall Soya Help Wanted 911 DISPATCHERS! 3/Hr. ♦ Benefits! Will train! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee.___________ ATTENTION: RN's and LPN's, Hastings area. Vent experience required. Private duty, day shifts available. Please call Visiting Nurse Extra Care. 1-616-365-3996. We are a member of the Butterworth Health System.______________ EDUCATION ASSISTANT: Prepare and execute education programs. High school diploma or GED required, $4.75 to $5.00 per hour, 3/4 time position (maximum of 1,164 hours per year). Some weekends required Complete application with resume by August 25th. Chari­ ton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 616-945-3775 _______________ FACTORY to $15/Hr. Many train! Benefits! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee HASTINGS COUNTRY CLUB is hiring full-time and part-time wail staff. Very friend­ ly applicants, will train. Apply in person. _________________ HELP WANTED: In adult foster care. Must be familiar with diabetics, have CPR and first aid training, have current TB test, be an experienced cook This is a part-time over night job. Call 948 3619______________ LAW ENFORCEMENT to $27k/Yr Some train' Many openings! 969-3130 JOB QU ESI Fee________________ PRESTIGIOUS HASTINGS COMPANY has immediate opening for a Systems Operator Candidate must have experience with AS/400 System. Network Systems, A Personal Computer support. Those who arc inter­ ested may respond to Manpower Temporary Services 948-3000. TRUCK DRIVER WANTED: For hauling steel. Wc pay 23% of the gross. Phnne 616-664 6894 Ear Keill NEW 2-BEDROOM DUPLEX. Peaceful country setting. SSOO/month plus utili­ ties. Deposit and reference. Call to see, 623-8743.___________ Jobs Wauled DAYCARE OPENINGS, near Central School. Lots of TLC. Sue, 948-9484.________ _____ LICENCED DAY CARE: Has opening near Central School. References available. Call 948-8978. ask for Susie. Commumiv \ nines ATTENTION HASTINGS MANUFACTURING Office gals. If you worked in the office between 1958 and 1989, we are planning a get-together on Satur­ day, August, 19th at 1.00 p.m. at Good Time Restaurant in Nash­ ville. If you plan to come or know someone who is coming please call Petie Latta, 517-852-9850 or Margaret Greenfield, 948-8868 so we can know how many to plan on. GLENN MILLER REUN­ ION, August 19th at noon, Tyden Pirk. I or Salt 1988 COMMODORE TRAIL­ ER and land. For more informa­ tion, call 623-3138 if no answer, call 623-4234. BEAUTIFUL 3 PIECE Livin­ groom outfit Includes couch, loveseat and chair. “Conlcmpor ary Blue". 1 month old. Sacrifice $285. 1-517-699-2251________ BEDROOM OUTFIT, beauti ful oak finish. 8 pieces including orthopedic firm queensize mattress seL 3 months old, cost over $1,000 new, sacrifice for $300. 1-517-699-4148 GAF MOVIE PROJECTOR, Movie Camera, Screen. Light attachment. Used very little. Like new. $75. 945-9340 KINGSIZE LUXURY Firm Koil Komfort mattress set. “Pillowtop". Only 1 month old, includes deluxe frame. Original cost was $1,050, win sell for $350. 1-517-676-6414________ QUEENSIZE BED with orthopedic firm mattress set Beautiful brass headboard and frame, “Piliowtop”. Still in plas­ tic. Cost $900, will sell for $275. 1-517-699-4148 ____________ la yicmonam IN LOVING MEMORY of our precious Mother and Grandmother LENORA BEACH Whom The Lord called home August 19, 1993. May God, Who called our mother home, grant her peace and rest Give us the strength and faith to say that He indeed knows best. We miss you so much. Mom. Your Children, Bob Anderson. Fred Anderson, Norma A George McNutt LaVonda & Jerry Bos, Pal A John Higgins ___________ and Grandchildren IN LOVING MEMORY of our dear Mother LENORA BEACH who passed awav two years ago August 19,1993 Loving memories Dever die as yean roll on and days pass by. In our hearts a memory is kept of lhe one wc loved and will never forget. Lovingly remembered by her Children IN MEMORY OF ART GALLUP 4-29-35 TO 8-10-74 Dad A Brother, We miss you dearly Our thoughts are with you daily Our love for you will never die Our memories will always oe our keepsake Each one of us thinks of you everyday We all love and miss you dearly Wc look forward to the day that wc can all be together again Greatly missed and loved by Your Daughters, Sister, Grandchildren. Nieces and Nephews Debbie James-Daughter Beth Anne Eggers Daughter Wanda Jones-Sister rebuilt. John Salan. the United States attorney who prosecuted the case against Gibbs, said Gibbs pleaded guilty to a federal arson in­ dictment. Gibbs was indicted by a federal grand jury before his May arrest. He now could face up to 10 years in a federal prison. Salan said. Gibbs said he burned his bar because of fi­ nancial problems. Salan said. Prairieville Township Police Chief Charles Frary said the Prairie Schooner Bar was to undergo bank foreclosure the day of lhe fire. "According to his version, he placed a trash can full of papers against a wall, under an electrical outlet and tossed a lit cigarette into it." Salan said. Sentencing has been set for Oct. 20. Fire fighters from Delton and Hickory Comers extinguish fire embers in bales of hay after a bia^e at a bam on Cobb Road Tuesday . Nashville to begin search for new chief by David T. Young Editor Besides delivering a blow to lhe commu­ nity. the recent death of acting Police Chief Gene Koetje left the Village Council with a lot of work to do. Council last Thursday night discussed procedures for replacing Koetje, who was chief for 16 years, benefits and severance pay that would go to his wife, Joyce, and a donation that will go to Lakeview Cemetery, where he had been sexton. Koetje died at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids Saturday morning, Aug. 5, af­ ter being stricken with a heart attack. Finding Koetje's successor will be difficult in more than one way. Councilman Steve Corwin said he wanted to get the Police Co-nmittee together quickly to begin talking about bow the vil­ lage will hire a new chief and “make the ap­ pointment properly. "Wc need to move, we need to get some authority in there," he said. When Zoning Administrator Jeanne Steonz asked about what criteria would be used to decide on a replacement. Corwin an­ swered. "Wc haven't got to that point yet. Apparently it has to be a posted position." He promised that applicants will go through a rigorous process and be said the committee will welcome input from mem­ bers of the village police department. He said the chiefs post will be filled by a certified law enforcement officer. Corwin said he hopes the committee can make a decision soon on the appointment process, but "It's going to take a process of elimination." However, he added, "I don't think well be able to replace him (Koetje). He was on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week." Corwin proposed the three-member com­ mittee meet at the local police department at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Village President Carroll Wolff said, "We don't want to rush into it. We want to do a thorough job." Steortz, who has experience in interview­ ing job applicants, said she'd like to be a part of lhe process of selecting a new chief. Corwin said be wasn't sure, but he thought it was common practice to have all police officers interview finalists. Council also decided to pay bis wife $795 for unused vacation time, $1,200 for sever­ ance pay, for comp time and to give her the next six months of medical insurance, though Koetje's benefits stopped with his death. The cost of the medical insurance was estimated at slightly less than $1,100. or about $182 per month. But there was disagreement on how to handle Koetje's unused sick days, whether it should be calculated at $ 14.58 per hour or according to police, which would be $10 for each unused sick day. Wolff said. "I’d advise following policy.* explaining that if the village paid the hourly rate, employees who leave in lhe future would expea the same. He added that he was making that point on the advice of village attorneys. "We should pay according to policy, re­ gardless of your feelings about him." Wolff Hay lost in barn fire by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A bam near Delton was consumed by smoke after a lawn mower sparked a fire in a hay bale Tuesday. The bam structure at 11011 Cobb Road was not heavily damaged, said Hickory Cor­ ners Fire Chief Harry Snyder. The owner did lose between 150 and 200 bales of fresh hay stored in the bam. however. Snyder said a John Deere lawn mower was ihe cause of the fire. He said lhe owner was repairing lhe mower, and it appeared to be working fine, but when he backed the mover into lhe bam. Snyder said the man beard a pop and the fire started. There was a lot of smoke." said Snyder. "We thought it was a bad one." Snyder said the fire was under control in short time. He credits quick response from the firefighters and the county dispatching unit. "Good work from Barry Central 911," he said. "Very effective." Delton Fire Department provided mutual aid in lhe fire. Snyder said mutual aid is nec­ essary on days like Tuesday because of the beat. Firefighters can last about 10 minutes in full uniform in hot weather, he said, and more manpower allows firefighters io rotate shifts and rest. Lightning strikes house The home of Lynn McConnell at 2510 N. Broadway in Hastings was struck by lightning Wednesday aflemoon. Hastings Fire Department Chief Roger Cans said the resulting fire damaged about half the roof, causing about $1600 in damage. The strike also knocked out McConnell's phone, satellite dish and VCR. Cans said. Boy caught in boat propeller A Plainwell boy waa slightly injured after diving into Gun Lake and becoming caught 00 a boat's propeller Sunday. Brandon Risner. 14. jumped off a dock on Gun Lake around 1:30 pan. Sunday. Aug. 13. into the path of a reversing boat. Ilia awimsuil became caught in the propeller of the boat. He held onto a platform oo the back of the boat from being pulled underwater. The driver of the boat cut the throttle when he "heard a noise." said Barry County Sheriffs Department Sgt. Bill Johnson. Risner received scratches on his legs, and was treated at Pennock Hospital and released. Jet skier hurt in accident A Bellevue man was injured last Wednesday after being thrown from a jet ski and colliding with a passenger. Chadwick Treat. 19. suffered a laceration to his chin and some of his teeth were knocked loose after bumping heads Aug. 9 with Tamcron Govin. 19, also of Bellevue. The two were riding on a jet ski shortly after 6 p.m. on Thornapple Lake and performing power turns when they were thrown, according to a report by lhe Barry County Sheriffs said. "1 know we've got a policy." said Corwin. “I can t objectively make a decision on this." Councilman Frank Dunham moved to pay Koetje's widow the amount based on the hourly rate, but withdrew it later in favor of Department. Treat was treated at Pennock Hospital in Hastings and released. a proposal that established severance pay. comp time and unused vacation time, but stipulated that the issue of unused sick lime would be reviewed at a later date. Council also voted to make a donation of $50 to Lakeview Cemetery in Koetje's road signs Saturday. Daniel D. Merrill was transported to a Kalamazoo hospital after he lost control of his vehicle on M-43. He was southbound on M-43 near Sheffield at 2:10 am. Aug. 12 when name. A moment of silence was observed in honor of Koetje at the start of Thursday s meeting, and several council members spoke. Corwin said. "We re going to miss him. I think the police department is going through a hard time right now. We need to be sup­ portive." Michael Callton said he was moved by the pageantry of Koetje's funeral, in which po­ lice officers from all over the area attended, dressed in uniform, at the Nashville Baptist Church and joined a procession that look them to Caledonia for bunal "I've never seen anything like it before." Callton said. Man hurt after driving off road A 35-ycar-old Cloverdale man was hospitalized after his vehicle became airborne and hit he lost control on a curve, according to a Michigan Slate Police report.. Merrill's vehicle struck an arrow sign and a tree before becoming airborne and flipping in mid-air. The vehicle struck another road sign before landing on its tires. Merrill, who was not using a scat belt, was treated at Borgess Hospital. He was cited for hazardous driving. Rural home struck by lightning The upper story of a home tn Castleton Township was destroyed by fire after a lightning strike Tuesday evening. The home of Brain Brehm at 1481 Coville Road was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm shortly after 5 p.m Aug. 15. said Nashville Fire Chief Earl Wilson. Fire personnel were alerted to the fire at 5:16 p.m. Several people, including children, were tn the home at the time of the strike, but the residents were quickly evacuated. Wilson said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-08-24.pdf 7a61c12f8070db8d7d30b2046ea3f350 PDF Text Text Middleville OKs sign ordinance 4-H banquet serves up honors Seepage 2 Has See Page 3 Letters to editor numbers explode See Pages 4 & 5 i UNGS VOLUME 141. NO 27 THURSDAY. AUGUST 24. 1995 PRICE 25" News Summerfest '95 Briefs to be at two locations 1st Friday forum reset for Sept. 8 The monthly Fira Fridiy forum tea teen postponed until Sept. 8 berame of theLibor Day holiday thmxurtx Sept. I. The speaker will be State Rep. Howard Weuera. a Democrat from the 97th Datrtct. which b inland from the Bay City area Drummond parade grand marshal Sue Drummond of Freeport has been chosen as grand marshal of rhe Sum* merfesi parade, which will lake place al 11:30 a m. Saturday. Drummond abo was honored earlier this year the winner of the Exchange Club of Hastings' Book of Golden Deeds award She is perhaps best known as the co­ founder of Fiberfest with busband. Don, and one of Ihr originators of the Barn’ CwUJiiy Fuuuaig Ccaunittec. Other community activities she has been involved with include The Barry County Intermediate School District, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Conflict Resolution Committee and Women's Festival Committee. Drummond will ride in the parade in a refurbished 1931 Model A Ford Coupe owned by Bob Packard. BIE luncheon will be Aug. 28 The 13th annual Business-IndustryEducation meeting will be held al noon next Monday in the Hastings High School cafeteria. AH area residents are welcome to the luncheon, which this year will feature speaker Cindy Ballard, director of special projects in the Office of Workforce Development with the Michigan Jobs Commission. Ballard is involved in a variety of jobs programs, inchiding the SchootoWoric” initiative, and she serves on the Governor's Workforce Commission, a 20-member advisory board. The annual BIE meeting serves as a kickoff for the academic year for the Hastings Area School System. The price of admission will be S5.25. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or tn advance at the adnuni-station office of Hastings schools, the Hastings High School office, the Chamber of Com­ merce office or the offices at J-Ad Graphics or WBCH Radio The event is co-sponsored by the Hastings Area Sa.ool System and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Diabetes classes to start Tuesday Pennock Hospital will offer a aerie, of four diatetts dauei Tuesday evenings, starling Aug. 29. The xesaiona. which will be held from 7 lo 9 p.m. Aug 29 and Sept. 5. 12 and 26. are designed to teach pmuripawi about diabetes and rts effects on the body. Explanations of the disease, diet and medication will be reviewed. laatrocaors will be dietician Cindy Lancaster, pharmacist Todd Edwards and regniered nurse Linda Boldrev. a The program is approved for Medicare/Medicaid pnrticipetirm and coverage. Coal is SI20 per person For more in­ formation. or to register, call 948-3125 Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 The Thomappte Arts Council building stage at Fish Hatchery Park will be busy for all three days of Summennst *95. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and relax and be entertained. J-Ad Graphics News Service Twice the fun is promised by the organizers of Summer fest this year, with events in two locations. The Barry County Courthouse lawn will again be full of crafts, food booths and other activities, while the stage at Fish Hatchery Park will be Tilled wtih contineous entertainment with the beginning of the singing and dancing each of the three days of Summerfest. With both locations is use. all of the familiar activities, entertainment will be pan of the annual celebration of summer. This year’s events will be held over three days this Friday. Saturday and Sunday. Something sure to please young and old alike will be the Grand Parade which steps off from Hastings Bowl at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Parade participants will begin lining up at 9:30 xm. Sporting events such as 4-on-4 volleyball, tennis and softball are scheduled for in different locations and limes throughout the weekend. The very popular 5 and 10 K run as well as a 5K walk will be held again, and cyclists can ride with the Thornapple Bike Club. Crafts booths are always a big part of Summerfest and will be back on the Court House lawn this year. "Crafters will again be under the wonderful shade trees on the Courthouse lawn, where browsers can wander among the booths and enjoy the breeze." said cochair Jan Coboon. Parking will not be a problem. Coboon said, with parking in the city available on the streets or in several city parking lots. If Fish Hatchery Park is your destination, park right in the park or along Cook Road. The Elks Tent is located at the Park. Food booths will be in both locations. Coboon encourages visitors to the craft shows to wander around town and take in the streetscape that is nearing completion in the downtown area. Also, look for the dunk tank in the courthouse area. Some store owners are participating in the “Downtown Merchants on the Streetscape Once again, the craft booths at Summerfest will be set on the Barry County Courthouse lawn, where the visitors can shop in the shade of the big trees on the square. Sale.* >o there will be more shopping opportunities for visitors. Music from the Michigan Fiddlers will be heard in the courthouse square on Saturday after the parsdc Shuttle service between the downtown area and Fish Hatchery Park will be available during Summerfest making visits between the two locations easy and convenient. It will be provided by the Barry County Transit buses Familiar activities are back, with the children's fishing contest al the ponds in the park sponsored by the Hastings Jaycees this for The Fish Hatchery Park main stage will feature entertainment all three days, with Friday's performances beginning at 5 p.m. and lasting through 8 p.m Saturday, the singing and dancing begins at noon and will last until 9 p.m. and Sunday, after a free breakfast at 9:30 a m. a gospel sing and church service will begin at 10 a.m_ The Hastings Car Club will "Cruise to Hastings Summerfest" on Sunday from noon lo 5 p.m Arts and crafts, food vendors, and a live DJ will be al the downtown location on Slate Street between Broadway and Michigan. Car and truck owners are invited to bring a classic or antique car cr truck and try to win one of the awards. The "cruise" benefits Barry Community Hospice. Saturday morning, an all-yorcan-eat old fashioned breakfast of pancakes, trench toast, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, potatoes . sausage and bacon, juice milk and coffee will be held al the Moose for $4. All of the proceeds go to the Barry County Child Abuse Council. Use the Apple Street entrance. No matter your age or interest, there will be something for everyone at Summerfest '95. For much more information, or call the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce at 945-2454. Animal shelter plan approved by County by Elaiue Gilbert Assistant Editor A plan to improve and enlarge the Barry County Animal Shelter has been adopted by the County Board of Commissioners The board Wednesday voted 7-0 to approve the 10-year plan. Commissioner Emmet Herrington was absent. Proposed by Commissioner Linda Warson, the plan calls for a 52- by 55-foo< pole barn to be built over the existing buildings which are 37 by 39 feet. Watson, chairwoman of the board's Prop­ erty Committee, and Commissioner Sandy James summed up the plan as "a new exte­ rior shell with renovations on the inside." Solving the existing electrical and plumb­ ing problems is part of the plan. The plan approved this week sets "the di­ rection we re going." County Board Chair­ man Jim Bailey said. The board's action als^ means that talk of possibly purchasing a portable classroom for an animal shelter office will be dropped. Watson said "As we had money we could get inside and tear apart different sections and upgrade and still be able to function as an animal shel­ ter...We would have bigger pens for the dogs and they would be separated better We wouldn't have to worry about transmittal disease like we do now.” Watson said. Once the pole barn is erected, an area would be designated in the new space xs an office and separate wailing room at the front of the pole bam. In addition, a cat room and rest room and utility wash room would be placed nearby. The plan also would allow larger pens for dogs and a small separate building on the property could be used for storage or to use to quarantine animals when necessary to find out if they are diseased. Watson said. By the fifth year of the plan, more animal cages would be added according to projected need, and by the 10th year the number of an­ imal pens would be more than four limes as many as the present number. "It’s not a plan that just looks good to­ gether and hope it works. It something that hxs some strategy down through the years to be a better situation," Watson said. Commissioner Sandy James called the plan a giant step, "making the best of what we have to work with.” County Board Vice Chairman Lew New­ man said the plan's estimated costs seemed reasonable and would be a serious effort to have a respectable building. "We have to start somewhere...We have to do something." Newman said. Watson said the idea seems to be the most cost effective way to improve the structure and make it a respectable area without con­ structing a new building. A figure of about $12,000 is expected to be more than enough for a rough pole bam. shell materials and as­ phalt shingles. "I do not sec a whole lot wrong with your See SHELTER, continued on page 8 Probate Judge Richard Shaw, who is also chairman of the Barry County Election Commission, shows President of the Student Council at Hastings High School. Betsie Keeler (left) and Senior Class President Tammi Kelly how to use a voting machine Deadline to register is Monday, Aug. 28 Citizens committee sees need for school bond passage by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Bany County Probate Judge Richard Shaw has served as chairman of the Citizen's Advisory Committee for the Hastings Area School System for building and site projects since it was formed five years ago Since then, the committee has identified needs of the schools. Three times in the last five years the committee has made thorough inspections of the schools' facilities. "We climbed up on the roofs, went into boiler rooms, examined the air conditioning. See REGISTRATION, continued page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 24. 1995 Middleville adopts new sign ordinance by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council Tuesday adopted an ordinance (hat prohibits placement of garage sale signs in the public right of way on the M-37 comdor and in public intersections. As a result of a compromise, those who do not live on M-37 or by an intersection may put their signs in the right of way. Ordinance Committee Chairman Jim French said that after careful consideration, the committee rewrote the present ordinance so that regulations uouid be a compromise between the desires of the village insurance carrier and of some of the residents. The current ordinance, he said, was originally adopted on April 13. 1976. and was amended on May 12. 1981 The new or­ dinance will amend the previous one First, French said the section that states that yard and garage sales are defined as retail sales that should last no longer than three days. Anyone who wants to have a sale lasting longer must take the request to the Planning Commission for approval. This part, he said, will remain the same. The next item previously read. "sign, should be placed in accordance with traffic Signs shall be placed on private property ex­ cept for government signs that regulate hours.” News Briefs Principal moves at Maple Valley Bemadine (Bernie) Hynes has been named to the principal's post at Fuller Street Elementary School, replacing Sue Hardy, who has moved out of the Maple Valley school district Hynes had been principal al Kellogg for three years With the restructuring program. Fuller will house kindergarten through third grades. Kellogg will have fourth-graders and Maplewood will welcome fifth- and sixth-graders Hynes's former post at Kellogg will filled by a person who also will be athletic director for the school district. Former AD Todd Gonser will be free to take on more responsibilities as assistant junior-senior high principal Teens for Life group is forming Teens for Life, a new group, will have its first meeting at 7 p.m. tonight (Thurs­ day. Aug. 24) at 416 E. Grant St.. Hastings. Young people in grades 8 through 12 are welcome to join A teen video. "The Power Surge." will be shown at tonight's meeting. A question and answer time and discussion of plans will follow. Call 948-4033 for more information, or if a ride is needed. Lake O chief takes new post Acting Lake Odessa Police Chief John Shaw, who recently replaced former Chief Michael Struve last month, has resigned to take a full-time job with the Ionia Police Department. Shaw, who was a sergeant with the Lake Odessa department, had been working part time for both units He was named acting chief in July to succeed Struve, who left to take a police post in Wyoming, a suburb of Grand Rapids Bryin Nelson, who was pronxxed from part-time to full-time officer when Struve left, has been named acting chief in the interim Village Manager John French said a permanent chief is being sought Quilt show set at Bowens Mills The sixth annual quilt show, spon­ sored by the Barry County Historical Society, will be held at Bowens Mills the weekend of Sept. 9 and 10 from 1i a m to 4 p.m. The show will luck off Histone Bowens Mills' annual "It’s Cider Time" weekend festivals this fall, which will run through Oct. 28. The contest categories will include "most colorful." "most unique." "traditional." "judges' choice." "most work done." "storytelling" and "presi­ dent's choice" awards A special area will be set up to display the quilts, but m case of bad weather, they will be moved inside the mill There will be a $3 entry fee for those competing with quilts Cost for admis­ sion will be $3 for adults and SI for children. There also will be a gas and steam engine show that weekend on the grounds at Bowens Mills Exhibitors are welcome Bowens Mills will have cider, apple dumplings and doughnuts for sale and meal grinding and cider making demonstrations For more information, call 795-7530 This section will now read. "No signs will be allowed in the right of way of the M-37 corridor and no signs will be allowed within 30 feet of any right of way from an intersection. "All signs must be freestanding and no more than four square feet in total area, and no portion should be higher than 30 inches off the ground. ■ 'Signs may not be out any longer than three days and must be removed immediately after the sale is over. “A police officer may remove any signs not removed by the time the sale is over after the resident has been properly warned. "Residents are limited to four sales a year and each sign should be complete with some type of identification of the resident, such as name and address so if a sign is still up after three days, the person can be properly notified of the situation before the sign is taken. ” French then placed a motior before the council to amend the changes in the or­ dinance. which was voted on and carried. Trustee James Rutherford asked what the regulations would be for real estate signs since they were not mentioned in the ordinance French said he felt that real estate signs had not been as much of a problem and has seen no instances of any being on the right of way. He added that they also will be subject to the rules in the ordinance. TK hires new assistant supt. The Thomapple Kellogg school district last week hired Dr. Mary Ellen Correa of Brownsville. Texas, as its new assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction. Correa, who has more than 20 years of experience in the education field, suc­ ceeds Cheryl Allen, who has moved out of the area. The new administrator lias been a teacher, a professor at the University of Texas at Brownsville, an assistant prin­ cipal at a middle school and two high schools, a dean of instruction and most recently principal and grant writer at Travis Middle School in McAllen. Texas. While she was at Travis Middle School, it earned the designation as a "Blue Ribbon School." a factor that TK Superintendent Jay Cason said impress­ ed a special committee that interviewed her. Grover Lcthcoe said he thought it is a good ordinance, but maintained that it is unconstitu­ tional. based on the court case of the City of Ladue vs. Margaret P. Gilleo case number 92-1856, in which a resident in the City of Ladue. Mo., was informed by police officers that a sign that she placed on her front lawn stating a message against the war in the Per­ sian Gulf was prohibited by a city ordinance. It was found that the ordinance violated her right of free speech under the U.S. Constitu­ tion's First Amendment filed under action 42 uses. When this was mentioned before. Village Planner Jason Cherry said w hen this case was first brought up that the proposed ordinance would not be an issue of infringing on free speech because people would be allowed to put up any sign they want in their yards. The question, he said, is just on whether or not the signs can be out on the street among public property. Lcthcoe also said he fell that people who do not live on M-37 would not be able to have a sale. He added that if you allow one person to place a sign on the right of way you should allow everyone to. Attorney for the City of Hastings Stephanie Fekkes. who filled in for Jeff Youngsma, said that the ordinance allows residents not living on M-37 to approach someone who docs and ask them to place a sign there. Lcthcoe also said that Chief Louis Schumaker and Village Manager Everil Man­ shum had predetermined that as soon as he put a sign up they would immediately take it down and that they tore down signs of his that were on his private property Manshum said the sign would not have been taken down if it had been on his private property. Resident Store Matusak asked if the police would issue a warrant to anyone not comply­ ing with the ordinance regulations. Cherry said his interpretation of the or­ dinance was that removal of the sign was the punishment and that anyone's private property can be removed if it is a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the residents Fckkas . agreed with this statement. Matusak also asked if the police would need . a warrant to remove noxious weeds from so­ meone's private property. Manshum said that the police do not need a warrant. Lcthcoe said they did. Fekkes said that a warrant usually would be necessary for the police to enter someone’s private property. However, if something is disrupting the health, saftey and welfare of the residents such as noxious weeds or signs obstructing public view, it is not. Lcthcoe also charged that Chief Schumaker would come by and just rip his signs down even though they were on his private property. Matusak asked if this could be done. Man­ shum said that it could not be done and that Schmaker would never do that to a sign that complies with the ordinance. Resident Katherine Encinas wanted to know if the decision of whether or not a sign at an intersection complies with the ordinance is a judgment call. Fekkes said it is not a judgment call. Any sign that is closer to the intersection than 30 feet does not comply with the ordinance. Matusak asked if the police officer carries a tape measure with him to measure the distance from the intersection and the size of the sign. Lcthcoe said Schumaker had a yard slick. Miava Gravciyn said that there should be Jaycees to have fishing contest The Hastings Jaycees will be in charge of this year's youth fishing contest dur­ ing the Summerfest celebration Saturday morning at Fish Hatchery Park. The free fishing contest and clinic will begin at 8 a.m. and will run until about 10. The Jaycees said it will take place rain or shine, unless the weather is par­ ticularly severe. Prizes will be awarded in four dif­ ferent age categories, including 4-6. 7-9. 10-12 and 13-16. Each participating child will receive a bag containing a variety of items. Twenty-five area businesses are helping to sponsor the contest Parents are urged to pre-register their children by calling Lynden Sackrider at 948-3035 after 6 p.m. or Susanne Parker at 945-9454 any time The Jaycees will provide fishing poles and bait, but kids who have their own rods and reels may bring them. The contest will begin with instruction on rules and some angling techniques. Bone marrow drive planned in Delton The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will a blood bank and bone marrow drive Monday at the St Ambrose Church in Delton Goa) for the blood campaign will be 60 pints. The county's second-ever bone marrow drive at the same time will have a goal of 75 pints. Barry County's first bone marrow drive was last March in Delton, under the leadership of Jackie Regis It was so successful that another is planned A match was found for Wendy Dillworth, the patient on whose behalf the campaign was conducted, and she received a transplant and now is doing well, according to reports Those who are at least 17 years of age. weigh at least 110 pounds, are in reasonably good health and haven't given blood within 56 days of the drive are eligible to contribute For more information, call the Red Cross chapter office in Hastings at 945-3122 or 1-800-968-1283 Lightning strike reroutes calls to; Central Dispatch by Karen M.uck BPW celebrating vote anniversary The Hastings chapter of the Business and Professional Women's organization this weekend will observe the 75th an­ niversary of women winning the right to voce in America. The group will promote BPW with a display at Summerfest Saturday from 9 a m. to 5 p.m. and members will be wearing red. white and blue hats A BPW spokeswoman said Saturday also will serve as a chance to register to vote. For more information, call Laura Mann at 945-9420. something in the ordinance that clarifies what will happen to a sign that is up too long or does not comply with the ordinance. Fekkes said the purpose of requiring a name and address of the resident on the sign is so police will know who to notify if this situation occurs. French said his experience with that situa­ tion related to political signs that were on the right of way somewhere in Barry County. He said the county called the owners of the signs to notify them that they were taken to a garage because they were in the way. He said when the people arrived at the garage they saw many other political signs there as well. He said it seemed as though the county does not notify people until their signs are already taken down. Lcthcoe said he would like the council to table its decision for 30 days so he could take a copy of the ordinance to someone to see if it is legal or not. Village President Lon Meyers said he felt the ordinance voted on was a compromise and written in good faith. "1 know some people may be unhappy with the outcome, but we have tried to listen to what the residents have to say and com­ promise," he said. Lethcoc said he was unhappy with the outcome. "Each one of you took an oath of office to uphold the constitution," he said.“The police chief took an oath to serve and protect the community. I don't think he has done this.”- Bonnie Converse, secretary at the Hastings Area School System Administration office, bolds the registration form as she explains to student Tammi Kelly bow to register to vote. Tammi registered and will vote for the first time in the school bond/millage election on Sept. 25. VOTER REGISTRATION, continued from page 1 looked at windows, everything," Shaw explained. "We made recommendations to the boards of education, and over the years they’ve made every effort to fix the things we identified." The committee's conclusion after the latest inspection is that updating of each of the school buildings must be done. "We're a growing community, with more children to come," he said. "We did a through review and used projected population figures. The committee is unanimous in their conclusion." Members of the committee are people who represent a cross-section of the community, with several different areas of interest. For example, some have experience in maintenance, such as a retired manager of building and maintenance at the Viking Corporation, and a man who worked in the field at Upjohn. Some others who have been on the committee are a carpenter, a banker, a lumber yard employee, a self-employed person and young parents of small children, Shaw said. The latest recommendations from the Citizen’s Advisory Committee were used by the school board to formulate a bond proposal which goes before the voters Sept. 25. It seeks bonds in the total amount of $21.9 million for additions and renovations to each of the existing buildings in the system, and the construction of a new elementary building. All funds in the bond request must be spent for building only. Also on the ballot will be a request for .52 of a mill, to be levied in 1996 only, to support and maintain the additions and renovations. ''We've got a lot of money invested in our facilities, but think — the new' school was built in 1969." Shaw said. "With a house that old. there naturally is maintenance that has to be done. It's the same with the schools' buildings. These are not new buildings, they need a lot of updating." The high school was built in 1969, Pleasantview Elementary in 1958. Northeastern Elementary. Southeastern Elementary, and the middle school east and west wings were all built in 1954. Central Elementary in 1930, the middle school in 1916. and the Central Annex in 1892. Shaw, who is also the chairman of the Barry County Elections Commission, said it was a simple matter to vote, and he is concerned that more people don't make the effort. It takes about three minutes to fill out the registration form, and anyone interested may register at any of the school offices, any townsfip. city or county clerk s office, or the Secretary of State s office. When registered for a school election, the voter is ther eligible to vote in any election. Shaw said. However, many people don't vote even when they are registered and eligible, he said. In the primary election in August of 1994, of the 33.057 people registered to vote in Barry County, just 7,930 cast their ballot, Shaw said. In the governor's race, only 18.402 voted. As a result, many of the Barry County Commissioners were elected in the primary contest, because they were running unopposed in the general election. "I think of all of the veterans who sacrificed so we could vote, and there are those of us who don't get out and do it. As a veteran, that disturbs me." Shaw said. New Hastings Middle School principal named Jerry Mueller has been selected assistant principal for the Hastings Middle School. He succeeds Ron Rizzo, who accepted the principalship of Big Rapids Middle School. Mueller moist recently has been assistant principal at Gull Lake Middle School in Richland. Before that, he taught music and social studies for the Inland Lakes Schools in Indian River. Mich. He also has worked in the summer recrea­ tion program for the Alpena-Mt. MorencyAlcona Intermediate School District in Alpena, was laboratory coordinator for Cen­ tral Michigan University's Department of Music and was deatchment commander for the 2/150th Field Artillery for the Michigan Army National Guard. Besides his administrative responsibilities at Gull Lake. Mueller has been the North Cen­ tral Association of Colleges and Schools Ac­ creditation Chairman for Davis Middle School in Hillsdale and he served as an ad­ visor for the Gull Lake chapter of Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD). Mueller is a member and officer of several education organizations, has been a Boy Scout district councilman and merit badge counselor, and was selected "Teacher of the Year" at Inland Lakes in 1991 and 1992 He earned his bachelor's degree from Cer tral Michigan University with a major in music and minors in military science and psychology He also has a master's degree from CMU in education administration He and his family are residents of the Hastings Area School District Staff Writer .• A lightning bolt that temporarily severed communication lines at the Barry County Central Dispatch has not hindered the direc-• lion ot calls to emergency service personnel. A lightning boll went through the phone lines at the 911 Central Dispatch offices last Thursday, downing computers and temporar­ ily severing communication between dis­ patchers and emergency services personnel. Computer aided dispatch and 911 computers were temporarily lost The damage did not stop emergency calls from getting through, however. Charlie Nys­ trom. director of the 911 Central Dispatch, said because of a backup system all calls were rerouted and none were missed. "I want to assure people that with the cootingency procedure, we never missed a beat." he said. "We don't just go down." The system has since been put back on line and calls are being routed through the Central Dispatch office. ■I was in Detroit at a conference when this happened. Everything was followed to a T. They did a nice job." said Nystrom. "1 feel very comfortable that we never missed a beat." Nystrom said the halo system transfers all 911 calls to the sheriffs department in the event of failure, which serves as the sec­ ondary dispatch. Calls are taken at the sher­ iffs department and routed to the appropriate agency. The 911 lines are immediately tested to make sure they arc transferring to the other dispatching agencies. Nystrom said the sheriffs department does not have the computer screen system like 911. which shows where the call is coming from; instead, all calls are voice only. A Central Dispatch employee is sent to the secondary dispatch system with necessary equipment, including a relocation box. a map board and other equipment. Once set up at the sheriffs department, alt emergency service personnel are notified of the change. Surrounding departments also are notified of the line failure. Nystrom said Eaton. Kalamazoo and Kent Counties will pick up and dispatch calls should the lines at the sheriffs department be filled. He said simulated tests are routinely run at Central Dispatch to make sure all employees know what to do in such a case. Central Dispatch computers were damaged in a similar lightning strike lune 24. The computer-aided dispatch, or CAD. was badly burned by the lightning strikes and is slow as a result. The CAD is now running slow. Nystrom said. The damaged computers are being replaced. Nystrom said new CAD IBM computers, covered by their insurance company, should be in the office in early September. The 911 computer wts replaced last week. IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDS FUTURE U.S SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT. For a recorded message of current rate information, call 1-8OO-4US BOND • 1-800-487-2663 ,r,AmencaV4 kJ. BONDS �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 24, 1995 — Page 3 Buyers, Geukes family, 4-Hers honored at livestock banquet by Cindy J Smith Staff Writer More than 600 people attended the 4Kth annual 4-H Livestock Banquet at the Barry Expo Center Monday evening. The banquet, a tradition started in 1947. is held each year to honor members of the community who support the 4-H livestock programs at the fair Barry County Fair and 4-H officials said there has always been community support here for the livestock sale, and that support has grown al a tremendous rate over the past few years. More than 160 organizations and individuals supported the large animal sale this year with their purchase of either a steer, lamb or hog. Many of these same folks also sufiported the small animal sale at the fair, many buying several animals. There are many others who work behind the scenes to help make both the fair and the banquet a success Auctioneers Bob Bale. 1-aVem Yutzy. and Doyle and Harold Dingman donate their time to the sale, along with ringmen Randy Lettinga and Marl Peak. Animals sold at the auction leave the fair each year for several destinations. Many vol­ unteers from the county spend the early hours of Sunday morning at the end of fair week trucking the animals to Lake Odessa. Battle Creek and other places. Eighteen peo­ ple donated their time to the service this year, including Doug Case. Rob Lund. Ron Dingerson. Danny Dunn. Scott Higgins. Joe Mater. Jeff Kennedy. Russ Angus. Lake Odessa Meat Processing. Jeff Neal. Dennis Hutchings. Ken Osborne. Bill Pickard. Jim Robertson. An Smith. Tim Tobias. Dennis Redman. Mike Kennedy and Ron Tobias. Someone attending the sale for the first time might wonder just who keeps every­ thing straight. After all. kids and animals come through that ring, one right after an­ other. The sale clerks (also volunteers) spend many hours not only during the sale itself, but before and after as well. This year's . clerks were Sheila Dunn. Karen Burkart. Mary Case. Julie Dingerson, Janet Geukes. Marilyn Higgins. Kathy Pennington. Car­ olyn Sieensma and Becky Wenger Joyce Snow acts as the sale announcer each year, telling the crowd a little some­ thing about each child through the sale ring. Many other volunteers help make the sale and the banquet what is today. There are bam superintendents, members of the Fair Board, the Barry County Farm Bureau, and 4-H mothers and fathen who spend hours prepar­ ing the Expo Center for the occasion. There arc tables to set for the banquet, those who provide kitchen help and those who greet buyers. This year the banquet co­ chans were Kathy Carpenter and Tammy Lee. 1 he Jesse Snow Memorial Award is given by the Snow family to one 4-H member each year who has been a role model for others. This years recipient was Josh Cnossen Becky Wenger. Josh’s 4-H leader accepted the award in his behalf, (from left) Becky Wenger, Nolan. Andrew. Jake, Ben and Joyce Snow. Don and Janet Geukes wore honored at the Livestock Banquet for their many years of dedication to the 4­ H program. The number of animals shown and sold at the fafr also has increased over the yean. The 1995 livestock sale included 299animals, an increase of 33 animals from the previous year, and almost 90 more than in 1991. just four years ago. On the anticipation! These boys await their turn to thank their buyers in front of more than 600 people Thia is a great way for these kids to practice public speaking, and is quite entertaining to the audience. The Barry County Cooperative Extension Service and 4-H leaders from across the county have worked together on behalf of the 4-H program. Just what happens at the banquet? After partaking in a selection of pork, beef and lamb prepared by Don Geukes and an array of dishes provided by 4-H families, special along with (be plaque containing Jeue't pic­ ture. “Thii is a great honor, and is presented to Juat one older member each year who ex­ hibit! the same type ot qualities that Jesse had." said SirratL Cnossen could not be present al the ban­ recognition is given to those who supported the sale at the fair. Each 4-Her gets a chance to practice either his or her piblic speaking abilities by stepping up to the podium and publicly thanking his or her "guest" for sup­ port. There are two special awards given at the banquet each year. One is a memorial award, in memory of Jesse Snow, given to one older 4-H member. Jesse, who was lost in a tragic car accident two yean ago. was what 4-H leaders describe as an exemplary 4-H member, who not only excelled in his projict areas, but Jways was willing to help younger members. Barry County 4-H Youth Agent Kathy Walters Surrar. said Jesse was an outstanding role model who pitched in and was always a good sport. H leader. Becky Wenger, accepted it on his behalf Special recogr.tuon also is given each year to one 4-H fanaly. The family is nominated for this award based on dedicahon to the 4-11 program and many 4-H activities throughout the year. This year Doo and Janet Geukes were rec­ ognized this year. The Geukes family has been Involved in 4-H activities for a long lime, beginning with Don's father. Chet, who supported the livestock sale when Don was just a young­ quet this year to receive his award, so his 4­ ster. Through the yean, along With support of the sale. Don and Janet have been 4-H leaders, and have helped with the banquet each year by roasting beef, pork and lamb to feed the entire crowd. Doo also baa served as Staff Writer A 29-yew-old Shelbyville man was sentenced to six months in jail for the boating death of a 14-year-old Wayland girl. Robert Tilson will serve six months in the Batry County Jail and five years probation with a six month suspended sentence. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher also sentenced Tilson to 1.000 hours of community service and handed him a $10,000 fine Tilson pleaded no contest to charges of operating under the influence of liquor causing death June 22 for killing Kalene Reahm in Gun Lake. She was killed July 4. 1994. when Tilson's boat collided with Reahm s jet ski. Tilson, who had been drinking before boating, had a blood alcohol level between .10 and .14 after the accident "Hris was a tragic accident in which an entire family's life has been changed, but we must not lose sight of the fact that this was also a crime in which Kalene Reahm lost her life." said Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Vicky Alspaugh before recommending to the court Tilson be sentenced to six months in jail. The six-month jail sentence was agreed to in exchange for Tilson's no contest plea. The family of Kalene Reahm was present for Tilson s sentencing. Her father. Robert Reahm. spoke to the court on his family’s behalf. "We demand you give him the strongest sentence possible." Reahm read from a prepared statement. "Kalene was our only daughter. We feel cheated. The judicial system demands he be incarcerated. "Motorboats must be driven safely. This behavior must not be tolerated." Fisher asked Mr. Reahm if be felt Tilson should be sentenced to a longer jail sentence than the recommended six months. "Yes. I do." Reahm responded. Fisher allowed the family to confer with their lawyer about what type of jail sentence they would prefer, hut warned them what At.utant Editor People who are in need of home repairs and qualify for newly received grant and loan funds may be able have their home im­ provements become a reality because of government funds Barry County has re­ ceived. The county has been awarded a $325,000 block grant from the Michigan Jobs Com­ mission. Cheryl Barth, grant administrator, wrote the grant io obtain the funding The deadline to apply is Sept. 2. Applica­ tions may be obtained by calling Cheryl Barth or her assistant. Claudia Smith, at 616-693-2271. The county s home improvement program offen tow interest loans ranging from 1 to 10 percent with principal reductions. A prin­ cipal reduction is money that does not have to be paid back until the sale of the house or the transfer of the property. Some 0% interest loans are available. These arc loans with small monthly pay­ ments as well as money that does rxx have to be paid back until transfer or sale of the property. Homeowners with incomes under $43,525 may be eligible to fix up their homes with this home improvement program, which is offered through Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Barry County and Hastings City Bank Homeowners may install siding, insula­ tion, windows, replace a furnace, update electrical and plumbing, add a room, as well as other improvements. To be eligible to apply, a person has to be a homeowner, must live in the home that needs improvements and must have taxes paid up to date. There arc seven different programs and seven different ways to qualify, based on in­ come. family size and other factors. Smith Newman presented the watch to DeMott "adopted" other children Into the 4-H pro­ gram" said Janet Don also opens his business up to the car­ cass program each year, where beef carcasses are judged at his facility. After judging , winnen are announced during the livestock sale, and these animals are purchased just as the live animals are. Doo hangs the carcaaaes at bis facility until the orders are procesaed following sale day. "Thia is a neat partnership between the Geukes family and 4-H. and a very educa­ tional experience' said Kathy Wallen Surratt during an interview following the banquet As tables were cleared al the end of the evening, 4-H children hugged new friends, said a final thank-you to their buyer! and leaders, and began making plans for next year. The memorial which was established shortly after Jesse's death was awarded to Josh Cnossen this year, who received $400. The Dean of Continuing Education for Kellogg Community College. Gary Kai Lempke. (stantJng) taks with the new Barry County Director for KCC, Tim Sleeve. their request could do. He said if be went over the sentence recommended in the plea agreement. Tilson would have the right to withdraw his no contest plea and the case would go to trial. He also said the longest he could sentence Tilson and retain probation would be one year. After the Reahm family discussed Fisher's question, they agreed to stick with the plea agreement. "Personally. I would like a lot more, but we're not going to get it," Reahm said. Fisher said Tilson would serve his community service hours with marine safety instructors. "I don't mean for this to be an easy sentence. That is why I imposed the maximum fine," the judge told Tilson. "What happened to you could have happened to any one of us. but a 14-year-old girl is dead as a result of your actions." said. The maximum funds available per homeowner is $15,000. "Technically, it's a two year program, but we'd like to spend the money as fast as we can so we can get more funds." Smith said "There's a need “I-asi year the county received $250,000 for home improvements from the same type of community block grant. "They gave us more (this year) because they saw there was a need because we spent the money so fast.'' she said. DeMott receives special watch for work on clock A special wristwatch with the Barry County Clock Tower punted on the face of the watch has been presented to Vem DcMott by County Commissioner Lew New­ man. the board's vice chairman. Newman's presentation to DeMott was in­ advertently omitted from a story and photo in last week s Banner DeMott provided his time and expertise to the repair of the courthouse clock and now, thanks to his efforts and those of his friends the antique bell in the clock tower chimes again after many years of silence. Many times, once children are grown and no longer 4-H members, parents' responsi­ bilities to the 4-H program dwindle. Not the Geukes, however They have taken on respooaibillty for other children in the 4-H program. "When our children were grown, we then made by Jesse's parents, Nolan and Joyce Snow, who along with sons Jake, Ben and Andrew, present a plaque and money to the winner at the banquet: ? * County gets *325,000 for improvement grant by Elaine Gilbert a bam superintendent al the fair and is now a member of the Fair Board, serving as presi­ dent Each year, bam superintendents nominate a member for this award. The selection is Man sentenced in boating death by Karen M.uck Each 4-H member introduced his or her guest for the evening and thanked buyers Jeremy Dunn from Nashville takes his turn in '.ront of the crowd. immediately following a resolution given to DeMott this month oe behalf of the Board of Commissioners On behalf of all members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. 1 present you with this 'Cock Tower Watch' as a re­ membrance that when we look back on 1995, the ringing of the county tower clock on July 4 will be a highlight of our year." Newman said to DeMott. "The Board thanks you and your friends for making this happen. You have made this project a true labor of love." Neu man said New director for Barry County KCC is on the job by Jean Gallup Suff Writer Timothy Sleevi has taken the position of Barry County Director for Kellogg Commu­ nity College and. after moving his family here, will be in the office on Woodlawn Av­ enue full time beginning Aug. 21. Sleevi. recently of Oscoda, married and the father of four, is a native of Wisconsin who grew up in Washington D.C. After attending school in Virginia. Sleevi took undergraduate studies at Wheeling Je­ suit College in Wheeling, W. Va., and earned his master's degree at George Mason University in Virginia. His first appoint­ ment was as a counselor/administrator at West Liberty State College in West Vir­ ginia. He also worked at Belmont Technical Col­ lege in Ohio, leaving there as an assistant dean of instruction for continuing education and community services. His next position was on the Huron Shores campus of Alpena Community Col­ lege in Oscoda at Wurtsmith Air Force Base. In that position. Sleevi was associate dean for off-campus instruction for a territory that encompassed the area from Rogers City down to Arenac County, he said. Added to the 200 to 300 civilians at the Wurtsmith AFB who were attending classes, the air force personnel and dependents made a total of about 1.000 students serviced in a year's time, Sleevi said. "The campus was the finest in the Strate­ gic Air Command at the time." be said, “and they could transfer to several colleges." Wurtsmith was recently closed as part of the cutback of military bases in the United States. As the area in northern Michigan re­ builds. there are plans to basically re-think higher education service in the region, he said. Sleevi is looking forward to working and living in Barry County. He said he finds the area perfect for him and tris wife Vickie, io raise Sarah. 1. Joe. 5. Shelby. 7. and Samantha, 9. He has praise for the people of the county, too, and said they have made trim feel right at home. "The strategic planning that seems to be evident here, as opposed to other areas of the state, is first rate. Barry County is undoubt­ edly positioned to grow, but the question is always what kind of growth? "It’s refreshing to see a community spend­ ing time discussing the management of growth to maintain the quality of life, and still provide the people with what they need and want. The Barry County Futuring Committee is very positive thing for the county. I'm impressed with the caliber of people here," be said. "I am genuinely enthusiastic about the priorities the City of Hastings and the folks in the surrounding Barry County have about education in the area." Sleevi. who promised "to be fully func­ tioning by the time school starts." will con­ centrate on bringing the proposed KCC campus to Hastings and Barry County. Property west of the City of Hastings has been optioned for the new campus, and the process of bringing the facility to the area is within its timeline. He secs success for the new campus be­ cause. "one, this is a fertile area for what they want, and two. KCC is a pretty class act." "I am a collaborator." he said. "I don't think we have to reinvent the wheel. The more we collaborate, the more things get done. 1 invite individuals and groups to be in contact with me as we plan this big thing. In the fall of next year, the KCC campus in Barry County is going to open." He credits the dean of continuing education division of KCC. Gary Kai Lempke. for all his work in making "a very helpful transi­ tion to Barry County." �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 24, 1995 C*] Lettersfrom our readers. A historic district would be unconstitutional To The Editor: Much as been said and printed about the proposed historic district. The fact that it is a violation of our property and civil rights has been ignored by the people involved in the conspirac). if you don't know your rights, you don't have any. and they can be violated with impunity. That is what they want to do to us Well. I've got news for them and for the people of Hastings if they care to listen. If you don’t already know why the proposed district is a violation of your rights, let me tell you why The City of Hastings, the County of Barry nor the State of Michigan has any claim of public trust interest in our property to which we are the lawful assigns to a United States land patent issued by Congress under the authority of Article IV. Section 3. Clause 2 of the U.S Constitution The State of Michigan never acquired sovereignty. propenetary title, public trust in­ terest. control or jurisdiction to any of the public domain within its borders, nor to any of those lands conveyed out of the public domain via various acts of Congress, whose power lo dispose of such lands in any manner, method or means is plenary- and outside the control of said state. Those powers which the said state does not have over these patented lands cannot be granted by the state to its lesser political sub­ divisions or instrumentality via public act or statute, for this is in direct conflict with Con­ gress' disposal of the public domain. Said state was never a party of interest to the patent process, nor was it a party to privity to that process, nor raised any claim of in­ terest when the United States land patents were issued. For these matters of law based on American jurisprudence the said state is forever barred from laying such claims at this late date The United States has no jurisdiction over these patented lands, for it transferred all of its title, interest and control from itself to the original patentee, his heirs and assigns forever. The United States retains its authority only with respect to the public lands in federal ownership. For the U.S. Dept, of Interior to empower a state, or its instrumentality. to violate, negate, nullify, make direct collateral attacks, or acquire rights to our land patents is an act done outside the law. The elected, appointed or hired officials of Banning cigarettes creates new problems To The Editor: Pmidets Clinton's thoughts and views ex­ pressed recently against cigarette smoking are understandable. But at the same time, we should give some thought about how addicted smokers will react, should all sales of cigarettes stop. Smuggled cigarettes then would be sold at a high price, or they would be peddled by drug pushers. The best way to prevent people from becoming addicted to cigarettes is through constant warnings about what cigarettes cause healthwise. Another way is seeing and talking privately to people in hospitals and at homes as a result of addiction to smoking. I’ll always maintain that no one has the right to control, dictate or meddle in the private lives of others. In freedom of choice lies the answer. As for drugs, legalization is the only answer. Drug pushers are gening rich and there is no end to drug-related crime 1 neither smoke nor take any illegal drugs. For 11 years I watched my husband, a severe stroke victim, suffer from the effects of cigarette smoking. He was unable to talk, walk or read. I cared for him by myself. I've had a lifetime of experience in knowing first hand what smoking can do to a person. I'm very grateful that 1 could care for him at home, though at times it was heart breaking io look at him in his condition. He was quite in­ telligent and outgoing before the onset of the symptoms. After his stroke, he was locked in himself, unable ever again to live a normal life and be the person he once was. I think President Clinton is doing a good job. He is appreciated. Justine McLean Hastings Teamwork needed for animal shelter 7b The Editor: Regarding David Young's Page I article saying the animal shelter is on city property is not true. I suggest interested City Council members study the deed which states "The property is given the county for use as an animal shelter." The animal shelter is located in its present location for a very good purpose. First, it is booked up to city sewers (septic tanks will not work). Second, it is where there are no homes, therefore, little or no disturbance to local residences. To a few city council members who suggest it be moved. I ask if they are prepared to sup­ ply the county (who owns the property) with "like property" at no coat to the county? By moving the animal shelter, the loser will be the animals. Its present location does not hurt the city, and it does not hurt the county. so it should be left where it was originally intended Come on, council members, let's get some teamwork going here and work together on this. The present County Commissioners have the right idea. They have started by putting the animal shelter under control of the sheriffs department Just a little support from the city can be uplifting for the animal shelter. Let's all be more positive about this for the good of our Editor’s Note: The incorrect statement about ownership of the animal shelter proper­ ty was not made by any council member: It was made-by me and the sheriffs depart­ ment's letter of application to the DNR. Historic district vote is welcome HastingsBaNNER Elevoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pub^hed by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dwwon ot J-Ad Gnprica inc. 1862M froedaay Haaanga, M 480564602 (816)845-8564 Staphan Jacoba Traaautar Fradari** . Sccrwtvy •NEWSROOM* DavWTfoteig (EOtor) Elam Gtoar (AwaswiFtatod Karen M&jck Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Cindy Smth Sharon Miner T.L. Sienzelbarton Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctewhad ada accapted Monday through Frday 8 a_m to 130 p.m.. Saturday 8 30 am ■ Noon Scott Ommen Dense Howel Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Bates: $15 par year m Barry County $17 par year r adjoining counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) We don’t need more property restrictions 7b The Editor: The proposed Maple Ridge Historic District was rejected on July 24 on a 7-2 vote by the City Council. The City of Hastings does not need a historic district. The City Council and the people of the Maple Ridge Historic District said "no" also. "No" is a no. Historic District Ordinance No. 286, should apply only to the property owners of the historic district, not all city owners. The city has laws on property maintenance, building codes, zoning and etc. They should enforce the laws they have now instead of ad­ ding a burden to small segments of property owners. If the city voters can approve the adoption of a historic district, will they also pay for the added cost to the property owners in the district? It's easy to enact tews that apply to someone else, but what if the people who want this or­ dinance also had to be restricted by it? There are enough restrictions on individual property rights without looking for more. Ed and Bee Damelewicz Hastings America should get out of U.N. 7b The Editor: Lew Newman. County Commissioner To The Editor: 1 was so happy to hear that the community is gotng to get the chance to vote on the histone district. 1 lived in a histone district in Allegan before moving to Hastings, and I am excited about living in one again. My understanding is that there were more property owners in the disrict who signed a petition stating they wanted to live in a histone district than the people who have signed a petition stating they didn't, by a 3 to I margin. I do not know that any of the people against this have had any actual experience with histone districts But our experience was completely positive. With the majority of the homeowners most directly affected supporting it, and with the many benefits seen by so many other com- said state, the County of Barry, the City of Hastings and of the United States are acting outside the scope of their office and law and such actions do not vest them with immunity and arc hence subject to civil and/or criminal suit in their private capacities. The proposed ordinance is unconstitutional, for it violates the compact by which the said state was admitted into the union, the act of Congress, which issued these land patents, the patent rights of the lawful assigns, patent laws, due process and our civil rights. Any infringement of our vested patent rights can be taken into federal courts for relief. "The general rule is that an unconst itutioanl statute, whether federal or state, though hav­ ing the form and name of law. is in reality no law. but is wholly void, and ineffective for any purpose, since unconstitutionality dates from the time of its enactment, and not merely from the date of the decision so branding it. No one is bound to obey an unconstitutional law and no courts are bound to enforce it." (16th Amendment Jurisprudence. 256, 2nd ed.) Michael O. Lyons Hastings munities. I believe the property owners and the community at large, can benefit from one, too. DebKienzle CORRECTION: The address of Barry Wood, write-in can­ didate for first ward alderman on the Hastings City Council was reported incorrectly m last week's edition h is 811 N. Kelly St. I am writing this letter in response to the let­ ter about the world conference of women in China. I had not yet heard about this appalling event. What kind of president, who claims to be a Christian, would support this atrocity? It makes me very concerned on what his ideas of population control are. Will we be the next to be told bow many children we can have? We believe, as they want us to, that it couldn't happen here. Yet look at how much power the United Nations already has. At their recent 50th anniversary celebration, many keynote American speakers said we must not isolate ourselves and become more global. Does that mean we are to condone and support such atheistic values as China and others may have? Evidently our ever increas­ ing tax dollars support it. As our freedom slips away, I still hear "It won't happen here." Someday it win be "what have we let happen?" I will be writing my representatives on get­ ting us out of the U.N., as we need not be in­ volved in such ethics as they have. Tammy Heath Hastings Schools run an efficient ship To The Editor: In the Aug. 10 Banner. Theodore F. Buiuncc estimated that Hastings Area Schools receives $5,700 per pupil. Bulletin 1014. •'Michigan K-12 School Districts Ranked by Selected Financial Data. " published by the Michigan Depart, ment ot Education, shows the actual amounts. Hastings Area School System received a total of $4,906.52 per pupil for the 1991 92 fiscal year end (the most recent data available). This allowance covers both instructional expenses of $4,076.52 and operational expenses of $830 The Edison Company per pupil expen­ ditures of $4,500 » $4,800 reported by Mr Buiuncc arc based on instruction only, because Edison doesn't provide operational services. Hastings Area School Systems' in­ structional cost per pupil are actually $400 to $700 less than the Edison Company. In addition. Bulletin 1014 shows that com­ pared to all 524 school districu in Michigan. Hastings ranks 352nd in total revenue receiv­ ed per pupil, while instructional spending ranks Hastings 204th. and administrative and support services spending ranks 481 st. Hastings Area Schools are one of the most efficient districu in the state at putting dollars into instruction. Bulletin 1014 is a public document and can be obtained from the Michigan Department of Education or can be viewed at any of the school district offices in Michigan. Christopher J. Fluke, C.P.A. Hastings Bill creates welfare for farmers 7b The Editor: On Aug. 4. the "Freedom to Farm Act of 1995” was introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Nick Smith of Michigan. Pat Roberts of Kansas and BUI Barrett of Nebraska. "This is a farce of the first magnitude. This is no more than a warmed-over version of decoupling support from production which has been repudiated regularly over the past five years. As with most farm policy proposals in Washington, the Freedom to Farm Act does nothing to address farm prices and the stranglehold large corporations have on the nation's food production and delivery system. This Freedom to Farm Act should more property be called * The Farm Income Reduc­ tion Act." While a major claim is that the pro­ posal will give farmers planting flexibility, this simply translates to fence production which in turn translates to still lower prices. Farm income will not be stabilized, as payments will be based on only a percentage of past years' progream payments. Payment will be based on the past five-year average, throwing out the high and low years. The farmer will not have to produce anything to receive the payment. Payments would be phased out over seven years and then govemmeent involvement would end. Farmers will in effect be reduced to welfare recipients. This is ironic at a time when welfare is being attacked with a vengeance and the very word given negative connotations. Why then would Congress want to create another welfare program? This -one for farmers." Carl Mcllvain. President Michigan Farmers Union* Hastings Excellent response to fire situation lb The Editor: We gracefully apprecuted the prompt and efficient response by the 911 dispatcher unit. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans, all ocher volunteer firemen and women, and Con­ sumers Power workers to our lightning caused fire situation last Wednesday. Because of this dedicated group of people, our bouse was saved. Hastings is fortunate to have such fine, herd-working, conscientious people serving the community. Lynn and Emmalene McConnell Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lavin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich 49503, phone (616) 456-2531 Rick Torrneta. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Carton, Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all ot Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. Stare Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (al of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. ■ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 24, 1995 — Page 5 Conference on women promotes evil information dbout the Hastingt Area School System Here’s what schools will do with millage Editors Note: The following is the first of a what exactly will be done with school buildings if voters approve a bond/millage re­ quest Sept. 25 for $21.9 million: Central Elementary Central Elementary School was constructed in 1930 and has served thousands of students The school's auditorium also has served as However, school officials say Central Elementary b showing its age and needs ptm for the 1990s and into the next century. Passage of the bond issue will allow the items listed listed below to be done: — A multi-purpose lunch room and ive to use the classroom as a gym. The new facility also will be available for after-school use for such activities as student intramural and senior citizens' programs and YMCA classes and leagues. — A computer lab and other improved technology training for students will be pro­ vided. Buildings that are 65 years old weren't built with today's technology in mind. Since today's students need technology training for a successful future, this is a definite need. — Specialized instructional areas for science, music and art instruction will be developed Such areas weren't built into Cen­ tral in 1930 and are needed for today's students — Appropriate spaces for special education services will be provided Instead of being placed in whatever nooks and crannies that happen to be available, special education students will have their needs met in ap­ propriate facilities. Classroom facilities that used to serve 25 to 30 students will be converteo to serve far fewer children, as is re- The building will be made handicapped accessible. Letters Disabilities act empowers handicapped 7b The Editor: reasonable means. 1990: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This law gives disabled individuals the power to get jobs they are qualified for. If On another subject: I'm getting tired of Joanna Haddix hitting the panic button any time tomething is mentioned in the new, about population control. It is apparent she has not taken any university classes in an­ thropology or other related courses serious trouble. We have too many people and pearing at an alarming rate. And not too far in the future, our problems will be double what they are now. ’A ? * What should we preserve? for thin-Jug through ranrificauons of bringing another child, wanted or unwanted, into to­ day's world. Population control is sorely 7b The Editor: 7b The Editor: Every business will be governed by 50/50 quotas strictly. All household responsibilities will be divided 50/50 by government decree. The military will also be appropriated equally between men and women, including ground combat assignments and any future selection of the draft. There will be no difference bet­ Marriage is seen as the root of all evil for women, and will be totally ignored in all deliberations Everything related to traditional male and female relationships is dispised Men are seen as oppressors and exploiters whom women should regard as lifelong The family is also blamed for most violence to women and girts. Nowhere is it mentioned that men and women are to be partners in the procreation, care and nurture of children. The deconstruction of the traditional family is not only written out of the United Nations document, but is also being bombarded by the Historic district decisions should stand 7b The Editor: I am thankful that the elected officials of our city had the courage and fortitude to say “do” to the Maple Ridge Historical District. The formation of such a district would have interfered with the rights of property owners within the confines of the district to do what they wanted with their property. 1 now read that approval for this district November. Why? The council made an in­ formed decision on the matter, weighing all mainstream media with programs which con­ tinually try to make the perverse acceptable The fall line-up of new shows appears even worse, offering nothing wholesome for family viewing. Institutes of “higher learning" are also try­ ing to sell the same agenda as “good educa­ tion.” It may shock hard-working parents to discover their son or daughter is involved with someone of a same sex relationship or worse This conference might indeed represent the To The Editor: Once again. I see that "no" doesn't mean "no," according to a certain group of people. This, of course, refers to the historic district. Why is It that issues are never decided in this town until they come out the way a certain elite group wants them to? I feel that after the M apie Ridge Historic District S t ud y Commi t tee had their si de of the issue beard and the people fully understood what was going on, and after opposing homeowners also were heard by the City Council, a fair decision was made with all of the facts in the open. Both sides had time to present all the facts to the council, and the people we elected made a decision based on facts. But some busybodies don't get it They apparently can't stand it when they don't get their way. The city used our tax dollars for a lawyer to help violate property owners' rights. It is only fair that an equal amount is given to the homeowners who had to work so bard to defend their property rights. As a longtime homeowner in Hastings, I certainly don't want government restrictions placed on me. with this creeping cancer called a historic district beading my way. I don't want to be fatigued into compliance government in this matter and their decision should stand. Michael Mills Hastings *2 JJappy 8th^nniversary RICK Sandra Brimmer Nashville Love, Tressa No artificial chemical sprays or fertilizers Homegrown Vegetables _ sold on Site Up 5400 Wilkins Rd., Hastings (616) 623-8321 or 623-8322 i Reserve your booth today for the: 2nd ANNUAL MAPLE VALLEY | COMMUNITY EDUCATION Q995 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show (•/24) GENERAL LABOR Expanding hardwoods distribution center and kiln-drying facility has Immediate openings for lumber handlers and machine operators - 1st and 2nd shifts. Leadership skills a plus. Learn the hardwood Industry. Promotions from within Starting wage is S6.50/hour plus production pay. Full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person at... vankeulen & Winchester Lumber co. 245 54th St. S.W.. Grand Rapids Easy exit off US-131 expressway E.QE (B/24) Cause No. 02007-O508-IC 117 I n the Matter of the Termination of the Porent,OUld Betationship of Infont Female MJkulo. o child. NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn ‘500 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification Excel­ lent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field All shifts available upon hire We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6 55 per hour Classes start September 11th and end September 22nd. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thom apple Manor between 8:00 a m and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to fill out an application before September 6th, 1995 Appb cants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class No phone calls please Karen Marr. RN. Director of Nursing .•Hfter In person or by otSoeny wWhin thirty (30) Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. MI 49058 EOE in *o»d petition. (•/31) with anything. When is "no" going to mean "no." I know I'm sick and tired of having to say it over and ova-again. When the people who elect you say "no." would like this issue closed. The Qty Council voted on it July 24, we voted for them, they heard the facts, and they said "nay." Let it stand! Mary Tumes Hastings 1b teem how you can help, can the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. 1-800-CHILDREN Ordinance No. 3 Consumers Power Company Gas Franchise Ordinance PLOWSHARES Certified Organic Farm 1 from ouricuhuroi to rosidenttal. Dtecus- liberals from exporting their failed policies around the world is indeed the need. Pray! It has been said ‘behind every good man there is a good woman.” Is this the problem in our White House? Call the president's comment line: I-202-456-111I. Che Che Mickthatcher AN ORDINANCE. Qrwttlnfl to CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY, its wcauott and assign*, ths right, power end authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains. Fish ba'I it time we waned xaving buildings in- twilight of an outrageous idea that has run its Historic district issue should be closed vocal and written objections to the formation of the district by the citizens of cx r city. I question the validity of placing this on the ballot. First of all. I wonder if 15 percent of voters would sign the petition, let alone 15 percent of the property owners in the prapos- A thought occurred to me as 1 was reading the letter, “Where was concern for Hastings Hotel?” Renee Fletcher Hastings Letters This is in positive agreement with the letter ference on women, which in fact reflects five sexual preferences: men, women, lesbians, homosexual and bisexual (for those who can't make up their minds who they are). To the average person, this could not have been believed just five short yean ago. Doing ■way with the family, imposing 50/50 quotas on all activities, eliminating motherhood, and instituting polymorphous perversity exposes the gender feminist agenda, and can't be Date: Saturday. October 28, 1995 Time: 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Location: Cafeteria and Adjoining Halls Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Michigan 49096 Phone: 517-852-2145 or 517-627-3037 Booth Sizes & Rates: 8x4* - $25 • 8’xlO’ - $30 SHAVER CLINIC Wednesday, Aug. 23rd thru Saturday, Aug. 26th - 4 DAYS! SPECIAL CLEAN-OIL ADJUST *$499 Hours 10 to 5: Sot. 10 to 4: Out to Lunch 1 to 2 Have Your filorelco'- Remington Tuned - Overhauled Same Day Service! Put new Me your shaver, have It tuned up. cleaned up, and sharpened Factory trained repairmen will iboroughly dean. ok. check and adjust your shaver lo keep it running tn top condition -Ah needed parts sharperwig and repairs are extra and include the $4 99 No parts wrthout service JCPenney’s Hastings highways, streets, alleys, bridges, waterways, and other public places, end to do a focal gaa business In the TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, for.a period of thirty years. , , tem THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING ORDAINS: SECTION 1. GRANT. TERM. The TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, hereby grants to the Consumers Power Company, a Michigan corpora­ tion, Its successors and assigns, hereinafter called the “Gratae," the right, power and authority to lay, maintain and operate gaa mains, pipes and services on. streets, alleys, focal gas business in the TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty SECTION 2. CONSIDERATION. In consideration of the rights, power and authority hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully perform all things required by the terms hereof. SECTION 3. CONDITIONS. No highway, street. Mtoy, bridge, waterway or other public place used by said Grantee shall be obstructed longer than necessary during the work of construction or repair, and shall bo restored to the same order and condition as when said shall be so placed in the highways and other public pieces as not to unnecessarily Interfere with the use thereof for highway purposes. SECTION 4 HOLD HARMLESS. Said Gratae shall at all times keep and save the Township free and harmless from all loss, costs and expense to which It may be subject by reason of the negligent construction and Township on account of the permission herein given, said Grantee shall, upon notice, defend the Townsnip damage arising out of such negligent constructton end maintenance. SECTION 5. EXTENSIONS. Said Grantee shall con atruct and extend Its gas distribution system within said Township, and shall furnish gas to applicants residing therein In accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. SECTION 6 FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. The rights, power and authority herein granted, are not exclusive. Either manufactured or natural gee may bo furnished hereunder. SECTION 7. RATES. Said Gratae shall be entitled to charge the Inhabitants of said Township for gaa furnished therein, the rates as approved by the Michigan PuUic Service Commission, to which Commission or its successors authority and jurisdiction to fix and regulate gee rates and rules regulating such service in said Township, are hereby grated lor the term of thia franchise Such rates and rules shall be subject to review and change al any time upon petition therefor being made by either said Township, acting by Its Township Board, or by said Grates. SECTION 8. REVOCATION. The franchise grated by this ordinance is subject to revocation upon sixty (80) days written notice by the party desiring such revoca­ tion. SECTION 9. MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMIS­ SION. JURISDICTION. Said Grates shall, as to ail other conditions and elements of service not herein fixed, be and remain subject to the reasonable rules and regula­ tions of the Michigan Public Service Commission or its successors, applicable to gas service In said Township. SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect upon the day after the date of publication thereof; provided, however, it shall cease and be of no effect after thirty days from Ila adoption unless within said period the Grantee shall accept the same in writing filed with the Township Clerk. Upon acceptance and publication hereof, this ordinance shall constitute a contract between said Township and said Grantee. We certify that the foregoing Franchise Ordinance was duty enacted by the Township Board of the TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, on the 9th day of August. 1995. Attest Emily Harrison Township Ciork �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 24, 1995 Carl F. Maichde Semi jack knives in rain Rain-sicked roads caused a tractor trailer to jack knife on Gun Lake Road last Thursday evening. The truck, driven by James Gordon of Ker..wood, was turning left onto Gun Lake from M-37 when he lost control of the truck, according to a Michigan State Police report. The driver was not injured. [ ^^Ralpl^Aller^Yaister DOWLING - Mr. Ralph Allen Traister. 59, of Dow'ing passed away on Saturday August 19, 1995 in Grand Rapids. He was born on June 13, 1936 in Battle Creek, the son of Roy Eldon Traister and Evelyn (Weninger) Traister. Mr. Traister was a Security Guard at Post Cereals for 36 years, retiring in 1992. He belonged to the 25 Year Club at Post Cereals where he was an officer, Life member at the. Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH. Corner Slate Rd., aad Boltwood Sl. Rev. Daniel Greytail. Senior Pastor Rev Evening acttvmei HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 945-3397. Church phone 945-4995. Cimk Grove Rtwd Pautx Ben Her ring. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:30. School. 640 p.m., Evemag Wor- CHRIST. tuadaia addrea —1631 Mafuaai Rd , Stamp. M14903S; Wednesday 7 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC 941-4045 Sunday Services - 9.30 m WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. TABERNACLE. E. Grad Sl.. Hasting. Pastor David Monung Burgcn. 948-8890 or 948-2667. 6.40 p.m., Worttap. Call for location-623-3110. Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services - CHUCK METHODIST CHURCH M-79 OF TBS School Hour, 1140 a.m. Monung (616) 943-9392 Sunday School 10 of the Post Sportsman Club, played with the ASCOT Seniors Softball Team, and attended Pennfteld Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and softball and he loved traveling A children. He coached baseball for about 8 year* and was a Boy Scout Leader. He wu married to Kay J. Traister on January 17, 1959 in Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife, Kay J. Traister of Dowling; two daughters, Cindy K. Rude of Dowling and Vickie E. Zickus of Grand ing. Dale A. Traister of East LeRoy, and Mike A. Trainer of Bellevue; 13 grandchildren; two brothers. Dale Traister of Battle Creek and Don Aodenoo of Boise, Idaho; five sislera. Lois Hixon. Bev Hallockes, Doria Wilder, Linda McNally and Carol Peck all of Banle Creek; stepmother. Guest Traister of Battle Creek. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday August 22, 1993 at Bachman Hebbie Funeral Chapel with Reverend Gary R Cullison officiating. Burial was is Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to Child Abuse Council. Hebbie Funeral Chapel in Battle Creek. BARRY THORNAPELK a 943-3363 GRACE Hastings BRETHREN Rus Sarver. BIBLE Pasiot CO. CHUftlW 10:45 am. Sa church Tuesday ST. MATTHIAS aNGUCAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 Sunday Monung Prayer 9:45 a m ; Mam 1040 a m. - 1921 Book of OF PLEASANTVIEW HASTINGS FIRS'! PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Michigan. Hastiagi. G. Kent FAMILY Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 1140 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00* Worship Service. Service broadcast HRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 A.| 29 - --CHURCH OFFICE RESUMES NORMAL HOURS9:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00 SCHOOL'*”; 7.40 p.m. Steph ji NASHVILLE AREA Grode; 640. r-rsisg Service ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Fkiber GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North Sl. Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday, Ang. 27 - 840 and 1040 a.m. Holy 140 p m Ruth Circle, 840 p.m. AA. Frttay. Aug. 25 — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Softball Spaghetti Dinner. Saturday. Aug 26 - 8 00 NA — 6:15-8:00 Neighborhood VERMONTVILLE - Dorothy L. Gutchess, 87, of Vermontville, passed away on Friday, August 18, 1995 at TcndaCare of Hastings. She wu born on December 7, 1907 in Vermontville, the daughter of Elmond and Zella (Ambrose) Loveland She graduated from Vermontville High School in 1925 and married Victor Gutchess in Vermontville in 1923. He preceded her in death in 1964. Mia. Gutchess belonged and was active in the Nashville Assembly of God and enjoyed crochetting. reading, growing plants, flower gardening and artistry. She was also preceded in death by three infant ions and her lister, Vera Berry. of Battle Creek, and Elaine and Forrest Gard­ ner of Vermontville; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren. Graveside Services were held on Monday August 22, 1995 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville with Reverend Tod L. Clark officiating. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Assembly of God Church. were made by Maple Valley Chapel-I Funeral Home in Nashville. | HaxdTp^ti^ HASTINGS - Hazel A. Doolittle, 102, of CHURCH, meeting Maple at 117) 852-9228 Hollenbeck. Director of Christian 640p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAM, FA Hastings and Laks Odaua WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings WBCH FM-AM al 10:30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE THRU SEPTEMBER 3: Worship Coffee Feilowifop 10 30 am WEDNESDAYS Family Church Nigfo — Prepared light meal 6:00 p.m . Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m.; First Wednesday of FLtXFAl INCORPORAT1D of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. and Wontap" Wortuhop 840 a.m io 1240 noon al Quimby United Methodist Church — ail leaden and worker, with young children are m- THI HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway — Masting* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Proscription*" — 118 S. Jaffarson — 945-3429 RETURN TO FALL SCHEDULE, with Sunday School 9 30 am.. and Worahip 11:00 am SUPPORT GROUPS- V I P .(Visually Im HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS .PRODUCTS, INC. Dykstra A a special friend. Jim Wilson d Kentwood; grandchildren. Michelle (Cart) Mut, Brandon (Jami) DeHaan; two great in-law, Paul (Rosalie) Carey; niter-in-law, Funeral Services were held on Friday August 18, 1995 at the Leighton United Methodist Church with Reverend Ray Town­ send officiating. Interment wu in Hooka Cemetery in Leighton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Leighton Unital Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements were nude by Beela Funeral Home in Middleville. HASTINGS - Betty Louise Ziegler, 76, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday August 16, 1995 at TenderCare of Hastings Mrs. Ziegler wu born on November 29, 1918 in Jackson, the daughter of Forrest and Mabie (Jones) McMillen. attended area schools, graduating Hastings High School in 1937. She was married to Fred R. Ziegler on June 17,1939 and she lived at her last address since 1949. Mr*. Ziegler was employed about 8 year* at Hastings Manufacturing Company and for many years served as Executive Secretary for in Hastings. Mrs. Ziegler enjoyed dancing, swimming, bowling, taking walks, golf, bridge and aerobics. Catholic Church, Catholic Daughter* of America-Past Regent of Court of Sl Rita, Alta Society. Pennock Hospital Guild. Past Memba Hastings Women's Club, Past Memba Hastings Country Club. She wu preceded in death by ha fatha A stepmotha, Forrest A Dorothy McMillen; maha, Mabie Jones McKibben; sista, Beat­ rice McMillen; aunt A uncle, Eva A Oda Bunnell. Surviving are her husband, Fred; ton, Raymond Ziegler of Hutings; many nieces, nephews, cousins, brother-in-law A sister-in- Kentucky; many nieces and nephew*. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday August 23, 1995 at the Richland Covenant Burial was in Prairie Home Cemetery in Richland. Met4rial contributions may be made to Richland Covenant Church or Visiting Nurses Association of Southwest Michigan. Enve­ lopes available at the funeral borne or church. law. MIDDLEVILLE - Bryce D. Barber, 21/2, of Middleville, son of Ross and Karen Barber, Surviving besides the parents are a brother, Kirk; sista, Sara; grandparents, Don and Lou Mello of Shelbyville snd Judy Barber of Middleville; greet grandparents, Paul (Alice) Blake of New Port Richey. Florids and Mary Mello of Fall Riva, Massachusetts; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services were held oo Wednesday August 23,1995 at the Beela Funeral Chapel with Reverend Father Charles H. Fischa officiating. Interment was in Mt Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to The Rainforest Action Network, 450 Samsomc, Suite 700, San Francisco, California 94111. Arrangements were made by the Beela Funaal Chapel in Middleville. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer Monung Saad* School at 1040 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan RICHLAND - Norman Laton Hatton, 73, of Richland passed away on Sunday, August 2C, 1995 at his residence He was born on August 13, 1922 in Neola, West Virginia. He was a graduate of Comstock High School in 1975. Mr. Hatton was an electrician at Eaton Corporation Puller Transmission Division in Kalamazoo for 34 yean, retiring in 1979. He wu a member of Richland Covenant Church and be wu Union President at Local 1822-Puller Diviaion-for a number of yean. He loved his family, church, Sunday School and held many offices in the church. He wu a Veteran of World War II in the United States Army. He wu married to Bonnie Bromley on February 11, 1943 in Hickory Corners. He wu preceded in death by bis parents. Surviving are bis wife, Bonin J. "Boonie" Hatton; four sons, DavidN. Aiea Kendall E. MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Carl F. Maichele, 94, of Middleville, went to be with his Lad at Tuesday. August 15. 1995. He was born on April 30. 1901 in Middlevil­ le, the son of Karl and Rose (Guema) Maichele. He wu raised in Thornapple Township, Barry County and attended Murphy School, completed the 8th grade. He wu married to Doris B Careytm lawrarv 1. 1942 in 1 anting Mr. Maichele wu a farma all his life until retirement in 1982. He was a memba of Allegan Ctxutty Farm Bureau and the Leighton United Methodist Church. He wu preceded in death by his wife, Doris and grandson. U j.g. Brian DeHaan. Surviving are two daughters, Kathy (Kenneth) DeHaan of Kentwood, and Mvgaret Ted, Nicole, Elizabeth A Amanda; two sitters, FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake ST. ROSE CATHOLIC 623 2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferwn ASSEMBLY Fischer officiating. Burial was in ML Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. . Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or Sl Rose School. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. VALLEY Nursery HASTINGS HASTINGS - Jack D. Orsborn, 59, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Tuesday August 15,1995 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Orsborn was born on Septemba 10. 1935 in Hastings, the son of Victor A Evelyn (Shela) Orsborn. He was a life long Hastings area resident and attended the Lakeview Country School and Hsstings High School He was married to JoAnne K. Hickey on October 13. 1956. He lived at his present address for the past 29 years. Mr. Orsborn'a employment included: Bradford-White Corporation in Middleville, E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings and Middle­ ville Engineering in Middleville. He was a memba at SL Roae of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife, JoAtme; daughter A husband, JoEllen A Mike Raffia of Wood­ land; son A wife, Joe A Lisa Crsbom at Nash­ ville; four grandchildren, Jeremy, Dustin. Danielle A Caleb; brother A wife, Victor A Pauline Orsborn of Wayland. Rile of Christian Burial Service wu held on Friday August 18. 1995 at Sl Rose of Lima and 8:00 p.m. Thursdays. Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays; TOPS No 338 — 9:15 a.m. She wu born on May 21,1893 in Syracuse, New York, the daughter of William & Ardella (Wilcox) Goff. She wu raised in the Syracuse, New York area and attended schools there. She was married to LeRoy Pater Doolittle on May 16, 1917. He preceded her in death in September 1932. She moved to the Hastings area in 1948. Mrs. Doolittle wu employed at the former Kroger Store in Hastings, the former Homer Hayden Shop in Hutings and for the Hastings Public Schools. She wu a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Women’s Circle of the Church, Pennock Hospital Guild and the Hutings Rebekahs. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sister*. Surviving are a daughter and husband, Dorothy A Howard Frost of Middleville; a son and wife, Donald & Peg Doolittle of Hutings; five grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren. Memorial Graveside Services were held on Sunday August 20,1995 at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with the Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial was in the Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County YMCA, or TenderCare of Hutings. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Gladys M. Sandbrook j WOODLAND - Gladys M Sandbrook, 95. formerly of Woodland, passed away on Satur­ day August 19, 1995 at her residence. She was born on December25,1899 in Bara­ ga County, the daughter of Burt and Clara (Knoll) Rogers. She attended Bippley Elementary School and graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1916. She attended Ypsilanti College and Davenport College. Mrs Sandbrook taught in Ionia County 1926. He preceded her in death on September 11. 1919. She wu a member of the Woodbury United Brethren Church. She was also preceded in death by one sister. Hazel Banker. Surviving ire two sons, Norman (Barbara) Sandbrook of Nashville, Lyle (Jean) Sand­ brook of Woodland; two daughters, Janice Wilcox of Hastings; nine grandchildren; sever­ al great grandchildren; two sisters. Lottie Hough of Hastings, Bernice Duffy of Kalamazoo. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday August 22, 1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Brian Allbright officiating. Burial wu in Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The Rite of Christian Burial Service wu held on Saturday August 19,1995 at St Roae of Lima Catholic Church with Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial wu at Ml Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Alzheimer* Disease. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. VERMONTVILLE - Julitu A. (Joe) Sebaa- in Hawing, He was born on May 26,1914 in Saskatche­ wan, Canada, the son of Fred and Elizabelh (Fabian) Sebastian. He attended Kalamazoo High School and married Freda Fahrni in Ionia on February 23. 1946 Mr. Sebastian wu a V eleran of World War n saving in the European Theatre in the Army’s 82nd Airborn Division 1505 Paratroopers, being awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and Sharpshooter Medal. He was a nationally known breeder for the Bluetick Hunting Dogs, a founder of the Wolverine State Coon Hunter* Cub, member of the Bluetick Breeder* Coon Hound Associa­ tion, and was a writer for various bunting magazines. He belonged to the Lake Odessa VJ.W., the D.A.V, and the Michigan Bear Hunter* Association. He was preceded in death by sister*, Helen Surviving are his wife, Freda; children, Roy A Linda Sebutian at Nashville, Suzanne A Randy Manin of Perry, and Lois snd Marvin Stewart of Lansing; grandsons, Jeffrey A Glen; great grandson. Robbie Sebastian; sistera, Bernice Cinar of Bakley, Margaret Windbiel of Florida. Alice Newton of Harringr, Edna Baldwin of California, and Fran (Bera) McLin of California; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held at Monday August 21. 1995 at the Maple Valley Chapel with Reverend Jeff Bowman at Vermcutville Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vamontville. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 24, 1995 — Page 7 | IVoodlanrf NEWS... McKeowns to mark 50th anniversary A golden wedding anniversary will be observed on August 29 by David and Pearl McKeown of Hastings. They were married in Naples. Italy in 1945. The occasion will be celebrated on August 27 with an open bouse al their home. 875 N. Middleville Road. Hastings, from 2 to 5 p.m. and will be hosted by their children. Rosann and Steve Hayes and Julie and Andrew McKeown and grandchildren. Your presence is their cherished gift. The I995 Woodland Homecoming Labor Day Weekend plans arc final Things will be getting under way on Friday evening. Sept. I. From 4:30 to 7 p.m. the an­ nual homemade ice cream social with sloppy joe sandwiches. pie and cake will be held at the Woodland United Methodist Church From 5 to 8 p.m.. the Eagles will hold a fish fry at their building on Main Street. The annual softball tournament with teams from as far away as Detroit will begin in Herald Classic Park at 6 p.m. The park pavilion will be the site of a teen dance with the Music Makers from 8:30 to 11:30. Saturday is always the big day of the weekend, and it begins at 7 a m. with breakfast at the Eagles Lodge Breakfast will be served until noon. The softball tournament continues at 8 a m. Then at 9 a.m. a new this year “In Your Eye" three on three basketball tournament will begin in the park. Later in the afternoon, this tournament also will have courts at the fire station building The craft show and the horseshoe tourna­ ment will open at 10 a.m. The craft show is along the back of the park and several crafters will have booths set up. There will be a big white tent near the pavilion and several tables of books removed from the library, including several that were owned by George Spindler and other early Woodland families that will be sold. This will be the largest sale of books from the library yet. and mar.y books that were never shown before will be available. Everything stops for the parade from the school to the park at 1 p.m. A reception spon­ sored by the Woodland Lions Club for the grand marshal will be held in the park pavilion following the parade. The grand marshal for 1995 will be Cathy Lucas. Kids* games with prizes and contests will be held in the park beginning at 2:30. There will be live entertainment in the park from 3 to 6 p.m. and an "Allsport-Pepsi Hotshot Com­ petition" for ages 10 to adult from 3 to 5 p.m. At 4:30. the first barbecued chicken halves will come out of High’s mobile barbecue truck, and the famous Woodland chicken din­ ner will begin. Chicken dinners will be served until 7 p.m. Tickets are available from Lions Club members now at $6. but will cost $6.50 at the event. During the chicken dinner, the Lions Club will hold a raffle for prizes and the firemen also will hold a 50/50 cash raffle At 8 p.m. an adult dance wil’ begin at the Eagles Lodge The dance wilt last until midnight. All day Saturday there will be food in the park by the Woodland Athletic Association Lees will celebrate 30th anniversary Linds to celebrate golden anniversary Gordon and Iva Lee will be celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary Saturday. Aug. 26 from 1 te 5 p m at the Maple Grove Bible Church. Cloverdale Rd Friends and family are invited. Only the gift of your presence is deaired. Hastings, four grandchildren and five great The softball tournament will reopen at 10 a.tn. and continue all day. Sunday ends the annual Woodland Gospel Quartet concert at Woodland United Methodist Church. The quartet has a new tenor this year, Glen DePew from Eaton Rapids. Also new since last year at Woodland Church but heard in some other local concerts is bass Tom Schnudt Roger Buxton is still on the keyboard and sings some. Ken Geiger is lead singer and Bob Lowell of Hastings is bantone. Arlan Heise plays the electric bass with the group and Bernie Weeks from Nashville provides rhythm guitar. This year the guest group will be Heaven Sent, a family country gospel band from Lan­ sing and the northwest Ohio area. They sing a variety of original and popular songs On Monday. Labor Day. the Eagles will serve a third breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon and the softball tournament will continue to its conclusion. It usually finishes around 6 p.m. The annual Gar/Ger-linger reunion will be held Sunday. Aug. 27, at 1:30 p.m. in the din­ ing room of the First Congregational Church in Lake Odessa with a potluck dinner. Eric Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Curt Wells, has been granted a scholarship by the Order of (he Eastern Suit Grand Chapter of Michigan Eric achieved Eagle Scout rank last4 celebration, but we got trapped by severe thunderstorms and did not get out of the restaurant until Joyce had to go back to Hastings to pick up her grandson. However, we and Edna Wise got into the cld building and sorted books for a few hours on Friday afternoon. Tom and Lynda Smith took Tommy to visit Mackinac Island recently and got pictures of the three Lakewood graduates who are work­ ing at the Surrey Sandwich Shop this summer. They are Elizabeth Smift, MacKenzie Pier­ son and Teresa Engk.v' Elizabeth also has been the organist at the Little Stone Church AU three girts will return home soon and start to college next month. The descendants of Homer and Gertrude Rowlader held a reunion at what was their home on Bayne Road Saturday. The house and farm is now the home of Dennis and Kathy Smith. There were 38 people at the reunion, in­ cluding a cousin from Pennsylvania and her children. This was the first weekend the new recycl­ ing company had a vehicle with recycling bins in Woodland. Il was placed in the township building parking let on South Main Street. When I took my stuff down Saturday, there were several families putting in material. While it was clear where most of the stuff should go in the marked windows, there were some mysteries, such as where to put corregated cardboard. Some of us put it in with the newspapers and hoped that was right. Later, that day a library patron took some boxes from the library down and put them in also. When 1 drove by on Sunday some of the bins looked full, including the milk jug and the newspaper ones. The bins will be at the parking lot the third weekend of each month until further notice. Kristen Halladay, granddaughter of Willis and Barbara Dalton, was married to Mark Toenello Aug. 12. Kristen is the daughter of Paul and Sharon Dalton Halladay, who now live in Woppingers Falls, N.Y.. and a graduate of Michigan State University. She recently completed her year of practice teaching. The groom is also a graduate of MSU and is working on a master’s degree at Muncie, Ind. HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Their daughters wish lo honor them with a card shower. Please send to: Willard and Fem Lind. Rt. fl, Nashville. MI 49073. Liceaga-Ruelas to be wed Sept. 30 Hendrickson-Yoder united in marriage Clarence and Florence are life long residents of Barry County, who have now made their residence tn Naples. Fla.. Their family would like to have you join in this joyous occasion when their parents celebrate 50 years of marriage honor on Sun­ day. Aug. 27th from I to 5 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Hickory Comers and churches, the dunking booth will be man­ ned by the Woodland Fire Department and games will be held by the Woodland School PTO. the Lakewood Jaycees and the Woodland Eagles. Sunday morning, the again will serve a buffet breakfast in ildina from 7 a.m. until noon. Community church services will be held in the pavilion at 9 a.m.. with the Rev. Carl Lit­ chfield of Woodland United Methodist Church presiding and special music by Carolyn Carroll. ’ year. Virginia Crockford. Inez Landis and Mary Mulford helped in the library last Wednesday. Books are being prepared for the annual sale in the park Saturday before Labor Day. After the blood pressure clinic at the Woodland Eagles nutrition site. Joyce Weinbrecht and I had lunch at the Townehouse, and we planned to go to the old town hall and work on books to be sold at the homecoming Willard and Fem Lind will celebrate their KXh wedding anniverury August 25th. They will celebrate with a family dinner at a later date. The couple have two daughters. Diane (Jim) Williams and Darlene flams both of Cheneys to observe golden anniversary Woodland folks diligently recycling materials by sorting them into various bins in the Woodland parking lot. Heather Jo Hendrickson and Kevin Dean Yoder were joined in marriage on June 10. 1995 at Living Way Church of God in Mason. Ohio. The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Leatha Hendrickson of Mason. Ohio The groom s parents are Sharon Yoder of Hastings and Royd Yoder of Venice. Fla Matron of honor was. sister of the bride. Debi Muennich. Bridesmaids were Danielle Dowling and Heather Fox. friends of the bride. Flower girl was. niece of the bride. Chelsea Muennich. Also, niece of the bride. Brittany Rager, read scripture. The best man was. friend of the groom. Kevin Courtnay. The groomsmen were, friends of the groom. Dann Stuart and Mark Rushford. Ring bearer. Jacob Larrick. Grandparents of bride were Mrs. Minnie Cheech and Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hendrickson. Grandparents of the groom were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sarver and Mr and Mrs. Ira Yoder. Family Health Care Services NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY caa be read every week to TbeHostinss BANNER CaB... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! Mr. and Mrs. Blas Liceags of Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea S. Liceaga to Anthony F. Ruelas of Mattawn. Anthony is the sou of Ms. Jo Meskil of Kalamazoo and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ruelas of Mattawan. Andrea is a graduate of the University of Michigan and is currently working as a registered nurse at the Family Health Center in Battle Creek. Anthony is a 1988 graduate of Mattawan High School and is currently working for American Village Builders in Kalamazoo. A September 30th wedding is being planned. Lester-Stonebumer plan Oct. 7 wedding Mr. and Mrs. William Lester of Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Terisa. to Andrew Stoneburner, son of Frank and Judy Stonebumer. also of Delton Terisa is a graduate of Delton Kellogg School and Davenport College She is employed by Great Lakes Technologies Cor­ poration in Kalamazoo Andy is a graduate of Delton Kellogg School and Kellogg Community College He is employed by Ferna Corporation in Portage An October 7 wedding is being planned NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 16, which was adopted by the Township Board of Hope Township at its meeting held on August 14, 1995. SECTION I. TITLE. This Ordinance is entitled the "Hope Township Construction Code Ordinance". SECTION II. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to update previous Building. Mechanical and Electrical Codes adopted by the Township and to continue to assume the responsibility for administering and enforcing the aforementioned Codes. SECTION III. ADOPTION OF NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED BUILDING CODE Adopts by reference the BOCA National Building Code. 1993 Edition". SECTION IV. ADOPTION OF NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED MECHANICAL CODE Adopts the "BOCA National Mechanical Code, 1993 Edition". SECTION V. ADOPTION OF NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ELECTRICAL CODE Adopts the "National Electrical Code. 1993 Edition". SECTION VI. ENFORCEMENT. Reserves the right of the Township to provide by ordinance or contract with any other township, village, city or county for joint enforcement and ad­ ministration of this Ordinance. SECTION VII. FEES. The Township Board has authority to esablish a schedule of fees for the administering of said Codes and to amend the schedule of fees as the Township Board deems appropriate. SECTION VIII. CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS. Establishes a Construction Board of Appeals to interpret, hear appeal, grant variances and take other authorized actions with respect to the Codes adopted hereunder SECTION IX. SANCTIONS. Any violation of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereunder Is a municipal civil infraction punishable by a civil fine determined in accordance with the following schedule: Minimum Maximum Fine Fine — 1st Offense within 5-year period* $ 50.00 $500.00 — 2nd Offense within 5-year period* $ 75.00 $500.00 — 3rd Offense within 5-year period* $125.00 $500.00 — 4th or More Offense within 5-year period* $250.00 $500.00 ‘Determined on the basis of the date of commission of the offfensefs). This section further provides for the imposition of costs of not less than $9 nor more than $500 SECTION X. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable SECTION XL PRIOR ORDINANCES. This Section repeals all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance or said Codes. SECTION Xll. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect ninety (90) days after a certified copy of the Ordinance has been delivered to the Michigan State Construction Code Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the Ordinance has been posted in the Office of the Hope Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Hope Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance will be in full force and effect on November 20, 1995 Shirley R. Case, Clerk Hope Township 5463 South Wall Lake Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 943-2464 I �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 24, 1995 SHELTER, cont. from P-l LEGAL NOTICES: N0T1CC BY PfMOHS CUUMMNQ TYTLE UNMW TAX MED - (***■■< 1M7) To tho Owner or Owner* of any and oil m>oro»t». Of ''•m upon tho land* heroin described: I aKE NOTICE. Sole was lawfully mode of the following described land for unpaid foxes on that land, and that the undersigned has title lo the land under fox deed or deeds issued for the land. You ore entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the undersigned or to the treasurer of rhe county in which the land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50% in addition, and the fees of the sheriff lor the ser­ vice or cost of publication of this notice The ser­ vice or publication costs shall bo the some as if for personal service o< a summons upon commence­ ment of an action, together with a sum of $5.00 for each description, wthout other additional cost or charge if payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned will Institute pro­ ceedings for possession of the land. Description of land: Slate of Michigan. County of Barry. Lots 213 and 214. Lakewood Estates 408-007-180-14740 Amount necessary to redeem. $330.51 plus the foes of the Sheriff. Alicia Abbott 33 Rees Rd Delton Ml 49046 To Eluabeth J. Porter 906 35th $t . Grand Rapids Ml 49509 Iasi grantee in the regular chain of the title of such lands or of any interest therein as appearing by the records in the office of the Register of Deeds of said County. (9/7) tNOWT FOWECtOSUWE NOTICE (M CeiwMsel . MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by James A. Voltmon ond Patricio K. Vollman. husband and wife to Kentwood Savings and toon Association, n/k/o FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN a United Stalos corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 22. 1977. and recorded on September 27. 1977, in liber 232. on page 878. Barry County Records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of six thousand three hundred seventy-five ond 85/100 Dollars ($6,375.85), including interest at 8.500 % per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, at 2:00 o’clock p.m.. on September 21. 1995 Said premises ore situated in Yankee Springs Township. Wayland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: lot 5 of Plat of Sunrise Shores according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on page 42. being a part uf the Northwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 19480. 600.3241a. In which cose the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated July 14. 19*5 FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN. Mortgagee FfR'T FORECLOSURE CENTER Attorneys. 200 First Federal Building Detroit. Ml 48226 (9/14) ““^OPETOWNSHip“““ BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that • new, revised Zoning Ordinance regulating the develop­ ment and use of land has been adopted by the Township Board of the Township of Hope. The new revised Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 15) provides. In summay, as follows: ARTICLE I. PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY. This article Mts forth the title of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance, the authority under which it was promulgated and describes the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. ! SECTION II. RULES FOR TEXT DEFINITIONS. This article sets forth the definitions of various terms used within the Zoning Ordinance and the general rules to be applied in interpreting the Zoning Ordinance text. SECTION III. THE PLANNING COMMISSION. This article makes provision for the Hope Township Planning Commission, sets forth its duties and contains general provisions for the manner in which it shall conduct Its activities. ARTICLE IV. SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE. This article sets forth the standards and pro­ cedures applicable to special exception uses designated as such in the Ordinance ARTICLE V. SITE PLAN REVIEW. This article requires site plan review for specified types of uses in buildings and specifies the requirements of site plan review and development plan review. ARTICLE VL ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. This article provides for the establishment, membership and duties of the Zoning Board of Appeals and contains general provisions pertaining to the same ARTICLE VII. VARIANCE AND APPEALS This article provides the standards and procedures applicable to requests for zoning variances and contains rules pertinent to appeals of decision made by the Building Inspector or Zoning Administrator ARTICLE VMl. NON-CONFORMING USES, STRUCT JRES AND LOTS. This article sets forth various rules and regulations pertaining to lawful non-conforming uses for structures, temporary non-conforming residence use permits, and non-conforming lots of record. ARTICLE IX. SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS. This article contains restrictions on signs and billboards within the Township. ARTICLE X. AREA AND SETBACK REGULATIONS. This article contains area requirements for dwellings and lots, minimum setback requirements, and regulations pertaining to moving of buildings and Intersection visibility I ARTICLE XI. REGULATIONS FOR FLOOD-HAZARD AREAS. This article contains regula­ tions pertaining to the Townanip’s participation In the National Flood Insurance Program and regulations regarding development within designated flood hazard areas ARTICLE XII. PARKING REGULATIONS. This article contains regulations regarding minimum parking space requirements for various types of uses, parking and/or storage of inoperable and/or motor vehicles, parts thereof, and other parking regulations NEWS ARTICLE XIII. GENERAL PROTECTIVE REGULATIONS. Th.s article contains regulations pertai'iing to lighting, screening, surface water run-off, yard encroachments, structure height restrictions, lot accessibility, and fencing ARTICLE XIV. HEALTH, SANITATION AND GENERAL WELFARE. This article contains various regulations pertaining to sewage disposal, sanitation, dumping and burning of waates. habit;Die dwellings, safety regulations, abandoned junkyards or waste disposal sites, the keeping of animals, solid waste disposal areas, md riparian lot use regulations. ARTICLE XV. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS (PUD). This article sets forth drevision 3 for allowing Planned Unit Developments as s special exception um In the “AR” Agriculture and Rural Residential District zoning classification and prescribes the procedure and stan­ dards pertaining to approval of such developments. ARTICLE XVI. ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS. This article incorporates by reference the Hope Township Zoning Map. prescribes the various zoning districts within the Township and indicates the manner in which disputes regarding zoning district boun­ daries may be resolved of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 \________ J ARTICLE XVIL AR ZONING DISTRICT: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL RESIDENTIAL. This article specifies the permitted and special exception uses allowed in the Agricultural and Rural Residential District and the yard and lot area regulations pertaining to thia District. ARTICLE XVIII. RL 1 ZONING DISTRICT: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LAKE. This arti­ cle specifies the permitted and special exception uses allowed In the Single Fwnlty Residential Lake District and the yard and lot area regulations pertaining to this District. ARTICLE XIX RL 2 ZONING DISTRICT: SINGLE AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LAKE This article specifies the permitted and special exception uses allowed in the Single and Two-Family Residential Lake District and the yard and lot area regulations pertaining to thia District ' Who Can Solve This Problem? ARTICLE XX MHP ZONING DISTRICT: MOB'LE HOME PARK OR PLAT. This article specifies the permitted uses allowed in the Mobile Home Park or Plat District and Mts forth regulations pertaining to mobile home parks within the District ARTICLE XXL C-1 ZONING DISTRICT: GENERAL COMMERCIAL This article specifies the permitted and special exception uses allowed in the General Commercial District and the yard and lot area regulations pertaining to this District ARTIC! E XXII. C-2 ZONING DISTRICT: HEAVY COMMERCIAL This article specifies the permitted and special exception uses allowed In the Medium Commercial District and the yard aid lot area regulations pertaining to this District ARTICLE XXIII. C-3 ZONING DISTRICT: HEAVY COMMERCIAL This article specifies the permitted uses allowed in the Heavy Commercial District and the yard and lot area regula­ tions pertaining lo this District. ARTICLE XXIV S ZONING DISTRICT. STATE LAND. This art.de pertains to the State Land District and provides for roning regulations on land which may revert from state owner­ ship to private ownership. ARTICLE XXV. NR ZONING DISTRICT: NATURAL RIVER. This article specifies the per milled uses allowed in the Natural River District and specifies certain special regulations to protect the area within 400’ of the shoreline of a natural river or stream. ARTICLE XXVI. I ZONING DISTRICT: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL This article specifies the permitted uses allowed in the Light Industrial District and specifies regulations pertain­ ing to the same Right now. in some school districts, third gradera are learning how to solve this equation. And in some school districts, sixth graders are learning.. But there are still some school districts where seniors will receive a diploma without ever having to face the question. ARTICLE XXVII. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. This article provtdes that violation of the Ordinance is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500 and/or ninety (90) days in jail. This article contains further provisions regarding enforce­ ment of the Zoning Ordinance, fees for rezonlng and appeal fees, and release of officers or employees of Hope Township from liability In the enforcement of the Ordinance ARTICLE XXVIII. VALIDITY, AMENDMENTS. EFFECTIVE DATE: The omvis^ns of this Or­ dinance are severable Amendments to this Ordinance shall made as c rovided by law This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon publication 4c«iowing adoption by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the Ordinance has been posted in the Office of the Hope Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Hope Township Clerk Dunng regular business hours of regular working days following this date of this publication. Shirley R Case. Clerk Hope Towhship 5463 South Wall Lake Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)9*3-2464 plan." said Commissioner Robert Wenger. However, he said he does want to know the total cost of the renovations before he could vote yes to approve actual construction of the pole barn. He also said the pole bam should be insulated during the construct ion process. Bailey said he wouldn't mind donating some time to help with construction and thought that other individuals also might be willing to volunteer to save labor expenses. "I think we re going to sec a lot of com­ munity support and volunteer work down there...." he said. He noted that there is funding in the ani­ mal donation fund and new building fund that be hoped amid be used fix the project. "Were not taking h out of the general fund." James stressed. Commissioners have been operating with a tight budget and have asked all departments to make 1.5 percent across the board cuts. Ann Endsley, a homemaker and shelter volunteer for the past three years, told the board at the end of the meeting that "I feel much better about what may happen down there (at the shelter). I think that is less ex­ pensive than the portable (classroom) I think it will look much better. I also think that it's about time the county started caring. Thank you fix your lime on that." She also cautioned commissioners to be careful with what they do with the building donation fund because the donations were made in good faith. Complaints about the conditions at the existing shelter have been aired before com­ missioners for years, but Hale has been done to solve the problems. Watson noted. “There’s been a lot of controversy — what should we do — go out and buy new prop­ erty and build brand new buildings. The board has said we can't afford to do that and with finances the way they are. I tend to agree." Watson, after the meeting, said she had the idea for putting a pole barn over the existing buildings last year when the County Board was talking about a new roof for the shelter. She said sheriffs peparunent personnel, who supervise the shelter, support the new plan "The building will look a lot better, be more inviting." she said. Watson also noted that the county owns the property at the animal shelter as long as it is used for that purpose. The city gave property, off Apple Street, to the county for an animal shelter in September 1977, she said. And the county does have a warranty deed, "and from my experience that's the highest and best deed to have... It's not something they (city officials) are just let­ ting us use. It's oura." If the county no longer wants to use the property for an animal shelter, it reverts back to the city, according to a clause tn the warranty deed. Watson said she wished people would be­ come more responsible for their pets as far as their puppies and neutering are concerned. There are some wonderful animals down there for adoption" Watson said. "We were at the kennel this week and it seemed very well maintained and very clean " £ Insist on higher academic standards in your school district. Car hits tree downtown An unidentified woman hit a tree in the Hasimgs City Bank parking lot FriJay afternoon Hastings City Police officials said the woman, who suffers from a medical condition, blacked out behind the wheel. She was not injured. Area Birth Announcements... GIRL, Alexis Renee, bom at Butterworth Hospital on June 22, 1995 at 12:55 p.m. lo April Sears and David Keillor of Caledonia. She was 18'4 inches long and weighed 7 lbs. The proud grandparents are Don and Merle Sean of Middleville and Ron and Judy Keillor of Frankfort. Mich. Birth Announcement Jim and Nancy Foote of Middleville are pleased to announce the birth of a son! Jacob George Foote was bom at 2:45 a.m. on July 25. 1995 at Pennock Hospital He weighed 7 lbs. and 4 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Welcoming Jacob home are sisters: Kristy. Pam. Jessica. Abbie and Kellie. Grandparents are George and Mabie Foote and Bill and Martha Castelein of Middleville. Great­ grandparents are Dorothy Castelein of Hastings, George Foote and Ruth Foote of Plainwell. It's A Boy! Ian Michael Hough, bom 5 weeks early, at St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville. Ohio, on Aug. 3, 1995 at 11:15 a.m. to Cristopbcr and Julie Hough of Columbus. Ohio. Ian weighed 6 lbs. and 8'6 ozs. and 19 inches long. Proud. 1st time, grandparents are Rodger and Lin Hough of Wall Lake. Delton (former­ ly of Hastings) and also David and Mary Krauss of Port Huron. Ian's great­ grandmother is Lottie Hough, who will be 98 later this month, (formerly of Lake Odessa) and now a resident of Thomapple Manor. GIRL - First bora of Gary and Claire (Wieringa) Toon of Golden Co. Megan Elizabeth, bom August 9. 1995 at 9:47 a.m.. weighing 7 lbs . 3 ozs. BOY. Matthew John William, bora at Pen­ nock Hospital on Aug 6 at 1:35 p.m. to Johnny and Karleen Birman. Hastings, weighing 7 tbs . IW ozs. and 20 inches long BOY, Chase Daniel, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 8 al 2:01 p.m. to Dan Jenkins of Kalamazoo and Christine Frohriep. Delion, weighing 7 lbs.. 1H <ns. and 19H inchei long BOY, Dakota Lee Roae. bora al Pennock Hoapital on Aug. 8 at 1:16 a.m to Holly Hoyle and Danny Roae. Nashville, weighing 9 Iba.. 2 ozs: and 22 inches long BOY, Kaleb Daniel, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 9 al 2:47 p.m. to Michael and Lori Carpenter. Vermontville, weighing 8 lbs.. 4M ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Morgan Rae. bom al Pennock Hospital oo Aug. 11 at 5:20 a.m. to Wendy Tokarski. Hastings, weighing 7 Iba.. 15W ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Ravin Leanne, bam al Pennock Hospital on Aug. 12 al 6:26 p.m. to Alan Gdyar and Dena Button. Delton, weighing 6 Iba.. ozs. and I9H indies long. TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING and FILING of SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Bristol Lake Private Drive Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, having resolved Its intention to make certain public Improvements consisting of the paving and improvement of Bristol Lake Private Drive, a private road, extending about 2,600 feet from the Intersection of M-37 (the “ Improvements"), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, has made its final determination of a special assessment district, which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefltted by the improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the improvements shall be assessed. The special assessment district includes those parcels which abut Bristol Lake Private Drive, from M-37 to approximately 2,600 feet east of M-37, more particularly described as Including the following permanent parcel numbers: 0&009-1200134X) 08-009-009-009-10 08-009-120-014-00 08-009-009-011-10 08-009-120-016-00 06009-009-016-00 08-009-120-017-00 08009-12000100 08-009-120-021-00 08009-12000300 08-009-120-023-00 ’ 08009-12000700 0800012002400 08009-12000800 00009-12002500 08009-12001200 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which Is to be levied In the form of a special assessment against each benefltted lot and parcel of land In the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, THE 13TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1995, AT 7:00 O'CLOCK P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALUFIRE STATION. 13555 M-37, BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN, IN SAID TOWNSHIP, TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJEC­ TIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and Is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance n.ay be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing la net required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. June o0.ter, Clerk Dated: August 9, 1995 Township of Johnstown �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 24, 1995 — Page 9 ‘In My Time’ by Robert Faulkner byJoyce F Weinbrecht Robert E. Faulkner was bom in 1910 and grew up in Barry County, in the villages of Delton and Middleville. He shares with our readers his memories of those early yean. He writes: The Deprtsrion Years “A warm summer rain was falling. It ran down my neck, and dripped off of my nose. My companion's hair was matted down, and when she smiled it looked as though she was smiling through tears. She laughingly sang a couple of lines from the song ‘Singing in the Rain*. "We had been canoeing on the Kalamazoo River and got caught in a surprise storm. We walked through the rain laughing and talking until we reached Kellogg Hall, the dormitory for student nurses at the Battle Creek sanitarium. This is where 1 had first met her the previous fall “In October 1930, a friend of mine. Aaron 'Slim* Kaechele. had a date with a student nurse. He asked her to get me a date. Soon after we arrived at Kellogg Hall, his date ap­ peared in the waiting room and Slim introduc­ ed me to Dot. She said *We will be ready in a few minutes,* and disappeared into the dorm. Later 1 learned that my date had asked her to see how tall I was so she would know if she could wear high heels. After seeing me Dot told her 'wear any heels you want.’ “Naturally, I was quite apprehensive about what Dot’s friend would look like. When she reappeared with a tall. slim, attractive girl I was. of course, very pleased. 'Bob. meet Juamu Mitchell.* Dot said. “We went to see the four Marx Brothen in a movie I believe was called 'Animal Crackers.' Juanita had a cheerful outgoing personality and I liked her at once. She later told me that aa a girl in southern Indiana, her father and her mother's brother owned a coal mine. Juanita and her cousin often tended the tippled at the mine, loading the wagons with coal. (A tipple is an apparatus by which load­ ed can are emptied by tipping, usually at a coal screening plant ] "In the summer business was very slow and they had lots of tune so play and read. They could see over the flat countryside so they could always see when a wagon arrived. One book she had read was ‘Polyanna and the Glad Giri.' This made a lasting impression and Juanita always looked at the bright side of any difficult situation. She was fun to be with. She was Polyanna the Glad Giri. She was slow to anger, always asking herself, would it really make any di fference tomorrow or next week? She would not let little things upset her. “The nursing school at the Battle Creek Sanitarium was operated in connection with Battle Creek College. In those years the Battle Creek Sanitarium was one of the most prestigious health centers in the United States. Movie stars and industrialists from all over the country came there for rest and treatment. “The sanitarium was run by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, brother of W K Kellogg, who founded the breakfast food company. Dr. Kellogg was a Seventh Day Avenlist and no meat was served at the sanitarium, or at Kellogg Hall. When the student nurses wanted to have a wild time they sneaked into a ham­ burger stand like others might sneak into a speakeasy. "Dr. Kellogg had his own health food cereals. He also made imitation meats. He was one of the first to successfully freeze strawberries, sweet corn and so forth. He was a pioneer in the frozen food business, but I believe that his frozen foods were never sold on the open market, but were made for use at the sanitarium only. Dr. Kellogg was living proof of the efficacy of the sanitarium diet. At age 90 he could be seen riding a bicycle around the sanitarium grounds. [He died in 1943 at the age of 91.]. “In January of 1931. Juanita's class was sent io the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor for three months intensive train­ ing. I was at East Lansing and a tight schedule made it impossible to see her until April, when she returned to Battle Creek. But we wrote to each ocher almos. daily. “When she first came to Battle Creek. Juanita stayed with friends Clifford and Naomi Eldridge, whom she had known in In­ diana. She lived with them until she was old enough to be accepted into the nurse's train­ ing. We often met at rhe Eldridges They were very gracious and generous. 1 ate many a meal at their home. Naomi was a southern Indiana cook and her meals were delicious. A view of East Main Street In Middleville, taken from the steel brldoe over the Thomapple River. "By May the first, 1931, Juanita and I knew we were in love. Detroit 1931-1932 "Driven by a cold November wind, dust devils swirled around Detroit's Woodward Avenue. I pulled my overcoat close around me to protect myself from the biting cold. Across the street 1 noticed a hatless man dressed in summer weight pants that we called ice cream pants, and a thin jacket. He was bent into the wind and obviously suffering from the cold. He looked as though his clothing was made up of rejects from the Goodwill store. After a moment I recognized him as a man 1 had met in September while looking for a room to rent. “1 had come to Detroit in September of 1931 to enroll in Detroit City Law School, now part of Viiyne Stale University. A room advertised for rent in the want ads led me to a pleasant street of nice homes. “A well-dressed man of about 35 years old answered the door He invited me into his lavishly furnished den. It even had a bear rug, complete with head, in front of the fireplace. He seemed to want to talk and told me about himself. He had worked as a salesman for the American Radiator Company and had averag­ ed S500 a mouth. In 1988 dollars this would be the equivalent of $5,000 a mouth. He showed me a large closet full of fine clothes, silk neck ties, suits that appeared to be tailor made. Flonheim shoes and expensive shirts. 'I don’t know what I'm going to do, 1 have no income. 1 can't pay the mortgage,* he said. "We never got to discussing room rent. In fact. I never saw the room. He obviously wasn't going to have a room to rent for very kMg. "He was the man that 1 saw on Woodward Avenue on that cold November morning. In two mouths the Depression had reduced him from upper middle class to the status of a pauper. He was just one of millions of Americans who could no longer support themselves. “1 found a room and enrolled in night classes, hoping to work days. A couple of weeks after enrolling, I met a fellow student from Grand Rapids. We decided to get a one room apartment together where we could cook our own meals. Weekends I hitchhiked to Battle Creek and he hitchhiked to Grand Rapids. *'He always brought back a paper sack of cracked wheat which he obtained from his father who worked in a grain mill. Usually my roommate cooked the wheat for breakfast. “One morning, he step in so I looked into the bag of wheat. To my horror, it was full of maggots. I emptied it into the garbage can. When my roomale arose he asked where the wheat was and 1 told him about the bugs. I was astounded by his reply. He was indigant. 'Where do you think I got the wheat? My father sweeps the mill. We've been eating floor sweepings all the time and you never complained before. A few maggots won't hurt you.' "Soon after that he moved in with a girl who paid the rent. Fortunately, two other students were searching for a third to share an apartment on Garfield Street just off of Wood­ ward. within easy walking distance of school. The total rent was $40 a month, including heat Charles August Lindbergh Jr., taken Just a short time before he was kid­ napped in 1932. and electricity. It had two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and one bath. “One of my roommates was a self confi­ dent sophisticated and high strung man from across the river in Canada. My other room­ male was a pleasant, but very intensive socialist. Despite our differences we got along "The Canadian said 'I’ll do all the cooking, but you two will do all the dishes, potato peel­ ing and so forth.' 1 rather resented his giving us orders, but since neither my other room­ mate or 1 could cook, we didn't object. We had even less objection when he frequently brought fresh eggs from his uncle's farm near Windsor He never asked us to pay for the eggs. V/e had little money, and I had not been able to find a job anywhere. “1 saw an ad for cards for fifty boxes of aspirin for fifty cents a card. I asked Dad for $25 and bought fifty cards. Each box of aspirin retailed for 10 cents. I would put a few cards under my arm and contact every store within walking distance. I would say something like 'Buy a card for $2.00 and get $5.00 back. If I had a good day 1 would sell one or two. usually for a dollar or a dollar and a half. "One day I went into what appeared to be a cigar store. The store was about eight feet deep and had one cigar case. I noticed a door behind the cigar case with a peephole covered by a slicing piece of wood. I knew 1 had stumbled on a blind pig. a place selling liquor, which was still illegal. "Two dollars will bring you five.” I said to the man behind the cigar case. He reached in­ to the cash register and handed me the two dollars. He never said a word, nor did his face change expression. "Then 1 realized that if I could find enough blind pigs. I could make a little money. I sens­ ed that it would not be good to go back to the same place twice. I ran out of the stores within walking distance and with all my work, 1 just about recovered my invesXir._nt "We lived 45 blocks from downtown Detroit so when it was necessary to go downtown, we took the streetcar. If cost us five cents and a transfer cost two cents. We found that we could transfer to a line that came within five blocks of our apartment. The three cents we saved was important, because we had very little money. "We had little entertainment but frequently we could go to a movie on Woodward oo Wednesday night. This movie theater ran con­ tinuously for 24 hours a day. The shows changed at midnight on Wednesday. Since the price of admission was only 10 cents quite a few homeless persons who had been able to get a few dimes panhandling spent the night there. The theater ran double features so on Wednesday nights we saw four movies for 10 cents. "I walked down Woodard on a March day. The newsboys were crying ‘Extra! Extra* Lindbergh Baby Kidnapped!* Later the body was found dead. The murder served to thicken the gloom that engulfed the country. "Nothing seemed to go right in 1932. There was a march by unemployed workers at the Ford plant. Guards shot several of the mob. “A few days later, as I was coming out of our apartment on Garfield. 1 heard a loud noise on Woodward Avenue. 1 walked toward the corner and saw a huge parade of men and women marching in ranks that stretched clear across the street. The ranks were about six feet apart, moving down the street in a fast walk. As they walked, they sang The Red Flag' and The Communist International ' Between songs they shouted in unison *We want bread, not bullets! We want bread, not bullets!* "It was over an hour before the last of the marchers passed Garfield Street. The papers played down the incident. The next morning the Free Press had a little item down on the bottom of the front page headed Five Thou­ sand Communists March.* Around the first of April my Canadian roommate said that he could get me a job at the Plymouth car plant. His brother worked in the office and had a friend who was superintendent. So through pull I got a good paying job. The hourly rate was 50 cents, plus bonus. The bonus usually amounted to 25 cents per hour. The plant worked nine hours a day, five days a week. "At first I had several soft jobs, such as working the kick press and cleaning the nuts and washers from the floor sweeping The Faulkner Family, taken In the 1920s. Standing (from left) Paul, Earl, and Robert (seated) Ellis, Grace and Arnold. However after a few days, the foreman told me to swing axles on the line. The differen­ tials were assembled to the axles on two tables next to the room where the differentials were assembled. The differentials came out of the room on a belt, the men at the near table could reach the belt, but I had to carry the differen­ tials from the belt to the table I swung the ax­ les on the main assembly line with block and tackle. I had to swing 120 axles per hour, two a minute or. the bdl and carry 60 differentials. There was a place on the belt for each axle and if 1 missed filling one, all the men on the line would holler at me, as this could cut the bonus. As we approached quitting time, I would wonder if I could last out the day. "As we got into May the business picked up and frequently at a few minutes to quitting time the foreman would come out with two fingers raised meaning that would be working two hours of overtime. Somehow I managed to last the 11 hours. “To get to the plant by 7 a.m., I had to catch a streetcar at 5:30. After a relatively short ride 1 had lo change cars. I can still hear the conductor shouting ‘Baltimore, Mfcvaukee. Grand BcU East and WeaL*4hM . “One day. soon after 1 got off the streetcar coming home from work a bum came up to me and said. 'Brother, can you spare a dime?* I replied. 'I’m working this side of the street, you get on to the other side.’ Without any hestation he crossed the street. "By June the 11-hour day had become routine. This left me no time to study and with exams coming up. I told the superintendent 1 was quitting. He asked me why and I told him. He told me I wouldn't have to work overtime until after exams. “1 was not prepared for this was sick of the city. 1 wanted to get back to Middleville with its shady streets and friendly people I just couldn’t imagine spending the summer in Detroit. I had put a little money in the bank and 1 still resent the fact that the bank charged me 50 cents to withdraw my $87. My decision to quit a good job with the depression getting worse probably didn't make much sense. The chances arc though that if 1 had stayed in Detroit and put money in the bank. I would have lost all or most of it when the banks failed. “The summer of 1932,1 resumed my job as greenskeeper on Dad’s golf course. The course was losing money. 1 don’t recall if it was that summer or the next that Dad closed the course for good Even though 1 had found little time to study for my law school exams. I managed to pass all my courses, which includ­ ed criminal law and contracts. However. I had neither the money or the inclination to con­ tinue in school. It would have required three more years and I wanted to start earning some money. “So in the fall of 1932 1 went back to Battle Creek looking for work. There were more unemployed than ever, but 1 managed to find a temporary job. The A & P grocery chain was getting ready to open a store in Battle Creek. 1 was one of five or six men who were hired. We put up slock, washed windows, carried 100-pound bags of sugar on our backs and aid whatever else was needed to be done. We worked 10 hours a day for a dollar and a half a day. nine dollars for a 60-hour week. There were no coffee breaks. “The manager said the best workers would be offered a steady job in the new store. Through a back window of the store we could see a trash can behind a restaurant. The sight of a man going through the trash looking for discarded food inspired us to work harder. * ‘Before we finished our work, a day or two before the store was to open the man in charge of the meat department said he had a job for me if I wanted it. He said that the store would open at 7:30 a.m. and close by 6:30 p.m. My job would be to come in one half hour before the store opened and fill the meat case, work in the meat department until closing time and stay after closing to put the meat hack in the cooler and clean the case and pans. 'In Bay City I had two men doing this job and they were paid seven dollars a week. But if you can handle it by yourself I’ll give you eight dollars.’ "I might make eight dollars cover my room and meals but I wouldn't have a cent for anything else. Of course I turned the job down "I kept looking for a job I went tu the of­ fices of the gasoline companies. Standard Oil. Sunoco and Texaco. Texaco had just fired the attendants at one of the stations because of shortages » “So. against all odds. I found a job. My pay was twelve dollars a week. Maurice, the manager received fourteen dollars. “I will never forget Maurice. When he was laid off his previous job. he bought a ten cent can of top dressing and a ten cent paintbrush He would stand on the sidewalk of a busy downtow n location. In those days many of the cars had doth tops. When a car with a weatherbeaten top would pull up to the curb, he would offer to top dress the car for fifty cents. He would usually make one or two dollars. With this he fed his family. He was very proud he had never taken any welfare help from anyone. He was a rugged individualist. “The first day on the job the manager and area superintendent were in the station. When a customer drove in. 'Bob, go over and take care of that customer,' the superintendent directed me. Actually I was nervous as I had never worked in a filling station. I believe I had neglected to mention this fact when I ap­ plied for the job. "The customer was driving a Hudson. *1 need my clutch changed,’ the customer said. I did know that a Hudson had a wet clutch, but that was all I knew. I had the customer drive the car onto the lift. He stood by as I raised the car. 1 didn’t know what iodo and I had visions of being fired my first day on the job. I turned to the customer and said. ’This is my first day on the job. The manager and superintendent are watching. 1 know nothing about a wet dutch. Will you tell me what to do?’ “He proved to be a wonderful person. He acted as though we were just carrying on a friendly conversation. Under his direction I completed the job. I was not so lucky when 1 faced the next crisis. As I recall, the station was open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. The manager and I were the entire work force. My shift was from noon until nine. Then 1 was off until the next noon. My work week was 56 hours. I actually started work the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, so my next shift started at noon oo Thanksgiving Dey. “I had just started to dean the toilets and sweep the station when a Cadillac drove in. The driver was a well dressed, rather pom­ pous individual who wanted his oil changed. I put the Cadillac on the lift and with wrench in one hand, gat under the engine. The biggest engine that I'd ever seen was a Model A Ford. 1 searched for the lug that would drain the oil and proceeded to remove it. When I did, A small amount of heavy oil ran into the pail. I knew at once that 1 had drained the transmis­ sion. Then I got out the tank that held the transmission fluid to repair my mistake. However my customer was watching me like a hawk. He asked what 1 was doing. When I frankly told him what had happened, he was furious ‘Get that grease in there and get my car off of the lift.’ he hollered. “I wished afterward that I had been smart enough to tell him, with a friendly smile, that we were giving a free transmission fluid change with each oil change and he was lucky, as this was the last day. But 1 usually think of what I should have said hours or days later. My ex-customer drove to a Texaco sta­ tion a few blocks down and not only got his oil changed, but also totd them about the dumb so-and-so who had drained his transmission. “When I told my friend Slim from the Sinclair station about the incident, he asked how much oil I put in. 'I filled it clear up.* I replied. Slim said, *1*11 bet he didn't drive far before the oil came up the stick and he got it all over him.’ "I expected to get fired, but nothing ever came of it. As 1 recall, we sold gasoline six gallons for a dollar. I bought a 1924 four-cylinder Buick for $20. It ran like an expensive car. In the winter I filled the radiator with two gallons of kerosene at a cost of 28 cents. 1 couldn't af­ ford alcohol, which was the ami-freeze of choice. The car ran fine al) winter. The tires were bad and that size tire was no longer made, so I finally sold the car for $25. (To Be Continued) Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 616­ 945-9554 to subscribe. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 24, 1995 Hastings splits with Gull Lake, Delton on links Hastings varsity golfer Jason Fuller fell one stroke short of Delton veteran Ryan Vliek for medalist honors in the opening golf match for both schools. Tuesday. Delton hosted Gull Lake and Hastings to open the golf season after the Barry County Invitation was a wash out last Thursday. Fuller fired a 36 al Mullenhurst, while Vliek carded a 35 on bit home course. Gull Lake' number one golfer. Jason Do­ minica. posted a 37 and the Blue Devils bad two other golfen card 38s to lead the team over the Saxons and Panthers Gull Lake Finished with a team total 152. followed by Hastings with 158 and Delton with 160. For Hastings, Eric Masse shot a 40 and Jon Jacobs and Jon i-awrencc both had 41s. Matt Styf had a 43 for the Saxons as the fifth player on the vanity squad. On’y the top four scores are counted for the team score and the fifth piiyefs score would be used for a tic breaker. In junior varsity action. Gull Like posted a 178. Hastings a 180 and Delton a 193. Adam Gee was the low scorer for the ju­ nior vanity with a 44. Joe Edger and Chad Coenen shot identical 45s and Ken Rose finished with a 46. Nick Thornton swapped his baseball bat for a driving iron and carded a 47. Fox takes second feature win Mutenhurst God Course, following several day ot rain last week was unplayable The course has since dried out and wil play host to the Barry County Invitational today (Aug. 24). (He photo) Mike Krueger shot a 47 and Don Smith had a 48 to round out the scoring tor IlastIngs. The team will again try the Barry County Invitational today (Aug. 24) al Mullenhurst. bests Lakewood Sept 6 and travels to Grand He. Northview. 7 lo play against Williams receives degree from CMU Hastings soccer team 1st in Kentwood league Iron Saxon winners announced Winners ot the Iron Saxon Award from Hastings High School have been announced. The award Is given to athletes who reach or pass a certain level of physical achievement kt the 12-minute nst. three-minule Jump rope, ait ups and three weight lifting events. Ed Youngs was the top weight lifter, hefting a total of 1230 pounds Youngs and Rocky Wager both Med 455 pounds In the squat lift. Chad Howes dead Mad 520 pounds and Robert Smith lifted 345 pounds In the bench press. Winners Include (first row from Mt) Eric Cattoon. Robert Smith. Tom Moore. Craig Bowen. Jon Olmstead and Rocky Wag% (apcond row) EdYoungs, Joey Lyons. Jesse Bamun.Levt Haight, Chad Howes and»A«idVelte. " Sept. Hastings native Dave Fox took his second feature win of the season, Aug. 11 at Hartford Speedway. The Sprints on Dirt driver, defeated the larger 410 cubic Inch engines allowed by Hartford, with the 358 cubic Inches his SOO car sports Fox Is sponsored In port by Cappon O« and Propane ot Hastings. Hastings Fitness Center, Hants Body Shop, Roger's Engine Shop and Castrot Motor Ot. The Hasdnga Junior Varsity summer soccer team took first place In the Kentwood Recreational League wfth a record of S-l-1. The season ran from mkFJune through early August The Hastings team was coached by Larry Winkler, wfth assistance from Paul Gonzales. Members of the team Include (first row from left) Keepers Josh Warren and Mark Arens, (second row) Matt Toburen, Garrett Gonzales. Travis Tudor, Larry Daley. Dusan Humphrey, Tkn Russell, John DeWitt, Phi Goto and David Parker, (third row) Coach Larry Winkler. Seth Bender. Eric McCarty, Evan Winkler, Steve Storrs. Zach Deming. Ben O'Mara. Ed VanDerMoien, Derek Johnson and James Yl. GET A MINI-DISH OUT BACK, WITHOUT PUTTING YOUR LIFE SAVINGS UP FRONT. CORRECTION Saturday, Auourt 26 1:00 p.m. KARATE - Paul BabladeHs Arts Council Stage only Sunday. August 27 Arts Council Stage 2:15 p.m. Tboraapple River Boys - Country 2:30 p.m. Z Band (at the Softball Pavillion) Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. Nek Williams, a former Hastings gradu­ ate and baseball sundota. graduated boot Central Michigan University to August with a double major. Williams received a Bachelor ot Science degree with a 335 grade point average and majors In psychology and sports administrahoc. He has one more year of eligibility in baseball at CMU and win be starting bis graduate work In sports administration. He was the back-up catcher for the CMU squad and. with the other catcher moving on. Is slated to be the starter on next season's teats. He is the son of David aid Mary Williams of Hastings. Vietnam Vets golf scramble is Saturday The Vietnam Veteran* of America. Ellis E. Austin Chapter No. 329. serving Barry and Eaton counties, will sponsor a benefit golf scramble at Mulberry Fore at noon Saturday. The scramble will be for four-person teams of men. women or mixed, with a shotgun stan. Cost will be $40 per person with $10 of that going toward prize money. A putter will be the grand prize, ap­ propriately for the putting contest. There also will be a "Vegas’’ bole with a $20 maximum bet. Hot dog* and chips will be sold. The Mulberry Fore golf course during the day will fly the POW-MIA flag the chapter donated recently. For more information, call (SIT) 726-0236. Legal Notice MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE IChannel only ■nini-dish Today Microsoft* Windows*95 makes Its debut. service that provides use of the equipment, maintenance and programming with digital­ quality reception—all for one low monthly fee, just like cable. Today Manpower Is training Its vast temporary workforce in the use of the new Windows 95 Operating System. So all you invest in is entertainment, not equipment. PRIMES^ U? Distributed By @ Continental Cablevision9 1-8OO-91O-STAR Today Manpower will offer Windows 95 training for your staff whenever and wherever you need it. Today Manpower is prepared to meet your most current staffing needs as we have been for 17.000 yesterdays. MANPOWER 127 North Market (616) 948-3000 PLEASE K ADVISED THAT TROTT AND TROTT B ATTEMFRNG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY IN­ FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult hot boon mode in the condition* of o mortgoge mode by Joseph D. BOUCHARD and Roxanne BOUCHARD, husband and wife to COMERICA BANK (f/k/a Comerico Bank-Bottle Creek, a Michigan Corporation). Mor­ tgagee. doted December 8. 1983 and recorded on December 13. 1983. in Uber 257. on page 95. Barry County RecOtvt. Michigan. and re recorded on August 9. 1995 in liber 637 Page 230. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there I* claimed to be due ot the date hereof the sum of NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT DOLLARS ANO 41 CENTS (*9,858.41), including in­ terest at 11.250% per annum. Under the power of tale contained in toid mor­ tgage and the ttetute in such cote made ond pro­ vided. notice it hereby given that toid mortgage will be foreclosed by a tale of the mortgaged premises. or tome port of them, ot public vendue, of the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan at 2:00 p.m. a clock, on October 5. 1995. Said premise* are situated in TOWNSHIP Of HASTINGS Barry County. Michigan. and are described ot: Commencing in the center of the road in the Southwest comer of the Wert 1Z2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11. T3N. ROW. Hastings Township, and running East along the North line of the State Rood 533 feet; thence East 20 rods for the place of beginning; thence North 17 rods; thence East 105 feet; thence South 17 rod*; thence Wett to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 19480. 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 ’jys from the dote of such tale. Dated: August 24. 1995 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: COMERICA BANK (810) 642-4202 Trotl ond Trott. P.C. Attorney* ond Counselor* 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Form*. Michigan. 48025 File 495072681 (9/?1) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 24, 1995 — Page 11 Shetteriy, is now hospitalized. United Methodist Women met Monday for their annual salad luncheon with several LakeOdessa NEWS The Lake Odessa Fire Department will hold its annual chicken barbecue Saturday. Aug. 26. On Sunday. Aug. 27, Charles Morrice of Lake Manor will have birthday anniversary number 98 . He was born in 1897. He and wife. Mary have a daughter. Joann, who also lives at the Manor Charles is a retired businessman and a former teacher After retirment from management of the local D A C store he devoted nearly full time to his bait and boat business on Jordan Lake. Meantime, wife Mary was the Avon lady On Wednesday. Lottie Rodgers Hough also will reach birthday number 98. She is a resi­ dent of Thomapple Manor and lived at Emer­ son Manor after selling her home on Third She hu attentive nephews and nieces, the Sandbrooks and Heyboen. School begins for Lakewood students with a full day Tuesday. Aug 29. Delores McMillen of California came for a visit this month with family members. On her first weekend here, she and her sisters Marian Weinberg of Buchanan and Lorraine of Woodland Township enjoyed a camping weekend at Traverse City During the next week she and her parents LaRue and Betty made a motor trip to Quebec Deborah Zaidel and Todd Ray McCaul. who will be married Sept 16. The lady’s parents are William and Connie Zaidel of Grand Rapids His parents arc Ben and Donna (Jackson) McCaul of Lake Odessa. Todd is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Aquinas College. Deborah is a graduate of Union High School and Grand Rapids Com* mumty College Death came Aug. 11 to Katheryn BradenPotter of Charlotte. She is survived by her husband. Forrest Potter, formerly of Woodland; stepchildren Jack (Inez) Potter of Muskegon; Tom (Linda) Potter of Charlotte; Alan (Julia) Potter of Parma; and three sons. Ron. James and Terry Braden. According to the Grand Rapids Press Ionia County Sheriff Terry Junge! has been elected head of the Michigan Sheriffs Association. He began work in the enforcement field in 1973 as a deputy. He was elected sheriff in 1984 Do the Indian gambling casino. make a dif­ ference to anybody? One American Legion Post has discontinued its weekly bingo games since it has lost so many of its patrons io the Ml. Pleasant Chippewa enterprise. With less than 40 miles between the two sites, the lure of the casino was greater. David and Debbie Shetteriy and son Eddie Gyger of Boyne County spent the weekend with his parents Phil and Betty Shetteriy in Sebewa Township. His grandmother. Winnie to with her program on the parables and baskets She filled two tables with a wide variety of her basket creations, with the overflow on the floor. She spoke of the many Bible truths regarding God and man. the teachings of Jesus and references to the use of baskets in Scripture. An added plus is that she found in the group some of her school mates from Woodland, Hastings and Middleville, along with some cousins from this area. Presi­ dent Mary Jane Carlson presided Leah Ab­ bott led the singing Guests attended from Lakewood United Methodist. St. Edward's. Zion Lutheran. Forest Hills Presbyterian, Congregational, Lansing Brethren and Sebewa Baptist The board of directors of the local historical society will hold its delayed August meeting Monday. Aug. 28. due to absence of two key members on the scheduled night a week earlier. Friends of the Library will meet on Sept. 5. The summer newsletter is under way for publication. Members of the Yonkers families attended the wedding of Jacob Yonkers, son of Jerry and Janice, to Shannon Kintner at Corydon. Ind.. Saturday, Aug. 12. The bride is the sister of Yvetta, who is married lo Jacob’s cousin. Joe Coates. The engagement has been announced for Legal Notices PltASl »( ADVISED THAT TSTOTT AND TROTT IS ATTlMrTHG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY HKAUAATTON OBTAINED WU K USED FOR THAT ruarosE data hereof the sum ol FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY THREE DOLLARS AND 94 CENTS ($54,443.94). including irrtorett at 15.490% tided. notin «• hereby given that said • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Aug. 23, 1995 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. OFFICE RECEPTIONIST/ BILLING CLERK Part-tiaae Family Practitioners are seeking a part-time Office Receptionist/Billing Clerk immediately for family practice offices in Dehon and Wayland, Michigan This position may be filled with two persons, or one person working at both practices. Qualifications: Experience/trainino tn doctor's office and medical insurance/billing; excellent interpersonal skills are a must; good typing, PC. and office skills; flexibility in hours and/or ability to The Rotary Mn chine District Governor speaks at Rotary Saying the world la changing. it the Rotary la going to remain vtabte ...we need to change too,* Rotary District Governor Lan Stuttman stressed to the local Rotarians at their weekly meeting, that long-term projects are going to need continuity from administration. Here. Stuttman (left) pins on a badge ot responsibility to club president-elect Jerry Sarver. Stuttman toid Sarver now Is the time to become more active In the artnlnisfratton of the Rotarians, continue with the Involvement through Ns term and continue even after he Is out of office. KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLASSES TO BE HELD IN HASTINGS CLASSES BEING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 11, 1995 DAY CLASSES — All hold Tuesday and Thursday at the Barry County Canter MATH 101-07 Beginning Algebra POSC 200-13 American Systems of Government PSYC 201-15.......................... ....... Introduction to Psychology EVENING COURSES - All hold at Hastings High School —-----------COURSE NAME COURSE# TIME ACCO 101A-13 General Accounting 6J0 to 10:10 PM ACCO 252-02 Income Taxation 6J0 to 10.10 PM BUAD 101-05 Introduction to Business 6 JO to 9:40 PM COMM 101-14 Foundations of Interpersonal Communications 6:30 to 9.40 PM ECON 201-10 Principles of Economics-Macro 6 JO to 9:40 PM ENGL 120-28 Writing Improvement* 6 JO to 9:50 PM ENGL 151-26 Freshman Composition* 6:30 to 9:40 PM ENGL 152-10 Freshman Composition* 6 J0 to 9:40 PM GECG 100-03 Physical Geography* * 6J0 to 10:10 PM MATH 121 05 Intermediate Algebra* 6J0 to 10:10 PM POSC 200-15 American Systems of Government 6:30 to 9:40 PM PSYC 201-19 Introduction to Psychology 6:30 to 9:40 PM PSYC 22009 Developmental Psychology 6:30 to 9:50 PM 4 JO to 6J0 PM 8:30 to 10J0 AM 1 JO to 2:30 PM DAY T Th W CR. HR. 4.00 4.00 3.00 Th M T M T T W M W Th 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Check for prerequisite Information. Additional $5.00 Lab Fee. either Dehon or Wayland office is preferred. Pie. se submit resume/application to PENNOCK HOSPITAL Lina 375 50 foot, thence North Parallel to *o*d East Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-3112 caii 948*9500 for more information E.O.E. TRANSWORLD MORTGAGE CORPORATION Rlef«9O72SS3 (8/24) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT TROTT AND TROTT IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY IN FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Deioult ho* boon mode in NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/ Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on August 28, 1886 at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St., Hastings, Michigan Face to Face Max Rappapon, MX). General Surgeon The subject of the public hearing will be the considera­ tion of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE • A-G95 Request to rezone property in Sec. 18, Barry Township (see attached map) om HUNOMO TWO THOUSAND TH«E£ HUNOFLD THVtTttN DOLLARS AHO « CINTS (J103.313.W) POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 22. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. JOHNSTOWN .'OWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DtSTAi’T SOUTH 1100 0 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 22; THENCE SOUTH 220 0 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 22. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58 MMUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 210.0 FEET. PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 237 96 FEET ALONG AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE UNf. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST 300.60 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH LANDS BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE AND THE WATERS EDGE OF VON SYCLE LAKE DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH LIES SOUTH 1320 0 FEET AND NORTH •9 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 330 0 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SA® SEC DON 22. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST 120.0 FEET THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 237 96 FEET ALONG THE INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE UNS HEREINBEFORE OESCR’REO THENCE NORTH V> DEGREES M MINUTES R0 SECONDS WEST 2V.4O FEET THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES WEST 123 FEET MORE OR lESS TO THE WATERS EDGE OF VON SYCLE LAKE THENCE SOUTHERLY AND WESTERLY TO FEET ALONG SAID WATERS EDGE THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING FOR INFORMATION FLEAM CALL CDC SERVICING INC (no, ba am 30000 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Singhom Forms, Mkhigon 48025 Rle No 95072455 Part of N Vi of the NW Mi of Sec. 18. T1N. R9W, Barry Twp.. Barry County. Michigan. Desc. as Comm, at the W U comer of Sec. 18. th run­ ning along the W line of said Sec­ tion N. 1364.0 ft. point which is N 33.0 ft from the intersection ot the N H line of FROM AR TO C-3 Sec 18 and said W line of Sec. 18, said point also being the POB of this description; th continuing along said W line N. 355.00 ft., th N 89 degrees 29 minutes 10 seconds E. 249.0 ft. to the NTy extension of an existing fence line; th along said fence line S 07 degrees, 01 minutes 24 seconds E 380.0 ft.; th parallel with said N W line of Sec 18, W 293.0 ft. to the POB. Subject to the use of a strip of land 100.00 ft. in width tying 50.0 ft. on each of the center line (measured at right angles) of South Wall Lake Road (M-43) for highway purposes All of the above mentioned property Is located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and piece. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator, 220 W State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 - (616) 948-4891 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St., Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12*1 p.m) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information Nancy L Boersma, Barry County Clerk (8-3 & 8-24) (9/21) Bn git Brennan, Genenl Surgeon When you hear that a physician is Board Certified, do you really know what it means? Board certification indicates that a physician has met the stringent standards of a board of examiners in his or her own chosen speciality field. It requires a medi­ cal degree, completion of an approved residency program of two to seven years depending on the speciality, practice experience and passing an oral and/or writ­ ten examination. When a physician is board eligible it means that he/she has completed all of the necessary steps to be board certified, except for taking the oral or written examination for certification or recertification. Board certification is not mandatory. The procedure is entirely voluntary. Board certification indicates to a patient that the physician has taken the extra steps beyond licensure requirements to be measured against some very strict standards. Members of the active medical staff at Pennock Hospital represent numerous specialties and subspecialties, and 94% of the staff are board certified or board eligible. Their credentials provide patients an extra measure of confidence in their choice of a physician. You know you want your physician to be trustworthy, friendly, accessible and willing to answer questions, and now you know the requirements for board eligi­ bility and certification too. For more Information or a copy of the Pennock Hos­ pital Physician Directory call (616) 948-3116. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W. Green St. • Hastings. Ml 49058 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 24, 1995 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING July IO. 1995 Common Council mot in regular session in the City Holl. Council Chombers. Hostings. Michigan on Monday. July 10 1995 ot 7:30 p.m. Mayor Pro­ Tom Franklin Compboll prosiding. 1. Present at roll coll were members: Japsorse. While. Bloom. Brower. Hawkins. Compboll. Kotchum Moy 2. AAoved by Browor. supported by White that the excuse of Mary Lou Gray bo approved. Yeos All. Absent: One. Carried. 3. Pledge to Flog. 4. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that the minutes of Juno 26 1 995 be approved as presented. Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 5. Michael Trahan of 700 S. Coss asked council about the Pennock Hospital PUD City Manager Penrod stated that the issue would be voted on at the July 24. meeting which will be held in the Hostings H.gh School lecture Hall. He also stated that fho Historic District and the Civil Infractions Ordinances will also be at that meeting 6 Moved by White, supported by Ketchum that the Second Quarter report for April. May ond June 1995 from PCI (Professional Code Inspectors) be received and placed on file. Yoos All. Absent. One. Carried. 7. Council acknowledged receipt of two letters on fho Historic District from Mr and Mrs Leonard Spyker and Mr and Mrs Eldon Roush Copies will go to council lor the next meeting 8 Moved by White, supported by Brower that the following invokes be oppr ived loVoneinc $8 160 25 Slogol Concrete Const5.093.95 McNamee Porter * Seeley. Inc11.836.10 Yeos Moy. Ketchum. Campbell. Hawkins. Brower. Bloom. White Jasperse Nays None. Absent Gray. Carried 9 Moved by Jasperse supported by White that consent items A-G be received ond filed: A. Letter of 6/8'95 from the Hastings Jaycees. 8. MOOT communication on transportation dated 4/17/95. C. "Big Hearted Award from Hastings Jaycees. D. Registration materials for MML Annual Con­ vention in Detroit October 4-6. E letter of 6/27/95 from Hostings Area Schools thanking City lo' assistance given through the F Letter dated 7 '5/95 ’rom MML regarding workshop on new "Act 307" Reform low. G Bulletin from Dept of Mgmt ond Budget regarding revised service credit calculation. Yeas All Absent: Ono. Carried. 10. OrdtoMCe 4285 read; An Ordinance on I w^^snx ^voeprseo inwi Ordbumce *2M read; An Ordinance to establish a Motoric Motrict Clprovide for its districts, granting of certificate* of ap­ propriateness. adoption of commission standards and guidelines maintenance of designated pro­ perty. penalties lor violation of ordinance, appeals of decisions ond to repeal ctty zoning ordinance tn conflict with this ordinance Ordhwwce *2S7 reed; An Ordinance to add Section ?4-5 and 24-55 to the Civil Infraction Ordinance. Ordbience *288 reed; An Ordinance to amend Chapter 14 of the Hastings Code on the schedule of civil fines Sec lion 7.24(r) fines incorrect ond were to be changed to $75. $85. $95 ond correct typo on Sec 741 to be Section 3.741 for Rental Units .Councilwoman Ketchum said that the Historic District recommended to the Planning Commission to remove Pennock Hospital ond Tyden Pork from the district and leave south of Green St. in. Coun cilman Jasperse slated that that was a recommen dotion only. City Attorney Fekkes said council could vote on the District ond then on the boun­ daries if they wished or together. IT. Moved by Brower, supported by Hawkins to recognize the donation of office furniture from I T. t M. J. Kensington for approximately $900 to the City ond a letter of thonks be sent. Manager Penrod stated that some furniture went to the Fire Station Police Deportment ond Incubator Yeas All. Absent: One. Carried. 12. District of PwbMc Services report: Woodlawn Avenue roconstructkm: Contracts should bo finalized within throe weeks and project should begin around the 1st of August and Woodlawn Avenue will be closed to all but local traffic. Wastewater Treatment Ptant Ek pan stoic Process design documents ore being submit tod to the DNR for review and within a few weeks consultant will begin construction documents DOA Btreotocopo Hmm H: Site construction Contractor is puttin:; the finishing .ouches on the side streets. The Landscape Contractor will then complete the plantings. The retaining walls per change order, on State end Jefferson will begin tomorrow. Street Isefcusttog Program: 95 96 program will begin tomorrow ond take two to three weeks. Then the street line pointing contrac­ tor will then begin his work DPS Poroorwsol: Do •ng preventative maintenance on sanitary sewers, trimming trees around traffic signs repaired gravel shoulders on major streets, began water­ main construction on W. Grand Street, curb replacement on S. Market. Madison ond Grant ond Boltwood. Began working with 8 laborers and 1 foreman from the BISD in Fish Hatchery Pork mulching trees, repairing fitness walk and pain­ ting the pork pavilions. They ore moving to Tyden Park for maintenance work there. City Crews will be completing watermain on W. Grand St. and restoration of disturbed areas, complete curb replacement and sealcoating program 13. the City Manager discussed the Riverside Cemetery issue and whether council wonted lo put it on the November ballot City Attorney Fekkes stated that the Charier only allows up to 16.2 mills per year. It would take the vote of the electorate to amend the Charter for a greater rote Manager Penrod slated to fund the cemetery it would need 3/4 mills. Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins to place the levy of up to 3/4 mills on the November ballot for the operation and maintenance of the Riverside Cemetery Ballot language to be brought bock to the next meeting. Yeas Jasperse. White. Bleom Brower. Hawkins. Campbell. Moy Nays: Ketchum. Absent: Gray. Carried 14. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Howkins to increase the school crossing guards pay from $5.00 For your insurance <nil HELP WANTED Now occapftng aophcchorn for automotive service penon No prevtom experience accessory A&D OIL Performance Plus Quick Lube Apply at.. 430 W. STATE STREET - HASTINGS Dental Chairside Assistant Patient-oriented dental practice seek­ ing energetic, enthusiastic and responsible team player. Applicant must be friendly and enjoy working with people in a fast-paced office environment. Experience preferred, but will train the right person. per hour to $6.00 per hour o» recommended by Chief Server Yeos May Ketchum. Campbell. Howkins. Brower Bleom While Jasperse. Ab­ sent Gray. Corned. 15 Moved by Howkins. supported by Bleom that the purchase agreement from CNC to purchase land in the industrial park on Starr School Rood be approved. Paragraph 9 covers insurance and 10 buyer can t sell for five years without City consent Yeos Jasperse. White, Bleam. Brower Howkins. Campbell. Ketchum. May. Absent: Gray Carried 16. Legislative Co-Ordinator report. Mayor Pro Tern turned report over to Councilman May Ho stated that the legislature approved the State Revenue Sharing os recommended by the Gover­ nor $81.000,000 below statutory level. He said the Governor is not listening to Cities ond Villages there were over SOO representing Cities and Villages in Lansing ond they are not getting our message ocross to them. They are giving a 6.7% increase rather than 13. 17. AAovod by Whito. supported by Moy lo ad­ journ ot 8.28 p.m. Rood ond approved. Franklin L. Campbell. Mayor Pro-Tern Shoron Vickery. City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL MEETING July 24. 1995 Common Council met in regular session in the Hostings High School Lecture Hall on Monday July 24. 1995 at 7 X p.m. Mayor Mary lou Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll coll were members Jasperse. Ketchum. Moy. Whito. Bleom. Brower. Campbell. Gray. Hawkins. 2. Pledge to flag. 3. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Brower thot the July 10. 1995 minutes of the Hastings City Council meeting be approved. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Moy thot the 7'21/95 request from Michelle Barry ond Peggy Anderson for o block party on West High on August 13. from 2-5 p.m. with the street blocked at W. High and Congress be allowed under the direc­ tion of the Police Chief. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 5. Moved by Campbell, supported by Howkins that the following invoices be approved lor payment State of AAtchigon-DOT..$9,897.14 Compus Ford. Inc..17.OX 50. Yeos Howkins. Gray. Campbell. Brower. Bleom. White. Moy. Ketchum. Jasperse Absent: None Carried. 6 Moved by Jasperse. supported by Moy that agendo items A-N and P-S (with 0 pulled) be received and placed on file. A Minutes of 6/14/95 JEDC Meeting. B Minutes of 6'20 95 Maple Ridge Historic District Study Commitlee. C Letter of 6/29 ^5 from Amer icable re: new channel. D Communication of 7/7'95 from MML re: Mumcipcl League Foundation E. letter of 7/7/95 Mr. ond Mrs. Leonard Spyker re: Historic District. F. Letter of 7/9/95 Mr ond Mrs. Eldon Roush re: Historic District. G. letter of 7/14/95 from Deonno Taylor re Pen­ nock Hospital PUD. H Announcement Jaycees Food Fest ond chamber Sidewalk Soles I. Letter 7/17/95 Borry County Hospice re: Friends ol Hospice Picnic ot Fish Hatchery Pork — 8'24/95 J. Affidavit lor July Board of Review 7/18/95. K. Minutes of 7/18 95 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting. I. Minutes ol Central Dispatch Adm. Board 7 22/95. M. Minutes ol 7/26/95 Technical Advisory Committee. N. Federal Fax Alert dated 7/19/95 re: Control Rights ol Way. Local Zoning. P letter of7/l9/95 from Peg Peuroch re: Historic District. O. Letter of 7/19/95 from Clifford Bloom re- Pen­ nock Hospital R Protest Petition — Pennock Hospital PUD. S. letter of 7/32/95 from Don Hamilton re: Pen­ nock Day Care Center. Yeos All. Absent None. Carried. 7. Moved by White, supported by Brower that consent item O minutes of the June 15. DOA meeting be received and placed on file. Councilperson Ketchum questioned if it was legal for the DOA to grant money loons ot 7%. City Manager Penrod stated fhol their board could. Yeos Seven. Noys Two. (Jasperse Ketchum) 8 Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins thot rhe letter from Low Weathers and Richardson. At­ torney for property owners in Pennock Hospital PUD. dated July 24. 1995, be received and placed on file letter opposed ony vote on a compromise proposal Councilperson Ketchum questioned paragraph three which stated that ony attempt to vote on the compromise propose* (could violate the procedural requirement so the Michigan City Zoning Enabling Act). She asked whot this od was. Attorney Butler, representing the City, staled that it was ap­ propriate to oct on the Planning Commissions recommendation tonight. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 9. Mayor Gray told council that Ordinance 4285 Pennock Hospital PUD ordinance could be voted on or amended as it stands. Significant changes can t be amended tonight. Council con vote on Or­ dinance 285 os proposed (entire PUD os presented) with parking lots. City AAanoger Penrod stated council could omend ond vote on the parking lol on the south side of Green St. by itself if they wonted, it would take o 2/3's vote (6 yeas) because Plann­ ing Commission did not recommend approval of 4295 Moved by Bleom. supported by Brower to accept Ordinance 4285, Pennock Hospital PUD (Parking lot and Day Core Center). Yeos: Gray. Brower. AAoy Noys: Hawkins. Campbell. Bleom. White. Ketchum. Abstained: Jasperse. DEFEATED 3/5. 10 Moved by Bloom. supported by Moy thot Ordinonce 4299 Pennock Hospital PUD revised for Parking Lot only (excluding the Day Care Center) with the same boundaries be approved. This amendment was also not recommended by the Planning Commission for approval and would re­ quire a 2/3's vote to post. Yeos; Gray. Brower. Bleom, Moy. Noys: Hawkins, Campbell. White. Ketchum. Abstained Jasperse. DEFEATED 4/4. 11. Ordinance 4286 Historic District. Manager Farmers Insurance Discover the advantage of having aH your major insur­ ance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast, fair, friendly service. Call a Farmers Agent for auto, life. fire, commercial, boat insurance. Before we knew it, DW said, “Yes”. GARY BEGG, LUTCF DM fast mortgage approvals and lowest rates can put you in a new home sooner than you think. Why dream about owning a home? Call or visit DM mongage company today. We help make your Agert OWY BEGG AGENCY Auto. Hom, Uk CoomtoX dream home come true. tXS UKNgm.HMngtUllXM • Refinance • Loaocst Rates • Float Doom Rates • Fast Turnaround • Portfolio Loans • Rate Loclca FoeMMM* Send resume and cover letter to: Ad *403, do J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Call Pat Doezema (a Wrtma Hastmga faidant) (616) 975-0808 1(800)787-8700 3900 Sparks Dr. > S7E 105 Grand Rapids 49546 Professional Insurance Service For YOU! Hastings Area schools Classes to Begin August 29 Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies Registration for ail new elementary students who were not enrolled when school closed in June will De conducted in the building the students are to attend. Elementary registration will be on Wednesday and Thursday, August 23 and 24, from 9 ajn. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration for NEW High School students will be on Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, August 21,22,23 and 24, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration for NEW Middle School students will be on Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25. from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. CLASSES for ALL STUDENTS BEGIN on TUESDAY. AUGUST 29. 1995. ALSO. ALL NEW STUDENTS SHOULD BRING IMMUNIZATION RECORDS AS REQUIRED BY LAW. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Incoming freshmen and new students are invited to meet on Wednesday. August 23 at 1:30 p.m. in the High School lecture hall for an orientation program On Tuesday, August 29, all students are to report to homerooms at 8:15 a.m. Under the continued policy of closed campus, students should make provisions to purchase hot lunch ($1.50) or carry a sack lunch beginning August 29. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS Letters regarding onentation and class schedules were mailed to all Middle School students On Tuesday. August 29, all Middle School students are to report to their homebase rooms al 8: <5 a.m. Under the continued policy of closed campus, students should make provisions to purchase hot lunch ($1.50) or cany a sack lunch beginning August 29 HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM’S HOURS (188&-B6) PLEASANTV1EW ELEMENTARY Kindergarten (Monday-Thursday)............................................. -7:35 a m. to 2 p.m. (Friday morning)7:35 a.m to 10:31 p.m. (Friday afternoon)11:33 Am. to 2 p.m. Grades 1-67:35 Am. to 2 p.m. ...................................................................................8:15 Am to 2 50 p m. HIGHSCHOOL ___________________________________ 8:15Am to2:55p.m. Administration.. .948-4400 Bus Information Central Elementary9484423 Southeastern Elementary 9484419 Northeastern Elementary9484421 Middle School 9484404 Pleasantview Elementary758-3361 H.gh School 9484409 12. Moved by Campbell, supported by AAoy that the petitions against the Historic District and rhe letter of July 24. from David McIntyre be received and placed on file. veos: All. Absent- None. Carried. 13. Moved by Ketchum, supported by AAoy to adopt the recommendation of the Historic District Study Committee without boundaries. Yeos: Ket­ chum. White Nays: Jasperse. May. Bleam. Brower. Campbell. Gray. Hawkins. DEFEATED 2/7. 14. AAovod by Compbell, supported by Howkins fhol Ordhun 92M, on ordinance to create a Historic District Commission ond boundaries far soid district as recommended by the Historic District Study Committee be adopted Yeas: Ket­ chum. Noys: AAoy. White. Bleam. Browor. Camp­ bell. Gray. Howkins. Abstained Jasperse DEFEATED 15. AAovod by Campbell, supported by Howkins that OrMinri mTMi 82M on CMl tofrection. establishing civil fines and adding a now wction bo adopted. Yeas: Jasperse. AAoy. White. Bloom. Brower. Campbell. Gray. Hawkins Noys: Ketchum. Carried. 16. AAovod by Hawkins, supported by Brower that the resolution supporting a grant application to AADOT for development and construction of a rood into Hastings Industrial Park on Starr School Road with a X% local match bo adopted. Cost of project $240,000. Grant $184,400. local match $55,800 from General Fund. Yoos All. Absent None. Carried. 17. AAovod by Browor. supported by Whito thot the resolution with the ballot language lor the November election 1995 to prewide additional millogo from 16.2 to 1.95 to provkto for the opera­ tion of the Riverside Cemetery be adopted. Yoos: Eight. Nays: One (Ketchum). Carried 18. AAored by White, supported by AAoy thot fho letter of understanding from the Foundation for Behavioral Resources, taking over the loose in the Industrial Incubator for July. August, ond September for Mid Counties Consortium, with on option to continue if contract is renewed October 1, 1995. bo approved. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 19. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Moy that the revised Notice of Intent be submitted for grant processing lor o Michigan CDBG lor the Hastings Industrial Expansion Project bo approved. City AAanoger Penrod stated thot this would require an oddmcrwl e*5.000 from #w Oty 18 E Fund. Without -x . ouarnonai _X ----- ■ comriounon n mA, n mere - -win ■ -ill 1-ao ~--me no-----piuject. Yeas: AN. Absent: None. Carried. 20. Moved by Howkins. supported by AAoy that the June 1995 Police report be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 21. AAovod by Hawkins, supporlod by Brewer that Traffic Control Order 144 - 156 be adopted 4144. Stop sign placed on Monroe directing Southbound traffic to stop. High will hove r/w. 4145. Stop signs placed on Congress directing North and Southbound traffic to stop. High ond Tof­ fee will hove the right of way. 4146. Yield sign placed on Prokie for Westbound traffic. AAonroe will hove right of way. 4147. Stop sign placed on Prairie directing East­ bound traffic to stop. Congress has r/w. 4148. Stop sign placed on Hanover directing Southbound traffic to stop. Charles hos r/w. 4149. Stop signs placed on Hanover directing North and Southbound traffic to stop. Williams hos right of way. 4150. Stop signs placed on Bidlr directing East and Westbound traffic to stop. Boltwood will have right of way. 4151. Yield sign placed on Second tor North­ bound traffic. Thom will hove right of way. 4152. Yield sign placed on Third tor Northbound traffic. Thom will hove right of woy. 4153. Yield sign placed on Bloir for East ond Westbound traffic. Church will hove r/w. 4154. Stop signs placed on Marshall directing East and Westbound traffic to stop. Pork will hove right of woy. (This replaces current yield signs.) 4155. Yie'd sign placed on Church for North­ bound traffic. Amy will have right of woy. 4156. Stop sign placed on Benson directing East­ bound traffic to stop. Jefferson will hove r/w. Yoos: AN. Absent None. Carried. 22. AAovod by Compboll, supported by Ketchum that the guidelines for Tax Abatement PA 198, In­ cluding an application fee of $100 bo tabled two weeks to the next meeting. Yoos: AN. Absent: None. Carried. 23. AAovod by Howkins. supported by AAoy that the City Manager be appointed as dofsgoto. and the Oty Clerk as alternate for fho Annual AAERS meeting in Traverse Oty September 26. 27. all with necessary expenses City employees appointed Dove Tossavo or Jologote and Charles Crass as alternate. Yoos. AN. Absent: None. Carried. 24. Oty Attorney reported on consent judgment far Hastings Limited Partnership for the 1993. 1994. ond 1995 foxes 408-51-055-001-50. The assessment for all years will go from $307,000 to $364,000. True Cosh Value from $614,000 to $528,000. A re­ fund for 1993/1994 will total $1,344.22. 1995 tax bills hove corrected ond rebilled. 25. No Public Comment. Councilperson Bloom wonted to clarify thot the article In the Hostings Banner concerning his comments on the Riverside Cemetery ond the mllloge. wore not stated os he intended ond wonted to let people know that that was not his intention. 26. Moved by Campbell, supported by White to adjourn ot 8:45 p.m. Road and approved; Mary Lou Gray. AAayor Shoron Vickery. City Clerk (8/24) SaaaSMt** Catate nia No. e,MN ol aoaann J. r*** a. oecaoMd ■ MONICA EBERTS U Commrrcwl Risk PENNY HOVANEC Prnonal Linn Risk Manager Office Manager SANOI FOX ADAIR HAAS Pmceal Kni Sfvnahn Prnorutl Risk Specialist Communication With People Who CARE Tk'-UM-'fet{VJ. Mutual Mi " Indiana Insurance Ready to Serve All Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs BUCKLAND AGENCY CENTRAL, NORTHEASTERN, SOUTHEASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Kindergarten (Morning)8:20 Am. to 11:08 a m. (Afternoon)11:57 Am. to 2:45 p.m Grades 1-5—....B 20 Am. to 2:45 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL Pvnrod wgg«st«d voting on fh« originol ordinance first than if defeoted they co*i amend. Councilper­ son Jasperse stated that the Planning Commission recommended different boundaries than the Historic District Study Committee. He also stated that the Planning Commission recommendation is on the boundaries of the district only, ond not recommending on whether o Historic District is good or bod. 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • 9484418 Gary Backland. Sales Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 Pal Backland, Sales W TO AU IHTTRTSTTD ARSONS: Toor In *a «lo<a mo, bo borrod or <d- focmo B, mn rmoring NOTICt: A hooring wo, hold on Aogu.11. INS In Iba proboM courtroom. Hotting, Mkhlgon bohtro Judgo >khord H. Show, on dm pennon of Kobin aorr,. Foggy Holghf. ond «eno Wefoymkl ..queuing Foggy Height ond «ono Wofcxytwkl bo appointed co-personol representatives of Robert J. Fort HI who IHed al 470 Oonlel Street Kentwood. Michigan ond who died Moy 7. 1»W Hom ol low to bo determined ot o hearing on September 14. 1995 ol 10:00 o.m. Creditor, of rhe decetMOd ore notified that oil claim, ogoin.t the e.foto will be forever barred unlm, promoted to the (propoiod) pononed reprewntotivo or to both the probote court ond the (propomd) porwnol repromntotiv, within 4 mon­ th, ol the dote of publlcotton of IhH notice Notice H further given thot the oewe will then be oulgnml to entitled penon, appearing of record August 15. 1995 Robort L. Byington. (P27621) 222 Wast Appls Street Hostings. Mi 49058^X248 (616) 945-9557 Peggy Hoight ond Reno Wojczynski 3775 S. Yankee Springs Rd. DeHon. Ml ond 1200 Edna St. S.E.. (8/24) Grand Rapids. Ml �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 24, 1995 — Page 13 The federal govt, doesn’t know best FINANCIAL Are inflation figures accurate? Inflation b like a pest that eats away at our money. The more inflation eats, the less However, if you spend your money dif­ ferently than the *’average" consumer, your the more difficult it h for average Americans than the average. Determine your rale by recording in the chart what part of your in­ come goes to each category. If your spending is below average in a higher-inflation category (say. transportation), chances are your overall inflation rate will be lower than the forecasted natkw^ everag*. For retired people, inflation indexes seldom apply. Retirees often have no mortgage and drive cars that are debt-free. The averages, however, reflect a consumer who spends 58 percent of income on housing and transporta­ tion. On the other hand, travel and medical expenses may be higher than the average for To be able to stay ahead of ruing prices. it’s important for investors to have at least pan of their portfolio in growth investments. such as stocks and stock mutual fonds. Their potential Remember, the CPI is a composite of several different averages. To get a more ac­ curate forecast ot your personal inflation rate, look at how your actual expenses break down. Then review your investments to make sure they’re providing enough growth and income to keep the inflation bug from taking too large a bite out of your money. harirrt" b not a reflection of reality. PERSONAL INFLATION CHART Pct. of Spending Sausaa_____ Food A Beverage «» __ Homing Clnthing/I Ipkfrp Transportation Medical Care FrWf-rt ntnnvnt Other TOTAL fa of Your Spending 17% 41% 6% 17% 7% 4% 7% coat of living The following chart shows how money. The vanotts types of eapeaaea are ex- 1995, but added together in the proportions shown, they result in a composite forecasted national average of 3.5 percent inflation. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last 'Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vlous week. Close Change 54 AT&T 49’/i Ameritecb 57’11 Anheuser-Busch 5O*/4 Chrysler 25’/. CMS Energy 63’/. Coca Cola 74’1. Dow Chemical 68*/. Exxon ir/. Family Dollar 28*/. Ford 45’/, General Motors 53 TCF Financial 18’/. Hastings Mfg. 107*/4 IBM 45*/. JCPenney 67’/. Johnson & Johnson 14*/. Kmart 67'/. Kellogg Company 37 McDonald's 34'/, Sears Southeast Mich. Gasi 18>/4 9>,'w Spartan Motors 43 Upjohn 383.50 Gold 5.68 Silver Dow Jones 4620.42 Volume 290,000,000 + 1’/. + 'fa —1 + '/} -2*/. —‘h —’/. —2’/. + 2*/. + 1*/. I -4^/4 —1 —1’/. Your Infl, Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH poses upon businesses and producers These meetings continued to reinforce my thinking that citizens know how to solve their problems better than the federal government Mott of these people feel that government is more oppressive than helpful. I met with many citizens and business people. 1 met a restaurant owner in Saline who had been criticized by the local health department for a small sum on a cook's apron I talked with contractors who felt overwhelmed by OS HA (Occupational Safety and Health Administra­ tion) and NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) regulations. They gave me examples of how much extra mot>ey the Davis-Bacon Act costs taxpayers. This misguided legisla­ tion requires taxpayers to pay high "prevail­ ing wages" on government construction pro­ jects even if it can find someone else to do the We also talked about the federal govern­ ment’s huge debt and high taxes. I was again reminded that individual drive, responsibility tkm the greatest in the world. it’s not federal Steven Matthew Fouchca. Middleville and Teresa Ann Painter. Middleville Michael John Buehler. Middleville and Heather Marie Vanassen. Middleville Jonathan Michael Kiesel, Bloomfield Hills and Luralce Lynn Grashoff, Delton. Michael Ray Moore, Pueblo, Colorado and Charlene Clara Williams, Pueblo, Colorado. Ray Dean Smith, Delton and Kimberly Kay Fox, Delton Kenneth Eugene Heise, Woodland and Karen Ann Smith. Woodland. Winfield Scon M.arson. IV, Middleville and Tanya Lynn Campbell. Middleville Charles William Theisen, Jr., Hastings and Kristine Raye Albright, Hastings Jeremy West Evans, Summerville. South Carolina and Rebecca Dawn Chapman, Sum­ merville, South Carolina. government. Many times at coffee shop meetings citizens chastised Congress for waiting seven years to balance the budget. They reminded me that a family or a business could not survive seven years of deficits. In the real world, a business goes broke much sooner than that if it doesn’t act. They suggest that government act like any American business or family, and tighten is belt im- thinking that we so often lack in Washington. We should require "trips home" not only for every Member of Congress, but every bureaucrat as well. If they spent some time each year out of Washington talking to people in the real world, maybe they’d do a better job. Too many of the government employees that 1 have dealt with have been gradually mesmerized by the Beltway mentality. Washingtonians tend to feel that federal deciding what’s best for the country. It’s just not true, and taxpayers would be better served if they realized it. bag) When you go shopping remember to bring your own bag. You can do more than you think. For more ideas on reusing and reducing, call: 1-800-9WILD LI FE Hitt today NOTICE expoaea. In fax. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has estimated that the government could rave as much as $150 billion over a five-year period by simply fine- trends are property reflecaed in the CH Eu Inflation Factor for *95 3* 3% 1% 5% 5% 3% 4% As we worked on the Contract with America, the histone budget resolution starting us on a path to a balanced budget by 2002. and the passage of 10 of the 13 appropriations bills, most members have had little time to get back to their districts to visit and talk with consti­ tuents. Starting August 7th, the House of Representatives recessed from legislative duties in Washington. Returning to Michigan has been like a breath of fresh air. When I’m in Washington. 1 find myself surrounded with bureaucrats and officials who always find ways not to make the changes necessary to fix our problems. Last week, I had nine town hall meetings aiound the eight counties of the 7th congres­ sional district. Last week 1 spoke at five ser­ vice clubs and met with my fanner advisory committees in Jackson. Hillsdale, Reading, Marshall. Coldwater and Adrian. In par­ ticular, my meeting in Reading reminded me of the unnecessary costs that government im- SERA Rutland Charter Township Residents A budget hearing, covering all funds, will be held during a special board meeting to be held on Thursday, August 31, 1995 at 5:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, covering proposed expenditures and estimated revenues of the Township for the fiscal year 1996. The Property Tax Millage Rate proposed to be levied to eupport the proposed budget will be a subject ot this hearing. All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written and oral comment. Barto Bedford, Clerk Rutland Charter Township When I Came to Pennock —'U -2*/. ->/4 +’/• —’/} -’/« + 5’/. -2 20 + .28 -20.42 Legal Notice w ■ ..' ” J made the right decision to have my surgery at Pennock Hospital. I was impressed with the attitude, expertise and professionalism afforded me by the Pennock team. I approached surgery with only slight fear and anxiety - thanks to the pre-op explanation. In fact, the actual process was a very relaxed and satisfying experience. I praise the surgery department as well as all of the other dedicated and qualified personnel that were involved in my care. I am proud of Pennock Hospital! It has been a great source of security and confon for myfamily over the past fifty plus years." Hazel Brown * Hazel Brown Hastings STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Notice of Drainage Board Meeting forjhe Determination of Necessity DUNCAN LAKE INTERCOUNTY DRAIN Notice is hereby given, that on September 13.1993, a petition was filed with Robert W. Shaffer. Barry County Drain Commissioner, preying for the cleaning out. relocating, widening, deepening, straightening, tiling, extending, relocating along a highway or adding branches for the full route and course of the established drain beginning in Duncan Lake at the outlet west of Noffke Drive and extending downstream to Chany VaJtey Road of the drain known and designated as the Duncan Lake Intercounty Drain; and. Whereas, the Drainage District for the Duncan Lake Intercounty Drain includes lands within the following counties and their respective municipalities: Barry County: Thomapple Township; Allegan County: Leighton Township; Kent County. Caledonia and Gaines townships; and. Whereas, due notice of the filing of said petition and copy thereof was served upon Lynn B. Fleming. Allegan County Drain Commissioner. Roger G. Laninga. Kent County Drain Commissioner, and Dr. Gordon Guyer, the Director of the Department of Agriculture, by Robert W. Shaffer. Barry County Drain Commissioner. Now therefore, in accordance with PA 40, of 1956, as amended, a Drainage Board meeting of the Duncan Lake Intercounty Drain wffl be held on September 6.1995. at 10:00 AM, Thomapple Township Hal, 200 East Main Street VBege of Mkldtevflle. Barry County, to determine: (1) if the proposed project on the dram to necessary for the good of the public health, convenience, or welfare; and. (2) f the addBton of lands to the drainage district contained in al or parts of the foltowing townships ond sections is necessary and conducive to the pubfic health, convenience. or weVare: Aflegan County. Leighton Township Sections 1.2,11.12.13.14, and 24; Barry County. Thomapple Township Sections 5. 8,17,19. anp 30; Kent County, Caledonia Township Section 32. and Gaines Township Sections’ 23.24. and 34. The Drain Code (PA 40. of 1956. as amended) provides that any person feeling aggrieved by the determination of the intercounty Drainage Board may institute an action In the Crcuit Court in the county in which they reside for a determination of necessity. This action must be filed within ten days after the determination of necessity or no necessity by the Intercounty Drainage Board. Now therefore, al persons owning lands liable to an assessment for benefits, or whose present at said meeting. if they so desire. Pubfic comment wil be received at the meeting. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Drain Commissioner m the county which they reside at the numbers noted below (voice) or through the Michigan Relay Center at 1-800­ 649-3777 (TTY) at least one week in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. If anyone wishes to submit written comments prior to the date of the meeting, or has any questions regarding this notice, they may contact the following County Drain Commissioners' offices: Lynn B. Fleming Allegan County Drain Commissioner 108 Chestnut SL Aflegan. Ml 49010-1381 616-673-0440 Robert W. Shaffer Barry County 220 W. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 616-948-4879 Roger G Lanmga Kent County Drain Commissioner 1500 Scribner. NW Grand Rapids. Ml 49504 616-336-3687 Dated at Lansing, Michigan. August 21.1995. . Dr. Gordon Guyer Director of Agriculture Refund $30 50 «•: Morfort* Ch.laon When it Comes to Surgery, Come to Pennock By PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W. Grwn St • Haitingi. Ml 4905B Michal R. Gregg Deputy for the Director P. 0. Box 30017 Lansing. Ml 48909 517-373-2620 Potrkio I. Baker. Supervisor i r �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 24, 1995 • A 50-year-old Lake Odessa man wu found not guilty of sexual assault charges in a trial lut week. In a day and a half long trial. Allen Currin was found not guilty of first and third degree criminal sexual conduct. A charge that he wu a habitual offender was dropped by pros­ ecutors before the trial, held Aug. 15 and 16. • An Allegan man wu sentenced to jail for shoplifting. William L. Hilyard, 20, wu sentenced to 12 months in Jail and wu ordered to pay $8.67 in restitution to the victim Circuit Court Judge James Fisher agreed the crime wu a peuy offense, but for sen* fencing purposes he considered the fact Hil­ yard has six prior offenses. • A 41-year-old Wayland man pleaded guilty to stealing a car Robert Vanderwoude pleaded guilty to one charge of unlawful driving away of an auto­ mobile (UDAA) May 30. In exchange for his guilty plea, prosecutors dropped an addi­ tional charge of conspiracy to UDAA. Vanderwoude also pleaded guilty to being a habitual offender. This is his second of­ fense. Sentencing has been set for Sep*. 21. He faces five years in jail. counts. Sentencing has been set for 21. Sept. • A trial date has been set for a 24-year-old Hutings man accused of stealing. Scott Wolcott is charges with two counts of stolen property over $100 and embezzle­ ment over $100. His trial date has been set for Oct. 23. two yean In prison, while Impaired driving is a 9Oday misdemeanor. Sentencing has been set for Sept. 21. • A 31-year-old Plainwell man pleaded guilty to two drug-related charges Chris E. Shue pleaded guilty to posses­ sion of methamphetamines and intent to manufacture marijuana. Both are charges un­ der the habitual offender, third offense nonce. In exchange for the guilty pleas. charges of unlawful use of license plate registration and three other drug charges were dismissed. Sentencing has been set for Sep.. 21. • A 37-year-old Vermontville man was de­ nied his resentencing because the judge de­ cided he does not have jurisdiction lo resen­ tence. The Michigan Court of Appeals declared J. David Primm was to be resemenced for re­ ceiving and concealing stolen property In May 1991. He has since sent his appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court. Judge James Fisher said if the Supreme Court was hear ing Primm's case, he would not have the ju­ risdiction lo hand down a sentence. "It Is not ihe proper time to be resen­ tenced,’ Fisher said. He said the court will wail to see what the Supreme Court says about the appeal. • A Hastings man pleaded not guilty to charges home invasion and forgery. Kenneth A. Redman. 31. wu arraigned on first- and second-degree home invasion and three counts of forgery. The charges stem from a breaking and entering June 8. I'irsi-dcgrec home invasion carries a 20­ year prison sentence and second-degree home invasion has a 15-year sentence Pre-trial has been set for Sept. 28. • A Grand Rapids man was sentenced to a maximum of four yean In prison on a pro­ bation violation. James Vanryl. 21. was sentenced to IS to 48 months in prison for violating the terms of bls probation. He was previously sen­ tenced for larceny in a building. *1 can't see rewarding you for failing mis­ erably in your probation." said Judge Fisher ‘I hope it's long enough to convince you to never want to go back.’ • A 27-year-old Muskegon man pleaded guilty to drug possession, William A. Chenoweth pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana and possession of LSD. The first charges wu reduces in the plea agreement from deli very/manufacture of marijuana. He faces a one-year jail sentence on both • A 19-year-okl Battle Creek man pleaded guilty to attempting to flee police. Ian Brebner pleaded guilty to attempted fleeing and eluding and impaired driving. The impaired driving charge was reduced from operating under the influence of liquor in the pica agreement For attempted fleeing, Brebner faces up to • A 19-year-old Battle Creek woman will face a trial Oct. 2 for her role in breaking into a home. Stephanie Shumaker waived her right to a jury trial and will receive a bench trial. She u charged with second-degree home inva­ sion. which carries a IS-year prison sen­ tence. Call...TheHastings'BANNER • 945-9554 / at in I or Reni REGISTERED MISSOURI FOXTROTTERS, Palamino mare in-foal for *96, 16-hand chestnut gelding, 6-year old bay gelding. All gentle and well broke. HIGHLAND ROSE FARMS, 945-9717 3-BEDROOM HOUSE, stove A refrigerator furnished, close to K-Mart No pets, no children. Application and references required. $495/month. Call 948-8651 \lobd< NICE AFFORDABLE 2 bedroom mobile home in a park with lake access. For more inforn*Jitioo call 517-852-1623. Help Wanted 911 DISPATCHER $13/Hr. ♦ Benefits? 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Requirements are a BS in science or equivalent in process­ ing. quality assurance, micro­ biology, general chemistry, general physics, through ex pen ence in a food manufacturing environment Specialized skills include HACCP's, Quality Assurance and Sanitation GMP's. Must be flexible- hours are 10 pm. to 6 am., they will vary with weekend work required. Employment with Sunny Fresh Foods will be contingent upon passing a physi­ cal which includes a drug and alcohol lesL Please apply in person at 3100 Bonanza Road. Lake Odessa, MI 48849 or send a letter of application with resume and references by September 1, 1995. No phone calls please. “Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discrimina^ on the basis of race, religion, color, scx, age, national origin, or disability.*__________________ THVCK DRIV ER WANTED: For hauling steel. We pay 23% of the gross. Phone 616464-6894. TRUCK DRIVERS for asphalt paving company. 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Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. STUMP GRINDING. Insured. John Gaskill, 616-721-TREE. Ken Nye, 616-721-9797. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 9-15-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Stump grinding, insured. 721-8733 or 945-4687. John GaskilL HUNTERS SPECIAL! 17* Bobby, sleeps 3 to 4, dean, $550. Can after 4pm. 948-2046 PONTOON, 16’ ALUMINUM HARRIS, 18h Evinrude motor, canopy, 51,000. Can be seen at 206 Middle Lake Rd. Weekends. Or caU 616-948-3749 weekends, 517-482-7030 weekdays after 2pm. I or Sult BEAUTIFUL OAK finish bedroom outfit 8 pieces induding quecusize orthopedic firm mattress seL 1 month old. Cost over $1,000, sacrifice $300. 1-517-699-4148 KINGSIZE SOFTSIDE WATERBED. 1-1/2 yean old. Excellent condition. $250. 517-852-2117_______________ LIVINGROOM OUTFIT. Beautiful 3 pieces. 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Sold by the dozen, bushel, or pick-up load. 1 mile south of Woodburv on M-66. 616-367-4111 1989 PONTIAC SUNBIRD LE, automatic, cruise, till air, cassette, sunroof, low mileage, excellent condition, $5,700 OBO. 945-9747 New Professional Office Space for Rent • A 19-year-old Shelbyville woman pleaded guilty to violating terms of her pro­ bation. Jennifer Daniels absconded from a halfway house May 11. She faces up lo four yean in prison and/or a $2,000 tine. Sentencing has been set for Sept. 21. This photo of the bank robbery suspect was taken by a aecurity camera at Ionia County National Bank in Woodland during the Aug. 7 robbery. Area police seek help in finding bank robber by Kane Maeck Staff Writer Area law enforcement agencies are seeking information from the public to help identify a suspected bank robber. The suspect is believed to have robbed four area banks since May 8. All the banks were In small towns or semi-rural settings. The suspect Is described as a white male with a dart sun tan. between 30 and 3$ years old. He is 5 feet I0 inches so 6 feel tall, weighing between 175 to 200 pounds, with a stocky, muscular build, broad shoulders, and possibly light brown or blood hair. In all four robberies, the suspect wore a baseball cap. dark sunglasses, a bandanna over his face, gloves and dark colored cloth­ ing. He is believed lo have left the banks oo foot. No vehicle information Is available. The bank robberies the man Is suspected of commiiting were in Cli mon. A11 e gan and Barry counties. The first was May 8 at 11:10 a.m. al the First of America Bank in De­ Witt. The second also was at a First of America branch, this one in Moline, on May 10 al 2:05 p.m. The last two robberies were in Barry County. The Union Bank in Freeport was robbed Ont, oo May 25. al 9:56 a m. The second was Aug. 7 at the Ionia County Na­ tional Bank in Woodland a 9:48 a.m. Police said ii is likely the suspect will strike again in the future. Citizens are asked to caS their local police department, county sheriff, the Michigan Slate Police or die Federal Bureau of Inves­ tigation with any information that may be related lo any of these robberies. Michigan Slate Police Hastings Post Det. Sgt. Lou Quinn said citizens should be alerted to suspicious activities near banks or in neighborhoods. "Just be aware of anything unusual or out of the ordinary.' he said. ’Doni besiiaie to call.’ • A 19-year-old Middleville man was sen­ tenced lo seven months m jail for his role in a Middleville gang. Robert C. Strawser wu sentenced to seven months In jail on each of the following charges , larceny over $100. breaking and en­ tering with intent, and attempted malicious destruction of property. He was also sen­ tenced to six months in jail, with credit for six months served, for breaking and entering a coin box He was also ordered lo serve 36 months probation. The sentences will be served con­ currently • An 18-year-old Hastings man was sen­ tenced to jail time for breaking and earring Joshua Cole broke into the Hastings Rower Shop June 1. He will serve six months in the county jail, with credit for 78 days already served. Cole was also sentenced to perform com­ munity service and three years of probation. • A 22-year-old Martin woman pleaded guilty to attempted shoplifting. Regina Marshall pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted retail fraud in the first degree. In exchange for her guilty pleas, the prosecutor’s office will drop three charges of first degree retail fraud Marshall has already made restitution to the victim, from whom she stole gasoline.. Sentencing has been scheduled for Sept 28 ■ A 31-year-old Battle Creek man pleaded guilty to a reduced weapons charge. A charge of carrying a concealed weapon against Adam Kelly was reduced lo reckless use of a firearm in a plea agreement with prosecutors. He is accused of having a hand­ gun in his automobile Sentencing has been set for Sept. 28. • A 58-ycar-old Hastings man pleaded guilty to indecent exposure. Richard Davis said he slopped on the side of the road to go to the bathroom, but was seen by passers-by on the road. Indecent exposure carries a sentence any­ where between one day in jail to life In prison. Sentencing has been set for Sept 21. • A 24-year-old Delton man was sentenced to jail to two charges against him. Brain Sutherland was sentenced to 30 days in jail for trespassing and six months In jail for malicious destruction of property over $100 He broke a scale al a grocery store in Delton in March. - Driver hurt in motorcycle crash A Harley Davidson motorcycle is removed from Gun Lake Road Saturday after it collided with a car at the intersection of Heath Road. The motorcycle's driver, Richard Hankinson, 41. of Hastings, was transported to Pennock Hospital. Hankinson wu struck when a driver. David Daniels, 16, of Hastings, dd not see the motorcycle approaching. Daniels was cited for hazardous driving. Trucker finds missing foster home patient by Karen Mawck Staff Writer The man who was discovered missing from a foster care home last week Monday was found on Interstate-94 and taken to a hospital in Ann Arbor. Prairieville Police Chief Charles Frary said the man. Bradley Poililt. 38. was picked uo by a trucker on 1-94 Wednesday evening. When the trucker learned that Polliti wu a VA patient, be drove him to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Ann Arbor. Despite not having his medication for two days. Poilitt was not hurt. Frary said. The foster home Poililt walked away from. Morris Farms oo Burchett Road, hu been notified of Pollin'! whereabouts. POLICEBEAT: •• .••••■ J___________ HOMEOWNERS WANTED'! KAYAK POOLS to loohlng lor DEMO MOSttSTTES lo «optey nrw MAINTENANCE FREE KAYAK POOL. Bovo thousands of m «*h this unkyus opportunity) I C*B NOW!!11-(800) 9 - KAYAK - 9 Bottle bombs found in mail boxes The Michigan State Police reported several incidents of bombs being placed in resident's mail boxes over the last week. The bombs, made from pop bottles, have been turning up in mail boxes in the Hope and Barry Township areas. At least five bombs have been discovered. Residents who find such an object arc asked not to touch it but call police. The bombs are dangerous and could cause injury. Tampering with mail boxes is a federal offense. THE NEW t/AiNTE NANCE FREE POOL Motorcyclist hurt in hit and run A Kentwood man was hurt early Tuesday morning when his motorcycle was run off the 800 sq. feet finished to tenant specifications Lower level of Delton Family Medicine Adjacent to Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union At comer of M-43 & Sprague Road in Delton Please call (616) 945-3451 ext. 460 for appointment 1 I Extra Copies of The BANNER snfcMe ttsni<imit Greater Barry County! road by an unidentified driver. David Wert Jr.. 43, was taken to St. Mary's Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. He underwent surgery Wednesday night. His motorcycle was struck by another vehicle around 4:30 a.m. on M-37 al Cherry Valley Road. The vehicle fled the scene. Sheriff’s deputies are asking anyone with information about the accident to call the department at 948-4801. Information may be directed to Deputy Pearson or Sgt. Rowse. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-08-31.pdf ba2924452ca0848d909ca9444df81f2d PDF Text Text H5STIKG<: P’lOfic !?• s cw - . ■' u. , Historic district vote still alive Rep. Geiger is 1st Friday speaker See Page 2 See Page 3 Fall sports teams’ season previews See Pages 10-13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings ANNER THURSDAY, AUGUST 31. 1995 VOLUME 141. NO. 28 PRICE 25' Demolitions anger hospital neighbors by DavH T. Young Secretary of State office reopening The Hraziap Secretary of Stele bomch offior hm re-openn> <br basieas ■ IB new Coen Street loottan. Secretary Candice Miller baa The branch office is now locaaed al ATCSWZU’W a m m 5 jmb. The branch office ia open Wednesday from 11 a.m. mail 7 p.m. to be more acceaaiNe fix cuuomen who work a trsdafoanl gm 5 workday. Cancer Society nab* ‘most wanted’ The Barry County and of the Amerwan Cancer Society held its first aaauN "Moot Waned" hnd-raiaer on te enurArnae lawn Saturday during <bewttrrfrwi The effort raised a total of $2,120 ta cask and ptedpex. with Cindy Scott pick­ up the largest bail amount of $700. U the fbnd-raiaing event, area 'culprits'" were rounded up and suminoaed to appear before the "jsdffe." Homer Barry County Sheriff David Wood Moat already had rawed their sei hail manmti by the time they were rchethiled to appear, a but a lew roll had to do some fund raising Io win release from “jail." Baal was aer at $200 for each of the "Moat Wanted" culprits. Most ooMecaed Irani bendy and Mends. AH proceeds will be used to benefit the local oak of the Cancer Society. ear sa t ■------- wooaiana plans Homecoming events Woodland will have its annual Hoauecommg celebration over the Labor Day weekend from Friday Sept. I. through Lebo. Day Monday. Sept 4. Everything w’B start with the ice cream aocial Frioty from 4:X>"? ? p.m. ■ Woodland United Motv^mi Church. The Eagles Lodge wdl Lave a fish fry at g p.m. and be toSt-ul tournament will get under way at Herald Classic Manorial Park. Closing the Friday events will be a teen dance with the Music Makers from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Activities Saturday will include the Eagles* break feu. a three-on three basketball tournament, horseshoe tour­ nament. craft show, used book sale, kids' games, live entertainment, a Hot Shot" competition, the Lions' chicken barbecue, an adult dance, food and dunking booth The parade wgl be al 1 p.m. Saturday with Cathy Lucas as grand marshal The Eagles will lead oil Sunday with a breakfast, followed by community church aervaxs The Woodland Gospel Outlet win have its annual concert that evening, with special guests Heaven Seat. On Monday, there will be another breakfast by the Eagles and the toftball tournament will be concluded Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Editor Emotioos still are running high alter Pen­ nock Hospital bad five bouses demolished in a residential area In the 900 block of West Green Street in Hastings. Some are defending the move as perfectly legal and something hospital officials have promised they’d do. Others, such as forma City Councilwoman Esther Walton, have gone as far as calling II 'the rape of a resi­ dential neighborhood." The five homes, all across the strew from the hospital and its Physicians' Centre, were leveled by bulldozers last Thursday morn­ ing, Aug. 24. exactly one month after the City Council denied fainock's request for a planned unit development (PUD), which would have allowed a parking lot so be built at those riles. The hospital earlier had bought the bouses from their owners. Dan Hamilton, chief executive officer of the hospital, told the City Council In a letter dated Aug. 25 that "Demolition permits were obtained to remove all die struemres due to their hazardous condition, the vandalism committed, and to prepare me site for future hospital uses." A group of Green Street residents, led by Peg Peurach, told the council Monday night that someone was living in one of the bouses up to 24 hours before it came down and the only reason the homes would be vacant la because Puutock bad no intent.m of renting them. Walton, who studies historic houses, chal­ lenged Pennock's explanation, raying. "The houses were stable. They needed some work, but this is good, basic housing nock. There's nothing wrong with them " She added that Hastings has had a bouse near the coma of Market and Green that has stood idle for more than 10 years without eva being vandalized. The residents also contend that Hamilton did not keep bis word that the bouses would not be destroyed until after the PUD project was approved. This is some of the rubble being hauled away after the demolition of five houses In the 900 block of West Green Street last week. Hamilton, in a letter to council the day af­ ter the April 17 public hearing on the pro­ ject. tried to calm fears prompted by Pen­ nock attorney John Cameron's comment al the hearing that he would seek demolition permits immediately. Twice in his April 18 tetter, namuuo vatu at Stboo u> the bouses would he taken until the project was ap­ proved: *11 was not last night, and is not now. our inteniion to demolish any houses on Green Street, until such time as our proposed pro­ ject has been approved." "...we will not seek demolition permits until such time as the process we are now in has been completed, the project has been ap­ proved. and we are officially ready to be­ gin." So. the residents said, the destruction of the homes last Thursday came as a shock. But Mayor Mary Lou Gray responded by saying .hat Hamilton's letter last spring came when council called a special meeting to consider invoking an emergency moratorium against any action on the houses until the Pennock PUD and Maple Ridge Historic District issues were settled. They were sc.ilcd ou July 24. "They (Pennock officials) said they wouldn't tdemolish the houses) until both is­ sues ran their course." the mayor said. "As far as Pm concerned, both issues ran their course *1 think Il's naive to think that they're go­ ing to tet those vacant bouses sit there and deteriorate. They did wtial was reasonable.* She added that it would have been *a tad arrogant" for the hospital to raze the houses on July 25. the day after the council rejected its proposal. Hamilton, in his lean last week to coun­ cil. said. "As you recall, the hospital made a commitment April 18. both in person and by letter not to demolish the structures until our PUD application had been decided. The promise was kept since the PUD proposal was denied July 24. Let there be no mistake, this hospital, and myself as CEO. have and always wifi, act In geed faith and honor our word.* Hamilton also said be ditto t appreciate the covaage of the Issue from WOOD-TV, Channel 8. He said the reporta who did the story for last Thursday night's 11 ofclock news "chose to Ignore the Intent of the aforementioned (April 18) letler and quote out of context to sensationalize the story. We abhor this lack of professionalism in TV journalism and apologize to you (the coun­ cil) if it has caused any embarrassment for you.* TV-8 cameras were on band at Monday See DEMOLITION, continued page 3 Hastings Mfg. warehouse may make way for hotel by David T. Vorag Editor The Hastings City Council has agreed to help an area developer tear down the old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse at 629 W. State SL to make way ."or a commercial venture. Council agreed with the recommendation of the Downtown Development Authority to enter into a financial agreement with Juergen Nitzscbe to demolish the building he now owns. Uncter the terms of the agreement, the city will offer Nitzscbe a $45,000 gram and a loan of $45,000 ar 7 percent interest ova five yean. In exchange. Nitzscbe will agree to give a promissory note pledging the land as collateral, to demolish the current build­ ing. request a zoning change for the property from industrial to commercial, and be will grant the city an easement to extend Market Street from Stale to Apple. City Manager Howard Penrod said the city can cova the grant through surplus funds now totaling between $70,000 and $80,000 from Phase II of the Streetscape project and the other $45,000 could be raised through the extra tax revenue generated by the Im­ provements within the DDA district. "This will remove an eyesore right in the middle of the downtown business area and will make the land readily available for commercial development.* Penrod said. Nitzscbe told the council Monday night that "The value of the property is In the land (not the building). It is too expensive to re­ furbish." He said after the building is destroyed, a hotel, restaurant or otha commercial enter­ prise could replace it He said he hopes to have something started at the site by next year. Council woman Maureen Ketchum said she had a problem with the proposal because it Involves government loaning money to a private, commercial enterprise. Councilman Frank Campbell noted. That land was given to us* before Nitzscbe pur­ chased It. But Jim Brown, representing the DDA Board, said.' ( feel It's a very good tradeoff to gel that building out of there. It would in­ crease the value of the property from a tax standpoint. Il makes sense for the city. "Whateva is built then al the site would increase the value of property tremendously * Penrod added. *1 think It’s a good bargain for the city (getting rid of a building and gaining an easement for a street). I think Its worth more from an improvement to com­ munity Midpoint " Anotha developa. Ken RiebeL said *We have some very big plans to spend big dol­ lars al that site. It's a risk-reward scenario, and the benefit is for everyone.* Councilman David Jasperse said the coun­ cil shouldn't expend money until the land Is reamed and the easement it granted. Penrod said the assessed talue of the prop­ erty Is about $225,000. Brown estimated that the value would quadrapie once the land is rezoned. "If it doem'L then something's wrong.* he said. The loan and grant were approved contin­ gent on approval of rezoning Ketchum cast the only "no" vote. Two Barry County couples join Hall of Fame by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor At last. Bill and Maggie Aukennan, who nave been the driving force behind the estab­ lishment of a hall of fame to recognize the achievements of farmers, will have their ptoom hang in the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame. So will longtime farmers and achievers Lorence and Jessie Hubbell of Hastings. The Hubclls. Aukermans and seven other couples from around the state were inducted Wednesday into the Fanners Hall of Fame, south of Delton in Prairieville Township. Bill, with support from Maggie, founded the Hall of Fame and they donated the land adjacent to their farm for the building. The Hall of Fame became a reality be­ cause of the vision, idea and hard work by this man and wife," speaker Vern Lettinga said diring the ceremony. Lettinga said the Farmers Hall of Fame inducts those who have accomplished some­ thing in fanning and who have been com­ munity leaders, family oriented and have spiritual values. "It’s nice that we’ve been selected, but wc didn't establish this (Hall of Fame) for us.," Bill said earlier Bill had the idea to start the Fanners Hall of Fame "because 1 see farmers work so hard all their lives, and at 75 and 80 years old they're still out there working. And then I look at these ball players and these people that arc earning millions of dollars for five or six or seven years and then later on they are inducted into a hall of fame and the newspapers make such a big issue of it. Glory-be! What about the man that feeds the world? They look at him as din... But they forget the fanner is pretty important and has to be pretty smart with what he does: he's got to be a doctor, a lawyer, a bookkeeper, he's got to be everything to do what he does. "Why isn't there a place that recognize farmers and the wife who gives so much of her life? I decided there should be one. It took a lot of work. It was a challenge to do it." he said. He also appreciates all the volunteers who have played such a large part in turning Farm Days and the Farmers Hall erf Fame into reality. Ik admits if it were not for See HALL of FAME, cont. on page 16 Willis and Marguerite (Bill and Maggie) Aukerman. founders of the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame and Prairievile Old Fashioned Farm Daye, have been inducted into the Farmers Hall of Fame during Wednesday ceremonies. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 31. 1995 Petitions to be circulated on historic district issue by David T. Young Editor The drive to have a city-wide vote on the question of a historic district in Hailing* cleared a big hurdle Monday night when City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes told the City Council there i* no law forbidding circula­ tion of petitions. Local resident Lisa iberlc two weeks ago asked for legal opinion about petitions she wants to circulate to get the question on the Nov. 7 city election ballot. If she misses that deadline, she said she want* to have a special election. . Fekkes. in a wntten statement, told coun­ cil. "I have concluded that there is no local News Briefs Nashville has 1st female officer The Village of Nashville has hired its first female police officer Theresa VanDorpe was hired as a part-time officer Aug 17 after she graduated from Grand Valley Slate University, where she majored in criminal justice. She plans to continue her education and eventually become a detective. Her appointment brings the number of police officers in Nashville to five. The village recently lost its acting police chief. Gene Koetje. to a heart attack. Heritage Day will be Sept. 16 Middleville's fourth annual Heritage Day is scheduled to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m Saturday. Sept. 16. Jo Sclafaru. Heritage Day organizer, sad (here will be several sporting events this year, including coed softball, sand volleyball, three-on-three basketball and norseshoes. All events will be held in downtown Middleville, except the horseshoes com­ petition. which will be at Thornapple Kellogg High School. The parade, with junior grand mar­ shals to be determined, win start at 11 a.m. at TK High School Lineup will be at 10:13 a.m. The day also will include arts and crafts, a Rotary plastic duck race, a dunk tank, a hog roast, live entertainment, square dancing, country line dancing, sumo wrestling, a fire fighting demonstration, a sing-along, raffle, pan­ cake breakfast, children's games and voting for most improved business Library plans used book sale Tne Hastings Public Library will have it* annual used boos, sale from 9 a.m. Io 5 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 9. at K mart. The library now is accepting books in good condition. Textbooks and Readers' Digest condensed books are not ac­ cepted Paper and plastic hags also are needed. Hard-cover books will sell for 50 cents and paperbacks will cost 25 cents each. Donations will be accepted during the week of the sale. For more information, call the library at 945-4263. Farm Days events Aug. 30-Sept. 1 The 17th annual Prairieville Old Fashioned Farms Deys celebration will be held on Milo Road near Delton from now until Labor Day. Monday. Sept. 4. The celebration will have three stages of live country musk. Featured artists will include Hank Thompson. Connie Smith. LeRoy VanDyke. Bobby Helms. Johnny Russell. Dave Dickerson. Billy Walker. Ray and Millie Overholt. Cal and Donie Acres. Alex Houston and Elmer. 'Catfish Johnny.” Floyd Norvell. Bill Snyder. Jack Greene. Jean Shepard. Mac Wiseman. Donna AI bright. Sheldon Rhodes and Homer Jones Farm Days host Bill Aukerman said a •cowatonum.” a former dairy bm. has been added to help with seating on the grounds for the shows Some other activities will include country breakfasts each day. draft horse events, antique tractors, gas engines, a Granny Pageant, a Little Miss Farm Days Page ant. flea market and crafts, an ice cream parlor, tractor pulls. a sawmill operation, kids' pedal pull, a kids' garden tractor contest, "make and take" demonstrations, consignment auc­ tion. square dancing and the grand parade. The Hail of Fame ceremony took place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Among the inductees were two Barry County couples. Bill and Maggie Aukerman. the heart and soul of the Farm Days celebra­ tions for all these years, and Lorencc and Jessie Hubbell * .Admission is 55 per person per day. children ages 6 to 10 cost 52 each and kids 5 and under are free Those who want to camp on the grounds can do so for 515 per day or stale law that would prevent Ms. Iberle from circulating and submitting her initia­ tory petition regarding the Hastings Historic District." Iberle decided to look Imo circulating peti­ tions after the proposed Maple Ridge His­ toric District was voted down 7-2 by council July 24. That decision came after much de­ bate and two public bearings. Those opposing the idea essentially said they did not like the creation of a Historic District Commission they said would have the power to tell homeowners what they could or could not do with their houses. They also said they opposed 'adding an extra layer of bureaucracy.' Historic district advocates have claimed that It would save and preserve historically significant homes and foster civic pride. They also have said that homeowners will not be told what they can't do unless there is a significant change to the historical nature of the house. Iberle has a tough job ahead in order to get the issue on the Nov. 7 election ballot Be­ fore the middle of next month, she must have signatures of at least 630 city residents,.... or 15 percent of the number of registered voters in the last city election. Fekkes also said that identification of the organization or individual sponsoring the petition drive is needed. The attorney s suggested wording al the top of the petition is as follows: ' ling that Lisa Iberlc is responfor initiating and circulating this peliwe. the below signed registered voters. Clty of Hastings adopt the proposed Historic District Ordinance, No. 286. including the boundaries surveyed and set by the Historic District Study Committee, both of which are attached to this petition, and create the Maple Ridge Historic District' Once the petition signatures are gathered, they may be presented to the City CounciL which then may decide whether to include It in the Nov. 7 election or call a special vote. Mental health board to meet The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held 1 huriday, Sept. 28. at 8 a.m. in the conference room. For more information, call Jan McLean at 948-8041. Ducks Unlimited banquet Sept. 16 The Thornapple Valley Chapter No. 49 of Ducks Unlimited will have its 16th annual banquet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14. at the Middle Villa Inn. Cocktail time will be at 6 p.m. Coat is $35. which includes member­ ship in Docks Unlimited and a subscrip­ tion to the organization a magazine. Tickets also are available for accompa­ nying spouses for 520 each. There will be silent and live auctions, eight raffle tables and some "quickie blitzes" during the evening Proceeds will be used for Ducks Unlimited projects. Close to 70 items will be offered in the auction, raffles and blitzes, including framed prints, decoys, nine guns and Last year the local chapter raised more than $16,000. Tickets for the banquet may be obtain­ ed from any committee member: Randy Teegardin. Jack Walker. Martha Ander­ son. Barney Hutchins and Jan McKeough. and at Al A Pete's Sport Shop in Hastings. A limited number of banquet tickets will be available at the door. McDonald’s may come to Lake O The McDonald s golden arches may be coming soon to Lake Odessa The Village Council last week decided to option the purchase of village-owned real estate to the McDonald's company. The land is the easternmost piece of pro­ perty in the village. Current plans call for the fast-food restaurant to be built on the old wastewater frontage in the wood­ ed area opposite Jordan Lake. The restaurant would employ up to 80 people, most of them students in part­ time positions. Three to five manage­ ment people also would be needed The projected cost of the McDonald's is between 5600,000 and 5700.000. GL1 Realty Development is represen­ ting the fast-food company in the project. Though council paved the way for the move, some said they are concerned about its effect on established restaurants within the village Councilman Fred Wise logic said. "We have a responsibility to try to help local businesses remain competitive." Jayeees top overall chapter The Hastings Jayeees were named overall chapter «f the quarter at the Michigan Jayeees Summer Assembly Aug. 18-20 in Lansing. The local Jayeees also received awards based on their achievements in community service, chapter manage­ ment. individual membership develop­ ment and membership services. Hastings chapter President Janie Con­ nor and former President Bonnie Ball­ inger and Paul Ballinger. Michigan Jayeees Executive Director, all received Presidential Medallions, which is given to no more than 50 Jayeees annually. Hastings schools welcome 16 new staff Traditionally, the new teachers in the Hastings schools are introduced each year at the Business/lndustry/ Education luncheon. After the meeting Monday, the new staff posed for a photo in the high school cafeteria. They are (first row, from left) Michelle Benningfield, Julie Carlson, Sue McKeough, Mary Anno Karmes, Carrie Roe, Ann Enyart, Nancy Cottrell. Gerri Pyles, (second row) Jerry Mueller, Tammy Pytlowany, Jamie Langochied, Patricia Beagle, Laura Finley. Janelie Moore, Kim Parish and Dana Wood. Hastings schools welcoming 110 new students this year by Jsaa Gallup Suff Writer Eighty new students hive enrolled in HmIng* elementary school* this year, and an­ other 30 have entered the middle and high schools, said Superintendent Carl Schoessel The overcrowding of the all ot the build­ ings in the system is why official* set a Sept. 25 bood/millage election, which would pay for renovations and additions to the pre­ sent school*, aaMrii as a new elementary building. Hastings Board of Education Member Tom Groot reacted Monday night to the news of 110 new student*. "With the large number of (new) students joining us. I want to urge everybody to be informed about the bond election on (Sept. 25). Get the facts and vote as an informed voter." he saidGroos noted the issue of lack of space has been studied by school boards for yean. and. “we, as the elected school board, think the expansion is necessary. Our schools aren't perfect, but we're all working to correct those problems." be said. Groos asked district voters not to link any problems they may have had earlier with a school program or teacher to the bond/millage vote. He asked those who have a problem with any school-related matter to talk to the teachers involved, and work on fixing the situation. Trustee Mike Hubert agreed with Groos. and said, "a lot of things do go right" with the Hastings schools. Hubert said his son. who graduated from Hastings and has just entered college, "al­ ready has 18 credit hours at Michigan Tech from courses taken here. That speaks highly of what’s available here to our young peo­ ple. " Several requests from students to cither leave the district or join the system were de­ cided at last Monday night's meeting. Board members voted to approve the re­ quest of two non-resident students to attend Hastings schools and denied two others. They also denied three requests to release res­ ident students from Hastings and approved two others. Two of the three releases were denied after appearances by parents of the students at the meeting. Both families wbo were asking to serd their children to other schools named special circumstances for the requests, but the vote was 5-1 with Don Myers voting few approval and Colin Cruttenden absent James Millard of Hastings also appeared at the board and questioned the members on several issues. He asked about the site of a proposed new elementary school, if other sites were con­ sidered in addition to the Starr School Road sfte property which has been optioned, and about water and sewer systems needed for a school. He learned that the proposed plans call for sewer and uatcr needs to be roet in plans for the building, since the city 6bes hot provide water or sewer service that far south of Hast­ ings. Millard was directed to city officials for answers on how water and sewer service is delivered and funded. Millard challenged the board on the pro­ jected growth of the Hastings student popu­ lation, saying be drove to Kellogg every day on North Avenue or M-66 and be saw no home building going on. Schoessel told Millard of a study required by the stale when a school in included in a state program which lowers interest rates paid on bonds. The study showed that stu­ dent growth, if calculated on the low side, would result in Hastings getting about 500 new students in five years, or on the high side, as many as 700 new students. Millard also asked if class sizes were con­ trolled by state law (the answer is no), if anyone had heard of a port authority being developed in Battle Creek (no one has heard of one), the starting wages for beginning teachers with bachelor's degrees, (between $27,000 and $28,000). if there are plans for a possible addition to Southeast era Elemen­ tary (already part of the bond proposal), about a strike at Hastings by the teachers (there has never been a teacher s strike In Hastings), why they were going build a new elementary south of town, (that's where the kids are and Pleasant view and Southeastern are at capacity) and if Schoessel would work for a year without pay to show his dedication toeducation. Groos then said Millard's question was out of order. Frank Mix Jr., also from Hastings, asked the board to consider building a new middle school north of the city, which would "free up space on lhe south end." Groos said that idea had been examined, but was cost prohibitive. In ocher business Monday, work done at the school over the summer was reported on by Director of Operations Al Francik. Francik said an assistant mechanic has been hired, which makes lhe transportation department back at full strength. He said that two repaired be*.’ probably would have to be replaced in tiu 1996-97 school year, but were OK for now. In the food services department, a new menu board was purchased, and some plumb­ ing has been repaired AH of the offices and 180 classrooms were emptied and had walls washed and floors re finished, the gyms all -had the floors ■MKfcd'wd reflmsted. Allnf tne school aiwncr nanways were renmsnan over the summer months, and the boilers cleaned. Inspected and made ready to go, Franctt said. Work on bathrooms and some parking lots I* also completed, and new computer lab* Installed In the middle and high school. Francik recognized all of the people wbo volunteered and helped dean up and paint ar­ eas of the school. "We've had a busy summer, but were ready to go.' be said. In other business the board: • Heard a report from high school ftindpal Steve Harbison on an substantial in­ crease In Hastings students' ACT scam over the last five years. Students st the state, na­ tional and local level were at about the same level five years ago. but while national and state averages have stayed virtually lhe same for that time period. Hastings students have gained several percentages points, • Agreed to pay one-half of the cost of an increase from 55 to S6 an hour for crossing guards' pay. The salary of lhe guards is the responsibility of Ute city. Schoessel said, but the district has paid half of the salary in the past ■ Approved 'in principle" a travel study trip io Traverse City by the Science Ch*. • Voted for several candidates in the Michigan Association of School Boards elec­ tion. • Approved many resignations, transfers, reassignment* and appointments fa lhe be­ ginning of the school year. • Appointed election inspectors for the special election on Sept. 25. • Adopted five new textbooks. • Heard about results of the middle school Summer Academy (see separate stay). • Was given a progress report on lhe six goals set tor 1994-95. • Agreed to review a proposed policy on board members' compensation and expenses. There will be no changes In that procedure. Schoessel said, but the policy has to be In place by state law. City block grant application approved Pennock offers med terms classes Pennock Hospital will offer a basic medical terminology class that will start Sept. 20 and run through Nov. 22. The class will be held Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 in the hospital Con­ ference Center. Sherrie Voshell. a registered nurse ind a medical ter­ minology instructor will be the teacher. The goal of the class series is to enable people to interpret medical terms. Il is regarded as useful for professions that must deal with health care providers, such as paralegals and insurance associates. Class size is limited. For more infor­ mation or to pre-register, call Pennock's Education Department at 948-3125. by David T. Young Editor Prospects for a Community Development Block Grant of more than 5300,000 for Hastings have soared with the news (hat its preliminary application has been accepted by the State of Michigan. Joint Economic Development Commis­ sion Director L. Joseph Rahn told the Hast­ ings City Council the good news Monday. He said approval of the preliminary applica­ tion is a major hurdle cleared. "Typically, if they approve the applica­ tion. 95 percent of the time they'll approve the funding." Rahn said. City Manager Howard Penrod echoed. "This means we have an excellent chance of receiving the grant." He said that if final approval is received, work can start as early as next spring on ex­ tending water and sewer to the industrial park on Starr School Road on the south edge of town. Two local industries already have ex­ pressed interest in locating at the park and have struck agreements with the city if the grant comes through. Rahn, in his annual report, noted (he JEDC has contributed to lhe formation of more than 30 businesses in Barry County and has secured more than $2 million in grants since it was started. He said the JEDC has helped create over 250 jobs in the pro­ cess. In another matter Monday night, council decided not to recommend to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources the county's proposal for a portable classroom to go in at the animal shelter. It was pointed out that the county had since abandoned its original plans in favor of putting in a new pole barn-type structure in­ stead. but city officials said they had heard nothing about it from anyone from the Board of Commissioners. So despite not recommending the portable classroom, the council also is sending the DNR a message that it would support some­ thing else being installed at the site. Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer had approached the council two weeks ago with the original proposal, for which the DNR sought the city's opinion because tM site is on a flood plain. The sheriff said the move is necessary because the shelter desperately needs more space for animal* and for personnel. Council on Aug. 14 tabled the issue and See COUNCIL, continued page 17 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 31, 1995 — Page 3 BIE speaker emphasizes importance of ‘School to Work’ program by J earn Gallap Staff Writer Cindy Ballard, director of Special Projects for the Michigan Jobs Commission, was guest speaker al the 13th annual Business Industry. Education (BIE) luncheon Monday. Ballard said the Hastings Area School Sys­ tem is headed in the right direction with its business partnerships and other involvement with area businesses and industries. She cred­ ited the system for the wort: already being done in scbool/business partnerships to make lhe transition from school to work a smooth, profitable one for both student and business owner. These efforts at the local level will get a big boost from the Stale of Michigan with an expanded "School to Work" (STW) program, she said. She outlined the state program, which uses federal grants funneted through the Jobs Commission that will amplify the programs that help graduating students go from school io a good first Job in a high-skill, high-wage career. Ballard said the shift in emphasis from preparing a student to go to college to a "school to wort" was made necessary by the demands of the wort place. She pointed out that a college degree is no longer an automatic ticket to a high-paying job as it was in the past The Jobs of tomorrow require training be­ yond high school, she said, but not necessar­ ily a four-year general degree. Fifty percent of Michigan's young people do not go to college and just half of those wbo do cam a degree. Of the those who do graduate, about 30 percent will get jobs that do not require a four-yew degree, she said. If a student starts college, finishes college, or just goes to wort after graduation. "there is a mismatch between what is being taught and the skills needed in today’s economy.” Ballard said. While Michigan is creating jobs at more than twice the national rate, the decline in its skilled labor force is a major concern, she said. "Michigan was once viewed as a highly skilled state. That is Dot so any more." Bal­ lard said. She noted that highly skilled workers are now in their 50s and 60s. and in the auto in­ dustry alone. Michigan has seen more than 50JXX) skilled workers retire. "I wish I could tell you we have replace­ ments. but we don't. Lack of skilled trained workers has a serious long-term effects for Michigan's businesses." To deal with the systemic problem, a team of members from the Michigan Jobs Com­ mission and the Michigan Department of F-ducation has been awarded a federal grant of $49 million over five years. Those funds will allow the team to expand the current "School to Work" program into a compre­ hensive system the serves all students, col­ lege and non-college alike. She identified key strategies for building the system as establishing partnerships in every labor market area in the state and hav­ ing the private sector play a dominant role. For example, the board that governs lhe "School to Wort' program for Barry. Cal­ houn and Branch counties must include a 51 percent of private sector membership, and the chairman of that board also must be from lhe private sector. A comprehensive system will be built, not just another program. Ballard continued. The system would include parts of the "School to Wort" program already in place, such as youth apprenticeship, tech prep, trade academies, cooperative education and so on. The new program will focus on career ex­ ploration and service learning opportunities that go on in the elementary and middle school years, as well as students later earn­ ing a high school state endorsed diploma, skill certificates, a first job on a career path­ way and enrollment in further training, in­ cluding registered apprenticeships or admis­ sion to college. "The STW grant has a great deal of flexi­ bility. and will be used as venture capital to stimulate local creative and redirecting re­ sources already available," she said. Focusing on results and on high skill, The Hastings cheerleaders wait to lead the singing of the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance at the 13th annual Business/lndustry/Education luncheon ready do business here.* she concluded. Fred Jacobs, a member of the Barry Comity Futuring Committee, urged parents, government, business and educators all to get involved in the education of children. As a member of the Futuring Commillec, Jacobs said, be bu found that people like Barry County because they are comfortable here, and it is a great place to live. But, be noted, a tour of any street or road in the county will reveal the building and growth more people bring. Infrastructures and schools must expand to meet the demands at that growth, he said. Hastings Is not the only school district with building needs and an upcoming elec­ tion, Jacobs said, pointing to a millage elec­ tion set for Lakewood, and expansion in St. high wage occupations is also necessary, with outcomes that can be measured. The STW program will also have interim mea­ sures that will be evaluated, such as how many students will have developed a career plan, the numbers involved in work-based learning experiences and lhe number of em­ ployers participating in wort-based learning opportunities. "We are targeting occupations and careers that our employers desperately need. In man­ ufacturing areas, occupations such as tool and die makers, machinists and mold makers are our highest priorities. Also, other highwage business areas in the service industries, health and financial, will be encouraged. Plastics and auto suppliers are also targeted for state-wide and local efforts. "We want to keep Michigan businesses that will lead us into the next century. And that means focusing on businesses who al- an Jobs Commission, HE luncheon. DEMOLITION, continued from page 1 night's council meeting as well and later that night news anchor Tom Van Howe said during the broadcast that lhe station stands by its story. Jim Peurach also said Pennock earlier promised it would give citizens dunces to buy and move the bouses io save them, but dktn't. Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum echoed residents' contentions, saying. "I think it's a real sad day for our community. The Han­ ning Commission said no (to Pennock's pro­ posal). the City Council said no. This is like having younguer whose parents have never said no.' Gray then pointed out that the historic district study committee, of which Mrs Peurach was chairwoman. also was told no by council, but petitions for a city-wide vote will be circulated nonetheless (see story elsewhere in this edition). Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell said he resented residents' insinuations that council members are 'low lifer " Jim Peurach said the council has done nothing wrong, but he and others tear that eventually Pennock will get what it wants because the property no longer has bouses on It and because it has such a powerful economic impact on the community. “We re encouraging you to abide by the zoning laws.' he said, noting that Petmock needs special use permits to have the park­ ing lot in the residential neighborhood. Peg Peurach said. "We still care whether those bouses are there or not. We think they've (Pennock) done a pre-emptive strike here' Councilwoman Evelyn Brower told Mrs. Peurach that she waml giving Pennock the same coostderaum while the histone district will face a city-wide vote after council de­ Died its establishment. But Ketchum said it is grossly unfair to compare destroying five houses to circulat­ ing petitions to get an issue on an election ballot. Peurach said io council Monday night, "If city officials will not stand up and enforce their zoning laws, there is do need for them to exist. In fact, they only serve to burden those fair citizens who act lawfully and ethi­ cally. "If the city will not enforce them uni­ formly and fairly, it sets a horrible precedent — that enough power and money will enable you to do whatever you want in this town." Pennock's original proposal, which was voted down by council, was to build the parting kx across Lhe street from the profes­ sional building, which would be expanded to accommodate more room for mental health services and the fitness center. Such an expansion would eat up parting spaces, which could be picked up with the new parting kx. Pennock also proposed establishing a child care center near Walnut Street, not far from lhe proposed parking loL which also prompted resistance from neighboring resi­ dents who claimed that the project would encroach on a residential neighborhood that includes houses with historical significance. t The houses that were demolished were not determined to be historically significant, however. The first house to come down last Thurs­ day morning was al 902 West Green, for­ merly owned by Brenda and Wendell Ar­ mour Jr. Brenda Armour said lhe lease on the house ran out at midnight Wednesday and lhe machines were at the scene about eight hours later Hamilton did oot return the Banner's phone calls to obtain further comment. Rep. Geiger to speak at 1st Friday forum State Rep. Terry Geiger will be guest speaker at the next First Friday forum at noon Sept. 8 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Geiger, a Republican wbo is serving his first term as a legislator in Lansing, will talk about recent developments in state poli­ tics, including school financing, the pro­ posal to fund the outstate courts and charter schools Other topics also will be covered. The former chairman of the Barry County Republican Party, Geiger was elected in 1994 after winning an August primary field that included seven candidates and after turn­ ing back a challenge last November from Democrat Robert Edwards. He also served as a trustee on that Town­ ship Board before he resigned to run for state legislator, succeeding Bob Bender, wbo re­ tired after 12 years of service. Geiger serves on the Appropriations Committee and is chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Judiciary. A resident of Woodland Township. Geiger owns a farm service business in Lake Odessa. The Lunch and Leam aeries, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Commiuee, is held co the first Friday of every month at the Thomas JetTenon Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson meets. The next program originally was schedu'ed for Sept. 1. but it was moved because of lhe Labor Day holiday weekend. Suite Rep. Howard Wettcrs. a Democrat from Michigan's Thumb area, originally was scheduled to speak Sept 8. but he suddenly had another commitment. Welters instead will speak in the October forum. Rep. Terry Geiger YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Every American Wants A Safe Blood Supply. Here's What W/re Doing About It NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: TtIE AMERICAN BLOOD SUPPLY to ajnauafjy FLEXIBLE PERSONNEL 725 W. State St. • Hastings, MI 49058 Full-Time Positions Available Taking Employment Applications SALES - Counter Sales: ends/nights l6.00/hr. Full-time'week- area: FOOD PROCESSORS - Lake Odessa area: 1st & 2nd shifts, '4.25/hr EXPERIENCED MACHINE OPERATOR Hastings area: Full-time, trial-hire 10 hour days. •6.50 - *7 00/hr plus O.T. 4 BEFORE DONATING BIjOOD. EAOIIX*Jt XtS ASKED MULTIPLE QUESTIONS Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same. Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals Charles Biggs, Secretary Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 616­ 945-9554 to subscribe. MACHINE OPERATOR - Hastings Full-time, all shifts *5.70 & up. 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board ot Appeals. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. The opening of the luncheon featured mu­ sic by the Hastings High School band and cheerleaders leading the singing of the na­ tional anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Ben Herring, president of lhe Hast­ ings Area Ministerial Association, gave the invocation, and Hasting Area Chamber of Commerce member Kathy LaVictor gave the welcome. The luncheon, the traditional event kickIng off the new school year. Is co-sponsored by the Hasting Area Chamber of Commerce and the Hastings Area School System. All cf the Hastings civic clubs were repre­ sented. as well as many businesses. Indus­ tries and members of the Hastings Area School System, St. Rose School and the Barry Intermediate School District. Superin­ tendent Carl Schoessel handled the Introduc­ tions. GENERAL LABORERS - Freeport area: 1st shift, full-time, tnal hire, ’6.50/hr. Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 12,1995 com­ mencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. 284 N. Briggs Rd. concerning the following: 1. ZBA 95-08-13Tax ID. No. 017-021-00, a request by Jon & Kim Black, to located a double wide mobile home with 7 ft. 6" sidewalls & cathedral ceil­ ings on parcel "C" of Julia Wolowicz former property on Cobb Lake Rd. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the township clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public meeting. Written letters of comment will be ac­ cepted until the start of the meeting. "The future of all of us is in the marketing of our students." be said. The teachers of Hastings have a big re­ sponsibility. along with parents and busi­ nessmen, in instilling the right attitude in students. 'It's bo* you handle them; it's what you say to them. It's up to you to make changes: yon have io make the differences. The young people need cur help. 'Change Is everywhere: accept that and make progress happen. Tolerate II. work with It and meet it head on. We have a big job ahead of us; let's go and get it done." he SYSTEMS OPERATOR - Hastings area: Full­ time. experience W/AS400, wage negotiable, 1st shift, trial-hire. LIGHT ASSEMBLY - Vermontville area: 1st shift. lull-time, trial-hire, ‘5.50/hr. AUTO BODY REPAIR - Full-time, experience helpful, wage negotiable, 1st shift. 6 7 AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS. kxlayapw^auatoritf bmrfs tan. mkAiftx. HEALTHY AMERICANS ARE ENCOURAOD TO VOLUN­ TEER TO OVE BLOOD far *r Nt»xJ tranafuMiwn ear* yn»r CONSTRUCTION - Full-time, '5.50/hr., trial­ hire. No Appointment Necessary (616) 948-8555 e.o.e �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 31, 1995 ^jT\ Letters from our readers... Community vs. Pennock: David vs. Goliath To The Editor: • I have lived in Barry County for 28 years. 1 vote regularly, pay taxes, work, volunteer hundreds of hours for my community, and 1 have children who attend area schools. 1 have hoped they would live here, work here and send their children to area schools Well, just because 1 now live in Rutland Township does not mean I do not care. I lived 23 yean of my life only blocks from Pennock Hospital and that is where this all starts. A few yean ago. Pennock offered to buy houses at prices people could only dream of. Why? Well, they needed to expand. So they built retirement complexes on swamp land or wetlands. Well, you must start to wonder, how did they do it? Fanners can’t even plow their fields if there are wetlands. They did. and they used your tax supported city park to build up their hype about their complexes they can­ not rent out. Did you ever wonder how did those houses get so close to the park? Did you realize that your City Council members, your mayor, your school board and some lawyers are connected in some way to Pennock Hospital? One council member has a price tag on his business. The mayor is planning to move from the city, so why would she care? The school board and Pennock Hospital board have shared members, and now a good many lawyers are on Pennock’s payroll. Pennock officials should be pretty sure of themselves because they covered almost all the bases' How many of you were lied to about the historic district? How many actually read the proposal? Well, I believe the people against the district are not worried about whethei they can or cannot plant daises. They are worried about cost, and I can tell you some of the peo­ ple against the district arc worried only about themselves. Now how many times where you lied to by Pennock Hospital? Why not walk down Green We are outraged and sickened at the abhorr­ ing actions of Pennock Hospital in demolishing the bouses on the south side of Green Street after their P.U.D. was denied. Clearly, the arrogant hearts of those in charge at Pennock have been revealed We are equally angered at the “hands off’ attitude of a few members of the City Council who find anything Pennock proposes accep­ table without regard to its surrounding neighborhood. Il is time for each of us in Barry County to re-examine the magnitude of this situation to all the people of this area, including those who are employed or who hold positions at Pen­ nock — doctors, nurses, secretaries, volunteers, etc. Arc people content to let a few make decisions for their county that are clearly not community-conscious? Is a paycheck more important than moral character? If big businesses are allowed to dictate their own version of what progress means to Hastings and the surrounding area just because the revenue they bring for the city in tax dollars b seen as “profitable.” then the quaint and friendly image that we have ac­ quired over the years will rapidly fade into oblivion. We can’t help but wonder if all of this could have been avoided if the Maple Ridge Historic District had become a reality. The loss of “freedoms” that having a Historic District would bring is small compared to the great losses that will occur if businesses like Pen­ nock are allowed to have their own way without regard for those who keep them in business. Community consciousness means counting the views and lives of others just as significant as your own. How significant did the Pennock leadership consider those neighbors who live around the rubble that Pennock has created? We must act now against the ultimate scheme of lhe Pennock board and CEO. Please remember, words mean nothing if they are contradicted by one’s actions. Don’t let yourselves be fooled by all the rhetoric that is coming from those in powerful positions. Look at what they are doing! How much more do we have to lose before we wake up? Citizens of Barry County, it b time to unite and take a stand' Bret and Becky Hoxworth Hastings Pennock did not keep its word To The Editor. ~ c. On April 18, Dan Hamilton. CEO of Pen­ nock Hospital, delivered a letter to Hastings City Council, which I will quote lhe entire let­ ter so I will not be accused of taking anything out of context. “I want io alleviate the concern following last night s public hearing with respect to the possible demolition of houses on Green Street. “It was not last night, and is not now, our intention to demolish any houses on Green Street, until such time as our proposed project has tven approved John Cameron’s remarks were intended to emphasize our need to pro­ ceed wtth this project expeditiously. Hb com­ ments were not intended to suggest immediate demolmon plans and. io the extent that such an inference was taken, we apologize “In fact, we intend to offer each of the houses that must be removed from the site to any citizen wbo wishes to bid. with lhe understanding that when the time comes, the structures be promptly removed from the site so that we can proceed with our plans. Hopefully, interested persons can purchase a home at a bargain price and the existing houses can be preserved. “In light of the concerns you expressed and out of respect for the sensitivities for all in­ volved. we will not seek demolition permits until such lime as the process we are now in has been completed. the project has been ap­ proved. and we are officially ready to begin. This letter constitutes Pennock Hospital's commitment to that effect. "Again, let me apologize for the constemation this may have caused It is important that we proceed diligently toward completion of this project. However, at no time did we plan to act precipitously.” N-vw he writes another letter to the council on Aug. 25, slating among other things, “demolition permits were obtained to remove all the structures due to their hazardous condi­ tion. the vandalism committed, and to prepare lhe site for future hospital uses. As you recall, the hospital made a commitment...not to demolish the structures until our P.U.D. ap­ plication had been decided. Let there be no mistake, this hospital, and myself as its CEO. have and always will, act in good faith and honor our word.” Where is the good faith? When did they honor their word? Instead we get more double talk. The building inspector said the houses were all in suitable condition, people had been recently living in them, and Pennock themselves hoped the homes could be preserv­ ed. and the police have had no reports of vandalism! Even though the houses were removed for “future” projects, no one was given an op­ portunity to bid and receive a house at a bargain price! Even though lhe project’s fate was “decided”, lhe commitment was clearly contingent on project approval. The hospital’s action here and over the last several projects leaves one question: Do these people really expect us to trust them with our lives? Kellie Vaal Hastings Take back our city Devoi-d to the interests of Barry Cotatty Since 1856 PuMahed by . Hvtfap Banner. Inc. In recent issues of the Hastings Banner I have read several letters attributing Mime very strange motives to the upcoming U.N. Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. Statements such as “Marriage is seen as the root of all evil.’’ "The family is also blamed for most violence to women and girls" and “eliminating motherhood” are given as pan of the conference agenda, without giving the source of this information. I have a copy of lhe U.S. policy goals (from the U.S. Department of State. July 31. 1995). These goals include: improving women's economic security, empowering women and strengthening families, promoting education, improving women’s health, protecting human righu, protecting and supporting children, and enabling women to participate in decision making. Nowhere in this document can 1 find anything that would support the accusations To The Editor: To The Editor. Just in case someone hadn't noticed it. the “good ol* boys’ club” in Hastings is up, well and running. Does anyone besides us think it’s time the citizens of Hastings take back their city? John and Esther Walton Hastings Let’s vote ‘yes’ to solve problems To The Editor I just got home from the open house and orientation at the middle school in which my daughter will be in sixth grade. 1 was pleased with the changes that have been instituted by Mr. Spahr and lhe staff. The building was brightly pair ted and attrac­ tive. It was obvious that the besi possible use was being made of the facilities I was appalled when we reached the rooms on the top floor, where her classrooms will be. One room had no windows, only one door, and no means of circulating air. The room across the hall had a window marked “emergency exit,” but would only be useful 1 have been a citizen of Hastings and a cable subscriber for a number of years Previously, I have tolerated Amencabie's lack of services and business practices. Residents of Hastings pay more for cable ser­ vice and receive less than other neighboring cities. Now coat of the basic service, which is below par in penormance. has been raised with no explanations or additions Amencable has a monopoly in the city of Hastings and communicates a take-it-orleave-h attitude with its customers. Each cable subscriber pays a monthly basic service fee. yet when service is interrupted it is not pro-rated. Amencabie 's service people rarely have the answers their customers need. The company is more than willing to turn on a premium channel, but if your family does not enjoy or want that channel any more, it coats three times the amount to turn it off. Amencable only offers previews of premium channels at its discretion. set forth in these letters to the editor. We all need to do our homework to avoid buying in to misconceptions which seem to take on a life of their own if repeated often enough. A good example of a popular myth b the widely-held idea that the U.S. spends inor­ dinately large amounts on foreign aid when, in fact, foreign aid makes up a scant one per­ cent of the national budget, which is less of its gross domestic product than is spent by any other major industrial country. Diversity of thought b important and necessary, but divisive and negative attitudes hinder progress. In these complicated times, as we approach lhe 21st century, it is important to work together for the human dignity of all people on earth. Opression and hunger of anyone diminishes us all. Shirley Wietnik Hastings bond issue. We must be aggressive in solving the school problems. We have another opportunity to provide appropriate educational environments for our children. 1 Make sure your neighbors, relatives and friends support our schools Sept. 25. Please, for all our children, vote “yes.” David Doozan Hastings Write us a... LETTER! The Hastings BANNER wetoomae and encourages Mm »lhe editor as a means of expressing an opinion or ■ point of view on subjects of current general interest Send Mera to: Letters to lhe Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastrings, Ml 49058 ■ Amencable does not appear to be very con­ cerned with practicing good business. They have fallen way behind modern programming in cable service. Pay-per-view, which can be subscribed elsewhere. is not even offered. Bvh area sports channels, which again are offered in other cities, are not available through AmericaHe. PASS channel (Lions. Tigers, Pistons) is only available if bought with a premium channel. Amencable forces its customers who warn PASS Io subscribe and pay for ■ premium channel they may not want. ESPN2, a new sports channel, and the mother channel of our own West Michigan Whitecaps, is not even offered. Recently I called to find out when this channel would be offered. I'm still waiting for a response. Let s end tlus monopoly by either inviting a rival cable company into our city or deman­ ding better service from Amencable, which seems to have forgotten that in the service in­ dustry. "The Customer Is Always Right." David Flood Hastings Know Your Legislators: 1 i’ Opinion HastingsBaNNER To The Editor: Let’s end Amencabie’s monopoly Citizens should unite against demolition To The Editor: Avoid buying into misconceptions Street and look around? You will be able to count at least three times, if not more, just by walking. If you do, be careful because there are asbestos shingles on one of those houses that was destroyed! What is Pennock to do when they need to expand? Instead of these retirement com­ plexes. why didn’t they put parking in there? Why not buy land, with no houses on it, and build another section to H. Other hospitals have done it. As a matter of fact, our schools have done it. We have several elementary schools m our area that haven’t destroyed the areas surroun­ ding them. The historic district could have saved all of this, but now it is David against Goliath, and 1 sure hope the voters will decide, because 1 still believe in our community, and I believe those houses represent how Pennock will be after we get our say — destroyed! Mary Spurgeon Hastings nii mi—----- ------------------ — Spancar Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. ‘ ' Cart Lavin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington DC. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormuia, regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the Uniled States House of Representatives. Washingion DC. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linde Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carton, Woodbind. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831 District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (al of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760 State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (al of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. Stale Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48903, phone (517) 373-0642 How was this year’s A Dwteon at J-Ad Graphcs Inc. IBM N Broadway Hastnga. M< 4905S-06C2 (•16) 045-0554 Stephan Jacoba Trwuufet FrxteHSocnesr/ •NEWSROOM* David T. 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Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH, Corner State Rd . and Boll wood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Sensor Pastor. Rev DoMld Brad. Asaooane Potor. Rev Tod Clarti. Youth Ptotor Sunday 10a m. Sunday School. II a m Morning Worship. 6 p.m. Evening activities Wednesday 7 p.m. — share groups m venom home* Contact church office for mfo on these Prayer and Bible study al the church. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Lawrence Hubtey. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a.m . Morning Wonhip. 11.00 a m Sunday School. 600 p.m.. Evening W'orthip; 7:15. Youth Fellowship Nursery for all service.. Prayer meeting. 700 p.m. Wednesday WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coat* Grove Road Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10 30 INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd.. Hastings, bti 49058) meeting at Thomas Jeffersod Hall, comer at Green aad Jefferson. Ilanarr. Jim Sadasky Phone HASTINGS APOSTOLIC 948-4045. Sunday Servian - 9:30 TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand am., BMe School; 10:30 a m.. St.. Hastings. Pastor David Morning Worship; 6:00 pan.. WILCOMI CORNERS Burgett. 948-8890 or MS-2667 Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. UNITED METHODIST Sunday School 10 a m; Sunday Wednesday. m bane BMe Body CHURCH. 3ISS N. Brondway. Morning Wonhip 11 a.m ; Sunday Call far loaaxNi - 623-3110. Hasting*. Ml 49051. Pastor Carl Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Litchfield. Phone (Woodlaad) BMe Study 7 p.m.. If interested in CHUBCH OF THE 567-4061 or Darlene Pickard. a free Home BMe Study, please NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad-' MS-9974. Wonfap Services — call for more detail* way. Randall Hartman. PMfar. My.9«0an ad 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Scrvicea: 9:45 n.m. Sunday QUIMBY UNITED Sunday School. 9:45 am 4-H School Hour; 11.-00 lb Morning METHODIST CHURCH M-79 meet* Mondays. 6:30 p.m. » 100 Worship Servin; 6:00 p.m Even-, » m — * 1- r*. . A. M,. A A West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge p. m. dioic ssauy. ^unaa^uys. ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 5:15 p.m. at Detort* Gasper*. 801 Sernas far Adults. Teens and a.m.; Wontap II a.m. After Barber Rd . Haaimp Maa i ChMmn. Breakfast will be meeting the third School Spacial Wednesday. 4 p.m. Saturday of each month until fur­ P.O Bo. 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 BARRY CO. CHURCH Oi ther nonce. Cail Mr. Stephen Lewis THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave>at MS-5365. WORD OF FAITH Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake vice*: BMe Clasen 10 a.m.. WorGRACE BRETHREN BIBLE Mp II a.m. Eveaing Servius 6 CHURCH (formerly called The Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 90-2349. p.m. Wadanday: BMe Study 7 Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Sunday worship 9:00 a.m. and p m. Norman Herron. Minuter 10:45 am. Sunday Childrens Phone 945-2938. Bible Survey on Hastiap. Ru* Sarver. Pastor Ementu*. MV9224 Sunday Ser- church Tuesday prayer and share vidtns ia the home . Free BMe Cor tone 930 a.m. Wednesday evening respondena Course^ • vtcaa. 9:45 a m - Btbie Cleats far ail ago. 10:40 a m - Morning servee 6:30 p.m. Youth group ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN Wonhtp. 5 30 p.m Youth meeting meeu Wednesday 6:30 p.m also. CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 Nursery available far all tervice* with George and Barb Kimplc. McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058. •45-9116; 6:30 p.m - BMe study Bring the whole faintly Father Gate Johnson Vicar Phone far ail Thunday. 7:30 p.m.. 623-2050 (Dehon) after 6 pm prayer and BMe ttudy. thanag weekday* or all day weekends. your MB. Tbursstey. 7:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Prayer 9:45 a.m.; Devotion* and softball far the Mau 10:00 a m. - 1928 Book of youth Common Prayer HASTINGS GOD. 1674 ASSEMBLY Waal State OF Bond. (>iu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kate dab or Jamor BMe Qua (ages 8-12); Yc«h Munatncs or Teen BiMe Qua (age. 13-19); Aduh BMe Study - No <e Ma. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Heating*. Michigan •48-8004 Kevin Sharkey. Semor Pmaor fames R. Barrett. AM. Psssor Sunday Service.: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Oasacs for all Mm; 11 a m. Morning Wonhip •Service. Jr. Church up to. 4th Grade 6:00. Service Wednewtay 6:30 Awana dabs; rOO £.m_. Teen in Houseman HaU; 700 p.m . Aduh* Prayer mnrtmg; 1:15 p.m.. Aduh Choir CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Crack Rd., 1 mi. South. Pastor Brant Btrnbrnn Phone 623-2215. Sunday Ichod at IOOOa.m.;WordupllOOa n .EvenmgServ.ctai 600p m.; Wednesday Prayer BMe 700 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Kefler. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Diractor at Chnstian Educowu Becky Oexler. Program/Youth Director. Sunday, Sept. 3 — 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Service broadcast over WBCH AM and FM Nursery provided. Mon day. Sept. 4 — Labor Day (church office daeed). Wednesday. Sept. 6 — 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday. Sept. 7 11:00 United Way Kick-off Lcnaon Sharp Hal! NASHVILLE ARFA ST. CYRIL'S 'CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Flther Charles Fuher. Pastor A tmsaioa of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hasting* Sunday Mam 9:30 am GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 152-9221. Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Tune Before the Service. Nursery, children * ministry, youth group, aduh small group mumtry. leader­ ship training The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINUS SAVINOS S LOAN, FA Hactlng* and Lak* 00mm WMN FUNHAL HOME Hasting, FUXFAS INCOtPOBATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.OJ.C. TH! HASTINGS BANNSR AND MMINDfR 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSUY PHARMACY "Prttscriptkxra" — 118 S. jetferaon — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hsstlngs. Michigan HASTINGS FIMR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dow I tag. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright. (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone). Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m ; Sunday School 11 t00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:0(F p.m. Prayer time: Wednesdays. 7:00 p.m Awana Program Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p m Ages 3 and 4 thru 5<h and 6th grade GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. PMtor Phone 945-9414 Sunday, Sept. 3 - 8XJ0 aad 1(H» a m Holy Communion Thunday. Aug. 31 — 7XJ0 Small Group Leaders. 8«) p.m. AA. Tuesday. Sept. 5 — 7 00 Shepherding Comm. Wednesday. Sept. 6-800 HAMA Breakfast; 700. Saewardstap Comm . Sarah Circle HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, corner of Green aad Church street*. Dr. Buffard W. Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Chrutoa Education Craig Stapen. Music Coordinator and Orgatust Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free budding wab elevatw to all floors. Broadcast of worship aervia over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m. SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE THRU SEPTEMBER 3: Worship 9:30 a.m. — wnh child care for in­ fant* and toddlen thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAYS Family Church Night — Prepared light meal t 00 p.m.; BMe Study and Activioe* far Kids 6:45 p.m.. First Wweekday of mouth is Game Night fa all ages EVERY THURSDAY. STAR­ TINGSEPT 7 - Children's Choir 4W pm. Youth Handbell* 4:30 p.m.; Handbell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m Sunday. Sept 10 - RETURN TO FALL SCHEDULE — Grandparents Dey; Sunday School Rally Day and Coo­ tmental Breakfast 9:30 am. Cof­ fee FeUowstap 10 30 a m . and Worship 11:00 a m. SUPPORT GROUPS - V I P 's (Visually Im­ paired Persons) 9:30 a m first Fri­ day of month September thru May. Narcotic* Anonymous 12 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Fnday. and 8:00 p m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12 30 p m Wednesdays. TOPS No 338 - 9 15 a.m Nellie A. Welk NASHVILLE - Dwiine L. Himmood, 39, of Nashville, passed away on Tuesday, August 22. 1995 al his residence. He was born on May 25. 1956 in St. Johns, the son of William and Darlene (Martin) Hammond. He attended Perry Elementary School, Maple Valley High School, and graduated from Olivet High School. He married Diana Wells on May 1, 1982 in Vermontville. Mr. Hammond was a Sound Engineer for the Rare Earth Band, and at Sandyland Park in Nashville He was a guitarist singer, and song­ writer performing in the D. Hammond Band, the Hammond Company Band, and the Para­ dise Ridge Bano. He also was a Cable T.V. Installer for Horizon Cable Company in Charlotte. He loved horses, motorcycles, and woodworking. He was preceded in death by his infant son, James Lee Hammond, father, William Hammond and his grandparents. Surviving arc his wife, Diana; sons, James Lee (Hammond) Wildman of Mulliken and Levon D. Hammond of Charlotte; stepson, Ben Covert of Nashville; mother, Darlene Hammond of Nashville; brother, Jim (Amy) Hammond of Nashville; sisters, Jen (Don) Brinks of Wyoming, Debra (Rick) Farrell of Charlotte; also several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Memorial Services were held on Friday August 25, 1995 at the Nashville Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam Library. Maple Valley High School Band Boosters. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley-Genther Funeral Chapel in Nashville. Clarence G. "Scotty9 Scott MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Clarence G. “Scotty" Scott, 60, of Middleville, passed away on Friday, August 25, 1995 at home. He was born on January 11,1935 in Pulton, New York, the son of Harold and Reda (Smith) Scott He wu railed in Merid.-n, New Yort: and attended Calo Meridian High School, graduat­ ing in 1952. He obtained an Associate Degree from Corneil Univeraity. He waa married to Helen M. Kenuish on October I, 1955 at South Byron, New York. They have reaided in Middleville since 1967. Mr. Scott was employed at Van Keulen and Winchester since 1967 as a Lumber Buyer. He was an active member of the Middleville United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Helen M Scott; two daughters, Evelyn (Jeff) dark of Unden and Julie (Neil) Marshall of Ludington; three sons, David Scon of Benzonia, Steven Scoa of Traverse City A Hance. Angela Lawson, Jon Scott of Spring Lake A Hance, Kendra Htzek; four grandchildren. Scott, Danny, Courtney and Thomas; two brothers, Robert Scoa of Meridian New York and Fred Scoa of Sterling. New York; three sisters, Mary Svarney of De Land, Florida, Janet Whitford of Auburndale, Florida, Nonna Borekhuizen of Plainville, New York; father-in-law, Edward Kenuish of Batavia, New York; many nieces and nephews. Cremation has tsken place. A Memorial Service was held on Sunday August 27. 1995 st the Middleville United Mrthndisr Church with Reverend Lynn Wagner and Reverend Harold Fiibrandt officiating. In lieu of (lowers. Memorial contributions msy be made to Middleville United Methodist Church or Barry Community Hospice. The family would lute to thank the many friends and church family who have been so supportive in their prayers, thoughts and visits. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. | Eldon L. Houghtalinf’ | DOWLING - Eldon L. Houghuling, 71, of Dowling, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 1995 at his residence. He was born on July 11, 1924 in Hastings, the son of John and Maree (lauch) Houghuling. He graduated in 1942 from Delton-Kellogg High School and attended Michigan State University for a year. Mr. Houghuling served with the United Sutes Army from 1943 to 1946 in the Pacific. He was employed for several years at Intersute Motor Freight in Battle Creek; 10 years at Eaton Corporation in Battle Creek, and 23 yean at E.W. Bliss in Hastings, retiring in 1987. He was married to Lou Prestidge on January 18, 1948. Mr. Houghuling played semi-pro baseball and was a Little League Manager of Cedar Creek boys for many yean; enjoyed farming and raising Black Angus Cattle, hunting, fish­ ing and traveling; had called square dancing since 1956 and had taught square dancing at Delton-Kellogg Schools and in adult education classes for many yean; traveled across the country to international square dance conven­ tions; was a member of the Michigan Fiddlen Association. Surviving are his wife, Lou; sons, Brace Houghuling of Battle Creek and Wayne Houghuling of Delton; daughters, Mary Kaye Pease of Dowling and Marsha Houghuling of Hastings; four grandchildren; a great grand­ daughter, sisters, Margaret Clark of Charlotte and Donis Jiles of Hastings. Funeral Services were held on Saturday August 26. 1995 at Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Reverend Gerald Gallaway officiating. Burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton District Library or McCallum United Brethren Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. LAKE ODESSA - Nellie A. Wells, 79. of Lake Odessa, passed away on Sunday August 27, 1995 in Grand Rapids. She was born on February 24, 1916 in Woodland, the daughter of Sylvester and Vera Ehen Curtis. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1933 and married Irol Wells on December 25, 1934. Mrs. Wells attended Lakewood United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by one brother, Kendal Cunis and five sisters, Dorothy McLeod, Gertrude Darting, Artie Nickerson, Allie Leffell and Letha Southwell. Surviving arc her husband, Irol; two sons, Jeff (Judy) Wells of Lake Odessa and Curtis (Chris) Weils of Lake Odessa; one daughter. Saundrr (Pete) Schanski of lorua; eight grand­ children; two great grandchildren; five sisters, Thelma Barnum of Hastings, Violet Jordan (rf Woodland, Joyce (Gilbert) V roman of Saranac, Mildred (George) Waldron of Hastings, Barba­ ra (Morris) Weeks of Middleville; four brothers, Elwyn (Alberta) Curtis of Hastings, Cart Cunis of Sunfield, Ivan (Shirley) Cunis of Tennessee, Glendon (Betty) Curtis of Woodland. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday August 30, 1995 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church with Reverend Ward Pierce officiating Burial was in Woodland Memorial Part. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance or Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. | Charles Edward Hartman EVART - Charles Edward Hartman, 65, of Evart, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 1995 at his residence He was born on July 19,1930 in Scottville, the son of Clarence Hartman and Edith Dixon. He graduated from Scottville High School in 1948. He attended Ferris State University and Mid Michigan Community College. Mr. Hartman moved from Gladwin to the Evart area in 1968. He married Martha Yvonne Swinehart on May 9, 1981 in Reed Qty. He was employed as an area Law Supervisor for the DNR, retiring in 1984; then worked for Osceola County as Drain Commissioner, Soil & Saniution Director, A Parks Commissioner. Mr. Hartman was a member of the American Legion, Loyal Order of Moose, A the National Rifle Association. He was a Veteran ofthe United States Army, serving from 1948 to 1949. He served fa the Reserve Corps from 1949 to 1954. He enjoyed his farm and raising sheep. Surviving are his wife, Martha Yvonne Swinehart Hartman; two sons, Charles E. Hart­ man Jr. of Kalamazoo and Michael A. Hartman of Kalamazoo; special niece, Kelly Yvonne Swinehart of Evart; two brothers, Gary Hart­ man of Hastings and Cart Hartman of Bay City; two sisters, Ardith Boulter of Otsego and Judy Seeber of Middleville; two grandchildren Funeral Services were held on Wednesday August 30, 1995 at Corey Funeral Home with Reverend Nicholas Martin officiating. Interment was at Stryker Cemetery, Evan Township in Osceola County. Memorial contribution may be made to the American Cancer Society. I___ ^gmuzRBerarato______ | HASTINGS - Miss Virginis R. Benedict, 69, of Histings. passed away on Wednesday August 30, 1995 at her residence. Funeral Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home. Metmn L. Binder HICKORY CORNERS - Melvin L. Sincler, 69, of Hickory Corners, passed away on Satur­ day, August 26. 1995 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born on November 15,1924 in Kala­ mazoo, the second of ten children to Wilson and Blanche (Hoffman) Sincler. He grew up in the Recreation Park area of Kalamazoo and attended the Recreation Park School. He served with the United States Army in Germany during World War II and was decorated with the Bronze Star for saving his Sergeant’s life. He wu married to Doris G. Burpee and they have resided in their Gull Lake area home all their married life. Mr. Sincler was employed for 35 years with the State Highway Department in Kalamazoo and was awarded numerous safety awards. He loved outdoors and was an av;d hunter and fisherman. He was a great husband and father for 46 years He was preceded in death by his parrats; sister. Irene Keeler; brother. Richard Pete Sinc­ ler, son, Floyd William Sincler. Surviving are his wife, Doris; two daughters, rem Williams of Grand Rapids and Sandra A Michael Guess of Hickory Corners; two sons, Nathan Sincler of Delton and Ben Sincler of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren, Jeard, Casey. Shawn, Michael. Lisa. Nathan, Kristie and Sarah; two step grandchildren, Samantha and Alexa; three sisters ind spouses, Donna and Dick Grogg of Comstock, Mary Jane of Vicksburg, Sharon and Dick Farrington of Comstock; three brothers and spouses, Donald and Audrey Sincler of Paol, Indiana, Wilson Sincler Jr. of Kalamazoo, Gordon and Shirley Sincler of Richland; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Senices were held on Wednesday August 3a 1995 at the Williams Furaral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment was in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton I Alfred **Bus9Shook| PHOENIX. ARIZONA - Alfred “Bus” Shook, 69, of Phoenix, Arizona and formerty of Hickory Corners, passed away on Saturday, August 26. 1995 at his residence. He was born on March 1, 1926 in Durand. Mr. Shook was a Jeweler A CoastrocUoc Laborer. He was a member of the Hickory Corners American Legion Post 8484. He played Amatuer Baseball and was a member of the Hall Drag World Championship He was married to Rita June Major on December 24, 1950. Surviving are his wife, Rita June; two daughters A spouses, Tracy A Jett Bissea of Nashville, Debbie A Steve Auton of Scotts­ dale, Arizona; grandchildren, Jeffery A Samantha Bissett, Steven A Christena Auton of Scottsdale, Arizona; one brother, Oscar Shook of Roscommon. Cremation has taken place at his request Graveside Memorial Service at E Hictay Corners Cemetery with full military honoa will be held at a later date - to be announced. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. ArthurJ. Haywood HASTINGS - Arthur J. Haywood, 95, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, Angast 27, 1995 at Hayes Green-Beach Hospital in Charlotte He wu born on May 2,1900 in Barry Coun­ ty’s Rutland Township, the son of Alfred and Lydia (Ruckle) Haywood. He attended Irving School and married Fk»* tie (Stila) Beardsley in 1929. Flossie passed away in 1973. They farmed on various Barry County Farms for many yean. He worked for the Chy ofHast­ ings in the Street A Parks Department from 1950 until his retirement in 1962. He also worked for the Peace Corps and the Railroad. Mr. Haywood enjoyed farming, raising flowers A animals, especially his dog “Dopey". He waz ^io preceded in deuh by hU nep children. Paul Rupri|ht and Roaleen Rupright While; brother,, Vera A Fred Haywood. Surviving are hi, nep grandchildren. Rurh (Dolbee) Wortley of Caledonia. Joy (Camp­ bell) Jenkz of Hutinga, Beverly (White) Biek and Meiby MHheana; 13 nep great gratrichildren; five step great great grandchildren. Private Family Graveside Services were to be held at Striker Cemetery in Baltimore Township. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapd-Genther Funeral Home in Nnhville. HASTINGS - June* J. Simon. 66, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Thunday, August 24, 1995 u Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He wu bora on May 7,1929 in Kalamazoo, the son of Charles V. and Edna (Sherrod) Simon. He attended Kalamazoo Central High School and worked 11 yean u a cazpeuer in the family business. He alao worked at several service stations in the Kalamazoo area, includ­ ing service manager u DeNooyer Chevrolet He retired due to health in early 10’a. Mr. Simon served in the United Stales Marine Corps from 1946 to 1941. He wu a member of the VFW Red Arrow Post 1527 in Kalamazoo, The Hastings Grace Lutheran Church and wu an avid oodoors man. He married Ethyl L Jotmcock on May 25, 1971. He wu preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Grace Scoa; stepsister, Doris Amsbury. Surviving are his wife, Ethyle L. Simon of Hastings; sons. James J. Simon Jr. of Tooede, Utah. Guy L. Simon of Ft Worth, Tessa; diughter, Anne Simon of Lansing; stepdaugh­ ters, Linda Hayes of Freeport and Gale Morway of Hastings; two step grandchildren; sister. Nancy (Simon) Phinney of Kalamazoo. Memorial Services were held on Wednesday August 30, 1995 at the Hawing, Grace Luthersn Church with Pastor Michael Anton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made Io Grace Lutheran Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made Iqt Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Lillian K. Wilson HASTINGS - Mrs. Lili inn K Wilsoo. 95. of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday August 29. 1995 u Thornapple Manor in Hastings Funeral Arrangements are pending at die Wren Funeral Home. Thomas L. Richards DELTON - Mr. Thomu L. Richards, 82, of Delton, passed away on Monday, August 28. 1995 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He wu bora on February 12. 1913 in Detroit, the son of Thomu A Mabel (Herberts) Richards. Mr. Richards wu employed in his early yean at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn. He wu also a Stockkeeper al Bell Telephone Company in Dearborn until retirement in 1978. He served with the United Slates Army during World Wu U. He wu preceded in death by bis parents; sitt-r. Virginia Lyttle in 1991; brother-in-law, Richard Leinaar on October 27, 1993. Surviving are one sister, Doris Leinaar of Delton with whom he hu made his home for the put 12 years; two nephews. Nr-man Lyttle of Plymouth and David Lyttle of Ypsilanti; several great nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place at his request No Funeral Services will take place. Interment of cremains to take place u Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 31, 1995 — Page 7 Blair-McKeever united in marriage Hattis-Kemer exchange vows 50th anniversary . . . . • ■ Pastor Russell and Alberta Sarver of Hastings, were married 50 yean ago on Sept. 2. 1945 by Rev. Ted Gandy of Battle Creek He will take charge of the renewal vows al 2 p.m.. and Leah Hand of Lake Odessa, will be singing al the service, she also sang at our wedding. The Sarver family of eight children and their families will be hosting the celebra tion on September 10th at the Grace Brethren Bible Church, 600 Powell Road. Hastings. Open house from 2-5 p.m. We would love to aee you. but request no gifts please Gillean-MacKenzie to wed this weekend Mr. and Mrs Gary M. GiUean of Vcrmomvil’e and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis MacKenzie of . Hastings are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their children. Kelly J. GiUean and Clayton L. MacKenzie to be wed oo Sept. 2. • 1995 at Nashville Assembly of God Church. plan to wed Sept. 29 Cynthia Sue Brumm and Arjen Westennk. both of Kentwood, will he united in marriage • on Sept. 29. 1995 '' Cindy, the daughter of Jerry and Sharon Bauntn of Nashville, is a graduate of Maple Valley High and Kellogg Community Col­ lege, and attended Grand Rapids Community College Arjen, the son of Mr and Mrs. Asuerus Westennk of Nunspeet. the Netherlands, is a , graduate of Hogerc Technischc School. Hilversum. and the University of Nijcnrode. Breukclen. the Netherlands. Both Cindy and Arjen are employed with Baan Company in Grand Rapids Stucks to celebrate 50 wedded years Their, is the American storybook romance. The young farm boy'paratrooper returns from the war with multiple injuries. It is expected that he will lose his leg. but he miraculously recovers al lhe Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek. Nearby, al the Eaton War plant, a lovely young Russian-American girl from Al­ bion worts welding valves for allied aircraft. There will be an open house held on Sept. 3 from 14 p.m. at 14250 Sluck Road (At their daughter's home). Teffts to celebrate 40th anniversary Arietta and Lester Tefft cordially invite you to join them as they renew their w edding vows of 40 years at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Sept. 10, 1995 at the Richland Evangelical Covenant Church. 9300 East D Avenue. Richland. Michigan. An open house will follow the ceremony. Music by the Herminetts. There will be a card and money tree. Leeps to observe 25th anniversary John and Judy (Cleveland! Lccp of Plainwell observed their 25th anniversary on Aug 22. 1995. Celebrations included a fami­ ly dinner at Bay Pointe Restaurant; family picnic at the home of Tom and Bonnie Leep. family get-together at the home of Bruce and Alice Cleveland The Leeps have two children at home — Kendra and Corey Judy taught at Plainwell High School for 12 years. The Leeps own and operate a 200-acre potato and onion farm in Plainwell Lisa Renee Hattis and Kelly James Kerner were united in marriage oo May 20, 1995 at the First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. Parents of the bride are Susan Wilhelmser of Dowling and Ronald Hattis of Bartie Creek. Parenu of the groom are James and Jeannie Kerner of Battle Creek. Maid of honor was Bobbi Frick, friend of the bride. Best man was Kevin Glubke, friend of the groom. Bridesmaids were Erika Hanis. Kristin Kerner, Bridget Bucket and Suja Savarirayan. Groomsmen were Andrew Reynolds, Chris Spencer, Doug Watts and Ray Orton Vocalists were Bridget Bueker and Colleen Lewis. After the ceremony, a reception was held in dieir honor at the Marywood Country Club in Battle Creek. Lisa is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School, a 1992 graduate of the University of California in Los Angeles and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in criminal justice at Wayne State University. She is employed by the State of Michigan as a delinquency ser­ vices specialist in Detroit. Kelly is a 1988 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and a 1992 graduate of •Michigan State University. He is employed as a packaging engineer at United Technologies in Dearborn. After a honeymoon trip to the southern Caribbean, the couple now reside in Dearborn. On May 20, 1995, Jennifer Jo Blair and Chad William McKeever, said their vows before God, their family and friends at Cedar Creek Bible Church. Pastors Brent Branham and Bernard Blair officiated. Jenny, the daughter of Dan and Lorie Blair of Hastings, is a 1994 graduate of Hastings. She is attending Western Michigan University and is employed at First of America. Chad, the son of Stu and Bonnie Peck of Lacey and Henry McKeever of Battle Creek, is a 1992 graduate of Hastings. He also is at­ tending Western Michigan University and employed at First of America. Attendants were maid of honor, Valerie Blair, sister of the bride, Patty Blair and Shan­ non Keizer, sisters of the bride, Mina Bell and Kim Brandt, friends of the bride, and flower girl was Cassandra Norton. Best man was Scott McKeever, brother of the groom, Eric McKeever, brother of the groom. Darrell Slaughter, Brad Thayer, and Chris Keizer, friends of the groom. Usher was Bill Blair, brother of the bride. Ring bearer was Keegan Willis. Soloists were Valerie Norton. Kari Cullen, and Katie Parker. The piano was played by Joyce Brandi. Master and mistress of ceremony was Ran­ dy and Karen Willis of Augusta. Gift bearers were Nathan Norton and Daniel Blair. Guest book attendant was Kelly McGuire with cake servers being Jody Stafford and Jenny Wires, and serving punch was Kelly Brokema. After a honeymoon in Tennessee the couple now resides in Kalamazoo. f Lake Odessa NEWS X ' —. Frans-Gochinas to be wed Nov. 4 Wedding vows will be exchanged on Nov. 4, 1995. by Susan Marie Frans and Steven Greg Gochinas. both of Hudsonville. The couple are the children of Ray and Mary Ann Frans of Grandville and Donna Martin of Hastings. •Die bride-to-be is a graduate of Rogers High School, and the future bridegroom is a graduate of Lewisville High School. Lewisville, Texas. GIRL, A daughter, Karissa Lynn, born to Barry and Stephanie Havens of Interlochen, formerly of Hastings on July 10. BOY, Jonathan Thomas, born at Pennock Hospitl on Aug. 16 at 2:46 a.m. to Melissa and Jim Perry. Middleville, weighing 9 Bm., 14 oes. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Natasha Ann, born at Pennock Hospital oo Aug. 17 at 12:02 to Deb and Chris Ogle, Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs., 11 ozs. and 21M inches long. GIRL, Nicole Lynn, bora at Peanock Hospital on Aug. 18 at 12:55 p.m. to Stacy and John Heuss, Hastings, weighing 6 fos., 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Nicole Aim Capree Holtz, bora M Pennock Hospital oo Aug. It at 3:37 p.m. to Chastity Holtz. Cloverdale, weighing 6 fca.. 3 ozs. and 1956 inches long. ) ------------------------ ;----------------------------------- :—I' Due io the holiday weekend the dinner to benefit Lakewood Chriatian School will be heM a werkkdard— usual, oo Sept. 8. star uh at 4:30 p.m. , , Labor Day comes oo Monday, Sept. 4. Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday. Sept. 3. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. That same day we will have euctly 13 hours of daylight On Tuesday. Sept. 3, the Hastings Order of Eastern Star chapter is having its Friendship Night at 7 JO p.m. Grace Kenyon of Chapter 315 has been invited Io be a guest officer and will serve aa asaoctate conductress Sunflowers an in bloom. Peaches an oo the market. Frail jars, sugar, jar lids and pickling spices an being sold in lhe grocery stores to keep up with the season's demands. Mon new bouses an taking shape. On M-50 between Nash Highway and Bell Road a new house is under construction on the south side across from the Dana Kaufman farm with its Pleasant Valley birds. On Martin Road bet­ ween King and Brown a new bouse is sited at an angle with windows toward the northeast. Another Habitat House is under way oo Jor­ dan Lake Avenue. Lakewood's football season opens Friday night in a game against Hastings al lhe field. The Dennis Seifferiein family of Port Sanilac spent the weekend with their Rohrbacber parenu. The 77th Ger/Gartinger reunion was held as scheduled Sundt.y al the dining room of the Congregational Church. About 35 attended from East Lansing. Kalamazoo. St. Johns. Hastings. Nashville and Ionia, along with the local family members. Officers for the com­ ing year ate Larry Winkler of Hastings, presi­ dent; Fred Raffler of St. Johns, vice presi­ dent: Laurel Gartinger. secretary. The 1 ake Odessa Depot was open Saturday midday, in accordance with the promise that following the official opening oo Depot Day in July, the depot would be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month Other tiroes can be arranged by appointment The driveways on the cast half of Lakeside cemetery are now completed. The widened dnves are filled with crushed limestone as far east as the evergreen trees are planted. The sunny sections of die several drives are graveled. The drives are now wide enough for a pair of automobiles to meet or pass Tom Hacker, son-in-law of Marvin and Ruth Shanks has been named the 1995 Realtor of the Year by the Greater Lansing Associa lion of Realtors He was last year's president of lhe group. His 1995 honor comes from his service to local, stale and national industry organizations He and his sister are partner owners of Coldwell Bank Hacker Co. The follow-up publicity for the Yes Fest, stated that despite the hot and muggy weather on both Saturday and Sunday, the attendance was 8.500 on Saturday and 4.500 on Sunday Billy Dean with his hot-rocking show from Little Texas was a standout, and to was John Michael Montgomery. Tun McGraw was also a hot number. Billy Dean found many of his fan club members in the audience. Michigan leads all states in his fan club memberships. Many of McGraw's songs were from his up­ coming album "AU I Want." In a Lansing survey of local school districts and the manner in which they were impacted by Proposal A, Maple Valley leads the list with increased revenue with an increase of 5617 per pupil representing 15.9 percent Owosso was lecood. Ionia was third and Lakewood was fourth with an 11.8 percent in­ crease of 3511 per pupil for the 1995-96 school year. A golfing outing on the weekend of Aug. 19-20 near Beulah brought high moments to two local golfers On the same hole in con­ secutive shots Vince Heinze and BiU Bulling shot boles-in-one. With an elevated green, no one saw the balls drop in but the golfers saw the flag jiggle and presumed the bsll hit the flag and richoted Instead, another of the four­ some was shocked to find both balls resting in BOY, Stephen, bora al Pennock Hospital oo Aug. 18 at 8:34 p.m. Io Pam Reigler aad Mark Cooley. Middleville, weighing 8 ha.. 655 aa. and 12V> inches long. trwn ! . ■'»* -♦ UIWW WO the cup. 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To learn more about thts commission safes position selling to the Agricultural, Trucking, Construction and Industrial Markets contact: Central Petroleum Company Ron Casper 1449 West 117th Street Cleveland. Ohio <3107-6101 216-521-6630 GARY BEGG AGENCY fata, Hom, Uta, CobbmW ta S HcNgn HraZino^ Ml «H FwMtMU Our offices will be CLOSED MONDAY, SEPT. 4 Our office will be OPEN Regular Hours Saturday, Sept. 2 Stft b tim 1U6 F.zsS.^1 IMrrEs Bt3mt KsMl ClMm Wijtad MMtaT 795-2331 'ZEMfU'iatfM'BI-mi'BMSI �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 31, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: SHOTT FOMCLOtUM NOT1CC (Al CimMil) CovmNo 02007 0508 IC 117 In lhe matter of the TermWiotion of the ParentChild Relationship ol Infant Female Mikula o child and Christine Mikula. her parent(s). Not Ke >t hereby given to Unnamed birthfather allegedly of Hosting. Michigan the (alleged father of the above named minor child, whose whereabouts are unknown. that Catholic Charities of Fort Wayne. Alien County. Indiana, has filed Its Petition. on Augutt 11, 1995. which is a proceeding whereby the petitioner Is ashing that the parent child relationship. and the parental right, of the person to whom this notice is given bo permanent­ ly terminated and that said child be mode o pormo nont word of petitioner for all purposes, including adophttn which said adoption proceedings may not bo contested by the person to whom this notice is given is such person to whom thi. notKe is given foils to oct within the time and in the manner hereinafter sot forth. That »c»d person to whom thi. notice is directed must respond to the petition of Catholic Charities of Fori Wayne. Allen County. Indiana in writing, either in person or by ottomy within thirty (30) days after the lost publication of this notKe. and m cose such person foils to do so. judgement by default may be entered against that person for the relief demanded in sold petition (8/31) MOffTCLAtt FOM CL OSURE SALS PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT TROTT AND TROTT 1$ ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A D€«T AND ANY IN FORMATION OBTAINED Will BE USED FOP THAT MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in ♦he conditions of o mortgage mode by James A. Vsltmon and Patricia K. Veltmon. husband ond wife to Kentwood Savings ond Loon Association n/k/a FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN o United States corporation Mortgagee, doted September 22. 1977. and recorded on September 27. 1977. in Uber 232. on page 878. Sorry County Records. Michigan, on whkn mortgage there Is claimed to bo duo at the dote hereof the sum ol sli thousand three hundred seventy-five ond 85/100 Dollars (S6.375.B5). including interest at 8.500 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided, notko is hereby given I hoi said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a solo of the mortgaged promises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, at 2 00 o'clock p.m.. on September 21. 1995. Said premises are situated in Yankee Springs Township. Wayland. Barry County. Michigan. ond are described os: Lot 5 of Plot of Sunrise Shores according to the recorded plot thereof, os recorded in Libor 5 of Plots, on page 42. being a port of the Northwest 1/4 of Section X. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the dote of such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from rhe dale of such sale Dated: July 14. 1995 FIRST FEDERAL OF MICHIGAN. Mortgagee FIRST FORECLOSURE CENTER Attorneys. 200 First Federal Building Detroit. Ml 48226 (9/14) PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of o mortgage mode by Joseph D BOUCHARD and Roxanne BOUCHARD, husband and wife to COMERfCA BANK (f/k/a Comerico Bonh Battle Creek o Michigan Corporation) Mor tgogee. dated December 8. 19B3 and recorded on December 11. 1983, in Uber 257. on page 95. Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on August 9. 1995 in liber 637. Pago 230. Barry County Records. Michigan. on which mortgage there it claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum ol NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND 41 CENTS (89.858.41). including in­ terest at 11.250% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in sold mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premisos, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan at 2 00 p.m. o'clock, on October 5. 1995. Said promises or. situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and ore Commencing in the center of the rood in the Southwest comer of the West 1 /2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11. T3N WH. Hastings Township, and running East along the North lino of the State Rood 533 foot: thence East 20 rods for the place of beginning: thence North 17 rods; thence East 105 feet; thence South 17 rods; thence West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 monthfs) from the dale of such safe, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 19480 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the dote of such sale. Dated August 24. 1995 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL COMiRlCA BANK csiare or «untj ■. jcusii x-zvai, Social Security No. 378-3* JI55 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barrod or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE A hearing will bo held on September 14. 1995 at 9 X a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hasting* Michigan before Judge Rkhord H Show on the petition of Clinton R. Scobey requesting Clinton R. Scobey bo appointed personal represen­ tative of Agnes B. Scobey Cast who lived at 2700 Nashville Rood. Hostings. Michigan and who died July X. 1995. ond requesting also the will of the deceased dated April 36. 1993. be admitted to pro­ bate. ft is also requested that the heirs ot law of sold deceased bo determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that oil claims against the estate will bo barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal represen­ tative or to both the probate court and the (propos­ ed) personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notko. Notke is further given that the estate will then be assigned to en­ titled persons appearing of record. August 25. 1995 Richard J. Hudson (P152X) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA 607 North Broodway Hastings. Mi 49058 (06)945-3495 CLINTON R. SCOBEY By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Petitioner 10669 Vermontville Highway Vermontville. Ml 49096 (8/31) (810) 642-4202 Trott and Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30300 Tslsgraph Road. Suite XI Bingham Farms. Michigan. 48025 File/95072681 Ann Landers Gift in the lift Dear Readers: I am on vacation, but I have left behind some of my favorite col­ umns that you may have missed the first time around. I hope you enjoy them. — Ann Landers Dear Ann Landers: I’m 60 and was widowed two years ago. Friends say I am attractive, youth fill-looking and quite sexy. Several months ago, I visited my sister, who live* in a beautiful high-rise in another city. One evening about 10:30 p.m., the elevator got stuck. Only one other person was with me — a very good-looking man. The lights went off. and I was terrified. He said, "Don't worry. We’re going to be all right. Remain calm. Let's sit on the floor and get comfortable.'* He rang the emergency button, and soon, we heard voices, which gave us reassurance. Finally the chief engineer an­ nounced it would be at least two hours before they could get us out of there. He told us we were in no danger. We talked in a marvelously intimate man­ ner about everything under the sun. It was the most wonderful conversation I have ever had with anyone, so honest and open. After a while, he leaned over and kissed my cheek, then my lips. I felt as if I were in paradise for those two golden hours. When we were finally released. I was sad. We parted with a handshake and went our separate ways. I extended my visit another week, hoping to catch a glimpse of that beautiful married man who had chang­ ed my life. No luck, so I flew home. I’ve heard it said that the reaction to a deep emotional experience sets in later, and it certainly did. I've been roaming my house like a caged tiger. In three weeks. I’ve lost 10 pounds, which 1 could ill af­ ford. I've become depressed. Can it be J truly loved Dial man in the elevator? It all seems so silly I wouldn’t dare discuss it with anyone. What do you say, Ann? — Mood Indigo Dear Indy: What you experienced was the excitement of gut-level communication, the basis for a meaningful relationship. Your present slate of depression is the letdown following the "gift" in the lift. Make it a plus instead of a minus, dear. Now that you know you are capable of such a relationship, keep your eye open for another. But before you get physical, make sure the man isn't married. Memory trouble (9/21) Face to Face Dear Ann Landers: Many thanks for your wonderful answer to "Slipping a Lit­ tle," wbo kept forgetting things. I, too, have found myself forgetting names, misplacing articles and worrying that maybe I am becoming senile. Your suggestion that the woman put things where they belong was excellent. I’ve tried it, and it works. And thank*, too, Ann, for admitting that you also are having trouble remembering things That made me feel a lot better. — An Admirer From Atlanta Dear Ad.: You're sweet to write, but I can’t remember the letter. Mom's influence Deer Ann Landers: Is it true that men * 1||K Jeffrey Chapman, M.D. Ijt «■ Urologist About Urology U-roI'-o-gist - a physician who specializes in the uri­ nary or urogenital tract. Jeffrey Chapman. MD, board certified urologist, is Pennock Hospital's full-time urologist Dr. Chapman practices all types of urology including the diagnosis and treatment options for the maintenance of prostate cancer, incontinence and urinary tract cancers, as well as the management of stone disease, in­ cluding lithotripsy (dissolving kidney stones with sound waves). Dr. Chapman also has an extensive office practice which in­ cludes vasectomies, management of blood tn the urine and urinary tract infections, and the treatment of impotence. Dr. Chapman has been a part of the Pennock team for one year now, and was in practice for seven years before joining our staff. Dr. Chapman provides complete urological care to patients of all ages. ® PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W. Green St. • Heeling*. Ml 49058 often marry women who possess the same qualities as their mothers? I've heard it said and find it hard to believe. Check with the experts, and enlighten me, please. — Any Similarity is Purely Coincidental Dear Coincidental: The experts say that men often many women who arc either very much like their mothers or extremely UNLIKE them, depending on how they feel about Mom. Lingering dead Dear Ann Landers: If this hadn't hap­ pened to me. I would not believe it. My fadter-in-law was admitted to the hospital last week for a routine physical examina­ tion. He was put in a room with two very Jacob Wayne Noorman, Hastings and Krista Jean Rochhaar. Delton. William Lyle Foster, Bellevue and Ruth Anne Isaacson. Bellevue Michael James Bilello. Middleville and Roxie Alice Adams. Middleville. Charles Richard Eston Bennett. Dowling and Linda Lucille Day. Dowling Dean William McNutt. Freeport and Sara Lynne Dewent. Freeport Larry Eugene Johnson. Jr . Freeport and Anna Rae Hummel. Woodland sick men. One of the patients died at 1:15 p.m. Friday. My husband and I were in the room at lhe time. The nurses pulled a sheet over him and left. That evening at about 7:30 p.m., I called my father-in-law to ask what time we should come and take him home the follow­ ing day. He said, "As soon after breakfast as possible. I'd like to get out of here." I asked him what was wrong. He replied. “The poor fellow who died this afternoon is still in the room." Ann. they didn't wheel the dead man out until 8:30 that evening. If it had been a county hospital, where they don't have time to attend the living, much less the dead. I could understand it. But in a private facili­ ty. I cannot grasp the meaning of the whole thing. Please explain it. Our entire family is baffled. — California Reader Dear Cal.: It shouldn't happen anywhere — public or private, to the rich or the poor. My question is this: Why did your father­ in-law allow the hospital authorities to ig­ nore a deceased patient for seven hours? He should have raised Cain with the floor nurses until the body was removed. I realize many hospitals arc short-staffed these days, but the scenario you described is outrageous. No romance Dear Ann Landers: I swear every word of this is true. I am 23 and have been dating a man of 26 for over a year. I always thought it was odd that he never expected me to go beyond a goodnight kiss. Last night, he asked me to marry him but said I'd have to sign an agreement — no sex. I asked him why. and he said, "I tried it once and don't like it." This man is good-looking and intelligent and has a promising career. We get along well together. 1 think we could have a suc­ cessful marriage, but I am bemused by his request. Do you think 1 will be able to get him to change his mind after we arc mar­ ried? Help me decide. — Bewildered Dear B.. This guy has strudel in the noo­ dle. If you agree to a sexless marriage in the hope that you can convert him later, you deserve whatever you get — which. I assure you. will be very little in the line of romance. Sister abuse Dear Ann Landers: I have two lousy sisters and one rotten brother. My younger sister carried on an affair with my husband behind my back. He finally asked for a divorce and married her He supports her children by a previous marriage and ig­ nores his own. My older sister is an alcoholic and has the warmth of a crocodile and the character of a snake. When I was out of the house, she drove our 82-year-old. slightly senile mother to a lawyer's office and got her to sign over everything. 1 was so mad, I hired an attorney He sent a constable to my sister's house. She was afraid of the conse­ quences and returned my mother's money. Of course, my sister is mad at me and says when Ma dies, she is coming to the funeral to raise such a stink I will never live it down. Ma is failing fast, and I need to know if there's any way I can keep my sister out. — Worried Dear Worried: You can ask that a policeman be present. If your sister "disturbs the peace,” you can have her removed. P.S. Your sister needs A.A. Have trouble sleeping at night and don'l want to gel involved in a novel? ‘ ‘A Collec­ tion of My Favorite Genu of the Day "is rhe perfect bed-stand mate. Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope aid a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Collec­ tion. do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.25). Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Early Deadline.,, Due to the upcoming Labor Day Holiday, DEADLINES for the Sept. 5th issue of: The Reminder - Maple Valley News Lakewood News - Sun and News win be as follows... DISPLAY ADVERTISING Thursday, August 31 at 5 p.m. NEWS ARTICLES Friday, September 1 at 12 Noon CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Friday, September 1 at 4:00 p.m. Thank You for Your Understanding and Cooperation.' Notice of Public Hearing on Increasing Property Taxes The Township Board of Johnstown Township will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.60311 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1995. The hearing will be held on September 13,1995 at 6:30 p.m. at Johnstown Township Hall, 13555 Bedford Road. The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 35.91% over such revenues gener­ ated by levies permitted without holding a hear­ ing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will increase by 2.90% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to estab­ lish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by Johnstown Township 13555 Bedford Road (616) 721-8443 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 31, 1995 — Page 9 From Time to Time.,. In My Time’ by Robert Faulkner byJoyce F. We>nbrecM Robert E. Faulkner, was bom in Delton and raised there and in Midd'evillc. where his father owned drug stores He writes about the events that affected his early life: "One day in March, when I was in downtown Battle Creek. I heard a newsboy shouting. 'Extra! Extra! All banks closed!' Banks had been failing all over the country and when Franklin D. Roosevelt was in­ augurated on March 4, 1933. one of his first acts was to close all the banks. (A nationwide bank holiday). After a few days, those that were still sound were allowed to open. This restored the people's confidence in banks, but many people had lost their life savings because there was no deposit insurance, and many hanks were insolvent. "Late in March, we were notified that Tex­ aco was going to lease its stations, and give us first chance. Neither of us had the desire to lease an obviously failing station. Again. I was out of work. "Maurice, still the aggressive individualist, went to the bulk plant of Sun Oil Company and asked for work. 'We don't have a thing.' he was told. Maurice noticed a lot of barrels out in the yard. 'Is that where they belong?' he asked No. we were going to pile them in the shed.' the manager told him. 'Could 1 put them in there just for something to do? I need the exercise, it won't cost you anything.' Maurice told him. 'Oh well, go ahead.' After Maurice had finished, he asked the manager if the barrels were where he wanted them. 'Here. I'll give you 25 cents an hour for your work today, and if you'll work for that, come hack tomorrow.' A year later. Maurice was pul in charge of Sun Oil's bulk plant in Jackson. (Mich ) "To Maurice, adversity was a challenge which he met with spirit, initiative and determination. "While at the Texaco station. I rented a room from Mrs Payne about three Nocks from the station. She was a very gracious lady in her 60s. Her son. who lived with her. was president of the Battle Creek Bricklayers* Association. The union had succeeded in avoiding wage cuts, and though there weren't many bricklayers employed, the union rate was 75 cents an hour, just as it had been before the depression. 1 asked him if there wouldn't be work for a lot more people if they would agree to a wage cut. Of course, as long as be was working, he wasn't interested in any such idea. "Mrs. Payne made delicious potato doughnuts and many times when 1 came from work, she would have a plate of fresh, warm doughnuts. They were the best I ever ate. "I was at a loss for where to find another job when a thought occurred to me. Back before my time, a man named Minor Keeler had starttxi a little brass factory in Mid­ dleville The company made brass drawer pulls, knobs, hinges and so forth for furniture. Mr. Keeler had moved his factory to Grand Rapids, where it flourished His son now ran the factory and it was rumored that he gave preference to Middleville persons in search of work “I put on my only suit and drove over to Grand Rapids to the Keeler factory, entered the main office and asked to see Mr. Keeler, the president. My gall paid off and in a few minutes I was ushered into his office. ‘I’m from Middleville looking for work. By way of introduction, my mother, then Grace Matter, was your teacher when you were in elemen tary school.' ‘We do have an opening for a time keeper.' he replied. 'Come in at seven o'clock tomorrow morning.' "I could not believe my good luck. An of­ fice job. a time keeper. I reported for work the next morning dressed in a white shirt tic and suit. Imagine my embarrassement when I was directed to a factory desk situated betucen two rooms of workers in work clothes Even the foreman wore a blue shirt and work pants My job was not an office job and my clothes were completely out of place There were card index files on the desk. The cards had job number, job description and piece rate for every operation in lhe shop. A view of East Main Street looking west, Middleville, circa 1930s. Most of lhe jobs they were running were sam­ ple runs of maybe 40 or 50 pieces. I had to count the pieces run. by putting one in one pan on a balance and the rest in the opposite pan. by quantity. This had to go on lhe worker's card, then I had to look up the rate for the next job. In half and hour I had a long line of peo­ ple waiting to weigh out or check in. Since their pay was determined entirely by the number of pieces they produced, you could understand their frustration. "I felt overwhelmed, but after a few days I began to know the job numbers and it became easier. Of course. I never wore my suit or tic or white shin again. I worked 50 hours a week and was paid 35 cents an hour for a total of $17.50. That is until President Roosevelt decided to improve things. He got Congress to pass a National Recovery Act or the NRA. This raised the wages to a mininum of 40 cents per hour, and limited the work week to 40 hours. My wage of $17.50 went to $16. and at lhe sametime prices went up. My 40-cent meals now cost 50 cents. "Ever since then. I’ve had little use for liberal do-gooders who are always trying to leg: late softnions to our problems. Two ex­ amples arc price controls on goods and rents and minimum wage laws, both of which are counter productive. Price and rent controls, produce shortages and minimum wages pro­ duce inflation and unemployment. "Every Saturday I hitchhiked to Battle Creek to see Juanita and every Sunday I hitchhicked back I never had much trouble get­ ting a ride. "The week before Mother's Day. the foreman pushed a car full of boxed candy around the shop and asked each worker to buy a box for Mother's Day. Only one man refus­ ed to buy. He told the foreman. 'I have to children at home who don’t have shoes and I just can't afford to buy candy.' That night the foreman laid him off permanently "I kept my job until after New Year’s Day 1934. We were required to work that day. We took inventory then cleaned up our work sta lions. After that, we stood in our stations while the superintendent, a former Army sergeant, inspected our work. He looked over my desk, and finding nothing wrong, ran a hand, covered with a white glove, down behind the desk and showed me the dust he had wiped up. 'You don't do your work very well do you?’ he snapped. That was my Hap­ py New Year. "My parents had moved back to Delton and I went home one weekend and decided not to return. I got a Laie satisfaction when the foreman called from Grand Rapids asking me to come back and I refused. I was still full of anger at the way the superintendent had treated me "Juanita graduated from Battle Creek School of Nursing in September 1932. She then took the state board exam and passed it with the highest marks of anyone taking the exam. 1 was. of course, very proud of her. She continued to work at the sanitarium, and sometimes as a private duty nurse. The sanitarium paid her 40 cents an hour for regular duty. 50 cents an hour if she worked in the mental ward. "I was anxious to find a job in Battle Creek so I could be near her. As we entered the fifth year of the depresssion. there was no im­ provement. Some 20 million people were still unemployed. In spite of this, the Kellogg cereals company business held up From March to September the plant w as busy. but in the winter business w as slow I had put in my application and the first of March 1 was called to work. "For years the Kellogg Company had operated three, eight-hour shifts seven days a week As the depression deepened they changed to six-hour shifts in order to alleviate unemployment. We worked six days a week for 36 hours total. The pay was good, with bonus 1 earned around $35 a week. When I got my first paycheck. 1 asked Juanita to marry me. She agreed and we set the date for April II I couldn't afford an engagement nng and Juanita didn't have a diamond until we had been married many years "We were married at my folks' house in Delton Mother decorated the living room with flowers and the local Methodist minister performed the ceremony Juanita's attendants were her roommales. Dot Mulder and Ruth Robbins "After the wedding, we went to lhe house that we had rented in Level Park just west of Battle Creek Some time before I had Nxighl Aunt Bessie's Chevrolet for $120 "I had very little money and had to borrow $20 from Juanita to buy a suit for the wed­ ding. The day after the wedding. I had to go back to work. That morning 1 awoke with pink eye. which Juanita also came down with a day or two later. We were very poor, but Juanita worked when there was work and we planted a garden. The house rent was $25 a rrxinth "Juanita kept track of our grocery bills and in the first year we spent $104, or two dollars a week on groceries. Our most expensive entertainment was an occasional ice cream soda for 15 cents. Otherwise we visited friends or they visited us. When we both had a day off. we would frequently drive to Delton, to visit or play a popular ca.4 game of the time called "500" with my folks. "The summer was hot and dry . as we were in the midst of a great drought that engulfed most of the nation's midsection. The lakes had dropped to their lowest levels ever, and one lake that I fished as a boy actually dried up. This was the time of the Dust Bowl. Nature added to the suffering of the Great Depres­ sion. The nation was in a somber mood. Gloom and despair were every where. "We moved to Wattles Park which was east of Battle Creek and closer to work. The rent was the same. The furniture we had was all second hand, donated by the Eldridges and my folks. Juanita cooked on a two burner kerosene stove. “One night she started supper and we had gone into the living room. When we returned to the kitchen the stove was in flames. 'Open the back door,’ I said. I picked up the kerosene stove and threw it outside. My hands and arms were burned but I had no lasting scars "We had to have a stove. We found a Westinghouse electric range for $87. I paid $10 down and $11 a month. This is the only item, other than real estate, that 1 ever bought on the installment plan or on credit. "In the Democratic landslide of 1932 the whole county of Barry had for the first time gone Democratic. My father was determined to win back the seat of the Slate House of Representatives for the Republicans. He declared himself a candidate and campaigned all summer and fall. He won easily for the next 10 years was the Berrien County Representatives in Lansing. "In late August, a foreman from Kellogg’s came to me one hot, humid afternoon and said Take the rice dry er ’ The man who attended the dryer had just been carried out with heat prostration "The dryer consisted of slated baffles from ceiling to floor. This slowed the rice so that the hot air blowing up would have time to dry the rice. The temperature in the room was rumored to be at least 130 degrees. There wasn't even a fan for the worker's comfort. On this particular day the humidity caused the rice to run wetter than usual. The wet rice would clog up the dryer and my job was to take a poker and break up the clogs. It meant constantly facing lhe hot air and walking back and forth in front of the dryer. 1 was determin­ ed not to be carried out like my predecessor. I would walk once in front of the dryer than go over to the open window to get some cool 95-degrec air from outside. It wasn't long before the foreman came in and barked. 'You aren't keeping the rice coming.’ "I went back to work, but continued to take my breaks. That night the foreman informed me that I was no longer needed ' Juanita worked part time at the sanitarium and I struggled to find some way to earn money. My father had an old multigraph machine and type that was never used A multigraph is different from a mimeograph Type was set in slots, as drum and rotated with a crank. The type was inked by roller and sheets of paper were fed in by hand one at a time. "I decided to see if I could get some business making handbills for grocery stores I got an order for a thousand copies from one grocery . 1 charged them $2. I went to a paper supply house and they cut a ream of paper to the size that I needed I encountered no problems. "They did have a picture of one item It was a small copper plate mounted on a piece of wood 1 was puzzled as to how I could use this with the multigraph However. I discovered that I could remove lhe metal from the wood, bend it over the drum and clip it on Luckily, it was just the right thickness to work with the tvpc "The next job I got I will never forget It was an order from Brown and Johnson Grocery for 2.000 at two dollars per "The first problem I encountered was that my type font had only two large O’s. I made a cast of the O in plaster of Paris. Then 1 melted some old type in the furnace and cast an O. It was the right thickness, but only about half the O printed I didn’t know what I was going to do. Juanita suggested building up lhe lower half of the O with nail polish. This worked fine. Next. I took the Good Luck margarine and pried off its wooden base and tried to bend it as 1 had with the last order. The plate broke in two It was made from type metal in­ stead of copper. I replaced the plate on the wood and decided to stamp each sheet by hand. Il seemed that everything went wrong that could, but the worst was still to come. "It was one of those nights when everything seems to attract static. When I fed a sheet of paper into the machine, it would stick and wrap around the drum. I had to pull the paper through with one hand and crank with the other Juanita volunteered to grab the sheet as it came through so it wouldn't stick to the drum “At one point 1 became so frustrated I pick­ ed up the machine and started for the window. Juanita stopped me. as I supposed that 1 hoped she would and we went back to work. It was long after midnight when we finished and I still had to stamp each sheet with the Good Luck margarine plate. Of course many of the pictures were crooked or not evenly printed. I did what any good farmer would do and put the best sheets on lop of the stack. I delivered them on time and collected my $4. But I gave up the printing business. "Juanita was about seven months pregnant and unable to work, so we were without any income There was no unemployment in­ surance in 1934. Dad was quite concerned. A week or two after 1 was fired. Dad told me that the Brach candy salesman who lived in Delton had said that there was a five- and ten­ cent store for sale in Coloma. I was con­ siderably less than excited. When Arnold heard about it. he laughed and said. 'Are you going to be selling bras and panties?' This more or less reflected my own feelings. "Looking at the map. I found that Coloma had less than 800 residents. However. I had no other prospects and on Oct. 9. 1935. Dad and 1 went to Coloma. We looked at the store and then drove around the countryside. There were orchards of pears, apples, peaches anti cherries everywhere. Then we drove north from Coloma a coup’e of miles and discovered Paw Paw Lake. This was a beautiful resort lake with pavilions, dance halls and restaurants. 1 realized that the Col­ oma trading area was several times as large as the town itself That afternoon we went back to the store. ‘“If we can take possession right now we will take the store.’ he told Mrs. Grant, the owner. She and her husband owned a larger store in South Haven. He gave her $3,500 for the store and put $200 in the bank for my store account. “As Mrs. Grant prepared to leave. I said. 'But she is taking all the change out of the cash register.' Dad said. ’She is entitled to it. Go to the bank and gut $20 in change for the cash register.' 'But 1 don’t have $20.’ "So Dad gave me $20 and at 4 p.m. I was the owner and manager of the store. I signed a 5 percent loan to Dad and he left me alone in my new, strange world. “One girl worked in the store full time, which was 50 hours. Her pay was $8. The store rent was $30 a month. There was a coal stove in the back for heat. The heat and lights were my responsibility. “The store opened at 7:30 a.m. and closed at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays we were open until 10. "The store was sparingly stocked, probably not over $1,500 worth. The fixtures were hand made. The day of the five- and ten'cent store was a holdover from earlier times. Most of our items were five cents to one dollar and some more expensive. We had an extensive penny candy section. The candy case contain­ ed chocolates and chocolate covered peanuts, chocolate drops (35 cents a pound), jelly beans, gum drops and other items (mostly 25 cents). Other items included school supplies, cosmetics, stationery, small hardware, toys, thread and other notions. And yes. panties and bras as well as overalls and so forth. "When I took over the store, there were Halloween napkins, candles, and jack-olantems in slock. Sales were slow during the week, but when 1 counted up Saturday night. I had $93 from Saturday's sales, all in one dollar bills We had not taken in any larger bills. This was more money than 1 had ever had in my hands at one time. "After the store closed. I drove my 1930 Chevrolet to Delton where Juanita was staying with my folks and proudly displayed my roll of money Everyone was glad to see me so op­ timistic The store’s major supplier was Butler Brothers. I placed a small order with them on Monday But there was a problem with credit. It took about three weeks to get the order shipped. This was probably a good thing, because it took me time to build up my bank account. "On the 25th of October, my folks called to tell me they had taken Juanita to the hospital in Battle Creek. Juanita had wanted me to go in­ to the delivery room with her. which 1 did. Frankly, 1 didn't enjoy the experience, but I thought the baby was the most beautiful child that I had ever seen. * 'Juanita had chosen a doctor she had work­ ed with at the sanitarium and had great con­ fidence in. As luck would have it the doctor was called away by the sudden illness of his wife while visiting in Wisconsin. So his assis­ tant look over. He was a brash young doctor who was better suited to be a plumber than a doctor. He used forceps to pull the baby out. You can still see lhe forceps mark in front of one ear. "We named the baby David. I was a proud father and took endless movies of him with the movie camera my father no longer used. All of the pictures were in black and white, as there was no color film in 1935 and 1936. “Back in Coloma I rented a big, old house on a shady lot for $25 a month. I moved Juanita and David in just before Thanksgiv­ ing. The Eldrige family came to have Thanksgiving with us. Juanita’s delivery had been hard, and she was still not very strong. She insisted on doing everything for her guests. I was worried about her health. "Of course. Juanita’s parents came to see the new baby boy as soon as they could. They operated a filling station and restaurant in Sandborn. Ind. They worked from 5:30 in the morning until 8 or 9 al night. They were fine, hard-working, self-reliant people. “Juanita’s father. Burt Mitchell, was from west Texas. His family moved to Texas from Kentucky. Burt was a cowboy for a time and then a blacksmith. He was an excellent horseman. "Juanita’s mother was born Mae Green. Her family moved from Indiana to west Texas when she was a girl. This is where Burt and Mae met and married. When Mae's family decided to move back to Indiana, they (Burt and Mae) decided to go with them. Mae's brother. Ray Green, and his wife. Bonnie, went with them. “Ray Green and Burt Mitchell bought a coal mine, which was called a wagon mine, and operated it until it burned. They had not insurance and lost almost everything. * Juanita had two sisters. Ella Mae and Ma­ be Lou. and a brother, James. Ella and Juanita were born in Texas. Juanita was 4 years old when they moved to Indiana. She was the only one in the family to attend college. “Juanita’s father was outgoing and warm. He was obviously very food of her. Her mother was more reserved and kept her emo­ tions bottled up. Like many reserved people, she indubitably felt very deeply, but she didn't show her cinotions. She was a very good business woman. Burt would have given the shirt off of his back to a friend. Mae was the balance which he needed.” (More about the five and dime stores and the beginning of World War II next week.) IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDS FUTURE. U.S. SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT. For a recorded message of current rate information, call 1-800-4US BOND * 1400-467-2663 -‘StSj.bonds A (WAr Kmcr cf da* orwspaper LEGAL NOTICE Barry County Drain Commissioner's Office NOTICE of HEARING Review ot Apportionments In the matter of the: CULP DRAIN Maple Grove Township FREEPORT DRAIN Carlton & Irving Townships RAYMOND/ERB DRAIN Carlton Township To Whom it May Concern: Be advised that a Review Hearing to determine apportionment for maintenance on the above-named drains will be held as follows: LOCATION: Barry County Drain Commissioner's Office 220 W. State Street - Courthouse Hastings, Ml 49058 DATE: September 11, 1995 TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. TELEPHONE: (616)948-4879 The current apportionment is being proposed for maintenance performed in 1995. Appeal of an apportionment may be made within ten (10) days after this hearing by making application to the Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a Board of Review. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for participation should contact the Drain Commissioner one week In advance. Dated this 31st day of August. 1995. Robert W. Shaffer Barry County Drain Commissioner thousand. f �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 31. 1995 fall Mill* I I IVIIW: New league, strong competition faces Hastings gridders All Hastings teams face a new league this season with the school system joining the OK Conference, White Division, henceforth called the OK While. The varsity football team will see its first action Friday night against neighboring Lakewood. then host it first OK White competition the following week when hosting Forest Hills Central. "Forest Hills Central and East Grand Rapids arc tops in the league." said fourthycar Saxon head coach Jeff Keller. "Well play one game at a time." The Hastings varsity team lost a handful of key players to graduation when quarterback Dan Sherry, tailback Cole Bowen, fullback Sparky Weedall. tackle Matt Womack, guard Marc Jarvis and linebacker Curtis Morgan moved on. However. Keller has a fine nucleus of returning players from which to build a successful team. Brian Seymour. Robert Smith. Derek Vclte. Jesse Barnum. Joe Lyons. Ed Youngs. Jason McCabe. Rocky Wager and Jon Olmstead have all relumed for another year on lhe grid iron. Seymour, a 6-foot-4, 260 pound tackle/dcfensive end and Ed Youngs, a 5foo(-10. 210 pound guard/linebackcr. are the captains of lhe team. A pair of juniors and a senior have been listed for the quarterback slot. The senior is Tom Moore, the juniors Joey Lyons and Travis Coy. Also on the roster are no less than eight different players who may be running the ball. Ryan Gillons has the kicking designator beside his name on the roster Twelve Hastings football players were awarded the Iron Saxon award for physical strength and endurance which will be a strength for the team, according to Keller. This should give the Hastings boys some strength in lhe trenches where a high school football game is won and lost in most cases. Another asset will be the team's enthusiasm for the sport. Keller said the team is ready to play some football and let's get the season on the road Some injuries to the team from preseason, and a lack of depth at specific position give pause to team, but Keller thinks the team can be respectable. "They are positive toward the season." he said. "They are also hard working and excited about the new league." The Saxons finished the season 3-4 in the Twin Valley and 3-6 overall last year. ‘...we can be competitive’ says Hastings girls basketball coach Members of the Hastings varsity lootball team Include (first row from left) John Hendershot, Jeremla Cook. Levi Haight. Ed Youngs Brian Seymour. Craig Bowen, Jon Olmsted and Tom Moore (second row) Rich Holzmuller, Joe Rodriguez. Jerrid Vette, Chris Miller, Jack Taylor, Jason McCabe. Kevin Morgan, Mike Burghdoff and Jeremy Radvansky. (third row) Travis Coy, Eric Carlson, Jefl Hunter Jesse Barr.rsn. Assistant Coach Jett BANNER ■This is definitely a rebuilding year for us." said Hastings new head varsity basketball coach Katie Kowalczyk. Tm the new head coach, we're in a new league and we have extremely young players. But1 still feel we can be competitive." Kowalczyk conies to a team which has only four returning players from last year, plus five of her team of 11 are sophomores. Mindy Scbaubel. Molly Arnold. Jenny King. Sarah McKeough. Amanda Jennings and Danielle Dipen. all of whom saw action last season, moved on with graduation. The four returners are Rachel Young. Early Dipert. Janette Jennings and Colleen Loftus, none of whom were starters. Fbur sophomores. Katie Willison. Summer Gillons. Stephanie J lies and Mylea dcGoa have all show Kowalczyk they have the talent to be considered "promising.” The coach feels the strength of the team will be the hard work the team has gone through in preseason end lhe athletic ability of the girls. "If we can continue to improve , and learn from our mistakes, we should have a successful season." She also said the team's inexperience and lack of height will be a bit of a weakness fa the team. "I feel 300 is a respectable goal fa us." Kowalczyk said. The OK White is a very lough league. Wyoming Park has a very lough team, winning lhe league last year, followed by Lowell and Forest Hills spomrs X____________________ 1> Members of me Hastings varsity girts basketball team Include (first row from left) Janette Jennings. Shannon Lundstrum. Melinda Kelly. Colleen Loftus, Emily Dipert and Andrea Dreyer, (second row) Mylea deGoa. Summer Gillons, Rachel Young, Kale Willison, Stephanie Jiles and Coach Katie Kowalczyk. Northern." "I feel our success will not be measured just by wins and losses." she said, "but by Football Srpt. 1 Sept. B Sept. 15 Sept 22 Sept. 29 Oct . e Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 V* v* at at ve V* at V* at Latewood FH Central Hudsonville Wyoming Pk Lowell Northview East G. R. Zealand Kenowa Hills Home game* are In bold All games begin at 7:30 p.m. Homecoming is Sept. 29 Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway, Hastings Girls basketball Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept 12 Sept. 14 Sept. 19 Sept . 21 Sept. 26 Sept. 28 Oct . 3 Oct. 5 Oct. 9 Oct. 12 Oct. 17 Oct. 19 Oct. 24 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 7 Nov 10 vs. vs at V* at at vs V* at at vs vs at vs vs at at va at Deri on Grand Ledge Middleville FH Central Hudsonville Wyoming Pk Lowell Northview Ionia East G. R. Gull Late Zeeland FH Central Hudsonville Wyoming Pk Lowel Northview Ea«t Q.R. Zeeland Wren Funeral Home 1401 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-2471 White’s Photographic Studio Farmer’s Insurance Group 131 W. State. Hastings 945-3967 GARY BEQG Hastings Manufacturing 325 N. Hanover 945-2491 Simpson. Head Coach Jett Keller. Assistant Coach Steve Hoke. Justin Waters. Andy Lethcoe, Ryan Vandenberg and Brad Bailey, (fourth row) Joey Lyons, Rocky Wager, Chad Howes, Matt MacKenzie. Robert Smith. Derek Velte, Ryan Gillons. Jamie James and Devan Endres. Missing Lorn photo: Kerm Cross and Jake Mix. 126 S. Michigan • 945-4454 TWjffl 100/1FM IS® HASTINGS WORLDS BEST COUNTRY HITS the distance we travel from our first game to our last game. We are building for the future." Golf Sept. 6 Sept. 7 Sept 9 Sept. 12 at at vs Sept 14 at Sept, 19 at Sept. 21 Sept. 23 Sept. 26 vs at at Sept. 28 tba Oct. 3 vs Oct . 7 VS League at Lakewood Northview Greenville FH Central Hudson vlte EastG. R. Wyoming Pk Lowel Zeeland North view FH Northern FH Central Hudsonville Wyoming Pk EastG. R. Lowell Zeeland Egypt Valey All home matches are at the Hastings Country Club Members of the Hastings varsity cheerleading squad include (front from left) Candy Norris. Jennifer Newton. Nicole Haskin and Kelly McGuire, (second row) Joyeilo Enders. Ronnie Barnes, Melissa Craven, April Prior. Sarah McKelvey and Erica Tracy. Brown’s Custom Interiors Blankenstein Pontiac • Olds • GMC Bob’s Grill & Restaurant 221 N. Industrial Park, Hastings 945-2479 323 N. Michigan. Hastings 948-8000 139 E. Court, Hastings 945-9022 Welton’s McDonald’s of Hastings 401 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-5352 1215 W. State St., Hastings 948-8233 Plumb’s Valu-Rite Barry County Lumber 902 W. State, Hastings 945-4921 225 N. Industrial Park, Hastings 945-3431 Dr. Daniel R. Gole DDS, PC McLeod Chiropractic Arby’s King’s Music Center 121 W Woodlawn. Hastings 948-2244 128 W. Center, Hastings 948-3170 911 W. State., Hastings 948-9210 130 W. State, Hastings 945-4284 Bosley Pharmacy 118 S. Jefferson, Hastings 945-3429 National Bank of Hastings 241 W. State St., Hastings 945-3437 Performance Plus Quick Lube 430 W. State St., Hastings 948-8558 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 31, 1995 — Page 11 Panther gridders lose a lot of skill, face tough league The loss of four All-KVA football players and eight of his top men to graduation, has Delton varsity football Coach Rob Hcethuis with a lot of inexperience on the field "We lost a lot of skill last year." Heethuis said. "We lost some good players to graduation and we show some inexperience." Gary Fisher, the top running back and kicker. Howie Shattuck, tbc quarterback, receiver and safety Antonio Liceaga. lineman Link Pape were just some of the top players lost. Also graduating and leaving gaps in the Delton team were All­ league Ben Hanekow. and linemen Brad Barcroft. Travis Ferris and Casey Craft. Quarterbacking the team this season will be baseball pitcher Scott "Scooter" Haas. He's a returner from last year, but he changes position and responsibilities on the team. Also returning are Chad Lenz. James and Paul Vickery. Andy Johnson, Jon Mitchell. Dan Smith and Shawn Coplin. The coach said they are some, but not all. of the top returners, but they do have the most experience. Five different running backs could sec the hand off from Haas. Lenz, Don Ash, Paul Vickery. Coplin and Justin Newington have all shown the coach they can hit the line running and maintain control of the ball. On the defensive line, one of Delton’s biggest assets last season as they went 6-3. Newington. Bill Lane and Chris Marlow have been penned in. the others are still in pencil. On lhe other side of lhe ball. James Vickery will be the snapper, guards tapped are Andy Johnson and Jon Mitchell, tackles look to be Dan Smith and James Sibberson and ends should be Brian Campbell and Craig Wench. Wendt and Chad Stopher will take over Fisher's kicking, punting and point after tries. In the defensive secondary, look for Haas to return out there, with Coplin. Wenat and Vickery. Heethuis said lhe team will have to continue to get better during every practice and every scrimmage and every game "We don't have the experience yet." he said, “but these kids know if they are going to have a good season they are going to have to work hard." Working hard is not something the coach said be is having to force the kids tc do. He said they all have a tremendous work ethic, they are quick on their feet and able tn soak up the strategy of the game and coachable. "We can all catch the ball, too." he added, alluding to the fact that as a former pitcher, Haas may send the ball skyward a time or two to make the option a viable play. He said the team will be competitive in the Kalamazoo Valley Association if the players avoid injury. "Were strong, but we have to stay healthy." Pennfield picks up players from an undefeated freshman team to go with its strong juniors from last year. Paw Paw Members of the Delton varsity football team include (first row from left) Justin Newington, Rob Tack. Mike Gilmore, Shawn Coplin, Scott ’Scooter* Haas, Ron French, Chad Stopher, Bill Lane and Don Ash. (second row) Paul Vickrey. James Vickrey. Clint Pape. Chris Marlow, Dustin Green. Joel Pero. Jesse "looks very good. Kalamazoo Christian and Parchment are both fielding "much improved" teams and Galesburg will again be tough. Hcethuis said. Young, Chad Lenz and Coach Saar, (third row) Coach Bias. Craig Wendt. Andy Johnson, Chuck Cook. James Sibberson. Rob Priest. Jon Mitchell, Brian Campbell and Coach Rob Heethius. The Panthers open at Gull Lake tomorrow night (Sept. 1) and the coach said it is a good game for both teams to open with. "They have an outstanding quarterback with a great arm." he said. "It's going to be a dogfight." DK hoops coach sees better season despite losses Gary Harrington lost four starters to graduation last season from the 8-13 Delton varsity basketball team, but the new players be has this season, combined with the veterans, has him looking for a better record. "We should have a strong inside game." Harrington said. "We have physically strong guards who feel very positive about the season, so we look to have 10 to 12 wins this year." Tbc team finished with a league record of 6-8. The team lost stars like Sarah Doele. Amy Cook. Sam Hudson and Justie Goff from the line up. Returning will be a taller and more experienced Sam Lantinga. all-around athlete Kate Matteson, wbo is recovering from and ankle injury, softball star Jill Campbell and the talents of Heather Haas and Jeni Bourdo. Coming up from the junior varsity team is Crystal Miller. Kim Coke and Kristi NeSmith. who Harrington feels can add a new dimension to the Panther game. He hopes this combination will bring the team above .500 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. • In preseason the team went to the Univercity of Michigan for a team camp, which the coach said brought the team together and helped them become more aware of their teammatei abilities and Members ol the Delton port team Indude (first row from left) Mike Kammeraad, Randy Holmes, Ryan Vliek and Don Heckman, (second row) Coach Kent Enyart, Matt Salisbury. Mani Cook, Jason Myers and Scott Hovanec. 7 Members ol the Delton varsity girts basketball team Indude (first row from left) Kate Matteson, Jenl Bourdo. Heather Haas, JU Campbell and Sam Lantinga. (second row) Emily Crookston, Christy NeSmith. Crystal Miller, Kim Cole, Holly Stap and Clarissa Hammond. Missing from photo Is Nidd Cheney. strengths. The team sports five seniors, five juniors and one each sophomore and freshman. Football Sept 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept 29 Oct. 6 Oct 13 Oct . 20 Oct 27 at vs at at vs at vs at vs Giris basketball GuH Lake Parchment K. Christian Hackett Pennfield Mattawan Paw Paw Galesburg Comstock Home games are In bold Al games begin at 7:30 p.m. Homecoming is Sept. 29 Aug. 31 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 14 Sept 19 Sept. 21 Sept. 26 Sept. 28 Oct . 3 Oct. 5 Oct 10 Oct 12 Oct. 17 Oct. 19 Oct. 24 Oct. 30 Nov. 2 Nov. 7 at vs at at vs vs vs at at at vs vs vs at at vs at at Hastings Gull Lake Constantine Paw Paw Lakewood Galesburg Mattawan Olivet Pennfield K. Christian Hackett Parchment Paw Paw Mattawan Galesburg K. Christian Hackett Parchment "We feel we should finish third or fourth in the league this year." Harrington said. "That would be good for this young team." Cross Country Aug. 30 Barry County Meet Hastings Sept. 2 at Edwardsburg Sept. 6 Delton Invitational at TK Sept. 11 Invitational at Comstock Sept. 12 K. Christian at Sept. 19 Hackett at Lakeviesv Sept . 23 Sept. 26 vs Pennfield at Mattawan Oct . 3 at Allegan Oct . 7 vs Oct. 10 Paw Paw Fennville at Oct. 12 Otsego tba KVA Oct 24 Regionals at Allegan Nov. 4 DK golfers return top two for ’95 season All-league and All-county golfer Ryan Vliek. Delton's No. 1 player, and Scott Hovanec. No. 2 in the standings at DK. have relumed for another year on the links. Marv Cook and Matt Salisbury also return to bolster the team and the Panthers picked up a transfer student from Galesburg to add to the roster for 1995. Coach Kent Enyart said the team should improve last season's fifth place finish in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. "We are shooting for fourth." he said, "but with Vliek's strong play and the other players getting better, we hope to do better." Mike Kammeraad and Jason Myers are new this season and the coach is expecting them to continue to »rrove. The team lost Tim Shafer. Ryan Mingerink and Jeff Baurs to graduation. The team Enyart has this year, he feels, is strong enough to compete with Vliek winning a tournament at Eastern Hills and Heckman winning one in Battle Creek over the summer. Vliek was also the medalist in the Mid-Way Tournament and third overall in the Barry County Invitational last week. "This is a great bunch of kids," Enyart said. "We look to have a lot of fun this year." Soccer ..... Gort Aug. 31 VS Sept. 5 Sept. 6 Sept. 7 Sept. 12 Sept. 14 Sept. 19 Sept . 21 at at vs at at at at Middleville Caledonia Comstock Paw Paw Olivet K. Christian Parchment Pennfield Hackett Aug. 31 Sept . 6 Sept 13 Sept. 14 Sept. 18 Sept. 20 Sept. 25 Sept. 27 Oct. 2 Oct . 4 VS at vs vs at at vs at vs at Otsego Middleville Parchment Lakewood K.Christian Hackett Pennfield Mattawan Paw Paw Galesburg Home matches are played at Mullenhurst Golf Course Advanced Commercial Printers JCPenney Electric Motor Service Coleman Agency 116 E. State Street, Hastings 945-9537 1569 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings 945-5113 203 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings 945-3412 Hastings Banner ICS Travel Brian’s Tire & Service J&S Auto Sales 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings 948-8051 128 East Court St., Hastings 945-5110 235 S. Jefferson St., Hastings 945-9549 230 N. Broadway, Hastings 948-4077 Precision Auto Body Repair, Inc. Barry County Rental State Farm Insurance PAUL PETERSON. Hastings Savings & Loan, FA Barry County Telephone Company 635 W. State, Hastings 945-5588 329 W. Mill St., Hastings 948-8001 945-9561 — Hastings 374-8849 — Lake Odessa 123 Orchard 623-2311 Cappon Oil Co. Gavin Chevrolet • Buick • Geo • Pontiac Smith & Doster Ford Chapple Realty Company „ 114 N. Grove St. (M-43), Delton 623-5111 338 Grove St. (M-43), Delton 623-4058 Tom’s Market 241 E. State Rd., Hastings 945-5372 819 E. Railroad, Hastings 948-9472 Hodges Jewelry 122 W. State St., Hastings * 945-2963 1601 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings 945-3354 On M-37 north of Middleville 795-3318 133 E. State, Hastings 945-9105 Spencer’s Towing & Recovery Hastings — 945-2909 (also tires) Middleville — 795-3369 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 31, 1995 Competitive season in OK White for Hastings soccer The Hastings varsity nccer team became a team early, according to coach Doug Mepham. They meshed early and picked up lhe plays and movements bn lhe held and look to be vary competitive. The Saxon kickers rtturti Id top offensive player with team tri-captain Fred hies back oo the field. Also returning will be forward/halfback Jeff Storrs, tri-captain Aaron Baker at fullback and tri-captain Damian dcOoa at tailback The learn lost two-time most valuable player Derek Chandler from the fullback position, stopper mike Toburen and fullback Joe James. to graduation However. Mepham said be has some players wbo have shown some real improvement over the off season. Damon Gonzales will be la al balf/fuil back. Casey King al fbrward and new to the team is exchange student Pascal Bussman from Switzerland will help fill Some holes on the team. Two other new players the coach said should be able to contribute to the team are Evan Winkler and Ed Vandermolen. in the off season, all of the varsity players Soccer Aug. 31 Sept. 5 Sept . 7 Sept 12 Sept. 14 Sept. 10 Sept. 21 Sept. 26 Sept . 28 Oct 3 Oct. 5 Oct. 11 Oct. 12 Oct. 17 Oct. 1# va at va at at va at at va at vs va at va vs Marshall Lowel Hudsonville Northview Plainwell Zeeland EastG.R. FH Central Lowell Hudsonville Northview Grand Ledge ZeeUad EastG. R. FH Central played In a Kentwood league to keep in practice and they took four games at a toumament in Holl. "We feel we are underdogs being so new in the OK White." Mepham said. "We plan on being very congietitive. Our attitude is very high and we are getting Some great leadership from our captains." Members of the Hastings varsity soccer team Include (first row from left) ball boys TJ Mllleson, Jeremy Pond and Jeremy Butler. Keeper Chad Price and ball boys Matt Gergen. Jake Heuss and Dan Holman, (second row) Alex Voss, Kevin Cooney. Damian deGoa, Fred JUes, Jim Robbe, Chris Stafford. Damon Gonzales, Peter Lewis and Andrew Mepham. (third row) Junior varsity coach Larry Melendy. Aaron Baker, Ben Spahr. Casey King. Teague O'Mara. Jeff Storrs, Pascal Bussman. Chris Norris. Travis Moore, ball boy Isaac Weeks and Coach Doug Mapham. ‘Better at almost all positions’ says DK soccer coach of 1995 team ‘Well rounded' boys cross country team, low numbers for girls Members of the Denon varsity soccer team Include (front) Keeper Tyler Jansen, (kneeling from left) Jason Kimbrough, Chris Brownell. Chad Chambliss. Josh Seller. Jason Clark. Marcel Gasmundo, Eric Whaler, Ian Braun Schneider and Jeremy Brown, (second row) Coach Jim Jansen. Doug It looks to be b rery promising season." said Delton varsity soccer coach Jim Jansen "We are better al almost all positions (and) were working very hard ■ conditioning.' Members of the Hastings cross county team Include (sitting from left) Tim Rounds. Kristen Schiadder, Katie Thomas. Chariest Shaw. Loti MalviUe and Laura Thomas, (standing) Coach Paul Ftrimer, Ryan WKard, Me Bryan. Brad Bustance, Pad Koutz. Rob Dixon and Devid Koutz. A young but improved Hastings boys cross country learn will be facing an unfamiliar league, according to Hastings cross counr.y coach Paul Fulmer. All Hastings teams have moved from the Twin Valley to the OK Conference While Division. For his girls team, 'one of lhe state's top runners." Charissa Shaw returns. She exploded onto the cross country courses last year as a freshman. She earned honors by being selected to the All-regional. All­ league and All-county teams. Lost to the team will be Marie DeWin. who finished 17th In the stale competition last year. From the boys team, Fulmer said none of the dominant nxmers lad year were seniors The girls team finished second in the conference and third in lhe Twin Valley while lhe boys were last in the league. "Chris Olmstead and David Koutz give us a well-rounded boys team." Fulmer said. "We have a kx of runners with about the same limes, and in cross country that is a good way to surprise some teams." Cross Country Sept 6 Sept. 13 Sept 16 Sept. 20 Sept 27 Sept 30 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 23 Oct. 28 •• •• at •• at at vs •• •• •• tba FH Central Hudsonville Lans. Waverly Wyoming Pk Lowel Haslett Northview East G. R. Zeeland OK White Regionals The Panther kickers had a dismal season last year and Jansen, in his second year al the helm ot the team, said be is working oo destroying the losing attitude of the team Wortman, Man Mfckffl. Steve Herwarth, Chris Farwel, Karl Norton. Adam Glidden Craig McCool. Sharer Marfln-Rkk. Daryl Ctaffey, Chris Norton and assistant Joe Higden. Mtealng from photo Blake Barcroft, Shawn Kimbrough and Sean Hal. and building a winning attitude becaidc be believes In his players. He lost none of the tup soccer men from last season and returns five senion and a junior as repeat starters. In total, he has 12 players coming back from last season. Chad Chambliss, Karl Norton, Chris Farwell, Steve Herwarth and Tyler Jansen are the returning seniors and Chris Norton is He said the Kalamazoo Valley Association, which has many teams with established feeder programs, is always a tough season to face for the fledg . ig Panthers. Hackett and Kalamazoo Christian are always lough." he said, "and I think Paw Paw and Mattawan will be lough to beat" Saxons lose 2 of 3 top golfers •• meets will be run st Johnson Parte For the girls team. Laura Thomas and Kristen Schlachter arc "promising runners" according to Fulmca. "I'm really pleased with how well our runners have been doing through the summer with all the heat and humidity we've had." be said. "We have just six girls right now. but I think both teams will be very competitive. Members of the 1995 Hastings golf team Indude (first row from left) Assistant Coach Cante Masse, Don Smth. Jon Styf. Brad Vincent, Joe Edger. Jeremiah John­ son. Ken Koto, Marc Haywood. Mike Krueger and Coach Ed von der Hoff, (second row) Jon Jacute. Ertc Masse, Ntok Thornton, Jon Lawrence. Jason Filer. Adam Gee. Matt Styf. Ryan Schnftckenberg. Chad Coenen. Matt Barnum and Chartie Cove. With nearly 20 candidates out for the Hastings varsity golf team. Coach Ed von der Hoff, takes strong depth with him and the team to the OK Conference White Also coming back is Jon Lawrence, who was in the top five of the Hastings golfers last year, but has clamped on to lhe No. 1 spot, and fights to stay there with Fuller Division. The Saxons lost two of its three top golfers to graduation. Robert Wager and Malt Kirkendall led the Saxons most of last Support Yourl-avorite Team! year. Jason Fuller, who was the No. 3 golfer nipping at his heels. Jon Jacobs, who improved a lot near the end of lhe season has also returned. He bad more than one score which broke him into the top five as the season wound down in 1994. The Saxons finished fifth in the regionals last season, and showed shining days on the courses with low scores, returned for another year as finish as the team had last year against such teams as Lowell, Forest Hills Central and East grand Rapids. The Saxons took third behind Flint Powers and Holt in the I-ansing Sexton Invitational last week and fourth in the Barry County Meet, Thursday at Mullenhurst. Lawrence was the tow scorer for Hastings in the Sexton tourney and Fuller was low in the Barry County meet for the Saxons. last year and second in the Twin Valley. von der Hoff is hoping for al least as good Delton Auto Supply Delton Family Medicine Delton Felpausch FOOD CENTER Delton Pole Bldg. Mid-Lakes Screen Printing, Active Wear & Tanning Salon 9939 S. Wall Lake Rd., Delton 623-6380 11275 Sprague Rd.. Delton (616) 623-5521 103 N. Grove St., Delton 623-2389 10036 M-43. Delton 623-3300 121 E. 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Hastings 948-9696 1 304 N Broadway • 9488046 "Your Local Parts Plus Store" �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 31, 1995 — Page 13 Tennis Aug. 31 V* Lakeview Sept 5 at LCC Sept. 7 vs Lakewood Sept. 9 Hastings Invitational Sept. 13 VS FH Central Sept. 16 at Byron Center Sept. 18 at Hudsonville Sept 20 at Wyoming Pk Sept. 25 vs Lowell Sept. 27 vs North view Oct. 2 at East G. R. Oct. 4 vs Zealand tba Oct. 7 Hastings Women’s Softball League Members of the Hastings tennis team Indude (first row from left) Amy Archambeau, Amanda Miter, Tiffany Seymour. Carty Case. Laura McKinney. Misha Neil. Use Cooldin and Becca Keeler, (second row) Andrea Jones. Megan Murphy, Allda Cooney, Katie Brandt. Brooke Lutz. Katie Barch and Suzy Schmader. (third row) Karen DeMott, DanMto WUdem. Becky Merriman. Elena Mellen, Rachel Dreyer, Sally Edger. Erika Simpson. Elizabeth Llncolnhol, Megan Kaiser, Betsle Keeler and Coach Julie VanDfver. No preseason story was submitted by the coach. SPORTS the second half, the team lost Its communication and Charlone was able to score two. in the win over Lakewood. Hastings had 30 shots on goal and Lakewood had 11. The Vikings scored first with a chip shot at Hastings keeper Chad Price The Saxons retaliated with three goals in the half by Fred files. Bussman and Vandermolen. hies also headed in a goal in the second period off a comer kick by Damon Gonzales. Hastings JV soccer team scores to shut outs The Hastings junior varsity soccer team scored two shut ouu In early season play, defeating Charlotte 6-0. Monday night and Lakewood 9-0. last Friday. In the win over Charlone. Derek Johnson had two goals. Garren Gonzales, James YL Adam Schultz and Eric McCarty scored the others John DeWitt had three assists in the game and gonzales. Schultz and Mike Kensington bad an assist each. Man Toburen Ben O'Mara and Steve Storrs led lhe team's defense in both games, to keep the other two teams scoreless, according to Larry Melody. In the shut out of Lakewood. Larry Bailey had a pair of scores and an assist. Goqzales had two assists and a goal and Matt Bradley and McCarty had a goal and an assist each. Tim Russell. Yi. Johnson and Schultz accounted for lhe other scoring. Monday. Aug. 28 — J-Ad Graphic* 1. True Value Sporting Goods 15; Pennock Hospital 12. Good Time Pizza 6. Tuesday. Aug. 29 — Hastings Mutual 8, H & S Machine 7; Goodenough's Goodies 7, Hastings Piston Ring 22. Green Di vision W-L Hast. Sanitary Serv........................................ 11-7 Jarman Construction.......................................8-11 Hastings Mutual.............................................. 7-12 Thrifty Car Rental......................................... 6-12 Bill’s Safety Serv............................................. 5-15 E.W. Bliss.......................................................J-16 Blue Division Hastings Chrysler............................................17-1 Olde Town Tavern (Black)...........................15-3 Okie Town Tavern (Red)..............................13-5 TNR..................................................................... H-7 Kmart............................... 11-7 Brian 's/Ritsema........... ................................ 8-10 Cappon's............................................................6-12 Home Run Leader* — Dan Miller, 15. Runner's Up — Mike Davis, 10; Aaron Snider, 10. Last Week's Results OTT (Black) 7, Bliss 0; OTT (Black), Thrifty 5; Jarman 7, Mutual 5; Thrifty 7, Mutual 1; OTT (Black) 6. Chrysler 2; Chrysler 20. TNR 1; TNR 7. OTT (Red) 5; OTT (Red) 7, Brian's 0; Sanitary 12, Jarman 3; Bills 7, Bliss 0. Women’s softball champs The Hastings Women's Softball Champions were the team sponsored by Good Tima Pizza Members of the team Induon (first row from Mt) Krista Heilman. Diona Morawski, Duska Brumm and Dawn Harding, (second row) Lasley DeGroot, Beth Knoll. Kristin Royston. Kent Lamie and Deb Meade, (thlid row) Coach Chris Ricketts. Carol Mack. Kkn Lajcak. Francine Brummel, Darlene Kirwin and Coach Wayne Kitwin. Fishing contest draws more than 100 kids at Summerfest Attention Area Businesses! ARCA Pro 4 Series to appear at Berlin Raceway The Automobile Racing Club of America (.ARCA) Pro-4 Series will make its only ap­ pearance of 1995 at Berlin Raceway Sept. 2. The ARCA Pro-4 Series features both stock bodied and open-wheel appearing can, but all are powered by stock block 4-cylinder engines modifed for performance. The combtnaaon of body style* and 4-cylinder power plant make the series unique. The ARCA Pro-4 Series has been in ex­ igence since 1988. now having sanctioned 120 race programs al 16 different tracks in In­ diana. Kentucky. Michigan and Ohio. The division had its origin in the compact stock, or mini stock, classes run at weekly race tracks throughout the midwest in the early 1980s As the class of cars evolved into a more sophisticated racing division, the prize money DK. Paw Paw. Kalamazoo Christian and Hackett should be all around the lop spot in the league come end of season. For the girts. Paw Paw looks to have fielded a strong team this year, be said. "Were positive and focused." Gibson said. "If we all stay healthy, both teams should finish in the lop half of the league." Last year the boys were 7-3 m the Kalamazoo Valley Association which gave them a third place, and the girls were 6-4 for fourth place. Team W-L Good Time Pizza..... ........................................11-1 True Value Sports............................................10-2 Pennock Hospital. ......................................... 9-3 Hastings P-Ring................. ............................. M H & S Machine................................................. 5-7 J-Ad Graphics.................................................... 4-8 Hastings Mutual.............................................. 2-10 Goodenough's.................................................. 1-11 Hastings Men’s I Softball League STANDINGS Saxon soccer team takes two early season games third goals of the season. Ed Vandermolen bis second and Jim Robbe and Damian dcGoa both scored their first. Coach Doug Mepham said the team came out early to score four goals, but early In Reluming the brothers Louden - Clay and Casey, and Josh Smith and losing none of his top boys runners has Delton boys cross country coach Jim Gibson "looking forward to a good season." Angie Lillibridgc is the top returner for the girls team, which Gibson said is lacking in depth this year. Nikki Schiedel is a new runner for tbc girl* team ibis year and is showing some promise with faster times in the cross country runs. The fact that most of his teams' road runners are back has Gibson predicting that Results BANNER The Hastings vanity aoccer ream defeated Charlotte 6-2. Aug. 28 and Lakewood 4-1. Aug. 25 in two early season contests. tn the win over Charlotte, the Saxons had 29 shots on goal io the Orioles eight In the game. Pascal Bussman scored his second and No weaknesses in boys teams, girls need depth ■ cross country coach eliminated them as a weekly class. The divi­ sion became a touring series, competing for bigger race purses at different tracks as a featured division. Among the top drivers expected for the race at Berlin Raceway are three-time ARCA Pro-4 Serie* champion and current point leader Robbie Pyle of Columbus. Ohio, who drives a Ford-powered modified; Robbin Slaughter, who drives a Cosworth Ford; Bill Hartman of Marcellus. Michigan; and many others. A full field of 18 cars is expected to be on hand. The ARCA Pro-4 senes will compete in a full program of racing action Sept. 2 at Berlin Raceway, including practice, qualifying, preliminaries and a feature event. Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The Summertest fishing contest winners tn the 4- to 6-year-old age bracket are (from left) Steven Lambert. Allie Dragoo, Bryce Spurgeon. Rachel Smith, Nickolas Parks, Justin Keeler. Zachary Connor and Jack Ahearn The contest, sponsored by the Jayeees and coordinated by Susanne Parker and Lynden Sackrider, who a total of 102 children registered for the competition. HASTINGS BANNER can 948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. Barry County Residents... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." Summerfest fishing contest winners in the 7- to 9-yeer-old age division are (from left) Benn Christensen, Kristin Mead. Dray Huis, Brenda Smith. Rex Fetterty. Jon Ahearn and Jennifer Shoebridge. The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER (Making Barry County residents feel at home for over 100 years) The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 49058 The winners in the Summerfest fishing contest for age categories of 10- to 12year-olds and 13- to 16-year-olds are (from left, front row) Chad Snell. Ricky Tobias. Robbie Wilson. Courtney Colvin. Jodi Elms. James Mead, (back row) William Ryan. Stephen Moray and Kelly Snell �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 31, 1995 Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH Old-Fashioned Farm Days events are under way in Prairieville The 17lh annual Prairieville Old Fash­ ioned Farm Days is underway through Mon­ day. More than 50 country music entertainers will be featured. It's the biggest lineup of county music entertainers in the show's history, said Show Director Bill Aukerman, who founded Fann Days with his wife Maggie. The musical menu feature old-fashioned country music, old-fashioned bluegrass and country gospel music. Entertainers for tbc event include Leroy Van Dyke and bis Auctioneers. Connie Smith. Ray and Millie Overholt. Bobby Helms, Hank Thompson. Billy Walker and the Tennessee Mountain Boys. Mac Wise­ man. Jack Green. Alex Houston and Elmer. Johnny Russell. Jean Shepard, lhe Dicker­ sons. Homer Jones, Louisiana Cowboy Dave Dickerson, Joan Kent. Jim Couch. Donna Albright. Harlan Bryant. Catfish Johnny. Cal and Dottie Akers. Big Willard Hunt. John Thomas, Bounty Hunters, Bill Snyder. Floyd Norvell and his Bluegrass Fever Band, Hariey and Renee Sappington. Lome Veale and more. Country music shows arc scheduled for I p.m. Thursday. 10 im.. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Friday; 1 p.m.. 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 10 a.m. Monday. Country gospel music will be featured at 9:30 a.m., 10:20 a.m. and 10:30 am. Sunday. Three music locations - the new Cowatorium. the country music building and 3 jam session tent - will be open daily for addi­ tional seating capacity during Farm Days A new feature this year is that people who attend lhe music shows will have the com­ fort of sitting in padded church pews. "We’ve got hundreds of old time farming events and equipment as pari of the show There will be horse events, antique tractor, steam and gas engine events, a larger flea market in excess of 100 exhibitors, crafts, square dancing and lots of spinning, black­ smithing and an array of other activities. A "huge country breakfast" will be served daily Thursday through Monday until 9 a m. on the grounds. Ti.e ans and crafts booths will feature such items as dried flowers, beaded work, quilts, painted porcelain, ceramics, hand needlework, wood products. Indian crafts. Woodland Jerry Mazurek called Sunday evening and said that Loren and Lisa Mazurek had a baby ed Hamson Theodore, and he weighed nearly The Lakewood Community Ambulance volunteers and families had their annual pic­ nic in Herald Classic Memorial Park Sunday Games during the afternoon included tug of war. volleyball, com toss, ptnata, basketball, face painting, kiddie pool and water balloon ton. From what I hear, everyone had a great ent booths, too. Kids World for the young set will include the Miloville Express train and a lot of fun games and educational events. The "Fire­ house" which teaches fire safety will be set up. Author Cindy Deiters of White Cloud will be selling her children's books that are geared for learning. Sheldon Rhodes will en­ tertain on Sunday with magic, juggling, storytelling and puppets. Old Tyme square dancing takes place Fri­ NEWS planning the chicken Iwbecue dinner to be held on Saturday. Sept. 2. in Herald Classic Memorial Park as part of the Woodland homecoming celebration The dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The Homecoming celebration will start Fri­ day evening with a fish fry at the Woodland Eagles and an ice cream social at the Woodland United Methodist Church and the opening game of the wekeend softball tournament. Saturday will include a horseshoe tourna­ ment, more softball, a craft show, a sale of discarded books from the library, a parade at 1 p.m., a reception for the grand marshal following the parade, games, food and entertainment. Sunday events will include a community day. Saturday and Sunday evenings. On Labor Day, Sept. 4. activities include a final roundup of country music, a kids pedal pull, a grand parade of exhibitors, a kids garden tractor contest and a farm stock tractor pull A raffle will be held at 12 noon Sunday, Sept. 3 for a Ford pickup truck. Proceeds from lhe raffle will be used for improve­ ments to the Hall of Fame kitchen and din­ ing rooms and to finish the museums. A Granny and Grandpa contest will again be pan of the fun Saturday morning as well as a Little Miss Farm Days contest. A saw mill will be operating and antique tractor fast start and slow races will be held. Two church services will be held on the grounds on Sunday morning. Hundreds of camping units will be on the grounds and camping for 1 to 6 days is a to­ tal of S15. Farm Days takes place oo the Aukerman s Green Acres farm and land they donated to te Michigan Fanners Hall of Fame. Admission to Farm Days is $5 per per­ son, per day and includes tickets to all the country music shows. Kids 5 and under are free and children 6-10 are $2 Fann Days is located at 7990 Mito Rd., Delton, just off M-43 in Prairievule Town­ ship concert at Woodland United Methodist k at 7 p.m. The softball tournament will and scalloped potatoes, served by the Woodland Townhouse. The 18 membes pre­ sent all voted for the chib to support the school bond ejection to be held Saturday, Sept 23. A breakfast will be held at the Lake Odessa Community Center from 7 a.m. to LEGAL NOTICE Over the Iasi 50 years, the federal govern­ ment has grown enormously tn size and power. Since 1948, outlays have grown from slightly more than 12 percent of Gross Domestic Product to 22 percent. This growth and centralization of power has distanced the citizens from their government Just about every day 1 talk to constituents who have com­ plaints with federal bureaucrats. Again and again 1 find that federal officials in Washington are writing and enforcing rules that make little sense when they’re put into operation in the real world where people live and work. One reason for this is the decline of federalism in government. The word federalism wa» coined by our founding fathers to describe the agrecmcni among sovereign states to create a federal government. In the Articles of Confederation as well as the Con­ stitution. the states established a national government with powers limited to respon­ sibilities like defense and foreign policy. The logic behind federalism is that taxpayers can better influence their government officials when they’re in the same city or slate. In addi­ tion. local officials arc far more likely to tailor their rules and decisions to reflect local conditions. Our founding fathers tried to enshrine it in lhe Bill of Rights. Since some citizens ex­ pressed concern about the power of lhe federal government, the first Congress added the 10th Amendment to the Constitution which states that "the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor pro­ hibited by tt to the States, arc reserved to the Slates respectively, or to the people." This amendment was designed to reserve most "Make and Take" classes will be offered for dried flower arrangements, bas­ ketmaking, ceramics, sand sculpture, country-type crafts and tin punching. Demonstrations will be given for apple pressing, cratemaking, feltmaking and blacksmithing. Many community group* will have differ­ by Catherine Lucas Hi Id red Chase spent several days at Pen nock Hospital last week bcinp treated for Needing ulcers. She went home on Monday of Restoring Federalism jewelry and more. On Monday, the softball tournament will conclude, probably around 6 p.m. This past weekend, the Rev. Ward Pierce and his wife. Muriel, were honored at a former pastors’ day at Wesley Park United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids On Thursday evening. Pierce presented a traveling plaque for the greatest amount of funds raised by the particular church during the annual CROP walk to the Rev. Emmet Cadwell of Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa This is the first year for the pi«que order, improvement, and prosperity of the The new 104th Congress has taken several steps over the past eight months to return government functions to the slates. As a part of the Contract with America, the House of Representatives passed a well fare reform bill that would give stales a larger role and greater flexibility in welfare policy. We also passed legislation to end unfunded mandates that re­ quire state and local governments to cany out and pay for federal government policy. The recently passed budget resolution also cut into or eliminated a number of programs that in­ trude upon traditional state and local prerogatives such as education. Congress should build upon this philosophy to restore the powers of state governments. tinues to usurp more authority than the foun­ ding fathers intended and has now grown so large and unwiedly that it cannot adequately * perform its responsibilities. The result has sense. Ifs time for us to shift more of the responsibility back to states and restore federalism. DAVENPORT COLLEGE Offers Convenient Fall Classes Starting September 25! Classes Held at Hastings High School Muy happy retBras SCHEDULE Come : :UMAN RESOURCE MCT 4014 6:00- 9:25PM LAW 211 LEGAL ENV. Of BUSINESS 4015 6:00 9:25PM w SOC213 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 4013 6MF 9.25PM Th Davenport College 4.5 For information please call 1-800-632-9569 or 451-3511 To save $100, ask about our off-campus Adult Grant Program m. ex Liam upon the Lands heron described TAKE NOTICE Sale wot lawfully made of the $ 46.040.248 Consumer Loans 5.091.345 FHLB Advances U.S. Agency Mongage-Backed Securities 8.627.192 Accrued Interest Payable Investment Securities Available for Sale 1,741.326 Other Liabilities 1.093.600 Investment Securities Held to Maturity 3.468.444 General Reserve 6.759.766 Applications must be submit­ ted by September 25, 1995. Other Equity Securities Stock-Federal Home Loan BaiA 723,900 The Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education and Allegan County Intermediate School District Board of Education will consider the transfer of trie following property from Martin Public School District to Delton Kellogg School District described as follows: •06 007 160 085 00 Amount po*d Si 10.17 Toiot Alicia Abbott of Michigan and desenbed as follows Property P06-011-020-041-00 located at 7299 March Rd Com 1323 36 ft S of N 1/4 post Sec 20-2-10 for POB TH S 00 deg 47' 41" E N & S 1/4 LI 350 ft. TH N 89 deg 28' 59" W 1320 93 ft TH N 00 deg 44' 10" W AL C/L Marsh Rd 350 fl M/L TH S 89 deg 28’59" E 1320 57 ft to POB also Com at N 1/4 Post Sec 20-2-10, TH S 00 deg 47' 41" E 2023.36 fl. TH N 89 deg 28' 59 W 132 fl for POB. TH S 00 deg 4F41" E 293 03 fl. TH N 89 deg 19' 58" W 25 fl. TH S 00 deg 4F 41” E 77 ft. TH N 89 deg 19' 5£” W 1164 74 Ft. TH N 00m deg 44' 10" W along March Rd 366 ft M/L. TH S 89 deg 28' 59" E 1189 29 ft to POB The above hearing will be held on Wednesday. September 13. 1995. at 7:00 p m at the Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education office. 535 W Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. Michigan Further information rotative to this heanng may be obtained by calling Elizabeth Forbes. 61&-94S9545 extension 18 Signed Thomas S Mohler. Superintendent Dolton. Ml 49046 Dated August 31. 1995 Kolomosoo. Ml 49002 (9 21) 59,898 (4.496) Specific Reserves 2.820.499 Cash on Hand and in Banks TOTAL LIABILITIES: 300.427 Real Estate Held for Investment S 74,188,421 2.073.975 Office Building and Equipment-Net KELLOGG PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE 7.553.607 13.477J95 59.000 Accrued Interest Receivable 496.535 Real Estate Held in Foreclosure -O167.973 Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS: $74,188.421 This Statement has been prepared in accordance with the regulatory reporting requirements of the Office of Thrift Supervision COTS’). Tangible. Core and Total Risk-Based Capital arc the elements of regulatory capital determined under such reporting requirements Regulatory capital is a basis by which the OTS determines whether a savings institution is operating in a safe and sound manner At June 30.1995. Hastings Savings & Loan. FA. has the following capital ratios Minimum Required C,trir»l Sr»ad,rvt situated, ol oil sums S 45.248.751 Sav ings Accounts Applications can be obtained at the Administrator's Office, 3rd. floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings. MARTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDO TAX DUD - (Revieed) 1M7) ASSETS: Real Estate Mortgage Loans Demand Deposit Accounts TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DELTON (*■21) STA TEMENT OF CONDITION AS OF JUNE 30,1995 LIABILITIES: 2.577.557 NOTICE OF HEARING Dahon. Ml 49046 HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA Commercial Real Estate Loans MM-007 160-1 >3-00. Amount po*d SI 10.17. Tone* Alicia Abbott 5 MGT 306 NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners are accepting applications for interested citizens to serve a two (2) year term on the Solid Waste Plan­ ning Committee. th* county m which tho land government powers to stales, preventing the growth of federal government. As James Madison wrote in The Federalist Papers, "the powers delegated by the... Constitution to the Federal Government, arc few and defined... The powers reserved to the several States will extend to all the object, which, in the ordinary course of affairs, concern the lives, liberties Tangible Capital Actual at Exchb Over Jun.30, 1W Minimum 1.5% 3 0*. 8.0% Core Capital Total Rtsk-Raacd Capital Copies of the annual audited financial statements arc available to the public, and can be obtained by written request sent to 9 ||% 9 11% IM 45% 7.61% 6 11% 1045% Compliance Officer Hastings Savings A Loan. FA 201 E State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 I. ToddA. Harding. President andl 'hiefExecutive (Iflicerof Hastings Savings A Loan. FA. do hereby declare that this statement of financial condition has been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the Office of Thrift Supervision, and is Iruclo the best of my knowledge and belief z Todd A Harding (/ President and Chief Executive Officer �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 31, 1995 — Page 15 Summerfest celebrates with entertainment, crafts, food LEGAL NOTICES: CARLTON T0WN5 H*P The Battle Creek Shrinera mini-patrol is always fun to watch. They were in the Simmerfest Grand Parade. •The Polish Muslims' from Hamtramck put on a three hour show at the Arts Hatchery stage Saturday night. Reguter Board Meeting August 14. 1995 Present- Koitar. Allerding. Mor low Smith and Erb. Six residents Mooting colled to order 8 p.m by Sup Kat tor Oerk's and treasurer t report approved Send Thank you to School Reumon Commrttoe for repairing playground equipment Tabled for time being regarding security system. Send “Thank you” to Russ Y orger for his par­ ticipation on Planning Commission Cary checking into cost of moving and installing mercury light Gut Zurfoce requested complete financial statements. Keith Toyior made several suggestions regar­ ding posting twp. policy, security system com­ puter backups, and requested 1995 Board of Review Organ! tot ionol Minutes. Bev Zurfoco commented on security system and mercury light. Approved payment of all bills lor $41.595 36. Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m. Linda Erb. Deputy Clerk Attested to by: David Kaiser Supervisor (8 31) Hta Ho. V5-21M3X Estate of Georgia Marion Gar ms. deceased Social Security No. 366-18-5618. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whoso last known address was 325 Wool Hobbs Road. Defton. Ml 49046 died 7-16-95. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that aN dabns against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Julie Slow. HC 70 PO Box 191. Mounton View AR 72560, cr to both the indepen­ dent personal representative ond rhe Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notke is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons What's a parade without a clown? This colorful fallow was part of the Grand Parade Saturday. The Hastings High School band lend color and music to the parade. Drums and tubas are always an important part of marching music. RtCHARDG STEVENS (P2100B) 207 Cofumbea Square Building 131 East Columbia Avenue Battio Creek. Ml 49015 (616)962-5429 (8/31) M0RTBAQC FORfCI O1UW8 BALI PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT TROTT AND TROTT IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY IN­ FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Defouh hot been mode in the conditions of o mortgoge mode by Jomes D. PASCHAL ond Ann L PASCHAL, husband and wife to Mutual Savings Bank. fib. a Michigan Corpora Hon. Mortgage, dated June » 1994 ond recorded on July 12. 1994. in Uber 609. on page 740, Barry At Fish Hatchery Park or. Saturday afternoon, Paul Babladelis and friends demonstrate Karate Entertainment was at the Arts Council stage al three days of Summaries! '95 The Gergen family and a friend relax with a bite after watching Matt (left) play in a soccer game al Fish Hatchery Park ment doted April 19, 1995. ond recorded on June 30. 1995. in Libor 634. on pogo 100. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage -here is claimed to bo due of rhe date hereof me s.m o* ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTEEN DOLLARS AND 49 CENTS ($102 313 49; including interest at 8.250% per annum Under rhe power of sale contained in so-d mor fgogo ond the statute in such case mode ond pro vidod. notko is hereby given that said mortgage wi'l be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them at publk vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan at 2 p.m., o'dock on Thursday. October 5. 1995. Said promises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan and are BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 22. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DISTANT SOUTH 1100.0 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 22: THENCE SOUTH 220 0 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 22; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 210.0 FEET. PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION THENCE 1_____________________________________________ NORTH 22 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 237.96 FEET ALONG AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE NOTICC BY PfKSONS CLAMING TTTLE LINE. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 40 UNDO TAX DEKD - (Brvtead IM7) SECONDS EAST 300 60 FEET TO THE PLACE OF To the Owner or Owners of any and ail interests, BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH LANDS BETWEEN or lions upon the lands herein described SAID TRAVERSE L»NE AND THE WATERS EDGE OF TAKE NOTICE: Sale was lawfully mode of the VON SYO.E LAKE DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A following described land for unpaid faxes on that POINT WHICH LIES SOUTH 1320 0 FEET AND NORTH land, and that the undersigned has title to the lend 89 DEGREES 58 M'NUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 330.C under tax deed or deeds issued for the land. You FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SEC are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 TiON 22; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES months after return of service of this notice, upon 40 SECONDS EAST 120 0 FEE7. THENCE NORTH 22 payment to the undersigned or Io the treasurer of DEGREES 22 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 237.96 the county in which the land is situated, of ail sums FEET ALONG THE INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE paid lor the tax sole purchase, together wflh 50% HEREINBEFORE DESCRIBED THENCE NORTH 89 in addition, and the fees of the sheriff for the ser­ DEGREES 58 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 29.40 vice or cost of publkatian of this notke. The ser­ FEET; THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES WEST 125 FEET vice or publkatian costs shall be the some as if for MORE OR LESS TO THE WATERS EDGE OF VON SY­ personal service of a summons upon commence­ CLE LAKE: THENCE SOUTHERLY AND WESTERLY 70 ment ol an action, together with a sum of $5.00 for FEET ALONG SAID WATERS EDGE THENCE each description, without other additional cost or SOUTHEASTERLY TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING charge. H payment as described in this notke is The redemption period shall be 6 month) ») from not made, the undersigned will institute pro­ lhe date of such safe, unless determined abandon­ ceedings for possession of the land. Description of ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in whkh land: State of Michigan. County of Barry, Lots 213 case the redemption period shall be 30 days from ond 214. Lakewood Estates. *09-007-160-147 00. the date of such safe. Amount necessary to redeem. $330.51 plus the Dated: August 24. ’995 lee* of the Sheriff FOR INFORMATION. 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August 31, 1995 Organizers say Summerfest split a success by Karca Maack Staff Writer The dust is finally starting to settle, and Summerfest '95 organizers are calling the event a success. Summerfest co-chair Jan Coboon said there was a good turnout in each location of the weekend-king celebration "I think it went over very well." she said. "There were so many people, even Friday af­ ternoon. People mingled all over the down­ town area. It was just great ~ Summerfest activities were divided be­ tween two locations this year, the downtown area and Fish Hatchery Park. Crafters were located on the Court House lawn downtown, and Cohoon said both crafters and customers liked the setup. "I asked a majority of the crafters how they felt, and they were all so happy." she said. "They all want to come back next year and have the same space. The crafters could­ n't be happier. I got positive feedback from so many people." With the separation of events between lo­ cations. parking problems were eliminated, she said. Food, refreshments, entertainment and sporting events were located at Fish Hatch­ ery Park. Cohoon said events at that location faired wdl also. She said audiences at Fish Hatchery Park Friday afternoon were down, but as lhe evening went c after the crafts, people cane to the park for lhe beer tent and sport events. Steve Reid, in charge of entertainment at Fish Hatchery Park, said the events drew large crowds. "In the past we've had pretty close to 30.000 people. I'd guess it was about that, not having seen the arts and crafts." said Reid. "It’s hard to tell when they are spread out in two locations. But the beer tent seemed quite full Saturday night." Reid said the main acts Friday and Satur­ day nights drew the largest crowds. He said Friday s country acts and Pride Night drew large crowds, and Saturday's acts of Bobby Holley and the Polish Muslims were two of the best shows Summerfest has ever put on. Reid said Holley wowed the crowd with his bursts of energy, jumping off the scaffolding into the crowd. "They were both really big hits." he said. In all, 32 acts performed almost non-stop during Summerfest. Reid said acts were in stage from 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, noon to midnight Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. "Some said this would never work, but when it came right down to it they all said this is great'." said Cohoon, wbo will chair lhe event next year. "They were so happy to see the crafts downtown, and so happy they could park. The atmosphere was just so good. Il was a good feeling." She said planning for next year's Summer­ fest will start with a meeting next month. "We will talk about what to do and go from there." she said. "We can only improve upon what we had." Events that had a good turnout during the Summerfest included the parade, which had almost 40 participants, and the car show Sunday, in which more than 100 can were shown, said Cohoon. Kiddie Parade held during Summerfest One ol the oclivities offered by the Hostings Summeifest was the Kiddie Parade held last Sunday. Participants were (from left) Brittany Howell. Coz Mix. Shelby Roush, Michael Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Jean Johnson, Caleb Johnson ond Jessica Mon. by Mandv Habri Staff Writer Hastings Summerfest had its second annual kiddie parade at Fish Hachery Park Sunday. Event chairwoman Sherri Sanborn said this year's theme was “Summer Fun in the Great Lakes State ' The participating kids wore costumes such as straw hats and Hawaiian w car to reflect the theme Blue ribbons and other prize knick-knacks were donated by the Hastings Bowl. Hastings Color Center. K man. McDonalds and the Cinima. Sanborn said the turnout for this year was better than last year and hopes to have a Disney theme next year. Lorence and Jessie Hubbel of Hastings who have earned on a family fanning tradition, which they have passed down to their children and grandchildren, are among the nine newest couples to be inducted into the Michigan Farmers Hal of Fame. Hall of Fame.,.continued from page 1 Who Can Solve This Problem? their help, the ideas would not have been dreams come true. In 1982. the first fanners and spouses were inducted into the Hall of Fane. Less than a yea ago the Aukermans sold the last of their dairy herd. 'After 40 yean of milking cows, we deni regret It. the fun that we had of being fann­ ers we enjoyed and it was a big challenge for her and I to pot together a dairy farm that we were proud of. A farm where people would drive by and say 'tha's a pretty place...'* BUI sa|d. *We bed idfmake a decision (last year). Tbd*rtws had to go.* Bill said. A key Right now. in some school distorts, third graders are learning how to solve this equation. And in some school districts, sixti graders are learning.. But there are still some school districts where seniors will receive a diploma without ever having to face the question. Insist on higher academic standards in your school district. Red hot blues... Blues master Eddie Shaw belts out a tune on his saxophone during the first annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Blues Fest Saturday in Hastings No artificial chemical sprays or fertilizers PLOWSHARES Certified Organic Farm "JtoA Homegrown Vegetables - Sold on Site 5400 Wilkins Rd., Hastings (616) 623-8321 or 623-8322 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Hastings Charter Township reason is the continuing growth of Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days which the couple established in 1979 as an annual event on their farm. (Farm Days is currently in progress through Labor Day). In their bevday as dairy farmers, the Auk­ ermans milked 120 cows in the late 1980s. In 1989, when BUI fell in the Hall of Fame Building and hurt his back, be bad to give up milking. "1 turned ever the herd to son John and brought it down to 50 cows, what John could handle by himself without hav­ ing to hire help. "Then it became a problem for John because we kept taking more and more of the farm away (for Farm Days).* BUI said. The Aukermans have had their ups and downs along their journey as fanners on their 147-acre tract. In 1985, they lost a good share of their cattle after a barn fire. The cattle suffered from stress after the fire and "they just would not produce no more. So we had to weed them out.' BUI said. They previously lost cattle when PUB was mixed into commercial feed "which was very disastrous (in the 1970s) and we had to get rid of more than 100 head and start all over. There was no insurance or settlement from Farm Bureau. Dial was like starting Use farm three times over. That was when I wrote that poem (’Tilings Will Get Better Someday"). BUI Mid. Aner PBB took its toll. Bill decided to Family Health Care Services A hearing on the proposed 1996 budget for all funds will be held at the Hastings Charter Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings, Ml on... SEPTEMBER 11, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. Copies of the proposed budget can be inspected at the township hall or by appointment with the Clerk. NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn *500 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification Excel­ lent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested tn the nursing field. AD shifts available upon hire We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6 55 per hour. Classes start September 11th and end September 22nd. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00 a m. until 4:30 p.m and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15 a m. until 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomappie Manor between 8:00 a m and 4:30 p.m Monday through Friday to fill out an application before September 6th. 1995 Appli­ cants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class No phone calls please Karen Man. RN. Director of Nursing Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. MI 49058 EOE Bonnie L Cruttenden, Clerk 616/948-9690 or 945-3291 manufacture his own feed. "So I did. I kept monkeying with it and went to school Io learn nutrition. We started Green Acres feed end it sold all over and then the (grain) dust got to me so bad the doctor said 'it wiU kill you or get out of it.' Despite life's woes, 'I've got oo com­ plaints," be said. "I love what I do. both of us do.* The Aukermans started out farming in partnership with Maggie's parenu io Paw Paw. They moved to their MUo Road farm June 7. 1966 and they described the condi­ tions as a farm of tall weeds, broken doom buildings, overgrown fence rows and a house that looked like it belonged to the TV program "Green Acres.' That’s bow the Aukermans' farm got lu name of Green Acres after daughter Deb suggested it. Now lhe place Is a showpiece. In fact, in 1992. their farm was featured as one of Farm and Ranch magazine's The Prettiest Place in the Country" series. A -Victorian Language Garden." bordered in front by a low stone wall and by a white fence and trellis on another side, greets visi­ tors to the 1877 Italianate-style farm bouse. Bill, the third son of Millard and Lucille Aukerman. wbo were farmers, was born and raised In Cooper, located in Kalamazoo County. He joined lhe Navy when be was 17 and served four yean. Maggie grew up near Paw Paw. Her par­ enu Max and Evelyn Harris had four daugh­ ters and also farmed. She graduated from Bronson School of Nursing in 1958. She also attended Western Michigan University foraycar. Bill and Maggie married October 21. 1956. They lived In Paw Paw nearly 10 yean and were both 4-H leaden in Van Bu­ ren County. Maggie continued as a leader in Barry County, spending a total of 28 yean in 4-H. In addition to John and Deb. lhe Auker­ mans have a daughter Cindy and nine grandchildren. ’We didn't By just to be farmers," Bill slid. "We tried to be in asset to our com­ munity. Besides being active in 4-H. they served on a variety of boards and BUI was co the Prairieville Township Board for a time. Ixxcnce and Jessie Hubbell have farmed all their lives, on the same ground as Lorence's father and grandfather before him In fact, a road that borders the Hubbells' farm land Is Hubble Road, named after Lorence Hubbell's grandfather Cassius, who settled in the area in the 1800s. Lorence Hubbell said being named to the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame Is an honor. "It's a privilege." he said. Jessie HubbeU said they were surprised when they were loid they had been chosen. She said Hall of Fame organizers inter­ viewed the couple about one year ago. but she never expected anything to come out of it. GENERAL LABOR Expanding hardwoods distribution center and kiln-drying facility has immediate openings for lumber handlers and machine operators - 1st and 2nd shifts. Leadership skills a plus. Learn the hardwood Industry Promotions from within. Starting wage is S6.50/hour plus production pay. Full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person at... vankeulen & winchester Lumber Co. 245 54th St.. S.W.. Grand Rapids Easy exit off US-1S1 expressway EOE Dental Chairside Assistant Patient-oriented dental practice seek­ ing energetic, enthusiastic and responsible team player. Applicant must be friendly and enjoy working with people in a fast-paced office environment. Experience preferred, but will train the right person. Send resume and cover letter to: Ad #403, c/o J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Afler they were married. Lorence and Jessie Hubbell lived in the bouse Lorence was born in. where lhe family's dairy farm is now located, along Hubble Road. They lived there until 28 years ago. when their son Kenilh got manied. They then moved into ihclr current home jest down the road from the diary farm. The Hubbells also have two daughters who live in the Hastings area. Janet Shriber and Carolyn Timm. The Hubbells raise dairy cattle, as well as steen and heifers. They also have crops oo their land, growing com. alfalfa and wheat. The com and hay are used to feed the cattle, and lhe wheal is sold. Lorence Hubbell said. (Staff writer Karen Mauck contributed to this article) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 31. 1995 — Page 17 Tempers flare over zoning issues in Nashville by Cindy J. Smith Sutf Writer Tempers Hared Thunday night when the issue of enforcing zoning laws was discussed by lhe Nashville Village Council. During roundtable discussion. Frank Dunham lold council members that he had attended the last Zoning Board of Appeals COUNCIL, cont. from page 2 the DNR then asked for comments by Aug. 30. On Monday night, council repeated ns op­ position to a portable classroom before opening lhe door to another plan If the DNR approves the county's proposal, tbc matter then will go to the Hastings Planning Commission for site plan review. After that, the Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a variance to allow construction on the flood plain. Anne Endsley, a volunteer at the shelter, addressed the council and said the facility is now in such bad shape "It’s an embarrassment to our city and county." She said she too is opposed to putting in a portable classroom, but favors the pole bam type structure. After noting the county had not lold coun­ ci 1 about the new plans. Endsley said. "It's unfortunate our county government could not have respect enough to let city govern­ ment know they're not doing lhe portable classroom’ /a other business Monday evening, the council: • Agreed a plan by Lane Fiona of Delton io stock ponds al Fish Hatchery Park with young walleye, which later will be stocked in Pleasant and Wall Lakes. The DNR supplies the fry. we supply the effort." Horta said. In return, the DNR now will stock the large pond at Fish Hatchery with panfish. • Approved a request to have a fall coed softball league at Fish Hatchery Park • Approved installation of stop signs on Muriel Street at its intersection with Jeffer­ son. on Englewood at Grant, on Ferris at Colfax, on Jefferson at North, oo Briar Hill at North, oo Oliver at Church, oo Church at Nelson and on Marshall at Park • Learned from Penrod that the city’s first newsletter will come out in October and arti­ cles are being solicited. • Learned from the city manager that Tina Maurer has been hired a* a cashier/cierk. • Received word that lhe auditors. Plante & Moran, have completed their annual re­ view of city accounts and plan to report to the council Sept. 11. meeting and suggested that the two bodies meet to set guidelines to resolve current conflicts. "You have two governmental bodies who are going to end up in a conflict and be counterproductive” Dunham told members But other- present at the meeting didn't agree. Council members suggested that if guidelines were made, they may be hard to enforce. Nevertheless, all agreed that the numerous zoning infractions in Nashville were a problem and needed to be dealt with. But how far should village officials or the ZBA go? "I understand that there arc at least 16 infractions on Main Street, but where do you draw the line?" said Steve Corwin. "I just feel uncomfortable with this... I'm not going to support going after each individual business." Mike Callton added "1 know that there are a lot of infractions, but we could create a lot of bad feelings if we go out after everyone in Lhe business district” How serious are the infractions? Arc tickets really necessary? They're not necessary, according to some council members, wbo said they feel that Zoning Administrator Jeanne Steortz doesn't negotiate effectively with citizens when a problem arises. "I do have a difference of opinion with our zoning administrator." said Chris Pash "I think that when there is an infraction, the primary goal is to resolve the situation as soon as possible. She believes that once something goes to court, that it should go full force to make that person pay for court costs. "There should not be an end to negotiations just because an issue reaches court. I think she should resolve these matters outside of the courtroom. Let’s come to a peaceful resolution." Dennis Mapes added that anyone who comes onto your property and tells you what to do will put you in a defensive position. "She (Jeanne Steortz) needs to work with these people. I really don't know of any big problems (meaning infractions)." Corwin said that, for example, some people have charged that Jack DeGroote at Good Time Pizza is violating local laws when his trash dumpster overflow with garbage, creating a health hazard. "A dumpsters with trash falling out of it. in my opinion, is not a huge issue." he said. "Jack runs a pretty good business in this town, and I think issuing citations is not the answer to the problem.’’ But Bob Dwyer, chairman of the ZBA. disagreed Dwyer contends that the dumpster at Goodlime pizza is full and overflowing much of the time. "Jack's (DeGroote) attitude is life's tough and then you die." he said. "It seems that what I am seeing here tonight reflects back to one ticket that has been issued in a year" (by Steortz to Sue Koos, owner of a local tax service and tanning salon). "It is pan of the present and past policy for the zoning administrator to write several letters. This one ticket followed letters," he said. Corwin then said, "Let’s lay our cards on the table... Am I the only person sitting here (on the council) wbo is dissatisfied? "There are people who sit on your zoning board who don't approve of the way you're doing things." Addressing Dwyer, he demanded. "I want to know just what Jim Powers did. Has he been discussed al ZBA meetings?" Dwyer said Powers name has not come up during ZBA meetings. Corwin said. The problem is wc expect you guys to do things a certain way Granted, there may not be agreement 100 percent of the time.In other council business last week: • Discussion was held about taping of the meetings by the council members • A reminder was made to board members of the special meeting scheduled for Sept 7 with the village auditor • Discussion was held about burning ordinances in the village. According to Village Clerk Kathy Lentz, paper can be burned if in the proper container and if proper distance from a building. She advised board members with questions to contact Earl Wilson. • Council voted to pay Wolverine Engineering for services concerning the well house in the amount of $1,900.95. • Council voted to approve a parade permit for the high school homecoming. • Council approved lhe transfer of $3,400 from lhe major streets budget to the local streets budget. Your Surgery Requires More Than Meets The Eye Summer Academy a success by J<aa Gallup Staff Writer Whu options do educators have to help a student who Is being held back, once school is out tor the summer? They are very i inn led, said Principal of Hastings Middle School. Michael Spahr. This year, for the first lime, the middle school staff held a "Summer Academy' to reduce the holding back of students, and let those who have problems "catch up." The program works. Spahr told the Board of Education at its Aug. 28 meeting. Held on a half-day format, the Academy extended lhe school year by two weeks, and started up two weeks before the official beginning of the 1995-96 school year. Spahr explained Teachers of kids at risk of being held back identified the areas where the students needed help for the teachers who worked with them in the special summer sessions. With a 10-1 ratio, each student had plenty of time with lhe teacher for intensive work. The student worked al their own pace, with responsibility for their own learning. Academic progress and attendance were both considered "elements of success." Spahr said The Academy » as a voluntary program paid for by the parents, but there were also Pictured from left to right Dorothy Service, Dietary. Barb Ziegler, Medical Records, Dona Battisfore-Krebs, Continuing Care, Linda Boldrey, Diabetic Education, Sandy Kellay, Central Supply, Ron Wilcox, Maintenance, Brigit Brennan, M.D., General Surgeon, Rita Betcher, ICU, Donna Matthews, Surgery, Barbara Brunck, Patient, Dan Thernel, Pharmacist, Renita Napier, Volun­ teer, Chock Smith, Radiology. Malinda Cooper, Junior Volunteer, Larry Younglove, Housekeeping, Lois Browne, Laboratory, Carol Hersha. Patient Registration, and Nicole Barrett, Rehabilitation Services. scholarships available Of the 25 students who qualified for retention. 22 students took part and successfully completed the Summer Academy program taught by teachers Lynn Gibson and Jenny Boyle. Three middle school students decided not to take pan in the Academy, and were retained in grade. Spahr reported. With lhe success of the first Summer Academy, officials are recommending ,continuing of the program, with an increase to a total of five or six weeks, and possibly a school-year tutoring option for academically at-risk students When you come to Pennock Hospital for surgery you may only come into contact with 6 different people, but over 50 people have something to do with your hospi­ tal stay. From the volunteers to the central sterile supply staff, to the scrub nurses to housekeeping; we're all working together to keep you healthy! When it Comes to Surgery, Come to Pennock Athletic Boosters donate to schools A total of $3,420 wai given to the Hastings School Area System Monday by the Hastings Athletic Boosters Club. The funds will be used to buy $300 in homecoming supplies for cheerleading, four $100 bean rate monitors for lhe boys/girls cross country teams, and 20 football helmets at $110 each for a total of $2,200. Alto to be funded by the donation from the Athletic Boosters arc rule books for golf for $50 and student workshop registration for the athletic trainer program, which is $470 The gift was accepted with thanks by lhe Hastings Board of Education at its Aug. 28 meeting PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W. Green St. • Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 31. 1995 County qualifies for drunk driving enforcement grant by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Barry County has qualified for a stare grant to enforce drinking and driving laws by be­ ing ranked number two in the state for the rate of alcohol-related automobile crashes Hastings City Police Jerry Sarver an­ nounced at the Hastings City Council meet­ ing Monday that the county had qualified for up to $20,000 in grant money and that the Hastings Police Department would be the grant director for the county. Other county agencies also will be involved in the en­ forcement grant. Barry County was ranked second in the state for alcohol-related crashes based on population and number of miles driven in the county. The (op 10 ranking counties qualified for the grant The money has not yet been awarded, but Sarver said he would apply on behalf of the county agencies soon. "Hopefully, we will win the award. It looks promising." he said. Sarver said agencies involved with the grant arc the Michigan State Police in Hast­ ings, Barry County Sheriff's Department. Barry Township Police and Middleville Po­ lice. He said the stale police will be involved in the enforcement campaign, but will have a separate grant because it is a state agency. The grant would reimburse the funds spent by police departments for overtime hours spent on drinking and driving enforcement. The grant, offered by the Office of Highway Safety and Planning, reimburses departments for overtime hours up to $20,000. "It is not to supplant normal patrol, but to supplement it." Sarver said. "It assumes we are spending overtime money." The grant will be used to fund a driving enforcement campaign calied Campaign Safe and Sober. The campaign would be carried out in two "waves," one this Thanksgiving c • A 30-year-old man sentenced to life in prison two years ago had his penalty reduced Thursday. Leroy Conant was sentenced by former Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster in May 1993 to 40 to 60 years in prison for assault with intent to commit rape, and life in prison for being a sexual delinquent. The latter charge was reduced by Judge James Fisher to one day to life in prison, which is lhe recommended sentence for such a crime. He was given credit for 886 days al­ ready served. Conant will now be eligible for parole. Cal I...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 \ illiquid ' OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED Any size or condi­ tion. 1-800-443-7740 Jobs Wanted LICENSED DAY CARE: Has opening near Central School References available. Call 948-8978. *k for Susie. 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Sold by the dozen, bushel, or pick-up load. 1 mile south of Woodbury on M-66. 616-367-4111 Recti ation For Sale Automotive 1994 YAMAHA PW50 with childs helmet and goggles. $750 OBO. 948-9467_____________ 1989 PONTIAC SUNBIRD OLDER 14’ LAZAR with trail­ er, $600. 19-1/2* StarCraft with trailer. $1,000. 517-482-3996 lost A Found LOST: SMALL WHITE POODLE. LAST SEEN ON COVILLE RD/WOODLAND AREA. PLEASE CALL 367-4783 OR 945-5998. REWARD. Ptfs ALASKAh HUSKY PUPPIES, shoti & wormed, $100-5175. 616-693 3449 in Clarksville. RABBITS FOR SALE: Dwarf. Hotel and several colon of Mini-Rex. 623-5870 Help Wanted ' 911 DISPATCHER $13/Hr. ♦ Benefits! Will train! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee___________ CHIPPER/HAMMERMILL OPERATOR. Immediate opening-3rd shift. Only mature, responsible, independent appBe­ nts considered. Starting wage$7.50/hour plus incentives. Apply in person at VanKeukn & Winchester Lumber Con 245 54th St S.W, Grand Rapids Easy exit off US-131 express­ way. EOE_________________ EXPERIENCED HELP WANTED, adult foster care. 2 days a week. Call 948-9433 after 6pm._______________________ FILE CLERK- to $10/Hr Benefits! Will train! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fro___________ SUNNY FRESH FOODS, a subsidiary of Cargill Inc., is currently hiring for their egg further processing facility. We are seeking a full-time Quality Assurance Technician 3 (sanita­ rian) for our Lake Odessa facili­ ty. Requirements jre a BS in science or equivalent in process­ ing, quality assurance, micro­ biology, general chemistry, general physics, through experi­ ence in a food manufacturing envirocmcnL Specialized skills include HACCP's, Quality Assurance and Sanitation GMP’s. Must be flexible- hours are 10 pm. to 6 am., they will vary with weekend work required. Employment with Sunny Fresh Foods will be contingent upon passing a physi­ cal which includes a drug and alcohol test. Please apply in person at 3100 Bonanza Road, Lake Odessa, Ml 4 8 849 or send a letter of application with resume and references by September 1, 1995. No phone calls please. “Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex. age, national origin, or disability."__________________ TRUCK DRIVERS for asphalt paving company. CDL required 795-7803___________________ WAREHOLSE/FORKLIFT. to $7.50/Hr. Start now! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee. LE, automatic, cruise, tilt, air, cassette, sunroof, low mileage, excellent condition, $5,700 OBO. 945-9747_____________ 1990 HERITAGE SOFTAIL. Black/Pearl Black. Lots of extras. $15,500. 948-2526 Real F.ytati MANCELONA: 10 Beautiful Acres with campsite. Close to State Land. $7,995, $500 down, SllOrino., 11% land contract Northern Land Company. 1-800-968-3118. In Memoriam IN MEMORY OF BARBARA JAYMES SINCLAIR AUGUST 21ST, 1993 Missed by your loving family and friends! Miscellaneous at most K-Man Pharmacies ■ctotag Hastings - 8O2W StaieSt............ 948-9411 • One person was arraigned and jury trial set for soother for charges stemming from a loud party on Gun Lake. Melissa Keil. 19, of Don. stood mute at her arraignment on charges of Inciting a riot and resisting and obstructing justice. Not guilty pleas were entered oo her behalf and a pretrial has been set for Sept. 14. A trial dale has been sei for Steven Sevigny. 19, of Wayland. He has been charged with two counts of resisting and obstructing an officer, both two-year felonies, and fur­ nishing alcohol to a minor, a 90-diy misde­ meanor. His trial will be Oct 16. ■ A Hastings man was sentenced to jail and probation for weapons and drunk driving charges. Daniel D Grabau was sentenced to six months in jail and three months probation In each of three charges: carrying concealed weapons, operating under the influence of al­ cohol and fleeing and eluding police. The sentences will be served concunently. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said he was not impressed w Uli the prior record Grabau bad set for himself. "Sometimes It takes - 2 x 4 oo the side of the bead. It seems Mr. Grabau flu into this rar gray." Fisher said • A date for a jury trial has been set for a Middleville man accused of resisting and obstructlng a pol ice officer in J u ne Carl D. Foster. 43. will be in court Sept 25 for a trial. Resisting and obstructing an officer carries a maximum two-year prison • An Hi-year-old Galesburg man was sen­ tenced to a year in Jail for breaking into a PratrieviUe Township home in March. Andrew Rouach was given 12 months In jail and three yean probation for a charge of second-degree borne invasion. The charge was reduced from first-degree borne invasion, which bad a maximum penalty of 20 yean in prison. Next year the dates would be June 9-22 for pre-publicity. June 23-July 7 for enforce­ ment and July 8-14 for post-publicity. The counties were ranked by a study com­ pleted by the University of Michigan. Tar­ geted counties are those that ranked over lhe 50th percentile in crash frequency rale and per million miles traveled by county driven. Twenty-two counties ranked over the 50th percentile, and the lop 10 of those 22 quali­ fied for lhe grant. Saner said the hvmula used to obtain the ranking considers lhe population, each mil­ lion miles traveled by residents, and traffic accident reports that indicate someone In­ volved had been dnriking. Tm not sure how It breaks down. I don't know the formula." said Sarver. The statistics used for the rating do not necessarily mean all the accidents Involved are drunk drivers, but had been drinking (HBD). Sarver said the HBD Includes such drinking and driving violations as driving while intoxicated, open intoxicants in a ve­ hicle. minor in possession and lhe zero tol­ erance law. "They may or may not be intoxicated. They Just have Io had been drinking to any extent." Sarver said. He said drivers can drive legally until they reach a blood alcohol level (BAC) at be­ tween .08 and .09 . at which point they are legally impaired. Drivers are legally intoxi­ cated after a BAC of. 10 or higher Under the zero tolerance law. minors under 21 yean at age can have no trace of alcohol in their sys­ tems. Sarver said lhe study included all traffic stops that involve drinking. An example he cited wu If a driver is stopped for a dim headlight, and alcohol is observed to be uaed. the driver Is died for drinking and driving and an HBD la added to the report Of lhe lop 10 counties died by the U-M study, all are rural or semi-rural area a la Barry County. The top 10 counties are Casa. Barry. Newaygo. Tuscola. Isabella. Allegan. Montcalm. Bay. Van Buren and Mecosta counties. The most populated county in the state. Wayne County, ranks 22nd. Sarver said ibis la because population la taken into account, and such a highly popu­ lated county is more likely to have more noo-alcxhol-related aeddentx. ' "We have a kxless accidents than Wayne County, but more drinkers and drivers.* Sarver add. Two injured in accident Mke McCain directs traffic after a two-car accident on M-43 Friday afternoon. Stephanie Moore, 47, of Hastings, whose car is pictured, wee died tor failure to yield after aaempbng to turn into J-Ad Grephioa driveway and atriMng a car driven by Doris Fisssner, 68, of Woodland. The impact pushed Hasan Sr's ear onto the grass on the left. Both drivers were treated for minor injuries at Pennock Hospital. HAPPY AD HAPPY 39th, BROWN!!!! TRUDY I hank Yun CARD OF THANKS I want to thank Dr. Brown and the caring people at Barry Community Hospice; all the friends, neighbors A family who came to visit Audra, sent flowers A cards and brought in food. Thank you for the many prayers that were said in her behalf; to Pastor Shorkey and Pastor Bayne, and to all who had a part in her memorial service. May the Lord bless and keep you each one. Dorr Darby A family I-or Sale BEAUTIFUL BRASS QUEENSIZE bed with orthopedic “Pillow Top" deluxe mattress set 2 months old. Cost over S1,000 new, sacrifice $275. 1-517-699-4148_____________ BEDROOM OUTFIT. 1 month old. Beautiful oak finish. 8 pieces, includes quecnsizc medium firm mattress set, still in plastic. Cost over $1,200 new, sell for $300. 1-517-699-4148 FULLSIZE MATTRESS SET with frame. “2 weeks old". Very comfortable. Cost $275, sacri­ fice $125 1-517-676-6414 KINGSIZE SOFTSIDE WATERBED. 1-1/2 yean old. Excellent condition. $250. 517-852-2117 _______________ LIVINGROOM OUTFIT. Beautiful 3 pieces, includes couch, lovcscat and chair. 1 month old. Medium blue color. Asking $275. 1-517-699-2251 QUEEN-SIZE SOFT-SIDE WATERBED with box spring A wave less mattress, $50. 948-4049___________________ SEALY POSTURPEDIC KINGSIZE mattress set “Luxury Firm". 2 months old. Cost $ 1.400 new, sacrifice $300. 1 517-699-2251 boost for students, professionals and senior citizens Lightning 8’8 is now available Prosecutor Dale Crowley said be feels Co­ nant remains a danger to society. and another the next Fourth of July. The waves would involve two weeks of publicity and education prior io the enforce­ ment. two weeks of enforcement and a week of post-publicity. The dates for lhe first wave are Nov. 5-18 for pre-publicily. Nov. 19-Dec. 3 for en­ forcement and Dec. 4-10 for post-publicity. WANTED:Nail Technician Call 945-5444 Lifestyles • A Cadillac couple plead guilty to charges of larceny from an Assyria Township home in May. Diana Kay Wines, 31. and Donald Hopper. 37. both pleaded guilty to larceny in a build­ ing. a four-year felony. In exchange for their guilty pleas, charges of breaking and enter­ ing without breaking ami conspiracy to larceny kt a building were dropped. Both also pleaded to being a second of­ fender. which could raise their sentences to up ln stx years tn prson Hopper will be sentenced Sept 7. and Wines Nov. 30. Her sentencing is being de­ layed because she Is due to give birth next month. • A 27-year-old Freeport man was sen­ tenced to a probation term for attempted larceny. Kevin Scott Hughes was sentenced to throe yean probation for attempted larceny in a building in February. He had pleaded no contest to the charge last Monday. A no contest plea is like a guilty plea in that a conviction will be entered but is not an admission of guilt in any other court pro­ ceeding, such as a civil suit. • A Hastings man stood mute at his ar­ raignment on a drug charge. Thomas Joe Haywood. 22. was arraigned oo a charge of delivery/manufacture of a con­ trolled substance. A not guilty plea was en­ tered on his behalf. A pretrial has been set for Sept. 14. • A 32-year-old Martin man was sentenced in charges of cocaine possession. Keith A. Doezema was sentenced to nine months in jail for each of two counts of possession of a controlled substance, in this case marijuana and cocaine. He also received 30 days in Jail for driving with a suspended license. The sentences will be served concurrently. Battle Creek man killed in crash A 30-year-old Battle Creek man died alter the car he was driving vent off die road and cradled Into trees on M-37 over the weekend. Jeffery Dale Parnell was declared dead at the scene of the accident by police and rescue workers, according to a report from the Michigan Stale Police in Hasrings. The exact time at the accident Is not known, but a passerby noticed the Parnell's car around 9 am. Sunday and called police. Police say Parnell was sooth bound oo M-37 near Sager Road when the accident occurred. He crossed the center line and continued straight on the curved read, driving off the roadway. Parnell's Ford Aerocur struck several trees, lhe last one bead oo. Parnell waa not wearing a set belt It is unknown whether alcohol was a factor. The accident remains under investigation. Man arrested for stolen checks The Hastings City Police reported making an arrest of a man who passed two stolen checks at area grocery stores. Tommy John Steffes. 18. at Kentwood, was arrested and arraigned Monday oo two counts of uttering and publishing for using checks stolen from a home in Kentwood. Steffes allegedly wrote checks at Felpauscb and Plumb's in Hastings for more than 8400. Arrest made in safe breaking try A Freeport man was arrested for attempting to break into a Hastings business' safe. Jason Winn Thompson, 18. was arrested last week on charges of safe breaking and embezzlement under $100. Thompson, an employee at Great Lakes Car Wash oo West State Road, is accused of stealing $40 from the car wash and attempting to break into a safe by punching the lock, said Hastings Qty Police Det. Tom Pennock. Safe breaking carries a maximum sentence of up to life in prison. Two injured when car flips A woman and her son were injured Sunday after the woman fell asleep behind the wheel of her car and drove off the road. Gwendolyn Gay Wolfe, 33. of Hastings and her son. Michael Edward Wolfe. 14. were injured in the 10:50 p.m. accident. Michael Wolfe was trapped in the car and had to be extricated According to the Michigan Stac Police, Wolfe was traveling south oo M-43 south of Furrow when she fell asleep Her Honda Civic crossed the center line and hit a mail box before striking a ditch and vaulting over a private driveway. The car landed vertically and bounced another 12 feet before landing oo its top. Wolfe was cited for careless driving and violation of the seat belt law. She was not wearing a belt and her son was lying down across the back seat • A Hastings man pleaded guilty to violat­ ing terms of his probation. Ryan M. Nevins pleaded guilty to failing to report to his probation officer. He faces a Girl hurt after jumping from car maximum of five years in prison, stemming from his original crime of attempted uttering and publishing. Sentencing has been set for Aug. 31. moving car. The teen jumped oct of her father’s Toyota oo Green Street in Hastings around 11:25 am. Wednesday Afterward she told Barry County Sheriff's deputies she was trying to • A Delton man stood mute to two crimi­ nal sexual conduct charges against him. James R. Hubbard. 66, stood mute to charges of CSC in the first and third degrees involving children under age 13. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf A pretrial has been set for Sept. 21 A 15-year-old Hastings girl was Injured Wednesday after she threw herself out of a avoid an argument with her father. The girl's father, of Caledonia, had just been awarded physical custody of bis daughter at Barry County Probate Court when she jumped out of his car. He estimated he was traveling about 25 miles an hour when she jumped out onto Green Street west of Cot* Road, according to lhe sheriffs department report. The incident report stated the girl suffered an incapacitating injury. She was treated and released from Pennock Hospital in Hastings. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-09-07.pdf 5240f052a5ddd4f19aa8f3b824a20017 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HUSTINGS. Ml 49058 1893 Solid waste level field? Woodland observes Homecoming events Saxon kickers debut in ‘White” The HaswgsBaNNER See Page 2 See Page 12 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 THURSDAY. SEPT 7. 1995 VOLUME 141, for. 29 PRICE 25* Hastings Mfg. Sells filtration business The firn session will be al 7 p.m. die School weal muuc room, after buildrags will be axulncaod. will follow the program. A certified pubik accountant and cer­ tified property eesewnr will be available Vosen will decide Sept. 23ouaS2l.9 fedtea bead proposal Io expand and up­ date school buildings and build a new ns? tn a growing am- ‘Up With People’ to return Sept. 20 f fry Elate* Glbvrt Assistant Editor Hastings area residents have an opportunity to invite the world into their start Bowens MAh annual "B's Cider Ttae ' weekend festivals will ga under way feia Saturday and Sunday wife the ■any Comay Hwtoncal Society's quilt glow. The series jf weekend activities will ran until Saturday. Oct. 28. Abo featured in the quilt show this weekend wiU be an old engine show and oid-dme music. Each weekend activity will include Oder making denaonttrationt. food, Iran of the aid mill, cooper's shop, blacksmith drop, arts and crafts and rides. Following the quilt show will be Pioneer Country Craft Dey Sept 16 and 17; a Revotakmary War re-enactment Sept. 23 and 24: gnidad tours of the Bonen Howe and Pbnk House Sept. » and Oct. I; noamam men encampments wife fee Fork Rtror Free Trappen; Civil Wa n inarm rat Oct. 14 and IS; French Voyager encampment Oct 21 and 22; and a special Kids' Day for dubs and tenuis Oct. 23. Bowens Mills is loealedm the heart of Yrokee Springs Township two miles north of the Yankee Strings State Part. For more information, call 795-7330. Immunization cHmc slated The Barry-Eaton District Departmem wdl hdd an unmunuation dime from 2 Io 3:30 p.m Wednesday. The international cast of "Up With Peo­ ple’ is coming to Hastings for a perfornance and bort families are still needed for 74 of the 100 students The students come from 26 countries and the United Stales and they will be in Hast­ ings from Sunday. Sept. 17 until Thursday. Sept 21. Families who accept the guests would need to provide beds, a few meals and Bro­ iled transportation. Hosts will receive two compiimenlary tickets to the Wednesday. Sept. 20 Up With People" performance of "The Festival" at Hastings Central Elemen­ tary Auditorium. The number one fear that prospective host families have is the fear of inviting someone Imo their homes that they've never met. said Sarah Biackwelder, promotion representative for Up With Pecple But that b a fear that roost often vanishes immediately, when student and host meet, she indkated. Nearly .very ora that is in­ volved wants to participate again when Up For more information, call 945-9516. ‘Up With People' needs host families The taacnmuoeal cast of "Up Wife People" needs boat families for 100 students from 26 countries during their five-day visit to Hastings Sept 17-21. Families who accept guests would be asked to provide beds, a few meals and limited transportation. Hosts will receive two complimentary tickets to the Wednesday. Sept. 20. “Up With Peo­ ple'* performance at Central Awditornim For more mformatioo. call 94S-J485 and ask for the "Up With People" ad vance u.:a. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 With People returns io an aril Blackwelder described the visit as ao op­ portunity to share your heart, culture and ideas. The biggest complaint from boat families is "the visit was so short. They wanted them to stay longer," she said. Up With People has been around for 30 years, she said. Since iu beginning in 1965. there are 16.000 Up With People alumni. There arc currently 800 young people in­ volved in five casts and each cast visits 90 cities. Another reservation that prospective hosts have is: 1 wot. I don't have time.' Sarah said working people can still be hosts because the students have jobs to do. starting al about 7 or 7:30 am. each day. The time commitment is minimal." pri­ marily sharing a few evenings, she said. "Someone who works can do it. We are flexible.* The cast will arrive on the evening of Sept. 17 and then the following day they will gel up early and be bussed to Albion for a performance of their musical. On Sept 19. the students will be performing community service projects in the Hastings area all day. On Sept. 20. they will start early to set up 22 loos of equipment at Central Auditorium and rehearse for the local evening performance. The students depart the next day. Sometimes prospective hosts believe they don't have enough space in their homes to accommodate a visiting student.. "They don't have to have their own room; just their own bed." said Anke Schmidt, boat family coordinator for Up With People. The bed could be a Hide-a-Bed sofa, for in­ stance. "It's not a big hiss." About eighteen languages are represented in the cast. Sixty percent of the students who will visit Hastings are from a variety of countries including Liechtenstein, a tiny country between Austria and Switzerland. Some of the other geographic locations arc South Africa. Singapore. Malaysia. Venezuela, Australia, Japan. Russia. Poland, Germany. Canada Mexico and Finland. American students from many of the stales, such as Alaska and California, comprise 40 percent of the cast Schmidt is from Germany and being in­ volved with Up With People since July ftsl- See PEOPLE continued page 3 Mark R. S. Johnson, co-chief executive of­ ficer of Hastings Manufacturing, said. "This transaction stems from a decision to focus on our core Hastinp nwton ring, Hustings specialty tools and Caslte automotive chemical businesses. This sale will allow us to dramatically increase our capacity, expand our Michigan facility and improve our efficiencies. "Although we believe Hartings offers the broadest piston ring aftermarket coverage of any company m the world, we have plans to expand, and Caslte automotive chemicals will be rejuvenated with an aggressive marketing plan." Hastings Manufacturing officials said the work force at its corporate headquarters here will be adjusted in manufacturing operations and marketing requirements. Details were not disclosed "Although we will experience a few quarters of softness in our business during a transition period, we are optimistic about the longer term opportunities." said Johnson. Hastings Manufacturing, at one time Barry County's largest employer, is regarded as a technology leader in the automotive pans and accessories industry. The company achieved supplier quality status this year with Ford. General Motors. Chrysler. Harley-Davidson and others Hartings' product filter line made up about See SALE, continued on page 14 Hastings ACT scores up over past five years by Jena Gallup Sirf Writer Hastings students' ACT test scores have been rising during in the last flve years, says Hartings High School Principal Steve Har­ bison. The five-year history of average scores for ACT tested graduates shows "significant gain." Harbison told the Board of Education Aug. 28. Since the ACT assessment is designed for students who plan to attend college, the fo­ parents should bring their children s im- Festival,' which features two hours of contemporary and international music, on the evening of Sept. 20 at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Hastings area residents have an opportunity to invito the world Ho their homes whan the Up With People cast arrives Sept 17. The cast win present a production called The The Hastings Manufacturing Company has signed a purchase agreement and completed the sale of its filtration business io Clarcor Inc. of Rockford. III. The sale price was about S14 million, but local company officials said it» subject Io ad­ justment based on a closing dare balance sheet and other factors. The transaction docs not in­ clude filter-related accounts receivable of about S6 million, which will be retained for collection by Hastings. Clarcor will acquire Hastings Manufactur­ ing’s Knoxville. Term., and Yankton, S.D.. plants as part of the transaction and is ex­ pected to retain a majority of employees at those facilities. The Illinois firm plans to con­ tinue the manufacture and distritatioo of fibers under the Hastings and Casfee brand math/computer science * Three years of social studies, with credit each for American history, world history. American government, one half year credit each for economics, geography, psychology and other history. In 1990 In Hastings. 21 college prep (core) students and 78 non-core students av­ eraged 21.1 and 19.4 respectively in English. In math, it was 22.4 for core. 20.1 for non­ core. in reading 23.2 in core, and 20.4 in cus of his report was on students who com­ pleted the recommended college prep courses in Hartings. The chart of ACT lest averages given io the board compared Hastings with students statewide as well as nationwide in testing for the past five years "We were doing some things before PA 25." Harbison said of the education reform bill that was passed in Michigan in 1990. "but really the emphasis came with that." "Ora thing that educators argue when the ACT tests were going down is lhat more kids were taking It and bringing the average down, but more of our students are taking the test: more are taking the core as our scores go up." he said. In ACT tests, the range is from 1 to 36 for a perfect score. College prep courses are defined as: • Four years or more of English, with one year credit each for English 9.10.11 and 12: • Three years or more of math, with one year credit each for Algebra I. Algebra II. ge­ ometry. and one-half year credit each for trigonometry, calculus, other math courses beyond Algebra 11. and computer non-core students. In science reasoning, ii was 22.2 for core, and 20.6 for non-core stu­ dents The composite score of core students was 223 and the non-core 203. At the state level In 1990. the composite scores were 223 for core and 19.43 for non­ core. At the national level, composite aver­ ages were 22.1 and 19.1 for non-core stu­ dents. The national figures remained essentially unchanged for the past five years, but for the four years from 1991-1995, Hartings core students composites figures climbed to 253. Non-core students have stayed at sUgtaly over 20. Il is interesting to note that at the federal level of testing die averages for core and non-core students alike have not wavered for the years of 1992. 1993. 1994 and 1995. staying at 220 for core and 19.1 for non­ core. That figure is almost identical Io 1990 results when the core students averaged 21.1 and non-core had 19.1. Tab >• 1 Average ACT Scores by Level of Academic Preparation Percent core/ncore Number English core/ncore Mat he.nat I cs core/ncore Reading core/ncore Sc1 Reason core/ncore Composite core/ncore Local 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 21 15 25 41 42 78 91 87 68 69 21 14 22 37 38 78 84 76 61 6R 21.1 23.7 22.0 23.1 25.0 19.4 20.2 19.5 21.1 19.9 22.4 23.1 21.8 24.6 24.6 20.1 21.0 20.1 21.5 19.8 23.2 25.5 24.4 24.6 26.1 20.4 22.2 21.0 22.5 20.6 22.2 22.1 23.4 23.9 25.6 20.6 21.4 21.4 22.3 20.4 22.8 23.8 23.0 24.2 25.5 20.8 21.3 20.7 22.0 20.2 State 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 27236 29820 30690 31473 33650 32556 30941 29794 27224 27068 45 48 49 52 54 53 50 48 45 43 21.7 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.6 18.8 18.6 18.7 18.7 18 7 22.0 22.0 22.0 21.9 21.9 18.5 18.3 18.5 18.7 18.6 22.8 22.7 22.8 22.8 22.8 19.7 19.6 19.8 19.9 19.9 22.2 22.2 22.4 22.6 22.6 19.7 19.6 19.7 20.0 20.0 22.3 22.2 22.3 22.4 22.4 19.3 19.2 19.3 19.5 19.4 387404 419073 453064 478885 529146 374976 372166 374256 359974 360925 49 50 52 54 56 47 45 43 40 38 21.8 21.6 21.6 21.5 21.4 18.8 18.7 18.7 18.6 18.5 21.6 21.6 21.6 21.5 21.5 18.2 18 3 18.3 18.3 18.3 22.7 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.4 19.6 19.5 19.6 19.6 19.6 21.9 21.9 22.0 22.1 22.0 19.4 19.4 19.4 19.5 19.5 22.1 22.0 22.0 22.0 22.0 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.1 National 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 7, 1995 News Briefs Bernard Society will meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet al 7 p.m. Monday. Sept. II. in the Delton Middle School Library. The program will be •■Remembering Summer. ’ Members and guests are ask­ ed io bring old summer photos. Coffee and cookies will be served and the public is invited. The society's board meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. that same evening in the library. Legislative Coffee set The next Legislative Coffee has been set for 8 a.m. Monday. Sept. 11. at the County Seal Restaurant. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Slate Representative Terry Geiger, and Mark Howe, representing Congressman Vem Ehlers, will be present to talk about issues the public might wish to discuss. The Legislative Coffees arc sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce The chamber encourages all Barry County citizens to attend Ag Commission meets Sept. 12*13 The Michigan Commission of Agriculture will meet Tuesday and Wednesday. Sept. 12 and 13. in the Ter­ race Room of the Kellogg Biological Sta­ tion in Hickory Comers. The session Sept. 12 will be al 4 p.m.. reconvening Sept. 13 at 8:30 a.m. the next day. For more information, call the com­ mission office al (517) 335-3401. (517) 373-1104 or the Michigan Relay Center at 1-800-649-3777. Three families to visit Showcase Three families will sing gospel, coun­ try and folk music at the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight al Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings One will be Verne and Betty Slagstad of Escanaba, who do gospel music with accordion and bass guitar as the Gospel Heirs. Ok* $ Another will be Randy and Sue Noom, who sing folk, gospel and country. Ran­ dy is a veteran of many showcases, in­ cluding the first one. on FDeb 28. 1991. He plays guitar and Sue sings. Jerry Ball and members of his family from Battle Creek will be the other per­ formers Jerry plays the guitar and ac­ cordion and sings older, traditional songs, along with some onginais. Sealing is on a first-come, first-served basis. Estate planning series scheduled An estate planning and farm/small business transfer program will be held from 7 to 10 p.m on three consecutive Tuesdays. Sept. 12. 19 and 26. in the community room of the Courts & Law Building in Hastings Speaking during the three-part series will be a local judge, a Michigan State University agricultural economics specialist, an MSU farm management agent, a trust officer, local insurance and estate planning representatives and a family communications counselor The agenda will include presentations on taxes, types of property, gifts, trusts. Probate Court, wills, life insurance and successful small bsumesVfarm transfers. The senes is sponsored by area profes­ sionals and MSU/Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. Cost is $15 per person and $20 per couple. For more information or to register, call 948-4862 Ducks Unlimited banquet Sept. 16 The Thomapple Valley Chapter No. 49 of Ducks Unlimited will have its 16th annual banquet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 14. at the Middle Villa Inn. Cocktail time will be at 6 p.m. Cost is $35. which includes member­ ship in Ducks Unlimited and a subscrip­ tion to the orga ration's magazine. Tickets also arc available for accompa­ nying spouses for $20 each. There will be silent and live auctions, eight raffle tables and some "quickie blitzes" during the evening. Proceeds will be used for Ducks Unlimited projects Close to 70 items will be offered in the auction, raffle*, and Nitzes, including framed prints, decoys, nine guns and outdoor clothing Last sear the local chapter raised more than $16,000 Tickets for the banquet may be obtain­ ed from any committee member, in­ cluding Randy Tecgardin. Jack Walker. Martha Anderson. Barney Hutchins and Jan McKeough. and at Al & Pete's Sport Shop in Hastings A limited number of banquel tickets also will be available at (he door ‘I Can Cope' series slated “I Can Cope." an educational and support group for cancer patients and their families, will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, starting Sept. 18. at Pennock Hospital The sessions, which will be coor­ dinated by registered nurses Rose Yancy and Julie Dingerson. will be held for six consecutive Monday evenings. For more information, call the Rural Cancer Care Clinic at 948-4080 or the local unit of the American Cancer Socie­ ty al 945-4107 Youth Theater Guild planned The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County will try to start a Youth Theater Guild in a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14. at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park. The Youth Theater Guild will try to serve young people in fifth through 12th grades throughout Barry County, accor­ ding to Arts Council member John Fehse nfe Id. The hope is io plan and carry out pro­ grams and activities. For more information, call Fehsenfeld at 945-3789 Library plans used book sale The Hastings PuNic Library will have its annual used book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at K mart. The library now is accepting books in good condition. Textbooks and Readers* Digest condensed books are not ac­ cepted. Paper and plastic bags also are Hardcover books will sell for 50 cents and paperbacks will coat 25 cents each. Donations will be accepted during the week of the sale For more information, call the library at 945-4263. Historical Society will meet Sept. 21 The next Barry County Histoneal Society meeting will be al 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 21. at the home oi Kensinger and Alice Jones. 425 Pritchardville Road. Hastings. The Joneses will present a program "History You Can Hear." featuring radio of days gone by. Kensinger wrote scripts for several radio shows and has first-hand knowledge of radio before r »■ tttevuKm Because of a lack of seating space, the Historical Society is asking for "members only" to attend the meeting. The society's board of directors will meet a half hour before the regular meeting ‘Special Night Out’ slated for Oct. 17 Carol Kent will be the featured speake. at the “Special Night Out" for w^wen Tuesday, Oct. 17. at the Middle Villa Kent's presentation will focus on help­ ing women tame the 10 fears that most frequently keep success at bay. Kent is a former radio show co-host and director of "Speak Up with Con­ fidence*’ seminars The evening will include dinner, special music by Baroque, a dramatic presentation by the Middleville Village Players and Kent's presentation. It will will end with a book signing session and time to talk with other women over cof­ fee and dessert. Kent's book also will be available for purchase. The "Night Out” is sponsored by the Barry County Women's Festival Coun­ cil. which presented day-long events in the past two years. Major contributors to this year's event are J-Ad Graphics. Pennock Hospital and Hastings Savings & Loan. Cost for the evening is $15 per person. Pre-registration is required and the deadline is Oct. 10. For a copy of an informational brochure or for more information, call 948-4862 Heritage Day will be Sept. 16 Middleville's fourth annual Heritage Day is scheduled to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 16. Jo Sclafani. Heritage Day organizer, said there will be several sporting events tins year, including coed softball, sand volleyball, three-on-three basketball and horseshoes. All events will be in downtown Mid­ dleville. ex ept the bor^shoes competi­ tion. which will oe at Thomapple Kellogg High School The parade, with junior grand mar­ shals to be determined, will start at II a.m. at TK High School Lineup will be at 10:15 a m The day also will include arts and crafts, a Rotary plastic duck race, a dunk tank, a hog roast, live entertainment, square dancing, country line dancing, sumo wrestling, a fire fighting demon-4 rat ion. a sing-along, raffle, pan­ cake breakfast, children's games and voting for most improved business ‘Level playing field’ not likely for solid waste, board chairman says by Eblur Gilbert Assistant Editor Wbat could result when owners of a local landfill want to increase the amount of solid waste dumped Into their facUilv And what should the answer be when other solid waste companies —am to take waste out of the county? Both questions are facing county officials and there are no provisions for any of the requests In the Barry County solid waste plan. The County Board of Commissioners is learning that none of the people involved are happy and that amending the solid waste plan Is a long, drawn-out. expensive and legalistic process. Details of the law outlin­ ing procedures seems to be loo complicated or too vague for the avenge citizen to begin to understand. Public sentiment is definitely opposed to copious quantities of imported waste being allowed on a daily basis in the county's only landfill. Hastings Sanitary Service, owned by Detroit-based City Management. But there has been no public opposition to permitting another firm to take waste out at the county. In the latest round, the County Board voted 4-3 to table a request from BrowningFenis Industries (BFI), a Texas-based com­ pany that wants to amend the solid waste plan so It can take up to 100 percent out of the county. The board gave the green light to the proposal about a month ago and sent the request back for comment by the County Solid Waste Planning Committee, which had originally rejected the request because It wants to see a level playing field established first A level playing fiekl would be a county solid waste plan that deals with both the import and export at solid waste. City Management officials don't like the idea of BFl being allowed to take out all the waste it wants when City Management can't bring in all the waste It wants to stay competitive. Voting against tabling the BFI amend­ ment were commissioners Tim Burd, Lew Newman and Rod Goebel. Commissioner Emmet Heningtoo was absent "We don't have a time frame that we have to operate in." County Board Chairman lames Bailey said of tabling the amendment last mooth. Sharon Gillette of BFI said she was disap­ pointed with the board's artions the course or Dating me nea oacx ana forth, the IoBd>laste PlanningrCommittee said It would have no further comment <n the Issue, and some members indicated that they believe the County Board doesn't know what it's doing. Bailey said. 'Basically they even questioned why we sent It back (to them) and that we didn't have the right to send it back.' he said. Bailey said be wants to set the record straight on the board's actions. He said the Solid Waste Planning Committee sent a letter stating the commit­ tee's position has not changed on BFI. The committee claims it cannot re-evaluate its previous position of being against the BFI amendment. Bailey quoted from a letter from the board's environmental attorney, Doug Don­ nell. who "recommended that this procedure be followed as a conservative approach Io in­ terpretation of a plan amendment process set forth in Act 641. which is admittedly somewhat ambiguous." "In » conversation which I had last month with Seth Phillips of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources, he Indicated that the DNR I interpretation of this rule would require referral back to the Planning Com­ mittee in such a circumstance. It Is certainly possible that a court would agree with Seth Phillips' statement and require that the Plan­ ning Committee take a second look at the proposed amendment and refer the matter back to the Board of Commissioners for fi­ nal action Donnell's letter also dealt with a meeting last month with Jim Cleary of City Man­ agement. "Cleary specifically slated that City Man­ agement objected to the procedure followed by the county in approving the BFI plan amendment, which at that time did not in­ clude a referral of the matter back to the Planning Committee. "Indeed, Mr. Cleary hinted that City Man­ agement might be forced to file a lawsuit objecting to such plan amendment approval if the BFI amendment were approved by 67 percent at the municipalities In Barry County. Donnell said. (After the County Board approves an amendment to the plan. It must be sent to all municipalities in the county and two-thirds also must approve it.) In view of the situation, Donnell said, "I felt this conservative approach was sppropriate. Though the County Board approved the BFI amendment once. Donnell believes that if the Solid Waste Planning Committee does not review the amendment a second time, the county runs the risk of being sued by City Management -The worse thing that may have happened there Is that we may have taken a little extra time." Bailey said. "I have two problems -l understand we have some good individuals, except the same individuals who question our attorney's advice are the same ones that arc wanting us to provide that attorney to them for legal counsel in ocher matters. If they (Solid Waste Planning Committee members) are not going to take the advice of the attorney, then I question making the availability of him to them. "I think what we did was the safer bet on the issue, and I just wanted to make that clear to the public." Bailey continued. "No matter bow we go to resolve it. you're going to have an unhappy party. Somebody is going to be unhappy. What we re trying to do is make sure we follow the course of the law of the plan so we can Uy to limit our potential liability," he said. Commissioner Robert Wenger, who also is a member of the Solid Waste Planning Commitice. said. "In defense of the planning committee...we should have some guidance on what we re supposed to do. that's part of the plan, too." Quoting an opinion on procedure, he said. “Then the plan shal 1 be retumed to the plan­ ning committee, along with a statement of objections to the plan. We have not got any direction on that." Bailey said the board did not recommend wording changes. "The one that's bolding the parchment on the wall, the attorney at law. is the one to pul our faith in," Bailey said. Ken Neil, former owner and now manager of Hastings Sanitary Service, spoke to commissioners about fairness to City Management. Neil also serves on the Solid Waste Planning Committee. "What we want is still time to study this issue and make It a level playing field.' Neil said. "You say you’re between a rock and a hard spot. I really don't see that aa happen­ ing. If we can work together on this and put the BFI along with other amendments from Waste Management and Chy Managment. from Ionia County and work on all of these together to get a level playing field so we can come up with something that is solid like a solid waste plan... The committee would like to work with the development committee and sub-committees. Neil said that there Is no reason to do any­ thing at a fast pace until a level playing field is achieved. Later in the meeting last month, Sharon Gillette, representing BFI. said. *1 do want to reiterate again that all of these issues are separate. They are not something that can be put all in one basket together. "We keep bearing the term 'a level playing field.' It is not a level playing field now. It's not a level playing field for the residents of barry County when they only have one (landfill) option. Il is not a level playing field for the haulers when they only have one option." she said. County Board Vice Chairman Lew New­ nan Commented <na a lol of time had been spent working on a host county agreement (a contract between the county and City Management), which be thought had appar­ ently been turned down now. He said the thought such an agreement would have solved problems that exist. "The host agreement has not been turned down..," Neil said. "We haven't come to tbs cap limits that we were discussing. Why should that be scrapped out. All these things are being worked on.' be added. Newman said the County Board hasn't beard anything from City Management about the host agreement since November. '._We have not heard back so we have to assume as a board, since we haven't beard back, that it's dead" "You shouldn't assume that," Neil replied "We haven't come to a common ground of the cap," Bailey said. "I didn't think there was any flexibility left on the cap (negotiations).' Originally. City Management insisted II bad to bring in a dally maximum of 2.200 tons of solid waste to remain competitive. Its current maximum is less than 200 Ions. In July, during talks, City Management proposed 1.000 tons per day. Increasing over five yean to 1.730 tons per day. "Even if we reach a host agreement, Il's not going to offer an exclusiveness (to CltyManagement)..... " Bailey said "We want to talk." Neil said. "We want work out an agreement. I want to be part of this county. I want my job to continue In " this county and I want to make things easier for me to run an operation in this county ar-: well as anybody else in this county. I feel;. we can do that with a host county agrees •; mem." Bailey said Cleary indicated that City Management couldn't live with anything less than 1.000 tons a day. "If that’s not the case, we'd like to talk,* Bailey said. "But I don't think the BFI (amendment) is going to make any difference with a host county agreement... Personally I think this thing has been an awful slow pace The public sentiment is totally against having the 1.000 tons a day...That's a no bralner. ,1 understand what your side of the level playing field is and 1 also see the other side. 1111 never be a level playing field The reason it won't is you've got the biggest share of Barry County waste within a mile of your facility. "Price wise It will never be a level playing field It's a very controversial topic and there's all sides." Neil said the original intent of the coun­ ty's solid waste plan 'was not to be closing the borders directly from everybody into Barry County We have several haulers us­ ing our landfill and those several haulers pick up refuge In bordering counties... "The intent Is still there that we still want to serve the haulers Io the adjacent counties that are on the borders and we sdll wart io. compete for trash In those areas...We sdll don't feel that intent should be taken away....Seth's Phillips letter Is not the in­ tent of county planning," Neil said. Bailey said he understands the Intent of that plan and 'if City Management had the same intentions of not Increasing five-, ten­ or 15-fold the amount of waste tn making that a large operation. I don't think you'd have the problem. If they were looking at 155 ton a day. but they're not....The public sentiment said absolutely no_..I don't think you'd hear anybody scream if you were brio- ,, Ing In 155 or 200 ton a day and that war2; your intentions and there was a little bit coming acroaa the borders, I don't think that would have been a problem. But when you want to Increase to about a 1.000 too a--: days....What the plan allows now is less, than 200 (tons a day)." Commissioner Sandy James recdMaeotte^r that the County Board consider a motion's:’ Its next meeting to get some legal counsel-j and tools for the people who are working «C< the solid waste issues. In a related manner, there are 13 seats ex~^ piring this mooth on the County Solid::: Waste Planning Committee. People who serve on the panel are defined: by state law. According to stale Act 641, the county^ board has to appoint four members from the solid waste i nd us try. two representing envi­ ronmental interest organizations, one from county government, one from city govern-: mem. one from township government, one . Industrial waste generator, one representing;: regional solid waste planning (which Barry;: isnl Involved In). and three from the generatpubllc. > Bailey said it is important for the cntM-_ board to nominate people and they wUI veaa; for appointments al the board's Oct. 10' meeting. Applications must be made by_; Sept 25 and ads have been placed. Barry County annual Right to Life dinner slated for Sept. 14 Barry County Right to Life will have its third annual fond-raising dinner Thursday. Sept. 14, al Hope United Methodist Ministries and Church south of Hastings at M-37 and M-79. Highlighting the evening's program will be the Rev. Paul Clark from St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fowler Clark was the keynote speaker for Right to Life of Michigan's state conference in Big Rapids, in 1993, and fre­ quently speaks and attends state and local fund-raisers such as this. "1 very much enjoy going around the state speaking to RTL groups and supporting the prolife cause." he said. Clark's theme for this night will be "The Serious Business of Freedom." Other highlightsd will be special guest of honor former State Senator Jack Welborn, local musician Ed Englerth. and a prolife skit performed by the H.O.T. Teen Puppet Team from the First Baptist Church in Middleville. Also in attendance will be 87th District Stale Representative Terry Geiger, along with his wife. Jan. and 23rd District State Senator Joanne Emmons A special ad campaign by Right to Life of Michigan will be the event's focus. Four new prolife television commercials, that have been developed and produced by an award­ winning advertising agency will be presented. These newly developed ads will try to reach out to undecided women facing a crisis pregnancy, offering support and alternatives to abortion Specially designed to reach women ages 12 to 35. they will speak directly to them with an understanding of the hard choices that must be made One of the spots has been specifically designed for women who have experienced abortion and are suffering from the aftermath. And. for the first time ever, these commer­ cials will include a toll-free 800 number for women who want to talk about their pregnan? cy or the pain of their abortion experience. This year-round. 24-hour number will put women in touch with help and support sdF vices from their local communities around dte state. "This outreach effort is one of the nation^ leading pro-life television ad campaigns, wite several other states using these commercials for their own outreach efforts,” said Joanna Haddix, president of Barry County Right to Life. “I challenge and encourage all you folks reading this message to come to this eventful night of fun, great food, and education. . • Show your public support by participating with us! Only by our united efforts will pro­ tection of the defenseless, the unborn, the physically and mentally challenged, and the elderly be assured!" Call 948-4033 or 945-9806 for ikkcu or additional information. The banquet is being catered by the Country French Hen. proprietor Lynne Cipcic. of Hastings Cost is $10 per person or you may sponsor a table of eight for $80. •. (Sponsor a table and get your name or business printed on the evening's program, giving you advertising for the community prt> life supporters). �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 7, 1995 — Page 3 Woodland celebrates Homecoming in parade ■ PEOPLE...cont. from page 1 nils a childhood wish. My family used to be a host family since I was 12 in 1986." she said. “My biggest wish was to join Up With People." Blackwelder is from Colorado Springs. Col. and grew up in Limon and Loveland. She has been part of Up With People since January "I wasn't able to travel as a student so I applied to work with them," she said. The Up With People program is a four­ pronged learning experience providing stu­ dents with inter-cultural education, perform­ ing arts opportunities, community service work and career preparation during their year-long participation Ultimate hopes are that the students will have a changed outlook or perspective and will have matured with greater vision, commitment and self-confidence to become more active leaders and contributors in their countries, communities, companies and families, according to Up With People officials. The two-hour, high-energy musical the students will present in Hastings is a cele­ bration of humanity. The production is set in a street market and will include songs from the 1950s and '60s as well as interna­ tional songs and dances Trie ibow points out trial -sometimes there appears a moment when it is possible to charl a new course, to choose a belter way. and lay aside some of the ancient ha­ treds and prejudices trial have caused so much suffering snd sorrow. The show con­ veys the thought that in 1995 we have ar­ rived at such a moment In lime,' a sprit fspennn said. Schmidt and Blackwelder said residents here are "Up With People friendly." "It’s a very, very open community," Clowning around Christopher White took second place in the bike division with his clown and tricycle ad in the Woodland parade Saturday Grand reception Grand Marshall Cathy Lucas was honored after the Homecoming Parade with cake and punch. Joining her in the reception line are Evelyn McClay, left, grand niece Katie Kinney and niece Sally Kinney. Hastings Mfg. co-CEO elected to Michigan Chamber position Diackweider saxi They said Felpauscb has been very gener­ ous in supplying them with office space and so has Brock DeGroot of the Bill Seif Chevrolet. Buick, Geo dealership which loaned them a at to use during their Hast­ ings stay. For more information call (616) 945-3485 and ask for the "Up With People’ advance team. The "Up With People" visit is being sponsored by Felpauscb Food Centers, J-Ad Graphics. Thom Apple Valley meat distributors. Southern Michigan News and WBCH Radio. Up with People. Host Families Needed Hungry? Chris Nixon of High's Country Bar-b-q of Elkhart, Indiana prepares chicken halves for cooking during Woodtontfs Homecoming festivities More than 1 200 chicken halves ware used. Follow the leader ■ A miniatias horse dressed as a cowboy pulls the parade entry from Schrock's Mira Blessings Horse farm wile is babv. dressed as an Indian, takes up the rear Mark R. S. Johnson, co-chief executive officer of the Hastings Manufacturing Com­ pany, has been elected a vice chairman of the board of directors for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Also elected to the stale chamber board were chairman, F. Martin Johnson, chairman and CEO of the JSJ Corporation in Grand Haven: immediate past chairman, Randy Agley, chairman of the board and CEO of Talon LLC of Detroit; chairman-elect, Richard M. Gabrys. vice chairman of De­ loitte A Touche LLP; treasurer. Paul Goebel, president of Paul Goebel Inc. of Grand Rapids; and president and CEO. Jim Barrett. The officers will serve one-year terms and will be involved in establishing policy on major economic, legislative, political and social issues that have an effect on Michi­ gan's business and economic climate. Johnson, who is co-CEO of Hastings Manufacturing with Andrew F. Johnson, bolds a bachelor's degree from Albion Col­ lege and a master's degree from Michigan Slate University. Up With People, the international, educational and cultural organization is coming to your community with an exciting new musical. Host families are needed to house our student performers, age 17-25 and representing over 20 different nationalities. Host families provide: • An individual bed for each student • Morning and evening transportation • Breakfast and a few other meals In turn you will have the opportunity to learn about the customs and cultures of the students' native land and receive two complimentary tickets to the public performance of... The exciting new musical where anything is possible Patricia Woods joins Hastings Savings & Loan Patricia L. Woods has joined Hastings Savings A Loan as retail banking manager The announcement was made by Todd A. Harding, president and chief executive officer of Hastings Savings & Loan. Woods formerly served as district manager/vice president at Great Lakes Baicorp in Hastings She began her career as a teller 20 years ago Subsequent promotions have given her extensive experience in almost every aspect of banking. Woods has held positions as financial services representative, bead teller, branch manager /assist an: vice president and sales manager. Woods counts team building and customer service among her strengths She will be bringing her expertise in community relations to further enhance an already strong customer service environment, Harding said Woods will be building on the customer service protocol by launching a customer call program. Customer awareness of products and services will be a primary focus in addition to customer satisfaction. She will have a major role in enhancements and additions to the product service line at Hastings Savings & Loan. “In a climate of service-driven financial institutions. Patty brings to Hastings Savings & Loan an excellent rapport with the community and an innovative approach to serving the needs and concerns of the customers." Harding said. Past president of the Hastings Rotary Club. Woods is involved in the community. She continues her membership in the Rotary. Hastings Downtown Development Authority. Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Advisory Board and serves as an ambassador for the Hastings Area Chamber of commerce Woods has lived in Hastings for 17 years and has two teenage daugnters ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY! Hastings Central Elementary Auditorium WED, SEPT. 20, 7:30 PM Tickets available at all Felpausch Food Centers. $3 Students/Golden Opportunity Card Holders, $5 Adults. For more Information: Up with People Hastings Advance Team Sarah Blackwelder (Colorado) Anke Schmidt (Germany) (616)945-3485 Patricia L. Woods Sponsored by: Felpausch, Thom Apple Valley, Southern Michigan News, J-Ad Graphics, WBCH Radio. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 7, 1995 u Letters from our readers ‘Bravo’ to Joanna Haddix’s letter To The Editor: I would like to comment on the letters that have been in your newspaper on the National Conference on Women held in Beijing. China. First. 1 «vould like to say “bravo Joanna” for having the courage to stand up and say something against the status quo. That's American. Bravo for truth and those who volunteer themselves to the benefit of those who cannot speak for thcmselses Bravo for the innocent because human worth and dignity are not based on looks or mentality Actions speak louder than words, so the liberal smokescreen of the present administra­ tion cannot be believed. I loo receive the monthly newsletter of Dr. James Dobson of "Focus on the Family." a Christian organization that stands for the family and its intrinsic value, where indeed Joanna took her information. Its mailed to over 500.000 homes and every word was verified as truth. Its something the national media for some reason doesn't want revealed, it only tells what it wants heard. Really. I took it personally, when Joanna was put down as nc« to have an opinion because she must haw not attended some university class, therefore was too stupid to Let’s vote “yes” on < have the right idea. Never does it cease to amaze me that most universities of supposed higher learning turn out people with anti-God. anti-traditional family attitudes, in the name of having all knowledge. It doesn't take a lot of university knowledge to know this world's in a mess, but thinking just a few "elite" peo­ ple can fix what’s wrong is ludicrous. Joanna wrote her letter to inform people She didn’t dream it up. Who could ever think up such perversion. Such a wonderful con­ ference. have it such a wonderful place and do it in the name of bettering women's lives? Even at the taxpayer's expense! When endangered species of animals have more rights than a human baby in utero or are eaten as a delicacy, it pushes my panic button! The policies of this conference are indeed important because they set the tone for years to come, which will influence the lives of my cnildren and grandchildren, and God-given common sense tells me people who work hard, love their families, know its their responsibility to do it right. Self-discipline, not self-indulgence Mrs Joyce Kelly. Hastings past 7b The Editor: 1 am writing to let people know that I sup­ port the historic district. I grew up on West Walnut Street and I have the best memories of the original part of town. Especially Green Street. Many young people seem to enjoy the older homes in town, but to me they are memories not just history. I know many other senior citizens who feel as I do. We could not be the Hastings we are today without the Hastings of our past That Hastings is still a part of all of us. Vote "yes" for our past, sign a petition and vote yes on the historic district. Marjorie Nevins Haven Piper Hastings It wasn’t easy for homeowners to sell The hospital did not pay for our closing To the editor: costs or moving expenses. Those all came Let me begin by staling to everyone who up al a time when 1 had not thought of mov­ is under the misconception that the residents ing. or planned on all the additional moving across from the hospital somehow became costs. Moving Is always costly, but when rich by selling the property we had purchased you have no plans to move and really have and expended cxxxitess hours and dollars into no other choice, given all these circum­ improving and maintaining, thia is simply stances, It Is an even greater hardship. not the case. Its very difficult to leave your home be­ None of the residents in this county have bad to deal with ail of the construction, in­ cause the environment around you has creased traffic, city council meetings, the ch .iged so drastically. You cannot put a many prorascs and Jiqs^to the extern lhal. f , prise on what have experienced in past years those of us across from the hospital have for and with the recent demolition. With our old borne now demolished, not the past eight or nine yean. There were not many people in Hastings without some tears shed. 1 assure you that going to bat for us during each of the previ­ all will have a much better view of what we have seen for many years. Maybe you will ous hospital ventures, when we were asking be a little more considerate before making for other options to be considered, until now. when II is in your back yards. What a stalemems without thinking of all the rami­ fications shame none of you could see this coming Prices we could only dream of? I think yean ago. as we did! I have uprooted my family and moved not. from a home that was purchased when there landa Keller was a considerably different and far more Former of 920 W. Green St beautiful neighborhood there — a lovely Hastings wooded lot. beautiful trees, the Fuller House What a great residential neighbor­ hood for my young family! Do you have any idea of the pain sod anger my family experienced each time an­ other beautiful old tree was cut down? How 7b The Editor: do you explain it to a child? Just in case you haven’t noticed. Pennock AU of that has been gone now for quite Hospital is ruining our historic Green Street some time, and that particular block of If we don't put an end to this soon, the Green Street has been replaced by one not Hastings we've admired for so many years quite so pleasant and rcsidenual. and with will no longer be the Hastings we've come much heavier traffic, cansing the value of the to love. real esuse lo decrease considerably The people of Hastings need to wake up After all. would you purchase a home in and take back their city. Listen to some 12the controversial block in which we lived for year-olds, we knew! anywhere near fair market value? Think Kathryn Walton about it for a moment — new mortgage, and Kristi Spurgeon moving expenses, utilities, relocating. loss Hastings of childhood homes and memories. etc. Green Street being ruined HashngsBaNNER Devcted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubkshed by. Hasting* Banner, tote. A Dfvwkcn o» J-Ad Graphic* inc 1952 N Broedwwy Hasten Ml 49056-0602 (61*) 945-9564 Read proposed historic district oridinance carefully To The Editor: I would like to lake up the two issues that are causing an uproar in our community. First. Pennock Hospital was well within Us legal rights as property owners lo do with the structures on their property as they have seen fit. It may not have been very neigh­ borly or in good Judgment, but it Is their le­ gal right It is no different than if I or any other property owner wished to demolish or alter a structure. Which brings me to my next subject. To borrow a quote from Fourth Ward Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum: "the Planning Commission said no. The City Council said no. This is like having a youngster whose parents have never said no." This "no" also was told to the Maple Ridge Historic District and now here we go again! This petition for a city-wide vote is Just an end run around our elected officials who were properly informed of the restrictions and transfer of power contained in Ordinance No. 280. Supporters of this plan are hoping and counting on the residents of Hastings be­ ing too Ignorant to become informed of the contents of this ordinance. While we are all very busy with work, family and other commitments. Il is very hard to sit down and read and ordinance of 18 pages of legalesc. People need lo know what is really in this proposal and Its implica­ tions. Terms such as "alteration." "demolition* "demolition by neglect," "ordinary mainte­ nance." "repair" and others are legally defined in Section 13.211. (a) through (v). The proposal presented and voted on by City Council contained no set standards, only "suggested standards" (Appendix IV). Standards may be adopted by the commis­ sion (Sec. 13.214) (a) (4). who are ap­ pointed. (Sec. 13-212) (d) with no account­ ability lo the public. Sec. 13.217. "Effect of Designation." re­ quires (a) a permit from the commission shall be required before undertaking the fol­ lowing actions affecting the exterior xppearance of a resource in a historic district: (1) structural alteration of the exterior of the ex­ terior of a building: (2) significant alterna­ tion of the landscape: (3) repain that change the exterior of a building or structure (Hus does not Include paint): (4) moving of ail or part of a building or structure; (3) demolition of all or pan of a building or structure or (6) new construction. While (3) above contains a provision for palm (Sec. 13.219), which covers the certifi­ cate of appropriateness, in (b) (3) states In­ formation about building materials and col­ ors to be used." Also in Sec. 13.219. (b) (1) 'Scale drawings of the proposed wort. (2) photographs of the existing building, struc­ ture or site, (4) additional information as re­ quested by the commission It its rules of procedure." What could that additional information be? Supporters of this plan cannot answer that because that would be contained n Sec. 13.213 (d) The commission shall adopt rules of procedure for use in the conduct of its business." The proponents of this plan have continu­ ally made promises about bow this ordinance would be administered, but it Is all Just sugar coating. They have no idea or right to uy bow things will be interpreted or en­ forced What also will the cost to taxpayers be? Some claim It will be covered by fees charged to property owners for their certifi­ cate of appropriateness, while Sec. 13.213 (a) puts that burden on the city. Tie City of Hastings already has paid the fees of one lawyer, and any legal action that would be brought against this ordinance would surely tap into our city coffers, our tax dollars' The survey of property owners they claim found a 2-1 majority in favor of the district also should prompt scrutiny. I know I was never approached, nor was I contacted by mail. The survey form I acquired from a third party has no mention of the district being enforced by a local ordinance, it seems to be mi steading. I get the feeling they did not want people to know about the ordinance and I can see why. I urge residents of Hastings to become fa­ miliar with all aspects of this issue before signing any petition or casting a vote. If you think it's a good idea and your property won't be affected, check out Sec. 13.215 (6 , " Additional histone districts may be desig- , nated. and the designation of an existing his- . i loric district may be amended..." You will be next! I have copies of the entire proposal avail- ' able tor inspection. I am available Tuesday -1 and Wednesday evenings al 945-2317. The 4 library also may still have a copy. Do not let a select few elitist busybodies ' think you are too Ignorant to make an in- ': formed decision. Timothy Hanlon Hastings * House destruction isn’t progress To The Editor: Yes, we are having quite a storm over the hospital's decision to demolish the houses they bought. Why not? Il seems that the taxpayers were lied lo. and all steps were taken without any consideration for anyone else living in the area. It was most definitely not handled properly In respect to all concerned, just a few citizens concerned for themselves and their causes. We need lo progress with the times, but unneeded destruction is not progress. And somewhere along the line of destruc­ tion and bun and uprooted living of others, there Is the matter of unnecessary spending of taxpayers' dollars. So this represents a picture of citizens paying out to get their own throats cut. not a very pretty picture. Those folks involved in making promises should remember the famous old saying in the pages of history about <w first president, George Washington, who said. "A man is only as good as his word." How true Perhaps situations in the future should be pul to the peoples' vote on ballot. But here again, it was decided once, and those in­ volved turned against it. In the future. I hope that our officials will not make the mistake of being untrustwor­ thy. Folks get bitter memories from these actions. Bonnie Strickland Hastings'. H Schools need another idea 7b The Editor: I have become very concerned over the idea new school in Hastings. It is my understanding there are several rooms that are not even being used (in thehigh school). I believe in adequate and gocxj education for our children growing up, but 1 am also concerned about how our people on" Social Security and low income are going to pay for all of the tax increases that this will cause. I believe the principal and school board should come up with some ocher idea ocher than the one they are proposing, lo have a vole on Sept. 25. N. Dmgledinc Hastings of a Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Bunding, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Floom 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress . Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangevine, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United Slates House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St , Holand. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vemon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodkind, Rutland, Hastings ant. Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (al of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (al of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48903. phone (517) 373-0842. ’ - , . ■ *. . ; J hlii Opinion • NEWSROOM* David T. Young (Eduor) Elame Gilbert (AMtant Eddor) Karen Mjux* Barbara Gail Jean Gallup CmdySntth Sharon Miler T1 Sienzeibarton Mandy Mabel • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Cads exacted Monday Wough Frday 8 am to 5» pm, Saturday 8 » am - Noor Scot! Ommen Denise Howe« Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge “I agree with it. k “1 dunk it's a great Subscription Rate*: $15 per year <i Barry Courty would save the govern­ idee. The taxpayers pay “It'k a democratic pro­ cess that should 5c done $17 per year r adjoining ccxmbes $20.00 per year elsewhere ment rime and money.' enough for things like as often as a community feels that it is necessary.' “I Mak we 4ndd have« oxdy oawaktottoak year. dtat'd be pieaty. It cr-» lot of money IO have « etoctioek." POSTMASTER Sand address changes lo: PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid al Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) ■'« �Letters L—___-J Houses went down, time to move on 7b The Editor: Since ao much has been said about Pen­ nock's demolished area on Green Street, 1 thought that as a former owner I should say a few words. Yes. I lived at 912 W. Green St. for M years. My husband and 1 were starting to remodel and hoped to finish after he retired in November of this year. But since the hospital had bought all around me. what would my property be worth in a few yean, or even when I’m dead? My children would get nothing! Yea. we lived in the house with the asbestos siding (it's not killed us yet). It was removed piece by piece, just like we would have had to do some day. Also it was disposed of properly and buried very deep. I'm glad we didn't have to do it! When our time to give up the keys came, we were offered the old house back for $1. but at our age we didn't want to tackle it, as it would have been, to take it lo the ground. This old house was added on to three times. and would not have been able to be moved as a whole. When I owned it. 1 could have gotten a per­ mit to tear down any of it if 1 wanted to. Since it was Pennock’s now. they could do whatever We did ask for some of the new windows we put in. but didn't get them. I was going to give them to a family with an old house, and my husband would have made them fit in it. But the demolition permit wouldn't let us. They went down with the bouse We had a lot of good memories there, but time changes, just like life changes, and we go on. This home may have been old (156 years), but it wasn't historic. Just an old farm house that once had 80 acres. The land was bought from the U.S.A, on Aug. 30. 1833. Pan of the house was built in 1834. I do have the old abstract to keep with my memories. Ruthanne M. Kauffman Hastings Summerfest was a disappointment To Hu Editor: Summerfest 1995 is over and I what a dis­ appointmem it waa! I fell that having the activities in the two spots was great, but the quality of the crafts waa poor. Coming from Grand Rapids each year, I really look forward lo Summerfest. but un­ less ii has improved by next year. I won’t be making the trip. The crafts that were there were very nice, but there weren’t craft tents as there had been in the past. What has happened to the enftax? And where were the elephant ears? I look forward to them each year. Maybe there was only one stand, and il was at Fish Hatchery Park. There Just weren't the food stands as before. And the port-a-johns, were they also only at Fish Hatchery? Just because the beer tent is not downtown docsn i mean there isn't any need. Even the craft people need them. So let’s see an improvement nest year in the Summerfest Jta (Remlcy) Martin ' Grand Rapids — Know Yoar Spools: ^CKi s^ea^ Information about the Hatting* Area School System Here’s what bond issue will do for Pleasantview i I Edilor'r Note: The following It the third in • Kriet of uncle. examining the HattIngs Area School. bond requett Sept 25 fa jpi.9 milboo lo build a new elementary and renovate or make additions to other : Pleasantview Elementary School wat constructed in 1958 and five more class­ rooms and a maintenance room were added In 1965. retutting in the current structure, which now has every classroom in me. ; The Pleasantview building and site now pave needs in tenia of repairing facilities, at Weil as adding instructional space. : Passage of the bond issue will allow the Items listed below to be done at Pleas- A clarification: • la reponse to a letter written last week by jtfary Spurgeon. Mayor Mary Lou Gray in­ sists that she has no plans to move outside Hastings after her term of office expires. antvicw School: • A new roof and a new boiler will be installed, replacing the original roof and boiler. • Energy efficient windows wffl be installed throughout the building, replacing the original window frames, which have deieriarmed. • The driveway and parking lot and the entranceway to the playground will be paved. * Two classrooms will be added in order I State Tech has new name Stete Technical Institute and Rehabilita­ tion Center near Pine Lake in Prairieville Township has been renamed Michigan Ca­ reer and Technical Institute. The new name reflects the direction the school is taking to respond to the immediate and future workforce needs of Michigan’s employers,’' said Doug Rothwell, chief ex­ ecutive officer of the Michigan Jobs Com­ mission. "We anticipate that the Michigan Career and Technical Institute will continue its tradition of providing quality job training for adults with disabilities while responding to the emerging needs of employers for train­ ing programs that meet specific job require­ ments. The school, which has provided job train­ ing for Michigan citizens with disabilities since 1944. is the second largest vocational training center of its kind in the U.S. Train­ ing is offered in 17 occupational areas, in­ cluding computer programming, culinary arts and auto mechanics. A blue-ribbon panel appointed by Gov. John Engler last year to study the best course for the school's future, issued its find­ ings in June. Among the panel's recommen­ dations was the request that all training pro­ grams remain responsive to employer needs in the state through periodic reviews The employment rate for graduating stu­ dents at Michigan Career and Technical Insti­ tute is about 85 percent. I MarilynJoyce Russell| LANSING - Marilyn Joyce Russell 74. of Lansing and formerly of Vermontville, passed away on Wednesday. September 6, 1995. She was born on September 2, 1921 in Vermontville, the daughter of Floyd and Lillian (Cunis) Titmarsh. She lived most of her life in the Lansing area. She worked as a Beautician and was a member of the North Lansing Community and the Capitol Area Community Center. Mrs. Russell was preceded in (hath by husbands Wesley Wilkins and Francis Kelly. Surviving are her husband, Donald; two daughters. Sherlyn (larry) Howe of Lake Odessa. Cindy (Jim) Whelpley of Nashville; two sons, Wesley R Wilkins of DeWin and Terrance C. Wilkins of Weidman; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one step­ daughter, Lori (Bill) Edwards of Lansing; two stepsons, Kevin (Debbie) Rusaell and Alan (Karen) Russell all of St Johns; eleven uep graadchildresi. . j Funeral Services will ite held on Friday September 8, 1995 at 1:50pm at the Osgood Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be held on Friday September 8,1995 at 3:30pm at the Woodland Cemetery, Birthday 18 — RYAN — 18 • 18 • 18 • 18 Love...Mom, Dad 18 18 and Summer • • 18 • 18 • 18 • 18 • 18 * 18 • 18 • 18 LEGAL NOTICE: No artificial chemical sprays or fertilizers ; Purwont to provtatona ci Public Act IB3 of -1B43. os omondod. notteo is her8b, givon that tha larry C aunty Board of Conuntutonor* hava OOOprOu itw renewing vtainencj writers amqoas ;dto Barry County Zoning Ordinance In the follow- Consider turnover when choosing mutual funds? Any business owner knows that employee turnover is costly. The time and productivity used to continuously train new employees can hurl a business's bottom line. Tumoser also can hurt a mutual fund's bot­ tom line. With mutual funds, "turnover" refers to the number of limes a security is replaced during a year. For example, a mutual fund that holds each security an average of six months has an annual turnover rate of 200 percent Another fund with a five-year average holding period only turns over 20 percent of the portfolio each year Each lime a fund sells a security and replaces it with another, certain costs are in­ volved High turnover of securities within a mutual fund costs the shareholder in two ways: (I) It may mean more taxes, and (2) it is costly in transaction fees. When a mutual fund sells a security and realizes a capital gain, the gain is passed on to shareholders. Shareholders then pay capital gains taxes As much as one-third of your capital gains, whether you take possession of them or reinvest them, could go to pay federal and state taxes. The more turnover there is in a fund, the more capital gains you earn and the more money you lose to texes. Funds with less turnover, however, allow net asset value io increase by accumulated growth rate than trading securities. This delays capital gains taxes until you eventually sell your shares. The Mutual Fund Letter recently computed annual returns for the 20 equity funds with the highest and lowest turnover rales Analyzing performance for three years, the study found that the compound total return for the hightumover group was 31.9 percent, yet it reach­ ed 50.7 percent for the low-turnover group Active trading and excessive transaction costs drastically reduced total returns of the highturnover funds. While there is no single factor that is responsible for a fund's performance, turnover is an important element to consider when evaluating mutual funds To minimise turnover rates, employers m- ■u nd I vest a great deal of tune and effort in selecting just the right employees. Apply the same level of attention to your investment decisions, and you'll be rewarded in the long term - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. Close Change AT&T 55*/, + V. Ameritech 51 + V. Anheuser-Busch 57V. Chrysler +4‘h CMS Energy 24V. 63J/< Coca Cola —V. Dow Chemical 75»f. +’/. Exxon 70*/. + 1V. Family Dollar 18»f. Ford +2-/4 General Motors 49'/. +2 TCF Financial 56’/. —1V. 26‘/4 Hastings Mfg. + 7»/. IBM —1V. 101'/. JCPenney 46-/J + V. Johnson & Johnson 69*/. + V. Kmart 13’/. —’/4 Kellogg Company 68 + *h 36J/< McDonald's + ‘fe Sears + V. 33V. Southeast Mich. Gas 19-/7 Spartan Motors 9 --/«. Upjohn 44 + 1V. Gold 380.40 -2.30 Sliver 5.26 -2.58 Dow Jones 4670.08 + 61.64 Volume 333,000,000 sru 3Ph NOTICE of ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943. as ■mended, notics Is hereby Qlvsn that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which emends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance In the following manner The Zoning District Map has been amended aa follows: Lots 1-45 of the Plat of Lyndon Johncock and Lots 4B-217 of Lyndon Johncock Plat n. Also Bog. at monument "O" of Lyndon John­ cock Plat, Sec. «, T2N, R10W, th S Odog. 33* E 247.11 ft. th 8 89dog. 2F W 143.53 ft to a traverse line along shore of Gun Lake, th N 32dog. 54*52" E 57.85 ft along ad. traverse line, th N 4dog. 50*11** E 121.58 ft. along sd traverse line. th NWTy 123 ft. along traverse line; th NE’ly to Joy Rd.; th SETy to POB Orangeville Twp., Barry County. Michigan. The SW 14, NEW, Sec. 8. T2N. R10W Including Lots 1-20 of Lapham's Airport lots and Lota 78-96 and Outlet B of Lap­ ham's Airport Lots No. 2. EST 1956 END OF SUMMER SAVINGS DELETE THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS Soction 4.X — Short-torm Gathorings and Spacial Evont». Escapt Family Reunions. { Section 4 JI — Guarantee of Conformance ARTICLE VI : Soction 4.a“R-l- — Single Family Residontiol Dtsiricl — > Under B.(5.) AMEND SENTENCE TO READ • "... One detached accessory building other than !• garage NOT to escoed in height 14 foot from ! jjrmls level to pooh or one story, whichever is 5400 Wilkins Rd., Hastings CAMPERS (616) 623-8321 or 623-8322 storting at Datchman STARCRAFT^ i ; Sectton 4.4-“RL-l" — Low Density Single Family • Bsiidsnttol Labe District — i Under B. (3). TO CHANGE THE NUMBER FROM : -rar to -itat - sentence shall read • "...to addition no dotoched accessory structure may oscoed 1024 square feet " : Section 5.7-X-2"- Rural and Residential Conve; nience District. • Under B. — ADD THE FOLLOWING > 5. Govommontol buildings ’ 6 Museums, libraries, or other similar • ouiiawbgs. • The above named ordinance become effective t August 31. 1995 following the approval from the ‘ Midiigan Department of Commerce Copist of this • erdmonce is avoslabie for purchase or inspection in ’ the Barry County Planning Office ot 2X W Stats I St.. Hastings. Michigan between the hours of 8 00 • a.m.-5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday • thru Frsdcy. Please coll 948 48X for further Dote August 31 1995 JAMES L. BAILEY Chairperson Barry Coun ty Board of Commissioner* NANCY L. BOERSMA Oorts Barry County D. The annual meeting of the members of HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA, will be held at the association's offices al 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, on Tuesday. September 19, 1995. Polls will be open at 6:30 pm. to 7:00 p.m. The annual meeting is to follow at 7:00 p.m The purpose of the meeting is (I) to elect two directors; (2) to update the federal charter from a mutual savings and Ion lo a mutual savings bnk; nd (3) lo transact ny other business that may come before the meeting Certified Organic Farm ORDINANCE NO.; A-4-85 ARTICLE IV • Sectton 4.W — Signs — Undor B. CHANGE THE NUMBER 32 TO 48 SENTENCE SHALL READ ’ , ■ ! : • furnished &>.. Marti ssfiESBHaraHssaraBSSErairaBB L_ | FINANCIAL F’O’C'U’S NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING provide specialized instructional areas for science and computers. • Other technology Improvements will be made in each classroom. 18 • 18 « 18 «, ! B • 18 • 18 • 18 • • 18 Happy 18*** • 18 • The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 7, 1995 — Page 5 Open House September IS, 1995 7:00 p.m. - 8 p.m. Delton Kellogg Schools invites you to tour the new elementary addition as well as visit your elementary staff. Also, the Delton Kelogg School Board is announcing a Special Meeting High School LGI Room September 18, 1995 7:00 p.m. Also the SEU.NE 14. Sec. 8. T2N, R10W. And Inclu­ ding ail land lying South of Wild­ wood Road In the NE 14. NE 14 .Sac. 8. T2N. R10W TRAVEL TRAILERS starting at 57,995°° Datchmaa STARCRAFT^ STH WHEELS starting at *11,595°° CLASS C'S storting at ’34,900°° Four Winds CLASS A’s starting al The topic ol the "Open forum" will be the selec­ tion of the next supenntendent (wtiat do you want - criteria, process input and selection cab endar). Your input is requested. Sally A. Adams, Secetary Board of Education (9<F) 52,995°° 539,990°° 7303 S. Division 281-1888 Monday and Wednesday 9:00-8:00 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00-6:00 Saturday 9:00-4:00 FROM AR TO R-1. These maps are ■ portion of the Official Zoning Map of Orangeville Twp.. of Barry County, Michigan. AIK In Sk. S, T2N. R10W, B«g. *> SW ax ol Lot », Fawn Lake Plat, th N 2<tafl 10' W 89329 It., th N Keg 13’28” E 126.02 ft., th N 22deg E 100 tt.. th N 30deg E100 tt.; th N «Keg SO' of 140.59 ft. th around a curve to the left chord measuring N tdeg 56’30" E 18229 ft.; th N AOdeg ST W 2M.12 tt. th N ttdeg 39W W S1M7 ft, th S 65deg 30’ W132226 ft.. th S 2deg E1547 ft. th N 86dsg E 103528 tt. to POB. Orangeville Twp., Barry County. MIchlgK The Kove namK ordinance, became effective August 31. 1995 following the approval from the MIchlgK Department of Commerce. CopiM ol time ordinance, are available for purchase or Inspection In the Barry County Panning Office at 220 W. Stale St.. Haatlnga. Michigan between the hours of 6:00 A.M. - 5 P.M (dosK between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday Pieaae call 948^830 lor further Intonnation. Date: August 31, 1995 JAMES L BAILEY. Chairperson Barry County Board ol Commissioners NANCY L. BOERSMA, Cist* Barry County (9-7) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 7, 1995 | | DELTON - Mrs. Floraice D. (Hook) Note­ boom, 60. of Delton, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 1995 at Ridgeview Manor in Kalamazoo. She was born on May 3, 1935 in Dowling, the daughler of Frink Hook and Mamie Mathieson. She attended Delton-Kellogg Schools Mn Noteboom was employed for several yean at Hastings Manufacturing and Hastings She loved her grandchildren, gardening, puzzles, country music and animals She was married to Sam Noteboom on December 10, 1951. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam, on May 23,1980; three brothers, Herbert Hook, Herman Hook &. Clyde Hook. Surviving are her dear friend, Andrew Mak spouses, Betty A Richard VanSyckle of Hastings, Carol A Stan Hershs of Delton, Loretta A Joe Roth of Plainwell; two sons, Andy A Beth Noteboom of Banfield, Sam A Amanda Noteboom of Battle Creek; thirteen grandchildren; three sisters, Virginia Harrington of Delton, Darlene Adams of Battle Creek, Vivian Livingston of Lacey. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday September 6, 1995 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was in Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo or Delton District Library. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home iu Delton. of Delton; three daughters and I Become well informed...read The BANNER . Every Week! * Virgutia Rose Benedict at the... Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 Weal PMMir Susan Trowbridge (616) SMS-9392. Sunday School 10 *.«.; Worship II »*.. Ater School Special WakzMfoy. 4 pm. P.O. Boa 63. Hwa^a. Ml 49058 PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CSUKH. 2601 Lacey Ruud. Dowliag, Ml 49050. Pastor Sttpte WngM (616) 738-302! drarch phone; (616) 945-9200 home phone Smtoay Service: *30 Sunday School 11OO am; Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m. Prayer tune: Wednesday*. 7:00 p.m A wane Program (3 yean old through 6th grade) Wednesday*. 6:30-8 p.m. Teen Center atam Saturday, Nov. 4. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79 . a. ft lit pnonc Kathy Cotraa. choir director Sun­ day moanmg: 930 a.m.. Mcrnmg Worship. 11XX) a.m. Sunday School. 600 p.m.. Evening Wor­ ship. 7:15. Youth FeUowMup. Nursery foe all service* Prayer meeting. 700 p.m. Wednesday GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly called The Haatmg* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I nule east o( Hasting* Rut Sarver. Pastor Earanraa. 945-9224 Sunday Ser Vice* 9:45 a m - Bible Chases ■ for aU ** 10:40 am - Mornmg Worship. 5:30 p.m. Youth meetag with George and Barb Kuupfe. 943-9116, 6.30 p.m - BMe study for aB. Thursday. 7.30 p.*L, prayer and BMe study, sharing ycatr faith Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Devotions and softball for the youth HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF FDtBT BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodtewa. Hastings. Michigan 948-0004 Kevin Shottay. Senior Ptotor James R. Barrett. Asst Vtaaor. Sunday Services: funds) School 9:45 tn, Chases far all *i, IIOOsjl Morning Wonfap Service. Jr. Orarch to. 4fa Orate, 6XX), Evemag Service Wateeadey 6:30 Awana Oubs. *00 |.m.. Team ■ Houseman Mt 7.-00 pn, Adah* Praym ratog. 0:15 p m.. Adah Choir practice CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Oder Creek Rd.,8 mi. South. Pastor Brent BaWram. Phone 623-2285 Sunday ta»Mj( at 10X0 a m ; WoraNg 1 hOO &.m.; Evtna« Service at 6-00 p m ; Weteeaday Prayer Bible 7 XX) pm WOODGftOVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 CHURCH OF THE Coat* Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad ring. 9:30 Sunday School; Church __________________ ~ Service 10:30. ?T**? 2TjT,: X)’. .<alAC1 luibeban church. Sept 10 • 8.00 A 1045 Holy Com- PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent 11XX) Neighbor Canvas 8 XX) Monday. Sept. II - 7XX) Sept 12 ■ Cong. Council. Wednes­ day. Sept 13 - 10 00 Wordwat- 12 00 Noon United Way Kkk-Off. Lemon Sharpe Hall. Sunday. Sept 10 - •••RALLY SUNDAY*** 9.30 a.m. and 11XX) a. m. Morning Wonhip (9:30 service broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery provided far both services. 9:50 a m Church School far all ages; 1030 a.m "Coffee Hour" « the duung room Monday, Sept. II 7 30 p.m. Session meets Tuesday, Sept 12 - 7.XX) p.m Deacon* meet Wednesday. Sept. 13 - 7X® Chancel Choir Rehearsal THORNAPPLF VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Paaior Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday amrship 9:00 a m and 1045 a m Sunday Children » INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mmlu< addrtm - 1651 Msthiana Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058) meeting nt Themm Jcffenod Hall corner of Green and Jefferson Minuter. Jan Smdmky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Serkcs - 9:30 aji. BMe School; 10.30 *.«.. Can far location - 623-3110 BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave Haauaga, Ml 49058. Sunday Ser vices: BMe Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a-m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Xrairarr. Phoae 945-2938 Bible Survey oa videos to the home Free BMe Cor­ respondence Course. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCaaa Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gate Johnson Vicar. Phone BT. ROBE CATHOLIC 623-2030 (Delton) after 6 p.m. CHURCH, 805 1. Jefferson weekdays or ail day weekends. PaMr Cartes Fatter. Pastor Sunday Mornmg Prayer 9:45 a m.; famrday Mam 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Mam 1000 am - 1928 Book of Masses 1XJ0 a m. and 11:15 a.m.; Common Prayer. Cnafattloni Saturday 4XXM 30 p.m. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC WELCOME CORNERS TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand UNITED METHODIST St.. Hastings. Pastor David CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway, Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Haatmgs. Ml 49058. Pastor Cart Suaday School 10 a m ; Sunday Liecttficid Phoae (Woodland) Mornmg Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. Eventag Service 6 p.m.; Thursday 945-3974 Worship Services - BMe Study 7 p.m.. If interested m Suaday. 9XX) a m. aad 11XX) a m ; a free Hone BMe Study, pteere Sunday School. 9:45 a m. 4-H cal' for more details. meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. abo. Nuraery available for all services Bnng the whole fatmiy meets Mondays. 6:X p.m. to 8.00 p.m BMe Study. Wifattihyi, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspen. SOI Barber Rd.. Hasting* Mens Brenkfaat will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until far­ mer notice Call Mr. Stephea Lewis at 945-5365. NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S'CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Chwtea HMr. Pastor A taimina at ». Roue Catholic Church. Hasuags Sunday Mam 9:30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School. Paaior Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery, children's miatery. youth group, adnk snail group ministry, teaderriuptramng The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASnWOS SAV1MOS * LOAN, FA Haallnga and Lak, Odeua WMN FUNf BAL HOME HMtinga FUXFAB IMCOQFOttATID of Hastinga NAT1ONM BANK Of HASTINGS Mambar F.D.I.C. THE HASnNOS SANNIB ANO BEMINDCR 1952 N. Broadway — HMtlng, BOSLIY PHABMACY "Rrwcriptlona' — 118 S Jatfwwn — 9*5-3429 HAST1NOS MANUFACTUBINO CO. Hasting*, Michigan HASTINGS FIBfR GLASS/ROOUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hasting*, Michigan HASTINGS - Virginia R. Benedict, 69. of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday August 30, 1995 at her residence. She was born on February 16,1926 in Nash­ ville, the daughter of Robert & Beulah (Steriman) Benedict She was raised in Nashville, Charlotte and Hastings area and attended Hast­ ings Schools. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1944. She went on to attend Olivet Nazarene Col lege in K ankakee. Uh noil. She received her R.N. Degree in Nursing from Nashville Gener­ al Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee in 1950; her B.A. Degree from Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, Ten neater in 1953; her M.A. Degree from George Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee in 1956; further studies at Coimbra University in Coimbra, Portugal from 1957-1960; Certified Midwife from Queen Victoria Hospital in Johnannesburg, South Africa in 1961; KLSH. Degree from the University of Michigan in 1979. Miss Benedict's nursing and missionary career spanned 44 years including: Nashville General Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee; College Nurse Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, Tennessee; Mid-Stale Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee; Director of Medical Clime - Church of the Nazarene in Kansas City, Missouri, and also Principal of Nazarene Elementary J^hool there; Staff Nurae at Community Hospital in Battle Creek; nurse with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Hastings, retiring in 1991. She was a member of the Hastings Church of the Nazarene, Past Church Board Member and Sunday School Teacher, Professional Organi­ zations and other activities: Kappa Delta PL A N A and MM.A., M AM A. International Childbirth Education Aranrivrirm Hope Board Manba, Fonser Board Member-Bany Community Hoipice, Forma Board Member Barry County RaSOoaa, Volunteer Chariton Park. She waa preceded in death by ha parents; two brothers, Kenneth Benedict and Arthur BenedkL Surviving are two brother, and wivea. Charlea A Evelyn Benedict at Hasting, and Ed ward A Michiko Benedict at Hearing,; aisa. Stirley Lawhead at Battle Creek; nine nephew,; lix niece,; many great nieces and nephew,. Service, woe held on Friday September 1, 1995 at Hasting, Church at the Nazarene with Reverend Randall K. Hartman officiating. Burial wu at Banyville Cemetery. Memorial contribution, may be made to Nazarene World Missionary Society or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home at Hastings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner State Rd . and Boltwood St., Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor. Rev. Tod Clark. Youth Pastor. Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday School. 11 a.m Morning Worship. 6 p.m. Evening activities. Wednesday 7 p.m. — share groups in various homes Contact church office for mfo on these Prayer md BMe study at the church. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Buffon! W. Coe. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Craig Stapert. Musk Coordinator aad Organist Church phone (616) 945-9374 Burner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM ■ IOX> a m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9 30 am . Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.. Worship IIXX)am — with child care for infant* and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thro 8 WEDNESDAYS: Famdy Church Night - Prepared light mad 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m.; First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all age* THURSDAY Children's Choir 4 00 p.m.; Youth Handbell* 4:30 p.m.. Handbell Choir 6 30 p.m . Chancel Choir 7 30 p m Sunday. Sept. 10 — RETURN TO FALL SCHEDULE — Graadpareata Day; Sunday School Rally Day and Contmental Breakfast Tuesday. Sept. 12 — HiNooners Potluck and Program I2XX) Noon Wednesday. Sept 13 — Prayer Group 11:30 a m.. U.M. Women Luncheon and Program al 12:00 noon Saturday. Sept. 16 — Friendt Group School Day* Potluck 6 30 p.m.. Goodwill Class Potluck and Program 6 00 p m SUPPORT GROUPS- VI P.'s (Visually Im paired Pmons) 9:30 a m first Fri­ day of month September thru May. Narcotics Anonymous 12 Noon Monday. Wednesday aad Friday, aad 100pm Thursday*. Al-Aaoa 12 30 pm Wednesdays. TOPS No 338 - 9 IS a m Thursdays | Lillian K Wilson| HASTINGS - Lillian K. Wilson. 95. of Hast­ ings passed away on Tuesday August 29,1995 at Thomapple Minor in Hastings. She wu born on July It, 1900 in Rutland Township in Barry County, the daughter at Ira and Edith (Dimond) Edger. Mrs. Wilson wu raised in Rutland Town­ ship and attended the Edger School She wu married to Edwin Lancuta in 1916, marriage ended in divorce; Oscar Manning in 1933. he puaed away in 1950; Robert Wilaon in 1954, he passed away in 1981. She wu a member of the Firm Presbyterian Church. Hasting, Rebekahs and a Put Noble Grand. Ste wu a life long Hastings 4 Barry County area resident. She wu also preceded in death by a stepson. John “Jack" Wilson in 19*4; daughter, Lelo Cooper on October 30, 1961. Surviving are son A wife, Keith A Betty Lancaster at Florida; two stepdaughters, Helen Munjoy of Middleville and Evelyn Armour at Hutings; stepson, Donald Manning at Hast­ ings; several grandchildren and great grand­ children; sister, Phyllis Craig of Hasting, • nrvices were held on Friday Septemter 1, 1995 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial wu in Riverside Cemetery in Haatinga Manorial contributions may be made to Firs: Presbytenan Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Baby Shannon Michelle Schleh 1973. She received ter nurse certincation from Lockwood-MacDonald Hospital. She worked as an LPN in Liela Post Hospital in Battle Creek, also for Thornappie Manor in Hastings In 1970, she moved to St Petersburg. Honda, where she worked al Bay From Hospital. Mn. Kendall enjoyed people. She wu a member of the Lake wood United Methodist Church in St Petersburg. Florida and hu summered in Bay View for many years. Surviving are two daughten, Jean Ladner of St. Petersburg, Florida and Janet Boulter i. ter husband. Edgar, of Freeport; nine grandchil­ dren; 13 great grandchildren; one brother. Merrill S. Burnham of St Petersburg. Florida. Graveside Services were held on Thursday August 31. 1995 at Greenwood Cemetery in Petoskey with the Reverend Don Eddy officiating. Arrangements were handled by the Stone Funeral Home in Petoskey. Hastings She wu born oo lune 10,1911 in FoooriA Ohio, tte daughter of Edwsd ud Margaret (Bzter) Rater. She gndutted from St Jotcph High Scbodl in Fremont, Ohio in 1928 ud also ttiealai Business College for 2 yews. Mn. Croninger lived in Detroit. Middlevilla Caledonia, sod Grand Rapids before cotnhwS Hutings in 1962. She married Wesley J. Croningaon lorn 1* 1938. He passed away on August 17, 198$ She wu a memter of St Roae of LM Church in Hatting, pest memter of the AHw Society. She wu alro u organizer aad offictf for tte Senior Bowling League in Hastings for many yean. She wu also preceded is death by les brothers and sisters. Surviving are son, James H. Crooinga of Hutings; daughter and huabend, Mn. Gan (Christine) Vincent of Portage, grandchildren, Victoria and Gregory Vincent of Portage; sista, Catherine Otillia Wauermu of Fremont. Ohio; several nkces end nephewa; sister-in-law, Maty Crooinga of Florida. Funeral Mau wu held on Saturday Septeaster 2, 1995 at tte St Roae of Lima CttboHc Church in Hastings with Falter Charier H. Fischer offidatuig. Burial wu in Mt Calvary Cemetery in Hutings. Memorial contributions may be made lo Sg Roec School Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Ginbecfi | PaulJ. Terburg and HASTINGS - Baby Shannon Michelle Schlett. 4 days old, passed sway on Wedneaday August 30, 1995 tt the William Beaumont Army Medical Cema in B Paso. Texas. BabyShannoo wubornoo Angutt26,1995 in El Paao, Texas, the daughter of Kenneth A Cherokee (Cole) Sdtleh. Surviving are ter parents, who are stationed in the Army in B Paso, Texas; maternal grand­ mother A husband. Dawn A Aaron Snyder of Hastings; paternal grandparents, Charles A Gloria Schleh of Hastings; paternal great grandmother, Louise Schleh of Middleville; paternal great grandparents, Emil A Ruth Mnaon at Hastings; several aunts A uncles. Pi irate Family Senrices woe held at Hast­ ings Township Cemetery with the Reverend Rusnui A Sarver officiating. Burial wu al Hastings Township Cemetery. Idemorial contributions may be made In the Charity of One's Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I Tbdd Aaron Ro^e | HASTINGS - Todd Aaron Rolfe, 19. at Hastings, passed away on Saturday. September 1, 1995 tt his roridenre He wu born on March 16, 1976 in Bade Creek, tte son of Ron and Terri (Everest) Rolfe. He graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1995. Mr. Rolfe wu employed at de Ed Stewart Painl Company at Pine I ate. He attended the Cornerttoue in Delton. He loved music and wu a Disc Jockey. He also enjoyed playing baseball, fishing and snowmobiling. Surviving are his mother A fatter, Terri and Ron at home; brother, Randy Rolfe of Bade Crock; nutemil wepgra nd mother. Mirth* Everest; maternal stepgrandfatter, Bill Gray; paternal grandfather, Stanley Rolfe of Kalama­ zoo; aunt. Debttie & Wes Bender of Bade Creek; uncles, George A Jeanie Everest of Bade Creek, John A Terrell Rolfe of Portage, ~ ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA AND BAY VIEW - Dorathe, A. Kendall, 82, of St Peterv burg. Florida and Bay View, passed away on Monday. August 28.1995 at Bay From HoapiU1 in St Petersburg, Florida. Mn. Kendall wu born on Octobm 21,1912 in Petoskey, the daughter at lay and Con (Merrill) Burrtam. She grew up and attended school in Petoskey. On December 11, 1937, she married Paul Kendall He preceded ha in death in April i| funeral Home in Hutings. | Robert Rolfe of Chicago, Jeff Gray of Bade Creek. Ed Everest of Athens; many cousins. Funeral Services woe held on Tuesday Septemter 5,1995 at the Faith United Method­ ist Church in Dehon with Pastor Elmer Faust officiating. Burial wu in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Manorial contributions may be made to Deton District Library. Envelopes available at tte funeral home. _______ DoraiheaA. Kendall_______ | Mary Margaret (Peg) Cnnmgcr HASTINGS - Muy Mgvirot tTYw) Cnvrim ger. 84, of Hutingk, pused <way onTtaredmi August 31. 1995 tt Pamock Hcspitzl fi KemeOa^Mey"^ | WOODLAND - Kenneth H Ackley, 84. of Woodland, ptased away on Friday September 1, 1995 at his residence. He was boro on August 26, 1911 in Castle­ ton Township Bany County, the son of Elba and Viva (Henioo) Ackley. He graduated from Woodland High School and was married to Evelyn McClelland. She preceded him in death in 1972. He then married Ruby Eaton in 1972. She preceded him in death in 1992. Mr. Ackley lived in the Nashville area before moving to the Woodland area in 1954. He fanned for 40 years and also worked at the Hastings Manufacturing Company for 33 years, retiring in 1973. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Daytoo and Hany. Surviving are three sons, Gary & Sharon Ackley of Woodland. Marvin & Sharon Ackley of DeWitt, Eldon & Diana Ackley of Nashville; two daughters, Vivian & Vernon Makley of Woodland, Phyllis &. Ronald Fowler of Algonquin Lake; one brother, Vern Ackley of Lake Odessa; 14 grandchildren; several great grandchildren. Graveside Funeral Services were held on Wednesday September 6, 1995 in Lakeside Cemetery with Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Memonil contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapels in Lake Odessa CecilJohn TbHntrg DELTON - Paul J. Terturg, 35. A Cedi John Terturg. 2. of Delton, went lobe with the Lord on Tburaday, Angus 31, 1995. '■ PaulwuborncnAprilAlXOinKnlamazoo, tte aon of Garrett Peter and Nancy Bnnice (Stafford) Terturg. He graduated in 1978 from Comstock High School, where be wu outsunding in footbaU. He had been employed for tte pas 15 yean at Aoor-Motive fat Kala­ mazoo and be and his wife, Sonya, had owned and operated for the pen 9 yten Tertarg's Totsl Fitness Center on Ban Main Strea in Kalamazoo. He wu a member of tte Kalama­ zoo Covenant drarch and very active in the church. He played semi-pro football with the Michigin Panrters end tte Grand Rapid's jarouco Kaiaeri. ne loveo nunung ma nsung. He wu married to Socys on May 21.1983 in Kalamazoo. He wu preceded in doth by a brother, Gary, in J991-aad a niece, Daynha Rose in 1987. Cedi John wu born on May 30, 1993 tn Kal*mizoo. Surviving are wife and mother, Sonya; two soos and brothers, Garrett and Thomas, both tt home; parents and grandparents, Nancy and stepfather, Gene Vandenberg of Lake Ana; Pastor “Pete" Terburg and stepmother, Marilyn of Delton; titter and nut. Brenda TerturgMjcueis ana Kooen oi riainweu, one orotner and unde, Thomu R. and wife Diane Tatarg of Kalamazoo; Paul's two stepsisters sad k* stepbrothers; snd tnstty nieces, nephews, suets and uncle*. • Funeral Services were held oo Tuesday Septemter 5, 1995 at Faith United Mediodi^ Church with Pastor Jan DeWitt of the Kalamfr zoo Covenant Church and Pastor Pete Tertarg offidtting. Interment wu in Oak Hill Cemetery is Orangeville. Memorial contributions msy be made to the Paul J. and Cedi J. Terturg Memorial Fuad. Arrangements were made by WiUiars Funeral Home in Delton. 1 Mary M. Rotenberg MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Mary M. Roten­ berg. 82, of Middleville, pasted sway on Sunday, Septemter 3, 1995. She wu born on July 1,1913 at Wheatland Township, near Hillsdale, tte daugteer *f Com L and Asenath J. (Tntmbte) Boley. She wu raised in Middleville and mended Mddtoville Schools, graduating la 1931. She wu married to Claude (Jack) Roseate^ on Decanter 29. 1932 at Elkhart. Indiana. Mn. Rotenberg wu a member ofthe Paro­ lee United Methodist Church and Parmelee Friendship Cub. 2 She enjoyed traveling, spending seventeen yean at tiay, hriran in tte winter, while h|r husband still lived. She did s kx of sewing and knitting a*l enjoyed making Afghans for aU ter family alp friends. Mn Rosenberg wu a loving maher.gra^morter, great grandmother and enjoyed spend­ ing time with loved ones. She wu preceded in death by ter busbar*, lack Rosenberg; ter parents; sister. Susan Boley Kaechele. Surviving are three daughters, Nanny (Robert) Anders of Middleville. Jacqueline (Gary) Gerard of Grand Blanc. Susan Plank Jf Middleville; line sons. Monroe (Dodie) (Rote Mary) Rosenberg of Middleville, Terry (JsnA) Rosenberg at Caledonia, Michael (Lynda) Rosenberg of Middleville; twenty-five grand­ children; thirty great grandchildren; one nieee, Lois Ann Thaler of Wayland; one brtxter-4law and sister-in-law, Clarence and Betty Rosenberg of Tampa, Florida; sister-ln-lw. Leona C.bbs of Port Charlotte, Florida. 4 Funeral Services were held on Wednesdey September 6, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Lynn Wagna officiating Interment wu in Mt Hope Cemetery tn Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made JO Thornapple Township Ambulance Service. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. J I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 7, 1995 — Page 7 [Woodland News... Mulders to celebrate golden anniversary A golden wedding anniversary will be observed on Sept. 8th by James and Marjorie (Keeaor) Mulder. The occasion will be celebrated with a fami­ ly dinner at Gibson's in Grand Rapids. The Mulder's children are Stephen and Sal­ ly Mulder jf Grand Rapids. David and Betty Mulder of Lansing and Marcia and Stephen Borton of Vernal, Utah. The grandchildren art Julie and Kathy Mulder. Noah, Michael and Ian Borton. Sarvers to observe 50th anniversary . Pxstor Ruuell uxl Alberti Sarver of Hastings, were married 50 yean ago oo Sept. 2, 1945 by Rev Ted Gandy of Battle Creek He will take charge of the renewal vows at 2 p.m . and Leah Hand of Lake Odessa, will be Paging at the service. she abo sang al our wedding. The Sarver family of eight children and their families will be hosting the celebra­ tion on September 10th al the Grace Brethren Bible Church. 600 Powell Road, Hastings Open house from 2-5 p.m. We would love to see you. but request no gifts please. GIRL, Sierra Rae. born at Butterworth Hospital on Aug. 2, at 6:06 p.m. to Andy and Kim Jenkins, weighing 6 lbs. and 7 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Allison Nicole, bom at Saint Mary's Hospital. Grand Rapids on Aug. 9 to Dan and Bernice Hanks. Batik Creek, weighing 7 lbs.. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. Grandparents are Paula and Dan Hanks Sr. of Muskegon and Jeanette and Walt Martin of Hastings. Great-grandparents are Delores and Edward Misner and great, great grandfather. Edward Misner Sr . all c/ Grand Rapids BOY, Jacob Kermit, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. to Paula and Tim Ramey. Vermontville, weighing 6 lbs.. 12M ozs. and 20 to inches long. Jerry Lewis Britten. Delton and Diane Marie Rountree. Dehon. Clayton Lee Mackenzie. Hastings and Kel­ ly Joy GiUean. Vermontville. ■ David Eugene Chaddock. Hastings and Judith Marie Lyke, Hastings William Patrick Clancy. Kennesaw. Ga and Diane Lynn Adamski. Kennesaw, Ga. • James Gilbert-Brian Garchow. Plainwell and Genevieve Ann Chvojka. Plainwell • Anthony Joseph Pyrzynski. Hastings and Jerri Lynn Landes. Hastings Donald Leroy Davis. Dehon and Kimberiie Ann Romanak. Delton. Brian Keith Hayes. Hastings and Laura Lea Szczapanek. Hastings. 1Rodney Lee Bement, Nashville, Mi. and Dusty*) B. Olney. Nashville. Mi. Donald Wilson Spencer. Hastings and Kimberly Ann Norris. Hastings. David Charles Culp. Jr.. Hastings and Brenda Sue Hobert. Hastings Gregory Alan Allerdmg. Hastings and Tamara Lynn Clow. Hastings. BOY, Douglas Paul Suntken. bora Aug. 18 to Douglas and Pamela Suntken. weighing 8 fcs.. to oz. and 20 to inches long. Grand­ parents are David and Linda Suntken and Terry and Rachel Jordan BOY, Pvt. Gary and Katrina Rosenberger of Olympia. Washington are the parents of a baby boy, born Aug. 21, weighing 7 lbs., 8 ou. Named Zachery John. GIRL, Brookelynn Rene, bom Aug. 26 at Bronson Hospital, weighing 7 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. Parents are Lesley and Norm O'Meara DI of Delton. Welcomed home by big brother Norm IV. Proud grand­ parents are Jerry and Jill Parsons, Norm O'Meara Jr. and Marta Willkms and Gordy and Gini Hayward, all of Delton. BOY, George Leroy, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 21 at 6:58 a.m. to Rodney and Jennifer Keekr. Lake Odessa, weighing 5 lbs., 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Tyler Ward Michael. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 23 at 2:23 a.m. to Angela and Brian Preston, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 4 ozs. and 22 to inches long. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. September 12,1995 com­ mencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. concerning the following: 1. ZBA 95-08-13 Tax ID. No. 0174)21-00. a request by Jon & Kim Black, to located a double wide mobile home with 7 ft. 6" sidewalls & cathedral ceil­ ings on parcel "C" ol Julia Wolowlcz former property on Cobb Lake Rd. 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the township clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public meeting. Written letters of comment will be ac­ cepted until the start of the meeting. Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate In the discussion of the above proposals. Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals Charles Biggs, Secretary Labor Day weekend has been the time of big events in Woodland ever since 1 have had any knowledge at all of the place, and I mar­ ried a Woodland man then living in California in 1953 and first saw Woodland in 1955. So Labor Day weekend has been Woodland's time for quite a while. I finally came here to live in 1979, and this past weekend was at least one of the nicest, weather wise and otherwise. 1 have ever spent anywhere. As usual, it all started Friday afternoon with the opening of the softball tournament, and Friday evening most of the community drop­ ped by the Woodland United Methodist Church sometime for sloppy joe sandwiches, pies, cakes and homemade ice cream The Woodland Eagles also held a fish fry that night, and were kept busy. They also prepared breakfasts for the public Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings. As I was greatly honored by being selected grand marshal. I can't tell you much about the parade, except that there were lots of people on the street watching as Dick Winkler drove my great-niece from Marshall and myself behind the big Woodland fire tanker and the high school band. My sister-in-law from Marshall. Evelyn Lucas McClay. her daughter and son-in-law and granddaughter. Bill and Sally McClay Kinney and Katie, age 13 came to help me celebrate. My own son. John Lucas, had ar­ rived with his dog in the night Thursday, but he chose not to ride in the parade. I was also honored to have my former neighbor, the former Anne Reuther, now Wiles, arrive from Holland a short time before the parade. Beale Bruhl was unable to get here before late Monday afternoon, but she did slop by and spend the night on her way from Fort Wayne, where she had worked all summer back to Syracuse. N.Y.. to complete her work on a master’s in fine art. Parade judges Barb Frost. Jan Thelen and Den Logan chose the Zion Lutheran Church float for first prize in the church float divi­ sion. with Woodland United Methodist receiving second prize. The prizes for organization floats were won by the Woodland School PTO. Lakewood Ambulance and the Eagles Thunderbirds club Independent floats or old car division prizes went to Brodbeck Farms float. Shrock's "Miniature Horse Blessings” and Phil Everett's old car. Pets/costumes prizes were won by "Ole McMaklcy’s Fann,” Hanna and Austin Duits with Pocahontas costumes and Lynolle King dressed as a Dutch Girl. The bicycle prizes went to Jeremy Flessner. Samantha Geiger and Casey Flessner for their depiction of "Ambulance Crews;" Christopher White for his "Clown*’ and Nicole Graham. The traditional softball tournament began Saturday afternoon, with 20 teams this year. Besides that tournament, this year a new co-ed softball tournament with six teams also was held Also a new 3x3 basketball tournament, cosposoaaored by the Woodland Athletic Association and the Pepsi-Cola Company, called an "In Your Eye-Ail Sport Pepsi'* tournament, was held with nine teams. It was held in a corner of the park between the front entrance and the playground. Teams were from Woodland, Lake Odessa, Clarksville and Hastings. There were two divisions and the Rockets, which included Keith Bump. Ira Martinez. Josh Martinez and Dustin Courtney, won first-place shirts in the age 10. 11 and 12 division. The age 13. 14 and 15 division was won by Michigan Wolverines, who were Colin Ran­ dall. Silas Smith. Derick Johnson and Bran­ don Gerke There was also an individual "Hol Shot" competition. Darin Stowell won a new basketball in the 10-14 age group; John Lucas took the prize in the 15, 16, 17 and 18 age group; and Brian Donaldson won the adult basketball. Pepsi donated many of the prizes and drinks for every player. This was the first year for the 3x3 contest, and all proceeds will go for sports equipment for the Woodland Athletic Association. The Woodland Lions Club served the largest number of barbecued chicken dinners they have ever served, more than 1,140. Odd­ ly enough, the only thing they really ran out of was roils, which they had under purchased because so many people do not choose to take that item usually. The Lions Club raffle for a $500 savings bond donated by Union Bank was won by Galen Kilmer, with the second prize, a $300 bond donated by the Woodland branch of the Ionia County National Bank being won by John Jackson with a Lake Odessa phone number Sunday morning a community worship ser­ vice was held in the park pavilion with special music by Carolyn Carrol who sang "Three Trees' and "You Will Always Be a Special Child.” The Rev. Carl Litchfield gave a sermon about "Kingdom Builders" Sunday evening Woodland United Perry and Nonna Stowell enjoy sandwiches and desserts at the Homecoming kickoff. Methodist Church *M filled by those who came to enjoy the Woodland Gospel Quartet's annual Homecoming concert. Their special guest this year was a family group called "Heaven Sent.” The group included Sandy and Tom Carpenter of Lansing, their three daughters. Sarah. Joanna and Candace and Ray, and Jerry and Allan Burt, all from Ohio. Allan Burt said the group had gone to cities with 120,000 people to sing at churches with memberships of hundreds and had 10 or 12 people come, but they had rarely seen a crowd like the one in Woodland. He said they would be glad to come back any time they were invited. After an opening by the Woodland Gospel Quartet, the Heaven Sent group's three younger members sang and the five adults then presented a number of original and other songs with a lot of steel guitar sounds and many varied rhythms. The concert ended with a song or two by the two the combined groups and one with the congregation joining in, too. Monday included the end of the softball tournament with the park full of local people for the championship game, which closed with the Hastings Chnyler team defeating the local A and L Quit Stop team for the trophy. There will be more about all the weekend events in the Lakewood News next week. On Wednesday earlier in the week. Mary Mulford. Edna Wise. Inez Landis, Joyce Faught. Irene Miller and Virginia Crockford helped me get discarded library books and donated books ready to sell in the park Satur­ day. The book sale was very successful, and some of the proceeds will probably go to pur­ chase a dehumidifier for the library, which should help control snme musty odors and mold problems. isfter the work session, the ladies and I went to the Woodland Townchouse for refreshments and some of us bad lunch. LOST: Small white Poodle last seen on covUe M./woodland area. Ptoasa cae 587-4703 or 945-5008. — REWARD — KEEP TIE HEED LICIT SHINING Tianks to MOA research, lor more than a mlll'-xr Americans affected by neuromuscular diseases, the future looks brighter than ever 1-800-572-1717 Aa you read the ad about a amah whits poodle missing off Covillo Road, you might say, Juot another missing dog. Her name Is Angei and she waa taker, out of or let out of my fenced in yard on August 22. 1995 She is not Just another dog She is like my child and I love her very dearly. Aa I ride the roads at night looking, my heart hurts. As I ride the roads at 400 a.m., before work, my heart hurts. I ask myself, is she hungry, cold or hurt, and I cry, My heart hurts. I see her meet me In the afternoon and how she licked my face with kisses, then curled up on my lap to get her belly scracthed and paw at my knee to bo picked up. How at the dinner table she bogged for a little bite and had a one and only Ihi'a smack when she got it. So pioass, If you have her, please call me, if you see her, please call. And for my Angel, Daddy will never stop looking for you my sweet, sweet love I miss you end look forward to your safe return to my arms. Thank you. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amend­ ment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 1995, commencing at 730 o'dock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered indude, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Kaman Development tor rezoning of property located on east side of McCann Road, north of M37 approximately 1/2 mile. The property is currently zoned ‘Al" Agricultural. The applicants seek rezon­ ing to the •R1" Residential Single Family. 2 Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserved the right to alter the proposed amendment at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that ths Land Use Plan and the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing application by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDS FUTURE U.S. SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on September 12,1995, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and service-, vuJ, as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed maters oeing considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon seven (7] uays' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabili­ ties requiring auxilary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or the telephone number listed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. For a recorded message of current rate information, call . 1800-4US BOND 1400487-2663 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Barbara Bedford, Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058-9725 •nAmertcaVZ O. BONDS A paAOc «rrvK t of tte newspaper (616)948-2194 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 7, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: MCMTOAOK FOCtCCLOSUM SALE Ft EASE BE ADVISED THAT TROTT AND TROTT 1$ ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A D€«T AND ANY IN FORMATION OBTAINED Will BE USED FOR THAT FURROSE MOATGAGE SALE - Default ho» been mode in the condition* of a mortgage mode by Joseph D. BOUCHARD and Ro.onn. BOUCHARD hutbond ond wife to COMERlCA BANK (f/k>o Comer KO Bank -Bottle Creek, o Michigan Corporation). Mor tgaget. dated December 8. 19B3 and recorded on December 13. 1983. in Liber 257. on pogo 95. Barry County Records Michigan, and re recorded on August 9. 1995 in liber 637, Pogo 230. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the dote hereof the sum of NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND 41 CENTS ($9,858.41), including in forest at 11.250% per annum. Under the power ol sole contained in said morigoge and the statute in such case made ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them at public vendue at the Borry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan at 2:00 p.m. o'clock, on October 5. 1995. Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described os: Commencing in the center of the rood in the Southwest corner of the West 1 /2 of the Southeast 1/4 ol Section 11. T3N. R8W. Hostings Township and running East along the North lino ol the State Rood 533 feet. thence East 20 rods lor the place of beginning, thence North 17 rods; thence East 105 feet: thence South 17 rods; thence West to the place ol beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 18480 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sole Doted August 24. 1995 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL COMERlCA BANK (810) 642 4202 Trott and Trott. P.C. Attorneys ond Counselors 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Binghom Forms. Michigan. 48025 File *95072681 (*/21) NOTICE BY MMOMS CLANMNG TITLE UNDO TAX DEED - (Revieed 1M7) To the Owner or Owners ol any and oil Interests or liens upon the lands herein described TAKE NOTICE Sole woe lawfully mode ol the following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that the undersigned has title to the land under tax deed or deeds issued far the land. You are entitled to a reconveyance ol this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the undersigned or to the treasurer of the county in which the land Is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50% in addition, and the fees ol the sheriff lor the ser­ vice or cost ol publication ol this notice. The ser­ vice or publication costs shall be the some os II lor personal service ol a summons upon commence­ ment of on action, together with a sum of $5 00 for each description, without other additional cost or charge. Il payment as described In this notice is not mode, the undersigned will institute pro­ ceedings for possession of the land. Description ol land: State of Michigan. County of Borry. Lots 213 and 214. lakewood Estates. *08-007-160-147-00. Amount necessary to redeem. $330.51 plus the fees of the Sheriff. Alicia Abbott 33 Rees Rd Delton. Ml 49046 To Elizabeth J. Potter. 906 35th St. Grand Rapids. Ml 49509 last grantee in the regular chain ol the title ol such lands or ol any Interest therein as appearing by the records in the office of the Register of Deeds of said County (9/7) TO: MARK KNICKERBOCKER IN THE MATTER OF: JOSHUA LEE BENCH. Minor A petition has boon filed In the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on 9 29 95 at 1 00 pm .n BARRY COUNTY PROBATE COURT. JUVENILE DIVISION. 220 W Court St Ste 302 Hastings Ml IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that MARK KNICKER­ BOCKER personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. Aug. 28. 1995 RICHARD H. SHAW. Judge of Probate (9/7) The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce would like to express our sincere thanks to the following people for making Summerfest ’95 a success: CoOain Scott Bloom & Jan Cohoon Crafts: Deb Dorcy Entertainment Steve Reid Parade Terry Milter A Sher Sandborn Sporting Events Dave Kuzava Food Concessions Mike Hattfax 10K & 5K Run & Walk Tammy Nmrtz A John Warren Treasurer Mary Snowden Pubbcitv J-Ad Graphics A Bobble Wilkins. WBCH Committee Members A Volunteers: Bob Byington. Linda Sarver. Jerry Sarver. Jeff House. Norm Bartow. Jock Reynolds. Susie Kazava. Greg GMons. Doug Mepham. Amy Hubbefl. Dave Carr. Pele Tossava. Paul BablodeRs. Suzanne Parker. Joan Grtgas. Crts Sarver. Martha Mead. Slocey Garrison. Denise Pandi. Cheryl Alterding. Mike Humphreys. Kathy LaVictor. Susan Penrod. Gene Haas. Judy Lenz. Ken Rodent, Ron Neil. Mark Hewitt. Matt Benefield. Undo Watson. Harry Dorcy Jr. Ellie Pierce. Lee Campbell. Tom Mohler and JohnCohoon. .. A Spraal Thank You to the Shddtm Tuw far the Karaoke Mmjk 9 Prtndrauer far the Chamber of Commerce Congratulattoru and thank you to Jerry Sarver for raujig the most money for the Chamber of Commerce tn the dank tank and the Barney Hwduru and Ron Beachnau who tied for leand fJacr Thank you to all our dunk tank voiunum: Dr. Ou4e. Jerry Saner, Sheriff DeBoer, Todd Harting. John Cohoon, Mike Leedy, Cfariw Nwtnwn, Dm* CroUo. Mark Hewitt. Brian Reynold. Bma Gee. Bdl Doherty, Bob Cour. Dan Hamilton. Mark Englenh, Bamrv HntdWu, Vn Robmson, Howard Penrod, Al Pandi, Frank Campbell. Scott Bloom, Shane McNeil, Ev Mamhum. Chad Petenon and Ron Beachnan When I Came to Pennock ... Ken McManamey Nashville ‘Hair police' " When I came to grips with the fact that hernia surgery was necessary, I considered my options carefully as to where I should go for the best possible care. Since! have been a part of this community for 23 years and my wife Tina delivered both of our children at Pennock Hospital, I fell very comfortable having my surgery done there. After meeting Dr. Rappoport and discussing every­ thing with him. I was sure I had made the right decision. On the day of surgery, I was very im­ pressed with the attention to detail and concern the entire staff showed toward keeping me informed and comfortable. The next day while at home, 1 received a callfrom the nurse to make sure everything was "OK" and I was not having any problems. My surgery was done on Monday and I returned to work on Thursday of the same week." Ken McManamey Helium danger Dear Ann Landers: I am 15 years old. and I read your column in the Boston Globe I have learned a lot from it. Not long ago, a parent asked about the dangers of allowing her children to inhale helium gas from the balloons given out at birthday parties. A few days later, 1 read in the paper that a guy died from inflating helium balloons in the back room of a restaurant. This 20-year-old was showing a 17-ycar-old girl how to fill the balloons with helium for her birthday party. They began to horse around, taking “hits” from the tank. After only the second hit, the guy fell to his knees and passed out. They tried to revive him using CPR. but he died a few minutes later of "massive pulmonary hemorrhaging.” I realize that people of all ages operate these tanks. 1 have seen kids my own age working in stores using them to inflate balloons The common perception is that helium is fun and relatively safe. Obviously, this is not so. Maybe the helium in one balloon is harmless, but the compressed gas in the tanks can be deadly. A local medical examiner reported that the 20-year-old guy literally “blew his lungs out." Everyone in my town was shocked by this tragedy. I hope people who use these machines at work and for parties will realize how dangerous they can be. — S.C.. Newburyport. Mass. Dear Newburyport: The tragic incident you referred to was widely reported. I received several clippings. The helium from a single party balloon poses little danger, but the tanks used to fill balloons should not be trifled with. This ’’sport” can be fatal. Kindness shocks Dear Ann Landen: While visiting San Diego recently. I stopped at a health food store. A nicely dressed elderly lady was in the checkout line ahead of me. When her bill was totaled, she became very embarrassed. She was short $1.29. I didn’t want to be tied up in line, nor did I want to see her embarrassed, so I placed two singles on the counter. The elderly lady said I couldn't do chat, and the clerk told me the same thing. 1 said I wasn't going to take the money back and she was just going to have to accept it. By this time, several people were gawking, amazed that a total stranger would give so­ meone $1.29. Realizing that I meant what I said, the lady asked for my address so she could pay back the $1.29. Rather than do that, I asked that she repay me by someday helping someone in need as I had helped her. The transaction was completed, and the lady hurriedly exited. 1 then asked the clerk for my change, since I had given her $2. Well, apparently, she was so rattled that she gave the change to the lady who had just left. I guess this goes to show that a small act of generosity in some parts of the country sends the names into shock. — Friendswood. Texas. Dear Texas: What a bean wanning story Your small town in Texas has been aptly nam­ ed. Thanks for letting us know about you. Gen of the Day: Two final bequests. More important than things. Give our kids roots. Then let them have wings. •••••• ‘Act’ survey Dear Ann Landen: My wife is no longer interested in sex. She insists this is perfectly normal because of your survey showing that 72 percent of women would rather be held close and treated tenderly and forget about “the act." Maybe that’s why so many men, even the married ones, are looking for the other 28 percent. Why don't you do a survey to find out how many men would settle for being held tenderly and forget about "The act?" — Virile and Over 60. Dear Virile and Over 60: I accept your challenge. How about it, gentlemen? Let me know if you would settle for being held tenderly and be willing to forget about "the act." Send a postcard to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. DI. 60611-0562. with just a sentence — or a word — yes or no. And please add your age. The card need not be signed, but comments are welcome. Honesty is best Dear Ann Landers: I was interested in the letter from "Upright in L.A.,” who was disgusted that her friends took advan­ tage of ditzy cashiers. Some 40 years ago, when I was a preschooler, my father and I went to a store for some small items. As we walked to our ® A New Vision of Health 1009 W Green St • Hasting., Ml 49058 agine an amount of money that would tempt me to cheat. And it amazes me how fan­ tastic 1 feel when 1 point out to a “ditzy” (read: tired, worried, overworked and underpaid) clerk that be or she has under­ changed me. They can’t get over it. — An Rasmussen. Bothell. Wash. Dear Art: Thanks for a beautiful letter. It look me back lo the third grade where I learned a poem I have never forgotten. It started. "I have to live with myself, and so. I want to be fit for myself to know.” Thanks for the memories. Tax collector Suzanne Johnson, village treasurer, will be at the Page Memorial Building on Friday, Sept. 8 starting at 9 a.m. for the purpose of collecting summer taxes. Across the comer. Lakewood Christian School will be having its monthly dinner at Fellowship Hall, open to the public starting at 4:30 p.m. In the evening on Friday, the Lakewood Varsity football game against Dowagiac will be on the home field at 7:30 p.m. The Odessa township board will meet on Monday. Sept. 11 at the Page Building at 8 p.m. Tuesday brings the Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. at Addisons' North Inn. At 11 that forenoon there will be 1 blood pressure dink at Lake Manor. Mabel Wheeler has a birthday coming on Wednesday, Sept. 13. She was born in 1902. Head Start physical exams will be at 8:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall and the church besement. Three of the new businesses listed by Eaton County with close proximity to Lake Odessa arc those of Barry Carpet Service at 6618 W. St. Joe Highway. Sunfield by Barry Foster; Foster’s Carpet Service nearby at 6735 W. St. Joe filed by Gary Foster; Our Place Restaurant al 7170 Saddlebag Road. Wood­ bury by Lee Oxendale. Yet another rather close is that of Eaton Auto Glass at 8680 Eaton Highway. Mulliken by Cam McCauaey. Brian Zelmer and wife Lisa of Dowagiac spent the weekend with his parents Don «nd Lorraine on Maple Street and also his grand­ parents LaRue and Betty McMillen. They all attended the Woodland barbecue on Saturday evening. One of the unusual entries in the Woodland Labor Day parade oo Saturday was a pair of farm machines. The first was a 1962 model Gleaner grain combine bearing a large sign “The high school and this machine were new in 1962.” Behind it was a 1995 model Gleaner combine with a sign indicating the importance of upgrading the school in similar fashion. Many marchers wore tee shirts pro­ moting Lakewood schools. Place cards urged voting on September 23 on the school bond issue. Guests of Dale and Doris Mossburg on the weekend were daughter Kay and family from Traverse City. Planners for school, church, social groups are advised to check the local Chamber of Commerce community calendar before setting Is alcohol ruining your life or the life of a loved one? ' ‘Alcoholism: How to Recognize It. How to Deal With It. How to Conquer If" can turn things around. Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3. 75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. HI.. 60611-0562. (tn Canada, send $4.55.) dates for fall events such as bazaars, lun­ cheons and sales to avoid conflict. The number io call is 374-0766 for getting your event listed. The calendar includes not only the current months offerings but also a listing of events for the coming three months. Already St. Edward’s bazaar b listed for Oc­ tober 14. Christmas ’Round the Town’ b listed for Nov. 24 and 25. Lake Odessa Chapter 315 OESwUI hold ns first fall meeting on Tuesday. Sept. 12 in the Temple rooms. Women’s Fellowship of First Congrega­ tional Church will hold its first fall meeting on Wednesday. Sept 13. with a noon potluck. The meeting which follows will feature in­ stallation of officers for tte 1995-96 year. The Monday issue at the Stale Journal car­ ried a story about Dick Gehrig. 64, of rural St. Louise who plans lo attend tte Tigers game on Sept. 18 when Cal Ripken will likely tie tte game record of hb second cousin, tte late Lou Gehrig. Tte Journal story sounds very accurate to one who has known Dick since hb infancy. Thanks to the devotion of a loving stepfather, Dkk and hb twin brute. John were coached, encouraged and abetted for yean to live up to the family reputation of their famous name. Dick has several relatives from hb mote's Harlow family in thb area. Tom and Marian Weinberg of Buchanan travelling by motorhome spent the weekend with her parents LaRue and Betty McMillen oo Maple Street. At their last meeting on Aug. 28. board members of tte local historical society ted reports from tte third successful Depot Day at the end of July with a profit in excess of $2000. The depot museum had teen open dar­ ing tte houn of 10 to 2 on Saturday, Aug. 26 but tte vbitors were few due to lack of publicity. Tte board in earlier meeting had determined that tte regular houn will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. The Sentinel has given tte society very favorable publicity in its story of tte new sign created by local craftsman Jeff Sander­ son The sign was made possible in part by a grant of $500 from tte Lake Odessa Arts Commission in 1994. Tte roof vents are in place with tte work done by Mr. Briseno of Urksville. Tte gravel drive .ray b much ap­ preciated. The village and its workers install­ ed the drive. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet oo Thursday. Sept. 14, at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. LEGAL NOTICE Barry County Drain Commissioner's Office NOTICE of HEARING■ Review of Apportionments ■ In the matter of the: CULP DRAIN Maple Grove Township FREEPORT DRAIN Carlton & Irving Townships RAYMOND/ERB DRAIN Carlton Township To Whom It May Concern: Be advised that a Review Hearing to determine apportionment for maintenance on the above-named drains will be held as follows: LOCATION: Barry County Drain Commissioner's Office 220 W. State Street - Courthouse Hastings, Ml 49058 DATE: September 11, 1995 TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pun. TELEPHONE: (616)948-4879 The current apportionment Is being proposed for maintenance performed In 1995. Appeal of an apportionment may be made within ten (10) days after this hearing by making application to the Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a Board of Review. When it Comes to Surgery, Come to Pennock PENNOCK HOSPITAL car to return home, my father looked at his change and said. "We have to go back.” It seems the cashier had mistakenly given him change for a $20 instead of a $5 bill. On the way, I asked my father why be had gone back since no one would have known if he had kept the money. He ex­ plained in painful detail that HE would know, and that was enough for him. He put it this way. “What you think of yourself can be a lot more important than what others think of you.” My father passed away 10 years ago. but that lesson stuck with me. As 1 have grown in both years and maturity. I cannot im­ Dear Ann Landers: One of the schools in our district isolated a single student in a separate classroom because of the length of his hair. Last May. the school board made an enlightened decision and eliminated its school requirement restricting the length of hair for male students. In the future, thei hair need only be neat and clean. The school board felt there were more important things to be dealt with such as gang activities, drugs, teenage pregnancies and racial tensions. Aside from the school authorities being relieved of enforcing parental responsibili­ ty. they can now focus on more important problems, and the teachers can concentrate their efforts on teaching rather than serving as hair police. I hope more school districts will follow suit. — Duncanville. Texas. Dear Texas: It is hard to believe that to­ day the length of a student's hair would be an issue anywhere in the civilized world. The dinosaur who isolated the long-haired student should be replaced. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for participation should contact the Drain Commissioner one week In advance. AMBUCAN t i-awawH LUNG ASSOCIATION. Dated this 31st day of August, 1995. Robert W. Shaffer Barry County Drain Commissioner i �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 7, 1995 — Page 9 ‘In My lime’ by Robert Faulkner byJoyce F. Wembrecht Robert Faulkner purchased a store in Col­ oma, Mich., and moved his wife and new baby into a big old house there. He writes. "The first year of business my total sales were $15,000. After paying for merchandise this left about $4,500 for wages, rent. heat, lights, insurance, taxes, binding up inventory and our living expenses. We still drove the 1930 Chevrolet with the cloth top tom across the front. So as we drove, the wind caused the cloth to rise about six inches "For two years Juanita had no new clothes, but she never complained. “I had to write Butler Brothers a financial statement. The credit manager wrote back that with only $15,000 in sales I could not expect to succeed, but they would allow me $300 in credit. The custom in retailing is to place an order for the goods. When the goods are ship­ ped- you are allowed a 2 percent discount if the bill is paid within ten days and net within 30 days. Most suppliers would not accept cash advances or CODs. This meant 1 was limited to placing orders not to exceed $300. "Fortunately I found a company in Grand Rapids, the W J. Dykstra Co, that could supp. iy some of my needs. They were just starting in business and carried mostly notions. "Mr. Dykstra had been in the business of making gunstocks The lack of demand had forced him to close. He rented a loft in Grand Rapids and sent letters to all the five and tens in the area offering to sell them merchandise at 10 percent above his cost. Each merchant would have to pay a hundred dollars in ad­ vance. When that was used up. another hun­ dred dollars was to be paid. 1 would drive to Grand Rapids, fill my car with merchandise aad like as not have $20 credit left. "Out of the ashes of the Depression rose new businesses. Individuals, through their own courageous initiative, found ways not on­ ly to survive, but also to prosper and inciden­ tally to create new jobs for others. Every small town had a five and dime, a product of the depression. " Fortunately for the economy, there was no minimum wage. Prices, rents and wages were . free to find their own level. When minimum wages came in. many small businesses went out. "One of the frequent sights on the street in front of the store were WPA workers sweepog the streets and cleaning the gutters. They were ' focal men who, through no fault of their own, fost thru jobs. WPA stood for Works . Progress Administration, developed lo give the unemployed some income. Tney worked 30 houn a week for 40 cents an hour. Some of k was "make work" and had no real purpose. . I thought how ironic it was that President Hoover, when be was Secretary of Com­ . ■rrrr. had gathered a list of needed public works to be commenced in a recession, but Congress wouldn't appropriate the $5 billion needed io fund the program. Candidate Roosevelt assailed Hoover as a spend thrift % and advocated a balanced budget. Hoover was defeated aad blamed for the Depression. .. "And now we bad a make work program, - shovels and wheelbarrows replaced dump trucks so that raore men could be employed. , "in 1937, tftere was some improvement in employment. In feet, the financial newspapers voiced concern about inflation. In 1938, I bought a used Pontiac and we got rid of the ■tattered Chewy, "Business improved each year, but I need­ ed mon volume. A dime store in neighboring Watervliet was floundering. The owner sat in a rocking chair near the back of the store and only moved to wait on a customer or to go to the tavern across the street "Since Watervieit was only two miles from Coloma. I didn't want the store to be acquired by a chain. So I adopted a strategy of self defense "I rented an empty building across the street for $25 a month. I heard that a small * Store in Hillsdale bad gone out of business. It r had fII virtually new Store-Craft fixtures. I r was able to buy the fixtures for $1,000. I ■ hired a school boy to help and one morning r very early we drove to Hillsdale, took the fix­ ; tures apart, loaded them oo the track, drove > back to Watervliet and carried the fixtures rn' to the store building. It was well after mid­ night when we arrived home. When the fixJ tures were re-assembled after a few days, we ' took some merchandise from the Coloma store and put a few items in each bin oo a . counter and shelves and opened for business. "I was surprised that we did enough ' business to cover expenses. My next move A view of Delton Poet Office and the Ellis Faulkner drug store. was to go to the owner of the building my competitor was in and offer to buy the building. He was afraid that be wasn’t going to get has real, and I pointed out that selling me the budding would end his worries. He asked for $6,500 I offered him $500 down and $70 a month. He accepted. "However, after buying the fixtures, I didn’t have $500.1 went to the bank and talk­ ed the president into giving me an unsecured loan for $500. Now aU I had to do was wait. My competitor went out of business in December 1938. "The store in the building I had bought was much bigger than mine. I measured the store and drew out a detailed counter arrangement. I engaged a couple of focal men to help build fixtures. They were designed so the counters from my old store would exactly fit. 1 had the counters laid out with glass bins, and placed one hern in each bin. I hired several men to help. "After we closed the store at 10 on Satur­ day night Jan 28. 1939, wc earned the counters across the street. Sunday I brought a couple of girls from Coloma. We spent Sun­ day. Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday morning laying out the store. "We had planned a nine-cent sale for our .grand opening on Feb. 4. But we were ready Friday ’xxxi and 1 said, "Why don’t we open up?” The girls were as eager as I to start business. That afternoon, without an an­ nouncement we took in $50. 1 knew the store would be a success. It wasn't long before the Watervliet store sales were about the same as Coloma’s. "Hitler invaded Poland on Sept. 1, 1939, aad Europe was again at war. The Uniled States began a huge military buildup. Men and women were being called back to work. By 1940, die Depression was over. It luul been a hard ten years, but the 1940s were to be even harder for many people. People asked why it took a war to end the depression. "Laie in 1940,1 believe it was September, a man from South Haven stopped in to see me. He wanted to buy the Watervliet store for his son-in-law. After some bargaining, we settled on a price. He bought the building, inventory and fixtures for a little over $16,000. I had a lawyer 1 knew in Paw Paw handle the legalities "He spent a half day in Coloma. When the deal was finished and 1 had the certified check in my hands, the lawyer said almost apologetically, ’Bob, I'm going to have to charge you $25 .' "Now Juanita could buy some new clothes and some things for the bouse. But the first thing I did was go to the Chevrolet dealer and buy my first new car. It cost me just over $600. The next day, Juanita, David and I drove to Delton to see Mother and Dad A fter five yean of straggling, I was going home in triumph. I savored every moment. It was one of life’s great pleasures. "When we drove up in a car, I knew whet Dad’s reaction must be. I could imagine him saying to himself, 'He still owes me $3,700 and buys a new car?’ When I handed him a check for the amount 1 owned, he said, ’What did you do, rob a bank?' The War Yean "1940 proved to be an eventful year. Juanita for some time had suggested that we should buy a home instead of paying rent. I think that she was the better businessman. Now that we had a little money, I agreed. Michigan Central Depot, Middleville. "We found two houses mat we liked, both on Church Street. One was on a brook and the other up the street was oo higher ground. The one by the stream was $4,000. The other was $3,500 and was on a large lot. We chose the latter. "It was a story and a half with a full base­ ment. The first floor consisted of a kitchen, a dining room, living room and bedroom. There was another bedroom in the upper half story. The house was heated by a coal furnace in the basement. We paid $500 down and had payments of $40 a month, including interest of 5 percent. Later we bought two lots, one on each side of us, from the tame people, for $250 per lot. This gave us four acres with an abandoned inner urban right of way behind us. "Germany was overrunning France, Belgium and Holland and driving :Sc British toward Dunkirk. Austria had already been an­ nexed to Germany and a large part of Poland divided between Germany and Russia. The re­ armament of America was proceeding at a hectice pace and for the first time since World War I, all men between 18 and 45 were re­ quired to register for the draft. As we signed up we joked about becoming soldiers, little realizing that many of us would be fighting in Europe, or the Pacific before this terrible con­ flict ended. "In August of 1940, Juanita, Devid and my nephew Jim Faulkner and Juanita’s brother. Jim Mitchell and I went to Patton Lake Canada for a vacation. Jim Faulkner was 14 and Jim Mitchell wm 16. Patton Lake is located north of Brace Mines, about 40 mites northeast of Sauit Ste. Marie, Canada, h is or was a beautiful spot, with nearby lakes hardly touched by humans. "The two Jims and I decided to take an overnight trip to Solar Lake. We rowed across Patton Lake, portaged to Chipmon Lake, row­ ed the length of Chipmon Lake, portaged to Stewart Lake, rowed to the end of Stewart and then strack out on foot for the Solar River. "We had no compass and there were no trails so we traveled by dead reckoning. We intended to walk along the river to Solar Lake, but the forest was too dense so we walked in the river The river bottom was covered with stones most of which seemed to be three to five inches in diameter. We kept slipping on the wet stones until we came to a beaver dam. We could no longer wade, but fortunately the forest was a little less dense and it was only about a half mite further to the lake. "There was no place to camp at that end of the lake, so we made our way through the brash and trees to the north end of the lake where the river came in. There was a sandy area at the mouth of the river where we could camp. "We gathered wood for a camp fire and white looking for wood, discovered a patch of blackberries. But our dream of having blackberries for supper was soon shattered. Bears had been ahead of us and only a few scattered berries remained. "We'd each brought a casting rod and we waded out into the lake and cast our red and white spoons as far as we could. But almost every cast we got a strike and soon had six nice pike. Jim Faulkner volunteered to fix dinner. He filleted the smallest pike. Hungry as we were, it was all that the three of us could eat. We thought that it was the moat delicious fish we had ever eaten. “By now it was getting dark so we lit our camp fire. We had each brought a blanket which we now roiled up in. Just then it started to rain and it turned very cold. We shivered all night in our wet blankets. Jim Faulkner had the worst of it. Only later did we discover that he had a cotton blanket where Jim Mitchell and I had woolen blankets. "We broke camp at daylight and started a long wet trip home. We had intended to take the pike home with us. but they were too heavy. I took the two largest but by the time we got home seven hours later we were afraid that they were spoiled "When we came to Patton Lake, the wind was blowing hard and the waves were high. We had a round bottom metal boat. Jim Faulkner volunteered to row and we set off across the treacherous lake. There was some frightening moments, but thanks to Jim’s coolness and skill, we made it back to our cottage. "In 1940 Dad (Ellis Faulkner) was elected to his fourth term in the House of Represen tatives. The Legislature met in the odd numbered years. Rural representatives con­ trolled the legislature The fanners wanted to get home in time to get in their crops Even though they were sanctioned only every other year, they were paid for each day of their term, but only three dollars a day. "Our store in Coloma was located in the first block north of the railroad tracks on the west side of the street. The four stores in the short block were Stowe’s Grocery, A & P to the north of us and Kolberg’s Grocery to the south of us. This was an ideal location as every mother who shopped in Coloma had to come within 50 feet of our store. “In 1940, Al Kolbcrg moved his grocery. Both our store building and Kolberg’s were owned by the Masonic Lodge. Its lodge room was upstairs. The Masons agreed to rent both stores to me for $75 a mooth, heat included. I opened two archways between the two rooms. Later they put in a new store from. We had a handsome increase in business. "The Army needed officers and made an offer to all reserves. They could take their rank in the regular Army. My brother Arnold became a first lieutenant and was sanctioned at Fort Monroe, Va. "At Thanksgiving time, 1940, we visited Arnold, Lila and Ann at Fort Monroe. Aunt Bessie accompanied us on our trip. Arnold and family lived in a big antebellum house with fireplaces in virtually every room. The ceilings were 10 feet high. The walls were so thick that wc imagined them containing secret passages. By this time, Arnold had already been promoted to captain. "One day our son, David, was playing out­ side with several boys from the fort when Lila overhead a conversation that went something like this, ’My father is a captain,’ one boy said. My father is a major,'another bragged. Not to be outdone the third boy said proudly, ’My father is a colonel.’ David remained sitent until one of the boys turned to him and asked, ’What’s your father?' Embarrassed, David replied hesitantly, ’My father? My father isn’t — he isn’t anything.’ "My enjoyment of Thanksgiving was diminished by a boil on the back of my neck. When we got home, one appeared on the end of my nose. Later another started up on my neck. I was desperate and took Sulfadiazene. Four houn after the first tablet, the pain disappeared. I suddenly felt good. The boil didn't grow any more and I never had a boil again. Sulfa drugs were the first antibiotics. Penicillin was not yet available to the public. "My folks visited us often in Coloma and we frequently drove to their home in Delton We were very close. Mother and Dad liked Juanita and she liked them. It added a lot to our lives in those days. "On Saturday, Dec. 6, 1941, they came for the weekend. Dad thought that we should get into the war and I thought that we should stay out. Sunday night our argument became quite heated and we went to bed a little miffed at each other. Monday morning 1 turned on the radio beside the bed to get the morning news. Suddenly 1 was wide awake. I hurriedly dress­ ed, rushed downstairs and yelled through my folks bedroom door, 'We’re at war! Pearl Harbor’s been bombed by the Japs!" We hadn’t turned on the radio all day on Sunday. I lost the argument. Dad had been right all of the time. "Soon merchandise was m short supply and suppliers pul us on alfotmera. Gasoline and foods were rationed. An A stamp would allow you four gallons of gasoline a week, a B stamp twice as much and a C stamp for per­ sons whose driving was considered essential were given unlimited gasoline. T stamps for farm and trackers allowed them to have aU the gas they wanted. Red stamps were for meat. "Dad, being in the legislature, was given a C stamp for unlimited gasoline. As I was in business, I was allowed a B stamp. Other stamps were for sugar. Price controls were imposed. A Nack market grew up in meat, gasoline and other rationed and allotted items. "In Sept. 1, 1942,1 heard that the Shell’s Dollar Store in Berrien Springs was for sate. I took a look. It was ran down with old inade­ quate display fixtures, but they had a lot of hard to get merchandise. "Mr. Shell offered to sell at retail inventory less 40 percent with no charge for fixtures. I had estimated the inventory to ran $5,000, went to Mr. Monroe, president of the Watervliet Bank, and asked him for a $5,000 loan. He said that he was sure that it would be ATTENTION COLLEGE GRADUATES: ok, but it had to be approved by the board of directors. He assured me that in my case this would only be a formality. So I went back to Mr. Shell and signed the papers, agreeing to buy. “We were closed for a few days for inven­ tory after which 1 would give him a check for the inventory, whatever that came to. To my surprise, chagnn and anger, when I went back and asked for the $5,000, Mr. Monroe told me that the board had voted against the loan. In desperation ! went to the Coloma Bank. They said that I would have to get a chattel mortage on my stock and fixtures in Coloma for the loan. 1 had no choice, even though 1 knew this would impair my credit. "Then 1 got another surprise. It was ob­ vious that the inventory was going to run way over $5,000. People kept trying the locked door. This made the storekeeper. Mr. Shell, nervous. He couldn’t stand to see his customers locked out, so he suggested that wc finish inventorying the shelves and counter tops and then open up. We would keep track of any sales from under the counters or in the stockroom. This was fine with me and after we opened I proceeded to drag my feet in counting the merchandise so we could take in as much money as possible. "Together with scraping up every penny I could find and borrowing from Juanita's meager savings. I was able to pay for the more than $7,500 worth of merchandise. "Mr. Shell had stacks of boxes of dollar linen handkerchiefs, which I considered lux­ ury goods and never handled. He had dozens of boxes of men’s socks and many other items that were becoming hard to get. Surplus mer­ chandise I took to Coloma. By Christmas I was able to pay back the bank and caned the chattel mortgage "By 1943 Arnold was stationed at Camp Stewart near Savannah. Ga. He and Lila lived in Statesborough. In April, Arnold called me to ask if Juanita and I would come to Statesborough and drive Lila, Ann and Tom to her folks near Berrien Springs. He had decided to live on the base. “Juanita and I took the Michigan Central Railroad from Coloma to Detroit. From there we took a through train io Atlanta. 1 win never forget the revulsion I felt when, aa we were crossing the Ohio River the conductor shouted with obvious pleasure, ’Mason-Dixon line. AU niggers in the rear coach.’ As the blacks arose and filed out, except for one man who was obviously trying to pass as white, the con­ ductor stood directly beside him and again shouted, ’I said, all niggers in the rear coach! ’ The man then left. "When we got to Atlanta we had to take a bus to Statesborough. About midnight we stopped at a roadside restaurant for a rest stop. Only the whites were allowed inside the restaurant. The kitchen had a window open to the oustide. I could see black faces at the win­ dow but no one offered them anything until the bus driver said, 'I can give you coffee.’ "There were separate toilets for whites and blacks. The entrances were from the outside, so that the Nacks wouldn't have io come into the restaurant. "In September 1943, the man from South Haven to whom I had sold the Watervliet store in 1940, came in to see me. He said his son­ in-law had been drafted, so he was going to have to sell. Soon after buying the Berrien Springs stove, I was poorly prepared to pay cash for the store and store building. Dad and Mother agreed to take the mortgage on the building and I managed to get the rest together. "Now we had three good stores close enough together so that we could use the Col­ oma store basement as a supply point for the other two. Factory shipments came into Col­ oma and went down a conveyor from the track to the checking table. There the goods were checked off the invoice and re-packed and sent back up the conveyor to the sates floor or to the store van for shipment to Watervliet and Berrien Sprau. "Buying direct from the factory saved money and our distribution system was very efficient. We were able to compete in price with Wool worth and Kresgse in Benton Har­ bor and St. Joseph." (To he rnnrimird) GENERAL LABOR Expanding hardwoods distribution center and kiln-drying facility has Immediate openings for lumber handlers and machine operators - 1st and 2nd shifts, leadership skills a plus. Leam the hardwood Industry. Promotions from within. Starting wage Is S6.50/hour plus production pay. Full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply In person at.. Substitute teachers needed. Required: BA degree with six hours in education. Rate: $55 per day. Apply at 232 West Grand Street, Hastings Area School System. vankeulen&winchester Lumber Co. 245 54th St. S.W., Grand Rapids Easy exit off US-151 expressway EOE An equal opportunity employer. To Our... ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION on SUNDAY, SEPT. 10th Morning Service Celebration........ 11: 00 a.m. Followed by a Balloon Ascension 12: 00 p.m. Evening Celebration with Heartland Quartet in Concert................................. 7:00 p.m. —r it JI Rev. Lester DeGroot...Pastor Nashville Baptist is located at the comer of Washington and Phillips St. ■ Nashville, Michigan �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 7, 1995 Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days offer variety RNNTTGAGC FO4KCLOBUM BALK PtLAU B€ AD VISED THAT TROTT AND TROTT IS ATTEMPTING TO COUECT A DEBT AND ANY IN FORMATION OBTAINED WILL M USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MOSTGAGE SALE — Dotouh hot boon mode in *• oondihont of o mortgnf mod* by Jomot D. PASCHAL and Aon L. PASCHAL, hutband ond wtto to Mutual lavtogt Sank, fab. o Michigan CorporaHon. Martgagt. dated Juno SO, 1994 and recanted on JUy 12. 1994. in Libor 609. on pogo 740, Barry County Records, Michigan, ond assigned by mesne assignment to CDC SERVICING, INC by an assign­ ment da'od April 19. 1999, and rocordod on Juno SO. 1995, In Libor 634. on pogo 100. Borry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there it daimtd to bo due at the dote hereof the turn of ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTEEN DOLLARS AND 49 CENTS (8102.313.49). including interest at 6.290% per annum. Said promitot are situated In TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan and are des crib sd at: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 22. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WtST. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MIORGAN. DISTANT SOUTH 1100.0 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 22. TNENQ SOUTH 220.0 FEET ALONG SA® FAST LINE OF SECTION 22. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 98 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 210.0 FEET, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE Of SA® SECTION. THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 237.96 FEET ALONG AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE UNE. THENQ SOUTH 89 DEGREES 98 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST 30040 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH LANDS BETWEEN SA® TRAVERSE UNE AND THE WATERS WGt Of VON SYCLE LAKE DESCRMED AS 8EOMMNG ATA PONT WNKHURS SOUTH 1320.0 *EET AND NORTH 89 DEGREES 98 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 330.0 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SA® SEC DON 22; THENQ SOUTH 89 DEGREES 98 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAH 120.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 237.96 FEET ALONG THE INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE UNE I WET ORE DESCRMED. THENQ NORTH 89 DEGREES 98 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 29.40 FEET. THENQ NORTH 60 DEGREES WEST 12S FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WATBS EDGE Of VON SYCLE LAKE; THENQ SOUTHERLY AND WESTERLY 70 FEET ALONG SA® WATERS EDGE: THENQ SOUTHEASTERLY TO THE PLAQ OF BEGMMNG. The redemption period shall bo 6 monthfs) from Country gospel music star My Walter autographs a visor tor Luana Sawyer of Wabbervde Walter played to a standing room only crowd at the Cowitorium Friday afternoon as part of Prairievile Old Fashioned Ferm Deys. Maria Endslay of Hastings. left, and Elaine Keyzar of Martin weave baskets at the NorEsta C^ne and Reed basket booth unde- the big tent Friday as instructor Esttvw Grigsby looks on. Keyzer said she has come to the booth every year lor the past IS years to make baskets, which she uses as Christmas gifts ed * <xw^,>c* w”h »9<8Q 6004241 o. In which cose the redemption period shall bo 30 days from MEEDNG DATE. September 19. 1995. TIME: 740 P-* PLACE. Community Roam in tho Courts and Law BiliDwg at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Zachary Warren. 3. son of Pally and Gary Warren of Plainwell. greets Doc, a 12 year-old Belgian gelding owned by Larry Pannepacker, draft horse bam superintendent for Prairievile Farm Days. NOnCC BY PIMOMB C1AMNG TTTU Farmers Insurance TAKE NOT1Q Sato was towfuRy made of tho land tor unpaid taxes on that are entitled to o reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the under signed or to tho treasurer of the county in which tho land to situated, of oil sums paid tor tho tax sale purchase, together with 90% in addition, and the loos of tho sheriff for tho ser­ vice or cost of publication of this notice. Tho ter­ vico or publication costs shall be tho same os H tor personal service ol a summons upon commence­ ment of an action, together with a sum of 85.00 tor oocn ooscripnon. wimoui amor aaomonat cost or charge, H payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned wifi institute pro­ ceedings tor possession of tho land. Description of land: State of Michigan. County of Barry. Lot 101. lahewood Estates 406-007 160-065-00 Amount paid. 8110.17. Texes tor 1991. Amount necessary to redeem 8180.26 plus the foes ol the Sheriff. Alicia Abbott 33 Rees Rd Dehon. MJ 49046 To James Randazzo. 4164 Centre Ave.. 4203 Katomasoo. Ml 49002 (9/21) l^orn at Pennock Hospital on /lugust28 at 947 am. to JAitoe 4M4f Stncy For your insurance tall Ralph Gophan of Kalamazoo carves a gnome out of a log with a chain saw. Gophan demonstrated his craft, which he has done for five years, during the Old Fashioned Farm Days Friday Dncow the advantage of NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY svwy ws6k In The Mtftinjs BANNER CM... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE • WANTED • Sales Representative for unique Opportunity Are you looking for a position that gives you the freedom to work your own hours In a protected territory? Do you want a position that lets you earn as much money as you want or need? Do you want to operate your own business with NO CASH INVEST WENT? The Central Petroleum Company has full- and part-time openings offering all this and more. Established In 1911. Cen-Pe-Co manufactures and sells Lubri­ cants, Fuel Additives. Roof and SnJewaii Coatings and Paints To toam more about this commission sales position selling to the Agricultural. Trucking, Construction and Industrial Markets contactCentral Petroleum Company Ron Casper 1448 West 117th Street Cleveland. Ohio 44107-5101 21B-521-M30 ance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast, fair, friendly service. OKI a Farmers Agent for \ £ weighing ? tos.lO-5Koz and 20 inches long Worn at Metropolitan Hospital on September 1 at 6:55 pm. to i weighing 6 lbs. 72 a? otd 79 inches long NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness boat insurance. benefits and a starting wage of $6.55 per hour. Classes start September 27 and end October 11. The first 6 GARY BEGG, LUTCF days of class will be from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM and • GARY BEGG AGENCY the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15 AM until 3:00 ’ PM. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 AM and 4:30. PM Monday through Friday to fill out an application, 126 S Mctogwt, Hastings. Ml 490M Fac 946-8814 before September 23. 1995. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone Alls please B raawtas fl CttNsuaaNCEp group Karen Marr. RN. Director of Nursing. THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road Hastings. MI 49058 E OE. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 7, 1995 — Page 11 Social Security...The Next 60 Years by Tim Zwart. Ed.D. Balance needed Regular readers of the Banner will recognize this as a new column. The content and material will be provided by the counselors of the Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services-Hastings Chmc It is our hope that we might present to you useful and practical information and ideas that help you live well. This may be information about common psychological or emotional conditions such as depression or anxiety. We also hope to give you ideas on building or maintaining strong and healthy relation­ ships with the important people in your life, such as spouses, children, parents or co- While traveling around the district 1 have found that large numbers of people arc con­ cerned about the financial soundness of Social Security. This is a national trend, as some polls show that more people under the age of 35 believe in flying saucers than that Social Security benefits will be available for them v hen they retire. Il is time to engage in ra­ tional discussion of what lies down the road to retirement. Sixty years ago this month. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. Our country remains Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH committed to ensuring adequate income for our senior citizens. To meet that commitment for the next 60 years, we must face a difficult fact: Social Security will go bankrupt in less than 20 years under current policies. In order to provide benefits to future The adjusted person is the one who is able to do things in moderation and who can main­ tain a healthy balance between doing for oneself and doing for others. The person who Finally, we hope to provide you practical building a positive relationship with yourself Another key to living well is flexibility. It’s expect setting goals, and building healthy self esteem and creating lifestyle patterns that will IcM to broad •ire of coping skills which they I hope this column has only served to pique your interest to read more. We live in a world Most aU of us recognize that nearly anything done to excess, for example, over-eating. often necessary. to skim past much of what we see and hear. We hope to make this column relevant and helpful. We look forward to you jomny us on this journey toward... LIVING Summerfest volleyball champs... Winning the 1995 Summertext Volleyball championship were the team ol Jackie Jaynea-Toles. Scott Carlson. Cheryl Rogers, Greg Helson and Karen Helson. Back at CMU... Former Hastings football stand out Kail GlelarowsM has returned to the Central Michigan University grid Iron. Glelarowskl, here with defensive coordinator Jim Schulte. Is a 6-toot-1 Inch. 220-pound reserve inside linebacker. CMU is the defending MM-American Conference champion and opens the season at home. Saturday, against Weber State. Winners of Pksnb's Spartan Supreme back to School promotion were, from left, Shayna Sellack. a sixth grader at St. Rom Catholic School; Mike PoBey, a kindergartner in Dehon; and Lindy Stout, who wit give her prize to son Slaven Plumb's <M manager Joann Kruko, kneeing, gave the back packs to the winners Thursday. retirees we must change the current "pay-asyou-go” method of financing that gives payroll lax receipts directly io current retirees. Even nov. that we are putting a por­ tion of the payroll tax into the Social Security Trust Fund. 85 percent of the money still goes directly to current beneficiaries. The IS per­ cent that is "saved” finances current govern­ ment overspending and will have to be repaid out of general tax revenues. Social Security's pay-as-you-go system is unsustainable because the number of senior citizens is growing faster than the number of workers. In 1945. 42 workers supported each retiree by paying 3 percent of their earnings. Today, three workers have to pay 12.4 per­ cent of their income to support each retiree. By the year 2020 when the "baby boomers" retire, there will be just two workers to sup­ port each retiree. The system has remained solvent only because we have raised the payroll tax rate or base 33 times since 1970. Remember, the two workers struggling to support each retiree will already be paying much higher federal income taxes to cover the J5 trillion debt that we've piled up try ing to increase our standard of living. Many people believe the system would be solvent if Congress had not spent the Social Security Trust Fund, but the surplus was never sufficent to fund benefits for future retirees. Even if the Trust Fund is paid back with interest, which it should be. the Social Security system will still run out of money after the baby boomers retire. We must look for alternatives to letting Social Security col lapse or taxing our kids and grandkids even more. First, we must stop deficit spending and preserve the Trust Fund for the purpose intended. We should consider gradually increasing the eligiblity age for full benefits lo 69 by the year 2018. People are living much longer than they were when Social Security was created. This would affect future retirees, but not current ones. It also makes sense to reduce benefits for persons making more than $50,000 a year, provided that they've recovered everything they and their employers paid into Social Security plus compounded interest. Many current retirees have already received back more than three times what they put in. Even under the most optimistic projections, our kids won't get back anywhere near what they put in. We should examine savings-based provi­ sions that other countries ziduding Chile have adopted. After paying benefits to current retirees, workers could be allowed to invest some of their contributions in private IRAs which earn more interest than government bonds. In addition, this money would be safe from government overspending. Current retirees and workers have to constantly keep an eye on Congr&f Be&Mtd'M can borrow the surplus funds or change benefit levels. With 1RAs, people have a legal right to their handearned money. They deserve it. At a time when many are saying that Social Security is "off the table" or "untouchable," we have the opportunity to start putting surplus funds where they will really be safe from congres­ sional meddling In addition to protecting workers' retire­ ment money, private IRAs would move Social Security a step cloner to a real savings pro­ gram. We would put money away into ac­ counts, and let it grow as it earns interest. This fundamental change in financing would make Social Security safe for future genera­ tions regardless of our aging population. 11 would also increase the amount of productive investment in our economy. Too often, suggestions to improve Social Security's financing are simply dismissed oo rhetorical charges that poor, elderly people will be left without food and shelter. To save Social Security, we must refrain from scare tactics and thoughtfully consider ideas to im­ prove the financing of the system. Nothing will endanger Social Security like the refusal to address its financial problems. By fixing Social Security. Medicare, and the national debt we can give our chiIdren and grand­ children the same opportunities that we've had to purchase a house and a car, send their kids to school, and save for retirement. Duefing Grampas... In the second annual Grampa contest at Old fashioned Farm Days, two men who now are casing themselves Grampas Inc., waked away with the top prize. Here, Ed Briggs of Grand Rapids, left, and Bruce Dundas, right, of Hope perform in the talent contest with Briggs' wife. LEGAL NOTICE Quack, cjuack, waddte waddto... •' A little tyke takes a gander at the Canada geese and other foul at the Old . Fashioned Farm Deys petting farm Saturday morning. Nona BY PfMONS CLAMMO TfTU UNDO TAX MID - (RavtsU 1N7) I I Grannies past and present... This year's winner of the Granny Contest was Gene Ellen Knoblawch, right, a grandmother from Leslie. Knoblawch. who volunteers her time at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, sang the Star Spangled Banner lo win her crown She was crowned by last year's granny. Phyllis Ostroski of Sterling. To tho Owner or Owners of any and all Interests In. or Liens upon tho Land- fcsroln described: TAKE NOTICE Sole wc. Awfully mode of the — oescriooa I » — . * S Itawus mw A* .m m X&mwB roiiowing >ana to, unpoew on land, and that the undersigned has title to the land under taw deed or deeds Issued for tho land. You ore entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment to tho undersigned or to tho treasurer of the county in which tho land Is situated, of ofl sums paid for the tow sole purchase, together with 50% in addition, and tho foes of the sheriff lor the ser­ vice or cost of pubiicotion of this notice. Tho ser­ vice or pubiicotion costs shall bo tho same os if for personal service of.n summons upon commence­ ment of an action, together with a sum of $5.00 lor boch description, without other additional cast or charge, if payment as described In this notice is not mode, too undersigned will institute pro­ ceedings for possession of the lond. Description of land: State of Michigan. County of Barry, lot 13b, Lakewood Estate. 808-007 160-113-00. Amount paid. $110.17. Towes for 1991. Amount necessary to redesm $180.26 plus the lees ol tho Sheriff. Alicia Abbott 33 Roos Rd. Delton. Ml 49046 To Francis E. ond Genova M. Rost. 418 Mary Jane Dr Charlotte. Ml 48813 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 7. 1995 Hastings opens OK White, Delton starts KVA in Friday night football Hiding, (home) va. Foreat Hill, Northern The tlMUngi vanity football team opened the leaaon with a ,trong defenaive effort over visiting lakewood, laal Friday night. The Saxona gave up an early touch down, then held the Viking, acoreleaa through the final three quarter, to poet a 11-6 win. Haatlnga defender, held the fine rushing backfield of Lakewood to 35 yarda oo the ground and gave up 26 yarda through the air Rocky Wager and Jalmie Jamea both had a 98-yard night for Haatlnga. lease Barnum played beads up lo grab down a tipped Joey Lyons pass in the end zone to score one of Hastings' two touchdowns. James scored the other Hastings TD with a 16-yard struggle. The Saxons will open its OK White league season by hosting Forest Hills Northern this Friday night. The Huskies had a big opening game with a 29-6 trotnping of Creston. Northern is considered to be one of the top football teams In the OK White, along with East Grand Rapids, where Hastings will play Oct 13. Lakewood (home) vs. Dowagiac Lakewood has a tough Friday game ahead of them. After falling to Hastings last Friday, the Vikings will face a Dowagiac, who is coming off a 38-0 trashing of Cassopolis. The Lakewood offense, which has a trio of top running backs in Shane Richardson. Gsbe Steward and Marc Steward, will have lo get on track to hold off one of the top schools in the Lakeland Athletic Conference The defense of Lakewood did keep the score close In the loss to Hastings, but will have to keep the "big piay" from coming to fruition if the Vikings are going to take down the Chieftains. The two schools have never seen each other on the field, so this will be a new scene for everyone. Ma pl. Valley (homa) va. Stockbridge Maple Valley suffered a startling lack of offense closure against Union City. Friday night In the 21-7 loss, and the defense had a difficult time stopping the short yardage gains. These issues will have to change If the Lions arc going lo get on track against visiting Stockbridge, this Friday. The Lion offense dominated the line of scrimmage, but were unable to push the ball across the finish tine. Stockbridge suffered the same fate, in much the same way as the Lions, failing to Michigan Center in their opening football contest 21-8. Should Maple Valley complete more passes, the tide should also turn. Last week the Lions were 2 of 12 for 26 yards. The running backs ran up 175 yards over the Chargers. Thomapple-Kallogg (away) va. Spring Laka Spring Lake punished Kenowa Hills 35­ 13 oo Its home field, last week. That Is the same field Tboraapple-Kellogg will be playing oo this Friday The Trojans, with their new coach Jack Prince, lost a heartbreaker to neighboring Caledonia in its home opener, 14-8. TK will have lo stop a strong rushing attack by the Lakers, as well as control the lira of scrimmage. Dnttor. (homa) va. Parehmant Delton's defense played , kev roll in tbe team defeating Gull Lake 13-8 last Friday night, as did the Panther', ability to cover up the fumble. Both teams suffered turnover problems with Delton's Craig Wendt pulling in two errant Blue Devil passes. Delta) snagged one other pass aoj covered three Devil fumbles, while Gull Lake caught two imerccfsioos and hid one fumble recovery. Chad tens and quarterback Scon Haas carried the ball most of the time, but WWMT TV 3's Play of the Week, was the faked hand on to Justin Newington - Il wasn’t a fake, but everyone bought it but the referee who watched Newington run for A Saxon pass Is disrupted Dy a pair of Lakawood defenders in Friday nfghTs j opening varsity footbal game, (photo courtesy of Petry Hartfin) C the second DK touchdown. Lenz, following a Gull Lake turnover, took the next play 94 yards for the first touchdown of the season. In the second ^pjrctunea is coming off a 26-0 drubbing by Hopkins. Delton defeated Parchment last year 42-7. but will try this year without Gary Fisher and Howie Shattuck, among others. Dalton'a Chad Lanz (33) drags along a Gul Laka defender on one of his runs last Friday night. SPORTS Saxon kickers win 1st White game HHS JV gridders win nail ; biter over Lakewood Like an old Dodge truck, the Hastings varsity soccer team was a little slow in starting. Tuesday night. In Its first-ever OK White Conference enmest. Fortunately for the Saxons, the Lowell team was like an old Ford truck and wsa equally slow In revving up to speed. Hastings took the Red Arrows into overtime before finally eeklng out a 1-0 The Hastings junior vanity football team's defense held off a strong Lakewood offense four times inside the 20-yard line, last Thursday, lo poet an 8-6 win. Twice the junior Saxons held the Vikings out of the end zone from imide the five yard line Lakewood scored first in the game, waiting until the fourth quarter with seven minutes left on the clock to cross the goal line. The extn point conversion was no good. Hatting, took tbe etuuing kick ott u the 20-yard line and drove to mid-field before faltering oo a fourth and one. On the next play, and with three minutes left oo the c lock. Steven Dahn pounced on a Lakewood fumble, giving tbe Saxon, another life. Doug Varney gobbled up a 35-yard Andrew Courtright paas which set up a 30raid touchdown run by David Rose to lie the game at 6-6. Courtright pulled out of the pocket on tbe two-point conversion and tossed a pen to Carl Smith to five tbe Saxon, Ute win. Rose lopped the Heating, offense with 62 ' _________ __ at . _________ _ win. Both learns were reactionary through the fi-st 30 minutes at the first half with passes being sent to the wrong position and the field was narrowed with pane, along the width of the field being forgone for north and south passes into defenders. Both teams seemed unable to set up designed plays on offense and the defenses' were haphazard at beat with the exception of the keepers. Both teams also suffered from the heavy tackling oo the field with three players going down with shin, ankle or knee injuries Hastings coach Doug Mepitam said "it was a very physical game with heavy tackling. I think Lowell ran out of gas in the end and our kids stayed tough right to the end." The winning goal was scored by Pascal Bussman oo a pass from fullback Travis commented on the leadership shown by 'he veterans on the field which aided In the Saxcn win. Hastings outshot the Red Arrows 14-6 In attempts oo goal and Chad Price, keeper fa the Saxons bad six saves so earn the shut could manage only nine. The sole Saxon goal was put into the net by Evan Winkler with 12 minutes left in the contest. The Saxon loss came a day after downing Delton 5-2. Aug. 30 Mepham said the Panthers have improved over last season and showed a "very determined effort" in playing Hastings. Jeff Storrs scored the first Saxon goal early in the first half and captain Fred J des Saxon frosh hoopsters split opening games "Really, you can't angle out one a twtrplayers. TbU was a great team defensive ■" effort.' said coach Jamie Murphy. "They played an outstanding game.' Coach Larry Christopher said be was _ pleased with the way tbe team's rebeanala Is'J practice worked out in reality. It Is rare that.-' you diagram a piay and everything works 'p out io perfection. That two-point cocvetdoo waa a thing of beauty. Everyone did bls job.. oo tbe piay. We had worked at it In practice for dur exact tttuttion. but you never know' what will happen in a game. .-j “Tbi, team showed a tot of character. coming from behind and pulling that game out in such dramatic fasbioo." Chriaopber raid Hasting, (1-0) U at Fores Hills Northern . tonight (Sept. 7) in Its first OK White league cootett. HHS frosh gridders slip past Lakewood in opener i Moore. *1 was proud of the whole team. From fie starters to the boys on the bench.. Jt was a real team effort." Mepham said, adding the Saxons have been waking oo eliminating the "me" way of thinking and improving oo the "we" way of teamwork. He also out. The team sufferd Its first loss of the season Aug. 31 to former league-foe Marshall 4-1. The Redskins pommeled Price at keeper with 28 shots on goal while the Saxons yards on 10 aerie, and Varney had 31 yank... on six carries. Rose, Joab Newton. Mau Moore. Maa Malik. Nick Wilton and Todd Rosenberger were credited with strong defensive-. A pair of Hastings defenders. Jim Robbe (left) end Jeff Storrs make certain a free kick Is cteared from In front of the goal In the Saxon win over Lowel followed 10 minutes later with his third goal of the season. The Panthers also scored a goal in the first half, nipping at Hastings' heels. Jiles took a feed from Bussman. vie a touch pass from Winkler in the second half io score his fourth goal Delton scored again to keep the game close until Chris Stafford stuffed his first goal of the year and Bussman added the nail to the coffin with his fourth. Mepham noted that Price did a "stand out" job at the keeper position stopping a penalty shot and Damon Gonzales and Damian dcGoa at midfield with (heir hustle. The Saxon (4-1) play host to OK White­ foe Hudsonville tonight (Sept. 7) on Johnson's Field. After opening the season with a 36-35 toss to Lakewood. Aug. 29. the Hastings freshman basketball team bounced back to defeat Delton 45-32, Aug. 31. In the loss to the Lady Vikings, a threepoint shot by Nicki Basinger at the buzzer slipped through the hoop for the win to dash Hastings' hopes for an opening-game win. Amy Songer was the top scorer for Hastings with 10 points. Angie Boger and Andrea Larke both had eight points In the win over Delton. Larke had a <amehigh 13 points and Amy Songer had 10. The Saxons (1-1) play host to Grand Ledge tonight (Sept. 7) and travel to Thomapple-Kellogg. Tuesday Tbe Hastings freshman football team opened the season last Thursday, with a 24­ 20 edging of neighboring Lakewood. The frosh Saxons were led by fullback Mike Pursell, who scored tbe lone touchdown of tbe first haJ. Pursell busted the line and scampered 45 yards and followed it with a two-point conversion run. In tbe second half, the Hastings boys fumbled the kick off which set up an eight­ play drive in which the Vikings scored. Linebacker Bobby Cole caught tbe ball runner shy of the goal line in the conversion attempt. Hastings quarterback Luke Warner connected on a pair of bombs to receiver Jim Storms, the first a 44-yarder. the second a 58-yard completion for two more Saxon TDs. Josh Bundy took in the two-point conversions to round out the Hastings scoring. Lakewood also scored two more times in tbe second half. Coach Karl Schwartz said he was very pleased with tbe blocking of the offensive line. "Ryan Hawbaker. Cole, Kenny ; Thompson. Ben Bowman. G-eg Brower,* Andy Keller and Storms did «n outstanding job of providing holes for the backs." the . coach said. "Since we are so young, we stiD have trouble plaining our blocks (and) tins is something we hope to improve on teeach game." Z Cole led the defense with 11 tackles and cornerback Shane Slaughter had eight Key defensive plays were made by Keller, who : sacked the Viking QB in the fourth quarter on a fourth and long which stopped a drive, and nose tackle David Scot! recovered an on­ side kick in tbe final minute of tbe game to preserve the Hastings win. , The team travels to Forest Hills Central tonight (Sept. 7) to play in its first OK • White league game. HHS JV hoops 1-1 this season After faltering in the opening game of the season to Lakewood. Aug. 29. tbe Hastings junior vanity basketball team exploded all over Delton 56-16, Aug. 31. Lakewood pounded exit 48 points over Hastings in the premier game of the season for both teams, holding the Saxons to 30. Trish Me Keough was the top scorer for the junior Saxons with six points. Jenny Norris nad nine rebounds and Bess Lyons had four.’ assists and five steals. In the 40-point win over Delton, Aleisha Miller scored 15 points. Erica Fulmer had._ 12 and Bess Lyons had five assists and five . steals. •. The Saxons (1-1) play host lo Grand Ledge tonight (Sept. 7) and travel to. Thomapple- Kellogg. Tuesday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 7. 1995 — Pelton stopped by Gull Lake, tops Hastings in varsity basketball action Tbe Delton vanity buketball team xbot nearly 70 percent from the Geld in a 58-55 tcreamer over Hartlngr. Iasi Thursday, but couldn't get tbe ball to drop In Tuesday night's loss to Gull Lake 58*45 Tbe Lady Pantben suffered turnover troubles In tbe second half of tbe game against tbe Blue Devils Delton had fallen behind by eight at tbe end of the first half a*d played even through the third and early feurth period. ■However. Gull Lake was able to snatch Uge bail oo several playa which kept tbe Pssttbers from making a closing run. : Blue Devil Noel Dolan, who scored 10 of GUI Lake's 20 points In tbe first quarter, was tbe high scorer in tbe game with 22 Tbe Panthers also gave up loo many second A 13 for 19 shooting spree by the Delton vanity basketball team snipped Hastings' hopes in the second half. Aug. 31. as the Saxoos dropped its second game of the new season. 58-55. Tbe Lady Saxons, coming off a loss to a much improved Lakewood team 55-36. Aug. 29. was leading Delton going into the half-time break. "We played great defense and executed our offense." said first-year coach Katie Kowalczyk, "but we couldn’t get the ball in the bole when it counted. Tbe Saxons had 40 attempts on the basket in the second half and several chances to tie tbe game in tbe final seconds, but tbe plastic wrap over the rim kept the ball from falling. Tbe Saxons spead the offense around with eight different players ending up oo the scoring ledger, led by Rachel Young with 13 and Janette Jennings adding 10. Stephanie Jiles had nine points and Colleen agd third aaempts io keep In tbe game. ^Crystal Miller posted 12 points for tbe PmiheTX. Jeni Bourdo scored nine and Kase Matteson, who is still nursing an ankle Injury. ecored eight Matteson came in for several minutes In tbe fourth period lo help sfcx down what could have been a nm away, with two backets and a couple of key dffrnslre moves. In the win over Hastings. Crystal Miller was hitting nearly everything she tossed in ths air and Delton sank 13 of 19 attempts front tbe floor. .'The Panther deicnse allowed Hastings 40 shots as the basket, but tbe Lady Saxons taade only six. Miller finished the game with 21 points. Holly Step had 12 and Sam Lantinga bad «. 1 Delton (I -2) is on the road to Constantine Sept. 12 and Paw Pav Sept. 14. Dalton's Crystal Millar (54) goaa up lor two of tier team-high 12 pointe In the game against Gul Lake. Tuesday night Pre-registration is required and registration Women Aduh Voiieyball forms may be obtained al the YMCA office. On Monday. Sept. II, at 7 p.m.. there will The cost for the program is $15 and sponsor­ be an organizational meeting for all teams in* ships are available upon request. Class is terested tn playing in the YMCA-Youth limited to 50 kids. Council’s women’s fall volleyball league. The 5th/6<h Grade Giris Basketball meeting will be held in room B-125 of the Beginning Sept. 25, the YMCA will be of­ Hastings High School fering a basketball program for girls in the Any learn wishing lo play must attend or fifth and sixth grade. lead a representative to this meeting. Those The program will meet every Monday and unable to attend must call the YMCA. Wednesday, from 4-6 p.m. in the east gym of MS-4574, before the meeting. League games the Hastings Middle School. Teams will be will begin on Monday, Sept. 25. Teams may coached by volunteer parents. practice on Monday. Sept. II and 18 from Practices will be held from 4-6 p.m.. exact :40-9:15 p.m time to be announced, on Sept. 25. 27. Oct. 4 Teams may register by completing a team roster and sending a attack 4tr>tbe’*MQ><f»4jl IL Gaa»c*-*iiLhg played, an Da.-X1 “TT. 23 4h«5 Teams wilPbe forme<H* P.O. Box 252. Hastings. Tbe cost to enter a Sept. 18. from 5-6:30 p.m. in the east gym of learn is $135. Teams will be accepted oo a the Hastings Middle School. first come, first served basis. On Tuesdays and Thursdays girts in grades here through six will have the opportunity to lartkipate in a two-week cheerleading clink. Phe program will meet Sept. 19. 21. Oct. 3 Ed 5 and will cheer at the Octo. 6 Hastings may football game The program is held at the Hastings High School south balcony from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Loftus had eight. Crystal Miller led tbe Panthers with 21. Holly Stap had 12 and Sam Lantinga another 10 points. "I felt we played a good game overall." Kowalczyk said. "We had the lead going into tbe second half but couldn’t bold it" In tbe loss to Lakewood, tbe team was able to play "tough for three and a half quarters, closing the margin to 38-34 with five minutes to play." before tbe Vikings' 6foot-4 inch point guard Joni Daniels, began to dominate the floor. Jiles was the top scorer for Hastings with 14 points and Jennings had 10. Jiles also four rebounds and four steals. Jamie Schrock led the Vikings with 16 points and Daniels had 14. Tbe Saxoos (0-2) boat Grand Ledge tonight (Sept. 7) and travel to TbomappAeKellogg High School. Tuesday. Tbe team will open Ila OK White season at boose versus Forest Hills Northern next Thursday. Hastings JV soccer team remains undefeated Holy Step (52) get two pointe from the baseline against a Gul laka defender YMCJ NEWS: AM Maa's S-ow-3 Basketball Staffing Monday. Sept. II, the YMCA will begin its fall adult 3-oo-3 basketball league. Games will be held on Tuesdays for six ■reeks, in the cast gym of Hastings Middle School. The league is open lo any adult. 18 rears or older. AU participants must be out of ugh school. Tbe cost of the program is S4O per team Fees and rosters must be returned to the YMZA by Sept. 13. Teams will be accepted on a lest come, first served basis Schedules will >e mailed to d>c learn captains on Sept. 15. To register, participants must complete a registration form and return it with the team be to tte YMCA. For more information, please call the YMZA at 945-4574 High School Intramural Volleyball Any high schoolers who would like to piay ■ tte YMCA's volleyball league should pick tp a registration form in the high achool ptadaace office. Team registrations must be returned to die guidance office by Sept. 14. League play will begin on Sept. 20. A ictedule will be posted by the high school of­ fice Sept. 19. There is no charge for this activity. Tail FaotbaB far 3rd-4th Graders On Mondays aad Wednesdays, al tbe Hastings Middle School fields, the YMCA rill be holding Us annual Tail Football pro­ gram The program is run from 3:15-4:15 l.m Third and fourth graders play on Moo lays nd fifth and sixth graders on Hfedneadays The program begins Sept. 18 ■ad ends oa Oct. 18 There is no cost for die program and participants may join al any ante. Pre-registranon is not required Cram Coawtn Clinic Boys and go's in grades sixth through dgtah. starting oa Sept. 19. may participate in l cross country dime. Tte program rum far uh, l and Thursdays until October 19. From 3 30-4 30 p m . si the Hastings Middle School Tte coat is $15 per person. There ere spooiorsJnps vxilxble upon request. lo register. Ntfticipanis must contact the YMCA for a ■eg isl ration sheet Pre registration is required md registrations must be returned by Sept. IS. W restling Clink Monday through Friday, on Oct. 23-27. »ys in grades three through six will be able to Mrticipete in wrestling clink, supervised by Pom Goggins. Hastings Middle School vrestlmg coach. The program will run for one week at the festmgs Middle School from 3:15-5 p.m. Fhe cost for the program is $15 and sponsor are available upon request Pre egistration is required by sending in the egistration form, obtained at the YMCA of­ fer. by Oct. 20 r Cheerleading Clink Saxon varsity hoops off to sluggish start With a 2-1 win over OK While foe LowelL Tuesday night tbe Hastings junior vanity soccer team remains undefeated this season at 4-0-1. Eric McCarty scored the first goal of tbe game laae in tbe first period with an assist from David Parker. Garrett Gonzales scored again for tbe junior Saxoos off a pass from Man Bailey in the second period. Tbe Red Arrows scored a goal in between Hastings' goals off a free kick Hastings out shot the Arrows 11-9 in the drfrswe- strong game. The Saxons held, and were held, acrxeless. versus former Twin Valley opponent Marshall, Aug. 31. In the tie with Marshall. Mark Arens and Josh Warren both made key stope at tbe keeper position to preserve tbe win. Others, who according to coach Larry Meleody, played an Important pan in tbe defense were Matt Toburen. Ben O'Mara. Steve Storrs. John DeWitt. Zach Deming. Josh Sheldon, Mike Kensington and Travis Moore. Tbe junior Saxoos also bad a win over Ionia 2-1. Aug. 30. Tim Riaaell sent a pass to Derek Johnson in the first half and Johnson stuffed It into the net. Ionia scored Just before tbe half oo a freekick. In the second half. Ionia was held to four shots on goal and Gonzales scored on a penalty kick to give the Saxons tbe win. Ionia was out-shot 16-7 in tbe game. Participants will be notified of their team and schedule that night. The cosi for the pro­ gram is $25 (family cap of $45) and scholar­ ships are available upon request. All players are required to pre-registnr by Sept. 15 by completing a registration form obtained at the YMCA office. 7th/8th Grade Intramural Boys Basketball On Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. I9-Oct. 19. an intramural basketball program for boys will be run in the east gym of the Hastings Middle School. The program will be Tuesday Mixed Mens High Games & Series Lockshop 4-0; Advanced Commercial PrintH. Bowman 234-557; B Love 242-501'T held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. There is a $15 ing 4-0; Pin Seekers 3-1; Viking 3-1; NeighNeymeiyer 244-632; M. Zinunennan 1I& Nt registration form and pre-regislration is re­ hors 2-2; MasorVDavis Line 2-2; Consumers Guy 221546; P. Scobey 206. quired by Sept. 13. Participants can obtain a reg ist ration form by eaitiMUbe YMCA office: — Concrete 1-3; Hastings Bowlers 0-4; Black —■ - Wemena Tllgli Caman-*’ Series v Sheep 0-4. v.Scobey 149;D.Slovlnski 167;P.Johnson 945-4574. Scholarships Ire available upon request. 171-426; F. Ruthruff 532. BOWLINC SCORES—..II ........... ................... Hunter wins shotgun for participation in goose season evaluation Jack Piche, of Hastings, is the winner of a 12-gauge pump shotgun for his participation in last year's Department of Natural Resources early September Canada goose season evaluation program. Pkhc was randomly selected in a drawing which included all hunters who assisted the DNR Wildlife Division's evaluation program by sending in parts from Canada geese harvested in the Lower Peninsula during Sept. 1-15, 1994 The shotgun was donated by Michigan Ducks Unlimited (DU) for this cooperative project, and will be presented to Piche at a scheduled DU dinner on Sept. 14 in Hastings by Steve Wyckoff. State Chairman of Michigan Ducks Unlimited DNR Director Roland Hannes commended both Piche and DU for their efforts. “Mr. Piche and Michigan Ducks Unlimited both deserve great credit for their roles in this pro­ ject to help maintain the early goose season." Hannes said. "Without the participation of hunters like Piche, the DNR would be unable to collect the data we need for good manage­ ment." Information obtained from the samples had I'cen required under agreements with federal authorities. Hannes also commented that “Ducks Unlimited has been an important player in the restoration and enhancement of wetland habitat in Canada and the United Slates since 1937. Its contributions in improving and restoring Michigan’s wetland habitat since 1985 in the M.A.R.S.H. program — Mat­ ching Aid to Restore Slate's Habitat — have been invaluable to the state’s waterfowl hunters. Ducks Unlimited's generosity in con­ tributing the shotgun for this award is another indication of its commitment to good resource management.” “I want to thank all hunters throughout the stale who have participated in past pro­ grams." George Burgoyne, Jr., Chief, DNR Wildlife Division said. “Their efforts have helped to maintain and expand the early September Canada goose hunting oppor­ tunities.” This year’s season, which begins September 1, has been expanded to include the entire Upper Peninsula and includes five mote days of hunting in the northern Lower Peninsula compared to last year.” Face to Face Michael Nosanov, M.D. Otolaryngology About Otolaryngology Oto-lar-yn-gologist - a physician who specializes in the medical/surgical treatment of the ear, nose, throat and related disorders. with buying any style of HomeCrest cabinetry, and we ll give you a Michael Nosanov, M.D, board certified otolaryngologist, practices full-time at Pennock Hospital Dr. Nosanov specializes in all areas of otolaryngology including facial plastic surgery, head and neck surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, and complete allergy and asthma testing and treatment. Dr. Nosanov also evaluates sleep apnea and performs in-office laser surgery for snoring. Kitchen Aid multi-function stand mixer tor FREE! Choose from HomeCrest s wide selection of styles featuring quality nnnncn Obbf enOs October 31 1995 Hours: Mon.-~ri. 8 to 6; Sat. 9 to 12 105 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 KITCHEN 8 IATH DESIGN (517) 852-3906 Dr. Nosanov has been a part of the Pennock team for six years now, and is currently Chief of the Medical Staff. He provides a full range of comprehensive services for adults and children. For more information on Dr. Nosanov or any of Pennock's physicians call 948-3116. ® PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W. Green St. • Hastings. Ml 49058 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 7, 1995 riod. A not guil.ty plea has been entered oo ing and entering without force with intent, a COURT NEWS: The request ot a 58-year-old Hastings man to have his sentence for assault with intent to do great bodily harm reduced was dis­ missed Thursday. Lloyd Richter had made a motion to re­ mand the case back to the Barry County Cir­ cuit Court for resentencing, claiming his sentence was disproportionale. He was sen­ tenced In May 1992 to 6 1/2 to 10 yean for shooting Jackie Walters, then 27. al a Gun Lake Campground In April 1991. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher denied the motion, saying tbe sentence has already been upheld by tbe Michigan Court ot Ap­ peals and Supreme Court. The sentence was upheld by the Court of Appeals Dec. 16 1993. and by the Supreme Court May 27. 1994. four-year felony. His sentencing has been set for Oct 19. His cousin. Norman Mann. 32. of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty July 28 to conspiracy to arson. His sentencing will be delayed one year, until July 1. 1996. Lonnie Mann slated Paul Vandenberg. 35. of Hickory Corners, offered him $200 to bum his motor home. Mann said he poured gas on the home and burned it last Oct. 27. At the time of the fire. Vandenberg was a lieutenant with the Hickory Comers Fire Department and a reserve officer with the Prairievine Police Department. Vandenberg has pleaded no! guilty to the charge of burning insured property. He faces up to 10 yean in prison. A jury trial has been set for Sept. 1 ’ • Two cousins have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the October 1994 ar­ son of a motor home. Lonnie L Mann, 27. of Hickory Corners, pleaded guilty to burning personal property with tbe intention of fraud over $50. It Is a • A 25-year-old Hickory Comers woman was arraigned on larceny and forgery charges. Barbara L. Mann pleaded not guilty to larceny over $100 and forgery of a state check. Tbe first charge has a possible fiveyear prison sentence and/or $2,500 fine, and the latter charge carries a maximum sevenyear penalty. Barbara Mann is tbe wife of Lonnie Mann, but the c harg es are not re1 ated. • A 36-year-old Shelbyville woman was sentenced to two yean of probation for con­ spiracy. Lonna Kay Norton pleaded guilty to con­ spiring to steal a car. She was sentenced to two yean probation and 96 days in jail, with credit for 96 dtys served. She was also fined $500. • An uttering and publishing case against a Hastings woman has been remanded back to the District Court level for another pretrial. Dawn M. Billings is charged with one count of uttering and publishing a forged check, which carries a 14-year prison sen­ tence. The case was remanded back to Dis­ trict Court in light of new evidence. • F»nal pretrial and trial dates have been scheduled for a Wayland man. Douglas Oele, 22, will be in court for a final pretrial Sept. 21 and a jury trial Sept. 25. He is charged with two counts of resist­ ing and obstructing an officer at a Gun Lake party in June. Both charges carry two-year sentences and/or a $1,000 fine, but a second offense notice could raise the sentences by one and a half times • A Shelbyville teen was arraigned on weapons and assault charges. Christopher Cook. 17. pleaded not guilty to tbe seven charges against him. including assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying concealed weapons, malicious destruction of property and disturtHng me peace, A Sejx. 21 pretrial has been scheduled. Boy crashes stolen van A 14-yhnr-oW Maple Valey Junior High student had to be extricated from this van after he drove it oft echool property and struck a tree on Kinsel Highway, east of Mason Road. The boy. whose name is not being released because of his age. alleged^/ left class after an argument and stole the van from a storage buiding at the high school around 2 p.m. T uesday. • Tbe sentence ot a 35-year-oid Hastings man who pleaded guilty lo delivering drags was shortened. Jeffery Mitchell was sentenced In May 1994 to two to four yean in prison for a charge of delivering marijuana. His sentence was shortened to three yean probation and 12 months In the county jail, with credit for 483 days already served. He was also lined $1,000 for fines and costs. • A 20-year-old Hastings man was sen­ tenced io jail for violating terms ot hit pro­ ballon. Ryan Nevins was sentenced in June to three months probation and six months on a tether for larceny and forgery charges. He waa sentenced last week for violating curitew imposed by probaltau. . "You chose not to work with us. so we're not going to wort, with you." said Judge Fisher. • • A 28-year-old Hastings man waa sen­ tenced to JaU and probation for receiving (mruip Sale FOR RENT Lake Odessa, two bedroom apartment 792-2350 or 795-9333 BASTINGS: attaefoe 3-bedroom (oak floor,). $700 phis apartment, $360. etillitiei included. No Peu. References, deposit. 616-948-2347 / iff Stile \llliailt>tlVt 1999 PONTIAC SUNBIRD LE, automate, cruise, tilt, air. cassette, sunroof, tow mileage, excellent condition, $5,700 OBO. 945-9747_____________ ’92 SATURN SL2, automate, PW, A PL, clean, lady’s car, 80,000 tong distance miles, orig­ inal owner, well maintained, never damaged, $8,300, 623-6999 evenings. ( tniiniHiuh \inict \ “IT’S CIDER TIME FESTI­ VALS"— Historic Bowens Mtth/Piooecr Part. Watch cider made/antique water powered press. Mask, Good Food, Apple Dunplings/much more every week through October 28!! Plus: September 9-10: Quilts, Old Engines (bring yours to show). September 16-17: Pioneer ber 23-24: Revolutionary War (NWTA). Real Military Wedding. Bnng Cameras. $3 for adults, $1 kids. llam-4pm. 2 miles north Yankee Springs State Part MRS. CHARLIE GEIGER met Dr. A Mrs. Wesley Logan and Mr. A Mrs. David Logan of Salisbury, North Carolina at tbe Grand Rapids airport on Friday for lunch. Dr. A Mrs. Logan formerly of Hastings now hve in Salisbury. Dr. Logan practiced medicine in Hastings sharing an office with the late A.B. Gwinn MB. for many years. The Logans were enroute to Muskegon to attend the wedding of their son and brother. Gene Logan. Charlie and “Gi Gi" Geiger met the Logans again on Sunday when they returned to North Carolina. If anyone would care to tend them a card they would be happy to hear from their Barry County friends. Their address is 431 Wake Dnve, South Salisbury, North Carolina 28144 SEPTEMBER 8lh * 9th, 9ra-?.T<xu of clothes: infant young boys, Mult. 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The charges stem from a breaking and entering at an Irving Township home In December 1994.. BEDROOM OUTFIT. 1 month old. Beautiful cak finish. 8 pieces, includes quecnsize medium firm mattress set, still in plastic. Coat over $1,200 new, sefl for $300. 1-517-699-4148 LIVINGROOM OUTFIT. Beautiful 3 pieces, includes couch, lovcscat and chair. 1 month old. Medium blue color. Asking $275. 1-517-699-2251 SEALY POSTURPEDIC KINGSIZE mattress set "Luxury Finn". 2 months old. Cost $ 1,400 new, sacrifice $300. 1-517-699-2251 Ihisincxs Services HESTERLY TREE SERVICE Trimming A remov­ al, insured. Reasonable. Randson Westerly, 945-2545. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property‘Debt c onto lid alio n•Tumed down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. STUMP GRINDING. Insured. John Gaskill, 616-721-TREE Ken Nye, 616-721-9797. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Stump grinding, insured. 721-8733 or 945-4687. John Gaskill. Delton area father, son killed in car-truck crash by Karea Maack Staff Writer A father and aon from Delton were killed Thursday and three others injured when a track carrying propane gas and a car collided In Prairieville Township. Paul Terburg. 35. and Ms 2-year-old aon. Cecil, were killed when tbe Mercury Lynx Terburg waa driving collided with a propane tanker oo Enrlan Road about one mile sottb of Pine Lake Road Aug. 31. Michigan State Police offidsls from tbe Wayland poet laid the propane tanker, driven by Robert Frohlich. 41, of Hasting* was north bound oo Enzian Rood and Terburg was south bound. For a reason yet unknown, the two vehicles came to the top of a hill and collided almost bead on. stale police said. Frohlich was transported to Borgess Hos­ pital In Kalamazoo, where he la Hated in se­ rious condltioo. Two other boys in Terburg's car. ages 5 and 13 months, are listed In good condition a Borgces. State Ponce said Cecil and his 5-year-old brother were In the front seat at the time at the accident, sharing one seat belt. Cedi was seated closest to bls father. Tbe 13-montboid was in a car seat In the back. Fasten Road was dosed for several ban as the accident was investigated and cleared. Fire officials were oo band as a precaution with the propane tanker, but no fire occurred. Accident reconstructionists from the Michigan State Police post in Hastings and Paw Faw assisted at tbe scene of tbe acci­ dent State police officials said tbe accident Is san under investigation. Il is not yet dear who crossed tbe cesser line or what was done to cause the accktax. Labor Day weekend quiet by Kam Mustek Siqff Water Labor Day Weekend brought about the last big (Ung of the summer, but police reports Only two arrests for drank driving were reported during the expended weekend The Hastings Oty PoUcs made an amst for op­ erating under tbe influence of alcohol Mon­ day night, while the State Mice at the Hast­ ings Poet arrested a person oo the same charge Sundky. This does not mean all was quiet In tbe county, however. Michigan State Police Hastings Post Lt Ron Ndl said Ms depart­ ment made 80 service cans. 23 arresu on various violations, and Issued 130 traffic tickets. Of those, 28 srere for seat belt viola­ tions. "We had more patrols out, so that gener­ ates more activity." he said. Ndl said his department also handled eight accidents, two of which were serious. A Prairieville TownsMp aeddent covered by the Wayland State Police post in which two people died Is conned In tbe county's week­ end roatdopi Neil said. "State wide the fatale (accidents) are way up." he said. noting that M deaths occurred oo Michigan roads over tbe holiday weekend. "Il was down for tbe summer, but shot up over inc nouoay. On a lighter note, the waters of Barry County were relatively quiet Marine Patrol Sgt BUI Johnson of the Barry County Sher­ iff's Department said although there were a tot of boau on Barry County lakes, things ■ue "pteuy quiet" He said about 10 dtadens were handed on over the weekend, an for boadng vtoiadone such as oo life preserver or no boat registra­ tion. No boating accidents were recoded. • A 35-year-old Delton man was arraigned on charges that he violated terms of Ha pro­ ballon. Guy R. Edgerton stood mule to charges that he used cocaine during Ms probation pe- / or Suh BEAUTIFUL BRASS QUEENSIZE bed with orthopedic “Pillow Top" deluxe mattress set. 2 months old. Cost over $1,000 new, sacrifice $275. 1-517-699-4148______________ Poictt and fire officteb dtecuts the aeddont on Enzian Road that took two livee. The remains of a vehicle can ba seen in the back right SALE, continued from page 1 37.5 percent of the company’s total assets and approximately $40 million of its adjusted net sales in the year ended Dec. 31. On a con­ solidated basis, Hastings Manufacturing posted net income of $1.16 per share on sales of $74.6 million in 1994. Hastings Manufacturing is a manufacturer and marketer of ptston rings and specialty tools under the Hastings brand name and ad­ ditives for engines, transmissions, cooling systems and fuel systems under the Caste brand name. Hastings Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary in Barrie. Ontario. Canada, will be retained by Hastings Manufacturing and will continue to manufacture and market piston rings, special­ ty tools and chemicals to Canadian markets. “Hastings has an 8O-ycar history as a leading world supplier of automotive products and Clarcors filter operation has a similar reputation in filtration products,” said An­ drew F Johnson, co-CEO. “This transaction will strengthen both companies* abilities to further develop and service their core products.” Clarcor officials said the sale will reduce its fiscal 1995 earnings by about four to five cents a share. "However, in fiscal 1996 we expect the ac­ quisition to add over $40 million in sales and make a positive contribution to earnings per share,” said Lawrence Gloyd, Clarcor chairman The transaction is expected to add about $8 million to $10 million in sales to Clarcor in the current fiscal year, which ends Nov. 30. “We believe this acquisition will significantly enhance Clarcor *s shareholder value.” Gloyd said. "Through the years, we have successfully integrated a number of ac­ quisitions into our filtration products segment, and wc are particularly positive about the outlook for Hastings Filters.” Gloyd said the acquisition will be financed through a new long-term credit arrangement. He added that while the deal will increase Clarcor s long-term debt temporarily, the company expects to reduce gradually its long­ term debt through available cash flow from operations, as it has in each of the p«-4 three yean. BoHcei Beat: Beware of calls from ’studio’ Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post are investigating what appears to be a organized group of subjects posing as representatives from Olin Mins photo studios. Tbe subjects are calling local dtlzens and offering them a certificate from several photo sittings. Tbe caller then tells the dtlzcn someone will come to their home to pick up tbe money and leave tbe certificate. Citizens should be aware that If contacted by Individuals representing themselves as OUn Mins Studios, they should verify it through the Oita MIUs company at 1-800-596­ 3731. Anyone who receives this type ofcallis asked to can the State Police at 948-8283. Bassett Lake has boating thefts More than $2,800 ta fishing and boating equipment was stolen from residences and watercrafts around Bassett Lake last month. Four larcenies of fishing tackle and boat equipment occurred Aug. 18 and a fifth larceny happened Aug. 27. Tbe hems were stolen from boats moored at docks or from sheds. Reported stolen were several tackle boxes with a variety of tackle and lures, a boat motor, rods and reels, a trolling motor and a paddle boat The incidents remain under investigation. Man hurt after cycle hits rail A Catatonia man waa seriously injured Saturday after iostag control of his motorcycle and hilttag a guard rail. Larry Snoeyink. 49. was transported ta Pennock Hospital them airlifted to Butterworth Hospital ta Grand raids after the accident. The aeddent occurred Sept. 2 at 6:25 p.m. as Snoeyink was east bound on Slate Road west of Hammood. Michigan State Police in Hastings say Snoeyink ran off tbe roadway and hit a guardrail, throwing him from his motorcyc' . Snoeyink suffered collapsed lungs and underwent surgery to correct broken leg sod rib bones. The bike ricocheted back into the roadway and struck a van driven by Diane Crzauskas. 45. of Alto. She was not injured. Tbe aeddent is still under investigation. Construction tools stolen from home A borne under construction in Orangeville Township was burglarized of work tools last month. More than $1,200 worth of tools and equipment was stolen from tbe home in Lindsey Road Aug. 19. according to the Bany County Sheriffs Department. Tbe builder of the home, Jeffery Martin of Martin, said he left the tools in tbe borne overnight. Tteen was a dehumidifier, three half-inch drill motors, dry wall stilts, a dry wall router and a radio boom box. Tbe incident remains under investigation. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-09-14.pdf f2be03c12d5f3b33b57ab3c9dcb100e0 PDF Text Text HASTINGS FUGJIC UERA.-Y 121 s Church si Vl J9058 1893 Pinch hitter visits 1st Friday DPS, fire employees contracts approved See Page 2 See Page 3 City to enforce sign ordinance See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ^Stings rur i;uor*r\ 81 LI S.Okrcn 3t. Ratings, Hj Hastings VOLUME 141. NO. » ANNER —m— THURSDAY. SEPT 14. 1995 PRICE 25’ Growth prompts police expansion by Karen Maack Srtff Writer The Slate Police post In Hastings is un­ dergoing rapid exparaton. both in offices and personnel. Lt. Ron Neil, commander of the Hastings post, said the recent construction al the post expanded office quarters and created additional patting space. The extra space was needed because of an influx of new personnel at the poet. Two new recruits and an additional sergeant already have been added to the staff this year, and before the end of the year three more officers will join the force. This month two state police recruits will come aboard, and In October another sergeant will join the post. Nell said the post's growth is due to expansion in the county. The reason we are growing is one of need." he said. "As more people come to the area, we get more calls for service. Growth In this area has just been phenomenal.' Not only are more people moving into the area, but the post will have more laou to cover come the first if the year. The Wayland post of the stale police has traditionally cov­ ered the west portion of Barry County. In­ cluding Thornapple. Yankee Springs. Or­ angeville and Prairieville Townships. Starting in January 1995. the Hastings post * ill lake over patrols and complaints from that urea. Neil Said he expects ah sddluotial eight to 12 calls for service a day with the addition of the four townships Even without the addition of more land lo cover. Neil said services offered by the state police have Increased in Barry County due 10 the increase In population, necessitating the addition of more troopers. This is apparent by the growing number of calls for service the post ha* received in the past several yean, he said. The extended parking lot facing Stale Street and new construction on the Michigan Slate Poke poet ■ complete except for some trimming. LL Ron Neil said the owners of the butfng agreed to the renovations needed by the stale police. The number of complaints handled by the slate police In this county has steadily in­ creased in the last twv year*. Neil said Stale Police records indicaM^at in 1991, the Hastings post of the Mlp^xn Slate Police handled 2,711 incidents, which Includes complaints and inves^gaiiora. tn 1992. 2.657 incidents were taken. Neil said though they dropped in 1992. the average remained abut the same. However, incidents rose in 1993 to 2.976. and In 1994 to 4,176. Neil said incidents for 1995 are sure to reach more than 5.000. The number of arrests also has risen with the number of residents in the county. Neil said in 1992, 263 arrests based on crime in­ vestigations were made. That number was 234 in 1993. but by '994 it had risen to 327. So fa? In 1995 there have been 323 ar­ rest*. The numbers do not reflect such arrests as warrants or drunk driving. ‘It will go over 400. possibly 500 this year.* Neil said. "We have to adjust man­ power. The government determined we need more people, and they are assigning some here based on our activity. Every aspect of our job has seen an increase in demand for service across the board.' Neil said one of the reasons used lo base the need tor more troopers was the budget problems in the sheriffs department. Neil said the Sheriffs Department has had a reduc­ tion in it* ability to put patrol* on the street* because of budget cut* and transporta­ tion of prisoners. The state police and the sheriff* depart­ ment have a good working relationship, which will better serve the public.' Neil said. Neil said though the nation as a whole is seeing a decrease in crime. Barry Coasts baa been increasing in crimes involving as­ saultive behavior. He said tin* would reduce with the ability to put more patrols on die streets. 'Citizen* are getting die best coverage we can give them right now," Neil said. He said the increase In personnel ha* led to a decrease In response lime to calls. Calls can be answered more quickly when there are more patrol* out in the streets, be said. The addition of building space win give ihc troopers more service ability. Neil laid an interview room with video capabilities has been added, and win be available for use by ail police departments. He said the video would be especially use­ ful in criminal sexual conduct investiga­ tion*. as the victim could be interviewed once und other investigators, doctors and prosecutors could watch the tape Instead of asking the same questions of-an already traumatized victim. The room would also have small scale furniture, ro children could be interviews without feeling intimidated. Neil said the small furniture would force investigators to get down to the child’s level, which would make the child feel more al ease. With the offices and interview room came a miniature crime lab, which will allow the trooper to process more of their own evi­ dence rather than send It to the regional post. Animal shelter improvement plans to proceed by Elaiwe Gilbert The Klwwft* Club o* Hralfe** wffl pmeM the firn of H* 1995-96 World i revel Serie* <rf iravcfcmei <M* Friday M 7 pm M the Centnl School Audhorwm The first film will be "Tahiti A Fiji — Pacific Islands." with Fran RcsJrfberjer. The other air travelogue* for the own­ ing season win he: - Lewi* A CterV •* Aohin William* Oct. 20: "CaaaAion Marrnmc. *«h Jim Cote Noe. 17; Sierra Navss**. Catifotnw's Magic Muraum." with Jim McDoraM Jan. IV. "An AMtaa Autumn,'' with Tom Sterling Petr 10: "Italy. Tip to Tua." wab Sian W»l*h March 15: and "Pacific Com — Top to Bonom." wah Ken Lawrence April 19. The Ao* Friday night will feature two excaic Pacific island*. Tackett are available from am Kiwani*n or at the A*« ‘After Hours’ to be school tour The Hmtmga Area Chamber of Cora mcnc will have a "B«*ine** After Hour*" session dealing with th* Hasting* Area School System from 5 Io *:30 p.m. u«lay (Thimday. Sept. 141. The event will begin in the Itfoby of the administration building and lhen move on to tour* of dw middle school and Central Elementary Manpower a "Bu»m*-*.* After Hour* ha* been moved tn S to 7 p.m. Thursday. Oct IV. al the County Seal Restaorant m Hawmr Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Assistant Editor Blueprints for a pole building to be erected over the existing Barry County Animal Shelter facility were approved Tuesday by the County Board of Commissionen who moments later heard complaints about the shelter plans from a focal citizen Commissioners unanimously approved the blueprints for the purpose of seeking competitive bids for the pole structure. Commissioners Lew Newman and Robert Wenger were absent. Ann Endsley, a volunteer at the animal shelter who had requested time on the agenda and said she was speaking for other con­ cerned citizens as well as herself, told the Board that she wants the county to build a new structure and to tear down the exis•ing buildings which she believes are "deplorable and deteriorated." Last month, however. Endsley seemed complimentary when the County Board ini­ tially decided to make improvements at the shelter by proposing to construct a 52- by 55-foot pole building over the existing 37 by 39-foo< facility and implementing a 5 and 10-year expansion and interior improvement plan. Endsley told commissioners this week that a 5 to 10 year plan was unacceptable because the problems need to be corrected now. "This is basically a new building (the pole structure). Commissioner Linda Watson, chairwoman of the County Property Committee, said. "This is not a Band-Aid over an existing building...It is a building with new walls, new ceilings, new flooring." Endsley said current and former commis­ sioners had neglected the shelter. The current board includes five new commissioners whose terms just began in January of this year. Endsley said 17 inspection reports, from June. 1990 to June 1994. by the Michigan Department of Agriculture documented that the shelter facility is structurally inadequate, the interior walls are unsatisfactory and methods of protecting the animals from in­ jury are also unsatisfactory. "You have stated that you will erect the pole bam structure and gut out the old struc­ ture from the inside," Endsley said. "You in­ tend to leave five feet of the exterior walls of the old structure for the backs of new kennels. These walls, as the inspection reports show, are junk, unsatisfactory. "It doesn't seem wise financially or other­ wise to put thousands of dollars in or around structures that do not meet state require­ ments. Does it?" Endsley asked the board. "Another problem is the other kennels, behind the office. are not being repaired or otherwise corrected. This is where you would like quarantine and isolation (for ani­ mals). If any area needs to be rebuilt it is this one. The sick and injured animals have a much greater battle due to the bacteria and viruses that get into the cracks in the walls and floors. This is the problem that the shelter has battled for five years," she said. Plans call for making changes in the problem areas of the existing building, such as the drains and the electrical, Watson said. "We can make changes io the interior.Jf that's necessary," she said. "The big thing is to get this exterior put up...Once we can get this put up while the weather's holding, we can accomplish a lot on the inside." Robert E. Brady. * Middlevine profes­ sional engineer, drew up the blueprints "He has been very helpful.' Watson said. Brady only charged the county $300 for his wort and donated hi* services for about $900 of the work. Board Chairman Jim Bai­ ley said. That is wonderful. That shows some community support tor this project.' Commisooner Sandy James said. The project was discussed at a meeting this week with the County Humane Society See SHELTER, page 15 Businessman, activist Stuart Clement dies Stuart Clement, a probate judge for Barry County. Hastings City Councilman, busi­ nessman and longtime civic activist, died last Thursday at Pennock Hospital He was 92. Born Jan. 3. 1903. in Prairieville, he was the son of Eton and Belle (Stuart) Clement He was raised in Barry County and attended rural schools before he graduated from Hast­ ings High School in 1921. He then went to Barry County Normal and taught in rural schools for two years before taking a job at probate court. He also attended Western Michigan University and Argubright Busi­ ness College in Battle Creek. Clement became register of probate under Judge Ella C. Eggleston and succeeded her as probate judge on Jan. 1. 1933. He served in that post for 14 years, resigning in the summer of 1947 to become associated with Hastings City Bank He was with that bank until his retirement as vice president in charge of real estate loans on Feb. 1. 1968. and had been on the board of directors since 1935 Clement was Hastings City Bank's firstever trust officer when the trust department was added. During his time as probate judge, he joined the board of directors for Hastings Savings and Ixian in 1938, serving as vice president from 1947 to 1953 and then as president, starting in 1953. After his retirement from banking, he founded the Clement Real Estate business with offices at the corner of West State and Washington streets. He was first elected as Third Ward alderman to the City Council in 1968 and he served a total of seven years. He also was appointed a member of the Barry County Building Authority in 1969. Clement also was on the board of trustees for Pennock Hospital for 48 years, serving as president for 17 years. He was chairman of the Youth Council, was secretary of the YMCA Board: was a member of the Hast­ ings Rotary Club for 40 years, serving as president in 1943-44; and was on the old Barry County Draft Board. He continued to be active with Hasungs Savings & Loan, serving as director emeri­ tus and was on the appraisal, building and audit review committees from 1960 through 1981. "He was a great guy. always willing to sit down and talk to you," said Richard Beduhn, former chief executive officer for Hastings Savings & Loan. "He would listen to you and lhen make suggestions about what you could do. "He was very supportive of people and of the community. I owe a great deal to him." Current Hastings Savings Loan CEO Todd Harding said, "I knew him in a retired capacity only. He was always a kind man. with kind thoughts to pass along to me." Harding said that when he became CEO several years ago. succeeding Beduhn. Clement was one of the first to send personal congratulations. Robert Picking. CEO at Hastings City Bank, said. "He was a real community ser­ vant and a fine advisor to many people. He was a real asset to Barry County and a fine banker with an excellent reputation." Barry County Probate Judge Richard Shaw, who knew him well through community service, said. "He was a See CLEMENT, page 15 Stuart Clemen! �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 14, 1995 ‘Pinch hitter’ talks about schools, roads at 1st Friday I by David T. Youug Editor Slate Rep. Clyde LeTane of Jackion pinch hh for State Rep. Terry Geiger in the First Friday forum last week, talking mostly about schools and roads. Geiger was unable to attend because of a death in the family and LeTarte, also a Republican, from the 65th District and a former president of Jackson Community College, filled in. Roads turned out to be the issue that drew the most discussion. Barry County Road Commission Er.gincer-Manager Jack Kins­ News Briefs ‘WalkAmerica’ will be Saturday The I (Mb annual “WalkAmerica** fund-raiser tor the March of Dimes will he held Saturday morning at Fish Hat­ chery Park in Hastings. The eight-mile «alk. which will get under way al 8 am. will raise pledges lo tight birth defects. Last year's event raised $5,616 in Barry County and this year’s goal is S7.1MMJ. Sponsors this year arc Gavin Chevrolet ot Middleville. McDonald's and WBCH The Hastings chapter of the Jaycccs also is lending support For more information, call Lisa Mur­ ray at 1-800 968 DIME ‘I Can Cope’ series slated “I Can Cope." an educational and support group for cancer patients and their families, will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, starling Sept. 18. at Pennock Hospital. The sessions, which will be coor­ dinated by registered nurses Rose Yancy and Julie Dingerson. will be held for six consecutive Monday evenings. For more information, call the Rural Cancer Care Clinic at 948-4080 or the local unit of the American Cancer Socie­ ty al 945-4107. Computer genealogy seminar scheduled A seminar on how to use a personal home computer to automate genealogy and family history will he held from 9 a.m. to >MMNi Saturday. Sept. 30. Those interested may call the Family History Center (Genealogy Library) at 945-2 KM during open hours from 2 lo 8 p.m. Tuesdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Participants will hear how the com­ puter can play a major role in rteiping with research. There also will be discus­ sion?. about what can or can’t be done. For more information, call 945-9302. Members, Friends exhibit scheduled The Thornapplc Arts Council of Barry County will present artwork of • Members and Friends” in a special ex­ hibit weekends at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park. The free exhibit can be viewed from I to 5 p in. every Saturday and Sunday in September. More than 50 pieces of art will be displayed by 18 different people, in­ cluding Patrick Andrews. Doug Castleman. Kathleen Crane. Michelle Ikinkclhcrger. Roxanne Frith, Mark Garvey. Ruth Gee. Julie Gram. Rose and Spencer Heaton. Ann Meade, Teri Moody. James Powell. Eunice Priddy. Scan Russell. Vincent Russell. Janet Sanders and Candc and Russ Toner. Two CROP Walks will be Sept. 24 Two separate CROP Walks will be held in Barry County at 2 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 24. in Hastings and Delton. Both fund-raising events will celebrate the 25 years of CROP walking activities in Michigan and organizers plan k* award special silver pins to all walkers who turn in pledges of $100 or more. The annual fund-raising walks are held to fight hunger world-wide and close to home Funds collected in will be designated tor Love Inc. ot Barry Coun­ ty. a Christian clearinghouse. Fifteen percent of Delton's collection will go to Love and another 10 percent will go to the St Ambrose Community Food Pantry The CROP Walk will start and end at the Hastings tinned Methodist Church. 209 W Green St. About 16 local chur­ ches arc expected to join und the Rev. Merlin Pratt is coordinator In Delton. the walk will start and con­ clude at Faith United Methodist. Walkers can choose a 2.3- or 5.9-mile route. Dec Cook and Elaine Gilbert arc organizers For more inh»rnialn»n. or to get pledge lonits. call (616) 758-3149 tor the Hastings walk or (616) 623-2828 or 623 8763 tor the Delton walk man and Road Commissioner Ted McKelvey questioned LeTarte closely on the possibility of a seven-cent gas tax increase to fund road construction and repairs in Michigan. "I think some means of doing something with our roads is necessary,” LeTarte told the audience at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hast­ ings. He said Michigan's weather makes it nec­ essary to take care of roads often, yet it is near the bottom among the 50 states in fund­ ing repairs and new roads, which is alarming to him. ’Like a roof, you can repair (roads), but if Senior citizens’ health fair se* A Senior Citizens' Health Fair is plan­ ned for Thursday. Sept 28.. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Health screenings, including flu shots and cholesterol testing, will be offered from 9 a.m. until noon and lunch will be served from noon to I p.m., followed by individual education sessions that should last about an hour. The Health Fair is sponsored by the Barry County Commission on Aging, with support from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. To reserve a lunch or for more infor­ mation. call the COA at 9*8-4856. Heritage Day is Saturday Middleville's fourth annual Heritage Day is scheduled to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Jo Sclafani. Heritage Day organizer, said there will be several sporting events this year, including coed softball, sand volleyball, three-on-three basketball and horseshoes. All events will be in downtown Mid­ dleville, except the horseshoes competi­ tion. which will be at Thomappte Kelkigg High School. fhe parade, with Walt and Loa Bender as grand marshals, will start at 11 a m. at TK High School. Lineup will be at 10:15 a.m. The day also will include arts and crafts, a Rotary plastic duck race, a dunk tank, a hog roast, live entertainment, square dancing, country line dancing, sumo wrestling, a fire fighting demonstration, a sing-along, raffle, pan­ cake breakfast, children's games and voting for most improved business. Historical Society will meet Sept. 21 The next Barry County Historical Society meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 21, al the home of Kensinger and Alice Jones. 425 Pritchardville Road. Hastings. The Joneses will present a program “History You Can Hear." featuring radio of days gone by. Kcnsinger wrote scripts for several radio shows and has first-hand knowledge of radio before television. Because of a lack of sealing space, the Historical Society is asking for •members only" to attend the meeting. The society's board of directors will meet a half hour before the regular meeting. Schools’ annual report dates set The Hastings Area School System's annual report for the 1994-95 academic year will be presented al the 7:30 p.m. Monday. Sept. '.8. meeting of the Board of Education al the Central Elementary Library. Each public school in the state is re­ quired to present an annual report to the public on or before Oct. 15 each year. Individual annual school reports will be presented at the school buildings ac­ cording lo the following schedule: — Pleasant view Elementary. 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Sept. 14); middle school. 7 p.m. Monday. Oct. 9; Central Elementary. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 10; Northeastern Elementary. 3 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. II; high school. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. II. ‘Health Wealth series planned Area residents are invited lo attend a Health Wealth” fitness series spon­ sored by the Hastings Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The programs will take place from 6 45 lo 9 p.m. Monday through Thurs­ day. Sept 18-21. and Monday. Sept 25. at the church. 904 Terry Lane off Starr School Road. Hastings Claire Mattson is director of the senes. Dr. Edwin Ncblitt. assistant professor ol family practice und co-host of the "LilcMylc Magazine” television pro­ gram. will speak on Sept. 18. Other speakers will be Rex and Lori Reed Sept. 21 and Judy Brewer and Dan and Ruth Grcntz on Sept 25. Topics will include basic principles oi health, nutri­ tion labels, weight, protein and exercise programs. To prc-rcgtsicr. call 945-3785 or 852 1516 you let U go loo long, you have to tear off the roof," he said. LeTarte said he docs not agree with Gov John Engler's seven-ceni gas tax increase package, largely because it takes away funds from local units of government and adds to the stale coffers. However, he said some­ thing must be done because the "Build Michigan” funding program will run out next month. He said the gas tax hike isn’t likely to be approved by the State Legislature. "Unless there is a meeting of the minds, the probability is that it (the gas tax increase proposal) won't go through." ne said. Kineman pointed out that counties, cities and townships stand to lose because of the restructuring of financing under Engler's pin. Under the current funding fomaila. LeTane said. the counties and the Hate both get 40 percent, while cities receive about 20 per­ cent. Under the new plan, the state would get about 70 percent. Dennis McKelvey, who has been an asses­ sor for severj townships in the area, said be is concerned about the "Build Michigan" funds running out *The townships give all they can (with millage)," he said. "Things are going to go backward if something Isn't done." LeTane told him, 'The legislature is In your court" on the issue. Jim Pino, former chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party, said be believes the gas tax increase would be ixtfair lo work­ ing class, people who would have to pay a larger percentage of their income just to get lo and from wort. Schools also took up a great deal of de­ base. LeTane attempted to explain the recent Musselman vs. Engler State Supreme Court decision. The court ruled the slate has to re­ plenish the teachers' retirement fund, and now the state has to find a way to come up with $140 million. LeTane said the case proves that "a benefit once given public employees can't be taken back" The public school employees' retirement system was established about 1974. be noted, and at that it time it was not to exceed S25 per month. Later the price lag rase to between S60 to $70 per monui. It was in 19*5, be said, that the costs of the fun skyrocketed and it was apparent that the 4 percent contribution from employees wouldn't cover the costs. "They (the State Legislature) passed an under ftaided rysaem." he said. LeTarte said the fund began to fall apart in 1989 and then-Gov. James Blanchard struck a deal with the MkHgan Education Associa­ tion in which tiewould be allowed to under fund it through some accounting gimmicks. Gov. Engler in 1991 decided to change the system from beir|g pre-funded to a pay-asyou-go basis to help balance the state bud­ get. prompting the MEA lo lake him to court. -The Hale was saying that as long as we provide it (retirement funds), it should be no problem.- LeTarte said. 'But the MEA in­ sisted on it being pre-funded.* The Michigan Supreme Court ruled in the MFA's favor, saying the stale has to reim­ burse the fund to the tune of $140 million. Last June the governor and legislature considered the idea of withholding stale aid payments to school district lo cover the bill, but that was postponed and an appeal will be heard on the ruling. LeTarte said that if the ruling stands, the revenue loss ‘will impact all state budgets' While talking about the Stale Board of Education's recommendation to change the core curriculum requirement from "manda­ tory- to -model.- he noted the state board is not a legislative body. Also being looked at arc Ideas to let some people without teacher certification, but with certain expertise, to teach, and allow anyone with a bachelor's degree to do certain kinds at teaching. Also under consideration are "schools of Choice.- which would allow parents to tend children lo attend any school they wish, as long as there is room. However. LeTarte said much of what is being proposed 'won't make it through the legislarorc," Blanche Munjoy. current Barry County Democratic Party chairwoman, said she feels the governor and legislature are "destined to destroy what we know as public education.LeTartc cautioned her to note that not all Republicans are in favor of some of the ideas that now are getting a lot of attention. -The argument you bear is over what might happen." be said As far as funding private education with public funds, he said that would have to be done by a vote of the people, because Michigan's constitution forbids it. Pino said be fears "schools of choice" will lead to the segregation of schools in Michi­ gan." LeTane responded. "There certainly is that argument around Detroit, while flight to suburban schools. But the schools receiving the (influx of) students have to be open to all who want to come.' The guesi speaker also talked about court funding. Under the current syHem. only Wayne County courts receive state funding, and here was a bill lo have other counties gel some of the money, too, but Engler vetoed IL LeTarte said that once the Michigan court system is restructured, be thinks there is a chance for the oulstate courts to gel funding and he expect, Geiger to play a major role because he is chairman of the House Judi­ ciary Subcommittee. On prisons, be said the legislature is look­ ing al ways to reform the system because now it is costing $1.2 billion and it contin- Clyde L> Tnrte, State Representative from the 66th District in the Jackson area and a former president of Jackson Community College, pinch hit for State Rep. Tarty Geiger al the First Friday forum. ues to go up by 15 percent every year. He said violent offenders who prey on in­ nocent victims should be locked up for long periods, but he questioned the wisdom of stiff prison sentences for non-violent crimi­ nals. "We don't need top spend as much money on drunk driven as we do on predators.' be said. *We need lo make sense for mandaory sentencing." On another front, there is a bill in com­ mittee that proposes to allow citizens lo cany concealed weapons as long as they get permits and have no prior trouble with the law. be nosed Florida passed a law like thia recently. He added that law enforcement agencies oppose the bill, while the National Rifle Association and conservation chibs support k> LeTane cautioned the audience once again. There are all kinds of proposals out there, but many are called Hid few are chosen." ' City plans to enforce regulations for signs byDwvMT.Yemv Editor The City of Hastings will begin enforcing violations of sign regulations soon la the wake of the counc'Ps passage of a civil infractions ordinance. City Manager Howard Penrod said his ofrice Tuesday sent out 27 notices of violations all over town, most over flashing signs that legally cm be up only for 14 days al a lime. After they are taken down, they cannot go back up until another 120 days have passed, he sxid. The city manager said the violators will have 14 days to comply before they will be issued tickets. City officials also will seize signs thai are located on the city right of way, between the curb and sidewalk or on utility poles. In­ cluded will be garage sale signal ftmrod stressed that such signs anywhere on residents' property will not be subject to any enforcement action or tickets. When asked about tor sale signs on cars. Penrod replied. "It depends on whether they are legally parked If it's oo the right of way. It's not legally parted." Council earlier this year passed an ordi­ nance that make a number of misdemeanors civil infractions instead to avoid having to go to court over these kinds of violations In other business Monday night, the City Council: • Accepted the only bid for purchasing a new fire department command vehicle from Shaheen Chevrolet of Lansing. The con of $27,759 was accepted because Penrod told council that opening up the bld process again would mean buying a 1996 model for a lot more money. Furthermore, the Teamsters' union is striking Ryder Trucks. which delivers moat of the vehicles. ■ Fire Chief Rogerfgrissaid the depart­ ment's current vehicle Is seven yean old and has about 76.006 miles, It may be told, traded In or used as a civil code infractfcSa vehicle. . • Voted to accept the bid of $28,601 froth Seif Chevrolet of Hastings for a new De­ partment of Public Service truck. Seifs bid was $21 higher than the lowest at six bid­ den, Good AMC. but Penrod said tha when the costs are that dose It's best lo go with the local firm. • Agreed with the recommendationof Penrod and Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield lo hire M.C. Smith and Associates to perform a city facility and property evaluation master [Man. The firm and the city soon will start negotiations on a scope of services and project schedule M.C. Smith and Awvlari is the firm that has bandied the city's downtown Streetscape project over the lan several yean • Learned from Mansfield that work on Woodlawn Avenue is progressing well and 11 is hoped that the project will be finisbed by late October. • Heard a report from City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes that the proposal from tune Fiona of Delton io stock Fish Hascbery Part poods Is delayed because a formal or­ ganization needs to be responsible for the project • Heard a bleak report from its legislative coordinator. Frank Campbell, who said he attended a conference last Friday in Lansing and "nothing good came out of there." Campbell siad prospects for revenue shar­ ing increases are not good, as is the proposal for a seven-cent gas tax increase. Judges want to change fees for court-appointed attorneys by Elaine Gfllxrt Assistant Editor Berry County Circuit Court Judge Junes Fisher and County District Court Judge Gary Holman want to revise the current method of paying court-appointed attorney, from an hourly rale lo a yearly contract "I think we can save tome money in the long run." Fisher loW the County Board of Commissioners Tuesday. Fisher said he would like direction from the board about alternative compensation methods for attorney fees for next year for all the criminal, felony and misdemeanor cases. He hopes to start negotiations with attorneys within the next month. Appointed attorneys currently receive $50 per hour. "The incentives arc wrong with this ar­ rangement." Fisher said in a memo lo the board's Finance Committee. Fisher favors a contract with a number of attorneys who would agree to handle all cases in a year for a set fee. Another alterna­ tive is to pay a fiat fee per case, he said. However. Fisher said the contract system is preferred "because it puls the risk on the attorneys, rather than the county, and re­ moves the effects of the prosecutor's deci­ sions from the ultimate costs. "In counties where they pay a set fee per case, sometimes if the prosecutor Is not pre­ pared. they will dismiss the case and reflie It a week later, resulting in another fee. Also, the more cases the prosecutor decides to is­ sue. the higher the fees." Fisher commented. "If we go io a set fee per year, we will need additional money the firn year to pay off the cases which were started in 1995 but not disposed of until 1996. The effect of the current setup is io disguise the true costs in a given year because there is always an ac­ crued liability which does not appear on the county's books. The set fee per year arrangement would provide more certainty to die county, but in the year of implementation the county would have to pay off the accrued liability from the previous year." Fisher said. Expenses for court-appointed attorneys lan year totaled $92,000. but Fisher said that cost was not typical due to the number of cases where disposition was delayed until after February of this year. Figures were not readily available for the con of appointed attorney, in 1992 and "93, but are thought to be In the neighborhood of $ 100.000 each of those years. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 14, 1995 — Page 3 Up With People musical set for Wednesday evening About 100 young people from 26 coun­ tries and the United States will arrive in Hastings Sunday to stay with area host fam­ ilies and begin preparations for the Up With People musical on Wednesday. "The Festival" musical is open lo the public and starts at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Central School Auditorium in Hastings To insure a seat, tickets should be pur­ chased in advance and are available at all Felpausch Food Centers. Admission is $5 for adults and S3 for students, children and Golden Opportunity cardholders. Tickets are general admission scaling and doors will be open at 6:45 p.m. "We've had sell-out crowds the last two times we've been here." said Sarah Black­ welder. Up With People promotion representative. The auditorium scats 1,100. "The Festival" production has a cast and crew of 150 young people and 50 of the stu­ dents are staying in the Albion area. Set in a street market, "The Festival" is a Hi me when people come together to rest •from their labors, to connect with one an­ other. to celebrate. Vendors and street Sweepers prepare for the day ahead. They "dance to the music of "Festa Humana" and Xto the Righteous Brothers' "Unchained XMelody" and sing to great numbers like 'Marvin Hamlish's "Ordinary Miracles." * "There will be love songs, beach songs, roid songs and old TV theme songs...even a 'Garth Brooks song." said Blackwelder "EvZerything is colorful" The audience will "Twist & Shout" through the 1950s wd '60s. croon with Elvis and relive flashbacks of old-time TV favorites. "The Festival" is a celebration of human­ ity and features Up With People original numbers with a "world beat" motif and tradi­ tional international songs and dances from India. Bulgaria, Germany. China. Mexico and South Africa, among others. A Mexican dance in the program features "beautiful white gowns with laces and ruffles that look like wedding gowns." Black­ welder said. One of the rock *n* roll numbers spot­ lights German acrobatics. "The show is captivating," said Ankc Schmidt of Germany, host family coordina­ tor. "The show has something for everyone - young and old." The audience is led through The Festival by the street sweeper to enhance the continuity of the story and the news vendor to provide street level commentary and information. The festival crowd represents visitors, travelers, students and locals who occasionally break into songs and dances expressing the "people's" point of view...the aspirations and hopes of young people. The musical culminates with a moving song, "The Day the People Came Together." The production "points out that some­ times there appears a moment when it is possible to chan a new course, to choose a better way, and lay aside some of the ancient hatreds and prejudices that have caused so much suffering and sorrow. The show con­ veys the thought that in 1995. we have arrivcd al Iuch 1 moment in time." said a spokesperson from Up With People "Our hope is that you'll leave thinking about what goes on in the world and want to mak j a difference." Black welder said. Most of the studen.s in the musical have never performed on stage before. Blackwelder said. They learned their parts during five weeks of rehearsals and ori­ entation in Denver. "Even people who don't sing and dance can participate. She describes the show as an interactive performance, with the cast members invit­ ing audience members to dance, sing or just shake their hands The audience will actually sing one number. "One warning, if you do not want to dance or go up on stage, don't sit by the aisles." Schmidt said. Felpausch, J-Ad Graphics. Thom Apple Valley meat distributors. Southern Michigan News and WBCH Radio arc presenting the musical to the Hastings com­ munity. Up With People was founded by J. Blan­ ton Belk, a former naval officer and a former congressional aide, who was always active in international affairs and public service. Belk was the primary organizer of a world youth conference - out of which Up With People grew - in July of 1965. Under Belk's direction and leadership. Up With People evolved from an idea to the thriving interna­ tional educational and cultural organization that it is today. For nearly 30 yean. Up With People's vi­ brant, uplifting performances have touched lives in 3.200 cities across 70 countries Sarah Blackwelder (left) of Colorado, promotion representative, and Anke Schmidt of Germany, host family coordinator, are the advance team for Up With People. They are anxious for the Up With People cast to arrive Sunday and are looking forward to the presentation of The Festival' musical next week. such as China, Russia. Australia. Mexico and Ireland. The group has performed at sev­ eral Superbowls, the World's Fair in Knoxville and al the Olympic Games in Munich. Every year a brand new group of students join Up With People. Every two years a team of 16 composers from six countries develop a brand new show. Each ner. show addresses current issues facing the entire global community, with international med­ leys. popular songs and original material. For more information about the Hastings Up With People performance, call (616) 945-3485 and ask for the Up With People Advance Team. DPS, fire employees’ pacts OK’d Sen. Joanne Emmons, right, speaks during the legislative coffee at the County Seat while aids for Rap. Terry Geiger and Congressman Vem Ehlers. Ceria Garcia and Mark Howe, listen. । ‘Coffee’ season starts •* by Karen Manck Staff Writer *' Government representatives for the county will be tackling several issues in the upcom­ ing year, residents were told at the first Barry County Legislative Coffee of the season. Sen. Joanne Emmons and representatives for Rep. Terry Geiger and Congressman ' Vem Ehlers spoke of the coming challenges - ahead this fall and into the new session. . Emmons spoke of county revenue sharing and property taxes, while Mark Howe spoke • for Ehlers about furloughs for federal work­ ers and Medicare. Emmons said there was good news in that Michigan's economy is 'booming along.' ■-but county revenue sharing was going to ■ meet some challenges. Counties get a share per capita, while municipalities are in a "grab bag" based on their relative tax effort . This takes away funding from the counties, ate said. -* She gave an example of this using De­ troit. She said with a 3 percent income tax. Detroit gets $71 million. "That sucks the money right out of revenue sharing." Em­ mons said. "This has got to stop. I think _ they need a wake up call." Emmons also said she is pushing for a one-time annual property tax collection. Un• der the current system, taxes are paid Dec. 1 and July 1. The new proposal recommends setting all budgets in time with the state budget and sending out tax bills Aug. 15. with penalties for late paymenu beginning Oct. 15. "Murucip^'ities would save in administra­ tive costs," she said. They have to keep two rolls going all the time." The taxes would be collected like a sum­ mer tax. with late fees staring in October. '•After Oct 15. late fees would be 1 percent; 2 percent after Nov. 15 and 3 percent after Dec. ' 15. Any taxes late after the first of the yeai would be turned over to the county treasurer. The proposal calls for the same exemplions as now, such as for senior citizens, as well as for those who work on a cash basis, such as farmers. ’ Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod said such a move would leave many cities financially strapped initially, as new tax rev­ enues wcvld not be available until October when it before it was available in July Emmons touched on the gas tax. saying '■ Gov. Engler said it was a dead iisue. She said the governor does not agree with the proposed 60-40 split between the state and the counties. "People have told me that if we can't have it in the formula, lhen forget having it at ill." Emmons said. But no gas tax would mean no new money for road construction. Current construction is being paid for with extra funding that will no longer be available after this year, she - said. Answering a question from Hastings resi­ dent John Fehsenfekl. Emmons said the cur­ rent gas tax would continue as it is, but it is the new. proposed gas tax of which the gov­ ernment wants a bigger share. She said the state is hoping to work on four major roads with gas tax funds, none of which would greatly affect her district. Emmons said those roads are 131 on the other side of the state. Davison Freeway in Wayne County. 23 in the Thumb area, and East Beltline in Grand Rapids. *1 wish they would look into bridges again. There are a number that need to be taken care of." she said. "It disturbs me that they can't come to an agreement." Penrod said that few cities have enough money to fix roads as they need. The local government needs money, and I assume the state does too." he said. "They need to prioritize what road." need to be up­ dated. Carla Garcia appeared on behalf of Rep. Geiger, who could not attend the legislative coffee due to a death in the family. Garcia said Geiger would be working on court re­ form and school finance in the coming year. She said Geiger t.ould be involved with a joint session with State Supreme Court Jus­ tice James Brickley on the topic of court re­ form Ehlers will be in Washington with the issue of a federal workers' furlough, said his spokesman. Mark Howe. "It is a game of chicken between the presi­ dent and Congress," Howe said. "He (the president) has promised to veto some things. There is a potential train wreck coming." He said a resolution will continue to be sought, but government will continue to function on last year's funds until an agree­ ment is made. Howe said Ehlers and others are working on reforming part A of Medicare. Pan A is paid for out of a trust fund, while part B is paid for by Social Security. Howe said next year the government will start to spend more money than the trust fund gets, and by the year 2002 that trust fund will be out of money. He said one of the proposals to save money for Medicare is to fight fraud and abuse in the system. "We are taking a proactive look at fraud and abuse cases," Howe said. Ik said they are proposing a system of self-checks and balances, wherein if the pa­ tient finds any mistake in the billing, the pa­ tient is eligible to receive up to 25 percent of the savings. "We will create auditors who will pay very close attention to the bills," he said. Ik also said Ehlers is involved in promot­ ing a choice in health care through Medicare He said the patients would have a choice be­ tween the current plan, or a fee for service plan, and a health maintenance organization, or HMO Howe said those who arc now paying up to $800 a month in prescriptions would only have a co-payment to make on each prescription. J Ad Graphics News Service The CUy ot Hastings and employees with the Department of Public Services and Fire Department have mined new three-year cootracts after their old pacts expired last June 30. Both labor groups' agreements will cover the period from July 1. 1993, to June 30, 1998. Both groups received modest wage in­ creases. but in some cases, the city will save money. The IS current employees in the Depart­ ment of Public Services will receive 4.8. 2 and 2 percent wages in the three years, but there will be a decrease tn the low end of the wage scale for new laborers. The oU starting wage was $1032 an hour, but that will be reduced to 3730. a decrease of 28 7 percent The existing employees got the raises, but new employees wdl start at a signifi­ cantly lower sate." Ad,, City ^Manager Howwd Penrod. , . Furthermore, the number of work classifi­ cations in the department will be reduced from four to three. Public service employees in the high salary range will be increased from $10.80 to 31230 an hour In the first year of the con­ tract lo $ 12.75 per hour in the second year and 313 in the third year. In non-economic DPS contract provisions, some of the highlights are: • A policy on substance abuse and provi­ sions for random drug testing of employees. • A change in the probationary period for new workers, from three lo 12 months. • Employees who lose their drivers' li­ censes will lose seniority. • The city may subcontract some services, as long as no one Is laid off as a result ■ The wcrit schedule will change, with Starling hours at 7 in each day. e-xept for October and November, when the workers will start at 8. • The city manager will replace the mayor , as the person involved in the third step of the grievance procedure. Hastings' three full-time firelighters will Bulldozers and trucks are busy at the Hanover Village housing complex location on South Hanover. The site is see wage increases of 3.4,3 and 2.1 percent over the three years of their new contract. Starling pay will increase from $7.77 to $8 per hour. The top end of the scale will be an Increase from $9.66 to $10 an hour. Penrod said the overall increase for fire­ fighters. which includes benefits. Is 11 per­ cent over the three years. Any new full-time Hastings Fire Depart­ ment members will be required to live within the fire service district, though the current members already meet that require­ ment Other non-economic highlights include: • Firefighters and the city sharing any in­ creased costs in health Insurance after July 1 of this year. • Drug testing for employees if there is "reasonable cause." • Payment by the city for appearances in court only when the Incident involved oc­ curred wi thin the dty. • Similar seniority language on losing a driver's llcensd fliat applied to the DPS.' being prepared to install underground utilities, Hanover Village work progressing by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Travelers on the south end of Hastings are watching a lot of dirt being moved on the left side of the street in the 1600 block of Hanover Street these days. All of the earth moving is to prepare for the installation of underground utilities for the Hanover Village bousing complex. Hanover Village, which when complete will boast four buildings, each with 12 apartments and 201 mobile home sites, is in the process of installing sanitary sewer, water mains and storm sewers, reported Project Coordinator David Fordon. The utilities will be served by the City of Hastings, but all of the work on the Village property is being handled by the developers, William T. Hefferan Property Management, Inc. The four apartment building are ex peeled to be completed this year, with one building done and the second now being framed in. Fordon said. In the first phase of the mobile home park, around 50 sites will be developed this year, be adikri. With the completion of the installation of the underground utilities, work will go right into roads and parking lots for the apartment buildings. Depending on the weather. Fordon said all of the parking lots and roads to the buildings should be finished around Halloween. "It always depends on the weather," be said. "If we get one day of rain, that sets us back two days. But, if we don't have a lot of rain, we're hoping to be done by mid-October." When the laying of asphalt on the roads and parking lots for the apartments, work immediately turns to providing underground utilities for the first phase of the mobile home part. Once that is done. Fordon said, the roads to the part will be built and asphalt applied. The mobile home park is lo be located to the north of the apartment buildings. County, landfill owners close to accord Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Detroit-based City Management, owners of Hastings Sanitary Senice landfill. is no longer asking to bring 2.200 tons of solid waste per day into the county's only landfill In fact, company officials are saying they will settle for 475 tons of solid waste per day for the time being. Currently, City Management is only al­ lowed to place about 200 tons of solid waste per day in its Hastings landfill. Because of a tentative agreement regarding volume restrictions, the Barry County Board of Commissioners expects that a proposal for a host agreement between the board and City Management might be drafted within by the next several weeks. "1 hope in two weeks to have a host agreement document to bring here and possi­ bly act on it." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said. The board's environmental attorney said he envisions a vote on the host document no later than Oct. 9. In a nutshell, a host agreement contract would be a safeguard for the county, Bailey said, because there is a possibility that the Michigan legislature might eliminate inter­ county flow controls of solid waste. The host agreement would supersede the stale s action, he said. Doug Donnell, the County Board s envi­ ronmental attorney, said the winds of change are blowing and he expects the state legisla­ ture to act on the solid waste issue this year and a host agreement would take the county landfill situation out of the political arena. Donnell said the latest proposed host agreement provides for solid waste volumes to be restricted differently during two sepa­ rate time periods: • The time from now until the state legis­ lature makes a decision on the continued va­ lidity of inter-county flow controls. During that time City Management has proposed limiting volume lo 475 tons per days. • The time from the legislative decision on flow controls and into the future. "If the See LANDFILL, pg. 16 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 14, 1995 | Letters from our readers,,. The historic district would not be a monster To the editor: 1 am eager to respond to Timothy Hanlon's letter in last week's Banner. "Read proposed histone district ordinance carefully.” On the first issue. I have not heard anyone ever say that Pennock Hospital broke a law in demolishing available housing (hat they own­ ed. The question has always been about ethic*, and consideration of the entire com­ munity good. Second, the histone district The initiatory petition is a legal procedure available to any Hastings citizen Many citizens believe lhe City Council did not ad in the majority in­ terest ot the citizen* within the district, as they supported creating one by over 2 lo I. Mr. Hanlon says, "supporters of this plan are hoping and counting on lhe residents of Hasting* being loo ignorant to become in­ formed of the content* of this ordinance." I. for one. would appreciate if Mr. Hanlon would rax speak tor supporters of this plan because he is anything but one. and does not know what we are thinking What I am hoping for is. that the citizens of Hastings will get informed For example, after months of petitioning. Hanlon and his supporters have only been able to get !e*s than 20 percent of the property owners in the diMrid to say they do not want this. I believe the reason is because a historic district offers many benefits to its participants. Some of these benefits include: property values increase faster than homes outside a histone distrid. homes sell faster, expertise from an archited about the architecture of the homes i$ available, and encroachment of nonresidential uses in a residential zone are more carefully evaluated, just lo name a few. It must also be said that because of Proposal A. your property value may go up. but the tax assessment will not. any more than it ordinari­ ly would have, until you sell. It's a win-win situation for the homeowner. Some of the advantages communities sec are: increased community beauty and pride, preservation of our heritage, increased quality of life, and an additional attraction for people to move to our a*ca. The proposal the study committee presented did contain "The Secretary of The Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation." which are lhe Standards we must follow and arc not negotiable Any standards that may be adopted al a later date n.ust comply with the above standards and would, most often, be in­ itiated to allow citizens an immediate approval of their project. Because of continued insistence that a com­ mission would dictate paint colors, we specifically stated tn the ordinance "this does not include paint." Hanlon sites another section of the or­ dinance that discusses color Color is not the same as paint. Matching or coordinating brick Only the opponents ot this pian nave said there will be a fee charged to properly owners for their requests. We have stated over and over that we could not find one community that charges the homeowner. The commission is a volunteer group, there will be no compen­ sation by the city for the commission*' effort*. A study like the one that was done by the study committee usually costs between $15,000 and $20,000. Because of over 50 volunteer* with vanou* levels of expertise, this process cost Hastings citizens about $2,200. This included the legal bill of $950. which was completely appropriate It costs lhe volunteer* thousands of hours of their very busy lives. Ask yourself why so many people participated in this effort? Is it because they believed it was something that would be of benefit to themselves and the ci­ ty? Or arc the majority of the people who live in the distrid busybodies and elitists? Mr Hanlon was not approached with the petition because he had already sent in his opi­ nion to the city in the form of a letter, and propnate consideration w nh regard to color As a proponent of this plan. I have con­ tinually explained how this process works and what our ordinance states. There has been no sugar coating There has never been an at­ tempt to hide the fact that this is enforced by an ordinance. We have made the ordinance and other documents available from lhe begin­ ning and even paid to make copies for people. We have had many public informational meetings and encouraged citizen participa­ tion. Mr. Hanlon himself, has been at some of our meetings and had the free copies available to him. hot*e and a fence in his front yard (with a barking dog behind it) that encompasses his front door. We interviewed nine other communities of similar size to Hastings, with historic districts and four of them are currently in the process of creating a second historic distrid. Clearly, it is appropriate for our ordinance to include a process to follow in creating ocher districts. These would only be created if the majority of the citizens included in it wanted it - just like the current one did. Peg Peumch Hastings Hastings schools below student capacity To the editor: The article in last week's Banner. • Welcome 110 new students this year" 1 read with great interest, because of the 180 classrooms that were cleaned this summer. If we put only 21 student* in each, we would have a capacity of 3.780 students The last time we had as many as 3.633 Mudent* was in 1985-6. In 1994-5 the projections to the state is 3.368 and if we add the new 110 students the capacity by 302 students Back in the '80s. I do not recall the desire for a new school rooms and gyms. We must remember that in the next two to tour year*. education could change again with more charier schools. Who knows, maybe we will have one in the southern part of the school district? Who knows, maybe we will have vouchers for each parent to use at any school they choose ’ In the three articles that Supt Carl Schoessel wrote on the school additions, he law However. I was glad when James Millard asked about class, size, that the board the board's union negations with the MEA 'Michigan Education Association) and the AFT (Association for Teachers) That number This was confirmed to me by our state senator As far as declining a student's request to transfer to another district, the discussion is based on the lost revenue for Hastings. If the parent would offer pay this amount lost I bet the request would have been approved. Incidentally. Chris Fluke said that lhe 1991-2 Bulletins No. 1014. No. 1013 was the data that is two years old. If you have D-basc on your computer, you get this on disk. I try to use the latest data, even if it is projected. We always hear that lhe age of the schools as being something bad. The board and ■superintendent should be good steward* of public property that we have entrusted them, with just as we do our children We expect them to be taken care of and not let go for the taxpayer to bail them exit for repair* I sure hope wc have the largest turnout to vote and give the board a clear mandate a* what the voters desire. Let us not vote seven times as Lakewood has. That is costing money each time we vote that could be used to educate our children. Skydive a solid asset to Hastings To me. this means that Skydive Hastings is a tourist attract ion I noticed that employees told every one bow to get into town for lunch. To me. this means that besides Skydive, other Hastings businesses are benefiting from this service. I appreciate the fact that Skydive is drawing people to our beautiful town. Since Hastings has been voted one of the lop 100 small towns in the United States. I've noticed beautiful changes downtown. But this business goes one step further, it brings people to our town in order to see how wonderful it is. I also appreciate the fact that Skydive help­ ing our local economy. Through jobs and tourism, it is helping generate money for our local businesses I hope that our city leaders appreciate them and their business. From now on. when I speak of Skydive Hastings, it will always be with a great d^al of pride and enthusiasm. The fight u on lo protect Michigan', mour­ ning dove, from becoming a larger of hunting. Many people, including hunter,, consider mourning dove, lo be a songbird not a game bird, yet in May the Michigan United Comer vation Club, and the National Rifle Auocial»n backed Senator Philip Hoffman in iniroducnng Senate Bill 529, which would add these small, peaceful bird, lo lhe liu of 38 specie, already hunted. SB529 passed the Senate by just one vote more than lhe minimum needed. During the floor debate against SB529. Senator Harry G*st. a lifelong NRA member and hunter, spoke against the bill, staling there is enough violence in this world and enough game specie, io kill without adding this gentle bind lo the slaughter. There is no biological reason to hunt mour­ ning doves. They present no population management problems; and if hunted for food, provide only about two half-dollar-size pieces of meat They eat weeds and unharvestable crop seeds that fall lo the ground They do not eat crops. Mourning doves are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents at their bird feeders. They regularly roost on power cabte*; and phone lines resulting in expensive outage* when lines are shot. To stop SB529 in committee, write lo House Conservation Committee, c/o Mick* Middaugh, Chairman (SI7) 373-0839 and ask that they kill this bill in committee. Ask that mittee member. .■ If SB529 passes committee, it can still be defeated in the house this fall. Contact your dressed. State Capitol. Lansing. Ml 48909-7514. The dove is a gentle bird and symbol of . peace, currently in desperate need of our: protection. Cynthia Jo Woodin Hickory Corners Is this not a form of harassment? We recent­ ly voted the school millage down, and now. we will be voting on it again. It seems as though "no" will not be taken for an answer! And then (to gain our sym­ pathy). there are those letters to the editor staling that we do not care about the children. I wonder who they think they are. telling me I Perhaps those who wish to could start fund- * raisers. Merchants could donate items to be * raffled, donations could be made from those. ’ * who have a lot more than others. They may ' voting no had nothing lo do with whether or they tary school were built, how would they afford to run it? Another millage? We all would like the very best of everything, wouldn’t we. but in reality we usually do not get it! I believe a child can still Historic district US. Senate The citizens of Hasungs would be smart to heed Timothy Hanon's advice lo read the proposed historical district ordinance. This group of people are starting lo scare me. called Historical District" are out to do the following: I. Remove your nghls as a property owner lo maintain your oWn property as you see fit. For example, to tear down an old garage to build a new one, print or side your structure. place a deck on your home and many more restrictions. All on'a residence or property which you pay the mortgage and city taxes. 2. The ordinance would allow expansion of the district at their own desire, again remov­ ing the rights of property owners not currently in the district. The district could "spread" in­ to other areas of the city at the discretion of the historical district panel. And it seems that the historical district panel would be able to do what it wants without input from the City Council. This is very dangerous. Finally, leu face facts. Pennock Hospital owned the property on which the houses were demolished. Pennock has the right to use their own property for their own use. Don't sign the petitions, and if by chance this issue reaches the polls, please vote no. h's time to stop this thing once and for all. Michael Mills Hastings Spancar Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. •.-.■mu: • Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ava., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United Stales House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St , Holland, Mich 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Carton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth • r! House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grave, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Englar, Repubican, P.O Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (ad ot Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (aU of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48903, phone (517) 373-0842. •o by.. Hastings Banner. Inc. A ftwwon at J-Ad Graphs* inc 1052 N BrowSwy HMkngt. M 4005AO0C2 (010) 0*5-0564 John Joechs Frado**- *^ot» Sec-"tv*/ • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edtorl Elaine Gilbert (Am*«bh/ £ano.-) Karen Maucx Barbara Ga« Jean GaMup Cmdy Smith Sharon Witter T1 Stenzetbarton Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • $17 per year n adtommg counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to. PO Bom B Hastings. Ml 49056-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hasbngs. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Chris Mike Wank, Ml’ier football player "Give it lo Barry (Sanders) more.’ Sincerely, Penny ElkinsAf Know Your Legislators. tlevoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Subscription Rates: St 5 per year r Barry County - Marge McGhan Middleville Sarah Holland Community Relations Manager­ Fox I7WXMI CImport ad* aecaptad Monday through FrdayBa-m to 5J0 pm . SaMday • » am Noon Scott Ommen Denise Howel Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge were unaffordable. HastingsBaNNER PrewWct Staahen Jaceb* T'*asu»*f r Don’t say ‘no’ voters don’t care should be the ones to pay? How many school children do you suppose live in rented homes? We keep getting all these advertisements in the mail for free cable hookup, etc. Then, after our hopes are up. they tell us this doesn't apply to mobile home parks. So my thoughts whici. are many, this is false advertisements. It just doesn't seem fair, especially when ve’re on fixed income. these bulletins for lhe 1992-3 and 1993-4 years and in November, you can get the Theodore F. Bu stance Hastings To the editor: Besides being a reporter at a West Michigan television station. I am a resident of Hastings. And it is as a resident of Hastings that 1 am writing this letter On Sept. 2.1 had the pleasure of training at Skydive Hastings Never before have I been so proud to be from Hastings. The employees were professional and thorough. The facilities and airplanes were immaculate. Safety precautions were covered in great detail. There were 28 people in my class, and lo my know ledge. I was the only person from Hastings. Two people I spoke with were from Cable ads misleading Symbol of peace shouldn’t be hunted "I think they need a better offensive line." "I think they need better blockers for Barry (Sanden). "They really need io ptay because they are a good coach. (Wayne) CUT do k anymore. �Pennock decision was appropriate Letters Use common sense on historic district Timcxhy Hanlon would have you believe that a hiMonc diMria would be a bureaucratic nightmare of elitiM busybodies dictating taste to property owners. If this were lhe case, nobody would want to live tn one (me included) Houses wouldn't sell, property values would go down, neighborhtxxh would deteriorate, and it would be u bad deal for the homeowners and lhe city. However, wc have 25 years of experience in this state to sec that just the opposite hap­ pens: houses are on lhe market for shorter periods of time, property values go up at a faster rate, greater than 95 percent of projects are approved, neighborhoods arc stabilized and beautiful to the benefit of both the homeowners and city. Why? Because these things work, and peo­ ple want to live in them’ Thai's why everyone here who has actually lived in a histone district has volunteered along the way on the project because they all have had positive ex­ periences Thai's why many cities have created more than one diuna It a hard enough to get one created, tot alone a second, if it weren’t an extremely positive thing. Instead of being administered by bureaucrats, the commission is made up of people who live in the district, and technical experts. These people have lo live by the same standards they set. The historic district is really -bout taking the power away from the politicians and put ling it in the hands of neighbors and property owners Maybe that’s why the City Council voted n down without any discussion. rent), vehicle payment, insurance (auto and of course health), food, clothes for school or yourself. How about a fixed income of Social Securi­ ty? Try to budget in our walk of life. Now that you’ve figured your $5 to $6 per hour budget, how about trying to pay for lights, water, phone OK. H’s getting wider. Don’t forget some heat bills. Remember and try to have a very Merry Christmas Karen Buslance Hastings Ward O. Weiler Hastings Editor's Note: Public school budget informs lion is available to anyone. Brenda Teegardin Hastings Pennock’s act was shameful Don’t blame the City Council for houses. The Name belongs to the board of directors of Pennock Hospital and Mayor Mary Lou Thai ts not i non-profit outfit down on c3ji grab or steal. Look at your Nils. The board of directors is supposed to be m>de up of citizens to give the local conn mpnity a hospual^q kcpfiwd of The actions shpwn so far arc far from being above boay^c In; fact, there should be some soul searching. Yes. they should be replacing some key plgyers. Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton should go! Who is and has furnished lhe money behind alt the ventures of Pennock'’ Health fitness, ccgme. volunteer services. Know Your Schools: by Carl Sdwrael, SapcrUMMfatt Information about the Hastings Area School System Bond will help SE School Southeastern Elcmci.’ary School was open­ ed in 1954. and had sevei?l classrooms added ten years later Except for roof problems over the years, the building has stayed in pretty good conditKin, but some additional spaces and changes in lhe exiMing facilities need to bcowk, .......................... .□A 1« .. --qc Passage,of .the bond issue will allow,4c Hems listed below to be done at Southeastern: • Specialized inMructional areas for science, music and art will be developed. Such areas weren't built into Southeastern School 40 years ago and are important to to­ day's students • A compute lab and other improved technology training for students will be pro­ vided. Schools constructed in the 1950s and 60s weren't built for today’s technology Since today 's students muM have technology B4’s at risk because of pickup policy To the editor: My child is enrolled in the B4’s program This is a school just for 4-y ear-olds. I have a problem with th- busing system We live over 200 feet past lhe drop-off and pick-up point on M-37. The morning bus driver and the afternoon bus driver will not pick up or drop off my child in front of our driveway. They want and expea my 4-yearold lo walk lo the bus and back home from the drop off spot, over 300 feet on a busy road (M-37) by herself They (bus drivers) arc responsible for the safety of my child and other children during pickup and drop off. We have talked and complained to the bus system about this problem. They tell us that they don’t have lime lo pick up or drop off children in front of their driveways. Schools must answer questions "Hastings ACT scores up over past five years” - Hastings Banner Sept 7. At the July 10 HaMings School board meeting. I had several questions written down to have answered. One - Why do so many out of school have trouble making change at a cash register? The answer I got. however feeble, turned to computers. After listening to this for a few minutes. I countered with a new question: what happens if that child does not know that 2 plus 2 equals four? This ended all further discussions. I would like to see this school bond issue turned down and force the school board to open its books and answer all questions with no time limit set to anyone. This would in­ clude everything from lop management to leaching, salaries, building and transportaiHin Many can’t afford new school, additions No. no. no! For 35 years this is what we told our boys from day one as little ones. Now what is so hard to understand wHh that word? Knowing the money has already been set aside for the new school, people, no matter what way you vote, should realize it has been decided that will be a new school! It may be sooner than you think. Does it matter that jobs will be lost at Hastings Manufacturing? People who have recently purchased new homes or vehicles, where will their help come from? The payments Mill go on. There arc lots of jobs out there, that’s all you hear, but tot’s see some of you try to budget expenses on $5 or $10 an hour. Remember, there are house payments (or I would like to commend Pennock Hospital on the fine job they did with those bouses that they own on Green Street. I feel they kept their agreement with lhe ci­ ty Those houses were old. not historic. Now if Peg Peurach and Lisa Iberle had their way. Pennock would have had lo pul tons of money into these houses and they Mill wouldn't be historic. Just because a house is old doesn't make it hiMoric. I don't sec why they are getting petitions to have the hiMoric district on the ballot. Mom of the people who live on Green Street don’t want this. Why doesn't "no” mean "no” The same thing with the school bond issue, "no" means "no." We got the extra 2 per­ cent sales tax so we could keep our property taxes down. Floyd Yesh Hastings The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 14, 1995 — Page 5 training for a successful future, this is a definite need. • Appropriate spaces for special education services will be provided, instead of being to be available, special education students will have needs met in appnwiale facilities as classroom spaces that useoto serve 25 to 30 students are converted to'serve far fewer students as required by law. • The school's over-crowded library will be expanded and the all-purpose room will be enlarged in order to better accommodate school and community programs. Donald W . Johnson Middleville Two Summerfest exhibits ‘fantastic’ Due thing could improve thme of us on cinches could not uind walking n far to see some things I don't know how to get us ebser. but it would help some people. TThc.-c was one exhibit that if you missed it. ydu really missed something. Over al lhe Democratic Hall. Mike Hook had a fantastic dupiay about Abe Lincoln, hundreds of items fdr you lo view. A greal collection indeed. lAlso. there was Jerry Monon, professor of Jdumalum at Michigan State University and former reporter for lhe Battle Creek Enquirer, traveling from Hodunk lo Podunk. visn.ug /imuhtdby Mark D. Christensen ol Edward 0. Jones * Don’t put off investing John Smith plans to begin inveMing after he saves up a bunch of cash and when conditions arc "just right.” Jane Doe. on the other hand, invests $50 every month in a mutual fund that meets her objcaives for safety and growth. Who has a better chance of building up a large nest egg? InveMing does not require expert timing or big sums of cash. Too often, individuals put off beginning an investment program, think ing they need to accumulate a large initial deposit and invest it at just the right time. On the contrary, systematically inveMing small sums of money on a regular basis through all financial conditions often provides better results than a large, one-time investment. To illustrate the long-term benefits of systematic inveMing. tot's assume an in­ dividual invested $2,000 in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index on his birthday every year from 1964 to 1994. These 30 systematic an­ nual deposits, totaling $60,000. grew to $470,461 — nearly eight times the amount invested. Although past results do not guarantee future performance. illustrations like this focus mx only on lhe value of syMematic in­ veMing. but also on the ber-.ftts of a long-term approach. During the 3O-year period in our example, many events occurred to discourage were on display at the Democratic Hall. j 50 pictures for your viewing pleasure. Also, on the Ust day. Sunday. I brought history. and missed visiting with Mike .»nd Jfrry. you missed akx. Roy W. Kent Hickory- Comers HASTINGS KIWANIS CLUB W0B1D THSVEIi SERIES ^Police Cars For Sale IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDS FUTURE. U S SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT. For a recorded message of current rate information, call 1-80O-4US BOND a 1-800-487-2663 The Hastings City Police will be accepting sealed bids on the following vehicles: fl —1993 Ford Crown Victoria, white in color. 88.846 miles, rebuilt transmission. #2 — 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, dark blue in color, 75,678 miles, marginal transmission. Both vehicles contain police package options and will be sold In "as Is" condition/ no warranty. Vehicles can be seen and blds submitted to: FuH-time position with minimum five years background in accounting with computer knowledge, payroll experience and com­ munication skills. Send resume' to VIATEC ingful savings and gives Iasi, fair, friendly service. DoadHne: 9/22/95 • 4:00 pun. City of Heatings baa the right to refect any/ell bids Nashville. Mr. & Mrs. Lee Watkins & Mrs. Jeannette Watkins of Hastings & Mrs. Irene Olson of Elgin. N.D. are proud to announce the birth of their son. grandson & great-grandson Alexander Justin Anderson Bom 9/5/95. wt. 7 lbs., 13-1/4 oz. at Pennock Hospital. / HOUSEKEEPER Full, Part Time, On Call Pennock Hospital is seeking full, part-time and OnCall Housekeepers to work 1st or 2nd shifts. Call a Farmers Agent for The successful candidate must be able to follow stan­ boat insurance. demands of the job. be dependable and thorough in dard procedures and instructions, experience is helpful but not necessary. Pennock Hospital offers a complete compensation GARY BEGG AGENCY package which includes competitive salary, an in­ Auto. Home, Like. Commercial novative ’menu-style’’ Flexible Benefits Package that 126 S McNgan. Hastings. Ml <90M is prorated for Part Time employees: Paid Time Off Fas: MS-M14 System, and much more. Please submit apphcation/resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 Amenta meet physical work, and have good previous work history. Prior GARY BEGG, LUTCF (616)948-3112 > r or Kiwanis Club Members J KIWANIS CLUB of HASTINGS 1995 World Trave! Series SEASON TICKET 1996 7 ADMISSIONS » 7 SHOWS Hastings City Polica Department Farmers Insurance Group ance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; REMINDER OFFICE 102 S. BROADWAY, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 P.O. Box 340 Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. Dhcovef the advantage ol investing: civil rights issues. Vietnam trade deficits, oil crises. Watergate, a falling dollar, skyrocketing inflation and interest rates, and a slock market crash. There were roughly 8.000 investing days in that period, yet the market made most of its gains in only 90 days. Know­ ing wuich 90 days to be in the market. though, would have been virtually impossible Long­ term investors who stayed in the market through all conditions would have been rewarded. Yet another example reinforces the value of long-term inveMing. A study by Ibbotson Associates, a firm well-respected for its statistical data on the securities market, show­ ed that during lhe 69-year period from ycarend 1925 through 1994, larger company slocks averaged annual returns of 10.2 per­ cent. and smaller companies averaged 12.2 percent. While short-term returns were pro­ bably a lot lower during certain periods of those yean, overall, stocks provided attrac­ tive returns for investors who Muck with them for the long term. Trying to save up for one big investment, and attempting to predict the perfea time to inveM for lhe short term, can be extremely difficult. On the other hand, starting now with smaller amounts ts not only easier, it can he much more rewarding. Tlckata Available at... Payrell/Accauntina Cleric tor >our insurance call Very concerned and upset parent. Tern Dinger HaMings FINANCIAL services be listed? No. they don't list a poison Ji's so that the cost of a doctor 's visit is pro­ hibitive The> right there al Pennock, where cost should be a a minimum. What a shame and a shameful aa. pact with the Devil! By Mate law. children under the age of 5 cannot walk to and from the bus slops, that they have to get picked up and dropped off at the drive way of their homes Wc pay for these people to work driving buses and they don't want to follow the law because they say they don't want to mkc any extra stopsS than they have to Well. I say they'd better start This bus system and the system itself is for the birds and it’s putting our small children in danger Bus drivers should start thinking of the safety of kids instead of thinking of their paychecks and getting home earlier EOE ©©©©©©© RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 1995, commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered Include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of William J. Rudd for rezoning of properly located at 6150 N. Middleville Road in the Township. This property is currently zoned “A-1" Agricultural. The applicants seek rezoning to the “03" General Business District or C-4 light manufacturing & transportation service district for the front portion of the property, 300 feet starting from the center of M-37 and ending approximately 80 feet behind the existing building and will Include the entire width of the property. Balance of land will remain as it Is. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charier Township Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed amend­ ment at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan, Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 14, 1995 JWbao M. Allerding HASTINGS - Wild! M Allerding. 85. of Hastings, passed away on Friday September I, 1995 st Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Sbe was born on June 13,1910in Gobles, the daughter ot Henry and Rosa (Nunn) Poulson. She wss raised in the Middleville area and attended Middleville schools, graduating on May 31.1921 from Middleville High School. She was msrried to Vera C. Allerding on June 9, 1928 at the Middleville Methodist Parsonage. They lived in the Freeport area for a brief time and in the Coats Grove area of Barry County since 1932. Mrs. Allerding was a homemaker and for many yean worked at the former "Smith's Grogery" in Costs Grove. She was a member of the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church, Ok Hi-Noonen, Sarah Circle of the Church, long time Red Cross Volunteer and former Treasurer of the Costs Grove Ifbiurr, Jim Surtraky. Hum 948-4045. Sunday Services - *30 a.*., Bfcto School; 10.30 a.*.. School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vera, on February 21.1984; grandson. Edward Wilkes; great granddaughter, Tina Harding, great grandson, Spence Knowles; brothers, Ono, Eldon and Clinton Poulson, sisters, Dorothy Roberts, Valda Mae Haskins and Iva Lantz. Surviving are three sons, Vera Allerding of Hastings, Duane Allerding of Hastings, Kevin Allerding of Hastings; four daughters, Betty handing of Alto, Margaret Wilkes of Freeport, Joan Boehmer of Bellevue, Terri Can of Cedar; 20 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; sister, Veraabelle Huff of Lake City. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday September 12, 1995 at the Grace Lutheran Church with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South tt M 79 L awrencc Hubley. pastor. phom 945-3397. Church phone 945-4995. Kathy Caesar, choir director Sun­ day monung 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship; 1140 a m. Sunday School; 640 p.m.. Evening Worstap. 7:13. Youth Feifawthip Nursery far all service* Prayer meeting. 740 p.m. Wednesday. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 PLKASANTV1KW FAMILY CHURCH. 2401 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Pauor Swyrta Wngfa. (616) 736-3021 *.■>.; Sunday School 1140 a.«.; Sanday Brautag Service 6:00 p.m. Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 a m Sunday School; Church Service 10:30. Youth HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand Si., Hasting*. Pastor David Burps. 946-8B90 or 948-2667. Sunday School 10 a.m; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday BMe Study 7 p.m. If iitrrsttsrl m a QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 Weal. Putter Susan Trvwbndfe (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; WonMp II a.m.. Alter ' — * " v. .' l - » - .4 — . a4 — jcroui agpec kai p. nr. P.O. Bo« 63. Hatting*. Ml 49051 GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly called The HartmgR Grace Brethren Church). 600 Pmrcll Rd . I mile eatt of Hasting*. Rua Sarver. Pastor bnermu. 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ ver* 9:45 am. - Bftie CImscs -• far all -gev 1040 a.m. - Morning Wontap 3:30 p.m Youth mectrna with George and Barb Kia^ie. 945-9116. 6:30 p.m - Bible ttudy far all. Thunday. 7:30 pm., prayer and Bsbic ttudy. thermit your fart Thunday. 7:30 p.m. Devotam* art aofthail far the yorah THORNAPFLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2730 Wall Lake Rd JcOrcy A. Ames. Pmtor Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday wonhip 940 a.m. art 10.45 a.m. Sunday Children’s church Tuesday prayer art chare time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday freeing service 6:30 Dm MO Youth arouD wow WwteXy pm.^S Nwwo ■nM* far Wl wren, Sr-, dw wkote twwh. DELTON - Alice M«y Boulter. 60. of Delton, puied »wiy on Wednesday, July 26, 1993 at St Muy'i Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was bora on July 28,1934, the daughter of James a Mary (Zimmerman) HennenitL She graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1953. Mrs. Boulter was a homemaker and a volun­ teer for B.P.OJf. Ambulance for several yeara. ^Sbewaa a member of the Orangeville Bapdat She enjoyed sewing, gardening, crafts and loved her grandrhiidrwn She was married to Robert Boulter on August 29. 1953. Preceding her in death woe her parents; infant sister, brother, Donald Hermenitt Surviving are her husband. Robert; daught­ er, Mary A Leroy Webb of Gobles; son, Dan A Amalia Boulter of Oangeville; four grandchil­ dren, Chris A Matt Webb, Danny, Jr. and Michell' Boulter two sisters, Arlene and James Little ot Mattawan A June and Joseph Swoboda of Plainwell; two brothers, Kenneth A Betsy Hennenin of Plainwell and Ronald A Ruby Hermenltt of Delton; several nieces and "'Inasml Services were held on Saturday July 29, 1995 at the Williams Jnineral Home with Pastor Dsn Bowman officiating. Burial was in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton or Wayland Ambulance Service. Enve­ lope! available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan, 0 Kent Keller, Pastor Sally C. Better. Diractor of Chnmmi Education Becky Oexler, Program/Youth Director Thunday. Sept. 17 9:30 a.m. and 1140 a.m. Morning Wonhip (9:30 service broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery provided far both services. 9:30 in Church School far aB ages. 10J0 a m. “Cofloe Hour** m the dimng room; 1140 a.m. Women's Organuaboaal Honorarium; 640 p.m. Pottack Dinner and Program far the Youth Manner Misuon meet Wednesday. 740 p.m.. dup II us. Brart« Services 6 p.m Wifanifay: BMe Stody 7 p.m. Nrrwmn Herron. Iftairtr Phone 945-2938. BMe Survey on vidaoa in the home. Prue BMe Cor rseportencc Course.. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHUSCH. 2415 McCaaa U . Habv. Ml 49O3S Father Gate Johnson Vicar. Phone ST. ROSE CATHOLIC 623-2050 (Delton) alter 6 p.m. CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson, weekdays or all day weekend* Ftther Chartea Ftaher. PMor. Sunday Moramg Prayer 9:45 a.m.. 5—fa) Mans 4:30 p.m ; Sunday Maa* 1040 a m - 1928 Book of Menem 840 a_« art 11:15 a_m.. Common Prayer Confessions Saturday 440-4:30 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF p.m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. WELCOME CORNERS Paetor Phone 945-9414 Sunday, UNITED METHODIST Sept 17 - 840 wad 10:45 a.m. Holy CHURCH. 3185 N. Brandway. Cimmseim, 930 Sunday School Hatt mg*. Ml 49058 Pauor Carl (all apes) Thursday. Sept. 14 Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 1.40 AA. Saturday. Sept 16 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard, 840 NA. Monday. Sept. II - 740 945-5974 Woratap Services - WELCA Coord. Council Tuesday, Snrtay. 940 art art 1140 a.m.; Sept 19 — 7:00 Steph. Sunday School. 9:45 a m 4-H SuppTSuperv. meets Mondays. 6.30 p.m. to 840 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST p.m. BMe Study. Wednesdays. CHURCH, Comer Stale Rd., and 5:13 p.m. at Defares Gaspers, 801 Berber Rd . HaUingi Men s Boltwood St.. Rev. Daaiel FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 Breakfmt will be mectmg the third Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. B. Waadfaa-a. llitagi Mktagao Smardsy of each morah until far­ DornM Brail. Aaaocifae Pastor. 946-6004. Karas Shortay. Sartor ther notice. Call Mr. Stophea Lewis Rev. Tod Clark. Youth Pamor. Mur James R. Barren. Amt. ■t 945-5365. Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday School. 11 Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday a.m. Morning Worship. 6 p.m. School 9:45 art.. daaaea far ail Evening activities. Wednesday 7 ages, 1140 a.m. Morning Woratap p.m. — share groups in various Service. Jr Church ap ta fa ST. CYRIL’S ’ CATHOLIC homes Contact church office far Grade; 640. Erart* Service. CHURCH, Nashville Father info, on these Prayer art Bible Wifanfaj: 6 JO Avena Oaha, Chartea Pirtcr, Ptotor. A mirtna ttudy at the church 740 |.m.. Teens m Houeeman nf St Rom Cadadic Church. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED Hall; 740 p.m.. Adult* Prayer Hastings Sunday Mam 9.30 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH, comer mrrrag; 8:13 p.m., Adah Choir practice GRACE COMMUNITY of Green art Church street*. Dr. CHURCH, meeting at Maple Bufford W. Coe. Pmtor Margaret CEDAR CREEK BOLE, Cedar VaDey High School Pastor Don HoUeabeck. Director o( Christian CrmA Rd.. I au Sooth. Pastor Rcacoe, (517) 852-9228 Morning Educatna. Craig Stapen. Musk Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Coordmator art Organist Church Brent Nraatam. Phone 623-2265 Sunday School at 1040 art; Wor- Time Before the Service. Nursery, phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free dup 1140 art.; Erart« Service at children s miniatry, youth group, building with elevmor to ail floor* Bnwdcatt of worship service over 640 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer BMe adult small group ministry, leader WBCH FM-AM st 1930 am dteptraimat 740 p.m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 930 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m.; Worship 1140 a m. — with The Church Page Is Paid for by child care for infants art toddler* The Hastings Banner, the Churches thru age 4 and Junior Church for ages 5 thro I. WEDNESDAYS: and these local Businesses: Family Church Night - Prepared light meal 640 p.m . Bible Study HASTINGS SAVmOS S LOAN, FA and Activities for Kids 6 45 p.m.; Hating, and Laka Odaaaa First Wednesday of month is Game Nlffa far all age* THURSDAY WMN FUNf BAL HOMf Chddrea i Choir 4:00 p.m.; Youth Haatlnga Handbells 4JO p.m.. Handbell Choir 6 30 p.m . Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m Sunday. Sept. I0 FUXFAS INCOBPOBAnD RETURN TO FALL SCHEDULE ol Hatlnga — Grandparent* Day. Sunday School Rally Day art Commental NATIONAL SANK OF HAST1NO1 Breakfast Tuesday. Sept. I2 - Hi Marnbat F.O.I.C. Nocmers Potluck art Program I240 Noon Wednesday. Sept. I3 — Prayer Group 11:30 a.m.; U.M. THI HAtTIHOI BANNf R AND BtMINDf B Women Luncheon and Program at 1852 N Broadway — Haatlnga I2 00 Mum Saturday. Sept I6 — FtkimK Gnvp SchiNJ Duy* PlNluck BOILFT PHARMACY b 30 pm. Gusto ill Class Potluck ■■Praacflpuona" - 118 S. Jaftaraon — 845^429 and Program 6 00 p m SUPPORT GROUPS - V.l P »(Visually Im­ HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. paired Pernios) 9 30 a m. Gr*t Fri­ Hatlnga. Michigan day of month September thru May. Narcotics Anonymous 12 Noun Munday. Wednesday and Friday, HASTINGS HMR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. art 8 00 p m Thursdays. Al-Anon 770 Cook Ad - Haatlnga. Michigan 12 30 p m WedneMlays. TOPS No 338 - 9:15 a m Thursday* NASHVILLE AREA | |_______ Alice May Boulter PLAINWELL - Marietta L Hecker, U, of Plainwell and formerly of Cloverdale, passed awsy on Sannday, September 9,1995 at Plain­ well Life Center in Plainwell. She was born on April 13, 1907 in Battle Creek, the daughter ot Albert Morse A Dossie Rute Mrs. Hecker gradusted from Hastings High School. She was an office worker for a number of yean in Nashville. She lived most of her lifetime in Barry County. She was married to Eldon Hecker. rTcccuiQg Dei ill ocaui were ner nmoiQu, Eldon; parents; daugheer, Mary Jean Hecko'; srepfather. Wallace NaDell. Surviving are a sister, Arvena Lewis of Shel­ byville; three nrpbewi A spouses, Fred A Chariine Lewis of Shelbyville, Robert A Joy Lewis at Hartxr Springs. Ronald A Laura Lewis ot Wnt Graveside SerAces were held on Tuesday September 12,1995 at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville with Pastor Du Bowman of the Orangeville Baptist Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. |JadlR. Donley Michael Gregory Lukeman HOLTON - Michael Gregory Lukeman, 41, of Holton and formerly of Gull Lake, passed rwiy oo Friday, September 8, 1995. He was born oo August 23,1954 in Colum­ bus, Ohio, the aon of Albert Lukeman and Daisy I rr Carroll. He graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1973. Mr. Lukeman had been a superviwr since 1911 at the SJ>. Warren Paper Company in Muskegon. He loved hunting, fishing, breeding German Shepherds, restoring can and old movies. He was preceded in death by his mother. Lee lukeman in 1975. Surviving are his father, Al Lukeman of Gull Lake; ion, Ryan Lukeman of HuraL Texas; two listen. Karen Lukeman of Herndon, Virginia, Carol Dubins of Stoctaon, California; one brother, Joe lukeman of Gull Lake; several sums, uncles and cousins. Funeral Mass wu held st Si Ann's Church in Gull Lake on Wednesday September 13, 1995 with Father John Klobuks celebrant Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Hone in Delton. John William Wat BATTLE CREEK ■ John William Weak 67, passed away on Friday, September 8, 1995. He wu born on July 4,1928 in Flint, the son of Fsy A Dea (Titmus) West He graduated from HillKlale High School in 1946 and received Degree from Hillsdale College in 1953. Mr. West wu employed fa several years at Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek. He retired as Plant Supervisor of SKF in Sunny Vale. California He served with the Air Face from 1946-1949. He wu s member of the Seven Dwarfs Model Airplane dub in California. Mr. West enjoyed building remote control model airplanes, vegetable gardening aqd sports. He wu preceded in death by a sow, JoM Charles West in 1981. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Richart (Peggy) Sup of Dowling, Mra. Jinn Haveman of Battle Creek; two granddaughters, Jenny * Nick! Haveman; sister, Mra. Robert (Martha) Guyse of Jonesville. Qematioa hu taken place at bis requeK Memorial Services were held al the home of his daughter A sow-in-law, Peggy A Riduuri Stapp on Tuesday September 12, 1995 with Pasta Larry Kiser of Richland Bible Chmdi officiating. Memorial contributions may be made lo Binder Park Zoo. Arrangement were nude by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. | Raymond C. Unapkau HAZEL GREEN. ALABAMA - Raymond C.Tompkins, 71, of Hazel Green. Alabama aid formerly of Haatlnga, passed away on Saturday Sqxember 2, 1995 at Huntsville HospitaL He wu ban at August 16,1924, the son 4f Aha and Chester Tompkins. He attended and graduated from Hastings Schools. Mr. Tompkins waked fa Eaton Matxtfaeturing in Battle Creek fa 30 years u a Draftsmin Engineer. After retiremem, he moved to Alabama and waked vtrioos engineering jobs, and fa the past 6 yeara, wu Asaistam io fays Pawn Shop in Huntsville, Alabama. He wu very active in the Moose Lodge serv> ing two yesra u Jr. Governa, and also in the Elks Lodge. He wu preceded in death by his wife, Jackie; brother, Orril; mother. Aha. Surviving are his daughter. Sue Bubnu df Hastings; stepdaughter, Julie Walker of Battle Creeki sona, Tom A Mike of Virginia; three grandchildren; one great granddaagham; brother, Roa of Deltoc; stepfather, Geas Mos Cremation hu taken place. j> Graveside Services will be held on Sunday September 17,1995 at 4:00pm at the Dowling Cemetery. | DETROIT - Jack R. Donley, 71, of Detroit, passed sway on Monday, September 4,1995 u hit residence. He was born in Hillsdale, the ton of Ray and Faye (Brown) Dailey of Hastings. He attended school in Hastings util he was 12 then moved to Killmazoo where he gradusted and attended Western College. Mr. Dooley wu a member of Sl Lukes Boys Choir and sang in many concerts in the Midwest area. He was a Naval Fighter Pilot serving in the carrier Bellewood in the South Pacific during World War II. Surviving are one sister, Betty Donley Howes of Hastings; nephews, Rcderich Psou of Austin. Texas, Raymond Psnu of Phoenix, Arians, Gordon Howes of Hastings; one niece, Suana Howts Larson of Austin, Texas. Cremation has taken place ud there will bet Military Memorial Service U Pt Custer Nstional Cemetery at a later date Memorial contributions may be made lo die Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Ginbech Funeral Home in Hastings. | Marjorie L. Howell| HASTINGS - Marjorie L. Howell, 63. of Hasunp, passed away on Saturday September 9, 1995 at her residence. She was born on January 7,1932 in Augusta. the dau^uer of Frederick & Violet (Harberwn) Smith. She was raised in the Richland area, attended Richland Schools and graduated from Richland High School. She was married io James “Gene’’ Howell on July 25,1952. They moved to the Hastings area in 1972 from Gull Lake. Mrs. Howell was a member of the Richland Order ot lhe Eastern Star. Surviving are her husband. James “Gene" Howell of Hastings; brother, Donald Smith of Palmetto, Florida; brother &. wife, Stanley and Edith Smith of Michigan Qty, Indiana; many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Respecting her wishes there will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Charity of One's Choice Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Dorna M. Gallagher NASHVILLE - Donna M. Gallagher, 77. of Nashville, passed sway on Monday, September 11. 1995 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She wu born on November 22, 1917 in Chester Township of Eaton County, the daughter of Albert and Emma (Pottry) Davis. Mrs. Gallagher attended Charlotte Schools and worked as a waitress most of her life in Charioae and Lansing. She also drove s laun­ dry track in Lansing during World War IL She married Eugene Gallagher on August 23, 1963 in Fowlerville. He passed sway in 1977. She wu also preceded in death by sisters, Audrey Davis, Minnie Pratt. Keiths Tordero. lunah Rose, Zeds Black. Vivian Lopez, and Gwendolyn Davis; brothers, Franklin Dsvis, Melvin Davis, and Chester Davis. Surviving are Special Friends. Herbert ud Ruth Am Service of Nashville, Vickie Green. Paula Ramy, and Alice Hulsebos of Nashville; nieces. Marlene (Richard) Bowen of Clurkxte, Maxine Bradford of Brady, Texas and Beverly Raby of Brady, Texas; nephews, Russell (Rose) of Chehalis, Washington and Charles Rose; cousin. Raymood and Mary Kroodsma of Charlotte. V;utalion will be held on Friday September 15, 1995 from 6-8prn at the Maple Valley Chapel-Gemher Funeral Home in Nashville. Graveside Services wiII be held on Saturday September 16. 1995 at 11 00am at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville with Chaplain Richard Genther officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. J. Stuart Clement HASTINGS - J. Stuart dement 92, passed sway on Tbtmdsy September 7, 1995 at — —a, vv- r. r • rr . . rennocK nospii*i tn nuungs. He wu born on January 3, 1903 in Prairie­ ville, the son of Elon A Belle (Stuart) Clement. He wss raised in Bany Coilnty and attended Barry County Rural Schools. He graduated from Hastings High School and went on to attend the former Barry County Normal receiv­ ing his Teacher', Certification. He attended Western Michigan University in Kalamarno and Argubright Business College in Battle Creek He wu msrried to Pauline H. Geriinger on February 11, 1933. Mr. dement wu a member of the Fuat Presbyterian Church, Past Church Deacon and Elder, Directa Emeritus Pennock Hospital Board of Trustees. Directa Emeritus Hastings Savings A Loan Association, Senia Active Member and Put President Hastings Rotary Club. He taught school for a lime in the Ryan A Moore one-room county schools in Barty Comty. He then served 7 yean u Barry Coun­ ty Probate Clerk. He served as Barry County Probate Judge from 1933 until 1947. Having served on the Hastings City Bank Board of Directors since 1935, Mr. dement joined the bank u Officer in 1947, retiring from the bank as First Vice President in 1968. He wu elected to the Hastings Savings A Loan Association Board of Directors in 1938 and later served u President and Chairman of the Board. He served 7 years u 3rd Ward Alderman oo the Hastings Qty Council. He served 48 years on the Pennock Hospital Board Ot Trustees, 17 yean as Board Chairman. He served many yean on Hasungs Riverside Cemetery Board of Directors. He served many yean on the former Barry County Draft Board. He owned Clement Real Estate Company in Hastings fa several yean. Mr. dement wu an avid gardner and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gordon dement Surviving are his wife, Pauline; daughter. Jane Lund ot Alto; daughter A husband. Mary A Greg Guggemos of Okemos; son. John Stuart Clement of Paw Paw; five grandchildren. Services were held on Saturday September 9, 1995 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Emeritus Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial wu in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home ot Hastings. DOWLING - Ines L (Coleman) (Haynes) (Barnes) McCarty, 90, of Dowling, paaaaO away oa Monday September IL 1995 at dm Arrowood Nursing Center in Battle Oreefc., Mra. McCarty wu boro oa October 4,190* in Lakeview, the daughter of William A Dos* (Wilkes) Coleman. She wu raised in Rutland Township <f Barry County and attended the Tamar Country School, Hastings High School and Argubright College in Battle Creek. She lived all her life in Barry County and at ha last address In Dowl­ ing since 1947. . She wu the first Postmistress In Schuhx, where she nd ha husband, George Haynes, owned the “Schultz Sion." for many yeara. S*a wu a bookkeepa fa forma “Goodyea Brothers Hsrtwsre” in Hastings and lasa fa the forma -Barry's Service* in Hastings.;! Mra. McCarty wu a membaof theDowlit^ Country Chapel and the United Methodist Women. She wu also a memba of the Hast ings Rebekah Lodge. Site wu preceded in death by ha husbands. George Haynes in 1947, J.T. Barnes in 1906 and Harvey McCarty in 1981; three brothers; one sima. Surviving ire ba daughter A son-in-law, June and Donald Heath of Battle Creek; grand­ children, Donald Heath, Jr. and Barbara Bail­ ey; four great granddaughters, Lynn, Doon, Denise and Tara; two stepsons, Charles McCarty of Hastings, Jack McCarty of Dowl­ ing; stepdaughter, Mary Jane Jenks of Dowl­ ing; several step grandchildren and saep pent grandchildren; brotha, Francis Coleman of Hastings; many nieces, nephews and great nieces & nephews Funeral Services were held on Wednesday September 13. 1995 at the Dowling Country Chapel United Methodist Church with Reverend's Kay A Merlin Pratt officiating. Burial was in the Dowling Cemetery Memorial contributiota may be made to the Dowling Country Chapel or Bedford Elsa Lioness Club. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 14, 1995 — Page 7 [Woodland News... _________________ X. Daniels-Haines engagement told Gary and Sharon Daniels of Hastings are pteased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Heather to Rick Haines, son of Tom and Winnie Haines of Delton. An October 28th wedding is being planned. Hathaways to mark golden anniversary Carl and Beulah (Boonie) Hathaway will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with V open house oo Sunday. Sept. 17 from 2 to i p m at the Mooae Lodge located at 128 Morth Michigan Avenue in Hastings. ’ Carl and Boonie Mycn were mamed at her parents home in Hastings on Sept. 19. 1945 with Rev. Coldren officiating. The open house will be hosted by their qhiMrtn and grandchildren. Larry and Marge Hathaway of Flushing. David and Cathy Hathaway of Port Huron. Jun and Lindic Hathaway of Jenison. their nine grand­ children. Mandy. Josh. Coney. Melinda. Jay. Jeff. Nicholas. Christopher, and Katie. •: Please join the fanuiy and friends foe cake and ice cream, your presence and/or cwd wrl be a memorable gift to them on their special WvCards may be sent lo 626 N. East St.. Hastings Burtons to observe 25th anniversary We. Linda and Ray Burton, together with our children, Allen and Christine Burton. Harvey Mohr, Jenny Royal and Lonnie Vaskovic invite you to share a special moment in our lives as we celebrate our 25th wedding anruversary Join us for our open house from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday.. Sept. 16, 1995-at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 Wall Lake Rd.. Hastings. Bamums to celebrate 25th anniversary The children of Richard and Betty Barnum of Hickory Comers, want to congratulate them oo tbeir 25th wadding anniversary. The were wed Sept. 12. 1970 at the Hickory Comers Bible Church A celebration will be held on a date to be announced in th. spring of 1996. Labor Day is over, Il Is well into Septem­ ber and suddenly, Il Is fall. The weather is crisp, there are a few or­ ange leaves here and there, football Is being played in lhe park on Saturday afternoon and school buses are traveling on lhe roads. Doug and Judy Mackenzie drove lo Mari­ etta. Ga.. the Thursday before Labor Day and spent a week with their son. Douglas, his wife. Karen and daughter Brians They got back last Wednesday and on Sat­ urday drove to Ann Arbor for U ot M's first borne game. Greg was marching in the huge university band. He Is a junior this year. Next weekend will see the big recycling bln back at the Woodland fire station/ambulanceAown ball building parking lot Township Clerk Cheryl Allen says that the first month with the new company was a success. This lime there will not be so much sorting to do because all paper items, includ­ ing corrugated cardboard, newspapers, maga­ zines, junk mail, and other such will go in one end of the trailer and all plastic, glass, tin and aluminum In lhe other end. If the trailer is hill past a certain percentage, there Is no cost to the township for this service. Also next Sunday. United Methodist mis­ sionary to Japan, the Rev. Javan R. Corl, will speak at the Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday morning worship service al 9-30. He will speak on the subject “Other Sheep Na of This Flock." Rev. Corl has served in Japan fa 40 years, working in lhe United Church of Christ in Japan (the Kyodan). He Is currently on icrminal home assignment In the U.S. with his wife, fulfilling a speaking schedule after which retirement will follow in September 1996. The Lakewood Church has been regularly sharing In the support of Rev. Corl's min­ istry in Japan. Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance volun­ teers and Auxiliary held the fall's first Sun­ day dinner at Cunninghams' Acre on Sun­ day. They ser-ed 175 dinners this time. The next dinner wi J be lhe second Sunday in Oc­ tober. Oct. P. and lhe menu entree will be Swiss steal.. After me dinner, winners were drawn for the annual quilt raffle fa which tickets have been sold all summer The winner of the f.rst prize, a very special crazy quill with gold feather Hitching, pzviomlnaiely in green, (and one that I wanted badly because it A group of youngsters take part in competitions during the Lakewood United Church's Rally Day observance. fa lhe family get-together. Lakewood United Methodist Women held a salad supper, program and business meet­ ing last Thursday at the church. Quilter Ma­ rietta Zuart from Grand Rapids gave a pro­ gram about quilts based oo lhe Bible and she had some very impressive sampler of her work to show. There were 37 ladies al the event. Rally day was held at lhe church on Sun­ day with a special program fa lhe morning worship service, Sunday School promotions, and a pig roast in the evening. Four teams of kids who were registered fa lhe Sunday evening programs participated in a scavenger hunt fa sports related items John Wake had hidden around the church grounds before the dinner. PUBLIC NOTICE EXCESS SINGER SEWING MACHINES AND SERGERS The V.B.R. education Department placed orders in anticipation of large school sales Due lo budget cuts these sales were unclaimed. These machines must be sold. The Singer Sewing Machines sew al fabrics. L»rix, carwas. uphoUn nylon, sketch, vinyl, sik. EVEN ON LEATHER Machines are designed to zb zag. orercast. buttonhole, and much mae Wrth 10 year NWIONWIDE WARRANTY Now $148. regular $329. Also fmitod quantity of various brand name sergers. Credit Cards ■ C.O.D. We ship U.RS. Call 1-800-658-4376 Ext. 91 reminded me of one from my childhood) was won by Ned Koulhman from Ionia. The second-place quilt Wu won by Bryan Hcngesbacb from Portland. Tarr ah Eggers won lhe third-place prize. Which wax a pair of tickets 10 next month’s fflnner. Another season of Slay Time programs is being planned by a group of preschool par­ meeting at WoodbutCTuiuxl Brethren Church. Thia program to .free fa children ages 2 to 5 yean. Tboe-will be an open house fa new and interested parents on Sat­ urday. Sept. 23. from I In 3 pan. The first session of Story Time will be held Thurs­ day. Sept 28. at 9:30 in Anyone who wants more information can call 374-7887 a 374-7937. The program in­ cluded stories, crafts, holiday parties, trips, mack and teaming activities. Gretchen Slaier is accepting entrants for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital “Wheels fa Life" Bike-a-tbon. which will be held Saturday. Sept. 30. It will nan al lhe Woodland Fire Station. There will be sports bags. T-shtru and certificates fa the partici­ pants Children will sign up pledges before lhe event and big money raisers will be rewanJal Entry and pledge blanks can be picked up at lhe ambulance office. The family of John and Margaret Smith held a family dinner al the home of Mark and Jeanne Smith Shook in Vermontville on Sunday. Dennis and Kathy brought Adam. Gary and Debbie and ail tbeir children came — Tom and Lynda and Tommy and Rick and Joanne Smith King all from the Woodland area and Roger and Janet Smith Adams from Nashville all joined their parents and David with buying any style ol HomeCrest cabinetry, and we ll give you a Kitchen Aid mulb-functron stand mixer la FREE! Choose from HomeCrest s wide selection of styles featunng quality “S-nDDDQi oner ends October 31 1995 Hours: Mon.-Frt. 8 to 6; Sat. 9 to 12 105 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 KITCHEN HATH Dt$K»N (517) 852-3906 CHECKING ACCOUNTS Introducing six new checking programs that reward you for banking with us. Doris Vrooman to mark 85 years : Hippy 85th birthday Doris Vrooman. Sept 19th. You're never loo old. ; Doris would like to here from friends and I>milv Please send cards to Dons Vrooman. 1551 Franklin. 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MORTGAGE SALE — Default hot been mode In the condition* ol a mortgog* mode by Jomet D PASCHAL and Ann L. PASCHAL hutbond and wifa to Mutual Sovmgt Bonk fib. o M«h.gon Corpora Hon. Mortgog*. doted June X. 1994 ond recorded on July 12. 1994. In liber 609 on pope 740. Borry County Records Michigan. and assigned by mesne assignment to CDC SERVICING INC. by on assign­ ment doted April 19. 1993. and recorded on Juno X. 1995. In Libor 634. on pogo 100. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due ot the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTEEN DOLLARS AND 49 CENTS (Sl02.313.49). including interest at 8 250% per annum. Under the power of sole contained m sote mor tgago and the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgoge wM bo foreclosed by a sole o< the mortgaged promisee, or some pari of them ot public vendue, at the Barry County Cnurthuuse In Hostings. Michigan ot 2 p.m.. o'clock on Thursday. October 5. I99S. Said premises ore situated in TO WNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN Barry County. Michigan ond are BBGMMNG AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 22. TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DISTANT SOUTH 1100.0 FEET FROM THE NORTHEA-T CORNER OF SAID SECTION 22; THENCE SOUTH 220.0 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 22. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 210 0 FEET. PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 46 ISCONDS WEST 237 96 FEET ALONG AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE UNE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES SB MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST 300.60 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH LANDS BETWEEN SA® TRAVERSE LINE AND THE WATERS EDGE OF VON SYCLE LAKE DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH LIES SOUTH 1320.0 FEET AND NORTH 89 DEGREES 3B MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 330.0 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SEC DON 22; THENCE SOUTH B9 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST 1X.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 237.96 FEET ALONG THE INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE HEREINBEFORE DESCRIBED THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST 29.40 FEET. THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES WEST 125 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WATERS EDGE OF VON SY CLE LAKE; THENCE SOUTHERLY AND WESTERLY 70 FEET ALONG SA® WATERS EDGE. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period ihall be 6 monlh(i) from lhe date of such sale, unlei* determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 19480. 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X day* from lhe date ci such »ale. Doted August 24. 1995 FOR ‘NFORMADON. PLEASE CALL CDC SERVICING. INC. (BIO) 642-4202 Trott and Trott. P.C. Attorney* and Counselors 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite XI Bingham Forme. Michigan 48023 Rfa No. 93072455 (9/21) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP August 31. 1993 Special meeting was called to order ot 5 X p.m. Present Bradley. Hansford. House. Munjoy. Bedlord and Edwards. Absent Palmer Adopted millage rates lor operational. Receded the 1996 Budget far adoption at the Sept. 13. 1995 board meeting Adjournment at 5 50 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bodford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M. Edwards Supervisor (9/14) NOTICE OF MORTOAQE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain Mortgoge mode by RICHARD J. ROACH, a single mon. as Mortgagor, to NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS, a Federal Banking Corporation, of Hostmgs. Michigan, os Mortgagee doted July 6. 1990, ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Borry ond State of Michigan, on July 9. 1990, In Liber 502 of Mortgoges. on page 55 through 56 on which Mortgoge there is claimed to be due at the dote of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of Twenty-eight Thousand Throe Hundred One 8 72/IX (S28.XI 72) Dalian, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now re­ moaning secured by said Mortgage, or any pari thereof whereby the power of solo contained in soid Mortgage has become operative; Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mor­ tgage ond in pursuance of the statute in such cose mode ond provided, the said Mortgage will bo foreclosed by o sole of the premises therein described or so much thereof os may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, ot the East door of the County Courthouse in the Qty of Hasting*, and County of Borry. Michigan, that be­ ing the pioce of holding the Circuit Court in and far sold County, on Thursday. October 19. 1995. at 2:00 p.m. o'clock Eastern Daylight Timo In the afternoon of soid day, ond said promises will be sold to pay lhe amount so as aforesaid then duo on said Mortgage together with 10.47 percent in­ terest. legal costs. Attorneys' foes and oho any hues and insurance that said Mortgage doo* pay on or prior to the date of sold sate: which said promises are described in said Mortgage a* fallows, to-wit: The West I /2 of Lot 96 and all of Lot 99. Parker s Lakewood Plat fl. according to the recorded plot thereof os recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on page 82. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. Redemption Period under Michigan Law (MSA 27A.3240) I* six (6) months. The period of redemption will bo six (6) months from date of sole. Doted September II. 1995 NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS A Federal Banking Corporation. Mortgagee LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR 8 BYINGTON By: Robert L. Byington. (P-27621) AiitXneyl ror rsaironoi Bonn Ol nosiings Depot low Offices of Wilbur B Byington 222 West Apple Street Hostings Ml 49058 0248 (10/12) Positive paper Dear Ann Landers: 1 have been pleased to see you occasionally include in your column letters about random acts of kindness. 1 have one that I hope you will enjoy and share with your readers. Perhaps it will serve as an in­ spiration lo others. Last year. Wausau. Wis.. was the subject of a negative story on “60 Minutes.’’ To combat this negative image, our newspaper, the Wausau Daily Herald, talked area businesses into co-sponsoring a “Random Acts of Kind­ ness Week*' this past March. Businesses, organizations and individuals were encouraged to perform simple acts of random kindness for people they knew or didn't know. The response was astronomical. Over 200 businesses and organizations par­ ticipated. The employees of the newspaper went out in groups, wearing “Random Acts of Kindness'* T-shirts, and performed good deeds. Banks washed car windows in the drive-up lanes. Church groups mowed lawns for peo­ ple in the neighborhood. Movie theaters gave out free passes to people waiting in line. One individual walked into a restaurant and bought a cup of coffee for every person in the place. The newspaper ran a hot line for people to phone in the acts of kindness they had witness­ ed. More than 500 calls were received. The response was so tremendous that lhe Daily Herald has decided to do this again next year. This is an excellent example of how one organization in town turned some negative reporting around instead of just griping about it. Thought you'd like lo know. — Tim in Wausau Dear Tim: Four cheers for The Wausau Daily Herald! It has long been one of my favorite papers. Way to go!! Thanks outdated Dear Ann I.andrrt: I have had it up to here with some of your 1955 ideas of what is right and what is wrong. Your “hula-hoop" advice is so dated you make .ne laugh. Why don't 1 .......... 1 1 T'"’".............. .------------------ LEGAL NOTICE X.n-n f -r- ' you hang it up? I am referring mainly to your stand on thank-you notes. I am a 16-year-oid high school student who has two sets of grand­ parents (three actually — my mom remar­ ried). I have received tons of birthday gifts and Christmas gifts, and I have never written one thank-you note in my entire life, and I don't plan to. I believe that people who give presents give them because I bey want to — not so they will get thanked. I telephoned two of my best girlfriends and told them I was going to write to you about this. They said, “Good!” Both of them hate the way their mothers force them to write thank-you nous. I say if someone has to force you to do something, it is not from the heart and has no value. — Honest Teen in Manhasset. N.Y. Dear. H.T. in Manhasset Writing to ex­ press appreciation for a gift is nothing more than good manners, and good manners are not hula hoops. They never go out of style. Have you ever sent a gift, received no acknowledgment and wondered if it was received? If you haven't, it is bound to happen somewhere down the line, and then you will know what this ancient relic is talking about. Meanwhile. I hope you won't mind if 1 thank you for writing. ••••• Gen of the Dny: If you think fishermen and golfers are the world s biggest liars, ask a jogger how many miles he or she ran today. Worthy life? Dear Ann Landers: 1 am enclosing an arti­ cle I read in my local newspaper. I hope you can explain it to me. I'm totally stumped. Here it is: "A North Hollywood man faces misde­ meanor charges accusir - him of beating and choking his girlfriend, then strangling her pet rabbit as she watched in horror. "Raphael Diaz Rodriguez. 24. was charged this week with battery in a dating relationship, punishable by up to one year in jail and a SI.000 fine, and cruelty to animals, which carries a maximum penalty of a year in jail and a $20,000 fine.” Tell me, Ann. did the writer make a mistake? A $1.000 fine for battering a human being and a $20,000 fine for cruelty to animals? is this how little a human life is worth? I find this incomprehensible and outrageous. What do you make of it? — Mystified in Simi Valley. Calif. pear Simi Valley; I agree with yw, ft IS outrageous, but there are going to be some changes soon. Bet on it. Donna Shalala. secretary of Health and Human Services, and Attorney General Janet Reno recently formed the Violence Against Women Advisory Council I was honored to have been asked to join this blue-ribbon: group, which is composed of 40 leaders in law enforcement, public health, victims' rights, social services, the business community, religious organizations, higher education and other fields. You can be sure this advisory council is nof * gswng to be just another government “com| mittee." This group of no-nonsense men antf women is determined to help the attorney general and the HHS secretary implement solutions that will most certainly reduce violence against women. Living testimony Dear Am Landen: You asked for letters from people who changed their minds about suicide or had attempted suicide and failed. I hope you will find room for one more. Ten years ago. everything hit me from all sides. I became depressed and suicidal and sorted to plan my own death I attempted to kill myself in March, but a motel attendant saved me. • I came out of the hospital still determined to end my life. I began saving prescription pills When I went to church in search of answers. I would look around to see if there was a way I might hang myself from the ceiling. In June, f headed for a small town where I thought f would not be found and took 300 prescription pills with me. A friend traced me to the motel. Three other friends fiew up and talked me into going to the hospital. I walked into that hospital with lhe 300 prescription pills, determined to kill myself there. While seated in the lobby with other pa­ tients. 1 picked up a Reader's Digest and opened it without looking at the index. Here is the unbelievable part. Ann. The article I saw was entitled “Before You Kill Youraelf.” h gave several reasons to choose life over suicide. I called a nurse and handed her all lhe pills 1 had hidden in my boot toes and luggage. Yoo should have seen her face. God. friends and that article in Reader's Digest saved me. 1 know you can't print all of this, but please shorten my letter and find space for it in your column. My reason for writing is to help others. P.S. I am doing just fine now. — Been There and Back Dear Been There: What a testimonial! I am pleased to give it the visibility it deserves. Bravo. -■ WTien planning a wrdding, who pays for what? Who stands whtre? "The Ann Landers Guide for Brides” has all the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size en\elope and a check or money orderfor S3.75 (this in^ eludes postage and handling) to: Brides, do' Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Hl 60611-0562 (tn Canada, send $4.55.) C^pyrigirt 1995 CrtMari Syndicate. Inc. iur> » to i n» rthx* ■ MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT TROTT AND TROTT IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY IN FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Dofauh ho* been mode tn the conditions of o mortgage mode by Joseph D. BOUCHARD ond Roxonne BOUCHARD Huibond and wife to COMER1CA BANK (f/k/a Comorico Bank-Bottle Crook, a Michigan Corporation). Mor­ tgagee. dated December 8, 1963 and recorded on December 13. 1983. to Liber 257. on pogo 95, Barry County Record*, Michigan, and re-recorded on August9. 1995 to Libor 637. Pago 230. Barry County Record*. Michigan on which mortgage there i* claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND 41 CENTS (89.858.41), including in­ terest ot 11.250% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice i* hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premise*, or some pari of them, ot public vendue, ot the Borry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan ot 2:00 p.m. o'clock, on October 5. 1995. Said premise* are situated to TOWNSHIP OF HASTWGS. Barry County. Michigan and are described os Commencing to the center of the rood to the Southwest comer of lhe West 1 /2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section II. T3N, R6W. Hasting* Township, and running East along the North line of the State Rood 533 feet; thence East X rods far the place of beginning: thence North 17 rods; thence West 105 foot; thence South 17 rods: thence East to the place - *i—.mv uegenning. The redemption ported shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed m accordance with 19480. 600.3241a. in which case the redemption ported sholl bo X days from the dote ol *uch *ale Dated; August 24, 1995 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL COMER1CA BANK (810) 642-4202 Trott ond Trott. P.C. Attorneys ond Counselor* 30300 Telegraph Road. Suite XI Bingham Forms. Michigan. 48023 F.1*495072681 (9/21) NOTICE BY PERSONS CLABUNG TITLE UNDER TAX DEED - (Revfaed 1M7) The exciting new musical where anything is possible ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY! Hastings Central Elementary Auditorium WED, SEPT. 20, 7:30 PM Tickets available at ail Felpausch Food Centers. S3 Students/Golden Opportunity Card Holders. $5 Adults. For more Information: Up with People Hastings Advance Team Sarah Blackwelder (Colorado! Anke Schmidt (Germany) (616)945-3485 Sponsored by: Felpausch. Thom Apple Valley, Southern Michigan News, J-Ad Graphics, WBCH Radio. To the Owner or Owners of any and all Interests to. or Liens upon rhe Lands hereto described: TAKE NOTICE: Sole was lawfully made of the following described land for unpaid taxes on that land, and that the undersigned has title to the land under tax deed or deeds issued far the land. You are entitled to a reconveyance of this land within 6 month* offer return of service ol this notice, upon payment to the undersigned or to the treasurer of the county in which rhe land is situated, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50% m addition, ond the fee* of the sheriff lor th* ser­ vice or cost of publication ol this notice. The ser­ vice or publication cost* sholl be the tome os if for personal service of a summon* upon commence­ ment of on action together with a sum of 55 X for eoch description, without other additional cost or charge. H payment os described to this notice is not mode, the undersigned will institute pro­ ceedings for possession of the land Description of land: Stole of Michigan, County ol Barry, lot 136. Lakewood Estate. 40B-X7 160 II3-X. Amount paid. Bl 10.17. Taxes for 1991 Amount necessary to redeem SIX 26 plus th* fae* ol the Sheriff. Alic-o Abbott 13 Rees Rd. Delton Ml 49046 To Francis E. and Geneva M Rost 418 Mory Jone Dr Charlotte Ml 48813 (9/21) <41 On Friday night the varsity football team plays Okemos on the home field. Home games are broadcast on WBCH. Games away are broadcast on a delay basis. Saturday. Sept. 16. is the last day to pick up absentee ballots for the upcoming school bond vole. Ballots are available on any business day al the office of the superintenent at the south end of the West Elementary campus with a drive off M-50. Thursday night is the first fall meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. We read in the papers that Mark Doane has joined his father in the offices of Doane-Smith Insurance Agency after eight years of in­ surance experience elsewhere. Also, the firm is adding Citizens Insurance to its line of companies. In another paper we read that the VFW na­ tional convention drew local members Dale and Leebelle Geiger. The Michigan Depart­ ment earned first-place honors in the honor guard competition. The Michigan veterans found Phoenix in August a rather hot place. Two Belding members were in the winning honor guard unit, along with Geiger. Compliments sometimes come from unex­ pected places. A Grand Rapids lady, wife of a pastor, upon meeting a local resident, ex­ claimed that their family had recently attended the Tommy Dorsey concert and thought it was wonderful. They came as a result of hearing the advertising on radio. They marveled that such a small town would be able to host such an entertaining group. She had been here before — years ago. back when the C & O co­ operated with schools in providing an end-ofschool train trip for youngsters Buses came from all directions to either bring children and parents to board the train for a trip to Grand Rapids on the 11:10 train or to pick up children who had already ridden from Lans­ ing. She was one of the Grand Rapids parents who drove to meet the children who went from the depot to the park for a picnic. It was an experience in those pre-1971 yean to see the homeport of all the buses which came to the depot J the merry month of May. Sometimes there were three or four passenger coaches involved with lhe young riders. Central United Methodist Church held a Senior Appreciation Day Sunday. The order the worship came from bulletin on file on 1950 and 1951. complete with proper titles for pastor and organist, no first names. Senior members were invited by mail and transporta­ tion was offered. During the service, all members over the age of 75 were recognized The pastor read a list of those holding the longest record of membership, with Opal Dodge heading the list followed by Dallas Braden. Hale McCartney. Iris Tasker. Helen Robinson and HiId red Davis. In age. Grace Gilson heads the list at 100. Exhelyn Chase at 99. Charles Morrice and Lottie Hough at 98 and Frances Shoemaker at 95. A shared meal was enjoyed by lhe honorees and church members Framed drawings of the church, along with boutonnieres or coim^cs. were given lo the long-term members. There was a display of old Bibles and hymn books. A class of young children had made greetings for the Grandparents’ Day. Ario and Peg Pickens of Lansing attended the Hawk funeral on Sunday. On Saturday evening. Anna Rae Hummel, daughter of Ken and Penny of Woodland was married to Larry Johnson Jr., son of Martha and Larry of Vedder Road. Mrs. Nina Merritt of Lansing attended the Saturday afternoon funeral of her niece, Bar­ bara Peacock. She reports that her sister. Ber­ nice Whiting, a former Lake Odessa resident, is now al the Findley Nursing home at SL Johns. Both were sisters of Barbara's late mother. Margaret Proctor McDiarmid c/' Washington Boulevard. Members of the Gariock family attended the Saturday afternoon wedding of their niece and cousin. Jennifer Gedris of Grand Rapids, and Timothy Kolk of Holland. Widowed Persons’ Services of Grand Rapids area listed ten activities on its September calendar, with two of them nearby. A dinner at Dari's restaurant Aho on Thurs- ’ day was a purely social activity with a potluck and hay ride scheduled for Saturday. Sept. 23, on Freeport road at the farm home of one of the members. This is a division of AARP. Grief counseling sessions are held each month besides activities such as bowling. Peaches, pickles, pears, plums, and other produce items are being canned for winter use. Lids spices, fruit jars and pectin get pro­ minent she’f space in the grocery stores Grapes ire turning purple. Sunflowers and hollyhocks are in bloom In one item last week, it was obvious that the writer certainly did not know her baseball games. The Ripken big event came on Sept. ‘ 6. with the tie record and on Sept 7 with lhe record-setting game number 2131. which was a real thnller to watch. The whole event was worth losing an hour or two of sleep. The game was a home game for the Baltimore Orioles against the California Angels. A further note on lhe Gehrig family is that Dick Gehrig’s son. John, who is a teacher spent some summers in the 1980s teaching at West El during the summer migrant program. Nicholas, the 4-year-old son of Keith and;. Sue Windes of Cartton Center, suffered leg< and foot injuries last week when he ran behind^ a riding lawnmower which was in re vend;' gear so his father could not see him. He is stilly hospitalized and will be confined to bed whed he is released. He is a grandson of Dick and; Gayle Peacock of Lake Odessa. X Members of the local chapter of the Ordety of Eastern Star are invited to share in tha; centennial celebration of Mulliken Lodge No> 161 on Sept 30, Ruth Hiar. (Mrs. Rick), is one of the sur-; viving daughters of Ruth Ewing Stanton ofLansing, who died Sept. 7. Other daughters are Joan Ward in Sunfield and Jackie Leinhan of Nashville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 14, 1995 — Page 9 From Time to Time... ‘In My Time’ by Robert Faulkner byJoyce F. W^nbrecht Robert Faulkner shares his memories of what it was like during the great depression and during World War 11 for a businessman trying to make a living and to keep a business growing He continues: "My draft classification was 3~A, which designated that I was married with at least one child. 1 had little fear of being drafted because they would first take the single men and then the married men without children, so it was like a bombshell when one dreary morning in January, 1944 out of the blue, without any warning, 1 received an order to report for a pre-induction physical in Chicago "The bus was full of Coloma men who had also received notices. There was a joke going about, that said that if the doctors thought you were warm you were acceptable. There were buses from all over, loaded with draftees. . "We were ordered to remove all of our clothes and stand in line for a physical. After getting dressed again, we were sent to a psychiatrist to sec if we were mentally and omotionaly suitable for military senice This exam was more form than substance. Unless you were an obvious idiot or a homosexual your chances of being rejected were virtually ail. "About the last thing that 1 was asked by a recruiter was Which branch of the service do you prefer?' I answered. 'Army.* The recruiter stamped Navy on the back of my hand and on my papers 1 was ordered to report for induction into the United Slates Navy in two weeks. "Naturally I was apprehensive. I had three stores to run. Someone had to load and unload freight and take it to the other stores It was heavy work and I was the only man in my organization and it was impossible to hire a man. as most had either been drafted or gone to work in defense factories. I felt quite a lot of pnde in the thought of be­ ing a member of lhe United Slates Navy, but I needed to delay. 1 went before the draft board in Benton Harbor, explained my situation, asked for 60 days to get my affairs in order. They didn’t seem at all sympathetic so I was surprised when a few days later 1 got a notice that I had been given a six month deferral. Before the six months were up. the armed forces manpower needs dropped and I was automatically deferred indefinitely. "I had been told that in the early part of the century a Dr. BaUrJ^hmll a privafc.^aicr works beyond the south end of Church Street which was lhe street on which wc lived. There was an open field containing springs. Dr. Baker had laid a tile from the springs to the creek behind the house that we'd first con­ sidered buying. He had pumped the water with hydraulic rams. The rams were no longer there. An eight inch tile ran on my side of the street and a good stream of water still flowed into the stream. "In lhe fall of 1943. 1 dug down and found the tile which was under the sidewalk. It was encased in 40-year-old concrete which was as hard as stone. With hammer and chisel 1 broke through die concrete and the tile and cemented in a four inch clay tile. **l then engaged a man with a bulldozer to scoop out a pool. He pushed the dirt to the low sides making a dike. 1 then went to the low end of the lot and again dug down and chisel­ ed through the concrete. I Mocked off the water so it would have to come out at the ocher opening I laid tiles back into my lot and brought the end up to lhe level 1 wanted the pond to be. The pond filled with spring waler in just a few days 1 then got some small troul and dumped them in. They grew fast and by spring were eight to 10 inches long. "The spring of 1944 was very wet. My next door neighbor, lower down the street, had water in his basement which he blamed on me. I’m sure it was he who Mocked the tile in the field where the springs are. I got the fire department to force water back up the tile and wash out the obstruction. In the fall the tile was blocked again and the pond dried up kill­ ing all of my trout. But the fall of 1944 I had other things on my mind. "Juanita told me that she was pregnant. We were very happy and also very surprised. Two doctors had told her that she would never have more children "On the night of May 16. 1945. 1 took Juanita to the hospital. We left David with our neighbors, the Pumphery's. who lived across the street. Robert Pu nphery was David's pal. Linda was born on the morning of May 17th. When I came home David came running across the street "What is it?’ he asked it's a girl!' I The Faulkners going fishing 1917. The Faulkner home In Delton on Orchard Street 1915. The Faulkner home on Broadway Street, Middleville during the 1920s. Main Street (South Street) in Coloma 1995. answered. He hestitated a minute and then very sympatheticaly he said. 'That's better than nothing isn’t it dad?* "The Coloma Water Works were across the street from what had been our po6d. FkMWig wells supplied all the waler for the village. 1 asked a well driller over and said. *1 want a flowing well right here,' pointing to a spot in our back yard beside what had been our pond. A week or so after Linda was bom we had a three inch pipe flowing almost full from a flowing well. The driller struck lhe spring at 53 feet. "The neighbor, whom 1 suspected of sabotaging my pond, came over and stood looking at the well. He and his wife had a girl but he had hoped and prayed for a son. His words had a double meaning as he turned away shaking his head and muttering. 'Some people have all the luck.' "We stocked our pond with bass and blue gills. David and friends swam in the pond in summer and played hockey on the ice in the winter It was a success. "May 1945. was the month Germany sur­ rendered. Il was a time of great rejoicing, but the war in the Pacific raged oa. In August 1945. we look Juanita's sister. Ella, and her husband. Seth, back to Patton Lake which had become our favorite vacation spot. At Mackinaw City we wailed for the auto ferry to cross the Straits of Mackinaw to St. Ignace. We always looked forward to this part of the trip. The blue waters of the straits. Mackinaw Island in the distance, people feeding the flocks hungry squakmg seagulls, were sights and sounds I shall always remember. On the deck of the huge ferry we enjoyed feeling the fresh lake breeze in our faces and visiting with ocher passengers "We crossed into Canada at Sault Ste. Marie. Gasoline wasn't rationed in Canada. Wc were elated and wc filled the tank. The really exciting moment occurred when we got to Bruce Mines where we stocked up on groceries. Seth went wild when we saw big. juicy T-bone steaks in the meat case and found that he could buy all that he wanted. Td rather take these home than to take fish.' he said. From Seth, who was the most avid of fishermen that I've ever known, this was something. "One morning during the second week of Main Street in Watervliet 1995. August, as I was going to Bielhart’s to pump water. I met Mr. Bielhafl ea the board walk. The Yanks have done it!* he announced with a big .grin. They wiped auLa. whole Jap. city with one bomb. They called it an A-Bomb. The war is about over: The Japs can't last much longer.’ "Excitement swept through the camp. There was great rejoicing. I remember reading an article in the Saturday Evening Post in 1943 in which the author speculated on the possibility of making an atomic bomb. I couldn't help but wonder what would happen now that Pandora's Box was open. "Dad. after 10 years in the legislature, decided not to run and retired al the end of 1944. He then sold his drugstore (in Delton) to Henry Bull (who sold the store to Clarence Weiss. When Mr. Weiss died. Mrs Weiss sold it to Rickerts. It is now known as Heers Pharmart) and was ready for a Florida vaca­ tion foe the first time since 1938. Mother. Aunt Bessie and Dad stopped at our house in October 1945. on their way. In Florida they stayed the winter at Garnett's Resort in Hypolux. just south of Lake Worth. "They had to apply foe new ration books. Many items were still hard to get. For a while in February 1946 they couldn't get butler or oleo. Mother told about standing in line for two hours to get two rolls of toilet paper. "In February. David got sick. He com­ plained of a pain in his side. On the 26th Ise had an appendectomy. He made a quick recovery and in March, during spring vaca­ tion from school, the four of us. Linda. David. Juanita and I. visited the folks in Florida. Riding in an airplancc was still a novelty, so when we we heard that we could take the ride in a plane for $5 at the Lantana Airport. David and I had to try it. "You might be interested in the costs of things m 1946. I’m indebted to my dad’s diary for this information. On the way home from Florida in April, they ate lunch at Leesburg. Chicken in a basket. $1.25. coffee. 10 cents They had dinner at Bainbridge. Ga. on April 2nd. Dinner of ham. steak potatoes, coffee. 80 cents. Their cabin for three cost $4 for one m^ht "On May 22nd. Mother and Dad came to Mir house lo help me celebrate my 36<h birthcay. In November Dad sold the land where '.he golf course had been to the village of Mid­ dleville. for the she of a new pumping station and storgc stacks for the village water system "Arnold left the army in 1946 with the rank of lieutenant colonel, retired. He took his family to Florida. They lived north of Orlan­ do. On Oct. 21. Lila presented Arnold with a baby girl whom they named Jean Dad probably should have been an ac­ countant. He kept meticulous records. For ex­ ample. after Mother. Bessie and he returned from Florida in April. 1948. he made the following entry in his diary. 1226.4 miles from Eustis to Coloma. Spent $19.64 for gas. $9.80 for meals and $13.50 for three nights lodging. "At a Watervliet Chamber of Commerce meeting in 1948. there was a discussion of lhe condition of our small private hospital. Unless the owner could find a buyer, it would close. The discussion went nowhere and seemed about ready to end without action when I rose and brashly proclaimed. 'Let us make a com­ munity hospital out of it. We could raise lhe money to buy it.' Then pausing a moment for effect. I continued. 'I move the Chamber of Commerce put on a drive to raise the $60,000 needed to buy the hospital.' "1 was pleased to see the motion adopted without debate but a moment later I was stun­ ned. In my naivety it never occurred to me that I would be appointed chairman of a com­ mittee to raise the money. Thanks mostly to lhe other two members of the committee, we did raise the money and we bought the hospital. "Juanita was chosen as one of the original members of the hospital board. She served on the board until her death in 1971. For several years she was the secretary. Because of her training and experiences as a registered nurse and her public interest, she was a natural choice. "To celebrate Dad’s 71 st birthday wc look Mother and he on a circuit of Lake Michigan. We started on Oct. 1st. went through Chicago to Foo Du Lac, Wis. On Oct. 2nd. Dad's bir- Michigan's upper peninsula in October defy description. To say that they are gorgeous does not seem adequate. We saw them at their best. We had beautiful weather and lhe next day wc went lo the Porcupine Mountains overlooking lhe Lake of Clouds. The blue waters of the lake contrasted with the reds and oranges in the trees circling it. Later Dave and Linda waded in Lake Superior. They col­ lected some beautiful stones "The following day we went to Brevort Lake. Dave and I fished. You could almost hear Dad chuckling as he wrote in his diary, "Bob and Dave fished. Result, a nice pike for Dave and a mud puppy for Bob." "In 1948 I ran for the legislature and was defeated. 1 was. of course, disappointed but my campaign set off an unexpected chain of events. There was a vacancy on the school board and I was asked to fill it. My friend and next door neighbor. Paul Mast, was elected Mayor of Coloma and he appointed me to the Berrian County Board of Supervisors This board had the powers later invested in the County Commission. I became acquainted with the leading politicians from all over the county. I also got an education in county government and county problems On the school board 1 learned about school problems including taxation equalization. This position­ ed me well for the 1950 election. "In the fall of 1948 I purchased a televi­ sion. We were the first home in Coloma to have television. The picture tube was abcxit seven inches square. This was called a 10 inch tube because there was 10 inches on the diagonal. "On our way home from Florida in April 1949, our house. Dad wrote this in his diary. 'Bob has a new television set and we spent the whole evening watching it. Reception is much better than I expected.* "One afternoon soon after we got our TV. the trashman came to the door and asked Juanita if he could see the TV we had. She told him that in the afternoon the station only showed the test pattern. 'Could I see that?* he asked. Juanita took him into the living room, turned on the set and went back lo work in the kitchen. The carpenter she'd engaged to put a porch on the garage came to the back door and they were discussing the plans for the porch when the trashman came walking through the kitchen. 'Thanks, ma'am, that was wonder­ ful. ' The carpenter didn't know what to think. "In 1949 David graduated from the eighth grade. Since 1 was on the school board 1 was shown the courtesy of being asked to present the diplomas. This would require a short speech before the presentation. I had a terrible case of stage fright. I had read my campaign speeches over the radio in 1948 but I’d never given a speech before a live audience. I memorized my speech and practiced it for a week before the ceremony. "The night of graduation I managed to. choke down a few bites of supper. 1 had thej proverbial butterflies. No one had briefed me* about the ceremony. When I walked on the stage there were rows of students seated on both sides of the stage. The podium was front center stage. All of the students were behind me out of my sight. "My hands were cold, my brain raced as I began to recite. Suddenly. I realized that I didn't know where I was in my speech. Now sheer panic set in. 1 skipped down a paragraph from where I thought 1 was and I don't know to this day if 1 omitted a paragraph or not. "Then I started to hand out diplomas. I would call the name and look around. The stu­ dent would invariably come from the other side. I was nearly through before I realized that the diplomas were arranged so that the boys and girls names alternated and the girls were on one side of the stage and the boys on the other. After that experience I wondered why 1 had ever thought that 1 could be a politician. "On Sunday. Aug. 14. 1949, we celebrated Mother and Dad's 50th wedding anniversary at Paul and Aline's house in Middleville, the house where I lived in the 1920s. Our folks were married Aug. 15. 1899. Aline. Lila and Juanita served a dinner on the lawn. Attending the celebration besides their sons and wives were seven grandchildren and most of the original wedding party. "At the first meeting of the Berrien County Board of Supervisors in Jan. 1950, I passed out cigars. Each cigar had a paper band on which was printed. “It’s a boy! On Sunday. Jan. 8, 1950. Juanita gave birth to Robert Mit­ chell Faulkner. He weighed 7 lbs. 12 ounces. "From the very beginning he was probably the most active child which I have ever seen. He didn't waste time creeping or walking. By nine months he was running all over the house all day. Of course, we were all very happy about having a new family member, but four year old Linda was especially excited about having a baby brother. My folks were spen­ ding the winter in Eustis. Fla., so they didn't get to see Bob until on their way home in April. (To be concluded) TOOLMAKER The Tyden Seal Company. Inc. located in Hastings. Michigan has an immediate opening for a 1st shift Toolmaker. Applicants must be Certified Journeymen, or have enough document­ ed experience to meet the minimum requirements necessary to obtain a Department of labor Journeyman's card. KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING Thanks to MDA research, for more than a million Toolmakers must possess the ability to set. trou­ bleshoot. recondition and build dies, and produc­ tion machinery. Wc offer top hourly rates plus a Company funded benefit package. Americans affected by neuromuscular diseases, Interested candidates may apply in person at the the future looks brighter Tyden Seal Company, 210 North Industrial Park Road, Hastings or call 616-945-9501 than ever 1-800-572-1717 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 14. 1995 Legal Notices UNMR TAX MID - (R^M) 1N7| Summerfest parade winners claim prizes To the Owner or Owner* of on, and oil Interests TAKE NOTICE Sole wo* lawfully mode ol the following deteribed land for unpaid taxM on that months otter return ol aarvke of this nolke, upon mont of on action, together with a wm of $5 00 for each descriptKXi, without other odd it tonal co*f or charge. H payment os described in this notice is DMcrtption of land Stole of Michigan. County of 408407 16G-OBSOO Amount paid $110.17. Tom< Alsea Abbott The 4-H K-9 Klub, first piece winners of the Summerfest Parade animal entry claimed their prize al the Chamber ot Commerce office Wednesday. Bob Byington of the Depot Law Offices presents a check to Lacey Laubaugh. left, with Dillon; Lindy Laubaugh with BJ; and Daria Stutzman with Roxie (VII) CASE NO. 94-004135 TO SCOn JAHNKE M THE MATTE* OF. TONYA LEE JAHNKE. court on W/M/W «t H 15 a-m In IAMY COUNTY PHO8ATI COUST/JUVENH.E DIVISION. 230 W. ttCHAJ® M. 94AW. (VI4) The Hastings High School Marching Band won first place in the musical division of the Hastings Summerfesl Parade. Accepting the check is drum major Ryan Leslie from Sherry Sanborn of Hastings Color Center. Not shown is drum major Christy LaJoye. SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 25,1995 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Mid CMhoun CounttM, Michigan. will be held In the school district on Monday. September THE POLLS OF ELECTOR WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE 1AT ( O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. The fol lowing propositions win be submitted W the vote ol the elector, at the special, I. BONDING PROPOSITION ' Shall Hastings Area School System, Barty and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, borrow the sum ol not to excaad Twenty-One Million Nine Hundred NinetyFive Thousand Dollars (S21.986.000) and Issue Its general obligation unlimited lax bonds therefor, tor the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping an addition or additions to. and/or partially remodeling refurnishing and re-equipping, existing echool facilities; acquiring and installing educational technology sytems; developing and Improving sites, and erecting, furnishing and equipping a new elementary echool. together with playgrounds? II. MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may ba assessed against Ml property In Hastings Area School System. Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, be Increased by .52 mm (TO 52 on each 11.000.00) on taxable value, lion lor the year 1998 to provide additional funds for enhancement ol operating revenue to be used to operate and maintain the proposed new additions and renovations; the estimate of the revenue the school distrtcl will collect If the millage la approved and levied In the INB calendar year la approximately 1148.181.81 from local property taxes authorized herein? John David HaB. Middleville and Mary Sue Elizabeth Theisen, Middleville. George Frederick Chatterson HI. Mid­ dleville and Amy Lynn Smit, Middleville. J. Patrick Mitchell. Nashville and Teresa Marie Sbepatd, Nashville Lettie Jod Poilyea. Dehoo and Angeleana Virginis Smith, delmn William Gene Buell. Plainwell and Denice Dawn Chlebana. Plainwell. John Charles Hamilton. Plainwell and Amy ' Plainwell. Accepting the first place prize for the float division in the Summerfest Parade is Rita Pitts, left, of Thomappte Manor. Dixie Manshum of the Chamber of Commerce presents the check. Dennis Hoffman, who won first place in lhe mobile division, was not present to accept his check from King's Music Center. It might surprise you to know what we do! PLEASF 1 AKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONOS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION. WILL BE GEILRAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Heatings MkMM School Gymnasium 232 W. Grand St. Haatlnga. Michigan. PRECINCT HO. 2 Voting Place Pleasant View Elementary School All echool electors who are registered with the city or township clerk ot the city or township m which they reside are eligible to vote al this election I Susan VandeCar. Treasurer ot Barry County. Mlchigut. hereby canity that as ot August 17.1905. the record, ol thia office indicate that the total ol all voted increase, over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution ol Michigan. In any local units ot government affecting the taxable property located In Hastings Area School System. Barry and Carnoun Counties. Michigan, is as follows: By Barry County By By By By Assryia Township: Baltimore Township: Cartton Township: Castleton Township By Hope Townehip: By Irving Township: By Johnstown Towhship: 911 System 911 System COA COA Charlton Park Courthouse Ren By Woodland Township By lhe School District: 0287 mills 2213 mills 25 mills Unlimited Tax Pledge 1995-2004 1995-2004 NONE NONE Fire Fire Ambulance Are Inc. Putman Lib. Fire Cemetery Roads Fire/Amb Fire Roads By Maple Grove Township: 8852 mills X> mills Fire/Amb Putnam Lib. Fire/Cemetery 28.4657 1 7503 mills 5 mills mills 25 mills 5 mills 75 mills .25 mills 1.0 mills 1.5 mills 1.0 mills .4275 mills 1.0 mills .5 mills 2.0 mills 1905-1996 1995 1995-1999 1995-2000 Susan VandeCar Treasurer. Barry County Dete: August 17, 1995 I. Ann Rosenbaum. Petredean. Treasurer ol Calhoun County. Michigan, hereby certify that as of August 15. 1996, the records ot thia office Indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the lax limitation established by the Constitution ot Michigan, in any local units ol government affecting the taxable property located in Healings Area School System. Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan. Is as follows: By Calhoun County: By the School District Jail Debt Date: August 15. 1995 1.0000 18 00 Mills 1994 Taxes 1995 We perform over 200 different operations in Pennock Hospital's Surgical Center including ... laser surgery on the throat, knee, eyes, blood vessels, tumors, abdomen and female organs; laparoscopic procedures including gallbladder removal appen­ dectomies and hysterectomies. Selected bypass operations, blockages of the arteries and repair of aortic aneurysms, as well as general urology proce­ dures. All of these and more are performed by board certified specialists in their fields of surgery. Why go anywhere else? When it Comes to Surgery, Come to Pennock Ann Rosenbaum Pet redean Treasurer, Calhoun County This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School System. Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan Ray A. Rose Secretary. Board of Education ® PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W Green Si. • Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 14, 1995 — Page 11 Second of ‘It’s Cider Time’ festivals is this weekend The rccond In lhe fall weekend leriei of It's Cider Time* featlvala al Bowens Mills will feature Pioneer Country Crafts from 11 a.m. io 4 pun. Saturday and Sunday. Also planned for the day will be old-lime music, bay rides, food, lours of lhe old mill museum and more. Cider will be made from bushels ot apples on the old waler-powered press throughout lhe days. Slone ground com meal also will be made by waler power. Pioneer crafters from all over West Michigan will share tbeir talents and knowledge will Bowens Mills visitors both days. Some of lhe demonstrations will be of making rope, candles, soap, tatting, bobbin lace and lhe spinning of yam and weaving. Cider will be made on an old land press and visitors will be encouraged lo lake a turn on the crank. The old 1850s one-room Moe School will be Open for visits and storytelling sessions. Several blacksmiths will show how simple pieces of iron can be fashioned into useful will be it an old tredlc laihe and crae making will be demonstrated. Many of tbeae okMime crafta will be offered for sale. The Cider Mill Cafe will feature apple dumpllngi. whole baked apples in pic crust with a special sauce, topped off with Ice cream, caramel and nuts. Music will include lhe Singing Sirinp folk group Saturday and bluegrass on Sunday with The Rangers and Jeff and Dedo. The third Installment of the "It's Cider Time* festivals lhe following weekend, Sept 23 and 24. will feature a Revolutionary War re-enactment with a military wedding. Gale fee Is $3 for adults and *1 for children. Bowens Mills Is located two mtlea north ot Yankee Springs Slate Park. For more information, call 795-7530 Proline donates equipment to middle school Seventh and eighth grade students win have $3,000 worth ol archery equipment to use in co-curricular classes this year, thanks to the Proline Company. Showing one of the Proline bows that were donaled this week are (left to right) teachers Who Can Solve This Problem? Tom Brighton and Judy Anderson, National Sales Manager of Proline, Steve Steward; teachers Melva Nystrom and Joe Steenhuysen and assistant Principal of lhe Middle school. Jeny Mueller When you need to say "WELCOME" .to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a sp friend..."CONGRATULATIONS"to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information...a subscription to The HASTINGS BANNER • Call 945-9554 Among th* Pioneer Crafts featured at Bowens Mfle Saturday and Sunday w« be the making of bobbin lace. YMCA of Barry County No artificial chemical sprays or fertilizers Certified Organic Farm Right now. in some school districts, third graders are learning . x» * But there are still some school districts where seniors will receive a diploma without ever having to face the question. 5400 Wilkins Rd., Hastings (616) 623-8321 or 623-8322 Nashville VFW 8260 Responsibilities Include: Providing recreational services tot Middleville, Delton, Maple VaHey, and Lake Odessa; Corporate Games: Barry County Playgrounds Colt 45 Band Saturday, Sept. 16 9 pm-1 am NOTICE Absentee Ballots LEGAL NOTICE Dance Nite PROGRAM DIRECTOR Full-Time Position I Send Resumes to: YMCA of Barry County P.O. Box 252 Hastings. Ml 49058 (Please no phone calls) — Public Invited — Deadline: September 29 SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION ing Commission will conduct o public h*oriog for CASE NO. SP. 12-95 — Koni and Carol Harms. LOCATION At I MOI Bedford Rd . on the East Available at the Hastings Area Schools, administration office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Call or write for applications for absent voters ballot. Final application date September 23, 1995, 2:00 p.m. Face to Face Michael Flohr, MJD. Ophthalmologist I CASE NO. SP. 13-95 - Lawrence and Elsio LOCATION: At 2151 Hickory Rd. on the South Kiwanis Club presents a... (applicant): Willard and Fem Lind, WDHLD TRAVEL SERIES (property of property. Narrated by— LOCATION: On Entian Rd. on the East side bet­ Fran Reidelberger church ond comp. in Person Building ot 220 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan. “Tahiti & Fiji” •£& Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Site inspect.on* ol the above described proper- Friday, Sept. 15*7 PM Hastings Central School Auditorium before the Kiuanis Traitl Series Shou p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plonn Ing Office ot 948 4830 lor further information. and at intermission — Enjoy the music o/... drvtduol* With disabilities at the meeting/* ear mg Don at the organ Tickets ovoilable ot the door i. About Ophthalmology Oph-thal-mol-o-gy - A branch of medical science dealing with the structures, functions and diseases of the eye. Kimberly Norris, M.D., and Michael Flohr, M.D, are Pennock Hospital's board certified ophthalmologists. These ophthalmologists provide comprehensive care for the entire family, including no stitch cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment and eyelid surgery. Both physicians also perform in-office laser surgery for diabetic eye diseases, glaucoma and holes in the retina. They offer full range contact lens fitting, including astigmatism and bifocals. They also provide complete medical eye exams and treatment of trauma and injuries to the eye. For more information on Dr. Flohr or Dr. Norris call 948-3116. PENNOCK HOSPITAL Individual* with disabilities requiring auxiliary by writing or calling lh* following. Mkhoal Brown County Adminiitrator. 220 W Stat* Straat. Hmtinga. Ml 49058 (616) 948 4891 Nancy L. Bo*r*mo. (9 14) Barry County Cl*rk Kimberly Norris, M.D. Ophthalmologist ___________________ (ADULTS) A New Vision of Health (STUDENTS) 1009 W GtHn St • Haatlnga. Ml 49058 * Xffi< j �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 14, 1995 Trojans p»H off late win over Saxons HHS, TK turn runaway into basketball game Hastinp was everywhere with arms and legs nailing through the first halt ot lhe Saxon venue Thomapple-Kellogg vanity basketball game, Tuesday night. The Lady Trojans were oft balance wltli the Lady Saxons press snd one-on-one coverage and turned the ball over often and passes weren't going where they were intended. But like the fable of the tortoise and the hare, slow and steady woo the race as Hastings, who had kept the lead through three and a half quarters, fell behind al the 4:32 point at the fourth quarter and lost the contest 5I-49. The Lady Saxons led 13-8 after lhe first quarter with the Trojans keeping dose with their height al center In the person of Tracy Schondelmayer and the picks set by Cindy HUer. The Saxons hit tine ot to* free throws earned from shooting fouls In the first and eight of 10 for the night. TK made all Ove of their free throws. Things got ug'ler earlier In Use second, aa a coordinated basketball game goes with three passes going out of bounds without being Upped. Haarlnp was able to enrich its lead by aa many aa seven by tbe end of Use second, not only by using bands and feet to deflect passes, bet also Use bustle of Emily Dipen. Summer Oillons and Janetie Jenninp when changing from offense ‘o defense Rachel Young, wbo bad a teamhigh 16 points, and Katie Willison, who had nine, took tbeir time looking for an opening for their shots. Oillons bad 10 poina for Hastinp and Jenninp bad mne. Tbe Trojans pulled out lhe stops in the third period and took Ute game to Hastinp’ level of speed and began hitting key shots in Ute paint. By the end of the third, the Lady Trojans had pulled IO within one point. 37­ 36. A pair of TK turnovers and two clutch free throws early in the fourth put the Lady Saxons up by five at the seven-minute mark. But then a dry spell hit the Saxon shooters fot Use next three and a half minutes. Schondelmayer hit from Use paint for TK to put Use Trojan* up for good, as Hastings began looking tired and tbeir arm* didn't flail with as much enthusiasm and Use blocking on defense began falling short. Tbe Saxons had one last effort with a steal and a score by Young wiUi II seconds left and a deflected Inbound pass which looked to end up as a jump ball which would have given Hastings one more chance, but Use dock ran to all aero*. Hastinp coach Katie Kowalczyk said Use Saxon played good basketball but got tired going down Use stretch. "We let up oo Kate WMaon nntahee Ktefogg. Tuaaday nR/tt. oil a Hasting* tast-break in the 51 -49 loss lo Thomappte- defense and were out rebounded in tbe third and fourth quarters and Usey (TK) made their shots count down the stretch "There was a disappointing turnover late In tbe game which hurt us and 1 didn't go as deep into lhe bench as I could have." she said. "I put in the players wbo needed to be in and they were tired." Kowalczyk said Use team is in good shape tot such a ball game but TK was in just as good shape and were able to lake advantage of late shots. TK coach Jim Sprague said lhe Lady Trojans had him worried most of the game, but "they came through " Kowalczyk said the Saxons did learn something from tbe game, which is what she'd hope tbe team would do throughout Use season and ’well pick up Use pieces and play our next game better ’ Jenny Doyle was Use top scorer for TK with 19 points, spread throughout lhe game, scoring most when Hastings was pulled out of position lo cover Schondelmayer. who bad 10. Hastings falls lo 0-4 this season, having lost half its game* by a single score. Tbe Lady Saxons were shoved around by Grand Ledge 72-38. in a game played last Thursday night. Rachel Young led tbe Saxons with 11 points, four rebounds, three steals and three assists. Willison had 10 points and lour rebounds The lady Saxons are hosting Forest Hills Central tonight (Sept. 14) for Its OK While opener and oo the road to Hudsonville, Tuesday. Rachal Young found an open bote In th* key to score two of bar team-N^i 16 ■' point*. Tuaaday. SPORTS DK golfers down Comstock, Olivet; 5th in KVA meet hrt?; ' sllili trf-ji<H ixnn ztjjvvfL An off-night for Delton golfers at Lake Cora in Paw Paw put lhe team in fifth place In tbe first Kalamazoo Valley Auociatlon Jamboree, held there Sept 6. Delton wa* coming off a 170-190 win over Comstock the night before and Ken. Enyart raid the Panther golfen were just not on their game. "We didn't golf bad." he raid, "but I think we could have been better. Two teams defeated u* by three strokes and I think (some of our golfen) missed some puns which they could have made.’ Ryan Vliek paced tbe team, finishing fourth overall with a 40. Don Heckman and Scot Hovanec both evded 42s and Marv Cook shot a 46. Kalamazoo Hackett placed first in lhe jamboree with a 157. Mattawan had a team score at 158. Kalamazoo Christian and Paw Paw tied with a 167 and Delton had a 170. DK cross country runners 5th/7th at TK Invitational Josh Smith and Casey Louden were medalists for Use Delton boys cross country team and Angle Lttlibrtdge was a medalist for Use girls team al Ute Tbornappie-Kellogg Cross country Invitational. Monday. Tbe Delton boys finished fifth out of nine in Use Big School Division and Use girls finisbed seventh. Tbe top 20 roosters were awarded medatx Smith finished with a time of 17 minutes. 59 seconds and Casey Louden came In al 18:15. Clay Louden missed a medal by one position, coming in 21*1 al 18:49. Nicbolai Jacob* was 25th at 19:16 and Ryan Hamden was 32nd at 20:15 to round out the DK scoring. Bobby Wheeler, wbo also ran for Delton, was 35th at 20:47. LUlibridge finished 19th overall at 22.-01. Seven Caledonia runners placed in lhe lop 20. Nikki Schiedel placed 30th overall at 24:40. Stacy Hammond was 35th at 25:29. Angie Schiedel was 40U1 at 27:11 and Holly Davenport was 52nd at 29:40. Carol Johnson, wbo was not involved in die scoring finished 55th at 29:45. Tbe Panther team both lost to Kalamazoo Christian in a league meet. Tuesday night. Smith placed second for tbe Panthers al 17:40 and LUlibridge placed second at 21:50. Coach Jim Gibson said be is pleased with where tbe team is at at this point of the season. Tbe teams are now 1-1 overall and 0-1 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association and are scheduled to nm against Hackett. Sept 19. Josh Smith finished 12*41 lor Delion at Bin TK kwtafcral. n'A Rounding out the league was Battle Creek Pennfleld with a 200 and Parchment with 4-’1 201. •'’> In the 20-stroke victory over Comstock.' "] Vliek carded a 39. Heckman bad a 43 and Hovanec and Matt Salisbury both shot 44*. In non-scoring play. Cook had a 47 and Mike Kammeraad shot a 48. — Against Olivet, a school in its first year of sponsoring a golf team. Delton put oo its-., best team-score of the season with a 16Ooti..^2 iu home field at Mullenhursi Golf Course. • a Vliek shot a 37 and Marv Cook 'shot «.rli very good" 40, Enyart raid. Kammeraad t shot a 41 and Hovanec a 42 to round out the "| team's score. Heckman came into the club- '■: house with a 43. ' ?-'*1 The team Is on tbe road lo Parchment’"'I tonight for a meet and to PermfiekL Sept.'"1 19 -1 HHS cross country teams defeated by Central The Hastings girls cross country teams were nipped by Forest Hills Central 27-28. and tbe boys team lost 36-22, in an OK White dual meet at Johnson Part, Sept. 6. Hastings' Charissa Shaw was the top Lady Saxon finisher and first overall with a time of 20 minutes, 57 seconds, 52 seconds ahead of FHCs top finisher. Lori Mai rille came in fourth overall and Laura Thomas was fifth with times of 22:49 and 22:58 respectively Kristen Schlachter finished in eighth place at 24:11 and Katie Thomas was 10th at 25:23. H -u« j a For the boys team, Tim Rounds finished * six seconds behind lhe race winner at 19X)3.;r Nick Bryan was fifth at 20:08. Malt Birman was seventh at 20:14. Rod Dixon was ninth at 20:37 and Brad Bustance was 13th at , 21:37. Paul Koutz and David Koutz were opf* involved in the scoring and finished with s identical 24:38 times j Tbe Saxons are running against. Hudsonville tomorrow night (Sept. 13) at Johnson Park and at Lansing Waverly. Saturday. J-r -eV • Hastings tennis team wins two Casey Louden came In two places behind teammate Josh Smith at the TK Invitational Angle UUlbridge Uck* m me final 200 meter* to finish In the medals lor the Delton girt* cron* country teem ki 1 Bfo piece HMS 8th grade teams win with identical scores The Hastings eighth grade basketball teams defeated Battle Creek Lakeview by identical 36-10 scores. Tuesday night. Tbe Blue team was led in scoring by Dannie Eaton with 10 points and Angie Miller with six. Heidi Schmidt. Jenelle Nichols. Christy Anderson and Michelle Griggs each scored four and Jessica Gole and Lacy Pitielkow had two points. I For lhe Gold team. Virginia Jennings and Jessica Crowley led the team with 10 points each. Katie Loftus and Jill Williams had six points each. Erica Barnum and Stephanie Conrad scored two points Jennings led the Gold team with 10 rebounds and nine steals. Crowley and Loftus had nine rebounds each. Coach Pat Purgiel said the teams played a hustling, "scrapping.” first game The Hastings varsity tennis team took two wins earlier this week. The team defeated Lakewood 6-1. Tuesday and Portland 7-0, Monday. In the win over Lakewood. Paige Foley garnered the only win for lhe Vikings with a 6-3, 6-0 win over Betsie Keeler at No. 1 singles. Elizabeth Lincolnbol and Erica Simpson won in straight set shut outs 6-0. 6-0 and No. 2 and No. 3 singles and Meghan Kaiscr won by default al No. 4 singles. The team of Lisa Cooklin and Becca Keeler won at No. 1 doubles 7-5, 6-1 and Danielle Wildem and Suzy Schmader won at No. 3 doubles 6-3, 6-3. The longest match of the day was at No7, 2 doubles where Katie Brandt and Meghan Murphy won in three sets. In the win over Portland. Keeler won in three sets 6-7 (7-1). 7-6 (7-1) and 6-0. The No. 1 doubles team also was taken to thnje sets before pulling off the win 5-7.7-5, 6-4, In exhibition play. Schmader. who filled in for Elena Mellen at No. 3 double!.: teamed with Kate Batch for a 6-4.6-2 win. The team is scheduled to play at Byron* Center. Saturday in the Bulldog Tournament. Hastings JV kickers lose The Hastings junior varsity soccer learn lost ils first game of lhe season. Tuesday. .3­ 0 to Northview. Northview had 13 shots on goal and Hastings had three. Coach larry Mclendy said Northview had a stronger attek and ability to confuse the Hastings defense. The junior Saxons are 5-1-1 this season and travel to Plainwell tonight (Sept. 14) and host Zeeland. Tuesday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 14, 1995 — Page 13 Saxons visit Hudsonville, Delton goes to K’zoo Christian for Friday night football Tbe Heatings vanity football team* defense showed some character, last Friday "U After giving up 20 pants in lhe first halMo Forest Hills Central, lhe defenders gave up zilch in the second half. Tie Hastings defense. In the person of Rocky Wager scored once for the Saxons In the;second half as tbe Saxons lost Ils premier game In the OK While. 20-7. Qtacb Jeff Keller said the Saxon team had made themselves ready for the game. In fact. the| may have gotten too ready as oo lhe opening drive, two personal fouls gave the Rangers 30 yards, gratis. The Saxons are 1-1 this season and will play its first array game this Friday al Hudsonville. Hudsonville is also in tbe OK write Oeltoa takes a trip westward oo M43 to takj oo Kalamazoo Christian in a KVA Che Panthers were surprised in the second half by Parchment last week, falling 26-21. Coach Rob Heethuis said the key to the other Panther team's win was the unanswered scored Delton allowed. To gel back on ibe winning side of .500. Delton will have to answer every score by the winless and scoreless K. Christian team. So far this season Christian has given up 69 points and scored zip. Maple Valley travels to Bellevue this Friday night. Both the Lions and lhe Broncos are 1-1 this season Maple Valley scored a big 34-8 win over Stockbridge last week and Bellevue won 26-6 over Comstock Park. This will be lhe opening game in lhe Southern Michigan Athletic Association and the Lions are tbe current title bolder of the league champfrinthip Coach Guenther Mlttelstaedl said of last week's game that tbe defensive line wss much Improved over the previous week and tbe team is beginning to "jell" Into a working unit. Lakeweed Is taking on Okemos this week al home. Lakewood offense and defense both were scoring machines lari week in a 48-14 thrashing of Dowagiac. Lakewood started sloppily, tor about four minutes of the game, but were able to recover for a 22-14 lead ar the half. In lhe second, lhe Viking defense dug tn deep and converted one fumble into al touchdown and one Interception into another. Thornapple-Keilogg is also al home ibis Friday night. Tbe TK gridder pul up a fine fight against league-newcomer Spring Lake, but were unable to pull it out in the 36-20 loss. It was the second loss for tbe Trojans, a team which has a new coach and a respectable defensive line. Tbe offensive backfield is relatively new, but gaining in experience. A few breaks for the Trojans Friday night could pul TK Into tbe win column. Tbe Trojans are host to Forest Hills Northern. HHS varsity golfers defeat Hudsonville, fall to F.H.C. HHS soccer team improves to 6-1, 3-0 in OK White ♦be Hastings boys vanity golf team Lawrence with 44g and Doo Smith with a defeated Hudsonville and lost lo Forest HWs Central. Tuesday afternoon, in a triangulw meet held at tbe Hastings Country Club. State-ranked FHC finished the back nine of the course with a 171, the Saxons finished st 176 and Hudsonville had a team score of 193. Coach Ed von der Hoff said tbe scores The team was defeased by Northview last Thursday 160-111. Fuller finished with a five over par 41. Lawrence. Mau Styf and Eric Masae all aba 47s. At tbe Greenville Invitational. Sanaday. tbe Saxons placed fourth in tbe woual event Tbe Heatings varsity soccer team won iu third OK While game. Tuesday, with a 2-1 win over Northview. Damian deGoa scored the first Saxon goal with a hard shot off a defender early in tbe first Hastings scored again in the first half when Fred Jilea punctured the defence and sank tbe ball Into tbe far-poet gap while falling. Jilea baa now scored seven goals this season. Hastings keeper Chad fkice surrendered a lone Lakeview score in tbe acond half. "Our defense really came through (by) stopping some excellent bail bandluj by Northview,* Coach Doug Mepbam said. "Damon Gonraies was tenacious in covering their beat player.* Mepbam said the team’s winning ways are because "this team played as a team, cheered as a team and thought as a team in tbe last three game.* Tbe Saxons are now 6-1 Overall and 3-0 in tbe league. Tbe Saxons are at Jhainwell totagnt (Sept. 14) and lost Zeeland. were unusually high because of tbe slick of Cain in tbe past four weeks and as the seebnd group teed off. a light sprinkle smanered lhe course. Lbw scorer for the Saxons were Jason Fuller with a 43. Joo Jacobs abd Joo score of 308. Hastings finished with a 329. Masse led lhe Saxons with a 78 and Lawrence bad an 80. Fuller came in with an 85 and Jacobs contributed and 86 for the Hastings JV take 2 hoop wins The Hastings junior vanity basketball team improved iu season record lo 3-1 with a win over Grand Ledge 33-34, Iasi Thursday and a 33-26 win over ThomappleKellogg. Tuesday night. Coach Peggy Boucher said it was great team defense* which contributed to the win over the junior Trojans Sarah Bellgraph led In the win over Grand Ledge. Trisha McKeough scored a team-high nine petals and Erica Fulmer bad eight. AleUha Miller pulled in eight rebounds. The jayvees host Forest Hills Central tonight and are on the road to Hudsonville Tuesday to open tbe OK While season. Jesse Barnum catches one In the breedbaskef from Hastings quarterback Joey Lyons In the Hastings vs. Forest Hfea Central game, last Friday night. (Photo courtesy o< Perry Herrin) Saxon frosh gridders fall to FHC The Hastings freshmen football team leal iu OK White opener to Forest Hills Central 27-6. Friday night. The first half was a defensive struggle between the two team with the Saxons slopping three drive by forcing Ranger turnovers. Tbe Rangers were able to complete one drive in the first half to lake an 8-0 lead into lhe break. The Rangers took advantage of a Saxon turnover early in the third oo the Saxon 20 yard line and drove for a score. Tbeir momentum off tbe turnover carried them to a 27-0 lead before Hastings got oo tbe The Hastings freshman basketball team RESULTS Senior Cklzem Moucoulis 3-1; Beckwith 3-1; Nash 3-1; JesKk 3-1; Schlacter 3-1; Brodbeck 3-1; Kuempel 3-1; Richardson 3-1; Colvins 1-3; Woodmansee 1-3; Otis 1-3; Friend 1-3; Dowding 1-3; Snyder 1-3; Brewer 1-3; D. Hall 1-3. Ladies High Game - S. Pennington 162; G. Ous 153; B. Johnson 158; G. Potter 152; E. Mcsecar 156; B Moore 145; D Keller 16t; A. Lethcoe 160; K. Colvin 184; Y. Markley 155 Mens High Games - R Nash 192; G Forbey 174; C Haywood 174. J. Dull 161; R Schlacter 166: H. Service 176; R Beduhn 188; B Terry 190 . Monday Misers 3 Ponies 4-0: M< Bruce's 3-1; Micbdob 3-1; Girrtwch 3-1; Dewey's Auto Part 3-1; Unique Washnib Doo 2-2; South Shore Salon 2- 2; Babe's and Bats 1-3; Hattzlers Tours 1- 3; Rowdie Girts 1-3; Hast Bowl Sisters 04. High Game — J. McMillan 226; V. Pier­ son 208; F. Ruthruff 199; M Wieland 189; J. Kasinsky 188; K Winkk 186; A. Hall 185; V. Carr 184 High Series — J. McMillan 608; V. Pier­ ton 547; D. Taylor 507; F Ruthniff 500. Sunday Night Mixed -B.S.crs 4-0; Rednecks 4-0; Really Ronens 44), Holey Rollers 3-1: Misfits 3-1; Freemans 3- 1; Seeber 3-1; Thunder Ailey 2-2; Friends 2- 2; Rebels 2-2: Tasman me s 2-2; Diehards 1-3; Fearsome 4 1-3; Load Hogs 1-3; Get Along Gang 1-3; Alley Cats 04; Dynamites 04; Beginners Plus 04. Womens High Games and Series — L Barnum 209-557; C. Wilcox 162494; B James 146-339; M Snyder 189; D. Kelley 189. D VanCampen 176; K Rentz 167; P Freeman 165: L. Davis 167; P. Eye 134; L. Friend 131. Mena High Games assd Series - S. San bora 226430; C VanHouen 221-571; R. Bowman 200-540; K. Lambeth 203-524; J. Smith 174-513; S. Krallman 188-503; B Drayton 171489; D. Gray 154405; K. Hanv moraree 201; J DeLaal 195; R. Snyder 189; M. Freeman 189. R. Swift 186; W. Fries! 179; K. Beyer 179; B Barkhuff 171; F. Mead 174; V. Dezess 177; J. Davis 157; B. Miller 151; J. Eye 149 Tuesday Mixed Advanced Commercial Printing 7-1; Neigh­ bors 6-2; Mason/Davis Line 6-2; Lockshop 5-3; Pin Seekers 5-3; Viking 5-3; Hasthys Bowlers 3-5; Consumers Concrete 1-7; Black Sheep 1-7. Meas High Games & Series F. Scobey 223446; T. Neymeiycr 211; M Guy 235426; S. Hyde 165-457. Womens High Games & Series C. Keller 149-360; E Johnaon 201-550; J Bryans 156; S. Salazar 142; J. Gasper 214; B. Wilkins 202-557; L Blakely 170457. Tbe third and fourth grade Hastings "Bad Boys’ football team was defeated Sept. 9. were defeated 26-0. by F Jkeview in tbe seaaon opener. According to coaches, fine defensive plays were turned in by Joey Asptaall. Chad and Ryan Ferguscn. Mickey Ray and Jerry Edmonds. The fifth and sixth grade "Panthers* were defeated 20-7 by Lakeview. Ted Greenfield scored lhe tone Hastings touchdown oo a 60-yard mo The Hastings defense recovered four Lakeview fumbles. Tbe fifth end sixth grade “Hurricanes" scored a shut out 32-0over Battle Creek. Hastings forced Bude Creek lo pom oo iu first possession and Chad Davis converted a touchdown on Hastings' opening offensive play. Dan Slaughter pressured lhe B.C. quarterback and Shane Todd intercepted tbe peas and ran It In for the second score. Da^l Barnum scored tbe extra point. James BEAT THE RUSH! GET A FLUSH! After a long hoi summer, your engine needs a change. SAVE Money on our Complete Cooling System Service.* Special Includes: n Drain and Flush Radiator O Inspect for Leaks Only $Kf*95 O Refill with GM Approved Coolant H Test Pressure a Check All Belts. Hoses and Clamps Q Check Thermostai Operation Also: Kimmel also picked off a B.C pass in tbe game Slaughter. Chad Davis and Mark Peake also found tbe end zone for Hastings and Malt Sciba scored on a point after try. The defensive tackling was led by Slaughter. Shane Todd and Bryan Lee. according to tbe coaches. "This game was won by a genuine team effort." they said. Thunday. dropping the contest 57-39. Jzu,.| Gruel Ledge badtakteplaRpxiedooUow figures but Haatlnga tori tbe top Storer. Sara Allerding bad a game-high 16 poinu against the Comets and Amy Songer added eight Tbe freshman defeated TK 25-20. Tuesday night. Songer led tbe Saxons with nine poinu and Chris Lancaster was 4 for 6 from tbe free throw line. Tbe team has a record ot 2-2. Hastings will host Forest IIBlx Central tonight (Sept 14) and travel to Hudsonville. Tuesday. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING tTO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed new Prairieville Township Land Use Plan 1995-2005, including a new Land Use Map, will be held on October 18,1995, commencing at 7:30 o’clock p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. Wntten comments will be received from any Interested persons concerning the proposed Land Use Plan and Land Use Map by the Prairieville Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the aforementioned hearing and written or verbal comments will also be received by the Planning Commission at the hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission reserves the right to make changes in the proposed Land Use Plan and Land Use Map at or following the public hearing. Anyone interested In revelwing the proposed Land Use Plan and Land Use Map, the existing Land Use Plan and Land Use Map, and Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance and the Prairieville Township Zoning Map pertinent lo the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Prairieville Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time ot the hearing and may further examine the same at the public hearing. All interested persons are Invited to be present at the hearing. SAVE on our Everyday Low Quick Lube Price $1Q95 Only David Scott both were credited with eight tackles each. Tbe coaches said ‘excellent defensive run support* was provided by Michael Nystrom. Shane Slaughter. David Barnum and Warner. Tbe frosh Saxons are now 1-1 this season and wi 11 play host lo Hudson vi 11 e. Thursday night for tbeir first home game. HHS frosh fall to G. Ledge, down TK in hoops by Lawrie Newtew aad Rob Lee Thursday A.M. Valley Realty 7-1; Hummers 6-2; Lucky Shots 5-3: LeHarves 4-4; Question Marks 4-4; Bosleys 3-5; Leftovers 3-5; Varneys 3-5; Hastings Bowl 1-7. Good Gomes nd Serie. - F Ruthruff 19-3483; P Fisher 186478; T. Joppie 188420: M. Dull 144407; D Collier 165406; B Norns 139-396; O. Gillocs 167-393; S. Lambert 161-374; B. Sexton 139-362: D. Olmstead 135-358; A. Boniface 134-355; J. McKeough 194; L. Bahs 188; F. Schneider 166; J. Lewis 158; C. Stuart 155; B. Estep 141; S. Salazar 135; J. Piper 129. board. Jim Storms scored the lone Hastings TD. puUing in a Luke Warner pass for a 48-yards completion and a touchdown Storms caught four passes on lhe night for 85 yards Line backer Bobby Cole and nose tackle ■ All Day Service Indudes: • 5 qts Mr. Goodwrench Oil •AC « Rier • Complete Chassis Lube • Chedt Tre Pressure • Check Belts • Check Hoses •Chedt Air Filter • Check Al Ruds BLANKENSTEIN PONTIAC • OLDS and GMC TRUCKS 328 North Michigan Avenue. Hastings • 616-018-8000 Rill K*» M>ftd4v A Wedfewtaijv »-W 4». k» ». Tw■<•!>. Thurtalik A lo «. '•-xtitrriav 9 tfe I Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and senrices, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered al the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normajean Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 " �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 14, 1995 Conservation club offers hunter’s safety courses With bow season right around tbe comer. Oct. 1 at daybreak, hunters will once again be heading into tbe field and the woods. Small animal season opens soon and deer season with a shotgun open Nov, 15 Al’ hunters, especially kids old enough for tbeir first hunting trip arc encouraged to take a hunter’s safety cource. For lhe experienced hunter, it is a chance to brush up on hunting etiquette and the new laws for hunting, and for tbe younger hunter, the course explains safe gun handling, basic first aid. survival, hunter ethics and sportsmanship. Tbe Barry County Conservation Club is offering four two-day classes for the sea­ soned and new hunter. The cost is $5 per class with a limit of 25 students per class. Classes will be held Sept. 22 and 23. Sept. 29 and 30. Oct 13 and 14 and Oct. 27 and 28. Tbe Friday night class will be from 6 to 9 p.m. and the Saturday class from 8 to 4 p.m. There will be supervised shooting of 2z cal. hand guns and 12 ga. shotguns, but ammunition is not famished. For more information contact tbe instruc­ tor. Ed Danielewiez, a National Rifle Asso­ ciation instructor, at 945-4050 or lhe Barry County Conservation Club at 945-9058. Lawrence L Huver Sr. Next month hunters begin another season of hunting, looking to bring home a trophy like this one harvested last year. Tbe Club is located at 1180 Cook Rd. Hastings. - VACANCY Student Supervisor/Security Guard. Supervise students, patrol parking lots and other duties as assigned Must enjoy working with and demonstrate ability to be consistent and firm without being harsh. Must have good attendance and work record. Work 20-25 hours per week. Call Beth Robb, Hastings High School, at 948-4409 by 4:00 p.m., September 22, 1995. The Hastings Area School System is an equal opportunity employer. JASPER, ALABAMA - Lawrence L. Huver, Sr„ 78, of Jasper, Alabama and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Friday August 11, 1995 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama. He was boro on December 3, 1916 in LaBarge, Caledonia Township of Kent County, lhe ton of Peter and Catherine (Humphrey) Huver. Mr. Huver attended St. Rose Elementary School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1935. He retired in 1981 from Hastings Manufac­ turing Company, where he had been an engi­ neer for 39 yean. Mr. Huver was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings for 65 years. He married Reba Sherer on August 31,1945. He was an active member of Sl Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Alabama. Mr. Huver was a Fourth Degree member of the Knight* of Columbus, Council 8551 in Jasper, Alabama and Council 1288 of Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Huver was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Blanche (Fisher), Florance (Cadwallader), Dorothy (Ostroth); five brothers, Francis, Lloyd, Roy, Alvin, Carence. Surviving are his wife, Reba; daughters, Janice Keeler of Lansing. JacquileneTramd of Panama City, Florida; sons, Lawrence L. Huver. Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana. Phillip R. Huver of Jasper. Alabama, John A. Robinson, ID of Huntsville, Alabama; fourteen grandchil­ dren; fourteen great grandchildre; a boat of nieces and nephews Funeral Masi was held on Monday August 14, 1995 at Sl Cecilia's Catholic Church in Jasper with Father Albert Fisher and Father Roy Keiser officiating. Interment was in Oakhill Cemetery in Jasper, Alabama. Kadwell officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in Alma. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church. Arrangement were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Area Birth Announcements BOY, Jared Wayne, bom August 8 at Blodgett Memorial Hospital, weighing 9 lbs., 6 ozs. and 22 inches long Pnn>d parents arc Patrick and Cindy Buckland of Dc««on. Grandparents are Lawrence and Marlyn Waller of Marley. M.' and Gary and Mary Buckland of Dowling. Great-grandparents are Wayne and Marciel Buckland of Dowling. GIRL, Brandy Lee Ann. bom al Pennock Hospital on Aug. 25 at 3:15 p.m. to Dawn Ricketts and Eric Malcolm of Hastings, weighing 5 lbs.. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. Notice to Public off Finding off No Significant impact amMeameMor Release^ off Funds GIRL, Charley Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 27 at 8:50 a.m. to Jon and Annie Meek. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 6U ozs. and 2016 inches long. BOY, Joseph Timothy, bom al Pennock Hospital on Aug. 27 al 12:52 p.m. to Grace and Tim Fish. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 1916 inches long. BOY, Harrison Theodore, bom at Pennock Hospital, on Aug. 27 at 8:04 a.m. to Lisa and Loren Mazurek. Woodland, weighing 6 lbs., 15 U ozs. and 2016 inches long. Date; 9-14-95 SI, ■ - or —4 Applicant, 4 1'. 1WI* uiry OfH. »rfunw not.'Tings ’ Address: 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Telephone: 616-945-2466 , TO AU If»"< ERESTED AGENCIES. GROUPS. ANO PERSONS ' POSITION OPENING - Part-Time Custodian On or about October 1, 1995. the above named City will request the State of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing ond Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383) for the following project: Hastings Industrial Park 1996-97 Purpose: To extend infrastructure ond public improvement lo four tmcll componiet that will locate in the land owned by the City of Hostings on Starr School Rood. Hours: 3;00 to 7:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday 1 Duties: Cleaning, maintenance and repair at Kellogg and Fuller elementaries. I Rate of pay: Per Master Agreement Location: City of Hastings. Borry County. Michigan A portion of the NE 1/4 of Section 20. Town Line 3 North. Range Qualifications: — High school diploma — One year experience in custodial work preferred — Experience in plumbing, electrical and mechanical repair preferred 8 West. Finding of No Significant Impact It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute on action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment ond accordingly the above-named City has decided not to prepare on Environmental Import State­ ment under the Notional Environmental Policy oct of 1969 (P.L. 91-190). The reasons for such decision not to prepare such Statement ore as follows: Application should be made in writing to Superintendent Alan McLean, Maple Valley Schools. 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, MI 49096 by Friday, September 22, 1995. An Environmental Assessment was conducted ond found no adverse imports on tbe environment. An Environmental Review Record respecting the proposed project has been mode by the City of Hastings which documents the environmental review of the project ond more fully sets forth the reasons why such Statement is not required. This Environmen- E Professional Insurance Service For YOU! tol Review Record is on file at 1035 E. State St. ond is available for public examination ond copying upon request ot the JEDC between the hours of 8 ond 5. No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of Federal Funds. Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies Public Commants on Finding Maurice D. Belton Lyle D. Hawk LAKE ODESSA - Lyle D. Hawk. 79. of Lake Odessa, passed away on Wednesday September 6, 1995 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on January 8. 1916 in North Star Township, the son of Joshua and Leila Erskine Hawk. He graduated from Shepherd High School in 1935 and married Alice Lockwood on May 4, 1939 in Alma. Mr. Hawk wu employed for ten yean at the Total Refinery and moved to Lake Odessa in 1947 when he and his wife established the Western Auto Store, which they operated for 40 years before retiring in 1987. He was a past member of the Lake Odessa Lions Club and served on the Lake Odessa Village Council for several yean. He was a member of the Lake Odessa Centr­ al United Methodist Church. Mr. Hawk was preceded in death by one daughter, Page, in 1947. Surviving are his wife, Alice; one daughter. Jan (Terry) Geiger of Lake Odessa; three grandchildren, Brian, Leslie and Evan Geiger; twin sister, Li la Siefkcr of Cali forma; step­ mother, Harriet Hawk; one half- sister. Sue Hany, both of Largo, Florida. Funeral Services were held on Sunday September 10, 1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Emmen All interested agencies, groups, and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by the City of Hastings to the JEDC at 1035 E. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Such written comments should be • •cerved at the JEDC on or before September 30. 1995. All such comments so "'vniution will be held on Thursday Septem­ ber 14,1995 from 6-7pm at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. Funeral Services will be held oo Friday September 15,1995 at 11:00am ■ the FnaM Home with Reverend Lester DeGropt officiating. Burial will be in lhe Wilcox Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. Memorial contributions may be mode io the Nashville Ambulance Service. NASHVILLE - Hazel M Spidel. 76, of Nashville, passed away oo Tuesday, Septem­ ber 12, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hustings. She wu born oo May 2, 1919 in Maple Grove Township of Barry County, tbe daughter of Orta and Perde (Manball) Belson. She graduated from Nashville High School in 1937 and married Clarence Spidd la Goad Rapids on January 29,1941. He passed away oo July 29. 1990. Tbe couple lived their married life in Nash­ ville and wintered in Palmetta, Florida the last 14 yean. She retired from tbe Nashville Post Office after 20 yean of service. Mn. Spidel belonged to lhe Garden Cub, the Birthday Chib, and the Peace Untied Methodist Church al Barryville. She belooged lo the Ladies Chib and tbe Kitchen Band >1 ice Belson, who preceded her 2 days ago. Surviving are her sons. Gene (Carylen) Spidel of Nashville, Gary (Diana) Spidd cf Nuhville; daughter, Sharon (Bin) Alien of Nashville; four grandchildren; five step grand­ children; eight great grandchildren; nine nep great grandchildren; two nep great, great grandchildren, brother, Marshall Belson of Hastings; sister, Donna Bolo cf Hasdags; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held oo Thunday Septem­ ber 14,1995 from 6-9pm at the Maple VUley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in NasiWille. Funeral Services will be held on Ptidxy September 15, 1995 at 2:00pm at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home hrilh Keverena ousaa i rowonage ot reacc uzuiea Methodist Church orTv-i^ing Burial will be in the Wilcox Cemeaety is Maple Grove Township Memorial contributions may be made t> lhe Peace United Methodist Church. 2 Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. Saxon jayvee golfers win 2 meets The Hulings junior varsity golf team defeated Wayland 308-334. Tuesday night and pulled a nine-stroke victory over Ldwell 203-212, last Thursday. In the win over Wayland. Chad Coenen posted a 48. Ryan Schnackenberg a 49. Casey Alexander a 51. Nick Thornton sod Jon Styf had 52a. Jeremiah Johnson tpd a 55. Matt Barnum a 56. Marc Haywood and Ken Rose each shot a 61 and Charlie Cove Iuda63. Adam Gee shot a 45 to lead the Junior Saxons over the Red Arrows. Joe Edger had received will be considered ond the City will not request the release of Federal funds or take any administrative action on the proposed project prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence a 49. Rose s 50 and Coenen a 59 Release of Funds : NASHVILLE - Maurice D. Belton, 82, cf Nashville, passed awiy on Sunday, September 10, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on June 25, 1913 in Mrgte Grave Township, the son of Oris * Pcrdt (Marshall) Belson. He mended McKelvey School and married Helen Goodson on November 20. 193T th Maple Grave Township. tn his early yean, he worked for lhe Civilian Conservation Corps planting trees during die Depression. He fanned, worked al RalstonPurini Company in Battle Creek, wu a furni­ ture maker for Hastings Square Furniture Company in Hastings, and retired from Felpausch Sure in Hastings. Mr. Belson loved to wort ind take care of his home and family. He was preceded in death by his parenk Orli and Percic Belson; sister, Hue! Sptdd, wbo passed my oo September 12, 199S. Surviving are hit wife, Helen; daughter, Dawn (Dan) Brown of Glendale, Annan,; brother, Marshall Belson of Hastings; sister, Donna Bolo ot Hastings; several nieces xbd Saxons. j The City of Hastings will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant funds from the State of Michigan under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Art of 1974. The City of Hastings is certifying to the State that the City of Hastings and JEDC Executive Director. L. Joseph Rohn in his official capacity as certifying officer for the City of Hostings consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation lo environmental reviews, decision-making, ond oction; and that these responsibilities have been satisified. The legal effect of the certification is that upon MONICA EBERTS PENNY HOVANEC WO FOX ADAIR HAAS Commercial Risk Office Manager Personal Linn Risk­ Manager Personal Risk Specialist Personal Risk Specialist Communication With People -rfa* . Who CARE its approval the City of Hastings may use the Block Grant funds ond the State will have satisfied its responsibilities under the Notional Environmental Policy Art of 1969. Ob|ect1ons to State Release of Funds The State will accept on objection to its approval only if it is on one of the following basis: (a) that the certification was not in fort executed by the certifying officer or other officer of applicant approved by the State; or (b) that applicant s environmen­ tal review record for the project indicated omission of a required decision finding or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24CFR Port Ready to Serve All Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs 58) ond may be addressed to the State of Michigan at: Ms. Voloris Hoog. Michigan Jobs Commission. P.O. Box 30225. Lansing. Ml 48909 j Ob|oclion» to the releaie of funds on basis other than thoss stated above will not be considered br the State. ! BUCKLAND AGENCY 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • L. Joseph Rohn. Certifying Officer 1035 E. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 L Gary Buckland. Sales Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 Pat Buckland, Sales PAIN SUFFERERS AMAZING DR.'S CREAM L C. roi AM • •>. I. • tor lhe Z �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 14, 1995 — Page 15 Clement, cont’d from pg. 1 SHELTER, continued from page 1 and lhe majority seemed in favor of the con­ cept, Watson said "I'm not saying we have the perfect an­ l_. a**"-'”" swer. hut there comes a point in time we have to go forward...! know there arc some things down there (at the shelter) that arc not structurally sound., they can be made structurally sound...to keep us in compliance using what is existing there." Bailey said. "For four years, our county has had the opportunity to be responsible and address these problems." Endsley said. "Unfortu­ nately, nothing has been done. except talk, talk, talk and more talk, but no action." She accused commissioners of violating state animal control laws and said the coun­ ty's license for the animal shelter could be revoked because of noncompliance. Endsley cited one section of lhe liw that stipulates "a bousing facility for dogs and cats shall be structurally sound and main­ tained, in good repair to protea the animals from injury, to contain the aiflmals and to restrict the entrance of other animals." —I . LAKE ODESSA - Barban Jean Peacock, 6X ot Lake Odcau, passed away on Wednes­ day September 6, 1995 al Thornapple Manor in . .She was born on March 4, 1927 in Grand I.rdge. the daughter of Guy and Sarah (Proctor) Bangor . ..She graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1944 ami married Hugh L. Peacock oa June 4, 1949 tn Lake Odessa .Mrs. Peacock wu employed for 11 yean al 0Mamot»le in Lansing and served u secretary at the Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church, of which she wu a member, for leveral years, retiring in 19(7. Surviving are her husband. Hugh; son. Mark (Daryne) Peacock of Canton, daughter. Lisa K Peacock of Belmont; two grandchildren. Rachel and David Peacock; one stepsister, Audrey McDiarmtd of Kalamazoo .*Puncral Services were held on Saturday Seaember 9,1995 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lue Odessa with Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiating . .Burial wu in Likcnide Cemetery in Like Bailey said state law doesn't require the county to have an animal shelter building, only aninjd control officers, and that ani­ mals could be sent to other counties if the county didn't have it's own shelter. Endsley also doesn't buy tbe fact that commissioners have said for years that they do not have the funding to build a new ani­ mal shelter. "...We’ve seen new positions made, new buildings built and more thought on an as­ phalt plant in two months this year than on the shelter in the past three years." Endsley said. Watson said human needs have to take priority. Watson said she would love for the county to have the best animal shelter. "I'm probably one of tbe greatest animal lovers around," she added. The estimated cost of materials for the pole building is $6,000. There has been some discussion about using some volunteer labor. Paid labor for the structure is anticipated to be in the neighborhood of $6,000. "If somebody's got a better plan or better idea for less money. I'm willing to listen." Dailey said. An entire new brick structure could cost as much as $300,000. some commissioners have said. Personal agendas and political war games have kept commissioners from taking action oo the shelter. Endsley claimed. "We have watched for three years and we've bad enough. We've seen a flimsy piece of plywood separate children from vicious dogs because of insufficient quarantine. Tvt held 13 cats as they were killed be­ cause a kitten came in with distemper. My first day (of volunteering) three years ago. 26 dogs were destroyed because of parvo The disinfectant and sanitizer can only gel so deep and kill so much bacteria." she said. Approval of the new plans "gets us one step closer to getting this done," Bailey said. The County Property Committee will now seek bids for the project . Memorial contributions may be made to the Ldirn Odessa Central United Methodist marvelous man. a true gentleman. "If more people gave to the community like Stuart did. what a wonderful life it would be. He really loved his community. He was a wonderful gentleman." Shaw noted that Clement worked under Michigan's first woman probate judge, Ella Eggleston. Clement was a member of the First Pres­ byterian Church, where tie had been a dea­ con and elder. Surviving him are his wife, Pauline, whom he married on Feb. 11. 1933: daugh­ ters Jane Lund of Alto and Mary (Greg) Guggemos of Okemos: son John Stuart Clement of Paw Paw: and five grandchil­ dren. 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Eric & Liz • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Sept. 12. 1995 are available In the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting ot the mem ben cf HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN. FA. will be held it lhe asaociotion's offices it 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan, on Tuesday . September 19. 1995 Polls will be open at 6:30 pm. to 7:00 p.m. The mnuil meeting is lo follow at 7:00 p m The purpose of the meeting is (1) to elect two directors; (2) to update the federal charter from • mutual savings and loan to a mutual savings bank; and (3) to transact any other business that may come before the 1994 Sonoma D . ar. atareo Wing MtdM. SLS Data*, apart vhaflb 1M4 GMC Suburban 4>4 1M1 GMC H Ton 350 V-S. Irwt & rw ar. 0L cnm. p w, pl. BQMO apk p. Mt. iw dtf. RsrpMop. AMR4cmb, aup bumper rw Mdar. beat trade-r meeting *8,677 NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are m 4x4 HO 3/4 Ton Bg V-8. *co. aup btftpsr interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon •8,868 hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.55 per hour. Classes start September 27 and end October J1. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM and the last 4 days of ciass will be from 6:15 AM until 3:00 PM. If you are interested in taking this class, please 1986 BUICK SKYHAWK 1986 MAZDA •1495 •1295 1886 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER . come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 AM and 4:30 BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! PM Monday through Friday to fill out an application, the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road Hastings. MI 49058 E.O.E. AB u»ed vehicle* art inspected and include J month. J,000 mile GMPP u*ed car BLANKENSTEIN before September 23. 1995. Applicants chosen to take Karen Marr. RN. Director of Nursing. •2995 1888 FORD RANGER SUPERCAB •3295 * ‘Bated on 36 mo doted end leaM* All taae* fc fee* paid Only fint payment k refundable aecunty deposit required See salesmen for details warranty included in sale price. free ono ki^^k aa* i* a l_i . 328 North Michigan Avenue — Hastings �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 14, 1995 COURT NEWS: Two DeKoo men were sentenced lo jail time Thursday for stealing lumber. Dennis Brownell. 37, and Aden Lewis. 19. were both given three years of probation for their roles in stealing lumber from a con­ struction site. Brownell was ordered to spend the first four month of his probation in lhe Barry County Jail, while Lewis is to serve 60 days in jail with a four month suspended sentence The two are to split lhe cost of restitution, with Brownell paying 2/3 and Lewis paying 1/3. Restitution has been set al $4,322. Tm giving you tbe more severe sentence because of lhe fact you're 37 yean old and should know better." Circuit Court Judge James Fisher told Brownell. "You're an adult: he's a kid." • A Freeport woman was sentenced lo jail for violating terms of her probation. Rhonda Kay Slusscr. 30. was given 12 months in lhe county jail for failing to keep a job as ordered by her probation. She was sentenced lo three years probation and 30 days in Jail in May on a charge of delivering LSD. • A 30-year-old DelKn man was arraigned oo charges of damaging an emergency vehicle. Todd A. Bore stood mule to charges of malicious destruction of police or lire prop­ erty. resisting and obstructing an officer, op­ erating under the influence of alcohol and be­ ing a habitual offender, fourth offense. The first offense caries lhe highest penally, with a four year prison sentence. A pretrial has been scheduled for Sept. 28. • A Nashville man pleaded guilty to violating terms of his probation. Jeffery Smith. 26. pleaded guilty to three charges that he violated terms of his proba­ tion. He pleaded guilty to possession of mar­ ijuana. accompanying someone using mari­ juana and being absent from his residence without prior approval. Sentencing is set for Sept 21. • An 18-year-old Bellevue girl was sentenced lo Jail lime for breaking into a home oo Cos Road Melissa Robertson was ordered to spend lhe first 45 days of be. three year probation sentence In the Barty County Jail. She was placed oo the Youthful Training Status, meaning If she successfully com­ pletes her probation, the felony will be wiped from her permanent record. • An October jury trial was set for a Wayland man accused of resisting an officer. Timothy Kopp. 19. will be in court Oct. 16 for a trial on two charges of resisting and obstructing a police officer. Il is alleged be committed lhe chmes at a party on Gun lake In June • Bond for a Hastings man wbo has not appeared for sentencing has been canceled. Judge Fisher ordered the bond for Richard Aldrich. 32. forfeited because he has not ap­ peared in court Aldrich pleaded guilty to Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 \annual t<A Real I slab GOV'T NOW HIRING. $11,800-$122,000 ♦ BENE­ FITS. NO EXP OK. CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-378^4901 EXT. J-1351 FOR SALE: Lake Odessa, four bedroom home. 792-2350 or 795-9333___________________ In M< uibriaiii IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALTHEA MANN SEPTEMBER 27TH, 1994 Mom we mis you dexr ly and our love for you will never die. You’ll aJwayi be m our hearts and memories, each one a i precious keepsake. Mom, God only takes the very best, that's why God chose you,Mom. We all miss you so much Mom. Your Family Marilyn Gaskill a* - -a u— s rrea runcr Robert Fisher Grandchildren Great GrandchiIdren Sister A Brothen (>arant Sale BIG SALE! Furniture, clothes, books, and more. Attention Hunters: bows, anowj and archey supplies. Near Podunk Lixe. Watch for signs on M-43. Quimby Road and M-43. September 15th A 16th, Friday A Saturday, 9am-5ppi._______ MOVING SALE: Turn at M-43 and Cloverdale Rd . go 1 mile, watch for signs. Friday A Satur­ day, 15 A 16, 9-5. Sunday, 17, 10-3. Womens clothes - 10-24 1/2, mens clothes, household, tools, bocks, tins and knick knacks. TAPESTRIES- Embroidery Buy one, get 2nd one half off. Buttons, jewelry, lots more. AUNT ELLEN'S ATTIC M-43, Delton. 623-8900 YARD SALE: All proceeds go to Josh Duits. September 15th A 16th. 9am-6pm. Corner of M-37 & Lawrence Rd. New Items. Business Services BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging and finishing special­ ist Insured and guaranteed work Call Journeyman Brian Slade, 516-374-4338.________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE Trimming A remov­ al, insured. Reasonable. Randson Westerly, 945-2545. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! 'Home and income properly*Debt consolidation•Turned down? problem credit? We can help!’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp 1-800-90-2221 Free consultation. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. STORAGE: Boat Car. RV, Motorcycle. Inside. Heat avail­ able. A.R.S. Manufacturing, Delton. 616-623 3926________ STUMP GRINDING. Insured. John Gaskill. 616-721 TREE. Ken Nye, 616-721-9797. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Stump grinding, insured 721-8733 or 945-4687. John Gaskill. GAYLORD: 10 BEAUTIFUL ACRES with campsite. Short drive to State Land. $8900, $500 down, $120 /month, 11* land contract. Northern Land Company, 1-80(^968-3111 I or Ri nt ALGONQUIN LAKEFRONT HOME, furnished, 2 bedroom, available Oct 1-May 1. Single or working couple. No pets. S400/mooth and security depo­ sit, plus utiijtir;. 948-9593. FOR RENT Lake Odessa, two bedroom apartment 792-2350 or 795-9333_________________ RICE LAKE ONTARIO. Cedar Cove Resort New winter­ ized housekeeping cottages. Boat rentals. Good fall fishing until November 15th. 905-342-3110 ( aiHimuitlx \otliex ADOPTION Our deepest wish is for a baby to love and share our warm, secure and happy home. Call 1-800-224-1492_____________ H atilt d GUITARS WANTED: CoOec lor pay, $100 lo $5,000 for Gibson, Fender, Merlin, Grelsch, National, Dobro. 1-800-3744XAY. I or Salt \itluinotive 1989 PONTIAC SUNBIRD LE, automatic, eraise, tilt, air. cassette, sunroof, tow milcage, excellent condition, $5,200 OBO. 945-9747 Win < llilHi aux HAPPY AD JJD. Hoppy Birthday, I Love You! ONEIDA FIELD MARKET OPENS SEPTEMBER 23-24 •t 10a.m. Recreational mark­ etplace with entertainment, food, A auction on Sunday at llajn. Three miles west of Grand Ledge on Benton Road. 517-627-7114, P.O. Box 406, Grand Ledge, Ml 48837-0406. Help Wauled “IT'S CIDER TIME FESTI­ VALS”- Historic Bowens Mill/ Pioneer Park. Watch cider made/ antique waler powered press. Music, Good Food, Apple Dumplings/much more every week through October 28!! Pins: September 16-17 - Pioneer Cnfts/Demonstrations. Septem­ ber 23-24: Revoluntionary War (NWTA). Real Military Wedding. September 3O43ctobcr 1: Tour Victorian “Bowens House" A Mills Quaint Living Quarters. Bring cameras. $3-adults,$l-kids, Ham4pm 2 miles north Yankee Springs State Park. 616-795-7530 CHALLENGING OPPOR­ TUNITY! Direct care staff for 6 bed AIF/MR home. Call 945-9613____________________ MEDICAL CARE FACILITY REUNION. Noon, Wednesday, Sept 20th at Cedar Mill Village Recreation House, Middleville. Bring dish to pass and own table service. Questions?? Call Marge McGhan, 795-2059 PART TIME: $8.75/hour. Prepare labels. Flexible hours/ local areas. No experience required. 1-809-474-2783, ext. 5829. Int’l LD Toll._________ I or Sale 3 P1ECE LIVINGROOM OUTFIT includes couch, love seat and chair. “Brand New”. Beautiful blue and gold. $275 or best offer. 1-517-699-2251 BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL Oak Finish Bedroom outfit, 8 pieces. Includes queensize spino-pedto firm mattress ret 3 months old. Coat over $1,200 new, sacrifice for $300. 1-517-699-4148_____________ DOLL CLOSE OUT SALE: Finished dolls, doll parts, acces­ sories and supplies. Some fabr­ ics and molds. All al discount prices. 1 DAY ONLY. Septem­ ber 22, 9-? Pam’s Creations, 1345 Iroquois Trail, Hastings. 616-948-8442________________ KING SIZE WATERBED: dark cutboard frame, lighted mirror, premium support mattress, heater and pads. $150 OBO. 945-9697.____________ LADIES CREAM COAT with cream mink collar, $25. 664-4983.___________________ QUEENSIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC Mattress Set. “Luxury Firm". 2 weeks old. Cost $800, sell for $250. 1-517-676-6414_____________ SINGLE MATTRESS SET with frame and 4 drawer chest. Excellent condition. $120. 1-517-882-0262 INVENTORY AUDITOR: Quantum Services, a national leader in inventory auditing services has an immediate entry level position for an inventory auditor This position offers 20-30 hours per week. Earty morning boars with no weekends al a rate of pay rang­ ing from $630-730 an hour. No experience required, will tram the right person. For considera­ tion, please call 1-800-777-6050 by 9/20/95, ___________ RECORDS CLERK- to $1036/Hr. Win train! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee___________ THE TYDEN SEAL COMPANY, INC, located in Hastings, Michigan, has an immediate opening for a first shift toolmaker. Applicants must be certified journeymen or have enough documented exper­ ience to meet the minimum requirements necessary to obtain a Department of Labor Journey­ man *s Card. Toolmakers must possess the ability to ret, trou­ bleshoot, recondition, A build dyes A production machinery. We offer top hourly rates plus a company-funded benefit pack­ age. Interested canaidates may apply in person at the Tyden Sea! Company, 210 North Industrial Park Road, Hastings, or call 616-945-9501. Equal Oppor­ tunity Employer, M/F._______ TRUCK DRIVER WANTED for hauling steel. We pay 23% of the gross. Phone 616-664 ^>894 WAREHOUSE PERSONNEL $7/Hr. General Duties. 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee SALES REPRESENTATIVE Advertising sales experience preferred, or a strong sales history. Must be a people person, outgoing, and self-motivated. Working tn Hastings and Grand Rapids area. Please send resume to Box 409, C/O Reminder, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 possession of methamphetamines in July, and faces two yean in prison and/or a fine of $2,000. That sentence could increase with a habitual offender, fourth offense notice to 15 years in prison. • A Nashville man was arraigned on a drug charge. Zachariab Histed, 18. stood mute to a charge that he attempted to deliver or manu­ facture narcotics. A not guilty plea was en­ tered oo his behalf. A pretrial has been scheduled for Sept. 28. • A 55-year-old Hastings man was ar­ raigned on criminal sexual conduct charges. Richard Dibell stood mute to charges of first degree CSC and being a habitual of­ fender, second offense. Not guilty pleas were entered in his behalf. Pretrial has been set for Sept. 28. Landfill, cont’d from pg. 3 legislature retains inter-county flow con­ trols, (Qty Management) volume goes from 475 to 800 tons per day over five yeara from date of signing the host agreement. If leg­ islative action does not occur within two years of execution of tbe host agreement, the minimum ratchet' period (475-800 tpd) is three yean following legislative action. "If legislature eliminates inter-county flow controls, volume goes immediately to 950 tons per day and increases to 1,600 tons per day over five years from tbe signing of the host agreement If legislative action does not occur within two years cf execution of tbe host agreement, the minimum 'ratchet' period (950-1.600 tpd) is three yean following legislative action. Under Hrhrr tin rarinn, (be host ■greefnent will remain in force for a period of 10 yean front tbe date of legislative action. ■...This is a classic compromise." Don­ nell said. "You're not going to gel the best case scenario where you keep a Utile Ma nd Pa landfill next-door. That's not going to happen here. It will get somewhat bigger. On the other band, if the now gates open up and the state eliminates now control, you've at least done as Jim fa." described, damage control. Il doesn't become a 3,000 too per day landfill. There's a limit to what they can bring in. So it's got its pluses and mi­ nuses," Donoell said. Why would City Management want to be locked into a contract if there's a chance the stare is going to give landfills free reign? Ken NeiL manager of Hastings Sanitary Service, said during a recess of Tuesday's meeting that "Mr. (Anthony) Soave (owner of Hastings Sanitary Service) is quite com­ munity-minded himself. We re going to stay here. We're going to do business here. Let’s make a real earnest effort with the county. We're pan of the communitv and let's Just show them we do a good Job. Tm real proud of City Management to come down to the volumes they did from tbeir original standpoint compared lo other landfills in the area." Neil said. "We think we can prove to the county that we are a good neighbor. We want to wort with tbe community and the county and we’ve got lo stan someplace. This is where we're going to stan." Neil said that Donnell and others have speculated that the Hastings Landfill at times has taken In as much as 700 tons per day already, but Neil said that is not true. He said the landfill has never had a daily volume that high. Tbe latest proposed volume restrictions for a host agreement are the results of talks between Jim Cleary, a vice president of City Management; NeiL Bailey and Donnell. Both Bailey and Donnell said that tbe vol­ ume restrictions are tbe most important is­ sue tn the host agreement and so negotia­ tions on volume were discussed first because If sn accord could not be reached on that la­ rue. II was senseless lo pursue a host coo- Firefighters extinguish flames on the second floor of a home on Norris Road and Chief Noonday Road. Tbe fire was caused by an explosion in the basement. Explosion destroys home by Kareu Mauck Sutf Writer An explosion rocked a Yankee Springs Township home Tuesday afternoon, almost blowing out a wall with iu force Tbe home, which boused Wildlife Taxi­ dermy and Fur Buyer, waa declared a total loss, said Tbornapple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard. He said hit de­ partment was called In alter an apparent ex­ plosion In tbe basement. Woodard said the residents were In lhe pro­ cess of moving into the building at 975 Nor­ ris, on the corner of Chief Noonday, and had turned on the propane gas In the basement He said it appears a line on the gas tank was not property connected, causing the baaemertt to fill with gas. He believes tbe expio­ sion was caused when a hoc water heater or similar device kicked on. He said tbe explosion waa so forceful that tbe east wan of the bouse almost blew off.The wan was bowed out from tbe explosion A woman and child were in the home when lhe explosion occurred, but both es­ caped wkhoui injury. Woodard said. Fire fighters were called to tbe scene around 3 p.m., and It was not until after 8 p.m. that tbe scene waa cleared, Wayland. Orangeville and Hastings Fire Departments assisted Tbornapple Township in the fire. , Police Beat: Fishing equipment thefts continue More fishing equipment has been reported stolen from boats and homes in Yankee Springs Township. Equipment such as fishing uckle sod boxes, life jackets, reels and rods, a marine radio and a pontoon boat were taken from boats overnight, repons from lhe Barry County Sheriff's Department said. Tbe pontoon boat, with a 25 horsepower motor, waa worth more than $10,000. Tbe recent rash of larcenies occurred oo Lake Side Drive in Yankee Springs Town­ ship. One larceny occurred between Aug. 27 and 29, while three others occurred Sept. 4. Barry County Undcrsheriff Donald Ford said be believes the recent larcenies are re­ lated. but he can not say If they are related to similar larcenies around Bassett Lake be­ tween Aug. 19 and 27. Tm not sure until we ealch the guy if they are related." Ford said. Teen arrested for carrying gun A 15-year-cid Comalock boy was arraigned Tuesday in Kalamaaoo County on charges stemming from bis arrest in Delton last week. Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik said be arrested the boy. whose name could not be released because of Ids age. on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and receiv­ ing and concealing stolen property last Wednesday. Kik said the boy had possession of a gun stolen from his grandmother's home on Crooked Lake Road. The boy was arraigned In Kalamazoo County because Juveniles must be charged in the county of tbeir residence. Kik said. tract. Talks about lhe host agreement have been dead since last November because of volume disagreements, said Commissioner Sandy James. Other issues that tbe agreement can in­ clude are a royalty per loo tor lhe county, visual barriers, a monitoring system to re­ port volume, height restrictions, hours of operation, etc. Before a host agreement becomes effec­ tive. the County Solid Waste Plan would have to be amended and that means two thirds of the municipalities in tbe county would have to approve the amendment to the plan. City Management is currently allowed to use 30 acres of the 48 site. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources would have to give permission for the landfill to use lhe remaining 18 acres when the need Barry County Residents Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home. ” The Hastings Banner arises. ...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities,sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. B.YO.B. (Bring your own bag ) For more ideas on reusing and reducing, call: I-800-9W1LDLIFE Reuse stuffts i#y The Hastings Banner ■e/nceJutijB ‘ ‘Jinhiif b’arry County residents fee! at home ftMHVW foe over IOO years. " The Hastings Banner • P.O. Box B • Hastings, MI 49058 ♦ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-09-21.pdf 821f50c5886f32e369dc5b186ff77be2 PDF Text Text Right to Life dinner growing Saxon kickers league unbeatens See Page 2 See Page 12 Southeastern space problems outlined SeePage 14 U.' Hast togs tvb'lc Library 121 S. Church St. Hastier”1 **j^ i lAbllNGS !!U. ■ THURSDAY. SEPT 21, 1805 VOLUME 141, NO. 31 PRKE25* Bond/millage school election is Monday by Jim C Bllap Staff Writer An election Sept. 23, asking school district residents to finance eddiUoos Io end renova­ tions at existing nh tiling, and build a new elementary seemed foremost <m tbe minds of Hastings Board of Education members Moo- dey. Two proposals on tbe ballot ask for $21.9 in bonds tor additions and renovatioos Io ex­ isting buildings and construction of a new el­ ementary building, and millage of 032 mW tor one year Io operate tbe new building. Bond Node cannot be used far anything but construction costs. Trustee Donald Myers offered bis thanks to all of tbe citizens' groups that "helped with getting information out" on the need for pas­ sage of the bcaMaOlage reqeeaL Tom Groos, trustee, said the board, staff and citizens committees bed studied the need io add apace Io tbe schools far years, rod it is unanimous that tbe expansion is needed. "We certainly urge you to make an in­ formed choice, and I hope yooH support the boorfonfflage." Kim Alderson, also a Uwatm, said, "b's our right and oar rapaMQnhty foVfite." llw RM (ha Hastingi Mid­ dle School and Pteaantvtew Elementary, and the polls open from 7 aan. io 8 p.m. /n other btuhteu, the board: • Accepted with thanks a gift from the Hastings Athletic Boosters Club worth ap­ proximately $27,588. Tbe money will be used to put asphalt on tbe approach to John­ son Reid and renovate the Hastings High School softball fields, used by the girls jayvee and vanity softball teams. Equipment for the middle school athletic program also will be purchased by the Boosters. Thomas md Marcia Frcridgc gifted the schools with equipment worth up to $4,000 to start a high achool writing lab and high achool chemistry lab. The gift was to honor Tom's mother. Ida Fay Reridge. • Approved a travel study trip for the high school's scifnee dub. and approved in princi­ ple a trip by the school s FFA Club toanetional convention in November. • Accepted the September personnel report. • Passed a resolution to continue and ex­ pand the B4s program for 4-year-olds consid­ ered "at risk" of not thriv.-'g in education. Hastings accepts Maple Valley children in tbe B4s program and will be the fiscal agent for Thonupple Kellogg program. • Received the annual report on each build­ ing in tbe system, something required under public act 25. • Approved a policy on -board member compensation and expenses.- Superintendent Cart Schoesaei said nothing has rhanged, but the $tate Aid act of JGfFyear asked to Ute poHcy in writing. • Heard about a proposed textbook titled "Food for Today," which they will study and possibly adopt at next month's mrwtng The next meeting of the Board of Education will be at 7:30 p.m Oct 16 at Pleasantview Elementary. Homecoming royalty nominees The Homecoming game at Hastings wdl have the Hasting* Saxons playing against Lowe* Presiding over the Sept. 29 tootbal game and other fasthritiM wB be the Homecoming King and Queen and their court Nominated for the poeftione of long and queen this year are (first row, from left) Jenny Dukes, daughter of Arnold and Jean Dukes; Nicole Karma*, daughter of Denny and Cindy Karma*; Angle Lyons, daughter of Joseph and Bartxua Lyon*, (second row) Batala Keeler, daughter of Stuart and Shirley Keeler. Damian DaGoa, son of Oecar and Cindy DeGoa; Joo Rodriguez, son of Dusty and Sue Rodriguez: Tamml Kelly, daughter of Sue and Steve Katy; Aaron Baker, son of Mice and Mary Baker, Jon Jacobs, son of Fred and Patt Jacobo, and Corey Seeber, son of Mice and Cheryl Seeber. Voting to select the king end queen wB be done by the student body The royalty will be announced at half-time during the Hastings/Lowel footbal game. inaam of 8.37 mlHi over tbe next 30 years. ■■ ' Historic district vote prospects look good by DevUT. Yssag Editor Chances arc good that tbe question of es­ tablishing a historic district to Hastings win go to tbe voters, either In the election sched­ uled for Nov. 7 or In a special election later. Uaa Iberie, who has led a petit!, i drive to get tbe laane on the bal lot said she expects that a little more than tbe required 615 signatures will be verified today by Hastings City Clerk Sharon Vickery. Vickery said Wednesday that she already bad received about 400 signatures and her staff was checking to see if the people who signed are registered voters at the adreues they gave. Petition gatherers were continu­ ing their work Wednesday and this morning, and were expected to turn in the remaining Blood drive set at St. Rose Painting a fire hydrant at the comer of North Broadway and Woodlawn are Up With People members (from left) Wendy Okjer of Alaska. Nichole Denis and Read Kerr, both from Connecticut. Tbe trio said they would be painting about 20 hydrants Tuesday and other member would complete al of the dry's 387 hydrants that day. Up with People kids paint Hastings’ hydrants Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Fire hydrants in Hastings - all 387 of them - are dressed in fresh coats of bright red paint, thanks to the work of young men and women from other countries and states who are members of Up With People. Involvement in community service is a key part of Up With People, tbe interna­ tional organization that presented "Tbe Fes­ tival" musical in Hastings Wednesday night Today, after a five-day stay in Hastings with boa families, tbe Up With People cast travels to Ontario. Canada Read Kerr. 25, of Wilton Conn., who was one of three young people painting fire hy­ drants at the corner of North Broadway and Woodlawn, said community service has be­ come so much a part of bls life during bis two years with the program that be will al­ ways want to be involved with community service when he leaves Up With People. The program makes young people feel re­ sponsible to help out their other fellow hu­ man beings, he said, and develops leadership UP WITH PEOPLE. continued on page t Peg Peurach, another of the petition drive leaden, said Wednesday afternoon that the group was only 20 to 30 signatures shy of their goal and they full expected to have more than enough by today. Vickery said that if the minimum required number is received by today, she will send notice to tbe Hastings City Council for Ils meeting Monday night Council then will have 30 days either to adopt a proposed his­ toric district ordinance or put the question on the ballet. If council nukes no decision Monday night, the issue will not be part of the Nov. 7 city general election ballot. If there is such s delay, there would have to be a special vote, which would cost the city more money. However, tbe city has learned that a pro­ posal to raise tbe millage limit to fund Operations of Riverside Cemetery will not be on the Nov. 7 ballot because the state hasn't approved ballot language yet. So It is possible that tbe historic district proposal and tbe Riverside Cemetery question both could be decided in a later special election. Vickery, howev-. • said lhai the Riverside question still could be decided as late as next year In tbe primary and general elections. The Qty Council. In a 7-2 vote July 24, rejected a proposed ordinance to establish tbe Msple Ridge Historic District, but pro­ ponents have maintained that a majority of residents favor it. Iberie and others began circulating petitions late in August to ask that the propoaed ordinance be voted on by tbe city at large in its regularly scheduled election Nov. 7. Tbe district has been the subject of contro­ versy for some time ibis year. A specially created Historic Disuict Commission, beaded by Peurach. spent more than tiro years researching the Idea and drafting a propoaed ordinance. Members contended that a historic district would preserve neigh­ borhoods, would enhance civic pride and increase property values. But opponents were very vocal at a public bearing last May. They maintained that a historic district commission, however well intentioned. would be restrictive, would dic­ tate to homeowners what they could do with their property and would add another layer of bureaucracy to dly government. Tbe propoaed district mostly would be In tbe southwest section of tbe city, with Green Street a sort of anchor. Tbe originally pro­ poaed district would Include Pennock Hospi­ tal and l ists Hatchery Park, though tbe Hast­ ings Planning Commiulon recommends they not be part of the district After council voted against tbe idea of having a district at all. Iberie and a number of other supporters went to work on a peti­ tion drive. "We want a chance to pot tbe Issue to a vole, regardless of whether the people arefor it O' against it" she said. She added that if the minumum number of required signatures is met "1 see no reason why II shouldn't be on tbe November ballot �Right to Life benefit dinner triples last year’s attendance by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The Barry County Right to Life celebrated both past and current efforts against abor­ tions with a fund-raising dinner Thursday. Emcee for the dinner, former Barry County Sheriff David Wood, said attendance for the dinner tripled over that of last yew. Government representatives and citizens alike joined at the Hope United Methodist Ministries in Hastings for the dinner. Stale Sen. Joanne Emmons. State Rep. Terry Geiger and Congressman Vem Ehlers' aide. Mark Howe, were present, and former Sen. Jack Welborn got a standing ovation. Barry County Right to Life President Joanna Haddix said efforts through volunteers in the county have helped lower >AW.»AAM.W.W.M.V.W* W A ^ W .W V A W ///w rA ¥ *V /w iw w re rrrrrc *r« • •»• r m tw r w •• •«r»^• •»•*•••*»«» • *• •♦ •••••••*•« • • M 1 1 W I »rrX«WWMWM«3OTOTWWWW/T» ’teOW5CWW< Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 21. 1995 The Rev Paul Clark of St Raufs Lutheran Church in Fowler speaks to the Right to Life dinner assembly on his topic, The Serious Business of freedom." Rep. Terry Geiger addresses the audience at the Right to Lite dinner. the number of abortions performed In lhe county, from 81 to 65. but even that Is loo much. "The abortion industry still dumbfounds me." she said. "I am flabbergasted by wba is going on." She told dinner attendees that in Michigan. Planned Parenthood his performed more than 135,000 abortions and referred another 80.000 women io doctors for tbe procedure. At about 5400 each, she said tbe national abortion industry has made more than $720 million. "If they are so great for women, why aren't they tree?" she asked. Tbe highlight of tbe evening was a presentation by Right to Life of Michigan Development Coordinator Randy Royston, who unveiled tour new Right to Life leicvilion advertisements. Tbe ads are directed at women ages 14 to 35 who are thinking of having an abortion. Royston said for the first time, one of the ads will be directed at women who have already had an abortion. The ads will cany a state-wide toll-free number, also a first in Right to Life advertising, which will connect callers to counselors. Tbe program is being called the "Direct Connect" campaign. . "These women often need a friend," Royston said. "We will offer that friend." Royston said there is a preliminary plan to air tbe ads after Christmas for a three-month campaign. The ads will air over the entire The H.O.T. Team, for Hands Of Truth, from the Middleville Baptist Church performs a puppetry skit at the Right to Life banquet Thursday. Using puppets and music, the skits relay messages of faith and Me. state, but more fund-raising must be done to pay for the television spots and cover lhe costs of the phone calls. Another featured speaker of the evening was the Rev. Paul Clark of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fowler. He spoke on The Serious Business of Freedom," and asked if attendees knew whts freedom meant "False freedom is feeling free io do what one warns Io do." be said. True freedom is doing what one should do. no matter the circumstances. You can block out the false freedoms for a while, but you'll have to deal with them some day." Clark said that freedom comes with certain rights, and tbe rights of all should be pro­ tected Issues such as abortion and assisted suicide are not right, he said. "Does a right to chose take priority over another's tight to live? The right to life supersedes all other rights." he said. "Law should protect the right to life of every individual. Right sj life comes first or our constitution is a fraud." Haddix said lhe benefit dinner raised more than $2,000 for the media campaign, which was three times more than tbe original goal of $750. She said the benefit also raised more than $500 for specific projects of local Right to Life affiliates. Starts October 9th Rainbows program helps kids cope News Briefs Nashville hires new police chief Doug Bagwell Thursday evening was selected by the NaaMle Village cil as the village's ne* police chief. Bagwell, who begin duties o. Oct. i. has been a part-time officer in Nashville for a number of years. He suc­ ceeds Gene Koctje. the former acting chief who died last month. He was recommended among five ap­ plicants for the job by a special commit­ tee made up of Council Members Steve Corwin. Chris Pash and Dennis Mapes. His appointment was approved unanimously. Senior Citizens’ Health Fair set A Senior Citizens' Health Fair is plan­ ned for Thursday. Sept 28.. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings Health screenings, including flu shots and cholesterol testing, will be offered from 9 a.m. until noon and lunch will be served from noon to 1 p.m.. followed by individual education sessions that should last about an hour. The Health Fair is sponsored by the Barry County Commission on Aging, with support from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. To reserve a lunch or for more infor­ mation. call the COA at 948-4856 Historical Society will meet tonight The next Barry County Historical Society meeting will be at 1:30 tonight (Thursday. Sept 21) at the home of Ken singer and Alice Jones. 425 Pntchardville Road. Hastings. The Joneses will present a program "History You Can Hear." featuring radio of days gone by. Kensinger wrote : cripts for several radio shows and has first-hand knowledge of radio before television. Because of a lack of seating space, the Historical Society is asking for "members only" to attend the meeting The society's board of directors will meet a half hour before the regular meeting. Fall gardening program slated "Eight Green Thumbs." a fall gardening program, will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 28. at the Hastings Public Library. A discussion panel will include four experts. Tom Robinson of S & S Market; Mary Hayward, a member of the Thomapple and Prairie Garden Clubs. Monica Rappaport. Master Gardener and docent at Frederick Meijcr Gardens; and Patricia Johns. Barry County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener coordinator The group will share information on soil preparation, native plantings, peren­ nials. ruses, bulbs, composting and winter care The program is free and open to the public Prostate cancer program is tonight A presentation on prostate cancer will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 tonight (Thursday. Sept. 21) at lhe Conference Center. Pennock Hospital. Dr. Jeffrey Chapman, urologist, will be the speaker. Prostate cancer now is the most com­ mon type of cancer and the second highest cause of cancer death in men However, it doesn't have to be life threatening. With early detection; the ' ‘ctanMt of recovery are high. The program will provide information that will help men- understand prostate I ’ disease and its symptoms, the role of screening, the importance of checkups and treatment options for benign pro­ static hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer. For more information, call Pennock Hospital Community Education at 945-3125. Gospel, country Showcase highlight An evening of gospel country music by Dave Dickerson. D.J. Johnson and Jeff and Dedo will be presented at 6:30 tonight at the Musicians Showcase at Arby's in Hastings. Dickerson, of Potterville, is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and humorist. He recently served as master of ceremonies and performed at lhe Prairieville OldFashioned Farm Days celebration. Johnson is making his third ap­ pearance at the Showcase. He writes all his music and accompanies himself on guitar, banjo and fiddle Jeff Schilthroai and Dedo Phillips of Middleville sing hymns and countryflavored gospel songs. They both play the guitar. Seating at the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis. Two CROP Walks will be Sept. 24 Two separate CROP Walks will be held in Barry County at 2 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 24. in Hastings and Delton. Both fund-raising events will celebrate the 25 years of CROP walking activities in Michigan and organizers plan to award special silver pins to all walkers who turn tn pledges of SI00 or more The annual fund-raising walks arc held to fight hunger world wide and close to home Most of the funds collected will be turned over to Church World Ser­ vices. with about 25 percent designated for Love Inc of Barry County, a Chris­ tian clearinghouse. Fifteen percent of Delton's collection will go to Love and another 10 percent will go to the Si. Am­ brose Community Food Pantry. The CROP Walk will start and end at the Hastings United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St. About 16 local chur­ ches are expected to join. The goal is 300 walkers and raising more (han $12,500. The Rev. Merlin Pratt is coordinator. In Dehon. the walk will start and con­ clude at Faith United Methodist. Walkers can choose a 2.3- or 5.9-miic route. Last year's walk raised nearly $5,000 and the goal this year is $7.0(X). Dee Cook and Elaine Gilbert arc organizers For more information, or to get plrdge forms, call (616) 758-3149 for the Hastings walk or (616) 623-2828 or 623-8763 for the Dehon walk A 12-week support program i> being of­ fered In Hastings to help children cope with divorce or the death of a parent. The program alao it belpftil to children who are experieoc.-'g other painful transi­ tions in their family, organizers said. Tbe divorce or too doesn't have to be re­ cent. Children who have experienced these types d family changes several yean tgo. six months ago or at the present time are being encouraged io snend. Local orgadzjra said they want to offer tbe program because d the need they see In lhe community fy peoptejto be able to p^k- ' I $S«ne fleople'A In jail and taking drugs because of unresolved grief, they said. The free program Is called "Rainbows for AU God’s Children' and sessions are noodenominational and geared for children from kindergarten through fifth grade. Based on curriculum from so interna­ tional. award-winning organization called Rainbows, tbe local program Is sponsored ss a joint effort by the First Presbyterian Church. Barry Community Hospice and St Rose d Lima Catholic Church. Sessions are offered every Monday from 6:30 to 730 p.m. from Oct 9-Nov. 13 and from Jan. 8-Feb. 12 at the First Presbyterian Church. 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Tbe deadline to register is Sept. 25. Jean Stavale is coordinator of the local Rainbows program, which consists d age appropriate peer support groups with adult facilitators who received Rainbows training In Grand Rapids. Facilitators for tbe local program are Karen Myers, Rebecca Wilcox. Kitty Hoke. Steve Hoke and Phil Higbee "Everything Is confidential and activities are optional - tbe focus is to help the child cope with the loss they are experiencing." said program advocate Sally Keller d Hast­ ings. "Children leant that others have lhe same feelings that they do and may discover some options or some ways that other chil­ dren have handled similar situattoos." In Hastings, organizers are making Rain­ bows a community based program to offer something outside the school day. "We have long known that working to­ gether makes the load lighter." Keller said. This is true in this case as well. Rainbows Is a well respected growing program directed al nurturing and enriching the Uvea d those children who have to handle the additional emotional load of family separation," she said. Keller knows a family in another city that went through a divorce and tbe mother and one d the children discovered bow beneficial the Rainbows program can be. Tbe woman had been left with three chil­ dren. who ranged in age from three to nine, tbe bouse and a former husband who became increasingly less involved in tbe children's lives. Tbe mother returned to leaching and had 10 find child care for the children before and after school and during the day for tbe youngest. Tbe eldest daughter has had tbe most problems dealing with her parents' separation and impending divorce so tbe mother told the school principal about the changes in their home and she discovered that there was a group at school called "Rainbows" for children dealing with separations and loss (death/divorce). She enrolled her daughter immediately. Tbe Rainbows group al that school met once a week during lunch. A set curriculum was followed and offered opportunities for discussion and hands on activities. A teacher trained to facilitate groups like these led the Rainbows. The child was skeptical at first, but she RaHxwvs ofttn hope Mid beefing to children who are grieving a death, dhrorce or other peinful transition in their family. Some of the local organizers are pictured in the background (from left) Karen Myers, Rainbows facilitator; Jean Stavale. Rainbows coordmator Kitty Hoke. facMtator, and Dab Winkler, derision manager of Barry Community Hospice was soon looking forward to lhe special lunch lime with her new friends, Keller said. One day. tbe Rainbows teacher asked tbe child's mother to come in tor a conference. The mother was very concerned and worried that her daughter was doing worse than she thought. Keller said. But. tbe real reason for the meeting was that the daughter had asked her Rainbows teacher to go visit her Mom because going to Rainbows had helped her feel better about things and she thought that if her Mom could go to a Rainbows she could atari feeling better about things, too. One example of the accolades the Rain­ bows program has received is a letter from lhe School Board of St Lucie County in Florida. Comments received about the pro­ gram there are: students were better able to express feelings and needs, students appeared calmer/relaxed. students felt free to talk about tbeir loss, students presented less dis­ cipline problems, the program was easily implemented, students did not feel sorry for themselves, and more Rainbows groups are Family, no matter how you choose to de­ fine it. is the fabric of society. For some time, this fabric has become so worn, it can no longer be patched or sewn. The lean are just loo great and the fabric of today's family needs to be re-woven. The Rainbows organization believes the Rainbows program is a solution. Suzy Yehl Marta, president arid founder of Rainbows, recently testified in Washington DC. on tbe impact of divorce on children Citing statistics from lhe U.S Bureau of tbe Census, Marta told the U.S. Commission of Child and Family Welfare that 49.8 percent of all children live in nontraditlonal families - most because of separation or divorce. "As s nation we ignore their pain and the result is disastrous: 75 percent of adolescent patients at chemical abuse centers are from single-parent families. 63 percent of youth suicides arc single-parent children, three out of four juveniles in youth correction facili­ ties are from single-parent families. "...Tbe notion that children and teens are resilient and will simply bounce back from divorce and other life changes is a myth." Mana said. "They may be smaller in stature than adults but tbeir hearts feel the same They suffer the same emotions, pain and confusion we do during a major crisis." When a change takes place in the family. It has a profound effect on all members. Grief is an expression of km and a nor­ mal human reaction to a significant loss, a spokesperson from tbe Rainbows program said, "frequently, people are not able to ex­ press their grief verbally. It surfaces In their behavior, academics, physical and/or emo­ tional well-being. "Youth are not always able to express tbeir feelings io words. Their parents are suffering as well and may be unable to ini­ tially support them. Consequently, grieving youth need to have a caring adult to guide them through the grief. "Even those who seem to have adjusted well are often struggling inside with the churning, conflicting emotions of grief. The bereaved need and deserve someone they can talk to and trust, someone who wifi llstro to tbeir story while guiding them through the grief process. "Grief can be a positive experience which will provide a foundation for personal growth and strength." the spokesperson said. The process of grief sometimes takes yean and Is seldom orderly or limed. Grief Is a natural healing process from an emotions! loss. If it isn't facilltaied at the appropriate time. It will be repressed or become chronic. If grief does not have ad opportunity to be resolved, its impact cad be destructive, tbe spokesperson said. Nineteen foundations have supported Ute Rainbows organization, including the Ro­ tary Foundation. Rainbows has more than 30.000 volunteers worldwide and was founded 10 yean ago. To obtain a Rainbows enrollment form nt for additional information, contact Jean Stavale by leaving a message al 945-4246 between 9 a.m. and 3 pm. M004BMB �The Hastings Banner - Thuraday. September 21, 1995 - 3 To The Citizens of The Hastings Area School District Dear Citizens: Your community owned financial institutions encourage you to vote YES on the September 25, 1995, Proposal Election to expand, improve and maintain Hastings School Buildings. As our area is continuing to grow, there is a great demand for additional buildings and equipment in our schools. Our current buildings and equipment need updating. It is extremely important to have adequate facilities, modem equipment and maintenance to handle the current and growing population. The school properties and their equipment are a reflection of our community. We need to see that full support is given to our children to guarantee them the'best learning experience possi­ ble. We as parents, grandparents and neighbors need to provide the best educational tools and environment for the children of our district. We believe a YES vote is an essential commitment to education We sincerely thank you for your support. Larry J. Komstadt Todd A. Harding Prcsident/CEO Prcsident/CEO Hastings Savings & Loan National Bank of Hastings 241 W. State St. Hastings, MI 49058 201 E. State St. Hastings, MI 49058 Prcsident/CEO Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 25,199 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 21, 1995 Letter writer’s numbers don’t add up Viewpoint: wi edilttAial CammentaMf. (................. To The Editor: ,.V . Schools’ needs are real... Many comments both for and against the Hastings Area School System's bond request have been read and heard in the last several weeks. We have been solidly in support of the schools' efforts to upgrade facilities and build new ones in order to give the children enough room to accomplish their most important business — learning. We continue to stand by our local school district The needs just haven't gone away, and we hope that a majority of people who go to the polls Monday finally will understand. We hope that a good number of voters have gone to the schools to see the conditions for themselves. The proposal is to build a new elementary school and to make additions and renovations in other buildings to try to accommodate the student population explosion we've been seeing and will continue to see in this growing area. In recommending a resounding "yes" vote, we would like to point out a few things: • The price tag is $21.9 million, but indeed it actually will be a lot higher because of interest spread out over 30 years. That should surprise absolutely no one who has ever bought a house or car or anything else on time. The rules arc no different for the schools. • Some say that there is room at the high school. But we do not recommend putting elementary children in a high school building for obvious reasons. The bond issue will not create more room at the high school, instead it will do so for the lower levels, where the need exists. • Some say they can't afford the increase in taxes. Yet with Proposal A. property owners' tax bills have decreased so dramatically that even with passage of the bond, they still will be paying less than they did two years ago. • Some say that kids these days are graduating despite being functionally illiterate or unable to do simple math. Yes, these kids exist, but since when is this phenomenon confined only to today? There are too many who write about the "good old days* of education and have trouble spelling words correctly and completing a sentence without making grammatical mistakes. • Some say that shiny new facilities and additions won't make a difference in enhancing the business of learning. We beg to differ. Kids who sit in a janitor's closet won't leant as well as kids in a classroom. • As Hastings and Barry County continue to grow, we cannot afford to have inadequate or crowded schools. We must meet the challenges of growth. We believe that passage of the school bond issue is an investment in our children and the all-important future. Take the time to vote Monday, and vote "yes' for tbe children's sake. It was with great interest that I read the let­ ter from Ted Bustance in last week's Banner The longer I thought about his numbers, the longer I wondered about them. I served on the Building and Sites Commit­ tee in 1991-92 and personally inspected many facts and facilities on that study. From that research, as well as material I more recently obtained, I discovered the following First. Mr. Bustance refers to the Hastings Area Schools as having 3.633 students in 1985-86, and uses this number to try to make the point that if the existing school facilities accommodated that many K-12 students then, more classrooms aren't needed now What he has failed to take into consideration is that 397 of 3.633 students were enrolled in adult education classes and used the classrooms at night. In fact, the K-12 student population in 1985-86 was 3.236 compared with today's 3.423. a growth of 187 students. Second, he refers to an excess of classrooms for today s students, and he ar­ rives at that conclusion by placing 21 students in each of the school system's 180 classrooms (21 x 180 equals 3.780). Again, the facts are that the state law and program restrictions often limit the number of students who can be placed in a particular classroom. On any given day. 17 classrooms are used for special education (with four to 15 students per room, mandated). Another seven classrooms are us­ ed for other special mandated programs. Con­ sequently. the number of Hastings' 180 classrooms available in each school building Entertainer gave a fine performance , To The Editor: I appreciate Steve Reid for bringing Bobby Holley to the Summerfcst What an enjoyable time we had! He is not only a great entertainer but a caring, compas­ sionate man. I hope to sec him in Hastings again. A fan. Sharon Watson Youth our greatest future asset lb The Editor: I appreciate the fact my family and friends willingly paid their share for my children's education and my education. I consider it my p, -vilcge to support the youth today by voting “yes” on the school bond millage proposals which are of utmost importance in our community today. Please join me by voting “yes” on Sept. 25. Our youth are our greatest assets for the future. ,g.‘ P.S. Check your tax bill and note how small lhe percentage of your tax dollar is directed to education v . ■ .... u • a.-. ■ . . . ■ • • ■■■ Hazel Brown Hastings Boosters urge a ‘Yes” vote Letters that can accommodate 21 or more students is as listed below: High School. 54 rooms; Northeastern School. 15 rooms; Middle School. 39 rooms. Pleasant view School, nine rooms; Central School. 27 rooms; and Southeastern School. 15 rooms, (include annex). Thus, the number of “classrooms” using Mr. Buslance's definition is 159. and if 21 students were put in each, as Mr Bustance suggests, those 159 rooms would take care of 3,339 students. As stated above, the current enrollment is 3.423. The school reform act. while far from perfect, has accomplished one important thing - it has made adequate school facilities a possibility for even the students of Hastings My property taxes will be far less than they were last year, even after the bond issue passes. Who could want less than a decent education for their children and grandchildren? Let's make Hastings as good as it can be. < Larry Neil Hastings Taxpayers have a choice to say ‘No’ 7b The Editor: Again, we are facing another request for more money for our schools. Appparently. the school board and ad­ ministration officials do not understand the meaning of the word “no.” The meaning of “no” usually is just what it says and with good reasons. Those of us taxpayers (the tax­ payer is defined as the one paying the bill) realize that the tax bite out of our pocketbook means what it says, a bite that is unnecessary and therefore the reason for “no.” We have been told that the millage vote of “yes" means out of every dollar voted for this issue, 73 cents is interest. Thai's pretty big bite going nowhere. Therefore, we asked ourselves is this trip necessary? We think of a glorified training palace that so many of the kids nowadays do not ap- preciate, then we ace the terrible embarrass­ ment of seeing so many of them going through the grades not even being able to comprehend the basic functions of education, good oi' reading, writing, rithmetic and we say. too much is not good. So where do we draw the line? Right where’ it begins, with the tax bite. All of us are will­ ing io understand the good of education, but*, we also remember it was good a long time ago without all the fancy frills, so “no” means if, you don't need it don't buy it. In our lifetime, we can always think of ways to spend money, ways that look nice, but many of us know that if we dance, we have u? pay the fiddler. But we as taxpayers have a choice, we can say "no." } Bonnie Strickland Hastings Historic District is segregation 7b The Editor: I am eager to respond to the “Historic District.” First, the City Council voted “no” by say­ ing “no.” that should been the end of it. • The district is being segregated from the rest of Hastings and telling us that we have to follow the “Secretary of the Interior's stan­ dards for rehabilitation, we must follow and are not negotiable. Who is going to pay? The home owners of course. • Historic district is segregated from the rest of the city. Why9 Wc arc told to pay for lhe ordinance. The rest of lhe city of Hastings should be included also as the historic district and segregation is against the law. One or­ dinance for all citizens. • The petitions should be circulated only to lhe property owners in the historic district, as schools have districts votes. • It is unconstitutional to segregate the peo­ ple in the historic district and have two sets of ordinances in the city. a Your progeny tax value might go up “but lhe tax assessment will not any more then it ordinarily would have until you sell.*' • If the people in the “Historic District” want to fix up their houses like they want, let them alone. Let them do it their way. So do not put your will upon others in the historic district or make all of the city a historic district. Then there will be one or? dinance, not two. a I have the right to use my properties as J see fit. We have too much government taking away our freedom. We got to get government out of our lives. » • The histrric district cost Hastings citizens over $2,200, which should not have been used by the study committee. The money should be paid back to the city. That money could have been used for better projects a Please don't iogn the petition and if Nr chance this issue reaches the polls please vote “no." Do not segregate the city of Hastings; Segregation is against the law. • Hastings is OK the way it it . Do not have two sets of laws. If it's good for the historic district. it should be good for the rest of the cv ty. Vote “no." ». « Yoa as citizens of Hastings who signed the petition for the historic district, just think about it. It's unconstitutional and it segregates the city. Ask to have your name removed from the petition by sending a letter to the city of Hastings. E.S. Danielewicz Hastings To The Editor: Bus drivers concerned about safety To The Editor: Hats off to parents who are willing to take seme responsibility for their own children. Our bus driven are extremely concerned about the safety of the students and do go out of their way, whenever possible, to help a child out on the bus or al their Mop. What some people don't realize is that there are several factors to consider in setting up a bus stop. We have policies, laws and most im­ portant. safety! As stated in our transportation handbook, parents are responsible for getting their child to a designated stop, the driver’s responsibility starts when the child boards the bus. I would like to say this on behalf of the drivers for Hastings Public Schools: Many times, our drivers do go out of their way to make sure a child gets home safety — check­ ing to make sure a parent is home when drop­ ping off a young child, going back for a stu­ dent who missed their shuttle or got on the wrong bus, calling parents to help stop a H^ncsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubtahad by . Hastings Ummt, Inc. A Dwwor. of J-Ad Graphca Ux 1052 H OroetS—> HaatogA Ml 400664602 (S1S) MS®5M MWvtn Jaeote Praaadant Sl«pban Jacoba Treasurer Vco Prowdsnl Frader*- .«•». Jba Soc-etAr/ • NEWSROOM • OsMdT'tounfl (EtOof) Elaine Gtoart (Ammw EOtor) Karen M&xx Barbara GaB Jean Ganup Qndy Sown Sharon M*ar T.L. Stonrotoarton Mandy Habal • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT <■ CwMrhed ads accepted Monday trough FrUay 8 to SJJOpm. Saturday 530 am. - Noon Scon Ommen Jerry Johnson Dense Howel Dan Buerge Subscription Rates; $15 per year* Barry Carty $17 par year r adjoining counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pa»d at Hastings Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) potential problem on the bus. etc., etc. All of this is on their own time at no extra p»y If a combined stop is necessary because of location, distance between stops and visibili­ ty, we always make sure the stop is safe! It's always dangerous to stop traffic on any busy road and h would compound the problem to stop every 200 feet. We have the “stop-walk paddle” policy to help our children cross the road. We always tell than to check the paddle and watch both ways on the road before crossing and the driver is also checking traffic. We have an excellent safety record and have a terrific group of concerned, caring and safety conscious drivers! Hastings School Bus Driver and Transportation Supervisor Sharon Duits The Hastings Athletic Boosters Executive Board urges a "yes” vote for the bond and millage proposals on Sept. 25. We believe that it is in the common interest of all citizens of Hastings to have strong and well-funded school system. Wc believe that students in our school district deserve the best education possible. Greg Gillons Steve Youngs Carla Jiles Sue and Ed McKeough Rich Pohja Tom Warner Sieve Hoke Denny Storrs Bfent Willison Dec Crowley Denny O'Mara Sharon Lint Larry Winkler Sally Dreyer Marcy Fulmer Tom Alderson Historic District would protect homes 7b The Editor: I'm taking the time to write this letter, because I'm sick of ail lhe arguing. Leu look at (he facts. Pennock Hospital is a business that provides a service, and as a business their interest is strictly business, making money. The historical district is a part of our com­ munity that has an interest in preserving a part of our history. I live in the country. I don't live in Hastings City limits. 1 feel my voice is as neutral as it can get. As I see it, the choice is either beautiful, well-kept historical homes, or an enlarged parking lot. Truthfully, I’d rather drive down Green Street and show my children a historical home and speak of its history than to say to my children this parking lot is where such and such house used to be, but the hospital needed to enlarge their parking lot. My question is. how much power should our cormrunity hsre? Should they control our City Council, and poison tbe minds of a few good citizens with a “name” and watch them go after good people who care about our community, because of business interest. Wake up! Didn't we sQ learn to see these tactics m our basic sociology class. Are we going to let big business rate our community and our families? Decide what you will. I feel we need $ historical society to protect the community’s interest. To Mr. Hanton and Mr. Mill, we already have limits that prohibit building anything in the city without a permit and per­ mission of neighbors. So their is no true pro­ petty owner freedom. The difference is that the historical district would only protect, nd inhibit the interest of lhe community. What are Mr. Hanton and Mr. Mill trying to protect'’ Diane Matthews Hastings Township �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 21, 1995 — Page 5 Quality Education is a precious gift Know Your Schools; To 77u Editor. ’ How about a positive letter on the school bond proposals? Fira. I’d like io say that the letters from •’No" voters in lhe Sept. 14 Banner really throw me. Yes. education could change in the next two to four years. Charter school in the Southern part of the county'’ What a dream come true! What I’d like to know u how in the heck can the people Of Barry County afford to send their children lo a charier school when they are already whining about how they can’t afford to send (hem io the public school? Aren't they con­ tradicting themselves? And in regard to Mr. Weiler’s letter about children not knowing how to add. 1 would like lo say that my first-grader has known how much 2 plus 2 equals since she was 3 or 4 years old. The reason being that at our house education starts in the early years with a paient and not the day the child is dropped off fat the first day of Kindergarten. We are not a rich family in the monetary sense My husUnd is the sole provider for our family. We aren’t even considered middle class. We have a mortgage, two cars, a motorcycle. We use gas and electric, waler and we even buy groceries. And. surprise, surprise, we do it on less than $10 an hour! Wc also have two children who depend co us and sometimes have to rely on us as parents to make decisions for them. That is why I voted "yes" the first time and plan to vole "yes’* again. I am up at Southeastern Schtxfl two limes a day. sometimes more. I go inside, wt!k around, enjoy the children’s artwork, talk to the teachers. I also see the special needs Let’s give kids decent facilities Tb The Editor: On Monday. Sqx. 25. electors of Hastings atea schools in Barry and Calhoun counties win be asked low* ala special achool elcctiou. Threre will be two prnpnaah: I) a bon­ ding proposition and 21 a millage proposition One of the greatest assets we can give lhe children of this ana is an excellent education This can be achieved by capable staff and admimstration and sound and adequate facilities. By voting "yes" for both of these proposi­ tions. you will be giving the youth of this community a chance lo achieve their goals in life. They an our future We urge you lo vote "yes." Joe and Anne Hubert Hastings Student Council urges ’Yes’ vote lb The Editor: A “yes" vote on the bond issue Sept. 25. will help relieve the overcrowding situation now being experienced in the elementary and abddle schools. The addition of an elementary ■taut will provide the kx< U-im ■otabuo to overpopulated daasrooma The additional funds would benefit the schools through increased technology lo better prepare students for the technologically ad­ vanced society wc will eater when wc leave the Hastings School System. The High School Student Council urges you to vote yes' cm Monday, Sept. 25. Betsie Keeler Student Council President Hastings High School Road Commission Job is exemplary Information about the Hastings Area School Sjntem What bond OK will do for middle, high schools children working at little tables in the hallways and in the closets. I also see how the children are crammed in their rooms like sardines. The new Streetscape project in town is beautiful. It’s an honor being ranked 81st among the "Best Small Towns in America.*' But none of that will do this town any good if we don’t have adequately maintained schools or have to turn away students because we have no more room. I still have enough sense to realize that everyone has a right to their opinions and everyone has the right to vote "no." To those who plan to vote "no" let me give you something to think about. When you step into the voting booth and before you pul) those little levers, ask yourself this.... "Am 1 voting *no* because I completely understand the bond proposals and have all the facts? Have I been to the school while it is in session and taken a look around? Am I comfortable with the amount of students in my child’s room and do I realize that amount School space problems only worsening lb The Editor: Voters of the Hastings Area Schools should be aware of the lack of facilities availale for all children. I am acutely aware of the situation as it per­ tains to special education students and staff. The Barry Intermediate School District pro­ vides physical occupational, speech, social work and psychological services to Hastings students. Staff travel throughout the district on a daily basis. A recently completed report from staff in­ dicates that ail work in janitorial closets, audio-visual storage areas, gymnasiums or hallways. None of our staff serving Hastings has an appropriate work space in which lo serve children. State rules mandate specific requirements for special education classrooms. The in­ termediate school district buses children to Dehon for ISD programs and rents space from a local church due lo lack of space in the Hastings schools. The space problem has worsened yearly. 1 find myself wondering why we hire profes­ sional staff to work with children, but provide R Respectfully yours. Charles D Nynrom Director. 911 a closet filled with cleaning supplies in which they have lo work! Frankly, the situation this year has deteriorated to the point where staff are happy lo have a closet (o share with other staff. If the situation deteriorates any further. I believe the Hastings school may need to con­ sider busing off site for the services provided by therapists While this would create some additional space for their personnel, it would be a very cxpensive and inconvenient solution for all concerned. The Hastings schools will be monitored in January by state department representatives, as required on a triennial basis. It would be very nice to be able to say to them that the Hastings Area Schools have passed a bond issue which will resolve issues sure to be cited in their report. Questions regarding space requirements for special education programs and services can be directed to Barry Intermediate * School District. 945-9545, extension 12. James A. Hund Assistant Superintendent Special Education. BISD Let’s prepare kids for the 21st Century To The Editorla the 20th century, our county changed from 'arming and rural life to industrial and city life. So now, as wc approach the 21st cen­ tury. we are entering the age of technofogy, when new research, technologies, and skills are needed. Hastings High School graduates are meeting the challenges of change The local newspapers report weekly of their achievements as they become professionals, technicians, engineers, business owners, etc. Many graduate with distinction from college. I salute the citizens of Hastings for their dedication to the children and youth, in­ dividuals who share their expertise and time. organizations who provide scholarships and youth progams that enrich the lives of young people. Tb The Editor I just warned k> express our appreciation, thank, and praise In the employees of the Barry County Rond Commuuon. It seems like lhe only lime we talk to them or need them is during a crisis, and that is usually on a weekend, or in the middle at the night, when they ire home in bed sleeping We wake them up and tend them out neo caber a thunder or snow norm. They always respond, completing their tank with great enthuxiasm and profexinnal ism Now that fall is here and winter fan ap­ proaching. the people of Barry County should lake tune lo thank all the people at the Road Commission for an exemplary job. Well be needing them and calling on them sooner than we think f Many thanks from the Barry County Cen.'mU Dispatch/E-911. could double in he next few years? Do I want my children to be accepted lo college or turn­ ed away because the schools could not proper­ ly prepare them? Am 1 holding a grudge against lhe schools, a teacher, lhe board and will the grudge be solved by voting ‘no’? Are my children all grown and not involved in school any more but do I remember that so­ meone else paid for them to go? "Or. am I voting ’no’ because 1 believed ail the misinformation written in editorials or because my neighbor "Joe" passed on a rumor over the fence his past summer?" Until you can answer all these questions honestly is when you can vote with a clear conscience. And by the way, lhe best Christmas gift our children could receive this year is the gift we voters could give them. The gift of a lifetime. One that won’t break, or get lost or sold at next year’s garage sale. The gift of a great education. Cheryl Northrop Hastings I keep reminding myself of the situations that exist that we can do something about: children who go lo school without breakfast, children with health problems such as dyslex­ ia. respiratory problems, abuse, neglect, hypotension, etc. We can provide rooms, materials, and equipment conducive to learning, that deal with special needs and a staff trained to deter­ mine the needs of each child and to create an atmosphere where he can develop and learn. We can prepare our grandchildren for life in the 21st century. Hastings Middle School - Hastings Middle School was built in 1916. and had two wings added to the building in 1954. in addition, a portion of the building was renovated in 1986 lo accommodate sixth-grade students when the elementary schools were changed to kindergarten through fifth-grade facilities. Hastings Middle School currently serves 820 students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Passage of the bond issue will allow the items listed below to be done al the Middle school: K • Existing science classrooms will be renovated. • Computer labs and other improved technology training for students will be provided. • Including the computer labs and other specialized instructional areas. 12 new classroom spaces will be opened. • A new library and multi-use room will be constructed so that the two classrooms cur­ rently used as. a library can be used as classrooms. • Portions of the building that currently aren't handicapped accessible will be made accessible for handicapped individuals. • Appropriate spaces for special education services will be made available. • More student restrooms will be constructed. • The main office and the counseling office will be combined for increased efficiency. • The building’s climate control system will be modified for better temperature regulation. New Elementary School - The bond issue provides for construction of a new elementary school that will open for lhe 1997-98 school year and be able to accommodate 400-450 students in kindergarten through the fifth grade. The Citizens Advisory Committee for Building and Site Project* has recommended that every attempt be made to keep Hastings elementary schools at a 400 student size for more effective building management and in order to avoid having children not feeling like individuals and getting "lost m a crowd." The new school will have specialized in­ structional areas for science, computers, music, an and special education. The school also will have a multi-purpose room for lunch, physical education classes and com­ munity use. Lack of space troubles very real The Editor: products. The crunch for adequate space is also seen As an employee of the Barry Intermediate at lhe high school where an administrator has School District. 1 provide the Hastings school had her office turned into a classroom. Her system with school social work services. new location is the conference room in which Specifically. I work in four of the six school the school psychologist tested students last buildings Having worked here for 20 years. I, too, I find that there is a lot of incorrect informafeel die squeeze of an increasing pupil popular .. ikm being passed along by those who are tak­ lion. Al the middle school. 1 counsel students ing someone else at their word. I encourage in a custodian break room.,whfch doublesjk a teacher's toilet facility. NBedtaas to say. fam people to visit the schools and see the problem for themselves. constantly interrupted. At Northeastern Elementary, 1 am located, along with the elementary school counselor, in a supply room with paper and cleaning 7b Home For Sale By Owner Lucille Hecker Hastings Adult Foster Care PRIVATE ROOMS HASAN OPENING AjUHptAv B.YO.B. (Bring your own bag.) -HOME AWAY FROM HOME” Bn attd Roma Dm (616) HSH11 Hastings. Ml 49058 For more ideas on reusing and reducing, call: L100-9W1LDUFE Rsoos Hsttftdsy • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on September 26, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. In the Courts & Law Building. Dr. Paul Ohm, KCC will be present. This meeting will be In addition to the regular meeting on this date at 9:30 a.m. Election Notice CLOSE of REGISTRATION ter 1W1. . Amount nocoMory to rodosm $180.26 plus tho tew oi too ShortH AMcto Abbott 31 Roos Rd. Dotton . Ml 4«MS ; To Francis E. andGonovoM. Roti. 418 Mary Jono Or Chottotto MI4MI3 •* (9/21) Hastings High School - Hastings High School, the "new" high school, is now 26 years old. being buih in 1969. While the building doesn't need any additions for space al this lime, even though all classrooms cur­ rently are used, the facility does have other needs. Passage of the bond issue will provide im­ proved technology training for students, some much needed renovation of the mechanical and electrical systems, and better temperature control for classrooms, especially the inner core of rooms in which temperatures often get into lhe '90s and sometimes over 100 degrees on hot days at the beginning and end of the school year Letters CITY of HASTINGS m described in lhi« notice it • Forty-seven parking spaces will be added Take notice that any qualified elector of the City of Hastings. County of Barry, who is not already registered for the odd year general election to be held. November 7,1995. Registration will be taken at the office of the City Clerk each working day until Monday. October 9. 1995 on which day the City Clerk wifi be in her office between the hours of 8.-00 a.m. and 5:00 pun. for the purpose of receiving registrations of electors qualified to vote. SHARON VICKERY , City Clerk Hastings, Michigan OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Sept. 24, 12 Noon to 4 pun. ATTENTION HASTINGS CLASS OF 1985 10 Year Reunion to be held October 7th at Middle Villa Inn. For details, please call Carleen Shuster at (616) 758-3605 or Susan Van Hom (616) 795-2579 List of Missing: Melissa Birman Karla Brumm Leona Burton Cameron Crosby Deb Cook Charles Deschner Dave Dykstra Christina Elliston Wanda Gable Irma Garza Tim Jackson Kendra Kent Brenda Lambert Linda Lambert Tina Lammers Melinda Lammers Kristy Lang Tammy Perkins Kelly Pinnel Scott Silverman Eleanor Simpson George Sullivan Tammy Wagner \ �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 21, 1995 UP WITH PEOPLE, continued from page 1 Flu, pneumonia clinics scheduled in October Tbe Barry-Eaton Dinner Health Depan­ mem will oiler flu and pneumonia clinics • Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S. Grave. Delton. 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. throughout the area next month. Tbe flu shots are $7 and pneumonia shots an S10. There will be no charge tor people who present their Medicare B cards. Tetanus 11. • Nashville Masonic Temple. North Main Street. Nashville, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Oct 18. • United Methodist Church. 227 Logan St.. Sunfield. 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. shots are free. Tbe dates, times and site an as foltows: • Thomas Jefferson Hall. Barry County Democratic Hall, 328 S. Jefferson St, Hast­ ings. from noon to 4 p.m. every Thursday in October. • Lincoln Meadows Senior Apartments. 500 tjocoln St.. Middleville. 11 a m. to noon Wednesday. Oct 4. • Maple Leaf Grange, M-66 south of Nashville. 4 to 7 p.nk Tuesday. Oct. 10. Oct. 18. • United Methodist Church. 9275 S. Bed­ ford Road. Dowling. 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23. • Barry-Eaton District Health Department. 110 W. Center St.. Hastings. 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Oct 21. For more information, call 945-9516. Ak* at the... Church of Your Choice |~ SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES QU I M B Y UNITED GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly called The (616) 645-9392 Soaday School 10 P.O. Bob 43. Boll wood Ml 49058. School Hour; 11."00 a.m. Monu< D«*iel Si WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. PLKASANTVIEW Integrity and motivation to service. Up With People members range In age from IS-26. About 700 people are Involved with the program each year in five different casts. Up With People was founded by J. Blan­ Other community service work performed this week by the Up With People cast in­ cluded activities with Headstart children and Hastings Middle School students. Tbe alm of Up With People is to build understanding among nations and to spark people to action in meeting lhe needs of their communities, countries and the world; and lo equip young people with the leader­ ship qualities of global perspective. that will make a difference later in commu­ nities around the globe. Kerr, who I, now a member of tbe Up With People naff as a promotion representa­ tive. was tbe guest of Ken and Carol Kens­ ington during his stay in Hastings During his stint. Kerr said he has stayed vith 139 different boat families. Up With People is "great - the best thing I could ever do." said Wendy Olkjer. 19. of Valdez. Alaska who was one of tbe hydrant painters She stayed at lhe home of Betty Moore Nichole Danis. IS. of Plainfield. Conn, who stayed with Cay and Lynn Perry, agreed "I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.” Danis said. "It's an amazing experience." Neither one fell thxt way before seeing their first Up With People performance. "My Mom literally dragged me lo lhe (Up With People) show.' Danis said. Afterwards. "1 said. I've got to do litis." Olkjer said her Mom also "dragged” her to a performance. Ken just happened to be one of the performers that night. Interested young people In audiences ate Interviewed all over tbe world alter Up With People per­ formances. And that was lhe case with Olk­ jer. "Meeting the people” is what Olkjer likes most about the program. Danis likes "community service a lot. I like tbe whole thing.* To date, she has had the unforgettable ex­ perience of working in a day care center in Denver for children who are affected by AIDS, helping with a Habitat for Humanity project and visiting acta* Up With People provides young men and women year-long opportunities for crosscultural education, diverse community ser­ vice. on-stage musical performance experi­ ence and extensive wold travel, a spokesper­ son said. ton Belk tn lhe mid-1950s lo provide a focus for tbe idealism and energy so evident then In student movements around the world. Two CROP walks set for Sunday People in Hastings and Delton will be celebrating the 25th year of CROP Waking in Michigan during CROP Waks in both oommunUee at 2 p.m. Sunday. Promotmg the occasion, in the photo, are (from left) the Rev. Morin Pratt. Barry County walk coordinator; Sally Keller, recruitment chairwomen for lhe Hastings wak; the Rev. Kay Pratt, education chairwoman; and the Rev. Buff Coe. who wB serve as a courtesy driver during the Hastings event Registration for the Hastings Wak begins at 1 p.m. and registration in DeBon is 130 p.m. r. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Sept.24 - 8:00 and 10:45 a.m. Holy School 4887 FAMILY William RuneU Lind l(HDa.«. Duwliag. Ml 49050 Pastor StaMa Wnsht (616) 758-3021 HOPE UNITED METHODIST 945-4995 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF BAUY CO. CHUtCR OT or Teas Bible Qtax 13-19); ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN Adak BMe Srndy - No aae litniu ATHOL1C CHURCH. 2415 — McCann Rd . HaUings. McCatw Hasting*. Ml 49058. 49058 thobnappli vallby Ptaw 623 2050 (Dchou) after 6 p.m. Sunday Morning Prayer *45 S.M.; Maaa 1*00 a m. - 1928 Book of time *30 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. O. Kern Becky Oexler. Prog ram/Youlh ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 8. Jafltenoa Way» to Revitalize a Women’s HASTINGS APOSTOLIC WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. WBCHAM-FM) Nursery provid- WOODLAND - William Russell Lind. 78, of Woodland, passed away on Tuesday September 19, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in H wings He was bora on June 20, 1917 in Bowne Township, Kcm Comity, tbe son of William and Inez (VanAmburg) Lind. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1936 and served in tbe United States Army during World War n from 1943 to 1946 He was mamtod to Betty Sisaoo <n July 14, 1945 in Woodland. Relived In Woodland since *%. Lind was -ustodlan at the Woodland IONIA - Margaret E. Spenca, 74, of Ionia, passed away on Monday September 18,1995 st the Ionia Couay Memorial Hospital. She was bora on July 20,1921 in Eagle, the daughter of Leo sad Winnie (Brokaw) Kerr. She graduated from Portland High School and was married to Eugene Spencer on March 13. 1943 in Long Beach. California. He preceded her in death oa January 29, 1980. Mrs. Spencer ass a member or Women of die Moose. VFW Auxiliary of Ionia. She was very active in the Special Olympics and Commission on Aging. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Lowell and Harold Ken-; sister. Mildred; grandson. Joel Willis. Surviving are three daughters. Mix. Fred (Kay) Willis of Westland. Mra. John (Mary) Roctof Orleans, Mrs. Brian (Kim) Michael of Orleans; three grandchildren, Jon Wooley. Jeffrey Willis and Autumn Root; one sister, Sandra Royston at Portland; one sister-in-law, Artito Spencer of Ionia. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday September 21, 199S ■ 1:00pm at tbe Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Todd Lafond officiating. Interment will be in the Niles Cemetery in Eagle. Memorial contributions may be made to the St lodes Qtildrens Hospital. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. 9:50 a.m. Church School for all or Darlene Pickard. Wontap Semces — 367-4061 945-5974 George A. Gardner 8:00 forget io vote* • 7:00 p.m.. Mission FBtST BAPTIST CHUBCH. 309 7:00 p.m Stephen Miatstry 945-5365 NASHVILLE AREA FT. CYRIL’S • CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Fktber GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple (517) 852-9228 Sept 28 - 9:30 a.m. Circle Study Leaden meet with Pastor Keller HASTINGS FIRST UNITED Bufford w Coe. Pastor Margaret HoOenbeck. Director of Christian Coordinator and Organist. Church Monung WBCH FM AM at 10 30 am SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 am.; Coffee FeOowstap 10:30 The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA Hastings and Lake Odessa WMM FUNIDAL HOME child care for infams and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for anes 5 thru 8. WEDNESDAYS: Ch—cel Chmr M in. Retreat 9:00 NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. Walk Registration 100 pm.. Walk sun* at 2.-00 p.m. Monday. Women Circles 7:30 p.m. Wednes­ day. Sept. 27 — Faith and Hope U M Women Circles 9:30 a.m.; THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■•Prescriptions” — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 9 00 a m. to 2:00 p.m Saturday. Sept 30 — Genests Class Follow­ ing 6 30 p m SUPPORT GROUPS - V IP slVnaally Impaired Per- HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan | Annabelle M. Lukasewycz | WOODLAND - Annabelle M. Lukasewycz, 71, of Woodland, panted away on Friday September 15. 1995 at Pennock Hospital in H wings Night for all age* THURSDAY Children's Choir 4:00 p.m.; Youth Handbell* 4:30 p.m.; Handbell Choir 6:30 p.m ; Chancel Choir Hastings of Hastings MIDDLEVILLE - George A. Gartner. 60, of Middleville, passed away on Monday. September 18, 1995 at his residence. He was bora on November 27,1934 in Hast­ ings, the son of Royal and Hazel (Ellerbeck) Gardner. He attended Hastings Schools and served la the United States Navy from 1951-59. Mr. Gardner lived in various places in tbe United States and moved back to tbe Barry County area in 1991. He was a member of the Hastings Eagles Lodge and the American Legion Surviving are nieces, Brands Fliuon of Hast­ ings and Mrs. Tim (Detuae) O'Connor of I-anting Respecting his wishes. Cremation has taken place and do services will be held. Arrangements were made by Gorbach Funeral Home in Hastings. 12 30 pm Wednesday*. TOPS No 338 - 9:15 a.tn Thursday* She was bora on September 7,1924 In Dear­ bora, the daughter of William atto Anna (Finn) Freund. She was married to Nickolaus M. Lukasewycz on June 5, 1955 in Hastings. Mrs Lukasewycz was employed for several yean as a deputy clerk with the Barry County Oak. She attended St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville. Surviving are her husband, Nickolaus; one daughter. Priscilla Lind of Battle Creek; two sons. Andrew Lukasewycz of California and Stephen Lukasewycz ot Battle Creek; two grandsons. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday September 18, 1995 at St Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville with Father Charles Fischer officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. HASTINGS - Orm W. Frandaco. 88. at Hastings, passed away oa Sunday September 17. ISftj at TentaCare Ot Hastings. Elementary School for 43 years, retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland, past president at the Woodland Village Council and served several years as a member of tbe Woodland Council. He wai preceded in death by a son. James Edward in 1950. Surviving are his wife, Betty; one aoo. Dav id and Ha wife, Carolyn Lind, of Clarksville; •e a-l Ma -a - - - - - a v-a a . tnree gruacmiaren, mice step gianacimaren, two stare, Lacy Jordan ofWoodland and Mra. Denn (Viola) Oinninghsm at Lake Odessa; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday Septem­ ber 21, 1995 from 3-5 and 7-9 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Funeral Services will be held on Friday September 22, 1995 at 1:30pm st the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Alan Sellman officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial merrihottom may be made to the Zion Lutheran Qmrdi. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. | George M.‘Bud" Olinger^ | MCKEAN, PENNSYLVANIA - Geurge M. “Bud” Olinger. Jr, 66, of McKean, Pennsylva­ nia and formerly of Harrison, passed away on Monday, September 18. 1995 at St Vincent Health Center. He was boro on July 19, 1929 in Canton. Ohic, the son of George M. and Dora Baer Searfoss. He was a 1947 graduate of Alburn High School. Mr. Olinger served in tbe United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Michigan Bell Telephone in 1983 wilh 28 years of service. He was a life member of Holt Lodge 572 F. A A M . Harrison; Fraternal Order of Eagle, Harrison; and a social member of St. Francis Ushers Club. McKean. Mr Olinger loved his golf and golf buddies, Dewayne. Jeff, and Jimbo. He was preceded in death by his parents; his adoptive parents, George M. and Anne Olinger. Surviving are his wife of 29 years, Mildred “Millie" Olinger of McKean, Pennsylvania; daughter.Deborah "Debbie" McBride of McKean, Pcnnsylavania, son. George “Mitch" Olinger of Lansing; son Michael Modaghan of Aurora. Colorado; ten grandchildren, Mrs.Angel "Little Minute" Wisniewski of Saegertown, Pennsylvania. Brian Clark, Jr. of Littleton, Colorado, Sarah 'Turkey" McBride, Kebby McBride, Shannon "Little Fann Girl" McBride. Chelsea McBnde all of Conneautvil­ le. Pennsylvania, Bobbie Jo Olinger of Eaton Rapids, Tina. Kevin and Tricia all of Michigan; three great grandchildren. Todd Jamrs, Brenna Joy. and J. Thomas. Services were private and held at the conve­ nience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Leukemia Society of American, Inc, West Pennsylvania Chapter, 2 Gateway Center, 13 North. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 Arrangements were made by the Burton Funeral Home in Erie, Pennsylvania. She was bora on Match 22, 1907 in Queen City. Texas, the daughter of Morion A Orace (Willen) Graley. _ _ _____ She was raised in Pontiac and attended Pontiac schools, graduating in 1924 from Pontiac High School She went on to receive formal voice training and uudy at a private voire studio in Detroit for 4 years and later 2 years at Michigan State College in Lansing. She was married to Loren J. Prandaoo in 1948. =______ Mrs. Francisco bed moved to Freeport in 1931, to Nashville in 1932 and to HaKiivs ia 1948 where the lived for several years. She lived away from Hastings for a few years, returning tn April 199S. Mra. Francisco's employment included, the Abstract Office hi Hastings tar several years and an area reporter for the Battle Creek Enquirer for a few yean. She tang ia Oratorio and Concerts for many years. She was a former member of the Hariiags United Methodist Church, Choir Director of the church for several yean and an offte of the WSCS Society . She was a former member of the Grace Presbyterian Church of Spring Hffl, Florida and a Charier Member of the Spring Hill Music Club and the Club Choir. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Bonnie Pultz and two sisters. Surviving are her taabend. Loren; aoo, James Frandaco of Ho CH Minh Oqr. Vietnam; three children by a previous marriage - son. Peter Pultz of Jackson, two daughters, Shirley Hade of R. Seneca, OUo and Diane Peresie of Mechanicsburg, Fennsylvsnis; seven grandchildren; tea great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday September 20,1995 at toe Wren Funeral Home with Dr. Buffon! W. Coe cffiduiiig. Burial was at Hastings Township Oemmery. Memorial contributioos may be made to too American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings MIDDLEVILLE - Helen Marie (Wilstm) Munjoy. 82. of Middleville, passed away ca Sunday September 17,1995 at Pennock Hospi­ tal in Hastings. She was employed with Sav-Mcr Grocery Store of Middleville for many yean. Site was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Muqjoy. Surviving are ba children. Jack L. A Donna Kenfield of North Carolina, Michael Q Kenfield of Kentwood. Robert H.MunjoyDrf Middleville, Helen A Bud Hzuachild of Hast­ ings, Judy Keller of Wisconsin. Patricia Munjoy of Grand Rapids; 18 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Mass ot Christian Burial was offered oa Wednesday September 20.1995 at toe Caledo­ nia Funeral Home with Reverend Father David Nichols celebrant Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 21, 1995 — Page 7 Woodland News... Robert Mitchell’s 80th in Saturday Robert E. Mitchell of rural Delton will celebrate his 80th birthday with an open house at the Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church, Saturday, Sept. 23, from 2-5 p.m. His seven children will host the event Mr. Mitchell moved to Delton in 1927, at the age of 12. He married Helen Willison in 1941 and moved to Hillsdale and later to Climax. He moved back to Delton 15 yean ago where he keeps busy tending his orchard, bowling and playing golf No gifts please Olive Sears to mark 90 years Olive (Dull) Sears will be celebrating her 90th year m Sept. 30, 1995 and her feroily. sisters end brother! ere having an open house for her al the VFW. Halloa Sunday. Oct. 1, 1 to 3 p.m. She would be very pleased lo receive a card or teiepbooe call from anyone who might be , interested. The V.F.W. Hall u located in the ' old depot just off of S. Maia. No gifts pleae. '. Her address is: Olive Sean, Box 45, 214 S. ' State St.. Apt 1. Nashville, MI 49073. : Telephone No. to (517) 852-9277 !■ Legal Notices Charles William Bother. Dowling and Nor ma Jean Brown. Dowling. Lance Kevin Bilger, Shelbyville and CMIcen Marie Hall. Shelbyville. Scott Allen Butler. Woodland and Penny Sue Gann. Woodland. Arnold Duane VanDyk. ShebyviUe and Christine Louise Langoni. Kalamazoo. Chad Micheal Horton. Hastings and Kimberly Ann Jameson. Hastings. Troy Joseph Guernsey. Nashville and Kristina Ann Rucinski, Nashville Nathan Joseph LaSalle, Greenville, N.C. and Sarah Lynn Cole. Greenville. N.C. Kenneth L. Alien, Hastings and Candace Mw - «rsi- -«•— . . DCo iOfua , Hastings Dwayne Eric Crumback. Middleville and Linda Joy Toering. Middleville Timothy Nyle Briggs. Battle Creek and Laura Jean Shippy. Battle Creek. Randy 1 Jon Belson, Hastings and Lori Ann Lindsay. Hastings. Martin Alien Salski. Hastings and Jennifer Lucille Hall, Hastings. Jay D. Red. Middleville and Shannon Marie DriscaJ, Jenison Denny Ivan Selbee, Nashville and Kimberly Sue Drum, Nashville. Andrew fohn Stonebumer. Plainwell and Tcrisa Marie Lester. Delton. IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR GUILDS FUTURE U S SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT ■; ' OaacrMton ol load: Stota ol Michigan. County at n; Barry. lot 101. lokowood (store, rt»-007-ItoMtoS-OO Amount pout. *110.17. To»e» rar 1W1. * Amount necoMory to redeem (180.26 ptw lhe lee, ol the titer th '• •Allclo Abbott For a recorded iimsmqo of current rate information, call 1-SOO-4US BOND FACTS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE VOTING ON THE UPCOMING SCHOOL BOND ISSUE SEPTEMBER 25TH, 1995 1. We have less students now than ten years ago. 2 Their predictions an faulty because they do not end cannot reflect accurate­ ly the future student population. 3. The School Board has not told you the whole truth, in tha' we stand to lose hundreds of students because of the school choice act that will pus the state legislature this year or next What that means is students will be able to attend any school they want and their state funds with them. Thia will put a severe strain on the remaining students in our schools particularly after ao vtl. VO- spending 22 million on buildings. 4. The School Board has stated that the majority of students are located south of Hastings if this ia true many of these students will atUnd Battle Creek schools. Maple Valley, Bellevue, and Delton schools, because of the school C choice act 5 The School Board has stated that they are concerned about students, yet recently they allowed some students to attend the Hastings Schools, even though our schools are supposedly overcrowded. Then st the same time denied the request of parents that wanted their children to attend a Battle Creek school a abort distance from tbeir home, instead now they have to be bused 15 miles. That shows no concern about students. 6. They treat their students like animal.- by having no bathroom doors or stall doors and in some cases no stalls between toilets. Children have some basic human rights and they are not getting it from this School Board! 7. They are claiming plans to having several hundred new residents move into the Hastings area why? Because some major players in this whole scheme stand to make millions from residential development, check the county plat maps and see who owns this land to be developed 8. A large part of your schools are paid for normally by industry but we are not getting any new industry in Hastings we are losing jobs, Because a minority of influential people want to make it their little bedroom communi­ ty. There are claims of new jobs a few!! but these are not jobs where you can make a decent life for yourself and children!!! 9 There are plenty of things our schools do need though, but we also need jobs for our children when they leave achool 10. Have the Schools come back to us with a more reasonable proposal for some addition and renovation not new schools that are not needed. 11. The School Board by putting forth a proposal that is all or nothing are the ones that actually hurting our children. 12. There are many more facts you should know but this issue is much too com­ plex for one letter. Citizens for Accountable Education: 1998 Starr School Rd., Hastings 948-3922 Tbe perfect autumn weather has continued for another week. Tbe robins have all gone south. Peaches and pears an: hanging ripe in lhe trees. Tbe Woodland Study Club began its 79th year with a luncheon meeting last week Tuesday at Bob's Restaurant in Lake Odessa. There were 17 members and three guests. After eating lunch from the menu, each member lold about an incident in her childhood when she had been naughty. Some of them were amusing. Laura Letlson Lennox was born with spinal problems in Woodland in 1935. and was not expected to live past the age of 17. But she graduated from Woodland High School in 1953 and on Sept. 9, Harold and Nell Stannard attended her 60th birthday party. Iler mother. Mary Lettson. and sister. Ardlth. both from Hastings, also were at the party. Laura also has two daughters. Marla and Amy. Tbe party was held at Portoflno’s Restaurant In Wyandotte, which Is where she lives now. Harold found the old Woodland High School yearbooks she had on display interesting, along with other personal memorabilia nd photographs. After tbe birthday luncheon, tbe honoree and all the guests look a river cruise on tbe Portoflno Cruiser and were entertained during the ride by a group of Sweet Adelines with wnom Laura has been active for many years Tbe Woodland Lions Club tret at tbe Lions Den last Tuesday evening. Three ■pedal guests Joined the members for dinner. They were veterans of World War II — Claude SbeUenbarger, who was tbe guest speaker, Ed Black from Saube Lake. Lake Odessa; and Bob Reid. Claude SbeUenbarger lold bow be was one of only eight pilots who flew for both the Army Air Force and the Navy Air Force during that war. He first got ids wings from the Army Air Force in Texas, and then be got transferred to lhe Navy and had to go back to cadet school aU over agdn. Aller graduation, he flew PBY-2s (a plane without wheels that had to land In waler) for tbe remainder of the war. Most of his missions were search and rescue. atxLhe said that was one reason be enjoyed his work. He Will his first mission was go to French Ghana and search for Tom Harmon, who had become lost in the jungle. By the time be was ready io go. Hannon bad come walking out of the jungle. After the program, the Lions bad a report on the Labor Day weekend events, expenses and profits. The chicken dinner was profitable though tbe raffle was leu an than usual, but all the bills now ate paid to date. Including the debt rhas was owed on the new roof. • »u . Members were encouraged to sen ticket s to tbe Oct 28 raffle for which tbe prize will be an airline trip to Lu Vegas and three nights and four days al tbe MGM Grand Hotel. These tickets sdl for $2 each or three for $5. Ella Kanmer reported on her experiences In running (fog dining area a [be chicken dinner and said that though nine people had beer promised lo come help serve drinks and dessert and keep lhe area cleaned up so later diners could be sealed, only six bad signed up. three came and one stayed long enough io be a real help. She had several suggestions lo make In getting next year's chicken barbecue accomplished easier nd more efficiently. Lions Club members then were asked bow many ana planning lo help cook and serve for tbe hood election day breakfast Saturday morning. Other Lakewood area Hons Clubs are planning to hold the event at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Scrambled eggs nd sausage, juice, milk nd coffee will be served from 7 until 10 am. or nodi food enough io serve 600 people runs out Tickets are being handed out lo voters, but no ticket is necessary to come enjoy tbe meal. Tbe object Is lo encourage voters to get up on Saturday, get out. and go vote. While they are out, they can enjoy the free breakfast. Mny Lions and ocher local people interested In passing the school bond issue met Thursday evening at lhe Lions Den to plan actions during tbe final week of the Campaign Some Woooana cutane nerestea m pasamg me school bond ieeue met at me Lkxis Don Thursday evening. teeth to me with the blank license plale bolder that was there when I bought the car. Alter we ate. (sod it was not easy to find a table with three empty chain In tbe overcrowded dining rooms), we took both cars back to Evelyn's, where she had baked last Saturday. And tbe variability of bow weekdays tall In lhe calendar is why the recycling bin was not in Woodland last week, according to what the contractor told Township Clerk Cheryl Allen. He said they did not consider an apple pie, and had dessert there. the 16th tbe third Saturday because there bad Later I visited Ute new home of Bill and not been three full weeks ot September Sally Kinney. She is my husband's niece preceding It. She said they will bring tbe and tbe mother of Katie, who rode with me blns this next Saturday, but she made it very in the Homecoming parade. . clear that to us, tbe third Saturday is the They have a sulfur crested cockatiel named third Saturday shown on the calendar even if Ricky, who seemed to resent my strange it Is only lhe 16th and that is when we face, ss when I came into tbe room where expect tbe blns from now on. bis cage is. bis crest feathen stood straight Therefore tbe bin will be at the township up and be bristled st me. Sally said sbe bad building Saturday. Sept 23. which Is school never seen him behave so belligerently. bond election day and many people wffl be Because I did not know why I was so In tbe village and see It. So the volume offensive to him, I stayed In other rooms as should not suffer too much from a lack of much as I could for my short visit with early publicity and the confusion about lhe them. week. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society It will be back on Saturday, Oct. 21. met at die Lake Manor dining room on The descendants of Mr. and Mra Pml G. Thursday evening, and John Waite presented Brodbeck held their annual reunion on • program about rural schools in Odessa Sunday. This event always has been held Township. near the birthday of Paul G. and became A complete report was given on the Russell's birthday is in tbe same week, it finances of Depot Day. sad it seems that tbe has through the yean been recognized aa his event was a financial success as well as a birthday party. He came from Tendin'are social fx Sunday, attended Zion Lutheran Church and The next general membership meeting of enjoyed the company of all hie brotbets and the society will be al 7:30 pan. Thursday, sisters. (U In all. counting Mat) al the Oct 12. m the usual place. Tbe program Brodbeck now tbe home of Tim and Tammy wi 11 be about Indians and win be one that Brodbeck. Margaret Brodbeck said that became it was canceled last year due lo a conflict on tbe part of lhe woman who la doing the was a chilly day. they held tbe dinner in the program. sugar bouse rather than out In tbe ytsd. The depot is now <vcn on the last Someone has noticed that tbe robins have Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to?' 1 ' all flown south and mentioned It k> me. It p.m. Each month will have a slightly seems only x few weeks ago that they arrived different display of artifacts. Tbe first open to announce spring, and now they have left and tbeir absence attnotaxes that frosts will day was not very well publicized; to Waite soon be decorating our yards in tbe said be had to sweep all lhe floors during the mornings. open hours. Russell Lind was taken lo Pennock Tbe society was explicit that no matter Hospital on Friday night and Is still there at whether tbe last Saturday is tbe fourth or the this time. fifth Saturday, the open hours will be on the When I Came to Pennock ... " I made the right decision to have my surgery at Pennock Hospital. I was impressed with the attitude, expertise and professionalism afforded me by the Pennock team. 1 approached surgery with only slight fear and anxiety - thanks to the pre-op explanation. In fact, the actual process was a very relaxed and satisfying experience. I praise the surgery department as well as all of the other dedicated and qualified personnel that were involved in my care. I am proud of Pennock Hospital! It has been a great source of security and comfortfor my family over the past fifty plus years." Today some of them are using tbe beautiful weather to ger out more signs encouraging tbe passing of the school bond proposals. The signs being put up this week are on bright orange boards rather than tbe dark blue or plain white used for the earlier signs. I wem to Turkeyville Sunday to meet my sister-in-law and my great-niece and to give them copies of the articles and pictures of the Woodland Homecoming parade and reception. I saw the new orange signs all along M-50 from Woodbury to tbe end of the Lakewood district near Charlotte. They were very obvious and II was very Impressive lo see so many ot them in a few short miles. Neither Evelyn Mcday nor I had any Idea that this weekend was lhe biggest of tbe year at Turkeyville with a two-day craft show drawing in hundreds of people. The place was overrun with cars, craft booths and people. I bad to part In a grass field past the regular parking lot that seemed halfway back to Battle Creek. I was very glad I had slopped at home after church to change shoes and was wearing flats. The dinner line was out lhe door and all the way back to tbe parking lol. both serving lines were open and a special food line had been opened up inside for the craft vendors. 1 purchased s personal license plate from a craftsman near the door as tbe front of my car has looked like a kid missing his front Hazel Brown Hazel Brown Hastings When it Comes to Surgery, Come to Pennock PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W. Groan St • Hastings. Ml 49058 �P»Qe 8 — Th* Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 21, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: 1 Tawdry behavior PHASE BE Ai/VtSEO THAT TROTT ANO TROTT t$ ATTBMPTNG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY IN­ FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT I have taken “Louise** out to dinner on lime. She is well-informed and a great coaver. Hlionalul and has a lively seme ot humor. The problem? The woman carries piaadc Sex abuse help dinner, you would not believe how much food My husband bought me another wedding then asks for more. If the service is buffet, she When I learned that the man who abused me ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THNTEEN DOUAI'S AND 4* CENTS (B»«.313.4t). ho» toad from college, she slipped her arm around my shoulder and said, “Grandma, what I really want when I get married is lo borrow your two support groups. By talking to others, I magic if still there.*’ — Happy in Missouri. rmsi run in the family. Stories like yours cast 2:00 p.m. o'ctock Eastern Dayhpht Time In the Will you please pass oa some information to your readers that will help protect children from this type of horrible exploitation? Children should be told they have the right NOT to be touched oa their private para. Buffet theft overlook k? Plcaac adviae. — Scottadale. Aril.. Reader. Children should also know that telling an adult sacnON n. town i hobth, kangs a wbt XMmrowN towhshik, a*Hr county WOOGAN. 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Ann, bus I Jeff and Carmen DeGroote. at Hastings. Ml arc proud to announce lhe birth of lheir IXW-WK boro at Bronson Birthplace at Lakeview, Paw Pre. Ml. Boro lo Joe and Sheri Shoop and brother. Anthony. 1778 W. Hickory Rd..* Hickory Corner,. Ml. The proud grand­ parents are Donald and 'Rmhie Shoup at. worth Hoapital. weighing 8 Rm.. 2 uu. and 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Ernest and Darlene DeGroote and Larry and Sandy Delton and Jay and Sharan Taylor also of Delion and greal-gnmdparents Mr. and Mrs., William J. Vorva. McAlary. GIRL, Alexis Ann Shoup waa bora V 5:41 a.m. on Saturday. Sept. 2, 1995, weighing in al 6 lbs., 1 ol. and 19 inches long. Alexis was BOY. Alexander Justin. born at Pennock,. Hospital on Sept. 5 at 7:40 p.m. to Terry, Andcnoo. Hastings, weighing 7 lb,.. 1514., PdlKA . TEN STEP No artificial chemical sprays or fertilizers Face to Face Certified Organic Farm BOY, Randy Lee. boro at Pennock Uotysal oa Sept. 3 al 8:30 a.m. to Gordon and Deb 5400 Wilkins Rd, Hastings (616) 623-8321 or 623-8322 -IMMEDIATE POSITION OPENING­ MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Interpreter for Elementary Student Full-Time Position: Qtttifications: Ability to teach and read sign qa Daryl Larke. MIX and Kenneth Merriman. M-D^ are Pennock Hospital’s board certified, full-time orthopedists. These orthopedic surgeons provide treatment for the musculoskeletal system and evaluation of injuries, develop­ mental abnormalities in children and various types of arthritis­ ma mllfin attLn r-i m nrsLlnmul For more Information on Dr. Larke or Dr. Merriman call 948-3116. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1000 W. Green St. • Hastings, Ml 40058 GIRL, Kerisu Ranea. boro M Pennock. Roger Geiger, Woodland. weighing 7 Rm.. 3 GIRL, Paige Allyraa, bom al Pennock . HotpitaJ on Sept. 9 at 12:13 a m. to Jerry and, Traci Downs, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 10 ( TOOLMAKER LEGAL NOTICE The Tyden Seal Company. Inc. located In Hastings. Michigan has an Immediate opening for a 1st shift Toolmaker. Applicants must be ed experience to meet the minimum requirements necessary to obtain a Department of labor Journeyman's card. For patients requiring surgical intervention, these physicians perform knee laser arthroscopy as well as arthroscopy on the shoulder, elbow and ankle, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, multi-trauma surgery, total hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty, and conservative, as well as surgical care for spinal problems. GIRL, Ceara France*, born al Pen Hospital on Sept. 7 al 10 a.m. lo Ringleka and Chris Hayes. Free weighing 6 lbs., lOtt oas. and 21 inches I qualifications prererreo Interested candidates are to apply in writing to Beverley Black, Special Education Super­ visor, Maple Valley JrfSr High School, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096. Or-thopedics - A branch of medicine that deals with the correction intion of skeletal deformities and other problems with the mus- and 20H inches long. BOY, Ryan lames, boro at Pennock Hospital oa Sept. 6 ■ 12:59 a.m. lo Tony and Uag . Coughlin. Nashville, weighing 5 Rm . I oc. , Rv« days per week MO ajn.-3.-00 p.m. About Orthopedics BOY, Austin James, born n Battle Crees 3 Health Systems on Sept. 7 at 8:12 a.m... weighing 9 Rm.. 14 ozs. and 21 inches Austin was welcomed home by proud parents Pete and Stacy (McCarty) Wine, and beg Pledge »o Bog by all present. Five Board MeubBn, five reel AW Toolmakers must possess the ability to set. trou­ bleshoot. recondition and build dies, and produc­ tion machinery. We offer top hourly rates plus a Company funded benefit package. nso.oo. Interested candidates may apply in person at the Tyden Seal Company. 210 North Industrial Park Road, Halting* or call 616-M5-0SO1 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F (V/2U �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 21, 1995 — Page 9 ‘In My Time’ by Robert Faulkner byJoyce F. Wc^nbrecht Robert Faulkner bom and raised in Barry County, entered politics in Berrien County in 1941. He writes about his experiences as a politician: "Many of us were dissatisfied with the Ber­ rien County Republican leadership and we formed the Northern Berrien County Republican Club. Leadership was supporting Harry Kelly for governor, so we organized the Lincoln Dey Banquet and invited can­ didate Dr. Fugrrr C. Keys as our speaker. I introduced Dr. Keys to the enthusiastic crowd that filled the Coloma gymnasium "h was also the kick-off of my campaign for State Representative from the Second District or north end of Berrien County. Needless to say. we now had the political pot boiling Until the organization of the North Berrien Republican Club and our successful Lincoln Day Banquet, my candidacy had been pretty well written off by the powers that be. but now they had to take me seriously. "One day. I was campaigning ir. Benton Harbor when I ran into Vera Enders. Vera was a small-time political boss that the county office holders feared. He was reputed to have become wealthy during prohibition. In 1950 he owned the Twin Cities Bus System, which at that tune was a profitable enterprise. Vera backed the candidates that he favored with campaign contributions and influence. Vera invned me lo his house to have a talk. His sup­ port would be invaluable lo me so 1 accepted. "Seated in his living room. Vera offered me a drink which I decliner!. He poured himself one and said. Bob. I’ll get right to the point. I want locontrol you." I waa stunned. I could hardly believe my ears. ‘You want what?* I asked. *1 want to control you and I’m prepared to spend whatever it takes to get you elected. Or if you won’t let me control you. I'll spend what ever it lakes to beat your ass.' I rose from my chair. ‘I’d rather be defeated.' I said and left his house **I soon found out that Mr. Enders wasn't bluffing 1 stopped in lo see Pete Lovell al his insurance office in Benton Harbor. Pete had indicated (hat he would give me his support for State Representative. His face was grave as he lold me he could not be on my side. •Why?’ I asked. Pete was very frank. ‘I carry the Twin Cities Bus insurance. Vera said that if I supported you. I’d no longer have his insuraece business.* "I was now in a game of hardball politics. 1 was still young enough to enjoy that fight. “In June 1950. the Korean War started. General Douglas MacArthur, the hero of the Pacific and World War 11. was appointed commander in chief. Price and wage controls were imposed again. Wc were al war for the third time in my lifetime of 40 years. By fall. MacArthur had captured most of Korea. Then the Chinese crossed the Yala River enforce. MacArthur wanted to bomb north of the Yalu. bring back some of the Chiang Kai Sheks forces from Formosa, and blockade North Korea, but President Truman was afraid to bomb China. A bitter dispute followed and MacArthur was fired in April 1951 “He (MacArthur) came home to a tumultous welcome. He was invned to speak to a joint session jf Congress. I listened to his memorable Old Soldiers Never Die’ speech. "Shortly after MacAnhurs speech to Con­ gress he accepted an invitation to speak to the Michigan Legislature. David was present with me on the floor of the House for th is historic event. "In March. 1950. Juanita’s folks. Mae aad Burt Mitchell, bought a house in Lake Alfred. Fla. A few days later. Juaniu. Linda. Bob and I headed for Florida. David stayed home because of school. We first visited my folks at Eustis. One day we drove to San Lando Spr­ ings and then to the big tree, which we were told is the oldest tree in the United States and is over 4.000 years old. 1 believe it was a Cypreu "After • few days with my folk, m Euaii. we visited Juanita's folks at Lake Alfred. Ten week old Bobby seemed to enjoy the trip as much as*tayooe. After a few days in Lake Alfred we headed back to Michigan. "In May. 1950. I rented a budding in Lawrence for another store. Dad. David and Carl Arent helped me build the store fixtures Dad got a lame back from this work and it lasted several days. We opened the store in late June. In July we took lime off from business and politics to have some fun and rHayarinn "One Sunday ia July. Dad and Mother came over and Arnold and the gang came up to our house and went fishing in our pond. Mlddlevllle Michigan Central Depot In the 1920a. TEACHER’S REPORT TO PARENTS z/J.zr. rz. f.¥. .9.1. Anno Grace Matter Faulkner on a pknk. The car is a Studebaker In the 1920a. s.t. W if. ZJ.. w.. «■: <2H. 88812 888^ lit i -9.1. Phnialacr John Faulkner caught one 12-inch and one 10-inch bass, a bullhead and several nice blue gills. I caught a large bass. "On Saturday. July 22. after the Coloma stored closed, we drove to Delton, and had a midnight lunch and with Aunt Bessie left at 1 a.m. Sunday for Paeon f<ake, Canada. "Al the lake I became the victim of a David and Beilhart conspiracy. David had heard stories about Solar Lake and wanted me to take him there. Al 40 a person doesn’t have quite lhe adverturesome spirit he had at 30. which was the age 1 was on my trip with the two Jims. 1 said no to his persistent pleas. "Then one morning Mr. Beilhart (old me that he had a problem. He said that just the ucck before, for lhe first time since 1 had gone to the lake in 1940. a party from his camp had trekked to Solar Lake. Mr. Beilhart said he had to obtain permission from an In­ dian trapper for these people to use his canoe. Unfortunately, they had broken a canoe seat which they had brought back with them. Beilhart put it oa the canoe and he insisted that I was the only person in camp who knew the way and had woods experience. **l fell for has flattery. Maybe 1 really wanted an excuse. So. David and I set out for Solar Lake. We crossed Patton Lake, portag­ ed to Chipmoo Lake, crossed it then portaged to Steward Lake and boated to the north end of the lake. . , " "The Ng difference between this and our 1940 trip was that this time we had a four horse outboard motor. This was much faster than rowing, but we had to carry the motor across each portage. "We followed the same route from Slewart Lake to the river. There was still no path or trail. Since we had no compass we went by dead reckoning. We did blaze a trail so we could find our way back. We again waded the river. When we got to the beaver dam. wc found the Indian's canoe on spreading bran­ ches of a tree about seven feet about the ground. We had no trouble installing the repaired seat and proceeded to paddle to the lake aad then straight across to where 1 had camped with the two Jims ten years before. "We built a fire. When 1 finished gathering wood. Dave started fishing. He got a good strike on the first or second cast of his red and while daredevil. The fish broke his line so he put on another spoon, again waded out into the lake and cast out as far as he could. Again the fish struck and again the fish broke his line. Soon our baits were all gone Only then did 1 discover that I’d given Dave a pole with a rotten line. Nylon line wasn't available and if you didn't dry cotton or silk line, it would rot on the reel. "Just as in 1940. it began to rain and soon pul out or fire. We turned the canoe upside down, crawled underneath and wrapped up in our blankets, it turned c<id and the wind came up. We shivered through the night. By daylight it had quit raining but the lake was covered with a dense fog. We put our supplies in the canoe and started paddling across the lake. We couldn't see where we were going and neither of us knew anything about a canoe except that it would tip over easily. We sat straight up and hardly dared to breath. "By some miracle we managed to go straight across the lake. We paddled down to the beaver dam. replaced the canoe in the tree aad started home. It only look us five hours to make it home. We were wet and tired, but ex­ hilarated by our adventure. "The primary election was in September Robert, Eorl and Arnold Foulknar with the November 11. 1918 newspaper an­ nouncing the end of World War I. S.f. Robart Faulkner's report card 1919-1919 showing the school closure during lhe month of December, 1919 due to the Flu epidemic. H. Earl Faulkner, his high graduation in 1924. H L .. • school , and I won. Since my district was about two to one Republican, winning the primary was almost tantamount to electinn Vera Ender’s political power was broken. He still tried to control the sheriff and other county officers, but they were no longer afraid of him. "Dad kept a newspaper account of the primary election in his diary. I was especially happy about lhe vote in Coloma. Watervliet and Niles. The Coloma city vote was 126 to 25 for my nearest of two opponents. The township was 198 to 44. Watervliet city was 91 to 40. and the township was 100 to 37 in my favor. The Mayor of Niles, Russ Thomas, was a good friend of mine. The vote in that ci­ ty showed his influence. 1 had strongly carried every precinct in the City of Niles. "I owed my victory to a lot of fine people. The three men who talked me into going into politics were Tom DeRosa. Roger Carter and Art Betz. Without the help of these men aad the help of Paul Mast. Russ Thomas, Byron Ashbook of Hager Township and many others, 1 couldn't have been elected. "1 was pleased in October to get an invita­ tion to speak the Rotary Club in my old home town of Middleville. I saw people there whom 1 hadn’t seen for over 20 years, it was a very enjoyable occasion. I had learned not to memorize »ny speeches. "In ’anuary 1951, I was sworn in as a member of the Michigan House of "In March 1951, wc bought a house on West Street. It was a pretty house in a beautiful setting on a four-acre lot. By tbe street were two huge Elm trees, the limbs of which stretched clear back over half of the house. The previous owner had pul in steel cables to support the huge limbs One of the trees measured I6K feet around, five feet from the ground and the other was only slight­ ly smaller. We paid $12,000 for the property, but put another $10,000 into remodeling it. We sold the Church Street property to Bud York and his wife for $12,000. "1 was at the Lawrence store one day in August when a man from Chicago came in. He wanted to buy the store for his son-in-law. The store was only marginally profitable, so I was glad to sell it. "In October. 1 bought my first luxury car, a Buick Roadmaster. In November 1951, Dave had the male lead in the junior class play. We were proud of him. He did very well. In December Linda had a tonsillectomy. "In 1951. the transistor hadn’t been in­ vented. All radios and TVs operated on vacuum tubes. There were no electric calculators and the only computers were huge, expensive machines. We still sold ink in bottles for fountain pens and for dip pens. Later the ballpoint pen would revolutionize writing. If any cars had air conditioning I was unaware of it. " 1952 was most notable for the election of Dwight Eisenhower. 1 ran for the State Senate and had a touch primary fight, but after that it was easy. My senatorial district was the Seventh District, consisting of Berrien and Cass counties. "h was gening somewhat easier for me to speak in public and 1 was pleased to accept an invitation from the Middleville Rotary to speak at the October meeting. I actually en­ joyed after dinner speaking. Twenty minutes was all you were expected to speak. My for- Testimonial Dinner In 1956 ot the end of Robert E. Faulkner's time In the State legislatoro. Right hand side of the picture (141): Juanita Faulkner, Robert E. Faulkner, and Ellilsa Faulkner. mull wss quae simple. A joke or two to break the ice sod then a discussion of one of the carsent political issues sM V there was still time left, opes the iwrtiug so questions. This alwsys worked well whether k was a Lions Chib. Rnury. Kiwanis or other meeting. "These were busy times. Juaniu was busy taking care at the family, being secretary of the hoepkal board, a member of her ladies dab and so forth. Dave was a three letter man. He played end in football, forward in basketban and first base in baseball. I tried to attend all of the games. I was also invol vol in business and polkica. In apite of all of our ac­ tivities, we manage a trip to Florida at Christinas time: In January. 1933. I took my seat in the Seaale. Every May there was a blossom festival in the twin cities of St. Joseph and Beason Hatter. A beautiful parade of daboraae floaes and Cadillac convertibles car­ rying public officials made its way down the main street of one city, acroea the bridge over the St. Joseph River, up the main street of the other city. The tutting point alternated each year. By virtue of my office, I was expected to ride in the tack seat of a Cadillac driven by i oeauuiui gin. Dciicvt h or not. i orcaoeu me parade. "A* a public official I was constantly get­ ting caught off guard. At some affair I might be sitting in the audience and the person in charge would say, ‘Oh. I see Seritor Faulkner is here. Would you like to say a few word*. Senator?* 1 never was good at saying something when I had nothing to say. "One cold winter day, the mayor of Watervliet called me. *We are going to dedicate the aew bridge over the Paw Paw River at 10 a.m. tomorrow. We want you to be there.* So I was there, not knowng what the program was. After speaking a few minutes, the mayor said. ‘Now Senator Faulkner, will dedicate the bridge.* How do you dedicate a bridge? I still don’t know. After I had mumbled something. I don’t remember what, the mayor said, ’Now is the time to cut the ribbon. Senator. * What with? I thought. I looked at the ribbon and looked for the mayor. "Where are the shears?" I asked in an undertone. ’Don’t you have a knife?’ he whispered. Finally someone provided a knife. It turned out to be very dull. I sawed and sliced at the ribbon for what seemed an eterni­ ty. My fingers felt frozen, but finally the rib­ bon was cut and the crowd applauded half heartedly "Another time I was scheduled to give a speech at an outdoor meeting. One loud speaker was about 40 feet ahead of me. Everything 1 said came back to me. one syllable late. It was very upsetting. I tried talking faster but that was no better. I was always trying to say the next word while listening to my last. If you don’t think this will drive you up the wall, try it tome time. * ‘The Berrien Springs store belonged to Juanita. Ia 1952, we bought tbe building from Mra. Taber. Before that, Juanita had been paying $75 a month rent. "Mother, now 78, had been foiling for some time. She was suffering from Parkin­ son’s Disease. Dad and Aunt Bessie did the housework and Dad had to help her dress and undress. Yet both Dad aad Mother seemed cheerful. "fa July 1953, the Korean War ended. In September 1953, Dave enrolled at MSU. That year MSU represented the Big Tea at the Rose Bowl. Dave went to the game. "In the fall of 1953, Arnold and I formed MODAR. Dad and Mother showed their sup­ port by buying stock. Friends of Arnold and myself joined in buying slock in the corporation. ’fa the summer of 1953. Dad began to feel bad and didn’t fed up to par the real of the year. fa January 1954,1 rented a house in East Lansing for three months. We lived there for the winter. Linda was in the third grade and she liked her achool. "In March. Dad and Mother visited us at East I wwing and Dad visited the Senate with me. "In April of 1954 Juanita had an operation to remove a large ovarian cyst. During an ex­ amination by an intern prior to the operation, she was diagnosed as having a fibroid tumor fa the uterus. And l*m going to reveal something that nobody else knows. "A couple of months after the operation, Juanita had a miscarriage. Tbe fibroid tumor turned out to be a fetus. If she’d had a more knowledgeable doctor, he would have postponed the operation and we would have had our fourth child about January 1955. "fa June 1954, I was toastmaster for the alumni banquet in Middleville. My campaign for re-election was easy. I had no primary op­ ponent and only nominal Democratic "Would you like to know how much infla­ tion there has been since 1954? Well here is one measure, this from an entry in Dad’s diary for Nov. 20, 1954. Dad had taken his TV io the repair shop. They fixed it and charged him $4. His diary entry said- ’less than a hour’s wort. What do they think they are?’ "fa January 1955, I began my second Senate term which was my third term in the State Legislature. 1 liked the Senate sessions and frequently joined in the floor debate. One victory that I especially enjoyed comes to mind "We had a very complicated unemploy­ ment compensation bill on the calendar. It had nrigi—H in the House, h came to the Senate floor from the Labor Committee, which I chaired. The bill had been amended so many CONTINUED on pago 10 �P«Qe 10 — The Hasting* Banner — Thursday, September 21, 1995 Funds raised highest ever Ducks Unlimited banquet a success by Jeaa Gallup Staff Writer Tbe gross receipts from the Thomapple Valley Chapter of Ducks Unlimited annua] banquet and auction held last week were $31,348. Tbe amount to be sent to Docks Unlimited is $22,786.15. lhe most ever raised by tbe local chapter. Tbe event is tbe 16th annual banquet presented by tbe Thomapple Valley Chapter, which held its first auction the same year it was founded. "Wc had some of the best material and the best crowd in five years," said Committee member Bamey Hutchins. Past president Randy Teegardin received a certificate of commendation for his work as chairman of tbe local chapter for three yean. He said there were more than 180 people attending the banquet, in addition to tbe best financial numbers being posted so far by tbe Thomapple Valley Chapter ot Duck* Unlimited members Jack Walker and Brenda Teegardh show soma of th* print* that were auctioned at the banquet last YOUR Real Italian Spaghetti with Meatballs Dinner Will IS A WAY TO CONQUER LUNG DISEASE Garlic Bread • Tossed Salad Sept. 22*5:30 to 7 NASHVILLE VFW 852-9260 ......... SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 25,1995 TO THE ELECTOR* OF THE SCHOOL PtSTRtCT. Pleeee Take Notice that a special bond Section of Heating* Aiea School Systwr., Barry and Calhoun Countlee. Michigan, wM be bald m the achool district on Monday, September a. iws. THE ROLLS OF ELCCTON WILL OHM AT T O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING ANO CLOSE AT I OXLOCK IN THE EVENING The following propositions will be submitted to the vote ot lhe electors et the special bond o^aotton: • I. BONDING PROPOSmON Shrtl Heating* Aiea School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, bone* th* sum of not to exceed Twenty-One Minion Nine Hundred NinetyFla* Thousand Donate (*21.986.000) and Issue Ils general obligation unlimited tax bond* therefor, for th* purpoe* of erecting, tumlahlng and equipping an addition or additions to. and/or partially remodeling refurnishing and reequipping, existing school facilities; acquiring and Installing educational technology aytems; developing and Improving att**: and erecting, tumlahlng and equipping a naw elementary achool. together with playgrounds? II. MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shalt th* immabon on th* amount ot lax** which may be aaaaaaed against all property m Heating* Are* School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, be Inoroeaed by *2 ma (JO 52 on each *1 mm on taxable valua­ tion lor th* year 1SS6 to provide additional funds tor enhancement of oporating revenue to be ueed to operate and maintain th* propoaed naw addition* and renovation*; th* estimate of th* revenu* th* school district Win 0011*01 It th* millag* la approved and levied In th* 1906 calendar year la approximately 1148,16161 from local properly taxa* authorized haram? PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONOS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION. WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNUMtTED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. THE VOTING PLACES ARE A* FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place Heating* MMdfo School QymnaNum, 232 W. Grand St, Haatlnga, Michigan. PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Plea*ent View Elementary School All achool electors who are registered with th* city or township eler* of th* city or townehlp in which they raalde are eligible to vote al this election I Susan VandaCar. Traaaurar ol Barry County. Michigan, hereby certify that as of August 17.1086, the records of this office Indies*. that th* total ot all voted Increases over and above th* tax limitation ntabUalwd by the Constitution of Michigan, In any local unit* ot government effecting th* taxable property located In Heatings Arae School System. Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, la aa follows: By Barry County. By By By By Assryia Township: Baltimore Township: Carlton Township; CaatMon Township By Hops Township: By Irving Township: By Johnstown Towhshlp By Maple Grove Township: By Woodland Township: By the School District: 911 System til System COA COA Charlton Par* Courthouse Ran. NONE NONE Hl* Fir* Ambulance Hr* Inc. Putman Lib. Rre Cemetery Roods Fire/Amb Rrc Roads Fira/Amb Putnam Lib. Fire/Cemetery 26.4657 -8B52 mills 25 mills 0267 mills 2213 mill* 25 mills unlimited Tax Pledge 1995-1999 1995’986 1995-2004 1995-2004 1995-1996 1.7303 mills 5 mills 25 mills 25 mills .5 mills .75 mill* J5 mills 1.0 mills 1.5 mills 1.0 mills .4275 mills 1X1 mills 5 mills 2.0 mills 1996-1996 1995-1996 1995-1996 1995-1996 1985-1999 1995-1996 1995-1996 1995-1996 1985-1996 1995-1990 1985-1998 1985 1885-1888 1985-2000 Susan VandaCar Treasurer. Barry County DM*: August 17. 1995 I. Ann Rosenbaum. Petrodaan. Treasurer ol Calhoun County. Michigan, hereby certify thM aa of August 15,1996. the records of this office indreate that the total of aH voted increases over and above lhe tax limitation established by the Constitution ol Michigan. In wry local units of government affecting the taxable properly located In Hastings Are* School System. Barry and Calhoun Counties. Michigan, Is as follows: By Calhoun County By the School District: Date August 15. 1995 Jail Debt 1 0000 ’800 Mills 1994 Taxes 1995 Ann Rosenbaum Petredean Treasurer. Calhoun County This Notice is given by oroer of the Board o» Education of Hastings Area School System, Barry and Caihoun Counties, Michigan Ray A Rose Secretary. Board of Education "It was just aa excellent banquet," be said. Funds raised from the event go to help restore and rehabilitate wetlands to encourage ducts aud geeae populations. "The bottom line is, they say it’s for tbe ducks, but my goal is conservation and preservations erf wetlands because we have to have them for us. too," Hutchins said. Three and five minute "blitz" auctions were held during tbe dinner, matted and framed prints of ducks, geese and other nature scenes were available for a silent auction, and a live auction was also part of the evening. In addition to the prints by noted artists, guns, decoys, carvings* outdoor clothing and many more items were auctioned or raffled off. The event took place at tbe Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Docks Unlimited was founded in 1937 to help restore and rehabilitate prime water fowl breeding grounfc -* Canada, where more than 70 of Noth America’s waterfowl are hatched. Tbe grounds were nearly destroyed as a result of the sudden and massive westward TIME TO TIME DOMttMNd from pe®e 9 time* ia the House and committee and on general order* that the amendment* pasted on ■he bill ranched the floor when I Mood up to explain it. "The day before k was lo come up for debase, a member of the Legislative Service Bureau brought me • paper with 10 questions oa k. These are lhe questions the Governor's legal staff has prepared for die Democratic floor leader to ask you,' he said. “A Democrat gave it to me for you. but I can't tell you who he was.' "The bill was so complicated and technical that 1 had to do* lot of studying and con­ sulting with expert* before I was sure of my answers. When lhe bill come up on the calen­ dar. the Democratic floor leader rose. 'I would like to ask Senator Faulkner a ques­ tion." he said. According Kt custom, the President of the Senate replied. ‘If the Senator cares to answer.' 'IT I can I will be glad *o.' I replied. "The Democratic floor leader asked the first question and I answered a. 'I would like to ask Senator Faulkner another question.' the floor leader naled. I answered this second qiration, which was tbe second one on the tin. 'Does the Srifnr have any other ques­ tions,?' 1 asked. My interrogator sat down, staring n his desk, he merely shook his head. “In the summer of 1955. Juanita's mother had been diagnosed as having cancer, in August. Juanita flew to Lake Alfred, where her parents were living, and the next day flew with her mother to Dallas. Texas, for treatment. "In 1956.1 had had enough politics and an­ nounced that 1 would not seek re-election. It amazed aome friend*, including Tom DeRosa and Roger Carter, who add me that a lot of my friends wanted In my thank you and k> they were giving me a dinner. “On Saturday. May 19. Dad. mother and Aunt Bessie came ora to our house. Juaniu. Dad and I went to the dinner in the township hall basement. Mother wasn't able lo go and Aunt Bessie stayed with her. "The dining room was packed with every seat taken. Senator Ed Hutchinson from Allegan County was there and radio an­ nouncer Phil Malloy was manor of ceremony Dad was called upon » apeak. His speech was very good, it mode me ashamed of mine. After the speeches, several persons filed by our table and dumped nominating petitions carrying 700 names in front of me. What could I do? I thanked them and said. This will be my Ian term.' Epilogue "I have taken you through the first half of the 20th century. Now k is op to David. Linda and Bob to each write their Volume Two. "They can tell you about Hidden Acres; how David. Frank Rons and 1 buih a swimm­ ing pool and about Anxious. They can tell you about the wonderful years N Bob-O-Lin. 230 wild acres that stretched for miles along the Paw Psw River. "David can tell you about his adventures in the FBI. his work with Senate Committees and his world travels. "Linda can tell you about working as a chemist for Bell Labs and her research of genes. Bob has many stories to tell about get­ ting started as a lawyer, his work with tbe legislature and then what it is like to be a judge. "I’m sure they all have much more than that to tell you. It is my hope that in their turn. Sieve. Julie. Todd. Kyie. Adam and Kim will each add a volume for their families. "If each generation will add to ‘My Time,’ think how much it will mean in a 100 years or 1.000 years. "I wish all of you the very best — Robert Ellis Faulkner.” Sources: 'My Tune” by Robert Ellis Faulkner, photographs from the Bernard Museum Collections. Barry Camry History 1985. and the Velderman Collection as well as from the Faulkner Family photo collection. expansion of civilization after World War 1. and the subsequent draining and cultivation of the land. Tbe severe drought of the 1930s also contributed to tbe decline of continental waterfowl restoration projects. The projects have benefited man as well as animals and birds, by creating a stabilized water supply for agriculture, industry and municipalities. More than half a billion dollars have been raised in DU’S fifty eight year history, almost 80 percent of which has been spent on wetlaad improvement and management. This means that almost 80 cents of every dollar contributed to DU goes directly into project construction. Presently, DU membership stands at approximately 500.000, many of whom have been enrolled by the more than 3,800 DU chapters nationwide. DU’s Greenwing program, initiated in 1973 for boys and girts under the age of 18. now boasts a membership ot well over 79,000. Ducks Unlimited has reserved more than 7 million habitat acres which provide more than 16,000 miles of vital nesting shoreline for waterfowl. while at tbe same time offering refuge lo hundreds of other species of wildlife. In 1993. DU raised $66,946,092 for wetland habitat restoration, and has set a $67 million goal for 1994. Sponsors for lhe Thomapple Valley Chapter event were Edward’s Industrial Sales. King’s Music Center. Ampor. John L Walker. Slocum Livestock Farms. Robert Byington. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Proline. Bill Seif Chcvrolet/Buick/Geo. Stack Insurance Agency, Hastings Savings A Loan. Dale Kelly. Keo Neil, Hastings Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge. Century 21/Bundy Realty. Hastings Manufacturing Company, Middle Villa Inn, Felpausch Food Centers, Chris Fluke, Wade Nitz, Action Signs, BID Cook. Greg Judkins. MCQ. Inc.. Roo Lewis/Mike Humphreys. Dennis Wilkins, Culligan Water Conditioning, Field A Stream Taxidermy. Cove Distributors. Shield Benefit Administrators and two businesses that have been sponsors at every auction for the past 16 years. Hastings City Bank and National Bank of Hastings The Lakewood vanity football team plays Charlotte on their Eaton County field Friday night. Saturday is the big day for a millage vote. The package includes building a new high school on property already owned by the district and additions to every elementary building in the district. This would allow removal of nearly all portable buildings in use at three of more sites. The entire elementary enrollment at Woodland is housed in portables along with one for an office and another for a workroom for teachers. The central ad* ministration offices are in a similar structure in Lake Odessa. Many homes have displayed yard signs urging an affirmative vote. Sunday a new banner was hung across Fourth Avenue urging voting, but not stating the choice. One farm north of town has a large sign giving figures of the highest possible coal if the entire interest amounts were paid every year and another uring a "no" vote. Lakewood New* last week carried a full page ad urging a positive vote supported by dozens of business and professionals. This weeks News carries a similar ad featuring scores of names of in­ dividuals who support the bond issue. One in­ dividual had a foil page ad last week urging a "no" vote. Gaylia Rathbun has a 90th birthday anniver­ sary coming Monday. She is to be guest of honor at a party Saturday. Tuesday. Sept. 26, we will have exacdy 12 hours of daylight. . Overnight Saturday, we received a rainfall, which was very welcome after weeks of dry weather. Mild days have been a joy lo experience. The monthly immunization clinic sponsored by the Ionia County Health Department will be held on Wednesday. Sept. 27 at Fellowship Hall, starting at 9 a.m. There will be an open house at the depot in another week — Sept. 30 — with hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During this week, the secondgraders from East Elementary visited the depot as pen of their walking lour of the village. In the previous week, they had a slide show brought by a member of the local historical society showing buildings in the present and then al various stages or the peat. Another bit of history hit the dust recently. A wooden building fronting on Third Avenue was razed. Hus was put of the Duratech pro­ perly purchased from GAW Sales. The storage building originally had housed horses from the days when the Liverion livery stables occupied that space with their building for buggies and other rigs for hire were in the structure fronting Fourth Avenue. The com crese Hock building used for automotive purpoms replaced the livery barn. One resident reported that after all these years, while the demolition was in progress, there came the old. old odor of horses. Marilyn Joyce Russell. 74. of Lansing died Sept. 6. One of her survivors is daughter, Mrs. Larry (Sherlyn) Howe of Lake Odessa Ionia County 4-H news includes * story that 15 drlrgates from the county's 4-H member­ ship were selected at the Ionia Free Fair lo represent their home county at the Michigan State 4-H Horae Show Aug. 19. A local win­ ner from that group was Tracy Thelen. 14, granddaughter of Art and Marcia Raffler She brought home a gold medal in pole bending, a silver in fitting and showing, and a bronze in the key hole race. All three were from the Gymkhana Ring. Twice each year the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction hosts a huge event that bnn^ customers from several txates and Canada. The last weekend in October they have thfc draft horse auction, equipment anti machinery, driving horses, draft ponies and mules. This section of the same comes on Fri­ day. Oct. 27. On Saturday, there is a tack safe -- '■* registered - - -' — ---• saotue *-L . , ---J- s norsus - t5vitn nor aes graoe and ponses in the sftemoon. This is one of the few events where admission is charged to boe lftod*ratate items for the county list a sate from Mona Rose to Mary Brooke and another from Mary Brooke to Ronald Wien. ■ Back in 1891. F. Cutler owned 160 acre* on the northeast comer of Tuttle and State Roads. Today that corner lias McCord's Perm Market. An ad in last week's Sentinel an­ nounced that the masshe brick Italiaaete house is free for the moving. Many yean ago someone removed the front porch in an N • tempt to "modernize"? Still today, the tar line where porch roof met bricks ia visible. The upright has a fivesided pair of room*. Judging by the distance from the upper win­ dows to lhe cornices wish their double suppor­ ting brackets, the ceilings must be about 12 feet high. The rear wing which is lower has at least four windows along the upper aad lower floor. The only catch so getting this historic home free is that it must be moved. Tie former Ctaler farm now fluids the fonfl) High 4S L — —1 - — —w - —- - S- - -4 S . —S — ... .1 jenoo^ owcr cicmccury mtmxm, ■ cnurcn ubo many houses along the frontage on both l-t — 1. s.f ... >. v nignways. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Thursday evening with 27 present. The business wss brief, but then the president. John Write, entertained his audience with(a program on rural schools. He had a reap of kmia County from the turn of the century, which included the locationa of all the county s rural schools. He had interesting in­ formation on each of Odeasa Township's nine rural districts. It sounds unbdieveaHe. bet their enrollment around I8B9 was as touches 500. Likely the enrollment was highest during the winter terms when young men otherwise working on forms could find time to squeeze in a little learning between their harvest and planting sensons. Members shared sosie stories from their own experience* ranging from Ron Erickson's being paid 5 cents per dsy to build * fire in the school furnace so Catherine Lucas'being in srythm band in her kindergarten in California Incidentally. Ron's father. Axel Erickson, was paid the same wage a generation earlier The senior gentleman saved his wages and bought a util for S8 al the end of the year. Gathering flower, and ball games against nearby school groups acre highlights of Ike achool year for Mary Kent and Ruth Kurtz of Huttings. Gordon and Elaine Gartock attended the 50th anniversary for their mutual cousins, Roger aad Evelyn Kurtz, at die Howell Baptist Church Saturday. Bruce Thoriey of Sunfield made • hote-ihone at Centennial Acres Saturday. He used a 7-iron to ace the 124-yard 17th hole. More than 300 newsletters for the Friends of the Library went in the mail early this week Newsletters for the Ionia County Soil and Water Conservation District were delivered last week lo are* fanners aad other interested parties The Bonanza Bugle is under way for members of the local Historical Society. LEGAL NOTICE^ Dow Kotew. Wilmo DonMt. Keith Marlow. Cary Smith. G«FMt: Jock Walker and 7 resident*. Meeting colled to order at 8 p.m. by Supervisor Kaiser. Approved Clerk’s and Treasurer’s reports. OLD BUSINESS: Discussion of flepfic system. In­ stall mercury light in bock, septic tank pumped, ay d to furnish acme reports and minutes NW BuShKS Approval <M. rraasura, and deputies to attend MTA meeting in Grand Rapids. Dove reported graffiti on parking lot. Jock Wofker presented Audit Report. PUBUC COMMENTS Comments made by Eldon Shellenbarger. Bev and Gus Zurfoce. and Keith Taylor regarding tscurify system. Septic system, availability ol tapes, old Hall electricity, how to run for local offices, graffiti and trash. Who* is a deputy? Approved payment of all bills. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Wilma Daniels. Clerk Attested to by: David Kosier. Supervisor (9/21) Rle No. 95-217D6-K Estate of Robert M. Shoen. deceased. Social Security No. 3RD 26-1134. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barrad or alrecrea oy mo ronowmg. The decadent, whoso last known address was HI7S.WaRUAe. Dolton. fcUchwan. 49DM died Ju­ ly 31. 199S. An instrument dated April 12. I9«5bos been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased ere notiftod that all claims against lhe estate wilI be forever barfed unless presented to the Independent personal representotivs. N. Joan Shoen. 1127 South Well Lake Drivo Dohon Michgon 49096, or to bofhjhe independent personal representative and the Barty County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date cl publication of this norico. Notice is further given that the estate wttl bo thereafter assigned and distributed to *e ----- BUS - ----IBtnOslssTSOQ M pOI VAX SS. Nkhotos J. Schaborg (PI9945) . 477 South Westnodgo •, Kalamazoo Mi 49007 3SI-V730 (SZ21) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 21, 1996 — Page 11 Pleasantview holds ‘Parents Night’ J-M Graphics Non Service A time for the pereno. grendpuenu end Mende to vieit e youngster"! Kbool ii ueuelly eel wide as a 'Parent"! Night,' or 'Open House* tor achool buildings. Tbe Hustings area schools have either bad such events or have thun planned. Last week. Pleaaaniview parents were introduced to the teachers and staff of the ecbool and laser visited individual classrooms, •anally with with a young person showing them the way. Students acting as hosts met each person at the door of the achool and welcomed them to the event Gordon Dudley, a member of tbe "Citizens for Quality Education," spoke briefly about what might happen in tbe future if ecbool district residents don't "rebuild" tbe school facilities every 20 yean or so. "Every generation is obligated to rebuild," be said..."if we don't, we let our children down." He read a totter that might have been written in the future that bad nothing but gloomy prospects for the town of Hastings, its initeefiy, hnsinreere. and schools. But, it doesn't have to be a dart scenario for the asea in the future, be said. Failure of an economic or education system does not happen all at once, but like a series of dominos falling, be said. Urging a yea vote on the Sept 25 election for bond and millage to renovate and add space to existing school buildings and construct a new stomentsry school, be asked voters, "not tot the first domino fall." Many anas wore at rarenra Ntgra wkh their children Listening to teacher Eteanor Vonk tafc about her fifth grade •tudenfa routine are Doug Sutfin and hie daughter, Brooke. were students Brooke Sutfin. Heath Augustine, Joe Smith and James Mead. Gordon Dudley, who made a few remarks during ‘ParenTe Night* at Pleasantview Elementary, confers with Principal Jo Stebbins as they wait for student Jute Gilmore to lead the assembly in the Pledge of Alegience. ■bcnttoabe pomcumum sale School aid fund trouble to be resolved? The Michigan House has fulfilled its comadhnem to Michigan’s public schools by ap­ proving a measure to remedy a shortfall in the achool aid fond, announced Slate Rep. Terry Geiger. Geiger, vice chairman of the House Ap. propriatioas Subcommittee on School Aid, . said the legislature action was necessary for September disbursements due to a Michigan Supreme Court ruling over health care ftm<*«8 for school retirees. That judgment resulted in the transfer of $139.5 million from September's school aid payment to be put toward last June's installment. It also prevented schools from dosing tbeir 1994-95 budgets in the red. Borrowing the money, however, forces the state to go into next year’s budget to cover this month's payment. Geiger pointed out that without House Bill 4064. Barry County school districts stand to tone nearly 5700,000. while Ionia County districts would be out over 51 million. “This piece of legislation maintains the legislature's commitment to funding Michigan schools “ Geiger said. “We cannot penalize the state's 556 school districts while waiting for the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling in October. This measure also buys us some time to resolve th is issue fairly so that it does not resurface." The Supreme Court ruled last April that an­ nual budget decisions made since 1991 to cover health care for retired teachers were un­ constitutional. Before then, public school retirement benefits were prefunded, unike all other stale departments, which operate under a pay-as-you-go system A ruling oo the ap­ peal may not come until next year. HB 4064 is the result of a legislature work­ ing group which included Geiger and State Rep. Glenn Oxender, R-Sturgis, chairman of the School Aid Subcommittee. The measure completes the September school aid payment and postpones the prorating of fiscal year 1995-96 payments until June 1996. The slate makes 11 payments during the course of the year. “In creating Proposal A, we made a pledge to fund education.*’ Geiger said. "This special, one-time appropriation prevents schools from having to borrow additional funds In the meantime, the Legislature is charged with working out a solution which HB 4064 now goes to the Senate for PLEASE M ADVISED THAT TROTT ANO TROTT IS ATTEMPHNG TO COLLECT A DEBT ano any INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOH MORTGAGE SALE — Dofouh hot bMn mode in the conditions ol o mortgogv mode by Joseph D BOUCHARD and Roxonno BOUCHARD, hutbend and wtfo to COMERKA SANK (f/k/a Comorico » ■ ■ . *-—■ ,,i «i . _ — -■ 1 .» sona'Wwrne Lrws, a ^oepon^OTeOvij. ewor- tgrcgn. dated December 8. I9B3 and recorded on December 13, 1983. in Uber 257. an page 99. Barry > * . amongm *- < - - 4-4on Loonty. * xecaras , -- - 4 rv-rvebr^vo August 9.1995 in Ubar 637. Pago 230, Barry County Records, Michigan, an which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of MNE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND 41 CENTS (S9.89B.41). Including in­ terest at 11.290% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such com mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by o sale of the mortgaged premises, or tome pari of them, ot public vendue, at the Sorry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan at 240 p.m. /dock, on October 5. 1999. Said promises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described at: Commencing in the center ol the rood in the Southwest comer of the West 1/2 ol the Southeast 1/4 al Section 11. T3N. RSW. Hostings Township, and running East along the North lino ol the State Road 933 foot: thence East 20 rods far the place of beginning: thence North 17 rods: thence West 105 feet thence South 17 rads; thence East to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 monthfs) from the date al such sate, untoes determined abandonod in accordance with I948C1 6004241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale Dated: August 24. 1995 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: COMBttCA BANK (810)642-4202 Tran and Trott. P.O Attorneys and Counselors 30300 T sis graph Road Suite 201 Bingham Farms. Michigan. 48029 (9/21) RtoF990736B1 Rutland auurrn towmsw August31, 1999 Present: House, Palmer. Hansford. Munjoy, Bed­ ford. Edwards. Pat Sharpe, one resident. Absent: Bradley Reports of Treasurer and Zoning Administrator - - . - I -4 ana -4 piocea -I--- 4on __111 — recuvvwa me. Adoption of 1996 Millage Ratos: Allocated Operational .86140. Voted Fire 1.4500, Voted Library .3000. Adoption of 1996 Budget: Anticipated Revenues: S312.392.00. Anticipated Expenditures; S308.SS2.00. MORTSADC BALI MORTGAGE SALE — Dofouh has boon made in tho conditions of a mortgage mode by Michael W. Sioboemo and Janka Kay Stobesma. his wife, to First Federal ol Michigan. Mortgages, doted August 19. 1999. and recored on August 22. 1991. in Uber 522. on page 37. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo due at the date hereof lhe sum al Ninety Rue Thousand Throe Hundred Thirty Dollars and 69/100 Dollon (399.330.69). including interest at 9.790% per annum. Under lhe power ot sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pravldod. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged promises, or some part of thorn, at public vendue, at the cost door entrance to the Court House In Hastings. Michigan, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. Local Time, on November 3. 1995. Sold premisos are situated in Tho Township of Thomapple. Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWN 4. NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION WHICH IS 335.0 FEET SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAD SECTION. THENCE NORTH 260.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST UNE OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH 89 DECREES 40 MMUTES EAST 127.0 FHT PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 208.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAD SECTION. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 208.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAD SECTION TO THE EAST UNE OF SAD SEC­ DON. THENCE NORTH 365.4 FEET ALONG THE EAST UNE OF SAD SECTION TO A POINT WHICH IS 485.0 FEET SOUTH FROM THE NORTHEAST-CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES WEST 398.90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO A POINT WHICH tS 934.0 FHT EAST FROM THE WEST UNE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 /4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 832.7 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST UNE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 /4 TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAD SEC­ TION. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 65.47 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGtNNMG. SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THAT PART LYING EAST OF A LINE WHICH IS 33.0 FHT WEST FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION AND ALSO OVER THAT PART LYING SOUTH OF A LINE WHICH IS 33.0 FEET NORTH FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. During the 12 month* immediately following the sate. the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the pro­ perty may be redeemed during the X days im­ mediately following the sale Dated September 1. 1995 First Federal of Michigan Attested to by Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor Absentee Ballots Available at the Hastings Area Schools, administration office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Call or write for applications for absent voters ballot. Final application date September 23,1995, 2:00 p.m. QOJhip Up T^etu Itychen It's easy with a little help from HomeCrest. Start with buying any style of HomeCrest cabiitetry. and we'H give you a Kitchen Aid multi-function stand mixer for FREE! Choose from HomeCrest s wide selection ol styles featuring quality solid wood doors in today's most popular wood finishes — I II I plus white and laminates. iHJlhilJ-lJltdltaJIH] Otter ends October 31 1995 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat. 9 to 12 105 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-3906 (9/21) —ifKii 11^ N°Mkhoel Hunter (P29256) 1001 Woodword. 10W Detroit. Mi 48226 Adfoumment at 8:22 p.m. RespoctfoHy submitted. Sahara Bodford. Clerk NOTICE �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 21,1995 DK forgets how to toe the line, holds off strong Lakewood hoops squad by TA. StMudbartM Sports Editor Il's Mod oT Ironic. One or tbe things Dehoo's varsity basket­ ball team didn't do worth a rip In the first quarter oT its game with Lakewood Tuesday night, was what saved them In the final 28 seconds oT lhe game. The Lady Panthers bad eight chances to sink free throws in the first quarter and made only two. However. Kate Matteson, with 28 ticks left In the game and tbe score tied, sank both free sbots to lift Delton over lhe Lady Vikas to an exdtlng 41-39 win. But lhe game was not exciting for what It means In tbe book and tbe woo/lou column. Lakewood, who won two games last sea­ son. one of them against Delton. Is back stronger, faster and better shooting then lest year. Delton, who faired a little better last year bat gotten off to a sluggish start, winning one or four contests snd having one r notes lam not show up because of scheduling problems. The teams aren't In tbe same league and are far enough apart in distance for this not even to be considered a neighborly rivalry. What made it exciting is the way Lake­ wood came back from a 20-10 first-half deficit to take tbe lead with 4:09 left In the game on Abby DeHoog's long triple. Jenl Bourdo sank one of two free throws more than a minute later to put the Lady Panthers back on top. but Joni Daniels put the Vika beck in the lead after pulling out or a scramble with tbe ball and sending It back in for a score. Matteson went lo the stripe two more lima over tbe next minute and a half and sank half her trim to tie the score at 39 with 2:10 left to go. Lakewood took a time out at foe 1:28 mark and was able to force a DK turnover and bead down range, looking for the last shot But one of the things Delton did well to the first half resurfaced and came back to haunt the Vika in the final 41 seconds « Delton's Jnnl Bourto drawn a foU from Joni Dartate In Tueottoy'e win over the :**wvr 'frevD rite f -■ ■» qrj Hastings tops Zeeland, leads OK White at 4-0 in soccer Panther bands forced another Lakewood turnover. The Vikings had a rough first half with Daniels gelling Into foul trouble early and being forced lo the bench. Her height, at 6foot-5 seethed to hamper the Panthers, a sawn team, little, except at the low poet Both concha bad to repeatedly remind their respective towns at tbe game plan a •e beU vs up and do -n the fioor to an aggreaatve ba seeatog planless tanner. Lanttoga held Dehon In the game to tbe Oral half with 12 of her game-high 1g re­ bounds She scored only Iter of her gamehigh 13 points in the first two periods, ba appeared e have precognition aboa where the rebound would be and was able to box oa the Viking who wa In her way. Lakewood didn't help themselves with a very long and expensive toy spell from 7:21 in the first until 2:10 In the second period when only twofree throws and a field gonl dropped for the Vi|rs- t Had Dehon been able to sink fra throws with regularity, tbe outcome may have been decided earlier in tbe game but DK made only five of 16 attempts. Lakewood came oa in the third a changed team and performed wen executed full-court presaa against Delton and went from being down by 10 point! to equaling the score at 24-24 by Ute 3:17 mark with six points by Dantete and foa by Jami Schrock Facing Delton unoven was tbe key. Dalton's one-two-two press breaking strategy failed ntonbly asperses were slow md dribbling awkward. Lakewood took the tanoven and turned them Into scores. DK pa the ball In the hands of Bourdo. Matteson and Holly Step to to eventually break the press and initialed a couple fast breaks whicb pa the Panthers back on top. Forward Jessica Allen hit two free throws and Schrock a field goal to again lie the sane In the first minae of the fourth. — which Lanttoga stole out of the hands of a defender fa a put back to pul tbe Panthers Lakewood had its own troubles at the fra throw line, making on 26 percent (4-15). . Daniels and Schrock ted the Vikings with 10 pants each. Tbe Vika turned the hell over more tta^ 30 lima and Delm turned it ova 47 Has, Sixteen of Lakesrarfs turnovers cans fraf Delton steals. Crystal Milter vas the second leading re­ bounder fa tbe Lady Panthers with nine. pi tenet Knuin Heinze Drose free to De Mionc on tbe north side a the barker. Heimc look a pass and apa up an unguarded aba which overall. Delton plays si home tonight against Galesburg-Augusta In a KVA contest '. 4> Hastings golfers shaky in White The Hastings vanity golf team came in third al a triangular meet with Zeeland and Lowell. Tuesday, at Crestview Gdf Cone in Bcrculo. Zeeland sba ac exceptional 156 on Its home course. Lowell came In with a team score of 165 and Hastlnp finished with a ITS. Jason Palter paced Hastlnp with a 41, after some putu which Conch Bd von der Hoff aaM mould have chopped for him, came qpabort Adam Gm carded foa pars on his way to a 43 and Mike Kroeger had his best score of toe season with a 45. Jon Jactes and Jon Lawrence bad 46s for tbe team. Nick Thornton a 48. Don Smith a 51 aud Caney Alexander a 53. Tbe team also was third at Ironwood against East Grand Rapids aad Wyoming Jaff Storrs. hare taking •» bai away from a CNx ttotonctor. scored Na Wrt goal of tin your. Tuesday nitfri. A vvong Zeeland team gave the Hastings vanity soccer team a scare through the first half. Tuesday night The Chtx came oa strong and passed die ball effectively to u-if-t-W players. Ba the Saxons remained in the game and took a 1-0 first-half deficit and turned it into a 3-1 win over its OK White competitors. Conditioning was a key in the game as Hastings moved quickly to the ball and were able to oa run the Otis on loose balls. In the first Hastings played the ball on Zeeland's side of the centerline for most of tbe first 20 minutes of tbe 40-minute half. Ball handling miscues and shots gone awry kept the Saxons from putting the ball In the net. Zeeland, "a well coached and very good team.' according to Saxon coach Doug Mepham. aired a ball from 30 yards out passed sweepr. Jim Robbe and keeper Chad Price fa the lone score of tbe first half. In tbe second half. Hastlnp' ‘heart and inner drive" continued to push tbe ball at the Chlx. Pascal Bussman scored his seventh and eighth goals of the season and Jeff Storrs out danced the defender who had been stuck to him like gum on a tennis shoe, for his third goal of the season. Tbe Saxon s pressure offense totaled 18 shots on goal in the second half and allowed one from tbe Chix. A first-half offensive threat was shut off by Robbe. Zeeland had waited tbe ban Into Hastings territory and had been waking in­ exorably toward the goal when Robbe blasted a ball which sailed into the upper left-hand side of tbe Hastings stands. As tbe ball va in the air. all movement on tbe field stopped to watcb...much like a Cedi Holder homer. Tbe Saxon kickers toughed oa a 1-0 win over Plainwell, last Thursday, with Bussnan sinking his sixth goal of Use season fa tbe game's only score. Bussman's score came from a Damian de- Goa pass early In lhe game. Tbe Trojans moved lhe ball well against the Hastingt defense, but Robbe kept Chad Pricy ai kyypcr feeling safe. "He was brilliant." said Mepham. "In fact, our defense was supposed to be our weak­ ness this year sod as a coach. I haven't seen a better job done yet this year by any team." Mepham said tbe entire team continues to wok as a unit, bah verbally and in passes and positioning on tbe field Tbe team is also gening adept at using its depth on the field. The Saxons are al East Grand Rapids to­ day (Sept. 21). EGR defeated Zeeland in overtime in tbeir last meeting and are In contention fa tbe OK White tide. Hastings Is 4-0 in tbe league and 8-1 overall. I Park, last Thursday. EGR won with a 161. Wyoming Park bad a 162 and Hastlnp was a close 168. Lawrence and Fuller both had 39a fa Hastings. Jacobs had a 42. Thornton a 47. Ore a 48. Smilb and Chad Coenen a 52 and Alexander a 56. In juntor vanity action, the Saxons were defeated by Grand Rapids Catholic 191-201 last week. Mau Barnum bad a 46 fa Hastings. Ken Rose bad a 48. Joo Styf a 56. Ryan Scbnackenberg and Charlie Cove 59's. Jeremiah Johnson a 62 and Mare Haywood a 63. Against East Ckaod Rapids. Monday, tbe Saxons fell tow strokes shat with five players scoring 247-251. Smith had a 44. Krueger a 46. Coenen a 51. Rose a 53. Cove a 57. Styf a 60. Matt Barnum a 64 and Johnson a 68. Karate Championship* held here Sunday The Mid-Mlcblgan Open Karate Championships will be held st Hastings High School. Sept 24. Tbe meet Is hosted by tbe Hastlnp Karate Club and is an "A" rated event Registration begins at 9 a.m. and eliminations start at 11 am. Entry fee fa contestants is $20 per event md $5 for each additional data. Admission tor tbe tournament fa spectators is $5 fa adults and $3 fa cbildresi Offered Is 10 classes in sparring. 11 classes of forms and six classes ot weapons use and demonstration. 8th grade girls basketball teams remain undefeated: Both the Blue and Gold Hastings Middle School eighth grade basketball teams remained undefeated Sept 14, with lopsided wine over Plainwell. Leading scoring fa tbe Blue team was Dannie Eaton with 12 points. Katie Allerding. Michelle Griggs. Janelie Nichols and Lacy Pittelkow each bad six. Jessica Goie. Angle Miller and Heidi Schmidt had four points and Christy Anderson. Vai Pittelkow and Laura Hubert bad two points each. Miller snd Goie had seven steals each. Virginia Jennings led the Gold team with 14 points. Susan Hubbard had 12, Jessica Crowley bad 10 and .'ill Williams. Stephanie Conrad and Leah Pumford had eight points. Katie Loftus hid six points. Erica Btonum bad foa. Kane Williams bad three and Annie Mead had two. Jennings bad 10 steals. All players on both Hastings teams scored. The teams also defeated Lakewood.' Tuesday night. Tbe Blue team woo 28-10 and lhe Gold team posted a 39-31 victory. Fa the Blue team. Schmidt had eight' pointe, Eaton bad six, Nichols and Briggs" had foa each and Goie and Pittelkow both, bad one baton Goto. Nichols and Miller had foa seals each and Nichois haJ six rebouxta. Jennings ted to Gold learn with 17 points. Crowley had 12. Hubbard had foa. Loftus and Williams had two and Pumford and Conrad added ore each. Crowley ted tbe team with eight rebounds and Williams had six Jennings had five' steals. The team lx hosting Ionia this afternoon (Sept 21) at 4 pan. t I 7th grade hoopsters defeat Plainwell, split with Lakeview The Hastings seventh grade basketball Blue team defeated Plainwell 27-12. Sept 14 and tbe Gold icam won 39-11. Leading scorers fa the Blue team was Jesse Winebrenner with seven and Kara McKeough with six. Fa tbe Gold team. Cathy Anderson had 12 pants. Kai ley Lyons had nine and Katie Nacboom and Kristen Wildern had six points each. The teams opened the season. Sept. 11 with the Blue team losing 29-6 and the Gold team held on to wto 22-21. Leading scorer fa the Blue was Amanda Hoke with foa points. Anderson led all scorers on the Gold team with nine points. Nacboom and Wilder# had five points each. HHS JV win 2 hoops league contests Tbe Hastings junior varsity basketball team won a pair of OK White contests with a 41-38 win over Forest Hills Central last Thursday and a 55-49 win over Hudsonville. Tuesday night. The wins lift the junior Saxons to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the league. In Tuesday's win. Erica Fulmer totaled 19 points and Trisha McKeough added 12 more to lead tbe team. Fulmer had 14 points and 16 rebounds to the win over FliC and Jenny Norris had nine points. The team is <1 Wyoming Park tonight (Sept. 21) and home Tuesday against Lowell. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 21, 1995 — Page 13 Four football teams looking to recover, MV continue to roll Hastlag. again came on (ough in the second hair, last week, but it was too little UK) late in the varsity football s learn s loss 10 Hudsonville 21-14. Coach Jeff Keller said the team is getting the feel of bow well they are going to have to play In Ute OK White to be a respected and LOnyriirive seam. Tbe Saxons started the second in a 21-0 bole with the defense spending a lot of the time of lhe field. Keller said once tbe offense got on track in Ute second half, lhe defense was able lo gather Its strength and put up a stronger front against Hudsonville. The two scores for Hastings come from a pair of carries by Jack Taylor. He led tbe learn with 83 yards on 17 carries. Tbe Saxons are on Ute road for its third OK White contest. Friday night, versus Wyoming Park. Should the Saxons offense and defense equalize playing lime on lhe field, lhe Saxons may earn Us second win of lhe season. Hastings is 1-2 this season and 1-2 overall. ' Deltea had the opposite problem of Hastings t Ute Panthers were up 21-6 after lhe first half but lhe defense couldn't contain Marcus Johnson from Kalamazoo Christian. Johnson had more than 200 yards rushing 'against tbe Panthers and two touchdowns. . Delton got a stellar performance from Jason Stampbier He has been brought up from tbe freshman team, and tbe first time be carried the ball, he ran 64 yards for a touchdown. He also led Delton with 109 total rattling yanh. .- Craig Wendt pulled in a Scott Haas pass fa another touchdown. Chad Lenz caught a pesa from Haas for a score snd Haas himself threw himself through the line for the fourth TO. The Panthers are at Kalamazoo Hackett this Friday for a Kalamazoo Valley AwociUKjn contest. Hackett carries the same 1-2.0-2 record of the Panthers. Maple Valley won its second game in a tow with a 33-0 domination of Bellevue last week. The Lions had more than nine ball carriers position themselves In tbe back field at one time or another In the win. Damon Patrick, the quarterback and Chris Gomer carried tbe ball for touchdowns, Pete Kellepourey did It twice and had a defensive TO by picking up a fumble and running it In for the hat trick. The Lions are hosting a strong Leslie team this Friday night. Should the defense continue Ils program of forcing tbe opponent into three and outs, the offense, with a field of backfielden could post the team another Southern Michigan Athletic Association win. The Lions are 2-1 overall and 1-0 in the SMAA. Lak.waad suffered a Capital Circuit kiss to Okemos last week. 14-12 Marc Mascbo broke free and hustled 91 yards for the first Viking score snd Ben DeHoog covered a Chieftain blocked pm In the end zone for tbe other score. Gate Steward, who saw limited action on defense, could be back In tbe running back slot with Shane Richardson, Mascbo and Keith I-'sbbri. among others. Lakewood is taking on Class A Charlotte on lhe Orioles’ home field this week The Vikings are 1-2 overall and 0-1 In tbe Capital Circuit. Tbwranpple-Kellogg*• football team is still looting for its first win of tbe season. The Trojans gave a first-half 36-0 lead to visiting Byron Center last week and finished tbe game with a fine defensive effort 43-0. Tbe team will hope to get into tbe win column with a win at Calvin Christian. HHS JV kickers going through troubled times The Hatting* junior vanity soccer team Is going through a rocky point of the season, falling in its last two contests by 2-0 shut outs. Tbe junior Saxons lost its most recent to Zeeland. Tuesday. The team was out-sized and out-bustled by the junior Chix. Zeeland had 19 shots co goal while Hastings made just four. The Saxons (4-3-1) also km lo Plainwell. Tuesday. The defense was led by Matt Toburen, John DeWitt. Steve Storrs and Ben O'Mara, but tbe offense generated only six shots on the Trojan's net The team Is on tbe road in OK White action tonight (Sept. 21) at East Grand Rapids. Hastings wins opening OK White hoops contest The Hastings varsity basketball team got 15 points from sophomore Janette Jennings in Its opening OK While basketball game, last Thursday. Jennings points led to team to a 58-42 bruising over Forest Hills Central. Coach Katie Kowalczyk said It was a big win for the Saxoo team which had suffered some tight defeats at the bands of Delloo and Mkkfleville, recently "It was a great effort by everyone on tbe team." the coach said. Rachel Young had 13 points for lhe Lady Saxons and Emily Dipcrt was also tn double figures with 11. Tbe team is on the road to Wyoming Park tonight (Sept. 21) and home against Lowell. Tuesday for two more league contests. Hastings freshmen hoopsters 2-0 in league The Hastings freshman basketball team nipped OK White foe Hudsonville 45-44, Tuesday, to move to 2-0 in the league and 2 overall. 4Amy Songer led toe team with 18 points and Angie Boger and Sara Allerding had eight points each. Tbe frosh Saxons came back from a 10point first quarter deficit to defeat Forest Hills Central 59-51. Sept 14. Allerdlng had a team-high 20 points, Boger had 16 and Songer added 13 for tbe team. Down 17-7 at tbe end of tbe first quarter, Hastings exploded for 22 points in tbe sec­ ond period to take a 29-28 lead into the break. The team is on tbe road to Wyoming Park tonight (Sept. 21) and home Tuesday against Lowell, in OK White action. HHS frosh fight to 0-0 vs Hudsonville The Hastings freshman football team battled to a 0-0 tie against Hudsonville, last Thursday night. In tbe first half, the Eagles marched to tbe Saxons five-yard line before defensive end John Kiefer sacked tbe quarterback on third snd goal, taking lhe wind out of tbeir sails. Tbe Eagle drove into the Saxoo red zone twice in tbe second half before the vonng Saxons slopped them. Leading rusher. for Hastings were QB Shane Slaughter with 47 yards and fullback Billy Blair with 39 Jim Storms had two catches for 50 ywds 3 Bobby Cole led tbe defense with 15 tackles. David Barnum and Mike Lipstraw bad 11 each. Michael Nystrom bad a key Interception irrthe "■ ’ur’' •• **’" The young Saxons arfTlf-l thia seakon and boat Wyoming Park this afternoon. (Sept. 21). . a ■ i • Hecker Insurance 3-1; Dorothy's Hair 3-1; Bennett Industries 2-2; Cartion Censer Ex­ cavating 2-2: DJ. Electric 1-3; Kent Oil 1-3. , Good Games aad Series — B Maker 157; R Murphy 156; T. Christopher 187-518; J. piston 156: J. Decker 169-497; L. Elliston 205-499; J. Doster 175-473; J. Hamilton 175; 3 Greiner 154-440; J. McMillen 171; G. Pot­ ter 174-474; B. Hanford 146; E. Ulrich 153-453: B Hathaway 168-478; S. Merrill 854. Senior CWnras Moacoulis 7-1: Jesick 7-1; Schlueter 6-2; Friend 5-3: Woodmansee 5-3; Beckwith 5-3; Nash 5-3; Brodocks 4-4; Olis 4-4; Kuempei 3-5: Brewer 3-5; Richardson 3-5; Dowding 3-5; Colvin 2-6; D. Hall 1-7; Snyder 1-7. Ladtes Good Games sad Series — E. Mesecar 157-452; G. Potter 153: B. Estep 145: R. Kuempei 148; M. Miner 147; B. Howes 153; B. Krako 167-454; S. Pennington 190-472; G. Otis 165-467; M. Blair 146; M. Dull 156-437: B. Johnson 177-458; K. Colvin 191- 485; Y. Markley 177-449 Mem High Gomes md Serin — R. Beduhn 189-518; J Beckwith 178-469; D. Hail 173-476; C. Roe 151 ;C Jesick 200460; B. Terry 215-581: H. Service 169-497; W. Brodock 178-496; W Woodmansee 192-512; P. Terpening 168; G. Forbey 161-470; D. Mason 160; H Haan 203-508 Friday Moore Mixed 9 and a Wiggle 7-1; Gillons 7-1; Get Lucky 's 6-2; Rocky Four 6-2; Working On II 6-2; Three Ponies Tack 5-3: Keglers 5-3; Four Stan 5-3 Ten Pins 5-3; Gutter Dusters 4- 4; Late Comers 4-4; Four R's 3-5; Heads Out 3-5; Sears Service 3-5; Odd Balls 2-6; Middle Lakers 1-7. Rusty Four 1-7; Big O s 1-7. Mens High Gams and Series — S Peabody 223-619; R. Roush 215-544: T. Rainwater 237-603; M. McKee 235-613; B Heath 225-584: B. Keeler 210-572; S. Gillons 205-550; D Keilor 210-527 Womens High Game aad Series - S. McKee 217-579; S Keeler 203-544; B Hughes 201-573; M. Garber 183; K. Sean Monday Mixers 3 Ponies 6-2; Mr. Bruce's 6-2; Dewey’s A-2; Kelly Keglers 5-3; South Shore Salon 5- 3; Girrbachs 4-4; Mkhelob 4-4; Rowdic Giris 3-5; Hastings Bowl Sisters 3-5; T.M. I —in 2-6; Hartzler Tours 2-6; Babes and Bats 2-2;. High Games — D Kelley 195; D Hughes 1S7; S. VandenBurg 185; S Smith 183; D Taylor 182; F Schneider 177; R Stapley 169. High Series - S. VandenBurg 517; D Kelley 516; D. Hughes 513. Tuesday Trios Throe Ponies 6-2; Easy Riders 5-3; Three Blind Mice 5-3; "Trouble" 5-3; T.N.T. 4-4; Mills Landing 3-5; Three B’s 2-6; Day by Day 2-6. High Game and Series — S Vandenberg 223-588; S. Day 172-412; J. Conger 184-479; S Kent 184-465; C. Sanlnocencio 174-451. Good Gamm - B. Bumford 157; D. Ndaoa 152; D. Seeber 156; L. Trumble 141; B. Haye. 153 a mo day PUgm Mixec B.S.en 8-0; Holey Rotten 7-1; Miafiu 6M-1H; Short n Sweet 6-2; Rebel. 6-2; Redneck. 5-3; Feanome 4 44; Dynamite. 44; Really Rooem 44; Load Hog. 44; Get Afoag Oaag 44; Thunder Alley 3-5; Freemaa. 3-5; Tasmamac's 2H-5H; Diehard. 2-6: Friend. 2-6; Beginner. + 1-7; Alley Cat. 0-8 Women. High Games and Serie. - L. Barnum 196-552; K. Becker 189-501: M Mania 211-501; D. Seeber 159455; V. Miller 1544389; N. Lambert 164414; D. Smith 150-393; A Hubbell 140-372; K. Sul fm 202; M Snyder 176; L Beyer 166; E. Hunmontree 166; K. Rentz 165; M. Bowman 164; N. Taylor 159; L. Friend 136. Mem High Gama aad Stria - D. Barna 266-696; R. Swift 258-370; B. Rena 224564; J. Smith 187-525; R. Craven 179-525; S. Sanborn 202-311: J. Woody 200497; D. Seeber 173471; G. Smith 178466; B Miller 144394; J. Barnum 214; D. Vicken 197; K. Buttice 191; K. Lambeth 191; B Barkhuff 183; V. Dezew 172; J. Eye 138. __ ____ . . Thursday Angels Melaleuca Inc. 84; Nartrville Chiro 7-5; Riverside 7 3; Styles R U> 66; Stefano. 66; Strikers 6-6; Edward D. Jones 6-6; Outboard Im 6-2; Macher-T 5-7; Hastings Bowl 5-7; NAPA Girts 3-9; Cedar Creek 3-5. Good Gama and Series - B Moody 198-552; P. Guy 201-537; O Greenfield 142404; B Dunn 158: S. Bachelder 162; D. Stain. 191-538; I. Lewi. 239-563: C. Burpee 160; G Danieb 211; T. Redman 212-509; D Bartimus 189-515; B. Faul 192-532; D. Snider 182; J Hurless 197; J. Fisher 172460: S. Varney 181; D. Feldkamp 161; K. Lemur 176; L. Aprey 185; L. Hewitt 167: B. Cuddahr* 221-538; K. Curtis 203-523; J Smith 121; M. Wilke. 153438; N. Taylor 174; D. McCollum 181; S. Rose 187; M. McMiloe 165; B Hughes 214549. Thursday A.M. Hummers 10-2; LeHarves 84: Quettton Marks 7-5: Valley Realty 7-5: Vsmeyt 7-5; Lucky Shots 6-6; Holings Bowl 48; Lef­ tovers 4-8: Bosleys 3-9. Good Gama aad Seria - J McKeough 202497; J. Lewi. 186468; K. Thomason 189-465; P. Johnson 158436; A. Boniface 156426; O Gillons 151425; S. Lambert 147-394; B. Sexton 128-362; B. Bodo 128-329: K Kesler 92-258; F Ruthruff 172: J. Rice 168; C. Cloure 157; S. Mogg 156: T. Joppte 155; P. Godbey 148; B. Euep 148: L. Johnson 146; S. Salazar 131: P Piper 125; L. Wiliams 118. Tuesday Mixed Pin Seeker. 9-3; Lammo’s Clowns 9-3; Advanced Commercial Printing 84; Viking 84; Neighbor. 7-5; Hastings Bowler. 6-6; Consumers Concrete 5-7; Lackshop 5-7; Black Sheep 2-10. Mens High Gama & Serbs M.Qiristirtitrn 178; I. Burch 168; S. Guy 158; R. Reed 205-602; K. Lambeth Z31-608; D. Blakely 203 Womens High Games & Seria L. Blake­ ly 170; V. Brown 171415; C. Reed 164; S. Bowman 166; B. Wilkins 221-576; R. Burch 188; C. Msyhew 125-316; E. Johnson 197; P. Johnson 167469. The Hostings Men's Leegue Green DMrion champions this season were the teem sponsored by Hastings SanKary Borneo. The teem finished tho season at 11-7. Members of the team Include (from lelt) Jett Spencer. Steve DeBoer. Jett Schrtpeema. Dor Leaf, Shene McNeil, Kan NeR (aponeot). Sieve Hickman, Tony Slain, Mta Leedy (maneger), Jaaon Sbcberry and Um Rowee. Not pictured are Joah Cooler. Doug DaBey, Tim DeMott, Jkn Lee. Den Nevlna. Richard Nevina and Mka Cben. by Luurie Ntwtou and Rob Lee Tbe Hatting. 'Bad Boy." third and fourth grade football team defeated tamfieid 28-12, lai Saturday, in lu recond game of tbe maaoc. John Fartey bad a touchdown each aid Drew Bownun bad two. one coming on a kick-off rettxn. Tbe extra point, were converted by the ume gridderx. According to tbe coacba. great defemt ve pixy, were turned in by Joey Aqiinall, Jottt Bernheirel and Craig Sbaunty. VanBelkum also h ad a fumb1c recovery in tbe game. Tbe fifth and ttxth grade "Paxben* tad a 0 .hut out of Belding. 6Ted Greenfield battled bi. way aczoo from the one-yard line for tbe game', only more. The detente, dominated the game, according to lhe coache.. A key. drive­ ltopping Interception wa. collected by Dunin Bowman and fumble reooveria were made by David Hoglin, WUUam Reid, and Brandon Barcroft. Other player, having a good game were David WlUoo and BJ DonninL The coacba raid the entire team conunited :uelf to winning the game and they played well. Tbe fifth and rixib grade "Hurricana" tied with Pennfield 1414. Hating, led the game Into the fourth when Pennfield waa able to mount a drive and convert tbe two-point kick to tie tbe More. Tbe two Hurricane acorea came from Dan Slaughter and Chad Davi. and Davit and Daryl Barnum converted the point after touchdown runs The defeoae waa led by Bryan Lee with eight tackles and Daryl Barnum. Dan Slaughter and Shane Todd with five. Chad Hera bad an Interception and Jama Kendall had a key role in topping the extra­ point attempt by Pennfield. according to the coaches. YMCA NEWS; Tai Football For 3-6lh Graders On Monday and Wednesdays, at the Hasting. Middle School fields, the YMCA will be holding its annual tail football pro­ gram. The program is nm from 3:154:15 p.m. Hurd and fourth graders piay on Mon­ days and fifth and sixth graders on Wednenlays. The program begins Sept. 18 and ends oa oa. 18. There is no coat fa the program and participant, may join « any time. Preregmration is na required. Wrudh«CUak Monday through Friday. Oa. 23-27, boys ia grada three through ux will be aHe to par­ ticipale in a wrenling dink, supervired by Tom Goggins. Hatting. Middle School The program will nm for one week at the Hatting. Middle School from 3:15-5 p.m. The cott for the program is 815 aad ipooxx ship, are available upon requen. Preregutralion is required by rending in lhe regtttration form, obtain-** al the YMCA of- Every Wednesday, beginning Sept. 20 until the end of October, the Hastings Middle School Wctt Gym will be open for co-ed volleyball. Tbe gym will open at 7 p.m. Play n informal and on a "pick-up'' basis. For more information call Brian Pufpaff at 852-1870. 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With children and teachers stuck in closets, storage rooms and even in his office, Warren said an increase of 30 students this year in just his school makes passing tbe bond/irillage request even more urgent. As of Monday. Sept. 18, the Hastings Area School System had enrolled 98 new students this year. Projections made by a firm sanc­ tioned by the stale to do that kind of study show that in the next five years, Hastings student enrollment will increase by 500 stu­ dents on tbe low end of tbe projections and up to 700 on the high end. Because of lhe overcrowding, school offi­ cials have set a bood/millage election for Sept. 25. requesting $21.9 million for reno­ vations and additions to existing buildings, a new elementary building and 32 of one mill for one year to operate a new building. If passed, the bonds would pay for a music, science, art, special ed, class rooms, two smal1 group meeting rooms, expansion of tbe multi-purpose room and expansions in com­ puter labs, library and administration .pace at Southeastern. Other buildings in tbe school system also would be added to or renovated lo provide more space if the bond/millage passes. A short lour of the building at Southeastern during teaching hours shows a social worker and his student working in tbe comer of gym with a small screen for privacy. Off tbe gym, in what was a storage room for athletic equipment. Prime Time Day Care program equipment is permanently stored, chain, tables and the stage for special school programs are also there, a record cabinet of speech therapy records, a table used al lunch, and brooms and dust mops. It is also where Counselor Nancy Bradley works with students. In the back of the room is the gym cage, where Jan Bowen has an of­ fice. Warren’s tour shows that every area of the school is ic use, with some doing double or triple duty. A custodial closet, complete with large electrical fuse box. has a small table with students and teachers working on Title I math problems. Since the custodian's ctoeet is used (above) The Moraga room lor gym equipment and chairs and the Magetor . apodal school programs also In a classroom tor Cotnsolor Nancy Bradtoy and her student. Jacob Johnson mnapal Chris Warren shows Ns office. The laminating machine has boon In Ns office toe more than two years, waiting tor Its own apace A smal desk and chair are used by a leecher and student (to*) for teaching, the custodian has no permanent place to store her cleaning equipment. In the music room, all of Elementary Sci­ ence Coordinator Jan Lawson's science equipment for lhe district is stored, with Law­ son carrying what ever items he needs to each of the schools as he visits them. Also sharing the music room are counselors and speech therapists, plus psychological testing space. Two different groups of Chapter I reading classes share an audio visual closet, with a Chapter I teacher using space with a Chapter I teacher's aide, both leaching different classes. Warren said be didn't think anyone likes working in small, cramped places such as storage areas and closets, both of which have no windows. In bis office, Warren shares space and time with counselors and tbeir students, and speech therapy twice a week. By tbe window sits a Thosmal bathroom has an unused Two groups study different Chapter I Reading lessons in the same room. The audiovisual storage area and closets don't have windows. large laminator that is used by the staff. Be­ cause it gets hot, it isn't safe to leave it in a hallway, he said, so it has been in his office for the past two years. Usually. Warren said, he is "out and about" a lot, so the "sharing" doesn't bother him too much, but his closet is stuffed with books and equipment, and even a shower stall in tbe small bathroom is filling up with text books because it isn't used. "Sometimes teachers work with kids in the hallway because there's no other place.” he said. Other buildings in the district all have sim­ ilar problems due to the growth in lhe dis­ trict, Warren said. "I Uked to parents al an open bouse, ask­ ing them to vote 'yes' and giving them tbe reasons why. I told them if tbe kids coaid vote, they would vote yes.' Since they can't. I was speaking co their behalf." Historical marker dedicated for Thomas Jefferson Hall NOTICS OF MOOTOAOC FCNKCLOMMK SALE DvtouH having boon mode in fho condi flora ot a (•notn moegtogo oxcutod by Phillip D. Aferight Mortgagor to Suzanna Tessier of 49 RNorvtow Rood. New Cosrie. NM 00R54. mortgages, doled Juno 77. 1994. and recorded JuJy II. 1W4. la Uber 609. Pogos 476. 477, and 471. Eaton County Records on which mortgage there Is claimed to be duo on May II. 1995. for principal and interest, the sum ol EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE AND 65/100 (18.865.65) and said Mart gages hoving elected to declore all sums secured by said mortgage immediately duo and payable because of tho tevoral defaults of tho Mortgagor and no proceedings at low having been instituted to recover tho debt now remaining secured by said mortgage, or any port thereof, whereby lhe power of solo contained in said mortgage has become ’’NOW**THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of tho power of solo contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, tho said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole of the promises therein deserted, or so much thereof as may bo necessary at public ouctoon to the highest bidder at the Rarry County Cour­ thouse. 270 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49056. that being tho place of holding tho Orcutt Court in and lor said County on October 26. 1995 at 2 p.m. local time in the forenoon of said day. and said mortgage will bo sold to pay the amount then due on soid mortgage together with fourteen percent (14%) per annum interest, legal costs, attorney fees and also any taxes, insurance premiums and any turn or sums which may be paid by the undersigned mortgagee which it doomed necessary to pay to protect its interest in tho premises, which said promises are described in said mortgage as follows, to-wit DESCRIPTION A parcel of land In the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town I North. Rango 7 West. Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan described os: Commencing at the West 1 /4 post of said Section 34. thence N89*32WE along tho East and West 1 Z4 Ime of said Section 34 a distance of 1672.29 loot: thence S00*77'5l" E at right angles to said East and West l/s line. 1377.55 feet to tho North lino of tho South 1 /2 cJ the Southwest 1 /4 of said Section 34 and the true place of beginning. thence cont inuing 100*7751" E. 449 65 feet: thence 1489*32 09 E 210 10 feet to an existing fence or the West Uno of a parcel of land formerly owned by Fender: thence SQ5YX2W w. along soad West lino to tho centerline of the Wonandogor Crook; thence Westerly and Southerly along the centerline o< said Wonandoger Creek in a down stream direc­ tion until soid centerline intersects a line which is 1430 foot East of and parallel to the West line of sold Section 34; thence Southerly parallel with sold West Section line to the South Uno of sold Section 34. thence SRTSTsr W along soid South Section Ime. 570.00 feet to a point which lies N89*S2 52" E. 660 00 feet from tho West 1 /4 post of said Section 34 thence N01*4T09” W parallel with tho West lino of said Section 34 a distance of 1325.59 feet to tho North line of the South 1 /2 of too Southwest 1 /4 of said Soction 34. thence N6T4277 E along said North line, 781 85 feet to tho place of beginning SUBJECT to rights of the public ond of any governmental unit in any port thereof token, used or deeded lor street, road or highway purposes SUBJECT to easements ond restrictions of record The redemption period will be one yeor from the time of such sale DATED AT CHARLOTTE MICHIGAN Sept 9 1995 LYLE 6. SKALLAND Attorney for Mortgogee 107 W. Lawrence. P.O Box 260 Charlotte. Ml 48813 (517) 543 3606 SUZANNE TESSIER Mcrtgogee 49 Riverview Road New Casrio. NH 03854 (10/19) Mark Brower. Michigan Democratic Party Chairman, speak* to the crowd at the Nakxfcai marker (at toft) dedication at Thomas Jefferson Hal. SyDaiWT.Yoaag Editor A historical marker al Thomas Jefferson Hall was OoUcated Friday morning al tbe «ite of tteteroctin. firn bulk ta 1858. Tbs ban has been tbe home of the Barry County Democratic Party for tbe last eight jm Local Democrats. Mayor Mary Lou Gray, tbe Barry County Historical Society and tbe American Legion all were on hand to help celebrate tbe dedication at the comer of Green and Jefferson streets. Featured speaker for the festivities was Mark Brewer, chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party, who bad a few remarks for the occasion. "It's very Important, what we're doing to­ day." be said. "We must remember our his­ tory. the Democratic Party is the oldest con­ tinuing party in the world." Brewer said tbe Democrats have had a proud tradition of "fighting for the rights of tbe average working person. "We're very lucky to have this wonderful democracy and tbe two-party system, and too often they're taken for granted. This par­ ty's been around for almost 200 years and weU be around here for as long as it takes to lake care of this building." Brewer concluded. 'It's important to be­ come involved in tbe political system, it's an important pert ot why we're successful as a democracy. If we let the two-party system fail, democracy itself then could rail" Brewer noted that the hall was dedicated in 1987 when the Democrats took over the care ot lhe structure from the International Order ot Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. At­ tending that event were former Michigan Governor John Swainston and former Con­ gressman Howard Wolpe Mayor Gray, in brief remarks, echoed Brewer's sentiments about taking pan in the democratic system by saying. "Voting cer­ tainly is a privilege we should lake senously." She noted that this year marks the 75th anniversary of when women finally won the right to vote. She praised the Democrats' efforts to re­ store tbe more than 100-ycar-old building, saying it is a regular stop annually on Mayor Exchange Day when visiting dignitaries come to Hastings. She told the Democrats. "I want to com­ mend you for taking on this effort voluntar­ ily. not under tbe guise of an ordinance or rules or regulations," a reference to recent efforts to establish a historic district in Hastings. Barry County Historical Society President Mike Hook gave a history of the building. He noted that it was constructed and first dedicated in 1860 as tbe Methodist Episco­ pal Church. It was 51 yean later that the Methodists moved to their current church site west on Jefferson Street and tbe Odd Fellows took over the old building in 1912. Hook talked about the many fraternal and civic activities the Odd Fellows and Re­ bekahs took part in over tbe years and about The American Legion handed the flag-raising ceremony at tho dedication tor ; the Thomas Jefferson Hall the many community gatherings, including banquets, dances and bingo parties. But after many years, tbe fraternal organi­ zation's numbers dwindled and its members aged, bringing on concerns of preserving tbe historic building, one of tbe oldest still standing in the city. Then Chairman Bob Dwyer and lhe Democratic Committee in 1987 forged an agreement in which tbe party would reno­ vate and maintain the building, pay for the taxes, insurance and utilities and allow tbe lodge and Its associated charter organiza­ tions to continue all use and privileges at no charge. The Democrats had been seeking a place for its bingo fund-raisers and other party-re- lated activities. It now is the site of tbe popular “First Friday" forums in which speakers come to advance their ideas and programs. Some of tbe speakers have included state lawmakers, county officials and even lhe president of the National • ; ; • ; J Farmers Union. Blanche Munjoy. current chair of tbe * Barry County Democratic Party, acted at emcee fr the dedication. Alio in attendance were Democrats such as Hastings Township Supervisors Dick Thomas and Robert Ed­ wards and former County Chairman James Pino. The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 handled a flag-raising ceremony to start the festivities. Hastings Elementary kids’ physical education improving over the years by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Cindy Robinette, physical education teacher for the Hastings Area School System’s ele­ mentary students, reported that the physical condition of tbe district's children is improv­ ing all tbe time. When she came to the system seven years ago. she said she found fourth- and fifth-grade children who couldn't jump rope or run one lap around the gym. "In seven years, we've come a long way." she said. Now. all first-grade kids can jump rope, and each student in developmental kindergarten through fifth grades can jog through one song. Of course, lhe DK kids jog to shorter songs, she added. Since she secs the children every day. it's easy for her to see lhe progress of each stu­ dent. she said. Robinette likes to use a lol of music in lhe physical conditioning of kids. Il's great for warmup and can be self directed by the younger students, she said. Thc little kids love the silly things in tongs, which can be a good motivator and control mechanism, she said. Older children are directed by Robinette and use a standard warmup. “Wc hear some moans and groans, but wc go on." she said with a smile. All of her programs follow tbe core curricu­ lum. and she is pleased that the children have access to volleyball, track aud field, football, soccer and this year, tennis. For kids in DK to second grades, she con­ centrates on motor skills, object control and equipment recognition. The third-, fourth- and fifth-graders work on cardiovascular skills, body strength and leisure time sports. "We have fitness tests, a pre-test in Octo­ ber, and a post-test in April, which shows the progress of the students," she reported They also work on good nutrition, follow­ ing Robinette's thinking. "If they start early, maybe they will continue to eat right." A nice side effect of physical education is that personal and social skills are worked on almost every day in the program Leadership. sportsmanship and following directions are learned during PE, she said. She also sees progress in the social skills, which she said is very gratifying to her. ' "Reid Day" at tbe end of tbe school year for each elementary is a big fun day for the, students, and is, "made successful because so' many people come to help," Robinette said. J Robinette also schedules programs for par- *. ents so they can sec what equipment lhe chil- J dren use and how they are progressing. "They think we're just playing and having * fun. The kids are having fun, but at tbe same? time, they're learning all kinds of things," she • said. Her main objective is to "think of each in-: dividual and consider the whole child — see C tbe differences.... try to educate tbe body and 2 the mind, loo." she said. "I think a healthy body leads to a healthy 2 mind: that's my belief." ; �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 21, 1995 — Page 15 Saxon Quiz Bowl team a winner Hastings Rotary Club wins blood drive trophy from Kiwanis With al of the modesty and decorum of two-time loaara, Hastings Rotary dub past-preaident Dave Storms accspte the trophy tor his dub for being two unis ahead of the Hastings Kiwanis In tho annual 'grudge* match bfood drive for the Berry County Red Croee. Tho tOwenis did not throe-peat,* but since they did win the last two out of throe dives, their Tine record is making the Rotary ask, *how about best WANTfcD:Nail Technician Call 945-5444 _______ Lifestyles_________ I rwOFRENTmoF BUY A HOME NOW! Thousands of repossessed and bank I homes and properties available with little or no money down. To receive current Hstoalf fol I free! throe out of five?* Executive Director of the Red Cross, Karen Despres, presenting the plaque, thanked the dubs for encouraging people to donate in their names, bringing in much needed blood. Judge James Fisher, (right) president of Kiwanis watches.The Rotary and Kiwanis dubs had some fun but the community is the real winner of the blood drive challenge. They met the goal of 100 pints. Happy 40th Birthday The Hastings High School Quiz Bowl team of (from left) Lisa Reynolds, Kerith Sherwood, Captain Aaron Schantz and J.P. DeWitt defeated defeated Corunna Sept. 11 st Michigan State University in East Lansing. The match wl be televised on WKAR Channel 23 at 6 pm. Saturday, Sep! 30. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold three Public Hearings Monday. October 2,1995 at 730 p.m. In the City Hall. Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. 1.) Public Hearing to have the Master Plan altered from C to A-O on: That portion of Lots 408.409,410.411 and 412 of the Original Plat of the City (formerly Village) of Hastings lying south of the Thomapple River. Also, the east 1/2 of the Young Street Right-Of-Way north of Apple Street and south of the River. Also, the Market Street Right-ofWay north ol Apple Street and south ol the Thomapple River. Also the north 1/2 of the Apple Street Right-ot Way from the centertine of Young Street to the centerline of Market Street. (See Map #1) 2.) Public Hearing on proposed rezoning to change D-2 to B-2 on: MARTIN. KAHLER!!! Love...Mary Kay, Chris & Philip That portion ot Lots 403, 404,405, 406 and 407 of the Original Plat of the City (formerly Village) of Hastings lying south of the Thomapple River Also, the west 1/2 of the Young Street Right-of-Way north of Apple Street and south of the Thomapple River. Also, the Apple Street Right-Of-Way from lhe southerly extension of the West Line of Lot 403 to the centerline of the extension of the Young Street RIght-of-Way. Also, the south 1/2 of the Apple Street Right-of-Way from the centerline of the Young Street Right-of-Way to the centerline of the Market Street Right-of-Way. Also, the east 10 teet of Lots 522 and 547, Lota 516. 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 548. 549. 550, 561. 552, and 553 Of the Original Plat of the City (formerly Village) of Hastings. Also the Young Street Right-of-Way from West State Street to Apple Street. Also the west 1/2 of the Market Street Right-of-Way from West State Street to Apple Street Also, the north 1/2 of the West State Street Right-of-Way of Lot from so 547 of Market 3.) Public Hearing on proposed rezoning to change R-S to A-O on: Swedish Weight Loss Surprises Researchers Sweden-After many scien­ tific undies. Banta waa devd> oped by Vita Source with tbe aaatatance of rtr. U3 Com­ ment. After extensive testing with amazing results. Banta is now available in this country The unique ingredients of Banta are proven lo born fat. decrease appetiK. and increase lean musdc tissue. Gary F. of Santa Barbara. California stated. **! lost 11 pounds within three weeks. I fed much better and definite­ ly have more energy." Thomas S.. a Pharmacist from San Diego wrote. **1 started Banta weighing 213 pounds and lost 20 pounds in 2 months. Incredibly I lost inches in all the right places " In an interview with tbe Vice-President of Vita Source-“Letters from con­ sumers telling ns about their wonderful results have been so positive and overwhelm­ ing. we guarantee Banta to work. The only difficulty we have is keeping our stores in stock." Banta is available at most K-Mart Pharmacies including: Hastings802 W. State St........948-9411 Full-time position with minimum five years background in accounting with computer knowledge, payroll experience and com­ munication skills. Send resume'to VIATEC Written comments will be received on the above request at 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Minutes of the meeting will be available for pubic inspection at the office of the City Ctertr. City Hall. P.O. Box 340 Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the City Clerk of the City of Hastings. 102 S. Broadway, or call 616-945-2468 Chapple Realty Inc. j . ;«4 l.nn. \1. I ; • 6I6> 623- 1(1.jS LAKEFRONT YMCA of Barry County T That portion of Lots 406.409,410,411, and 412 of the Original Plat of the City (formerly Village) of Hastings lying south of the Thomapple River. Also, the east 1/2 of the Young Street Right-of-Way north of Apple Street and south of the River. Also, the Market Street Right-ofWay north of Apple Street and south of the Thomapple River. Also, the north 1/2 of the Apple Street Right-of-Way from the centerline of Young Street to the centerline of Market Street. (See Map #2) . |t<>n Ml I'M Sharon Vickery City Cle-k h> 11 I .ix «t»hi Pirn Lake - 8 aerw. pr me aetung with ate waaMaenar Call Draw at C2340M (KBM71) $39500 Hatting* Youth Council PROGRAM DIRECTOR Full-Time Position Aesponsibiirtjet include: Providing recreational services for Middeville, Delton. Maple Valley, and Lake Odessa; Corporate Games; Barry County Playgrounds Send Resumes to: YMCA of Barry County P.O. box 252 Heatings. Ml 49058 (Please no phone calls) DaadHne; September 29 Wall Lake - SPACIOUS twa stary hone with 5-6bedreo»i. 2 bath­ mat, 15 car garage with atangt roea SFECTACULA1 VIEW af Wail Lake from tha three aeaaea porch er deck. Call Draw at 623­ 40M (M7334) S18MOO________________________ _ GUERNSEY Lake Rd MAP #1 Ven- race 13 acre parcel with mobile borne Great wddhfe area Call Brad Goebel 623-M81 (882131 ________ Sujoo___________________________ Part-time ACCOUNTING DEPT. CLERK WANTED Approx. 30 hours per week. Variety of duties includes bookkeeping, word­ processing, payroll hours, admini­ strative assistant, cashier-relief, and more. Apply in writing to: BARRY COUNTY LUMBER P.O. Box C Hastings. Ml 49058 DELTON - Well kept yard aad nicely landauped ranch home located m nllage of Date Tbe full baaeaent. and walk-up (tarway ta the aax iou tpen for itorage Cell Brad Goebel 623-8661 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES DOWLING RD ---------Rotauram-amall town Bowen and Gifb Shop Garden Center Yard Care Reaor.-Lakefroat Coaaercul Proper.y The lot hat iarye (KM357* Exclunre <KM182> K86M8) <KM107) t.-yv trees and a creek COLD ruru "1— llfte 0We “ob,k home o4 > with well and aepuc Call Lain? Wyman 6714243 K8S686) S12-900 MAP #2 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 21, 1995 COURT NEWS: A Shelbyville nun who tried to make an escape from the Barry County Courthouse has been sentenced to additional jail lime. Thomas M. Heid. 31, was sentenced to four years of probation, with the first 12 mouths to be spent In the Barry County Jail. He was given credit for 85 days already served, snd lhe sentence will ran concurrent to Ms previous sentences for three misdemeanon. Heid pleaded guilty in August to restating and obstructing a police officer, inflicting in­ jury while resisting arrest and being a habit­ ual offender. He tried to escape from the court house June 22 after his sentencing for malicious destraction ot property, breaking and entering and assault. * A Hastings man pleaded guilty to a charge of delivering drugs Thomas Haywood, 22. pleaded gutlty to possession of marijuana with intent to de­ liver. In exchange for bis plea, prosecutors have agreed so recommend sentencing under the guidelines, which could be less than three months in jail Haywood told Circuit Court Judge James Haber that he had about one quarter pound of marijuana broken down into 1/8 and 1/4 ounce packets for sale in June. Sentencing has been ret for Oct 19. He faces a maximum sentence of four yean In prison andfor a $1000 fine. • A 19-year-old Hastings man was sen­ tenced to up to tour yean in prison on a weapont charge. Samuel Bolthouse was sentenced to 32 to 48 months in prison on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. The sentence will ran concurrently with a previous sentence for probation violation of a criminal sexual con­ duct charge * A 29-year-old Hastings woman was sen­ tenced to five years of probation for welfare fraud Terry Lynn James was ordered to serve five yean probation ad one day In jail. She was also ordered to pay $1,774 in restitution and $1,000 in fines and costs. She pleaded guilty lo tbe charge of attempted welfare fraud in August. • One woman was bound over for a Jury trial and a man had his sentencing delayed on charges stemming from a Gun Lake perry in June. Melissa Keil. 19 of Dorr, and Shane Towne. 20. of Wayland are to appear at a jury trial Oct 16. Keil is charged with re­ sisting and obstructing justice and inciting a riot. Towne Is charged with two counts of resisting and obstructing an officer and pos­ session of marijuana. "He waa maced, be was very confused," said Towne's attorney. Sidney Long. "I don't think my client understood what was going on until a gun was pulled on Mm." Judge Fisher delayed sentencing for Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 hi Mt iiiimain ■ ■ /•»/»* H aiihtl IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM J- SHERIDAN oa his birthday, September 23, 1923, who passed away on May 21. 1993. Sadly Mined by ____________ Wife A Children WILL PROVIDE CARE md companionship for elderly IN LOVING MEMORY of Haro'J Hill Sr. (September 6, 1906 September 21, 1994) You maybe gone. but never forgoucn. You still live oa in oar beam. We love you very much. Your kraag family, Agne*. Bill. Harold, John, Linda, MarccUe, Betty, and all the Grand Children *82 KAWASAKI LTD, $500 or best offer. 517-852-1623. liuMiit \\ S< rvut \ HESTEKLY TREE SERVICE Trimming A remov­ al, insured. Reaaonable. Rand800 Hestcrty, 945-2545. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property’Debt consotidationTuroed down? problem credit? Wc can help!•Fast, easy - Call 24 boon. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding Estimates. Joe Mix 5 mo service, oicvcn jcwcii, registered tuner, technician matataoL Call 945-9888. (itini^t GARAGE SALE Some 3554 Bridge Pat* R-L Hastings ( <>ihhikiiii\ \t>iit t HUNTERS1II Tornado XR ADOPTION Our deepest wish is for a baby hotrv. Call 1400-224-1 948-9302 FREE KITTENS: 738-3105. ONEIDA FIELD MARKET OPENS SEPTEMBER 23-24 ctplace with entertainment, food. & auction on Sunday at 11a.m. Three miles west of 517-627-7114, PX). Box 406, Grand Ledge, Ml 48837-0406. f/h/u* )..« CARD OF THANKS We mid like to thank our ctuioren son graoaenuaren tor hosting our 50th wedding anniversary party. Thanks alao to family, friends, and neighbors for attending and making this a wonderful and memorable occasion. To all who sent cards and gifts, thank you so very much, we will cherish each and every one. Carl A Boonie Hathaway FREE TO GOOD HOMES: 4 1 Schnauzer, 1 Shepherd mix. 758-3105. GUITARS WANTED: Collec­ tor pays $100 lo 55.000 for Gibson, Fender, Martin, Gretscb, National, Dobro. 1-800-374-CLAY. f or lt< in RICE LAKE ONTARIO, Cedar Cove Resort. New winter­ ized housekeeping cottages. Boat rentals. Good fall fishing until November 15th. 905-342-3110 / ar Salt \uhiait>ii\ i Help II .tlll.d 1989 PONTIAC SUNBIRD LE, automatic, cruise, tilt, air, rawette, sunroof, low mileage, excellent condition, $5,200 OBO. 945-9747_____________ STUMP GRINDING. Insured. John Gaskill. 616-721-TREE. Ken Hye, 616-721-9797. ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK- $9/Hr. Entry level. 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee 1993 FORD F-159 XLT: Loaded, 52,000 miles, clean, $12,900 OBO. 945-4134 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. CHRISTMAS ITEMS, HOME DECOR AND GIFTS SELL THEMSELVES, BUT WE NEED PEOPLE TO SHOW THEM!! Absolutely no investment with House of Lloyd. Also, booking parties. Call Cathy. 795-7133_____________ *81 FORD GRANADA, 4 door, new tires, exhaust, $650 OBO. 948-9302____________________ TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL Stump grinding, insured. 721-8733 or 945-4687. John Gaskin. HOSPITAL JOBS- to $17/Hr. Many openings. 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee ___________ For your insurant <* call SALES SECRETARY. Will be support to sales people, will interface with customers, will issue sales reports. Computers, typing and bookkeeping skills preferred. Send resume to: Ad Mil. c/o Reminder, PD. Box 188, Hastny, MI 49058. EOE STORAGE: Boat, Car, RV, aa a - t.-U»w-ia Motorcycle. inuoe. neat avail­ able. A.R.S. Manufacturing, Dehon. 616-623-3926 Farmers Insurance Group Dhcow the advantage of fast, fair, friendly service. GARY BEGG, LUTCF GARY BEGG AGENCY tab. Hom. Uh, Con—eW 13 S ——l Hasonga Ml «B51 Fv: 9444914 FARMERS THE TYDEN SEAL COMPANY, INC., located tn Hastings, Michigan, has an immediate opening for a first shift toolmaker. Applicants must be certified journeymen or have enough documented exper­ ience to meet the minimum man’s Card. Toolmakers must possess the ability to set, trou­ bleshoot, recondition, & build dyes A production machinery. We offer top hourly rates plus a company-funded benefit pack­ age. Interested candidates may apply in person at the Tyden Seal Company, 210 North Industrial Park Road, Hastings, or call 616-945-9501. Equal Oppor­ tunity Employer, M/F. FOR SALE: 1992 GMC Irnuny. 2-door, 4wd, Vortec V-6, fuel injected. Every option available except power seats. Black. Can 517-569-3103, after 5:00pm. $1X500 ___________ MUST SELL!! 88 Dodge Daytona/Turbo. AM/FM casset­ te, newer tires. $2,800 OBO. 948-8529. Can be seen al 2575 Wall Lake Road or Browns Custom Interiors (days). / nr Salt BEDROOM OUTFIT. Beasti ful oak finish. 10 pieces. Includes dresser with mirror, chest of drawers, headboard, 2 night stands, 2 lamps and queen­ size spine-o-pedic deluxe mattress set 1 month old. Cost $1,400 new, sacrifice for $350. 1-517-699-4148_____________ FOR SALE KING SIZE WATERBED MATTRESS. HIBERNATION SERIES, AND SAFEWAY HEATER. $100 OBO. No bed frame. Call after 4pm 948-2081._________ FOR SALE: Marshall Wendell Piano, antique, crginal ivory, detailed, $200 OBO.948-9302 KINGSIZE DELUXE Mattress Set “Pillow Top". 2 weeks old. Includes frame. Cost over $1,100, sacrifice $275. 1-517-676-6414_____________ TRUCK DRIVER WANTED for hauling steel. We pay 23% of the gross. Phone 6164644894 LADIES CREAM COAT with cream mink collar, $25. 664-4983___________________ WAREHOUSE/SHIPPINGlo $7/Hr. Many train. 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee___________ MATCHING COUCH, love­ scat and chair. Beautiful “multi color". 1 week old. Asking $300. 1-517-699-2251___________ WORK AT HOME. Earn up to $500 a week selling long distance over the phone. Paid weekly, monthly bonus. No experience necessary. Call 1-800-842-1409. QUEENSIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC Mattress Set. “Luxury Firm”. 2 weeks old. Cost $850, sell for $250. 1-517499-2251 fowne. who pleaded guilty to the resisting and obstructing charges in exchange for the marijuana charge to be dropped. "I'm still upset from what 1 read in the pre-sentence report." said Fisher. 1 don't want lo proceed with lhe sentencing today because of what I read. I'm very, very angry. When 1 was your age I never thought of get­ ting into a fight where a police officer al­ most got killed." Sentencing has been delayed until alter the trail. In which Towne has agreed lo testify truthfully against lhe others in exchange for Ms guilty plea. Attorneys for Keil and other defendants, Steven Scvigny, 19. and Timothy Kopp. 19. have requested to see police training tapes for mace use to use in the trial. • A 20-year-old Bellevue woman was sen­ tenced to jail for her role in breaking into a home in Asryria Township In January. Melissa Seume was sentenced to three years probation, with the first 45 days to be spent in tbe Barry County Jail She had faced 15 years in prison for tbe home Invasion charge. * A 25-year-old Woodland man was ar­ raigned on drag charges. Kevin Peterson stood mute to a charge of delivery or manufacture of a controlled sub­ stance. A not guilty plea was entered n his behalf. A pretrial has been set for Oct 11 • A Hastings man stood mute to charge of stalking. Terry Randall. 26. was arraigned on a charge of aggravated stalking, a five-year felony. A plea of not guilty waa entered on bls behalf. Pretrial baa been ta for Oct 12. Sandy Larsen IMnamAmdl Two new troopers join State Police by Kara. Haack Stuff Writer Two Michigan Stale Police troopers, both recent graduates from tbe stale police train­ ing academy, have Joined the Hastlnp post. The new troopers bring the number of available road petrols up to 17. said Lt Ron Nell of lhe Hastlnp post. Sandy Larsen, 28. and William Arts*. 23. graduated from the 112th Academy last week and joined the Hastlnp force Monday. Both will continue tbeir training to the form of field training. They will remain to probation for one year wMie continuing their training. Larsen, from Livonia, attended Michigan Tech and Lawrence Tech to study engineer­ ing before entering tbe Army. While in the Army, she was stationed in Germany and Saudi Arabia. After her October 1992 dis­ charge. she spent some time in Wallington Slate and Oregon before joining the police academy to Michigan. Arndt, an Auburn Hills naive. obtained a criminal justice degree from Saginaw Valley State University before attending tbe state police academy. He and Ms fiancee have moved into the area. "I am very pleased with the continuing high caliber of recruits Ute department has put out in the field." said Neil. "The result will be a Mgher qtt ality of law enforcement for Barry County." Nell said tbe force win continue to grow, as Ute desired numter of road patrols would be 20. Tbe post also will gain a new sergeant to October. • An 18-year-oid Delton man waa arraigned on a stolen property charge Ronald Stacey stood mute to a charge of being in poesession of stolen property In ex­ cess of $100. A nos guilty plea was entered on Ms behalf. An Oct 12 pretrial dale Mu been set • A DowHng man pleaded guilty to violat­ ing lernts of Ms probation. Richard Lelnaar. 31. pleaded guilty lo fail­ ing toreport to Ms probatkxi officer and fall­ ing lo pay court costa. Sentencing has been set for Not. 2. • A 43-yur-old Delton man was found guilty on four charges against Mm In two half-day triala Steven Fettcrtywas found guilty oo three drag chargel last Thursday, and found guilty of being a habitual offender in a separate trial Monday. Feueriy was found guilty Sept 14 on charges of delivery of a controlled substance, dellvery/manutacture of a controlled sub­ stance. possession of non-narcotic tenttoiled substance and being a fourth time habitual tffi liter. Sentencing has been set for Sept 28. • A 19-year-old Hastings man pleaded guilty to a drag charge. Jason Haskin pleaded guilty to manufac­ ture or delivery of a controlled substance. Sentencing has been set for Oct 26. * Charges against a Hastlnp man and a Middleville couple of making false Ele­ ments have been dropped. Charges against Thomas Sheridan. 41. of Hastings. Patricia Rountree. 46. and Randy Rousxree, 43, of M iddlevi lie were dismissed. Sheridan has been facing a charp of making a false statement on a motor vehicle certifiatkm. The Rountrees were charged with per­ jury to a district court trial against Sheridan, and Patricia Rountree was also charged widt making false statements on a motor vehicle -cenuictec. ■ The owner of a now-closed pet shop to Lake Odessa has been sentenced on animal cruelty charges. Joyce Lahnert was sentenced oo three charges Sept. 5. She had pleaded guilty to lhe charges previously, and in exchange, Io­ nia County prosecutors agreed to drop lhe remaining nine charges against her. Under the sentencing guidelines, 1 ahrart 43. may never again own more than five antmnls at‘a time. For lhe sentence for count 12, cruelty to animals. Lahnert must serve 80 hours of community service, undergo one year of probation and counseling for ureas management and mental health. She -iu also ordered to pay $1,058 in fines and costs. For the other two charges of animal cru­ elty. she was ordered to pay $550 on each and spend two days In jail. She was given credit for the two days already served. Lahnert and her husband Terry, owner of tbe building, were arrested June 5 on animal cruelly charges after leaving their pet shop, the Nature's Den. unattended for several days. Tbe animals were later forfeited to the Kent County Humane Society and the Ionia County Animal Shelter. Dirt bike found in Maple Grove The Hastlnp post of tbe Michigan State Police has recovered two dirt bikes In Maple Grove Township. The bikes were found to a field near those roads Aug. 31. Tbe 1984 Honda SOOcc and 1980 Honda 250cc may have been stolen and left in the fiekt Sure Police are looking for lhe owners Anyone who can identify the bikes can contact tbe state police ■ (616) 948-8283. Van hits loaded school bus A school bus full of children that pulled along side a road lo let oft passengers was struck from behind eartier this month by a van the. failed lo atop. A Hastings School System bus was stopped 3:30 pan. Sept. 9 on Airport Road near Norway and had Its red flashing lights oo to warning, according to a report from tbe MicMgan Stale Police Hastlnp post. A van driven by Brian Eggers. 17, of Hastlnp did not see the lights and be rear ended lhe bus with Ms minivan. Tbe bus driver. Leland Tracy. 49. was not Injured, but two children oo the bus were taken to Pennock Hospital lo Hastings. Angela Jones. 8. and Katherine Jones. 13. sustaiiied mioor Injuries, and were treated and released from tbe hospital. Eggeri was not injured, but bis van was not driveable after tbe accident. He was died ror nazteuous driving. Bike, pickup collide on road A pickup truck struck a din bike as the young driver of the bike attempted to make a Uturn in Irving Township two weeks ago. Bruce Lloyd. 11. of Freeport was riding a 1979 Elsnor 50 cc Mke on Wood School Road near Parmalee Sept. 7 when be tried to make a U-tum. The rear wheel of Ma bike was struck by tbe from wheel of the pickup driven by Doward Dulyea. 46. of Freeport as be crested a hill near Lloyd. Dulyea was unable to nop In time, and the boy was thrown from lhe bike upon impact He was taken to Pennock Hospital with visible injuries, according to a report from the Michigan Sime Police. Hastings post Dulyea was forced to drive Into a ditch, but was not injured. Three hunters lost in state park Ttaee hunters were km to Yankee Spriop Recreational Park over tht weekend. Tbe hunters, all teens, were lost in two separate incidents Saturday evenings. Two 17year-oid boys were recovered around lOpna. amlanunrMased 15-year-oklboy wasfoimd to tbe woods about Sunday tnorni ng. Tbe names of the boys were not released. Tbe 17-year-oids became lost to woods while squirrel bunting Saturday. At 7:30 pan. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies and tbe K-9 unit from tbe Wayland MicMgan Stale Police post were called to area around McKibbto Road. 2 miles south of Qin Lake Road, where the two were last seen. Tbe boys were found around 10:30 p.m. when they wandered out of tbe woods to a residence. The 15-year-old boy bad been missing since 8:30 p.m. the same night. Sheriff and K-9 units were joined by K-9 utots from Paw Paw and Battle Creek around 11:30 pan. Tbe boy was found to good health al 5 am., one mile from the last place hr was seen. He had become separated from Ms family while small game hunting. For a short time. K-9 uMts searched for both parties at once as they were km tn tbe same general area The sheriffs department recommends hunters carry a compass and mapa when bunting, and advised hunters lo toy with their partners when in unfamiliar areax Man pleads guilty to child abuse A 28-year-old Clarksville man pleaded guilty as charged Sept 11 lo shaking Ms infant • A 34-year-old Battle Creek men pleaded guilty to two charges of rape. Steven R. Clark pleaded guilty to two charge, of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. Both charges, stemming from incidents in 1989, involve girls who were under the age of 13 at the time. Under the terms of the plea agreement, prosecutors have agreed to recommend a sen­ tence of not more than 10 yean in prison. Similar charges pending to Calhoun County alao were dropped as pan of lhe agreement, and two additional first degree CSC charges in Barry County were dropped. nephew. Robert Allen pleaded guilty to one count of cMId abuse in lhe first degree to Ionia County Circuit Court Sept 11. A sentencing dale has not yet been net. but Allen now could face 15 yean to prison. Allen wm arrested July 11 for shaking Ms 5-month-old nephew. The baby's bralu was bounced against his skull in the shaking, leaving the child in a vegetative state. Det Michael Mtrey of the Michigan State Police. Ionia post, said the baby is in tbe same physical state as he was the day of lhe shaking. ’ll is not good He is still in a vegetative state." said Morey. "He is unable to see or hear." Morey said he was lold by docton al Mary Free Bed Hospital In Grand Rapids, where lhe baby is under care, the boy was disconnected from life support but has continued lo live on his own. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-09-28.pdf 3370c1b4c9503288a5685ac4e0399ac9 PDF Text Text HftSTlWRr. FU7-’.C LIPRAaV 12! S CHL'nCHSl HWKS <*■ IS’3 State legislator to visit 1st Friday Waste export plan moves along SeePage 3 See Page 2 Saxon eagers win tight one See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 I Hastings ANNER THURSDAY, SEPT 28. 1995 VOLUME 141, NO. 32 News Briefs Schools to start upgrading soon by Jena Gallup SvtfWriUr With passage of a $21.9 million bond issue Monday, official* al the Hasting* Area School System already are moving on plans io upgrade *0 of the system's building*. A new elementary building also will be coostrocted as a result of the 1.951 to 1.930 vote io approve the bond request However, an accompanying request for .052 mill to operate a new elementary wa* defeated 1.885 Senator Lavin to visit Hastings U.S. Senator Carl Levin wHI a Thomas Jeflerwn to 1330. “We're very pleased and excited about the bond it*ue,“ said Al Frandk. director of oper­ ational service* of Hastings Area School Sys­ 3 blood drives George “Buzz' Youngs receives a key to the dty and a proclamation honoring his 80lh birthday OctB from Mayor Mary Lou Gray. blood drive* next month. 'Buzz’ Youngs Day is Oct. 6 Friday. Oct 6. will be George ’Buzz* Young* Day In Hatting*, which alio will be Another drive wtB be from I to 7 p.m. Monday. Oct 23. ■ the St. Antbnae bi* 80th birthday Young*, who was editor at the Banner from 1946 to 1980. It newt and sports director for WBCH Hallo. He it a member of the CMv uf Hastings Board of Review *.«! be tponwi: M annual tebounhip award for the top senior scholar-athkie* at Hatting* High School. He Was » volunteer firefighter and was famoot for riding along on the truck when it wat going to a fire. Mayor Mary Lou Gray read a proclamation honoring Youngs al Monday night's City alro .ill he 60 Council meeting. The proclamation said Youngs bat made significant contributions to bit family, church and the Hastings community since hit arrival after serving in Ibe Navy during World Warn. In summation.-L.. priSSturion said, local officials Join Hastings area citizens in wishing Buzz a happy 80m birthday and also to recognize, comer rod' and congratulate Bust for his well ret igntzed. highly valued and greatly appreciates ,-ntributions to fam­ ily. students. sports enr.iutiatts and to his umurxinity' tem. "Well meet with the architects and coo■troction managers to discuss the project as a whole.'he added. “The architect will draw up blueprints and specifications, then we'll let Nd* and so on. As the process goes on. when we gel one project underway, well move right on to another. “This will be a continuous project. Uitimately. there will be several projects going on at the same time. We already have some sketches and talked about what we want, now we will get down to speafica.' he said. The planned rseovatioua and addition* will relieve the overcrowding In -he system. Architect for the project* is Mark CetinAtrfce, from Van Wienen Professional Group, and the Christman Company is the construction management company that will be working with school official* The first construction that the public will see will be renovation* and additions to the Middle School and Central Elementary. At Ibe Hasting* Middle School, some of the improvements will be a new library, 12 new classrooms, more computer labs and a new multi-purpose room, more room for spe­ cial education services and Ibe addition of 47 parking spaces, more bathroom* and an im­ proved climate control system. Centra, Elementary is looking forward Io its own multi-purpose lunch room and physi­ cal education area. More room of specialfeed instruction for science, music and art and more space for special education also is planned. The building win be made handi­ Al Southeastern Elementary, areas for sci­ ence, music and art. expansion of the all-pur­ pose room and library, more room for special­ ized inatruction and more roo m for special cd ucatioo services are in the plans. Northeastern Elementary will got more space for leaching in science, music and art. more room for special education service*. an expanded library, and an enlarged the su­ perpose room. Pleasantview wlU have two new claseroom*, paving of the driveway and play­ ground. new windows, and a new roof and boiler. The high school will undergo renovation of the mechanical and electrical ayatems. and have better temperature control for class­ room*. More ackooe technology and comparer edu­ cation are al*o in the plans for all of the anadents tai Hastings school*. Historic district issue to face voters eligible to contribute. by David T. Young Editor The Prairieville Township Ftanlag IS. at the eat had. 10113 Norris Oct PRICE 25' Road The issue of establishing a historic district will go before voters in the Hastings city election Nov. 7. The Hastings City Council Monday night voted 8-1 to place the issue on the ballot af­ ter receiving petitions containing 623 signa­ ture*. nine more than the minimum neces- "H- Because the minimum requirement wu met, council bad the option Monday of adopting the proposed Mapre Ridge Historic District ordinance II rejected on July 24. put it on the Nov. 7 ballot or wait 30 days be­ fore setting a date to put it on a special elec­ tion ballot. Councilwoman Evelyn Brower cast the lone “no'vore. The petition drive was started by Lisa Iberlc in laie August, about a month after council voted 7-2 to reject the proposed ordi­ nance to create ibe district. A special com­ mittee. led by Peg Peurach. bad done re­ search for more than two years on estsbllshing a district and putting together an ordi­ nance. Two public hearings were held, al which time the pros and cons of the Ides were weighed. The bearing last Msy drew many more negative than positive responses. perhaps a factor in council's decision to reject the ordi­ nance. But Ibcrle led the effort to collect petition signatures to either have council's decision overturned or to have the issue go before voters in a referendum. It was determined that the minimum number of signatures re­ quired would be 614 registered voters within the dty limits. Before Monday night's vote to place the issue on ibe ballot. Councilman Harold Hawkins asked why voters in the first and second ward* of the city should have a say in the issue while It apparently affected only residents who live in the third and fourth ward* Mayor Mary Lou Gray said, “But It could See HISTORIC, continued page 2 KCC plans unveiled present development pattern*, tread*. be dropped off at the Hall or they may be nbeiser al 11933 Plainwell. 49080. Doster Road. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 ^e^nty' UNITED WAY! I'eno I nTs been donate^ cm , TOM I SWWK by Ebln* GBbert Assuror Editor Kellogg Community College has unveiled future site plans for a local campus and possibilities for other community use on Ibe 95-acre farm it has an option to purchase in Rutland Township KCCs presentation was made to the pub­ lic during a special meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night. Architectural drawings focused on how KCC could use. develop and expand on the property if a community college campus be­ comes a reality. Future buildings, parking areas nd roads are placed to flow with the topography of the land which would be left in a natural stale as much as possible and have an existing pond ss a focal point. KCC president Dr. Paul R Ohm said he would like to have KCC educating students al the Hastings campus by next fall. He said the site plan was developed to de­ termine the best use of the property. KCCs Board of Trustees already has approved the site design concept. Financing and other details still have to be worked out and the Barty County Board of Commissioners will be considering whether it is wilting to issue bonds in the neighborhood of $2.5 to $3 million io finance the project If that happens. KCC would pay back the bond issue to the county. Ohm said. “We arc wide open to the use of this site by other organizations that this county would tike to have." Ohm said. KCC would lease sections of the property io approved organizations because the property is larger than KCC needs. About 100.000 square feel of lhe land would be used by KCC. Ohm said The Barry County Resource Network, which has a goal to bouse ares human ser­ vices agencies under one roof in a Commu­ nity Resource Center, is Interested In the possibility of building a structure on KCCs Hastings property if ibe local campus be­ comes s reality. Ohm said. KCC has an option to purchase lhe 95acre spread from the heirs of the Biddle fam­ ily. The land is bordered on lhe north by Heath Road, south by Gun Lake Road, on ibe northeast corner by M-37 and on the west by a seaion line dial separates the township's seaions 14 and 15. The aerial configuration of the property has been described as essentially a rectangu­ lar shape of land with a triangle hooked to one side. “h (the KCC satellite campus) will fit nght in with lhe nature that's there. It is a beautiful site. We don't plan on leveling It.' said architea James Bauer of the firm of Tower. Pinkster and Titus in Bank Creek. In addition to its main campus in Bank Creek. KCC has an educational center in Coldwater. Ohm told the audience that his presenta­ tion this week would focus on potential and not discussion about bow to pay for the Hastings project or work out details. The design phase by architea Bauer would have to begin Immediately to keep a time­ line with an opening by next fall. Ohm said. The project would have to be ready to seek bids by Jan. 1 and award bids in February to Mart construction in March or early April. The board's financial consultant, attorney James While, did say that in order to keep KCCs timeline, the bonding would have to See KCC, continued on page 3 This is a close-up view o( the site plan proposing the possibility ci KCC sharing its local canpus with the proposed Barry County Resource Network center. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 28, 1995 Animal shelter is structurally sound; fenced-in cages aren’t by Elaine GUbert Assistant Editor When is a structure structurally sound? Right now is the answer, if you're talking about lhe Bany County Animal Shelter. It s all in the way you interpret inspection reports from the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Animal Industry Division. County Board Chairman James Bailey tokl the board this week that Department of A gnculture inspector James Laxton said previous inspection reports that indicated the shelter News Briefs Delton will have Homecoming parade The Delton Kellogg High School. Homecoming parade will be at 6 p.m. Friday along M-43 There also will be a pig roast from 4 to 7:30 p.m. in lhe school's dining The football game kickoff will he at 7:30. Solid waste panel to meet The Barry County Sold Waste Plann­ ing Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 4. in the commission chamber of the Barry County Cour­ thouse in Hastings. Lake O council position filled The Lake Odessa Village Council has appointed Terry Slade to a seat vacated recently by the designation of Allen Swift. Slade, former instructional aide at the Direct Instructional System of Teaching Arithmetic and Reading, has been in­ volved with the Lake Odessa Arts Com­ mission. current’) as president, was ac­ tive with fund-raising on behalf of Chris McIntosh, at Lakewood High School ' teen who died of cancer. She and her husband. Bill, also are members of the Log Cabin Society of Michigan. Swift resigned from the Lake Odessa Council without giving a reason. In another announcement. Teresa Struve has resigned as village clerk. Her husband. Mile, recently resigned as Lake Odessa's police chief to take a job with the Wyoming (Mich.) police force. Right to Life plans Life Chain Barry County Right to Life will join the "Life Chain" observance across the U.S. and Canada at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 1. The local observance, which focuses on prayer to end abortions, will be near the corner of State Street and Broadway. The First Baptist Church. 309 E. Woodlawn, will offer a luncheon from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Participants will be asked to "Life Chain” signs, which will be handed out on the south of the CarQuest parking lot. Barry County Right to Life President Joanna Haddix said participants are urg­ ed to pray much of the time during the ceremony and not to socialize or dwell on motorists’ responses Call 948-4033 or 948 8004 for more information Bowens Mills to have house tours Tours of the 1870 Bowen House and the 1840s Plank House will be featured at this weekend's installment of the "It's Cider Time” festivals at Bowens Mills. The activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The 10-room Bowen House, the only home the family built, was a showplace in the area when it was constructed in the 1860s. It has been restored. Owners Carieen and Owen Sabin will • guide visitors on that tour The Plank House, also restored, looks almost like a log cabin. It was donated by Clark Springer, whose father was the last to own the mill Deborah Lemmer will have a petting zoo on the mill's grounds and Thornap­ ple Heritage Association members will have (heir annual apple butter making bee on Saturday. Live music will be provided by Bar­ bara Follis and Tammy Richardson Saturday and Mary Taylor and Terry Pennepacker Sunday. The "It's Cider Time" festival series continues each weekend at Bowens Mills until Oct. 28. During the following weekend, there will by a Mountain Men living history encampment, co-sponsored by the Fork River Free Trappers The cost for admission is S3 for adults. SI for children. For more information, call 795-7530. building was structurally unsound "had noth­ ing to do with the concrete floor, the brick walls or the roof." Bailey said Laxton told him that unsatis­ factory designations given to "intenor walls" on past inspection reports of the shelter refer to the fenced-in wire cage, not the building itself. Bailey said there has been a misconception for a long lime that the shelter building is structurally unsound. The designation of "unsatisfactory" for in- Explorer Post being explored Young people ages 14 to 20 interested in emergency services, medical or police careers arc invited to join an Explorer Post at the Delton EMS. 201 E. Orchard St. (ambulance quarters) for an organizational meeting at 7 p.m. Mon­ day. Oct. 2. For more information, call (616) 623-3100. ‘Evening at Pops' set at Lakewood The Lakewood Area Choral Society and Les Jazz will present "An Evening at the Pops" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lakewood High School auditorium. The concert will feature the 80-pl us member choral society, under the direc­ tion of Robert C. Oster, singing popular selections spanning several generations. There also will be musical selections from the big band era. played by Les Jazz, under the direction of Joseph LaJoye. Also on the program will be special presentations from soloists and a barber­ shop group. General admission tickets are $5 each and are available at the door, but seating is limited. For more information, call Nancy Hickey at 374-7650 Women to hear top 10 fears Author Carol Kent will talk about ways to tame the top 10 fears facing women in special evening Tuesday. Oct. IT; al she ■ Middle Villa, sponsored by the Barry County Women’s Festival Council. Kentg is perhaps best known for her books with a Christian perspective, but she says she brings a seme of humor to finding every solutions to fears. Her first book. "Speak up with Con­ fidence." now is in its seventh printing and she gives seminars on the subject around the country. Kent often is featured on "Focus on the Family" radio programs. Seating for the special evening is limited and pre-registration is required. Cost is $15 per person For more information, call 948-4862. This is a sketch of what the proposed Barry County Animal Control building will look like when the pole building is constructed terior walls in inspection reports, dating back al least to mid-1990, is listed under the beading of "facilities structurally adequate," which has caused more than one critic over the years to interpret the rating as struc­ turally inadequate walls. Bailey said the cage will be replaced in the board's plan to improve the shelter A sketch of the board's plan to build a pole building over the existing shelter build­ ing was distributed by the board's Property Committee Chairwoman Linda Watson to commissioners at Tuesday's meeting. The plan calls for the construction of a The Ebersole Environmental Educa­ tion and Conference Center will have an open house from noon to 5 p.m. Satur­ day. Oct. 14. The center is located between Gun Lake and Wayland and features more than a mile of boardwalk nature trails, wetlands areas, a private lake and a climax hardwood forest. Admisricn is free and activities will include gux*_d and unguided trail hikes, catch and release fishing (bring your own bait), canoeing, archery, hay rides, children's games and cider pressing facility tours. A chili dinner also will be offered dur­ ing the open house. Tickets are S4 for adults and $3 foir children 12 and under. Proceeds win go toward providing camp scholarships. For more information, call 792-6294 or (517) 325-6348. Free depression screening offered Pine Rest Christian Mental Hospital wUl provide free, confidential depres­ sion screening Thursday. Oct 5. for the Hastings and Middleville areas. The screening in Hastings will be from 9 a.m. 1 to p.m. at the Pine Rest clinic at the Courts & Law Building. 220 W. Court St. For more information, call 945-*200 or 1-800-678-1279. The screening in the Middleville area will be from II a.m. to I p.m. at the Cherry Valley Clinic. Caledonia Chris­ tian Reformed Church, comer of M-37 and 100th Street For more information, call 891-8770 or 1-800-678-1279 At both sites, participants can take a written self-test for depression, receive educational material and talk with a men­ tal health professional. No appointment is necessary . Pine Rest also will sponsor a free lec­ ture on depression from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Godwin High School on 35lh Street in Grand Rapids. Psychiatrist Alex Masterson will talk about depression and answer questions from the audience • shelter properly off Apple Street. Watson'' said. The DNR requires it to be at level ' The city requires it Io be a foot above level-., There would be one chance in 100 yean... for the area Io flood.' according to the stale.'.; Bailey said. ,, The Thornapple River has risen pretty.,; high in the 1980s but no one recalls the ' shelter being affected by flooding, Watson.; said. That doesn't mean we don't have io deal., with it," Bailey said. Some people worry ., that the animals will be wading in waler for,several days, nut that 's not the case, be said. State Rep. Wetters to visit 1st Friday Sutt Rep. Htzvard Wexicn wiU be guest speaker ■ die First Friday forum Oct 6 al die Thomas Jefferson Hail In Hastings Welters, a Democrat who represents the 97th District, which includes ibe Bay City area, will talk about some of the key issues In the Stale LeJMxture, He Is expected » put a different spin on things dial were talked about Ugt month by Republican Stale Rep Ciyde Urttrie ofJacksen. tanwato Saving la IiMIi’iiixH....... in dm Michi­ gan Home. Wet*, Is on die Agriculture and Forestry. Tax Policy and Conservation. En­ vironment and Great Lakes committees. He baa an extensive background In agricul­ ture. He owned and operated a 400-acre cash crop farm and bulk milk hauling business for 13 yean and was Bay County Extension Agricultural Agent from 1983 to 1987 He also worked in the office of Gov. James Blanchard from 1988 to 1990 as an agriculture and natural resources advisor. He was responsible for policy development and analysis, and program development and Impiementation. Wetter, also a committee aide to lhe Michigan House Agriculture and Forestry Committee and was president and owner of Conservancy Consultants Inc., a consulting business that works with agricultural and natural resources groups to develop educa­ tional materials, organize educational pro­ grams and review and critique state and fed­ eral policy issues. The -Lunch and Learn" series, sponsored by lhe Barry County Democratic Commit­ tee, is held al noon oa the first Friday of each month. Those attending may bring their own lunches or they may purchase light fare at the halt Coffee and tea will be provided by the Democrats. Lakewood voters reject bond request by Sharon B. Milter Ebersole to have open house Oct. 14 52- by 55-foot pole building over lhe ex­ isting 37- by 39-foot facility and imple­ menting a five- and 10-year expansion and interior improvement plan. The new structure also will have a new name: Barry County Animal Control. "This is basically a new building (the pole structure)." Commissioner Watson told the board earlier this month. "This is not a Band-Aid over an existing building... It is a building with new walls, new ceilings, new flooring." The ramp going up to the new structure is "due to lhe flood plain situation" on the ■J' •ir -*s Staff Writer Lakewood residents voted 2,268 to 2,086 Saturday, Sept 23, against the seventh con­ secutive proposal for construction of a new high school and additions and repairs to the various elementary schools and the junior high building. The issue passed by slim margins in Lake Odessa and Woodland but was defeated in Clarksville and Sunfield. Clarksville voters said "no" by a 412 to 299 count and in Sun­ field it was 529-456. Voters in Lake Odessa and Woodland approved it 725-722 and 606­ 605. respectively. School officials had asked for the Saturday vole, a non-working day for many residents, in an effort to assure that more of the community would be able to voice their opinions on the 8.37-mill pro­ posal. School officials acknowledged the greater involvement of the community in this, the seventh bond issue campaign. whether resi­ dents were for or against it, but also expressed regret at the actions of a few. Noticeable was the destruction of signs by both sides and perhaps more frightening was the number of threats businesses in several areas received for their vocal support of the bond issue. When asked his reaction to the defeat. Su­ perintendent Steven Secor said, "The outcome of this election is somewhat a surprise, given lhe amount of positive feedback and support we received regarding the proposal. "A number of issues not central to what was being voted on always seem to crop up. In addition, manipulation of data by a few may have had some impact on the final re­ sults. It is not only disappointing, but also discouraging to look at the stale of what we currently have in terms of facilities and con­ temn'-to the fact that it will be that much ktiger before our problems are resolved. "There aren't any solutions or dollars com­ ing irom Lansing or elsewhere. The resolu­ tion must come from within the Lakewood district," Secor said. "We have just about HISTORIC, continued from page 1 (also affect people in the first two wards). This impacts the entire community." City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes said, "It cohkl have monetary implications on citir_ns outside the proposed district." Brower, who cast the only dissenting vote, asked, "What about people who have asked to be excluded (from the district)?" She later added, in explaining the reason for her vote. "I think that if you want to be left out. you should be allowed that privi­ lege." Indeed, the wording on the petitions asks for a vote on a historic district that takes tn 43 blocks, which includes most of Green Street and nearby areas. The proposed district that will be voted on is the one the commit­ tee originally suggested. The Hastings Plan­ ning Commission since then had recom­ mended that Pennock and Fish Hatchery Park be left out. If council would have decided to wait an­ other 30 days to make a decision, it could have placed the question on the ballot in March during the presidential primary. How­ ever, it was pointed out by City Clerk Sharon Vickery that the city would have to spend between $2300 and $4,000. the same it would for any special election. Councilman Joe Blearn said, "I don't think there's enough time for citizens to get enough information." But Fekkes said the proposed ordinance has been on file for public inspection for a long time and "It would appear that citizens have had ample time to research" with all the publicity over the past two years and two public hearings. One member of lhe audience, Mike Lyons, who has been a vocal opponent, challenged the council's decision to put the issue before voters. He demanded that the city attorney give a prompt written response to his question. "Does the city charter provide the authority to present to the public vote an ordinance that on its face is unconstitutional?" Lyons charged that council was "acting in an unlawful, unconstitutional conspiracy." Fekkes said she was prepared to answer his question, but said she serves at the pleasure of the council and would do whatever it asked of her. She was directed by council to make a written response at the next meeting. The city also received a letter from attor­ ney Mark D. Osterman, on behalf of another historic district opponent, who said that "ac­ tion may be necessary in the future and could cost the City of Hastings substantial sums of money in defense of this proposition." Osterman added. "It is one thing for the owners io come in and petition for their use as a histone district or to reate a histone dis­ trict. It is quite another to be forced into that position by a third party with no regard at all for those land owners.” reached lhe saturation point in terms of rood and may have to resort to the utilization of mote portable classrooms. While tins is cestMinly unpleasant for all of us to comprehend; it is more disconcerting to the 2,830 thM must continue to be educated in sub-slandani facilities. Even those who oppose this bond issue still admitted something must be done, j "The question now is what and when? Out problems certainly will not go away." w Board of Education President Letter Formap said prior to the election that be was hoping for at least 4.500 of the 8,300 registered vot­ er! to go to the polls to decide the issue. A total of 4J54 came out io voice their opinioq on the subject of new facilities and improve­ ments for Lakewood. "That will give us a sampling of the publi< wishes," said Forman. "The public is tW boss. This is an issue thing. Whatever thtjy decide, it should be decided by a vote of t£ people." He also said that prior to this bond issue. 3,180 voters was the largest number that had gone to the polls in the past to voice thcG opinions. The school board asked for $31,850,00 (bt the construction of a high school and renovi* lions or additions to each of the elementary schools located in the four Lakewood com­ munities and the Lakewood junior high build­ ing located in Woodland which would have become the Woodland Elementary school H the current high school was to be remodeled for junior high students. "With the defeat of lhe bond issue. I just hope and pray that the community win job together," said Forman. CROP Walks raise more than *17,000 Two CROP Walk fund-raisers last Sunday afternoon in Barry County were hailed as big successes. The Hastings walk on behalf of the hungry raised more than $10,000 with more than 130 walkers, and the one in Delton collected more than $7,000 at the same time. Twenty-five percent of the money raised in Hastings will go to Love Inc. of Barry County, The 25 percent of the Delton walk's funds earmarked for local agencies will be split between Love and a local food pantry . *, �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 28, 1995 — Page 3 Wastewater treatment plant expansion costs rise by David T. Yoang Editor The coat of expansion for lhe wastewater treatment plant will be a little more than an­ ticipated, Hastings City Council members learned Monday night. The overall cost will be $3,052,000. up 43 percent from the original estimate of probable construction coats, according to City Manager Howard Penrod The dty manager said the reasons for the increase are significant design changes re­ quired by the Michigan Department of Natu­ ral Resources and changes the city is rec­ ommending to make the operation safer by eliminating use of gaseous chlorine for dis­ infection. Penrod noted the DNR Surface Water Quality Permits Division reviewed require­ ments for a design flow of two millions per day. The city now is licensed for just one million per day. Council Monday evening agreed to in­ crease lhe design fee of the engineers. Mc­ Namee, ftxier and Seely, from $81,000 to $125,000. bust construction engineering costs will be lhe same "They're not changing die hourly rate." Penrod said of the engineers. "It just more hours. They still have the lowest overall bid Councilman David J asperse said. "It's sur­ prising ’hat we went through this process and all of a sudden set this (new require­ ments)." Director of Public Service* Jeff Mansfield said. "There was no strong indication at nquire menu (earlier in the project). We had no Hnn Idea II was going to be required." In other business at Monday evening'! meeting, the council: • Decided io use a written form similar to that of Lapeer for evaluating the city man­ ager. Penrod has been on the Job for a year and council 1* Kt to evaluate his perfor­ mance In closed session at the Oct 23 meet­ ing. Each council member will receive a form, complete it and then send It to the dty J-Ad Graphics vice president elected to head national free papers organization and multi-ttate gathering*, until next September. He wax accompanied al lhe convention by his father, hi* wife. Naine. and children Benjamin and Katrina. The Reminder alto woo two first-place John Jecobs. vice president of J-Ad Graph­ ics in Hastings and publisher of the Com­ munity Ad-Visor In Marshall, has been elected president of the Independent Free Pa­ pers of America national publishers assoctatioo. Jacobs, who has been a member of the ffPA since 19«0 and a board member for lhe past four years, wat elected at the associa­ tion's 13th annual convention Sept. 14-16 in St. Loda. Mo. He had served as vice presi­ dent since September 1994. His father. Melvin, president of J-Ad award* at excellence and one aecond-place booa in St. Louis The local publication captured first* In Ad Promo. Special Section. Diviston One. for the Maple Syntp Festival (cover photo by Elaine Gilbert), and In Ad Serie*. Category Three, fa Hastings Saving* and Loen. "He's Here." The second-place award was for Ad Promo, Sequential. Special Section. Division One. Category Ten. fa "Be Aware of Severe Weather" (cover photo by Jean Gallup). The UTA is a national organization of in­ dependent community newspaper publishers Ckspbica. also received a special plaque hon­ oring his 50 years of contributions to the free paper industry and tor continuous service to lhe community as publisher at the Re­ minder. John Jacob*, in tn* address Sept. 15 al the IFFA banquet, urged members to renew their gntu-W*"" IO sharing of knowledge in a time if great challenge* for the publication busiaBs*. "Raw materials and supplies are never more costly... dedicated and talented people never so difficult to locale and maintain.- he said. "This Is a time to bond together... share the experience that has proven success­ ful for the future of the free paper Industry." He directed the board Io a new national program of 1FPA awarenesa and a program of education designed to help local merchant* John Jacobo Vice President of J-Ad Graphics create more effective advertising in a free community pnper. Jacoba will serve as president of the UTA organization, representing it at various state KCC, plans unveiled, continued from page 1 ga approved by the county board at its first meeUns in November. He said that date is accessary because lhe County’s Building 'Authority! process calls for a "right of tftsi nrb — ' That means that if the county board agrees to a bond sale, citizens io the qpuoty have a 45 day period when they can circulate petitions to put lhe issue on the Ballot. If the petitions have 10 percent of •e registered county voters' signatures. Sorer* would then decide at an election whether to allow the county board to sell bonds for the KCC project Surveys of local citizens that were con­ ducted several yean ago were "overwhelm­ ingly positive" towards the idea of having a community college campus in the county, Ohm said. KCC plans to start its local campus with ene general purpose building, "an academic building with some soft lech," wim general cfassrooms, a multi-purpose science lab. Congener labs and office*, he said. :• "It will not be a vocational technical building. However, if this county wants to do that there is room on this plot of land or we can do what we talked aba* doing - ren­ ovating and using the facilities al Delton Kellogg and Hastings high schools," Ohm said. Those options and needs are being ex­ plored to reduce capital costa that might tier be able to be recovered. KCC cirrently has about 750-800 Barry County students. To meet expenses for the local proposed campus about 1300 students per year would need to be enrolled at the Hastings location. Ohm said It might take five or six years to reach dial level of en­ rollment here Students who attend the Hastings-based KCC unit also would have to pay the out of-district tuition rate, which I* S7130 per credit hour at 'be present time. It was pointed out that Barry Countv students who cisrendy attend the Batlie Creek campus pay that same rate already. Buildlugs on the site would be built to take advantage of a view of the pood with an entrance to the property off Gun Lake Road and parking in front of the building so that the view isn't disturbed. Il was noted that the elevation falls 100 tea from KCC site to the pond on the property. A Gun Lake Road entrancefexlt was se­ lected because it will be "less trouble with the earth" and elevation and provide better access. Ohm said. If the property undergoes further development, a aervice road would curve along the perimeter of lhe property to enhance the pond setting and another entrancelexlt could be added on Heath Road If more than one building is eventually constructed, the structures would be con­ nected. Potential plans also include lhe pos­ sibility of a food service center and day care center that could be located between KCC and the proposed Barry Comnxmlty Re­ source Center for easy use by both facilities. Architecture on lhe site will follow a cen­ tral theme. Ohm said Ohm urged commissioners to begin thinking about lhe project in terms of Its potential for countywide development as well as a community college because of the areas reserved on the property fa future development. He has beard ideas fa a museum a Y-center as possibilities. "We're ready to go ahead and we’re willing io take the risk to spend our money on the design phase.. The business plan (with cost estimates for the facility) will be available in about six weeks." he said. The owner of the land doe* have a condi­ tion on the sale of the property. Ohm ex­ plained. The owner does not wish it to be used fa commercial purposes, be said, such as houses, gas stations, restaurants, etc. Coontv Board Chairman Jim Bailey said that provide free total market coverage publicatlon*. Now in it* 15th year, with a rapidly-growing membership acrou the United State* and Canada. & ha* semi-annual conference* each March and September to provide the latest in industry technology and sale* and marketing itrategie* fa Ita mem­ ber*. The IFPA Classi fled Ad Nel wok also offer* readership of more than 4 mUlion in circulation to national advertisers every week. be would like to aee lhe reatriction* of prop­ erty use clearly defined rather than Juat hav­ ing a general definition that would permit educational uses only. Specific daflmtkxu would help lhe county kafiw rare about its risks, he said later. Ohm said be would be dianmlng the mat­ ter further with the property owner. Infrastructure coat*, which are expected io coat million* for the total development of the property, would have to be divided among the tenants "We really want this project." said Don Drummond, who said be was speaking on behalf of Barry County Futuring Commitlee member* who couldn't attend. "We think this la vital. It is na fluff. It ia not icing on the cake. Thia ia a necessity to the future of Barry County. I hope you look at it that way." "Very seldom in your lifetime do you have an opportunity to do something aa rignificant aa this," Drummond said. "...Barry County need* this If you're looking to the future, and that's what we've been doing for year* la looking to the future. "Our vision statement says, 'Preserving the past while planning fa a beautiful fu­ ture.' And one of the objectives under that vision statement Is to continuously Improve human services and the quality of life in Barry County...you just cant get better without education," Drummond said. The Futuring Committee has spearheaded the Idea fa a local community college. Pria to that, one of the first proponents was Joon reusenicKJ 01 nisnngs. Aller Tuesday night's session, five of six commissioners interviewed expressed favaable comments while a few shared some concerns, too. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said. "They've done an excellent job on the rile plan W hen I 11 ved tn southern llltnois. lhe y brought one (community college) in and 1 saw nothing but positive growth .I would clerk by Oct. 9. Mansfield noted that Penrod also has asked for evaluation by city staff members * Agreed to hire David Hooper on a con­ tract basis fa $335 per week fa cleaning services at City hall and grounds He re­ places Jerry and Judy Finney, who had per­ formed custodial duties since January, but Jerry recently suffered an injury to his back and will be unable to continue. Council voted io accept lhe Finney’s later with regrets and Penrod reported that he was very Impressed with the couple's work. Hooper, a retired Steelcase employee, will begin work Monday. ■ Awarded a contract fa the city’s facil- KCC, continued... fund all this money through bonds, bow do we know we re na going to ga stuck with It five year* when the lease is up. And what are we gang to do with it then? If I had to vote fa it now. It would never hap­ pen...Why they're asking us about it, I don't know. If they can do It (finance the projea) themselves, why do they need us? And if they're going io do it anyway, well then they can do it," Burd said. Commissioner Emmet Herrington said he's been interested in a community college here for many yean. He was on a commitlee in lhe 1950* to help KCC get started In Bat­ tle Creek. With growth crowding Barry County in every direction. Herrington said he supports a KCC campus here ' 100 percent." They have the virion to see tomorrow and that's inportanl’ They are going <o fill that place (95 acres) up." he said Tm impressed with the rite plan." said Commissioner Sandy James. Tm excited about lhe idea. I'd like io leant mac about what kind of classes would be available...! really want the people to understand that lhe tuition will have to be non-resident. I don't want them to come back later and say no one told us that.'" "I think its a beautiful concept and I like the way they've kept the natural look to H." Commissioner Linda Watson said. Tm just concerned on how It's all gang to come to­ gether with the funding." Plan your ’last of the season'garage Srfe.TeH your plans ... to the community with an ad in the Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554 ily/property master plan to MC Smith As­ sociates and set a workshop on the plan for 7 p.m. Monday. Oct. 16, at council chambers Council members will discuss ideas on pre­ sent and future facilities to meet the needs of the next 25 years, Penrod said. • Approved the annua! Hastings High School Homecoming parade for 6:30 p.m. Friday. Sept. 29. in Hastings. • Decided to take a tour of U»e city-county airport facility at 6:15 p.m. Monday. Oct. 9. at the invitation of the Airport Authority. County says yes again to BFI solid waste proposal by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Now it's up to the 21 municipalities in Barry County and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to decide If BrowningFerris Industries (BFI) should be allowed to take up io all a the county’s soUd wane out of the county. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning voted 6-2 to approve the amendment that BFI wants attached to the county's Said Waste Management Plan. Commissioners Emmet Herrington and Robert Wenger vaed against the amend­ ment. Sixty-seven percent of the county's mu­ nicipalities have to approve the amendment in order fa it Io proceed Io the DNR. The County Board several months ago voted 5-3 to allow the proposal from Texas-based BFI io be sent to the municipalities, but then it was seat back to the County Solid Waste Planning Committee for comment and then tabled by the County Board. The current county plan doe* na permit solid waste to be exported except in an emergency drcumstance and then only to Kent County. The county's Said Waste Pluming Committee May 19 voted to recommend to the County Board that the proposed BFI amendment be rejected. Wenger, who has served on the Corxxyi said Waste Commitlee fa • few year*, ba* been adamantly opposed to taking any action on the BFI proposal because be said it might open the doa fa City Management, owner of Hastings Sanitary Service, tn sue lhe county. The County Board recently rejected a Chy Management proposal that would have al­ lowed the firm to bring In waste from 12 surrounding counties. The county Is currently waking on a host agreement with City Management that would allow that firm to bring in more tons per day of solid waste, specify born cf op­ eration and give a royalty to the county. ‘Theft’ of memorial a monumental mystery by K»re. Mauck SlaffWriter The l.OOO-pound granite Vietnam War Memorial in front of the Barry County Court House wu reported stolen from Its spa In downtown Hastings Tuesday, but it wu later discovered that the stone wu ga­ ting a tee lift. Joyce Weinbredit of the American Legion and the county veterans' mist office said van­ dalism wu the first thing considered when the monument wu discovered missing from ia rise on courthouse grand*. The Hasting* City Police wu called to investigate, but there were no suspect*. The memorial stone was discovered shortly thereafter. however. Wcinbrecbt re­ membered dial Ken Miller of the Kiwanis had mentioned about two months ago lhe need fa a Korean Wu memorial. She called Patten's Michigan Monument Co. in HauIngs and found the stone had been picked up by them the Friday before. Hutings City Police Officer Clifford Morse said no one remembered Patten's tak­ ing the monument because no one thought It out of the ordinary. "It's what they do." Morse said. "Ken called me: he didn't know he had io tell anyone. It would have been nice if he told us," Weinbredit said. She said the monument became county property u soon as it wu placed on the court house lawn. The monument will soon be replaced on the courthouse lawn, with a memaial to veterans at the Korean War engraved into one side of the stone. expea the same (here)." Bailey said he thinks more local students will go tc college if the project Is located in the county. One concern, be said, is "you're looking at a big bonding...over 15 years. what if something happened (and KCC couldn't pay fa the projea)?." Overall. "It would be a tremendous asset for the community and I believe KCC would be a wonderful entity to bring in." Bailey said. "1 think Hastings is ready fa a college and I just think Il's greai." said County Board Vice Chairman Lew Newman. There's no doubt we wa.it it. But. we do want some restrictions changed a little bit so we aren't stuck, tn case the college can't Two hurt in accident Hastings City Police responded to a three vehicle accident at the intersection of State Road and Broadway in Hastings last Wednesday afternoon Jessie Williams, 83 of Hastings was north bound on Broadway in a Buick 4-door when she turned west into the path of a south bound Dodge Spirit driven by Henry Gillum. 59. of Nashville Wliams' car then spun into a pick up truck stopped at a sign on State Rrwf, driven by Marie Chanfcerlam of Hastings Williams and Gillum were taken to Pennock Hospital fa mina injuries. Chamberlain and Gillum's son. 4. were not Injured keep it going." he said. Commissioner Tim Burd said, "h s nice to make it (the rile plan) pretty. but I don't think it's a priority a that we have to call a special meeting just to show us where they are gang to put a building. I don't care." "The wbo'e idea is how is It going to be financed, how much it is going to cost and what kind at risk the county is gang to take? The biggest question is why If KCC can take the risk itself. why they want us to do it instead? I haven't got a real clear an­ swer on that." Burd said. "1 need some reassurance that If we do ...continued above Teens trapped in car Michigan State Police Trooper Bryan Fuller lies under an overturned car to talk with passengers trapped inside. The car rolled ova into a ditch Saturday, Sept 23 after running oft the roadway on M-37 near Brogan and striking a maifoox The driver, Gabriel McKelvey. 19. of Dekon was cited a hazardous driving. He and hs* passengers. Jason Haskin, 19, and Duane Krebs. 18, were treated and released from Pennock Hospital in Hastings �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 28, 1995 iFjjO Letters from our readers, ,, _-------------- £------------------------- ---- -----Let the people decide historic district issue To The Editor: I have followed the on going “debate” on the petition drive for the proposed historic distnct as expressed in letters printed in the editorial section of the Banner. 1 have been, to be honest with you. neutral about the whole issue, despite good-natured disagreement with my neighbor, who is adamantly opposed to the historic district, and despite my support of the district at a public hearing. My home would be included in the district. I think the distnct may have a slight benefit to my wife and me if it keeps the rental homes in my neighborhood that are owned by absentee Landlords from being “fixed up" with thoddv malenali oa lhe cheap. Thix n unlikely, but if anything would work Io prevent thia, we would welcome n. After reading the letter from E. S. Danielewicz and reading a quote from Mayor Gray'i speech at the dedication of lhe Democratic Hall in lhe Sept 21 iuue of the ftaaarr. I feel compelled to write. 1 have ugned the petition calling for the ixaue to be placed on the ballot for one very good reaaoa: Let the people decide! Nothing makes me angrier than when it is assumed that elected officials always know best. Politics can lead exemplary people to serve. It can also elevate people who pander to the emo­ tional heat at the moment or who have per tonal issues they wish to advance rather than icpreventing the will of the people. Thia is not tn imply that members of the Ci­ ty Council fall into any of these categories. Whai it does mean is that regardless of any talent, dedication, or lack thereof, the people are better judges of what is appropriate to im­ pose upon themselves than any of their represents 11 ves Would Daniclewicz have us passively ac­ cept any decision by the council jusl because they voted "no'*? I hope not. I hope Danielewicz would understand that the Coo- stifution gives ail citizens the right to petition their government, at all levels, when they feel aggrieved. In this case, the proponents of the distnct must convince their fellow citizens to sign a petition, as is their right, and then have an election, as is their right. If enough people agree to sign, then all taxpayers must help pay for putting it to a vote. This is a very minor com. among many costs, minor, major and even life-ending, that it takes to maintain freedom. After all. it may be Damcleuicz who leads lhe next petition drive, perhaps to repeal the historic district ordinance! Similarly. Mayor Gray does the public no favors when she uses a broad indictment to voice her disapproval of the proposed historic district ordinance: "1 want to commend you for taking on this effort voluntarily, not under the guise of an ordinance or rules and regulations.” referring to the Thomas Jefferson Hall and the historic district. As we all know, we are not. nor have we ever been in this society, free to do whatever we like. Rules and regulations have always been part of the price of living with other peo­ ple. The mayor may not like the idea of a historic district. She is free to campaign against it. She seems to be implying however, that rules, regulations and ordinances are bad in and of themselves as a way of discrediting the premise of the historic district. Once again, if rules are imposed upon the people by the people, they are not "bad." they are a choice. As an elected official of lhe city, the mayor knows that her property and my property and everyone rise's property is governed by many many rules. These rules are a burden just as paying for putting petition-driven ballot in­ itiatives before the people is a burden. Used correctly, however, they protect our health and safety, our property values, and the com- Get the facts straight on historic district 74 The Editor: I am writing this letter to let some facts straight on the historic district. There have been several misconceptions primed in recent letters to lhe editor. As one of the people who helped write the ordinance. I would like to Ngy. The Historic District Commission cannot expand the district at will. Any expansion or creation of a new district would require the same process that has taken us more than two yean. It would involve City Council appoin­ ting a new study committee, (the old one has been dissolved) two public hearings, and final approval by either the council approval or a citizen-led initiative. A historic district zone is no more segrega­ tion than any of the other 12 zoning classes in the city. People who own property in one zone follow different rules and restrictions than people who own property in the other zones, to the benefit of everyone's property values A historic district, just like other zoning laws. Idps protect our single largest investment. The majority of the property owners want the district. About 125 signed a petition say­ ing they wanted to be included. 40 property owners signed opponents' petitions saying they did not warn a district. These are on record at City Hall for anyone to look at. A few people claim they should not be in­ cluded because their house is "old but not historic.” and has lost all of its significant features. If these people are correct, they will be treated much the same as a nonconforming bouse. And no one can be made to take their houses back in time. Everyone in a historic district benefits most by encouraging people to do improvements to their homes, not discouraging them. Including these homes helps to preserve the ones with significant architecture and history. I wonder if the Striker house would have fallen into such a state of disrepair (when it was almost lost), if it were surrounded by "old” houses, instead of a gas station. Esther Walton Hastings Politically correct Bible is trash Tb lhe Editor: Our Father who art in heaven...I'm sure everyone who is anyone knows the Lord's prayer. Well, now we have a new politically correct Bible' What kind of hog wash is this? In this new "Bible.” the people who primed it would like you to believe God is not a father but a mother also. Not hardly! If God was both father and mother He would never have had to use the Blessed Virgin and her husband as parents for his Holy Son! Not the child, as this book would have you believe, but the Son of God. They would also like our children to only need us not obey us. What is wrong with society? I could go on and on about this ludicrous blasphemous book, but I don't have enough paper. It is time for the United States of America, one nation under God to wake up! Hastings BANNER to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Dazvtad PuMahad by...Hastings Banner, Im. A DMuon at J-Ad Graphca inc. IMKBnOw Ml 4005^0002 (010) 045-CSM MaMn Jscote Praawlant •Sa0*M Jecate Paauaw John Jeccba Vita Praaatort FrWa«Scc-Cvv •NEWSROOM* David TJfomgfEdfer) EteneGtoott (AMWVfdMx; Karan Mrjcr Barbara GaN JeanGaMup Cindy Smah Sharon MBer T.L SlenzrMbarton Mandy Hebei • advertising department • CU Haiti atta acnpW Monday trough FfUay 0 am to £30 . Sobadw 030 rat • Noon ScottOmmen Jerry Johnson Deruse Howel DsnBuergo Subscription Rates: $15 per year n Barry County $17 per year m adjoawig couthjos $20 00 per year oteewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PQBoxB Hasbngs. Mt 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) There are ways to teach our children how not to hate and what is morally acceptable use the real Bible, the one Matthew. Mark. Luke and John contributed to. The one God speaks the truth m. not this new trash. Americans are so worried that someone will say a wrong word to offend someone. What about offending your Heavenly Father? With all the trash and smut on T V. that our precious children watch, people should be revising the T.V. guide, not the word of God. If you wonder why there is so much violence in schools and anywhere else, take a look around. God has been taken out of socie­ ty piece by piece. Kristine Kelly Inmates’ relatives deserve better munity as a whole, even though we must as To The Editor: individuals pay a price in terms of our ab­ solute freedom to do what we want. It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that if we ill simultaneously seek to max­ imize our personal freedom without regard to lhe community as whole, that we could see our great land descend into something akin to Bosnia The proponents of the histone district believe the rules they want adopted will pro­ tect the community as a whole Opponents disagree. The mayor is not being fair to any of us. however, when she uses lhe rhetoric currently in vogue that implies that rules and regula­ tions promulgated and enforced by govern­ ment are "bad.” They will always be there. It is up to the people to decide which are worth adopting and which are not. Regardless of whether the historic distnct ordinance passes or fails it is important to remember that our government was founded on the premise that the people, with all our prejudices, anger, ignorance, self-centered and self-serving faults, will, when put to the test come up with the best solution for the ma­ jority of the people. This is an article of faith. Sometimes it is scary to rely on it w hen we are in favor of or against something and a vote of the people will determine what will happen The alternative, however, is to be ruled by someone or something, as is the case in so many parts of the world, as opposed to ruling ourselves. I thank God that I live in a country where any of us can legitimately challenge a "no” answer from government and where most citizens accept some curbs on their individual freedoms for the good of all. Coming into Hastings from several direc­ tions you can see signs: "Hastings, one of the best 100 small towns in Michigan.” Evidently the folks who made this selection didn't take time to check out the Barry County Jail. Or else, they, being VIPs, were treated very differently than we who go to visit an in­ mate there on a Tuesday. If you want to be made to feel like din. trash or scum, just try going there some Tues­ day to visit. There are two officers, one male and one famale who do treat you very nice and try to make a not so pleasant task a little more pleasant. I wish I knew their names so 1 could give them credit ;n this letter. The rest make you feel because you have a friend or a relative behind bars, like you are very low class. One eicning. about 6’clock, I took an arti­ cle to <re of the inmates. I had checked early tn the day if it was permissable to bring it. They told me ft was all right. I think it was the only thing that a person is allowed to bnngjft. You aren't even allowed to take in a pair of under shorts. They have to be purchased at the "store” n the jail for $3 a pair. When I took this article in this certain even­ ing. I waned at the window for nearly 15 minutes. One officer was on the phone. OK. But two others came into the office, looked at me and proceeded to make a cup of coffee and visit. Perhaps they were not allowed to help Jason K. Cherry Hastings Don’t underestimate Delton people To The Editor: I am writing to express the great pride I felt last weekend to be a member of the Delton community. Two wonderful events took place, both of which demonstrated a wonderful spirit of commitment and ormcem. The construction of the elementary play ground and the CROP Walk took place this same weekend. As a teacher in the school system and co­ chair of the CROP»Walk. I was concerned that there wouldn't be enough people to support both events. 1 wondered if one would suffer because of the other. As the construction of the playground took place, J was thrilled io see the great turnout of workers. It was wonderful to see everyone, including senior ritirens, parents, teens, teachers, bus drivers, etc., all working side by side. was a great sense of belonging and of sharing a vision that we want the best for our children. More than a playground, what we have is a standing testimony of community spirit alive in Delton A definite success story! However, watching all this happen, I was very concerned about the turnout for the CROP Walk. Would there be anybody left with enough energy to participate? (Oh ye of little faith!) We surpassed our goal and had a wonderful turnout. Many people who worked on the playground were also there st the CROP Walk, along with many new faces. Thank you Delton — I’ll never doubt you again. Dee Cook Delton CORRECTION: A story in last week's Banner incorrectly reported the number of abortions performed in one year. The 135,000 are done annually in the nation, not just Michigan. mt. but they could have at least said "ao^ meone will be here to help you in just a minute.” When the officer got ol f the phone he came, to the window and said, "Yeah?” 1 don't know what happened to the phrase. "May I help you." I proceeded to tell my mission, he never, made a reply, just walked to the inside doorj opened it. reached out for the article, shut th^ door - that was it. I felt like I needed to go to the Emergency, Room at Pennock and have my heart bandag-, ed. it hurt that bad. Why can't people be treated with a little respect in a place such as this? Perhaps they've never been on "the other side of the door." I'm glad, and I hope they never have, to be. but perhaps if they were given a dose of, their own medicine they would try to be a lib, tie more considerate. I hope if they, at the jail, take time to read' this letter they will look in their mirror today and ask the question - "Am I the one she ts' referring to?" And if they will be honest with themselves and admit they have been rude, then try to do better. It'd sure be very much appreciated by all the many visitors who go there next Tuesday and every Tuesday 'til the end of time. A sad grandmother. * Alberta Curtis Hastings Beware of unintended consequences To The Editor: We are repeatedly reassured by those who would impose a historic district on us that they do not intend to make this a bureaucratic nightmare, that they intend that many requests are granted, that they do not intend that a long wait for permission to make changes to our properties is realized, that they intend that everyone enjoys the results of this proposal. I can accept that they intend this. 1 believe they are good folks and that they act from selfless motives. Being good people, however, does not substitute for enacting good law. I have seen the ordinance and it says to me that the pro­ posal allows tor misuse. I read that the above things are likely to happen. 1 urge all citizens, before making a decision about the historic district proposal, to careful­ ly read the proposal for themselves, to decide for themselves whether they believe this to be good law. Do not simply be reassured by well mean­ ing folk. Remember that these well intended people may not administer (his law. but rather some bureaucrat. Remember that our* legislative history is filled with unintended Brian Shumway Hastings Know Your Legislators: -■r* ■ ■ ■ • •»' ufi vn. ,-57U .•••!<rtn*:r» sH *r .e rd U.S. S*ngt* . , , Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lovin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative U.S. Congress -j Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs. ■■ Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House at Representatives, Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. ’ T ; I ' ' Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400 State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (al ol Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 33014, Lansing. Mich. 48903, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 28, 1995 — Page 5 FINANCIAL What’s ‘under the hood’ for the animal shelter? To The Editor: The commissioners of Barry County recent­ ly approved a plan for renovation work al the county animal shelter. The fact that the need for such work has at Letters sioners should be applauded. We, the members of the Barry County Humane Socie­ ty, certainly are pleased. renovation of the animal shelter, Commis­ sioners James Bailey and Linda Watson were invited to our last monthly meeting, where the blueprints of the new exterior pole bam strucshown and discussed. The member* present were, basically, in support of the drawings. However, we did state to the commissioners mat wiir to ttale our total support for the disease control, ventilation, cleanliness) are dealt with in the most effective way possible. We also realize that funding is a major con­ sideration in this project. Our hope is that this renovation will be cost effective, while pro­ viding a facility that will be able to better han­ dle the over-population of domestic animals in our county, a problem that occurs when pet owners do not accept their responsibility to have their pets spayed or neutered. The Humane Society would ceruinly like to offer our support, but first we must be aware of the entire picture. It’s kind of like buying a car. We might like the way it looks on the out- the work is done properly and that the specific problems inherent to an animal shelter (i.e. “Understanding your child’s self esteem” Self esteem is defined as a belief or a pride in one's self. A child's self esteem develops from bow other people treat them, and whether or not they perceive they are valued. In response to this, children learn bow to When children have high self esteem and self worth, they feel good about themselves. With low self esteem, the opposite is true. Many times children's motives are "hidden," and resul: from a child's feelings that are ; Young children may not be idevetopmentally able to explain their ifeelings. Children with low self-esteem lend jto “act oct" or be disruptive. They are not necessarily bad kids. Their lack of self worth creates tension and anger within them and (problem found among families. Soious (could place a child in a state of depression and ! A child looks to the family for immediate ^approval and support. Communicate with your child. Make sure your children know they can come io you when they need to. Remember, children learn bow to communicate long before they enter the formal classroom. Children have the knack of picking up non-verbal messages from adults. From infancy, they perceive non-verbal messages of approval and disapproval. Our voice was well as our physical movements, can be cold or warm, hard or soft, tender or Self esteem in a child doesn't happen by chance. Parents have the responsibility to Uy to enhance their child's self esteem. Give praise, recognition, or increased responsibility for a job well done. Define rules clearly, and enforce them. Rules make a child feel safe, secure and wanted. It is important to know that when disciplining your child, 'They undenund you still accept them, but not their behaviors. Set reasonable expectations for your child. Help them set reachable goals so they can understand what success feels like. Accept your child's decisions as long as it is not dangerous to them. Enhancing your child's self esteem is a continuous process that will not only benefit your child, but also increase side, but we sure want to know what’s under the hood! Kathy Wiggins. President. Barry County Humane Society Schools row on the move To The Editor: The students, staff members, and Board of Education trustees of the Hastings Area School System join with the Citizens for Quality Education (Millage Committee) in ex­ pressing appreciation to the community for a successful bond voce Monday. Certainly, the winners of the day were the young people of the Hastings area, who now will have appropriate instructional spaces to The successful vote will enable the Hastings Schools to keep pace with the growth in our area and continue to work with the com­ munity-s residents through this investment in our future. The community is on the move... and, now so are the schools! Citizens for Quality Education and Hastings Area Schools 7b The Depot Museum will be open Saturday om 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for visitors. There will . The Odessa Township Board will meet at 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Page Building. | There will be a Red Cross blood drive at ; There will be an after school special event <M lhe Lake Odessa Community Library al (3:30 p.m., Thursday. Oct. 5. On that evening The committee for Christmas Round the Town will meet at the Page Building. i Next week. Oct. 6 and 7, there will be the >Methodist Church's Fellowship Hall ; Ou Tue^tay. Oa. J. Frsetxh of lhe Library • will meet at 7 p.m. at the library. • Flier, are available al lhe library for two A former Lakewood teacher. Jerry Hopkins, was pictured in a recent G.R. Press as Coach of the Week. While here he taught 'Harwood Road just north of Eaton Highway. •At Comstock Park he is in his 25th year of <coaching cross country. • A birth in Grand Rapids was listed for Mr. •and Mr*. Kevin Weaver of Lake Odessa. ■ By reading a Grand Rapids paper, one ■learns that use of the Lakewood gymnasium ■ was delayed for girts' basketball season • floor, which needed time to cure for an in• definite period. This forces the girts to hold ■ all their games elsewhere, even their so-called ■ home games. Practice is held at Ionia. The • girls had a retreat to build cohesiveness. ■ Mrs. Ida Nickel of St. Ignace spent the ; weekend of Sept. 15-17 at the home of her ; and the VanLaanens attended a farewell fami’ ly gathering at Nashville in honor of Tom and ' Nichole McMillen and daughters who will ■ leave soon for two years in Germany, where ! Tom’s work with General Motors will take them. Gary Nickel. Nichole’s father, had brought his nxxher for the weekend. Nichole I Dorothy Lathrop. Tom's father is a nephew of Lake Odessa and Woodland residents A bridal couple pictured in the Saturday To paraphrase Gen George S Pation. tak­ ing calculated risks and being rash are two very different things. Most investments carry some risk, but it need not be speculative risk. Many would-be investors, (hough, don’t understand the difference between speculating and investing. To illustrate (he difference, consider this the time to look at a number of can. carefully evaluating their handling, performance and' price. The man evaluates all potential risks and rewards before he buys. He is investing. Speculating, on the other hand, would be like buying a car by moonlight — you haven’t looked at the merchandise carefully enough to really know what you’re getting Clearly, investing means carefully evaluating and selecting securities or mutual funds that meet your needs. Stocks or slock mutual funds would allow you to take part in the growth of the economy. More and more people are discovering the value of investing. The Mutual Fund Fact Book, published by the Investment Company Institute, estimates that from 1982 to 1992, household assets invested in mutual funds The Editor: 11 was a joy Io have had lhe privilege of Wilson for several years ia the 1950s at Pen­ neys in Hastings. She expressed an abundance of common Lillian exemplified good service jo the today's non-service discount retailing. Her birthday was my wedding anniversary and wc kept tn touch. May she rest in peace. Lillian’s exemplary Larry Moore Lawrence Jewett, another fun co-worker at Penneys in the ‘50s’? more than doubled — from 6.8 percent to an all-time high of IS.8 percent. Many investors own mutual funds because they offer profes­ sional money management, diversification and a systematic means for achieving long­ term financial goals, such as securing a com­ fortable retirement or sending a child to college. With such a big increase in investing, evidenly more Americans are following the advice of Mark Twain, who said there are two times in people’s lives when they should not speculate: when they can’t afford it. and when — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. CIOM Change 64% AT&T + 6% Ameritech 51% -% Anheuser-Busch 63% 4-3% 53% -2% CMS Energy 26 ♦% Coca Cola 69% 4-2% Dow Chemical 74% -1% Exxon 71% —1% Family Dollar 18% Fort 31% General Motors 46% —% TCF Financial 58% -% Hastings Mfg. 25% 4-1% IBM 92% —3% JCPenney 49% 4-% Johnson & Johnson 74% 4-2 Kmart 14% Kellogg Company 73% 4-2 McDonald's 41% + 1% Sears 36% 4-1% Southeast Mich. Gas 18% Spartan Motors 9% + ’/n Up)ohn 44 + ’h Gold 384.00 -1.70 Oliver 5.60 -XB Dow Jones 4765.60 363,000,000 Volume Legal Notices PVOBATY COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BANNY SAINT PAUL, a corporation having its principal of­ fice at 375 Jackson Street. St. Paul. Minnesota Press were Amber Megan Clum and Phillip Ritchie, whose parents live in Lowell. The Buying cars by moonlight Mrs. Wilson was a joy BLAKE W. GRIFFIN. o tingle person (collectively Friday night's football game is against Lan- Speculating THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL wo* subsequently known os FARM CREDIT BANK OF ST. TO AU INTERESTED POISONS: File No. 95-21715-IE Estate of PAUL JOSEPH TERBURG. Sociol Security No. 372-66-8645 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS 10082 Sever Sood, Delton. Michigan 49046. died 10082 Sever load. Dolton. Michigan 49046. died File No. 95-21716-IE Estole of CECIL JOHN TERBURG. Socio! Security Griffin. aa his wile, and Belinda L. Gould. Trustee. dent Jerry Clum and wife Nancy of McBain. The wedding was on July 8 at a Baptist church in Cadillac. Other Clum grandchildren in the Clum. Gerald Towersey. husband of the former Helen Mooeon of Odessa Township’s Carr District, died Aug. 31. Their home was near Saranac on Blue Water Highway. He was sur­ vived by Helen, son Michael, daughter Kristie and husband Mike Rynd Robert Forman of Tupper Lake is listed as the surviving father of Sheiiah Chouinard. 44. of Lansing who died Sept. 71. She was also survived by two children and two grand­ children. her brother. Gale Forman of Mulliken, her sisters at Williamston and Lans­ ing. and her mother of Tennessee. Doris (McCaul) Canfield, formerly Myers, has moved to Emerson Manor after many years of living in the American southwest. According to reports, the voter turnout for Saturday's school bond election was more than a thousand greater than at a previous bond issue m 1988. With Woodland and Lake Odessa giving the proposal a minimal margin, the "nay" voces in Sunfield and Clarksville doomed the project, whkh would have pro­ vided a new high school building and other months of the date ol publication of this notice. forthwith. Elevon and 06/100 Dollars (526.811.06). No suH or entitled to II. DYKEMA GOSSETT PU.C Stophen S. Muhich (P35289) 248 Louis Compou Promonod* Grand Rapid*. Ml 48503-1668 (616)776-7643 entitled to H. DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC Stephen S. Muhkh (P35289) (9-28) (9-28) (616)776-7643 •xponso*. Including the ottomoy loo allowed by low. ond all foxes and inturonce premium* paid by Default ho* occurred in a Mortgage mode by Marian R. Rupright to Michael Procacdnl. dated February 14, 1995 and recorded on February 21, 1995 in Liber 625 Page 282. Barry County, Michigan Default has occurred In a Mortgage made by Marian R. Ruprlght to Russell A. Klein and Carole 2:00 Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. The property will Hasting*. Michigan on Thursday. October 26. 1995. which omount currently I* Thirteen Thou■ond Five Hundred Thro. Dollar* and 44/100 (513.503 44). sand Twenty Sis Collars and 12/100 (S16.026.I2), that fhi thence West 8 rods, thence Northerly to a point 10 buildings in the district ran for about 48 minutes on a local channel every two hours in lhe days preceding the vote. It was very fairly presented showing both negative and positive aspects of the current buildings. A panel pro­ vided information for the narration To benefit LARS (Lansing Area Rotating Sanctuary), which provides shelter and meals to the city's homeless women and children. Marcia Shanks Hacker and two friends Brian Miley and Michelle Frederick, presented a concert at Trinity UMC. west of Lansing. Sunday evening. More than 200 were in the audience to hear their many numbers of Christian music. The vocalists were aided in some numbers by a guitarist. In two numbers. Marcia played her own accompaniment on the concert grand piano along with the taped back-up musk. Her final solo was "Amazing Grace", sung at her mother Ruth's request Well over a dozen local people attended. Mar­ sha’s husband, realtor Tom Hacker, was one of the sound technicians Her sister. Paula Davis, and niece Kara were among the others who attended. beginning, ail in Section 25. T2N, R7W. 08-002-014-202-00 of Baltimore Township. Barry thence West 165.00 feet, thence North 264.00 feet thence West 165.00 feet, thence North 264.00 feet THE FEDERAL LAND BANK Of Section 14. Town 2 Nonh. Range 8 West, distant AGRIBANK FCB Timothy Hillegond* WARNER NORCROSS 8 JUDO LLP 900 Oid Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N W. Grond Rapid* Ml 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 thence West 250.00 feet, thence North 26.00 feet, thence East 165.00 feet, thence North 264 00 feet thence West 250.00 feet, thence North 26.00 feet, thence Eost 165.00 feet, thence North 264.00 feet (10-19) Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 616­ 945-9554 to subscribe. Russell WESSELING 1 BRACKMANN P.C. WESSELING I BRACKMANN PC. By: Douglas J. Brock monn 6439 28rh Avenue Hudsonville. Michigan 49426 616-669-8185 Hudsonville. Michigan 49426 616-669-8185 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 28, 1995 Jacob Moe; sister, Agnes Moe; twin sisters, Eva & Neva Moe. Surviving are her husband, Charles; daught­ er & husband, Elaine & James Brill of Hast­ ings; two grandchildren, Melissa Grace and Clinton James; twin sister, Janice Conklin of Middleville; four sisters, Marian Higgins of Middleville. Selma Brownell of Hastings, Ruth Landon of Freeport, Joan Totten of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; brother, John Moe of Vicksburg. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday September 28, 1995 at 11:00am at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Alvin Yates officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Joyce Murray HASTINGS • Joyce Murray, 60. of Haslings, passed iwiy on Tuesday September 26, 1995 at Butterworth Hospital tn Grand Rapids. She was tern on October 10, 1934 in Hast­ ings. the daughter of Sjur and Margaret (Grand) Moe. She wu • life long Hastings area resident and attended the Tanner Lake School. Hsstings Schools and graduated Hastings High School ia 1952. She was mimed to Charles E Murray on October 19. 1956. Mn Murray wu employed at Huungs Manufactunng Company in the office for 36 years, retiring in 1988. She wu a member of Grace Wesleyan Church and a long time Sunday School Secretary. She wu preceded in death by a brother. Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area Mary C. DeSmit BeriG. (Chick) Moma Sr. MTDDl FVII IP - Mary C. DeSmiL 79, of Middleville and formerly of Plainwell, passed away on Friday September 22. 1995 at Thornappie Manor in Hastings. She was born on September 24, 1915 in Middleville, the daughter cf Clive N. and Minnie B. (Polls) Churchill. She was raised in Middleville and Plainwell and attended Middleville Schools She was married to Clarence “Pat" DeSmit in Plainwell. Mrs. DeSmit was a member of Past Matrons of Eastern Scar in Plainwell. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth DeSmil and her husband. Clarence “Pat” DeSmiL Surviving are l brother-in-law. Jerry Henning of Middleville and his four children; several nieces and nephews Funeral Services were held on Monday September 25, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with the Reverend Lynn Wagnjr officiating. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of Your Choice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. HASTINGS CHURCHES QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 (6161 WJ-OW2 Swvk> School 10 P.O Bo* 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 HASTINGS FREE MZTHODLST CHURCH. Comer Star Rd . and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daaiel Graybill. Sennx Pastor; Rev Donald Brat). Associate Pastor; Rev Tod Clark. Youth Pastor Sunday 10 a m. Sunday School. 11 Evening activities Wednesday 7 ttudy at the church PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH* 2601 Laccy Road. Dowliag, Ml 49050 Paitor Stephen Wnfht (616) 756-3021 church phoae; (616) 945-9200 Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH {formerly called The Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Lmentu*. 945-9224 Sunday Ser ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd . Hawings. Ml 49058 Worship 5:30 p.m Youth meeting Father Gale Johnson Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Deteoa) after 6 p.m. 945-9116. 6 30 p m - Bible Mudy weekdays or all day weekend*. Sunday Morning Mau 1000 a m prayer and Bible study, sharing — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. your faith. Thursday. 7 30 p.m. Devotion* and softball for lhe NAZAMENE* 1716 North BroadWOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4167 Coats Grove Rood. Pastor Ben Hcr- Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday. MtO. .tn. at methchust CHURCH. M-r> Sood! ■ M 79 llaireil HUMtey, yunr. pho*. •naj-M*?. ciwreh phrev w.s-wos Worahip. 11:00 a.m. Sunday School. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Woe ship. 7:15. Youth Fellowship a Satvke: Wadaeaday: 7d0 p.m. Servkea for Adults. Teeaa and Childrea GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, ASSEMBLY OF 239 E North St.. Michael Amon, Wcet Stale Road. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Oct I - 800 A 10:45 Holy Com- HASTINGS GOO, 1674 Worahip 10:45 b.id. Nuntcry pro­ vided. SuMfey Eveni^ Service. 6 p a. Wedwedty activitiee 7-00 Snntey. Nov. 4. Hore LNrren Sunday Service* 9:45 a.m Sunday or Teat Bshie Qua (ap* 13-19); Adult B*bte 9-udy - Nnaf* hmits IHORNArPLK TXtLEY Oy. Sept U • l-oo Rreh Circle. 7:30 Ore: 8:00 AA. Saturday. Sept 30 - 1000-3 00 Learnin, Minume, WorUhop. SCO NA. Tvraday. Oct. 3 - 7:00 Shepherd Conrn. Wednehlay. Oct 4 - lOte Wordwatcher,. 6330 Sank Cock rprekrti SAMMY CO. CHUUCH OB CHM1ST, Ml N. Miduearr Avar,. FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Psalor. Church office phone 946-2549. Sunday 10.45 MIDDLEVILLE - Helen E. Duffey. 88, of her 23, 1995 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. She wu born on June 2,1907 in Ionia Coun­ ty, the daughter of Urba A Ethel (Monks) Lawrence. She wu raised in Ionia County and attended Rural Schools there. She wu married to Dennis R. Duffey on March 21. 1927 and has lived in the Middleville/Yankee Springs area since 1927 and at her present address since 1972. Mrs. Duffey’s employment included KaierBrass Company in Middleville and Grand Rapids for 15 years, retiring in 1972 She had previously worked for the Bradford-White Corporation in Middleville for 5 yeara. She wu preceded in death by her husband. Dermis on January 29, 1958; sister, Lethe Enzian; infant broil: er. Seward Lawrence. Surviving are daughter A husband. Phyllis husband, Carly Jo & Don Kermeen of Lowell; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; one niece. Graveside Services were held on Wednea- officiating. Burial was in the Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial couffibutiom may be madq to the American Cancer Society of Michigan Heart Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. | ........... | Children's WOODLAND - Waneta May Kroger, 68, cf INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF service 6:30 p.m. Youth group Mathison Rd . Hartings. Ml 49058) meeting « Thoma* Jcffcraod Hall. 948-4045 Sunday Service* - 9.30 a.tn. Bible School. 10:30 BJA, Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Wonhip; 7.00 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. D.C.E, Becky Oexler. Program/Youth Director. Thursday. Friday. Sept. 29 - 6:00 p.m. Menders Dinner A Program. Sun- Call for location — 623-3110. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hasting*. Pastor David Burgett, 944 8890 or 946-2667. Let t Build an WILCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3165 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Service* — Morning Wonhip (9:30 Service b broadcast over WBCH AM FM ) School. 9:45 a m. 4-H Room. 5:30-700 p.m Middle High Youth Fellowship. 7.00400 5:15 p m. al Delores Gaspen. 601 Barber Rd.. Hasting* Men* Fellowship Monday. Oct 2 - 7:00 Sunday FUST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 Kevin Shortey. Senior 946-6004 1:30 p.m. Circle F3 meets. 1:30 945-5365. NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S • CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville FStbet GRACE CHURCH, COMMUNITY meeting at Maple Cl^AR CREEK BOLE, Cedar Roacoe. (517) 652-9226 Morning HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian phone 616-945-9574. Barrier free 7XS p.m. WBCH FM AM al 1030 a m Son HAIT1NGI SAVING* A LOAN, FA She was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Schray in 1994. Surviving are ha husband, Raymond; daughter, Betty (Herbert) Milter of Woodland, on-; grandson, Herbert Milter, Jr.; three great grandchildren, Danielle Arthur, Brandi Milter and Christie Milter; three god children, Kirk, Scott and Michelle Forman; one sister, Arlene Kruger of Woodland. Funeral Services were held on Monday Septemba 25, 1995 at the Koops Funeral Coffee Fellowship 10.30 a.m.. Wordup I1O0 a m. • with child Night - Prepared light meal 6:00 He wu preceded in doth by his father, B. Howard Moma. He is survived by his wife of 45 yean, Catherine (Schoodclmayer) Moma; his mother, Mattie Moma of Hastings; children. Beri (Tori) Menu of Middleville, Mary (Doug) Cisler of Middleville, Marc Moma of Wayland; eight grandchidren, Jamie Berg. Katie Berg. Carrie Moma, Brandon Moma, Dustin Moma, Andrea Moma, Shawns Moma and Patrick Cisier, sisters-in-law; brother-in­ law, nieces; nephews and many dear friends. He will be sadly missed by all. Memorial Servica were held on Monday September 18, 1995 at the United Methodist Church in Middleville with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating Interment wu in Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to TKYB, c/0 Beri Moma, PO Boa 283, Middle­ ville, MI 49333. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Ralph E^Ki^)^ghn ~~ Rapids. Farmers Insurance Group In addititarTO fre’Iotre’bf his family and work, Kim enjoyed nature photography, collecting antiques and pigs, hiking, bating and woodworking. Kim wu an avid reader and movie buff. Surviviiig are his wife, Melinda (Hammond) J. Rugh; stepdaughter, Amanda Hawthorne and Sfopaon, Rusty Hawthorne; his cat Rum Turn Tigger Rugh and dog. Red dog; parents. Dr. 4 Mrs. J. Keith Rugh of East LiverpooL Otte; brothers, Edward M. Rugli of Norman, Okla­ homa and BifT Rugh of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Memorial Servica were held tn Wednesday September 27,1995 at the Em manual Episcop­ al Church in Hastings In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions ty in Kim’s name or memorials to the Emmanu- al Episcopal Church. Swiss Scientists Discover New Energy Product Will IS A WAY TO CONQUER was developed with the help of Swiss Laboratories. After exten- Lightning M is now amiable in amazed al Lightning Wi rewhs LUNG DISEASE raoo) uung-usa Discover the advantage of ance coverage iwith Farm­ era. No overlap coverage; logic and physical education PUBLIC NOTICE Hating* and Lak* OtMu* WR8N FUNBBAL HOME Thursdays Children's Choir 4:00 p.m.. Youth Handbells 4:30 p.m.. Handbell Choir 6:30 p.m . Chancel Hastings FLIXFA1 INCORPORATED ol Hastings ingful savings and gives fast, fair, friendly service. Call a Farmers Agent for energy around mid-afternoon and need a little extra lift. boat insurance. mg Health Fair 9 00 a.m. to 2:00 GARY BEGG, LUTCF MADONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F D I C- THE HASTING* BANNER AND REMINDER 19S2 N Broadway — Hating, •OSLIY PHARMACY "Preacnpttons" — 118 S. J*n*rson — gas-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. "Precious Moments” program by Ellen Anderson of Mason - all ladies mvned - dessert served 6:30 p m followed by program al 7.-00 (Visually Impaired Persons) 9:30 a m first Friday of month September thru May. Narcotics Hastings Michigan Agent CARY BEGG AGENCY Auto. Hom*. Lite. Comtmrctil IX S UcNgm Hastens Ml «OSl it's just tncrrdibk I f> home with extra energy and really e*joy Fan MS-9914 my family more" bghuung 8:8 a a occesswy boost for uudentx. profeuKaah Lightning 8:8 is now rmLabic FARMERS 1 most K-Mart Pharmacies HASTING* FIBER GLASS .PRODUCT*, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hating*. Michigan —i ■—0—1' 338 9 15 a m Thursdays He was born on November 14, 1917 in Hopkins, the son of George and Catherine (Brenner) Roberts He graduated from Hopkins High School in 1936 and from the University of Michigan in 1940. Mr. Roberts served several years with the United States Army during World War IL He married Louvcda Davis on October 11, 1945 in Blytheville. Arkansas. He was employed by the Keeler Brass Plant Manager in Lake Odessa. He retired in 19*2. Surviving are his wife, Louveda; son. Reverend Jama (Pauicia) Roberts of Y Milan. ti; two daughters, Kathryn (Reverend David) Stephens of Lansing and Elaine (Robert) Stephen of Grand Ledge; six grandchiUlren; one brother. Gale (Vivian) Roberts of Hopkins. Funeral Servica will be held on Thmaday September 28, 1995 at 10:30am at the Koop* Funeral Chapel in Lake Odesu with Reverend Douglu Stephens of the Untied Pentecostal Church in Grand Ledge officiating Hopkins. able it the funeral chapel. Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. HASTINGS ■ John W. Hook, 94. of ), 1995 at Thornapple Manor of He was born on November 6,1900 in Dowl- He wu raised in the Dowling area and attended Dowling School. Mr. Hook was a life long Barry County resi­ dent, living on his farm since 1931. He wn married to Evalyn B. Ormsbe on Mr"Hook's employment included fanning, Coordinator for Barry County Menu! Haith from 1978 until hit doth. Previously he work­ ed u Director at Work Activity Servica it Goodwill Industries of Bude Greek, t Voca­ tional Supervisor at CMH Development Center Washtenaw County Community Mental Haith Servica in Ann Altar and as a Work Activity Program Supervisor and client trainer at Allegan County Community Mental Haith Servica in Allegan. He attended ShadySide Academy in Pitts- YOUR For your insurance call LAKE ODESSA - Kenneth K Roberts, 77, | HASTINGS - Ralph E. (Kim) Rugh II, 46, of Speas officiating. Burial was in Woodland Manorial Park. Manorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. 1000 a m Circle 62 meets. 1200 noon Women's Luncheon in honor IWBi.a. War The Church Page Ic raid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: Hastings She was born on August 14, 1927 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Elmer and Lulu (Schel­ ler) Schray. She attended Lake Odessa Schools and married Raymond Kroger on October 12,1946. Mrs. Kroger was a member of lhe Woodland Kenneth K. Roberts MIDDI FVI1JF - Beri G. (Chick) Moma Sr, 65, of Middleville, died peacefully in his sleep at home Friday September 15, 1995. He was bom in Harrisburg. Arkansas on June 6, 1930, to Howard & Mattie Moma. He came to Michigan in 1949 and married Catherine Schondelmayer in 1950. Mr. Moma served in the Armed Forces from 1951 to 1953. He was employed for 20 years at Baby Bliss. Inc. in Middleville before his retirement in 1990. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and square dancing, but most of all he enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren. He truly believed that a busy kid was a happy kid and he took an active roll in the organization of little league sports. He was his grandchildren’s 8O2W S«eSt______ 948-9411 from 1940 until be retired in 1968; worked at Fl Custer and also at the V.A. Hospital io Battle Creek; and was well known for his chicken and egg business, particularly in the Battle Creek area, which he operated for many He wu a member of McCollum Units* Brethren Church. „ He wu preceded in dath by his wife, Evalyn on April 17, 1987; eons, Forrest A Morris Hook; daughter, Dorothy Soanoof sister. Sarah Honk. . Surviving are daughter A husband, Ruth A Keith Roush of Hastings; daug' Eva Fox A Ira Peakt of Hutii Francis A Doris took of < grandchildren; thireen great Funeral Servica were held on September 22,1995 at the Wren Funeral with Reverend Everett A. Ray Burial wu in the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made — Charity of One's Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Pt Home in Hastings. | ^'^Man’in^Patridt^ HASTINGS - Mirvin J. Pltrick. 60, of ing», passed away on Wednodi 20. 1995 at Pennock Hospital He was tern on December 31,1934in Township in Bany Comity, tbe son of Juna I Eunice (Good) Patrick. He was raised in the Freeport and Lake Odessa area and attended schools there. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1933. He were on to attend Marion College In Marion, leevra. He was married tu Matgaret A Ttempron on Juiy ia lyjf. Mr. Patrick wu employed al the BradfortiWHie Corporation in Middleville for 32 yeas, retiring in 1994. ! He wu a member of the Church of the Nazarene, former Oiurch and Sunday Schtml Treasurer. x He wu preceded in death by a sister. Alice Richardson; brother, Alvin Patrick. r Surviving are his wife, Margaret; aon * wife, Phillip A Deb Patrick of Lake Odessa; daughter A husband, Phyllis A Ted Johnson ol Valpariso, Indian; six grandchildren; brother A wife. David A Eleanor Patrick of Clarksvil­ le; sister, LaNora Keith of Houghton. New York. Funeral Servica were held an Saturday September 23, 1995 at Hastings Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Randall K. Hartman officiating Burial was in die Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Gideqn Bibles. Arrangements were made by Wren Funetai Home of Hastings. N0IWEMMA ’ siffniaiaiicosi WUMIMNIAIK. �Thu Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 28, 1995 — Page 7 fWoodland News... ' By Catherine Lucas Swelnlses to mark 25th anniversary Celebrating their silver wedding anniver­ sary in October, will be Paul and Colleen (Doyle) Swelnis of 132 Grand Rapids Street, Middleville The Swelnis-s were married Oct. 2, 1970 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville, with Rev. Jerry Foster officiating. In May they celebrated with a 7-day Eastern Caribbean Cruise on the S.S. Norway. Tour­ ing the islands of St. Thomas and St. Martin. On Sept. 30th, a party will be given in their honor by their two daughters to celebrate with friends and relatives Paul has been employed at Commercial Works in Middleville for the past 29 years. Colleen is employed at Steeicase in Grand Rl'Seir children are Michelle Swelnis of Conines to observe 50th anniversary Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo. and Sherry Swelnis of On Sunday. Oct. 8. 1995. family and friends of Orval and Margaret Conine are in­ vited io the Barry Township Hall in Delton io celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 5 pm. Orval and die former Maryans Roepkc were married in Bartle Creek. Oct. 8, 1945 where they lived anol 1958. moving Io Cedar Creek and operating the Cedar Creek Grocery for 15 yean. Orval retired from Clark Equip­ ment Company in 1979. Hie event will be homed by Orval and Bren­ da Conine. John Conine, granddaughten Melis*. Michelle. Jennifer and Jannell Conine and friends Gene and Sue Willison. Baumans observing 73rd anniversary r Dale-Lumbert plan to wed Dec. 8 Mr. and Mrs. Terry Dale of Marshall are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Mindy Sue io Matthew Shance Lumbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lumbert of Hastings. -- Mindy is a 1993 graduate of Manhall High School and is employed al Leam-n-Ptay and attends Kellogg Community College -»■- Mau is a 1989 Hastings High School graduate and is employed by Sikkema -Construction. A Dec. 8, 1995 wedding is being planned. King-Murphy engagement told Mike and Jeanne King of Hastings and Pam rad Jeff Wheaton of Seldovia, Alaska are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jessica King, to Micah Murphy, son of Mike and Sue Murphy of Hastings Following a November 18th wedding, the couple will reside in Anchorage. Alaska. Roy and Minerva Bauman will celebrate 73 yean of marriage Oct 5. 1995. Roy and Minerva were married Oct. 5. 1922 in Emporia. Kansas. They came to Michigan ia 1923. Roy worked al A.B. Stove Co. in Battle Creek for 31 yean. Then Clark Bq. Co. in Buchanan. Mich., retiring from Clark's in Greenville. Ala. in 1963. They also lived and farmed two miles east of Dowling. Minerva was a homemaker. 4-H leader and worked in a factory during World War U They have enjoyed their retirement in Florida, playing carda and being active in their clubhouse Their children are Doris (Merton) Hoffman (deceased). Van (Joyce) Bauman living in Battle Creek, Leona (Robert) Clark, Hastings, Wilma (Ted) Stockham, Hastings. Boonie Kay Bauman (deceased). They have 12 grandchildren and 18 great-gninrlrhikl rm They would enjoy hearing from you so much! Their phone number is 813-934-4006. Their address is 4032 Buena Vista Ln.. Holi­ day. FL 34691. Strong-Post to wed Jan. 20th Ernest and Barbara Strong of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Susan Elizabeth to Joseph Edward Post, son of Gordon and Maureen Post of Warren. Susan is a graduate of Hastings High School and attended Central Michigan University. She is currently employed by Nature Nook of Ferndale. Joseph is a graduate of Warren-Mon High School and Northern Michigan University. He is currently employed by M1C-GMAC of Southfield The couple is planning a Jan. 20. 1996 wedding. Tte St. Jude's Bike-a-thon for ths Woodland area will be Saturday at lhe fire sta­ tion. The kids will ride on Franklin Street and in the school parking lot. which should be safe. If any adults choose to enter, they may ride on Woodland Road south of town to Coats Grove Road. When I last talked to Gret­ chen Slater those details had not been finally decided, as she was not sure how many riders would lum up. but sign up and pledge sheets had been distributed through several schools and some churches. The special breakfast by the area Lions Clubs at Lakewood United Methodist Church on the day of the school bond election was served to around 250 people. Food was available for up to 600: so the turnout was somewhat disappointing, but the voter turnout for the election was not a disappointment. At 10 a.m., when I went to vote at Woodland. 1 was the 501st voter. During the day 1.218 voters turned out. There are 2,124 registered voters in the precinct; so that is more than 50 percent and very high for a school election. The bonds passed by one vote in Woodland, but were defeated by voters in the Clarksville and Sunfield precincts. The Rev Ward Pierce spent most of last week in Berryville. Va., at the FEMA Train­ ing Center for the Michigan Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster integrated emergency management operation. He return­ ed Thursday evening. This past weekend, he drove to Lapel. Ind., and spoke Sunday morning, reporting on the United Methodist Committee on Relief at a United Methodist Church. Lakewood Church held Harvest Sunday with a program planned by the United Methodist Women. At Zion Lutheran Church a dinner and celebration was held on Sunday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ordination of the Rev. George Neiman. The special dinner was a complete surprise to Neiman and his wife. Neiman was ordained Sept. 9,1945, and his first parish was Zion Lutheran, where he served from Sept. 24, 1945, until May 1957. During his tenure here, the membership doubled, the centennial of the church was celebrated and building plans were made. He organized a Boy Scout troop and served as its first scoutmaster. He also served as interim pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Chi reh in Ionia. He was a member of the Woodland Lions Club while here. Pastor Neiman performed 47 weddings while serving at Zion Lutheran. Each of those couples still reachable were invited to the dinner and several came to help surprise and honor him and his family. Among the weddings he performed were Lloyd and Carolyn Brecheisen. Tom and Doris Niethamer, Will and Margaret Brodbeck, Jackie Brodbeck Meade and her husband. Phillip Bom, Robert Dangl and Peggy Niethamer, Paul and Carol Ann Brodbeck, Wayne and Mtrian Duits, three Raffler brothers in the same year, Ogal and Janice Jordan and Lester and Arlene Forman. The Rev. George and Ellen Neiman were accompanied by their three children, all of whom were bora while they lived in Woodland. They are Miriam Morrison of Centerville, Ohio, Philip Neiman of Toledo and Mary Jane Emmert of Columbus. Ohio. They have five grandchildren and three of them were at the dinner. I have recently received a supply of catalog cards with an order of library supplies and have been catching up the cala!og cards for books purchased in the last many weeks. Because 1 usual I y bn ng home the catalog cards and list the books in this column before filing the cards. I am not sure bov. many of these books I have announced previously. But books recently cataloged in Woodland Township (Spindler Memorial) Library in­ clude these: "Watership Down” by Richard Adams is a 20-year-old book, but it was listed on my granddaughter's high school required summer reading list and I realized that it is no longer in the library; so I purchased it at a special price when I saw it. I read Christy’s copy while I was in Georgia, and for anyone who has not read it, it is a quality book with values. Because the copies we had of the Madeline books for children were old, tattered, and not all in the library. 1 purchased 8 one-volume of the complete tales called "Mad About Madeline” by Ludwig Bemelmans. Several children have already enjoyed it. I also got a Jett Steward, Ward Pierce and Sue Luttmann enjoy the combined Uons Club breakfast served at Lakewood United Methodist Church Saturday morning. 7 similar book, which includes all the adven­ tures of Curious George as several of those single volumes were in bed shape or missing. “Book of Values” compiled by William J. Bennett has been on the non-fiction best seller list for absolutely years and 1 found it at a de­ cent price and purchased it, also. This is a large volume foil of lots of poetry, essays, and other selections. Adult fiction recently purchased includes ’’Black Lightning” by John Saul. ' Dangerous To Know” by Barbara Taylor Bradford. "Congo" by Michael Crichton. "The Proud and the Free” and "Legacies” by Janet Dailey, "Don’t Cry Now" by Joy Fielding. "The Rainmaker” by John Grisham. "Strange Highways” by Dean Koontz. "Texas Rich" and Texas Heat” by Fem Michaels. "Silent Treatment” by Michael Palmer and "Redemption” by Leon Uris. We also have purchased the new and rewrit­ ten "Diary of a Young Girl” by Anne Frank which includes edited out of earlier editions by her father and considered a much more valid book by critics. Thanks to Dave and Tammy Maaice who picked them up at a dis­ count store, we got both "LTS for Lawless" which is Sue Grafton’s newest and "Morning. Noon and Night” by Sidney Sheldon the very week they were released and at a huge The long awaited and critically acclaimed new novel by Rosamund Pikher. "Coming Home," arrived last week and will be cir­ culating soon. Abo. I pulled a biography of Sacajawea written at about sixth-grade level by Della Rowland out of a box of books sent on ap­ proved by a publisher of juvenile books. I am sure any of our young lady readers would en­ joy it. Also from the assortment, I kept four books about unusual animals for the boys as well as the girts. Come in and look them over and check them out. IRVING TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NUMBER 2 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AND COLLECT CHARGES FOR INCIDENTS INVOLVING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Adopted: Effective An ordinance to establish chargee tor Townehlp emergency services responding to Ml Incident Involving hazardous materials under Public Act 102 of 1990 (Compiled Law 11 * 41 ,806a) and to provide methods lor collection ol such chargee. THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS, SECTION I PURPOSE An ordinance to protect the Township from Incurring extraordinary expenses resulting from the utlllllzaltori ol Township resources to respond to tn Incident Involving hazar­ dous materials. by authorizing the Township board to impose chargee to recover reasonable and actual costa Incurred by the Township or its authorized hrs department for roeponding lu calls for assistance In connection with a hazardous materials rot seas. a. b c. • Hazardous materials" Include, but are not limited to a chemical that Is a combustible liquid, a flammable gas. explosive, flammable, an organic perox­ ide. an oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable reactive or waler reactive. "Releaee " means any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, discharging. Infecting, leaching, dumping or deposit Into lhe environment. Responsible party" moans any Individual, firm, corporation, association, part­ nership. commercial entity, consortium, joint venture, government entity or any other legal entity that Is responsible for a reuse, of a hazardous matedal. either actual or threatened, or Is an owner, tenanL occupant or party In control of pro­ perty onto which or from which hazardous material, are released SECTION III CHARGES IMPOSED UPON RESPONSIBLE PARTY Where the Township andfor a lira protection service contracted by lhe Township responds lo a call for assistance In connection with a hazardous materials release, actual costs Incurred by the Township or lhe lire protection service responding to such a call shall be Imposed upon responsible parties, Ir eluding, but limited to: a Foes tor each pumper required. In the opinion pf the officer In command, to stand by the hazardous materials Incident tor each hour, or fraction thereof, that the pumps are activated. b. Fees tor each water tender required, In the opinion ol the officer In command, lo eland by the hazardous materials Incident. c. Hourly foes lor each additional Township contracted tire department vehicle required. In the opinion ol the officer In command, to be utilized In responding to lhe hazardous materials Incident d. All poreonnef-reMod costs Incurred by the Township directly or indirectly through a fire service contract or otherwise as a result of responding to the hazardous materials Incident. Such costs may Include, but are not limited to. wages, salaries and fringe benefits and insurance tor lull time and part-time fire fighters; overtime pay and related fringe benefit costs lor hourly employees, and tire run lees paM to orxMl fire lighters. Such personnel related chargee ehalt commence after the first hour that the fire department has responded to the hazardous materials Incident, and shall continue until personnel have concluded hazardous materials Incident related responsibilities e. Other expenses Incurred by the Tcwnahlp In responding to lhe hazardous maleriws Incident. Including but not limited lo. rental or purchase ol machinery, equipment, labor, consultants, legal and engineering foes, and the repiezement coats relatsd to disposable personal protection equipment, extinguishing agents, suppllee. water purchased from municipal waler systems and meals and refreshments for personnel while responding to the hazardous materials Incident. f. Charges to the Township Imposed by any local, elate or lederal government en­ titles related to the hazardous materials Incident g. Costa Incurred In accounting for all hazardous material Incident-related expenditures. Including billing and collection coats SECTION IV BILLING PROCEDURES Following the conclusion of the hazardous materials Incident, the tire chief shall submit a detailed listing of all known expanses to the Township ctor* who shall prepare an Invoice to the responsible party lor payment The clerk's Invoice shall demand lull payment within thirty (30) days ol receipt ol the bill Any additional expenses that become known 10 the lire chlel following ths transmittal of the bill to the responsible petty shall be billed In the same matter on a subsequent bHI to the responsible party. For any amounts due that remain unpaid attar thirty 00) days, the Township ehall Impose a Me charge ol one percent (1%) per month, or fraction thereof. VanZandts to mark 40th anniversary Donald and Virginia VanZandt of Hastings are celebrating their 40th wedding anniver­ sary. They were married Oct. 7, 1955 in Bat­ tle Creek, and moved to Hastings in September of 1971 and now make their home on Coats Grove Rd.. at Leach Lake since August of 1984. Don is a 23 ft year employee of Hastings Fiberglass Products and Virginia is currently employed at Baby Bliss. There will be an open house Oct. 7. at the Democratic Hall on Jefferson St. from 2-6 p.m. SECTION V OTHER REMEDIES The Township may pursue any other remedy, or may Inatltute any appropriate action or proceeding. In a court ol competent jurladlctlon to collect chargee imposed under this ordinance. The recovery of charges imposed under this ordinance doos not effect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this ordinance which shall remain In lull lores and effect SECTION VI SEVERABILITY Should any provision or part of the within ordinance be declared by any court ol compelent luriadlcllon to be Invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not effect the validity or enforceability ol the balance of this ordinance which shall remain In full force and affect. SECTION VII EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This ordinance shall lake etfecl Immediately upon publication following adoption. All ordinances or parts ol ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. IRVING TOWNSHIP Emily Harrison. Clerk �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 28, 1995 new fiance bought me a much smaller dia­ mond. which 1 wear on my left hand. “j Some of my friends have said I should gtvq Kevin's ring back, but I feel that I have earned it. if you catch my drift. What do you think** — Vancouver Reader. Dear Van: When the man breaks th$ engagement, the woman has the right to keep the ring. When the wedding is canceled by mutual agreement, the nng should be return­ ed. To do otherwise makes her look like a gold digger — if you catch MY drift. LEGAL NOTICES: notice or MOTT gage fomclosum sale Fik No 95 418 00 OONITAl. COVKLE WE NOELL C. COVliLE. Jit.. MON* JAMES H. FISHES Michael J. McPhillipt (F33715) Attorney tor Pioinf tf f DtMMfltS. McFHMXIFS < DOHERTY 221 South Broodway Hashngt, Mi 49058 616/945-9596 At o Mttion of *o*d Court hold in tho City of Hostings. State of Michigon. on the 19th day of September. 1995. PRESENT Honorable James H. Fisher. ClrcuH On the 4th day of August. 1995. on action was filed by Donita I. Coville. Plaintiff, against Wendell C. CovUlo. Jr.. Defendant, in this Court to obtain a Judgment of Divorce H IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. Wendell C. Coville. Jr., shall answer or take such other action os may be permitted by low on or before the 16th day of November, 1995 Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by defauft against such defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint tiled in this Court. Jarnos H. Fisher. Circuit Judge Michael J McPhillips (P33715) Attorney lor PlointtH DIMMEW. McPMIUiPS A DOHERTY All ms mb srs present and IS citizens. Truth In Taxation Public Mooring held at 6.30 p.M. Special Assessment Public Hearing hold at 7:00 Regular Mooting held at 7:30 p.m. Minutes approved os road. Reports <rf Committees presented Firefighters Association presented auxiliary .ovwomg fc--- T»o . town --Li.snip Jton McManus from Planning < Zoning discussed advisory board. Motion approved to purchase computer software. Truth In Taxation millage rote approved Approved vouchers in amount of 524.378 26 Juno Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (9-28) MooHng colled to order at 7 00 p.m. Clerk'a ond treasurer's reports given and approved. Ordinance to Establish and Collect Charges lor Incidents |n- Def ou 11 having been mode in lhe conditions ol a certain morgtoge excutod by Phillip D. Albright. Mortgagor to Suxonne Tessier of 49 Riverview Rood New Costlo NH 03854 Mortgagee doted June 77. 1994. and recorded July II. 1994. in Liber 609. Pogos 476. 477. and 478. Eaton County Re-ords on which mortgage there is claimed to be due on Moy 11. 1995. for principal ond interest, the sum ol EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE AND 65 100 (SB.865.65) and said Mortgagee having elected to declare all sums secured by said mortgage immediately due and payable because ol the several defaults of tho Mortgagor and no proceedings ot low having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by »o.d mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power ol sole contained in said mortgage has becomn operative: NOW. THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue ol tho power ol sole contained in toad mortgage ond the statute in such cose mode and provided, the said mortgage will be lor eclosed by o sole ol the promises therein described, or so much thereof os may be necessary at public auc­ tion lo the highest bidder at the Barry County Cour­ thouse. 220 West State S' oet. Hastings. Ml 49058 that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in ond for sod County on October 26. 1995 at 2 p.m. local time in the forenoon of said day. and said mortgage will be sold to pay the amount then due on said mortgage together with fourteen percent (14%) per onnum interest, lego) costs, attorney lees and also any taxes, insurance premiums ond ony sum or sums which may be paid by lhe under signed mortgagee which it deemed necessary to pay to protect its interest in the premises, which sod premises are described in said mortgage os DESCRIPTION A parcel ol land in tho Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigon. described os: Commencing at the West I /4 post of said Section 34; thence N8T32OTT along tho East ond West I /4 line of sod Section 34 a distance of 1672 29 feet, thence S0CT27 51 ~ E at right angles to sold East and West 1/4 Imo. 1327.55 foot to tho North lino of tho South 1/2 ol the Southwest 1/4 ol said Section 34 ond the true place of beginning, thence continuing S0CT27-51" I. 449.65 feet; thence N89-32W E. 210.10 feet to an existing fence on the West line of o parcel of land formerly owned by Fonder; thence S0T02W W. along said West lino to the con tor I me of tho Wonondogor Crook, thence Westerly and Southerly along the centerline ol said Wonondogor Crook in a down stream direc­ tion until said centerline intersects a line which is 1430 fool East of and parallel to tho West lino of said Section 34; thence Southerly parallel with said West Section line to the South lino of said Section 34; thence STT52 52 W along said South Section Imo, 570.00 feet to a point which lies N89*32'S2~ E. 060.00 feet from tho West 1 /4 post of sod Section 34: thence N01 *47W W parallel with tho West hno of sod Section 34 a distance of 1325.59 loot to the North lino of the South 1 /2 of tho Southwest 1 /4 of said Section 34; thence N89*42,27" E along said Nonh lino. 781.85 foot to tho place of beginning. SUBJECT to r-ghts of the public ond of ony governmental unit in any pan thereof taken, used or deeded for street, road or highway purposes. SUBJECT to easements and restrktkx-s of The redemption period will bo one year from the lime ot such sale. DATED AT CHARLOTTE MICHIGAN Sept 9 1995 I YLE B SKALLAND Attorney lor Mortgagee 107 W. Lawrence. P.O Box 280 , Charlotte. Mi 48813 (517) 543-3606 SUZANNE TESSIER Mortgagee 49 Riverview Rood NowCosHe. NH4X3854 (10/19) Out of despair Odor of perfume Dear Ann Landen: I'd like to share some information that saved my life. Last year, my world seemed to be falling apart. I had trouble keeping my mind on track at work and home. My thoughts were con­ stantly racing. I lost all pleasure tn my hob­ bies and started to feel as if I were a burden to my friends and family. I would cry at times for no reason. I found myself drinking loo much and taking medications to relieve aches that my doctor could not explain. I didn't know what was wrong with me. but I couldn't continue to live in such constant agony. While in the public library. 1 noticed a flyer about National Depression Screening Day. It had several questions that hit home. The flyer mentioned a free screening al a nearby hospital. 1 decided at that moment that 1 need­ ed to go. I saw dozens of people at the screen­ ing. and 1 realized I wasn't alone. Since I've been in treatment. I feel like a new person Day-to-day problems and pressures are no longer overwhelming. I've made my way through the darkness that kept me a prisoner fcr such a long time. If any of your readers have feelings of despair. I want them to know they can find help just as I did. — Elizabeth in Somers. N.Y. Dear Elizabeth: Depression strikes more than 17 million Americans each year. Unfor­ tunately. less than half the people with depres­ sion actually seek treatment. Depression can result in serious disturbances in work and social and bodily functioning. Unlike sadness or "the blues." depression does not respond to good news and can last for months or years if left untreated. Symptoms of clinical depression include diminished interest in activities, changes in sleep or eating patterns, restlessness or slug­ gishness. fatigue, difficulty in making deci­ sions. feelings of worthlessness and thoughts of death or suicide. No one has to go through life depressed. There are free, anonymous depression screen­ ings available on National Depression Screen­ ing Day. Thursday. Oc. 5. Participants will be able to fill out a self-test for depression, discuss the results with a mental health professional. hear a lecture on depression and pick up free brochures, educational literature and community resource lists. Participants who score positive for depression will be given a referral for a full examination. Anyone can find a screening site in their area by calling 1-800-824-8466. This toll-free number is especially for my readers. Depres­ sion doe* not hare to overtake your life. Help is available. Call today. Dear Ann Landers: How can I tell my favorite waitress that her perfume is killing my appetite’ Each morning, "Jasmine" greets me with a hot cup of coffee and a fron­ tal blast of the botanical garden. I don't want to hurt her feelings, but the aroma is not only overpowering but nauseating Ann. maybe you can remind folks that heavy perfume does not lake the place of regular hygiene. 1 hope a word from Jasmine's favorite columnist will wake her up. — Can't Wait to Smell the Coffee Again in Sarasota. Fla. Hello. Jasmine: This is Ann talking. Soap is cheaper than perfume. Use it. Buy American Dear Ann Landers: Do you have room for one more letter about why young people are not gening jobs? I know why. Check the manufacturer's tag on the back of your blouse, dress, coat or suit. Chances are good that they were made in Sri Lankea. Bangladesh. Pakistan. Thailand or Indonesia. There used to be factory jobs for Americans who were not well-educated, but no more. Our factories are now located overseas. Between the greedy politicians and the unions, most of our products today are not made in the U.S.A. Just try to find a pair of shoes made in America. Do us all a favor. Ann. Tell your readers lo check the tags on their clothing and refuse to buy anything not made by our fellow citizens. — Annemarie in Philadelphia. Dear Philadelphia: Local consumption should be greater than what we spend on im­ ports. but the policy you recommend could have serious repercussions. If Americans refuse to buy products made in other coun­ tries. those countlies will most certainly refuse to buy ours. Then where would we be? Mickey Kantor, call your office. Give back ring? Dear Ann Landen: Two years ago I was engaged to be married, and "Kevin" gave me a I carat diamond ring valued al $12,000. The engagement was cancelled after six months by mutual agreement, before any wedding ar­ rangements had been made. We are both engaged to other people now. Kevin has jsked several times that I give the ring back, but ’ like wearing it on my right hand because it is a nice piece of jewelry. My CITY of HASTINGS It might surprise you to know what we do! Election Notice CLOSE of REGISTRATION Take notice that any qualified elector of the City of Hastings, County of Barry, who is not already registered for the odd year general election to be held. November 7. 1995. Registration will be taken at the office of the City Clerk each working day until Monday, October 9, 1995 on which day the City Clerk will be in her office between the hours of 8:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m. tor the purpose of receiving registrations of electors qualified to vote. SHARON VICKERY , City Clerk Hastings, Michigan Part-time ACCOUNTING DEPT. CLERK WANTED Approx. 30 hours per week. 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These idiots who propose legalizing drugs should be forced id live with an alcoholic for a year or so. — No State Except Concerned. Dear Concerned: Have you considered joining Al-Anon? If not, I recommend it. As for the "time frame." it depends on your threshold of tolerance. It could be that calling it quits miglM be the jolt she needs to dry up. I suggest that you talk this over with a professional. Forget to sore some of our favoeue Ann Landen columns? ''Nuggets and Doozies” is the answer. Send a self-addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 {this includes postage and handling) to: Nuggets do Ann Landers. P.O, Bax 11562. Chicago. Hl.. 6061142562. (In Canada, send $625). Copyright 1995 Croton Syndicate, Inc. GIRL - Mr. and Mr*. Michael Henning arc proud to announce the birth of their daughter Ashley Rae Henning, bom at Butterworth Hospital, weighing 7 lbs . 8 ozs. and 20 in­ ches long GIRL, Alyssa Leigh, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 10 at 11:14 p.m. to Brian Gerber and Jolene Roberts. Battle Creek, weighing 6 lbs.. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Kaieb Scott, bom at Rmnock Hospital on Sept. 11 al 5:22 to Kevin and Marie Curry. Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs.,^1 at. and 19 inches long. BOY, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hickey of Big Rapids wish to announce the birth of Derek Charles. He was bora on Friday. Aug. 4 at 8:15 p.m. at Mecosta County General Hospital. He weighed 6 lbs.. 8 ozs. and was l8‘/i inches long. He is the grandson of Bill Hickey of Freeport. Patricia Saint Amour of Sunfield and Mr. and Mrs David Siliman of Big Rapids. He is the great-grandson of Dan Hickey of Lake Odessa. Gladys Johnston qf Mason. Donald Blundy of Portland and Mar­ ine Blundy of Ionia. GIRL, Sidney Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 11 at 8:11 a.m. to Darcie Davis of Hastings and Todd Dudley of Lacey, weighing 9 lbs.. 2% ozs. and 2114 inches long. GIRI., Sarajean Corrine. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 14 at 11:05 a.m. to Marilee and Brian Osterink. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 5'4 ozs. and 21 ft inches long. BOY, Evan Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 15 at 12:08 a.m. to Jason and Tracy Brown. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. I3U ozs. and 21 inches long. Martin Alien Salski, Hastings and Jennifer Lucille Hill. Hastings. David Charles Payne, Jr., Delton and Tam­ my Lynn Peterson. Delton. Troy Alexander Barker. Hastings and Karen Lynn Spitzley. Hastings. Wayne Edward Neitzke, Woodland and R.ibecca Sue Martin, Lake Odessa. Michael James Ward. Nashville and Diane Marie Alieva, Nashville. Duane Darren Anderson, Dowling and Jen­ nifer Lee Watson, Dowling. Anthony Frederick Ruelas. Delton and An­ drea Susan Liceagit. Deltor. James J. Barnum, III, Hustings and Cheryl Ann Bowerman, Hastings Car! Joseph Leinhart. Nashville and Melissa Elizabeth Coon. Nashville. Robert Lloyd Hinckley, Hastings and Linnia Jane Harris. Hastings Mark Eugene Smith. Delton and Tammy Lynn Duron. Delton. Steven Lee Price, Bellevue and Erica Lee Eaton, Hastings. Michael Scott Hall, Freeport and Tammy Lynn Welker. Freeport. Carl David Miller, Hastings and Sharon Irene Coolidge, Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 28, 1995 — Page 9 □e to Time A further look at rural schools byJoyce F. Wc^nbrecht The following was written by Lucille DeWitt Hecker about her experiences while leaching in the rural school systems. Reflect tons "Oh. the pleasant memories I have of those years in the 1930s when I was initiated into a career of teaching in the country schools of Barry County. “I was 19 pears old, with one year at Barry County Normal beyond high school. Mabel Clark, principal of the County Normal, had the task of preparing us in those short months, •o develop into mature and understanding young adults. Toward the end of the term, she invited us to her apartment at the Sinker House for our first “Tea.” Tanner School, Rutland District No. 4 “I remember the Tanner School in Rutland Township where those lovely, bright children. Genevieve Pease Hall. Portia Mc­ Cleary, the Coleman and the Moe children made my time there so pleasant. “I roomed with the Humphreys. Mr. Hum­ phrey was a marvelous cook and could make a delicious meal out of almost anything. "My room was off of the parlor and the on­ ly heat was in the dining room. I'm sure that fluffy featherbed saved my life that winter. “I was to be married that summer and the Coleman children gave me a pair of Bantam chickens. Quaihrap School, Maple Grove District No. IFR “Al the Quaihrap School, south of Nashville, we had two talented girls, Alice Cheeseman and Margaret Lowell. One day a mother sent a package to be delivered to one of their mothers. Curious about its rnaarntr, the girls opened the package and found a man’s nightshirt, which the seamstress mother, had made. One of the girls put the nightshirt on. long sleeves dangling. The other girts stepped to the piano and we had an impromptu "Dance of the Nightshin.” Both Of the girls took piano lessons from Mrs. Graydon Andrews. “I also look piano lessons from Mrs. An­ drews. 1 memorized ‘The Rustle of Spring' ’and played it on her grand piano at the spring ‘fecital. Oh happy day. 4 “Vance Cheeseman. a second-grader with sparkling eyes and a mischievous smile, read with such animation that he brought the characters in the stories to life and the whole school listened when he read. T boarded with the Fred Fullers across the road from the school. Their daughters. Alice, Wilma and Mary were about my age and we sang, played the piano, traded cloches and had many good times together. “Sadie, their mother, sent over a hot lunch for me every day. bound up the kids wounds and treated poison ivy and nettles with naptha .,«P“On Sunday nights when my boyfriend (Laurence) would bring me back from my weekend at home. 1 would try to enter the house quietly. Sometimes the bed slat on which the coil springs rested would shift and when I jumped into bed that slat hit the floor with a whack and awakened the whole house. Beteh School. Maple Grove Dfctrct No. 8 -The Beigh School, built in the I921X. had a basement with a furnace, a lunch room with tables nd benches and a pitcher pump. On either side of the front door were cloakrooms and chemical toilets. “Helen Willms Kesler, at the McKelvey Beigh School students (front row, from left) inane toung, Roger &naw, Raymond Guy, (middle row) Iva Belson, Carl Ayres, Wayne Pennock, Earl Blake, Vert Young, — Shaw, Archie Belson, Vera Ayres, —, —, (back row) Marley Ayres, George Belson, Mildred Flanney, Lucille DeWitt Hecker, Teacher, Grace Pennock, Sylvia Smith and Hubert Decker. Quailtrap School students. School. Maple Grove District No. 6. and I held our PTA together. She directed a play. ‘Beads on a String*. We were invited to pre­ sent it at several other rural school PTA's. One night, as I said. ’Let s start this off with a bang.' lhe rope that held the stage curtain broke and the curtain came down with a ‘bang*. "Roger Shaw was a bright and talented kid At 9 years of age he composed the music, wrote the lyrics and the script for the Easier program “On the last day of school we entertained the parents by ‘Winding the Maypole'. This was an old English celebration in the villages to commemorate the return of spring. “A pole was set up with streamers (strips of sheets dyed). The children sang and wove the streamers under and over until lhe pole was covered with bright colors We had decorated the yard with lilacs and all went well until the bees attacked. Then we had lhe added activity of the ‘Battle of the Bees'. "We skated on the pond, slid and skied down hill in the winter. We gathered Mayflowers in the spring and participated in the county-wide field day held every spring. “1 remember when a music project was sponsored by Michigan State University, the Beigh School received the award for the best mo»-c scrapbook in the county. To learn the arrangement of the instruments in a symphony orchestra, we cut pictures from catalogs and pasted them in the correct positions in the scrapbook. We learned to dance the Highland Fling and performed it on the stage of the new Central Auditorium. “We built a Dutch Village on “the lunch tables, 'hung' George Washington on the wall above the blackboard and helped the eighth grades cram for the state tests, which had to be passed to graduate from the eighth grade and to enter high school. “We pressed lhe leaves of trees and learned the many kinds of oak trees in the area. We identified the birds who came to the win­ dowsill to cat crumbs from our lunch pails. We made topography maps from flour, sugar and water. At a piay store of tin cans, boxes used a little book of orthography. I'm not sure how much we learned, but we had fun saying ‘Esau Wood sawed wood'. “We learned about the solstices and equinox by making charts of the sunrise and sunset from the Fanner's Almanac. "Rose Cook was the first county nurse. We were taught the value of good grooming, balanced meals and about having one’s own drinking cup. "Maude Smith, Barry County School Com­ missioner. had in her office the Barry County Court House, a collection of used books. Each month I borrowed a box of books for the pupils to read. “We designed invitations, Christmas cards and Valentines for art class and tried to write messages that were legible. “Most were willing to learr arithmetic if it meant that they could write on tie blackboard. “I learned to chop wood, prime the pump, build the fire, pump up the Aladdin lamp and drain the radiator of my 1928 Chevy. Hosmer School, Cmtteton Dtotnct No. 3 "Al the Hosmer School, at Christmas we pantomimed ‘Why the Chimes Rang’. The cathedral chimes rang only when the greatest gift was laid on the altar. The musician brought his violin, the King even laid his crown on lhe altar, but still at> sound of the chimes was heard. “Then f-a-r up in the tower they heard the chimes. When they looked toward the altar, all they saw was Imic Pedro, who had laid his only coin on the altar, having given tlie rest to various people in need as he trudged down the road on the way to the cathedral on Christmas Eve. His was indeed the greatest gift of all. “Then came the day when Jack Semrau, a first-grader, was killed at home by a passing car. At the funeral. J sang. ‘Little children. Lucille DeWitt Hecker on the steps of the Beigh School. little children, who love their Redeemer, are lhe jewels, precious jewels. His loved and His own.’ "Those children's creativity, wit and talents instilled in me a love of children and a sense of respect for the American public schools. “Those who know me realize that love and respect still bolds for the children and the schools of today. "As I look back 60 years to those days, I have food memories of those children and fellow teachers when we lived in an era that was passing from view. Now whenever we meet, we recall thos- days as if they were yesterday, and wish that we could live them all again." Lucille DeWitt Hecker, along with her late husband. Laurence Hecker, have shared their talents, their resources and their love with the people of Barry County. Both were very active as volunteers at Charlton Park and Lucille continues to work with dedication to com­ munity service. PUBUCAT10N AND NOTICE OF MEAMN8 HU No. 95-21720-NC --- yt.Cv IZOOVTT. . ,, , ■ _ , aRBvVin U. ‘TTlw X - iivuTWV Social Security No. 363-60-0541 and J—ico MoUno MoMn. Social Security No. 33*-92-9942. TAKE NOTICE: On October 23. ot feaSpuo.. In tho probate courtroom. 220 W. Court St.. --------------------- 4- <----- .. ------ HI ^oru< .. nastiogs, wwenapor,, oe.ore non. n._ Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo held on tho petition for change of name of Christine Elizabeth amtvwi to tnrnnne citzaoein rornanoo* ana Uooka Linda-Jane Melvin lo . ettica Lindo-Jane Fernandos. This change of name Is not sought for fraudulent intent. Date: September 25. 1995 Christine Elizabeth Melvin 12226 Burchett PUinwoH. Ml (616)664-5375 (9-2B) Face to Face and piay money, we learned to count change. “We learned to love lo read by listening every morning to ‘The Wizard of Oz’. ‘The Secret Garden’ or Anne of Green Gables'. To enunciate clearly and to learn phonics, we About Gynecology Gy-ne-col-O-gy - A branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women. Oscar de Goa. NLD, board certified, and Jeffrey Dinges, MJD, board eligible, are Pennock Hospital's full-time obstetrician/gynecologists. These OB/GYNs provide comprehensive care for females of all ages. Including adolescents. Surgical procedures include alternatives to hysterectomy without major sur­ gery, pelvic reconstructive surgery, operative laparoscopy including laser surgery, laparoscopic tubal ligation, removal of fibroids, cyst removal D&C and LETZ (Leep ExcisionTransfer Zone) for abnormal pap smears. Other procedures include fine needle aspirations (removal of fluids), endome­ trial biopsies, colposcopy, surgical biopsies, removal of cervical polyps, place­ ment and removal of IUDs and Norplant implants, injections of hormones and amniocentesis For more information on Dr. de Goa or Dr. Dinges call 948-3116. PENNOCK HOSPITAL Quailtrap School In 1928. e A New Vision of Health 1009 W. Grwn St. • Hast>09«. Ml 4905S �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 28, 1995 Central has annual ‘pet day’ 'Mindy* is a tiny one-year old Yorkshire terrier, being shown on ‘pet day* by owner Alex Greenfield. "Baby" the goat is going to see the other children at Central Elementary, wniie owner Courtney Barnard tries to direct her. LEGAL NOTICE: Nonet or mortqagc bale Dofoult hawing b««n mod* in th» condition* of o cwlom Mortgage mode by RICHARD J. ROACH, a Mngle man. as Mortgagor, to NATIONAL SANK OF HASTINGS a Federal Banking Corporation, of Hotting*. Michigan. ae Mortgagee dated July 6. IWO. and recorded in the office ol the Register of Deeds lor the County ol Barry and State of Michigan, on July 9. 1990. in liber 502 ol Mor tgages. on page 55 through 58 on which Mortgage ^tere is claimed to be due at the date ol this notice, lor principal and interest, the sum ol Twenty-eight Thousand Three Hundred One t 72/100 ($28,301.72) Dollars, and no proceedings Sowing boon instituted to recover the debt now re­ maining secured by said Mortgage, or ony port thorool. whereby the power ol sole contained In said Mortgage has become operative; Amber Peck (right) shows off her little beagle "Polly" to Joyce James. A nearby Airedale also seems interested. 100 a» o cta* Eootan Oorllght Time b, oltomoon ol said day. and said promises will bo sold to pay the amount so os aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 10.47 percent in­ terest. legal costs. Attorneys' loos ond also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgage doos poy on or prior to tho date ol said sale: which said promises are described in said Mortgage as fol'ows. to-wit: Tho West 1/2 of Lot 98 and all of Lot 99. Porker's Lakewood Plat fl. according to the recorded plot thereof as recorded In Libor 3 ol Plots on pogo 82. Yankee Springs Township, Barry County. Michigan. Redemption Period under Michigan Low (MSA 27A.3240) is six (6) months Tho period ol redemption will be six (6) months from dote ol sole. Doted: September II. 1995 NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS. A Federal Bonking Corporation. Mortgagee LAW OFFICES OF WK. BUR 8 BYINGTON By Bebsrt I. Byington. (P-77621) Attorneys for Notionci Bonk of Hastings Depot low Offices of Wilbur B Byington 272 West Apple Street Hostings. Ml 49058X1248 (10/12) LEGALNOTICES^HH __________________________________________ :------- 1 Bedford. Ronald Von Smgel and Jock Morren Approval of Pine Hoven Estates Photo Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bodford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor ii s easy wnn a nuie neip irom nuiireuresi oian with buying any style of HomeCrest cabinetry, and we ll give you a Kitchen Aid multi-function stand mixer tor FREE1 Choose from HomeCrest s wide selection ol styles toatunng quality -"== nonneo u MORTOAQE BALI BYNOPStt RUTLAND CHAWTCI TOWNBMP fip4s-bir2O, IMS Offer ends October 31 1995 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat. 9 to 12 105 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-3906 II (9-28) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael W. Srebesmo ond Jonke Kay Slobesma. his wile, to First Federal of Michigon. Mortgage x, dated August 19. 1995, ond recored on August 22. 1991. in Liber 522. on pogo 37, Barry County Records, Michigon, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Five Thousand Throe Hundred Thirty Dollars and *9/100 Dollars ($95 330.69). including interest at 9 750% per annum. Under tho power ol solo contained In said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, ol the oast door entrance to the Court House In Hastings. Michigon. at 10:00 o'dock a.m. Local Time, on November 3. 1995. Said promises ore situated In The Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigon and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST I 4 OF SECTION 8. TOWN 4. NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION WHICH IS 335.0 FEET SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 260.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 127.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 208 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 208.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE EAST LME OF SAID SEC­ TION. THENCE NORTH 365 4 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION TO A POINT WHICH IS 485 0 FEET SOUTH FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES WEST 398.90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 /4 OF THE SOUTHEAST I /4 TO A POINT WHICH IS 934 0 FEET EAST FROM THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 0b MINUTES X SECONDS WEST 832.7 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST IZ4 TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SA© SEC TKDN THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 65 47 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THAT PART LYING EAST OF A LINE WHICH IS 33.0 FEET WEST FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION AND ALSO OVER THAT PART LYING SOUTH OF A LINE WHICH tS 33.0 FEET NORTH FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION During the 12 month* immediately following the •ole. the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property it determined to be abandoned purtuant to MCI A 600.3241a. the pro­ perty moy be redeemed during the X days Im­ mediately following the sole Dated September 1. 1995 First Federal of Michigon AAorgagee N. Michael Hunter (P29256) 1X1 Woodword. 10W Detroit Ml 4822b Barry County Red Cross Director Karen Despres (center) with Marguerite Beckwith (left) and Elizabeth Scheerens. •: Barry volunteers win Red Cross awards Marguerite Beckwith and Elizabeth Scheerens received the first-ever Michigan American Red Cross Awards. Sept. 9. While not everyone eligible for the “Golden Service Award" could make it to the formal presentation, it was presented to 38 ladies from all over Michigan. There were no men eligible for this award, because (obvious­ ly) most of them were fighting a war. When the years of service were all added up. k was reported that these women had given more than 2.000 years to the American Red Cross. Red Crass Director Karen Despres said. “There ts absolutely no way in the world that I can thank all of the volunteers that serve the Barry County Chapter, but I would like them all to know how very much they are ap­ preciated by me and the board of directors.’’ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 28, 1995 — Page 11 ‘Cider lime’ features Revolutionary re-enactment A short worship service was held in the field at Bowens Mills on Sunday before a Revolutionary War battle reenactment. Participants in the Revolutionary War Day al Bowens Mils came from ae far away as Detroit and Chicago Thia unidentified man came from Detrod. The British drag their cannon onto the "battlefield- at Bowens Mills Revolutionary War days during Sunday's reenactment. The women were aho part of the battles MOSTOAOS MU In thia particular Dame at oowens Mils Sunday, the British lost. They must put their rifles with the muzzle to the ground to show defeat. \______________z Bowens Mills lias colonial wedding : DoloresJ. (Krebs) Gasper \ HASTINGS - Dolores J. (Krebs) Gasper, 63, of Hastings, passed sway on Wednesday, September 20, 1995 at Pennock Hospital. She was born on June 11,1930 in Hastings, the daughter of Leon and Florence (Greenfield) Krebs. She wu raised in Barry County and attended Hastings and Nashville Schools, graduating from Nashville High School. She married Leo 1. Gasper on June 17.1949. Mrs. Gasper wu an active member of Welcome Comers United Methodist Church in Hastings. She wu preceded in death by her husband, Leo; parents; brother, Duane. Surviving an ha son, Philip and daughtain-law, Janet; grandchildren, Carrie, Shawn, Mickey and Mike of Hutings; sista-in-law, Marge Krebs; special nieces and nephews, Jeanice, Keith, Leon, Kenny, David, Denise; plus many other nieces snd nephews. Funeral Services wen held on Saturday Septcmba 23, 1995 at tire Maple Valley Alec Koptzke from Milwaukee plays a flute during the Revolutionary Day at Bowens Mills. He portrayed one of Butler's Rangers at the "Cider Time* event Sunday. - When histone Bowens Mills was host for a Jtevohntooar) War re-enactment last Satur­ day during an "h’s Cider Time" festival Dotouh ha* occurred In o Mortgage trade by Marian ft. RuprtgM to Rondrt J. LowoU aid Christopher ft. Buono. datod Fubnxxy 24.1995 and recorded on February 26. 1995 In Uba 625 Pogo 732. Barry County. Michigan record*. Tho Mor­ tgage will bo forechoed upon by mU of tho pro­ perty ot public auction to tho highoot bidder an November 3. 1995 ot 2d0 p.m. ot the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Harttag*. Michigan 49056. Tho property will bo told to pay die amount then duo on the Mortgage. «dikh amount currently to Twelve Thousand Four Hun­ dred Thirteen DoHar* and 30/100 (112,41X30). together with interest at fifteen percent (15%) per annum, legal cost*, attorney fee*, and any taxa* and insurance that tho Mortgagee pc^r* before the sale Tho property to commonly known as: 3590 Lawrence Rood. Hotting*. Michigan 49056 and to legally described a* follow*: P.P. 08-002-014-202-00 of Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan; Commencing at a ppiron tho North lino of Sec­ tion 14. Town 2 Morth. Kongo 8 Wert. distant Eart 330.00 foot from tho North quarter poet of void Sec­ tion. thence continuing Eart along said North auc­ tion Uno. 165.00 feet, thence South 264.00 loot, thence West 165.00 foot, thence North 264.00 feet to tho place of beginning. And commencing at a point on th* North lino of Section 14, Town 2 North. Rango 8 Wert. distant East 495.00 feet from tho North poet, thence conti­ nuing East 85.00 feet, thence South 290.00 foot, thence Wort 230.00 feet, thence North 26.00 loot, thence Eart 165X0 foot, thence North 264.00 feet 616-669-8 IBS Chapel-Gentha Funeral Home in Nashville with Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial wu in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be nude to Welcome Corners United Methodist Church. Arrangements wen made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. CHECKING ACCOUNTS peekend. two of the re-enactors decided to have a colonial-style wedding for the public lo f David and Donna Bronson of Kalamazoo pvt each other a few yean ago while working together at a plastic company near Galesburg While going toother and because they love 18—y. the two decided last year to become gaembers of the Northwest Territory Alliance. > group of Revolutionary War re-enacton pho travel around midwestern stales peekends portraying living history. Several months ago. David proposed to 0onna Instead of having a typical modem Church wedding, they decided to be married £ a colonial period-style wedding with their enactor friends at Bowens Mills. Z~ “I’ve been real nervous about this wedding. P the days came closer to it." said David, portly before the ceremony was to begin ?We wanted everything to be just right, to be •athentic kocing. and correct '' The btide wore a colonial period wedding dress and matchng bonnet, which were fashioned a link bit more fancy then cloches of the penod worn io church. The groom was dressed in an American Continental military dreu uniform . but he lacked a sword. After the 16-minute ceremony was finished, a bagpipe player escorted the newlyweds in a procession to walk between two lines of military soldiers, who had drawn their swords m a salute and formed an archway for the young couple to walk underneath This weekend at histone Bowens Mills, the “It's Cider Time" festival senes weekend will find guided tours of the mill's living quarters, the 1860s Bowens House, and tours of the 1840s Plank House Introducing six new checking programs that reward you for banking with us. Banking at Old Kent just got better. 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The Lady Saxon also saw the lead slip » as dose aa a free throw with 1:23 left on the clock. From lhe 1:10 mark to the final 26 seconds ot the game, each team bad a possession and each team turned lhe ball ova. The score was 54-53. Hastings went lo lhe free throw line for a one and one with 26.6 seconds left to play The firn shot hil the rim and careened into ■be hands ot a Red Arrow. Down the floor raced the two teams, Hastings looking lo steal lhe ball. Lowell looking to draw a foul or a game-winning field goal. From lhe sidelines Kowalczyk ordered strategy changes to her scrambling team and waited lhe outcome. "Would they give up a last-second basket?" she surely must have it* co nerseu. Solid picks set by lhe Red Arrows seerred to open driving lanes, but Janette Jennings used her speed lo close them. Jennings had Cotean Lofkis scores two of her live point* against Lowal, by going under the Red Arrow delender. HHS hosts ‘Kid’s night of the stars/ Tuesday Kids throughout the Hutlngs school district recently look home with them from reboot, an application for "Kid's night of the stars' to be held on Johnson's Reid at Hastings High School, Tuesday evening High School Athletic Director Tim Jobnatco said this non-competitive night of fun and healthy activities is an effort to bring the stars of tomorrow in touch with the stars of today. "We'd like to see the young kids come out and meet the kids who are stan today on our high school teams. These older kids can be very good role models for the youngsters and we want to bring them together in a non-competitive setting." Johnston said. Athletes from all the high school sports, with the excepuoo of the basketball team which is on the road, are expected to be at the event. Races have been arranged for kids from three to 12 years of age. Kids under three run m the 16-yard Little Dipper Dash, three Beam Boogie, five and six year olds in the 100-yard Shooting Star, seven and eight year olds in the quarter-mile Lighting Boll, nine and 10 year olds in the three-quarter mile Planetary Pursuit and 11 and up in the one-mile Comet Cruise. The night is s participation-based event to promote fitness, community involvement and fun. Each participant receive* a souvenir bag with a t-shirt, finisher ribbon and "lots of goodie*.’ The athletes from the high school teams will be on band to cheer on the children throughout the events and offer helpful tips on physical fitness and health. Johnston said parents will also be a pari of the event as they can be there with their children, encouraging them in a friendly environment where everyone will be a winner. The cost for the night is $10. For more information or extra application, contact Johnston at 948-4409. and four year olds in the 25-yard Moon HHS road racers split with Wyoming Park, last week The Hastings girls cross country team defeated Wyoming Park 23-32, but the Saxon boys lost 16-47, Sept. 20. Chanssa Shaw placed first overall in the OK White meet, clocking in al 20 minutes, 16 seconds. Lori Maiville placed third overall at 21:18. Laura Thomas was fourth at 2139, Kristen Schlachter was fifth al 22:10 and Gina Shumway was 10th at 26:19. Tim Rounds kept the boys team from being swept out of the top seven scoring positions with a fifth-place time of 18:47. Ryan Willard placed ninth at 19:24, Rob Dtxoc was 10th at 19:27. Malt Birman was 13lh at 19:37 and Paul Koutz was 14th at 19:50. Justin Yates finished with a time of 21:12, Chris Olmsted at 21:24 and David Koutz at 2133. The Hastings girls placed fifth at the Waverly Invitational, Sept. 14. and the boys 11th out of 13 teams. (Due to a sports department error, this information was left out of last week's paper) Shaw was the No. 1 runner overall with a personal-best time of 18.05. Thomas placed eighth at 21:31, Maiville was 17th at 21:59, Schlachter was 23rd at 22:08 and Shumway finished 69th at 27:37. The boys team had Rounds finishing with a personal-best time of 18:05. Paul Koutz was 50th at 19:20, Willard was 57th at 19:38 and Dixon was 58th at 19:42. Birman came in with a time of 20:15, Olmstead finished at 21:11. Yates at 21:19 and David Koutz at 22:57. Coach Paul Fulmer said the teams are progressively bringing in lower times and continuing to work hard through the season. banner SPORTS I 1 the night of nights in her varsity career with a game-high 21 points. But lhe total could have been tarnished with the team losing. Emily Dipen was everywhere on Lowell's top scorer Elana Richmond. Richmond was given Utile time to get free and less time to set up for a shot. A shot was put up from the baseline by the Arrows' second highest scorer Tammy Stauffer, but the accuracy was missing, a scramble for the ball pushed it away from the basket and time wound down. And Kowalczyk trembled Former junior vanity coach Steve Kaiser, who had been reporting the game for local cable Channel 12. came down to talk with Kowalczyk after the game. "Good job. Katie." he said. That was a good call putting Dlpert on her (Richmond).' "Thanks." she replied. "I knew she was good enough, but 1 saw our lead slip three times there al the end and I was beginning lo wooder....' The Saxon bad lost a few close games, some which they bad been winning. In the Anal minutes. The Saxons improve their OK record to 2­ 2 and overall to 2-6. "We made some smart decisions and look care of lhe ball in the game." the coach said. "We bandied their pressure defense pretty well and Emily (Dipen) played some very good defense." The Saxons bad played an up and down game, scoring 20 in lhe firs; and eight in the second period. At the break the Saxons had given up its eight-point lead from the first quarter and settled for a 28-28 tie. The Lady Saxons scored 19 to the Arrows' 14 in the third period, but were outscored 11-7 in the final eight minutes. "We played to win in this game." Kowalczyk said. "We didn't play not to lore.’ Jennings put Hastings up by eight 50-42 to open the fourth with a long triple from three feet outside the arc. Over the next six minutes Hastings was outscored 9-2 with Stephanie lUes crashu j the basket for the lone basket In that time frame for Hastings. Rachel Young. Hastings' second-highest scorer with 16, found a free lane with 1:23 for the Saxon's final score of the night. Sending Lowell to the free throw line al the end was not a very probable choice for Kowalczyk. The Arrows bad made 17 of 19 tries on the night and the Hastings conch would not have liked to see them go It for 20orl9lbr21. ........ Hastings shot a little belter than 50 percent from the charity stripe, making eight of 14 tries. Jennings and Colleen Loftus both bit three of four tries. Jennings will take the stats from her third quarter play any day. She had 13 of her points in that eight minutes. Young wu nearly shut down after scoring 10 of ber 16 points in the first. The Lady Saxons will boat Northview in its fifth OK While game, tonight (Sept 28) and travels to Ionia Tuesday. DK golfers place 4th in KVA tournament The Delton varsity golf team got a fourover-par 39 froro fteabman golfer Mike Kammeraad, Tuesday. on ill way to a fourth place finish in a KVA Jamboree. Coach Kent Enyart said Kammeraad baa broken 40 on several occasion* during practice, but this waa Ma first in Kalamazoo Valley Awnri—inn play Delton's No. 1 golfer. Ryan Vliek ran into trouble on one bole, and ended up with a 41. He said be bad shot a three-under-par 32 earlier In the week, but one bole stuffed him with five extra stokes during the jamboree. Marv Cook posted a 44 for the team and Scon Hovanec carded a 46 for lhe Panthers. Mattawan tore up Mullenhurst Golt Course with a team score at 149. Manawan also bad the match medalist in the person ot Ben Liggett, who fired a 33. Enyart said Mattawan was in its stride. Tuesday and their team showed great scores with 33.37.39 and 40. Kalamazoo Hackett was second with 159, Kalamazoo Christian shot a 164, Delton bad a 170, Paw Paw was fifth at 172, Pennfteld bad a 177 and Parchment recorded a 186. The leant is at Manawan today (Sept. 28) to dose out the regular season. HMS 7th grade basketball results The Hastings Middle School seventh grade combined basketball team lost to Maple Valley. Tuesday night, 22-17. Kai ley Lyons and Kathy Anderson were the Hastings top scorers with four points each. The Blue team lost a 21-16 battle to Ionia, last Thursday with Katie Welton leading the Hastings scoring with four. The Gold team lost 30-19. Anderson led Hastings with eight points and Kristen Wildem led on defense with seven rebounds. The seventh grade Blue team lost to Lakewood 16-12, last Tuesday. Welton was the leading scorer for Hastings with four points. The Gold team pulled out a late win over Lakewood 22-19. Katie Noteboom led the team with eight points, six of which came in the final quarter, and Wildem had six points. Delton freshman golfer Mike Kammeraad shot his his best score of the league season, Tuesday, with a team­ leading 39. Delton's No. 1 golfer Ryan Vliek. watches Ns tee shot on the par 3 No. 6 hole at Mullenhurst. Hastings 8th grade hoopsters rolling ' The Hastings eighth grade basketball teams continue to roll with the Blue team winning 44-7 and the Gold team winning 52-9 over Ionia teams Sept. 21. Leading scorers for the Blue team were Janelie Nichols and Dannie Eaton with nine points each, Angie Miller with eight and Katie Alierding with seven. Annie Mead had four points. Laura Hu­ bert. Vai HefTelbowcr and Heidi Schmidt had two and Jessica Gole had one point. Miller led the team with eight rebounds and Eaton had seven For the Gold team. Jill Williams had 18 points, Virginia Jennings had seven and Su­ san Hubbard and Leah Pumford had six points. Jessica Crowley and Stephanie Conrad had four points and Michelle Griggs and Katie Williams had two points each. Crowley had 11 rebounds to lead the team and Hubbard had nine. Jennings dished off ■ seven assists. x The teams also defeated Maple Valley, Tuesday night, the Blue team posting a 2715 win and the Gold team a 40-19 win. For the Blue team. Eaton and Nichols led the scoring with eight points each. Schmidt had four, Christy Anderson, Mead and Heffelbower had two points and Gole had one point. Eaton led the boards with six. Crowley, Williams and Conrad had eight points for the Gold team, Jenn'ngs had six, Katie Loftus had four points and Pumford. Griggs and Hubbard had two points each. Crowley and Williams had seven rebounds each, Jennings had eight steals and two assists. Both teams are 5-0 this season. e /u. ’ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 28, 1995 — Page 13 Hastings soccer team starts slow, falls to F. H. Central The Hastings vanity soccer team came out slow and gave up three firrt-half goals to Forest Hills Central. Tuesday. The Saxons didn't organize a sustained attack oo the FHC goal until the final 20 minutes of the coolest and lost the OK White game 4-1. Il was the second loss of the year for the Saxons and first in the OK White Hastings fc now 5-1 and in second place in the league and 9-2 overall. Central Is now alone atop the league standings al 6-0. Travis Moore scored the sole Hastings goal with a 40-yard chip shot over the keeper's head. "Our players didn t mark up well and Central came at us with a lot of overlaps god switches." coach Doug Mepham said. "The boys began back pedaling as the ofTense came al us." Mepham said the Saxons began realizeing they could mount an effective attack late in be contest, hot couldn't finish oft the drive. ■ "We had a very hard time finishing (the drive) by putting the ball In the net." be paid. Hastings bad 19 shots oo goal and Central had 14. : Hastings will bon Lowell tonight (Sept 27) as the team opens the second half of the season Mepham said the win Hastings secured eartier ibis year over Lowell was Tuesday Mixed - Pin Seekers 12-4; Lammo'i Clowns 12-4; Viking 11-5; Advanced Commercial Printing 104; Neighbors 8-8; Lockshop 8-8; Hastings Bowlers 8-8; Consumers Concrete 6-10; Black Sheep 3-13. Mens High Games & Series - D. Salazar 177; G. Heard 218; D. Blakely 213; M. Beck 180. Womens High Games A Series F. Ruthruff 199; B. Norris 167; D. McCole 178; K. Love 565; S. Salazar 189-427. nMMI)' MlXm Mr. Bruce's 10-2; Kelly 's Keglen 84; Gtrrbadt'a 7-5; Rowdie Girts 6-6; Dewey's 6-6; 3 Pomes Tack 66; Hastings Bowl 66; South Shore Salon 66; Babes A Bats 5.36.5; Michdob 5-7; Hartzlers Tours 44; IM Lassies 2.5-9 5. High Cararf S. Lancaster 207; R. Stapiey 195; D Hughes 190; M. Snyder 185; E. Juhaaon 180; L. Potter 179: H. Service 176; S. Brown 176; L. Friend IW — High Serie* M Snyder 548: S. Lanedarer 542; R Stapiey 508: D. Hughes 536. Friday Monee Mixed I Q A A Wiggle 10-2: Rocky Four 9-3; Four ■bn9-3; Working On It 9-3; Gtlktrn 84; Get tucky'i 7-5; Gutter Dusters 7-5; Three Phrues Tack 66; Four Rs 66; Heads Out 6-6; Keglers 66; Ten Pins 5-7; Laie Comers S-7; Sean Service 4-8; Rusty Four 44; Mid­ dle Lakers 44; Odd Balls 3-9: Big O's 1-11. Men's High Gaea * Series: J. Barnum 245. 613; W. Brodock 247. 619; T Ram water 236. 595: C. Purdum Jr. 232. 620: S. Peabody 217. 581; R. Robbins 210. 582: M. McKee 214. ?«; W. Lydy 225; A. Jenkins 202. Women’s High Games 4k Scrim: K. Becker 197. 548; G. Money 194. 560; J. Lydy 187.487; S McKee 186. 500; V. Green 182. 532; S. Tinkler 190; R. Brummel 166. Bowierettes Dorothy's Hair Styling 7-1; Bennett In­ dustries 62; Hecker Insurance 3-5; Carlton Center Excavating 26: D. J. Electric 1-3; Kent Oil 1-3. Gand Games A Series: H. Coenen 169; N. Porter 161. 473; S. Dunham 185. 486; J. McMillen 194. 452; M. Garber IK. 463; R. Murphy 163. 447; E Ulrich 175. 466; B. Hathaway 178,480. N. Goggins 138; T. Red man 1-4; S. Merrill 161. 466; L. Dawe IK. 464: S. Drake 173. 446. Thursday A.M. S Hummers 10-2; Lucky Shots 9-7; Hastings Bowl 84; Varney's 8-8. LeHarves 8-4; Bosley's 7-9; Question Marks 7-9; Valley geeky 7-5; Leftovers 44. Goad Games A Series: K. Thomason 210. 578; E. Vanasse 202. 525; C Stuart 164. 470; M. Atkinson. iW. 467; S. Salazar 175. 450; P. Johnson 141. 403; B. Norris 147. 397; B. Sexton 142. 375; L. Bahs 177; I. An­ drews too. Tuesday Nite Recreation « Our standings after three weeks of bowhng are as follows: Carlton Center Excavating and Harder-Warner are lied with 9 points. Barry Automotive 8, Cross Country Homes 7. Fair­ child's 6. Woodland Boys 5 and Freeport Elevator has 4. Good Games: E Olsen 231; J. Buehler 191; B Redman 193: B. King 206; T. Wieland 207: R. Wteland 195; D. Lambert 196.222. Good Series: J Buehler 520; E. Olsen 555; B. Redman 537: T. Westbrook 530; T Wieland 555; R. Wieland 554; D. Lambert 605; K. Greenfield 511; M. Martin 512. Tuesday Trios Three Blind Mice 9-3; Three Ponies 7-5; Easy Rollers 7-5; "Trouble " 7-5; Mill s Lan­ ding 614-514; Day By Day 5-7; T.N.T. 414-714; Three B's 2-10. Good Series: S. Vandenburg 192, 558; J. McMillon 232. 518; S. Kent 170. 455; C San Inocencio 191. 485: L Potter 169. 489; J. Conger 155.451. Good Games: D Seeber 155; A. Garrett 136; T. Phenix 147: S. Day 145; J. Wickham 100; L. Allen 150; L. Trumble 142: D. Nelson 138 considered a "fluke" by the Red Arrows. In the most recent win al East Grand Rapid. Sept. 21. Hastings' Jeff Storrs, a left forward, scored lhe Saxons' first goal with an "aggressive play" in lhe first minute of lhe game. Il was his second goal in aa many games. Hc would score again after EGR tied the score early in the second half at 1-1. Mepham said Storrs is "very focused now. It's taken him the first half of the season to see how be fits in with the seniors." Mepham said the team remained "focused" after East tied the score and Pascal Bussman and Stores were able to score for the Saxons and the win. Saxon JV kickers lose 2 league games The Hastings junior varsity soccer team dropped a pair ot league games, falling 2-0 to Forest Hills Central. Tuesday and East Grand Rapids 4-1. last Thursday. Derek Johnson scored the lone goal for Hastings with an assist coming from Larry Bailey. The Saxon arc 4-5-1 overall and will be hooting Lowell tonight (Sept. 28). Senior CHaem Friend 8-4; Moucoulis 8-4; Jesick 8-4; Otis 7-5; Schlacter 7-5; Woodmansee 66; Kuempel 66; Nash 6-6; Dowding 66; Brewer 66; Calvin 5-7; Brodock 5-7; D. Hall 4-8. Richardson 4-8; Snyder 4-8. Ladka* M. High Games & Series: B Essen 163.425; Matson 190.457; J. R>char^» 193. 455: K. Calvin 165. 470; Y. Markley 179. 489; O. Otis 164. 443; E. Ulrich 179. 426; E. Meseca.- 182. 437; R Kuempel 150; L. Wellman 137. Mb's High Games * Serin: J. Beckwith 160. 422; B. Terry 211. 554; J. Kmby 171, 477; W. Woodmansee 175. 479; O. Parley 188. 464; P. Olis 170. 428: B. Adgate 167. 461; C. Haywood 194; C. Roe 166; J. Dull 157; T. Spoelstra 170; F. Calvin 159. HYAA Football RESULTS: by Laurie Newtoa and Rob Loe Die coaches said the offensive line of Daryl Barnum. Chad Davis, Slaughter, re­ ceiver Sciba and quarterback James Kimmel had a strong showing against a stingy Harper Creek team, but were unable to con­ The Hastings third and fourth grade "Bad Boys' woo their third game of the season with as 20-13 victory over Battle Creek. Saturday. Drew Bowman had one touchdown and two point-after carries for scores and Heath VanBelkum hauled in the other two touch­ downs. According to the coaches, great defensive plays were turned in by Chad and Ryan Fer­ guson. Mickey Ray and VanBelkum. Due to an editing error. Heath Van­ Belkum s name was omitted from last week's results. He scored one touchdown, an extra point and had a fumble recovery. The sports department regrets the omission. The Hastings fifth and sixth grade Pan­ thers lost to Battle Creek 42-12. Joe Shaffer caught a 30-yard pass to open the game and lhe drive was finished off with a five-yard score by Brian Dounini. Ted Greenfield scored the team s second touchdown after busting the line and hus­ tling 60 yards. vert a second touchdown. Hastings golfers drop pair of duals The Hastings vanity golf team dropped a league contest to Northview, last Thursday, 165-190 and a non-lcaguc much up against neighboring Delton 163-178. last Wednes­ day. In the loss to Northview, oo ■ cold, wet and rainy Hastings Country Club course. Ja­ son Fuller and Jon Lawtence paced the Sax­ on I with 44 and 45 respectively. Man Styf carded • 51. Jon Jacobs a 52 and Eric Masse a 53. Delton's Ryan VUek was the medalist in die Hastings/Delttm dual with a one-over­ pur 37. Jacobs and Fuller were the leading Saxons with 41s. It tm Jacobs' best score of the Joe Shaffer had an interception and Bran­ doo Barcroft had several key defensive plays, according to the coaches. The fifth and sixth grade Hurricanes dropped a defensive struggle with Harper Creek 12-8 Dan Slaughter scored lhe lone Hastings touchdown 00 a nine-yard sweep. Man Seiba converted lhe two-point kick. Defensively for lhe Hurricanes, tackling was led by Brian Lee, Slaughter and Shane Todd. High Games and Series: B. Hathaway 191,537; K. Becker 192.533; T Christopher IK. 519; M. Snyder 182. 503; B. Wilson 185. 492; B. Johnson 170, 464; L. Yoder 167. 462; S. Drake 161. 439; E. Ulrich 168. 435; B. Norris 174. 484; R Kuempel 157. 430; B. Smith 146. 399; W. Perches 131. 368; B. Hesterly 124. 366. Y. Markley 191; S. Pennington 172; G. Otis 171. In exhibition play during the Northview match. Kroeger shot a solid 43, Chad Co­ enen a fine 49. Casey Alexander a 53 and Nick Thornton a 58. In Junior vanity action against Delton, the Hastings squad defeated the Panthers 195-208. Matt Barnum fired a 47. Alexander and Thornton had 49a. Coenen a 50. Styf a 57. Ryan Schnackenbeiger a 58, Charlie Cove a 59, Jeremla Johnson a 66 and Marc Hay­ wood a 75. YMCA September 26, 1995 A League: CJ Properties........................................... 3-0 Bob s Gun and Tackle.......... ...........................3-0 Leafwood Lumber........................... 5-1 Ink Spots............................................... 4-2 Hastings Burial Vault........ . ................ 2-1 Hanover/Garrison..............."............ 1-5 ICS Travel............. . ............................. '............ 0-3 8Lt^w: I ■ Flexfab................... .-........... A........... ............... Ranger Tool and Dib..',....«._...'.u............ 3-0 Bliss ' . an j " * -aji Goodenough Goodies...........'..‘.'S.Va.f'J'I rule office......................................................... 4-2 Ray James Electric. J. ......... 0-3 Broke Construction...........a :...i 06 Spencer Towing...J........ _i.......... k...'....... 06 ■ i. Ji z. »■ Suwfaiy Mixed B.S.en 11-1; Misfits 10H-IH; Rebels 10-2; Holey Rollers 8-4; Rednecks 8-4; Thunder Alley 7-5; Really Ronens 7-5; Freeman's 66; Short N Sweet 66; Friends 66; Fearsome 4 5-7; Get Along Gang 5-7; Dynamites 4-8; Load Hogs 4-8; Tasmanian 3ri-8ri; Diehards 3-9; Alley Cats 3-9; Begintiers Plus l-ll. Worans's High Games A Series: D. Snyder 259. 592; C. Wilcox 175. 454; N. Taylor 168, 454; E. Hammomree 179. 451; V. Miller 166. 438; D. Woody 159. 420; L. Friend 153. 397; D. Kelley 189: S. Sanborn 186; K. Becker 182; L. Beyer 166; N. Lambert 165; D. Seeber 164; A. Hubbell 152; M. Bowman ISO; K. Rentz 147; K. Sa­ fia 108. Mot's High Gama A Serio: C. VanHouten 266.602; J Barnum 224.600; G. Snyder 233, 585: C. Martin 202, 582; S. Krallman 197. 574; R Swift 199. 529; R. Snyder 185. 516; B. Rentz 199. 499; W. Friend 168.487; B. Miller 165. 478; B Hub^ beU 166. 469; J. Davis 162. 452; J. Eye 173. 429; K. Bushee 224; J. DeLaat 208: D Friend 191. F. Huey 182; M Crosa 179; G. Smith 168; T. James 160: K. Lambeth 212. Thursday Angels Nashville Chiro. 106; Melaleuca Inc. 106; Riverside 106; Outboard Inn 9-7; Strikers 9-7; Edward D. lones 8-8; Stefano's 7-9. NAPA Giris 7-9; Slyles-R-Us 66; Hastings Bowl 6-10: Mitcher-T 5-7: Cedar Creek 5-11. Good Gama A Serio: K Winnick 167. 461; T. Redman 179; O. Feldcamp 147; S. Sebastian 241. 593; D. McCollum 191. 515; L DeLong 186.464; K. Farr 186; C. Warner 162; L. Hayes 192; J. Lewis 167. 498; C. Burpee 150; C. Hurless 164; M. Wilkes 184. 477: N. Taylor 152; L. Hewitt 155; B. Weiler 185. 477; S. Snider 176; K. McMillon 194. 499; J. Hurless 181; D. Snider 183 The Delton varsity cheerleader! placed first In the Kalamazoo Valley Association competition, held Tuesday in Mattawan. The event is the first ot two held for lhe KVA teams. The two-round competition, first judged the teams on their ability to motivate the crowd with sideline chants, placards and poo-poms. The second round judges the team leader­ ship. coordination as a team, voice, facial expressions and floor mobility in a 60-90 second performance. The Delton cheerleaders placed ahead ot Kalamazoo Christian and GaleaburgAugusta and Mattawan tied for third. Members of the team are Wendee Bender. Shaunna Petkoft. Caaaey Tremeer. Mindy Cary. Nicole Searles. Charity Molitor. Stacey VanDyk. Monika Samis and Marcie Payne. The team is coached by Teresa Delaphlano. The second half ot the competition will be held Oct 28 al 9 am. at Galesburg High School. season In varsity piay. Mike Krueger shot a 45. Lawrence and Ken Rose bad 46s and Gee a 51. Snider Satellites................ ................. .*.....:...06 Wednesday PJH. League Misfits 9-3; Varney's Stables 9-3; Friendly Home Parties 7-5; Mace's Pharmacy 7-5; Hair Care Center 7-5; HAS Machine 7-5; Nashville Chiropractic 4:8; Eye A. Ent Special:.- : 4-8."^fVK]^*Bing34^TMBc* M................ ............ . .W Delton-Kellogg cheerleaders first in KVA competition NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be ‘HastfflgPBANNER Who Can Solve This Problem? Right now, in tome school districts. how to solve this equaton. And in some school districts, sixth school receive a flJphMMl wrthootWS having to face the question. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 TIRED OF RENTING? BUY A HOME NOW! Mr. Wonderful Happy 50th Thousands of repossessed and bank homes and properties available with little or no money down. To receive current list call toll freel -on 10-1-95. You still look great to me! — As Ever 1(800)378-4901 bwryCnmiy's Since 1964 our Strefctiercsse program has safety been taught by qualified, certified inaUuckxs. Al Classes Include cardiovascular fitness * muscle loom g ■ stretch­ ing lor flexibility. ■ ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO START EXERCISING! Ixt. H-Z417 x Qg) October 6, 7, 8 7 A H H Mason, Michigan Ingham County Fairgrounds (Arena Building) Exit Kipp Road off 127, follow fairgrounds signs. (south of Lansing) FREE PARKING October Session begins Oct 2,1995 HASTINGS AREA - Roll-A-Rama MORNING CLASSES Mon. & Wed 8:30-930 • Friday 4p-9p • Saturday 9a-5p • Sunday lla-4p • ■ Adults $5.00 • Child (2-12) $2.00 • Each day • EVENING CLASSES Tues. & Thurs. 5:45^:45 Present this ad for $1 OFF One Person High/Low • Aerobic Interval • Power Walking • Floor Work Not io be used in conjunction with and /or other docounu or coupons Lee Merriman - 945-5586 tWS HELP WANTED General instruction Paraprofessional (Teacher Aide) Four (4) positions available at Hastings Middle School. Apply to: Michael Spahr, Principal Hastings Middle School 232 W. Grand St. Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 616-948-4404 Deadline for applications is Friday, October 6, 1995 al 4:00 p.m. The Hastings Area School System is an equal oppor­ tunity employer. is excited to announce Our New location..“329 ----------------------- K ■ arxnE ROOM and MU Kt SERVICES • Hair Removal Waxing • Ear Piercing • Therapeutic Hand Waxing 329 N. Broadway, Hastings NORTH BROADWAY "---------------------- WOLF SUPER FAST TANNING BED. Hair Styles for the way you Hvu_. |NEW • And Our Specialty Haircuts, Penns, Color & Styling - CASUAL rod FORMAL - 945-5444 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 28, 1995 Couple sues Road Commission after auto accident from 1993 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Ca/L.The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Kt t real ion n allied HUNTERS!I! Tornado XR Magnum bow. 7yrs. cxcclkm condition, $175 OBO. 948-9302 GUITARS WANTED: Collec tor pays $100 to $5,000 for Gibson, Fender, Martin, Gretsch, National, Dobro. 1 -800-374-CLAY. Kt ill I stale GAYLORD: 10 BEAUTIFUL ACRES with boUd^xd clear ing. Short drive lo Stale Land. $8900, $500 down. $120/n».. 11% land contract Northern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118_____________ HOME FOR SALE ALGON­ QUIN LAKE. Beautiful 3 bedroom home with a gorgeous view. $94,900. Call 948-8985 Help Wanted SPORTS WRITER for five weekly publications, coverage of six local high schools. Must be able lo work flexible hours, good writing skills essential. Photographic abilities helpful. Send resume and work samples to David T. Young, J-Ad Graphics, 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 4nO58 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS­ TANT for insurance and finan­ cial services office. Experience preferred. I Seeming a definite plus! Send resume io P.O. Box 10, Hastings, MI 49058 BUILDING CUSTODIAN- to $7.22/Hr. Will train. 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee___________ HOSPITAL JOBS- to $17/Hr. Many openings. 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee________________ PART TIME: $8.75/ho«r. Prepare labels. Flexible hours, local areas. No experience required. 1-809-474-2802, ext. 336. lat’l LD Toll.__________ POSITION OPEN: LIBRARY PAGE. SHELVE BOOKS. ASSIST LIBRARY PATRONS FIND MATER­ IALS, OPEN MAIL, MAIN­ TAIN MAGAZINE FILES AND LABEL, SHELF­ READING, DATA BASE SERACHING. QUALIFICA­ TIONS: KNOW DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEMS, CONCERN FOR DETAILS, GOOD INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, PC COMPUTER EXPERIENCE. HOURS: 15 PER WEEK, AFTERNOONS AND EVENINGS. NO BENE­ FITS. $4.25 PER HOUR. APPLY: HASTINGS PUBL­ IC LIBRARY BY OCTOBER 6, 1995.____________________ SUNNY FRESH FOODS, a subsidiary of Cargill, Inc. is currently hiring for their further procevring facility. We are seeking a full-time Quality Assurance Technician 2 for our Lake Odessa facililv Specialized skills include HACCP’s Quality Assurance and GMP’s. Must be flexible hours arc 2pm to 11pm, they will vary with weekend work required. Employment with Sunny Fresh Foods will be contingent upon passing a phyv ca! which includes a drug and alcohol test Please apply in person at 3100 Bonanza Road, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 or send a letter of application with resume and references by Octob­ er 9. 1995. No phone calls please. "Equal Opportunity Employ­ er, we do not discriminate on lhe basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, nabooal origin or disability. WAREHOUSE/SHIPPINGto $7/Hr. Many train. 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee RABBITS FOR SALE: Hima­ layan, Dwarf Hotot, Mini Rex (broken chocolate, Californian, c hornlate, sable, seal, tortoise, white). Call Robin al 623-5870 I or Kent / hank } oit CARD OF THANKS Our sincere thanks to our family and friends for the many acts of kindness shown us during the recent loss of our mother, grandma, and great grandma. Your love, prayers, many cards, and flowers hr'-r been our strength al this time. To Pastors Kay and Melin Pratt, Country Chapel UM.W. and Mr David Wren. Thanks so much." Your kindness will always be remembered May God bless you all! The Family of Inez McCarthy Husinew 'services BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging and finishing special­ ist Insured and guaranteed work. Call Journeyman Brian Slade, 616-374-4338.________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE Trimming &. remov­ al, insured. Reasonable. Rand­ om Hcsteriy, 945-2545. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Debt consolidttion•Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hows. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-806-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. STORAGE: Boat, Cm. RV, Motorcycle. Inside. Heat avail­ able. A.R.S. Manufacturing. Delton. 616-623-3926________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regulx. or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. /•’or Salt \uionioitve. 1989 PONTIAC SUNBIRD IrE, automatic, cruise, tilt, air, cassette, sunroof, tow mileage, excellent condition, $5,200 OBO. 945-9747_____________ 1991 TOYOTA PREVIA MINIVAN, 7 passenger with CD player and dual air, $13,000. 616-367-4843, 5pm-9pm or leave message: 616-374-3221 1992 FORD CONVERSION VAN: 302 V8, automatic, loaded, power mirrors, central air A heat, color TV, fiberglass running boards, one owner, 27,000 miles. Blue A silver. 945-5025.___________________ '81 FORD GRANADA,4 door, new tires, exhaust, $650 OBO. 948-9302____________________ '93 JEEP CHEROKEE COUNTRY 4X4, Turq/Gold, 6-cyL, automatic, loaded, docu­ mented maintenance, 70,000 highway miles, new Eagle GA’s, $16X0- 948-4314___________ FOR SALE: 1992 GMC Jimmy. 2-door, 4wd, Vortec V-6, fuel injected. Every option available except power seals. Black. Call 517-569-3103, after 5:00pm. $12^00 WANTED:Nail Technician Call 945-5444 Lifestyles [ • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Sept. 26. 1995 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West StateSt., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monddy through Friday. Printing, growing commercial shop Is looking for an experienced Prepress Person Send resume and/or qualifications to Attn.: Rob Mitchell J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 RICE LAKE ONTARIO, Cedar Cove Resort. New winter­ ized housekeeping cottages. Boat rentals. Good fall fishing until November 15th. 905-342-3110_______________ SMALL CABIN IN TOWN oo the river, $310 per month. Call Leonard at 948-2808 after 6pm. Mobile Homes GRAND VALVE HOMES: The housing experts. (Formerly True Value Homes). LOTS OF LOTS AND HAPPY HOMES' Now open with many models and early bird specials al Yankee Springs Meadows newest addi­ tion. Low down payments and easy terms to qualified buyers. Call Sandra now for details! 616-795-7900 ( niiniiuiinv \ niici ^ ADOPTION Our deepest wish is for a baby to love and share our warm, secure and happy home. Call 1-800-224-1492_____________ BASKET WEAVING CLAS­ SES starting soon! For informa­ tion call Zandy Belton (616)-758-3202._____________ “IT’S CIDER TIME FESTI­ VALS"... HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS / PION­ EER PARK. Watch cider made I antique water powered press. Music, Good Food, Apple Dumplings / much more every week through October 21!! PLUS: Sept 30 - OcL 1: Tours Victorian “Bowen House" A Mills Quaint Living Quarters, Apple butter making. October 7-8: Fork River Free Trappers (Mountain Men) Encampment Oct 14-15 Civil War Encamp­ ment. Bring Cameras. $3.00 adults, $ 1.00 kids. 11 am - 4pm. 2 miles north Yankee Springs State Park entrance. 795-7530 I or Sale 25 HOOVER & EUREKA Upright Sweepers. Guaranteed. $22.50. Dennis Dist, St Johns, 517-224-4822._______________ 3 PIECE LIVINGROOM OUTFIT. Includes couch, tove seat and chair. Brand new, 3 coton to choose from. Sacrifice $275. Dennis Dist, St Johns, 517-224-4822._______________ BEAUTIFUL QUEENSIZE Brass bed with Sealy Postwpedic mattress set 2 months old. New $900, sacrifice $225. Dennis Dist., St. Johns, 517-224-4822._______________ BEAUTIFUL OAK FINISH 8 piece bedroom outfiL Includes dresser with minor, chest, head­ board, 2 night stands and full mattress scL 1 month old. Cost $1,250, sacrifice $300. Dermis Dist, St Johns, 517-224-4822. BEDROOM OUTFIT. Beauti­ ful oak finish. 10 pieces. Includes dresser with minor, chest of drawers, headboard, 2 night stands, 2 lamps and queen­ size spine-o-pedic deluxe mattress seL 1 month old. Cost $1,400 new, sacrifice for $350. 1-517-699-4148_____________ FILTER QUEEN VACUUM CLEANER. Late model, includes all attachments and power nozzle. Runs great Cost $1,250. sell $225 Dennis Dist.. St. Johns, 517-224-4172 FOR SALE: Marshall Wendell Piano, antique, orginal ivory, detailed. $200 OBO. 948-9302 FULLSIZE MATTRESS Set and Frame. Used but firm condi­ tion. $45. Dennis DisL, St. Johns, 517-22^4822.________ KINGSIZE DELUXE Mattress Set "Piltow Top". 2 weeks old. Includes frame. Cost over $1,100, sacrifice $275. 1-517-676-6414______________ LADIES CREAM COAT with cream mink collar, $25. 6644983.___________________ MATCHING COUCH, toveseat and chair. Beautiful "multi color". 1 week old. Asking $300 1-517-699-4148______________ QUEENSIZE SEALY POST URPEDIC Mattress Set. "Luxury Firm". 2 weeks old. Cost $850. sell for $250. 1-517-699-2251______________ QL’EENSIZE WATERBED with mirrored bookcase head board. 6 drawers, and waveless mattress Cost $850. sacrifice $120 Denms Dist.. St. Johns. 517-224-4822._______________ SOLID WOOD BUNK BED. Complete with mattresses. Excellent condition. $95. Dennis Dist. St John, 517-224-4822 by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A civil lawsuit has been filed against the Barry County Road Commission seeking damages for a traffic accident that one woman claims is the result of poor road con­ struction by the county. Attorney Frank Chambers Grand Rapids, on behalf of Sharie Elliott and her husband. Pat Ellioa. of Hastings, filed the suit in Barry County Circuit Court Monday. The suit seeks more than $10,000 in dam­ ages for pain and cnotional distress as a re­ sult of her 1993 accident. Sharie Ellkxt was a passenger in a 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by her son. David, on Sept. 23, 1993. The car was al a stop sign on Coats Grove Road at the intersection of Barber Road when the accident occurred. The Elliotts' car pulled out onto Barber and was struck by a 1979 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Juice Ann Orman. Elliott claims in the wit that she suffered 'serious impairment of bodily functions and permanent serious disfigurement" from the accident. She said she suffered a closed bead injury with bleeding, left fractured ribs, pulmonary contusion and a lacerated fore­ head. As a result of the injuries, she has suf­ fered distorted vision, neck pain and asym­ metrical pupils, according to the lawsuit. The suit charges there was "insufficient sight distance" between the stop sign and Barber RoaJ, which caused David Elliott to pull in front of Orman's vehicle. The suit further states that the Road Commission has "the authority under Michigan law to maintain Coats Grove Road. Barber Road and their intersection in a condition reasonably safe and convenient for the public to travel" on The wit alleged the county road commission: • Negligently failed to properly design the road al the Intersection. • Failed to properly construct the roads at the intersection. • Failed to property inspect and evaluate the condition of the roads. • Failed to maintain accident data from lhe intersection • Failed to correct lhe "defective and unrea­ sonably dangerous nature of lhe roads, in particular their intersection " Barry County Road Commission manager Jack kineman said die department had not yet been notfied of the civil suit, and could not comment on 1L Elliott is seeking compensation for medi­ cal expenses, emotional distress, impaired earning capabilities, interruption of normal living and a loss of enjoyment and pleasure of life. Her husband, Pai Elliott, also is seeking damages for “loss of companion­ ship, assistance and consortium" with his wife. Atto.uey Chambers could not be reached for comment. Middleville woman attacked white walking by Karen Mauck Slqff Writer A Middleville woman woke up In a ditch Monday evening after being struck on the head while walking. Ellen Lehnert was walking alone on Dun­ can Lake Road between Noffke and Garbow roads Monday evening when she was struck on lhe forehead and knocked unconscious. She awoke in a ditch and was found by a passing motorist, who look her borne. Maureen Furst. Lehnert's daughter, said lhe truck driven by (he suspected assailants drove past her as she walked on Duncan Lake Road. The truck then turned around and drove up behind Lehnert. Flint said Lehnert re­ members this because the track was playing loud music. She turned around to see who was behind her. and was struck oo the right side of her bead with an unknown object. -They Juat left her in the road until a nice young man stopped and got help.* Furst said. Cheryl Blain, a neighbor ot Lehnert, said it was a Thornappie-Keftogg High School senior who found Lehnert shortly after 8 p.m. She estimates Lehnert was attacked be­ tween 7:15 and 7:45. Lehnert waa transported by her husband to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released, according to the Michigan State Po­ lice at lhe Wayland Pent Furst said Lehnert has a concussion and stitches. She said her mother is recovering, but has a headache The suspects In the incident are described aa two teenaged white males, one with light hair and the other with brown hair, driving a light colored pickdtp truck without a cap. Police said It has not been determined what Lehnert waa struck with or why because nothing was stolen tram her person. Anyone with information about lhe sus­ pects can call the Michigan State Police in Wayland at (616) 792-2213. COURT NEWSt A Plainwell man pleaded no coolest to a charge ot assault for tryi.g to run down a police officer with his vehicle. Mark Morris. 39. pleaded oo contest to a charge ot felonious assault and malicious de­ struction ot police property. He also pleaded no contest to being a habitual offender, which would raise lhe maximum sentence be could receive to slit years In prison for each charge. t In exchange tor the oo coolest plea, prose­ cutors agreed to drop additional charges of driving with a suspended license, and assault with intent to do great bodily harm. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction can be entered, but it is not an admission of guilt in any other court matter, such as a civil suit. Morris was accused of trying to back up into a Prairieville police officer who was at­ tempting to arrest Morris in April. Sentencing has been scheduled for Nov. 2. Morris also pleaded to charge of fleeing and eluding police, but sentencing for that charge has been delayed. • A 32-year-old Plainwell man wax sentenccd to u much u eight years In prison on drug charges. Chris Shue wu sentenced to two lo eight years in prison for possession of analouges and delivery a manufacture of marijuana. Shue's attorney admitted that his client used so be a methamphetamines addict, and wu arrested twice In 19 days fa drug charges, but be has since stopped all drug use. He also argued for a lesser sentence for Shue because he has bean problems. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said he had to put Shoe in Jail' for a lengthy period at time. The only decision is jail or prison." * A Shelbyville woman was sentenced for violating terms of her parole. Jennifer Daniels. 19. received four months in jail, with credit for 113 days al­ ready served, and was ordered to attend bait camp. Her probation was extended until September 1998. Daniels broke probation rules by filing a false police report. • A Wayland man pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a Gun Lake party in June. Douglas Oele. 22, pleaded guilty to two counts of resisting and obstructing a police officer. In exchange fa his plea, the prosecu­ tor's office trill drop a habitual offender charge. Oele will also testify in a trial against others arrested at the party. Sentencing has been set fa Nov. 9. * A 23-year-old Hastings man stood mule to charges that be tried to escape from police at the Barry County Courthouse lut November. Joseph Roath stood mute at his arraign­ ment oo charges of escape while awaiting trial for a felony and resisting and obstruct­ ing a police officer. Roath threw himself out at a second story court bouse window Nov. 2, 1994. In an ef­ fort to escape his sentencing. Pretrial has been scheduled fa Oct. 11. ■ Trial dates have been set fa a Hastings man accusal of drunk driving Robert Webb. 29. will be in court Oct. 30 fa a trial oo charges ol operating under the influence of alcohol, third offense, and driv­ ing with a suspended license. A backup trial date of Nov. 27 wu also set. • A Wayland man was sentenced to Jail fa stealing a car. Robert Vanderwoudc, 41. was sentenced to fow months in Jail and given credit tor 1 IS days served fa unlawful driving away of an automobile In May. He wu also ordered to serve five yean ot probation. * A trial dale has been scheduled fa a Hickory Corners woman accused of theft. Barbara Mann wu bound over fa a Jury trial Nov. 27. She Is accused of larceny over $100 and conspiracy to commit forgery of a «ito warrant. • Two jury trials for a Shelbyville teen have been scheduled Christopher Cook will face a jury trail Nov. 27 oo a variety of charges, including assault wilh a dangerous weapon, carrying concealed weapons, malicious destruction of property and disturbing the peace. An Oct 30 trial hu been set fa a charge ..< carrying concealed weapons. T Police Beat: ........................................ .... .... ■■■■................................... .............. ........ .. ........................ ... ----------------- --------- Swing sets missing from school Playground equipment wu taken from the Delton-Kellogg Elementary School playground sometime over the last month. Four swing sets and a slide, which had been replaced with new equipment, were taken from a scrap pile between Sept. 5 and 22. said Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik. The school wu deciding whether to sell or auction off the old equipment when it wu discovered missing. One large, complete swing set and three smaller sets, and one 10 feet long slide with ladder were taken. Value of lhe equipment has yet to be determined. Cargo weight too much for truck A pick-up truck carrying more than twice its weight lost its load going up a hill and ended up blocking traffic for more than six hours. Horace Coppernoil. 50, of Grass Lake, was traveling up a hill oo Maple Grove road near M-37 Sept. 16 when he lost control of his vehicle. He was driving a one-ton pickup, which was towing a 36-foot-long flat bed with a two and a half ton army six by six vehicle, converted into fanning equipment. The truck could not pull the weight up the hill and started rolling backwards. The flat bed staled backing own the bill and came knee, according to a report from the Michigan State Police. Hastings post. The flatbed broke away and rolled over, and Coppernoil lost control of the truck and hit a tree. The force of the impact knocked down the tree. The tree and lhe flat bed both lay across the road, blocking traffic. Four wrecker trucks had to be used to clear the scene, police said. Coppemoll and his wife. Laura, were treated at Pennock Hospital for their injuries. He was cited for hazardous driving for driving with too heavy a load. Driver hits loaded school bus A bus full of children wu Strack by a high school student driving to school u lhe bus turned into lhe elementary school parking lot in Delton Wednesday morning. Brenda Sheldon. 17. of Delton wu transported to Pennock Hospital after driving her car into the path of the turning bus on Delton Road. One of lhe 44 children aboard lhe bus wu also transported by Delton EMS to Pennock wilh neck pain, according to Barry Township police. Sheldon was died fa not allowing enough distance between vehicles. • A 21-ycar-oid Freeport man wu ar­ raigned on four charges ot stealing. Jason Thompson pleaded na guilty to two counts ot larceny under $100, safe breaking and embezzlement under 5100. He faces a prison term ot any amount ot lime up lo lift fa the safe breaking charge A pretrial hu been set fa Oct. 11 • A Charlotte man pleaded na guilty to a charge of criminal sexual conduct Kenneth Martens. 49. pleaded na guilty at his arraignment fa CSC in Ibe fourth de­ gree, which Involves force or coercion. He faces a two ye ar prison sentence. A pretrial hu been set fa Oct. 12. • A Delton man pleaded no contest to criminal sexual conduct charges against him. James Hubbard. 66. pleaded no contest to second-degree CSC involving a girl under 13. Under Ibe plea agreement with prosecu­ tors. a five-year cap on a prison sentence will be reooromended. Sentencing will take place Oct 12. • A 58-year-old Hastings man wu sen­ tenced in charges of indecent exposure. Richard Davis wu sentenced to six months in jail, with credit fa 20 days al­ ready served, and ordered io pay $1,000 in fines. He wu given lifetime probation, and ooe of the terms of probation is he is not al­ lowed to loiter. • A 33-year-old Woodland man wu ar­ raigned on sex charges. Dennis Allen pleaded guilty lo second-de­ gree criminal sexual conduct, which in­ volves inappropriate touching. The victim wu a boy under lhe age of 13. In exchange fa the guilty plea prosecu­ tors will recommend Allen, who is mildly retarded, receive a Jail sentence of no more than 30 days, tether probation, and order oo unsupervised contact with children under age 18. Sentencing has been sei for Nov. 2. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-10-05.pdf 81514fde1ad2aa9d0238a093343a39e9 PDF Text Text rastihgs public ueun 121 S CHURCH SI. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 >891 A pictoral look at Homecoming Grid season two-thirds over SeePage 12 See Page 3 Car-deer crashes not on upswing? See Page 14 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY. OCT. 5. 1995 VOLUME 141. NO. 33 News Briefs Wbiiiiii nl Society Omer Is Oct. 19 The Berry Ci—ry Histoneal Society wiB here in 31« Mutual banquet Thon 4ey. Oct. 19. al the Middle Vffla Bn A socW time it scheduled for 6:30 p.uu. followed by dinner, wtuch trill in. cM> twkey bnact and Hawaiian ham. ■Mind potatoes and gravy, green beans flneudfae. mated salad, rolls and btn■r. pumpkin and apple pie and choice of nafln.cn or milk. Onan apaahar win be Jerry Monon, who waa a news reporter at the Boole Creek Enquirer and News and was fame, far "aprlagtime walks'' through fle coancyute in aoachwest Michigan bnwneo 1973 ml IW7. Three ot the ■eBo covered portion. of Barry County. Morton wiU preeea a slide program. "From MicNgan U3.A. to Romania " Diaaar reaaradiOM are required They wffi be taken anta Morday. Oct It, by Diana Philips (945-9516). Coal ia $12.50 per person. Hospice moves to new location tarry Cnmanaky Hospice has moved IB offices from 301 Michigan Ave. to 450 Meadow Run Drive. Suite 200. Hastings. Motorim should take M-37 south (Haaiwrr Strotti to the firn road east paat An Meade Auto Sales The telephone number remains 94M452 ‘AS HaNows Eve’ at Chariton Park Historic Chorlton Park trill have an "AB HaUtrw's Eve" celebration from 3 ■ 6 p.m. Berm day. Oct. 21. The program is far children under 12 ■ad there adult ampanicm Activities will include a Jack-oLasastn comeM. doughnuts on a string. nuryreUing. oM-fartfoned treats and hay ridas puHod by draft hones. lack I.san i nr must be submmed far jalgiag by 4 pm. Storytelling trill be « 5:15 end 6 p.a. Contest winners will be asmnenced around the bonfire. Alfathtinn is $3 for children ages 12 and andar and adults accompanying flea can m for SI each. Tickets, wbfch are available M the Chartton Park office. Feipauach More* in Haatings and Defoou. Cart's la Nashville and Fnaoor'i in Middlevine, must be pur owed by Oct. 27. For more information, call 945-3775. Flu, pneumonia •hot* available The Barry-Eaton Diatrict Health Depu latent will hare a flu and paauMOam clinic each Thursday in Oc­ tober from nova m 4 p.m. at the Thoma* Menon Han is Hastings Fht shoes coat $7 each, pneumonia floB are $10 and tetanus shots are free. Woodland trustee resigns position Mike Winkler has resigned his real on She Woodland Village Council, effective Sept. 25. Winkler, who had served on the coun­ cil for 12 years, is moving to Grand ^T*replacement will be appointed ■ council's next meeting Oct. 16. The appoiaaee will serve ■ least until the March 1«6 election Council, airport panel will meet The Hasting* Crty Council will have ■ workshop with the City/County Airport Commission al 6:15 p.m. Monday. Oct. 9 at the airport terminal The purpose of the session is to discuss possible airport oupsovements. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 25’ ‘Contract services' biggest issue in Consumers talks by Chudy J. Smith Staff Wn ter Consumers Power Company Bid represeoutirea of It* local union have been unable fa reach agreement on a new contract since last rummer. The Mumbling block is due to what local union president Keith Murphy of Nashville describes a a debate about assurance fa pro­ vide quality service to customers. Con­ sumers Rower sees It as a way to provide flexibility In the workplace of the future. Murphy said though many issues were discussed during contract negotiations, the biggen issue. w» not wages or benefits, but contract language that be said would result in "contract services." Consumers Bower officials want a clause in former contract agreements stricken from future agreements. The clause says. "Il will be the policy of the company to maintain a force of sufficient sire to lake care of the ex­ pected regular work of the company." Murphy said that clause, which assures that enough employees will remain on staff to provide necessary services is the only pro­ tection that these employees have against regular positions being replaced with sub­ contractors. He added that besides protection for his workers, there is another reason for caution when contracting for outside service*. "Consumers has contracted for some out­ side services, and there have been problems.* he said. "Some of the employees are not well trained in safety precautions, either specified by consumers or by MIOSHA (Michigan Occupational Safety and health Act). *To agree to this change In language would be suicide for our workers." he said. "I do not believe that letting this work to the lowest bidder is io line with providing safe and reliable service that our customers are accustomed fa and are paying for," be said. Murphy also expressed concern that when a problem occurs, such aa lack of service due to a norm or a gas leak. Consumers Rower customers deserve safe and efficient service. Something, that be believes, outsitf i contrac­ tors may not be able fa provide. "If a storm causes extensive damage and people loss their service, local employees Win arrive on the scene much sooner than an outsider" said Murphy. $m CONSUMERS, continued page 2 New solid waste planning committee being appointed by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Two yean ago when the issue of amend­ ing the Barry County Solid Wane Plan was first brought up. the Barry County Board of Commissioners was charged with appointing a Hanning Committee to study the proposed amendment and make recommendation* to the full board Terms for that commitlee were for two yean, and Is controlled by statute, as are the representatives who serve on it All of the terms of the committee tnemben expire this week. The County Board In August set a deadline for the last week of September to take appli­ cations from those who would like to serve on the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee, said James Bailey, chairman of the County Board State law specifies that the Hanning Committee members represent certain seg­ ments in the community: four members from the solid waste industry, who reside or do business tn the county, two from envi­ ronmental interest organizations, one from county government, one from dty govern­ ment. one industrial waste generator, one representing regional solid waste planning and three from the general public. Those who have submitted their names for the committee and the interests they would represent are: V. Harry Adrounie, environmental inter­ est; Evcrill Manshunt of Middleville, gen­ eral public; Manha Banish, general public; Laurie Yesh. general public; Sharon Gillette, from Browning-Ferris Industries, solid waste industry; Ken Kensington, Viatec Corp, industrial waste generator. Al Pandl. generator. Ken Neil, of Hastings Sanitary Service, industry; Jeff Mansfield. Hastings Deputy Manager, city government; Henry Valkema. industry. Bill Sweeney, industry; Clyde Morgan, township government/general public; James Schnackenberg. from the Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment, environmental interests; Dick Thomas, supervisor of Hastings Township, township government; Ed tenHaaf, industry; and County Commissioners Bob Wenger, Tim Burd and Bailey, county government. Danielle Dipert crowns Homecoming Queen Betsie Keeler as King Corey Seeber looks on at right. It was a marvelous homecoming lor Hastings, as I claimed its first O-K White Conference football victory, a 21-18 decision over towel. And the band played on... The Hastings High School marching band was an obvious part of the homecoming parade Friday evening downtown. The band this Saturday will be host for its own invitational, which wil feature 20 schools. Anti-historic district committee organizing Opposition to the creation of a historic district in Hastings is organizing. The Citizens Property Rights Committee, spearheaded by Gordon Barlow and Ed Damelewicz. met at the Tick Tock Restau­ rant Wednesday evening to discuss strategy, which may include a lawsuit. The formation of the committee is the lat­ est move in the continuing controversial saga of the historic district. After the City Council last July rejected a proposed ordi­ nance to establish the district, proponents mounted a successful petition drive to get the question on the ballot in the city's Nov. 7 election by collecting more than the min­ imum of 614 signatures required. The idea of creating such a district first surfaced with the appointment of a Historic District Study Commission more than two years. The committee, led by Reg Peurach and Esther Walton, researched historic dis­ tricts from other communities and began the process of writing a proposed ordinance to set up rules and boundaries. The group also held two public bearings, one last fall and another Iasi spring, where opposing voices were heard. The main complaints were that the district covered too much ground. 34 blocks within the city, mostly along Green Street; that it would restrict homeowners as to what they could do with their homes; and would "add another layer of bureaucracy to city govern­ ment." Commission members and proponents maintained that a district would preserve and protect historic homes, would eventually raise property values and would enhance community pride and appearance. They pointed to successes of districts in other communities, such as Tecumseh, Marshall. Allegan and Grand Rapids. The boundaries of the district have caused some confusion. The original boundaries proposed by the Historic District Commis­ sion included Pennock Hospital and Fish Hatchery Park. The Hastings Planning Commission recommended that both be ex­ cluded before the issue went before City Council July 24. Council voted 7-2 to reject the ordinance. But Lisa Eberle led a petition drive that gathered 623 signatures of people who said they wanted to put the issue on the ballot. Council on Sept. 26 voted 8-1 to do just that, maintaining (hat the city charter re­ quires council either to place the issue before voters or approve the ordinance. When council made the decision, Mike Lyons charged that its action was against the principles of the U.S. Constitution. He con­ tended that the properties involved were given to people in land patents from the fed­ eral government before Michigan became a state. The Citizens Property Rights Committee contends that a historic district deprives citi­ zens of their civil rights and that the city is not immune from liability. Mark D. Osterman, an attorney frun Ithaca, was scheduled to be present at the meeting Wednesday night. He already has written a letter to council, on behalf of Bar­ low. protesting action favoring a historic district. See DISTRICT, continued on page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 5, 1995 B4s kids have new playground installed by “big” friends Students In Richard Pohja's construction trades class at Hastings High move an all purpose play structure onto its anchors. pon hold Boys State DISTRICT, continued... Daniclewicz said the group is considering legal action. The Citizens Properly Rights Committee also plans to meet Nov. 4. three days before the city- wide election. Other meetings also nr.y be scheduled. Anyone who wants further information about the group may call Barlow at 945­ 3200 or Danieiewicz at 945-4050. recognition supper lawranc, J. Bauer American lagion Poat No. 45 and Auxiliary Unit held the on-.-, nual Boy, State, Girl, State recognition .upper on Sept. 20. Pictured .tonding^-i from (left) c.e Judge Jame, Fl.her. repreuntlng Klwanl,. which .pontored oneS' of the boy, and one of the girl,. John Koalnksy, American legion Boy, State-1* Chairman, Aaron Schantz. Klwanl, candidate. Mary Brown, high tchoot’l Counselor who help, moke ho .election, and Shirley Neff, Girt, Stole Chairman.'1: for Auxiliary Unit No. 45. Seated (from left) are Aaron Baker. American legkxp;: Representative. Robin Acker, Auxiliary Representative and Jennifer Dukes. * Klwanl, reprewntotlve. Each boy and girl gave on overview of their week at Boyi>* State or Girl, State, shoring their experiences with legion and Auxiliary;-: members and guests. SOLID WASTE, continued... All of the people who applied except Burd. Bailey. Morgan. Gilette. Banish. Yesh and Pandl are serving now on the committee. Since there is no regional solid waste plan­ Construction trade students Aaron Van Syckie, Ryan GiBons. Corey Seeger and Josh leery are in charge of putting al of the bars in this dome in the right order. News Briefs ‘Feed Store’ show to return oct. 28 The Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society will present iu nest per­ formance. the ■ Pretty Good Follies. ' at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. M, at the Lakewood High School auditorium The show will include vocalists Doug Newton. Libby Kinsey and Kurt lueckstock. Director David McQueen and the Lakewood High School jazz band, and the Feed Store's "Morning Glory Rhythm Band " Also included will be sponsors such as Sunny Beans and Harvey's Comer Market and some new ones. Pets. Etc.. Dog Heaven Pet Food and Lover's Blend Coffee Of particular interest might be Yoder's Essen Garten and Baklava Factory. Ebersole Center plans open house The Ebersole Environmental Educa­ tion and Conference Center will have an open house from noon to 5 p.m Satur­ day. Oct 14. The center is located between Gun Lake and Wayland and features more than a mile of boardwalk nature trails, wetlands areas, a private lake and a climax hardwood forest Admission is free and activities will include guided and unguided trail hikes, catch and release fishing (bring your own batt*, canoeing, archery, hay ndes. children s games and cider pressing facility tours A chili dinner also will be offered dur­ ing the open house. Tickets are $4 for adults and S3 for children 12 and under Proceeds will go toward providing camp scholarships. For more information, call 792-6294 cm (517) 325-6348 Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m Monday at the Delton Kellogg Middle School. Ken Kahler of Delton will present a program about county fairs Coffee and cookies will be served The public is welcome Grief recovery series to start Barry Community Hospice will offer a five-week grief recovery senes of classes Tuesday evenings, beginning Oct. 10. at the new local office. 450 Meadow Run. Suite 200. Hastings Gnef recovery combines learning about the gnef process with a chance to talk to others who have lost loved ones through death There is no charge, but donations will be accepted For more information, or to register, call the Hospice office al 945-8452 Legislative Coffee slated for Oct. 9 The Legislative Coffee has leea set for Monday. Oct. 9. at the County Seat Restaurant at 8 a m. State Senator Joanne Emmons. State Representative Terry Geiger, and Mark Howe, repraenung Congressman Vern Ehler., will be prenere to.uJk about any issues the public might wish to discuss. The Legislative Coffees are sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. encourages ALL BARRY COUNTY CITIZENS to attend Gospel signers featured at Showcase Canadian gospel singer Jim Anderson and Bob and Donna Mallison and Doug and Amy Freeland will be featured at 6:30 tonight in the Musicians Showcase at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Anderson, who is pan of the Canadian television program. “100 Huntley Street, " has released an album '*911 for Jesus." The Mallisons, of Nashville, are known for performances at area chur­ ches and nursing homes. The Freelands, of Hastings, sing light contemporary Christian music. They are making their debut at the Showcase tonight, though Doug has sung with Denny Myers in Two True. Seating for the program is on a firstcome. first served basis Blood drive set at Gun Lake The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 1 to 7 m. Monday at the Gun Lake Community Church. The goal is 60 pints Anyone who is at least 17 years of age. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably gtxxl health and has not given blood within 56 days of the date of the blood bank is eligible to donate. Band invitational will be Saturday The second annual Hastings Marching Band Invitational will be held Saturday at Johnson Field. The invitational, sponsored by the Band Boosters, will start at 10:45 a.m. and conclude with the Hastings band's performance at 4:45 p.m. Twenty bands will be included. Members of the Hastings High School choir, under the direction of Patricia LaJoyc. will sing "The Star Spangled Ban­ ner" in the opening ceremonies. Class D bands will include Webber­ ville. Decatur. Gobles. Bangor and New Buffalo The four bands in Class C will be Maple Valley. Grant. River Valley and Battle Creek Harper Creek. The Class B entries will be St. Joseph. Lakewood. Sparta. Fremont. Forest Hills Northern. Battle Creek Lakeview . Mattawan and Petoskey The Class A bands will be Battle Creek Centra) and Kalamazoo Loy Norm A closing awards ceremony will take place at 5 p m. Admission is S3 for adults and $2 for senior citizens and students ning entity, that committee seat is empty. "The board will be acting on those names at our next board meeting Tuesday. Oct 10.' Bailey said. "That was our intent al the August meet­ ing when we aet the deadline. All of the commissioners were given a copy of the names and were invited to go over them. There have been no questions or requests for interviews of any applicant so far,' Bailey said. The Planning Committee is currently studying an amendment request from Waste Management Inc., a Pitsch Companies re­ quest is still pending, and still to be resolved are the deficiencies in the original solid waste plan that committee members have said needs revising and updating. CONSUMERS, continued... Liability may also be a problem, accord­ ing io Murphy. If a subcontractor does an inadequate job or doesn't provide service in a safe and courteous manner it is a direct re­ flection On Consumers Priwcr. Is money ib6 problem, and wiUHbe.com­ pany realize much savings from subbing out different services? According to Consumers officials the issui is not money, but flexibil­ ity. "We have contracted for several services in the past, including work on turbines and generators, and tree trimming’' said Charlie Maclnnis. He added. "We cant predict the fu­ ture, but need to be much more competitive. We are anticipating a profound change in electric services, changes that will allow for others provide their own local power." He added that Consumers just cannot pre­ dict the future of its business. Murphy and other employees from Local 257 hold that money spent by Consumers Power in the Hastings area for subcontrac­ tors last year could have employed local 22 local people full lime. "These local people would have then been able to give something back to the commu­ nity," said Murphy who spoke of current Consumers employees who are also active in community affairs. "We have employees who work very bard in our local communities, like Frank Camp­ bell, who is involved in the Hastings City Council, Frank Dunham from Nashville who is an active member of their village council, and Tom Burghdoff. who is in­ volved with the Sheriffs Posse," he said. Murphy said local people employed by Consumers have give back to the commu­ nity through fund-raisers, and losing those employees would eliminate those local dol­ lars spent to fund projects like United Way. "During this past campaign for United Way, 39 employees from the Hastings area donated, he said. "The official contribution from Con­ Exchange Club plans Toothbrush SaleThe members of the Exchange Club of Hastings will conduct thoip annual Toothbrush Sale Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7. Locations at FelpOusch and Kmart will be the sites. Representing the dub ore (left to right) Darryl Knorp, child abuse through donation al profits to the Barry County CltAd Abus The Exchange Club meets weekly. Thursday mornings at 7 a.m., at the corporate offices in Hastings. Rep. Wetters to visit Fri Sure Rep Howard Welters will be guest speaker at the First Friday forum at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings Friday at noon. Wctten is a Democrat who represents the 97th District, which includes the Bay City area. He is expected to put a different spin on recent developments in Lansing than last month's speaker. Rep. Clyde LeTane. a Republican from the Jackson area. Serving his second term in the Michigan House. Wetter* to on the Agriculture and Forestry. Tax Policy and Conservation. Environment and Great lake*, committees. Wetter* has an extensive background in agriculture. He has owned and operated a 400-acre cash crop farm and bulk milk hauling business, was Bay County Ag Extension Agent for four years and was an agriculture and natural resources advisor to Gov. James Blanchard. Before becoming a legislator, he also was an aide to the Michigan House Agriculture and Forestry Committee and was president and owner of Conservancy Consultants Inc., a consulting business business that works with agricultural and natural resources groups. The "Lunch and Learn" series, spon­ sored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, to held at noon on the first Friday of every month. Those attending can bring their own lunches or purchase some light fare at the hail. Coffer and tea will be provided by the Democrats. Professional Insurance Service For YOU! Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies sumers this year was $6,648," he said. "Our employees donated $5137 out of their pock­ ets and through payroll deductions" Company employees also participate in programs like the "Gatekeeper," where they watch while out on the job for anything suspicious or anyone needing assistance, aixl then contact authorities. According to Consumers spokesmen and union representatives, the current disagree­ ments between management and employees have not affected customer services. Since their contract expired on July 15. services have continued without interruption. "This is a debate within the family" said Maclnnis, "Our employees continue to do a tremendous job" Maclnnis added that at the time contract negotiations failed, employees continued to work around the clock to clean up after a ma­ jor storm, some even sleeping in their trucks when necessary to repair lines and restore service to customers. Who CARE lodwn.”umne. Ready to Serve All Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs BUCKLAND AGENCY Are negotiations going to resume any time soon? Officials from both sides com­ mented that they hoped to resolve their dif­ ferences. though to date no new negotiations have been scheduled Consumers Power now provides services to 5.800 customers in the Hastings area. 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • Cary Buckland, Safe Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 Pat Buckland. Safe <• ' £ £ < ■ : �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 5, i995 — Page 3 Hastings High School’s Homecoming celebration is a winner Skydive Hastings ‘dropped in* with the football just before the start of the homecoming game. The senior class float was of the Wizard of Oz. The theme for this year's homecoming parade was movies. Named Homecoming King and Queen for Hastings were Corey Seeber and Betsie Keeler. (Photoe courtesy of Perry Hardin). Hastings High School varsity cheerleaders rode on a fire truck during the parade. Betsie Keeler, who eventually was crowned Homecoming Queen, rode with Jon Jacobs in the parade as candidates. To Celebrate National en in Week J-Ad Graphics will present a special issue dedicated to: Last year's Homecoming King and Queen. Mike Opolski and Danielle Dipert, rode in the parade. Grand marshals for the homecoming were Pete and Barb DeDecker PHOTOS by Perry Hardin Realtors hope to ‘Let Freedom Ring’ —Barry County— Women in Business This special insert will be delivered with the Hastings Banner October 19, 1995. If you are interested in promoting the women in your business, contact the J-Ad Graphics sales staff at CHECKING ACCOUNTS by Jean Gallop Staff Writer Tiie Bury-Eaton County Board of Realtors may well be s’nging "Let Freedom Ring." Srtday. Oct. 13. r The ringing they hope to hear is the Ipcphonr. with their friends pledging money to get them released from "jail." Six volunteers from the Barry Eaton Board Realtors will be put into cubicles at 10 •ten*. at Properties Rus. where they will Wxiously wait for the telephone calls that will get them out. They will be making their own calls, too. The six. Sally Mennell. Dianne .Jrcldpausch. Darryl Knorp. Lori Beduhn. iinda Watson and Jon Johnson want (heir jpally good friends to know if they call early <trith a pledge, they might be able to avoid entirely. V. Otherwise, the six will be busy on the rek phones calling friends and acquaintances for financial aid on Friday the 13th. No one will be trying to take advantage of Anyone else in this situation, they just say... Introducing six new checking programs that reward you for banking with us. Banking at Old Kent just got better. Now- you can choose a checking program that's just right for your needs, then link your other Old Kent balances—savings, checking. CDs. even loans—to avoid fees and obtain special services. Automatic over-draft protection, no-fee ATM usage, loan discounts, and tonus rates on CDs are REWARD YOURSELF? iTWell all need to get out We ll all need • phone calls." The magic number for release is $200. In a twist, "friends” can call and ask to keep the . volunteer in jail and donate to that cause Jr* The first in what is planned to be an Manual event, the proceeds from the lockup Zylll be shared 50-50 by Love Inc. and the Board of Realtors. 1 <X OLD KENT just a feu- of the many features we offer. Every time you bank with Old Kent we reward you with more for your money. Visit your nearest Old Kent branch office today, and ask for a more rewarding checking program. Don’t you deserve six more ways to get the most for your money? �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 5. 1995 Governor’s proposal ignores local road needs To The Editor: There has been a great deal of discussion on the need for a fuel tex and how to divide it. Gov. John Engler claims that County Road Commission and local governments refused to negotiate and rejected his offer of a 50-50 split on new revenue. That is false! The governor never offered a 50-50 split. In fact, wc never knew that the County Road Association’s counterproposal, offered on Ju­ ly 26. was unacceptable until the press reported it in early September. The County Road Association of Michigan has hern and is ready to negotiate on a funding package. However, any proposal must ad­ dress the deterioration of Michigan's local roads versus state roads. We have always recognized both systems are necessary for Michigan's citizens and business. The gover­ nor's proposal is for new money to expand the state system and ignores the reduced maintenance and deterioration of the local road network. Let's compare the two proposals. On July 6. the governor offered a five-cent increase in October 1995 with two cents strictly for MDOT and three cents split according to the formula. On Jan. I. 1997. the fuel tex would increase by three-cems and be split 50-50 bet­ ween the MDOT. the counties and the cities, a total increase of eight cents. He proposed an index, capped at four cents. This is a 60-40. not a 50-50 split. Gov. Engler's proposal would generate an Letters average increase of $331 million dollars for MDOT. but only $180 million for local road statewide. Counties and cities would continue to lag in maintaining the local road system. The governor s proposal would not fix your local potholes or reopen your closed bridges. We believe that an equitable fuel tax distribu­ tion must repair your potholes and improve the state's system. On July 26. the County Road Association offered a modified proposal with a 5.5-cent increase in October 1995 and a two-cent in­ crease on Jan. I, 1996, and 1997. a total in­ crease of 9.5 cents The current distribution formula would remain with counties receiving 39.1 percent, cities receiving 21.8 percent, and MDOT receiving 39.1 percent. We would return, to the MDOT. $174 million to repay the "Build Michigan" bonds over six years and elminate the local program fund. This would generate an additional $42 million for the MDOT's expansion projects over the next three years. Furthermore, $30 million was added to the Critical Bridge Fund for the 1.500 bridges that are in need of repair. We proposed an in­ dex based on inflation at no more than onecent per year beginning in 1998. This would generate an average increase of $327 million for the MDOT and $330 million statewide for local roads. This proposal is 50-50! The governor broke off negotiations after only one take-it-or-leave-it offer. The County Road Association felt it unfair to raise tax­ payer expectations, that a fuel tax increase would improve their roads, when it would not If the fuel tax is to increase, it should benefit all of the people in Michigan. That is why we have a formula. Governors Williams. Romney. Milliken and Blanchard understood the economic importance of a sound transpor­ tation system. I hope Gov. Engler will come to understand it too. Barry County R<»ad Commission Jack L. Kineman. Engineer-Manager Abortion linked to breast cancer 7b Hie Editor. It's quite coincidental to me that October has been chosen as Breast Cancer Awareness Month by the Barry Eaton Health Dept., and the American Cancer Society, when just last weekend during Right to Life of Michigan's State Conference, workshops on the link bet­ ween abortion and breast cancer were being teld. I’m sure few of your readers are aware of this risk, even though studies showing this link have been done as early as 1957 and as recent as 1995. The information I'm about to share is biology, chemistry and endocrinology al Baruch College, the City of University of New York. He has been conducting research on diseases related to reproductive steroid hormones since 1972. and was a keynote speaker at the conference in Battle Creek Sept 9. Also. I have a brochure available, free by calling 948-4033 A 1994 National Cancer Institute Study of more than 1.800 women in Washington State found a signifierrt 50 percent increased risk for breast cancer in women who had had any previous abortions That risk more than doubled for women whose abortion (or first abortion) look place before the age of 18 or after age 30. How does abortion ultimately cause breast cancer? Almost all of the risk factors known to increase the risk are associated with some kind of excess exposure to the main female sex steroid hormone, estrogen The theory on how this works in an abortion is quite simple. The biggest surge of estrogen occurs in the first trimester of pregnancy. Estrogen goes sky high That's OK because though it in chat make the breast tissue mature, which also kills off cells that are not needed. Once the nuiurc cells are (ready) to produce milk, they are not in the growing mode. Conse­ quently they are much less likely to be subject to the mutogenic or initiating effects of car­ cinogens, (the substances that produce cancer). If you have an abortion in the first half of Communication from Congressman | Federal debt is too high Three hundred miles into space. That's how high our $4.8 trillion national debt would reach in tightly stacked $1000 bills. If you think that we should be concerned about this, you're right. This much federal debt creates ty and distorts the government's budget priorities. 160 members have joined me in what wc call the Debt Limit Coalition. We have refused to vote to increase the debt limit unless we arc on an absolute glide path to a balanced budget by 2002 or sooner. Each child born in our country today will pay approximately $187,000 in taxes during his or her lifetime just to pay interest on the national debt. That doesn't include one penny of the principal. Boston University economist Laurence Kotlikoff forecasts that if federal spending continues at its current rate, a child born today could have up to 84 percent of his income consumed by taxes. If we continue on the current path, entitlements and interest payments on the debt will continue ail govern­ ment revenues unless texes as rcaised in 17 yean. Let's pul this in historical perspective. In 1970. the federal debt was S38O million. This was after two world wars, the Korean War. the Vietnam War. the Civil War. the War of 1812. the Great Depression, and numerous finacial panics. After 200 years of our na­ tion's history wc had accumulated a total debt of $380 billion. Just 25 years later, as expideni borrowing has become a way of life in HastingsBaNNER Dtvotnl to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 1952 N Bro*Ow«y (816)945-9554 Vco Pr«4d4rt Scc^tsr-/ • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edwj Elana Gdbert (Aman/ Karen MAJO Barbara GaB Cmdy Srrath ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Scon Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise HoweJ Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $’5per year n Barry Ccurty $17 per year r adjoining counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 8 Hastings. Ml 49058-060? at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Washington. «hc annual interest on our na­ tional debt subject to the limit will be over $300 billion And this is just the tip of the debt iceberg. The federal government has an unfunded liability of more than $5 trillion in Medicare. $3.5 trillion for Society Security, and $500 billion for public service retirement. Added to the debt, the government faces more than $13 trillion in future obligations. The huge pileup of debt has been caused by government overspending, not because taxes are too low. As a share of family income, federal taxes have steadily increased from 5 percent in 1950 to almost 25 percent today. During the decade of the 1980s. federal receipts more than doubled. The problem is that spending continues to grow faster than revenue and the economy. In 948. federal overlays were 12.1 percent of GDP. Today, federal spending as a share of the economy is nearly twice that at 22 percent GDP. In 1816. Thomas Jefferson wrote: "To preserve., independence, we mist not let our leaders load us with perpetual debt. We must make our election between economy and liberty, or profusion and servitude." This has become the motto of the Debt Limit Coalition in our dri .e to ensure a balanced budget. It’s time for Congress to take this wisdom to heart promoting effects on the tissues because of the big surge of estrogen. Without the dif­ ferentiating and maturing effects of the later hormones, the net result is the opposite of what you find in a full-term pregnancy. It's known that a full-term pregnancy early in a woman’s reproductive life is protective against breast cancer. But an early abortion not only does not confer that protection, but goes the other way and confers increased nsk Thus, the extra estrogen ultimately causes ab­ normal ceils to grow into full blown cancer. Are you at risk? Do you want your daughter to be at risk of breast cancer, not to mention the many other health risks involving abor­ tion. because of an untimely pregnancy. And men. don’t put the women in your life at risk, because "you’re not ready to make There are options, especially adoption. Try to think of your baby in the arms of loving and secure parents instead of dead by abortion. At some point in your In? you will have to face the decision you made, and live with that choice. From personal testimonies I've heard, regret and pain is the memory they live with. FINANCIAL fumahedby Mark D. Chri«t8n»en of Edward D. Jones & Make sure credit report is accurate In today’s world, your credit history is sacred. You can't rent an apartment, apply for insurance or obtain a credit card, car loan or mortgage without a check of your credit history. But you may n<»< be aware of all the other companies and individuals who can gain ac­ cess to your credit records. If you apply to a university, try to join a country club — even if you’re a candidate for a new job — these organizations and companies also may be checking out your credit report. What they will find in your report is the history of your payments on loans, mor­ tgages. credit cards and other debt. They will learn not only whether you made all your regular payments, but also how prompt you were. Judgments, bankruptcies, liens and other unfavorable events are all there. No problem, you say. You've always pax! your bills on time, you never carry balances on your credit cards, and you've never been sued. So what if people are checking your records? According to a recent report in Personal Finance magazine, up to 33 percent of all credit reports contain serious errors. These in­ clude incorrect tax identification numbers, limited data or worse mistakes that can be damaging. These very mistakes can result in your being denied a car loan, mortgage or Obviously, it’s to your benefit to make sure your credit records are correct, and it’s pretty simple to do so. There are three major credit reporting bureaus — TRW. Equifax and Trans Union — and all will provide you with a copy of your credit report. The report is free if you’ve been denied credit within the past 60 days; otherwise, there is generally a small charge. However. TRW provides one com­ plimentary report each year. To obtain a report, you must submit a writ­ ten request, and each credit bureau has 1* anything being done to inform women of to indude in your request. AU three bureaus which makes it mandatory that pre-abortion information include this link. Michigan should do the same. 1 encourage youqo contact your legislators A good law is a teachable law Joanna Haddix. President Barry County Right to Life John Johnston will be missed out all the details of obtaining a credit report. Here are the phone numbers: TRW: 800-682-7654; Equifax: 800-685-1111; Tram Union: 216-779-7200. How do third parties get copies of your report? They must submit requests with your signature approving release of information. However, you may sometimes give this ap­ proval unknowingly — for example, when you apply for credit. Offers of "pre­ approved" credit, according to a TRW representative, can be misleading. Signing an application for a "pre-approved" loan or* credit card simply means you agree to a credit check. If your credit report is negative, you’ll probably still be denied. These national credit bureaus store credit information as reported by your creditors. Each bureau's report may contain different in­ formation. If you find any errors, correct them immediately. To do so. you typically must file a dispute with the credit bureau and prove the error. Even if there are no apparent mistakes now. it’s a good practice to recheck your credit reports during your annual finan­ cial check-up. Credit is a way of life for most Americans. It's not only your responsibility to use it pro­ perly. but also to make sure it's recorded properly. — STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. Change AT&T 64 Ameritech 51’/. Anheuser-Busch 63*/. Chrysler 51’/. CMS Energy 26’/. Coca Cola 70»l. Dow Chemical 73’/. Exxon 72’/. Family Dollar 18 Ford 30'1. General Motors 45'/. TCF Financial 58*1. Hastings Mfg. 26’/. IBM 94’/. JCPenney 4Vh Johnson & Johnson 74’14 Kmart 13’/. Kellogg Company 74’/» McDonald’s 38'/? 36’/. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 17’/> 10*/. Spartan Motors 44 Upjohn 382.50 Gold Silver 541 4749.70 Dow Jones Volume 389.000,000 -•/. —'h -’/. —2'/. + ’h + ’/. —»h + •/. -’/. -1 —1’/» + '/> + V. + 'ft + 'fc + 1* "■“3 -v. -i»/; + 1'A -1.50 -.19 -15.90 7b TJbe Editor I was sorry to learn that John Johnston has left Barry County Lumber. He certainly will be missed, his willingness to always assist in what ever way he could, his ability to help solve problems, concerning anything having to do with building. He was always ready to listen to someone's ideas and help with suggestions. And. yes there was always that nice warm smile, to greet you anytime you were seen in the store. It just won't be the same without him. Julie Jarvis Hastings CORRECTION: Last week's "From Time to Time" article, mistakenly left the impression that Lucille Hecker’s husband. Lawrence, was dead. He is very much alive. 'W'Ute y4Wettest... The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 5, 1995 — Page 5 Man threatened with axe, chain saw by Karen Mauck Staff Writer N Nashville man was threatened by a man wielding first an ax and then a chain saw in Hastings Tuesday. Hastings City Police are investigating the attempted assault, which occurred at the Thomapple Valley Credit Union on East Woodlawn at 3:40 p m. Tuesday. Oct. 3. The victim apparently knew the suspect, also from the Nashville area, and the two had argued in the past, according to police. Hast­ ings City Police Officer Clifford Morse said the attempted assault stemmed from a previ­ ous argument. Morse said the victim was first threatened by the suspect with a splitting maul. The suspect then allegedly took a chain saw from his car. started it. and began wielding it in the direction of the victim. The victim was not injured in die incident. Witnesses said the two remained between 10 Legion has Commander’s Steak Fry lawrvnce J. Bauer American legion Post No. 45 held the annual rommander's steak fry Tuesday. Sept. 12. Commander Glenn Alnslie hosted the event and members and guests enjoyed steaks, baked potatoes, salad and fruit strudel din­ ner prepared by Frank K. Welnbrecht and Joseph Ranguette. Among the guests attending were Michigan State Commander Leonard G. Overmyer. (center) Sth District Commonder James H. Ryan, (left) pictured with Ainslie. and 30 feet away from each other at all times. Morse said. After making threats with the saw. the suspect fled the scene. He later appeared at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings, apparently to file a complaint against the victim of the threats. Morse said. The ax and saw have been confiscated by police. Names of those involved are not being re­ leased pending further investigation. Possi­ ble charges have yet to be filed. The case is being referred to the county prosecutor's of­ fice. BOYS! GIRLS! NEWS NEWS NEWS Hastiags Fitness Ceater — and — Saperior Gyanastics are pleased to announce: of...YOUR COMMUNITY cm be read M*jaa**> imaaIt La “ /cry weeK K UkoMntinp* GYMNASTIC CLASSES Thursdays • 7-8 p.aa. Begins Oct. 12 - 8 Wks. Buy at Toothbrush from Exchange Club...help stop child abuse in Barry County. Call Fltnaaa Center to regiater: 945-9701 Area Obituary Christine V. Burggrabe KALAMAZOO - Christine V. Burggrabe, 73. of Kilxmuno and formerly of Wall LakeDeiton, passed away on Friday September 29, 1995 at Friendship Village Medical Center. She was bcm on May 7,1922 in Knoxville, Tennes-re, the daughter of George A Lillie Moore. She was emploved for several yean as an LPN at Kalamazoo Stale Hospital. She was a member of Faith United Methodigl Church in Delton and enjoyed the womens Lunch Bunch. She was a past member of the Burgess Stroke Club. She was married to Edward Burggrabe oo January 13. 1945. Mrs. Burggrabe loved the Lord and all her family, especially precious time spent with nearby grandchildren. Kristen and Dean. She enjoyed reading and playing Bingo. Also, traveling and visiting family and spending winters in Florida prior io her husbands death and returning in spring io enjoy living at Wall Lake Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, in October of 1991. Surviving arc her three children, Barbara 4k Larry Marble of Defoe. Bradley A Donna Burggrabe of Greenville, DonsM A Alice Burggrabe of Scaremeekx California; ten grandchildren; one sircar, Ada Mae Miller of Battle Creek; nr- brothers. James Moore of Battle Creek, Paul Moore of Knoxville, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews and RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE GOOD FOR AN EXTRA 10% OFF THE SALE PRICE OF ANY HEAVYWEIGHT COAT OR JACKET WHEN YOU BRING IN ANY GENTLY WORN | MAN S. WOMAN S OR CHILD S OUTERWEAR FROM OCTOBER 5 THROUGH OCTOBER 14. 1995 COATS WILL BE DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITIES ' Funeral Services were held oo Monday October!, 1995 at the Williams Funeral Home In Delton with Reverend William A Hertel officiating. •: Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial donations may be mMe to the Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund dr Qiarity of Your Choice. I Arrangements were made by William, Rmerai Home in Defoes OFF OUTERWEAR FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE BALI • MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho> mode in Ae contfthom of a mortgage mode by Michoaf W. Sfebesmo and Janke Kay Srebwsmo. his wife, to First Federal pf Michigan. Mortgooee dated August 19, 1991 and recorded on August 22. 1991. ib Liber 522. on page 37. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bb due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Five thousand Three Hundred Thirty Dollars and 69/100 Dollar* ($95,330.69), including interest at 9.750% per annum. , Under the power of »ole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such com mode and prowided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, di the east door entrance to the Court House in Hostings. Michigan. at 1000 ocfock o.m. local pm. on November 17. 1995. •Said premises are situated in The Township of J"""*’11 •O'm CouWy, audumm and <n described as: THAT PART Of THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 Of THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 Of SECTION 8. TOWN 4. NORTH RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCMG AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH IME Of SA© SECTION WHICH IS 335.0 FEET SOUTH 09 DEGREES 40 IMMUTES WEST FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER Of BCCnON. THENCE NORTH 260 0 FEET & WITH THE EAST LINE Of SAID SECTION NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST :»27.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH IINE OF “SA© SECTION. THENCE NORTH 208 0 FEET PARALLEL WIHl THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION “THENCE NORTi* 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 208 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE EAST LINE OF SA© SEC DON THENCE NORTH 365 4 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION TO A POINT WHICH IS 485 0 FEET SOUTH FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 Of THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGRHS 34 MMUTES WEST 3*8.90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LME C* THE SOUTHEAST 1 '4 OF THE SOUTHEAST I 4 TO A POINT WHICH IS 934 0 FEET EAST FROM THE WEST UNE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 832.7 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1.4 TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SA© SEC DON THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 65 47 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THAT PART LYING EAST OF A LME WHICH IS 33 0 FEET WEST FROM ANO PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION AND ALSO OVER THAT PART LYING SOUTH OF A LME WHICH IS 33 0 FEET NORTH FROM ANO •PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID 'section ! During the 12 month* immediately foliowing the , sole, the property may be redeemed except that » tot the event that the property i» determined to be ‘ abandoned purwont to AACLA 600.3241a. the pro J party may be redeemed during the 30 day* im ■ mediately following the sola. ! Dated: September 1. 1995 ; First Federal of Michigan N°Mkhael Hunter (P29256) 1001 Woodword 10W Detroit Ml 48226 1 Sale 73.99 HUNT CLUB* JACKET Rag. SB9. Hunt Club* 3-m-1 systems jacket. 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Surviving are her granddaughter, Nancy Hacvcn of South Haven; son-in-law, Harold Gridley of Grand Rapids; son-in-law, Gerald “Sonny" Anderson of Athens; nieces; nephews; special friends, Beulah Erridge of Hastings and Carolyn Geeting of Battle Creek Funeral Services were held on Saturday September 30,1995 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Walter W. Winebrenner officiating. Burial was in Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Mildred M. Rote HASTINGS - Mildred M. Rose, 89, at Hast­ ings, passed my on Thursday September 28, 1995 at Pennock Hospital. She wu bora on Jone 22, 1906 in Barry County, the daughter of Jake and Edith (Ives) Walker She wu a life long Barn County resident, moat of her years in the Freeport area and attended Freeport Schools. Mrs. Rose did factory wort most of her wotting life, including 19 yean at Bradford­ White Corporation in Middleville. She was well known for her many handicrafts. She was preceded in death by her husbands Earl Oter and Leo Rose; daughters, Donna at the... Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. MI 49058 FREEPORT CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN •crim p^o . (616) 948-4276. Sun 623*2030 (Detern) after 6 p i lOOOim GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly called The MITHOOCST CHUBCH M79 (616) 943-9392. Sunday School 10 Hasting*. Ru» Sarver. Pastor ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 302 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 943-9116; 6:30 p.a - BMe Mudy Setwor Graybtll. Pnuor. mation call 946-9327 or Rev Dcacoa David Huatwlck al 946-2101. St. Andrew s ts a part o< Rev WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49030 Pastor Stephen Wright. (616) 738-3021 chmeh phone; (616) 945-9200 Church Service '.0:30. Youth meeting Wwtemd iy. 6:00 p.m. at HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF NAZAMNE, 1716 North Brcad- tef Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. GRACE BIBLE CHURCH. Wontep 10:43 a m Morning ■- - Wonhip. - • k 5:30 p.m. -~4 116. 6:30 p.m. THORNAPPLE Worship; II.-00 Morning a.m. Sunday VALLEY FELLOWSH: *, 2730 WaU Lake BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave>„ 1631 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TA13ERNACLE, 302 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgee. 946-8690 or 948-2667 Surviving are her husband, Leo; son, Gary Stambaugh of Nashville; two grandsons; one granddaughter, two great granddaughters; one great grandson; sisters, Opal Hoodemaker of Kalamazoo and Dorothy Smith of Hastings. Visitation is Thursday October 5,1995 from 3-7pm at Maple Valley Chapel -Ge other Funer­ al Home in Nashville. Funeral Services will be held on Friday October 6.1995 at 1:00pm at the Maple Valley Chapel-Gemher Funeral Home in Nashville with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Roberta Stambaugh Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Gemher Funeral Home in Nashville. ST. ROBE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson WELCOME CORNERS GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 943-9414. Sunday. Oct. 6 - IdO and 10:43 a m. Holy (aO ages); 3:004:00 Youth Choir Thursday. Oct. 3 - 6:30 Children's Choir; 700 Staff Supp Comm; 7.30 Adult char; 8.00 AA. Saturday. Oct. 7 - Family Movie. 1:00 NA. Monday, Oct. 9 - 7:00 CHURCH. 3183 N. Braudway. Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. Sunday School. 9:43 a m. 4-H 5:13 p. day. Oct. 11 - IO«) Wardwat- FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings, Michigan. 0. Kent Keller, Pastor Sally C. Keller. D.C.E. Becky Dexter. Pro- 945-5365 NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S’CATHOLIC CHURCH, Naahville. Father GRACE COMMUNITY CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Service is broadcast over WBCH AM/FM). Nursery is provided for both services. 9.50 a.m. Church School for all ages; 10:30 a m meets Tuesday. Oct. 10 - 700 p.m. Stephen Ministers Wednes- HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner The Church Page is Paid for Dy The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA Hastings and Lake Odessa phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all (loon WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 am; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 WMM FUMf RAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings ages 5 thru 8. WEDNESDAYS: Family Church Night — Prepared meal 6:00 p.m.. Bible Study and Activities for Kid 6 45 p.m.. Night for all ages THURSDAY Children i Choir 4 00 p m.. Youth Handbell* 4.30 p m . Handbell 7 30 p.m Tuesday . Oct 10 - Hi Nooners Potiuck/Program 12:00 noon. Wednesday. OCT II — BOSLEY PHARMACY •Preecripltona'' - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. noon SUPPORT GROUPS V.l P » (Visually Impaired Per tom) 9 30 a.m first Friday of Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS.PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan ctMKs Anonymous 12 Noon Mon­ day. Wednesday and Friday, and IOO p.m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12 30 p.m Wednesdays. TOPS No 331 — 9:15 a.m Thursdays : KENTWOOD - Judith Arm Parker, 52, of Kentwood and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Sunday October 1, 1995 at her residence. She was born on August 22, 1943 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Adrian F. and the late Hden E (Wilcox) Clary. She worked at Viking Corporation for a number of yean before moving to Grand Rapids where she wu employed at Bennett Electronics for 11 yean. She wu also a member of the Church of Today. Surviving are her sons. Scott Parker of Cali­ fornia, Brian Parker of Kentwood; one grand­ son, Austin Parker; father, Adrian and step­ mother, Dot Clary of Byron Center; sister and husband, Gloria A Milan Delfosae of Wiscon­ sin; sister, Sara; brother. Dale; many dear friends Judy's wishes were to thank all the people who touched her life and the wonderful friends to whom she could always turn to. She will be remembered u a warm and loving person who placed the needs of others’ before her own and always with a smile. She will be sadly missed. Memorial Services will be held on Saiurdsy October 7, 1995 at 10:00am at the Church of Latter Day Saints, 2780 Leonard N.E in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Shirley E. Bromels Fellowship GRAND RAPIDS - Carl. C Fawley. 81, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Clarksville, passed away on Saturday September 30,1995 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on October 26, 1913 in Clarks­ ville. the son of Jay and Clarinda (Brooks) Fawley. He graduated from Clarksville High School and married Mae Jeffrey in 1935. She preceded him in death on August 9, 1991. Mr. Fawley lived in the Clarksville and Lake Odessa area all his life where he firmed and operated a produce business. He wu a member of the Clarksville Bible Church. He wu also preceded in death by two sons. Cart and Jonathan; two brothers, Muri and Lester, one sister. Ester Fawley. Surviving are five sons, Lester (Kay) Fawley of Ionia. Kenneth (Sharon) Fawley of Lake Odessa, Brace (Joyce) Fawley of Ada. Muri (Sharon) Fawley of Waynsburo, Virginia, Mark (Sue) Fawley of Nashville; two foster daughters, Joyce (Jerry) Tanis of Cedar Springs and Mary (Phil) Alber of Saranac; brother-in-law, George Graham of Saranac; sister-in-law, Juanita Fawley of Howard City; numerous grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral Services woe held on Tuesday October 3, 1995 st the Clarksville Bible Church srith Reverend Dick Manion officiating. Burial wu in the Clarksville Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Laurence N. uLarry ’ FMps, Sr. MIDDLEVILLE - Laurence N. "Larry" Phelps, Sr., so, of Middleville, passed away on Sunday October 1, 1995 at Pennock Hospital. He was bora on November 25.1914 in Ionia, the son of Lee A Irene (Stoudl) Phelps. He was raised in Ionia and attended schools there. He moved to the Hastings area in 1940 and has lived at his present address in Middle­ ville for the past 5 yean. He wu married to Lorraha N. Wood oo March 17. 1937. Mr. Phelps wu employed in the Hastings Public School System as Supervisee of the Bus Garage for over 32 years, retiring in 1974. He wu preceded in death by a son, Laurence N. Phelps. Jr. on June 12, 1988; brothers, Frank Phelps and Waller Phelps; three grandsons. Surviving are his wrie, Lorralia; two daught­ ers, Sally Jean Manz of Stotts City, Missouri and Ida Mae Harrington of Lyons; ten grand­ children; 21 great grandchildren; brother, Vera Phelps of Grand Rapids; sister, Maxine Heffdbower of Ionia. Ptmeral Services will be held on Thursday October 5, 1995 at 11:00am at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend G. Kent Kdler officiating. Burial win be st Hastings Riverside Cemetery. ' Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One's Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Horne of Hastings. Judith Am Parker Anna Mae Ogden Carl C. Fawley NASHVILLE - Roberta M. Stambaugh, 65, of Nashville, passed away on Monday, October 2, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings She was born on May 6, 1930 in Hastings, the daughter of Robert and Ola Woolston She attended Welcome Corners Country School and Hastings Schools. She was married to Leo Stambaugh on April 11, 1947 in Hastings and was a member of the Nashville Baptist Church. Mn. Stambaugh enjoyed people and doing things for them. She wu preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Stambaugh in 1967; daughter, Vicky Stam­ baugh in 1963; sisters. Ruby Kunde and Evelyn i Nursery la, Bfcte School. 10:30 a.m . J______ Roberta M. Stambaugh ■ HASTINGS - Shirley E. Bromels, 75. of Hastings, passed swsy on Tuesday October 3. 1995 at Pennock Hospital. She wu bora on July 7,1920 in Cloverdale, the daughter of John & Hattie (Erway) Anders. She was raised in the Cloverdale area and attended Barry County Rural Schools and Delton High School. She wu married to Harold G. Bromels on lanuary 10. 1942 and has lived al her present address in Hastings since 1947. Mrs. Bromels was employed st Baby Bliss Company in Middleville for several years. She wu preceded in death by her husband, Harold on June 22.1989; brothers, Lawrence A Raymond Anders; sister. Marion Leinaar. Surviving are her daughter. Sharon Bellows of Traverse City; daughter A husband, Nancy & Thomas Gaylor of Hastings; six grandchil­ dren; eight great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday October 5,1995 at 2:00pm at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Anna M. Weruel DELTON - Anna M. Wensel. 62, at Delicti and formerly at Chicago, Illinois, passed sway on Monday September 25, 1995 at her residence. She wu born on September 4, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Robert J. Patton and Luella On. She graduated from Harper High School in Chicago, IllinoisMrs. Wensel had owned and operated with her husband the Wensel Garden & Flower Shop in Summit, Illinois for the past 22 years. She wu married to Charles A. Wensel on October 18, 1952 in Chicago, Dlinois. She wu preceded in death by a sister, Surviving are her husband, Charles A. Wensel; four children, Charles A & Claudia Weasel, Jr. of Chicago. Illinois. Kathleen A Joe Smoczynski of Delton, Karen Withall of Chicago, Illinois, Jones A Michele Wensel of Delton, eight grandchildren. Joey, Jamie, Kelly, Lauren, Jeff, Kristen. Katie, Ryan; two sistera, Lucille VaJoae A Helen and Joe Fleck; two brothers, Donald A Marge I*aaoo, William her 30,1995 at St Richards Church in Chicago, tllirris Burial wu in St Moy’s Cemetery in Chica­ go, Illinois. For further information, call Williams Funeral Home in Delton. | Bernard Paul “Woody” Woodman | LANSING - Bernard Paul “Woody" Wood­ man, 79, at Lansing and formerly at Lake Odesa and Woodland, passed sway on Thurs­ day September 28, 1995 O the Martin Luther Nursing Home in Holt He was boro on April 16,1916 in Woodland, the SCO of Harve and Bessie (Smith) Woodman. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1933. He wu married to Faye Bordner in 1972 in Rcnui Mr. Woodman was manager of the Smith Brothers Elevator in Lake Odessa and Wood­ land for 30 yean, retiring in 1978. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and bowler. He attended the Woodgrove Parish in Costs Grove. He wu preceded in desth by his parents, two sisters, Ruth Turner and Marion Brink Surviving are his wife, Faye; three daught­ ers, Darlene (Allan) Courier of Alto. Coni (Mu) Haney at Freeport, Vicki (Randy) Combs of Lake Odesu; one stepson, Tory Bordner of Oregon; twelve grandchildren; six great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Mondsy October 2,1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Ben Herring officiating. Interment wss in the Woodlsnd Memorial Part. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funetal Chapel In Lake Odessa. |Forrest D. Darby| ESTERO, FLORIDA - Forrest D. Darby, 84. of Estero, Florida and formerly of Glen Lake, passed away on Tuesday September 26, 1995 in Ft Myers, Florida. Mr. Darby had spent 31 years with the Lake Odessa School System. He was preceded in death by two r.tiers, Meredith Darby and Iris Gilbert. Surviving are his loving wife of 61 years. Marie L. Darby of Estero, Florida; daughter Kay L. (David) Coppeu of Rapid City, South Dakota; son. Forrest Lee (Karen) Darby of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three sisters. Dorotha Oum of Houghton Lake, Cecile Cana of Clarksville and Glenna (Brace) Stuart of Lake Odessa; brother-in-law, Richard Gilbert of Dunedin, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home in Bonita Springs, Florida. 914-992-4982 HASTINGS - Anna Mae Ogden, 79, of Hast­ ings, passed away oo Thursday September 28, 1995 at her residence. She wr.. ora on Auguit 5, 1916 in Ionia County, the daughter of George and Jessie (Durkee) Couch. She wu raised tn Baltimore Township of Barry County sod attended the Durfee Country School and Hastings High School. She wu married to Maurice W. “Pug" Ogden on July 1, 1936 and had lived at her present address since 1989. Mrs Ogden wu employed at the Viking Corporation in Hastings and Bury Cleaners. She wu a long tune Election Board Volun­ teer, avid Euchre player, enjoyed fishing, crocheting and ceramics. She wu preceded in death by s sou, Richard Lee Ogden tn April 7, 1993; sisters, Geneva Neil, Alma Arentz and Viola McMannis. Surviving are her husband, Maurice “Pug" Ogden, daughter A husband, Patricia Arm and LeRoy Lambert of Jorden. Artanau; daughter A buband, Lou Elaine and John Zawierucha of Hastings; son A wife. Waller Jay “Toad" and Barb Ogden of Middleville; daughter-in-law, Jeanette. Ogden of Hastings; nine grandchil­ dren; twelve great grandchildren; sister, Harriet Kuball of Hastings. Funeral Services were held oo Monday October 2,1995 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial wss in the Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Denise A. Krouse HASTINGS - Denise A. (Snowden) Krouse, 30, at Hastings and formerly at Vermontville, passed away oo Friday, September 29, 1995. She wu born oo August 13, 1965 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of Lawrence and Kay (Jarrard) Snowden. She graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1983 and from Boyd Institute, Pitts­ burgh, Pennsylvania. She wu married to Dean Krouse in June 1985 In Nashville. She wu employed at National Car Rental, Minnesota Edina Realty, Maryland, and wu currealy employed B AAA Financial to Grand Rapids. She wu a member at St Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville, the Maple Valley/Ionia Community Band, and wu an honored athlete and student in high school. She wu an avid softball and volleyball player. She wu preceded to death by her grand­ father, John Wixaon; M>er-to-law, Richard Krouse. Surviving are her sen, Michael Krouse; former husband. Dean Krouse; fiance, Troy Burch; mother and father, Kay A Lawrence Snowden at Vermontville; sister and brother­ in-law, Sandra A Mike Bernier at Grand Rapids; brother and sister-in-law, Du A Mkhelle Snowden at Hastings, grandparent, Lawrence A Mary Jarrard of Nashville; grand­ mother, Camilla Wixson of Sorrento. Florida; special nieces snd nephews. Brandy, Tia, Pauly. Bradley, A Brent Funeral Services were held oo Monday October 2, 1995 at the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home in Nashville with Reverend Charles Fischer officisting. Burial wu to Wilcox Cemetery to Nashville. Memoris I contributions may be made to the Denise Krouse Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel-Gemher Funeral Home in Nashville. HASTINGS - Lorna J. Conley, 73, cfHaBings, passed away on Friday September 29, 1995 at Pennock Hospital. She wu born on June 18,1922 in Lowell, the daughter of Ralph A Ora (Yeilzr) Stuart. She wu raised in Lowetl and Freeport areas and attended Freeport schools, graduating in 1940 from Ifreeport High School. She wu married to Robert G. Conley on April 28. 1942 and bu lived at her present address for the past 50 yean. Mrs. Conley's employment included: Gilmore Jewelry, Jacob's Pbarmacy, former Milla’s Jewelry snd forma Montgomery Ward's Sue. all of Hastings. She wu a memba of Rnt United Methodist Church, Hatings Rebekah Lodge f53-receiving numerous honors inchiding “The Declaration of Chivalry" for community service, member of Ringo Swingo Square Dance Cub, member of the “Hope Circle", member Freeport Extension Group, leada of the Hastings Chapter “Recovery, Inc." well known fa ha handicrafts, particularly ba many paintings. She was preceded in death by ha parents. Surviving are ha husband. Robert; son, Gary R. Cooley of Kalamazoo; sista, Betty Lou Johnson of Hastings, two brothers, Ralph Stuart of Midland and Dean Stuart of Barlow Lake; many nieces snd nephews. Funeral Services were held on Monday October 2, 1995 at Hastings First United Methodist Church with Doctor Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial wu in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memonal contributions may be made to Rebekah Lodge S53. Thorttapple Arts Council a Charity of One's Choice Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings | ^^Mis^Mar^Hunke^^~ | HASTINGS - Miss Mary Plunkett, 94, of Hisungs. passed away on Munday October 2, 1995 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Private Services were held at Ml Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Battle Creek. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 5, 1995 — Page 7 ) [Woodland News... Amaral-Brown exchange vows Mclisu Amaral of Barrington. R.l. and Michael Brown of Hastings were united in marriage on May 28. at St. Luke's Church, Barrington. R.l. Melissa is the daughter of James and Pauline Amaral of Barrington. R.l. Michael is the son of Wayne and Linda Brown of Hastings. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white silk shantung gown. The bodice was accented with alencon lace, white pearls and clear sequins, leading to a full skirt. The scoped neck, basque waist and short tapered sleeves were outlined b> pearl beading She earned a bouquet of dendrobium orchids, freesta. spray roses, ivy and cascading pearls. Melanic Amaral. sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Katie Burnett. Sharon Smith. Sue Adamson and ■ Leah Voss. Matt Brown, brother of the groom was best man Groomsmen were Mark Brown, brother of the groom. Andy Mogg. And* Shorkey and Joe Middleton The bnde is a graduate of Siena College. N.Y . and is a commercial loan analyst for . Old Kent Bank. The groom is also a graduate of Siena College and is a sales representative with Investment Services Group. Following u reception at the Rhode Island Country Club, the couple left for a wedding trip to St Maarten The newlyweds reside in . Grand Rapids. united in marriage Susan K. Inmann and Curt D. Jacob were married on April I. 1995 al St Joseph Catholic Church in Baltic Creek. She u the daughter of Ray and Mary Inman of Dowling ’ He is the son of David and Sandy Jacob of Battle Creek. Maid of honor was Laura De Pompolo, friend of the bride. Best man was Mark Schunng. friend of the groom. Bridesmaid.' were Cheryl Inman. Kim In­ man. sisters of the bride and Susan Strong, friend of the bnde Groomsmen were Jeff Jacob. Scott Jacob, brothers of the groom. Paul Boes. Mike Mumford and Charlie Thomas, friends of the groom. After the ceremony, a reception was held in their honor at Riverside Country Club in Bat­ tle Creek. The bnde is a graduate of Hastings High School and has a bachelor s degree from Cen­ tral Michigan University. She is employed as a teacher at Hastings Middle School. The groom b a graduate of Lakeview High School and has a bachelor s degree from Western Michigan University. He is employed by G &. R. Felpausch as an accountant After a honey moon tnp to Cancun. Mexico, the couple is at home in Banfield. Michigan Risner-Obenour plan to wed Nov. 4 Mr. and Mrs. John Obenour of Gillette. WY and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cook of Newberry. Ml are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Michele An­ nette to Chad Steven Risner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Risner of Plainwell. Ml Michele is a 1989 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is currently employed as an administrative assistant. Chad is a 1989 graduate of Martin High School and is currently self-employed A Nov. 4. 1995 wedding is being planned. Wards to celebrate 25th anniversary Mike and Vickie (Clark) Ward will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Oct. 3. 1995. They were married at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Their children. Jill Ward, and Amy (Mike) Goodenough will be hosting an open house on Sunday. Oct. 15 from 2-5 p.m. at their home on 1436 E. Quimby Road (M-79). They invite family and friends to share this day with them. No gifts pl^aM* Mahlers celebrating 60th anniversary Congratulations io our wonderful parents John and Caroyl Mahler. 212 Plantation Drive. South Carolina 29388. celebrating 60 years of marriage Oct. 5. 1995. John operated Mahler Motor Sales in Hastings for many years. Carolyn was active in the Community and First U M Church. Their children are Kay (Al) Bckampus. Grand Rapids. Jerry (Marcia). Freeport. John Jr . N.C. Pat (Shonda). S C . 12 grand children and 17 great-grandchildren Friends are encouraged to express congratulations Clarissa Porritt to observe 80th The family of Clarissa (Johnson) Porritt would like to announce Clarissa’s 80th birth­ day on Oct. 8. 1995 The family is requesting that friends and acquaintances help her celebrate by sending a special card of congratulations Please send your cards to her at Clamssa Porritt. 404 Oak Court. Hastings. Ml 49058 Thank you for helping her celebrate this occasion Become well informed...read The BANNER...Every Week! 1 by Catherine Lucas The Woodland Township Board met imi the fourth Monday of September. There were no public comments during cither of the times reserved for them on the agenda Three members were added to the fire de­ partment auxiliary. They arc Jcramy Colli­ son. Tim Lauric and Steve Kolp. Troy Slater and Kevin Stowell were moved from the auxilary to the regular fire department. There arc now 25 members in the department. Fire Chief Tom Clark reported the depart­ ment had had one fire run and had assisted at a successful water rdscue on Kilpatrick l-akc since the last board meeting. Clark said the display the fire department had presented in the park on Saturday during the Woodland Homecoming attracted lots of people and generated lots of questions. Betty Begerow reported dial the Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance Service had 64 calls during the period and expected to receive their Advanced Life Support rating and li­ cense as of Oct. 1. The Advanced Life Support rating and li­ cense haw been received and the ambulances are up and running at lhe ALS level now. Begerow said tl.at despite the advance in rat­ ing. there will be no change in member care plans, nor the amount charged for them. Those in effect will continue without change until their expiration date, when they will be renewed at the regular price. The ambulance volunteers and auxiliary will hold their October dinner from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 8. at Cunningham's Acre. The menu will include Swiss steak and ham and all the usual extras. The cost is $6 for adults and S3 for children ages 5 to 12. Under 5 and over 100 are free. I was told the Lakewood Christian School dinner will not be this week because of a conflict in scheduling, but will be held at Central United Methodist Church Friday. Oct. 13. That is also lhe date the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church will hold a dinner which will be pork roast and dressing, meat­ balls. soups and baked beans with the usual vegetables, salads and desserts I had dinner at the American Legion in Hastings last Friday and sal with Ron and Alice Martin until they left. After that. Joyce Weinbrecht finished the shrimp and steaks to guests and joined me. That was the last of that series of Friday ni^ht dinners at the American Legion. They wi,l be missed Lake-Ingram speak wedding vows On Aug. 12. 1995 Kame Lake and Eric In­ gram were married at their home. They had □ western wedding, with Deb and Gary Snyder (sister and brother-in-law) of the groom as their witnesses. Karrie and Eric's children. Many, Sam and Kay lee also stood up with them Following the wedding they had a reception and a pig roast. by the people who attended them, but the auxiliary is trying to put together a crew to continue the dinners. The Woodland St. Jude Bike-a-thon was held at the Woodland Fire Station Saturday morning. Gretchen Slater reports 10 partici­ pants. Some of the children and one mother rode on Franklin Street and through the school parking lol. but some went out onto South Main Street and Woodland Road as far south as Davenport Road. Angie McClin­ tock had a problem with flat tires and a mother drove out to pick her up. The Wood­ land Township police car was in lhe area dur­ ing the event. Two Woodland area churcn bazaars have been announced. Zion Lutheran will hold its annual bazaar Saturday. Oct. 14. Woodland United Methodist’s annual bazaar will be held Saturday. Oct. 28. This bazaar will feature rag rugs in various sizes and colors. Both bazaars will serve a mid-day meal. The Lions Club is planning its annual Anniversary Night celebration for Tuesday. Oct. 24. This will be a ladies' night and the drawing will be held for lhe trip to Las Ve­ gas. Tickets for that are still for sale by members of the club. Young John Lehman brought me a face cord of wood, late last week He later came back and cut three dead trees and pruned an­ other for a reasonable price. Winifred Conrad who lives on Wellman Road has been in Pennock Hospital for a few weeks. Sunday will be “Friend Day" at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Everyone who at­ tends is to bring a friend to the 9:30 a.m. service. Of course, anyone can attend with­ out a special invitation to go as a “friend." Ella Kantner tells me that there was a huge crowd at Carl Grashius' surprise 80th birthday celebration held at Cunningham's Acre Saturday afternoon. She said Carl was completely surprised. Edith had managed to keep the whole thing a secret despite it being in the paper. She took him right out of a tractor and straight to lhe party where lots of people were waiting to surprise him. Ella also said the pig roast was wonderful, about the best she could remember ever having Carl's granddaughter gave a -This Is Your Life" speech and presented him with a scrap book she had prepared. Thee was a three-piece band, a fiddle, a guitar and a piano and lots of food Then on Sunday, the Elton McGhans cel­ ebrated their 50th anniversary at the Moose I-odgc building in Hastings. They were un­ able to hold a party nearer their anniversary. Lorenc Enncss has had the cast removed from her right arm. which she injured when she fell at the Lions Club chicken dinner during the Woodland Homecoming celebra­ tion a month ago. The arm now is in a splint. She had a steel plate installed in the arm a few days after the accident. Everyone in Woodland was pleased to learn that a Woodland girl. Maggie Dingerson, was Lakewood High School Homecom­ ing Queen Friday night. which was in April because she was not well at that time. Elton McGhan was a mailman in Wood­ land for several years before his retirement and did several other jobs during his time here They now live near Middleville. The Kanmers also attended that party and Ella said she spoke to Phyllis Baitinger. Sherman and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lykins, Lloyd and Mane Hitt, her parents Earl and Lorene En­ ncss. Tom and Doris Niethamer. Harold and Nell Stannard and Shirley Kilmer. LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE D*foult hovmg been mode in th* condition* oi o cartain Mortgog* mod* by RICHARD J. ROACH, o tingle mon at Morfgogor. to NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS, o Federal Bonking Corporation, of Hotting* Michigan ot Mortgage* dated July 6 1990. and recorded in the offic* of th* R*gitter of Deeds (or th* County of Barry and Stat* of Michigan on July 9. 1990, In Lib*r 502 of Morfgages on page 55 through 58 on which Mortgage there it claimed to be due at Hi* dot* of this notice for principal and Interact, th* turn of Twentyeight Thousand Thre* Hundred On* < 72'100 ($28,301.72) Dollars. and no proceedings having b**n instituted to recover th* debt now re­ maining secured by tod Mortgog* or any pan th*r*of. whereby th* power of tol* contained in tod Mortgage hot become operative Now Therefore Notice it Hereby Given that by virtu* of the power of tale contained in said Mot •goge and in pursuance of the ttatute in tuch cate mod* and provided th* sad Mortgage will be foredated by a tolo of ihq premises therein described or to much'.fh*<4oJLat moy be necefiary. •*l at public auction to th* b;gh*»t bidder, at th* Eott door of th* County Courthouse in th* City of Huttings. and County of Barry. Michigan, that be­ ing the place ol holding the Circuit Court in ord for to«d County on Thursday. October 19. 1995. ot 2 00 p.m. o clock Eastern Daylight Tim* in th* afternoon of said day. ond tod premises will be told to pay th* amount to ot aforesaid then du* on toid Mortgog* together with 10.47 percent in­ terest. legal costs. Attorneys’ feet and alto any taxes and insurance that said Mortgage does pay on or prior to the dote ol toid tol* which toid premise* ore described in said Mortgage o» follows, to-wit: Th* West I /2 of Lot 98 and all of Lot 99. Porker’s Lakewood Plat Fl. according to th* recorded plat thereof os recorded in liber 3 of Plats on pog* 82. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan Redemption Period under Michigan Low (MSA 27A 3240) is six (6) months. Th* period of redemption wifi be six (6) months from dot* of sol*. Dated September 11. 1995 NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS A Federal Banking Corporation. Mortgagee LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR I BYINGTON By Robert L Byington (P-27621) Attorney* for National Bonk of Hostings Depot Low Office* of Wilbur & Byington 222 West Apple Street Hostings. Ml 49058 0248 (10/12) Default has occurred In a Mortgage mad* by Marian R. Rupright to Russell A. Kl*in and Carol* A. Klein doted March 31. 1995 ond recorded on April 10. 1995 in Lfb*r 628 Pog* 82. Barry County. Michigan records. Th* Mortgage will be foreclosed upon by sol* of th* property at public auction to th* highest bidder on November 3. 1995 ot 2:00 p.m. at th* Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. Stat* Str**t. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Th* property will be sold to pay th* amount then du* on th* Mor­ tgog*. which amount currently is Sixteen Thou­ sand Twenty Six Dollar, and 12/100 ($16,026.12). together with interest at fifteen percent (15%) per annum, legal costs, attorney fees. and any taxes and insurance that th* Mortgagee pays before th* sal* Th* property is coe,«T»only known as: 3590 Lawrence Road. Hostings Michigan 49058 and is legally described os follows: P.P. 08-002-014-202-00 of Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan; Commencing a* O point ©a the North line o’ Sec ♦loti 34. Town 21Rang* 8 Wdl, dislorh tdst 330 00 feet from th* North quarter post of said Sec­ tion, thence continuing East along toid North sec­ tion line, 165.00 feet. thence South 264.00 feet, thenc* West 165.00 f**t. thenc* North 264.00 f**t to th* ploc* of beginning. And commencing at a point on th* North lin* o! Section 14. Town 2 North. Rang* 8 W*st. distant East 495 00 f**t from th* North post. th*nc* conti­ nuing East 85.00 l**t. thenc* South 290.00 f**t. th*nc* W*st 250.00 f**t. th*nc* North 26.00 f**t. thenc* East 165.00 feet, thenc* North 264.00 leet to the place of beginning The redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sole: however, if the property is abandoned, the redemption period will be thirty (30) days horn the date of sole. Doted: September 25. 1995 Russell A Klein. AAortgogee Carol* A. Kl*in. Mortgage WESSELING 8 BRACKMANN P C. Attorneys for Mortgage* By: Douglas J. Brodtmann 6439 2Bth Av^ue Hudsonvili*. Michigan 49426 616-669 8185 Powers-Griffin engagement told Mr and Mrs. Mike Power* (Debbie) of Rockford are pleased to announce the engage ment of their daughter. Kelly Anne, to Gabriel Michael Griffin Gabe s parent* arc Robert and Aleta Gnffin of Hasting*. Kelly is a graduate of Cedar Spring* High School (1989) and Cornerstone College (1993) She currently work* at Ehni* A Schroyer Counseling Services, and she i* al*o taking graduate classes al Western Michigan University in psychology Gabc is a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School. He also graduated in May of this year from Cornerstone College and i* now taking graduate course* in psychology at \kc*lcrn Michigan University Gabc i* currently work ing in the autism program for Hope Network of Grand Rapid* A December 30 wedding i* being planned It s easy with a little help from HomeCrest Start with buying any style of HomeCrest cabinetry, and we ll give you a Kitchen Aid multi-function stand mixer for FREE! Choose from HomeCrest s wide selection of styles featuring quality solid wood doors in today s jj—-t’ fr-^' irSl jr-d | I IkSI mos,p^““e; UyUIOlUO Offer ends October 3» 1995 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat. 9 to 12 105 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN (517) 852-3906 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 5, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: •TATI OF MICMKXAM M DM CMCUfT COUVT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER OF PUBLICATION Ak No 95-418 DO DONfTA I. COVMLE WE NOE IL C COVIUE JR HON JAMES H FISHER MKhool J Mcfhdhp* (P33715) Atto*noy lor PlomtrH DIMMERS McPHIUPS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broodwoy Hoalmga Ml 49058 616^45-9986 At a aoasson of aoid Court hold in the City of Hostings Stole of Mxhtgon on the 19th day of September 1995 PRESENT Honorobk Jomot H. Fiahor Circuit On the 4th doy of August. 1995. on oction wot likd by Oonito L. CovHlo. Plointiff. ogomtt Wendell C. Covillo Jr.. Oofondont. in this Court to obtain o Judgment of Divorce IT tS HEREBY ORDERED thot the Dofondont Wendell C. Covilk. Jr . tholl answer or take tuch other oction oa moy be permitted by low cn or before the 16th doy of November. 1995. Foilure to comply with thit order will remit in o judgment by defoult ogointt tuch defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in thit Court Jomet H Fnher Circuit Judge Michael J McPhill.pt (F337I5) Attorney for PlomtiH DIMMERS McPHIllIPS I DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hotfingt Ml 49056 (10-19) MORTGAGE SALE Default hot occurred in a Mortgage made by Marion R. Ruprighf to Rondel J. Lowell ond Chrtttop ser R. Buono, doted February 24 1995 and recorded on February 28, 1995 in liber 625 Pogo 732. Barry County. Michigan rocordt The Mor tgoge will bo foreclosed upon by tok of the pro­ perty ot pub Ik auction to the highett bidder on November 3. 1995 ot 2 00 p.m. ot the Borry County Courthouto. 220 W State Street Hattingt. Michigan 49058 The property will bo told to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, which amount currently it Twelve Thousand Four Hun drod Thirteen Dollars and X/100 (512.413.X). together with interest at fifteen percent (15%) per annum, logoi coots, attorney feet, ond any taxes and inturonco that the Mortgagee pays before the tok The property it commonly known os. 3590 Lawrence Rood. Hoatingt. Michigan 49058 and is legally described as follows: P.P 08 002-014 202 00 of Baltimore Township. Borry County Michigan Commencing of o point on the North line of Sec tton 14. Town 2 North. Rango B West, distant East 3X 00 feet from the North quarter post of said Sec­ tion. thence continuing East okng said North sec­ tion line. 165.00 feet, thence South 264.00 foot, thence West 165.00 foot, thence North 264 00 foot Io the place of beginning And commencing at a point on the North line of Section 14. Town 2 North. Range B West, distant East 495 00 foot from the North poet, thence conti­ nuing East 85 00 feet, thence South 290.00 feet, thence West 250.00 feet, thence North 26 00 feet, thence East 165.00 feet, thence North 264.00 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of tok. however, if the property it abandoned, the redemption period will be thirty (301 days from the date of tok. Dated September 25 1995 Rondel J. Lowell. Mortgagee Christopher R. Buono. Mortgagee WESSELING 8 BRACKMANN PC Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Douglas J Brockmann 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville. Michigan 49426 616-669-8185 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain morgtoge excuted by Phillip D Albright Mortgagor to Suxonne Tessier ot 49 Riverview Rood. New Cottle NH 03854. Mortgagee, dated June 27. 1994 and recorded July 11. 1994. tn Liber 609. Pages 476. 477. and 47B. Eaton County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due on Moy 11. 1995. for principal and interest, the sum of EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE ANO 65 100 (S8.865.65) ond said Mortgagee having elected to declare all sums secured by said mortgage immediately due and payable because of the several defaults ot the Mortgagor and no proceedings at low having been instituted to recover the duL/t now remaining secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sole contained in said mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thot by virtue of the power of sak contained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose made and provided, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described, or so much thereof os moy be necessary at public auc­ tion to the highest bidder ot the Borry County Cour­ thouse. 220 West Slate Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County on October 26. 1995 of 2 p.m. local time in the forenoon of said day. ana said mortgage will bo sold to pay the amount then due on said mortgage together with fourteen percent (14%) per annum interest, legal costs, attorney foes and also any taxes, insurance premiums ond any sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed mortgagee which it deemed necessary to pay to protect its interest in the premises, which said promises are described in said mortgage as follows, to-wit DESCRIPTION A parcel of land In the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town I North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Borry County. Michigan, described os: Comrnencing ot the West 1 /4 post of said Section 34. thence N9T32V9~f along the East and West I /4 line of said Section 34 n distance of 1672 29 foot, thence 500*77 51" E at right angles to sold East ond West 1 /4 line. 1327.55 feet to the North line of the South 12 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 34 and lhe true place of beginning thence continuing $00*27 51 E. 449.65 feet; thence N8T3T09 E 210.10 feet to an existing fence on lhe West line of a parcel of knd formerly owned by Fender; thence 505*0200’ W. along said West line Io the centerline of the Wonandoger Creak; thence Westerly and Southerly along the centerline of said Wonandoger Creek in a down stream direc­ tion until said centerline intersects a line which is 1430 feet East of and parallel to the West line of said Section 34; thence Southerly parallel with said West Section line to the South line of said Section 34. thence $89*52*52 W along said South Section line. 570 00 feet to a point which Iks N8T5252 E 860 00 feet from the West 1 Z4 post of said Section 34; thence N0I*47*09* W parallel with lhe West line of said Section 34 a distance of 1325.59 feet to the North line of the South 172 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 34; thence N89*42*77 E along said North line. 781.85 feet to the place of beginning. SUBJECT to rights of the public ond of any governmental unit in any port thereof taken, used or deeded lor street, rood or highway purposes. SUBJECT to easements ond restrictions of record The redemption period w ill be on year from the time of such sole DATED AT CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN Sept 9. 1995 LYLE B SKALLAND Attorney for Mortgagee . 107 W. Lawrence. P.O Box 2 B0 Charlotte. Ml 48813 (517) 543 3606 SUZANNE TESSIER Mortgagee 49 Riverview Rood New Costk, NH 03854 (10/19) When I Came to Pennock ... Job Corps tales Dear Ann Landers: Some time ago. you printed a tetter from Sergeant Shnvcr en­ couraging your readers to team more about the Job Corps Training Program, a free residential education and job training program for adolescents Thanks to your column. Job Corps and its affiliated organizations were in­ undated with inquiries. But there arc still thousands of Job Corps eligible youth who have not heard of this unique training opportunity In 1965. I graduated from high school at age 16 but didn’t realize I had to be 18 to receive a work permit. No one in my school gave me any guidance or support Disillusion­ ed with the school system and with my self­ esteem at rock bottom, I turned to the streets Fortunately for me. Job Corps became not only my salvation but also my light al the end of the tunnel. The caring and supportive staff, along with a structured educational and voca­ tional system, allowed me to envision a future and reap the opportunities offered. I might add this was not easy because my anger, frustration and apathy clouded my view of life. 1 am now the assistant executive director of Women in Community Service, a national non-profit organization that is a coalition of five major national women’s groups and af­ filiated with Job Corps. WICS and Job Corps have continued to be nurturing factors in my life. Elizabeth Cahill, WICS regional director, asked me to send you some letters from our Job Corps students. Please share our stories with the young people who read your column, and let them know there are people vbo devote their lives to providing opportunities to succeed and be productive citizens. It’s what Job Corps is all about. — Vera D. Ford, assis­ tant executive director. WICS From Viima in L.A.: I am 19 and ex­ perienced a lot of problems growing up. A friend told me about Job Corps. I couldn’t believe what t* .7 offered — free job training, free GED or high school diploma courses, free medical and dental care, free room and board and monthly spe.-ding money. I’m go­ ing to finish my education here at Job Corps and am grateful that this great program gave me a fresh start in life. Veronica in N.J.: I am a resident of Job Corps. I have to obey the rules here, which means no drugs or alcohol, no weapons, no fighting, no threatening others, no sexual harassment. 1 have experienced what it means to be responsible, to live with people of dif­ ferent races and to follow rules and regula­ tions. Job Corps and WICS have really helped r. rt (JO’ me. Darryl in Pa.: I just want to tell your readers that Job Corps is really cool. It helps prepare you for a good-paying job one day. There are also a lot of after-school activities like basketball. The staff is great, and it’s safe here. This is the best move I ever made in my life. Sharon: Some people wonder what the government is doing for us. They just have to look around. There arc Job Corps centers all over the country. 1 am being well taken care of while getting my education. Job Corps has nine trades for me to choose from, and I decided to study accounting. All lhe staff and teachers show us they care. They are like family to me. Dear Vera Ford: Thank you for sending on comments from people whose lives have been changed by Job Corps For those who are in­ terested. please call 1-800-733-JOBS or 1-800-JOB-CORPS, or write Job Corps, P.O. Box 193768. San Francisco. Calif. 94119. Crack kills Dear Ann Landers: 1 am writing this from Ken McMcnomey Nashville " When I came to grips with the fact that hernia surgery was necessai y, I considered my options carefully as to where I should go for the best possible care. Since! have been a part of this community for 23 years and my wife Tina delivered both of our children at Pennock Hospital, I felt very comfortable having my surgery done there. After meeting Dr. Rappoport and discussing every­ thing with him, I was sure I had made the right decision. On the day of surgery, I was very im­ pressed with the attention to detail and concern the entire staff showed toward keeping me irrformed and comfortable. The next day while at home. I received a call from the nurse to make sure everything was "OK" and I was not having any problems My surgery was done on Monday and I returned to work on Thursday of the same week." Ken McManamey When it Comes to Surgery, Come to Pennock ® PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W Grwn St • Hastings. Ml 49058 jail. Your column is the first thing I read every morning. I noticed at the end of one col­ umn a mention of your booklet. “The Lowdown on Dope.’’ It suited with these words. “Drugs arc everywhere, they’re easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hook­ ed on.” Monica Sue Bell. New York. NY. Edward Charles Zurface. Nineven. IN and Susan Ann Snow. Hastings Mark Andrew Godell. Ogden. UT and Lin­ da Mae McConnon. Wayland. Will Franklin Simmons. Bellevue and Pauline Gladys Brown. Dowling. Thomas Date Dimond. Delton and Jennifer Mane Scharping. Hastings. Kevin Roger Roberts. Middleville and Carol Sue Veenstra. Middleville Jeffery Matthew Hypnar. Caledonia and Angela Marie Smith. Freeport. Brian James Tobias. Hastings and Stephanie Mane Pennington. Middleville. Scott Leonard Campbell. Dowling and Susan Anne Seger. Wayland Those words certainly have the ring of truth, but most people don’t know how hook ed they can get I know because I got booked on crack cocaine the first time I smoked it 1 lost my job. I lost my new truck and I lost the respect of many people who loved me The most painful loss was my fiancee. More than once. I promised myself I would quit the craziness, and I DID quit — for 24 hours But I couldn’t stay away from the stuff Last January. I was arrested for selling co­ caine. I’ve been in jail since then, and I haven’t been sentenced yet. My lawyer says. “The courts are backed up with guys like you.” Will this nightmare ever end? Please let me tell your readers that crack kills. If you arc thinking about trying it for kicks. DON’T. If you are using it. get some help — Finally Woke Up in Bloomington. Ind Dear Bloomington: Your letter did more good than you will ever know No one could have told your story more effectively For those who don’t know where to go for help, please contact Narcotics Anonymous. World Service Office Inc., P.O. Box 9999. Van Nuys. Calif. 91409. Music lession Dear Ann Landers: I would like to res­ pond to the letter from the 15-year-old boy whose drum playing was giving his mother headaches. You suggested that he switch to the piccolo Sorry. Ann. that wasn’t such a cool idea. I'm a 17-year-dd girl who plays the flute, piccolo and oboe in the school band. I practice all three instruments regularly. My parents have made it plain that they don't mind listen­ ing to me praaice the flute or oboe, but the piccolo gives them headaches. It is not the noise but the high pitch of the instrument that gets on their nerves. I hope the y oung man w ho wrote to you w ill take up the oboe He will always be tn demand because there is always a shortage of oboe players. If. however, he would like to have every dog in town al his from door, the pic­ colo is his instrument — Clovis. Cahf.. Band Dear Clovis: Thanks for the last word from an authority. My twin and I played the violin, and I've often thought that our teacher. Leo Kucinski. should have received a medal for his saintly patience. If he's still around. I'd like to thank him. And now. here’s ya another tetter (I receiv­ ed hundreds) from a piccolo player: Dear Ann: Where did you get the idea that the piccolo is a '•nice, quia instrument”* WRONG! It is loud and shnll When played by a beginner, it can drown out an entire orchestra. Also, your statement that piccolo players are in short supply is incorrea A piccolo is simply a flute in a higher register. The finger­ ing and keys are identical Most flutists can switch to the piccolo with ease. My advice would be switch from the more common alto sax to a tenor, soprano, baritone or bass sax. — Port Huron. Mich. Dear P.H.: Many who wrote suggested the same. Meanwhite. I really got a music lesson today. Lonesome1 Take charge of your life and turn it around. Write for Ann Landers' new booklet. * 'How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely. ” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers. P. O. Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 Un Canada, send $5.15.) Copy right 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. f Lafce Odessa NEWS Friday night's football game will be at Mason. On Saturday there will be lhe semi-annual hazardous waste collection at the old village garage on M-50. Residents are advised to call for an appointment with the number listed in the recent advertising, which lists the wills and the will-nots for pickup. Friday and Saturday are dates for the fall Exotic Animal and Fowl sale al the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction on Tupper Lake Street, just beyond the village limits. Also on those dates, the semi-annual rummage sale will be held at Central Church's Fellowship Hail. On Sunday. Oct. 8. the monthly dinner to benefit the Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance Service will be held at Cunningham's Acre. Because of the church use of Fellowship Hail Oct. 6. tf*e monthly dinner to benefit Lakewood Christian School will be held a week later on Oa. 13. The bazaar serson is opening. St. Edward's Akar Society members hold theirs on Satur­ day. Oa. 14. starting at nine a.m. Two weeks, ago on Sept. 21. a dozen retirees from Lakewood schools attended the September meeting at LARSP al a new loca­ tion. The Commission on Aging provided the place and meal. Director Nancy Flinn outlin­ ed the many services provided by the commis­ sion and the uses for the building. A substitute program came from Charlotte Fountain, who until recently has been with lhe Ionia County Water and Soil Conservation District She has been in charge of school presentations and other educational efforts of the distiia. She brought the visual aids she used in her dozens of school programs and put out a plea for volunteers who would be willing to carry on the program in elementary grades. The next meeting will be at Saranac on October II when MARSP members from Barry, Ionia and Eaton counties have their first meeting for newly formed Area 15. This gathering will be at the Boston Township Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an enriching day. Kathryn Barden of Hastings is the chairwoman of Area 15. She was a guest at the Ionia meeting. Coming very soon for Eastern Star members is the I29lh session of the Michigan Grand Chapter al Saginaw Oa. 10-12. About 3.000 are expected to attend from the 280 Michigan chapters, along with others from Canada and elsewhere in the U.S. Local delegates will be Grace Kenyon. Arlene Swift and Laurel Garlinger Chapter 315 in Lake Odessa lists its benevolences as Swifty’s PLACE. Lakewood Projea Graduation. YM­ CA. Barry County s recreation program for Lake Odessa. The chapter is a member of the local Chamber of Commerce and dates its origins to 93 years ago. The Lakewood High Schix>l -uditonum was filled Saturday evening for the pops concert presented by Lakewood Area Lnoral Society and Lea Jazz Band. Dr. Robert Oster directed the singers and Joe LaJoye led the orchestra. The society, with its 80-pl us singers arranged on risers on the stage filled the auditorium with their tunes. The dramatic visual centerpiece was a replica of a Nickelodeon produced by Julie Slate. To introduce each set of numbers, a singer or two slipped a (big) nickel into the slot to ga lhe sort of tunes they wanted to hear. Nancy Hickey was concert co-ordinator and Nancy Harms of Sunfield is president with uncounted duties. Chapter 315 OES held its October meeting one week early because of the impending Grand Chapter session. Installation of officers will be held Oa. 25. Jean Chapman has been hospitalized in Lan sing and Laverne Daniek has been in the Ionia hospitality. The Caron City Gazette was followed by the Ionia Sentinel in running a story about Woodland resident Todd Dreysce of Baker Marine on Crystal Road, Carson City, who k soon to enter a pro fishing companion in. Arkansas. Concert goers were handed along with their evening’s programs a flyer announcing the fall Feed Store and Literacy Society presenta­ tion “The Pretty Good Follies” to be on stage, Saturday, Oa. 28. Library story hours publicized are tor Wednesday mornings at 10:30 for pre-school children and 10:30 on Tuesdays for lap time story hour for children ages 2-3 who can be attentive to a story while sitting on an adult's l«P The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet next week, Oa. 12. at the Lake Manor community room. The postponed pro­ gram on Native Americans will be the feature of the evening. The society held open home Saturday last, in keeping with the policy of being open on the last Saturday of each month from 10 to 2. Quentin and Doris Wherfcl of Chicago spent the weekend before last with their cousins. Fred and Marilyn Gariinger. Arthur and Marcia Raffler and Laural Gariinger The homecoming game on Friday was the third home game of the season and like the previous games, it was played in ideal weather conditions. The score was a bit disap­ pointing. 19 to 14. but the other events were on lhe plus side. Maggie Dmgerson was chosen homecoming queen and Mark Cusack, son of Herb and Peg. was chosen king for the evening’s festivities. Women's Fellowship will meet Wednes­ day. Oa. 11. at 9 a.m. at the Congregational Church to pool transportation to Grand Rapids to visit the Fred Meijer Gardens Advance calls should be made to Jane Shoemaker or Roberta Manley. On that evening, there will be a family night supper at the church with Don McDowell bringing the program. Country | Peddler • Show® October 6, 7, 8 Mason, Michigan The Original Ingham County Fairgrounds (Arena Building) Exit Kipp Road off 127, follow fairgrounds signs, (south of Lansing) FREE PARKING Friday 4p-9p • Saturday 9a-5p • Sunday lla-4p • Adults S5-00 • Child <2-12> $200 • Each day • Present this ad for $1 OFF One Person IL �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 5, 1995 — Page 9 The Rogers family of Barry County byJoyce F. Wc^nbncht The following is the story of the Jared Rogers family who came to Barry County to make their home at “Rogers Comen.*' located north of Hastings (where M-43 now turns to the east.) The research and the writing of this article was done by Wikta Babcock Morgan who shares it with us. Jared Sanford and Louisa Miller Rogers In the Barry County Register of Deeds of­ fice there is an entry. Dec 7. 1836. Jared Sanford Rogen purchased 40 acres in Section 19 and 240 acres in Section 20 of Carlton Township for SI.25 an acre. According to records. Jared Sanford Rogen was a man of “ambition and industry.“ who had an idea to pioneer further west. He also had charm, for he persuaded Louisa Miller to marry him against her parents' wishes. Some of the furniture which she brought in her move to Michigan was. of fine qualits and design, perhaps a gift from her family. They were married when Louisa was 16 yean oM. oa Jan. 8. 1829. in Covert. N.Y. Later, they moved to Hector. N.Y.. on the east shore of Seneca Lake. Here. Lorina was bom in 1830 and Jeremiah in 1832. Louisa was estranged from all of her family, except her brother. Jeremiah, who later lived in Rockford. III. Until 1900. the Irish were a minority group and considered not quite respectable. When Beaton aewtpapen had want ads for domestic help, it was often stated “No Irish or blacks.' * So when Jared charmed Louisa (into marrying him), he was not considered desirable because of his Irish herdage. Noting that more research is needed about Jared's genealogy, it appears that his father was named William. As Jared was bom in 1809. his father might have been bom anywhere from 1770 to 1790. The first Rogers from upstate New York was named William and settled there in colonial times. (I will pursue this later — Wilda Babcock Morgan.) Mother told me that there was Irish blood in Grandpa Rogers but they* didn't talk about h. I am delighted to be pan Irish. They are associated wdh wit and humor and love of music and gaiety. Since 1900. the Irish have become successful in politics and other professions The firs: step westward for the Rogers Family was Lenawee County in Michigan. There were several families of Rogerses who had settled in the Clinton County. Michigan, area. In Lenawee County they replenished (heir supplies and began the journey northcast to the present site of Hastings. Slocun Bunker had built a cabin where Louisa and lhe two Rogers children stayed. Jared Rogers, with E.R. Carpenter and William Henyon proceed­ ed to clear the land to make a road straight north from the Thomapple River until they located homestead sites. (This road is now pan of M-43). Al the intersection of the north aad east roads is where Roger Comers was located. (In 1956. when M-43 was relocated to come straight west from Woodland, through Carbon Center to Rogers Comers, the road was buih irao a sweeping curve south of where the “Comers” were located. A short piece of gravel road still goes from M-43 to North Broadway through where Rogers Cor­ ners once was.) The Rogers' homestead cabin was “rolled up" at the southeast comer. The three men constructed cabins for each. Then Jared returned to the Bunker cabin, gathered possessions and together with Louisa and the two children, journeyed to the new Rogers homestead. The Indians were friendly, helping Jared to survive in the wilderness. They cut down forests, removing stumps and roots to clear the land for farming. The Indians showed Jared how to grow com. which became a uipte in their diet. Some com was dried, some taken to the mill to be ground into meal. This was boiled imo “mush" and eaten hot with milk on it. Leftover com meal mush was poured into a bread pan. to be sliced, roiled in Hour and fried in mea* drippings Th.* was eaten with butler and syrup. They learned to up maple trees, collect and boil the sap into thick syrup and boil the syrup down into sugar. This was their main source of sugar. There were darkens that supplied eggs and meat, as well as rows to supply milk and Jared Sanford Rogers meat. Later they had pigs, which were but­ chered and smoked, supplying lard, ham and bacon. Johnnycake was prepared from com meal. eggs, butter, sour milk with soda for leavening. This is the com bread still known today in Michigan. It was a challenge to survive the impact of nature. Weather in Michigan can be harsh. There was never any period of respite. Jared and Louisa had nine children. Eight survived to adulthood. Jeremiah, bom in 1832. helped set up Michigan's legislature. His daughter married Frank Andrus, whose family resided in the vicinity of Rogers' Comers. Lorina, bom in 1830. was most helpful to her mother in raising the family and doing chores When Jared died in 1854 at the age of 45. Louisa was in mourning for two years and hardly left her room. Lorina was 24 years old and assumed responsible;ty for the family. She was a second mother to the younger children. Later. Lorina spent many months of each year with Web's family. (D.W. Rogen). Web was the youngest child and only 4 years old w hen Jared died. Lorina became very close to him. At last. Louisa was able to face a world without Jared. The cabin was replaced by a frame house. The boys helped with the farm work until they were grown and there were hired men to help. Louisa was the first teacher in the schoolhouse at Rogers Comers, followed by Lorina. Louisa was the sole teacher for her children. The first Sunday school was started by Louisa. Jared carried mail, become postmaster in 1844 Jerry was the regular mail earner in 1843. Louisa sewed their clothing. Winters were severe and the boys never removed all of their clothes until spring. When the streams warmed up they all went swimming for a good soaking. Louisa lived for 40 years after Jared's death. The hardships of pioneer life were et­ ched in her face. She had been brought up to be a lady, educated and refined for the early 1800s. Her love for Jared sustained her. His loss was almost more than she could bear. Jessie Rogers (mother of Wilda Babcock Morgan) was very much in awe of her Grand­ ma Rogers. She recalled the visits of her Un­ cle Jerry Miller from Illinois. He made regular visits to the Rogers Homestead and the family gathered there to greet him. Each child had a photograph of the Rogers family made about 1890 with Grandma Louisa and Unde Jerry seated front and center. Louisa wore her best silk taffeta dress and Uncle Jerry was resplendent in bow tie. vest and gold watch chain. Jessie was impressed, especially when Un­ cle Jerry's valet, who always accompanied him. poured wine by candlelight for the adults The valet, incidentally, was a woman. The Rogers homestead was furnished well, many ankles had been given to Louisa by her family. The mahogany sofa was always used in the D.W. Rogers* home. It has rts original finish and gleams from all its years of care Jared and Louisa Rogers arc buried in the Louisa Miller Rogers (Taken about 1853) Fuller cemetery, located on Chartton Park Road There is a grey granite monument in­ scribed with Rogers and a Masonic emblem. Their sons. Scott and Clay, were Masons. In the same lot their son. William, is buried. He died in 1855 at age 16. The monument and markers were placed there in the early 1900s. The children of Jared S. and Louisa Miller Rogers Lorina Rogers was the eldest child, bom in 1830. died in 1923. She was 24 when Jared Rogen died on July 24. 1854. Lorina took over the management of the family and the farm for the next two years until her mother was able to recover from her deep loss. Lorina married Henry Barnum. They had a daughter. Jessie, who married Perry Stowell on Dec. 25. 1888. they had one G'ughter. Ac­ hilla. who died at age 17. and a son. Henry Ford Stowell Their son. Walter Barnum, married Jennie Lee. Their children were Hany. Hazel and Elwood. Russell. Margaret and Mary. Jeremiah Rogers was bom in 1832 near Hector, N.Y. He bought part of the Jared Rogers homestead farm, becoming very suc­ cessful at operating it. He was also very in­ fluential in forming the first legislature in Michigan. Jeremiah Rogers married Betsy Firster and, they had four children. Miles. Nellie. Clarence and Claude. Nellie (June 29. 1860 to 1948) married Frank Andrus (Oct. 5. 1856 to Feb. 4. 1934) on Jan. 1. 1879. Jeremiah and Betsy are buried in the Fuller Cemetery near Jared and Louisa. A brown granite obelisk marks the lot. Mary Rogers was bom in 1836. She mar­ ried Waiter B. Newton and pioneered in Tekamah. Neb. Her daughter was Ella N. Newton Ellis. Her granddaughter was Evah Elizabeth Ellis Nesbit. William Shannon Rogers was bom in 1839 and died at age 16 in 1855. He is buried in Fuller Cemetery beside Louisa and Jared. Matilda was bora in 1840. She married Peter Rock in 1858. They lived near Tekaman. Neb.. not far from her sister. Mary Rogers Newton. Hiram Rogers was bom in 1844 and died in 1916. He is buried in Riverside Cemtery. Hastings next to D.W. Rogers' lot. Hiram married Lydia Pillsbury. Their children were Theodore, who married Fanny Stebbins (this marriage ended in divorce); Charles Rogers, who married Mamie Russell (they had two children. Russell and Richard). Charles and his sons had an insurance and real estate business in Spokane, which had been started by Scott Rogers. Stella married Fred Grebk. They lived in the lavish house on the northeast comer of Green and Washington. Stella objected to Fred Greble s affair with a Grand Rapids woman and divorced him Later, she married Dr. Miller from Grand Rapids That didn't work out either, and she returned home to her parents and lived in their home on the northwest comer of North Mkhigan and Grant Street. She sold corsets for a while for the MacOmbCr Company. Stella died in 1938 and is buried on her father's lot at Riverside Cemetery. She had an elegant air and style. She was an excellent cook. Mac Rogers was my mother’s (Jessie) favorite cousin, one whom she emulated. Mae had charm, poise, warmth and a good disposi­ tion. Before Hiram Rogers built their home on North Mkhigan. Mae came to town and lived U ith Unde Webster Rogers and worked in the Windstorm office. Mae was a friend of Fanny Stebbins When Mac was 20. she mimed Will Powers, ’he only son of an affluent banker They lived with his widowed mother. Mrs. Sarah Powers, on West Green Street next to the home of Fred Stebbins. In five years Will died, leaving Mae a widow who continued to live with his mother. Mrs. Powers Sr. was a very strong personality, very proper, who dominated everyone around her. Mae was af­ fable and could adjust to anyone. There were several suitors, and after five years she married Will Schader. a man who was approved by Mrs. Sarah Powers Schadcr was accepted as a son and it was a happy marriage. Their first bom child, who was named Sarah BeryIc after Mrs. Powers, was bom in 1907 The twins Hiram and William were bom in 1913 Hiram died of nephritis when he was 12 William grew up in Hastings, a close friend of Tom Stebbins, who lived next floor He was with Tom visiting Spokane relatives when Mac suddenly died Bill graduated with a degree in business from Fems Institute While there he and Dkk Jacobs became close friends. Grandma Powers exercised complete control over Sarah Beryle. I. Wilda Babcock was a very lively child. Mrs Powers felt that 1 was a bad influence on Sarah Beryle. However, we had many enjoyable times together And Grandma Powers made the best sour cream cookies. Their house was always in perfect order and I felt self conscious and out of place However. Mac always made everyone welcome. Mae gave lovely parties for Sarah Beryle and on one occasion for me. Sarah's health deterioriated and she died in 1950. never having married. Will Schadcr continued to live with Grandma Powers. After her death, he married Mamk Sutton Mance, who was devoted to him. Mamk took care of Sarah Beryle in her last years. Mamie's daughter. Renee Mance married Dkk Jacobs Bill Schadcr married Theo I inc Rogen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rogers (no relation to the Jared Rogers family). Bill and Theo adopted two children. Suanne and Frank. About 1963 they moved to Scottsdale, Arizona where they now reside. Bill had an office supply store in Hastings for several yean prior to moving to Arizona. He also operated a store in Arizona. At one time. Theo Schader was secretary to Kim Sigler. Will Schader was mayor of Hastings more than once. Another daughter. Lina Belle, married Birney Kenyon of Freeport. They lived in Lansing. Their son. Roger Kenyon, graduated from Lansing Central High School and then from Michigan State College. He married Marjone Fowler of Lansing in 1938. He died of leukemia in 1940. Lina Belle and Birney never recovered from the loss of their sou. Roger. Scow Rogers, referred to in the family as “Young Scott," joined his uncle Scott Rogers in the insurance and real estate business in Spokane. Wash. Young Scott married Bess Webb Their children were Winfield and Helene. Helene married a man named Wolfe and they settled in Seattle. Scott came to visit in Hastings in the early 1920s. He had the Rogers bald head and was a very pleasant man. The youngest children of Hiram Rogers were twins. Gertrude and Glenna. Glenna never married and always lived with Gertrude. For years Gertrude worked in a state office in Lansing, after working in the Windstorm office Gertrude married Delmar Wing and they lived in Lansing. The old home on North Mkhigan deteriorated, sitting there full of an­ tiques. for many years. About 1970. it was sold along with five lots. A man named Smith bought it and restored it. so it is again a gracious old house setting back on a wide lawn, lined with maples trees. Henry Clay Rogers was born in 1845. He went to Nebraska to visit his sisters and work­ ed two summers for them before he was mar­ ried. Henry married Eliza Amanda Sisson. Her brother also joined the family near Tekamah about the same time as the Rogen girts came there. "** Henry and Eliza's oldest son, Sanford, had two sons. Harry Rogers and Sterling Rogers, who were in World War 1. Their daughter. Myrtilla (Myrtie). married Edward Rush Washburn, who was school superintendent in Decatur. Their children were Roger. Bernice, Kermit and Edith Winfield Scott Rogers, bora in 1848, was clone to Web when they were growing up. There was only two years difference in their ages Scott went west and bought a sizable amount of land in Spokane. Washington, following the big fire of 1885. This was the basis of his real estate and insurance business. He married Elizabeth, whom he called Lizzie and acquired considerable wealth. Lizzie referred to her husband as “Mr. Rogers." They had one son. Hazlett Owen Rogers He attended either Yale or Harvard. Lizzie had beautiful clothes and jewelry. She had a grand tour of Europe, losing money at Monte Carlo. After she divorced Scott he made several trips to Mkhigan visiting his brother. Web. and the Barnum family. He died in a Masonic Home near Spokane. Hazlett had visited the Walter Barnum family on his way to school in the east. The family had not heard from him for many years. Daniel Webster Rogers, the youngest of the Roger children was born in 1850. He was raised in his early years by his sister. Lorina. He was r jght to be industrious, thrifty and innovative. When he was 22. he owned a farm a mile south of Rogers Corners and had 52.000 in the bank. He hired someone to work the farm while he worked for the Barry and Eaton Insurance Company. In 1872 he married Harriet Elizabeth Par­ sons. the 17-year-oid daughter of Clark Lawrence and Laura Ann Landon Parsons Web. as he was known to his male friends, called his wife Hattie or Hat and she was Aunt Hattie to many. Her father. Clark Parsons, was bora in 1826 in Cairo. Green County. N.Y. the youngest of 11 children. He died in 1915. almost 89 yean old. He was a tailor, becoming a fanner when he moved westward. He married Laura Landon who was bom in Poetdam. N.Y. in 1827. Her parents moved to Palmyra and later to Buffalo, where they were married in the Presbyterian church on March 7. 1853. Laura was a fine seamstress. Laura s grandfather's name was Campbell. He came from Scotland and was shipwrecked in the St. Lawrence River. Laura had two coin silver teaspoons, which she had cast from his buckles. Laura and Clark moved to Springfield. Ohio, in 1854 and to Barry County Mkhigan in 1865. After a short time, they bought a farm in South Boston Township. Ionia Coun­ ty. located on Route M-16 north of Hastings oa the northeas corner where Hastings Road intersects. It is a centennial farm, having pass­ ed from Clark to Truman to Jay to Glenn and will be inherited by Glenn's son, Clark. In 1872. Hattk married Webster Rogers 'in this farm house. Hattk told me that she remembered sleeping in the spinet bed as a child and seeing the snow seep in between logs in a cabin in Michigan. Hattk was bora in 1855 and her brother Truman was bom in 1857. They were very close and so were their children. Truman's children. Beulah. Jay and Ruby spent sum­ mers at the Parson farm with their cousins, the children of Webster and Hattk Rogers. The children were devoted to their grand­ mother. Laura. Hattk told of seeing the smoke from the great Chicago fire which blew over Michigan and was visible at the Parsons farm. Clark was prepared to go to war in 1864 but remained with his family as the war seemed io be coming to a close. In 1865. they came to Barry County and shortly after purchased the farm in Ionia County. I (Wilda) remember going with the family to Grandpa s farm, walking In the woods and eating homemade ke cream on hot summer afternoons. 1 loved hones. Glenn Parsons and I enjoyed many rides along lhe country roads. (To be continued ria met rarsons ano DanM Webster Rogers) Share local information with a friend, relative who's moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed new Prairieville Township Land Use Plan 1895-2005, including a new Land Use Map, will be held on October 18, 1995, commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. Written comments will be received from any Interested persons concerning the proposed Land Uae Plan and Land Use Map by the Prairieville Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the aforementioned hearing and written or verbal comments will also be received by the Planning Commission at the hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission reserves the right to make changes In the proposed Land Use Plan and Land Use Map at or following the public hearing. Anyone interested in revelwing the proposed Land Use Plan and Land Use Map. the existing Land Use Plan and Land Use Map, and Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance and the Prairieville Township Zoning Map pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Prairieville Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of the hearing and may further examine the same at the public hearing. All Interested persons are invited to be present at the hearing. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to Individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. I i PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normajean Campbell, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (816)623-2664 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 5, 1995 Mountain men at Bowens Mills The Fork River Free Trappen will be hoau for a mountain man living history encampment at the next in a series of “It's Cider Time" weekend festivals al Bowens Mills Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can learn about lhe lifestyles from the early 1700s. Each camp will demonstrate an early trade, such as bead work, quilting, cooking, basket making, parching corn, and the art of cleaning old guns and showing how they work The mountain men also will make music in lhe camps. The traditional arts exchange will co­ sponsor a "hammer-in" for many blacksmiths across southwest Michigan The Bicentennial Wagon Train will make a color tour of Yankee Springs Saturday. Musical entertainment will be provid­ ed by country gospel singers Jim Ander­ son from Canada on Saturday and Jerry Bali of Bank Creek Sunday. Food is availabk on the grounds, along with cider, doughnuts, apple pie and the mill's specialty, hot apple dumplings. The following weekend's festival al Bowens Mills will be a Civil War living history encampment. The festival Oct. 22 and 23 will feature the third annual photo contest and show with cash prizes Cost for admission into Bowens Mills is $3 for adults and $1 for students. For more information, call 795-7530. For your insurance call J In loving memory of . ' STEPHEN M. NEGUS I L -Oct. 3, 1993 - y Now we've come to the second year, ( Getting easier to wipe those tears. The Little Princess you never seen, Fills our hearts with smiles that gleam. So like you in many ways. When at work or at play. Discover the advantage ol All the medicine for hearts on the mend, A little Blessing... Yes, Amend. Love, Mom Negus Bob Bustance Farmers Insurance Group rf* ante coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings anci gives last, fair, friendly service. Call a Farmers Agent for boat insurance. NOTICE The Ordinance To Establish And Collect Charges For Incidents Involving Hazardous “ Materials published by Irving Township on September 28, 1995 was adopted September 13, 1995 and became effective on Sep­ tember 28, 1995. GARY BEGG, LUTCF CARY BEGG AGENCY Anta. Hom, IM, Commercial IS 1 Mdapn. HmtoiQt.» Emily Harrison Clerk Sen. Carl Levin. D-Mich , will speak Io Barry County residents at a luncheon in his honor this Saturday. Sen. Levin to visit here Saturday Doris Greenfield takes Uw blood pressure of Kylie Reed as Jennifer Newton Angie Patterson and Stella EUkX watch The young ladies, all merrtws of the nurses aide class at Hastings High School, helped at the senior citizen health fair sponsored by the COA. Commission on Aging Senior Health Fair big success U.S. Senator Carl Levin will make a Mop in Barry County ibis Saturday u be campaign! for hit bid for re-election In 1996. Levin, a Democrat., win meet wltb lupponen for a luncheon at Ute Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hall, 328 S. Jefferson. I p.m. Oct. 7 in Haatlngt. He will speak about the importance of being active in the upcoming election year. Among those expected to attend lunch with Levin are Mark Brewer, chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party, current Barry County Democratic Chair Blanche Munjoy and past county chain Bob Dwyer and Bob HdwanK The public In invited. The suggested contribution for lhe luncheon la $5. RESTAURANT: Burger King of Hastings NOW HIRING NOTICE Assistant Managers • HOPE TOWNSHIP • Competitive wage and benefit1'pfcclt’&d* provided. Send resume to P.O. Box 3564, Kalamazoo, Ml 49003-3564. PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1995 • 7:00 P.M. AT THE HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For the Planning Commission to hold hearings on the following request 7:00 P.M. - Richard & Mary Short for a Special Exception Use Permit to place an additional dwelling for daughter on property containing 34 acres located at 6633 Lammers Road In Section 14 of Hope Township. Zoned A/R Agriculture and Residential 7:15 PJL • Eugene Norris for a Special Exception Use AmendmentrSite Ran Review for a pole bam to store equipment located at Cedar Creek Enterprises. 8151 S Cedar Greek Road, Section 25 of Hope Township. Zoned C-2 Medium Commercial The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular business hours Wednesdays 9 a.m to 12 noon and 1 pjn. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hail located at 5463 S Wall Lake Road on M-43. (616) 948-2464. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered al the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids Of services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed above. What will the Historic District Do for You? J YES! Bring pollani.(ni9i|he City? . YES! Save Lovely old Homes for the Future? YES! » • Raise the Value of your Home? Reserve 9 LOCATION: Cafeteria and adjoining halls I * r > i MAPLE VALLEY JRJSR. HIGH SCHOOL 11090 Nashville Hwy. Vermontville, Michigan 49096 Phone: (517) 852-2145 Booth Size and Rates... 8’x4' — $25.00 8’x10’ — $30.00 The Prairieville Township Board of the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of .07598 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in the ensuing fiscal year. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 1995 at 7:30 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, located at 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton, Michigan 49046. Action of the proposed additional millage will be taken at the regular meeting of the Prairieville Township Board at the regular Board meeting following the Public Hearing. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 2.31% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue wiil increase by 1.83% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate of 3.3609 mills. NOTM3 OF THE RESnSnSOF BARRY COUNTY: CASE NO. V-23-95 — Earl Wilbur, (applicant). your booth today for the.. । 1995 HOLIDAY ARTS ; AND CRAFTS SHOW F DATE: Saturday. Oct. 28. 1995 I TIME: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NOTH Vote YES Nov. 7, 1995 for the Maple Ridge Historic District! Pud for by Friends of the Maple Ridge Histone Dmnci. 525 W. Green St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES (TRUTH & TAXATION) This notice is published by: PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP 10115 S. NORRIS RD. DELTON, Ml 49046 PHONE: (616) 623-2664 t Juanita Slocum (left) chats with a cou­ ple who visited the senior citizen's health fair last week and are filling out evaluation forms. Flu, pneumonia and tetanus shots, cholesterol, vision and hearing checks, exercise and nutrition consultantions were all part of the health fair. CENA’S PURPOSE R*qu*i detached accessory •t. 1024 sq. NO. V-24-95 — Charles K. Lashley. (applkont). LOCATION: At 13588 N. M-66 on th* WmI tad* b*tw**n WoH ord W*st Lok* Ma. in Sec. 21. Assyria Twp. PURPOSE. Requesting a variant* to place a tem­ porary mobile homo on th* property before the First and second shifts, varied hours available, if not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two week tram- ing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.55 per hour. Classes sun October 18 and end November I. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15 AM until 3.00 PM. If you are interested in taking this dais, please come to Thonuqjple Manor between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before October 14. 1995 Applicants chosen to take the class • do not pay for the class. No phone calls please. Karen Marr, RN, Director of Nursing Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058 E.O.E. Public Notice The City of Hastings will hold a public meeting on October 9, 1995 at 7:30 pm in the City Council Chambers at 120 South Broadway, Hastings, Ml. The purpose of the meeting is to allow interested members of the public to obtain information and comment on the City of Hastings Community Development Block Grant Application for their new industrial park project. The City of Hastings is applying to the Michigan Jobs Commission for $250,000 in federal funds to extend public services, including water and sewer to a 40 acre site adjacent to the E.W. Bliss Co. property along Starr School Road. Interested parties may examine the application at the JEDC offices located in the Hastings Industrial Incubator at 1035 East State Street, Hastings, Ml. The beneficiaries of the project will be four local compa­ nies that will offer a minimum of 51% of the jobs created by the project to individuals with Low/Mod Income. LOCATION At 8200 Guernsey Lak* Md. on th* North sid* b*tw**n AAdObben and Norris Rds. In Sec. 23. OrangviH* Twp. oflo district. MEETING DATE: October 17, 1995. T1AAE: 7 JO p.m. Mkhigan. th* Planning Office Th* variant* applications ar* cvallabl* for He*. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed aids or services should contact th* County of Barry by writing or colling th* following: Mkho*l Brown, County Administrator. 220 W. Slat* Street. Hastings. Mi 49058. (616) 948-4891. 00/5) Open Your Heart... ...support the Barry County UNITED WAY • DESIGNATE Barry Count United Way �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 5, 1995 — Page 11 Hastings joins ‘Life Chain’ protest by Sharoe B. MUIer Staff Wntrr Aiea 'Ufo Chain’ participanu, supporters of the pro-hTe movement, joined more than 1.000 communiliei across the nation and Canada Sunday afternoon for an hour of peaceful prayer in this. Hastings second annual event. The human chain ot over 123 individuals holding signs spread in four directions from the comer ot Broadway and State Street in downtown Hastings. Men. women and children from Hastings and nearby communi­ ties participated in the observance to focus on prayer to end abortions. Many motorists traveling the busy intersection honked and waved to the demonstrators in support of their efforts. ”lf we change lhe heart of one woman, one girl, then it's all worthwhile.' said Joanna Haddix, organizer and president of Barry County Right to Life, and Chairman of'Life Chain.' Haddix, who attended lhe annual event two years ago in Kalamazoo, decided that lhe Barry County area needed the Ufe Chain * Attendance was smaller this year than last, said Haddix, but she felt the threatening rain and cold wind were factors. She also said that lack ot promotion far enough in advance was definitely a reason for lhe smaller turnout. Individuals from at least 10 churches and perhaps more, participated in the event, said Haddix. Prior to lhe event, lhe First Baptist Church ot Hastings, with the Rev. Kevin Shortey as pastor, offered a free luncheon to all who participated. During the meal, several parents who had benefitted by adoption, told their stories and expressed their gratitude to lhe women who had chosen life for lhe children they were allowed to atkgx GIRL, AHexxx Lauren Herman. 8 lbs . S css and 20M inches long. Born Aug. 14. 1993 at Community Hospital. Battle Creek. Ml. to David and Mane Herman Jr Proud grandparents are David and Mary Herman Sr. of Nashville. MI and Davsi and Stephanie Stanton of Dowling. MI and A. Craig Yepez of Bank Creek. MI. GIRL, Allison Ann Schultz, born at Pennock Hospital oa Aug. 31. 1993 al 3:33 p.m. weighing 8 lbs.. 3M ozs. and 21 inches long. Father and mother are Kent and Christy Schultz of Hastings BOY, Big brothers. Jim. Matt and Jeff and employees of Kmart 3819 are pleased to an­ nounce the birth of Guy Philip Beachnau. born Sept. 18, weighing 9 lbs . 5 css. and 21 inches long. Proud parents are Ron and Betsy Beachnau. Grandparents are Cart and Jean Beachnau of Palmdale. California and Joe and FeliciCas White of Lansing, Michigan. GIRL, Slacee Ann Nicole, born r Pennock Hospital an Sept. 19 al 8:07 p.m. to Mark McQueen and Julee Orman. Belding, weighing 5 lbs.. 6K oes. and 19 inches long. BOY, Kaleb Ldwart Eli. born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 21 at 1150 p.m. to Kenneth and Taunya Amon. Hastings, weighing 4 lbs.. 15 oas. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Wilhelmina Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 20 al 11:02 a.m. to Helmut and Ann KJcn. Nashville, weighing 13 bs.. 4H ozs. and 21K inches long. GIRL. Elida Adalyda. bom at Pennock Hospital oo Sept. 22 at 12:10 p.m. to Toni and Johnny Vi’la. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 8K CD. and 21H inches long legal! NOTICE: Btate ef Mchigaa Probate Court CMMbal Berry PUBLICATION N0T1CS Oicitapt’e Estate File No. 95-21647-SE tetoto ol RALPH OTTO. deceased TO ALL WTERESTED POISONS Your intent in W»e ettate may bo barrod or ai fectodby ihH hearing NOTICE A haaring wo» hold on September 29. 1995 in fho probata courtroom. Hcnttag*. Mkhigan before Judge Rkhard H. Shaw on the petition of Glonn Hahn requeuing Glenn Hahn bo appointed personal representative of Ralph Otto who lived at 901 Lakeview Drive. Hasting*. Michigan and who died Sept. 8. 1994. and requesting also the will ol the deceased dated Nov. 27. 1985 be admitted to probate Creditors ol fho deceased are notHsod thot all ctowm against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) per •enol represen’afrve or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 months oi the date of publication oi this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be ausgnod to entitled persons appearing ol record Robert I Byington (P77621) 222 West Apple Street Hastmgt Ml 49058^248 (bib) 945-9557 Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting... BANNER CLASSIFIED! A variety of posters were handed out by Becki Meek. Treasurer of Barry County Right to Life are front row, left. Norm Bartow, Carmen DesVoignes and 9. Bon DesVoignes. 8. Second row left, Mary Partridge. Bonnie MacKenzte, Sue Wood. Bedd Meek and Indya Morton. Over 125 people from more than 10 area churches participated In the second annual "Ufe Chain”, an hour long local observance held Sunday afternoon In downton Hastings, organized by Joanna Haddix, president of Barry County Right To Life and chairman of "Life Chain". LEGAL NOTICE__ taynew OF MONTBAGS FOMCLOBURf BALE New city directories expected this winter As pari of iu 125-year anniversary, R. L. Polk A Co. will deliver a special issue City Directory to its customers in the business community this winter. The company also will offer special promo­ tion and the publication will showcase im­ provements and new user-friendly features. The city directory is a volume of history, ai fact book about the community, a buyer's guide, an advertiser’s tool and a resource for resident information. R.L. Polk and CO. has been publishing the City Directory in Hastings since 1929. Vice President and General Manager Jim Hornbuckle said these improvements are planned for the 1995 issue: • A festive directory cover will mark the anniversary edition. • A contemporary typeface, Helvetica, will make the text easier to read. • A spec ml tabbed section will help customers find information more quickly. The company also will offer special promo­ tional packages to iu customers. "If customers purchase our advertising and book package, they will receive a discount off the regularly priced package in celebration of our anniversary. Right now. our sales force has samples of the new city directory, so our customers can get a preview of the new look." said Hornbuckle. The hard-cpvcr business edition directory lists businesses, householders and additional adult residents alphabetically and by street ad­ dress. It also includes a narrative history of the community, a classified section of businesses, a street guide and a numerical listing of published telephone numbers. Polk has been producing local directories in the U.S. and Canada since 1870. Polk respects people's privacy by publishing only information available from many public sources All information contained in the directory is voluntarily given m door-to-door canvasses and through follow-up telephone calls. During the canvass, enumerators clear­ ly identify themselves as Polk employees and wear identification badges to avoid confusion. The information is verified through such means as employers’ lists and is compiled in a manner to ensure maximum accuracy . The City Directory Division publishes more than 1,100 city directories covering some 6.500 communities in the United States and Canada. The directories contain information gathered from approximately 30 million annuol interviews. Besides serving as a reference and marketing tool. Polk’s city directories are fre­ quently used for proof of residence and employment and are a law enforcement tool. They have been used by police departments on numerous occasions to help solve crimes. They have also been -sed to track family histones, locate missing heirs and assist emergency services. "Mice, fire and emergency medical ser­ vice personnel in smaller cities often use the directory lo confirm addressses and other per­ tinent information in crisis situations,” said Hombucklc. "I know of a case where a Virginia Beach woman suffered a heart at­ tack. Her husband called emergency services but was unable to speak. He could only mutter sounds. The emergency operator directed the man to tap out his telephone number, which the operated located in the City Directory. She dispatched a unit to his home and also phoned the neighbors to help the couple until the ambulance arrived.” R.L. Polk and Co., is a world-wide infor­ mation services company, headquartered in Detroit. The company, founded in 1870, emplcys approximately 6.500 persons in mere than 50 offices and production facilities in lhe United States. Canada. England. Australia, Germany and Barbados. Besides publishing city and bank direc­ tories, Polk is a statistician for the North American and European auto industries, a resource for director marketers and consumer goods companies, a provider of database marketing services, and geographic informa­ tion systems. Polk also manufacturers calen­ dars and other advertising specialities. For more information, call Lyla Akoun of R.L. Polk A Co. al (313) 393-4813. Theater guild plans meeting The second meeting of the newly formed Youth Theatre Guild will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 12, at the Tbornapple Arts Council of Barry County building in Fish Hat­ chery Park in Hastings. t All interested people are invited to attend The Youth Theatre Guild will work with students in grades 5-12 and year-round ac­ tivities are planned. The first meeting was well attended with representatives from throughout the county. The group discussed desirable activities and outcomes, physical resources available and shared ideas about youth theater activities. The ideas included workshops and activities to acquaint students with the many functions and needs of theater; trips for participanu to theater productions; snd bringing in in­ dividuals with youth theater knowledge to share their experience. Individuals with questions about the Youth Theatre Guild may call John Fehsenfeld at 945-3789. Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 616­ 945-9554 to subscribe. Fite No. 95-21661-SE tefoM ol HAROLD ARTHUR POTTER. Dectowd TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interact In fho aetata may bo barrod or af­ fected by thk hearing. NOTO: A hearing wa* held on August 23. 1995 in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Mkhigan before Judge Rkhard H. Show on lhe petition ol Kirk Potter requesttag Kirk Potter bo appointed personal repr esoatotive oi Harold Arthur Potter wno uvea ar i/vb soum jerrorson, rtaBttngt, Mkhigan and who died Juno 2. 1995. and heirs at tew bo determined. Creditors ai the deco as sd are notified that all doWns against the estate will bo forever barred untoss presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probote court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of lhe data of publication of this notice. Notko is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing ol record. October 2, 1995 Robert L. Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hosttags. Ml 49056-0248 (616) 945-9557 Kirk Potter 909 North Michigan Hastings, Ml 49058 (10/5) RBOTTGAOS BAL£ Defou It has occurred In a Mortgage mode by morion x. hu|m to mjcdosi rrococoni. oa>ea February 14. 1995 and recorded on February 21, 1995 in Liber 625 Pogo 282. Barry County. Mkhigan records The Mortgage will bo foreclosed upon by Bote of ths property at public auction to the highest bidder on November 3, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. at the Borry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Mkhigan 49058. The property will botold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, which amount currently Is Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Throe Dollars and 44/100 ($13,903.44). together with Interest of fifteen percent (15%) per annum, logoi costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and Insurance that the Mortgagee pays before the The property is commonly known as: 3990 Lawrence Road. HasttagL, Mkhigan 49058 and is legally described os follows: P.P. 08-002-014-202-00 ot Baltimore Township. Barry County, Michigan: Commencing ot a point on the North line of Sec­ tion 14. Town 2 North. Rango 8 West, distant East 330.00 feet from the North quarter post of sold Sec­ tion. thence continuing East along said North sec­ tion line. 165.00 feet, thence South 264.00 feet, thence West 165.00 feet, thence North 264.00 foot to the place of beginning. And commencing at a point on the North line of Section 14, Town 2 North, Rango 8 West, distant East 495.00 feet from the North post, thence conti­ nuing East 85.00 feet, thence South 290.00 feet, thence West 250.00 feet, thence North 26.00 foot, lhence East 165 00 feet, thence North 264 00 feet to lhe pfoce of beginning. The redemption period will be six (6) months from tha date of sate: howavor, H fho property Is abandoned, lhe redemption pwtod will be thirty (30) day* from the dote of *ate. Dated: September 25. 1995 Mkhoel Prococctoi. Mortgagee WESSELING 8 BRACKMANN P C. Attorney* for Mortgagee by. Douglas J. Brockmonn 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville. Mkhlgon 49426 616^69-8185 Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by DEXTER W. GRIFFIN and THAIS H. GRIFFIN, as his wHe and in her own rmht. and BLAKE W. GRIFFIN, a single person (collectively AAortgogor"). to THE FEDERAL LAND HANK OF SAINT PAUL, a corporation having its principal of­ fice ot 375 Jackson Street. St. Paul, Minnesota 55101. doted Moy 21. 1976. and recorded in the of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Borry County, Michigan on June 4. 1976 in Uber 226. Page 627. THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL wos subsequently known as FARM CREDIT BANK OF ST. PAUL ond is now known as AGRIBANK. FCB (the "Mortgagee"). Dexter W. Griffin and Jonke J. Griffin, as his wife, and Belinda L. Gould. Trustee, subsequently entered into on unrecorded roamortixotion agreement with Mortgagee, as evsdoncod by instrument dated August 3. 1978. The mortgage and rorunortixotion agreement described heroin are colloclivoly referred to os the "Mortgage." By reason of such default, the Mortgages elects to d«lor• and hvreby declare* the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage duo and payable forthwith. As of the date ol this Notice there Is dalmod to bo due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Twenty Six Thousand Eight Hundred Elevon and 06/100 Dollars (926.811.06). No suH or proceeding at tow has boon instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notko is hereby given thot by virtue of the power of sole contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case mode and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney foe allowed by tow. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sole, the Mortgage will be forectesod by sate of the mortgaged promisos at public vendue to the highest bidder ot the oast en­ trance of rhe Barry County Courthouse located In Hastings, Mkhigan on Thursday, October 26. 1995. at two o'clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage ata situated in the Township oi Maple Grove. County cd Borry. State of Mkhigan. ond are described as follows: NW'4 except commencing at the North quarter pest, thoncs South along quarter lino 19 rods, thence West 8 rods, thence Northerly to o point 10 rods West of beginning, thence East to point of beginning, all in Section 25, T2N. R7W. Subject to existing highways, oosoments: and rights-of-way of record; together with al! lhe tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances thereunto belonptag or in anywise appertaining. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be twelve (12) months from the date of sate. Dated: September 28. 1995 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, now known ot AGRIBANK. FCB I mxQTT^f Kill mi - nnrt 4a WARNER NORCROSS 8 JUDD LLP 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 (616)752-2000 Our Christmas 1995 Catalog ACCEPTING BIDS BEACH RESTROOM FACILITY AND SEPTIC SYSTEM \<w> CHARLTON PARK fo /nWt/nfl cootncton to SUBMn PROPOSALS tor SITE. GENERAL UECHAMCAL And ELECTRICAL WORK tor tho CONSTRUCTION of t MODERN RESTROOM locttod n^r tho CHARLTON PARK BEACH. (24 X 2S') DRAWING and PROJECT MANUAL an on tHa at tha tollowing locations: 1. M C SMITH ARCHITECTURAL GROUP. INC 529 GiMnwood Ave. S.E. East Grand Rapids. Ml 49506 616-451-3346 2. F W. 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Some of the area teams will face some stiff challenges Friday night and a couple will have a chance to make something hap­ pen in their league's standings. All but Hast­ ings will be the visiting teams. Northview at Has Ungs The Saxons are coming off their first OK White Conference victory and now find themselves deadlocked for fifth place with Northview and Wyoming Park in the league standings. Hasting,. which hxs teen very competi­ tive thur fir Util kwkmi. will ix only 1-3 In the league after a noo-confenence win over Lakewood to atari the aeasou. Ils 21-18 homecoming triumph over Lowell helped lhe team clear that nril hurdle. Now lhe team can aec what it can do about moving up. Northview. 1-4 overall, ia coming off a diiappoinong 24-0 shutout Iota al the hands or O-K White co-leader Forest Hills Central, a learn that slopped lhe Sucre earlier in the aeaaon. 20-7. Interestingly. Forest Hills Central, the fourth-ranked team in Class A, has yielded only one touchdown In Its four league games, and that one came from Hast­ ings. The Saxons hope they can mix it up suc­ cessfully on the ground and in the air again. They scored in both routes against l-owell. with Rocky Wager and Jack Taylor getting lhe job done rushing and end Jesse Barnum catching one TD pass and a two-point con­ version from quarterback Joe Lyons. Hastings actually dominated lhe Red Ar­ rows statistically, but still woo only by conversion points The week after the Northview game, the Saxons will get another supreme test when it faces East Grand Rapids, the O-K White co-leader, undelcated and ranked Na I In the stale in Class BB. No one can accuse coach Jeff Keller's passes and didn't allow a completed pass. The ground defense was nearly as stingy, yielding only 71 yards. Coach Gunther Mittclstacdt's group has won four in a row after a season opening non-teaguc loss to Union City, which now is 5-0. Dansville is coming off a 14-8 victory over Leslie, and like Maple Valley, will take a 4-1 record into the showdown. If lhe Lions win it. they wi’l be in the driver’s seat for their fifth SMAA champi­ onship in the last six years. Deitoa at Mattawan The Panthers suffered a 51-21 loss to state-ranked Battle Creek Pennfieid last Fri­ day and this week it doesn't get a lot easier at Mattawan. The Wildcats are 3-1 in the league and are coming off a tough 36-20 loss to GalesburgAugusta that dropped them into a secondplace tie in the Kalamazoo Valley Associa­ tion. Of course. Pennfieid is alone at the top of the standings. Another incentive for Mattawan is that it will be homecoming over there. Delton, which owns victories over Kala­ mazoo Hackett and Gull Lake this season, is 1-3 in live league and 2-3 overall. The Panthers actually moved the ball quite well against Pennfieid, scoring three touch­ downs and mounting drives that stalled in­ side their opponent's five-yard line. They had 326 yards in total offense Coach Rob Heethuis is looking for some mistake-free offensive play and stingy de­ fense in a rugged battle at Mattawan. Lakewood at Mason Coach Ted Hollern's Vikings have been up and down and close all season. They've posted two victories with impres­ sive offensive performances, one a 48-14 shellacking of Dowagiac and another a 38-19 pasting of Charlotte Their losses to Okemos (14-12). Hastings (13-6) and Lansing Catholic Central (19-14 last Friday) all have been by seven points or less. Mark Mascho continues his exciting run­ ning. as he broke loose for a 90-yard TD run last Friday night against Lansing Catholic. He finished the game with 132 yards rush­ ing. Middleville at Coopersville The Trojans still are looking for that elu­ sive fin; victory. They will take an 0-5 record against Coopersville (2-3). Middleville is smarting from a 33-8 loss to Godwin, one of the better O-K Blue teams this season. Coopersville is coming off a 21-13 loss to Hamilton. Jesse Barnum hails In this pass, a crucial play to gel a first down in a Hastings . drive that resulted in a score against Lowell. Barnum caught three pesses during the evening, one for a touchdown and another for a two-point conversion. (Photo courtesy of Perry Hardto). group of having a soft schedule. Maple Valley at Dansville This could be a critical game for the Lions' chances of repeating as SMAA champion. Maple Valley is 3-0 in the conference, while Olivet. Dansville and Battle Creek St. Phillip are all a game back at 2-1. The Lions pounded previously unbeaten and state-ranked Olivet last Friday, 30-14, to establish themselves u the team to beat. The defensive secondary intercepted four Quarterback Jesse Young (10) looks to hand off to an unidentified running back whie Ron French (28) appears to be waiting his turn Saxons now 11-2 overall in soccer Chrysler softball teams win The Hastings Chrysler-sponsored team won the annual softball tournament held In Woodand over Labor Day weekend. Members at the team Include (first row from left) Tom Varney. Bryan Varney. Robb Pickard. Terry Lyon, Doug Varney. Joe Smith and Todd Hardng. (second row) Mke Pickard. Bob Brumm, Kan McCoy. Larry Trzedak. Brad Zoet, Dan MBer, Don Gtwon and Dan Pickard. The Hastings varsity soccer learn lifted iu season record 7-1 in lhe O-K White Confer­ ence and 11-2 ovaall Tuesday with a 4-0 victory over Hudsonville. The Saxons dominated the contest with 45 shots oo goal to Hudsonville's 14. However. Hastings didn't score until the second half. "We had many chances with the ball off the post or wide, etc..' said coach Doug Mepham. "We could not finish with a shot in lhe goal. Our team gave Hudsonville a lot ot ammo to play harder due to our lack of potting the ball in lhe net. The Saxons came out in the second half and scored fore goals. Pascal Bussman regis­ tered his 10th and 11th of lhe season. Jim Robbe added his fourth and Evan Winkler his second. The Saxons will play Northview at home today, with the junior varsity game starting at 5 p.m. and the varsity contest getting un­ der way al 7. Hastings golfers lose double dual Hastings Chrysler also sponsored the Blue Division championship team which competed In the Hastings Qty League. Members of lhe team include (first row from left) Bob Brumm. Den Mter, Mke Pickard. Tarry Lyons and Dan Pickard, (second row) Scott House. Corey Heath. Joe Smith, Gary Iverson. Robb Pickard and Todd Hardtog Seventh grade eagers win 3 of 4 The Hastings seventh- and eighth-grade basketball teams won three of four contests in the last week. Both the “Blue" and "Gold" teams defeated Pennfieid. 23-10 and 26-13. respectively. The two teams split with Allegan the previous Thursday, with the Blues winning 18-10 and the Golds being edged. 29-22. Amanda Hoke scored six points to lead the Blues over Pennfieid and Katie Welton added five. JoAnn Bailey also came up with four steals. Welton led the effort against Allegan with eght points and Cassandra Ames and Taylor Wisner each had four. Cathy Anderson dropped in eight points and Kailey Lyons had seven to the lead the Golds' victory over Pennfieid. Kristen W’ildem had six rebounds and Anderson five. Anderson scored 12 points Thursday and Wildern added eight. Lyons collected 10 rebounds and had five steals. The Hastings golf team lost an O-K White Conference double dual meet to East Grand Rapids and Wyoming Park Thursday at Saskatoon. Wyoming Park and East Grand Rapids both shot a 169. but the latter won on a tie breaker. The Saxons, meanwhile, had a 179. Jon Lawrence fired a nine-hole round of 41. Jason Fuller and Don Smith followed with a 44 and 45. respectively, and Adam Gee checked in with a 49. Matt Styf and Ken Rose both carded a 53. In a junior varsity match, the Saxons beat Caledonia 177-196. Joe Edger came in with a sparkling 39 and coach Ed vonderHoff said he came close to getting a hole-in-one on the fourth hole at the bastings Country Club. Other scores were Chad Coenen 43. Mike Krueger 47. casey Alexander 48. Nick Thornton 49. Matt Barnum 56 and Jeremiah Johnson 61. Hastings jayvees win in comeback The Hastings junior varsity basketball team used a torrid second half comeback to take a 42-36 decision from Northview Thursday. The Saxons were down 23-8 at lhe half, but outgunned tne Wildcats 34-13 lhe rest of the way Bess Lyons led the offensive attack with 11 points and she came up with four steals Anne Burghdoff had nine points and four assists. The victory lifted the Saxon jayvees' sea­ son record to 8-1, 5-0 in the O-K White Conference. Travis Williams (left and Paul Ross played important roles in Hope College's first victory ol the season Isat Saturday Ex-Saxon standouts help Hope to get 1st win I wo former Hastings Saxon standouts turn­ ed in key performances in Hope’s 40-6 win over Aurora Saturday. Paul Rose, a 6-1. 225-Ib. senior defensive end. and Travis Williams. a 6-0’ 185-lb. sophomore place kicker/defense back, played roles in the victory. Hope College has a new head coach this year in Dean Kreps. who has installed a new pro-style offense this year, which has had a slow start. However. Saturday things finally clicked as Hope beat Aurora. Rose, playing strong side defensive end. helped set the tone for the defense with the game’s first tackle. Rose also forced a fumble and stopped the Aurora quarterback oo a key fourth down with one foot to go The Hope defense forced six turnovers on lhe day. Williams kept Aurora pinned deep in their own territory with deep kickoffs. He also kicked two field goals and four extra points. He is 3-for-3 on his field goals this season. Hope travels to Adrian to play the Bulldogs (3-1) this week. In two weeks they face Al­ bion College (1994 Division III national champs) at home. Delton golfers finish 4th in KVA standings The Delton golf team has finished the reg­ ular season in fourth place in the Kalamazoo Valley Association The Panthers took third Tuesday in the last league Jamboree this fall. The match was held at Milham Park, the home course of Kalamazoo Hackett. The host team took first Tuesday with a combined score of 155. The Irish won the league championship outright. Mattawan was runner-up with a 162, Del­ ton was th.rd at 172, one stroke better than Kalamazoo Christian. Pennfieid was fifth at 189. Parchment sixth at 200 and Paw Paw was disqualified. Ryan Vliek carded a 38 and finished fourth overall in the conference among individual players. Freshman Mike Kammeraad shot a 43. Donald Heckman had a 45. Marv Cook a 46 and Scott Hovancc a 48. Mattawan finished as runner-up for the season, Kalamazoo Christian was third. Pennfieid fifth. Paw Paw sixth and Parch­ ment seventh. The Panthers next will compete in the Class B regional tournament at the Lake Doster course near Plainwell. Saxon frosh eagers defeat Northview The Hastings freshman basketball team lost 50-29 Tuesday to Ionia. The loss left the Saxons' season record al 5-5.3-3 in the O-K White Conference. Northview cruised to a 16-4 lead in the opening quarter and never looked back. Sara Allerding scored nine points and Angie Boger had six for Hastings. The Saxon frosh edged Northview last Friday. 39-36. They outscored their opponents in each of the first three quarters and led 32-24 before the start of the final period. They had io hang on the rest of lhe way. Allerding and Andrea Larke both scored 10 points and Amy Songer added nine. Allerding also gathered 13 rebounds and I jrke had nine. A poor first half that included 15 turnovers doomed the Hastings freshman basketball team last Wednesday in a 65-39 loss to Lowell. The Saxons fell behind 39-11 at the half, but outscored Lowell 28-26 the rest of the way. Sarah Allerding had 10 points and nine re­ bounds to pace Hastings. Brooke Rizor scored nine points and Boger had eight The Saxons ourebounded lhe Red Arrows, but the first-half turnovers made all the dif­ ference. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 5, 1995 — Page 13 HYAA Football RESULTS: The Hastings third and fourth grade Bad Boys won their fourth game Saturday. Sept. 30. against Lakeview 26-7. Heath VanBelkum carried in one touchdown and an extra point. Drew Bowman ran in three touchdowas and John Farley ear­ ned in extra points. The defense fired up in the second half. Cited for great defensive plays were Kenny Cairns, Drew Bowman, Brandon Johnson. Luke Selby. Joe Arens. Ricky Krebbc. Chad Ferguson, Cori Fueri. Joey Aspinall and Justin Newton. The Hastings fifth and sixth grade Hur­ ricanes beat Belding 38-0. Touchdowns were scored by Daryl Bar­ num. Chad Davis. Bryan Lee, Matt Sciba and Dan Slaughter Matt Sciba made four, twopoint conversions. Mark Peake kept a Hurricane drive alive on a fourth down conversion in the second quarter. Dan Slaughter had an interception and ran it back to the one-yard line, setting up a touchdown on the next play for Bryan Lee. Chad Davis and Dan Slaughter converted Dorothy's Hair Styling 11-1; Hecker In­ surance 7-5; Bennett Industries 6-6; Kent Oil 4-4; Carlton Center Excavating 3-9; D.J. Electric 1-7. Good Games A Series: S Drake 174-508; B. Maker 163; R. Murphy 179-455; K. Fowler 176-479; J. Pettengill 141; J. Elliston 183-464; L. Elliston 189; N. Goggins 159444; J Hamilton 189487; N. Potter 165; S. Dunham 168; M Andris 148; J. McMillen 179. Monday Mixers Mr. Bruce's 11-5; Kelly s Kegters 11-5; Ginbachs 10-6; South Shore Salon 7-9. Hastings Bowl 97; Babes and Bats 8U-7U; Hartzler Tours 8-8; Rowdie Giris 7-9; Three Ponies 7-9; Dewey's Auto 6-10; Michelob 6-10; TM Lassies 3V4-12tt. High Game - S. Vandenberg 207; D. Skinner 201; R. Bennett 197; J. McMillan 194; M Kill 190; S. Smith 187; R. Stapley 184 High Series - S. Vandenburg 548; B. Skinner 539; J. McMillan 537; R. Bennett 503. Thursday A.M. Lucky Shots 13-7; Hummers 11*44; Question Marks 11-9; Varneys 11-9. Bosley s 94-10*6; Hastings Bowl 8-12; Valley Realty 8-8; LeHarves 8-8; Leftovers 8-8. Good Games and Series — M. Atkinson 192-503; K Thomason 169495; J. Lewis 178487; C. CkxiMul5J436; B. 162418; O Gillons 144-402; S. Lambert 133-389; D. Collier 136-373; I. Andrews 107-271; K. Kesler 114-270; P Fisher 193; F. Ruthriff 175; C. Stuart 169; J. McKeough 161; B. Hooper 138; 1. Ruthniff 135; B. Bodo 122. Friday Moose Mixed Rocky Four 124; Four Stan 124; 9 and a Wiggle 11-5; Working Ou It 11-5; Gillons 97; Three Pomes 97; Four R's 8-8; Heads Out 8-8; Get Lucky 's 8-8; Gutter Dusters 8-8; Rusty Four 7-9; Middle Lakers 7-9. Ten Pins 6-10; Keglers 6-10; Laie Comen 6-10; Odd Balis 5-11; Sean Service 5-11; Big O’s 5-11. Mem High Game and Series - M McKee 224-630. J. Barnum 211-619; L. Rainwater 232-599; A. Jenkins 231-585; E. Keeler 225; T Lewis 164; L. Brummel 162; C. Purdum Sr. 210; H. Service 188-506. Womens High Game and Series — S. VanDcnburg 200-543; K. Keeler 187-516; O. Gillons 180-511; P. Ramey 168482; K. Becker 191-541; S. Keeler 181489; L. Bar­ num 184478; B Roush 172478; N. Taylor 177474. S. Sanborn 176480; M. Garber 164; S. Hddenbrand 163; K. Jenkins 146; B. J. Jacobs 130. Wednesday P.M. Varneys' Stables 124; Friendly Home Par­ ties 11-5; Misfits 11-5; Nashville Chiroprac­ tic 8-8; Mace's Ph 7-9; H A S Machine 7-9, Hair Care Center 7-9; Valley Realty 7-9. Eye and Ent Specialists 6-10; Lifestyles 4-12. High Games and Series - K. Becker 221-574; L. Yoder 189488; A. Rose 170457; B. Norris 187490; E. Hammontrec 165450; M Dull 157400; B Vrogindewey 167430; L Johnson 148407; W. Purches 151-399. M. Snow 151-397; J. Pettengill 129356; B. Hesterty 132-395; S Pennington 177; F. SchncMK.- 161; R. Kuempel 178; B. Wilson 186; P. Fredrnckson 174; E. Vanesse 539. B Miner 432. Retreat ion #3 Carlton Center Excavating 12; HarderWarner II; Barry Automotive 11; Cross Country Homes 8; Fairchild's 8; Freeport Elevator 7 and Woodland Boys 6. Good Games and Series — B. King 210-558; T. Westbrook 214-518; B Redman 194-200-539; R Fay 205-224-597; K. Green­ field 201-502; D Lamber 193-530; R. Wieland 221-549; and G. Yoder 195. Senior C itizens Woodmansee 10-6; Friend 10-6; Otis 10-6; Brewer 97; Jesick 97; Colvin 8-8; Moucoults 8-8; Nash 8-8; Dowding 8-8; Kuempel 8-8. Beckwith 7-9; Snyder 7-9; Schiacter 7-9; Brodock 6-10; D. Hall 6-10; Richardson 6-10. Good Games and Series Indies - M Spoelstra I6i439 146420; 165442; Mesecar 156433; 156440; 123; N Moucoults 150; B. Miner G Potter 177439; R Kuempel J Richardson 172430. J Kasmsky G Otis 168; E. Ulrich 213-554; E. 167; M Hall 152; L. Wellman F Schneider 148404; M. Maison K. Colvin 200474 Good Games and Series Men — P. Terpening 174-505; D. Dowding lt»8; B Adgate 169476; D. Mason 194497; A. Brewer 160455; G Young 148; J. Mulder 132; H Service 176468; W. Brodock 214-517; R Beduhn 170; B. Myers 168438; R Schiacter 138499; B Terry 189527. punt returns for touchdowns in the second and third quarters Aaron Snider and Nathan Selby both had fumble recoveries Leading the defense were Dan Slaughter. Kyle Hess. Bryan Lee and B.J Buehler. Steven Tyrell also made a kev tackle slopping Belding oo a fourth down play. B.J. Buehler and Brad Cur­ rier both had quarterback sacks. The Hastings fifth and sixth grade Panthers defeated Belding 46-0. Dustin Bowman started the scoring by returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown. Other touchdowns were made by Joe Shaeffer. David Wilson and three by Ted Greenfield Brian Donnini ran in two extra points while David Wilson kicked four extra points. Coaches said lhe offensive line whch in­ clude Paul Garrett. Justin Malik. Anthony Vehre, William Fields. John Deming and David Hoaglin did an excellent job. Players on defensive who contributed to the shutout included Brandon Burke. Andrew Ferguson, Lonnie Rambin. Lonnie Madden. Bruce Carpenter and Chris Hoaglin. Tuesday Mixed Pin Seekers 15-5; Lammo’s Gowns 13-7; Advanced Commercial Printing 13-7; Viking 12-8; Neighbors 11-9; Locksbop 911; Hast­ ings Bowlers 911; Consumers Concrete 911; Black Sheep 6-14. Mens High Games & Series D. Blakely 214; K. Lambeth 203-548; T. Neymeiyer 217; O. Snyder 182; D. Salazar 166. Womens High Games & Series P. Mayhew 140; S. Salazar 161; D. Service 179471; G Buchanan 196-500; B. Sexton 163; B. Norris 175; F. Ruthraff 182; S. Bowman 184. Sunday Night Mixed Misfits 144-14; B.S.en 14-2; Rebels 14-2; Really Roams 196; Friends 196; Thunder Alley 8-8; Holey Rollers 8-8; Rednecks 8-8; Short-n-Sweet 8-8; Tasmaniac's 7 4-84; Freeman s 7-9; Load Hogs 7-9; Fearsome 4 6-10; Alley Cats 6-10; Get Along Gang 6-10; Diehards 5-11; Dynamites 4-12; Beginners Plus 1-15. Womens High Games sad Series - L. Barnum 203-549; S. Sanborn 198-512; L. Davis 236494; D VanCampen 184494; K. Sutfm 174478; D. Krallman 154456; P. Freeman 176428; J. Mead 141-374; B. Moody 204; A. Hubbell 159; D. Moody 156; J. Highsmith 114; L. Friend 144. Mem High Games and Series - D Friend 204-569; F. Huey 184-527; D. Vickers 193-513; M. Freeman 194496; J. Davis 164489. G. Smith 179462; B. Hub­ bell 176450; J. Barnum 216; F. Mead 196; K, i^M» 19fcJ. Smith 1»;J. Ddaat 183; B. Barkhuff i8TfB. DraytdHSl. YMCA Women’s Volleyball League Hastings man to race in “Super Shoe” nationals Brad Sheltenbarger of Hastings will com­ pete in Michigan's last stock car race of the 1995 season this Friday. Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 6. 7 and 8) as the Kalamazoo Speedway hosts the ninth annual “Super-Shoe Nationals.'’ Over 250 of the best slock car drivers from all over Indiana, Illmots, Ohio, and Canada take on Michigan's top stars in the 530,000 three-day extravaganza. Friday there will be a free (grandstand) practice jCsskmi from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday qualifying will start at 2 p.m. and the first of 20 heat races will start at 6 p.m. All of Satur­ day's heat winners will run in a 20-lap feature after the heats have been completed. Sunday, starting al 12:30 p.m.. the last chance races and three giant features will be held The rain date will be Oct. 13. 14 and 15. Heading up the sur-studded entry Itsi is 1994 Kalamazoo Speedway track champion and 1994 "Super-Shoe" winner Andy Bozcll of Portage. Previous "Super-Star" winners entered include 1988, '89 and '90 winner Gate Cobb of Ada and 1991 and '92 winner Jeff Vochaska of Bangor. The world's fastest 3/8-mile paved oval is located five minutes north of Kalamazoo just off US-131 at "D" Ave., (exit 44). For more information, call (616) 349-3978. Saxon 8th-grade cage teams win Both lhe Hastings "Blue” and "Gold” eighth-grade basketball teams scored victo­ ries last Thursday at Allegan and Tuesday against Battle Creek Pennfieid. The Gold team remained unbeaten with a 41-10 victory over Allegan and a 43-24 decision over Pennfieid. In the game against Allegan. Virginia Jennings dropped in 21 points. Stephanie Conrad had six and Jessica Crowley and and Katie Williams had four each. Jennings also bad eight rebounds and Crowley came up with seven, and both girls had four steals. Jill Williams bad three assists. Williams led the way against Pennfieid with 13 points. Susan Hubbard had eight and Crowley and Jennings six each. Williams also had nine rebounds and Crowley seven. Jennings also dished out four assists. The Blue team won 32-7 over Allegan and 31-17 over Pennfieid. In the Allegan game. Dannie Eaton pumped in 12 points. Angie Miller added six and Lacy Pittelkow and JaneBe Nichols had four apiece. Nichols notched eight points against Pennfieid. Jessica Gole had five and Heidi Schmidt. Eaton and Kate Allerding had four apiece. Final summer trap league results Sept. 23 was the last day of the 300 Bird Summer League. Everyone shot 150 from 16-yards and 150 from their own handicap yardage. There was a banquet held Sept. 30 at the club with plaques awarded for two classes. Winners of Class 1 were Vem Suiter with a score of 286, Johnson had a score of 279 and Hastings jayvees even soccer mark The Hastings junior varsity soccer team defeated Lowell 1-0 Sept. 28. Scoring the lone goal for the Saxons was James Yi. He was assisted by Ben O'Mara. The Hastings offense had 11 shots on goal white the defense held Lowell to only four. The Hastings defense was ted by goalie Mark Arens. Matt Toburen, Derek Johnson. Adam Schultz, and Eric McCarty The Hastings jayvee record so far this year “in* Randy Hughes ended with a 277. In Class II. finishing first was Walt Birman with 285. se­ cond place Doug Lang with 263 and Jon Hummel! with 260. The club is located at 1180 S. Cook Road. Hastings, and has open trap every Saturday at I p.m. "We always have someone that can answer questions or help you if you would like to try your hand at a round," said member Nancy Cooper. On Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.. there will be a "Five Gauge Fun Day Shoot." There will be a SI5 cover charge that will cover entry and the shells to be used Guns also will be furnished. W-L A League CJ Properties.....................................................9-0 Bobs Gun and Tackle..................................... 9-0 Ink Spots............................................................ 7-2 Leafwood Lumber........................................... 5-4 ICS Travel... .....................................................3-6 Hastings Burial Vault..................................... 2-7 Hanover/Garrison........................................... I -8 Snider Satellites................................................. 0-9 B League Ranger Tool and Die........................................ 8-1 FtexFxb................................................................7-2 Goodenough Goodies...................................... 7-2 Title Office.........................................................6-3 Bliss......................................................................4-5 Ray James Electric........................................... 3-6 Backe Construction.......................................1-8 Spencer Towing................................................0-9 Saxon frosh lose 15-8 to Lowell The Hastings freshman football team dropped a 15-8 decision last Thursday night at Lowell, leaving its season record at 1-3-1. The Saxons led by one. 8-7 at the half be­ fore Lowell scored the game-winning touch­ down. The Red Arrows took a 7-0 lead after tak­ ing the opening kickoff and driving for a TD. Hastings came back to score in the second quarter after stopping Lowell on fourth down at its own 38. The touchdown came on a 14-yard pass from Luke Warner io Jim Storms. The two-point coo version was added by fullback Billy Blair on a pilebout. Blair finished the game with 45 yards rushing. Linebacker Bob Cote came up with 14 tackles to lead lhe defensive unit. The de­ fensive backfield of Warner, Shane Slaugh­ ter. Mike Nystrom and David Barnum picked off three passes. Coach Karl Schwartz mentioned the play of defensive ends John Kieffer and Ken Thompson. The victory was the fourth this season in five tries for the Red Arrows. The Saxon frosh will be at home this af­ ternoon to take on Grand Rapids Northview. Correction: The price listed for Head Lettuce was incorrect In the Oct 3, 1995 issue of the Reminder... It should have read v-r ■ Notice of Public Comment Period on Proposed FY 96 Community Services Block Grant Plan The Community Action Agency o( South Central Michigan will accept public comments as required by the Michigan Department of Social Services (MDSS) CS8G State Plan for FY 96. Public Comments will be accepted on the CS8G FY96 proposed pion lor the period beginning September 30. 1995 through October 16. 1995. The Han Summary I* as follows: A total of '352.029 Is planned to be utilized In Branch. Barry. St. Joseph and Calhoun Counties for the general purpose of providing a wide range of services to low and moderate income families within our service delivery areas. Persons or organizations wishing to comment on or review the proposed plan should contact the following office locations by October 16.1995: Barry County Community Action Agency 107 S Jefferson St. Hastings. Ml 49055 (616) 948-4260 Materials are available in alternate formats by calling 1-800649-3727 (TDD) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS;: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 1995, commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered Include, In brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of William J. Rudd for rezonlng of property located at 6150 N. Middleville Road in the Township. This properly is currently zoned "A-1" Agricultural. The applicants seek rezonlng to the "C-3" General Business District or C-4 light manufacturing & transportation service district for the front portion of the property, 300 feet starting from the center of M-37 and ending approximately 80 feet behind the existing building and will include the entire width of the property. Balance of land will remain as It is. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed amend­ ment at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that lhe Land Use Plan, Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and'or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing ^Phimb^s Uc£u-RiLe FtwzU 902 W. State St. Hastings Phone 945-4921 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, October 16, 1995, at 7:00 pm at the Pleasantview Elementary School, 3754 Lacey Road, Bellevue, Michigan the Board of Education of the Hastings Area School System will hold a public hearing to consider the levying in 1995 of an additional proposed millage rate of .2520 mills for operating purposes pursuant to Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982. The additional millage rate will not increase the school operating millage beyond the 18.0 mills already authorized by Hastings Area School District’s residents. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 18.0 mills be levied in 1995 from within its present authorized millage rate. The maximum additional proposed millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property taxes levied in 1995 otherwise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982 by 1.42%. If the additional proposed millage rate is not approv­ ed, the school district’s revenue for the 1995-96 fiscal year will be 3.82 percent (3.82%) higher than the school district’s revenue for the immediately preceding fiscal year. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss the levy of the additional millage rate. Not more than ten (10) days after the public hearing, the Board of Education may approve all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rate. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Ray A. Rose, Secretary �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 5. 1995 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 /•<»/■ Sale ( oiniumiitv \<ilu es ADOPTION Our deepest wish is for a baby to low and share our warm, secure and happy home. Call 1-800-224-1492 “IT’S CIDER TIME FEST1VALS-....HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS / PION­ EER PARK. Watch cider made / antique water powered press. Mafic, Good Food, Apple Dumplings / much more every week through October 28!! PLUS: October 7-8: Fork River Free Trappen (Mountain Men) Encampment Oct 14-15 Civil War Encampment. October 21-22 French Voyagers Encampment, Photo Contest. Bring Cameras. $3.00 adults, IljOOkids. 1 lam • 4pm. 2 miles north Yankee SprmgsSute Park enhance. 795-/530.__________ MULE Want lt> Rent Mobile lloniex SMALL SECURE GARAGE, preferably heated. Call 948-2600 GRAND VALUE HOMES: The housing experts. (Formerly True Value Homes). LOTS OF LOTS AND HAPPY HOMES! Now open with many models and early bird specials at Yankee Springs Meadows newest addi­ tion. Low down payments and easy terms to qualified buyers Call Sandra now for details' 616-795-7900_______________ \ iih>nit>ii\e 1971 RS CAMARO Sh«p. in very good condition, xtored wimen, V-8,350. Want 4 speed, customised engine, 6,000 miles, 60.000 on body. $3,500. Phone: 616671-5029 TEAM WAGON RIDES coming October 7th at Caleb’s Oder Mill and Petting Zoo. Bring the kids. Only 25 per ride. Country Store, Candle Shop, Delicious Donuts. 8301 Valley. Vermomville, Ml. Daily to 6 00pm. CLOSED SUNDAY. 517-726-1102 Rtal I \ialt GRYLOKD: 18 BEAUTIFUL ACRES with bulldozed clear­ ing. Short drive io State Land. M900, $500 down. $12(Vto , 11* land contract Northern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118 HOME FOR SALE ALGON­ QUIN LAKE. Beautiful 3 bedroom home with a gorgeous view, $94,900 Call 948-8985 lor appointment. LAKE ODESSA. 4-bedroom brick walk-out. Livingroom, enclosed 3-season porch, counETen. family room, fire­ full bathrooms, second laundry room, furnace room with shop, 2-1/2 stall garage with insulated cupboard, perforated hardboard wall for hanging tools. 2 pantries, attic fan, laundry shoot, patio, oak cupboards, natural gas, hot water heat New gas water heater. Plas­ ter with some paneling. Closets galore. Double glazed Andenen windows. Needs no storm windows. New roof. Large private backyard. Ceramic tile, slate. Thermograie in fireplace. Dak. Lazy Susan, O"** garage door opeorr Pin be used as a doubie hovx. 30 minutes to Grand Rapids and Lansing. 15 minutes to Hastings and Ionia. Insurance replacement value $170,000 Lot 90x200 Make offer. 616-792-2350 SERVICE Trimming A remov­ al, insured. Reasonable. Randon Histwty, 945-2545. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FASTI •Home and income property* Debt cocuolidation♦Turoed down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-806-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates Joe Mix Plan Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician asaiatanL CM1 945-9888. STORAGE: Boat, Car. RV. Motorcycle. Instoe. Heal avail­ able. A.R.S. Manufacturing. PeltoL 616-623-3926________ THREE ALL STEEL ARCH style buudings 40x30. was $5,990 now $2,990; 40x68 was $10300 now $6,900, 50x120 was $18,000 dow $12,900. Endwalls are available. 1-800-320-2340_____________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message /»» CH (lilt'll YAMAHA (2J-1992 VENTURE XL 2-up seal, reverse, driver and passenger handwarmers, covers, oil, $3,600 for one or $7,000 for two. Call 945-9360 after 8pm /hank 1 mi CARD OF THANKS The family of Joyce Murray would like to thank everyone who helped us through this diffi­ cult time, especially Pastor and Mn. Alvin Yates. Thank you for the prayers, cards, pbooe calls, food and flowers. Our sincere thanks to our 'unity, friends and neighbors. Your loving support win always be remembered. Charles Murray A Family. Jim A Elaine Brill A Family IIi Ip II anli (I ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS­ TANT for insurance and finan­ cial services office. Experience preferred. Licensing a definite plus! Send resume to P.O. Box 10, Hatfcy, MI 49058 BABYSITTER WANTED evenings, 2 days a week, 1 cr 2 Saturdays a month. 948-2938, after 6:00pm._______________ CLEANING PERSON. Full time, 3rd shift Starting pay $550 an hour. Call 382-5914 for interview.___________________ HOSPITAL JOBS- to $19/Hr. Many openings. 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee_________________ HOTEL JOBS- to 5480AVK. Benefits! Win train! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee.___________ INVENTORY AUDITOR: Quantum Services, a national leader in inventory auditing services, has an immediate entry-level position for Inven­ tory Auditor. This position offers 20-30 hours per week; early morning hours with no weekends at a rate of pay rang­ ing from $650 to $750/hour. No experience requred, will train the right person. For considera­ tion, please cali 1-800-777-6050 by 10/6/95 (due to technical problems, people who called on this ad prior to this date must call this number again to re-submit their application)___________ Wanted ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME just open. Private rooms, country living, Alto area. 616-868-6920________________ GUITARS WANTED: Collec­ tor pays $100 to $5,000 for Gibson, Fender, Martin, Grctsch, National, Dobro. CORRECTION: I-800-375-CLAY. I or Reni DELUXE APARTMENT: One bedroom, attached garage, air, coin laundry, dishwasher and more, $525/month. 948-2808 after 6pm or page Bill at 230-3439 and leave number. LAKEFRONT. Wall Lake, Delton. Modem 2-bedroom. 1 year lease, deposit and refer­ ences. Phone 623-8218. LAKE ODESSA. Spacious 2-bedroom apartment 3 season porch, country kitchen, over­ looks lake, large backyard. 30 minutes to Lansing and Grand Rapids, 15 minutes to Ionia and Hastings. Includes utilities, gary 616-792-2350 RICE LAKE ONTARIO, Cedar Cove Resort New winter­ ized housekeeping cottages. Boat rentals. Good fall fishing until November 15th. 905-342-3110________________ SMALL CABIN IN TOWN oo the river, $310 per month. Call Leonard at 948-2808 after 6pm. I or Spk 3 PIECE LIVINGROOM SET. Includes sofa, love seat and chair. Beautiful Country print Was $899, sacrifice $599. Demis PisL, 517-224-4822. AMANA CHEST FREEZER: 12 cubic feet, like new, $125. 948-2548._________________ BEAUTIFUL 6 PIECE Oak Finish bedroom outfit Includes queensize orthopedic mattress set 6 weeks old. Cost over $1,200 new, sacrifice for $300. 1-517-699-4148______________ JOURNEYMAN ELECTRI­ CIAN WANTED: Send resume and wage requirements to: Ad •416, c/o Reminder, PO Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058. BEAUTIFUL 3 PIECE livin­ groom outfit “Country blue". Includes sofa, love scat and chair. 2 months old. Sell for $275. 1-517-699-4148 POSITION OPEN: LIBRARY PAGE. SHELVE BOOKS, ASSIST LIBRARY PATRONS FIND MATER­ IALS, OPEN MAIL, MAIN­ TAIN MAGAZINE FILES AND LABEL, SHELF­ READING, DATA BASE SERACHING. QUALIFICA­ TIONS: KNOW DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEMS, CONCERN FOR DETAILS, GOOD INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, PC COMPUTER EXPERIENCE. HOURS: 15 PER WEEK, AFTERNOONS AND EVENINGS. NO BENE­ FITS. $4.25 PER HOUR. APPLY: HASTINGS PUBL­ IC LIBRARY BY OCTOBER 6, 1995.____________________ BEAUTIFUL QUEEN BRASS and Porcelein head­ board with a posturepedic mattress set New $775, sacrifice $225. Dennis Dist., 517-224-4822. _______________ SUNNY FRESH FOODS, a subsidiary of Cargill, Inc. is currently hiring for their further processing facility. We are seeking a full-time Quality Assurance Technician 2 for our Lake Odessa facility. Specialized skills include HACCP’s Quality Assurance and GMP’s. Must be flexible hours are 2pm to 11pm, they will vary with weekend work required. Employment with Sunny Fresh Foods will be coutingeni upon passing a physi­ cal which includes a drug and alcohol test Please apply in person at 3100 Bonanza Road, Lake Odessa. MI 48849 or send a letter of application with resume and references by Octob­ er 9. 1995. No phone calls please. "Equal Opportunity Employ­ er, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. WAREHOUSE- to $9/Hr Benefits! Will train! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee Will the Historic District Cost you more Money? Higher Taxes? Permit Fees? Bureaucratic Salaries? NO! NO! NO! Vote YES Nov. 7, 1995 for the Maple Ridge Historic District! Paul for by Fnends of the Maple Ridge Historic DiMnct. 525 W Green St .. Hastings. Ml 49058 BEAUTIFUL OAK FINISH 8 piece bedroom set with full mattress set 1 month old, cost $950, sacrifice $299.95. Dennis PtaL, 517-224-4822._________ FILTER QUEEN VACUUM CLEANER. Late model, includes all attachments and power nozzle. Runs great Cost $1,250 oew, sell $225. Dennis PisL, 517-224-4822._________ COURT NEWS: Two men were fined and sentenced to pro­ bation last Thursday for illegal liquor sales. Delbert Billings, 41, and Jody Richards, 25, were fined $100 and given one year of probation each fog selling liquor without a license. Both had been given one year sus­ pended sentences in 1994. The two were members of the Hastings post of the fraternal Order of Eagles, which was disbanded as part of the plea agreement. They were arrested in August 1994. Judge Fisher said lhe drug bust involving Fetterly is "probably the largest drug bust in the last 20 yean, maybe ever." in Barry County. Methamphetamines worth more than $100,000 and $12,000 in cash were found at lhe time of Fetterly's arrest last >-ear. • A 19-ycar-old Battle Creek man was sen­ tenced to jail for fleeing from police officer. Ian Brebner was sentenced to 12 months in jail and two years of probation for attempted • A Grand Rapids man was released from prison on a $10,000 cash bond after his 10­ year prison sentence was vacated by the court of appeals. Michael Blevins, 30, was ordered released on bond by Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. Two convictions against Blevins for assault, for which be was sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison, were vacated by the state Court of Appeals and can not be retried. He had spent more than three yean in prison, which was more than the sentenced time for a misdemeanor resisting and obstructing charge, his attorney said. Blevins, who has AIDS, was found guilty for assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder after biting two sher­ iffs deputies. Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Gorton Shane McNeil said he would take the case before the United States Supreme Court. fleeing and eluding a police officer, and 90 days in jail for operating a motor vehicle while impaired. He will have to serve the latter sentence if he does not pay fines and costs against him. • A 45-year-old Delton man was sentenced to as much as 28 yean in prison on drug charges. Stephen Fetter!y was sentenced to 12-28 yean in prison for a charge of delivery/manufacture of a controlled substance, second offense. He was also sentenced to 5­ 16 years for an additional charge of delivery/manufacturc of drugs and 2-8 years for possession of analogues. The sentences will run concurrently. • A Hastings man pleaded guilty to a charge of impaired driving. Todd Boze. 30, pleaded guilty to charges of impaired driving and resisting and ob­ structing a police officer. In exchange for his plea, the prosecutor's office has agreed to drop additional charges of malicious destruc­ tion of police or fire property and another charge of resisting snd obstructing. The prosecutor's office will also recom­ mend a 9O-day jail sentence, suspended •A 31-year-old Battle Creek man was sen­ tenced to jail on a weapons charge. Adam Kelly was sentenced to 90 days in jail for reckless use of a firearm, a misde­ meanor. He was allowed 14 days credit for time already served. • A 22-year-old Battle Creek man was sen­ tenced to j ail for break Ing into a Johns: own Township home in March. Edward Booker was ordered to serve 12 months in the Barry County Jail on a charge of second-degree home invasion. He was also ordered to serve two yean of probation. He pleaded guilty io the charge Aug. 14. KIRBY VACUUM wtih attach­ ments, shampoocr. Starting at $59.95. Dennis Dist., 517-224-4822._______________ LADIES CREAM COAT with cream mink collar, $25. 664-4983.___________________ MUST SELL ALMOND COLORED refrigeratorWhiripool frost free, very good condition, $200 OBO. Call 852-3955____________________ QUEENSIZE WATERBED with bookcase headboard, 6 drawer storage pedestal. Complete with waveless mattress. Sacrifice $125. Dennis Dist.. 517-224-4822. SEALY POSTUREPEDIC DELUXE Queensize mattress set “Luxury Finn", 2 months old. Cost $800, sacrifice S200. 1-517-699-2251_____________ SOLID WOOD BUNK BEDS. Starting at $89.95, with 2 mattresses 5139.95. Dennis Dist, 517-224-4822._________ TWINSIZE M ATTRESS SET and frame. Used but good condi­ tion, $59. Dennis Dist., 517-224-4822._______________ WHITE CAMEL BACK DAYBED with brass accents. Comes with mattress and undcrbed trundle. New S35O, sacrifice $199. Dennis Dist . 517-224-4822 • A 19-year-old Dowling man wu sen­ tenced to jail time for possession of stolen property. Joseph E. Cole II wu sentenced to 10 months in Jail, with credit for 302 days al­ ready served. He was found guilty of the charge last September, but his sentence wu delayed to see if his behavior improved while on probation. • An 18-year-old Nashville man pleaded guilty to resisting police in a plea agreement with prosecutors. Shawn Chesebro pleaded guilty to resist­ ing and obstructing a police officer. In ex­ change for the guilty plea, proaecuton agreed io drop a charge of disturbing the peace. Chesebro now faces a two-year prison sen­ tence and/or a $2,000 fine. The prosecutor's office bu agreed to recomtrend 15 days in jail to be served on the weekends u part of the plea agreement Sentencing hu been set for Nov. 16. . • A November trial date has been set for 8 Kentwood man accused of raping a 10-yearddgirl Stephen Fedewa. 24, will be in court Nov. 27 for a jury trial The trial wu pushed back because the prosecutor's office is awaiting test results from the State Police Crime Lab. • A former manager of the Delton Ambu­ lance wu convicted Thursday of raping a Ju­ venile boy. John Patrick Reid wu found guilty after a jury trial in Calhoun County Circuit Court He wu found guilty of criminal sexual con­ duct in the first degree with a boy. who wu a teen at the time. Sentencing hu been scheduled for Oct. 19 ' Car-deer accident rate actually not rising by Karen Mauch Staff Writer While the number of wtomobile aeddents involving deer may seem to be on the rite In Barry County, the rate of the accidents is staying consistent with population and de­ velopment in the area. So far in 1995. 303 accidents caused by deer running into traffic hast been reported to the Barry County Road Commission. Hastings Township has had Ute most re­ ported accidents, with 37, followed by Barry Township with 36. The total number ot accidents appears to be on the rise. Statewide, there were 45.945 car/deer accidents in 1993. increasing to 56.666 in 1994. Last year, in November sad December alone, there were 249 car/deer ac­ cidents in Barry County. In just those two months. Hastings Township bad 26 such ac­ cidents. Irving Township had the most for that two-month period, with 29. Becky Humphries, a wildlife biologist for the Department of Natural Resources in Grind Rapids, said autumn is one of the two peak periods ot deer activity that would lead to automobile accidents. Deer hunting sea­ son in November, of course, is past ot the cause but not the whole story. Humphries said deer have their mating, or nit season in the fall, and this would lead to increased movement and activity among the population. "The bucks especially are oblivious to much else. They are preoccupied with lhe rut," she said. The Ollier peak season ot deer activity is in the spring, when lhe does ire ready to drop their fawn. Humphries said deer have tradi­ tional fawning grounds, and will return to these grounds to give birth. She said this is most likely to happen in early June. In both instances, the deer population is most likely to be on the move In the early evening or early morning hours, when visi­ bility for driven is at its wont. Mist, dark­ ness and headlights all contribute to poor visibility, and combined with Increased movement ot the deer population. Is grounds for increased trank accidents. On Us face, the number of car accidents does appear to be rising. Humphries said the actual numbers can be deceiving. Sbe said the DNR uses a mathematical formula in counting deer accidents ihai shows lhe county may sill I be al Ute same rate as tn the pot Humphries said the rate ot accidents is cal­ culated by dividing the number of such acci­ dents by million miles traveled in the county. "There is a lot of development in Barry County.* sbe said. As more residential area are developed In the county, the more driving will be done. More driving In turn means more opportuni­ ties to have an accident involving a deer, she said. Humphries uses her own county as an eaample. Sbe said Kent County usually ranks the highest in actual number ot car/deer acci­ dents, with 1.706 in 1993. Once the formula of million miles traveled in taken into ac­ count. Kent County ranks in the bottom 1/3 ot taMem Involving deer in the state. "(303) is really pretty minor," she said. "It's not minor to those involved in the col­ lisions." Dick Zimmerman, safety director for the Barry County Road Commission, said calcu­ lating where car/deer accidents could take place In unpredictable. -There are so many variables," be said. 'Where the deer are at. where the food is at population of lhe area. FULLSIZE MATTRESS set and frame. Deluxe model 4 months old . $ 1 30. 1-517-676-3058______________ KINGSIZE MATTRESS SET. Deluxe pillow top model. Very comfortable, still in plastic. Cost $1,100. Kll for $300, includes frame. 1-517-676-6414 driver's license and $300 fine as part of a plea agreement. Police Beat: Local woman killed in Lansing crash A Hastings woman was killed in a car accident in Lansing last Thursday evening Denise Krouse, 30. was pronounced dead at the scene after her car left the roadway and struck a tree. Lansing Police said the accident occurred on 1-96 at the 103 mile marker. Police reports state the car was traveling al a high rale of speed before it went off lhe road. Krouse was alone in the car. No other can were involved In the accident. The cause of lhe crash is unkown. Man arrested for drunk driving A Kentwood man was arrested for drunk driving and drug possession In Hastings over the weekend. The man. whose name can not be released pending arraignment, was arrested by Hastings City Police shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 30 on charges of third offense operating under the influence of alcohol and possession of marijuana He was arrested on North Broadway near North Street after a traffic stop for having an improper license plate on his truck. The man refused to lake a breathalyzer test, and lest results of his blood alcohol level will ns be back for two weeks. OUtt. third offense is a felony. Cow reported stolen A cow brought to Barry County for breeding was reported stolen. A larceny of a 900-pound Poland Hereford cow was reported to the Barry County SherifTs Department Wednesday. Sept. 25. The cow was brought with others to a farm on Case Road in Assyria Township for breeding in June, according io lhe sheriffs department report. It is unknown whether lhe registered cow. worth $1,300. had taken to the breeding process. The cow is red with a while face. The Sheriffs Department has no suspects. bow much there is to eat There could be woods oo one side of the road, and corn on the other, and they (deer) would keep crouing back and forth.* Using accident reports from 1994, Zim­ merman has creased a pin map showing the approximate area where rar/tlrer and other ac­ cidents have taken place. Some spots co the map have large clusters of deer-related acci­ dents. but just as many other spots on the map have single markers. "It Is hard to be definitive." he said. "I would hive tb make a pin map for a couple of years and then compare them. North Broadway we know Is a problem." Zimmerman there are two methods being used so reduce the number of deer-related ac­ cidents. The first is deer whistles, which are placed oo cars and make high pitched noises only deer can bear when the car is moving. "How do you gauge if they are wotting? You cant bear them." he said. A report from the 1993 Stilus Report of lhe Insurance Institute of Highway Safety notes no published reports exist io support claims deer whistles work, but there have been studies in Georgia and Wisconsin that say whistles don’t work. The other method to discourage deer from entering the roadway is new and encourag­ ing, but not yet in use In Barry County. It involves placing reflector along the roadside In such a way that headlights from an auto­ mobile would bounce off and reflect In a criss-croea pattern. Zimmerman said this would appear as a barrier, such as a fence, io die deer. -The dees would perceive it as something other than what It really is." be said. Humphries said the best defense against car/deer accidents is just for drivers to be aware.. "Be on the lookout, and keep your eyes peeled." she said. "Deer are very qtdek. and It does not leave much time to react" While Zimmerman said most accidents in­ volving deer involve only property damage to lhe car. injuries can result. Hungihriei said most injuries occur when lhe driver swerves to avoid the deer and hits another object or vehicle. An average of 1J00 peo­ ple are injured and five people killed each year in accidents involving deer in Michigan, according to the DNR. The number of car accidents Involving deer In Barry County in 1995, divided by town­ ship: Assyria. 12; Baltimore. 11; Barry. 36; Carlton. 34; Castleton. 15; Hastings. 37: Hope. 18; Irving. 20; Johnstown. 19; Maple Grove, 15; Orangeville. 25; Prairieville. 25; Rutland. 30; Tbornappie, 26; Woodland. 12; Yankee Springs. 27. The above numbers were compiled by the Barry County Road Commission from acci­ dent reports from Barry County. Allegan County and Calhoun County police depan- memi. Plan your‘last of the season'garage sale. Tell your plans to the community with an ad in the Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-10-12.pdf 29a0444a8d19cd86d1b281c2d94376fd PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBUC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH SI. HXS1AG', M. 4K58 1893 City manager’s evaluation Oct. 23 Hastings sees ‘Battle of Bands’ See Page 2 Saxon eagers upset Gull Lake See Page 12 See Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 KSSt inqs t-Tjt>I IC Library 121 j.Cnirct St- < Hast IMS. HI **'5e Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. OCT. 12. 1995 VOLUME 141. NO. 34 PRICE 25’ City attorney’s ‘historic’ opinion remains private Ct—r VS tan* an by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Attorney’s written re­ sponse to a citizen’s charge that a histone district would viol— the U.S. Constitution climax tardw.xd fasnat. Adi—o a free and acw-tea will will remain priv—. The City Council Monday night voted 6-2 to have attorney Stephanie Fekkes' response to Mike Lyons' charge remain under the at­ torney-client privilege that Is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act Voting against the move were David Jaspcrsc and Maureen Ketchum, both of whom are council members from the Fourth Ward, where most of a proposed historic ar (517) 325434g U.S. Senator Cart Levin receives a key to the city from Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray wring his fund raising stop at the Thomas Jelfeison Hail. U.S. Senator Levin pays Hastings a visit by Historic Oarttoo Art w« have an “AH Hattow's Eve" cefabncion from 3 : ■anmend aramd fae bosrte. Ado— is $3 far children aces 12 pwl • jhkJci* *nd aduHs titesn cm (st is far SI whack an avWWiIr sc the Clatrtar Part office, rapnach skares ia Hastings and Delton. Carls la Nasbvaie tad Ptosoors ia Mktolzvilte, mua be pur chased by Oct. 27. For art information. call 945-3775. Flu, pneumonia shots available The Berry-Eaton District Health Deportment wifi have a lbs tad pneumonia di— each Thunder in Ocether from noon to 4 p.m. at (hr Thomas Jeflcnun HaH in Hnab«s Ha —ss CM $7 each, paeumoma sheas are 510 aad tetanus shots are free. *open your hearf.GWE to the Barry County UNITED WAY! (As at Oct. 11.1995) s90,000 has been donated! (HE TOW SWNtT Sharon B. Miller Staff Wnier U.S. Senator Carl Levin, a Democrat, talked about what be considers to be serious flaws in the Republican "Contract With America" as the featured guest al a luncheon fund-raiserin Hastings Saturday. Along with bis wife. Barbara and Demo­ cratic regional director from the Grand Rapids office, Paul Toost, Levin greeted the 60 supporters gathered at the Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall on Jefferson Street. For Levin, s highlight of the luncheon was receiving the key to the city from Hast­ ings Mayor Mary Lou Gray "I used to be a local official." Levin said. "I was a council member. Thanks for the key to your city. We don’t get many of these." Addressing the present Congress, Levin said. "We have always bad conflict in Congress. Now we have an usual degree of conflict. much more than during the recent gridlock. "There Is a reason why people voted for change, they wanted us to change." said Levin, referring to the recent Republican ma­ jority in the Congress. He also said he did not vote for the Con­ tract With America. "Parts of the contract are pretty extreme documents." Levin told the gathered crowd The gridlock was mild compared to what Is going on now." On the subject of Medicare. Levin said that under Speaker of the House Newt Gin­ grich. both House and Senate Republicans are pushing fix a cut in Medicare spending that is three limes greater than what is needed to protect the program. The Republicans also want to reduce the ewned income tax credit, be he said, pointing out that the credit is what gives working See LEVIN, continued on page 14 district would lie. At issue Is the legality of establishing a historic district in a 34-block area, mostly along Green Street Council on July 24 voted 7 2 against establishing a district after two public hearings and a special appointed commission researched and recommended it But historic distrlc. advocates (Leu managed to get signatures from more than the required 614 registered voters in Hastings to have the issue pul on the ballot for the Nov. 7 city election. Council voted Sept 25 to pul it on the ballot because its only other option, according to city charter, was to approve the ordinance creating the district Thai's when Lyons challenged the coun­ cil’s move, charging that such a district would be unconstitutional, an infringement on local citizens' property rights. Fekkes said she had an answer al that point, but council directed her to respond in writing in­ stead al the Oct 9 meeting City Manager Howard Penrod pointed out that a city attorney is not elected, but rather is appointed by council, therefore her opin­ ion should be directed to that body only, not to the citizen who made the request. "The city attorney works for the City Council not the general public." be said. "It’s not the city attorney’s job to give legal opinions to a citizen." He added that it is then up to council to decide whether or not to make that opinion public or use the attorney-client privilege to keep it priv—. Council Monday night chose the latter. Mayor Pro Tcm Frank Campbell said. "We've done everything we're supposed to do." in moving that Fekkes' opinion not be made public. Fekkes said the matter was entirely up to council, but she noted that the side opposing the historic district is using the services of an attorney who has communicated with the city on the matter. Opponents of the proposed Maple Ridge Historic District have a stated variety of rea­ sons for their positions. One is their belief that no one should be able to tell them what to do with their homes or properties, saying they are pro­ tected by Ute US. Constitution. Sone go as far to say the lands in question were deeded to citizens before Michigan became a state, therefore a Michigan Historical Commission would have no jurisdiction. Another reason is the tear that a Historic District Commission would have the power to diet— what a homeowner could or could not do. by granting or denying a "certificate of appropriateness." Yet another is opposition to what some have called "an extra layer of bureaucracy.* enabling local government to consolidate more power at the expense of the individual. Historic district advocates, meanwhile, have a variety of reasons for supporting k. One is their claim that such districts have been tried in other communities In Michi­ gan. including Allegan. Marshall. Tecumseh and Grand Rapids, with tremendous success. They also contend that a historic district would foster community pride, would in­ crease property values, and would protect historically significant homes, therefore preserving local heritage. They have noted that though properly val­ ues could increase, the taxes wouldn't rise at the same rate unless the home was sold, un­ der provisions of voter-approved Proposal A from March 1994. As it stands now. the issue will go to vot­ ers within the entire city Nov. 7. Some have maintained that only those people who live in the proposed district should be able to vote, but council bolds that It is feasible the entire community could be affected In some way in the future. Memorial service held for Sue Drummond by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Ediior It was a day Sue Drummond would have relished. A sunny autumn day. A large room filled with family and friends. Loving trib­ utes from her husband and children. The only thing missing was Sue. and that made it a time to weep, as the Rev. Michael Amon so tenderly said at her memorial ser­ vice Tuesday afternoon. Susan (Sue) Black Drummond. 60, of Freeport died Friday after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Sue's memorial service was also a time to smile and laugh, to recall cherished memo­ ries and celebrate her life. Rev. Amon said. It was also a time to grow and reflect on the living legacy she left, he said. Sue was a talented and gifted program co­ ordinator for the Barry Intermediate School District from 1986 until her retirement in May. 1992. She co-founded the Thomapplc Ans Council of Barry County and Fiberfest. She was instrumental in starting the Barry County Futuring Committee. She is the au­ thor of the book "Angara Goats the Nonh­ em Way." which is in its fourth printing; and has served as publisher and editor-inchief of Fiberfest Magazine which she founded. Sue's husband Don wrote a moving trib­ ute that Anton read during the service at Wren's Funeral Home in Hastings. Don said that Sue tried to understand the purpose for her cancer and had written in her personal journal: "If I can help people see that having cancer and coping with (cancer) Thornapple Arts Council, the plants Sue raised; Fiberfest. The Fiber Forum. Fiberfest Magazine, the Futuring doesn't mean that a person ceases to func­ tion, I can have served some purpose." Sue recognized and appreciated the help of family, friends and acquaintances. Don said. Again he quoted from her journal: "My entire life is wonderful - except for this stupid cancer. I have a stupendous fam­ ily who arc so supportive that I sometimes cant take it. I have a circle of friends and ac­ quaintances who sustain me and express concern - they hold me up." Sue wrote. "Sue was an artist, author, farmer and above all a teacher," Don said. "She abso­ lutely loved to sec people grow and leant." She was always in the middle of every­ thing and totally involved and she had a life that she loved "Her love of the arts resulted in the Thor­ napple Arts Council." Don said. He recalled the first lime the Arts Council brought the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra to Hast­ ings for a performance. "When she saw all the people coming to the (Hastings) Middle School gym (where the concert was held), she broke into tears." Don said "As an artist and teacher, her primary con­ cern was the children of Barry County and exposing them to as much an as possible. "She did not seek recognition and was a great team player. If no one wanted to be the treasurer or take minutes, Sue would. Sue being treasurer was a real mismatch of abil­ ity and interest, but if it had to be done she did it." Don said. "Her unselfish service to others earned her the Book of Golden Deeds award, which re- Committee and the animals she raised al their Stony Lonesome Farm in Freeport "Sue started with one black sheep and ended up with 300 Angora goats..." Don and Sue started Fiberfest in 1984 and have served as volunteer chairpersons ever since. Their dream started In Hastings with an idea and grew to an annual event, now Held in Kalamazoo, that draws people from all over the world. Fiberfest has grown so large that it was spill into two segments, a Festival to promote the use of natural ani­ mal and plant fibers in art and ckxhing. and a Forum to present workshops on how to raise animals and process the fibers. College sweethearts. Don and Sue enjoyed 38 years of marriage. He noted that they both spent many hours on separate projects and "when we were both working on the same projects we were awe­ Susan Drummond quired the pleasant duly ol serving as the grand marshal of the Summcrfesl parade. She loved every moment of II and was deeply honored," he said. "I always referred to Sue as a green per­ son. By that I mean that everything she touched thrived. There is much evidence to support this as well." As examples. Doo cited the couple's chil­ dren Dike. David and Dana - a doctor, an artist and chef - “who arc our joy:" the some. "I was proud of Sue and used to irritate her when 1 introduced myself as Mr. Sue llrunutxind. but 1 was serious 1 was proud she allowed me to marry her and [rood that I could keep up with her." Doo said. "We had a comfortable love. We look ■ lot of things for granted and we didn't say 1 love you' enough until we knew things were coming to an end. Take my advice, keep telling your loved ones how important they are to you. Il is amazing how af'er they're See DRUMMOND, continued on page 3 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 12. 1995 Resource network a model for state? by Karen Mauch Staff Writer Gov. John Engler or one of his representa­ tives could be coming to Barry County within the next month to view first hand the county’s Resource Network. State Rep. Terry Geiger told those attend­ ing the Legislative Coffee Monday that the state is considering developing something similar to the Barry Resource Network, which is a collaborative effort between the majority of health and human services agen­ cies in the county. The goal of the Resource Network is to eventually have all the de­ partments under one roof, so those In need of assistance car. go to one building for all ser­ vices. Geiger said the network may be considered as a model for the state. He said the Re­ source Network "created curiosity" on the state level, and someone from the state, pos­ sibly the governor himself, could be visiting Barry County within the next 30 days. "They want to look at the program tn de­ tail. and consider the process and compo­ nents." he said. In other news from the state legislator. Geiger said the House will be getting into some "hectic" work as they try to decide funding for the school issue. He said 29 per­ cent of the state income tax had been ear­ marked for the school tax rolls, but that number was reduced to 23 percent in debates. Geiger said that 23 percent is sufficient for the schools to continue as they were created under proposal A. but money for categorical programs such as at-risk and adult education would have to come from the general budget. Geiger also said there was be a joint hear­ ing Wednesday on court restructuring. He said the goal is to restructure the court sys­ tem based on a 21st century model, similar to what the Barry County court system is "State-wide would be what is in Barry County now." he said. "You have three very progressive trial judges working together. That is not the rule, but the exception." Sen. Joanne Emmons was also present at the coffee, and she was upset at the recent news of violence in the county. She was par­ ticularly disturbed about an unprovoked at­ tack on a Middleville woman. Ellen Lehnert. She was hit on the head from behind while she was out for a walk Sept. 25. "I feel strongly about this. Somebody has to make a stand." she said. "This should not happen to any more Ellens.' Emmons suggested the county begin a bounty system to offer incentive for finding criminals such as Lehnert's attackers. "We should pay for information to find the people who put Ellen in the ditch." she said. "I don’t know how to do it. but it absolutely has to be done." like. limmons updated those in attendance on the status of a lawsuit against the state con­ cerning the Nordhouse Dunes. The state was sued after then-Gov Blanchard stopped the development of the dunes. She said a court has ordered the state to pay the developer $80 million in damages, but the stale has an op­ portunity to settle out of court for $59 mil­ lion. The only problem with an out of court settlement is that since the developer has not been able to work on the land, the landown­ ers may have sought other developer* aoK obtained their own drilling rights. "We may pay $59 million for nothing," she said. She said the Senate was moving along on the school code, including charter schools and schools of choice. "We have cut the parents out in the past. We want to put them back in the driver s seat as much as possible." Emmons said. Other things Emmons said the govern­ ment was working on included product lia­ bility and examining the notion of using oil and gas severances to purchase more state lands. Mark Howe, a representative for state con­ gressman Vem Ehlers, said legislators have come to agreements concerning the budget agenda. He said it was agreed to continue op­ al lire vioqg sieve Is until further be t^jgie. instead of shutting . .TWagrAem 4ilasi until Nov. 14. by which time it must be <M|rd if the gov-. cmment can raise the debt Sr-jg in order to pay off government obllgaflK*. . The Legislative Coffee is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and is heId the second Monday of every month, ex­ cept July and August. Solid waste panel eyes updating plan by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Discussion on bow best to update the coun­ ty's solid waste plan was begun last week with a report of suggestions of area, that should be dealt with by the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee. A county's solid waste plan controls the flow of solid waste in that county and chang­ ing the provisions in the plan involves a time-consuming and complicated amendment process. Planning Committee officials have said that the current plan is outdated and also does not contain provisions on how to handle re­ quests to export and import solid waste to and from the county. A task force appointed by the committee, consisting of Robert Wenger. Evcrill Manshum. Ken Neil and Jeff Mansfield, gave the full panel an outline designed to start discus­ sion from all of the board member*. The full committee was asked to prepare to offer suggestions and insights at the next meeting of the committee. Task force chair Wenger suggested bringing written opinions for discussion scheduled for Friday. Oct. 27, at 1:30 p.m. in the commissioner's chambers in the Barry County Courthouse. Outlined in the written report were several suggestions for accommodation of Barry County's solid waste if waste import were al­ lowed, including a term of assured waste dis­ posal capacity, volume of waste generated, definition of reserve (or guaranteed) waste dis­ posal capacity, monitoring, enforcing and in­ county landfill expansion, alternative virgin sites, alternative methods and technologies. Suggestions for cost of disposal and envi­ ronmental impact also were outlined in the report. If waste export were to be allowed in the solid waste plan update, the impact on local customers, if Barry County would have man­ dated regulations, possible fees assessed against exported waste, other costs of disposal and overall cost analysis will be explored. With export services provided by haulers, ex­ porting hauler regulations and a maximum solid waste export volume would also be dis­ cussed by the committee. In "other general import-export considera­ tions," the task force suggested considering what documents would be needed, the coun­ ties to be included in any import-export au­ thorization and if other counties want to be included or excluded from the Barry County plan. . Since the Planning Committee's original two-year term has expired, another panel has been nominated and will be appointed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners, pos­ sibly within a week. All of the present mem­ bers were given copies of the task force report ; and any newly appointed member* will be given copies once they are known. In other business at its Oct. 4 meeting, the committee tabled a request from Waste Man­ agement Company to amend the solid waste' plan allowing Waste Management to export all of the Barry County s solid waste, as well as all of its special waste to St. Joseph County. Also, it ask* that St. Joseph County be al­ lowed to import all of its solid waste and spe­ cial waste into Barry County's landfill. V. Harry Adrounie, chair of the committee,was asked to write a letter to Waste Manage­ ment asking for more specific date on the proposal. City manager to be evaluated Oct 23 by David T. Young Ediior City Council members Monday night. Oct. 23. will discuss the results ot their evaluation ot Hastings' first city manager. Howard Penrod. Council members each have used a form similar to that used by officials ■ Lapeer to grade Penrod's performance in a number of areas over his first year on the job He was hired in August 1994. Because of a suggestion made by Coun­ cilman David Jasperse. council agreed to save the evaluation until the end of the Oct 23 meeting so it wouldn't have to pul any News Briefs Cival War lives at Bowens Mills The "It’s Cider Time” weekend festival senes this Saturday and Sunday will feature a Civil War living history encampment The grounds will be open from 11 a m. io 4 p.m. both days Included in the day 's activities will be demonstrations, marches, fife and drum music, a skirmish each day at 2 p.m. There also will be recruitments of civilians for both the Union and Con­ federate camps Mike Hook, a collector of Civil War and Abraham Lincoln artifacts, will have an exhibit in the old one-room Moe School Dulcimer music also will be perform­ ed Saturday Food, including apple dumplings, ap­ ple cider and doughnuts, also will be available to visitors. The old waterpowered cider press will demonstrate cider making The mill store, antique shop and museum will be open for tours and for water-powered corn grinding demonstrations. The mill’s lower level area will be open with working blacksmith, cooper and water-powered machine shops. The 150-year-oM Plank House also will be open for tours. There is a covered bridge and picnic area, and horse-drawn hay rides will be offered. A wagon train and antique car club are expected to travel through Saturday Gate fees, which are used for upkeep of the historic site, are S3 for adults and SI for children. Bowens Mills is located on Briggs Road in Yankee Springs Township. For more information, call 795-7530. time limits on the discussion. After that, recommendations on salary in­ crease will be made. In other business Monday night, council: • Had the first reading of two proposed or­ dinances io change zoning at properties on West Apple and West State Street near the old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse. The ordinances are the result of recom­ mends! *ons for approval by the Planning Commission. One rezoning would change a surburban residential area to commercial. The other would change from industrial to offices and apartments. This is the result of a recent request from developer Juergen Nitschc. who now owns the old warehouse prope. *v and wants to turn it into a commercial venture, perhaps a ho­ tel. The two proposed ordinances, by law, must remain on the table for another two weeks before action can be taken • Referred to the city manager’s office a re­ quest from Lee Swartz to erect four-way stop signs at the intersections of Court and Park and Court and ^Va^hmgton streets. He pre­ sented petition* from virtually everyone liv­ ing in that neighborhood of residents on Court Street from Broadway to the strip Historical Society dinner is Oct. 19 mall. "There wasn't a single person who had reservations about what we re doing." he told council. Penrod said he would get information about traffic from Director of Public Ser­ vices Jeff Mansfield and Police Chief Jerry Sarver and report back on the matter at the Oct 23 meeting. The Barry County Historical Society will have its 31st annual banquet Thurs­ day. Oct 19. at the Middle Villa Inn A social time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.. followed by dinner, which will in­ clude turkey breast and Hawaiian ham. mashed putatocs and gravy, green beans almondinc. tossed salad, rolls and but­ ter. pumpkin and apple pie and choice of coffee, tea or milk. Guest speaker will be Jerry Morton, who was a news reporter at the Battle Creek Enquirer and News and was famous for “springtime walks” through the countryside in southwest Michigan between 1973 and 1987 Three of the walks covered portions of Barry County Morton will present a slide program. "From Michigan U.S.A, to Romania.” Dinner reservations are required. They will be taken until Monday. Oct. 16. by Diana Phillips (945-9516). Cost is $12.50 per person. ‘Feed Store’ show to return oct. 28 The Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society will present its next per­ formance. the "Pretty Good Follies." at 7 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 28. at the Lakewood High School auditorium. The show will include vocalists Doug Newton. Libby Kinsey and Kurt Jueckstock. Director David McQueen and the Lakewood High School jazz hand, and the Feed Store’s "Morning Glory Rhythm Band." Also included will be sponsors such as Sunny Beans and Harvey’s Comer Market and some new ones. Pets. Etc.. Dog Heaven Pet Food and Lover’s Blend Coffe#*. Of particular interest might be Coder's Essen Garten and Baklava Factory. Fall Festival to help Habitat The annual Fall Festival in Freeport to benefit Habitat for Humanity will be held from 10 a m. to 3 p m Saturday. Oct. 14. at the Hope Church of the Brethren. M-50 at the Kent Ionia County line. Featured again this year will be crafts and homemade fix'd such as sausage, ap­ ple butler, sauerkraut, noodles, doughnuts and <Kher baked gixxis Lunch will include homemade soup New this year will he antique car rides Drawings for a hand-made qu»lt and painting will be held throughout the day • Adopted a resolution to formally apply for a Community Development Block Grant for $250,000 to help pay for extending sewer and water to the new industrial park on the south side of town. The Joint Economic De­ velopment Commission was named as ad­ ministrator of the grant if it is approved. The ac’ion came in a public hearing that was one of the requirement* for applying for the grant. If the grant comes through, the city will have to pay a match of $257,000. Jl-DC Director L. Joseph Rahn tUd he hopes to have a zommitment from four new businesses to create at least 32 new job* and retain 35. • Received the building inspector's report from Professional Code Inspections. It was noted that 27 building permits valued at $1,267,500 were issued over July. August and September. • Issued a proclamation expressing thanks to the youngsters representing "Up With People." who painted more than 300 fire hy- Howard Penrod Hastings City Manager drants throughout the city for tbetr commu­ nity service project. . It was estimated that the young peoples’ project raved the city more than S5.000 County may call special meeting soon to discuss host agreement by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Ediior Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jim Bailey said the board might call a special meeting this week or in the near future to discuss a proposed host agree­ ment between the county and Qty Manage­ ment, owner of Hastings Sanitary Service landfill. Bailey said both parties have nearly final­ ized a draft of the host agreement and the special meeting would allow the board's en­ vironmental attorney. Doug Donnell, to ex­ plain all of the provisions in the document and then the board could consider voting on the host contract at its next regular meeting. Bailey and Commissioner Emmet Her­ rington said they especially want members of the County Solid Waste Planning Committee and Oversight Committee to attend the special meeting. No date has been said. Both Bailey and Donnell have said volume restrictions are the most important issue in the host agreement Other issues that the agreement can in­ clude are a royalty per ton for the county, vi­ sual barriers, a monitoring system to report volume, height restrictions, hours of opera­ tion. etc. In a nutshell, a host agreement contract would be a safeguard for the county, Bailey has said, because there is a possibility that the Michigan Legislature might eliminate inter-county flow controls of solid waste. The host agreement would supersede the state's action, be said. Donnell has said the winds ot change are blowing and be expects the State I egrslanxe. to act on the solid waste issue this year and a host agreement would take the county, landfill situation out of the political arena. '. Donnell said the latest proposed host agreement provides for solid waste volumes io be restricted differently during two sepame periods. , Before a host agreement becomes effec­ tive. the county solid waste plan would have. to be amended and that means two thirds ol, the municipalities in the county would have to approve the amendment to the plan after. the County Board gives a green light .- Barry joins Calhoun county for services to seniors by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Ediior After breaking away from the controversial Region III Area Agency on Aging, made up of five counties. Barry County has been able to administer its own funding for senior citizens programs in recent months. However, the state's Office of Services to the Aging said that's no longer possible and ordered Barry t& select another planning and service area by Oct. 10. Faced with that directive, the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted to join with Calhoun County to form a planning and service area for services to the aging Commissioner Emmet Hemngton, chair­ man of the board s Human Services Com­ mittee, explained that the state has said Barry doesn't have a large enough population to be on its own as a planning and service area. Barry has about 52,000 residents and the state requires a population of at least 75.000 for a county to set up its own service area. If Barry County did not make a decision on its service area, the state would step in and make the decision, Herrington said. "That might not be all bad," commented Board Vice Chairman Ixw Newman. "We will be on the ground floor." he said of one of the benefits of joining with Cal­ houn. which is just starting to set up the service area. Yet to be decided are the guide­ lines both counties will follow, including voting power. Herrington said Calhoun may have more votes because it has a larger pop­ ulation. but previous networking with the county has been mutually beneficial. Commissioner Robert Wenger said that by allying with Calhoun rather than counties that already have an established area agency for the aging, "we do have a reasonable chance to mold our own guidelines." Earlier this year the county had lobbied in support of a pilot program that would allow senior citizen program funds to go directly to the county as block grants rather than through a regional Area Agency on Aging, as it has in the past. Region HI AAA. embroiled in controversy for the past several years. had formerly been the recipient of senior citizen program funds for Barry. Branch. St. Joseph. Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties and served as the admin-' istralivc arm between the counties and the state. However the state recendy ' de-desig-., nated" the AAA agency and has taken over Its operation because of alleged mismanage­ ment. NFO will meet Monday evening The National Farn^rs' Organization INFO) will meet at 8 p.m. Monday. Oct. 16. at the Middle Villa Restaurant in Middleville The iopK will be the new component w pricing. which will be explained by Michigan NFO Dairy Director Steve :■ Steely. All dairymen are welcome io attend. .- �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 12, 1995 — Page 3 Bay City legislator calls for political move to the center H V by David T. Young Editor y A Bay City-area lawmaker wy« the Demo rnuic Party needs to be focused on economic Issues and move from the left toward the "center of the political spectrum. State Rep. Howard Wetter* told a First Friday audience last week that “When the Democratic Party strays from economic is­ sues. it strays into troubled waters." Wetter*. who regards himself as a conser­ vative Democrat, agreed that the Republican Party, by contrast, is dominated by the right. "People are tired of listening to diametri­ cally opposed viewpoints." he said. "Thai makes parties become increasingly irrele­ vant." He added that such a climate opens the door for independents, particularly someone like Colin Powell, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff "The public yearns for someone to take us back to the middle." Democrats need to focus on what's been happening to America economically in since 1979 — the erosion of the purchasing power of the middle and lower classes. "Seven of 10 of these people have less money in their pockets than in 1979, and they're angry," he said, maintaining that these were the people who threw out George Bush in 1992 and elected Bill Clinton and then turned around and voted in a Republican majority to Congress in 1994. Waters said the bottom 20 percent of wage earners in the U.S. has lost 18 percent of its purchasing power in 15 years while the top 20 percent has gained by the same amount. "The bottom 20 percent didn't have much io start with, and they have even less today." he said. "The people who are mad make be­ tween $20,000 and $40,000 net household per year. "We cant keep making the largest pan of America poorer and make things work." be said, arguing that Powell right now is the only presidential candidate who is talking James Pino (left) of the Barry County Democratic Committee, shares a laugh with State Rep. Howard Welters before the start of the First Friday forum. about these problems. C.'tsct to home. Welters said he respects Republican Gov. John Engler. "John Engler is one of the best politicians this sate has ever seen, he said. "He's good at what he docs. He looks for ways for peo­ ple to go against each other, but then he'll take on final resolutions to problems that no one else wants to tackle." A fanner, agriculture agent, consultant, a member of former Gov. James Blanchard's administration and now a legislator, Wetiers talked about several key issues that have come up in Lansing lately: • A proposed gas tax increase — He noted the governor has called it "a dead issue." He said that in Michigan, "We spend less per mile on roads than any other state but one. Our roads are in deplorable condition." He estimated that $9 billion will be needed to fix roads in this state over the next 10 years. He added, "If we don't do it now. it'll cost us twice as much five years from now to re­ pair them." Welters said he hopes that a bipartisan group from the Michigan House will be able to come up with a package that will pass the House and Senate and gain the governor's signature. • Schools — "We thought that we had dome reform with passage of Proposal A. but we're revisiting the issue." He said Iw is appalled by what the State Board of Education is suggesting tor reforms for public education, which be maintained ignore state constitutional statutes. Essentially, there are four issues: choice, charters, core curriculum and funding. Wetiers said be believes that charter schools "can have a positive impact on edu­ cation." However, he noted that the notion of al­ lowing parents to choose which district their children attend without funding transporta­ tion costs favors only those who can afford the costs and ultimately that could lead to a two-class system of education. His idea of schools of choice is a sort of alternative within each district to accommo­ date the needs of the high achieving math or science students, for example "I don't see anything wrong with charier schools as long as there are limits.” he said. But under the current guidelines, "anybody can open a school, and it's ridiculous, it's absurd to think that everyone knows how to educate.” Wetiers said he supports a mandatory core curriculum that has uniform expectations of students' learning. "But the (State) Board of Education doesn't care.” be said. "They're talking about no standards for teachers, and that's absolutely absurd." Wetiers said there was a lot of talk re­ cently about downsizing the number of school districts through consolidation, "but now the governor is advocating every school building to be a school district." He said he also believes in full guaranteed funding for every school district, in answer to Bob Dwyer's question about why Maple Valley Schools, among the lowest in state funding, doesn't declare itself a charter school to get a lol more money. • Water quality and environment — Wel­ ters said he did not oppose the recent contro­ versial spill of the DNR imo two separate agencies "because Ute agency functions so badly. I'm willing to look al changes * But be isn't sold on Ute Idea ot privatizing any services. It's difficult to assess the long-term costs ot privatizing," he said. "People rush to gel short-term benefits without thinking ot the long-term costs." He noted that Michigan has more stale and federal forest land than any other state but Alaska. "To sell it to private firms or individuals doesn't protect our natural resources." he said. "I'l a conservationist, not an environmen­ talist.* he added. "But the debate (on the en­ vironment) has shifted so far to the right that someone who was called a conservationist eight years ago now is called a left-wing en­ vironmentalist." • Deregulation — When asked by Barry County Democratic Party Chair Blanche Munjoy "What pushes us to deregulate ev­ erything?" he replied. "It takes four or five generations of people to forget why we set up regulations. "In another 10 <r 15 years. 1 think we ll ro-regulate, though it will be hard to do. To suggest that people's greed is self-limiting is an absurdity.” Welters said that what's been missing lately in American politics is a moderating influence "The economy runs best when the average family has enough disposable income," he said. "When you're just making ends meet, you don't buy much." To businesses and their executives who preach family values, he said. "Families have to be economically viable in order for families to succeed. If you're going to have family values, you've got to be able to spend time with your family. Right now. MTV is raising the kids because mom and dad have to work." This leads to dysfunctional families, which costs society dearly tn the long run. Members of such families wind up on wel­ fare. or even more cosily, in prison. It is popular tlcsc days to try Io gel peo­ ple off welfare, but Wetiers said he's not sure about the consequences "We have a choice in dealing with dys­ functional people." Weilers said. "We either bouse them, fix them or eliminate them. But it is an Illusion to think that these people don't cost us money because they're not on welfare." Hastings Township trustee gives students civic lesson Buzz Youngs, former Banner editor, receives a tribute from the Barry County Board ot Corrmissiooers, presented by Commissioner Sandy James. Barry County Commissioners honor George “Buzz” Youngs The Barry County Board of Commissionera surprised George "Buzz" Youngs Tuesday by presenting him with a framed copy of a resolution honoring and thanking him for his years of devotion to family, community and quality of life for Barry County citizens. The resolution was presented by Commis­ sioner Sandy James on the occasion of Youngs' 80th birthday, which was actually on OcL 6 when the Hastings City Council declared "Buzz Youngs Day." Youngs served the people of Barry County as editor of the Hastings Banner for 34 yean and he is still keeping citizens informed through news reporting ou WBCH Radio, the County Board's resolution said. ’Buzz unfailingly attends the Board of Commissioners' meetings to keep his fellow citizens apprised of events." the board said. "Since arriving in Barry County Buzz has been an outstanding leader of the commu­ nity. always with utmost respect and kind­ ness for his fellow citizens." The resolution noted Youngs' strong sup­ port of all sports activities and civic in­ volvement improved the quality of life for county citizens. Youngs was bom in Florence, Wit. to Chase O. and Rose (Bush) Youngs. His fa­ ther was publisher of the Florence Mining News and so "Buzz comes by his journalis­ tic abilities naturally." the board said Buzz and his late wife Gladys (Boursicr) married June 13.1942. About four years later, "Barry County was lucky enough to gain the Buzz Youngs family as part of our community." the board's resolution said. DRUMMOND, continued from page 1 gone you recall their importance to you in ways you never imagined." he said. Daughter Dan? spoke of bang grateful for having a nxxher like Sue. appreciating ev­ erything from her childhood through adult­ hood and specifically mentioning the moth­ erly kisses to the "bags and bags" of doll clothes Sue lovingly stitched for ha dolls. Dana said she was thankful, too. for the loving and supportive home both parents give ba. She concluded by saying that she wants to raise ha unborn child, due in December, the way Sue raised her Son David said Sue told him that she was not afraid of dying, that she was certain thai death was not the end of it all. David said his mother left the world a far better place than when she entered it. "And she gave back far more than she ever took. He told of the gravestone on his parents farm marking the final resting spot of a 73.year-old woman named Ravia Sisson, who died in 1862. • ”1 like to think that Mom and Ravia were soulmates, frontier women carving their way through the world and making something out of nothing every day," David said, "Each time 1 walk with my wife Annie around the farm, 1 get giddy pointing out the projects that Mom involved herself m over (he years, some of them pretty crackpot and others absolutely breathtaking." David said. "And it has to be said that anything that Mom did. Dad was her partner. Mom could not have accomplished anything without Dad's mind, muscle, money, nugu: and imagination. "The farm itself is a testament to her in­ dustry. " David said. "Who else could turn a passing interest in spinning wool 15 years ago into a small empire that includes a book, a magazine, a festival, countless ex­ cellent animals and the gratitude of fiber lovers everywhere?" Sue loved ha gardens. David said, men­ tioning a photo of Sue "standing proudly in front of a sink full of tomatoes, bolding a bunch of carrots she's just picked like so many trophies." "...She was a gardener in all things, whether the crop was vegetables or students or farmers." David said of his Mom. "She tended things with love and patience and dis­ cernment. making use of everything at hand and bringing out the best in everyone who had the sense to see how special she was "What she planted will continue to nour­ ish many, many people for a long, long time to come, whether they know it or not. "She gave from her heart until it gave out." he said Earlier in the week. Sue s former boss, re­ tired B1SD Superintendent John Rhsenfcld said Sue helped move Barn County firward by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A group of adult education students learned about bow a township is run by its officers and trustees Monday, and were treated to a lesson in civics from Trustee Neil Wilder. After answering questions about how the township provides fire and police protection to its residents by contracting for them and bow and where to obtain building permits. Wilder said he wanted to turn the tables and ask a question of the class led by instructor Bob Casey. "How many of you are registered to vote?" be asked the small group. Most of the hands went up in reply. "You people....you know the (school) bond issue depended on 22 votes? It's very, very important that you enjoy that right to vote. It's more than a right, it's an obligation to yourself, family and neighbors to voice your opinion with that vote, and Em not taking about if you vote yes or no. "There are countries that don't have the leverage to determine what happens on the bottom line like we do. The president, the congress and senators read what you think and work from that." Wilder continued. "Everybody has to do their thing; promote what is good for your area through the ballot box. We have a poor record of voting in this country..... but, one voice does make a differ­ ence." he said. "This may sound corny, but it isn't If you don't know where to vote, the papa has no­ tices before every election telling everyone where you can vote. You can register at any Secretary of Slate's office, it only takes a few minutes," be said. In other business Monday evening, the township board discussed an expansion of sewer and water service to two areas of the township. Two companies have been asked to submit preliminary estimates for the "We've lost someone truly great.” Fehsenfeidsaid. Former co-worker Sherry Styf said, "We all will miss her ideas she had for kids...Even when she was retired she was always willing to volunteer to help us write grants." Friend Kathy Walters-Surratt said. "If you had a creative idea. Sue would help you open a door." Sue was a champion for the underdog, said friend and business partner Lyn Briel, who called Sue "a once in a lifetime friend." Sue believed that “if you really wanted to accomplish something, you could do it." Bnel said. And Sue lived that philosophy. Sue was "invaluable to the Arts Council." said current Arts Council President Kathy Crane, who said Sue was a personal mentor “She will be terribly missed." Sue could always see the possibilities when others thought an idea was impossi­ ble. Crane said. In addition to her husband and three chil­ dren. Sue also is survived by two grandchil­ dren. Rose and Sam Drummond, her chil­ dren's spouses Peg Drummond. Annie Drummond and Shawn Rittenbcrg. and her brother and wife. Bill and Linda Black. Memorial contributions may be made to the "Susan Black Drummond Educational Fund" established at Hastings City Bank. 150 W Court St.. Hastings. ML 49058 expansion which would be done in cooperation with the City of Hastings. The potential users of the expanded system are the.State Highway garage on M-79, the 1 tastings Area School System, if it locales a iew elementary on Starr School Road, and Hastings Sanitary Service on North Broadway. Acting chairman of the panel, with the ab­ sence of Supervisor Dick Thomas. Franklin Beckwith, said the project is at least two years away. "We haven't signed anything with the city, yet. We don't have official (notice) from the city that they would be able to supply 'so many' gallons." The board also amended the budget for road repairs, adding $11,875 to the amount already budget for the work done this summer. The tool budget for roads was $45,000, but work on Old 79. Charlton Park Road and dust control and gravel application ran the total up to $56,875., Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden said. The budget discussed at last month's meet­ ing was adopted unanimously by the board. The estimated expenditures are $198,020 in expendiures and $183, 655 is expected in in­ come. Cruttenden said if there was a shortfall of $14365, it would be made up out of a savings account in the general fund. "We always overestimate expenditures and are very conservative with income, so we've always been in the black,” she noted. A township couple who had purchased 43 lots in the township cemetery said they had sold ail of the lots to family members or those with adjoining plots except seven, which they asked the township to buy back for $100, which is the same price the couple paid. The board voted unanimously to buy them back at the original price. A letter from a township resident asked that the township paint yellow lines down the center and white lines on each edge of Center Road. The cost of painting yellow center lines is S200 a mile and $500 fcr both the center and edge lines, Cruttenden said. She was told by the Barry County Road Commission that any cost for such a project was the township's responsibility. "The state used to pay the counties to do it. so the counties can't pay for us to do it: rome townships do it. most do not." she said. Trustee Mike Smith mirrored the rest of the board's feelings when he said, "I don't see how we could do anything this year, maybe we can look at it next year when we make up the road budge;." The board also agreed that there is no doubt that it would help everybody, but if they painted lines on one road, where did they stop? In a another toad-related matter, when the county added gravel to a road in the township this summer. Smith said, they "overdid U." On the mile on McKeown Road from M­ 79 to Sager going south, they added gravel with too much clay, he said, so when it rains "it becomes a slippery, soupy, slimy mess." The remedy is to add a small amount of gravel with less clay content, either pit run or bank run gravel, be said. He said he now drives three miles out of his way to avoid the area when it rains Smith said it wouldn't take much to fiz the situation, and asked that a letter be written to the Barry County Road Commission, asking for the gravel. Cruttenden and Treasurer Diana Phillips said they had both had oompiaiots on dial secuun of the road. too. After short discussion, the board agreed unanimously to leave the cemetery policy unchanged. The cost for a township resident for a plot now is $100. a non-resident $250. LEGAL NOTICES Lewis. Absent: O'Brien. Aho present: Fire Chief. County Comm., Newman and 2 ettixens. Fire Report received. DNR PuMc Hearing Ocl. S on 2 Wateriand Realty applications. Renumbering project discussed. C-Tec Cable agreement to bo reviewed by Darlene Harper, Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller. Supervisor (10/12) MOffTOAOE SALE Default boa occurred in a Mortgage made by Morion R. Rupright to Rondel J. Lowell and Christopher R. Buono, dated February 24. 1995 and recorded on February 28. 1995 in Liber 625 Page 732. Barry County. Michigan records. The Mor­ tgage will be foreclosed upon by solo of the pro­ perty at public auction to the highest bidder on November 3. 1995 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hostings. Michigan 49058. The properly will bo sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, which amount currently is Twelve Thousand Four Hun­ dred Thirteen Dollars and 30/100 (SI 2.413.30). together with interest at fifteen percent (15%) per annum, legal costs, attorney foes, and any taxes and insurance that the Mortgagee pays before the solo. The property is commonly known as: 3590 Lawrence Rood. Hostings. Michigan 49058 and is legally described as follows: P.P. 08-002-014-202-00 of Baltimore Township Barry County. Michigan: Commencing at a point oh the North line of Sec­ tion 14. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, distant East 330.00 feet from the North quarter post of soid Sec lion thence continuing East along soid North sec non line. 165.00 feet, thence South 264.00 feet, thence West 165 00 feet thence North 264.00 feet to the place of begmnmg And commencing at a point on the North line of Section 14. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, distant East 495.00 feet from the North post, thence conti­ nuing East 85.00 feet, thence South 290.00 feet, thence West 250.00 feet, thence North 26.00 feet, thence East 165.00 feet, thence North 264.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sole; however, if the property is abandoned, the redemption period will be thirty (30) days from the date of safe. Dated September 25. 1995 Rondel J. Lowell. Mortgagee Christopher R. Buono. Mortgagee WESSELING 8 BRACKMANN PC. Attorneys for Mortgagee By Douglas J. Brockmann 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville. Michigan 49436 616-669-8185 �Page 4 — The Hastlnos Banner — Thursday, October 12, 1995 ‘Partial birth’ abortion method heinous Viewpoint: Gomntentcvuf. - —... m/i To The Editor: edita'uai ita^ ! 1 Sue Drummond’s love affair with Barry County Barry County is a place where people love you. appreciate you. Its people applaud your accomplishments and nurture and care for you when your world is turned upside down. It was the perfect place for a vibrant woman like Sue Drummond to bloom. And Barry County was fortunate to have Sue Drummond. She contributed so much to the county in the areas of the arts, education, writing, teaching, public relations and more. The ground was fertile here for a person like Sue Drummond and we are sure she would agree that there were many people who embraced her ideas and supported her goals, enabling her to forge ahead, fulfilling her purpose here. Sue planted so many seeds in Barry's fertile ground and she was able to reap the harvest of many of them. Some of those seeds haven't fully developed yet, but are part of the living legacy she has given us. In trying to understand the purpose for her cancer, which she courageously fought for so long. Sue's thoughts were typically Sue — hoping she might be able to help others. “If I can help people see that having cancer and coping with (cancer) doesn't mean that a person ceases to function, I can have served some purpose," she wrote in her personal journal Sue loved Barry County and her Freeport "Stony Lonesome Farm," as her journal attests: "We have lived here longer than we have ever lived anywhere. It has become 'my' place — the house, the garden, the trees. What a sensation! My place. It's so beautiful.” Sue moved to Barry County at the perfect time in 1982. She only left too early. Letters Don’t let more government control us 7b The Editor: Please don't vote our property rights away to a minority. 1 say again, those of you outside of the pro posed Maple Ridge Historical District. Don < do this to my wife and me and our neighbors. At a time when the federal government is trying to shrink, please help us to keep from being saddled with another local governing body. We take exception of the ads for the district in the Oct. 5 Banner On page 10 it is stated “Raise the value of your home." On page 14 the ad states “Higher taxes? No." Does am- property owner have any doubts of what happens when the value of your pro­ perty goes up? Of course, this ad, on page 14. is most like­ ly targeted at the voters outside of the propos­ ed district. Targeted outside the district because this is where the district advocates had to go to get enough signatures to get this proposed district on the ballot. Outside of the proposed district because we don’t want it. So we plead again to the voters outside of the proposed district, don't let the historic district put more government on us. Ron and Jackie Lewis Hastings Hastings BPW recognized for ‘week’ To The Editor: The week of Oct. 16-20 is National Busi­ ness Women’s Week. The National Federation of Business Busi­ ness and Professional Women's Clubs is the oldest organization for working women. It was started in 1918 in Detroit, and now has more than 80 locals in Michigan and hun­ dreds of locals throughout the United States and the world. The BPW's vision is to be the leading advocate for working women. I salute the wonderful members of the Hastings Business and Professional Wom­ en’s Club. Hastings has a very active local organization. Laura Kingma is president this year. The meetings are very informatve and business like, sprinkled with a little bit of fun. The 1995-96 president of the Michigan Federation of Business and Professional HastingsBaNNER Devot'd to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubbshed by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dwwon ot J-Ad Qraphca Inc. I962N Broadway Heating**. Ml 49056-0002 (016) 945 9554 Mahrtn Jacoba PieaKiont Stephan Jacoba John Jacoba Vce Preeotert Frada*4- 'a^otw Traaaurar 5cr<sr/ • NEWSROOM • David T Young (ESaot) Elaine Giber! puaetonr Editor} Karen Mauca Barbara Gall Jetn Gallup Cindy Snath Sharon M«er T.L S terueibar ton Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • C>a»**od ada accapiad Monday Wough FnSay 8 a m to 530pm . Saturday BKam - Noon Scot! Ommen Denise Howel Jerry .Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $15 per year r Barry County $17 per year r adjoining counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes io; PO.BoxB Hastings, Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 lUSPS 717-830) Women is Margaret (Peg) Bradford, who has lived and worked in Hastings for many years. This year, as in the past six years, the Hastings BPW is administering the Career Shadowing program for seniors from Hast­ ings and Thornapple Kellogg high schools. This program matches a young lady with a professional in her chosen field to "shadow" for a day and experience the career she is in­ terested in pursuing. There have been some very interesting decisions made about their experiences. If you are interested in attending our meet­ ings, call Mary Pennock at 945-2406. Denise Loftus Gam Jenison, Mich. Abortion lulls approximately 1.6 million babies a year, but one of the more shocking manifestations of that fact is the denial of the partial birth abortion method, which is allow­ ed in the last month of pregnancy permitted through the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade in 1973. About 1.600 are done each year according to Barbra Listing, president of Michigan Right to Life. As a matter of law in every state, if a baby emerges completely from the uterus and shows even the briefest signs of life, that baby is a live bom person under the law This is true regardless of development stage Even the Supreme Court regards that individual baby as a person under the Constitution. The deliberate killing of that baby is murder. This hideous late-term abortion, also known as the brain-suction abortion, is a technique where all but the head of the unborn baby is pulled out of the womb. Delivered in reality Consumers Power employees want contract To The Editor: Since July IS, when our extended contract expired, we have been working without a contract. For the past -W years our contract has con­ tained a very sensible clause — both for workers and customers of Consumers Power. That clause says. “It will be the policy of the company to maintain a force of sufficient size to take care of the expected work of the company.** The company would like this language removed. They do not want to employ enough workers to take care of providing energy to their customers. They intend to use unskilled, non-union contractors, many of whom live outside Michigan. (You've seen their trucks in your neighborhood!) Do these folks provide community service? Contribute to our United Way? Buy homes here? Send their kids to our schools? The Hastings headquarters maintains 659 miles of gas pipeline and 970 miles of electric lines. Where will these contractors be when a storm knocks out po.tr or a gas main breaks? We’ve chosen to stay on the job during this time to provide service to our communities. Come on. C.P.. lets negotiate a fair contract Renee Stockham Local 257 U.W.U.A Rec.-Sec. Trees (Consumers Power Co.) Letters feet first, the baby is almost always alive at this juncture. At this point the abortionist makes sure the cry will not be heard, as deliberately making sure the head stays lodged within the uterus because that individual baby would be Con­ stitutionally protected by crossing the “magic line" and permining slate homicide status Then with brutal skill the assault is carried out by the abortionist's lethal surgical scissors which are driven into the base of the baby’s skull. Opening the scissor to create a gaping hole into which a suction tube is jammed, the baby 's brains are sucked out We applaud the Christian Coalition and its executive director. Dr. Ralph Reed, in their contract with the American Family, says Na­ tional Right to Life Executive Director Dr. David Oaten, to stop the use of taxpeyeq dollars to promote and perform abortion in tteJ United States and abroad. ] To each person, his or her own uniqueness, his or her own individuality, his or her own personhood is self-evident Because if my in­ dividual life had been cut off before birth, by accident or otherwise, no other child born later to the same parents would ever be the unique individual who is me. No pre-bom human being is inter­ changeable with anyone else who came before or will come after For just as they are. each of us once were. Please contact your U.S. Senator by phone or letter on this heinous procedure! Mrs. Joyce Kelly &. Bany County Right to Life Midwife services still available lb The Editor: The purpose of this letter is to clarify for my patients and the community the current events related to my practice. Many false reports and rumors have come to the attention of myself and my office staff. 1 feel the public needs to know the truth. In August, while 1 was vacationing out of town, a meeting was held with the two obstetricians. Dr Jeffrey Dinges and Dr. Oscar deGoa. and Dan Hamilton, chief ex­ ecutive officer of Pennock Hospital. The out­ come of the meeting was the withdrawal of my privileges to practice at Pennock Hospital. My practice physician. Dr. Diane Ebaugh, was notified of this decision and I was asked by Mr. Hamilton to voluntarily withdraw my privileges in lieu of the hospital “reporting'' their action to my state licensing board. I declined this offer. On Sept. 5, after attending the births of 25 beautiful, healthy infants at Pennock, my privilege, were officially withdrawn broed on the refusal at both Dr. Dinges and Dr. deGoa to provide me with emergency medical backup through Dr. Ebaugh. On Sept. 21. I was also told I could no longer instruct the childbirth education classes for Pennock Hospital. 1 have continued to see patients daily in my office. My license has not been revoked, nor am I under any form of scrutiny or disciplinary action by either the state licensing board or the American College of Nurse­ Midwives. through which I am certified. I am in the process of obtaining privileges at a nearby hospital, whtie my patients may have die birth they have planned. I have also made plans io begin leaching a chikfoitth education course independent of Pennock Hospital. I have not and have no present plans to do home births. Dr. Ebaugh and my office staff, as well st my patients, my friends, and my family have remained supportive, concerned and upset b) these events. Hastings is my home community, and for many reasons and many people, my services were a welcome option. Il is unfortunate did the decisions of these few have left many af­ fected people without those options Vickie Landes MS CNM Know Your Legislators: Ul. Senate Don’t believe the propaganda To The Editor: The referendum vole on the proposed Maple Ridge Historic District is only a few weeks away. This vole and its expense would never have been necessary if our City Council had seriously considered a petition submitted to them last February and signed by a majority of the homeowners in the proposed district in the first place. As Nov. 7 draws near, voters will be sub­ jected to an increasing amount of shrill, sometimes hysterical, and often misinformed propaganda originating from a small group of vocal dissidents. These well-meaning folks are. of course, entitled to their opinions, but they do a disservice to the community when they deviate from the facts and attempt to becloud the many positive benefits of a historic district with misinformation. 1 respectfully ask anyone who has questions to contact a member of the original City Council-sanctioned Maple Ridge Study Com­ mittee. This committee spent three years and countless hours investigating the experience of historic districts, including those that have been successfully operating in many nearby communities for many years. Esther Walton Hastings Hasfotgs - u nnqaiM srtt .ar?) Spancar Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirfcsan Senate Office Building, • Washington DC. 20510, photie (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carton, Woodand, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383 . Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. • State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (al of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich 48903. phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 12, 1995 — Page 5 LEGAL NOTICES fumbhedbv Understanding depression National Depression Screening (and Awareness) Day was held in October. About •*2,000 sites were set up nationwide providing . free screening and information on this . common, yet widely misunderstood malady. Il to estimated that one in five people will ■ experience a senous and disabling depressive episode al some point in their lifetime. • Depression cuts across all age groups and all ’ socioeconomic classes, and yet it remains widely misunderstood, ignored, or untreated. Often its symptoms are not recognized, or a person may feel weak if they seek help. At other times, the perron suffering from depression either feels so helpless that they can't take action or so hopeless that they wool bother to try. Depression can be identified by a number of symptoms. Generally one's mood is sad and there to a decrease in pleasure or enjoyment in life. This is often accompanied by withdrawal from people or activities. Many times there is ^physical discomfort-aches, pains, fatiaue. sleep disturbance*. or loss of appetite. The person may have trouble concentrating or remembering things. Underlying all of this to usually a growing sense of helplessness and hopelessness and a tendency to become quite self-critical. Often suicidal thoughts can be present. In all people, but especially in children and teen*, depression may be accompanied by increased irritability, anger or acting out. Depression is caused by a complex Interplay of genetic or biochemical factors. Fite No. 95-2171 I lf E»tate ot ELTON M. SIGNS. DECEASED TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In tho estate may bo barred or al­ lotted by tho following The decedent whose lo»t known address was 827 EAST GRANT STREET, HASTINGS Ml 49056 d.od 8 28 94. An instrument dated 4/22 92 hot been admitted ot the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims ogoinsi tho estate will bo forever barrod unless pretented io tho independent personal representative CON­ STANCE A SIGNS 827 EAST GRANT ST., HASTINGS. Ml 49058 or to both tho independent personal representative and the Barry County Pro­ bate Court. 220 West Court St.. Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 monlh* of tho publication of this notice. Notice it further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per sons entitled to ti. PETER A. TITTA (P21476) Suite tO. 161 Ottawa Ave. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)235 3500 (10/12) and environmental stressors. In most instances, depression is triggered by some change in the environment s loss- which is perceived as unpleasant, harmful, or catastrophic These losses can include such events as the loss of a spouse or other significant relationship, a job. or one's physical function. Over time, the stress of thr-c changes and the inability to find ways to cope can trigger biochemical changes in the brain leading to more serious depression. The good news to that depression to a treatable problem. Studies demonstrale that the most effective treatment combines medication and counseling. Many people do recover without assistance. But because they did not gel help to learn about the causes of their depression, they may be more at risk of future episodes Counseling can be helpful to assist the person in learning more effective ways to handle problems and to challenge selfdestnictive, pessimistic thinking. Anti depressant drugs can restore a sense of balance Io one's emotional experience. While not the magic answer, medication can provide symptom reduction and enable the person to do a better job working on his or her problems. MOffTGAGS SALE Default has occurred In a Mortgage mode by Morion R Rupright to Russell A. Klein ond Corole A. Klein, doted March 31. 1995 and recorded on April 10. 1995 In Uber 628 Pogo 82. Barry County. Michigan records. The Mortgage will be foreclosed upon by sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder on November 3. 1995 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings Michigan 49058. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mor­ tgage which amount currently is Sixteen Thou­ sand Twenty Six Dollars ond 12/100 ($16.(06.12). together with Interest at fifteen percent (15%) per annum, logoi costs, attorney foes, and any taxes and insurance that the Mortgagee pays before tho solo. The property Is commcnly known as: 3590 Lawrence Rood. Hostings. Michigan 49058 ond is legally described as follows: P.P. 08-002-014-202-00 of Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan: Commencing at a point on the North line of Sec­ tion 14, Town 2 North. Rango 8 West, distant East 330.00 foot from the North quarter post of said Sec­ tion. thence continuing East along said North sec­ tion line, 165.00 feet, thence South 264.00 foot, thence West 165 00 foot thence North 264.00 feet io the place of beginning. And commencing ot a point on the North line of Section 14. Town 2 North. Rang* 8 West, distant East 495.00 loot from tho North po-t. thence conti­ nuing East 85.00 fool, thence South 290.00 foot, thence West 250.00 foot, thence North 26.00 foot, thence East 165.00 foot, thence North 264.00 foot to tho place of beginning Tho redemption period will bo six (6) months from the date d sole; however, H the property is abandoned, the redemption period will bo thirty (30) days from tho date of solo. Doted September 25. 1995 Russell A. Klein. Mortgagee Carole A. Klein. Mortgagee _ WE13EHNG8 BRACMMAfwH.C^'rl jrx* I Attorneys for Mortgagee ' " ' Letters Healthy families training a success ; 7b The Editor: I Healthy Families Barry County extends ap• preciarion to all who made the national Healthy Families America training such a sueI cess. We appreciate the support we received - ----------------------- --....... LEGAL NOTICE: • ; ' • i ; • I ; Filo No 9S-21724-IE Estoto of WKDA M. ALLERDtNG Deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in tho estoto may bo barrod or affocted by the following The decedent, whose last known address was 5000 Coat* Grove Rood. Hastings. Ml 49058 died Sept. 8. 1995. An instrument doled Sept. 2, 1992 has been admitted a* tho will of the deceased. Creditors of tho deceased are notified that all • First United Methodist Church, for allow­ ing us to use their facilities. • Barry-Eaton District Health Department, for allowing us to use their facilities and equipment. t • Barry County Cooperative Exten­ sion. MSU, for allowing us to use their facilities at the Courts & Law Building. • Courts & Law Building, for making the use of the conference room available to us. • Hastings Banner and Reminder, for the Buying cars by moonlight Mutual Fund are typically long-term in­ vestments. This means if you don’t plan to in­ vest your money for at least five years, you should pm*ibl> look at other, shorter-term alternatives. Long-term investing is the philosophy that built mutual funds into the mammoth industry that it is today. In fact, according to recent figures released by the Investment Company Institute, the Washington D.C.-based voice of the mutual fund industry, retirement plans ac­ count for about $637 billion of mutual fund in­ vestments. or about 30 percent of all money invested in mutual funds. In addition. 50 per­ cent of new mutual fund investments in 1993 were placed in various pension and individual retirement accounts. Saving for retirement to a serious, long-term commitment, and the sheer volume of retirement plans that invest in mutual funds is a testament to their long-term nature. Mutual funds never were intended as •trading” vehicles. Yet today, as staggering numbers of new funds are offered regularly. more and more brokers, advisers, newsletters and others arc urging investors to start trading. The idea of trading mutual funds to not new; it generally surfaces after prolonged bull markets. The latest breed of mutual fund "traders” would like you to believe that the traditional buy-and-bold strategy (a strategy that has worked successfully since the 1930s. by the way) will not work in the 1990s For example, a recent advertisement for a mutual fund "timing system" promised "a virtually guaranteed way to identify market peaks... and absolutely safeguard your mutual fund investment.” Sure, it’s easy to look back at a fund's historical performance and show the tremendous results you would have achieved if you have beer. luuky enough to By: Douglas J. Bcackmonn , 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville. Michigan 49426 616-669-8185 news coverage and information they have pro­ vided to the public. • McDonald's Restaurant, for financial support at the national level through Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities and at (he local level for providing cookie* for the training. • Back Docx Deli, for the excellent service they provided in catering the food throughout the trainings •The Child Abuse Council, for funding. •The people of Hastings. Several visitors from out of town who attended the training, remarked how impressed they were with the friendliness of the people of Hastings. Healthy Families Barry County Marte D. Christensen of Edward 0. Jones * REDIT PROBLE SPECIALIST • Exishng Mortgages - Balloon Payments Due no bo ■ Divorce Settlements Cash Out Rental Properties ALTEKNATTVE NOCTGAGE •ownoRi 1-800-544-2626 1-517-645-0094 MORTGAGE SALE t Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by i Marian R. Rupright to Michael Procaccini, doted February 14. 1995 and recorded on February 21. • 1995 in Uber 625 Page 282. Barry County Michigan • records. Tho Mortgage will bo foreclosed upon by I sale of the property at public auction to the highest J bidder an November 3. 1995 at 2 00 p.m. ot tho • Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. I Hastings. Mich.gon 49058. The property will be ’ sold to pay tho amount then duo on tho Mortgage, • which amount currently Is Thirteen Thousand Five . Hundred Throe Dollars and 44/100 (513.503.44). , together with interest at fifteen percent (15%) per • annum, legal costs, attorney foes, ond any taxes • and insurance that tho Mortgagee pays before the ’ : ’ J ; • ' | ; I ’ ’ • . Tho property is commonly known as: 35 0 Lawrence Rood. Hastings. Michigan 49058 and is legally described os follows: P.P. 88402-014-202-00 of Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan Commencing at a point on the North line of Sec­ tion 14. Town 2 North. Rango 8 West, distant East 330.00 foot from the North quarter post of said Sec­ tion. thence continuing East along said North sec­ tion Rne. 165.00 foot thence South 264 00 foot thence West 165.00 foot thence North 264.00 foot to tho place of beginning. And commencing at a point on the North hne of Section 14. Town 2 North. Range 8 Wost. distant East 495.00 feet from the North post, thence continuing East 85.00 feet, thence South 290.00 feet. thence Wost 250 00 feet, thence North 26 00 feet, ttenc. to.! 1*5 00 ftwoc, North IM 00 Iwi to tho place of beginning Tho redemption ported will be six (6) months from tho date of sale, however, if tho property is abandoned, tho redemption period will be thirty (30) days from tho dote of sole. Doted: September 25. 1995 Michael Procaccini. Mortgagee WESSELING 8 BRACKMANN P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee By Douglas J. Brockmonn 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville Michigan 49426 616-669-8185 Request for Bids Fleet Communication (Radio) System City of Hastings Department of Public Services The City of Hastings is requesting bids for provi­ sion of a Radio System for fleet communication for use by the Department of Public Services. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities within the bids. Bids shall be received at the office of the Hastings City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058 until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. October 24, 1995 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly at the above address. Bid specifi cations and bid packages are available at the Office of the City Clerk. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the bid package as fol­ lows: SEALED BID - 19% DPS RADIO SYS­ TEM. AT&T 62’/, Ameritech 52 Anheuser-Busch 63’/, Chrysler 52’/j CMS Energy 26’/. 71’/, Coca Cola 73'/, Dow Chemical Exxon 73’/. 18'/a Family Dollar 291/. Ford General Motors 44’/. TCF Financial 59'/. Hastings Mfg. 27'h IBM 90s/. JCPenney 47 Johnson & Johnson 76 Kmart 12’A Kellogg Company 74‘/. McDonald’s 38‘h Sears 34’1? Southeast Mich. Gas 17’h Spartan Motors 9’/» Upjohn 44’/. Gold 385.50 Silver 5.46 Dow Jones 4720.80 Volume 413,000,000 —1'/. + •/• — + 1'/. +•/. +’/, —'/. + 1’/. +’/« —’ll —'h + 1’/. -4'1. -Th 4 VI. — 1»h + +'It —1Va +’/. —'h +’h + 3.00 +.15 — 28.80 • NOTICE • Services Board. Applications can be obtained at the Administrator's office, 3rd. floor. Courthouse and returned no later than October 20, 1995. 80»80a80«80»80»80»60«80a80«80»80 Qrand Opening ~ OCTOBER 14th ? t SHORT CUTS! Fu#-Service Barber Shop/Beauty Salon - WALK-IN SSVia- Perms & Color by Appointment 227 E. STATE ST. 948-9392 SeMaen Stangs & loon and Bue Value GtrdenCeser Monday t*u Fndoy *30 a m io 700 pm ScAedoy 1000 a m to M0 pin 080 HOURS 9! 4FK»«fe<T ? WaxtM Tolles Qelebrates her 8Otk ? f • Balloons • Coffee and Donuts • Door Prize Drawing 8 “Birtiuiaf October 14. The family Maxine Toiles ; g would the to widt a special Mom, g . Grandma, and Great Grandma a ‘Super’ . g 80th Birthday on Saturday October 14, g • {lease help us cdebrate this special • S occasion with a card shower. 8 • • 8 • Address to: 516 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 8 • • • 80»80»80«80«80»80«80»80»80»80*e0 The Nantucket 1.00 OFF CLIP & SAVE Your Dream Home Come True BOYS! GIRLS! — and — Superior Gymnastics are pleased to announce: until 4:30 PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15 AM until 3:00 PM. If you are interested in taking this class, please come io Thornapple Manor between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before October 14. 1995. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls please. Karen Marr. GYMNASTIC CLASSES Thursday* • 7-8 p.«Begins Oct. 12-8 Wka. 945-9701 The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. Close Change • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners will be accepting applica­ tions for citizens to serve on the Social Hastings Fitness Center Call Fitness Center to register: — STOCKS — The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Oct. 10,1995 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 1.00 OFF CLIP & SAVE • the Barry County Probate Court. 220 W. Court St.. . Hastings. Michigan 49058 within 4 months of tho ! dote of publication of this notice. Notice Is further ; given that tho estate will bo thereafter assigned ' ond distributed to tho persons entitled to it. : WiHtam M. Doherty (P4196O) : DIMMERS McPWIlLtPS * DOHERTY • 221 S. Broadway ; Hastings. Ml 49058 '-(*16) 945-9596 consistently buy low and sell high. But the fact to that no one can realistically guarantee profits in any mutual fund. The safest way to select mutual funds is to look at those that meet your objectives and risk tolerance Before you buy. study the histoneal performance of the funds through good and bad markets — the longer history, the better — but keep in mind that past performance does not guarantee future results. The key is consistency, and your challenge is to have the patience to let the fund’s managers work for you. This discipline will greatly enhance your chances for profit and the safety of your investment Mutual funds are not an appropriate parking place for overnight investors. Those who try to make funds fit that mold usually find the frustration of trying to force a square peg into a round hole. • Superior construction m o controlled environment • Shifted craftsmen with meticulous attention to detail • QuaMy brand name components Andersen windows. Merlat cabinetry ond Armstrong floor coverings Heckaman Home*...a Reputation Built on Quality RN. Director of Nursing. Thomapple Manor MARY HAY Instfuctoi Yes. it’s true! Heckaman Homes are built with quality throughout, yet they remain remarkably affordable. And. since Heckaman Homes are available in dozens of floor plans, you’re certain to find what you’ve been dreaming about Consider these important features: 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 EO.E. You Heckaman Deder. Timber Hill Homes (616) 698-6978 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 12, 1995 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALK Default hoving been mode in the condition* ol o certain Mortgage mode by RtCHAK) J. ROACH o single mon. o* Mortgagor, to NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS o Federal Ranking Corporation ol Hotting* Michigan a* Mortgagee doted July 6. 1990. ond recorded in the office ol the Regitter ol Deed* lor the County of Barry ond Stole ol Michigan, on July 9. 1990. in Liber 502 ol Mor tgoge*. on poge 55 through SB on which Mortgage there it claimed to bo due ot the dote ol thi* notice, far principal and intorotl. the turn ol Twenty-eight Thousand Three Hundred Ono * 72/100 (124 301 77) Dollar». and no proceeding* having boon inttttutod to recover tho debt now re­ maining secured by *oid Mortgage or any port thereof, whereby tho power of tale contained in said Mortgage hot become operative. Now Therefore. Notice it Hereby Given that by virtue ol tho power of tale contained in *oid Mor­ tgage and in pursuance ol tho statute in such cose made and provided, the said Mortgage will be fareciosod by a sole ol tho premiso* therein desertbod or to much thereat at may bo nocettory ot public auction, to the highest bidder ot the East door of the County Courthouse in tho City ol Hastings, ond County of Barry. Michigan that be ing the place ol hold .ng the Circuit Court in ond for GRACE BIBLE CHURCH. (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile Em ol Hasungs Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementus. 945-9224 Sim day Semen 9:43 a.m.. Bible Oman for all 10:40 A M Morning Worship 5:30 pm Youth meeting with George and Barb Kimple 945-9116. 6.30 p.m. Bible study for all. Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study — Sharing your Faith October 22-25 Pastor* working Retreat, everyone welcome CHURCH OF THE NAZARKNL 1716 North Broad­ way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Semens: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hear, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service: Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services far Adult*. Teens and Children PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Siephca Wnghi (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone. Sunday Service. 9.30 BJB.; Sunday School 11:00 a.n>.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Prr.yer time: Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Awana Program (3 yean old through 6th grade) Wednesday*. 6:30-8 pm. Then Center start* Saturday. Nov. 4. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. BHubfey, pastor, phone OmfcbglKme 943-4995 taM. choir director Sun b*: 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship. 11:00 a m. Sunday School. 600 p.m.. Evcnmg Wor*M>; 7:15. Youth Fellowship Nursery for all services Prayer meeting. 700 p m Wednesday INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. (mmlmg addram - 1651 MatoaouKd., Haatmg*. hO 49058) meeting at Thoma* Jcfferaoa Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson •finit—. Jim Sandur!y Phone 948-4045. Sunday Service* - 9:30 Ln.. BMe School; 10:30 a.m.. Monnag Worahfc 6.00 p.m. Cd far tootfon - 623-3110. APOSTOLIC Grand St.. Hasting*. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m.; Sunday Mnrnmg Wortop 11 a m.; Sunday Evenmg Service 6 p.m.. Thursday BMe Study 7 p.m If Meremed in a free Home BMe Study, ptenae call for more detail. Let * Build an Art" Sunday School Drive. Sept 10 thru Oct. 29. Gome*, prize* and tot* of fun Everyone welcome HASTINGS TABERNACLE. 502 E FlXbT BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Heatings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shockey. Senior Pastor James R. Barrett. Aaat. _ <u * w• - . r*..-x-.. ranor. aunuuy octtkes. □uwy School 9:45 l«l. Clasaes for all agna; 1100 i m. Mommg Wortop 'Server. Jr Church up fa, 46 Grade; 600. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Cuba. flOO J.m . Teena ia Houseman Hall; 700 p.m.. Aduh* Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m.. Aduh Choir practice CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Ccto Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Paaaor Brem Bssnham Phone 623-2285. Sunday Schtai al 1000 a m.; Wor top IIOOa m . Evening Service at 6.00 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer BMe 700 p.m. sold County, on Thursday October 19. 1995 at 2 00 p.m o'clock Eastern Daylight Timo in the afternoon of said day. and said promises will be sold to pay the amount so a* aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 10 47 percent in­ terest. legal costs. Attorneys' foes ond also any ta«e» ond insurance that said Mortgage does pay on or prior to the date of said sale: which said premises ore described in said Mortgage as fallow*, to-wit: The Wost 1/2 of Lot 9B ond all ol Lot 99. Porker s lakewood Plat fl. according to the recorded plot thereof os recorded in Liber 3 of Plat* on poge 82 Yankee Springs Townchip. Barry County. Michigan. Redemption Period under Michigan low (MSA 27A.3240) I* *<■ (6) month* The period of redemption will be sis (6) month* from dote of sole. Dated September II. 1995 NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS. A Federal Banking Corporation. Mortgagee LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR 8 BYINGTON By Robert L Byington. (P-27621) Attorney* lor Notional Ba'« ol Ha*tmg* Depot low Offices of Witox * Byington 222 West Apple Street Hosting*. Ml 49Cd8 0248 (10 12) HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner Slate Rd . and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor. QU 1 M B YUN I T E D METHODIST CHURCH M 79 Rev Tod Clark. Youth Pastor Sunday 10 a m Sunday School. II West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge a m Morning Worship. 6 p.m. (616) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 Evening activities. Wednesday 7 am.; Worship II am.; After p.m. — share groups ia various School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. home*. Contact church office far P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. info on these Prayer and Bible FIRST PRESBYTERIAN study at the church CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. WOODGROVE BRETHREN Keller. D.C.E. Becky Oexler. ProCHRISTIAN PARISH. 4817 gram/Yauth Director. Saturday. Coal* Grove Rond Pastor Bea Her­ Oct. 14 - 10:00 Women's Retreat ring. 9:30 a m. Sunday School. begins at Wesley Woods Sunday. Church Service 10:30. Youth Oct. 15 - 8 00 a m Choir rehear­ meeting Wednesday. 6:00 p m. at sal; 9:30 a m. and 11:00 a m Mor the church. Bang sack lunch ntng Worship (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM). Nursery is provided for both ser­ HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF vice* 9:30 a.m. Church School for GOO. 1674 West State Road, all ages. 10 30 a m "Codec Hrarifi, Mich, lame Hour" in the Dining Room. 11:20 ben. Pastor Sunday a m Children's Church; 6 00 p m. dame* far all age*. Morning Middle High Youth Fellowship. Wonfap 10:45 tn. Nursery pro­ 7D0 p.m Senior High Youth vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 Fellowship Monday. Oct 16 p.m. Wednesday acovuie* 7-00 7:30 p.m. Trustees meet. Tuesday. p.m are: Rambows or J J. Bible Oct. 17 • 7 00 p.m Presbyterian Oiu (ages 2 through 7 or first Women Board Meeting - Dining grade). Kid* Club or Junior Bible Room. Wednesday. Ort. 18 - 7 00 Qua (age* 8-12); Youth Ministries p m Choir rehearsal Thursday. or Toon BMe Quo (ages 13-19); Oct 19 - 400-700 RUMMAGE Aduh BMe Study - No <e limit. SALE THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. -.men. fSatoe Church offer phone 946-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Children'* church. Tuesday prayer and share fane 9:30 am. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group ■Oto Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Haadag* Church o< God building). 9 a.m. Holy Comtnumun 1st and 3rd Suftoy* Morning Prayer 2nd I and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all sen ice* For more infor­ mation cal! 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101. St Andrew'* b * part of the Independent Anglican Chorer Cana it* Synod GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St . Michael Amon. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Ort. 15 - 8:00 and 10 45 a.m. Holy Fetor Charles Fnber. Pastor Communion; 9:30 Sunday School Samrdsy Maa* 4:30 p.m.; Sunday (all ages). 500 Youth Choir. 5:45 Maaaes 800 am and 11:15 a tn.; Youth Group. AAL BMAE Dinner Confeaaions Saturday 4004 30 Thursday. Oct 12 - 6:30 pm Children's Choir; 7:00 Advert hirer*. 7:30 Aduh choir; 800 AA Saturday. Oct. 14 — 10:00 WELCOME CORNERS Catechism 2; 800 NA. Tuesday. UNITED METHODIST Ort. 17 — Stephen Support. CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Wednesday. Oct 18 — 10:00 Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Wordwatchers. 7:00 Altar Guild Litchfield Phone (Woodland) BAKRV CO. CHinttH Of 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. CHRIST. Ml N Mibp. 945-5974 Wortop Services Ml «OM Sund«y Ser Sunday. 900a m. and HOOa m . new BMe CUaes 10 BJB.. WorSunday School. 9:45 a m. 4-H 11 a.m.. Evcnmg Service* 6 I meets Monday*. 6:30 p.m. to 800 p.m. Wednesday Btbfe Study 7 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. p.m. Norman Herron. Minister 5:15 p m. M Delores Gaspers. 801 Phone 945-2938. BMe Survey on Barber Rd.. Hastings Men'* vneo* tn me notne. rrce Dime vorBreakfast will be meeting the third respondence Course .. Saturday of each month until fur ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN tor notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewi* CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 al 945-5365. McCann Rd . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekday: or all day weekend*. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC Sunday Morning Mau 1000 a m CHURCH. Naahville. Fktber — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Cteries Ftetor. Pastor A moaton FREEPORT CHURCH OF THE of *. Rone Catholic Church UNITED BRETHREN IN Hastings Sunday Maa* 9:30 a.m. CHRIST, Vernon L. Macy, in­ GRACE COMMUNITY terim pastor. (616) 948-4276 Sun­ day service*: Sunday School 9:45 CHURCH, meeting at Maple a m.. Morning Worship II a.m.; VaMey Htgh School Pastor Don Prayer Service Thursday. 7 p.m. Roacoe. (517) 832-9228. Morning NASHVILLE AREA Celebrauao 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery, children s ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry, leader ship training The Churcn Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HAST1HQS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA HMtlngs «nd Uka OdMM WBf N FUNERAL HOME Hattinea FLEXFAS INCORPORATED of Haatlnga NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. Dtt HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLfY PHARMACY "Prescriptions'' — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Craig Supers. Music Coordinator and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building »rth elevator lo all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 am. SUNDAYS Sunday School 9:30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m ; Worship 11:00 a.m. - with child care for infant* and loddlen thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8 WEDNESDAYS: Family Church Night -- Prepared light meal 6 00 p m . Bible Study and Acuvme* for Kids 6:45 p.m . First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all age* THURSDAY Children's Choir 4 00 p.m . Youth Handbell* 4 30 p m . Handbell Choir 6:30 p.m . Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 15 — Laity Sunday — Worship message by Margaret Hollenbeck. New Member Onentation M 30 a m. Tuesday. Oci |7 — U M. Men Dinner and Pr<>gram 6 30 pm SUPPORT GROUPS - V I P s (Visually Impaired Persons) 9 30 a m first Friday of month September thru May. Narcotic* Anonymous 12 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8:00 p.m Thursday*. Al-Anon 12.30 p m Wednesday*. TOPS No. 338 — 9:15 a.m Thursdays Alice M. Leinaar I HASTINGS - Alice M. Leinaar, 69, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Friday October 6,1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on April 17.1926 in Hastings, the daughter of Samuel & Eudora (Winans) WrighL She was raised in the Greenville area and attended schools there. She was married to Forrest Leinaar and the marriage ended in divorce. She has lived in the Hastings area for many years and at her present address for the past 6 years. Mrs. Leinaar wu employed as a factory worker most of her working life. Surviving are her daughter & husband, Joan­ ne & Chip Curtis of Irving; seven, grandchil­ dren; eleven great grandchildren; two brothers, Francis “Buster" Wright of Martin and Clifford Wright of Las Vegas, Nevada; special friend, Orlo “Red" Springer of Hastings. Graveside Services were held on Saturday October 7,1995 at Hastings Township Cemet­ ery with R-verend Richard Taggart officiating. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of One's Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. C. Eileen Heath EAST LANSING - C. Eileen Heath. 62, of East Lansing and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Sunday October 8. 1995. She was born on September 30. 1933 in Hutiogs. She wis i loving Mom ind Onndmi. Eileen wu put president of the Sparrow Hospiiil Volunteers, member of the Greater Lansing Board of Realtors »cd in Alumnus cf Delta. Delta Delta MSU Chapter, Graduate of Michigan State University with ■ Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Science, and a life-long member of Peoples Church. Surviving are her children, Karl (Sharon), Jennl (Jerome) Hartsuff, Karen Felten, Connie Eding. Kevin, Steven. Michael (Lin) and David Heath; grandchildren; Philip and Andrew Heath, Jacqueline, Benjamin, Robert, Joseph and Samanha Hartsuff. Lindsay and Caaey Fetters, . Patrick Michael and Eric Eding, Joshua Heath ana Danielle Heath Memorial Services were held on Wednesday October 11, 1995 at the Gorsline-Rundman Co. East Chapel in East Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Research, 416Freador, Suite 104, Lansing. MI 48912 in Memory of C Eileen Heath. | | LOWELL - Christian J. Fahmi, 73. of Low dl. passed away on Wednesday October 4, 1905 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born oe July 6, 1922 in Boston Fownship, the son of Christian and Mabie (Heater) Fahrni. He attended Clarksville High School and wu married to Jean Bouwenn on June 25, 1949. Mr. Fahrni live and fanned in the area all his life. He served in the United Sums Arrey during World War IL He wu s member of the VFW, Fann Bureau and a charter member of the Independent MilM* Association. He was preceded in death by a grandson. Tyler Slewart; three brothers, Stanley, Wayne and Gerald; sister, letha Hillsburg. Surviving are his wife, Jean; son. Dennis (Teresa) Fahrni of Clarksville; two daughters, Jane (Antonio) Martinez of Clarksville and Sheri (David) Talcttt of Lowell; trine grand­ children; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Beulah (Lester) Blough of Alto and Freda Sebution of Vermontville. Funeral Services were held on Saturday October 7, 1995 at the Wesleyan Church in Clarksville with Reverend Walter W. Winebrenner officiating. Interment wu in South Boston Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. RaymondJohn Helrigel| HASTINGS - Raymond John Helrigel, 70. of Hastings, passed away on Thursday October 5, 1995 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He wu bora on September 11, 1925 in Battle Creek Township Calhoun County, the son of Arthur & Bernice (Johnson) Helrigel. He wu raised in the Traverse City area and attended schools there. He later graduated Thomapple-Kellogg High School in Middle­ ville, Clan of 1947. He wu a United States Navy Veteran of World War II. He was married to Ula M. Babcock on December 30.1971 and lived roost of his life in the Irving/Hastings area. Mr. Helrigel’s employment included Middleville Engineering. Hastings Manufac­ turing Company, E.W. Blisa Company, Grounds Keeper for Tyler Creek Recreational area, did truck driving and most recently as a security guard. He wu a member of Nashville VFW Post 48260, Hastings Moose Lodge 1628, 20 year adult member of the Giri Scouts, 10 yean u Boy Scout Regional Commissioner-Hutings area and awarded the Order of the Arrow by the Boy Scouts. He wu preceded in death by his parents; 2 infant brorhen; stepdaughter, Shirley Huss. Surviving are his wife, Lila; three daughters and husbands, Jody & Gary Pratt of Wayland, Beth & Bill Wester of Middleville, Lynn (Summers) & Ken VandesCar of Lansing; 24 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother A wife, Robert A Jerry Helrigel of Grand Haven; stepson A wife, Frank A Beth Hau of Hastings; stepson, Edward Huss of Hastings; stepdaughter, Patricia Bebe of Arizona. Memorial Services were held on Saturday October 7.1995 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Manorial contributions may be made to the Barry Ccmmunity Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home In Hastings. Frank D. Rider WAYLAND - Freak D. Rider, 77. of Wayland and formerly of Middleville, Has- ings sad Newaygo, passed away on Sunday Oetutier 8, 1995 at Metropolitan Hospital. He wu bora on October 27,1927 in Weyer­ haeuser, Wisconsin, the son of Junes and Myrtle (Heacock) Rida. He spent his early yean growing up In Wisconsin, and attending schools there. He wu married to Lilly Larson on Septem­ ber 3. 1940. They came to Hastings in 1942 from Wisconsin and moved lo Middleville in 1945. They lived there until 1972 what they moved tn Newa vRD County. Mr. Rider wue^iloyed for General Motors in Grand Rapids for 30 years and retired In October 1976. He wu a member of the Masonic Lodge in Middleville. He served in the United Stares Army during World War n. Mr. Rida wu an avid sportsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting and repairing small engines fur lawn mowers. He wu a loving and caring father, grand­ father, great grandfather and enjoyed spending time with loved ones. He wu preceded in death by his wife, Lilly C Rider, daughter, Susan Rider. Surviving are three sons. Rooert Rida of Middleville, Delbert (Linda) Rider of Middle­ ville. Jack (Penny) Rida of Middleville; line daughters. Miss Lois Rida of Middleville, Min Betty Rida of Middleville, Judith (Bill) Wooten of Battle Creek; twelve grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three brothers, Char­ les (Bud) (Donna) Rida of Newaygo, Jim (Peggy) Rida of Scottsville, Ray (Mary) Rida of Hutings; three sisters, Martha Thompson of Hastings, Mayme Buckalou of Kalamazoo. Nancy Yeikin of Wall. South Dakota; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Wedneday Octoba 11,1995 at the Beela Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Roga Timmamsn officiating. Interment wu in Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial cootributins may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. | Susan Black Drummond______ | FREEPORT - Susan Black Drummood, 60, of Freeport, passed away on Friday Octoba & 1995 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand RarAts She wu bora on April 25, 1935 in East St . Louis. Illinois the daughta of William A Gertrude (Vcris) Black. She wu raised in Champaign, Illinois and attended schools there, graduating in 1953 from Champaign High School. She went on to attend the University of Elroois arxl received ha Misters Degree from the University of Indian* She wu married to Donald Drummood on lune 18, 1957 in Champaign, Illinois. She me ved to ha present farm home near Freepost in 1982 from Holland. Mrs. Drummond wu a publisha, antbor, artist and tanna. She raised Angora Goars, Sheep, Dogs and lately. Alpacas. She wu instrumental in founding the Thornappie Arts Council, Fiberfest and the Futuring Commit­ tee. She worked at the Barry Intermediate School District with gifted usd talented proc­ rams. She promoted the arts in everything she did. She had a strong feeling about insuring that the children of Bany County were exposed to the arts. Ha Mcmoership and Activities included Thornapple Arts Corronil, the Punmng Coonnime. Fiberfest LTD, Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals, Bany Intermediate School District Bany County Park Board, Northern Angora Goat Cooperative. . She wu preceded in death by ha parents. Surviving are ha husband. Donald; two sons A wives. Dike A Peg Drummond of Mt. Vernon, Washington, David A Annie Drum, mood of Los Angeles. California; daughta A husband, Dana A Shawn Rittenberg of Mukil­ teo, Washington; grandchildren. Rose A Sam Drammondof Ml. Vaaoo, Washington. Baby R ittenhere, doe Deccsibtx of 1995 of Mukilcta Washington; battba A wife. Bill A Linda Black of Atlanta, Washington. Cremation hu been conducted. . Manorial Services were held on Tuesday Octoba 10,1995 a: the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Michael J. Amon officiating. . Memorial contributions may be made So th* Susan Black Memorial Educational Fuad established at the Hastings City Bank, 150 West Court St, Hutings. MI 49058. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings MaryJune (Cook) Cottnn DEL REY OAKS. CALIFORNIA - Mary, June (Cook) Colburn. 60. of Del Rey Oaks. California and formerly of Barry County; passed away on Tuesday, Octoba 3. 1995.‘ She wu the daughta of Dale and Mandi Cook. j Mrs. Colburn wu raised in Bany County and graduated from Freeport High School i* 1953. She married Clarence Colburn in 1955., She wu preceded in death by ba husband, Clarence Colburn; brotha, William Cook. Surviving are ha five children. Steven, Rosalie, Timothy, Rachel and Daniel; grand­ son. Jared, all of California; sisters. Rose Rine and Pearl Frederickson of Hastings; brothers, Charlie and Jean Cook of Trufsa and Kendsll Cock of Middleville; sista-in-law, Lots Cor* of Freeport. Burial wu in Seaside, California. •;! |Norman L. Carpenter > |Ethel May Carey| LAKE ODESSA - Ethel May Carey, 89. of Lake Odessa, passed away on Sunday October 8, 1995 at Thornapple Manor of Hastings. She wu bom on August 22, 1906 in Eaton County, the daughter of John and Grace (Helmer) Rogers. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1923 and married Morris C. Carey in September 1924 in Sunfield. He preceded her in death on February 21, 1985. Mrs. Carey wu a self-employed Beautician for many years and attended the Sunfield United Brethren Church and wu a put member of the Rebekah Lodge. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy McClelland; a brother, Victor Rogers. Surviving are two daughters, June (Carl) Sowles of Charlotte and Jeanette (Francis) Simon of Lake Odessa; two sons, Morris (Betty) Carey. Jr. of Woodland and Roger (Betty) Carey of Hastings; 9 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaugh­ ter. 4 sisters. Leo Dull of Hastings, Elsie Meyers of Goshen. Indiana. Ruth Rogers of Hastings. Kathlene Rogers of Hastings. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday October 11.1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Kevin Chary officiating. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Ambulance Service or the Ameri­ can Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa MIDDLEVILLE - Johnny Christensen, 22, of Middleville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday Octoba 8, 1995. He graduated from Middleville Thomapple Kellogg High School in 1992. Surviving are his parents, Frank and Ola Schutz of Middleville, Chris and Ruth Ann Christensen of Texas, brothers and sisters, Jason Christensen at home, Jeff Schutz of Alas­ ka, Amanda Schutz at home. Shannon Schutz of Honda, Bobby Schutz at home; grandpa­ rents, Walter and Pauline Schutz of Plainwell, Jim and Pauline Mursh of Texu; great grand­ mother, Geneva Hawkins of Hastings; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and devoted friends. Memorial Services were held on Wednesday October 11,1995 al the Beela Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Interment was in Irving Cemetery . Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Beela Funeral Home in Middleville. Share local information with a friend, relative who's moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! MIDDLEVILLE - Norman L Carpenter, 82, of Middleville, passed away oo Wednesday October 4.1995 at Blodgett Manorial Medical Center. Surviving are his wife, Ardis M. Carpenter; sister-in-law, Geraldine Carpenter of Grandvil­ le; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were heM on Friday October 6,1995 a: the Beeler Funoit Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Richarjl Vande Kieft officiating. Interment Parmelee Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to i Charity of Your Choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Please Support Your United Way. Reaching Ihmc ^ h<> Seed Help Touching Us All ** �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 12, 1995 — Page 7 Woodland News... By Catherine Lum Four generations gather Celebrating four generations are Grandma Linda Alien, mother Kimberly Kuhlman with Taylor Kuhlman and Great Grandma Evelyn Wiersma. Douglases to mark 60th anniversary Rachel Bassett to marie 80th We would like to invite all the friends of Ruth and Don Douglas to come and celebrate their 60th anniversary. It will be at Houseman Hall, at the First Baptist Church in Hastings, 309 E Woodlawn. Oct. 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. Ruth and Don were married in Nashville, Mi. at Ruth’s parents home, on Oct. 27, 1935. They've lived in and around Barry County for all those 60 years. Don retired from Vikfog CorporatxMi in 1976. In 1977 they started spending winter down in Florida, so they spend May to October In Michigan, and November through April in Florida. They will leave this year on Oct. 29th The celebration is hosted by their children and grandchildren: Shirley Lumbert and her children, Sandy Kun, Becky Burton, husband Don and girls, Mike Lumbert, wife Lori and daaghier. Brace and Roberta Douglas, Janet Shafer, husband Bob and children, and Joo Douglra. They also have a grandson who lives in Australia. Man Douglas with wife Barb and two children. On Oct. 11, Rachel Bassett turns 80 yean old. Please send her a card to wish her a Hap­ py Birthday. Lunas celebrate silver anniversary Matthew Michael Kuhlman. Hastings and Kimberley le^ Allen, Hwirings Bret Thomas Eckhart. Delton and Virginia Jean Worden, Delton. Bernard J Blough. Freeport and Georgina Kay Hackett, Hastings Ivan John Davis, ID. Battle Creek and Jen­ nifer Ann Tyler, Battle Creek. Otto Thomas Momence, D, Hastings and Roberto and Lena (Martinez) Luna celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Oct. 3. 1995. They were married at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. Father Consani officiated at the ceremony. The couple has three children. Angelina. Roberto Jr. and Rosalinda. There was a family dinner to celebrate the occasion. The Woodland Woman1! Study Club'! an­ nual banquet-gentleman'! night was held last Tuesday evening al Zion luitheran Church. A catered dinner was prepared and served by Margaret Brodbeck. Mary Makley and Car­ olyn Brechcisen. The entree was a meal loaf made with ham and beef. They also served parsley potatoes, squash, a fresh spinach salad and a cake dessert John Waite, president of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society and curator of the Lake Odessa Depot Museum, showed some of hl! personal collection of historic arti­ facts. papers and pictures, most of which pertained to Woodland. He talked about the “missing piece" in genealogical research after a person has found the name, dale and place of a particular ancestor, pointing out that some items about what the perron was or did bring the records to life. Wane asked those present to remember if they have pictures, papers or items that per­ tain to someone in whom they have no par­ ticular interest or ir whom tbelr heirs would have no particular interest, that they give them lo someone who would be Interested or to an area museum, library or historical so­ ciety. He said antique dealers from far dis­ tances come to sales and grab up items of strictly local history and interest to sell in other places. After they are carried away they are usually lost forever to local historians and are bought by other persons merely as curios or impersonal artifacts. He talked about working with Cathy Arnott when they were both in their teens, some of the people they visited and some of the items they found in rather remote spots. Some of his own ancestors, the Haskins family, came to Odessa Township in 1846. Ruth Niethamcr who will be 103 on Christmas Day. was taken to Pennock Hos­ pital last Monday night with bean problems by Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance. Her son, Tom. and daughter Peggy Dangle brought her home Monday this week. The volunteer ambulance organization is functioning weU with the new Advanced Life Support (paramedic) rating and license they finally got as of Oct. 1. This license was held up in Lansing politics for two years; so the association and the community are glad to finally have it They are able K keep two arrtmlarre* operating The ambulance crews and auxiliary held the October dinner al Cunningham's Acre on Sunday. The entree for October was Swiss steak and ham and all the usual extras were provided. All the tables and the building were decorated for Halloween and little shinny black spiders were scattered on the rahfea Alice Forshey raid they serred 250 meals this month and tfik Si— tnixigb tor an ambulance payment. While I was there, I saw Roger. Edith. Anne and Erica Buxton; Marvin and Ella Kantncr. Poppy Hershberger and George and Nadine Speas. all from Woodland. I sat with Dale and Nancy Cunningham and Raymond and Adelaide Dalton, as well as Jim Spencer and his guest from the Mulliken area. The next dinner, which will be Sunday. Nov. 12. will be turkey and bam Anne and Edith Buxton told me that Michelle Marstellcr. formerly of Woodland . and a graduate of Lakewood High School who now lives in North Carolina will appear on the Rickie Lake show Oct. 18. She was flying lo New York for filming this week. She was to have a make over, and her air fare, hotel and limo for four days all are fur­ nished. Michelle is the daughter of Bruce and Joyce Mantellar. formerly of Woodland. It To Celebrate National fcWomen in EBusiness Week vest and pumpkins In all sizes are available. In fact. Will and Margaret Brodbeck planted some of theirs loo close lo the highway, and they lost all of chose to ghosts or goblins one night last week. I haven't seen pump­ kins smashed anywhere yet. so the thieves are probably saving them to toss around nearer to Halloween. A lol of wheal was planted by airplane in the pan few weeks and now the farmers are getting the rest of it In by tractor. The Zion Lutheran bazaar will be held Saturday. Oct 14. bom 9 am. to 3 pm. These will be several kinds of handicrafts, muffins, and coffee and fresh cider sold by the high school age group until lunch begins al 11 am. The lunch this year will be beef new. Michigan while bean soup, sand­ wiches, drinks and homemade pies and cakes. Margaret Brodbeck said they were planning to have pies, pies and pies and more pies. She hoped lots of people came to lunch be­ cause they did not want to have leftovers. The bazaar also will have a bake sale, a table with fall garden produce and a white elephant booth. St. Edward's Catholic Church In Lake Odessa will have Its annual bazaar the same day. Oct 14. They also will have crabs and a luncheon. Woodland United Methodist Church's bazaar win be held Saturday. Oct. 28. and will feature rag rugs In varied sizes and colrex. The Rev. Ward Pierce spent a few days in Louisiana last week teaching at an UMCOR catastrophic disaster training seminar. He re­ turned Sunday afiemooo. In Rev. Pierce’s absence, the church held an anutal lay service with Dick Waite lead­ ing the worship and Judy Warner giving a sermon. Statement of Nondiscrimination Bany County Telephone Company is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Electrification Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture which provide that no person In the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, or handicap shall be excluded from participation in, admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of this, organizations’ programs or activities. The person responsible for coordinating this organization's non­ discrimination compliance is Robert E. Fisher, General Manager. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/ or file a written complaint with this organization; or the Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250; or the Administra­ tor, Rural Electrification Administration, Washington, D.C. 20250. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimina­ tion. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible. Can some nosy busybody tell you how to paint your house? sounds like a great adventure. The Lakewood Ambulance organization will bold a rummage sale and a soup and salad luncheon Friday and Saturday this week (Oct. 13 and 14) al Cunningham's Acre. Kathy Stowell got the final clearance and license to operate her Jack and Jill Play Skooi In the building that was Diane Bar­ num's flower shop. She opened Oct. 3 after the state fire marshal gave the final approval to the building as it bad been made to com­ ply with requirements for a school. She holds classes for two different age groups five days a week. I drove to Marshall last week to sec Eve­ lyn McClay. my sister-in-law, and went down M-37 through Battle Creek. It was a bright, sunny afiemooo and the color was al an early stage but lovely. Now a week later, the color is probably about half developed and really nice to get out and enjoy. Farmers are in the middle of the corn bar- Certainly not! If you want to paint your home, that’s your business. And you can paint it any color you want, any day you feel like it PAIN SUFFERERS AMAZING DR.'S CREAM But if you’re planning a really big job - adding a garage or tearing off an old porch - you need a building permit And a certificate. J-Ad Graphics will present a special issue dedicated to: The permit from the government costs money. The certificate from your neighbors is free. —Barry County-----Women in Business It’s that simple. It’s that easy. Vote YES! Nov. 7, 1995 For the Maple Ridge Historic District This special insert will be delivered with the Hastings Banner October 19, 1995. If you are interested in promoting the women in ycur business, contact the J-Ad Graphics sales staff at 945-9554. Angie McClintock and Lacey Laubaugh were two of the youngsters who look part in the St. Jude's bike-a-thon in Woodland on a recent Saturday. Available at your local Pharmacy __________________ Paid for by the Fronds of the Maple Ridge Historic District 525 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 12, 1995 dramatically low level of donations. The key appears to be * bether the family has discussed the subject in advance. If not, relatives often cannot bring themselves to make the choice. If it has been discussed, they are much more likely to give their approval. LEGAL NOTICES: NCmCl Or MOfTTGABK FOBCCLOSUM BALI NOTICE TO THE RESIOttlTSOF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing lor the following Special Use Permits CASE NO SP 16 95 - Donald Jeffrey ond Julio Dobbin, (applicants) LOCATION At 1847 E Quimby Rd. (M-79) on tho Nonh side between M-37 ond McKeown Rds. in Sec. 28. Hostings Twp PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation in a detached accessory building (l.e.. automotive repair shop). CASE NO SP. 17-85 — Bruce and Brenda Evans, (applicant) LOCATION At 2900 Evons Court (oH McKeown Rd.) on the East side between M-79 and Old Nashville Hwy. in Sec. 26 8 27 Hostings Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special permit for tem­ porary housing for elderly parents CASE NO. Sp. 18-95 — Community Action Agen­ cy of South Central Michigan (applicant). Barry County (property owner). LOCATION: On the North of M-79 between M-37 and McKeown Rds. in Sec. 27, Hostings Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to construct a Head Start preschool building ond associated land uses. MEETING DATE: September 23. 1995. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room In the Courts 8 low Building at 220 West Court St . Hastings. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either . erbally or in wr.Hng will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of tho above described proper ties will be completed by the Planning Commission ms mb srs tho day of tho hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying tho group should contact the Planning Office The special use applications ore available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during tho hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday Please coll tho Plann­ ing Office ot 948-4830 lor furthor information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids ond services. such os signors for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materiob being considered ot tho mooting to inanrtauots wim oascoritries or me meeting nearing upon tun (10) days notice to the County of Barry, individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact tho County of Barry .... — or — caning —■ — -» —i—. micnaei _urown. ay writing me. i_n roilowing County Administrator 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891. Nancy L. Boersmo. Barry County Clerk (10/12) Default has occurred in the conditions ol a mor­ tgage mode by DEXTER W. GRIFFIN ond THAIS H. GRIFFIN os his wife and in her own right, and BLAKE W GRIFFIN a single person (collect.vely Mortgagor ). to THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, a corporation having its principal of­ fice ot 375 Jockson Street, St. Paul. Minnesota 55101. dated Moy 21. 1976. ond recorded in the of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on June 4. 1976 in Li bur 226, Poge 627 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL was subsequently known os FARM CREDIT BANK OF ST. PAUL and is now known os AGRIBANK. FCB (the Mortgagee"). Dexter W. Griffin and Janice J Griffin, as his wife, ond Belinda L. Gould. Trustee, subsequently entered into an unrecorded reomortnation agreement with Mortgagee, as evidenced by instrument doted August 3. 1978. The mortgage and reomortiiotion agreement described herein ore collectively referred to os the Mortgage. ' By reason of such default the Mortgagee elects to declare ond hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due ond payable forthwith As of tho dote of this Notice there is claimed to bo due for principal und interest on tho Mortgage the sum of Twenty Six Thousand Eight Hundred Eleven ond 06 100 Dollars ($26.611.06) No suit or proceeding ot low has boon instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue ol the power of sole contained in the Mortgage ond tho statute in such cose mode ond provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, os provided in tho Mortgage and oil legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by low. and oil taxes ond insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sole, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises of public vendue to tho highest bidder ol tho east en­ trance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hostings. Michigan on Thursday. October 26. 1995, ot two o'clock in the afternoon. Tho promises covered by the Mortgage ore situated in tho Township ol Maple Grove. County of Barry. State of Michigan ond ore described as follows NW'/, except commencing at tho North quarter post, thence South along quarter lino 19 rods, thence Wott 8 rods, thence Northerly to o point 10 rods Wost of beginning, thence East to point of beginning, all in Section 25. T2N, R7W. Subject to existing highways, easements, ond rights of way of record, together with ail the tenements, hereditaments, ond appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. NoIki is further given that the length of tho redemption period will be twelve (12) months from the dote of sale. Dated September 28. 1995 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, now known os AGRIBANK FCB Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS 8 JUDO LLP 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street, N W. Geond Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 (616) 752-2000 For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Croup Dtscovet the advantage of having al! your major insur­ ance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives last. fab. friendly service. (10-19) RESTAURANT: Burger King of Hastings NOW HIRING Assistant Managers Competitive wage and benefit package provided. Send resume to P.O. Box 3564. Kalamazoo, Ml 49003-3564. Call a Farmers Agent for auto. Ide. fire, commercial, boat insurance. NOTICE! GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent CARY BECG AGENCY Barry County Picnic in Florida ...will be held a different place — last Wednesday of February — Feb. 28th, 1996 It will be st...ZEPHYRHILLS at Forest Lakes Trailer Park Two miles east of Zephyrhills on 54 NEW tine: io MtMpa — Drink Furnished — What cancer? Dear Ana Landen: Five years ago, I mar­ ried "Rush.” 1 dated him for two years before we were engaged and thought I knew him very well. A few weeks after we started dating. Rush told me he had cancer. I knew he had a low-paymg job. so 1 picked up the bills for most of his chemotherapy treatments (not cheap). A few months ago. 1 received a call from “Lorraine.” one of Rush's old girlfriends. She told me he was pulling the same stunt on me that he had pulled on her. The so-called "chemotherapy" treatments were a lot of baloney. Lorraine discovered that he was win­ ing and dining other women. The truth came out when she phoned his doctor to inquire about the seriousness of his illness. The doc­ tor wrs amazed when chemotherapy was men­ tioned. Rush never had cancer. He had ulcers. When I confronted Rush head-on. he admit­ ted it was all true. 1 filed for divorce im­ mediately. My question to you. Ann. is can I sue him for the money 1 spent on his doctor bills? I have all the canceled checks. I fed like a damned fool and want revenge. — Damaged Goods in Massachusetts Dear Massachusetts: A lawyer can tell you LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE <818 MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon mode in the condition, of o mortgoge mode by Mkhoel W. Slobesma and Janke Kay Siobesma. his wife, lo First Fedoral of Michigan, Mortgoaoe. dated August 19. 1991 and recorded on August 22. 1991. in Libor 522. on pogo 37. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof tho sum ol Ninety Five Thousand Throe Hundred Thirty Dollars and 69/100 Dollars (595,330.69). including Interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of ale contained in soid mor­ tgage and tho statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH bo forociosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, ot public vendue, at tho oast door entrance to the Court House in Hastings. Michigan. at 10:00 a clock a.m. Local Timo, on November 17. 1995. »**"*••• ore situated in Tho Township of Thomjppf^ Barry County. Michigan and are THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 8. TOWN 4, NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION WHICH IS 335 0 FEET SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 260.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 127 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 208.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 208 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SEC TION. THENCE NORTH 365 4 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION TO A POINT WHICH IS 485.0 FEET SOUTH FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES WEST 396 90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 /4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO A POINT WHICH IS 934.0 FEET EAST FROM THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 /4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 06 MINUTES » SECONDS WEST 632.7 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SEC­ DON. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 65 47 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THAT PART LYING EAST OF A LINE WHICH IS 33 0 FEET WEST FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION AND ALSO OVER THAT PART LYING SOUTH OF A LINE WHICH IS 33.0 FEET NORTH FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. During tha 12 months immodiotaly following tha »ol«. the property moy be redeemed, except that in the event that the property it determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the pro­ perty moy be redeemed during tho 30 days im­ mediately following the tale. Dated: September 1. 1995 First Federal of Mkhigon Morgogee N. Mkhool Hunter (P29256) 1001 Woodward. I0W Detroit Ml 48226 State ef McMgaa Pratete Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICS Docodaut'e fofote with buying any style of HomeCrest cabinetry, and we ll give you a Kitchen Aid multifunction stand mixer for FREE’ Choose from HomeCrest s wide selection of styles featuring quality solid wood doors in today s most popular wood finishes — plus white and laminates nccnco Offer ends October 31. I'f95 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6, Sat. 9 to 12 105 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-3906 Rio No. 95-21721-SE E>»o«« of HELEN M. MUNJOY. A/K/A HELEN MUNJOY. DECEASED. Soclol Security No. 370-10-9560. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your inforotl in tha mtota may be barred or of fected by thi» hearing. NOTICE A hearing will bo hold on October 26. 1995 ot 9.30 a.m. in rhe probate courtroom Hotting*. Mkhigon. before Judge Richord H. Show on tho petition of Helen J. Hou*child requesting that Helen J. Housch.ld bo appointed pooonol roproMntotive ol the Estate of Helen M Munjoy who lived ot 2114 South Broadway Michigan and who died Sept. 17. 1995. ond requesting olto the will of tho deceased doted April 6. I9B3 bo admit­ ted to probote. It also is requested that tho heirs of low of soid deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that oil claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dote of publication of this notke. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. September 28. 1995 Rkhard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE 8 YOUNGSMA 607 North Broodway Hastings. Ml 49056 (616) 945-3495 HELEN J HAUSCHILD By Rkhard J Hudson Address of P R. 2114 S Broadway Hostings Michigan 49058 (10/12) if you have a case, but a lawsuit might wind up costing more than the chemotherapy bills. Save your money, honey. Write this off as tui­ tion in the School of Experience, and consider yourself lucky to be free of the crook Miracle waltz Dear Am I mWn; After I read the letter •bout the shy father who refused to dance al his daughter's wedding. I could nor wait to write you. My father, an extremely enthusiastic man. was once very successful in business, was an avid golfer and loved lo dance u panics He now, at a relatively young age. has Parkin­ son’s disease. Three years ago. 1 was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. In 1994.1 became engaged to be married. At that point, my father was wbeddiBir-bouad. I prayed that at my wed­ ding. he would be able to bring me down the aisle and dance with me. Well, Ann. my wedding day was nothing short of a miracle. It was also a dream come true. Not only did my father accompany me down the aisle in his wheelchair, but we also "danced” together at the reception. 1 held my father's hand on the ballroom floor and danced around him in his wheelchair, while a vocalist sang one of his favorite songs. There wasn’t a dry eye in the place. Life is bo precious, even though sometimes we must improvise to make our dreams come true. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my story. — Grateful Wakzer. USA Dear USA: What a beautifully upbeat letter. I am filled with admiration at the way you have accepted and dealt with your illness. You are not complaining that the bottle is half emp­ ty but rejoicing in the fact that it is half foil. Advantage: Kids Dear Ann Landen: Your reader from Gary. Ind., who said kids today want to start where it took us 20 yean to get. had it exactly right. The house we had when we were first married had a space heater in the hall and one bathroom. We had four kids before we had two bathrooms. If today we could give that house to our children just starting out, they wouldn't consider living in it. Our kids have had a lot more advantages than we ever had. I wonder bow they'll manage when they are 65. — B.E.. Florida Dear B.E.: Every generation thinks they had it a kx rougher than their children. Often, the kids surprise us by rising to the occasion, even those who have had the disadvantage of too many advantages. Good luck with yours. . .4, mItx1 Donate organs Dear Ann I Butter*: I am the father of Nicholas Green, the boy who was shot by car bandits in Italy last year. We donated Nicholas* organs to seven recipients, most of them young. My wife. Maggie, and I were struck by the difference between the good intentions of those who completed donor cards and the The importance of saying "yes” is clear — • eight people die every day in this country because an organ is not available in time. The • decision we made is now giving seven people J the chance to lead a foil life. We miss Nicholas' radiance more than words can express, but the joy we have seen in these families has given real meaning to what otherwise would have been just a senseless waste. - Reg Green. California Dear Reg Green What a splendid way to honor Nicholas' memory. And thank you for a beautiful letter. Thanks, also, for providing me with yet another opportunity to inform my readers that the family of the dooor is not charged for any expenses relating to the dona­ tion of the organs The next letter contains more valuable information: Mandatory gift? Dear Ann Landers: Your response to the doctor in Pennsylvania who supports a law re-z quiring mandatory organ and tissue donation was right on target. The decision to make a gift of life should be thoroughly discussed with family, friends and clergy. In Illinois, we broke a national record for organ donation last year by educating people about the miracles that can happen when <1 desperately ill person receives a transplant operation. We ask all those applying for a driver’s license if they are willing to be listed in the central registry for organ donation. . Our "Life Goes On” television campaign told the stories of two young transplant reciptents. In the month after those commercials, aired, the number of driver’s license ap­ plicants who signed up to be organ doom, jumped by 50 percent and has been increasing ever since. Right now. we have 2.1 million people in our organ and tissue donor registry.. I I bel :eve the success of this program shows that further education efforts, not intrusive laws, are the key to ending the waiting line for transplant operations. Anyone who has seen how a transplant can transform a life — especially that of a child — would have to-, have a heart of stone to say no to organ donut inn More than 41,800 people in our country need organ transplants — 12 percent more than last year. Eight people die every day-, without a chance at a lifesaving operation. Ann. donating an organ to someone in need­ can be a lasting memorial. It must never be mandatory. — George H. Ryan. Illinois secretary of state Dear Mr. Secretary: Thank you for adding your voice to mine in urging my renders to become organ donors. And now, those who want more informa.txxi on becoming an organ dooor. please­ write to The Living Bank. P.O. Box 6725.-. Houston. Texas 77265. (A dollar or two to. help defray costs would be greatlyappreciated. ) ___ W Is that Ann Landers column you clippedyears ago yellow with age? For a copy of her most frequently requested poems and essays. . send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11561* Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.25.) .• Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Area Birth Announcements... GIRL, Monique Diamond, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 25 at 3:31 p.m. to StaceyDuron and Travis Williams, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Natalie Brooke, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 26 at 11:38 am to Steve and April Swartz, Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs., 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Jared Scott, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 26 at 11 05 p.m. to Tanya and Scott Matteson. Middleville, weighing 9 lbs., 3 ozs. and 23 inches long. GIRL, Emily Ellen, bom al Pennock Hospital on Sept. 26 at 7:09 p.m. lo Dr. and What: Mrs. Scott and Mary Hodges. Hastings; weighing 9 lbs.. 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Kevin Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 29 at 2:15 p.m. to Jim and Trudy Zook. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs.,. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. *■» GIRL, Destiny Brenna, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 29 at 9.20 a.m. to Tia and John Phillips. Hopkins, weighing 6 lbs., 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Israel Ives, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 30 at 11:33 a.m. to David Tones and Edith Moore, Middleville, weighing 7 lbs., 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. Crusade Revival where: Country Chapel United Methodist Church 9275 S. Bedford Rd. in Dowling when: October 15th-17th Sunday morning worship 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. evening Monday & Tuesday 7 p.m. Rev. Donald R. Smith from Martinsville, Indiana will be preaching. Music provided nightly by the OVERHOLTS, Ray & Millie. Also choirs of the Country Chapel & Banfield U.M. Churches and Rev. Kay Pratt HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE NO STAIRS ANYWHERE, For more information «8 758-3149 _ ; • • ’ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 12, 1995 — Page 9 From Time to Time... E] <• . ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mg The Rogers family of Barry County wKg by Joyce F. Wc^nbrecht Wilda Babcock Morgan, granddaughter of Daniel WebMer Rogers, founder of the Michigan Mutual Tornado Cyclone and Windstorm Insurance Company, later shortened to Michigan Mutual Windstorm In­ surance Company, now known as the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. She writes about growing up in Hastings «;i the home of her grandparents Harriet and Webster Rogers. "Hattie and Webster had five children: Nina, bom in 1877. died in 1881; Jessie, bom in 1881 and died in 1961; Bessie, bom in 1883. died tn 1924; Clement bom tn 1885. died in 1909 and Letha. bom in 1895. dying in 1944 The Rogers had a good marriage. Webster was quiet, appreciated a well managed home. Though Hattie always had hired help, she was active herself Her life was centered on her family. She had little interest or time for other activities. Hattie and Webster's children were high spirited and lively, and good looking. The girls took piano lessons and learned to embroider and to become ladies. Jessie didn’t learn to be a housewife and wasn’t interested in household arts She had many friends and suitors but didn’t marry until she was 25. My fathe' Charlie Babcock and she were given a nice wedding at home. 522 S. Broadway, in December of 1906. Webster recalled watching soldiers go off to the Civil War The Rogers boys were tex young to enlist, except for Jerry who was needed at home to help with the farm. It must have been in 1863 when the family went to Hastings and were photographed together about this time. After Webster and Hattie were married, he dreamed of starting a windstorm insurance company which would be owned by policy holders. In 1876. when Judge Clement Smith assumed the duties of probate judge, he passed the post ion of secretary of the Barry and Eaton Insurance Company to Daniel W. Rogers. Uncle Jerry (Jeremiah) Rogers was an early Michigan Slate legislator He helped Webster with the legal aspects of the organization The company was founded and chartered in 1885. by a group of local business men led by Daniel Webster Rogers. It was designed to provide windstorm insurance for Michigan residents. It was the first windstorm insurance company established in Michigan and was the Michigan Mutual Tornado Cyclone and Windstorm Insurance Company . The com­ pany issued $40,700 worth of insurance to 41 policyholders on its first day of business. The company grew from a one man opera­ tion consisting of two rooms over a grocery store at the N.E. corner of State and Jefferson in 1885 to two full lime officers and a small clerical staff in 1908. By this time it was the second largest windstorm only company in the United States. At this time the first company owned office was built at the N.E. comer of Jefferson and Court Streets. (This is the building that was reconstructed in Chariton Park s Histone Village.) In 1923 a new building was built at the comer of State Street and South Broadway. (This building is now Hastings City Ha’.l). In 1961 a new office building was bvilt on Woodlawn Avenue. This building was enlarged in 1981. Webster's only son was Clement Rogers named for Judge Clement Smith a close friend with whom he had shared an office during those early years in Hastings Hattie and Webster moved to 522 South Broadway in 1885. The basic appearance of the house is unchanged, although it formerly had white clapboard skiing and green shutters with black panted iron grill work. Webster planted the rmple trees along the street in that block. Later he sold a lot on the comer of Grand and South Park to James Gower. The space bet­ ween the Gower house and ours was a pasture for Daisy. Letha’s pony and the garden. Clem was the apple of his father's eye. He was lively, active, well liked and bright. The University of Michigan seemed too far away at the time so Clem graduated from Parsons Business College in Kalamazoo. Webster’s was to train Clem to be Secretary of the Insurance Company , to replace him on his retirement. But Clem developed tuberculosis. He was sent to Colorado fr< a year, and never did recover his health, h was a major tragedy for the family when Clem died in August. 1909. The family had been at their Gun Lake cottage most of that .ummer. Jessie was preg­ nant for me (Wilda). Bessie spent her days caring for Clem. His death had a lasting effect on the family. In the late 1890s a group of Hastings The D.W. Rogers Family circa 1905. Top row: Harriet Rogers, D.W. Rogers, Bessie Rogers. Front row: Jessie Rogers, Letha Rogers and Cle-, ment Rogers. D.W. Rogers in the first office of the Windstorm Co. In the Empire Block. N.E. comer of State and Jefferson. business men became interested in the old clubhouse on Hastings Point. Gun Lake. Webster was with them on trips to evaluate and to consider the property. But in 1900 he purchased a small peninsula south of the old Freer cottage (now Trail’s End). It was a good house, built in 1890 by Frank Black. There was an ice house, a bam and two boat houses. Later he bought a launch, a sizable boat pro­ pelled by an inboard motor. It was kept in the white boathouse along with fishing gear, bathing suit and an extra bed. The smaller red boathouse sheltered an old round bottom, white clapboard fishing boat and a canoe. Jessie and Bessie enjoyed the Bierly young people from Toledo. Their father. Tom Bier­ ly. was a lawyer for Will Thomas. The two families built roomy cottages in 1904. on the bank above the path east of Web's cottage. There is a picture of Jessie. Bessie. Clarence and Lula Bierly riding the merry-go-round at the Barry County Fair. The Rogers girls were quite beautiful. Mrs. Will Thomas had a younger brother. Charlie Babcock, who was a gay young blade and pursued Jessie, becoming her first hus­ band and my father. When Clem was iq Colorado he shipped a,( pony to L-tha who was 12 years old. A buggy, cutter and saddle were purchased. When school closed in June, the Rogers fami­ ly packed up and left for Gun Lake until September. A surrey with a fringe on top was loaded with bedding, linens, food and clothing. Local people helped clean the cot­ tage and long, lazy summer began. Various relatives came for visits. The men fished and the women put on voluminous bathing suits with stockings and laced bathing shoes. Without water wings they would have sunk. In 1910 Webster bought a Ford touring car with a toolbox on the running board. Side cur­ tains were hurriedly attached when it rained. Webster hired men to drive the car and the motorboat as a mechanic was needed lor both. Usually Sam Craig drove, though Dick Ward and another man sometimes did the job Blow outs were a normal hazard requiring a change of tires. The road to Gun Lake was narrow and sandy. When another vehicle approached the car was maneuvered to the road side to permit passing. Jessie and Bessie learned to operate the car in a hazardous manner One time with Bessie driving, the car slid off a san­ dy curve near the wash out at Gun Lake and fell against trees which prevented a major ac­ cident. The girls were most concerned with what Papa would do. A horse was needed to pull the car back on the road. Bessie was devoted to her parents At the turn of the century, she became interested in photography, becoming quite skilled. A graduation gift of an Eastman Kodak camera with equipment for developing prints enabled her to keep a record of the family for 20 years. Bessie preferred to stay home, help Mama and grow flowers. She loved children and became superintendent of the Cradle Roll at the Presbyterian Church. After high schoool, Bessie attended Akley Hall in Grand Haven. She photographed the people and buildings, identifying these in an album. This must be given to the Grand Haven archives. Though most of the pictures of others. Bessie is shown as a happy, warm person who loved everyone. She was very thoughful and considerate and loved by all who knew her. In the growing up period. Jessie had fun with many young people. She was not inclined toward school work though her father, Webster said. "Jessie knows enough if she could only think of it." After boarding school (a girls' finishing school) at Akley Hall. Bessie plunged into cooking at home. She kept records of menus, guests, recipes, for the continuous company dinners. 1 (Wilda) was born Nov. 23. 1909. three months after Clement died. My father worked as an electrician in Chicago. Their first child. Marjorie, was born in Spokane. Washington and died there at the age of six months. Mother was devastated, so my father Charlie Babcock, took her to San Francisco where they observed cracks in the earth and the destruction caused by the big earthquake. Mother became pregnant for me and return­ ed home by train. The family welcomed her with open arms. When I was born it was a happy time for them. The little house at the corner of Broadway and Grand was prepared for my arrival. Great Grandpa Parsons had resided there for several years. He moved in with Hattie and Webster so that Jessie could live in seclusion until the baby arrived. A nurse was employed and Dr. Lathrop delivered a little red faced girl. me. Jessie was disappointed that I was not as pretty as her first born. Charlie saw me first at six weeks. The family insisted on keeping the baby at home in Hasungs. Bessie cared for me as though I were hers. Aunt Bessie and my grandparents actually claimed me as their own. So 1 grew up as one of them and Webster was "Papa." though everyone else was proper!v titled. p.r took me for walks around the block when 1 was old enough. 1 held on to his hand tightly, while we watched birds, squirrels and observed trees. Webster had planted the maple trees on the 500 block of South Broad­ way. (Most of these trees are still there in 1995). The Bowne brothers lived on our block at the corner of Walnut and Broadway streets. The Bownes were skilled cigar makers, using the front of the house as a shop. The tobacco was carefully blended for each customer. Webster ordered cigars by the box. buy ing the clippings for his pipe. Actually he enjoyed his pipe more than cigars, which were for his guests and special occasions. There were special smells which I remember vividly. The odor of the cigar shop was pleasant but good cigar smoke is most pleasant. Pap always walked downtown. Bills were paid by him personally until he felt the effects of age. Then he wrote checks. Sometimes he asked his daughters or me to write in the spaces and he would sign them. 1 liked to go to Cook and Scntz grocery store with him. because they gave me a striped paper bag of candy, usually peppermint sticks. The meat market next door was Feldpausch and Fedwa's. There was sawdust on the floor and meat was hand cut as needed. Most often Grandma phoned Cook and Scntz for groceries, asking them to send along the meat order from next door. I remember the horse drawn delivery wagon which Fay Marble drove, leaving orders for customers while the horses waited. Jake Edgar was the mailman for our part of town, leaving mail twice each day. Papa’s let­ ters were often addressed: D. W. Rogers. Es­ quire. His correspondence was usually scaled with wax imprinted with his "R" seal. (To be continued) LEGAL NOTICE Synopsis WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD Special Meeting The house at 522 S. Broadway. Sepfe«nber 21. 1995 All board members ond 7 guests present. Board members interviewed Clark and Niethomer for the position of fire chief. Appointed Tom Clark fire chief for 1996-97 Approved treasurer's request to require the maker ol an insufficient funds check to replace the check with cash or money order, plus fees or have the cemetery deed revoked Approved payment to Brousseau for preliminary appraisal information in the Woodland Pork ltd cose Approved purchase of 2 pagers for the fire department. Adjourned at 8:35 p m Prepared By Cheryl Allen. Clerk Attested to by Dougios MocKenne Supervisor (10 12) The first office building of the Michigan Mutual Tornado, Cyclone and Windstorm Insurance Company, comer of Jefferson and Court Street. Rachel Hicks, daughter of Dr. Tom and Judy Hicks of Hastings, was recently named Miss Tulsa County USA 1996. On September 30th, she compet­ ed in the Miss Oklahoma USA Pageant in Oklahoma City, where she was awarded the title of Miss Congeniality. Rachel graduated from Hastings High School in 1991 and..ia, presently residing in Tulsa. My Declaration °f . Commitment To Clients 1. To treat you with respect and courtesy. 2. To handle your legal matter competently and diligently, in accordance with the highest standards of the profession. 3. To exercise independent professional judgement on your behalf. 4. To return your telephone calls promptly. 5. To keep you informed and provide you with copies of important papers. 6. To respect your decisions on the objectives to be pursued in your case, as permitted by law and the rules of professional conduct, including whether or not to settle your case. 7. To preserve the client confidences learned during our lawyer-client relationship. 8. To charge you a reasonable fee and to explain in advance how that fee will be computed and billed. 9. To work with other participants in the legal system to make it more accessible and responsive. 10. To exhibit the highest degree of ethical conduct in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct. ^asv/Jfon&f Coxd Jones Dwyer, Attorney at Law 305 South Church, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone (616) 945-5050 Fax (616) 945-3182 |U~*i upon thr AB X D" lu-Mtawi .4 < >.niin«ir^t» to Client, �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 12, 1995 before gomg on th* ballot. Ketchum asked H th* ty Holl. Council Chambers. Hotting*. Michigan on 1. Present at roll call were members: Ketchum. May. White. Brower. Campbell. Gray. Hawkins. Ono. Carried. 25. Manager Penrod stated that notice* being hung on doors, suggesting painting house they will com* bock and collect, ho* not b**n op2. Mowed by Moy, *upport*d by Hawkint that th* without council permission and it not legal. certain morgtoge excuted by Phillip D Albright. chum) Carried. City Hall. Council Chamber* Hotting*. Michigan the Police report for July 1995 be received ond placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 15. Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy that Traffic Control orders 157-164 b* adopted. *157 — Stop sign placed on Muriel directing 1. Present at roll call were member*. White. Bleam. Brower. Campbell, Gray. Josperse. Ket- All. Absent. One. Carried. ond Richardson fl3 odd: D.scussion followed on advisory note. <25 8/28/95 Bloom's comment was that council was supportive of putting the River- 27. under Ordinance <260. Chapter 4.2(3) 4.2(4). 4.4; 4.5; 4.6(1); 4.6(2); 4.6(7) 4.6(8); 4.6(9); 4.6(13); 4.6(14) and Chapter 12. Section 12.172. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried candidate for 1st Word Alderman. 2B. Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy to ad- Carried. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (10/12) 2. Moved by Moy. supported by Campbell, that the excuse ol Councilmember Hawkins be opprov- sum of EIGHT-THOUSAND SIX HUMMED SIXTY North and Southbound traffic to slop All. Absent- One. Carried. 5. Moved by Campbell. supported by White tha! <161 — Yield sign placed on Brior Hill for Southoouna rrontc. <162 — Yield sign placed on Oliver lor East ond Westbound traffic. <163 — Stop sign* placed on Church directing North ond Southbound traffic to stop. <164 — Stop signs placed on Mor* hoi I directing Kenmark. Inc Wolverine Paving. MML 8 Property Pool $10,477.05 46.421.50 ..15.261.10 of sole contained in said mortgage ha* operative; NOW. THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GfW|l that bv virtue of the nnuMr 1J l_ . ' ond provided, the soid mortgage will be .2.000.00 Brower. Bleam. White. Absent: Hawkint. Carried ty is <2 on the alcohol related accidents, qualifying COMMON COUNCIL tomey. Cable Access Committee City Holl. Council Chambers, Hostings. Michigan. $5,000. It would allow heavy enforcement for a two week period. One at Thanksgiving ond on* Gray presiding. I. Present at roll call wore members: AAoy. White. Bleam. Brower. Campbell. Gray. Hawkins. Absent: One. Carried. Policies. C. Communication from MOOT 8/31/95. D. Bar-Ken-All newsletter 8/95. E. Communication from Hastings Public School on school election. F. ADA Access newsletter 8/95. on soid mortgage together with fourteen percent (14%) per annum interest, legal costs, attorney Moved by Hawkins, supported by White that the H. Letter of thanks from HACC and Summaries! Committee 9/1/95. I. Invitation to Healthy Families America Troin- Carried. tian to <4 (Which corrected 7,24/93 <25) Bloom'* Absent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by Campbell, supported by Bloom that All Absent: One. at Fish Hatchery Pork with walleye be granted sub- Carried newsletter would be coming out in October ond if Council has anything to contribute to see him. He is not sure how it will be distributed yet. Either by putting in the Reminder or as handouts at various locations. 18. City Manager Penrod stated that the DNR ap­ plication by the County for the Animal Control site. follow*, to-wit: bureau new location. Yea*: All. Absent: One. Carried. described os: the proclamation encouraging eligible citizens to line of said Section 34 o distance of 1672.29 feet; thence S0CT27 51 " E at right angles to said East and elections bo adopted. Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. None Carried. Carried. $23,000 was budgeted but after trade In there approval or recommendation of approval by the ths City Clerk. Yeos: AH. Absent One. Carried. 10. Moved by Hawkins, supported by White that 6. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Moy that portable building. Yea*: Campbell. Ketchum. Noys: AAoy. White. Bleam, Brower. Gray. Hawkins. UU*U«A Bl-r,.— , m ------ -- - . mute. o<eam orovrer Ketchum, AAoy. Absent: One. Carried. tion until said centerline intersects a line which Michigan AAumcipol Worker* Comp Fvnd$10.699.00 DID Contracting Inc..138 337 20 McNamee. Porter and Seeley9.242.03 stated that tho City hod received a Loss Control will contribute $750,000 toward match. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 7. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that co-ed softball White. Absent: Hawkins. Carried. 10. Moved by May. supported by White to accept Park not comment on tho application. Council would consider If presented in a different fashion. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. ...8,311.61 ...6.000.00 .10.000.00 Historic District by Ordinance <286. before council league at Fish Hatchery Brower. White. May. Ketchum. Absent: Bloom. Wolverine Paving. Plante 8 Moran. LLP. 6/28/95. C. Minutes of Planning Commission meeting of B 7 95 DATED AT CHAMOTTE. MICHIGAN aej Charlotte. Ml 40813 (517) 5*3 3606 SUZANNE TESSIER. Mortgagee 9. Moved by White, supported by Moy that con- E. Hostings Industrial Incubator Report 7/95. referred to Dan Hamilton* letter of April IB. 1995 B. Invitation to dedication of historical marker 7/18/95 re: COPS FAST H Letter from Corolme Dimmer* doted 7/24/95. K. Letter from ICMA dated 7/26/95. I. Leiter from Mr Robert Philhps dated 7/28/95 re. coote cnanneis. LYLE B. SKALLAND petition party. It is still unlawful. Wo should change Board of Directors. ' Hastings anything goes town." Jim Peuroch stated that Pennock would give citizens an oppor- District G. Minute* of 7/15 and 8/7, 1995 Hasting* ClH. letter of 8/25 from Dan Hamilton. Pennock not feel Homilton/Pennock Hospital dealt In good faith. Mayor Gray stated that the agreement end­ ed 7/24/95. The Maple Ridge Historic District end- thot the Director of Public Services report be received and placed on file. Yeo*: All. Absent: One. Carried. The City will receive $13,500 per mile for roods. He suggested that they change all local street* to ma­ 15. Mayor Gray stated that Senator Emmons was NowCastie. NH 03854 (10/19}. Caaaly «f Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE File No. 95-21722-SE Estate of DORIS E. WARNER. DECEASED Socio! Security No. 379-32 1737. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS District. stated that Hastings 10. Moved by Ketchum, supported by White that ■ ■ ■■ niii . y * i — ■». -* 4 Hastings, Anicnigon oetore Juogo stenara pen until both issues wore settled and both wore mittee meeting 7/25/95. R. Minutes from E911 Administrative Board mooting 7/27/95. Yoos: AH. Absent: Ono. Carried. received and filed. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. II. Moved by White, supported by Brower that consent item F. 7/20/95 DOA minute* be received ond placed on fife. Ketchum asked about invokes Pennocks intent is. Councilperson Ketchum said if wo* a sod day when the Planning Commission sold no ond council With People' will bo In Hostings with 75 young peo- h. r*. — . *n^nsr llvod ot 2190 Wost State Rood. Hastings. Michigan ject. DPS. Mansfield stated that painting fire District was disoived as of 7/24/95 mooting. Yoos: District ond Pennock Historic Study Committee bo turned over to tho Carried 12. Moved by May, supported by Hawkin* that Peuroch asked council to (proposed) personal repi Carried. the council approve the Fire Contract for o three Councils decision should be the some, no on pork- cilmomber White asked the retirement upgrade October 6. 1995 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220] SIEGEL. HUDSON. GH AND YOUNGSMA Hastings . AAI 49058 (616) 945-3495 JOANN BAM BY: Rkhard J. Hudson Absent: None. Carried. Ono. Carried. (10/12) confirmed. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. the K-Mort Plaza (Old Hostings Manufacturing Campbell. Brower. Hawkins. Carried. to build in 1996 Tho City/DOA will loan $45,000 to Bleam. White. Absent: Council met in special session In the City Hall. Council Chambers. Hosting*. Michigan, on Mon- 19. Moved by Jaspers* supported by Ketchum that th* Director of Public Service* report b* File No. 95-418-00 DONITA L. COVILLE. AAoy. Absent: Hawkins. Abstained Campbell. Carried. 21. Moved by May. supported by Campbell, that Penrod slated that th* project will b* financed tKipated taxes from project. Councilman Jaspers* ploined each poge of th* report and answered questions from council. Mary Schafer went over is expended and contingent on zoning being council. She also went over the Financial Stote- the Barry County Solid Waste Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 22. Moved by Compboll, supported by May to ad- Sharon Vickery. City Clerk loon agreement is signed. Councilperson Ketchum asked Jeff Mansfield H the city needed this street One. Carried Two. Carried (10/12) Allen. MocKenzie and France present. Bump and the zoning from industrial to Commericol ond removing building that the value would triple. Ket- WENDELL C. COVILLE. JR.. Defendant HON. JAMES H. FISHER Michael J McPhillip* (P33715) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS McPHIlllPS 6 DOHERTY 616/945^9596 PRESENT WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD Reod ond approved. 22. Moved by White, supported by Campbell that (10/12} period from 1995 96. (AH-GO local 1910). Tho I. Present al roll coll wore member*. White. poration tc* $10,700 for recodification of city code*. Yeas: Seven. Nay* One (Campbell). Ab- Hint. Ml 48504 SPECIAL MEETING Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (10/12) Honorable James H. Fisher. Circuit -.1.1 wwy w. . —--------------- ---- . filed by Donito». Coville. Plaintiff, against Wendell C. Co-Ill,. Jr.. O^^xlonr. Court M obtoln a Minutes of 8-28-95 approved o* amended. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant, adopted. Yeas. All. Absent One. Carried. •ng to private individual contract holder City Attorney Fekkes Councilman Campbell liked the Absent: Bleam. Carried with a five year balloon, for the demolition of budding structure at 635 W. State, ond Nitzsche Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting BANNER CLASSIFIED! Cheryl Allen. Clerk Douglas Mackenzie Supervisor (1012) Michael J. McPhillip* (P33715) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS McPHIlllPS 6 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (10-19) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 12, 1995 — Page 11 The 80 member Maple Valey Lion Marching Band, under the direction cf Dennis VanderHoet, received a second piece out of four bands which competed in the Class C Division of the Second Annual Hastings Saxon Marching Band Festival and Competition. Field Commander is senior Sarah Mapes. Captain of the Color Guard is senior Kathryn Murphy Bands strut their stuff in Hastings » As host field commanders for the Hastings Saxon Marching Band Festival and Competiion last Saturday. Christy LaJoye and Ryan Leslie looked the part of cast members in "Guys and Dolls" as they directed the band's exhibition performance which closed the day-long event. 'Saturday was a wonderful day for every­ one." aald LaJoye. "There was real good competition and it was good experience for the kids to see a lot of other bands perform.” "Guests bands were pleased with the friendly atmosphere here and how smoothly things ran." said LaJoye. "We stayed on schedule.' Tea of the bands performing Saturday were repeats from the first Hastingssponsored competition In October 1994. More than 40 Hastings band parents assisted In running tbe band festival and competition, which was excellent, according io LaJoye. The Hastings band will compete tonight at the District Marching F*siival in Kent­ wood al 8:45 p.m.. along with the Saranac band, which performs at 7:15. The Middleville Trojan Marching Band will take Facing stiff competiion. the Lakewood Viking Marching Band, under Band Director Dave Macqueen and Assistant Director Brian Sleeper, received a third place out of the eight high school bands in the Class B Division. Leading the band by Shsroa B. Miller Staff Wnler From as near as Nashville and Lakewood and as distant as Petoakcy. 20 high school marching bands, complete with color guards corps, arrived in Hastings last Saturday to participate in die second annual Hastings Saxon Marching Band Festival and Competition. The competition was intense in each class division with five Class D bands, four Class C, eight Class B and two Class A. The Hastings Saxon Marching Band performed as an exhibition entry to close the event. Marching emhusiasts and music lovers were treated to a variety of musical programs sach as Mickey Mouse themes and Disney songs. The Phantom of the Opera.' jazz se­ lections and sections ot the 'New World Symphony' by Anion Dvorak. Three area bands performed for I be capacity crowd, the Maple Valley Lions. Lakewood Vikings and Hastings Saxons Maple Valley, under the direction of Denms VanderHoet. received a second place in the Class C Division out of four competing division bands. Placing first was River Val­ ley The 80-member Maple Valley band also was awarded an excellence for ns color guard performance (the highest award), best percus­ sion and best command personnel Drum major is Sarah Mapes, a senior. Senior Kathryn Murphy is the color guard captain. Their selections were from a Beethoven program that "Fifth Symphony." "Fur Elite." 'Bavarian Strutt," "Patbetique Sonata" and "Ode lo Joy* from the fourth movement of the 9th Symphony. Roxanne Guernsey played a trumpet solo in "Fur Elite.' Tm very pleased. The kids did their best.* said VanderHoef. This did not come easy, they have worked very hard. It Is a difnculi show.' Maple Valley band will perform next tonight al the District Marching Festival al Otsego High School. The Lakewood band, under Director Dave Macqueen and Assistant Director Brian Sleeper, received a third place in ihc Class B Division out of the eight competing bands. Placing first in the Class B Division was Mattawan. Petoskey tool second place. The 106-member Viking band performed a color theme show, playing 'Black Gold.' 'Brown Sugar.' "Fried Green Mcrengue' and "A Whiter Shade of Pale." Field Commanders are Jodi Boger. Jay Michaud and Heather Vezino. The ninemember color guard is directed by Kelley Daugherty. "Il was a tight race." said Macqueen. "The The rain continued to hold oft last Saturday as the 117 member Hastings Saxon Marching Band, under the direction of Joseph P. LaJoye and Joan L Bosserd-Schroeder performed before a capacity crowd at Johnson field As hosts of the Second Annual Festival and Competition the band « are Drum Majors Jodi Boger. Jay Michaud and Heather Vezino with Color Guard Instructor Kelley Daugherty. Their fine performance was based on a 'color* theme. lop three bands in our division were within 13 points of each other. Our kids did a great job." The Lakewood band also will perform tonight at the District Marching Festival In Kentwood at 8:15. The Kentwood event is a festival concept as opposed to a marching competition. The bands will be judged against a standard and receive division rating of l-V. the equivalent of receiving a grade A-D. I-xkcwood also will perform Oct. 11 Wednesday, al the Grand Ledge Invitational at 4:30 p.m. The Hastings band which hosted the suc­ cessful event did not compete, however they did perform an exhibition show to close the festival. The 117 strong member band, under the direction of Joseph P. LaJoye and Joan L. Bosserd-Schroeder, chose the theme of "Guys and Dolls." Field commanders are Christy LaJoye and Ryan Leslie. The 13-member color guard is captained by Jaime Brookmeyer with instructors Kim Brandi and Melinda Hare. Drill design was by Greg Maynard. The show featured two soloists. Lisa Reynold with a trombone solo In "I've Never Been In Love Before.' and Stacey Martin played a trumpet solo in 'Fugue for Tim Horn." marched and played to the theme of 'Guys and Dolls" for their exhibition performance which was the last of the day Field commanders are Christy LaJoye and Ryan Leslie The 13 member color guard is captained by Jaime Brookmeyer the field al 8 pm. and the Lakewood band will perform at 8:15 at Kentwood High School. Of interest to area residents was the first place Class B performance of the Petoskey Marching Northmen Band, under the direc­ tion of Barry Bennett and Carl Brien. Ben­ nett, a Hastings High School graduate, is the son of the Kingsley Bennetts, formerly of Hastings He performed as a youth In the Hastings band under the direction of Art Steward and Terry Zylman. Marching band enthusiasts can look for­ ward to an exciting day of band music and marching performances at the third annual Hastings Saxon Marching Band Festival and next yew on Saturday Ocl 4. SECURITY POSITIONS The Viking Corporation located In Hastings, Ml has Immediate openings for four (4) experienced security guards to staff their In house security department. These positions are part-time (32 hours) weekly, and will supply 24 hour shift coverage. Starting rate Is 88.00 an hour and will Include company supplied uniforms. Apply In person at the Viking Corporation, 210 N. Industrial Park Road, Hastings, or phone (616) 945-9501. EOE/M/F Notice of Public Hearing on Increasing Property Taxes The Board of Commissioners of the County of Barry will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.4827 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1995. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 24 at 10:30 A.M. at Commission Chamber, Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058. The date and location of the meeting to take ac­ tion on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 7.88% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, the operating revenue will increase by 1.08% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and iden­ tified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: BARRY COUNTY 220 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 948-4891 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 12, 1995 Maple Valley again has eyes on the prize this Friday Friday night is a big one for Maple Val­ ley. which has Its eyes on the prize once again Meanwhile. Hastings gets to play the top­ rated Class BB team In the stale at East Grand Rapids, Delton will be back home against Paw Pa*. Lakewood will be at Eaton Rapids and Middleville will be home against Hamilton. St. Phillip at Maple Valley Maple Valley can win its filth league football championship In the last six yean outright with a victory Friday night over Battle Creek St. Phillip The Lions can accomplish this 00 their homecoming night lo boa and finish unde­ feated in the Southwestern Michigan Ath­ letic Association. But first they must get past a St. Phillip team that is smarting tram an upset loss to Leslie last Saturday The Tigers, despite the loss, still are ranked No. 10 in the latest Oats D state poll. Coach Guenther Mittelstaedi's Maple Val­ ley crew has reeled off five straight victories, one over a previously unbeaten and stateranked Olivet eleven, since dropping Us sea­ son opener, a non-league game against un­ beaten and stan-ranked Union Chy. St. Phillip, a perennial football power, goes into the contest with a 2-2 record in the SMAA while the Lions are 4-0. Maple Valley is coming off a 2T-8 victory over Dansville that came a little harder than expected. The Lions bad only 123 yards rushing and seven first downs, and one of their touchdowns was an electric 74-yard kickoff return by Brian Hopkins to start the second half. The defense, however, held Dansville scoreless until the last minute of the game and yielded only IM yards rushing and 45 passing Hutings at East Grand Rapids The Saxons (2-4) have lost a la of close, tough football games in its first year in the O-K While Conference. They lost their last one 14-13. a heartbreaker in which they went for broke with a t wo-point conversion late in the game rather than settle for a tie. The gamble backfired. All but one of Hastings' games this sea­ son has been decided by a touchdown or less. This Friday’s challenge is a particularly End Jasso Barnum (88) hauls in a pass from quarterback Joe Lyons, who is laying on his back in the background, showing what often happens to quarterbacks after they throw the football. (Photos courtesy Perry Hardin). tough one. however, at East Grand Rapids. Coach George Barcbeski's Pioneers are 6-0. ranked No. 1 In the state in Class BB. Na that the Saxons haven't faced anybody ranked before this season. They lost 20-7 10 Forest Hills Central, now 6-0 and ranked fourth in Class A. Coach Jeff Keller and his team cant be ac­ cused of having a soft schedule. Lakewood at Eaton Rapids The Vikings have 10 be the least lucky team in the stale. All four of their losses have been by a touchdown or less. And their latest defeat was particularly bard to take because they dominated host Mason most of the way. only to see the game slip away in a 26-22 loss. Highlighting the offensive fireworks fa Lakewood were a couple of touchdown passes from Andy Peabody to Mike Hanna and an 85-yard kickoff return by Mark Mascho. The game this Friday against the Grey­ hounds will be the last in the Capital Circuit this season. The Vikings will take a 1-3 league record into the contest. Delton at Paw Paw The Panthers ga the job done just when they needed it most w.-en they pulled off a mild 13-10 upset victory over Mattawan last —■— . Friday. Delton went 80 yards in 13 plays Ute in the fourth quarter to score the winning touchdown. The verdict had to be satisfying to coach Rob Hcethuis and his legions, who had come off a bruising 51-21 loss to undefeated Battle Creek Pennfteld. which is now ranked No. 5 in Class B. Delton will enter the game with a 2-3 record. 3-3 overall. Paw Paw is a puzzling team that is 1-4 in the league and 2-4 over111. The Redskins, who lost last week 34-14 to Galesburg-Augusta, were picked to finish --------------------------------------------------------\ BANNER wribWI I ” Saxons 7th in league golf meet Hastings fuuxhcd seventh Monday In the O-K White Conference golf meet at the Egypt Valley Country dub. Forest Hills Central won the meet with an 18-bole team score of 334. Wyoming Park was secoal at 341 and East Grand Rapids checked in third al 345. Hudsonwvilie was fourth al 353: Northview fifth. 357: Zeeland sixth. 361: Hastings seventh. 366; and Low­ ‘Spare time’ marathon running Two Hastings varsity coaches, Katie Kowalczyk and Paul Fulmer, last Sunday competed in the Lakeside Marathon in Milwaukee Kowalczyk finished the 262­ mile course in 3:53.40 and Fulmer was just a second behind her. The coaches, who have been training for the last six months, both finished in the middle of the pack of about 3.000 runners. Kowalczyk, though battling a cold, had enough energy to coach her girts'varsity baskatbal team to an upset win over Giri Lake the next evening. Fulmer coaches the Hastings boys' and girts' cross-country teams. They are shown here running together in the Chicago marathon last year Hastings girls upset Gull Lake quintet The Hastings girts vxrsity basketbaiI team pulled off an upset thriller with a 50-49 non­ league victory over Gull Lake Monday night. The Saxons ended Gull Lake's winning streak 11 10 games. The Blue Devils went Imo the cootest with a 10-1 overall record and was ranked eighth in the latest Class B stale pat The two teams played evenly throughout the Ont two periods and were tied a 25-all at the half. But the Saxons came out strong at the start of the third quarter and went on an 8-0 run en route to a 40-33 advantage as the final stanza began. Gull Lake battled back and even had a chance to win a the buzzer, ba failed. Rachel Young dropped in 17 pants to lead the young and improving Hastings quintet. Janette Jennings and Emily Dipert added eight pants apiece and Katie Willison screed seven points and gathered nine rebounds. Coach Katie Kowalczyk said My tea deGoa played a said defensive game and contributed six points. "It was a big win for us.' Kowalczyk said. "Our pressure defense and excellent shooting performance made the difference. It was a great team effort. Gull Lake was led by Noel Dolan s 19 points and Sara Carey added 15. Hastings, which is dominated by sopho­ mores and juniors, now has recorded two tight victories in a row. The Saxons last Thursday night edged East Grand Rapids in an O-K White Conference clash. The Saxons, now 4-8 overall for the sea­ son. will be home tonight (Thursday. Oct 12) against Zeeland, resuming league action. Saxon JV gridders lose close one The Hastings junior varsity football team lost to Northview Thursday night. 26-18. The game was a closely fought contest until the very last play, when Andrew Courtright was knocked out of bounds on Northview’s seven-yard line. Carl Smith scored the Saxons' first touchdown ona 35-yard fumble recovery Jake Milter scored the second touchdown on a two-yard plunge up the middle and Steven Dahn scored on a one-yard carry. Matt Moore had four pass receptions for 90 yards and intercepted a Wildcat pass that he ran back 25 yards The coaches Jamie Mur­ phy and Larry Christopher, praised both Courtright and Moore as having outstanding defensive and offensive games. Todd Rosenberger and Brian Weatherly also were praised for their defensive efforts. Rosenberger recovered a fumble late in the game to give the Saxons their last opportunity to tie the game "The team showed great improvement this week and stayed with Northview until the final play." said Christopher "1 was im­ pressed with the courage the team showed, the kids fought hard until the very last play ” The jayvees now are 1-4-1 and play home against East Grand Rapids tonight at 7 p.m. ell eighth. 367. Leading the Saxons' effort wax Eric Masse, who carded an 86 and tied for 10th place In the individual medalist derby. Jon Lawrence carded an 88. but coach Ed von- dalloff said he could have had a much better score if he hadn't bad a terrible lime on the last hole. Other Hastings scores were Jason Fuller 93. Mike Krueger 99. Jon Jacobs 105 and Man Styf 110. Individual medalist was Forest Hills Cen­ tral's Jason HU. a sophomore, who carded a 79. Nick LaCroix of Northview and Jason Hartman of Wyoming Park bob had an 80. Hastings will compete in the Class B re­ gional! Friday ■ The Pines of Lake Isabella Golf Course second behind Pennfteid in the pre-season poll. HamUton al Middleville ' The Trojans still are looking fa their first victory and will find the going tough against a good Hamilton outfit that is 5-1 overglL The Hawkeyes' only loss this season bps come al the bands of league leader Byron Center, and they are fresh from a big 24-6 victory ova Godwin Heights. ,w Middleville gave Coopersville a tussle lag week in bowing 26-22. Saxon jayvees tie Northview The Hastings junior vanity soccer team Odd Northview l-l last Thursday Derek Johnson scored the lone Saxon gdhl white Eric McCarty provided the The Hastings offense-had 22 shots on gjJhl and coach Larry Metendy said they passed Use ball better than they have all year.; Ben O'Mara, Steve Storrs. Dustin Humphre^. James Yi and Tifti Russel) added a great dad to the offensive charge. Metendy said. •’ The Saxon defense also played their best game this year. They held Northview to seven shots on goal and one point The last twfie these two teams met. Northview had 13 shots on goal and three points. John DeWitt. Adam Schultz, Zach Deming, and Matt Toburen helped tighten the Saxon - 6 4-1-., 4rj 'ri* oetetue. ivieienuy saiu. On Tuesday. Oct. 3, the Hastings jayyee soccer team was defeated by Grand Raptils Christian, 5-2. Scoring the two goals for the Saxons werp John DeWitt and Garett Gonzales. Eric Mc­ Carty assisted one of the goals. At this point the Hastings jayvees' records 5-6-1. Saxon frosh football team wins 22-12 The Hastings freshmen football team travel­ ed to Northview Thursday and wo.i 22-12. The Saxons scored in the first quarter when defensive end John Kieffer stripped the Wildcat quarterback of the ball on an option play and defensive tackle Billy Blair scooped up the fumble and raced 43 yards for a touchdov-.i. Blair, running fullback, then con­ verted the two-point play and the Saxons ied 8-0. The second score of the game came on a 36-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Luke Warner to tight end Jim Storms. The Saxons failed on the two-point conversion and ted 14-0. The third Saxon touchdown came on an 8-yard pass from Warner to tight end Michael Nystrom. The Saxons then converted the twopoint attempt when holder Shane Slaughter raced in a blocked kick. The Saxons ted at halftime 22-6. The second half saw a strong defensive ef­ fort by the Saxons. Defensive stars of the game: • Defensive tackle Billy Blair had two quarterback sacks, two fumble recoveries and a touchdown • Defensive end John Kieffer had three quarterback sucks and forced two fumbles. • Nose tackle David Scott had two quarter­ back sacks • Defensive end Peter Dunn made a4By stop on a wildcat attempt for a two-point conversion. 0V Offensive stars of the game: Ik • Quarterback Luke Warner had 55 ynXds rushing and completed 7 of 12 passes for*67 yards and two touchdowns. • Kick returner Shane Slaughter averted 38 yards per return. ''(I • The interior offensive line of tacCfes Bobby Cote and Adam Furrow, guards Keoty Thompson and Greg Brower, and center Bit: Bowman. '■□H The Saxons are 2-3-1 and play East Grand Rapids at home tonight. . M Both 8th-grade cage teams now 9-0 s Both the "Blue" and "Gold" eighth-grade girls’ basketball teams continued their winn­ ing ways Monday by defeating Delton. The "Blue" team won 35-10. Top scorers were Dannie Eaton. Annie Mead and Jane lie Nichols with eight points each. Angie Milter had eight rebounds. Janelie Nichols had seven steals The "Gold' team defeated Delton by a 65 to 7 count. Leading the scoring were Virginia Jennings with 14 points. Susan Hubbard with two. Jessica Crowley and Jill Williams with 10 each and Leah Pumford. six. Jessica Crowley also had nine rebounds, white Jill Williams had seven steals. Virginia Jennings had four assists. Both Blue and Gold teams are now 9-0 The Hastings eighth grade girls’ "blue" basketball team defeated Harper Creek 34-11. Leading scorers were Jessica Golc with Seventh grade girls’ cage teams both beat Delton The Hastings seventh grade Blue basketball team defeated Delton Monday night, 19-10. Jesse Wmcbrenncr led the Saxons with eight points and five rebounds. Cassandra Ames added seven rebounds The Gold basketball unit also defeated the Panthers. 24-13. Kailey Lyons put the game away in the fourth quarter with eight points. Liz King add cd six points to the victory . Kailey Lyons also led the team with eight rebounds. Katie Noteboom pulled down seven. Cathy Ander­ son helped out with seven steals The Hastings seventh grade blue basketball team lost to Harper Creek Thursday night. 24-20 Amanda Ixc led the team with four points, four rebounds and three steals. Cassandra Ames and Jesse Winebrcnncr added four points each The Gold team also was defeated by tl»e score of 21-15. Leading the Saxons with six points was Cathy Anderson, while Katie Noteboom add­ ed five. Kailey Lyons and Sara Williams had eight rebounds and four steals each nine points. Katie Allerdmg six and Danq^e Eaton five. Gote also had eight rebounds and syven steals white Heidi Schmidt had seven bounds and six steals. m The "Gold" team also won by defeat^ Harper Creek 44-9. -7 Top scorers were Virginia Jennings, ope points; JiU Williams, seven, and Jesgtfa Crowley and Leah Pumford. six each. ,। Jennings had 10 steals and three assists.. Write us a... j LETTER! d The Hasting* BANNER wetoomeaU and encourages letters to the I editor as a means of expressing . I an opinion or a point of view on 'I subjects of current general ... interest Send letters to: < Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 .x- �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 12, 1995 — Page 13 YMCA NEWS: Wreatil^CUnfc k Monday through Friday, on Oct. 23-27, Ma wrestling clinic, supervised by Mike GogHastings Middle School wrestling coach. The program will run for one week at the Hastings Middle School from 3:15 lo 5 jkm. The cost for the program is $15 and oonsorships are available upon request. PrepEgistration is required by sending in the registration form, obtained al the YMCA offce by Oct. 20. R Funib Fun Night ;X)n Friday, Oct. 13. from 6:45 lo 8:45 hjo., the YMCA will be sponsoring a family night at the Hastings High School. Ac- —n----- tivities will include volleyball, basketball, old-time monies, crafts and roller skating (br­ ing your own skates). The cost for the evening is $1 per person, with a maximum of $5 per family. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian. Saturday Youth Basketball On Saturday. Nov. 4, the YMCA will begin its annual Saturday morning basketball pro­ gram for youth in grades 2-8. The program will run every Saturday for six weeks (no meeting on Nov. 25). The cost for the six week program is $3 per Saturday, or one may purchase a program pass for the entire six weeks for $12. Scholarships are available upon request. Prcregistration is not required HYAA Football RESULTS gs third- and fourth-grade Bad previously unscored upon Mar- and Heath VanBelkum. John Farley Top defensive plays were turned in by Joey Aspinall. Heath VanBelkum. Kenny Cams, Joe Arens, Chad Ferguson. Robert Fields. ; The Hastings fifth- and sixth-grade Pan­ ders defeated Harper Creek 32-20 for their drat loss Saturday Dustin Bowman ran the opening kickoff back for a touchdown, Ted Greenfield scored on a 70-yard kickoff return and a 30-yeard touchdown. Brian Donnini scored on a 20-yard run. David Wilson kicked all four exDefensive phys were turned in by Lonnie Rambin. Lonnie Madden and Joe Shaffer The fifth- and sixth-grade Hurricanes lost to Lakeview 25-0 Saturday. The Hurricanes had a tough time making it into the end zone, resulting in defense having a lot of playing time. Top defensive efforts were made by Dan Slaughter. Shane Todd. Man Sciba. Bryan Lee. Brad Currier, Chad Hess. BJ. Buehler. Chad Davis. Kyle Hess. Aaron Snider. Daryl Barnum and James Kimmel. There were two fumbic recoveries made by Aaron Snider and Chad Hess. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Easy Rollers 13-7; Three Ponies 12-8; Three Blind Mice 12-8; Day by Day 11-9; Mill's Landing 9.5-10.5; "Troubte" 9-11; Three BY 7-13; T.N.T. 6.5-13.5 Good Games A Series: S. McKee 235. 600; B Moody 194. 533; B Hayes 170. 458; I. Conger 181, 449; N McDonald 173. 437. High Games: S Kent 166; C Sanlnocen cm> 165; K Fay 149; L. Alexander 133; T. Phenix 164; B. Bumford 133; W. Barker 153. jvionaay mixers Mr Bruce's 15-5; Kelly's Kegicrs 14-6; Gsrrtuchs 13-7; South Shore Salon 13-7; Three Ponies Tack 11-9; Babes and Bats 9H-I0H; Hastings Bowl Suters 9-11; Han zler Tours 9-11; Macbelob 9-11; Rowdie Giris >11; Dewey's Amo B-14; TM Lassies JH-16K High Games — P Snyder 192; D. Kelley 192; J. Mercer IM; A. Hall 116; S. Nevins 1*2; D. Taylor 177; K Keeler 173; C. Tinsman 166 HkghSertea-D Kelley 546; A Hall 506; ,X Mercer 494; S. Nevins 455; E. Johnson 452. Tuesday Mixed Lanuo’i downs 17-7; Pin Seekers 16-8; Advanced Commercial Printing 16-8; Neigh­ bors 14-10; Loc'-shop 12-12; Hutings Bossiers 32-12; Viking 12-12; Consumers Concrete TO-14; Black Sheep 7-17. Mens High Games & Series M. Davia 200-579; P. Scobey 234; D. Blake­ ly 221; G. Hause 203; B. Love 182. Womens High Games & Series V. Scobey 182. Thursday A.M. Hummers I914-4H; Question Marks 15-9; Leftovers 15-9; Lucky Shots 13-11; LeHarvcs 12; 12Varneys 12-12; Bosleys 1035-1334; Hastings Bowl 8-16; Valley Realty 8-16. Good Gomes and Series - P. Hamilton 202-310; J. Lewis 176-509; J. McKeough 217-498; P. fisher 184-496; D Olmstead M2-4S5; F. Ruthruff 166-4*2; O Gillons 170-476; 1. Ruthruff 1(2-456; C Stuart 179-453; S. Lambert 145-400. B Estep 430396; D Collier 147-389. B Sexton 130-381; K. Kesler 116-339; J. Piper >13-311; L. Bahs 167; L. Johnson 159: P. Godbey 153; B. Norris 138; S. Salazar 134; F. Schneider 131; M. Steinbrecher 130: B. Hooper 127. Sundav Night Mixed Rebels 17-3; Mufxi 15H-4H; B.S.en 144; Thunder Alley 12-8. Reallv Rooms 11-9; Tramamac * 10^-9^; Alley Can 10-10; Holey RoUen 10-10; Short N Sweet 10-10; Friend* 10-10; Fearsome 4 9-11; Get Along Gang 9-11; Rednecks 9-11; Diehards 8-12. Freemans 8-12; Load Hogs 8-12; Beginners Plus 5-15; Dynamites 4-16. r‘ Womens High Games and Series — K Becker 213-535; D. VanCampen 177-493. M. Briggs 168-469; V Miller 174-466; E Rammootree 166-452; N. Taylor 159-427; S. Snider 157-420; K Rentz 150-417; A. Hub­ bell 152-402; S. Craven 139-380; J Mead ' T34-374; D Vickers 146-361; P Eye 140-354; D. Kelley 191; L Davis 179; S. Sanborn 173; D. Seebe r 169; P Freeman 157; L. Fnends 155; P Miller 153; D Smith 149. Mem High Games and Series - K. Ham montree 232-603; D Vickers 214-554; D Friend 207-545; R Craven 199-521; M Freeman 175-494; T. James 156-452; J Eye 189-435; J. Barnum 2’1; B Hubbell 195; B Drayton 189. Bcnierettes Dorothy's Hair Styling 12-4; Hecker In­ surance 104; Bennett Industries 7-9; Kent Oil 7-5; Carlton Center Excavating 6-10; D. J. Pectnc 2-10. Good Gamesand Series — M. Dull 164; J. frnengill 144-389. L Elliston 199-515: N Ooggnk* 170-436; G Otis 177-478. J 202-474; J McMillen 176; B fcfater 173-470; M Garber 171; K Fowler 802-513; L. Bahs 214-491; B 137-362 Daughterly Friday Moose Mixed 9 and a Wiggle 144; Four Stars 13-7; Rocky Four 12-8; Got Lucky's 12-8; Work­ ing On It 12-8; Four R's 11-9; Heads Out 11-9; Middle Lakers 11-9; Gilfons 10-10;I Kiglers 10-10; Three Pomes Tack 9-11; Ten Pim 9-11; Gutter Dusters 9-11; Sears Service 8-12; Big O’s 8-12; Rusty Four 7-13; Late Comers 7-13; Odd Balls 7-13. High Games and Series -S Peabod' 245-598; K. Bushce 203-552; B. Madden 200-516; M. Kasinsky 221-530; B Ripley 221; T. Lewis 188; D. Kcilor 195; J. Barnum 215; S. McKee 235432; P Robbins 203-503; B Hughes 195-509; F Ruthruff 192-508; S. VanDenburg 194-511; B Roush 165-475; J. Lydy 20^-465; M. Sears 194; D. Service 164; B Battle 143; R Bnimmel 153. Wednesday P.M. Misfits 144; Friendly Home Parties 12-8; Varney s Stables 2-8; Mace s Ph. 11-9; H A S Machine !0Vfr-9V4; Nashville Chiropractic 10-10; Eye and Ent Specialists 9-11; Valley Realty 9-11; Hair Care Center 8-12; Lifestyles 4U-I5W High Games and Series — E. Mesecar 187-487; B. Blakley 171470; R. Murphy 177-465; B. Johnson 171-426; B Smith 152-421; J. Doster 172-429; F Schneider 169-451; B Vrogindewey 160-408; M. Snow 148-405; J. Pettengill 154-372; D Bums 142; C Watson 143; Y. Markley 171; C. Shcllenbarger 124; M Dull 52; B. Norris 453 Thursday Angels Outboard Inn 16-8; Nashville Chiro. 15-9; Riverside 15-9; Styles-R-Us 14-10; Stefano's 11. 13Melaleuca Inc 13-11; Edward D Jones 13-11; NAPA Girls 11-13; Hastings Bowl 10-14; Bob's Grille 9-15; Mncher-T 9-15; Morrow Roofing 6-18. Good Games A Series: B Faul 211; J. Fisher 161; S. Mennell 134; N. Taylor 160; P. Arens 174; K. Farr 198. 497; C. Warren 196; P Doezema 203. 512; D. Stains 186; S Snider 186; J. Hurless 174. 500; B. Moody 206. 585; S Rose 177. 518; L Hayes 178; C. Curtis 142. S Varney 154; D. Taylor 173; K. Leinaar 145; L. Apsey 198; L. Hewm 153; B Cud dahee 222. 540, K Alien 158; C Gates 147; C. McGinn 147; J. Lewis 182; P McLaughlin 159; S. Dunn 204; T. Daniels 191. 543; L Tilley 186; C. Hurless 156; B. Faul 187. 509; J. Fisher 176. 507 Recreation f3 Carlton Center Excavating 14; HarderWarner 13; Barry Automotive 12; Fairchild's 10; Freeport Elevato 10; Cross Country Homes 10; Woodland Boys 10. Good Games and Series - E. Olson 545. J. Buehler 204-534; R. Wieland 213-564; J. Zink 192-198-571; B. Barkhuff 194-534; D Malyneik 195; R Fay 200; D Lambert 200-554; and G. Yoder 202-207-575. The following is a list of the game times and locations for each age group. Boys — second grade. 8:30-9:30 a.m.. Northeastern Elementary; third grade. 11-noon. Northeastern Elementary; fourth, fifth, sixth grade. 8:30-10 a.m., Hastings High School; seventh, eighth grade. 8:30-10 a.m.. Hastings High School. (Nov. 4. Middle School. Nov. 11 to Dec. 16). Giris — second, third jrade. 9:45-10.45 a.m.. Northeastern Elementary and fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth grade. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Hastings High School. Michigan trout production down Michigan's 51 commercial trout operations reported 723,000 pounds of trout sold during the year ending Aug. 31. according lo the Federal/State Michigan Statistics Service. This was a decrease of 23 percent from last season. Sales were valued at SI.85 million, and included sales of foot size trout (usually 12 inches or longer), stockers (usually six to 12 inches), fingerlings two to six inches) and eggs. Michigan was one of 15 states selected to conduct a survey of trout producers. Food size trout sales were 555.000 pounds with an average liveweight of 0.96 pounds. Food size sales totaled SI.3 million for an average of $2.34 per pound. The mayor sales outlets were direct sales to fee fishing (50 per­ cent of total), live haulers (15 percent of total), and direct sales to consumers (5 per­ cent of total). Stocker trout sales totaled 150,000 pounds with an average liveweight of 0.29 pounds. The value of sales, at $350,000. dropped 48 percent from a year ago, and averged $2.33 per pound. Fee fishing (38 percent of total), other (27 percent of total) and sales to other producers (18 percent of total) accounted for the majority of sales. Fingerling sales totaled 18.000 pounds, down 44 percent. The value of sales decreased $25,000 to $200,000 and averaged $11.11 per pound. Losses of trout in Michigan an. Minted to 178.000 fish, weighing 115,000 pounds. Predators and disease were (he leading causes of death, accounting for 65 and 23 percent of all fish lost, respectively. Nationally, trout sales, including egg sales, totaled $73.9 million, a increase of 13 percent from a year ago. Trout growers in the select 15 selected states sold a total of 58.4 million pounds of trout valued at $68.3 million this year. Food size trout sales accounted for 89 percent of the value of all trout sold “! Z HIGH PE CANCEL Rick Makley and his 6 1/4-pound smallmouth, the largest bass caught at the tournament. He is shown with tournament director Phil Smathers HA.MPK MANCE BOA' HIGH ME> "JTBOA Who Can Solve This Problem? Jay Beckwith and Randy Frantz show two of their bass that helped them finish third in Tri-Staie Bass Tournament of Champions. Hastings anglers win big in fishing tourney Right now. in some school districts, third grudera are learning how to solve this equation. .And in some school districts, sixth graders are learning.. But there an* still some school districts where seniors will receive a diploma without ever having to face the question. Jay Beckwith and Randy Frantz, both of Hastings, claimed the third-place trophy and $1,500 prize in the Tri-Staie Bass Tourna­ ment of Champions Classic VIII Sept. 29 and 30 in Elk Rapids, Mich. The local duo's two-day total was 38.24 pounds of bass. They fished with spinner­ baits in the river mouth on the first day and made a long run to Lake Bellaire on the sec­ ond. They finished the 1995 Tri-Staic season with nearly $5,000 in prize money. Beckwith and Frantz competed with 30 other teams in the contest. Two other anglers from Hastings won honors in the competition. Rick Makley caught a 6 1/4-pound smallmouth on the first official practice day on Elk-Torch Chain. It was the largest sin­ gle bass caught during the four-day tourna­ ment. Mark Hewitt also caught a 3 1/2-pound smallmouth from Elk luike. Insist on higher academic staodards in your school district. "Totic^ofPUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board ot Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. October X. 1995 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall. Council chambers, to consider a variance on the following: Request from the County of Barry, 220 W. State St. Hastings, Michigan for property legally described as the West 80 feet of Lots 274 & 275 of the original plat of the City of Hastings, County of Barry, zoned D-2 (Industrial), to continue a nonconforming use by building a 65x62 foot pole constructed animal shelter, this is contrary to the following sections of the zoning ordinance: Section 3.55(1X2X4) concerning extensions and enlargements; Section 3.113(2) Setback requirement; Section 3227 construction within a flood plain; and 3.63(2) Paving of parking areas. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said meeting will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 616-945-2468, or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Sharon Vickery City Clerk PM Smathers (left). tournament director for Tn-State Bass, with Hastings' Mark Hewitt and his 3 1/4-pound smallmouth. A Job With A Future TWIN CITY FOODS INCORPORATED 1315 Sherman Street, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 Machine Operator Trainees Stan dt .$7.00/hr. ($7.25 in 30 days) Plus merit increases. Must have some mechanical and electrical experience. Company paid medical, dental, life, AD&D, STD, retirement insurance. Paid holidays, paid vacations, shift premiums. Please apply between... 8:30 and 3:30, Monday thru Friday or call 616-374-8837. EO.E �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 12, 1995 Activities still growing at Barry Expo Center by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Barry County Fair has come and gone for the 143rd time, but the Barry Expo Cen­ ter continues to expand into more than the once a year celebration of agriculture and 4-H kids. Betty Bryans, treasurer of the board of di­ rectors of the Barry County Agricultural So­ ciety, explained the progress of the six-yearoij facility and fairgrounds. "We try to keep the month of July free from other activities so we are able to con­ centrate on the fair, that’s why the society was formed in the first place," Bryans said. But use of the facilities for the rest of the year, including the meeting rooms and ban­ quet facilities, is given over to other activi­ ties. "Pan of the reason we’re successful is we're able to derive income all year long so we can cam enough to keep the buildings up. and in the future add more buildings and facilities.’ she said. Some of the events scheduled for the next Students from St. Rose recently raised $16,000 in magazine sales A school assembly was held io recognize the event. St. Rose magazine winners recognized St Rose School celebrated the end of magazine sales with a school wide awards assembly. The students raised $16,600 which will aid in field trips, art supplies and other school extras. Twenty seven prizes were given out to the top selling families, (pictured) First place winners were Emily and Patrick Dreyer who sold over $1000 worth of magazines and won a $75 gift certificate. Second place winner was Elizabeth Nida, and third place winner was Peter Goto. Congratulations kids! Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH After handing out awards for magazine sales, a drawing was held for a special prize. Jenny Cottrell went home with this big bear! Presenting Jenny with her new furry friend is Principal Steve Youngs. year or so are spring and fall antique tractor shows, the Michigan Fiddlers, spring and fall craft shows. RV rallies, a bridal show, dulcimer clubs, a motorcycle festival and more. This year, the Bany County Lumber Company contracted with the Expo Center for an appreciation dinner for its suppliers. Bryans said. Rose Caton, secretary at the center, said several new events were added to the schedule this year, including the Wild Turkey Federa­ tion auction, the Great Northern Bow Hunt­ ing Company and the Corn Cob Cloggers. Caton said she is already scheduling events into 1997 and 1998. "The Expo is easy to promote," Caton said, "because it's centrally located, handi­ capped accessible, and has plenty of space for vehicles and parking. And. there are lots of events going cn in the county for visitors to see." "Il's all been coming together in the last couple of years," Bryans said. "The current board has been involved in the fair for sev­ eral years, now we re benefitting from the experience of the board members." she added. "We’ve made a lot of progress, but we've worked hard." she said, "and we didn't do it alone, we have a lot of help from a lot of people." The Medicare challenge One of the major challenges facing Con* gress is the fact that Medicare is going broke. The Medicare Trustees have reported to us that the the trust fund will be bankrupt in seven years. If this occurred federal law would prohibit payments for hospitals and other inpatient services. Because there is an increasing number of retirees in relation to workers, payroll taxes have already been in­ creased 27 times in the last 21 years. Solving the Medicare problem by yet again increasing taxes on America's workforce would be unfair. The solution proposed by the House Ways and Means Committee is the Medicare Preser­ vation Act (MPA) which would make Medicare actuarially sound until 2011 without raising taxes. One main goal is to make Medicare recipients smarter health care shop­ pers. and reduce fraud and abuse which costs more than $40 million a year. MPA will pro­ vide cash rewards to seniors who save Medicare funds by reporting waste, fraud and abuse. MPA would also allow seniors lo choose private medical insurance plans that can provide superior benefits at a lower cost. We will be able to preserve Medicare if we can stop the partisan demagoging The Democrats say that they have a plan to fix the problem by reducing costs over the next seven years by $89 billion. That compares to a Republican plan to reduce expenditures by $270 billion. The program is that the $89 billion proposal only keeps Medicare acturially sound until 2004. Even then the President's proposal would save seniors only $4 a month in premium costs compared to MPA. Some also charge that MPA cuts Medicare to pay for tax cuts. This is not true. MPA specifical­ ly includes a “lock box" that forbids Con­ gress from using any of the savings from changes in Medicare to offset tax cuts. A key part of MPA is allowing seniors to choose alternatives to traditional Medicare. No senior, however, will be taken off tradi­ tional Medicare unless he or she chooses to accept an alternative private health plan. Neither deductibles or co-pays will increase. Part B premiums will be fixed at the 31.5 per­ cent of the actual cost of coverage as they arc now. Private Insurance Plans. Seniors may opt for private plans such as Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs). Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) and traditional fee for service plans (e.g. Blue Cross). Often these plans provide superior benefits for seniors. Many private plans cover prescription drugs, eyeglasses and other services not covered by Medicare. In no case may one of these plans offer fewer benefits than the current Medicare package or reftise to take a senior into their plan because of his or her health. Finally, local doctors and hospitals would be allowed to form their own networks and offer health care packages to seniors. This last alternative is especially important to rural areas such as the Seventh Congressional District. Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs). These allow seniors to purchase a high deductible catastrophic health care plan with their share of Medicare payments and put the rest of their Medicare money in an account reserved for medical expenses. Some of the savings would go to seniors. Under MPA, spending would increase from $4,800 to $6,700 per recipient between 1995 and 2002. There are no increased deductibles or co-pays. MPA would protect and strengthen Medicare to prevent its bankruptcy and ensure it exists for seniors in the future. Note: I will hold my next town hall meeting to discuss Medicare on Monday. Oct. 23. al the Jackson Commonwealth Center in Jackson from 8 to 10 a.m. "The first Barry County Fair was held on an individual's farm near Prairieville 143. years ago." she explained, "and except for possibly a few yean during World War fl, has been held every year since." This year’s fair was not hampered by rain or bad weather, something that usually seems to happen at least once during fair week, always the third week in July. .*. There was rain on two days, but nothing, that stopped any of the events, Bryans said. One rainfall soaked the track before the trac­ tor pull, making the event even more excit­ ing, Caton remembered -..o Overall attendance to the fair was esti­ mated at between 35 and 40 thousand people. Judging by the gate and the grandstand num*, bets, the most popular event on the grand­ stand during fair week was the motor crocs, followed closely by the demolition derby. The rodeo and tractor pulls were next, with the entertainment acts following. Fair board members and the public seemed to like "Confederate Railroad." Judging them on a scale of 1 to 10. Caton called them an "8." with all of the reserved seats sold out. • Bryans said "Confederate Railroad" was easy to work with in the booking and ap­ pearance, and she credited them for staying after their performance to talk with anyone from the crowd and offer autographs. Booking the "Da Yoopers." who have been at the fair for the past four yean, will be looked at by the board, as will all of the grandstand acts as the board tries to offer a* variety of entertainment. "This year, we concentrated a linle more on Children’s Day and Indies’ Day. We gave away two bikes and a red wagon, as well as straw hats to the kids," she said. "There was a pedal pull, and all sorts of, things for the kids besides the midway. Wf ’ pushed to get more of the super’ rides for the older kids." More days featuring one price for the chiF: dren to ride all of the rides on the midway* were added at the fair this year. The non-profit group's annual board meet­ ing is on Monday, Oct. 16, when a financial' statement will be available, and election of board members will be held. Three of the nine-member board's directore. Bill Neal. Burt Lake and Joyce Snow, ’ have terms that expire this year. Hastings Kiwanis I installs for 19951 The main business at the Wednesday meeting Ot the Hastings Kiwanis was the; installation of officers, with special guest Lieutenant Governor of District 14. Frank' Kammeraad doing the installing. Dave Tripp, (left) receives the gavel as thei incoming president from Kammaraad. John Surratt, (right) is now president-elect. ' Gordon Ironside named “Kiwannian of the Year” by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Hastings native and long-time Kiwanis member Gordon A. Ironside, jr. was named "Kiwaman of the Year" Wednesday. Ironside graduated from Hastings High School, and attended the University of Michigan. He has had been in the insurance business in Hastings since November of 1951. 'I'm honored-it's very nice." be said of receiving the award. "I've enjoyed being in Kiwanis through the yean; the fellowship and what the club docs for the community,’ Ironside said. A member of the Hastings Country Club, as were his parents. Ironside was at one time golf club champion. He served on the Hastings Board of Review and each spring presents the "U of M Alumni Award" to graduating seniors in area school's award ceremonies. He has served ns treasurer of the club since 1968, lie said. He and his wife Jean are the parents of four children. Ann. Mary. Sarah and Gordon. His friend and fellow Kiwanian, Hal Buergr. wrote a poem which he read when Ironside was awarded the plaque recognizing him as "Kiwanian of the Year." Forfour decades, with diligence. As our treasurer he's been willingTo spend the many hours it lakes In expenditures and billing. With us he's been most useful And. as a Hastings native son Active in his communityMore accolades he's won. As treasurer, he is unexcelled. But, through the years he's spentHis time in other offices. Including president As a loyal alumnus Of his university. it's trueHe is still attached to Michigan And when he bleeds, it's Blue In each Kiwanis project Right from the very startThe club could always count on him; He always did his part. Now this outstanding citizen. Whom we're proud to call our peerWe recognizefor 'Ninety-Five, Our "Kiwanian of the Year." -Hal Buerge. This year's slate of officers in Hastings Kiwanis (left to right) are Gordon Ironside.' treasurer; David Tripp, president; guest Frank Kammeraad, 14th District LU, Governor; John Surratt, president-elect; Manon Bennett. 1st vice president; and , Ray Girrbach. secretary .«j. 'Each year, for some Kiwanian Comes a time to take a bow. This year, for Gordon Ironside. The chosen time is now! In fifty two> he joined the club And he has accomplished muchSince then in most activities. We haw seen his expert touch. Gordon Ironside (left) accepts the plaque naming him "Kiwanian of the Year" from Neil Braendle Elected for three year terms as Directors in the Hastings Kiwanis are (from left) Julie Wigda. Thom Brown. John Cohoon, Larry Allerding. Mike Hailifax and Al' Francik �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 12, 1995 — Page 15 Hastings Area Schools release annual report J-Ad Graphics News Service The annual report of the Hasting* Area School System for 1994-95 has been released. • Following the requirements of Public Act 25, and the guidelines of the Michigan De­ partment of Education, the report contains specific information about the schools, staff and district residents. All of the statistics in the report cover the 1994-95 school year. What follows is by no means a comprehensive look al all of the sys­ tem's schools, rather, highlights from each. Complete copies of the report can be obtained from any school office or the administration building. Hastings Area School System offi­ cials include one superintendent, two direc­ tors, one business manager, one adult educa­ tion coordinator, two secondary principals, four elementary principals, four assistant principals and four supervisors. In the operational staff, there are 15 secre­ taries, 55 teacher aides. 30 custodiaixs/maintenancc, 27 in food service and 32 in transportation. There are 66 elementary class­ room teachers. 40 middle school teachers, and 50 high school teachers Other instructors are 16 special education teachers, four reading teachers, one adult edu­ cation teacher, five secondary counselors, two elementary counselors, one elementary sci­ ence coordinator, two and one-half elementary physical education teachers, two elementary vocal music teachers, two librarians and four library aides During the 1994-95 school year, the district had 3396 students, which includes two stu­ dents from St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. Central Elementary had 590 stu­ dents in grades DK-5. The building has 20 classrooms, a library and an auditorium that seats 1,000. The annex, which is adjacent to the school has eight classrooms. Twenty-three classroom teachers, a special reading teacher, two part-time music teachers, two special education teachers, one part-time counselor. one part-time science teacher, one physical education teacher, and one part-time librarian, one full-time secretary, one part­ time secretary and several office and class­ room aides are employed at Central. One cus­ todian is on duty in the daytime and two at night. Daily attendance at Central averaged 95 per­ cent, up one percentage point from the year before. The school improvement team worked toward total staff awareness and participation. Emphasis has been on curriculum, testing skills, citizenship, school-community com­ munication. drug education, the new math cuoriculum. environmental issues, global relaS" changes in the reading and writing pro­ , and Michigan Education Assessment im (MEAP) testing. •During the year. 95 percent ot parents at­ tended parent- teacher conference, in the fall and spring, down ooe percentage point from the previous year. Central s PTO activities include library volunteers, fund raisers, play ground improvement, newsletters. Chalkboard News, purchase of Macintosh computers. CD Roms and printers. Book Fair volunteers, special assemblies. Campbell soup label col­ lection. spirit shirt promotion, drug aware­ ness, Safety Patrol, "lust Say No’ and the calendar project. Many more special programs in mate. art. and educational activities were put of the CentrJ agenda during the year. - Central began the Michigan Accreditation Program during the 1989-90 school and is currently awaiting notification of status in the accreditation proceaa. Northeastern Eleaaeatary had 430 un­ dents in DK-5th grade in 1994-95. The school has a leaching staff of 24 people, two part­ time counselors, a speech and language thenpast. and a school social worker. A secretary, two custodians, several aides and lunch room personnel also help at the school. Northeastern has a strong business partner­ ship with ProLine/Rexfab. which led lo sev­ eral activities with the Hutings business tbsvegboul the school year. The school s long- and short-term goals will be derived from the school climate, enrichment, cross grade level thematic instruction, lunch time/after-school activities, scbool/buriness partnership and public relations. Parent-teacher conferences are conducted a year at Northeastern, which bad 100 percent participation in the fall »nd 96 percent in the spring, which is comparable to the previous year. In addition, teachers and pardfa met periodically to monitor progress, and totepbone conferences were held frequently throughout the year. Parents were encouraged to visit and take part in the educational pro­ cess. Volunteer readers, computer tutors, and class party volunteer* were examples of par­ ents contributing to the education of the stu­ dents. Northeastern also offered an inclusive edu­ cation experience recognized as a model pro­ gram. which allows the special education stu­ dents to receive their services in a regular edu­ cation classroom. Specialized assemblies were provided by an enrichment subcommittee. Hastings Educath-nal Enrichment Foundation grants also were helpful in supplying unique educational programs for the students. A new math program named Pro-Serve was implemented at Northeastern last year and inc students in fifth grade were given awards far outstanding performance m mathematics. • PIcaMBtview Elementary currently tjas interim status in the Michigan Accredita­ tion Program T)»c K-5 school has 11 teach­ ing staff members, an educational support daff of a librarian. counselor, science teacher, wyriwl reading and math teacher, school psyd&bgist. school social worker, speech and language therapist, physical education teacher anti mu sic teacher. A custodian, secretary, maintenance person, a DK teacher aide, two Chapter 1 aides, three lunchroom, playground and classroom teacher aides and two food service workers arc also at Pleasanlview. Staff members at Pleasanlview take part in staff development workshops, in-service ac­ tivities. and university course work. Throughout the year, the staff has taken part in reading, math and science workshops. Reading Recovery, classroom strategics workshops, grade level meetings, curricula study, computer training, environmental recy­ cling. Michigan Model training, arts work­ shops, physical education. Multi-age. process writing. CT/TR. CPR, Life Science, Alge­ bra, authentic assessment, WordPerfect for Windows and MEAP workshops. The PTO supports the sclnol with volun­ teers, fund-raisers, program support material for classroom use. holiday baskets for needy families and the school carnival. Daily atten­ dance at the school averaged 94 percent, the same figure of the year before. All of the 203 students were assigned to Pleasanlview School based upon residing in the area of the school. The students at the southernmost school in the district have more than 35 dif­ ferent special activities to choose from during the year. Southeastern Elementary had 370 students served by 21 teachers, one part-time counselor and two mother volunteers for the library last year. In addition there were a school psychologist, elementary science con­ sultant. social worker, speech and language therapist and occupational and physical thera­ pist. Two custodians, one secretary, nine aides and two food services workers round out the staff at Southeastern. Goals for the school located at 1300 S. East St. in Hastings are to help students gain self esteem, increase problem solving strate­ gies in math, improve the ability lo read, and improve in math and reading areas in the MEAP tests. The staff pledged to receive training in writing in order to help students improve their writing skills. Southeastern follows the core curriculum as it continues to be developed. The PTO at the elementary school is active, and parents at­ tended fall conferences al a rate of 97 percent, and 91 percent in the spring. The Student Council had 22 students representing second through fifth grade students, with several as­ semblies and fund raising events. Several special activities were available for Southeastern students, including many after school and lunch hour programs. The local Burger King restaurant continued to ba adopted by Southeastern last year. Money do­ nated by the fast-food restaurant helped two students attend a special camp in the summer for learning disabled students. Various indi­ vidual workshops attended by the staff include school improvement, reading, science, math, thematic •nstniction and MEAP workshops. The school improvement team met throughout the school year to develop and re­ fine goals and strategies for improving Southeastern. The school is in its fourth full year beyond the Michigan Accreditation Pro­ gram. Hastings Middle School had 805 stu­ dents enrolled last year, and serves all of the district's sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade stu­ dents. There were 50 teachers, two administra­ tors. one part-time administrative intern, two full time and one part-time counselors for the students. Also, a school psychologist, speech and language therapist, occupational and physical therapists and a school social worker. Custodians, maintenance workers, secretaries, aides and lunch room personnel also are employed at the middle school. Daily attendance at the school averaged 933 percent, compared lo 95 percent during the previous year. The middle school was in­ volved in four target actions teams: the Learn­ ing Community Profile, Process Skills for Complete Thinking, Self Regulated Learner, and Writing Across the Curriculum Through the school improvement process, the survey results gave the staff the chance to identify and address any significant discrepan­ cies found by different groups. By continuing to identify the growth ar .a using the baseline data, the improvement areas will be more clearly defined. To validate progress with North Central Association accreditation, representatives from Portage West Middle School joined the Middle School s team facilitators and adminis­ trators to discuss the Learning Community Profile, mission statement, target goals and shared concerns with the change process. Be­ cause of a new restructuring plan being put into place this year, the NCA office extended the school candidacy statu* through the 1995­ 96 school year. Many specialized programs for students are available at the Middle School, such as Aca­ demic Track. Science Olympiad, Spelling and Geography Bees, Career Awareness Day. Stu­ dent Council. Citizen of the Month, Student Newspaper. For the Future of America Club. Builders Club and Rising Star. Parent teacher conferences were attended by 77 percent of the parents in the fall, and 69 percent in the spring. That compares to 70 percent in the fall and 65 percent in the spring of the previ­ ous year. Goals for middle school students include a person capable of learning over a lifetime, applying knowledge in diverse situation, making decisions for successful living and be­ ing a caring sensitive and flexible human be­ ing. Also, being a creative and innovative person able to communicate effectively in written and spoken language and being a competent and productive participant in soci­ ety Hastings High School served 956 stu­ dents last year, with one principal, two assis­ tant principals. 50 teachers, one librarian and three counselors. In addition, a school psy­ chologist, school social worker, learning spe­ cialist. speech and language therapist, and homebound or hospitalized services. Numer­ ous secretaries, custodians, aides and lunch­ room personnel also work at the high school Daily attendance at averages 95 percent. The retention rale is 98 percent. Hasting High is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The school had several achievements last year. Il was recognized for having the out­ standing agriscicnce program in Michigan, with Ed Domkc named as outstanding agriscicncc teacher in Michigan, restructuring of the student school day and hosting an NCA team to review and develop instructional strategies to better meet the needs of students. Several students placed in national competi­ tions. and the average score of all Hastings High students on the ACT test increased 1.6 points and compared to a .2 point national average increase. Vocal music students auditioned and were chosen to be in the state honors choir. Band students auditioned and won district honors band and WMU's honors group for the annual Wind and Percussion Conference. Last year, 46 educational members of the staff of the high school attended 109 different conferences to improve their instructional skills. The school has a core curriculum with includes study in four of five core curriculum areas recommended by the State Board of Edu­ cation. Three parent involvement activities were held during the year. A parents* night was held in September and parent-teacher confer­ ences were held in November and March. A total of 4,679 parent-teacher conferences were held. Adult and Community Education programs benefitted 1.920 people last year. Adult high school completion students num­ bered 74. enrichments students in high school completion classes. 75: high school students in high school completion classes. 17; en­ richment or leisure time class enrollments. 1,001; elementary enrichment class enroll­ ments, 354; Barry County B4s, 57; and Kel­ logg Community College class enrollments. 342 The Barry County B4s, a new program in the community education department last year, allows 4-year-oIds from Hastings and Maple Valley to attend a state-funded pre­ school in Hastings. Special Education programs served K12 students with disabilities. The programs served students diagnosed as learning disabled, cducablc mentally impaired, trainable men­ tally impaired, severely mentally impaired, and emotionally impaled. Besides the classroom programs, itinerant services provided by the Barry Intermediate School District served students needing speech correction, occupational therapy, phys­ ical therapy, and social wort services. A pre­ primary impaired and infan t/toddler program served the need* of younger students with dis­ abilities. In 1994. enrollment in the 18 Hastings classroom was 233, compared to 256 students Lake Odessa NEWS Friday night is dinner lime for Lakewood Christian School at Fellowship Hall, starting at 4:30 p.m. Saturday is bazaar day al St. Edward's Church on M-50 at Washington Boulevard, with crafts, a meal and baked goods, starting at 9 a.m. Monday. Oct. 16. is the date for the mon­ thly pickup of brush from streetside. That day also marks one of the two times in the year when we have exactly 11 hours of daylight. On Tuesday. Oct. 17. the local Lions’ Club is marking its 60th anniversary wh> a dinner at the Deer Run golf course on Cascade Road. Friday night’s game on Friday the Thir­ teenth will be on the Eaton Rapids field. On the following week. Oct. 20. the game will be at the Ovid-Elsie field. Carl Behnke has a birthday anniversary coming on Oct. 21. He was bom in 1903. He has received many honors in his retirement years for the elaborate dollhouses he has built and provided to institutions and homes for A J children. Wife Elsie assisted with the fur­ nishings in the projects. The family night supper al the Congrega­ tional Church was held on Oct. 4. not the following week as stated in last week’s col­ umn. Don McDowell’s program was on the one-room school at Greenfield Village with photos from years gone by. He talked about building a second school of logs, which por­ trayed a school of about 1840-50 with benches against the walls and other crude furnishings, as opposed to the 1870s interior of the transplanted building. The log school was called the McGuffey because it was built from logs harvested on the McGuffey farm, home of the writer of the popular McGuffey reader. McDowell shared on display several items from the time period of one-room schools with quill pens, pen knives, pencil box. slates. Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church is undergoing a major expansion at the corner of M-50 and Bell Road What began as a oneroom chutch was enlarged greatly more than served the previous year. The special educa­ tion curriculum provided work-study training, and a Job Training Partnership Act program offered special and individualized vocational raining for seven handicapped high school students. Operational services provided figures on the nuts-and-bolts working of the schools In food services, more than 207.800 lunches were served, in addition lo ala carle items 65,794 free lunches and 20,739 reduced pnee lunches were included in the total. Approxi­ mately 17 tons of cardboard was baled and sold for recycling, and nearly 1,200 pounds of plastic was recycled, all from the food ser­ vices program. Over the year, the roof replacements were completed, tennis courts at Johnson Field were repaired and resurfaced, the basketball court at Northeastern was resurfaced and a new basketball court inst/.'led al Pleasanlview. The high school lecture hall was re-carpetcd. the middle school choir room had a new floor covering installed and entrance doors at Cen­ tral, Northeastern, Southeastern and Hastings Middle schools put in place. The concrete stairs at the high school were replaced. Transportation bus drivers logged 301. 032 miles to transport 2,221 students to and from school, as well as co-curricular and ex­ tra-curricular activities. 20 years ago with addition of an education building with dining hall and a ramp. The new sanctuary runs north/touth to the cast of the ••new’’ addition and towers well above it. It appears that the seating area for church ser­ vices will be at ground level, with entrance from the east side of the complex. Fortunate­ ly. there was sufficient ground space and that the parsonage built on the premises was sited well to the east This local congregation joins the Sunfield and Kilpatrick U.B. churches in building to match growth. The Vedder Road intersection with the Kent County line has had some road improvement with grading and surface. New tarvia extends north several feet on Montcalm Avenue and the road where Vedder crosses into Kent County has been newly graded as it crosses to the north of the village of Freeport. Death came Oct. 6 to Keith Huyck. 77. of Gratiot County. He was an older brother of Robert Huyck of Lakeview Drive. Private services arc to be held on Saturday. House construction continues. The Habitat house on Jordan Lake Avenue is progressing A photo in lakewood News showed several volunteers at work. A new house on the west Exchange ‘Citizens of the Month” named Citizens ot trw Month lor September at Plaaaanhriaw Elementary are Joel Heatings Exchange Club Citizen, of the Month tor September al Soulheaatem Elementary are (from left) Tanya Stephen,. Trever Davit. Holly Wliaon and teacher Cindy Wilcox. SMM oft* Month lor September at St Rote School la Heather Meeney. with leecher Diane Brighton. Central Elementary School are (from left, front) Abbie Allerdlng. Megan Falconer, (back) Seth Higbee, teacher Michelle Bennlnglield and Brian Hurtoaa. Exchange Club Middle School Students of the Month are (front, from left) Northeastern Elementary students who have been named Exchange Club Pheonix Spaulding. Cathy Anderson. David Wilson, (back, from left* Citizens of the Month include (from left) Justin Prater, teacher Alice Gergen Kathleen DePalma. Jason Bailey and Kete Martisuis an<1 Tiffany Howell. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 12, 1995 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Warn to Ktnt / or Sale \uioinolive SMALL SECURE GARAGE, preferably heated. Call 948-2600 •69 CHEVY CIO 1/2 ton pick­ up, 350 V-8. runs great, body excellent, $3,000 OBO. CaU 616-945-5902 _______________ I or Hem LOG CABIN FOR RENT: Retired couple, no children or peu, $450 per month include* utxlities. 616-623-8696 LAKEFRONT. Wall Lake, Delton. Modern 2-bed room. 1 year lease, deposit and refer­ ences. Phone 623-8218.______ LAKE ODESSA. Spacious 2-bedroom apartmenL 3 season porch, country kitchen, over­ looks lake, large backward 30 minutes to Lansing and Grand Rapids. 15 minutes to Ionia and Hastings. Includes utilities, garage. 616-792-2350________ ( oniniHiiiiy Xotters HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS / PIONEER PARK. 1864 Michigan Historic Site. Water Powered Cider Made. OcL 14 St 15: Civil War Living History Encampments; Oct.. 21 St 22 French Voyager Encamp­ ment; Ocl 28 - Kids Day. fun for Scouts. S.S. Classes*, etc. Old Time Music. Horse Drawn Rides, Apple Dumplings, Blacksmith, Cooper, more!! 1850’s School, 1840’s Plank House, Covered Bridge, Picnic Area. 2 miles north Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) State Park. 1-616-795-7530. _____________ MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET: Sunday, October 15, llam-Spm. Wings Stadium. Kalamazoo. For further infor­ mation. call 616-668-2175. OLD TIME FIDDLERS will perform Saturday October 14 between 2:00 Sl 4:00pm at Calebs Cider Mill and Petung Zoo. Bring the kids. Country Store, Pumpkins, Great Donuts, Wine Grapes. 8301 Valley. Vermontville. Closed Sunday. Hmiiie** .Service* BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging and finishing special isL Insured and guaranteed work. Call Journeyman Brian Slade, 616-374-4338.________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE Trimming St remov­ al, insured. ReoocpbU. Randson Hesterty, 945-2545. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! 'Home and income property‘Debt consolidation♦Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage St Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing ar laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message Thank }on CARD OF THANKS The family of Helen Duffey would like to express our sincere appreciation for the many cards, food, flowers and calls during the km of our Mother, Grand­ mother, Great-Grandmother and Great-GreaiG. and mother A special Thank-you to Cheryl for caring far Mothers special needs, to Sharon for her daily visiL to Middleville Phar­ macy for their special trips, to Wren Funeral Home for ail of their concern. Your many acts of kindness will always be appreciated and remembered. Thank-You for being so thoughtful. The Family, Mr. A. Mrs. Frank Alber Mr. Sl Mrs. Don Kcrmctr. CARD OF THANKS 1 would like to thank 140+ family, friends, and/or co­ workers lor making my 50th birthday party one of the best time I've ever had. _______________ Keith Murphy CARD OF THANKS The family of Marvin Patrick would like to thank friend s,and neighbors for all the prayers, cards, phone calls, food, and money. Spec.tl thanks to the staff at Pennock Hospital and Dr. McConnell. Dr. Brasseur, my Pastor Randall Hartman. The Church of Nazarene for the lunc­ heon, and to Wrens Funeral Home. May God Bless You, Margaret & Family Wanted GUITARS WANTED: CoUec tor pays $100 to $5,000 for Gibson, Fender. Martin. Gretsch, National. Dobro CORRECTION: 1-889-375-CLAY. Job\ II anted DAY CARE: BETWEEN Barber Road and Charlton Park Road on Coals Grove Road Full-time or part-time. Call Tiffany- 945-9433 1ST BIRTHDAY AARON! October 14, 1995 Love Mom St Dad HAPPY \1obih llotnr\ FOR SALE: 12x65 MOBILE HOME- 2 bedrooms, utility room, bath, kitchen St dining area, living room, all major appliances. Makes a good starter home or vacation home. Must be sold and moved. Call 945-4469 Heal I.'Halt LAKE ODESSA. 4-bedroom brick walk-ouL Livingroom, enclosed 3-season porch, coun­ try kitchen, family room, fire place, 2 full bathrooms, second kitchen, laundry room, furnace room with shop, 2-1/2 stall garage with insulated cupboard, perforated hardboard wall for hanging tools, 2 pantnes, attic fan. laundry shoot, patio, oak cupboards, natural gas, hot water hcaL New gas waler heitor Plas ter with some paneling. Ckaetr galore. Double glazed Auaenen windows. Need* no »torm windows. New roof. Large private backyard. Ceramic tile, slate. Thermograte in fireplace. Desk. Lazy Susan. Genie garage door opener. Can be used aa a double house. 30 minutes to Grand Rapids and Lansing. 15 minutes to Hastings and Ionia. Insurance replacement value $170,000. Lot 90x200. Make offer. 616-792-2350 GRAND VALUE HOMES: The bousing experts. (Formerly Tree Value Homes) LOTS OF LOTS AND HAPPY HOMES! Now open with many models and early bird specials at Yankee Spring* Meadow* newest addi­ tion. Low down payments and easy terms to qualified buyers. Call Sandra now for details! 616-795-7900 Help Wanfid ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE POSITION with fast paced, growing com,-any. Four yean experience, must be proficient in WordPerfect, Excel, Windows, and familiar with Novell Send resume, Attn: Office Manager, P.O. Box 408, Delton. MI 49046.______________________ BABYSITTER WANTED evenings, 2 days a week, 1 or 2 Saturday* a month. 948-2938, after 6:00pm._______________ CLEANING PERSON. Full time, 3rd shift Starting pay $530 an hour. Call 382-5914 for interview. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY. Immediate opportunity for an experienced. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY who possess excellent administrative, word processing. St communication skill*. Will report to CEO, must work independently A follow through on projects to meet deadlines. Competitive salary St fringe benefit package offered. Send resume to ad 8411 c/o The Hastings Banner P.O. Box B, Hastings. ML 49058 E.O.E. M/F HIRING FULL Sl PART­ TIME STAFF for Charlotte Sl Grand Ledge area AIS homes. Experience working with deve­ lopmentally disabled adults preferred. Must be willing to work second, third, and weekend shift*. Starting hourly rate is $6.00, $625 is fully CMH trained. Also offering health benefits, paid holidays, sick and vacation time. Applications are being taken Monday, October 16, from 10am-2pm at 1383 Carlisle Highway, Charlotte (just past high school)______ HOSPITAL JOBS- lo $19/Hr. Many openings! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee HOTEL JOBS: To $480Wk Benefits! Will train! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee.___________ JOURNEYMAN ELECTRI­ CIAN w ANT ED: Send resume and wage requirements to: Ad 8416, c/o Reminder, PO Box 188, Hasting*. Ml 49058. OfflCE ASSISTANT POSI­ TION AVAILABLE-1 day per week. Desired qualifications: knowledgeable in basic office procedures, accounts receivable, cash receipts and computer literate. Please send resume to: Gun Lake Area Sewer and Water Authority, 12588 Marsh Road, Shelbyville. Ml 49344. Attn: Accounting Department START A HOME BUSINESS today 13 best opportunities For details send large SASE to: W.A.H 150 S Hudson Sl. Lowell. Ml 49331 LOCAL FINANCIAL INSTI­ TUTION has two opportunities for part-time tellers. Previous experience is necessary. Wage* depend on experience. Oppor­ tunity for permanent hire. Apply at MANPOWER 948 3000 ’94 CHEVY S-19 LS. teal/ gray, bcdliner, bucket scats and split window. $9,500. 948-3634 FOR SALE. 1984 Buick Regal fresh paint, very clean body, 350 Chevy Super charge, asking $4,300. 948-2620 MUST SELL: 1983 MALIBU V-6, auto, run* great, body bad, $250. CaU 517-852-3955 DON’T MISS DELTON’S WONDERFUL COLOR! While you’re here, come see other wonderful Delton sightsat AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC. Halloween costumes loo! Delton, M-43, 623-8900 FRIDAY, 10/13/95,9-4.505 N. Congress (off State Rd.). Weath­ ered out last time, will try again. New items added. Everything must go I or Sale 30 ELECTRIC STOVES. Apartment size. $40 with warranty. Dennis Dist., 517-224-4822. 50 SETS QUEEN M ATTRESSES. Must make room for incoming shipment. AU new. Retail $500, will sacrifice for $240 w/ frame. Dennis DisL, 517 224-4822._______________ 8 PIECE LIVINGROOM SET. Includes coffee table, 2 end tables, 2 lamp*, and sofa, loveseal and chair. New $950, wiU sell for $425. Dennis DisL, 517-224-4822._______________ ALL WOOD DAYBED, Solid Pine. Comes with mirrored headboard, mattress and box. $159.95. Dennis Dist., 517-224-4822._______________ BEAUTIFUL 3 PIECE livin­ groom outfit. "Mixed colors". Includes sofa, love seat and chair. 2 montu old. SeU for $275. 1-517-699-4148 BEAUTIFUL BRASS BED with Sealy Queensize mattress set and only 2 months old. Cost $800, mast sell $200. 1-517-699-2251______________ BEAUTIFUL WHITE & BRASS Daybed with trundle bed underneath. Includes mattresses. Very fancy looking. I week old. Cost $575 new, sacrifice $250. 1-517-694-9184 FILTER QUEEN Air Purifica­ tion System. Late model. Include* all attachments and power nozzle. Run* great. Sells for $ 1,250 new, will sacrifice for $225. Dennis Disc., 517-224-4822._______________ KINGSIZE SPRING-AIRE mattress set with frame. Very good condition. $150 OBO. 1-517-676-3058_____________ KING WATERBED complete, $75. 60 Watt am/fm cassette, $75. 2-H four headlight*. $25. Two 20 volt heater timers, $20. 945-9697 leave message. KIRBY GENERATION 3 Self Propelled Vacuum with sham poocr and attachments. $1,200 when new, sacrifice $150. Dennis DisL, 517-224-4822. LADIES CREAM COAT with cream mink collar, $25. 664-4983 MISCELLANEOUS BEDROOM PIECES, brass and wood beadboards, wood dressers, chest of drawers, mattresses. Prices start at $69. Dennis DisL, 517-224-4822. OAK FINISH 3 piece dinin­ groom set. Includes table and 2 chair*, $485. Dennis DisL, 517-224-4822._______________ QUEENSIZE SPINE-OPEDIC mattress set with beauti­ ful oak finish. 6 piece bedroom outfit, 1 month old. Must seU. Cost $1,250, sacrifice $300. 1-517-699-4148_____________ QUEENSIZE WATERBED with bookcase headboard, 6 drawer pedestal. Complete with semi-waveless mattress. Sacri­ fice $125. Dennis Dist., 517-224-4822._______________ SEALY POSTUREPEDIC Kingsize mattress set. 3 pieces. “I month” old, still in plastic. Cost over $1,100, sell for $300. 1-517-676-6414_____________ Jury award dismissed for Nashville farmer by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A $446,000 jury verdict for a Nashville area dairy fanner has been canceled because of alleged fraud against the court. Circuit Court Judge Patrick McCauley from Kalamazoo reversed and canceled the jury verdict to fanner Larry Carpenter in fa­ vor of Consumers Power. The electric com­ pany had been ordered in May to pay Carpen­ ter $446,000 in damages for loss of milk production that allegedly was caused by neutral-io-earth voltage. McCauley canceled the jury's verdia based on wrongful conduct on behalf of the plain­ tiff. Consumers Power representatives pro­ duced evidence that Carpenter altered the in­ formation of his dairy farm's milk producnon. Carpenter allegedly added water to his milk production to overstate production val­ ues in an effort to indicate production rose after repairs in power lines by Consumers Power, said Dan Bishop, spokesman for Consumers Power. "It was a pretty clear cut case that he at­ tempted to mislead the court," he said. Bishop said the company studied figures from Carpenter’s Dairy Herd Improvement Association, or DHIA. The study showed Carpenter was selling more milk than his cow* actually produced. "The sales were at a certain level, and the cows were at a lesser level.- he said. The evidence of tampering was presented in the jury trial. Bishop said. Martin Hable, attorney for both Carpenter and Kenneth Case of Dowling, said water was present in the truck, but it is not known bow it got there. He said Carpenter's son pleaded no contest under a statute that ap­ plies to dairy farmers. He pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of possession of adulterated milk, because a milk truck he was driving at the time had water in it. Hable saxl. -We don't know how it got there. We think somebody put it in there, but it wasn't the Carpenter*.- said Hable. There was no way around that, so he pled no contest to possession. The judge look that leap and as­ sumed the Carpenters put it in there. That is not what he pled to." A similar case against Consumers Power awarded the same time as Carpenter, to Case, still stands. However, the verdict was reduced Friday by more than $680,000. to S 1.268.168. Bishop said. Consumer* Power was ordered in May to pay Case $1.95 mil­ New Hastings Police officer versed in traffic patrol by Karen Mauck Staff Writer K new officer has joined the ranks of the Hastings Citv Police. Tim Brigg*, 25, joined the Hasting* Po­ lice Department Sept. 28 from a departmem in the village of Birch Run, near Bint. The move was good for both Briggs and the department because he is now closer to his family and his arrival brings the number of patrolmen on the force to 14. Briggs was raised In Charlotte, and has relatives there and in Vermontville. He said working and living in Hastings will keep him closer to hit relatives. "I've always liked this town.” he said. Briggs has several year* experience work­ ing as a police officer. He started his career in Durand, then moved to a department in Cadillac, before becoming an officer in the tourist town of Birch Run. He said the de partment regularly had to deal with traffic congestion from tour buses and many car* going to the Birch Run outlet mall or Frankenmuth. "The traffic wu terrible." be said. "Rust­ ing all those people into a little village." Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said Briggs will Police Beat: Man killed in car crash A Hastings man was killed last Thursday when the car he was driving went off the road and struck a tree. Raymond Helrigel, 70, died Oa. 5 after his Ford Escort wagon struck a tree in Charlton Park Road at 7:10 a.m., according to Michigan S’ate Police at the Hastings post. He was traveling south on Charlton Park near Center Road when his car ran off the ro^way and collided with a tree on the west side of the road. State Police said the car made no attempt to brake prior to hitting the tree. The cause of the accident and the cause of death have been undetermined. Helrigel was wearing a teat belL Boy struck by car A 4-year-dd Hastings boy was struck by a car after running into the roadway Friday evening. The boy, whose name is not being released, ran down his driveway and into Mill Street after being stung by a hornet. He ran into the path of a moving east bound car, according to the Hastings City Police. The driver of the car could not avoid hitting the child. The boy was thrown 35 feet from the point of impact, poixe said. The boy was taken to Pennock Hospital by Mercy Ambulance, and later airlifted to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The child was listed in senous condition with broken femur*. Arrest made in chainsaw assault Hastings City Police arrested a man on assault charges after he threatened another man with a chain saw. Jay Jay Kelley, 23. of Nashville, was arrested and arraigned Monday in District Court for allegedly threatening another Nashville resident with a splining maul and operating chainsaw in Hastings last week. He was charged with assault. He was released on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond. A preliminary examination has been scheduled in District Court for Oa. 16. Shotgun stolen from garage A 10-gauge shotgun was reported stolen from a garage in Orangeville Township last week. The Browning pump shotgun was reported missing from a garage on Bcver Road. Its owner said it was taken sometime between 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Sunday. Oct. 1. The owner told Bany County Sheriffs Deputies he left the garage door open. Passenger thrown as car rolls The teenaged passenger in a car that rolled four times Saturday was thrown from the vehicle. Christa Kositzke, 15. of Bellevue, was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected out the passenger side window when the car she was riding in overturned on an embankment. The driver, Kimberly Cotton. 16. of Battle Creek, was cited for careless driving. Cotton's car was east bound on Cox Road just west of Clark at 12:40 p.m. Oct. 7 when the accident occurred. An accident report from the Michigan State Police in Hastings stales Cotton was driving on the left side of the road toward subjects walking in the roadway. Cotton swerved and lost control of the car. crossing the center line and going up an embankment. The car rolled over twice uphill and two times more downhill, ejecting Kositzke in the process, before coming to a stop. Both girls suffered serious injuries and were transported to Community Hospital in Battle Creek by Lifecare Ambulance for treatment. Students cited for tobacco use SOLID WOOD BUNK BEDS. Starting at $89.95. With 2 mattresses, $139.95. Dennis DisL, 517-224-4822._________ violalions for having cigarettes on school property. A male and female, both 17. were issued tickets by the Barry County Sheriffs TWINSIZE MATTRESS set with frame. Used, but good condition, $59 Dennis Dist. 517-2244822._______________ Department Oa. 2. The female was caught smoking behind a storage shed on school grounds Sept. 25. and a pack of Marlboro cigarette was confiscated The boy was caught on a school bus with a cigarette Sept. 28. which was also confiscated. WATERBEDS. Brand new 4 board complete. Super Single, Queen and King. $149!! Dennis DisL, 517-224-4822. _________ CORRECTION: WHITE CAMEL BACK Daybed with brass accents. Comes one mattress arJ under bed trundle New $350, sacrifice $199 Dennis Dist.. 517-224-4822. lion. "It is not our desire to be in court with our farm customers.- Bishop said. "Wc want to help them be successful and profitable." This decision saves our customer* from the potential of increased rates due to the ju­ ry s finding,- said Michael G. Moms, presi­ dent and CEO of Consumers Power. "1 don't expea this to be a long-lived vic­ tory (for Consumers Power).- said Hable. "Obviously it will be appealed ' Two Lakewood High School students were ticketed for minor in possession A Hastings woman who was killed in a car accident in Lansing Sept 28 was not the driver. Denise Krouse. 30. was pronounced dead at the scene after the car she was riding in left the roadway and struck a tree Lansing Police said (he accident occurred on 1-96 al the 103 mile marker. Police reports state the car. driven by an unidentified man from Kentwood, was traveling al a high rate of speed before it went off the road. The driver had been listed in senous condition at a Lansing hospital. No other cars were involved in the accident. The cause of the crash still is unkown Tim Briggs undergo a 14-week field training program lo get io know the city and its codes. During that lime he will ride in a patrol car with a training officer within the depanraiL LAKE ODESSA NEWS continued from page 15 side of Beech Street off Brown Road b near­ ing completion on its exterior. The house on Martin Road near King Road is enclosed and work is being done on the free-standing garage. The Siblc house on Fourth Avenue has new door*, siding and windows. On the same block, the Lee and Shellenbarger homes have new sidewalk. In a recent Lansing item. Peg Pickens, formerly of Lake Odessa, was listed as one of 13 recipients of a master's degree in Beu Sigma Phi international sorority. Leaf raking, storing garden hose, exchang­ ing screens for storm panels, uprooting tomato plants and other garden vegetation and bringing wanner clothing out of storage are occupations of the day. even on the sunny days when we are enjoying Indian summer. LEVIN, cont. from page I people a tax break. "Il has meant a few hundred dollar, to them every year," Levin said. "The current push to reduce taxes is aimed mainly at upper income people. They get it in capita! gains. "We're going to fight against the cut in the earned income lax credit." Levin promised. "Perhaps well modify it. Use Pres­ ident (Clinton) will veto it. and then well have a real battle on our hands." Levin talked about the new people in Washington, saying the Gingrich crowd is "far out." they do not believe in the govern­ ment being involved in education, health care or clean water. Philosophically, the government is por­ trayed as the enemy, he said. The plan is to gel government out of everything except de­ fense. where the Republicans want to give the department S7 billion "Even for Washington, that is a lot of money," Levin said. "The government does mess up." Levin acknowledged. 'But it also does some great things, such as the G1 Bill.' "I'm going to fight for the things that help citizens." be said. "Bipartisan support is good in Congress. Il is important. We need that." With bipartisan support, there would be a change in the welfare program. Levin said. Change must take place. Programs must wort. < He went on to describe two possible "train wrecks" that vzill lake place in Congress soon. Without immediate action by Congress, in mid-Novemoer the government will come to a halt. Each September. Congress must pass a budget as they run on a fiscal year basis. A question and answer session followed Levin's main speech. First elected to the U.S. Senate in 1978. he talked about seek­ ing his fourth term in 1996 and possible op­ ponents for the seat. He termed Rooa Romney, one Republican candidate who is a current talk show host, as being loo maverick. Jim Nicholson, owner of a Detroit Chemical Company is another Republican who is backed by the party and can spend up to 58 million on his campaign. "If he docs so. he'll outspend me." Levin said. 'I feel experience will be important in the upcoming campaign. Today it is a liabil­ ity. 1 cannot compete with my opponents in lack of experience. She (Romney) has a name. He (Nicholson) has money." Other issues Levin spoke about included deficit reduction. GATT (General Agreement on Tarriffs and Trade) and the NAFTA (North Amer ca Free Trade Agreement), the inability of grandparents lo insure children they must support, long-term care for se­ niors or the ill. assault weapons ban. stag­ nated income of middle-income workers and watching jobs going overseas Blanche Mtmjoy. chairwoman of the Barry County Democrats, said she was very excited to see everyone who had shown up � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-10-19.pdf 2c045b9245bf15e23a437040c541691f PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY ins CHURCH St HASTINGS. Ml 19058 1B93 Support personnel contract ratified County judges’ pay hike OK’d See Page 2 SeePage 3 Saxon soccer team wins again See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings ANNER THURSDAY, OCT. 19. 1995 VOLUME 141.NO. 35 PRICE 25' Two write-ins join local mayor’s race Ute Hastings Area Chamber of Coosmerer. Isvties memben and nooCbamber members to aneod “Business After Hours, ” sponsored by Manpower Temporary Service., Oct 19 from 5 to 7 p-m. at the County Seat Restaurant. 128 S. lefleraon. The early evening win in­ dude bon d-oeuvres and conversation “Business conducted ‘After Horn* can be profitable to you and your orgaaixatiou. Meet other business pro­ pte, trade business cards and otjoy toe ■OflritaGfy,*' rid Cherniy* Execu Director Dixie StadeHisnshito RSVP's by today are appwrimnd. Store inforeaation. call the chaanba 943-2454 Pine Rest cfinic moves to new site The Pme Rast disk for Hactina hau moved faun its tocauret on Court Street to a lareer fodtity on Moufow Ran Drive an South Hanover Street. The office is on the first driveway to the left past the Art Meade automobde dsalonHp. k b now a neighbor of Barry CdntnuMy Hospice at rts new location. Tim Zwart. a psyehotogisi with the Ptae Rot dioic, said the added office apace will bearer serve diems The office will conuaue » be open Mondays sad Wednesdays, with duet people wotting. More hours will be add­ ed Inner it seeded. Flu, pneumonia shots available The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have a flu and paunmonia clinic each Thursday in Oc­ tober from noon to 4 p.m. al the Thomas Jeffrisoo Hall in Hastings. Hu abas cost 37 each, pneumonia ataaa are 310 and tetanus abets are fine by David T. Young Editor Frank Campbell's name will be the only ooc on the ballot Nov. 7 in the Hastings mayor's race, but there will be two-write in James said one thing she would like to do if elected would be donating her salary to the United Way. Peurach has been identified heavily with the effort to create a historic district in a 34- caxbdate. Campbell, now serving as mayor pro tern, it running for the four-year term to replace Mary Lou Gray, who decided not to seek re­ block area, mostly along Green S reel in Ute southwest area of town. City Council voted against creating it. but a successful petition drive has made it possible to put the ques­ tion to vaers in a referendum in the city election Nov. 7. When asked If she would be identified too strongly as a one-issue candidate, she said. 'I don't think so. That (the historic district is­ sue) is what got me interested (in city gov­ ernment). There is a real need to creae city gov­ ernment that's responsive to citizen partici­ pation. Many people these days feel power­ less. that the government doesn't represent them and anger against the government is an outgrowth. I think we can help change that I think the city should become what the citi­ zens want ii to become. We want to get the election. The write-in candidates are Peg Peurach. former chairwoman of the Maple Ridge His­ toric District Study Committee, and Debra James, owner of the Barry County Credit Bureau. Neither filed for the office before the deadline last May. but since then both have decided to announce as write-in candidates. Campbell, who has been a city council­ man for the paat 14 years and mayor pro tern for the last two. said be doesn't have a prob­ lem with competition. "So be IL* be said when asked for a reac­ tion to the news of opposition. 'But If they were really interested, they should have got­ ten on the ballot back before Ute deadline. "If they're Interetied In government, why didn’t they run for City Council first?" he asked. Tve always thought about running and the opportunity arose,' said James, who was born and raised In Hastings. 'In any office, there’s got to be a little competition. 'It's very unusual for a write-in to win. but Tve band delivered a lot of flyers,' she added. Tve bit the pavement a la in the Iasi several weeks. I think I know every inch of this dry.* James said she thinks the city is changing and it's lime fa change in leadership with Gray's stepping down. She said the mayor’s job these days Is a kx less demanding be­ cause most administrative duties have been turned over to Hastings first city manager. Howard Penrod, who started a little more than a year ago. 'I can't say that I will make changes.' she said. 'I can't let my personal opinion rule, you have to took at the overall picture. 'I’m going into this with my eyes wide open.' she added 'If I tone. I might try again the next lime around.' citizens involved in their government again." Peurach. who has lived in Hastings fa 25 years, laid she feels that tftt. •per'enee In marugenent would « an asci to local gov­ ernment. She has beer a mJlag -r of a retail store, podiatry and dental clinics and an ac­ counts receivable department at a hospital. She now is a mother with a small account­ ing practice. *1 feel I can jump in and make a differ­ ence.' Peurach said. 'I want to make sure that Hastings remains ooe of the best 100 towns io America. 1 think we need controlled growth." Campbell said he doesn't know James, but obviously has worked with Peurach on the historic district question, which he ulti­ mately voted against on July 24. 'She's a nice person, but we disagree on the historic district," Campbell said. "I'm going to run on my record.' he said. "I’ve never cheated, lied or stole from any­ body. I've done a lot for the city. "You may not like the answer I give you when you ask a question, but Fll never B.S you. I've ga to be honest." The Nov. 7 ballot will include a referen- Author Carol Kent discussed the top ten tears common to women at the Barry CountyWomen's Festival Dinner Tuesday. Kent is tfMauthgr of the book TaihoYbur Fears * For the complete story, pee the special “Women at Work" insert with this issue. The Banner this week salutes “WOMEN WHO WORK” outside the home for their many contributions to an ever/changing workplace. Don’t miss this Special Section in today’s edition. k______________ _________________________ > dum on the hiaoric district and two candi­ dates who filed for the Fourth Ward council seat, incumbent Maureen Ketchum and Planning Commission member Deb Dorcy. Two write-ins also are reported to be seek­ ing the First Ward council seal Campbell vacated when be announced his candidacy for mayor Barry Wood has formally announced his intentions while Theodore Bustance has done so more informally. Neighbors oppose new elementary school site at 10:30 Md II a.m. Sourtta, will furnish all tods. Prwnfisuaiion is nasssary M, of the 25 stou in either the by Jean Gallup Neighbors of a proposed new elementary school that might be built on Starr School Road are trying to persuade the Board of Edu­ cation to find another site for the K-5 addition to the school system. Frank Mix Jr. came to the Monday school board meeting to say there are other alterna­ tives on where to put the school besides the wetland habitat of red tailed hawks and box He suggested the board consider a site on Bachman Road, saying, "a mile or two docs not make any diference at all." Board Vice President Colin Crullenden told Mix that he had answered Mix’s questions and those of other concerned neighbors at a previ­ ous meeting to the best of his ability. Cruttenden and other board members said they had a lot of things to look at and. "that's the point we're al now." turtles. 943-4263. BookClub start* tonight . . Bool Club reading zad dbansioo scheduled for 7 p m tonight (Thursday. Oct. 19) al the litxay. For more information, call 943-4263. ‘ope” your heart’.-GNE to the Barry County UNITED WAY! s126,103 I I has been donatetf^ CWl I T0'J‘ IBOw ' New sports writer joins J-Ad Graphice staff Further discussion was stopped by Presi­ dent Pat Endsley who said the board will be looking at all of its options and talking about it any more "was wasting time." Mix gave the board a Freedom of Informa­ tion Act request asking for several things from the board: 1. A list of alternative sites sought for the new elementary school and persons contacted (by the board) who own land or have dealt in real estate in the last two years. 2. Any soil sample reports and data con­ cerning the proposed site on Starr School Road. 3. Any architectural plans, constuction plans, reports, memos and notes concerning the above mentioned school. 4. A copy of the option taken out on the land on Starr School Road, plus a copy of the shcool board minutes, concerning the discus­ sion of the purchase of the Starr School land. 5. Cost estimates of the added expense on building the proposed school on wetlands as opposed to ideal soil conditions. 6. Cost estimates for a septic system for the proposed school. 7. Any permits or licenses sought for the construction of the elementary school. 8. Any environmental studies on the pro­ ject Jim Jensen is the new sports writer at the J-Ad Graphics, Jensen. 27. replaces T.L Stcnzelbartoo. who left to take a job at a local industry. Jensen joined the staff this week and will be responsible for coverage of sports of the six high schools located in the Barry County area. He earned a bachelor's degree in English with a journalism emphasis at Western Michigan University. He was a sports editor at the Western Herald while in college. Before coming to J-Ad Graphics Jensen had worked the past 14 months as a sport' writer at the Battle Creek Enquirer and News. He has also been employed at the Allegan County News and Gazette and the Kalamazoo Gazette. Jim's father. Carroll Jensen, taught chemistry and coached golf for 30 years at Battle Creek Lakeview before retiring this year. Before his work at Lakeview, Carroll lived and taught chemistry in Hastings. Any suggestions about ways that be might be able to improve the sports pages can be phoned to (616) 945-9554 or dropped off at J-Ad Graphics. 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058-0602. Jim Jensen J-Ad Graphics Sports Editor Civil War reenactors from the Michigan Light Artillery conduct a weapons demonstration at Historic Bowens Mills Sunday. The participants reenacted all aspects of life during the Civil War, including sleeping in tents, wearing authenticora clothes and conducting battles. Rain and cold temperatures kept many visitors away, but the actors were kept warm in wool cloaks and pants, part of their Union or Confederate uniforms. Other attractions at Bowens Mills included a tribute to President Lincoln, compiled by Mike Hook, with such artifacts as pictures, a replica of the gun that was used to kill Lincoln, and a lock of the president's hair. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 19. 1995 School support personnel contract ratified by board by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Hastings Educational Support Personnel Association members will see an "across the board" 2 percent increase in their salaries for two years after unanimous Board of Education action Monday. The HESPA earlier ratified an agreement, which runs from July 1. 1995 to June 30, 1997. Also agreed to by both sides was clarifica­ News Briefs Blood drive set in Delton The Barry Countgy chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday al St. Ambrose Church in Delton. The goal is 60 pints. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given Wood within 56 days of the dale of the drive is eligible to contribute. Pie baking contest slated The first annual pie baking competi­ tion will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 28. at the S A S Fann Market on M-37 between Middleville and Hastings. First prize will be a $50 gift certificate to SAS. Judges will be market owner Tom Robinson. MSU Extension Home Economist Jan Hartough and Bill McKeown, who has been identified as a “pie taster extraordinaire.” Pies will be judged for overall appearance, aroma, flavor, color and texture. There will be a limit of two pies and they must be made of S A S produce, fresh or frozen. For more information, call 795-9758. Historical Society dinner is tonight The Barry County Historical Society will have its 31st annual banquet this evening (Thursday. Oct. 19) at the Mid­ dle Villa Inn. A social time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.. followed by dinner, which will in­ clude turkey breast and Hawaiian ham. mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans almond me, tossed salad, rolls and but­ ler. pumpkin and apple pie and choice of coffee, lea or milk. Guest speaker will be Jerry Morton, who was a news reporter at the Battle Creek Enquirer and News and was famous for “springtime walks” through the countryside in southwest Michigan between 1973 and 1987. Three of the walks covered portions of Barry County. Morton will present a slide program. "From Michigan U.S.A, to Romania.” Coat is $12.50 per person. ‘Lewis & Clark’ travelogue topic The second in a series of seven Kiwanis travelogues this season will be offered at 7 p.m. Friday at the Central School auditorium. “Lewis A Clark Expedition" will be narrated by Robin Williams. The film will take the viewer along the route of the expedition in 1804 and 1805 of Capts. Mcrriuethcr Lewis and William Clark, along the Missouri. Snake and Columbia rivers just after the Louisiana Purchase. The movie's starting location will be St. Louis. Mo., and it will end at the Pacific Ocean near Astoria. Ore. It will follow the route taken by Lewis. Clark, and more than 40 others, including the Indian guide Sacajawea. nearly 200 y.wsago V-'dliams will include anecdotes about the journey and the sights along the way. Tickets are available from any Kiwanian or at the door. Elsie Sage will perform at the organ before the film and at intermission. ‘Miles for Meals’ walkathon planned The seventh annual “Miles for Meals” walkathon will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a m Saturday. Nov. 4, at Hastings High School. Proceeds from the fund-raiser will be used to help fund the Barry County Commission on Aging's nutrition pro­ gram. COLA officials said all of the money rused will stay in the county. Participants will have a choice of w fixing fixed routes inside the high school or outdoors. Walkers can travel as little or as far as they wish during the maximum of two hours. Walkers will be treated to free lunch and prizes. Each walker who collects at least $25 in pledges will receive a free "Miles foe Meals" T-shirt. Those who collect at least 550 will get a free sweatshirt. Those who don’t want to walk but would like to make a pledge may call the CO A at 948-4856 tion of contract language on job descriptions and the arbitration process. A cap on insur­ ance premiums, and a 1 percent increase in aide’s salaries for the last two steps in their six-step process were approved. A health aide category was also established. Superintendent Cart Schoc mc I slid the ne­ gotiations between the association and school administration were "very positive" in atti­ tude. In other business the board: Fiddlers Jamboree will be Saturday • Watched a presentation by students from each class al Plcasantvicw illustrate how chil­ dren learn to write to communicate in a global society. The students showed examples of the increasing sophistication in mastering writing from kindergarten through fifth grades. • Accepted gifts worth $790 from the Pleasantview Elementary PTO for classroom supplies and $1,945 from the Hastings Educa­ tion Enrichment Foundation for several pro­ jects and activities for students Trustee Tom Groos noted that, "we cer­ tainly don’t take the gifts for grantcd .thcy add so much to education (hat we can’t provide as a board...it s great to have it." • Gave its final approval for a travel study trip by the FFA club to Kansas City, Mo., and another trip to the high school Educa­ tional Travel Club to Chicago. • Approved in principle a trip by the Busi­ ness Professionals of America to Detroit and possibly Phoenix; a travel study trip to Washington D.C. by Ute middle school sci­ ence department and another proposed travel study trip to Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. • Approved the monthly personnel report. • Approved the 1995-96 tax levy resolu­ tion. A Fiddlers Jamboree will be held Saturday afternoon aH evening at the Maple Leaf Grange and Hall five miles south of Nashville on M-66. The fiddlers will start playing at 2 p.m.. There will be an "open mike" from 5 to 7 and round and square danc­ ing will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. A supper will be served by the Grange at a cost of $6 each. Green Hands in the Hastings Middle School FFA meet state officers in the organization. They are (first row. from left) state Reporter Julie Gleason, Dana Carpenter. Steven Flohr, (second row) Reg VI Vice President Brian Devine. Paul Henney and Bobbie Henney. Bluegrass, country, dulcimer and gospel music will be played at the Musi­ cians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby's Restaurant. Guest performers will include the Hickory Rose String Band and the Singmg Strings Hickory Rose will make its first ap­ pearance at the Showcase. Th; group uses dulcimer, fiddle, vocal harmonies, guitar and dog house bass. The Singing Strings have appeared several times at the Hastings concert series, starling in August 1991. They play country, blangn— and gospel. Searing at the Showcase is on a firstcome, first-served basis. A French Voyageur living history en­ campment will be featured in this weekend's "It's Cider Time" festival at Bowens Mills. Events will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Cal and Jenny Lamoreaux will coor­ dinate the presentations of many crafts and trades and lifestyles in the early 1700s. Also included will be third annual photo contest with cash prizes, food, demonstrations of cider making on an old water-powered press, antique cars and live country music. All restorations and upkeep of Bowens Mills are paid for by gate fees, which are $3 for adults and $1 for children. Bowens Mills in located on Bnggs Road in Yankee Springs Township. It in­ cludes a mill from 1864. a one-room school and the Plank House. For more information, call 795-7530. Dulcimer concert, workshop planned The Tbomapple Dulcimer Society will present Linda Lowe Thompson and Dana Hamilton in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at Central Elementary School in Hastings. Memory Lane of Delton will be the opening act. Workshops, featuring the performers and members of the local dulcimer club, will start that day at noon. Food will be available throughout the day. Hamilton and Thompson are both ac­ claimed performers. Memory Lane features Bill Troskey, Teri Jacoby. Stan Pierce. Dixie Stevens and Dick Jacoby. For more information, call Pierce at 945-4066 or Jacoby at (616) 623-4521. Haunted House to be open soon The Hastings Jayctes again will have their haunted house at the BJ Hydraulics business about seven miles south of Hastings on M-43. The house will be open from 7 to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays on Oct. 19-22 and Oct. 26-31. There will be haunted house activity Oct. 23. 24 and 25. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. The Jaycees also will have a carnival for kids from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Oct 29. which will include a costume con­ test. a hay ride, straw maze, trick or treat bags. a no-scare haunbted house tour and games with prizes. For more information, cal) 945-2143 or 945-5847 Nov. 1. . ‘ f, R«xdmirtq| a piifjluily expelted high ' » IcxKbk named -Food For, , theabRteulum by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Three Barry County commissioner? Robert Wenger. Jim Bailey and Tim Burd warn lo fill tbe one available position repre- , renting coumy government on the County . Solid Waste Planning Committee. Wenger has been an original member of ,, W‘ the Solid Waste Planning Committee since ' Variety of music set at Showcase French Voyageurs at Bowens Mills • Approved the electronic transfer of funds from Hastings City Bank to NBD Bank io Detroit. • Adopted a resolution regarding tbe adult , education programs tor submission to the.', Michigan Department of Uducation before/. Three county board members seek solid waste seat ZBA will have meeting Oct. 30 The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Oct. 30. at City Hall. The ZBA will consider Barry County’s request for a variance to con­ struct a pole building for the animal shelter on the west side of town off State Street The building would be a nonconform­ ing use on property zoned industrial. For more information, call 945-2468. • Amended its budget to reflect the increased stale aid loan note which affects both income and expenditure figures. It was formed about two years ago and be claims that hi< appointment lo that Com- , miuee lasts as long aa he Is a commis­ sioner. However, overall appointments toIhat panel are two year terms which exptref this month. « Also mentioned was the fact that each year the board chairman makes such appointments and Bailey named Wenger to serve in that capacity, but Bailey said he thought changes could be made at any time. Because of the disagreement, it was deni cided that the county prosecutor should bo:. consulted in order to determine tbe correct procedure before making that nominatioo. jQ Other nominations to tbe committee were ..* made by the county board last week. '.*.* The county's Solid Waste Planning.; Committee is a panel of 13 people who ! study and gather Information about proposed amendments lo tbe county solid waste plan.and make recommendations to the County.;* Bawd *.<j Representation on the panel is dictated by *'. state law and ranges from members of the *i general public to solid waste industries. 'For the Future of America' state Reporter Julie Gleason (first row. left to right) stands with Hastings Middle School FFA members Nicole Richardson. Libby Gbbons, Danielle Meideros. (second row) Reg. VI Vice President Brian Devine. Andy Soya. Susan Hubbard and Amber Wilde. Hastings Middle School starts another year of FFA activities submitted by Amber Wilde. FFA reporter. Tbe Hastings Middle School FFA is starting another year after a very successful beginning in the 1994-95 school year. The FFA stands "For the Future of America" and focuses on agriculture, forestry, horticulture, ecology, and agriscience. The name of the organization was changed from the well-known "Future Fanners of America" because it deals with more than just fanning, including such areas as environment. The theme of the FFA this year is "Window to the World." centering on teamwork, learning new things, making new friends, leadership, scholarship, competition and possibilities. The FFA is starting its second year in tbe middle school, and is one of just two leadership programs offered. The other is the student council. The reason for starting this program was to help build the leaders of tomorrow. To help build self confidence and also skills in leadership, public speaking, teamwork and responsibility in the students. Carrie Bencker, middle school advisor, said she knows the FFA will greatly change the lives of those who participate in the program offered by the school. The FFA is not all work, it is also fun. Tbe FFA participates in leadership contests, skills contests and a basketball tournament. The students will get the opportunity to travel to Michigan State University and also go as far as Canada for a wildemers trip during tbe summer months “We travel as far as it takes to have fun!" said an FFA member. They also can earn college scholarships through this program. The FFA definition of leadership is "Real leaders are ordinary people with extraordinary determination." For more information, call Bcncker al 948­ 4404. Computer expenditure to cure paperwork woes by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The Barry County Sheriffs Department has a backlog of paperwork, thanks to tech­ nology. or the lek of iL The computer system at the Sheriffs De­ partment has been down for several months, causing a backlog of paperwork that now must be done by hand. The computers wore down with age. and have gotten to the point where they are unrepairable. Of the six com­ puters in the department, one is currently waking. "We arc at one percent capacity," said Barry County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer. DeBoer said because of the lack of work­ ing computers, deputies have had to write many of their complaints, reports and records by hand "The easier ones, such as arrests and traffic violations, are being hand written, just to save room in the computer." he said. The more complex complaints are completed on the single departmental computer, which has created several problems. DeBoer said. The deputies must schedule time around each other to gain computer time. * "It slows up the process." he said. "We are behind because of the limned resources to typed reports. ” The other problem is even the one work­ ing computer is not working so well. De­ Boer said the computer does not always print out what it was asked for and “garbles" in­ formation. "I don’t know how long the present sys­ tem will continue to limp along." he said. On Oct. 10 the County Board of Commis­ sioners granted the Sheriffs Department to use up 10 $25,000 in funds from the Di­ verted Mons Fund to purchase new comput­ ers. DeBoer said the Diverted Felons Fund is money the county received from the state de­ partment of corrections for not sending felons to prison, but finding other ways through the Office of Community Correc­ tions for rehabilitating them. "We tried everything; grants, private in­ dustry. all different ways of getting money to replace the computers," DeBoer said. "Wc were trying to hold off until the new budget, but we couldn't wait that long. It got to die point where we had to say 'it's crisis time. we need help’. " DeBoer said bids have been put out for a new system, and until the bids have been ac­ cepted, he does not know what kind of sys­ tem the department will receive. "This is such an integral part of the whole thing. If that part slows down the rest of it suffers, too," DeBoer said. Nominations are still open for members i; of the public to apply for one two-year poal-i ; Uno on the County Solid Waste Planning-, Committee. Tbe Coumy Board of Commissroners said,* it will advertise for applications for an addF,,* lional position for the "public at large" seat< on tbe panel. Two of tbe five people who previously • applied for general public teats were nomk^ naled. They are Al Pandcl and Clyde Mor- 7 gan. Tbe other applicants were Ev Man-J shum. Martha Banish and Lori Yesh. • Other nominations to the committee in-.' eluded Ken Neil, Ed TenHaaf, Bill Sweeny! and Sharon Gillette to the four positions*, representing the solid waste industry. Henry Vclkema had also applied. V. Harry Adrounie and Jin£’ Schnackenberg were nominated to tbe two-' slots representing environmental interest*.Dick Thomas was nominated to the one seat for township government; Ken Kensington was named to the one seat for industrial ' waste generation; and Jeff Mansfield wa'; nominated for the one city government'1 position on tbe Solid Waste Planning Committee. Commissioners voted on each individual •” nominee, who needed tbe backing of al leasts five of the eight commissioners to be nomi-’J noted. Commissioner Emmet Herrington lobbied'' for "informed" voting, rather than emodonaf 1 and said there are people currently serving who have experience that the county canT' buy. ’jC Eric Heide new principal at Northeastern at Eric Heide has been selected as the prin-. cipal of Northeastern Elementary School to, replace Mark Mulder, who accepted an, elementary school principalship in Romeo, Michigan. Heide has been the principal at East, Elementary School in Lake Odessa, and prior, to that taught at the fourth, fifth and sixth, grade levels in the Lakewood and Mapfe; Valley Public School Systems. He earned his bachelor of science degree from Central Michigan University with jors in history and elementary education. Hr also has a mastr of arts degree in educational leadership from Western Michigan University. Heide and his family are residents of the Hastings Area School District. Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 616­ 945-9554 to subscribe. z? • ' ' _ . Tg JI �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 19, 1995 — Page 3 Hope Twp. supervisor resigns effective Dec. 31st by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Pal Baker. Hope Township supervisor and assessor, who has held the office since 1987, submitted her resignation earlier this month to the township board. The timing of the resignation is to give the board time to gel a replacement before tax lime and the 1996 goieral election. Baker said. "We’re building a new home in Orangeville Township, and I will no longer be eligible (to bold office in Hope Township)," Baker said. Tbe position of supervisor pays $9,000 annually and the assessor’s salary is set at $10,000. The plan to build a new home and resign her position is not new, she said. "A lot of people knew about it. We started planning this three years ago. We designed our own home, and last year, we put up a pole bam; now we’re building the house. We were going to build last year, but we didn’t, so I didn’t resign then." "I need to help build the new bouse; 1 need to get tbe old one ready to sell and also spend some time back at tbe shop,” she explained. Tbe "shop" is Delton Body Shop, owned by Pat and her husband. Richard Baker. "We have a new computer system that’s going online, and we’re becoming a "prefened" shop, and I need lime to catch up on the bookkeeping." she said. Baker doesn’t offer advice to potential supervisors, but said the best part of the position for her was being able to help people. "It’s gratifying to be able to help the township and the people. That’s why I got into it in the first place." she noted. Tbe worst part is the ever increasing government regulations that township Hastings Middle School kids introduced to golf About half of the eighth kids in physical education or co-curricular activities at Hastings Middle School went to River Bend Golf Course tor an introduction to god last week This is the morning crew of about 75 students, with another bunch of about 75 going on the outing in the afternoon. Everyone played as many holes as they could in a tour-man scramble format. Pat Baker will serve as township supervisor in Hope Township until the end of the year. officials must deal with. "It’s making it into a full time job." she said of tbe on-going state requirements. "It’s going to take someone who can dedicate a lot of lime, and enjoys working with people." Those interested in the position should visit tbe township hall any Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. to get complete information from Clerk Shirley Case. The telephone number of the township hall 11948-2464. Judges get pay hikes by Elaine Gilbert Auuimu Eduor Three percent salary increases lor 1995-96 have been granted to the Barry County judges of circuit, district and probale/juvenDe courts. Increases, retroactive to Jan. 1, will boost Circuit Court Judge James Fisher from $102,986 to $106,075: District Court Judge Gary Holman and ProbaleZJuvenile Court Judge Richard Shaw from $98,508 to $101.43. Tbe three percent salary hike was approved by the state legislature and most of the cost of the salary increase is being paid by die state. For example, the county's cost ta Rabers increase la just $124 and will be p—d from the contingency fund. The state also pays a large share of the judges* salaries. As an example. Fisher said the county will pay $42,663 towards his pay for 1993. If tbe County Board of Commissioners refused lo approve the increase, tbe cost burden would have been a heavy one for the county because of state law. "Failure to adopt tbe increase will cost the county $115.000 because the entire (slate) standardization paymenu for all three judges would then be forfeited." Fisher told the board last month. Comminiooer Rod Goebel commented that the three trial judges are "working together much more than they are required lo do." It was noted that the judges often have been filling in for each other instead of having a visiting judge lake over when there is an absence, saving the county $300 per day. In other business, last week, the board: • Agreed to allow the historic County Courthouse to be part of the Hastings Holiday Home Tour from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 3 io benefit the Barry County ciupter of tbe American Cancer Society. Commitstoner Sandy James volunteered lo handle die arrangements on behalf of the county and several other commissioners said they would be on hand. ■ Discussed Emmet Herrington's suggestion that lhe board explore the possibilities of levying extra fees to persons convicted of drunk driving. Tbe additional feea could serve as both a deterrent to drunk driving and as a fund raiser for lhe county, he said. Herrington and James said they would like lo discuss the mailer with tbe county prosecutor, law enforcement officials. County Administrator Michael Brown and turn the mailer over for further study to tbe board's Courts and Public Safety Committee. • Authorized Sheriff Stephen DeBoer lo spend up to $25,000 to bring his departments computer system "up to standard." Commissioners were told that the jail's computer completely stopped several weeks ago The purchases, including about $15,000 of hardware plus software, will be paid from tbe Diverted Felons Fund, which has about $100,000 and Is funding the county receives from tbe stare in exchange for keeping inmates out of the stale prison system. . • Rejected, for the time being, tbe idea of Donna Gutchess and her husband Nolan pause tor a photo before she is recognized at the Hastings Board of Education meeting announcing her coming retirement. budget restraints. The system would be used for all county departments, including the register of deeds, clerk, mapping, equalization, etc. The board defeated the motion 5-3 with Sandy James, Linda Watson and Emmet Herrington in favor of Donna Gutchess to retire from . Hastings Schools the idea • Agreed 7-1 to spend up to $5,000 for Earth Tech of Grand Rapids to develop a solid waste flow study which is expected to include monitoring ideas and ways to implement expert and import issues -nd other recommendations for review by the County Solid Waste Planning Committee. However, the board, first wants the Solid Waste Planning Committee to get an itemized statement from Earth Tech, detai.'mg what the county will receive for its money. Herrington and Commissioner Robert Wenger voted against an amendment to the motion to require tbe Committee to submit an itemized bill before receiving the funds. Herrington also voted against tbe final motion. "Here is another example of making a complicated matter out of a relatively simple administrative matter." Herrington said. "We’re micro managing something that we should not be into. We have people who can do this." Bailey disagreed that it was a case of micro managing, saying the letter from Earth Tech “leaves it awful open-ended, and he also said he could understand Herrington s point of view. Commissioner Robert Wenger, chairman of tbe County Development Committee which oversees the Solid Waste Planning Committee, said the committee is looking for some professional advice from Earth Tech to tunc up the current solid waste plan Commissioner Lew Newman, board vice chairman, said the real intent is lo help the county amend the 614 solid waste plan. Commissioner Rod Goebel, who heads tbe finance committee said, he didn’t know where tbe $5,000 wuuld come from Commissioners Tim Burd, Goebel and Sandy James indicated they wanted to know exactly what type of services would be provided by Earth Tech before they approved the expense. Commissioner Burd said the letter from Earth Tech seemed "vague" about what the firm was going to provide for $5,000. J-Ad Graphics Neva Service Donna Gulches*, who haf worked in two different area* for (be Hastiip Area School System, will retire right afterthe first of the JMT. "Now, who’s going to payifre? bills?" asked Vice President of tbe Bo^Kdf Education. Colin Cruttenden. "Since December 5. 1983, Donna Guichess has been tbe person al tbe accounts payable desk in tbe Hastings Area School System's administration office. Donna has become a fixture, the person to see about any bill or billing, but do more, because on January 31, 1996, Donna Gutchess will be retired,* Cruttenden said. "Donna began her service with the Hastings Area School system as a member of the expanded food service learn when the new high school opened in 1970. Donna worked at tbe snack bar in tbe middle school and took care of lhe accounting functions for the food service program. "Donna claims she taught Dorothy Anderson, the current food services accountant, all she knows. Donna stayed with the food service program until 1976, when she accepted a position with tbe Hastings City Bank. In 1983. Donna came back to tbe school system lo work as the accounts payable secretary, and has faithfully performed the duties of that assignment ever since. "Donna already knows some of her plans for retirement. First on the list is making an afghan for an expected grandbaby. Cleaning the basement and a trip out of the cold lo sunny Florida will follow." Cruttenden said. "We all wish a long, happy and healthy retirement for Donna and her husband. Nolan" The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications for the Public At Large portion of the Solid Waste Planning Committee. The applications are located in the Admi­ nistrator’s Office, 3rd floor, Courthouse, Hastings, Ml and must be returned no later than 12:00 noon on October 23,1995. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY OCTOBER 22TH 1:00 TO 4:00 Please Support Your United Way. SIS 8. 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ELSIE SAGE ar the organ (ADMITS) Meets availableot the door (Stuoetn) *1 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 19, 1995 Letters from our readers,,, Let’s declare decency for what it really is To The Editor: tn the classic children’s story, “The Emperor’s New Clothes." an entire town was bilked into ultimately performing a public display of mass stupidity and indenccncy under the guise of sophistication and pro­ gressive thinking. Most of us know the story: a couple of smooth-talking con men pass themselves off as professional tailors of the highest caliber. They present themselves to the Emperor and immediately appeal to his vanity (and its “flip side,” insecurity) by pantomining the presen­ tation of exquisitely woven fabrics and hand­ somely crafted garments. So gossamer Tine are these garments, so light to the touch, claim these charlatans, that it is almost im­ possible to sec or feel them. Indeed, those of cruder, more ignorant status — can you believe it - would not be able to sec or feel them at all. The king, of course, they hasten to add. be­ ing of much nobler, sensitive and intelligent composition, can of course immediately sec ano feel their quality. The king al this point is straining his eyes as he attempts lo focus on the nonexistent samples. Fearful of exposure as an un­ sophisticated rube, however, he agrees that these fabrics arc indeed wondrous. Naturally, the tailors offer their services. Naturally, the king cannot refuse. So. after an exorbitant amount of the taxpayer’s money disappears into the tailor's wallets, the fun begins. Ultimately, as the king parades nude down the street displaying his nonexistent finery, his subjects have the opportunity to draw one of two conclusions. One is that their king is a silly fool for believing all this nonsense. The other is that they themselves are for not believing. Since neither conclusion is a comfortble one. the Emperor's good subjects join tn the charade and loudly praise his new wardrobe. All. that is. but one young child, who pro­ nounces the truth that everyone else can see. but no one else wishes to admit. The con artists, in the meantime, are halfway to the next kingdom, no doubt con­ gratulating themselves as much on their abili­ ty to deceive as on their ability to get something for nothing. (After all. one would have been useless without the other.) This story seems less an entertaining child’s story and more an allegory of the times. A young man who recently visited my home brought with him a CD entitled DEOCIDE — "to kill God." The front picture depicted a bloody sheet draped over a still form. The pic­ ture inside the case depicted Jesus on an autopsy tabic The disclaimer on the back read, "contains explicit lyrics and artwork. Do not buy unless you arc able to think for yourself." The young man looked quizzical as he ex­ plained, ‘Tve always liked to think that I can think for myself, so I bought it. ’ ’ Thus the ap­ peal to vanity and its flip side, insecurity, suc­ cessfully closed anoChet sale. " The entertainment industry banks heavily on this technique, and wtien. the additional factor of curiosity is added lo the formula, more fish are hooked. "Showgirls" and “Kids." motion pictures now playing in local theaters, are both further examples of this tan­ talizing bail. One producer has been quoted as urging underage kids to sneak into lhe theaters by using "fake IDS" to review his R-rated feature. What’s the point? Apart from the obvious NAFTA’s problems becoming apparent To The Editor: It has been nearly two years since the North American Free Trade Agreement went into effect. No longer are we hearing those glowing reports of job creation and prosperity for the U.S. due to increased exports to Mexico. None of those farm groups or businesses that pressed hard for NAFTA arc out lhere bragg­ ing up the resuhs. As a matter of fact, the national newsletter of the National Farmers Organization, states that “every single one of a group of pro­ NAFTA corporations have laid off workers because of NAFTA. These companies include Mattel, Allied Signal. General Electric. Pro­ ctor and Gamble. Scott Paper and Zenith. When ihe>c people were pushing NAFTA they claimed every billion dollars of exports to Mexico would create 22.000 jobs Now. according to Senator Kent Conrad of North Dakota, we have converted a 2 billion dollar balance of trade surplus with Mexico into an 18 billion dollar trade deficit, or a turnaround of 20 billion dollars. Does this mean we have lost more than 400.000 jobs? Have cx:h billion dollars of im­ ports from Mexico cost 22.000 jobs? None of the former NAFTA supporters arc saying. It was reported on a Detroit radio talk show by K Manufacturing Policy Project Director Pat Choate that Maquiladora permits in Mexico were still being issued at the rale of three per day. An average of three U.S. factories were moving to Mexico each day. The devalued peso has made it more attractive than ever for cheap labor production in Mexico. Now there is a move to expand NAFTA to a number of other countries We will continue to oppose this until there are some safeguards in place to protect agriculture and industtv here. Cart Mell vain. President Michigan Farmers Union Hastings Support of business women appreciated To The Editor: On behalf of working women. 1 extend our appreciation to J-Ad Graphics for its support and recognition of National Business Women s Week (Oct. 15-22). This year marks the 67th anniversary of Na­ tional Business Women’s Week, which was started in 1928 by the National Federation of Business and Professional Women. The Hastings BWP organization belongs to this federation. Ils original purpose was to bring attention to the ideals and purpose of the nineyear-old national federation, which was to assist in dignifying all business and profes­ sionals for women. Their slogan at that time was. ■Better Business Women for a Better Business World." Today. BWP is the leading advocate for working women, with a focus on achieving CORRECTION: The number of late-term abortions perform­ ed in the U.S. each year was reported incor­ rectly in Joyce Kelly’s in last week's Banner. The number should have been reported as 16.000. equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. Na­ tional BPW keeps local organizations inform­ ed. for their programming activities, of cur­ rent women and family legislative issues. Issues in the forefront for working women are pay equity, affirmative action, health care and social security and pensions. Women are making great contributions lo the economy of the nation. Though today women make up 52 percent of the workforce, only 2.6 percent of Fortune 500 companies corporate officers are women. However, small businesses now employ more people than all the Fortune 500 companies and over 50 percent of small businesses started tn the past few years are women-owned businesses. President Clinton, like each United States President since Herbert Hoover, opened the first day of NBWW with a letter that recogniz­ ed the contributions and achievements of business women. Peg Bradford. President Michigan Federation of Business and Professional Women Hastings Homeowners shouldn’t need permission 7b — the multibillion dollar business that is the entertainment industry — the ability to control through deception feeds tlx: egos and power hunger of those wrho pull its strings. However, these people are ultimately puppets as well. Their two strings, vanity and in­ security. make them all too easy to manipulate. The hypothesis that suggests that we are be­ ing manipulated by someone, who is in turn being manipulated by someone else. Obvious­ ly. this can’t go on forever. Who is behind it all? In another classic, but much more ancient, account, an evil creature appeared to a young woman’s vanity when he hissed, "ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil." Then he at­ tacked her insecurity by implying with gossamer fine delicacy that God had misled her as U> w hat would actually happen if she ate the fruK in question. He flicked at her curiosi­ ty with his lying longue, and the rest is history. In God’s version of this classic tale of deception, the participants saw the truth about their nakedness. But God. instead of closing His eyes to their need, fashioned clothes for them. The Divine Tailor’s call to decency and morality rings as clearly as the voice of the in­ nocent child of the fairy laic who told lhe truth about what he saw. May we have the courage to bypass our own vanity and insecurity and risk being thought unsophisticated or narrow-minded and declare decency — or the lack of it — for what it real­ ly b. Ginger Burd-Tobias Nashville We shouldn’t be afraid of new ideas To The Editor: It’s easy to understand why some people are opposed to lhe histone district. Most of us are afraid of new ideas and fur­ ther government red tape, but this is about protecting, not policing. Historic districts anJ preservation aren’t new concepts for Michigan residents. They work well to beautify and preserve small towns like Marshall and Allegan and areas of big cities, like Grand Rapids. Historic districts stabilize neighborhoods and increase property values if owners wish lo sell. In a period of 10 years or more cities in the state have seen property values increase 100 to 500 percent. Even if it takes some time to work out the specifics, we can learn a lot from other com­ munities like ours that have good historic districts We urge everyone to vote for the historic district. Someday, when it's all over and running successfully, we’ll look back and wonder what all this fuss was about. Todd and Debra Kienzle Hastings Small town project is Hastings 7b The Editor: I am an eighth-grader at the Higgins Middle School in Peabody. Mass. Our social studies class is doing a project on “Small-Town America" and I have Hastings as my small town. 1 would really appreciate the help of your readers. If any of your readers would be will­ ing to send me postcards, photos, or any other information about Hastings, it would be a great help. Thank you very much. Michael Mickalski Hms. c/o Mr. Bracey. Rm. 34 I King St.. Ext. Peabody. Mass. 01960 The Editor: Last year, my neighbors built a deck on his house. He worked hard and it looks nice. He didn't need my permission to do it. This year he painted his house. He worked a long time in hot weather to do it. He did a great job. He didn’t need my permission to do it. The neighbors in back of us built a new garage. They didn’t need my permission to do it. The ad in last week’s Banner said that lhe Historical District Commission will let you paint your bouse any color. But to tear down a garage or add a deck, you will need a building permit (which you will pay for) and a cer­ tificate from your neighbors, which the district says is "free." Unless you bypass the district or your addition is not approved, and you build it anyway. Then you will be fined. The people involved in this "district” don’t seem to understand property rights, the right to build a new deck or garage, to landscape or alter their property to their own liking. They just want to push their will on all of us for the sake of "historical preservation." If the historic district proponents are so in­ terested in other people’s property and how it’s taken care of. maybe they should buy this so-called ’historical property.” And then they can make the payments. That way they can keep lhe property any way they want it. After all. then they will own it. And pro­ perty owners do have rights. Michael Mills Hast mgs Historic district sets bad precedent 7b The Editor: The proposed historic distnet is bad law. It is bad law because it sets precedent that the city has a right to act on your properties through a wide-ranging definition of the “health, safety and general welfare" provi­ sions of law, and because it establishes a com­ mission with enforcement powers, but no responsibility to the voter. The city has no interest in or control over our property now. except in order to ensure public health, safety and to promote lhe general welfare, it is your property and in your control unless your property is for some reason unsafe or causing a health hazard. By allowing this proposal to pass, we accept the precedent that "dressing up" the com­ munity. through a mandated historic district, is enough in the "general welfare" to give the city control over our property. If that is so. then what is not in the "general welfare" of the community? Allowing a broad interpretation of "general welfare" to the city opens the door to almost anything lhe city might wish to enact concerning your pro­ perty. It is a bad precedent, it is bad law? The adoption o' lhe historic district pro­ posal would establish a commission that could call on police powers to enforce its decisions. Not least of these is the authority to fine a homeowner SI00 per day every day, up to a total of $5,000 if they do not put work which has not been blessed by the commission back the way it was. « We would be putting in place a commission that has no responsibility to the voter and that has enforcement powers. Organizations now answerable to the people are insulated from public accountability. And yet we would en­ trust them with something as close to as whether we can change our homes and what those changes can be? It is a bad precedent, it is bad law. t Say “no" to bad law. Say “no” to the historic district proposal Brian Shumway Hastings 4 Youth grateful for support 7b The Editor: Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spancar Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building,' Washington DC. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Fedc-al Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick j Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomappte, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton. Woodland. Rutland,.: Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District, office: Room 166 Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)­ 451-8383 Nick Smith. Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of> Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone ‘ (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517)'' 543-0055 X Michigan Legislature •< Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909,** phone (517) 373-3400 * State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry , County). Michigan State Senate. Stale Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (al of Barry.. County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014.0 Lansing. Mich. 48903. phone (517) 373-0842. .. HastingsBaNNER Dnnl.'il to the interests of Barry Cxnatty Since IS56 k MahM by Hartings Banmr, Inc. A Dwwon of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1952 N Broadway HasWV1. Ml 49058-0602 («1«) 945-9554 •NEWSROOMDavid T. Young (Edtun) Eiame GttMrt (Aswwtf fdkkxj Karen Msucx Barbara Gall Jean Gallup CtrxJy Smith Sharon Miler TA Sienzetbar ton Mandy Hat* • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Clasaihad ads accepted Monday ftrough Fnday 8am to 5Xpm . Saturday 8 30 am • Noon Scon Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Dan Boerge "Schools of choice is a good idea if k docs what it Subscription Rates: $15 per year r Barry Courty $17 per year r adjoining counties $20.00 pet year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to FO Boat B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) TrTnmrirwt could be a problem Who will pro­ vide it, the district or the parents? Transportation will need to fall with the family " is intended to do. if k stimalaKB comperitson and excellence aad provides for the improvement of -I think k b a bod idea. If politics plays a rote, Some schools recruit kids for extra-curricular ac­ tivities, which makes for one-sided athletic teams or music groups.” t The members of Youth in Government ap­ preciate those who donated money al our car wash Sunday. Oct 8. Thanks to generous contributions, we ate now much closer to our financial goals for the Lansing Spring Conference m April The con­ sideration is greatly appreciated' The members of the Hastings High Schobl Youth in Government Club: Lisa Reynolds where they warn to go. however, it could result in certain schools being more crowded than others.** people with more money win send their kids to die better schools." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 19, 1995 — Page 5 FINANCIAL funto/niby Electrical contractors aren’t ‘fly by night’ operators To The Editor: Consumers Power Co. has employed in­ dependent contractors for many years on an ”as-needed” basis. In these days of streamlining and downsiz­ ing. it is unlikely any company will hire any more full-time/full-bcnefit employees than it absolutely needs. Many of the contractors working for Consumers Power in this area do not fit the ' unskilled, non-union, outstate" picture presented in recent Banner articles and letters My husband works for a Michigan-based contractor company that hires through the In­ ternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He is a licensed journeyman lineman (having completed a formal appren­ ticeship) working within OSHA guidelines. He has been a homeowner, taxpayer and community member in Barry County ail his adult life. He. too. has spent many sleepless nights in heat or cold repairing storm damage No one who has been waiting for power to he restored has ever been unhappy to see his truck in their neighborhood. These contractors fill a real need in an in­ dustry that provides a variety of services to an ever-changing customer base. They. too. do Mark 0. Christensen of Edward D. Jones * Why investors choose one mutual fund over another Put four peolc together at a table in a restaurant, and most likely, they will order four different entrees Who’s to say why they choose differently; perhaps it’s just a whim. Give four people a choice of mutual funds, and they loo will probably each pick a dif­ ferent fund. But hopefully the don’t base their decisions on whims. As more individual investors buy mutual funds, fund managers try harder to understand why investors choose one fund over another •• The need to diversify causes many investors • to look el a variety of funds, and three out of every four mutual fund shareholders today own three or more funds. The reason they ' select any particular fund, though, seems to ,-tbe performance. ;v In a random sample of more than 200 mutual fund investors, mere than half said their choice of funds was influenced by (he • fond’s latest one-to-five-year performance records This is unfortunate. Investments bought to meet long-term financial needs should not be chosen based on short-term per­ formance records. The guiding factors in choosing a mutual fund should be your invest­ ment objectives and risk tolerance. In addition to short-term performance, the survey also showed investors* other primary cons iderat ions in choosing mutual funds Management was the next moat important fac­ tor listed by 18.8 percent of lhe survey respondents Potential investors look for longevity and evaluate the track record of the individual who manages the fund. Perhaps investors are placing more cmptam on management as a result of the fact that mutual fund rating systems developed by various financial publications are beginning to evaluate management. However, only about 8 percent of the survey respondents considered magazine ratings important. More people (8.9 people) said they look to their brokers for I-recommendations. Most of de respondents agreed that mutual funds are not short-term investments. In fact, only about 14 percent followed daily price changes. About half checked prices monthly, and 20 percent admitted to weekly reviews. Less than 30 percent of those surveyed said I they try to "tune" the market — that is. guess the proper time, to buy or sell The survey also showed that investors who LEGAL NOTICES MOOTCAGE SALE i Dofouh hot occurr *d in o Mortgog* mod* by * Morion R. Ruprfrjht »o Michoel Prococcini. dated * February 14. 1r?95 and recorded on February 21. I 1995 in Uber 625 Pape 212. Barry County. Michigan records. The Mortgage will be foreclosed upon by •al* of lhe property at public auction »o the highest bidder on November 3. 1995 at 2:00 p.m. ot the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hotting. Michigan 49058. The property will bo •aid «o pay the amount then duo on the Mortgage, which amount currently H Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Throe Dollar, and 44/100 ($13,503 44). I together with interest at fifteen percent (15%) per J annum, legal coats. attorney foot, and any taxes and insurance that lhe Mortgagee pays before the * »O*O. The property is commonly known os 3590 . Lawrence Road. Hasting.. Michigan 49058 and is * legally described a. follows: P.P. 08-002-014-202-00 of Baltimore Township. Barry ' County. Michigan: * Commencing at a point on the North line of Seci tian 1«i. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, distant East ■330 00 feet from the North quarter post of said Sec­ tion. .hence continuing East along said North secr~Mun line. 165.00 feet, thence South 264.00 foot. I thence West 165.00 feet, thence North 264.00 foot [ to the place of beginning. And commencing ot a point on the North line of I lection 14. Town 2 North, Rango 8 West, distant ; East 495.00 feet from the North post, thence conti1 nutng East 85.00 feet, thence South 290.00 foot. ! thence West 250 00 feet, thence North 26.00 feet. I thence East 165.00 feet, thence North 264.00 feet J to the place of beginning. The rodempto.' period will be six (6) months from the dote of safe: however, if the property is abandonxd the redemption period will be thirty (30) days from the dote of sole. Dated: September 25. 1995 Michael Prococcini. Mortgagee WESSELING 8 BRACKMANN P.C. । Attorneys lor Mortgagee By: Douglat J. Brackmann 6439 28th Avenue Hudsotwtlie Michigan 49426 6164694185 Plan your‘last of the season' garage sale. Tell your plans to the community with an ad In the Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554 do not use brokers or advisers tend io sell their funds more quickly and return tn them much more slowly. Nine percent of those surveyed said any price drop would trigger them to sell, and another 6 percent would sell during a general market decline. TH majority of fund owners, however, said they would •lay the course until their objectives were met. The reason you buy a fund often governs the success of your investment Funds bought with little understanding and unreasonable ex­ pectations are often abandoned quickly. Knov your financial objectives when choosing mutual funds. As long as these ob­ jectives arc being met. stay the course Historic district is “a good deal” The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. close Chan8e (CREDIT PROBLEM) SPECIALIST 1 | we refinance ( ■ Eauung Mongage, | Land Contracts ( - Balloon Paymen:. t>je | Past Out Ta. er | , Divorce Senlement, | Cad. Out Renta! Propertie. | , ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS | . I 1-800-544-2626 1-517-645-0094 not want Michigan to become a "Right to Work" state with gutted OSHA standards and poorly trained workers Please do not think all contractors arc fly­ by-night operators who slink in. do a poor job. and then are gone. Many are hard­ working union members who take pride in the difficult job they do. Diane LaBtn Middleville Why should I vote for the historic district when I don’t live there? Because a rising tide lifts all ships. To The Editor: In a recent Hastings Banner, a letter sug­ gested that if property values go up because of the histone district. then taxes will rise. too. A lot of people are making this mistake, but it isn’t true, not any more When we approved Proposal A nearly two years ago to raise the state sales tax in ex­ change for property tax relief, the law also slated that property taxes could not go up more than the rate of inflation or a maximum of 5 percent a year. So. as homes in the histone district become more valuable, current owners are protected against big property tax hikes. That has nothing to do with the historic district or­ dinance. that’s state law. Financially speaking, the historic district sounds like a good deal to me. Historic districts everywhere else in Michigan have caused properly values to rise, but state law now protects owners from paying higher taxes until after the homes are sold. Then, the new owners will pay more taxes, but the present owners never will. Lynne Trahan Hastings - STOCKS - AT&T 63 Ameritech 52 Anheuser-Busch 64 Chrysler 54’/? CMS Energy 277. Coca Cola 70’/. Dow Chemical 72’/. Exxon 747. Family Dollar 17’/. Ford 307. General Motors 467? TCF Financial 607. Hastings Mfg. 27’/. IBM 967. 467. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 777? Kmart 107? Kellogg Company 737. McDonald’s 397? Sears 357? Southeast Mich. Gas 17’/? Spartan Motors 11 Upjohn 467Gold 384.10 Sliver 5.37 Dow Jones 4795.94 Volume 353,000,000 ’ Letters + ’/. —— +7. +2 + 7? —’/? —17. + 17. -•’/. + 17. + 17. + 17. —’/e + 67. —7. + 17? —17. —17. + 7< +1 Share local information with a friend, relative who's moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! + 1’/. + 27. —1.40 -.09 + 75.14 Many people who admire the beauty and quality of oldfashioned craftsmanship prefer to live in historic district homes. And they're willing to pay top dollar for the privilege. Someday, as homes in the Maple Ridge Historic District are sold, they’ll fetch higher and higher prices. Tbday’s owners are protected from higher taxes, but future buyers of such valuable homes will naturally pay more. That means there’ll be more money available to do good things for everyone who lives in Hastings. Vote YES! Nov. 7, 1995 For the Maple Ridge Historic District Paid for by the Friends of the Maple Ridge Historic District 526 W. Green St, Hastings, MI 49058 RESTAURANT: Burger King of Hastings NOW HIRING Assistant Managers Competitive wage and benefit package provided. Send resume to P.O. Box 3564, Kalamazoo, Ml 49003-3564. FREE ATTENTION 4th ward Residents: Councilmember MAUREEN KETCHUM seeks the opinion of taxpayers on City Hall's RUSH TO BUILD. On October 16, 1995, the current administration proposed relocating city services to other buildings or...BUILDING NEW ONES. Annual Fill Safety inspection All GM Vehicles! Any Model! Any Year! Hee oon»ts Free Coffee Free Cider How much money are you willing to spend to relocate City Hall? Do you favor increased taxes or spending what's left of the city's savings account to accomplish that goal? Our Master A.S.E. Certified Technicians will be perform­ ing inspections and giving estimates for repairs. Inspections Include: •Z •Z •Z •Z lZ •Z Hoses t/ Exhaust Cooling System iZ Steering & Suspension »Z lZ lZ *Z Brakes Belts For leaks Transmission All Fluids Tires Lights Our Police Department is currently housed in an unhealthy, deplorable environment and I believe we should support their move to an improved facility. Should they move In with the Fire Department (one public safety complex) or in the house next door to City Hall? If neither, then where? For recalls Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 am to Noon Get ready for winter today! To record your opinion, call 945-4929 by Thursday, October 26th and...watch for the PUBLIC HEARING announcements. Don't Miss Out!! BLANKENSTEIN PONTIAC, OLDSMOBILE, GMC TRUCK 328 North Michigan Avenue HASTINGS, Call 948-8000 Today! MAUREEN KETCHUM, 4th Ward Representative Survey not paid for at Taxpayers' expense. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 19, 1995 |Marie Gene Trumbull| DELTON - Marie Gene Trumbull, 74, Delton, passed away on Saturday October 14, 1995 at her residence. She was bom on February 3, 1921 in Battle Creek, the daughter of George & Lulls Smith. She was employed for 31 yean at Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek, retiring in 1982. Mrs. Trumbull was a member of the Prairie­ ville Bible Church and a former member of the Hickory Comers Legion Auxiliary. She loved cooking, playing cards and collecting antiques. She was married to El win DeRushia in 1955, he preceded her in death in 1958 She then married Henry Trumbull in 1962, he preceded her in death in 1989. She was also preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs James (Rose) Lampman of Delton; three sons, Jerry & Deniece Clark of Battle Creek, Corky Clark of Delton, Robert DeRushia of Delton; one step­ daughter, Virginia Moon of Paris. Tennessee; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Bertha Mellen of Battle Creek and Luella Smith of Plainwell; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday October 17, 1995 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Bernard Blair of the Prairieville Bible Church officiating. Buriai was in E Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. at the Church of wur Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for | F Area HASTINGS CHURCHES FREEPORT CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST, Vernon L Ma.). in­ terim psstor. (616) 948-4276 Sun a m.. Morning Worship II a m . Prayer Service Thursday. 7 p.m GRACE BIBLE CHURCH. (Formerly the Hasting? Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I irate East of Hastings Ros Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Somtev Service* 9 45 am. Bible Classes for ail ages 1040 A.M. Morning Wo. ship 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with George and Barb Kimpte 945-9116 6 30 p m Brbte study for ail Thuraday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study — Shanag your Faith October 22-25 Pastix* working Retreat, everyone CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way. Randall Hartman, Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11X0 a.m. Morning Woratap Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7X0 p.m Services for Adults. Teen* and Oddrea FLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 lacev Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor Stephen Wr<ht. (616) 754-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m Prayer time: Wednesdays. 7 00 p.m. Awaaa Program (3 yean old through 6th grade) Wednesdays. 6:30-8 p.m. Teen Center starts Saturday. Nov. 4. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M 79 Lawrence Hubtey. pastor, phone 945-3397. Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning: 9 30 a.m . Morning Worship; 11:00 a.m. Sunday School; 600 p.m.. Evening Wor­ ship. 7:15. Youth Fellowship Nursery for all services. Prayer mectay. 7X0 p m Wednesday INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Helena Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Ifinmter. Jim Sandusky Phone 944-40.5 Sunday Services - 9:30 a.m., Bible School. 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship. 6 00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m Wednesday, m home Bible uudy Call for location - 623-3110. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, pteaie call for more details. “Let's ftidd an Ark” Sunday School Drive. Sept 10 thru Oct. 29 Games, pruts and lots of fun Everyone welcome ST. MATTH'kS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Father Gate Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. Q~U IMBY UNITED weekdays or all day weekends METHODLS~i CHURCH M-79 SuMay Morning Mass 10:00 a m. West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge — 1928 Book of Common Prayer (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST a.m.; Worship II a.m.; After CHURCH, Corner State Rd., and School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m Boll wood St.. Rev. Daniel P O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 Graybill. Senior Panor Rev GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. Donald Brail. Asaocwe Pastor. 239 E. North St . Michael Amon. Rev Tod Clark. Youth Pastor Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Sunday 10 am Sunday School. II Oct 22-8X0 and 10:45 a m Holy a m Morning Worship. 6 p m Communion. 9 30 Sunday School Evening activities Wednesday 7 (all ages), 5:00 Youth Choir. 6X0 p.m. — share groups in venous Hidden Keys Thursday. Oct 19 homes Contact church office for 6:30 Children's Choir; 7:00 Adven­ info on these Prayer and Bible turers; 7X0 Adult choir. 8:00 AA. study at the church Saturday. Oct 21 — 10:00 WOODGROVE BRETHREN Catechism 2. 5X0 wedding, 8:00 CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 NA. Monday. Oct. 23 — 7:00 Staff Coats Grove Rond. Pastor Ben Her Meet. Tuesday. Oct. 24 - 7.00 SS ring. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Staff Wednesday. Oct 25 - 10:0 Church Service 10:30 Youth Wordwatcher*; 7:00 Evang meeting Wednesday, 6:00 p.m at me courtn onng sacs nincn. BARRY CO. CFUtftH OF HASTINGS ASSEMBLY U1 CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Xvr. GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Ml 49054 Sunday Ser­ Hastings. Mich James A. Camp­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ bell. Ptotor Sunday School 9:X ship 11 a.m.. Evgwiag Services 6 a.a*., daaaes for all ages. Morning p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 Worship 1045 a m Nursery pro p.m. Norman Herron. Minister vidad Sunday Evening Service. 6 Phone 945-2938 Bible Surrey on p.m. Wednesday activities 7tOC videos m the home Free Bible Cor­ p m arc Rainbows or JJ Bible respondence Course. Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club or Junior Btbk ST. ROSE CATHOLIC Qua (apes 8-12); Youth Mmmric CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson or Teen Bible Qua (^es 13-19). Adult Bible Study No age limits THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, ?750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Psator. Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday worship 9:00 a m. and 10:45 am. Sunday Children's church Tuesday prayer and share tunc 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH •meeting al 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God budding). 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday t Morning Prayer 2nd and 4<h Sundays 1921 prayer book used at all ser rices. For more infor­ mation call 944-9327 or Rev. Deacon David Hustwick at 944-2101. St. Andrew's is a pari of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway, Hasting* Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a m and 11:00 am; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 pm Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Hastings Men* FIRST BArtlbl CHLKCH, 309 Barber Rd E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan Breakfast will be meeting lhe third 944-8004 Kevin Sharkey. Senior Saturday of each month until further notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis Paator James R Barren. Asst Paator Sunday Services: Sunday at 945-5365 School 945 a.as.. names far all NASHVILLE agM; 11X0 a m. Ifnrwag Worship Service. Jr. Church up to. 4th ST. CYRIL’S * Cm a MULIC Grade. 6X0. Evening Service. CHURCH, Nashville FlUser Wednesday: 6:30 Awoa Clubs Charles Fisher. Paator A mission "TfXi p.m.. Teens m Housemar of St Rose Catholic Church Hail; 7X0 p.m.. Adults Prayer Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a m. meetmg. 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choii GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple CEDAR CkEEK BIBLE, Cedar Valley High School Pastor Don Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285 Time Before the Service Nursery, Sunday School at 10X0 a m ; Wor atrip 11:00 a.m. ; Service at children i ministry, youth group, 6X0p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training 7X0 p.m AREA I he Church Page is raid for oy The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA HMtinQ, md L*, OdMM WMN FUNtRAL HOMI Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED Of Hast Ing* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Heatings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings, Michigan FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hasting*. Michigan G Kent Kriter. Pasior Sally C Kdter. D.C.E. Becky Outer, Program/Youth Director. Thursday. Oct. 19 - 4:00-7X0 p.m. RUM­ MAGE SALE? Ute Center St en­ trance 7X0 Chnatmn Life Studies Tape FI of the Gary Smalley Series. “Hidden Key* to Loving Relation ships” NURSERY WILL BE PROVIDED Friday, Oct 20 9:00-4:00 p.m. RUMMAGE SALE? Sunday. Oct. 22 • —STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY*” 8X0 am Chou rehearsal 9 30 a m. and 11X0 a m. Morning Wor­ ship (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery ts provtded for both services 9:50 a.m. Church School for all ages 10:30 a m “Coffee Hour" in the During Room. 11:20 am Children's Church; 6:00 p.m. Middle High Youth Fellowship Basketball A Volleyball. Hasting* Middle School West Gym. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth Fellowship Basketball A Volleyball. Hastings Middle School West Gym. Monday. Oct. 23 - 7X0 p.m. Muston Committee meeting. 7:00 p.m. Parent/Youth Advisory Committee meeting Tuesday. Oct. 24 - 7X0 p.m. Stephen Ministers Wednesday. Oct. 25 - 7X0 p m Choir rehearsal Thursday. Oct. 26 - 9:30 a.m. Circle Study Leader* meet with Pastor Keller Dorothy Ross LAKE ODESSA - Winnie Pearl Shetteriy, 89, of Lake Odessa, passed away on Monday October 16, 1995 at Pennock Hospital of Hutings. She wu bom on April 15, 1906 in Barry County, the daughter of Frank and Minnie (Lechleitner) Bryans. She graduated from Hastings High School and from Butterworth School of Nursing in 1929. 6 SHELBYVUJLE . Dorothy Ross. 94. of Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday October She was born on July 2i, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of Charles and Nettie Carlton. Her family homesteaded the large Island on Gun Lake and she owned and operated Ross Resort with her husband Percy for many yean. She was a 50 year member of Grand Chapter of Michigan Order of Eastern Stir Kalamazoo Corinthian Chapter 8123, a member of Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce and Lhe Gun Lake Protective Association. She married Percy H. Ross on February 25, 1927. She was preceded in death by an infant son and a sister, Cleo Sornbury Surviving are her husband, Percy; daughter and son-ir-law, Gloria and Rocky Landman of Shelbyville; three grandsons; one granddaugh­ ter; two great grandsons; niece, Dorothy and Jack Early of Kalamazoo; cousin, James and Avia Harper of Plainwell. At her request, cremation has taken place. A Private Family Graveside Service will take place at Oakhill Cemetery in Orangeville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Aviok Funeral Home, Cremation Society of Michigan. Schoolcraft. Helen O. Shasky| FORMERLY OF CLOVERDALE - Helen O. Shasky, 90, formerly of Cloverdale, passed away on Tuesday October 10,1995 at Borgess Medical Center. She wu born on October 28,1904 in Liberty Center, Ohio, the daughter of Frank M. Fair­ child and Emma C. Osterhaut. She was employed for several years as a Demal Assistant to the late Dr. Richard Kellogg, DD.S. She was also employed in the Infam Nursery at Bronson Hospital for several years. Mrs. Shasky wu a life long member of the Battle Creek Seventh Day Adventist Tabernacle. She wu the youngest of 10 children. She did volunteer work u a Chaplain Assistant at the Battle Creek San for several years. She wu an accomplished Artist in Oil Paintings, wrote words and music Hut were rec orded, deve loped many original programs, reading and skits. Her father was a Seventh Day Adventist Minister and Evangelist in Ohio for many yean. She wu married to Charles D. Shasky. He preceded her in death in 1969. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. June Simmons of Delton; one son, Charles D. Shasky, Jr. of Niles’, four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Kerchner of Arcadia, Florida. Graveside Services were held on Thursday October 12, 1995 at Bedford Cemeter with Pastor Larry Yeagley officiating. Burial was in Bedford Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Battle Creek Academy. Envelopes available at the funeral home and service. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. |Lawraux L. Adams schools there. He moved to Hastings in 1939 from Grand Rapids. Mr. Adams was a Veteran of World War IL serving in the Army Air Corps. He married Fern Phelps in 1933. The marriage ended in divorce and she is now deceased. He then married Wilimina (Good­ rich) Wares on January 31, 1960. He was employed as an Interior Decorator for over 60 years. He wu also employed 5 years at the E.W. Bliss Company and a partner in the former Adams & Furrow Decorating Service of Hastings for 15 yean. He wu a member of Bible Missionary Church of Hastings. He was an avid trombon­ ist, enjoyed all brass musical instruments, sing­ ing and gardening. He wu also preceded in death by a three month old infant son, Larry Lisle Adams; brother, Merwin Adams; son-in-law, Robert Cronover. Surviving are his wife, Mina; five daughters and husbands, Dorothy & Larry Conklin of Hutings, Beverly & Norman Richards of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Joyce A Ralph Alvarez of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, Peggy & Dan Wilson of Dowling. Kay & Robert Simington □f Amherst, Ohio; son and wife, Terry A Rebecca Adams of Salt Lake City, Utah; step­ daughter, Norma Cronover of Hutings; step­ daughter and husband, Joan A Joe Grigu of Hutings; 29 grandchildren; 29 great grandchil­ dren, brother, Paul Adams of Byron Center. Visitation will be held on Thursday October 19, 1995 from 2.004:00 A 7:00-9:00 P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hutings. viH Funeral Services will be held on Friday October 20, 1995 at 10:30am at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend George C. Stevenson officiating. Burial will be in the Hutings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bible Missionary Church of Hastings. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hutings. DELUXE APARTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR LEASE We are now accepting application* for one and two bedroom apartment* located in Hastings Monthly rent is $525 and $565 respectively. One month's rent a* security deposit. Your apartment feature: • Natural Gas, Hot Water Heat Included • Attached Garage with Auto Opener • Barrier Free Design (1 bdr. only) • Porch/Bakony • Air Conditioning • Cable Ready • 1 sundry on Premise* • Automatic Dishwasher Please call Leonard at 948-2308 after 6 p.m. for more information. or page Bill at 230-3439 and leave your number. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Paator Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Chnstian Education Craig Stapert. Music Coordinator and Organtst. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 am. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.. Worship 11X0 a.m. — with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8; Youth Fellowship 5:30 p m WEDNESDAYS Fami­ ly Church Night - Prepared light meal 6 00 p.m.. Bible Study and Activities for Kids 645 p.m . First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all age* THURSDAY Children's Chow 4 00 p.m.. Youth Handbells 4 0 p.m . Adult Hand­ bell Choir 6:30 p tn . Chancel Choir 7:30 p m Friday. Oct 20 — Swiss steak and chicken fundraiser dinner for Barry County Habitat for Humility 4 30 io 7 00 p m Satur day. Oct 21 - Goodwill Class Putluck'Program 6 00 p m Sun­ day. Oct. 22 — New Member Orientation Clast 9 30 a.m . Special Musk by Sunday Schcnl children dunng worship service Monday. Oct 23 — Joy and Chan­ ty U M Women Circles. 7:30 p.m Wednesday. Oct. 25 — Faith and Hope U M Women Circles. 9 30 a m . Ruth U M Women Circle. 1X0 pm Thursday. Oct. 26 — Rummage Sate 8 00 im io 6 00 pm SUPPORT GROUPS VIP i (Visually Impaired Per­ sons) 9 30 a m first Friday of month September thru May. Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12 Noon Mon­ day. Wednesday and Friday, and 8 00 p m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12:30 p m Wednesdays. TOPS No 338 - 9 15 a m Thursdays | HASTINGS - Lawrence L. Adams, 80, of Hastings, passed awiy on Tuesday October 17, 1995 at TenderCare of Hutings. Mr. Adams wu born on June 24, 1915 in Sandusky, Wisconsin, the son of Lyle & Ethel (Frost) Adams. He wu raised in Grand Rapids and attended ^Castings _Rrea Chamber of Commerce J&nnuaC (Dinner Triday, November 10, 1995 6 o’cCoch^to 12 o’cCocf Hastings Country CCu6, 1550 Worth (Broadway, Hastings, (Michigan She wu married to Dale Shetteriy on June 4, 1930 in Potterville. He preceded her in death on April 11. 1992. Mrs. Shetteriy worked at Pennock Hospital for a year and then for several yean for Df. Hoffs and Dr. Tromp in Lake Odessa. She alto worked as a migrant nurse during the summer­ time for 5 years, worked for the Bloodmobile program and also as School Camp nurse. She wu a member of the First Congrega­ tional Church of Lake Odessa, the Church Womens Society, West Sebewa Community Club and wu a 4H leader for several yean. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, John and Linden Bryans. Surviving are one son, Philip (Betty) Shet­ teriy of Lake Odessa; three daughters, Shirley (Robert) Chapman of South Rockwood, Joy (Jack) Wickham of Lake Odessa, Linda (Arnold) Kenneson of New Fields, New Hampshire; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grand­ children, three sisters, Mary Herbert of Lake Odessa, Grace Walton of Middleville, Ione Fletcher of Muir. Funeral Services were held oo Wednesday October 18,1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Keith McIver officiating. Interment wu in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to tile 4H Foundation, the Congregational Church or a Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. HASTINGS - John H. Berry, 74, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Wednesday October It, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home. LEGAL NOTICES i MOWTGAGE SAL£ Duloult hos occurred in a Mongcg* made by Morton R. Rupright to Russell A. Klein ond Corile A. Klein, dated March 31. 1995 and recorded on April 10. 1995 in Liber 628 Page 82. Barry County. Michigan records. The AAortgogo will bo (oredoMd upon by sole of the property ot public auction to the highest bidder on November 3. 1995 ot 2X0 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. The property will be sold to pay the amount then duo on the Martgoge. which amount currently is Sixteen Thou­ sand Twenty Six Dollars ond 12/100 (|16.O26.1>). together with interest at fifteen percent (15%) per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any tami ond insurance tho' the Mortgagee pays before the •0*0. Tho property is commonly known a*: 3990 Lawrence Road. Hastings, Michigan 49050 and is legally described at follows: P.P. 04-002-014-202-00 of Baltimore Township. Ba4ry County. Michigan: Commencing at a point on tho North line of Sec­ tion 14, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, distant East 330.00 foot from the North quarter post of sold Sec­ tion. thence continuing Eos) along said North sec­ tion line, 165.00 feet, thence South 264.00 foot, thence West 165.00 foot, thence North 264.00 feet to the place of beginning. And commencing at a point on the North line of Section 14. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, distant fait 495 00 feet from the North post thence coati nuing East 85.00 feet, thence South 290.00 feet, thence West 250.00 feet, thence North 26.00 feet thence East 165.00 feet, thence North 264.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period will be six (6) months from the dote of sole: however, if the property is abandoned, tho redemption period will bo thirty (30) days from the date of sole Dated September 25. 1995 Russell A. Klein. Mortgagee Carole A. Klein. Mortgagee WESSELING 4 BRACKMANN P C. Attorneys for Mortgagee By Douglas J. Brackmann 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville. Michigan 49426 616-669-0185 , Who Can Solve This Problem? Tou andyour guests are cordially invited to attend an exclusive and memorable evening. (Please join usfor an elegant dinner, musical entertainment and a specialguest speaker. $30 per plate - Chamber Members and their guests $40 per plate - Won-Chamber Members ‘Hfsenations are non-refundable (Buffet catered by the County Seat <Rfstaurant Invited Quest Speaker, Qovemor ‘Engler Jaez/Classical Music Selection performed by The Clifford Music Qroup fit tendance u limited to 180. Seating arrangements wdT be based upon receipt of KS^P Pfspend by October 31, 1995 to Chamber Office IJS'E. Court St.. Hastings 49058 Right now. in some school districts, third graders are learning how lo solve this equation And in some school districts, sixth graders are learning. But there are still some school districts where seniors will receive a diploma without ever having to face lhe question. Insist on higher academic school district. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 19, 1995 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... by Catherine Lucas Some residents of Woodland, including Gayle Chase, Tricia Duits and Shirley Kilmer, have been putting out Christmas eve luminaries on Broadway and Main Street and on M-43 east of the village for a couple of years. A few residents have been bearing all the costs of this project. This group plans to have a bake sale Friday. Oct. 20. at the Ionia County National Bank. Woodland branch, during bank hours to help with those ex­ penses. They have opened a savings account for the proceeds and for any cash contribu­ tions that are made to lhe luminary fund. They need baked goods, candy or other Loftus 40th anniversary planned You are invited to join in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J Loftus and Mr. and Mrs. Austin F. Loftus. There will he an open house buffet on Oct. 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Knights of Col­ umbus Hail. 1240 W. State Rd.. Hastings. No presents please The gift of your presence is the greatest gift of all. If you arc Carpenter 44th anniversary set . : : J . Celebrating 44 wonderful years of marriage together, Leon L. Carpenter of Lansing mar­ ried Juanita Betty Thtede of Cedar Springs on Ort. 20, 1951. They eloped to Toledo. Ohio. The couple have five children: Wilma Jean Carpenter. Robert Lynn Carpenter, Gale Marie Carpenter. Rood) Lee Carpenter and Corine Daphmc Carpenter and 11 grand­ children. Their names are Shirley and Sheldon Skinner, Annette. Joe. Shane and Jordon Carpenter. Angela and Jake Carpenter. Brandon Carpenter. Dustin Kline, and Corey Dibell. They live al 18 U Drive, Hastings. They are going on lo 45 glorious years next year! Kohn s to celebrate 25th anniversary Terry and Teresa (Bowman) Kohn, were married Oct. 24. 1970. They have three children; Tanya. Tracy, and Trent, and four grandchildren. You can send them your con­ gratulations at 1130. S. Park. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Haapala-Sutherland engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Roger Haapala Sr. of Rockland. Ml and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Sutherland of Woodland. MI are proud to an­ nounce the engagement of their children Danielle JoAnn Haapala and Leon Paul Sutherland. Danielle is a 1993 graduate of Ontonagon High Schoo* and » 1994 graduate of Gogebic Community College. She is currently employed at Maple Manor nursing home. Leon, a 1988 graduate of Lake wood High Sch«xil, and a 1993 graduate of Western Michigan University is currently teaching at the Ontonagon area schools. An April 1996 wedding is being planned. LEGAL NOTICE HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Rafuiar Board Mooting Michael Karl Shanley . Delton and Jennifer Mane VanDyk. Delton Thomas Joseph Plochocki. Jr.. Hastings and Tina Marie Rupright. Hastings. David Allen Hawkins, Battle Creek and Tammy Lynn Lyttle. Battle Creek. Nathan Richard Winick. Hastings and Kathryn Mary Witker, Hastings. Thomas Allen Weigel. Hastings and Debra Louise Martin Hogan. Grand Ledge Dennis Francis Stump. Hastings and Joan Demond. Hastings. Daniel Eric Rinkleka. Hastings and Michelle Dawn Clift. Hastings. Patrick William Coltson, Hastings and Dawn Marie Liddell. Hastings. James Elmer Rush. Battle Creek and Dons Caiol Lind. Battle Creek. Jeffrey Marc Curry. Shelbyville and Shelley Mane Buckhout. Shelbyville Chad Steven Risner. Plainwell and Michele Annette Obenour. Delton. Raffec David Johns. II. Hastings and Joann Elaine Howell. Hastings. William Lee Hall. Wayland and Denice Ann Bouterse. Wayland October 9 1995 - 7 00 p.m. Six board mambar* pratant. Thomas abtant Savantaan guatt* Appointed Back with chairperson Approved minutes accepted treasurer s report. Adopted 1996 budget Arnendod 1995 budget Pay outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8 20 p.m. Submitted by Bonnie L. Cruttenden Clerk Attested to by: Franklin C. Beckwith (10/19) RUTLAND CHATTER TOWNSHIP October II 1995 Regular meeting was called to order at 7 30 p.m. Present: Hansford. Mun joy, Palmer. House. Ed­ wards. Commissioner James. Pot Sharpe. Gerald Feenstro. lorry Berry. John VonderMolen ond two residents. Absent. Bradley ond Bedford. Third quarter budget adjustments approved Reports of Treasurer and Zoning Adm. received and placed on file. Approved the Planning Commissions recommen­ dation to rexone "08-13-006-004-00 from "Al" to Vouchers in the amount of $20 562 85 approved for payment Adjournment at 8:04 p.m Respectfully submitted Barbara Bedford Clerk Attested to by Robert M. Edwards Supervisor (10/19) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for TASK FORCE The City of Hastings is seeking individuals who would like to serve on a Policy Task Force to study and evaluate City facilities and properties and make recommendations to the City Council to provide for future municipal operations, needs and associated development. Those interested should write or call giving their name, address, phone, occupation, number of years lived in Hastings, educational background, and particular qualifications that would be beneficial to the Task Force. We are looking for people with a wide range of backgrounds to represent the community in this body. The requested information will be accepted until 12.-00 noon on Wednesday. November 8. 1995 by Administrative Assistant, Francie Brummel at City Hall, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058, or you may call her at (616) 945-2468 to give the information verbally. Nine Task Force members will be appointed by Mayor Gray and confirmed by the City Council on November 13.1995 at the regular Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The Task Force will meet with MC Smith Associates and Architectural Group. Inc. at the first organizational meeting on November 16.1995 at 4:30 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers. If you have questions about the role of the Task Force or proposed study please call Ms. Brummel at the above number. items to sell and they need workers to help staff the sale. The unofficial committee sold caramel com in the park over Labor Day weekend and now have a few dollars toward the expenses, but any donations of money, time or materi­ als for the bake sale or for the Christmas project would be gratefully accepted. Anyone who can help is asked to call Gayle Chase at 367-4068. Tricia Duits at 367-4348 or Shirley Kilmer at 367-4031. The Rev. Carl Litchfield said the public dinner at Welcome Comers United Brethren Church Friday, Oct. 27, will be chicken, meat loaf and chop suey. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society held its October meeting at the Lake Manor dining room on Emerson Street next to the depot last Thursday evening Lynda Cobb reported that the depot again will be included in Christmas Round the Town on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. There will be a two-day bake sale, and white elephant and craft items all day Friday and from 10 a.m. io 5 p.m. on Saturday. The fourth-grade class of Dana Traub will make decorations and decorate the tree in the depot this year. The planned program had been postponed again, but Nettie Koops kindly presented a program about lhe history and craft of quilt­ ing. She said when tbe earliest colonists came from England to America they brought their own form of quilted garments with them. Many of the men had quilled vests and the women wore quilled skirts, as this form of material bolds heat very well. The Woodland Lions Club met in their den on Main Street the second veek in Oc­ tober. A member, the Rev. Ward Pierce, gave a report on a disaster relief drill he re­ cently attended that was held in Virginia for all of Michigan and another training program where he had helping in leaching catas­ trophic disaster response. That exercise was held in Louisiana. Pierce spent four days in Barryville, Va., where federal agencies sponsored a program just for Michigan. He represented the stale s volunteer agencies. Michigan has 83 coun­ ties and each has a disaster coordinator, plus some major cities also have such an officer. Pierce reported that disaster response agen­ cies are starting to train and prepare for acts of terrorism rather than try to treat them as natural disasters. He said in closing that Michigan has one of the better state disaster programs. The Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Missionary Society held its October dinner on Wednesday last week. Evelyn Goodrich and Novella Whited were hostesses and Tom and Doris Nlethamer load up their lunch trays al Zion Lutheran. served ham. Extras included candied yams, scalloped potatoes, several vegetables and desserts. The Zion Lutheran bazaar and luncheon last Saturday was well attended. 1 had beef stew prepared by Harold Stannard and Mar­ garet Brodbeck. They also served Michigan white bean soup and sandwiches. The homemade pies were plentiful and no one had to leave hungry. The sanctuary was decorated with 91 hand- made quills that had been made during the y.*ar to be sent to Lutheran World Relief Lucj Jordan had made 50 of the tied com­ forters, Virginia Roberts 14. Alma Smith 20 and Dumice Vroman had put together and finished seven. A few more were for sale at the bazaar to earn money to buy supplies for next year's quilts, as this is an ongoing pro­ ject lhe members of Zion Lutheran continue from year to year. After being shown to church attenders Sunday, the comforters were to be packed and shipped to be distributed by Lutheran World Relief Agency anywhere in the world they are needed. People who came to the bazaar enjoyed seeing the quilts spread over the pews for the next morning's worship service. Shirley Murphy, who was librarian at lhe Woodland Township Spindler Memorial Li­ brary from 1962 to 1968, when she was Shirley Studt, dropped in at the Woodland Township Spindler Memorial Library Satur­ day afternoon. She now lives in Eaton Rapids, where she is a member of the library board. Murphy(Studt) was interested in the new । research room. WhHe she was there, Edna Wise also came In. so we had 33 years of Woodland library experience between us to discuss. It was a good visit for me. 1 hope the other two also enjoyed it. Wayne and Margaret M us bach visited his uncle and aunt. Harlan and Ethel Robeson (formerly of Lake Odessa), in Kentucky two weeks ago. They then drove through Ken­ tucky, West Virginia. Pennsylvania and New York to visit her sister, Kay, and husband, Jim Kreider. After leaving the Kreiders', they visited Thousand Island in Lake Ontario, came across Ontario and through Toronto back to Woodland. Margaret said they had they nice weather and good fall color until the last day which was Saturday, when they ran into rain in Toronto and it followed them borne. They were gone nine days. Doug and Judy MacKcnzie now have a grandson. He was bom to Dan and Yvonne MacKcnzie Lynn al Butterworth Hospital on Oct. 5 and was named Jeremy Vincent Lynn. He and mother soon came home and both arc doing well. Lexie, age 2, thinks he*s won­ derful. They are still in Grandpa Odo Smith’s house waiting for their new home near Grand Rapids to be finished. Bette Makley told me this morning that Thomapple is planning a 100th birthday cel­ ebration for six of its residents. Her mother. Ethelyn Chase. Grace Gilson. Florence Glen. Bonita Lockwood, Floyd Miller and Claire Puffpaf. Invitations will be issued by the families of the honorees, but cards would be welcome at any time. Chase will not be 100 until February, but the party will be held Friday at 2:15. Preparations are going full speed ahead for the Woodland United Methodist bazaar Oct 28. The rugs are at the church and Jean Schwaning, bazaar chairman, has planned a luncheon menu of chili, broccoli cheese soup, assorted sandwiches, beverages and cakes. The recycling in will be at the Woodland Township building parking lot this weekend. Things to be recycled need only to be sorted into paper-cardboard and other. Parents are asked to see that the children do not climb in and out of the recycling bins because of the many hazards, including bro­ ken glass and falling In or out. The town­ ship cannot hire a 24-hour guard; so citizens have to act responsibly if they want the re­ cycling service to continue. Alice Forshey reports the Lakewood Vol­ unteer Ambulance organization had a suc­ cessful rummage, bake '-ale and luncheon Friday and Saturday. There were several She said tbe two ambulances are keeping busy with the new paramedic license (advanced life support) and paramedics are on duty 24 hours every day. ACTION AUCTION SATURDAY_________ OCTOBER 21,1995___________ 7;05 AM Hundreds of Items Will Be Sold at BARGAIN" PRICES! Here’s Just A Sample: 1996 Viking Pop-Up Camper Ritscma Trailer Sales SEE FULL PAGE AUCTION BILL IN THIS WEEKS REMINDER! M 37/M 43 West of Hastings Michigan A ToroLawn Tracior A with 44" Mower & 42" Snow Blade! "Dutch" Barn 5 HP Troy-Bilt Chipper/Shredder RCA D.S.S. Satellite System True Value Lawn A Garden A Power Equipment 301 East Stale Street Michigan Dutch Barns M SO 7 Miles West of Dike Odessa Hastings MC Supply LTD ^M-37 South. Hastings^ 100.1 FM HASTINGS WORLD S BEST COUNTRY HITS' King’s Music Center Electronics A Appliance West Stale St. Hastings HID OS THESE ESI HIM. ITEMS R.uinJ Tnp Puxxenger tarry Far (1996 Mu htgan ( arferry HM\ 29~ Red!me Racer Hayy Hike K to Ikf-Frem-heelcr Hike Shop. (.rund Rapid' I Pint nd Of Handmade fudge Shipped To Yau Each Month Far t Yeur-Marxhull'y Fudge. Mackinaw (liy // Overnight 1/ l.ihyun //<*w lied A Hrrukfu\t 4/ (.recnvillc With / uni h At / oafcry (ilttrr tn Hlanchurd Htth .4 $.<• ( crtificalc 4/ Their ( aunfry Shapy Mut\u A Red Detuumy lpplev-\AS tarot Murkci SSU ( cmfuaie-llcdduc'y Sailx. Sachville S2S (. errificafe-Meyerx Hornetmm liakcn. l ake Odcxca $.<• t enifuate- Middleville / local A (.ift Dining (ffhfii aie-Middlevilla Inn (.old ( ord ( iwnplcle Menh Far Two(nukeTliurTeLliultle<.rcek Daylthcy A HtaJay-Engteurlh Gardenx. Hopkmy Frozen (.akev-lluMingy Dairy (lueen. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 19, 1995 Claire Kind LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATI OF MICHIGAN M TMf CMCUfT COUNT FOR TMf COUNTY OF IA NR Y ORDER OF PUBLICATION k No. 95-418-00 F. OONITA I COVM.Lt PlotortiH. WtNOtll C COVKLE JU.. Dolondont HON JAMES H FISHES MkKooI J McFhdhp* (F33715) AtHxnoy for Plaintiff DiMMESS McPHILUPS * OOHfMTY 221 South Broodway Hotting*. Ml 49058 616/945 9596 At a »4M»ion of told Court hold in tho City of Hatting*. State of Michigan, on tho 19th day of September. 1995. PRESENT Honorable Jomot H. Fither. Circuit Judge. On tho 4th day of August. 1995. on action was filed by Donito L. Coville. Plaintiff, against Wendell C. Coville. Jr.. Defendant, in this Court to obtain a Judgment of Divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that tho Defendant Wondoll C. Coville. Jr., shall answer or take such other action os may be permitted by law on or before the 16th day of November 1995. Failure to comoly with this order will result in a judgment by defa It against such defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this Court. James H Fisher. Circuit Judge Michael J. McPhJI.pt (P33715) Attorney for Plaintiff CHMMERS MCPHILLIPS A DOHERTY 221 So< th Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (10-19) Filo No 95-21728-IE Estate of VIRGINIA ROSE BENEDICT. Deceased Social Security No 373 24-6282. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by rhe following: The decedent, whose last known address was 1201 S. Pork Street. Harting*. Michigan 49058 died 8/30-95. An instrument doted 8/16/95 has been admitted as the will of the deceased Creditors of tho deceased ore notified that oil claims ogam*i tho estate will be forever barred unless presented to lhe independent persona! representative. Charles Bondict 1302 S. Pork Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. or to both the in­ dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings, Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date ol publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will thereafior assigned and distributed to the person* entitled to H. Jeffery L Youngsma (P40393) Siegel. Hudson. Gee * Youngsma 607 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (10/19) Default h« occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage made by DEXTER W GRIFFIN and THAIS H GRIFFIN, os his wife ond tn her own right, ond BLAKE W. GRIFFIN, a single person (collectively Mortgagor ) to THE FEDERAL LAND BANK (X SAINT PAUL, a corporation having its principal of­ fice at 375 Jackson Street. St. Paul. Minnesota 55)01 dated Moy 21. 1976 ond recorded in the of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on June 4 1976 in liber 226 Pogo 627 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL was subsequently known os FARM CREDIT BANK OF ST PAUL ond is now known os AGRIBANK FCB (the Mortgagee ) Deafer W. Griffin ond Janice J Griffin, as his wife ond Belinda L. Gould. Trustee, subsequently entered into on unrecorded reamorfixation agreement with Mortgagee os evidenced by instrument dated August 3. 1978. The mortgage and reomortizotion agreement described herein ore collectively referred to os the Mortgage. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare ond hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due ond payable forthwith As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due lor principal ond interest on the Mortgage the sum of Twenty Sis Thousand Eight Hundred Eleven and 06 100 Dollars ($26 811.06) No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any port thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in the Mortgage and ihe statute in such cose mode and provided, ond to pay the above amount with interest, os provided m the Mortgage and all legal costs charges ond expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by low. and all taxes ond insurance premiums paid by ihe undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will bo foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged promises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the oast en­ trance of the Barry County Courthouse located in Hostings. Michigan on Thursday. October 26. 1995. of two o'clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage ore situated in the Township of Maple Grove. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described os follows NW'/a except commencing at the North quarter post, thence South along quarter line 19 rods, thence West 8 rods, tnence Northerly to a point 10 rods West of beginning, thence East to point of beginning, all in Section 25. T2N, R7W. Subject to existing highways, easements; and rights-of-way of record together with all the tenements, hereditaments, ond appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be twelve (12) months from the dote of sole. Dated September 28 1995 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL now known os AGRIBANK FCB Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS 8 JUDO LLP 900 Oid Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rap.dt Ml 49503 2489 (616)752-2000 (10-19) HOME FOR SALE — By Owner Across from the 6th Tee at Hastings Country Club. Approx. 3750 so. ft. Livina Soace • 4 Bedrooms • 2Vt Baths • Cedar and B'ick Exterior • 3 Lots for Privacy • High Efficiency Gas Forced Air • Central Air Conditioning • 38x18 In-Ground Cement Pool • Finished Basement • 3 Fireplaces • 10 Station Spnnkler System • Professional Landscaping • Oak Trim and Doors • Main Floor Laundry • Study/Library • Complete Ozone Water Purifying Steam Includes Pool and Spnnkler Syr turn • Master Suite Includes Walk-In Closet and Jacuzzi • Family Room • Formal Dining and Living Rooms • Wired for Stereo Speakers fhroughout House and Poolside • Includes Window Treatments and Most Appliances • Located on Comer of Indian Hills and Country Club Drive. Ann Landers Tardy lumps Dear Ann Landers: My 17-year-old daughter is driving me crazy. "Eloise" is chronically late for everything. It has gotten so bad that she failed two subjects last term because of her tardiness. Her teacher called me numerous times to let me know that Eloise was on very thin ice. She invariably waits until the last minute to hand in work. School isn't her only problem She cannot seem to get to her after-school job on time. Her social life is also at risk. Her friends become angry when they are forced to wait for her time and time again. It's amazing she has any friends left. I’ve tried making time chans for her. but it hasn’t worked. Her counselor at school has experimented with different methods without success Getting up 15 minutes early isn’t ef­ fective. She always manages io dawdle away lhe extra time. Reminding her every 10 minutes to hurry up makes her angry and ac­ tually slows her down. Eloise’s behavior is affecting everyone around her. She had to go to summer school, which meant the family vacation had to be postponed. Ann. I love my daughter, but I am aware that she needs to change her behavior. If she doesn't, it will affect her ail through life. She does not like hearing this. Can you give me any suggestions that will help all of us? — Procrastinator's Mom Dear Mom: Your daughter is unwittingly setting herself up to fail, and you've become an enabler. Try letting her take her lumps She should reap what she sows. If this doesn't work. I suggest professional help. Odd names Dear Ann Landers: I enjoyed the letters in your column from people with unusual names, such as Rose Rose and all those folks named Mason Dixon. Can you find room for one more? On Christmas Eve a few years ago. I was watch commander of an outlying station of the Los Angeles Police Department and about to authorize an arrest of a rowdy inebriate. The arrest report seemed in order until 1 noticed the defendant's name. It was. so help me. Christ Christ. 1 wasn't about to become trapped in what I was certain was an April Fool's joke on Christmas Eve. The arresting officer assured me. however, that the name was correct and the arrestee had a lengthy record. I called Central Records and was informed that the name was indeed Christ Christ and the defen­ dant's birthplace was Bethlehem. Pa. I then began to make a hobby of collecting odd names from all over the country. Here is an abbreviated list: Robbin Droppings. Dan Dniff. Kit Ann Kaboodle. Cheri Pins. Tab Collar. Rock Pile. Billy Klubb. Polly Gkxt. Dons Closed. Rhoda Bike. Gay Libb. Pat Fanny. Penny Hooker and Isabelle Ringing. This list is for real. Ann. Every one of those names belongs to a living person. - Sgt. J.D. (Retired). Costa Mesa. Calif. Dear Sgt.: Many readers wrote about odd and off-beat names, but your list could have been compiled only by a person with a great sense of humor. Thanks for writing. And let’s hear from you again. Gem of the Day: A golfer, lost in the rough, asked his caddie. "Why do you keep looking at your watch?" •'It isn’t a watch." replied the caddie. "Il’s a compass.” Price $310,000 call948-8400 for appointment X.______________________________________ BOY, Man and Bonnie Daugherty of Lake Odessa would like to announce the birth of their new baby boy. Bret Matthew. bom Sept 18. 1995 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Bret was 10 lbs., 4 ozs and 23 inches long. GIRL, Morgan Mackenzie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 29 at 10:27 a.m. to Paula and Willard Pierce, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. * oz. and 20 inches long. GIRL. Madeline Ashleigh, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 2 at 5:53 p.m. to Pamela and Jar.k Hobert, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 5*6 czs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Cole Andrew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 3 at 9:52 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Chris Keizer. Hastings, weighing 7*6 lbs. and 21 inches long. c7Q)hip Up Kitchen Il’s easy with a little help from HomeCrest Start with buying any style of HomeCrest cabinetry, and well give you a BOY, Eric Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 7 at 2:31 p.m. to Diane Nisse and Ken Ramsey. Hastings, weighing 10 lbs.. 1 oz. and 21 inches long. Kitchen Aid multi-function stand mixer for FREE' Choose from HomeCrest s wide selection of styles featuring quality SOW wood doors .n today s IpI ir=T (~1 (FT most popular wood finishes — . plus white and laminates II—1 J1—10—‘ilMjLzdlcil oner enus October 3t t995 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat. 9 to 12 105 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 KITCHEN * BATH DESIGN Dear Ann Ijindcn: There is m> much negative news these days thai the act ol kind ness letters in your column arc like a breath <11 fresh air. Here’s my rtory: I was flying from Lm Angeles lo St. Lou^ and dreading the sleepover in lhe Dallas air­ port. The woman sitting next to me on (bi­ plane was very pleasant, and we hit it off im­ mediately. As we were approaching Dallas, she learned I was going to have to spend the night in lhe airport and offered to let me sleep at her house. She said that it would he no trou­ ble at all and that she would he glad to drive me to the airport the next morning, since it was on her way to work. Being exhausted. I couldn’t pass up such a generous offer. She gave me a nightgown to sleep in. since my luggage was already on its way to St. Louis. That bed felt mighty good. The woman’s name was Claire. I hope she sees this letter in the paper and knows I will be forever grateful. (P.S. I am a wixman. and in case you arc wondering, no I would not have gone home with a man no matter what lhe cir­ cumstances.) — L.M. in Si. Louis Dear St. Louie Woman: What an upbeat story! Thanks for your personal testimony. Your lovely story proves that the milk of human kindness is still flowing freely. (517) 852-3906 GIRL, Corrin Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. I at 7:19 a.m. to Indya and Bnan T. Morton. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 1514 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Zane Manley, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 10 at 10:36 a.m. to Jennifer Bergan and Ken Sherron. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long GIRL, Amber Autumn, bom at Blodgett Hospital. Grand Rapids on Oct Hth to Gregg and Denise (Kosban Miller, weighing 7 lbs . 13 ozs and 19* inches long. Grandparents arc Don and Donna Kosbar and Gerald and Gloria Miller Sleep privacy Dear Ann Landers: My 30-year-old single son. "Don." asked me to go with him and a couple to Neu York for a week. The three of them were planning to rent a condo, and Don thought I might enjoy the trip. When I asked about the sleeping ar­ rangements. I was told the married couple would occupy the bedroom, and Don and I would share the living room space — he would sleep on the floor and I would get the sofa. 1 told Don I wasn't crazy about those ar­ rangements and declined lhe invitation. When 1 mentioned this to two lady friends, they said I was foolish. Those women saw nothing wrong with my sleeping in the same room with my son. so long as we weren’t in the same bed. One of the women said she had gone on several over-nighters with her son and daughter-in-law and their two children and they had all slept in one room. Now Don and his brother have asked me to accompany them on a trip in a few weeks. I have accepted the invitation, and we have reserved a suite with two bedrooms and a sofa bed in the living room. When I told my neighbor, she said I was crazy to spend so much money on those sleeping arrangements. I told her 1 would rather be comfortable and it was worth the cost. She then said. "You’re not some young blonde. You arc their mother.’* Do you think I am foolish and "oldfashioned"? I would like your opinion. — Perturbed in Pa. Dear P. in Pa.: Absolutely not. It’s how YOU feel that matters, not what a friend or neighbor thinks. Families vary when it comes to notions of privacy. 1 cannot imagine a deci­ sion that is more personal. My Laugh for tbe Day: A woman died and went to heaven St. Peter said to her. "Before you enter, can you tell me God’s First name?” She thought about it a moment and then said. "Andy.” St. Peter was astonished and asked. "Hou did you come up with Andy?" "Well.” the woman replied, "we sing it in church all the time Andy walks with me. An­ dy talks with me. Andy tells me I am his own.” Drugs are everywhere. They re easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers' booklet. ' 'The Lowdown on Dope. " Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money­ order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown. do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $4.55). Copyright 1995 Creston Syndicate, Inc. [Lake Odessa NEWS Friday, Oct. 20. there will be no classes for students, so teachers and aides can receive in­ service training. In the evening the varsity football games will be at the Ovid-Elsie field. Early risers may get to see the Orionid meteor shower about four in the morning. Oc­ tober and August are the best months for see­ ing shooting stars. Saturday. Oct. 21. marks the 92nd birthday anniversary for Carl Behnke. Sunday. Oct. 22. there will be a choral con­ cert at Lakewood High School at 3 p.m. The county health department's immuniza­ tion clinic will be held at 9 a.m. in the fellowship hall downtown Wednesday. Oct. 25. Eastern Star installation will be held next week. Oct. 25. Another big event for the Stars and Masons is the turkey dinner to be held on Sunday. Oct 29. Another "Feed Store” program is coming on Saturday, Oct. 28. Swine farmers now have a new resource person available. Dale Ricker is a new county ag agent located in Gratiot County, but he is to serve an area of several counties, including Ionia. Montcalm. Mecosta and others north and east. He has been a successful Ohio swine fanner with a bachelor of science degree from Ohio State University. He has served as a Farm Credit Services loan officer. He has received numerous awards in the swine in­ dustry. His office phone number is (517) 875-5233. Gratiot County has finally joined the ranks of counties with court houses which are bar­ rier free. This was accomplished by building a new building to house several county agencies on the square and a connector building. A lady long bound to a wheelchair met with resistance in her quest for dates from county officers to determine which came first — the court house designation of being an historic building or the Disability Act pertaining to public buildings. As a last resort, she an­ nounced that she was going to run for a county commissioner post. If elected, she would have to have access to the building. Apparently her strategy worked, because the groundwork was laid end the project was completed about two ’cars later. Dedication ceremonies were held in September. A new house is nearing completion on Beech Stret off Brown Road on the inner side j of the street, not on the channel. Most of the local swimmers who are in the YMCA pool program at Ionia High School at­ tended the Sunday birthday party at the Masonic Temple for Rea Gregenon. nee Warner. Many of her Werner relatives from Pewatno attended. Among her Ionia friends there were Ford and Lucille Bums. Ford is a brother of Fran Hybarger. James and Velma Mutch wre tbe honored guests Sunday for their golden wedding an­ niversary. Willard and Margaret Brodbcck at­ tended both the Grepjpreon party and the Mutch anniversary. There is a "sold” sign from a real estate firm on the south lot of the former Gladys Johnson property. For more than a hundred yean, the stalely Italianate brick house on Jordan Lake Avenue stood surrounded by an expanse of lawn. More recent owners sold off lots for houses now occupied by the Shoemakers and the Noffkes. The likely prospect is that yet another house will appear on me grounds. Eaton County has listed a marriage license, for Abraham Brodbcck and Keetsie Ann Huff of Lake Odessa „ Last week's Lakewood News carried a photo and caption on the 65th wedding an­ niversary of Wilbur and Margaret Dye. The Dyes have lived for many years on the Boulevard at property previously owned by Vem Bishop. Mr. Bishop had a dairy there. The barn and milk house burned and the foun­ dations remained when the Dyes moved there. Does anyone have a memory of the approx­ imate year when the fire occurred? The Dyes would like to know. The house was not damaged in the fire, but evidence of charring remains elsewhere in another building. About the first of this month, a new retail store opened on Fourth Avenue across the street from Union Bank. The sign says "First Impressions. " The stock in trade appears to be sweatshirts and T-shirts with an added sign saying that embroidery is available. So one can choose the shirt and then have the letter­ ing or design done, custom style for one-of-akind merchandise. The new south parking lot ol Sunny Fresh plant on Bonanza Road has been sealed. The area adjacent has been seeded and there is a pond to handle water runoff from the new paving A Job With A Future TWIN CITY FOODS INCORPORATED 1315 Sherman Street, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 Machine Operator Trainees Stan at. $7.00/hr. ($7.25 in 30 days) Plus merit increases. Must have some mechanical and electrical experience. Company paid medical, dental, life. AD&D. STD, retirement insurance. Paid holidays, paid vacations, shift premiums. Please apply between... 8:30 and 3:30, Monday thru Friday or call 616-374-8837. EOE �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 19, 1995 — Page 9 From Time to Time. The Rogers family of Barry County | byJoyce F. Wchibrecht When Papa grew old. he enjoyed sitting in his leather chair by the fireplace, smoking his pipe Smoking materials were kept in a square oak foot stool. The inside tup was scratched from his striking matches on it. The fireplace contained a cast iron grate in which a kennel coal fire was kept continuous­ ly burning. Papa liked a pan of apples and a paring kinfe on chilly fall evenings. Apples tasted better when he pared them and gave me a section. Every April Fool's Day morning. Papa call­ ed upstairs to me. “Wdida. come down here and see the white black bird.'* Later when dandelion greens first appeared, he dug them with an inch wide spade. These were trimm­ ed. washed and boiled. They were delicious with butter and vinegar I lived with my grandparents during the for­ mative years. When 1 was two my father drove with Uncle Will Thomas, in his Ford across the country to National City (near San Diego). CA. Aunt Nellie and their two girls went by train. They lived there for two years. Then my parents and 1 lived in Toledo. Ohio for three years, from 1914 to 1917. The Rogers' family, with Sam Craig driving the 1916 Buick, made the long trip from Hastings to Toledo Mother and 1 went to Hastings and Gun Lake in the summer anr’ at Christmas My father came too. staying with the Thomas Emily. In 1916,1 almost died of diphtheria. Grand­ ma came from Hastings to help Dr Bngham stayed by my bedside all one night. 1 was six years old and 1 can remember Grandma and Mother crying and my father walked across town in the cold to buy a pineapple which was all that 1 wanted. When I was well enough to travel grandma took me to Hastings for recovery. The family bought me a leopard muff and neck piece and Aunt Bessie took pictures. I attended kindergarten. first and part of second grade in Toledo. Then my life was shaken when Jessie divorced Charlie. Though Mother and 1 went home to Hastings. 1 could not understand the separation until I was grown Mother did clerical work in the Windstorm office and I resumed school in Hastings. Mrs. Gordon Ironside Sr. taught second grade. She was very pretty and nice. There was a polio epidemic so Don Smith's daughters went to school that fall. Gertrude was in my class and Margaret was two years younger. They lived with their mother. Edith, with their grandparents in Lombards. We read the Oz books and played dolls. However. Marjorie Gower was my closest friend. Aunt Bessie gave the nicest parties for me and my friends. We usually played Pin lhe Tail on the Donkey and Aunt Bessie told stories She always prepared delicious food for these occasion* In 1917 the big house at 528 S. Broadway was built. At the same time the high school at the end of the street, was under construction. Mother and I were the first to sleep in the new house. Carpets and draperies were specially ordered fror.i Grand Rapids. The round oak dining room table with many leaves for exten­ sion. was made at the Hastings Table Factory. There were two young men who worked as carpenters constructing the house. One was very handsome. His name n<s Glenn Alex­ ander. He and Letha fell in love and were married, but not until he served with tL; army on the Mexican border fighting Pancho Villa, a popular leader, who terrorized the people The Windstorm Building built in 1924 at the comer of W. State Street and South Broadway. This is now Hastings City Hall. rUESIDKNT. A. K RW.VKSTKIt SHCUKTAItV. I>. W. ItOUKUS Hastings. Xlirh Hustings. Mlvh. THEASUHKIt. GKO. E. COLEMAN Bautins". Mich. jHicIfiyan jUntual ^ornabu, (Undone anb Winbstonn ^Insurance (Company OfXnnizT'1 1MJ-Mcnibrm Third AskwuimiiI 1B1O—HUks The D.W. Rogers house at 528 Broadway - built in 1917. and even crossed the border into the United States. An expedition of American soldiers was sent into Mexico, but Villa was not caught. The other construction worker was Elza Everett, who had charm and completely cap­ tivated Aunt Bessie. Webster and Hattrc disapproved of him and refused to let them be married. Elza went to Camp Custer near Bat­ tle Creek to train for World War I. Bessie got a job as a waitress a! the YMCA cafeteria in Battle Creek to be near Elza. 1 remember Papa's disapproval, but Grandma got Sam to drive there often to see Bessie. When the Armstice came it was first celebrated on Nov. 9. 1918. By that time Aunt Bessie was back home and that day the Buick was decorated with red. while and blue streamers and emblems. Wc drove to Bank Creek amid celebration to learn dial the actual signing -l-hI not tren done. So when it was finally accompli*'.ied on Nov. II, 1918 the en­ thusiasm had abated and we stayed at home. Our cousins Walter and Jennie Barnum had three from their family overseas. Elwood was in France, developed pneumonia, later tuber­ culosis. Though he lived long enough to marry Anna Blodd and have a son. Roger Bar num. ?uMdl. called Steve, was only 18 yean old and in the Navy. Hazel's husband. Dan W^Udorff. drove an ambulance in France. Their son. Bob was bom when Dan was overseas. It was the first time that I was aware of the process of having children. The Ba mu ms were my favorite relatives. 1 was happy whenever they came to visit al Gun Lake or in town. At least once, in the sum­ mer. we drove lo the Barnum’s farm for an all day visit. 1 teased Grandma to pack my little straw covered suitcase, prepared to slay for a week on the farm. The younger Barnum girls and I played house in a building which had papered walls and had been used for hired help and then as a grainery. That was a wonderful place to play. When the farm horses returned at night I was thrilled and lov­ ed to pet them and to ride them. Once a horse stepped on my toe. and 1 screamed. Margaret was always concerned about others and helped to ease the pom. while warning. “Don't you dare tell Aunt Hattie.** Margaret became a Registered Nurse. (rain­ ing in Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. For s I FIRE INSURANCE EUMPRNY Barry £ Eaton Cnuntias i g t I i . S. \V. Maha, Soi.imw Ci.AKKK, <>W» \\ . Haumox, IIikam lin.iuA\, Wm. I* V. ICu ixi., S. 11. Koh\iu.« k, I). J. Ianimi*. AMOUNT INSURED OCT. 1. 1885, $5,770,195.00 K Farmers' Mutual Statement 10/1/1885 several years she worked as a nurse and x-ray technician at Pennock Hospital. She married Terry Doyle and moved to the Doyle farm north of Rogers Comers. They have two boys and two girls and several grandchildren. All the Bamums are warm and friendly peopte. from Aunt Lorina all the way through. They enjoy life and people and know how to have a good time. Mary Barnum, the youngest, graduated from Hastings High School at 15. Walter and Jennie Barnum rented the link house where I was bom so the girls could go to high school in Hastings. Mary married Homer Fox and had three daughters and four grandchildren. She became secretary to the director of U.S. Wildlife and Fisheries Research in Ann Arbor and retired in 1973. I remember one evening when several women came to lhe house at 528 S. Broadway to explain Women’s Suffrage to Mother. She signed the petition but 1 do not recall that Grandma or Bessie signed. Papa ruled the roost. We loved him and were in awe of him. He was a pillar of strength and security. After Clement died Webster took his nephew. Miles Andrus, into the company to train lo succeed him •» insurance offices. Though Webster wanted tor retire, he w« shocked when Miles was instrumental in voting him out of office in 1920. I remember Papa returning from lhe board of directors meeting late one night. The fami­ ly was all in the reception hall waiting. He told us the news and we all cried. Grandma wore a big apron gathered around her waist. This was handy for wiping tears. Later Webster represented the Federal Bond and Mortgage Company and the Strauss Company, directing the sales of bonds for the big buildings that formed Detroit's skyline. They included the Penoscot Building, the Eaton Tower, the Book Cadillac Hotel and others. Webster's men covered the southwest pan of Michigan. In 1923 Webster began to lose his eyesight. That was when he taught me to write checks and to match the canceled checks with the stubs to account for the money spent. Aunt Bessie didn't marry Elzie. which broke her heart. She decided to become a teacher, so she went to Western Teachers Col­ lege. graduating in 1920 with a degree in elementary studies. There were no dor­ mitories so she rented an apartment in a big. old house at 212 West Cedar Street. Jessie came to keep her company, working as a receptionist for Dr Bennett, a physician. There Jessie met Neil Boekeloo whom she married in 1921. Though Jessie was 15 years older than Neil (she was 40 when they mar­ ried) they were devoted. They wanted a child and when Jessie was 46. Jane was bom. Meanwhik 1 lived at home in Hastings until the fall of 1925 when my grandparents thought it best for me to be with my mother as I had begun to go with boys. Letha married Lemuel Brown, son of Charles and Charlotte Eaton Brown. They had a son. Roger, bom Sept. I. 1929. Roger and Letha lived in the house where I was bom after Papa died in 1931. Lem died in 1936 and Letha lived until 1944. At that time Roger came to live with his Aunt Jessie and Unck Neil. Roger was not an outstanding student but was diligent and persistent He went to Lansing Business College, living with me that year. At age 20. Roger went into the Navy and has made it his career. Grandma had a stroke in the fall of 1921 which resulted in her left side being paralyzed until her death 14 years later Bessie had developed tuberculosis, pro­ bably acquired from Clem years before. Letha came home to live. All of this had a disastrous effect on Webster Webster's life was sad. almost more than he could bear Then Bessie was in a sanatorium for two years in Oshtemo. Michigan She returned home and died in 1924. I went to Kalamazoo Central High School the last two years, graduating m 1927 I mar­ ried Ward Morgan, who was vice president of the senior class, president of the Honor Socie­ ty. president of the student council, and head usher at Kalamazoo Central High School. We led the Grand March at the prom with Link Vermauler who was class president Davtd Wesley Morgan, son of Wilda Bab cock and Ward C. Morgan was bom in 1928. he was adored by his grandmother Jessie David graduated from Lansing Eastern High School and attended Michigan State Universi­ ty for 2 years. His first job was installing and repairing television sets when T.V. was llrad Hits iMHh"* rarrCttllr brfurv M-ndlng i«i mwiwwnt. lkm*l tar IhH n<4d<- simI r<N-s>t It. Altr-tMl tn It al oner. Ilmilt li> jswU oflh-e urdcr or rvglMrml tatter. Folkm in<4rnetlon« to at old errors. DO NOT SEND STAMPS. HASTINGS. MICH.. May, 1. !•!•. TO THE MEMBEHS OF THE COMPANY: At the an nun I inerting nf this Company held in the city nf Hastings. January 3rd mid 4th. I»IU. the jhmrtt of Directors ruled the following reso­ lution: That the Secretary be authorised and instructed to api-v-nd an arramrnt «»f One-truth of one Per Cent. (ten cents) on each lioo.no on all l»>licit-a In force January tat. 1B1B and place the aunt In lhe hands of the Treasurer lor collection. Krctiun IS of the lly-laiwa rends ns follows: S«-c. IS. Each member of thia <*<>m|mnv within thirty dnj-s after rrt-eivina imth e of nn assessment shall |*y tn the Treasurer or tn the js-rson ilrslsnale«| by him in such notice, the amount of hla awaesamenl. If any memiier shull fail !<• |>ay his naaeasnu-nt after receiving notice ns afnn-suiu. within the lime nlw«vr limited, his jsdlcy shall lie suaiwnded. and shall re­ main aus|M*nded. until aald assessment shall have been paid. A memlw-r shall lie deenu-d tnillllrd. legally, nf an usseMmieoi when n written or print••d notice elmII hate Iwrtt enclosed In uu envelojw addressed to his last known itostolhcc address, and deposited hl the |e>stullicv with the poslngu fully i«»id. PLEASE NOTICE:—You should pay this Assessment within 30 days (nun the date of mailing this notice. 1 enclose In this notice an application for money order nf the amount of umr assessment, also n return enveln|»e. Tear off the slip on the end of thie sheet, place It In lhe return envelope with ymtr money order (If your INMiloflire Is not a money order ••flier return the amount by registered letter) piner a J cenl stamp nn the mvrl«i|»c and mnll. I’|w»n the receipt of your Msarasmeiit. you will receive by return mnll a receipt In full for amount sent. If you have two nr more isilIHe*. you will pmtmbly receive twn or more uotlrcs. You can mmldne the amounts In your money order, but be sure to return llw slips on all the notices. Without this slip it will lie almost ImixMwildv to give you credit for your assessment. It will at least require a rM-an-h through all the names In your count? We shall endeavor tn use every t»r«MiiHtlnn In ai»l«l mistakes. Init ahouhl there be mistakes, we will do everything In our |»owrr to correct them, mimhi their being made known tv us. WHAT TO IK) WHEN YOU MKFTT WITH A JAkKS. FlltST — I’e sure ynu have n Ines lie fore reporting. ’• iNI»-—Nnllf.v the Rcrre4nry nl ntire. . TH 11: l> —«ll« <» uumlter of your |M»lky and county every time you writs mIxhiI 0htr insure m-e. 1'ol’ttTlt:—Give riill imrtlcntaru ns to what your loss constats nf. FIFTH:—Itememlicr that we do not pity a hwei for a sum leas than Five Dollars, nr for any claim not reported within Hlxly Davs. If you will nltasrve the instructions given ami rend yoar policy nml Ityl.aws. ymi will know what yon are entitled to and how to refiort. and will n-celve prompt alienlion. If yntt only rejmrt ynu have met with a hate, with­ out slviiit; the Infornuillon desired, we have lu delay adjustment until ws rwelv«-such hifumiathm M r. . .0., W. ................................. z. J. AnUml <if y«»ttr |xdicy $. . .Yntir assessment .......... Tlcase reiurn this amount with detached slip in the enclosed envclo|K* within 30 days from dale of mailing this notice. A Statement of Jesse Warner dated May 1,1910. The Hastings Mutual Building. 404 East Woodlawn, bui.*t in 1961 and enlarged in 1981. very new. He soon became employed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Institute of Technology. He trained under Dr. Pickering. He then worked as an engineer for the Gilfillan Co.. Los Angela He designed part of lhe first nuclear missik. He was at White Sands. New Mexico for a year during the tat period Then, he was sent to Germany with civilians from Bendix. Firestone, etc. to instruct army personnel tn the use of the missiles This was in 1955 David lived in Gattzenheim. a suburb of Mainz. West Germany. The summer of 1955 I went to London on the Queen Mary. I visited David via Norway. Sweden. Denmark, and Holland He met me in Amsterdam and we drove in his V.W. to Mainz, where 1 was entertained by U.S. personnel We drove around central Europe and I flew from Rome to Midnd. then home to Los Angeles I was living m Pasadena, employed as manager of Student Houses and Dining Halls at California Institute of Technology Note: Wilda Babcock Morgan liva in Ft. Myers. Flonda. The Michigan Mutual Tor­ nado. Cyclone and Windstorm Insurance Company has grown steadily over the years. It has out grown several office buildings and doa over $75 million dollars m Premiums written Jarad Sanford Rogers who came to Carton Township from Hector. N.Y. in 1836. return­ ed there in 1854 to attend to the settling of the at ate of his father William D. Rogen where he died at the age of 45. His widow Louisa Milkr Rogen and many of his family stayed on in the Barry County area and have lent much lo the culture and heritage of Barry County. Carton Towship, the City of Hastings the State of Michigan, and through the long reaching efforts of the Windstorm Company, the United States. Sources: Manuscript and letters from Wilda Babcock Morgan: Headlight; Hastings Ban­ ner Archives: Woodland History 1837-1987; Barry County History 1985: and Barry County Clerk s Records Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting... BANNER CLASSIFIED! �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 19, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: PURSUANT TO SECTION 1BB2 OF TITLE IS OF THE UNTTED STATES CODE, YOU AM nonet of mottgaoc fokclosure sali Default having been mod* in th* condition* ol a certain mortgog* *wcut*d by Phillip 0. Albright. Mortgagor to Suronn* Testier ol 49 Riverview Rood N*w Corti* NH 03854 Mortgog* dated Jun* 77. I'M. and recorded July 11. 1994. in Uber 609. Page* 476. 477. ond 478. Berry County Record* on which mortgage there t* dotmed to b* duo on May 11. 1995. for principal and interest the rum ol EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE ANO 65 100 ($8,865.65) and said Mortgog** having elected to declare oil sum* secured by said mortgog* immediately du* ond payobi* b*cau»* ol th* **v*rol d*loult» ol th* Mortgagor and no proceeding* at low having b*en instituted to recover th* debt now remaining secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. whereby the power ol sole contained in said mortgage ho* becom* operative. NOW THEREFORE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue ol the power ol sole contained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose made ond provided, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole ol the premises therein described, or so much thereof a* moy be necessary ot public auc­ tion to th* h.gh**! bidder ot the Barry County Cour thouso. 220 West State Street. Hostings. Ml 49058 that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County on October 26. 1995 at 2 p.m. local time in the forenoon of said day and sold mortgage will be sold to poy the amount then due on seed mortgage together with fourteen percent (14%) per annum interest, legal costs, attorney lees and also any taxes, insurance premiums ond any sum or sums which moy be paid by the under signed mortgage* which ii deemed n*ces*ary to poy to protect it* interest in the premise*, which said premise* ore described in *o»d mortgog* o* follow*, to-wit DESCRIPTION A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town I North. Range 7 West Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, described os: Commencing ot the West I < 4 post of said Section 34; thence N8T32 09 E along the East ond West 1Z4 Ime of said Section 34 a distance of 1672.29 feet, thence S0CF27 51 E at right angles to soid East ond West 1/4 line. 1327.55 feet to the North Imo of the South 1 /2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 34 ond the true place of beginning, thence continuing $00*27 51" E. 449.65 feet; thence N89TJ2 09 E. 210.10 feet to on existing fence on tho West lino of a parcel of land formerly owned by Fender; thence 505*0200 W. along sold West line to tho centerline of the Wanondoger Creek thence Westerly and Southerly along the centerline of said Wanondoger Creek in o down stream direc non until said centerline intersect* a lino which is 1430 feet East of ond parallel to the West line of said Section 34. thence Southerly parallel with said West Section lino to tho South lino of said Section 34; thence S89*52‘52" W along sold South Section lino. 570.00 foot to a point which lies N89°52'52 E 860.00 foot from tho West 1 /4 post of said Section 34 shone* NO1’47X79" W parallel with tho West lino cl said Section 34 a distance of 1325.59 foot to th* North line of lhe South 1 /2 of the Southwest 1/4 of sotd Section 34; thence N8T4Z77 E along sota North line. 781.85 feet to tho place of beginning SUBJECT to rights ol th* public ond of any governmental unit in any part thereof taken, used or deeded for street, road or highway purposes. SUBJECT to *a**m*nt* and restrictions of record. The redemption period will be one year from the time of such solo. DATED AT CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN Sept. 9. 1995 LYLE B SKALLAND Attorn*y for Mortgagee 107 W. Lawrence, P.O. Bex 280 Charlotte. Ml 48813 (517) 543 3606 SUZANNE TESSIER Mortgage* 49 Riverview Rood Newcastle NH 03854 (10/19) MOTION FOR DEFAULT Fil* No 95 273 CH HON GARY R HOLMAN LAVONNE BARNUM. Plaintiff PAUL BALGERSON ROBERT BAIGERSON ANN GEIGER BERNADINE GEIGER CLARE GEIGER AND OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CLAIMANTS Defendants. Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P40393) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE 8 YOUNGSMA Attorney for Plaintiff TD«FT TO COLLECT A OCXT AND THAT ANY INFOXMA-nOH THAT YOU MtOVnC MAY M USED FOX THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - - Defoult ho* b**n mod* in th* condition* of a mortgog* mod* by ESTHER RUPRK3HT o tmgl* woman to SURR FINANC.AL CORPORATION Mortgog**. dot*d 9-15-94. and Mortgog** to DAVID W DOLAN DOS TRUSTEE. DAVID W. DOLAN. DOS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 3-23-90 by on o**ignm*nt dated 9-15-94 ond County tocordr Mlchlgon on which mortgog. Hastings Ml 49058 NOW COME Plaintiff. LAVONNE BARNUM, by turn of TWO KINDRED THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND NINETY NINE 16/100 Dollars ($237,899.16). including interest at 17% per the Judgment in this matter. In support. Plaintiffs 1. That Order ol Publication was entered on Moy 24. 1995 ond publication was mod* on Jun* 8. 2. Under th* power of sal* contained in soid mor tgog* ond th* statute in such cos* mode and pro- Inasmuch os Plaintiff does not know the pre- cannot ascertain them, mailing of a copy of the publication ord*r and pleadings is not required 3. That th*r* hos b**n no an*w*r filed on behalf ol the Defendant* 4. That default* were properly entered on Michigan, and are described as: Located In Baltimore Township. Barry County. Stat* of Mkoigon; A parcel of land in th* Northeast 1 /4. Section 14. South 16 Rod*. H**nc* West 20 Rods; thence North with a Notice of Hearing for this Motion by publkoAlso thot port of Section 14. Town 2 North. 6. Plaintiff is entitled to th* relief requested in her complaint ond granted In the proposed judgment. 7. This motion is brought pursuant to MCR 2.603. SIEGEL HUDSON GEE 8 YOUNGSMA Doted October II 1995 By Jeffrey L Youngsma (P40393) Attorney for Plaintiff BUSINESS ADDRESS Hostings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (11/2) North 1/4 corner of said Section 14; th*nc* South along th* North-South 1 /4 line 379.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence Fort, parallel with th* thence tort 207.28 feet, thenc* South 210.00 feet. Also beginning at a point on th* North ond South 1/4 I in* of Section 14. Town I North. Rang* 8 West, distant 264.00 feet South of the North 1 /4 post of said section, thenc* East parol 1*1 with th* North Im* of said section 330.00 feet: thenc* south parallel with said North and South 1/4 line. 26.00 246.00 feet; thenc* Westerly 100 feet mor* or les* 1 I 5 00 feet South of th* ploc* of beginning. Sub|*ct October 9. 1995 at 7:30 p.m. Pledge lo th* Flag by all present. All Board Members present. Six residents. ed in occordance with 19480 600.2341a. ir which Received notice of D.N.R. permits for Marv Winogar. Robert Davis. James VonTil. Notice to Reminder for Supervisor Assessor position*. Certification to tax roll Re; Charles rpu. Doted: October 6. 1995 David W. Dolan. DOS TRUSTS. DAVID W. DOLAN TRUSTEE REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 3 23 90 Assignment of Mortgagee MICHAEL M. GRAND, Attorney*. Suit* 264W 31731 Northw*stom|fwy. Farmington Hill*. Ml 48334 (11/16) Chicken and Swiss steak will be the drawing card when Barry County Habitat for Humanity hosts a fund-raising dinner Friday (Oct. 20) at First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The meal will be served from 4:30 lo 7 p.m and includes potatoes and gravy, salad, a vegetable, beverages and dessert. A free wiB offering will be accepted for the meal. Proceeds will help fund Habitat's local Christian housing ministry, building homes in partnership with low income families. Tbe church is located at 209 W. Green St. In the photo, from the last dinner, Howard Thaier is pictured in the kitchen. Attested to by Patricia I. Bako (10/19) ★ NOTICE * TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUN­ TY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN. Notice is hereby given that the Odd Year General Election will be held In the city of Hastings in said County and State, on Tuesday, November 7, 1995 from 7:00 a.m. In the forenoon until 8:00 p.m. In the afternoon, for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: File No. 95-273 CH HON. GARY R. HOLMAN LAVONNE BARNUM. PlomtiH FALK BALGERSON. ROBERT BALGERSON. ANN GEIGER BERNADINE GEIGER. CLARE GEIGER. AND OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS ANO CLAIMANTS. Defendant*. Jeffrey I. Youngsma (P4O393) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA Attorney for Plaintiff Beginning at the Northwest comer of the North property line of Fish Hatchery Park thence East along the back property lines of the structures facing West Green Street which follows the hill ridge line running East and West, from Fish Hatchery Park to South Market Street, crossing South Market Street and continuing East on the back properties facing West Green Street, thence North along the back property lines of South Washington Street to West Court Street, Lienee East down the centerline of West Court Street to and Including the pro­ perty at 126 South Broadway, thence South along the centerline of South Broadway to 221 South Broadway, thence East along the North property line of 221 South Broadway Thence South along the back property line of 231 South Broad­ way, to the centerline of West Center Street, thence East to South Jefferson Street including all ot the property at 232 South Jefferson, on the Northwest corner of South Jefferson and West Center Streets. Thence East to the back line of the properties on the East side of South Jefferson, thence South to East Bond Street. From the centerline of East Bond, thence East to South Michigan Avenue, thence South on South Michigan Avenue including the properties on the West side of South Michigan Avenue to East Marshall Street, thence West down the centerline of East Marshall to the back line of properties on the East side of South Jefferson Street, thence South to East South Street, thence West on West South Street to the back line of properties on the West side of South Jefferson. Thence North to West Clinton Street, thence West to South Church Street, down the center of West Clinton Street to Church Street, thence North along the centerline of South Church, thence North along the centerline of South Church to West Madison, thence North on the back line of properties on the South side of West Madison, to South Washington Street. Thence North along the centerline of South Washington to the back property lines of the house facing West Madison, thence East along the back property line of properties on the West side of South Park Street, thence West along the centerline of West Walnut Street, to South Washington Street, thence North to the back property lines of properties on the South side of West Green Street, thence West to 1106 West Green Street and West Creek. Thence North to the centerline of West Green Street, thence West to the West and North boundary lines of Fish Hatchery Park to the point of beginning.” Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to Thousand Thre* Hundred Thirty Dollars ond 69 100 Dollar* ($95,330.69). including interest at 9.750% Under th* power ol sal* contained in said mor­ tgog* ond th* statute in such cos* mod* ond p'o- Hastings. Michigan, at 10 00 o'clock a.m. Local Other Unknown Heirs ond Claimants. Default* of the above listed Defendant* having The following proposal will also be on the ballot: Whether the City ol Hastings shall adopt the proposed Historic District Ordinance f286 which provides lor the creation of the Maple Ridge Historic! District whose boundaries are as follows: MORTGAGE^ALE — Default ha* been mpd* in lhe condition* of o mortgage mod* by Michael W. Si*betma ond Janice Kay $i*be*ma. hi* wH*. to r i . rJ----1 _i „ -—-----.J—,wM rirst r*o*rot or .micnigon morigao** oa>*a Hasting*. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 MAYOR; ONE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW; ONE COUN­ CILMEMBER FROM EACH WARD FOR FOUR YEAR TERMS. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk Hastings, Michigan Habitat dinner set for Friday in Hastings highwoy purpose*. of PlomtiH La Vonn* Bo num quieting title to cer- Hast Ings. Michigan. Respectfully submitted. SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA Dated October 11. 1995 Attorney lor PlointiH BUSINESS ADDRESS Hasting*. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Sold prumrw or. »i!uot.d l„ Tb. To-mhip ol Horry Couery. M.ch.gor described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 8. TOWN 4. NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMAAENONG AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION WHICH IS 335 0 FEET SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH 260 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 127.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 208.0 FIET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 208 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SEC TION. THENCE NORTH 365 4 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE Of SAID SECTION TO A POINT WHICH IS NOTICE of HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD of APPEALS NOTICE IS HEREBY: The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals, will conduct a hearing, on November 2,1995, at 8:00 PM at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. To act upon a request of William and Dianne Feldpausch for a variance to add on to existing garage. The addition would be closer than the required 10 feet from any adjacent property or boundary line. The property is located at 1739 Iroquois Trail. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the above request, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. The application for the above request is available for inspection at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, on Monday and Thursday morning between 9:00 AM and Noon. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids for services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 4|LQ FEET SOUTH FtQM B^QRTMEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 QF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES WEST 398 90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO A POINT WHICH IS 934.0 FEET EAST FROM THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1.4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 06 MINUTES X SECONDS WEST 832.7 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE SOUTH LINE Of SAID SEC­ TION. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 65 47 HET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THAT PART LYING EAST OF A LINE WHICH IS 33.0 FEET WEST FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAX SECTION AND ALSO OVER THAT PART LYB4G SOUTH OF A LINE WHICH IS 33.0 FEET NORTH FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SA® SECTION. During the 12 month* immediately following the abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. th* pro­ First Federal of Michigan Morgage* N. Michael Hunter (P29256) 1001 Woodward. 10W Detroit. Ml 48726 Christopher R. Buono, doled February 24. 1995j»nd dr*d Thirteen Dollar* and X/100 (312,413.30). MgMtW wllh I.WW of (HMW pOTCOTl (I J») per and insurance that the Mortgagee pays before the 08-002-014-202-00 of Baltimore Township. Barry Hon. fMor. continuing Cott okmg mid North IOC­ Hon lino. 165.00 foot, thooco South 2M.OO toot. thenc* West 250.00 feet, thenc* North 26.00 feel, Rondel J Lowell Mortgagee Christopher R Buono. Mortgage* WESSELING 8 BRACKMANN P C. Attorney* for Mortgagee By Douglas J Brackmann 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville. Michigan 49436 616-669-8185 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 19, 1995 — Page 11 Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce plans ‘Business After Hours’ A event called 'Business After Hours" will be held at the County Seat Restaurant tonight from 5-7 p.m. It is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Manpower. Manpower is the largest non-governmental employment services organization in lhe world. More than 2.000 Manpower offices are located in 36 countries with more than 950 in the United Stales, 933 in Europe, and 57 in Canada. The balance arc in Latin America and Middle and Far East. Manpower has more than 1.5 million contract workers who service LEGAL NOTICE COMMON COUNCIL September 25. 1995 Common Council mol in regular Mt»»ion in tho City Holl. Council Chombor*. Hotting* Michigan on Monday. September 25. >995 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mary lou Gray protiding 1. Protent at roll coll wore membort: Bloom. Brower. Campbell. Gray. Hawk int. Jot per to. Ket­ chum. May. White. 2. Pledge to flag. 3. Mayor Gray protected a proclamation doclorinc Friday. October 6. ot George Buzz" Young's Ozy in Hastings honoring his 80th birthday 4. Moved by Brower, supported by Hawkins that tho Special minutes of 9/11 and regular minutes of 9/11 bo received ond placed on filo for tho council meeting. Yeas: All. Absent None. Carried. 5. Moved by Campbell, supported by Hawkins that the request of September 20. from tho H .<- - rngn » r‘ L xnoot m -A, -- S to »— note A II riu>il-|r! nosnngt a hnomecoming parade llw c^/gh downtown on Frid^f. September 29. at 6:30 p.m. bo approved under the Chief of Foltco. Yoos All. Absent None. Carried 6. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Moy that the following invoices be approved: Smith Instrument......................................... $7,305.00 Municipal Employees Kot Sys...................... 16 938 00 MOOT.............................................................15.195.48 Floit 8 Vondonbrink.................................... 9.377.55. Yeas: White. Moy. Ketchum. Jasperso, Hawkins. Gray. Campbell Brower. Bloom. Absent None Carried. 7. Moved by Browor. supported by May that con­ sent items A-O with N pulled bo received and plac­ ed on file. A. Letter of resignation from Jerry ond Judy Fin­ ney received with regrets. 8. Minutes of 8/9/95 JEDC meeting C. Bulletin re: MERS 49th Annual meeting. D Federal Affairs Bulletin 9/11/95. E. Communication from National League of Chios. F. Communication from Charlton Park RE: Hallows Evening CoLobration. G. Communication from Chorlton Pork RE: “Of Christmas Post”. H. Latter of 9/18 95 from Hostings Fire Fighters Union. I. Agenda from 9/11/95 Hastings Public library Board. K. Minutes from 8-7/95 Hastings Public Library Board meeting. L. Minutes of 8/24/95 Central Dispatch Adm. Board. M. Minutes of 8 28 95 Technical Advisory Committee. O. MTT Order R154-954M93 lor J.C. Fwnney Co. Inc. 408 51800-00 — change in 1995 assessment for Personat Ptbporty Taeet from $146,125 to $20,573. No payment refunded os taxes were un­ paid and summer tax statement corrected. Yoos: AM. Absent: None. Carried 8. Moved by Hawkins, supported by May that a letter bo sent to Jerry Finney with regrets. Yeas: AM. Absent: None. Carried. 9. Moved by White, supported by Br iwer that Consent Item W DOA minutes of 8/17/95 bo received and filed. Councilperson Ketchum asked lor copies of invoices from the previous two mootings. Yeas: AH. Absent: None. Carried 10. Mayor Gray stated that council needed to consider tho adoption of Historic District Or­ dinance 4286 as submitted or submitting it to the voters for a vote. Bloom asked when tho election would bo. Hawkins didn't fool tho 1st and 2nd Wards shou'd vote on tho issues os H hod no affect on thorn. Gray stated that It 'could, in time, hove an affect. City Attorney Fekkes stated that there coufd be an affect if the City has expenses in set­ ting up the district etc. Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy that the Historic District Ordinance issue be placed on tho November 7. ballot. Petitions received with 623 signatures, which is enough to place issue on tho ballot Bloom did not fool there had boon enough time lor people to research the issue. City Attorney Fekkes stated that the Ordinance hod been at the Hostings Public Library from the inception and was available for those to look ot. There wore also public hearing on the matter held for tho public. Yeas: Bloom. Campbell. Gray. Hawkins. Jasperso. Ketchum. Moy. White. Noys: Brower. Absent: None. Carried. 11. Resident Mike Lyons was present ond demanded a written response to: “Does tho City Charter provide tho lawful authority to present to tho public vote an ordinance that is on its loco is Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins that tho request bo 'eferrod to the City Attorney. Yoos: All. Noys: Ono. (Ketchum). Ketchum asked for a point of order. She asked why tho council was taking public comment now os there wore public hearings hold for that Manager Penrod said it was tho Mayor's choice. Attorney Fekkes stated to Lyons that she worked at the pleasure of the City Council ond that she hod a response to the question, but Lyons wonted it in writing. She w,ra directed to prepare a written response for tho next mooting. 12. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the September 25. letter from Attorney Mark Osterman, on behalf of Gordon Barlow, bo receiv­ ed and placed on filo. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 13. City Manager. Howard Penrod discussed tho increase in tho expansion cost of the Wastewater Treatment Plant which was up 43% to $3,052,000 over original estimates Tho reason is the signifi­ cant design changes required by the DNR and recommended staff changes to eliminate tho use of chlorine and replace with uhro violet light. Moved by Jasperso. supported by May to amend the contract with McNamee. Porter and Seely from $81,000 to $125,000 for tho design foe. but con­ struction engineering would remain the some. This would reflect the increase of $44,000. Yoos: All. Nays: One, (Campbell). Absent: None. Carried. 14. City Manager Penrod stated that M.C. Smith was selected, after several interviews, to do a scope of services for ideas on present ond future facilities for the City of Hostings to meet the needs lor tho next 25 years. H approved they will meet with ihe council at o special workshop to discuss ideas Moved by Jasperso supported by Hawkins that the bid be awarded to M C Smith Associates to do a facilities study as outlined which will consist of 340 hours not to exceed $20 000 Yeas: All Ab­ sent: None. Carried 15. Council set a workshop for October 16. 1995 at 7:00 p.m. to meet with M.C. Smith on a facilities study 16. Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins that the letter of 9/21/95 from M.C. Smith Associates be received ond placed on file re: City Facili­ ty /Property Evaluation and Master Pion Yeas All. Absent None. Corned 17. Moved by Ho.vkins. supported by White that the maintenance contract with David Hooper for custodial services bo approved through March 26. 1996 for $335.00 per week, with Mayor and City Clerk to sign. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 18. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Brower that tho police report for August 1995 bo received ond placed on filo. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 19. Moved by White, supported by May that tho Manager* quarterly report for July. August and September bo received ond placed on file. Yeas All. Absent None Corned 20. Manager Penrod invited council to tour tho Airport facilities, new runway ond old hangers, which are in need of renovation. Mooting was set for October 9. at 6:15 p.m. ot tho terminal building at tho Airport. This was on Invitation of tho Airport Commission 21. Manager Penrod stated that it was time for his annual review and hod enclosed several evaluations in their packets to review and decide which to use lor the evaluation. Councilperson Ketchum said council should decide the instrument to be used and felt the previous personnel commit­ tee should bo considered. Mayor Gray fe’t council should get away from the committee struct.'iro and all partake in the evaluation. Councilpersor White asked which evaluation to use. Gray liked Mt. Pleasant ond others like LoPoer. Moved by Jasperso. support by White that an evaluation similior to LoPoer bo used and submit­ ted to council to complete ond return for the next meeting. October 9. to tho City Clerk, with evalua­ tion to be held at October 23. 1995 meeting. Yoos: All Absent None Carried. 22. Mayor Gray wished Jerry Finney a speedy recovery and Buzz Youngs a Happy 80th birthday. 23. Moved by Campbell, supported by White to adjourn at 8:37 p.m. Rood and approved. Mory lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (10/19) 250.000 clients worldwide in industrial, general office and technical areas. Manpower International, Inc. was founded in 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where it is still headquartered. The company has more than 38 years of experience in the international marketplace and opened its doors in Hastings on Dec. 13. 1993. This particular franchise is owned both by lhe Manpower of Grand Rapids and Manpower of Lansing groups who looked at Hastings as a growing community which could benefit from a successful employment service. Since the business came lo Hastings, they have been active in the community, with high levels of participation in Chamber of Commerce and the United Way. "Manpower definitely believes in giving back to lhe community which may be seen in our continues support of various community projects and events." said District Manager Lisa Humphrey. Manpower's success is the direct result of a number of tightly structured functions that comprise their operating procedures. Its policy is to provide employment service of the highest possible quality to its customersboth temporary employees and clients* through a genuine and thorough understanding of customer needs, constant professionalism and continuous innovation. Manpower specializes in industrial clerical technical and professional job placement, ranging from short term and long term placement to permanent placement as well. Each potential employee is carefully screened through an interview, testing and training process. All testing is statistically validated and follows EEOC and American Psychological association requirements. Examples of Manpower's skill testing and quality training will be on display al lhe Business After Hours tonight (October 19) from 5-7 p.m. al the County Seat Restaurant. Hors d'oeuvres, an open bar and networking al) will be part of the event. There is no charge. Suicide prevention It seems very difficult for people who enjoy life and are able to work through their own problems to completely understand why so­ meone would take their own life. It is important to understand that most of those who commit suicide do not so much want to die. as they want their life to change. Many of these people feel they have no say so in life. They have no control. The choice of suicide gives them some much needed power — they made a decision on their own. While unhappiness with the past and present may cause suicidal thoughts, it is the belief that this condition is permanent that may cause suicidal action. Some of the dangerous signs to recognize are: 1) A previous suicide attempt. Significant numbers of young people who commit suicide have attempted it before. 2) Verbal threats. Statements such as “I wish 1 were dead" or “You’d be better off without me" should always be taken seriously. 3) Signs of depression, such as changes in eating habits, sleeping habits, anxiety, fatigue, feelings of hopelessness. 4) Problems in school. A drop in grades, outbursts in the classroom. 5) Substance abuse. Alcohol and drug abuse appears to be significantly linked to suicide attempts. 6) Themes ot death. Suicidal ideauon may be displayed in a person's writing, poetry, an work. ect. There are many myths concerning suicide. Among them are: 1) A person who threatens suicide won’t really follow through. Not true. People who commit suicide often talk about ending their lives before they actually do. 2) Once a person decides to commit suicide, nothing can be done to slop that person. This is also not true. There are people who want to be stopped from taking their own lives. However, there still are individuals who are so determined to end their life that no in­ tervention will be helpful. 3) People who attempt suicide are just try­ ing io get others attention Possibly, but unless someone gives them some attention, the consequences could be fatal. The person who is considering suicide needs to know that others care and we need to be open about ex­ pressing that we care. You may be unsure where to turn to for help. For assistance, call your local hospital, family physician, mental health center, local church or family or social service organization. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services provides 24-hour emergency access through it, Contract Center in Grand Rapids at (616) 455-5200 or I-80(^678-5500 When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. • St-M-SS-SS-M-M-M-M-M Happy 80th Birthday ETHEL (Miller) COOPER Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma... We lota you! • M • ,, 11 you can catch up with Ethel — Wish her a Happy Birthday or Send her a card at 410 W Woodlawn. Heatings. Til than Ethel._ keep on dancing • ss-se-ss-se-ss-ss-ss* so ARTHUR! Cannot return your call as you did not leave your telephone #. You sound too good to be true. Box *6577. We've moved to better serve you. iirar Hastings Clinic of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services ■ Restoring Lives, Renewing Spirits Now located at: 430 Meadow Run Drive, Suite 400, Hastings. Ml 49G38 (idtith <mi M-37—Ha noser Street—just past Hanover Village) Offering you • Counseling for all ages • Assistance with a wide variety of issues or problems including depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and anxiety • Help with parenting skills and family conflicts For more information or to make an appointment, please call (616) 945-4200 or 1 -800-678-1279. CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking a Registered Nurse wtth obstetrical or neonatal experience/training as Childbirth Educator. Classes are taught on rotating four-month. weekday evening schedules, and candidates should have ability to assist other instructors on a rotating basis, as needed. PUBLIC NOTICE Dote: October 19. 1995 Permit No: M 00175 The Michigan Deportment of Motorol Retowce. proposes to issue on Incroomod use groundwater discharge permit pursuant to R323.2210 of Fort 31 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protaction Act. Act 431 of the Pubik Acta of 1994. as emended (Act 451). betas Sec­ Hem 334 Jim through 334JI 19 of the compiwd Low. of Mkhipoe. <md the administrative ruios promulgated thereunder to Thomapplo Motor 2700 NaUMBo Road Mmttagi. Michigan 49QM The Childbirth Educator will prepare expectant parents Catholic Daughters PANCAKE SUPPER Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1995 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. St. Rose Catholic Church Basement Adults-$4.00 Chlldren-$2.00 Under 3 free Family Maximum S15 00 emotionally and physically to participate in a satisfying pregnancy, labor, birth, and introduction to parenthood and must demonstrate a commitment to client education and experience related to maternal-child care. Registered Nurses who would be interested in such a challenge should contact PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Education Department 1009 W Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. 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VOTE F=OR •Z CONTROLLED PROGRESS ✓ POSITIVE CHANCE ✓ OVERALL COMMUNITY BENEFIT Elect Debra Dorcy . low cost long dsance services for bom residential and commercial sub­ scribers • unsixpassed noal and on gong optional raring pro­ grams that compensate tamers Paid traong posi­ tions available natjorrmde • Once qualified, afweys Qualified • leadmg edge Customer incentives Package wti savings cm a wide whety of products and services • lucratrve 7-levei martetmg plan wKh bcruses ssuedonavweifyand mcnety bass Borises p*d to srk<mited depths • Serious immediate and long-term residual income n»n on being pvt ot our rucent! BuM • long-term miduti Income in e budneu thetwUlert, withe compony tfiet hes e proven frock record Your future b coBngl Brian - 614-891-7619 Caledonia. Ml �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 19. 1995 Delton Panthers to match sparks with G-A by Jim Jensen Sports Writer Expect plenty of offense this Friday when Delton travels to Galesburg-Augusta. In games last week. Delton scored 20 points in the fourth quarter to beat Paw Paw 41-24 and Galesburg-Augusta manhandled Parchment 50-21. Delton (4-3. 3-3) appears ready to make a run at G-A with a finely-tuned offense and a more than capable defense. In other area games this Friday. Kelloggsville will travel to Maple Valley, Zeeland will be at Hastings. Rogers will host Middleville and Lakewood will be at OvidElsie. Delton at Galesburg-Augusta Scott Haas should play a key role on the Delton offense. Last week against Paw Paw. Haas scored two touchdowns, booted five extra points, collected 20 tackles and made an important interception to keep the Panthers in the drivers' scat. Other Delton touchdowns were scored by Chad Lenz (13-yard run). Chad Stopher (three-yard reception from Haas). Shawn Coplin (17-yard run) and Jason Stampfler (21 -yard md a 20-yard run). The Panthers totaled 393 yards in offense with 357 of those coming on lhe ground. Paw Paw also played for big numbers with 346 offensive yards. Delton's defense was just as impressive as its defense. Jon Mitchell. Dill Lane and Shawn Coplin combined for seven sacks. Defensive back Justin Green joined Haas in gaining an interception for the Panther squad. Coming up with a similar performance against Galesburg-Augusta will be no small task. "Galesburg-Augusta is a good football team and this will be a very important game for them." Delton Coach Rob Hecthuis said. "They are definitely a good football team." The Rams (6-1. 5-1) also have a more than capable offense led by quarterback Ed Briefly *nd receiver Brian Dolph. Briefly threw for four scores in the game with Parchment and finished with 177 yards passing. Still. Hecthuis says his team must be prepared to stop both the run and the pass. "They hit the big plays with the passes, but first you have to stop the run." Hecthuis said. Kelloggsville ut Maple Valley They're probably still talking about last Friday's Maple Valley win over St. Philip. Trailing 18-0 late in the third quarter, the Lions (who finished 5-0 in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association. 6-1 overall) roared back to score the game's final 20 points for a 20-18 victory. That win gave Maple Valley its fifth league crown in the last six seasons. Now. ihe Lions are hoping that good luck will stay with them as they prepare to host Kelloggsville Friday. Kelloggsville (4-3 and 4-1 in tbe O-K Silver Conference) should be able to give Maple Valley a solid test as the Lions prepare for. hopefully, a post-season playoff berth. A Jason Thompson 58-yard run on a reverse set up Maple Valley's first score — a one-yard sneak by quarterback Damon Patrick. Pete Kcllepourey scored a two-point conversion to make it 18-8. Maple Valley's Josh Miller then recovered the ensuing kickoff and lhe Lions were off and tunning again. Patrick eventually found Adam Thayer for a 12-yard score to cut the St. Philip lead to 18-14. But. ihe Lions weren't through yet. The next time they got the ball back. Thompson — who was playing in his first varsity football game — scored a three-yard touchdown to give Maple Valley lhe cornefrom-behind 20-18 win. Kellepourey gained 126 yards on 29 carries, while Thompson managed 115 yards on only 11 attempts. Lucus Willcut shined on defense with 13 bonecrushers for Maple Valley. Zeeland at Hastings The Saxons must be pleased to be done with East Grand Rapids, well at least for this year. Coach Jeff Keller’s team faced the No. 1 team in Class BB last Friday and found nothing amusing about the 33-0 loss. Earlier in the year. Hastings suffered another tough loss — a 20-7 defeat to Forest Hills Central, ranked No. 4 in Class A. East Grand Rapids' defense held Hastings (1-5.2-5) to only 172 total yards with all but six of those being gained on the ground. Offensively, tbe Pioneers (7-0 overall and 6-9 in the O-K White Conference) ran for 216 yards and threw for another 161. Well, what’s done is done and Zeeland is the team that the Saxons hare their eyes on now. Jamie James is not only using his eyes, but he is also hoping to do a little manoeuvring with his feet. James, a junior tailback, gained 107 yards on 20 carries for Hastings in the game with East Grand Rapids. Lakcwo m! at Ovid Ehic There was much to smile about in Lakewood's 34-7 triumph over Eaton Rapids last Friday. First, the Vikings (3-4. 2-3 in the Capital Circuit) found success going to the air with quarterback Andy Peabody. Peabody had two touchdown passes against ihe Greyhounds and when it was needed, he usually completed the pass. Second, two of Lakewood's five touchdowns came via the special teams. Mark Cusack blocked two Eaton Rapids punts, including one that was relumed for a touchdown by Mark Mascbo. Cusack also intercepted a Greyhound pass and returned 50 yards for another Lakewood score. To say lhe least. Lakewood Coach Ted Hollern was pleased with how his team has played "Our guys have been incredible." Hollern said. "This team has been plagued by injuries, but these guys haven't use that as an excuse." After losing four of its first six games by seven points or less, it appears that Lakewood is finally on the right track. A win versus Ovid Elsie would help to reinforce that. Hollern said that his Lakewood squad must be able to stop the opponents strong running game as well as gain yards on a tough defensive unit. Middkvflle at Wyoming Rogers Hamilton fans are probably still trying to get over the shock from last Friday. The Hawkeyes had won five of their first six games, and Middleville wen: into the game looking for its first win. And that's what they left with, a 28-13 victory. Hastings soccer squad one win away from league title lore. Forest Hills Central beat Hasting, 4-1 lhe first lime the two squad, met Sept 26. so Hastings will need a strong showing if they are to capture lhe league crown. “The championship will be decided on Thuradiy." Mepham raid. Saxon Jeff Storrs scored lhe only goal in lhe first half — his 10th of lhe reason — with an assist by Fred files at the 22:30 mark. “Jeffs been coming on strong for us." Mepham said. “He makes things happen." Aber East Grand Rapids lied the game at 1-1 on a goal by Jeff Coale al 14:00 of the second t.Tf. the Saxons began to plan for the go-ahead goal. The verdict gave the Trojans a 1-5 mark in the O-K Blue Conference, lied for seventh place with Wyoming Rogers. This Friday the two schools will square off at Rogen to decide tbe tie. Dave Liu scored Middleville's first touchdown on a 28-yard run and a Kevin Doyle two-point pass to Steve Lehman gave Middleville an 8-7 advantage. Doyle later added a four-yard run and when quarterback Dwight Wade connected •?< o U* with receiver Nathan Pranger on a 72-yard scoring pass the Trojans held a commanding ‘ 20-6 lead In the fourth quarter, Jason Van Elst tallied Middleville's final touchdown on x 15-yard run and then added the two-pont.M conversion to make the final 28-13. .j Liu bad 116 yards ou 21 carries and also ' I led lhe defense with 12 tackles. Van Elst <J gained 78 on 16 attempts and made 10*’“ tackles. J Saxon golfers finish. . season in regionals Hastings' golfer Joo Lawrence just missal qualifying for state competiuon by virtue of a strong round at last Friday's Class B regional at the Pine, of Lake habella. Lawrence shot an 84 over 18 hole, to place sixth o-erall al lhe regional meek Tne lop five Individual, at ihe tournament all qualified for Stale. by Jim Jensen Sports Writer 11 may not have been lhe shot heard round lire world, but Caaey King', goal in over­ time of Hatting,' vanity game Tuesday night was definitely an emotional moment for the Saxon soccer faithful. No. not even gutting winds could Hop King from scoring lhe game-winner lo keep Hasting, thick In the middle of a chase for lhe league title. King's score gave lhe Hasting, club a 3-2 overtime, home win over O-K While Con­ ference rival East Grand Rapids “11 was just a good kick.” Hastings Coach Doug Mepham said of King', tally. “11 was a cross from Norris (left halfback Chris Nor­ ris) and King popped it right in tbe net ." Tbe victory make, Hastings 15-2 overall, but even more importantly 10-1 in the league standing, Forest Hill, Central, the Saxons' opponent today (Thursday) al the Rangers' field, alto enters lhe regular season', final contest with one conference nasungs quaneroacK joe Lyons (/) ana the rest of the Saxon offense are hoping for more yardage this week in their game with Zeeland I Fflrtny, Fa* Grand Rapids, the No. 1 team in Class BB. defeated Hastings 33-0. * ; I Other Hasting, scores included Jason... Fuller (98). Eric Masse (102) and Joo Jacobs. (1<B). Wl The Saxons shot 387 a, a learn to place.-,. 16th out of 20 reboots. East Grand Rapid, _i (342). Cedar Spring, (347) and DeWitt(349) all qualified as team, for State byS* finishing first through third Hastings' Jdf Storrs (22) moves upfield in Tuesday's O-K White contest with East Grand Rapids. Storrs scored a goal In the game and the Saxons went on to bent the Pioneers 3-2 In overtime. And three minutes taler. Chris Norris found an open space in the Pioneer net to put Hastings in front 2-1. But East Grand Rapids was not through and scored once more al the 34:00 mark on a quereionable play that appeared to have a Pioneer player offsides Still, the no-call did nothing to calm Mcpham's feelings on a couple of defensive plays that hi, own team made. “We gave them two goals with defensive breakdowns, basically our sweeper pulled." Mepham said. “Still, our kids came together and held." Eighth graders still undefeated Hastings eighth grade girls basketball team is still undefeated after beating Battle Creek St. Philip in tournament play, 52-2. Hastings now advances to the finals in the tournament. Leading Hastings in scoring were Virginia Jennings with 14 points and Jessica Crowley with 10. Jennings had seven steals while Crowley had eight rebounds. Blue and Gold teams drop games The seventh grade blue basketball team lost to Gull Lake 49-10 on Oct. 12. Katie Welton led scorers with five points. The gold team also lost to the Blue Devils 23-31 Leading lhe Saxons was Kailey Lyons who scored 10 points, grabbed eight rebounds and had five steals. Saxon Casey King boots a shot al the East Grand Rapids goal in a league soccer game Tuesday at Hastings High King eventually scored the game winner in overtime, a contest Hastings won 3-2. Saxon golfers (from left) Jon Lawrence. Jason Fufer and Jon Jacobs. Hastings finished Its season last Friday by placing 16th at regionals. Lawrence placed sixth as an Individual with an 18-hole score ot 84 Your Gift Saves Lives B.YO.B. (Bring your own bag.) For more ideas on reusing and reducing, call I-800-9WILDLIFE Reut YMCAW Volleyball fU«y twerrtw CJ Properties Bobs Gun and Tackle. Leafwood Lumber.... Ink Spots ICS Travel Hastings Burial Vault. Hanover/Garrison Snider Satellites Ranger Tool and Die. Goodenough Goodies. Flexfab Title Office Bliss Backc Construction. Ray James Electric. Spencer Towing W-L ' .13-2; .11-1.1 .9-2 .3-9 3-9, 2-13 .2-13 14-1 ’ 1O-5 ' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 19, 1995 — Page 13 YMCJ NEWS: Offense sparkles in junior varsity loss A W restling Clink Boys in grades 3-6 will be able to parctpate in a wrestling clinic on Oct. 23-27. jpcrviscd by Mike Goggins. Hastings Midle School wrestling coach. The program will run for one week at the tastings Middle School from 3:15 to 5 p.m. he coat for the program is S15 and sponsor- ship* are available upon request Pre registration is required by sending in the registration form, obtained at the YMCA of­ fice by Friday. Oct. 20. Saturday youth basketball The YMCA will bein its annual Saturday morning basketball program for youth in grades 2-8 Saturday. Nov. 4. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Pin Seekers 20-8; Lamtno’s Clowns 20-8, Advanced Commercial Printing 16-12; Locksop 16-12; Viking 16-12; Neighbors 15-13; 'onsumers Concrete 13-15; Eastings Bowlers 3-15; Black Sheep 7-21. Mens High Games & Series M. Davis 211-513; K. Lambeth 222; M. hristensen 174; L. Burch 193; G. Snyder 16-587; S. Guy 171-429. Womens High Games & Series D. ample 181-387; F Rutauff 192-546; C. Reed 73; E. Johnson 190; L Ruthniff 184; B. Wilkb 219-553. Mem High Games and Series - J. Bar um 215-583; B. Rentz 200-558; D. Vickers 89- 550; R. Swift 214-546; S. Sanborn 93-537; D. Friend 196-526; J. Woody 91-517; F. Huey 181-514; G. Snyder 79- 498; V. Dezess 177-492; R. Craven 80- 483, D Seeber 182-476; B Miller 90- 473; T Jams 172-473; G. Smith 58-469; K Hammontree 194; J. Smith 194; . Barkhuff 187; M. Freeman 178; J. Davis 75; B Drayton 170. ■ Senior Citizens Woodmansee 16-8; Jesick 16-8; Nash 15-9; loucoulis 14-10; Friend 14-10; Otis 13-11; olvm 13-11; Beckwith 12-12; Brewer 2-12; Kuempel 12-12; Snyder 11-13; towding 1113; D. Hall 10-14; Schlacter 15. Brodock 7-17. Richardson 6-18. Ladies Good Games aad Series - E. toecar 167-412; B Kruko 178-455; 1. eeber 152; G. Olis 177-504; B. Estep 155; . Kurmprl 157; M. Spoelstra 124; D ireenfieid 166-454; D Keeler 178-468; B finer 160; F. Schmeder 160. Mem Good Games and Series — J. Koods 176-431 H. Haan 245-597; B. Terry 10-597; G Farley 204-499; W Wood■amee 201-476; R. Nash 170-475; R. chlacter 196-512; C. Roe 166; L. Markley 36; T. Spoelstra 177; J. Beckwith 156-438; . Mercer 166; C. Allman 147; C. Haywood 76. Monday Mixers Kelly's Keglers 18«6; Girrbachs 16-8; South Shore Salon 16-8;-Mr- Bruce's- 15-9t-~ hrec Ponies 14-10. Babes and Bats 1W-12W; Hastings Bowl 11-13; Hartzler ‘our 11-13; Michelob 10-14; Rowdy Girls LI5; Dewey’s Auto 7-17; TM Lassies W-18W High Games - L Potter 210. H. Hewitt *96; F. Gtnbach 183; H. Service 175; B knders 173; D. Bowerman 167; P. King 158; L Friend 131. High Series - F Girrbach 536; H Hewitt «3; H Service 454. L. Potter 450; B Laders 435. Frida* Moose Mixed 9 aad a Wiggle IK Get Lucky's 15-9; Four Sun 14-10; Three Pomes 13-11; Rocky Foor 13-11; Four R s 12-12; Heads Out 12-2; Marking On It 12-12; Gutter Dusters 12-12; Big O’* 11W-12 V>; Middle Lakers 11H-12 W; Cegiers 11-13; Sears Service 11-13; Gillons 10-14; Ten Pins 10-14; Late Comers 10-14; Rusty Four 10-14; Odd Balls 10-14. Mem High Game and Serie* - M McKee 255-632; E. Keeler 245-632; M (asinsky 215-600. D. Keilor 247-533; B Madden 220-569; K. Meaney 203-541; T. tath 213; C. Purdum 203; D. Sears 182; R Umh 195; B Ripley 190 Womem High Game and Series — S. VinDenburg 215-585; S. McKee 210540. S Meier 220-515; L Barnum 212-562; B Mks 219-555; S Hddenbrand 181-492; B Imth 180; D. Service 177; S. Lewis 146. Th> rsday A.M. Machine I4U-9U; Misfits 14-10. Mace's Pharmacy 13-11; Eye and Lint Specialists 12- 12; Varney s Stables 12-12; Nashville Chiropractic 12-12; Valley Realty 11-13; Hair Care Center 10-14; Lifestyles 5 96-18^6. Good (James and Series — S Sebastian 213-542; L. Elliston 199-550; B. Blakley 179-477; O. Otis 170466; R. Kuempel 158- 460; B High 178-442; P. Frederickson 182-445; A Rose 167-442; J. Leo 151-399; M. Snow 147-416; C. Trumbull 142; S. Van­ Campen 1%; B. Smith 153; L. Johnson 150; D Bums 155; K. Sutfin 510; K Becker 500. Bowlerettes Dorothy's Hair Styling 13-7; Kent Oil 13-7; Hecker Insurance 12-8; Bennett Industries 11- 9; Carlton Center Excavating 8-12; D.J. EJectnc 3-17. (kxxI Gaines and Series - M Garber 191-524; H Coenen 184-496; B Hathaway 167-481; N. Goggins 168-458; J. Gardner 142; B Blakely 200-498; L Elliston 156; J. Decker 171-459; L Elliston 212-565 Sunday Night Mixed Rebels 19-5; Misfits I7fe-6fe; B.S.en 17-7; Thunder Alley 14-10; Get Along Gang 13- 11; Tasmamac's 1296-11 Vh: Really Rot tens 12-12; Diehards 12-12; Alley Cats 12- 12; Holey Rollers 12-12; Short N Sweet 12-12; Friends 12-12; Fearsome 4 11-13; Load Hogs 11-13; Freeman's 9-15; Rednecks 9-15; Beginners Pius 7-17; Dynamites 4-20. Womens High (James and Series - K Becker 181-526; M Snyder 183-519; M Martin 184-489. D Seeber 187-456; N. Taylor 174-448; T Huey 174-438; S. Cross 159- 427; S. Snider 152-419; D Smith 145-391; K Sutfin 199; C. Wilcox 156; L. Fnend 156; K Rentz 151; J. Mead 144; A. Hubbell 138; S. Eckley 132. Tuesday Trios Easy Rollers 16-8; Day By Dey 14-10; Three Ponies 13-11; Trouble'’ 13-11; Mill’s Landing 12.5-11.5; Three Blind Mice 12-12; Taz Devils 8-16; T.N.T. 7.5-16.5. High (James & Series: S Sanlnocencio 175-500; K. Fay 176-440; S. Vandenburg 205-568; M. Eaton 164-437; N. McDonald I54M2I; B Hayes 174-442; B. Moody 153W; lf<M33:’A GrthflfiT 156-400; J. Conger 173-468; K. Conger 148-413; D. Seeber 157-462 The program will run every Saturday tor six weeks (no meeting on Nov. 25). The cost for the six-week program is S3 per Saturday, or one may purchase a program pass for the entire six weeks for $12. Scholarships arc available upoi request. Preregistration is not required. The folbwing is a list of the game limes and locations for each age group: Boys — second grad.. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.. Northeastern Elementary; third grade. II am. to noon. Northeastern Elementary ; fourth, fifth, sixth grade. 8:30 to 10 a.m.. Hastings High School; and seventh, eighth grade. 8:30 to 10 a.m.. Hastings High School (Nov. 4. Middle School Nov. 11-Dec.). Giris — second and third grade. 9:45-10:45 a.m.. Northeastern Elementary, and fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Hastings High School. Adult city indoor soccer league The YMCA will have a managers’ meeting at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 for the organization of the 1995-96 adult city indoor soccer league. Each team that participated last year and wants toplay in this year’s season, should send a representative to room B-125 at the high school 1-caguc organization, rule changs. fees and league starting limes will be covered. Teams will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a limit on the number of teams that can participate, so attendance al the meeting is important. The league will begin next month and play Wednesdays at Hastings High School. Adult city basketball league The YMCA will have a mangers' meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Oct 25, for the organization of the 1995-96 adult city league basketball season. Each team that participated last year and wants to play in this year's season, should send a representative at Room B-125 at the high school. League organization, rule changs. fees and league starting times will be covered. Teams will be registered on a firstcome. first-served basis. There is a limit on the number of teams that can participate, so attendance at the meeting is important. The league is slated to begin the middle of November. Winning continues for hoop teams The eighth grade girls basketball team continucd their wmnmg waye. Blue” -team defeated Gull Lafe 79-22 etfotHdft the "Blue” team with 19 points. The "Gold” team defeated the Blue Devils 46-16. Virginia Jennings had 13 points and Jill Williams scored 12. Your Community Financial Center & More rqnd MEMBERSHIP OPEN TO ALL CHECKING • SAVINGS • CD’S • IRA's ; 1Q GV The Hastings junior varsity soccer team was defeated by East Grand Rapids 2-1. The Sax­ ons (6-8-2) showed a great deal of improve­ ment over their first game with East Grand Rapids when they were defeated 4-1. James Yi scored the only goal for Hastings with an assist by Eric McCarty The Hastings offense had 10 shots on goal, while in the first game they only had four. The Hastings defense kept East Grand Rapids from scoring until the last five minutes of the game. Matt Toburen, Derek Johnson, John DeWitt, Steve Storrs, Dustin Humphrey and Adam Schultz led the defense. The third and fourth grade Bad Boys (4-2) won over Harper Creek last Saturday 38-0. Touchdowns weic scored by Drew Bowman with three. Heath VanBelkum with two and John Farley with one. Extra points were by Drew Bowman and Brandon Johnson with one each. Nick Thompson and Brandon Johnson had an excellent running game. Defensive plays were turned in by Craig Shantz, Justin Newton. Jesse Lydy. Don Cullers, Josh Bcr nhisel, Derek Caldwell. Brad Kidder and Dan Doyle. The fifth and sixth grade Panthers (4-2) ended the season with a victory Saturday over Athens 30-0. Scoring touchdowns were Ted Greenfield on runs of 19 and 35 yards, Dustin Bowman on a 60-vard run and David Wilson on a 10-yard run. Wilson also kicked three ex­ tra points. Coaches say all the kids played an exceptional game on defense to shut out Athens. The fifth and sixth grade Hurricanes (3-2-1) defeated Battle Creek 22-7. Dan Slaughter converted three touchdowns. Matt Sciba con­ verted two of the three field goal attempts. The Hurricanes’ offensive line did an excep­ tional job holding their blocks. Broc Reiser had a couple key blocks which contributed to one of the Hurricanes’ touchdowns. Defense was led in tackles by Dan Slaughter, Bryan Lee, Kyle Hess, Shane Todd, Aaron Snider, Brad Currier, Chad Davis, Josh Bailey and Mark Peake. Matt Sciba had a fumble recovery. Bryan Lee had an interception. Professional Insurance Service For YOU! Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! 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Jake Miller rushed for 111 yards on 17 car­ ries to lead the Saxon ground attack. Saxon JV soccer team edged by East Grand Rapids GRAND DEPOSIT ACCOUNTING MON. 10:15 A.M. TO 5 PAL; TUES., WED. & THURS. 9:30 AALTO 5:00 PAL; FRIDAY 9:30 A M. TO 6 P.M. DRIVE THROUGH OPEN TO 7 PM. ON FRIDAY 3767 SPARKS DR. S.E. (BEHIND EASTBROOK MALL) NCUA b ers 23W-4W; Lucky Shots 17-11; Marks 16-12; Leftovers 15-13; I4W-13H; LeHarves 12-16; Hastings Bowl 12-16; Varneys 12-16; Valley Realty 11-17. Good Games and Series — K Thomason 108-540. P. Fisher 175-507; J. Lewis 192-476; B. Norris 173-426; S. Lambert 164-396; B Sextor 137-375; M. Dull 144-367; J. Piper 130350; A. Boniface 125-347; M Atkinson 171; L Bahs 165; C. Stuart 158; B. Estep 143; T. Joppk 135; S. Salazar 131; K Kesler 104 The Hastings junior varsity football team lost to East Grand Rapids 28-14 Thursday at Johnson Field in an offensive show both in the air and on the ground. The two teams combin­ ed for over 600 yards of total offense. East scored a touchdown on their first possession of the game on a 23-yard run and the two-point conversion to go up 8-0. The Saxons (1 -5-1) came right back with a 72 yard strike from Andrew Courtright to Matt Moore for a touchdown. The Saxons missed the point Gary Buckland, Sales 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 CHECKING ACCOUNTS Introducing six new checking programs Thursday Angels Outboard Inn 20-8; Nashville Chiro. 19-9; Styles R Us 17-11; Melaleuca Inc 17-11; Riverside 15-13; NAPA Girls 14^-13^; Hastings Bowl 14-14; Edward D Jones 14-14. Stefanos 13-15; Mitcher-T 9^-18^; Bob's Gnll 9-19; Morrow Roofing 6-22. Good Games and Series - T Daniels 196-571; L Landes 140; C Warren 201-493; 5. .Greenfield 213; D Feidkamp 138; C. Gales 139-383; L. Apsey 194-514; B Weiler (92) 174* L Miller 137; S Snider 168-472; that reward you for banking with us. K. McMillon 204; J. Hurless 182; B Mood) 204-573; S. Mennell 166; P Fisher 171-475; L. 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The next time you look up to the Heavens, remem­ ber Susan Black Drummond; what a sweetheart! She’s watch­ ing us and probably taking notes / or Salt AMANA CHEST FREEZER: 12 cubic feet, like new, $125. 948-2548.___________________ BEAUTIFUL 8 PIECE Oak Finish bedroom outfit Included queen size mattress set Still in the plastic. 2 months old. Cost $1,300, now sacrifice $300. 1-517-6994148_____________ BEAUTIFUL 3 PIECE livin­ groom outfit Ir -.1 udej sofa, love seat and chair. Mixed colon. Must sell, $275. 1-517-6994148______________ BRASS BED. Very beautiful with queen size luxury Sealy Mattress set Only 2 months old. Cost $850, asking $200. 1-517-699-2251______________ KING SIZE SEALY Mattress set Deluxe model with frame. 1 month old. Cost $1,200, sell for $300. 1-517-676-6414 LADIES CREAM COAT with cream mink collar, $25. 6644983.___________________ WHITE AND BRASS DAYBED with trundle bed underneath. Includes mattress. Very ornate looking. 1 week old. Cost over $600 new, sacrifice $250. 1-517-694-9184 I hiuiK ) on CARD OF THANKS The family of Laurence Phelps wishes lo thank our fami­ ly, friends. A neighbors for all Lhe kindness A caring shown us during the loss of our loved one. Thanks to the nurses on third floor for the wonderful care A for the comfort of the family. Thanks to Dr. DeWitt and Dr. Wildren. Thanks to Rev. Kent Keller for the services, to Wren Funeral Home for the concern for the family. A special thanks to Marge A Elton McGhan for serving the luncheon, A thanks to my neigh­ bors for food brought in, for all lhe flowers, donations, A cards. Your kindness will always be remembered. Lorralia Phelps Sally Martz A Family Ida Mae Harrington ___________________ A Family CARD OF THANKS A special thank you to our friends and family for the beauti­ ful plants, flowers, and cards. A heart felt thanks for all the thoughts and prayers that were said during my recent surgery. God Bless All Of You. _______________ Dave Dykstra CARD OF THANKS Wc wish to thank all of our many friends for all lhe tele­ phone calls A cards on our 73rd anniversary. Roy A Minerva Bauman CARD OF THANKS We want io thank all our rela­ tives and many friends for your expressions of sympathy at the time of Forrests death Your thoughtfulness means so much to us. Family of Forrest Darby COURT NEWS: A 43-year-old hospice nurse was order to resign from her position after she was sen­ tenced on a charge of obtaining controlled substances by fraud. Janice Kotrba. of Hastings, was ordered to serve three years of probation, 100 hours of community service and to resign from her position with the Barry District Health De­ partment Her attorney said it was her intent to resign from the health department before it was ordered by Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. Kotrba must find other work, as part of her probation requirements state she must obtain and keep a job. She could be charged for violating terms of her probation if she does not have a job. Kotrba pleaded no contest to obtaining controlled substances by fraud, which Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley said was obtaining prescriptions tn ways other than presenting a prescription. of additional charges of escaping lawful cus­ tody and having stolen property more than $100. Arnold testified he intended to take liquor and cigarettes from the store. Sentencing has been set for Nov. 30. • An 18-year-old Delton man pleaded guilty to having possession of stolen lottery tickets. Ronald Stacey pleaded guilty Thursday to receiving and concealing stolen property worth more than $100. He testified he had obtained "a lot" of lottery tickets from his roommates. The tickets had been reported stolen from the Cedar Creek Grocery Store. In exchange for his guilty plea, prosecu­ tors will recommend Stacey receive a jail sentence of not more than 90 days in length. Sentencing has been set for Nov. 30. • A 22-year-old Kalamazoo man has been sentenced to one year in jail for probation violations. Even though Mik us Nelson did not appear for his sentencing, he was ordered to spend 12 months in jail, with credit for 334 days already served. Barry County lYosecutor Dale Crowley said Nelson was a "continual failure" on probation, so Circuit Court Judge James Fisher terminated any remaining probation for Nelson. • A Delton man pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering a store on Cedar Creek Road in June. Douglas Arnold pleaded guilty to breaking and entering, in exchange for tbe dismissal • A Kentwood man was arraigned on charges he broke into a Castleton Township home in July. Tommy John Steffes, 18, pleaded not guilty to five charges against him. including home invasion, larceny, malicious destruc­ tion of property (mdop). and two counts of uttering and publishing, which is passing forged checks. The home invasion charge carries a maxi­ mum 15-year prison sentence, while the ut­ tering and publishing charges have 14 year prison terms. Larceny has a five year sen­ tence and MDOP is a 90-day misdemeanor. A pretrial has been scheduled for Nov. 9. • A 22-year-old Ionia man was arraigned on charges he wrote false checks. Brian Shinabarger stood mute to the three charges of uttering and publishing against him. He is charged with forging the name on three checks. Not guilty pleas were entered Police Beat: Two cars stolen in Hastings Two can were stolen In separate incidents In Hastings last week. Hastings City Police are investigating the theft of two automobiles. In both instances the keys were left In tbe ignitions of lhe can. A 1988 Ford Mustang was stolen from its owner's residence, but was recovered a abort time laser at the Riverbend Golf Course. A 1992 Caprice station wagon was taken from a private residence on the 800 block ot Madison soretime during lhe night of Oct. 14. The dark blue wagon has nos yet been recovered. > There are suspects in lhe first case, and charges are pending. No suspects have yet been identified in the second case. It is undetermined if the cases are related. Couple charged in burglary A Hickory Corners couple was arrested and charged in Allegan County court for a charge ot breaking and entering. Loonie Mann. 27. and Barbara Mann. 25. who are married, were arraigned and released on personal recognizance bond. They allegedly broke into a building in Otsego Townshi,. just outside tbe Barry County line Oct. 12 with lhe intent to steal a portable generator, said Michigan Slate Police from the Hastings post. Tbe couple may also face similar charges iu "alhoun County, said Det Sgt. Lou Quinn ot the Michigan Stale Police, who is investigating the Minns with tbe Wayland post of the Michigan State Police and Baltic Creek Police. Bah Manns are facing charges additional in Bany County. Lonnie Mann is charged with borne invasion, possessing stolen property in excess of $100 and larceny over $100. Barbara Mann is charged with larceny over $ 100 and fagcry ol a slate grant. Lonnie Mann is also set to be sentenced on an unrelated arson charge this week. He pleaded guilty to burning personal property with the intention of fraud over $50. He faces four years in prison on that charge. Child, 6, struck by car A 6-year-old boy was struck by a car as he was crossing lhe street to go to school in Hastings Wednesday morning. Erich K. Iberle of Hastings was struck by a car driven by Al vena H. Weller. 52, also of Hastings as be crossed Jefferson Street at the comer of Bond Street at 8:10 a.m. He was on his way to class at St Rose School. Hastings City Police said ihe boy apparently did not see Welter's car. headed south on Jefferson, and ran directly into her path. Iberle was taken to Pennock Hospital by Nashville Ambulance. He was treated for minor injuries and released. No citations were issued in the accident. Alcohol factor in accident on his behalf. A pretrial has been set for Nov. 2 • A 2 3-year-old Kalamazoo man was sentenced io six months in jail for his role in breaking into the Hastings Radio Shack in December Terrence Evans will spend six months in the Barry County Jail commencing Feb. 3 and was ordered to pay $1,000 in fines and costs. The sentence is delayed until February so Evans can obtain his driver’s license and be eligible for work release. • A Middleville man was sentenced lo time in jail for attempted larceny. Hans Roskam, 29. received 30 days in jail for a charge of attempted larceny in a build­ ing. The sentence will be served on 15 con­ secutive weekends because there is no more room in the work release program. He was also sentenced to two years of probation. • A 21-year-old Freeport man pleaded guilty to a charge of safe breaking. Jason Winn Thompson pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking into a safe at a car wash, a charge that carries a sentence of any num­ ber of yean up to life in prison. In exchange for the guilty ptea. prosecu­ tors will drop additional charges of embez­ zlement and larceny less than $100. Sentencing as been set for Oct. 19. the same date as a sentencing for a previous charge of unlawful use of a credit card. • A 25-year-old Woodland man pleaded guilty to drug delivery. In exchange for Kevin Peterson's guilty plea, prosecutors will recommend he receive a sentence of not more than 90 days in j«ii. Sentencing has been scheduled for Nov. 30. • Tbe man who jumped out of a second story window of lhe Barry County Court­ house last November waived his right to a jury trial Thursday. Joseph Roath will a have bench trial Oct 27 in front of Judge Fisher. He faces charges of resisting and obstructing police officers and escape. • A trial date has been set for a Hastings man accused of stalking a woman. Terry Randall. 26. will have a jury trial on a charge of aggravated stalking on Jan. 8, 1996. His attorney has filed motions, which will be heard Oct 26. Aggravated stalking carries a possible prison term of five years, a fine of $10,000 pnd not less than five years of probation. • An attorney for a Hastings man accused of criminal sexual conduct has asked for Judge Fisher to step down as presiding judge over bis client’s trial. The attorney for Richard Dibell. 55. said Dibell and Fisher had "an unfortunate ex­ change in the past." and for that reason did not feel Fisher would be an appropriate pre­ siding judge. Fisher agreed and dismissed himself from the case. The context of the exchange was not re­ vealed. A trial date for Dibell has been set for Nov. 30. which may change depending on the availibility of another judge. • A 25-year-old Middleville man was sen­ tenced to four months in jail for having sex with a minor. Matthew Werner was given a suspended jail sentences, which will be served in the Barry County Jail if be does not successfully complete three years of probation. Judge Fisher said be banded down the sen­ tence because be took into account tbe fact the girl was over age 15 and consented. Under rules of the probation, Werner is io have no contact with tbe victim or other re­ lated parties. • A trial date has been set lo: a Charlotte man accused of criminal sexual conduct. Kenneth Martens will be in court for trial Dec. 11. He is charged with fourth-degree CSC, involving force or coercion. He faced 1 A Dorr man was arrested and charged with drunk driving after he drove bis off road vehicle (ORV) four-wheeler onto Chief Noonday and struck a vehicle, injuring his 7-year- two years in pnson. old passenger. Michael Lee Wolowicz, 26, was charged with operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL) after the accident involving his Yamaha four-wheeler and a Buick Riviera Oct. 1Z Wolowicz was allegedly driving his four-wheeler east bound on the shoulder of Chief Noonday at the same lime Terry Bartell. 16, of Wayland, was traveling east bound on the same road. Michigan State Police in Hastings said Wolowicz swerved into the right front side of Bartell’s car. injuring the 7-year-old girl. Nicole Wolowicz. riding on the four­ • A Delton man was sentenced to at least four years in prison on sexual misconduct charges. James Hubbard, 66. was sentenced to no less than 48 lo 180 months in prison for second-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was given credit for 202 days already served. Hubbard pleaded guilty to the charge last month. The charge involves a girl under the age of 13. wheeler with him. Wolowicz was charged with OUIL second offense, hazardous driving, driving with a suspended license, no registration, no proof of insurance and operating an ORV on the highway. Neither Wolowicz nor his passenger was wearing a helmet. The girl was treated by Thomapple Township Emergency Services and released to relatives. Suspects sought in Freeport vandalism The Michigan State Police reported an attempted breaking and entering of the Village General Store in Freeport last month Tbe store was vandalized during the night on Thursday. Sept. 7. The from window screens were pushed in and some light bulbs were taken out Damage was estimated ai $100. It was determined the incident is related to other malicious destructions of property around the village. No suspects have been identified. Student caught stealing school supplies A Woodland High School student is being referred for juvenile charges after being caught stealing school supplies. The 15-year-old Sunfield boy. whose name is not being released, could be charged in juvenile court with larceny. He allegedly stole several kinds of school supplies, which were found in school lockers or re.urned to the school by the boy’s stepmother. according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department T^en from lhe school were two calculators, four compact discs, two paper books, four legal pMs. two daily planners, four, thrcc-nng folders, two school planners, one box of pencils, a package of pencils, one set of car keys and a can of hair spray. All items have been relumed io lhe school • A Hastings man was resentenced Thurs­ day after the Court of Appeals found the court made an error by refusing to accept a plea agreement and reversed his prior convic­ tion of second-degree criminal sexual con­ duct Fred H. Wagner was resentenced on a fourth-degree CSC conviction by Judge Fisher to 12 to 24 months in jail, with credit for 620 days already served. The Court of Appeals reversed and re­ manded the original conviction and sentence back to Barry County because then-Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster would not ac­ cept Wagner's ptea agreement to fourth-de­ gree CSC. In October 1993, Shuster said the agreement was not appropriate. Wagner had been charged with first-degue CSC involv­ ing a 12-year-old girl, which is punishable by up to life in prison. Fourth-degree CSC is a two year misde­ meanor. Wagner was sentenced in March 1994 to 10-15 years in prison on the second degree charge "He's already served more than I can pos­ sibly give him for this charge." Fisher said �KXSTIKGS P'JBHC UBEAdf Women «t Work. . .supplement to The Hastings Banner • October 19,. 1995 ins chubs’ IUMIWS » 18,3 Speaker tells Barry County women about top 10 fears by Mandv Habri Staff Writer Speaker Carol Kent discussed (he top ten fears common to all women last Tuesday at the Barry County Women's Festival Dinner Kent, a former dramas, speech and English teacher, did research for her new book 'Tame Your Fears" and found that many people feel that their worst fear is fear of public speaking which came before death She said the purpose of her book and speech was to make people more comfortable about doing things that are frightening •*l will not remove the butterflies entirely, just get them to fly in formation." she said. Many key worries of women, she said, are worth of life, significance to others, security, longing for intimacy and anxiety over making the right choices. Another author. Robert Goldman, found that people have a strong longing for success, she said. He asked some world class athletes if they would take a pill that guaranteed them gold medals even if if would cause them to die in five yean. More than half said yes. she said. Fean, she said come from unforgettable life experiences that happen early in life. Kent said her earliest memory of being afraid was when her family moved into a house next door to a cemetery. She said that when the moon was bright the view of the cemetery out her window was ominous. Whenever a funeral would take place she felt sympathetic for the people who had just lost a loved one. One night, she sa>d. her parents had a party and she was not allowed to go downstairs That same night, the moon was shining fierce­ ly over the cemetery, scaring her. To find and excuse to go downstairs, she said, she took a piece of dental f.oss and tied one end to her loose baby tooth and the other end to a doorknob and slammed the door caus­ ing her tooth to come out. She went downstairs to show her parents Kent said that fear is our oldest and deadliest enemy though some fear can be positive. Negative fear, she said, can damage lives, and cause addictions and loss of loved ones. This fear expends depleting energy. It is up to each individual, she said, to get nd of the negative fears and use the positive ones to help us move forward The first fear women have, she said, is every day phobias. Most people have these at some level, she said. Kent said her phobia was of public speaking which she was required to do her freshman year of college in order to graduate She said she just got up and did it and grew to enjoy it so much that she ended up mooring in it. Her first major speech was given al a slate convention that offered tape recordings and transcriots of the sneech. When she firu played her copy of lhe tape, she said, she thought it was defective because she kept hearing a thumping sound in the background She then packed up the letter accompany mg lhe tape that said the thumping was the sound of her heart beating from nerves. Kent said lhe second most common fear of women is that of potential disasters Women, she said, always imagine the wont case scencros for what could happen to "Someone is late for dinner and we are already planning lhe funeral," she said. Il is amazing what we could do with lhe energy wc waste worrying about things like this, she said because worrying is a cycle of inefficient thoughts. The third most common fear, she said, is lhe fear of losing control People put on masks instead of expressing their true feelings because they want other people to think that they have it all together and nothing bad ever happens to them, she said. When people have certain patterns for cop­ ing. she said, it is difficult lo change them The fear of revealing who you really are is the fourth fear, which leaves people with a sense of loneliness. The fear of dissappomling people is fear number five II is amazing wimt people will put themselves through to make sure they do not disappoint a loved one. she said. A woman called Megan was in a bod rela- In recognition of observance of National Business Women's Week, the Banner salutes all area women who contribute to the success of area businesses. Look inside this special section for important messages by employers who showcase their women staff members. i tionship in which she was constantly forced to cover the tracks of an abusive husband. She ended up in a situation in which she was fearing for her life when random gun shots at her and items in her home caused lhe police lo take him in for a psycological evaluation. He was released the next day when he was diagnosed as not being imbalanced. Kent said the reason Megan stayed with this man was because she did not want to disap point her parents by getting lhe first divorce in the family, she said. Author Dr. Sydney Simon wrote a book in which she said that "all of us put on a loveable and capable sign and lose pieces of it throughout the day whenever people criticize or don't pay attention to you." This can happen due to lack of approval from superiors at work or lack of appreciation from the family. Kent said that in this world, people feel that it is important for them to be beautiful in order to succeed or to be loved. If we can’t be beautiful, then we better be smart. Not many of us like what we have and all of us struggle with who we are. she said. The fear of facing past mistakes also isa a strong one. she said. She said she once stayed with a family in In­ dianapolis who is the perfect example of peo­ ple facing their past mistakes and moving on with their lives. Instead of feeling guilty about their son's drowning tn the bathtub and blaming each ocher for the tnciodent. they supported each ocher and cherished his memory. Kent said she spoke to the family years later and found that the incident actually made the couple's marriage stronger The family now has ten children and does whatever it can to help ocher families cope with similar circumstances. Kent said most of us fear change, which is usually "anything that rocks the boat." She said we all fear change because we wonder what would happen if the change would make life more difficult. Fear of getting trapped in a dead end situa­ tion is fear number nine and also common to women. Kent said times have changed and many women arc marrying later today because the) fear divorce, which happens in 50 percent of all marriages. She added that women also fear losing their indepcndancc once they get married and wonder how they can juggle careers. The last fear is the fear of achieving success and admitting failure Kent said women today have more options which makes decisions more difficult. She said she once read an article written by a doctor said that people today seem to be hur­ rying through life and struggle to make ourselves lovable and capable to others while maintaining balance in our own lives. Kent said she years ago spoke to an organization After her speech was over, the only thing the woman in charge said was "who is watching your child while you are doing this." Kent said a feeling of guilt almost spept over her because of her constant fear that she was not balancing her commitments. She said she was at tbe time in her life in which she had some great opportunities open to her and she was afraid that she would never get a chance to do them again if she did not do them now. Later, she said, she decided that the oppor­ tunities would always be open to her and fell The Middleville Villoga Players gave a fashion show at the dinner displaying fashions put together by the Sea Shanty. that she could spend more time with her children now. then pursue some of those op­ portunities later. Kent said every fear is triggered by a person or an event. People will deal with these fears by pretending they do not exist. She said that in order for people to deal with their fears in a positive way. they should be aware of three things They need to realize that life is full of negative things that could possibly happen, so people might as well not worry but be prepared. She added that they also should realize that as long as they are choosing a path in life of personal growth, that they are bound to face some kind of fear. Everyone, she said, should look for a friend who can share their anxiety with them and make them laugh and feel better about things. After people are relaxed, they should clear their heads and attempt to make decisions. "It is better to do something than nothing. ’' she said. Kent said she learned at a workshop that healthy people are people who laugh more often, at least 100 times a day. She added that people also should think about people who are worse off than they are when they must face fears. If people do these things, she said, they have a better chance of conquering their fears. Women's Festival Co-€hairwoman Sandy Engiehart said the dinner was an attempt by the council to have a ladies night out where they could relax, learn new things and support each other. Also at the dinner was the music of the Baroque String Quartet, who performed din­ ner music, and women of the Middleville Village Players, who held a fashion show. Kent's speech will be featured on the radio show "Focus on the Family" Oct. 23 and 24. The next Women's Festival event will be a Fall Festival al Hastings High School Oct. 19. 1996. �Women at Work page 2 “STRONG POINT’ We’ve been in business a long time serving this community. Over 31 Years of Experience • Dawn — 20 years. Teller. Assistant Branch Manager. Branch Manager and now Assistant Vice President. • Cathy — 11 years. Teller. Assistant Branch Manager Being a banking professional takes more than being precise It means being knowledgeable, efficient, friendly and caring. We re proud to say every one of our employees is a true professional A person dedicated to you. our customer. , supplement to The Hastings Banner • October 19. 1995 Women ploy a role in national politics The Associated Press TRENTON. NJ. _ Gov. Christie Whitman and other Republican governors have been invited to join a committee geared to act as a counterbalance lo the GO P’s hard­ line conservatives, several newspapers reported Saturday. Whitman advisers told Die Star-Ledger of Newark and The Record of Hackensack in Saturday's editions that Whitman has been invited to join the Committee for Responsible Government that promotes "fiscally conservative, socially inclusive" GOP candidates. Govs. William Weld of Massachusetts and John Rowland of CcHuieclicul have reportedly also been invited to join. Whitman confidant and committee chairman Lewis Eisenberg said lhe goal is to have Whitman "play a leadership role in carrying that message . There are so many voices of the extreme right that wc really need some (moderate) leadership.* But before Whitman can join the important to her and., the Republican Party." "She's clearly going to be talking about issues in a different forum...It's a moderate voice." lie said. ‘Eaton federal Savings 'Bant Celebrating 10 Years of doing business in Barry County. COUNTRY CRAFTS 948-2874 A “family” business with a lot of help from over 20 crafters. 2259 Gun Lake Road Hastings The Elzingas (front): Dallas, Danielle; (seated): Ashley, Dakota, Sharon (Mom). (Across from Bob’s Gun & Tackle) HOURS: Tuesday-Friday 10 to 5; Saturday & Sunday 10 to 4 Left to right: Cathie Wood, owner (10 yean); Alissa Goodwin, business manager (8 years); and Arlette Kok receptionist & cashier (1 year). Hastings CHRYSLER • PLYMOUTH • DODGE* JEEP* EAGLE _ _ , _ . , „ political action committee, she must gain state Election Law Enforcement Commission approval. ELEC is slated to consider tbe issue next week and the commission is expected to grant its approval. Tl»c committee wants Whitman to serve on its steering committee, where she would participate in fund-raisers, make fund-raising solicitations and appear and speak at a variety of functions. Peter Vemiero, Whitman s chief of staff, told ihe newspapers that Whitman’s involvement in the committee "would be to discuss a broad range of issues that are . „ , Barry County s Only leep-Eagle Dealer 14SS W. STATE STREET - HASTINGS Phone 945-9383 or 1-800888'6164 Leslie Hildas Open Mon k Wrf. mo.* Tun Thun.. “■8J0* " *•' Two and one-half yean ago. Leslie KuSkauskas. former special education teacher in Lansing, purchased “Pages" Book Store at 108 East State Street in Hastings as her first venture into the business world. She has found other women in business in Hastings to be The HASTINGS BUSINESS and PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB Salutes... NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN’S WEEK October 16-20, 1995 FEDERATION OBJECTIVES: • To elevate the standards for women In business and in the professions; • To promote the interests of business and professional women • To bring about a spirit of cooperation among business and profession! women of the United States; • To extend opportunities to business and professional women through education along lines of industrial, scientific and vocational activities. good mentors as well as role models Pages is a general book store, wit!: books for all ages and al categories She carries thousands of titles, with weekly book orders made for special requests Each Friday. Lesle with her assistant. Shawn Ahearn, receives more comic books to add to what is already Barry County's largest selection of comic books. A feature of the book store is the works of a variety of local artists and businesses in the front window. She contnbutes books and gift certificates to local schools, businesses and charities pages BOOK r 6T0PG Age doesn't mean it's time to quit for •< today's women The Associated Press LONDON _ Turning 70 doesn’t mean Margaret Thatcher’s ready io take a rest, though she is getting some partying in. "Life comes one day at a time, not one. year at a lime. What would you do if yoo-’ didn't work when you have been used to; working all your life?" she said on her birthday Friday. During her 12 years as prime minister, she was often loo preoccupied with affairs of stale lo celebrate birthdays, but this year is. different. 108 East State Downtown Hastings Call Prime Minister John Major bal entertained her at his 10 Downing Street residence. Queen Elizabeth II will attend a party Thatcher is hosting al Claridgcs Hotel in London on Monday, and the Margaret Thatcher Foundation is throwing her a party in Washington. 948-2341 Thornapple Valley Family Physicians, P.C. ...serving the community for over 20 years. Providing a full range of medical services including: • Obstetrics • Newborn & Ch8d Care Members of the Hastings Business and Professional Women’s Club and their place of employment are: Louise A. (Sunny) Anderson, Depot Law Office; Shirley Barnum, Flex-Fab; Margaret (Peg) Bradford. President of Michigan Federa­ tion, B.P.W.; Rita Brasseur, Flex-Fab; Sue Brown, Hastings Mfg.; Debbie Button, Hodges Jewelers; Thelma Carl, Michigan Bell, Retired; Ann Cusack, Pennock Hospital; Ann Davis, Farm Bureau Ins. Agent; Cathi Dayo, YMCA Child Care; Carol Jones-Dwyer, Attorney at Law; Carol Ergang, State of Michigan; Mary Fairchild, Bradford White; Denise Loftus Gam, Metalforming Equipment; Liz Haight, City of Grand Rapids; Ruth Hughes, State Farm Ins. Agent; Sharon Kermeen, Barry Co. Social Services; President Laura Kingma, Hastings Adult Ed.; Laura Mann, Foot Care; Charier member Florence Marble, Hastings Mfg. Retired; Marjory Tumes Maynard. H.R. Block, Retired; Mary Pennock, Hastings Mfg. Retired; Virginia Snyder, City Bank, Retired; Sharlot Sours. Made Valley School; Charter member. Wilma Story, Hastings San 'ary Serv., Retired; Mariam White, Barry County, Deputy Cient; President-Elect, Cindy Yarbrough, Write Ready Data Processing; Beth Robb. Hastings Adult Ed. The committee promotes a range of issues including abortion rights, affirmative action, federal debt reduction, block grants, welfare reform and the restructuring of Medicaid and Medicare. Whitman is sn advocate of abortion rights, retaining welfare benefits for unwed mothers and is against the Republicancontrolled Congress's plans to sharply reduce New Jersey's Medicaid allocation over tbe next 18 months. Whitman was the committee's keynote speaker at a March fund-raiser where she said that no one issue should provide a litmus test for Republican credentials. She warned tbe GOP against allowing .he abortion issue to divide the party and derail achievement of its goals of lower taxes, smaller government and welfare reform. There are some concerns about Whitman joining tbe committee, lhe newspaper reported. Some people believe that Whitman's role with lhe committee could further alienate her from conservatives over the abortion issue. There's also concern that people might think the governor’s only purpose in joining the commi-tee was lo position herself for a vice presidential nomination. Senate Minority Leader John A. Lynch said Whitman would be misusing her office by being "consumed with Republican money politics instead of working to solve stale problems for the people." "The people of New Jersey don’t need a governor out criss-crossing the country for more special interest campaign money while they're home worrying about bow their families will survive Republicans here and in Washington," Lynch said. • Gynecology • Norplant • Office Surgery • Colposcopy • Cryosurgery of Cervix • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy • Wort Treatment Front, left to right. Joell Bloomberg, 2-1/2 yrs.. (M.A.) Medical Assistant. Diane Ebaugh. 11 yrs.. (M.D.) Medical Doctor. Dixie Miller. 6 yrs.. Billing Manager. Back, left to nght: Nancy Streigle. 20 yrs . Office Manager; Vickie Landes. 1 yr.. C.N.M. (Certified Nurse Midwife). Sandro Rosenberg. 2 yrs.. Transcriptionist. Kay Simpson. 6 yrs , L.P.N. (Licensed Practical Nurse); Kathy Weller. 11 yrs . receptionist. Call for an appointment weekdays 9:00 a m. to 5:00 p.m. 948-8057 After hours, weekends A holidays 945-9567. on can 24 hours 1005 W. Green St., Hastings �Women At Work...supplement to The Hastings Banner • October 19,1995 page3 Women have the power to make a difference The AssociatedPrro SALT LAKE CITY _ John Walsh, host of television'! "America's Most Wanted" ■poke of crime, heartbreak and a justice system in trouble. Radio personality Laura Schlcssingcr focused on babies, careers and choices. But they converged upon one conclusion during their addresses to Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch** Utah Women's Conference on Friday: The nation's women have the power to make a difference. "Women arc 51 percent of the population in this country ... you've got to get logethei lo say enough is enough." said Walsh, urging a crowd of more than 2.000 women to join forces and force politicians to get tough on criminals Walsh, whose 6-year-old son was kidnapped and murdered 14 years ago. said We are very proud of the women of National Bank of Hastings America's legal institutions are breaking down. Murderers arc let out to kill again, and children and women are often their victims, he said. "It's not the criminal-justice system,” Walsh said, "but the criminal injustice system." Each year, more Ilian 4.000 children arc abducted by strangers, there arc 24.000 murders and 2 million reports of child sexual abuse. Five children die every day from accidental shootings at home. Walsh said. Walsh called for a mandatory federal death penalty for child killers and life prison sentences for other repeat criminals. Schlcssingcr. known to fans of licr syndicated radio show as "Dr. Laura." urged women to stay home and raise their children. Too many parents "institutionalize" their children in day care, "because they are furniture, things in the way of what you have lo do." she said. As a college student in the late 1960s. Schlcssingcr said she considered marriage and children the fastest way to lull a career. She earned a doctorate from the physiology department of lhe Medical School of Columbia University and put her job first. Schlcssingcr said that dunged when she witnessed a 6-month-old fetus hiccup while They are truly the people that keep the bank running. With over 185 years of combined experience in the banking business we are here to help you with all of your banking transactions. watching a science show on conception and birth. "I don't think there is anything more important, period, than making sure the lives that come from these bodies arc raised to be good human beings," site said. "That is your No. 1 responsibility.” Women inducted into national Women's Hall of Fame The Associated Press SENBCA FALLS. N.Y. . Eighteen women were inducted Saturday into lhe National Women’s Hall of Fame: Virginia Apgar (1909-1974), physician who invented a life-saving health assessment test for newborns called lhe Apgar Scale. Ann Banc, oft, first woman to reach the North and South Poles across lhe ice. Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894), founded and edited "The Lily." tbe first newspaper devoted to reform and equality for women. Mary Breckinridge (1881-1965). nurse­ midwife and founder of lhe Frontier Nursing Service, created to provide health care in rural areas. Patricia Ann Wren Ann Patricia Wren is the office manager/receptionist at Wren Funeral Home. Schlcssingcr encouraged women to set priorities. Pursue a career and then children, stic said, or children and then career, but not both at once. "You can't have everything you want or dream." she said. "You have got to choose." Inc., 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings. Patty had assisted in the family business Eileen Collins, first American woman to pilot a spacecraft. Elizabeth Dole, tbe first woman secretary of transportation. Anne Dallas Dudley (1876-1955), key leader in passage of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote; Tennessee suffrage leader. Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910). first American woman lo found a worldwide religion _ the Church of Christ. Scientist Ella Fitzgerald, singer. Margaret Fuller (1810-1850). author, feminist transccndentalist leader and teacher. Matilda Joslyn Gage (1826-1898), suffrage leader and author. Lillian Moller Gilbretb (1878-1972), industrial engineer and motion study expert whose ideas improved industry and the home. Nannerl Keohane, political scientist and educator, first woman president of Duke University. Maggie Kuhn (1905-1995), founder uf lhe Gray Panthers. Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Josephine St Pierre Ruffin (1842-1924). leader and organizer of black women’s organizations; abolitionist and anti-lynching crusader. Patricia Schroeder. U.S. congresswoman whose legislation helped women and families. Hannah Grecnebaum Solomon (1858­ 1942), founder of the National Council of jewun women. for many years, and served as a corporate officer before assuming her present post in 1991. The daughter of Kathryn and David Wren, Patty was bom in Hastings, attended Hastings Schools and was graduated from Hastings in 1985. She attended Daven­ port College in Grand Rapids, graduating with an associate in ap­ plied science/executive secretarial degree in 1987. She was AZ Board of Supervisors hears that dumps aren't bringing in the money associated with Foremost Insurance Com- Jk. West State at Broadway Gun Lake Office Hastings, Michigan 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. 945-3437 792-4406 pany for four years. OOren Funeral Home 1401 NuBroadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Member FDIC ■ 616-945-2471 k I !■ ........ ft. !!■—■!!■! t! II I ■■ I — ■/ 77u? Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) _ Right now would be a good time for Maricopa County to dump its garbage business, officials have told tbe Board of Supervisors. Deborah Larson, the county's chief financial officer, urged the board Monday to sell the county's Northwest Regional Landfill and to use the money to close five other dumps. Competition from private landfills has cut deeply into the county’s landfill profits, which fell last year to $400,000 from $650,000 despite a $1.50 increase in the dumping fee to $16.50 a ton, said Christine Holloway, the county's solid-waste manager. The recently opened Apache Junction landfill, operated by Allied Waste Industrie*, and two more soon-to-be-opened dumps in the area will add lo tbe pressure on county landfill profits, tbe supervisors were told. Tbe six county-owned landfills currently get about 10 percent of tbe trash from the metropolitan areas and most of the trash from rural areas, staffers said. Tbe supervisors took no action on lhe recommendation lo clow lhe landfills. Former Supervisor Carole Carpenter, who led the campaign a decade ago to open the Northwest Regional Landfill, warned that turning over landfills to private companies could lead to higher costs and environmental problems. Elaine and Lancelot to spend winters on campus Associated Preu low, State University', empu, ,wuu won't have to head south for the winter. Tbe twira, (.-adinonally named Elaine »nd Lancelot, will be able to live on tbe schools Like LiVeme all year after an aeration system i, installed in late Nowata. The system will keep the water moving on the western part of tbe lake, near an island where Use swam will nest and close lo their 501 N. Main, Nashville, Michigan 517-852-1985 Dining • Carry Out * Delivery Hudsonville Dutch Made Ice Cream feeding equipment. Tbe pair of trumpeter swam was taken to the lake for the first time earlier this month. Traditionally, there are always two swans the lake. But tbe lake had been swanless for most of this year as repair work took place to remove sill and make tbe lake T<Canx>us planner Catherine Brown said that another aeration system, one that would provide oiygen to lhe lower level, of lhe lake io improve water quality, may be installed later. Last year', ,enior clas, is raising the money lo buy the system. �page 4 Women at Work ...supplement to The Hastings Banner • October 19.1995 Women can bring varied viewpoints to court The Associated Press BY RICH KIRKPATRICK. A P WRITER HARRISBURG _ Sandra Schultz Newman doesn’t want lo be called judge outside of court, brings family and personal experiences to her legal thinking and is single-minded about becoming tbe first woman elected lo stale Supreme Court "Sandy," she corrected when addressed as judge, a title she won in 1993 when she was elected lo Commonwealth Court. "I don’t think judges should be put on that kind of pedestal where they are no longer human,” she said between campaign stops recently. "We do have our biases. We do have our faults. We have our good points. We re people “ Newman. 56. a lifelong Republican, is one of four candidates for two spots on Supreme Court in the Nov. 7 election. Tbe Pennsylvania Bar Association rated her highly recommended. While discussing her campaign, she did not recite straight-line themes but offered an engaging conversation about life as a llbllll candidate, judge, friend, wife, mother, grandmother and ambitious, driven career woman. She has ideas for improving Supreme Court, racked by controversy for several years: The court should consolidate operations in one city, and all the justices should cast public vole on which cases to review. Justice Rolf Larsen was removed from office for helping a friend get his case accepted. In explaining her background, she noted the son of a friend was killed by a drunken driver and one of her dissenting opinions swayed the court into changing its position about a technical issue blocking some drunken driving convictions. *Tm proud of the fact that I care about people and that’s reflected in my opinions," she said. "I'm proud of the scholarly types of opinions that I have written and continue to write. I think they show intellectual thought combined with a sensitivity." In a rare break with its tradition of going for Democrats, the state AFL-CIO endorsed her. She also drew support from other pnTTTT'ITTTTTTriTTTTTFrrTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTnnnnnnnnnS When you look at tne inner workings of Hastings Manufacturing Company, women are the heart Kathy K. Argo j is the owner of Gilmore Jewelers at 102 East State ’ Street in Hastings. She purchased the business from « her mother, Mary Hesterly, over four years ago. She ’ began her career in the fine jewelry business seven- * teen years ago in high sdiool. that time, she worked • part-time with Patrick Gilmore, her step-father, as an « apprentice. Her other backgrounds include attending the Gemological Institute of America in Santa Monica, CA where she received her diamond degree; attending courses from Jewelers of America in New York where » she earned her Certified Store Manager degree; working for a large diamond company in » Tuscson, AZ before returning to Michigan. • Her business features the sale of diamonds, fine jewelry, watches, collectibles and gifts. « « I ’ • • | ’ J She, also provides jewelry repair, insurance appraisals, engraving, ear piercing, watchmaking Z • and custom remounts. • When not at the store. Kathy can be found at many of her family functions. Kathy believes • our families and God must come first to keep this community strong. The store was originally founded over 40 years ago by Patrick Gilmore, who employed • both women and men on his staff. « ’ B • • • Gilmore Jewelers "In the heart of Hastings" 102 E. State St., Hastings ; • q, q *.««»»......................«................................................................. .................................... Left to Right: Amy Hubbert. Peggy Pierce & Gayle Marsh. Peggy has been at the Music Center since June, and has been in retail sales for the past 19 years. 6------- • a Without the women in our business the doors wouldn't open, the merchandise wouldn't be displayed, orders wouldn't be processed and the cash register wouldn't ring. We are very proud of all of our women employees and the years that they have served the Hastings Store Community. Amy has been a part of the Music Center team for 5 years. Amy is also an office manager for Clearview Travel/Larry Poll Realty. Gayle has been with the Music Center for 4 years and is also a Mary Kay beauty consultant as well as a purchasing agent at Flexfab. g^King’s Music Center Mary Banquette — 22 years Jeanette Martin — 10 years Marcia Ingram — 13 years Jennifer Vanaman — 2 years JoAnne Bailey — 6 years Jamie Brookmeyer — 1 year Maureen Scobey — 25 years Katie Metzger — 1 year Brenda Rummins — 20 years Gwen Long — 1 year Barb Adrianson — 4 years Julie Schmidt — 1 year Jackie Birman — 8 years Arnie Mullins — 5 months Ellie Brizendine — 1 year Judy Piechnlk — 2 months Carolyn George — 19 years Amanda Seeber — 1 month unions, including those representing state employees, teachers and transportation workers. "She’s worked very hard to reach out to the labor community.” said Rick Bloomingdale, tlic union's secretary treasurer. As for criticism about moving up after serving just less than two years of the 10ycar term she won in 1993, Newman said: "I don't see it as anything different than what I’m doing. ... This is not a change of career. I'm not running for governor or senator. I'm still going to be a judge." She also responds forcefully to comments about using family money to buy her way to lhe high court. Her husbend of 36 years. Julius, is a plastic surgeon aid they provided much of tbe nearly $800,000 she raised for her 1993 campaign. "It’s not family money. It is earned money. My husband and I did not inherit one cent. Nothing was gifted to us. Nothing was given to us. We worked for everything we have,” she said. As of Sept. 18, her husband had lent bocampaign $95,000. "What I spent on my last campaign was my summer borne and my boat that I don’t have," she joked. Her father was a South Philadelphia grocer and taught lier high standards and hard work. She excelled at math and science but wasn't interested in medicine as a career. Her family joked that she liked to talk so much she might as well enter law and make a living from her verbal skills, she said. She started law school at age 29 on the same day her youngest son started kindergarten. Both her sons are lawyers. "Both my sons said they were brought up as doctor’s kids and realized they can follow in the footsteps of their mother's career," she said. She explained why a woman's viewpoint would make a difference on a 200-plus-yearold. virtually all-male court: "It's like my husband is lhe best father in tbe world. But he is different than I am as a parent. If my kids are upset on the phone, I know it He always says to me. 'How can you tell they were upset? And I always say. 'Mother's instinct.’ Well, there is a difference between men and women, thank goodness, and I think that will be a great asset to Che Supreme Court.” She added that she has never felt discrimination in her legal career. She recalled one of her first days in the District Attorney’s Office in Montgomery County as a new assistant prosecutor. Site said tbe guys in tbe office had a laugh when aalbp tttUlMd dw gigejpaen ^clcomina plant on her desk was mariJuanaTrom tic evidence room. "I was lhe only female in tbe DA's office and they tested me and I passed the lest.” she said. "But when I laughed al it, they felt I was going to be fine with them." She still counts those colleagues as friends. Her five-pagc resume is replete with honors, awards and civic, political and community activities. She and her husband have established full scholarships at Villanova Law School and Temple University Medical School. Besides her tenure as a prosecutor, she was in private practice as a partner and specialized in family law. "I really want to see things better." she said when asked what drives her. "I feel I have been very fortunate in my life.... But I just feel that so much has been given to me that I can just step back now and give so much back.” ^^Electronics and Appliances Z 130 W. State St.. 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Brown, 42. will be named command sergeant major of the Colorado Army National Guard this week and that will put her in charge of more than 3,000 enlisted people in more than 50 National Guard units throughout lhe slate. Brown pul in three years in the regular Army and is an 18-year veteran of the National Guard. She graduated from Colorado Stale University with a degree in social work in 1980 and had a full-time job with the National Guard three years later. Brown says most women were expected to be typists at the lime she was in the regular Army where she became the first female intelligence analyst in Europe. "I still don't type well today,” Brown said. "I was afraid to learn for fear they’d make me a clerk.” Her tour as command sergeant major expires on Oct. 1. 1999 and Brown says she then intends to return lo social work. "I believe in our youth,” she said. "I want them to grow up having lhe same opportunities I’ve had." �Women at Work. ..supplement to The page 5 Hastings Banner • October 19.1995 Women negotiate for liberation in Beijing My Dedaration Commitment To Clients 1. To Irrat you with respect and courtray. 2. To handle your legal mailer competently and diligently, in accordance with lhe highest standards of lhe profession. 3. To exercise independent professional judgement on your behalf 4. To return your telephone calls promptly. 5. The Associated Press RUPERT, Idaho (AP) _ A Rupert woman's journey from the small farming community where she grew up lo the metropolis of New York led her to Beijing, China, to negotiate for Use liberation of women throughout the world. Columbia University law school graduate Sheri Rickert, 33, served as a negotiator with lhe Vatican's delegation at the United Nations' Fourth World Conference on Women in September in Beijing. Rickert, a New York City lawyer specializing in human rights, works for tbe Holy See Mission, which represents Pope John Paul II at the United Nations. The Beijing conference produced a document that calls on world governments to spend more money alleviating the increasing poverty of women rather that on defense. Though not legally binding, the document is meant to guide governments in improving the lives of women. Il also covers relationships between men and women. "The document talks a lot about changing attitudes between women and men and sharing family as well as social responsibilities," Rickert said. The intent is to give women the chance to become involved in lhe community outside of their homes as well as increase the involvement of men in raising children, Rickert said. "Unless men take an interest in it and lake some lime understanding lhe obstacles women face in advancement,*’ the document won't help promote lhe betterment of women, Rickert said. Tlx: U.N. document also covets violence toward women, and defines it as violation of women's rights, she said. But Rickert finds the document disturbing in other issues it covers. It does not provide financial backing to support die ideas it espouses for the education of women, she said. Another problem Rickert sees within lhe document is that Western countries tried lo qualify lhe traditional family by including language that could infer homosexual unions be regarded as a family, she said. To keep you informed and provide you with copies of important papers. 6. To respect your decisions on the objectives lo be pursued in your case, as permitted by law and the rules of professional conduct, including whether or not to settle your case. 7. 1b preserve the client confidences learned during our lawyer-client relationship. 8. To charge you a reasonable fee and lo explain in advance how that lee will be computed and billed. 9. 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NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-9680 McC0RM1CK^C Th,'No MfunHofA,’ �Women at Work...supplement to The paged Hastings Banner • October 19.1995 The men's march draws women as well, some on the podium BY DIANE DUSTON AP WRITER WASHINGTON- Not all the women stayed home. Tlic Million Man March drew more than a sprinkling of black women to lhe Capitol grounds and the National Mali on Monday. "It is so exciting. I wouldn't miss it for nothing in the world," said Shirley Sellman. who came with ha husband from Annapolis. Md. Sonya Harvell of Silver Spring. Md.. came with her friend. Crystal Herrod. Harvell, who expected her 24-year-old son to come later, said. "I think it helps black men to see that we can be together and we have support." "People feel much more alone than they used to in the old days when the circumstances were still bad." she said. "Black people still had a lot of poverty. But I think the support under them was a lot stronger." Herrod said she had no problem with the We are very proud of the women that play such an important role in the operation of Hastings City Bank. We commend all working women for their contribution during National Women In Business Week. fastings Oj» JJanfe Safe & Sound Since 1886 Hastings Middleville Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland 945-2401 763-9418 852-0790 891-0010 792-6201 7953338 Member ™c fesn mcn-only concept of the march "Black men as a whole are in more of a crisis right now." said Herrod. "If black women now want to do something, tlicre is room for us to have our time." Gwendolyn Owens of nearby Arlington, Va.. took a day off work lo come out on lhe crisp, sunny day. Sitting under a tree, she gazed in amazement at the sea of black men. "I feel very proud, elated," she said. "When I was coming here today. I was in the subway wiping my eyes." At one subway entrance, a young woman carrying a baby boy cheerfully told another woman site was there to "catch a husband." Cora Masters Barry, wife of D.C. Mayor Marion Barry, meanwhile, declared from the podium "This is the prettiest sight I’ve ever seen in my whole entire life." Rosa Parks, who became known as the "mother of the civil rights movement" after her refusal in 1955 lo give up her bus seat in Montgomery. Ala., became a cause eelebre. said she was "honored that young men respect me and have invited me as an elder." "I pray that my multiracial and international friends will view this gathering as an opportunity for all men. but particularly men of African-American heritage, to make changes in their lives for the better," Mrs. Parks said. Otber women who spoke to the crowd included Betty Shabazz, the widow of the slain Malcolm X. and Tyneta Muhammad, the widow of Nation of Islam founder Elijah Muhammad. Some of the men, meanwhile, attended to young sons. Others were accompanied by wives. A few pushed baby carriages. None seemed to mind the women present. "It’s a once in a lifetime thing. It's positive, said Connie Wagoner of Columbia S.C. drove up Saturday morning with several other women. Woman promotes 4-H dog project The Associated Press Sueann Andresen sees the positive results of the 4-H dog project, such as responsibility, self-confidence, plus lots of fun. Now she’s trying lo get local children involved in tbe 4-H project _ one she believes many children haven't heaid about. Andresen is the administrative leader for the Sky-Hi 4 H Club and Canine Corps in the Lakeview and lumgston area. She's trying to spread the word to local 4-H clubs, as well as to children who aren't already in 4-H. "No one over here lias the dog project." she said. "Some of tbe kids don’t even realize there is a dog project" But Andresen said she knows there are plenty of kids in this area who own dogs. "This is a really great project," the said. "You get lo work with your best friend, your dog-" The required part of the dog project is husbandry study. This involves learning proper feeding, housing, first aid and general knowledge about the breed of dog. Children prepare a written project and poster to display at the Montcalm County 4­ H Fair. Andresen also coordinates lours of professional kennels, to the Leader Dog for the Blind facility in Rochester, to a dog food factory and a visit to Vet-a-Visit al Michigan State University. Also, beginning this year is a visit to Paws for a Cause facility, which leaches dogs to help wheelchair-bound people. In addition to the husbandry study, children can also participate in the dog obedience program. Tbe obedience class meets weekly for eight to 10 weeks. Then lhe children practice their skills on their own to prepare for showing their dog al the county fair. "It sounds like a lot. but it's not really. We do a lot of fun things," Andresen said. "The kids are working with their dogs anyway, why not learn an itty-bitty more, go to the fair, have a terrific lime, plus go to all these great places," she said. "I love kids. I adore dogs. I get a kick out of seeing a kid turn around and just beam when a dog sits on command." "Il's a real self-confidence booster for the child," Andresen said. Children can also gel involved with the Leader Dog for the Blind or Paws for a Cause projects by raising a dog for those programs. "The joy of those two programs is knowing you helped someone who needed that dog more than you did," Andresen said. She said lhe benefits children get from participating in tbe dog project are also benefits they get from participating in the 4­ H program in general. "I can see bow 4-H influenced me and what a great experience it was," said Andresen, whose career is a professional dog trainer and breeder. "I would not be a professional dog trainer for all these years if it had not been for 4-H," she said. Andresen said 4-H "provides just wonderful opportunities for that child to learn that can carry on to the future." Andresen said she will help existing 4-H dubs get a dog project started. She said she would also help someone start a new 4-H dub. Her goal is to get children in this area involved in the project. "I know there's at least one child on this side of tbe county who would want to be in the dog project," she said. "We want this side of the county to get in on the fun." Children ages 4-19 can participate in tbe 4-H project. Children ages 4-6 can also participate in the future exhibitors division. For children who want lo begin the program and enter tbe fair next summer, now is the time lo begin. Andresen said. Hastings Savings & Loan, FA ...is a full service financial institution, with new products and new services Five out of seven top managers are women and all have been promoted and being added frequently. We are an excited company ready to serve our com­ educated from within the organization. munities. Hastings Savings & Loan, FA has sought innovative ways in which to attract Many of our female employees have held office, chaired committees, or par­ the "working” mother, ticipated in ways to make our communities a greater place to live. it recently developed a position, “Mobile Loan Officer”, to permit the employees to create their own hours. MORTGAGE DEPT. - Front, left to right: Julie Wigda, Barb Hurless. Standing, left to right: LAKE ODESSA OFFICE - Janel Vasquez, Heidi King, Seated: Julie Benschoter Mel Bowman, Barb Denny. Back left to right: Nicole Rose, Missing from photo; Angelina Luna. Michelle Bechler, Margaret Missing from photo: Musbach. Tammy Wiser OPERATIONS DEPT. - Front, left to right: Janet Gamow, Jan McKelvey, Stacie Reynolds. Standing, left to right: Patty Woods, Roberta Krouse, Deb Kelmick. Sandy Nichols. Laura Hastings Savings & Loan, FA Criddle, Jill Diephouse, was a recipient of the 1995 Krystal Lowe, Julie Conger. Women in the Workplace Missing from photo: Award given by the Women's Christine Pyrzynski, Resource Center of the West Carrie Bowman. Michigan Area. We are proud of the women in our business. Hastings Office - 201 East State St. • 945-9561 FDIC Insured Lake Odessa Office - 802 4th Avenue • 374-8849 �Women at Work...supplement to The Hastings Banner • October 19.1995 page 7 Woman crafts warm, colorful blankets for the needy The Associated Press OWOSSO- What Dorothy Davis-Drurey moved back to the Owosso area from Texas two yean ago she couldn't liclp notice while visiting a friend one day that there was something familiar about the colorful blanket the friend's newborn was wrapped in. "I asked her where she'd gotten it and when she said some little old lady makes them for Memorial Hospital. I knew it was my grandmother's work.** the woman recalls. Helen Davis, who celebrated her 89th birthday Thursday, is both "grandma" and "the little old lady." She has been nuking blankets for The Memorial Healthcare Center, in an unofficial capacity, of course, for nearly eight years "When my husband (Ervin) died in 1985 ] moved here lo "Our Home" (a foster care home in Owosso)," says Mrs. Davis. “I needed something to keep myself busy, so I got involved in making blankets for newborns." understated the spry mother of six, who also has 25 grandchildren and 20 grvat-grandchiklrcn "I’ve been sewing and crocheting all of my life.’* she explains. "This gives me a great deal of self-satisfaction. That's my reward, h's work i can do for the Lord. There arc always going to be people in need and maybe this helps a little ' "Il keeps her young, too," offers her daughter. Gladys Davis, who along with the rest of the family gave Mrs. Davis a birthday party recently at the Bennington Township Hall Distribution of the blankets at MHC today is as simple, yet efficient, as it was with the first blanket. "My friend takes them into work with her and they're given to those in need.” says Mrs. Davis. "That’s all there is to it." Her granddaughter says not only are her grandmother s blankets in possession of families all around the country, but some have nude it overseas as well. "Wc know that several were taken to Africa by missionaries from lhe church." explains Dorothy. And since Mrs. Davis' work has been so warmly appreciated, she's branched out dunng the pasl couple of years. She now makes "lap robes" which go to wlicclchair-bound veterans at the Saginaw The Associated Press Women in a weekly diet program lost 50 percent more weight, snacked less and bought more fruits and vegetables when given detailed meal plans and grocery lists. rcscarclKTS report. The researchers also found that women who were told to exercise in 10-minute bouts four times a day exercised more and lost more weight than women told lo exercise for 40 minutes once a day Rena Wing, a psychologist at the University of Pittsburgh and one of lhe studies' authors, described the findings Monday at lhe annual meeting of lhe North American Association for the Study of Obesity. The women given detailed meal instructions and shopping lists at their weekly weight-loss meetings lost about 26 pounds (12 kilograms) in 26 weeks, compared with a weight loss of 17 1/2 pounds (8 kilograms) in women who went lo similar meetings bul were not given the same detailed eating instructions. Wing said. A year after the study ended, both groups had regained weight, but lhe women who had received lhe meal plans were still about 15 pounds (7 kilograms) below where they had started, compared with about 7 pounds (3 kilograms) in the others "It's a dramatic difference in weight control." Wing said. "It also led to more regular eating" after the study ended. Women had more fruits and vegetables in their homes, and they were more likely to cat breakfast and lunch regularly and avoid snicks. Wing said. The findings suggest that structured weight-loss regimens are generally likely to be more effective than flexible plans, she said. Patrick O'Neil, a psychologist and director of the weight managcmuH center al lhe Medical University of South Carolina, said the study "certainly does show pretty convincingly :hat the more structure that can be provided to the weight manager _ I don't like lhe word 'dieter' _ the better." All of lhe women in Wing’s studies participated in a 26-week scries of weekly meetings aimed at changing their dieting and exercise behavior. They were told lo cat 1,000 to 1.500 calorics per day and exercise more. They were also educated about nutrition and given tricks to help with such problems as staying on diets during holidays and coping with nondicting spouses. A total of 163 women participated in the study of meal plans In a separate study of 56 women also on lhe standard weekly program. Wing's University of Pittsburgh colleague. John Jakicic. told half of tlx: subjects to increase their exercise until they were doing four 10minulc bouts per day. The other half were instructed to gradually increase exercise in a single bout until it reached 40 minutes per day. Most of the women chose walking for their exercise. The women who exercised in short bouts exercised more overall and lost about 20 pounds (9 kilograms) after 26 weeks. The women who were told lo exercise in longer stretches lost about 13 pounds (6 kilograms). "There is no question that exercise is probably lhe single best predictor of long­ term weight loss." Wing said. residents of the Shiawassee County Medical Care Facility (Pleasant View) Wl.cn she first started making the blankets she stitched her initials on hem. "That got to be loo much work,” she says. "Besides, I'm not making them to advertise. I*m just a little old lady working for tbe Lord." The HaiTPortZ A full service salon serving men. women and children for hair cuts, styles, perms, colors and nail services. I Mrs. Davis, who sews every stitch by hand, estimates she's made 800 "large baby blankets" to date. "Oh, 1 could probably nuke one a day if I really pushed myself," she says smiling. "But I usually settle for two or three a week." The woman explains that her liilie project actually began wlicn she gave one of her blankets to a friend at church. Mrs. Davis asked the friend, who is a nurse at MHC, if she would take the blanket to the maternity •vard and give it to a mol tier and infant who could "really use it." "Things simply took off from that point," she adds. Mrs. Davis, who says site is supplied with bright flannels, cottons and other materials by the ladies al the Corumu Baptist Church, doesn't receive a dime for her blankets. Nor has she ever sought any money. Women can improve weight loss with detailed meal and menu plan and new exercise regimen Veterans Administration Hospital Some of her blankets also go to Karen was bom and raised in Eaton Rapids, Michigan , where she met her husband Rick. Together they moved to Texas where they spent 11 years, working & starting a family. Karen & her family moved back to Michigan to be closer to family and friends and to run Second Hand Comers. She is also in the final stages of Phase I remodeling Hastings Striker House. Karen Heath 102 W. State Street Downtown Hastings Open 7 Days 945-5005 121 E. Orchard PO. Box 407 Delton, MI 49046 (616) 623-8340 Fax 62>8340 —P Katie Dotfman Christy Tigcfteiaar mid-Lakes Screen Printing formarty Quinn's Active Wear & Tanning Salon Looking tot that new outfit with a unique design? Need uniforms for your athletic team? Or are you trying to retain your summer tan? Answers to these quests and more are at the store that has something for everyone Mid Lakes Screen Printing. Active, Wear and Tanning Salon. Expertise and customer satisfaction are the keys to this specialty store. Oimers Chrfcty Tlgchelaar and daughter Katie Dotfman offer screen printing and mono­ gramming. casual active wear, gifts and a tanning salon. Plus Dotfman. who is a design consultant, can join forces with in-house artist Jeannie Vanderberg to create an extraordinary hand-painted design on your favorite item. Dotfman's design knowledge coupled wkh h*r athletic experience also aids teams in selecting uniforms. Mid Lakes also offers novelty and promotional items for businesses, chanties and fundraisers Additionally. Mid Lakes offers a wide range of sport supplies for all schools Screen Printing * Monogramming • Jackets • Fax * UPS Casual doming • Team Uniforms ’ Novelty and Promotional Items * Design Consultation Services We are proud to honor the over 400 women who contribute to our growth and success in the tri-county area. 725 W. State St., Hastings, MI • (616) 948-8555 THE DESIGN STAFF OF BROWN'S CUSTOM INTERIORS Christine Smith Kristi Selleck We invite you to stop in and let one of our women in business show you... • Upholstery Fabric • Stencils Carpeting • Ceramic Tiles • Wallpaper • Laminates • Vinyl Tile • Hardwoods • Linoleum • Heritage Lace HOURS: J L\J ** Continuing the Tradition of the Prettiest Homes tn Town by George H. Brown. I /< mH to.duslr.oi Port Dr Hmltotgs. Ml Open Monday & Friday 10-7; 11 (616) 945-2479 4 Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 10-5:30; Saturday 10-3 �page 8 Women at Work.. supplement to The Hastings Banner • October 19.1995 Know what your pain । reliever does besides get rid of pain The talent and creativity of our women is what has kept us one of the area's top salons for over twenty years. Thank you for a job well done. Associated Press The painkiller wan are Raring again -but'; Seated: Diona Morauzski Left to Right Islanding): Gerri Kuzava. Susan Baum and Nancy Gaylor. Not Pictured: Suri (Hom) Hamilton. Dana Karel and Abby Miller. ICS Travel Inc., one of Hastings most experienced agencies is now in its 11th year of service to area residents. Gerri Kuzava, President and Owner of ICS is very pleased with the progress the agency has made over the years and proud of its accomplishments, which include being recognized as a top level agency by Holland America Cruise Lines. ICS continuously upgrades the entire computer system to the top of the line provided by the SABRE System. This state of the art equipment enables ICS agents to obtain first hand information on any travel-related need a client may have. This includes airlines, Amtrak, hotels, car rentals, tours, packages, etc. In addition, the new SABRE can instantly find the lowest quoted available fare on any major U.S. or International air carrier, saving our customers both time and money. I £ Gerri attributes the success of the agency to dedicated and concerned employees who are more than willing to go the “extra mile" it takes to satisfy corporate and leisure travel clients. The ICS staff consists of Diona Morawski who has been with the agency for 4 years and specializes in both leisure and corporate travel. Susan Baum is the agency's bookkeeper and overall financial manager. In addition to assisting customers with their personal travel arrangements. Nancy Gaylor piovides the agency Left to right: Sheryl, Gail, Deb, l atti, Nan. Not pictured: Amy. fl * We salute the working women that contribute to the success of Hodges Jewelry. with needed secretarial assistance and is involved in the meeting planning aspects of agency operations. Handling special needs of the leisure travel clients are Suzi (Hom) Hamilton (who has recently 8 returned to ICS), Dana Karel and Abby Miller. The staff and management of ICS are all proud to be part of the Hastings/Barry County area business community and look forward to assisting you with all your travel-related needs. J HODGES ■ 122 W. State St. Fix a.-ruu. rt < 128 East Court Street 616-945-511* or 8M-875-2525 Hastings, MI 49058 Hastings HOURS: Monday-Saturday. 9-5:30; Friday til 8 p.m. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company is proud to honor our 234 insurance women We appreciate their coni continued growth and success. 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Michigan 49058-1091 Kathy SheSenbarger Teresa Beckwith Mindy Shepier Kathy Davis Mmdy Shoup Amanda Stagstad Linda Leatherman Kelly Stanger Louanne Meade Shetia Barnard April Tubbs Melissa Hudson Laura Jarman Sarah Woodward Carol Stowe Deb Lukas Judy Van Aman Cara Spoelstra this time the Tight is over what lhe drugs do to your stomach, not your head. A study released Monday, Financed by;' the creators of Tylenol, links its rivals in the: • over-the-counter analgesic market to severe' • and sometimcs-fatal bleeding in lhe digestive system The Findings, announced at a scientific meeting, drew an immediate denunciation from ihe makers of Advil and aspirin. who called them misleading and self-serving. Advil * makers said tbe real purpose is to ■ divert attention from findings last year , linking Tylenol to liver damage. The Food and Drug Administration called the study's methods flawed and said most people who occasionally take non­ prescription painkillers of all kinds, including Tylenol, have little to worry about. However, those who take the drugs in large doses and frequently for chronic problems like arthritis should always consult their doctors first, said the FDA, repeating, warnings already stated on the product labels. "This study has some serious and important defects, yet we do pay attention to all data collected," said Dr. Michael; Weintraub, the FDA official who oversees non-prescription drugs and many painkiller*.; Manufacturer* of over-the-counter, painkillers are well-known for theitaggressive marketing tactics a* they vie for, dominance in the $3 billion per year market. Ad campaigns fouling hundreds of millions of dollars are common, sometimes followed by suits and counlersuiu as companies challenge each other** claims. J Monday's fight was triggered at th?: annual meeting of the American College ofGastroenterology, the doctors who treat digestive diseases. Doctors David Peura of the University of Virginia and Frank Lanza, a private physician in Houston, said their study of 1,200 patients ', showed those who took over-the-counter: painkillers known as non-steroidal ant it inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, were nearlythree times as likely to develop severt; gastrointestinal bleeding. If those patients drank alcohol, th®: Ukdihoodjpse to 4 1/2 limes, the doctors: said, t , w Commonly used NSAIDS include aspirin-based drugs like Bayer Aspirin, Anacin and Excedrin; drugs like AdvU. Motrin IB and Nuprin, with tbe active ingredient ibuprofen; and tbe newest painkiller, Aleve, with tbe active ingredient naproxen sodium. Tbe study was conducted this summer among 600 gastroenterologist* who answered a survey about patients. Ninety percent of life patients were hospitalized, several died add more than half required blood transfusions, said Peura. NSAIDs have long been suspected of causing gastric bleeding and other problems when taken in their stronger prescription strengths. Tbe researchers said this is the first study showing a link with weaker non-prescription versions. No similar dangers were found with acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, and the researchers said it was a better alternative. Despite their findings, Peura and Lanza stopped short of saying the NSAIDs actually cause bleeding _ they simply said there seems to be a link. In fact, most people will probably be fine, they said. "No one ever disputes that aspirin and tbe other NSAIDs are extremely valuable drugs with numerous indications," said Peura. "I just think both tbe lay public and physicians in general need to recognize that sometimes they can be associated with problems." Although the study was paid for by Tylenol's maker Johnson & Johnson, Peura insisted it was objective. Drug companies support other research by the college, he said. Tylenol and other drugmakers also support the annual meeting itself. In fact a full-page Tylenol ad apr-cars in a meeting newsletter, directly opposite an article announcing lhe study results. The FDA's Weintraub Mid the study was flawed for a number of reasons. Since tbe data came from doctor* who volunteered to participate by mailing back a survey, the study couldn’t account for any biases in those physicians. Most of the patients were already sick so might be prone to bleeding. The study also didn't account for whether patients look the right dosages, for how long, and their alcohol intake. Advil's makers, American Home Products, released a statement pointing out that several scientific studies last year linked Tylenol lo liver and kidney damage, especially when used with alcohol, resulting in a decline in Tylenol sales. Monday's survey is "self serving and not driven by science but by the adverse publicity associated with acetaminophen." the statement said. The Aspirin Foundation Information Service, a group funded by aspirin makers, also condemned the study. Consumers may get some objective findings soon on acetaminophen and NSAIDs and their safety. Weintraub said the FDA is completing a new round of research on the drugs, which it will report in coming months. �Women at Work Since 1945 Barry County Lumber Barry County Lumber wishes to thank all the women in the work place everywhere, especially our own irreplaceable staff. Hastings, Ml Draft! Prrson Kitchen Canadian! Sue Gentry Anderton Window Expert/ Contractor Sal« Coordinator Front. Sandy Heniser, Head Cashier; Sarah Hill, Stock Supervisor. Back: Colleen Woods, Cashier; Karl Baker, Cashier. Not Pictured: Julie Blessing, Cashier, Jordan Karas, Cashier; Liz Llncolnhol, Cashier. Front: Pam Edinger, Bookkeeping; Julia VanHouten, Advertising Coordinator. Back: Sue Sensiba, Bookkeeping; Marcia Scramlin, Bookkeeping. Not Pictured: Sara Slayton, Bookkeeping. Women sues Minnesota, California lawyers in breast implant case 77w Associated Press A woman who settled a breast implant lawsuit against Dow Coming Corp, for $7.8 million is suing lhe lawyers who represented her in the case, it was reported Monday. Kali Kom claims she received only Si.8 million of the $6 million actually paid by Dow before the company declared bankruptcy in May, while her former lawyers received $4.2 million, according to a report published in the National Law Journal. Kom filed suit Oct. 3 in Los Angeles County Superior Court against lawyers Bruce Finzen and Salvador Liccardo, and their respective firms, Robins. Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi of Minneapolis and Liccardo, Rossi, Sturges and McNeil of San Jose. She is alleging legd malpractice, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. Kom claims in her lawsuit that Finzen “pressured" her to sign the settlement and that her lawyers knew the company was on the verge of bankruptcy, but told her otherwise. Michael Ciresi, chairman of Robins, Kaplan, denied any wrongdoing. “Druce Finzen and tlie firm exercised lhe highest professional integrity,** Ciresi said, but declined further comment, citing courtordered obligations, the Journal reported. In a letter dated Aug. 22, Liccardo said he wanted Korn, and not the lawyers, to receive a $3 million payment from Dow Coming on Jan. 1 and that be bad been excluded from discussions between Finzen and Kom regarding the settlement. “My firm did not receive lhe payment." Liccardo said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press on Monday. "She didn't get it, and I didn't get it** Liccardo also denied that he knew Dow Coming would go bankrupt. "As the letter indicates, we did nothing wrong or unprofessional," he said, adding that he believes he was named n the suit on a technicality. QucL*? Predicts for th* Profeswxa! & Do-I: Yaundjer Since 1945 Barry County Lumber 1-800-545-343 1 Monday thru Fnday 7 «=• t» I pm. Sactaday 7 mb to 4 pct Sunday 9 » » 2 po Hastings, Ml The Larry Heil Agency, Barbara Spitzley and Farm Bureau Insurance are proud of the talents of the women in their office. Front: Brenda Huvor. Bock (left to right): Barbara Spitzley, Bonnie Meredith. Robin Welton. Sue Johncock, Charlotte Williams. Helping to meet your needs today and preparing you for the future. Larry Neil Agency 225 North Industrial Park Drive, Hastings 945-343 1 or call coll free page 9 supplement to The Hastings Banner • October 19.1995 Congratulations to ALL women of Barry County! • 945-3443 fWO FARM BUREAU Mr INSURANCE 1611 S. HANOVER ST., HASTINGS Whether an executive, laborer, or student, everyone wants the “Best” for their children. We have loving, state licensed, group day care homes. Debs Day Care Pictured are Debbie Bailey, owner, her daughter JeNae Bailey and some of her “children", Jordan, Troy, Rachel. Jacob, Taylor & Jenaleigh. • 9 years licensed experience •Two caregivers present in home • Food program • 24 hour care - 7 days a week • Large fenced in play yard • Welcomes D.S.S. Day Care Payments Call 945-9302 Terries Day Care are Terne Clemens, owner, Alex & Ivy. 4 years licensed experience 2 care givers present in home Food program Monday-Friday, 5 AM to 6 PM Care Large fenced in play yard Welcomes D.D.S. Day Care Payments Call 945-4402 a Children are our business - within a Loving Home Environment For your childrens benefit...check us out! Lie. SGD080059704 �page 10 Women at Work supplement to The Hastings Banner • October 19.1995 Report: Doctors suspected of profiting by diverting patients The Associated Press LOS ANGELES -County health officials have opened a fraud inquiry to determine if doctors are diverting patients from public to private hospitals and profiting from the arrangement. County officials say the Department of Health Services received indications that some Martin Luther King Jr.-Drew Medical Center doctors sent pregnant women to Go with experience call River Bend Travel With over 100 years of combined travel experience, we re the perfect choice for all of your personal and professional travel needs. DOROTHY CONKLIN JEANNE MCFADDEN KATHY DECKER Ouwr IOAN MILLER DIANA HEATH CONNIE HAYWOOD River Bend Travel "Your Full Service Travel Agency Since 1974" MEMBER OF I HE HASTINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE nearby hospitals where lhe doctors have private arrangements. Assistant Director of Health Services Waller Gray asked his department’s 12 investigators to look into the allegations about 10 days ago. Documents obtained by the Los Angeles Times reveal the county counsel's office is reviewing the case of at least one unidentified King emergency room doctor alleged to have engaged in patient skimming. "We are going to be looking at all county hospitals to see what is going on," said rred Leaf, head of the health department's inspections unit. County investigators will determine the outside employment of all obstetrics­ gynecology doctors, look at referral patterns and patient records and interview doctors, staff and patients, Lxaf said. "In these times, with the various private affiliations and the fact that these private hospitals are much more desirous of Medi­ Cal patients, there is an increased potential for fraud,** Leaf said. Doctors commonly practice medicine at several health facilities, and it is not illegal for a doctor employed by lhe county to deliver babies at a hospital where the doctor has a private practice. What could be illegal is doctors working at a county facility sending insured patients to a private facility so the doctors gain financially, officials said. Such arrangements arc lucrative to the private hospitals and the doctors themselves, but county officials say they deprive the county of much-needed Medi-Cal revenue. County records show birth rales at most county hospitals have dropped precipitously in the last six years as they rose at private hospitals nearby. Gray said. At King, for instance, births dropped from 8,850 in 1990 to 6.026 in 1993, and at County-USC Medical Center they dropped from 17.257 in 1990 to 12,425 in 1993, county records show. Officials at King and nearby, privately operated St. Francis Medical Center told the Times that many doctors do work at both facilities, but they denied any wrongdoing. News of the suspected patient diversions, known as patient skimming, came days after tbe cash-strapped county laid off 2,100 health 533 W. State Street, Hastings DEBBIE HARTMAN Call 616-945-9852/Out of Town Call 1-800-325-7661 From Grand Rapids Call 891-8245 Congratulations and THANKS to all working women for the sacrifices necessarf to balance both career and family. care workers. Il also comes on the heels of a Times report that several dozen doctors are under investigation for allegedly moonlighting at private practices when they should have been on duty al county hospitals. Monday, the Times obtained a confidential health department report that concluded that two doctors in the King emergency room have had serious attendance problems due to moonlighting, which in at least one case affected patient care. Plumb's Valu-Rite Foods proudly salutes the following women. Thank you for your many contributions. Grocery Stock Gert Kesling Sheryl Lee Candy Bump Connie Haney Beth Kennedy Service Clerks Missy Stevens Julie Krebbs Rachel Apsey Pam Sims Baker,' Roxi Barnaby Wendy Berg Heather Daniels Darcie Davis Dee Zimmer Barb Stevens Deli JoAnn Kruko Char Cross Bea Thoman Jenny Pierce Meat Jeanne Leonard Produce Mary-Lou Lane Michelle Leffel Cashiers Cherri Holden Margie Dull Shirley Griffin Merry Sherk Jeanice Leffel Uk A Cashiers Pam Arends Gerry Jansen Sara Willbrant Hope Abbott Wendy ward Dawn Staffen Isabella Price Brenda Cross Denise Schroll Cathy Purdum Geri Mull Julie MaHimiro Christine Guy Kim Stevens Denise Cunis •:Plumtfs (Join-'Rite Ftuufe 902 W. State 945-4921 A Salute to the women of J-Ad Graphics. Their efforts and contributions make a significant impact in the prosperity of our company. Without their talents and creativity, J-Ad Graphics would not be the success it is today. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-10-26.pdf 1b007472bb22276dec1f0dbb5b28daca PDF Text Text hi:.!"’ ' »jj3 fe. Fireworks erupt at council session See Page 2 Barry County Lumber is 50 See Page 3 Maple Valley playoff bound? See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 X ® S. Church St. Hasting, h| 4*,6a Hastings ANNER THURSDAY OCT 26. 1995 VOLUME 141.N0 36 PRICE 25* Election on District is Nov. 7 Mayor touts alternative to local historic district by David T. Young Editor With the fue of a local historic disirici to be decided in less than two weeks. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray is talking up an al­ ternative idea. Gray is urging citizens to defeat a proposal in lite Nov. 7 election dial would create a lo­ cal district so then she and city officials can look into a federal district plan in which citi­ zens' participation would be voluntary rather than mandatory. But Peg Peurach. who chaired the now-de­ funct Historic District Study Committee, es­ sentially contends that it sounds too good to be true, and indeed it is. Gray brought up the idea ot looking into a federal district at Monday night's City Coun­ cil meeting. She said it was prompted j> discussions u the recent Michigan Munici­ pal League gathenng with officers from Marshall. Ionia and Manistee. "Marshall doesn't have a stale historic dis­ trict" she said. "They have a fedrrt drtrict Under the national act. an> income-produc­ ing properties can get a 20 percent tax credit for complying (with district guidelines)." She added that Stale Senator John Schwarz is promoting a bill in which the stale would add another 5 percent break on the state in­ come tax for income-producing properties and 25 percent for residential properties. "However, it is totally voluntary." she said ot the federal district program. Those not wishing to comply are not mandated." Gray said that by giving people significant tax credit incentives, people then would want to be part of a federal district. She said, "If Hastings voters, in their wis­ dom. defeat the ordinance referendum Nov. 7. I will introduce and endorse a federal district providing for a voluntary plan with tax cred­ its for those who elect to comply, not plac­ ing mandates of any kind on property owners who choose not to be included." The mayor added that she felt "somewhat betrayed" by the Historic District Study Committee, which she maintained worked for two years on a plan, produced only one option and never suggesled a voluntary plan similar to Marshall's. But Peurach said the committee last February in a workshop did present informa­ tion about a National Registered Hinoric District designation Marshall was seeking. "We gave council that information last February." she said. "We told them why Marshall was not included in our survey of nine communities with historic districts. But the city asked us to look into a local hinoric s will "ndude ■ J»c*-o- by draft horn. district. 'Marshall has never had any type of his­ toric district." she added. "They created the national district only in the lan 12 months. They had results without a hinoric district " Peurach also said the rules for acquiring federal district status are much more sumgent than for a local district and she's nor sure Hastings would qualify. Furthermore, she estimated that it would con the city $20,000 just to meet the requirements of re­ searching such a district and then making an application. She said It's a "huge fallacy" to think that Hastings can have everything without re­ strictions and become like Mai .hall. She contended that Marshall's success has come largely because of the commitment of local government and local citizens. When Gray brought up the idea at Mon­ day's meeting, she got some positive feed­ back. one from an unexpected source Councilwoman Miriam White said she also talked with officials Oom other cities at the MMI. eonyeniloc. ®pvhey posi­ tive about federal hisiorZyrv.ricis " The unexpected favorable response was from Mike Lyons, one of the leaders of the opposition to the proposed local historic dis­ trict. "I might even find it a pleasure to be part of it (a voluntary district).' be said. "Is there a way to put a voluntary district on the ballot?" be asked council. "Il sounds like an alternative that could save Hastings citizens a lol of grief." Gray said it is too late to change the ques­ tion on the Nov. 7 ballot. She said she was announcing this al a late date because "We were not aware of this un­ til we started talking about this with other communities." But Peurach said she didn't appreciate Ute timing. "I dunk it's disappointing that our council would try to obtain answers after they've al­ ready voted on it." she said. "This lastminute effort io put forth something else is inappropriate." City Council voted 7-2 last July against an ordinance that would have established the historic district. Since then, petitions bear­ ing the signatures of more than the mini­ mum of 614 city residents were presented to council, forcing the issue to a referendum in the city election. Peurach continues to maintain that the biggest advantage of a local historic district is its ability to protect and preserve historic homes. She said histoneal markers and other programs can? do that. See ELECTION, continued page 3 love and concern for children and her con­ tributions to the community, the new Barry County Head Start building to be located on M-79 will be named in her honor. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to name the Cxrt't In Nirtville aid in MkfcSrrifc. mux be fv______ oa. Hr mere brfbrnxtion. call 943-3775. r>. ‘open your heart'...GNEt0 I i the Barry County I (AS Of oct. 25.1995) 199,009 by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A Halloween jack-olantem is to blame for a raging fire that totaled a house on Cook Road Tuesday night. The Terry McKinney residence at 3185 Cook Road was declared a total loss, said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans. The fire was started Oct. 24 shortly before 1 a.m. by the candle in a carved pumpkin. Cans said the lit jack-olantem was on the deck on the south side of the bouse, which is where the fire originated. He said the high winds or an animal on the deck cold have knocked over the pumpkin, and the winds carried the flames across the bouse. Carls estimated the damage may exceed $335,000. The home was covered by insur­ ance. No one was injured in the fire. Rrefighiers battled the blaze for more than four hours. Hastings Rre Department was assisted by Thomapple Township Emer­ gency Services and the Nashville Fire De­ partment. structure: the Sue Drummond Head Start community, including her love for chil­ Building. Drummond, a Freeport resident who made notable contributions in areas of the arts and education, died Oct. 6 after a dren.” James said. Barry County Head Start Supervisor Beth Weedall said she is thrilled with the county’s actions and said the land is the best possible place for the Head Start lengthy battle with cancer. Commissioners also agreed to let the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, which oversees Ute Head Start program, have a 20-year lease on county land where the building will be erected on 2.5 acres on M-79. about two-tenths of a mile west of McKeown negotiated every five years. Because of the county’s generosity. Head Start officials said commissioners could have the privilege of selecting a name for the building. Commissioner Sandy James recom­ mended naming the building after Sue has been donated^ ~ Gift TOJB Pumpkin starts fire Road. The County Board decided to let Head Start use the land without charge for the first five years because of the improve­ ments CAA will make to the property. The lease and terms are subject to be re­ UNITED WAY'* J1 Isu^WillF The home still smoldered in spots the next morning after three fire departments extinguished the blaze, the home was declared a total loss. (Photos courtesy Pern- Hardm) New Head Start building named for Sue Drummond by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Because of the late Sue Drummond's I: Eire engulf* ■ home on Cook Road Tuesday night. It is believed the fire was started on the porch by a Halloween decoration. Beth Weedall. Barry County Head Start supervisor, stands at the site of the proposed Sue Drummond Head Start Building, to be located on M-79 near McKeown Road Drummond. "Personally and professionally. Sue Drummond was a very outstanding citi­ zen who has done many things for our building, the first building in the county to be owned by the CAA. "Il allows us to serve our full poten­ tial, which we can’t do at this time." she said. A double-wide modular classroom building will be placed on a foundation at the site, Weedall said. "Il will have a shingled roof, a long classroom, re­ strooms. storage space and a spot for an office in the front corner." She hopes the building can be com­ pleted in December so Head Start can be­ gin serving children there after the Christmas break. Already 17 children are enrolled for a morning prognun at the new site, and 17 in the afternoon. They will be bused to the M-79 location and both groups will be provided a school lunch prepared by the same food service that serves Hast­ ings Area Schools. Set HEAD START, continued page 3 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 26. 1995 News Briefs Solid waste panel to meet The Barr. County Solid Waste Piann mg Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Oct. 27. in the commissioners * chambers of the Barry County Cour­ thouse in Hastings. Flu, pneumonia shots available The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have a flu and pneumonia clinic today (Thursday) from noon to 4 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Today’s session will be the last clinic of the season. Flu shots cost $7 each, pneumonia shots are $10 and tetanus shots are free. Mental Health board to meet The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Menu! Health Services will be held on Thurs­ day, Nov. 2. at 8 a.m. in the conference room. For more information, call Jan McLean at 948-8041. Bands to give fall concerts The Hastings High School marching band and middle school band will have their fall concerts al 3 p.m. Sunday in the high school gym. Admission is free. Property rights group will meet The Hastings Property Owners Rights Committee will have a public meeting at 11 a m. Saturday. Nov. 4. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jef­ ferson streets in Hastings. Speakers from the U.S. and State Land Patent Association will be present. ‘Feed Store’ show to return Oct. 28 The Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society w ill present its next per formancc, the "Pretty Good Follies/’ at 7 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 28. at the Lakewood High School auditorium. The show will include vocalists Doug Newton. Libby Kinsey and Kurt Jueckstock. Director David McQueen and the Lakewood High School jazz band, and the Feed Store's "Morning Glory Rhythm Band." Also included will be sponsors such as Sunny Beans and Harvey's Comer Market and some new ones. Pets. Etc.. Do, Heaven Pet Food and Lover’s Blend Coffee. Of particular interest might be Yoder's Essen Garten and Baklava Factory. Fiddlers Jamboree will be Saturday A Michigan Fiddlers Jamboree will take place Saturday afternoon and even­ ing at the Barry Expo Center. Fiddlers will perform from 1 to 5 p.m.. there will be an open mike from 5 to 7 and square dancing will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Food will be furnished the Welcome Comers Church. For more information, call Leslie Raber at 948-8302 Tobacco education classes to start Barrs County Substance Abuse Ser­ vices will have a series of tobacco educa­ tion classes, starting Wednesday. Nov. I The dales for the sessions, other than next week’s, will be Jan 17. March 20. May 22 and July 17. The class will examine what kind of smoker a person is and will discuss and review teen problems, the benefits of Mopping and how smokers can make changes. To regisier or for more information, call Angela Fall at the Substance Abuse Services office at 948-4866 ‘Home-to-home’ craft show set A “home-to-home" ' craft show. "Christmas Joy from Our Home to Yours." will be held during the Christmas weekend celebration in Hastings. The new event, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, is set for 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Dec. 1. and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday . Dec 2 Barb Benner and Diane Haines, the sparkplugs behind the show , invite area artists and crafters to take part by open ing their homes to sell their creations Several area businesses also will participate Benner and Haines said they have seen other such activities w-ork well in Lake Odessa. Lowell and other communities The deadline to express interest in tak­ ing pan is Friday, (kt 27 Call 945 2986 or 948 2(M4 Fall Carnival will be Oct. 31 The ninth annual Word of Faith "Free Fall Carnival" will he held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 31. in the west gym at Hastings Middle School All children up through sixth grade arc invited to attend. A jungle safari theme has been selected and there will be puppet shows, games, candy and popcorn. Organizers ask that those attending do not wear scary costumes or masks ZBA will have meeting oct. 30 The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Oct 30. at City Hall The ZBA will consider Barry County's request for a variance to con­ struct a pole building for the animal shelter on the west side of town off State Street. The building would be a nonconform­ ing use on property zoned industrial For more information, call 945-2468 ‘Kids’ Day’ set at Bowens Mills The last of the "It’s Cider Time" festivals at Historic Bowens Mills will Le a "Kids' Day" event this Saturday. Clubs, scouting groups and Sunday School classes are particularly welcome to enjoy games, prizes and other activities. Also featured will be cider making, the mill museum, an antique and gift shop, blacksmith and cooper shops, an 1850s school house, an 1840s Plank House, apple dumplings and sugar-free apple butter. Admission ri $3 for adults and $1 for children. For more information, call 795-7530. Youth center opens Saturday Motivational speaker Bill Sanders will be a guest at the kickoff for activities at The Rock Youth Center in Freeport at 6 p.m. this Saturday. Included will be food, musical enter­ tainment and audience participation activities. Musk this weekend will be singer Tammy Richardson and a Christian youth band led by John Prince. The musk will start at 6 and Sanders will speak a 7. Coordinator Wes Lewis said the Rock Youth Center, whkh will have all of its activities Sunday evenings at the Freeport Community Center, was Marled by several members of the com­ munity to provide healthy activities for young people. Haunted house open Oct. 26-31 The Hastings Jaycees again will have their haunted house at the BJ Hydraulics business about seven miles south of Hastings on M-43. The house will be open from 7 to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Oct 26-31. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. The Jaycees also will have a carnival for kids from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 29. whkh will include a costume con­ test. a hay ride, straw maze, trkk or treat bags, a no-scarc haunted house lour and games with prizes. For more information, call 945-2143 or 945-5847 ‘Miles far Meals’ walkathon planned The seventh annual "Miles for Meals" walkathon will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a m. Saturday. Nov. 4. at Hastings High School. Proceeds from the fund-raiser will be used to help fund the Barry County Commission on Aging's nutrition pro­ gram COIA officials said all of the money raised will stay in the county Partkipants will have a choke of walking fixed route, inside the high school or outdoors Walkers can travel as little or as as they wish during the maximum of two hours. Walkers will be treated to free lunch and prizes Each walker who collects at least $25 in pledges will receive a free "Miles foe Meals" T-shirt Those who collect at least $50 will get a free sweatshirt. Those who don't want to walk but would like to make a pledge may call the COA at 948-4856 Pie baking contest slated The first annual pie baking competi­ tion will be held at I p.m. Saturday at the S & S Farm Market on M-37 between Middleville and Hastings First prize will be a $50 gift certificate to SAS Judges will be market owner Tom Robinson. MSU Extension Home Economist Jan Hartough and Bill McKeown, who has been identified as a "pie taster extraordinaire " Pies will be ludged for overall appearance, aroma, flavor, color and texture There will he a limit of two pics and they muM be made of S &. S produce, fresh or frozen For more information, call 795-9758 Girrbach Funeral Home sets open house for expanded and remodeled facilities An open house will be held at the Gir­ rbach Funeral Home in Hastings from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 5 io offer the public an opportunity to view the expanded and remodeled facility and meet the Girrbach Family. The expansion and remodeling project at the funeral home began in August. 1994 and was recently completed. The project con­ sisted of three phases in order to facilitate the continuance of business. In the first phase, an addition of approxi­ mately 1,300 square feet was added to the existing building on the corner of South Broadway and Green streets. Off the en­ trance, a hallway leads into a reception area on one side and restrooms on the opposite side. The hallway also leads into the office which has direct access to the casket display area. A storage room completes the addition. The second phase consisted of completely remodeling the pre-existing building. The interior was revamped in sections to the hare walls and floor. Some walls were removed and new ones erected. The result is two spa­ cious viewing rooms with seating capacity of 250 to 300, more than doubling what was previously available. “The atmosphere of the facility still re­ mains home-like. This was done while maintaining a functional facility." said Ray Girrbach. Keeping in mind the historical look and history of the building, the exterior required a face lift. A new roof, new windows and new siding were installed, as well as a change in the landscaping. The facility is now completely barrierfree, Including barrier-free restrooms and a new ramp entrance located on Green Street The funeral home has been a locally owned and family operated business since 1893. It was founded by the Walldorff fam­ ily and was run in conjunction with the fur­ niture store. In the early 1900s. the current facility was purchased by Walldorffs to be used as a funeral home. Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings has been expanded and remodeled. An open house will be held Sunday. Nov. 5. In 1936. Robert MacArthur began work­ ing with Dan Walldorff and became a partner in the business. An ambulance service was run in conjunction with the funeral home at that time. Robert Walldorff joined his father in the funeral business after returning from the Armed Services and upon his father's death became owner. The first expansion was made to the funeral home in order to allow additional space and gave it a more modem appearance. Due to ill health, he found it necessary to sell. Thomas and Florence Girrbach purchased the funeral home in 1966 from Robert and Avis Sponable who had owned it for only a short time. The Girrbach family came to Hastings from River Rouge, Mi. Thomas was a part­ ner in the family owned and operated funeral home, the Edward Girrbach & Sons Funeral Home, which was founded by his father and passed on to sons, Ray L. and Thomas C. Girrbach upon his death. That funeral home is still in existence today. Thomas died in June 1978 and his son, Ray. took over after completing his educa­ tion. Ray became licensed in 1979 and is the third generation of the Girrbach family to serve their communities in this capacity. Ray and his wife. Deb. assumed owner­ ship of the building and business in 1992. "Il remains a family-oriented business which combines the talents and efforts of several family members to create a pleasant and homelike atmosphere for the families we serve," Ray said. “The Girrbach Funeral Home takes pride In the fact that we are the only locally owned and family operated funeral business in Hastings. This enables us to offer person­ alized services to Hastings and Barry Canty residents at reasonable costs," Ray said. Hastings Mfg. warehouse demolition plans cleared by David T. Young Editor Developer Jucrgen Nitzschc has the green light to go ahead with plans to demolish the old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse on West State Street in Hastings and establish a commercial venture. Hastings City^||incil Monday night ap­ proved two zoningchanges by adopting two proposed ordinances to clear the way for the project, which may ultimately result in a ho­ tel or business complex. One change, from suburban residential (R­ S) to apanmcnt/officc (A-O) will be for “the little blue house" on Apple Street. The other rezoning is from industrial (D2) to commer­ cial (B2) for the old warehouse site on West State Street. The Planning Commission had recom­ mended approval of the rczoning requests unanimously. In other business Monday evening. the council: • Learned that Police Chief Jerry Sarver will try a four-way stop sign at Court and Park streets for 90 days in response to a re­ quest by Lee Swartz to lower the speed on Court between Broadway and Market. Sarver said he did a survey and didn't find speed to be the problem, but traffic volume was. "I'm not sure si<»p signs will control the traffic." he said, but recommended giving it a try. • Noted there is a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals because Fred Markle has moved. Anyone interested is urged to call City Flail at 945-2468. • Granted permission, with thanks, to Brownie Troop No. 676 to "adopt" Bob King Park. The scouts plan to clean up the park, wash the picnic tables and take care of it. • Adopted a resolution to have Hastings' Downtown Development Authority "Streetscape" Phase II project entered in the Edward D. Jones Co. national Main Street "A fair amount of work has gone into the downtown to help make it a viable district," said Gene Haas, a local businessman who will enter the city. • Heard an update on burning regulations in the city from Fire Chief Roger Caris. Carts said do trash can be burned, but leavex. twigs and brush can be in a driveway or gar­ den spot with a permit that can be obtained over the phone from the fire department. Vi­ olators could be fined under the civil infrac­ tion* ordinance. • Approved a budget adjustment for the public library so it can spend $846 on re­ pairs and maintenance. There will be no added expense io the city. • Noted that there will be a Downtown Development Authority ribbon cutting at 8:30 a.m. Friday. Nov. 17. at the "Welcome to Hastings" sign on the west city limits, adding ceremony to the completion of Phase II of the Streetscape project. Award contest. Fireworks erupt at City Council meeting during evaluation of city manager by David T. Young Editor Fireworks erupted Monday evening during the evaluation of Hastings' first city man­ ager. Howard Penrod. Though eight members of the City Coun­ cil gave Penrod a fairly positive review of his performance. Fourth Ward Council­ woman Maureen Ketchum gave him the lowest possible ratings across the board. Furthermore, she refused to evaluate him in the format earlier agreed to by a majority of the council. Ketchum's actions prompted Mayor Mary Lou Gray to suggest her evaluation be disre­ garded. "The team (council) chose a certain for­ mat." Gray said, "but I don't know what team this council member (Ketchum) is playing for." The mayor added that she felt Ketchum's conduct was unprofessional. "I don't work for you," Ketchum shot back. "I work for the citizens of the Fourth Ward. "Everything in my report was the truth." She added that she couldn’t understand why the evaluation session was being conducted in public and that her evaluation was for Penrod only. She said most other public bodies conduct such personnel evaluations in closed session Penrod. who has been on the job for a lit­ tle more than a year, said he chose to make the evaluation a public matter. CHANGE YOUR BATTKY ...before you go to bed Saturday! "I feel the public deserves to hear the eval­ uation." he said to Ketchum. "I was pleased with the evaluation and I would be happy to meet with you and discuss improvements I can make." Ketchum answered, "It’s intimidating to criticize a city manager in public. 1 don't think it's fair.” Gray accused Ketchum of being "out in left field" and other council members said they were concerned she did her evaluation in a different way than everybody else. "If you didn't choose to grade or scale, it gives an unfair ratio; there arc no points to score," said Councilwoman Miriam White. Council woman Evelyn Brower, however, noted that Penrod got an overall rating of 81 percent, even with Ketchum's rat'ngs. The format agreed to by council had mem­ bers rale the city manager on a scale of one to five in many categories. Ketchum gave him zeros in every one and made written comments. "I was hoping this would be a positive experience, but apparently it's not," she said. She bristled at Gray's criticism several times, responding with "Lecture yourself" and "give it a rest." Councilman David J asperse said he was puzzled by Ketchum's contention the evalua­ tion should be conducted in private. "I don’t think I've ever seen anybody come in here (council chambers) and say that we should be in closed session." he said. Penrod said. "My reason (for the open ses­ sion) was to be totally open. Except for le­ gal reasons and contract negotiations, gener­ ally everything we do is out in the open." He said to the remaining council mem­ bers. "Personally. I was pleased that you felt I'm doing a reasonably good job. but that doesn't mean I can't improve." "This is our first time doing this." said Councilman Robert May. "I think we may need to look at breaking it (the evaluation formal) down into more specific items and to be able to write in comments. I’d like to pursue a different way to do it." Gray suggested that comments be made next to low ratings in the evaluation form. Most council members had good things to say about Penrod's performance in his first year White said. 'I think Howard has done an exemplary job in the short time be's been here." Gray praised Penrod’s "friendliness" and "open door" and said. "Fve heard nothing but superior comments from other governmental people. The governance of the City of Hast­ ings has become so much easier to under­ stand." May said he worked with Penrod on the Airport Commission and noted be saved the city and county a lot of money with negoti­ ating abilities to settle a matter to avoid po­ tential litigation. "Howard was able to get bah parties to the table and get all of them to agree at no loss of money to anyone," May said. "Ev­ eryone walked away with a good feeling. "I think for the first year he's done a tremendous job," May continued. "We'fc handling a la of people’s money and we have to run this like a corporation." Councilman Joseph Blearn said, "I'm real happy with the job he's doing. You don't usually sec much happen in a one-year pe­ riod. bit I have, and I’m impressed." Brower nacd Penrod's 81 percent rating, even including Ketchum's input, and said his evaluation wasn't "too shabby. I think he's doing a fine job." She added that if there were any tow scores she gave him, it was because she didn't want to give him the highest ranking with nowhere to go but down. Councilman Frank Campbell, however, offered a criticism that "You're slow to get us up to speed on recommendations unless we ask you." Council did not disregard Ketchum's eval­ uation. but went on record as opposing indi­ vidual members placing comments in Pen­ rod's personnel file. They voted 8-1 to allow only the council as a whole to do so. Council also established a dale fa the next review as one year hence. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 26. 1995 — Page 3 Barry County Lumber celebrates 50 years of business by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Building a business that lasts for 50 years is quite a feat, and Barry County Lumber of Hastings lias reached its golden anniversary mark. Established in 1945 by Roger Wiswell, it continues today under the leadership of his son. James R. Wiswell. who is company president and manager Jim Wiswell has been at the helm of the company since 1963. and gives the reasons he thinks the company thrives. “The customers, of course," he said. "The loyalty and skill of our contractors is another major reason for our success. We have a really loyal, talented contractor customer pase. We operate in a small community, so we provide housing needs to grandfather and grandmother, mom and dad. and son and daughter. We can t just sell you one thing...we need to sell to you over and over again. That's our marketing plan. Right now. Barry County Lumber is furnishing materials for a bouse that represents its third generation of customers-and possibly a fourth. "We wear two hats. We have a contractor business and a retail business. In the city, we'd be either a contractor yard, or a retail yartL.not many do both. "And. we've had really good employee’; loyal hard working employees." he said. A good source of capital is essential to a growing business. Wiswell said. "Our lead bank has taken really goxl care of us, provided us with the means to do what we needed to do." Our suppliers are also part of our success. Look at the people who ship us merchandise.. . we buy from all over the world and bring it here to Hastings. We buy quality products and our suppliers back their products," be said. Wiswell also credits the support of his family for the success of the business. Roger Wiswell had a job as superintendent for large building projects until the "Great Depression" hit in 1929. With no building being done, he took a position as a police officer until the end of World War II, Jim said. "After the war. be worked for a cement company and traveled around West Michigan He met the Smith brothers; one had a lumber yard in Shelbyville, the other a yard in Wayland, and they told my father that the Home Lumber Company in Hastings was for sale." The company was purchased by Wiswell. Ivan Smith and his brother Ezekiel Smith, and operated at 125 N. Jefferson St. for 32 years. With his father's death in 1963. Jim came back to Hastings and took over the business, leaving his position at an accounting firm in Detroit. Wiswell eventually bought out the Smith brothers and in 1977. relocated the store to a new 28,800 square foot building at 225 N. Industrial Park Drive on the west edge of Hastings. The modern Barry County Lumber Company contains 9,600 square feet of retail display area featuring interior decorator items This photo taken in November of 1946 may be familiar to long-time residents of Hastings By 1972, Barry County Lumber Company was renovated in a more modem motif. and hardware, as well as 19. 200 square feet of warehouse, plus spacious outdoor storage and plenty of parking. The latest customer trend is to decide what you want to build, buy it yourself, and have a contractor do the work, he said. "It's called 'installed sales.' That's one reason the contractor is so important now," he said. The biggest reasons for (lie new buying style is ttut today's pace of living is much faster than it used to be. and people are "time deprived." Wiswell observed. "There's so little time now; parents arc both working, one on one shift so they can watch the kids, and the other on another. Sometimes split shifts; it's jus! the pace of the world today." When be began with the company, the hours were 7 a.m. to 5 pan. on weekdays, and 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Now they are open seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m on Saturdays and 9 a m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. A progressive company serves its customers when the customers have the time, be said. Computers will continue to be a big part of the future in Barry County Lumber, with its computers already Viking" and doing business with the computers of other companies. "We've been drawing house plans and addition plans since the 1950s. but now we have a CAD system, with a separate computer dedicated to house and addition plans, one for deck plans, one for kitchens and baths, and one more for estimating costs. Former State Rep. Lynn Jondahl will be guest speaker at the next "First Friday" fo­ rum at noon Nov. 3 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Jondahl. a Democrat from the Okemos area, once was rated Michigan’s most effec­ tive legislator. He served m Lansing for 12 years and made an unsuccessful bid for gov­ ernor in 1994. losing in the primary. He has spoken at First Friday forums on three pre­ vious occasions, most often about school fi­ nance reform in the days before Proposal A. His topic this lime will be "Government in 1995: Area we debating the real issues?" He also will focus on some of the things Gov. John Engler has been doing on certain The ’new’ Barry County Lumber Company building and facilities, buill in 1977. are located on Industrial Drive on the west side of Hastings. And, two upstairs for financial analysis." The technology associated with construction is constantly changing, leading to a wide area of advances in the products and equipment used in building. "They say houses aren't buill the way they used to be. They aren't; they're belter," he said. The lumber industry is much more environmentally friendly than it was 20 or 30 years ago. Wiswell sa.d. n/ood is a great product, renewable, fairly inexpensive, and easy to work with, so he feels extensive use of wood in building will probably continue. More of the tree is used than in the past, too. What isn't used as board lumber is put to other uses, such as veneer, paper and pulp, or even to bum to provide energy to produce other products. Head Start children in that part of the county previously were served al Plcasantview Elementary School on Lacey Road, but there is no longer any extra space for the program at the school so 30 Start building will be placed has been leased to a local farmer for a number of youngsters arc visited in their homes once a week. Weedall said. Head Start also has programs at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings acreage. Commissioner Lew Newman, the and at the Delton Kellogg Elementary School. In addition, there is a home­ Lynn Jondahl based program for 3-ycar-old children who will go to the new M-79 site every Friday for socializing. A total of 138 children are being served by Head Stan, which has been operating in the county for 17 years. Plans call for the Head Stan children at the Sue Drummond Building to have a garden on tlx* property and Weedall said it can be a family activity, with perhaps City of Hastings sued over vacated land by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A Hastings development company has filed a civil lawsuit against the City and two residents over the vacation of pan of a city block. A and D Development Co. of Hastings filed the suit Oct. 24 in Barry County Cir­ cuit Coun against the City of Hastings. Ed Backe and Wayne Brown, both of Hastings, alleging the city improperly vacated a por­ tion of Benson Street in favor of Backe and Brown The »ul: says the complained actions will adversely affect iheir own real estate and it seeks an injunction to stop Backe and Brown from building on the land. The suit asks Grcuit Court Judge James Fisher to de­ clare the land was improperly vacated. Hastings police contract ratified J-Ad Graphics News Sen-ice A new three-year employment contract has been ratified by the City of Hastings and the Hastings Police Officers Association The pact, which replaces the old one that had expired last June 30. affects 11 police of­ ficers. who are affiliated with the Police Of­ ficers' Association of Michigan (POAM). The agreement is the third the city has reached with an employee group in recent months The others were firefighters and de­ partment of public services employees City Manager Howard Penrod, who headed up the city's bargaining team, said the start­ ing wages for first-year officers will be re­ duced. just like they were for firefighters and public services employees. The starting wages will be al $9.50 per hour, down from $10.13. The current officers received a 4.8 percent wage increase for this year and 3 percent in each of the following two years The wages arc retroactive to June 30. 1995. At the high end of the wage scale, officers will make $14.86. detectives $15.23 and pa­ trol sergeants will get $15.60. Penrod said most officers now on the force are at the high end of the wage scale. Officers will have a retirement window be­ tween March 1 and June 30. 1998. when they can retire at age 50 with 25 years of ex­ perience. The contract also includes a dental pack­ age. with 100 percent coverage for diagnostic work such as teeth cleaning and 50 percent cowrage for maintenance Also, any increases m health insurance costs after July I of this year will be shared equally by the officers and the city The contract also his provisions for drug testing. "We've gone from boards to plywood to hard board to onented strand board and now to a composite framing product in the shape of an “I" beam’ Although it's still is called a 'lumber yard.' Wiswell said, "we're really in the shelter business. I don't care if we build it out of plastic, steel, silicone or wood." With more than 30 years experience, he still finds the business exciting. He's working more hours than ever, and enjoying the challenges of the business As part of the observance of its 50th year in business. Barry County Lumber will have special promotions featuring sales with 50-60 and 70 percent off, arid a drawing giving away a 25-inch television, a Skil saw, a Skii drill and 10 pairs of tickets to the Cinema Refreshments also will be served HEAD START, continued from page 1 Former legislator to visit 1st Friday issues. Since retiring from public life. Jondahl, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, has visited Russia twice to talk to leaders of breakaway republics about the principles of democracy. 11c also has worked with Libby Maynard on the Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship and in a program for training prospective public ser­ vants. The Lunch and Learn scries is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Commit­ tee. Those who plan to attend may bring their own lunches, but light fare will be available at the hall. Coffee and tea will be furnished by the Democrats. Jim Wiswell. president and manager of Barry County Lumber Company According to the suit, the city on March 13 adopted a resolution to vacate lots one through eight of Benson Street in the Taffec Edition of the city and gave ownership to Backe and Benson, who have since started construction of a building on that land. A and D owns lots 9 and 10. The suit claims that a step in the vacating process was skipped when the A and D De­ velopment Co. was not given a chance to voice opinion on the vacation and circuit court never heard the request to vacate. "The so-called resolution was adopted without notice to the plaintiff. The city has and is operating under the mistaken belief that no further action was necessary to vacate Benson Street and has led Backe and Brown to believe that they have the right to exercise control and domain over public property and build in the right of way.” the suit said. Mark Lattcrman and John Fifarek. attor­ neys from Lansing working for A and D De­ velopment Co., state under the state Subdi­ vision Act. only Circuit Court has the au­ thority to vacate, correct or revise a plat after a hearing. At that point, a city resolution must be passed to vacate. It also requires all owners in the pl*at and within 300 feet of the land to be vacated be heard on the subject. The suit claims neither was done. The suit states that Benson Street was recorded as a plat in the Taffec Addition tn 1952. and was dedicated for public use. The land now is undeveloped, the suit said.. City Manager Howard Penrod said Wednesday the city has been served. but he was not in a position to comment about pending litigation. even opportunities to offer canning lessons, using the produce harvested from the plot. The CAA will be putting in a well, septic lank and paved driveway and park­ ing lot and the agency has received sev­ eral grants to help pay for the costs of the building, including a $40,000 fcdcial government grant, a $10,000 grant plus others. The county-ow ned land where die Head years and Weedall said Head Start wants to be cooperative to insure that the farmer can still continue fanning nearby board's vice chairman, wanted to give CAA a 10-ycar, rent-free lease, but that motion resulted in a 4-4 deadlock with Commissioners James. Linda Watson, Rod Goebel and Robert Wenger voting no. James said she wanted to make it clear that all eight commissioners strongly support die "great" Head Stan prognun. but that they just had a difference of opinion on the number of years the site should be used on a rent-free basis. Newman preferred die longer free rent lease because of the commitment and money being put into the development of the site for the Head Stan program. He said the building will be "a feadier in die cap of the county." Commissioner Watson said she didn’t think the current board should dictate a long-term rent free lease for future boards because the county's situation could change and she didn't feel it w ould be fair to lock future commissioners into a long agreement. ELECTION, continued page 1 Council last Monday night was asked by Lyons why the opinion of the city attorney he asked for wouldn't be nude public. Lyons in September asked if the city charter autho­ rized the council to put up for vote an ordi­ nance that "on its face is unconstitutional." referring to placement of the historic district question on the Nov. 7 ballot. Gray said City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes letter to council is privileged information She also said because there is an attorney on the other side of the issue. "We re not going to give away our research If you want io bring action, it'll have to be on your attor­ ney's nickel “We re not going to do your homework, just as you wouldn't do ours." Council did. however, maintain that it was merely following the rules of the city charter and state law- by pulling the histone district issue on the ballot Gray said. "There is nothing that has come before us that shows us it's (the histone dis­ trict ordinance) unconstitutional. It's on the ballot and the people have a choice, yes or no, and no amount of debate here is going to change that The only thing that will resolve this is the vote. Tonight will not solve any­ thing." Ed Daniclewicz. then read material he had about land patents Another citizen. Cmdi Yarbrough, said the historic district issue isn't about hate, it is about fear. "They (a Historic District Commission) arc going to have control over something u-e worked for 20 years to get." she said "It's rules we can't live by." She promised she and her husband wouki sell their houses if the premised historic dis­ trict ordinance is passed. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 26, 1995 Historic district is no monster Some selections from historic district ordinance To The Editor: To The Editor: Selections profMTsal from the historic district Section 13.213 (b) ' The Hastings Historic District Com mission (HHDC) shall hold monthly public meetings at a regularly scheduled time The agenda shall include a list of each permit application.'* (c) "...Any person shall be entitled to ap­ pear before the Commission and discuss his or her option on their preservation related topic before the Commission makes a decision. All Commission decisions shall be made at a public meeting, and any permit applicant shall be given notice of the Commission’s meetings and its decision on their applications.** Section 13.214 (bl "The HHDC shall review requests for changes on exterior features of a resource on­ ly. and thus shall not review interior ar­ rangements unless interior work will cause visible change to the exterior of the resource.” (c) (2) "The HHDC may delegate to a qualified person on the City of Hastings staff the power to approve Certificates of Ap­ propriateness for routine alterations and repairs that have been included among the Commission's written guidelines.'* Section 13.218 Enforcement (b) (2) "The HHDC is empowered to in­ stitute actions against ail persons violating this Ordinance and institute necessary legal pro­ ceedings. for violations of this ordinance, to compel compliance with this Ordinance, any Permit Certificate of Appropriateness, or Notice to Proceed, and to pursue any other necessary or advisable relief.’’ (c) (2) "The HHDC may issue a "Stop Work Order" when work is performed without the required Certificate of Ap­ propriateness or when work is being perform­ ed which is not in accordance with the CA. (c) (3) "Order to Perform Affirmative Ac­ tion" when work has been performed on a resource without a Permit and the Commis­ sion finds that the work does not qualify for a CA. The Order to Perform Affirmative Ac­ tion may require an owner to restore the resource to the condition that the resource was in before the inappropriate work...'' Section 13.219 Certificate of Appropriateness "(b) The applicant shall provide, where ap plicabie. the following: (1) Scale drawings (2) Photographs of the existing building, structure, or site, and photos of adjacent properties (3) Information about building materials. (4) Additional Information as requested by the Commission... An application for a Cer­ tificate.. . shall not be considered complete un­ til all of the required data has been submitted Before an applicant prepares his or her ap- No one should control our property To The Editor: Allow us. please, to see if we can clarify some items about the upcoming historic district proposal The following statements arc taken from the city ordinance (sec 13.218) that will take effect if the historic district proposal should pass on Nov 7: I "Stop Work Order" — If you don’t have permission from the Hastings Historic Com­ mission to do work or repair on your home, you must stop that work immediately 2. "Order to perform affirmative action" — You must stop work or repair on your home and restore it to its previous condition You can be ordered to modify the work or repairs so that it qualifies for a "certificate of appropriateness" from the commission. 3. If a homeowner docs not make repairs that are ordered by the Hastings Historic Commission, the commission or its agents may enter the property and make such repairs as arc necessary to prevent, "demolition by neglect” (neglecting your home, according to the commission) 4. The commission or its agents may ent,- r the property for the above purposes upon ob taming an order from the circuit court. 5 The costs of the work shall be charged to the owner, and may be levied by the city as a special assessment against the property. 6. An owner who fails to comply with a "certificate of appoprlateness” (an order from the commission) may be fined up to $100 a day up to $5,000. This is only part of the authority the "Historic Commission” will have We put our blood, sweat and tears into own­ ing our property. and constitutionally no one can control our property except us. Though we believe it to be illegal, the newly-formed "Hastings Historic District Commission” will have authority to tell us what can and can­ not be done with our property, land we arc paying for. Also the "Historic District" can be expanded at a future date This should be voted on only by the persons who own property in the proposed histone district, but since it is on the ballot for everyone to vote on. please vote "no" on Nov. 7. The majority of the people living in this part of town, (because we truly understand that our property rights will be taken away), don't w .mt it. Hank and Cindi Yarbrough Hastings plication, he or she may bring in a tentative proposal to the Commission for its comments W'hen an application involves new construc­ tion. the applicant shall present his or her con­ ceptual plans for review and comment before the preparation of construction drawings for the project. Section 13.224 Penalties (a) "A person, individual, partnership, that violates the provisions of this Ordinance, or that fails to comply with a Certificate of Appropriateness or any other regulatory measure of the Commission adopted pursuant to this Ordinance, is responsible for a civil violation and may be fined a sum not to ex­ ceed $100. each day that the noted violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense The fines may not exceed $5,000." (b) "An owner that violates the provisions of this Ordinance., may be ordered by the Court to pay the costs to restore or replicate a resource that was unlawfully constructed altered. . repaired etc” This is brought to you in the name of the Hastings Property Rights Committee. We believe that you should know what you are voting on Nov. 7. For more reading, the en­ tire text is available at the Hastings Public Library. Vote "No" on Nov. 7 on the histone district proposal Ed Damelcwicz Hastings Anti-historic arguments silly To The Editor: Many people have argued long and hard against the proposed Maple Ridge Historic District, but most of their arguments about violating the constitution and adding another layer of bureaucracy are kind of silly when you really look at them. What's the best argument against the Histone District? That we really don't want to preserve these neighborhoods That we're thinking of tcanng some of them dow-i some day to put up a store, or a nobile ho’nc park, or brand new condos for senior citizens. Of course, if the idea of bulldozers knock­ ing over older homes in Hastings bothers you. then you should vote for the Historic District, before it’s too late. Pete and Renee Fletcher Hastings Stop the attacks on our way of life To The Editor: Red Ribbon Celebration is Oct. 23-31 To The Editor: Oct. 23 through Oct. 31 is designated as the nationwide "Red Ribbon Celebration " This period of time is an opportunity for schools, local governments, churches, businesses and entire communities to celebrate and promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles Many people confuse the Red Ribbon Celebration with MADD's red ribbon cam­ paign — an excellent event that works to pre­ vent *drunk driving, especially during the holidays The Red Ribbon Celebration is different, in that its focus is on living a positive, healthy life and avoiding all harmful drug use At the very least, the Red Ribbon Celebration works to promote awareness of the extent of substance abuse problems in every communi­ ty in our nation You can support this effort by wearing a red ribbon or placing a red ribbon on the front door of your hoax* Pick one day to wear red clothing in honor of the Red Ribbon Celebra­ tion Your show of support also is an example of the healthy lifestyle you have chosen. Healthy communities need healthy at litudcs Please support this national Red Rib­ bon Celebration to promote a drug-free community Barry County Substance Abuse Services Hastings Abortion story was outlandish To The Editor: Whoever made up the partial birth method of abortion story deserves a slap' ("Partial birth” abortion method heinous. Thursday. Oct. 12. Banner). And so docs your paper for printing and propogating such ridiculous information. No woman would allow this procedure and no physician would perform it What an outlandish attempt to gain support for Right to Life! Disgusting* Sharon Burnette Romeo. Mich A former Hastings resident Enough is enough. We have these loud minority groups who think that the outdated mind-set of having bureaucracy run things in our city is the way to operate. Therefore, they arc try ing to force another layer of govern­ ment on us by having a historic district ordinance This will cause high taxes and more spen­ ding Il will promote narrow interests instead of the general welfare and treating any at­ tempt to reduce outmoded programs or wasteful spending as a direct assault on the residents of the city of Hastings To help their cause, they arc anempting to infiltrate our City Council by having one of their leaders run for mayor. I would recommend that all honest citizens of the city of Hastings go to the polls on Nov 7. and vote against both of these attacks against our way of life. Why don't these people contact the state historical office, as 1 did for 126 South Broad­ way. and get their homes declared historic sites and then pay for the state histone signs to pul in front, this would help the community Dr. V. Harry Adroumc Hasting* I would like to rcspmd to some inac­ curacies in Brian Shumway's Oct 19 letter "Historic district sets bad precedent " Mr Shumway states. "It is your property and in your control unless your property is for some reason unsafe or causing a health hazard ’' This is not true The city has a book of laws (over 194 inches thick", many of which control w hat we can and cannot do with our property and have nothing to do with safe­ ly or health hazards. For example. I cannot put up a fence over three feet high anywhere tn my front yard. ! cannot put up a sign that would identify my wife's accounting business, nor can I park an unlicensed van in my driveway. To do any of the above would subject myself to potential fines of $200 per day and/or 90 days im­ prisonment per day for each day 1 am in viola­ tion. with no set maximum fine The purpose of these laws goes beyond "dressing up the community." They protect people's property values and the city's tax base The histone district ordinance is an ex­ tension of these laws, created lor the same purpose Mr Shumway says he believes that the historic district ordinance is "bad law" and sets a "bad precedent That is his opinion. The majority of the property owners, in­ cluding myself disagree That is our opinion. Fortunately, the voters do not have to base their vote on anybody's opinion, because the State of Michigan has over 25 years of positive experiences with historic districts. The law provides for a free appeal process to any property owner who feels aggrieved by a commission's decision. This has been in ef­ fect since 1992. In those three years, out of the more than 300 historic districts across the state, there have only been 11 appeals. That amounts to 0.012 appeals per district per year. Obviously, these ordinances arc not the monsters opponents would have you believe Vote to preserve our heritage On Nov. 7. vote "yes" on the Maple Ridge Historic District. Jim Peurach Hastings Historic District would be attraction To The Editor: As someone who lives in Hastings and works outside the county. 1 want to say a few words about the proposed historic district. My family chose to live in Hastings for many reasons, such as the small town at­ mosphere with quiet streets and friendly peo­ ple. One of the many reasons is the lovely old homes here I support the Maple Ridge Historic District because I believe it will preserve one of the reasons why someone like me would chose to live here and make the long drive to work every day This is our home. too. We pay taxes and buy groceries. We send our kids to school and attend churches. CORRECTION: A "Court News" item in last week's edi­ tion of the Banner incorrectly reported that Janice Kotrba was a hospice nurse. She is a home health nurse. If all of us left. Hastings would be in bad shape That's why I think we need the historic district. Because it attracts good, family peo­ ple to one of the best small towns in America. Karl Iberie Hastings Write us a... LETTER! The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest, oena teoers to. Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D C. I 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Fede-sl Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. , U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. 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Stophen Jacobs Treasurer Frederic Jacobo Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Etame Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Karen Mauck Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Cindy Smith Sharon Miller Jim Jensen MandyMabel . ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciass<’«ed ads accepted Monday through Fnday 8am to 5 X pm. Saturday 8 X am -Noon Scott Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription rates: S15 per year in Barry County $17 per year m adjoining counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) "Cedi Fielder. He’s a good baseball player who hits bads over fences and neo the next city." "Al Kaline He has helped the organizauon in Trammell. He is a real smdem of the game, but being a good player doesn't mean you can leach them what you spring training with in­ structional training. He has also been in broad­ casting. so he probably knows more than a lol of people do (about the game)." “Carlton Fisk. (People) respect him more and look up to him more. He’s very "Kirby Pecten, because he's s good player who believes in God and prac­ tices hard." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 26. 1995 — Page 5 Protect your rights by voting ‘no’ Nov. 7th 7b The Editor: The 18 pages erf the proposed historic dis­ trict ordinance and four pages of "Standards for Historic Preservation" are another Social­ istic attempt to control the lives and prop­ erty of the free citizen. This country is a republic, where every person has individual rights, as simply slated in lhe Pledge of Allegiance to our nag. It was no mere happenstance that farmers, shopkeepers and common people were able to defeat the trained British soldiers in the various battles for the right to freedom and independence. Our forefathers gave us the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, along with congressional acts establishing a coun­ try with greater freedom and protected rights than any other country in lhe world. How sad they would be if they knew what America has become today, with all the laws and ordinances that arc made to control peo­ ples’ lives. One of the acts of Congress was when land was sold from the U.S. government to lhe first buyer, the president signed a “land patent." Get your property abstract out and check for yourself. On Nov. 4. 1834. Eurotus P. Hastings re­ ceived a "land patent" from President AndrewJackson for 240 acres, which eventually be­ came the original plat and pans of lhe city of Hastings. On the 20th day of May 1834. Arthur Bronson received a “land patent" ’ Letters signed by President Jackson for 80 acres lo­ cated now in the West Green Street area Those land patents were issued three years before Michigan became a state. When Michigan did become a state, in 1837. it had to honor all the acts of Congress, including these land patents These patents state that the patentee, his heirs and assigns, you lhe present land owner, were given all rights, privileges, immunities and appurtenances of whatsoever nature forever. To better understand these rights and oth­ ers you have. I invite to the public meeting at 11 a m. Saturday. Nov. 4. at the Demo­ cratic Hall in Hastings. Two of the speakers will be David Johnson and Bill Monro from the U.S. and State l and Patent Association of Oakland County. Learn that Attorney General Frank Kelley stated that he "could not a'tack a land patent that is valid and the State of Michigan is to pay a developer $60 At the City Council meeting held Oct. 23. Mayor Mary Lou Gray related information obtained at a recent Michigan Municipal League meeting. She discovered that lhe his­ toric districts of Marshall and Ionia, which had been used as examples to support the proposed plan here, arc not state historic dis­ tricts. but are in fact federal historic districts. A federal historic district allows for volun- ' tary compliance with tax incentives as an in­ ducement. It does not have all the heavy­ handed ordinances connected with a state his­ toric district and removes the major-objec­ tion to the district. As a citizen of Hastings and a resident in the proposed Maple Ridge Historic District. I was disappointed, but not surprised that this information was not brought forth as an alternative that would have allowed lhe City Council to pursue this option. I have also spoken with a member of the Historic Dis­ trict Study Committee who does not re­ member the option ever being discussed at a meeting Why was this alternative withheld from the Study Committee. City Council and the public? There have been references to Ionia and Marshall throughout the process. 1 don't sec how one could talk with representaiives from these cities and not learn that the dis­ tricts are not Stille historic districts. I find it hard to believe that Study Committee Chairwoman Peg Peurach could not have been aware of this alternative, and yet it was not presented. The suggestion was even made by a resi­ dent of the proposed district that a voluntary district be considered, the suggestion was ig­ nored. And now I find that not only was a formal voluntary plan available, it would have also provided incentives to the property owner, not burdens I would have been and am open to consid­ ering a voluntary district. 1 do. however, re­ main strongly opposed to the state historic district as presented to the voters on the bal­ lot. I urge all citizens to vote "no" on estab­ lishing a historic district when they vote Nov. 7. Thomas W. Dunham Hastings ★ NOTICE ★ Notice is hereby given that the Odd Year General Election will be held in the city of Hastings in said County and State, on Tuesday, November 7,1995 from 7:00 a.m. in the forenoon until 8:00 p.m. In the afternoon, for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: MAYOR; ONE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW; ONE COUN­ CILMEMBER FROM EACH WARD FOR FOUR YEAR TERMS. The following proposal will also be on the ballot: Whether the City of Hastings shall adopt the proposed Historic District Ordinance 7286 which provides for the creation of the Maple Ridge Historic! District whose boundaries are as follows: Beginning at the Northwest comer of the North property line of Fish Hatchery Park thence East along the back property lines of the structures facing West Green Street which follows the hill ridge line running East and West, from Fish Hatchery Park tc South Market Street, crossing South Market Street and continuing East on the back properties facing West Green Street, thence North along the back property lines of South Washington Street to West Court Street, thence cast down the centerline of West Court Street to and Including the pro­ perty at 126 South Broadway, thence South along the centerline of South Broadway to 221 South Broadway, thence East along the North property line of 221 South Broadway Thence South along the back property line of 231 South Broad­ way, to the centerline of West Center Street, thence East to South Jefferson Street including all of the property at 232 South Jefferson, on the Northwest comer of South Jefferson and West Center Streets. Thence East to the back line of the properties on the East side of South Jefferson, thence South to East Bond Street. From tne centerline of East Bond, thence East to South Michigan Avenue, thence South on South Michigan Avenue including the properties on the West side of South Michigan Avenue to East Marshall Street, thence West down the centerline of East Marshall to the back line of properties on the East side of South Jefferson Street, thence South to East South Street, thence West on West South Street to the back line of properties on the West side of South Jefferson. Thence North to West Clinton Street, thence West to South Church Street, down the center of West Clinton Street to Church Street, thence North along the centerline ot South Church, thence North along the centerline of South Church to West Madison, thence North on the back line of properties on the South side of West Madison, to South Washington Street Thence North along the centerline of South Washington to the back properly lines of the house facing West Madison, thence East along the back property line of properties on the West side of South Park Street, thence West along the centerline ot West Walnut Street, to South Washington Street, thence North to the back property lines of properties on the South side of West Green Street, thence West to 1106 West Green Street and West Creek Thence North to the centerline of West Green Street, thence West to the West and North boundary lines of Fish Hatchery Park to the point of beginning " Sharon Vickery, City Clerk Hastings, Michigan t HHS band plans Sunday concert The Hastings Saxon Marching Band, under the direction of Joseph P. LaJoye and Joan L. Bosscrd-Schroeder, will hold its annua) marching concert Sunday at 3 p.m. in the high school gym. The seventh- and eighth-grade bands will perform. The junior high bands will perform concert selections and the high schorl band will play material from their recent award­ winning. number one rated Michigan School Bind Orchestra and Band competition. The approximately one hour concert will also feature the presentation of awards to band members from "the most improved" to some fun awards, said Bosserd-Schroeder. “All of the band kids are honored because they did a great job." Admission is free. When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor...‘THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local information...a subscription-to a„ lhe HASTINGS BANNER • Cafr945-955'4 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, COUN­ TY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN. Jonas* million of your las money for trying to deny him his rights All public officials must lake an oath of office to honor the Constitution and protect the rights of lhe citizens they represent. When a Fourth Ward council member circu­ lated one of the petitions to place the his­ toric district ordinance on the ballot and the former chairperson of lhe Historic District Study Committee has decided to run for mayor, do you really believe these individu­ als are interested in protecting the rights of all the citizens they are to represent? Come to the meeting Nov. 4. then go vote Nov. 7 to protect your rights, those of your children and grandchildren We owe it to ourselves and our forefathers who fought so hard to give us these rights. Keep Hastings one of the best 100 small towns in America. Gordon B. Barlow Hastings Alternative historic information withheld 7b The Editor: FINANCIAL LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Dwfoult ho» boon mod* tn the condition* of a morlgoga mod* by Mkhool W Siebotma and Janice Kay Siebetma, hi* wife, to First Federal of Michigan. Mortgooeo dated August >9. 1991 and recorded on August 22. 1991. in Liber 522. on page 37. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Five Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Dollars and 69 100 Dollar* ($9533069). including interest at 9.750% per annum. Under rhe power of sale contained in said mor tgoge and the statute tn »uch co*e mode and pro vided notice it hereby given that *o«d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premise* or some part of them, at public vendue o» the east door entrance to the Court House in Hastings. Michigan, at 10 00 o’clock a.m. Local Time, on November 17. 1995. Said premises ore situated in The Township of Thornoppie. Barry County. Michigan and ore described os: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 OF SECTION 8 TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION WHICH IS 335 0 FEET SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH 260 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 127.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH 208.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 208 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SEC DON THENCE NORTH 365 4 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION TO A POINT WHICH IS 485 0 FEET SOUTH FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST I 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 34 MINUTES WEST 398 90 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 TO A POINT WHICH IS 934 0 FEET EAST FROM THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST I 4 THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 832 7 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST I 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SEC TION THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 65 47 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THAT PART LYING EAST OF A LINE WHICH IS 330 FEET WEST FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION AND ALSO OVER THAT PART LYING SOUTH OF A LINE WHICH IS 33 0 FEET NORTH FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION During the 12 months immediately following the sale lhe property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a the pro perty may be redeemed during the 30 days im mediately following the sale Dated September I 1995 First Federal of Michigan Morgagee N Michael Hunter (P29256) 1001 Woodword 10W Detroit Ml 48226 Load vs. No-load mutual fund In choosing mutual funds, should you buy one with an up-front sales charge? Talk about a "loaded" question A "load" mutual fund charges a sales fee. or load, when you buy it. A portion of the fee goes to the broker/dealer, whose responsibili­ ty it is to explain the fund, see that it meets your objectives and continue serving your needs. “No-load" funds charge no sales fee up front, which entices many people. These funds can be bought directly from the fund company, without any assistance whatsoever A recent edition of Personal Finance, a widely read subscription newsletter, rated the performance of the 10 biggest slock mutual funds ("biggest" being those that manage more shareholder dollars than any others). Collectively, the 10 funds manage about $139.5 billion worth of investors’ money. Of these 10. six charge loads, three have no front-end load, and one is closed to new investors. The newsletter used a four-star rating system to evaluate these funds Each fund could earn a star for the following: (I) outper­ forming the Standard and Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index in bull market conditions and (2) in bear market conditions: (3) being diversified and offering a degree of predictability as to market risk; and (4) being less volatile than the S&P 500 Only two of the 10 funds, both of which charge sales load, earned four-star ratings. Four funds earned three-star ratings: three of these also charge loads. Another study, this one by Dalbar Financial Services of Boston, showed that investors in load funds fared better than their no-load counterparts. The study examined the returns on equity funds for the period from January1984 through November 1994. Load funds averaged a return of 66 07 percent, and no­ load funds returned 51.16 percent. The reason for this, the study determined, was the profes­ sional service that comes with load funds: in­ vestment representatives who helped clients select funds also helped them stay invested during difficult times. As the studies show, buying professional advice with your mutual fund can pay off m the long run. Do-it-yourselfers often have a hard time slaying invested when fund prices drop and usually get out after most of the decline is over. Then, if they ever return, it’s typically at a higher price than when they sold. Professional help, however, can guide you through all conditions so you get a better return over the long haul. Don’t be scared off by up-front sales fees. The professional advice you get with them can really take a “load" off your mind. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vlous week. Close Change AT&T 617. Ameritech 54’/« 6574 Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 52’h CMS Energy 27’/. Coca Cola 72’/; Dow Chemical 70'1, Exxon 75'1, Family Dollar 167. Ford 29'h General Motors 44'1, TCF Financial 59s/. Hastings Mfg. 27'h IBM 96'1, JCPenney 45'1, Johnson A Johnson 62'1, Kmart VI, Kellogg Company 74 McDonald’s 41 Sears 34s/. Southeast Mich. Gasi 167? Spartan Motors lO’/s Upjohn 48 Gold 382.70 Silver 5.38 Dow Jones 4783.66 Volume 416,000,000 —17« + 2'1, + VI, —2 —'It + 1'1, —r/2 +1 — 74 —VI, —VI, —Vh + 'l. + 174 —'1, + 57. —'1, + 'l, + VI, -7. —1 —'h + VI, -1.40 + .01 — 12.28 REASONSTO WRITE IN PEG PEURACH FOR MAYOR on NOVEMBER 7th 1. The major issues facing the city in the coming years will be financially related. Peurach has a Bachelors degree In Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University and a Masters degree In Accounting from Western Michigan University. She has 16 years of management experience and 7 years of accounting experience. 2. The new city government style requires council to have management and financial expertise to adequately supervise city administration. Peurach's backgrounds makes her uniquely qualified to serve that purpose. 3. This is a critical time for Hastings because we are actively growing. Peurach will carefully manage growth so we strike that very important balance between progress and retaining the quali­ ty of life that characterizes Hastings. 4. The Mayor is an ambassador for the City of Hastings. Peurach will represent professional manner. Hastings in a positive and 5. The Mayor should be someone who is vested in and cares for the community. Peurach actively volunteers In church, schools, charities, and government. She is a long time resident of Hastings. She has been married over 13 years. And she and her husband Jim have 3 young sons. 6 Peurach believes that elected officials should be servants of the people, not the other way around. Paid for by the Citizen* for Peurach. 1122 S Park. Hasting* f 12^4? �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 26. 1995 Stolen Illinois car recovered in Hastings by Karen Mauck Stuff Writer Two people with possible tics to gang ac­ tivity in Illinois were arrested for possession of a stolen car in Hastings Saturday night. Cynthia Tranchitcllo. 23. and Alberto Mejia. 35. both from the Chicago area, were arrested Oct. 21 on charges of possessing a car stolen from Chicago. A Freeport man was implicated by the suspects as driving with them from Illinois. He has not been arrested or charged in the case. Mejia was arrested by Michigan State Po­ lice shortly after 7:30 p.m. Saturday al a res­ idence on Iroquois Road in Rutland Town­ ship. The homeowner had called police after Mejia passed out in his residence from a possible drug overdose. The homeowner picked up Mejia as he walked from the Cilgo gas station in Hast­ ings. where he had been left by Tranchitello. Mejia allegedly stole gas from the Cilgo sta­ tion. said Hastings City Assistant Police Chief Michael Ixcdy. Mejia was taken to the homeowner s residence to make a phone call, where he passed out from a suspected over­ dose of crack cocaine. Al 8 p.m., a blue Chevrolet Celebrity from Chicago, driven by Tranchitcllo turned onto Broadway from Stoic Road and ran onto a curb in the Hastings City Police parking lot and came to a stop in the roadway. She asked police in the parking lot for di- at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCmm Rd . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Father Gate Johnson Vicar Phone 623 2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m weekday* or all day weekend* Sunday Monung Mau I0XX) a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lmxv RoaJ. Dowliag. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone, (616) 945-9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 i.r ; Sunday School 11 00 a m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m. Prayer time: Wednesdays. 7:00 IT. ROSE CATHOLIC p.m. Awana Program (3 yean old CHURCH. 805 S Jefferaon through 6th grade) Wednesdays. Father Charles Fnher. Pastor 6:30-8 p.m. Teen Center starts Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Saturday. Nov. 4. Maue* 800 a m ami 11:15 a.m.; Confession* Satorday 4.-004:30 |MB. FREEPORT CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST, Vernon L Macy, in­ terim pastor. (616) 948-4276. Sun day services Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Morning Worship II am. Prayer Service Thursday. 7 p.m WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nag, 9:30 a m Sunday School; Church Service 10:30 Youth meeting Wednesday. 6 00 p.m. at the church Brmg sack lunch BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Avt>. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vicar Bibte Classes 10 a.m.. War- HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Lawrence Hubtey, pastor. phone 945-3397. Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Catant. choir director. Sun­ day morning: 9 30 a m . Morning Worship; 11.XX) a.m. Sunday School. 600 p.m.. Evening Woe ship 7:15. Youth Fellowship Nursery for all service*. Prayer meeting. 7 XX) p.m Wednesday INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Miaidrr. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 rm.. BMe School. 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship, 6:00 p.m.. CaT. for location - 625-3110. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship 11 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 p m.. Thursday Bibte Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bibte Study, ptease call for more details. "Let's Build an Art” Sunday School Drive. Sept 10 thru Oct. 29 Games, prizes and tots of fun Everyone welcome. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E Woodlawn. Hastmgs. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shockey. Senior Psater James R Barren. Asst Pasaor Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 am. Clasacs for all agea. 11XX) rm Monung Worship ■Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6 XX). Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs, fOO , Teem in Houseman Hall; 700 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m . Aduh Char practice. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday s-ftooi at 1000 am. War ship 11XX a.m . Evening Service al 600p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bibte 7XDpm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A. Camp bell. Pastor Sundry School 9 30 a.m. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evcnmg Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activates 7 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bibte (>iu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bibte Qua (ages 8-12); Youth Mmistnes ar Tees Bibte Qua (<es 13-19); Adult Bibte Study - No age hrrut* CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way. Randall Hartman, Pasta. Sunday Services; 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour; 11XX) a m. Morning Worstap Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7XX) p.m Services for Adults. Teem and Children. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Psator Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 900 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Srxtoy Children’s church Tuesday prayer and share tune 9:30 a m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meet* Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E Bond Si < Hasimg* Church of God building) 9 am. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday* 1928 prayer book uied a< all service* For more infor­ mation call 948 9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101. St Andrew's is a pvt of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broodway. Hastings. MI 49058 Pasta Cart I 'tchficld Phooe (Woodland) 3674061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Service* Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a m . Sunday School. 9 45 am. 4-H meets Monday*. 6:30 p.m. io 8:00 p.m Bibte Study. Wrduriifayi. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gasper*. 801 Barber Rd. Hailing* Men'* Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur ther notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewi* at 945-5365 NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S ' CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St. Rote Catholic Church. Haatmgs. Sunday Man 9:30 a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune Before the Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry. leader- The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINU* SAVINO* * LOAN, FA Hastings and Lake Odessa WHM FUNERAL HOME Hasting, FLEXFA* INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THS HASTINGS BANNKR AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. DC.E Becky Oexter. Program/Yourh Director Thursday. Oct. 26 - 9:30 a.m. Circle Study Leaders meet with Pastor Kelter Lesson for November: "Deborah" (chapter 84). 3.-00-3:30 p.m. Girl's Cadette Chorus (5th A 6th grade). 3:15 p.m. Stephen Leader* meeting. 7:00 p.m. Christian Life Studies. Tape 82 of the Gary Smalley Series. "Hidden Keys io Loving Relationships" NURSERY WILL BE PROVIDED Friday. Oct. 27 - 6:00 p.m Menden Din­ ner and Program Sunday. Oct 29 •••REFORMATION SUN­ DAY*** 8:00 a.m. Char rehear­ sal; 9:30 am. and 11:00 a m Mor ning Worship (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AMFM) Nursery is provided for both ser­ vices. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper celebrated at both Services today; 9:50a.m. Church School for all ages; 10 30 a.m. "Coffee Hour" in lhe Dining Room; 11:20 a m. Children's Church. 2:00 p.m Middle High Youth Fellowship S'tnorc Night' 3 00 p.m. Senia High Youth Fellowship S'more Night! Monday. Oct. 30 • 7 00-9:30 p.m. Nominating Com­ mittee menu Tuesday. Oct. 31 • REFORMATION DAY. Wcdnes day. Nov I -9:30 a.m. Circle 81 at Penny Curtis*'. 130 p.m. Circle 83 at Barbara voaRcn'; 1:30 p.m Cir­ cle 84. 7XD p m. Ruth Circle at Helen Tocher's; 7:30 p.m. Circle 85 at Kathy Bcduhn's Thursday. Nov. 2 - 10 00 a.m. Circle 82 in the Lounge (Nursery provided) QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m.; Worship 11 a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P.O Box 63. Hastings. Mi 49058 HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH, Comer State Rd . and Bollwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pauor. Re* Donald Brail. Associate Pastor. Rev Tod Clark. Youth Pastor Sunday 10 a m Sunday School. II a.m. Morning Worship. 6 p.m. Evening activities Wednesday 7 p.m. — share group* in venous home* Contact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study at the church GRACE BIBLE CHURCH. (Formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mite East of Hasting* Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Service* 9 45 a m . Bible Classes for all age* 10 40 A M Morning Worship 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with George and Barb Kimpte 945-9116 6:30 p.m. Bible study (or all Thursday 7:30 pm Prayer and Bible Study Sharing your Faith October 22-25 Paslor* working Retreat, everyone welcome GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North Si . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Oct 29 8 00 and 10 45 a m Holy Communion. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). 5 00 Youth Char. 6.00 Hidden Key* Thursday. Oct 26 — I 00 Ruth Circle; 6 .30 Children * Choir. 7 00 Adventurers. 7 00 Aduh char. 8 00 AA Saturday. Oil 28 - 9 Off 2 00 Sarah Circle Mini Bazaar Bake Sate and Brunch. I0O0 Catechism 2. 8 00 NA Wednesday. Nov 25 — 10 0 Wwdwitcher*. 7 (M) Sarah Circle HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner ot Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. PaUor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Chrivtian Education Craig Slapen. Music CtMxdinalor and OrganiM Church phone (616) 945 9574 Barner free building with etevataw to *11 floor* Browkavi ol worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 a m . Coffer Fellowship 10 30 a m . Worship 11 00 a m — with child care for infants and toddler* thro age 4, and Junior Church for age* 5 thro 8. Yoith Fellowship 5 M) p m WEDNESDAYS Fam. ly Church Night - Prepared light meal 6 09 p m . Bible Study and Activities for Kid* b 45 p m . First >kcdncvdav ol month is Game Night far all age* THURSDAY Children's Choir 4 tn p m . Youth HarnJbell* 4 U) p m Adult Hand bell Char 6 30 pm. Chancel Char 7 30 p m I hurvday . (Xt 2b Rummage Sale K 00 a m to 6:00 p m Sunday Oci 29 - Covenant Player* Drama presentation and Special Musa by ><Mith Handhell char during worship service rcctions back io Chicago, but was detaiiKd after it was noticed she appeared to have been drinking. A blood test administered by police showed Tranchitcllo had a blood alcohol level of .275 Tranchitcllo was subsequently arrested for operating under lhe influence of liquor, driv­ ing with a suspended license and unlawful I driving away of an automobile Mepa was charged with unlawful driving away ot an au­ tomobile and receiving and concealing stolen property in excess of SI00. Police investigation showed statements from the subjects implicated possible gang activity. Tranchitcllo and Mejia were lodged in the Jessica L. Coe___________ HASTINGS - Jessica L Coe, 18. of Hast­ ings, passed away on Monday October 16, 1995. Jessica was bom on May 16, 1977 in Savan­ nah, Georgia, the daughter of Warren and Joyce (Lindenmeyer) Coe. She was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1995 and was attending Grand Rapids Community College. She was employed at Showcase Cinemas. Jessica was a member of the National Honor Society and the Middleville United Methodist Church. She graduated with honors from Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. She participated in Varsity Basketball, Volleyball and was Co­ Captain of lhe Soccer team. Jessica was “Rotary Student of the Month" for April. She received the Manne Corps Distinguished Athlete Award, the OK Conference Scholar Athlete Award, and a Foundation Merit Scho­ larship at Grand Rapids Community College. She will be missed by her family and many friends. Surviving are her parents, Warren E and Joyce R. Coe; three brothers, Richard B. Coe of Grand Rapids and his fiance Ingrid Hoekstra, Todd A. Coe of Grand Rapids, Kevin J. Coe of Hastings; Grandparents, Chester and Phyllis Lindenmeyer of South Carolina, Emerson and Eunice Coe of Arizona; several aunts and uncles Memorial Services were held Friday Octob­ er 20, 1995 at the Middleville United Method­ ist Church with the Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thoraapple Kellogg High School in memory of Jessica L. Coe to fund a scholarship for female student athletes. Arrangements were made by lhe Beeler Funeral Home. I RayntondL. Preston| HASTINGS - Raymond L. Preston, 77, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday October 22, 1995 at Thoraapple Manor in Hastings. He was bom on December 3, 1917 in Alle­ gan Township, Allegan County, the son of Arthur A Addah (Hall) Preston. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Welcome Corners School and Hast­ ings High School. Mr. Preston lived most of his life in the Hastings/Carlton Center A Freeport areas. He was married to Dorothy A. Falconer on July 10, 1940. He was employed at Hastings EW. Bliss Company for 32 years, retiring in 1979. He had previously worked in fanning and the old Duplex Company in Battle Creek. Mr. Preston was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Cecil A Bernard Preston; sisters. Olive Oliver and Ethelyn Myers. There will be no visitation, cremation has been conducted. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; two sons, David Preston of Hastings and Richard Preston of Hastings; two daughters, Doris Preston of Pansy, Alabama and Wilma Streeter of Interlocken; 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchil­ dren; two brothers, Murel Preston of Delton and Donald Preston of Freeport Memorial Graveside Services were held on Wednesday October 25, 1995 it the Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township with lhe Reverend Jerry Drummond officiating. Burial was at lhe Fuller Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made the Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Lindon E. Daniels HASTINGS - Lindon E. Daniels, 54, Hast­ ings, passed away on Wednesday October 25, 1995 at Pennock Hospital. He was born on September 23,1941, the son of Leslie and Betty (Youngs) Daniels. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1959 He served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1980, where he received several medals, commendations and awards. Mr. Daniels started as Maintenance Supervi­ sor at Flex Fab Inc. in 1980 and was currently Plant Engineer. He loved his family and many friends. He was a member of the National Street Rod Asso­ ciation, enjoyed working with wood and help­ ing others. He married Valerie L. Hockin on June 16, 1978. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Howard Daniels in 1989 Surviving are his wife, Valerie of Hastings; daughters. Mrs. Dean (Renee) Kosbar, Mrs John (Rita) Kubek; Mrs. Larry (Rhonda) Howlett all of Hastings; stepdaughter, Mrs. Kenn (Tiffany) Karts; stepson. Private Dwight B. Hewitt both of Hastings; six grandchildren; brother. Hail Daniels of South Carolina; sisters, Patricia Weinert of Lansing, Marquita Meisenbach of Hastings. Visitation will be Thursday October 26, 1995 from 6-9pm at Girrbach Funeral Home. Funeral Services with Military Honors will be Friday October 27. 1995 at 2:00pm at Girrbach Funeral Home with Reverend Bernard Blair officiating. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. Mr. Francis Usmial HASTINGS - Mr. Francis Usmial, 68. of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday October 24, 1995 at TenderCare of Hastings. Private Services were held at Fl Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Alice C. Freshney MIDDLEVILLE - Alice C. Freshney, 85, of Middleville, passed away on Monday October 23, 1995 al TenderCare in Hastings. She is survived by her daughter, Laura and husband Gordon Bennett; grandchildren. Alison Bennett Weems, Cairiser Bennett, Todd Bennett and Stacey Bennett Grimm; two great grandchildren, Courtney Rich and Britton Weems; many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and, in accor­ dance W1 th her wishes, there wi 11 be no f u nera1. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society of Michigan in Schoolcraft I Barbara E. Bromley| HICKORY CORNERS - Barbaia E. Brom­ ley, 76, Hickory Comers, passed away on Sunday October 22. 1995 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo She was born on May 9,1919 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Albert Drake and Myrtle Rager. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1937. Mrs. Bromley was employed for several years at Kellogg Biological Station and retired after 15 yean of service at the Hickory Corners Post Office. She was a member of the Hickory Comers Bible Church, Hickory Comers American Legion Auxiliary and was a former member of the Delton Sweet Adelines. She loved needlework, crochetting, reading, singing and gardening. She had lived the past 50 yean at the Hickory address. She was a 4-H Leader and Cub Scout Leader for many yean. She was married to Daniel Bromley on June 8. 1940. Mrs Bromley was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Terry Bromley in 1975; a twin sister, Virginia Ryskamp; sister, Vivian Beaton. Surviving are her husband, Dan; daughter, Mrs. Cathy Files of Allegan; three sons. Bill A Lu Bromley of Delton, Jim A Sue Bromley of Anaheim, California, Steve A Barb Bromley of Austin, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 6 great grand­ children; sister, Donna Julian of Lompoc, California. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday October 25, 1995 at lhe Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was in E Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory Comers Bible Church. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. | John H. Berry, Sr.| HASTINGS - John H. Berry, Sr.. 74, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday October 18, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Berry was bom on February 28, 1921 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Clarence and Bertha (Turner) Berry. He was raised in Waverly, Springfield and Granite City, Illinois and attended schools there. He graduated from Granite City High School. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of the 5th Armored Division and the recipient of two Purple Hearts in war service. He was married to Dorothy A. Stallman on February 16, 1947. Mr. Berry was employed over 30 years as a Federal Government employee, retiring in 1975. While in his work capacity, he received numerous advancements, awards, and certifi­ cates of achievement. He traveled extensively and lived in many United States communities including: Granite City, Illinois; Arlington, Virginia; Battle Creek; Springfield, Virginia; moving to Hastings in 1975. He was a confirmed Lutheran, a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge 8628, and member of lhe Hastings American Legion Post 845. A sports enthusiast, he was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins football team and The Old Washington Senators baseball team. He was also an avid fisherman. Preceding him in death were a son. George Beny, one sister and two brothers Surviving him are wife, Dorothy; daughter and husband. Kathleen A Jim Brown of Battle Creek; son, John H. Beny, Jr. of New Orleans, two grandchildren; one great granddaughter; sister. Dorothy Hays of Modesto, Illinois. Funeral Services were held Saturday Octob­ er 21. 1995 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings American Legion Post 845 Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Barry County Jail. Federal charges of unlaw­ ful driving away of an automobile may be pursued, because lhe car was taken across stale lines. The car has been relumed to its owner in Chicago. ~ | | HASTINGS - Billy C. Clark, 69. of Hast­ ings, passed away on Saturday October 21, 1995 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mr. Clark was bom on August 29, 1926 in Prenter. West Virginia, the son of Albert Ray A Nellie Alma (Shank) Clark. He was raised in Seth, West Virginia and attended schools there. He graduated from Sherman High School in 1944. He wut Veter­ an of World War IL serving in the United States Army Air Corps He was married to Alice Jean Rooper on April 15, 1960. They moved to the Having area in 1961 from Wayland. Mr. Clark was employed in trucking all his working life. He owned and operated Cart Truck Leasing Company for about 20 yeare, leasing to the former Haqmg* Aluminum Products Company for many years. He was associated with American Freight Systems of Kalamazoo for 10 years, retiring in 1986. He was a Teamsters retiree and a former member of the Hastings Elk Lodge 81965. He was an avid gardrer and loved to plant frail trees. His grandchildren were so dear to his heart. He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Alyssa McNally; sister, Oda Surviving are his wife, Jean; son A wife. Albert A Deb Clark of Hastings; daughter A husband, Carol A Tim McNally of Hastings; seven grandchildren, Sara, Tori A Michael Clark and Stephanie, Lindsey, Anna A Ryan McNally; three sisters, Ruth Norton of Wayland, Dene Hanley of Okeechobee, Flori­ da, Betty Clark of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; brother, Ray Clark of Kentwood. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday October 24, 1995 at the Hastings First Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin Shorkey officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or the Awana Club of the Hastings First Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. |Georgia M. Hammond| HASTINGS - Gerogia M. Hammond, 83, Hastings, passed away on Tuesday October 24, 1995 at her residence. She was bom on February 22,1912 in Balti­ more Township, the daughter of Geroge Washington Rickie and Mae Edith (DeGraw) Austin. She was raised in Hope Township Barry County by Edison Ray and Iva Dorcas (Biown) Newton and attended the Cedar Creek and Hinds Schools. Mrs Hammond was a homemaker and Icved her children, grandchildren and great grand­ children. Site enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, crochetting, reading, quilting, sewing, loved her cats and spending time at their cabin in Northern Michigan. She was also a member of the Cedar Creek Cemetery Circle. She was a member of the Cedar Creek Bible Church having taught Sunday School and working in the nursery. Earlier years she attended the Methodist Church at the Hender­ shot School. She was married to Orviiie Hammond on November 27, 1935 and they would have observed 60 years on this dale. They have lived at the same address since their marriage.Mrs. Hammond was preceded in death by her parents; foster parents; sister. Surviving are her husband, Orville; daught­ ers, Shirley (Robert) Case, Irene (William) Lake; sons, Claude E (Marie) Hammond, Donald Hammond; a very special friend, Bessie Easey, all of Hastings; nine grandchil­ dren; twenty-one great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday October 26,1995 from 9:00am-9:00pm at the WilUams Funeral Home in Delton. Funeral Services will be held on Friday October 27, 1995 at 11:00am.at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Brent Branham officiating. Burial will be at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar Creek Bible Church or Barry Communi­ ty Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made Funeral Home in Delton. by Williams Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings BANNER cat.. .945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 26, 1995 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... by Catherine Lucas Crotherses to mark golden anniversary Frances and Gordon Croihers will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 27. 19*5. They were married at the Congrega­ tional Church in Otsego. Mi. Dinner will be held in their honor, hosted by their children. Champions to mark 50th anniversary Lyle and Marie Champion will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 27. 1995. The couple met on a blind date arranged by the groom's aunt and uncle. Mr. and Mrs. Burton Bums. The former Marie Lucile Gar­ . rctt was united in marriage to Lyle Squire Champion at the home of her parents the late Frank Garren and Leda Garrett Swank of Dowagiac. Mich., by the Rev. Leroy Whitney. The attendants were Berle Garrett (Reiter), the bride’s sister, Marion Champion (Day), the groom’s sister. Richard Clark, the bride’s cousin, and the late Burton Bums, the groom's uncle. After the wedding, the couple ; left for a honeymoon in the Wisconsin Dells. • Upon their return home, they set up - housekeeping on the Colonial Estate Farm owned by Avery family, on the north side of .Warner Lake in Doster. Michigan. Marie worked as an RN at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo and Lyle was employed at lhe Colonial Estate Farm as the Herdsman along with his father, the late Claud J. Champion, as lhe foreman. In 1955, lhe Champions moved to iheir cur­ rent home, the Lakeview Farm. The Lord ; blessed Lyle and Marie with four children. Kathleen F. Handy of Largo. FL; Keith O. Champion of Gardendale. AL; Brenda S. Short of Doster; and Brett A. Champion of . Fair Lake; and 13 grandchildren: Nicole. Marcus, and Jessica Handy of Largo. FL; Alison. Eric. Daniel. Emily, Sean and Joseph Champion of Gardendale. AL; Lyle Ray Short of Doster and his older sister Heather Mane now at rest with the Lord; Breinne and Jordon Champion of Banle Creek. A reception will be held in their honor on Saturday. Oct. 28 from 1-4 p.m. at the Doster Community Church. Come join the family in celebration of this special event in lhe lives of two very extraordinary people who have given so much to so many by way of their love and example. Stantons to observe 35th anniversary The children of Norman and Arlene Stanton would like to invite friends and family to help us celebrate our parents 35th anniversary. Our parents were married Oct. 30. I960. Please join us for a card shower and reception Sunday. Oct. 29 at Welcome Corners Church from 2 till 6 p.m. Correction for anyone who received an in­ vitation that was typed wrong — sorry for lhe inconvenience. Many different and unusual craft items, a bake sale and a luncheon will be held at the Woodland United Methodist Church on North Main Street Saturday. They will in­ clude decorative items, wooden items, hand­ made dolls, quilted wall hangings, and other items too numerous and varied to mention, produced and gathered for the event. Jean Schwarting is general chairwoman of the bazaar. There also will be examples of “gifts from the heart" that have been made this month for a United Methodist Women’s pro­ ject. They will be sent to Bosnia for school children. The "gifts" will be on display and bazaar guests may contribute toward their cost. The items are school kits with settool supplies or health kits with hygiene sup­ plies. A lunch of chili, broccoli-cheese soup, assorted sandwiches, beverages and cake will be served for a free-will offering at mid-day. The women of the church always have special manufactured dish cloths. Watkins vanilla and brooms to sell. These will all be available at the bazaar. The MacKenzies, Doug and Judy, went to University of Michigan at Ann Arbor Satur­ day for the University band concert, called "Band-A-Rama." The event was held at Hill Auditorium. Their youngest son. Greg, who is now a junior at the university, is in that band. Bob and Virginia Crockford and Dr. Dou­ glas and June Crockford Bonn spent a recent weekend on a bus tour to Branson. Mo. Saturday evening there will be a "sloppy supper" at Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50 east of Lake Odessa. This supper will be a fund-raiser for The Living Stones, a puppet-mime group of youngsters at the church. With card, letters, visitors, a special ser­ vice and a buffet luncheon Woodgrove Parish Christian-Brethren Parish celebrated the 36th anniversary of the Rev. Ben Herring’s ordination Sunday. Oct. 15. Visitors or messages came from every parish lhe pastor has ever served. He started at the Windmill Point Church of Christ in Ridgeway. Ontario, and after that served at the Homer Federated Church, Homer, Ind.; lhe Winchell Avenue Christian Church. Kalamazoo; the Cascade Chri-.tian Church. Grand Rapids; the St. Thomas Christian Church in St. Thomas, Ontario; the Wyndholme Christian Church in Dartmouth. Nova Scotia; and he is now in his fifth year at Woodgrove BrethrenChristian Parish. Pastor Herring was ordained into lhe min­ istry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at Red Deer. Alberta. Canada Sept. 13. 1959. Five churches in Alberta spon­ sored his ordination. Robin Chase headed up the celebration committee and her group did a lot of work on the arrangements. The Rev. Morris Finch, an ex-minister of the Christian Church (Disciples), preached to a packed audience. There are several new books al Woodland Township’s Spindler Memorial Library They include “Come To Grief" by Dick Francis, the ever-popular writer of mysteries-adventure stories involving the horse-racing world; "House of Blues" by Julie Smith; "In The Dead of Summer" by Gillian Roberts; "Justice" by well-known to library readers Faye Kellerman; "The Lost World.” which is the sequel to "Jurassic Park" by Michael Critchton; "Mind Prey" by John Sandford; "Three Weddings and A Kiss" which is a collection of short novelettes by four romance writers, including Kathleen E. Woodiwiss: “The Valentine Legacy" which is the third and last of Catherine Coulter’s Legacy series; “A Wild and Lonely Place" by Marcia Muller and the new autobiography by General Colin Powell called "My American Journey." Because of recurring heath problems. I will he away from the library for an indefi­ nite period. but Edna Wise. Pat Michaud and Mary Makicy. all familiar with the library, the books and writers and the library clien­ tele. will fill in. Slop in and visit with them and maybe select a h<x>k or two. Joyce Weinbrccht will be writing this column and 1 will be in touch with her. If you have any items of interest for the col­ umn or any questions, call her at 945 -5471 or 948-4881 Kiwanis honors Judge James Fisher Devid Tripp. Hastings Kiwanis president, (left) presents Judge James Fisher with a plaque recognizing his tenure as president of the civic club. Fisher called his term a good experience with a great club. DEBT BELIEF FOR HOMEOWNERS\£^ • \o Application f ee • Avoid High Broker Fees • Pay Taxes • Credit Card Debt • Land Contract Balloons • Home Improvement • Credit Problems ’ See I s • Commercial Properties • Vacant Land •for last Cash Call... I-X00-968-3626 • [ /• First , National Bank of Michigan. Meet Our Storks C. Richard Barnett, M.D. Board Certified Family Practice Marcella Humphrey 103rd birthday near Oscar de Goa, M.D. Board Certified OB/GYN Paul DeWitt, M.D. Board Certified Family Practice Diane Ebaugh, M.D. Board Certified Family Practice Douglas Smendik, M.D. Board Certified Family Practice Marcella Humphrey, who resides at 416-B Hidden Valley. Hastings, will be celebrating her 103rd birthday on Oct. 25th. A family luncheon will be held in her honor. Elect Debra Dorcy 4th Ward, City Council — November 7 — Open house set for Cook-Kirsches There will be an open house for Celeste and Richard Cook-Kirsch on Nov. 4. 1995 at the Dowling Country Chapel, from 2 to 4 p.m. Celeste and Richard were married Sept. 23. 1995. at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church. Harbor Beach. ML He is the son of Richard and Linda Kirsch of Harbor Beach. She is the daughter of Ronald and Sarah (Sandy) Cook of Dowling. Ml. The bride is a graduate of Hastings High School and Kellogg Community College. She is currently employed as a Registered Medical Laboratory Technician at Huron Memorial Hospital in Bad Axe. Ml The groom is a graduate of Harbor Beach High School. He is currently employed as a shift foreman al Axly Tool and Bushing Inc h Bad Axe. Ml. The couple reside at their home. 135 3rd Street. Harbor Beach. MI. Jeffrey Dinges, M.D. Board Eligible OB/GYN Successful Local Business Human ** Burner of The Cinema 4 and Mexican Connexion *»• Member of Hastings Planning Commission **- Married 24 years. 3 children Recipient of Jaycees S4-9S Silver Rward Member Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce — Community Promotion Committee Member — 4th Vear on Hastings Summerfest Committee — Chairperson of "Spring Fling" Caring for your baby starts long before labor and delivery. The first step is to find a doctor who is just right for you and your baby. Excellent obstetric care is provided by these physicians right here at Pennock Hos­ pital! All of these physicians have met the stringent standards required to become board certified, which means they've excelled in their fields of medicine. — Member of "Christmas In Hastings" Committee CHANGE 1$ HAPPEN INC IN HASTINGS. VOTE FOR ✓ CONTROLLED PROGRESS ✓ POSITIVE CHANGE ✓ OVERALL COMMUNITY BENEFIT Elect Debra Dorcy domcv eoacovcw cwMAtWi-m • % .\ m> Expert prenatal care is vital to your health and the health of your baby. So, come to the Pennock Family Birthing Center . . . where the smallest patient is of the greatest concern. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W Green St ■ Hasting,. Ml 49058 /.4/X �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 26. 1995 sex For just a few extra cents added to the price of a TV. parents will be able to program, this "V-chip" to keep anything carrying a] LEGAL NOTICES: CITY or HASTINGS Ordhawri No. 2*1 An Of dtnone* to Amond tho Zoning Mop for the City of Hotting*. Michigon. Section 3.22 of the Hosting* cod* The City of Hosting* ordain* that th* zoning mop of tho City of Hosting*, Section 3.22 of The Hosting* Code be amended to provide that zoning of the property described below be changed from D-2 to B-2. That portion of lot* 403 . 404 . 405 . 406 and 407 of tho Original Plot of tho City (formerly Village) of Hasting* lying south of the Thor­ napple River. Also, the west 1'2 of the Young Street Right-of-Way north of Apple Street and south of tho Thornapple River. Also, the Apple Street Right of Way from the southerly extension of the West Line of lot 403 to the centerline of the extension ol tho Young Street Right-of Woy Also, the south 1 /2 of tho Apple Street Right-of-Way from tho centerline of the Young Street Right-of-Woy to the centerline of rhe Market Street Right-of-Woy. Also, the east 10 foot of lots 522 and 547. Lots 516. 517. 518. 519. 520. 521. 548. 549. 550. 551. 552 ond 553 of tho Original Plant of the City (formerly Village) of Hasting*. Also, the Young Street Right-of-Woy from West State Street to Ap­ ple Street. Also the west 1 /2 of tho Market Street Right-ol-Woy from We»t State Street to Apple Street. Also, the north 1/2 of tho West State Street Right-ol-Woy from tho southern extension of a line 10 feet west of tfie East Lino of In: 547 of the City (formerly Village) of Hostings to the centerline of the Market Street Right-of-Way This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after enactment. Moved by Campbell ond supported by Brower that the ordinance above be adopted os read. Yeo* 9 Noys 0 Absent 0 I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing constitute* o true copy of an or dinance introduced by the City Council of the City ol Hosting*. Barry County. Michigan, ot o meeting on October 9. 1995. and adopted at a meeting of the Council on the 23rd day of October. 1995. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (10 26) CARTLTOM T0WNSH*p October 9. 1995 Present: Kaiser. Daniels. Forman. Marlow Smith. Absent: Allording. 5 guests. Meeting colled to order al 8 p.m. by Supervisor Kotser. Approved Clerk's ond Treasurer s reports. OLD BUSINESS Security System still tabled. Light pole installed. NEW BUSINESS Morion* Forman new Dep Trees. Removed wage ceiling for deputies and in­ creased wages: Permission granted for Kaiser ond SmHh to attend meeting. Hoard public comments. Pod aM bilh Meeting adjourned ot 8 30 p.m. Wilma Daniel* Clerk Attested to by David Kaiser Superv.wr (10 26) CITY Of HASTINGS Ordtoieece No. 2S0 An Oidmance to Amend the Zoning Mop for the City .i Hosting* Michigan. Section 3 22 of the Hotting* cod* The City of Hastings ordain* that tho zoning mop of tho City of Hosting*. Section 3.22 of The Hosting* Code be amended to provide that zoning of the property described below be changed from R S to AO That portion of lot* 406. 409. 410. 411. and 412 of the Original Plot ol the City (formerly Village) ol Hosting* lying south of the Thor nappl* River Also the eo»t 1 2 of the Young Street Right-of-Way north of Apple Street and south of the River. Also, the Market Street Right-of-Way north of Apple Street and south of the Thornoppl* River Also the north 1/2 of the Apple Street Right-of Woy from the center line of Young Street to the centerline of Market Street This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) day* after enactment. Moved by Moy ond supported by Hawkins that the ordinance above be dopt*d o» read Yeas 9 Nay* 0 Absent 0 I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing constitute* a true copy of an or­ dinance introduced by the City Council of the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigon. at a meeting on October 9. 1995, ond adopted ot a meeting of the Council on the 23rd day of October. 1995 Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (10/26) County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decoeeod Estate Filo No. 95-21745-SE Estate ol SHIRLEY E. BROMELS. Deceased Social Security No 370 12 2738. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE On November 20. 1995 ot II X a.m.. in the Probate Courtroom. Hosting*. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Show. Judge of Probate a hearing will be held on the petition o* Nancy Gaylor requesting that she be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Shirley E. Bromel*. who lived ot 512 W. Madison. Hostings Michigon. 49058. and who died on Oc tober 3. 1995. requesting that the heirs at law of the decedent be determined: ond requesting also that the Will of the Deceased dated October 5 1977. ond codicils dated none, be admitted to Probata. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claim* ogomit the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Dote 10-23-95 David A. Dimmer* (PI7793) DIMMERS McPHIlllPS * DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945 9596 Nancy Gaylor 1409 E. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (10/26) Ann Landers Like a baby Dear Ann Landers: I'm an attractive 23-year-old woman with a great job. money in the bank, and a wonderful Gance. You'd think I haven't a worry in the world, but I'm a ner­ vous wreck because I don't know how to tell my fiance about my fetish. When I'm feeling really stressed out or tired. I dress and act like a baby. I have adult­ size diapers, rubber pants, baby pajamas, etc. I put these on. feed myself baby food from a jar and drink juice from a bottle. Then I fail asleep with a pacifier and a "blankic." This soothes me because I imagine I’m be­ ing taken care of by a loving father. I wake up in the morning refreshed and ready to take on my responsibilities. I’ve had this fetish since childhood. 1 was an only child, and my mother died when I was very young. My father raised me on his own. He worked long hours, so the only real chance we had to talk was at night. The first thing he did when he came home from work was diaper me because I wet the bed. I slopped the bedwetting at age 12. and that was the end of a lot of attention from my father. I would occa­ sionally wear a diaper under my pajamas, but after Dad caught me. he threw the diapers away and I no longer wore them. I am perfectly normal except for this kinkiness, but I know I can't keep it from my fiance forever. I just can't muster the courage to tell him. and I'm desperate for help. Please advise. —• Twenty-Three-Year-Old Baby in Ohio. Dear Ohio: First, you are not alone. Several males as well as females have a baby fetish. In fact, a few years ago. I saw five grown men on a talk show in rompers and baby bonnets, waving rattles and drinking milk from baby bottles They all declared that dressing in baby clothes relieved tension and gave them a feeling of contentment and well-being. Psychiatrists with whom I checked said in­ fantilism is not harmful, but spouses should be told before marriage about this fetish so there GIRL, Kathryn Caroline, bom al Roseville Hospital. Sacramento. CA. on Aug. 25 at 11:15 a.m. to Ron and Lisa (French) Stam­ baugh. weighing 7 lbs.. 1 oz. and 20 inches Nice guy last Dear Ann Landers: I have a gcxxl income and two houses and am above-average in looks. In the last year. I've had relationships with five beautiful women — ages 22 to 37. These women seem to enjoy the attention, meals, visits to my house in the mountains, gifts, flowers and money 1 give them to fix things around the house. I have not had so much as a kiss from any of these females. They go and sleep with some bum and tell me all about it. What's the pro­ blem? Is it because they don't want to ruin a good friendship. Or can it be that they are just using me? I think Leo Durocher was right when he said. “Nice guys finish last." Any clues? — Mr. Outside-Looking-In (Hun­ tington Beach. Calif.) Dear Mr. O.: You need to sharpen your selection skills. Apparently, you have a knack for dialing wrong numbers. Slop sending gifts and flowers and giving women money "to fix things around the house." And maybe you'd have better luck if you paid more attention to the plainer Janes and stopped going after the dollies. Try it. Gem of the Day (Credit Dak Carnegie): The best way to get somebody to do something is to let him think he thought of it and then proceed to give him credit. ‘Blocking’ TV Dear Ann Landers: ' Greenbelt’s” plea for an end io trash on the TV talk shows of the '90s needs a fuller reply. Your readers should know that several com­ panies have developed blocking technologies that allow anyone offended by such shows as Jenny Jones or Jerry Springer to black out lhe TV screen for the duration of the show. In­ stead of sending dozens of letters to the net­ works. advertisers and show hosts with little effect, a viewer can send a more powerful message by blocking the show. When the ratings drop, lhe level of discourse on that show will improve. In a related development. Congress recently passed legislation to require the installation of a device in new TV sets that can be used to block shows rated for violence, language or Demand quality Dear Ann Lander*: You were right to sug­ gest that readers let program sponsors know when they arc outraged by what they see on TV. But that's not all they should do. The Federal Communications Commission, which I chair, is currently considering whether broadcasts should be required to show at least three hours per week of educa­ tional programs for kids. Broadcasters cur­ rently are not required to air even one children's educational program per week. We can and should expect more from them. Parents need information and devices like lhe V-chip to help them select from the avalanche of programs pouring uninvited over lhe air into their homes. But simply eliminating offensive programming will not produce quality programs. Your readers should demand a better choice of educational and informational TV that help*, not hinders, our efforts to leach positive values to our children. — Reed E. Hundt, chairman. FCC. Dear Reed Hundt: You have written highly provocative letter for which 1 thank you. It's a fact that by the time a child begins first grade, he or she has already spent the equivalent of three school year* in front of the . TV. No other country in the world has permit­ ted such unmitigated trash to be aired during the hours children are accustomed IO watching. Because of lhe efforts of Rep. Edward Markey of Massachusetts and Sen. Paul Simon of Illinois, the industry will be forced to clean itself up. We art deeply indebted to these superb public servants for having the in­ tegrity to put lhe best interests of children first ’ and not be seduced by potential big-money ’ backers. Too bad there aren't more like them. Confidential to Liberal in Louisville: Openmindness is good, but don't be so open- ” minded that your brains fall out. ' Is alcohol ruining your life or the life of a:' loved one? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize ' It. How to Deal With It. How to Conquer b'*' cun turn things around. Send a self- _ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a ’ check or money order for S3.75 (this indudes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, c/o Ann ' Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $4.55). Copyright 1995 Creator* Syndicate Inc. long. GIRL, Morgan Mackenzie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 29 at 10:27 a.m. Io Paula and Willard Pierce. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. M oz. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Vote Maureen will be no surprises PS. A father who diapers his daughter until the age of 12 has a geranium in his cranium Bui that's another letter. parental warning from reaching their kids in their own living room. At last, it will be possi­ ble to create an oasis of decency in your own • home without having to turn your back to public airwaves entirely. TV programming will always be controver- ■ sial to some and entertaining to others. 1 Technology will soon make it easier to customize your own TV to your own tastes. Tlie sooner the better - Rep Edward J Markey. U.S. House of Representatives. Dear Rep. Markey: I agree wholeheartedly. Please keep reading for more on this subject. Karley Rae Cisler. born at Metropolitan Hospital. Grand Rapids. Ml. on Oct. 4. 1995 to Brent and Missie (Campbell) Ciskr. Middleville, weighing 8 lbs.. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. Proud grandparents arc Jerry and Kay Ciskr of Middleville. Ml. and Duane and Amy Campbell of Delton. Ml. GIRL. Steve and Stephanie Hanson arc proud to announce the birth of a daughter. Megan Louise. She was born at Blodgett Memorial Hospital on Oct. 5th. at 3:52 p.m. She weigh­ ed 7 lbs., 14 ozs. and was 21 inches long. GIRL, Darian Joy Mahone. born at Greenvilk United Memorial Hospital on Oct. 7. 1995 at 10:23 a.m. to Ed Mahone and Jackie Mansen. weighing 7 lbs., and 19 inches long. Jeffrey D. Wendorf. Nashville and Diana M. Hammond. Nashville. Marty Dale Carter. Lake Odessa and Karric Lee Enz. Woodland. Brian Scon Williams. Nashville and Satin Lea Merrill. Nashville. Richard Lee Ford. Middleville and Leigh Ursula Pollan. Harbor Springs. James Dell Yeomans. Hastings and Valaric Lynneth Williams. Nashville. Richard A. Genther. Nashville and Kristina J. Gee. Nashville. Scon James Kramer. Waterford and Aman­ da Kay Chlebana. Middleville. Charles Clinton Sccord. II. Nashville and Ginger Lou Smith. Nashville. David Rafael Cruz Parra. Bellevue and Elizabeth Ann Grace. Bellevue James Joseph Chiaramonte. Middleville and Amy Gwen Kious. Middleville Walter Ray Ross. New Castle. PA and Ruth A Woudstra. Hastings. Scon Manley Sherman. Freeport and Katherine Jean Dalman. Freeport Steven Alan Hitchcock. Hastings and Lisa Lynn Conklin. Hastings David Lee Rimer. Hastings and Barbara Ann Shaver. Hastings. Please Support Your United Way. UnfcBdWNu Reaching Those Who ''•red Help Touching I s All "* f Lake Odessa NEWS Many local people attended both the Habitat benefit dinner in Hastings Friday evening and then the Kiwanis travelogue at Central Auditorium. Several Hastings and Lake Odessa ladies at­ tended the West Michigan Conference annual meeting, of United Methodist Women. Ruth Turner of Hastings was installed again as con­ ference president. Missionary Nancy Lightfoot was present, along with her mother from Williamston. Nancy spoke on her situa­ tion as a refugee in the Ivory Coast since the civil strife in Liberia. There was a Friday evening session with dinner and speaker. The Saturday session had business, recognition of Second Century Women and musk by a brass trio. The cabinet composed of Bishop Donald Ott, six district superintendents and some of their spouses were present also. Lake Odessa Central's SC Women were Marie Pickens and the Late Evelyn McCartney. Lakewood's choke was Audra Cunningham. The Steven Decker family of Rockford visited the Orville Deckers <mi the weekend. Likewise cousin Julia and Randy VanHoof visited the Max Deckers Death came on Oct. 21 to Frederick Gregg Sr.. 78. of Grand Ledge. He was the father of Mrs. Roger (Debbie) Winkler of Brown Road. Rod Gregg of Lake Odessa and four other children. Adgate's Funn House has a new front with more wood and less glass. This coming Saturday is "Make A Dif­ ference Day." Tuesday was the 50th anniver­ sary of the founding of the United Nations. On Saturday, Aubrey "Bill" and Barbara Des granges, accompanied by his sisters Alona Alien, Laura Haney and Opal Booher attend­ ed the 60th wedding anniversary of their cousins. Joe and Mary Thome al New Bavaria, Ohio. Mass was celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, with a reception following at a hall. The honored couple rode to the reception in a 1931 Ford, whkh marked transportation progress from their 50th anniversary, when they rode in a horse-drawn wagon The sup­ per was served, with about 200 attending, whkh included the couple's five children. 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The Theron King family had an early Christmas with their children on Oct. 14 at the Grand Rapids area home of Fred and Pat K mg and sons with their other Michigan children present — Diane and Dale Bates and girls of Richland, Jim and Lori King and girls from Big Rapids, and Karen King. The board of directors of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Monday evening to make further plans for Christmas Round the Town. The society will have buntings, dated depot mugs. Crossings books, baked goods and white elephants for sale. Already two groups have asked to be put on the pro­ gram for Depot Day 1996. The Bugle is to be published in November. The November pro­ gram on Nov. 9 is to be the twice-delayed pro­ gram on Indian artifacts. Theron and Roberta King and Elaine Gariock attended Grandparents' Day al Big Rapids Brookside Elementary school ) ’■j Wednesday, along with Evan and Shirley Graham of Clarksville. Friday night's game is against Ionia on the* Lakewood field. On Saturday the Depot Museum will be open from ten to two. Also on Saturday, there will be another Feed Store performance, "Pretty Good Follies." ** Opal Dodge reaches a landmark birthday Oct. 28. She was born in 1905. A retired ' elementary teacher, she is the mother of Charles Dodge and of Delores McWhorter. She even has an elder sister. Saturday night is the time to change docks back to Eastern Standard time. It will seem that darkness falls earlier, but our mornings' will be brighter. The Village Council has determined that the Trick or Treat time will be from six to right’ next Tuesday evening for all the little goblins,' cowboys, Indian maiden* and pirates. We have heard jokes about a person having so many candles on a birthday cake the smoke alarm went off Something very close actually happened when a 77-year-old man was being hosted at the Riverdale Tavern in Gratiot County last month. The waitress came in car­ rying a cake with 77 candles. The heat generated by their flames touched off a silent alarm with Central Dispatch in Alma. The center for county emergencies made a phone call to ask if there indeed was a fire. Even so, one fireman came rushing in the door. The dispatcher caI led off the four t rue ks and a tanker. The birthday boy vowed it was a birth­ day he would always remember, what with firemen rushing in the door. Lorraine McMillen was in Phoenix last week for a business-related conference. David and Debbie Shetterly of Novi were here last week for his grandmother's funeral. They moved from Boyne City about four monJu ago. Friends of the Library will not meet in November due to the projected absence of member*, which would make a quorum im­ possible. The month's project will be to pro­ vide and serve refreshments for the storytell­ ing session on the evening of Nov. 15. Central United Methodist Church's east windows have been removed m preparation for their being cleaned and repaired by tha„ same firm that renovated the west window* and lhe tower windows during last year's restoration project. The long windows have been replaced with chipboard. The window* of the choir loft still have their storm windows in place which produces a very well lighted area, but a bit drafty with gaps between storm window frames and the actual­ windows ■ Seven youths were received ir»«o member­ ship at Central Church Sunday monung. They were Aaron Broe, Melissa Nelson. Jadyn . DeLaney. Michael and Melinda Ritz, Emily'. Kadwell and Robert Kruisenga. Rob's grand-. parents attended, as did aunts and unde* from' Conklin, who were the sibblings of Mary Ritz'' Runyan. Melissa's older sister came. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 26, 1995 — Page 9 From Time to Time,.. That was yesterday: Farm life with the Bechtels byJoyce F. Wc’nbrecM Edna Bechtel is sharing her family life in northern Thomapple Township. She writes: “I am Edna Bechtel, the only survivor of lhe immediate family of Alan Bechtel. What follows is a glimpse of our family life as I remember it. "The story of the Bechtel family began in Switzerland Abraham Bechtel was born there on Feb. 21. 1739. His wife was Mary When he was 38 years old. he along with several other Bechtels, with their families, left his native land tn 1777 and came to America, set­ tling in Pennsylvania. Here their son. Jacob Bechtel was born in Bucks County. Pa. "In 1800. they migrated, by covered wagon train, to Canada, a journey of more than 500 miles. They traveled through forest and across swamps without roads. They finally sealed on the Grand River in a place now known as Blair. Ontario, in a howling wilderness. There were nine wagons in this tram and the journey took ten weeks "Jacob had a son, Henry Bechtel, who was born in Ontario on Jan. 5. 1802 Both Jacob and Henry were ministers in the Mennomte faith. Most of the Bechtels were mennonites and many were ministers in that faith "Henry married Barbara Kinsey and they had eight sons and four daughters Their son. Oilman Bechtel, was bom <xi Jan 10. 1836. in Waterloo County. Ontario. This is where this story begins "Oilman lived at home until he was 21 years of age. He was a farmer. In the fall of 1859. he came to Michigan and bought 115 acres of land at what is now the intersection of Parmelee Road and Duncan lu»kc Avenue. Thornapple Township. Barry County, which he fanned until his death in 1893. except for eight acres which he sold for a sawmill and grist mill. "Here he built a large brick home. He was mamed to Nancy Sherk, (who was bom in Ontario), in Michigan in I860. Nancy died in 1863. Oilman Bechtel married again in 1865 to Hannah Hicstand who was also bom in Canada The couple had one son. Alan B. Bechtel, bom on the Barry County farm Oct. 22. 1871. Alan lived at home and after his father's death in 1892. he took over the farm and cared for his mother, who continued to live tn the family home until her death in 1913 On Oct. 22. 1901. he married Ada M. Schiefla, who was bom in Allegan County on Aug. 30. 1881. The couple had six children; Minetta. born May 17. 1903, Orpha. bom Nov: 7. 1904; lyla. bom May 22. 1906; Otto, bom Aug. 28. 1907. Orley. bom June 14. 1909. and Edna, bom Jan. 3. 1911 Father was brought up in the Mennomte faith, while mother was Evangelical, a member of the Leighton Evangelical Church. They were very strict disciplinarians, so we were taught obedience and respect for our elders early, as well as reverence for the name of God. the word of God. the Bible, the Lord's house, the church and the Lord's day and a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. "On the Lord's day. we were taught to lay aside the work of the week and attend church and Sunday School. There were many ac­ tivities which we were not allowed to do on Sunday, including swimming, playing ball or any loud, boisterous games, nor were we allowed to do any unnecessary chores It was a day of complete rest. We spent the afternoon going for a walk in the woods or writing let­ ters or reading, or just relaxing and resting. "Our parents watched over the family's health with many home made remedies, employing a physician or dentist only when really necessary . We were, for the most part, quite healthy , eating nutritious home cooked meals and fruits and drinking untreated raw. whole milk which was neither pasteurized or homogenized "Father was a very good fanner, toiling long and hard to provide for the needs of the family. He was quite resourceful. Mimetimes even fashioning some small tool to help make The Bechtel six, taken about 1914-15: (from left, back row) Orpha. Minetta. Ila, (front row) Otto, Edna, Orley. Edna Bechtel 1928, age 17. a difficult task easier. He became his own veterinarian, caring for his herds and Bocks, employing a veterinarian only when necessary He was also the family 's cobbler, working on an iron last to put new voles on badly worn shoes. "Mother was an excellent cook and we learned to eat and enjoy with few exceptions whatever was provided. Rarely did anyone say. 'I don't like that.' There was one time when the homemade ice cream was Bavored with Watkins Liniment instead of vanilla by mistake "Just after the United States entered World War 1. tragedy struck the family. A disastrous fire destroyed the large brick house which had been the family home The fire was caused by a spark on the roof. The summer had been long and dry and the wood shingles were old and very dry . Sparks from the old chimney quickly ignited them, the fire fanned by* a brisk west wind. "A neighbor. Rollo Carpenter, was work­ ing in the field across the road and saw the fire. He ran to the house and shouted to mother that the house was on fire We were entirely unaware of the fire, as mother was in the back part of the house and the bnsk west wind had blown ail of the smoke, smell and sounds of lhe fire away from us. By this time lhe grass in the fror. yard was burning and the fire was already out of control. All hope of saving our home was gone. "In those early days there were no rural fire departments, few telephones and few automobiles The fire was visible for miles and the news spread rapidly. The neighbors came with all possible speed to do everything possible to help save whatever could be car­ ried to safety. Water had to be carried from the creek or pumped by hand, from the well. "Mother ran upstairs where fire had already broken through the walls. She threw several new quilts which she had made and some bedding from a window, but the fire quickly forced her downstairs. Neighbors were carrying exit as much furniture as possi­ ble. even the kitchen stove with bread still baking in lhe oven. Mother then ran to the basement and handed canned goods to several school boys who had come from the nearby school and were standing in the outside stair­ way. They carried them to safety. But the fire began falling through to the basement and a neighbor ordered her out of the basement so that she would not be trapped in the fire. "In spite of everyone's efforts, the house was destroyed, together with much of its con­ tents. including most of the family clothes. The bncks fell into the basement, where they remained so hot that it was impossible to get near enough to determine the extent of the loss for six weeks, after which with the bricks still hot. the difficult task of removing the debris The Bechtel home, located at Parmalee Road and Duncan Lake Avenue. This house burned circa 1917-1918 and a frame house was built in its place. and excavating the basement was begun. "The neighbors and entire community were very helpful They also held a sew ing bee to replace some of our lost clothing and quilts. The loss of their home was a severe blow to this couple and their six children, ranging in age from 5*6 to 13 years. "They were sustained by a steadfast faith in an all-wise God and were able to piece their lives back together and begin the difficult task of building a new home on the same founda­ tion. minus 12 feet in length. "The new house was a frame building. 30 feet by 30 feet and had a large kitchen, a din­ ing room, living room and a bedroom downstairs. There were three bedrooms upstans besides a smaller room for a sewing room and a similar small room downstairs for a laundry room. The full basement had a ce­ ment floor and a one register wood and coal furnace to heal the entire house. There was also a full attic, completely floored, which was used for storage and in rainy or severely cold weather could be used to hang the laun­ dry to dry. "The first six weeks after the fire lhe family lived in the large bam. and as it was nearly fall, it was warm enough to eat cold food for the most part. We slept on the hay mows or in the granary on lhe bins of grain. "After the first six weeks, we emptied a l2-by-!2 foot building, which was used as a sugar shanty and had been filled with wood for the winter. It had clapboard siding, no sheeting inside and no floor This became our kitchen and dining area. A long, narrow building about 12 feet by 20 feet was hastily constructed, also without sheeting inside. As I remember, it was covered on the outside with tar paper. This was moved in front of the smaller building and became living room and bedrooms. A ladder went up to the loft, which became the boys' bedroom. "In these close quarters we learned the true meaning of 'togetherness', it was now late fall, and in these buildings we lived all through a severe winter. Often mother check­ ed us in our bed through the night to make sure we weren't freezing. The only heat was a round oak stove beside lhe cookstove. "The roofs un the two buildings leaked and during rains mother held pails over our heads to keep us dry. In lhe makeshaft kitchen lhe table legs stood in mud since there was no floor. Even in these conditions, we were remarkably healthy. "The new bouse was a Sears Roebuck pre cut house, supposedly ready to assemble, but it didn't fit the blueprint So it had to be re-cut at the site. Building was begun in November. The builders were Ivan Adams and John Hacker The mason was William Corson Sr., the father of William "Santa Claus" Corson. The winter was harsh and the work was very difficult, but it was nearly finished when we moved into our new home on April i. 1917. "All of the children attended nearby Dun­ can Lake School. Thomapple District No. 4. a one-room brick school, which had kindergarten and all eight grades with one teacher for 30 or more pupils There were no school buses Every one walked to school, some as far as two miles. Everyone carried lunch, which in the winter was placed around the big iron Move which heated the school room. "There was no playground equipment or toys at school. There were a few rope swings hung from tree limbs in the school yard We played "Hide and Seek." "London Bridge." "Prisoner's Goal " or "Anti 1 Over" and of course baseball "There were no water fountains. Drinking water was pumped by hand from the well in the school yard and the water was set in a pail at the front of the school room with one long handled dipper for all to use. "We used slates and slate pencils or chalk for working arithmetic problems and writing our lessons For writing tests, we used paper and pencils so the teacher could grade the papers "Duncan Creek ran the entire length of the I arm It was too shallow for swimming, but as children we spent many happy hours wading and bathing or fishing with willow poles cut from lhe trees along the bank, using worms Edna Bechtel for bait and often having bent pins for fish hooks. "At one point, where the banks were high, a large tree trunk was felled across the creek to enable us to walk across to a large apple or­ chard which had many varieties of apples — Spys. Delicious. Baldwins. Russetts. sweet apples. Greening. Wolf Rivers and Duchess. A smaller orchard beside the house had peaches, pears, plums, cherries and yellow transparent apples One field had a deposit of clay soil and we often made clay figures or mud pies, or clay loaves of bread, baking them in the sun and frosting them with white house paint. "The latter part of February when the snow began to melt, we tapped the sugar bush, about 125 maple trees, and began the process of making maple syrup. In a good season, the sap was collected several times a day and was strained into 30-gallon wooden barrels mounted on a stone boat, a horse-drawn sled made of small •op When lhe barrels were full, they were taken to the sugar shanty, where they were rolled up on a scaffold and the sap was run slowly into a shallow pan divided into several sections with gates at the opposite ends of each section, allowing the sap to mix slowly as it boiled. The pan was set on a long open furnace called an arch which was about five feet long. After boiling for some time, the gates in the pan were opened allowing the thin syrup to pass into one sec­ tion for finishing. "When it reached lhe proper thickness it was run into a five-gallon cream can and taken to the house for lhe final step Here it was again cooked in a deep galvanized pan about three feet square and seven inches deep "Just before lhe boiling point it was cleans­ ed by adding a mixture of beaten egg and milk. As it boiled, the egg/milk mixture came to the top and was constantly skimmed off with a long handled metal skimmer to remove the impurities that had been collected in the syrup. Now it was tested for the proper thickness. Syrup which is too thin molds. Syrup which is too thick forms rock candy in the containers "Finally, it was strained through new white outing flannel to remove any impurities which might have escaped the cleansing process. This resulted in a clear amber syrup, which was then ready to run off into one gallon tins cans or two-quart glass canning jars and seal­ ed ready to deliver to the customers. "When rains occurred dunng syrup season, the sap was emptied and throw n away because the rain water caused the sap to sour, making it unfit for syrup. If there was only a small amount of rain water in lhe sap. it was gathered separately and partially boiled and added to the vinegar barrel. As soon as the trees began to bud. the season ended because after the trees were in bud the syrup became dark and strong and unfit for use. It w«s often necessary to boil syrup all night so my pa.ents alternated with one watching the syrup while the other one slept. "It takes 30 gallons of sap and many hours of work to make one gallon of syrup, which in CONTINUED on page 10 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 26, 1995 From Time to Time... CONTINUED from page 9 lhe early day* sold for 75 cent* a gallon. Later the price increased to $2.50 per gallon. To­ day's average price is $27 per gallon. "We also made and sold maple sugar, shaped as stars, shells, hearts, leases or small round patties Our syrup was sometimes sent as far east as Vermont and as far west as California. Often we had sugar panics for the neighborhood and for the school children, as scarcely anyone else in tnc community made maple syrup Frequently we served hot taffy on the snow which was a special treat and sometimes we pulled taffy for the guests "In the fall, we made a lot of apple butter This meant long hours of peeling bushels of apples which were combined with gallons ot fresh cider in a huge copper-lined iron kettle suspended from a tripod over the outdoor fire Il was boiled several hours, stirring constantly to keep it from scorching. Thu was done with a wide wooden paddle, drilled full of holes and fastened to a very long handle, allowing us to stand a distance from lhe fire. Before lhe cooking was completed, it “was sweetened with lots of brown sugar and flavored with plenty of cinnamon. This made a rich brown apple butter, which was ready to be canned for use during the winter. "Every farm had its own well because there was no running water. Many had windmills to pump water for the livestock. Our windmill was destroyed in the fire, so we pumped water by hand. Drinking water was put in a granite pail on the kitchen table and we drank from a long-handled dipper. "Without today's modem tools, farm life was difficult, but very rewarding Neighbors were neighbors in those early days, exchang­ ing work and helping each other in some of the labor requiring extra help such as the slaughtenng of animals, or haying or harvesting and always at threshing time. "Sometimes in cases of bad weather or sickness, or other emergencies, they made up working bees to do a neighbor's complete harvest. They also had ham raisings. "The women also worked together, paper mg and painting each other's houses and get­ ting meals for a threshing crew which was often about 20 men and for other working bees. "Without many hospitals available, babies were bom al home and my mother often helped the doctor in delivering babies at various neighborhood homes. "Each farm had its own assortment of animals which were usually raised there We had several horses and their colts to work the fields There were few tractors and little other farm machinery. Each farm had a herd of milk cows with their calves, a flock of sheep, a drove of pigs and a flock of chickens and sometimes a flock of ducks or geese. Spring was an exciting time on the farm, when the baby farm animals were bom. It was fascinating to watch the young colts as they raced from one end of the meadow to the other with manes and tails flying, and then wheeling and galloping back to come to an abrupt hall at the barn yard gate "The calves, with their soft brown eyes reminded one of a young fawn as they wobbl­ ed along on spindly legs, stay mg close to their mothers. "The white woolly lambs dotted the spring meadow like spring flowers, skipping and bleating with joy. bounching stiff legged and sideways, bumping into each other as they played on the green hillsides or beside the waters of the shallow creek which ran over lhe stony creek bed Often the gentle call of the mother sheep brought the lambs which had strayed too far from the protection of the flock back. Sometimes a mother sheep could not care for her lamb, so we were allowed to feed it with a bottle until it was able to graze. The pink-skinned baby pigs made quite a commotion as they grunted and squealed, pushing and trampling one another in their haste to be first to reach the food. The baby chicks, those soft yellow balls of down, with shiny round eyes and shrill voices, added to the choir with their song of cheep, cheep.’ And the baby ducklings, sounding like a squeaky wheel, never seem to get filled up as they greedily shoveled up their food in their bmad spoon bills. “There were always several baby kittens, soft Irue bundles of fur. their tiny voices b. coming loud and shnll when left alone by their mother for a short time, or if they became frightened They were so much fun to hold and to cuddle and they quickly learned to pun when petted "There were always different species of wild birds with their variety of songs and some strange looking nest We loved to watch for the first baby birds to hatch out and to see them feed and grow until they were able to leave the nest and learn to fly "The younger of my two brothers was the family adventurer, always looking for new ways to add a little spice to life. He had seen pictures of circus performers standing upright on th? backs of horses as they cantered around the ring It looked so easy So when one of the young coils came past the bam yard gate where he was sitting, he stepped from lhe gate to the back of the colt. The startled colt look off in high, leaving my brother behind in the dust of lhe barnyard with no injuries except a badly bent pride, a shattered dream and with a little well chosen advice from my parents en­ ding his budding career with Ringling Brothers "Wire fencing was expensive, so many of the fences were split wooden rails. Not all of lhe fields were fenced, so the children were sent out to watch the cows while they grazed in order to keep them from neighbors' grain, cornfields and gardens While watching the cows we often made baskets of burrs picked fn»m large burdock plants, or braided ropes from tall grass "After feeding an hour or two the cows were turned into the fenced wood lot where there was pasture and several springs of water Here they fed until time for the evening milking." (To be continued) Hastings Library has full house for pumpkin carving event Charlotte Anton and Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer put out the first ol 50 pumpkins lor the pumpkin carvinglpainting event Saturday at the Hastings Public Library. The large gourds were grown and donated by Glenn Schondelmayer ot Middleville. Chelsie Hughes seems engrossed in her pumpkin painting, while Rachel Clevenger asks for help The first of two groups ol children pick out a pumpkin and begin thinking aboi* design of their jack-o-lantem The program was a big success with a pumpkin for every child that registered for the event. Each child took home their own creation. Dads were present at the pumpkin carving event at the Hastings Public Lixa.y. Saturday too, Spencer Rhodes carves while dad Scott holds the pumpkin steady. with buying any style of HomeCrest cabinetry, and we ll give you a Kitchen Aid multi-function stand mixer for FREE! Choose from HomeCrest s wide selection ol styles featuring quality solid wood doors in today s most popular wood finishes — plus white and laminates Otter eoas October 31. 1995 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat. 9 to 12 It was pumpkins galore at the Hastings Public Library on Saturday, when 50 children selected a perfect to carve or paint into jack-o-lantem that they could take home for Halloween Here. Douglas Baker gets a good start on painting a face on his pumpkin 105 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 KITCHEN & IATH DESIGN (517) 852-3906 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 26, 1995 — Page 11 Hilton Apple Acres features pumpkins, apples and fall delights LEGAL NOTICES ______________________ PURSUANT TO SECTION 1BB2 OF TITLE LB OF THE UNTTEDITATES CODE, YOU AM TEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Dofouh hot boon mod* in tho conditions of o mortgogo mode by ESTHER RUPR1GHT a tingle woman to SURR FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee dated 9 15-94 and Mortgagee to DAVID W DOLAN DOS TRUSTEE DAVID W. DOLAN. DOS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND NINETY NINE 16 100 Dollars (S237.B99.16). including interest al 17% p«r Michigon. Crt 2:00 o'clock p.m. on Docombor 7. Michigon and are described os A parcel of land In the Northeott I/4, Section 14. thence Eost 207.28 feet, thence South 210.00 feet, thence West 537.28 feet to the North-South 1/4 To have a jack-o-lantem, you have to start with a pumpkin. At Hilton Apple Acres earlier this month. Devin Steiner, son of Judy and John Steiner, found the ones wanted. With a purposeful stride. Devin is bringing his treasure to the family car. 1 /4 line of Section 14. Town 2 North. Rango B West, distant 264.00 feet South of tho North 1/4 post of sold section; thence Eost parallel with the North Hilton Apple Acres each year makes a pumpkin totem pole of different jack-olantems that visitors carve. with said North ond South 1/4 line. 26.00 •nee South 68 degrees 59 minutes West, highway purposes. od in accordance with I948CL 600.2341a, In which Doted: October 6 1995 David W. Dolan DDS TRUSTEE. DAVID W. DOLAN TRUSTEE REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 3 23 90 MICHAEL M. GRAND. Attorneys. Suite 264W 31731 Northwestern Hwy. Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (1VU) NOTICE OF HKAMMG File No. 95 273 CH HON. GARY R. HOLMAN LAVONNE BARNUM. Plaintiff PAUL BALGERSON. ROBERT BALGERSON. ANN GEIGER. BERNADINE GEIGER. CLARE GEIGER. AND OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CLAIMANTS Defendants. Jeffrey I. Youngsma (P40393) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA Attorney lor Plaintiff Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 TO Poul Balgerson. Robert Balgerson. Ann Other Unknown Hein and Claimants. of HaintHi LcVonne Bornum quieting title to cor- Those who didn't want to go into the field to select a pumpkin could choose one from the wagon at Hilton Apple Acres. Tony Vicari, both junior and senior, are looking over the selection earlier this month, while mom Sue watches. SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA Doted: October 11. 1995 By: Jeffrey I. Youngsma (P40393) Attorney for Plaintiff BUSINESS ADDRESS: Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 IX *Now that we have a pumpkin, what do we do with itV seems to be the question ■ from Carli Potts (left) and her brother, Landon Potts. Mom and dad. Renae and Bill • are nearby and will help the little ones with the future jack-o-lantem. HOME FOR SALE — By Owner Across from the 6th Tee at Hastings Country Club. Approx. 3750 sq. ft. Living Space i NOTICE “PLANNING YOUR ESTATE” IRVING TOWNSHIP D«»<uttton concerning Estate planning is one of the most important things you can do to secure the future of those you love. That’s why it’s important for you to attend this seminar. grovel Topics Include: Why is estate planning important? What happens to an estate upon death? How Living Trusts Work Wills JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD October 11 DATE: November 7th TIME: 10:00. 4:00 or 7:00 p.m PLACE: County Scat Lounge SPEAKERS: Mark D. Christensen. Investment Rep. Robert L. Byington. Attorney at Law David H. Tnpp. Attorney at Law David A. Dimmers. Attorney al Law 1995 For reservations, please call Edward D. Jones R S V.F. 945-35*3 or 1-800-288-5220 update Mark D. Christensen H Edward D. Jones & Co • Johnstown Township Clerk (10 26) • 4 Bedrooms • 2V5 Baths • Cedar and Brick Exterior • 3 Lots for Privacy • High Efficiency Gas Forced Air • Central Air Conditioning • 36x18 In-Ground Cement Pool • Finished Basement • 3 Fireplaces • 10 Station Sprinkler System • Professional Landscaping • Oak Trim and Doors • Main Floor Laundry • Study/Library • Complete Ozone Water Purifying Steam ■ Includes Pool and Sprinkler System • Master Suite Includes Walk-In Closet and Jacuzzi • Family Room • Formal Dining and Living Rooms • Wired for Stereo Speakers Throughout House and Poolside • Includes Window Treatments and Most Appliances • Located on Comer of Indian Hills and Country Club Dnve Price $310,000 948-8400 cau. for appointment �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 26, 1995 Maple Valley Lions gun for playoff berth By Jim Jensen Sports Writer This is it. the final chance for gridiron greatness for many high school football teams. With eight games now completed, lhe ninth week means many things to many area teams For Maple Valley. Friday's home contest with Class B powerhouse Pennfield — ranked No. 6 in the latest Class B poll — could not be bigger The Lions (7-1. 5-0) were sixth in last weeks Class CC Region 3 power rankings. Only the top four teams from each region advance to the MliSAA playoffs beginning Nov. 3-4. A victory over an undefeated Class B team would virtually assure Maple Valley of a post-seas* vi berth. Other area games this week include Thomapple Kellogg at Wayland. Hastings at Kenowa Hills. Comstock at Delton. Rogers at Caledonia and Ionia at Lakewood. But. if you're looking for real football drama, emotion and excitement ibe place to be is at the Maple Valley game. That is if you can find a seat. As a tune-up for Friday's showdown. the Lions roared past Kelloggsville 40-8 on Oct. 20. Pennfield. now 8-0. won its last game over Kalamazoo Christian. 20-0. Maple Valley had 233 yards rushing with four runners scoring touchdowns. Coach Guenther Mittelstcadt praised the work of his offensive line — Jim Dunham. Jim Mitchell. Jason Poll. Aaron Tobias. Chad Wakely and Ray Decker — in the success gained by his squad running the ball. "We felt that one of lhe keys was the work of our offensive line." Mute 1staedt said." Maple Valley's stable of runners. Pete Kellepourey. Adam Thayer. Jason Thompson and Scott Rooks, allows the Lions to keep fresh backs in the game at all times. On defense. Chad Gonser made 10 tackles versus Kelloggsville. Brandon Harmon collected eight and I .ocas Willcun had seven. Mittelstaedt is confident, but cautious when commenting on his team's chances this Friday against Itamfieid. "I think so." Mittelstaedt said on the question if the Lions can win. "I think that we have a sood team." Hastings at Keitowa Hills This season has not been one for the memory banks if you arc a Saxon backer. But there still has been plenty of competitive contests that saw Hastings (2-6. 1-6 in lhe O-K While) total up the offensive yards in 1995. lutst week, the Saxons gained 270 yards on offense. 234 of those on the ground. Hastings lost that game to Zeeland 28-12. Eric Carlson ran 67 yards for one of Hastings scores. Jamie James — who led the squad with 89 yards on 12 carries — had the other on a one-yard dive. Still, what hurt lhe Saxons the most last week was penalties. Maple Valley's Adam Thayer follows the blocks of his front line in a game with Kelloggsville on Oct. 20. The Lions will be at home this Friday to dose out the year against top ranked Pennfield. (Photo by Charlie Wawiemia) Hastings was called for 82 yards in penalties and not too many football teams can win a game with 82 penalty yards. Nothing would be sweeter for the Saxons than to end 1995 with a road victory at Kenowa Hills. Comstock at Delton Delton bad the dubious chore of facing Galesburg-Augusta — and all that offense — last Friday in Galesburg. The Rams, currently ranked seventh in Class C. beat the Panthers 40-20. Five of the Rams' six touchdowns came from 39 yards or further. Panther Coach Rob Heethuis must be glad to see Comstock this week. "We were told all year long about their big plays," Heethuis said of the G-A matchup "Once you play them, you understand it." Delton (4-4. 3-4) also is a team capable of scoring plenty of points with its splendid offense The leader of that offense is Scott Haas. When he is not quarterbacking the Panther team, he can usually be found kicking extra points, playing a key role on defense or helping out his fellow players in other ways. "Haas is an outstanding football player." Heethuis simply said. Besides Haas. Delton's squad also includes Jason Stampfier. Chad Lenz and Paul Vickery. Stampfier had 95 yards on 10 carries versus G-A. Lenz gained 79 on 20 attempts and Vickery totaled 68 yards on 13 carries. Rogers at Caledonia Coach Tom Burrill would like to see clear skies and a dry Caledonia football field come Friday. The Fighting Scots (4-4. 3-4 in the O-K Gold Conference) lost last week to Kenowa Hills 15-13 on a rain-soaked playing surface. Burrill felt that had something to do with the final result. "The wet field hurt us." Burrill said. "It took away our running game." Tim Soper scored one of lhe Caledonia scores with a five-yard run. Sopers touchdown was set up by a Josh Haywood 33-yard scamper. Haywood also sparked the defense, making 10 stops. Caledonia’s last touchdown was tallied in lhe air. as quarterback Nick Freeman hit receiver Matt Frantti for a 12-yard score. Freeman also added four tackles in that game, plus an interception. Tbornapplc Kellogg at Wayland The Trojans close out lhe year close to home with a game against lhe Wayland Wildcats (3-5). Last week. Thomapple Kellogg fell to Wyoming Rogers 34-12. committing six turnovers in the process. TK quarterback Kevin Doyle threw one pass that was returned for a Rogers score, fumbled another that also went for an opponent touchdown and had a third pass intercepted, setting up yet another Rogers six. Hopefully for the Trojans* sake, all the cobwebs have been cleared for this week's game. Thomapple Kdlogg s first touchdown also came as a resull.of a turnover, as Dave Liu intercepted a Rogers pass and returned it 14 yards foe the Kprc. That pick was Liu's fourth of lhe season. The Trojans only other score was a fouryard jaunt by Jason VanElst__ Steve LctaMfelad ibMKIdcfensc with nine tackles. > lo*» al Lakewood The Vikings shoot fdr three in a row to close opt the season this Friday. Lakewood (4-4. 2-3 in the Capital Circuit League) has won its last two contests, including a 34-12 victory over Ovid Elsie on Saxon girls 2nd in league Lakewood’s Josh Byler (8) uses some fancy footwork to get by the Middleville defense in a district soccer game at Lakewood on Tuesday Middleville won the game b 2 to advance to the district semifinals. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Three area soccer teams win in district CALEDONIA — District soccer started up fast and funous Tuesday night at Caledonia High. Ln lhe night's first game. Hastings booted Wayland out of the district playoffs and itself into Thursday's semifinal with a 4-0 win. The Saxons (16-3 overall) will next face Byron Center on Oct. 26. Game time at the Caledonia field is 5 p.m. Caledonia faces Thomapple Kellogg in the other semifinal starting at 7 p.m. Hastings registered 35 shots and held Wayland to just seven. Casey King tallied two goals, his third and fourth of the season, for the Saxons Jim Robbe. his fifth, and Jeff Storrs, his 11th. also netted goals for Coach Doug Mepham s Hastings' squad Even with the shutout. Mepham was not all pleased with the overall performance of his team. "Hastings came out very slow, not concentrating on mechanics. Mepham said. "We lixik panic kicks when we didn't nave to: we didn't clear well when we should have. I hope we learned that we have to play hard the whole game, especially in the beginning of a game ~ Caledonia 6, Delton 0 Steve Schmidt scored four goals in a game that saw the Fighting Scots execute solidly on offense and defense. "It was a very well-played match in both offense and defense," Caledonia Coach Brian Brockhuizen said Caledonia (li-2-2) also received goals from Mike Famol and Jeff Foster. Ma’t Bushman. Chris Fuller and Eric Reg js all collected assists. Middleville 8, Lakewood 2 Dave Botwinski started the red-hot Middleville attack off with two early goals and. from there, it was off to the races Botwinski finished the game with three goals to cam the hat trick Thiago Pcixoto and Scott Evans both notched two goals also for the Trojans. Hastings' girls cross country team earned second place overall in the O-K White Conference Monday by virtue of its thirdplace finish at lhe league meet held at Johnson Park. The Saxons finished the league event with 80 points. Hudsonville and East Grand Rapids each scored 62 points, but Hudsonville won the title thanks to a tie­ breaking rule. Hastings finished eighth in the boys' race with 210 points. Zeeland won out in the chase for the O-K White championship totaling 48 points. Charissa Shaw was lhe second runner to cross the finish line in the girls 5K race with a lime of 20:23. Lori Maiville was sixth in 21:09. Laura Thomas finished 12th in 21:55. Kristen Schlachter was 23rd in 23:03 and Katie Thomas finished 37th in 24:45. Team scores are determined by a team's top five runners. Tim Rounds was lhe top Saxon runner in lhe boys' 5K race with an 18th place at 18:32. Matt Birman was 42nd in 19:39. Paul Koutz finished 48th in 20:17. Ryan Willard took 51st in 20:42 and Rob Dixon was 52nd also in 20:42. Hastings will compete at Class B rcgionals this Saturday Hastings’ Jack Taylor (22) finds a small opening through the Zeeland defense ip an Oct. 20 game. Hastings will close out its year this Friday when it travels {o Kenowa Hills. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Oct. 20. With 381 yards of otfcnsc. Lakewood had 355 on the ground and had four different runners reach the end zone. "Our offense has been scoring points and our rushing attack seems to be well intact," Lakewood Coach Ted Hollern said. Shane Richardson (45-yard run). Mark Mascho (82-yard scamper), Eli Villanueva (five-yard run) and Mike Slater (six-yard score) tallied touchdowns on the ground for the Vikings. In the last two weeks. Lakewood his outscored its opponents 67-28. Now. Hollern hopes the streak continues for just one more week. "The main thing is the guys are staying focused." Hollern said. "Hopefully, we cah gel a similar result (Friday)." 1 SPORTS Rogers quintet beats . Hastings girls, 60-47 i By Jim Jensen Sports Writer HASTINGS — Hastings and Wyoming Rogers found themselves deadlocked at 43-43 with a little under five minutes left in Tuesday's girls basketball game. The problem for the 5-11 Saxons, however, would be stopping the Golden Hawks during those final five minutes. Rogers (12-4) eventually won the game 60-47 thanks »c the fourth quarter work of Ronda Bolitho and Anne Bentley. Bolitho, who was the game's top scorer with 34 points, scored 14 in the fourth quarter Bentley tallied nine points in the fourth quarter and had 17 points total. The two players accounted for all but two of Rogers' points in the final eight minutes. Saxon Coach Katie Kowalczyk pointed to her team's defensive woes in the fourth quarter as a main factor in the Rogers' win. . “We let up in lhe fourth quarter? Kowalczyk said. "In the third quarter, they went man and that helped us. We did the best we could; we let up defensively and that's what hurt us in the end." Wyoming Park jumped out to a 15-8 lead after one quarter, but the Saxons cam$ storming back to tally 18 points in tbi second quarter. Hastings trailed by five points (31-26) at the half. . Hastings' Katie Willison needed three chances, but finally scored on the third ao4 made a free throw with a minute left in the second quarter to cut itxc Rogers' lead to 3h 26. A three-pointer by Janette Jennings trimmed Hastings* deficit to one point (34­ 33) with five minutes to remaining in thfe See HOOPSTERS, continued page 13 Saxon JVs lose to Zeeland, 42*20 The Hastings Junior Varsity football lost to undefeated Zeeland 42-20 Oct 19 at Zeeland The contest was another solid offensive game tor the Saxons i1-6-1>. Hastings scored with a 76-yard touchdown drive on a senes of passes thrown by Andrew Counnght to Man Moore and Beau Barnum Barnum caught the 28-yard touchdown pass to leave Hastings trailing 8-6 Hastings' txher touchdowns came in the se­ cond half on a 34-yard scramble by Courtright and a one-yard plunge by Moore Barnum ad­ ded 'he two-point conversion Courtright finished the game with 145 yards passing on seven completions, one reception tor 14 yards and 25 yards rushing for IK4 yards ir :.<al offense Moore caught four passes for 61 yards and Cody Lyons caught a 16 yard pass to set up the last touchdown Hastings' Rachel Young (42) launches a shot in Tuesday's girts basketbaB game with Wyoming Rogers Rogers won the contest 60-47 (Photo by Jim Jensen) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 26, 1995 — Page 13 Freshman win one, lose one Hastings' freshman basketball squad split «s iwu games last week beating Hudsonville 54-50 and losing to Forest Hills Central 61-44. Sara Allcrding led the Saxons in scoring versus Hudsonville with 17 points and Amy Songer added 13 points. Allcrding tallied 13 points in lhe loss Io Forest Hills Central and Songer scored 12. Hastings outscored Central 20-9 in lhe third quarter to creep closer to the lead. Wagner named all MIAA golf Toward the net... Hastings' Pascal Bussmann (23) moves in toward the Wayland goal in district soccer action Tuesday. The Saxons beat the Wildcats 4-0 to advance into the district semifinals. BOWLING SCORES HOOPSTERS, continued from page 12 Thursday Morning Friday Night Moose Mixed Hummen 26fe-5fe; Leftovers 19-13; "Question Marks 17-15; Lucky Shoes 17-15; Bosleys I5I4-16W; Hastings Bowl 15-17; Varneys 15-17; Valley Realty 15-17; LeHarves 13-19. Good Gsno and Series — L. Bahs Em; P Hamilton 183-478; I. Ruthruff 457. T. loppie 152-417; L. Johnson 399; S. Salazar 125-364; J Piper 135-336; M Atkinson 191; J. Lewis 170; P. Fisher 173; B. Norris 163; J. McKeough 158; S. Mogg 157; J. Rice 151. D. Olmstead 149. M. Dull 40; D. Collier 135; K. Kesler 102. 9 and a Wiggle 20-8; Get Lucky's 19-9; Three Ponies 16-12; Heads Out 15-13: Rocky Four 15-15; Four Stars 15-13; Gillons 14-14; Keglers 14-14; Working On It 14-14; Gutter Dusters 141-4; Big O s 13H-14K; Middle Lakers 1255-15 Vi; Four R's 12-16; Ten Pins 12-16; LaleComers 12-16; Rusty Four 12-16; Sears Service 11-17; Odd Balls 11-17. Thursday Angels Nashville Chiro. 23-9: Outboard Inn 22-10; Melaleuca Inc. 20-12; Styles-R-Us 17-15: Stefanos 16-16; Edward D. Jones 16-16; Napa Giris I5fe-16fe; Hastings Bowl 15-17; Riverside 15-17; Bob s Grill 13-9; MHcher-T life-20fe; Morrow Roofing 8-24. Good Gstna and .Series — L. Landes 144; T. Redman 176-483; D. Bartimus 211; S. Merrill 141; N Taylor 169; S. BacheHer 172; B Hayes 181; C. McGinn 170; P. Guy 183-517; K. Farr 171; C. Warren 176; S. Greenfield 159; C. Guernsey 161; L. Apsey 201; B Weiler 174; B. Cuddahee 198-539; L. Watson 165; J. Lewis 199-549; C. Burpee 157; S Dunn 176-503; P. McLauglin 162; P. Fisher 179-522; J. Fisher 189; S. Varney 166; S. Grinage 169. L. Hayes 183; K. McMOkm 181; J. Hurless (94) Robert Wagner of Hastings has earned Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Associa­ tion all-conference first lean; recognition for the Hope College men's golf team. Wagner was the only member of the the Flying Dutchmen s team to cam All-MIAA distinction Wagner achieved this as a firstyear player. High Series and Game Men - B. Madden 211-577; S. Gillons 225-576; B. Heath 220-557; G. Barnum 213-572; A. Jenkins 223; T. Rainwater 221; G. Service 201; D. Wilkes 1157. S. VanDenburg 194-567; F. Rulhnlff 190-511; S. Sanborn 173-512; K. Keeler 185-491; G. Meaney 173-489; S. Ripley 172-487; L Barnum 172-480; S. Hildenbrand 178-477; M. Garber 166-460; K. Jenkms 123-325; 1. Kasinsky 163; J. Lydy 175; S. Lewis 150. third quarter and a Rachel Young basket kept (he margin al one point (36-35) with just over (wo minutes to play in the third quarter. Summer Gillons gave the Saxons their first advantage (38-36) when she drilled a three-pointer al the 1:49 mark of the third. Gillons finished the game with seven points, including a hoop that gave Hastings a 43-39 lead with 5:34 to play in the contest Kowalczyk said that Gillons' play off the bench was beneficial in her team's come back. Bowterrttes Kent Oil 17-7; Bennet Industries 14-10; Dorothy's Hair Stying 13-11; Hecker In­ surance 13-11; Carlton Center Excavating 12-12; D J Electric 3-21. Good Gaines and Series — L. Dawe 164; M Memck 164-454; J Elliston 154-419; J. Decker 167-480; J. Hamilton 167; G. Potter 191; B. Hanford 128-340. P. Bntten 138; K. Fowler 16*7; B Hathaway 174. Sundav Night Mixed Rebels 22-6; B.S.en 20-8; Misfits llfe-9fe; Thunder Alley 18-10; Friends J6-I2; Diehards 15-13; Ailey Cats 15-13; Really Rotxns 14-14; Holey Rollers 14-14; Tosmamac's I3fe-I4fe; Short N Sweet 13-15; Get Along Gang 13-15; Freeman's 12-16; Load Hogs 1216; Fearsome 4 11-17; Rednecks 10-18; Beginner? Plus 10-18; Dynamites 5-23. Womem High Gama and Serla - D VanCampen 200-585: S. Cross 188-168; S. Studer !75-463;f N. Taylor 174-161: S. Craven 144-371; L. Bxrnum 213; S. Sanborn 200; M. Snyder 196; A. Hubbell 150; D. keber 163: D Vickers 142 - Mew. High Games and Series - M freeman 255-621; K Hammontrec 232-581; Swift 206-544; J Woody 181-530; G. Snyder 198-509; B Barkhuff 186-496; F. Mead 189-481; B Hubbell 181-481; B Miller 162-467; J. Barnum 220; D. Friend 220; C. VanHouten 217; R. Craven 199; K Lambeth 188 Monday Mixers Kelly s Keglers 22-6; Girrtnch's 19-9; $outh Shore Salon 19-9; Babes and Bats 35fe-12fe; Mister Bruce's 15-13; Three fbntes 15-13; Harttier's Tours 15-15; Hastings Bowl 11-17; Michelob 10-18; Rowdie Giris 10-18; TM Lassies 9fe-l8fe; Dewey 's Auto 7-21 High Gomes - C. Tinsman 210; D Kelly 202. S. Ruthruff 200; A Hall 195; D Skin aer 186. D Hughes 178; D Larson 170; S Stryer 168; L. Friend 163. High Series - S Ruihruff 561; B Carr 497. D Kelley 492; C. Tinsman 473; D Hughes 469; D Skinner 466; S. Stryer 459 On a roll... But. Bolitho and Bentley then went to work, scoring all of Rogers' points in the last five minutes. Young led Hastings with 1! points. Willison and Jennings each tallied eight points. f aiaaacaat UJC hwroTioR Tuesday Mixed Pin Seekers 22-10; Advanced Commercial Printing 20-12; Lammo's Clowns 20-12; Lockshop 20-12; Consumers Concrete 17-15; Viking 16-16; Hastings Bowlers 15-17; Neigh­ bors 1; 5-17; Slack Sheep 7-25; Bye 8-24. Mens High Games & Series T. Neymeiyer 239-576; G. Snyder 191; G. Hause 202; M. Christiansen 197; P. Scobey 247-606, D. Salazar 164. Womens High Gama & Serla B. Norris -.nt 468; S. Bowman 175-461; G. Buchanan 181. '*'Gdoe tSBens Jesick 19-9: Woodmansee 18-10; Colvin 16-12; Beckwith 16-12; Kuempel 16-12: Moucouhs 15-13: Snyder 15-13; Otis 15-13; Nash 15-13; Friend 14-14: Brewer 12-16; ScNacter 12-16; D. Hall 11-17; Dowding 11-17; Brodock 11-17: Richardson 7-21. Womem Good Gama and Series — D Keeler 161; C Trumbull 146; F Schneider 178-491; G Potter 182-505; Y. Markley 200-303; K Colvin 189: M. Dull 151; I. Seeber 146-420 / Mens Good Games and Senes - C. Jesick 166-464; B Terry 191-535; L. Perry 209-515; F. Colvin 169-465; L. Markley 144: H. Haan 201-545: P. Olis 160; W. Wood­ mansee 188-504; G Young 134; W. Brodock 181; J. Mercer 154; R. Beduhn 185; C. Allman 146. Hastings’ seventh grade basketball team recently won its own tournament. Members tf the team are (front row from left) Becky Arias. Cassandra Ames, Amanda Hoke, JoAnn Bailey. Cathy Anderson. Rachel Mackenzie. Taylor Wisner Liz King, Stephanie Vipond; (middle row from left) Heather Dnimin. Jamie HowelL Janessa Rude, Amanda Lee. Jennifer Cook. Katie Welton; (back row from left) Sara Williams, Kara McKeough. Jesse Winebrenner, Kristen Wildem, Jill Dirnond, Katie Noteboom. Kailey Lyons. Coach Jo Wielfaert. Not present: Felicia Ames. Tuesday Trios Easy Rollers 17-11; Day By Day 17-11; Three Ponies 16-12; Three Blind Mice 15-13; "Trouble" 14-14; Mill's Landing 13.5-14.5; Taz Devils 11-17; T.N.T. 8.5-19.5. High Gama A Series: S. Vandenburg 188-538; B. Moody 185-533; C. Sanlnocen cio 170-490; K. Conger 185-460; N. McDonald 168-448; D. Seeber 167-442; B. Haya 154-434: K. Fay 159-426. Good Game: B. Bumford 153; T. Phenix 142; A. Graham 139; J. Wickham 134; L. Potter 153; S. Day 139; A. Kulhman 138; K. Kulhman 137; M. Pelton 126; P. Cogswell 140; I. Conger 149. Fight Lung Disease With Christmas Seals* Hastings went a perfect 23-0 in eighth grade basketball this season with the sterling play of its "blue" team (11-0) and "gold" team (12-0). Members of those two teams are: (front row from left) Michelle Griggs. Katie Williams. Angie Miller. Jenelle Nichols. Stephanie Conrad, Annie Mead. Leah Pumford; (second row from left) Amber Lippert, Christy Anderson. Katie Allerding, Jessica Gole. Erica Barnum. Lacy Heffelbower, Jamie Philo; (third,row from left) Ruth Winegar, Heidi Schmidt, Virginia Jennings Dannie Eaton, Susan Hubbard. Jessica Crowley, Jill Williams. Katie Loftus, Coach Pat Purgiel When You Can't Breathe, Nothing Ebe Matters" + AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION of Alchijan (800) LUNG-USA TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION To: The residents and property owners of the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and any other interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a regular meeting held on October 12. 1995. the Township Board adopted an ordinance amending the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Ordinance, said Ordinance to take effect immediately upon publication YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I REZONING OF LAND IN ARTICLE ID, 153.1. FROM AN “AG” AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO AN “RC” RECREAT10NAL/RES0RT DISTRICT CLASSIFCAT10N WIN A TRIP TO ORLANDO! The Township Zoning Map and Article HI. 15.3.1 of the Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended Io rezone property situated in Section 12 and more Ay Am aa USte. arf Hay at fa Bmm Mm Man. particularly described as follows: The South half of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter section of USAir Jk kgija OrianciO Section 12; Town 3 North. Range 10 West, except at the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter, thence north 405.21 feet; thence West 430 feel; thence (faa h H <*»■■»» aafate airy tea arffafaj South 405.21 feet; thence East 430 feet to a point of beginning. from a "AG" Agricultural District to an "RC" Rccreational/Resort District classification. Pixy Event Portrait | Package for ‘3.95 Unlimited r YOU CHOOSf SECTION II *3.95 Each! REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND EFFECTIVE DATE All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication following adoption. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Harvey Vander Bee. Clerk IWuin fralrtt- HASTINGS, Ml • Thursday-Saturday, OcL 26-28 TIME Thursday-Friday — 10 am 6 p.m.. Lunch 2-3; Saturday - 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Lunch 1-Z 284 North Briggs Road Middleville. MI 49333 (616) 795-9091 7260 tfcU ».«C 4T JCPDMCy | 2T m- 7280 Jllllllllllllj �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 26. 1995 Hastings Saxon marching band gets 1 rating in competition by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer The Hastings Saxon Marching Band re­ ceived straight number one ratings at Kent­ wood's District Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association marching competi­ tion. The 117-member band, under the direction of Joseph P. LaJoyc and Joan L. B os scrdSchroeder, chose the theme of “Guys and Dolls." Reid commanders are Chnsty I jJoyc and Ryan Leslie. The 13-membcr color guard is cafxaincd by Jaime Brookmeycr with instruc­ tors Kim Brandi and Melinda Hare. Drill de­ sign was by Greg Maynard. The show featured two soloists. Lisa Reynolds with a trombone solo in "I’ve Never Been In Love Before." and Stacey Martin played a trumpet solo in 'Fugue for Tin Hora." The three judges for the district event gave the Hastings band top ratings tn each cate­ gory — music effect, marching and maneu­ vering and general effect as they judged bow well the music and the movement of the band went together, band sound and the coot­ dilution of the music and the drill. "Judges for lhe event are selected through a standard which takes into consideration how many years they have successfully been in­ volved in the field of high school marching bands." said Bosserd-Schroedcr "Judges are also required to participate in a series of workshops and are observed judging through a probationary period." Other area bands competing along wnh the Hastings band at the District (MSOBA) Marching Festival in Kentwood were the Middleville Trojan Marching Band, which received a second, and the Lakewood Viking Marching Band also look home a second rat­ ing. receiving two seconds and one first rat­ ing in the various categories. The Kentwood event is a festival concept as opposed to a marching competition. The The 117 member Hastings Saxon Marching Band is noted for the constant precision maneuvers performed on the football field during half-time and marching competitions throughout the fall season. (Photo courtesy of Dixie Miller) bands were judged against a standard and re­ ceive division rating of 1-V, the equivalent of receiving a grade A-E. In addition to the Kentwood District Fes­ tival. lhe Hastings band was host for its own successful marching invitational for 19 bands from around the stale. The Hastings band did not compete in its own successful event, however they did per­ form an exhibition show to close the festi­ val. More than 60 Hastings band parents as­ sisted in running the band festival and com­ petition. which was excellent, according to LaJoye. The band also competed at Kenowa Hills this fall, receiving a third place rating out of 12 performing bands. “Usually the band attends other festival events as well." said Bosserd-Schroeder. "However, this year they did not because of Hastings' own invitational. We also per­ formed at five home football games this year." Marching band enthusiasts can look for­ ward to an exciting day of band music and marching performances at the third annual Hastings Saxon Marching Band Festival and competition next year on Saturday Oct. 4, 1996. The band's annual marching concert will be held this Sunday in the high school gym­ nasium. 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The first 6 days of class will be front 8.00 AM until 4*3(XP^4^nd the last 44ay»-<4-class will be from 6:15 AM until 3 00 PM If you are Interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 AM and 4 30 PM Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before November 8. 1995 Applicants chosen to lake the class do not pay for the class No phone calls, phase Karen Marr. RN. Director of Nursing Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville road. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE Treat your hostess to our pumpkin napkin basket! -2ND ANNUALMaple Valley Community Education 1995 Holiday Arts Hastings Saxon Marching Band Color Guard Members include: (seniors) Jaime. Brookmeyer, Angie Sarver. Camilla Park, Sara Casarez, Erica Tracy, Sarah. McKelvey; (juniors) Susan Fenstemaker and Darcie Solo; (sophomore) Malanee Tossava; (freshmen) Christy Metzger. Karen Herbstreith. Jessica Huss and DameH Kosbar. (Photo courtesy of Dixie Miller) Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 616­ 945-9554 to subscribe. BREAST CANCER* ARE YOU AT RISK? A 1994 National Cancer Institute Study of over 1,800 women in Washington State, found a significant 50% Increase risk among women who had any abortions. The risk was more than double for women whose abortion (or first abortion) took place before age 18 or over age 30. Barry County Right to Life For Free Informational Brochure Call...946-4033.___ Stacey Marlin played a trumpet solo in ’Fugue for Tin Horn’ for the band's award winning presentation at the District Michigan School Band arid Orchestra Association Festival held at Kentwood. and Crafts Show Date: Saturday, Oct. 28 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: Cafeteria and Adjoining Halls Maple Valley Jr. -Sr. High School 11090 Nashville Hwy. Vermontville. Michigan 49096 You can use this charming basket throughout the fall season. It comes with 32 pumpkin-shaped napkins, too! Over 70 Displays Door Prizes and Raffle Cookbook Sales and Good Food NOTICE OF HEARING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE PENNFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT The Barry Intermediate School District Board of Educa­ tion and Calhoun Intermediate School District Board of Education will consider the transfer of the following property from Hastings Area School District to Penn­ field Public School District described as follows: Township of Bedford, County of Calhoun, in the State of Michigan and described as follows: Property • 13-04-011 -005-00 — located at 5155 Jones Rd. Bedford Twp . Sec. 1. SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Sec. 1 40 acres The above hearing will be held on Thursday. November A Cinder Pharmacy We've moved to better serve you. IBrKJEawX of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Rrttaring Lnr*. Rntncing Spirit* Now kK.ited at 4^0 Meadow Run Dnsc Jmitr 41M). HaMtng**. Ml <MHithun M-T7—llmmcr Mrwt—ju*t pa*t Hamner \ illagrl CMtvnng you • (. «iun*vhng h»r all age* • A*MM.iiKr ** ith a wide \anetv ot is*uo or problem* including dcprr**u»n. attention deficit hvp» i.utix its disorder* and anxietv • 1 lelp * ith parenting skill* and tamih conflict* h»r more information <»r to make an appointment, please tail <♦»!*> **4>-42tMI or I-MOtMCS-127** . Ave . Hastings. Michigan Further information relative to this hearing may be obtained by calling EhzabethForbes, 01 & HALLMARK SHOP HOW. State Street. Hastings • 945-9551 llESrr Hastings Clinic 2. 1995 at 7 00 p.m at the Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education office. 535 W Woodlawn 616-945-9545, extension 18 Slgnad: Thomas S. Mohler, Superintendent Dated: October 24, 1995 WANTED! Medical/Dental Receptionist: Full time, experience required, computer and exceptional people skills necessary, wages negotiable, based on experience. Apply to Ad #424 c/o Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058. Sheriff urges safety first for Halloween; With all the costumes ready and the big day right around the corner, the Michigan Sheriffs Association and Barry County Sher­ iff Steven DeBoer remind parents and chil* dren that fun can turn to tragedy if proper­ precautions are not used on Halloween. . "It’s really a matter of common sense," { said DeBoer. "There arc things you really, need to watch out for when allowing your! kids to go trick to treating." DeBoer said every year tragedies occur that ’ cold have been avoided by simply following* the rules of common sense. He offered the ; following tips for a safe I lalloween: .2 • Young children should be escorted by an adult and should go out before dark. • Costumes should not be too restrictive: masks that cover the entire face and restrict vision should not be used. • When designing or purchasing a cos­ tume. use reflective or light colored materi­ al • Older children should still be supervised by an adult, but if that is not possible, a. time limit should be set. • Never let children go into a neighbor-', hood that they or you are unfamiliar with. • Encourage children not to eat their treats . while trick or treating, but to wait until they • bring them home so they can be inspected. * • Discard any unwrapped candy or anything" that looks as if it may have been tampered with. "We hear of reports from around lhe stare• of children either finding foreign objects ifr ’ their candy, or of kids being appro? hed by,, strangers." DeB<x*r saxl ••• He said while the modems arc not com* mon. using the methods be outlined can help'; ensure they don't happen tn local commutit.' tics. <*• We ll do our part, but you need to do- • yours, too.” he said. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 26. 1995 — Page 15 Two from Hastings named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists J-Ad Graphics News Service K*ihryn Brandi, daughter of Gary and Pani Brandl and Liaa Reynolds, daughter of Michael and Jan Reynolds tuvc been named National Merit Scholarship semi finalists in the 41st. National Merit Scholarship program Both young ladies attend Hastings High School. Brandl and Reynolds will now have the Opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 6.900 Merit Scholarship awards worth about $26 million Io be offered ■ext spring. Sponsored by more than 600 independent sponsor organizations and institutions, lhe National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) seeks to broaden educational opportunities for students and encourage the pursuit of scholastic excellence at all academic levels. Brandt and Reynolds were two of more than one million students who entered the program. The highest scorers in each state in the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) were designated semifinalists in numbers representing about one-half of one percent of the state's high school graduating class. Before they can be considered or Merit Scholarship awards. Semifinalists must advance to the Finalist level of the Competition by meeting additional requirements that include having an outstanding academic record, being endorsed and recommended by the high school principal, and submitting SAT 1 scores that confirm the student's earlier SAT/NMSAT performance. Other important information about the student's educational interests and goals, as well as participation and leadership in school and community activities is provided in the detailed scholarship application the Scmifinalist and an official of the high school Bust complete. About 90 percent of the Semifinalists are 'expected to become Finalists, and all Merit Versatile musicians’ group to play at chamber dinner Lisa Reynolds Kathryn Brandt Scholarships winner will be chosen from tl»c group of exceptionally able students. Merit Scholar designees will be the Finalist candidates judged to have lhe greatest potential for success in vigorous college studies, based on professional evaluations of their academic abilities, skills, and accomplishment without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin or religious preference. Three types of scholarships will be awarded in 1996. Every Finalist will be considered for one the 2.000 National Merit $2,000 scholarships to be offered on a stale representational basis. Funds for 80 percent will be underwritten by NMSC, with the remaining 20 percent grants from corporate sponsors. Some 400 corporations, company foundations and other business organizations will support about 1,000 Merit Scholarship awards for Finalists who meet the award sponsor's preferential criteria. Most corporate-sponsor scholarships will be offered for children of employee of lhe grantor organization, but some will be provided for residents of communities a company serves, or Finalists whose career goals a sponsor wishes to encourage. About 200 colleges and universities arc expected to sponsor more than 3,800 Merit Scholarship awards. Winners of collegesponsored Merit Scholarship awards will be chosen from among Finalists who will attend lhe institutions financing their scholarships. Brandt has selected a major of Political Sciencc/Government for a career a career in city planning, and Reynolds has identified Social/Behavioral Sciences and History as her ml axled career goal. council. Ketchum said that a finance director, how­ ever. should not report to the city manager, but work independently and report to coun­ cil She added that she's concerned that the qualifications for the job would eliminate the possibility of the current city clerk, Sharon Vickery, getting the job because she doesn't LEGAL NOTICES STATI OF MICHIGAN HKNMTV COUNT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOT1CC D*c*d*nt’* Estat* Fit* No 9V21643SE Estat* of Catherine I. Kelly TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Including Paul N Cotton who** addr*t* ond whereabout* are unknown Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing will be held on November 13. 1995 al 11:00 a.m. in the probate courtroom Hosting*. Michigan before Judge Shaw on the peti­ tion ot Mildred E Duff requesting Mildred E Duff be appointed personal representative of Catherine 1. Kelly who lived at 7256 Huff Rood Hostings. Michigan ond who died July 10 1 995 and re­ questing also the will of the deceased dated September 5 1992 be admitted to probat* Creditors of the deceased ar* notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dote of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign ed to entitled persons appearing of record October 1995 David A Kurovo (F49963) 206 South Rroodwoy Hastings Ml 49058 Mildred E Duff 942 S Raymond Battle Creek MJ 49017 (10-26) raz ... Dental Roving Assistant Patient oriented dental practice seeking energetic, enthusiastic & responsible team player for a part-time position. Applicant must be friendly and enjoy working with people in a fast paced office envi­ ronment. Send resume to: RESTAURANT: Burger King of Hastings NOW HIRING Assistant Managers Ad#422 c/o The Reminder, P.O. 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 Competitive wage and benefit package provided. Send resume to P.O. Box 3564, Kalamazoo, Ml 49003-3564. SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS PUBLIC HEARING A hearing will be held on objections to the special assessments to cover the cost of paving a private right of way in the proposed Assessor's Plat No. 3, Thomappie Lake in Castleton Township. The following special assessments will be the subject of the hearing «CNWm*M»T Swiss Scientists Discover New Energy Product Lugano. Switzerland-After 25 yean of research Lightning 8:8 was developed with the help of Swiss Laboratories After exten­ sive testing with amazing results. 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The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications for the Planning & Zoning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals until 5:00 p.m. November 3rd, 1995. i he minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Oct. 24, 1995 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. have a bachelor's degree. Penrod responded by saying. "This doesn't «W«al if) wyenc: Cxpcdentt iu lhe oSicwJ n n counts as well." Ketchum insisted that (be job was being altered and she said, "1 want you to know I'm real uncomfortable with this." proposed proposed proposed proposed proposed proposed proposed proposed proposed Assessor's Assessor's Assessor’s Assessor's Assessor’s Assessor's Assessor's Assessor's Assessor s Plat Plat Plat Plat Plat Plat Plat Plat Plat No. No No. No. No. No. No No. No 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 variety of modem popular styles and can an­ swer requests for most standard and favorite selections for listening and dancing. Chamber officials said Michigan Gov. John Engler has been invited to be gust speaker for the dinner, but they have not re­ ceived a response. Attendance will be limited to 180 people. Those who want to attend must call or send in reservations to the chamber office (945­ 2454) by Oct. 31. Dixie Stadel-Manshum. executive director of the chamber, said 80 people already have mide reservations. • NOTICE • • NOTICE • City to advertise for new clerk-treasurer’s position J-Ad Graphics News Service The City ot I tastings nut month will begln advertising fix the ww positioa ot SdUueaaucaltuuax director. City Manager Howard fenrod said appiicadocs will be taken until Monday. Nov, 27. interviews will begin in early December and recommendation for hire is expected by the Dec. 26 council meeting. The new city charter, approved two years ago. calls for the city clerk's and treasurer's jest to be combined and now appointed, -rather that, elected, by the city manager with The confirmation of the City Council. Council Monday night got a look at the job description of lhe new position. - Coundlwonun Maureen Ketchum said she has a problem with adding "finance director" io the job title. Penrod said. "Many things the charter asks this person to do would come under the head­ ing of finance director" He added that the procedure for hinng for this job will be the same as any other and the titling is a little different. City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes said that according to the charter, appointments arc made by the city manager with consent of The versatile Clifford Music Group will perform at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday. Nov. 10, at the Hastings Country Club. The group is an association of profes­ sional musicians in West Michigan, most of whom arc members of orchestras and other musical ensembles. Members represent the full range of instruments and styles, from classical to jazz and popular music. They play a wide range of musical types and styles. The classical players have a large repertoire of traditional and modem works The jazz and popular musicians command a ★ PUBLIC NOTICE ★ Notice Is hereby given that an accuracy test will be conducted on the automatic tabulating equipment which will be used to tabulate the absent voters ballots from the November 7.1995, Odd Year General Election, on Thursday, November 2, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings. Michigan. Sharon Vickery City Clerk Will this picture someday be all that’s left of this house? $333 33 879 33 603.33 591.33 591.33 672.33 774 33 720 33 834 33 The hearing will be held on November 2.1995 at 7:00 P.M. in the Castleton Township Hall. 915 Reed Street. Nashvilie. Michigan Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township Executive Office Manager A highly successful and growing construction firm is currently seeking an outstanding professional to fill the position of office man­ ager. The successful candidate will possess 5+ years of management based experience in financial accounting & general office func­ tion. The ability to communicate effectively and direct office personnel through a team base approach is essential We are looking tor a strong motivated individual with the ability to recognize prob­ lem areas and resolve issues in a timely manner. If you are the individual we are looking for. please send your resume, list of profession­ al references and salary requirements to: Human Resources P.O. Box 408 Delton. Ml 49046 Your grandparents built this town for you. Help preserve it for your grandchildren. Vote YES! Nov. 7, 1995 For the Maple Ridge Historic District Paid for by the Friends of the Maple Ridge Historic District 525 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 26. 1995 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 /•'or Rent LAKEFRONT. Wall Lake. Delton. Modem 2-bedroom. I year lease, deposit and refer­ ences. Phone 623-8218. (innage Sale ATTENTION FLUFFY LADIES! l> youi man fluffy too? AUNT ELLEN S ATTIC has XL-4X lor t«>th Beautiful clothes. low pncct going !“>' Returns and costume jewelry Lovely. M-43. Delton. 623 WOO I or Sale \utomotive 1985 OLDS DELTA 88- last of lhe big ones! 1989 Olds Della 88 792-2350________________ 4-BEDROOM BRICK WALKOUT, Lake Odessa 792-2350__________________ ’85 HONDA ACCORD 200,000 ♦ miles. Runs well, body fair, needs brake work. $1,100. Call 616-945-9904 evenings. ( oninHitiitv \oticis CALEB’S CIDER MILL CLOSES FOR THE SEASON! Merchandise will be sold out io the walls at 20% off through 11/4/95, our last day. It's been ;• great year and wc thank you for your patronage and friendship 8301 Valley, Vermontville. 517-726-1102. CLOSED SUNDAY Rusmcss Services ADULT FOSTER CARE has an opening, private room. Call 948-9433.___________________ BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging and finishing special­ ist Insured and guaranteed work. Call Journeyman Brian Slade, 616-374-4338. _________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE Trimming & remov­ al, insured. Reasonable. Rand­ — H—crty, 945 2545. Jobs Wound Uttiquc* HOUSECLEANING- Barry County area. Have excellent references. Call anytime: 948-8554 ANTIQUE SHOW AT THF. BARRY COUNTY EXPO CENTER. NOVEMBER 4 AND 5. TWO LARGE BUILDINGS, QUALITY ANTIQUES. JUST NORTH OF HASTINGS ON M-37. SAT. 10-7 P.M.; SUN. 10-5 P.M. $2.00 ADM. Help Wanted AMERICAN LUBRICANTS COMPANY needs responsible person in the HASTINGS area. Regardless of training, write YU Read, Box 696, Dayton, OH 45401.______________________ BEVERAGE ROUTE DRIVER- to $12.9O/hr plus benefits! Training provided! Major company! Needed now! 616-949-2424. JOB LINE Fee CONSTRUCTION/ LABORERS- to $15/hr., year round. No lay-offs! Many! Overtimc/benefits. Needed now. 616-949-2424, JOB UNE Fee. CONTRACTORS WANTED* Contractors (including Minority/ Female) needed ftr Barry County to bid on Small Cities Community Development Block Grant for its Home Improvement Program. Please can 616-693-2271 for a pre application._________ DELIVERY DRIVER: $3OO-7OO/Wk. Some train! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee HASTINGS CITY BANK has m opening at our data center in Middleville for a computer oper­ ator. This is a full-time position with benefits. Flexible schedule required as the data center oper­ ates 15 to 17 hours each day. Previous 10-key or proof experi­ ence win be helpful. Requires lhe ability to lift 50 pounds. Apply at lhe Personnel Office, Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court, Hastings, Michigan, Monday through Friday. EOE. HELP WANTED.- Exper­ ienced part-time bartender. Pleasant appearance. Must have cooking ability. Some cleaning required. Please call: 616/945-5308________________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property* De bl consohdalion• Turned down? problem credit? Wc can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 boon AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-600-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ HLLO/YARD WORKER: to 512.19/hour plus great benefits. Wtil train! Hi-to experience helpful. Needed now! 616-949-2424, JOB UNE, FEE. LICENSED CHILDCARE HOTEL JOBS- to $480/Wk. Benefits! Many train! 969-3130 JOB QUEST Fee___________ 2ND SHIFT: Christian values taught. License DF080024639. 795-2527____________________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9U8 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers beaded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Discover the advantage of having all your major insur­ ance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast, fair, friendly service. Call a Farmers Agent for auto. life. fire, commercial, boat insurance. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent GAI’Y BEGG AGENCY Auto, Home. Ute, Corrnnsreial 126 S McNgsn. HashnQi. Ml <8056 BaaheM: 945 1454 Fas: MM914 HOSPITAL JOBS- to $17/Hr. Many openings! 969-3130 JOB QUEST. Rx________________ LIBRARIANTEACHER- to $16.82/hr. plus benefits. Non­ certified. Many! Needed Now! 616-949-2424. JOB UNE Fee. SUNNY FRESH FOODS, a subsidiary of Cargill. Inc. is currently hmng for their further processing facility. We are seeking a full time Quality Assurance Technician 3 for our Lake Odessa facility. Specialized skills include HACCP’s, Quality Assurance and GMP’s. Must be flcxiblebours arc 2pm to 11 pm, they will vary wnn weekend work required. Employment with Sunny Fresh Foods will be contingent upon passing a physi­ cal which includes a drug and alcohol test. Please apply in person at 3100 Bonanza Road. Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 or send a letter of application with resume and references by November 6, 1995. No phone calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on he basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. WANTED! MEDICAL/ DENTAL RECEPTIONIST: Full time, experienced required, computer and exceptional people skills necessary, wages negotiable, based on experience. Apply to Ad «424 CO Remin­ der, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058,______________________ Mobile Homes 10X4S MOBILE HOME IN Bradenton, Florida. Newly decorated throughout, $4500. Park rent- SI35 per month. You can allord to winter in Florida. Phone 616-795-4166_________ GRAND VALUE HOMES: The housing experts. (Formerly True Value Homes). LOTS OF LOTS AND HAPPY HOMES! Now open with many models and early bird specials at Yankee Springs Meadows newest addi­ tion. Low down payments and easy terms to qualified buyers. Call Sandra now for details! 616-795-7900 COURT NEWS: Two men were found guilty and another sentenced to jail for their roles in a Gun I-akc party that got out of hand in June. Jeffery Fenton, 21, was ordered to serve three months in jail and serve two years of probation oo a charge of resisting and ob­ structing a police officer. He pleaded guilty to the charge in District Court a month and a half ago. Fenton will be allowed to serve the sen­ tence on weekends so he will not lose his managerial job. Steven Sevigny, 19. of Wayland, was found guilty in a jury trial of two counts of resisting and obstructing two Michigan State Police troopers. In the same trial, Timothy Kopp, 19, of Wayland, was found guilty on one count of resisting and obstructing. A charge of furnishing alcohol to minors was dropped by the prosecution because the charge is a misdemeaonor and would only carry a 90-day jail sentence. "What he did was the worst attack against a police officer I have ever seen," said Assis­ tant Prosecutor Gordan Shane McNeil. "I did not want the jury to even think about a mis­ demeanor." "It makes me sick to my stomach," Fisher said at Fentons sentencing. "With all the people at the party, it was fortunate that no one was shot ." Police responding to lhe loud party were kicked, punched, spit on and had their guns grabbed and clothes tom. Some of those at­ tending the party were maced by police in an effort to end the situation. Trooper Dana Garbow testified al the trial that the party had a mob mentality. "It was scary," she said. Several others who were at the party had pleaded guilty to charges and testified at Kopp and Sevigny's trial. Fenton was not one of the participants called to testify. United States District Court in Grand Rapids. He pleaded guilty to lhe charge in August. He had faced 10 years in prison. • A Battle Creek man was sentenced in Grand Rapids to three and a half years tn prison for setting fire to his Prairieville bar. Timothy Gibbs will serve 42 months in prison for the arson of the Prairieville Schooner. The bar was demolished in a New Year's Eve 1993 fire. Gibbs testified he set fire to the bar be­ cause of financial problems. He said he dumped a lit cigarette into a trash can placed under an electrical outlet. He was sentenced Friday. Oct 20 in the wanted to allow Haywood io ice tbe birth ot his child, help his fiancee get back on her feet after the birth, nd spend Christmas with tbe new baby. Al Haywood's request. Fisher said he could start serving the sentence at any time. ANTRIM COUNTY: 10 Beau tifully Wooded Acres ideal hunt­ ing and camping base. Short walk to stale land. $ 14,500, $500 down, $175/mo., 11% land contract. Northern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118. LIQUOR-WINE STORE with lotto for sale in Marshall Very clean, nice cash flow. Call James Jclck and ask about Slate St. Mercantile. 1-600-295-2772 / arm FOR SALE: one gentle regis­ tered polled hereford bull, champion breed, 616-763-3552. Miscellaneous HAPPY AD Flames engulf Irving Twp. home HAPPY BIRTHDAY RALPH DEWITT From your Family CONGRATULATIONS! Kevin A Carol Roberts From Sound Express (The Sheldon Twins) Recreation 1984 SLNLINE TRAILER COACH, 15-fL. sleeps 4. self contained, shower/ bathroom, am/fnycassette built in, awning, 30 gal. water tank, furnace, refrigerator with freezer, new tires, gray A black holding tank. Asking $2,000. Call 765-3058 after 5pm. I-or Sale BEAUTIFUL 8 PIECE Oak Finish bedroom outfit. Includes queen size mattress scL Still in the plastic. 2 months old. Cost $1.300. now sacrifice $300. 1-517-699-4148______________ BEAUTIFUL 3 PIECE livin­ groom outfit. Includes sofa, love seal and chair. Mixed colors. Must sell, $275. 1-517-699-4148______________ BRASS BED. Very beautiful with queen size luxury Sealy Mattress set Only 2 months old. Cost $850, asking S200. 1-517-699-2251______________ KING SIZE SEALY Mattress scL Deluxe model with frame. I month old. Cost SI,200, sell for $300. 1-517-676-6414 LADIES CREAM COAT v ith cream mink collar, $25. WE HAVE A PART TIME 664-4983. OPENING at our Hastings WHITE AND BRASS Branch for a teller. Wc offer a DAYBED with trundle bed competitive hourly rate with underneath. Includes mattress. merit increases. Work schedule Very ornate looking. 1 week old. will average 3-1/2 days a week. Cost over $600 new, sacrifice You will find a pleasant work $250. 1-517-694-9184 environment with friendly co­ workers. If you think you would SMALL DORMITORY SIZE enjoy being a member of our REFRIGERATOR 1 month old. Excellent for college bank team, please contact Hast ings City Bank, Personnel students or very small apart­ Office, 150 W. Court, Hastings. ment. Cost $149, will sell for Michigan, Monday through $100. Also keyboard like new, $75. Call 948-8701 Friday. EOE DELUXE APARTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR LEASE Tbe Engle Road home of Willard Joe Pierce was ravaged by flames Wednesday evening. Fire fighters from Freeport were assisted by the Hastings Fire Department and Thomapple Emergency Services The fire remains under investigation, said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans. Investigators from the Michigan State Police Fire Marshal Department in Paw Paw could not be reached for comment, (photo courtesy Perry Hardin) E •. Police Beat: Campgrounds vandalized The Michigan State Police in Wayland reported vandals struck three campgrounds in Yankee Springs Township over the weekend. Deep Lake Campground, Horseman's Campground and the Devil’s Soupbowl were all vandalized the night of Oct. 21. The damages were discovered Oct. 22. Michigan State Police K-9 trooper Lane Booms believes lhe incidents are related. At the Deep Lake, mountain bikes left at (he office were spray painted. At Horseman's Campground on Duffy Road, a vehicle on the grounds was used to smash pit toilets off their foundations. Obscene words and slogans were spray painted oo the office building and pop machines were damaged. A sign was damaged and a steel fence was smashed in al Devil's Soupbowl, and a vehicle was driven through an area restricted io vehicles, said Booms. The Michigan State Police is asking anyone with information about lhe vandalism call the State Police post at (616) 792-2213. Callers may remain anonymous. Bank robber strikes again A bank in Bellevue was robbed of an undisclosed amount of money Oct. 9, and investigators believe it was done by the same man who robbed banks in Freeport and Woodland earlier this year. The Great Lakes Bancorp branch in Bellevue was robbed Monday. Oct. 9. at 10:49 a.m Pictures from bank surveillance cameras show the suspect matches descriptions from other bank robberies in lhe area. A $1,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the capture of the suspect, who is believed to have robbed six banks tn the past year. Investigators believe the Bellevue robbery is related to incidents in Woodland and Freeport. The Ionia County National Bank Woodland branch was robbed Aug. 7 and the Freeport branch of Union Bank was robbed May 25. The reward is being offered through the Mid-Michigan Financial Institutions Reward Association. Phone lines hit car The windshield of a passing car was shattered Friday when a phone company employee lost control of a conduit and it snapped back into the road. Kathleen LaFountain. 40. of Delton, was driving on Guernsey I-akc Road west of Wall Lake Road at 11 a.m. when the conduit struck the windshield of her vehicle, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. An employee of the Barry Telephone Company was pulling a conduit on the side of the road when it snapped back and struck lhe front of [^Fountain's car. IjiFountain was not injured Swamp Fox burglarized A Middleville restaurant was broken into last Thursday morning, and the suspects remain at large. Michigan State Police at the Wayland post were called to The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Lounge, at 661 Broadway. 10 a m. Oct. 19. Il is not known what damage was done or what was taken. A state police official from the Wayland post said no further information could be released concerning the case until a suspect was in custody. The incident remains under investigation. We arc now accepting applications for one and two bedroom apartment* located in Hastings Monthly rent is $525 and S5o5 respectively One months rent as security deposit Your apartment will feature • Natural Gas. Hot Water Heat Included • Attached Garage with Auto Opener • Barner Free Design (1 bdr. only) • Porch/Balcony • Air Conditioning • Cable Ready • Laundry on Premises • Automatic Dishwasher Please call Leonard at 048-2808 after bpm for more information or page Bill at 230-3430 and leave your number • A Hickory Cotners man was arraigned on charges be broke Into a Barry Township home In July. Loonie Lee Mann, 27. is charged with home Invasion, second degree, which carries a 15-year prison sentence; stolen property in excess ot $100, which Is a five-year felony; and larceny over 5100. also a five-year felony. Il is alleged that Mann broke into a Sheffield Road home and look contents from inside. Including money, jewelry and a slate payroll check. Mann stood mute at the arraignment, and a not guilty plea was entered on bls behalf. A pretrial on the charges has been scheduled toe Nov. 9. Mann was to be sentenced on a charge of burning Insured property Thursday, but that action was adjourned until Dec. 17. Real lislah CONGRATULATIONS! Mike & Tammy Hall From Sound Express (Tbe Sheldon Twins) • A 22-year-old Hastings man was ordered to serve one month in jail on a drug charge. Thomas Haywood was sentenced to 30 days in jail and given a six-mooth suspended driver’s license on a charge of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. He pleaded no contest to the charge last month. "1 let friendship kind of lead me in the wrong direction." Haywood said at his sen­ tencing. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher set the Jail sentence to start Dec. 29. He said be Hunter injured in fall A deer hunter was injured Sunday after he fell out of a tree. Michael Schultz. 49. hit his head against a pile of stones when he (ell out a tree while bow hunting Oct. 22. He was hunting alone on Beeler Road in Irving Township. Two other hunters found Schult/ and went for help He was transported to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids by the Acromed helicopter. He suffered head and leg injuries in lhe tall He is listed in fair condition at Butterworth Hospital • A 21-year-old Freeport man was sen­ tenced co two separate charges that he broke into a safe and illegally used a stolen credit cad. Jason Winn Thompson was ordered to serve 12 months In Jail, which will cover both charges. He was also ordered to serve five years of probation. He was given credit for 11 days jail litre already served on tbe credit card case, and 10 days credit for the safe breaking case. *1 can't just have someone running around stealing from people all the time." Judge Fisher said. • A 37-year-old Fenwick man was sen­ tenced 10 probation on stalking charges. Michael D. Rlsctiow win be oo probation for five years, and was ordered to pay $500 in fires and costs. He pleaded no contest to the charge of stalking, which carried a max­ imum sentence at five yean la jail, in July. Risebow said the charges stem from his effort to rec bis children. He said his ex-wife has not allowed him to see his children for seven years. • A Freeport woman wb sentenced to jail on drug charges. Teresa Cooley, 36. wb sentenced to serve six months in the Barry County Jail and three years of probation on a charge at deliv­ ery or manufacture of a controlled substance. Her drivers license wb also suspended for at least six months. Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane Mc­ Neil said Cooley completed her drug transac­ tions from her home, in front of her chil­ dren. • A Mulliken man was arraigned on a larceny charge. Travis Metcalf. 24. stood mute io a charge of larceny over $100. A not guilty plea wb entered on his behalf. Tbe larceny charge carries a five year max­ imum prison sentence. A pretrial hB been set for Nov. 9. • A 19-year-oJd Hastings man wb stood mute lo charges that be bad sexual contact with a young girl. Not guilty pleas were entered on tbe behalf of John Hill. He is accused of second-degree criminal sexual contact with a girl under age 13. A pretrial hB been scheduled for Nov. 9. He faces 15 yean in prison if convicted. • An Allegan man wb sentenced to a year in jail on a criminal sexual conduct charge. Henry Wright. 27. was ordered to serve 12 months in jail and two yean of probation. He was ordered to pay $500 in fines and costs and attend substance abuse and mental health counseling for his charge of fourth­ degree CSC involving a victim between the ages of Band 16. He wb given credit for 50 days in jail al­ ready served. • A competency test was ordered for a Hastings man accused of raping a boy in 1993. Larry Moore was ordered by Judge Fisher to undergo another psychological evaluation at lhe request of Moore's attorney. Moore wb found competent by doctors and released from the Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital Oct. 18. but his attorney. Michael McPhillips, requested another test by a dif­ ferent doctor. An independent examination will be con­ ducted by a Dr William Decker, according to papers filed with tbe court. Because it was ordered by the court and Moore is indigent, the $650 consultation and examination will be paid for with public funds. An additional $306 will be added to the bill if the doctor if required for expert testimony. Moore was found incompetent in July to stand trial on charges of second-degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct, fourth offense. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-11-02.pdf d0c49ba39a7d66a9a2300c01643dfeeb PDF Text Text K«ms pueir I?.' S Solid waste panel has new members People sound off before election See Page 3 See Pages 4 and 5 Area harriers going to state See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings THURSDAY. NOV / 1995 VOLUME 141.NO 37 News Bries ‘Mite* for Muto’ waMcatfion planned The rcveadi annul "Mika b* Meah" wdtataM wifi be held from 930 io 11:30 a.m Sunday at Hasatag* High School. Proceed. from Ok fimJ-nuer will be ■red id help tad the Barty Cooney Commteuoo on Agkg'a nutrition pro­ gram COiA offidata raid aB of dte moon raised will nay <a Che corny. Panicipenu will have a cooiu of walking fixed route. mode the high school or ouadoon. Walken can mmd aa link or aa ta at Aty «i* dariat dta maaimum of 1*0 boteX. Walken win be mated to fare tench and prizes. Each walker who affect. al teas *23 in pledgee will receive a five "Mite. far Meala" T-ahin. There who coltoa at lead *50 win gg a fare ntasafan. There who don't was io walk ten L ANNER City election is Tuesday Voters to decide historic district’s fate by David T. Young Editor Hastings voters Tuesday will decide lhe fate ot a proposed historic district. one of the city’s most divisive issues ever to appear on a ballot. The City Council last July voted 7-2 against a proposed ordinance to create lhe Maple Ridge Historic District, but district advocates then gathered enough signatures to force lhe issue to appear on the Nov. 7 elec­ tion ballot. There has been raging battle between pro­ ponents and opponents for more than two years Mayor Mary Lou Gray late in 1992 ap­ pointed a special Historic District Study Committee, with Peg Peurach as chair­ woman. to research and make a recommenda­ tion on a possible district for Hastings. The members came up with a proposed local dis- trict that covered 288 sites and 43 city blocks, mostly on the southwest side of town along Green Street. Two public bearings were held, one in 1994 and another last May. The main argument brought against the district was that it would create "another layer of bureaucracy" with a Historic Com­ mission that could dictate to homeowners what they could or could not do with their houses and property. Some opponents went as far as to say that such a district would be a violation of the U3. Constitution because it would take away property rights. Advocates countered that though a com­ mission would be created, it wouldn't be able to tell people what color their bouse could be painted and wouldn't be able to order any­ one to return an existing bouse back to its appearance from many years ago. It would whether he will be abte to attend. ErecntenmeM win be provided by (he Clifford Muck Groep. u asortetirs of - --.. ' - . I । n । v — - aua^nd prorewKwou nwnrt m. uw o» u^fafasu wiw^i arc member. of orcbeattaa aad atH* enrembte., They ploy a wide range of moawal atylea. from isrirai Io jacz to popular. They will perform of aeaMber of popular mwaben and take request far listening ard data Ing pteaaere. Aaeadtsce s the rental diass te limned to l» people JondaM to visit 1st Friday forum Forum Nov. late Thessa Mknm in 1995. Are We Debating Um Real cent kgnise Irene. s I earing aad sake coament. and lady dr of tome of the work of Gov. John Eagter. JoodaM. a Democrat from Ckemoa. served at the Stale Home of Rfanren lauveafor 12 years and wee voted "son effective legtaaor” m a pod of hte coL leagues. He stepped down to make an unsuccessful bid to repreaaada the Democrats in the race far governor. The Lunch and Lean flaws, apoe­ sored by lhe Barry County Democratic Committee, are held on the fits Friday of each mouth Thoee attending can br their own kndsa or Hgte fare will be rvaslrite. Coffee aad lea win be farasds- ed by the Democrats ‘open yotir heart".. GIVE to the Barry County UNITED WAY! (As ot November 1,1995) s245,251 ...has been GNt If you Of has not yet pledged to the United Way Campaign, YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! t PRICE 25' Maureen Ketchum issue "certificates of appropriateness" when­ ever residents wanted to change the outward appearance of their homes. Proponents maintained that a historic dis­ trict would encourage community pride, en­ hance the appearance of lhe neighborhood, increase property values without raising taxes above inflation because of Proposal As provisions and would make Hastings an attraction. The plot thickened last week when Gray announced at a council meeting that there is another kind of district a National Register Historic District, that Hastings could be­ come. She said the beauty of such an alterna­ tive is that tax credits are available to those who comply with historic standards, but there is no penalty for those who don't be­ cause the system would be strictly volun­ tary. "We can have a voluntary district without an ordinance." the mayor said. "There is a choice and it's in the form of tax incentives There is a choice, there are incentives and there's no club hanging over your head. "The point is, there's an option. The point is, it's voluntary, not mandatory." She said sb$ would like to see residents vote down lhe proposed district Nov. 7 and then she and city officials would work to­ ward gaining a voluntary national district. Gray added that she was disappointed that the Historic District Study Committee didn't offer a national district as an option and rec­ ommended only a local district that would conform to stale guidelines In a written statement, study committee memben Peurach. Esther Walton and Brenda Teegardin maintained they did mention a na­ tional district in a workshop last February when they were asked why Marshall wasn't included on its list of historic district com­ munities studied. Gray said she doesn't recall receiving that information. The three committee members said. she (the mayor) appointed our committee under die authority of Michigan State Public Act 169 of 1970 to research and make a pro­ posal on a local historic district, a job we did and did well. So well the City Council gave us a commendation. To make a suggestion at this late date that we had authority to make any other proposal is nothing short of political grandstanding " The statement went on to say that the biggest thing wrong with a national district would be that it would offer no protection to historic homes and they believe property owners want that ..."because they know any voluntary district may 'dress up' the commu­ nity. but it does not protect bouses from voluntary' demolition and encroachment." They also contend that tax breaks would be available with a local district, too, with federal "pass through" funding. Gray responded to the notion of protection with the question. "Why are they trying to stick their hands in ocher people's pockets? They're trying to impose their standards on others and I think that's wrong. Why do they have to protect what someone else owns?" Some opponents of the district also say they believe the advocates ecuiaily are trying to combat Pennock Hospital's plans for ex­ pansion at its site on Green Street The hos­ pital already has purchased some houses across the street and has had them demol­ ished, which brings on fears of encroachment of a residential neighborhood. The mayor, when she first announced the alternative national district plan, gave Mar­ shall as an example, but Walton, a historian who works on historic homes and districts, said Hastings will not qualify for the kind of historic district Marshall has. a "Landmark" district. Only three communities in Michi­ gan have such a district, Marshall, Bayview in Emmet County and Calumet. Walton said See DISTRICT, continued page 3 Deb Dorcy Two seats to be contested by write-in Fourth Ward has only race on the ballot by David T. Young Editor Despite the rash of write-in candidates, there will be only one race between two people on the ballot in Tuesday's city elec­ tion. Incumbent Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum will be challenged by Planning Commission member Deb Dorcy in lhe Fourth Ward. Otherwise, it will be either incumbents running alone or write-ins mounting chal­ lenges. Frank Campbell, who has been on lhe City Council for 14 years, the past two as mayor pro tern, will have two write-in chal­ lenges for lhe mayor s post, one from local credit bureau owner Deb James and another from Peg Peurach. who was chairwoman of the Maple Ridge Historic District Study Committee. They will vie for lhe position held by Mayor Mary Lou Gray, who has decided against seeking re-election after serving for the past eight years. Three write-ins reportedly arc seeking the First Ward seat being vacated by Campbell. They include Barry Wood. Ted Bustance and most recently. Donald Spencer, who was a council member from the Second Ward from 1988 to 1992. Those interested in voting for write-in candidates must lift up lhe lever for the posi­ tion on the ballot and then use a pen to write in the name of their choice, or in some cases they can get stickers from the candidates themselves. Poll workers can help anyone who wants to write in. Otherwise, lhe city election will see in­ cumbents without opposition — Harold Hawkins in lhe Second Ward and Miriam White in the Third Ward. The positions of clerk and treasurer will not be included on the ballot because of the provisions of the new city charter approved two yean ago. That post will combine the two offices and it will be appointed before January 1996. Also on the ballot will be the referendum on an ordinance to create a historic district in Hastings. Council voted against creating a historic district in July, but proponents gathered enough signatures to place the issue before voters citywide. Peurach is an obvious advocate of creating a historic district. Campbell was one of seven council members who voted against it and James has reported she is not favor of a district. Ketchum was one of two council members who voted in favor of establishing lhe dis­ trict. Dorcy says she is opposed to it. White voted for it. but Hawkins voted against in last July. Campbell has said his experience in city government should give him an edge. A Consumers Power Co. employee, he also has served on a number of committees and currently is the legislative liaison between the city and stale government. Peurach has a master's degree, administra­ tive experience and was chairwoman of the historic district study committee in its work for more than two years. James has been owner of the Barry County Credit Bureau and was born and raised in Hastings. In the race for Fourth Ward: Dorcy. who has lived in Hastings for mure than four years, has been a member of the Planning Commission since January of this Set WARD RACE continued page 3 Clerking with a twist Did you ever see a clown conducting county business? Or for that matter, a hag, a jester, a bag lady and Wanda Web working in the Barry County Courthouse? U happened on Halloween as employees garbed costumes to wear as they went about their daily routine. Employees in the County Clerk’s office are pictured here (first row. from left) Miriam White. Patty VanDenburg. (tack row) Karen McMillan. Debbie Smith and Kim Gravelie Look inside for the Wizard of Oz gang (County Treasurer's office employees) and other Halloween photos. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 2. 1995 Barry County’s tax rate to increase slightly by EUUm Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County taxpayer*, on the average, will pay about $15 more in 1995 county property taxes, according to County Equal­ ization Director Karen Scarbrough The County Board of Commissioners last week voted to adopt the maximum allow­ able millage rate of 6.6122 mills for 1995. Thai's an increase of 0.2788 mills over last year's millage. This year's rate includes a new voter-approved millage for E-911. Commissioners approved the increase 7-1 after holding a truth in taxation hearing Tuesday morning. Commissioner Tim Burd cast the lone dissenting vote, saying be thought the county should take a stand and stop increasing taxes every year even though it might mean some non-mandat cd services would have to be curtailed. With the hearing, the board could increase county millage to gain $410,365 in revenue. Without the hearing, the county could not increase tax levies and would have lost expected revenue because of the Hcadiee Tax Limitation Amendment. Headlee is designed to keep the rate of property lax increase no higher than the rale of inflation, which was 2 6 percent in 1994, lhe year used in the calculation. Of the total 1995 millage rate. 5.0001 mills are for the county general operations. 0.2275 are for Charlton Park. 0.2500 for the County Commission on Aging, 0.8846 for Centra) Dispatch E-99 and another 0.2500 (new millage) for Central Dispatch E-911. County Administrator Michael Brown said lhe county's assessed valuation is $850,145,402, which includes new construction of $29.8 million. "The base tax rate fraction (0.9867 for 1995) and die whole purpose of troth in tax­ ation is to hold revenue to last year's amount...with the addition of new construc­ tion we have to apply a fraction reduction to bring us to that revenue/ Brown said. During discussion before lhe millage rate vote, commissioner Emmet Herrington and Tim Burd gave their views on taxes. "I think the taxpayers need the money a lot more than the county does.” Burd said. "Our country has the lowest tax rate of any country in the world. About 38 percent of our income goes into taxes," Herrington said. "Israel and the Scandinavian countries have as high as 68 percent of income that goes into taxes. I'm not saying it's justified but that's a fact of life. As our population increases and our society becomes more complex you can expect and you're going to get more taxes." "Not if I can help it, we're not." Burd said. "I can understand what you're saying...We need to change that...If people want more services, well - tough. They're not going to get them if we have to bankrupt people...People are losing they're jobs, but we keep raising their taxes and they can't afford to live in their house." "1 don't like taxes, either," Herrington said. "It all boils down that they (some citi­ zens) want more but they don't want to pay for it," Burd said. "If we can't do it (cut taxes and the budget) here (at lhe county level), we can't expect state and federal to do anything about it." Burd said. "We ain't never going to be able to cut our budget if we've got money silling there to »pcnd," he said. Commissioner Lew Newman, county board vice chairman, asked Burd if he was prepared to make cuts in his capacity as chairman of the board's Central Services Committee, in view of his philosophy against tax increases. Burd commented that mandatory services would have to continue but there is "a bunch of other stuff we can live without...We need to prioritize what we do." Herrington asked him to be more specific "on other things you feel we can cut." "What Tm trying to say is that we are state mandated to do certain things," Burd said. "We have to have a jail. We have to have the register of deeds....Everything over and above that can completely disappear and we’d still be in line legally with what we re supposed to do." "If it takes Barry County. Michigan to show the federal government how to cut the budget, maybe that's what we should do." Burd said. As one example of cuts that have been made, Newman pointed out that the county commissioners decided not to take a raise in pay this year. "That doesn't mean that others ETOI Herrington asked Burd how he would react if aproposal came before the board to elimi, Date commissioners per diem payments for - «xtlt meetings and fteagc "B.youtlfote against this (millage in­ crease), Di vote for that," Burd said, adding "absolutely...That would be the first place "I appreciate ybur honesty,'' Herrington said. Newman asked Burd if he would still come to meetings. "Well, now. there's another thing." Burd quipped. Commissioner compensation is not the reason Burd is serving on lhe board, he said. Not everyone is in a position to devote the time it takes to serve as commissioner without compensation. Commissioner Linda Watson said, expressing a concern that qualified people might not be interested in lhe job. Without taking the additional revenue from the truth in taxation bearing. Board Chairman Jim Bailey said the county could be in trouble because of a freeze on capital expenditures which will catch up to the board because items haven't been replaced as they should. "We don't like to raise re venues...The cost of living goes up everywhere else. We're not even asking for a cost of living increase," Bailey said. "It's difficult to expect govern­ ment to operate on less than the coe: of liv­ ing....When our department heads go out and purchase something, they have to deal with the cost of living increase...Without getting the money, we just can't move forward." year. Sbe wu one of two commission memben who voted for Pennock Hospital s Ill-fated planned unit development (PUD) INTRODUCING: A NEW BOOK! A BETTER CHOICE! There's a unique, innovative and up-to-date telephone directorytj’oroiRg.tptWn|ci And, for the first time ever, it'll sen/e ALL ofBfarry County! The people from TDI are proud to bring you a unique, new, Cttllty-wMt directory that’ll serve not only as an accurate, more complete phone book, but, as a unique, new Community project. While talking about lhe proposed histone district. she said. The way U was submitted. Fm against 1L I think it should be voluntary. People need io have a choice. "People feel like their property nghts are being stomped upon. And I'm concerned about government violating property rights. "1 would favor a national historic district if It is voluntary. We don't need more govern­ ment bureaucracy, we've, got enough g$v- emmentinour livcs.rigbt now." Dorcy is owner of the Cmema Theaters downtown She said the recent expansion of the the­ ater complex, with help from the Downtown Development Authority and City Council, had a hand in her decision to seek the council seal. "When they made their decision (to go with the Cinema expansion and have the Hastings Hotel tom down), they had my livelihood in their hands." she said. Td like to be on the other side of lhe table." Looking ahead, she noted. "We're a grow­ ing community and I want to be able to help and Information Guide as well. Delivery To Every Home and Business direct it" She said she has a great deal of respect for in Barry County, including Hastings, her opponent. "She's a gutsy lady and stands up for whal she believes in," Dorcy said. Middleville and Gun Lake. (Distribution 24,000) 1 . . I I I ■ * lit Advertising Costs That Are 35 to 85% LESS Than Other Phone Books! • Extended Reach and Coverage (See Map) Complete Yellow Pages, Alphabetical “Business Section”, a Community Section and More! i\iroi arc public servants and we are dedicated." Scarbrough said. WARD RACE cont. from page I Talking Phone Books If you’re a business looking to do MORE business in Barry County, just call one of our Account Executives at (616) 249-7800. We promise a Better Choice! And More Coverage For Your Money! in the state arc going to follow our lead." he said. Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough also said that six people in her department willingly took one full day off without pay to help with budget cuts. “Wc'rc not here to line our pockets. We Until now, you had to buy advertising In four directories to benefit from the same broad coverage offered by TDI's Hastings/Barry County Telephone Directory: Consolidated Communications Directories (Delton) Consolidated Communications Directories (Hickory Comers) Talking Phone Books Ketchum is seeking her second four-year term on the council. Though sbe has supported the histone dis­ trict as "a fine addition' to the city, sbe says are more far-reaching Issues sbe is concerned about. Tm concerned about the budget, the spending habits of the City Council." sbe said "We can't continue and then expect the fund balance to remain healthy. Tm also apprehensive about the building campaign (for new or moving city facilities). We shouldn't rash this through." About Downtown Development Authority projects, sbe said Td like the fund balance replenished before making any more com­ mitments." Another concern she mentioned was a long-range plan for the city. "We need to take a look al lhe whole pic­ ture in 20 years, in five-year increments, so we don't have to respond to immediate needs in a haphazard manner. She said sbe Is running again "Because I didn't like lhe direction of spending. Td like to try to put on the brakes in that area." She said she feels she has represented the people in her ward well and believes there are more things to accomplish. "I feel committed to the Fourth Ward and I'm proud of my record." she said. As far as lhe historic district issue goes, she said it s in the voters' hands no.v. where u belongs and she will abide by whatever de­ cision they make. And commenting on her opposition to Pennock's PUD expansion plan, she said she is not opposed to the hospital, but. "It was a zoning issue, and we do have zoning laws. I felt duty bound to protect the (nearby) neighborhood." The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Residents of lhe First Ward vote at Northeastern Elementary School. Second Ward residents will vote al Southeastern Elementary ard those in the Third and Fourth Wards will vote al Central Elementary. COMING MARCH, ‘96 - GET IN TO THE BOOK NOW! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 2, 1995 — Page 3 County Solid Waste Planning Committee seats new members by Jean Gallup Staff Writer New appointees to the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee were seated last Wectocsday Appointed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners as a sub-committee, the panel, made up according to state law, now includes: • Ed TenHaaf and Bill Sweeney, solid waste haulers; Ken Neil. Hastings Sanitary Service manager and Sharon Gillette, em­ ployed by Drowning Ferris. Inc., all sit on lhe panel representing the solid waste indus­ try • V. Harry Adrounie. with a long back­ ground in public health and solid waste, and James Schnackenberg, director of the Barry Eaton District Health Department, represent environmental interests. • Ken Kensington from Viatec, represents a solid waste generator. • Dick Thomas, Hastings Charter Town­ ship supervisor, represents township gov­ ernment. • Bob Wenger, a county commissioner, represents county government. • Jeff Mansfield, public services director and deputy manager of the City of Hastings, represents city government. • Al Pandl. Clyde Morgan and James Bai­ ley are acting in behalf of the public on the committee. Normally, a solid waste planting commit­ tee also would have a representative from a regional planning group, but since there is no such group in this area, that seat remains empty. Members are all appointed to two-year terms, with Bailey. Pandl. Gillette and Mor­ gan new to lhe committee. The others first News Briefs Infant, children's CPR class planned Pennock Hospital will offer an American Heart Association infant and child CPR das* Saturday. Nov. II, from 8 a m. to noon in the hospital's conference room The course will be a four-hour pro­ gram teaching one-rescuer CPR and choking management designed for parents of infants and small children, educators who primarily work with in­ fant* and children, day care personnel, and parents of high-risk infants. Class sue is limited and preregtsiraiion ts necessary. The registra­ tion fee is $8. To register, call Pennock Hospital s Educat or Department at 948-3125. Dulcimer music set at Showcase Dulcimer music will be featured with the Cordray* and Memory Lane at the Musicians' Showcase al 6:30 tonight at Arby's Restaurant. B«<l and Neva Cordray have been members of the Thomappte Valley Dulcimer Society for many years and have released an album, in which Neva play* the dulcimer and Bill plays guitar Memory Lane is a five-member group that recently cut a cassette. Il includes Bill Trotsky. Stan Pierce, Dixie Stevens and Dick and Tern Jacoby. The Showcase planned for Thursday. Nov. 16. will be a live recording session by the Rangers and River City Bluegrass Sealing at the programs is always on a first-come, first-served basis. Hastings plans parent conferences Hasting* Area Schools will have parent-teacher conferences Wednesday and Thursdays. Nov. 8 and 9 (the first marking period of the current school year having ended Nov 3). Students will xtend school in the mor­ ning on Nrv. 8. 9 and 10, with con­ ference; scheduled in the afternoon or evening of Nov. 8 and 9. Conferences for parents of students in grades K-5 will be scheduled on an in­ dividual basis by the teachers. The con­ ference schedule for the middle school and high ichool is Wednesday Nov. 8. and Thursday, Nov. 9. from 1 to 3 p m and from 6 io 8 p m. High school conferences will be con­ ducted in the gymnasium of the high school, parents may attend at their con­ venience. Middle school conferences, however, will be conducted in vanous locations throughout the building as scheduled by the teacher teams. Call the Middle School office if your child's schedule has not been received. Parents are encouraged to participate in the conferences and discuss lhe pro­ gress of their children with their teachers on an individual basis. Administrator* and counselors will be available to talk to parents at the conferences also. were appointed two years ago to work on proposed amendments to the Barry County solid wrste plan Changing a county solid waste plan by amendment is a long, complicated process with the planning committee study of a pro­ posed change just lhe first step. After its study, the committee returns the proposed amendment to lhe County Board along with its recommendation. The County Bovd approves it. in which case it goes to each municipality in the county for their vote, or disapproves it. which stops lhe pro­ cess. Commissioners also may return the amendment to the planning committee with its reasons for rejection, and ask the plan­ ning committee to look at it again. The planning committee doesn't have to change the amendment, but must return it to the County Board within 30 days. If the County Board and two-thirds of lhe municipalities in the county also approve it, the amendment goes to the head of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for approval. A request from Waste Management Inc. to amend the solid waste plan was tabled by Ur committee last week after discussion by board members and William McDonough, development engineer from Waste Manage­ ment. who was at the meeting to answer questions. McDonough's company requests authoriza­ tion for the exportation of 120 tons a day of solid waste generated in Barry County to a landfill in St. Joseph County and also wants to import 120 tons a day of St. Joseph County solid waste to any landfill located in Barry County. Immunization clinic is Nov. 8 The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have an immunization clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 8. at Faith United Methodist Church. De lion No appointment is necessary, but parents should bring their children's im­ munization records. Most immunizations are free. For more information, call the BarryEaton District Health Department at 945-9516. I They also ask for the import and export of special waste back and forth between Barry County and Joseph County. Special waste generally is considered to be solid waste such as contaminated soils and demolition debris, among other things. A request for an amendment by Waste Management previously had been tabled twice by the committee while they waited for response to letters written asking for more information, specifically a cap on solid waste volume and where the amendment would fit into Barry County's solid waste plan. When the subject of tabling the Waste Management request came up. McDonough said his company would withdraw its request if an amendment from Browning Ferris Inc., asking for exporting of Barry County waste, was approved. Also, a host agreement be­ tween the county and the county's only land­ fill. Hastings Sanitary Service, is close to agreement and that would affect conditions in the solid waste flow in the county. Mc­ Donough was told. A host agreement will control many as­ pects of the operation of the landfill, such as volume limits, royalties paid by the landfill opeiators, hours of operation and so on. Another thing that would affect the solid waste plan is a scheduled June 1996 "update cycle" approved by the Michigan Depannmt of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which lets counties update solid waste plans without the cumbersome amendment process. Bailey, who is chairman of lhe County Board of Commissioners, confirmed that the BFI amendment has been approved by the County Board and will be sent to all of the local units of government for their vote. He also said the host agreement was very close io being finalized. Also tabled was a request from the com­ mittee to the County Board to provide $5,000 to hire a consultant to guide them in updating the county's solid waste plan, which committee members say needs revi­ sion. One of lhe deficiencies in lhe plan is that it has no provisions for import or ex­ port of solid waste. The committee decided to uMe the request and wait to sec the results of the Bl I amendment and the bos agreement. A report from the task force of the plan­ ning committee, which studied the solid waste plan and outlined things to be studied in its reworking, was explained to the new members. A pine tree in memory of Fran Johnson was planted at Ftsh Hatchery Park by the Exchange Club of Hastings this week. The club members planted a pine tree to remind others of Fran's love of children and nature. At the ceremony were (from right to left) Carl Barrett, Darryl Knorp, President of the Exchange Club, Louise Hutchins, Robert Casey, Tammy Pennington, Chris Warren, Barbara Schondelmayer and Brian Osierink. Standing in front is Hillary Hutchins. The pine tree was donated from Robert Casey's forest. Exchange Club honors Fran Johnson’s memory Frances M. Johnson, remembered by her friends for her love of people, children and nature, was honored by lhe Exchange Club of Hastings with the planting of a pine tree in her memory at Fish Hatchery Park this week. The tree came from Bob Casey's pine forest aid was donated by him. Johnson, who was called Fran by most who knew her, was active in the community in the six yean she lived in Hastings. Sbe served as co-chair of the Barry County United Way Campaign, was active in lhe Thomapple Bike Club, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, the Exchange Club and the YMCA. She was immediate past-president of the Exchange Club. She was employed in banking for many years, served as vice president of the state branch of the National Association of Bank Women, and was vice preside nt-cashier at National Bank of Hastings from October, 1988 until ha death in May of this year. In 1990. sbe was named "Member of lhe Year" by the Southwestern Michigan Group of Financial Women International, served on the FWIs State Audit and finance Committee and was on the organization's State Advisory Council. . Penney's event to aid United Way JC Penney will have a special charity night fund-raiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Tues­ day. Nov. 14. with proceeds going to the Barry County United Way. In a nationwide promotion by Penney stores, a special night is set aside for "invitation only" shopping with 25 per­ cent off everything in the store after pur­ chase of a 55 ticket. The ticket is the price of admission. With purchases of more than $50 there will be a $5 rebate, which allows the customer a chance to recoup the cost of lhe admission ticket. The store will be closed during the fund-raiser, but tickets still will be available at the door. Property rights group will meet The Hastings Property Owners Rights Committee will have a public meeting at 11 a m. Saturday. Nov. 4. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jef­ ferson streets in Hastings Speakers from the U.S. and Slate Land Patent Association will be present. Pancake supper to help ‘meals’ A pancake supper to benefit the "Meals on Wheels" program will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Nov 8. at the Hastings Moose Lodge Charlie Boulter, administrator for the lodge, said this will be the first fund­ raiser the Moose have put on for the Commission on Aging. The supper and "Miles for Meals" walking event this Saturday both are fund-raiser* to help Barry County's hot food program for the elderly Coat is $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for children 10 and under for an all-you-caneat meal that will include pancakes, sausage* and beverage. 3 The next meeting of the Youth Theatre Guild will be at 7 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 9. at lhe Hastings High School library Sponsored by the Thomapple Art* Council of Barry County , the guild aim* to involve students in grades 4 through 12 in theater-related activities Tentative plans call for students ac­ tivities Jan 6 and Feb. 3. a theater trip in March, a workshop in April, a theater camp in June and student productions in the summer All interested people are invited to at­ tend the meeting Nov 9 and take part in group activities. For more informatkmj. call John Fehscnfeld at 945-3789 ■ Fire radio system improvements approved by Barry County 911 Board by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Solutions io the problem of uncertain ra­ dio communications to some Barry County fire departments have been set in motion, with preliminary steps agreed to by the adminisuative board of Barry County Central Dispatch/911. Thomas Allebrandi. representing TA A*socialcs of Indianapolis, is under contract by the board as coordinator of the upgrading. Allebrandi. two representatives from the Motorola Corporation, and two more from Chrouch Communications met with mem­ ben of the administrative board Oct. 25 "io review the overall scope — where we re go­ ing to improve the Tire radio system." Allebrandi said. The Motorola system at Central Dispatch is maintained by Chrouch Communications. After an afternoon of discussions by lhe representatives and some board members, a meeting of lhe full board Wednesday evening resulted in the unanimous decision to take several steps toward improvement tn the ra­ dio service to county fire departments. Allebrandi said there were four logical steps in starting the "enhancement of lhe ra­ dio system on lhe fire side." The first step, which is expected to be completed in time for the next monthly board meeting, is the inventory by township officials of all "publicly owned" fire radio equipment, including pagers, portables, mo­ biles and base stations "We need lone squelch, and some units are so old they can't be converted to lone squelch." Allebrandi said. Since some units will have to be replaced, "we need to know what we'll need, develop specifications and review existing equip­ ment." be said. He stressed that lhe inventory was just of equipment owned by a government entity, not the personal equipment some personnel Youth Theatre guild has plans The pine tree planted at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings is in memory of Frances M. Johnson. have purchased themselves. Number two on the list is to change lhe primary fire frequency from 153.89 to 154.235. The new frequency has a lot less use in this pan of lhe state, and Barry County is al­ ready licensed to use the frequency, he said. If lhe service moves to 154.325 as F-l; lhe old frequency could be used as a sec­ ondary frequency, or F-2. and in mutual aid situations, Allebrandi said. Improvement in the southwest side of lhe county's coverage from a tower in the Delton area to get a sponger signal is the third is­ sue. Allebrandi said. Tests were taken showing "soft spots' in portable radios and pager penetration of sig­ nals in the south Gun Lake area. Delton and Pine Lake. Allebrandi said. He noted that moving lhe location of lhe Delton base station to a better location was discussed tn a July report, but. that was a “There are areas in the county that need improvement and other areas that may need just somefield equipment. The end result should be a workable systems that compliments both the sending and receiving ends. " - Bob Wenger what if?.' it was not meant to be concrete; but a demonstration of a concept. We will have to move it, but it may or may not be there. Look at the report in that light." he advised. "Everyone agrees that it's inadequate," chairman of lhe administrative board. Bob Wenger, said later. "There are several alterna­ tives to explore — additional height, addi­ tional sites." The foun h are a to be worked on is dealtn g with shortcomings in the receiving systems. Allebrandi talked of a "satellite voting sys­ tem." which has five receivers such as the system police agencies use. "Whichever stations gets lhe strongest signal is "voted" to be the one receiving, and it -uuomatically will switch to that station." he said. The present equipment could have that upgrading added to iL A clearly defined testing program using computer studies for the "soft spots," as well as the overall coverage, will be done "to val­ idate what we think would provide the best coverage." Allebrandi said. He said his earlier report defined lhe short comings and problems with the system, which showed three objectives to be ad­ dressed. They were to eliminate or minimize out­ side interference, improve the radio coverage area and improve pager penetration. "The July report should be looked at as suggestions and recommendations as a start­ ing point, not an ending point." he said. "There are areas in the county that need improvement and other areas that may need just some field equipment." Wenger said. “The end result should be a workable system that complements both the sending and re­ ceiving ends." An area of contention surfaced between Allebrandi and lhe Motorola representatives about the testing of pagers or’y in specific areas that answered a request for testing. "We disagree. I think there are more soft spots, but we’ll work on that." Allebrandi said. "I and the vendor have some technical points of difference...our intents are the same-a good final product. I can learn from vendors." he said. The meeting was briefly interrupted when board member Lester Forman charged that the meeting held earlier in lhe day by Alle­ brandi. Motorola. Chrouch Communications and four board members was illegal. Barry County Dispatch Director Charlie Nystrom dismissed the charge, pointing to the by-laws, which say five of the eight board members must be present for a gather­ ing to qualify as a meeting. DISTRICT, continued from page 1 to win that kind of designation, there must be significant U.S. history involved. Gray has pointed to Manistee and Ionia as having national historic districts that are voluntary. Walton contends Manistee regard­ less has a local ordinance governing lhe dis­ trict and Ionia has no protection. District advocates also claim that attempt­ ing to gain national historic district designa­ tion would cost the city a lot more money But Gray maintains the costs would not be that great and the city already has spent just under S3.U00 on the study of the committee. P-oponents also say that a national his­ toric district would be more restrictive and rigid. Though it's voluntary, they maintain that in order to comply, homeowners would have to paint their houses a determined color and would have to restore them to their ap­ pearance of many years ago. The most vocal opponents of the proposed district for some time have been those who believe it would trample on their property rights and they cite the U.S. Constitution and some land patent laws they say supersede stale laws. They contend that land that was given to private citizens before Michigan be­ came a state belongs to those people and their heirs "forever." The citizens' property rights group will have a meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday. Nov. 4. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson street* in Hastings. Rep­ resentatives from the U.S. and Stale Land Patent Associations will speak. But essentially, lhe debate comes down to preserving and protecting historic homes vs. property owners' rights and the merit* or demerits of having a national rather than lo­ cal historic district. The polls will be open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday. First Ward residents will vote at Northeastern Elementary School. Second Ward at Southeastern Elementary and Third and Fourth Wards at Central Elemen­ tary �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 2, 1995 Viewpoint: CommeHtcvuf. l/iom wi editorial ilaM A historic district would be welcome The plusscs and minuses for a proposed historic district in Hastings have been discussed at great length over the past few years, and now it's time for the people of this city to decide. And that's the way it should be. Indeed, we elect our City Council representatives to make decisions, and we can't have an election for every issue. But occasionally there is an idea that should be decided by the electorate at large, and this one is a good example. Council last July voted 7-2 against establishing the Maple Ridge Historic District, but proponents were able to gain more than the minimum necessary signatures on petitions to force the issue to go on the ballot. The people will decide once and for all on whether a historic district should be established in Hastings. So now it's down to "yes" cr "no." We recommend a solid "yes." We believe a historic district would help preserve and protect Hastings' stately and historic homes, that it would enhance community pride, that eventually it would attract people and revenue to Hastings and that it would raise property values without raising homeowners' tax bills until they sell. There have been many arguments made against such a district Some suggest that a historic district would be unconstitutional and threaten legal action. If what they contend is true, then such districts in a large number of other Michigan communities, including Allegan, Coldwater. Tecumseh and Grand Rapids, wouldn't even exist any more. Last time we looked, their programs were flourishing. The city attorney recently offered a written legal response to a public charge that the historic district would be unconstitutional, but council elected to keep that opinion private. We can assume that the city attorney's opinion was that historic districts are legal. Otherwise, council wouldn't have allowed it to be put on the Nov. 7 ballot and then risk a lawsuit Some suggest that the historic district would create "an extra layer of bureaucracy." That's a strange name to call a group of local neighbors, citizens working to to preserve their own neighborhoods. None of them live in Lansing or Washington. Some suggest it's better instead to put up historical markers at qualifying sites. One just went up at Thomas Jefferson Hall, but a developer could buy that building and lot tomorrow and demolish it. Markers do not preserve historic homes. Some suggest taxes will go up with a historical district Because of Proposal 4MWwftJia»es^efu,(»^4liiip fast« Jtyypflaypn or 5 percent unless the property is sold. So people who live in the proposed district now won't be saddled with skyrocketing taxes, it's the people who decide to come in and buy who will. Some say the district will make it so residents can no longer afford their homes. But no one will be required to remake their houses into something they were before now. There is a provision for "grandfathering." Most recently, some have suggested that Hastings instead have a national historic district that would be strictly voluntary, like Marshall. Hastings will not qualify for the kind of historic district Marshall is. Furthermore, the other kind of national district would provide absolutely no protection to historially significant homes or properties, and though voluntary, its rules would be much more strict than a local district Some suggest that only people who live within the proposed district should vote. But this issue affects everybody who lives in the city, so it is appropriate to let ”’l in Hastings go to the polls. And when they do, we recommend that they cast a vole to live up to the city's motto: "We cherish lhe old. progress with the new." When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend... "CONGRATULATIONS” to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information...a subscription to The HASTINGS BANNER • Call 945-9554 HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 490580802 (616) 945 9554 Mafwn Jacoba Pmwdent • NEWSROOM • David T. 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Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Majority of the people don’t want historic district To The Editor: I would hope that m ihc upcoming referen­ dum on the Maple Ridge Historic District, the voters of this city take into consideration that lhe residents and property owners do not want this restrictive legislation, contrary to the claims of former members of the study committee Those former study committee members quickly point to survey results taken last November and December, before this issue was hotly debated in the public spotlight, that showed 125 of 248 property owners supported the historic district. Through statistics ben­ ding. they claimed a 2-1 majority, though it clearly showed only 50 percent of the owners wanted this. In going over the recent initiatory petitions to place this on the ballot and using the same math as the study committee, one address equals one vote, only 70 owners now want this, or roughly 28 percent. This shows a loss of 44 percent of their supporters What hap­ pened to those other 55 owners and why did they not sign these petitions? Could it be that once all the facts came out about this restric­ tive ordinance they could not live with it? But they would be indirectly affected. The City of Hastings will have to provide ad­ ministrative and clerical support. How much Will that add co the work load and how much will it cost if added staff is needed? Did we realize when the city charter was changed it was going to cost $60,000 a year in salaries for lhe city manager and an administrative assistant, along with a lease on a car and equipment to set up lhe office? It takes more than a desk and a chair these days. Who will be in charge of the enforcement and how much will that cost? What about lhe lawsuits and how much will those cost? Will commission members receive a stipend for meetings they attend or travel expenses to visit other historic districts for •’research”? In the future the commission could come to a more “district friendly" city council and ask for money to buy properties they felt were in danger. Does anybody remember that the asking price on the Striker House was Si 10.000 at one time but it was sold al auction for reportedly a lot less. The city will shortly be coming to us asking for money to take over a cemetery and wc need to spend money on a new police station to get our law enforcement officers out of that deplorable "dungeon" they now work out of. The school system also tus property within ’he district, property shied to be renovated and enlarged. How much will this add to their estimated cosl and passed back to us in another millage request? I am tired of the constant requests for money, but we need a first-class education system for our growing community. Recent revelations that there may be a voluntary program for histone preservation may indicate this study committee did not ex­ plore all the Opticas available . In being bpbosetTto Ihb'rtitixftthry phri ft»r a yehf now I know of sevenrf occasions when members of the study committee were asked about volun­ tary plans They either ignored the question or responded that they could not do it that way. I believe this voluntary plan should be ex­ plored. Reportedly tax credits are involved, as opposed to tax increases, that would be passed on to the new owners of homes. I know I would think twice if I w as told the taxes on a property were going to double, triple or even quadruple at the closing since 1 was paying for this "privilege" by buying a home in a historic district. And only your tax value goes up. the market value fluctuates with the economy. We all want to keep our neighborhoods nice and many of us can understand that residents along West Green Street would like Pennock Hospital stop its encroachment into their yards and at least present a plan to the Plann­ ing Commission. And the residents along South Jefferson Street would like the owners of the many rental properties in their neighborhood to bring the care of those up. but to impose this restrictive ordinance on the many hardworking families in this area is wrong. Other options must be available. Maybe that book of ordinances that is over 116 inches thick should be gone over to find a way and not add another 18 pages to it. This proposal has the ability to grow into more of a "monster " than it already has. This started out as a petition along West Green and South Jefferson streets only! 79 of 82 people responding agreed that they would like to learn more about or become pan of a historic dtstna That was in the summer of 1992. Since then it has spread to include 289 structures on 284 sites with 248 different owners on more than just W. Green and S. Jefferson streets but now on S Church. W Bond. W Grand. W Walnut, and many others. A lot of these homes are old. that's all. just old wood frame homes with old windows and old siding that needs to be replaced, but to be replaced with materials that suit the in­ dividual owners choice and taste. Most impor­ tantly. to many their individual budget, not ' thoae that sun some appointed "self proclaimcd expert." I hope that on Nov. 7 we can put ‘ this "monster" out of its misery. Please vote ‘ on lhe Maple Ridge Historic Diana •nd rave lhe homeowners ot this area a lot o4 grief and yourself a lot of lai money. '3 Tim Hanlon Hastings •: Historic district can breathe new life is To The Editor: Il's sad that so much of the debate over the Maple Ridge Hutronc District has revolved around the notion of taking away homeowners' property rights on the one haul •nd preserving history on the other hand. Neither are valid reasons to vote either for or against the district. Opponents who are fussing about their sup­ posed loss of property rights needs to take a closer look at lhe ensting zoning and budding codes already on the books. While lhe historic district ordinance does have some language about enforcement, there is very little in it that isn't already covered in local codes. Ordinances already are in force that sharply limit what people m Hastings can or can't do with their homes. Just try and build a garage without a permit or put in a pool without a fence or have a loud party after midnight and see how far you get Several weeks ago. neighbors cleaned their yard and pul the brash in the street a bit loo early for city authorities. They promptly were issued a citation and ordered to remove it. One could argue that these restrictions are a violation of personal property rights. Yet we have lived under the zoning ordinances for yean and are rarely inconvenienced by them. In fact, we benefit from these rales every day. Calling the historic district ordinance a violation of personal property rights is a gross exaggeration The Maple Ridge Historic District ordinance does not interfere with routine maintenance, it does not require the use of any particular building materials, and it does not dictate such cosmetic issues as what color paint you can use. The only dung that's new in the ordinance is the requirement that maior omovwions be in character with the —• i 2. construction. "Ti. That it. The reason to support tht historic district isn't to preserve old neighborhoods as museum pieces but to nurture them as viable and attractive neighborhoods to live in. > la Hastings, as in every other city in' Michigan, there is a natural tendency for pen- , pie to leave older, inner city neighborhoods 1 nri«inal original and move to new neighborhoods in die suburbs Hastings, of course, has no subutbs. but a glance al the real estate listings suggests '* that the most sought-after homes in the city are in places such as die Taffee addition or'along Cook Road -w As a young girl growing up in Grand •' Rapids. ! remember Heritage Hil w* a dangerous neighborhood, full of old decaying houses, abandoned by the once well-off pro­ fessional people who moved on Io pieces like ' East Grand Rapids. Today, thanks to the Heritage Hill Historic District, the * neighborhood is home to busmrssmen, physi- cians. artists, lawyers — even the mayor of ; Grand Rapids lives there. 'u The Heritage Hill district didn't preserve •“ the neighborhood to please a few k' riirWhat it did was tramform a dangerous and ‘ declining area into • neighborhood that is safe and healthy Thu s good for everyone in the 1 city, even those who don't live in the 1 ■ej^borinod. Throughout the entire debate in Hastings. 4 no opponent has yet Io point out a single 5 historic district in Michigan that has failed to•4 live up to its promise. That's because every > one has worked, aad the Maple Ridge ’• Historic D'X ict will. too. Cindy Kaczmarczyk ‘ Hastings' District, write-in deserve a “no” 7b The Editor So. the Green Street grand poo-bah of historical districts has now became a wan­ nabee mayor! How incredulous it would be if the duster of historical district advocates on Green Street chose lo support a one-issue candidate! Whal dire consequences for the entire city could resull from seriously considering an out-ofthe-clear blue-sky write-in hopeful who hat no experience, no familiarity with city government, no dedication lo working with lhe whole gamut of issues a city must deal with. Whai's her program for streets and curbs, water and sewer, economic development, city infrastructure, city properties and a myriad of other municipal issues that occur daily? There is one candidate who is knowledgeable about all of these things, and that is Frank Campbell, who has served the ci­ XV* t—' ‘ a. ,;r ty for 16 years — _-u The final straw regarding the write-in hopes of Peg Peurach is that intentionally or uniMen- 1 bonnily, she it advocating, at all cost, a-’ historic district ballot proposal thM is defmae- f ty net the beat proposal for Hastings caizeas to consider! Her proposal offers no tax incen- -, trves, only property owner nightmares. _ Now that we know there is a better _ Historical Diatria plan availahlr — > pta. dm ' was always available to be studied uM adopted but not brought before the public for M consideration by the study commission , because there is no hammer of control — . registered voters should say no to the repressive historical district ballot proposal aad to her idea of purporting the know how ,. and ability lo administer a S2M million dollar , budget as head of the city. Daniel Hutchings DDA yesterday, district today 7b The Editor: A letter to the editor primed a few weeks ago warned. "As Nov. 7. draws near voters will be subjected lo an increasing amount of shrill, sometimes hysterical, often times misinformed propaganda originating from a small group of vocal dissidents " Informed readers of the front page of last week's Banner, quoting Mayor Mary Lou Gray, should discern this has come to pass. For those of us with long meme ties her tac­ tics are retminiscent of her opposition lo the Downtown Development Authority a few yean ago. The record will show thM she was originally elected to the City Council on the basis of her misguided opposition to this pro­ gressive and obviously beneficial program. Mayor Gray was wrong about the' Downtown Development Authority then aad ~ she is wrong about the Maple Ridge Historical District now. 1 urge my fellow citizens to consider the'; complete story before drawing conclusions aad casting their vote on the proposed'' Historical Distria next Tuesday. Sincerely. . Jack Wahoo. ' Hastings' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 2, 1995 — Page 5 > \ 2 Letters from our readers,,, Listen to logic, not scare tactics Let's not put the cemetery issue to rest To The Editor: It looks like the Riverside Cemetery has been laid to rest again Earlier this year, a few members of the Cemetery Board attended a City Council meeting to ask the city to take over opera­ tions of the cemetery due to financial diffi­ culties. The Cemetery Board members said there arc about 2300 to 3.500 lots left to be sold at $250 per lot and $250 to open each lot and approximately 2.500 lots already sold at $250 per lot to open. There is also more than $150,000 in an endowment fund, in which the cemetery op­ erates off 'he interest that this fund accumu­ lates. But now the cemetery is starting to "dip" into this fund. My math shows that there is up to $3 million in assets at a cost of about $80,000 a year to operate lhe cemetery. It would raise the taxes only three-quarters of a mill for the city to run it. Granted, it will take awhile to receive this revenue, but this doesn't sound like loo bad of an invest­ ment. Let's look at this from a humane point of view. When this takeover was proposed to council, the city manager said the city has no legal obligation to run the cemetery, but that there may be a moral issue here. This country's laws are based on morals, doing what is right in society. Why do we bury our dead? Is it to show respect for lhe life and goodness that they have shared with us? Why is there a Memo­ rial Day parade honoring our service person­ nel who give their lives for this country? Midwife should be allowed to practice 7b The Editor: We are writing as concerned parents and lifelong residents of Hastings and the surroun­ ding area. we raised a family of six children, all of whom graduated from Hastings High School and four from college with degrees and honors. We are very proud of every one of our children. However, wc arc concerned and hurt lo see what Pennock Hospital CEO Dan Hamilton and two OBGYL'N doctors have taken on against our daughter, who graduated with cum laude honors from Nazareth College, Lansing Community College and finally from the University of Michigan with a master’s degree in nurse midwifery. She raised a family of four children during all this schooling. Mr Hamilton is busy taking in money from the elderly at Pennock Village and buying up property across the street for a good amount of money they obviously cannot use now. Because Barry County taxpayers say no. He can’t seem to acknowledge the fact that our daughter exists. While her partner was laid up, she was allowed to step in and deliver babies (which by the way is her specialty). She did a very good job. All her patients love her; and she has the backing of several other staff members at Pennock. This is the type of birthing that the good Lord meant to be — natural and comfortable for lhe husband and wife. Why then we ask’’ Can't they see beyond their greed to share her with the community. ■ She has had lo seek other hospitals to cover her patients deliveries. What has become of her hometown hospital that she so graciously served for many years while she was going to school for her degree? She worked in OB for a long time as a registered nurse; even sometimes having lo deliver babies before the attending family doctor could get to the hospital These individuals will not even discuss with her why they pulled her privileges to deliver at Pennock. The three just took it upon themselves and decided to oust her. with no written reasons, and not allowing her to speak for herself. Her father and 1 are willing lo help her fight for her privileges if need be. Il’s very disheartening to raise your children in this town and then have them treated this way All we ask is that they give she a small piece of the pie (so to speak) and be fair. There are plenty of pregnant women and enough business to spread around for all. I hope people will see our situation, having much love for our daughter, and seeing her so unhappy because she cannot do the job she was trained for here in her own hometown. Think about it. Money talks, and wc as parents are not afraid to speak out on her behalf. My husband, myself and several of our daughter's patients have tried to reach Mr. Hamilton by phone but, he refuses to talk to anyone beyond your secretary. Why not return a few calls and see how wc feel? Marlene and William Bruce I v wt> vnitno^i wctu isnrl-mH Mayor endorses historic district To The Editor: When the next edition of ’ Profiles in Courage” is written. 1 would like to nominate our own Mayor Mary Lou Gray for a promi­ nent place in the book. In July. Mayor Gray not only voted down the ordinance that would have created the Maple Ridge Historic District, but on a separate motion prudently put forth by Coun­ cilman Dave Jasperse. Gray voted against the very idea of a historic district itself. Yet at last week's Hastings City Council meeting. Mayor Gray apparently realized the error of her earlier decision and en­ thusiastically endorsed a historic district for Hastings Such an act look plenty of courage. Few politicians have lhe strength of character to reverse themselves and face the wrath of an outraged citizenry, and Gray deserves the community's congratulations both for her statesmanship as well as her wisdom in declaring publicly that a historic district would be good for Hastings No doubt due to the shortness of last Mon­ day's City Council meeting. Mayor Gray didn't have time to discuss fully Marshall's National Register Historic District, so I would like to add a few points that were not covered at the meeting last week: • • First, before applying for designation as a National Landmark District barely one year ago. Marshall operated for many years as a self-governing local historic district — much Ipke the proposed Maple Ridge Histone Distria would in Hastings. • Second, the costs of creating a National Register Distria are staggeringly expensive, largely because the federal government demands that a professional architectural historian condua a study of each and every home in the distria — at a cost of more than $1,000 per house charged either to the homeowner or to the taxpayers. • Third, the National Register Distria puls federal bureaucrats fully in control of Mar­ shall’s distria. While the local historic distria in Hastings would allow folks to paint their homes any way they want, the National Register Distria in Marshall dictates precise­ ly what colors can and must be used. Despite the formidable expense and con­ siderable loss of local control. 1 agree with Mayor Gray that there is merit in some day applying for the lofty "Landmark” Distria status such as Marshall has done. But. per­ sonally. 1 believe we should follow Marshall's wise example and first try a few years as a no­ cost. locally-operated historic distria before we ga professional historians and federal government bureaucrats involved. Mayor Gray has boldly declared that a historic distria is good for Hastings, and I believe we should follow the example of her learned counsel. Please vote "yes” for the Maple Ridge Historic Distria on Tuesday. Jeff Kaczmarczyk Hastings District would preserve neighborhoods To The Editor: j Many peupc have already suggested sound reasons for supporting the histone district on piov. 7. Could wc add one more? ♦ We live in the neighborhood between the Courthouse and Kmart plaza. We don't have that many really histone homes, but the nouses are charming and the yards are neat There are lots of swing sets and kids on bikes • We moved back to this neighborhood after pbout a 12-year absence. With development of Jhe Kmart plaza, we find that traffic has really picked up on our street. We're especially con­ cerned about the number of large trucks that put through the neighborhood. * We're not complaining about the Kmart plaza. The best part of living on our street is that it’s easy to walk everywhere, whether it’s to Kmart, downtown or to the schools. Because of the increase in traffic in the past few years, we're afraid that people will move away and things will become run down. Our neighborhood feels lhe push of commercial development on three sides right now. We feel that lhe historic distria will help protect the value of our home by recognizing the im­ portance of the neighborhood If the historic distria will help keep our neighborhood a nice place to live, then we're voting for it. Sincerely. Chuck and Tammy Pennington Don't be controlled by ordinance • To The Editor: Histone district? I for one am in favor of an all-volunteer historic district. This referendum that is being placed on the Nov. 7 ballot, for your vote to establish a ■ historic distria in a specific area, is more in1 volved than you. the voter are aware No 1 - You have a City Council that voted on the ordinance and voted "no.” No. 2 - The whole city now is asked to decide, how a segment of that same city, should spend their money and limit their per­ sonal decision* involving their property No. 3 - Isn't it just possible that those who are not involved in this historic district. may someday be put in a spot, where you would like help from other parts of this city, and I because of such action as a city-wide sole. i you too may suffer severe consequences, by a mandatory ordinance. This small group was not happy with die decision of the council, which was "no.” I would hope you residents of the city would join the council and those who live in this district who do not want to be controlled by an ordinance that could limit what you can or cannot do with your property rights If you have not read the ordinance, please read it before you vote. Then you might understand why our council voted "no" on our behalf. Please vote on Nov 7 and vote "no" to help these residents Terresa Johnson Hastings I believe that the dearly departed deserve to rest in peace with dignity. This could be done better if the city would operate the cemetery. I have worked at Riverside cemetery for two years now, and 1 am not ready to dig a grave and bury this issue. It seems to me that if we can have a write-in candidate, then why not a write-in proposal? Therefore, I ask that lhe good citizens of Hastings write on their ballots Nov. 7 "Yes Riverside" or at least let someone on the City Council know that you would like to see the Oty of Hastings operating Riverside Cemetery. Pat Simmet Grounds Maintenance. Riverside Cemetery Future deserves, historic district To The Editor: It is an honorable thing to try lo preserve our heritage and retain the quality of life as we know it in Hastings. Future generations deserve this Please join me in supporting the historic distria. Vote “yea” on Tuesday. Kathy Clarcy We must oppose effort to dictate To The Editor: This is a land of freedom of choice, not a land of dictatorship. The Historic Distria Study Committee wants to control, dictate, meddle, and sup­ press the rights to freedom of choice, concer­ ning those who oppose the local historic distria proposal. Two. yes two years of study by the Historic Distria Study committee, and they produce only one option - theirs! How naive do they think people are? They could have mentioned 3e federal distria program, which is voluntary. Surely they in two years of study have heard of it. Vote “No”! Nov. 7 on the local historic distria. , . ... Justine McLean Hastings Save the houses for our future To The Editor: 7b The Editor: A few weeks ago, Esther Walton noted the "Good Old Boys” system was alive and well in Hastings. In last week's later to the editor. Harry Adrounie. who has for too long been a part of this network, discouraged a vote for a write-in candidate because she was trying to “in­ filtrate” lhe City Council. Any questions? It's certainly clear to us that fresh faces are need­ ed in city government. Another example: During last week’s City Council meaing, Cindy Yarbrough threaten­ ed to sell her house if the historic distria pass­ ed. It was quite a performance. At the recess, but while the cameras were still on. she was clearly heard asking the mayor for a critique of her effort. Both the mayor and the city manager responded by telling her how great she did. Again, any questions? Although Peg Peurach realized the odds of any write-in candidate getting elected artlong. la alone when there are two of them. We applaud her courage for offering the peo­ ple a choice. With her master’s degree in ac­ counting, her ability to tackle problems headon. and her ability to work well with people, she would make a great mayor. We would also like to make a few observa­ tions on the proposed historic distria: 1. Those in favor have presented the facts several times and answered, in many cases to deaf ears, any criticisms to their proposal. 2. Those in favor have not once resorted to name calling (elitists, busybodies, etc.). In­ stead they have written clear, concise, educa­ tional latere in an attempt to inform. 3. We believe there were only two letters to the Banner from people who have actually had experience with a historic distria and both were in complete support. This may tell us somahing. 4. More than half lhe people in the proposed distna signed the paition in favor of the distria. and in all cases, this did not include both spouses of a household. If the people w:thm the distna support it. it seem* to us. we who are outside the distria should also support it. 5. We are also puzzled by the inference that the proponents want to control others, as though the supporters of the proposal live in another community or on another plana. They don’t; they live in the distria and are subjea to exactly the same rules as everyone else. They are clearly interested in what is good for Hastings. 6. This proposed historic distria is clearly a vote for the "little guy," not the opposite. This proposal gives you. not some big institu­ tion or the "old boys nawork” some control over your own neighborhood. In conclusion, don't be like the O.J. Simp­ son jury: “I've got my mind made up. don't confuse me with the facts.” Sit down, analyze the whole picture, and hopefully logic and reason will win over scare tactics. Jerry and Karen Eckman Hastings Tale of 2 cities favors a district 7b The Editor: of a formal ordinance and the rhetoric of those afraid of change ga in the way of the facts. The current debate on the Maple Ridge Some interesting observations regarding Historic Distria should be pretty simple. Fenton and Holly, two small towns near Flint The ordinance needs to have teeth lo en­ where I was raised: force it. Traffic and criminal laws have the 1. Holly has a Downtown Historic Distria, right to levy fines, and ordinances need to Fenton does not. also. So what’s the fuss? 2. Fenton leveled most of their downtown The distrct can only serve the good of the some 20 years ago to build a strif sail. Holly city: did not. 1. It will preserve the character of the city 3. Holly's Historical Distria preserved by preventing drastic changes in an interesting several large Victorian homes and businesses. neighborhood. 4. Fenton's strip mall went bankrupt and is 2. It will increase property values. (Your largely vacant. house will be worth more money when you 5. Holly's Historical Distria draws tourist sell it). dollars and national interest year around. 3. If you decide to make external im­ So which is better for Hastings? provements, free advice will be provided I urge you to vote yes for the Maple Ridge when you apply for a builders permit. (ReHistone Distria. quired any way.) Mike and Sandy Ponsetto Other aspects of the distria are beneficial, Hastings but these real facts are the impaa on our lives and our homes. Please don't kt the confusion ।,; x ... . ,5 Call it nostolgia if you want, but I will soon be leaving the Hastings area, for Mexico. Since I grew up on Green Street. I have a fondness for the old houses. 1 hope that when we come back that the area will still be preserved and protected - Hastings just won't be the same for my children if they aren't able to enjoy the sense of history that is given to the area by lhe old houses. Save the houses, for my children and yours! Ruth Abbott Hastings All we seek is independence 7b The Editor: Per the historic distria issue: What we ask is simple independence. the right to be left alone You remember in­ dependence. don't you? "Free from the in­ fluence. guidance, or control of another or others'' (American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, sixth printing). Why would you limit our independence? To preserve our homes, you say? They're our homes. If you want to "influence, guide or control " our homes, then be honest about it and buy them from us. Or tty: we do love our homes. Or if preser­ ving our homes is so important to you, then reward us for preserving our homes. Don’t take away our independence. That trick has been tried by tyrants down through history and found only to produce rebellion. Oh. I know. This silly ordinance doesn’t compare to the tea tax of King George. But then independence is never lost in one fell swoop. It is given away in little bits to buy lit­ tle comforts. What we ask for is simple independence. Support solid for historic district 7b The Editor: 1 am writing in support of a "yes" vote on the proposed historic distria. When the first Historic Distria Committee, appointed by the City Council, conducted a survey of the proposed distria. more than 120 property owners signed a "yes" petition. Fewer than 40 signed a “no” pailton in over 10 months of paitioning by opponents of the historic distria. That’s more than 3 to I in favor of establishing the distria. When City Council voted not to establish a historic distria. Friends of the Maple Ridge Historic Distria collected more than the 614 signatures needed to put the question on lhe ballot. This may not seem like a lot of signatures, but more than 600 in a city of 6.500 or so is close to 10 percent of the entire city population. Not 10 percent of the people w ho vote or even 10 percent of the registered voters, but 10 percent of every woman, man and child in Hastings. Today when barely 20-30 percent of registered voters even bother to vote. 10 percent of everybody is a signifi­ cant number. The people of Hastings have said "yes” On Nov 7 vote "yes” on the Histone District Kay Loftus Hastings Council members’ conduct unbelievable 7b The Editor: DiMier I couldn’t believe what I was seeing and hearing in front of me at the Hastings City Council meaing Monday night. Oa. 23. It was disgusting to see a member of the Ci­ ty Council become hysterical, screaming and gesturing to make political hay. indicating that she was representing 40 Fourth Ward citizens. I wonder who is representing the I.OftOplus regioered «<«> of lh.1 ward. I believe that all council members should look al things in an objeaive manner and make decisions based on what's best for ail citizens of the city - of course, making sure that they follow the wishes of the majority of the people they represent, not a small minority. Al the same meeting, she wants to change the new charter that was written by and ap­ proved by the citizens of Hastings, so that an incumbent can ga one of the new appoint­ ments. Again, disbelief Hysteria has no place in city government. Unprofessional condua is not pretty to observe. Look at the “whole picture” and take aaion that will benefit the entire city, not just one individual or 40. La me quote Maureen Ketchum..."Lec­ ture yourself. ” “Give it a rest.” La’s give Maureen a long rest. Elect Deb Dorcy Tuesday, Nov. 7, as the next Fourth Ward council member Agnes Adrounie Hastings District would affect Hastings Schools 7b The Editor: This later is being written because Lhe Board of Education trustees of the Hastings Area School System feel a sense of respon­ sibility to comment on the potential impaa that the proposed Maple Ridge Historic Distria could have on all residents of the Hastings Area School Distria. The faas are that if the proposed Historic Distria ordinance is approved on Nov. 7, the Hastings Area School System will be included in the distria and will be subjea to the provi­ sions of the proposed ordinance. Consequent­ ly. as the board starts the construction of the new facilities approved in the recent bond election, plans to some of those facilities, as well as fixture changes to existing facilities in the distria. will have to be approved by the Historic Distria Commission. Depending on the rulings of the commis­ sion. the anticipated expenses of building modifications may be increased. Further­ more. if there are unanticipated or extra cost increases that impaa the board's budga, there may be financial ramifications for the school distria's taxpayers. The board members are supportive of main­ taining historical buildings and believe in the importance of such an effort to the quality of life in a community. The trustees are not tak­ ing a position regarding the upcoming referendum, but wish to keep the public in­ formed as to iiow the proposed historic distria could affea our schools. As with all issues that come before the peo­ ple in a democracy. H is important for everyone to become fully informed about the issues and then to vote. The Board of Educa­ tion Trustees encourge all Hastings residents to do that for the Nov. 7 elcctior Sincerely. Patricia Endsley. Kimberly Alderson. Colin Cruttenden. Michael Hubert. Ray Rose. Don Myers. Thomas Groos Trustees of the Hastings Board of Education No logical reason for midwife’s removal 7b The Editor: Concerning the decision at Pennock Hospital to remove the privileges of Vicki Landes to praaice in the hospital: As a patient of Vicki’s. I have some thoughts on the sub­ ject that I would like to see addressed. My husband and I decided to have our baby at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, instead of Grand Rapids. We live m the Wayland area and most hospitals are an equal distance from our home In the process of looking for a caregiver we concentrated on the Hastings area, thinking that in a city smaller than Grand Rapids, our care would be more per­ sonalized. We also very much like lhe idea of a midwife, and were pleased to find one that praaiced through Pennock Hospital. We have been more than happy with the care we have received so far. Vicki has ex­ plained things to us and answered our ques­ tions thoroughly Wc are also attending her childbirth classes and have found them to be informative. She is knowledgable and has a way of explaining things so that ordinary peo­ ple can understand easily. All the experiences we've had with lhe hospital itself, so far have been pleasant. Bui now. with only about two months left to go until our due date, it has come to our attention that some of the doctors didn’t fed like work­ ing with a midwife, so they got together and decided that they would not. As far as I am to understand this, there weren't any logical reasons to back up this decision. What about all the patients left hanging? We have been seeing the same person since we found out we were expecting, and now. so close to the end. the person we've built a rela­ tionship of trust and confidence with, may not be the person there for the delivery. We are left feeling very angry and disap­ pointed because our choice of a caregiver has been taken away. Is this putting lhe patient's interests first, or is it putting them at risk? It's the same beaurocracy that you find at »he larger hospitals in the bigger cities, very unfeeling and impersonal. At this point, we are starting to regret the choice wc made lo come to Pennock, not because of the care wc have received, but because of the irrational decisions and aaions of hospital administration. Alan and Terri Arbanas Wayland �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 2, 1995 Thelma E. Eduards SHELBY SHORES. ALABAMA - Robert Ellis Faulkner, 85, of Shelby Shores, Alabama and formerly of Deiton, passed away ou Friday October 27. 1995. He was born on May 22, 1910 in Delton. Mr. Faulkner represented his Western Michigan district in the Michigan Legislature (1950-52) and the Michigan Senate (1952-60). He owned variety stores in Coloma, Berrien Springs and other Michigan towns. He was married to Juanita Mitchell, who preceded him in death. Mr. Faulkner came to Alabama in 1971 and later married Mary C. Painter of Birmingham, Alabama. They moved to Ft. Myers, Florida, where they lived for 13 years before returning to Alabama in 1986. Surviving are his wife, Mary; daughter, Linda Drullmger of Boulder, Colorado; two sons, David of Frisscllburg, Maryland and Robert M. of Travers City; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brother, Arnold of Berrien Springs; several nieces and nephews; three stepdaughters and their children. Private Memorial Services were field at his home in Shelby Shores. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or a Charity of Your Choice. HASTINGS - Thelma E. Edwards, 89, Hast­ ings and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on Tuesday October 24,1995 al TenderCare of Hastings. She was bom on July 22, 1906 in Sunfield, the daughter of William and Verna (Shaffer) Cheat. She attended Sunfield High School and retired from lhe Battle Creek Sanitorium. Mrs. Edwards was a member of the Urban­ dale Baptist Church. She married Kenneth Lancaster in 1922, the marriage ended in divorce. She married James Edwards, he past away in 1978. She was also preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Winnie (Lancaster)and Jack Foote of Hastings; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren. Graveside Services were held on Saturday October 28, 1995 at the Sunfield Cemetery with Reverend Russell Sarver officiating. Burial was in Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were me je by Maple Valley Chapel. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. D.C.E Becky Oexter. Pn> granVYouth Director Thursday. Nov. 2 - 3:00 p.m. Cadeoc Choir (5<h & 6th grade girt*); 3:30-4:30 pm Rehearsal for Christmas Musical. 7:00 p.m. Church Life Committee. 7:00 p.m Aduh Chrri- WoMlup ^loaelke^.,. at the Church of Vour Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar WOp.m.; Wedneaday Prayer Bible FREEPORT CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. Vernon L Macy, in­ terim pastor. (616) 948-4276. Sun­ day aervKes: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Morning Worship II a.m.; Prayer Service Thursday. 7 p m WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her Church Service 10:30. 83 of the Gary Smalley senes "Hidden Keys lo Loving Relation ships" NURSERY PROVIDED Friday. Nov. 3 - 7:30 p.m. Middle GOD. 1674 West State Road. High Youth Fellowship meet* for retreat and "lock in" Saturday. Nov 4 - 10:30 a.m. "Lock-in" Wanhip 10:43 am. Nunery pro- ends. Sunday. No*. 5 - 8:00 a.m. Choir rehearsal. 9:30 a.m and p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 11 00 a m Morning Worship (9:30 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible' Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided for both services. 950 am Church School for all age*. 10:30 a.tn Qua (ape* 6-12); Youth Mituttne* HASTINGS ASSEMBLY PLKASANTVIEW OF FAMILY CHUBCH. 2401 Ucev Howl. Dowling. Ml 490S0 P.ilor Ssphen Wrighi <6I6> 75S-302I ctenh phone. (616) 945-9200 Youth BABRY CO. CHUlltH^or CHBBT. 541 N. MidufM An,, Hauap. Ml 49O5I Soodiy Ser- ’-----n.ki. —-- ------- in . m u/ew- Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m.. Prayer time: Wednesdays, 7:00 __________ _____(3,year* ______ p.m. Awana Program old ™k> Wednextayi. fc jo-S Teen 7th-l2rti . . chip 11 S.B.. Evening Service* 6 Norman Herron, Minister ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferwu. Maura SflO INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9.30 Morning Evening Worship, 6:00 p.m.. Worship; 7:00 p.m. Can for locahon - 623-3110. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667. Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. . Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a for more details. "Let's Build an Ark" Sunday School Drive. Sept. 10 thru Oct. 29. Games, prizes and lots of fan. Everyone welcome. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E- Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kevin Shockey. Senior ■go. ia.vwa.iM. Service. Jr. Church GRACE BIBLE CHURCH. (Formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Sen tees 9:^Ajn.. Bible Morning Worshi Youth meeting w Barb Kimpic 945-91:6. 6:30 p.m. Bible study for all. Thursday 7:30 Sharing you.- Faith. October 22 25 Pastors working Retreat, everyone welcome ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infermation call 948-9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101. St. Andrew's is a pan of the Independeni Anglican Church WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Room; 11:20 a.m. Children'• Church; 4:00 p.m. Stephen Minuter*' Alumni Potluck at Mar­ jory Richards' home. NO YOUTH FELLOWSHIP MEETINGS TONIGHT Monday. Nov 6 - 7:00 tee; 7:00 p.m "Rainbow*". Tues­ day. Nov. 7 - 7:00p.m. Circle 89 Dining Room; 7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministers; 7:15 p.m. Circle fl Ixxingc Wednesday. Nov. 8 - 7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Father Gale Johnson Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Kaihy Count, choir director. Son- School; 10:45 a.m. Morning wor­ ship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship; Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. meeting, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. QU1MBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge. (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 -a.m.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday, 4 p.m. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH, Corner Stale Rd., and Boltwood Si.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail, Associate Pastor; Rev Tod Clark. Youth Pastor Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services - a.m. Morning Worship. 6 p.m. Evening activities. Wednesday 7 p.m. — dure group* in various homes. Contact church office for info on these Prayer ind Bible study at the church. meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. lo 8:00 THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Amen. Ptator. 5:15 p.m. al Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Men's Breakfast will be meeting lhe third 945 5365 -- ——-r w v- a nr-a up to. 4th NASHVILLE AREA e----- a— a—i— • st. cy.ils Church office phone 948-2549. 10:45 a.m. Sunday Children’s hurch Tuesday prayer and share unrv.ava.ni. weonesuay evening ktvkc 6:30 p.m. Youth group CHUBCH. Wedncsday 6 jo p m BerthaJ. Shafer| I BRISTOL LAKE - Bertha J. Shafer, 69, Bristol Lake and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on Sunday October 29, 1995 at Evergreen Manor. She was born on May 22, 1926 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Kenneth and Sarah (Henrixson) Rogers She moved to Bristol Lake in 1953 from Battle Creek. She graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1944. Mrs. Shafer was employed at Post Cereals, Kellogg Company, Ralston, By Cotton Dress Shop, at Soda Bar, at Sullivan Dairy, and by Michigan National Bank. She enjoyed babysitting, grandchildren, making, afghans, crocheting, making booties for Thornapple Manor, playing organ and vacationing and taking rides in West Michigan. She assisted her husband with woodcrafts. She was known as an excellent baker of Apple Pies. She married Jay Harrison Shafer on Novem­ ber 16, 1946 in Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jay Harrison Shafer in 1993; grand­ daughter, Lisa Shafer. Surviving are her sons, David J. Shafer of Bristol Lake and Jay Shafer, Jr. of Three Riven; four grandchildren, Chris, Justin, Tim and Jenny Shafer; one great grandchild, Zachary Shafer; brothers, Wendell Wolfe of East Leroy and Duane Wolfe of Hilliard, Ohio; sister, Eilean Mitchell of Battle Creek. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday November 1,1995 at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek with Reverend Doctor Kingery Clingenpeel officiating. Burial was in Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Association or Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Burdette M. “Mike” Kidder \ HASTINGS - Bunlelte M. “Mike" Kidder, 68. of Hutings, passed away on Saturday October 28, 1993 at Pennock Hospital in Hutings. He wu born on May 23, 1932 in Hutings, the ion of Eugene & Gertrude (Kircher) Kidder. He wu a life-long Hutings area resident and attended Hastings Schools. He wu a United States Anny Veteran serving from 1955 until 1961. He wu married to Barbara Bowerman & Luella Reed, the marriages ending in divorce. He wu then married to Marilyn L. (Grinnell) Elliott on January 30, 1971. Mr. Kidder wu employed at lhe Bradford­ White Corp<ntioe.4n Middleville for 27 yean, retiring in 1992, He previously worked for the former Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company in Hutings and lhe former Royal Coach Company in Hastings. He wua memberof the Word Of Faith and a retiree member of Union Local f1002 U.A.W He has lived at his present address since 1971 and enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fish­ ing. He wu a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lawrence Kidder, brother-in-law, Harvey Urias. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn; three daughters, Vickie Moore of Hastings, Cindy Smith of Douglasville, Georgia, Valerie Daman of Battle Creek; two sons & wives, Quinton A Teresa Elliott of Hastings, George A Deb Elliott of Hutings; 13 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 4 sisters, Arloa Newton of Hastings, Doris Swan of Hastings, Inna Patlerer of Battle Creek, Bornie Edwards of Spring­ hill, Florida; brother, Eugene Kidder, Jr. of Hutings; sister-in-law, Ruth Kidder of Hut­ ings; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held on Tuesday October 31. 1995 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverends David Garrett and Jeff Arnett officiating. Burial wu at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Blodgett Hospital Cardiac Care Unit of Grand Rapids Arrangements were made by Wren Fureral Home of Hastings. Georgia M. Hammond| Edward D. Fisher HASTINGS - Georgia M Hammond, 83, Hastings, passed away on Tuesday October 24, 1995 at her residence. She was born on February 22,1912 in Balti­ more Township, the daughter of George Washington Rickie and Mae Edith (DeGraw) Austin. She wu raised in Hope Township Barry County by Edison Ray and Iva Dorcas (Brown) Newton and attended the Cedar Creek and Hinds Schools. Mrs. Hammond was a homemaker and loved her children, grandchildren and great grand­ children. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, crochetting, reading, quilting, sewing, loved her cats and spending lime al their cabin in Northern Michigan. She wu also a member of the Cedar Creek Cemetery Circle. She wu a member of the Cedar Creek Bible Church having taught Sunday School and working in the nursery. Earlier years she attended the Methodist Church at the Hender­ shot School. She wu married to Orville Hammond on November 27, 1935 and they would have observed 60 years on this date. They have lived at the same addreu since their marriage. Mrs. Hammond wu preceded in death by her parents; foster parents, sister. Surviving are her husband, Orville; daught­ ers, Shirley (Robert) Case, Irene (William) Lake; sons, Claude E. (Marie) Hammond, Donald Hammond; a very special friend, Bessie Easey, all of Hutings; nine grandchil­ dren; twenty-one great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday October 26,1995 from 9:00am-9:00pm al the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Funeral Services will be held on Friday October 27,1995 u 11:00am at the Williams Fu^-ral Home in Delton with Pastor Brent Branham officiating. Burial will be at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar Creek Bible Church or Barry Communi­ ty Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. | Jeamette L. Noteboom Kennedy | BATTLE CREEK - Jeannette L. Noteboom Kennedy, 82, Battle Creek, passed away on Monday October 23, 1995 at her residence. Sbe wu born on June 25,1913 in Sioux City, Irrwa, the daughter of the late Ole and Hattie (Dahl) Nelson. She moved to South Dakota in 1917 and to Baffle Creek in 1936. Mrs. Kennedy attended Aggie College in Brookings South Dakota. She worked at Spiegel's in Battle Creek u Credit Manager and later u an Accountant at Wesh Accounting Service in Marshall. Sbe married Lester Noteboom in 1929, they divorced in 1951. She married Kenneth Kennedy in 1952, be preceded her in death in September 1982. Sbe enjoyed gardening, reading, travel and dancing. She wu always known for her sente of humor. She wu also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, two Siners. Surviving are her daughters, Luella Aken of Melboura Beach, Florida and Audrey Uldriks of Battle Creek; sons, Larry Noteboom of Dowling and Junes Noteboom of Hastings; 10 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth Nelson of Hutings and Norman Nelson of Sooth Dakota. Funeral Services will be held oo Thursday November 2, 1995 at 1:00pm at the FarieyEsus Funeral Home in Battle Creek with the Reverend Jeff Worden officiating. Burial will be in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice Care of the Audubon Society. Arrangements were made by Farley-Estes Funeral Home in Battle Creek. |________Randi Lee Thomas________ | catholic Father. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family kJ. 7<n’ nrn Adulu l>nwr ■ Fiber. A nu»x» GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Hastings. Sunday Mau 9:30 a.m. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Nov 5 - 8 00 and 10:45 a m Holy CHURCH OF THE CHURCH, meeting at Maple NAZARENE, 1716 North Braud Valley High School. Pastor Don (ail ages). 5:00 Youth Choir; 6:00 way. Randall Hartman, Pastor Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Hidden Keys Thursday. Nov. 2 — Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship 6 30 Children's Choir. 7:00 Adven­ Tune Before the Service. Nursery, turer*. 7 00 Aduh choir and children's ministry, youth group, Christmas choir. 8:00 AA Satur­ aduh small group ministry, leader day. Nov 4 — I0 00 Catechism 2; 8:00 NA Monday. Nov 6 - 7:00 Children Stewardship Comm Tuesday. Nov 7 — 7 00 Shepherd Comm Wednesday. Nov 8 - 10:00 The Church Page is Paid for by Wordwalcbers. 7:00 Education The Hastings Banner, the Churches Comm Staff Supp Comm and these local Businesses: HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Gretn and Church streets. Dr HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN. FA Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hastings and Lake Odessa Holtenhrck. Director of Chrvjian Education Craig Slapcrt. Musk WMN FUNERAL HOME Coordinator and Organist Church Hastings phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building *ith elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service os er FLEXFA1 INCORPORATED WBCH FM AM at 10:30 a m of Hutlnqs SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 a.m . Coffee Fellowship 10:30 RATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS a m . Worship 1100 a m —with Member F.D.I.C. child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER ages 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship 1952 N Broadway - Hastings 5 30 p m WEDNESDAYS Fami ly Church Night — Prepared light meal 6 00 p.m . Bible Study and BOSLEY PHARMACY Activities for Kids 6 45 p m . First "Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jsfferaon — 945-3429 Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages THURSDAY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Children s Choir 4 00 p m . Youth Hastings, Michigan Handbells 4 30pm . Adult Hand bell Choir 6 30 pm. Chancel Choir 7 30 p m Wednesday . Nov HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 8 — Presentation by Nancy 770 Cook Rd — Hast Inga, Michigan Lightfoot. United Methodist Mts- tJoTJ? T«- » Hou«™ I Nuh.dk Mary A. Spencer HASTINGS - Mary A. Spencer, 88, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Sunday October 29,1995 at Thcrnapple Manor in Hastings She wu bora on December 2, 1906 in McHenry, Illinois, the daughter of Eugene & Edith (Averill) Perkins. She wrs raised in the Big Rapids area and attended schools there. She went on to attend Ferris Institute. She wu married to Edgar Spencer in 1964, he passed away in 1978. She came to Hutings in 1978 from the Lansing area. Mrs. Spencer wu employed al the Michigan Millers Insurance Company in Lansing for 29 years, retiring in 1970. She had previously been with the Pioneer News in Big Rapids u a columnist tor 5 years. She was a member of the Hastings Free Methodist Church and a member of the Church Golden Agers. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Morgan; brother, James Perkins; her beloved kitty cat for 18 years, “Grey Boy". Surviving her are two sons and wives, James & Ann Bower of Sheridan and Duane i Susan Bower of Hutings; daughter and husband. Marilynn A James Granger of Cheboygan; 8 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren. Cemetery Chapel Services will be held on Thursday November 2, 1995 at 2:30pm at the East Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Okemos with lhe Reverend Donald Brail officiating. Burial will be at East Lawn Memory Gardens in Okemos. Memorial contributions may be made to Hutings Free Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. FREEPORT - Randi Lee Thomas. 6, of Free­ port, pasted away on Sunday October29,1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She wu born on August 12, 1989 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of George K. & Patricia L. (Wheeler) Thomas She wu raised in Freeport/Hutings areu and attended McFall Pre-School in Middleville and wu presently attending the Kcn-O-Shay Elementary School in Grand Rapids. Randi enjoyed horseback riding and wu a member of the Kent Special Riding Program. She loved airplanes and taking airplane rides and loved to fish. She wu preceded in death by an infant brother, Edward Kenith “Eddie” Thomas on September 22, 1986; maternal grandfather, Edward Wheeler, paternal grandfather, J. Kenith Thomu; paternal great grandfather. Stanley Smith. Surviving are her parents, Patricia and George Thomu of Freeport; sister. Jessica Ann Thomu, age 3, at home; paternal grandmother, Edith Thomu of Freeport; maternal grand­ mother, Anna Wheeler of Comstock Park; paternal great grandparents, Esther A Clifford Converse, Sr. of Hastings; paternal great grandmother, Gertrude Smith of Bradenton. Florida; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be held on Thursday Novem­ ber 2,1995 at 11 :00am at Wren Funeral Home with Reverned Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Make A Wish Foundation, Kent Special Riding Program, DeVos Children’s Hospital Unit/ Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Clinic al Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. KALAMAZOO - Edward D. Filter, 74, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Friday October 27, 1995. He wu born on November 15. 1920 In Woodland, the son of the late Walter and Sarah (Baitinger) fisher. He a (tended Western State Teacters College (WMU) where he wu affiliated with Kappa Rho Sigma. During World War n, he served in the Army Air Corp and the Corp of Engineers. Mr. Fisher wu a member of the Zion Luthe­ ran Church where be served u a trustee and member ot the Building Committee, he wu a member of the Kalamazoo E Iks Lodge #50 aad worked for Miller-Davis Company u a Project Manager for 36 years retiring in 1983. He was married to Martha J. Fellows txt March 23. 1946. Surviving are his wife, Martha; sons, Steve B. (Linda) Fisher of Lexington, Kentucky and Thomu Fisher of Portage; five grandchildren; aunt, Margaret Baitinger of Woodland; several cousins. Services were held on Monday October 30, 1995 st the Zion Lutheran Church in Kalamazoo interment wu in Prairie Home Cemetery in Rid (land. Memorial contributions may be made lo the American Heart Association, Zion Lutheran Church or the Charity of One's Choice. Arrangements were made by Langeland Memorial Chapel in Kalamazoo. |Joseph A. Fryman| WOODLAND - Joseph A. Vroman, 93, at Woodland, passed away on Saturday October 28, 1995 at his residence. He wu born on February 24, 1902 in Belgium, the son of Odiel and Augusta (Vadromme) Vroman. He immigrated to the United Statea in 1919 and moved from Batile Creek to Woodland in 1939. Mr. Vroman wu employed at Lake Odeasa Machine Products for many yean, retiring in 1982. He married Buraice Deyarmond in 1970 la Lake Odeau. He wu a member at the Zion Ludteran Church in Woodland, past member at the Woodland Fire Department and was an avid bowler and fisherman. He wu preceded in death by one daughter, Margaret Wagner, two sons, Keith and Jteepb; one grandson, Lany Vroman; two brotten, Maurice and MitchelL Surviving are his wife, Burnice; one aon, Gilbert (Joyce) VMM df Saranac; <m daughter, Martha (AMOMM# Livonia; two daughters-in-law, Marjorie Vroman and Ada Dennie both of Lake Odesu; 21 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchil­ dren; 3 great great great grandchiIdren; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday October31,1995 at the Zion Lttteran Church in Woodland with Reverend Alan Sellman officiating. Burial wu in Woodland Memorial Part:. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Jean £ (Gearhart) Graham ■ VERMONTVILLE - Jean E. (Gearhart) Graham, 81, Vermontville, passed away on Friday October 27, 1995 u TenderCare of Hutings. She was bora on October 17,1914 in Fulton, tlie daughter of Leon and Mary (Buras) Roberts. She graduated from Vermontville High School and lived in Vermontville most of her life. Mrs. Graham wu a homemaker who enjoyed reading, crocheting and flower gardening. She belonged lo lhe Kalamo Eutera Star, the Vermontville United Methodist Church, and lheKTW Auxiliary in Nashville. She wu preceded in death by ter husband. George Graham in 1990. Surviving arc her children, Richard Gearhart of Gladstone. David (Marylyn) Gearhart of Lansing, and (Georgia) (Dale) Fox of Hastings; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Greenman of Vicksburg and Roberta HUI of Owosso. Funeral Services were held on Monday October 30, 1995 at the Maple Valley Chapel with Reverend Jeff Bowman officiating. Burial wu in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel. Russell E. Barnum BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA - Russell E Barnum, 96, Bonita Springs, Florida and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Wednes­ day October 25, 1995 at his residence. He was bora on September 27.1899, the son of Walter and Jennie (Lee) Barnum. He moved to Florida in 1989 from Dexter. He served in the United Stales Navy during World War I and he worked u a Tool A Die Maker in the automotive industry. Mr. Barnum wu a life member of the Ameri­ can Legion and VFW Post 4254. Surviving are his wife, Florence (Balensky) Barnum of Bomia Springs, Florida; sons, John Johnson Jr. of Bonita Springs. Florida, George S Johnson of Naples, Florida; sisters Margaret Doyle of Kalamazoo, Mary Fox of Oriando, Florida; many nieces and nephews. Graveside Services were held on Saturday October 28.1995 at Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township. Arrangements were nude by Gintech Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 2. 1995 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... By Joyce F. Weinbrechl Guest Reporter Woodland Township Board held its meeting on Oct. 23. The fire department reported four runs, three assists. Terry Geiger presented in­ formation on the road tai revenue sharing for­ mula and said he feels it will be better than that of the past. The board approved hiring an exterminator to remove the bees that have taken over the northwest comer of the Historic Town Hall Crabapple trees have been planted at the cemetery and they are working on the fall cleanup. The Lions Club held Ladies Night on Tues­ day. Oct. 24. They served a chicken and Swiss steak dinner to 33 persons. Brian Reynolds. Barry County Surveyor and his son. Louis, spoke about the history of county surveying and the original monuments used. This might be a wooden picket, or a pile of stones or a mark on two trees The early ones made of wood or marked on trees have disappeared. Indians took great pleasure in destroying the white man's marks. Slones, broken bricks, and metal stakes have survived much better. The county is remeasuring and re-establishing the lines bas­ ed on the known markers. The Las Vegas lottery made $1,810. Sally Mennell of Hastings was the winner. Zion Lutheran Church is holding a ham din­ ner Nov. 4. from 4:30 until 7 p.m. to benefit Lakewood Habitat for Humanity. This is a free-will offering and the public is invited to attend and help The Woodland United Methodist Church held a bazaar Saturday. Oct. 28. It was a suc­ cessful event. They had crafts, a bake sale and a luncheon of chili, broccoli-cheese soup, assorted sandwiches, beverages and cake. The Women's Missionary Fellowship of Kilpatrick Church will hold its monthly lun­ cheon Wednesday. Nov. 8, al noon. This is a free-will offering. The public is invited. Hildred Chase is the hostess this month. Lillian Vandecar and her sister Beatrice Rogers attended a turkey supper with Ethel Dickinson, a friend of Beatrice. Saturday, Oct. 29. at the Gresham United Methodist Church The community of Gresham and this church have a long history, which dates back to the early settlement of the area. The church is well over 100 years old. The Barry County Historical Society held its 31st annual banquet at the Middle Villa Oct. 19. Jerry Morion was the featured speaker. His slide program “From Michigan, U.S.A, to Romania" showed several Barry County residents, including Lawrence Chase of Coats Grove. He made comparisons noting the simiariities and the differences between rural people in Michigan nd Romania. Frank and Joyce Weinbrecht and grandson Jerald Clark visited former Woodlandae Dr. Jeanne Fisher at her home in Grand Rapids. Ohio, where they rode the canal boot <m the restored Miami and Erie Canal The boot, a reproduction, is towed by a team of mules walking on the towpath between the canal and the Maumee River. The Lakewood United Methodist Church is holding a series of Evangelistic services beginning Sunday, Nov. 5. at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Services in the scries will be held Mon­ day. Nov. 6; Tuesday. Nov. 7 and Wednes­ day, Nov. 8. al 7 p.m. Uncle Bob the Clown will be there for the children up through sixth grade during this scries of meetings. Dr. Ge&sel Berry will conduct the meetings. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet on Thursday. Nov, 19. at Lake Manor. The program will be about Indians. Zion Lutheran Church packed more than 40 quilts to send lo Lutheran World Relief. Ten or twelve were saved to meet the needs of local persons. Bill and Margaret Brodbeck went to Frankenmuth to visit a friend and had a fun day of shopping in the unique village. Their daughter and family, Mary Lou. John and son. Jack Schmitt, were at the Brodbecks for Sunday dinner. Joseph Froman passed away Saturday. Oct. 29. The funeral was held Tuesday. Oct. 31. from the Zion Lutheran Church. Ruth Jordan Niethammer is a resident at Thomapple Manor. She is showing some im­ provement. but is still very weak. Cards would be welcome. Send them to Ruth Niethammer. Thomapple Manner, 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. Cathy Lucas will be in Atlanta for an in­ definite lime and I will be doing the Woodland News until further notice. I need your help. Let me know the scheduled events and family happenings. I can be reached at 948-4881 on Tuesday and Thursday (there is an answering machine on that number) or at 945-5471 on Monday morning and in lhe evenings. Tweufy-four anlzu and craftsmen from Hastings will be pan of the more than 100 artists and craftsmen from more than 20 West Michigan communities al the Barry County Homemakers annual Christmas Bazaar Sattsday. Nov. 4. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m a the Hastings Middle School This year's bazaar will be different, said co-chair Marge Barcroft. "Many never before The event is hosted by their children Gary and Joyce Gibson. Brenda Chandler. Ty and Marie McKibbin. Larry McKibbin. Karen and Jim Whitney and Susan and El win Bender. The Gibsons have five grandchildren. The McKibbins have seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. No gifts, please, but any photos to share or written memories would be appreciated. DeAnn Lcnae Price and Matthew Terry Healy were united in marriage on July 15. 1995 at the First Uniud Methodist Church of Grand Ledge Rev Barbara Smith Jang of totaled the double-nng ceremony before 175 guests Parents of the bode arc Devere and Carla Price of Grand Ledge Parents of the bridegroom are Benjamin and Pamela Healy of Dowling. 7 The bnde wore a white satin gown with the ; bodice accented with sequins and pearls. The ' full length skirt and train were trimmed with lace. She earned a cascading bouquet of magenta and white roses, carnations, baby’s breath, and ivy. Stacy Cardwell of Grand Ledge was maid of honor She wore a deep purple satin gown accented with a lace bodice, and carried a bouquet of long stemmed magenta roses Bridesmaids, similarly attired, were Michele Price of Lansing, sister-in-law of the bride, and Knsten Sparks of New Jersey Best man was Dan Walden of Dowling Groomsmen were Thomas Price, brother of the bnde. of Lansing, and Jason Healy, brother of the groom, of Dowling. Ushers were Schad Sparks of New Jersey, and Jim Brandt of Lacey. A reception was held at the Tartan Room at The Royal Scot in Lansing. Serving as host and hostess were Dennis and Diane Hettinger of Grand Ledge. The newlyweds honeymooned at Pine Ar­ bour. They now reside in their new home in Battle Creek memorabilia. Admission is free and profits are used tor scbolatshlps to MSUs College Week and Florence Gillespie will be celebrating her 86th birthday. Friends and family are invited to an open house for Florence at the home of her daughter Laura Mann. 6330 Bedford (M-37). Hastings from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday. Nov. 4. 1995. No gifts please. Cards or your presence will make her day. leadership training. Parking is available in the lol behind the school. Alene Hamilton Is co-chair of lhe event with Barcroft Hamilton is in charge of set­ up and the bazaar event, including signs and parking. Barcroft is in charge of booth reser­ Joneses to celebrate 50th anniversary Paul and Adriana Jones will be celebrating their 50th anniversary with an open house hosted by their four daughters and families on Saturday. Nov. 4 from 4-6 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall. M-43, Hastings Paul married the former Adriana deSimone at her parents home in Naples. Italy on Oct. 27. 1945. In 1947, they left Italy to come to lhe United Slates where they eventually settl­ ed and still reside at Fine Lake since 1954. Please join the family and friends on this special day Wertmans to mark golden anniversary Olivarris to observe 16th anniversary A golden wedding anniversary was celebrated on October 14 by Wellington and Helen (Busiance) Wertman of Delton The occasion was marked by a family dinner. The couple's children arc Michael and April Wertman of Delton and Lee and Nancy McCormick of Grandville. The Wertmans have five grandchildren. Frank and Sheila Olivarri will be celebrating 16 wonderful year's of marriage on Nov. 5. 1995. The Olivarri's recently moved to Delton from Lansing. Frank was raised in Orangeville and cur­ rently works for BJ Hydraulics. Sheila was raised in Lansing and curmtly Mays at home to care for their three daughters. Melissa Ann. Ericka Lynn, and Michelle Marie. May Frank and Sheila’s special day be blessed with God’s happiness and let their love continue to grow . sold types of Items will be here this year." The computer age is here as children's books will be printed with any child's name and then bound right at lhe bazaar, sbe said. Another modern innovation is personal­ ized drinking mugs or T-shirts. Your fa­ vorite photos can be printed on them or pic­ tures can be taken nght al the bazaar. Steve and Mary Adams will have butterfly bouses which look cute in flower garden and they really work. The Adams say butter­ flies love lo rest there. They'll have bat bones and bird bouses too. Jackie Hanner has two-feel high letters, pained and processed tor outdoor use. Spell out your name for your yard, bare or busi­ ness. Sbe also has eight-inch tail numbers for homes or yard signs. There will be more Jewelry this year »»duding gold and silver creations, beads of all'aids. Cheryl Huntley will have porcelain dons and Louise Belan. formerly of Hastings and now of Battle Creek, will have large ceramic dolls and lamps. Including shadow box lamps. The Jordans will have hummingbird lamps. Two booths will feature quilted items from tablecloths, runners and wall hangings to baby and full-sized quilts. Homemade soaps, bath oils will be gift­ packaged as well as nv^v- botes. Howard Yost will have original bandcarved golfers, fubermen and other standing figures for sale. The Hope United Methodist Church and the Peace Community Church will have their bazaar items and bake sales In lhe non­ profit organizations' section of lhe event. Children from Northeastern Elementary also will have a craft booth. The Barry County Historical Society will be selling rural school histories, county histories and other Florence Gillespie to observe 86th Price-Healy exchange vows Erie Canal, Grand Rapids, Ohio. Local residents will be part of Homemakers Bazaar Two couples to mark 50th anniversary The children of Lois and Gerald Gibson and Dick and Borgia McKibbin invite their families and friends to an open house, Satur• dzy. Nov. 11. from I to 4 p.m.. al the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S. Wall Lake Rd. (M-43). Lois and Borgia are the daughters of Dewey • and Ruby Anderson. The couples were married in a joint ceremony on Nov. 10. 1945. Jerald J. Clark (on the right) with Canal Boat Captain on the Miami Merle Smith to mark 90th There will be a 90th birthday card shower for Merle Swift. 7775 N. Hager Rd.. Woodland. MI 48897 uhosc birthday is Nov 5. 1995 Cecil Arehart’s 80th is Nov. 6 Cecil Arehart will be celebrating her 80th birthday on Nov. 6. 1995. This card shower is for anyone who would like to send her a card. She is living at: Clark Retirement Communi­ ty. 1551 Franklin St S E . Grand Rapids. Ml 49506-3331 vations and publicity. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 2, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE NOTICE OF SEALED BIO SALE N0T1CI OF MOffTGAGI FOMCLOSUUf SALE DEFAULT having been mod* tn th* conditions of O certain r*ol *stot* mortgog* mod* ond ex­ ecutive on Moy 14. 1993, by TONI JO STEEN, os mortgagor to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., an Indiana Corporation, os mortgog** ond recorded on Moy 21. 1993. in th* Office of th* Register ol Deeds of Barry County, Michigan in Uber 572 of Mortgages on pop* 400 on which mor­ tgage th*r* is claimed to b* du* and unpaid ot th* dot* of this notic* 351.032 09 for principal ond Bl .492.26 for mt*r*st and no tegol or equitobl* proceeding having been instituted to recover th* debt or any pert of th* d*bt secured by th* mor tgog*. and *!•* power of sole in the mortgage con­ tained having become operattve by reason of such defou'r; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, December 7. 1995. ot 2:X ocfoch Eastern Standard Tim* in th* afternoon of said day. insid* th* East •ntronc* of th* County Courthous*. in th* City of Hastings. Michigan, that being one of th* places of holding the Circuit Court lor th* County of Barry, in th* Stat* of Michigan, th* lands and premises described in said mortgage will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public sol*, for th* purpos* of satisfying th* amount du* and un­ paid upon the mortgage, together with the legal costs ond charges ol sole, including the statutory attorney lee. Th* premises to b* sold ot sold sole or* situated in th* Township of Johnstown. County of Barry. Slot* of Michigan, ond described os follows All of th* West I fl of the Southwest fractional quarter containing fifty seven acres of land, more or less. six ond I tv* on*-hundredths acres off th* South *nd of th* Northwest fractional quarter west of th* tab*: ail in Section fifteen. Town on* North. Rang* eight W*st. also tvmnty thro* acres of land off th* East sid* of th* Southeast quarter of th* Southeast quarter of Section sixteen bounded on th* West sid* by th* Battl* Creek and Hosting­ road being Town on* North. Rang* eight West, ex­ cept commencing ot th* Northwest corner of said Section fifteen, thenc* South along the West Sec­ tion lin*. on* hundred thirty seven rods, thence East to th* shor* of Long Lak*: thenc* Nor­ theasterly along th* shor* lin* of th* lok* to th* North section lin*: thenc* West along the North section lin* of said s*chon to th* ploc* of beainning. Also excepting any portion of th* above described property lying within the recorded plot of Vol Fines Acres according to th* recorded plot thereof recorded in Libor 5 of Plots on pogo 70. The period of time for redemption shall bo one (1) year from the date of sal* Dated: October 25. 1995 BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC Bv David L. Zebell Humbargor ond Zoboll. F.C. 010 Comerico Budding Barrio Crook. Ml 49017 Telephone (616)962-7505 (11/30) Under th* authority of Internal Revenu* Code section 6331, th* property described below has been seized for nonpayment of internal rovonu* taxes due from W*ndell and Gloria Armour. Th* property will b* sold at public sol* under seated bid os provided by Internal Revenue Code section 6335 ond related regulations Dote Bids will bo Opened November 29. 1995. Timo Bids will be Opened: 11 X a m. Place of Sole County Building. Barry County. Hastings. Ml. Title Offered: Only the right, title and interest of Wendell and Gloria Armour in ond to th* property will bo offered for sole. If requested, the Internal Revenu* S*rvk* will furnish .nf or mot ton about possible encumbrances, which may bo useful In determining the value of the interest being sold. (See Nature of Title" below for further details) Description of Property: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Wo*t 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Running thence South Bl9.4 Foot along the East 1 /B line of said section, for the true Ploc* of Beginn­ ing, thence continuing south 826 6 Feet more or loss along sold East 1/0 lino to a point distant North 999 Fe*t from the Southeast comer of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of sold section, thence West ot right angles, a distance of 673.4 Feet, thence North 827 Feel or more or less to a point distant South 021.4 Feet from the North lino of said section, thence East 670.4 Feet to the place of beginning Property may be inspected al: Beginning at a point 821 feet south of River Rd on McKown Rd.. Hastings Township, Barry County. Michigan Submission of Bids. All bids must be submitted on Form 2222. Sealed Bid for Purchase of Seized Property, Contact the office indicated below for Forms 2222 and information about the property. >uomn oios to me person namea oeiow oeror* me time bids will be opened. Minimum Bid: 59.334.47. Payment Terms: Bids must be accompanied by X percent of th* amount bld. On acceptance of the highest bid. the balance duo will be deferred a* follows: Due on November X. 1995 ot 11 KM) a.m. al IRS office, 678 Front St NW Grand Rop.ds, Ml 49504. Form of Payment: All payments must bo by cosh, certified chock, cashier's check or treasurer's chock or by a United States postal, bank, express, or telegraph money order. Moke check or money order payable to the Internal Revenue Service. Nature of Title: The right, title, and interest of th* taxpayer (nom*d above) In ond to th* property H offered for sol* subject to any prior valid outstanding mortgages, encumbrances, or other lions in favor of third parties against the taxpayer that ore superior to the lien of the United States. All property is offered for sole "whore is" and "os is" and without roccurs* against th* United States. No guaranty or warranty, expressed or implied, is mode as to the validity of the title, qualify. weight, siz*. or condition of any of the property, or its fitness for any us* or purpose. No ctoim will b* considered for allowance or adjustment or for rescission of the sale based on failure of the pro­ perty to conform with any expressed or implied representation. 10-25-95 •ruyne rte-son xevonuo wncer IRS 678 Front St. NW Grand Rapids . Ml 49504 (616)235-2958 (11/3) Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 616­ 945-9554 to subscribe. DEBT RELIEi I O If HOMEOWNERS Apphc.tf: Home itnpi Credit Pt I or I ast Cash Call... l-KlMM)6X-3(>26 First . National Bank of Michigan Tell the father Dear Ann Landers: The pressure of five years of trying to conceive a child turned our once-happy marriage into a banleground. The tension was so duck you could cut it with a knife. After several major squabbles. “Mack” and 1 decided we needed some time apart to son things out. We agreed to separate vaca­ tions. and that's when it happened. I had a temporary lapse of judgment on my solo vaca­ tion and engaged in a three-night affair with a man nine years younger than me Although he used protection, something must have gone wrong because I became pregnant Mack and I reconciled briefly when I returned, but we separated again when I found out I was expecting. We discussed gening back together and raising the child (which he knows is not his), but 1 am afraid since our marriage was so shaky before, lhe stress of parenthood would be overwhelming for him and eventually we would divorce anyway. I love Mack, but wc have been in counselirg for two years, and our relationship isn’t one bit better Do 1 have an obligation to tell my vacation partner that I am pregnant with his child? He is only 21, and 1 am trying to convince myself that 1 would be doing him a favor if 1 kept my mouth shut and avoided complicating his life. I am financially able to raise the child on my own (even without my husband's support), but 1 believe a baby deserves a father. If my husband and I don’t reconcile, should 1 expea this young man to assume paternal respon­ sibility or go it on my own? - M. in Los Angeles Dear M.: The first thing you must do is establish the child’s paternity. There is an out­ side chance that it could be your husband’s. If it turns out that the 21-year-old is the baby’s father, you must tell him. He may ap­ preciate being tet completely off the hook, but then again, he just might want to be part of the child’s life. In any event, you must give him that option. Good lock Family ties Dear Aaa Leaders: I have been married to ”Loretta’‘ tor two years. Before we ma. she was romantically involved with a man who was 25 years her senior. She ma him when she was a student in law school and broke up with him five years ago. This man (I’ll call him Elliot) recently phoned Loretta and in­ quired if h would-be OK to ask her mother out. (Her mother his been widowed for two years and is quite attractive.) In my opinion, it was totaHy inappropriate for Elliot to have put my wife on the spot like thM. I also told Loretta that I believe it is sick and perverted for a man to take out the mother of a woman he once dated. She said I was crazy. Am I? Is it not obscene for a mother and a daughter to have a romantic relationship with the same guy? I think my mother-in-law should be embar­ rassed taking up with a man who was al most her son-in-law. I would like to see your opi­ nion in print. Ann. - Moral in Missouri Dear Missouri: Your mother-in-law should not be expected to run her social calendar by you or anyone else. If Elliot is 25 years older than Loretta, he is far better suited age wise for her mother. So why don't you keep your oar out of her water and MYOB? Gem of the Day: Many people would have fatter wallets if they removed al! the credit cards. Religion wins Was this being a good neighbor? VOTE YES TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY Dear Ann Landers: Which is more impor­ tant lo Americans, sports or religion? I’ll ba nine out of 10 people would say sports. Well, they would be wrong. The late Associated Press writer. George Cornell, whose beat was religion, did some research in 1992 and found thM $56.7 billion was contributed by Americans to religious groups. ThM is 14 times more than the $4 billion spent thM year on professional baseball, football and basketball combined. Accoring to the Gallup Poll, attendance at religious functions totaled 5.6 billion in 1993. ThM is about 55 times greater than the 103 million Americans who attended professional football, baseball and basketball games that year. In 1990, the overall attendance at U.S. sporting events was estimated at 388 million. This includes both professional and college football, baseball, hockey, basketball, box­ ing. tennis, soccer, wrestling and harness, auto and dog racing. In comparison, the religious attendance in 1990 was estimated at TO SAVE OUR CITY VOTE ZIyes FOR THE MAPLE RIDGE HISTORIC DISTRICT Vote YES! Nov. 7, 1995 Paid for by the Friends of the Maple Ridge Historic District 525 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058 Plan your ‘last of the season' garage sale. Tell your plans to the community with an ad in the Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554 5.2 billion -- more than 13 times the overall sports total. More people turned out for wor­ ship in one month in 1990 than for all these sporting events for the emire year. I just thought we ought to set the record straight. I was surprised at these figures. Were you? - Seymour, Ind., Teacher Dear Teacher: Yes, I was surprised. If I didn't have so much respect for the Gallup Poll and the late George Cornell. I would think someone were cooking the books. Speaking of sporting events and religion. I believe the effort to put an end to a brief momem of prayer (by players giving thanks) was wrong. Individuals should be allowed to pray silently wherever and whenever they want. Bank on time Dear Ana I aartrrr: I read your column every day I especially enjoy letters that in­ spire. challenge and bring out the best in us. Here’s something that should get your readers thinking I cut it out of a kcal newsletter. - Sunn In Miami Dear Saaaa: Thanks for your kind words and the enclosure. I liked it a lot and want to share it with my readers. Here it is: MOHTGAGI BALI MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho* been mod* in the conditions ol o mortgog* mod* by Micho*l W. Stebesma and Janie* Kay Stebesma. hit wife, to First Focforal of Michigan. Mortgoo**. dated August 19. 1991 anJ reconfed on August 22. 1991. in Uber 522. on pag* 37. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgog* th*r* is claimed to bo du* al th* dot* h*r*ol th* sum ol Nin*ty Fhr* Thousand Thr** Hundred Thirty Dollars and 69/IX Dollars 095.3X 69), including int*r*st at 9.750% Und*r th* pow*r ol sol* contained in said mortgog* and th* statute in such cos* mad* and pr*vidod. notic* is hereby given that said mortgage will be feredosed by a safe ol the mortgaged p rem tee*, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the ea*t doer entrance to the Court House in Hastings. Michigan, at IChOO o'clock a.m. Local Time, on November 17. 1995. Baldpremteea ar* situated in Th* Towrwhip ol Thortteppfe. Barry County. Michigon and or* d**crib*d n*TWAT FART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION B. TOWN 4. NORTH. RANGt 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: CO6AMENCING AT A POINT ON T M ROUTH UNS OF SA® SKDQN WHICH IS 335.0 FEtT SOUTH & DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORt/ER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 260.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 127 0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SA® SECTION. THENCE NORTH 208.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SA® SECTION. THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 200.0 FEET P. JtALLEL WITH THE SOUTH UNE OF SA® SECTION TO THE EAST UNE OF SA® SEC­ TION. THENCE NORTH 365.4 FEET ALONG THE EAST UNE OF SA® SECTION TO A POINT WHICH IS 405 0 FEET SOUTH FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THfNCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES 34 MINUTES WEST 390.90 FEET PARALLH WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 /4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO A PO»<T WHICH IS 934.0 FEET EAST FROM THE WEST UNE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 06 MINUTES X SECONDS WEST 832.7 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LME OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE SOUTH UNE OF SA® SEC DON. THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 65.47 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THAT PART LYING EAST OF A LINE WHICH IS 33.0 FEET WEST FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SA® SECTION AND ALSO OVER THAT PART LYING SOUTH OF A UNE WHICH IS 33.0 FEET NORTH FROM AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID During th* 12 month* immediately following th* •ol*. th* property may b* redeemed, except that in the event that the property te determined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241o. the pro­ perty may bo redeemed during the X day* im­ mediately following the safe. Doted: September 1. 1995 First Federal ol Michigan Morgogoo N. Michael Hunter (P292S6) 1X1 Woodward. 10W Detroit. MJ 40226 You Can Bank On It Imagine you had a bank that each morning credited your account with SI.440 - with; ONE condition: whatever part of the $1,440 you failed to use during lhe day would be erased from your account, and no balance would be carried over. What would you do? You’d draw out EVERY cent EVERY day and use it to the best advantage. Well, you do have such a bank, and its name is TIME. Every morning, this bank credits you with 1.440 minutes. And if writes off as forever lost whatever portion you have failed lo invest to good purpose Rich heirs Dear Ann Landers: I’m sure I will never win one of those $10 million sweepstakes, but I hope you can answer a quest ion t hat is of in­ terest to a great many elderly people. The prizes we read about are usually paid out over a period of seveal years. If the win­ ner should die before the final payments are made, does thM end the payout, or is the organization legally obligated to pay the re­ maining money to the person’s estate? -Just Wondering in McLean. Va. Dear Just: If the winner of a sweepstakes should die, the remaining payments must be made io the estate. An alcohol problem? How can you help yourself or someone you love? “Alcoholism: How to Recognize It. How to Deal With It. How to Conquer h“ will give you the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bas 11562, Chicago. III. 606114562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. PIMMMNT TO MOTION 1002 OF TTTLI IS OF THS UNHID STATU COOK, TOO AM MHOY MFOMMD THAT TMS IS AN AT­ TEMPT TO COLLICT A MDT AND THAT ANY MF0NMAT10N THAT YOU PMMDS MAY DC US«D FON THAT FUNPOSC. MORTGAGE SALE — Defouh ha* been mode In the condition* ol o mortgage mode by ESTHER RUPRtGHT. o tingle woman to SURR FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee, doted 9-15-94. and recorded on 9-15-94 In Uber 614. on pogo 015. County Records. Michigan, and aaMgned by said Mortgagee to DAV® W. DOLAN. DOS TRUSTEE. DAV® W. DOLAN. DOS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 3-23^0 by on anignmont dated 9-15-94. and recorded on 9-15-94 In Uber 614. on pogo S23 Barry County Record*. Michigan on which mortgage there te doimad to bo duo at the date horool the •urn ol TWO HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND BGHT HUNDRED AND NMETY NINE 16/IX Doltart (S237.099.16). including interest at 17% per Under the power ol safe containod in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such com mode and pro­ vided. notic* te hereby given that said mortgage wHI bo forectoood by a sole ol the mortgaged at the Barry County Courthdofe in Hastings, Michigan, at 2:X octodi p.m. on December 7. 1995. Said promises are situated in Barry County, Michigon. and are described a*: Located tn Baltimore Township. Barry County. State ol Michigan A parcel of land in th* Northeast 1 /4. Section 14, Town 2 North. Rango 0 West, described as com­ mencing at the North 1/4 post d Section 14 lor place cl beginning, thence East X Bods; thenc* South 16 Rods: thence West X Rads: thence North 16 Reds to Point ol Beginning. Also that part ol Section 14. Town 2 North. Rango 8 West, doscribod as: Commencing at the North 1 /4 comer al said Section 14; thence South otong the North-South 1/4 lino 379.X feet to the point d beginning; thence East, paraifol with the East-Wed 1/4 line d Mid Section 14. 1X.X feet; thence North. 60 degrees 99 minutes East 246 feet; thence East 207JB feet, thence South 210X» feet, thence West 537.X feet to the North-South 1/4 Uno. thence North 121 feet to the point ol 1/4 Uno ol Section 14. Town 2 North. Rango 0 Wed. distant 264.X feet South ol the North 1/4 pod ol •aid section; thence East parallel with the North Uno ol said section 3X.X feet; thence south paraifol with said North and South 1/4 lino, 26.X loot: thence South 60 dogroos 99 minutes Wad. 246M foot; thence Westerly IX foot more or loss too point on said North and South 1/4 lino, distant 115.X foot South ol th* ploco ol beginning. Subject to an easement over tho Westerly X feet for public htohwoy purposes. The redemption ported shall bo 12 mon^t tram Aw dote ol such sate, untess determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1940Q 6XJ341a. in which case the redemption ported shall bo X days from th* dot* ol such sate. Dated: October 6, 1995 David W. Dotan. DOS TRUSTEE. DAV® W DOLAN TRUSTS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 3-23-90 Assignment ol Mortgogss MICHAEL M GRAND. Attorneys, Suite 264W 31731 Northwestern Hwy. Farmington Hills. Ml 48X4 (11/16) Pine Rest Hastings Clinic and Barry Community Hospice announce our new locations and Tuesday, November 7 1130 a.m. to 130 p.m. Please join us as we open our new facilities • See our new offices • Meet our clinical staff • Pick up free, helpful information on a wide variety of mental health and bereavement topics Everyone is welcome Refreshments will be sers ed now located at 450 Meadow Run (M-37 south past Hanover Village, first drtie east past Art Meade Car Sales) Pine Rest Hastings Clinic Suite 400 945-4200 and Barry Community Hospice Suite 200 948-8452 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 2, 1995 — Page 9 “That Was Yesterday,” partn by joyce F. Weinbrecht Bechtels at Maple Sugar time, 1922. (From left) Otto, Edna, Allan, Ada and Oriey Bechtel. Allen Bechtel sawing down a tree with a one man cross cut saw. uuncan Lake School, District No. 4, Thomapple Township. "That Was Yesterday Farm Life with the Bechtels. " by Edna Bechtel, is the story of the early yean of a family in Thomapple Township. Edna writes "There were many different tasks on the farm and the children were taught to help with chores at an early age in winter there were always paths to shovel and the woodbox to be filled to keep the fires burning for cooking and baking. After school we would put down hay (from the hay mows) for the horses and cows, brought in straw from the strawstack to bed the animals, cleaned out the stables and fed the animals and chickens and gathered the W "We were also taught to help with light housework and with the dishes. On rainy days when we couldn't work or play outside, we often spent some lime straightening out bent nails for my father to use in making repairs. "Along with learning to do chores came responsibility for the anima’- and the goods under our care. The learning was sometimes difficult and lhe process leas than enjoyable, but learn we dHt41 *• • "I can truthfully say that 1 am eternally grateful for the lessons 1 learned as a child. It has been said that children learn best by hands-on experience, and unfortunately for us. my parents interpeted this to mean their hands on us. We sometimes experienced the application of this theory. But as when one member of the body suffers, all members suf­ fer with it. so we found ways to secretly com­ fort each other. "I am convinced that my parents also received quite a fetching up in the teaching process for what parent does not learn something from his children? We were six. with as many different reactions to discipline, which, in all fairness 1 must admit was pro­ bably never without some justification. "My mother was an excellent financial planner, as well as an excellent cook, and though we were very poor she always fed her family well. She baked eight or nine large loaves of bread three times a week, and often made cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, cookies, cakes, pie and other sweets. Edna Bechtel in a period costume. Oriey Bechtel threshing with an Advance Rumley tractor. "She also made many varieties of candy at Christmas lime. We ate a lot of home made soup, johnny cake, cornmeal mush and biscuits with syrup or gravy in those days "Breakfast was usually oatmeal or pan­ cakes and syrup or eggs and bacon for variety. We didn't have orange juice, but plenty of canned fruit. There were no boxes of exotic cereals in the stores with their offers of games and prizes to entice children or pressure their parents to buy commercial cereals. "Crackers came in big wooden barrels and were sold in bulk. Mother could make a nutritious and appetizing meal out of almost nothing and we never lacked for variety. There were many oc trees on the farm, so we had lots of hickory nuts, walnuts and butter nuts for baking, candy making, oj just to crack and enjoy in a rainy day ' There was no Pepsi. no Coke or other car­ bonated drinks on grocery store shelves so my mother often made sassafras tea front the roots of wild sassafras It lasted like rootbeet and was very refreshing, especially when yeast was added to give it the fizz of car­ bonated beverages. "Neuriy all of our food was grown and pro­ cessed on the farm We slaughtered our rwr amimds for meal and tribtf out and pressed our own lard, made and stuffed sausage and head cheese, cured and smoked hams, bacon and dried beef, besides canning large amounts of beef, pork and chicken. The large gardens furnished us with vegetables as well as strawberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, gooseberries, currants and elderberries along the roadsides, or in corners of split rail fences. "We canned hundreds of quarts of fruits and vegetabls and always dried peaches, ap­ ples and sweet corn. We also made countless jars of jams, jellies and all kinds of preserves, relishes, chili sauce and ketchup. Pickles also were plentiful, made from peaches, pear, crabapples or green tomatoes, beets, carrots and string beans as well as all kinds of cucumber pickles, such as dills, sweets and mustard pickles. "Because we didn't get to the store often, we sometimes bought groceries from Sears Roebuck or Montgomery Ward There were things like dried herring and dried prunes and similar products These came in wooden boxes by freight train and we drove the horses and wagon into Caledonia, our nearest town to pick them up. It was an exciting time, almost like Christmas when wc opened the wooden boxes after the supper dishes were done. ' Wheat was traded at lhe local feed mill for barrels of flour and sugar was bought in 100-pound cloth bags. Eggs were traded for groceries. We churned butter for our family and sold butter to lhe grocery stores Butter was made in an earthenware dash chum or a wooden barrel chum. It was then worked in a wooden butler bowl with a wooden ladle to remove all of the buttermilk. It was then washed, salted and formed into pats, or pul in­ to small earthenware crocks to sell or trade for groceries. "In those early days, our houses were not warmed in the morning by the twist of the thermostat. Trees had to be cut down with cross-cut saws and axes and then cut into stove lengths, split into firewood Fires had to be built in lhe big round oak stoves or the kit­ chen ranges “Our first furnace was insulted when we built the new house in 1917. but it was not un­ til we moved into Middleville in 1940 that we had our first oil furnace There were some problems with this, as the oil line often froze in the winter, leaving us with no heal This was converted to natural gas in the late 1940s There were no electric lights, as electrici­ ty did not become available in the rural areas until the 1930s We used kerosene lamps, which must be kept filled, and the wick* trim­ med daily The glass chimney* had to be washed as the lamps smoked and this made the light dim There were no appliances such as a refrigerator or freezer or vacuum cleaners, no running water and no inside bathroom Bathtubs and showers were unheard of luxuries in those days Bath night bore faint resemblance to today Water for bathing was pumped by hand and heated in the large cop­ per boiler on top of the kitchen stove The largest laundry tub was set on the fl<x>r in front of the kitchen stove tor warmth The tub was filled with warm water One by one the children were put into the water and mother gave each of us our hath, scrubbing every grubby knee and elbow until we were squeaky clean, changing the bath water often. The outside toilet was built a distance from the house and had three size* of holes, one for adults, one for children and one for tots. There was no soft bathroom tissues. Various catalogs were used instead. There was no washing machine, so laun­ dry wu done by hand on > cornigaed Aboard in > galvaniad homemade lye soap. Uter we could boy Ms Naptha or P * G Bar soap Later powdered and soap granules were followed by pre­ Waler for doing laundry had io be pumped by hand from lhe well and was very hard, so h was softened with sal ^ala li was healed in a huge copper boiler on •nd (he laundry for a family of '«*••*** .uned in early mommg. wu nor completed late afternoon. and mll^Xs anduntil other while clothesSheen were first boiled with plenty of «p in the largeicopper boiler on the kitchen su>ve^ then *“>’«’■ bleached and colored clothes Aprons and dresses were stiffly starched as were cuffs and collars of men's dress shuts, except the Jaachable collars and puffs, which were made of celluloid. After the overalls and heavy clothes were washed, all were rinsed through two clear rinses and run through a hand operated wringer and then hung on several long clotheslines tc.dry ‘'Occasionally, if we lacked some things were hung to dry on "carb> fences or bushes There was no P«™«« press clothing or bedding so when> the1 dahes were dried, everything ™*'. ed ironing up to dampen it evenly the long task “ was begun. Forbefore a tarp fanuly th., was an aft-day task, done wuh utd were heated irons pointed at both ends wtn removable handles. The irons were first heated on the kitchen stove and then the!han­ dle clamped on the lop of the Isol iron and the tedious task was begun. ,,______ "Our first washing machine was a round corrugated wooden tub on legs with gears on the cover which fit into gears on the top of me esrator An upright handle on the lop gear was pushed and pulled back and forth by hand to turn the gyrator. It took a strong arm to onerate the washer. "The next washer we had was run bya gasoline motor and then finally came the e ecroe washer with an automatic wronger This was followed by today s automatic laundry lhe sad irons were irons heated by gasoline, followed by electric irons in thejmd 1930s. The first 'leotrK, 'tons were very heavy, weighing about 1* pound were soon followed by featherweight irons, • Nearly all of our clothes were on the family sewing machine, a treadle model powered one fool. ThisItmachine is ^93 years oldbyand still in use. had many hrTv-nit. Mother made clothes attracr"fflm^ ham!our embroukjy She made the little boys suits out of the good pans Of"Hrou‘le'uy^u°rimte about how the farm the fields, as there was no hired man ora trac finished There »as no elKtncny^so they us­ ed kerosene lanterns to light the .barn, "Milking was done twice a day. by hand with the person domg the milking sm.ngjm a lh_. leaved stool the sifting under ‘X w^omes themilk cowpail Licked. cmchmg ■’The next device for separating cream from the milk was a centrifugal separator with a large fount on top to put the milk in. There were gear* and a large wheel, which was turn­ ed by hand. The milk ran over a series of discs and out of two pipe*, one for cream and the other for the skimmed milk. It was an im­ provement over the water separator because both the cream and the skimmed milk were not soured. "Our first refrigerator was a large, upright, wooden chest lined with zinc. It had compart­ ment <xi top for a large cake of ice and a lower compartment for food. "We purchased our first electric refrigerator in 1936. "Since there was no tractor, combine or baler, farming was done with primitive tools. There was a hand operated fanning mill to clean seed for planting. This had three screens to remove the chaff, cockle and other seeds. "There was also a com shelter, which was run by hand. A grass seeder with a long arm that was drawn back and forth like a violin bow as a sower walked over the field to distribute the seed more evenly than by broad­ casting it. This was usually done before daylight because it was more difficult after the wind came up. Before the mower and binder hay was cut with a scythe and forked into win­ drows to cure, and then loaded by hand onto wagons, drawn to the bam and unloaded by hand into mows. "The coming of mowers and the horse drawn rake and hay loader* greatly simplified the haying. Mong with the horse drawn hay fork to unlock the hay from lhe wagon into lhe mow. "Grain was cut wit£ a cradle and bound in to bundles. WM were shocked in the ffritb before bSifflS of the gram binder made a great difference in the labor of harvesting. The grain bundles were stored in lhe bam for threshing. "Before the invention of threshing machines the grain was beaten out with a flail. The first threshing machine I remember was a huge grain separator powered by wide leather belts between lhe separator and the flywheel of a steam engine. T.ie grain bundles were pit­ ched into the separator and the grain ran out into granary bins (or was bagged in canvas bags) with the straw blown through a long blower pipe guided by a man who turned it from place to place with rope, to form a straw stack outside of the bam. "Com ground was marked for planung by pulling a homemade marker first lengthwise and then crosswise over the fields and the com seed was planted so that it could be cultivated both ways. This was called check­ ing. The hand operated com planter was worked with both hands as it was carried by the operator over lhe entire field "The horse-drawn grain drill was a welcome *4d£oa to the supply of tools. Com war harvested by hand, using a sharp, c rescent-shaped com knife. The stalks were bundled and set in shocks, left to dry in the field. When the com was dry the shocks were opened and the com was husked by hand, us­ ing a husking peg made of leather straps and a steel prong. The leather fitted over the back of the fingers and the steel prong was inside of the hand and was used to tear open the husks on the ear* of com. Finding an ear of red com was always interesting. "Harvesting potatoes was also done by hand. The potatoes were dug with large forks with several tines. The potatoes were picked by hand and put into crates, a job 1 wholeheatedly disliked. It was another thing to get my hands dirty while playing, but quite another to get dirty al work. The sand potatoes rubbing together sent chill* up my spine, akin to the sensation of drawing my fingernails over the blackboard at school. "Travel was by horse and buggy or team and wagon and in winter a cutter with heated soapstones lo keep our feet warm Wc pur­ chased our first automobile in 1922. a five- passenger Ford touring car. into which we literally packed our family of eight. "Our new mechanical horse was christened 'Lizzie.* She had a few peculiarities, not found with our horses. She refused to wake up until she was cranked with a long crank, whereupon she sometimes protested loudly, backfiring they called it. She also refused to budge without a constant stream of gasoline running through her veins and occasionally needed a heart transplant if someone left the switch key or tFx* lights on too long. She never did learn "giddap" and "whoa." Sometime* she had to be pushed with great effort, through winter snow drifts or dragged by horse through an early spring mud hole. "in spite of these small inconveniences, 1 never heard anyone even suggest that we were better off with the old horse and buggyIumber wagon method of transportation. Liz­ zie had carved her own niche in our family life. There were no cement roads, no snow plows, so we shoveled often. The snow sometimes drifted so deep in place> that we could walk over the tops of the mail boxes. Sometimes we were snowed in for weeks at a time. It was quite necessary that we be able to provide for ourselves dunng the long, hard winters, which were more severe and longer than our winters today. "You probably wonder if we did nothing but work. Farm life had its leisure times and pleasures also. Most of our fun times were en­ joyed as a family or as a neighborhood. Recreation was made up of many simple pleasures. "We attended church and Sunday School at the nearby Mennoite church with a small con­ gregation made up of farmers like ourselves. "There were no radios, no television, no computer*, no Nintendo games and very few —------There were c»e*. hay tafitteya "If we didn't have to make hay or cultivate com we sometimes went fishing in Duncan Lake. Everybody celebrated the 4th of July with sparklers, firecrackers and other small fireworks. There were few movies, but often traveling stage plays, community orchestras and hand concerts. A few of the more prosn^fjus families had gramophones, the forerunner of the Victrola and the present day stereo. In winter we often pulled taffy or pop­ ped com and there were skating and coasting parties, spelling bees and other contests. "Time spent visiting our neighbors was part of the recreation of the time. We had singing groups and sleigh ride*. All of our family enjoyed music and we often spent time around the organ with my father's violin, playing and singing together. We didn't have time to become bored. "In 1940. father was no longer able to farm, so he sold the farm to my brother-in-law and my sister Dudley and Hah Johnston. Wc moved into Middleville. Allen Betchcl passed away on Dec. 9. 1949. Adah Schiefla Bechtel died on Dec. 27. 1968. "In 1959. the farm became a Centennial Farm. When the Johnstons retired in 1970 they sold the farm to the Wiley Timmermans. They have added some building and have made many improvements, as well as some extensive remodeling inside of the house, which is now 77 years old. "I have enjoyed recalling those early days with you. Perhaps my story has brought back some memories for some of you. I hope that it has given each of us a greater appreciation of the privileges and opportunities which we en­ joy today and which we often take for granted." Sources: Photographs and the manuscript "That Was Yesterday" by Edna Bechtel; Barry County Vital Statistic Records. Barry County Court House; History of Eaton and Barry Counties. 1885. Plat Maps from I860. 1873 and 1990 Edna Bechtel would like to share more of her memories with you and has put some of them on tapes. She can be reached at 945-3775. her foot in the pad and spiHing the whote P«l of mdk A good milker could ge.l«ve£ quarts mdk each mdk was Soughtofto the from house m <w_The l^uan pmb strained into 'xrthenware milk crocks and placed into a mdk safe in the cool ^ment The safe was a screened cabinet which kept insects out and allowed lhe mdk lo cool and -S^Xas skimmed off and used to make holler or sold to lhe Blue Valley Oeamen Company Some of ft also was say. ed for table use and cookmg^ skim m> k was used to make cottage cheese and fed lo the calves and pigs Nothmg was wasted ■ The first cream separator was a tall metal cylinder on'lcgs. withTfauce. on lhe bottom Imo this water separator, the mdk Cd and water added II was left to cool untn the cream rose tolhe top a" iXlX through the faucet wybeted <.• the animals Then lhe cream was drained out Ila Bechtel on top of straw stack. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 2, 1995 Fun for all who attended All Hallow’s Eve at Charlton Park GIRL, McKenna Marie bora al Pennock Hospital at 6:21 a.m. on Oct. 18. 1995 to Jim and Amy Hammond of Nashville, weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 inches long. Boy, Chase Remington bora at Pennock Hospital at 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 16, 1995 to Matthew and Penny Graham of Hastings, weighing 7 lbs. IVi aa. and 21 inches long. BOY, Benjamin Scon bora at Pennock Hospital at 6:25 p.m. on Oct. 20. 1995 to Brian and Lisa Sinclair of Middleville, weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. 21 inches long. BOY, Chance Thomas bom at Pennock Hospital at 1:45 a m. on Oct. 21. 1995 to Amy Cramer and Thomas Haywood of Delton, weighing 6 lbs. and 18Vi inches long. GIRL, Skyler Leslie-Anne bora at Pennock Hospital at 5:40 p.m. on Oct. 17. 1995 to Kendall and Melissa Goodemoot of Lake Odessa, weighing 9 lbs. 9 ozs. and 23 inches long Jason John Makowski. Kentwood and Tracie Lynne Middleton. Middleville. Rick Allen Haines. Delton and Heather Anne Daniels. Delton Thomas Duane Knapper. Jr., Battle Creek and Hope Ann Bivens, Battle Creek. Paul Russell Watson. Hastings and Donna Marie Smith. Hastings. LEGAL NOTICES: - Big Bird (Kirby Bremer from Middleville), a Power Ranger (Eric Buchanan from Wayland) and the Shadow (Alicia Buchanan from Wayland) spend some time taking in the sites Oct. 28 at Chariton Park. -- ■ ■ riw reo. In the mailer o< Jo»eph Doniol Cushing. Social Security No 37*11-5165. To ERNEST FRANKLIN DEESE whose address It unknown and whose intereet in th»« manor may be barred or affected by *e fallowing . t, n TAKE NOTICE On Tueeday. November 21. fW$ ot 4:45 p.m.. in the probata courtroom, 220 W. Court St.. Hooting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate. a hearing will bo heid on the petition lor change ol name ol Joseph Daniel Cushing to Joseph Daniel Amaro. Thi» change of name it not tought for fraudulent intent. October It. 1*95 Angelo Ann Amaro 6622 Lakewood P.O. Box 264 Delton. Ml 4*046 623 6457 (H/2) File No *5-773-01 HON. GAMY ■. HOLMAN LAVONNE BARNUM. Plaintiff PAUL BALGERSON. ROBERT BALGERSON. ANN GEIGER BERNADINE GEIGER CLARE GEIGER AND OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CLAIMANTS. Defendants Jeffrey I. Youngsma (P40393) SKGEL HUDSON. GEE t YOUNGSMA AHomey for Plaintiff 607 N. Broadway Hasting*. Ml 49056 (616) 945-3495 TO: Poul Baigerton, Robert BaIger*on, Ann Geiger. Bemodine Geiger. Clare Geiger, and Other Unknown Herr* and Ooimant*. Defaults of the above listed Defendants having boon entered on September 6. 1995 for failure to appear in the above-stated cause, notice is hereby given that Wednesday. Nov. 8. 1995. ot 8:15 a.m. is tho dote and time set for hearing on entry of oerourr juogmeriT ogoinsr soso Lzerenoonrs in ruvor of Plaintiff LaVonne Barnum quieting title lo cer­ tain property described in her Complaint. Said hearing shall take place in tho Circuit Courtroom for Barry County at 220 West State Street Respectfully submitted SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE t YOUNGSMA Dated Octchor 11. 1995 By; Jeffrey I. Youngsma (P40393) Attorney ‘or Plaintiff BUSINESS ADDRESS 607 N. Broodway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Reid Holmes, of Wayland, shows that pirates can be very curious people at the Al Hallows celebration Oct. 28 at Charlton Park. When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Hastings Schools Schedule Parent Conferences Even Batman likes candy apples, as Chris Thode from Lowell displays at Saturday’s Holloween extravaganza at Charttor. Park. Now Introduang CENA’S NEW OWIIEI-till fflONSON First and second shifts, varied hours available, if not already certified DYMARKTAilNaK SKOAL NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS charge limited to 100 people! Now Looking for Enthusiastic Stylists - Great Opportunity and Business Plan Complete Family Har Care Tanning • Nails • Clothing ■ NEW DESIGN 891-9257 • mon ria 9 Walk has Welcome . Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification Excellent employ­ ment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6 55 per hour Classes start November 13 and end November 28 The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00 AM until 4 30 PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6 15 AM until 3 00 PM If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8 00 AM and 4 30 PM Monday through Fnday to fill out an application, before November 8. 1995 Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class No phone calk, please Karen Man. RN. Director of Nursing Thomappk- Manor. 2700 Nashville road. Hastings. MI 49058 EOE Hastings Area Schools will be having Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 8 and 9,1995 (the first marking period of the current school year having ended November 3, 1995). Students will attend school in the morning on November 8,9, and 10, with conferences scheduled in the afternoon or evening of November 8 and 9. Conferences for parents of students in grades K-5 will be sched­ uled on an individual basis by the teachers. The conference schedule for the Middle School and High School is Wednesday, November 8, and Thursday, November 9, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the afternoons and from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the evenings. High School conferences will be conducted in the gymnasium of the High School; parents may attend at their convenience. Middle School conferences, however, will be conducted in various loca­ tions throughout the building as scheduled by the teacher teams (call the Middle School office if your child's schedule has not been received). Parents are encouraged to participate in the conferences and discuss the progress of their children with their teachers on an «di­ vidual basis. Administrators and counselors will be available to talk to parents at the conferences also. Please mark your calendars and attend. * �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 2, 1995 — Page 11 Original Michigan Fiddler’s Jamboree a huge success Lake Odessa NEWS: Izzy Buchanan (front) and friends light a fire under the audience with their toe­ tapping playing. •Red Wing.' •There'll be a Hot Tine in the Old Town Tonight" and many, many other favorites were pari of the Original Michigan Addters Jamboree held Saturday at the Barry Expo Center. ; Fiddlers and other musicians wait ’or lheir time to go up on the stage at me tx; Center Saturday. Some practiced off to one side, or just played along with tl sbngs being perforated. Milford Dunn played his fiddle and sang at the Original Michigan Fidd'ers Jamboree Saturday. His gospel song so moved some that there were tears in their eyes. JOIN OUR CREW — DAY HELP & CLOSERS NEEDED Odessa Township Board will meet Monday. Nov. 6 al the Page Memorial Building at 8 p.m. Another successful Feed Store performance was held Saturday evening at Lakewood High School auditorium. The Lakewood Jazz Band. under the direction of David McQueen, played at intervals Kurt Juecksuxk of Kalamazoo returned to be one of the featured singers. Doug Newton was another vocalist with one song about the squirrel who escaped during a church service and *‘Keeper of the Stan." Comedy acts had Jim and Nina Steed along with Darlene Niethamer as the acton. Emcee Jim Kinsey had a variety of news reports along with more Feed Store humor Several stores in the “Tupper Creek Mall" were touted. Libby Kinsey sang in both halves of the show, playing her own guitar accom­ paniment. Lakewood Choral Society members served refreshments during intermission. Priscilla Lane of Lansing spent the weekend with her mother. Rose Lane. Together, they attended the turkey dinner at the Community Center, which was hosted by the Masonic and Eastern Star orders. The Lane sisters who have shared an apart­ ment at Lake Manor in recent years have new living arrangements. Edna George has gone to Colorado to be near her daughter Cheryl Normingtoo, a PhD. Her sister. Laura Allen, will be spending the winter with her children, Ber­ nice Hamp, Roger and Paul Allen. This week and last traffic must have been heavy on the south-bound highways as the ex­ odus of many Lake Odessa couples began toward Florida, where most of them have mobile homes or houses. LaBelle is the winter address most common. This must be harvest time for timber, which was ert in earlier weeks. In Mecosta County's southern area last week this reporter saw in Stanwood a man walking alongside his Irani with two huge logs being transported on a wagon chassis. A few miles to the east of Morley, near Lakeview, a heavy tow truck was winching a semi-trailer loaded with logs onto Jefferson Road. Obviously, this was not the first load because the tarvia for at least half a mile was covered with mud from the tractor and trailer wheels. This would be a real hazard if a driver encountered such a mire a night. Fortunately, there was so little traffic that one could drive on the wrong side of the road to avoid the mud. Next Wednesday. Nov. 8. the Women s Fellowship of First Congregational Church will meet at 1 p.m. with Clara French am* Irene Haskins serving as the hostesses. Rosalyn Fahmi of Clarksville is to bring the program with her collection of Indian artifacts. Ruth Sessions w^s listed tn a recent Ionia publication as a patient in Ionia County Memorial Hospital. She has been at a Sunfield care home recently from her apartment at Emerson Manor. Former librarian Shelley Hudson and hus­ band Bob Hudson, an editor at Zondervan Publishing Company, have a new book jointly published in bard cover with 366 daily devo­ tions drawn from a wide range of sources ranging from early Christian mystics to modern day Afro-American writers. Older elementary youngsters at Central Uniled Methodist Church have been working for weeks in preparation for the Oct. 31 Car­ nival for Christ which was designed to enter­ tain younger children on Halloween night. All children of the church were invited to attend Starting Wednesday, Nov. 1, practice begins for the Christmas musical and will continue on each Wednesday from 3:25 to 4:30 p.m. for children from age 3 through eighth grade. There is to be no practice Nov. 8 however because of parect-teacher conferences. There will be a dinner to benefit Lakewood Christian School on Friday. Nov. 3. On the following day there is to be a dinner to benefit Habitat for Humanity at Zion Lutheran Church. Leaf raking is a common outdoor activity in tecent days. Burning is allowed Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from noon to sun­ down. Replacing screen panels with storm panels is timely. Emptying closets of summer wear in exchange for long sleeves and flannels is also timely. New 1996 calendars are begin­ ning to make their appearance. lake Odessa Chapter 315 Order of Eastern Star will hold a joint school of instruction at the Caledonia Masonic temple along with the Caledonia Chapter 97 on Tuesday, Nov. 7 al 7 p.m. Mrs. Francis Carlson, Grand Conduc­ tress of the Michigan Grand Chapter, will be the instructor. Site comes from Newberry. Chapter No. 315 will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday. Nov. 14. at the local Masonic temple on Fourth Avenue, over the Doane building. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet next week Thursday. Nov. 9. Mrs. Fahmi of Clarksville will bring the program. Retirees and housewives... this means you too!! We Provide Training • Free Meals Free Uniforms • Friendly Atmosphere ALWAYS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Pick up an application at the counter! 1215 West State St. in Hastings WANTED! Medical/Dental Receptionist: Full time, experience required, computer and exceptional people skills necessary, wages negotiable, based on experience. Apply to Ad #424 c/o Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058. Office Assistant Position Available — One Day Per Week — Desired qualifications: knowledge of basic office procedures, accounts receivable, cash receipts and com­ puter literate. Please send resume to: Cun Lake Area sewer and Water Authority 12588 Marsh Road, Shelbyville, Ml 49344 Attn: Accounting Department �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 2, 1995 Local harriers prepare for state meet / Seven individuals and three teams have qualified for cross country state competition in the Barry County area. The list of qualifiers includes four runners from Hastings, the girls^team from Maple Valley and both the girls and the boys teams from Caledonia High. Hastings had three girls — Charissa Shaw. Lori Maiville and Laura Thomas — get in along with Tim Rounds from its boys team. The four runners will compete in the Class B championships Saturday at the Grand Rapids Gulf Course. The Class B race is hosted by Forest Hills Northern. Shaw placed first overall at regional! with a time of 20:01 and Maiville took second in 20:23. Thomas placed 14th in 21:19. Rounds had a time of 17:59 io place 24tb in lhe boys event. Caledonia's girls and boys teams both uon regional titles on Saturday at the Rolling Hills Golf Course in Jenison. The Fighting Scots scored 15 points and bad the top five finishers in lhe girls race, while the Caledonia boys tallied 73 points — 49 points in front of the second place tearu Lowell. Shannon Houseman won the girls race for Caledonia in 19:04. Caledonia's girls, ranked nationally, have now won seven consecutive regional titles. Maple Valley's girls did not disappoint either, placing second with 104 points. Along with Andy Swartz and Ben Covert of the Maple Valley boys team, the girls will head to Lowell High on Saturday for their state meet. Kathryn Murphy paced the Lions, finishing second in 20:00. Heidi Eberly was a close second in 21:56. Swartz took 19th overall in 18:28 and Covert finished 20th in 18:31. Three other runners from Barry County schools also qualified. Roy Wise earned a spot for Lake wood with an 18th place finish. He is the first runner from the school to get into the state meet since 1988. Josh Smith, from Delton Kellogg, was 17th at Niles and will also be attending Grand Rapids Golf Course this Saturday. Middleville's Jessie Davis was the fifth fastest runner at her regional race. Davis, a sophomore, has improved her times consistently throughout the season. Saxons drop district soccer contest Caledonia’, tandem of Sieve Schmidt and Man Bushman sinick again Saturday for the Fighting Scots. And lhe result of that strike was a 1-0 Caledonia win over Hasting, in a district soccer championship a Caledonia High To get to lhe final Caledonia beat Middleville 1-2 in double overtime last Thursday. while Hastings defeated Byron Center 7-0. In lhe game's second half. Schmidt made a pass to Bushman and lhe Caledonia striker one-timed the ball past lhe Hastings’ goalkeeper for the lone goal of the night. The Fighting Scots (13-2-2) will next play lhe Maroons of Holland Christian In the first round of regionals. The game will be held at South Haven High on Wednesday Hastings closes out the year al 17-4. Caledonia Coach Brian Broekhuizen said bis team played a smart game in lhe district finale versus lhe Saxons. ■We (Caledonia) played very well with scene very good passing." Broekhuizen said. *1 was especially happy with our defense." Hastings registered seven shots on goal, while Caledonia had 14 shots on goal. Jeff Storrs scored two goals in the first half and Damon Gonzales, Fred Jiles and Kevin Cooney scored one each lo give Hastings a commanding 5-0 first half lead In the game with Byron Center. Garrett Gonzales and Evan Winkler added goals In the second, half as the Saxons Saxons at State 11 Saxon athletes selected to all-conference teams Selections have been made for the All-OK White Conference fall sports teams and 11 athletes from Hastings High have been awarded for their hard work. Charissa Shaw and Lori Maiville were both named from the Saxon girls cross country team. Both of the runners will participate at the state meet this Saturday Betsie Keeler was named all-league on the tennis team and Elizabeth Lincolnhol was an Barnum were all selected from the football. team. Youngs made the squad as linebacker, Seymour an offensive tackle and Barnum was chosen as a punier. Fred Jiles. Jim Rob be and Jeff Stocks earned all-league recognition on the soccer, team. A fourth Saxon, Aaron Baker wati named honorable mention. Hastings’ Jeff Storrs (22) attempts a header in lhe district soccer game with Byron Center on Oct 26. The Saxons won that game 7-0. (Photo by Jim Jensen) finished off a 7-0 win. Storrs said that Hastings "bung tough and played (their) game", but that Byron Center did not mount much of a threat offensively. "It would have been nice to play Caledonia or Middleville,* Storrs Stan said of the semifinal matchup. Two days later, the Saxons did and Caledonia woo out 1-0. Dan Contango scored the game-winner for Caledonia against Middleville wilh less than two minutes io lo play In in the second overtime. d tggMg . • otn;- Mi te «M £ Hastings, Delton win final football thrillers Hastings' runningback Jack Taylor scored oo a one-yard run in overtime on Oct 27 to give the Saxons ■ 14-8 season ending victory over Kenowa Hills. The Saxons (who finish lite season al 3-6) were able to stop tbe Knights in their overtime drive with ao interception by Joe Rodriquez. Hastings then needed four auempts to score, but eventually did oo Taylor's oneyard jaunt. After Kenowa Hills had scored lo take an 8-0 advantage. Hastings came back in lhe second quarter wish a game-tying drive. A 30-yard pass from Joe Lyons to Jesse Barnum made it 8-6 and a Lyons to Rodriquez two-point conversion knotted tbe score. Taylor finished the game with 57 yards on 13 carries and Jamie James had 41 yards oo seven attempts. Lyons was 4-of-11 throwing tbe ball for 50 yards, including the one touchdown pass. Hastings bad 174 total yards of offense compared lo Kenowa Hills' toul of 185. A nir« • 4»l daS •41 , *'!.l 1 JuA H honorable mention pick. z 2 Ed Youngs, Brian Seymour and Jesjfe1 A not. n>-,l molt wot * Four members of the Hastings' cross country team are headed to the state meat / this Saturday at the Grand Rapids Golf Course. Those four are (from left) Tim: Rounds. Laura Thomas. Charissa Shaw and Lori Maiville. (Photo by Jim Jensen) Delton 20, Comstock 15 All of lhe games 35 points came in the second half as Delton (5-4) collected 299 ytada of total offense. Chad Lenz scored lhe Panthers first touchdown with a one-yard run in tbe third quarter. The big piay oo that drive was a 56yard sprint by Scott Haas. A second Lenz' one-yard run made it 12-0 and a Haas pass to Craig Wendt added two more points to Delton's lead. Jason Stampfier concluded lhe Panther scoring in the fourth quarter with a 22-yard *•«••**. on*, z*MnusJ llj IIIMIIWIMI 1 .,.-k ........................ 4R<J Lions miss state playoffs by inches On Sunday nighi came the news that Maple Valley football coach Guenther Minelsiaedl and the rest of the Lion failbfiil hid a hard time swallowing. Ml Maple Valley. 8-1 and just coming off to 18-0 win over Class B powerhouse1 Pennfieid. missed qualifying for the state playoffs by a point and a half. Guenther’s squad finished fifth in Class CC Region 3 with 680 points or a 754$, playoff point average. The win versus Pennfieid did add points to Maple Valley.', total, but it didn't add quite enough. The region which the Lions weni categorized in ended up with four undefeated i teams. Those four squads, who all will play In lhe playoffs that start this weekend ate I Unkxt City. Niles Brandywine. Hopkins andHanfad. -S Maple Valley', only loss of the season came in tbe first week to Union City. \ "If two more teams would have woo this, Maple Valley beat, we would have been iq' run. Defense was a key factor, however, in lhe Delton's Dustin Green intercepted a Comstock pass with under five minutes lo piay In tbe game to spoil a Coll drive. Stampfier finished wli . 117 yard, on 11 carries and Haas gained 89 vnrd- Haas led the defense wilh 14 tackles and Joel Pero had eight wops and one sack James Sibberson and Bill Lane also had sacks for the Panthers. the playoffs," Minelsiaedl said. "If we wtx^tf Lions shut down top-ranked Panthers Knowing that a win against Battle Creek Pennfieid would require its best, the Maple Valley varsity football team played a near penect, season-ending game oo Oct. 27. And tbe result: a 18-0 Lions' blanking of a Panther team that was previously ranked No. 1 in Class B Region 2. Maple Valley (8-1 and repeat champions of tbe Southern Michigan Athletic Association) held Pennfieid (8-1; to just 51 yards rushing and totaled 238 yards with its own running attack. Lions* Coach Guenther Miltelstaedt was most pleased with his team's execution and determination — both offensively and defensively. "We had no choice, our backs were to the wall." Miltelstaedt said. "We thought that if we could hang in there, we could be there at the end Our kids played their hearts out." The Lions also forced the Panthers into three costly turnover*. Damon Patrick, who is also Maple Valley's talented quarterback, recovered two Pennfieid fumbles and Adam Thayer intercepted a Panther pass. Pennfieid had entered the game undefeated partially because they didn't make turnovers. But Friday, the Lions came rearing to play. "We couldn't get anything going.* Pennfieid Coach Dave Hudson said. "Guenther's team played some pretty fine football: they jus: kicked our butt." Maple Valley's first touchdown came after a convincing 14-play. 87-yard drive that was culminated on a two-yard run by Pete Hastings' defense, led by Chris Miller (21) and Craig Bowen (60) put the wraps on a Kenowa Hills runner in the Saxons' season-ending game last Fnday. Keltepourey. Patrick threw a 18-yard pass to Brian Hopkins and Jason Thompson broke a run for 25 yards on that first scoring dnve. Keltepourey* score came with 1:32 left on the first quarter dock. Keltepourey had just one thing on his mind "We just came out and wanted to win." Keltepourey said. "This was our championship game and moving the ball was a big key." Patrick and Hopkins hooked up again for big yards during the second quarter. On a first down. Patrick threw a pass down tbe sideline to Hopkins and the speedy receiver kept on going until be reached pay din — 55 yards later. The Lions failed on a two-point conversion attempt, giving them a 12-0 advantage at the half. Maple Valley bad already collected 102 rushing yards with five runners after the first two quarters. The Lions defense played a key role in the third quarter results. First. Thayer intercepted a Ray Mowinski pass at the Pennfieid 32 yard line to stop one Panther scoring chance. Patrick, then, recovered a Todd Brown fumble when the Panthers were again driving towards the Lions' end zone. Finally, Aaron Tobias made a sack on See LIONS continued on page 13 Saxon runningback Jack Thomas (22) dives in lor the game-winning, one-yard touchdown during overtime of Hastings 14-8 over Kenowa Hills on Oct. 27. Hastings freshmen even basketball record with win The Hastings freshman girls basketball team defeated Wyoming Park Oct. 24 45-289 Angie Boger ted the Saxon offense with 18 pints and 12 rebounds Amy Songer pulled down 13 rebounds and added eight points Brooke Rizor also scored eight points followed by Andea Larkc and Chris Lancaster with tour points each, two points from Sara Allcrding and one point from Ally Morgan. The team is now 8-8 overall and 6-4 in the league. have been in any other region, we have been In." Class CC Region 3 was the only regiep ■ In any class to have four teams with »•(), records. A total of 16 teams from each class qualify for lhe slate football playoffs. »। "What's frustrating is that this year we I were seventh or eighth highest (points 1a I CO in tbe state." Minelsiaedl said. Tm not as disappointed (personally) as I am for my seniors." Maple Valley's group of seniors have mx only won back-to-back Southern Michigan Athletic Association titles, but have algo came up with wins over a few of the staffs best. In 1994, the lions defeated Olivet. St. Philip and Sand Creek and this season Msfle Valley beat Pennfieid. Olivet and St. Philip. Minelsiaedl has coached five teams that have played al stale and was hoping dial lhe 1995 squad would be his sixth. "We’ve bad some good runs (but) tbe seniors didn't gel a chance (to make the playoffs).* Miltelstaedt said. JV hoopsters drop two The Saxon junior varsity basketball squad lost twice las: week by close score*. Hastings (12-5 overall and 8-3 in tbe OK White) fell to Wyoming Park 39-35 oo Oct 24 and also dropped a barn burner to Lowell oo Oct. 26 40-42. Beth Owen led Hastings with 11 points versus Wyoming Park Aleisha Miller arid Erica Fulmer each scared 10 point,. q Owen and Fulmer again led lhe pack In (fie game with Lowell, scoring 10 point, apioM. ’ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 2, 1995 — Page 13 LIONS, continued from page 12 Varsity Saxons fall in road contest Haslings' varsity basketball learn had a difficult third quarter on Oct. 26 In a 55-38 lorn to Lowell oo the road. the Saxons, now 6-11 overall and 5-6 in the O-K White Conference, nailed by just slCpoims (26-20) at the game's half, but fell Wedandny P.M. ame> s Stables 20-12: Friendly Home its 20-12; Eye aad Ent Specialists 19-13: H pville Chiropractic 17-15: Misfits 17-15; t S Machine 16H-15K: Mace's Pharmacy |8; Hair Care Center 14-18; Valley Realty »; Lifestyles IOh-21M. 471; B. Blakley 189450; E Ulrich 431; D. Bums 179429; R. Murphy 432; B. Hesterty 153428; N. Varney >439; B. Johnson 168-431; P. fcnekson 167434; J. Peuengill 168419; W Purches 155-410. M. Brimmer 165-405; B. Estep 148-380; S. Sebastian 209; E. Viaeuee 1200; K. Sutfin 177; B Hathw.y l*t: B. Noms 170; D. Seeber 150. behind by 15 polms after three quarters (45­ 30) lo lhe Red Arrow,. Hastings beat Lowell at home oo Sept. 26. but just did not have lhe same Intensity nor shooting touch this lime around. "They busied II open In lhe third." 156; B. Estep 150; V. Kincade 143; J Piper 138; B. Noms 135; S. Salazar 131; B Sexton 128. Tuesday Mixed Pin Seekers 26-10; La tn mo's Clowns 23-13; Consumer, Concrete 21-15; Lockshop 21-15; Advanced Commercial Printing 20-16; Hast­ ings Bowlers 19-17; Vikina 16-20; Neighbors 15-21; Black Sheep 11-23; Bye 8-28. Mens High Gaines 8; Series K. Keller 180; D. Salazar 166; S. Hyde 185; G. Snyder 188. Womens High Games & Series D. McCole 174483; B. Wilkins 213; F. Ruthniff 198; S. Bosman 473. Hastings Coach Katie Kowalczyk said. "We just didn't play well and came up a little shat." Rachel Young led Hastings with 12 points. Young also topped the team in rebounds with seven boards. Hastings did not play Tuesday and will next play at Northview this Friday. K. Christian 48, Delton 35 Delton (4-13, 2-10 in the KVAA) struggled in the early going as Kalamazoo Christian took a 26-16 lead in the half. Kate Matteson led the Panthers in points with 11 and Heather Haas added eight points. Sam Lantinga grabbed 10 rebounds and Kim Cole had eight rebounds, both for Delton. Mowiruki near the conclusion of the third quarter. Hoping to run off time on the clock. Maple Valley closed out lhe game's scoring in lhe fourth quarter with a well-executed 74yard drive. Patrick tallied the touchdown on a 18-yard quarterback sneak, receiving a great block from Thayer. Kcllcpourey had 86 yards rushing on 21 carries to lead the Lions. Patrick ran for 79 yards on nine carries and also threw for 72 yards on two completions. YMCA to start basketball league The YMCA will begin its annual Saturday morning basketball program for youth in grades second through eighth on Nov. 4. The program will run every Saturday for six weeks (no meeting on Nov. 25). The cost for the wx week program is $3 per Saturday or one may purchase a program pass for the en­ tire six weeks for $12. Scholarships are available upon request. Preregistration is not required. The following is a list of the game times and locations for each age group. Boys: second grade. 8:30-9:30 a.m.. Nor­ theastern Elementary; third grade, 11-eooa, Northeastern Elementary; fourth, fifth and sixth grade, 8:30*10 a.m., Hastings High School; seventh and eighth grade. 8:30-10 a.m., Hastings High School (Nov. 4. Middle School Nov. Il-Dec. 16). Girls — second and third grade, 9:45-10:45 a.m., Northeastern Elementary; fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Hastings High School. Your Gift Saves Lives. Faith Christian ends soccer 1995 season undefeated The Faith Christian School soccer team finished their second undefeated season with a victory at Battle Creek last week. They played games against teams from Lansing. Battle Creek and ocher area schools. Coach Richard Sessink commented. "The competition has been great. The game* are always fun for the players and fans of all the teams because of the exceptional Christian spirit displayed." said Coach Richard Sessink. The team consists of eighth graders Chad Carr. Katherine Shellcnbargcr, and Autumn Wieland. Seventh graders: Russell Spees. Stacia Guernsey, Mike Walker. Keri Buehler. Theron Bartow, and Alexander Schloop. Monday Mixers Kelley’s Kegiers 23-9; Girrbachs 20-12; South Shore Saloon 19-13; Mr. Bruce's 19-13; Hartzier Tours 19-13; 3 Ponies 16-16; Babes and Bats 16^-154; Hastings Bowl 14-11; Micbeiob 13-19; Tim Lassies I2V6-I9W; Rowdy Giris 11-21; Dewey s Auto 10-22; M. Snyder 2-13. High Games - S Vandenburg 208; J. McMillon 198; M. Kill 194; R. Staplcy 189; S. Nevins 185; S Scheneider 177; K. Keeler Sixth graders: Jen Baum, Melissa Schloop, Josh Morrison. Ben Buikema. Fifth grader. Walter Spees. Also participating were Tyler Guernsey and Man Morrison. The Victors had a well-balanced and highscoring offense during the season with Katherine Shellenbarger being the high scorer with ten goals. Chad Carr six goals. Russell Speas five, Theron Bartow five and Walter Spees one. Goalie Joo Baum did an outstanding job. blocking many shots. ••The team really came together and played well with each player having a good fed' for lhe game and their position," Sessink said. High Series - S Vandenburg 596; D Hley 562; M. Snyder 554; D. Hughes 536; Stapiey 527; V. Carr 515; M. Kill 473. Sundai Night Mixed •Rebels 23-9; B S ers 20-8; Thunder Alley 19213; Misfits I8U-13U; Really Rotten* 18M4; Alley Cats 18-14; Friends 17-15; Diehard* 16-16; Short N Sweet 16-16; Get PI is 13-19; Freeman's 12-20; Dynamites Snyder 222-556; K. Sutfin 184-469. J. Mead L 7-442; P Freeman 178-441; D. Smith 1(5-412; J. Highsmith 115-300; K. Becker 119; D Kelley 187; N. Lambert 175; L. Falconer 157; D. Krallman 155; S. Craven 14^ P Eye 135. Lambeth 205-562; R. Bowman 212-554; B. Barkhuff 185-498; W. Friend 180-473; W James 183-461; J. Detail Jr. 168-429; C. VanHousen 207; C. Manin 193; D. Vickers 192; R. Craven 186; V. Dezess 182; M. Croc* 172; B. Miller 169; B. Hubbell 161; J. Eye 153 Bowierettes ■Jfient Oil 18-10; Bennett Industries 17-11; Brtnthy's Hair Styling 16-12; Hecker Inswnnee 16-12; Cartoon Center Excavating 13-15; D. J Electric 4-24. nGood Games aad Series — G. Potter 152442. P. Britten 161-390; B Daughterly H Coemo 167; E. Cinch 165477; B. Hathaway 168: S. Merrill 181467; I Gard ncr 156-375; J. EUotoo 165; B. Maker 201472; K Fowler 166457; T Christopher [▼7-537: E Vanasse 176: J. McMillen 164. Friday Nite Mooned Mixed "9and A Wiggle 25-7; Get Lucky 23-9; Foor Star 19-13; Three Ponies 17-15; Gutter Dimers 17-15: Big Os I6M-I5M; Rocky Raw 16-16: Keglers 16-16; Middle Lakers IM5-I6M; Heads Out 15-17; OiUkm's 15-17: LaK Comers 15-17; Sean and Service 15-17; WMungOnh 14-18; Rusty Four 14-18; Four R's 12-20; Ten Pins 12-20; Odd Balls 11-21. An Enormous Elk Hod Janose. of Middleville, caught this 750-pound, six-by-six bull during the September State of Michigan hunt in Gaylord. Janose used a Dan Wesson 44 Magnum lo catch the elk — the biggest elk ever caught in Michigan with a hand gun. The area hunter said that the DNR were very helpful and enthusiastic and told himthat it is becoming tougher and tougher to catch such a prize. by asthma. Not only does this disease rob you of breath ... The basics of mutual funds it can rob you of life itself. Help us control this chronic respiratory condition which kills more Americans annually than Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Epilepsy and Cystic Fibrosis combined. Support Your Local Lung Association Give to Christnuu Seal* The #/ Hope for the AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION* Killer 800678-LUNG of Michigan City of Hastings pop. 6,549 Announcement of Position Available CITY CLERK/TREASURER/FINANCE DIRECTOR City Clerk/Treasurer 'Finance Director Clerk ol tbe Council, and the Chief Financial Officer of the Gty. Administer* and oversees a wide variety of City operations including: financial ser­ vices. accounting services, payroll, cash management, investments, utility billing, tax billing, the issuance of licenses, the conduction of elections, and other related work as required Salary $36,000 to $43,000- benefits Applicants should possess a bachelors degree in general business, accounting, finance or a related field from an accredited college or university and five years of progressively responsible experience in a professional accounting or financial position. Experience must involve at least three years of governmental accounting experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and education which provide skills, abilities and knowl­ edge of (he functions, structure, organization and laws of municipal government inducing accounting, finance, purchasing budgeting computers, personnel and supervisory principles. What a catch . Diana Hager, of Vermontville, •caught this eight point, 140pound deer in Barry County on Oct. 29. Hager used a Browning Bow to make the catch. FINANCIAL 9,600,000 Americans are disabled Thursday A.M. Hummers 26H-9I6; Question Marks 2f-l5. Lucky Shots 20-16; Leftoven 20-16: Hwlings Bowl 19-17; Valley Realty 18-18; tSfam 17-19; Bosleys 16H-I9U: Varneys l«l. Good Games and Series — J McKeough >90-524; M Atkinson 177498; F Ruthniff 188492: K Thomason 178488; J. Lewis 190467; M. Dull 197448; C. Clouse 166448: S. Lambert 156431; S. Mogg 176428; D. Collier 155423; D. Olmstead 147408. A Boniface 140-384; W Converse Members of the Faith Christian soccer team (back row, from loft) Jon Baum, Ben Buikema, Stacia Guernsey. Autumn Wieland, Katherine Shellen­ barger, Keri Buehler, Melissa Schloop,Coach Sessink; (front row, from left) Josh Morrison, Theron Barlow, Russell Spees, Chad Carr, Mike Walker, Alexander Schloop, Walter Spees. Anyone interested should submit a resume including salary history, references and cover let­ ter to the Gty Manager. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Resumes will be accepted until 10J0 am, Friday, November 24. 1995. A full job description is available upon request. 616-945-2468 The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sc*, national origin, age or disability A recent letter from a reader reminded me that we spend to much time on lhe specifics of investing that the basics are sometimes overlooked. "What exactly is a mutual fund?" the reader asked. The financial dictionary defines a mutual fund as a fund operated by an investment com­ pany that raises money from shareholders and invests it in stocks, bonds and other securities. But there is more to this story than the dic­ tionary definition. The first recorded mutual fond was established in 1822 in the Netherlands by King William I. The first mutual fund in this country was started in 1924 and still exists to­ day. Funds eventually beer me so popular that toward the end of the Great Depression an in­ tensive study was undertaken to establish laws that would protect shareholders from potential abuses. From that study came the Investment Com­ pany Act of 1940. The act regulates invest­ ment companies by requiring them to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and strictly follow all federal laws and guidelines relating to securities. As a result of the Investment Company Act. each mutual fond has a prospectus, which defines the fund's objective and limits the managers of specific investment parameters and risk levels Therefore, one of the benefits of owning a mutual fund is professional management Diversification is another benefit of mutual funds. Most mutual funds typically own 100 or more different securities. Although diver­ sification spreads your risk, it does not guarantee absence of risk. The market value of securities changes, so an investment that offers lhe potential for significant gains can­ not simultaneously promise to be risk-free. When you share the rewards, you must also share the risk. The share price of a mutual fund is calculated each business day. This price per share appears the following day in major newspapers across the nation. A quick check of your newspaper or a phone call to your broker lets you know exactly what your fond is worth that day. If you wish to withdraw money, it’s as sim­ ple as writing a check, making a phone call or having the money wired to your bank, depen­ ding on the mutual fund you own. Tbe fund must redeem your shares oo any bur nr— day at the current market price, which could be higher or lower than the price you paid al pur­ chase However, most mutual funds are designed to be held as long-term investments. Today there are more than 5.000 mutual funds with about $2 trillion invested in diem. USA Today has called mutual funds possibly the nation's favorite way to invest for the next century. - STOCKS — The following prices are from tho close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from tho pre­ vious week. AT&T 64 Amaritech 53’/. Anheuser-Busch 66'/. Chrysler 51*/. CMS Energy 27*/. Coca Cola 72 Dow Chemical 68’/. Exxon 76’/z Family Dollar 15'/. Fort 28’7. General Motors 43’/. TCF Financial 58’/. 26’/. Hastings Mfg. 97’/. IBM JCPenney 42'/. Johnson & Johnson 81*/. Kmart 8'/. Kellogg Company 72*/. 41'/. McDonald's 34 Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 16'h Spartan Motors 9’/. Upjohn 50*/. Gold 383.00 Silver 5.37 Dow Jones 4755.48 Volume 377,000,000 + 2’/. -’/. + *h —’h + 'h -'h -Vh -1*7. -»/. —1 -•/. -»/. -•h -3*/. —Vh -1W + ’/» -*/. -*/. + 2*/s + .30 —.01 -28.18 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 2, 1995 COURT NEWS: A 24-ycar Middleville man was rescntenced after lhe Court of Appeals decided his original fines were too excessive. Timothy Muller was sentenced last Thursday to 14-24 months in jail, lhe length of jail lime was not changed, but his fines and costs were reduced to zero. The Court of Appeals decided the original fines in the sentence violated the principles of proportionality. Muller originally had been sentenced 14 to 24 months and a $2,000 fine on prison on a controlled substance charge, and 12 months with a $1,000 fine for fleeing and eluding police. Both sentences were the maximum he could have received. The Court of Appeals voted 2-1 that sentence violated the ban against excessive fines as outlined in the state constitution. • A 19-year-old Hastings man was sentenced to serve time in jail for a drug charge. Jason Haskin was ordered to serve 30 days in the Barry County jail and two years of probation. He pleaded guilty in September to manufacture or delivery of marijuana Haskin told Circuit Court Judge James Fisher that he wanted to make money, and drugs seemed to be the fastest way to do so. • A 21-year-old Caledonia man was Banner CLASSIFIEDS CalL.The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 (iann*< ( iimininiiiv \i>lin\ Srf/< AUNT ELLEN SAYS, “We had fun with Halloween costumes, now we have dressy Thanksgiving things- Christmas is coming!" Free layaway at AUNTELLEN’S ATTIC. Delton. M-43. 623-8900 Hamnu\ ©© HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY ERIC VANDECAR. co November 1st. Love Deb JIMMY. HAPPY 28TH B-DAY November 3rd Love Your Wife /wd/ / \falc LlQL’OR-WtNE STORE with 1000 for rale in ManhaU Very elexn, nkc cxsh flow. Cell Jsmes Jetek sod aak Shout Stare St McrcaotUk. 1-800-295-2772 /*« t\ AKC ROTTWEILER PUPS. German bloodline, wilh pipers. Gall after 5:00pm, ask for Tracey, 517-7264444. FREE TO GOOD HOME female Beagle and female Cock­ er Spaniel. Call 945-2149 after 5.-00 l <•/ CALEB'S CIDER MILL CLOSES FOR THE SEASON! Merchandise will be sold out to the walls at 20% off through 11/4/95, our list day. Il’s been a great year and wc thank you for your patronage aad friendship. 8301 Valley, Vermontville. 517-726-1102. CLOSED SUNDAY 2 BEDROOM HOUSE TRAILER, furnished; also cabin for 1 person, furnished. 623-2870___________________ ANTIQUE SHOW AT THE BARRY COUNTY EXPO CENTER. NOVEMBER 4 AND 5. TWO LARGE BUILDINGS, QUALITY ANTIQUES. JUST NORTH SAT. 1B-7 PM-; SUN. 14-1 PJri. 32-S* ADM. \h>hdt Homt \ GRAND VALUE HOMES: The housing experts. (Formerly Tree Value Homes). LOTS OF LOTS AND HAPPY HOMES! Now open with many models and cariy bird sp-cials at Yankee Springs Meadows newest addi­ tion. Low down pay men ts and easy terms - to qualified buyers. Call Sandra now for details! 616-795-7900 ADULT FOSTER CARE has S(j/< BEAUTIFUL * PIECE Oak rimin Dcoroom ouon. tnciuoes queen size mattress seL Still in the plastic. 2 months old. Cost $1>A now sacrifice $300 1-5i7-699-4148_____________ BEAUTIFUL 3 PIECE livin­ groom outfit Includes sofa, love sen and chair. Mixed colors. Mast sell, $275. 1-517-699-4148_____________ BRASS BED. Very beautiful with queen size luxury Sealy M actress set Only 2 months old. Cost $150, asking $200. 1-517499-2251______________ KING SIZE SEALY Mattress scL Deluxe model with frame. 1 month old. Cost $1,200, sell for $300. 1-5174764414 KIRBY UPRIGHT SWEEP­ ER. "Laie Moder. With an attachment and rug shampooer. Very powerful Cost $1,300, sacrifice $100. 1-517499-2251 WHIRLPOOL SUPREME heavy duty washer & gas dryer, $200 each. 948-3373________ WHITE AND BRASS DAYBED with trundle bed underneath. Includes mattress. Very ornate looking. 1 week old. Cost o 'er $600 new, sacrifice $250. 1-J17494-9184 HESTBBLY TREE SERVICE Trimming A remov­ al, insured. Reasonable. Randaon Hrritofy, 945-2545. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Debt conaolidatioo•Turaed down? problem credit? We can helpI'Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-806-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ LICENSED CHILDCARE 2ND SHIFT: Chnstian values taught. License DF080024639. 79<2527___________________ “LUMBER COSTS UP?" Steel buildings as tow as $3.00 sq. foot. Buy factory direct from National Manufacturer as authorized dealer. Will train. Some Markets taken. Cal? 303-759-3200, exL 2200 PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician twflait Can 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regu lar or occasion al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave meas^e WANTED! Secretary/Receptionist Part-time, possible full-time, some computer skill and general office skills preferred. Send \ ulmnt>li\< 1986 DOGE RAM D50 1979 Camaro, 1985 Ford F150. 672-5200 or 672-7738 OF HASTINGS ON MJ7. 4.BEDROOM BRICK WALKOUT, Like Ofcxra 792-2350___________________ I <n \tih 41H ANNUAL “CHRIST­ MAS IN NOVEMBER” CRAFT SHOW, Saturday, November 4th, 10am-4pm, Marlin High School. 80 exhibitors. resume to: Ad #427 do The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 I nr Knit LAKEFRONT. Wall Lake, Delton. Modern 2-bedroom. 1 year lease, deposit and refer­ ences. Phone 623-8218. LAKE ODESSA. 2-bedroom condo. 30 minutes from Lmiing or Grand Rapids. 1416-792-2350 I hip Wotthd CONSTRUCTION/ LABORERS- to $16/hr plus benefits. Many train! Major contractors. No lay-offs. Needed now! 616-949-2424 JOB LINE Re_________________________ CONTRACTORS WANTEDContractors (including Minority/Female) needed for Barry County to Md on Small Cities Community De vctoptnent Block Grant for its Home Improvement Program. Please call 616493-2271 for a pre- JANITOR1AL SUPERVISOR needed. Full lime 3rd shift, must have cXpericncc in all phascs of floor care A personnel manage­ ment. Full benefits, plus compe­ titive wage. Phone 382-5914 for interview.___________________ JOB COACH/ COUNSELOR- to $45(Vwk plus great benefits. Nondegrecd. Entry level! Good enmmunwatinn skills. Needed now! 616-949-2424 JOB UNE Fre_________________________ PACKAGE DELIVERY DRIVER- lo SSOG'wk plu braefils. Training provided! Major company' Stsrt now! 616-949-2424 JOB UNE Fee FLANT SECURITY- lo S45OTOR phu benefits! Trailing provided. 3 shifts. Non­ certified! Major Company! Needed wow! 616-949-2424 JOB UNE Fee______________ QUALITY CONTROL TRAINEE- io 3560rwt pta great benefit! Packaging Plant, 2 ihifii! Training provided Start now! 616-949-2424 JOB UNE Fee.________________________ SUNNY FRESH FOODS, 1 subsidiary of Cargill, Inc. is currently hiring for their further processing facility. We are seeking a full lime Quality Assurance Technician 3 for our Lake Odessa facility. Specialized skills include HACCP’s, Quality Assurance and GMP’s. Must be flexiblehours arc 2pm to II pm. they will vary with weekend work required. Employment with Sunny Fresh Foods will be contingent upon passing a physi­ cal which includes a dreg aid alcohol test Please apply m person al 3100 Bonanza Road, Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 or send a letter of appheation with resume and references by November 6, 1995. No phone rail* please. Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discnmmale oo the bmis of race, religion, color, sex. age, nalsonal origin or disability TEXAS REFINERY CORP. Needs mature (responsible) person now m Hastings area. Regardless of training, write W.C. Hopkins. Depc W-49051. Box 711, PL Worth, TX 76101. TRAVEL AGENT: Immediate opening for fell or part tunc agent in rapidly growing and expanding agency. Benefits available. Opportunities for travel. Premier Travel. 7105 Kraft, Caledonia. Call (616) 554-0311. WANTED! MEDICAL/ DENTAL RECEPTIONIST: Full time, experienced required, computer and exceptional people skills necessary, wages negotiable, based oo experience. Apply 10 Ad S424 CO Ronin dcr. P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058 sentenced lo lime served and released from punishment on stolen property charges. Jerry Miner wu not in court, but Judge Fisher discharged him from probation and credited Miner for 260 days in jail. Miner pleaded guiliy In 1993 to possessing stolen property after stealing baseball cards from • Thornapple Township home. He wu sentenced to 12 months in jail, but had served a majority of that in boot camp. * A Freeport man wu sentenced to jail for drug delivery. Dean Myers wu sentenced lo one year in jail nd ordered lo serve probation during lhe time be is jailed. He wu convicted of manufacture or delivery of drugs. His accomplice in the matter. Teresa Cooley, was sentenced Iasi month * A Battle Creek man wu sentenced for a charge of larceny in a building. Jason Bryant. 18. wu sentenced under Youthful Training Status, meaning if he succesafully completes his sentence tbe felony will be erased from his record. He wm ordered to serve three years of probation, with the first four months In lhe Barry County Jail. He wu given credit for 150 days already served. Bryant also wu ordered lo pay one-third of the 33,210 In restitution stemming from his larceny charge. Aa part of his probation, be must foUow a curfew and be in bis residence between midnight and 6 a.m. * A Battle Creek (tri pleaded guiliy to breaking Imo an Assyria 1 ownship home in January. Stephanie Schumaker pleaded guilty to home invasion. second degree, for breaking into a borne oo Cox Road Jan. 28. Schumaker admined sbe drove the car that wu need to transport goods stolen from tbe home. Sbe faces a maiimmn 15 year prison sentence and a possible 33.000 One Sentencing was sei tor Dec. 14. * A 34-year-old Batue Creek man wu sentenced lo at least 10 years In prison tor criminal sexual condua Involving two young girts. Steven R. Clark wu ordered to serve between 120 to 300 months In prison. He wu sentenced for engaging in sexual *v—are with giris under the age of 13. "It saddens me to impote such a sentence, but I see no osher choice," said Judge Raber. He said (or the aemeoce be took into account lhe giris still suffered from nightmares, even thought he acts todk place five years ago. Dettori man’s body recovered by Karen Manck Staff Writer Tbe body of tbe Delton nun who was swept off a pier and into Lake Michigan near Grand Haven was recovered Tuesday after­ noon. Tbe body of Eugene V. Grocbowski, 29. was pulled from the Grand Haven Channel by Ottawa County Sheriff's Department divers at midday Oct 31, said a sergeant from tbe sher­ iff’s department. He bad been missing and presumed dead since being swept of the pier by a wave 3 phl Friday, Oct 27. Grocbowski had been walking oo the pier with two friends, Mark Colwell, 28, of Plainwell and Roger Smith, 30, of Kalama­ zoo, when high waves pushed him off the pier. Colwell and Smith jumped into the channel in an attempt to rescue Grocbowski. but high waves and cold waters pushed them back. They were treated at Ottawa County Hospital for hypothermia. The Grand Haven Coast Guard and divers from the sheriffs department coordinated ef­ forts with the Grand Haven Public Safety De­ partment lo find Grocbowski. Tbe search for the body was delayed several days due lo in­ clement weather and choppy walers. Investigators with the Grand Haven Public Safety Department, which is handling the case, could not be reached for comment. County awarded drunk driving enforcement funds by Karen Mauck Staff Writer County law enforcement ha been awarded a federal grant that will be used lo increase drunk driving patrols oo two major holidays. Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver said tbe county received 317.494 in federal funds for the program called Campaign Safe and Sober. The funds must be divided between several law enforcement agencies in tbe county, but the Hastings City Police department applied for tbe grant on behalf ot tbe ocher departments. Sarver said Ute funds Will be divided between the Hastings City Police. Barry County Sheriffs Department. Middleville Police. Barry Township Police and lhe Michigan Stale Police al the Hastings post. He said while the Stale Police is included in tbe Campaign Safe and Sober, that department will get its funds separately through the state because it is a stale deparunent The federal funds will be used io pay for overtime hours used in enforcing drunk driving laws between now and Sept. 30 1996. Sarver said tbe enhanced patrols will be held for two weeks around Thanksgiving and two weeks around die Fourth of July. Hastings City Police was notified it had qualified for the award in August. Saner was notified in a letter dated Oct 26 that lhe county was approved for the award. Police Beat: Restaurant burglarized 2nd time A Middleville restaurant waa burgtanzed for the second time in two weeks Monday The Swamp Fox Restaurant and Lounge, 661 Broadway in Middleville, waa broken into between the night of Oct. 29 and the morning of Oct. 30. Employees opening tbe restaurant 10 o'clock Monday morning discovered the burglary and called police The Swamp Fox was firn burglarized Oct 19. Michigan State Bailee from the Wayland post could not release any information about either incident, raying both were still under investigation. According to Barry County Central Dispatch logs, the suspects in the Oct. 30 burglary used lhe same entrance and exit points as the Oct. 19 incident. * '' ■ *’ Child robbed of Halloween candy A Hastings child celebrating Halloween was robbed ot hs candy Tuesday night. A child was assMilted and his candy was taken away by an older child around 8:53 p.m. : Oct 31. The child waa accosted near the Hastings Ambulance Service oo 504 S. : Michigan Names of thse involved were not released, as the incident remains under investigation. Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver said any time something is forcibly taken from someone, Il Is technically termed as strong armed robbery, but typically It Is an older child taking a candy bag from a younger child. — "Unfortunately, we get one or two of these each year," he said. The rest of Halloween night was quiet in lhe county, with only some minor complaints. Those included ibcfl of Halloween decorations and noise complaints Three stolen cars recovered » The Hastings City Police has recovered three cars stolen from inside the city limits. A 1989 Ford Mustang was recovered at lhe Riverbend Golf Course. A 1985 Chevrolet Csprice was found on Yeckley Road and a 1992 Caprice nation wagon stolen from a residence on Msdison Street was locsted in Walker. Tbe cars were found in good condition, except the Caprice nation wagon, which had three windows broken out. Police raid sll three Incidents appeared to be "drive and drops," wtneb is rvhen rhe c» is t absndooed when the driver no longer needs k. timings Police are urging all car owners not to leave their keys in their can. Keys were letl in the igniUon In two of the three thefts. “t ■ Driver missing after car fire Police and fire departments responded lan weekend lo a car accident and fire only to found the river of the car missing. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies and Thomapple Township Emergency Services ** responded to a car fire on Parmalee Road. Jun wen of Bowman RoaL al 3:41 p.m. Oct « 28. A 1980 Chevette had struck a tree and caught fire. • Investigation revealed the car had been traveling ean on Parmalee when it ran off the ’. road and struck a tree. A passerby notified poiioe. but the driver left the scene before police arrived. .« »sl Man arrested after accident ■ "V A Delton man was arrested for drunk driving after rolling his vehicle on M-43. -t Willie Burton was charged with operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL) Oct. 28 after the vehicle he was driving went off the road and roiled once, according to lhe , Michigan State Police at lhe Hastings post He was north bound oo M-43 when be lost ■> control of the vehicle near Ackers PmA Raid. ’ He swerved. rollc<l.oit*.''k4lfcame to r^ton the east shoulder. The police report stales Burton thought a blown tire had caused the accident. Burton registered a blood alcohol level of 0.18 and 0.17. Tbe minimum to be legally drunk It 0.10. . .■'k >11 REASONS TO Weiler Un PEG PEURACH FOR MAYOR on NOVEMBER 7th 1. The major issues facing the dry in the coming yean will be financially related. Peurach has a Bachelors degree In Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University and a Masters degree In Accounting from Western Michigan University. She has 16 years of management experience and 7 years of accounting experience. 2. The new city government style requires council to have management and financial expertise to adequately supervise city administration. Psursch's backgrounds makss her uniquely qualified to serve that purpose. 3. Thu is a critical time for Hastings because we are actively grourng. Peurach will carefully manage growth so we strike that vary ty ol llfn that characterizes Haatlriga. 4. The Mayor is an ambassador for the City of Hastings. Peurach will represent Hastings In a positive and professional manner. 5. The Mayor should be someone who is vested in and cares for the community. Peurach actively volunteers In church, schools, charities, and government. She Is a long time resident ot Hsstlngs. She hes been married over 13 years. And she and her husband Jim have 3 young sons. 6. Peurach believes that elected officials should bo servants of the people, not the other way around. Pud for by the Citium for Pninch. 1122 S. Pxrt. Hxump >12947 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 2. 1995 — Page 15 Man who jumped from courthouse window found guilty by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The Hastings man who Jumped out of a second-story courtroom window last November was found guiliy of escaping law­ ful custody Joseph M. Roath. 24. was found guiliy In a bench trial presided over by Circuit Court Judge James Fisher Monday afternoon Roath had waived his right lo a jury trial and requested lhe bench trial last month. Roath was found guilty on one charge of escape while awaiting trial for a felony. Fisher found Roaih not guilty on a charge of resisting and obstructing police, saying he did not feel he could meel the burden of proof on dial charge. LEGAL NOTICES C°o!tobl! Common Council mot in ragulor session in tbe City Holl. Council Cbombers. Hosting*. Michigon. on Monday October 9. 1993 Ot 7 30 p.m Mayor Mayor Lou Gray presiding ' I. Present ot roll call were members: Brower 'Campbell. Gray. Hawkins. Jasperse, Ketchum. ' Moy. White. ! 2. City Monoger Penrod thanked the coble com­ mittee for the new microphones being used for the ; [ 3. Pledge to the Flag 4. Moved by Moy supported by Campbell, that the excuse of Councilmember Bloom be approved lYeos: AH. Absent Ono. Carried , 5. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Moy that tho minute* of the September 25. 1995 council meeting be approved o* sent Yeo* all. Absent One. Carried. 6. Public hearing held to receive comment from the public on the Community Development Block Grant application for the Industrial Pork on Storr School Rood. Tho City is applying to the Michigan Job* Commission lor $250,000 in federal fund* to extend public services, including water and sewer 4o a 40 acre site adjocent to tho E.W. Bliss Co. pro petty along Storr School Rood. No public comment received. Public hearing closed Moved Campbell, supported by Josporso that the resolution to moke on application to tho Michigan Deportment of Commerce to obtain Federal fund* for installing infrastructure on Starr School Rood »or $250 000 with the City shore to be S257 000 bo adopted ; Yeas: White. Moy. Ketchum. Jasperse. Hawkins. Gray, Campbell. Brower. Nays: None. Absent: Bleom. Carried. • 7. Moved by Brower, supported by Jasperse that the October 1995 Incubator report presented by Joe Rahn be received ond placed on file. Yeas: oil. Absent: One. Carried. ’ B Mayor Gray stated that Joe Rahn Director of the Hostings Industrial Incubator. was a speaker ot lhe Michigan Municipal League Convention in Detroit on incubators. 9. Moved by While, supported by Brower that the third quarter report from PO presented by Mike Weyermon. bo received ond placed on file. Y*o* ail. Absent. One. Carried. 10. Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins that mop and letter of October 4. 1995. signed by dents along West Court St. and presented by Swartz, be received ond placed on file. Yeas: Absent: One Carried ir. Swa. tz asked council to address the problem W*st Court Street from Broadway to Market, of eding and increased traffic coused from the I. He would like to see stop signs or a light. ). Moved by H-rwkins supported by White that matter presented by Mr. Swartz be referred to City Manager's office to work with the Chief of ce and Director ol Public Service* to come bock ouncil with a recommendation. Yeas: all. Abll: One. Carried. 2 Moved by May supported by Hawkins that invoice to McNamee. Porter and Seeley in the sunt of $12 762 43 be approved Yeas: Brower bpbell. Gray. Hawkins. Jasperse. Ketchum. White Absent: Bleom. Carried. 3 Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower consent items A-F bo received ond placed on On Nov. 2. 1994. Roath had just been found guilty of resisting and obstructing po­ lice. being a disorderly person and reckless driving when he jumped out a closed second level window on west side of the county courthouse, landing on the grass below. He suffered two broken wrists and numerous cuts from lhe fall and broken glass. Fisher said he had difficulty proving Roath had intended to resist police when they ar­ rested him on the court house lawn after the jump. Witnesses for the prosecution stated Roath struggled when several police officers tried to put his hands behind his back and handcuff him. Fisher said there was reasonable doubt that Roath intended to resist officers, noting that he had sustained compound fractures in his wrists and could have been pulling away from officers because of lhe pain. Roath’s attorney. William Davis, said Roath had the right to resist police officers, because he had just suffered an injury and pt>lice were pulling his broken arms behind his back. Dcvis contended Roath was attempting to commit suicide and not escape, and therefore should have been found not guilty on both counts. "How logical is it to try to escape by jumping out of a two and a half story win­ dow. and expect him afterwards to try to run off?" he said. "A prisoner should be allowed to kill himself without picking up an escape charge." Fisher said it did not matter than Roath did not run away after jumping, because the act Whether or not be get further than that does not really matter." Fisher said. Testimony revealed extra police security was brought into the courtroom before (he jury read its verdict last November. Wit­ nesses had seen Roath looking out court­ room windows and opening lhe fire escape door while the jury was deliberating. Roath testified he was in fact looking out the win­ dows. but just for the view. Roath testified he felt he was being un­ justly accused a: the time of the first trial, and he thought if he were to die his case would be rc-exarmned. "My death would count for something," be said. "I didn't want someone else to go through the same thing." He said during this trial, and tbe original trial last November which caused him to jump out the window, that he was mistreated by Hastings City Police Offices arresting him for the original disorderly person and reckless driving. Roath said be was defending himself from the police, which resulted in the first charge of resisting and obstructing police. A later internal investigation showed no wrong doing on behalf of tbe police Davis said it was this feeling that be had been mistreated, followed by the guilty ver­ dict. that caused him to snap and dive out the window. Part of the testimony involved playing the taped session of Roath's jury trial last year, when be was found guiliy on all three counts against him. The tape revealed Roath con­ tinued to maintain his innocence as thenJudge Richard Shuster ordered him to the custody of lhe sheriffs department, then the sound of glass breaking is heard as Roath threw himself head first out the window. The first people on the ground, many of whom were police officers, testified they found Roath in a kneeling position on the grass below the window. Witnesses from the Hastings City Police and Barry County Sheriffs department testified Roath was holding a large piece of jagged glass from the window and making movements as if to cut his neck with the sharp edge. Tbe grabbed Roath's head and arms, pulled him away from the glass and arrested him. they testified. Roath testified he does not remember the jump or what happened on the ground. He said the last thing be remembered was tbe guilty verdict being delivered, then he awoke in a hospital bed. Sentencing has been set for Dec. 14. He faces four years in prison, consecutive to that he is already serving, plus a possible fine of up to $2,000. He is currently serving a 10- to 15-year sentence from the original charges of resisting and obstructing police. That sentence was enhanced with a habitual offender notice. Elect Debra Dorcy 4th Ward, City Council - November 7 — Job Opportunity Delton Kellogg School District announces a four (4) hour maintenance assistant position. Job description is available. Rate of pay is $10.50 probation and $11.25 regular. of leaving the courtroom was considered es- Make application to...Mr. Ivan Finch. Supervisor ’There u oo question he did escape Legal Secretary Part-time, experience preferred, computer and word processing skills required, wages negotiable. Send resume to: Ad #428 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 * Successful Local Business Woman W Owner of The Cinema 4 and Mexican Connexion W Member of Hastings Planning Commission W Married 24 gears. 3 children W Recipient of Jogcees 94-95 Silver Award William Slagstad * Member Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce — Community Promotion Committee Member — 4th Year on Hastings Summerfest Committee — Chairperson of ’Spring Fling’ — Member of "Christmas In Hastings’ Committee CHANGE IS HAPPENING IN HASTINGS. /"* 14 y«w. HMWia. C*7oxreil ♦ 2 Yean ★ 2 Yean ★ 20 Yean ★ Member * Member ♦ Member ★ Member * Married Mayor Pro Tam Planning Commission Hastings Fira Department American Legion Post 45 F & A Masons of Ml Lodge *52 Moose Lodge Eks Lodge 34 Years Two CMdren VOTE FOR ✓ CONTROLLED PROGRESS ✓ POSITIVE CHANGE 149 W. State St., Hastings Vote tar A vales of Eiperlsscol /overall community benefit Buying or Selling a Home, MM C CaU Bi" ML*, 948-9842!s=j mi GAMmu. MAYOR - NOVEMBER 7 Elect Debra Dorcy PA p » OP COWC •» C’xi-.C .i 1 ,- si'lrs .. : •• IM b, Cw.tMl l.f M«,.< »• w. C.ll.i, H.all... .i.MI Americans believe in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness . Environmental Impact Update of September 1995 , logrslatrv* Bulletin dated 9 29 95. . Invoke* from July ond Augu*i DOA meeting* L Planning Commission minutes of 10/2/95 . Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commisi minutes of 9/13/95. J. Minutes of Hosting* Public Library Board of Ktors Annual Meeting of 9/11 /95. Absent. Ono. Carried. Mace 9290 reed. An Ordinance to lion 3.22 of the Hostings Code To torty from R-S to A-0. Portions of lots 0. 411 ond 412 lying «»f the Thorr. Also, the East 1/2 of the Young St. y North of Apple St. ond South of the tho Market Street Right of Way North oet ond South of the Thornapple River Orth 1/2 of the Apple Street Right ol the centerline ol Young St. to the if Mork.«t Street. But what if your neighbor takes his liberties too far? OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 6 DONT FORGET DEPT. 56 "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS" Buy your 13 piece set including two buildings, trees, characters, road, and snow for ONLY *65 THESE DAYS ONLY! Get a FREE 24 page holiday decorating guide! Join our raffle of a skating pond signed by Dorothy Hamill with all proceeds going to our G.R. Ronald McDonald House! 3422 68th St Dutton, Michigan 698-5060 Take M-37 to 68th Turn west 2 miles Will your happiness disappear for life? Vote YES! Nov. 7, 1995 For the Maple Ridge Historic District Paid for by the Friends of the Maple Ridge Historic District 525 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 2, 1995 Missouri city hopes to reap as much as $140,000 from recycling Cast members of the Hastings Drama Club's play. Murder Takes tho Veil, take a bow at after a rehearsal in the high school lecture hall. Performances of the play will be Nov. 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. in the lecture hall DAVENPORT COLLEGE Offers Convenient Winter Classes Starting January 8! — Classes Held at Hastings High School 520 W. South Street SCHEDULE Course Number Course Title ACC 201 PRIN ACCOUNTING 1 4.50 4019 6:00- 9:25PM T MCT141 INTRO TO BUSINESS 4.50 4020 6:00- 9:25PM M SOC213 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 4.50 4018 6:00- 9:25PM W Credit Davenport College To save $100, asi about our ' off-campus Aduh Grant Program Hqud Section Number lima Meet, For information please call 1-800-632-9569 or 451-3511 Vote Maureen , The Taxpayer’s Voice on Council Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting... BANNER CLASSIFIED! The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD. Mo _ What a difference a year makes. Last year. Springfield paid a trash hauler SI 10.000 to cart away the tin. glass, newspaper and cardboard residents brought to four recycling drop-off sites. But under a contract with a new waste company, the city will be paid for recyclable items instead of paying to get rid of them Profits depend on market prices for the materials, but the city could reap as much as $140,000, said collection center coordinator Alan Chappell. Recyclable items used to cost more to process and ship than they brought on lhe market, but demand has caught up to the supply. Recyclables have become hot commodities _ so hot they arc being listed on the Chicago Board of Trade. And while the price of plastic milk jugs, old soda bottles and glass containers was riling, more and more area residents began recycling. That gave dry official, the opportunity to turn tbe local situation around when its recycling contract with Browning-Ferris Industries expired in July. Waste Management of Springfield now will clean the recycling bins and haul away tbe materials residents bring. Division President Mike McMurtrey said be relics on the parent company. Waste Management Inc., to sell the recyclablcs he collects. City Manager Tom Hnnie said the financial turnaround validates projections the city made in 1991 when the city came up with a trash reduction plan. "We've been saying all along that could happen," be said. "If we put a re*! focus on NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 21, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. In the City Hall, Council Chambers, to consider variances on the following: Request from Robert and Joann Baines of 217 S. Hanover, for a sideyard variance. They wl ah to purchase 32 feet from their neighbor with an ex­ isting garage which will be 2 feet from the lot line. Property Is legally described as the South 32 feet of Lot 609 of the City. This Is contrary to Section 3.203(3) of the Zoning Ordinance, which requires 6 feet In an A-O zone. (ApartmenUOfflce) Request from Charles D. Marsh, of 538 W. Madison, for a sideyard variance. He wishes to build a new garage between his house and old garage and In line with his old garage which Is 4.4 feet of the City. This Is opntmuJo Section 3.40(3) of the Zoning Ordinance, which requires 6 feet IrrMS (Residential) long. ■ Request from Robb Perrin, representative from Burkett Signs, for the Felpausch Food Center, Express Mart at 126 N. Broadway to place a 15 ft. by 7.1 foot sign on the building In a B-2 (Commercial) zone. Sign height must equal 1/4 of the height of the building which would be 4.65 ft. This Is contrary to Section 3.85(a) of the Zoning Ordinance. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said meeting will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The city will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 616-945-2468, or TDD call relay services 1-800649-3777. Sharon Vickery City Clerk All these communities have Historic District Commissions using the same rules and procedures as are proposed for Hastings. They don’t think there is a problem. Why should we? Maureen Ketchum, member Hastings City Council 4th Ward Vote Tuesday and KEEP KETCHUM. he FOURTH Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Ketchum Hastings City Council. 823 S. Cass. Hastings. Ml 49058 Vote YES! Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1995 For the Maple Ridge Historic District Paid for by the Friends of the Maple Ridge Historic District 525 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058 it, we can take advantage of what's going oqti out there.” y Finnic added that lhe recycling prograriK is starting to earn economic dividends as weA as cash. “ Waste Management won't get tbd9 newspapers brought to the drop off •ilesj They will go lo Canbrand, International. ag Canadian company a 42,000-aquare^ my building , <2/rX> ^uire-< lhe Partnership Partnership Industrial Industrial foot plant at lhe Center. The city lured Canbrand, and 20 new; • job, lo town by promising lo contribute that ■ newspaper to lhe company, which will t it into cal Utter The strong market alao baa allowed city to add to the lin of liens accepted collection. Paper wu added within the year, and under Waste Management’, new contract. No. 3 plastic will be collected tri addition to lhe other type, taken now. Thatg help, keep other city coat, down becaum^ diverting Iraah from the city landfill allowed Springfield to delay costly landfilK expansion,. The picture is almost perfect, but noli quite. City officials know volatile recycling^ markets could swing again. "Il can go up and down real faat,” FinmeZl uid. "It could go back lhe other way in ad couple, three years. We don't control that J We can simply take advantage of it orv minimize it." MIDDLEVILLE - Doris E. Haight, 84, Middleville, went to be with her Lord Thursday October 26, 1995 at the home of dfUghfcr She wu bora oo January 3,1911 in Y seventh of ten children. Sbe waa railed in Yankee Spring, attended school in Yankee Springs. Sbe wu married to Francis E. Haight February 15, 1930 in Caledonia He my oo January IS, 1983, after Baptist Church of Middleville and the Bee Club. laving and d Heat GtW Grandmother. She wu also preceded in death by a son. Francis D. Haight. Jr. Survtvng are one daughter, Jeanette (Beryl) Price of Middleville: one son. Demis (Betty) Haight of Middleville; four grandchildren. Jeffrey and Debra Price. Daniel and Katy Price. Kendall aad Julie Price. Robert and Shannon­ Ward, seven great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; two sistera, Gladys Carter of Grand Rapids, Alice Strumberger of Middleville; one brother. Edward (Edith) Bowerman of Shelbyville; sistera-in-law, Mae Bowerman of Middleville and Marjorie Haight of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral aad Committal Services were held oo Saturday October 28, 1995 at the Bee|* Funeral Chapel in Middlerille with Pastor Bruce Stewart officiating. Interment wu in Mt Hope Cemetery la Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Bury Corn minify HoSptCC. Arrangements were made by Beeler Ataaal Chapel in Middleville. ‘ | PrioaBa R. (Sunmom) Mattham | MIDDLEVILLE - Priscilla R- (Simmons) Matthews, 72, at Middleville, passed awn unexpectedly oo Sunday October 29, 1995. Sbe wu born on July 31, 1923 in Chicago. Illinois, the daughter of Benjamin aad Margaret (Tait) Cary. She wu raised in Chicago, Illinois aad attended Bowen High School graduating in 1941. She entered Roseland Community Hospital Nursing School, graduating in 1945 as an RN She wu Assistant Supervisor on Medical and Surgical floors at Roseland Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Matthews wu employed al Pennock Hospital and wu Office Nurse for Doctor Pryor. She wu a member of Peace Reformed Church in Middleville. She served in the Uniled States Army u 2nd Lieutenant Nurse General Duty during World War II Decorations and Citations were the American Theatre Ribbon and the Victory Medal She wu an avid reader, enjoyed sewing and all the activities going on at the Church. She wu preceded in death by a grandson, Lynn Higgs; son-in-law, James Higgs. Surviving are her two daughters, Priscilla I James) Uhen of Wyoming and Jeanie Higgs ot Leland, North Carolina; two sons, Allen (Ellen) Simmons of New London, Ohio and John Simmons ot San Bernadino, California; five grandchildren. John and Chad Higgs, Jeff, Brenda and Jaime Uhen; twin brother, Phillip Cary, two brothers; seven sisters; four stepchil­ dren; nine step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday November 2, 1995 at 11:00am at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend F.L. "Red" Faber officiating. Interment will be in the Woodland Memorial Park in Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to Peace Reformed Church in Middleville. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 2, 1995 — Page 17 Pennock Halloween pumpkins are phenomenal being made from the paper plastic metal and glass that you *e been recycling But to keep recycling working to help protect the environment you need to buy thoee products BUY RECYCLED. The best Halloween theme was this hobo pumpkin entered by the Administration Showing the entry are Ann Cusack (left) and Vickie Reid. AND saw: So look W products made from recycled materials and buy them It would mean the The annual pumpkin decorating and carving contest between departments at Pennock Hospital in Hastings continues to produce clever, interesting, bizarre and beautiful entries. Judged the best overall was this entry from the Surgery Department. The pumpkin has a harvest scene painted by Ruth Bohn, shown in the photo, and nestled in Spanish moss. world to all of us For a free brochure, write Buy Hfcydtd. Environmental Defense Hind 257 Park Aw South. New York NY 100C A family of pumpkin pilgrims was the winner of the best carving category. The work was done by the OB Department, which includes Robin Flessner who is pictured with the entry. Best decorating went to the Rehabilitation Sendees Dept, for a clown purrpkm head with a collar that was a decorated cake. Representing thot department are Jo Devoll (left) and Nicole Green This Sword Says We’re Your American f Cancer ? Society Hastings does Halloween Most original honors went to the Nursing Administration for their pumpkin house with a miniature scene inside that included tiny pumpkin lights that worked and tiny pictures on lhe waB. Pictured are Debbie Waller (left) and Doreen Boulter from that depart meni. A yellow (paper) brick road led visitors into the Barry County Treasurer's office where employees were dressed in costumes from the Land of Oz and a black and white crepe paper tornado was spinning from a ceiling fan. In the foreground is the Bon (Lorie Marcotl) In the back row (from left) are Carol Benner, the witch; Nancy Moore, the tin man; Susan VandeCar as Dorothy; and Bonnie Burghdoff as the scarecrow. Even though there ire many cancer organiza bons, there is only one American Cancer Society ' Follow the sword in the battle against cancer. For *' more information call . 1-8OOACS-2J45. AMERICAN ►CANCER SOOETY TWITS MHIIK ■mmn tsai tw swm9 Some of the youngest trick or treaters arrive at Tendercare: Drew Johnson dressed as a lion and held by Maria Goddard and Keowna Davis, in a doctor's costume, held by Anh Davis Tendercare nursing home residents had the fun of handing out candy to hundreds ol Hastings area youngsters on Halloween. Members ol the Hastings FFA joined in to help with the project, selecting to come to Tendercare rather than go on a haynde. This is the ninth year Tendercare and Kmart have sponsored the trick-or-lreat event, said Activities Director Edie Pierce In the photo, resident Dorothy King gives a piece oi candy to Howard Hobert III with FFA member Kate Leary looking on. �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 2, 1995 Understanding feelings We all have feelings, though we are not always aware of them. Feelings, in a psychological sense, are emo­ tions or conditions of awareness which are separate from thoughts. Feelings arc not op­ tions. evaluations, instructions, or interpreta­ tions. It is important to differentiate between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, but also to Story time ‘just for fun’ The whole idea is 'Just for Fun- this yeer at Pumpkin World '95. Part of the fun is listening to a story, so after a tour of the displays of things pumpkin. the children from Munchkin Land settle in with caregivers Jane and Chuck Hannan to listen. IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDS FUTURE U.S SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT On November 7th Write In Peg Peurach for Mayor Feelings generally fall into five major categories: glad. sad. mad. scared and confus­ ed. though there may be multiple words peo­ ple use to describe their emotions. Feelings come tn first person singular. In other words, they are "1" statements: **l feel sad. 1 feel mad" etc. They are owned by the individual and may not be experienced in the same way by others. Feelings come from within the in­ dividual; they are not controlled by others nor are they caused by others. Events and people may impact us, but each, individually, assumes personal responsibility for his or her feelings. Just as pain serves as a warning regarding our physical condition, feelings serve as signals informing us about our emo­ tional health and the quality of our relation­ ships with others. Feelings are present in all communication, both verbal and non-verbal, and need to be ad­ dressed and understood for more cffecti e communication. Expressing feelings within relationships at times can be uncomfortable, but it ts important in order to develop understanding and honesty with each other. The benefit to each of us individually is that relief, and honesty with ourselves Choosing not to express feelings, or ‘ stuff­ ing’’ them inside ourselves, can prevent others from developing a closer relationship with us and can lead to isolation, depression, and anxiety Not expressing feelings may reduce the ability to problem-solvc or resolve conflicts. Contrary to popular belief, we can­ not read another person's mind or assume we know their feelings. Telling others how we fed with words may 1-300-437-2663 I C Muiai 2 yean - Secretary of Church WELCA Board 2 yean - Member of Church Council 3 jean * Member of Sarah Circle $ Member FTO, Central Schools W Your Information helpful to express their emotions through ar­ tistic means such as music, painting, or sculpting. Children tend to express their emo­ tions best through various forms of pt^y. pretending, using piaydough, sand, or 'isip, and performing large muscle activities. { Paying attention to feelings is an important part of being mentally healthy. We need'to recognize what our feelings actually are. ac­ cept them as they present themselves, know that they can change, express them ap­ propriately. and acknowledge and respect die feelings of others. - Communication CON'____ NICK SM Too often. 1 hear from my constituents aad lhe federal budget. The truth is that the budget cuts aren't nearly as dramatic as some sug­ gest. It isn’t much different than a family tightening its bell lo protect its future n«Uspending by 10 percent in one year. If govern­ ment did that, we would have a balanced all sources equal 89.6 percent of all spending. Republican proposal for the next seven, you drastic cuts reported in the media. Federal spending will increase from $9.5 trillion inter the last seven years to $12.1 trillion for the next seven years. Revenues will increase from $7.° trillion to $11.2 trillion even after Mkflng in me S500-per-child tex credit and ocher tex changes. In short, we propose to spend $2.6 trillion dollars more over the next seven years than the last seven, collect $3.3 trillion more in revenue, and end up with a balanced budget '^fo’SdenUnd how spending increases can be characterized as "cuts." it's necessary to consider the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) baseline. In Washington. Congress and government agencies make spending pro­ jections for future years when they submit The City Council voted 8 to 1 to give a friend $45,000.00 tax­ payer's dollars and loaned him another $45000.00 without a credit check and on bind faith that he might build a hotel. KETCHUM VOTED NO. The City Cound voted 8 to 1 to vocate a portion of Beruon St. government bigger. If Congress actually gives the agency less money than projected. Now the City Is being sued. Peg Peurach Means Business Not Business as Usual! non-verbal ph)steal actions or behaviors, such as hugging, hitting, fidgeting, and with facial $ Washington then claims that there has been a KETCHUM VOTED NO. Tbe City Counci voted 8 to 1 to give a Mend an expendve piece of taxpayer-owned real estate (comer of Church and seven years, instead of the 37 percent that was projected last year. Down on the farm that’s State St.) for one buck. KETCHUM VOTED NO. radical or extreme. At the end of Fiscal Year 1995 the government ran a deficit of $161 THE BUCKS STOP HERE. Keep Ketchum ki> Fourth. What the Mayor didn’t tell you about Marshall’s historic district Budget Office (CBO) the deficit will rhe every year reaching $256 billion in 2002 if we do nothing. Any family or business would quickly reduce its spending to avoid such a possibility. Like families and busineases. Che Pad for by the Committee to Re-Beet Ketetxm Hartmgi Oty Cormci 823 S. Cob. Hartings. M 49058 spending and make necessary changes. . The debate about "cuts" shows how removed from reality and common sense Washington can be. Even now we hear the tag spenders denounce a 27 percent increase in spending over seven years as “extreme" and "cruel ’’ It shows how much needs to be dope to rid the government of its Washington men­ tality and move it toward real change. On Oc­ tober 26. we took the first step by passing Che major balanced budget bill out of the House. Here’s the rest of the story, In Marshall today, the local hospital is trying to buy and bulldoze a building to put in a parking lot. The building is in the National Register Historic District, but that won’t stop the hospital. The National Register doesn't protect buildings from destruction. Marshall is a Landmark Historic District. Though the Mayor has promised to 'introduce and endorse* a federal district, that’s a prestigious designation shared by only four districts in Michigan. Hastings has many lovely old homes, but not nearly enough to qualify - even with the Mayor’s endorsement. The Mayor has suggested that the Historic District Study Committee never told her about National Register Districts In fact, the committee sent mailings, made presentations, held public meetings, hearings and workshops in December 1992, June 27, 1994, Sept. 7, 1994, Nov. 3 1994 and March 20, 1995. The committee reported and discussed every historic district, including National Register Districts. Wasn't the Mayor listening? Vote YES! Nov. 7, 1995 For the Maple Ridge Historic District Professional Insurance Service For YOU! § Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! 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FuiMMSir Pit Boddind, Sales �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 2, 1995 — Page 19 hristmas Presentation starts Wednesday at hospital gift shop £?Tbe 29th annual C'hnstmas Presentation >jll be held Nov. 8-9 at Penn Nook Gift Shop in Hastings Pennock Hospital The shop and a large surrounding area on the main floor will be transformed into a Christmas shopping adventure from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 8. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday. Nov. 9. For several months lhe volunteers at the Penn-Nook. Gift Shop have been unpacking and marking merchandise for the Christmas Presentation which will have many new items there year. As always, there will be ■Something for everyone on your Christmas 1 list. volunteers said. ‘' fa children, there will be puzzles, toys, fig dolls, games, jewelry boxes, jewelry. £gnta plate and cup. party favors, cards to r LEGAL NOTICES color and music boxes. For tbe home, there will be pictures, or­ naments. mats, pillows, footstools with matching table runners and bell pulls, clocks, brass items, kitchen items, outdoor items, candles and candleholders. A great selection of useful gifts, clothing, men's gifts and much more, too numerous to mention, will be available, volunteers Mid. Gifts can be personalized while you shop. There will be coffee and cookies for your en­ joyment, compliments of lhe Hospital Aux­ iliary. The hospital cafeteria will have a spe­ cial meal available in the dining room. Penn-Nook gift shop is staffed by a group ot dedicated volunteers and is open year round. Buyers attend tbe Chicago Gift Show in tbe summer and various other places throughout lhe year to find the unique items for the Christmas Presentation. Proceeds from lhe event will be used for tbe continuing needs of Pennock Hospital. w Eii t|L.'. Cider and doughnuts at Pumpkin World Cider and doughnuts are always part of Pumpkin World '95. Silting on hay bales with theirs are (from left) Sadee Kohhouse, Brittany Chambers. Ashley • ,.■• - • - <■' ■ . ‘.An Haney, Harley Zeller and Ian Drougal. Pumpkin World is open until Oct. 30. ’ »•"'« • .S' ■ • •• ' T >' SPECIAL MEET1NQ OF COMMON COUNCM. October 16. 1995 Compbell Groy. Jotperte. Ketchum. May. White. bBtoom 2. Moved by Compbell, wpported by Brower . Wqt »he excuse of councilmember Hawkins be op J**oved Yem all Absent One Carried ’*"1 Ptedg* to Hog eet Our Staff Special workshop was colled to discuss coun­ idea* and suggestions for the Gty Focili iSp/Property Evaluation ond Master Pion. Represen­ . fogiyes from M.C. Smith and Associate* were pret-tSPnt and discussed the steps that they go through ^'accomplish this study. There were 11 steps: r,‘ 1. Project mitotK>n issues identification. Forecasting. bu*3. Space Standards Development — analysis of Ww,|t, 4. Space projections — what is needed tong- Assess existing resources. ^’’•6. Develop strategic options — looking ot sites '-bvmed by city. 7. Site »dentifka»ion issues Indentificotion. fX< < Site analysis — look at sites that fit or don't "'9. Site evaluation. 7^10 Mostar Pton/sHe ohemaHves v Ml. Prepare report. c's'Yhey stated that it wos important to involve tho swmmunify in the process, through public hearings ,-q*d a task force to work with tho Manager and • C Smith. They recommended 7-9 individuals for a Policy Task Force with possibly orX reprdtan tdttve from Council. Mayor. City Manager. Plann1 Anj' Commission and the rest at large. This could be ODA Service Clubs or Industry. The task lorco r.^htarid be within the next wook. A list was to be . yvepored by the Mayor. They stated that tho target , JMO for the fowl plans was January 22. 1996. Tho "hrsf public hearing would bo November 13. to pro'ySsm the finding, identify sites and solicit input “4fotn citizens Ketchum questioned tho short time [• Jreme. Manager Penrod stated that this would got \> ?•!<> another budget year if wo go much further tand would like to move os soon as possible lor the I *Ppljc* Department. The second public hearing F would bo December 11. 1995 and then tho final Mdetor plan would bo put together [J** discussion was hold on how to select r op resow 10—1.os from the service groups and industry. It >Lw« decided that thu Mayor would put together a , g^gliminory list for the next meeting and an ad bo put In the Hostings Banner this wook for volunteers ond they could coll in the information to *Wta' Managers' assistant or fill out an application. >9utause of the time factor It was agreed to appoint . sbe ’ask force November 13 ond hold the 1st ppbiK hear .ng November » . Moved by Jasperse. supported by White to appo.nt O task force at the November 13. council ’ mooting, and hold the first public hearing Vtovembor 20. Tho task force will bo composed of > one councilmember, tho Mayor, one Planning ..Gommrssion member, ond DOA member and five •aMorge from service clubs ond industry. Yeos: All. Absent One. Nays: One. (Ketchum). M C Smith summerned thoir meetings with rhe ‘<Aho< City deportments. reviewed existing ‘dbedities including tho Fire Department. DFW. Pbfece City Hail ond Library and spent o whole day >Mkmg to department hoods and employees. They ^s^scussed relation ships between departments, site /elated issues, traffic problems storage issues, on \and off site. ADA. security concerns ond exercise **r$oms, break rooms ond locker roams. ■' 'Mayor Groy staled that over the past 20 years tbe City hadn't seen much in population. ■jM outside of the City has created demands on us. Manager Penrod stated that Hanover Village could add as many as 1.500 people. Ho felt Gty Holl was an anchor to the downtown os is the court house, plus our relotionship with the county. He felt coun­ cil needed to prioritize whore we are going. Do we need a new complex or ,-ist a Police Deportment, etc. Suggestions Several foil City Hall should be In tho major downtown area. Police Department needed a garage and evidence storage area. Tho Moose Lodge was suggested as a possible site for the Police Department New council facilities ond police deportment were the top suggestions. Stay­ ing south of the river and using city owned proper­ ty vs. buying more property. Tho DPW site needed storage and parking. The fire station is within 2-3 minutes of all city areas Some wanted to know what the cost would be to renovate buildings vs. new complex. The City Manager stated that oil of council comments were helpful In narrowing down the scope Councilmember Campbell asked if any money could be captured from the DOA for o Police Deportment With the present Gty property behind City Hoff, a Police Deportment could be built which could oho house new council chambers with park­ ing already in place He wos not in favor of a new complex. May stated we needed to look at new vs. old with the ADA Gray stated that DDA dollars ore approximately $180,000 a year with port ol that coming bock to the General Fund. After a review of council* top priorities the Pol** Deportment was Fl. Councilroom. City Holl crowding and storage space wos next. Campbell asked H there wos Federal money available for Public Safety to fie th* Fire Deport­ ment ond Police Deportment together. A representative from the Hostings J.C.’s wo* present, and interested in finding a building for non profit organization* to use lor meeting ond wo* interested m being involved in the city plan. 5. Mo-ed by May supported by Campbell to ad­ journ at 9 Q5 p.m. Reod ond approved Mary Lou Gray Mayor ihoronVKkecy C-ty Clerk (11/2) Left to right front row; Paul DeWitt, Jr., M.D., Carol Stayton, R.N., Joanne Tobias, R.N., Douglas Smendlk, M.D., Pat Bowerman, R.N., Robin Ressner, R.N., second row; Oscar de Goa, M.D., Vicky Hokanson, R.N., Bea Stanton, R.N., Sally Kinney, Unit Sec., back row; Jeffrey Dinges, M.D., Judy Moskailk, UN., Diane Ebaugh, M.D. and C. Richard Barnett, M.D. The Pennock Hospital Family Birthing Center staff Is comprised of 6 physicians and 10 specially trained registered nurses, many of whom have passed a written test to become certified, In obstetrics, by a national organization. So, come to the Pennock Family Birthing Center... where the smallest patient is of the greatest concern. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W. Green St. • Hastings, Mi 49058 �Page 20 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 2, 1995 Hastings volunteer’s services no longer wanted at shelter by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A Hastings woman claims she has been unfairly told not to volunteer at tbe Barry County Animal Shelter anymore, but county officials contend they have the right to terminate any volunteer whose actions they feel are counter productive to the goals of the agency. Ann Endsley, who has volunteered at the shelter for three years, said she is baffled by the decision. However, she said Wednesday afternoon that she plans lo continue to be a volunteer until she gels a written slatcmcni that her volunteer privileges are terminated. *1 would give my right arm for that place." she said. Tbe quality ol her volunteer work is not at issue. 'We appreciate the wort Ann has done.* said County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer, whose respoosibllliies include overseeing opera­ tions at the shelter. *We appreciate every­ thing our volunteers do.* The crux of the matter is two opposing goals to imptove lhe shelter. Endsley is trumpeting for a new shelter facility at a dif­ ferent location and county officials are mak­ ing plans to Improve the current site because of limited avaUaNe funds. At several recent public meetings. Endsley has opposed the improvement plan, which calls for building a new pole structure over lhe existing building and remodeling and gulling some parts of the old building over 10 years. Tm very surprised as a 24 year old lax paying citlaen who has given 500 hours ot community service lo the public (al lhe DELUXE APARTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR LEASE We are now accepting applications for one and two bedroom apartments located in Hastings. Monthly rent is SS2S and 55*5 respectively One month's rent as security deposit. Your apartment will feature: • Natural Gas. Hot Water Heal Included • Attached Garage wilh Auto Opener • Barrier Free Design (1 bdr. only) • Porch/Balcony • Air Conditioning • Cable Ready • Laundry on Premises • Automatic Dishwasher Please call Leonard at 948-2DO) after 6 p.m. for more information, or page Bill at 230-3439 and leave your number. shelter) that I could stop a government body from going oo wilh their agenda and plans." Endsley said. "I'm sltocked. perplexed...! have a consti­ tutional right to freedom of speech I'm baf­ fled. I donl understand. This is crazy * When she's at Ute shelter, she said she considers herself a public servant to the an­ imals and tbe people, but that when she is al home or attends public meetings she said sbe is acting in the capacity of a concerned citizen. "I have never said I have had all the an­ swers." she said. Endsley said site heard a rumor this week that her name had been removed from the list of shelter volunteers and called Sheriff DeBoer Mid he confirmed that her volunteer services were no longer needed. DeBoer said Wednesday he told Ann ■Please do not come lo lhe shelter unless you have business to do.* Having someone volunteering and al lhe same time "working against us - it doesn't make much sense.* he said. 'Ann is certainly entitled to her opinion." DeBoer said, but she "turns It a bit and pre- The Girrbach Family cordially invites the public to an... ..to TOUR their lewly Remodeled ind EXPANDED acility in Hastings FUNERAL HOME Comer of...S. BROADWAY and GREEN STREET Sunday, November 5, 1995 • Noon to 5 p.m. You will also have the opportunity to meet the family, staff and pre-need counselor. • • • • • • (Pre-Need Information will be available) 1300 sq. ft. New Addition Newly remodeled and expanded viewing rooms Seating for approximately 250- 300 New barrier free entrance and rest rooms New office and casket display room New entrance from convenient off street parking lot. sents hair-truths...Il s counter productive to what were trying to do " He added that it was tough enough to get lhe job done with­ out having internal sniping. "We re trying to do the best wilh what we have...I'd love to be able to build a new building," he said. However, because tbe county doesn't have unlimited funds, other things have to take precedence, be said. "I want a shelter our people and our com­ munity can be proud of...something that will be the best for everyone, Endsley said. She also noted that one person who had do­ nated $500 in memory of her son towards a new shelter building recently asked for her contribution to be returned. During recent years volunteers and shelter employees have held fund-raisers to earn money towards a new building. Previous county boards, however, have never taken any formal action to declare that an entire new building would be constructed. Tbe cur­ rent board has endorsed the plan that in­ volves a new shell over tbe old structure with remodeling on the interior, that will be like a new building when all lhe work is done. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said he doesn't believe tbe majority of county citizens are in favor of a new shelter building. "Right now Barry County doesn t have those kinds of funds. I don't think it's tbe desire of lhe citizens to come out and say they want to spend three, four or five hun­ dred thousand dollars on an animal shelter. Bailey said, noting that he was speaking for himself and not the entire board. Endsley said the city of Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals evidently isn't sold on the county's plan to improve the shelter because all its requests for variances for tbe proposed project were turned down Monday night. Bailey said some of tbe statemenu Ends­ ley made at that meeting were half-truths, and Endsley said sbe didn't say them tbe way he staled them as examples of counterpro­ ductive activity. She also called the exam­ ples "petty." "Many people volunteer to work for lhe county and some of them we say. 'thanks, but no tnanks.' We choose somebody else." Bailey said. "I think the Sheriff has to have that flexi­ bility as to who he has working down there and who he has volunteering and helping. The same would be true of a business..." " I just think if you are trying to accom­ plish something, you don't invite those that are working against you to help you do your projects because they obviously don't have your best interest at heart. They've got their own interest al bean." Bailey said. "In talking with the sheriff I can see where he's coming from. You've got a job to do and you're trying to provide for lhe animals in the county. We have to realize that human concerns come first." he said, noting that tbe Commission on Aging doesn't have a desirable building. It is unfortunate, but I think if people are going to volunteer they can keep their own personal feelings (out of it). She has tbe perfect right to express her opinion at any time, any where. But on the same hand, then tbe Sheriff should have the perfect right to determine who he has for volunteers. Thai's kind of where we're at." Bailey said. "This is my opinion. I'm not going to speak for lhe rest of the members of tbe county beard. It's not a county board issue, and I hope it doesn't become that... I hope it doesn't get blown out of proportion. The shelter deserves a little better than that. Tbe integrity of the building and the workers down there," he said. "The sheriff said he felt they (DeBoer and Endsley) were working really against each other." Bailey said. "It may seem like you're working on the same goal but we only had so much money and so far to go so the sher­ iff was looking to go this way and she was looking at going another. It's not being done as a punishment*, it s not being done as you don't see it our way and if you don’t see it our way, we donl want you anywhere around to learn what were doing." Bailey said. "Were not hiding or covering anything up. It's just that we see things two different ways. We're trying to accomplish something (or tbe good. Whether its a volunteer, an employee or whatever, when the adverse object is in the way you've got to try to deal with it to get tbe ultimate job done, which is to get a shelter. Endsley said she shouldn't have been sur­ prised with her termination because the county eliminated Ai McCrumb's position as manager of the shelter this year. "I expected more because I'm a freebie." New Chapel.. she said. She said her work at the shelter has in­ cluded taking photos of animals available for adoption, planting flower beds to beautify the shelter, writing thank you notes to people who have made donations, helping wilh office work when employees need to be on the road and a host of other tasks. "I have lots of faith and hope," Endsley said. "I will always fight for those critters." She also hopes that she and DeBoer can talk over the nutter again and clear up what she believes are misunderstandings. "I still hold the utmost respect for Mr. (above, viewed from the back. •...to the right, viewed from the front.) The Girrbach Funeral Home is a family oriented business which com­ bines the talents and efforts of several family members to create a pleasant and home like atmosphere for the families they serve. They are dedicated to offer personalized services to Hastings and Barry County residents at reasonable costs. DeBoer...I have no ill feelings. "I’ll always consider myself an animal shelter volunteer. They can't lake that away from me." Endsley said. Share local information ' with a friend, relative who's moved away, Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! Foyer and second viewing room. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-11-09.pdf f99dd53eaf1d73777ec5840e50723182 PDF Text Text KASTi’tss r.!?'?'* upn.w i;- 5 rp HAS’ h’Ti Ml 4 Kids win awards at Ebersole Rep. Jondahl examines debate SeePage 3 5J District cage pairings unveiled See Page 10 See Page 6 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Mi4V’ _ . jwr* *■ Hastings Thursday, VOLUME 141.NO 38 Briefs Veteran* Day ceremony set Dte Middle vilte VFW Pn« will «po»aor 1 Vom» Day cenaxny al 9:30 «.m. Saturday, followed by a procesaioe tothebridtaa. A special tribute to vetetaua win begn ia the Thornapple KcllOfS Middle School gyro, with the Trojan roarrbiag haad playing patriotic rooatc and the UX Na»y Colo. Guard ptcaoa. Spoken win inchide Evetee Wood­ cock. Pas Department Pnaadant of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary; Floyd Bray of the ViMage Council; Eighth Diatrict CbapMa Gerry Goff, who win give a Natory ofihe VFW; and die Rev. Roger Timmerman, who will apeak at the gym and offer prayer al the bridge. TK band members will play "Taps." The program also will inchale a Ulan to prisoners of war and dnae asaaing ia actkxi The American Legion Boat No. 45 of tlawingr afeo wfll have a Veterans Dey dinner and dance al 6 p m Saturday at the port. I sgtilsttva Ccitlss slated The next Legrslatrve Coffee has been arbodutod fat 1 a.m. Monday. Nov. 13. al the County Seal Restaurant in Hastings. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Slate Representative Terry Geiger and Mark Howe, a uprise native from Conpesunaa Vent Ekfera' office, win be on head to answer coauitueoU' questions and feat. timely issues. The Irgi derive Coffee tends, spon­ sored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, is held on the second Mon­ day monaag of each month The public is welcome to trail. Rotary plans pancake supper Ths Hastings Rotary Club's annual pancake supper will be held from 4:30 to 7 pm. Thursday. Nov. 9. ar the Haatiags High School cafeteria. Proceeds win be distributed by the dots to local aotoprofit institutions. Tickets, at S3 apiece, are available at . Bosley Pharmacy. Bosley Pharmacy or i tram any local Rotarian. Bernard Society win meet Monday f.'^Ray Mirmcma of Delton win talk ; : : about the Netherlands' Underground Railroad st dm Monday night's meeting of the Bernard Hnaoncal Society. The meeting win be at 7 p m in the Delton Kellogg Middle School library. The public is invited. Coffee and cookies will be served. ■ ‘open your I heart’-GIVEto | the Barry County 1 UNITED WAY! ■ (As ot November 8,1995) 1260,000 ...has been donated!^ I Gffi If you or your company has not yet pledged to the United Way Campaign, YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! ANNER nov 9.1995 PRICE 25* Hospital sues city to build parking lot by David T. Young Editor Pennock Hospital is suing the City of Hastings to develop into a parking lot its now-vacant properly across the street on West Green. In a lawsuit filed Friday. Nov. 3. In Barry County Circuit Court the hospital asks the court to direct the building Inspector and city manager to 'take the necessary steps to per­ mit this development, which the hospital contends is allowed under existing zoning." according to a hospital press release received Monday, '...die hospital asserts that Is law­ fully entitled to use its property ’ City Manager Howard Penrod said the matter has been referred to the city attorney and he did not wish to comment. The suit is the latest development in a lengthy saga about the hospital's attempts to expand Its services with moves that have been opposed by residents who live near the areas proposed for changes. The residents say they fear encroachment ort their neighbor­ hood. The Hastings Oily Council and Planning Comm--alon last summer rejected Pennock's plans to expand at its current site. Io build a peaking lot across the street and to put in a child care center nearby. The extra parking, hospital officials said, would be needed be­ cause of plans to expand the fitness center and mental health servicer on the north side of Green Street. Pennock had purchased five bouses across the street from the hospital to get the ball rolling on its project. The land there is anted R-2 or single-family residential. The Planning Commission last winter recommended that Pennock present its plan In the form of a planned unit development (PUD), which hospital officials said they weren't required to do, but did so nonethe­ less It was on June 5 that the commission voted against recommending the project and It was sent along to City Council. which re­ jected the plan July 24 with a 4-4 vote. In both votes. Councilman and Planning Commission Chairman David Jasperse ab­ stained because of a perceived conflict of in­ Almost exactly a month after the council vote, the hospital had the five bouses across uk- street demolished, despite rejection of its plans. The move outraged a number of neighbors. In Its lawsuit, filed by attorneys John H. Logie and Andrea J. Bernard of Warner, Nor­ cross and Judd of Grand Rapids. Pennock contends that last spring it was led by the city *10 believe that by proposing Its project as a PUD. it would gain approval for Its de­ sired improvement of the property. Pennock hired Gordon Associates, architects and plan­ ners, and invested substantial effort and re­ sources In developing a PUD proposal." which was submitted io the city ret Feb. 20. The suit went on say. 'Despite Pennock's substantial investment in developing this proposal, which investment was made at the city's behest, and despite Pennock's compli­ ance with all requests for modification,' the Planning Commission denied the proposal and Qty Council later did the same. The suit’s wording went on. 'Since Ute city denied Pennock's proposed PUD. Pen­ nock has chosen to abandon its plans to consuuct a day care center arid few Only wanes to use the property (across the sheet) tor parking purposes." Leading up to the filing of the suit was a request, dated Oct 18. oo Pennock's behalf by architect Joel Gordon for site plan review by the Planning Commission al its meeting Monday. Nov. 6. The city manager re­ sponded two days Isler by saying Pennock, under provisions of the city charter, first had to have approval from the Planning Com­ mission for a special use permit. Hospital attorneys, in their sui;. contend. "No such special use permit is required for the requested hospital use... "The Planning Commission's refusal to review and approve Petmock’s proposed site plan is an abuse of discretion and constitutes arbitrary and capricious action." the attorneys charged. "Pennock has sustained and will continue to suffer injury as a direct and proximate re­ sult of Ute Planning Commission's refusal to act upon its request for rite plan review. See HOSPITAL SUES, cont. page 3 Todd Harding, preaident and chief executive officer of MainStreet Savings Bank, and Debra KaMnk, public relations manager, are pictured with the new bank logo featuring the new name. The financial institution was formerly Hastings Savings & Loan. Hastings S& L now ‘MainStreet’ bank b,.-Elaine-Gilbert Aisisrani Editor If you dial 945-9561 and the receptionist says "MainStreet Savings Bank." you don’t have Ibe wrong number if you want to reach Hastings Savings A Loan. The 71-year-old financial institution's name has changed. *We are no longer going to be Hastings Savings A Loan. We are MainStreet Savings Bank." said President and Chief Executive Officer Todd A. Harding. "We are changing our name, bylaws and charter to better reflect who we are - a full service bank." he said. "We want people io realize that although our prior name was very good to us. it really did not describe the services and/or products that we have Io of­ fer "We are very heavily committed to doing consumer lending and very heavily commit­ ted to doing checking accounts. People don't associate checking accounts or consumer loans, for instance, with a savings and loan even though we offer it and even though we market IL They do with a bank.' terest. *We do everything from consumer loans to debit cards and ATM cards.' said Debra A. Kalmink. public relations manager. 'We felt this (new) name will give us the progressive look that we need.' 'MainStreet Is meant to reflect the fact that we are going to service the smaller communities.' Harding said. 'Main Street Is part of each community. It's generally one of the focal points of a small community and we want to be a part of that focal point. 'It (the new name) describes who we are. Our primary service is customer service. We have a commodity that we offer and that's money..Xor commerce to wort, money has to be present so we want to be part of that focal group.' 'I'm excited about it.* Harding said. 'We've done many things over the last two or three years organizationally and this Is the centerpiece to a lot of what we're going to be doing in the near future.' The name change was approved by a vote of the organization's depositors (members) Il the annual meeting in September and the See MAINSTREET, continued pap 2 More than 80 percent reject historic district “I'm thankful that the voters have put their trust in mefor the next four years. I'll do the best lcan.~ J-Ad Graphics News Service A proposal to create a historic district re­ ceived an emphatic "no” from voters in the Hastings city election Tuesday. Meanwhile, Frank Campbell easily was elected mayor. Deb Dorcy unseated incum* bent Maureen Ketchum in the race for Fourth Ward council member and write-in Barry Wood was elected in the First Ward. A proposed ordinance to establish the Maple Ridge Histone District was defeated 1.188 to 275. The "no" vote won by a whopping count of 81 to 19 percent. The biggest gap was in the Second Ward, where the proposal went down by an astonishing 180 to 18 count. The vote was forced by a successful peti­ tion drive to put the issue on the ballot after City Council voted July 24 io reject the his­ toric district. More than 615 people signed the petition, but only 275 voted io establish the district. Mayor Mary Lou Gray, who was against the proposal, said. "We (council members) did not misread our constituents. Eighty-one Mayor Frank Campbell percent of the vote sends a phenomenal mes­ sage about what the entire city felt. It was overwhelming in every ward." Gray said she plans, as promised, to offer a proposal to establish a national historic district for Hastings, as an alternative to a local district that was proposed in the elec­ tion. "1 will address the issue." she said, adding that she might talk about it at next Monday Peg Pcurach. who had been chairwoman of •he Maple Ridge Historic District Study Commitlee that researched and recommended the district, said. Ttn really disappointed We believed in what we did. I thought it was night s council meeting. Grtfy had been talking up the idea of a voluntary historic district as an alternative for several weeks because she didn’t like some of the regulations that would have been associated with a local district founded." she added. Pcurach and Deb James both ran write-in campaigns against Campbell for mayor. Campbell, who has been mayor pro tern for the last two years and a First Ward council for the betterment of the community. "We thought we had the support of the community when we had our petition drive. "1 understand the fears people had about the district, but I think they were un­ member since 1979. polled 1.077 votes. Deb Dorcy Pcurach picked up 229 and James had 23. Campbell succeeds Gray, who decided against a re-election bid after serving as mayor since 1988 and on the council since 1979. "I'm thankful that the voters have put their trust in me for the next four years," Camp­ bell said, "fll do the best I can. as I have in the past. "Longevity in public service is a thing of the past these days, it seems, so I’m grateful for the trust I feel here in Hastings." Pcurach said she wishes the new mayor and the city the best in the coming years. "I realized that putting together a write-in campaign in the last three weeks before the election made me a long shot" she said. "There was a voice that wanted to be heard, and now it has been heard. But I don’t regret what Tve done." The closest race in the election was be­ tween Fourth Ward incumbent Maureen Ketchum, who was seeking a second fourycar term, and Dorcy, a member of the Plan­ ning Commission and owner of The Cinema theaters downtown. Dorcy won 257-221. "Fm very excited and looking forward to working on the Qty Council." Dorcy said. We’ve got a kx of work to do. There were a lot of people who helped me in the campaign, with putting up signs, beating on doors and making pkxxie calls." The First Ward race to replace Campbell essentially was a battle of three write-ins. Wood, former Second Ward Councilman Donald Spencer and Theodore Bustance. Wood collected 140 votes. Spencer had 46 and Bustance 22. In the only other contest. Brent Willison won a seat on the Board of Review with 29 write-in votes. He replaces Russell Doty, who decided against seeking another term. Council Members Harold Hawkins in tlx Second Ward and Miriam White in the Third Ward both were re-elected without opposi­ tion. City Clerk Sharon Vickery said 32.59 percent of registered voters took park in the city election, which is higher than the 15 to 25 percent average. The election two years ago. which included a referendum on a new city charter, brought out about 22 percent. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 9, 1995 Hastings man named president of national health association Locally, he serves as chairman of the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee as by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Dr. V. Harry Adrounic of Hastings has been named president of the Conference of Emeritus Members of the American Public Health Association. He accepted the president's gavel from past president Alfred Kessler al the national conference in San Diego on October 30. The APHA has about 35.000 members, white the Conference of Emeritus Members of the Association has approximately 1.300 WCU as the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee. members, Adrounic said. Speakers at the CEM conference were Adrouni and Bruce Chelikowsky, chief environmental health and engineering. Indian Health Service. United State Public Health Service. Chelikowsky spoke on "How Can Local Health Departments Now Meet the Challenges of the year 2000.” Adrounte's speech was titled. "Look at the Total" addressing the entire environment surrounding people, including the physical and non physical. Tl>c APHA conference featured C. Everett Koop, former Surgeon General of the United States as the keynote speaker al the convention. Exhibitors from all branches of the health Held also were at the Marriott Hotel and Manna in San Diego during the conference Adrounic has a long history in public health, both teaching and serving on public health boards. He is a registered sanitarian in several states and has been named to Marquis' "Who’s Who is Education” for the last three years. The World Safety Organization named him "Safety Person of the Year" at the WSO 5th World Safety and Accident Prevention Congress in 1993. News Briefs United Way plans ‘Wish Book’ list The Barry County United Way has asked local agencies to identify needs and have them compiled into a “wish book** for the holiday season this year. Individuals, civic clubs, leadership arc welcome lo use the books. United Way Executive Director Bon­ nie Ballinger said 22 agencies have lists in the wish book, which is available at the United Way offices at 501 W. State St.. Hastings. For more information, call Ballinger at 945-4010 Siblings classes wiH be Nov. 15 Pennock Hospital will offer siblings classes for children about to become big brothers or big sisters Wednesday. Nov. 15. The session for pre-schoolers will be from 10 to 11 a m. The one for school­ aged children will be the same day from 4 to 5 p.m. Parents arc asked to come to the classes, too. The program fee is SI0 per family. Pre-register by calling 948-3125. ‘Holiday blues’ workshop planned A "Getting Through the Holidays*' program will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Nov. 9) at the Barry Community Hospice office. 450 Meadow Run. Hastings The meeting will be led by Rebecca Wilcox, bereavement coordinator at hospice The session is planned because holidays can be a difficult time for those who have lost loved ones The workshop is designed to help people as they an­ ticipate their feelings and make plans for the holiday season. The workshop is free, in part because of United Way support Annual lighting contest planned The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce Will sponsor a contest to en­ courage holiday lighting of businesses and homes. Separate judging and recognition will be given m two categories, business and residential, within a five-mite radius The chamber has adopted the theme “Christmas Joy" for its three days of pre-holiday activities Dec. 1-3 and that same theme will be applied to the lighting contest. To register a home or business in the contest, call the chamber at 945-2454 by Nov 30 Judging will be done Saturday. Dec 2. between 6:30 and 10 p.m. A framed certificate will be awarded to the "Best of Theme" in the residential division Businesses will vie for a firstplace traveling plaque, the second place Santa's Cho.<c trophy and honorable mention The Holly Trolley bus will travel a cir­ cuit that highlights the winning homes and businesses and well as other Yuletide displays. Past President of the Conference of Emeritus Members Alfred Kessler (left) hands the gavel to the incoming president of the Conference. V. Hany Adrounie of Hastings. A veteran environmentalist in both military and civilian life. Adrounie developed planned and conducted the first and second annual Middle East Environmental Health Symposium in Beirut. Ixbanon in the middle 1960s. He has developed, implemented and managed environmental health programs on a world wide basis and developed and operated clinical laboratories for large hospitals and C. Everett Koop, former Surgeon General of the United States, poses for a photo with Hastings V. Hany Adrounie in San Diego at the health conference medical services. Adrounie, a retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel, has taught environmental health topics at the university level, most recently in at the American University of Armenia this summer ‘Miles for Meals’ nets nearly $5,000 Organizers reported that the "Miles for Medals" walking fund-raiser last Saturday morning raised almost $5,000. A total of 59 walkers raised $4,856.25 at the event, which was held at Hastings High School Proceeds will go to the "Meals on Wheels" program run by the Barry County Commission on Aging. Dolores McIntyre earned the largest amount of pledges for walking. $1,553. Devlin O’Dell walked the most laps around the school. 24. Boy Scouts from Delton also took part Arts Council plans auction and dinner The 10th anniversary art auction, raf­ fle and dinner for the Thomapplc Arts Council will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 18. at the Hastings Country Club. Those interested in attending may call Kathy Crane at 945-3782. Tickets arc $20 apiece. Gary Alien from WOOD Radio will be celebrity emcee and Richard and Ethel Groos will be master ind mistress of ceremonies All proceeds of the raffle will go to the Arts Council's scholarship fund. Art exhibit at high school An art exhibit from the Kalamazoo Instttuc of the Arts will be on display at Hastings High School through Monday, Nov. 20. "The Annual High School Area Show" consists o. 5 original works by students from 11 area schools that were selected from the annual juried exhibit at the instin .e last spring Among the art works is "Boy." a pastel drawing by Kim Hoxworth. a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School. Annual Chamber dinner is Nov. 10 The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce's annual dinner will be from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday. Nov. 10, at the Hastings Country Club. The Barry County Futuring Commit­ tee will have a multi-media presentation on the proposed County Resource Net­ work and Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College. Entertainment will be provided by the Clifford Music Group, an association of professional musicians, most of whom are members of orchestras and other ensembles. They play a wide range of musical styles, from classical to jazz to popular. They will perform of number of popular numbers and take requests for listening and dancing pleasure. Society to tour Striker House The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m Thursday. Nov. 16. at the historic Daniel Sinker House at 321 South Jefferson St. in Hastings Rick and Karen Heath, owners of the house, will conduct a tour of the Queen Anne-style home and share what they have been doing since they bought it in 1991 Barry County Historical Society pro­ grams arc open to the public The exhbition area of the American Public Health Association conference in San Diego featured many exhbits pertaining to public health. Consumers Power local votes to accept new pact After flfcdR With DO agre^neni. local Consumers Power Company employees voted Monday to accept a contract. Talks had resumed last week after what Utility Workers of Kvnerica, Local 257 Presi­ dent Keith Murphy described as "enough me­ dia pressure." "They (the company) didn't like all of the media pressure from local papers and infor­ mal pickets," be said. He added that because of deadlines for other issues facing the company, they needed the contract settled as badly as the union em­ ployees. . Local employees organized an informal picket line last week Monday in Hastings and passed out candles to passersby with a message concerning their plight. According to Murphy, it was that event, along with re­ cent letters to the editor that made the differ­ ence in convincing Consumers Power offi­ cials that it was time to talk. One of the issues included renewal of a health care plan in January, less than 60 days away. Consumers Power Company spokesman Frank Johnson described negotiations toward the tentative agreement as difficult. "Negotiations were long and arduous but the outcome will enhance the Company's ability to compete while ensuring job secu­ rity for its employees." be said. How long have the employees been with­ out a contract? According to union represen­ tatives. since July. Fortunately, there has been no interruption of service for local cus­ tomers. 'When an extended Consumers Contract expired on July 15. employees continued to work without a contract, over concern for area customers," said Murphy. "We have decided to continue providing gas and electricity to the public white we pursue a fair and equitable contract." be said. The focus of the dispute between union employees and management was not money or even benefits, but contract language that would allow for subcontracting of several services now provided by union employees. The clause at issue, which read, "It will be the policy of the company to maintain a force of sufficient size to take care of the ex­ pected regular work of the company" was lo be removed from any new contracts for what Consumers described in September as flexi­ MAINSTREET, cont. from page I shin began lo be implemented thix week with the new name being used to answer phone calls and the placement of signs and notices inside the Hastings office and Lake Odessa branch Exterior signs probably wool appear for two to four weeks. Kalmink said. In addi­ tion. the time and temperature sign will be replaced with a new 194-inch tall version, incorporating the 'tank's new logo, which features silhouettes of buildings, including a dock lower. A unique exterior sign soon will designate the MainStreet name over the building en­ trance on the corner of Michigan Avenue and State Street. -It's going to be a marquee-style, traveling LED digital sign." Harding said. The sign is unique in the sense that is going to start on Michigan Ave. and the traveling LED will travel all the way around the building from Michigan Avenue lo State Street and the message will go all the way around. A unique feature of the sign is that Il will have our silhouette logo and It will also have a working clock in the clock tower of the logo. The messages will change from time to time. The lettering will be 12-inches high. It may be several months before the name change transition phases are totally com­ pleted, Harding nosed. Discussing the mechanics of the name change, be said, -This change reqmred regulatory approval of not only the name change, but also a by­ law and charter change to a federal mutual savings bank. We used to be a federal min tual savings and loan. ..., The new charter means *We are authorised or have decided to seek certain types of busi­ nesses. We still primarily are going to be a mortgage provider .to provide home owner; ship to people through the use of mortgage loans,* he said. 'Our hometown focus and operating phi­ losophy will not change." he said. Ownership of MainStreet is sinular to that of a credit union. Harding said. These are no stockholders. Depositors are lire shareholders (owners). During previous yean, under the name of Hastings Savings 4 Loan. Harding noted *we have established a branch in the Lake Odess» community, been rated as one of the top 32 savings institutions in the country, and have been recognised as a leader in innovatlve employment opportunities for women. In addition, we now finance more homes in Barry County than any other lender. ’ Hardt ng said. . The savings bank has total assets of S76.081.754. The name change will not mean an addP tiooal cost to customers. Harding said. New checks are not needed. As reorders take place, they win be printed with the new bank name and logo. Savings and mortgage passbooks will be replaced when the bank processes customers' first transactions in January 1996. Regarding certificates of deposit, certificates will be replaced as they mature. If customers desire, they may bring them in for replacement prior to renewal. Serving on MainStreet's board of directors are James Toburen. chairman: Edgar F. Backe, Gordon F. Fuhr. Steven T. Garlinger. Mary Lou Gray. Todd AL Harding. David L. J asperse and Carl A. Schoesael. Questions or comments about the name change may be directed to Harding Toburen or Kalmink or any of the bank's officers eg directors. Harding said. _ „ two bility. "We can’t predict the future, but we need to be more competitive," said Charlie Maclnnis. who added that the company has subcontracted for several services in the past Murphy said there has been some change in that contract language, however, but he felt that further changes would be difficult for the company. He also stated that there would be horrendous changes over the next five years both for the company and its em­ ployees. Though local employed voted to ratify the contract on Monday, the battle Is not over About 4.100 employees across the state will be voting on the contract between now and Nov. 17. Post office to be „ closed Veterans Day All area post offices will be cloeW Saturday, Nov. 11, In observance of Veterans Day. Thee will be no window or m-il delivery service provided. C\Momtn may still be able to purchem postage stamps at vending machines throughout the weekend at the Hastings Felpausch food center. * The post office will be open during normal window service hours Friday and wll resume operations Monday, Nov. 13. B arry County Residents... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." ' The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, ; sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. ? Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER (Making Burn/ County residents feel at home for over 100 years) The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 49058 V_______________________ z �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 9, 1995 — Page 3 Kids face challenges, earn rewards at Ebersole Center Crafts is part of the Ebersole experience. This class displays their leather work. Some had necklaces as well as wrist bands. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Students from Southeastern and Northeastern elementzries in Hastings spent most of last week at the Vernon Ebersole Outdoor Education Center. ' The 120 students got to see their teachers in a different light, build self esteem as well as have a change ?o excel, solve problems and learn how to build a team, said Chris Warren, principal of Southeastern. “Teachers can refer back lo the camp experience to work with students the rest of the year." Warren said. "also, students get to know each other a little before going into the middle school." The children lake part in several projects that challenge them in different ways. For example, teacher Don Schils oversees one of the sessions named the Adventure Course. Using seven stations, each with a different (tick, Schils teaches the students to successfully resist negative pressures. In the first challenge, the student first fills a small can with red liquid, runs along a course which has beam they are walk on and a barrier to wriggL under before emptying the can into a larger container. The course is not difficult, hut all of the time. Schils is telling the children they don't have to do anything the instructions call for. He tells them to take their time when they are supposed to hurry. to bypass walking on the beam, and go around the barrier instead of under it He also repeatedly urges the children to throw the liquid on him. promising absolutely no penalty, a pretty templing idea ip tome. After the task al each station was completed by all of the children, they looked for a piece 6( a puzzle that was in the vicinity. After all of the stations were completed, the puzzle could be put together, and it read. "The more you work together, the more you accomplish." Jan Lawson has the full attention of the students who will be doing orienteering as they receive their first instructions Going on the Survival Course teaches team building, spirit building and problem solving while the students learn how to build a fire, find something edible to eat and leant bow to use a compass, Warren said. A sample of pond water is taken by the children lo a classroom lo be examined under a microscope for life forms found in water, and taking apart owl pellets to sec what the owl had eaten provides exciting finds, he said. One student found three skulls in one owl pellet, along with leg bones, jawbones with teeth and a small hip complete with a ball and socket. Canoeing, orienteering classes and more are also part of the time spent at the Center. After taking training from Dave Storms of the YMCA, nine girls and 10 boys, mostly juniors and seniors, with three sophomores from the Hastings school system, act as counselors. Warren and teacher Cindy Wilcox also look the training, he said. "I hope it will be one of their most memorable experiences of the school year. " Warren said of the time spent al Ebersole. June Bishop shows a tadpole in her spoon. There are also fish and scorpions in ponds. Leg bones, skulls, hips and other bones not identified are all found in owl pellets. Tayne Stephens, (left to right) Jason Fisher, Justin Walker, Rachel Pohia and Matt Windes show what they found. HOSPITAL SUES, continued from page I th that Pennock has been prevented from and is unable to enjoy its rights as a property owner." The attorneys are requesting that the court • Issue a writ of mandamus directing the building inspector (in this case. Professional Code Inspections) to issue - building permit or other permits required for Pennock to con­ Rachael Arias looks at her pond water seeking things like the spedmen in front of her. struct a paved parking kx. * . • Impose a fine of up to $250 on the building inspector, the city or the Planning Commission "for the Planning Commis­ sion's unjustifiable, arbitrary and capricious refusal to conduct site plan review as required under the ordinance..." Award costs, actual attorney fees "and such other equitable relief as the court deems pppropriate." : Pennock's attorney also ask the court to "issue a writ of mandamus directing the city manager to present Pennock's proposal for site plan review to the Planning Commis­ sion and direct that body to conduct the nec­ eSsary site plan review." "When asked if the hospital's Board of Trustees authorized the lawsuit, Pennock Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton annrered in the affirmative. He also said the Ipspital s lawsuit is a matter of public record, when asked why he was so forthright ib making the information public. : Lois Spyker, one of the neighbors who das opposed the hospital's plans for the park­ ing lot and child care center, said she was (jisappointed that the hospital filed suit, but got surprised. £ "You knew something was coming." she Oud. "I continue to be amazed that they cootout to find an avenue that divides the dpmmunity. There ts a lot of frustration. •; “But the fact that the bouses were removed Qlt the proposed site of parking lot) shouldn t Stange anything." < As to what happens next, she speculated Qbt the city may try to settle out of court ind ultimately give Pennock what it wants. < "1 was to’d that the city has never pursued a. lawsuit and they’ll want to compromise jhd settle out of court." she added "Some people think the mayor will make some kind Of (settlement) proposal at next Monday bight's council meeting." Josh Mix (front to back) Brandon Barcroft and John Deming inspect pond water to see what living thing they can find. Mix reports he 'saw a bug in there." Teacher Don Schils tells this student to throw the liquid on him. and they wont get into trouble. Its an about resisting negative pressure. Who Can Solve This Problem? Kurhi now. in -nn, wht.il di.lnrt- third grader* an- kanumc how lo wlt.e thi> equation. -rh.nl dMnrt*. .iuh grader* .ire teaming liul lle-rv an* will re. whoo! dii-lrul* when- armor. will mvne a diploma without nrr ha, mg to tare the quartern And in < •• lnw,t on higher academic ttandard. in your rchool dittnet Southeastern Principal Chris Warren, (back left) and teacher Cindy Wilcox (far right) pose for a photo with a group of Northeastern and Southeastern students on their way in the Survival Course. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 9. 1995 Letters from our readers We shouldn’t romanticize death Dismissed animal shelter volunter strikes back 7b The Editor: I’m Ann Endsley, the volunteer whose ser­ vices arc no longer wanted or needed at the animal shelter (See Banner Oct. 26. page 20). I ask everyone not to hold this against the shelter or its employees. They are. as usual the victims. If volunteers can be fired for expressing opinions and concerns, imagine what could be done to an employee. Look what they did to Al McCrumb. But this is an issue about our county govern meat, not shelter employees. The critters and employees need public sup­ port and understanding now more than ever. It is basically impossible to operate the shelter with one full-time animal control of­ ficer. one full-time kennel worker (a certified animal control officer in emergency situation such as when the other officer is sick or on her four day weekend and a part-time secretary I was the only "full-time, any time volunter’ ’’ I am blessed to be a stay at home mom who love having I whenever possible. Never at any time have I "used” my volunteer position at the shelter lo "gel one up on the county." There's simply loo much work to do, and besides, the ultimate goal of everyone at that shelter is to serve citizens and help critters Find their lost homes again or receive new ones. There is never a dull, quiet moment down there. Certainly there is no tie. Removing me, they fed, will put me "out work. From the beginning, back in June, commissioners gave Sheriff Stephen DeBoer authorization to spend up to $6,000 on a por­ table classroom (see commissioner minutes June 27). The minutes further stated "monies weren't originally earmarked for this.*’ The animal shelter has three funds. One is from tax dollars and is for opera The «cond is a general donation fund. This money has come from private giving. In the $13,771.82 is general donation fund and $7,463.01 is building fund for a total of $21,234.83). The remainder. I assume, is from the building rehab fund. $30,000 is a drop in the bucket. The elec­ trical system needs tremendous help. 1 believe we have a 100 amp service. The drain system is at best terrible, these two items alone could cost $10,000. An exterior shell is not going to improve things, just cover them up. only for a new building. The portable c lass room almost came from more I've learned that oo Dec. 31, 1994. $7,463.01 of the building fund was "rolled over" into the general fund. Supposedly, this will continue year after year. The only thing separating these funds is a To The Editor: I am responding to the letter to the editor from Susan Teasdale of Cloverdale, that ap­ peared in the Hastings Banner in August, criticizing the department’s decision lo tem­ porarily close the Hastings Secretary of State branch office in August. ' Secretary of State off to poor start." After trying unsuccessfully to respond directly to Ms. Teasdale. I would like to ex­ plain how unfortunate it was that she equated the department’s commitment to acting in a socially responsible fashion with a lack of commitment to serving our Hastings area customers. This past summer, the Hastings branch of­ fice experienced severe air quality problems that could have affected the health of our employees and customers. After consulting with health officials, a decision was made to close the office and begin searching im­ mediately for a temporary location for the branch office. Had we not acted promptly, the department would surely have been criticized had someone suffered ill effects from this air quality problem. Every effort was made to reopen the branch Tun him quote) "It's going to have a new shell around it, bat we're still going to use the old building, the interior walls, kennel pens, and I know Commissioner (Robert) Wenger said 'you'll have to tear all that old cement up. * That's not true. If it was, you'd be better off to level the building, were going to use it in- Folks it's not a new building, it’s a shell! We may have more kennels, but why? So we can have more sick, unhealthy animals, so Abo worth mentioning is that the Michigan Department of Agriculture oversees the informed the state for their advice or con­ sideration. 1 informed and requested their investigation Verbally Mr Bailey stated that things would be done properly, but with $30,000 (which from the county's paperwork shows HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Usury County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, me. A DMaton of J-Ad Graofwca inc 1952 N Broadway HatUnQS. W 490580802 (816) 945-9554 D»d you realize that our culture to insure death with dignity often, mistakenly, em­ braces the right to die? White such a phrase, rooted in traditional American concept of rights, sounds noble and even essential, is easily abused by those organizations and individuals who promote a dangerous agenda that too easily resorts in death as a viable form of medical treatment. Much of the "right to die" movement is engaged in a destructive policy that roman­ ticizes death. Many death advocates promote euthanasia and suicide as desirable for pa­ tients who require extensive care. The right to die becomes a right to be kilted. It becomes a slippery issue to advocate that physician assisted suicide or direct euthanasia office as quickly as possible. In fact, the of­ fice reopened within three weeks and efforts are now under way to identify a permanent site for the office Ms. Teasdale’s recollection of a mobile branch office dates back several decades and. in fact. Secretary Austin eliminated the mobile branch office when our branch offices became linked electronically to the depart ment s headquarters in Lansing. Ironically. Secretary Miller has asked staff to study the potential for reinstating the mobile branch of­ fice service. As for Secretary Miller's pledge to be in branch offices. she is keeping that pledge. In fact, in just 10 months in office she has visited more than 95 branch offices around the state, some in which a secretary of slate has never been before. In closing, I hope that your readers will consider all of the facts before criticizing Secretary Miller’s good faith effort to do the more compassionate to teach doctors modern care skills, than to kill the victim by putting them to sleep. Time was. doctors were paid for providing too much treatment, now, many doctors are paid more the less care they provide. Death will always be cheaper than any form of curable treatment or symptom relief. Some families will no doubt remind their loved one how much their care costs. To The Editor: I am writing in response to Inst week's Banner article about the dismissal of Barry ley. I am appalled that our government offi­ cials would treat a volunteer with such disreWhat Ann Endsley does on her persona) time is her business. They can t be allowed to dictate what she as a private citizen docs on that time. She never conducted personal business while volunteering. At for her "having a personal agenda," at staled to me by Sheriff Slephtn DeBoer, and being "detrimental lo the progress of the an­ imal shelter." I disagree. She has not made any allegations that can't be backed up with done as punishment, it's not being done as *lf you don't see it our way, we don’t want you anywhere around to learn what we're do­ ing.The bottom line is, if you stand in their way. then you'd better look out because they are going to do everything in their power to quiet you and your opposition. Who does Mr. Bailey think we citizens are to tell us, "I don't think it's the desire of the citizens to come out and say they want to spend three, four or five thousand dollars on an animal shelter?" Where did he get his fig­ ures and who can believe them? If be has stretched the figures to make it look as though it would be more expensive to do things right the first lime, then what other figures has he stretched? Is anyone aware that the building that is planned for construction is a "shell" around the old building? Sheriff DeBoer said this is not a new building, just a shell around the old. Do we want to have a shell built around the existing structure, just to have the out­ side of the building covered up? Out of sight, out of mind? Do they think that by To The Editor: After the federal Food and Drug Ad­ ministration gave approval to market the first recombinant bovine growth hormone (GBH). Posilac. the product manufactured by the Monsanto Chemical Corporation, went on sate m February 1994 BGH is a genetically engineered copy ot a cow's naturally occurring growth hormone that is injected into dairy cows to increase milk production. In 1994. milk production was up sharply in slates where BGH sales were highest, helping to depress milk prices nationally. The Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) recently obtained unedited information from the FDA under (he Freedom of Information Act. This information indicates that more than 1.300 dairy farmers who have used Posilac have reported animal health problems. These numbers add to those already obtained through the WFU BGH hotline. ' Elizabeth D. Boyd. Director Office of Communications Lansing covering it up the problems will go away or they woo l have to deal with them? If they arc being so open and aren’t trying to hide anything, tho why is that Ann End­ sley is the one who contacted the state to have them do an inspection? Isn't that the re­ sponsibility of those in charge of the build­ ing project? I am glad that I didn't donate any money to the building fund. It's obvious to me they are not acting responsibly with the money they do have. How was ibe $7,463.01 from the New Building Fund" spent? Last Dec. 31, they removed the baMnce from the account. Some possess to provide every person with''a humane and natural death. If other societvs. with fewer options, have considered it qncivilized to legalize international killing, hqw can we embrace it? Today magazine indicated that Posilac hpd gained 20 percent market usage at its high point, and that 40 percent of those using it had quit According to the poll, only 12 percent pt farms were still using the synthetic hrrrndpe on lheir cows and many of those had cut bapk on its use. It is interesting to note dial the United Snips Food and Drug Administration had jumpejpn the Monsanto BGH bandwagon with approval of its use here, while neighboring Canada placed a moratorium oo use of the product .)n light of updated information. Health Canada has now directed Monsanto to do in-depfh studies of drug efficacy and animal health., There has been a lol of criticism of Ft)A this past year, over the length of time it takes lo grant approval for new drugs in this coun­ try In the case of synthetic BGH. we thinlc.it T Know Your Legislators. U.S. Senate . __________ Vi Sponcor Abraham, Rapubllcan, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building,Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. ?l Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D C.-1 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal' Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick' Tormeia, regional representative *’ U.S. Congress g Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs' t Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope, Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Katsar.r district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vemon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton. Woodland, Rutland,' Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 2(515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington DC. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrans Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O Box 30013. Lansing. Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. ’ State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mictt 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014; Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. We are lucky for nice town 7b The Editor: It dawned on me today, driving to work early this morning — very dark and foggy like — coming into Hastings from the west on State Street, what a lucky town we are. The first thing you see is the Hastings Welcome sign with the flags lighted and flying high — then the long look up State Street through downtown — the new street lights glowing, the banners shining their color on both sides of the street. To me, it belongs — it looks like it has always been there and it made me proud to be a citizen of Hastings. We should all take a and be proud of what we have and what we have accomplished over the years. Thanks to the Downtown Development Authority for its part in this. Larry Komstadt Sr. Hastings Pfeesident riinsnr jg seriou&’y cocsidering wwhng U.S. aBtes so Bomia lory lo enforce ■ peace agreement in their 1 do you feel about sending them "over there." Vice President Frederic Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Karen Mauck Barbara Gall Cindy Smith Jim Jensen Joan Gallup Sharon Miller MandyHabei • ADVBmSmC DEPARTMENT • Oaasihad ad« accepted Monday through Friday 8 am to 5J0 pm , Saturday 8 30 am -Noon Scott Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription fates: $15 pet year in Barry County $17 per year in adjoining counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) "I think it would be "1 don't think we should because it is not oecause ve need to help "I think we should not get involved in the internal our business. * ’ out the world sny way we affiun of another solution. I would not sup­ good to develop good rela­ tions with other countries, country." port sending troops unless but people should not be all other possible solutions have been explored." fighting like that." “I think we should Cart Me IIvain. President. Michigan Fanners Union A recent national poll conducted for Dairy aay It is now in the General Donation Find, which can be spent on almost anything. 1 thought the building fund was specifi­ cally for the new building, have we been misled again? Cindy Faber Hastings Public Opinion Similarly, quality of life assessments bused on bias against minorities or the disabled could produce the ulumaie in discrimatni. and to the many people who lack decent health care, it would risk opening a Pandora's box that never could be closed. Maintaining true dignity for the dying re­ quires that the care-givers value patients as people, even as their bodies and capabilities decline Often the Iasi few days and hours of life are the most valuable to the patient and the family alike, as old hurts are healed, did wrongs forgiven, unspoken love expressed. Offering euthanasia as a short-cut to the dying could steal the most precious moments of life. The compassionate answer lo the suffering of the terminally ill is modem care irrbmques. like hospice, lo relieve physical aAd emotional suffering so that people hardly ever want the right to die, they prefer to live ^th dignity and to die a natural death. * FDA jumped the gun on Posilac Are we being misled about shelter? 1 have a hard time believing Couoty Board Chairman Jim Bailey when he said. "It's not doesn't really protect. I have been punished for defending the donated money unselfishly given in good fanh and defending our community's animal shelter. If this is "counter productive" to their agendas, then I am guilty and proud to be! Whatever happened lo government being "of the people, by the people, for the people?" Ann M. Endsley. Hastings Secretary of State socially responsible County Animal Shelter volunteer Ann Ends­ were put in this fund, which covers expenses the county can't or won’t approve. Anything from paint, office equipment, animal supplies can come from this fund. The portable could have come (if anywhere) from this fund. The third is the building fund. Former To The Editor: "Past history has shown that this is not a viable �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 9. 1995 — Page 5 FINANCIAL f9 F’O'C'U’S t -W i Ao**a/*y.. MartD.Chrteterwn of Edward 0. Jonas & Stocks for the golden years... It take* yean of hard work and discipline to accumulate a retirement nest egg. So it’s understandable that retirees want to safeguard their assets, often choosing investments that gyaramrr their principal. With such in-wymrnti, many retirees figure, they can live off the interest and never run out of money -'In fact, investment professionals suggested for many years that as investors grow older, 'more of their assets should be placed in Iboads. which guarantees principal if held to huuunty. The old rule of thumb was that the _ proportion investors keep in stocks should be 100 minus then age. Al age 40. for example, a mix of 60 percent stocks and 40 percent bonds would be appropriate. Al age 70, however, that mix would change to 30 percent 'stocks and 70 percent bonds However, in a recent interview by Mutual ‘Ph^S News Service, a major investment manager said such over-conservative in­ vesting could actually prove overly risky. Although your principal may be guaranteed, it has no opportunity to grow. And retirees need ~to.ne growth in their investments to stay ahead of inflation. l*r‘ In fact, today's 70-ycar-olds can realistical' ly plan for another 20 to 25 years. Over such a long time period, inflation can be a big factor. • Rven al a reasonable annual inflation rale of 3 percent or 4 percent, the fixed levels of in­ ' come offered by guaranteed investments can lone more than 50 percent of their purchasing power over a 10-year-period. For example. ■ during the last 40 years, the price of a stamp “has risen from 3 cents to 32 cents. “To help stay ahead of rising prices, today 's retirees should follow a different rule of .humb Bonds should be no more than your age multiplied by 80 percent. The rest should be in stocks. For example, a 60-year-old's in­ vestments should be 48 percent bonds and 52 'percent stocks. Al age 70, the combination should be 56 percent bonds and 44 percent stocks. The reason for having more invested in stocks than traditionally recommended is to Allow capital to grow. Otherwise, professional money managers say. retirees risk losing buy­ ing power io inflation or. worse, running out of money. One of the best ways to achieve that growth is with stocks. According to the 1995 Ibbotson Associates Yearbook, the com­ pounded annual return for the period 1925-1994 for various investments was as follows: Stocks Small Company Sucks..............................12.2% ! Large Company Stocks..............................10.2% Bonds Long-term Government Bonds................. 4.8% I U.S. Treasury Bills.......................................3.7% Over the same period, inflation averaged ; 3.1 percent, and stocks did a significantly bet- Letters Childbirth not just physical experience To The Editor: IH1 1 have been reading with interest the letters about the removal from Pennock Hospital of privileges of Vicke Landes as midwife I can empathize with the patients of Ms. Landes since I had four children in the '70s when doctors were hesitant to let women give birth by the Lamaze method. 1 went to three doctors before I found one who would let me have my baby the way I wanted I think sometimes doctors and hospital ad­ ministrators fail to realize that pregnancy and childbirth is not just a physical experience, but a highly emotional one as well I feel sorry for those patients of Ms. Landes who have been "left in the lurch" and "abandoned midstream" because 1 know how I would have felt if it had been me. A change like that ter job of outpacing inflation. However, it is true that stocks offer greater price swings than most fixed-income in­ vestments. Diversifying your portfolio with the proper mix of fixed-income and growth investments can help minimize 'he risks of price swings Over the long term, slocks have proven to out perform any other type of investment Don't miss out on their advantages, especially during your golden years. AT&T 64'/, — Amerttech 52’/c —1'fa Anheuser-Busch 633/a -2’/. Chrysler 50'/. —r/r CMS Energy 27'h —’/. Coca Cola 71'/. -’/. Dow Chemical 68 -’/. Exxon 745/. —1’/. Family Dollar 163/. + 1’/. Ford __ 281/. General Motors 45J/. -1-2 TCF Financial 591/. + •/. Hastings Mfg. 25J/. —1 IBM 985/. + 1'/. JCPenney 46 + 3’/. — Johnson & Johnson 81s/« __ Kmart 8'/. Kellogg Company 74 + 1’/. McDonald's 41’/. + ’/. Sears 36’/. + 27. Southeast Mich. Gas 163/< + '/. Spartan Motors 103/. + '/? Upjohn No Info available Gold 383.50 + 2.50 Silver 5.38 + .01 Dow Jones 4797.03 + 41.55 Volume 364,000,000 for a pregnant woman can be very upsetting I can understand how some women would be more comfortable with having a midwife deliver their babies. The nurse midwife seems to give a more personal, intimate care of the patient and is fully capable of attending to non-difficult pregnancies. I should know, since two of my children were delivered by very competent hospital nurses because the doctor didn't get there in time. It's too bad the hospital administrator. Dr. Dan Hamilton, and the two obstetricians didn't give Ms. Landes and her patients an ex­ planation for her removal. Their silence only causes one to wonder if the decision was bas­ ed on their own greed or jealousy, or both. Aleta Griffin Hastings Auditions for children's parts in the Hastings High School production of "The Sound of Musk” will be held Thursday. Nov. 30 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the high school lecture hall. Six partst wo boys approximately 10 and 14 years and four girls with approximate ages of 6, 8, 10 and 12-will be cast. Those trying out should look and sing suitably for those ages. Matcnals for tryouts will be available in the high school office on Monday. November 20. The musical, set for Feb. 29-March 1-2, celebrates the triumph of love of country and family over the plans of Nazi Germany, and was last presented by Hastings High School in 1978. For your insurance call Mrs. Kelly’s letter right on! - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prevlous week. Close Change ‘Sound of Music’ auditions slated for area children To The Editor: This letter is in support of Joyce Kelly's let­ ter on late term abortion: The people of America need to wake up! The letter that Mrs. Kelly wrote was true! In­ nocent babies are being butchered and nobody thinks it can happen or that an expectant mother would let it happen. Well here's a new^ flash, it does happen Someone wrote a response to Mr*. Kelly's letter and said she needed to be slapped. Well. I think someone should slap her back into reality. If you don't believe what you've read do the research yourself I'm sure you'll find the Farmers Insurance Group words thai were written in that letter are in­ deed the undeniable truth. Mrs. Kelly is one of the few women I know who has stood up and said just what is going on. She has had the courage to bring it to everyone's attention. These procedures can be stopped. Please, write to your senator and tell them this can go on no longer Our children are precious, they are not just something we decide we'd like to try . like a magazine or a new food' The address to write to is as follows: Carl Levin. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington. D.C.. 20510. Kristine Kelly Discover the advantage of having all your major iraurance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage: one Agent provide* mean­ ingful savings and gives last, fair, friendly service. Call a Farmers Agent for auto. life. fire, commercial, boat insurance. Pennock suing city ‘apaliing’ To The Editor: It is appalling that the chief executive of­ ficer of Pennock Hospital once again has de­ cided to inflame the Hastings community with his "I will show you” attitude. Last July, when the City Council said "no," they meant "no." Now the Pennock CEO has decided to sue the city hist to get his way. This will cost the taxpayers of Hastings hard-earned tax dollars, and more important, divide this community, which has always supported the hospital. GARY BEGG, LUTCF 1 hope this action will be dropped by Pen­ nock Hospital's Board of Directors. I hope our City Council members will remain strong and remember the reasons they turned down the PUD request. It is a zoning issue! I hope Pennock Hospital's Board of Direc­ tors will direct the CEO to use other Pen­ nock property for their parking lot. This ac­ tion would begin to heal the division that currently exists in our community. Mike Trahan Hastings Agent GARY BEGG AGENCY Ante, Hom, Lite, Oomemcbi ia S Mcfagan, Hastings. Ml 49Q5B Fax: *449*14 Our Biggest Sale of the Year! To the friends of the Friends of the Maple Ridge Historic District: • Door busters I xfra !0” 15-60% Off sale prices... 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Phone 945-4921 Open 24 Hours 7 Days A Week 5;: Senior Discount Wednesdays Magic Line ATM Available Sale good thru Sunday. Nov. 12 a �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 9, 1995 Former legislator says we’re not even debating the right issues by David T. Young Editor A man once rated "the most effective leg­ islator" by his colleagues in the Michigan House of Representatives says the real pub­ lic policy issues aren't even being debated in I ansing and Washington these days Former State Rep. Lynn Jondahl, now a coordinator with the Michigan Political Leadership program, told a First Friday audi­ ence in Hastings the debates themselves are bad enough, but what's worse is that prob­ lems aren't getting solved. “We haven't done a good job articulating what we stand for.” in public policy. Jondahl said. 'We re not thinking about what we've got at stake." The former Democratic legislator from Okemos presented a few examples. One is the hoopla over "family values. He asked the audience what were the most important things they would want to include in a "Contract with the American Family." Immediate answers included education, health care, security and employment. He then asked, "How high would you put prayer in public schools? Public funds for private education? Elimination of public funds for abortion? Restriction of indecency on the Internet?" No one answered that any of them were among their highest priorities. Yet these are at the heart of the Christian Coalition's agenda in formulating social pol­ icy. Another example shows up in education. Jondahl said there was a study recently in Ypsilanti on the difference between children who attended pre-school and those who did not. It was learned that those who had a pre­ school experience had more stable marriages, were less likely to abuse drugs and more likely lo be employed, almost across the board. HASTINGS FIRST at the Church of Vour Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES PLEASANTV IEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rond. Dowliig. Ml 49050 Paitor Saephea Wright (616) 751-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 Mi; Suaday Schooi 11.00 am. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m ; Prayer tune: Wednesday*. 7:00 p m Awana Program (3 yean old through 6th grade) Wedaeaday*. 6:304 p m Teen Center. 7W-I2th grades. Saturday. 7-9:3u p.m. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd aad 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infer (nation call 948 9327 or Rev Deacon David Hustwick at 948-2101. St- Andrew's ia a pan at the Independent Anglican Churvt Canada Svnod BARRY CO. CHUEfcil Of CHRIST. 541 N Michigan ■li-Tirg- Ml 49058. Sunday Sec vicea: BMe Cl—ara 10 a.—.. Wordnp 11 a-m.. P^’^nasg Services 6 945-29U “-Me Survey on videoa • home Free Btbte Of reaperjeace Course FREEPORT CHURC H OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST, Vernon L. Macy, in­ terim pastor. (616) 948-4276 Sun day services: Sunday School 9:45 a m . Moramg Worship II a m.; Prayer Service Thursday. 7 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hmtingt. Mich. James A. CaanpbaR. Pamor Sm day Schooi 9:30 a-m.. claaaes far «u ages morning 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 ■p.m. Wednesday activities 700 p.m. are: Rambows or J J Bible Ou (ages 2 through 7 or first gradt). EMt Oub or Junior BMe On (ages 8-12); Youth Mmmtrim or Taaa BMe Qua (gn 13-19); Aduh BMe Study - No age limits WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Bea Her­ ring. 9:30 a m. Sunday Schooi; Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. at the church Bring sack lunch ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gate Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends. Suaday Morning Mam lOrOO a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. ST. ROBE CATHOLIC CEDAR CREEK BOLE, CZdar Creek Rd . 1 mi. South. Pastor Brem Branhan. Phone 623 2285 Sunday Schooi at 10.00 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11.00a.m.; Evening Service at 600 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer BMe 700 p.m. INDEFENDENT CHURCH 01 CHRIST, (mailing addrem -• 1651 hUthmon Rd.. Haatmgs. hO 49058 aaaac—g at Thomas Jefienod Hall 948-4045 Sunday Semcea - 9:30 a.*.. BMe Schooi; 10.30 am.. 04 far location - 623-3110. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burges. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday Schooi 10 a.m_. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Suaday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday BMe Study 7 p.m. if interested in a free Home BMe Study, please call for more details. "Let's Build an Ark" Sunday Schooi Drive. Sept 10 thru Oct. 29 Games, prizes and iocs of fun Everyone welcome FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 B. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 9484004 Karin Sbortey. Senior P—tor. James R. Barren, Asst P—tor. Sunday Services; Sunday Schooi 9:45 a.tn., dasae* for all ages; 11:00 am Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up fo. 4th Grade; 6-00. Evening ■Service. Wihah): 6:30 Awana dubs. 7:00 p.m.. Teens m Houaemar Hall; 7:00 pm.. Adults Prayet meeting. 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice CHURCH OF THE NAZARXNE. 1716 Noah Broad­ way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Saric—: 9:45 a m Sunday Schou' Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worshp Service; 600 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wadaeaday: 700 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Nov 12 -8 00 and 10:45 a m. Holy Communion; 9:30 Sunday School (ail ^ca); 5.00 Youth Chosr. 600 Hidden Keys Thursday. Nov 9 7:30 Aduh Chhatmm char. 800 AA Friday. Nov 10 - 7 00 Meat Cut-up Saturday. Nov 11 - 800 Pasty Sate. 1000 Catechism 2; 8.00 NA Monday. Nov. 13 - 7.00 Women of Faith B.S. Tuesday. Nov. 14 - 700 Cong Council. Wednesday. Nov IS - 1000 Wordwatchers. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 3674061 or Durtene Pickard 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday. 900 am and 11 OO a m.. Sunday Schooi. 9:45 a m 4-H meets Mondays. 6 30 p.m. to 800 p.m. BMe Study. Wednesday*. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd. Hasting* Men's Breakfast wdl be meeting the third Berardi) of each mouth until fur­ ther notice. Cail Mr. Stephen Lz *is at 945 5365 NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Faber, Pastor A mun nr of St. Rose Catholic Churth. Hastings Sunday Mau 9:30 a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Vritey High School Pasta Doo Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery , children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry, leader­ duo trainmr The Church Page is Paid for Dy The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HAWMOS tAVIHQS A LOAM, FA Hastings and Lake Odessa WRf N FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAt INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THB HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions' — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hsstlngs. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexler, Prog ram/You th Director Thursday. Nov 9 - 3 00 p.m Cadetic Choir (Sth A 6th grade girls); 3:304:30 p.m. Rehearsal for Christmas Musical. 7:00 p.m. Aduh Christian Life Studies continues Tape 44 of the Gary Smalley series: "Hidden Keys to Loving Rdanouahgu" Nursery provided. Friday. Nov. 10 — 7:30 p.m Senior High Youth Fellowship meets for retreat and "lock in". Saturday. Nov. 11 - 10:30 a m. "Lock-In" ends; 7:30 p.tn. Con­ cern Group 42 at the Howard James Sunday. Nov. 12 - 8.00 am Choir rehearsal. 9.30 am. and 1100 a.m. Morning Worship (9:30 service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is pro­ vided for both services; 9:50 a.m. Church Schooi for all <es; 10:30 am Coffee Hour" m the Dining Room; 11:20 a.m. Children's Church; 7:00 p.m. New Members Clarn si the Manse at Marjory Richard's home. No youth fellowship meetings tonight. Mon day. Nov. 13 - 7:00 p.m. "Ram bows"; 7:30 Join meeting of the Session and Deacons. Wednesday. Nov. 15 - 7 00 Choir rehearsal Thursday. Nov. 16 — 10 a.m. Presbyterian Women Board Meeting. 12.-00 p.m. Presbyterian Women Luncheon (ptease call church office for rcservatkms); 3.00 p.m Cadctte Choir; 3:30 p.m Chnatnm Musical rehearsal; 7:00 p.m. Aduh Christian Life Studies continue* HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 south al M-?9 Lawrence Hubtey. pasta, phone 945-3397. Church phone 9454995 Kathy Cota—. choir director. Sun­ day monung 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning wor­ ship. 6.00 p.m. Evening Worship; Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all service* Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Q*U I M I Y t'N I T E D METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Suaday Schooi 10 a m ; Worship II a m ; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P.O. Ben 63. Hartngi . Ml 49058 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH, Corner State Rd., and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor; Rev Tod Clark. Youth Pastor Sunday 10 a m Sunday School. II a.m. Morning Worship. 6 p.m. Evening activities. Wednesday 7 p.m. — share groups in various homes. Contact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study at the church. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Psator Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m. and 10:45 am Sunday Children’s church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all servers Bong the whole family GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. I mite East of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945-9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a.m.. Bible Classes for all ages. 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m, Youth Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Bi­ ble Study for all Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study — Sharing Your Faith HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Margaret Hoitenbeck. Director of Cteutian Education Craig Super., Muik Coordinator and Organist. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator lo all floor* Brnodcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM al 10:30 a m SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9 30 a.m.. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m.; Worship 11:00 a.m. — with child care for infant* and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thro 8. Youth Fellowship 5 30pm WEDNESDAYS Fami­ ly Church Night - Prepared light meal 6:00 p.m.. Bible Study and Activmes for Kids 6:45 p.m . First Wednesday of month i* Game Night foe all age* THURSDAY Children's Char 4 00 p m ; Youth Handbell* 4:30 p.m . Adult Hand­ bell Choir 6:30 p.m.. Chancel Char 7.30 p.m. Nov 10-17 — UM Men Paper Drive east end of Kmart parking kx Sunday. Nov 12 — Special music by Children's Vocal Choir. Friday. NOv 17 — Swim ueak dinner and mini-bazaar He noted tha: Head Stan has shown (he same kinds of results. Head Stan costs about S3,000 to S5.000 per child per year. Prison costs about S27.OOO per inmate per year and juvenile de­ tention costs about $45,000 per youngster annually. Yet Head Start is on the budget chopping block in Congress. "Il lakes a lot longer to educate a person than it does to lock him up." Jondahl said. Another example: The recidivism rate for prison, in which inmates return for the same offenses within two or three years of being freed, is 39 percent. The rate is 25 percent in the juvenile justice system. Yet Gov. John Engler and many prosecu­ tors have declared the juvenile justice system in Michigan a failure and now are pushing for "punk prisons." So. Jondahl said, the state wants to put more investment into a criminal justice system that doesn't work as well as the one labeled a failure. Another example the guest speaker gave involved an "earthquake simulation." in which people were asked to wort together to try to prioritize ways to save 10 people trapped in a building. He maintained that a group of people almost always did a more ef­ fective job solving the problem than did one person acting alone. "We come together and rexh a better con­ clusion." he said. "It'8 a simple message, but it's not one we seem io understand in the public policy debate. "It's not enough for Gov. Engler to say Tuesday (of last week) that I have a new welfare proposal and Td like to have it acted on (by the State Legislature) by Friday." Modem American culture, he noted there­ fore, seems to put its faith in the ideas of ooe man or woman rather than the collective wisdom of many. Yet another example is that bureaucrats these days are asking to be able lo handle welfare with less money but fewer rest lo­ tions. "So we re not debating what are the best programs to get people off welfare," Jondahl said. "Flexibility is the program, not preven­ tion." And the debate on education in Michigan today is na really over quality, but over lo­ cal control. The Stre Board of Education wants to get rid of a core curriculum that would require a minimum standard for all schools in favor of a model curriculum that allows for local control of schools. In race relations, conservatives say that af­ firmative action is bad policy and should be eliminated. ‘But whai han't been addressed is how we deal with dtscrimlnaUon.- Jondahl said. Meanwhile, tbe speaker noted, black men today have a life expectancy tha It shorter than wha they bad in 1910. And black men in Halem have a life expectancy tha is shorter than men who live in a Third World country like Bangladesh Jondahl said too often the public policy debae is based <xi misinformation. He contended tha many people do not un­ derstand the widening g^> between rich and poor in the United Stales and whai it may mean for the future. "People don’t know their own economy staus, much less the policies." he s-iid. -When we operae on the basis at fiction, we have a difficult time reaching consensus.' The former legislator said. "Despite the social spending of the last 25 years, the gap between rich and poor bar widened. The U.S. gap is the largest among the 18 most Indus­ trialized nations. ** He said that a study of the 18 nations showed America's poor to be the poorest, except for in Ireland and Uriel. But Ameri­ ca's richest easily were the richest in the group. ’When you see that kind of gap. you real­ ize we have the makings of discontent.” he said. Real family income in the U.S. rose 138 percent for the bottom level of wage earners from 1950 to 1978. but since 1978 it has lost 17 percem. "But we're not debating that (income in­ equities)." be said. "The governor warns to eliminate the intangibles tax and reinforces those numbers when he gives tax breaks to the wealthy." Meanwhile, tax breaks for low- and mid­ dle-income people, like the earned income tax credit, may take a budget hit soon Jondahl noted that government doesn't cause ths gulf between rich and poor in soci­ ety. but it does help widen the gap. "The Contract with America is attrxtive on the surface because it deals with individ­ ual liberty, opportunity, responsibility, se­ curity, less government." he said. "What's missing, however, is Justice, equality, com­ passion. culture, community. "What we ought to be talking about is bow we can come together." he said. "We have a collective responsibility " He said it is easy for politicians to paint government as the enemy and then say "elect me and III be part of the government, but I won't be your enemy." But that merely perpetuates the biggest stumbling block to government solving problems — the distrust of duly elected gov­ ernment. On campaign finance reform, he said that when he ran for state representative he was never pushed by constituents on that issue. He noted that the race in 1996 for Congress where he lives, between Dick Chrysler and Debbie Stabenow. is expected to cost be­ tween SI million and $13 million. Jondahl said there recently was a story in the Wall Street Journal about a campaign spending limit that forced the candidates to appear at a lot of public forums rather than sit bxk and let TV attxk ads run the cam­ paign. Former State Rep. Lynn Jondahl tells the First Friday audience that the right public policy issues aren't even being debated. He was asked how he. an ordained minis­ ter. rexts to the agenda of the Christian coalition. "I don't depend on government to carry out my faith." he replied. "But I depend cm rela­ tionships with others. I would prefer that children coming along in the faith be edu­ cated by people in the church (rather than in public schools). "I don't welcome the state taking over the church. I think I'm understanding history." Jondahl. after retiring last year from the State Legislature, said he was in the Ukraine in the old Soviet Union last summer to watch a budding democracy and he couldn't help but notice the differences between them and us when he returned here. "I came from a new nation just starting to a still young nation testing its commitment to self-governance and democracy." he said. "In the Ukraine, the concept of cit.zen in­ volvement in government is attractive, but not a comfortable reality. "The greatest barrier in the United States is the overwhelming distrust of government, a prelude leading up to anarchy." Noting that the new Congress that came to power a year ago xtually was elected by less than 20 percent of the American people, Jondahl said, "People are giving up on pol­ icy makers. That gives us a major challenge. Public understanding and education is criti­ cally important." Tyiar Edwani Jleese | |Glen D. Roush| NASHVILLE - Devin Paul A Tyior Edward Reese, twin sons of Sandra & Ed ward Reese, of Nashville, were stillborn Saturday November 4, 1995 st Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Surviving are their parents, Sandra & Edward Reese of Nashville; two sisters, Alisha Reese and Jasmin of Reese, both at home; maternal grand fathcr & wife, Donald & Pat Rose of Hastings; maternal grandmother, Frank & Marilyn Geist of Six Lakes; paternal grandfather A significant other, Charles Reese A Jackie Dayton of Nashville; paternal grand­ mother, Betty Farrell of Middleville; matema 1 great grandmother, Frances Jones of Six lakes; maternal step-great grandfather, Phillip Cousino of Freeport; paternal great grandparents, Dorothy A Elmer Fischer of Middleville; paternal great grandmother, Ina Reese of Hast­ ings; paternal step-great grandmother, Jean Woodmansee of Shirley, Indiana; uncles, Donald Rose, Charles A Robert Reese; aunt. Angela Rose; step-uncle, Steven Quay; atepaunL Jennifer Quay. Graveside Services were held on Wednes­ day November 8, 1995 at Riverside Cemet­ ery’s Babyland in Hastings with Reverend Brace N. Stewart offheiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. NASHVILLE - Glen D. Roush, 87. of Nash­ ville, passed away oo Saturday November 4, 1995 at Thornapplc Manor in Hastings. He was born on April 3. 1908 in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, the son of Orio A Cora (Tubbs) Roush. He was a life long Barry County resident and attended the Branch School and graduated Nashville High School in 1925. He was married to Martha M. Strimback on July 22, 1928. Mr. Roush was employed at the Barry Coun­ ty Road Commission for 43 years, retiring in 1973. He was a member of Hastings LO.OJF. Lodge for over 65 years. H- was an avid outdoorsman enjoying especially hunting, fish­ ing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha, on February 6, 1976; son, Donald Roush, ou May 27.1949; sister, Greta GarretL Surviving are two sons A wives, Wayne A Mary Roush of Hastings, Raymond A Marilyn Roush of Nashville; daughter A husband, Carole A Church Hussey of Bradenton, Flori­ da; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. Graveside Services were held on Wednes­ day November 8,1995 at the BanyviDe Cemet­ ery with the Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at the Banyville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Garden Club, Charity of One's Choice, or plant a tree in his memory. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | Petrin Paul j George M. Lane i WYOMING - George M. Lane, 37. of Wyoming and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday November 1. 1995 in Garden City. He was born on July 5. 1958 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the son of Edmund and Frances (Gassard) Lane. He was raised in Pennslyvania, Manistee and Hastings and attended schools there. He graduated Hastings High School in 1976. He served in the United States Air Force from May 1976 until May 1980. He was married to Star E. Lancaster of Hast­ ings on September 5, 1981. They'lived in the Grand Rapids area for the past 12 years and previously in Detroit and Hastings. Mr. Lane's employment included: Land­ scaping Service and Cable TV Lineman. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances (Gassard) Lane. Surviving are his wife. Star, son, Ed Lane, age 8, at home; father A stepmother. Edmund & Lois Lane of Garden City; three brothers, Edmund Lane of Romulus, Matt Lane of Kelva, Bill Baker of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; sister, Shirley Miller of Florida; stepsister. Deb MxKenzie of Finley, Ohio; stepbrother, Kin Moncer of Garden City; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Full Military Graveside Services were held on Monday November 6, 1995 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with Reverend Daniel D. Graybill officiating. Burial was at Fl. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the George M. Lane Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I John F. Robinson| HASTINGS - John F. Robinson. 76, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Saturday November 4, 1995 at TenderCare in Hastings. He was born on November 3,1919 in Salis­ bury, North Carolina, the son of John A Myrtle (Beaver) Robinson. He was raised in the Salisbury/'Raleigh. North Carolina area and attended schools there. He was married to Mary J. Donohue on December 31. 1940. Mr. Robinson was a United States Navy reti­ ree, serving nearly 30 years. He lived in many United States Communities and moved to Hastings in 1994 from Marquette where he had lived for 15 years. Mr. Robinson was an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, on March 2, 1995; two sisters. Surviving are his daughter A husband, Debbie A Ron Bradley of Dowling; son A wife, Robert A Helen Robinson of San Diego, California; four grandchildren; one great grandchild. Memorial Services were held on Tuesday November 7, 1995 at Pleas«mview Family Church in Dowling with the Reverend Stephen Wright officiating. Burial was at Fl Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasantview Family Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 9, 1995 — Page 7 I---------------------------------------------------------------- Woodland NEWS... By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Guest Reporter Geukes-Myers to be wed Dec. 9 Mr. and Mrs. Donald Geukes of Mid­ dleville announce the engagement of their : daughter. Jennifer Ann to Daniel Bruce < Myers 11. son of Mr and Mr Daniel Myers of Wayland The bride-to-be. of Grand Rapids, graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School and from Western Michigan Universi­ ty. She is currently employed at Zondervan Publishing House. The future groom, of Wayland, is a graduate of Wayland High School and is employed b> Sysco-Frostpeck A Dec. 9. 1995 wedding is being planned by the couple. ■Z Harold Jones to mark 90th On Nov 10th Harold Jones will celebrate hts 90lh b.rthday Hts daughters Carolyn Bible and Marian Wurm will he hosting an open house on Nov. 12 ai 415 N. Taffee Drive between 2 and 4 p.m. Please help us make this a joyous occasion with your presence or a card No gifts please. Merle Swift to mark 90th There will be a 90th birthday card shower for Merle Swift. 7775 N. Hager Rd . Woodland. Ml 48897 whose birthday is Nov. 5. 1995. Washbums to mark 55th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Washbum. formerly of Kalamazoo, and Gun Lake. Middleville and now of Big Pine Key, Fla., celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Oct. 18. 1995. They have three children (Shirley and Jay Kulp of Big Pine Key, Fla.. Betty WashbumSpore and Bill of Hastings and Richard and Priscilla Washbum of Kalamazoo. They have seven grandchildren. 12 great grandchildren, one great grandchild, one great step grand­ child. and one great great step grandchild Their family is all very proud of them and if you wish to send them a card, their address is: Lucille and Lewis Washbum. Rt. Fl, Box 609 Hollerich Dr.. Big Pine Key. Ha. 33043. Faunces to celebrate 25th anniversary Bud and Kay Faunce will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Nov. 7th. Their children. Chad. Sue and Tammy in­ vite family and friends to congratulate Bud and Kay with a card shower. Cards may be sent to Box 129, Freeport. Ml 49325. The snow storm on Friday. Nov. 3. brought a large flock of about 40 robins to the bird feeder at the home of Lavern Roberts. 7688 North Woodland Road. Lake Odessa. The Robertses reported that there were more robins there then they had seen all summer, eating the seeds scattered on the ground in the snow under the feeder. Kennard Schaibly. brother to George Schaibly. formerly of Woodland and more recently of Edmore, passed away Sunday night at 7 p.m. at the home of his daughter, and family, Iva Dane and David Blood, in the State College. Pa. His body was donated to the Hersey Medical Center to be used for research. His wife Thelma survives. George Schaibly was able to spend some time with the family a few weeks ago. Marlene Jemison had open heart surgery with a triple bi-pass done in Lansing Friday. Nov. 3. The family reports that she is out of ICU and is on the way to recovery. Tom Niethammer reports that Ruth Niethammer, now living al Thomappk Manor, is bolding her own. She is very weak, but remains alert. Cards may be sent to her at Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. 49058 and are welcome. Zion Lutheran Church put on a dinner for the benefit of Lakewood Habitat for Humanity Saturday, Nov. 4 The event was well sup ported by the community, with about 225 en­ joying the ham. scalloped potatoes, candied carrots, tossed salad, rolls, a choice of drinks and homemade pie. The dinner was organized by Margret Brodbeck and Hal Stannard, with the help of many church members. Joyce Weinbrecht will bold the monthly blood pressure check Wednesday. Nos. 15 from 11 a.m. to noon at the C.O.A. meal she. Woodland Eagles. The clinic is open to anyone who wishes to have a blood pressure clinic. The Barry County Historical Society will hold this month's meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Striker House in Hastings Thursday, Nov. 16. The program will be a tour of the house and an update on the restorations done to date. Lake Odessa Area Historical Society is meeting tonight. Thursday. Nov. 9. at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Manor. The program will be about Indians. Shirley Kilmer. Juanita Hunt and Gladys Bennett walked for the C.O.A. “Miles for Meals" Saturday. Nov. 4. Shirty walked for two hours. Woodland High School will hold its 100th anniversary reunion in May of 1996. We arc looking for some unique ideas to celebrate this occasion and would appreciate any ideas anyone has. Call Joyce Weinbrecht, 945-5471, or Tom Niethammer. 367-4941. and tell us what you would like included in this year's program. Shirley Kilmer also needs addresses for teachers and students so she can update the niail^jj lift,J Zion Lutheran Church will hold its Thanks Offering Sunday. Nov. 12. The guest speaker will be talking about domestic violence. The Fellowship Committee is sponsoring the annual volleyball game, followed by pizza Legal Secretary Margaret Brodbeck and Frances Reuther at the benefit dinner for Habitat for Humanity at the Zion Lutheran Church. Hal Stannard and Gene Reuther work In the kitchen for the Habitat for Humanity dinner. at the church for the youth. If you don't play volleyball, come and be a part of the cheering section. Betty and Glendon Curtis entertained their granddaughters, Mallory and Amanda Curtis from Jackson over lhe weekend. Their mother brought them out to Woodland Friday night and their dad came after them Sunday. They varied their cousin. Christopher While, in Hastings Saturday . The Woodland Lions Club will hold its regular meeting Tuesday. Nov. 14, at the Lions' Den I hope to have a report from Cathy Lucas by next week. To have your items included in the Five years ago I had my first son at Pennock Hospital and my second son there two years ago The nursing staff was exceptional - warm and caring they make you feel like you’re the most important patient they have. Soon Tm going to deliver my third child at Pen­ nock Hospital This time Hl be in my own private LDRP room. I couldnt have been any hap­ pier with the care I received during my first two deliveries, and with all of the new amenities, technologies and the Family Birthing Center suites, I am looking forward to a won­ derful stay with my third child. The Michigan Commission on Aging will bold a public bearing on Friday. November 17, 1995 at 1:30 p.m. in Battle Creek at United Methodist Church and Community Ministries. 153 N. Wood. The purpose of the hearing is to provide an opportunity for older persons, public officials, service providers and others from the current PSA 3 lo voice an opinion on the formation of a new region made of Barry and Calhoun counties. PSA's are planning and service areas which are defined by a geographic boundary for the delivery of services lo older individuals Currently. Barry and Calhoun counties are pan of a larger, five-county PSA also including St. Joseph, Branch, and Kalamazoo counties. Similar hearings will be held cm November 16th in Portage and in Sturgis to explore forming two more PSAs one for Kalamazoo county and another for St. Joseph and Branch counties. Instead of one PSA for the five counties, there would be three, smaller PSAs PSAs are established in every state under require­ ments of the Federal Older Americans Act. There are currently 14 PSAs in Michigan Under federal law. every PSA is served by an ad­ ministrative agency. an Area Agency on Aging (AAA). The current five-county region was served by AAA III in Kalamazoo before its designation was withdrawn in February of 1995. If three new regions are formed, three new AAAs would oe ocsignaieo as wen, out not until after tne ruAs have been designated The Michigan Office of Services to Jeffrey Dean Tinkler. Hastings and Angela Kathleen Pienon. Hastings David Paul Kruger. Jr.. Delton and Tamara Diane Karmes. Delton David Allen Molette. Hastings and Tammy Ann Curtis Hastings Jonathan James Norns. Hastings and Tamara Dale Olson. Hastings. Eddie Arthur Muniz. Plainwell and Sheila Ann Stull. Plainwell. Kenneth Marvn Howard. Plainwell and Theresa Ann lu Fountain. Plainwell Jason Howard Keiser. Delton and Kaylyn Mane King. Deltot BANNER CLASSIFIED! Part-time, experience preferred, computer and word processing skills required, wages negotiable. Send resume to: PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED Inez Hickey celebrated her 80th birthday on Tueschy. Nov. 7 On Sunday. Nov. 5. with friend? and family she was surprised with din­ ner at The Battle Creek Country Buffet. She would dearly enjoy hearing from her friends with cither a card al 3445Mi North Mason Rd.. Vermontville. Ml 49096 or u phone call. Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting... I’m Having My Baby at the Pennock Family Birthing Center... Ad #428 do The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 Inez Hickey celebrates 80 years Woodland News column, call me at 945-5471 evenings and on Monday and at 948-4881 Tuesdays and Thursdays. the Aging currently serves as the temporary AAA of PSA Hi. The Commission on Aging is expected to decide on the formation of the PSAs at their regular meeting on January 19.1996 Written testimony will be accepted until November 22 at the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging. P.O. Box 30026, Lansing. Michigan 48909 People with disabilities needing accommodations to participate in these hearings should contact Pamela Hall of the Office of Services to the Aging at 517/373-9361. or 517/373-4096 (TDD) at least one week in advance to request moibility. visual or hearing assistance Anne Wilcox, Hastings Anne Wilcox with husband Randy, and sons Alec and Max Pennock Family Birthing Center ... where the smallest patient is of the greatest concern. ® PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W Green St. • Halting,, Ml 49058 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 9, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: Nonet of MoerroAfic FMECLOSUM SALI DCF AULT having boon mod* in tho conditions ol o cortoin root ostofo mortgog* modo ond ok* ocutivo on Moy 14. 1993. by TONI JO STEEN ot mortgogor lo BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC., on Indiana Corporation, a* mortgagor. ond recorded on Moy 21. 1993. in tho Office of tho Register o* Dood* of Barry County Michigan in Libor S72 of Mortgages on pogo 408 on which mor •gage there •* claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of this notice $51,032.89 for principal and $1.492 26 for interest and no legal or equitable proceeding having been instituted to recover the debt or any part of tho debt secured by the mor­ tgage. and the power of solo in tho mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE tS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday December 7. 1995. at 2:00 o'clock Eastern Standard Time in the afternoon of said day. inside the East entrance of the County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Michigan, that being one of tho places of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, in tho State of Michigan, tho lands and promises described In said mortgage will bo offered for sole ond sold to the highest bidder ol public solo, for tho purpose of satisfying the amount duo and un­ paid upon the mortgage, together with tho legal costs and charges of solo, including the statutory cttorney fee The promises to be sold at sold sale are situated in the Township of Johnstown County of Barry State of Michigan. and described as follows All ol the West 1/2 of the Southwest fractional quarter containing fifty seven acres of land, more or loss, six ond five one hundredths acres off the South end of the Northwest fractional quarter west of tho lake, all in Section fifteen. Town one North. Range eight West, also twenty throe acres of land off the East side of the Southeast quarter of tho Southeast quarter of Section sixteen bounded on the West side by tho Bottle Crook and Hastings rood being Town one Nut th. Range eight West, ex­ cept commencing at the Northwest comer of said Section fifteen, thence South along tho West Sec­ tion lino, one hundred thirty seven rods; thence East to the shore of Long Lake, thence Nor­ theasterly along tho shore lino of tho lake to the North section line; thence West along the North section line of said section to the place of boainn­ ing. Also excepting any portion of the above described property lying within the recorded plat ol Vol Pines Acres according to the recorded plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plots on page 70. The period of time for redemption shall bo one (I) year from the dale of sole Doted October 25. 1995 BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. By David I. Zebeil Humbarger and Zebeil, P.C. 810 Comerico Building Battle Creek. Ml 49017 Telephone (616) 962 7585 (I I /») Estate of LOUIS D. MULER Deceased Social Security Number 366-09 0885 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barred or af­ fected by the following. ,( The decedent, whose last known address wot 12888 Jones Rood. Delton. Ml 49046 died 10 » 95 An instrument doted O9/12/B4 has been admitted as the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all cloams against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Margaret Ann Armour 306 North Marshall. Marshall. Ml 49068. or to both the In­ dependent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estole will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled lo it. Kathleen F. Cook (P31842) 119 West Michigan Avenue Marshall 'Al 49068 (616)781-7300 (11/9) PURSUANT TO MOTION 1BB2 OF TTTU IB OF TNI UNITED STATES CODE. YOU AM HEREBY MFORMED THAT THtt IS AN AT* TEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been modo in the conditions of a mortgage made by ESTHER R UPRIGHT a single woman to SURR FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated 9-15-94. and recorded on 9-15-94 in Liber 614 on pogo BIS. County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to DAVID W DOLAN DOS TRUSTEE. DAVID W DO* AN DOS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 3-23-90 by on assignment dated 9-15-94. and rocordod on 9-15-94 in Liber 614. on page 823 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED ANO NINETY NINE 16/100 Dollars ($237,099.16). including Interest at 17% per annum. Under tho power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and tho statute in such cose modo ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sol- of the mortgaged promises or some port of them, at public vendue, of the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings Michigan, at 2 00 o'clock p.m. on December 7 1995. Said premises ore situated in Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Located in Baltimore Township. Barry County. State of Michigan. A parcel of land in the Northeast 1 /4. Section 14, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described as com­ mencing of the North 1/4 post of Section 14 for place of beginning, thence East 20 Rods: thence South 16 Rods: thence West 20 Rods: thence North 16 Rods to Point ol Beginning Also that pan of Section 14. Town 2 North. Rango 8 West, described os- Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of soid Section 14; thence South along tho North-South 1 Z4 line 379.00 feet to the point of beginning, thence East, parallel with tho East-West 1/4 line of said Section 14. 100.00 foot; thence North. 68 degrees 59 minutes East 246 foot thence East 207.28 foot, thence South 210.00 feet, thence West 537.28 feet to the Nonh-South 1/4 line, thence Norlh 121 lost to the point of beginning. Also beginning ol o point on the North ond South 1 /4 lino of Section 14. Town 2 Nonh. Range 8 West, distant 364.00 feet South of the North 1/4 post of said section; thence East parallel with the North line of said section 330.00 foot; thence south parallel with said North and South 1 /4 line. 26.00 feet, thence South 68 degrees 59 minutes West. 246.00 feet; thence Westerly 100 foot more or less to a point on said North and South 1 /4 line, distant 115.00 foot South of the place of beginning Subject to on easement over the Westerly 33 feel for public highway purposes. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948Q 600.2341a. in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dale ol such sole Dated: October 6. 1995 David W. Dolan. DOS TRUSTEE. DAV® W. DOLAN TRUSTEE REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 3 23-90 Assignment of Mortgagee MICHAEL M GRAND. Attorneys. Suite 264W 31731 Northwestern Hwy. Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (11/16) BARRY TOWNSHIP "(SoSwT'i'w1 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. 4 Board members present. I member absent. Minutes of Sept 8 Oct. will be approved al Nov. meeting. Treasurers report accepted os presented. Agenda sot as presented Deportment reports wore road. Address change for TWP Office. P.O. Box 4705 Extension to Nov. I. for receipt of questioners concerning Fair Lake Sewer. Sower delinquent foes: to bo placed on Tax Roll. Correspondence was road. Bills approved in tho amount of $50,027.28. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Dobro Perry. Deputy Clerk Asserted to by: William Wooer. Supervisor (11/9) GET READY! «SUB The Place Where Fresh is the Taste. GRAND OPENING NOVEMBER 10 & 11 - BUY FIRST SUB GET 2ND SUB FREE* •OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE NASHVILLE SHELL SPEE-D MART w 133 S. MAIN. NASHVILLE. Ml phone. ..852-9949 Ann Landers Do not judge Dear Ann Landers: May I respond to "Stricly Anonymous.'* whose smart. 6-foot-2, 20-year-old son is dating a homely, short, dumpy 22-year-old idiot who flunked out of secretarial school and works as a waitress? The girl wrote ••Strictly" a thankyou note with five misspelled words in it. Forty years ago. I could have been that girl. I was the youngest of 10 children My parents were alcoholics, and 1 suffered mental and physical abuse, violence, neglect, you name it. Our home was worse than the city dump, with unimaginable filth — cockroaches, rodents, bedbugs. I was undernourished and unwashed and seldom slept through the night because of the rats that ran over my body while I tried io keep them from getting under the covers My teachers washed and combed my hair and taught me to brush my teeth. A kind neighborhood dentist did my dental work in exchange for my raking his yard. Even though I had few friends and no clothes. I tried hard to be like everyone else. When 1 graduated from high school. I got a job at a factory and saved money so I could go lo a local college. I met my husband there We married when I was 20 and had four children who turned out very well I continued lo go to school and earned a law degree 1 am now 60, and my brothers and sisters say the reason I succeeded is because I was "liicky" and had more opportunities than they did. Please. Ann. tell "Strictly Anonymous" that she should be ashamed of herself for judging that girl so harshly. Does she know whai that young woman has been through in her life? The fact that she wrote a thank-you note says volumes — even if there were five misspelled words. — Been There in Calif. Dear Calif.: Thank you for a compassionate rebuttal You will be pleased to know I was swamped with letters from readers who shared your views. Many urged the girl to go back to school and get more education. I hope she sees this and follows through. You could certainly serve as her role nudel. Job hazard Dear Ann Landers: I’ve seen many letters in your column about professions that take a beating — taxi drivers, funeral directors, teachers, plumbers, construction workers, truck drivers and others My husband s job also puts him in the way of constant abuse He is a high school football coach. I feel terrible when loud-mouthed parents express their disapproval of my husband's coaching decisions because their "star athlete" is on the bench or not being played enough. I manage to hold my tongue the majority of the time, but dunng one playoff game. I lost it completely when a parent screamed. "The coach is a jerk!" 1 yelled back that he should shut up and if he could be a better job. maybe he should go down on the field and take over. Like all wives of coaches. I get emotionally involved in my husband's job and want to sup­ port him by attending all the games. Bui 1 really do hate having to face those belligerent parents. Maybe if you print this letter, they will be a little more understanding. Please don’t use my name. We’ve taken enough abuse as it is. - The Coach’s Wife in N Y. Dear N.Y.: I've received several letters like yours. My advice lo all wives of coaches is this: Toughen up. and remember it’s all part of the job. If the out-of-control parents bug you too much, stay home. Restroom bias Dear Ann Landers: 1 recently visited Washington to attend an oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court. My husband, who is a member of the Supreme Court Bar. and I ar­ rived at the courthouse at 8:15 a.m. We asked the security guard where we could get a cup of coffee. He suggested the cafeteria After the coffee. 1 went in search of the women s rest room. 1 asked one of the male security guards for directions to the women’s rest room, and he advised me that the women's rest room was closed until the building was opened to the public at 9 a m. I was not pieced with his reply and told him that my husband had just returned from using the men’s rest room and I could not believe that the women’s facilities were clos­ ed. 1 returned to the cafeteria feeling very un­ comfortable and waited Can you believe that this type of discrimina­ tion exists m our very own U.S. Supreme Court in Washington? — No Relief in D.C. Dear No Relief: I was appalled by the sexist discrimination outlined in your recent letter. Fall Missions Conference set at local church Grace Wesleyan Church. 1302 S Hanover St.. Hastings, has announced it will have its Fall Missions Conference Sunday with the Rev. Paul and Lois Downey, former mis­ sionaries to Brazil. The Downeys were missionaries in Man­ aus. Brazil, for 18 years before returning to the United States to serve as pastor for churches in West Michigan for 10 years They then returned to mission work in Guyana Suriname and again in Brazil until last December. The couple will speak in the 11 a.m. ser­ vice and will show missionary pictures in the 6 p.m. service. The public is welcome. and sent it to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Justice Ginsburg was also appalled and sent me a copy of the letter she wrote to Dale E. Bosley, marshal of the Supreme Court Here “Dear Mr. Bosley; Is this report accurate? I would like to tell Ann Landers that it didn’t happen or, if it did. that it won't happen again With appreciation. — R.B.G. " Justice Ginsburg received a most gracious letter from Dale E. Bosley. He enclosed a copy of the letter he wrote apologizing to my reader. Here is a condensed version: "Thank you for bringing to our attention the matter you raised in your letter to Ann Landers. "I regret the inconvenience you experienc­ ed when you and your husband visaed the Court. I am sorry we have been unable to determine conclusively why or which one of our officers failed to provide you the assistance you requested. "We are again reiterating at police roll calls the importance of providing such assistance, for this is one of the reasons we post offices at key locations through -j the Supreme Court building. . , Please accept my sincere apologies, and contact me directly if you should find yourself • contemplating a future tnp lo the Supreme ' Court. 1 would welcome the opportunity to show you how well we can and most often do conduct the Court s business. — Dale E ■ Bosley, marshal of the Court" This is Ann talking. Mr. Bosley sounds like*1 a courtly gentleman (excuse the pun), and I am willing to bet both the rest rooms of the Supreme Court building arc open from now on. • Four girls bad? Dear Ann Landers: Last week. I gave birth to my fourth daughter My husband and I are thrilled to have four healthy girls, but my father-in-law is disappointed. He has offered me $10,000 to "try again" and produce a boy. I am outraged. My husband says I’m over-, reacting. Am I? — Baltimore “Betty" . Dear Betty: Outrage takes energy Ignore . the clod. Sounds like strudel in the rxxxllc to. me. ' Planning a wedding? What's right? What's . wrong’ 'The Ann Landers Guide for Brides”. will relieve your anxiety. Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3. 75 (this includes . postage and handling) to: Bndes. c/o Ann' landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, III.60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4 55) Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. । Lake Odessa NEWS Thursday. Nov. 9. has exactly 10 hours of daylight. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meets tonight at Lake Manor with Mrs. Fahmi bringing the program. There will be no school Friday for Lakewood students. Saturday marks the traditional Veterans’ Day to commemorate the armistice that brought World War I to a close with the sign­ ing al 11 o'clock on Nov. 11. This is a day to fly the flags and/or buntings Sunday at Cunningham's Acre, there will be a dinner to benefit the Lakewood Com­ munity Ambulance, based in Woodland. The calendar slates that Nov. 13-15 are In­ dian summer days. The monthly blood pressure clinic will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Lake Manor. Robert Wilfred Gierman. the Sage of Sebewa. who has many Lake Odessa friends, was involved m a collision between his car and a piece of farm machinery about eight in the evening Oct. 23, on Clarksville Road near Petrie Road. He suffered some broken bones and was extricated from his car by Jaws of Life. He ha> since been in Butterworth Hospital. The fall band concert was held Sunday afternoon in the Lakewood High School gym­ nasium. This was the first appearance of the young sixth-graders performing with their in­ struments and for the new assistant band director. Brian Sleeper, in concert. Band numbers followed by the seventh-graders, the eighth-graders, the high school jazz band, the flag corps, the marching band complete with student directors, drum majors, colorful drills and lots of percussion sounds. The flag corps used not only flags, but also rings, gloves and dance movements. The crowd was so large, the end bleachers had to be opened so the seventh- and eighth graders moved there to allow north side seating for the crowd of spec­ tators to be scaled. Band director Dave Mc­ Queen also directed and did much of the an­ nouncing. The president of the band boosters made announcements of coming events and of names of the three top winners in the fund­ raising contest to guess the total poundage of all the band members and their instruments. They had stepped on the sales a few weeks ago to determine how much they actually weighed. It was over 16,000 pounds. Today’s counterpart of Rip VanWinkle drove on Clarksville Road west of Jordan Lake Road last week and was astonished to see the number of mobile homes now on that stretch of road, and one new house actually built on site Lloyd and Beverly Corston of Ortonville at­ tended the Sunday band concert in which their grandchildren. Larissa Corston and Keith Wilcox of Sunfield, performed. The Sunday State Journal carried a photo and brief story of the marriage May 6 at a Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Pittsburgh of Kimberly Kussmaul of Lansing and Fred Soilis of Pittsburgh. Kimberly is the daughter of R. Jay and Catherine Kussmaul of Delta Township, formerly of Woodland. Her grand­ parents were the late Stuart and Audrey Kussmaul of North Main. The bride’s sister. Jaymie Jasinski, and the groom s brother were their attendants The couple spent their honeymoon in Hawaii. She is a graduate of Grand Ledge High School, LCC and the University of Michigan. She is director of nursing at NMC Homecare. He is a graduate Of colleges and Cooley Law School and is an attorney A nephew of Walter Russell, Ryan Cutm-* ngham, who is a senior al Fulton High School scored three touchdowns and ran for 300. yards in a recent semifinal Class DD game against Kingston. The Fulton team woo 23-13. He is also a champion wrestler. Ionia County’s unit of MARSP will meet next week. Nov. 16, at the Ionia Masonic Temple just off Fourth Street between Mt. Calvary Cemetery and the GECU building. All retired state employes are invited to join with them for the program and lunch. The speaker will be Gordon Lindsay, CPA, who is, an investor for the State of Michigan. He is deputy director from the Michigan Treasury Bureau of Investments. He will bring his au­ dience information about funds that provide retirement income for both groups and how funds are invested. It has been a goal for a long time to have both these groups meet together. The meal will include pork chops and dressing. There will be a 50-50 drawing. Call 374-8420 for reservations The Ionia chapter now has 30? paid rhembers. The VFW will have a flea market and craft sale on November 10 and 11. . A pair of enterprising lawyers in the Lans ing area have put a new twist on taking their services to the customer. They now hold of-. fice hours on a Webberville farm once each month. Neighboring farmers are invite! to slop in with legal questions about estate and business planning, collections or farm reorganization. This reduces the handicap of local fanners to make the trip into the city lo find an office and the time away from farm chores. The growth of the number of lawyers is rather dramatic with 23,000 in Michigan 10' years ago and 31,000 now. Vaccuums, rakes, mulchers and strong winds are fast removing leaves from lawns. The homeowner has to work fast between rain storms. George Cook is getting a new roof on his house. He is the fourth generation of the Shetteriy-Cook family to live in this house on North Fourth Avenue. The Dennis Seifferiem family of Port* Sanilac spent the weekend with their Rohrbacher parents on the weekend. Widowed Person Services of Grand Rapids had a dinner at the Corner Landing on M-66 on Thursday night. The organization also sponsored a weekend grief seminar on Friday' evening and Saturday, which was attended by Freeport and Lake Odessa residents among others. . On Nov. 2, Fellowship Hall was the setting for the annual turkey dinner for members and friends of Central United Methodist Church. Dr A. L. VanZyl and his masculine kitchen crew served the fine meal with some assistance from some ladies who had roasted turkeys and baked desserts. Following the meal, there was a hymn sing with the pastor. Emmett Kadwell, announcing. Dr. John Hemming gave a brief stewardship message, and the crowd of about 120 went their way. Roy and Marge Benson have been enter­ taining her brother and wife from Indianapolis City of Hastings pop. 6,549 Announcement of Position Available CITY CLERK/TREASURER/FINANCE DIRECTOR Gty Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director Clerk of the Council, and the Chief Financial Officer of the City. Administers and oversees a wide variety of City operations including- financial ser­ vices. accounting services, payroll, cash management investments, utility billing, tax tailing, the issuance of licenses, the conduction of elections, and other related work as required Salary $36,000 to $43,000* benefits Applicants should possess a bachelors degree in general business, accounting, finance or a related field from an accredited college or university and five years of progressively responsible experience in a professional accounting or financial position. Experience must involve at least three years of governmental accounting experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and education which provide skills, abilities and edge of the functions, structure, organization and laws of municipal government including accounting, finance, purchasing budgeting computers, personnel and supervisory principles Anyone interested should submit a resume including salary history, references and cover let­ ter to thr Gty Manager. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Resumes will be accepted until 10:30 a.m, Friday. November 24. 1995 A full job description is available upon request 616-945-2468 The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 9, 1995 — Page 9 From Time to Time ______ -________________________________ Army Nurses Corps help in WWI by Joyce F. Weinbrecht In IVI /, tnc war in curopc had accelerated to the point where it seemed inevitable that the United Slates would become involved On March 12. 1917. the U.S unarmed merchant ship. Algonquin was sunk by a Ger­ man submarine. By March 18. three more American ships were sunk by German sub­ marines On March 30. 1917. President Wilson and hts cabinet decided that there was no alternative but to go to war with Germany. On April 2. President Wilson called a special session of Congress where he asked for declaration of war against Germany The Senate passed the war resolution 82-6 and the House passed it 373-50 and the United States prepared to enter the overseas war All American Naval forces were mobilized. German vessels in American ports were seiz­ ed Preparation was made for raising and equipping a United States Army comparable with those of Great Britain and France President Wilson selected Mayor General John J. Pershing to head the American Ex­ peditionary Force and on May 18. 1917. ordered an Army Division sent to France. The U.S. Congress passed the selective service act and by June 5. 10.000 Americans between the ag*s of 21 and 31 were registered to train for duty. Sixteen training camps were established to train National Guards and 16 cantonments were built for training the men. Eighteen Aviator fields were established to tram airmen. By October. 1917 the first troops were ready to take positions at the front The War Department (now known as the Department of National Defense since 1947) exercised control over Army affairs. The Army Nurse Corps was a part of the medical department w hich had charge of the physical care of soldiers and Army animals, operating under the Surgeon General of the Army. Nurses were needed for overseas duty, as well as for stateside care, as veterans hospitals were built and were geared up to receive casualties of the war. A Medical Reserve Corps was established in 1908 and in 1916, through the Red Cross, had began the organization of reserve hospitals and ambulance units, so the medical department of the Army was ready to par­ ticipate in World War I long before the war was actually declared. Nursing schools pro­ moted the Reserve Army Nurses Corps as a career choice as nurses were finishing their schooling. Barry County was represented in World War I by at least six registered nurses who joined the Army Nurses Corps. The Army Corps Nunes received a bonus bond, the same as the men who had served in the military. A total of S332.252.93 was paid to Barry County Veterans in 1935. To receive the bonus bonds, the person who had served in the military had to register their discharge with the county clerks. The bonus bonds were delivered through the United States Postal Service and had to be personally signed for by the reciptent. These records show that the nurses did register and received the bonus bonds. Legion Auxiliary Unr. No. 45 honored these women who had served as nurses in the war with a special luncheon •Louella M. Rose was bom on July 25. 1887. She enlisted in the Army Nunes Corps on Feb. 14. 1918. and was assigned to the Base Hospital. Camp Custer Following a period of training at Camp Custer, she was know what that is. In other words. I am in charge of all the diets of the patients in the hospital, and a very busy person I am. can hardly find work to keep me busy six hours a day and we work only seven. I like the work very much as I am in the kitchen and get everything good to eat that there is here. The cooks (all men) are all madly in love with me. so the other nurses say. so I've got it easy. Anyhow, laying all joking aside. I've their good will I know and that is what makes the job a snap for me. “Our hospital is being enlarged and will be very nice when done. Now we have about 30 patients in the hospital and 40 more in tents on the outside There arc I2 nurses here with one more coming. Eight of them are from Michigan and seven trained at Ann Arbor, where 1 did. Another nurse and I have cap­ tured two nice boys from Aviation and one has a Ford car to drive when he wents to. so we sec the surrounding country about twice a week It is so gtxxJ to get away from the hospital and camp for a few hours Believe it. “The big sausage balloons here are pictures and I always gaze when 1 sec one going up or coming into the lungers or housing made for them They are about 90 feet long and are tethered by steel cables wound on motorized drums, which let the balloons up or pull them down. Radio communication is earned on ex­ tensively. all being wireless transmission. Plane to ground and balloon to ground com­ munication. It's wonderful to be a nurse in a camp like this, but I'd rather be a man and do the flying. “Every man I talk to is most anxious to ‘go over,' and can hardly wait ’till his orders come. A large number of the men here are of­ ficers who are nearing the end of their training and a most impressive sight as they line up and march to classes all times of the day. as many as 150 in a column. Two Sundays in a row the whole field was in review and a wonderful sight, as column after column pass­ ed before the reviewing officers for inspection. “1 sure hope this war will be over by the end of the year at least, but no one knows. So many lives are being given for the devilish work of the Germans. But until the war ends, you’ll find me in camp, doing my little bit as best I can and I know all you dear people who are at home tilling the fields are doing just as much as we are in the active service. "Sure would enjoy the hammock at your home, eating onions and a good old home cooked meal by your mother. Oral. But for the present. I'm content to give up the pleasures of home and dig in and do my bit. “1 suppose you’re eating apples and sweet com. and if so. eat some for me, for nary an apple or com on the cob is to be found around here, but we have good cats, so I'm not com­ plaining. just thinking. I'm not signed up for foreign duty, as my mother and Mr Burton Perry won’t give their consent Mother especially thinks I ought not to go She lost one child at age 3 and sure doesn’t want to lose me. as I’m the last and onl> "The stationary I’m using is given free to all soldiers and nurses and we are proud to use it. for if any organization is doing good for the camps, it is the YMCA. So help the loyalty league at home end that saves our men The entertainment given by the YMCA for the boys is clean and helps many a man from carousing around in places where they get in trouble We girls attend movies and Sunday services and the men seem to appreciate our presence. “Well, my dears, it’s work time and I'm so wet with drops of perspiration that I look like a ‘dewdrop.’ Do write when you feel like it. I'd sure be glad. My love to you both. Amber Z. Cruso” She continued her work at Fort Sill until she was discharged oo November. 1919. White at Fort Sill, she met Theodore Shyghighon Knowles Reid and they were married on Jan. 21. 1920. After spending some time in Lometa. Texas, on the farm of T.S.K. Reid’s family. the couple came to live in Michigan on April 23. 1922. On the 1923 rosier of nurses work­ ing at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, she is listed as Mrs. Amber Z. Reid. The Reids settled into community life in the Hastings area and later in the Thomapple Lake area. Both Reids were active in Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit No. 45. Amber Cruso Reid died in 1955. More about Barry County Army Corps Nunes next week. Area Birth Announcements... It Is A Giri! Taylor Marie Stensen. arrived Oct. 15, 1995 at 9:13 a.m. at Sparrow Hospital, Lans­ ing, MI., weighing 8 lbs., 4 ozs. and 2Bi in­ ches long. The parents are Ken and Kerry Stensen; proud sister, Lauren. Grandparents are Scott and Bernice Stensen of Seattle, Washington and Richard and Rosemane Doane of Lake Odessa, Mi. Amber Z. Cruso, a member of the Army Nurses Corps in uniform. sent overseas and served at Hospital Center. Kerhuon Base Hospital. 105 A.E.X. France. She was discharged from active duty on Aug. 10. 1919 The pet diem allowance for her trip home to Hastings from Hoboken. N.J., ws $4 paid in advance. White she was serving overseas in the Army Nurses Corps, her mother. Sara Rose of Quimby. Mich., received an allot­ ment of $25 per month. After returning to Hastings. Miss Rose served the community as a registered nurse at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was listed as Louella M. Rose on the 1923 rosier of nurses at Pennock. She continued to be listed on this register until into the 1930s. She mar­ ried Edward Reesor. a farmer in Woodland Township, in Elkhart. Ind. She died in Woodland on Sept. 25. 1961. • Amber Zelia Cruso, daughter of Charles and Florence McGraw Cruso, had attended Barry County Normal and taught in three Rural Barry County schools. In 1914. she was enrolled in a three-year nurses training course al the University of Michigan. At age 30. Amber Zelia Cruso received her nurse's diploma on Aug. I. 1917 and signed up for the Reserve Army Nurses Corps. She worked at the Hastings Hospital (located in the Striker Howe), living with her parents who had moved into Hastings. On June 10. 1918. the Army Nurse Corps called Amber to active duty. She was sent to Fort Sill. Okla., where she took the oath of office on June 14. 1918. and reported for duty on June 22. 1918. Here she was in charge of the diets of the patients in the hospital. She did not sign up for foreign duty in deference to her mother's wishes. She wrote home to her mother and her fnends often. One letter to her friend. Orta Everett, and his mother was shared by her family with the Nashville News appears as follows: Law ton. Oklahoma Fort Sill Branch Hospital Post Aviation Field August 1. 1918 "Dear Oral and Mother: Sure have thought of you often, but have been too busy to wnte before now. but just must write you a few thoughts this afternoon. It is only about 106 degrees here today, so I've had a little more pep' than usual, but when it crawls up to 110 degrees and it often does. 1 sit in the bathtub and wish it would cool off a little. It is no hot­ ter here at 110 degress than in Michigan at 96 degress, as the air is more dry and the ever present breeze cools you off quicker “The sun is hot here, very hot and it bums into the sands of this field something fierce. No shade trees on our field and none nearer than a mile, so we content ourselves with a bath, light clothes and hard work. “Nights are cool after about 11 o'clock and we sleep until 6 a.m. Only working seven hours a day. so it's not all that bad. “Our camp is situated beautifully on a high plateau and very, very clean All the buildings are white and they sure look good to us after visiting other camps. Two other camps within a mile of us are not nearly so nice The avia­ tion branch is considered the best of any department in the service and it is sure nice here. I'm crazy about camp life, and I only wish 1 had enlisted a year earlier. "Ships’ fly from 6 a.m. until I p.m.. so they are net new sights to me by now. though I admit 1 did a good bit of sky gazing the first few weeks here. The ships, or airplanes are wonderful and the pilots and observers who dove and ride them do wonderful stunts and remarkable work. The observation planes direct the artillery fire from the other camp, and the roar of cannon is heard all day besides the infantry firing. “I am anxious to fly. but so far no one has offered to take me. (She did succeed in getting in one flight) This is because no one is allow­ ed to fly except the officers, so I guess I'll never get the chance unless I dress as an of­ ficer and get smuggled in. “The Wichita mountains are m the distance about 14 mites away and are beautiful, mostly red rock with spots of green foliage of oak shrubs and moss. No pretty green grass that 1 have been able to see in this country , only weeds and sunflowers, which grow everywhere in the dust and dirt "We have terrible sandstorms, which come up without a minute's warning and last for hours. It fills every eye and tooth with grit and becomes more noticeable after we have clean­ ed our rooms and mopped, of course. No use to dust in this place so we don’t. Can’t sit in a chair tho' without dusting it. either with a Amber Cruso in flying gear for the only time she ever flew a? Fort Sill. Okla duster or with our skirts. “Your nurse is a dietitian, if you happen to BOY, Zachary Roy, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 22 at 12 p.m. to Aimee and Jack Posthumus, Freeport, weighing 7 lbs., 1U oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Ciara Destini. bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 24 at I’M'p.m. to Kristy Lindsley and Jamie Nease, Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs.,6.5 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Rebecca Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 24 at 8:35 a.m. to Marie and Mark Westbrook, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Olivia Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 24 to Bob and Becky Blocher, Freeport, weighing 7 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Jon Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 26 al 5:42 p.m. to Roland and Kerry Wilcox, Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. 2 and three fourths ozs. and 22 V6 inches long. BOY, Corey Joseph, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 26 at 4:26 p.m.to Cindy and Roy (Sammy) Stout Jr., Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 1 oz. and 21 inches long BOY, Brandon Charles, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 27 al 8:31 a.m. to Dave and Sara Peters. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. . BOY, David Lee Alien Jr., born at Sacred Heart Hospital. Yankton, South Dakota oo Oct. 29, 1995 at 3:22 p.m., weighing9lbs., 5 ozs . and 2016 inches long to Karen Saboe and David Lee Alien Sr. Grandparents are Larry Allen Sr. of Yankton and Valery Allen of Yankton and Jean and Mildred Saboe of Wilfo Lake, South Dakota. BOY, Daniel Michael, bora at Pipp Com­ munity Hospital. Plainwell, on Oct. 30 to Suzi and Mike Soya. Delton. BOY, Cameron Alan, bora al Community Hospital, Battle Creek, on Oct. 27, 1995 to Chris and Kim Tobias and big sister. Kali. He weighed 8 lbs., 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. His proud grandparents are Larry and Betty Tobias of Delton and Dr. Dudley and Leah Darr of Knoxville, Tenn. GIRL, Sydnie May. bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 28 at 9:26 a.m. to Lloyd and Deooa Cooper. Delton, weighing 8 lbs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Stephen James, bora at Pennock Hospoital oo Oct. 29 at 5:52 p.m. to Jason and Ami Shaffer. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 8 ozs. and 22 inches long GIRL, Brianna Aiteen, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 29 at 1:28 a.m. to Dennis and Shannon Fisk. Middleville, weighing 7 lbs and 19inches long. Your Gift Saves Lives GIRL, Chelsea Nichole, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 29 at 9:25 p.m. to Jason and Tricia Eldred. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. DAVENPORT COLLEGE Offers Convenient Winter Classes — Starting January 8! Classes Held at Hastings High School 520 W. South Street SCHEDULE Credit Course Section Number Ttmes MttU Number Course Title ACC 201 PRIN ACCOUNTING 1 4.50 4019 6:00- 9:25PM T MCT 141 INTRO TO BUSINESS 4.50 4020 6:00- 9:25PM M SOC 21 3 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 4.50 4018 6:00- 9:25PM W Davenport College To save $100, ask about our off-campus Adult Grant Program Hsuu For information please call 1-800-632-9569 or 451-3511 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 9. 1995 Hastings Saxons shoot to league win, 48-47 A jump shot by Rachel Young with 23.1 seconds left gave Hastings' varsity basketball team a dramatic 48-47 win Tuesday over East Grand Rapids at home. It was a big victory for Coach Katie Kowalczyk's Saxons as they prepare to start post-season play. Hastings will travel to Zeeland on Friday to close out the regular season and then will open district play Nov. 14 versus Wayiand at Delton-Kellogg High. The Saxons (7-12 overall and 6-7 in the O-K White Conference) trailed the Pioneers for most of the game, but tied the score at 33-33 on a three-point shot by Janette Jennings with 2:08 io play in the third quarter. After scoring just 16 points in the first half. Hastings came out of the lockeroom with fire in their eyes and accuracy in their shots The Saxons outscored the Pioneers 21-14 m the third as both teams entered the final eight minutes with 37 points. Colleen Loftus sparked Hastings in the third quarter with three consecutive field goals. The Iasi of those was a play in which Loftus went in strong to the basket and. not lo be denied, scored over the (all East Grand Rapids front-line players. "Colleen was the key for us in that quarter." Kowalczyk said. "They (Hastings' players) came out fired up and wanted it more than them." Loftus finished the game with 10 points. Young led the team in scoring with 19 points. 11 of those in the second half. Hastings took its First lead with 1:40 lo play in the third when Katie Willison converted a hoop on a nice pass by Young. East Grand Rapids look a four-point advantage (42-38) with five minutes left in the contest before Summer Gillons and Young made back-to-back baskets for the Saxons to lie things up at 42-42. Gillons' hoop was an outside jumper, while Young's came on a steal and a layup Beth O'Leary put East Grand Rapids up 47-46 with a minute to play by making 1of-2 free throws. Kowalczyk called a time out with 43 seconds remaining, as Hastings prepared its game-winning strategy "They (East Grand Rapids) were in a zone and we looked to gel Rachel the ball on the weak side." Kowalczyk said. "Il was exactly the sixx that we wanted." Young's hoop still left East Grand Rapids with one last shot to win the game, but O’Leary's attempt with 13.7 seconds did not find the mark. The Pioneers led the game at half 23-16 thanks to 10 points by Lisa Bruwer. Bruwer finished the game with 18 points. Standout Eleven athletes from Hastings High were awarded All-OK White Conference honors during the fall sports season. Included in that group are (front row. from left) Charissa Shaw, Lori Maiville and Betsie Keeler and (back row. from left) Fred Jiles, Jim Robbe, Jeff Storrs and Ed Youngs. Shaw and Middleville (9-9) Saxons Maiville were awarded in cross country, Keeler in tennb, Jiles, Robbe. and Storrs in soccer and Youngs was awarded in football. Not pictured are tennis team member Elizabeth Lincolnhol, football players Brian Seymour and Jesse Barnum and soccer standout Aaron Baker. Class B District Basketball Tournament At Delton-Kellogg High Middleville Bye Delton-Kellogg (4-14) Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Monday, 7:30 p.m. t Allegan (0-18) Friday , 7:30 p.m. Hastings (7-12) •• Hastings A■ . Bye Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wayiand (14-4) < Wayland Bye Hastings' Emily Dipert (40) prepares to launch a shot during the Saxons 48-47 win over East Grand Rapids on Tuesday. SPORTS Local runners end season at state 9 Hastings High School builds new softball field Saxon softball will haw a new look this season as well as in the seasons to come. Hastings High's athletic boosters have raised $25,000 and plan on using that sum to improve the Saxon softball complex. Athletic director Tim Johnston said that the boosters wanted to support a major project circled around a girls' sport. Softball seemed to be a logical choice. ■We needed a new softball facility; it just wasn't a good field." Johnston said of the old complex "When it's .tone, it will be a top­ infield will be laid down and clay boxes, near the pitchers' mound and hitting area, will be added. Turface. a water-absorbing clay material, will be used to build these boxes. The softer than stone material helps to reduce injury and also makes maintenance a much easier I Competing in windy and snowy weather conditions, four members of Hastings' cross country team and one from Delton-Kellogg took part in the Class B state meet last Saturday at the Grand Rapids Golf Course. One of the four Saxons — Charissa Shaw — earned All-Stale honors, while the other three — Lori Maiville. Laura Thomas and Tim Rounds made personal improvements on their yearly times. Delton-Kellogg's Josh Smith may not have had a race for the record books, but he did earn a spot at the cross country seasons' final dance. Shaw was ninth in the eirls individual race See STATE, cont page 11 job to handle The homerun fence, backstop, and dugout areas will be constructed during stage two. Both of the dugouts, according to Johnston, will be fenced in. giving the field a notch facility." The project will be handled in three stages Stage one includes moving the location of the varsity field from its current southwest site to a northeast location behind th. high school. Clearing some dirt and trees was professional appearance. In the final stage, work will be done oo the concession stand, bathrooms and the scoreboard. required during this stage. After that area is completely cleared, the See FIELD, cont. page 11 Varsity football players honored at Hastings Hastings High celebrated :ts football season on Tuesday night with a banquet that ricluJed Kime 400 people. The following varsity football players received special awards al the banquet Most Improved Offensive Linemen: Jason McCabe. Jon Olmsted Most Improved Offensive Back: Jack Most Improved Defensive Lineman: Justin Waters. Most Improved Defensive Back: Ryan Gillions. Outstanding Underclassman: Ed Youngs Third-year Varsity Awards: Brian Seymour. Derek Velte. Robert Smith. Chris Miller Outstanding Courage: Jesse Barnum Outstanding Dedication: Levi Haight. Scholar Athletes: Craig Bowen. Tom Moore Honorable Mention All-League: Brian Seymour. Jesse Barnum All-League: Ed Youngs. Most Valuable flayer Jack Taylor Josh Smith, of Delton-Kellogg, heads toward the finish line in last Saturday's state cross country championship in Grand Rapids Tim Rounds, of Hastings, finishes his run at the Class B cross country championship at the Grand Rapids Golf Course last Saturday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 9, 1995 _ page n McCausey hired to fill assistant athletic post JV team shoot to first place Hastings’ junior varsity basketball squad is lied for first place in the league standings after a 47-38 win against East Grand Rapids on Tuesday. The Saxons (14-5 overall and 10-3 in the O-K While Conference) hope to finish off the year oo a winning note this Friday when they travel to Zeeland. Erica Fulmer topped all Saxon scorers oo Tuesday with 18 points. Fulmer also made six steals. Anne Burghdoff dished out Wendi McCausey appears lo be a perfect fit for the position of assistant athletic . director al Hastings High. ? McCausey. 28, began her new position this fall replacing Pat Murphy in the post. »Murphy retired this year after 26 yean of ; working with Hastings’ schools. j In her sis years at Hastings High. : McCausey has kept quite active. She has 1 taught freshman English, journalism and : yearbook. She also has coached junior 1 varsity softball for three yean, freshman ; volleyball for three years and varsity ; volleyball for two. • It was a difficult decision for McCausey. ; giving up her coaching duties. X *1 made the move because I wanted to : touch more kids." McCausey said. “I'm very ; seven assists, also for Hastings. The junior varsity team lost - pleased.” Hastings' athletic director Tim Johnston is ■ certain that McCausey will help the Saxon ■ athletic department to grow. 'She has been a constant figure with our female coaches- it's a real natural move." Johuion said. "She's very professional and h ■'rvtles every situation, h's a sense of security to know that the contests are in The main responsibilities of the assistant added: director are to keep track of the eligibility of the athletes and to help out with game management. McCausey has a BS in Education from Cenrial Michigan University and a Masters in Art from Western Michigan University. two games last week to Wyoming Park (39-35) and to Lowell (40-42). Wendi McCausey took over the position of Hastings' assistant athletic director this fall and has enjoyed her work with the students She has spent the previous six years coaching in the Saxon athletic department. STATE,continued from page 10 with a time of 19:04. It was her best performance of the year by some 30 seconds and earned her All-State recognition. Tbe lop 25 runners in tbe Individual and tbe team Maiville and Thomas both had personal bests and did so in comparative fashion. Maiville finished 37th in 19:55. while Thomas placed 38th in 19:56. Shaw and Maiville finished first and second at regionals with respective times of 20:01 and 20:23. Rounds -as 100th in the boys Individual race u >S:00. Smith crossed the finish line after Round; in 101st place with a litn: of 18:47. For some runners it wasn't where they finished, but in what time they finished. "I said before that I just wanted a good time and I believe that's a good time," Roundssaid.- FIELD, continued from page 10 Karate Champs : Three locals recently placed at the National Karate Tournament in Souii. ■ Carolina. The three are (from left) Woodland's Kai' Van Dyke who was second in sparring and third in kata in junior brown belt. Lake Odessa's Allen Brodbeck who was first in adult brown bell weapons and Dowling's Dar Leaf who finished third in black belt weapons. The three train at Tore Karano Ryu Black Belt Academy in Lake Odessa A class was recently formed in the Hastings area Johnston said that plans are to have the field ready lo play on this spring and completed within a year. He also said that ibis addition to the softball program should not hinder any of the other Saxon sports programs. "We didn't want lo take any money from equipment if it was going to hurt the other programs." Johnston said. "It was needed because It has been a facility that has not been up to par with our standards." BOWLINC SCORES Thursday Angels Nashville Chiro 28-12; Outboard Inn 26-14; Melaleuca Inc. 26-14; Edward D Jones 24-16; Styles R Us 23-17; Stefanos 20; 20Hastings Bowl 20-20: NAPA Girls 1994-2054; Riverside 15-25: Bob's Grill 14-26; Mitcher-T 1354-2694: Morrow Roof­ Ing 11-29. Good Games and Series — L Apses 185; L. Hewitt 149; R. Apsey 141; B. Cuddahee 192; B. Hayes 169; D. Feldkamp 149-399; C. Gates 121; G. Daniels 194; L. Tilley 181-523; S Snider 177: K. McMillon 173; J. Hurless 175; D. Snider 176-463: K. Curtis 199-574; K Winick 151-432; C. Cur­ tis 153-405; B. Hughes 193; S. Mennell 144; K. Rine 132; G. Redman 181: D Taylor 180; P. Fisher 189-522: J. Fisher 216-465; S Varney 171-465; S. Grinage 168; T. Soya 187; D. Greenfield 156; J. Gasper 208; S. Greenfield 197-527; C. Guernsey 175-466; S Bachelder 188-175. Bowlerettes Bennett Industries 21-11; Hecker Insurance 19123; Kent Oil 18-14; Dorothy's Hair Styl­ ing 17-15; Carlton Center Excavating 16-16; DJ. Electric 5-27. Good Games and Series - B Maker 177-454; M. Garber 178-486; R. Murphy 171-441; T. Christopher 188; S. Dunham 162; M. Andrus 133; J. McMillen 182-472; D. Coenen 201-550; B. Daugherty 135; H. Coenen 170-473; E. Vanasse 191-152; J. Doster 151-422; S. Drake 156; E. Ulrich 201-502: B. Hathaway 177-502; T Redman 135; S. Merrill 170. Jacobs 221-513; D. Lambert 217-578; O. Yoder 513; J. Buehler 223-559; R. Wieland 503; M. Christianson Sr. 214-511; T. Westbrook 215-561; B. Redman 212-519. Friendly Home Parties 24-12; Varney's Stables 22-14; Misfits 21-15; Nashville Chiropractic 19-17; Eye and Ent. Spec. 19-17; Hair Care Center 18-18; Mace's Ph. 17-19; HAS Machine 1654-1954; Valley Realty 12-24; Lifestyles 1154-2494 High Games and Series - K. Becker 214-531; L. Elliston 210-559; T. Christopher 209-516; L. Yoder 176-482; E. Ulrich 169-465; A. Rose 167-453; S. Drake 155-448; D. Sceber 191-473; S. VanCampen 167-435; L. Converse 179-425; C. Watson 154-412; P. Snyder 143-400; J. Pettengill 151-394; J. Gardner 143-362; N. Varney 172; M. Brimmer 153; B. Miner 151; F. Schneider 165; M. Dull 157; L. Johnson 170: R. Murphy 154. Senior Citizens Kuempel 24-12; Woodmansee 23-13; Jeskk 22-14; Colvin 21-15; Nash 21-15; Moucoulis 20(4-15(4; Beckwith 20-16; Olis 19V5-16M; Friend 19-17; Snyder 19-17; Brewer 16-20, Brodock 16-20: Schlachter Hastings 83.111161* at any of these area locations . j : f 4, p £ >■ f < Gun Lake — In Middleville — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market Admiral Ship Store Goodenough's Goodies Back Door Deli Terry’s Tick Tock S&S Country Store In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-O Shell In Nashville — South End Little’s Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store Thursday A.M. Hummers 2894-1154; Question Marks 25-15: Leftovers 21-19; Hastings Bowl 19; 21Valley Really 21-19; Bosleys 20(4-1914; Lucky Shots 20-20; Varneys 18-22; LeHarves 17-23. Good Games and Series — K. Thomason 182-499; C. * * Stuart 169-488; ” J. McKeough 165-478; P. Hamilton 184-477; F. Schneider 158-450; B Estep 169-425; B. Norris 149-420: I. Ruthruff 165-418; T. Joppie 151-411; D Olmstead _________139-402;, _M. _______ Dull 142-373; B. Bodo 147-355; F. Ruthruff 171; P. Fisher 168; J. Lewis 160: S. Salazar 151; S. Lambert 151; B. Sexton 143; D. Collier 131; M. Steinbrechter 125; L. Williams 122; A. Boniface 119. Monee Mixed Barry Automotive 24; Woodland Boys 22; Harder-Warner 21(6; Carlton Center Ex­ cavating 20; Freeport Elevator 19; Fairchild's 19; Cross Country Homes 15. GET YOUR COPIES In Hastings — 14-22; Dowding 14-22; Hall 12-24; Richard­ son 12-24. Good Games and Series Ladles - M Blair 134; L. Lehman 133; B. Howes 157-401; B. Kruko 159-440; M Hall 147; A. Lethcoe 159; G. Denny 174-449; B Moore 146; J. Richardson 199-468; D Keller 156-415; G. Potter 173-490; B Estep 155; R. Kuempel 156-402; M. Matson 162-435; B Minor 155-429. Good Games and Series Men — P Terpening 175-465; T. Spoelstra 173-480; B. Myers 162-402; D. Nixon 145; P. Otis 180-505; A. Hinricksen 155-433; B. Terry 217-580; J. Kosky 191-525; W. Brodock 182-474; J. Mulder 157-406; C. Roe 162-428; D. Hall 202-499. Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Four Sura 20-16; Three Ponies 19-17; Heath Ou 19-17; Keelers 19-17; Big O s 1854-1754; Middle Lakers 1894-1754; rocky Four 17-19; Gutter Dusters 17-19; Working On It 17-19; Laie Comers 16-20 Sears Service 16-20; Gillons 15-21; Odd Balls 14-22; Four R's 13-23; Ten Pins 13-23. 234-600; M. McKee 226-627; B Madden 2251; E. Keller 206; D. Keilor 205-606; R. Sean 201; F. Wilkes 144; J. Barnum 243-632; M McKee 215-635; C. Putdum Sr. 243-583; M. Kasinsky 212-575; D. Tinkler 185. McKee 258-670; B. Garber 188-506; E. Ruthruff 189-523; L. Garber 201; M. Swift Roush 203-517; M. Johnson 223-559; F. Barnum 183-525; M. 160; S. Ripley 166 Monday Mixers Kelleys Keglera 23-13; Girrbachs 23-13; Southshore Saloon 23-15; Hartzler Tours 21-15; Babes and Bats 19(5-16(4; Mr. Bruce's 19-17; Hastings Bowl Sisters 18-18; Michelob 17-19; T.M. Lassies 16(4-19(4; Three Ponies 16-20; Rowdy Girls 11-25; Deweys Auto 11-25. High Games-V. Carr 212; A. Hall 200; V. Pierson 199; N. Swan 193; B. Johnson 192; G. Otis 183: D. Jones 166 High Series - J. McMillon 542; B. Bowerman 498; B. Hawes 460; D. Jones 436. Sunday Night Mixed B.S.era 24-8; Rebels 23-13: Thunder Alley 22-14; Really Rodens 21-15; Diehards 20-16; Alley Cats 20-16: Misfits 1894-1796; Friends 18-18: Short N Sweet 18-18; Fearsome 4 17-19; Holey Rollers 17-15; Get Along Gang 17-19; Rednecks 16-20; Tasmaniacs 15(4-20(4; Freemans 15-21; Load Hogs 15-21; Beginners Plus 14-22; Dynamites 9-27. Kelley 214-519; S. Sanborn 179-501; P. Freeman 170-477; M. Briggs 172-461; M. Bowman 161-406; D. Vickers 143-394; L. Drnt 182; D. Sceber 169; S. Snider 161; E. Hammootree 158; V. Miller 155; B. Roush 142; P. Eye 129; J. Highsmith 113. Lambeth 218620: J. Barnum 214-590; F. Huey 213-568; D Vickera 213-564; I. Smith 230-558; C. VanHouten 200-556; B. Rentz 208-546; B. Drayton 243-541; M. Freeman 216-539; S. Sanborn 203-537; R. Bowman 208-530: R. Craven 174-495; K. Beyer 177-487; V. Dezess 199-476; B Hubbell 165-454; C. Martin 209; J. DeLaat 189; B. Barkhuff 184; F. Mead 173; S. Krallman 170; M. Cross 170. Tuesday Mixed Pin Seekers 27-13; Lammo’s Clowns 26-14; Consumers Concrete 24-16; Advanced Commercial Printing 23-17; Lockshop 22-18; Hastings Bowlers 22-18; Viking 20-20; Neigh­ bors 16-24; Black Sheep 12-28; Bye 8-32. Mens High Games & Series B. Johnson 173; B. Love 170; T. Neymeiyer 224-599; D. Malyneik 190-495; G. Havse 210; K. Lambeth 199-588; M. Zimmerman 160; M. Kuhlman 223; K. Keller 177; G. Heard 236615. Womens High Games & Series L. Blakely 163; V. Brown 157; B. Wilkins 232; F. Ruthruff 193; L. Crawford 152; B. Norris 177. Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) YMCA Women’s Volleyball League A League W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle.....................................32-1 CJ Properties.................................................. 28-2 ICS Travel...................................................... 18-15 Leafwood Lumber........................................ 17-13 Ink Spots 15-18 Snider Satellites..............................................624 Hastings Burial Vault.....................................624 Hanov er/Garrison.......................................... 4-29 B League Ranger Tool and Die.....................................28-2 FlexFab..............................................................24-9 Ray James Electric...................................... 20-13 Goodenough Goodies.................................. 18-12 Title Office.....................................................18-15 Backe Construction....................................... 10-23 Bliss.................................................................... 7-29 Spencer Towing...............................................1-26 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 9, 1995 Exchange Club announces “Citizens of the Month” Hastings Exchange Club Citizens of the Month tor October at Southeastern Elementary are (from left, front) Jill Slocum, Justin Walker and David Kilmer, with teacher Mr. Lake. Northeastern Elementary students who have been named Exchange Club Citizens of the Month Include (from left) Jenny Bryans, teacher Don Schils and Eli Schmidt. Student of the Month for October at St. Rose School is Zac Fulmer, with: teacher Diane Brighton. Overtime snowplowing and ice control at stake: Dismal picture painted for* country and state roads The October Exchange Club of Hastings' "Citizens ot the Month" from Central Elementary School are (from left, front) Courtney Oakland. Gerald Givens, (middle row) Tommy Mead. Bethany Weeks, (back) Amanda Clinton. Miss Hare and Sally Burry "7/uiVtA- fyo* TTuntfi ItOn! Citizens ol the Month tor October at Pleasantview Elementary are Casey Cady and Andrew Worth, with teach­ er Eleanor Vonk. Barry County and all Michigan drivers should brace themselves for a winter of pot­ holes and snow-covcrcd roads as a lack of funds forces local governments to cut back their already strapped operations, according to Barry County Road Commission Engineer Jack Kineman and leaders of sev­ eral statewide groups Kenneth Kuipers, president of the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) and a Kent County commissioner, said a survey of all 83 Michigan counties showed local officials will have to cut back on road maintenance this winter as they face an 8 to 13 percent reduction in road funds. The cuts stem from the end of the $1.5 billion Build Michigan program, which ended Sept. 30. the close of the state's fiscal year. In Barry County, a reduction or elimina­ tion of overtime in snowplowing and ice control is a probable consequence of the ex­ piration of "Build Michigan" funds without a fuel tax increase. Kineman said. Beginning this month, "our fuel tax rev­ enues will be down more than $30,000 per month." he said. Long term consequences will be "the cur­ tailment of Federal Aid projects for lack of 20 percent local r.jtch funds." , , . Tlutrtk 111 Project! affected in 1996 will be resurfac­ ing of Patterson Road to all season standards.. between 104<h to 108th streets; all seasons standards resurfacing ot tbe Coats Grove- .. Woodland Road from Barber Road lo M-43 . in Woodland; resurfacing to maintain all. season siandards on East S tale Road. from M-66 to Hager Rowl Arrected in 1997 sriD be resurfacing North Broadway-Freeport _ Road from M-43 io Freepon and in 1998 resurfacing Norris-Delton Road front Pine Lake Road to M-43 in Delton. Other consequences of the cuts are a : "gradual deterioration of equipment fleet without funds to keep up scheduled replace-.. menu" and "asking townships to pay a-,, greater share of road improvements and . maintenance.' Kineman said. .... "Back three or four years ago we needed a. gas tax very bad and the governor or Ute.-. Legislature. 1 think it was mainly the tovernor who didn't want to raise taxes, so be borrowed money, sold bonds to finance Build Michigan program, which gave us ap­ proximately $30,000 more per month to', work with. That program has expired and it has to be paid off. That's got to come out of the existing 15 cents gas tax....That's one of" the reasons the governor’s wanting a bigger.’ bite of it (proposed gasoline tax hike). "We're just operating oo the edge. Weilways have been." be said. "Something has . to be done." Tbe Legislature and governor don't feel DEBT RELIEF FOR they can pass a Urge enough tax increase to take care ot both stale and county and other local roads, Kineman said. "Now it's pitied the local governments against tbe State Highway. In tbe past, we had always worked HOMEOWNERS '»o Applied!. Avoid : out those differences and come to an agree­ ment on a package..." The State Highway Department wants the biggest share of tbe pie of gasoline taxes "We just can't sit still for that." Kineman said. "If wc yield to that, we'll never catch up. Well forever be behind the eight ball « redit Card f).*bt Land Conir.ut Balin Home Improv tnent Credit Problems ’ S. 4 Zion TjonZ Tlumii 7/On Zion Tftnnh Tfc Commercial l*rop’rt I or fast Cash (.all I-SIMI-9J,«-3h2t. If you've been thinking about a Satellite System and are interested in 175 available stations, attend our... No Obligation HCJ1 Satellite System Seminar TODAY, Thursday, November 9 7:00 p.m. in Our Newly Remodeled Store A representative from RCA will be on hand to answer all of your questions about the system, including installation, program selections and expansion capabilities. nNU First . National Bank of Michigan out here in the country." he said. ."1 "For people who want to bring good roada^ lo tbeir communities, these cuts hurt." . Kuipers said. 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Municipal League and the County Road; Association ot Michigan said that this win-; ter motorists and local governments will; face: • Snow-covered roads because many ccun-1 lies may reduce snowplowing and are look-! ing al eliminating plowing on weekends; overtime and on holidays, including Thanksgiving. Christmas and New Year's. ; • Potholes because most counuel art; planning lo cut back their patching effort and pothole repairs. • Closed bridges because of the high cost of bridge repairs and a lack of funds; Motorists may be forced to lake detours. ; ■ Loss of matching funds because match; ing funds for township road projects will K eliminated or significantly reduced. Tbe leaders said some road commission^ also will be forced to Uy off workers and further delay replacing aging equipment; even though that will lead to higher mainte; nance costs later. The lax now stands at 15 cents per gallon; and was last raised in 1984. If it had kept up; with inflation since 1984. it would now be; nearly 19 cents a galkr. about the national; average. Brought to you by members of the Michigan Chiropractic Society. o & Music Center oo Electronics and Appliances o o TET 130 W. State St. . Downtown Hastings o 945-4284 o USE OUR CONVENIENT COURT ST. ENTRANCE o O boooooooo o oo QO o I’m a member — Call me to learn more. NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS 128 W. Center St. in Hastings MacLeod (Brwew Cnmer ora Jettenon. *c-cst horn On Son. Pa-teg tot; Mon.. Tues. A Wed. 9-12 A 2-7. Fri. 9-12 A 2-6 Sat. by appointment Chiropractic 948-3170 More than 280 local governments, agen-I cies and groups back CRAM'S modified pro-! posal to raise Michigan's gas tax 9.5 cents a! gallon over three years. Little added that in-; crease would be a good start, but still would; fall short of meeting the $9 billion backlog; of county toad and bridge work. Little said tbe average Michigan driver; shells out $118 per year for extra vehicle re-! pairs, wasted gas and tire wear because or. bad roads Raising the gas lax by 9.5 cents a gallon; would cost the average dnver in Michigan; $57 a year when the increase was fully in; place in 1997. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 9, 1995 — Page 13 Irving Twp. Cemetery: Wars and Peace by Richard N. Loughrin Veterans of each major war in which this nanon has engaged, from the k. . cautionary War to the Vietnam War. are buried in Barry County’s Irving Township Cemetery. Tbe horrors of wars and battles in which veterans engaged is contrasted by tbe tran­ quillity of the small cemetery. The lowering maple and fir tree branches wave quietly over their graves as they lie in peace. The well tended cemetery lies four miles west of Hastings on the south side of West Slate Road lo Grand Rapids. No sign identi­ fies it. No fence encloses it. To a driver of a car on the road, the sweeping turn to the left, after passing Algonquin Lake, signals the appearance of the cemetery. Tbe new portion, a mowed field without tree or shrub, bui with new grave markers, appears before the old cemcK-ry The three acres of the old cemetery are en­ tered by one-lane drives bordered on either side by 60-foot high maple trees. Fir trees of equal height grow randomly between the drives. Bushes and shrubs, seemingly un­ planned. grow here and there among graves The grave of Amos Ingram, a veteran of the Revolutionary War. ia off tbe middle drive. The grave marker reads: “Amos Ingram, a soldier of 76. died Aug. 11.1838. AE (age) 81 years." Tbe grave is in tbe fifth row west, fifth row south from the middle drive. In the evening of a September day the shadows cast by ibe large trees cover ihc cemetery except for streaks of sunshine wh ch slip through the leaves. Tbe silence is broken by a bird's call, a cricket's song, or a frog's whirring. Occasionally an automobile or pickup truck whines as it passes by. tbe driver is a fanner or resident who lives on or just off Slate Road. The heavy motor traffic between Grand Rapids and Hastings travels on M-37, five miles south, which replaced West State Road as a In tbe quiet evening a motor car stops alongside tbe cemetery. Within a few min­ utes an elderly woman unlocks tbe car trunk, takes out a white plastic bottle, walks slowly io a grave site, pours water on flowers and shrubs, returns to tbe car. closes tbe trunk and drives away. Three veterans of tbe War of 1812 lie in tbe silence and peace of the old cemetery: Robert McClintock. Jones Matthews and Isaac Hendershott, a prominent first settler in the township. Beside tbe grave mariter of each veteran is a permanent metal marker, five inches wide, raised by a steel rod a foot and a half high. The war in which each fought is ctated on tbe metal marker.'1 . ............... Robert McClintock’s metal marker is round and reads "War 1812. US Veteran." with the inscription rounded top and bottom H 'WIMt The honors of wars and battles in which veterans engaged is contrasted by the tranquillity ol the small Irving Township Cemetery where a nurrfcer of local veterans are buried The towenng maple and fir tree branches wave quietly over their graves as they lie in peace, in a drclc centered by "US." His grave marker states: Robert McClintock, died Feb. 10. 1848. AE (age) 76 years 4 8 mo. 4 9 days." Empty areas in tbe center part of the old cemetery are not occupied for unknown rea­ sons. Four veterans of tbe Mexican War lie be­ neath tbe broad leafed maple trees. They are Jasper Lusk, James Magoon. Fred Ingram and James Darling, who followed General Scott from Vera Cruz to Mexico City. The graves of 40 veterans of the Civil War are identified by a special metal marker. A five pointed star with tips, in place of the usual circle, states simply. "Veteran 1861­ 1863." Thc township sent an unusually large number of its youth and men to fight with the Grand Army of the Republic. A writer has noted that they include "teamsters, farri­ ers, mechanics, corporals, sergeants and lieutenants." A small, white painted, wooden building sits silently just off West State Road. Inside are hand tools, pieces of lumber and discarded boxes. Two Irving Township men served in tbe Spanish-American War. Tbe metal marker denotes "Spanish-American War (circular top) US (centered) Veteran (circular bot­ tom)." One of them was Charles Wibert. Six veterans of World War I. seven veter­ ans of World War II and three veterans of the Korean War arc remembered and noted by the metal markers which arc individualized for each war. In more recent years a veteran of the Vietnam War has been buried there, com­ pleting ihc contribution of Irving Township to the honor, integrity and peace of the United Stales. Over the cemetery’s three acres the sprawl of grave markers and large family monu­ ments displays a personalized individuality of persons and families. The variety of de­ signs. shapes and sizes, and sometimes in­ timacy of inscriptions bespeaks surviving parents and children who loved and cared de­ votedly for their dead. The cemetery ends on the north with West State Road. Its south border is a scraggly wire fence alongside the east-west single land cross drive for the three entrance drives. A field of wheat grows a quarter mile south. On the east-west crossing driveway this solemn sign is nailed. Cemetery Hours Daylight to dark only Violators will be prosecuted. Curbs shall not be constructed around lots or graves. Flowers, plants, or shrubs will not be planted on any lot. except in movable containers. All monument foundations shall be installed by sexton. Notwithstanding the grim injunctives of the large nailed sign, fresh potted flowers appear near grave markers new and old. Fresh flowers were recently seen in front of this grave: "Mary M.. wife of J.G. Wagoner, died Aug. 20, 1849. AE (age) 64 years. 8 ms. A 16 ds. a mother and (remainder indecipherable)." Amos Ingram, a veteran of the Revolutionary War, is buried at the Irving Township Cemetery Tbe recent trend in big city cemeteries to grave markers being of a stated size and buried below or at surface ground, for the convenience of care lenders, has nol reached Irving Township. The old grave markers are obviously above ground, but so are the newly laid ones. The heroic size of family monuments, in­ dicating whole plots of graves, extends as far as 12 feel above ground surface and embodies three-foot square bases. Silence, quietude, harmony with nature, tranquillity, clam, peace, serenity, placidity - all in good measure - reside with Irving YOUR I Will IS A WAY TO CONQUER LUNG DISEASE (900) LUNG-USA Secretary/Receptionist Send resume to: Ad 4427 c/o The Reminder P.O. 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Hagtiaqg Rotary CCuG amu<aC Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds Off 1-94 take exit »80, Sprinkle Rd, go North through 3 lights to Lake St, him left, follow to Fairgrounds on the left. ( Heated Building ) OFFICE NURSE DomY AAigg 7Aa November 17,18,19 & & CINDER PHARMACY ountry & Peddler P Showc 12588 March Road, Shelbyville, Ml 49344 Attn: Accounting Department Guest MC: Garry Allen (WOOD 1300-AM) Auctioneer: Steve Stanton •20 Per Person For Reservations Call: 945-3782 Deadline: November 10 Keepsake Ornament! Don't miss it! CeMuefran THORNAPPLE ARTS COUNCIL OF BARRY COUNTY Come in for great values . like Tyier Teddy, $9.99, and his 'Little Red Racer" wagon, $11.99! Get a Holiday Planner FREE with any Hallmark purchase. We're also unveiling our 1995 . Holiday BARBIE'** Cun Lake Area Sewer and water Authority Gun Lake. Nashville and Wayland. The qualified candidate will be a RN. LPN or Medical Assistant. Excellent interper­ sonal skills are required and prior doctor's office experience is preferred. EOF. Nov. 11 & 12 Saturday 9-5 Sunday Noon-5 Desired qualifications: knowledge of basic office procedures, accounts receivable, cash receipts and com­ puter literate. Pennock Hospital is seeking an on cal) Office Nurse to work Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings. Ml (fyeri Jffottwe — One Day Per Week — Part-time, possible full-time, some computer skill and general office skills preferred. NOTICE: Revised CENA class schedule. Class starts 11/27/95 and runs through 12/8/95. Apply in per­ son between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. No phone calls please. IJJ.' (* Office Assistant Position Available Please send resume to: WANTED! NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Township's veterans of the wars in Irving Township Cemetery. (Editor's note: Richard Loughrin is a retired Barry County Probate/Juvenile Court Judge and former president of the Barry County Historical Society who now lives in Grand Rapids. During his Hastings residency, he graciously and generously shared his love of local history with Banner and Reminder readers and we appreciate this latest contribution, which he wrote a number of years ago and recently found in his files.) •• “ Thursday November 9 Serving 4;30 - 7:00 pm Hastings High School Cafeteria per person Tickets available at... Bosley Pharmacy, J*Ad Graphics and Rotary Club Members Proceeds to be distributed to local non-peotit institutions by Hastings Rotary Club Recent protects sponsored by Hastings Rotary Club • Student Grants - College Level • Student Exchange Program • High School interact Club • Grants to Community Activities Center Gift to YMCA Camp and other Youth Projects William Slagstad Miller REAL ESTATE II Siner 1940 149 W. State St., Hastings Buying or Selling a Home, Call Bill FAde 948-9842 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 9, 1995 COURT NEWS: A Plainwell man was sentenced to one year in jail Tor assaulting a Prairieville police officer. Mark Morris. 40. was ordered io sene 12 months in jail, with credit for 202 days al­ ready served. He must also serve two years of probation and pay $1,000 in fines. Morris pleaded guilty in September to felonious assault and malicious destruction of police property. He had tried to run over a police officer, who was trying to arrest him. with his pickup truck in April. "I was on my own property when this happened." Morris said at his sentencing. I wasn't thinking correctly. I did not intend to hurt anyone. It was just a bad choice." An additional charge of fleeing and eluding police has been adjourned until Nov. 7. 1996. If Morris is successful in his probation until that time, the charge will be dropped. For that charge he faces between 30 days and one year in jail, plus a one-year suspended license. • The alleged ringleader of a Middleville gang was sentenced to 12 months in jail for resisting and obstructing police. Carl Foster Sr.. 43. also was ordered io pay $1,000 in costs and serve two years of probation. The one-year jail sentenced was divided in half; he must serve the first six months now and the last six months will be suspended until the end of his probationary period. Upon successful completion of the probation, the remaining six months will be dismissed. He will be eligible for wort re­ lease during the first six months. "He has no respect for tbe law." said Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. "He is responsible for creating a crime family in Middleville." “What the prosecutor said was ludicrous." said Foster. "In my opinion, she (a Mid­ dleville police officer) went a little too far." Foster was found guilty in a trial Sept. 25 of assaulting a police officer who was trying to arrest his son. As part of the probationary rules ordered by Judge Fisher, Foster can not loiter with two or more males and can not have an insulting or assaulting attitude. leans of an earlier parole, and could go lo • A 27-ycar-old Muskegon man was sen­ tenced to jail on a drug charge. William Chenoweth was ordered to serve 30 days in the Barry County Jail and serve two years of probation for possession of drugs with intent to deliver As part of the sentence, he also was ordered to pay $1,500 in fines end his driver's license was suspended for six months. Chenoweth was caught carrying marijuana divided into small packets in his car March 23. agreement Shinabarger has agreed to pay full restitu­ • A Cadillac man was sentenced to one year in jail for a charge of larceny. Donald Hopper. 37. was sentenced to 12 months in the Barry County Jail and five years probation for larceny in a building. Hopper was also fined $500 and order to pay $60 in restitution. He was facing a four-year prison sentence. Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane Mc­ Neill had recommended a sentence at the high end of the guidelines because Hopper had pleaded guilty to being a second-time of­ fender. McNeill had recommended Hopper serve 32 months in prison. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said Hopper may be facing charges for violating Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 CONGRATULATIONS!!! Ch»d A Shelly Risner CONGRATULATIONS!!! Janie A Jamie Kay Brighton Help Wanted BAKERY PRODUCTION WORKERS: To $ 15384a plus benefits. Many! Great advance­ ment potential! Most training provided. Start now! 616-949-2424, JOB LINE Fee. BEVERAGE ROUTE DRIV­ ER: to $12.46/hr plus benefits! Major company! Most training provided! Start now! 616-949-2424. JOB UNE Fee. DENTAL HYGIENIST: We are looking for a highly moti­ vated people person to join our dental team. 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His driver's license also was suspended for six months. He pleaded guilty to the charge Oct. 9 in District Court. He will be able lo serve his jail sentence on weekends in order to keep bis job. • A Hastings man was arraigned on a charge of resisting an obstructing a police officer. Edward Huss. 37. pleaded not guilty to the charge, for which be faces two yean in prison. He allegedly obstructed a Hastings City Police officer in court Jan. 30 * A mentally retarded man was sentenced to 12 months in jail and five years of probation for molesting a boy. Dennis Allen. 33. of Woodland, was or­ dered to serve 30 days In the Barry County Jail. He will serve the remainder of his year sentence oo a tether program at his home, where be will be under house arrest. Under terms of the sentence he will not be allowed outside tbe bouse for any reason. Allen pleaded guilty in September lo sec­ ond-degree criminal sexual conduct involving an 8-year-old boy. According to reports from tbe Center for Forensic Psychiatry. Allen has an IQ of 67 and functions at a level at a child between 8 and 10 years old. said his attorney William Doherty. It was determined Allen knows the difference between right and wrong. Allen also was ordered to pay for the coun­ seling of Ute victim and his mother. The i grandmother of the victim said counseling costs $90 an hour for the boy. and $80 an hour for the mother. "Once a pedophile, always a pedophile." tbe grandmother said. "If this Is true, he is going lo need counseling for a kx of years " Judge Fisher also ordered Alien to pay $1,000 io fines, have no contact with the families of the victim and undergo a mini­ mum of one year of counseling. Police Beat: Fire damages Hastings home A house on Clinton Street was damaged in a fire Saturday morning The fire al 715 W. Clinton Street, tbe home of Helen Hcodersbol. started in the main floor fire place. The Hastings Fur Department was callee to the hone: at 8:21 a.m. Nov 4. when wood beneath the fire place caught fire after smoldering all night Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris xaul that from continued use. fire and heal had radiated under the fire place and eventually dried the wood beneath the brick. The wood combusted Saturday morning and spread into the floor. The home suffered about $18,000 in damage. Caris said the bricks in the fire place all had to be removed lo make sure the wood behind them was not smoldering No one was injured by the fire. Caris said the batteries in the smoke detector were not working and did not alert the homeowners to the fire. "If this had happened in the middle of the night, we would have lost some people " he said. 1 r ' Man attempts to flee police The traffic stop turned into a fool chase Tuesday when a man wanted on a warrant was pulled over by police. Michigan Slate Police trooper John Scboltz from the Hastings post made a traffic stop on M-43 at the south county line around 115 Nov. 7 for moving traffic violations. A 36year-old man in the car. wanted oo an arrest warrant from Kalamazoo, left the vehicle and fled on foot. “ Schohz called for backup, including ■ K-9 unit, and chased the man. Backup units were not needed, however, as Scboltz caught and arrested tbe man within a few nsnutes The man's name is not being released pending arraignment. Details about the arrest warrant were not available. Car hits tree; two injured Two men were injured Nov. 3 when the car they were riding in went out of control and stnick a tree. Bradley Hall. 20. the driver of the vehicle, was cited tor reckless driving. He and his passenger, Michael Smith. 20. were transported by Nashv.He Ambulance to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated for injuries. According to • Barry County Sheriff! report. Hall was traveling east on Center Road west of Wellman at 5:42 a m. Friday when be lost control of the vehicle. Tbe car had traveled off tbe right side of the road and struck a tree. Circuit Court gets new sound system by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Proceedings in the Barry County Circuit Courtroom now will be easier lo hear with the installation of new sound equipment. Microphones, speakers and other sound equipment were installed beginning last week by Crookston Audio of Kalamazoo. It is the same company that installed a sound system in Charlton Park five years ago. Tbe new system replaces much of what was placed in the courtroom with renovations in 1990. Mary Williams, court administrator, said the system had been causing problems since then. She said tbe problem became more evident when new judges came onto the bench. Thenjudge Richard Shuster was used to the quirks in tbe system, but when Judge James Fisher and Judge Gary Holman started working in the courtroom, the lack of audio was more troublesome, she said. "We couldn't hear." said Williams. "We couldn't live with it any more and it had to be ackkrssed." Seven microphones, four speakers, a mixer and other equipment were installed to work with some already existing audio equipment, said AJ. Crookston, co-owner of Crookston Audio. He said it was decided to incorporate some of tbe older equipment with the new material from Sbure and Boze lo save the tax­ payers some money. Crookston was back in the courtroom Tuesday, Nov. 7, because of some of that old equipment, however. Tbe older equipment was found not to be compatible with the new pieces, causing a section to blow out, said Wiltiams. "We have a three-year warranty on all we do," said Crookston. "We made a commit­ ment to take the old equipment under our wing, and we feel responsible." The County Board of Commissioners voted Sept. 12 to al lew installation of tbe new au­ dio equipment, Williams said. The commis­ sioners approved a bid from a different com­ pany, which did tbe sound systems at District and Probate Courts for $5,625, but Crook­ ston did tbe work for $4,922. Tbe audio equipment was paid for with prison diversion funds. Crookston Audio has also provided audio equipment and services for the Kalamazoo Air Show, Western Michigan University arena and for a speech by Margaret Thatcher at Hillsdale College. Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH Balance the budget...NOW! Many people wonder if Congress has the courage to balance the budget. We’ll know soon. We’re now facing deadlines that will force a resolution of the budget debate. The federal government expects to run out of money and borrowing authority under the debt ceiling by Nov. 15. This is important because it owes a large interest payment to bond holders on Nov. 15 that it will not be able to pay without additional borrowing authority. It is my intention, as a leader of the 160 member Debt Limit Coalition, to severely limit that borrowing authority unless we enact a balanced budget. Achieving a balanced budget is vita) to our country’s economic health. The Congres­ sional Budget Office (CBO) forecasts that if government spending continues on its current path, the deficit will rise to $200 billion next year, to $288 billion five years from now. and to $462 billion by 2005. The annual deficits, when added together with interest, make up the national debt which now stands at $4.9 trillion. Some argue that this debt doesn't mat­ ter because we owe this money to ourselves. However, the debt has become an onerous burden on every American taxpayer. Last year alone. U.S. taxpayers paid an average of $800 per person for interest payments on the national debt. This cost will continue to rise unless we get government spending under control This burden becomes staggering over a lifetime. Unless we control government spen­ ding. an American bom today will have to pay $180,000 in taxes over his or her life just to pay interest on the debt Interest payments to non government lenders is the third largest item in the federal budget. If you include the interest paid to the Social Security. Civil Ser­ vice Retirement, and other trust funds, we cost taxpayers $339 billion last year. In com­ parison. the total budget of the United Slates in 1970 was just $380 billion. So far. the media has focused on whether the President or Congress will “cave in” over the course of the debate. A better focus would be: What do the American people want? Do they want smaller government with less taxes? Or would they prefer a bigger government with more benefits, but also higher taxes and more borrowing? To me. the answer is clear. The American people want smaller and less intrusive government. They want the govern­ ment to relinquish its control over their lives. It’s easier for the media to report on the political process and budget numbers than to exphin the true significance of what’s hap­ pening in Washington. We now have a chance to reach a goal that has eluded us for 25 years. We must stay determined because Congress has failed many times in the past to control its spending and balance the budget. The KempRoth legislation in 1981. the GrammRudman-Hollings sequestration law in 1985. and the budget package in 1990 were all designed to balance the budget. This means that we have to be determined, aggressive, and willing to challenge the President to agree lo a balanced budget. The final decision is with the American people. Are we willing to do what’s necessary to bring federal spending under control or are we willing to continue with business as usual? We can be sure, however, that it will be business as usual unless we stick to our guns. When you need to say “WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-11-16.pdf 866841a2c63856d92f0f45575a96705a PDF Text Text Felpausch plans ‘Diabetic Holiday’ B-4s program lease renewed See Page 2 SeePage 3 Saxons’ cage season ends SeePage 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. NOV. 18. 1995 VOLUME 141. NO. 38 PRICE 25' City denies any plans to settle with Pennock TteRo.Fr Clotin Factor win brag Jefl AraaL Dun Graybffl. The homo at 3239 W. Shore Drive on Fine Lake, where David and Kathryn Brauer were found dead last Thursday. Fine Lake man kills wife, commits suicide Facilities focus of OB945-M68. The Haatatp High School dram ctaM wiM prNoc two perfonaooM of -Mooter Tbtoxtto Veil ' «lp.m Fndr, xto 5—nil) ■ do tefh achoot tec IxLmd. Non Brrawwtek. before the Scotia novie »»d «ed New during Holiday parade wflbeDK. 2 The Hawing. Lkm. Club will coordiane do aaMte Chratmm Parade doe noun at 2 pi» Saturday. Dec. X The even will take piece in do naddk of do HaMiaite Area Chamber of Com merer'. Chcntmax Peadval Weekend. The dome for dm year'* parade in "Chnttmac toy.” The route will be the same mlart year: aae of dome" in each entry category, children, aervice nd organ,zatknal clubs, churches and commercial The ••heat of show" floating trophy also will be awarded. Entries will he judged on overall exceUence. orighadity and uniqueness of design. For more information, call Lorraine Fataor at 945-3866 Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A Fine Lake nun family shoe hit wife, then killed himself last week io what police investigators call a distraught reaction to a poasible divorce. David Brauer. 40. shot and killed his wife Kalhryn Bt.iuer. 37. before turning the gun on hlnac f al their lakefront home on 3239 W. Shore Drive la Johnstown Township last Thursday. Nov. 9. Their two youngest children discovered the bodies. Det Lou Quinn of the Michigan State Police in Hastings said autopsies completed Nov. 10 at Blodgett Hospital In Grand Rapids showed Kathryn Brauer died of a bullet wound from a 12 gauge shot gun to the back of her neck. David Brauer died of a self-lnnicted shot from the same gun to the bead and neck area. The autopsy results coincided with findings in the police investigation. Quinn said judging from phone calls Dark! Brauer made, he estimates Kathryn's time of death at 11 a m. and her husband's death at 11:15. Quinn, who investigated the deaths with Barry County Sheriffs Department Det. Dave Oakland, said David Brauer was distraught over the news that Ns wife wanted a separauon. "They were having marital problems.' Quinn said. There is no evidence of spousal abuse in the past, be said. Quinn said the investigation showed David Brauer was deer bunting the morning of Nov. 9, and returned home around 11am. He bad a conversation with bis wife, in which sbe introduced the idea of a separation. Quinn said. "He was distraught, depressed, emotional." be said. "He took matters into his own hands." The Brauers' two youngest sons discovered the bodies when they came home from school. David Brauer did try to protect Ns children from the trauma of seeing their parents dead. Quinn said al about 11:10 a.m.. a distraught David called his mother­ in-law. Charlotte Pierce, and told her to pick up the boys, ages 12 and T^g.the bus stop i.« grandmother missed are bu, «. however, by going to the wrong bus slop Quinn said the grandmother went to the Brauers' home and saw David and Kathryn a cars in the driveway of the home, so she assumed the children would be all right and left When the boys returned home, the 12year-old was first to see his parents. He called Ns grandmother, who in turn called 911. Police were al the acene around 12:40 p.m. "The little boy was traumatized. He ran out and jumped right into my arms . . . trying to tell me his mommy and daddy were both dead." said Quinn. The grandmother appeared al the home soon afterward. *lfs the kids. It's sad because they are the victims. They just spent their last Thanksgiving and Christmas with their family." For the children's welfare. Protective Services has been notified. Quinn said. The boys are new staying with their grandmother in Delton. The Brauers bad two older children both grown and living out of the bouse, he said. Funerals were held Monday. Nov. 13 at Bachman Heller Funeral Services in Battle Creek. Family members have set up a trust fund for the boys at a Battle Creek bank. Anyone who wants to help with donations may contribute to the Richard R. and David L. Bauer Trust Fund at the Urbandale branch of Comerica Bank. The address is 1535 W. Michigan Ave. Battle Geek. 49017. by David T. Young Editor Hastings City Council members say there are no plans to "cave in' to Pennock Hospi­ tal's demands in a lawsuit Bled Nov. 3. A group of citizens Monday night urged council to stand firm against the suit. Jim Peurach and Nell Gardner both spoke to the council, urging the city not to try to reach a 'quick and quiet' settlement tha. would give Pennock what It ultimately wants — the green light to make a parking lot out of property it now owns across the street. Mayor Mary Lou (nay said there are no plans to make any out of court settlement and cautioned the two men and supporters who appeared at the meeting that city offi­ cials would not comment on pending litiga­ tion. "it's not appropriate for us to comment or enter into a discourse or discussion (of the manerl." sbe said. . Pennock's suit contends the city wrongfully denied Its plans to build a parking lol on the south side of Green Street after expanding at its current site across the str- et. The Planning Commission recommended denial of a proposed planned unit development (PUD) June 5 and the City Council denied the request July 24. On Aug. 24. Pennock had five houses It had bougN across the street demolished at a site it proposed the build the parking lot Since then, the hospital has abandoned plans to establish a child care center near the proposed parting lot which also bad been pan of the proposed PUD project. Residents along Green Street and its tribu­ taries have expressed fears of the hospital en­ croaching on their neighborhood. In the wake of the lawsuit earlier this month, Peurach said he particularly bad problems with two points Pennock attorneys were trying to make. One was that the city acted inappropriately last month In telling Pennock h had to seek s special use permit to begin constructing the parking lot. An­ other was that Pennock officials were led 10 believe tha they would win project approval if they sought a PUD "If PUDs were done deals, then there would be no need for bearings and votes," Peurach said. 'A PUD was the wisest and most expedient use of the land- and etiective means to kills many birds with one stone. "Nothing the city did was inappropriate." be added. Peurach urged that the city stand firm be­ cause letting Pennock have Its way would See DENIES, continued page 5 One dead in weekend’s weather-related accidents by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Snow and Ice that covered county roads over the weekend caused numerous automo­ bile accidents, including one that killed a Middleville man Saturday. More than 45 accidents were reported be­ tween 11 p.m. Friday. Nov. 10. and 5 p.m Sunday. Nov. 12, according to Barry County Central Dispatch logs at the Hastings City Police Department. In many cases, the acci­ dents caused no injuries. Several of the 38 reported accidents Saturday involved injuries. Saturday was the day with the most snow accumulation. Daniel C. Hutchings. 24. of Middleville was killed Saturday afternoon. Nov. 11. in Clarksville. The accident, on Clarksville Road near Bliss in Ionia County, was caused by rjustry roads, according to an accident re­ port from the Michigan State Mice Ionia post. Hutchings was traveling west on Clarksville Road about 3:45 pan. when the accident occurred. Brace Vanhover. 53. of Alto, who was traveling east on the same road, lost control of bls car on the Icy roads and crossed the center Une. The two can col­ lided head oa Vanhover was transported by Lakewood Ambulance to Pennock Hospital, and Hutchings was taken to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids by Aerosned. A1 so Saturday. four people were taken to Community Hospital in Bade Creek after a two-car accident on Hutchinson near Strickland in Johnstown Township. Elaine Allen. 19. of Bellevue, was died for violat­ ing the basic speed law. meaning sbe was driving too fast for conditions, after sbe lost control of her Chevrolet Caprice and crossed the center line Into oncoming traffic. See ACCIDENTS, continued page 2 City to consider creating national historic district by David T. Yoong Editor As promised. Mayor Mary L>ou Gray has suggested that Hastings seriously consider taking steps to become a voluntary national historic district. Gray, in the wake of the Nov. 7 defeat of a referendum on a local historic district, said at Monday night’s City Council meeting that she would be in favor of a national historic district that would not require everybody to join, but instead would provide tax incen­ tives to those who comply. She added that she would like to see both a commercial and residential district The mayor had been critical of the local historic district proposal because she said it would establish a local commission that would have the power to tell people what they could or could not do when remodeling their homes. However, she said she likes the idea of creating a national district commis­ sion for a voluntary district. Gray said in view of the fact the city’s Downtown Development Authority's fund­ ing is drying up because of Proposal A. tax incentives for commercial building renova­ tions might provide a boost to the city. Sbe gave Ionia as an example of a volun­ tary national district and played a tape of an interview with Ron Storey of the Ionia National Dank, who said that city has had no problems with its district. He said there have been no additional costs, nor additional re­ strictions nor ordinances Councilman Robert May moved to have City Manager Howard Penrod look into cre­ ating a voluntary national district by check­ ing with state authorities and return to coun­ cil with a report by the end of the year. May said. Td like to sec us continue on (seeking a historic district). Councilwoman Miriam White said. "I'd like to see more information, but I'm not sure I'm ready to move in that direction that quickly." In another matter at Monday evening's meeting, council decided to refer to Penrod and Deputy City Manager the stalemate over the animal shelter problem and have them try to come up with some kind of recom­ mendation. May noted that the Hastings Planning Commission Nov. 6 rejected all site plans proposed to renovate the shelter by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The shel- See DISTRICT, continued page 3 Slate Senator Joanne Emmons presents Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray with a gift basket recognizing her work over the years. Gray is stepping down in January after eight years. Emmons and Stale Rep. Terry Geiger attended Monday night's City Council meeting �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 16, 1995 ACCIDENTS, continued from page 1 Allen was north bound on Hutchinson when she car slid sideways on ice across the cneter line and struck a Buick LcSabre driven by Terry Graham. 35. of Battle Creek. He and two members of his family — Darlene Graham. 39. and Vallcnc Graham. 9. were transported to Community Hospital, where they were treated and released, according to a report from the Michigan Stale Police in Hastings. A son in the car. Terence Graham, was not injured. Allen was admitted to the same hospital with her injuries, and as of Wednesday was listed in fair condition. Sunday morning, one man was injured when he was thrown from a minivan after its wheels got caught in a snowbank, flipping the car. David Phinney. 20. of Sunfield was thrown out the back window when a Ford Astrovan driven by Janet Crawford. 43. of Lake Odessa, rolled twice on Nonh Clark (M-66). near Jordan Road in Woodland Township about 9:20 am. Crawford s pas­ senger side tires became caught in a snowfilled ditch, causing the van to roll over twice. Crawford was trapped in the car. State Police said. Both Crawford and Phinney were transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings by Lakewood Ambulance. A 14-year-old in the car. Jeffrey Crawford, was uninjured Li. Ron Neil, of the Michigan State Police Hastings post, said since the First of the month his department has handled 37 ac­ cidents. He said his department handled 14 automobile accidents Saturday, not including incidents with cars in ditches or car-deer acci­ dents. Extra patrols were put on the roads to handle the number of accident complaints, he said. While the state roads, such as M-37 and M-43. were cleared by Michigan Department of Transportation crews early Saturday, county roads did not fair as well. Jack Kineman. director of the Barry County Road Commission, said Monday morning at the Legislative Coffee that the decision was made to delay clearing roads until Sunday for Financial reasons. Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Michael Leedy said no weather-related acci­ dents occurred within the city limits over the weekend. He credited the work of Department of Public Works crews. Committee to look at pro s and cons of clerk-register Should the elected r'osts of Barry County clerk and county register of deeds continue to be separate or should the duties be combined under die hat of one person? That will be the subject of invesllgatior by the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers' Central Services Committee, headed by Tim Burd. Burd said he would like to do some re­ search to find out how the change has worked in other counties that have combined the two posts. He also wants to explore the possible cost savings of such a plan. Serving with Burd on that committee are County Board Chairman Jim Bailey and Property Chairwoman Linda Watson. News Briefs Society to tour Striker House The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight (Thursday. Nov. 16) at the historic Daniel Striker House at 321 South Jefferson St. in Hastings. Rick and Karen Heath, owners of the house, will conduct a tour of the Queen Anne-style home and share what they have been doing since they bought it in 1991 Barry County Historical Society pro­ grams are open to the public. Ribbon cutting at city limits The Hastings Downtown Develop ment Authority will have a grand open­ ing ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Friday at thge new brick entrance sign on West State Street at the city limits. The ceremony officially will mark tlK completion of Phase II of the Streetscupc project The public is welcome to anend. ‘Of Christmas Past’ at Chariton Park Historic Chariton Park will celebrate the spirit "Of Christmas Past" on the weekends of Dec. 3 and Dec. 9 and 10 from noon to 5 p.m.. The 16-buildmg restored village will be decorated as it would have been about 100 years ago Visitors can dip their own scented candles, create a corn husk angel, decorate a sugar cookie and make a tin punch ornament. Taste treats of the season will include gingerbread cookies baked in a wood stove, chestnuts roasting over an open Fire, steamingv wassail and English plum pudding. The Thornapple Dulcimer Society will provide music at the Village Church. St. Nicholas will greet children in the museum and carriage rides or sleigh rides (if the snow is deep enough) will be available. Last-minute shoppers may visit the museum gift shop Admission is $4 for adults and SI for children ages 5 to 15. For more information, call 945-3775. Annual lighting contest planned The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce will sponsor a contest to en­ courage holiday lighting of businesses and homes Separate judging and recognition will be given in two categories, business and residential, within a five-mile radius. The chamber has adopted the theme "Christmas Joy" for its three days of pre-holiday activities Dec 1-3 and that same theme will applied to the lighting contest To register a home or business m the contest, call the chamber at 945-2454 by Nov. 30. Judging will be done Saturday. Dec 2. between 6:30 and 10 p.m. A framed certificate will be awarded to the "Best of Theme" in the residential division. Businesses will vic for a firstplace traveling plaque, the second place Santa's Choice trophy and honorable mention The Holly Trolley bus will travel a cir­ cuit that highlights the winning homes and businesses and well as other Yuletide displays Arts Council plans auction and dinner The 10th anniversary art auction, raf­ fle and dinner for the Thornapple Arts Council will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 18. al the Hastings Country Club. Those interested in attending may call Kathy Crane al 945-3782. Tickets are $20 apiece. Gary Allen from WOOD Radio will be celebrity emcee and Richard and Ethel Groos will be master and mispress of ceremonies All proceeds of the raffle will go to the Arts Council's scholarship fund. Kids’ auditions will be Nov. 30 Auditions for children's parts in the Hastings High School production of "The Sound of Music" will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 30. in the high school lecture hall. There will be six children's parts, two boys about 10 and 14 years old and four girls with the approximate ages of 6. 8. 10 and 12. Materials for the tryouts will be available at the high school office Mon­ day. Nov. 20. The musical is scheduled for Feb. 29 and March I and 2. ‘Anything Goes’ set at Lakewood The musical "Anything Goes" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28-30 and Dec. I at Lakewood High School. Director is Robert Oster. Major roles will be played by Jason Huynh. Jay Michaud. Darin Weller. Jodi Boger. Joy Richards and Priscilla Ruder. Tickets inay be obtained at the high school or by calling any Lakewood band member. Maple Valley principal hired Burr Hartrnburg. who had just retired from education after the past academic year, has been hired as new principal at Kellogg Elementary School in Nashville and athletic director for the Maple Valley system. Hartcnburg. who had been with the Maple Valley school district since 1959, is a former high school principal, assis­ tant principal, athletic director and teacher He was selected last week by the school board. He will receive a salary of $40,000 a year Two Paul Harris Fellows honored Two members ol the Hastings Rotary Club. Otin Bundy (far left) and Herm Bottcher. this week officially became Paul Hanis Fellows, the highest honor a Rotarian can earn, lor public and club service The award is named after Rotary's founder. With the honorees are (from left) Fiona Bundy, Rotary President Todd Harding Past District Governor Dick Rosenfeld of Jackson and Margaret Bottcher. New school’s neighbors oppose proposed location by Jcaa Catlap Staff Writer A Hastings Chaner Township Board meet­ ing Monday night quickly turned into a ref­ erendum on the proposed new elementary school to be built on Stan School Road. The agenda called for the board to consider a request from the Hastings Area School System to negotiate an agreement with the city to provide water and sewer to the new school building at the «ne rate at city users pay. Allowed by Public Act 425 of 1988. an agreement between the two municipalities also could cover roads and police protection. The 22-pius acres site on Starr School Road has been optioned by Hastings schools, and after a successful September bond issue, it is expected to be the location of a new elenentary building to accommo­ date growth in the district But many itetghbors of the property ate critical of the idea. They have pointed to possible environmental damage, safety and congestion problems because of Increased traffic, and potential waler runoff problems for the neighbors of a new school. They also feared if city water and sewer service were extended to the area, they would be forced to book up to it. even if they had viable water and sewer facilities on their property. But the main reason for opposition men­ tioned by many of the speakers at the meet­ ing was that they like the country atmo­ sphere. and want to keep it that way. "I moved here in 1971.1 have a beautiful waler supply...! Just spent $2,000 to gel it....will the state make me hook up? Is the stale going to make us all book up?...If I sell my house, will I take a deduction be­ cause I’m not hooked up?...I moved out in the country to be in the country." one ques­ tioner said. Concerns about road widening also sur­ faced. ■Winch side of the road will be widened, and who will pay for it? Will it be the east side or the west side?' asked Don Turner. One critic said he has sure the city would try to annex the area near the school. Several in the audience stressed to the board that the school was not wanted, and as representatives of the electorate, the Towship Board should respect their wishes. Al earlier school board meetings. Frank Mix Jr. had objected to the location of the school, saying other sues would be as suit­ able or better than Starr School Road. If this was the only place to put a school, it would be different. People are more impor­ tant....but the board represents the township, and you also must consider the individual." Mix said. 'We oppose ic and were asking you io oppose it for us." When those al the meeting who are op­ posed to the school were asked io stand, about 22 of the estimated 26 people In the audience stood tp Township clerk Bonnie Cntttenden pointed out that the PA 425 agreement the board was considering didn't have anything to do with construction of the building, but II was a way for the school io pay about one half of the rales city dwellers pay for the sewer and waler. It also allows some negotiations about roads and police protection, sbe said. "It has nothing to do with the building.she said. *if we turn down 425. there are other ways (for the school) to get sewer and water.* After more disnusioo among the sUw, the board members and three representatives from the Hastings Board of Education who attended the meeting, the board decided to table the issue for one month. . *1 walked in cold on ibis thing.' said Trustee Mike Smith. *1 don't feel 1 can ap­ prove or disapprove 425 Uris evening. I think we should table it for a month — until our December meeting." Trustee Franklin Beckwith agreed. "He's right We need time to consider this.' The vote to table the matter until Ute Dec. 11 meeting was unanimous. ‘Diabetic Holiday’ series planned by Felpausch The Felpausch food center's pharmacy de­ partment will sponsor a "Diabetic Holiday," a scvcn-wcek information series that starts this Monday, Nov. 20. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the store. Felpausch pharmacists RJ. Dula and Jerry Jacobs will be on hand to answer any ques­ tions diabetics may have about how to get through the holidays and there will be spe­ cial presenters on each date who will set up displays of literature. All of the sessions will be any time be­ tween 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on either a Monday or Friday. Dula said Felpausch already has offered this series in at stores in Mason and Albion. They are coordinated by Roberta Armstrong, director of pharmacy for the food stores. The Diabetic Holiday series dates and j screening. Sponsor is the Tcn/Don Diabetic istercd nurse Kathy Perry on food exchanges Outreach. • Friday, Dec. 8 — Dr. Kimberly Norris, an ophthalmologist, will discuss diabetic eye disease. • Monday, Dec. 11 — Two programs. Nurse Sarah DeRuiter on a diabetic's total foot care. Registered nurse Marilyn Dobbs of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department on food exchange nutrition. • Friday, Dec. 15 — Two presenters, reg- for the diabetic (sponsored by the American Diabetic Association) and Susan Brouwer of Becton Dickinson, who will demonstrate the proper uses of syringes for injection of in­ sulin. Dula said there also are plans to raffle two Lifescan units for blood sugar testing. The series of informational programs are free to the public. guests are: • Monday. Nov. 20 — Kim VanderVecn. an ophthalmologist's assistant to Dr. Michael Rohr, will talk about diabetic eyes. • Monday. Nov. 27 — Keith Lillywhite of Lifescan, a manufacturer's representative, who will demonstrate "The One Touch" and other products. • Friday. Dec. 1 — Daniel Stark, diabetes care manager, Boehringer Mannhein Corp., will demonstrate advantage diagnostics and talk about an exchange program. • Monday. Dec. 4 — Linda Boldrcy. a reg­ istered nurse and patient educator at Pennock Hospital, will talk about blood glucose Two groups plan to record tonight An evening of bluegrass, country and gospel music, teatunng the Rangers and River Cit; Bluegrass, will take place at the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at A’by's in Hastings The music performed will be recorded for cassettes The Rangers mix bluegrass, country and gospel with four-part harmonies River City Bluegrass, which is making its fourth appearance at the Showcase, is a five-man group specializing in bluegrass The recordings will be the first for both groups Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis B.YO.B. (Bring your own bag ) For more ideas on reusing and reducing, call I-800-9WILDLIFE Re«s4 «hifT tHsrrvw SF-AoEPA Felpausch pharmacists R.J Dula (left) and Jerry Jacobs will be available Io answer questions with special guests in a ’Diabetic Holiday’ series at the store. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 16. 1995 — Page 3 County Board renews lease for B-4s school program | by Elaine Gilbert I Assistant Editor I The Barry County Board of Commission* ltrs has approved a renewal of an annual venial lease to the Hastings Area School ■System, but this time the school will pay ■monthly rent. I The board Tuesday approved charging IS 1,020 per month to allow Hastings [Schools to continue using a county-owned I building at 2250 Nashville Rd. for an early I childhood education program called B-4s. The B-4s program is geared to helping four-year-old children from Hastings and Maple Valley school districts who might be I at risk of not doing well at school Last year, the county allowed Hastings Schoc.s to use the building at no charge in exchange for interior remodeling of the structure, which bad previously been empty for about four yean after the EBI Breakthru program moved out. The B-4s program is funded through a state grant to the Hastings Area School Sys­ tem. and last year about $12,000 of the grant funds were used to renovate the interior of the former EBI buikling. The county spent about $6,000 at that time to re-roof the structure and install ridge vents. Maple Valley Schools received a separate School Readiness Grant and shares the building with Hastings, which is the fiscal agent for the program. In other business, the board: • Switched the site of the proposed new Sue Drummond Head Stan building from county-owned property on M-79 to Nashville Road, west of the B-4s early childhood education building. A zoning vari­ ance is needed, said Commissioner Linda Watson, chairwoman of the boards Property Committee. "h gives them (the Head Stan program) plenty of space (at the new location), she said. The lot change was necessary due to the growth of Thomapple Manor which needs to DISTRICT...continued ter. county officials have said, is no longer adequate to handle the animals and work of the employees and they propose putting in a shell at the current site and remodel. "We need to consider all options." May said. "We may close the down road to the an­ imal shelter... We're definitely going to need that road." He noted that Hastings citizens also use the shelter, which is run by the county, but located on dry property. The road to the shelter off Industrial Park Drive crosses the wastewater treatment plant. Louise Odrzywolska. a retired nurse, later told the council. "I couldn't understand why adults can't come to an agreement. I'm thor­ oughly disgusted. I feel like all that hard work went down the dram " She asked the city and county to have a meeting of the minds in the interests of the animal shelter and its services. In other business Monday night, council: • Agreed to a request from Lane Fiori a to waive liability insurance in his non-profit association s effort to stock Fish Hatchery Park ponds with walleye and panfish finger­ lings. City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes said. "I believe the benefits (of the project) would outweigh the minimal risks." The association Fiona represents has agreed to sign a release absolving the city from any liability. • Authorized the dty attorney to draw up the appropriate documents to sign an agree­ ment with Nelson Chapman of CNC place four more "sprayer heads" to emit liq­ uid from its lagoon system on the land which had originally been designated for the new Head Start Building. Watson said It was recently discovered that the sprayer heads have to be 800 feet from all wells so couldn't be placed anywhere else. She said the state and local health departments origi­ nally thought it was 800 ft from the lagoon system. So now they need to put the sprayer heads on the property where the Head Start building was originally proposed Construction crews had been set to start installing the extra sprayer heads last week and if they hadn't been placed 800 feet from all the wells at the 911 building. Thomapple Manor and the B-4 Building on county property in that area, problems could have cropped up with those wells. "Lots of times when you get an obstacle thrown in front of you. sometimes there's a blessing behind it. said Watson. • Heard Doo Drummond thank commis­ sioners for naming the new Head Start building in honor of his late wife. Sue Drummond. Don said he wanted to thank the board in person because a letter wasn't enough. • Approved a reclassification of the secre­ tarial position in the Administrator's office from T-O5 to T-08 because of the excellent job and increased responsibilities performed by Ellie Pierce. The change will increase her annual salary from $18,616 to $19,344. Commissioners Emmet Herrington and Robert Wenger voted against changing the classification to T-08 because the Classifica­ tion Committee had recommended T-07. Herrington and Wenger said they were against the T-08 change because the increase should be made according to the classifica­ tion system and not the person holding the position. "...We do not classify people. We classify positions..." Herrington said. "1 think she (Pierce) is a valuable employee, but I don't think we should change this whole pro­ gram..If we're going to depart with that concept, let's do it across the board." Commissioner Robert Wenger suggested giving Pierce a one lime lump sum mone­ tary reward to reward her extra efforts "rather than play around" with the county’s classifi­ cation system "We re not allowed to do that." Newman said. Bailey said he was not personalizing the jump in classification. "That position has helped me." he said "I know the Classification Committee feels that this should be a T-07... I'm speak­ ing for myself." Bailey said. "Personally I know last January. February, March after (former county coordinator) Ms. Peterson left and we didn't have (administrator) Michael on board yet there were some prob­ lems with finances and there were a lot of things that we had to dig out and get our hands on and I personally had to depend on the secretary down in that office for a con­ siderable amount of help. I understand the classification on this is within a few points. Bailey said, favoring the jump to T-08. In his own business, he said he has al­ ways had a policy of rewarding an employee for exemplary performance and believes the same philosophy should apply in Pierce's situation. He also added that be respected and appreciated the Classification Committee, but thought Pierce s situation was an excep­ tion. Bailey said the board has a right to change a recommendation "fm not trying to ruin the system...There comes a time when there is an exception to every rule," Bailey said. Herrington said "You're going to get this same feeling from every supervisor who will want to reward outstanding employees by using this avenue and that's what I object to." Vice Chairman Lew Newman and Com­ missioner Sandy James also voiced praise for Pierce s excellent job. ceed $560. -Its a benefit to the county. James said Hislop left the emergency management post earlier this year when the board elimi­ nated his full-time job in a budget cutting and Zoning office. • Approved implementing "Benefit E pro­ gram" which would give a two percent cost of living increase to all eligible - tirees from the courthouse ar.d Mental Health units. "The cost of this for 1996 will be $23,783." Brown said, "Il will not be seen until 1997." • Accepted the low bid of $32 per hour from Englerth Construction of Hast*.r.gs to provide snowplowing for the south court­ house lot. the southeast comer lot of Broad­ way and Court streets, the Courts and I .aw building lot and the ramp behind the build­ ing. the west part of Depot Law offices lot and the UAW lot. which the county leases to comply with providing sufficient parking spaces; and the health department lot. The plowing is to be done after 5:30 p.m. and before 7:30 a.m.. except on Saturdays and Sundays, when there is an accumulation of two to three inches on the lot. Salting is to be pan of the work when required or di­ rected by the lead custodian. The county ad­ ministrator or the lead custodian may request Saturday and Sunday plowing if needed. • Awarded a contract to Gillens Construc­ tion for the low bid of $1,334.45 to replace the ceiling tiles in four of the offices in the Friend of the Court offices. The work will be paid from the Building Rehabilitation Fund Manufacturing to purchase the railroad right of way contiguous to his property on West State Street • Had new and re-elected members of coun­ cil officially sworn in. New council mem­ bers are Deb Dorcy from the Fourth Ward and Barry Wood from the First Ward and Mayor Frank Campbell. Brent Willison is the new member of the Board of Review. Re-elected council members are Miriam White in the Third Ward and Hrrokl Hawkins from the Second Ward. • Approved purchase of two police can through a Michigan State Police program for $18,763 each. Hastings will buy one now at the guaranteed cost and another after July 1. • Approved a request from the Hastings Lions Club to have the annual Christmas parade at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Mansfield also reported that the city's holiday season decorations will be put up next week. • Agreed to consider revisions of personnel policies at its next meeting Nov. 27. Council members will review a copy of a manual with the jxoposed revisions. Penrod explained. "We've tried to make policies consistent with other employees... There are some changes that are different than what you intended when you took of­ fice " • Noted that there still is one opening on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Anyone inter­ ested may call City Hal) at 945-2468. • Acknowledged a proclamation declaring American Education Week Nov. 12-18. ‘Murder Takes the Veil’ this weekend The Hastings High School Drama Club will perform Murder Takes the Veil Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17 and 18. The play centers on a girl names Trillium (Jodi Songer) who attends an all-girts' school in Louisiana to hide from the man maneuver. * t that time. Hislop turned down a proposal to earn $400 a month on a part­ time basis. Hislop has also agreed to be on call to work if an emergency situation should occur in Barry County. Newman said. If that should ever happen. Hislop would be paid his former hourly salary. His previous county salary and fringes totaled about $43,000 and the state paid half of his salary Hislop is now working with the Allegan County emergency management program, but said he would make Barry County a pri­ ority in the event of an actual emergency. Newman said During his regular part-time status. Hislop will continue to develop emergency plans for agricultural areas who killed her father and may now be after her. Performances will be held at 8 p.m. each night at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3 for students and senior citizens. Hastings Twp. hires sewer, water consultant by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Hastings Charter Township has hired a consultant to find out where and how to best expand water and sewer coverage in the township. In a unanimous vote Monday, the beard agreed to contract with the firm of Prein and Newhof of Grand Rapids to do the study, which is expected to take between 90 and 120 days. The City of Hastings, the township and the state will be involved witn upgrading sewer and water coverage, but township officials said it was their obligation to perform the study. Financial help to pay for the study has been pledged by the city and state. Supervisor Richard Thomas said. Thomas said the study will let the township know "the areas we should be working on." Prein and Newhof and Capital Consultants of Lansing were the two bidders being considered, with Prein and Newhof asking between $10,000 and $11,000 and Capital Consultants giving a bid of $9,500. In gathering information to present to the board. Cruttenden said she had called ail of the references named and found that Prein and Newhof has an outstanding reputation. She also called Middleville Village Manager Everill Manshum, who reported while Prein and Newhofs bid was higher for the job they were considering, the village chose them because of their reputation. He said he Emergency management director re-hired a week. Hislop said he would need at least a monthly salary of about $538.56 to cover the cost of insurance, reported Commissioner Ixw Newman, chairman of the board's Personnel Committee The County Board Tuesday unanimously approved bringing Hislop back, and stipu­ lated that his monthly salary should not ex­ County Planning & Zoning Board to fill the remaining term of Mark Doster, a former county commissioner who has moved to Chicago. • Re-appointed Helen Wenger of Mid­ dleville to the County Social Services Board through Dec. 31. 1998 Commissioner Robert Wenger abstained because Helen is his wife. Stic has served on the Social Ser­ vices Board since 1977 • Re-appointed Dr. James Atkinson as county medical examiner through Dec. 31. 1999. • Received two letters from citizens who complemented the work of Jim McManus and i*am Weyerman in the County Planning from page 1 Mayor Mary Lou Gray gives out what she calls her lasl key to the city, before she steps down from her post, to State Rep. Terry Geiger. Gray said she hadn't had the chance to give Geiger a key. The lawmaker said he was honored because Hastings is the flagship’ of his legislative district It looks like John Hislop once again will be Barry County's emergency management director, except this time his job will be a part-time position of approximately one day "He (Administrator Michael Brown) lias I’scd her as a right hand, given her extra as­ signments that she's never had before so that did increase her duties...We have assigned her to greater responsibilities." Newman said. "She has done very well." This individual (Pierce) has worked very well with all of us. but Emmet's point is true." James said. "If we go ahead and do this, you can see your classification process going down the tubes and disintegrate. If I were other than a commissioner on this I would resign from the committee if my expertise cannot be re­ spected." Herrington said. "I strongly urge you to not approve this..." "I think we* have the right to make excep­ tions." Newman said. "We live with our exceptions." Herrington said. • Heard that Calhoun County has accepted Barry County's request to join with Calhoun to form a planning and service area for ser­ vices to the aging. A public hearing will be held on the matter at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in Battle Creek. The state has said Barry doesn't have a large enough population to be on its own as a planning and service area. Barry has about 52.000 residents and the state requires a population of at least 75,000 for a county to set up its own service area. After breaking away from the controver­ sial Region 3's Area Agency on Aging, comprised of five counties. Barry County had been able to administer its own program funding for senior citizens programs in re­ cent months. However, the stale's Office of Services to the Aging says that's no longer possible and Barry had to select another planning and ser­ vice area by Oct. 10. • Appointed Orvin Moore, former county board chairman, to the County Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the remaining term of the late Sue Drummond. • Appointed Janett McKeough to the He's identifying every site — businesses and farms — in the county, every farm that has a chemical. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said. He said he told Hislop that he appreciates and recognized his skills in writing emer­ gency plans and hop<-d that sometime in the future he could complete the local emergency plan. "I think we re going to get a lot for our money." Bailey said Newman also noted that Bailey had spent time working out details to pursue Hislop's return. Commissioner Robert Wenger said, “’ohn has changed careers, writing local emer­ gency programs for other counties like he did for Barry was pleased with their work. Cruttenden said she and ocher officials had visited the offices of Prein and Newhof. and called them several times over the past five weeks, and found them very professional. The board also agreed to pay the Barry County Road Commission $6,260 for work on Coats Grove Road, which will bring it up to Class A status. Cruttenden said the township had budgeted $45,000 for roads and pledged $30,000 for work on McKeown Bridge, leaving $15,000. With $6,260 subtracted, they would have $8,740 to purchase gravel. The vote to do the work on Coat: Grove Road was 6-1 with Neil Wilder voting "no." "Can't they give us a little more time?" Wilder asked. "We walk in here blind, and they want an answer. That's my reason for voting no," he said. An offer to audit the township books for $2300 made by the accounting firm of Walker and Fluke of Hastings was approved by the board, 7-0. Cruttenden noted that township financial affairs will become even more complicated as time goes by, and Walker and Fluke is one of the "very few that are qualified to do it." In other business, the board: • Voted 7-0 to pass a resolution to allow the township to collect a 1 percent administration fee put on property taxes • Will sent the township officers to the annual Michigan Townships Association convention in January. • Set Dec. 14 as the date for the township Christmas party • Heard that some of the 52 headstones that were reset at the cemetery after they were vandalized are loosening up and some can be easily moved. The officials will visit the cemetery and determine the depth of the problem. Thomas called the vandalism distressing, but noted that the investigation is continuing.. _ _ . For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Discover the advantage ol having all your major insur­ ance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast. fair, friendly service. STARTING OR EXPANDING A BUSINESS? Call a Farmers Agent for The Barry/Hastings JEDC has space and services to help you grow. GARY BEGG, LUTCF The JEDC operates the Hastings Industrial Incubator, which has flexible spaces for manufacturing operations hat need between 800 and IOjOOO square feet of space Due to expansions of some or our original tenants, we can now offer you both man­ ufacturing and office space, shared services that include cops boJi insurance. GARY BEGG AGENCY Auto. Home. LHe, Commercial 126 5 UicfHjin Hastings Ml 49056 Fax: MS-M14 machine. FAX. telephone answering and free small business counseling The JEDC also administers the U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loan program for Barn Counts Contact Joe Rahn. JEDC Executive Director, at 948-4896 for more information regarding the Hastings Industrial Incubator i FARMERS *41 INSURANCE £ GROUP *5 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 16, 1995 Hospital’s, physicians’ decision about midwife disturbing To The Editor: Recognize attention deficit disorders Children with attention deficits can be very challenging. They often exhibit problems with concentration, poor impulse control, distractibility and frequent hyperactivity, which make daily management a struggle. Everyone has difficulty slaying still occa­ sionally. For some children, the problem is so persistent they end up in the principal's office day after day after day Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are easily districted and often seem to be daydreaming. They rare­ ly finish what they start and it sometimes ap­ pears that they make careless mistakes con­ stantly They switch from one activity to another with a blink of an eye. Behavior such as arriving on time, obeying instructions, following rules are very difficult for them. Many times, these same children are label­ ed "bad kids" by the school system and even their own families. In my own experience, these children arc intelligent, thoughtful and caring individuals. They possess a disorder over which they have very little control. One child 1 once worked with m the past told me he thought sometimes he wished he could listen like the "normal" kids in his school, while in fact, this boy was as normal as they come. He. however, had a very dif­ ficult time controlling his impulsive behaviors. Many secondary difficulties develop when a child is struggling with ADHD. Many of these youngsters know they are struggling and have difficulty controlling their behaviors. As a result, they often develop low self-esteem. They are constantly being reprimanded by parents or teachers (usually in front of the en­ tire class). They get the feeling they are "bad." "dumb." or “stupid." Working on self-esteem is a major area that needs to be addressed and worked on in therapy with these children Some children learn thes will fail or get very frustrated when involved in activities, chores or homework. Many Icj*^ «o be helpless and actually set themselves up for failure. They rarely know the feeling of succeeding in some type of activity. Children with attention deficits require both educational and personal success and therefore their strengths must be discovered and explored. Artistic, athletic or creative ability of any kind needs to be reinforced. This will give the child the feeling that they arc good at some sort of activity and therefore may choose to continue it. Children who do not have AHDH will usually think things through before acting them out. They will think of the results of their behavior, the consequences, and how it will affect themselves and others. ADHD children act before they are able to process this information. So, before Johnnie thinks before throwing a ball in the house, your favorite vase is already broken. . ADHD children blurt out of turn or make statements which they regret as socm as they arc finished. They answer the teacher's ques­ tions before he or she finishes asking. They get angry and yell, throw or hit. They do not learn from experience because they cannot pause long enough to reflect on their past behaviors. Some children act out their frustrations. Others may internalize their feelings, becom­ ing depressed, withdrawn, or as stated earlier, showing a poor self image Others may even channel their feelings into their bodies, developing headaches or stomachaches. Children with ADHD benefit from predic­ tability and structure at home, such as routine schedules for getting up in the morning, doing homework in the evening and assuming daily responsi billies individual counseling for the child with ADHD problems can also be very beneficial. While this therapy may not cure the problem, it can often help prevent further complications. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Fedc-ti Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531 Rick Tormeia. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Cartton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a liny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D C. 20515. pfione (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S Cochrans Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. Hastings BANNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Panned by Mattings Banner, inc. A Oviskxi ot J Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway HMtings. Ml 490580602 «1«) 945 9554 Melvin Jacoba President Stephen Jacoba Treasurer I am writing about midwife Vickie Landes My husband and 1 lived in Hastings for three years, during which time we developed a good relationship with the physicians and caregivers at Thomapple Family Physicians Center adjacent to Pennock Hospital Last year, we moved to the Ionia area, but we felt such a good rapport with the doctor's office that we continued to go there, despite a 40-mmutc drive. In January of this year. Julie became preg­ nant Upon returning to the Thomapple Valley Clinic, we were excited to find the of­ fice had taken on Vickie Landes, a registered nurse and midwife. Anxious to learn what we could from her. we took Vickie on as our prenatal caregiver. Her supervision of our pregnancy was fantastic. Unfortunately, in the beginning of the ninth month, she had to inform us that her priviledges at Pennock Hospital (instead of being expended as we had hoped) had been revoked, with no apparent good reason. At this point, she would be unable to deliver our baby for us there. However, she was hopeful that her priviledges would be returned after discussing Voters used their muscle Letters the situation with the doctors and z-sociates who had revoked them Sadly, neither Vickie nor numerous patients of hers who questioned the authorities responsible were granted any kind of a rationale or response for this decision. Therefore, after what was certainly a stressful ninth month, we opted to have our baby, with Vickie’s help, at Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Though the facilities were not that of Pennock's new family bir­ thing center, the care was excellent and con­ Both of us are saddened and disturbed that J hospital and community that arc on the pro-] greuive upswing, as Pennock and Hastiagal supposedly are. have limited themselves by closing off accessibility to such an excellent caregiver and natural process of childbearing I as Vickie offers, for no apparent good reason. Julie and Karl Klynatra Ionia Slow down and save lives cern genuine We ll happily go there for the rest of our family growth! To The Editor: As a mother and day care provider. I find it hard to hear about a child getting hit by a car. We all know there are children out there, walking to school, riding a bike, or just playing. There are speed limits and we need to abide and respect them. You never know when a child is going to be playing and run after a ball or just plain end up in the street. Be prepared to stop! It could be your child, brother.sister, etc. Please remember to drive the speed limit! Il could and probably will prevent a horrible accident! Donna Cosgrovp Lady gave us Thanksgiving To The Editor: To The Editor: I appreciate all who look the time and made the effort to vote Tuesday. Nov. 7. They used their bodily muscles to get out and vote, rather than sit at home letting their muscles get flabby Appreciatively, Justine McLean The 1985 Compton's Encyclopedia tells us that Thanksgiving was at first a harvest festival. Sarah Josephs Hale thought the day should be a national holiday of patriotism. She finally convinced President Abraham Lincoln, who declared Thanksgiving officially in 1863. Score one for the ladies' Darrel Hawbaker Hastings FINANCIAL CORRECTION: In last week's story about assistant athletic director Wendy McCauscy. imformation about her degree was reported incorrectly. She has a master of arts degree in physical education fumnhtdh). Mark 0. Christanaan of Edward D. 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While objective risk, income and depenlitv are immediate concerns, you also + 1’h + 1'h + .30 -.05 + 74.78 What should be done for shelter? What is the single most important thing that could be done by the Barry County Board of Commissioners to help the animal shelter without it being too expensive? John Jacoba Vice Present Frederic Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Karen Mauck Barbara Gall JeanGallup Cindy Smith Sharon Miller Jim Jensen MandyMabel • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciassi’»ed ada accepted Monday through Fnaay 8 a.m to 5J0 p m . Saturcsy 830 *m -Noon Scott Ommen Demse Howell Jerry Johnson Dan Bucrge Subscription Rate*: 115 per year tn Barry County SI 7 pet year in adjoining counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Mi 49058 (USPS 717-830) “I think business in the community could give "They should have a pledge drive for it once a "The people themselves need to get together a little better than that. There is too much arguing and squabbling." "Somebody should donate something for a building, like hay or lumber. I don't think peopie like to see animals get hurt." I "They should have a fund-raiser to come tq> with extra money. They should ask the citizens to help out." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 16, 1995 — Page 5 Gerald E. Perkins ORANGEVILLE - Gerald E. Perkins, 72, of Orangeville, passed away on Friday November 3, 1995. He was born on September 2, 1923 in :><anion, the ion of Clyde and Sylvia (Gallihugh) Perkins. He had been a resident of this area most of bis life and was a veteran of World War 11. Mr. Perkins had retired from United Techno­ logies in Plainwell in 1982. He loved horses and had been active in the Michigan Trail Riders. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Surviving are his wife, Velma; six boys and their spouses, John Perkins of Wisconsin, Randall and Jackie Perkins of Allegan, Bradley Perkins of Kalamazoo, Brent and Gayla Perkins of Otsego, Patrick and Lisa Perkins of Newaygo, Matthew Perkins of Hastings; brother, Lawrence Perkins of Kalamazoo; sister, Ardith Peters of Allegan; 19 grandchil­ dren; 5 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Monday November 6,1995 at Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home in Plainwell Chapel. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville Memorial contributions may be made to lb* Barry County Hospice. COA pancake supper nets more than $200 _______ Ray mond W. Hamm HASTINGS - Raymond W. Hamm. 81. of Hastings, passed away on Sunday November 12, 1995 a$ Pennock Hospital. He worked for many years in the Hastings School system providing maintenance for the school busses before his retirement Mr. Hamm was preceded in death by one son, Rodney; sister. Marguerite Ge'trge; three brothers, Clyde, Stanley and Jiggs Hamm, all of Nicholas County, Kentucky. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Hazel; one daughter, Kathy (Joe) Dunn of Hastings; two sons, Dick (Diane) Hamm and Mike Hamm, both of Hastings; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three sisters. Myrtle (Virgil) Hudnall of Indianapolis. Indiana. Betsy Schneider of Paris, Illinois, and Kather­ ine Brill of Cincinnati, Ohio; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday Novem­ ber 16,1995 at 10:00am and will continue after The first Hastings Moose Lodge pancake supper on behalf of the Barry County Commission on Aging was a success, and plans for a second supper are under way. Tammy Pennington. Commission on Aging director, said the Moose raised be­ tween $200 and $250. after expenses, for the COA. In all. 109 people came for the pan­ cake and sausage dinner al me Lodge Nov. 8. Pennington said the lodge is talking of holding another supper, with proceeds going to the Commission on Aging, in February. the Memorial Services with a food offering at the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday November 16,1995 at 11:00am at the Hastings Grac* Lutheran Church with the Pastor Michael Anton officiating. Final Interment will be in a septate memorial in Bitely at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a contributions can be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging, 120 N. Michigan, Hastings. MI 49058. Bill Ripley (left) grills sausage inks while Bill Madden of Hastings flips pancakes in the kitchen of the Moose Lodge DENIES, continued from page 1 I__ | LAKE ODESSA - Leland James VanSiclen, 73, of Lake Odessa, passed away on Friday November 10, 1995 at his residence. He was born on July 10,1922 in Lake Odes­ sa, the son of Clark and Doris (Snyder) VanSiclen. He attended Lake Odessa Schools and served in the United States Army during World War H. Mr. VanSiclen was employed for many years at the McInerney Spring and Wire Company in Grand Rapids. Surviving are three brothers, Elwood VanSi­ clen of Lake Odessa, Ana VanSiclen of Port­ land, Oregon, Eugene (Sandy) VanSiclen of Portland, Oregon; eight sisters, Lucille VanSi­ clen of Lake Odessa, Catherine (David) Roy of Cullman, Alabama, Fedora (Ken) Nasset of Saginaw, Frances (Leon) Miller of Lowell. Eulah (Elmer) Gottnell of Lake Odessa. Clara Haney of Sheridan, Martha (John) Shockey of Ionia, Mar>na (Clifford) Fox of Nashville; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Monday November 13, 1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speas officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. .Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Legal Notices set a bad precedent that could weaken local zoning laws. He said an out of court settlement in Pen­ nock's favor would "encourage many more frivolous lawsuits." Iris I. Kellogg VERMONTVILLE - Iris I. Kellogg. 71, of Vermontville, passed away on Saturday November 11, 1995 at TenderCare Nursing Home in Hastings. She was born on January 16,1924 in Wood­ land, the daughter of Herbert and Mary (Hager) Surine. She attended schools in Woodland and Nashville. She was married to Louis M. Kellogg on April 12,1941 in Nashville. He preceded her in death on December 11, 1993. Surviving are two sons, Melvin (Marie) Kellogg of Woodland and Kim (Anna) Kellogg of Vermontville; one daughter, Cecil (Earl) Van Sickle of Woodland; seven grandchildren; one great grandson. Graveside Funeral Services were held on Tuesday November 14, 1995 at Woodland Memorial Park with Reverend George Speas officiating. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa Shane Madden enjoys a pancake dinner prepared by his grandfather. Bill Madden, at the Moose Pancake Supper Nov. 8 in Hastings. Proceeds from the dinner benefitted the Commission on Aging's Meals on Wheels program IRS from your Mom, brothers, nephew & nieces. If you see this man on Nov. 16, wih him a Happy Birthday! Forever on Thanksgiving Day... The Heart will find the pathway home. The City of Hostings will hold o public hearing on Monday night. November 20. 1995 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the American Legion Holl at 325 S. Church Street. The City is conducting an evalua­ tion of their existing facilities and property. This study will evaluate the existing City Hall, the Fire Department, the Library, the Public Works Facili­ NOTICE OF ENT*Y OF JUDGMENT Wilbur D. Nesbit ty and will moke plans for City facilities and TO PALM. BALGERSON. ROBERT BAL GERSON. ANN GEIGER. BERNAD4NE GEIGER. CLAM GEIGER ANO OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS ANO CLAIMANTS. Pierne toke notke tha! tha following Judgment wo* entered by tha Court on November 8. 1995. in tha Sorry County Circuit Court. effectively quieting departments for 20 years into the future. We are very interested in receiving input from the public so plan to attend. At this Special Meeting the Mayor will also ap­ point a member to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Gty will provide necessary reasonable aids and services, upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hostings, or coll 616-945-2468. or Hon. Gory R. Holman File No 95-773-CH LAVONNE BARNUM. Plointtff* We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. TDD call relay services 1-800-6490-3777. Sharon Vickgry Gty Clerk 84 LUMBER MANAGER TRAINEES '1 84 Lumber Company, the fastest growing no­ tional lumber chain has career opportunities today. Advancement is rapid (overage time I (I J Safe and sound since 1886 earnings overage $2O.OOO-$25,OOO. (Storage managers overage income $40,000-$80,000 per year). Benefits include life, dental, and health insurance. 401K, and profit sharing. If you enjoy a combination of working with people and hands-on work, you may qualify. memoer No knowledge of building materials necessary. Training will be provided. Reloca­ tion may be necessary for advancement. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE IN LANSING — ACT NOW’ See: David Smiley Wed.. Nov. 15th • 3 PM-7 PM Thun.. Nov 16th • 7 AM-7 PM Fri., Nov. 17th • 7 AM-11 PM Apply at: 8-. Lumber Company 1300 W. Dickman Rood Battle Creek. Ml. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M F DV JBank ^Hastings to become a store manager is 2 years) and all promotions ore from within. First year PRESENT Honorable Gory R. Holman. Acting by SCAO Order Thi* cause, having come on to be heard on the Complaint of Plaintiff filed therein and Defendant* being oil of the heir* ol Rowlie A. Geiger Nellie M. Geiger and George J. Geiger, having been pro party defaulted therein, and proof* having been taken in open court on the fact* and circumstance* •toted in »ok1 Complaint and the court haring con sldered the some and being fully advised in the promise*, and. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that t.tlo to the following property Lot 3 of Block 2 a* shown by the original record ed plot of the V.llogo of Woodland Mkfugon has been m Plaintiff . LAVONNE BARNUM or her predecessor* in title for a period w*ll in excess of twenty year* and that sold ownership by Plaintiff has boon hostile, open, notorious, contmuou* under a doim of right and thot they hove paid oil necessary taxes and assessments thereon IT tS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that t. He in vtd to the above described parcel is hereby quieted and placed m LAVONNE BARNUM in foe simple absolute. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Plaintiff* shall couse this decree to be recorded in the Barry County Register of Deeds Office Gory R. Holman Acting by SCAO Order (11/16) out of court. "Where is this concept coming from?’ she asked. "I keep bearing it and seeing it in the paper I d like to know the source of that in­ formation." Peurach answered. "Our attorney (last summer) advised us that one of the options was settlement of a lawsuit against the city." Gray replied, "There is do cloeed meeting (to decide to settle), there is no consideration a quick and quiet settlement This is not an option. Td like to make that perfectly dear. There is no plan at the present time." Happy Birthday PUBLIC HEARING November 20, 1995 7:00 P.M. PALM. BAL GERSON ROBERT BAI GERSON ANN GEIGER BERNADtNE GEIGER CLARE GEIGER ANO OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS ANO CLAIMANTS Defendant* Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P4C393) HEGEL HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA Attorney for Plaintiff 407 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (814)945-3495 At a MMion of »o*d Court hold in the Circuit Courtroom In tha CHy of Hotting*. Borry County. Michigan this 8th day of November He said it would encourage future develop­ ers and people with requests to file suit "to circumvent the process and get what they want. "Don't let Pennock make a mockery of the system by letting them make an end run," he concluded. Gardner presented council with a letter from the citizens' group's attorney. Clifford Bloom. He asked why Pennock filed suit rather than simply ask for a special use permit. "We feel the Gty Council will prevail on the "icrits of the case and expect costs to be minimal." he said. Gray attacked the rumor some people have been spreading that the city plans to settle I FDIC �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 16. 1995 Rowena M. Hubert HASTINGS - Rowena M. Hubert. 94. of Hastings, passed away on Monday November 13. 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on June 11. 1901 in Irving Township Barry County, the daughter of William & Agatha (Hoyt) Loveland. She was raised in Irving and Rutland Town­ ships of Barry County and attended Chidister Country School and Hastings Schools. She was married to Harry Wolfe in 1920, he passed away in 1928. She then married Lynn Hubert in 1935 in Chicago, he passed away in 1979. She came to Hastings in 1980 from Battle Creek where she had lived since 1937. Her employment included the Old Wool Boot Factory in Hastings, Hastings Manufac­ turing Company and Hastings Viking Corporation Mrs. Hubert was also preceded in death by her sisters, Neva Farr, Doris Allerding. and Dorothy Denny. Surviving are her sister, Ruth Cooley of Hastings; stepdaughter, Joyce Kiefner of Minneapolis, Minnesota; grandchildren; great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday November 16, 1995 at 2:30pm at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, M-37 tooth at M-79 Lawrence Hu Mo. pastor, phone 945 3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Count, choir director Sun­ day morning 9:30 a m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a m Monung wor­ ship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship wnh Bob and Pat Faller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all service*. Praver mectM«. 7 30 p m. Wednesday ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion lit and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd «ad4<h Sundays 1928 prayer book used al all service* For more rnfor mation call 948 9327 or Rev Deacon David Huxtwick at 948-2101. St. Andrew's ba part of the Independent Anglican Church Cawda Synod PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor Saephea Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. <6161 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 am-. Sunday School IIOO a m ; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.. Prayer time. Wednesdays. 7:00 p.m. Awana Program (3 year* old through 6th grade) Wednesdays. 6:30-8 p.m. Teen Center. 7th-12th grade*. Saturday. 7-9:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson hdm. Ourta Fkdmr. Pamor Smurday Mam 4:30 pm; Sunday Maaaes 8:00 a.m and 11:15 a.m.; Confections Saturday 4:004:30 p.m. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (omhag addrtas -• 1651 Mbhnrm Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jerteraon Hall, comer of Green apd Jefferson. Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Servers - 9:30 am. Bible School. 1030 a m . Homing Worship, 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7.00 p.m. Wednesday, m home Bible oudy Call far footooo - 623-3110 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St., Halting*. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Monung Worship 11 a m Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thunday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home BMe Study, please call for more details “Let's Build an Ark" Sunday School Drive. Sept 10 tin Od. 29. Game*, prize* and lot* of fun Everyone welcome FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R Barrett. Asst Pastor. Sunday Service* Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Claaae* far all we*. 11XX) a.m Monung Worship Server Jr Church up io. 4<h Grade; 6:00. Evening -Service. Wedneaday: 6:30 Awana Chibs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens tn Houseman Hall; 7 XX) p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 1:15 p m . Adult Choir practice. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 Nonh Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Service*: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11XX) a n Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Server* far Aduh*. Term and ChddTCT GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. I mile East of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945-9224 Sunday Service* 9:45 a m . Bible Classes for all ages; 10 40 a m Morning Worship. 5 30 p m. Youth Meeting. 6 30 p.m. Bi­ ble Study for all Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study — Shanna Your F—h HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF? GOD, 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich. James A Camp­ bell. Pamor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. cluse* for all age* Monung Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 ft) p.m. are: Rainbow* or J J. Bible' Qua (age* 2 through 7 or first i grads). Kids Club or Junior Bible Qua (^c* 8-12); Youth Mmatriea or Teen Bible Quiz <<e*' 13-19); • Aduh Bible Study No age limits WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nag. 9:30 a m. Sunday School; Church Service 10:30 Youth meeting Wednesday. 6.XX) p.m. at the church Bong sack lunch FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Putor Sally C. Keller. D C E Becky Oexler. Pro gram/Youth Director Thunday, Nov 16 - 12:00 Women* Aaaociaboo Luncheon Multi-media pro­ gram presented by Pasior Keller. 3 00 pm Cadene Choir (5th A 6th grade gill*); 3:30-4:30 p.m. Rehearsal for Christmas Musical; 7:00 p.m. Communion Instmction class for grades 1-7. Parents welcome & encouraged to attend! 7 XX) p.m Adult Christian Ufa Studies continue* — Tape 85 of the Gary Smalley aerie*: Hidden Key* to Loving Relationships'*. NURSERY PROVIDED Saturday. Nov. 18 - 7:00 p.m. Concern Group 85 at the Alderson*. Sunday. Nov 19 - 1:30 a m Choir rehear sal. 9:30 a m. and 11XX) a m Mor Worship (9:30 Service a broadcaw over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided for both ser­ vice*. 9:50 a.m. Church School for all age*; 10:30 a.m. "Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room; 11:20 a.m. Children's Church; 6:00 p.m. Middle High Youth FeUowslup. 7 XX) p m Sensor High Youth Fellowship. 7:00 p.m. New Member* Class at the Manse Moo day. Nov. 20 - 7.XX) p.m. "Rain­ bow*'*; 7:00 p.m. Parent Youth Advisory Committee; 7:30 p.m. Trustees meet. Wednesday. Nov. 22 - 7.XX) Choir rehearsal Thurs­ day. Nov. 23 - Happy Thankigiv tog' Church office is closed today. FREEPORT CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST, Vernon L. Macy. in­ terim pastor. (616) 948-4276 Sun day services: Sunday School 9:45 a m . Monung Worship II am. Prayer Service Thursday. 7 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North ft.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Nov 19 -8 00 and 10:45 a m Holy Communion. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). AAL Branch After. 5:00 Youth Choir. 6XX) Hidden Key*. Thursday. Nov. 16 - I 00 Ruth CEDAR CREEY. BIBLE, Cedar Circle; 6:30 Children's Choir; 7 XX) Creek Rd.. 8 nu. South. Pastor Adventures. 7:30 Adult Christmas Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m ; Wor * choir. 8:00 AA. Friday. Nov 17 7:00 Pack Thanksgiving Baskets. ship 1100 a.m.; Evening Service at. Saturday. Nov 18 - 9:00 Deliver 600 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible Thaaktgiving Basket*. 10:00 7XX)p.m. Catechism 2; IXX) Christmas Pro­ gram Reh . 8 00 NA. Tuesday. BARRY CO. CHUtftH OF Nov. 21 - 7:00 Steph. CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Supp-Superv Wednesday. Nov 22 Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ - 10 00 Wordwatcher*. vices: Bible Classes 10 a m.. Wor­ ship II am. Evening Services 6 QUIMBY UNITED p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 METHODIST CHURCH M 79 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. West Pastor Susan Trowbridge Phone 945-2938 BMe Survey on (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 video* in the home. Free Bible Cor­ a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; After respondence QpurscSchool Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 WELCOME CORNERS ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN UNITED METHODIST CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 CHURCH, 3185 N Broadway. McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Father Gale Johnson Vkv Phone Litchfield Phone ( Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard., 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p m. weekdays or all day weekends. 945-5974 Worship Services Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a m Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; — 1928 Book of Common Prayer Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m to 8:00 pm Bible Study. WiRiriifojn, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gasper*. 801 Barber Rd. Hasting* Men** Breakfau will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice Call Mr Stephen Lewis at 945-5365 NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nash ville Father Charles Fisher. Pasior A mission of ft. Rose Catholic Churth. Hastings Sunday Masa 9.30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Doo Rowroe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry, leader tniaiag- The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lak, Odessa WMN FUMBAL HOME Hastings FLIXFA* INCOftFOftATCD of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THf HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLFY PHARMACY "Pruacrlptions" - 118 S Jaffarson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH. Corner State Rd . and Bolt wood Si.. Rev. Daaiel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor. Rev Tod Clark. Youth Pastor Sunday 10 a m. Sunday School. 11 a.m. Morning Worship. 6 p.m. Evening activities. Wednesday 7 p.m. — share groups m various home* Contact church office for mfo. on these Prayer and Bible study at the church THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Psator. Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 am Sunday Children* church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m also. Nursery available for all services Bang the whole family HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Educat»<>n Craig Stapcrt. Musk Coordinator and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcavt of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 a.m.. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m . Worship 11:00 a.m — with child care for infant* and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 8. Youth Fellowship 5»pm WEDNESDAYS Fanu ly Church Night — Prepared light meal 6 00 p.m.. Bible Study and Activities for Kid* 6:45 p.m.. First Wednesday of month n Game Night for all ages THURSDAY Children's Choir 4 00 p m . Youth Handbells 4 30 p m . Adult Hand bell Choir 6:30 p.m . Chancel Choir 7 30 pm Nov 10-17 — U M Men Paper Drive cast end of Kman parking kit Friday. Nos 17 — Swiss sicak dinner and mini bazaar Tuesday. Nov 21 — Com muiuty Thanksgiving Service 7 00 pm at Hope United Methodiu Church - area pasiors and lay pe<> pie participating I ClairJ. nng| COl-UMBUS, OHIO • Clair J. Brog. 93, of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of Middleville, passed away on Sunday November 5. 1995 al Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Ohio. He was born on April 21, 1902 in Middlevil­ le, the son of Henry and Amanda (Steeby) Brog. He was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville Schools, graduating in 1919. He was marred to Dorothy V. Taber on June 24, 1929 at Elkhart, Indiana. They lived in Grand Rapids until 1937 when they moved to Middleville where Clair joined his father. Henry Brog, in the Service Station at M-37 and Main St. Mr. Brog was a member of Middleville United Methodist Church and a Charter member of the Middleville Lions Club. Clair continued as an active Lion until moving to Columbus, Ohio in 1993. His exploits as a calendar salesman with Dorothy, his wife, art unmatched in the history of the club. He was an avid bowler, he sponsored a team in the Hastings League and then Middleville league for nearly 30 years. He lived at Gun Lake from 1943 to 1993 and fished with the best, including Chuck Finkbeiner. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy V. Brog; one son, Ken (Betty) Brog of Richland, Washing­ ton; one daughter, Helen (Charles) Rowe of Tempe, Arizona; one sister, Helen (Ken) Vogel of Michigan Center, six grandchildren, Cheryl (Vic) Volpi, Terry (Jill) Brog, Kim (John) Helmsdoerfer, Karen (David) Schultz, Jim (Holly) Mutiny, Kathy (Ken) Adams; six great grandchildren, Shaun. John. Amanda, Ryan. Kristen, Jacqueline. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday November 8, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville Lions Club. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. |David L. Brauer| JOHNSTOWN TOVNSHIP - David L. Brauer, 40, of Johnstown Township, passed away on Thursday November 9, 1995. He was born on July 20, 1955 in Battle Creek, the sot of Richard David Brauer and Marilyn Lucile (Woodard) Brauer. He attended Hastings Public Schools and graduated from Delton High School. He was formerly employed at Battle Creek Auto Glass and was self-employed building pole bams, currently employed as a welder for Bradford While Corporation in Middleville. He was owner uf Personal Touch Embroidery. Mr. Brauer was an avid hunter and fisher­ man and enjoyed the outdoors. He was married to Kathrvn E. Pierce on December 28, 1974 in Battle Creek. She preceded him in death on November 9, 1995. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dion (Melissa) E. Vrooman of Battle Creek and Heather R. Brauer of Battle Creek; two sons. Richard D. Brauer at home, and David L. Brauer, 11 at home; one granddaughter. Ashley Jennifer Vrooman of Battle Creek; father. Richard D. Brauer of Dowling; mother. Mari­ lyn L. Brauer of Dowling; maternal grand­ mother. Lucile Watson of Dowling; two brothers, Chris Brauer of Bellevue and Mark Brauer of Bellevue; two sisters, Sharie VanTassell of Homer and Debbie Babcock of Dowling; future son-in-law, Kevin J. Ousley of Battle Creek. Funeral Services were held on Monday November 13,1995 al Bachman Hebble Funer­ al Service with Pastor Jeff C. Worden of Hick­ ory Comers Bible Church officiating. Burial was in Banfield Cemetery in Johns­ town Township. Interment at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Richard and David Brauer Trust Fund. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service in Battle Creek. |Jea* C. Gielarowski| HASTINGS - Jean C. Gielarowski, 73, Hast­ ings, passed away on Wednesday November 8, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on February 19,1922 in Chica­ go, Illinois, the daughter of Stanley and Angeline (Pipala) Zurad. She attended Wells School in Chicago. Illinois. She married Joseph N. Gielarowski on May 7, 1949, he passed away on October 2, 1983. Mb. Gielarwoski moved to Hastings in 1951 from Chicago, Illinois. She worked part-time at National Bank of Hastings for 4 years. She was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and an active member of the Church Guilds. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Adele Zurad and a brother, Joseph Zurad. Surviving are two sons, James and wife, Alice Gielarwoski of Hastings, Gregory and wife, Alice Gielarwoski of Grand Blanc; daughter, Cindy and husband. Denny Karmes of Hastings; seven grandchildren; one great grandson; sister, Stephanie Zurad of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday Novem­ ber 11, 1995 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial was in Ml Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Rose School Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Daniel C. Hutchings |Elmer L. Wheeler| MIDDLEVILLE - Daniel C. Hutchings, 24. of Middleville and formerly of Freeport, passed away on Sunday November 12,1995 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was bom on August 24,1971 in Hastings, the son of Daniel & Sure (Sherrington) Hutchings. He was raised in Carlton Township of Barry County and attended the Woodland School. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1990. While in school, he also attended the Hartland Technical Institute in Ionia. He was engaged to be married to Bridget Pinkston on July 20, 1996. Mr. Hutchings was employed at Welton’s Heating & Cooling, Incorporated in Hastings. Hastings - Elmer L. Wheeler, 88, of Hastings, passed away on Monday November 6, 1995 at his residence. He was born on February 9, 1907 in Both­ well Ontario, Canada, the son of John and Nellie (Jaques) Wheeler. He was raised in Marquette and attended Marquette Schools Number 2 and 3. He was married to Hazel Z. Wheeler on September 11, 1933 in Marquette. Mr. Wheeler was employed by the Village of Middleville for six yean and the Thornapple Kellogg Schools of Middleville for over eigh­ teen yean, and sixteen yean as a Bus Driver. He was a member of the Hastings Moore Lodge, Hastings Eagles, and the Rifle Association. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and was Jack of all trades. He was preceded in death by two sons, John V. Wheeler and Lester Lewis Wheeler, his father, John Wheeler, stepfather, Earl Morton; his mother, Nellie Morton; grandson. Dale E. Drake Jr. Surviving are his wife, Hazel 21 Wheeler; three daughters, Rosemarie Wilde of Lowell, Arbutis N. (Dale) Drake of Middleville, Geor­ gia May (Marvin) Dunkleburger of Hastings; three sons, Edward E Wheeler of Florida, Elmer A. Wheeler of Hastings, William L. (Denise) Wheeler of Tennessee; 26 grandchil­ dren; 48 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; one half-brother, Mark (Eunice) Morton of Marquette; one half-sister, Winifred (Ed) Eggleston of Marquette; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Thursday November 9. 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Bruce Stewart officiating. Interment was in Mt Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. He had previously worked for Schulert Heating &. Plumbing in Mulliken and the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings. He was a member of Barry County Conser­ vation Club, Lake Odessa Sportsmen's Club, was an avid ouidoorsman enjoying especially hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Clayton Damren and Ann Sherrington. Surviving are his fiancee, Bridget Pinkston of Middleville; parents, Suze & Daniel Hutch­ ings of Freeport; brother, Eric Hutchings of Freeport; paternal grandfather & wife, Daniel & Betty Hutchings of Missouri; paternal grand­ mother, Doris Hutchings of Battle Creek; several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends; future in-laws, Brian & Sue Pinkston of Portland; future brother-in-.'aw, Stuart Pinkston; future sister-in-law, Sara Pinkston. Funeral Services were held oo Wednesday November 15,1995 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend John Piercefieid officiating. Burial was in the Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township of Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Danield C. Hutchings Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Helen Marie Brown HOWELL - Helen Marie Brown, 60. of Howell, passed away on Friday November 10, 1995. She was born on May 26, 1935 in Kalama­ zoo, the daughter of Kenneth Laberteaux and Constance Cavanaugh. She graduated from Michigan State Univer­ sity with a degree in Education. She moved to Howell from Hastings 27 years ago. Mrs. Brown was an.Elementary Teacher at Southwest Elementary School in Howell for 26 years. She was a member of the St Joseph Catholic Church in Howell. Surviving are three sons, Michael (Judy) Brown of Kalamazoo, Richard (Marilyn) Brown of Howell, David (Jean) Brown of Novi; one daughter, Kathleen (Doug Beltinck) Brown of Ml Pleasant; mother, Constance Laberteaux of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Lyndsey & Emma, Benjamin & William; two sisters, Rita (Jeny) Conrad of Big Rapids and Mary (Bill) Nahikian of Racine, Wisconsin; brother, Tom (Rita) Laberteaux of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Scripture Service was held on Monday November 13, 1995 at MacDonald’s Funeral Home in Howell. Mass was held on Tuesday November 14, 1995 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Gilbert O. Bahrig officiating. Burial was in St Cornelius & Cyprian Cemetery in Bunkerhill Township, Ingham County. Memorial contributions may be made to University of Michigan Transplant Founda­ tion. Envelopes available at MacDonald's Funeral Home. |Glen L. Wagner Sr. | NASHVILLE - Glen L. Wagner Sr., 62, of Nashville, passed away on Sunday November 12, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on April 29, 1933 in Grand Ledge, the son of Louis Henry and Florence (Corwin) Wagner. He attended the Strange School and Potter­ ville School. He married Sarah Sunaway in 1983 after 30 1/2 years of service. Mr. Wagner was a member of (he Local M02 Union and the Maple Grove Bible Qmrch. He enjoyed bunting, fishing, stamp collect­ ing and allthc neighborhood kids, especially during Halloween. , He was an avid CB’er known as “Blabber­ mouth and Curly" and attended all the CB Coffeebreaks and Jamborees. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Louis and Florence Wagner; stepfather, Richard Elliston; sister, Myrtie Munchback. Surviving are his wife, Sarah; daughters, Kathryn Morgan of Charlotte, Glenna Wallace of Charlotte and Martinna (Keith) Fox of Hast­ ings; sons, Glen (Marilyn) Wagner, Jr. of Nashville and Fred (Gail) Wagner of Hastings; 15 grandchildren; 2-1/2 great grandchildren; brothers, Richard Elliston of Charlotte and Clarence Elliston of Florida; sisters, Kathryn Anderson of Florida and Dorothy Phifer of Charlotte. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday November 15, 1995 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville with Pastor George Gay officiating. Burial was in Wilcox Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genter Funeral Home in Nashville. Kathryn Elaine Brauer (Pierce) JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Kathryn ’■Kathy" Elaine Brauer (Pierce), 37, of Johns­ town Township, passed away on Thursday November 9, 1995. She was born on September 5,1958 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Marion Arnold Pierce and Charlotte A. (Collins) Pierce. She attended Delton-Kellogg High School for most of her schooling, received her GED degree in 1994 from Lakeview High School. She moved from Battle Creek to Johnstown Township area in 1969. Mrs. Brauer was a homemaker most of her life. She was a self-contractor for "Threads" in Middleville for 6 years, started a new business with husband at home as a seamstress, called “Personal Touch Embroidery". She attended Bedford Bible Church when younger. She enjoyed working on crafts, was an experienced seamstress, enjoyed watching her son play baseball, always involved with her family and home, enjoyed making apple pies, fudge and homemade bread especially. She was married on December 28, 1974 in Battle Creek to David Lee Brauer. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dion (Melissa) E. Vrooman of Battle Creek and Miss Heather R. Brauer of Battle Creek; two sons, Richard D. Brauer, at home and David L. Brauer II, at home; one granddaughter, Ashley Jennifer Vrooman of Battle Creek; mother, Charlotte A. (Collins) Pierce of Delton; father, M. Arnold Pierce of Delton; one sister, Marcha A. Garn of Battle Creek; two brothers, George A. Pierce of Delton and Marc A. Pierce of Delton; paternal grandmother, Jean A. PackerPierce of Dowling; maternal grandmother, Ethel M. Scherer-Collins of Marshall; future son-in-law, Kevin J. Ousley of Battle Creek. Funeral Services were held on Monday November 13,1995 at Bachman Hebble Funer­ al Service with Pastor Jeff C. Worden of Hick­ ory Corners Bible Church officiating. Burial was in Banfield Cemetery in Barry County. Interment at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Richard and David Brauer Trust fund. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service in Battle Creek. Rev. Kennard B. Schaibly ; EDMORE - Reverend Kennard B. Schaibly, 83, of Edmore and formerly of Woodland, passed away on Sunday November 5, 1995 at State College, Pennsylvania. He was bom on March 29, 1912 in Wood­ land, the son of the late John Henry and Climena D«ac Durkee Schaibly. He was married to Thelma I. South. He earned a Master of Education degree from the University of Michigan, a BA from Huntington College in Indiana and was an accredited Minister with the Church of the United Brethren in Christ He Pastored chur­ ches in Alma, Casco ana Chicora. He was a high school English Teacher and Administrator in the Michigan communities of Hopkins, Shepherd, Woodland and in Edmore for 18 yean. He enjoyed accompanying Youth Instrumental performances for competition and concert. He retired from teaching in 1972 from the Montabella Community School. After retirement he Pastored for 10 yean at the Millbrook United Methodist Church. From youth, he began playing the piano in church, and after retirement, continued as pianist and organist for services at the Edmore Church of God and most recently for Blanchard/Pine River United Methodist Church. He accom­ panied Bible School in Remus for 19 years. He was a member of Kilpatrick United Brethren in Chnst Church, NEA, The Mont­ calm Public Employee's Credit Union, and the Montabella Ministerial Association. Surviving are his wife, Thelma of State College; daughter, Iva Dane Blood of State College, Pennsylvania; son, John Schaibly of San Diego, California; brother, George Schaib­ ly of Woodland; six grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews of the Hesterly and Schaibly families. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday November 18, 1995 at 3:00pm at the Faith United Methodist Church in Edmore. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to your place of worship or the Montabel­ la Ministerial Association Food Bank. Box 238, Edmore. Ml 48829. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 16, 1995 — Page 7 Lake Odessa NEWS Washbums to mark 65th anniversary Mr and Mrs Lewis Washbum, formerly of Kalamazoo, and Gun Lake. Middleville and now of Big Pine Key. Fla., celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Oct. 18. 1995 They have three children (Shirley and Jay Kulp of Big Pine Key. Fla.. Betty Washb**mSpore and Bill of Hastings and Richard and Priscilla Washbum of Kalamazoo. They have seven grandchildcn. 12 great grandchildren, one great grandchild, one great uep grand child, and one great great step grandchild. Their family is all very proud of them and if you wish to send them a card, their address is: Lucille and Lewis Washbum. Rt #1. Box 609 Hollennch Dr . Big Pine Key. Ha. 33043. Rodney Rell Bums. Middleville and Rebecca Josephine Spurting. Middleville. Marcos Garcia. Delton and Trina Lynn Kingsbury. Delton. Gerald Louis Wyant. Middleville and Suzanne Margaret Brouwer. Middleville. Luke Eugene Haywood. Hastings and Renee Jean Robertson. Middleville. LEGAL NOTICES: Reed-Healy engagement told Jim and Darlene Cowham of Lacey are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Katrina Mane Reed to Jason Todd Healy, the son of Benjamin and Pamela Healy of Dowling. The bride-elect is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School. She is employed at Cellular One of Kalamazoo The prospective groom is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School He is employed at D and S Machine Repair of Hastings A wedding dale has not vet been set. Cooleys celebrate 50th anniversary On Sunday. Nov. 3. 1995 the Cooleys celebrated a 50ih wedding anniversary dinner with relatives. After dinner the host, Don Randall and his sislrt Marilyn and husband Uoyd Nyland and Don Cooley, served non­ alcoholic beverage, grape juice and cake. Mc-lc and Hazel were mamed Nov. 3, 1945. Merle is 92 and Hazel is 88. 50 very good years, together. The calendar said we would have Indian summer Nov. 13-18 Snow. ram. cold winds and ckmds hardly fit the description of that autumnal respite Monday. Nov. 20. is the monthly date for brush pickup by village trucks. The community Thanksgiving service will be Wednesday. Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church on Veite Road. Wednesday. Nov. 22. is the monthly time for immunization at Fellowship Hall in the program schedule of Ionia County Health Department Local crafters are putting the final touches on their wares in preparation for Christmas Round the Town Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24 and 25. Maps will be available at each stop showing the proximity of each slop to the next. The Depot Museum is included. Each stop is to have a door prize. The depot prize will be a bunting. At Fellowship Hail, lunch will be served as Central church's fall meal event and bake sale Also, the VFW will serve lunch. The “Give Thanks" concert is to be al the high school at 7 p.m. Saturday night. Nov. 18. featuring the Firman family and the musical group Lie Capitalaires On Saturday. Nov. 18 there is an astronomical event to note. Venus. Jupiter and Man will be within two degrees of each other. This occurred back in 1991 and will not happen again until the year 2152. This con­ verging will be visible low in the southwest at dusk. Venus will be to the lower left of Jupiter and a faint Mars will be visible through binoculars to the upper left of the brighter two. This same phenomenon occurred in the year 2 B.C. so it is possible that this produced the Star of Bethlehem. On the same day, the Leonid Meteor Shower is likely to peak in the predawn hours. Given a clear day. there is a spectcular event to witness before sunup and another at dusk. Friends on the weekend were notified of the death Saturday of Robert Gierman. This bachelor, who attained the age of 86. had in eartier years, but after his retirement from an Ionia manufacturing firm as an electrician, climbed the heathclad hills of Scotland, had visited other countries in Europe, visited Mexico, trawled for days with no luggage and had made possible the visits of an Indian doctor here. Because of his pen-friendship with two men in India he became •uncle" to many Dr Ram Kishora and Elias Peters were his chief Indian friends, but he had been visited by others of their fair'lies. He was very intense about the importance of every human being memoralized in stone and spent countless hours in Ionia and Lansing seeking names of those tndigettts who died in the two county poor-houses in Ronald Township and al the newer home on Riverside Drive in Berlin Township. Painted wooden signs at each spot now list those whose misfortunes in life brought them to life and death as public wards. Gierman was equally dedicated to historic prcserva'xm and libraries He was a benefactor to both At one time be was a member of five historical societies He put muscle to the task, especially at the Blanchard House Funeral services were held at St. Johns on Nov 3 for Janice Lockwood Pyle. 57. an employee of the Michigan Department of Education. Her survivors include her husband and siblings of whom one is Mrs. Wes (Nan­ cy ) Sensiba of Charlton Park Road and cousin David (Barbara) Smith of Brown Road. Lake Odessa The foundation is in place for yet another new home on Martin Road between M-43 and Jordan Road adjacent to the pine plantings where there was gravel excavation back in the years when the Sissions lived next south. Another site in the preparation stage is on south Tasker Road south of Vedder Road Scott and Suk Palmatier and children Jamie and Michelle have moved into the Ray Greene home, which they purchased. A new drive has been put in south of their house to lead to a building site farther back from the road. So the new house will be highly visible from Vedder Road Delos and Sue Johnson had to curtail their visit to their mother. Mrs. Fern Shipp in Ohio, because of damage to their house on the Boulevard when high winds tore the electrical service away. Due to the loss of electricity, they lost the contents of their freezer and refrigerator The seed corn company which now is occu­ pant of some of the buildings on M-43 beyond Woodbury, which was formerly Hough Bros., is now expanding into a large pole building. The company manages test plots for their variety of corn. A church merger is taking place between two local congregations of the Church of Christ. The West Scbcwa Church on Knoll and Goddard roads will be retained as the ongoing congregation Members of the Lake Odessa Church of Christ will join them The new pastor in Sebewa is Rev. McNeil. The building on Tupper Lake Street has been used for church purposes, but space h^> been rented for school purposes of Lakewood Community Education, with the Teen Age Parents program based there. The building previously had been built by and used for a commercial enterprise Steve and Kellie Stanger have purchased the Palmatier home on Fourth Avenue. Some of the previous owners have been Cusack, Mungia. Vojtech, Olmstead and much earlier Yonkers The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Thursday evening with President John Waite announcing the final plans for Christmas Round the Town. Nov. 24 and 25. Sharon Blanchard of Saranac, who is part Horn indun. was the speaker. She related 'Aime of her family background with inclusion of members of other tribes She had attended a school for military offspring since her father was in the Army, whereas her friends from church all went to the Indian school. Her hus­ band is from the suburban Grand Rapids area She brought along s me pottery and an authentic dress made for her. Her maternal grandfather was a carver of Cochina dolls. She nude fry bread on the premises so those attending had samples during refreshment time. Lake Odessa's Dean Hyde of Darby Road is the manger of the Middleton plant of Michigan Agricultural Commodities The larger firm has four facilities in Michigan and six in Canada The newest addition to the hamlet in Gratiot County is a new 670.000-bushel storage bin built during the summer It is 112 feet high and 100 feet in diameter. Despite this huge addition, the site has a mound of com that is probably the length of a football field, covered with white plastic. That would make a lot of com flakes' The total capacity of all the bins u 1 *6 million bushels, aside from the on-ground storage, which is a temporary measure The Grand Trunk Western Railroad went out of business on this Greenviiie-to-Ashley line years ago. but is now owned by private grain elevator owners About 98 percent of this shipping is by rail The customer list is about 300 farms served by eight employees. Jackie Mattson and baby Darian were guests of honor at a shower Monday night in the lounge of Central United Methodist Church. The Rails to Trails debate is surfacing in Clinton County, since the Grand Trunk has tom up its rails across the count) The St. Johns Reminder recently earned an article on the topic Mans individuals who own property along a rail line believe that when the corridor is deemed abandoned by the Intcistate Com mercic Commission, the property reverts to the landowner adjacent to the railbcd. However, this is nearly always contrary to the present state and federal laws. One Vermont couple carried their case to the U.S Supreme Court and lost In 1983 the National Trail Systems Act allows the government to keep such comdors available for future public use including the developing of a rail trail. This policy is called "rail banking." This issue is complicated by the ways which railroad companies came into possession of the land. Sometimes the govern­ ment gave land to railroads to spur developnicnt in (he 1800s. In other cases the com­ panies bought land from private owners. In yet another instance, the companies bought easements with the understanding that the land would revert if the rail line ceased to operate. Titles, deeds and other records arc imperative for private owners to buy their land back. A trail extending south from Big Rapids along the old perc Marquette line is now in operation. Please Support Your United Way. o UnBBdWBy Reaching Those Who Need Help Touching Us All?* ______________________________________________ - Come Inside County o< Barry pubucaton notice Dacaaaed Estate File No n-21744.se Estate o4 Denise Ann Krouse. Social Security No. 364-62-6246 TO Alt INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: NOTICE A hearing will be held on November 30 1995 at 2:00 p.m. in the probate courtroom. 220 W Court Ratings. M.cb.gon before Judge Richard H. Show, or* the petition of Robert I. Byington re­ questing that Robert I. Byington be appointed per­ sonal representative of Denise Ann Krouse, who lived at 512 E. Walnut. Hastings Michigan and who died 9/29/95 Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that ths estate will. then, be assigned to entitled persons appearing of Oct. 23. 1995 Kim E. Davidson (P48625) 520 Seymour lensing. Mi 48933 (517) 372 7710 Robert L. Byington 222 W. Apple Street Hastings Ml 49058 (411)945-9557 Kiwania Club presents a... (11/16) NOTICE TMC RESIDENTS OF BARffY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: CASE NO SP 18 95 - Community Action Agon cy of South Control Michigan (applicant). Barry County, (property owner) LOCATION o*' the south of Nashville Rd bet­ ween River and McKeown Rds. in Sec. 27. Hostings PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit to construct a Hood Start preschool building and associated land uses MEETING DATE November 27. 1995 TIME: 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and low Building ot 220 West Court Si Hastings Michigan interested persons desiring Io present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard al the above mentioned time and place. Site inspection of the above described property will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons in terestod m accompanying tU group should contact the Planning Office The special use application is available lor public inspection ot the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of I a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plonn mg Office at 948 4830 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary Ou« iliary aids and services, such as signers for the heormg impaired and audio topes of printed materials being considered ot the meeting to in­ dividuals with disability at the meeting hearing Upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the following Michael Brown County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948 4891 Nancy I Boersma Barry County Clerk (11/16) WORLD TRAVEL SERIES Narrated by... Cole in Person “Canadian Maritime” Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, Nov. 17*7 PM Hastings Central School Auditorium before the Kiudnis Travel Series Shou and al intermission — Enjoy the music of... KEN BOHN Welcome to the Pennock Family Birthing Center. Our Family Birthing Center is comprised of 7 LDRP (labor, delivery. recovery and postpartum) rooms, each with a private bath and shower, and its own operating suite for C-sections. All of the surroundings are state-of-the-art and designed with your comfort in mind. We offer obstetrical specialists, a comprehensive high-tech nursery with immediate access to neonatologists and perinatologists, sibling visitation, rooming in, anesthesia choices including epidurals and the option of VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). The Pennock Family Birthing Center ... where the smallest patient is of the greatest concern. at the organ (ADULTS) (SruMNTS! ® PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W Green St. • Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 16. 1995 testing if an individual tests negative at 12 months. "If the test results are unclear, seek con­ sultation with a specialist who can perform other tests for antibodies or the virus itself ” LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICt Of MORTGAGE FOUKCLOGUM SALE DEFAULT having b«»n mod« in tha condition* of o certain real estate mortgage mode and ex­ ecutive on Moy 14 1993 by TONI JO STEEN a* mortgagor to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., an Indiana Corporation, os mortgagee, and recorded on May 21. 1993. in the Office of the Register of Deed* of Barry County Michigan, in Liber 572 of Mortgage* on page 406. on which mor­ tgage there i> claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of thi* notice $51,032.89 for principal and $1,492.26 for interest and no legal or equitable proceeding having been instituted to recover the debt or ony port of the debt secured by the mor­ tgage. and the power of *ole in the mortgage con toined having become operative by reason of such default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday December 7. 1995. ot 2:00 o'clock Eastern Standard Time in the afternoon of said day. inside the East entrance of the County Courthouse, in the City of Hosting*. Michigan, that being one of the place* of holding the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry in the State of Michigan the land* and premise* described in said mortgage will be offered for sole and sold to the h^he*t bidder ot public sale for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and un­ paid upon the mortgage, together with the legal cost* and charge* of sole, including the statutory attorney fee. The premises to be sold al said sale are situated kt the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry. Stole of Michigan, and described as follows. All of the West 1/2 of the Southwest fractional quarter containing fifty seven ocre* of lend, more or less, six ond five one hundredth* acres off the South end rf the Northwe*t fractional quarter west of the lake: all in Section fifteen. Town one North. Range eight West, also twenty three acres of land off the East side of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section sixteen bounded on the Wetf side by the Battle Creek ond Hosting* rood being Town one North. Range eight West, ex cept commencing ot the Northwest corner of said Section fifteen thence South dong the West Sec­ tion line, one hundred thirty seven rods: thence East to the shore of long lake; thence Nor fheatferly along the shore line of the lake to the North section lino; thence West along the North section line of said section to the place of booinn ing Also excepting ony portion of the above described property lying within the recorded plat of Vai Pine* Acre* according to the recorded plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plat* on page 70. The period of Hr*e for redemption shall be one (I) year from the <iate of *ole Dated Octobe« A. 1995 BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC By: David L. Zebell Humbarger and Zebell. P C. 110 Comerko Building Bottle Creek. Mi 49017 (11/30) Telephone (616)962-7585 RUTLAND CMAfTTEK TOWNSHIP Noverr ber B. 1995 Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. Present. House. Bradley. Palmer. Hansford. Munjoy. Bedford. Edwards. Representatives from KCC. Nederveld Associates and one resident Approved appointment of Gary Moore Io PZ Commission for a term of three years. Reports of Treasurer ond Bldg. Adm. received and placed on file. Approved 1 % penalty of late property taxes. Informational praMMtattan from KCC Vouchers in the amount of $13854.54 approved for payment. Adjournment at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards. Supervisor (11/16) PURSUANT TO SECTION 16B2 OF TITLE IB OF THE UNTIED STATES CODE, YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN AT­ TEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by ESTHER RUPR*GHT. a single woman to SURR FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee dated 9 15 94 and recorded on 9-15-94 in Liber 614 on page 815. County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by said AAortgogee Io DAVID W DOLAN DDS TRUSTEE DAVID W, DOLAN DDS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 3-23-90 by on assignment dated 9-15-94 and recorded on 9.15-94 in Liber 614. on page 923 Barry County Record* Michigan on which mortgage there i* claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED ANO NINETY NINE 16 100 Dollars ($237,899.) 6). including interest at 17% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor•cage ond the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage w» । be foreclosed by o sale of the mortgaged premises or some port of them ot public vendue ot the Barry County Co- 'thouse in Hostings Michigan, at 2 00 o clock p.m. on December 7. 1995. Said premise* ore situated in Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described o* Located in Baltimore Township. Barry County. State of Michigan, A parcel of land in the Northeast I 4, Section 14. Town 2 North Range 8 West described a* com­ mencing at the North I /4 post of Sectton 14 for place of beginning thence East 20 Rod*, thence South 16 Rods; thence West 20 Rod* thence North 16 Rod* to Point of Beginning. Also that port of Section 14. Town 2 North. Range 8 West described as Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of said Section 14. thence South along the North-South 1 /4 line 379.00 feet to the point of beginning thence East, parallel with the East-West 1/4 line of said Section 14. 100.00 feet; thence North. 68 degree* 59 minute* East 246 feet; thence East 207.28 feet, thence South 210.00 feet, thence West 537 28 feet to the North South 14 line, thence North 121 feet to the point of beginning. Also beginning at a point on the North ond South 1/4 line of Section 14. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, distant 264.00 feet South of the North I/4 post of said section; thence East parallel with the North line of sod section 330 00 feet, thence south parallel with soid North ond South 1 4 line. 26 00 feet; thence South 68 degree* 59 minute* West. 246 00 feet thence Westerly 100 feet more or less to a point on said North ond South 1 /4 line, distant 115 00 feet South of the place of beginning Subject to an eotemeni over the Westerly 33 feet for public highway purpose*. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.2341a. in which cose the redemption period shell be 30 days from the dote of tuch sole Dated October 6 1995 David W Dolan DDS TRUSTEE DAVID W DOLAN TRUSTEE REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 3 23 90 Assignment of Mortgagee MICHAEL M. GRAND. Attorney*. Suite 264W 31731 Northwestern Hwy Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (11/16) All members present ond 7 citlien*. Agenda approved. Minutes approved os read. Report* of Committee* presented Recommended toning change from A R to C-l. Iond Use Pion Advisory Committee appointed Approved vouchers in amount of $14,967.41. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Barbara Earl (11/16) NOTICE: Revised CENA class schedule. Class starts 11/27/95 and runs through 12/8/95. Apply in per­ son between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. No phone calls please. of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week bi« Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, MI BANNER Cal... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE EOE DAVENPORT COLLEGE Offers Convenient Winter Classes Starting January 8! — Classes Held at Hastings High School 520 W. South Street Hour* Section Number Time, Course Title ACC 201 PRIN ACCOUNTING 1 4 50 4019 6:00-9 25PM T MGT 141 INTRO TO BUSINESS 4.50 4020 6 00- 9:25PM M SOC213 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 4 50 4018 6 00- 9:25PM W To save SI00, ask about our off-campus Adult Grant Program Talking to Dad Dear Ann l-anders: It has been said that youth is wasted on the young, and in many cases. I’m sure this is true I am glad the wisdom of an older co-worker woke me up. If I can do the same for some of your readers, it will be a gift they can use today and every day. till the days are no more. I was young (age 25) and just married. On my way to lunch. 1 was rambling on to a friend about how annoyed I was by my dad s loo-frequent phone calls, especially when he rattled on about trivia and things I had no in­ terest in. There was silence in the car as my friend slowed down. I could see him fighting back tears as he delivered a heartfelt message that 1 have never forgotten My friend asked me how it would feel if the phone didn't ring anymore. He told me how my heart would hurt and how that pain would be one of the hardest to put to rest. I grew up that moment and understood what he meant. I thought about that message every day until my dad passed away. To this day, I thank my friend for that lesson. That night and every night after. I shared a phone call with my dad — sometimes brief, sometimes long, but he heard my voice, and that is what mat­ tered. It's been nine months since Dad passed way. and believe me. Ann. I would give anything if that phone would ring so 1 could talk to him just one more time. — Peter in Plainview. N.Y. Dear Peter: You have written a letter that is sure to send millions of sons and daughters GIRL, Nicole Rene’ Gulch was born on Oct. 12. 1995 at Metropolitan Hospital to Walter and Beth Gulch of Caledonia. She weighed 7 pounds. 12 ounces and was 19 inches lon^ Proud grandparents arc Bruce and Phyllis Fountain of Middleville. Ed Gulch of Baldwin and Eleanor Villerot of South Lyon. BOY, Jake Draven Smith born Oct. 22. 1995 at Butterworth Hospital to James and Laura Smith of Middleville. He was bom at 7:21 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 19 in­ ches long. Proud grandparents arc Mike Muday of Delton. Kathy Muday of Dowling and Gloria Smith of Hastings. GIRL. Jordan Ann bom at Hospital al 1:33 p.m. on Oct. John and Lenora Eash of weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 Metropolitan 25. 1995 to Middleville, inches long GIRL, Kali Louise, bom at Pennock Hospital at 11:10 a.m. on Nov. 1. 1995 to Krishna Holroyd and Pete Gregg of Shelbyville, weighing 6 lbs. 12% ozs. and 19% inches long. GIRL, Michelle Victoria, bom al Communi­ ty Hospital. Battle Creek on Oct. 20 at 9:20 p.m. to Steve and Vicky (Thompson) Holwett. weighing 5 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19% in­ ches long. Mccll Number Davenport College Dear Ann Landers: My husband and 1 at­ tended a funeral for the mother of a male friend of his. This friend is married and has several children. Both my husband and his friend arc in their late 40s In an emotional moment, the man whose rrxxhcr had died embraced my husband and kissed him on the lips. I was shocked and of­ fended by this and just stood there embarrass­ ed. wondering who had seen it and what they thought. I later asked my husband about it. and he said it was a Mason thing. Both men are members of the Masonic Order At the time. I accepted this explanation, but I am still con­ fused and doubtful. I have shared some emotional experiences with women friends over the years but have never kissed them on the lips. Will you please comment? Is this a Masonic thing, or was he trying to put one over on me? — Still Wondering in St. Louis. Dear St. Louise: 1 checked with the Masons, the Elks, the Kiwams and the Rotarians. None of them kiss each other on the lips. It may be a local custom, but it is definitely not national. I would not make any blanket assumptions based on that one occurrence, but sou might be alert to other signs of "Masonic brotherhood" your husband exhibits in the future. BOY. Darnel Kenneth bom at Pennock Hospital at 4:01 a.m. on Nov. 1. 1995 to James and Jennifer Sprague of Hastings, weighing 7 lbs. 3% ozs. and 20% inches long. SCHEDULE Credit Male bonding? Broken lamp straight to the telephone at some time during the next 12 hours. AT&T should love you. Thank you on behalf of all the dads whose lives you have made just a little bit brighter because you took the time and trouble to write. Gem of the Day: People who stand in front of the refrigerator and don't know what they want aren't really hungry They just want something that tastes good. (This Gem is the result of home research). How many tests? Dear Ann Landers: I am in desperate need of the truth. Recently, my boyfriend died of AIDS I took the test, and my results were negative. 1 know I have to lake the test again in six months. My question to you is this: If I test negative for one year, is there any chance of testing positive five or 10 years down the road? The counselor adv ised me that the test was accurate and that if I tested negative after a year, it would mean I hadn't caught the virus from my boyfriend. However. I have been told by others that the virus can hide in your system and you will not test positive for years. That means I must take the test every year for the rest of my life. Please consult your experts so 1 can know the truth and stop torturing myself about this. — Confused in N.Y. Dear Confused: 1 checked with one of the country 's most respected authorities on AIDS. Jerome Groopman. M.D.. Recanati professor of immunology. Harvard Medical School. Here is his response: "The current tests for HIV are highly ac­ curate. The false negative rate is less than I in 1.000 "More than 90 percent of people who are infected with the AIDS virus will test positive three months after exposure. 99.9 percent will test positive al six months and at 12 months, it’s 100 percent. There is no need for yearly Dear Ann Landers; 1 am a 15-ycar-old girl who needs your advice. My 11-year-old brother invited his friend. "Tim.” to go with him to my grandmother's house Grandma has a pool table, and there's an old Mamedglass Tiffany lamp above it Tim and my brother were playing pool when Tim got rowdy and started tossing the pool ball up in the air. It hit the $800 Tiffany lamp and broke it. Tim didn't offer to pay for it. and even if he had. I'm sure he could not afford to replace it himself. I don’t know if he told hts parents, but 1 doubt that he did. His mom would have said something right away. It will be difficult to repair the lamp, and even if Grandma can find a craftsman who is able to do it. the lamp will never be the same. My mother and I disagree on how this situa­ tion should be handled. We would appreciate your opinion — Older Sister in Oregon Dear Sis: Tim’s mother should be told about the accident Either you or your mother should call her and ask if Tim is OK — after all. be may have cut himself on the broken glass. If she is a woman of integrity. she will offer to pay to have the lamp repaired — or replace it. In any case, Tim should not get off scotfree He should do chores to cam money to help pay for the repair or the replacement' Or it should come out of his allowance if he gets one. Gem of the Day (Credit Bennett Cerf): H.L. Mencken, acid-tongued curmudgeon, sent rejection slips that were unique, if nothing else. One of my favorites rend as follows: "Mr. Mencken has just entered a Trappist monastery in Kentucky He left Mrict instructions that no mail should be forwarded. We return the enclosed for your archives " Forget io save some of your favorite Ann Landers columns ? ‘'Nuggets and Doozies '' is the answer. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers, P. O. • Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In­ Canada. send. $6.25.) Woodland NEWS hu Catherine Lucas NEWS NEWS NEWS NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Course Ann Landers For information please call 1-800-632-9569 or 451-3511 NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 <_________ _ __________ / The Kilpatrick Women's Missionary Fellowship (from left) Olive Sowles. Hi Id red Chase, Evelyn Goodrich, Bonnie Norton and Lillian Vandecar. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Guest Reporter Winter hit with a vengeance on Saturday. Nov. II. causing many cancellations and a great many accidents. It became very cold and snowy after raining very hard on Friday. This made traveling quite a challenge in the area. The Women’s Missionary Fellowship of the Kilpatrick Church held their monthly meeting Wednesday. Nov. 8. There was a good tur­ nout for the luncheon served by the group, with Hildred Chase as the hostess. This lun­ cheon is held on the second Wednesday each month and the cost is a free-will offering. Everyone is welcome to come for lunch and some good fellowship. Kilpatrick Church held a Thanksgiving Din­ ner Saturday. Nov. ||. at 6 p.m. in the fellowship room of the church. Hal and Nell Stannard were planning to entertain Manin and Ella Kantner at dinner on Friday night. Nov 10. and were headed north on M-66. planning to cal at the Comer Landing. About one mile north of the in­ tersection of M-50 and M-66 they were hit by a very large deer. It hit the roof and the wind­ shield of Hal s Lincoln No one was seriously hurt, but Manin had a lot of glass over him and a few cuts and scratches. The car was much worse for the in­ cident It was raining very hard, but the peo­ ple at the gas station helped to get the car covered with plastic to keep the interior dry and Bob Crockford came to the rescue The foursome ended up having dinner al the Woodland Towne House The car is currently in the body shop being repaired. No report on the condition of the deer Manin Kantner was scheduled for surgery Wednesday. Nov 15. at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Marlene Jemison is still in Lansing General She developed a case of pneumonia, which set her recovery hack a bit. while she is Mill very weak, she is doing better now Zion Lutheran Church held its Thanksgiv­ ing offering meeting on Sunday. Nov 12. The program was about domestic violence awareness The speaker gave a very infor­ mative program w ith a display of information and responses of victims of violence Aiding victims of violence and teaching aware.iess is the project of the Women s Missionary Association. i Lakewood Habitat for Humanity members are looking for volunteer help on the house they arc building in the Lakewood area. If you would like to help, call Dee Manshum at 367-4470 The Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society had a good turnout Nov. 9 for a program done by Sharon Blanchard about her Hopi Indian ancestors. She made ’’fry bread" for the group to try and had some Indian Crafts to demonstrate. The society will be joining "Christmas Round the Town" again this year. The depot will be open and there will be a bake sale and crafts for sale there. The annual Community Thanksgiving Ser­ vice will be held on Thursday evening. Nov. 23. at 7 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, Following the service, there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments will he served There will be a memorial service for Ken­ nard Schaibly. who passed away on Nov. 5. The service will be in Edmore on Nov, 18. at 1 p.m. There was a dinner held at Cunningham s Acre on Sunday. Nov. 12. for the benefit of Lakewood Community Ambulance, which is based in Woodland. There was a very good turnout for this benefit dinner. After a couple of car mishaps, both of which worked out miraculously for her. Cathy Lucas arrived tn Atlanta She ha* been put in touch with the necessary doctors who will oversea her future care. Il appears that she will have surgery again at 3 p.m. Tues­ day. Nov. 21 She is enjoying her grand­ children She celebrated her birthday Sunday. Nov. 5. with them al a dinner at a Red Lobster. Wc will try to keep you pilled *»n her state of health and share some of her let­ ters with you. To get notices about upcoming events. I need to have them at least one week in ad ­ vance Sending me your programs and bulletins also would help to assure that wc get the information in the column To have your items included in the Woodland News column, call me at 945-5471 evenings and Monday. There is an answering machine on this line, as well as on my work number on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 948-4881. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 16, 1995 — Page 9 Army Nurses Corps in World War I lpar. m by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Stella M. Parrott was bom in Woodland, Barry County, the daughter of Layfayette and Evah Haight Parrott, on Jan 14. 1888 She graduated from nurses' training as a registered nurse on Nov. 29. 1912. She joined the Reserve Army Nurses Corps and was call­ ed to active duty on June 10. 1918. She took the oath of office on June 24. 1918, and reported for duty to the Hospital Air Service Flying School at Fort Sill. Okla She was sent to Nurse’s Mobilization Sta­ tion. New York City, on Sept. 9. 1918. She was issued an insurance policy for $10,000 at the cost of $7 per month The sum of $25 per month was allotted to her mother. Evah L. Parrott, of Woodland. On Sept 25. 1918. she embarked from Hobokan. N.J.. for Europe. She was assigned to Brest for temporary duty and then to Rimaucourt (Dept. Haute Marne) on Oct. 5. 1918. She wrote home in October 19)8 a» follows France, Oct. 26 “I am sitting in the dark or half dark trying to write. Have to have lights dimmed on ac­ count of air raids. But don’t think there is much danger back here, yet wc have to be careful. “Just got your letters this evening, one mailed Sept. 27 and on Sept. 30. You can never know how good a letter looks until you get in some place like this. I never was so glad to get a letter. Letters will probably come now. it takes a little less than four weeks. We are all wild when the mail comes. "Wish the boys could get theirs as regular as we do. Of course, those that are stationed in certain places get theirs the same as we do. but when they are moving around from place io place they have to wait quite a while, but eventually it reaches them. "Went over to the little village today but can't get much there. Could buy more in Warnerville (Barry County, Mich.) French villages are not like those in the U.S.A. But there isn't much that I need, only we like to get a few things extra to eat . We arc not used to French eatables and they don't look real good to us. "France is so different from the U.S., that one who has never seen it can’t imagine very much what it is like. The villages look just like the pictures we see in the magazines. "Well. 1 haven’t much to write, its the same thing every day. It is gening quite chilly here, the leaves are beginning to fall, ft b so damp that one notices the cold. Oct. 31, 1918 "We have had four days of sunshine, something surely must be wrong. It surely seems good. We are having hard frost now and the nights are cold. "Just learned that Karl Faul (also of Woodland) was in this village about two days ago. or least his regiment was. They are on their way to the front. The infantry of that division has been at the front quite a while. V>. 3 ft drrtiftrutF nf Ikgwiratiint nf Nums Stair nf State fHtrliujan Michigan. of Received for RecoU lbc_____ ______ D. 19X2 Couoty Clerk. has ijlfillcd the requirements of Act Number Three Hundred and Nineteen, Laws of Michigan for the year Nineteen Hundred and Nine, governing the registration of Nurses, and has been duly registered in accordance therewith, and is now entitled to be styled and known as a Krghlrrrh Nuror. In Testimony Whereof, Wc hereunto subscribe our names and affix the Seal of the "Hope you arc all feeling fine and will save the fatted calf until I get home, for 1 can sure appreciate it. Would like to have a little time though before we go home so that wc can sec Italy and the principal cities of this part of the world. Have plenty of money if only 1 had the time. However. I won't feel bad if they just let us go home before long. But am getting more used to the conditions here and it doesn’t seem so bad now. France, Nos. 11. 1918 “Received a letter (Nov 6. dated Oct. 14) yesterday. It was a good newsy letter, jum write aoy old thing, for I'd rather have a letter from home than have you send me a thousand dollars. Maybe it’s because J don't need the money. I hope I get a chance to spend some before 1 come home "Now that peace is almost certain and our boys can slop fighting. I'm not so anxious as I was. It’s not a pleasant thing to see the boys go»ng back to the front, especially those who have been up there. It really isn’t so tad here, but of course it is very muddy and is damp and chilly. When the sun shines it is very nice. The hills are beautiful now and it would be very nice if one w as touring the country with a good automobile. But one sees very few automobiles, except those used by the officers. "We are on a main highway and it is one continuous stream of trucks, automobiles and motorcycles. Believe me. Ring Lardner was right. A pedestrian doesn't stand much show in this country. The speed limit is the best a machine can do. The roads are very fine. Looks like concrete and stone. "We are not having to work very hard. In fact, there are not many patients here now. and those that we have are not very sick. Most of them are up and ready to go home the first chance they get. "Well! We have heard that at last, the war is really over. I’m so glad, but the boys take it as a matter of fact." Stella M. Parrott Am. Base Hosp. No. 64. AM. Expc'd Forces. France. A.P.O. 919 Following the armistice, she was transfer­ red to Camp Hospital No. 91 at Kcrhuon, ar­ riving there April 7. 1919. She left there on April 30. 1919. to return to the United Stales, staying al Hotel Albert. New York City, to wait further orders. YOUR Will ffinunly (ELrrkfl (Urrtifiratr state of LUNG DISEASE Michigan. ) Couwty or Bambt. Oak ot Mid County, ) Do irrrbg Irrttfg that IS A WAY TO CONQUER MMMCAM LUNC AMOC1ATK» within is a true and correct copy ot Certificate ol Registration lUNG-USA * On May 4. 1919. she was relieved from ac­ tive duty in the military service and proceeded home to Woodland. Her sister. Florence E. Parrott, was also a nurse, registered on Jan. 18. 1912. Her obituary slates thai she also served with the Army Nurses Corps overseas, but this could not be documented at this time. The Pamxt sisters lived on and operated the family farm on the northern outskirts of the village of Woodland They had a large peony garden on lhe front of the farm with people coming for miles to visit the garden. The sisters wore bib overalls and worked in the fields along with their hired men. They were on call as nurses to Woodland village and township, caring for new babies and their mothers, as well as nursing other ill persons when there was a need in the area. Florence Parrott, bom April 17. 1882. died in Florida. Dec. 30. 1965. Stella Parrott also died in Brandenton. Fla., on Nov. 24, 1969. Hazel Edwina Bryant was from the northern pan of Barry County, her address was Clarksville. She reported to the Reserve Army Nurses Corps on Sept. 3. 1918, and began her duties at Hospital No. 32 on Sept 4. 1918. She was insured for $10,000 at a premium of $7 per month on Sept. 17. 1918. She served until Aug. 7, 1919, when she returned to Hastings. She was employed at Pennock Hospital and was listed on the 1923 nurses roster for that institution. Her address at that time was listed as Route No. 3, Hastings. Nonna Micheal reported to Base Hospital. Camp Custer, on Nov. 7. 1918, after enlisting in lhe Reserve Army Nunes Corps on Nov. 2. 1918. She served at Fort Custer following the armistice and was discharged Aug. 7. 1919. She was living in Barry County in 1935 when the bonus bonds were paid. Sources: Barry County Vital Statistics Records. Registration of Barry County Nurses; Registration of Discharges to qualify for Bonus Bonds. Minutes of Auxiliary Unit No. 45. Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post; Archives of the Hastings Banner and the Woodland News. "Memories of the Past." Susan Hinckley. Maple Valley News. Photos and data from the memoirs of Don Ried, son of Amber Cruso Reid. 'fkarJz OfM ’ Thank you for your support in the November 7th election. I appreciate your vote, and more importantly, your effort to exercise your right to vote. The City of Hastings will continue to meet new challenges in the upcoming yean, and I value the opportunity to be a part of those challenges. PM tor by MIRIAM E. WHITE. Third Want CouncHnwmtwr k 913 S. Jttloreon. Halting,. Ml 49068 A If you're an employee of Kellogg Company We need to talk but the artillery has not been up yet. One of the regiments of that division is stationed here for the time being. Mostly Michigan boys, but none that I know. I would liked to have seen Karl, but it would have been hard to find him. "Do hope that it b all over before long and J*' (Urrtiftr air nf Stegifitratum nf Nurnm Michigan for the year Nineteen Hundred and Nine, governing the registration of Nurses, and has been duly registered in accordance therewith, and is now entitled to be styled and known as a Brgiatrrrd Sfarar. Id Testimony Whereof, We hereunto subscribe our names and affix the Seal of the the prospects look better every day. Austria at present thinks she has had enough, and our boys are gaining every day. They are gaining ground rather slowly, but there is hard fighting now. and a little gained means a whole lot France, Nov. 8, 1918 "Received a letter from Florence (Parrott) dated Oct. 2. It came night before last. Letters are most awfully welcome over here and those pictures — I look at them every day. "We are all very much excited today for it has been announced that the war is over. 1 do hope so. our boys arc worth more than anything on earth. I’m so glad for them. It seems like one big family and we all love the boys. "Maybe I can tell you where I am. but it doesn't make any difference for all we want is to get back to the U.S.and then we can tell all the news. However. I’m not far. only 17 miles from General Pershing’s headquarters. Am going to try to go over some day. Can get a ride most any time as trucks are going back all day long. The only trouble is that we don’t have time enough at one time to go over and tack "I’m at another base hospital now. There are four, and I have been helping out over here. Have such nice boys and the work is not at all hard. Have three hours off duty every day The conditions are getting better every day. They keep getting more supplies and arc able to do more for the boys. They are also getting good food now. I do like to sec them have all the good things possible. Michigan State Beard of Registration of Nurses, on this_______ -^7-_______ day of Leaving lhe company with a big check from your retirement plan? If so, you need to find out your investment options right away. If you don't, a big portion of that check could go to Uncle Sam. We want to make sure you get the most out of your lump sum distribution. Call or stop by today for a free consultation. Member SIPC Mark D. Christensen Call or stop by today for more information 228 North Church Hastings, Ml 49058 Edwardjones 616-945-3553 Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 • Kellogg Company and Edward Jones are not affilaled. • Kellogg Company neither approves or disapproves of the investments or investments plans being offered. NOTICE OF HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE IS HEREBY: The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals, will conduct a hearing, on November 30, 1995, at 8:00 PM at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. To act upon a request of Mr. Steven C. Pleyte for a variance to build a pole bam. The pole bam would be located 44 feet from the center line of the road. Rutland Charter Township Ordinance 104.1702 (2) requires 83 feet from the center line of the road. The property Is located at 2207 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, Michigan. Described as: lots 6061 Algonquin ... Anno Domini 19/.X Lake Resort Unit *1. Interested persons desiring to present their veiws upon the above re­ quest, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. The application for the above request is available for Inspection st the Rutland Charter Township Hall, on Monday and Thursday morning bet­ Comity (Elrrk's (Errtifiratr ween 9:00 AM and Noon. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to Individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids for services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed State of Michigan contet copy of Certificate ot Rrgistraiioa Stella M. Parrott taken in New York just before leaving for overseas duty A. D. ID / J below. Barbara Bedford Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 16. 1995 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Hoop dreams realized by Barry County teams Hoop dreams and hoop disappointments are being felt around lhe state this week. District girls* basketball play opened on Monday and as of press time Wednesday four teams from Barry County — Maple Valley. Middleville. Delton-Kellogg and Lakewood — were still dreaming it up on the hard courts. Hastings High went down to defeat Tuesday night versus Wayland. 42-31 at Delton-Kellogg High Wayland guard Angie Farmer was lhe star of this story, scoring 24 of her team's 42 points. Farmer, just a junior, nailed three threepointers and also made a few sparkling passes during the heat of battle. Two words that both Stan with the letter C — confidence and create’* — help to describe Fanner's style of play. Maple Valley. Middleville. DeltonKellogg and Lakewood all played on Wednesday with two of those squads facing each other. Middleville and Delton-Kellogg made for an Al!-Barry County semifinal at Delton-Kellogg. Maple Valley went up against Olivet at Bellevue, while Lakewood banted Ionia at Ionia. For a basketball fan. like me. this week can be very interesting and very entertaining. AH the prep teams arc given new life during the post-season and all have dreams of moving forward. Smiles are often seen on the players' faces during warmups, but those grins usually turn to looks of concern once the ball is dropped to open the contests. On Tuesday night, it was too bad that either Hastings or Wayland had to lose. Both teams played with tenacious defenses and energetic offenses. "The kids gave it their best shot," Hastings Coach Katie Kowalczyk said. "We gave them a run. but they had some tough outside shooting." Fanner that is. Wayland Coach Zack Moushegian entered the game very concerned about Hastings' scrappy play. The Saxons may not be big and may not have the best talent in Southwest Michigan, but they certainly come to play. "I was very afraid of this team." Moushegian said of Hastings. "I watched a film and saw that they get a lot of garbage points. I knew that we would have to do a good job on the boards." Now. if Moushegian can just get his mind off of Lloyd Can and University of Michigan football, the Wildcats could have a chance at either Middleville or DeltonKellogg on Friday. •Do you want to know what makes the Caledonia High cross '•ountry team so good, just travel down the city streets someday after school. The Fighting Scots' runners, despite the season being over for nearly two weeks, are still in training. The extra work and dedication itelps to make the Caledonia (xogram. winners of three consecutive Class B girls' titles, one of the best in the entire Ctvniry. •Hats off to Hopkins High (I know they're net .n Barry County, but they're close) for making the semifinals in Class C. The Vikings, coached by Rex Weaver, earned that chance by beating Union City 6-3 in overtime last Saturday. Hopkins will have to play well if they arc to get to the championship, as the Vikings face Detroit Saint Martin DePorres — a long time football power — Saturday in Marshall. I had the opportunity to work with Weaver as a writer in Allegan County for two years and the Viking program always played inspired football, despite getting little recognition for their work. •All-Barry County teams, with the exception of girls' basketball, should appear next week in lhe Banner. The problem that I have found with choosing these teams is that there are too many deserving athletes for not enough slots. So, I have gone with one of my favorite philosophies — the more the merrier — which should help to make the selections a bit caster. •With firearm season officially opening yesterday, the office and my camera have been very busy. Just would like to say good luck, be careful and remember that I go to bed at 11 p.m. and don't wake up til) 7 a.m. •And finally in closing. I would like to thank all the people in this community who have made my move to Hastings a very happy one. From the people in my office, to the athletic directors, coaches, players and fans, the support that I ta^e received has made this transition a smooth cne and the job one that inspires me each working day. That rarely includes Sunday when my body usually remains on the davenport watching NFL football The Licnr, of course, help to keep my blood flowing. Talk to you room Maple Valley runner covers successful course By Jim Jensen Sports Writer Kathryn Murphy may not be Supergirl, but who needs to fly when you can run as fast as she can. Murphy recently won the Cass C state championship at Lowell High covering the course in 18:57. With the victory. Murphy achieved the final prize that she had yet to receive. “It’s been my goal the whole time through." Murphy said of winning the championship "1 thought this lime you can't miss." And that title was recorded on a day when the wind was fiercely blowing and the snow was coming down hard. It was a day that seemed more suitable for cross country skiing than it was for cross country running. The winter-like conditions, however, did not bother Murphy one bit. "I really like when the weather is worse." Murphy said "It takes my mind off the pressure; it really helps me." Murphy said that her reasons for running cress country are two-fold. One is because she lives to be outdoors and the second is because she enjoys the sports' shear competition Crc<s country has helped to give me a lot of -.onfidence." Murphy said. It also didn't hurt to have her best friend — Jackie Sealy — on the team this past year. Murphy helped convince Sealy to join the squad and the rewards w ere clearly evident Rewards, however, often require a lot of Maple Valley runners what it takes to be successful. "She is a good team leader who sets an example that others can v/atch and see what it takes." Hamilton said. Murphy's list of accomplishments is huge — io say lhe least. The Maple Valley star has been named the top runner in the Lansing area twice, was a regional champion, is a three-time Southern Michigan Athletic Association performer and holds the school record for fastest finish. Her record time according to Hamilton, is 18:15. This past Saturday, Murphy competed in lhe Senior Race in Grand Ledge. Only the top runners in the state arc invited to this meet and Murphy was a definite choice. At the Grand Ledge race. Murphy finished sixth in 20:36. Now Murphy has her sights set on Kettering. Ohio where she will represent Michigan against teams from Illinois, Indiana. Kentucky. Ohio and Pennsylvania. Each team will have 10 boys and 10 girls. Murphy now looks back her high school cross country career with only (he warmest of thoughts "What really stands out is state and my coach." Murphy said. "He (Hamilton) is really great and put everything into it. It has been a great four years." hard work. "The thing that stands out about Kathryn is her tremendous work ethic." Maple Valley Coach Gary Hamilton said. She's very smooth and has never missed a running meet because of an injury." In total. Murphy has traveled roughly 12.000 miles on foot during her four-year high school career. The state championship was even more swreter to Murphy considering who she beat to earn the title. Murphy edged out Addison s Kristy Davenport by four seconds — 18:57 to 19 01 — in a dramatic finish. Davenport had not lost a cross country’ race in two years before Murphy pulled the trick at lhe state meet "1 was really glad to beat her." Murphy said. Hamilton said that Murphy helps the other Kathryn Murphy, shown here running at this season s Barry County meet, placed sixth at the Senior Race this Saturday in Grand Ledge. Only the state's top runners were invited to the race. Saxons end year versus tats; DK wins By Jim Jensen Sports Writer DELTON — Hastings High ran into a hot Farmer — that is Wayland's Angie Fanner — in its district basketball opener Tuesday night at Delton-Kellogg High. And lhe result was not a good one for the Saxons, as Hastings lost a 42-31 defensive battle to the Farmer-driven Wildcats. Farmer finished the game with 24 points. The next highes’ scorer, for either team, was Hastings* Summer Gillons who tallied nine points off the Saxons* bench. Hastings ends its varsity season at 8-13 overall. Wayland (now 16-4) will face the winner of Wednesday’s Middleville/DcltonKellogg matchup in Friday’s championship game. Game time at Delton-Kellogg is set for 7:30 p.m. The 5-6 junior guard came to play for Coach Zack Moushegian's Wayland team on Tuesday. Farmer scored at least two baskets in eve.y quarter, including eight points during the opening eight minutes. “Angie always comes to play," Moushegian said. “At times we made some mistakes, but that was when Angie would take charge.’’ Saxon Coach Katie Kowalczyk also pointed to Farmer when sizing up the game’s outcome. “They’re a very good team and Fanner is a tough player; it just comes down to experience," Kowalczyk said. Both teams started out of lhe gates slow in the first quarter with Wayland nearly throwing a shutout. The Wildcats led 8-2 after the opening eight minutes with Farmer scoring all of her team’s points, including iwo three-pointers. Wayland built that advantage up to 15-2 three minutes into the second quarter and appeared to have Hastings right where they wanted them at that point. But. the Saxons began to put their offense in gear and trailed 22-10 with 4:06 remaining in the half. The two teams battled back and fourth the rest of the second quarter with the Wildcats bolding court (26-16) entering the second half Katie Willison, Enrily Dipert and Rachel Young each tallied four points in Hastings’ 14-point second quarter and that team work helped the Saxons to remain in the contest. Gillons ignited the Saxon offense early in the third quarter. The sophomore guard first scored a layup off a fast break and then made a bank shot to bring Hastings within six points (26-20) during the early stages of the third quarter. “She was the spark that we needed, but unfortunately it just wasn’t enough." Kowalczyk said of Gillons’ gutsy performance. Kowalczyk and Moushegian were much impressed with Hastings’ effort early in that third quarter. “My kids played hard.” Kowalczyk said. “We pressed them and really gave them a run." “They beat our press really good, but we also made some mistakes," Moushegian and gel them early Allegan narrowed the deficit to four points (18-14) early in the second quarter, but Lantinga then went to work and scored two A Miller three-pointer made the score 26­ 15 with five minutes to play in the quarter and. at that point, the wheels appeared to consecutive hoops to give the Panthers a 23­ 14 edge. See SAXONS, continued page 11 Saxon Emily Dipert dribbles through the Wildcat defense tn a district basketball action at Delton-Kellogg High. said. Farmer, however, caught fire after the Saxons trimmed the deficit to six points. A swoosh shot by Farmer put Wayland in front 29-20 with four minutes left in lhe third, a three-pointer by Farmer made it 34-22 with 1:30 and another outside jay by Farmer moved lhe score to 36-22 with a minute left in the third stanza. Wayland led 38-24 entering the fourth quarter. Gillons continued to sparkle at the start of lhe fourth quarter. A Gillons’ jump shot made the score 38-26 one minute into the fourth, but Hastings was unable to claw its way any closer to the Wildcats lhe rest of lhe way. Hastings primarily used Young to guard Farmer and the extra work appeared to hinder Young’s scoring. The Saxon leading scorer finished the game six points. “She was tired having the responsibility of guarding Fanner," Kowalczyk said. Willison also tallied six for the Saxons, Janette Jennings and Dipert scored four apiece and Colleen Loftus added two points. “1 was hoping that we would win (but) I’m excited about next year," Kowalczyk said. “The kids gave it their best shot." Delton-Kellogg 61, Allegan 37 The host Panthers may not have had a bye on lhe first night of district play, but they did face a basketball program that had struggled all season. And Allegan's struggles showed, as Delton-Kellogg attacked from whatever angle they wanted to attack from. Coach Gary Harrington's Panthers. 5-15, hosted Middleville on Wednesday in its second district contest. Allegan finished the season at 0-21. Sam Lantinga led the Panthers with 17 points, most of those coming from her strong inside work. "Sam had a great game for us and did a good job rebounding." Harrington said. The rest of Delton-Kellogg's scoring attack was a balanced one. Kim Cole and Kate Matteson each had nine points. Crystal Miller tallied eight before fouling out and Heather Haas added seven markers Catherine Nightingale, the team's lone senior, topped Allegan with 16 points. Both teams struggled at the start and the result was an 8-8 tie midway through the first quarter. The Panthers, spurred by the inside play of Cole. Matteson and Lantinga. then began to click and scored eight of the quarter's final 10 points to take a 16-10 advantage into lhe second quarter. "We were pretty nervous (at the start)." Harrington said. "We wanted to jump out Hastings' Colleen Loftus drives toward lhe basket in a district game versus Wayland on Tuesday. Lions advance in districts with win over Broncos Maple Valley High's girls basketball team opened district action on Monday night with a 50-41 victory over host Bellevue. The Lions, now 10-11. faced Olivet in Wednesday's semifinal game The winner of that game will play in the championship Friday versus the winner of the Athens/Galcsburg Augusta contest to be played on Thursday Nichole Kirwin topped Maple Valley in scoring on Monday with 17 points and teammate Dawn Stine tallied 15 points. The pair also did a solid job on the glass, collecting 11 and 13 rebounds, respectively. Maple Valley found its edge at the free throw line making 24-of-41 attempts. Bellevue made just 10-of-21 charity tosses. The Lions held Bellevue's top scorer Maria Gibson to 12 points, all of those coming in the seciMkJ half. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 16, 1995 — Page 11 Saxons end year, come off Allegan's locomotive. Delton-Kellogg led at half 37-20. a first half that saw 15 jump balls called. Eye brows continued to curl and mouths BOWLING SCORES continued from page 10 remained open in lhe second half, as 33 turnovers were called and 20 of those were on the Allegan team. Delton-Kellogg's defense, however, was responsible for some of those turnovers and stymied the Tigers during the third quarter "We held them to five points in the third; they (Allegan) kind of lost concentration." Harrington said. "We had a few good spurts (and) our press was effective." The Panthers had a 25-point cushion 45­ 25 to start the fourth quarter and did nothing but build to it before the end of the game A Miller scoop shot made it 47-25 with 7:42 remaining, a Lantinga second effort basket made the score 49-25 and a Matteson twopointer put the advantage at 26 points (51­ 25) midway through the final period. Tryouts for Select Soccer planned Sam Lantinga prepares to pass the ball off to an open teammate in DeftonKeOogg's 61-37 district victory over Allegan on Monday. Professional Insurance Service For YOU! Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies_ Tryouts for 13- and 14-year-old girls. Your birthday must fall between Aug. 1. 1981 and July 31. 1983. Registration ii. at 10 a.m. and tryouts will run until noon on Saturday. Nov. 18. 1995, at Northeastern Elementary's upper field. Girls must have their social security number and a copy of their birth certificate as well as a ‘•Release of Liability** form signed by a parent Forms are available at the Hastings Middle School’s student office or at Northeastern on the day of the tryouts Girls should also bring their own soccer ball if possible There is a $20 tryout fee, preferably by check made out to "Hastings Select Soccer” Giris who make the team will need to pay an additional $20 fee for a total of $40. For those who do not make the team, the $20 tryout fee will be refunded. The Giris Select Soccer team will travel to the Lake Michigan shore, playing teams like Holland or Grand Haven, and will travel as far south as Elkhart. Ind. To the north, they will play teams such as Cadillac. 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Vault..................................... 8-28 Snider Satellites........... ...4......................... 7-29 Hanover/Garrison .......... I..*....................... 4-32 B League Ranger Tool and Die..................................... 31-5 FlexFab.............................................................. 27-9 Goodenough Goodies.................................. 24-12 Ray James Electric.......................................23-13 Title Office..................................................... 18-18 Backe Construction....................................... 10-26 Bliss.................................................................. 10-26 Spencer Towing............................................... 1-35 Your Gift Saves Lives. Pat Backland, Saks Thursday A.M. Hummers 30%-13%; Question Marks 26-18; Bosleys 23%-2O%; Lucky Shots 23-21; Hastings Bowl 23-21; Leftovers 23-21; Valley Realty 23-21; Varneys 22-22; LeHarves 18-26. Good Gaines and Series — L Bahs 199-494; F Ruthruff 181-489; S. Mogg 165-438; O. Gillons 171-425; T. Joppic 156-405; S. Salazar 142-385; B Bodo 115-316; K Kesler 115-294; K Thomason 196; C Clouse 179; J Lewis 176; C. Stuart 159; F. Schneider 157; S Lambert 145; B Estep 142; D. OLmsted 138; B Norris 136; B. Sexton 133; L. Johnson 132; J. Piper 123; 1 Andrews 94 Friday NHe Moose Mixed Get Lucky’s 29%-IO%; 9 and a Wiggle 29-11; Kegler’s 22-18; Middle Lakers 2156-1956; Heads Out 21-19; Three Ponies 20-20, Four Stars 20-20; Rusty Four 20-20; Gutter Dusters 20-20; Big O’s !9%-20%; Gillons 19-21; Rocky Four 19-21; Sears Ser­ vice 19-21; Working Out 18-22; Late Comers 1756-22 56; Odd Balls 17-23; Four Rs 14-26; Ten Pins 14-26. Tuesday Mixed Pin Seekers 29-15; Consumers Concrete 28-16; Lammo's Clowns 26-18; Advanced Commercial Printing 26-18; Hastings Bowlers 25-19; Lockshop 23-21; Viking 22-22; Neigh­ bors 17-27; Black Sheep 13-31; Bye 11-33. Mens High Games & Series K. Lambeth 227-591; G. Snyder 194; G. Hause 208-552; M. Christiansen 190, B. John­ son 209-497; M. Beck 168-470; P. Scobey 218; G. Heard 210; D. Malynek 161: K. Mayhew 169. Womens High Games & Series D. Slovinski 157; C. Keller 139; B. Norris 179-473. Good Games and Series Men — E. Keeler 237-626; M. McKee 223-552; B. Ripley 187-528; S. Gillons 184-535; M. Kasinsky 202; L. Brummel 161; J. Kasinsky 190; W. Gillons 161; G. Service 191; R. Hikienbrand 185. Youth basketball starts league The Michigan Youth Basketball of America. Inc. is again forming a winter basketball league. The league will consist of three girls divi­ sions: I) 12 and under, cannot be 13 until after Jan. 1. 1996; 2) 14 and under, cannot be 15 until after Jan. I. 1996; 3) high school division In the boys there will be two divisions: 1) 12 and under, cannot be 13 until after Sept. 1. 1996; 2) 14 and under, cannot be 15 until after Sept. I. 1996. The games will start in late December and finish in February. Cost is $20 per team. $9 per player and $25 per coach. By participating in this league the players and coaches fees will take these players and coaches all the way through any sanctioned YBOA State. Regional. Invitational or National Tournaments. Deadline to register will be Dec 4. 1995 If a team is interested in entering the league, call (517) 484-0333 and ask for Gloria. If a youngster wants to participate in­ dividually the cost will be $40. For participa­ tion as an individual or entering a team call (5’7) 484-0333 and ask for Gloria. Join Us In Congratulating Delton Family Medicine on Its First Anniversary! The staff at Delton Family Medicine has completed its first year of what promises to be a very successful practice. Our thanks to the Delton community for the support they have shown. As a part of our celebration we invite you to call the office to schedule a FREE get acquainted visit with David Bames, M.D., board certified family practitioner, and his staff. Being board certified indicates that a physician has met the stringent stan­ dards of a board of examiners in his or her own chosen speciality field. It requires a medical degree, completion of an approved residency program of three to seven years depending on the speciality, practice experience and passing an oral and/or written examination. Good Games and Series Women — R. Lydy 203-523; B Faul 206-530; S VanDen burg 200-522; V Green 189480. S Keeler 183-482; J. Kasinsky 165; S Smith 166; L Gillons 159; S. Ripley 171 Recreation Bowling League <3 Barry Automotive 25; Harder Warner 2456; Woodland Boys 23; Carlton Center Ex­ cavating and Fairchild's 22; Freeport Elevator 21; Cross' Country Homes 19 Good Gaines and Series — M Martin 243-519; R. Fay 207-517; J. Jacob* 508; K Greenfield 200-519; D. Lambert 503; R Wieland 522; J. Usboumc 111 201; M. Porntt 523 and J. Buehler 508 Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Partio 27-13; Varney’s Stables 26-14; Nash Chiropractic 23-17; Eye and Ent Spec. 22-18; Misfits 21-19; Mace’s Ph 18-22; Hair Care Center 18-22; HAS Machine l7«6-2256; Lifestyles l4%-25%; Valiev Realty 13-27 High Games and Series — K. Becker 212-557; L. Elliston 191-526; L. Potter 188-503; B. Norris 187-479; P. Frederickson 165-438; S. Drake 180-447; M. Snow 179-451; G. Otis 186-468; D Sceber 178-449; J. Pettengill 163-448; L. Johnson 156-406; C. Watson 151-409; M. Snyder 201; B Johnson 168; B Wilson 152; R. Mur phy 158; B. High 163; W Purchess 142; M Dull 160; A. Rose 162. Senior Citizens Kuempel 26-14. Woodmansee 25-15; Col­ vin 24-16; Jesick 24-16. Nash 22-18; Otis 2I%-I8%; Moucoulis 2144-1844; Friend 21-19; Snyder 21-19; Beckwith 21-19; Brewer 19-21; Brodock 17-23; Schlachter 16-24; Dowding 16-24; Hall 15-25; Richard­ son 13-27. High Series and Gaines Indies — M. Beckwith 150; L. Wellman 151; M. Blair 150; L. Lehman 143; S. Pennington 176-421; G. Otis 176-430; B Johnson 172-480; Y. Markley 177-478; L. Johnson 142; G. Potter 187-464; D. Greenfield 169-437; C. Trum­ bull 158-410; B. Howes 167-461; N. Moucoulis 159. High Series and Game Men — B. Myers 156; J. Kosky 182-513; A Brewer 161-430; R. Nash IT? 466; L. Perry 171-418; J. Mulder 15>-z,.8; H. Service 165-461; W Woodmansee 180490. G Forbey 169458; R. Schlachter 206481; F. Colvin 177491; D. Mason 182443; C. Jesick 194488; C. Allman 148; B. Terry 193. Monday Mixers Girrbachs 27-13; Southsore Salon 25-15; Hartzler Tour* 25-15; Kelly s Kcglers 23-17; Babes and Bats 2156-1856; Mr. Bruce's 21-19; Hastings Bowl 21-19; T. M. Lassies 1755-22%; Michelob 17-23; Three Ponies 16-24, Rowdy Giri* 15-25. Dewey's Auto 11-29. High Game — S. Vandenburg 213; D VanCampen 1891; R. Stapiey 185; E. Johnson 184; M. Wieland 175; C. Beckwith 170; B. Moore 156; N. James 145. High Series — S. Vandenburg 562; E. JOhnson 521; A. Hall 521; M. Wieland 504; H. Hewitt 468; B Moore 447; R Kuempel 441; N. Jones 402. Thursday Angels Nashville Chno 32-12; Outboad Inn 29-15; Styles-R-Us 27-17; Melaleuca Inc. 27-17; Ed­ ward D. Jones 24-20; Stefanos 23-21; NAPA Giris 2256-2156; Hastings Bowl 22-22; Miteher-T 15%-28%; Riverside 15-29; Bob’s Grill 15-29; Morrow Roofing 12-32. Good Games and Series — S. Grinage 181-528; S. Mennell 135; L. Landes 161; J. Hurless 185; B. Moody 249-588; K. Farr 166; S. Greenfield 180; T. Loftus 174; K. Leinaar 139; L. Apsey 215-559; B. Cuddahee 199-545; P. Dozema 188; P Wright 180; D. Stains 175; C. Hurless 146; J. Hurless 207-555; D. Feidkamp 167; C. McGinn 152; S. Rose 181; L. Watson 180; K. Curtis 168; J. Lewis 173485; C Burpee 159448 Bowlcrettes Bennett Industries 24-12; Hecker Insurance 22-14; Dorothy’s Hair Styling 20-16; Kent Oil 19-17; Cariton Center Excavating 17-19; D. J. Electric 6-30. Good Games and Series —B Hathaway 191498; J. Doster 151437; S Drake 161; J. Gardner 143; L. Elliston 197-556; S. Dunham 186459; G. Potter 166; B. Maker 181477; R. Murphy 178442; K. Fowler 172; T. Christopher 207-525. Who Can Solve This Problem? Board certification is entirely voluntary. Board certification indicates to a patient that the physician has taken the extra steps beyond licensure requirements to be measured against some very strict standards. Come in and see for yourself. Delton Family Medicine an affiliate of Pennock and Bronson Hospitals Right now. in some school districts, third graders are learning how to solve this equation. And in some school districts. sixth graders are learning. But 'here are still some school districts where seniors will receive a diploma without ever haring to face the question. 11275 Sprague Rd. (616) 623-5521 9 am-5:3O pm Weekdays except Thursday 11 am-7:3O pm and one Saturday per month PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W Green St • Hassngs. Ml 49056 Staff al Delton Family Medicine includes (left to right) Yolanda Marzo. RN; Judy Weigle. CNA; and David L Bames. Jr.. M.D Insist on higher --A.— —I JI sc now aisinci. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 16. 1995 State Senator Emmons outlines welfare reform plan by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The Michigan Senate is working on a plan to overhaul the welfare system, as those in attendance of the November Legislative Coffee teamed. State Sen. Joanne Emmons said the house has passed a new act that would change the way the welfare system currently operates "As it is now. it is demeaning to people." she said. As part of the new bill, the Department of Social Services will cease to exist. It will now be called the Family Independence Agency. Emmons said under the new system, welfare recipients would be required to do some kind of work to continue receiving benefits. Those on welfare would have to have a job or do community service 20 boars a week, or risk being dismissed from welfare after 60 days "Once you're out of the system, case closed." Emmons said. She also said the new welfare would not encourage teens to start families. Welfare benefits would not be available for 16-yearold with babies unless the teens lived with parents or legal guardians. The process for applying for welfare will be streamlined from the current 26-page form, sbe said, and any remaining funds in the department would lapse into the general fund at the end of the year Emmons also touched on the ecology and the MUSTFA underground storage tank program. Sbe said while the federal MUSTFA program to clean up contaminated sites, such as leaking underground storage tanks and regulating leakage from gas tanks, ended June 29. a judge has ordered the program must be continued by the state. She LEGAL NOTICES said an appeal io put an end to lhe program has been made She said the fund is bankrupt, and last spring all cleanup stopped unless locally paid for. The MUTSFA bond, which was bonded until the year 2002. has been spent, she said "I urge you to say to the Department of Natural Resources, don’t enforce this unless the government sends us money." she said Rep. Terry Geiger also commented on the welfare reform. He said the Barry Resource Network was being used as a model for smaller, rural counties to provide jobs for people in need. He also mentioned the Oakland County Tech Center, which provides job training for welfare recipients The complex trains people on welfare and moves them right into lhe workforce." he said. "It is already happening now." Geiger also said the subcommittee on corrections has been meeting to discuss prison overcrowding. He said while requests for prison alternatives and diversions have been discussed, requests (or more money and more guards have also been made. That is not the answer wc want to hear." he said. “We do not want to continue to pour money into that black hole called prisons." Under an executive order. Community Corrections has been placed under the authority of the Department of Corrections "I would like it if they were separate, but they will be maintained as separate entities," he said He said between 35 and 40 hours of testimony about court restructuring has been heard, and a new concept should be constructed within the next couple of weeks He said Barry County courts have stayed and be streamlined back into the community, where they will receive better care. Mark Howe, representing Sen. Vern Ehlers, briefly touched on the budget impasse in Congress He said there may not be enough votes to override a presidential veto, risking the continued shutdown of the operation of the govemrent County Administrator turns down pay increase by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County Administrator Michael Brown has turned down a pay raise that the County Board's Personnel Committee was ready to authorize in accordance with his contract and positive job performance evaluation. "I feel a salary increase at this time would be inappropriate, considering employees have voluntarily taken time off this year to reduce the budget." Brown said in a memo to County Bocrd Vice Chairman Lew Newman, chairman of the Personnel Committee. Newman said Brown's salary increase Swedish Weight Loss Surprises Researchers Sweden-After many scien­ tific studies. Banta was dcvcL, oped by Vita Source with the assistance of the U.S. Govern­ ment. After extensive testing with amazing results. Banta is now available in this country. The unique ingredients of Banta are proven to bum fat. decrease appetite, and increase lean muscle tissue. Gary F. of Santa Barbara. California stated. "1 lost 11 pounds within three weeks. I feel much better and definite­ ly have more energy." Thomas S.. a Pharmacist from San Diego wrote. “I started ahead of the state and is being used a model state wide. The House is also attempting to revise the mental health code. Geiger said. He said the code has not been looked at for 20 years, and it needs to be brought up to date. Under lhe revisions, those in need of mental health help will be directed away from institutions Banta weighing 215 pounds and lost 20 pounds in 2 months. Incredibly I lost inches in all the nght places.” In an interview with lhe Vice-President of Vita Source-~Lellcrs from con­ sumers telling us about their wonderful results have been so positive and overwhelming. we guarantee Banta to work. The only difficulty we have is keeping our stores in stock.” Banta is available at most K-Mart Pharmacies including: Hastings802 W State St........948-9411 Estoto of Doforws J. Gotpor. Socio I Security Nvmbuc 306-26-7376 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate moy be barrod or of- could have been between a 3 to 5 percent raise. "...Barry County began the year with a tight budget and it is anticipated that wc will Finish the year with as light a budget." Brown said. "Earlier this year the board re­ quested all departments reduce their operating budgets by 1.5 percent and 1 am pleased to say all departments complied. In most cases, however, it required reducing personnel costs Through voluntary lime off." he said. He (Brown) is teaching by example.. ." Newman said. He said he felt it was impor­ tant that commissioners know what kind of administrator they have. Brown was hired to fill the new adminis­ trator's post in March at a salary of $40,000 Share local information with a friend, relative who's moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! BRING IN AD FOR DISCOUNT NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! B R N G F R STOP SMOKING IN JUST 2 HOURS. wm> our Hypno* Plui Program * Become o Norwnoker Tonight ♦ Without stress or weight garil You know what smoking is doing to yourhecith. Nov you can be free from Smoking with the easiest, most effective. Stop Smoking Program avoiabie without weight gain Youwil remain relaxed and aware ot ai times. Youwil leave refreshed, confident ond a Noramokerl MONDAY. NOVEMBER 20.1995 ONLY ’39 V/MC 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Register at door at 6:30 pjn. (Leave your cigoettes at door) E Hosting*. Ml N *1 PROVEN DRUG-FREE METHOD D a revokjbonary stop smotang program featimg S behavxxaf expert and ctotcai hypnotherapist BRING IN AD FOR DISCOUNT BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL STATISTICAL AND FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1995 SECRETARY'S STATEMENT The Barry Intermediate School District serves students in the Delton Kellogg and Hastings School Districts. Michigan’s Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) are responsible for assuring life-long learning programs and ser­ vices. IS Ds interact and cooperate with ocher ISDs. the Michigan Department of Education, local school districts, 1■ — - <—— -— J 1_■---- . oy -a ”*•- «-H• o < iovww*g higher education and ocher public and private sector agencies and organizations to assure programs and services are delivered effectively and efficiently. The decedent. whoso lost known address wes •01 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 died 9/20/95. An instrument dated 6'383 has been admitted as tho wit! of tho deceased Creditors of tho deceased are notified that all claims the estate will be forever barrod unfoss presented to rhe independent personal ropr esentathro. Philip lee Gasper. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058. or to both tho independent personal representative and tho Barry County Pro­ bate Court. Hastings. Michigan, within 4 months of the date of publkcton of this notice Notice >s fur­ ther given that tho estate will be thereafter assign­ ed and distributed to the persons entitled to it. James J. Goufooxe (P44497) 129 W State St. Hostings MJ (816) 945 2258 (11/16) The Barry Intermediate School District provides, in a responsible and cost-effective manner, the leadership. r, programs, and services which complement and enhance the efforts of constituent school districts in extending educational opportunities to all students. The intermediate school district function is now in the 33rd year of service to students and communities, seeking new and better ways to serve the educational needs of the community. Student needs continue to expand, while at the same time, the State of Michigan contributions have not kept pace. Careful planning and budgeting is required to make sure that each dollar is spent wisely and well. The ISD is very proud of the community, of the services, and personnel that deliver these services to the students. We believe that our programs and our cooperation with the Delton Kellogg and Hastings Area schools make a difference for children Below are the audited figures for the 1994-95 school year. The complete audit is available at the Barry Intermediate School District office, 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, for review. Thomas S. Mohler. Secretary Board of Education Board members all present. Also Fire Chief and 2 residents Fire Report received GLASA Ordinance approved Membership with Miss Dig declined. YMCA Program Director explained outreoch programs Bills rood and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller. Supervisor (11/16) SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE A EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 36, 1995 GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE A EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 38, 1995 REVENUES Local Sourcm Sate Source* Federal Source* TOTAL REVENUES A OTHER SOURCES 1995 90.912 160.788 169331 1994 95.545 146.317 176.636 421.231 411.491 REVENUES Local Sources Suu Sources Federal Source* Ocher Sources TOTAL REVENUES A OTHER SOURCES EXPENDITURES Instruction Supporting Services Debt Service Other Transactions Community Service* Capital Outlay Csmty M Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate File No 95-2)772-11 Estate of KEITH J. BRIGGS, Deceased. Social Security No 364-40 5000 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent whose lost known address was 3122 N Broodway Hastings Michigan 49058 died 11-9-95 An instrument dated 9-14-83 bos been ad­ mitted os the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be foreve< barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Willard I. Mikesell P O Box 306 111 N Bostwick Charlotte. Ml 48813 or to both the independent personal representative ond the Barry County Pro­ bate Cour* Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of tne dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to it. Willard I MAesell (P17712) P.O Box 306 — 111 N Bostwick Charlotte Ml 48813 (517)543-0500 (11 16) TOTAL EXPENDITURES You'il gobble up these Thanksgiving Cards! Other Financing Use* TOTAL EXPENDITURES A OTHER FINANCING USES Excess (deficiency) of revenue* over expenditure* and other u*c* of funds 24.113 175X7 7.485 3,944 193450 ____0 45.340 162 755 7,821 5.947 170.007 ____0 404.339 391.170 (24,900) (16.900) FUND BALANCE JUNE 36. 1995 TOTAL EXPENDITURES Other Financing Uses 379.439 41.792 43328 ===== TOTAL EXPENDITURES A OTHER FINANCING USES Excess (deficiency) of revenue* over expenditures and ocher u*e* of fund* fected by the following The decedent, whose lost known address was 70 Sundogo Po-k Hastings Michigan 49058 died Aug 26 1995 An instrument doted Feb 4. 1993 has been admitted as the wilt of the deceased Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the .ndependent personal representative Peter A Fink 414 East Lincoln Street Grand Ledge M.ch.gon 48837 or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058 within 4 months ol the dote of publication ol this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to it. SMITH BROS LAW OFFICE P C By Terry J Smith (P20711) 207 East Jefferson Street. P O Box 56 Grand Ledge Michigan 48837 (517)627-4091 These value-priced cards come in sets of eight—a great deal to use for friends and business associates. 82.058 41.792 123.850 CINDER PHARMACY & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street Hastings • 945-9551 Open: Mon.-Fri. 9-7; Sat. 9-5 (11 16) 1994 70.825 31.463 Due from Special Ld Fund Due from Stale 1995 119.297 36.871 175 128 0 TOTAL ASSETS 156.471 131.707 6.806 13.973 2.454 0 9.291 ____97 22.023 16.629 1.757 8.561 32.621 49.649 123.850 82 058 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY Account* Payable Salane* Pivabk Accrued Expenditure* Due to Special Ed Fund Deferred Revenue Due to State TOTAL LIABILITIES FUND EQUITY TOTAL LA1BILIT1ES AND FUND BALANCE 445 0 28,954 — — 156.471 1316.123 241.741 895,935 35366 4.456 104.626 0 0 '. '— 228.164 784.016 35.645 8.299 122.669 0 ...0 1.282.324 1.178413 24,900 16.900 1.307224 1.195.713 70380 — 121.110 — SPECIAL EDUCATION STATEMENT OF FUND BALANCE YEAR ENDED JUNE 36, 1995 FUND BALANCE JULY 1. ISM Excess (deficiency) of revenue* over expenditure* and ocher u*c* of funds 236311 FUND BALANCE JUNE 36. 1995 306.691 GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 36. 1995 File No 95-21747-11 Estate of Glenn James Fink. Deceased Social Security No 352-01-8124 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estole may be barred or af­ 1994 554292 451.169 291.106 20.276 374.970 GENERAL EDUCATION STATEMENT OF FUND BALANCE YEAR ENDED JUNE 36. 1995 FUND BALANCE JULY 1 1994 Eices* (deficiency) of revenue* over expenditure* and ocher u*e* of funds EXPENDITURES Instruction Supporting Service* Debt Service Ocher Transaction* Outgoing Transfers Community Service* Capua! Outlay 1995 574.692 454.940 327.003 20.969 - - -—_ . 1.377,604 679 ____ 0 131.707 70.380 SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET A'NE 36. 1995 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalent* Accounts receivable Delinquent taxe* receivable Due from General Fund Due from Stau TOTAL ASSETS 1.1 ABI1JTIES AND FUND EQUTIT Account* Payable Salaries Payable Accrued Expenditure* Due to General Fund I Xie to ocher Governmental unit* Deferred Revenue TOTAL UABILITIES 1995 422377 482 1.860 0 63 1994 259.104 0 4.405 8361 149.206 424.982 421.336 — — 20324 11.083 76.906 73355 21.401 27.036 0 128 385 0 2.4«J8 0 ■ —-------118.291 186.025 FUND EQUITY 306.691 236.311 TOTAL UABILTHES AND FUND BALANCE 424.982 421,336 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 16. 1995 — Page 13 Pleasantview celebrates ‘Citizenship Day’ "Citizens of the Month* recognized at the Citizenship Assembly received a certificate of appreciation. Pictured are (front row, from left) Alyssa Case. Jonathan Garrett. Stephanie Wymer. Kenny Burbank. Nicole Cordray. Derek Many Pleasantview students were txinorcd for their good works during an assembly at the elementary school last week. The top sellers in the PTO fund raiser were recognized, as were "Citizen's of lhe Month." and "Safety of the Month." Also applauded was the effort to improve the school made by Danielle Hodges and her family. Danielle wanted to help her school, so she took tlx money she and her sister A’ison and brother Adam earned selling lhe produce from her garden and donated it to lhe school. At the meeting the children learned that lhe school will now have a student council. Each class will vole to elect one from their class to represent them in meetings once a month with principal Jo Stebbins. Stebbins said the students would be talking about lhe good things at Pleasantview. and the things that could be improved. They may also decide what type of performers they would like to see in the future, and things to improve assemblies. A representative will be elected and also an alternate representative, in case one student is absent. Stebbins said. Another new thing at Pleasantview is a school song, written by Carol Johnson and the teachers The song has been taped and was sung at the assembly. Caldwell, (middle row) Jessica Mikolajczyk. Kristen Freitel, Courtney Wakley. (back row) Stephanie London. Katie Boyer. Joey Smith, Mark Ferrall. Breanne Humphreys. Krystle Dunn and Ricky Burke. Principal Jo Stebbins receives the money Danielle Hodges earned by working in her garden this summer. Danielle wanted Io do something to help hi' school and donated almost eight dollars she made by selling produce with the help of her sister (on her right) Allison and her younger brother Adam. Using her own design. Debbi Augustine (standing, back) painted the benches near the entranceway at Pleasantview School. She fashioned a bright green colored checkerboard background with apples decorating the corners of the covered seating. Apples are used in the Pleasantview logo. Pictured with the large thank you card signed by the students are (from left) Kenneth Quick, T. J. Hoffman, Stephanie Wymer. Destiny Patch, Levi Robbins and Audrey Wakley. ~ Singers who helped record the new Pleasantview school song are (front) Jessica Mikolajczyk, Heather Mathews, (back) Bryan Myers, Erin Dahn and Lyndsay Dunn. DEBT RELIEF FOR -T HOMEOWNERS^ No Application Fe*.' Avoid High Bro) .*r F* Credit Card Debt H Land Contract Balloons Home Improvement Credit Problem^ See 5 h First . National Fdr Fast Cash Call..1. Bank of i -xih)-96X-J62<i Michigan Commercial Propcrtic. acarif Land j The Origin* William Slagstad Peddler • 9 Showc 4 November 17,18,19 -J Kalamazoo, Michigan Miller REAL ESTATE Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds Off 1-94 take exit • 80, Sprinkle Rd., go North through 3 lights to Lake St, turn left, follow to Fairgrounds on the left. (Heated Building 1 Friday 4p-9p • Saturday 9a-5p • Sunday lla-4p Adults $5.00 • Child (2-12) $2.00 • Each day Strollers Not Recommended Top sellers in the Pleasantview PTO fund raiser were recognized at the Citizenship Assembly. They are (from left) Dustin Schuch. Amanda Burton and Jessica Mikolajczyk Missing from the photo is Jessica Gaskill. Present this ad for 149 W. State St., Hastings $1 OFF Buying or Selling a Home Call Bill 948-9842 One Person and /or other diuourtv or ccn; MLS The Medicine Label... Your Road Map to Good Health with MainStreet Savings Bank's Trade-Up CD,V A Good Rate Can Only Get Better! With MainStreet Savings Bank's Trade-Up CD, you can't go wrong If rates should go down, youll be locked in to a 6 00% APY But if rates go up, you have the option of trading to the higher rate There's nowhere to go but up And there's nothing to do but drop by MainStreet Savings Bank for a Trade-up CD on November 20. 1995 •Trade up once during the initial term of your CD •S5.000 minimum balance requirement •6. 12, 18 or 24 Month CD •ONE DAY ONLY MAIJs/TREET SAVINGS BANK A asrtMfr free* the (suited Health For the Councffs free brochure readme the medk inr UM. send t scB-sddre—4, stamped cnwk’pc to Cowtktl <w Family Health. 22$ Park Avenue SutKh. Suite l?O0 • ScwIbekNY IQ8DS There's Nowhere To Go But Up! 201 E State Street, Hastings ‘Sabatantial Penalty for early withdrawal FDIC Insured (616)945-9561 or (616)374-8849 JI �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 16, 1995 COURT NEWS: • An 18-ycar-old Kentwood man pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking into a Castleton Township home in July. Tommy John Steffes pleaded guilty to a charge of home invasion, second degree, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a possible $3,000 fine. In exchange for his guilty plea, prosecutors have agreed to drop additional charges of larceny over $100, malicious destruction of property and two counts of uttering and |»ublishing Steffes said be broke into a mobile home in Thomapple Ijtke Estates to steal a VCR. stereo and jewelry. Sentencing has been set for Dec. 21. • A 27-year-old former Hastings man was sentenced to serve time in jail for stealing sheet metal Ronald Avery, who now works in Arkansas, was sentenced to serve five months in jail and two years on probation for larceny in a building and possession of marijuana. He pleaded guilty to the charges Sept. 25. • Bench warrants were issued for four men who failed to appear in Circuit Court last week. William Terpening was to be sentenced on a home invasion charge. He had pleaded guilty io a charge of second-degree home in­ vasion Aug. 16. The charge carries a maxi­ mum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $3,000 fine. Lonnie Mann, 27, of Hickory Comers. was to have a pretrial on charges of larceny over $100, second degree home invasion and possession of stolen property in excess of $100. He faces 15 years in prison for the home invasion charge, and five years each for the charges of stolen property and larceny (See Police Beat). John A. Falvo. Jr.. 29. of Delton, was to have appeared in court for a pretrial for resisting and obstructing a police officer and fourth-offense habitual offender charges. He faces a two year sentence and possible fines of $1,000. Douglas Ode. 22. of Wayland, was to face sentencing on charges stemming from a party on Gun Lake in July. He pleaded guilty to two charges of resisting and obstructing police officer. Each charge carries a maximum two year prison sentence and a possible $1,000 fine. “I’m very disappointed that he isn't here," said Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. The warrants call for the arrest of each man for failure to appear in court. • A Wayland man charged with obstructing police at a Gun Lake party last summer was sentenced to serve one year in jail. Shane Towne, 20. was ordered to serve 12 months in the Barry Cour.ty Jail as pan of his three year probationary period. He was also ordered to pay $1,040 in fines and costs. An additional charge o! possession of marijuana was dropped in lhe plea agreement with prosecutors Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said Towne was a leader or co-leader of a mob of at least 150 people at the party where two police officers were attacked, and one of several people who tackled police officers at the scene. Under the plea agreement with prosecutors, Towne agreed to testify at a trial for two others at the party. Steven Sevigny and Timothy Kopp. "Mr. Towne is a waste of the court s time I still regret not charging him with perjury," said McNeill, who said Towne testified he did not see anything as was charged. "I was very disappointed with your testi­ mony," said Judge Fisher. "1 thought it was dishonest." "I lake full responsibility for what I did," Towne told the judge. "I make no excuses for my actions." • A 19-year-old Dorr woman pleaded guilty to charges stemming from lhe same Gun Lake party. Melissa Keil pleaded guilty io one count of resisting and obstructing a police officer. In exchange for the guilty plea, prosecutors have agreed io recommend delaying sentencing for one year, at which lime the charge will be reduced to disorderly person if she has no violations before that dale. A charge of possession of marijuana also was dropped under the agreement. Keil testified she attempted to get the name of the female police officer making arrests at the party. She said she had to ask twice before the officer gave her the information she wanted. "I didn't realize it was a crime to ask her name," Keil said. • An 18-year-old Nashville man pleaded Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 /hank }on Farm I ntiques HORSE OWNERS-THE EQUINE UNE DISCOUNT TACK STORE is open in Pino well. Sales on all English and Western equipment and clothing. Best buys on Breyer horses anywhere. Box wdls with indoor arena availamc. Call 6166644223 ANTIQUE SHOW. 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Sentencing has been set for Jan. 4, 1996. • An 18-year-old Dowling man was dis­ charged from probation. Jesse Bames will be unsatisfactorily dis­ charged from probation at the end of a jail term for attempting to possess a stolen safe last year. He was sentenced Thursday to one year in jail, with credit for the 289 days be has already served for the charge. • A 32-year-old Hastings woman was ar­ raigned for violating terms of her probation. Penny Eitniear was arraigned for failure to report to her probation officer since July. She was under probation for stealing a car and unlawful use of an automobile. Sentencing has been set for Dec. 21. No bond was set, and she remains in the Barry County Jail. Police Beat: Semi, car collide at intersection A passenger car collided with a semi-truck at the intersection of M-43 and M-66 in Woodland last Thursday. A car driven by Larry Graves. 47, of Defiance. Ohio, struck a semi as it entered an intersection after he suffered a diabetic attack at 1:20 p.m. Nov. 9. Neither Graves nor the truck driver was seriously injured. An accident report from the Michigan State Police Hastings post stated Graves was suffering from low blood sugar at the lime of lhe accident. He was west bound on M-43 and failed to stop at the intersection, striking a semi truck driven by Robert Jencma. 30. of McBain. Jencma was driving a truck owned by Family Mobile Home Movers out of Bellevue. Graves was found to be al fault in the accident, but no tickets were issued. He was treated by Lakewood Ambulance. Police chase man through swamp A Hickory Comers man wanted on charges writing false checks led police on a chase through swamps Thursday, while he was supposed to be in Circuit Court facing different charges. Lonnie Lee Mann. 27. allegedly led detectives from the Barry County Sheriffs Department and Michigan Slate Police through swamp land on Sheffield Road near Hickory Comers shortly after noon Nov. 9. He was supposed to be in court facing a pretrial on charges of home invasion and stolen property in excess of $ 100. He is also set to be sentenced Dec. 17 for arson. Mann was arrested Monday by a detective from the Barry County Sheriffs Department Mann and his wife. Barbara Mann, were arraigned Nov. 13 in District Court on counts of uttering and publishing. Pretrials for both are set for Ngv. 21. Barbara also faces additional previous charges of larceny over $ 100 and forgery of a state check. Both face charges of breaking and entering in Allegan County. Deer ‘crashes’ class session in Woodland by Sharon B. Miller Suf Writer A doe jumped through me window of Lakewood Junior High teacher Libby Kinsey'r clanroom Wednesday, the opening day of firearms season. Kinsey. In lhe middle of instructing a ses­ sion on pronouns in the language arts class, happened to glance up and see a large dog running down lhe drive outside the east side of the building in Woodland where her class­ room Is located. Within the next minute, a large doe crashed through a shaded window near the front of lhe room, landing in lhe middle of two desks, occupied by students. There was glass all over lhe place.' said Kinsey, who thought perhaps the dog has been chasing lhe deer. An assistant In the room left to tell office staff rod to notify other ctasaes to keep their first charge carries a five-year prison sentence with a possible $2,500 fine, while the second offense has a maximum two-year sentence and $500 fine. A pretrial has been set for Nov. 30. • A 17-year-oid Middleville teen was ar­ raigned on a charge of destroying property. Daniel German stood mute to a charge of malicious destruction of property over $100. He is accused of damaging a door doser at Thomapple Kellogg Schools. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. A pretrial has been set for Nov. 30. • A 25-year-okl Hastings man pleaded no contest to a charge of attempted larceny. Scott Wolcott pleaded no contest to at­ tempted larceny in a building, which carries a maximum two-year jail sentence and possible $1,000 fine. Under the plea agreement, two additional charges of receiving and concealing stolen property in excess of $100 and one charge of embezzlement over $ 100 were dropped. A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction can be entered, but is not considered an admission of guilt in any other court matter, such as a civil suit Wolcott was charged with stealing archery equipment from the Proline Factory and hav­ ing a friend attempt to sell them at Bob's Gun and Tackle in Hastings. Sentencing has been set for Dec. 21. • A 21-year-old Delton man was resentenced after the Court of Appeals decided his original sentence was not proportionate. "The Court of Appeals has a long standing problem with (retired) Judge (Richard) Shuster," said Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. Herbert M. Blain was rescntenced to a minimum of 24 to 60 months in prisor for a charge of unlawful driving away of an automobile. Former Circuit Court Judge Shuster had sentenced Blain to 30 to 60 months. On a charge of escaping from the Barry County Jail, Blain was given a new sentence of 16 to 48 months in prison. He was origi­ nally sentenced to 32 to 48 months on that charge. he will be resentenced on an additional charge of receiving and concealing stolen property Dec. 5. after an evidentiary hearing on the amount of restitution Blain was or­ dered to pay. Judge Shuster sentenced Blain to pay $2,656 in restitution for items he was accused of stealing, which Blain denies. Some students said they found tufts at Ota hair In lhe broken glass. "It provided some real excitement in our study of pronouns," quipped Kinsey. County-City Management host agreement is stalled by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor • A 32-year-old Coldwater woman was ar­ raigned on charges sbe wrote false checks. Diane VanHoOebeke pleaded not guilty io charges of attempted fake pretenses over $100 and writing a no account check. The doors cloaed when the thrashing deer jumped up and escaped into the hall through the open door. The next avenue of escape for the deer ap­ peared to be Assistant Principal Tim McMillen's office in the northeast corner at lhe building, where it exited by the same means II had entered, a building window in lhe office. Neither deer nor children were injured in the incident, however some students were shaken up. reported Kinsey. The shade on lhe window kept glass damage to a minimum, but there was a considerable amount of glass in the students' hair and clothing. No progress has been made in recent weeks to finalize a bos: agreement between Barry County and Detroit-baaed City Management, owners of the Hastings Sanitary Service landfill, said County Board Chairman Jim Bailey. The stumbling block is that the county wants the contract to contain a provision so that City Management would not have lhe right to sue the county. *1 think that's one of the things we've been bolding tight on. that they don't have the option for litigation." be told the board Tuesday. Commissioner Robert Wenger said the boat agreement Is "probably out the win­ dow" because of what's happening on the stale level (toward eliminating inter-county solid waste Gow control I." "I agree with you. Bob. ii is on the fast track (at the state level).' Bailey said. "As tar as being out the window. 1 don't see it being out the window If they're on the tat track, we don't dare jump in there and agree to do something dial's not beneficial to the county. If it doesn't happen, it doesn't hap­ pen." A host agreement contract would be a safeguard for the county. Bailey has said, be­ cause there is a possibility that the Michigan Legislature might eliminate inter­ county flow controls of solid waste. The host agreement would supersede the sou's action and lake the county landfill situation out of the political arena. Volume restrictions are the most impor­ tant issue In the boat agreement, county of­ ficials have said, and that matter has been tentatively agreed to. Other issues that the agreement can include are a royalty per ion for the county, visual barriers, a monitoring system to report volume, height restrictions, houn of operation, etc. If a boat agreement is successfully negoti­ ated, in order to be implemented, the county solid waste plan would have to be amended and tha means two-thirds of the municipali­ ties In the county would have to approve the change. Bailey also said the proposal from Browning-Ferris Industries to export up Io 100 percent of the county's solid waste scon will be sent to the townships and other mu­ nicipalities in the county for their votes. A two-thirds vote would be required to include that amendment in lhe county solid waste plan. too. Write Us A Letter... 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NOV. 23. 1995 VOLUME 141.NO 40 PRICE 25* News Briefs Starr School is site for new elementary Street vacation suit withdrawn A out igAinu the City of Hastings by A A D Development over the vacation of Benson Street has been wrthdr-wn. The firm, in its suit, asked lhe Cicruit Court io review City Council's pro­ cedures in closing the road The city responded by say mg ks procedures in­ deed were correct, and this week A kD decided to withdraw its action, b withdrew with prejudice, which means the firm reserves the right to pursue the matter at a later date, but city officials say they don't think that is likely Chy Manager Howard Penrod said the city vacated Benson last spring because rt did not see a purpoie for retaining the easemem for lhe road, but it reserved utility rights. "The council didn't feel the need to build that road at a future date, "he said The request io vacate came from a property owner in that area who wanted to know if there was any interest ia connnicting lhe road. Holiday (tinner wW be served A trsdnional Thanksgiving dinner will be served at 2 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. Thursday. Nov. 23. al the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St.. »* ---HastingsMargaret Hollenbeck, one of the organizers, says anyone is welcome. / Turkey, dressing and all lhe irimming. will be served by volunteers in foe fellowship hall al no charge so an* one. but a free will donation will be ao'.cpted. For mtn r.iformauon. can th; church office at W'eMW Blood drive set at Grace Lutheran fhe Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from I to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 21. at Grace Lutheran Church ia Thc^goal for the blood bank will be 100 pints. Local Rod Cross Director Karen Despres said supplies ia the region are low. so donations are sorely needed. She said that there have been less than two days' supply on hand al regional headqu inert in Lansing. Anyone who is as lean 17 yean old. weighs al least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 36 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute For more information about giving blood or about lhe Red Cross, call 943-3122. Baltimore Twp. may drop zoning The Baltimore Township Board will meet al 7 p.m. Tuesday. No*. 28, to discuss the pros and cons of dropping the township zoning ordinance and reverting back to count) zoning Baltimore Township meetings are held at 6424 Bedford Road The public is welcome io attend For more information, call 948-2022. Post office adds hours for holidays The U.S Post Office in Hastings has extended window hours for customers during the holiday season, starting Mon­ day. Nov. 27. The hours will be from 8 a m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and from 9 a m. io I p.m. Saturdays. Postal customers are reminded to mail early before Christmas. Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A new elementary icbool building planned by tbe Hastings Area School System will be located on Stan School A 'welcome' ribbon cutting Mayor Mary Lou Gray does lhe honors in cutting the ribbon at lhe dedication of the Hastings welcome sign at the west end of the city Smits. With her are Mark Feldpausch, chairman of the Downtown Development Authority and representatives of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, lhe DDA Board and city officials. The ceremony Friday officially marked lhe end of Phase II of the Streetscape beautification project. New home for police tops list by David T. Young Editor Finding a new home for lhe Hastings Police Department and keeping most city services downtown are the top two priorities for city officials as they study current and fu­ ture uses of facilities. A special public hearing on suggestions for long-range solutions to overcrowding problems drew only about a dozen people Monday night, but some ideas were kicked around and a kind of consensus was formed. Joining them were Don Smalligan and Jim DeWilde of M.C. Smith Associates of Grand Rapids, architects who were hired to help with the study of facility needs. The architects identified Qty Hall, the po­ lice department, the fire department, the de­ partment of public works and library as the sites to consider, of which Councilman Robert May said are "busting at the seams." Besides the police department and contin­ ued commitment to the downtown, lhe small group showed some interest in a community center, in a larger room for council meetings and in combining the solice and fire depart­ ments in one single complex. But the police department, officials said, was the biggest reason why they were hav­ ing the hearing. "It’s clear io everyone that we need new police department (facility) yesterday." said Qty manager Howard Penrod. "But what See UST. continued on page 2 Road. The Hastings Board of Education Monday voted unanimously and without comment to exercise its option, taken earlier this year, to purchase lhe property. The cost of the 22-acre parcel, now owned by Charles and Sharon Teunessen. is $50,000. said Superintendent Carl Schoessel. Neighbors have protesied lhe school's use of the site several times, naming loss of ru­ ral lifestyle. Increased traffic and ecological damage. Residents in that area are also con­ cerned about lhe possibility of being forced to hook up to a proposed water and sewer service provided by the City of Hasdngs. Scboesael called tbe property the best lo­ cation for tbe new building and said tests to assess suitability have been conducted. The board also ratified an agreement with tbe Hastings Area Bus Driver Association. Major provisions at tbe agreement call far a two percent across-the-board raise for memben and a cap on insurance costs. Tbe twoyear pact was ratified by the Association ear­ lier in November. Tuition and transportation fees were also set by the board. The family at a non-resi­ dent student not included in the membership count will pay $5. 619 if tbe student is at the elementary level, and $5,816 at the aecondary level. Scboesael said. The figures are much lower if tbe student is included in the membership count, be said, with an elementary student fee set al $483. and a secondary student assessed at $680. Transportation would cost $220, but can be pro-rated on a daily basis. A budget amendmci.t was approved reflecting an additional $367,274 from lhe state to pay for tbe new students. Since last week was American Education Week nationally, each of tbe school board members were "adopted" by one of tbe schools In the district. President Patricia Endsley went to visit the B4 program children for a morning. She reported playing oo the floor with the chil­ dren and putting puzzles together. She has a grandson in B4s and has seen much Im­ provement in him. thanks to tbe program, which she called "an added plus* to tbe Doo Smalligan shows City Council members a chart of a map of Hastings to give them an idea about where a facilities study will focus its proposals. school district. All of tbe board members said they had a great time during then visits; Trustee Don Myers went to Central Elementary. Trustee Thomas Groos to the high school. Vice See SCHOOLS, continued on page 3 Services held for former Mayor Ivan Snyder J-Ad Graphics News Service Former Hastings Mayor Ivan J Snyder died last Thursday rooming at his home. He was 75. Snyder, a lifetime Hastings resident was perhaps best known as mayor from 1975 to 1982 and as a city councilman from 1956 to 1975. Flags were flown over the city at half mast Tuesday, lhe day of his funeral. Current Mayor Mary Lou Gray said the gesture was "for all the years that Ivan put in as a volunteer and an elected official. He served this community for 30 years and the least we can do for him and his memory is show some kind of visible respect." Rags at Barry County buildings also flew at half staff for several hours Tuesday Snyder was bom in Hastings on June 22. 1920, io Jay and Edith (Phillips) Snyder He graduated from Hastings High School in 1938 and married the former Virginia C Benham on Sept. 3. 1939. He served on the U S S Pensacola in the Navy dunng World War II His ship engaged in three battles and he was there when American GIs raised the flag at Iwo Jima During service to his country. Snyder earned tbe Victory Medal, the American Area Award. Asiatic-Pacific Three Stars and Philippine Liberation desigaation Snyder worked as an agent at the former Standard Oil Company in Hastings for 30 years before he retired in 1975. He also served as a police officer and was a volunteer fireman for 22 years for the city and worked at EW. Bliss for eight years. He first served as councilman from the Second Ward in 1956. later was named mayor pro tern and was re-elected every lime until he moved into the mayor’s job on Jan. I. 1975. His other civic and public service included being an officer of lhe Rural Fire Association; Finance Committee of the Hastings High School Committee of 100; a board member of lhe former City-School Library; a Boy Scout leader, past president of the Hastings Youth Council; board member. Riverside Cemetery Association; and advi­ sory member of the Barry County and Hastings Planning Commissions. Snyder was active in lhe First United Methodist Church of Hastings and served for many years on its executive board. The Barry County Bar Association in 1985 presented him with its prestigious Liberty Bell Award on Law Day. May 1, w hen now Probate Judge Richard Shaw made lhe following comments: "Ivan Snyder's accomplishments as mayor and councilman are manifold; the beautifica­ tion of our parks, large addition to the fire station and city garage, street improvements, lhe hiring of quality people for city posi­ tions. and above all. fiscal management. "In short, the City of Hastings is a beauti­ ful. well-run dty and Ivan should get a lot of credit for it. His list of community activities and accomplishments is outstanding. He loved every minute of the lime he gave and always maintained a great sense of humor "His leadership made Hastings a better place to live, for us and our children." Services were held Tuesday morning at the Wren Funeral Home with Dr. Bufford Coe officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the First United Methodist Church. Ivan J. Snyder �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 23, 1995 Arts Council marks 10th anniversary J-Ad Graphics News Service Ten years ago. the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County was founded by two Barry County residents. Sue Drummond and John Fetuenfeld. The organization has grown into an a highly respected promoter of all forms of lhe arts throughout Barry County. An art auction and dinner was held at the Hastings Country Club last week to commemorate the 10*year milestone. The auctioned art work was led by a still life donated by Ann Meade, which drew a bid of $300. Jim Powell's watercolor "Bears" was purchased for $240 The amount of $3,000 was realized from the raffle, and !hc silent and live auction, said President of lhe Council, Kathy Crane. "Il was very successful and we're very happy with such a good response. We may make it an annual thing," Crane said. The proceeds all go into the scholarship fund for 1996, she said. The Arts Council's headquarters, the Arts Hatchery building at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings, was built in 1928 by the state and is reminiscent of many public structures of its time. It served as a residence and research facility for lhe Department of Natural Resources personnel who staffed tbe fish hatchery. After it was closed by lhe state, the building stood empty for 20 years until it was leased from the City of Hastings by tbe Arts Council. With substantial funding from the Thomapple Foundation, a local philanthropic organization, the Arts Council has renovated News Briefs Garden Club sets pick-up day Dec. 1 Instead of havings its annual Greens Sale, the Thomapple Garden Club will have a “pick-up day" from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fnday. Dec. I. at the Elks Lodge on Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings. All orders for wreaths, swags, indoor and outdoor roping, special centerpieces and other items made with fresh greenery for holiday decorating must be placed in advance The deadline for ordering will be Saturday, Nov. 25. “’"'During the pick-up day. the club will offer baked items and some small holi­ day arrangements for sale, but everything else must be ordered before the deadline. Fresh green's for the club's use have been donated by Denver Kiersey of Hastings To place an order, call Phyllis Castleman at 945-5240 or Gen Hall at 795-3825 Ornaments sought for holiday tree The Hastings chapter of lhe Jaycees again this year is asking area children and families to bring homemade Christmas ornaments to the Barry Coun­ ty Courthouse lawn Friday. Dec. 1. to put them on die community Christmas tree. The decorating is scheduled to start that evening at 6:30 and the mayor will turn on the tree lights at 7.15. Holiday Home Tour features 7 stops Six homes and the Barry County Courts and Law Building will be featured in this year's Holiday Home Tour, scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Dec 3 The annual event is sponsored by the Barry County unit of the American Cancer Society The tour will include a hospitality hour from 2 to 3 p.m at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish House, with piano music and a warm holiday drink and Yulehde treat. The tour will gel under way at 2:30 ar«d will continue through 5:30. The homes on the tour w ill include the Sinker House, owned by Richard and Karen Heath at 321 S Jeffe. on St ; the former Wren Funeral Home, now own­ ed by Mike and Linda Miller. 502 S. Jef­ ferson St . the home of Peter and Renna deJager. 528 S Jefferson St . Linda Watson's home at 1325 S Broadway . Jeff and Sue French’s house at 1405 S. Broadway, and Kent and Janet Keller's home at 1004 W. Green St. The Courts and Law Building, which was constructed only a couple of years ago at 220 W Court St., will be an add­ ed attraction TK'kcts are $7 each They may be ob­ tained in advance at Bosley Pharmacy, the Musk. Center. Second Hand Cor­ ners. the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office, or on the day of the tour at the Episcopal Parish House The Holly Trolley will make stops at each home on the tour Cent of the ride is included in the ticket Parking will be available at the Parish House, the United Methodist Church or First Presbyterian Church parking lots the main building, including outdoor deck and awning, as well as the accompanying outbuildings. They are used for visual art exhibits, outdoor musical performances and art classes. Al the same time, the city has redesigned lhe grounds and constructed a beautiful park preserving many of the original fish ponds. The area's ambiance lends itself to the presentations of the Arts Council, with the peaceful ponds and stately trees gracing the wide sweep of green lawn Tbe park is an asset to (be community and a perfect setting for lhe Arts Council summer activities. Further renovations are planned, including the addition of furnace so the building may be used all year. The Arts Council is responsible for many cultural activities for the people of all ages in Barry County. Art classes, a major concert each year, chamber groups and solo concerts, art exhibits at the Aria Hatchery building in the summer, and art appreciation in the schools with the Art Explore program are part of the Arts Council offerings. Children's art shows. Friday concerts by area young people during the month of July, and scholarships for Barry County students attending summer art camps are more of the Council's programs. Arts Alive, held every July, is a free celebration sponsored by the Arts Council which features continuous music presentations, children's activities, art for sale and a pig roast. A Christmas concert and dinner is an annual event also. ‘Anything Goes’ set at Lakewood The musical "Anything Goes" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28-30 and Dec. 1 at Lakewood High School. Director is Robert Oster. Major roles will be played by Jason Huynh. Jay Michaud. Darin Weller. Jodi Boger. Joy Richards and Priscilla Ruder. Tickets may be obtained at the high school or by calling any Lakewood band member. Former sheriff to talk at church Retired Barry County Sheriff David O. Wood will talk about local problems with drugs, sex and gangs at 7 p.m. Wednesday . Nov. 29. at the Prairieville Bible Church. A church spokesperson claimed that incidences of drug use and gang graffiti arc on the upswing in the Delton area lately. The church is located 10221 Norris Road Kids’ auditions will be Nov. 30 Auditions for children's parts in the Hastings High School production of "The Sound of Music" will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 30. in the high school lecture hall. There will be six children's parts, for two boys about 10 and 14 years old and four girls with the approximate ages of 6. 8. 10 and 12. Matcnals for the tryouts will be available at the high school office. The musical production is scheduled for Feb. 29 and March I and 2. ‘Of Christmas Past’ at Charlton Park Historic Charlton Park will celebrate the cpiril "Of Christmas Past" on the weekends of Dec 3 and Dec. 9 and 10 from noon to 5 p.m. The 16-building restored village will be decorated as it would have been about 100 years ago Visitors can dip their ow’i scented candles, create a com husk angel, decorate a sugar cookie and make a tin punch ornament. Taste treats of lhe season will include gingerbread cookies baked ip a wood stove, chestnuts roasting over an open fire, steamingv wassail and English plum pudding. The Thomapple Dulcimer Society will provide music at the Village Church. St. Nicholas will greet children in the museum and carnage ndes or sleigh rides (if the snow is deep enough) will be available. Last-minute shoppers may visit the museum gift shop Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for children ages 5 to 15. For more information, call 945-3775. Deadline to run in villages near The deadline to file petitions to run for village offices is 4 p.m. Tuesday. Nov 28. with clerks in area villages. The general elections in the villages of Woodland. Middleville. Nashville. Freeport and Lake Odessa will be held March 11 A primary , if necessary, will he held in February Candidates may run for president, clerk, treasurer, trustees' seals, and tn Nashville's case, assessor The mission of the Arts council is to provide outstanding concerts and exhibitions; offer a showcase for local talent, encourage young people to develop their talents, work with the schools in bringing an experiences into lhe classrooms, and provide instruction in the arts to the entire community. Attendance was very good at the Thornapple Arts Council auction and dinner celebrating its 10th anniversary Socializing was enjoyed for the first hour of the event. Hastings residents Jeff and Cindy Kaczmarczyk (left) chat with Robert Dwyer at the 10lh anniversary celebration of the Thomapple Arts Council. The television set that was raffled during the evening at the Thornapple Arts Council art auction and dinner was won by Nancy Castleman Auctioneer Steve Stanton dis­ plays the prize The grand prize of a cruise was won by Jenifer Ivinskas and a crystal set by Lori Johnston. Planned Parenthood rep. will speak Dec. 1 Judith Markusse Mann, representing Planned Parenthood in Kalamazoo, will be tbe speaker at the next First Friday program Dec. 1 at tbe Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Mann has been director of development and community relations for Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan since 1990. She is responsible for fund-raising and coordinates education, public affairs and marketing. She plans to talk about what she calls some misunderstandings about Planned Parenthood and tbe most recent federal legis­ lation outlawing late-term abortions by the partial birth method. Before she came to work for Planned Parenthood, Ntyan was a legislative aide to State Rep. Mary Brown for four yean and was executive director of the 46th District Service Office in Kalamazoo. Mann earned a bachelor's degree in public administration from Western Michigan University in 1984 and took some continu­ ing education classes at Lansing Community College and Kellogg Community College. Among her volunteer activities are vice president. Loaves & Fishes, and board presi­ dent of the 60th District Service Office. She also was a recipient of the Outstanding Young Women In America award in 1985. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held at noon on lhe first Friday of each month at the hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those attending can bring their own lunches or they may purchase light iare at the hall. Tea and coffee will be furnished by the Democrats. Art work lined the walls of the Hastings Country Club Saturday evening, with al available for purchase at the Thomapple Arts Council auction and dinner. President of the Council, Kathy Crane, talks with Master and Mistress of Ceremonies, Richard and Ethel Groos, before the auction starts. New Consumers Power contract ratified Nov. 17 Consumers Power Company ratified a contract with employees on Nov. 17. after more than five months of negotiations. According to sources from the United Utility Workers of America (UUWA) Executive Council, this followed a ten’ative agreement reached Nov. 2. "We are pleased to have tbe contract ratified," said lead negotiator Frank Johnson. "We can now turn our attention to lhe future and the competitive challenges facing tbe utility and its employees." President and CEO Mike Morris also said he was pleased to have lhe contract ratified. "I am personally satisfied with the contract," he said. "I believe that it is a fair and balanced document." Morris also added that be was proud of tbe union representatives for the way they handled themselves and continued to service local customers without a contract over the past several months. Negotiations were tense, according to union officials, who were angered over the company's proposal to remove language from lhe contract that would prohibit them from hiring workers from outside tbe union. That language has been changed somewhat according the Union Representative Keith Murphy. "We now will have the right to review their proposals (for outside help) and the right to grievance procedures," said Murphy. A joint committee has been set up made up of 50% union representatives and 50% company representatives to review such matters. The company has also agreed to make all hourly wage increases, cost of living adjustments and pension benefits retroactive to the dates of the first tentative agreement. "Tbe union made many attempts to get improvement in other areas of tbe working agreement," said Murphy, "but lhe company was unwilling to make any other changes. He added that the entire Executive Board of the Counci I and Nat ional President Hicks are confident that there are no other gains possible and are recommending acceptance of this tentative agreement. LIST, continued from page 1 will we need 25 years from now? We need to determine whether to combine things (police and fire) or keep them separate." "The police department is at the top of tbe priority list, even if it’s a temporary loca­ tion," said Councilman Robert May. "Thai's one of tbe reasons why we re here." Mayor Mary Lou Gray said she would like to see a police and fire complex close to the downtown "because they're emergency ser­ vices." The local police now operate out of the basement of City Hall, and reports are that they don't enough room to do their jobs effi­ ciently. "If council agrees that we should concen­ trate on lhe police department first, then that's what we should do," Penrod said. Another message that came through was the continued commitment for the city's of­ fices and departments to be downtown. Though some other communities have chosen complexes on the fringes of their cities and despite Penrod s “devil's advocate" statement that future growth may take place elsewhere, toward Rutland Township, coun­ cil members restated their decision to remain downtown. If they didn't. Councilman David Jaspersc asked. "Then why are we spending DDA (Downtown Development Authority) money where we are? Why arc we encouraging the county to stay in the downtown? Penrod then said. "It sounds to me like you're strongly committed to the down­ town." Gray said. "An important factor is to keep the jobs downtown and keep people coming downtown (with a City Hall and library). Peg Peurach. a member of the audience said a good City hall and libraiy downtown should be "findable and gettablc." She added that she feels "the library and City Hall are architectural gems, and I'd like to sec them stay." She said she would hate to sec them sold and then razed. "I hope that when you weigh factors, it won't just be the bottom line," she said. Penrod said he believes that the current City Hall location is prime land, and it might be worth more without it than with it. Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell said per­ haps lhe county, also busting at the seams, might be interested in City Hall if the city was to move out of that building. Bonnie Ballinger, executive director of lhe Barry County United Way. brought up the need for a community building, saying that many organizations can't find suitable places to meet to give back to their community. Despite all the wishing and hoping. Jaspersc said. "Sometime we re going to have to get down to what the costs arc going to be and then we’ll have to make a deci­ sion." That brought up questions about whether it’s wisest to renovate the existing or other structures or to build new facilities. Both would be costly. "We can continue to get by with what we have, but as soon as we renovate, it will get costly," Penrod said, noting that the city would have to meet handicapped accessible requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Foss White, another member of the audi­ ence. said every time you add an elevator to make the facility accessible, you add tremen­ dous costs. May added. "We re going to have to decide whether we want beauty or economics But size will be a factor if a new facility is constructed, argued Councilman Harold Hawkins. "If you build them, you've got to figure ahead 30 years. You've got to have a rite big enough to hold expansion." When Smalligan asked if the study should concentrate only on city-owned property. May answered. "Definitely, other properties need to be looked at. Maybe we can find something more reasonable for what we need." DeWiide said. "Ail sites are being consid­ ered. We haven't gotten to the point where we would rule out anything ." Some people at the meeting said they would like to sec a city services complex that could house more than just city admin­ istration. Elizabeth Forbes said lhe city could save money on staff by eliminating duplication of duties. Some also claimed that council chambers needs to be larger, especially now because meetings are televised and there is the proba­ bility tat some meetings will attract large numbers. Not receiving favor in the discussion was any attempt to build a river walk. Jaspersc called it a luxury and Mayor-Elect Frank Campbell noted that such walks in the Tyden Park area wouldn’t be legal because of constraints in the agreement when the city was given the park. But. as local officials said, the public hear­ ing was not a forum to decide exactly what the city would do about future facilities, it was just a session to gater ideas. Penrod said, "We're just fact finding. We're trying to get as many ideas as we can." The council agreed to meet again with Smalligan and DeWiide and the public to further discuss lhe topic at a meeting sched­ uled for 7 p.m. Monday. Jan. 15. --------— Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 23, 1995 — Page 3 SCHOOLS, continued from page 1 Central Elementary students enjoy Thanksgiving feast The students in Solvej Waggoner's room also had a Thanksgiving Feast, complete with stew, applesauce, and combread Jenna Radant shows the spirit oi the times with her costume. Com bread, applesauce and cold nvlk went with the beef stew Kim Peck serves. Mary Larkin's class at Central Elementary annex were guests at a Thanksgiving Feast too. The stew seemed to be enjoyed by (front row. from left) Jacob Trumbel. Josh Combs, (back) Heather McCarthy and Samantha Wellman President Colin Cruttenden io Northeastern. Trustee Michael Hubert to Southeastern El­ ementary. Secretary Ray Rose to Pleasantview. and Trustee Kim Alderson to the Hastings Middle School. A progress report on the plans for addi­ tions and improvement in the school's building was given. Schoessel said they had been told that by the end of February, hard hats will be seen working at the middle school. Business Manager Todd Mora said because of lower interest rales, the millage rate, which was estimated at 5.72, was cut by one-quarter mill, which would save the dis­ trict $4 million in interest. He noted that the bonds for the local school project are available locally through Edward D. Jones. Central Elementary principal David Arnold said he and lhe staff had held several meetings, and at the last meeting the archi­ tect incorporated ideas from the first meeting and added two more. Central Elementary and the middle school will be lhe first two buildings that will be renovated or have additions. Michael Spahr, principal of tbe middle school, said his staff, school improvement team and an advisory board had held meet­ ings and had also met with the architects. He said they ucre. ' very, very excited.Steve Harbison, principal of the high school, reported on the pace of the study of technology needs in the schools. He reported a committee of representatives of business and industry, lhe librarian, par­ ents, students and staff from each building have met and started to develop steps for the technology needs. Schoessel said things were moving along and pledged to continue progress repons as the process continues. The board also recognized several people for their work in the passage of lhe recent millage. Individuals and members of tbe Citizens Advisory Committee and tbe Citizens for Quality Education, (commonly called the millage committee) were thanked by all of the board members and presented with a pen from the board with tbe inscription "A World of Thanks." In other business, the board: • Accepted gifts that totaled $8,632. Northeastern PTO donated $2500 for in­ structional materials and supplies. The Hast­ ings Middle School PTO gave tbe board $2500 for the purchase of library materials, Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation gave $2,067 to fund various programs for students, and the Hastings Athletic Booster Club donated $1,565 to purchase athletic equipment. • Accepted the audit report from Norman & Paulson that said the school finances were properly monitored. • Established a construction and debt re­ tirement account with Hastings City Bank. Since the bonds sold for school renovations and additions, "will not be used all at once, it is to our benefit to invest to gain inter­ est,' Schoessel said. • Named National Bank of Detroit (NBD) as the system's investment portfolio mao-, ager for the proceeds from the sale of lhe bonds. • Heard an educational presentation on thematic team leaching by Northeastern teachers Alice Gergen and Don Schils. • Approved early graduation for two stu­ dents, Kristin Norris and Robert Bepristis. • Approved the policy titled "Bus Driver Examination and Training-Drug and Alcohol Testing " All votes at the meeting were unanimous. Diana Johnston serves the stew that probably tastes like that enjoyed by the pilgrims and American Indians at the first Thanksgiving Bor.rd of Education President Pat Endsley visile d lhe B4s building as pad of American Education Week In addition to putting puzzles together and playing on the floor with the Dray Huis cools his stew before trying it The children in Diana Johnston’s class at Central Elementary Annex had venison and elk both in their stew Dray seems to represent an American Indian with his headdress Trustee Kim Alderson's visit to the Hastings Middle School during American Education Week was little ones, outside. Endsley helped get the children ready to go highlighted by sitting in on a team meeting of the staff of the school Pausing for a photo are (left to right) Teresa Heide, Larry Melendy, Jack Longstreet. Tim Neason, Alderson, Principal Michael Spahr and Mel Hund. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 23. 1995 Let’s glorify God at Thanksgiving To The Editor: Do you know what the constitution says? Do you know what our Founding Fathers real­ ly said? "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof First Amendment. United States Constitution Jan I. 1802. Thomas Jefferson wrote. "I contemplate with solemn reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature shall make no law respec­ ting an establishment of religion, or pro­ hibiting the free exercise thereof, thus building a wall of separation" — (this wall was one-directional to protect lhe church) The phase ("separation of church and state" is not found in lhe U.S. Constitution, nor any other founding document. It is. however, in another prominent document — the Constitution of the former So-iet Union. "If i could have entertained the slightest ap­ prehension. that the constitution framed in the convention might possibly endanger the religious rights of any ecclesiastical society, certainly I would neser have placed my signature to it." George Washington (May 10. 1789) "Do not anyone claim to be a true American if they ever attempt to remove religion from politics." George Washington said in his farewell address, 1797. "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inade­ quate to the government of any other." John Adams. Oct. II. 1798 "Our laws and institutions must necessarily be based upon and embody the teaching of the Redeemer of mankind; it's impossible that it should be otherwise and in this sense, and to this extent, our civilization and our institu­ tions arc emphatically Christian." Holy Trini­ ty vs. the U.S. 1892. 87 precedents. In 1963. the court said no more Bible reading in school by a “simple announcement." Prior to removal of prayer in school, talk­ ing, chewing gum. making noise, running in halls, getting out of turn in line, wearing im­ proper clothing, not putting paper in wastebaskets were the biggest problems Cur­ rently. it’s rape, robbery, assault, burglary, arson, bombing, murder, suicide, absenteeism, vandalism, drug abuse, alcohol use, gang warfare, pregnancy, abortion. Presidents is only governing by polls vencral disease. How far we have come in ignoring the one with the sovereign power to change cir­ cumstances and individuals, while his love for us never changes! He keeps his promises and He is returning for those who love Him. It's soon to be Thanksgiving. Let's glorify God Don and Joyce Kelly Hastings Newspaper should take stands on issues To The Editor: I would like to compliment you for publishing your newspaper's opinions regar­ ding two controversial proposals that have recently come before the voters: The bond/millagc issue on school facilities, and the historic district proposal. By publishing editorial opinion you stimulate debate. By taking a stand you may "rub some people the wrong way." but you also help the community to accept differences of opinion and democrrtically based deci­ sions In this way you help to foster maturity and healthy tolerance within the community I hope you will publish your editorial col­ umn more often. Or better yet. I hope it becomes a regular feature of the paper. A strvig local newspaper that takes a stand in trying to better the community it serves; whether many people agree with that stand or not. is one of the real strengths of our nation. More and more local newspapers are going out of business. As they go. an important pan of our democratic system is weakened. Please keep up the good work Jason K. Cherry Hastings Public servants should work for free 7b The Editor: 1 am fed up with the recent problems in passing a federal budget. The actions of Newt Gingrich and Bob Dole are deplorable, as well as the majority of Congress and the Senate I hear all the representatives. Republicans and Democrats both, wanting to cut spending, and that means taking away from the elderly and poor I have not heard once a represen­ tative cutting his own pay It is also peculiar that the Republicans want to balance the budget in seven years, when it took President Reagan eight to triple the deficit. Something no one seems to want to br­ ing into the light. Well, it didn't happen over­ night. and it can't be fixed over night. A little more caution in spending and a lot more common sense in Congress and the Senate would be a godsend In review, maybe the ones making a career out of running the government should be working for free, because they don't deserve the wages we are paying them. Eloyse M. Nelson Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Tanner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • M letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community ot residence. 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EACH DONOR BASKH1 MULTIPLEQUenTONS atxtul nd teternr that would disqualify donatkaw 4 STERILIZED NEEDLES L*a-D TO DRAW BLOOD ARE NEVER-REUSED Ttevararao rut ol AIDS or otter mternna dW wwtedoMlafbknd 5 6 7 AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO BLOOO TRANSFVSaDNS. telay a groemg matter ot HEALTHY AMERICANS ARF ENCOURAGED TV) VOUJN IEER TO GIVI BUXJO hr tte transhnraau ear* year HastingsBaNNER Remember folks. ennton is in his re­ election campaign, and as in his last one, he will always say what he thinks you want to hear In a 1993 speech pushing their "health­ care reform" Clinton himself says they will slow the growth of Medicare/Medicaid to 6 percent (twice the rate of inflation) But. he warns you "don't let them tell you this is a cut, because it’s not. it’s just slowing the rate of growth." Why is it a "massive cut." now that the Republicans have proposed the same thing? The fact that that Republicans are dealing with the lough issues may not have them leading in the popularity polls. At least they have had the guts to take the lead and try to fix these problems All lhe President is doing is pandering to and scaring our seniors Maureen Dudley Dowling Jail inmate ‘stood up for friends’ To The Editor: In our country it’s an American’s duty to question people tn power (the American President) I see it as a moral obligation to stand up or lhe rights of my friends, loved ones, and my fellow Americans. Amenta was founded on standing up for the rights of the individual. This is lhe reason I took full responsibility for my actions I will not condone what the system has done. Circuit Judge James Fisher believes I per­ jured myself because I told the truth and it wasn't what he wanted to hear Therefore. I'm a waste of the court's time." (Gordon McNeill). I'm proud to have joined President Lincoln and Yassir Arafat in standing up for what’s right They dubbed me self-righteous and said I hadn't any accomplishments, but don't forget this was a graduation part. I had just graduated and had been an all-conference football player. Was I supposed to have a Nobel Peace Prize two months after graduation? Shane Towne Barry County Jail Hastings When you need to say "WELCOME" tp , a new neighbor...'THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information...a subscription to * The HASTINGS BANNER • Call 945-9554 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Sanats Spancar Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20610, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. 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In my calls to Congress I found there was a 9-1 ratio in support of the Republican budget, but you won t hear that in the news "polls " This president and the resi of the Democrats have relied on fear mongering and outright lies to our senior citizens to stop our country from moving toward a balanced budget. The fact is the Clinton plan differs by $K a month in comparison to the Republican plan, but you are led to believe their plan will throw you in­ to the gutter Plesc don't be swayed by false and misleading information the Democrats have spent $20 million for If they cared so much about your Medicare, why didn’t they take that $20 million and deposit in the Medicare program97 * Maltings Banner, me. A Ovtsron Ot J Ad Graphics tnc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. 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Wa tower*, bat to batty raise*." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 23. 1995 — Page 5 Communication from... CONGRESSMAN FINANCIAL NICK SMITH Raiding the trust fund ‘7 am for a government rigorously frugal and simple, applying all the possible savings of the public revenue to the discharge of the national debt; and not for a multiplication of officers and salaries merely to make par­ tisans. and for increasing, by every device, the public debt, on the principle of it's being a public blessing. ” — Thomas Jefferson (in a letter io Elbridge Gerry). Last week. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin withdrew $61.6 billion of government securities from the G-Fund (Federal Employees Retirement System’s Government Securities Investment Fund) and the Civil Ser­ vice Retirement Trust Fund. He took this un­ precedented action in order to meet govern­ ment obligations after the president veoted a bill raising the debt ceiling. This decision to "disinvest” government trust funds is a serious usurpation of the congressional power to oversee the borrowing of this country. This action should be alarming. Although there is no actual money in these funds, there are government securities similar to govern­ ment bonds. When Treasury disinvests these funds, it takes the securities out of the fund and eliminates them This allows the Treasury to sell additional securities to the public under the statutory debt ceiling and use lhe money to meet its obligations It also has the effect of ripping up even the lOUs backing the govern­ ment trust funds In addition, disinvestment distorts the con­ stitutional structure of government Article I. Section 8. of the Constitution grants Congress the power "to borrow money on the credit of lhe United States " Exercts.ng that power. Congress has limited government borrowing to $4.9 trillion. The disinvestment of the funds, however, allows the Treasury to evade the limit and ignore the wishes of Congress. The abuse, if continued, could make a mockery of congressional powers. Right now. government trust funds hold more than $1.3 trillion in securities which could be disinvested. including $483 billion in the Social Security Trust Fund done This is enough money for the government io run for five years without an increase in the debt ceil­ ing or any additional borrowing authority from Congress. It's sad to think that lhe president has felt it necessary to engage in this financial shell game (and further reduce the integrity of the government’s trust funds) s^nply to avoid signing the debt ceiling increase passed by Congress. We are determined, however, to stick to our guns and insist on a balanced budget. Some in lhe media have said that Con­ gress and lhe president are just "bickering” over this. That’s wrong because it suggests that struggle is unimportant or unnecessary. The fact is we're proposing the most sweeping change in government since President Roosevelt’s New Deal in the 1930s. We re reversing the trend of ever expanding govern­ ment. freeing citizens from government regulation and interference, and restoring per­ sonal responsibility. We’re enacting a plan to balance the budget for the first time since 1969 and secure a hopeful economic future for our children and grandchildren. The voters in 1994 asked us to make real changes in the way Washington operates. We didn’t expea the president and the big spenders to give up without a fight and they haven't. We’re willing to negotiate many of the specifics, but we will not retreat from lhe goal of a balanced budget. Our economic future is too important to compromise away. CORRECTION: A recent Banner "Time to Time” article on "Thai Was Yesterday" gave lhe phone number of Edna Bechtel incorrectly. Her number n 795-3747 fumishedby Evaluating magazine ratings Rotary Pancake Supper serves over 500 Cooking pancakes for the crowds in the Hastings High School kitchen are (from left) Bob Nida, Mike Humphreys. Patty Woods and Tom Johnson. Olin Bundy and Beth Robbe collect money and tickets at the door of the Rotary's annual pancake supper. In all. 576 people came for the meal. The Rotary made at least $3,060 for scholarships even before the supper, as each of the 66 members were given 15 tickets and charged whether they were used or not. Others bought tickets at the door for $3. I I Most of the larger financial magazines publish annual issues ranking mutual funds. These yearly reviews have become popular with readers as well as advertisers. But how useful is the information? Bob Fischer, a certified financial planner, recently tried to answer this question He con­ ducted a study for Registered Representative magazines (hai examined how valuable magazine ratings are as predictors of future performance. The four magazines selected for the study were Money. Forbes. Kiptnger's. and Business Week The results were eye­ opening — and perhaps surprising to many people who invest based on magazine advice. Fischer tested the magazines against their own information, analyzing whether higher­ rated funds went on to outperform lower-rated funds. He randomly selected 25 growth-andincome funds from each magazine's 1992 an­ nual review and examined these funds' per­ formance for the following year. "We wanted to know if one magazine's fund rating system was more useful than another's in predicting future performance." Fischer said. The study found that the fund group rated lowest by Forbes in 1992 actually performed best in 1993. while the fund group with the highest rating did worst. Business Week’s and Money’s ratings also proved to be unreliable indicators of future performance. Although Kilpinger’s did better than the others al prediaing future performance, its ratings were "still completely insignificant." Some have criticized lhe study for focusing only on growth and income funds and for us­ ing too small of a sample. However, the study 's purpose was to evaluate the validity of the ratings as they are actually used: by in­ dividual investors, to select the best­ performing funds. In comparison. Fischer also evaluated Value Line, an objective advisory service that ranks stocks based on timelines. Since 1965. the stocks ranked by Value Line have per­ formed exactly as the service predicted, with the highest-ranked group outperforming the second-highest-ranked group, and so on The moral of the story is not only to take the time to do your homework before you invest, but also to be sure to rely on professional sources of research. — STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. Close Change AT&T 647b +1'/. Ameritech 55-/4 + 171 Anheuser-Busch 67-/4 +2 Chrysler 497" + P/4 CMS Energy 267e —-/4 Coca Cola 7674 +274 Dow Chemical 69’/! +7> Exxon 79-/4 +3 Family Dollar 15s/! —7! Ford 29 + 74 General Motors 49-/i +374 TCF Financial 607b +7« Hastings Mfg. 22 —1 IBM 947? — ’/• JCPenney 47-/4 + 1-/4 Johnson & Johnson 8574 +2 Kmart 77a —'la Kellogg Company 7574 + 17b McDonald's 45 + 27j Sears 3972 + 7a SoutheastMich. Gas 17-/4 + '/a Spartan Motors 107i + '/t Upjohn 3671 — Gold 385.70 —.10 Silver 5.35 + .02 Dow Jones 5023.55 + 151.74 Volume 408,000,000 | HELP SUPPORT THE BARRY COUNTY 4-H../1 PART-TIME OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR WANTED special Christmas Auction Thanksgiving Day 5 PM Branch office of expanding financial services firm seeks responsible individual to handle varied office funciions. Good communication m people skills are essential. Must be wen organized and a self starter Strong possibilities ot full One MW. efnw -i. . To be coryjidereO. pleaae send resume to 5 Ad #437 CTO J-Ad Graphics Hastings. Ml 48058 After you stuff W WV’ yourself, come on out to... M-J7 Bedford Auction 22134 BEDFORD ROAD • 962-5364 and do your Christmas Shopping with us. WEEKLY AUCTIONS FRIDAY 6:30 and SUNDAY 5:00 OPEN HOUSE in honor of Who Can Solve This Problem? Mark D. ChrlstenMn of Edward D. Jones & Vada Green to celebrate her 90th birthday December 3, 1995 Woodgrove Parish Church, Coats Grove, • NOTICE* I FAIR VIEW 3 ■ Christmas Tree Farm TREE SHAKING & WRAPPING I With This Coupon • With Any Purchase • Anytime I I ■ Cut Your Own (Saws Provided) Beautiful Quality • Fair Prices ’Scotch Pine ’See Our *10* Section I • Precut Trees ’Wreaths ’Blue Spruce up to 14 ft 1 ■ HOURS; Sunday-Friday 11 to 5 Saturday 9 to 5 Partial Proceeds go to Barry County 4-H on M37. bthrttn Hoctngt and MiddinOe J J 795-9633 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS A special meeting of the Baltimore Township Board has been scheduled for Tues., Nov. 28 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the pros and cons of dropping the bal­ timore township Zoning Ordinance and going back to county zoning. The public is encour­ aged to attend Teddie Soya Baltimore Township Clerk 945-9304 A SINCERE THANK YOU... To everyone who helped in my campaign in any number of ways. To everyone who encouraged & supported me in my run for mayor and especially my husband, sons, and parents, without whom 1 could never have even gotten started. You have all touched my heart. I am truly blessed. A Special Meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners has been scheduled for November 29, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., in the Circuit Courtroom of the Barry County Courthouse. Dr. Paul Ohm, will bring the K.C.C. Business Plan to the Board. The County of Barry will provide nec­ essary, reasonable aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting, upon written notice to the County Administrator, 220 W. State Street Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948­ 4891. Peg Peurach William Slagstad Right now. in some school districts, third graders an- learning how to solve this equation. And in some school districts, sixth graders are learning. But there are still some school districts where seniors will receive a diploma without ever having to face lhe question. Pennock Hospital Diabetes Holiday Open House Wednesday, Nov. 29 • 9-11 AM Conference Center Insist on higher academic standards in your school district. STARTING OR EXPANDING A BUSINESS? The JEDC operaies Lhe Hastings Industrial Incubator, which has flexible spaces for manufacturing operations (hat need between 800 and 10 D00 square feet of space. Due to expansions ’S«kL- 1940' of some or our original tenants, we can now offer you both man­ ufacturing and office space, shared services that include copy Food samples and recipes to try counseling. The JEDC also administers Lhe U5 Small Business with a chance to try a new craft. REAL ESTATE The Barry/Hastings JEDC has space and services to help you grow. Free: Blood Pressure Free: Blood Sugars HOLIDAY decorating Ideas Miller machine. FAX. telephone answering and free small business Administration 504 loan program for Barry County. 149 W. State St., Hastings Buying or Selling a Home, Contact Joe Rahn. JEDC Executive Director, at 948-4896 for CaH Bi" more information regarding the Hastings Industrial Incubator _________________ _ O 948-9842______________ “ �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 23. 1995 Courts reorganize to create Judicial Council by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The courts in Barry County have joined forces to create a Judicial Council, designed to make more efficient use of the court s re­ sources. The formation of the Barry County Judicial Council was announced Nov. 17 by lhe three Barry County judges. Circuit Coun Judge James 11. Fisher. District Court Judge Gary R. Holman and Probate Judge Richard H. Shaw. The council has been an idea of lhe judges for several months, since Fisher was sworn in to lhe bench in April of ihis year. Holman developed the idea of the council, and Shaw drafted the final agreement, which was signed Oct. 20. The Judicial Council allows for the three courts to meet and compare notes once a month, so each knows in advance any possi­ ble conflicts in the coming weeks. The mission statement of the council is to facilitate the efficient use of the court personnel and other resources in matter of common interest; to promote understanding, communications and cooperation among the member courts and funding units; and to en­ hance the delivery of court services to the public." Fisher has been selected executive chief judge on the council. Holman is executive chief pro tempore and Bib Nida, court admin­ istrator for Shaw, was selected executive court administrator. Fisher said the council has worked well so far. He said the meetings have allowed the three separate courts to discuss different is­ sues and cooperate with each other, as well as begin to integrate the activities of the courts. "It eliminates problems and helps things run more smoothly." Fisher said. "It gives us a chance to understand everyone elsc’s problems." Fisher said the formation of the council was a major goal when he was appointed to the bench six months ago. The council meets once a month to dis­ cuss upcoming trials and any possible con­ flicts. such as length of trials and housing problems that could arise with the switching of courtrooms The length of a trial could necessitate that one judge hold court in a dif­ ferent courtroom than usual. Another thing the judges discuss is judges switching cases. "This makes ii easier for us to move from ings for the county. The judges say this saves lhe county the $330 a day bUI for a visiting judge, and an estimated $20,000 in lhe area in 1995. The Barry County Judicial Council comes at a time when the Stale Legislature 18 look­ ing at reforming courts and unifying the sys­ tems state-wide. Courts in Barry County have been a suggested model for that reform for some lime. Barry County's council is one step ahead of the state. "We aren’t wailing around for the state to tell us what to do." said Shaw "The old say­ ing is justice delayed in justice denied." court to court and have a consistent policy so that the lawyers and litigants know what is expected of them, no matter who the judge is who tries a case," said Holman. The willingness of the Barry County judges to share case loads means a cost sav­ Russell I. Brodbeck at the Church of wur Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES QUIMBY UNITED ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN METHODIST CHURCH M 79 CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone a.tn.; Worship II am. After 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m weekdays or all day weekends School Special Wednesday. 4 pm Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 — 1928 Book of Common Prayer ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH GOD. 1674 West State Road. meeting at 502 E Bond St Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ (Hastings Church of God building). bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 9am Holy Communion 1st and a.m . classes for all ages Morning 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery pro­ and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 used at all sersK.es For more infer •p.m. Wednesday activities 7.00 mation call 948-9327 or Res p.m. are. Rainboas or J J Bible Deacon David Hvalwick at Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first 948-2101 St Andrew 's is a pan of grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible the Independent Anglican Church Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries Canada Synod or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19), Adult Bible Study - No age limits PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Stephen Wnghl (616) 758 3021 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her church phone (616) 945 9200 nng, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Youth home phi»ne Sunday Service 9 30 Church Service 10:30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a.m . meeting Wednesday. 6:00 p.m at the church. Bnng sack lunch Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6 00 p m W ednesday Bible Study 7 00 p m Awana Program (3 yean old through 6th grade) Wednesdays. 6.30-8 p m. Teen Center. 7th-l2th grades. Saturday. 7-9 30 p m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Fathc. Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mau 4:30 p n Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and Il:l5.a.m.. Coafeuions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address —* 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058; meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall corner of Green apd Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Semen - 9K a m . Bible School. 10.30 a m . Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, in home Bible study Call for location - 623 3110 THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Psator Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a.m and 10:45 a.m Sunday Children's church Tuesday prayer and share lime 9.30 a m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m Youth group meets W ednesday 6 30 p m also. Nuncry available for all services Bnng the whole family FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. VN E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8001 Kevin Shorkcy. Senior Pastor James R. Barren. Asst Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 45 a.m . Classes for all tges. 11:00 a m Morning Worship Service. Jr Church up to. 4<h Grade. 6:00. Evening -Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Cubs. 7:00 p.m . Teens tn Houseman Hall; "00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p m . Adult Choir CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Han man. Pastor Su.-kL"> Services 14' a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a.m. Morning Worthy Service; 6:00 p m Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children FREEPORT CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. Vernon L Macy, in­ terim pastor. (616) 948-4276 Sun­ day services- Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Morning Worship II a m . Prayer Service Thursday. 7 p.m. CEDAR CREE\ BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 nu. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Wor Uupl I 00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N MichigMi A*V. Hastings. MI 49058 Sunday Ser vices: Bible Classes 10 am. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Worship Services — Sundav. 9 00 a m and 11 00 a m . Sunday School. 9 45 a m 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p m to 8 00 pm Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice Call Mr Stephen Lewis at 945 5365 NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission of Si Roae Catholic Church Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roacoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery. children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader ship training The Church Page is Paid for Dy The Hastings Banner, th* Churches and these local Businesses: MAIN STREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions” — 118S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH. Comer Slate Rd . and Bollwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Ikwiald Brail. Associate Pastor. Rev Tod Clark. Youth Pastor Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday School. II am Morning Worship. 6 p m Evening activities Wednesday 7 p.m — share groups in various home* Contact church office for inlo on these. Prayer and Bible study al the church HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand Si . Hastings, Pastor David Burgctl. 948-8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home H.blc Study, please call for more details Homemade peanut brittle now available HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church street*. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Craig Stapen. Musk Coordinator and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 a.m . Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m.. Worship 11:00 a.m. — with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 8; Youji Fellowship 5 30 p m WEDNESDAYS Fami ly Church Night — Prepared light meal 6:00 p.m.. Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m.; First Wednesday of month" is Game Night for all ages THURSDAY Children's Choir 4:00 p.m.; Youth Handbells 4:30 p.m.; Adult Hand­ bell Choir 6 30 p m ; Chance) Choir 7:30 p m. Thursday. Nov. 03 — Thanksgiving Dinner 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Nov 26 — Special muiK by Adult Handbell Choir GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd I mile East of Hasting* Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945-9224 Sunday Services 9 js a m.. Bible Classes for all ages. 10 40 a m Morning Worship. 5;.\) p m Youth Meeting; 6:30 p m Bi­ ble Study for all Thursday 7 30 pm Prayer and Bible Study — Sharing Your Faith. HOPF. UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M 37 south at M-79 Lawrence Hublev. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Count, choir director Sun­ day morning 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning wor ship. 6.00 p.m. Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pal Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for ail *crv ices. Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2J9 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Nov 26 8 00 and 10 45 a m Holy Communion. 9:30 Sunday School (all age*) Thursday. Nov. 23 — 10 00 Family Worship. 8:00 AA. Saturday. Nov 25 — 8:00 NA Tuesday . Nov 28- I 00-7:00 Red Cross Bloodmobik. 7 00 Sunday School Staff Wednesday. Nov 29 — 1000 Wordwatcher* HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oealcr. Program/Youth Director Thursday. Nov 23 — Happy Thanksgiving! Church Of­ fice Closed Today Friday, Nov 24 — Church Office Closed Today Sunday. Nov 26 - 8 30 am Choir rehearsal. 9 30 a.m and 11 00 a m Morning Worship (9.30 service » broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery t* provided for both service*. 9 50 a m Church School for all ages. 10:30 a m Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 11 20 a m Children's Church. 6 00 p m . Middle High Youth Fellowship. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth Fellowship Monday. Nov 27 — 12:00 NEWSLETTER DEADUNE. 7 oo pm ■Rainbows". 7:00 pm Mis­ sion Committee meet* Tuesday. Nov 28 — 7 00 p m Stephen Ministers Wednesday. Nov 29 — 7 00 p m Choir Rehearsal Thur* day Nov 30 - 9 30 a m Circle Study leader* meet with Pastor Keller. 3 00 p m Giris' Cadette Choir 3 30-4 30 p m Christmas musical rehearsal. 7 00 p m Adult Christian Life Studies Tape *6 of the Gary Smalley sene* "Hidden Key* to Loving Relationship* Nursery provided Walter]. Wisotzke LAKE ODESSA - Russell I. Brodbeck. 81, of Lake Odessa, passed away on Wednesdy November 15, 1995 at TenderCare Nursing Home in Hastings. He was bora on September 18,1914, the son of Paul and Florence (Jordan) Brodbeck. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1933 and lived and farmed in the area all his life. Mr. Brodbeck was a member of lhe Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland and was asso­ ciated with the Gideons. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carroll and David. Surviving are four brothers, Richard (Mildred) Brodbeck of Woodland, Willard (Margaret) Brodbeck of Lake Odessa, Paul (Carol Ann) Brodbeck of Woodland, Larry (Marie) Brodbeck of Lake Odessa; five sisters. Helen Miske of Lansing. Mary (Bob) Ulrey of Manchester, Indiana, Patricia (George) Ellcey of Grand Rapids, Carolyn (Lloyd) Brecheisen of Woodland, Jackie Meade of Marshall. Funeral Services were held oo Saturday November 18, 1995 at lhe Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland with Reverend Alan Sell­ man officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Zion Lutheran Churcl Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. hanJ. Snyder HASTINGS - Ivan J. Snyder, 75, of Hast­ ings, passed away go Thursday November 16, 1995 at his residence. He was bom oa June 22, 1920 in Hastings, the soa of Jay. *& Edith (Phillips) Snyder. Mr. Snyder was a life long Hastings resident and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1938 from Hastilgs High School. He served 2 years in the United States Navy during World War IL served on the U33. Pensacola, engaged in 3 battles and was at I wo Jimo when the American Flag was raised. He received numerous commendations including the Victory Medal, the American Area Award, Asiatic-Pacific 3 Stars and lhe Philippine Liberation Designation. He was married to Virginia C. Benham on September 3, 1939. Mr. Snyder was employed nearly 30 years by the former Standard Oil Agency in Hast­ ings, serving as agent for several yean before retiring in 1975. He had previously served as a Hastings City Police Officer and worked 8 years at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings. Mr. Snyder served ?s Mayor of Hastings from January 1, 1975 to Jenuary 1, 1982. He served as Second Ward Concilman from April 9,1956 to January 1,1975 and as a Volunteer Fireman from May 1,1951 to May 31. 1973. He served as an officer for the P.ural Fire Association for many years. Other community involvements included the Finance Committee of lhe Former Hastings High School Committee of 100, Board Member of lhe Former City-School Library, Boy Scout Leader, Past President of lhe Hastings Youth Council, Board Member Hastings Riverside Cemetery Associrtion, Former Advisory Member to Barry County and Hastings Planning Commissions, Member First United Methodist Church and served many years on the Church Executive Board. He was honored by the Barry County Bar Associalion in 1985 on Law Day with it’s “Liberty Bell Award" for community service. During the award presentation. Judge Richard Shaw made the following comments: "Ivan Snyder’s accomplishments as Mayor and Councilman are manifold; the beautification of our parks, large addition to the fire station and city garage, street improvements, the hiring of quality people for City positions and above all fiscal management. In short, the City of Hastings is a beautiful, well run city and Ivan should get a lot of credit for it. His list of community activities and accomplishments is outstanding. He loved every minute of the time he gave and tlv/ays maintained a great sense of humor. His leader­ ship made Hastings a better place to live, for us and our children". He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Wayne & Linden Snyder. Surviving are his wife, Virginia; daughter, Janna Lee Taylor of Yakima, Washington; son, Ivan J. (Ike) Snyder, Jr. of Fayetteville, Arkan­ sas; two granddaughters, Jill Suzanne Matth­ ews of Atlanta, Georgia and Lisa Lynn Medders of Fayetteville, Arkansas; great granddaughter, Hollie Elizabeth Matthews of Atlanta, George; sister-in-law, Margaret Snyd­ er of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday November 21. 1995 at the Wren Funeral Home with Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiating Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or First United Methodist Church. Arrangements v/ere mede by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Edward M. Davis HASTINGS - Edward M. Davis, 69, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Monday November 20. 1995 at Pennock Hospital. He was born on August 17,1926 in Hastings Township Barry County, the son of Edward & Laura Davis. He was raised in Hastings Township. Mr. Davis worked lhe family farm on Becker Road all his working life until he retired in 1980. He has been a resident of Thomapple Manor since his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Ralph & Bill Davis. Surviving are three brothers, Lynn Davis of Hastings, Ray Davis of Hastings, Bob Davis of Owosso; sister, Lelia Arentz of Brookville, Florida; many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Friday November 24, 1995 from 2.00-4:00pm at Wren Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday November 25.1995 at 11:00«m at Wren Funer­ al'Home with the Reverend Russell A. Sarver officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Love, Inc. or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. EOis H. Johnston CLARKSVILLE - Ellis H. Johnston, 75, of Claricsville, passed away on Thursday Novem­ ber 16, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on March 11,1920 in Ml Pleas­ ant, the son of Herbert and Ruth (Holmes) Johnston. He attended Two Rivers Elementary School and graduated from Weidman High School. He mamed Alice Layle on May 2, 1954 in Woodland. This marriage ended in divorce. Mr. Johnston was a milk hauler for several yean and was employed at TRW in Portland, retiring in 1982. He was preceded in de. th by one stepson and daughter-in-law, Durwood and Shirley Birman; one brother, Everett Johnston. Surviving are one daughter, Kathy (Ted) Strimback of Hastings; one son, Jim Johnston of Ionia; three stepchildren, Durwin (Gail) Birman of Ionia, Beverly McClintock of Lake Odessa, Diane (Tim) Smith of Lansing; one grandson, Patrick Strimback, 15 stepchildren; 11 step great grandchildren; one brother, Harold Johnston of Woodland, one sister-inlaw, Pearl Johnston of Lake Odessa. Funeral Services were held on Saturday November 18, 1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Len Davis officiating. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. I Ronald W Gerald, Sr. Ola Nita Osterman NASHVILLE - Ola Nita Osterman, 81, of Nashville, passed away on Monday November 13. 1995. She was born on May 18. 1914 in Barry County’s Baltimore Township, the daughter of William and Alma (Althouse) Cruaenden. She retired from Hastings Square Furniture Company and worked in several Nashville area nursing homes. Mrs. Osterman wu a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland and attended the Battle Creek Alzheimer Support Group. She enjoyed embroidery work, crocheting, baking and growing flowers. She wu a 4-H Leader in her early yean. She wu preceded in death by her husband, Peter Osterman; three brothers; one sister. Surviving are her children, Loren Collier of Olivet, Jen MacKenzie of Jonesboro, Tennes­ see, Raymond Collier of Houston, Tew; eight grrschildren; three step-grandchildren; three grea* granchildren; sister, Helen Swan of Nash­ ville; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside Services were held oo Thursday November 16,1995 at the Woodland Cemetery in Vermontville. Burial wu in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer Association. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Perry F. Fisher| | | MICHIGAN CITY. INDIANA - Ronald W. Gerald, Sr., 51, of Michigan City, Indiana and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Saturday November 18. 1995 at the University of Chicago. He was born on June 30, 1944 in Lansing, the son of Voyle and Margaret (Miller) Gerald. He was raised in the Hastings area and was a graduate of Hastings High in 1963. He married B. Jayne (Elliston) on June 18, 1965. Mr. Gerald enjoyed hunting, fishing and his family. He was preceded in death by his father. Voyle; stepfather, Norman "Doc” Williams. Surviving are his wife, Jayne; son. Ronald, Jr.; daughter, Jodi and husband, Augie Herbst; grandchildren, Cary and Nikki Gerald. Ky and Ethyn Herbst; brothers. Terry of Lansing. Rick of Ionia; sister, Kathy Cram of Ionia; mother, Margaret (Defay) of Branch. He is also survived by a special friend. George Brown, who was like a son. Also, special family members, Sam &. Marsha Elliston and Gloria Goodncr. He donated his body to science. Memorial Services at a later date in Hastings. HASTINGS - Waiter J. Wisotzke, 77, Hast­ ings, passed away on Sunday November 19, 1995 it Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He wu bora on February 18. 1918 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Helen (Pniski) Wisotzke. He graduated from Custer High School and was a Shipping Supervisor for a brewery in Wisconsin for 27 yean, retiring in 1978. He married Elizabeth J. Welker on Septem­ ber 9, 1939. They moved to Iron River, Wisconsin in 1978, then to Hastings in 1984. Mr. Wisotzke was a member of the Ameri­ can Legion Post 1411. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth of Hast­ ings; daughter*. Gail Lancaster of Hastings, Lois Keeton of Las Vegas, Nevada; son, David W isotzke of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; six grand­ children; nine great grandchildren; listen, Beatrice Ulrich of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lorriane Shaver of Sacramento, California; many nieces and nephews. Private Family Services were held with Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial wu in Fl Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. CLARKSVILLE - Perry F. Fisher. 72, of Clarksville, passed away on Tuesday Novem­ ber 14, 1995 at his residence. He wu born on September 13, 1923 in Boston Township, the son of John and Beulah Fisher. He graduated from Clarksville High School in 1942 and attended Tool an Die Trade School in Lansing for 8 months. He married Doris Quisenbeny on May 30, 1944 in Remus and lived in Ionia and Hastings before moving to the Clarksville area in 1944. Mr. Fisher was employed at the Kelvinator Corporation in Lansing for a few years before working at the E.W. Bliss Corporation in Hast­ ings for 36 yean from which he retired in 1981. In 1993, he was an instructor at the Hartland Technical School for 1 year and, in 1994, an instructor at the EW. Bliss for 1 year. He also farmed in lhe area for several years. He was a member of lhe Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parens and two brothers, Kenneth and Vertin. Surviving ire his wife, Doris; two daughters, Laveu Campbell of Saranac and Robin Caine of South Carolina; four grandchildren. Funeral Services were held oo Friday November 17, 1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Interment was in Saranac Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. STOP C MIL D -E BEFORE IT EVER '■ To team how you can help, cafl the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. sn 1800 CHILDREN �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 23. 1995 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... By Joyce F. Wrinbrecht Guest Reporter Five generations celebrated Pictured are great great grandparents Merle and Ada Petro of Delton, great grandmtxher Cary ten Spidel. grandmother Sherry Fager with mother Kirsti and fifth generation Brit­ tany. grandfather Jerry Fager with mother Toma and fifth generation Rachael Converses to mark 60th anniversary Floyd T. Miller to mark 100 years Clifford and Esther Converse were married on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 28. 1935 by the Rev B J Adcock al the Baptist Parsonage in Hastings The family would appreciate a card shower for their 60th anniversary They have two children Edith Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Convene Jr., eight grandchildren aod 17 great grandchildren. Their addrcw p 2401) E. State Rd . Hastings. Midi.49058 The family is hosting a birthday party on Saturday. Nov. 25, 1995. for Floyd T Miller, who will attain the venerable age of 100 the following day An open house will be held at the Dowling Country Chapel on M-37. south of Hastings, from 2 p.m until 5 p.m. Floyd would very much enjoy seeing and visiting with his friends ind neighbors. No guts please. If you are unable to attend, cards may be sent to him at Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, Mich. 49058. Cotant-Burroughs plan to wed in May Joann Cotant of Battle Creek and Richard Cotant of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy to Louis Burroughs, son of Margaret Haffenden of Cloverdale and Jerry Burroughs of Lacey Nancy is a graduate of Western Michigan University and is an accountant al Bans County Mental Health Louis is a graduate of Central Michigan University and is a chemist at Kalsec tn Kalamazoo A May 4. 1996. wedding is being planned Nutter-Hook to wed in May Ken and Shirley Hook and Don and Lori Nutter of Delton arc pleased to announce tfx* engagement of their children. Matthew and Cindy. Matthew, a 1991 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School is employed at Goff Pro­ ducts of Kalamazoo Cindy works as a cook at Peters n Delton Matt and Cindy are planning a May 18th wedding LEGAL NOTICES: State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Indopondent Probate F.loNo 95 21756 IE Estate of Hoiel M Spidal Detected Social Security No 370 12 1032 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your mtoreet m rhe estate moy be barred or of fected by the following The decedent whose lost known oddroe* wo* 5305 Scott Rd NaehvJIe M.ch.gon 49073 d>od 9-12 1995 An mitrumenf doted Feb 26 1990 ho* boon admitted o« the will of the deceoeod Creditor* of the de<eo*ed ore nobhod that all claim* ogomtt tbe e*tate will be forever barred unleea preeonted to the •ndepondent per*o«ol ropreeontatrve Eugene C Spidel 1100 Woodland Rd-. Nashville M»ch»gon 49073 or to both the m dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court Ha»bng* AA>ch<gan 40053 within 4 month* of the do’e o* publication of th>* notice Notice •« further given that the estate will be thereafter otugned and dittnbutod to the per eons entitled to it And to the odmis«*on of the decedent* will to probate Ob|ect>om to the ad mission of the decedent* will to probate must be filed withm 90 day* of the date of publication of this notice HOPS TOWNSHIP Regular Board Moetfng November 13. 1995 — 7 30 p m Pledge to Flog by oil present All members lour residents. County Commis­ sioner James oil present Approved agendo and 10 09 '95 minutes Received Treasurer * all Correspondence and Cachy A mol Smith, her husband. Mark, and their 2-year-old son. Sunon. visited Woodland Saturday, Nov. 18. She visited several of her fnends here and brought materials used in publishing ‘'The History of Woodland. Michigan. 1837-1987." Cathy was the editor of this publication and was in­ strumental in its design and contents. She felt that the products of her research would add to the research library in the Woodland Township Library. John Waite accepted the material, and when Cathy Lucas returns to work, it will be acces­ sioned, catalogued and placed in the library to aid families with genealogy and other research Tbe township appreciates not only Cathy's hard work at the time of the publica­ tion of the book, but also her thoughtfulness in sharing this important research with the peo­ ple of Woodland Township. Marvin Kantner is home following his surgery and is recovering well. Marlene Jemison is also home from the hospital and is on the mend The monthly blood pressure clinic was held on Wednesday. Nov. 15. Kathy Courtney from the Commission on Aging also was al the Woodland meal site to counsel senior citizens about the Michigan Medkare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP). Kathy Courtney. Jo Dedyne and Gerri Brehans attend the COA meal sites monthly to explain the benefits, bow to apply for benefits and answer any questions about the programs Anyone with questions or a problem is welcome to come in from Ham to noon on the third Wednesday of the month As Christmas draws near, the people of Woodland are again making plans to line the streets with luminaries. This year it is planned to place them along both sides of Broadway, cast and west, from Hamlin's quick stop to the Begerow home and along Main Street, nonh to the village limits and south to Stowclls if enough candles and jugs can be put together A caramel corn sale and a bake sale were held earlier this fall to earn money to be used for this. Another bake sate is planned for Fri­ day, Dec. 3, at the Ionia County National Bank from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. or all the bake goods is sold out. Baked goods are need­ ed for this sate, as well as workers to help assemble the luminaries, as well as to light them on Christmas Eve. We’ll le'l you when and where next week. Also, anyone wishing to may donate candles. Milk jugs are also needed. If you wish to become involved in this project, con­ tact Trecia Du its. 367-4348; Gayle Chase. 367-4068; or Shirley Kilmer, 367-4031. Ruth Niethamer is still at Thomapple Manor. Her address is 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 Deer hunting in Woodland Township on the first day of the season. Nov. 15. was suc­ cessful. with many filling their permits early in the day. The Niethamer farms entertained quite a group of hunters. Josh Fredricks and his daughter, Loren, age 13. from Manhatten Beach. Calif., came to Woodland to hunt and were guests of David and Darlene Niethamer. Loren filled her doe license on Wednesday and Josh also got his buck. They will be tak­ ing about 36 pounds of frozen venison back to California on the plane, to share with their family. They returned home on Nov. 20. after a very successful time in Woodland. Friends of the Niethamers from Chicago also had good luck hunting on the Niethamer farms and enjoyed food at the Towne House and soup and sandwich lunches, courtesy of Doris and Tom Niethamer On Thursday. Nov. 16. the entire group had dinner at the Out Back Restaurant, where Tonya works. Included in this outing were Josh Fredricks. Loren Fredricks. Chris Mor­ ion. Jack and Marcia Altoft. Dave. Darlene and Tonya Niethamer. Randy. Shawn and Dillian Durkee, along with Tom and Dons Niethamer. The weather was good for deer hunting, the deer are plentiful and well fed. Woodland Township is coming in with a good harvest of venison. Lillian Vandecar and Beatrice Rogers went to Holt on Saturday. Nov. 18. to a cookie and craft sale held at the Holt Methodist Church They have been going to this sale with Lillian's daughter-in-law. Gail Deadman. for at least the last 20 years There is just about any kind of cookies you can think of for sate at this event, as well as many interesting crafts This year the sisters were joined at the church by Gail Deadman and her daughters. Chnsiie Finger and Brie Deadman. and cousins. Susie Burstey and Annie Scon After they had en­ joyed the sate and crafts, they went to Delhi for brunch where they were joined by two month-old Robert Christian Finger. Lillian's great-grandson, for this family outing. Cathy Ivicas entered Northside Hospital. 1000 Johnson Ferry Road. Atlanta. GA 30342 on Monday. Nov. 20. and had surgery on Tuesday. Nov. 21. We will report on her pro­ gress again next week. If you wish to have an item in the Woodland News column, please call me at 945-5471 evenings and on Monday There is an answer­ ing machine on this phone, as well as on my work phone. 948-4881. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Committee Reports Approved payment of bills Received DNR permits No 95 12 0487 for Kathryn Spe.gel ond No 94-12-0254 for Robert Appointed C Stevens C E Hommond J Hor­ vath. R Tanner R DeBolt to Construction Board of ^Received applications for Supervisor Assessor Set Special Board meeting for interviews Mon Nov 20 1995ot6»pm Motion to withdraw from grant program Ro Cloverdale Township Pork Accepted Guernsey snow removal b.d 1995 Treasurer * Ta» motions approved Refunded permit fee overpayment to J Wood* Adjournment 9 18pm Shirley R Ca*e Clerk Attested to by Patricia I Baker Supervi*or (11 73) LEGAL NOTICE: Kathy Courtney, seated, explains MMAP benefits to Phylis Ward and Edith Ketchum. Hastings High School announce honor roll for first marking period 1st Marking Period which ended November 1 1995 SENIORS HIGH HONORS 330 to 4.00 - •Robin Acker. Chris Allen. Jenae Bailey. Aaron Baker. Jesse Barnum. •Damian deGoa. Deborah Griffin. Renae Gutchess, Lynden Higgins, Seth Hutchins. Nicole Karmes. Sharyn Kauffman. Angela Lyons. Sarah McKelvey. Bradley Miller. Chris Norris. Thomas Pratt. Robert Redbum, ‘Lisa Reynolds. Amy Rusch. Deanna Sawyer. ‘Aaron Schantz, Eleanore Schroeder. •Jamie Scobey. Jeremy Shade. Kerith Sherwood. ‘Kim K. Sloan. Elizabeth Slocum. Amber Snoeyink. Michael Stormes, Matthew Styf. Erica Tracy. •Carrie Varney. Julie Vos, Jennifer Welcher. Wendi Wilson. Chiaki Y HONORS 110 to 149 - Dana Angeletii. Rickey Argo. Katherine Barch. Ennn Bechler. Kelly Bellgraph. Matthew Birman. Craig Bowen. Meredith Cole. Jenny Dukes. Ryan Gillons. Chad Greenfield. Levi Haight. Emily Hanman. Nicole Haskin. David Henney. Shasta Homing. Kristopher Javor. Fredrick Jiles. Betsie Keeler. Christy LaJoye. Stacy Larke. Colleen Loftus. Sarah McKinney. Thomas Moore Ji.. Scott Preston. Chad Price. Jennifer Quay. Dean Replogle. Kerri Rugg. Brian Seymour HONORABLE MENTION 100 to 109 Jasen Grant, Andrew Hubbard, Jon Jacobs. Chad Keizer. Tammi K-liy. Travis Moore. Stacy Strouse. Holly Thompson. Ryan Vandenburg. Derek Velte. Christa Wetzel JUNIORS HIGH HONORS 330 TO 4.00 - Stacie Beard. Angela Bunce. Michael Burghdoff. Shannon Carpenter. Jillian Conrad, Melissa Craven. Andrea Dreyer. Joshua Duits, Jason Fuller. Lisa Gardner. Amanda Hawbaker. •Janette Jennings. Michael Krueger. Elizabeth Lincolnhol. Jason McCabe. •Lisa McKay. Manda Meeth. Elena Mellen. Sarah Miles. Marisa Norris, •Tamara Obreiter. •Enc Soya. Nick Thornton. Malanee Tossava, “Alexander Voss. “Justin Waters. Felicity White. Colleen Woods HONORS 110 to 149 Bradley Bailey. Heather Banning. Amanda Can. Melissa Chadderdon. Joshua Cook. Kevin Cooney. Kenneth Cross. Martha Gibbons. D. J. Hawkins. Jennifer Hayes. Andrea Jones. Julie Krebs. Danielle Krepps, Jonathan Laurence. Ryan Leslie. Peter Lewis, Stacey Martin. Cassandra Miller. Kevin Morgan. Meghann Murphy. Jennifer Newton. Kristen Norris, Jennifer Schranz, Jodi Songer, Benjamin Spahr, Jerrid Velte, Rocky Wager. Katrina Waldren. Darcy Welton. Carrie Westra HONORABLE MENTION 100 to 109 Matt Armour. Darcie Bolo. James Champion. Mindy Cawson, Joshua Durkee. Angela Erway, David Frisby. Eric Greenfield. Jason Haight, Josh F. Hill. Heather Johnson. Patricia Johnson, Chad Metzger. Megan Pierce, Joshua Storm SOPHOMORES HIGH HONORS 330 TO 4.00 - Casey Anderson. “Julie Anthony. Jeff Arnett. Sarah Bellgraph. Amy Belson. Anne Burghdoff. Carley Case. Michelle Davis. Mylea deGoa. John P. DeWitt. Rachel Dreyer. Cheryl Gibbons. Philip Gole. “Traci Heffelbower. Nicholas Hostetler. Benjamin James. ‘Bess Lyons. Janetta McDiarmid. Trisha McKeough. •Melissa Meaney. Lindsey Micel. •Aleisha Miller. Melissa Moore. Jessica Olmsted. Erika Ordiway. Kristen Piechnik, Lindsey Pittelkow. Ryan Rude. Tiffany Seymour. Adam Taylor. Katie Thomas, Lesley Thornton. Matthew Toburen. •Tenille Waller. •Danielle Wildem. •Katie Willison. •Katherine Wood. James Yi HONORS 110 TO 3.49 - Encka Andrus. Amy Archambeau. Mark Arens. Matthew Barnum, Roxanne Bell. Michelle Bies. Tye Casey. Amy Coe. Lisa Cooklin. Andrew Courtright. Jesse Davis. Zachary Deming. Karen DeMott. Joseph Edger. Summer Gillons. Kristen Hanshaw. Greta Higgins, Lynnae Jones, Angela Kenfield. Jennifer Lewis. Eric McCarty. Emily Mead. Amber Mikolajczyk. Angela Newsted. Jenny Norris. Christopher Olmsted. Stacy Pratt. Amy Robbe. Timothy Rounds. Sarah Roush, Megan Schirmer, Patrick Shade. Charissa Shaw, Kristen Sherwood. Katy Strouse, Eddie Vandermolen, Erica West. Kimberly Yoder HONORABLE MENTION 3.00 TO 109 Tyler Allerding. Nichole Bivens. Sarah Hayes. Michael Jarvis. Stephanie Jiles. Ginger Johnson. Rebecca Keeler. Rebecca Merriman. Joshua Newton. Kyle Pohja. Kimberly Sawdy. Carrie Service. Rachel Young FRESHMEN HIGH HONORS 150TO 4.00 - ‘Bethany Amett, James Beachnau, Angela Boger. Sarah Bolthouse. Matthew Bradley. Jordan Brehm. Sarah Byington. Alicia Cooney. Joshua Dickinson. Stephanie Donalds. Sally Edger, Erin Englehan. Sindi Felzkr *ason Flohr. Erica Fulmer. Danielle Go!nek. Kari Gregory. Karen Herbstreith. Jessica Huss. Andrea Larke, Anna Lewis. Michael Lipstraw. Beauregard Mason. Katie Milter. ‘Allyson Morgan. “David Parker. Andrea Pond. “Amber Reid. Brooke Rizor. Corey Sandusky. Scott Sawyer. Destiny Seeber. •Erika Simpson. Todd Smith. Levi Solmes. Tara Stockham. Laura Storm. Steven Storrs. Amanda Strickland. Jonathan Styf. Laura Thomas, Michael Wank HONORS 3.10 TO 3.49 - Natalie Acheson. Ben Andersen. Eric Babcock. Megan Baker. David Barnum. William Blair. Jeffrey Doozan. Danika Dorcy. Dennis Eagle. Nicole Earl. Sara Fliearman. Adam Furrow. Justin Gordenski. Marc Haywood. Derek Johnson. Christina Lancaster. Elizabeth Lonergan. Eric Meek. Christy Metzger. Bethany Miles. Suzanne Miller. Bryan Murphy. Bradford Myers. Brooke Norris. Leslie Ockerman, Anthony O’Heran, Bethany Olson. Jamie Reid. Nickolas Remley, Todd Schantz. Kristen Schlachter, Sara Slagstad. Amy Songer. Patti Stockham. Joshua Warren. Adam Whitney HONORABLE MENTION 3.00 TO 109 Jennifer Bergstrom. Brian Dunn. Ty Greenfield. Andrew Keller. Houston Malone. Karen Newton. Callie Shumway. James Storms ALTERNATIVE ED HONORS 3.10 TO 149 - John Belles •Indicates 4.00 Renae Medendorp. Wayland David Lynn. Delton and Carolyn Lou Vandenboss. Delton Micah Patrick Murphy. Anchorage. AK and Jessica Joy King. Anchorage. AK. Edward Phillip Battcrson. Bellevue and Roxie Ann Maxwell. Bellevue. John David Henry. Wayland and Arlene D Morgan. Wayland. Bryan John Carpenter. Hastings and Shan Denicc Endsley. Hastings Thomas Allen Frazier. Nashville and Joann Marie Cwik. Nashville Ripley Warren Eastman. Hastings Ginger Ann Richardson. Freeport. and YOUR Will No*•mbor 8 1995 The mooting wo* collod to or dor by Supervisor ot 7 00 p.m All board member* ond *ovorol re»«den»» of town*hip pre*ent Clock * ond troowror • report given ond approved Amend meni to budget approved Bill* approved for pay meet o* pre*ented Meet-ng adjourned ot 8 15 Emily Horri*on Clerk IS A WAY TO CONQUER LUNG DISEASE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications for the Community Mental Health Board through Friday, December 1,1995. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 23. 1995 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having boon mod« in th« condition* of o coctoin real estate mortgage mode and oxecuthre on May 14. 1993 by TONI JO STEEN, o* mortgagor to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC on Indiana Corporation a* mortgagee and recorded on Moy 21. 1993 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Borry County. Michigan, in Liber 572 of AAortgoges on page 406 on which mor tgoge there is claimed to be due ond unpaid at the date of this notice $51.032 89 for principal ond $1,492 26 for interest ond no legal or equitable proceeding having been instituted to recover the debt or any port of the debt secured by the mor tgoge. ond the power of sale in the mortgage con tamed having become opero ive by reason of such default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday December 7. 1995. of 2 00o clock Eastern Standard Time in the afternoon of said day. inside lhe East entrance of the County Courthouse, in the City of Hostings. Michigan, that being one of the places of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry. in the State of Michigan, the lands and premises described in said mortgage will be offered for sale ond sold to the highest bidder at public sole, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due ond un­ paid upon the mortgage together with the legal costs and charges of sole including the statutory attorney fee The prstmises to be sold at said sole ore situated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry State ol Michigan, ond described os follows All of the West 1/2 of the Southwest fractional quarter containing fifty seven acres of land more or less, sim and five one hundredths acres off the South end of the Northwest fractional quarter west of the lake, oil in Section fifteen. Town one North. Range eight West also twenty three acres ol land off the East side of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section sixteen bounded on the West side by the Battle Creek and Hostings rood being Town one North. Range eight West, ex­ cept commencing at the Northwest comer of said Section fifteen thence South along the West Sec tion line one hundred thirty seven rods, thence East to the shore of Long lake thence Nor theasterfy along the shore line of the lake to the North section line thence West along the North section line of said section to the place of beginn ing. Also excepting any portion ol the above described property lying within tbe recorded plat of Vol Pines Acres according to the recorded plot thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on poge 70 The period of time for redemption shall be one (1) year from the dote of sole Dated October 25. 1995 BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC By David L Zebell Humborger and Zebell. P.C BIO Comerica Building Battle Creek. Ml 49017 Telephone: (616) 962-7585 (11 /30) HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Roftder Board Meetinc November 13. 1995 — 7:00 p.m. All Board members present. 32 guests Minute* approved treasurer s report received John DeBroux s retirement honored. Hotting* Area School* requested Act 425 agreement Chose Prem & Newhof s sewer water master plan Approved $6260 for Coat* Grove Rood upgrade Accepted Walker and Fluke’s 1995 audit proposal Adopted 1% administration fee resolution. Approved officers to attend MT A convention Po»d outstanding bill*. Meeting adjourned at 8 50 p.m. Submitted by Bonme L Cruttenden Clerk Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (1 * 23) Default having been mode in the conditions ol a certain Mortgage mode by MARGARET D. HART, whose present oddress is 5045 Lindsay Rood Delton. Michigan. 49046 to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Formers Home Ad­ ministration (now known os Rural Economic ond Community Development). United States Depart­ ment of Agriculture, with its District Office being located at 3260 Eogle Pork Drive Suite 101 -C. Grand Rapid* Michigan 49505. the Mortgage, dated April 3. 1992 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deed* for the County of Borry and State of Michigan on April 6. 1992. in Liber 539 of Barry County Record* on Pages 758 through 762. inclusive, ond by reason of such default lhe Mor­ tgagor elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage due ond payable forthwith, on which AAortgoge there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT AND 34/100 ($69,158.34) DOLLARS and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or ony part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative. Now Therefore Notice is Hereby Given tho by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mor tgoge and m pursuance of the statute in such cose mode ond provided the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by o sole of the premise* therein described or so much thereof os may be necessary at public auction, to the highest bidder, ot the east entrance to lhe Circuit Court located at lhe Borry County Courthouse at 220 W. State Street in the Ci­ ty of Hostings ond County of Borry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for soid County, on Thursday December 21. 1995 at 2 00 o'clock P.M.. local time, in lhe afternoon of soid day. ond said premises wifi be sold to pay tho amount so as aforesaid then due on soid Mortgage together with 8.25 percent interest, legal costs, at­ torneys' foe* ond also ony taxes ond Insurance that said Mortgagee doe* pay on or prior to the date of said sale, which soid promises ore describ­ ed m said AAortgoge a* follows to-wit Lands ond promises situated in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry ond State of Michigan Parcel C Commencing at the Southeast cor­ ner of Section 4. Town 2 North. Rcmgo 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence North. 470.00 feet along the East Imo of said Section 4: thence West at the right angle* with said East section lino. 162.95 feet to the true point of beginn­ ing; thence West 212.50 feet to the centerline of Lindsey Rood; thence South 21'16*26 west along said centerline 220.00 feet; thence East 212.50 foot; thence North 21'1626" East. 220.00 feet to the point of beginning Ann Landers Bratty kids Dear Ann Landers: I recently married a man who has two children from a previous marriage. "Leo’s" ex-wife suffers from a menial disorder and refuses to seek any medical attention. The children have terrible behavior problems. They have no respect for me or anybody else. Their vocabulary is shocking, even by today's standards. 1 dread their weekend visits. These children fight all day. cal like pigs and never pick up a piece of clothing or a discarded toy. If I ask them to clean up after themselves, they say, “Do it yourself.” They need heavy disciplining, but I don't feel it should come from me. When I try to straighten them out, Leo says I should stop picking on his kids. We have a child of our own and 1 do not want her to tum out like these children. They are bratty, and Leo’s ex-wife has re-entered the picture. She’s interfering and making unreasonable demands. All this is destroying our marriage, and I don't see any way out. Please help me. — Can't Take It Anymore. Dear Can't Take It: You and Leo need an unbiased third party to mediate this battle and put your marriage on a more solid footing. Ask your physician or clergyman to refer you to a family counselor, and make an appoint­ ment immediately. You and Leo need to take control of this situation before it deteriorates further. P S Those out-of-control children need help. loo. They are acting out their anger. 1 recommend counseling for them, also On freeioading Dear Ann Landers: My mother is an apart ment manager for some inexpensive apart­ ments Potential renters often tell her they don’t have jobs but they can pay rent because they receive disability checks. When she asks what their disability is, the answers are unbelievable. The redemption period shall be six (6) months People get monthly checks from the govern­ from the date of sole unless the property i* aban­ ment for alcoholism, nu.-ves, back pain, doned in which cose the redemption period shall diabetes and being slow learners. In some be thirty (X) days from the dote of sole cases, they're not even sure what their For further information with regard to this disability is. Really. Ann. is this fair? foreclosure contact the District Office of Rural Economic ond Community Developmc .1 (formerly I'm sure some people really DO need their Farmers Home Administration). 3260 Eagle Pork disability checks, but I also know there are Drive. Suite 101-C. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49505. some proud, decent disabled people who work telephone (616) 942-4110 because they want to. They are loo proud io Dated: November 17. 1995 go on welfare UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through the Are diabetics and slow learners really Formers Home Administration (now Rural unable to work? I have a feeling these people Economic ond Community Development). United States Deportment of Agriculture. Mortgagee would work if they had to. but since the Robert J. Zitio (P22749) . I>ll government hands them, checks, they’d rather Attorney for Mortgagee sit back and suck up lhe taxpayers’ money. SCHEUERLE 8 ZITTA This really bums me up. I know my letter Business Address sounds harsh, but I had to get this off my 300 Washington Street P O Box 212 chest. — Roanoke Grand Hoven, Ml 49417 Dear Ro.: True, some people receiving (616) 842 1470 disability and other welfare entitlements are freeloaders but the vast majority are decent folks who desperately need government assistance. If welfare chtxks were withheld, it would be the children who would suffer. Welfare in this country is mostly about feeding and housing children As for the gold-brickers who claim to be sick, they will always be among us. Alcoholism, we now know, is a disease, and back pain can be excruciating and disabling. As for diabetes, it can lead to blindness, nerve disorders and a host of other incapacitating We' re here when you need us. BOY, Carter Alan, bom on Nov. 7. 1995 at 11:30 a.m. at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He weighed 8 lbs., 13 ozs. and was 21 inches long. Parents are Ginger Acker and Kirk Garrison. GIRL, Kimberly Jo Ellen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 7 al 1:44 a.m. to Gary and Wendy Marble. Freeport, weighing 8 lbs., 11 '4 ozs. and 2OV4 inches long. BOY, Chase J. bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 7 at 6:46 p.m. to Sheri and Mickey Overbeck. Sunfield, weighing 7 lbs.. IIM ozs. and 21 inches long. Pregnancy can take a lot of time considering frequent doctors appointments and all of 'he routine testing, not including any special testing your doctor might want done. Even if your doctor doesn't deliver at Pennock Hospital you can get your testing done right here, close to home. Pennock has a full service lab, a testing/imaging room for triaging, non-stress tests, amniocentesis, and ultrasound with state-of-the-art imaging. All radiographic testing is inter­ preted by a board certified radiologist. Ask your doctor, most will order outpatient testing where it's most convenient for the patient to have it done. Why not make your life a little easier - trust the highly trained and very competent staff at Pennock Hospital! PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W Green St • Hastings Ml 49058 BOY. Zakee Carey. bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov 7. at 5:31 p.m. to Tracy Shauver and Keith Miller. Nashville, weighing 8 lbs . 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Mackenzie Lorin, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 8 at 7:17 p.m. to Cindy Hoort. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs . 3'4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Caleb James Rine. bom Nov 9. 1995 at Community Hospital to Paul and Tracy Rine of Battle Creek. He was bom at 8 26 a.m.. weighing 7 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long Proud grandparents are Peter and Sharon Shea of Bank Creek. Ros/. Rine of Hastings. James and Ann Rine of Delton and Great-grandmother Grace Rine c» Delton GIRL, Katherine Nicok Brown, bom Oct 12. 1995 to Rick and Cheryl Brown, weighing 7 lbs . 2 ozs. and 20 inches long Bom al Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Grand Rapids It’s A Boy! Liam Taylor Martin. 7 lbs . 3 ozs and 20'4m inches long. Bom Nov 15. 1995 at Lansing Sparrow Hospital to Jim and Renee (Taylor) Martin of Holl The proud grand parents arc Keith and Deanna Taylor and Bill and Jeanette Martin, all of Hastings illnesses. Please try to be more compassionate where these unfortunate people are concerned, and be thankful you are not one of them Ann gets rest Dear Ann Landers: Many years ago. you ran this letter on Thanksgiving Day. I think it’s time your readers said "thank you" and gave you a day off. How about letting us write your column today? - An Admirer in Kansas Chy, MO Dear Admirer: I blushed when 1 read all the accolades in that letter, but 1 accept your of­ fer. Now I think I’ll put my feet up and enjoy the rest. Card of thanks Dear Ann: I want to thank you for openly discussing all human problems — homosex­ uality. masturbation, abortion, infidelity, kinky sex. sadism, shoplifting, teenage pregnancies, venereal disease, alcoholism, medical problems drug addictions, wife­ swapping, child abuse, "funny uncles" — every aspect of life. Please don’t ever lose sight of the fact that you are the principal source of information for millions of people who are too timid, too unimaginative or too unm<Xivaied to seek help elsewhere. A whole generation of young people has grown up learning about "life" from reading your column. It would be impossible to calculate the impact you have had on millions of people — not only teengers but individuals of every age. You have patched up family fights, caused people to win (and lose) bets, made com­ munication between children and parents easier, and sent people to physicians, dentists, counselors and service organizations they would never have known about if it hadn’t been for you. Thank you. Ann Landers, for your sense of humor There have been days when your col­ umn was my only laugh for the day You have a way of being funny without being flip, in­ sulting or hurtful. I have split my sides at some of the things you have wntten You have also made me and thousands of tHhcrs feel that we aren't stupid just because we have to ask someone for advice Thank you for having the nerve to call on the busksi doctors, nurses, lawyers, business people, politicians, religious leaders and teachers in order to get the best information for your readers Very few of us reach these people and we certainly could not offer to pay them. Thank you for the encouragement and guidance you have given the alcoholic, the mentally ill. the lonely, the depressed and the handicapped of all ages. Your column has been supportive to people who secretly worry about themselves, think­ ing they are the only ones in the world with such "crazy" problems. It's wonderful to know we aren’t alone. Thanks for admitting when you were wrong. It takes a big person to do that. Thank you for the many miles you have traveled to talk to all kinds of audiences and your willingness to discuss openly and honest­ ly some very sensitive issues. It must have taken a great deal of energy. but it makes your column so much more meaningful when peo­ ple can sec the woman herself You are for real. If you weren’t, you never would have lasted so long. Have a happy Thanksgiving. Ann. You deserve it — One Who Loves You Dear Friend: They say praise, like per­ fume. should be inhaled and not swallowed. So. I'm inhaling yours and thank you for writing. Confidential to Anonymous with a Guilty Conscience: I have sent your check in the amount of SI ,500 to James Cahn, chairman of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. This is in restitution for the money you embezzled several years ago while employed there. 1 am sure you will sleep better tonight. Thank you. Lonesome? Take charge of your life and rum it around. Write for Ann Landers' new booklet. "How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely " Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money­ order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. HI. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.15). Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate. Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS Lake Odessa will be abuzz both Friday and Saturday with "Christmas Round the Town." There are some repeals from previous yean, but there are new locations on lhe toui. The Depot Museum will be open in keeping with its 1995 custom of being open on the last Saturday of the month. It will also be open Friday with a baked goods sak. white elephants, copies of "Crossing" and bun­ tings. Katie's Stitch *N Stuff and Swifts' Flower Shop are on the tour, besides the private homes Lunch will be available for shoppers at the VFW Hall and at Central United Methodist Church's Fellowship Hall. Both locations will have other items for sale. The city stores con­ sider this the largest sale days of the year. Having this local event should reduce the crunch of shoppers in Grand Rapids. Who knows? Maybe this event will bring some Lansing and Grand Rapids shoppers into our town. Next week bring one musical highlight of the year with lhe presentation of "Anything Goes" at the high school auditorium. This runs each evening Nov. 28 through Dec. 1. On Wednesday. Nov. 29. there will be the weekly sjory hour at the library . On Nov. 15. 40 attended the story telling with Jennifer Ivinskas in the Lake Odessa Community Library. Librarian Connie Teachworth welcomed the visitors and in­ troduced the story lelkr who brought her magic lantern and wore her unique costume. Most of the children had heard her in their classrooms so she checked to be sure she did not repeat stones they had already heard Fnends of lhe Library served refreshments from a table decorated with a Thanksgiving theme. On Thursday. Nov. 16. tbe board of direc­ tors of the library met a week early because of conflict with the holiday on their usual meeting night. The staff met with them. Pan of lhe agenda was a tour of the building to ac­ quaint board members with the ups and downs of the present home. New board members ap pointed by the Village of Lake Odessa are Debra Behler and Marilyn Leslk. Lori French remains on the board, but new as an appointee of lhe Odessa Township Board Nov. 15 was a notable day. with lhe deer visiting Woodland’s building of the Lake wood Junior High School One report is that someone in North Carolina heard the story on national news! Channel 8 TV had coverage three times that day. complete with photo coverage and interviews with LibbyKinsey whose room was invaded. Melanie Garltnger who with Dick Yankle shooed the animal out of the copy room; assistant prin­ cipal Tim McMilkn who indicated that the deer was wise to seek out his office where any student is advised to go if they have any trou­ ble. and lhe student who felt the deer land. The Banner had quick coverage and the State Journal came through with a story a few days later. On that same day. a lady patron of the Lake O library was parking her car when it slid on ice and made a soft collision with the brick building Then it was impossible to get the car to reverse its direction and a wrecker had to he called to move her vehicle backwards The Bruce Garlock family of Big Rapids spent Saturday night with his mother and brother here to accommodate their 10-yearold son. Brian, whose BRAJNA hockey team played at The Rink in Bank Creek Saturday afternoon and again on Sunday morning. Their opponents were the Battle Creek Reds Brian had eight local family and fnends to cheer him on Saturday and four others on Sunday Dr. John Hemming brought the sermon Sunday morning at Central Church with his ti­ tle "The Church’s Missions." Mary McCartney Beard of Grand Ledge was the Monday night speaker at the United Methodist Women’s meeting of Central Church. ■ tnt«»« .jf j -xii More than a dozen local retirees attended . (Xi the Nov. 16 joint meeting of Ionia County’s MARSP chapter and the Ionia chapter of retired state employees. Tbe speker was Gor­ don Lindsay. CPA. who is one of the invest­ ment advisers of the Michigan Department of Treasury. He was a graduate of Carson City High School a few years ago. Bom too late to have seen the Charlie Chaplin movies? The Ionia Theater is holding three Chaplin movies from 1914-18 Sunday afternoon at three with lhe Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra playing the background music, as was done in the silent film days. For an admission price, of course. A former resident. Neva Kirvan. age 76, of Barryton died Nov. 14. She had been bom at Lake Odessa to Austia and Stella Hough Fender in 1918. She was predeceased by husbands Howard Metcalf in 1955 and Delbert (Jack) Kirvan in 1967. She had lived at Weidman. Traverse City and Crystal. Burial was at Ceral. She was survived by three daughters and grandchildren. Her late sisters were Della Frantz and Helen Parks. The death of Sebewa resident Robert Wilfred Gierman was listed in last week’s col­ umn. One of his several achievements was the reforestation of 20 acres of worn oui gravel land. His first effort at revitalizing the land was to plant 5.000 evergreens and 2.000 hard­ wood seedlings. His inspiration for "What Might Be" came from a similar project in Yankee Springs. On a visit there, about 25 years ago. he told his guests that this area with its tall evergreens and carpet of needles was what he hoped his plac- named Sunshine would eventually become He lived long enough to sec that. In the first years, the milkweeds shaded the seedlings. In later years, lhe evergreens shaded out the milkweeds. He eventually cut lower limbs and had huge piles of limbs spread through his acreage and they provided shelter for much wildlife. Ke was chagrined many times by theft of trees in December and of his asparagus crop in spring. The house with its furnishings kfl by the improverished couple who had lived there was robbed more than once. Students of Sunfield Elementary School had a camping experience there each year. He intended to leave this property to his township for park purposes, but instead deeded it to the township some years ago. In his advancing years, the township’s cemetery sexton mowed the paths to the rear of the property where one could look down on a branch of Sebewa Creek The December issue of the Sebewa Recolkctor. which Mr. Gierman instituted more than 30 years ago. consists of his autobiography and some tributes to him which were printed in the special issue which marked his 80 birthday back in 1989. His memorial service is to be held at a later dale. His friend, attorney William B Davis, has been chosen to scatter his ashes at his beloved Sunshine. Mr. Gier­ man more than once was visited by newspaper reporters and by the late Dick Evans, "On the Michigan Road " Fnends of the Library will not meet in December The next project will be a newslet­ ter in January. Julie Raffler Stahl is the new library aide The Christmas decorations were mounted on lamp posts on the past weekend �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 23, 1995 — Page 9 Brick making in Delton by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad reached Delton in Barn Count) tn 1887 The railroad earned freight and had a scheduled passenger service. A group of businessmen from Kalamazoo were looking for likely locations to set up some manufactur­ ing enterprises. They made the tnp from Kalamazoo looking for such sites One of the men on this venture was William Leonard, who was a bnekmaker al a location west of Kalamazoo To stop the train to look over a spot in the search for a good location for a bnckyuard, the bell cord on the train was pulled and the engine stopped Everyone got off from the train to look around. The brickmaker of that day didn't have a laboratory or even test equipment to check out the clay. The brickmaker learned his trade on location and by actual work with the clay. William Leonard sifted the clay through his fingers, working it into powder and evaluated it. He took samples from several different places along the C.K. & S. He then made the samples into bncks. which could be shown to men who might be in­ terested in financing a business venture, which vould also increase the revenue of the MW C.K.&S. Railroad One of the favored spots * as just north and east of Delton. Delton's growth began with the coming of the railroad. Will Chase had a lumber yard next to the depot Ezra Morehouse had started a bank in the village. They used their in­ fluence to interest several residents in a cooperative brickyard. Stock was sold in the newly-formed company and 17 acres of land were purchased from Ezra Morehouse and Orin Barrett. John and James Bates, sons of David Bates, who had made bricks by hand m Cloverdale many yean before, were placed in charge of building the operation. The buildings con­ sisted of a kiln shed and a machine and engine house with the drying sheds in between. The kiln shed was 286 feet long, running parallel with and close to the town line bet­ ween Hope ana Barry townships The kiln was 72 feet wide, with a railroad side track running under the north side and out to a large underground oil tank on the east side. The railroad cars unloaded oil there, and coal was unloaded along the track inside of the buildup. The engine room housed a large steam boiler and engine, which ran tbe brick machinery in the adjoining two-story building The drying sheds between this building and the kiln shed covered about 20.000 square feet of space and were arrang­ ed so that the wet brick could be run into the south end from the machine room, and then after drying, trucked to the kiln shed and put into the kilns. After the buildings were completed, the brick machine was installed. This was manag ed by John and Jim Bates. The Delton Bnck and Tile Co. Ltd. started making brick about 1904. The yard operated summers using a stifi mud machine and burn­ ing the brick with oil. After running two sum­ mers. the brickyard closed and was idle for two yean. Loading out biiuK, Geviye w. ueonaro ana Oscar Chamberlin. Delton brickyard owned by William Leonard. Railroad siding where lhe bricks were loaded into box cars. William Leonard had sold his brickyard west of Kalamazoo to the Zeeland Brick Co. of Holland, promising to not sun another brickyard in tne immediate area for a set number of years and had retired to his farm. Mike Doster and Mage Brandstetter kept urg­ ing him to come to Delton and make brick at the idle brickyard. In the spring of 1908. with urging by Lewis Sergeant, superintendent of the C.K.&S. Railroad, and Frank Bush, he came to Delton. and bought the brickyard. He changed the name to the Leonard Brick Company to use his and his father's reputation as brick makers in the Kalamazoo area and that city was his targeted market. The stiff mud machinery was removed from the Delton yard and soft mud machinery was installed, as this worked better with the type of clay found in these clay banks. In the sum­ mer of 1908. the yard began operating once again. Two kiln of brick were made, and burned using wood and coal for burning the bnck. William Leonard and his sons Leon and George operated the brickyard until the sum­ mer of 1918 Leon and George both went into military service. Building was at a standstill due to the war and so was the brick business, so the yard was once again idle until the end of the war. When Leon and George Leonard returned' to Delton after being discharged from military service they formed a partnership with E.A. Burton of Hastings and J.D. Murdock of Delton. They bought the Leonard Brick Com­ pany from William Leonard and immediately began preparing the yard for operation In the summer of 1919, the brick was made, dried and burned with the old equipment, from the original clay bank. The price of brick was $5 a thousand and it sold readily at that price At the end of the season, the com­ pany was a financial success Because of Delton's winter climate, lhe new bricks could not stand to be frozen and brickmaking had been limited to the warmer months. To make the season longer a Well­ ington brick dryer was ordered in 1920. George "Bud” Leonard, son of George W. Leonard and grandson of William Leonard, with a door from one of the kiln arches. Employees of Delton Brickyard, George Snyder, Clarence Stevens, Leon Leonard, Henry Kroes, George Leonard, Bert O’Donnell, Oscar Chamberlain, John Adrianson, Leon Solomon, Roy McBain, Bill Brown, George Watson and William Leonard. Delton Brickyard. There was a shortage of building materials and fittings following the war so the materials for setting up the dryer were difficult to ob­ tain. Finally, in late summer, the dryer was set up and ready to use and once more the brickyard was operating. There was a problem. The clay from the original clay bank wasn't satisfactory for the process of fast steam drying. Many bricks cracked while drying and many more cracked during the burning. A new clay bank had to be opened. This clay worked all right for the faster drying, but the color wasn't the same The bricks made from the original clay bank were a bright cherry red. The new clay and bricks dried in the steam dryer were much lighter in color. Wages were advancing but brick prices were falling The first effects of the post World War I depression were being felt. The last bricks in the brickyard were made in 1923 and it closed for the final time. It was the end of an era for Delton, as the yard had provided work for many people and the C.K.&S Railroad had prospered from moving the bricks was slowing to a halt. The machinery was sold in 1933 and the buildings were torn down. Nothing remained but the cement walks The clay pits filled with water Most of the bricks made at the yard were shipped to Kalamazoo and other nearby towns One snowy winter, the Masons from Hickory Comers spent their time off from other labors hauling bricks from Delton to Hickory Comers to build the Masonic Temple there. The building was dedicated in 1912. In the village of Delton. Marshall Norwood built a brick house on Grove Street and a se­ cond one on the comer of Orchard Street and Brickyard Road. Ferd Storr also built a square brick hiMi.se located on Grove Street Brick farm houses were built on the farms of Lacey Jones. Clyde Clark and William Dunning. The town hall in Cloverdale also was built from Delton brick. The last bricks made by the brickyard were used by George Leonard and Robert Garret to build a garage on Grove Street. George Leonard served as Barry County Sheriff from 1927 through 1934 and there were many interesting stories about his life during that period, to be told at another time. Brickmaking is a very old art. For two thou­ sand years bncks were made entirely by hand Then came the steel age and the invention of machinery increased production, and decreas­ ed the number of brickyards needed. Machinery for mixing, molding and cutting back were used in the Delton yard, but n was still very hard work. First, lhe clay was dug from the clay bank with shovels and picks and loaded into small railroad cars that ran over a narrow gauge track laid from the bank to the plant Later, lhe clay was dug by hand scaper. drawn by a team of mules and dumped into the cars. The cars were drawn by a cable up a steep incline in to second floor of the building where the bt;ck machinery was w-aiting The clay was put into big mixer called a pug mill and water was added, it then went into the crusher and then into another pug mill and finally into the press below. Molds which were sanded and held six bricks to a mold were put into the press and filled with mixed clay. A man stood at the end of this machine and turned lhe mold over into a wooden pallet. The pallets were built of lath with air spaces in between were on a round turntable The pallets with the soft brick were then placed on a double decked wheelbarrow , which held about 12 pallets These were wheeled to the drying sheds and another wheelbarrow was put in place Dry mg dependeu on the weather The brick in the drying sheds were turned on edge when they were dry enough They were then piled onto another type of wheelbarrow to be wheeled to the kiln shed. Here the bncks were piled so lhe heat would go up from the arches below The kilns were about 14 feet high. 36 feet long and from eight to 20 arches wide. An arch was about 17 inches wide at the bottom and extended the length of the kiln. Fire was put in from each end and the heat went up through the entire kiln. The green bricks were placed in the kiln and burned bricks were put around the sides and over lhe lop. and a layer of soft mud was put on the sides to keep the heat in. First, wood fires were started, to slowly dry off the moisture of the green (wet) bricks. Then after a couple of days, the coal fires were started which brought the kiln up to in­ tense heat. It took about a week to 10 days of constant heat to bum a kiln and eight to 10 days after the firing for the kiln to cool enough to be opened Then the kiln was unloaded and placed in the box cars for shipping. Handling brick was hard on backs and on hands Gloves were soon worn out and the skin worn thin. The workers put in 10 hours. with one hour off at noon. The workers at Delton had a ball diamond south of the machine where their team, the Mud Hens, would play with lhe other small towns nearby. Another thing done for fun was roasting marshmallows, weenies and apples and sometimes chickens when the kiln was being burned. It was sometimes a bit of a mystery where those chickens came from. The Delton Brickyard was instrumental in the development and growth of Dehon. It gave employment to many men. The bank was an important development built up by the industry. The backyard contributed to the business of the C.K. AS Railroad and there are still many buildings in the area to testify to the durability of Delton brick Sources: George Budd " Leonard 's papers and artifacts. Years Gone By. Bernard Historical Society. Hastings’ celebrities to serve at Big Boy restaurant The Hastings' Big Boy will bold an event staring many area celebrities on Nov. 28. Meals on that day will be served by one of the area celebrities. All tips collected by the celebrity servers will be given to Hastings High's athletic program. Big Boy also will donate 10 percent of the day's total sales to the Saxon athletic department. Celebrities expected to be on hand include Marsh Evans (assistant football coach). Dave NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week in Farrow (wrestling coach). Paul Fulmer (track and cross country coach). Steve Harbison (principal), Steve Hoke (assistant football coach), Tim Johnston (athletic director). Jeff Keller (football coach), Katie Kowalczyk (girls basketball coach), Wendi McCausey (assistant athletic director), Doug Mepham (soccer coach), Carl Schoessel (superintendent) and Jeff Simpson (assistant football coach). HELP WANTED Immediate part-time position Hours 8:00 a.rr. -1:00 p.m. through April Cappon Oil Co. 1601 S. Bedford Rd. 616-945-3354 The Hastings BANNER Can... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Discover the advantage of having al! your major insur­ ance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage: one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast, fair, friendly service. Call a Farmer) Agent for amo. We. fire, commercial, boat insurance. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent GARY BEGG AGENCY auto, Home. ute. commercial 128 S Michigan Hastings Ml 490M BwkttM: MS-4454 Fax: M5-M14 The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications for the Commission On Aging Board through December 1,1995. RETIRING? Don’t let faxes take a bite out of your retirement plan distribution By rolling it over into an IRA. you may delay paying taxes on your dis­ tribution. Call or stop by today for the details. Member SIPC Mark D. Christensen 228 North Church Hastings, Ml 49058 616-945-3553 Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 23, 1995 - Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Thanksgiving a special time of year Thanksgiving, which helps to kick off lhe Christmas season, has always been super special io me. The reason why is simple, it's a time of year that brings family and those significant others close together And that in itself can warm the chilliest of hearts and bring a smile to any grimacing face. This Thanksgiving 1 am especially thankful for what I have and who I have. Sometimes that may seem small, but it really is a lot. A special thought goes out this season to my boss. Melvin Jacobs. I hope that you get io feeling better and return to the work place real soon. It’s easy to forget sometimes the people who are often taken for granted. So don’t. For me. life is good and I owe much of that thanks to lhe individuals who have helped me to get where I am. here in Barry County.. We all should be so fortunate. So this year don't forget to rentember those who have made your life a bit better. In my first month on the job here at J-Ad Graphics. I have attended many exciting games, met many wonderful individuals and seen what makes places like Barry County so enjoyable. So many wonderful individuals, that it’s hard to pick out just a few. But if I did that list would include the Pat Murphy's, Zack Moushegian's. Tim Johnston's. Buzz Youngs'. Ed Youngs'. Scott Haas'. Kathryn Murphy s, and Keri Bloem's of the world. They make this job one that I look forward to each and every day. Sunday not included. And with the winter sports season just around the corner, my fascinating journey will continue. Also, there arc my family, friends and fellow employees who have helped me financially, spiritually and emotionally too many times to count. To these people I also say thanks. Thanksgiving may be once a year, but it probably shouldn't be. Watching the Detroit Lions and Barry Sanders play on Thanksgiving doesn't hurt to add emotion to the holiday. I just hope they don’t perform like turkeys against Minnesota. •Il has been a successful firearm season in Barry County, as the number of hunters who have stopped by our office indicates. Congratulations to all those who have bagged one and don't stop trying to you who are still looking. •In closing, I would like to thank all of the athletic directors, coaches and athletes who helped to select and engineer this fall's All-Barry County teams. It certainly was a fun fall season. Talk to you soon. Included on the 1995 All-Barry County football team. selected on offense, are (front row. from left) DeltonKellogg's Scott Haas. Lakewood's Mark Mascho. Hastings' Jack Taylor, Hastings’ Jesse Barnum and (back row) Delton- Kellogg's James Sibbersen, Delton-Kalloog's Andy Johnson. Hastings' Brian Seymour and Middleville's Bo Peters. All-Barry County football stars honored Many local football players lit tbe scoreboards or opened the holes that produce the points during the past season. And in honor of their hard work, dedication and athleticism the 1995 A IE Barry County football team is announced. Players from Hastings, Delton-Kellogg, Maple Valley. Lakewood, and Middleville arc all included on lhe squad. On offense, four runningbacks have earned starting sports: Maple Valley's Pete Kellepourey, Hastings' Jack Taylor. Middleville's David Liu and Lakewood's Mark Mascho. Kellepourey gained 789 yards for the 81 Lions and averaged 5.6 yards per carry. His 13 touchdowns helped spark Maple Valley's offense. Taylor managed 526 yards and scored six times for lhe Saxons. Vote'’ lhe team's Most Valuable Player, Taylor tallied 36 points, including one reception for a touchdown. Liu. who received Middleville's Iron Man award, had four touchdowns and 595 yards total on tbe ground. Mascho led Lakewood with 1,058 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns. He averaged 12 yards per cany. At quarterback, two athletes stood out in Barry County. Scott Haas, from DeltonKellogg. and Damon Patrick, from Maple Valley, both put up big numbers in 1995. Haas totaled nearly 13,000 offensive yards and 89 points for the year. He threw for 603 yards and ran for 600, averaging 6.2 per play. Haas also was one of the Panthers leaden on defense, making 128 tackles and four interceptions. Patrick completed just 15-of-32 passing attempts, but did all of the little things to help tbe Lions to get to the top. He scored 11 touchdowns (eight running, three passing) and gained 200 yards on 40 attempts. Hastings' Jesse Barnum and Lakewood's Ben DeHoog are tbe two light ends that earned their stripes in the game played in the trenches. Barnum scored four touchdowns for Coach Jeff Keller's team. He made 22 catches for 261 yards. DeHoog caught 10 balls for 80 yards, 72 of those coming in league games. DeHoog also provided some strong blocking for the Lakewood runners. The offensive line includes Maple Valley's Ray Decker, Hastings* Brian Seymour, Delton-Kellogg's James Sibbersen and Andy Johnson and Middleville’s Bo Peters. Maple Valley Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt says this of Decker "Our best offensive lineman: he is dominating." Seymour, a tackle, was the lineman that the Saxons usually chose to run around, according to Keller. He started on tbe Hastings* line for three years and was an honorable mention OK White performer. Sibbersen and Johnson both had outstanding campaigns for Rob Heethius' Panthers. Tbe tackle is "offensive line strength." according to Heethius. and a major reason why tbe team gained 2,635 on the ground. Johnson is a "pull and trap leader" who played his most dominant ball during the league a part of the season. Peters is also a good trap blocker and was a guard who provided some very aggressive play to lhe Trojan game plan. Two Maple Valley stars gain positions on the defensive line: Chris Gonser and Aaron Tobias. Gonser mack 65 tackles, including two fumble recoveries, while Tobias recorded 58 tackles. The third lineman is Lakewoods Ron Spurgis. Spurgis had 45 bonecrushers, including four sacks. Linebacker may be the deepest position this season for All-Barry County football hopefuls. Five were selected, but a few others could have .played on most teams. Those five are Hastings' Ed Youngs. Maple Valley s Lucas Willcutt. Lake wood's Mike Hanna. DeltonKellogg's Chad Lenz and Middleville's Jason VanElst. Youngs was Hastings' leading tackler with 31 solos. 90 assists and three sacks. He also had two fumble recoveries and one blocked extra point. Willcutt led lhe Lions with 89 tackles and is described by Mittelstaedt as "a very good defensive player." Hanna compiled 138 tackles with five sacks and two fumble recoveries. Lenz, an all-league performer, had a fumble recovery, an interception, 16 solo tackles and 27 assists for Delton-Kellogg. VanElst made 117 first hits and a fumble recovery. He was named as the team s Most Valuable Player. Lakewood and Hastings both have two defensive backs for tbe award. Maple Valley's pair are Brian Hopkins and Adam Thayer. Lakewood has Shane Richardson and Mark Cusack Hopkins collected 47 tackles and intercepted four balls — two of those for touchdowns. Thayer had five picks along with his 25 tackles. Richardson managed 50 tackles and three interceptions, while Cusack racked up 102 tackles and three interceptions. Lakewood's John Swain is the punier. Swain averaged 40.2 yards per punt with four boots being downed inside the 20-yard line. Lakewood's Kyle Walkingion and Nate Tagg along with Maple Valley's Jason Poll received honorable mention status for ibis year’s team Maple Valley members of the 1995 All-Barry County football team are (front row. from left) Chris Gonser, Adam Thayer. Damon Patrick. Pete Kellepourey and (back row) Ray Decker. Aaron Tobias, Brian Hopkins and Lucus Willcutt BANNER Sports Hastings, Middleville land five on soccer team Talent and parity helped to make the 1995 All-Barry County team a most difficult team to select. But, it certainly would be a fun team to coach. Players from Hastings, Middleville. Lakewood and Delton-Kellogg are included on this year's squad. Hastings has five members Fred Jiles, Jim Robbc. Jeff Storrs, Aaron Baker and Chad Price. Middleville also has five: Sean Crofoot. Brad Enders, David Botwinski. Scott Evans and Chris Niles. Lakewo d soccer adds three more members to the team: Steve Cronk. Robbie Steed and Josh Byler. And Delton-Kellogg picks up two slots with Chris Norton and ('had Chambless. Senior goalkeeper Tyler Jansen, of DeltonKellogg. received honorable mention status oo the 1995 squad Jiles. a repeat choice for the team, was nominated for All-State recognition and was named the team's Most Valuable Player The senior midfielder scored nine goals and added 18 assists to help cam All-O.K. White first team honors Robbe. also a senior. had five goals and eight assists as a fullback or a forward He was named the Hastings Best Defensive and is a member of the All-O.K White first team. Robbc also is a repeat choice for the All-Barry County team Storrs is just a sophomore, but has played two years on varsity. His assists helped earn him Offensive in 1995. Storrs County as a freshman and 13 goals and 18 Hastings' Best made All-Barry earned All-O.K. status this season. Baker, like tbe other Hastings' players, has an impressive list of accomplishments. Included in the list are three years on varsity. Hastings’ Best Defensive as well as Most Improved in 1994 Baker scored three goals and five assists as a senior fullback. Price played four years of varsity and received th- Ixt Kaiser award for motivation and spirit in his final season Playing the goalkeeper position. Price recorded six shutouts and was partly responsible for the team's 17-4 mark. For Middleville. Crofoot and Enders both made all-conference honorable mention, while Botwinski and Evans provided plenty of scoring. Botwinski tallied 10 goals and four assists from his forward position, while Evans had 12 goals and four assists to earn all­ conference status Enders was selected as the team's Most Valuable Player. Niles recorded four shutouts to help earn a spot on all-conference as a goalkeeper For a third straight year. Cronk is a See SOCCER, CONTINUED on page 11 Included on the 1995 All-Barry County football team, selected on defense, are (front row. from left) Lakewood's Ron Spurgis, Delton-Kellogg's Chad Lenz, Hastings* Ed Youngs. Middleville's David Liu, Lakewood's Shane Richardson and (back row) Middleville's Jason VanElst, Lakewood's Mike Hanna, Lakewood's Mark Cusack and Lakewood's John Swain. Area harriers named to squad Of the 16 runners that make up the 1995 All-Barry County cross country team. 11 ran in state competitions and one of those won a state individual title. That one individual was none other than Maple Valley’s super senior — Kathryn Murphy. Murphy, who holds lhe school cross country record with a sparkling 18:15 finish, has twice been named the best overall runner in the Lansing area, has been a regional champion and is now competing on a state select team that matches its best cross country runners with athletes from other states Quite a long list of accomplishments Murphy is one of six girls in Barry County who competed at states in 1995 Hastings High had three. Charissa Shaw. Uwi Malville and Laura Thomas Shaw, who placed ninth in the Class B girls individual race, earned all-state recognition. Maiville and Thomas, who provided the Saxons with great depth during the regular season, both finished the state race tn the top 40. The remaining two members of the All­ Barry County girls team who went to state are Jessi Davis, from Middleville and Heidi Eberly, who was another important part of lhe Maple Valley squad that placed ninth at state Eberly made all-conference as a freshman this past season Other members of the All-Barry County girls team are Middleville s Stephanie Potter and Delton-Kellogg s Angie Lillibridge Both runners finished in the top seven at the Barry County meet on Aug. 17. The boys team consisted of five runners who earned starting spots at state races: Andy Swartz. Ben Covert. Tim Rounds. Roy Wise and Josh Smith. Swartz and Coven ran as individuals in tbe Class C race for Maple Valley. And Rounds. Wise and Smith did lhe same in the Class B race for Hastings, Lakewood and Del ton-Kellogg. respectively. Eaton and Dood placed third and sixth for Middleville at the Barry County meet. Louden also managed a top seven finish at See HARRIERS, CONTINUED on page 11 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 23, 1995 — Page 11 SOCCER, BOWLINC SCORES continued from page 10 member of the All-Barry County team. Cronk, a senior striker, was named Lakewood s Most Valuable Player with 10 goals He was named all-lc. -uc twice and was selected io the all-regional squad in 1995. Steed, a sophomore forward, also made the all-regional team as well as being an all­ conference honorable mention. Steed scored 10 goals to go along with his five assists. Byler had six goals and three assists, but what was even more important was the* regional Norton, a junior, was named to the All­ KVA first team. Chambless. a senior, also played a key role in the production of the Panther soccer program junior's leadership. Byler was honorable mention in both the conference and in the Bow le reties Bennett Industries 27-13; Hecker Insurance 23-17. Kent Oil 22-18. Dorothy'* Hair Styl ng 21-19. Carlton Center Excavating 18-22; D.J Electric 9-31 Good Games and Scries —J Pcttengill 183 410. J Decker 190-481. L Elliston 203-522. G Putter 169. B Schultz 159-398. S Drake 185-489; B Maker 162^71; M Garber 176; R. Murphy 169; N. Potter 167; S. Dunham 163; E. Ulrich 173; B. Hathaway 196-522. T Redman 144 Friday Nite Moose Mixed Get Lucky's 32W; 9 and a Wiggle 32; Mid­ dle Lakers 2466; Three Ponies 23; Keglers 23; Four Stars 23. Big O's 2216; Heads Out 22; Sears Service 22; Rusty Four 21; Work­ ing On It 21; Gutter Dusters 21; Gillons 20; Rocky's Four 19; Late Comers 18*Zi; Odd Balls 18; Ten Pins 15; Four R's 14 High Game and Serie* Men — J. Barnum 244-699; M McKee 245-684; C Purdum Sr. 229-626 B Ripley 202-510; B Madden 201-562. K Bushcc 202-549; S. Gillons 200-546; H Service 200-551; R Sears 208 505; L Brummel 169-468; D. Tinkler 169-454; T. Ramey 163-428; M Kasinsky 212; D Wilkes 163. High Game and Series Women — S. McKee 590; S VanDenberg 203-551; L. Bar num 182-504; B. Roush 205-503; H. Service 183-487; S Hildenbrand 175-479; O. Gillons 176-455; S Keeler 185-493; J Kasinsky 156; S. Tinkler 165; M Sutlift 160. Included on the 1995 All-Barry County soccer team are (front row from left) Middleville's Sean Crofoot, DeltonKelloggs Chad Chambless, Middleville's David Botwinski, Lakewood's Robbie Steed. Lakewood's Josh Byler. Lakewood's Steve Cronk and back row MiddleviUe s unns Niles. Middleville's Scott Evans. Middleville's Brad Enders. Hastings' Jett Stows, Hastings' Aaron Baker and Hastings' Jim Robbe. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Panics 30-14; Varney’s Stables 29-15; Nashville Chiropractic 24-20; Misfits 24-30; Eye and Ent Specialists 23-21; Hair Care Center 20-24; Mace's Ph 19-25; H &. S Machine 1866-2556; Lifestyles I6W-27W; Valley Realty 16-28. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 32-16; Pin Seekers 31-17; Advanced Commercial Printing 30-18; Hastings Bowlers 28-20; Lammo's Clowns 26-32; Viking 25-23; Lockshop 24-24; Neigh­ bors 18-30; Black Sheep 15-33; Bye 11-37. Mens High Games & Series D. Blakely 206-558; M. Zimmerman 168;H. Bowman 220-566; R. Reed 225-612; B. Love 188-509; S. Guy 167. Womens High Games & Series S. Bowman 181; D. Service 173; G. Buchanan 222-519; B. Norris 171; P. George 146; C. Keller 139; J. Gasper 189; V. Brown 15.; L. Blakely 164-456. HARRIERS, continued from page 10 Included on the 1995 All-Barry County girls cross country team are (from left) Middleville's Jessi Davis, Hastings’ Lori Marvile, Hastings' Laura Thomas and Hastings' Charissa Shaw the same event. Two Maple Valley runners received honorable mention status, sophomore Nicole Wilson and senior Jay Ohkanson. Ex-Saxons earn letters at Hope Three Hastings athletes have received athletic letters from Hope College during tbe fall term. Paul Rose and Travis Williams both earned letters for the Hope football team. Rose is a senior who has won two letters, while Williams is a sophomore earning his first letter. Robert Wager was a letterwinner on the Hope golf team. Wager was playing his first year of college golf this fall. Included on the 1995 All-Barry County boys cross country team are (from left) Middleville's Steve Dode. Middleville's Matt Eaton. Hastings' Tim Rounds. Lakewood's Roy Wise. Delton-Kellogg's Casey Louden and Delton-Kellogq's Josh Smith. D-K to honor Hall charter members Maple Valley members of the 1995 All-Barry Country cross country teams are Ben Covert. Heidi Eberly, Andy Swartz and Kathryn Murphy t Support the Team of Your Choice! The charter members of the DeltonKellogg Hall of Fame will be honored on Jan. 12. 1996 at the Delton-Kellogg basketball game with Kalamazoo Hackett. Charter members are Dehn Solomon (high school and Kalamazoo College athlete in the early 1960's. Keith Champion (high school athlete and coach from early 1970 s through early 1980's). Larry Skidmore (high school coach in mid 197O's). Dwight Lamphier (high school coach from mid 1970 s through early 1990's) and Carol (Miknis) Smith (high school and Hope College athlete in the late 1970's and early 1980's. A number of deserving persons were norm tated this year. Each person nominated and rot selected will be reevaluated each year during lhe selection process. Nominations can be sent to the DeltonKellogg Athletic Department. DeltonKellogg Schools. 327 N. Grove St.. Delton MI 49046. Your Gift Saves Lives. o Paul Rose High Games and Series — M. Snyder 190-523; L Pater 209 504. M Brimmer 205-486; S. Pennington 196-476; E. Mesecar 171-472; L Yoder 181-498. S. VanCampen 180-462, G Otis 172-464 Y Markies 188-498. P Frederickson 176-441; C Bishop 172427. R Murphy 166-404; D Seeber 156436; B Wilson 149-401; J. Leo 144-398; R Reichard 146-330; L Elliston 206; E Vanessc 192; C. Trumbull 190; D Bums 170. B Miner 167; E Ulrich 162. A Rose 163; B High 159; P Snyder 145; F Schneider 430; P Castleberry 389. Senior Citizens Wixxlmanscc 28-16; Kucmpel 27-17; Col­ vin 26-18. Nash 26-18; Jesick 25-19; Friend 24-20; Snyder 24-20; Moucoulis 22W-21W; Otis 22W-2IW; Beckwith 22-22; Brewer 21-23. Brodock 20-24; Dowding 19-25; Hall 18-26. Schlachter 17-27; Richardson 13-31. Good Series and Game Ladies — C. Sebastian 176-515; O. Gillions 169-428; M. Matson 170471; M Hall 166-419; Y. Markley 189473; B Moore 154; M. Blair 153-411; I. HiIson 135; A Lethcoc 155-444; I. Seeber 164-410. J Richardson 163-422; S. Pennington 170-497; G. Otis 197-525. Good Series and Game Men — J. Mercer 182-453; C Purdum 193-542; W Brodock 226-520; A. Brewer 150423; C. Allman 150; B Terry 205; L. Perry 165-437; W Woomansee 210-527; P. Terpening 162; C. Haywood 202; A. Henrichsen 150-391; R. Nash 165. Thursday A.M. Hummers 3266-1566; Question Marks 28-20; Lucky Shas 26-22; Varneys 26-22; Leftoves 25-23; Hastings Bowl 24-24; Bosleys 23U-24U; Valley Realty 23-25; LeHarves 22-26. Good Games and Series — F Ruthruff 171-511; C. Stuart 162-469; I. Ruthniff 156-448; S Lambert 171-412; D. Olmstead 142-410; L. Johnson 138-410; A. Boniface 129-366; M. Stembrecher 135-357; S. Mogg 165; O. Gillons 162; M. Atkinson 161; D. Collier 160; B Norm 142; P Godbey 142; B Estep 139; T. Joppie 137; B Sexton 134; M. Dull 132; K. Kesler 114 Thursday Angels Nashville Chiro 33-15; Outboard Inn 32-16; Styls-R-Us 30-18; Melaleuca Inc. 28-20; Edward D. Jones 28-20; NAPA Giris 26-22. Stefanos 23-25; Hastings Bowl 22%-25Vi; P.verside 19-29; Bob's Grill 16-32; Mitcher-T 1556-3266; Morrow Roof­ ing 15-33. Good Games and Series — K. Winick 161-438; B. Faul 192-502; J. Fisher 199-486; S. Grinage 179; C. Warner 195; C. Guernsey 163; T. Loftus 176; T Daniels 199-549; S. Snider 174-480; J. Hurless 194; D. Snider 178; B Moody 217; M Wilkes 158; S. Mennell 147; W. Barker 158; P. Arends 180497; P. Wright 177-525; T. Redman 192; D. Taylor 173; D. Bartimu* 192; K. Alien 174-420; D Fcldkamp 211-482; C. McGinn 173; D. McCollum 179-514; L. Watson 185-468; P. Guy 188-522; J. Gasper 198-521. Monday Mixers Ginbach* 30-14; Hartzler Tours 29-15; SoLthshorc Salon 26-18; Hastings Bowl 25-19; Babes and Bats 2456-1966; Kelley’s Keglers 24-20; Mr Bruce's 22-22; Three Ponies 19-25; P.M. Lassies I8V6-25V6; Rowdy Giris 18-26; Michelob 17-27; Dewey's Auto 11-33. Good Games — V Pieson 214; J Mercer 210; F. Schneider 191; C Godbey 187; M. Dunnigan 185; M Kill 181; H. Hewitt 176; N. McDonald 173; B Howes 171; M. Mat­ son 170. Good Series - V. Pierson 568; F. Vanden­ berg 526; P. Shapley 522: J. Mercer 504. Sunday Night Mixed B.S.en 3OK-9V6; Thunder Alley 29-15; Alley Cats 27-17; Rebels 25-19; Diehard* 24-20. Holey Rollers 24-16; Really Rottens 23-17; Misfit* 2266-2166; Rednecks 22-22; Short N Sweet 22-22; Tasmaniac’s 20^-23; Fearsome 4 20-24; Get Along Gsng 20-24; Friends 19-25; Load Hogs 18-26; Freemans 17-27; Beginners Plus 16V5-27V4; Dynamites 10-30. Womens High Games and Series — B. Moody 237-585; M Snyder 181-510; E. Hammontree 172-503; M. Martin 168-472; V. Miller 176-459; C. Wilcox 161-448; L. Falconer 167-442; D Smith 145-409; L. Beyer 152-407; S Craven 152-401; D. Vickes 159-395; S Eckley 149-352; L. Devi* 172. Mens High Games and Series — J. Bar­ num 231-595; B Rentz 192-525; V. Dezess 183-486; K. Beyer 177-478; R. Snyder 198-476; K. Hammontree 204; C. Martin 195; J. Davis 181; J Woody 176; B Hubbell 176; E. Kelley 172; S. Krallman 174; G. Smith 164. YMCA Women’s Volleyball League A League W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle..................................... 38-1 CJ Properties................................................... 35-7 Leafwood Lumber........................................ 26-16 ICS Travel...................................................... 23-16 Ink Spas..........................................................16-26 Hastings Burial Vault.................................. 13-29 Snider Satellites.............................................. 8-31 Hanover/Gamson.......................................... 6-33 HOPE Travis Williams _____________________________________________________________________________ B League Ranger Tool and Die..................................... 38-4 Flexfab ...................................................... 28-11 Goodenough Goodies..................................28-14 Ray James Electric...................................... 23-16 Title Office............ 19-23 Backe Construction....................................... 13-26 Bliss.................................................................. 12-30 Spencer Towing...............................................1-38 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 23. 1995 Nine netters gain area recognition Barry County had an abundance of talented singles players playing high school tennis this season. And five have found their way onto the 1995 All-Barry County tennis squad along with two talented doubles teams. Hastings' Betsie Keeler. Lakewood's Paige Foley and Beth Strazisar and Middleville's Traci Campbell and Sara Wright are all pan of the all-county squad Joining them are two doubles teams. Korte Hutchens and Adelaide Devine, who played doubles at Middleville and Becca Keeler and Lisa Cooklin. who were a tandem for lhe Hastings team Betsie Keeler, who played No. 1 (or the Saxons, was named to the OK White first team, placing seventh at the league meet Foley had a season record of 18-6 and was a runnerup in lhe Capital Circuit league at No. 1 singles. Foley also was named the team's Most Valuable Player. Strazisar played at No. 2 where she compiled a 15-8 record Strazisar. who earned the team's Most Dedicated award, had 4.1 wins during her high school career Campbell made all-league twice and recorded 18 wins as a senior playing No. I singles. Campbell lost in the semifinals at rcgionals to the No. I seed. Wright was one win short of Campbell's mark with 17 victories. The former Middleville doubles champion was seeded fourth this season al regional! The team of Hutchens and Devine went 23-5 in 1995 which was a school record for most wins. They were also conference champions and runner-ups at regional!. Becca Keeler and Cooklin played No 1 doubles and recorded wins versus Middleville and I Jkewood during the year Courtney DeHaan, who recorded 15 wins and was a conference runnerup at No 3 singles, received honorable mention status for this year's squad. Golf’s best earn honors Included on the 1995 All-Bany County tennis team are (front row from left) Lakewood's Paige Foley. Middleville's Kori Hutchens, Lakewood's Beth Strazisar. Hastings' Betsie Keeler. Hastings' Lisa Cooklin. Hastings’Rebecca Keeler and (back row) Middleville’s Sara Wright. Middleville's Tract Campbell and Middleville Adelaide Devine. Two players each from Hastings and Middleville can be found on the 1995 All­ Barry County golf team. For the Saxons. Jason Fuller and Jon Lawrence both made the squad. And for the Trojans. Many Bender and Ryan Nausieda each made the team. Also included in the golf group are Delton-Kellogg's Ryan Vlleck and Lakewood s J.D. Scoville. Vliek won the Barry County tournament and Fuller placed second. Vliek registered a 35. one shot better than Fuller's score. Fuller had an average of 42. while Lawrence bad a norm of 43 during the season. Fuller's best score was a 39 at Wyoming Park, while Lawrence recorded a 79 at the Sexton meet. Bender earned all-conference honors and placed seventh in the league with a 42.6 average. He was a medalist five times in 1995 and is ranked 15th in the school's history with a 4138 norm. Nausieda also was selected as a first-icamcr in league selections and was sixth overall with a 423 average. Nausieda placed second at lhe Barry County Invitational and his 42.76 norm is 17th best at Middleville. Scoville's average was 42.63 and he was named second team all-conference. Josh Sturm, a sophomore at Middleville, received honorable mention status for this year's team. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TOPRY Included on the 1995 All-Barry County golf team are (from left) Lakewood's J.D. Scovflle. Middleville's Ryan Nausieda. Delton-Kellogg's Ryan Vliek, Middleville's Marty Bender, Hastings' Jon Lawrence and Hastings' Jason Fuller. Call 945-9554 \_ _________ GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings B <1111161* at any of these area locations... In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies Back Door Deli Terry’s Tick Tock S&S Country Store Gun Lake — In Middleville — Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville — South End Little's Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Barry to join Calhoun-Kazoo econ development planning group by FJalne Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County will be represented in eco­ nomic development planning with Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties. Commissioner Emmet Herrington told the County Board last week. Hemngton. representing the Barry County Futuring Committee. Jan Hanough. County Cooperative Extension Director and a Futuring Committee leader, and Dixie Stadel-Manshum. Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, and two township supervisors attended a meeting of the Calhoun-Kalamazoo Economic Development Forum held in Battle Creek last week. This is an organization that was put to­ gether back about 1990 and it was primarily to promote economic development in the Calhoun-Kalamazoo area." Herrington said. “.. J've attended these meetings and others from other contiguous counties have attended and we've repeatedly called their attention to tbe fact that we. the contiguous counties like Barry, have a stake in this development." he said. "Ttk y have the second longest airport in lhe state. They have this potential of the whole Ft. Custer coming as an area for the development of industry. "...We again (last week) brought this mat­ ter up. of tbe need to be represented on this effort to bring industry into tbe area and it was accepted finally and we will be meeting with them," Herrington said. "We will keep you informed of lhe devel­ opments on this." be told the board, "be­ cause it will affect us. Bill LaMotbe. who is a former chairman of tbe board of the Kel­ logg Co., chaired the meeting and he pointed out the need for the cohesion of this area and the political clout it could have. He is one of them who is trying, and tbe chambers and so forth and industry are trying to get lhe National Guard io move to an area where they can function. That is a constricted area for today's military maneuvering. "What you see up on Patterson Street go­ ing into Grand Rapids. I think you're going to see in that (Ft. Custer) area in tbe next few years," Herrington said. Tbe alliance between Barry. Kent and Al­ legan Counties, called Bar-Ken-All "is mov­ ing in tbe same direction, only in a different direction (of the county) and (we’ve dis­ cussed) how we should be prepared for what is coming our way." Commissioner Sandy James told the board. James. Commissioner Lew Newman and County Administrator Michael Brown attended a Bar-Ken-All meet­ ing recently, she said. Extension Director Jan Hanough told the board a few months ago that Bar-Ken-All "is truly a collaborative effort to be pro-active in planning ahead for the widening of M-37 and tbe extension of 1-96." Nashville hires new full-time police officer The Nashville Village Council voted last Thursday to hire James Falk as full-time po­ lice officer after a committee recommenda­ tion because ot the recent turnover ot em­ ployees in that department and the high coat of training for pan-time positions. Falk is one of four part-time officers all new to tbe department since March, and be was chosen for lhe position over Sam Powell and Theresa VanDorpe. President Pro Tem Steve Corwin presented the council with lhe Police Committee's recommendation saying that because of in­ creased costs in training pan time employ­ ees. a full time position could be filled with an increased cost of only $1 JOO per year. "We now have four pan-lime officers. Ute turnover is high, and we spend s lot of dol­ lars in training.' he said. 'I believe that we could promote one full-time officer to tbe force, costing lhe village only S2.500 per year.’ Corwin's estimate look into account less hours for current pan-timers. He is also ex­ pecting revenues from lhe recent implemen­ tation of the Uniform Traffic Code. -This will also be beneficial to our offi­ cers." said Chief Doug Bagwell- "We can follow a complaint from beginning to end.' Bagwell said that with the prior schedule, many limes one officer began working with a specific complaint and then once off duty was not scheduled to return to work for sev­ eral days. Trustee Michael Callton. however, ques­ tioned lhe committee's recommendation be­ cause of its decision to interview candidates for lhe position lhe week prior. "The committee has already recommended a full-lime person, not just a change in tbe department.' be said. "We will increase lhe quality of lhe depanment and create a better rapport with the community." said Trustee Frank Dunham. "What was the major criteria in your deci­ sion io hire FalkT asked Callton. "We had a list of standard questions that wc asked all of them.' replied Dunham, who added that be fell that Falk was lhe best choice for tbe community and lhe best quali­ fied for the position. Corwin agreed. 'Jim has been here lhe longest of any cur­ rent part-time officers." said Corwin. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 23, 1995 — Page 13 Delton Kellogg dedicates new elementary school addition by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The new building addition io increase space at Delton Kellogg Elementary School is more than extra rooms. It's an enhance­ ment for learning, school officials said al a d'dtcation of the project. Members of lhe Board of Education, ad­ ministration. staff and Task Force that rec­ ommended the need for a building addition attended a recent ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration of the new facilities. Also on hand were key players in the const ruction of the project Delton Schools Superintendent Dean Mc­ Beth thanked everyone for their important roles in the project and for a job well done. He also gave a chronological history of how the project evolved from lhe vision of a citizens Task Force and school staff to the financing of the addition without increasing property taxes to rhe significant program changes provided. About 70 people attended the event, which included a tour of the addition. The completed project gives the school eight additional classrooms and a multi-pur­ pose room to reduce student-teacher ratio be­ cause of the growth of elementary enroll­ ment and an opportunity to implement pro­ gram changes, McBeth said "We preceded from the premises that We wanted to lower class sizes, particularly in the lower elementary, meaning K-2," Prin­ cipal Marilynn Baker said. "We also wanted a very pleasant, clean and safe environment for our children. "The vision has always been there and the staff has been incredible working through this. We appreciate all lhe help..." she said. One of the program changes is a multi­ age venture that involves two classrooms, each with two teachers, that incorporate kindergarten, first and second graders together. Baker said "We added a new kindergarten teacher and first grade teacher, and added a new multi-age teacher." she said of staff increases Art and physical education teachers from the Middle School come to the elementary for about an hour a day to help with scheduling those activities with elementary youngsters, using the new multi-purpose room. A music movement class for young children is one of the enhancements. The multi-purpose room has a small kitchen area that will eventually enable some of the elementary youngsters to have lunch there. Currently there are four separate lunch times in the regular cafeteria to ac­ commodate a growing student enrollment. "We also have an extended day kinder­ garten." Baker said of the program changes. "We did away with our young fives program and our pre-first. It did not fit in with our beliefs and philosophy aj\y longer. We felt we were sorting kids and we were selecting where they would be before they ever had a chance to come here to school. So we've gone to an extended day kindergarten this year, which Jenny Wandell teaches. We've identified those children tn the first month of school." Wandell and other kindergarten teachers assess the children to determine who can benefit from extra kindergarten time and support. Then those children spend half a day in Wandell's class and the other half in regular kindergarten Wandell is already seeing success with the program and some of the children who needed extra help in the extended day pro­ gram have already been released for just reg­ ular kindergarten. Baker said. Besides the two n*.lti-age classrooms, the new addition is used for two kindergarten classrooms and four first jrade rooms. Tbe classrooms were result of input from teachers and have "warm and bright, cheery colors that young kids love, storage for hands-on manipulative materials* and enough space for extra tables to be set-up so parent volunteers and teaching assistants can work individually with students. New support equipment and furniture has also been purchased as part of the bond package. Discussing physical plant improvements, from lhe successful bond proposal. McBeth noted that the steam heat "coming out of 1956 pipes" had been converted to hot water heating that has elevated the comfort level of the building. Tbe 1936 plumbing in tbe school also was replaced Funding from the bond issue also provided new controls and air handling equipment in the high school. Sewer hookup costs for the district. $219,000. were pan of the total bond issue, too. And as pan of the project, the elementary school was required to install an elevator to comply with the Americans With Disabili­ ties Act. !n addition to serving the physi­ cally challenged, the elevator is an asset to the school food service because the cafeteria is in a basement area One improvement greatly transformed the elementary cafeteria - lhe replacement of the old institutional-type cafeteria tables with long bench seating. Round tables and separate chairs are now part of the scenery which enhances "better socialization." McBeth said. Natural lighting and new flooring complement the room. Before the cafeteria renovation. Baker said there were no windows and the room had peeling paint from years of water damage. "It (the former cafeteria) was not a pleas­ ant place to be." she said. "So this cafeteria is wonderful..." Parking lots and roadways on school dis­ trict property have been re-paved and in soar instances redesigned and there arc more parking spaces for visitors, he said Tennis courts also will be renovated. Technology improvements arc a big part of tbe total project picture to the tune of Delton Kellogg Superintendent Dean McBeth discusses improvements and costs. Tbe eight classroom addition and large multi-purpose room were dedicated at a recent ribbon cutting ceremony at Delton Kellogg Elementary School. Handling the scissors are (left) Sandy Barker, a member of the Task Force and Election Committee, and Board of Education President Glen Weever. The tour included visiting the new multi-purpose room. about $434,000. "We are partially done (with the technol­ ogy component), said Assistant Elementary Principal Karen Han. "We ended up doing quite a bit of the work in bouse which de­ layed us but saved us a lot of money." She hopes all of the technology projects can be completed during this school year. "...Each computer will be able to talk to each computer in the building," she said. Fiber optc cable already has been put in place Wtunflfc.acrvetj.and connections am complete, computers will be put on the sys­ tem. linked to the Internet "to connect ourselves to the rest of the world," Hart said. "It's our intention as a district, and we promised this to the community earlier, that after six o'clock at night the community would be able to hive access to our Internet connections." she said. In school media centers, card catalogs and overdue book lists will be electronic. Each student could access card catalogs from their classrooms and the computer lab. she said. The High school is slated first for that pro­ ject. "In addition, we're going to have a computer assisted drafting program" with eight to ten work stations, a full plotter and special software " Tbe technology Committee wants two computer labs in each building, one for in­ struction and one as a drop-in for student projects. Tbe high school has both labs in place and will be replacing typewriters with computers. "Tbe Middle school and elemen­ tary are getting those labs up to date." she said. While discussing just the elementary pro­ ject. Baker noted, that there were also bene­ fits of space enhancements for third and fourth grade classrooms even though the original plans had to be scaled down to make costs more affordable. "We created some space between four of the third grade classrooms and some for tbe fourth grade hall so we can have small rooms for parents and leaching assistants to work one-on-one with kids in smaller groups." she said. Tbe cooperative pre-school and Head Stan programs were moved from the Middle School to the Elementary and that gave the Middle School more space flexibility, she noted. The school district's business office in tbe elementary building was incorporated into McBeth's office and the former business of­ fice is now a Special Services Room for two speech therapists, a physical therapist, occupational therapist and social worker who spend time working with students at tbe school." Educational programming changes were detailed by Baker We've basically gone to teaming with all of our teachers on our staff at every grade level." she said. "We have at least two teams of teachers, sometimes three teams and they work together beautifully...doing what's best for kids." Baker said the school haslearner-centered classrooms" and staff is expecting quality work from students "Thanks to Kellogg Community College we've added five student teaching participants for minimal pay for 12 hours a week So each one of our grade levels has an additional person helping them like a teaching assistant during the day for 12 hours a week " Speaking of the district. McBeth said. "We added seven additional teachers to the staff this year, a half-time custodian and half-time maintenance person and teaching assistants at $315,000 total cost. "We were able to build that into the bud­ get by hitting the fund equity to some ex­ tent. but basically by managing with that goal in sight. And again if you hear some pride in that. I am proud of that and so is About 70 people attended the event, held in the renovated elementary cafeteria. the board that we were able to manage tbe money well enough that we could add those people and effect programing for kids without having to go to the'taxpayers." McBeth said. While discussing the history of tbe recent construction project. McBeth noted that it had been a large undertaking. Architea Bob Pauli in was commissioned by the Board of Education to do a Task Force study that included 30 citizens looking to the future facility needs of lhe school as well as eight ex-officio members representing the school community. The first of many Task Force meetings was held in February, 1992 and by Septem­ ber of that year a report and recommenda­ tions were presented to lhe board. McBeth facilitated a meeting of tbe Task Force and Board and "what we decided al that point was io down-size the Task Force recommendations considerably. We wanted to have tbe best that we could for our students at tbe same time without burdening the taxpayers." be said. Taxpayers were already paying 1.8 mills for debt retirement and the new project will not increase that tax. This was accomplished by voter approval in June. 1994 to refinance the 1974 debt retirement, add $2.9 million for the improvements and extend the lime that citizens pay the 1.8 mills of debt re­ tirement. The school received an A-l bond rating "because of tbe management of tax dol­ lars..I'm proud to say that," McBeth said. He also thanked members of the audience who worked on lhe successful passage of lhe bond issue Three years ago a study prepared by con­ sultants predicted enrollment at 2.036 this year. "We are 2.104. in fact." McBeth said. "So that was conservative and further justi­ fies our vision." UAtOM I CMfTtMCS Ml Fight Lung Disease With Christmas Seals* When You Can't Breathe, Nothing Else Matters' t AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION of AtcNfOf (800) LUNG-USA School Board President Glen Weever and former board member Don Weaver view one of the new classrooms in the addition. New Delton philosophy builds relationships By Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor An emphasis on discussing problems and working out solutions is the crux of a phi­ losophy to build good relationships between staff and students at Delton Kellogg Elementary .School. "You c*n have lhe best people in the world and the best buildings in the world, but unless you have relationships with your people you don't have it complete and that's what (Assistant Principal) Karen (Hart) is working so hard to do." Principal Marilynn Baker said during a recent dedication of a new addition to the elementary building. "This is our ideal: All problems will be solved by the staff and students talking with each other and without anyone threatening or hurting anyone else." Han explained "That's a relationship. That's what we re trying to work for. In order to accomplish this, we have identified certain areas that have be there. We have to be problem solvers, work cooperatively, be responsible for our own behavior and have self-evalua­ tion." she said. By the end of the school year, more than 90 percent of the staff will have had at least one week of training, if not more, in these areas, "continuing to strive for that ultimate goal, working with students and doing lots of problem solving. We re having class meetings and this is an opportunity for students, teachers and staff to work with each other and try and solve problems.” she said. As an example. Hart said. ‘ We had a problem in the third grade bathroom and we got all the boys together and problem-solved together about what we could do to solve the problem and the problem went away, just by talking to each other. So this is our ideal, what we're striving for." After lhe new playground was built in September. Hart said, the students had an opportunity to decide what safety rules should be implemented. The rules were "probably" what the adults would have cre­ ated and the responsibility fulfilled "their (students) need for power in terms of being pan of this organization "We also have (student) activity helpers ..We have jobs around the school, again, helping to meet the students need for power to be a participant in our building." she said To be an acuvity helper, a student has to write a resume and formally apply for the job and go through an interview. If accepted, the student receives some training for the new position. "They have to give two weeks notice if they want to leave their position and they can be fired if they don't have satisfactory work." Han said. Activity helper jobs are varied and can in­ clude some cleaning on the playground and sidewalks, helping younger students on re­ cess. resolving some conflicts; playing with younger students, working computers with kindergarten students, and getting milk for the kindergarten teachers "The students are real involved in the school and take great pride and want to keep it nice." Han said. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 23. 1995 COURT NEWS: A Freeport nun was sentenced to three months in jail, but the term was suspended until room for him was available in the wort release wing. Ginton Taggart. 36. was given a three month term for a charge of delivery or manu­ facture of a controlled substance. He pleaded guilty Oct. 9. He will begin to serve his sentence on weekends until space is available in the Barry County Jail. Taggart was also given a six-month sus­ pended driver's license. • A 26-year-old Delton man was sentenced to one year in jail for forging checks. Phillip Roblycr was ordered to serve 12 months in jail and five years of probation for forging his wife's name on checks. He must pay her $3,350 in restitution and $500 in court costs He could have faced up to 14 years in prison for the uttering and publishing charge. • A 30-year-old Hastings man who had pleaded guilty to impaired driving withdrew his plea in Circuit Court last Thursday, then withdrew his withdrawal. Todd Boze had pleaded to a impaired driv­ ing charge and resisting and obstructing a police officer, with a recommendation of a 90-day jail sentence, in exchange for the dismissal of malicious destruction of police or fire property and operating under the in­ fluence of alcohol. The destruction charge carries a four-year prison sentence and a possible $2,000 fine, while the OU1L charge is a misdemeanor with a 90-day jail term, community service and suspended license. He is also charged as a fourth time habitual offender, meaning he could receive 15 years in prison for the de­ struction charge. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said Boze had tbe "absolute right to withdraw his plea." "If I'm found guilty by you and a jury of my peers and sentenced to prison, so be it." Boze said. Fisher gave Boze time to consider his ac­ tion, and Boze decided to stay with the origi­ nal plea. A sentencing date has been set for Dec. 28 • A Holland man was sentenced to three years probation and 30 days in jail on a larceny charge. William Anderson. 35. will serve the 30 days in jail on weekends so he continue to work during lhe week. Anderson, who pleaded guilty to the larceny over $100 charge, could have received five years in prison. He was also ordered to pay $800 in restitu­ tion and $1000 in fines and costs, and is to have no contact with the victim. • A 24-year-old Mulliken man will have trial next year on a charge of larceny. Travis Metcalf will be in court for a Jan. 8 trial. He allegedly birds and is charged with stealing an Emerald Spaulding he. white male peacock and a I-ady Amherst pheasant in Castleton Township in April. He faces a five-year prison term and a pos­ sible $2,500 fine • A Delton man was sentenced to three years probation and 100 hours of community service for breaking into a vehicle. John Brady. 18. must also pay $100 in restitution and $500 in court costs for tbe charge. • A 19-year-okl Nashville man pleaded guilty to violating terms of his probation. Dustin Fletcher pleaded guilty to testing po&.:tive for marijuana use. When he is sen­ tenced Dec. 14. his Youthful Training Act status will be reviewed. • A Nashville man was sentenced to 15 days in jail for resisting police. Shawn Chescbro. 18. will serve the sen­ tence on weekends. He was also ordered to serve two years of probation, during which time be is to remain in his home nightly be­ tween midnight and 6 a.m. • A 27-year-old Nashville man pleaded guilty to two charges that he violated terms of his probation. Chris Miller pleaded guilty to failing to pay court assessments and possessing or consuming cocaine. Three additional charges were dropped in the plea agreement Sentencing has been set for Dec. 21. Judge Rsber denied bond for Miller. • A 41-year-old man serving time in the Upper Peninsula was arraigned on charge* he escaped custody and resisted police. Francis Sullivan, who arrived in court in feet and wrist shackles and a bright orange jacket, stood mute to one charge uf prison escape and »hree charges of resisting and ob­ structing police. He is chr red escaping cus­ tody from Probate Court last January. Sullivan was an inmate at the Muskegon Correctional Facility and was in Hastings for court action when he escaped the custody of the Michigan Department of Correction*. Even though he was not physically in the prison at the lime of his escape, he was un­ der the authority of lhe prison. A trial has been set for Jan. 8. Judge Fisher will preside over lhe case, as Judge Richard Shaw is a witness for the prosecu­ tion. • An 18-year-old Middleville man was ar­ raigned on a charge of breaking and entering. Bobby Dale Drake stood mute to a charge of breaking and entering with intent. Not guilty pleas were entered in his behalf. He allegedly committed the crime Sept. 9. A pretrial has been set for Dec. 7. • A Plainwell man stood mute to charges he had unwanted sexual contact with a boy under age 13. A not guilty plea was entered for Lawrence Greene, 59, at his arraignment, he is charged with criminal sexual conduct in lhe second degree. A pretrial has been scheduled for Dec. 7. • A 19-ycar-old Esifie man pleaded guilty at his arraign:.—.:t to attempted mali­ cious destruction of property. Ian Brebner pleaded to lhe charge in ex­ change for the dismissal of a charge of mdop over $100. He had faced four years in prison and a possible $2,000 fine, but the lesser charge carries a sentence of two years and $1,000. Brebner admitted in court that he threw a beer bottle through a car windshield. Sentencing has been set for Dec. 21. • A 19-year-old Hastings man pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted fondling. John Hill pleaded guilty to a charge of at­ tempted criminal sexual conduct in the second degree, involving a girl under the age of 13. The original charge of CSC second degree was changed to attempted CSC under terms of the plea agreement with Police Beat: Car, oil tanker collide A Kalamazoo man was injured when he lost control of his car and struck an oil tanker last Friday. Peter Koscik, 77. was transported to Borgess Hospital tn Kalamazoo after his 1981 Oldsmobile station wagon skidded across the center line on Wall Lake Road and struck a Cappon’s Propane tanker. Koscik was south bound on Wall Lake, near Walldorff, at noon Nov. 17 when he lost control of his vehicle while maneuvering a curve. The tanker driver, David Myers. 27. was not injured. Koscik was listed in fair condition at the hospital Wednesday. He underwent surgery to repair his hip Tuesday. Truck lands in ditch on M-43 A semi truck that missed a driveway and slid into a ditch closed part of M-43 Nov. 10. Deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Department closed M-43 near Coats Grove Road around 11:35 p.m. Friday. Nov. 10. after a semi truck drove into a ditch. The driver, Harold Wortley. 63, said he was blinded by the high beams of an oncoming vehicle as he turned into the driveway of J-Ad Graphics Friday night. He missed lhe driveway and accidentally drove into the ditch. Wortley was not injured. Victims call thwarts break-in A possible breaking and entering in progress was thwarted when a resident called the Barry County Sheriffs Department las Wednesday. Deputies found a Ryder truck on tbe property of 9910 Cloverdale Road in Maple Grove Township shortly after midnight Nov. 15. The residents had called police after spotting prowlers on the property. Deputies found items, including power tools, in the residents' shed and that of a neighbor's had been moved toward the doors of the structures Inside the rental truck was a road atlas open to Michigan, with five areas circled and marked Monday through Friday. Police searched the area but did not find lhe drivers of the truck. The truck, rented by a Sunfield business, was impounded by sheriffs deputies. prosecutors. Hill faces a five-year maximum prison sentence. Sentencing has been set for Dec. 21. Banner CLASSIFIED!! 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Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948 8508 or 945-9448 and leave message Sgt. Terry Bain New sergeant joins State Police post by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Because of the growing needs in Barry County, tbe staff at the Michigan State Police Hastings post is growing The post gained a new sergeant Monday, Nov. 20, when Sgt. Terry Bain joined. He will be working at the post as a road supervi­ sor and administrator. Bain comes to Hastings from the Adrian post of the State Police, where be was located for six and a half years. With the move to Hastings came the promotion to sergeant. Bain also spent 10 yean in Petosky and seven and a half yean in Bay City. He attended Potomac State College in his home state of West Virginia, and came to Michigan in 1968 for a job with Pontiac Moton. He liked Michigan so much, he never went back to West Virginia. "Michigan is a great state. There is a lot to do," Bain said. His wife, Charlotte, is staying in Adrian until the couple can find a place to live in the county. They have two grown children, a 24ycar-old daughter living in Ann Arbor and a 22-year-old son in Arkansas. In their spare time, the Bains like to travel and are active in church. He likes tnc great outdoors for hunting and fishing. by Karen Maude Staff Writer Police departments throughout tbe county are joining force* to provide extra patrols oo the road to enforce drunk driving laws in the coming weeks. Called "Campaign Safe and Sober," the program is funded through a state grant targeting tbe top 10 counties with the highest rate of alcohol-related automobile accidents. Barry County is third. Hastings City Police received a grant for lhe "Safe and Sober" campaign totaling $17,494. The funds will be divided between Hastings, Barry Township Police, Middleville Police and the Barry County Sheriffs Department for selective drunk driving enforcement. The Michigan Stale Police will also participate in tbe enforcement, but using different state funds. The grant will provide for officer’s overtime hours, so the selective enforcement will be extra patrol over what is already on the road*. Those officers in Safe and Sober enforcement will be on traffic duty only. All other complaints will be handled by the regular shift officers. The first phase of Campaign Safe and Sober already begun. Publicity about the program, alerting drivers to the coining increased enforcement, started Nov. 5. Posters have been placed across the county, including places where alcohol is sold, such as store* and bars. The actual enhanced enforcement will be a two-week period, from Nov. 19 and run through Dec. 1. Dec. 4-10 will be used for publicity by lhe departments. The second leg of lhe campaign will take place over lhe Independence Day holiday in 1996. Hunter injures 6-year-old boy A 6-year-old Odessa Township boy is recovering from a gunshot wound he suffered Friday afternoon, when a hunter mistook nim for a deer. Ashton King was struck in the hip by a bullet when a 48-year-old Odessa Township man stopped his car near the comer of Tasker Road and Musgrove Highway and fired his gun into an open field. The boy had been walking across the field to a neighbor s house at about 5:40 p.m. Darkness had not quite set tn yet. but n was dusk. The youth was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where he was treated and released. Tbe hunter already will face charges of reckless use of a firearm, which has a maxi­ mum penalty of two years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Further charges are be­ ing considered because the man could be considered to be hunting illegally from a car and at night. During the Safe and Sober program, drunk drivers will be the primary targets of police. Speeding and seal belt enforcement will be secondary enforcements. The extra drunk driving patrols will be oo roads during the peak hours when the aver­ age drunk driving accidents occur, between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. Police will patrol selected roads that have been identified as roads used by drunk drivers most often, said Michigan State Police Hastings Post Lt. Ron Neil. "We will try to get tIk roads wc know tend to have more drunk drivers. We know this from previous arrests," be said. "These arc not necessarily state trunklines." A* an enhancement to tho enforced patrols, citizens will be urged to call 911 to report drunk drivers This program is state wide and can be used at any time. "We arc making people aware that they can and should dial 911’ to report drunk drivers." said Barry County Sheriff Steven DeBoer. "We want io make people more aware and personally responsible for their alcohol consumption." said Neil. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-11-30.pdf ed0d755b0116887c056dfadcf2146608 PDF Text Text Candidate shortage in village races Nurse-midwife gains ‘courtesy’ See Page 2 See Page 3 Winter sports teams’ previews See Pages 10 and 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 *• *' S.Uiur,. ^5tlng L? 4^ Hastings VOLUME 141. NO. 41 ANNER THURSDAY, NOV. 30 1995 <2 Services Saturday for publisher “Mr. Mel” '■1. Briefs Reception slated for city officials A Hadal reception for otxpufag efocad cxy officiate wSl be held ■ the Courty Seat Rcruunmt after the Dec. 26 Cay Council meeting. Leaving elected office « the end of the catendar year will be Mayor Mary Loa Gray. Councilwoman Maureen Ket­ chum. Cay Treasurer Jure Barlow. Cay Clerk Sharon Vickery, aad Board of ftevww Member Ruudl Doty. The clerl r and oeaaarer'e piaitiae it beat merged under provirion. of foe new charter, and a win be appointed. The public it invited to attend the reception. ZBA meeting reset for Dec. 5 Hanover, for Ctarto Marth. 538 W. Madam. ridey.nl variance; and from Fetp—di E-rprest Mart. 126 N. Broadway, for a ugn variance. Tbe Wefoero Michigaa Untvenify Bnat Quintet w4l present a Chrirtmaa concert a I p.m Saturday at the LeetonSharpe Hall. Pretbytcnan Church, Heatings. AMaaaca. a group of graduate ettinnwi in die muric department ■ WMU. will perform a variety of aefocteaa. inctadfog ChriarmM muric. The concert ia aponaored by the Thornappie Arts Council. Ticket! will be on tale ar the door at S5 far advin and S3 for oadeata and aenfor citizen*. Melvin F. Jacobs, the head of the family Lui has published the Reminder for the last 50 years, died Tuesday evening al Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids Jacobs, affectionately called "Mr. Mel" by bis employees, and bis wife. Alice, bought the Reminder from Fay Green in October 1945. and with tbe help of their family, they built J-Ad Graphics, the largest publishing company in Barry County history. They look a shopper with a circulation of about 1.500 and increased it to more than 28.000 today and have bought and created numerous other publications. He was bom on Jan. 8. 1915. on the fam­ ily farm at the site where Chariton Park now stands, me son of Charles and Frances (Heil) Jacobs. He attended St. Rose School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1932. 'He sat behind me in high school.* said V. Harry Adrounie. a longtime friend Jacobs attended Notre Dame University and Western Michigan University and meanwhile published a small shopper called The Little Salesman * He also had been working at the Felpausch Food Center in Hastings during bis high school and college yean. He married Alice LyBarker on Aug. 24. 1940. and together they operated the Kist Restaurant from 1940 lo 1941 During the war years, Jacobs worked at a defense plan' In Brule Creek. wti'.d'Wa' o published a German language newspaper for prisoners of war stationed there and another paper for American GIs in training. Mel and Alice bought the Reminder after the war. operating on the second floor of what was called the Hendershott building downtown. They soon moved me business io the family garage at 510 S. Jefferson St. They bought their own press and eventually moved It to the barn adjacent to the current J-Ad Graphics offices at 1952 N. Broadway. Tbe Reminder was moved lo 112 E. Court St., where the current Razor's Edge now stands, in the 1960s and then in 1977 the business was moved to its present location, with extensive remodeling and additions since then. In the early days. Mel did the composition work himself and Alice became the chief salesperson. They gradually brought their children. Joyce. John. Steve and Fred, into the business over the years. Today John is vice president. Fred is secretary and Steve is treasurer of J-Ad Graphics. The family business continued to prosper, and along the way it purchased wtial is now the Marshall Ad-Visor, the Maple Valley News, the Baltic Creek Shopper News, the Hastings Banner, and the Middleville Sun and Caledonia News, and it launched the Lakewood News and the Weekender. With its large modern press. Il also prints many other publications in the area. Alice died in 1987, but the remaining members of the family have carried on the business. "It's been a pleasure to watch their busi­ ness prosper and grow over the years.* said Kenneth Miller, a longtime friend and former owner of Miller Real Estate. 'It's unusual to see a family work so well together * Miller added, Tve considered Mel a cloae personal friend and I had the privilege of knowing him and Alice for many years. ‘Hastings is a belter place because of the good will they helped create with their fine papers." Miller saw: Mei 'acnb ♦ - ded' Med Kiwanian who will be misseo Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher said of Jacobs. ‘He's been a great supporter of our community. He was a positive thinker and a positive influence. He did a kx with the Kiwanls Club and well miss him a lot. Bob Sherwood, retired chief executive of­ ficer at National Bank of Hastings, said. "He was a fine Christian gentleman, probably the best family man I've seen in my lifetime. He was a community leader, he was interested in See “Mr. Mel”, continued page 3 J-Ad Graphics News Service Tbe City of Hastings will use an attorney approved by tbe Michigan Municipal League to fight a lawsuit filed by Pennock Hospital. However, City Council Monday night agreed to retain two attorneys from Vamum. Riddering. Schmidt and Howlett on a consul­ tant basis because they have been working with tbe city on tbe issue since the very be­ ginning. The city’s liability insurance pool with the Michigan Municipal League enable it lo be covered if it uses attorney Michael Bogren of the firm of Plunkett and Cooney, but league regulations do not allow other representa­ tion. So Dick Butler and Teresa Decker of Vamum, Riddering, Schmidt and Howlett will be retained as consultants al city ex­ pense. Pennock filed suit Nov. 3 in Barry County Circuit Court, asking the court to direct the city manager and building inspector to take steps to permit the hospital s plans to de­ velop into a parking lot a now vacant lot across the street on West Green. The City Council, in a 4-4 vote July 24. turned down Pennock's zoning request for a planned unit development (PUD) that would have included expansion at the current hospi­ tal site, construction of a parking lot across the street and establishing a child care center « . -—-A, Art- * . . .. - at------ Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 of J-Ad Graphics, Inc. MML attorney hired to defend city in suit ‘Parenthood’ rep. to speak Friday JWHtn MsmiMC Mann, reprcacmKrag Planned Parenthood of Kalamazoo. wiO be guest speaker at the next Fuat Friday foram at noon Friday at fo: Thonma Jef­ ferson Hall m Hastings. Mena has been director of developmem and community relations far Harm ed Parenthood of South Central Michigan since 1990. She is reaponaMe for hmd-raraing am.' coordinates educa­ tion. public affairs and marketing. She plans » talk about what she caBa acme misunderstandings about Plannod Parenthood aad the moat recent federal Irgialttinn that would outlaw Ime-aerm abortions by the partial birth method. Mam formerly was a legislative aide lo State Rep Mary Brown and waa ex­ ecutive director of the 46th District ser­ vice office in Kalamazoo. She earned a bachelor '* degree m public administration from Western Michigan University in 1984 and look continuing education classes at Lansing Community College and Kellogg Com­ munity College She was a recipient of an Outstanding Young Women of America award in 1985 The Lunch and Learn series, spon­ sored by the Barry County Democratic Committee. is held on the first Friday of each month alike hall, located el the cor­ set of Jefferson and Green streets m Hawings Those attending may bring d ir own lunch or buy light fare at the hall. Coffee and lea will be provided by the Democrats Melvin F. Jacobs. Banner publisher, president Courts & Law Building open for Holiday Home Tour Barry County Cornrrussioners and some county employees have volunteered to greet guests from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Courts & Law Building in downtown Hastings as pari of tbe Holiday Home Tour lo raise funds to benefit tbe local unit of the American Cancer Society Commissioners also have contributed personal funds to pay for refreshments they plan to serve. Six Hastings homes are on the tour and $7 donation tickets may be purchased on the day of the event at the Episcopal Parish House. 315 W Center, where a hospitality hour will begin at 2 pm. From left in the photo are County Administrator Michael Brown, County Board Chairman Jim Bailey and commissioners Emmet Herrington. Vice Chairman Lew Newman. Sandy James, Linda Watson. Rod Goebel. Tim Burd and Bob Wenger at a nearby street. The rejection came after a public hearing and the Planning Commission's refusal to recommend the project. The hospital already had purchased five houses on tbe south side of Green across the street, and it had them demolished Aug. 24, creating a vacant lot. Pennock then asked City Manager Howard Penrod in October for site plan review of developing the lot. but Penrod said approval of a special use permit from the Planning Commission was needed first. The hospital recently said it has abandoned plans fur a child care center, but still wants to expand at its current site lo accommodate more space for Barry County Community Mental Health Services and a fitness center. a project that would require at least 63 new parking spaces, a need that would be met by building the parting kx. Many people who live near the hospital have been vocal in opposition to the project, expressing fears of encroachment on their residential neighborhood. Penrod Monday night told council that the attorneys the city has defending it are very knowledgeable. In fact, he noted. Buller and Brogan both are working on a similar zoning case in the City of Walker. In other business at Monday evening's meeting, the council: • Authorized City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes to pre par • the necessary ordinance changes that in the mture would exclude the Hastings Area Schools from the Downtown Development Authority's "capture" of tax revenue in DDA district. Under tax incre­ ment finance authorities (TIFAs). extra tax revenue generated by improvements in a spe­ cific district are captured by the DDA and later used for community projects. Superintendent Carl Schocssel. in a letter, said the schools need the revenue to help fi­ nance bond debt in the wake of voters’ ap­ proval last September of a request to build a new elementary school and made additions and renovations. • Chose not to appoint a special facilities study/master plan task force because only four people expressed interest in serving. City officials were hoping to scat as many as nine. The task force would have worked on city building needs and made recommendations on additions, renovations or moving to new facilities to accommodate the city’s space needs in the future. • Approved a request from the YMCA to use Fish Hatchery Park April 29 and 30 and May 1, 2 and 4 for softball and horseshoe tournaments in the annual Corporate Olympics competition. • Took no action on a request from Michigan National Association of See CITY, continued on page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 30. 1995 Some village races have no candidates J-Ad Graphics News Service Some area villages are looking for a few good men and women. No. not io join the military, but to seek elected village offices. The deadline for filing petitions to run fix offices in five area villages passed Tuesday afternoon, and when the smoke cleared there were several races without any candidates. Most other positions had the same number Hardest hit with the phenomenon was Freeport, where two. four-year trustee pos's will be blank on the ballot in March, along with the clerk's and assessor s position. Middleville also has one. two-year scat without a candidate. Village elections in Freeport, Woodland and Lake Odessa are non-partisan. The other two communities have Republicans and Democrats. of candidates as positions open. News Briefs Lake O parade set for Dec. 8 The Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce is nuking final plans fix the annual Christmas parade in that comrruntty at 6:45 p.m. Friday. Dec 8. The theme this year is •'The True Meaning of Christmas This year's parade will be held on a Fruit) evening rather than a Saturday afternoon It will step off on Fourth Avenue, beginning at the fairgrounds and ending at the Village Park Cookies and hoi chocolate will be served in the park pavilion after the parade Animal shelter sets open house The Barry County Animal Shelter will have its annual holiday open house from II a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 2. Residents arc encouraged to bring their children to meet ‘Santa Paws' and have their picture taken Shelter personnel said they will not handle any adoptions, license sales or dropoff s during the open house, however Holiday Home Tour features 7 stops Six homes and the Barry County Courts and Law Building will be featured in this year's Holiday Home Tour, scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Dec 3. The annual event is sponsored by the Barry County unit of the American Cancer Society. The tour will include a hospitality hour from 2 to 3 p.m at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish House, with piano music and a warm holiday drink and Yuletkfc treat. The lour will get under way at 2 30 and will continue through 5:30. The homes on the tour will include the Sinker House, owned by Richard and Karen Heath al 321 S Jefferson St . the former Wren Funeral Home, now own­ ed by Mike and Linda Miller. 502 S. Jef terson St . the home of Peter and Renna dcJager. 528 S Jefferson St.; Linda Watson's home at 1325 S Broadway. Jeff and Sue French s house at 1405 S Broadway, and Kent and Janet Keller's home at I (MM W Green St The Courts and Law Building, which was constructed only a couple of years ago at 220 W Court St . will be an add cd attraction. Tickets arc $7 each They may be ob­ tained in advance at Bosley Pharmacy, the Musw Center. Second Hand Cor­ ners. the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office, or on the day of the lour at the Episcopal Parish House The Holly Trolley w ill make stops at each home on the tour Cost of the ride is included in the tK’kct Parking will be available at the Parish House, the United Methodist Church or First Presbyterian Church parking lots ‘Of Christmas Past’ at Charlton Park Historic Charlton Park will celebrate the spirit "Of Christmas Past" from noon to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Dec 2 and 3 and Dec 9 and 10 The 16-building restored village will be decorated as it would have been about KM) years ago Visitors can dip their own scented candles, create a com husk angel, decorate a sugar cookie and make a tin punch ornament Taste treats of the season will include gingerbread cookies baked in a wood stove, chestnuts roasting over an open tire, steaming wassail and English plum pudding The Thornapple Dulcimer Society will provide music at the Village Church St NK’holas will greet children in the museum and carriage rides or sleigh rides ul the snow is deep enough) will be available Last minute shoppers may visit the museum gift shop Admission is $4 for adults and SI for children ages 5 to 15 For more information, call 945-3775 Hospice plans holiday event "ChriMmas at Hospice" is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m Tuesday. Dec I2. at the Barry Community Hospice office al 450 Mcadou Run. Hastings Hospice each year invites pcopL to place an ornament on the Memory Tree in remembrance ol a loved one Call 948-8452 for more information. Live nativity program slated The story of the first Christmas will unfold with a 45-minutc live nativity and drama presentation al 5 p.m. Sunday in downtown Hastings Mary and Joseph will travel from South Jefferson Street to the courthouse lawn near the comer of Slate and Broad­ way Angels will appear on the roof of the Cinema theaters and shepherds will be waiting on the comer. A white llama and 20 people in all will be part of the cast The drama, written by the Rev. Steve Reid, will be about Joseph, who ex­ presses joy and grief over the birth of the Messiah Holiday parade will be Dec. 2 The Hastings Lions Club will coor­ dinate the annual Christmas Parade downtown at 2 p.m. Saturday The event will take place in the middle of the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce's Christmas Festival Weekend Dec. 1-3. The theme for this year’s parade is "Christmas Joy." John Warren is grand marshal The route will be the same as last year: Starting at the K mart parking lot. pro­ feeding east on Court Street lo Michigan Avenue, to State Street and then back to '* K mart Trophies will be awarded for "best use of theme" in each entry category, children, service and organizational clubs, churches and commercial businesses. The "best of show" floating trophy also will be awarded Entries will be judged on overall ex­ cellence. originality and uniqueness of design. Ornaments sought for holiday tree The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees again this year is asking area children and families to bring homemade Christmas ornaments to the Barry Coun­ ty Courthouse lawn Friday. Dec I. to put them on the community Christmas tree The decorating is scheduled to start that evening at 6 30 and the mayor will turn on the tree lights at 7:15. National Bank’s ‘5 stars’ continue National Bank of Hastings has been awarded its 24th consecutive five-star rating from Bauer Financial Reports, a Florida-based research and rating firm. The award recognizes financial institu­ tions as superior for safety , strength and performance, based on analysis of finan­ cial data filed last June 30 The five-star rating, the highest on a scale that starts at zero, indicates that National Bank of Hastings' tangible capital ratio exceeded twice the level re­ quired by federal regulations and that the hank is soundly invested and profitable Cable access panel meeting canceled The Wednesday. Dec 20. Hastings Cable Access Committee meeting has been canceled The next regular meeting of the com­ mittee will be al 7 p m Wednesday. Jan 17. in City Hall council chambers Luminaries use encouraged here The Hastings Jaycees arc encouraging local citizens to light up their neighborhoods by displaying luminaries during the holiday season A luminary can be made by cutting out a circle on the side of a gallon plastic milk iug. leaving three or tour inches on the bottom of the jug Then add sand to the top ot the cutout, place a candle in the sand, and the luminary is ready to be placed along a walkway or driveway For more information, call 945-9454 Freeport Village President Art Bennett has resigned and Charles Blough, a former trustee, was appointed to fill in. He and Rich Kunde will vic for the two-year presidential term in March. Clerk Joni Morey decided against seeking another term, but no one filed to succeed her. The same happened with Assessor Gordon Yoder, who did not file. Treasurer Dorothy Kelley will be on lhe ballot again, however. In the trustees' races. Lyle Blough, who recently was appointed to fill a vacancy, is seeking a four-year term and Mary Eaton and Jeff Harthy will run for two. two-year scats, vacancies also created by resignations. That leaves a pair of four-year trustee scats open. Tom Nicholson is the only silting in­ cumbent whose term is not expiring. If the vacancies are not filled by write-ins next March, the President and Village Council will have to appoint. Middleville Trustee Jim French will seek the village president's post without ballot opposition. as incumbent Myers has decided against seeking another term. Clerk Cheryl Hooper and Treasurer Ed Schcllingcr both will run unopposed Incumbent four-year trustees Floyd Bray and Marilyn VandcBcrg also arc unopposed, as is newcomer William Nesbitt. William Mosey will be on the ballot for a two-year trustee's scat, but another two-year post remains vacant. All of the candidates except Schcllingcr and Bray are Republicans. Nashville In the only contest. Steve Corwin and Steve May will vie for lhe president's posi­ tion. succeeding Carroll Wolff, who is re­ luming to a trustee's slot after taking the presidency in the wake of lhe resignation of Ted Spoelstra. Corwin and May both are trustees. Corwin now is village president pro tern. Seeking lhe three council trustees' jobs are Wolff. Dennis Mapes and Chris Pash, all unopposed incumbents. Also running without opposition are Clerk Cathy Lentz. Treasurer Lois Elliston and Assessor Justin Cooley. All of the candidates are Republicans. Woodland Every position will have at least one can­ didate. most of them incumbents. The incumbents include President Lester Forman. Clerk Lauric Duits and trustees Glcndon Curtis and Jeff Steward. Rick ; Denker will be unopposed for the seat held by Patricia Potter, who is not seeking re*-’ election. Treasurer Nancy Stowell and newcomer ’• Tricia Duits will vie for that post. '• Lake Odessa «.:■ Incumbent Bill Riggs and Councilman Jerry Engle will square off in lhe race for vil- ■ lagc president. Even if he loses, Engle will keep bis. council seat because it is not up for electionr this year. '• In another race, newcomer Suzane Otis will challenge incumbent Clerk Julie Beglin. Running without opposition will be • trustees Karen Banks and Terry Slade and Treasurer Suzanne Johnson. Santa has 26 appearances planned Santa Claus will be making his first offi­ cial appearance this year in Hastings during the Saturday. Dec. 2 parade through down­ town. and he'll be ready to meet with chil­ dren to hear their Christmas wishes right af­ ter the parade at Arby's Restaurant. During lhe rest of the pre-holiday season. Santa will be available to talk to kids at a variety of area businesses and will be riding the Holly Trolley seven times with his mu­ sical elves. The Holly Trolley rides, pro­ vided by Barry County Transit, arc 50 cents per person and start at the pick-up site on the north side of lhe Barry County Court­ house. Here's Santa's schedule: • Sunday. Dec. 3. JCPenney's. 1 to 3 p.m. • Monday. Dec. 4. Ponderosa. 5:30 to 7:30 pm. • Tuesday. Dec. 5, Country Basket, a Gun Lake area restaurant. 5 to 7 p.m. • Wednesday. Dec. 6. Holly Trolley. 6 to 8 p.m. • Thursday. Dec. 7. Felpausch. 3 to 5 p.m. • Friday. Dec. 8. MainStrect Savings Bank. 3 to 5 p.m. • Saturday. Dec. 9. Cinder Hallmark. 10 a.m. to noon • Sunday. Dec. 10. JCPenney's. I to 3 p.m. • Monday. Dec. 11. Page's bookstore. 4 to 6 p.m. • Wednesday. Dec. 13. Music Center. 4 lo 6 p.m.; Holly Trolley. 6 to 8 p.m • Thursday. Dec. 14. Barlow's. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. • Friday. Dec. 15. Holley Trolley. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m: and Bosley Pharmacy. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m • Saturday, Dec. 16. Cinder Hallmark. 10 a.m. to noon. • Sunday. Dec. 17. JCPenney's, 1 to 3 p.m. • Monday. Dec. 18. Felpausch. 4 to 6 p.m. Holly Trolley. 8 to 10 p.m • Tuesday. Dec. 19. Ponderosa. 5:30 lo 7:30 p.m. and Holly Trolley. 8 to 10 pjn. < • Wednesday. Dec. 20. Bosley Pharmacy.’: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m and Holley Trolley. 8 to 10’p.m. • Thursday, Dec. 21, Holly Trolley. 8 to> 10 p.m 4 • Friday. Dec. 22. MainStreet Savings. Bank. 2 to 4 p.m and Second Hand Cor-«! ners. 4 to 6 p.m Santa's appearances are sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Tbe schedule is subject to change. Santa said. Cal! the Hastings Chamber if verifica­ tion for a certain date is desired. 3 Hastings senior wins Chamber logo contest Casey Knoll, a senior at Hastings High School, is lhe grand prize winner of the Christmas Joy logo contest, sponsored by the Hastings AifljCbambcr of Commerce. Casey's logo will be used on schedules to provide events of Friday through Sunday's Christmas Joy Weekend activities in Hast­ ings. She has received a $50 U.S. Savings Bond, a free pass to tbe Cinema for her cf- forts, and a certificate of appreciation. The top three designers in each age divi­ sion also received the same prizes. They arc" Heath Augiutine. a fifth grader at Pleasantview; Kayla Wills, third grader at North­ eastern; Kristin Williams, third grader at Northeastern: Corey Seeber. a Hastings High School Student: and Holly Thompson. a senior at Hastings High. All the savings bonds were donated by •’ Thornapple Valley Community Crtdft Union. ► • All of the logos submitted in the contest i may be viewed through Dec. 15 at Bob’s Grill, Mexican Connection, Arby’s, Big1-’ Boy and the Cinema. Commissioners brighten holiday for area families AU eight members of tbe Barry County Board of Commissioners pooled their personal money and purchased Thanksgiving dinners, complete with turkeys, pumpkin pies and all the trimmings, for eight area families in need. Tbe food was distributed to tbe families through Love Inc. cf Barry County. "That was really exciting." Commissioner Sandy James said after Tuesday's County Board meeting. Each family received enough food to feed 10 people. James said County Board Chairman Jim Bailey set the idea in motion, asking if each commissioner would want to donate a turkey to a family. "Lew (Newman) said, 'Whai would a turkey be without cranberry sauce? Janes said, and the project snowballed into purchasing complete meals for the families. In addition to James. Bailey and Newman. Commissioners include Linda Watson, Robert Wenger. Tim Burd. Emmet Herrington and Rod Goebel. James said commissioners want to do something similar for the Christmas holiday and that some county employees have said they want to join in the giving. Casey Knot (left) receives a $50 U.S Savings Bond presented by Lillian Siehr, senior member service representative for Thomapple Valley Community Credit t Union. Casey holds her grand prize winning Christmas Joy logo CITY, continued from page I Telecommunications Officers and Advisors to help pay for a lobbyist against lhe Telecommunications Act under consideration in the State Legislature. The cost would have been SI.000 per 5.000 cable sub­ scribers. and for Hastings. Penrod said, that would translate into S284.20. City officials expressed satisfaction with lobbying efforts of the Michigan Municipal League. • Approved the purchase of a replacement radio system for the Department of Public Services from the low bidder. T & W Electronics, at a cost of SI8.185 90. • Approved changes in the personnel pol­ icy manual that bring non-union employees on a par with agreements made with union employees. • Approved a quit claim deed that paves the way for the sale to Nelson Chapman of a tailroad nght of way contiguous to his prop­ erty on West State Street. The cost was SI.150 per acre and the size of the land was about a third of an acre • Learned that the Hastings Police Department has applied for a federal grant fix S6.349.59 to provide domestic violence training to personnel NOTICE The office of J-Ad Graphics will be Closed Saturday, December 2nd in remembrance of Melvin Jacobs, Owner/Publisher. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 30, 1995 — Page 3 Hastings midwife receives delivery privileges at Ionia by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer Hospital delivery privileges are finally be­ coming a reality for certified nurse-midwife Vicki Landes But her privileges are at Ionia County Memorial Hospital, not Pennock Hospital in Hastings, as she has hoped for since com­ pleting l«er training and certification. "The obstetricians and the surgeon at Ionia Memorial County Hospital are willing to provide emergency backup for me." says Landes. **1 must have a doctor who can per­ form a Cesaerean section, should it be neces­ sary. That is the problem at Hastings The OB/GYN doctors are unwilling to do it for me." The Ionia hospital, with Dr. C.R. Barnett, of Lake Odessa as the required emergency backup physician, agreed Wednesday. Nov. 22. to support and back up any deliveries landes may handle at the Ionia Hospital She already has performed one delivery at Ionia and. as required, will perform four more doctor supervised deliveries before being on her own. taming delivery privileges as some might think because of problems she has encoun­ tered in attempting io gain delivery privi­ leges at Pennock I andcs .ays there haw been rumors spread that she has lost her license, that she is do­ ing home births and that she has done some­ thing wrong during the care of patients “That is not true." says Landes who was given temporary delivery privileges at Pennock from March 8 through Aug. 15. during which time she handled 25 deliveries. She saw patients in the hospital, ordered xrays and tests, delivered babies and took care of newborns in the hospital nursery Those privileges later were revoked and she is still asking why. A hospital official from Pennock Hospital declined to com­ ment. "No one will talk to me." -ays Landes "Not the hospital and not the doctors from whom I need support. No one needs to be involved in my care of patients except for my employer. Dr. Diane Ebaugh. Everything I have done has been supervised and supported by her. As nurse midwives. physicians on all cases, and particularly if we run into difficulties.' Dr. Ebaugh is supportive of Landes "She is very competent and has been an asset to our office. 1 support her efforts to be able to do what she has been trained to do as a CNM. work with pregnant women and de­ liver their babies." says Ebaugh Landes, a member of the Thornapple Valley Family Physicians staff, has been seeing pregnant women and preparing them for their pending delivery since being hired as a CNM in August 1994. Ji has been her goal to receive full delivery privileges at Pennock Hospital, which she calls "home." An employee of Pennock Hospital for 14 years prior to receiving schooling to be a CNM. l-andcs taught prenatal classes and worked as a obstetrics nurse. It was her hope to be able to use her abilities at her "home" hospital. That hope has been denied by the hospital for lack of what it considers sufficient backup. While temporary delivery and hospi­ tal privileges were given to Landes and then withdrawn. Pennock's OB/GYN physicians refuse to back her, thus denying her the de­ sired privileges, says Landes There has been public suj»pi>ri for landes Testimonials have appeared in several news­ paper letters to the editor "I have tried to gel to the bottom of all this." says lamdcs. who is now working through the Association ol the American College of Nurse Midwives to resolve the issue. "Neither of the OB/GYN doctors in­ volved will talk to me to give me their rea­ sons for refusing to back me." She has contacted a lawyer with the goal of getting the Michigan Attorney General s office to investigate Pennock’s refusal to al­ low her to practice her certified profession as a violation of antitrust action. The issue has been directed to the Michigan Department of Commerce, the licensing agency for the medical profession "Monetary damages are not my goal." says Landes. "I have grown up in the Hastings area and worked at Pennock, and I feel that this is my home. I have national certifica­ tion and I could teach anywhere in the United States, but this is where I want to be able to fulfill my career and do the work for which I have been trained." She says she does not feel that the prob­ lem is about the lack of patients for physi­ cians in Barry County 'Statistics say there arc approximately 1.100 births each year in the Pennock Hospital service area." says Landes. "Less than 400 births axe done here, with others going to Grand Rapids. Lansing. Charlot'c. Ionia and Battle Creek hospitals And still there arc women who are unable to find someone to deliver their babies in Hastings, many of them on Medicaid. I would not be taking these patients away from any doctor, if that is a problem." She says she realizes that being able to de­ liver babies in Ionia and practice in Hastings will be difficult, especially for her patients coming from the Wayland and Delton areas They may chose to deliver in Hastings with­ out her. "But I'm excited about having privileges in Ionia." says Landes. "I still want to be ai home. (Pennock Hospital), but at least 1 have some place for my patients to go. They arc excited at Ionia to have me there." She is teaching child birth classes in the TVFP office. County budget up 6 percent in 1996 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County Administrator Michael Brown has recommended a 1996 general fund budget of $7,454,676 to lhe County Board. That represents a 6 percent increase in ex­ penditures over 1995. ”1 think that we are really reaching a real­ istic view of what we need to do here." Commissioner Sandy James said of the pro­ posed budget. A public hearing on the proposed budget will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Dec. 12. in the County Board's chambers on the top floor of the County Courthouse. Anticipated revenues total $7,485,777 and include $4.2 million in property taxes for the general fund, "an amount which is nearly $222,002 more than the current year's tax revenue." Brown told commissioners in a letter he attached to the proposed budget "Revenues are set at realistic levels, but some of these estimates will have to be watched throughout tbe year." be said. "District Court costs are up by 11 percent John DeBroux recognized for service Before the Hastings Charter Township board got down to normal township business last week, they paused to thank John DeBroux for his service on its Board ci Review from 1989 to 1995. Supervisor Richard Thomas congratulates DeBroux as the rest of the board watches Pet license fees to go up Animal owners in Barry County will pay more to license their pets, starting Dec. 1. Pet owners who don't bother to get a 1996 license for their dog by Feb. 29 will pay even more if they get caught. A county­ wide dog census is on the drawing board for tbe first lime in many yevs. County commissioners said funds to al least conduct a partial, if not full census, are included in the proposed 1996 budget. Dec. 1 also is tbe day when it will cost more to adopt a puppy, dog or cat from the Barry County Animal Shelter. Fees increase from S10 to S15 to adopt a puppy or dog and go up from S6 lo S8 to adopt a cat. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved the new rates. License fees for a spayed or neutered ani­ mal will increase from S3 to S5 per year; and licenses for male and female animals jump from S6 to $10 annually. Licenses purchased late (after Feb. 29. 1996) will cost $15 each. “Mr. Mel” continued from page 1----------------------------everything that had to do with Hastings." Adrounie added. "Kiel did an awful lot for a kN of people, but be was very modest about IL He was always helping out his commu­ nity. He was a hard worker, I know that." "Mel Jacobs and his wife. Alice, built the present business from a modest beginning, where they literally did everything them­ selves." said retired Circuit Judge Richard Shuster, in a joint statement with his wife. Posey "In later years, they had the benefit of three fine sons and dedicated staff people. "Mel was a fine, dedicated community leader by example The best interests of the community were foremost in his and Alice's thoughts and conduct. "Barry County has gained much by having Mel Jacobs. He will be greatly missed." "Mr. Jacobs was one of those outstanding businessmen." said George "Buzz" Youngs, former editor of the Banner “He was a very gentle man and a hard worker, i had great admiration for his business sense and for the Rev. Fr. Charles Jacobs of Flushing, and a sister. Rosemary Gorham of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his wife. Alice, a brother. Gordon Jacobs, and a grand­ daughter, Jill Jacobs. The mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Visitation at Girrbach Funeral Home if from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. A Scripture Service be­ gins at 7 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Rose School Building Fund or the Tbomapple Foundation. due to increased patrol activity by tbe added State Police, cigarette revenue is cut in half over 1994 levels due to the way in which Proposal A was implemented and fund bal­ ance usage is not budgeted in 1996," Brown said. Departmental expenditures have been held to a minimum in next year's budget and cur­ rent staffing levels will reriahi. "Salaries are budgeted at levels consistent with collective bargaining contracts: fringe benefits are set at 36 percent, which repre­ sents no increase over 1994 and 1995 and in most instances operating budgets have been held to 1995 levels." he said. Several county offices have requested addi­ tional employees, but funding for that ex­ pense is not included in lhe 1996 budget The prosecutor's office had requested one addi­ tional attorney and another support staff member, the Planning and Zoning Office wanted a part-time enforcement officer and the animal shelter asked for another kennel worker. In tbe proposed budget, tbe appropriation for capital improvements from lhe general fund is set at $79.9000. "Of this, only $5,000 is new capital re­ quests for 1996; the remainder represents contractual purchases which were entered into in 1994 and in some instances will carry over into 1997," Brown said. County elected officials, department heads and employees have all been most coopera­ tive during this process and understand the financial constraints facing Barry County in the near future." he said Projected expenditures amount to 36 per­ cent of the total budget for courts and public safely services. 11 percent for personnel (including clerk's office, custodial, commis­ sioners. administration, elections, etc.) and 33 percent for the what the board calls ORDINANCE ADOPTION The Zoning Distnct Map has been amended as follows; ORDINANCE NO. A-7-66 FROM RL-2 TO RL-1. NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY every Wee* n BANNER CM... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications for the Commission On Aging Board through December 1,1995. ALSO BEG. AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE N LINE OF SEC. 9 AND THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE. T2N. R10W, TH E 240 FT. TH S 12 DEG W 80 FT. TH N 78 DEG W 80 FT. TH S 12 DEG W 546 FT. TH S 66 DEG W 1200 FT. TH N 2 DEG W 330 FT TO SHORE OF GUN LAKE. TH NE'LY ALONG SHORE TO POB ALSO. ALL LAND LYING N OF WILDWOOD ROAD IN THE E 1/2. E 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4, SEC. 8. T2N. R10W c was very down to earth." nigh his many years of service. Mel fcxitinue. despite his passing ; He is survived by a daughter and spouse, bycc and James Ryar of Battle Creek, three bns and their spouses. John and Norine. Ueve and Sharon, and Fred and Patricia ecobs, all of Hastings. grandchildren Peter pd wife Alice. Daniel and Michael Ryan, all If Battle Creek: Benjamin and Katrina Jacobs of Hastings, and Jennifer Jacobs. Carrie and husband Jason Larabee and Jonathan Jacobs, all of Hastings, a brother. Edward Jones I Account protection up to $25 minion Full Service Account, you can I Easy-to-read monthly statements With an f’He was humble." said local historian EWeinbrecht. "He never put on any glair awards J He had been working on a 5O-year retro­ active of the Reminder. 3 project that will BEG AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE W «EC. 11. T2N, R10W, MULLENS GROVE PLAT. SECTION UNE OF SEC. 4. T2N, R10W AND THE SHORELINE OF GUN LAKE TH N 330 FT. TH S 76 DEG E 132 FT. TH S 86 DEG E 155 FT. TH N 85 DEGE 172.4 FT. TH S 61 DEG E 451.4 FT. TH S 59 DEG E 264 FT. TH N 47 DEG E ’50 FT. N 24 DEG W 207 FT. TH N 80 DEG E 400 FT. TH S 24 DEG E 207 FT. TH E 88 FT, TH S 45 FT, TH E 132 FT. TH S 165 FT, TH E 264 FT, TH S 400 FT. TH E’LY 200 FT ALONG DITCH. TH S 355 FT. TH N 88 DEG E 50 FT. TH S 5 DEG E 38 FT, TH S 24 FT. TH S 88 DEG W 200 FT. TH S 5 DEG E 70 FT. TH N 88 DEG E 75 FT. TH S 5 DEG E 58 FT. TH S 88 DEG W 75 FT. TH S 5 DEG E 206 FT. TH S 5 DEG 30' W 318 FT, TH E 510 FT M/L TO N & S 1/4 UNE. TH S 190 FT M/L TO E & W 1/4 UNE. TH W TO A POINT 160 FT E OF THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE. TH S 34 DEG W 93 FT. TH S 75 DEG E 50 FT. THS41 DEGW 83 FT. THS 64 DEGE 68 FT. THS 60 DEG W 188 FT. TH S 10 DEG W 116 FT TO CENTER OF WILDWOOD ROAD. TH S 80 DEG W 262 FT, TH SW'LY TO A POINT THAT IS 624 FT S AND 1320 FT W OF CENTER OF SEC. 4. T2N. R10W, TH S 10 DEG W 150 FT. TH S 20 DEG W 100 FT. TH S 37 DEG W 276 FT. TH S 12 DEG W 410 FT, TH S 2 DEG W 100 FT. TH S 10 DEG E 75 FT, TH S 30 DEG E 330 FT. TH S 175 FT. TH N 56 DEG E 135 FT. TH S 28 DEG E 198 FT. TH S TO S LINE OF SEC. 4. T2N, R10W, TH W TO SHORE OF GUN LAKE. TH NWLY ALONG SHORE TO POB ALSO COMM AT NE COR OF SEC. 5. T2N, R10W, TH S 51025 FT. TO POB. TH S 72 DEG W 19120 FT 10 SHORE OF GUN LAKE. TH S LY ALONG SHORE TO THE INTERSECTION OF E SEC. LINE SEC. 5, T2N, R10W, TH NTO POB. gfery interested in dungs. He was unassumjg. but he got things done." yean of service to his community ' Under his leadership, the Reminder and ftanner also have won numerous national and transit, animal shelter and register of deeds Ten percent of the proposed budget is del­ egated under a finance heading (treasurer's of­ fice. purchasing, building authority, insur­ ance. etc.), 7 percent for human services, two percent for county development and one percent for facilities and property Pursuant to tbe provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the following manner fentleman Alwzys a gentleman. thought a great deal of Mel. He was 90 and abstract). Drain Commission office. Cooperative Extension. County Surveyor, "^ScEO^ONIN^™ him as a person." Agnes Smith, another longtime acquain­ tance. "I’ve always liked him. He and his family have done a great deal for Hastings." Longtime friend Gordon Ironside said. "He v^s a very quiet, considcraic and kind-hearted won many honors. He and Alice were Jtand marshals for the Summerfest parade m p83 and they were named "Mr. and Mrs Hastings** in 1936 to reign over the city's Msquicentennial festivities. * .• “Mr. Mel" also was voted a distinguished Mumnus of Hastings High School and was taven a special award from the International free Papers of America two months ago for Central Services: County Sheriff's Department, jail, marine patrol, road patrol, the County Road Commission. Land Information Services (equalization, mapping NOTICE Beginning December 1,1995, the fee for Pet adoption from the Animal Shelter will be: take advantage of a convenient record keeping system for your investments and receive all these benefits: I Consolidated year-end tax Information I Taxable or tax-free money market funds I Automatic collection and reinvestment of dividends and income Call or stop by today for more information. Dogs/Pups................$15.00 Cats/Kittens .......... $8.00 228 North Church Hastings. Ml 49058 Spayed/Neutered Animal$5.00 Male/Female Animal . .$10.00 Late Fee..............................$15.00 ALSO COMM AT S 1/4 POST OF SEC. 5. T2N. R10W. TH E 245 FT TO POB. TH N 1 DEG W 485.8 FT. TO SHORE OF GUN LAKE. TH SE'LY ALONG SHORE TO THE SOUTH SECTION LINE OF SEC. 5. T2N. R10W. TH W TO POB ALSO. BEG AT THE S 1/4 POST SEC. 5. T2N. R10W, TH W 530 FT. TH N 24 DEG W 590.19 FT. TH N 14 DEG W 144 FT. TH N 4 DEG W 160 FT. TH N 24 DEG E 345 6 FT TO SHORE OF GUN LAKE. TH SE'LY ALONG SHORE TO A POINT 685 FT N OF S 1/4 POST SEC, 5. TH SE’LY 60 FT. TH S 65 DEG E 210 FT M/L TO CENTER OF WILDWOOD ROAD. TH S 24 DEG W 384 15 FT. TH S 172.21 FT. TO POB Mark D. Christensen License Fees will be: ALSO COMM AT THE N 1/4 POST SEC 8. T2N. R10W, TH E 629 FT TO POB. TH S 397 FT.. TH E 403 FT, TH S 8 DEG W 53 FT . TH S 19 DEG W 50 FT . TH S 80 DEG E 207 4 FT. TH N 5 DEG E 248 80 FT TO SHORE OF GUN LAKE. TH NWLY ALONG SHORE TO INTERSECTION WITH THE N LINE OF SEC 8. T2N, R10W, TH W TO POB 616-945-3553 The above named ordinance became effective Novem­ ber 25. 1995 following the approval from the Michigan Department of Commerce Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W State St.. Hastings. Michigan between the hours 8 00 A M ■ 5 P.M. (closed between 12-1 p.m). Monday thru Friday Please call 943-4830 for further Informatlo.i Date November 28. 1995 Edwardjones JAMES L BAILEY. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners NANCY L BOERSMA, Clerk Barry County (11-30) �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 30. 1995 An ‘ordinary’ man who was really ‘extraordinary’ Viewpoint: Commettia/uf, To The Editor: cuvi ediia'ual Mel Jacobs leaves a legacy of service At 80. Melvin Jacobs still went to work every day to the job he loved at J-Ad Graphics. He never retired, but Nov. 17 was his last day on the job. He. his family, friends and employees did not know at the time that Mel wouldn't be back. Mel died after multiple heart attacks Tuesday while hospitalized in Grand Rapids after he had his initial heart attack Nov. 18. His presence, guidance, kindness, knowledge, sense of humor, special touches with work-related projects and his love of family. Hastings and the Barry County area will be sorely missed — and remembered A humble man. Mel wouldn't want this space to he used as a tribute to him. He always preferred reading someone else's story. Mel spent half of a century putting other people's stories in print. Small town community journalism was his forte. He and his beloved wife. Alice, who died in 1987, founded the company 50 years ago when they purchased The Reminder, which was just a few pages back then. Over the years, the number of companyowned publications grew to eight, including The Banner. Mel especially loved promoting all the good things in the Barry County area — communities, churches, businesses, schools, families, service organizations and individuals from all walks of life who have their special contributions and stories to share. The story of his life is distinguished and motivating as well. Though soft spoken and many times working behind the scenes. Mel has been hailed as a community leader and advocate. Under his leadership. The Reminder and Banner also have won numerous national and state awards. In 1983, Mel and Alice were grand marshals for the Sum nerfest parade. They were named "Mr. and Mrs. Hastings" in 1986 to reign over the city's sesquiccntennial festivities. He also was voted a distinguished alumnus of Hastings High School and was given a special award from the International Free Papers of America two months ago for 50 years of service to his community. He deeply appreciated tbe accolades and never let them go to his head. As publisher and corporate president. Mel rarely spent time in his office, preferring to be at his work station — right in the hub of activity — pasting up grocery and auction ads. This year was the 50th anniversary of the family's ownership of The Reminder. A formal observance was never held, but for loved ones, friends and employees, a celebration of Mel's life and lhe opportunity we had to know this special man can take place within our hearts. Red Cross holiday campaign starting To The Editor: Many residents of Barry County will be get­ ting requests (in the mail) for donations from their local Red Cross office. The money raised from this campaign will go into the general operating fund. Last year’s holiday campaign raised over S3.200. Some will receive a card stock Christmas < mament that has a wrapped present on one side and a place for a name Returned or­ naments will be displaced on the special "Donor Tree’ in the west window of the W.B.C.H. radio station. If you happen to be going past the radio sta­ tion stop and take a look at how many wonder­ ful people there are here in Barry County who donate to the Red Cross. In fact, why not stop by often, to sec how rapidly the tree becomes covered. You get what we like to refer to as a ‘warm fuzzy” feeling when you see your name on an ornament in full public view, showing that you helped because you believe that Help Can’t Wait.” For nearly 79 years, this chapter has been helping people. Our "Donor Tree” does not represent every donation we receive, not even close. If you are one of the prospective donors who receive a "snap pack” mailing, we can­ not include the "snow flake ornament.” There are also quite a few people who will not return their ornament. and even some who send in donations without having been asked. I appreciate ail these folk*, as well. The size of the donations vary greatly Some folks can only give a dollar or two. while a few send in several hundred dollars. Those of us here at the Barry County Red Cross office are truly grateful for every one of you who donates to this office. Our apprecia­ tion for lhe generosity of the residents of Barry County, more than surpasses any message I can convey in a press release, and this is lhe best way we could think of to show you all just how wonderful you are. Karen Despres. Director Barry County Red Cross I assemble these thoughts (this essay) on the 'morning after’. Last night we learned of the sudden, unexpected death of Mel Jacobs. He was. of course, publisher of this newspaper. 'The Hastings Banner', along with 'The Reminder' and other area weeklies and. more importantly, a valued friend lo so many in Hastings, Barry County and West Michigan, and in the newspaper and printing industries. There's little time to polish this presenta­ tion. but a chance to do what journalism usually is... a response to the recent moment Others knew Mel longer, better, and more intimately than I did. I won't imply otherwise Essentially. I have had the good fortune to work for and then with him and his family these past 13 years During that span there’s been numerous chats and opportunities to observe and learn. You pick up a lot of bits and pieces and try­ ing now to sort them out is a bit difficult. I’d say overall that Mel was a man of family, community, and faith. He was a hard worker, a willing volunteer, and a wise counselor. He possessed a mischievous sense of humor; was slow to anger, then quick to forget that mo­ ment of frustration and get on with the job He was a role model of humility and civility — gracious and courteous in conversation and actions; not a saim by any means, but a lot closer to that aspiration than I or most others. He had lots of patience and perseverance. Anyone who spent all those years doing detailed ads — particularly grocery and auc­ tion displays, with all the little pieces of type and clip art — had to. To consider Mel. though, you have to in­ clude his wife Alice. They were a team in every sense of that word. Their family and JAd Graphics are the two primary results of their long marriage. That family — a daughter and three sons — are all involved in the business Mel and Alice began long ago. His sister. Rose, works there. And in the last few years some of the grandchildren have begun helping out as well. So the hats Mel wore in­ cluded husband, father, and grandfather as well as publisher, local businessman, and employer. They all fit him pretty good and at work he was as apt tn be wearing one as the other. Anyone who knew Mel for very long soon understood that another pillar in his life was St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and his faith. His brother. Father Jacobs, now retired from the priesthood, has burn a regular visitor to J-Ad and that link to the church was there. But mostly you just had a sense of a man who sought to live life as best he could according to the teachings and tenets of his religion and his belief in and relationship to a supreme God That effort and assorted "good works’ ' and many kindnesses were — from my obser­ vation — his testimony. Along with the responsibilities of family, business, and church. Mel and the Jacobs family have rirmna tutjye in the greater com­ " mtfhity. Mel bopoged to Kiwanisand anyone news stiff sooner or later covered a club event --a guest speaker, the installation of officers, or the guys making their peanut brittle at Christmastime. At ths office Mel made sure the Kiwanis’ travelogue ads and ar­ ticles got in the papers and — while not an ag­ gressive salesman — would mention to you that the peanut brittle was available. I’ve pur­ chased a few bags from him over the years. The rest of the family, and the business itself, have been or are involved with the Rotary, the Exchange Club, the Jaycees, and lhe Chamber of Commerce. The nature of JAd’s various community newspapers — ‘The Reminder', 'The Banner', and the weeklies in Nashville, Middleville-Caledonia, the Lakewood area. Marshall, and Banlc Creek — is exactly that “community." They report on, celebrate, and elevate the day-to-day lives most of us live; our marriages, births, losses, anniversaries, accomolishmcnts. hobbies, special trips, club meetings, school events, and church activities. They focus on the small towns and city neighborhoods we reside in or near and that we center our involvements around. The papers also serve — through display ads and classifieds — as an important com­ munication medium for local business, an in expensive and effective means for merchants, professionals, and service personnel to get their product or ability known to potential or current customers. Smalltown weekly newspapers arc not new. but Mel was among lhe pioneers who merged the concept of the free shopping guide with this traditional bulletin board ot community news and. at the same time, stayed abreast with the technological advances in offset prin­ ting and typesetting. The result has been to of­ fer a product which well serves both the needs and desires of advertisers and readers. His peers in lhe trade have repeatedly recognized this accomplishment with ex­ cellence awards and personal tributes. But the real measure of achievement has been the path from the humble beginnings and appearance of The Reminder’ a half century ago to its current size and scope and also the addition over those ensuing years of iu sister publica­ tions and the growth of the printing plant. Mel was a well-read man; someone who spoke or expressed opinions after some ob­ vious thought and consideration. In the chats I had with him. the topics would range in all sorts of directions. He was temperate in his spoken views, yet I never felt he told you what he thought you wanted to hear. He offered firm opinions, but was always civil enough to hear your thoughts and impressions and discuss them, contrary though they might be to his own. He listened well, which is a par­ ticularly good lesson for many of us (who prefer talking) to follow. Mel had a lot of experience in the newspaper - advertising - printing business and had a gentle, subtle way of conveying it. He was a teacher to those who worked for and with him — by example as I mentioned and also by instruction. However, his manner was down-to-earth and practical He never postured his know-how. He just had it and. if you were willing, you could learn from it. One of my regrets is that I spent too many of those chats offering my opinions and too few asking questions and getting as much of that know-how as possible. But. as the saying goes: "They don't put old heads on young shoulders.” 1 did learn that Mel grew up on a farm where Chariton Park is now located, that as a young fellow he worked for Roman Feldpausch (another local success story), and that he tried his hand at operating a restaurant once. He'd occasionally mention some of the experiences from that background. He'd also reflect at times on the early days of 'The Reminder’, operating then al South Jefferson Street in the garage and other parts of the family home. He mentioned some of the initial equipment used to pnnt and get out the paper and look pndc (you could tell) in having rigged up devices and processes to handle the growing pages and circulation numbers of 'The. Reminder'. My feeling is that Mel was someone who. faced with a challenge or difficulty, liked to. overcome or solve it. Talking with him, you could tell, there was pndc in what the business had become. He often would say (after the new addition was finished and mov­ ed into): “Who'd have thought we’d grow tothis?" ' But you could also sense the pride in all those tests, obstacles, challenges, and en­ durances that were faced and overcome; all the long hours and determination needed to meet lhe deadline each week, and which each week, year after year, was met. I know Mel had the respect and affection of his employees (the J-Ad family), and 1 believe the respect and affection of his customers and. his hometown community. He certainly earn-; cd those sentiments. It's a cliche to say "It's not the destination, but how you make the journey that counts." So be it. That's the metaphor I wish lo use. On Tuesday night Mel Jacobs reached his destination. Now and during the next few days his family, friends, neighbors, and asaocules will have a chance to contemplate the journey he took to reach it. His, though, was not one of distance. He did not leave his hometown to explore the wide world. Rather his journey was that of accomplish­ ment. He took the tools and talents and possibilities given him and used them as a foundation to begin building upon. Over the years he kept building; kept expanding and enhancing; kept using those tools, talents and then experience lo pursue new opportunities. He did so until the end of his journey. He leaves many legacies. His was a welllived life. A man of faith, family, work and community — an ordinary sort of fellow — who was really quite extraordinary. Sieve Honon Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington O.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative U.S. Congrnsa Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Greve. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400 State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. hIstingsBaNNER Devoted to tbe interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hasting* Banner, inc A Dtviifon ot J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1962 N BroaJway Haatinps. Ml 490580602 (816) 945 9554 MMvin Jacoba PrrsKjent Stephan Jacoba Trottura* Jcho Jacoba Vice Presxlen? Frodortc Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Karen Mauck Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Cindy Smith Sharon Miller Jim Jensen MandyHabel • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5 J0 p m . Saturday 8 X am Noon Scott Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $15 per year m Barry County $17 per year in adjoining counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49056-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49056 (USPS 717630) Jason Wnsilmd; "No, k's son of like “No. । dunk it's their Vietnam. We’d be fighting (Bomb's) respoeubaky. “I think we should go No. he didn't, into Bosnia. In theory, it should not go in doing so would give us for others in another coun- They should learn to get sounds like it would stop try. People are not behind along with each other We all the strife. America is more world power. If not, Pressdem Clinton I don't don't hove to fix perceived as the good guy. think we should be everyone's problems." it’s our responsibility.'' we shouldn't go, not even for humanitarian invotved." Hastings reasons." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 30, 1995 — Page 5 Hospice needs continued community support To The Editor: J I am in awe of the support that Barn Com­ munity Hospice receives from local residents knd businesses, and I want to recognize their Individual contributions and efforts Letters • Support and commitment comes in mans forms At Barry Community Hospice, one way it takes shape is 70 individuals willingly Volunteering their time to help others ^In 1994. volunteers gave 3.200 hours of their own time to an agency whose philosophy they believe in. These volunteers gave of themselves by providing respite care in pa ttents' homes, giving pastoral care and bereavement care, assisting in the office, cheating a partnership with hospice in their church community and giving in ways they rttver expected. Another example of this community 's sup­ port has come in the form of fund-raising. For the last two years, the Hastings postal workers have spent their energy raising funds for Hospice at their Labor Day golf outing The Hastings Car Club has graciously given us the proceeds from their summer ’’Cruise­ Ins'’ and wc have been the recipient of cash grants from the Greater Grand Rapids Bowl­ ing Council. Behind each of these events, are numerous individuals who go unnamed and unrecogniz­ ed. giving freely of their time, money and talents to insure the success of each fund­ raiser. 'Additionally, many individuals bequeath money to hospice, make donations at large or ir memory of a loved one. or contribute to tiie United Way to support our efforts. In 1994. Barry Community Hospice provid- cd S26.(XX) of care lor people who cither had no insurance coverage for honpice or were unable to pa> for our services themselves. The financial assistance provided by local residents helps meet the needs of all the ter­ minally ill in Barn Count). regardless of tlicir ability to pas To date, about 2<X) people have received bereavement assistance in 1995 They have cither participated in one of the five grief recovery programs offered each year, attend­ ed a seasonal workshop or support group This year, in conjunction v.ilh two area churches, we were able to launch a new pro­ gram for children w ho arc grieving the loss of a loved one through death or divorce It is through your gifts that wc arc able to offer this professional service at no charge to Barry County residents Across the country. the hospice movement is being threatened as Medicare dollars arc reduced and health care reimbursement sources arc changing. All hospice programs arc being challenged lo maintain the quality of their services with fewer resources More than ever before, wc are in need of your con­ tinued support and faithful commitment to in­ sure our place in this community I acknowledge and applaud all those who make hmpicc care possible in Barry County Deb Winkler. Division Manager. Barry Community Hospice So who is retarded? To The Editor: Reading Dennis Allen's sentence in the Nov 9 issue of the Hastings Banner makes inc This man graduated from high school, holds a driver's license and held a job. Mentally retarded.’ I'm wondering. Barb Estep Woodland CORRECTION: Last week's Banner story and headline in­ correctly gave the impression that Hastings Area Schools will build its new elementary school on Starr School Road. The schools still must win approval for a special use permit and get an agreement with the city and Hastings Township for providing road iiUiinicnuiKC. police protection and water and sewer at the site. Holiday stress The holiday season is upon us. Time to get all of our shopping finished, fill our refrigerator with food, and make sure to invite the in-laws this year! Even though this time of year should be a joyful one. many of us find ourselves experiencing stress, fatigue, and even some depression. Most of us have a routine wc follow throughout the day. Because of the busy and hectic pace of the holiday season, our routines are changed. We spend more money than wc have. Most of us would like to cut our credit cards in half after the Christmas season Wc tend to over indulge ourselves with food, sweets, and alcohol. We sometimes have high expectations during the season. “Everything is going to be perfect this year." When the slightest plan goes wrong — it devastates us. Sometimes holidays remind us of something that is missing, such as a family member or friend. These memories can sometimes create a depressive time in our life. The pain can be so great that we sometimes wish the holiday would just go away. Along with the holiday season comes the cold, dark and sometimes dreary days. This weather can be depressive Those who become depressed due to the weather may be experiencing Season Affec­ tive Disorder. One way to take care of yourself is to watch carefully for symptoms of depress ion/stre&s Nervousness, muscle tension, and headaches can be an indicator that stress may be present. If you feel fatigue, are having a difficult time concentrating, feel restless or bored, there are some things you can do to feel less stressful First, try to get enough sleep. Your body needs to re-energize itself, 'especially when you feel extra stressed " Remember to eat right and watch your alcohol intake. Give yourself a break and take a time out when you feel too tense and stressed out. A quiet place where you won't be interrupted is ideal. Be realistic about your expectations concerning the holidays. Keep in mind that there are some things that are out of control. Most importantly, talk to others regarding your stress. You will be surprised that many other people struggle with the same issues that you do this time of the year. FRIlffi & SfflOll DMHt I & 2 OIM! NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1996 BUDGET CLIP THE COUPONS BELOW AND TAKE Pursuant to a motion passed on November 28. 1995, the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a publ^,bearing on Tuesday. December R»4^5, ai 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner's Room, Mezzanine Level. Courthouse, 220 W. Stale Street. Hastings, Michigan to discuss lhe proposed General Fund budget for the fiscal year January 1. 1996 through December 31. 1996. Copies of the proposed budget arc available in the Office of the County Clerk. Courthouse, bet­ ween 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.. Monday through Friday. Nancy L. Boersma. County Clerk 33%% OFF THE REGULAR PRICE OF ONE ITEM IN EACH OF OUR APPAREL The County will provide necessary. reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Michael C. Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hastings, MI 49058 THE REGULAR PRICE OF ONE ITEM FROM OUR NOTICE of ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, as •mended, notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the following manner WOMEN’S DEPARTMENT JCPenney ■ Does not apply to previous sales Tbe Zoning District Map has been amended as follows. FRIDAY & SATURDAY. DECEMBER 1 & 2 ONLY' PRESENT THIS COUPON FOR ORDINANCE NO.: A4-95 FROM RL-2 A AR TO RL-1. ORANGEVILLE TWP IN SEC 11, T2N. R10W, MUL­ LENS GROVE PLAT. LOTS 1-42 AND PARKER PLAT. LOTS 1-44 ALSO. AN AREA O F L A N D DESCRIBED AS COMM AT THE NE COR OF SEC 14.T2N. R10W. TH N 88 DEG W 804 FT. TH S 2 DEG W 20 FT FOR POB. TH SO DEG 21'W 123 FT. TH S 28 DEG 55'W 130 FT. TH N 57 DEG 58' 30" W TO STEWART LAKE. TH NE'LY ALONG LAKE TO A POINT N 88 DEG W 174.75 FT FROM POB. TH S 88 DEG E 174 75 FT TO POB ALSO. COMM AT THE NE COR OF SEC 14. T2N. R10W. TH N 88 DEG W 804 FT. TH S 2 DEG W 20 FT. TH S 0 DEG 21 W 123.33 FT. TH S 28 DEG 55' W 298.5 FT. TH S 62 DEG 35' W 92 4 FT TO POB, TH S 62 DEG 35' W 100 FT. TH W 130 FT TO N A S 1/8 UNE. TH S 2 DEG 14’ 20" E 262.15 FT. TH S 87 DEG W 196 65 FT. TH N 1 DEG W 384 31 FT. TH W 181.5 FT. THN 160 FT. TH W 50 FT. TH S3 DEGW 200 FT. TH N 37 DEG W 144.3 FT. TH NE'LY ALONG SHORE OF STEWART LAKE TO A POINT N 22 DEG 57 W OF BEG. TH S 22 DEG 57' E TO POB ALSO BEG AT N 1/4 POST OF SEC 14. T2N. R10W. TH S 1 DEG E 280 FT. TH N 88 DEG E 220 FT. TH N 36 DEG E 82 FT. TH N 75 DEG E 104 FT. TH NWLY ALONG SHORE OF STEWART LAKE TO N LINE SEC 14. TH W TO POB The above named ordinance became effective Novem­ ber 25. 1995. following the approval from the Michigan Department of Commerce Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W State St. Hastings. Michigan between the hours 800 AM 5 PM (closed between 12-1 p.m). Monday thru Fnday Please cal! 943-4830 for further information JCPenney Does not appty to previous sales FRIDAY & SATURDAY. DECEMBER 1 & 2 ONLY' PRESENT THIS COUPON FOR JCPenney Does not apply to previous sales Friday Hours: 9am to 8pm Saturday 9am to 5:30pm Date: November 28. 1995 JAMES L BAILEY. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners NANCY L BOERSMA. Clerk Barry County (11-30) Santa will visit Sunday, December 3-1:00pm-3:00pm JCPenney r* o ■ r» o 4^/ »*•<=>•-« v- DOWNTOWN HASTINGS J �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 30. 1995 Doris O. Martin Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 HASTINGS • Doris O. Martin, 70, Hastings, passed away on Friday November 24, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on February 4. 1925 in Read­ ing, lhe daughter of Warren and Pearl (Walworth) Johnson. She graduated from Reading High School in 1943. She married Max Martin and the marriage ended in divorce. Mrs. Martin moved to Middleville in 1960 from Quincy, then to Hastings in 1980. She retired Pom the Barry County Treasurers Office after working there for 20 years. Surviving are her daughter, Jady Martin of Hastings; brother, Clifford and wife, Mildred Johnson of Quincy; many nieces and nephews Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday December 2, 1995 at 11:00am at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Steve Reid officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One's Choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. at the Church of Vour Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES QU Ml Y UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 Wesl Paskx Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday Sch.x4 10 a.m.. Worship II a.m. After School Special Wednesday. 4pm P O Box 63. Haaimft. Ml 49058 ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E ftwxJ Si (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a m Holy Communxm In and 3rd Sunday Morning Prayer 2nd and 4ih Sundays 1928 prayer book u*cd al all *crv»ce» For more infix mation cal! 946-9327 or Ro Deacon David Hustwick at 946-2101. St. Andrew'* is a part of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod PLEASANTV IEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pattor Stephen Wnght: (616) 756-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home rhone Sunday Service 9 30 a.m .. Sunday School 1100 a m . Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6 00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 00 p m Awana Program (3 year* old through 6th grade) Wednesdays. 6 30-8 p.m Teen Center. 7th-12th grade*. Saturday. 7-9 30 p m ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferson Father Chartea Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m., Sunday Manes 8 .00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confenxw Saamtey 44P4 30 p.m. ST. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1631 Matteson Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49056' meeung at Thomas Jefferson Hall corner of Green and Jefferson Mtmrtrr, Jim Sandusky Phom 9464045 Sunday Services - 9:3( a m . Bibte School. 0:30 a m Monnag Worship. 6 00 p.m.. Evening V/orship; 7:00 p.m. Wcdneadr,. in home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FEL1X)WSHIP. 2730 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Psafcx Church office phone 948-2549 Sundav worship 900 a.m and 10:45 am. Sunday Childrens church Tuesday prayer and share tune 9 30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p m also Nursery available for all services Bang the whole family FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor Janies R Barren. Asst Pmkt Suartey Services: Saaitey School 9 45 am . Classes lex all ages. 1140 a m Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to. 4th Grade; 640. Evening Service Wednesday: 6:30 Arcana Clubs. 740 p m . Teem m Houseman Hall. 740 p.m . Adult* Prayer meeting. 6:15 p.m .. Adult Choir practice CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 145 a m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a m Morning Wonhip Service; 6.00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adult*. Teem and Children ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hailing*. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p m. weekday* or all day weekend* Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner Stale Rd. and Boltwood St . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor. Rev Tixl Clark. Youth Pastor Sunday 10 a.m Sunday School. II a m Morning Wonhip. 6 p m Evening activities Wednesday 7 p m — share group* tn various home* Contact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study al the church HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand Si . Hailing*. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. ; Sunday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Of Evening Service 6 p m.. Thursday GOD. 1674 West Slate Rond Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a Hastings. Mich James A. Camp free Home Bibte Study, please call bell. PMtor. Sunday School 9:M for more details Homemade peanut am, classes for ail ages. Morning brittle now available Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 00 HASTINGS FIRST UNITED p m. are: Rambows or J.J Bibte METHODIST CHURCH, corner Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first of Green and Church streets. Dr. grade). Kids Cub or Junior Bibte Bufhxd W. Coe. Pastor. Margaret Qua (ages 6-12); Youth Ministries Hollenbeck. Director of Christian or Teen Bibte Quiz (ages 13-19); Education. Craig Stapert, Music Adult Bible Study - No age limits Ccxxdinalor and Organist. Church phone: 616/945-9574. Barrier free WOODGROVE BRETHREN building with elevator to all floors CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Broadcast of worship service over Coms Grove Road Pastor Ben Her WBCH FM AM at 10:30 a m. Sun­ nag. 9:30 a.m Sunday School. days Sunday School 9:30 am.; Church Service 10:30 Youth Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.. meeting Wednesday. 640 p m at Worship 1140 a.m. - witii child the church Bring sack lunch care for infants A toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru FREEPORT CHURCH OF THE I. Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m. UNITED BRETHREN IN Wednesdays: Family Church Night CHRIST. Vernon L Macy, in­ - Prepared light meal 6:00 p.m.; Bi­ terim pastor. (616) 9464276 Sun bte Study A Activities for Kida 6:45 day services: Sunday School 9 45 p.m ; Ftrs*. Wednesday of month is a m.. Morning Wonhm || a m ; Game Night for all ages. Prayer Service Thursday. 7 p.m Thursdays Children's Choir 4:00 p.m.; Youth Handbells 4:30 p.m.; CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Adult Handbell Choir 6:30 p.m.. Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Dec 3 First Sunday of Advent A Sunday School at 1040 a m.; Wor­ Sacrament of Holy Communion ship 1140 a.m.; Evening Service at b 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bibte 740 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE BARRY CO. CHL'tfvH OF CHURCH. < formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Avt, Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ Powell Rd I mite East of Hasting* vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m . Wor­ Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus ship 11 am. Evening Services 6 945 9224 Sunday Service* 9:45 p.m. Wednesday: Bibte Study 7 am. B.bte Classes for ail ages. 10-40 a.m Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bibte Survey on p.m. Youth Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Bi­ ble Study for all. Thursday 7:30 videos m the home Free Bible Cor pm Prayer and Bible Study — respondence Course _ Sharing Your Faith WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hasting* Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 59‘U Worship Service* Bunds*. 940 a.m and 11 00 a.m . Sunday School. 9:45 a m. 4-H meet* Mondays. 6:30 p m lo 8 00 p.m Bible Study. Wednesday*. 5 15pm at Delore* Gaspen. 801 Barber Rd. Hasting* Mens Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice Call Mr Siephen Lewi* at 945-5365 NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Fatbe' Charles Fisher. Pastor A nusixm of St Rose Catholic Chxrch. Hasting* Sunday Mas* 9:30 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastcx Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader hip training The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F D.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79 Lawrence Hubtey. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Count, choir director Sun­ day morning 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. 10:45 am Mornmg wtx ship. 6 00 p m Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p m Nursery for all services Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St.. Michael Amon. Pasux Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Dec. 3 • 10.00 Holy Communion. Commitment Sunday; 6:00 Youth Group. "Hidden Keys". Thursday. Nov 30 - 740 Adventurers. 7:30 Adui' Christmas Choir. 8.40 AA. S**-rday. Dec. 2 ■ 440 Christmas Proa . 8 00 NA. Tuesday. Dec. 5 7-40 Shepherding Comm Wednes­ day. Dec. 6 - 1040 Wordwaichers. 640 Supper; 7 00 Vespers. Sarah Circle after FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. D C E Becky Oexkr. Pro­ gram/Youth Director Thursday. Nov 30 -9:30 a.m Circle Study Leader* meet with Pasior Keller Friday. Dec I • 6:00 p.m Menders Saturday. Dec 2 - 7:30 Thornappte Art* Council Brass Oumei Concert in Leason Sharpe Hail Sunday. Dec 3 - 8 30 am Choir rehearsal. 9:30 a.m and 11 00 a m Morning Worship (9 30 Service i* broadcast over WBCH AM FM) Nursery » provided for both services 9:50 a.m. Church School for all age*. 10:30 a m "Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 11:20 am Children's Church. 5 00 p m Middle High/Senior High Youth Fellowship Monday. Dec 4 10 00 a m Stall meeting 7 00 pm “Rainbow*”. 7:00 pm ChnUian Education Committee. 7 30 pm orshsp Committee Tuesday. Dec 5 - 6 30p m. Circle 67 meet* at Heidi Byrne * Wednes day. Dec 6 - 9 30 a m Circte 61 at Barb Burkholder * "Craft Day”. 1240 pm Circles 83. *4 and guest* <8. potluck luncheon in the Dining Room. 6 00 p m Circle 85 at Manlyn Oaster * Potluck. 7 00 p m Choir rehearsal. 7 30 p m Ruth Circle ai Janet Keller * Thursday. Dec 7 • 10:00a.m Cir­ cle 67 Lounge. 3 00 pm Giri*' Cadette Choir. 3:30-5 30 pm Christmas musical dres* rehearsal Piz/a afterward |Jerry Lee linger| WOODLAND ■ Jerry Lee Zinger. 49. ol Woodland and formerly of Vermontville, paued away on Monday November 27,1995 at his residence. He was bom on January 3, 1946 in Grand Rapids, lhe son of Russell and Anna (Medendorp) Zinger. He was raised in Marion and attended Marion School and McBain Christian School. He graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1981. He married Sandra Rowe on April 9. 1963. Mr. Zinger retired from Fisher Body after 30 years arxi served on Lhe Board of Supervisors for the Auto Body Credit Union. He also owned and operated the Zinger Home Heating Company. He belonged to the Nashville Church of the Nazarene, where he taught Sunday School. He enjoyed fishing and being with his family. He was preceded in death by two infant sons and two infant grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Sandra; children, Marsha (Nolan) Phillips-Clothier of Nashville, Jerry (Kim) Zinger II of Vermontville, Brenda (Dale) Rhodes of Nashville; eleven grandchil­ dren; his mother & father, Russell & Anna Zinger of Evert; mother-in-law, Geneva Rowe of Woodland; six brothers; two sisters; many nieces, nephews, aunts & uncles. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday November 29, 1995 at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Alan Mettler officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. DOWLING - Marie F. Ehredt, 82. of Dowl­ ing, passed away on Thursday November 23, 1995 at TenderCare-Riverside in Battle Creek. She was born on March 1, 1913 in Blue Island, Illinois, the daughter of William & Wilhelmina (Schmidt) Schultz. She was raised in the Blue Island, Illinois area and attended lhe Sanders and the Seymour Witter Schools. She was married to Robert Ehredt on May 8, 1937 in Blue Island, Illinois. They lived in the Chicago, Illinois area until moving to the Fl Custer area in 1944. She have lived at her present address since 1946. Mrs. Ehredt was employed at the former Leila-Post-Montgomery Hospital in Battle Creek for 12 years, retiring in 1977. She was a member of Hastings Grace Luthe­ ran Church, Sarah Circle of the Church, Altar Society of the Church, Giri Scout Leader, 4-H Leader, and was an avid gardner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, on November 6, 1956; brother, Henry Schultz; sisters. Florence Becker and Frances Schultz. Surviving are three sons, William Ehredt of Battle Creek, Robert Ehredt of Lacey, Eddie Ehredt of Battle Creek; two daughters, Karen Halstead of Lacey, Janice Schreiner of Lacey; nine granchildren; six great grandchildren; brother, Clarence “John" Schultz of Blue Island, Illinois. Funeral Services were held on Monday November 27,1995 al Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings with the Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was in lhe Union Cemetery near Lacey. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Ida May Nelson GRAND RAPIDS - Homer J. Becker. 93, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday November 28, 1995 at MJ. Claxt Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. He was born on March 18, 1902 in Carlton Center, Barry County, the son of Charles & Lena (Cooley) Becker. When he ws six years old he moved with his family to a log cabin on what is now Becker Road. He attended the Altoft School, completeing 8 grades in 7 years. In those days, country school children had lo pass a competency test before they were allowed to attend high school. Each year the one boy in each county who scored highest on the competency test was awarded a oae-week trip to the state fair. Homer was lhe Barry County boy who scored highest on lhe competency test in 1916. His fondest wish was to attend high school, but circumstances made that impossible. He married Ruth O’Connor Baine on Octob­ er 26, 1938, she passed away in 1945. He then married L. Esther Doty on June 14, 1948 and she survives. Mr. Becker farmed full-time from 1916 until 1959 when he liquidated his dairy operation. While farming he won various awards and was recognized by several organizations as an outstanding farmer. He was the first dairy farmer in Barry County to install a milking parlor with a vacuum pipeline system and bulk tank. At the time of his retirement from farm­ ing, he was milking 83 Holstems From 1959 to 1964, he was owner/operator of Hastings Mill­ ing & Farm Supply, Ise. in Hastings. After sell­ ing that business, he became a licensed real estate agent, bought standing timber for the Chester Stemm Company and made agricultur­ al appraisals for the Hastings City Bank. He retired in 1971. Mr. Becker was active in the Hastings First United Methodist Church, Kiwanis Cub of Hastings, serving as Cub President in 1960. For many years he served on the Barry County Selective Service Board and on the Board and on the Board of Directors of lhe Hastings City Bank It was his vision and determination which led to the creation of the Trust Depart­ ment at Hastings Cry Bank. He served one term as a Barry County Commissioner. He was also preceded in death by las parents; brother, Clifton Becker; sister, Ruby Francisco. Surviving are his wife, Esther of Grand Rapids; two daughters. Mary Jane Banfield of Pella. Iowa and Anne Elizabeth LaPorte of Marshall, Minnesota; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister. Majesty Starks of Bernice, Oklahoma; many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews Visitation will be oo Friday December 1, 1995 from 2 00-4:00pm at lhe Wren Funeral Home tn Hastings. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday December 2,1995 at 11:00am at Hastings First United Methodist Church with Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren I uneral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Ida May Nelson, 77, of Hast­ ings, passed away oo Wednesday November 29, 1995 at TenderCare in Hastings. Funeral arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. WOODLAND - Ruth Niethamer, 102, of Woodland, (Woodland’s oldest citizen), passed away on Tuesday November 28,1995 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was the last surviving grandchild of Woodland’s very first pioneers. She was born December 25, 1892, the daughter of Willard and Catharine (Schmalzried) Jordan and lived her entire life in Woodland Township. She was the last of the family of 12 children, eight of which grew to maturity. Edith (Jacob) Griebel, Franklin (Maud) Jordan, Cora (Bernie) Smith, Jasper (Nettie) Jordan, Mabie (Ernest) Tucker, Florence (Paul) Brodbeck and Theodore (Lucy) Jordan. She attended lhe North Jordan School and graduated from Woodland High School in 1910 and from Barry County Normal in 1911. She then taught school at Warnervillf for 2 years. North Jordan for 4 yean and a year each at South Jordan and the McOmber. She was married to Frank S. Niethamer on November 27,1919, and to them three children were bom. She was preceded in death by their 4 year old daughter, Barbara Atm, who was killed on Mother's Day 1928 by an automobile. Her husband, Frank, passed away April 11, 1977. Surviving is son, Thomas E (Doris) Niethamer of Woodland and daughter, Peggy R. (Robert) Dangl of Grand Rapids. Four grandchildren, Mark and David (Darlene) Niethamer of Woodland, William (Diane) Dangl of Ada, and Jill Dangl of Bradenton, Florida. Five great grandchildren, Tonya, Vicki and Sarah Niethamer of Woodland and Bradley and Ryan Dangl of Ada and great great grandson, Blake Niethamer of Woodland. In 1987 she was Grand Marshal of Wood­ land’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. She waj I member of Woodland's WCTU and was a member of the Woodland Women’s Study Club and the Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland. Visitsdon will be on Thursday November 30, 1995 from 7:00-8:30pm and Friday December 1, 1995 from 2.<XM:OOpm and 7:00-8:30pm at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Funeral Services will be held st the Zion Lutheran Church ct 1:00pm Saturday Decem­ ber 2, 1995 with Reverend Alan Sellman officiating. • Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Walter E. Johnson HASTINGS - Laura E. Conrad, 95, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Monday November 27, 1995 at TenderCare in Hastings. She was bom on February 25. 1900 in Osceola County, the daughter of William and Nellie (Beeman) Pratt. She was raised in lhe Reed City area and attended schools there She was married to Alson B. "Sam’' Conrad on May 17,1919. He preceded her in death on December 23, 1979. Following her marriage, she and her husband lived in several Michigan communities, returning to Hastings in 1951 from Kdeva. Mrs. Conrad was a homemaker and worked also as a seamstress Mrs. Conrad was a member of the VJ=.W. Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary #45 and a member of the Ragla Extension Group. She was also preceded in death by three infant sons; son, Lyle Conrad in 1992; «ou-in­ law, Louis Barlow in 1995; a great grandson; four brothers; five sisters. Surviving are her daughter. Catharine Barlow of Hastings; daughter-in-law, Marjorie Conrad o( Hastings; seven grandchildren; four­ teen great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews Visitation will be on Thursday November 30,1995 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Wren Funer­ al Home in Hastings. Funeral Services will be held on Friday December 1,1995 at 11:00am at Wren Funeral Home with Carla Smith officiating Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Commission on Aging, TenderCare Activities Fund or lhe Charity of One’s Choice Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings HASTINGS - Walter E Johnsen, 79, of Hastings and formerly of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on Friday November 24, 1995 at TenderCare in Hastings. He was bom on October 20, 1916 in Brook­ lyn, New Yort. tbe son of Charles & Johanne (Johannesen) Johnsen. He lived most of his life in the Brooklyn, New York area before moving to Hastings a short time ago. He was a United States Navy Veteran of World War IL He was married to the former Julia E Thompson, she passed away in 1975. Mr. Johnsen was a clerk for the Veterans Administration for many years. He was also preceded in death by tiro half brothers; one half sister. Surviving are his sister, Edith J. Sundin of Hastings; half brother, Francis J. Johnsen of McDonough, New York; two nieces & husbands, Donna &. Bryan Mattson of Hastings and Betty & Bill Suhric of Carthage, Missouri; two neph.-ws & wives. Robert & Kathy Sundin of Lafayette, New York and Ricliard &. Melin­ da Sundiu Gf Liverpool, New York; nephew, William Sundin of Stanfield, North Carolina; many great nieces and nephews. Services will be held in Brooklyn, New York at the Edward C Halvorsen Funeral Home. Burial will be at Long Island National Cemetery in Farmindale, New York. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Theresa L Belson HASTINGS - T.ieresa L. Belson, 92, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday Novem­ ber 29,1995 at Thomcople Manor in Hastings. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home. / ov.' YOU CAN HELP­ STOP CHILD ABUSE BEFORE IT EVER STARTS To team how you can help, call the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today 1-800 CHILDREN �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 30, 1995 — Page 7 r Woodland NEWS... By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Guest Reporter John Gurd to mark 90th birthday John J Gurd will celebrate his 90th birth­ day on Dec 4. 1995 John was bom and has lived his 90 years in Cedar Creek He has resided with his wife. Winifred, for 69 years Their children arc Geraldine and Bob Clinton. Margaret and Norman Arm­ strong and Glenn and Mary Gurd. Please send a card to 1921 Dowling Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 He would enjoy hearing from all his friends Pleasantview ‘Book Buddies’ hard at work in creative writing Older sludents in the fifth grade at Pleasantview help the smaller kids in the second grade with reading as part of the ‘Book Buddies' program. They also help the younger kids with creative writing. To stir the creative juices, the family of (center) Ryan and Dalton Smith (left) brought a piglet to class for the children to meet and write about The Smith boys are standing with teacher Jennifer Jenkins. Il is n<X too late to donate bake goods and candy for the bake sale, which will he held Friday. Dec. I. at the Woodland branch of the Ionia County National Bank The proceeds, along with those from the Labor Day caramel com sale and the first bake sale held on Oct. 20. will go to buy sup­ plies for putting together luminaries along the main streets of the Village of Woodland on Christmas Eve. Volunteers also arc needed lo help with the bake sale, and to assemble the luminaries, place them and light them on Christmas Eve. The luminaries will be assembled al the Woodland Township Fire Station Wedneday. Dec. 20. beginning at 6 p.m. This is a fun time for neighbors to get together while mak­ ing the lights There will be munchies to share afterwards Volunteers will be needed to place the luminaries on Sunday. Dec. 24. to light them at dusk. On Dec 26. volunteers are again needed lo coIlea the plastic jugs for storage for Christmas 1996 To donate baked goods, candy , milk jugs, candles and your time, call Tricia Duits. 367-4348; Gayle Chase. 3674068; or Shirley Kilmer. 367-4031. Woodland lost two long-time residents this month. Ins Surine Kellogg passed away Nov. 11. Russell Brodbeck died on Nov. 15. Both were living al Tendercare at the lime of their deaths. The Woodland community sends con­ dolences to lhe families of both. Lillian Vandccar entertained her brother. Boyd Barry, her sister. Beatrice Rogers, and son. Lawrence Bursley. for Thanksgiving din ner on Nov. 23. Merrill and Nancy Tyler. Duane and Ann Bump. Betty and Glendon Curtis and Galen and Shirley Kilmer went to Pizza Hut in Battle Creek and then went to downtown Battle Creek lo enjoy the 1995 International Festival of Lights. Shirley described it as 'awesome " The festival will be on in Battle Creek until Dec 31 and is well worth the drive there to see it. The Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society reports a successful time during “Christmas Around the Town” last weekend. They had more than 300 visitors at the depot. Cathy Lucas has been discharged from Nor­ thside Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. Cards can be sent to Cathy Lucas, c/o Betty McBrJe. 6430 Ridgewood Valley Road. Atlanta. Ga. 30328. or in care of her daughter. Terry Stamer. 5855 Andover Way. Tucker. Ga 30084 Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish held its annual “Hanging of the Greens" Sunday. Nov. 26. They start with the sanctuary com­ pletely undecorated and all joining in, young and old alike, to decorate the entire church for the Christmas season. They have a 10-foot tree decorated by all of the members and guests of the church They are now prepared for the upcoming Christmas season and have many things planned for its observation. On Sunday. Dec. 10. at the morning service at 10 30 a m., members will display some of their favorite Christmas pieces in a unique creche (nativity) in the Fellowship Hall on the church All members and friends are invited to share in this special program There will be a fellowship hour following the service On Wednesday . Dec. 13. the Youth Group will sponsor a walk around carol sing al Thor­ napple Manor from 6 to 8 p.m All others arc invited to join in the caroling Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish is joining the Lakewood Community Council in efforts to give Christmas gifts to needy children of the community They have been asked lo supply gifts for four boys from 5 to 6 years old Socks, mittens, caps and food items are needed in the price range S5 to $10. These need to be into the church by Dec 5 The church also has taken two families in need from Love Inc and can use donations for those. The church supports the Christian home in Cleveland. Ohio. There will be an “Old-Fashioned Christmas Concert" Sunday. Dec. 17. There will be more information in this column nearer to that date, and a Christmas Eve service. If you have a news item or notices of meetings and events, please call me at 945-5471 evenings (there is a message machine on this phone, or at my work number 9484881. there is a machine on this phone also) 1 am usually at home on Sunday even­ ings and Monday mornings. NOTWEARIIMA SAFCTYBELTCANCOST YOUANARM&ALK. ■**♦★★*★★*★★***♦**********★****♦*★*★***♦ j Seminars for Start-Up j j and Small Businesses: * A series of seminars has been developed by the Barry/Hastings Joint J * * Economic Development Commission (JEDC) and the Kalamazoo Col- ♦ lege Small Business Development Center to help those who are plann- * < * ing to start a small business and those who are presently operating small * businesses to be successful. ♦ * * * « The seminar schedule is as follows: December 13...Tax Reporting and Bookkeeping January 10...Development of Business and Financial Plans January 24...Marketing Options and Techniques February 14...Cost Control Options and Techniques * The seminars will be held at the Barry County Courts and Law J * J Building Meeting Room at 220 West Court St.. Hastings. Registration ♦ fees are $15.00 per seminar or $50.00 for all four seminars in advance. ♦ * * * Cost at the does is $20.00 per seminar. Registrations are due one week * in advance of each seminar. Send your registration and make out your * check payable to the JEDC. 1035 E. State Street. Hastings. MI 49058. t * Phone: 616-948-4896. ♦ ♦ * REGISTRATION FORM « ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ J J NAME ________________________________________________________________________________ COMPANY _____________________________________________________________________________ AJ>DRES^, __ __________________________________________________________________________ j PHONE _______________________________________________________________________________ t ♦ ar ♦ 4 ♦ « ♦ ♦ ****♦*******♦**♦♦********♦***♦♦****♦*♦ I Had My Baby at the Pennock Family Birthing Center... Don and Tommi King with children; Ashtin. Carson Brudan and Danielle Justin Halder (left) explains his ideas for a story line about "Tony the Crime Fighting Pig' to his 'Book Buddy' Casey McClelland The stories could be a fantasy if they liked. We have had the opportunity to share four of the most precious times in our lives with the professional birthing staff at Pennock 1 lospital. We were impressed with the personal and tender care that they gave to each one of our newborn children, while also allowing our young family to bond in a private atmosphere. We will never forget our four special times at Pennock Hospital Dan and Tammi King Hastings Pennock Family Birthing Center . . . where the smallest patient is of the greatest concern. Meredith Waters (left) and Amber Brown are 'Book Buddies' Amber is older and >s helping Meredith create a story about a piglet, as well as practicing her reading J « ♦ * ♦ PENNOCK HOSPITAL » A New Vision of Health 1009 W Green Si ■ Hastings Ml 49058 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 30, 1995 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICf OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT Hoving been mod* in th* conditions ot o certoin real estate mortgage mod* and ex­ ecutive on Moy 14 1993. by TONI JO STEEN, os mortgagor to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC an Indiana Corporation, os mortgagee and recorded on Moy 21, 1993, In th* Office of th* R*gist*r ol Deeds of Barry County. Michigan, in Libor 572 ol Mortgages on pog* 406. on which mor­ tgage there it claimed to be du* and unpaid at th* dot* ol this notice (51.032.89 lor principal and SI .492.26 lor interest and no legal or equitable proceeding having been instituted to recover the debt or any port ol lhe debt secured by th* mor tgage and th* power ol sol* in the mortgog* con tamed having become operative by reason ol such defauh NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday December 7 1995 at 2 00 o'clock Eastern Standard Time m lhe afternoon of said day. inside the East entrance ol the County Courthous*. in th* City ol Hostings. Michigan, that being on* of th* places of holding th* Circuit Court for th* County of Barry, in the State ol Michigan. the lands and premises described in said mortgog* will be offered for sole and sold to the highest bidder at public sale, for the purpose ol satisfying the amount du* and un­ paid upon the mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sol*, including th* statutory attorney fee Th* premises to be sold at said sale are situated tn the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry State of Michigan and described os follows All of th* West I '2 of the Southwest fractional quarter containing fifty seven acres of land more or less, six and five one-hundredths acres off the South end of the Northwest fractional quarter west ol the lake, all in Section fifteen. Town on* North. Range eight West also twenty three acre* of land off th* Eost side of th* Southeast quarter of th* Southeast quarter of Section sixteen Pounded on the West side by the Battle Creek and Hastings rood being Town one North. Range eight West, ex­ cept commencing al the Northwest corner of said Section fifteen, thence South along th* West Sec­ tion line, on* hundred thirty seven rods: thenc* East to th* shore of long Lake: thence Nor­ theasterly along the shore line of the lake to the North section line, thenc* W*sf along the North section line of sold section to th* place of beginn­ ing. Also excepting any portion of the above described property lying within the recorded plot ol Vol Pines Acres according to th* recorded plat thereof recorded in liber 5 ol Plots on pog* 70. Th* period ol time lor redemption shall be one (1) year from the date of sal* Doted October 25 1995 BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC By David I. Zebell Humbar ger and Zebell. P.C. 310 Cornerica Building Battle Creek. Ml 49017 Telephon* (616)962-7585 (11/30) SYNOPSES OF MINUTES CARLTON TOWNSHIP N*v**Wer 13, IMS Present David Koiser. Bev Allerdmg. Wilma Camels Keith Marlow Cory Smith LinJa Erb Morlen* Forman Corolyn Kaiser. Guest Jim McManus - Sorry Co Planning & Zon ing Seven residents Meeting colled to order at fl pm. by Supervisor Kaiser Approved Clerk s ond Treasurer s reports. OLD BUSINESS Not going to pursue security System further ot present tim*. „ NEW BUSINESS Jim McManus gave a very infor motive report on th* Barry Co. Planning and Zon­ ing Board. Also suggested we hove on advisory committee to work with the Bd Voted to retain tapes of Bd. m**ting 8 days. Voted to pay $6,260 to Barry Co. Rd. Comm, for up grading Coats Grove if they received Federal Grant Voted to renew bid for John Deere lawn mower for 1996 with Filmor* Equipment Have Arnold Erb install mercury light Heard public comments Approved payment of all bills. Adjourned meeting at 9.15 p.m. Wilma Daniels Clerk Attested to by David Kaiser Supervisor (H-30) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in th* conditions of o certain Mortgage mode by MARGARET D HART whose present address is 5045 Imdsoy Rood Delton Michigan 49046 to THE UNITED STATES O' AMERICA acting through th* Formers Home Ad ministration (now known as Rural Economic and Community Development). United States Depart ment of Agriculture, with its District Office being located at 3260 Eogle Pork Drive Suite 101 -C, Grand Rapids Michigan 49505. th* Mortgog* dated April 3. 1992 and recorded in th* office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and Slate of Michigan on April 6 1992 in liber 539 of Barry County Records on Pages 758 through 762 inclusive ond by reason of such default the Mor tgog«« elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of such AAortgog* du* ond payable forthwith on which AAortgog* there is claimed to be due at th* dote of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum ol SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT AND 34 100 ($69,158.34) DOLLARS ond no proceedings having been instituted to recover th* debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage or any port thereof, whereby the power of sole contained in so' J AAortgog* has become operative. Now Therefore. Notic* is Hereby Given tha by virtue of the power of sol* contained in said Mor tgoge ond in pursuance of the statute in such case mode and provided the said Mortgog* will b* foreclosed by a sal* of th* premises therein described or so much thereof os mov be necessary at public auction to the highest bidder, ot the east entrance to the Circuit Court located at the Barry County Courthouse at 220 W. State Street in the Ci­ ty of Hostings and County of Barry. Michigan, that being th* place of holding the Circuit Court in and for sard County on Thursday December 21 1995 at 2 00 o'clock P.M . local ti.ne. in the afternoon of said day and said premises will be soid to pay th* amount so os aforesaid then due on said AAortgog* together with 8.25 percent interest, legal costs, ot tomeys fees ond also any taxes and insurance that soid Mortgagee does pay on or prior to th* date of said sole: which said premises or* describ­ ed in said Mortgog* as follows, to-wit: lands ond premises situated in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry ond Slot* of Michigan Parcel C Commencing ot th* Southeast cor­ ner of Section 4. Town 2 North Rang* 10 West Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan thenc* North. 470.00 feet along th* Eost line of said Section 4; thenc* West ot th* right angles with said Eost section line. 162 95 feet to th* true point of beginn­ ing. thenc* West 212.50 feet to th* centerline ol Lindsey Rood; thenc* South 21*1626 west along said centerline 220.00 feet: thence Eost 212.50 feet; thence North 21*16'26" East. 220.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from th* date of sole unless th* property is aban­ doned in which cose the redemption period shall be thirty (30) doys from the dot* of sole. For further information with regard to this foreclosure contact the District Office of Rural Economic and Community Development (formerly Formers Home Administration). 32o0 Eagle Park Drive. Suite 101-C. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49505 telephone (616) 942-4110 Doted November 17. 1995 UNITED STATES Of AMERICA. acting through th* Farmers Home Administration (now Rural Economic and Community Development). United States Deportment of Agriculture. Mortgagee Robert J Zitto (P22749) Attorney for Mortgage* esr->. i SCHEUERLE 8 ZITTA Business Address. 300 Washington Street P.O. Box 212 Grand Hoven. Ml 49417 (616) 842 1470 Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! Killer smoke Dear Ann Landers: It makes me sick that the tobacco industry claims people have “the right to smoke." Often, it's not a matter of choice These people arc hooked Cigarette smoking is an addiction. I've seen the health of dear family members deteriorate because of smoking My 4-ycarold niece is continually sick, coughing, sneez­ ing and wheezing. Everyone wonders why My brother-in-law has been trying to shake a sinus infection that has hung on for months. My sister (his wife) has had a cold for weeks and coughs her head off between cigarettes. Holidays, which should be a joy. arc agonizing because I’m cooped up with relatives who are smoking, coughing, hacking and lighting up My father is dying of lung cancer I wonder if I am going to be the only one in the family who is alive in 10 years. Meanwhile. I can't understand how our government can outlaw asbestos and lead paint, put environmental restrictions on businesses, make us wear helmets while motorcycling and force us to use scat bells, while cigarettes, which are sure killers, are sold almost everywhere. ~ D.H., Charleston, S.C. Dear Charleston: That's a good point, and I do thank you for making it. And now. here's another one from the governor of Maryland: Dear Ann Landers: Some time ago. you printed a letter about the perils of smoking from Vioctor Crawford, a former lobbyist for lhe Tobacco Institute, the propaganda arm of the tobacco industry. In his letter. Crawford said he was a former smoker and now has throat cancer Maryland has completed an excellent legislative session, during which we passed a bill that provides for a smoke-free work en­ vironment. Because of this bill. 96 percent of Maryland workplaces will be smoke-free. In Maryland. 7.000 people die each year from the effects of smoking. If we knew that 7.000 people would be killed this year as a result of an explosion, wc would do every’tiing possible to avoid it. Crawford should be a.mlauded for speaking out. It took courage. Parris N. Glendening, Governor of Mary land Dear Gov. Glendening: I'm sure you hope, as 1 do. that the letter from D.H. in Charleston will be read aloud in thousands of classrooms and show up under millions of dinner plates, on pillow cases and on shaving mirrors everywhere. It could save lives. Share the wealth? Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I bought a small apartment in a popular Euro­ pean city. We intend to spend a few months there every spring and keep it locked, with the appliances disconnected, for the remainder of the year. Now that friends and relatives know about this pied-a-terre. many keep asking if they can use it. Ann. when my husband and I go there next spring, we don't want to face a pile of soiled sheets and towels, to say nothing of broken appliances. How can we say no without sounding Mental Health Services offers three workshops Barry County Community Health will of­ fer three free workshops in December, deal­ ing with family communication, holiday stress and seasonal affective disorder. The sessions will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Dec. 7, 14 and 21, at Mental Health Services. 915 W. Green St.. Hastings. • "Strengthening the Family Fabric Through Communication" will feature Dr. Joseph Oldz. who will talk about helping people improve communication skills. Specific topics will include lhe common styles of communication, placating, blam­ ing. computing, distracting and healthy lev­ elling; "I" statements, or bow to get a mes­ sage across; communication difficulties, blockers and their alternatives; and conflict resolution and the an of fair fighting. • "Strcss& the Holidays. Avoiding the Blues" will feature Pal Schacufclc and Shelly Bodicn, who will talk about helping people cope with "the holiday blues." Specific top­ ics will include identifying causes of the hol­ iday blues, stress and expectations, and what to do if you're blue, techniques for overcom­ ing the blues. >\blcissen i evss (Quintet I • "Seasonal Affective Disorder Arc You SadT again will have Dr. Oldz. in a program about people experiencing depression related to the change in seasons. Specific topics will include the disorder and its causes, an overview of symptoms and a self-assessment and self-help techniques Saturday, December 2nd 8:00 p.m. Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall • •*»!«. VM.IOJU .•iw First Presbvterian Church of Hastings Students/ Seniors S3 Adults S5 1 ruLMing> anu Jacklyn Sue Brighton. Hastings George Albert Faunce. Freeport and Susan Mane Brovont. Clarksville Robert Elmer Wieland. Bay City and Rainell Chnstene DeShaw. Hastings ungenerous? - New York Dear New York: Simply say. "So many close friends and family members have asked that we've decided to say no to everyone. Wc hope you understand P S Don't feel guil­ ty This is a pretty nervy request Gem of the Day: Never argue with a strong woman when she is tired Or when she is rested. Know nothings Dear Ann Landers: United States residents should hardly be embarrassed that they cannot identify Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chre­ tien. After all. fewer than 1 percent of U.S. citizens can take a map of the United Slates and write in the name of each slate. Less than I percent can name their senator or representative in Congress or the vice president of our country. Only one person in 100 can name the four presidents whose faces are carved into Mount Rushmore. An equal number docs not know where Mount Rushmore is. At least 75 percent of Canadians are aware that there are 50 states in lhe USA. and most of them can name at least 30 of them Hardly any U.S. citizens know how many provinces there are in Canada, let alone can name them. What are they teaching in our schools these days? — Gene, Austin, Texas Dear Gene: They arc teaching drivers ed.. computer science, personal hygiene and Japanese wood-block carving. Not as much readin', writin', and nthmetic as when 1 was in school. Stay cheerful Dear Ann Landers: I am hoping you will give a voice to those of us who have had it with insensitive and rude people. I work for a large corporately owned gas station and convenience store chain that also offers a car wash service. Like many people in this field. I work for minimum wage at a job that is quite dangerous We never know if the next customer is going to pull a gun or knife and rob. stab or shoot us. If this sounds dramatic, believe me it is very much a reality We are well aware that wc are dealing with an increasingly hostile public. Often, we are insulted for things that arc beyond our con­ trol. such as the price of gas (we don't set the price, we only sell it) Also, the price of mer­ chandise Wc don't determine that, either. If the car wash is broken on that praticular day. we are sorry, but wc didn't break it. In an average eight-hour shift. 1 give direc­ tions to people who arc lost. 1 help people who don't know how to pump their own gas and I keep an eye on the link ones who rifle through lhe candy shelves while Mom fills the tank. I apologize to Mr. Smith, whose car broke down and who is mad because wc don’t have a towing service. I rarely hear a “thank you" or even “have a nice day." although I say it to each and every customer. All this in “Friendly Min­ nesota.' ' I could go on and on. but my letter is already too long. I hope you will print it for the thousands who are in my shoes. - P.F., Savage, Mima. Dear P.F.: When John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address, he referred to our "dangerous and untidy world. " That was almost 35 years ago. The world is infinitely more dangerous and untidy today, and a lot more rude, as your letter indicated. But don't give up. and don't give in. Keep doing those small acts of kindness, and keep saying “Have a nice day" even if nobody responds. Your cheerfulness and civility arc appreciated, despite the fact that nobody acknowledges them Trust me. My Laugh for the Day: A woman was do­ ing her housework in the nude when the doorbell rang “Who's there?" she asked “Blind man" was the reply. As the woman opened the door, the man said. “Where do you wan’ me to hang these blinds, lady9" Is life passing you by? Want to improve your social skills? Write for Ann Landers' new booklet. "How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely. " Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (in Canada, send $5.15.) Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. (Lake Odessa NEWS M J X,------------------------------------------------------------- ■------ ----------------------- By Elaine Gariock Christmas Round the Town was certainly a success, with comfortable weather, good roads and ample publicity. More than 170 signed lhe guest register at the Depot Museum on Friday alone. One of the homes on the tour was said to htve standing room only, as crowds descended on their favorite shopping stops. The DeJong house off Woodland Road was on the list for the first time, so it gave shoppers a close look at the large log home tucked in back of the Roberts orchard. Browsers were eligible for door prize draw­ ings only if they obtained signatures from 10 slops on the printed flyers. Many Depot visitors, even local people, in­ dicated this was their first visit to the interior. The bookcases and display cases had new ex­ hibits for the occasion. Guests were treated to hot cider, coffee and cookies. They were also given souvenir personal planners with the depot design. The Swifts handed out carnations. The Fall Festival at Central United Methodist Church's Fellowship Hall had a big bake sale and a tasty lunch for all customers. Most items from Grandma's Attic sold. The Lakewood Class of 1975 had its 20th anniversary reunion Saturday evening at Holi­ day Inn East on 28th Street. Grand Rapids. The date was set to accommodate class members who might have returned for the holiday with their families. Barb Klein and Jerri Collins were the planning committee. Tom and Marian Weinberg of Buchanan en­ joyed Thanksgiving with her parents, the LaRue McMillens, and sister's family on Maple Street. Marian came Tuesday on the train to Battle Creek, where she was met by her parents. She then stayed to make the cir­ cuit Friday with her sister and mother. The McMillens planned to leave Sunday for the winter in Zephyrhills. Fla. They also celebrated Christmas during the weekend. The Chris Leak family spent much of the week with his parents. Ed and Bonnie Leak, on Tupper Lake Road Tbc> returned to Ohio Sunday. The state football championship games were played at lhe Pontiac Silverdome on Fri­ day and Saturday Mane Pickens' grandson. Mark Leilo. played on the team of Muskegon Catholic Central. He is the son of Jill and Greg Leito. Members of the Faulkner family hosted a 50th anniversary reception in the lounge of Central UM Church Sunday afternoon in honor of David and Verna (Faulkner) Wilson of Belding. Many local family members at­ tended. as well as many friends from Belding. The Wilsons’ only daughter resides in Florida. First Congregational Church will hold a Hanging of the Greens Sunda>. Dec 3 There will be a potluck dinner at I p.m.. with a pro­ gram to follow in the church sanctuary Tomorrow. Dec. I. Lakewood Christian School again will have a monthly public din­ ner. starting at 4:30 p.m. al Fellowship Hail. The final performance of the high school musical “Anything Goes’’ will be held on Friday evening. Dec I. in the Lakewood auditorium. The Women's Fellowship of the Congrega­ tional Church will hold its December meeting Wednesday. Dec. 13. al I p m in the church dining room There w ill be a cookie exchange and a Christmas program b> Helen Haller Odessa Township Board will meet Mondas. Dec 4. at 8 p.m. al the Page Building The Lake Odessa Arts Commission will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p m Tucsdav. Dec 5. at the Page Building Story hour al the library lor young children will continue for the next three Wednesday mornings at 10:30 and then there will be a break until a January dale. On the astronomical front, there is a note on lhe community calendar that Galileo orbits Jupiter, expires on Thursday, Dec. 7. Oh Dec. 8, the earliest sunset of the year comes at 5:05 p.m. This is the 54th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day. on Dec. 7. Dates and hours have been published in church bulletins of the plans for lhe Lakewood Community Council's Christmas Basket pro­ ject. Workers are needed Tuesday through Saturday. This is a community effort — not just a church effort. It is true that gifts are solicited from all (he churches in lhe Lakewood School District because of their availability. The facilities of Central UM Church are used for ingathering, sorting, packing and distribution because it is centrally located and has barrier-free areas large enough to accommodate a few dozen people and 150 chairs. Helpers are invited for each day’s work, whether one can spare an hour or half a day. Hours start Tuesday afternoon, at I p.m. and again 7 to 9 in the evening. Wednesday will have daytime hours only from 9 to 3. Thursday again has hours of 9 to 3 and 7 to 9 in the evening. Friday is again a daytime shift, from 9 to 3. Saturday delivery time starts at 9 a m The evening hours have been welcome tbe past two years for people who want to help, but cannot come in daytime. Canned goods are being collected in all the school locations. Purchases have been made at Second Harvest in Grand Rapids and already two truckloads have been hauled by local volunteers. Besides these published hours, other workers will be packing bulk items into family-size packages Monday. Gifts will be wrapped. Cards will be arranged geographically so all those boxes for Sunfield will be in one area, and so forth. Service clubs in each of the four community locations pro­ vide much of the delivery, but individuals are welcome to help. A big trunk or a pickup with topper and strong backs are essential. Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315 will hold its monthly Order of Eastern Star meeting Tues­ day Dec. 12. at 8 p.m. in lhe Masonic Tem­ ple. A gift exchange will follow in the dining room Dr. Lola Haller has now held the I Oth of 13 workshops in literature at Salt Lake City. Each session involves a plane trip and three days away from home. Candidates for Village Council have been gathering signatures on petitions to be placed on the March ballots. Fred Wiselogle. who was appointed to fill a vacancy, has chosen to vacate his post come March. Wes Meyers has moved to Belding and is therefore ineligible. Seats are now held by Janet Banks. Beth Barrone. Tern Slade. William Riggs. Suzanne Johnson. Julie Beghn. Wiselogle. Meyers and Jerry Engle. A recent Lansing news item related lhe story of the loss of a purse by Elaine Schmidt ■ of Eaton Rapids, a former resident here. Her purse was later found minus the credit cards and cash. The story related that her husband. Woody, a brother of Wendell and Winstoo who grew up here, has had two surgeries and some hospital stays since January. but is now at home He has been a talented musician, playing his tenor sax with several bands. Yet another veterans' search is under way. Brig Gen Wilma Vaught wants to contac female veterans or women who arc now serv­ ing in lhe military . Gen. Vaught served in lhe Air Force. Her free number to call is (800) 222-2294 On Frida). Dec. 8. the annual Santa parade will be held at 6:25 p.m on Fourth Avenue. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 30, 1995 — Page 9 From Time to Time Fem Crehan and how she came to Barry County by loyce F. Wcinbrecht Fern Crehan was bom tn 1892 in Ohio. She grew up in Dover, graduating from Elyria High School in 1910. Her mother had died when she was 5 years old and her father took her to her grandparents' farm near what is now Westlake, near Cleveland During her high school years, she lived with an aunt in Elyria. She barely made it through the English classes in high school and certainly didn't foresee that one day she might become a published author. She married Burdette Clawson m 1910. He died, leaving a young widow in her twenties with three little daughters. In 1937. she mar­ ried Patrick Crehan who died in 1950. and again she was a widow. Her grandfather was bom in Kent Counts England, in 1831. the oldest of 10 children He came to America when he was 10 yean, old. Her grandmother was from a pioneer family who started west, stopping near the shores of Lake Enc. near Cleveland. Ohio Her given name was named Keziah and she was not fond of her name. Her grandfather learned to read, write and spell and to cypher (math) and here was where his schooling ended He was in the Civil War. remembered the efforts of the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk and helped elect Theodore Roosevelt as president. She described him as a tall man of great strength, while her grandmother was just five feet tall, calm and quiet with a good sense of humor They were married over 60 yean, when he lost his companion. He lived to be 97 years old He was an inspiration to Fem and telling stones about him and the stories that he told to her own grandson led to Fern wntmg down some of this history for the family After Fem graduated from Elyria High School, she taught in a red brick school for a couple of years She had eight grades in the school. She was an avid reader and had started writing by the time she was 16 years old. After her husband died, she was left with three young daughters. Frances. Betty and Kathleen <o support and care for She worked at many jobs and lived in many places. She worked for civil service in Elyria. Ohio, and was a clerk in the purchasing department Early in the depression years, she lost her city job Those were desperate times for the family, trying to manage on SI6 a month. She told about some of their struggles They would buy a quarter of a ton of coal at a time to heat their rented home. They ate many meals of oatmeal and potatoes. Three pounds of hamburger cost a quarter, but often this family and many others didn't have a quarter *o buy it. She was able to knit and crochet well She made sweaters to sell She worked at housecleamng for SI a day . One time, to pay lhe gas company. she sold their canary. who was a good singer, to a lady who raised canaries, for $5 Things began to get a little better when a friend in Westlake started up a business school in Elyria and gave her a job teaching evening clashes in typing and shorthand. She really had little background for teaching these subjects, but it was a job and she needed it badly She managed by keeping one or two lessons ahead of the class and soon became able to read shorthand She didn't write it as well because she didn't practice writing h. She earned $10 a week and the family made out much better Some of lhe places where Rm lived includ­ ed (besides Westlake and Elyria) Cleveland. Chicago. Boston. New Hampshire. Youngstown. Fort Lauderdale and Hope Township. Barry County. Fern at her typewriter. Sources Archives of lhe Reminder (March 25. 1975) "In Focus " by Joyce Ryan. Ar­ chives of the Hastings Banner Barrs Counts Court House records. Photos are from the Reminder Collection and were taken by John Jacobs YOUR Will IS A WAY TO CONQUER LUNG DISEASE Fem Crehan working on a piece of crocheting. March 1975. After Patrick Crehen died, she moved to Bank Creek to live with her daughter. Kathleen, and worked for Oliver's manufac­ turing hydraulic parts for planes. Il was while living in Battle Creek that she found her spot. This was a farm located in Hope Township on Head Road, nestled on a hillside, between two small lakes. Pine Lake and Head Lake, on a winding gravel road. She found it through a co-worker who lived across the lake from the Hart farm. Fem was working at a gtxxi job and felt that she could well afford to purchase the farm, and her adventures began When she was 60 years old. she retired to her farm She had lived in the city most of her adult life, after kaving her grandfather's farm, and moving to lhe isolation of the farm and living alone was a bit of a change. She had written and had published several articles orer the years, giving credit for her facility in the use of words to the years of writing "letters to creditors" and sounding convincing during those early, hard years of the depression She had a cookbook. "Old Time Recipes from a Pioneer Ohio Kitchen" published, which included things like salt pork-milk gravy She purchased a pair of angon* rabbits and was mmjq in the rabbit barimi. ■ ■■': She read the rabbit raiser's magazines, but articles about angoras raised for their wool were scarce. She began writing and submit­ ting articles on how to raise and shear the angora rabbits. She taught herself to shear the rabbits and purchased an old spinning wheel from an antique store and taught herself to spin lhe wool into soft, lumpy yam. This led to a small book on the care of angora rabbits called "A Primer for Angora Breeders." She sold an artick titled "White Gold" to Country Book and published several articles in rabbit magazines, one called "Raise Your Own Mittens " Children's Friend magazine published a fictional story "The Duck that Thought He was a Person. " While living alone at the farm during lhe long winters she found herself with lots of time, blank paper and few interruptions. She began to put her memories of her early life with her grandparents down on paper and she had already published many articks. in 1946. she had submitted an artick called "Grandpa was a Racer " to Common Ground. This was in lhe fall. In the spring, she receiv­ ed an anthology published by Appleton, tilled "Current Thinking and Writing." It contain­ Fern with her book. "The Days Before Yesterday ' ed a reprint of from Common Ground. Her name was listed among authors Louis Brom­ field. John Steinbeck. Jesse Stuart. Sinclair Lewis and John Gunther. She felt the thrill of recognition and received a check for $7.50. She had been advised by a friend to "buy something special for your house with your first writing money." She wanted a pregnant burro and she bought one. She also bought a Tennessee Walker when she was 62 years old and raised a variety of animals on the farm She had heifer calves, raccoons, goats, cats and dogs, as well as other creatures including a hamster named Hooker, which she had plan ned to give away as a gift, but didn't. There were several big box elder trees on the farm. They were full of seed pods and red and black box eider bugs. Box ek*er bugs can get into just about any place. She had heard that turkeys were good at eating box elder bugs and grasshoppers. She went to Zeeland and purchased 15 white baby turkeys, which are not easy to raise, but they finally were large enough to turn loose on the box eider bugs One of the young turkeys picked up a box elder bug. chewed it for a minute and then spit it out. Not one box elder bug was eaten by those turkeys. She now had box eider buns andran turkob*. • -*• One w1mX?g ds« 12. fMdVnh her. He wanted to know about the olden days and about his family. She began to seriously recall those memories and put them on paper for her children and grandchildren. This was the beginning of "The Days Before Yesterday *’ In 1958. when Fem was 66 years old. the book was published by Dodd. Mead and Company. New York. The first priming of 5,000 copies was collected by libraries and distributed by two book clubs to their members. “People’s Book Club" and the "Family Book Club." it was a best seller for one month in Grand Rapids. Fem didn’t make a ton of money with the book, but she did get a great deal of satisfac­ tion. She continued to write articks and had plans for a second book, which never was finished. At 83. she published a piece about her grandfather in the Sunday Magazine section of the Toledo Blade The farm became a favorite vacation spot for her city relatives. The quiet farm, with its two nearby lakes, the comfortable farm house filled with easy to live with furniture and a larder filled with products from the gardening and food gathering of this energetic lady, who made the most of every day. was a haven for her children and grandchildren. Her philosophy was simply "live life to its fullest." She warned time to do everything on her list of "warn to do." She wrote in the May 1958 issue of Author and Journalist. "Working and writing leaves link time or thought to worry about my real age (66 at that time) which doesn't matter to a writer anyhow" and Fem Crehan didn't kt her age interfere with what she warned to do until the very last days of her life. When it became unsafe for her to remain at her beloved farm, she finally consented to live at Barry County Medical Care Facility. Her daughter. Betty Ensign, who lived with her. was a volunteer at the facility. Here Fem began a .tew era of living. Her optimism and willingness to listen, and her sage advice touched many lives, those of other patients and of staff members. She drew storks from her long and varied life experiences to share with others and it helped to ease the pain and troubled minds to know that someone else knew how it fell to struggle with life's turbulence She continued to crochet and knit, turning out mittens, scarves and mittens, which she mostly gave away. It was her way of saying "thank you" to her care givers She still read as much as possible and in­ troduced ixhers to reading materials, which they would never have found without her guidance. She fed the birds and chipmunks which gathered outside of her window She kept her family close to her and still influent, ed them in many ways. Fem continued to live her life to the fullest and found it very good indeed Fem M Crehan died at the age of 87. kas ing behind a legacy of memories Her beloved farm is still owned, lived on an cared for by family members Her book. "The Days Before Yesterday" has been exit of print for many years, but oc­ casionally a copy surfaces al an estate auction and several libraries in the county still have copies NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week in the Hastings BANNER NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications for the Community Mental Health Board through Friday, December 1,1995. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Nov. 28, 1995 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Can... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! 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Times Meets For information please call 1-800-632-9569 or 451-3511 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 30. 1995 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Winter sports season warms writers’ heart li won't be long now til the ripening tip or takedown of the winter high school sports season. And to be honest with you 1 couldn't be any more thankful. After a few weeks of non-action duties. I really am pumped about covering the games and lhe matches. Previews and award stories may be fun to read, but nothing beats the thrill of live competition. So launch the treys and prepare for the pins because basketball and wrestling are well on their way to a gymnasium near you. As a newcomer to this area. 1 was very impressed with the success lhe local teams have achieved in these two winter sports. Local wrestling squads, especially, seem to have a strangle hold on their respective league races The first area wrestling match is Dec. 7. Hastings will take to the mats Saturday Dec. 9 at Ionia. I can still remember my high school days and the one winter that I spent with lhe Garden City wrestling program. The work I did with the Cougar grapplers gave me confidence, determination and plenty of enjoyment. After visiting the DeltonKellogg wrestling team on Tuesday. I can say that some things never change. The dream of my Cougar friends was to be good enough to make it to state and every year, even if it wasn't as competitors, that group would head to the "Cereal City" to set that dream come true. Basketball has always been special lo me. even though I was never very good at it — probably due to my height ailment. In Barry County, basketball appears io be very special for many other young athletes as well. It sure was special for Mark Brown, a Hastings' hoop star who I had the privilege of covering during my years ai Western Michigan University Much can be learned on the hard courts, as coaches like Indiana's Bobby Knight or Western's Bob Doncwald continuously prove to their group of players For some, sports may be just sports, but for others sports can also be tools of education just like a text book. The high senool basketball season opens on Dec. 5. Hastings plays at Ionia and Delton-Kellogg will travel lo Dowagiac on that same evening •The All-Barry County girls basketball team will appear in next week's Banner. Just thought that you would like to know just in case you: scissors are not close at hand. •In closing. 1 would like to pass on my regards to the entire Jacobs' family as Melvin Jacobs passed away on Tuesday evening. Mr. Jacobs was a great man who had a strong involvement in this community. I have worked at J-Ad Graphics for one short month, but in that time I could see what a special man Mr. Jacobs truly was. I just wished that I could have seen more. Talk to you soon. Hastings' hoopsters eye improvement ’ Winning can be contagious. And losing can often put you in a rut. Hastings' basketball coach Don Schils is hoping that his Saxons can climb towards (he top this season and not remain in past seasons' hole. The Saxons finished last year with a 3-19 overall record battling in a very strong O.K White Conference. "I'm trying to develop more of a winning attitude," Schils said. "I really think that this group will be a very good basketball team. And it could be with four returning starters plus a solid supporting cast. Fred Jiles, who averaged 12 points last season, returns at point guard. The senior co­ captain is playing "extremely well" according to his coach. Ryan Gillons had a 10-point norm a year ago and is expected to start at small forward. Gillons. lhe learn s olher senior co-captain. is a solid defender who possesses good quickness Jim Robbe is Hastings' third returning starter. Robbe. who can play guard or forward, was the league's best three-point shooter last year with a 12 point average. Schils is hoping for more consistency out of Robbe during the 1995-96 campaign. Jason Fuller will probably star, for the Saxons at center. Fuller played varsity as a junior last season. He brings solid rebounding skills to the Hastings’ table. The combination of veterans and promising newcomers gives Schils plenty to work with during this basketball campaign. "We've got a mixture of returning players and young players." Schils said of this season’s teain. Two 10th graders should also bring production to the Saxon lineup: Jeff Storrs and Kyle Pohja. Storrs will play at lhe off-guard position, while Pohja is slated to see action at either Members of the Hastings varsity basketball team are (front row, from left) Jay Bolhouse. Casey King. Jeff Storrs, Fred Jiles. Jim Robbe. Damian deGoa, Ryan Gilons and (back row) Saxon grapplers begin battle in new league It's a new beginning for the Hastings wrestling program. The Saxons tied for a conference championship with only one league loss a year ago. But now coach Dave Furrow's team will be competing in the O-K White Conference and how they will compete is not easily known. "I don't know what this league will be like," Furrow said, "but I do think that the O-K While will be a better league." Forest Hills Central and Lowell both should be strong conference contenders. Hastings will open its dual season al home against Forest Hills Central on Dec. 21. Tbe wrestling season will officially begin at Ionia on Dec. 9. Hastings' senior class should provide the squad with solid leadership and many of victories. Chris Allen (145). Craig Bowen (135), Matt Mackenzie (152). Tom Moore (145). Jon Olmstead (171) and Jeremai Cook (119) are all apart of that senior group. Cappon Oil Co. JCPenney Electric Motor Service 116 E. State Street. Hastings 945-9537 1569 S. Bedford Rd.. Hastings 945-5113 Precision Auto Body Repair, Inc. Brian’s Tire & Service however, were by six points or less. And an improved offense might be just what the Panthers need to gain a few more victories. "Wc are belter offensively: we've had a tradition being a good defensive program." Hogoboom said. "We’re trying to progress to where we can compete every night." See PANTHERS > continued on page 11 Delton-Kellogg's varsity basketball team includes (front row. from left) Jesse Young. Ryan Vliek, Joe Guthrie. Scott Haas. Troy McCarty. Josh Smith and (back row) Coach Jim Hogoboom, Bobby Wheeler, Ben Annen, Mike Saari. Tyler Jansen. Ben Smith and Kart Norton. . Delton Short Stop Hastings Chrysler • Plymouth ■ • Dodge • Jeep * Eagle : On M-37 north of Middleville 795-3318 1196 S. Wall Lake Rd., Delton 623-5180 1455 W. State St., Hastings 945-9383 or 1-800-888-6164 Spencer’s Towing & Recovery Barry Auto Supply, Inc. Mid-Lakes Screen Printing, : Active Wear & Tanning Salon Hastings — 945-2909 (also tires) Middleville — 795-3369 Complete Machine Shop Service Barry County Telephone Company Cloverdale General Store National Bank of Hastings '■ 123 Orchard 623-2311 Cloverdale, Michigan (616) 623-2994 241 W. State St., Hastings 945-3437 : Smith & Doster Ford Chapple Realty Company Bob’s Grill & Restaurant Delton Pole Bldg. • 114 N Grove St. (M-43), Delton 623-5111 338 Grove St. (M-43). Delton 623-4058 139 E. Court, Hastings 945-9022 Advanced Commercial Printers Delton Auto Supply Delton Hardware & Outdoor Power Equip. Dewey’s Car Palace 133 E State Hastings 945-9105 9939 S. Wall Lake Rd . Delton 623-6380 102 N Grove & 126 Orchard. Delton 623-5455 - 623-4099 M-43 at Sprague Rd.. Delton 623-6380 235 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings 945-9549 Coleman Agency 122 W State St.. Hastings 945-2963 203 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings 945-3412 635 W State. Hastings 945-5588 Turn up the offense is what Coach Jim Hogoboom hopes to do with DeltonKellogg’s varsity basketball program this year. Hogoboom's team finished last season witb a 2-19 record. Eight of those losses. Gavin Chevrolet • Buick • Geo • Pontiac Hodges Jewelry Barry County Rental D-K Panthers turn up offense in varsity basketball quest * See GRAPPLERS 1601 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings 945-3354 128 East Court St.. Hastings 945-5110 Coach Don Schils. Ken Hammond. Teague O'Mara. Kyle Pohja. Jason Fuller. Brian Seymour and Rocky Wager. continued on page 11 J&S Auto Sales ICS Travel "We arc very mobile; not big but very* mobile." Schils said. "We would like to* push the ball much mac." Jay Bollhouse should help m that regard.' Bolthouse, a junior forward, is an active player who lends io grab a lol of rebounds for the Saxons. East Grand Rapids with its past success stories and Zeeland, who arc 10-dcep. according to Schils, should be lhe favorites once the conference season rolls around. Hastings will face a tough schedule in its opening weeks. Tbe Saxons have four of its first five games on the road beginning at Ionia on Dec. 5. Tbe first home game is versus Forest Hills Central on Dec. 12. *, Allen is a three-ye ar letter winner and has been to state chanpionship twice, including last season. Bowen was a regional qualifier last year but opens the 1995-96 campaign with a broken foot. The Saxon junior class includes Jamie James (189). Justin Waters (275), Kevin Morgan (160) and Jason McCabe (215). James, maybe the best of that group, and is a two-year starter for the Saxons. Ryan Rude (112) is a sophomore that should provide tne Hastings team with additional talent. "I expect a better team than last year." Furrow said. "We have a lot of new kids out. including a couple of outstanding freshmen." Ed Youngs (215). a star on the Hastings football team, could he an immediate impact from the Saxons' junior class. 230 N. Broadway, Hastings 948-4077 819 E. Railroad, Hastings 948-9472 forward or center. "Both are extremely talented." Schils said."I'm just hoping that wc can get them some* time to get better." Schils is also hoping to substitute speed for his team's lack of size 304 N. Broadway • 948-8046 "Your Local Paris Plus Store" ! j (formerly Quinn's) 121 E. Orchard, Delton • 623-8340 1 ■ 10036 M-43. Delton 623-3300 • �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 30. 1995 — Page 11 Delton looks for desire on mats If tbe desire u there. Delton-Kellogg could make some thunderous noises this winter on the wrestling mats The Panthers went 15-14 last season and were second behind Pennfield in the Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Association. In tbe season finale, Delton-Kellogg finished a strong third at lhe regional tournament. This year 29 wrestlers have come out for Lhe Panther practices and Coach Aaron Tabor is nopng to see his squad impiove upon its 500-like performance "We haven't set any team goals, but we would like to be 75 percent winners." Tabor said. "We want to end up overall with a 65­ 75 winning percentage ~ The Panthers have three conference champions returning: Joe Daniels (134). James Vickery (171) and Dan Smith (189). Delton-Kellogg's other KVAA champ, heavyweight Link Pape, graduated. Other Panther malsmcn to keep an eye out for are Robert Isom. CJ. Hicks. Garren Stampfler and James Sibbcrsen. Tabor would like to see a few more Rollie Fems show up at the Panther practices. Desire could be the biggest factor in how and where the Panthers finish. DeRon-KeHoggs varsity wrestling team includes (front row, from left) Sean Hall, Johnny Hicks, Garon Stampfler, Rob Tack (middle row) James Hicks, Robert Isom, Jason Stampfler, Joe Daniels, Travis Loofboro. Travis Quick, Den "We have been working on menial preparation and mat strategy." Tabor said. They realize that potential is only potential when you do something to gel there ’ Tabor sees this year's KVAA race ax a fairly even one. Defending champion Pennfield as well as Galesburg-Augusia and Mattawan will all be solid competition for the Panthers. Delton-Kellogg start its season Dec. 7 with a home tournament Coldwater. Bangor and Paw Paw will all be on hand lor tiiji season opener. Anaya, Chris Dionne (back row) Coach Jason Thomas. Dana Earl, Jake Marlow, Shawn Coplin. Phil Schallhorn, Nick Hannar, Jon Haneckow, Jay Parsons, Khris Matson, Coach Kelly Coplin and Coach Aaron Tabor. GRAPPLERS, continued from page 10 J "This team should be as good as good xs >nv team that we've had since I've been here." Furrow said. The Saxon schedule also includes battles with Allegan on Dec. 23 and DeltonKellogg on Jan. 13. BOWLING SCORES Bowterellc. Bennett Industries 29-15; Hecker insurance 26-18; Dorothy's Hair Styling 24-20; Kent Oil 23-21; Carlton Center Excavating 20-24; D.J Electric 10-34 Good Games tk Series: J Hamilton 162470; N Porter 169445; J McMillen 185-501; E. Vanasse 190; J Doster 160425; S. Drake 169447; B Hathaway 198-525; N. Goggins 168; S Merrill 179-522; B Daugherty 161-365; H Cocncn 191469; J. Decker 191, M Garber 180; R Murphy 163. Recreation 43 Barry Automotive -8; Harder-Warner 2514; Freeport Elevator and Fairchild's 25; Woodland Boys 24; Carlton Center Ex­ cavating 23 and Cross' Country Homes 22. Good Games and Series: G Yoder 211- 589; B Barkhuff 201: R Nichols 510. E. Olsen 203; D Lambert 511; R Wieland 212- 579 and 1. Zink 203-538 Senior Citizens Woodmansee 31-17; Nash 30-18; Colvin 29-19; Kuetnpcl 28-20; Jesick 26-22; Olis 25W-22H; Snyder 25-23; Friend 24-24; Moucoulis 23V1 -24<4; Beckwith 23-25; Brewer 22-26; Brodock 22-26: Dowding 27; 21Hall 20-28; Schlachlcr 20-28; Richardson 16-32. Ladies Good Games & Series: R Kuempel 161; S. Pennington 203-514; G. Olis 185-516; M. Blair 156427; E Mesccar 174 4S6, X. Colvin 193; C. Trumbull 161. Men’s Good Games & Series: W. Wood­ mansee 177492: C. Haywood 202466; J. Mercer 173480; R. Nash 190-501; D. Hall 173463; L Perry 173; R Bcduhn 202; F. Colvin 167474; L. Markley 172435; W. Brodock 196-529; P. Otis 171445; G. Denny Sunday Night Mlaed Alley Cats 31-17: B.S.ers 3014-I3M; Real­ ly Rottcns 30-18; Thunder Alley 29-19; Rebels 28-20; Diehards 27-21; Misfits 2644-2144; Rednecks 26-22; Holey Rollers 26-18; Fearsome 4 22-26; Short N Sweet 26; 22Tasmaniacs 2114-2614; Load Hogs 21-27; Get Along Gang 21-27; Beginners Plus 1944-2844; Friends 19-29: Freemans 18-30: Dynamites 12-36. Women's High Games A Series: M Snyder 226-552; D Kelley 221-531; D Lambeth 202489; K. Sutftn 193487; D. Krallman 186451: P. Miller 182441; D. Smith 145420; L. Beyer 170414; S. Eckley 136-388; B. James 145-365; M. Westbrook 188; K. Becker 186; D. Seeber 178; M. Mar­ tin 176: V. Miller 167; T. Huey 154; A. Hub­ bell 153; S. Craven 137. Men's High Games & Series: K Lambeth Sr. 212-607; K. Lambeth Jr. 222-571; C. Martin 222-517; J. DeLaat 233-560; R. Bowman 203-542; S. Sanborn 207-541; R. Snyder 210-520; R. Swift 214.520, B. Miller 165477; S. Krallman 178 :474; B Hubbell 165471; M. Cross 193460; K. Hammontree 223; E. Kelley 211; M. Freeman 188: R. Craven 184; B. Drayton 183; T. James 177; F. Mead 177; J. Davis 165 Moodav Mixers Girrbach's 33-15. Haroler 30-18; South Shore Salon 29-19; Babes and Bats Members of the Hastings varsity wrestling team are (first row, from left) Cody Hays. Kevin Morgan. Matt MacKenzie, Jamie James. Chris Allen, Tom Moore. Cmig Bowen. Ryan Rude, Chad Furrow; (second row) Paul ’/anOoy. Ryonno Souls, Joshua Sheldon, Peter Lewis, Luke Notetoom. John Olmstead. Chris Stafford. David Kontz, Tim Easey, Dallas Hankinson, Jason McCarty. Jon Sehrig; (third row) Michael , Lipstraw, Michel Nystrom, Michael T Pursell. -------", Richard Holzmuller, Kann Cross. Jon Kensington. Josh Richardson. Jacob Kidder, C-erelt Spidel. Lucus Reaser, Josh Ray; (fourth row) Tim Boucher, Coach Larry Melendy, Don Smith. Rynn Willard, Nathan McCtillogh, Ken King, Jason McCabe. Fid­ Rains. Jeremiah Johns m. Chad Nowlin. John Kieffer, CoadDave Furrow; (fifth row) Chris Olmstead. Ken Rows. Just'r Waters. Ed Youngs. Jef! Arnett. Eric Cartson, Robert Smith. Billy Blair and John Hervls'shot Area eagers start at Hope Hastings' native Matt Brown and Caledonia's Pai Stegcman are key members I on tbe Hope basketball team this season Brown, a junior guard, is currently out of action due to an injury. Brown played in one game and scored 15 points and dished out four assists against Bethel (Ind.) on Nov. 17. I Siege man, a freshman forward, is averaging 5.7 points but was held scoreless in Tuesday's 76-63 Hope victory over Trinity Christian. Lyons Septic Tank Pumping 122 N. Jefferson, Hastings 948-9696 YMCA-Hastings Youth Council’s Fall Women’s Volleyball l^eague Standings • Nov. 27, 1995 A Iveague: Bob's Gun and Tackle........... t.......................... 44-1 CJ Properties................................................... 38-7 Leafwood Lumber........................................ 29-16 ICS Travel...................................................... 26-19 Ink Spots.......................................................... 16-29 Hastings Burial Vault.................................. 14-31 Smdcr Satellites.............................................. 8-37 Hanover/Garrison.......................................... 8-37 B Ixaguc: Ranger Tool and Die.....................................41-4 Flexfab........... ................................................. 32-13 Goodenough Goodies.................................. 30-15 Ray James Electric...................................... 26-19 Title Office.................................................... 20-25 Backe Construction....................................... 15-30 Bliss.................................................................. 15-30 Spencer Towing............................................... 1-44 PANTHERS, continued from page 10 Two part-time starters return from the irevious Panther squad. Ryan Vliek. a solid shooter, should start at mc of the two guard positions. The 6-0 set d r provides the team with leadership and also gives them a capable scorer. T ler Jansen can play a solid post game or stej outside, every once in awhile, and shoot the hree-pointers. Cther Delton-Kellogg players to watch for are Scott Haas, Troy McCarty and Karl Norton. Jesse Young, Joe Guthrie, Josh Smith. Bobby Wheeler, Ben Anncn. Mike Saari and Ben Smith arc other members on the team. Haas is expected to play guard. McCarty could be used at forward or guard and Norton adds aggressiveness to the Panther attack from a post position. Mattawan and Paw Paw are Hogoboom's picks to lop the Kalamazoo Valley Association chans by season's end. Still, the space between the top teams and the middle teams appears to be smaller, according to the coach. "It’s a balanced league as a kx of the great players graduated." Hogoboom said. Hogoboom expects his team to go to a more up-tempo offense with hopes of scoring more points. What lhe DeltonKellogg squad lacks in size, they want to make up for with effort. Delton-Kellogg opens its season Dec. 5 at Dowagiac. Tbe first home game is Dec. 8 with Mattawan. State Farm Insurance PAUL PETERSON Hastings Savings & Loan, FA 945-9561 — Hastings 374-8849 - Lake Odessa Wren Funeral Home Plumb’s Valu-Rite Hastings Banner 1401 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-2471 902 W. State. Hastings 9454921 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 948-8051 Farmer’s Insurance Group McDonald’s of Hastings GARY BEGG 126 S. Michigan • 9454454 1215 W. State St., Hastings 948-8233 McLeod Chiropractic Barry County Lumber 128 W. Center, Hastings 948-3170 225 N. Industrial Park, Hastings 945-3431 FOOD CENTER 103 N. Grove St., Delton 623-2389 Girrbach Funeral Home Dean’s Napa YMCA Women’s Volleyball League Moored Land Surveying Delton Felpausch 131 W. State. Hastings 945-3967 Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 36-16; Pin Seekers 35-17; Advanced Commercial Printing 31-21; Hastings Bowlers 31-21; Lammo's Clowns 27- 25; Lockshop 27-25; Viking 25-27; Neigh­ bors 19-33; Black Sheep 18-34; Bye 1141. Mens High Games & Scries B. Love 201; H. Bowman 201; D. Blakely 211-580; S. Hyde 189; B. Johnson 203-542; M. Kuhlman 185; K. Keller 173. Womens High Game; & Series L Miller 143-397; B. Norris 178; C. Mayhew 127; S. Bowman 178. 329 W. Mill St., Hastings 948-8001 Delton Family Medicine White’s Photographic Studio High Games & Series: S Sebastian 206-570; M Snyder 206-558; K. Becker 187-548; K. Sutfin 201-533; T. Christopher 205-522; V. Converse 180455; B. Estep 183-542; B. Hathaway 180481; S. Penn ington 189-507; E. Ulrich 169446; B. High 172463; F Schneider 179486; C. Bishop 154440; A. Rose 160440; R. Reichard 142 378; M Brimmer 157408; W. Purchess 162-398; M. Dull 146-395; B Norris 168; J Leo 156; B. Smith 156; D. Brewer 141; J. Doster 422; E. Vanesse 499; C Trumbull 350. Pat Stegeman New Location: 117 Maple St., Delton • 6234275 328 S. Broadway, Hastings Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 31-17; Varney's 30-18; Misfits 27-21; Eye A Ent Specialists 26- 22; Nashville Chiropractic 25-23; Hair Care Center 23-25; HAS Machine 2144-26W; Mace's Ph 20-28; Valley Realty 19-29; Lifestyles 17H-30W. Matt Brown 3305 W. Quimby, Hastings 945-5379 11275 Sprague Rd., Delton (616)623-5521 27W-20W; Mr. Bruce's26-22; Hastings Bowl 25-23; Kelley's Keglers 25-23; Three Ponies 25; 23Michelob 20-28; PM Lassies I9I4-28W; Rowdy Giris 18-30; Dewey's Auto 12-36 High Games: D Hughes 224; D. Kelley 20; K Kasinsky 180; D Larsen 175; S Nivins 171; D. Seeber 166; B Johnson 163; P King 161; P. Herrington 160 High Series: P Kelley 540; E Johnson 496; D. Hughes 983. D Seeber 455 WORLDS BEST COUNTRY HITS Hastings Manufacturing Brown’s Custom Interiors 325 N. Hanover 945-2491 221 N. Industrial Park. Hastings 945-2479 4 Star Video 114 Maple Si., Delton 4695 M-37, Middleville 623-5777, 795-2225 Welton’s 401 N Broadway, Hastings 945-5352 Tom’s Market 241 E. State Rd., Hastings 945-5372 Performance Plus Quick Lube 430 W. State St., Hastings 948-8558 Arby’s King’s Music Center 911 W. State., Hastings 948-9210 130 W. State, Hastings 945-4284 Blankenstein Pontiac • Olds • GMC Bosley Pharmacy 328 N. Michigan, Hastings 948-8000 118 S Jefferson, Hastings 945-3429 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner - Thuifday, November 30, 1995 Philip “Chris” Potter Amy Louise Figel AnthonyJ. “Tony” Matyasic ' HASTINGS - Anthony J. “Tony" Matyasic, 73. of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday November 21, 1993 ct his residence. He was born oo December 13.1921 in Battle Creek, the son of Anton and Barbara (Kusanic) Matyasic. He spent his early life in Battle Creek and most of his life in Johnstown Township in Barry County. He attended Sl Philip School in Battle Creek. Mr. Mctysiic was a painter for Grand Trunk Western Railroad, retiring in 1985. He was employed for 30 ye*'rs. He was in the Uni_d States Army serving io World War II. He v.-js discharged on October 25, 1945. He received Tech 5th Grade. He served in Race Z.rco-I .’arthera Apennines & Po Valle;'. He alio ic.-vcd in European African Middle Eastern TLeatx; received Silver Medal vyitTi 3 Bronze Stzrs. He was a member of Cratian Fraternal Union Lodge >533. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, shopping and driving around Central Michigan. He was mamed to Coixetta Lena (Culotta) Matyasic on June 29, 1947. HASTINGS - Amy Louise Figel, 73, of Hastings, went to be with her Lord on Wednes­ day November 22, 1995 at her residence. Shr ••.as bom on July 29, 1922 in Centervil­ le, the daughter of William & Martha (Harvell) Chapman. She was raised in the Three Rivers area and attended schools there She was married to Lester L. Figel on June 22, 1941 in Three Rivers. They moved to the Freeport/Woodland/Hastings area in the early 1940's. They then moved to Pawamo in 1982, returning to Hastings in 1995 from Clarksville. Mrs. Figel owned and operated adult foster care homes in Hastings and Nashville for 17 years, retiring in 1986. She attended the Clarkiville Bible Church. She was pre:eded in derth by her husband, Lester on May 13, 1986; grandson, Anthony Ryan in 1965; five brothers; five sisters. Surviving arc three sons and spouses. George & Sue Figel of Potterville, James & Brenda Figel of Arizona. Wesley & Venola Figel of North Charlston, South Carolina; two daughters and spouses, Sharon & Giles Watson of Delton, Ginger & David Heacock of Hast­ ings; 25 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; special friend. Bill Geldersma of Clarksville. Funeral Services were held on Saturday November 25,1995 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverends Thomas Chapman and Timothy Kumfer officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Amy Louise Figel Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funral Home in Hastings. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Concetta Lena (Culotta) Matyasic in 1965; sisters, Mary Jurisic and Kathryn Matyasic, stepmother who raised Mr. Matyas­ ic, Sofia (Yuriskh) Matyasic. Surviving are his daughters, Patricia A. Thunder of Bellevue and Barbara K. Matyasic of Battle Creek; special friend, Delores Cousins of Hastings; granddaughter. Lena Thunder; grandson, Todd Thunder; brothers, John Matyasic and Walter Matyasic, both of BarJe Creek. Funeral Services were held oo Friday November 24, 1995 at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with Reverend Father Richard L. Altine officiating. Burial with Military Honors was in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were mady by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. OPEN HOUSE ■ B « ft g to celebrate her white s Photography celebrates their 30 Year Anniversary! 90th birthday we would love to see you at our in honor of Vada Green December 3, 1995 Woodgrove Parish Church, Coats Grove, Michigan 100-5:00 in the afternoon Come join us on this joyous occasion. Your cards or letters will be greatly appreciated. OPEN HOUSE! WHENi Saturday. December 2, TIMEt 11.00 am to 500 pm WHERE: White’s Photography 1995 131 W. State Street. Hastings •Studio Tours * Drawings ^Refreshments Thank you for being an important part of our opportunity to serve Barry County and the surrounding communities for 30 years'. ■ ■ ■ F< DELTON - Philip -Chris" Potter. 43. of Delton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednes­ day November 22, 1995. He was bom on April 16, 1952 in Kalamazoo. He attended Prairieville and Delton Schools, graduating from Lawton, Oklahoma. Mr. Potter served in the United States Army from 1972 to 1974, stationed in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He married Teresa Fiilingham on May 22, 1993 and lived in Middleville before moving back to the Delton area. Mr. Potter worked for the Barry County Road Commission for 15 years before doing several construction jobs out of his home He was a very dedicated sportsman, enjoy­ ing hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his grand­ mother, Margarette Violet (Potter) Olds of Florida. Surviving are his wife, Teresa; two sons, Matthew Potter still at home and Robert Potter who is currently serving in the United States Army along with fiance, Petra Apfelbaum, both of Nuremberg. Germany; daughter, Takytha (Brian) Redman of Hastings; three grandchildren; his parents, Philip William Potter of Naples, Florida and Joan Marie (Cain) Potter of Allegan; mother and father-in-law. Bob and Pat (Turais) Fillingham of Hastings; sisters, Cathy (Chuck) Haas of Delton, Phalle (Doug) Wright of Mercellis, Randi (Larry) Meriau of Delton; several nieces, nephews and friends. Services were held on Wednesday Novem­ ber 29,1995 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Michael Risner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Matthew Potter Fund. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Executive Director Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes q letters to the editor from readers, '"’ but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the I writer, with address and phone-­ number provided for verification.*':’ All that will be printed is ths‘-i! writer's name and community of ’’ ’ residence. We do not publish . anonymous letters, and names will '', ' be withheld at the editor's^.j discretion for compelling reasons^./, only • Letters that contain statements : { that are libelous or slanderous > not be published : • All letters are subject to editing^'for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as’'1’; testimonials for or criticisms of/'; for-profit businesses will not be ^3 accepted. • Letters serving the function of.y ’cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which w will be determined by the edrtor • Letters that include attacks of a^f personal nature will not ba * published or will be edited heavily. • ’Crossfire’ letters between the. same two people on one issue will ,, be limited to one for each writer. .,(• • In an effort to keep opinions.'': varied, there is a limit of one letter ■ per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed' legibly or typed, double-spaced Non-profit agency seeks part­ time executive director. Send resume by December 11 to: P.O. Box 304 Hastings, MI 49058 NOTICE TO TMC aCSSCMTS or SAMY COUNTY: S CAM NO. SP NOTICE of ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION FROM C-2 TO RL-1. FROM R-2 TO R-1. * Pilrtuwrt to tha provlrions of Publie'Ad IK or <943. as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adooted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the following manner The Zoning District Map has been amended as follows ORDINANCE NOj A-8-95 FROM AR TO R-1. BEG. AT CENTER POST SEC 8. T2N. R10W, TH S 88 DEG E 267.00 FT. TH S 2640 FT TO S LINE OF SEC. 8, TH W 900 FT. TH N 25 FT. TH E 337 TH E 396 FT. TH N 1320 FT TO POB ALSO. BEG. AT N 1/4 POST. SEC 17. T2N. R10W, TH E 429 FT. TH S 891 FT. THE891 FT.THS429 FT, TH W 970 FT, TH S 343 FT, TH E 150 FT, TH S 300 FT. TH W 100 FT, TH S 685 FT. TO E & W 1/4 UNE. TH W 400 FT. TO CENTER OF SEC. 17. TH N 1320 FT. TH W 1320 FT. TH N 1320 TH E 1320 FT TO POB EX. BEG AT A POINT 1320 FT. S OF N 1/4 POST OF SEC 17. TH N 165 FT. TH E 225 FT. TH S 165 FT, TH W 225 FT. TO POB ALSO. BEG. AT A POINT ON THE N & S 1/4 LINE OF SEC. 8. T2N. R10W, THAT IS 1320 FT. S OF N 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION. TH N 649 FT. TH W 233 FT. TH S 385 FT. TH W 155 FT. TH S 290 FT. TH E 405 FT TO POB COMM AT CEN­ TER OF SEC 17. T2N. R10W, TH N 462 FT TO POB. TH W 1320 FT, TH N 858 FT. TH E 1320 FT. TH S 858 FT TO POB COMM AT CEN­ TER OF SEC 17. TH W 1320 FT. TH S 263 FT TO POB. TH S 783 FT. TH S 87 DEG E 347 FT. TH S 26 DEG E 440 FT. TH S 7 DEG W 264 FT. TH S 87 DEG E 329 FT TO Q/L OF MARSH ROAD. TH N 348 FT. TH N 17 DEG E 624 FT. TH N 18 DEG E 486 86 FT. TH W 1320 FT TO POB ALSO. LOTS 23-26, PLAT OF ORANGEVILLE ALSO. LOTS 63-68. PLAT OF ORANGEVILLE NW 1/4, SE 1/4, SEC 17. T2N. R10W NE 1/4. SW 1/4, SEC 17. T2N. R10W, EAST OF MARSH ROAD ALSO. THE SE 1/4. SW 1/4, SEC 17. T2N. R10W. LYING EAST OF MARSH ROAD EXCEPT FOR PLAT OF ORANGEVILLE ALSO BEG AT N 1/4 POST OF SEC 20. T2N. R10W. TH S 390 FT. TH N 54 DEG W 531 9 FT, TH N 6 DEG W 100 FT TO N LINE OF SEC 20. TH E TO POB BEG. AT A POINT 372 FT. S OF THE W 1/4 POST OF SEC. 5. T2N, R10W. TH S 775 FT. TH E 600 FT. TH N 170 FT. TH N 59 DEG W 344 FT. TH N 21 DEG E 151.71 FT, TH N 54 DEG W 160 FT. TH N 48 DEG W 140 FT. TH N 19 DEGE 159 FT. TH N 53 DEG E 54 FT. TH N 39 DEG W 100 FT. TH N 53 DEGE 134 FT. TH N 39 DEG W 100 FT. TH N 53 DEG E 134 FT. TH N 39 DEG W 100 FT. TH S 59 DEG W362FT TOPOB BEG. AT THE SW CORNER SEC. 17, T2N. R10W. TH N 1549 FT., TH E 898 79 FT, TH N 421 FT . TH E 421 FT. TH S 365 FT. TH S 87 DEG 327 FT, TH 26 DEG E 440 FT. TH S 7 DEG W 264 FT. TH S 87 DEG E 175 FT. TH S 297 FT. TH E 232 FT. TH S 132 FT. TH E 165 FT. TH S 100 FT. TH S 12 DEG E 80 FT, TH W 200 FT, TH S 6 DEG E 220 FT. TO THE S LINE OF SEC. 17. TH W 740 FT. TH N 420 FT, TH W 510 FT. TH S 420 FT. TH W 891 FT. TO POB ALSO, COMM AT THE NW CORNER OF SEC. 20. T2N. R10W. TH E 1320 FT. TH S 200 FT. TO POB, TH S 226 FT. TH E 247 FT. TH N 226 FT. TH E 561 FT. TH S 29 DEG E 444.45 FT. TH N 27 DEG E 341 FT. TH N 54 DEG W 320 FT. TH N 6 DEG W 100 FT. TH TO N UNE OF SEC. 20, TH W 740 FT. TH S 200 FT. TH W 160 FT. TO POB FROM R-3 A C-2 TO MNP. COMM . 370 FT. W OF E 1/4 POST 6. T2N, TH S 150 E 40 FT. TH =T. TO POB. I029 FT. TH i FT, TH N T. TH E 330 POB ALSO. COMM. AT N 1/4 POST SEC. 20. T2N. R10W, TH E 615.78 FT. TH S 697.62 FT. TH N 60 DEG W 75.9 FT TO POB, TH S 47 DEG W 369 60 FT. TH N 58 DEG W 656 FT, TH N 27 DEG E 341 88 FT. TH S 59 DEG W 781 FT TO COMM AT THE NW CORNER OF SEC. 20. T2N. R10W, TH E 1320 FT. TO POB. TH E 170 FT, TH S 200 FT. TH W 170 FT. TH N 200 FT TO POB ALSO. COMM AT THE SW CORNER OF SEC. 17. TH E 891 FT. TH N 200 FT. TO POB. TH N 220 FT. TH E 510 FT. TH S 220 FT. TH W 510 FT TO POB FROM C-2 TO R-1. BEG AT NW CORNER OF SEC 20. T2N. R10W. TH E 891 FT. TH S 330 FT. TH W 891 FT. TH N 330 FT TO POB COMM AT THE NW CORNER OF SEC 20. T2N. R10W. TH E 891 FT TO POB. TH N 220 FT. TH E 510 FT. TH S 200 FT. TH W 150 FT. THS 396 FT. TH W 165 FT. TH N 52 FT. TH W 195 FT. TH N 330 FT TO POB FROM C-2 TO C-1. SEC 9. T2N R10W, LOTS 1 39 OF THE RE CORDED PLAT OF FAWN LAKE PLAT FROM AR TO RL-1. SEC 5. T2N. R10W, LOTS 5-23 OF RECORDED PLAT OF CHA TEAU PARK 11 AND LOTS 120 OF RECORDED PLAT OF CHA TEAU PARK R-3 TO C-1. AT W 1/4 POST IN SEC 6. T2N. R10W. TH N 900 FT M/L TO SW CORNER CRES­ CENT BEACH PLAT AS RECOR­ DED IN LIBER 4. PAGE 17 AT THE REGISTER OF DEEDS, TH S 64 DEG E 134 FT. TH S 66 DEG E 352 FT. TH S 64 DEG E 136 FT. TH S 62 DEG E 170 FT. TO FROM RL-1 TO AR. GUN RIVER. TH SWLY ALONG SHORE OF RIVER TO E & W 1/4 LINE. • M W 180 FT TO POB FROM C-2 TO C-1. COMM AT W 1/4 POST. SEC 6. T2N. RlOW, TH E 180 FT TO POB. TH E 933 FT. TH N 215 FT. TH E 209 FT. TH N 196 FT TO C / L OF MARSH ROAD. TH N 80 DEG W 205 FT. TH N 81 DEG W 65 FT. TH N 250 FT. TH W TO SHORE GUN LAKE/GUN RIVER. TH SWLY ALONG SHORE TO POB The above named ordinance became effective Novem bet 25. 1995, following the approval from tbe Michigan Department of Commerce. Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W State St.. Hastings. Michigan between the hours 800 A.M. -5PM (closed between 12-1 p m ). Monday thru Friday Please call 948-4830 for further information Date November 28. 1995 JAMES L BAILEY. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners NANCY L BOERSMA. Clerk Barry County ,-2 -. HoKc, U herwby O'—*1 *w Sorr, Cover,'_ Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing' lor tbe following Special Use Permits: • Jt (11 30) 19-95 - David Sherwood AdyJ mm.strator, (applicant); Hooting* Moose *628.. (property owner) LOCATION. At 1985 N. Broadway (M-43) an Ae^ Emt tide between Coat* Grove Rd. and tl>e/k Hmting* City limit* in Sac. 5. Hastings Twp. . PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit lb? build a Moo*e Family AcHritW* Center' (IdM? • private club). ‘ 11 CAM NO. SP. 30-95 • Terri Dykehome. , (applicant) LOCATION: At 609 S. Grove St. (M-43) cm tW East side between Bush St. t Fkwia Rd. in Sec. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit tp, operate o home occupation for arts t crafts/gifts,^ business XT CAM NO. SP. 21-95 - Yvonne DeAngelis, (applji' cont); Bruce T. Daniels t Tom Dargan, (property., owners) LOCATION: At 3996 England Dr. on the Nor-’ thwest comer off Morsh Rd., in Sec. 5. Orangeville* Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special uso permit to operate a home occupation for a beauty salon. _ CAM NO. SP. 22-95 Hmting* Area School­ System, (applicant): Charles t Shoran TounossefV' (property owners) • J LOCATION: On the west side of Starr School id, bewtween Terry Lane B River Rd. tn Soc. JOj’ Hmting* Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit .t« build on elementary school. MEETWG DATE: December 11. 1995. TIME 7:30 PM. PLACE: Community Room m the Courts t LM* Building at 220 West Court St.. Hastings. Mkhigap. Interested persons desiring lo present their, views upon an appeal either verbally or In writing will be given the opportunity to bo heard at the1 above mentioned time ond place. ..<* Site inspection* of the above described proper, ties will be completed by the Planning Commission member* the day of the hearing. Persons In­ terested in accompanying the group should coniOtf. the Planning Office. The special use appi<aimns ore available for, public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of, fico. 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Michigan during the hour* of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 1T.K p.m ). Monday thru Friday Please coll the Plann­ ing Office at 940-4830 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary au»-‘ iliory old* ond service*, such m signors for thoj hearing impaired ond audio tapes of printed material* being considered at the mooting to byi dividual* with disabilities ot the meeting/heariop upon ton (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individual* with disabilities requiring auxiliary­ aids or service* should contact the County of Bony by writing or calling tbe following: Michoel Brown. County Administrator 220 W State Street.Hmting*. Mi 49058. (616) 948 4891 Honey L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (I । ’30) Tbe Medir-irir .Lebd... �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 30. 1995 — Page 13 Middle School students get involved with community HONOR ROLL: Hastings Middle School 1st marking period ended Nov. 13 Eighth grade HIGH HONORS. 3.5 TO 4.0 grade point average — •Katie Allerding. •Sarrah Gregory. •Michelle Griggs. •Valerie Heffelbowcr. •Amber Lippert. -!vy Malone. •Steven Obreiter. •Sarah Penrod. •Isaac Sdmes. Samantha Miller. Catherine Case. Josh Doe. Susan Hubbard. Samantha Snow. Michael Courtright. Heathen Girrbach. Jolene Griffin, Terry Smith. Erika Main. Amanda Buskirk. Margaret Reges. Rachel Smith, Rebecca Casarez. Kathryn Williams. Man Larsen. Stan McKelvey. Sherri Gregory and Dwood David HONORS. 3.1 to 3.49 — Brandon Willard, Andy Soya. Tonya Ulrich. Jennifer Droll. Callie Girrbach. Corey Thompson. Jason Bailey. Lindsay Raji. Naomi Gallagher. Melissa Cunningham. John Forbes. Samantha Goodenough. Nicole Matthews, Bracken Burd, Joseph Manin. Jill Williams. Heidi Schmidt. Robert Shafer. Molly Woods and Erica Barnum. HONORABLE MENTION. 3.0 to 3.09 — Lindsey Karas. Amy Miller. Shawna Woody. Brook Bennett. Brandon Eddy, Stephen Garner. Amanda Knickerbocker. Melinda Meaney. Lacey Sanders and Nick Brad Scott and Addam Clack, both in the eighth grade at Hastings Middle School, display their greeting cards remembering Veteran's Day (photos courtesy of Mel Hund). Steele Seventh grade HIGH HONORS. 3.5 to 4.0 — •Cathy A nd •’son, *Sarah Barry. *Derek Brookmeyer. •Sarah Chamberlain, • Brandon Dahn. *3111 Di mood. •Brittany Calisdorfer. •Elizabeth Gibbons, *Lindsay Hemerling. •1 juren Hendrix, •Jennifer Iieuss. •Melissa Hodges, •Elizabeth King. ‘Mark Lockwood. •Adam Miller. •Samantha Oakland. •Shannon Pietrangelo, *Chad Ray. •Margaret Schirmer. •Phoenix Spaulding. •Kristi Spurgeon. •Josh Trumble. ’Jessica Wlnebrenner, ’Taylor Wisner. •Kelli Zqrbel. Rex Foreman. Roselee Hostetler. Rgechelle Easey. Joann Bailey. Brandi COlvin. Amanda Hoke. Sara Williams. Mfrnique Acheson. Nicole Baird. Dara Carpenter, Larissa Carr. Heather Drumm. Steven Flohr, Leland Jennings. Jon Katje. Aaron Keller. Jenessa Rude. Karey Schlachter. Danielle Swift. Natasha Ward. Josh Desvoignes. Amy Hermeniti. Brian Sutfin. Tom Williams. John Mix. Miranda Workman. Jeremy Butler. Kailey Lyons. Amanda Markley. Christina Pyle. Mike Swainsion. David Wright. Lindsey Lambert. Andy Powell. Adam Schantz. Jenny Guidet. Amber Travis. Elijah Agee, J.N. Brown. Ian Dudley. Lacey Fasacit. Jcri Hendershot. Heather Hinckley and Luke Storm. HONORS. 3.1 to 3.49 — Paul Henney. Lad Owen. Derek Strickland. Katherine Welton, Katharine Rogers. Elizabeth Meek. Jessie Waller. Richard kWank. Lindsey Hili. Amanda Martin. Starlight Tyrrell. Matt Gteseler. Zach Rohe. Brandon Lee. Tracy Polyea. Sara Bassett. Nurisa Mancuso. Becky Arias, Joe Fish, Katie Go!nek. Amy Herbst. Rachel MacKenzie. Travis Milleson. Katie Noteboom. Garry Pettit. Lucas Waters, Brienne Hallifax. Amanda Hoffman. Lennie Smith. Bill Anthony and Casey Ko vale ik HONORABLE MENTION. 3.0 to 3.09 — Brett Allen Regina Argo. Amber Christy. Shawn Hili, Lucas Overmire. Isaac Weeks. Cassie Ames, Brianne Beach. Sam Cary. Richard Force, Jason Gallagher. Brad Haight. Amanda Lee, Angie McClurkin. Kylee O'Heran. Maria Soto and Gena Tormen. One ol the projects that encourage the Hastings Middle School students lo become involved with the larger community was the making ol greeting cards commemorating Veteran's Day. Forty cards were made and distributed at a dinner sponsored by the Hastings American Legion Post. Naomi Gallagher, Shawna Woody and Gabe McCarty show their designs. Hastings Industrial Expansion Starr School Road Tbe 9-14-95 publication of the FONSf and RROF listed above should have contained the following Information In the last paragraph: Objections to State Release of Funds Start a Teddy Bear Years Keepsake ■J Ornament collection for a special little one. The collection runs through age five. The State will accept an objection to its approval only if it is on one of the following basis: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the cer­ tifying officer or other officer of applicant approved by the Stale: or (b) that applicant s environmental review record lor the project indicated omission of a required decision finding or step applicable to the project in the environ­ mental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24CFR Part 58) and may be addressed to the State of Michigan at: Ms. Valone Hoag. Michigan Jobs Commission. P.O. Box 30225, Lansing. Ml 48909. Objections must be received by the State of Michigan Jobs Commission by December 15.1995. Inspired by the 1995 Happy Holidays* BARBIE* doll, our exclusive ornament is 3rd in tbe Holiday BARBIE” Keepsake Ornament series. Get yours today! Objections to the release of funds on basis other than those stated above will not be considered by the State. EPS A KE> Xjll KAMEN L Joseph Rahn. Certifying Officer 1035 E. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop HOW. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Regular Hours: Monday-Friday 9 to 7; Saturday 9 to 5 NOTICE Of HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING and ZONING COMMISSION •Keli Misak, *Joel Strickland. ‘Sara Wank. •Ryan Winebrenner. *Dan Worth. Lauren Beach. Eric Carpenter. Sarah Haines. Janna Barnum, Stephanie Courtright. Julie Groos. Mike Nitz. Kelli Rohr. Joe Keller. Jon Kendall. Billieloe Lancaster. Brandon Lawrence. Ann Parker. Amanda Schantz. Jessica Shellenbarger. Ashley Wright, Noah Angeletti. Hilary Appleby. Chad Snell. Aaron Tobias. Brandon Burke. Brad Corner. Amber Dean. Angela Eggers. Patrick Stephens. Tyler Tossava and Dianna Vanbovcn HONORS. 3.1 io 3.49 — Leslie McKay. David Ockerman. Victoria M ah mat. Kyle Bellgraph. Tiffany Davis. Kelly Droll. Amanda Hawthorne. Jeffrey Jolley. Nick taylor. Eric Vandermolen. Molly Kruko. Alicia Birman. Craig Bolthousc. Erm Bradley. Josh Goodale. Amy Granner. Kristi Guidet. Jennifer Jenkins. Ashley Keeler. Amanda Zalewski. Ben Conklin. Brenda Westfall. Jack Holden. Amanda Davis. Dan Holtman. James Medeiros. Lindsay Overmire. Lindsay Sides. Angela Baker. Heather Force. Carmen Noviskcy. Trenton Smith. Chris Donalds. David Hoaglin and For YOU! § Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies MONICA EBERTS Commercial Rrd Ofhet Manager •Indicates 4.0 PENNY HOVANEC SAND! FOX ADAIR HAAS Personal Rnk Specialist Manager Communication With People Who CARE l.-vdlana insurance f Ready to Serve All Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs BUCKLAND AGENCY Adam Reil HONORABLE MENTION. 3.0 to 3 09 — Carl Caldwell. Matt Pebbles. Jessica Roush. David Wilson. Amy Abbott. Adam Carroll. Melissa Hutchings. Blake Komstadt. Andy Miller. Joe Shaeffer. Barrett Sherwood. Joe Smith. Ryan Stamm. Jon Thompson. Ashley Travis. Anthony Vcltrc and Nathan Wilkins. Correction Notice to Public of Finding of No Significant Impact and Request for Release ot Funds Celebrate Baby’s First Christmas. Sixth Grade HIGH HONORS. 3.5 to 4.0 •Samantha Allerding. ’Amanda Bechler. •Joshua Clevenger. *Nicole Doozan. •Chelsea Evans, *Cari Furrow. •Matt Uayes, •Justin Hutchins. •Jennifer Miller. Jackson. Heather Krebs. Chris Rcmley. Jessica Storm. Eric Vanderveen. Carrie Cplthouse. Courtney Colvin. Laura Dickinson. Bert Kosbar, Jeremy Shilling, finally Smith. Andy Whiling. Darrell A dove of peace is part of the design of eighth grader Amanda Williamses Veteran's Day card to be given to an area veteran______________________________ Gary Buckland. Salts • To act upon a request of Mr. Madison D. Howell for a special exception use to build a duplex on property described as: LOTS 245 AND 246 AND PART OF LOT 244 DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT CORNER COMMON TO LOTS 244 AND 245, THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 43' EAST 30 FEET, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 100 FEET, THENCE NORTH 41 DEGREES 43’ WEST 30 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY TO BEGINNING, ALL BEING IN ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROP­ ERTIES NO. 2 ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 63. The property is located between 2800 W. State Road and 2816 W. State Road. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing application by the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on December 12,1995, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxil­ iary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 M NOTICE IS HEREBY: The Rutland Charter Township Planning and Zoning Commission, will conduct a hearing, on Tuesday, December 12,1995, at 7:30 PM at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. Pat Buckland, Sales RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Barbara Bedford, Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 30. 1995 Police Beat: Police chase man through county Tying red ribbons to their police cruisers for MADD’s Project Red Ribbon are Hastings City Police Sgt. Jim Lee. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Don Nevnsand State Police Hastings post Trooper William Arndt Red Ribbon campaign reaches 10th year by Karen Manck Sto# Writer Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has kicked off its annua! Red Ribbon campaign in Barry County and across the state. Tbe state kickoff of the tenth annua! Red Ribbon campaign was held in Lansing Nov. 20. Barry County chapter Vice President Ione Wymer. Secretary-Treasurer Mickey Cousino and victim assistance co-coordinaior attended the State Capitol ceremony, followed by a Law Enforcement Life Saver awards luncheon. Project Red Ribbon runs from Nov. 1 to Jan. I. Project Red Ribbon. "Tie One On For Safety." was created in 1985 to bring attention to driving sober during the holiday season, as well as throughout the year. This year's project was kicked off when members from the Michigan Stale Police in Hastings. Barry County Sheriffs Department and Hastings City Police tied red ribbons to their patrol cars Nov. 28. The number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities in Michigan dropped last year, and was at its lowest since 1982. Last year there were 1.419 total traffic fatalities, with 530 of those relating to alcohol, for a total of 37.4 percent. In 1993. 40.7 percent of all traffic fatalities in the state were alcoholrelated. Over last year's Thanksgiving holiday, 21 people were killed in fatal crashes, of which five, or more than 26 percent, were due to alcohol use. Last Christmas tn Michigan. 23 people were killed in 17 crashes, and of those, five deaths, or 29 percent, were related to alcohol. The numbers rose over New Year’s, with 10 people out of 16 fatal crashes killed in alcohol-related accidents. MADD is encouraging residents to tic a red ribbon on a visible location on their vehicles as a reminder to drive sober, and for others to do the same. Red ribbons are available at some area businesses now. and will be in more locations later. Ribbons may be obtained in Hastings at Bosley Pharmacy. Plumb's. Maxi Muffler. Tom's Market and McDonald's. Ribbon boxes will also be passed out in Nashville. Middleville and Delton, said Mickey Cousino. A police chase that started in Hastings ended in Baltic Creek Tuesday morning with tbe arrest of a Niles man. Michael Yahne, 34. led police from several departments on a chase through Hastings. Nashville and into Calhoun County before he could be stopped and arrested. Yahnc obeyed all speed limits on the icy roads in Barry County and used his turn signals, but avoided road blocks set up by state police and Barry Township officers and fled into Battle Creek. He started to leal officers on the chase when Hastings officers attempted to pull him mover for a broken headlight and no registration on his El Camino around 1:30 a.m. Nov. 28. The first contact and attempted stop was in Hastings on State Street and Washington. Yahne allegedly led two Hastings City Police cruisers around Hastings, and past a partial road block set up by Michigan State Police troopers on Jefferson and Green. State Police and Barry County Sheriffs Department deputies also joined in the pursuit. He continued to M-79. into Nashville and then south on M-66. Hastings police stopped pursuit on M-66 near Assyria Road, but state police and sheriffs deputies continued. A car from Barry Township Police set up a road block on M­ 66 near Lacey, according to stale police reports, but Yahne drove around and continued south. Pennfield Police joined the pursuit when the car entered Calhoun County. Police reports state the roads were better in Calhoun County, so the chase was able to reach speeds of 74 miles per hour. Yahne was finally apprehended on 1-94 south of Battle Creek. He was arrested and arraigned on two counts of fleeing and eluding a police officer, one charge of driving on a revoked license, possession of marijuana and driving an unregistered vehicle. Accident causes power outage Electricity wo oil in a small portion of Cloverdale last week after a car struck a utility pole. Mya Williams-Morgan. 25. was traveling on M-43 near Guernsey Ink- Road when she lost control of her car on an icy curve and hi I a Consumers Power utility pole The accident twisted the pole, causing a loss of power in the area for a short period, according lo Michigan Slate Police from the Hastings post. Williams-Morgan was iransponed to and ireaicd al Borgess Medical Center Two passengers in the car. Briceson Morgan. 3. and Asia Morgan. 4. were not Injured. Local graduate joins Hastings law firm Robert Longstreet has joined the law offices of Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Youngsma in Hastings Longstreet, a Hastings resident, received his law degree from Wayne State University last April. On Nov. 10. he was notified that he had passed the bar association examina­ tion. Longstreet graduated from Hastings High School in 1988. He was a forward on the Call. school basketball team, and the varsity team went 22-2 his senior year. He also was senior class president and a member of the National Honor Society. He continued to Alma College, where he graduated with honors in 1992. While at Alma, be was voted Outstanding Senior and Homecoming King. Longstreet was sworn in as an attorney by Circuit Court Judge James Fisher Nov. 16. Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 / or Kt itl BRITTNEY MIX PUPPIES. Good hunters, good family pets. $35/each. 616-948-9215 Keen mi on FOR SALE: 1990 Ski-Doo Safai, 436cc, low miles, excel­ lent condition. 795-3748 after Jobs Manful I WOULD LIKE TO CARE for your school age child (DK-7). I am 43, have watched chi1area for yean and I live right across from SouthEastern School. If interested, call 948-8807. Mobile Homes GRAND VALUE HOMES: The housing experts. (Formerly Tree Value Homes). LOTS OF SITES AND HAPPY HOMES! Many models on display at Yankee Springs Meadows newest addition. Low down payments and easy terms to qualified buyers. 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Modern 2-bedroom. 1 year tecse, deposit and refer­ ences. Phone 623-8218. / I hank >)on CARD OF THANKS To all my family, friends and neighbors who helped me cele­ brate my 90th birthday with their presence at my Open House, and for all the cards and notes recieved- A Big Thank-You"for all the treasured memories. Harold Jones Coininunitv ( ominunitv \ olives MRS. CHAUS’ ANNUAL BAZAAR & CRAFT SHOW, Saturday, December 2nd from 9am-4pm al Ionia Middle School, Union Street, Ionia. 150 booths with thousands of great craft and Christmas items, thou­ sands of paperback books. Breakfast will be available from 8am-11 am. snacks and lunch nil <*y_____________________ Help llclp Wanted W anted $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Fulllime/part-time. No experience necessary. Easy! American Publishers. 1-617-455-1986. 24 hrs._________________________ PART-TIME $9/HR. Answer telephones, flexible hours, local area, no experience necessary. 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AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistanL Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. B.YO.B. (Bring your own bag.) For more ideas on reusing and reducing. OR I-800-9WILDLIFE Rtwrt ftliy tMMHVw uXt g angiA VU /A The ninth annual Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance and Hope will be held al 7 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 9. in honor of those killed In aicohol-relaied accidents. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is sponsoring lhe event again this year. Tbe vigil wil be held on the steps of the Barry County Courthouse. The vigil is a special lime for victims or their friends and family to share the memory of their loved ones, said Mickey Cousino. secretary/lreasuer of the Barry County Chapter of MADD. The object of the vigil Is to give hope to those who have survived such crashes. Guest speaker will be Hastings City Police Officer Clifford Morse. Invocations and Benedictions will be done by the Rev. Everett Ray, and closing -Taps* will be per­ formed by Brian Preston. Refreshments and be served and more memories can be shared after the vigil ar the MADD office, 221 S Jefferson Families who wish to have a victims' name read al lhe vigil should call 765-5322 before Dec. 7. For more Information, call the Pbove number or 948-3388. I <>r Sale ATTENTION SPORTS FANS! Watch all of the action on a 52” Hitachi big-screen color TV -WITH REMOTE . oak casing, $1000 OBO. Call 374-3290, leave message, please.______________________ FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND INDICTMENT OF BANK ROBBERY SUSPECTS If you have any information that you think will lead to the arrest and indictment of this bank robbery suspect, call your local police or local FBI ofhee. All information you give will be kept confidential. If your information leads to the arrest and indictment of a suspect, you will receive your reward in as little as 30 days. BEAUTIFUL MAPLE FINISH bedroom outfit. 5 pieces with firm queen size mattress set and frame. Very nice condition. Sacrifice $235. 1-517-699-2251 ______________ BEAL' 12‘L’L 3 piece livin­ groom outfit. Includes sofa, love scat and chair, 2 white lamps, 2 end tables. 2 months old. Sacri­ fice $325. 1-517-699-2251 DAY3ZD. Beautiful looking white A gold trim with mattress and trundle bed underneath. 1 week old. Cost $700 new, sacri­ fice $250. 1-517-676-6414 FOR SALE: Nordic Track Challenger Ski Machine with timer. 1 year old, exaellcnt condition. $200 or best offer. Call 792-6829 after 6pm. RASCAL ELECTRIC SCOO­ TER both 3 and 4 wheel. Paid $3,200 and sell for 51,800 with warranty. 721-8970__________ SEALY POSTL'RPEDIC firm queen size mattress set with beautiful and ornate brass head­ board. 2 months old. Cost $875, will sell for $250 1-517-699-4148_____________ SEALY POSTUr.FEJZC king size deluxe mattress set. Still in plastic. 1 month old. Includes deluxe frame. Cost $1,350 new, sacrifice $301 1-517 676-6414 The suspect in each of the robberies listed at the right was described as a white male with a dark suntan, age 30-35. height approximately 5'10* to 6', approx. 175 to 200 lbs., stocky, muscular build, broad shoulders, possibly having light brown or blonde hair. In ell cases, the robber wore a baseball cap. dark sunglasses, a bandanna over his lace, gloves and dark colored clothing. The robber left the banks on foot. Robberies: • Monday, May 8,1995 at 11:10 AM First of America Bank. 116 N. Bridge, Dewitt, Ml (Clinton Co.) • Wednesday, May 10,1995 at 2:05 PM First of America Bank. 1221 Rosewood. Moline. Ml (Allegan Co.) • Thursday, May 25,1995 at 9:56 AM Union Bank. 165 Division St.. Freeport. Ml (Barry Co.) • Monday. August 7,1995 at 9:48 AM Ionia County National Bank. 115 S. Main Street. Woodland. Ml (Barry Co.) • Thursday, Sept. 21,1995 at 11:34 AM Independent Bank. 320 W. Vermontville Hwy.. Potterville. Ml (Eaton Co.) • Monday. October 9.1995 at 10:49 AM Great Lakes Bancorp. 209 W. Capital. Bellevue. Ml (Eaton Co.) MID-MICHIGAN FINANCIAL INSTITUTION REWARD ASSOCIATION POBoiSK Supported by Xrw Binkt. Stvingt IntMutiom end CndH Untont � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-12-07.pdf 47fe2a2ac32290ba8c5eeb6a6706097f PDF Text Text Fr.xui’JUi • 1 F£ •, ... V- 4- First Friday has debate on abortion 'Sound of Music’ cast selected See Page 2 See Page 3 Area teams open cage campaigns See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER ’Ustr?s>ubl.1.:orlri 'v 1-1 5. Jiurcti St. Hast1n9s.n1 49 J Hastings THURSDAY. DEC 7. 1995 VOLUME 141, NO 42 News Briefs Legislative coffee slated for Dec. 11 The Leghlaiive Coffee Im been set for Monday. Dec. 11, at the County Seal Reatawant ■ 8 a.m Stale Steninr Joanne Emmons. Stale Ruaiaiwhn1 Terry Geiger, and Mark Howe, reprreentmg Congresaman Vern EMen. will be present Io take up any iaaaes the public might with to discuss. The I rgitlatiire Coflees are sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. The chamber encourages all Barry County citteens io attend Immunization clinic Dec. 13 in Delton The Barry-Eaton District Health Deportmetu will haw aa immunization ctauc from 2 to 3:30 p.m Wednesday. Dec 13. at Faith United Methodist Church, 5031. Orwe. in Delton. No app.iuu.nem is neceaary. bat parens should bring their children s im munizatkm records. Most immuniza­ tions ate free. For more information, call the Health Department at 945-9516 Candlelight vigil is Saturday night The ammal Candelight Vigil of Bemembrance and Hope, sponsored by the local chapter of Mothers Against DraM Driving, will be held at 7 p m Satorday aa the raepa of the Barry Coun­ ty Comthouae. The ceremony is held annually to honor the memory of those who were killed in alcohol-relaled traffic crashes. Fsanilies who wish Io have a victim's amne read at the ceremony should call 765-5322. Historical Society to mark Christmas The Barry Cotnuy Historical Society w® have its aamual Chriatmm event at 7 p.m Thursday at the Hinds Schoolhouse at Cedar Creek and Brogan reads. Bob Catey will be host for an oldfoahioeed country "la the Spnrit of Christmas" program. In case of bad weather, the society will meet at Casey's home at 2525 Cam­ pground Road. Hastings The Holly Trolley will pick up Hiaaorical Society members and guests « two sites, the K man parking Im at 5:45 and Casey’s home at 6. Io lake them to Hinds School The trolley xNo will pick up members and guests after* ard and i ramport them to their can. A charge of 50 cents for each person will defray the costs of hav­ ing use of the trolley Storyteller Jennifer Ivimkas will per­ form during the program, there will be caroling and there will be an exchange of White Elephant gifts. ‘open your heart’-GlVEto the Barry County UNITED WAY! (As of December 6.1995) s291,500 ...has oeen Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 PRICE 25' Hastings moves up on best 100 list J-Ad Graphics News Service Hastings continues to be one of "The Best 100 Small Towns in America.” and its slock actually is rising. Norman Crampton, who wrote a book with that title three years ago. recently has published an updated list that has Hastings tied for 67th place with Berea. Ky. Hastings was ranked 81st in the book that was printed in 1992. Crampton put together his original list in 1992 after researching and interviewing peo­ ple in each of the communities of between 5.000 and 15.000 in population. The top 100 towns, he said, are "where traditional values of family, community, faith, hard work and patriotism remain strong... towns that are helping to preserve the American drcam." He also said the towns are "ideal places to work and raise families." Rated No. I on the newer and updated list is Essex. Conn., which is described by the author as "a picturesque hamlet on the east­ ern part of the state a warm, cozy town where people still care about the place where they still care about the place where they live Rnd work " Factors in the selection of the top 100 in­ clude K-nic location, population diversity, educational level of inhabitants, local gov­ ernment spending for education, availability of health care, low crime rates and per capita income. Regarded as desirable characteristics for quality of life are being the county seat, hav­ ing a local newspaper, having an institution of higher learning close by or in town, and bring close enough to major metropolitan areas. Essex will have a celebration of its desig­ nation Friday afternoon. Dec. 15. with the author and his publishing company. MacMillan, attending at the town hall for a ceremony and book signing. The No. I-rated small town in America in Crampton s original work was Elko. Nev., but it was nowhere to be found on the up­ dated list. Crampton said 10 towns listed in the first edition had to be omitted because their population increased enough to make them too big. Essex had been rated No. 2 in the 1992 list Rounding out the second edition s top 10 this year are. in order. Steamboat Springs. Colo.; Lebanon, N.H.; Glenwood Springs, Colo.; Brattleboro. Vt; Ukiah Calif.*, Ply­ mouth, N.H.; Easton. Md.; Littleton, N.H.; and Pierre. S.D. Three Michigan communities again arc in­ cluded in the top 100. but Hastings was the only one to move up from the First listing. Petoskey is 16th. but that’s one place lower than three years ago. Houghton is 94th, the same spot as it was in the first edi­ tion. Crampton, in the First edition of his book, identified some of Hastings' positive aspects as being the county ’seat, ixclpfi Hs own lo­ cal newspapers, close pro Unity to prime recreational area (Yankee Springs), accessi­ bility to metropolitan areas (Laming, Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek) and quality local health care (Pennock Hospital). Crampton, who lives in Terre Haute. Ind., is director of the Indiana Institute on Recy­ cling. Regional honors choir singers... County pet license fee hike effective in 1996 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Pet owners in Barry County have another year before they have to pay more to license their pets. The Barry County Board of Commissioners amended a motion they passed last week, changing the effective date for fee increases to animal owners to Dec. 1. 1996. Action taken last week would have put the new rates into effect last Friday. "We've created a paper monster for the whole county," exp’aincd County Board Chairman James Bailey He said a change this year would be hard to implement because tax rolls have already been sent with information to residents. With the amendment, Dec. 1. 1996. is the day when it will cost more to adopt a puppy, dog or cat from the Barry County Animal Shelter. Fees will increase from $10 to S15 to adopt a puppy or dog and go up from $6 to $8 to adopt a cat. License fees for a spayed or neutered ani­ mal will increase from S3 to $5 per year, starting Dec. 1. 1996; and licenses for male and female animals will jump from $6 to S10 annually. Licenses purchased late (after Feb. 29. 1997) will cost $15 each. The average cost for dog licenses is $8 in contiguous counties and average late fees are $22.50. The current county license rate is the low­ est in Southwest Michigan, commissioners said last week. Commissioner Tim Burd, the only board member to vote against the increase last week, said he felt it was important to enforce dog licensing because otherwise the people who always obey the law and purchase dog licenses are the ones being punished with higher fees. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he thought the higher late fees would just be Twelve Hastings High School students were^elected by audition to take part in the Region B Honors Choir last Saturday at Western Michigan University. They concluded a fun day of rehearsals with conductor Nancy Lange of Grand Ledge. Hastings, which has been part of the regional activity for 11 years, usually has one of the largest groups in the region The students shown here are (beck, from left) Ryan Leslie, Jim Robbe. Teague O'Mara. Adam Schultz, (middle row) Kerith Sherwood, Sarah Mepham, Angela Sarver. Debbie Griffin. Jdie Bos, (front) Nick Feidpausch, James Ramirez and Christy LaJoye See LICENSE, continued on page 3 County gives non-binding approval to KCC campus by Elaine GUbert Assistant Editor Area residents who want to attend a com­ munity college close to home may get their wish next year. The Barry County Board of Commissioners, in a 5-3 vote. Tuesday en­ dorsed the concept of issuing bonds to fi­ nance a S3.5 million satellite campus of Kellogg Community College in Rutland Charter Township on the outskirts of Hastings The project is being proposed at no cost to county taxpayers, with KCC. based in Battle Creel;, paying off the bonds in 15 years. Voting against the resolution of intent were commissioners Tim Burd. Rod Goebel and Robert Wenger KCC has an option to purchase the 95acre spread bordered on the north by Heath Road, south by Gun Lake Road, on the northeast comer by M-37 and on the west by a section line that separates the township s sections 14 and 15. The County Board's resolution of intent is preliminary and non-binding, but states that commissioners intend to meet on or before Dec. 28 to consider the initial formal actions regarding the proposed County Building Authority bond issue. "I think the resolution of intent put the commissioners on record as being supportive as a group in proceeding with the project and gives the college what it needs to move ahead very quickly as we race toward an opening next fall." KCC President Dr. Paul R. Ohm said after this week s special meeting. The county's financial consultant, attorney James White, explained some of the details of the joint venture. He said there would be a contract between the County Building Authority and the county and another agreement between the county and KCC. The county would agree to pay the building authority bond repayments every six months and the county, serving as a middle man. would have a contract with KCC requiring the college to pay all ex­ penses of the facility, making payments equal to the bond issue payments in 15 years. See APPROVAL, continued on page 2 Students to sing with state honors choir Six Hastings High School students were selected last Saturday to sing with the Michigan School Vocal Musk: Association's State Honors Choir Jan. 20. They earned the honor after an audition at local, regional and state levels.The students (top, from left) Jim Robbe, Teague O'Mara. Adam Schultz, (bottom, from left) Nick Feidpausch. Christy LaJoye and James Ramirez, will spend three days in Arm Arbor working with Dr Robert Mathey of Bowling Green University. Their public performance will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. at Hill Auditorium on the University of Michigan campus. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 7, 1995 Planned Parenthood visit sparks continuing abortion debate by David T. Young Editor A visit from Planned Parenthood last Friday in Hastings rekindled the continuing (Miblic debate between pro-life and pn>choice points of view. Judy Markussc-Mann was guest speaker at the latest in the First Friday series of fo­ rums. She is director of development and community relations for Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan in Kalamazoo Dut she tried to make it clear to the audi­ ence of about two dozen that the organiza­ tion does a lot more than abortion. "About 15 percent of what we do at Manned Parenthood involves abortions, and that includes counseling," she said. "Eightyfive percent of what we do is preventing the need for abortions." News Briefs Lake O parade set for Dec. 8 The Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce is making final plans for the annual Christmas parade in that com­ munity at 6:45 p.m. Friday. The theme this year is "The True Meaning of Christmas." This year's parade will be held on a Friday evening rather than a Saturday afternoon. It will step off on Fourth Avenue, beginning at the fairgrounds and ending at the Village Park. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served in the park pavilion after the parade. Showcase to have Christinas music Christmas music will be featured al tonight's Showcase presentation at 6 p.m. at Arby’s in Hastings. The program tonight and another scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 21. will have an earlier start than usual. Included in tonight's show will be four gnxips who will sing and play holiday music They are Los Unicos. Randy Noom. Jerry Ball and Eastern Sky. Los Unicos is a family group from Orangeville. Noom will be joined by his wife. Ball and wife Sally are from Bartie Creek and Eastern Sky is nude up of Suzan Otis and Dennis Tinsman. The Dec 21 Showcase will feature Annomting Oil. Hosea Humphrey and Denny Myers. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basts ‘Of Christmas Past’ is this weekend Historic Charlton Park will continue the celebration of the spirit "Of Christmas Past” from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 9 and 10 The 16-building restored village will be decorated as it would have been about 100 years ago. Visitors can dip their own scented candles, create a com husk angel, decorate a sugar cookie and make a tin punch ornament. Taste treats of the season will include gingerbread cookies baked in a wood Move, chestnuts roasting over an open fire, steaming wassail and English plum pudding. The Thomapplc Dulcimer Society will provide music at the Village Church St. Nicholas will greet children in the museum and carriage rides or sleigh rides (if the snow is deep enough) will be available. Last-minute shoppers may visit the museum gift shop. Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for children ages 5 to 15. For more information, call 945-3775. Welborn auction to help mission Retired State Senator Jack Welborn and his wife. Dorothy, will have another Christmas auction to benefit the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 12. at the Farmers Hall of Fame in Prairieville. Joining the Welborn Yesteryear Anti­ que Shop in sponsoring the event will be Bill and Maggie Aukerman of the Hall of Fame and Jim Hoyt of the Trust Me Auction Center in Plainwell All items will be sold to the highest bidder and all proceeds will go to the Gospel Mission Welborn said. "We've averaged over S5.000 in our past sales. This year, we want to top this We have committed to raise S3.500 to pay the cost for a counseling room al the mission's new building project (a shelter for women and children), plus a thousand or two to help out with Christmas food, toys and clothing for those less forturuir " The Hall of Fame is located two miles north of Gull Lake, in Milo, three quarters of a mile west of M-43. For more information, call the antique sh«»p al 345-3665. the Farmers Hall of Fame at 623-2485 or the Kalamazix, Gospel Mission at 345-2974 Mann said the mission outlined by founder Margaret Sanger is to help women avoid un­ intended pregnancies. She also disputed the notion of abortion on demand. "It s a myth that you can walk in (at a clinic) and get an abortion at eight months." she said. She stated that 90 percent of abortions are performed when a woman is in the first trimester of her pregnancy, about 9 percent are in the second trimester and less than 1 percent occur in the last three months. Furthermore, she said, all women seeking abortions must have three visits with clinic staff. "We need assurance that it (the decision to abort) has been thought through." Mann said. "Counseling includes informing (the Hospice plans holiday event "Christmas al Hospice" is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m Tuesday. Dec. 12. at the Barry Community Hospice office at 450 Meadow Run. Hastings. Hospice each year invites people to place an ornament on the Memory Tree in remembrance of a loved one. Call 948-8452 for more information. Middleville gets another ‘5 stars' The annual Middleville Lions Christmas parade will be at I p.m. Saturday. The parade will begin at the Thomap­ plc Kellogg Middle School and will end at the United Methodist Church. Santa Claus will be included in the procession and he will be available after­ ward to pass out candy and meet children at Mill Park For more information, call 795-3669. MainStreet gets another ‘5 stars' MainStreet Savings Bank of Hastings has been awarded its 25th consecutive five-star rating from Bauer Financial Reports, a Florida-based research and rating firm. The award recognizes financial institu­ tions as superior for safety, strength and performance, based on analysis of finan­ cial data filed last June 30 The five-star raring, the highest on a scale that starts at zero, indicates that MainStreet’s tangible capital ratio ex­ ceeded twice the level required by federal regulations and that the bank is soundly invested and profitable. Youth Theatre Guild to meet The Youth Theatre Guild of the Thor napplc Arts Council will have its mon­ thly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 14. in Room B-II3 at Hastings High School. Anyone interested is invited to attend. The purpose of the guild is to provide broad theater experiences for Barry County youths ages 5 to 12. Monthly ac­ tivities arc planned for the winter and plays arc planned for the summer. For more information, call John Fehsenfcld at 945-3789 Habitat houses to be dedicated Barry County Habitat for Humanity will dedicate two houses in Orangeville in special ceremonies Sunday afternoon, starting at 3 p.m The first dedication will be at 6960 Cambridge St., the new home of Rober­ to and Jan Gonzalez and their two children, and the second will be at 6810 Cambridge, home of Daryl and Debra Davis and their five children. Habitat Executive Director Rosie Col­ lins said there will be several speakers, including Barry County Commissioner Lew Newman. Habitat officials also will present keys and Bibles to the Davis and Gonzalez families. Cookies and punch will be served after the ceremony Habitat for Humanity is a nondenominaiional Christian ministry that attempts to build decent, affordable housing and sell it to needy families at cost. The new owners are partners in that they put in a minimum amount of work, or sweat equity" into the house. For more information, call 948-9939. Bernard Society will meet Monday The Bernard Histoneal Society will meet at 7 p.m Monday. Dec. 11, at the Delton Kellogg Middle School library Featured will be a gift exchange and Christinas music. Women should bring a S3 gift for a woman and men should br­ ing a S3 gift for a man Members also arc asked to bnng an old time Christmas poem or reading to share Coffee and cookies will be served The public is invited women) what's involved, what can be ex­ pected afterward and die risks and benefits. "We also go through options, including adoption. That's not a popular option, but we do discuss it." She added that in reproductive health ses­ sions, abstinence is taught as the best way to avoid unwanted pregnancies. One of the most visible abortion issues of late has been the "partial birth" method used on some fetuses. Pro-life forces at the forum contended that there arc as many as 16.000 of these procedures performed annually, most during the last trimester, while Mann said her figures show them to be less than a hun­ dred. Congress recently has taken up the ques­ tion. as the U.S. House has voted to make them illegal, except in cases of saving the mother's life. Mann granted that this DNX procedure in­ deed is gruesome, but it's her understanding that it is done rarely, only to save the life of the mother or when the fetus has been de­ termined to be horribly deformed with little chance of long-term survival. She defended continuing the option of abortion itself. "Whether abortion is legal or not. it will occur," she said, noting the back-alley vari­ ety that were performed before abortion was declared legal in 1973 in the United States. She said she favors restricted, medically controlled and safe abortions, but she agreed that just about everybody would like to find a way to reduce the need for having them at all. Other services provided at Planned Parenthood include birth control education, cervical, testicular and breast cancer screen­ ing. and tests for sexually transmitted dis­ eases, including AIDS. It also offers family planning programs and infertility support groups. She mentioned the "House to House" pro­ gram funded by a grant, which trains eight women on reproductive health care with 40 hours of instruction. These eight then go into their communities and teach friends and neighbors. Several people in the audience took issue with Mann's comments and figures. One woman said she knows of one state that alone had 700 partial birth method abor­ tions and she accused Mann of giving out false and misleading statistics. Joanna Haddix, president of Barry County Right to Life, accused Planned Parenthood of doing a lot more abortion than counseling and prenatal care services. Judy Markusse Mann talks with a couple of audience members after her First Friday presentation about Planned Parenthood. Joyce Kelly, focusing on the partial birth method, asked. "How can you justify pulling a child from the womb... and sucking the brainsoul?" Mann said the DNX procedure is used only in emergency situations, when the fetus is dead or severely malformed, won't survive outside the womb, or to save the life of the mother. But the woman who disputed her statistics contended. "This is a live baby. This (procedure) isn't done on an emergency basis. They have to wail three days to do the proce­ dure." Mann answered. “Each of us needs to de­ cide, we need to have options, all of which should be safe. "Abortion occurs in every society we know and before Roc vs. Wade in the U.S. We all know women who have had back al­ ley abortions. A woman who wants an abor­ tion will get one." Another woman, who said she has fought for teaching about contraception in the class­ room, objected to wording in a Planned Parenthood advertisement that "religious ex­ tremists promote ignorance." She said she is offended by the characterization and "general­ izations that split communities apart." Bob Dwyer then asked Mann if the Manned Parenthood clinic in Kalamazoo had been bombed, and she answered in the affirn alive. "Wouldn't you say that's extreme?" Dwyer ’ asked. * Blanche Munjoy, chairwoman of the Barry County Democratic Party, said, T lake of­ fense to the name 'pro-abortion.' I'm pro- ’ choice, I believe in people's right to-' choose." •’ Haddix also said that when leaching about contraception. Planned Parenthood should tell young people that 11 percent of con- '• doms are ineffective against unwanted preg­ nancies and sexually transmitted diseases. •' "There is too much room for bad things tohappen," she said. Others in the audience asked about reports of increased risks cf breast cancer or of con­ trading certain diseases that lead to infertil- "■ ity, and their relationship with abortion, and use of Norplant as a contraceptive device. Mann said researchers are tracking studies on any possible link between abortion and breast cancer and abortion, but nothing con­ clusive has come forward. Haddix disputed that notion, saying that ; she has data that shows there is a causal reia-•<’ lionship. Kelly said she heard an unflattering quote attributed to Sanger, something to the effect' that "If you have a large family, the best > thing to do is kill your youngest." < Mann and others objected, sayiug they had never heard of Sanger making such a commem. 3 Middleville may lose Rails to Trails grant . b^Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Village of Middleville may have to settle for only part or none of a gram it receiv­ ed last July to purchase 4.5 linear miles of abanboned railroad property to use as a bike trail. The change is the result of a letter Irving Township resident Larry Jachim sent to the Michigan Departmem of Transportation, ask­ ing how it could approve such a grant when several of the governmental units involved did not support turning the property into a bike trail. Jachim said the grant application village of­ ficials were required to fill out and send to aquirc the grant had a section that asked if the municipalities around the land in question were in support of the village aquiring it. If so. each was required to show a resolution staling the support Jachim said he told MDOT officials that Ir­ ving Township. Rutland Township, the Barry County Board of Commissioners, and the Barry Coumy Road Commission, all of which the land goes through, were against the pur­ chase. and only the Village of Middleville supported it. There is some question about whether or not Thomapplc Township supports the pro­ ject Kim Jachim said that at the June 12 meeting, the Thomapplc Township Board voted to rescind its "no" decision to remain neutral. Village Manager Everil Manshum said, however, that the motion was 4-1 in support of the trail. Jachim said the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted not to support the ven­ ture on two separate occasions. Jachim said MDOT officials were not aware that these other bodies of government i were not in support of the traH.iX**' - "They were just as shocked as everyone else.” he said. Jachim's efforts resulted in a letter to the village being sent from MDOT Enhancement Program Manager Paul McAllister, slating that the grant money will be denied until the village can get support from the other bodies of government The gram. McAllister said, was approved because the material that had been presented showed that everything was in order. "We saw a resolution of support from the city and thought that was all that was necessary at the time,” he said. He adeed thu the MDOT thought that since the village was in support of it that the ocher bodies of government also were. McAllister said approve) from all municipalities involved always has been the requirement. "I don’t know why it fell through the cracks,” he said. "It is something that was brought to our attention and we will take care of it." He added that the village is aware of the situation and said they would be working on H. Village Planner Jason Cherry said the village is aware of the situation and will try to get support from these bodies of government. The village plans to meet with Irving Township soon. Manshum said he made a presentation to the Barry County Board of Commissioners last Tuesday, asking them to rescind a past resolu­ tion against the project. He said that four or five years ago. the board had voted against development of a sugarbush trail that would go through Hastings because it was afraid it would have , to maintain it at its expense. •< if* a He said he assured the board that this pn> ject is different from the sugarbush trail and that the village would maintain it and police it. There was some discussion among the village about the possibility of obtaining a par^ tial grant for the portion of land in the* jurisdiction of supporting government bodies.— But it would still need support from the county to do that. « Cherry said the partial amount is threefifths of the total length of the land. Manshum said if the village cannot get the. support of all government bodies, it may negotiate the price with the Rails To Trails Conservacy and purchase it without the aid of a grant. ** “My feeling is that grant or no grant we will get the properly." he said. S Kim Jachim said she heard from another source that Manshum said the people would* not have to pay taxes on the land because it* would be privately funded. • She said that the MDOT is funded by the taxpayers and that the roads will suffer because of the trail. Manshum said that taxpayers of the county and any other governing body beyond the boundaries of the village would not have tqi pay a cent, only residents of the village; would. , "The council is responsible to taxpayers of the village." he said. Kim said she and Larry have 277 signatures' against the trail project. 95 percent of which are adjacent property owners in the township^* affected. The Barry Counts Board of Commissioners has not reached a decision yet. and the other bodies of government have yet to be* approached Barry County Residents... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 > j -1 ?. The Hastings BANNER (Making Barry County residents feel at home for over 100 years) The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 49058 •: �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 7. 1995 — Page 3 Miller Real Estate floats reflect ‘teamwork’ spirit by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Miller Real Estate staff put together a winning float for the Hastings Christmas Parade this year. As a matter of fact, they have won best float for five out of six years, but that isn't the reason the people who work at the real estate company build and ride in the float "We do it for several reasons," said Mike Humphreys, owner of Miller Real Estate. "The first reason is all year, we work with one another working on things that have a lot of pressure; things that are very important to people, and these pressures add up. "During holiday time, we still do a lot of business, but when people are preoccupied with the holiday we do have a little lime available to work on something fun and low It helps build team spirit, with no emphasis on competition. "We work together." he noted, "even in the same offices sometimes, but everyone is working as individuals; we want to foster a "teamwork" spirit. "Seven years ago, we built our first float; when we saw all of the kids lined up with their eyes as big as saucers; that made it that much more enjoyable." he recalled. It's gratifying to see the thousands of people come down to see the parade, the children particularity enjoy it, be said. "We de-emphasize competition on winning best float. We do get a big thrill if we win. but that's getting even more than we bargained for." The process of building a float for the annual Christmas parade starts with a staff meeting about six weeks ahead of the event to decide if they want to build one. If yes, they appoint two co-chairs to guide the project. Everyone can work on it if they wish, or not if they don't want to. Humphreys said. Depending on the demands of business, some will work more one year than the next, lie remarked. In any case, it's a voluntary, fun. and non­ competitive project, be stressed. This year, a new aspect of the project was begun. "After the parade, we go to a staff member's house for a potluck," he said. Lining up for the parade and riding on it is fun, but after the parade, everyone is tired and hungry, the weather is usually cold and it gets windy up on those floats, he said. "I usually have a bite to cat and go home and take a nap," he said with a laugh. Humphreys has no intention of slipping into a competitive mode and striving to win. "When we start emphasizing that part of it, it becomes something else, and we will stop (building the floats). Now. everybody enjoys working on it together." he said. He speculates that the winning floats might be partly based on experience. His staff has entered for seven years, and learned by trial and error. "Every year, we learn tricks of the trade, " he said. The costumes are always improving, and they add a nice touch to the float, he said. Each year, parts of building the float become easier, he said. This year, the builders discovered a material that looks much more like "snow" than before. "Try it for the first time." he encouraged others. "You'll find it rewarding." The Hastings High School music department’s production of 'The Sound of Music* is planned for Feb. 29 and March 1 and 2. The cast has been selected after auditions with 130 Cast begins work on ‘The Sound of Music' The cast for the Hastings High School music department’s production of "The Sound of Music" was selected last week and work on rehearsals will begin. The musical, which attracted 130 children and teens for auditions, will be performed on the evenings of Feb. 29 and March 1 and 2 at the Central School Auditorium. Director is Sally Fullerton. She is assisted by Carrie Roe and Ann Devroy and music teachers Luana Furrow and Amy GibsonFreeland. Leading the cast are Christy LaJoye as Maria. Ryan Leslie as Captain von Trapp, Jim Bailey as Max Detweiler. Josh Cook as Rolf, Sarah LaJoye as Louisa von Trapp, Sarah Mepham as Baronness Elsa, Angela Sarver as Lcisl von Trapp. Julie Vos as Mother Abbess. Jason Bailey as Freidrich von Trapp. Jessica Potter as Brigitta von Trapp. Jake Paige as Kun von Trapp. Christy Tolgcr as Mana von Trapp and Jes­ sica Mikolajyczk as Gretl von Trapp. Ihe remainder of the cast will include Casey Anderson. Amy Archambeau. Kelly Bellgraph. Michelle Bies, Becky Carr, Mindy Clawson. Charlie Cove, Danika Dorcy, Lisa Gardner, Kari Gregory. Karen Herbstreilh, Josh Hill, Heather Johnson. Meghan Kaiser, Jordan Karas, Elizabeth La­ Joye. Jamie Lambeth. Brooke Lutz, Joey Lyons. Casey Miller. Katie Miller. Sarah Miles. Naomi Nicholson, Bethany Olson. Doug Sarver. Megan Schirmer. Adam Schultz, Tiffany Seymour. Kerith Sherwood, Katie Strouse. Becky Swiatek. Colleen Woods, Jeremy Workman and Eric Tracy. bids by Jan. 6 and have the bond sale Feb. 27. ' for vocational education (if the college ex­ pands in the future). "We have facilities in the county, public schools, the Department of Labor facility down at Pine Lake with an excellent pro­ gram that since they have changed from the Department of Education to Department of Labor they would love to join partnership with private institutions, expand their mis­ sion and serve more people." he said. Goebel added. "I would like to say first of all that I'm in total support of community colleges... I don't think its in the people’s or county's best interest to grant this at the exclusion of competition. "If we finance this project, it would be in our interest to discourage any competition." Goebel said, "unless we're going to finance intended. It’s what is affordable, and the thing that is affordable is the basic course offerings that we have here," said Fehsenfeld. Commissioner Tim Burd said he was op­ posed to the local KCC campus because "Lansing's not that far away. Battle Creek's not that far away. Part of the county is al­ ready paying millage to one (community college) north. This will be closer for a good percentage of them, but all we're saving people by spending $3 million is a 15­ minute drive," Burd said. He also seemed dissatisfied with KCCs financial statements for the past several years, but a KCC official described its finan­ cial condition as satisfactory, noting that the "losses’ Burd pointed to were due to exten­ sive capital improvements, including renovations. ”1 don't want to put any cold water on this project," said Prairieville Township Supervisor Lloyd Goyings, who also spoke at the meeting. But. be suggested investigat­ ing opportunities with the former State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Before voting against the resolution of in­ tent to support the KCC project. Robert Wenger said, "I'm opposed to it... We’re shutting the door on other institutions com­ ing into this county by us supporting one entity. We’re not that far from other institu­ tions... The four townships in the northwest comer arc already members of a community Miler Real Estate’s "Best Overall" prize winning entry in the 1994 Christmas parade was this winter scene. APPROVAL, continued The bonds will be sold on the strength of the credit of both the county and KCC. The Building Authority is a mechanism commonly used by the county to build pub­ lic facilities for public purposes. White said, such as the Southwest Barry County Sewer project and the Courts & Law Building in Hastings. The Building Authority would fi­ nance the project, enter into construction contracts, oversee the work and own the building until KCC pays for it. KCC hopes to occupy the Hastings cam­ pus building by Sept. 3. which means con­ struction would have to begin about March 25. Potential risks for the county in the KCC project were discussed at a special County Board meeting last Wednesday evening and attorneys and officials of both sides met be­ fore this week’s session to try to iron out problems that could arise. One issue concerns the property title of the KCC Hastings campus because the pur­ chase option agreement with the current landowners has a provision calling for the initial use of the property to be for educa­ tional purposes. County officials are concerned that if KCC would be unable to complete its financial obligatiocs and the land and facility reverted back to me county, the county would be restricteo in use of the land. Attorneys for both sides have said they don't foresee that as a problem in the future because use restriction is not permanent once the initial purpose has been fulfilled. The core issue is that because of state law KCC can’t lease a building for educational purposes for longer than five years and the bond repayment schedule is a 15-year com­ mitment. "We've gone around and around on this is­ sue and some of the things that we've pro­ posed is a five-year "rolling lease." White said. Fie explained that a five-year lease would be proposed to comply with the law. but that after each one-ycar period, the lease automatically would be extended for another year so that there always would be a four- to five-year lease in force. If KCC would ever terminate the rolling lease, the county would have a four year no­ tice that the lease arrangement would be sev­ ered. While said, giving the county four years to plan for the future use of that facil­ ity. "The college is receptive to that idea." he tract on the 95 acres and the other being the rolling lease. "We re amenable to a 15-year lease on the land if we are legally able to do it." Ohm said. "But at the present time we don't think we re legally able to do it, so we've pr-posed a rolling lease." It has also been proposed that KCC buy its own computers and furniture with funds that are not tied to the bond issue. Dr. Ohm is prepared to recommend that to his board. White said. Ohm said that if KCC purchases its own furniture and moveable equipment, it would reduce the bond issue by about $350,000 to $400,000 KCC also is willing to pledge its tuition and state aid revenue toward its credit for the project debt, but not its property lax revenue because the Hastings campus would be lo­ cated outside its community college taxing paying a 1.89 (mills) for< community col­ lege in that area. ; "I don't feel that it's right for me as a commissioner of that district... that I should ask the people to be held responsible in case of a default by KCC to pick up that otlxr cost," Wenger said. "I’m not opposed to higher education... We need vocational (training) and that s not what were addressing Ixrc at all," Wenger said. "...We've got brick and mortar in the county to take care of putting those classes in here without this expense... possible ex­ pense to the crxinty." Wenger said. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said for many years KCC has used existing buildings in the county to offer classes, but that the KCC program is growing past that. "I am in favor (of it)." Bailey said. "Tm percent of the registered voters in the county to place the issue on the ballot, he said. If the county takes action Dec. 28 to for­ mally proceed with the KCC project and a notice of referendum is published the follow­ ing day. the 45-day penod would expire Feb. not going to stand here and pretend there's no risk. There is risk. There’s risk in everything you do. You step out this door and you're taking a big risk. So, it's our job today to determine if we have enough limited risk to sufficiently and professionally give our intent of what we intend to do with KCC in a joint venture for a satellite campus." Commissioner Rod Goebel said "I'm re­ luctant to subsidize or finance any private enterprise that wants to become the sole source of anything in the county. If one community college is good and I have abso­ lutely no question of the fact that it is good, valuable, viable — it's going to be a suc­ cess, why not the possibility of a second college with a second mission? Bailey pointed out that the county's ven­ ture with KCC would not give KCC an ex­ clusive domain in the county, but does note that because KCC is the first to propose a satellite here so it initially is the sole com­ munity college. "This (KCC) business plan neglects voca­ tional education and as a skilled tradesman I recognize the value of that." said Goebel "1 cannot see committing the county to financ­ ing S3 million, in effect, forcing us to dis­ 12. KCC hopes to advertise for construction courage a competing institution with a dif­ ferent mission... There’s no provision here district. White explained that the project cost fig­ ure of $3.5 million is conservative to pro­ vide for a cushion, but that the bond issue will only borrow what is needed based on the bids. The proposed project timetable allows for a 45-day referendum period to allow for any citizen to circulate petitions calling for a county-wide vote to approve the bond issue before the project could get under way. Petitions must have the signatures of 10 Who Can Solve This Problem? Kiltht now. in son** *ch<M>l distort.* thin! grader* an* Ira min# him to »olvr this equation. And in -fl* wh«»l dislHrts nxlh grader* an* learning But tlien- an* still mnih* school distorts when M*nior* will nrvnr a diploma The college act would allow a college to lease sites for college buildings without re­ strictions. according to White's interpreta­ tion. so he has suggested having two sepa­ rate subleases, with one being a 15-year con- teens and children, and members are beginning to work in rehearsals. Director is Sally Fullerton and assistants are Carrie Roe, Ann Devroy. Luanna Furrow and Amy Gibson-Freeland. every other one and then that's not good pol­ icy. When the County Futuring Committee, a key supporter of the KCC project, look a random sampling survey which determined a desire for a community college to be located in the county, no school was designated by name. Ohm said. However, the survey re­ spondents' preference was overwhelmingly KCC. "There have been discussions in the past 10 years with other community col­ leges...and no one was willing to come for­ ward and take the step to go as far as we have been willing to go to join with you in this venture." Ohm said. John Fehsenfeld. a member of the Futuring Committee and retired Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent, said that Grand Rapids isn't interested in serving the rest of Barry County "unless we join with paying their tax base. "I hope that each of you look at the total good of this (KCC project) for the county." Fehsenfeld said. "It's (KCC's proposal) not costing the taxpayers one cent... The community college dries offer a fine trades center in Battle Creek. The futuring group looked at that and it's just too expensive to bring that technology here. But the technology is available to members of this community. And certainly with cooperation, our students would have the opportunity to avail themselves to it..There's no exclusion h-rre "We do need more educational opportuni­ ties for our students in the county. There's no doubt about that." Goyings said. LICENSE, continued from page I penalizing people who are honest enough to buy their licenses if overall enforcement isn’t in the picture. Commissioner Linda Watson had another way of looking at the matter. If you pay on time, you get a discount, she said. More important than the money issue is the fact that dog licenses are the only way to find out if a dog has been immunized against rabies, she said. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said last week that having a census budgeted should assure commissioners that enforce­ ment will be tackled next year. The proposed 1996 county board budget does include funds for at least a partial dog census and perhaps a countywide one. Pessimism that a successful census could be conducted was expressed by Commissioner Emmet Herrington who pointed out foiled attempts by other boards. PINCKNEY UU U AD* Saxons advance in Quiz Bowl The Hastings High School Quiz Bowl team of (from left) Lisa Reynolds. Phil Gole, Capt Aaron Schantz and John Paul DeWitt defated Pinckney in the second round of tournament play. It is the furthest any Saxon team has ever gone in the tourney The match will be shown on WKAR-TV in East Lansing. The group will resume action next month. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 7, 1995 , Letters from our readers,., Let’s not support Planned Parenthood’s agenda To The Editor I suspcci your readers expected a letter from me this week. after media attention toward a director of Planned Parenthood be­ ing in town last Friday. I went to that meeting of less than 20 in at­ tendance I sat back and listened to this gal share the "misconcepbofts of P.P." To the contrary opinion of this woman, abortion does happen throughout the entire nine months of pregnancy, and it is legal throughout our nation to kill an unborn child up to the day it is bom. Another point I’d like to dispute are the “low numbers" of abortions performed by P.P., in contrast to the figures shared at this meeting The director said only 15 percent of their focus al P.P. is on abortions. According to Ihe Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) 1994 Service Report for 1993. they performed 134.277 surgical abor­ tions at 66 affiliates. Thai's 2,034 per loca­ tion. or 170 per month And from 1983 to 1993. PP did over 1.23 million abortions in the U.S. This may well be only 15 percent of their agenda, but at $296 on average per -bortwin. we're talking a $31 million business they are profiting each year by tiling babies. What's more. P.P. Affiliates perform repeat abortions, i.e.. second, third or worse. Nationally, over 43 percent each year of their numbers are repeat abortions. This is totally at odds with the majority of Americans, who op­ pose using abortion as a method of birth con­ trol. including the two nice girls I sat by who are supporters of P.P. What these women shared with me about their idea of being pro-choice is that we don't have the right to tell a woman what she can or cannot do But on the other hand, they were not pro-abortion. I had agree. 1 don't want to be told what I can or cannot do as well, but this is where education and morals come in. One of the ladies wanted to read testimonies from the women who had had abortions, believing they were legitimate reasons behind them I think the numbers of annual repeal abortions tell a story all by themselves. And a defending doctor of a “partial-birth abortion" procedure for babies from 20 weeks (five months) through term said, “that half the babies he aborted by this procedure were perfectly healthy, and many that he described as “flawed" had conditions that This letter is being written to voice our con­ cerns with the proposed building of the new Moose compound across the mad from our home. We purchased our home (Hitside the city limits to avoid the characteristics and at­ mosphere of town How can we maintain the serene setting with a lodge/bar adjacent to our home? As far as we know, there is no noise or­ dinance in Hastings Township Who will come to the neighboring resident's aid when the band is playing loo loud at 11 o’clock at night? Renting the lodge and its facilities for weddings and parties on weekends will pose a severe inconvenience on our peace and solitude The size of the parking lot will have to allow for nighttime visibility. Such lights will shine directly in our front window along with the headlights of vehicles departing the facili­ ty. With an active bar. there will surely be related accidents and incidents near my home, which our family will have to reluctantly were compatible with long life. For example, nine of his listed partial birth abortions were performed because the baby had a cleft lip Dr. Pamela Smith staled at a subcommittee hearing, that “no doctor would employ the partial birth method of abortion in a situation where the mother's life was in danger hremw this carefully described procedure takes three days!" All in all. Planned Parenthood may have a few decent attributes worthy of our tax dollars and donations, but I think their actions sprak for themselves. The PPFA's October 1990 "Mission & Policy Statements" on page 7 in­ dicates that PPFA will not be satisfied until the government endorses an explicit commit­ ment to provide abortion to any woman or teenager who wants one at taxpayers' expense anywhere in the country . And that folks, is exactly what our presi­ dent. Bill Clinton, did in his first three days of office. The blood is on all of our hands. Joanna Haddix. President. Barry County Right to Life Hastings witness. As was the case when City Management procured Hastings Sanitary Services, no one was notified as to their intentions when pur­ chasing additional properties. Then, the citizens of Hastings found someone was trying to put a regional landfill in their back yard. Not one Moose Lodge member has con­ tacted us to ask our feelings about their pro­ posal. Not one Moose Lodge member asked if it would bother my family if their lodge/bar was across the road. This area is zoned for rural residential/agricultural purposes. Who will reim­ burse us for the loss of property value that will occur due to having a bar across the street when we try to sell our home? Why should the exception be made for a lodge with a liquor license? The points in this letter need to be carefully considered when this proposal goes before the Planning/Zoning Board Dec. 11. Sincerely. Tim and Julie Power Hastings Dog killer broke a lot of hearts To The Editor. This letter is about a man who lives bet­ ween Head Lake and Pine Lake, and who saw fit to take the life of a beautiful full-blooded golden retreiver. This friendly dog was loved and cherished by a whole family, including five children, ages 2. 9. 12, 17 and 18. This was a dog who was there to comfort many tears and listen to all. a real friend. I wonder if this person even thought about how many hearts he was breaking (little and big) that day he purposely and knowingly shot this dog three times for bathrooming in his yard. • I hope this man has Might about it. as it was done just before thanksgiving and Christmas, to five kids. Sis Purdum Hastings Holiday home tour was big success The Hastings Middle School wrestling team recently attended a multi-school tournament at Gull Lake High School. This was a long day for our team. They were at school ready to board the bus at 6:45 a.m. and the tournament didn't finish until 6:30 p.m. These kids should be commended not only for their outstanding performance on the mat. but also for their wonderful conduct off the mat Hastings had one of the largest teams at the tournament. One would think with so many kids and only two coaches, things would get out of hand, but that certainly was not the case. There were some unfortunate episodes of fights in the hall outside the gym and even in the bleachers, but none of these incidents in­ volved the kids from Hastings. It certainly made me proud as a parent of a Hastings Mid­ dle School wrestler to sec our team behave with dignity and respect for those around them. Hals off to their coaches. Mr Goggins and Mr Brighton, who expect the best from our kids and for the most part get it Each of our kids, whether they won or lost, did so with grace and good sportsmanship and that cer- xtaft ♦»i«y fraamw ——4 y fl i I VU rA tainly is a credit to their coaches. It’s not hard to spot the Hastings coaches at these meets, they 're the ones who look and act like the professionals they arc What good role models for our youngsters! I never dreamed when 1 agreed to let my son join the team that he was going to learn so much more than just how to wrestle well Congratulations to the Hastings Middle School wrestling team and their coaches for a wonderful start to their 1995-96 season. Keep up the good work! B J. Jacobs Hastings Consider the whole county To ’The Editor 1 recently attended a meeting of the Barry County Commissioners. During the delibera­ tions comments were made regarding the needs of individual districts, ignoring the needs of the total country. 1 know the individual commissioners are elected by their constituents. But they are elected to the County Board of Commis­ sioners in order to provide the best services to the whole county I encourage the commissioners to consider the total needs of the county as they discuss in­ dividual issues. John R Fehsenfeld Hastings Recently, the Barry County unit of the American Cancer Society held a holiday home tour. *_ It was a great success and a special tribute is in order to the Hastings presses for their super coverage prior to the event! Without this publicity the project would not have succeed­ ed as well. The tour netted the society $2,089.29. These profits help provide Barry County with such services as cancer information, guidance, home care items, transportation, breast care visitation and support groups. A portion of this income also goes into research for a cure. Any request for assistance or information can be made by calling 945-4107. This letter would not be complete if it didn't acknowledge the backbone of the tour., the homes of Richard and Karen Heath. Peter and Renna deJager. Mike and Linda Miller. Linda Watson, Jeff and Sue French. Kent and Janet Keller and the Barry County Commissioners (Court and Law Building) These people deserve a "blue ribbon" for their participation, efforts and time. Without them, there would not have been a tour. This was an event that had the entire com­ munity support, both business and non­ busmess groups, and it was tremendous cooperation' They and all those who purchas­ ed a ticket are to be praised. Shirley Rugg Barry County A.C.S. Board Member Home Tour Committee Member HashngsBaNNER aspects to positive and contribute quality which will last for generations to come Kay Trantham Aunt Ellen's Attic Delton Lodge threatens country living We are writing this letter to bring attention to the request for a special use permit by the Hastings Moose Lodge No. 628 to buld a lodge with liquor license in our neighborhood. The proposed site is on M-43 just south of Coats Grove Road We find it presumptious of the Moose to purchase the property and then ask for the special use permit. If the Moose is indeed a family-oriented community service organization, why did they not do an interest survey of the neighbors of the proposed site? Are we expected to ac­ cept a lodge/bar being built in our neighborhood and not respond without deep felt emotion? We think not’ The future value of our property and ability to sell will be diminished because of the noise/bar. We foresee a significant increase in traffic, along with a higher number of alcohol related offenses. M-43 is already a heavily traveled highway with heavy trucks going in and out of the landfill constantly. Do we need people pulling out onto M-43 under the in­ fluence of alcohol9 Hastings Township does not currently have a noise ordinance. We can attest to the fact that noise carries too well across the hollow/stream that runs along our property. Are we expected to be subjected to weekend after weekend of noise from wedding recep­ tions. bands, etc.? Moat of all. the aesthetic value of our pro­ perty will be affected. We will no longer be able to leave our windows open in the summer to listen to the rushing water of the stream. We will not be able to enjoy playing with our daughter in our back yard, sitting at our picnic table, or relaxing in the hammock, as most lodge activities take place in the evening or on weekends. . For the most part, the general vicinity is a lake and stream-type setting with lots of wildlife populating the area. Placing a club/bar in the middle of this setting is not harmonoious with the existing character of the area. The people who chose to live in this area did so because they appreciate nature and like to live quietly? They do not want to hear an in­ crease of traffice noise, and loud music in their homes at night. Dave and Teresa Howell Hastings U.S.Sonate The Detroit Lions have won four ir a row and just might make the playoffs again after yet another slow start What do you think should happen to head coach Wayne Fontes at the end of this season? nwtiw Banner, me. A DMMon of J-Ad Graphics inc 1962 N Broadway Hasting*. Ml 490580602 (616)9489554 Staphan Jacobs Treasurer Fradartc Jacobs Socrstary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) E lai no Gilbert (Assittant Editor) Karen Mauck Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Cindy Smith Sharon Milier Jtm Jensen MandyMabel • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciassftiad ads accepted Monday through FndayBam to 5 30 p m . Saturday 8» am -Noon Scott Ommor. Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription tater |15 pet year in Barry County |17 per year in adjoining counties 520 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hasting*. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) *" . Spancar Abraham, Rapubllcar . 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400 State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. What about Lions coach’s future? Demoted to the interests of Ram County Since 1856 Published by beautiful of the flowering cabbages was pulled out by iLs roots and replanted four different times before someone completely removed H and could be classified as missing in action. This has all brought to mind one very im­ portant factor The beautification of small communities, or any community lor that mat­ ter. cannot be accomplished through external (actors The true improvement must first take place from within. Obviously, until we are able to face up to and work * ith community problems and find suitable resolutions, we are ignoring the hard work and effort that goes into real community improvement I have found the painting and the planting are eas> compared to working together as individual concerned citizens whose responsibility it is to change negative Know Your Legislators: To The Editor Middle School wrestlers impressive To The Editor Several months ago. our community businesses started an association to generate communication and improvements within our rural area. One of the topics brought forw ard in discus­ sion was the beautification efforts of Delton. Many ideas were discussed, namely: refur­ bishing of the downtown area, planting of flowers and general clean-up efforts; all meant to increase positive attitude and physical appearance There arc many other surrounding areas. I am sure, which attempt the same types of basic renovations. We are not alone in our efforts Last year, we had planted flowers only to sec our flower barrels rolled down the middle of M-43. However, deciding to try again, we planted flowers in our storefront and filled the flower barrels with beautiful flowering cab­ bages (meant to bloom most of the winter), given to us by one of our favorite customers. Within one week, the flowers in the storefront area were trampled and destroyed. The most To The Editor New Moose Lodge raises questions To The Editor. Beautification can have its problems To The Editor: Brandon Teaicer, Hasdais: Desais O’Mara, Hastings: PM Castright, Hastings: "I think that if he makes the playoffs, his contract should be renew­ ed for oext season, but if he gets off to s bad start, they should fire him." “1 think they should leave that up to his boss. William Clay Ford." "I think that they ought to try somebody else (as coach).” "They should get rid of Mm. He's had too much talent to be fighting for a playoff spot at this time of year." 1 think he ought to stay. He's a motivator, and you've got to give himn that." . �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 7, 1995 — Page 5 Hastings students business ‘wizards’ FINANCIAL T.Q fmihrd b> Mark D. ChristenMn of Edward D. Jonas & Consider taxes in your financial plan Did you have a capital gam in 1995? If so. you should know about the tax effects of capita] gains. Long-term capital gams (on securities held more than a year) are taxed at a maximum of 28 percent Short-term gams, on the other hand, are taxed al the same rate as your or­ dinary income. Here are a few suggestions to help minimize those taxes Tip Number I: If you had reportable capital gams during 1995. you might consider taking possible losses prior to year's end. Because losses can be matched to gams, they might lessen or possibly eliminate an other­ wise taxable gain Tip Number 2: You may deduct up to $3,000 in capital losses from ordinary income in any one year. If losses exceed that amount, carry the unused portion forward to future Tip Number 3: Often, a taxpayer sells a security to establish a tax loss with the inten lion of replacing that same security This can be an excellent lax maneuver if you are careful not to be caught by the IRS "wash sale" rule A wash sale occurs when you replace a security with the same, or nearly identical, security within 30 days before or after the loss sale Tip Number 4: Don't forget broker costs when calculating the cost basis, or total cost, of your secunties. Commissions and other fees paid on purchases or sales can reduce your capital gam or increase your loss. Tip Number 5: When selling securities, be sure to identify which shares you want sold. Because shares are often purchased at dif­ ferent times and prices, you can cut your capital gains tax liability by selling the most ------------------------------------------------------------ \ Letters to the Editor, continued Higher speed limit will cost lives I • To The Editor: With the recent repeal of federally imposed maximum speed limits, lawmakers across the 'nation are faced with making important deci­ sions that will directly affect loss of lives on their respective highways. i As law enforcement professionals, we will fee dealing first-hand with the results of those • decisions. 1 am hopeful that, unlike some ■stales, our Michigan Legislature will take a responsible and deliberate approach in deter­ mining the best course of action for our citizens. • Traffic lav s are designed to facilitate traffic flow in a sale and expeditious manner. Setting safe and reasonable speed limits is no exception. Prior to the energy speed law that went into effect in 1973. speed limits were not arbitrari­ ly set. The responsibility to set speed limits was then, and still is. clearly defined by our state law. 1 Speeds are determined by using longestablished engineering principles by qualified professionals that take into account a number of factors, such as road design, traffic congestion, and other variables. However, the energy speed law took away the ability of in­ dividual states to make these determinations Removing the federal restrictions now returns the ability to the states to make prudent deci­ sions on establishing safe and realistic speed limits that arc appropriate for specific locations It is ironic that at a time when traffic fatalities arc up and we arc seeking measures to reduce these senseless deaths, there is sud denly a flurry of activity to increase speed limits that will result in additional loss of lives iof Michigan highways. Il is a well-known consequence that increased speeds increase the seventy of crashes and resulting injuries and deaths I In fact, a study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute found that fatalities increased by 28 percent when freeway speed limits in rural areas were raised from 55 to 65 mph in 1988 A primary safety belt law. which has been proven to save lives, should surely receive a priority con •ideration before a law that has been shown to cost lives 1 I urge our legislators to move slowly, and cautiously on ths speed limit issue, particular­ ly when considering an increase to 70 mph. as done this week in the Senate Transportation Committee The Michigan Department of Police has gone on record in support of raising freeway speed limits to 65 mph on ap^ proximately 258 miles of urban freeway s that (he Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has reported are designed for this in­ creased speed • However, according to the MDOT. approx pnately 175 of our 433 miles of freeways designated as urban cannot be safely traveled at speeds in excess of 55 mph We strongly oppose any move to allow speed limits to be increased on roadways not designed lor these higher speeds ; There is a myriad of information supported by extensive studies that should be con>idered Protecting lives on Michigan's highways must always be our first Consideration Col. Michael D Robinson Director. Michigan Slate Police expensive shares first. Tip Number 6: Keep a record of your mutual fund direct purchases and any reinvestment of dividends and gains. This is always included on your year-end mutual fund statement or supplemental investment activity page of your consolidated 1099 form Remember, these reinvestments are taxed in the vear ihrv are nawi and arc added to vour cost basis. Don't pay double taxes on reinvested gains and dividends when you sell. Tip Number 7: Find a trusted professional who will lake time to explain these and other tax pitfalls. Before investing, consider future tax implications. Then, take full advantage of current tax laws. These few suggestions will not make you a tax expert. They should, however, bring up enough questions so that you will consider taxes in your financial plan. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are fromi the pre­ vious week. Close Change AT&T 67 Ameritech 56 Anheuser-Busch 65V, 52V, Chrysler CMS Energy 27V, Coca Cola 77V, 72V, Dow Chemical Exxon 797, Family Dollar 15'/, Ford 29'/, General Motors 51 TCF Financial 32'6 Hastings Mfg. 227, IBM 95V, JCPenney 47’6 Johnson & Johnson 89V, Kmart 8 Kellogg Company 78'6 McDonald's 457, 38V, Sears Southeast Mluh. Gas 177, Spartan Motors 11 Upjohn 37V, Gold 387.15 Silver 5.26 Dow Jones 5177.45 Volume 437,000,000 — +’/, —1 + »/, + •/, +2 + 2'/, + V, —’/, + ’/, + 2V, ■xisr +v. —1’6 —'/. + 4V, + V» + 1V, +1 —’6 + ’/• Hastings business students, under the guidance of instructors Elben Black and Pat Purgicl. participated in a competitive event called "Wizards of Wall Street" sponsored by Davcnpon College. The panicipants included students Dana Angeletti. Anthony Bolthouse. Emily Dipen. Lisa Gardner. Martha Gibbons. Richard Holzmuller. Colleen Loftus. Kristen Norris. Eric Soya. Derek Velte. Darcy Welton. Wendi Wilson and Melanec Tossava. Competitors are divided into teams representing the senior management of com­ peting companies in a particular industry, in this case jeans. Each teun selects a name and develops a mission statement. They then make decisions affecting their stock prices, profits and business ethics The students learn how a business operates and work as a team to reach their company goals Students are told that the total market is af­ fected by general economic conditions, total marketing expenditures, research and development expenditures, and production engineering decisions. The potential share of the market for each firm is a function of the relationship of its decisions to those of its competitors. Barry Twp. Clerk retires by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Barry Township Clerk Lois Bromley has retired after 17 years of service. Supervisor William W'ooer has high praise for Bromley and her work. Wooer was appointed supervisor in 1975. and recruited Bromley to run for clerk in 1976. "I asked her to run. as I remember," Wooer said. "I talked to her and asked her to get her petitions in and run for clerk." She won election, and has continued to win re-election since, as has Wooer. "She was a very good clerk; a dandy person to work with. She is very knowledgeable of the area, the people and the work that was required as a clerk." he said. He attributed her talent for organization to the fact that she bad previous work experience as a secretary. Part of her responsibilities were handling all elections, which she did very well, he added. "She likes people and works very well with them." he said. Bromley is retiring for health reasons. Her deputy. Deb Perry, was appointed clerk effective Dec. 1 to fill out Bromley’s term, which runs until after the general election in November 1996. —'It +2 — 1.80 + .02 + 99.35 Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting... BANNER CLASSIFIED! HELP WANTED ■ BRANCH COORDINATOR ■j j Thomapplc Valley Community Credit Union, a small progressive financial institution serving all persons living or working in Barry County, is seeking qualified : applicants for the position of Branch Coordinator for our Delton branch office. , The ideal applicant needs to possess supervisory skills, computer knowledge, and teller and cash handling capabilities. We are looking for someone who can also project a positive and professional public image, and is able to take charge and work independently. The Branch Coordinator position is full time with benefits. Qualified and interested applicants may send a resume with salary requirements to: TVCCU ATTN: Asst. Mgr. P.O. Box 289 Hastings. Ml 49058 ♦ 4 : Seminars for Start-Up : : and Small Businesses j A series of seminars has been developed by the Barry/Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission (JEDC) and the Kalamazoo College Small Business Development Center to help those who are planning to start a small business and those who are presently operating small businesses to be successful. I £ ♦ * -a ♦ The seminar schedule is as follows: December 13...Tax Reporting and Bookkeeping January 10...Development of Business and Financial Plans January 24...Marketing Options and Techniques February 14...Cost Control Options and Techniques * ♦ * « ♦ « The seminars will be held at the Barry County Courts and Law ♦ Building Meeting Room at 220 West Court St . Hastings. From 8:30 J a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration fees are $15.00 per seminar or S50.00 * « ♦ for al) four seminars in advance. Cost at the door is $20.00 per seminar. Registrations are due one week in advance of each seminar. Send your registration and make out your check payable to the JEDC. 1035 E. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Phone: 616-948-1896. * * * REGISTRATION FORM * ♦ ♦ ♦ « ♦ ♦ ♦ « ♦ ♦ J ♦ ♦ ♦ _________________________________________________________________________ * ♦ NAME ♦ COMPANY _____________________________________________________________________ ♦ ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________ RHONE _ ______________________________________________________________________ ♦ * St « ♦ ♦ LEGAL NOTICE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING *♦*♦♦*★★*★♦*♦★★*★**★*♦★**♦♦♦***★*♦★*★♦* November 20. 1995 Common Council m«t in Spoool Sassron ot the Ameocon Lsgion Holl. 325 S. Church St.. Hotting*. Michigan, at 7 00 pm Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll coll were members Hawkms. Jo»per»e Gray. Bleom Campbell. May. 2. Moved by Hawkins. supported by Moy that the excuse of Councilperion Brower and White be op proved. Yea* All. Abaent Three. Carried. 3 Pledge to flog 4. Mayor Gray Hated that this wo* a special meeting to appoint a member to the Zoning Board of Appeal* and a public hearing for public input in the Facility Property Evaluation and Master Plan. 5. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Bleom that Herm Bottcher bo appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals effective immediately. He replace* Fred Markle who has moved from the City and fill out hi* term. Yeos: All. Absent: Three. Carried. 6. Representatives from M.C. Smith and Associate*. Jim DeWilde and Don Smalligan were present. Don updated those present on what has token place to date. Their first step involved inter­ view* with City Hall and City Administration. Police Department. Fire Depcrtment. Library and Public Work* and compile the fact finding informa­ tion and develop strategic alternatives. Develop priorities on more urgent needs and decide whether to renovate or relocate. He showed mop displays with five site* that were being focused on. One map wot of the city a* a »yhole and then five site* blown up. including City Holl. Fire Station. Old and New Water Plant. Library and Incubator Building site. They will do site and building analysis and narrow it down to a final master plan with a 20-25 year projection City Monoger Penrod stated this was to be on open forum ond was for fact finding to get ideas on services provided now and will then prioritize them. They are looking for ideas from the public ond will be sending a sheet around for those who would be willing to servo on a leak force. The task force will meet with the engineers ond go over information. . Councilman Jasperse soid it would be helpful to know where all the city property is on the maps, such o* property on Starr School Rood. City Dump ond WWTP Manager Penrod soid these could be included on the study or shaded in but they were concentrating on the downtown area. Councilman Campbell felt the DPW garage could be relocated on the edge of town, such as Starr School Rood, but the Fire and Police needed to be in the downtown area. Jim DeWilde stated that they didn't wont to be specific but just get ideas for different facilities and departments. He asked if the municipal facilities should be in the downtown area in walk­ ing distance to other facilities? Peg Peuroch. 714 W Green felt the City Ad­ ministration and Library should be in the downtown and easy to find. Might consider a children's library and on adult library. Barbara Schondelmayer. Librarian said a large portion of their users ore school kids and they need to be centrally located. The schools have not kept up on their library for the post 10 years so kids ore a heavy user. Tim Sleevi from Kellogg Community College stated that their facility will not have a library and location and parking are important. Mary Lou Gray felt the Administration and Library should be in the downtown Peg Peuroch felt it was important to recycle buildings not just tear down existing ones. She referred to the present library which was the old post office, and City Holl which was Hastings Mutual Councilman Moy stated that there ore limita­ tion* on what con go into the present buildings due to upgrading needed for computer* etc. Foss White wanted to see the Police and Fire where they have good access onto mom avenues for good response time. Don Smalligan. M.C. Smith said the present Fire Depcrtment is m a good location Possibly a Police Deportment could be incorporated into it. He ask­ ed what the definition of the downtown area was. Campbell said the fire destnet for the downtown was Mill Street to Center Street and Boltwood to Broadway Jasperse *oid the south end could be widened to Green Herm Bottcher — Library and City Holl downtown Peg Peuroch did not feel it was important to have everything m one facility but Library and Ad­ ministration should be downtown Mary Lou Gray — Fire and Police Department under one roof with good access She suggested taking o look at Milon and Fremont Roger Cans mentioned that there were only two ways to get to the North side of town City Manager. Penrod said the relationship bet ween deportment! ■* also something to consider Need to look at ho» information is pasted bet ween department* City Holl and Police through parking tickets Bottcher asked rf having faxes and computer* eliminated the need to be close Don Smalligan. M C Smith stated that staff felt City Hall and Police should be close lor security There are also other facilities that could be shared if put together such a* breokrooms. etc. The DPW hod no connection to other departments at all. Councilman Moy favored a larger facility for lower overhead maintenance and heating. This could free up valuable property for community development to increase tax roll* Old facilities are hard to heat and keep up Do we wont beauty or economics All facilities have outgrown their space now Eixobeth Forbes slated that if all services were under one building there might be staff that could be shored Councilman Hawkins said buildings get obsolete and we must plan ahead for future development DeWilde asked if to renovate or go with new construction Any change* to present building will fall under ADA occe**ibihty Need to consider if there is a significance m saving or renovating ex­ isting building* Fo*s White commented on multi floor* which would require elevators ore very expensive to put in and maintain Need to take a hard look at cost City Manager Penrod said if the City upgrade* present building* it will be necesory to hove access to upper floor* Foss White also said if the City hires o handicap person they must have accessible facilities, not just if they renovate Peg Peuroch felt the present City Holl. Library and old Water Works Building were gems. She would rather see the City move out ond let other* use rhe building then to remove them. She sold not to just look ot the bottom dollar but at preservation Debra Dorcy. 335 W. Apple, asked if there were any projection* on how much acreage is needed DeWilde said that is the next step after this one Councilman Jasperse wonted to know the cost of options. DeWilde said options will have a price tog. Penrod sold to not pin it oil on costs. Councilman May said to pick one or two options and priori ize Police Deportment al the top. Councilman Campbell was opposed to levying milage for new facilities. Combine facilities of Fire and Police. There is money available without costing citizens Hove the Municipal League find out what is out there. City Monoger Penrod said that wo* beyond the scope of this study. He wo* nol aware of ony such money available. Penrod stated that if council believe* the con centration should be first ond foremost on the Police Department, then that's whot we'll do. Thon build on over the next few years ond fry to fmance. Herm Bottcher suggested combining police ond fire ond keep City Hall separate. Library should not be a port of City Hall. He did not want to see the Librorywith other facilities. He asked M.C. Smith to give their view*. DeWilde said the Police Department* seem* to bo the most Important need. Monoger Penrod asked if there wo* a need for public facilities. Bonnie Ballenger stated there is no facility for service dubs to moot. Even If they have to pay rent. DeWilde asked If the municipal plan should in­ corporate more of o community center ond be port of this project. Elizabeth Forbes. Coble Access member said they Bod o budget to provide equipment but no place to put it. Need a studio. Foss White sold coblo access facilities ore in multi room* ond could be added later. Originally this study wo* to take core of City department pro­ blems first and that adding community needs could come loter. Don Smalligan. M.C. Smith asked when pro­ blems should bo dealt with. Should study focus on City owned property or expand review of other properties Councilman May said to look ot other proper­ ties. That was more feasible thon whot we have now. City Monoger Penrod said there is o need to identify areas. Peg Peuroch felt land, outside of city owned, needed to be part of the first step, even if it is not io be used for 10-20 years Start with the first step of the Police Deportment ond grow on It. Don Smalligon — consensu* seem* to be to stay south of the river. Fire Deportment area could be used to utilize the river access making it mow ac­ cessible to the public — walk way/pork. A municipal complex could open up the river. Councilman Campbell said we now have Tyden Park but cannot hove any commercial in them. Jeff Mon stield suggested the river front from Michigan to Tyden Poik ond making it into a river walkway ond this should be looked at in the 10-15 year plan Councilman Jasperse needed a dear idea of the cost for a river walk os separate item. He did nol feel there wo* a great demand for that. Count I mon Campbell — Courthouse needs more facilities and parking. They might be in­ terested in City Hall comer or KCC. Borb Schondelmayer. Librarian said that the commercial in the downtown is also affected. Pen­ ney's ond True Value would like more room ond under one roof DeWilde said if the city build.ngs were mode available, somec-e would utilize them Smalligon said that other sites were put on the fable, such os the dump property, and was not a good place for a City facility. Could a community room be al the Arts Council Building, or DPW site if relocated? ADA — How important is this? A big port. Councilman Jasperse said it wo* nol a goal to make City Hall more accessible in the next 10 year* unless renovoted Peg Peuroch — Public Work* location on Court is o waste of Iond for Hie goroge Mayor Gray stated that is wo* a MUSTFA site ond was under cleanup. DeWilde said that if a complex for all facilities is wanted, there is not a site big enough for a whole complex. He would need to know how much room ■s needed for eoch ond parking need*. The next step is to moke o decision on what is needed and where to put the sites in downtown and renovation V* new construction ond cost Don Smalligon at the January meeting will take the DPW and show the Fire ond Police Deportment sites placed on the different site* Penrod soid on outsider said with the growth in Rutland Township may change where the downtown will be in 25 years Think about locating municipal facilities in the future. Mayor Gray did not see ony growth beyond the city limits in Hostings or Rutland Township other thon water ond sewer service* ond a 425 agree­ ment. She did not see the corporate boundaries expanding. Manager Penrod felt the college would have on impact on the City. How strongly is council commit ted to downtown. Very. Mayor Gray asked when council wonted io set another follow up meeting. City Monoger asked II they wonted it now or in January. The first meeting m January was selected Councilman Jasperse suggested taking time out­ side of the regular meeting. Don Smalligon was in favor ol having it In January. 7 Moved by Compbell, supported by Jasperse to hold the next Property Evaluation meeting on January 15. 1996. Yeos All. Absent Three. Carried. 8 Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy to ad journ at 8:45 p.m. Rood ond approved Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (12/7) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 7, 1995 Marissa Sue Martin Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings BANNER cat.945-9554 HASTINGS - Marissa Sue Martin. 4 months old, of Hastings, passed away on Thursday December 1, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on July 9,1995 in Hastings, the daughter of Brent A. Martin and Sara L. Harwood She is survived by her parents of Hastings; sister, Tabitha Harwood at home; maternal grandfather, Dennis C. Harwood and Joy Whipple of Nashville; paternal grandparents. Ray and Karen Sue Callighan of Portage; several aunts, uncles, cousins. Funeral Services were held on Monday December 4, 1995 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Michael Gibson officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery Baby Land. Memorial coniribuiions may be made to the Charity of One's Choice Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home m Hastings. at the Church of Vour Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 Wen Pa*i*x Susan Trim badge (616) 945-9392 Sunday Schoo! !0 a.m. Worship II am. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Bo* 63. Ha*iin<*. Ml 49058 ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E Bond Si (Hasi.ng* Church o( G»xl budding). 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Pra*cr 2nd and 4Ui Sunday* 1928 prayer bool med at all services For more infor­ mation call 948 9327 or Re* Deacon David Huslwick al 948-2101. Si Andrew's is a pan of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rood. Dowling. Ml 49050 Paitor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11 am . Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6 00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 700 p.m Awaaa Program (3 year* old through 6th grade) Wednesday* 6:30-8 p.m Teen Center. 7th-12th grades. Saturday. 7-9:30 p m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Faths. Charles Fiaher. Pastor Saturday Maae 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Maaaes 800 a m and 11:15 am.; Confession* Saturday 4 00-4 30 INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address —1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. MI 49058 > meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jnn Sandusk* Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 a. a*.. Bible School. 10:30 am.. Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m. _. itn — *nocne - - n.ul. ...। * weunesaay. rnr»ie ituoy Call far kentxm - 623-3110. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Psaior Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 900 a.m. and 10:45 a-ri. Sunday Children* church Tuesday prayer and share time 30 a m Wednesds* evening service 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p.m also Nursery available (or all services Bang the whole family FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Wootflawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R. Barren. Asst Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m . Chases for all ages; 11 00 a.m. Morning Worshio Service. Jr. Church up to. 4th Grade. 600. Evening Service Wednesday 6 30 A wane Clubs. 700 p.m.. Teens is Houseman Hall. 700 p m .. Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p m . Adult Choir practice CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Brood •ay Randal! Hartman Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Service; 6.00 p m. Even mg Service. Wednesday 7 00 pm Services for Adult*. Teens and Children ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p m weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mas* 1000 am — 1928 Book of Common Prayer HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Scale Rond. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p m. Wednesday activity* 7 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Minutnes or Teen Bible Qua (^a 13-19). Adult Bible Study No age limit* WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4187 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nag. 9:30 a m Sunday School. Church Service 10 30 Youth meeting Wednesday. 6 00 p.m at the church Bring sack lunch FREEPORT C HURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. Vernon L Macy, in­ terim pastor. (616) 948-4276 Sun day services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Morning Worship II a.m . Prayer Service Thursda: 7 p.m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 1000 a m . Wor ■M> 1100 a.m.. Evening Service at 6: 00pm; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. BARRY CO. CHLKcH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan A*w. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser sices: Bible Claeses 10 a m . Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Munster Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on video* in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services Sunday. 900 a.m. and HOOa m . Sunday School. 9 45 am 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p m io 800 pm Bible Study. Wednesday*. 3; 15 p.m al Defares Gasper*. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month uniil fur ther notice Call Mr Stephen Lewi* at 945 5365. NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St Rone Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Maas 9 30 a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valle* High School Pastor Doo Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time Bcfixe the Service Nursery , children * ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training The Church Page is Paid ior by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings snd Lsks Odssss WRCN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FUXFAB IMCORPORATW of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THS HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions'' — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan [ HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Craig Stapert. Music Coordinator and Organist Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator io all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m.. Worship 1100 a m - with child care for infants and toddler* thro age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thro 8; Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m WEDNESDAYS: Fami ly Church Night — Prepared light meal 6:00 p.m.. Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m.; First Wednesday of month is Game Ntght for all age* THURSDAY Children's Choir 4:00 p.m.; Youth Handbells 4:30 p.m.; Adult Hand bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 17 — Musical Advent and Christ ma* Service with Adult and Children's Vocal Choirs. Adult and Youth Handbell Choir*, ensembles, coog regal tonal hymns and orga*i Wednesday. Dec. 20 — Prepa’ed dinner with freewill offering o 30 p.m.. followed by CKistmas Pageant. "Isaiah's Suprriae.” HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, M-37 south at M-79 Lawrence Hubley. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Count, choir director. Sun­ day morning. 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning wor­ ship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship. Youth Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m Nursery for all services Prayer meeting. 7:30 p.m Wednesday GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. I mile East at Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945 922’ Sunday Services 9 45 a m . Bible classes for all ages. 10:40 a m Morning Worship; 5:30 p.m. Youth Meeting with "Youth With a Message 945-9224; 6:30 p m Bible Study for all Thursday. 7:30 p.m Prayer and Bible Study — Sharing Your Faith GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E Sorth St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Dec 10 8 00 and 10 45 a m Holy Communion. 9:30 Sunday School. b 00 Christmas Program Thur* day. Dec 7 — 7:00 Adventurer*. 7 30 Adult Choir. 8 00 AA. 8:30 Staff Supp Comm Saturday. Dec 9 - 100 Christmas Practice. 8 00 NA Monday. Dec II - 7:00 Stewardship Comm . Women of Faith Tuesday. Dec 12 — 7:00 Stephen Supp Super* Wednes­ day. Dec 13 - 10:00 Wordwat cher*. 6:00 Supper. 7:00 Vesper* HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Educat ion Becky Oexler. ProgramYouth Director Thursday. Dec 7 — 3-00-3 30 pm Giris' Cadette Choir. 3 30-5:30 p m Children's Musical Dress Rehearsal. 7 00 m Church Life Comnuner Friday. Dec 8 — 6 00 p m Mender* Din ner and Program. Saturday. Dec 2 - 8 30-10 30 a m Children * Musical Dres* Rehearsal. 7 30 p m Concern Group t' Sunday. Dec 10 — 8 30 a.m Choir Rehear sal, 9 3G am and 11:00am Mor­ ning Worship (9 30 service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided for tx«h *er vices. 9 50 a m Church School for all age*. 10 30 am "Coffee Hour" m the Dining Room. 11 20 a m Children's Church. NO YOUTH FELLOWSHIP MEETINGS Monday De* II 12 00 Noon Krwani* Luncheon. 7 30 p m Session Meets Tuesday. De* 12 - 6 00 p m Stephen Minister* Christmas potlixk 7 00 p m Circle W Lounge Wedne* day. Dec 13 — 7 00 pm Choir Rehearsal Jane Y. Smith HASTINGS - Ida May Nelson, 77, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Wednesday November 29, 1995 at TenderCare in Hastings. She was born on March 19,1918 in Bath, the daughter of Elmer and Julia (Florence) (Brown) Hobert. She attended school in New York and moved to Grand Rapids in 1951 and Hastings 6 months igo. Mis. Nelson was a member of Eagles Lodge and New Life Assembly. Surviving are five daughters, Florence Alien of Woodland, Teresa Escorbar of Grand Rapids, Carman Gibson of Tennessee. Virginia Nelson of Hastings, Gypsy Waters of Grand Rapids; Five sons, Joseph Hammer of New Jersey, Robert Hammer of New Jersey, Paul Hammer of New Jersey, Kenneth Hammer of Grand Rapids, Robert Nelson Jr. of Hastings; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Howard (Bud) Hobert Sr. of Wood­ land; sisters, ''era VanTassel cf New York and Grace Boulter of Plainwell. Graveside Services were held on Friday December 1, 1995 a; Warner Cemetery Stoney Point with Pastor Dan Gaybill officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner Stale Rd . and Bollwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Re* Donald Brail. Associate Pastor. Re* Tod Clark. Youth Pastor Sunday 10 am Sunday School. II a.m. Morning Worship. 6 p.m Evening activities Wednesday 7 p.m. — share groups in various home* Contact church office for info on these Prayer and Bible study al the church HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948 2667 Sends* School 10 am . Sunday Monting Worship Ham. Sunday Evening Ser*ice 6 pm . Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. Homemade peanut brittle now a* ailabte Ida May Nelson| KENTWOOD - Jane Y. Smith. 82. of Kent­ wood and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Friday December 1. 1995 at her residence She was preceded in death by her husband. Willard F. Smith. Surviving are her children, William F. and Marcie Smith of Clearwater, Flonda. Valerie and Robert Fisher of Marietta, Georgia; Five grandsons, Mark and Scott Smith. Andrew. Benjamin and Christopher Fisher; a nephew. William H. (Erika) Paulson of Muskegon. Memorial Services were held on Monday December 4, 1995 at Ofield, Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service in Kentwood with Reverend Marc Stewart of Park Congregation­ al Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Ofield, Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Services in Kentwood. Earl Bristol DOWLING - Earl Bristol. 99. of Dowling, passed away on Wednesday December 6,1995 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Theresa L. Belson | Johnme Ray Eldridge | IONIA - Johnnie Ray Eldridge, 31, of Ionia, passed away on Saturday December 2,1995 at nis residence. He was born on August 14, 1963 in Lake Odessa, the son of Lyle and Uusurulla Earl Eldridge. He attended Lakewood High School. Surviving are two daughters, Danyel Everett and Erin Eldridge both of Clarksville; father, Lyle of Ionia; two brothers, Steven Eldridge of Ionia and Jerry Eldridge of Lake Odessa; one sister, Tammy Scheidt of Lake Odessa; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday December 5,1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. I Brian Donald Neeley| HOMER - Brian Donald Neeley, 23, of Homer, passed away on Friday, December 1, 1995. He W8i born on March 31, 1967 in Skokie, Illinois, the son of Barry and Helen (Fry) Neeley. He has lived the majority of his life in this area, attending Marshall Public Schools. He married the former Monnie Sue Freeman on June 30, 1989 in Battle Creek. Mr. Neeley has been employed for the last 4-1/2 years at Rennco Inc. in Homer. He was an avid outdoors man and enjoyed hunting and Fishing. He also enjoyed collecting and trading baseball cards. Surviving are his wife, “Sue"; daughters, Megan Sue Neeley and Sarah Helen Neeley both at home; parents, Barry “Dick" and Helen Neeley of Marshall; grandmother, Mary Neeley of Marshall; sister, Kathleen Moon of Marshall; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside Services were held on Tuesday December 5, 1995 at Oakridge Cemetery in Marshall. Memorial contributions may be made to Brian Neeley Memorial Fund. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home. I Robert Andrew Neeley I BELLEVUE - Robert Andrew Neeley. 27, of Bellevue, passed away on Friday, December I, IS95. He was born on July 18, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Barry and Helen (Fry) Neeley. He was a lifelong resident of this area and attended Marshall Public Schools. Mr. Neeley was employed by Masterbuilt in Olivet Prior employment included II Stanley in Battle Creek He was engaged to marry Kimberlie Haefele of Springport in two weeks. He was an avid Fisherman and enjoyed work­ ing on cars and collecting baseball cards. Surviving are his daughter, Brittany Nicole Neeley; parents, Barry “Dick" and Helen Neeley of Marshall; grandmother. Mary Neeley of Marshall; sister, Kathleen Moon of Marshall; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; fiancee, Kimberlie Haefele and her children, Matthew, Jeffrey, Tony and Ashley Haefele. Graveside Services were held on Tuesday December 5, 1995 at Oakridge Cemetery in Marshall. Memorial contributions may be made to Robert Neeley Memorial Fund. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home. Many5’ .. returns. Gi*e the gill that gi*e* ha*k rr*>*r than *ou'*c gi*cn l x a* hale as S25. rou **n fi*e a p**e <4 Amenca to wxneime *uu care jhoul Ask *our hanker tor a giti tciufkaie up><i pm.ha*c HASTINGS - Theresa L. Belson, 92, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday Novem­ ber 29,1995 at Thomapplc Manor in Hastings She was bom on January 2, 1903 in Wexford County, the daughter of Albert A Nori (Leedy) Rice. She was raised in Wexford County ard attended Davison A Gentle Country schools. She was married to Roy L. Belum on June 20. 1928. They moved to the Lacey Area of Barry County from Battly Creek in 1929. She A her husband farmed until moving to Nashvil­ le in 1935 and then to Hastings in 1955. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy on September 7, 1981; two sisters; one brother. Surviving are daughter ft husband, Beverly & Robert Brooks of Hastings, three sons & wives, Waynard A Margaret Belson of Hast­ ings, Lyle A Hilma Belson of Middleville, Kenneth A Sis Belson of Augusta; 16 grand­ children; 24 great gi andchildren; 12 great great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Sunday .December 3, 1995 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Larry Hubley officiating. Burial was in Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Louise Williamson Roe SARASOTA, FLORIDA- Louise William­ son Roe, 79, of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Nashville passed away on Tuesday Novem­ ber 28, 1995 in Sarasota. She was born on October 15,1916 in Nash­ ville, and was a resident of Sarasota the past eight years coming from Grayling, her summer home. Mrs. Roe was a graduate of Michigan State University and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She taught briefly in the Detroit Public school system. Mrs. Roe was an accomplished water color­ ist, she was active in Green Bay Wisconsin Art Circles and she exhibited her work and won honors in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Sarasota. She married Edward Williamson, who preceded her in death in 1973. Surviving are her husband; Vidian L. Roe of Sarasota, two step children; Linda McFarland of Grand Rapids, and Vidian L. Roe III of Bradford, Vermont, her brother, Carl A. Lentz of Delton; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews Funeral Services were held on Saturday December 2, 1995 at the Maple Valley Chapel with Reverend Susan Trowbridge officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contrib^’uons may be made to Putnam Library, Nashville or the Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. I Alice Fisk| KALAMAZOO - Alice Fisk, 90. »f Kalama­ zoo, passed away on Monday December 4. 1995 at Borgess Nursing Home in Kalamazoo. She was born on March 6, 1905 in Kalama­ zoo, the daughter of Garet A Martha (Webbon) Mulder. Mrs. Fisk was employed at KVP from 1921-1932. She was a former member Rebekah Lodge in Prairieville. She enjoyed Afncan Violets, knitting and crafts. She had lived her lifetime in Richland. Parchment. Kazoo and Delton areas She was married to Charles Fisk on July 3. 1923. Mrs. Fisk was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, on June 2, 1987; one sister; sir brothers. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lorence (Marian) Huggett of Kazoo and Mrs. Joyce VandeStreek of Kalamazoo; eight grandchil­ dren; fourteen great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday December 7, 1995 from l:00-2:00pm at Williams Funeral Florence E Morgan________ J AMERY, WISCONSIN - Florence L. Morgan, 79, of Amery, Wisconsin and former­ ly of Hastings, passed away on Sunday Decem­ ber 3, 1995 al Willow Ridge Nursing Home in Amery, Wisconsin. She was born on November 19, 1916 in Vermontville, the daughter of Clarence A Winifred (Sauerla) Koob She was raised in the Vermontville area and aniended Vermontville schools, graduating in 1935 from Vermontville High School. She was married to R John Morgan on March 20, 1936. The marriage ended in divor­ ce. She moved to the Hastings area in 1966 from Woodland, and previously lived in the Charlotte area for several years. Mrs. Morgan was employed at the former Barry County Medical Care Facility, nos Thomapplc Manor, for 18 years as a Nurses Aid, retiring in 1978. She moved from Hastings in 1983 to Orr, Minnesota, to Phillipa, Wiscon­ sin in 1987 and to Amery, Wisconsin in 1990. She was preceded in death by her parentsand a brother, Robert Koob. Surviving are three daughters, Marlene Blomberg of Palmer, Alaska, Lydia A John Weiberg of Amery, Wisconsin, Clara A Robert Beck of Masaryktown, Florida; four sons, Marvin A Judy Morgan of Hastings, Daniel A Karen Morgan of Allegan, Wayne A Julie Morgan of Orr, Minnesota, Max Morgan of Hastings; 22 grandchildren; 32 great grandchil­ dren; sister, Gladys Byers of Bitely. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday December 7, 1995 at 11:00am at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with John Weiberg officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to tne Charity of One’s Choice Arrangements were made by Wren Funeial Home of Hastings. Veda E. Shull BRISTOL, INDIANA - Veda E. Shull, 91, of Bristol, Indiana and formerly of Nashville passed away on Saturday December 2, 1995 at Americana Health Care Center in Elkhart, Indiana. She was born on November 3,1904 in Barry County’s Baltimore Township, the daughter of George and Sylvia (Slone) Skidmore. She attended the Moore Country School and Nashville High School. She married Byron M. Guy on October 1924. He preceded her in death in 1951. She then married Leonard Shull. He also preceded her in death in 1981. Mrs. Shull wu a Nurse Aid at the Veterans Hospital in Battle Creek and at the Americah Legion Hospital in Battle Creek. She was a member of the former Norft Evangelical Church of Maple Grove Township and the Nashville Methodist Church and the Birthday Club. She was also a 4-H Leader and loved music. She was also preceded by two sons, Ga<y Guy who died in infancy and Stuart Guy who died in the war, three brothers; ooe sistej. Surviving are two sons, Kendall (Iris) Guy of Bristol, Indiana and Jerry (Julia) Guy of M1Pleasant, eight grandchildren; three step­ grandchildren; six great grandchildren. : Funeral Services were held on Tuesday December 5, 1995 at the Nashville United Methodist Church with Reverend James Hynes and Reverend Lloyd Hansen officiating. Burial was at Union Cemetery in Dowling. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel -Geother Funeral Home in Nashville. Robert M. Katz CALEDONIA - Robert M. Katz, 70, of Caledonia and formerly of Battle Creek, Marshall and Versailles, Kentucky, passed away on Friday December 1,1995 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids He was bom on July 2, 1925 in Fredonia Township, Calhoun County, the son of Zeno R. and Faye E. (Fosdick) Katz. He lived in Battle Creek till early 1980's, then Marshall, to Versailles, Kentucky from 1984 to 1993 - then moving to Caledonia. He was a graduate of Lakeview High School in 1943. For 3 years, he lettered in football, baseball and basketball. He was All City Left Half Back in football and Pitcher in baseball. Mr. Katz was employed at Michigan Carton Company, Post Cereals, AB Stove Company, Perrett A Clark Construction Company, owned Bob Katz Builders from 1950 to 1952, Clark Equipment Company from 1952 to 1983 and was Courier for Bank and Trust Company in Versailles, Kentucky. He owned and operated “Kate Meow" Antiques Business since 1983. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II from December 16, 1943 to November 6,1945. He was an Aviation Cadet Mr. Katz enjoyed collecting and selling antiques. He was married to Donna M. (Sharp) Katz. The marriage ended in divorce. He then married Harriet J. (Jillsoo) Katz on June 14, Home in Delton. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday December 7, 1995 at 2:00pm at Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Reverend James 1969 in Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife, Harriet J, (Jillsoo) Katz; daughters, Judith K. Katz of Hastings and Cindi F. Talbot of Battle Creek; son, Robert M. Katz of Washington D.C.; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother, Kenneth F. Katz of Hendersonville, North Carolina. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday December 5,1995 at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek with Reverend B. Mascn Shambach of Westlake Presbyterian Church Hill officiating. Bunal will be in Praine Home Cemetery in officiating. Buna! was in Memonil Park Cemetery in Richland. Memorial contnbutons may be made to Gull Lake Area Community Church or Ameri­ can Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Williams Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Association or Michigan Lung Funeral Home of Delto.i. Association. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home of Battle Creek. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 7, 1995 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Guest Reporter De.use and John Lenz are the new owners and operators of the Woodland Towne House. Denise Desgranges Lenz is from Lake Odessa and John is from Hastings, Minn. The couple took over the business Nov. 17. from Leo Spitzley. who had owned and operated the restaurant and bar for many years. The new owners plan to keep things very much as they arc with only some minor changes Most of the staff is stay ing on in their jobs They plan to continue the rabbit dinners and the Sunday buffets. The menus will stay about the same, with some additions The euchre tournaments will continue They are planning some redecoration of the rooms and bar. but the carved steer head slays on. as do the animals on the roof ol the building, with some sprucing up. The kitchen also will have some remodeling done. Mr. and Mrs. Lenz plan to join in community events . Cathy Arnot Smith wanted me to point out that the materials she donated to the Woodland Town&uip Library were her private research fiies. which she had put together from the tunc that she was about 14 years old. not those of the people of Woodland. It con­ sist* of everything from gravestone readings to transcriptions of Civil War pension files from the National Archives, copies of stories from local newspapers, the Woodland News and the Nashville News. She also will send a large index to al) of the papers so that people don't get lost in them. But the point she wishes Io make is that the Woodland History Book files and these files, while they were used to document some things in the books, are not the research done by the people of Woodland and the committee, who each took responsibility for some aspect of the book, when they wrote their history txx>k She did compile arid edit the book and wrote a ; Cichy celebrate - 67th anniversary *• Sari* and Pauline Cichy of 9I44 Wertman 'ltd.. Delton, celebrated their 67th wedding “anniversary on Nov. 22. 1995. They were married tn Waukegan. III.. Nov. 22. 1928. The couple has four children. 15 grand­ children and 35 great grandchildren (and counting) „ Ulriches to observe golden anniversary Joseph and Marie (Nash) Ulrich of Custer. Ml will observe their 50<h wedding anniver­ sary on Dec. 27. There will be an open house. Sunday. Dec 17. 1995 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Hastings hosted by their son. David Ulrich and grandchildren. Wendy and Jeff Gaghon and Warren and Sarah Ulrich plus great granddaughter Jessica. Friends and neighbors are welcome and the couple request no gifts. Both are retired since January 1981. Joe from E.W. Bliss and Marie from Hastings Manufacturing Company. Cook-Salamone united in marriage ’P' Melanie Cook of Hastings and Peter ’ Salamone of Kentwood were united in mar­ riage on July 14. 1995 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Grand Rapids. Ml. To help them celebrate their special day were many fnends and family from U.S.. Germany Land Mexico. Y Melanie is the daughter of William and . Irene Cook of Hastings and Peter is the son of *■ Marco and Josephine Salamone of Kentwood, r Kimberly Finses. friend of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Christina । Jaconette. Heather Prucha and Lori Dunn. f Scott Ross, friend and groom, was best man. Groomsman were Jim Hamm. Rob Hood and Michael Cook, brother of the bride. Mxs-rr and mistress of ceremony were Paul and Linda Peterson A reception was held in their honor at Rem­ brandts m the Bndgewater Building »' After their honeymoon tnp. the couple returned to their home in Kentwood chapter in the book about Woodland's "forgotten families." This i* a significant addition to Woodland Township Library and once it is accessioned by the library, will add a great deal of infor­ mation for genealogy researcher* of Woodland Township families. The Woodland Township Fire Department was host for a training session Saturday, Dec. 2. Nine fire departments met at the Woodland Fire Bam for a bnefing session and then did a controlled bum of the oki Sm.’h Brothers Veite and Co. Elevator, last used by American Bean and Grain, on the east edge of the village Nine fire departments. Woodland. Hastings. Nashville. Castleton Township Sun field. Lake Odessa. Freeport. Vermontville and Roxand Township and about 70 to 75 men were involved in the training session. The bum took about three hours and was without incident, but the Lakewood Community Am­ bulance crew and dispatcher also were involv­ ed in the exercise. After the bum was finished the men and women met back at the Woodland Fire Department for a lunch of sloppy joes, chips and beverages prepared by wives of the firemen and served by the am­ bulance crew, and a debriefing. Woodland Fire Chief Tom Clark states that the men were able to practice the use of the equipment, and to work under safe conditions. No one enters a burning building during an exercise, he said. On Tuesday. Dec. 12. al 8 p.m.. the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter No. 315, will meet at the Masonic Temple in Lake Odessa. This is their annual Christmas Party and gift exchange. The Women’s Fellowship of the First Con­ gregational Church in Lake Odessa is meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 13. in the church dining room. There will be a cookie ex­ change. Bring favorite cookies and choose MacDonald-Hamilton united in marriage Jennifer Lynn MacDonald and Marcus Daniel Hamilton were united m marriage al Kawkawlin Community Church on May 27. 1995. Their parents are James and Kathleen MacDonald. Bay City and Daniel and Pam Hamilton. Hastings. Matron of honor was Amy Maes, bridesmaid was Heather Hamilton and Alisha Felmlee and Meegan Miller were flower girls. Jim Toburen was best man. Jim Mac­ Donald was groomsman. Drew Miller was ring bearer, and Ty Wattles and Rahecl Jared were ushers Reception was held at The Shcrton Hotel. Saginaw The couple spent their honeymoon in the U.S. Virgin Islands and they reside m Kalamazoo 3 Lena Reppert to mark 80 years The family of Lena Reppen would like to announce Lena's 80<h birthday on Dec II. 1995 Lena RN served 17 years as the director of Barry County Medical Care Facility and retired on Nov 7. 1981 The family would like friends and acquain lances to help by sending cards ot congratula­ tions to Lena Reppert. 1312 N Boltwood. Hastings. Mich 49058 some to take home. Ruth Jordan Niethamer passed away Tues­ day. Nov. 28. at Thornapple Manor, where she had been a resident for about eight weeks. She would have been 103 years old on Dec 25. The Women’s Missionary Fellowship of Kilpatrick Church are holding their monthly luncheon Wednesday. Dec. 13. The menu will be beef and noodles. There will be a gift exchange. Bonnie Norton is hostess. The cost is a free-will offering and the luncheon is open to the public. The luncheon for the ladies of Kilpatrick Church will be held today. Dec. 7. at noon at Bob's Restaurant in Lake Odessa. Thelma Schiabley fell and broke her leg She is at home and cards will reach her at Box 74. Edmore. Mich. 48829. The Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas program titled "Who Needs Another King?” Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 9 and 10. at 7 p.m. each evening. The community is invited to atte.td and enjoy the program with its special effects, puppetry and other fun things. This program is for al) ages. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday. Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Manor. The program will be by the members and is "An Old-Fashioned Christmas.” The Barry County Historical Society is meeting at the Hinds School for their holiday event. "In the Spirit of Christmas." The Hol­ ly Trolley will pick up members at the nor­ theast comer of the Kmart parking lot al 5:45 and at Bob Casey's home, 2525 Campground Road. Hastings. There will be a white elephant gift exchange, caroling, storytelling by Jenifer Ivinskas and many other things. This meeting is open to the public. Kristina Ploot and Robert R. Sherwood were married Aug. 26. 1995. at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Parents are Kan and Terry Ploot of Hastings, and Carol and Mike VanOostcn and Jayne and Clare Sherwtxid of Grand Rapid-Amy Temby. high school friend of the bride. was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Colleen Lewis and Kelly Czmder. high school fnends. Kendra Messamore and Cheryl Golden, college fnends. and Danielle Sher­ wood. sister of the groom Knstopher Randall, high school friend of the groom, was best man Groomsmen were Paul Leek. Mark Hansen and Michael Spayde. college fnends. Erik Ploot. brother of the bride, and Tyler Sherwood, brother of the groom Kerianne Sherwood was flower girl, and Craig Sherwood ring bearer Master and mistress of ceremonies were Sherri and Ralph Owings of Hastings, and Sue and Dave Nicdz wiecki of Grand Rapids Out of town guests included the bnde's aunt and cousin from Norway. Following the ceremony a dinner reception was held at the President Inn in Grand Rapids The bride and groom are both graduates of Western Michigan University Following a honeymoon in Jamaica, the couple are presently living in Grand Rapids Dr. and Mrs. Richard Tholin. visited her father. Victor Eckhardt, the weekend follow­ ing Thanksgiving. Nov. 24 and 25. Dr. Tholin is a retired dean from the seminary . Garrett, Ohio. Phyllis is a graduate of Woodland Township High School. The Woodland Lions Club will meet at the Lions Den Tuesday. Dec. 12. The youth of Woodgrove Brethren Chris­ tian Church Parish are inviting all members of the congregation to join in a carol sing at Thornapple Manor. They will start the even­ ing with a sack lunch at the church and then meet at Thomapplc Manor around 6:30. The residents at the manor really appreciate hear­ ing the group sing The creche display, made up of nativity sets, manger scenes and creche scenes brought in by members and families will be set up in a special area on Sunday morning. Dec. 10. Gifts for the Cleveland Christian Home for Children need to be in by Dec. 10. If you would like suggestions about what to give, call Agnes Krammin and she will help you with your plans. Marvin Kantncr has recuperated very well from his recent surgery, but is still removing tiny bits of glass out from under his skin from Hal Stanndard's windshield after their en­ counter with a deer Nov. 10. To have your news items or meeting notices included in the Woodland news column, please call me at 945-5471 evenings, on weekends and Monday. There is an answering machine on this phone and I will get back with you. You may reach me on Tuesday and Thurs­ day at 948-4881. There is an answering machine on that phone also. 'I't/'Ute fyd. /J -E&tteJi,: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements ere: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Denise and John Lenz have taken over as new owners of the Woodland Towne House Restaurant, succeeding Leo Spitzley. but they plan to keep everything pretty much the same. Farmers Insurance Group Discover the advantage of having all your major mwrante coverage with Farm­ er*. No overlap coverage; one Agent provide* mean­ ingful saving* and give* fast. fair, friendly service. Call a Farmer* Agent (or auio. life. fire. commercial, boat insurance. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Agent GARY BEGG AGENCY Auto. Hom. uts, Commercial 126 S Michigan Hastings Mi 49056 Baatans: 945 4454 Fax: MS-9914 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 7, 1995 Playing with fire Telling the ancient story... A special pageant and program on the first Christmas was staged last Sunday afternoon at the Barry County Courthouse lawn. Shown here are the Rev. Steve Reid, who was Joseph, and Cathy Newsted. who portrayed Mary, along with a supporting cast that includes wise men. shepherds, a llama and choir members as angels. Reid wrote the drama and has performed it for several years. Dear Ann Landers: A while back. I read about a 5-year-old-boy who lit a match and burned down the entire apartment building It was an accident, but nevertheless, it left 20 families homeless, and the businesses on the ground floor were forced to relocate Lately, it seems most of the apartment fires in my area have been caused by children pla> • ing with matches or lighters. I don't under* tand why parents leave these things around where youngsters can get their hands on them This is gross negligence Kids will alwa> x be curious, bui parents must do more than just tell them that fire is dangerous Matches and lighters must be kept out of the reach of 'hildren. and they should be told repeatedly how painful bums can be and how easily a fire can get out of control. Please. Ann. print this letter. It could save lives. — New Britain. Conn. Dear New Britain: Every parent of a child under 12 should go this minute and mine­ sweep the home Look for matches and lighters, and lock them up or put them out of reach This simple act could mean the dif­ ference between life and death 'destroying'' their marriages and sex lives. I feel sad for these couples, but their problems have nothing to do with the size of their bodies. The trouble is higher up. There are many happy, loving, satisfied, adventurous, dynamic, sexy couples whose weight gain, loss or other physical changes do not alter the quality of the relationship. There seems to be an automatic assumption in this country that fat people cannot possibly be sexy or exciting. Wrong! Couples who truly love each other grow, change, age together and lake whatever life hands them. !l is not the responsibility of married people to be able to fit into the dress or pants size they wore on their wedding day It’s to be healthy, productive and a genuine partner in the relationship The emphasis should be shifted from “me and mine" to "us and ours " — Rancho Palos Verdes. Calif. Dear Verdes: Well put. Thanks for a sensi­ ble letter Gem of the Day: The happiest marriages are those in which both partners think they got the best of the deal LEGAL NOTICES: COMMO* COUNCIL repair Yeos All. Absent None. Carried. October 23. 1995 15. City Manager. Penrod informed council ond Common Council mot in r*guloz session in the the public that the DDA would hold a ribbon cut­ City Holl. Council Chombor* Hosting* Michigon ting on November 17 at 8 X a m at Cook Rood on Monday October 23. 1995 at 7 30 p.m Mayor and W State Street for the Street lighting Project Mary Lou Gray presiding. ond welcomed ony and ail to attend. 1. ProMnt at roll coll wore member* Compbell 16 City Attorney report Fekke* reported that Gray Hawk in*. Jaspers* Ketchum May White once »he receive* the certificate of insurance from •loom. Brower. Florio on the stocking of the Fish Hatchery ponds 2. Moved by White, supported by Brower that she will draft the necessary paper work the minute* ol October 9 and 16 1995 be approx 17. legislative Coordinator s report: Campbell ed. with correction to <7 of October 9. to reflect hod no report but stated that the Fox Alert of Councilmember White* request for a financial 10/X 95 received tonight would be reported on at report for the JEDC Yeo* All. Absent None the next meeting. Carried. 18. Mike Lyons of W. Green St. was present ond 3 Moved by Jaspers* supported by White that asked for o copy of a letter presented to council the resolution of support to submit the DDA pro­ two weeks prior addressing the question asked jects for and award in the Great American Main Doe* the City Charter authorize council to put Street Awards competition os requested by Gene before the public, an ordinance that is unconstitu­ Moos, bo approved Yoos; All. Absent None tional on its face?" Mayor Gray responded that the Carried letter received from the Attorney was to council 4. Moved by Brower, supported by White that ond wos Attorney/ Client privilege. Lyon* stated the October 10. request from Madelon Ellsworth that ho had asked in good faith CounciImember from Brownie Troop f676 to adopt Bob King Park os Ketchum felt the voter* deserved to know oil a community service project and clean it before before the election. Mayor Gray resp-.xiod that winter, in the spring, ond once or twice during the the petitions for the referendum were in proper summer, bo allowed, with thanks, under the Dopu order and would be on the November ballot. ty Oty Monoger. Yoos: All. Absent None Carried 19 Ed Domelewicz of W. Grand questioned 5 Moved by White, supported by Hawk ins that whether the petition circulated on the Historic the invoices from Fiets ond Vondenbrinh for District wo* on a legal form a* the affidavit wo* BI5.312.B0 ond Shaheen Chevrolet. Inc. for usually on one sheet ol paper with the names. $77.759 00 be approved. Yoos: Brower. Bleom roth«r thon two sheets City Monoger. Penrod White Moy Ketchum. Jasperse Hawkins. Moy 'esponded that he believes it is legal. A* the issue Campbell i. already on the ballot, he would hove to pursue it 6 Moved by Jasperse supported by Hawkins legally as this is a legal issue. Mr. Domelewicz that consent items A J minus H be received ond gave a summary of the land patten issue and placed on file: referenced insured in the 10/6/95 G.R. Press and A Report from Hosting* Area School doted 12/6/91 of The Detroit News. He said a meeting 10/3/95 on winter 95 tax levy for lax bills. would be held on Saturday, at the Democratic Holl B September 1995 ADA update from 11-4 p.m. for anyone interested in more infor­ C. Minutes of 9/13/95 JEDC meeting. mation. He felt it was unconstitutional and in­ 0 Minute* of 9 28 95 Central Dispatch Adm teriorring with his civil rights. Mayor Gray staled Board the signatures hod been certified and it would be E Information on 9/27/95 Joint Allegan-Barry on the ballot. County MDT Radio Project Pre Development Mayor Gray staled that there was another alter­ native which was voluntary. This wos o Federal G. letter dated 10/13/95 from DNR on 12/31 95 Historic District which Ionia ond Marshall hove and •xptrotton of local recreation plan offer* a X% tax credit on your federal lox return I Minute* of 9/21 '95 DOA meeting and imokm and a 5% off State tax from the bottom line. She J September Budget Status Reports passed out information to council. She stated this Yeas All. Absent: None Carried could be established, and pari of the leg work had 7. Kern H. Job description Announcement lor Ci­ already been done. Mike Lyons stated that if it wos ty Clerk/Treasurer Finance Director position. City voluntary, he would be interested but not man­ Manager stated that the Finance Director had boon datory Cindy Yarbourgh. resident in the proposed added to the job description that was advertised district wos opposed due to the fear of the Councilmember Ketchum stated that she did not unknown ond said they would sell if the district find Finance Director in the new charter as port of posses the Clerk/Trecsurer job title. She stated that under X. Moved by May. supported by Hawkins that Section VI Section 6 1 (b) of the new charter, *tote» the information on the alternative historic district that creating o new office n*eded to be done by be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent Ordinance. She understood when the City None. Corned. Manager was interviewed that finances wos one of 5 minute recess at 9:05 p.m. his strong areas, and she felt very uncomfortable 21 City Manager evaluation. Mayor Gray stated adding that in the job description. City Monoger that all of Council with the exception of one hod Penrod stated that the detail of Clerk-Treasurer used the form approved by council for the evalua­ duties in the Charter ore the some os the Finance tion of the City Monomer except for one which did Director handies Penrod stated that this was not a a narrative evaluation, which she felt wo* unnew title added, os it was in the job descriptions profess.onol and asked that it be thrown out. handed out to council in June Penrod stated that Councilmember Ketchum who did the norrotive the Clerk Treasurer Finance Director position evaluation stated that she worked for the Fourth would be advertised as of November would inter Word ond not h»e Mayor ond that her evaluation view in early December ond bring to council the was for the monoger not for council. She stated lost meeting in December for a recommendation she hod surveyed 15 cities and the International Ci­ The Personnel Committee would be doing the in­ ty Managers Association ond all did evaluation* in terviewing for the position He stoted that with this closed session with the City Manager She felt it being a new position, it should be mode available was very difficult to be candid in open session to the public ond people who ore qualified Ket­ Penrod stated that that was his choice and he chum asked if the mongoer consulted with the City chose not to do it in closed session Comments Attorney on this issue and he responded that he from council included the following Monoger was did not consult with her but hod talked with her in slow in getting council up to speed on bids. Future general Attorney Fekke* stated that the appoint evaluation should be in a different format to be men! of the position was at the discretion of the Ci­ mor* specific m the breakdown and not so ty Monoger Ketchum understood that the Finance general Manager hod only one way to go "up." Director reported directly to council os a checks Grading from 1 -5 was good. A lot ot progress has ond bolor.'e The majority of the councilmembers been mode on issues discussed when monoger wos interviewed. The agenda with the manager s were in favor of leaving it in the odd letter with more detail was good Problems with Moved by Brower. supported by Moy that item H be received and placed on file. Yeo* All Nays the Airport Commission were resolved 99% due to Ketchum Corned. manager The evaluation shows accomplishment • Moved by Moy supported by Hawkins that not just criticism. A lot has been accomplished m Ordinance <290. rezoning a portion of lot* 408 just one year 81% rating for the first year wo* 409 410. 411 ond4!2of the Original Pictol the Ci­ very good Manager Penrod invited council members to talk with him privately if they wished. ty of Hostings, from RS to A-0 be adopted Yeo* All Absent None Carried He soid that the department heads hod also done 9 Moved by Campbell supported by Brower on evaluation and he would evaluate the deport­ that Ordinance No <291 rwonrng a portion of ment heads in November 403. 404 405 406 ond 407 of the Original Plat of 22 Moved by May supported by Hawkins that the City of Hosting* from D-2 to B 2 be adopted the next review be in on* y*or Y*a* All Noy* Yeo* All Absent None Corned On* (Ketchum) Absent Non* Corned 10 Moved by Hawkins supported by Compbell 23. Mayor Gray responded to Councilmember that the proclamations for National Business Ketchum request to place narrative evaluation in Women * Week and Decency Week be received Monoger* personnel file could not be done ond placed on file. Yeas All Absent None without council agreement Moved by Moy supported by Brower that only Corned 11 Mayor Gray stated that there was o vacancy collective comments be put in personnel file if on the Zoning Board of Appeals ond anyone in­ agreed by the council as a whole Yeos All Noys On* (K*tchum) Absent Non* Carried terested could get on application at City Holl 24 Moved by Jasperse supported by Hawkins 12 Moved by Howkms supported by Brower that the Police report for September 95 be received that the summary evaluation be received ond plac­ and filed City Monoger Penrod asked the Police ed on file Yeos All Absent None Corned Chief Soever to address the W Court Street issu* 25 Moved by Moy supported by White to ad journ into Closed Session for collective bar gam.ng from the last meeting He stated that they did not Imd any speed problem* from Broadway to Ot 9 55 pm Yeos Campbell Gray Howkms Market but did fmd a voiumn problem Accident* Jasperse Ketchum May White Bleom Brower from 89 95 hod gradually increased 91 94 He Ab**nt Non* Carried presented a traffic control order 4165 placing a 26 Return to open session at 10 05 p m stop sign on Court causing East and West traffic to 77 Mo.»d by Jaspers* supported by Campbell stop He said that if council did no' adopt it it that th* Pol.c* contract b* approved for thr** would expire 90 days from the date of filing Coun year* from 1995 90 and th* Mayor and City Clerk cil did not adopt 4165 ond will review it in 90 day* b* authorized to sign said cer.t.oct Yeos All Ab Yeo* All Absent None Carried sent Non* Corned 13 Moved by Moy supported by Brower that the 2fl Moved by Campbell supported by May to ad quarterly Fire report for July August ond jOurn ot 10 06 p m September 1995 be received and placed on file Read ond approved 14 Moved by Jasperse supported by Brower Mary Lou Gray Mayor that the library budget odiustment be made lor Sharon Vickery City Clerk (12 7) $A46 00 to account 4787-738 933 Equipment bachelor — attended a social gathering where I was present Knowing I was an Oakland Raiders football fan. he walked in from wat­ ching TV to tell me that George Blanda had kicked another last-minute field goal to win the game As he talked to me. he put his arm around my shoulder Well. I fit perfectly, and he didn't have a chance after that We will be celebrating our 20th anniversary soon. Some time ago. we were fortunate to meet George Blanda and tell him this story. He said his last-minute game winners had been responsible for a g<xxl man} celebra­ tions. but ours was the first marriage that he knew of - Edith Dy gen. Desert Hot Spr­ ings. Calif. ‘Checkout’ love Dear Ann Landers: You asked in your col­ umn for unusual stories of how couples met Well, here's mine: I was widowed at the early age of 31. I was in a department store with my two young children, one barely walking, struggling with a large item I had purchased in the sporting goods department In the checkout line in front of me was a very nice-looking man. After he paid for his purchases, he waited to help me take my huge box to my car. I thought to myself. "What a fine gentleman — wouldn't it be wonderful if..." We just celebrated our 12th anniversary and have a 2-year-old daughter. So you see. drcams do come true. — Bethany. Conn. Dear Beth They do indeed Here's an<»ther one: Kids play Cupid Mail is cheap Dear Ann Landers: Recently, you ran an article from a person who was complaining about the service he got from the post office. 1 wonder how many people know that the post office operates 24 hours a day. seven days a week. 365 days a year. This is essential in order to keep up with the half-billion letters a day that come through. In 1993. the post of­ fice moved 171 billion pieces of mail across the United Stales. In 3oise. Idaho, alone, it moves 1.200.000 letters a day. When the postal rates were raised, it was to pay for more mechanical equipment, not to raise the salaries of the postal employees The U.S. Post office has the second lowest price rate for postage of any country in the world. It really is a bargain. I'm proud that my dad is a mail handler in Boise. — Sarah in Idaho. Dear Sarah: When this letter appears in The Idaho Statesman, it will make your dad's day Thank you for writing. Fat destruction Dear Ann Landers: I feel compelled to respond to a recent column about husbands whose wives became very fat. thereby Instant love Dear Ann Landers: In a recent column, you asked people who had an unsual story about how they met their spouse to write and tell you. Here's mine: I had just been transferred to Augusta. Ga.. and my first Sunday in town, a friend invited me to go io Sunday School with him. As we entered the assembly room. I saw the most beautiful young girl giving the devotional. We walked down the aisle to take our seats, and I turned to my friend and said. "I'm go­ ing to marry that girl." And 1 did. We will be celebrating 53 years of a wonderful marrige soon. You may use my name. — Mansfield Latimer. Rock Hill. S.C. Dear Mansfield: What a heart-warmer. I hope you and that beautiful girt enjoy more happy years together. Keep reading for other lovely kwe-at-first-sight stories: Kicking love Dear Ann Landers: Here's my inslant-love story, and I give you permission to print it and use my real name. Twenty-plus years ago. a casual acquain­ tance of mine — 45 years old and a confirmed Dear Ann Landers: I will put my "how I met the man of my dreams" story up against the best of them. I was divorced when my son. "Michael ” was 10 years old. He kept talking to me about "Natalie." a girl in his class al school who he thought was wonderful One day. he said. "Mom. Natalie saw you in the supermarket and says you are very pret­ ty and that since her mom died a few yean ago and her dad is lonely, maybe you’d go to dinner with him." The kids fixed us up. and that date led to the altar, it was 12 years ago. We couldn't be happier. — Torrance. Calif. Dear Torrance: Thanks for the closing heart-warmer. It’s lovely. WTiai can you give the person who hoi everything? Ann Landen' booklet. "Gems." is ideal for a nightstand or coffee table. ' Gems " is a collection of Ann Landers' most requested poems and essays. Send a self- . addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landen. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Bl. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.25). Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lafce Odessa NEWS Steven Max Snider. Hastings and Donna Jean Harper. Hastings. Matthew Shane Lumbert. Hastings and Mindy Sue Dale, Hastings Paul William French. Freeport and Linda Sue Washbum. Freeport Thomas Edward Straley, Hastings and Denise Elizabeth Daniels. Hastings. Samuel Dean Wellington. Hastings and Jan llene Terpening. Hastings. Christopher Gordon Ruedisueli. Hastings and Marcia Lin Harwood. Hastings. Who Can Solve This Problem? Right now. in some school districts, third graders are learning how to solve this equation. And in some school districts, sixth graders are learning. But there art still some school districts where seniors will receive a diploma without ever having to face the question Insist on higher academic standards in your school district. Friday at desk, the Santa parade will be held on Fourth Avenue, starting in the north end of town and concluding at the park, where Santa will greet the young ones at the park pavilion Adults also are welcome to enjoy the cookies and cocoa, or whatever Saturday is the day for distribution of Christmas boxes in a project engineered by Lakewood Community Services The count on Saturday last week was 182 families. The recipients are expected to be at home when the boxes are delivered. Friends of the Library in Lake Odessa will provide Books For Babies for infant* on the list. Music aplenty is in the offing. On Sunday. Dec. 10. the high school band concert will be held at the high school. On Wednesday. Dec. 13. the junior high band will perform at the high school at 6 p.m. On Friday. Dec. 15. Lakewood Christian School will hold its pn>gram in borrowed facilities at Lakewood United Methodist Church. On Sunday. Dec. 17. there will be a choral concert at Lakewood High School. Earlier than the aforementioned. Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold its pro­ gram. a drama. "Who Needs Another King?" on both Saturday and Sunday even­ ings Dec. 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. This combines music and a drama written for the occasion by John Waite, pastoral assistant. The new bouse nearly at the end of Tasker Road, south of Veddcr, is making an impos­ ing addition to the skyline. Il is highly visible from county line Veddcr Road. The Cornish silk screen business will be located there along with the family living quarters. Readers of Country magazine are likely familiar with the writings of Cora Holmes, who with husband Milton. live on Unalaska Island off the coast of Alaska They receive mail only about four times each year A Missouri reader was pictured in the December issue following his visit to the Holmes home He had been stationed on the island dunng World War 11 and his host helped him find the nght hill where the army installation had been located. Woodland’s Tom Niethamcr was sta­ j tioned on the same island, but at the opposite end when he was in the U.S. Navy. Upon reading the Missouri story. Tom called the man. figuring his chances were good that a town of only 250 inhabitants would be an easy spot to locate someone who had just been in print. They had a good chat about their ex­ periences and the Alaska visits. Tom and Doris had visited his former base three years Bruce Garlock of Big Rapids spent Wednes­ day night last week with his mother and brother en route to a Thursday conference at Lansing in his role as curriculum director of Baldwin schools. Geraldine Klahn had knee surgery in Grand Rapids Monday. She will spend her convales­ cent lime with daughter Barbara and husband Dick Graeff al Muskegon. Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet next Thursday. Dec. 14. al 7:30 p.m. al Lake Manor for a program tilled "Christmas at Home" with select members bringing vignettes of their Christinas memories. There will be reports on the successful Christinas Round the Town event in late November. Friends who wished to express condolences to the Gierman family have been at a loss for mailing addresses. The sister Pauline is Mrs. Robert Lillie of 2668 Leonard NW. Grand Rapids 49504. The sister Christine is Mrs. Lloyd Jarchow at 1204 Miles, Kalamazoo. 49001. With moderate temperatures on Nov. 26 and the previous day. many homes were decorated with outdoor lights. Homeowners who waited until the weekdays had to contend with fierce wind and cold There are yet piles of leaves waiting for village pickup. Once the snow melted, others could do more raking to gather the stubborn leaves that cling to their parent trees until the bitter end. The apple trees still have many leaves Tom and Jackie Gilliland are home from North Carolina for a few weeks so they can spend Christmas with their Michigan children and grandchildren. Other local people in Florida also are planning flying trips home for short visits. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE of BOARD of REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene on December 12. 1995 at 9:00 A.M. The board will meet in the City Assessor s Office. City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan for the purpose of reviewing and correcting clerical errors and mutual mistakes of tact. Eligible taxpayers who have not filed their homestead affidavit may do so at this time. judv A Myers. City Assessor �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 7, 1995 — Page 9 From Time to Time,.. George R. Hyde, doctor, fanner, judge by Joyce F. Weinbrecht George R Hyde was bom in Shakespeare. Ontario. Canada, on March 6, 1863. He at­ tended Medical College of New York City and practiced at Bellevue Hospital for a time While in college, he was an athlete and held the college’s record as a long distance runner He was quite determined to maintain his own and the college record striving to win each event. Just prior to graduating, he ran and won a two-mile foot race. He was running against a very fast competitor. He won the race but overexerted himself and collapsed after the race. He was still recovering from this setback in health when he arrived in Prairieville. Dr. George R Hyde came to Prairieville at the invitation of Dr. Donald McLeay. who had. after teaching in Canada, graduated from Detroit Medical College in 1872. Dr. McLeay married Ella D. Collier of Prairieville and had a practice in Prairieville. Dr. Hyde. 21 years old. suffering poor health, practicing in Bellevue Hospital in New York, may have viewed a country practice in a rural village as a way of regaining his health. In any event it worked, and he again became a robust young man and his country practice grew and grew He came to Prairieville in the spring of 1884 Dr. Hyde never hesitated when a patient needed his attention. He would go to the pa­ tient at any time of day or night, any place in the area and as quickly as possible. He kept two teams of horses so that one was always ready to travel, winter or summer. In the winter he carried a pair of wire cutters with him and if the roads were blocked, he would cut a fence or two and drive his team or ride his horse across the fiekls to get to an ill pa­ ttern. The area he covered in his practice in­ cluded Praineville. Orangeville. Hope and Barry townships, but he also had patients in Rutland. Yankee Springs. Johnstown and in Richland. Kalamazoo County, and Gun Plains Township in Allegan County. Dr. Hyde was considered to be a very suc­ cessful diagnostician. When he came into a patient's room he always appeared cheerful and confident. He instructed his patients about taking care of their own health and gave them suggestion of things to do to improve their recovery from an illness. He was frank with families, telling them what he believed to be the ailment of the pa­ tient. outlining the course that the disease might take. He never took away hope, but was honest about the prognosis. He often worked for very little pay and ac­ cepted •‘goods’’ in lieu of cash payment, thereby acquiring an assortment of animals along with other products from the local farms, including butter, eggs, dressed chickens, turkeys, geese and ducks and wood from the wood lots of his patients. When Dr. Hyde first came to Prairieville he lived in a small house in town. He married Nettie Falk, daughter of William and Hannah Collier Falk. They bought the farm and house just north of Prairieville and moved into the large house in the fall of 1897 after purchas­ ing it on Oct. 15. of that year The house had been built about 1865 by the Richard Collier family and was located across the road from his friend and mentor. Dr. McLeay. whose wife. Ella, was a cousin to Nettie. The land where the house was located in Orangeville Township originally was patented to Caleb Tilton Hiram Lewis once owned it Dr. George R. Hyde and grandson, 1915. The Hyde House in its new location 1988. Dr Hyde purchased the farm and house from Dennis Collins, who had purchased it from James William Bnggs. wIk> had purchased it from Sarah Collier who had inherited it from her husband. Richard Collier. There were 13 owners during the time between 1834. when it was patented until 1859 On Nov. 19. 1987. the Italianatc style house was moved by new owner Larry Hayward. He moved it from ns original site to a new site on the former Castle farm The house made the move without damage and was set on a new basement, insulated, had a new porch added, shutters put on. a new coat of paint and a sparkling white fence sets off its elegance The Hydes established an office in the home. Here Nettie acted as his receptionist, greeting his patients, visiting with them, listening to their problems and making them as comfortable as possible. She was also an excellent homemaker and the mother of his six children. Leta. Lora. Cleo, who died as a small child. Opal. Rankin and Paul. Dr. Hyde was also Farmer Hyde. He not only managed his own farm, but those of his mother-in-law. Hannah Collier Falk He also took care of her other business af­ fairs. arranging for the sale of her crops and doing her ‘tanking for her She called him "Doc) or sometimes in her diary, she spelled it "Dock" and depended on him tor many things. She went through hired girls very rapidly and Dr. Hyde was kept busy finding new ones. One of these was Sarah Dunning, who started working there for two dollars a week, got tired of it (Hannah was a tough taskmaster) and relumed home. Dr. Hyde went to her house, begged her to come back and offered her 50 cents more per week. Sarah returned and ended up making $4.50 per week. Between hired girls and at many other times. Hannah stayed exit at the Hyde farm, caring for her beloved grandchildren Dr. Hyde’s horses were carefully chosen and well cared for He drove them in teams or singly on a buggy or a cutter and at times rode to the patient if the roads were really bad He fed them carefully and groomed them follow­ ing a top out. Nettie was also adept at driving the horses and often made the trip into Prairieville with a horse and buggy or a team The children went to ichool in Prairieville and while it was within walking distance, they often were driven to school by their father as he started his rounds of patient visits. If the weather was bad and he was out early, he would drop them at Hannah Falk’s home and pick them up there after school. Dr Hyde was as active in the community as his work permitted him to be. serving on boards of several organizations and working on promotion of the Prairieville Creamery , which did not succeed. He had a gixxi singing voice and enjoyed joining sing-a-longs. There was a wheezy organ in the hotel which accompaniments were played for singing. Plays and other entertainment often were held at the Hotel Hall. The whole town would turn out to these events, and if it was at all possible, the doctor would join his family at these events, often to be called away before the program was over. Churches held programs, revival meetings Hyde house c. 1900, with Rankin, Leta, Nettie, Hannah. Doc. Lora, Opal The House at 333 W. Green Street where the family lived when they lived in Hastings. Sources: Bernard Historical Society and Museum Newsletters. Michelle Tsuji; Years Gone By. Bernard Historical Society: The Reminder. 6/20/1989; Archives. Hastings Banner. Sept. 1946. ML Cook; Barry Coun­ ty Vital Statistic Records. LEGAL NOTICE COMMON COUNCIL Dr. George R. Hyde and his .’amlly. and graduations. The Hyde family took pan in many of these, again with ihe doctor sometimes being called away in the middle of the program. Doctors’ families then and now have to be very special people to sacrifice so much of their private lives. The hard work, the long hours, exposure to the elements and the emotional strain of his large practice were taking their toil on his health. It is said that he drove more miles and averaged more hours per day and more day> per month in this practice than any other doc­ tor in the county. He knew that he would have to give up such severe and exacting work, but did not like the idea of giving up all work and did not want to move away from the area, as he had a wide circle of friends and associates in Barry County Dr. Hyde had always taken an active in­ terest in politics and was a leader in the Republican party. He had managed to help Rcpubican candidates for office, without of­ fending those who did not agree with him and without neglecting his patients. He had never been a candidate for office himself. The opportunity to leave his overwhelming practice and get into something less strenuous came quite unexpectedly. Probate Judge Mills died while he was still in that position. This made an opening where Dr. Hyde could find agreeable, important work without the long hard trips in all sorts of weather He let it be known that he would like to fill this position The Republican leaders of the county responded and urged his appointment as Judge Mills’ successor. Dr. Hyde was well qualified for the place­ ment He was a man of integrity, had an ex­ cellent business capacity, was capable, had good judgment and a wide array of ex­ periences as a large circle of colleagues. He won the appointment and moved the family to Hastings. He had practiced over 32 years as a country doctor whim he made this change in 1916. His health began to improve immediately. He was often urged to give some time to his old prac­ tice. but he held out feeling that his official duties as Probate Judge demanded ail of his time and energy. The family took a home at 333 W. Green St. The house had a small balcony off from one of the upstairs bedrooms. Judge Hyde lik­ ed to sit on this balcony to read the morning papers in warm weather and to greet citizens as they walkeu by on their way to work or to shop. Ella Mills Eggleston stayed on with Judge Hyde as probate register. She later was elected probate judge in her own right three times. She was well informed in the duties of the office and kept things moving along smoothly for the judge, and could run the of­ fice if he needed to be away from it. World War I began in I9I7 and ended on Nov II. I9I8. During this period he con­ tinued to practice as probate judge The flu epidemic of I9I8-I9I9 struck the nation with a vengeance Barry County and Prairieville Township were no exception and Dr Hyde could not refuse to come to the aid of his former patients He once again went to visit the very ill patients struck down with the disease He evey stayed in Prairieville over­ night at times He became ill with a fever and flu symptoms However, he didn't stay at home while ill. but continued to go to the of­ fice and to even see some patients The flu developed into pneumonia and he died, in the fall of I9I8. at the age of 55. Nettie Falk Hyde continued to live m Hastings The children grew into adults, pur sued careers, married and had families of their own Nettie Falk died in 1939 at the age of 74. following an emergency operation at Pennock Hospital November 13, 1995 Common Council met in regulor session in the City Hoti. Council Chambers. Hasting*. Michigan on Monday. November 13. 1995. ot 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding 1. Present ot roll coll were members Gray. Hawkins. Jasperse. Ketchum. Moy. White. Bleom. Campbell. 2. Moved by Hawkins. supported by Campbell, that the excuse of Councilmember Brower be op proved. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 3. Pledge to flog. 4 Moved by Moy. supported by White that the minutes of 10/23/95 be approved a* corrected. (*19 odd Manfetee after Marshall, and odd ond Senator Swartz ha* pendhsg legislation to allow 5% off Stole tax). Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 5. City Clerk. Sharon Vickery, swore in the newly-elected officials Campbell, Wood. Dorcy. White and Hawkins. 6. Mayor Gray introduced Senator Joanne Em­ mons ond State Representative Terry Geiger. Senator Emmons stated that Senate Bill 625 allows Historic tax structures to get tax credit on Michigan Income Tax. She also stated that there will be a change in the State Revenue Shoring. She soid she did not support it two years ago and did not support if lost year. One dollar out of every two now goes to Detroit We will see o difference in the changing of the Revenue Shoring formula. The money will go where people ore Represen• totive Geiger stated that a Representative from the House hod put o package together to fix the State Revenue Shoring formula. This would ween the City of Detroit from the enpectotion of dollars and correct the situation without taking away the dollars in one swoop. Moyor Gray honored State Representative Geiger with a key to the City. Senator Emmons presented Moyor Gray with a gift bosket for her retirement from office al the end of this year. 7. Moved by Hawkins, supported by White that the Lion* Club's request of November 1. to hold a Christmas parade. Saturday. December 2. be allowed under the Chief of Police ond DPS Yeos All. Absent: One Carried. 8. Jim Peuroch ond Neil Gardener were of the meeting to speck regarding the Pennock Hospital vs. City of Hastings lawsuit Moyor Gray went on record to say they have a right to speak, but due to litigation it was not appropriate for council to discuss or comment on pending litigation. Both were advised that it was not appropriate to be here to discus* this matter ond for them to extend the some courtesy to Council os we do to them. Peuroch passed out a document with some ooges from the 5 '9'95 Planning Commission ond •rom Pennock* lawsuit. He stated that under Sec­ tion 3.64 Parking — that it could be in a residential rone when approved by the Planning Commission a* a special land use He encouraged the City to fight this lawsuit ond not have a "quick ond quiet" settlement of this matter. Neil Gardener referred to a letter from their at­ torney doted November 10 1995 from Law Weathers and Richardson. Attorney Bloom slated that his client* wore very concerned that City Council members would be pressured to settle the lawsuit in favor of Ponnock Hospital Ho strongly objected to any settlement a* hi* client* believe the City will prevail, the cost will bo minimal, ond to not bo pressured for a quick solution. Gardner stated that Pennock could file for a special use per­ mit and ho felt the City could win this lawsuit. 9. Moved by Moy. supported by White that Lone Florio be allowed to slock the Fish Hatchery Pork ponds ond the insurance requirement be waived os they ore non-profit ond do not have funds. This was on the recommendation of the City Attorney ond City Monoger who both fell there was no liability and a benefit to the City. The City Attorney will get o release with the lake association with in­ demnification on file. Yeas All. Absent One Carried 10. Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy that the following invoices be approved Wolvering Paving . $10,274.53 State of Michigan 17.649.24 State of Michigan ........... 21.191.14 Yeas: Campbell B‘eam White Moy. Ketchum. Jasperse. Howkms. Gray. Absent Brower. Carried 11 Moved by Moy iupported by White that con­ sent item*. B-E. G-l KM be received ond placed on file 5. October 1995 ADA in Action letter. C. Christmas Party Invitation D Federal Fox Alert dated 11-11-95 E Letter from Deportment of State Police re $17 494 Federal Fund for Highway Safety Protect AL96-09 — Campaign Safe and Sober G Minutes of 10-12-95 meeting between Leaders and Representative of Barry County and Hastings Economic Development Committees and Commissions H Minutes of 10-11-95 Airport Commission I Minutes of 10 30 95 Zoning Board of Appeals K Letter doted 11 10 95 from low Weathers ond Richardson I. JEDC trial balance for 8-31-95 Revenue Statu* report of 8-31 95 ond Expenditures a* of 10-31 -95 M Letter of 11-9-95 from CNC requesting the purchase of railroad right of way Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 12. Consent item A 11-6-95 minute* of the Plann­ ing Commission. Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins that the City Manager ond Deputy Manager lock ot all possible angles and options to help the County out of the situation they are in for the Animal Shelter on Cass St ond report bock by the end of the year. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 13. Consent item J Letter of 11-9-95 from First Presbyterian Church. Bernie Oom concerning Pen­ nock Hospital. Mr. Oom asked that the Council not be pressured on this lawsuit. He felt the decision of Council wos correct ond that their standards ore strong. Moved by Ketchum, supported by Jasperse that the letter of 11-9-95 from the First Presbyterian Church Bernie Oom, be received and placed on fife. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 14. Moved by Moy, supported by White that con­ sent item A — Planning Commission minutes of 11-6-95 be received ond placed on file. Yeos: All. Noys; One. (Ketchum) Absent: One. Carried. 15. Consent Item F Minute* of 10-11-95 JEDC meeting ond financial report. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Hawkins that the JEDC minute* of 10-11-95 be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Noys: One. (Ketchum). Absent: One. Carried. 16. Moved by Campbell, supported by Hawkins that the Proclamation lor American Education Week November 12-18, 1995 be received ond plac­ ed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 17. City Manager Penrod stated that only one person had signed up for the Task Force to study City Facilities. A public hearing will be held November 20. at the American Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m. ond a sign up sheet will be there for anyone interested in being on the committee. 18. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the request of 11 -9-95 from CNC Manufacturing to purchase roilrood right of way between State St. ond land currently owned by CNC Manufacturing. Lot* 1. 2. 3. ond the SELY one half of Lot 4 of Ben­ nett 8 Kentield * addition, be referred to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. Yea*: Ail. Absent: One. Noys: Bleom. Ketchum. Corned 19. Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins, that the DPS report bo received ond placed on file. Yeo*: All. Absent: One. Carried. 20. Moved by Hawk in*, supported by May that the Chief of Police be allowed to purchase two vehicle* thru state purchasing at o price of $18.763 eoch. with one paid from the current year budget ond one after 7/1/96 a* requested in cor­ respondence doted 11-3-95 from Chief Sarver. Yeas: Gray. Hawkins. Jasperse. Ketchum. May. White. Bleom. Campbell. Absent: Brower. Carried. 21. City Monoger Penrod stated that eoch member hod a copy of the proposed Personnel Policy In their pocket ond would just like to receive it and discus* it at the next meeting. Moved by Bleom. supported by Moy that the pro­ posed Personnel Policy be discussed of the November 27. meeting ond be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: Ono. Carried 22. City Attorney Fekke* reported that ihe will be in Cincinnati. Ohio on Friday to be sworn in to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeal* and would be at­ tending a workshop on Rules of Procedure in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeal* ond Qualified Im­ munity of Municipalities and their official*. 23. Legislative Co-ordinator Campbell thanked Senator Emmons and Representative Geiger for being at the meeting and for their updates on what's going on in Lonsinq. 24. Louise Odatywolsko addressed the animal shelter. She stated that this matter is right bock where it was 30 years ago. where no one con ogre*. Sh* encouraged th® council to cooperate with the County on the Animal Shelter. 25. Jerry Bolthouse was present ond encouraged Council to not waive the parking enforcement dur­ ing the Christmas season. Parking is needed for their customer* ond without parking there will be no business. Mayor Gray stated that there hod not been a request for this yet. 26. Moyor Gray stated there wos on opening on the Zoning Board of Appeals and anyone in­ terested could get application* in the clerks office. Gray also wonted to clarify information concern­ ing the Federal Historic District and ployed o toped interview by Ken Rodont with Mr. Story from Ionia. Story indicated there wos no cost to the City that he wo* aware of He referred to the Michigan History Division ond Architectural firm and Biran Conway, top authority with the State. He indicated they hod no resistance to the Historic District. Gray proposed the voluntary plan to the City of Hasting* ond a District Study Committee form boundaries to include the Business District. She said there may be o cost in expanding the district. May felt the Ci­ ty should continue on o» the ground work hod already boon laid. White wo* not ready to move yet and wonted more information Moved by Moy supported by Jasperse that the City Manager look into pursuing the Federal District and report bock with the study by the end of the year Yeos All. Absent: One. Carried. 27 Moved by Campbell , supported by May Io ad­ journ ot 9 00 p.m Read and approved. Mary Lou Gray Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (12/7) �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 7, 1995 Cbh anwiKS Cteta winners After School Special program captured top honors in the children's parade category for this float titled. ‘Christ Our Lord was Bom This Day * The Barry County Animal Shelter was the big winner of the first place award in Ihe category for organizations. Santa Paws is riding at the rear of the float, which saluted our four-legged friends. The flag corp, and the Hastings High School Band added color and a festive note to the parade. Three days of fun and Christmas spirited times prevailed during the successful three day Christmas Joy Festival, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Miller Real Estate of Hastings captured the best overal 1 parade e n try award with a large float, "Christmas Joy is Coming Home." Miller Real Estate has woo top pa­ rade honors for five of the past six years. Four awards were presented in four differ­ ent divisions for float entries. Miller Real Estate won in the business/industry category. First United Methodist Church of Hastings took first place in the church division. The After School Special program, sponsored by Peace and Quimby United Methodist churches, took top honors in the children's category. The Barry County Animal Shelter won the top award for its float in the or­ ganizations division. For holiday decorating in the business and industry category, Hastings Color Center captured first place and the traveling trophy award and My Favorite Things won second place honors. Honorable mention was ac­ corded to Hair Care Center. Pages Book Store, White's Photography and MainStreet Savings Bank. Residential home winners with the best decorated lights in Hastings finished in a first-place tie. The top honors went to Vanessa Easey at 744 E. Brogan Rd. and Doug Gonsalves at 319 W. South. They will receive framed certificates of honor and free passes to the Hastings Cinema. Honorable mention in house decorating went to Martin and Kenna Curtis. 833 E. Bond St. and Norm Aspinall, 3315 N. Broadway. Miller Real Estate won best overall honors and first place in th< business/industry category in the Hasting-. Christmas parade with this float, titled 'Christmas Joy is Coming Home." Hastings' First United Methodist Church won first place with a "Christmas Joy is Jesus" float, depicting large wrapped gifts of "eternal life" and "peace," etc. surrounding a humble, wooden manger. Santa Paws was at the Barry County Animal Shelter to visit with children like Cassie Shepler and Alex Snider. Many of the Hastings Middle School band membeis wore perky Santa caps Music made the occasion merry. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 7, 1995 — Page 11 John Warren, honored as parade grand marshal for his community service, waves to the crowd Santa Claus, indeed, came to town Saturday, waving and smiling at all the children and young-at-heart along the parade route parading the ‘joys of Christmas LEGAL NOTICES Cosarty of Berry PUBLICATION NOTICK OF MUUBNG Fite No. 95-21771-NC In th® matter of Sherlyn Jeon Olsen. Social Security No. 366-46-8121 NOTICE: A hearing will be held on January 10. 1996 ot 1:15 p.m. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before . ;dge Richard H. Show on the Petition for Change of Nome of Sherlyn Jeon Olsen to Sherlyn Jeon Courtney. This change of nome is not sought for fraudulent purposes. November 28. 1995 Stephanie S. Fekkes (P43549) 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Sherlyn Jean Olsen 221 1/2 S. Broadway Hostings, Ml 49058 (12/14) Com No. 95-004302 TO: KAY LOUISE HEFFNER IN THE AAATTER OF AAARCIE ANN PRITCHARD. Minor DOB: 04/11/79. A petition has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will bo conducted by th® court on 1/04/96 of 11:00 a.m. in BARRY COUNTY PROBATE COURT/JUVENILE DIVISION. 220 W. Court St.. Ste. 302, Hostings. Ml. rr IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT KAY LOUISE HEFFNER personally appear before the court at the time ond place stated above. 11/27/95 RICHARD H. SHAW. Judge of Probate (12/7) *e _ brihg TIQINC.S OF YOU De'oult hoving been mode In the conditions of o certo.n Mortgage mode by MARGARET D. HART, whose present address Is 5045 Lind soy Road. Delton. Michigan. 49046 to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Formers Home Ad­ ministration (now known as Rural Economic and Community Development). United States Depart­ ment of Agriculture, with its District Office being located at 3260 Eagle Pork Drive. Suite 101-C. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49505. the Mortgage, dated April 3. 1992. ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on April 6. 1992. in Liber 539 of Barry County Records on Pages 75B through 762. Inclusive, ond by reason of such default Hie Mor­ tgagee elects to declare the entire unpaid amount ol such Mortgage due ond payable forthwith, on which Mortgage there Is claimed to be due ot the date of this notice, for principal ond Interest, the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT AND 34/100 (*69.158.34) DOLLARS ond no proceedings hoving been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or ony port thereof, whereby the power of sole contained m said Mortgage has become operative; Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given fha by virtue of the power of sole contained in said Mor­ tgage ond In pursuance of the statute in such cose made ond provided, the said AAortgoge will be foreclosed by o sole of the premises therein described or so much thereof os may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at ihe east entrance to the Circuit Court located at the Barry County Courthouse ot 220 W. State Street in the Ci­ ty of Hostings ond County of Borry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in ond for said County, on Thursday. December 21. 1995 ot 2:00 o'clock P.M.. local time, in the afternoon of said day. and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so os aforesaid then due on said AAortgoge together with 8 25 percent interest, legal costs, at tomeys' fees ond also ony taxes ond insurance that said Mortgagee doe* pay on or prior to the dote of said sole, which -aid premises ore describ ed in said AAortgoge as follows, to-wit Lands on< premises situated In the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry and State of Michigan ■ great Hope Ministries had this parade entry. ITilc unMr" Jttt 11 Ice fishermen were part of the activity in Miller Real Estate s ‘Christmas Joy is Coming Home" float The Emmanuel Bells, directed by John Hoyer (right), entertained at the Hastings Public Library after the parade The Barry County Road Commission added a touch of humor to the parade line­ up with this plow, complete with two mailboxes on each side A variety of dogs, guided by their young owners, helped make the event merry. Parcel C: Commencing at the Southeast cor­ ner of Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North. 470.00 feet along the East line of said Section 4; thence West of the right angles with said East section line. 162.95 feet to the true point of beginn­ ing. thence West 212.50 feet to the centerline of Lindsey Rood; thence South 21’16’26’ west along said centerline 220.00 feet; thence East 212.50 feet; thence North 21'16-26- East 220 00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sole unless the property is aban­ doned m which case the redemption period shall be thirtv (X) day* from the dote of sole For further information with regard to this foreclosure contact the District Office of Rurol Economic ond Community Development (formerly Formers Home Administration). 3260 Eogle Pork Drive. Suite 101-C. Grand Ropnis M^higon 49505 telephone (616) 942-4110. Dated; November 17. 1995 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through the Farmers Home Administration (now Rural Economic ond Community Development). United State* Department of Agriculture AAortgogee Robert J Zitto (P22749) Attorney for AAortgogee SCHEUERLE 8 ZITTA Business Address 300 Washington Street P O Box 212 Grand Hoven. Ml 49417 (616) 842 1470 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 7, 1995 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Lions’ fever is spreading all over I admit it. I have a serious case of Detroit Lions' fever. , It usually hits me every year about this same time when the Lions manage to salvage a disastcrous season by winning in late November and on into December. These wins help to warm the lie aris of Lions' fans across the state from Hastings to Hamtramck Of course the final stage of this fever hits and disappears during the first week of the playoffs. That's when the Lions usually sputter for minimal points along with a weak effort on defense and lose to the (keen Bay Packers 35-3. Oh. those horrible Cheeseheads This season Lions' owner William Clay Ford has said that if his team does not make the playoffs that Coach Wayne Fontes will be out of a job. No more stupid jokes at press conferences that Wayne personally finds very humorous The problem I sec here is that the Lions will probably make the playoffs with its three final regular season games against the three sisters of the poor — Houston. Jacksonville and Tampa Bay — and Fontes will survive his ninth life as the team's coach. So what do you root for a playoff season or a brand new beginning with a new coach u ho doesn't make jokes ai press conferences. You still hear chants of "Fire Fontes" or "Wayne Must Go", but they have become minimal now that lhe Detroit football squad is enjoying a four-game winning streak. My fever was never more potent than Monday night when the Lions blasted the dreadful Chicago Bears 27-7. And I wasn't the only one. as 80.000 people rocked the Pontiac Silverdome and many more watched in their silver and blue attire on television sets nationwide. 1 was clothed in a No. 20 Lions' jersey that 1 still own from the Billy Sims' days. With Barry Sanders now wearing No. 20 it proves that some things never change, but just get better The National Football Leagues No. 1 offense came out Tiring in the first quarter — Mitchell. Moore. Pernman. Sanders. Monon and Sloan — were all used in building a 14­ 0 Detroit advantage after the first quarter Scott Mitchell completed nine-of-nine passes in the first quarter and the Lions racked up 142 yards of offense to the Bears grand total of 20 yards Mitchell finished ihe game with 309 passing yards — Sure a long ways from the Eric Hippie. Jeff Komlo and Bob Gagliano days In fact the only thing stopping the Lions offense in the first half were those covered wagons that found their way into the endzonc. Chicago obviously did not give Herman Moore enough respect, but did give him a comfortable cushion in the Monday night game. Moore set a team record with 14 catches for 183 yards. The Bears when they weren't giving the Lions big areas to catch passes were making stupid mistakes with penalties or allowing Detroit's defensive pass rush plenty of room to get to former Lion quarterback Erik Kramer. I never really was a Kramer fan leading 21-0 at half, the Lions only scored two field goals in the second half, but the Bears tallied just seven points thanks to continuous pressure absorbed by Detroit's pass rush. Four sacks against a Chicago offensive line that has protected Kramer admirably throughout this season. What a win it was for any Lions' fan. Still. I’m not getting too excited yet because I know from past experiences what can happen to this team in any given game. You see there is a second stage to this Detroit Lions' fever and that contains massive phobia problems and big gulps of reality. Stay tuned. •The high school volleyball season may still be over a week from its beginning, but the local teams are very busy working on perfecting their offenses. Hastings and Delton-Kellogg did just that on Monday night with a scrimmage at Hastings High. Of course, the local team that has made the most noise in recent years is Lakewood who was the state runnerup in Class B last season. Here's to another year full of spikes, digs, aces and assists in 1995-96. •To all parents of college athletes — We would like to bear bow your athletes arc doing, but usually I find that most colleges do not send us information unless lhe imormation is requested. So. please pass along the information and photos and we will find a way to get them into the newspapers. •And finally, a reminder to all varsity coaches in Barry County. Don't forget to call in scores on our voice mail (948-8700). during business hours (945-9554) or leave messages in the mail boxes at the high schools. This will help to keep the news in the newspaper and keep the readers and sports fans happy. Talk io you soon. SPORTS Three area football stars named all-state Three football players from Barry County have been selected io the Detroit Free Press All-State football teams The local members are Hastings Brian Seymour. Delton-Kellogg s Scott Haas and Ray Decker from Maple Valley Seymour was selected as an ottensive lineman in Class BB. Haas earned bis recognition as a defensive back in Class D and Ray Decker was chosen as a defensive lineman in Class CC. Saxon shooters sputter in season opening loss IONIA — Too many turnovers. Too many missed shots. And too much Bill Thomas. That basically was the story of Hastings' varsity boys basketball opener Tuesday at Ionia High School. The Saxons just could not execute well enough to battle with the host Bulldogs, who won the season opener for both teams 74-50 Hastings finished the game with 23 turnovers, a stat that may not be alarming, but definitely hurt the Saxons* cause. The missed shots came at times of the game where the Hastings' team really needed a friendly bounce, especially in the second quarter when they were outscored 21 -8 by the Ionia club. “We gave them a lot of easy shots." Hastings Coach Don Schils said of his team’s second quarter effort. Thomas led Ionia's second quarter surge with cifh! points and finished the game with 28 markers. Thomas' other big effort came in the third quarter when he tallied 10 points. “Thomas is an outstanding player,*' Schils said. “He has beaten us in lhe past with his three-point shots, today it was with his post up moves. He's a college player." No other Ionia player scored more than eight points. Fred Jiles led the Saxons with 11 points, Jeff Storrs tallied nine points and Jason Fuller added seven, all coming in the first half. Jiles also dished out four assists, while Kyle Pohja topped the Hastings* squad on the boards with six rebounds. “We gambled way too much” -Don Schils, Hastings Coach Hastings actually leu 15-10 after the first eight minutes, but Ionia came storming back to take a 31-23 advantage into lhe half Ryan Gillons opened up the second half with a nice dipsie-do move for a Hastings basket, but Thomas matched his shot to make the score 33-25 in favor of the host Bulldogs. Thomas then went to work, first with a spin move and then with a put-back basket giving Ionia a 37-25 lead just three minutes into lhe third quarter. Jiles nailed a double for Hastings, but Thomas matched with a rebound and a basket, forcing Schils to call a timeout trailing 39-27 with 5:25 to play in lhe quarter. Hastings' Jay Bolthouse (30) challenges Ionia's defense inside the paint during. Tuesday's varsity basketball season opener at Ionia. -> Back-to-back baskets by Pohja put the Saxons to within 10 points, 43-33, at the 3:14 mark and a Storrs jumper made the score 46-35 with 2:16 left in the third quarter. Ionia led 48-35 at the start of the fourth quarter. Ionia, though, made another strong surge down lhe stretch and led 60-45 with four minutes to play in the game. That Bulldog run virtually closed the door on any hopes of a Hastings comeback. “We were running an up-tempo system, but we were not running the system as well as I thought we could have," Schils said of A Storrs’ three-pointer with 7:31 to play in ihe game made the score 48-39 Ionia. And a no-look pass from Jiles to Jim Robbe kept the Saxons within nine points. 52-43. with 6:13 remaining In the fourth quarter. his team's overall effort. “We gambled way too much." Hastings will continue its road trip at Lakewood on Friday. First tip is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dowagiac 59, Delton-Kellogg SI '4 The Panthers had a 24-22 lead early in the * third quarter, but the host Chieftains used a' 13-2 spurt to build up a 35-26 advantage. Delton-Kellogg's biggest problem.', according to Coach Jim Hogoboom, were-, lhe shots that didn't fall. The Panthers were , 20-for-63 (31 percent) from ihe field and 8-> of-16 (50 percent) from the free throw line. "The key stat is simply that we did not knock the shots down." Hogoboom said. <» Tyler Jansen led the Panthers with 12 points. Ryan Vliek tossed in 11 and Troy* McCarty and Karl Norton each added seven markers. ■ e«"» Justin Peters tallied 21 points for Dowagiac. Dowagiac was 22-of-64 from lhc? field and 13-of-20 from the free throw line. Norton led Delton-Kellogg with eight • rebounds. The Panthers will be at home on Friday to • face the Mattawan Wildcats. • n Saxon varsity spikers contenders with experience The job for Peg Boucher. Hastings' firstyear varsity volleyball coach, is making sure sure good athletes become good volleyball players. And for starters, Boucher will spend plenty of time teaching the game's basic skills to her talented Saxon squad. "Fundamentals: I don't care how fancy." Boucher said. "It all comes down to fundamentals." The Saxons' team includes seven seniors— six who have previous varsity experience. Jenae Bailey should play in a hitters' role for the Saxons and Rochelle Day and Colleen Loftus are also expected to sec time in front court positions. Sarah McKinney will play in the back row as will Jenny Dukes. who might also see action as an allaround performer. Hastings' seventh senior. Tammi Kelly, is slotted to start at an important setter position. Hastings will use a two-setter formation and as many as three setters could play during a single match for the Hastings team "Right now we re basically using a very simple type of attack." Boucher said. "We do have good athletes, now if they can become good volleyball players." Juniors playing varsity this year are Andrea Dreyer, Janette Jennings, Andrea Jones, Meghann Murphy, Rachel Nystrom and Jodi Songer. The two Andrea's — Dreyer and Jones — will play in hitter positions, Murphy and Nystrom are both expected to play in the back row, Jennings is an experienced setter and Songer, one of the team's top athletes, will be used as an allaround performer. Anne Burghdoff is the team's only sophomore. Burghdoff is a good server with soft hands, according to Boucher. Serving, in the coaches' words, "should be a good weapon” for the Saxon spikers. Six new coaches are starting programs in ihe O.K. While Conference this season, so Boocher won't be the only new one around. Lowell. Zeeland and Forest Hills Central should all be contenders for league volleyball honors, but don't count out Hastings either The Saxons will start its season at the Otsego Tournament on Dec. 16. Battle, Creek Central and Lakeview will both travel, to Hastings for volleyball action on Dec. 2Qu ' NEWS | of your LOCAL and AREA !(» COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE * Hastings BANNER , SUBSCRIBE TODAY “ Call 945-9554 I. \____________________ ___ ________ Z * Ten selected for area basketball team After a grueling season filled with layups, steals and rebounds 10 individuals have been selected to this fall s 1995 All-Barry County girls basketball team The squad includes iwo players from Hastings and two from Delton-Kellogg high schools Named the area s bes» are Rachel Young and Janette Jennings of Hastings. Kale Matteson and Sam Lantmga of DeltonKellogg. Jenny Doyle and Tracy Schondelnuycr of Middleville. Janu Schrock and Joni Daniels of Lakewood and Nichole Kirw in and Daw n Stine of Maple Valley •Young, a forward-guard, was named to the O.K. White conference team after averaging 14.3 points this past year She scored in double figures in all but one game for the Saxons. Young also made 100 steals (5 3 per game) and a team-leading 90 rebounds •Jennings was the Saxons point guard, scoring an average of 9 5 points per contest Her best performance was a 22-pomt game versus Zeeland She also averaged three assists and ran the show", according to Hastings Coach Kane Kowalczyk Jennings was an honorable mention pick on the all­ conference team •Matteson. a 5-9 senior forward, was voted Deltoo-KelloEZ s Most Valuable Player as well as being named to lhe Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Association squad. In district play. Matteson had 11 points and eight rebounds versus Allegan and six points and eight boards against Middleville. •Lantmga. a 5-11 senior center, scored 12 points with 18 rebounds against Lakewood during the regular season and 11 points in Delton-Kellogg s contest with Hastings In districts Lantinga tallied 17 points and 13 rebounds in a win versus Allegan and 16 points in a loss to Middleville •Doyle, a sophomore wing player far the Trojans, averaged 14.9 points and six rebounds. She also led the team in steals with a 3.7 norm. Middleville Coach Jim Sprague said of Doyle "for a sophomore, she’s probably as good of a scorer as I’ve seen; she's one of the best offensive players we've had." •Schondelnuycr. a junior point guard, scored 10 points per contest and led the Trojan team with 63 steals Sprague fell that Schondelmaver was an all-around player See BASKETBALL continued on page 13 Members of this year's Hastings varsity volleyball team are (front row. from left) Tammi Kelly. Sarah McKinney. Jenny Dukes. Jenae Baily. Colleen Loftus. Rochelle Day. Betsie Keeler; (back row) Coach Peg Boucher. Rachel Nystrom, Janette Jennings. Jodi Songer. Meghann Murphy, Andrea Jones. Andre Dreyer and Anne Burghdoff. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 7, 1995 — Page 13 YMCA Women’s Volleyball League BASKETBALL continued from page 12_ "She did everything. She directed traffic, she had to score — she did it all." •Schrock, a sophomore guard, averaged 10.8 points. 3.5 steals and 2.7 assists. Lakewood Coach Amy Kehnle said of Schrock: "She is very quick (and is our) key on fast breaks." •Daniels, a junior center, was the Vikings captain. She had norms of 10.7 points and seven rebounds. Daniels hit 43 percent of her shots. Kehnle said that Daniels was a "real leader" which was a valuable commodity for the Lakewood team. •Kirwin, a senior forward, is the second all-time leading scorer in Maple Valley s girls basketball history with 772 points The teams Most Valuable Player averaged 14 7 points, had 86 steals and grabbed 162 rebounds. Kirwin was named to the Southern Michigan Athletic Association first team. •Stine, a sophomore center, set a Lions rebounding record this season with 265 boards. That number gave her a rebounding norm of 12.6. Also voted to the SMAA squad. Stine averaged 12.4 points A league W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle....................................47-1 CJ Properties.................... 41 7 Lcafwood Lumber....................................... 32-16 ICS Travel 29 22 Ink Spots........................................................ 17-34 Hastings Burial Vault.................................14-34 Snider Satellites............................................i 1-40 Hanover/Garrison....................................... 10-41 B League Ranger Tool and Die.................................... 44-4 FlexFab........................................................... 35-16 Goodenough Goodies..................................33-15 Ray James Electric...................................... 29-19 Tide Office.................................................... 24-27 Backe Construction.......................................17-34 Bliss..................................................................15-33 Spencer Towing.............................................. 1-50 The students at the Hastings Middle School are enjoying varied experiences to get their heart rale up and work on physical fitness- Mostly, they |ust enjoy the challenge of staying on their feel at the local skating rink recently The first half of the seventh graders took to the skates this semester, the second half win go next ■kmesler. Watch out-here come about 75 skaters on the way to becoming «tpertsl YMCA Youth Basketball Good Games * Series: K. Curjs 174; C. Cams 156-432; K. Allen 165; C. McGinn 160; D. Bammus 181; P Doezema 179; C. Burpee 178; T. Daniels 233; T. Soya 161; L. Delong 188-482; B Paul 176-495; P. Fisher 174; S Grinage 169-487; K Farr 170; C. Warner 166-488; S. Greenfield 169-480; T. Loftus 167-456; L. Apsey 190-527. R. Apsey 124; B Cuddahee 199-547; S. Snider 182; K McMillon 167; J. Hurless 196; D Snider 167; B Moody 219; P Guy 171; L. Miller 148-392; C. Hurless 163-410; I Gasper 197; M. Eaton 164; N. Taylor 171-446 Saaday Night Mixed B.S.en 34H-I3H; Really Ronens 34-18; Thunder Alley 32-20; Alley Cats 32-20; Dtehards 30-22; Holey Rollers 30-18; Rebels 29-23; Misfits 27H-24H; Rednecks 27-25; Short N Sweet 25-27; Beginners Pius 22M-29W; Fearsome 4 22-30; Tasmamac's 2IW-3OW; Load Hogs 21-31; Get Along Gang 21-27; Fnends 19-33; Freemans 18-30; Dynamites 16-36. Womens High Games and Series - M Snyder 225-579; D. Snyder 189-327; "D. Kelley 201-518; M. Briggs 180-465; N. Lambert 165-464; D. Smith 176-455; D. Seeber 161-450; I Mead 162-446; S. Craven 160424; P. Miller 141-410; B Moody 213; L. Barnum 189; S. Sanborn 184; K. Sutfm 173; C. Wilcox 168; N. Taylor 165. Mem High Games and Series - C. VanHouten 221-584; B Rentz 215-555; R. Craven 196-518; B Drayton 195-514; J. Smith 241-513; F Mead 202-473; M Cross 180-467; R. Swift 207; R Bowman 200; S. Sanborn 200; C. Martin 196; D. Barnes 193; T. James 181; J. Davis 180; R. Snyder 177; E. Kelley 158. Thursday A.M. Hummers 36H-I5W; Question Marks 32*20; Lucky Shots 28-24; Varneys 28-24. Hastings Bowl 27-25; LeHarves 26-26; Lef­ tovers 25-27; Bosleys 23W-28W; Valley Realty 23-29. Good Gaines and Series - P Fisher 174-489; ). Lewis 188-173; S. Mogg 197-471; D Collier 150439; O. Gillons 149-431; B. Norns 159409; B Estep 157408; V. Kincade 179-398; M Dull 137-394; K Thomason 174: M Atkinson 165; F. Ruthniff 165; 1. Ruthniff 153; D Olmsted 144; S. Salazar 132; K Kesler 117; B. Bodo 113. Moose Mtied Get Lucky's 3736-14H; 9 and A Wiggle 35-17; Big O’s 29W-22W; Middle Lakers 29H-224; Three Ponies 28-24; Keglers 27-25; Heads Out 27-25; Working On It 27-25; Sears Service 26-26; Four Stars 26-26; Rocky Four 25-23; Gillons 24-28.1 ale Com ers 2214-29W; Rusty Four 22-30. Odd Bills 21-31; Gutter Dusters 21-31; Ten Pins 19-33; Four R s 17-31 High Gaines and Series Men — J. Jacobs 217-584. J Barmm 209-584; B Keeler H Keilor 202-557; R Roush McKee 278-576; W Lydy 200 50; T Lewis 188 res and Series Women - S. 199-573; S. McKee 197-576; E. 1-532; P Arends 189484; M. 490; P Robbins 210486; M •65; M. Wilkes 154. Bowierettes '.•Bennett Industries 33-15; Kent Oil 26-22; Sucker Insurance 26-22; Dorothy's Hair StylQg 25-23; Cartton Center Excavating 23-25; DJ. Electric 11-37. 2««id Games and Series - S. Drake 167: fc'Elliston 157434; M Dull 148; G Potter 180478; D Coenen 206; B Daugherty M-346; S. Dunham 156436; E Ulrich 8(6477; B Hathaway 168499; T Redman 08-394; S. Merrill 199469 Wednmday League -Varney's Stables 34-18; F.H Parties A-18; Misfits 29-23; Eye and Em Specialists 28-24, Nashville Chiro 26-26; Hair Care tenet 26-26; Mace's Ph 23-29; HAS techine 22W-29W: Valley Realty 20-32; CHestyles 17W-34W. .fllgh Games and Series — L. Elliston 106-529. E Vanesse 196-508; D. Seeber 175-506 (first ever 5001; E. Mesecar 188489; M Matson 180483; T Soya 170478; M Bnmmer 198461; F Schneider 171463; M Dull 169-387; R Murphy 171433. B Wilson 151417; W Purchis 142; K. Sutfm 182; C. Shellenbarger 178; B. Hathaway 484; B. Estep 401 Recreation 13 Barry Automotive 31; Fairchkfs and Woodland Boys 28; Harder-Waraerr 26W; Freeport Elevator and Carlton Center Ex­ cavating 26 with Cross' Country Homes 23. Good Games and Series - E Olsen 224-576; J. Buehler 515; J B-.rtimus 200-529; B. Kin, ?-'■ 510 R Fay 2' 1555; B Minor Hastings Drill Team.......................................... 1-0 Motor Honey................................................... ..1-0 Grandmas Green Tree................................ .*..0-0 Richies Coffee Shop ................................... 0-1 Bliss......................................................................0-1 Rachel Young Senior Cklxens Woodmansee 31W-2OW; Kuempel 31-21; Colvin 30-22; Nash 30-22; Otis 28W-23H; Moucouhs 27H-24H; Jeskk 27-25; Snyder 27-25; Brodock 26W-25W; Friend 25-27; D. Hall 24-28; Brewer 24-28. Dowding 24-28; Beckwith 24-28; Schlacter 20-32; Richardson 19-33. Good Games and Series Ladies — D Brewer 143; B Moore 148; P. Snyder 163; F. Schneider 157; M. Matson 166-478; G. Potter 160-404; S. Sabasuen 240-486; A. Lethcoe 151; L. Wellman 143; Y. Markley 186485; O. Gillons 167418; J. Richardson 190478; D Keeler 163428; G. Otis 178-510; M. Spoelstra 129; N. Moucouhs 158. Good Games and Series Men — D. Hall 197-529; L. Perry 168 458; D. Nixon 149-359; P Otis 182-501; J. Kosky 191-528; A. Hendr wksen 163-380; D. Dowding 172456; B. Terry 204-550; G. Young 150; J. Mulder 164; H. Service 183-500; W. Brodock 167481; W. Woodmansee 189493; P. Terpening 177499; C. Haywood 180; T. Spoelstra 154451. Monday Mixers Girrbach 36-16; Babes and Buts 3055-2154; Hartzler Tours 30-22; Southshore Saloon 30-22; Hastings Bowl 29-23; Mr. Bruce's 26-26; Kelley's Keglers 26-26; Three Ponies 26-26; T.M. Lassies 23V5-28H; Michelob 21-31; Rowdy Girls 19-33: Dewey's Auto 15-37. High Games - V. Pierson 214; D. Seeber 210; S Vandenburg 204; M. Snyder 190; F. Girrbach 187; D Skinner 183; V. Anders 176; P. Snyder 167; R. Pins 166 High Series - V. Pierson 599; S. Vanden burg 547; D. Skinner 525; A. Hall 499; F. Girrbach 493. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 40-16; Pin Seekers 39-17; Advucco Cbmmciciil Printing 35-21; Hsstings Bowlers 31-25; Lockshop 29-27; Lammo's Gowns 27-29; Viking 26-30; Neigh­ bors 22-34; Black Sheep 20-36; Bye 1145. Mens High Games & Series R. Reed 219; L Burch 185-505; M. Zimmer­ man 188-466; P. Scobey 224-607; S. Guy 163; M. Kuhlman 180483; M Beck 217-529; K. Keller 171; B. Johnson 218-568. Womens High Games A Series D. Sexton 165; G. Buchanan 202-547; B. • NOTICE • DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOL BOARD invites citizens to submit questions or subjects of inquiry that may be asked of those cixfididates for the Delton Kellogg superintendency. The deadline for submittal is January 8, 1996. Please send your requests to: Superintendent’s Office Delton Kellogg Schools 327 North Grove Street Delton, Ml 49046 B Major MainStreet Savings Bank................................1-0 Lakewood Merchants....................................... 1-0 Blair Landscaping............................................. 1-0 Petersons.............................................................. 1-0 Law and Disorder.............................................0-1 Cappon OU........... . ............................................0-1 Masse/Boslcy.....................................................O-l Hastings Merchants......................................... 0-1 Results C League — Union Bank 44 vs. Riverbend 28; Ag. Boys 30 vs. JDI 32. B Minor — Bliss 40 vs. Hastings Drill Team 58; Ritchies Coffee Shop 53 vs. Motor Honey 75. B Major — Mainstreet Savings Bank 49 vs. Masse/Boslcy 46; Cappon Oil 34 vs. Lakewood Merchants 51; Hastings Merchants 35 vs. Blair Landscaping 60; Peterson 62 vs. Law and Disorder 44. Janette Jennings D. lambert 502; M. Martin 510 and T. Westbrook 525. YTsCA Youth Council's Adult Indoor Soccer Sam Lantinga Team W-L-T Black..................................................................1-04) Blue....................................................................1-0-0 Green................................................................0-1-0 Grey...................................................................0-1-0 Kate Matteson AovomsacMT ’ Swedish Weight Loss Surprises Researchers Sweden-After many »cientific studies. Banta was devel-, oped by Vita Source with the assistance of the U.S. Govern­ ment. After extensive testing with amazing results. Banta is now available in this country. 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Box 304 Hastings, Ml 49058 Mens C League W-L Union Bank..........................................................1-0 JDI......................................................................... 1-0 Carpenter Plumbing......................................... 0-1 Riverbend............................................................ 0-1 Ag Boys*..............................................................0-1 BOWLING SCORES ■ Outboard Inn 36-16. Nashville Chiro 38-18; Styles-R-Ux 31-21; Melaleuca Inc 31-21; NAPA Giris 29-23; Edward D Jones 29-23; Hastings Bowl 26M-25K; Stefano's 23-29; Riverside 19-31; Mitcher-T t9M-33h; Morrow Roofing 18-34; Bob's oral 17-33. Council's I Taxable or tax-free money market funds I Automatic collection and reinvestment of dividends and Income Call or stop by today for more information. Mwnowr SIPC Mark D. Christensen 228 North Church Hastings. Ml 49058 616 945-3553 Oar new address is 2166 w. Gun lake Rd., Hastings Behind Boh's Gun & Tackle. (616) 945-5588 Edwardjones Srrvinf IftdriidnaJ Inwrtnn Stnre 1S71 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 7, 1995 Hastings athletes who were named All-Barry County in their respective sport during the fall sports season include (front row, from left) Tim Rounds (cross country). Laura Thomas (cross country), Charissa Shaw (cross country). Lori Maiville (cross country), Becca Keeler (tennis). Lisa Cooklin (tennis), Betsie Keeler (tennis). Aaron Baker (soccer) and (back row) Brian Seymour (football). Jon Lawrence (golf), Jason Fuller (golf), Ed Youngs (football). Jack Taylor (football). Jef.' Storrs (soccer), Jesse Barnum (football) and Jim Robbe (soccer). Fred Jiles (soccer). Chad Price (soccer) were also named All­ Barry County. Offense...key for Delton-Kellogg Towards the hole Middleville's T.J. Schut (30) puts up a shot in Tuesday's season opener versus Maple Valley. Middleville won the game 74-66. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Members d this year' Dehon-KeUogg varsity volleyball team are (front row. from left) Kim Cole. Lois Marlow. Michelle Sackett, Katie Wooden, Liz Kendajl, Trisha Kotrba, Sar«h Sarah Fisher, who teaches aerobics with her own classes in Hastings, came to the Hastings Middle School to work with the students is physical education classes. This group is in the middle of a 25 minute set of aerobics Delton-Kellogg appears to have the talent, now flrit-year varsity volleyball coach Ronda Sturgeon just needs to get the potential out of her group of Panthers. Colo; (back row) Kate Matteson. JU Campbel. Jeni Bourdo, Sam Lantinga. Nicole Moss. Jean Finney, ReNae Trantham: and Coach Ronda Sturgeon “”UP "We've been working on lhe offense and have incorporated some new things." training camp. GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Bci.llll6i* at any of these area locations Gun Lake — In Hastings — In Middleville - Bosley Pharmacy Thomapplc Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s Superette Tom's Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market Greg’s Get It & Go Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies Back Door Deli Terry’s Tick Tock S&S Country Store In Lake Odessa Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-O Shell In Nashville — South End Little’s Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon's Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Some of those new things may include * swing hitler, a more aggressive back row setup and a powerful hitting system that wil include just one setter. J Sturgeon's job will be made easier by Ute presence of seven returning seniors. Deltoov Kellogg's version of the sensational sevea. includes Sam Lantinga, ReNae Trantham.. Jeni Bourdo. Kate Matteson, Jill Campbell^ Jean Finney and Nicole Moss. Matteson and Finney are right side bitted., Campbell and Moss will both attack from the left side. Trantham and Bourdo are as a valuable middle hitler. ... Lantinga. the team's Most Valuable Player, as a junior, gives opponents' problems with height, bitting and jumping ability. Not only are the Delton- Kellogg seniors talented, but they are also quality leaden. Tm thrilled to work with them; their attitude is real positive," Sturgeon said. The girls are just helping them (the underclassmen) along." Six juniors and one sophomore round oof a Panther team which Sturgeon says has a Tot of hard hlttera." Lois Marlow. Katie Wooden. Trisha Kotrba. Sarah Cole, Michelle Sackett and Liz Kendall make up Sturgeon's junior class. Marlow. Kotrba and Sackett all play on dip. left side, while Wooden and Cole line up on the right side. Look for a tough race in the Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Association this season with Kalamazoo Hackett. Paw Paw. Mattawan, and Pennfteld all having legitimate shots atd league title. . Delton-Kellogg will open Its season on Dec. 9 at the St. Philip tournament. The Panthers will host Parchment on Dec. 18. ' G.R. Mackers,. come to B.C.’s Kellogg Arenas The Continental Basketball Association'a. (CBA) Grand Rapids Mackers are makinfraJ trip to Battle Creek. The Mackers will play" Dec. 9 in Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena against lhe Fort Wayne Fury. Game time Is 7:35 p.m. and lhe half time entertainment includes the Bud Light Daredevils. The Dec. 9 contest features two very talented squads. This year's Fury team, includes Indiana University's Damon Bailey ■ and Jay Edwards, who is among the league's scoring leaders. The Mackers featu. e formes ■ Fab Five member Ray Jackson. Mark Hughes, a member of Michigan's 1989' championship team. Purdue’s Cuonso" Martin and former Detroit Piston Ivano- Newbill. Tickets are available al Kellogg Arena? any Ticket Master outlet or you can chargd by phone (963-8080). �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 7, 1995 — Page 15 Hastings Central Elementary students present “The Traveler's Lantern” - Middle School students 1 collect food for holidays Teams ot teachers, individuals and students all worked in a school wide effort spearheaded by the student council to gather canned goods to present to Steve Reid ol Love, Inc. The tradition ol collecting food to share with the needy netted more than 1,000 cans for Love, Inc. Shown here are the members of the student council with Reid when the students helped load the 22 boxes of food into his Committee members were "Sam* Oakland. Tm Leach and David Hoaglin. council advisors for the program were Becky Wigg. Lynn FleischerStanton A poor family who agrees to keep a lantern lit for a weary traveler found that good deeds are always repaid and sometimes in very special ways. That’s the premise of the play "The Traveler’s Lantern" which was recently presented by Marianne Kendall’s fourth grade class. When a weary traveler asked a poor but honest family to keep his lantern lit "for two weeks," they agreed, not knowing it was a test to see if they would keep their word. The traveler warned them that if the light did go out, "all human virtue will disappear from the earth." Months went by and the family struggled to keep the promise, and they did, but not before they had to sell most of their precious belonging to buy fuel to keep the lantern lit Some of their friends said that it was "a foolish promise to a foolish stranger." but the family still kept its word. The "traveler" with lhe lantern was really working for the queen, seeking an honest person to be a nanny for the queen's child. Because of it's honesty and dedication, the poor family found that they would be well taken care of by the royal family. In the end. the poor but honorable family would all go to live in the castle. The students gave a morning and an afternoon performance of their play to parents, friends and classmates. The "weary traveler" Eric Schiedel (left to right) talks to the Hoberg family, Ray Lewis, (son Bert) Erin Bernard (daughter Karen) and Danielle Drumm (mother Mrs. Hoberg). He's asking them to accept responsivity for keeping the lantern lit. Holiday concerts set for Sunday Two traditional holiday concerts will be presented by the Hastings Area Schools music department Sunday afternoon. Dec. 10, at the Hastings High School gym. The middle school bands and choirs will present their concert at 2 p.m. Students in both seventh- and eighth-grades will be showcased in an hour of seasonal melodies. Al 4 p.m., the high school bands and choirs will present their 10th annual Christmas Coiof the high school musicians in an hour of Haslings Middle School students formed a chain to help load cans and cans of food into the Love, Inc., van. ft took a second trip to transport all of the canned goods. netbn •/» i nr-w»onj*> -wtv f-» r«- nO Musical directors for the performing ensembles are Patricia LaJoye and Candace Pierce for vocal music, and Joan BxserdSchroeder and Joseph LaJoye for instrumental music. This year, for the first time ever, both con­ certs will be video taped by the high school production department. All concertgoers will receive an order form with their concert pro­ gram if they wish to purchase a video. All proceeds from the sale of videos will be rolled over into the purchase and maintenance of equipment for the high school production department. Stiff aidvisors for video production art Larry Christopher and Tom Freridge. Area Birth Announcements... GIRL. Samantha Rae. born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 12 at 10:54 p.m. to Rebecca WMkms and Maxwell Weeks of Freeport, weighing 7 lbs.. 1 oz. and 204 inches long. BOY, Nicholas Dorio bom at BOY, Francis Jay bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 17 at 8:23 a.m. to Sieve and Linda Merring of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Autumn Hope bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 15 al 10:07 to Heidi and Pat King of Delton. Weighing 5 lbs. 134 ozs. arid 194 inches long. GIRL. Allie Johana bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 14 at 6:29 p.m. to Scott and Tammy Woodman of Sunfield. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 aza. and 21 inches long. BOY, Thomas Michael bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 17 al 8:43 a.m. Io Diana L. Miller of Nashville and Thomas R. Rowlee of Eaton Rapids. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Olivia Louise bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 2 al 2 p.m. to Bill and Shari Barter o. Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. II ori and 194 inches long. GIRL, Gabrielle Marie bom at Pennock Itoapital oa Nov. 14 al 6:10 a.m. to Daniel aadKatnna Huffman of Hastings Weighing 7 lt» . 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Selene Jo-Ann bom at Penrx>ck ■hospital on Nov. It at 1:50 p.m. to Natasha ones and Stephen Peabody of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 64 ozs. and 194 inches ong BO\, Annette and Kevin Boulter are happy to announce the birth of their son, Matthew Lee, boro Nov. 17 at 6:24 p.m. at Blodgett Hospital, weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 in­ ches long. Proud sisters are Erika and Jessica. Grandparens are Jan and Ed Boulter of Freeport. Bev and Ed Esakson of Alto and June and Ed Murphy of Nashville. BOY, Colton Levi, son of Glenn and Lisa Tobias was bom al Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids on Nov. 22. He weighed 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and was 22 inches long His proud grand­ parents arc Larry and Betty Tobias of Delton and Barb Christie of Battle Creek. BOY, Zachary Peter boro at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 20 at 5:47 a.m. to Randy and Anne Wikox of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 84 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Amanda Jo bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 27 at 4:15 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Ben­ jamin of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 22 inches long. BOY, Zak cry Andrew bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 28 al 1:08 a.m. to Ana Pacheco. Weighing 9 lbs. 0 ozs. and 204 in­ ches long BOY, Ryan Scott born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 22 at 11:43 a.m. to Eric and Rosemary Myall of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Raymond Jason II born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 22 at 7:52 p.m. to Jill and Jason McConnon of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs., 14 ozs. and 204 inches long. TWINS, Megan Troy and Kaley Mamie bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 20 at 7:51 and 7:52 a.m. to Kim and Troy Ziegler of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 7 lbs. 64 ozs. and both were 214 inches long. BOY, Jordan Eric bora al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 15 at 2:07 p.m. to Teri and Leroy Hildebrant of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 154 ozs. and 214 inches long GIRL, Kortney Ann bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 23 al 2:55 a.m. to Tina and Sean ’bchardson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs II czi. and 204 inches long. BOY, Brandon Michael Charles bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Nov. 22 at 6:53 p.m. to Debra and Stephen Barnum of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Noah William Sowle bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 15 at 3:02 p.m. to Tamara Plumpton and Robert Ticer (Sowle) of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 84 ozs. and 21 in­ ches long. BOY, Damian Allen James bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 22 at 12:20 a.m. to Autumn Moore and Duane Gardner of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs and 21 inches long. ..................................... . ........ ............■ ■ ■ .. ' .mil— CommUrH&itlon /roto:.CONGRESSMAN*^ NICK SMITH ' ----------------------------------------------------------- J Pennock Hospital on Nov. 12 at 12:10 a.m to Brian arid Ginny Anderson of Hastings Weighing 9 Ibk. 14 oz*. and 2m inches long. Central Elementary fourth grade students pose for a cast photo before the first presentation of its play 'The Traveler's Lantern." All of the children helped in the play. They are, (first row. from left) Leslie Brown, Tiffany Easey, Erin Bernard, Andrea Murphy, Michael Bouchard, Jon Hollister, (second row) Jessica Falconer. Alyssa Howe, Danielle Drumm, Justin Forman, Adam Burandt, Ray Lewis, (third row) Chris Flieraman, Eric Schiedel. Matt DeBoer. Robert Fields, Ryan Hartman,(fourth row) Austin Winegar, Emily Allen, Leah Labine, Brenda Labine. Brenda King. Becky Davis, Brad Kidder and teacher Marianne Kendall. GIRL, Danielle Antoinette boro at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 14 at 12:14 p.m. to Kristine and Matthew Powers of Battle Creek. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 194 inches long. The Mission to Bosnia Last week, the President addressed the na­ tion. In his speech, he praised the recent peace agreement reached in Dayton. Ohio among the warring factions in lhe former Yugoslavia. The agreement may hold out some hope of en­ ding the atrocities and brutal fighting that rag­ ed for the last three and a half years In his speech, the Prcsideni proposed the deploy­ ment of 20.000 U.S. ground troops to par­ ticipate in a NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) force to help enforce the agree­ ment. I ita studying this proposal very closely and have attended briefings on Bosnia by Secretary of Stale Warren Christopher. Secretary of Defense William J. Perry, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman. Gen. John Shalikashvili. Although many questions remain, a few issues are clear. The President has decided to commit troops to a difficult and possibly dangerous mission. For example. U.N. forces have suffered 214 deaths and 1.451 injuries over the last 34 years in Bosnia while having little effect on the fighting. The agreement signed in Dayton anticipates the active par­ ticipation of NATO forces to enforce the peace. The agreement requires the parties "to authorize the IFOR (the NATO force that U.S. troops would participate in) to take such actions as required, including the use of necessary force, to ensure compliance with this" agreement This suggests that our troops will undertake active military operations against one or more groups in Bosnia if the terms of the agreement arc violated Secretary Perry said that the operation in Bosnia would also involve more than the 20.000 troops on the ground in Bosnia. The operation will include 17,000 more U.S. troops stationed in Croatia or Hungary, or on ships standing by in the Adriatic Sea. When support staff in Europe and United States b included, the U.S. may have to commit as many as 60.000 troops and civilian personnel to the operation. Estimates of the cost to the taxpayer range from S3 billion to $4 billion. The President, as the Comman.ler-in-Chief of our armed forces, has authority to dispatch there troops without congressional approval. At the briefings, we were told that the deploy­ ment has already begun and advance troops would be on the ground in Bosnia by December 4. In fact, the deployment will be nearly complete before Congress votes. In my opinion, the United States should not engage in this kind of military operation unless it meets the following criteria: 1) National Interest — The proposed deployment serves some vital and definable national interest 2) Achievable Objective — The objectives of the deployment are clearly defined and ob­ tainable. In addition, we should not deploy ground troops unless ihe objective cannot be achieved in any other way. 3) Withdrawal — The objective can be achieved within a reasonable period. I am not convinced at this time that any of there criteria for the deployment of troops have been met. However. 1 feel that we owe the President a full and careful consideration of his proposal. As a former Air Force of­ ficer. 1 believe this decision is very serious and important to this country’s future. ■fastings Middle school kids share spirit of the holidays by Jean Gallup Staff Writer t During the holiday reason, many in Barry Minty work to share what they have with ore who might not have as much. Each ar for the last eight, teacher Mike Abbatc's icscs have worked aiul saved humtcv in order .plan, purchase and deliver holiday meals t<wo families to enjoy "We all worked to make money, explained ck Holden. "Some raked leaves, shoveled ow or did housework, like clean your mb.” he continued. "Some kids went without lunch and donated ^$1.50 few the food." in about a week and a half, the students collected $42. Abbale picked out two families and lhe students went to Plumb's in Hastings to shop. They had a menu, a list and prices, and shopped for the bargains Plumbs gave the class a 10 percent discount on the food. The food was delivered to the families by lhe students and Abbale. There are four people in one family, and five m another. Jack said. The menu included turkey, pumpkin pic. dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, pickles, potatoes, stuffing, milk, yams or sweet potatoes, butter, fruit cocktail, and cottage cheese. "I like doing it; it makes me feel good." Jack said. Gathered in front of their classroom at the Hastings Middle School are students who planned, shopped for and delivered dinners to two families during the Thanksgiving holiday. They are (first row, from left) David Dunkelberger. Mike Wotfe, David LeLore, Guy Pedersen. Jeff Duflo. Jessica Shellenbarger, Eric Kirchmeier, Richard Singer, Lenny I i Smith. Jennifer Purdum. Sunny Basler, (second row) teacher Mike Abbate, Marty Kill. Bridget Service, Carrie Snell, David Wright, Chad Davis, Jack Holden. Kyle Carpenter, Nick Hawkins, Shawna Grogan, Travis Robinson, Lisa Simon and teacher Marcia Hyde �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 7, 1995 COURT NEWS: Sentencing has been set for Jan. 11, 1996. A 31-year-old Cadillac woman was sen­ tenced to a year in jail for a larceny charge. Diana Kay Wines was sentenced to 12 months in the Barry County Jail and five years of probation for larceny in a building. She pleaded to the charge in August. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley said Wines has a long history of criminal violations and continues to violate the rights of citizens. He had recommended she be given a prison sentence of four to six years. Her accomplice in the larceny charge, Dennis Hopper, was sentenced to a year in jaU earlier this year. Wines also was ordered to pay S1.000 in fines and costs and restitution of $60. • A trial date has been set for a 37-year-old I tastings man accused of obstructing justice. Edward Huss will have atrial Dec. Ilona charge of resisting and obstructing a police officer. He allegedly resisting a police officer in court Jan. 30. • A 17-year-old Middleville man will have a jury trial next week on a charge of destroy­ ing property. Daniel German will have a trial Dec. I on a charge of malicious destruction of property over $100. He allegedly damaged a door closer at Thomapplc Kellogg Schools. He pleaded not guilty to the charge in November. • A 25-year-old Woodland man was ordered to serve time in jail for a drug charge. Kevin Peterson must serve 30 days in jail and two years of probation for a charge of de­ livery of methamphetamines. He pleaded guilty io the charge in October. Peterson's driver's license was also sus­ pended for six months. • An 18-year-old Driton man was sen­ tenced to jail for breaking into a Cedar Creek Road store in June. Douglas Arnold was sentenced to six months in jail and five years of probation for breaking into the store. He testified be in­ tended to take alcohol and cigarettes from the store. Arnold was also ordered to pay $1,000 in court costs and fines, $3,210 in restitu­ tion and can not have any contact with the • A Coldwater woman pleaded guilty in Circuit Court to writing bad checks.' Diane VanHoUebeke, 32, pleaded guilty to writing a no account check in September. In exchange for lhe guilty plea, prosecutors have agreed to drop an additional charge of attempted false pretenses over $100. She now faces a maximum two years in prison and a $500 fine. VanHoUebeke said she wrote a check on an account that was not open for $4,760 in Hastings. victims. • A 31-year-old Battle Creek woman pleaded guilty to attempted larceny. Ernestine Reed pleaded guilty at her ar­ raignment to attempted larceny in a building. In a plea agreement with prosecutors, a charge of first degree home invasion was dropped. She also will testify against others Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cal/...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 (intact- Salt /•<(< AUNT ELLEN IS FULL OF CHRISTMAS SPIRIT and the Attic is loaded with fascinating consignments: Appreciation Sale util December 12 at 6:00pm. Bay any glassware and get another at half price. Open Tuesday December 5 until 9:00pm. Refreshments 6 00 9:00pm. Aunt Ellen’s Attic, DeitoQ/M-43, 623-8900. FREE TO GENTLE HOME Spayed 11 month old purebred Cocker Spaniel. House broken. shuts, wormed. 948-8778 /?< a nation CLOVERLEAF R.V. - End of the year attic Sale Saturday December 9. 1995, 9-4, 50S-90** discount on used HWH, farnaces, mattress', shades, blinds, awning parts, sinks, converters, ladders, windows, entry doors, aid lots more! Enter to win a $300 gift certificate. 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Sentencing has been set for Jan. 4. 1996. • A Nashville man was sentenced to proba­ tion and jail for assaulting another man with a chain saw. Jay Jay Kelley was sentenced to 31 days in jail, to be suspended until the end of his two-year probation sentence. If he completes the probation, he will not have to serve the jail sentence. Kelley pleaded guilty to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon in October, and in exchange for his guilty plea, a charge of as­ sault with a dangerous weapon was dropped. He was ordered to pay $1,000 in fines and costs as part of his sentence. Kelley con­ fronted a man in Hastings with a maul and a chainsaw in October. No one was injured in the incident. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said he handed down the sentence based upon the fact he has no prior criminal record and letters from character witnesses said he is not a threat to society. • A Delton man was sentenced to proba­ tion and a short jail term for possessing stolen lottery tickets. Ronald Stacey, 18. was sentenced to three years of probation and 14 days in the Barry County Jail, to be served in weekends. He was given credit for three days already served. He also was ordered to pay $720 in fines and costs and $1,888 in restitution for the lottery tickets. He pleaded guilty to the cha. ge in October. • A 25-year-dd Muir man was sentenced to a year in jail for violating terms of his probation. Marvin Baird was sentenced to 12 months in jail and his probation was extended through May 1999. He was given credit for 128 days in jail already served, and the bal­ ance of the jail time was suspended. Judge James Fisher told Baird he would serve the remainder of the time tn jail if be failed to make any court paymenu. Baird was sentenced to three yean of pro­ bation in June 1994 for a charge of unlaw­ fully driving away an automobile. • A 29-year-old Hastings man was sen­ tenced to jail for drwk driving. Robert Webb was ordered to serve four mouths in the Parry County Jail, and two years of pronftlflp for a charge of operating under the ipfiuence of alcohol, second of­ fense. He pleaded guilty to the charge in October. Webb was ordered to undergo substance abuse counseling, and his driver's license was revoked. He was ordered to pay $750 in fines and costs, as well as a $150 forensic fee. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley said Webb was a "danger to society as long as be continues to drink and drive." Crowley said Webb has 17 misdemeanors on his record, most of which are alcohol related. • A Delton man was sentenced under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act for breaking into a vehicle. Matthew Salisbury. 18, was sentenced to three years of probation. Under the act, if be completes the probation successfully, the crime will be erased from his record. He was also ordered to pay $500 in costs, and will spend Dec. 29 through Jan. 1 in the Barry County JaiL • A Stanton man was arraigned on charges of drunk driving. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Richard Rutherford, 36. he is accused of third offense operating under the influence of al­ cohol. resisting and obstructing an officer, driving with a suspended license and giving false information about his driver s license. He is charged as a habitual offender, fourth notice. This could raise the maximum sen­ tence for the resisting charge from two to 15 yean. For the OUIL charge, he could face a sentence between one and five years in length. • A Delton man was arraigned on charges of destruction of property and obstructing police. James Neslund. 30. stood mute to lhe charges against him. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. He is charged with two counts of mali­ cious destruction of property under $100. tree counts of resisting and obstructing a po­ lice officer and failure io report an accident to a road sign on Enzian Road. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, fourth notice That could raise the sentences for the resisting officers from two yean to 15 yean each. The other charges are misdemeanors with 90-day jail sentences • A 32-year-old Nashville man was ar­ raigned on a charge of criminal sexual con­ duct. Daniel Cullers stood mute to the charge of CSC fourth degree with a person between age of 13 and 16. A plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf. He faces a two-year jail sentence, which could be raised to 15 yean because he is a four-time habitual offender Police Beat: Truck hits man crossing street A Hastings man was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing the road downtown last Wednesday. Emerson Calms, 78. was struck on West State Street as he left Richie's Koffee Shop Nov. 29, according to the Hastings City Police. Cairns was struck by Kevin Hughes, 28. who was driving bis 1977 Fortt truck west bound on State. He stated he did not see Cairns until it was too late. Hughes was not injured. Cairns was transported to Pennock Hospital by Lansing Mercy Ambulance for internal injuries, and was later flown to Borgess with a lacerated liver and several broken ribs, police said. Restaurant fire investigated Michigan State Police are investigating a fire Monday at a former restaurant on Marsh Road. The Orangeville Rre Department responded to a fire at Ferro's Cove. 11885 Marsh Road, about 9:45 p.m. Dec. 4. The fire, which originated from a garbage container against the outside wall, was small, said Orangeville Fire Chief Dan Boulter. The fire was contained within 20 minutes, and most of the damage, which was minor, was on the outside of the building. Boulter said. The Michigan State Police at the Wayland post are investigating lhe fire as a possible arson case, police officials said. No other information about lhe case could be obtained through the department Ferro's Cove was once a drive-in restaurant, but had gone out of business and closed. Cemetery vandals caught Michigan State Police in Hastings have apprehended several suspects in connection with vandalism at the McKeown Cemetery. Trooper Ann Smith from the Hastings post said three juveniles have been apprehended and several more need to be questioned. She said the juveniles are suspected of vandalizing lhe cemetery at least three times in the last year. In the last incident reported, more than 50 headstones were damaged at a cost of almost $1,000. not including groundskeepers fees. Smith said. She said alcohol was a factor in the incidents. The juveniles, whose names could not be released because of their ages, could face charges of malicious destruction of property. "They have victimized a lot of families," Smith said. Gun scare ‘just an act* When officers from lhe Michigan Stale Police and Barry Township Police Department arrived at Delton Kellogg High School Wednesday afternoon. the gunman they were looking for was taken quite by surprlae. The gunman police were called io the school to arrest was a student rehearsing for a school play SgL John Apptcelli of the Hastings post ot lhe Slate Police said officers were called 10 the school after a person dressed in camouflage and carrying a long gun was spoiled in the school. He said lhe person, who was a student rehearsing for a play, had left lhe building to gel a long gun from his car and re-entered through lhe back of the school. Appicelll said lhe long gun was real, but non-functioning. He said lhe gun could not have fired. It was just a prop in the play.' he said. Sheriff’s Department gets new computers by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The Barry County Sheriffs Department received new computers last week that will help lessen the work load of lhe deputies. Sheriff Steven DeBoer said the department received seven new IBM-compatible computers Thursday, Nov. 23. The new hardware replaces the remaining one working computer the department's deputies had to work with DeBoer said. "The system was antiquated." be said. "It was at 98 percent capacity and we were down to ooe terminal." The other computers had broken down to the point where they had become unrepairable, DeBoer said. Deputies had to do much of their report writing by hand, or share the single departmental computer. On Ocl 10 the County Board of Commis­ sioners granted the Sheriffs Department to use up to $25,000 in funds from the Di­ verted Felons Fund to purchase new comput­ ers. DeBoer said the Diverted Felons Fund is money the county received from the Michigan Department of Corrections for not sending felons to prison, but finding ocher ways through the Office of Community Corrections for rehabilitating them. The hardware was purchased through a computer firm from Grand Rapids, DeBoer said. He said a new software system for writing reports will be installed next week. In the meantime, the staff is learning to use the new computer with its mouse and ocher equipment. Freeport compensates man for property loss by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A Freeport man was awarded $1,400 in September after be sued the village for wrongfully taking his property. Information recently made available to lhe Banner revealed that Daniel Brunton sued the Village of Freeport in March after his 1985 Buick Century was towed from his lawn. The lawsuit stated the vehicle was towed af­ ter village officials said the car was in viola­ tion of the junk car ordinance. Brunton also sued after filing Freedom of Information re­ quests with the village for information about the junk car ordinance enforcement and other incidents, but did not receive satisfactory an­ swers. Brunton's car was towed from his property and impounded, and eventually Brunton lost ownership of the car. said his attorney. Carol Jones Dwyer The case was dismissed from Circuit Court Sept. 8. and Brunton settled out of court with the village for $1,400. The vil­ lage paid $700 to Brunton, and the village's insurance company paid the other half. Dwyer said. William Doherty, attorney for the village, said settling out of court was the most expe­ dient way to end the case. He said the set­ tlement was enough to cover attorneys' fees. After his car was impounded in November 1994. Brunton requested 10 pieces of infor­ mation from the village, including Junk When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. Ordinance 27. written documentation of warnings and citations io all residents in vio­ lation of the ordinance, exceptions or variraces to the ordinance and special instruc­ tions about who to enforce the ordinance on. ; The village responded only to the first, say­ ing the rest were exempt from the request, . according to papers filed with Barry County Circuit Court Dwyer said in the suit the information wasnot exempt, adding that the village did not respond to the request in the time allotted by ■ law. She filed suit on Brunton's behalf: March 1. charging the village illegally claimed exemption from the freedom of in­ formation request and did not follow statu­ tory response limes. The village also was charged with selective enforcement of the junk ordinance by unlawfully removing his car. “The defendant intentionally and purpose­ fully discriminated against the plaintiff in enforcing the above referenced ordinance based on the location of property with re­ spect to that owned by the village president's son and based upon a personal matter involv­ ing the village president s grandson and the plaintiffs children," the lawsuit reads. Dwyer said Brunton was presented with the fact his car was being towed the same time he received a bill for damage to village property for which be had no prior knowl­ edge. The junk ordinance violation and the bill for $26 for damage to a par* water foun­ tain. allegedly caused by Brunton's ton ear­ lier that summer, came to light after an inci­ dent involving a neighbor's child. Dwyer said Brunton warned ihe teen s parents not tc bother bis children, and it was shortly after that the trouble began The neighbor teen was the grandson of mt village president. Art Bennett. Dwyer said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-12-14.pdf ac4c8de663302e9750483d3e36c6e1a3 PDF Text Text u»«- p>r.\p'lPUC LlE-RA»xY U’SD ^SI ptSBNGS Ml 4505B 1353 Cemetery ballot proposal planned Foundation wins approval from IRS See Page 2 Delton scores 1st cage win SeePage 12 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 *- -OZ9» On™ f‘‘J Hastings THURSDAY. DEC 14 1996 VOLUME 141. NO. 43 News Briefs ‘Jazzy Christmas' concert tonight Three bunds win be featured in the anrani “Have Yourself a Jazzy Lillie Christmas'' concert at 7:30 tonight ■ the Hastings High School lecture han. Performing will be the Hasting* High School juz band and jazz combo and Let Jar* Those attending will hear holiday favorites front the high school groups aad big band standards from Les Jazz, wfoch in made up of mnsfctam from Haati^s and the Lakewood and Mid­ dleville areas The ensemble has ap­ peared at many vcbool-retetd events and Arts Alive. Summerfest and the Lakewood Choral Society's Fan Pops Concert. The h^h school jazz band and combo are extra-curricular groups made up of masicians from the high school band through audition. They have won many honors. Including excellent ratings at the atarn jazz festival and making an appegranoe at the Morareau Detroit Jazz roll'**. There is no charge for rhe cuncun. fan Direcior Joaaph LaJoye orges patrons in COCtK early to sbsote a scat. Hotty TroBey to visit Gun Lake The Hatty Trolley with Santa Clam aterad vral be in foe Gun Lake area from 7 nsttp.ro Sunday. Dec. 10. The trolley will leave and arrive al the Gan Lake Community Church on Chief Noorotay Hoed, taking viston for 30 uratuw rides id view local holiday lighting displays and decorations. Judging for a lighting contest will take place Dee. 26 and 28. To register, call 672-7122 k costs 50 cents to ride the trolley and refreshments will be provided. Reception to honor outgoing officials A special reception for tangoing ejected city offices wffl be held at the c—at. Seal Restaurant after the Harings City Council meeting Turarte). Dec 76 Leaving elected office at the end of the calendar year will be Mayor Mary Lou Gray. Councilwoman Maureen Ket­ cham. City Treasurer lire Barlow. City Clerk Sharon Vickery and Board of Review Member Russell Doty. The clerk s and treasurer's position is being merged under provisions of the new charier, and it will be appointed father than electeo The public is ht'-ned io attend the reception. Cable access panel meeting canceled The Wednesday. Dec. 20. Hastings CaMe Access Comminre meeting has been canceled. The next regular meeting of the com­ mittee will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 17. in City Hall council chambers. Public hearing set for Jan. 8 The Hasunp Cky Council will have a public hearing M 7:30 p.m. Monday. Jan. 8. io hear objections to or comments on the vacation of a portion of Railroad Street. The city reserves an easement to con­ struction and maintains all udities. Written objections or comments may be filed with the dry clerk prior to the meeting. Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 I ANNER PRICE 25- Moose plans for private club denied by Jean Gallup Staff Writer An application for a special use in zoning to let the Hastings Moose build a private club on North Broadway was denied Monday by the Barry County Planning Commission. The vote was 5-1, with one abstention. The zoning in the area is agriculturalArsidential. The family activity center planned by the local fraternal organization was to be located on 2 1/2 to 3 acres across from Hastings Sanitary Service, just south of Leach Lake. To receive a special use permit, the pro* posed project must meet several criteria, Planning and Zoning Director James McManus said. The project must be harmonious with the development planned for the area, and with the neighborhood character; must not present a hazard to neighbors; must be served by pub­ lic or a private waler and sewer system; must not result in excessive cost to the county, and must be consistent with the intent of the or­ dinance, be said. Moose Lodge member Dave Sherwood ex­ plained the proposal to the commission, say­ ing the concept for the project came from Mooseheart, the beadquarters of the organiza­ tion. The emphasis was to be on family activi­ ties, and away from just JCing “a bar." In the plan! were horseshoe pits and a children's playground. Besides being opposed to outdoor activities, as well as some indoor ones that might create noise, neighbors of the planned center voiced several objections and asked why they hadn't been made aware of the plans by the Moose. They said noise and increased traffic would be disruptive io the neighborhood, and feared an increase in alcohol-related incidents. Teresa Howell, whose property is adjacent to the back lot line of the property, said there is no noise ordinance in Hastings Charter Township similar to the one in the City of Hastings. The present Moose Lodge is in the dty. She said without an ordinance to control noise, any complaints could not be dealt with. Activities such as weddings and bands play­ ing would happen on weekends and evenings, and were certain to change the quiet atmo­ sphere in the neighborhood, Howell added. See HOOSE, continued page 3 Thanks to the Mayor... Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray Hart was presenfed with a certificate of appreciation Wednesday at the Hastings Industrial Incubator by Harm Battchar. chairman of the Joint Economic Develnpnl m Commission., The .cerlifieete thanked the mayor, whose term ends Jan. 1, for her "vision in promoting the goals end programs of the Barry County/Hastlngs Joint Economic Development Cemmfesion." 1 New Hastings school site get the green light south of town by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Hastings Area School System Monday received a special use permit from the Barry Cotmty Planning Commission for its planted K-5 elementary school building on Starr School Road. The new school will be located on about 22 acres near lhe intersection of Starr School and River roads south of Hastings in a predominately agriculturalZresidenual zone. The school board last monih voted to exercise its option on the property with a purchase price of $50,000. To receive a special use permit, the proposed project must meet several criteria, said Planning and Zoning Director James McManus. Road Commissioners' benefits questioned by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The three tnen who serve on the Barry County Road Commission were salaried al $2,400 a year in 1994. but a Nashville citi­ zen wants to know why the chairman of that panel earned more than $17,000 In wages raise in the base pay. that in 1994 the chairman of the Board of Road Commissioners in Barry County (Robert Russell) drew $17,269.65 that broke down as follows: $2,400 salary. $9,057.50 in per diem payment. $4,554 for health insurance on a $2,400 salary. $111 in life insurance and benefits last year and why the trio re­ ceive health insurance that costs more than their salary. Robert Dwyer posed that question to the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday and asked if the board was aware that the other two Road Commission mem­ bers also earned considerably more than their regular pay. The County Board does not have direct control of road budgets nor operations al the Road Commission, which is a separate en­ tity. but the county does appoint members to serve on the Road Commission. sets the base salary, and for a number of years has annually allotted $16,000 of matching funds to the Road Commission to be divided equally among lhe county's 16 township, for road work. Road Commission officials said Wednesday that work lhe road commission­ ers perform has saved the county money be­ cause the agency hasn't had Io hire outside people at higher pay to perform those same services Dwyer sard be recalled that when the County Board approved an increase tor Road Commissioners earlier this year '...it was pointed out that these folks give... a great deal of time and effort and they only get $2,400 a year so they were raised to $3,600 a year. "Now at that time. I would ask you com­ missioners if you knew when you voted that See BENEFITS, continued page 2 It must be harmonious with the de­ velopment planned for the area, and with the neighborhood character, not present a hazard to neighbors; be served by a public or private water and sewer system; not result In excessive cost to the county, and be consistent with the Intent of the ordinance, he said. . Superintendent Carl Schoessel told lhe Planning Comminion the school needed a parcel at least 20 acres in size, located tn the M-37/M-79 area, with a reasonable price. The Starr School Road property of Charles and Sharon Teunessen met all of the needs of the school, be said, especially the necessity to more efficiently serve students in the south part of the school district Of the 1.099 elementary students in the district. 655 of them are in the southern portion of lhe school district he said. Schoessel said the physical plans for lhe school had been altered several times in response to neighbors’ suggestions. Many spoke for and against the site for the school Monday, with critics lhe most vocal. People who live near a school building in Hastings spoke to lhe board, saying they liked It. and found it convenient. They said events held there. Cindy Rude, a neighbor on Ute west side at Pleasantview School, said traffic for the 300 students there was not a problem. Their roads are plowed first in the winter, and noise was also not a problem. Jeanette Stevens, who lives directly across from a school, said Ute only sounds she heard was "joyful noise." Also addressed was the wetland area on Ute property Critics said lhe nature of lhe wetland would change in a major way. while former there were two periods of "intense traffic" in the morning and in lhe afternoon, but it was brief and controlled. They noted the ease of picking up their children from school or attending special Wednesday nlghL Dec. 6. Police said a masked gunman walked Imo lhe Woodland Total station wearing a ski mask and carrying a .22 rifle and ordered lhe husband of lhe station employee to open the cash drawer. The man informed the robber that he did not work at lite gas station and that his wife was in the back room. When the man's wife came back behind lhe counter, the robber pointed lhe gun at her and ordered her io pul the cash drawer in the black plastic bag he carried. He then left the station and drove east on M-43. The husband of the employee got the description of the vehicle and called police to See SCHOOL, continued page 2 18-year-old arrested for Woodland robbery An 18-year-old man was arrested Thursday and charged with the robbery of the Woodland Total gas station on M-43 report lhe robbery. On Thursday, following a phone tip. Barry County Sheriffs officers went to the home of Howard Frizzell Jr.. 18. of Carlton Center Road, and arrested him for the rob­ rime out... Rachael Williams listens intently to her father and Delton-Kellogg junior varsity coach Rick Williams during Tuesday night's basketball game at Delton-Kellogg High School. Rachael is well on her way to possibly becoming the next basketball star in the Williams family. bery. After talking with Frizzell, officers recovered the gun. mask and cash drawer, recovering lhe money, credit slips and checks taken during the robbery Frizzell was arraigned Thursday in District Court and charged with one count of armed robbery and one count of committing a robbery using a firearm and lodged at the Barry County Jail. Bond was set at $25,000 on the armed robbery charge and $5,000 cash assurity on the felony firearm charge. The investigation is continuing, according to Detective George Howell of lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 14, 1995 Cemetery issue will face voters in March or August by David T. Young Editor A proposal to hive the city take over op­ eration of Riverside Cemetery will be on ei­ ther the ballot for the presidential primary in March or lhe primary election in August City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes told the Hastings City Council Monday night that lhe State Attorney General s office is review­ ing the proposed wording, which actually was submitted last September. She said there have been delays because the state did not have a copy of the city's new charter to work with. Fekkes said she hopes the state will have approved the wording by the time of the next council meeting. Tuesday. Dec. 26. which would give the city enough time to pul the proposal on the ballot for the Michigan pres­ idential primary in March. However, it is not clear yet if a local issue can be placed on such a ballot. If it can’t, or if state approval isn’t received by Dec. 26. the issue will be placed on the August pri­ mary ballot. Council originally wanted to put the issue on the Nov. 7 city election ballot, but did not have approval from the state in lime. Plans were to propose raising the local max­ imum millage levy from 16.2 to 16.95 mills to handle cemetery operations after council was asked by the Cemetery Board to assume all assets, liabilities and operation of tu* cemetery. In other business al its meeting Monday evening. council: • Approved the appointment of Bonnie Ballinger to the Planning Commission. She will succeed Deb Dorcy. who was elected to a council seat from the Fourth Ward last month. Ballinger, whose term will expire in January 1998. is well known in the community as executive director of the Barry County United Way and former president of lhe Hastings Jaycees. • Authorized City Manager Howard Penrod to put together the necessary paper work io enable Don and April Tubbs to purchase six parking spaces at the lot adjacent to City Hall. The Tubbses have bought the Adrounie House at 126 N. Broadway and plan to make it a bed and breakfast. • Adopted a resolution of intent to abandon part of Railroad Street next to CNC Manufacturing and set a public hearing on the move for 7:30 p.m. Monday. Jan. 8. Penrod said. "I couldn’t imagine the city ever building across that section of prop­ erty." All property owners tn the immediate area will be notified of lhe hearing The Planning Commission has recommended the city va­ cate the property. CNC is interested in using the property for a mini-storage facility. • Heard lhe first reading of a proposed or­ dinance amendment that would enable the Hastings Area Schools to be exempt from tax increment financing authority (TIFA) capture of new revenue within the downtown development authority. The move will en­ able the schools to keep about $46500 in tax revenue they hope to use to help finance the bond issue for new and renovated facili­ ties. • Agreed to renew the Thornapple Arts Council’s five-year lease for the Ans Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park. • Heard from Elizabeth Forbes, chair­ woman of the cable Access Commission, who asked that council "keep us in mind for your strategic planning. We don’t have any place to put anything." Council has been reviewing its current fa­ cilities and is looking at potential options for gaining more space in the future. Forbes added that the Cable Access Commission needs more volunteers. • Agreed to extend health insurance cover­ age to City Treasurer Jane Barlow and her family until November 1996. when she can retire with health benefits paid for by lhe city. Barlow is stepping down from her Job be­ cause it is being merged with the clerk's post and no longer will be elected, according to the new city charier. • Took no action on a complaint from Elwin Curtis, 1610 N. Jefferson St., who claims that lhe city is at fault for his sewer getting clogged and costing him a $125 plumbing bill. He is asking for reimburse­ ment. Penrod said the city could find no evidence that the sewer was obstructed and believes the problem was in his service line con­ nected to lhe sewer main. He added that the city has no obligation to pick up lhe cost. "We investigated as much as we could." Penrod said. "It was clean up and down the line when we checked it" Curtis was scheduled to appeal to council at the meeting, but be did not appear. • Agreed to meet at 6 p.m. Jan. 8 with. Planner Tim Johnson on updating the city’s, parks and recreation master plan, which must be completed and sent to what formerly was. known as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources by April. The city wfll' work on the plan with the Barry Count/ Parks and Recreation Commission. • Approved an agreement with John Fiona to have Fish Hatchery Park ponds stocked with walleye. The agreement will enable him to complete the project without having insurance, but it will release the city from any liability. • Decided to have the Dec. 26 meeting the Barry Intermediate School District meet­ ing room on West Woodlawn because of an' anticipated large crowd. It will be lhe last meeting for Mayor Mary Lou Gra/, Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum, Board of Review Member Russell Doty and Clerk Sharon Vickery and Treasurer Jane Barton. Vickery’s and Bartow’s positions are being merged and no longer will be elected. .•> BENEFITS, continued from page 1 and $1,145 in retire me ni/pensiou benefits." Dwyer said. "Projecting those numbers into 1995, the chairman of the (road) board this year will coat someplace around $ 18.000. It’s difficult io know whai the board does with these per diems or how it gels them." he said. According to information Dwyer said he received from lhe Road Commission office, in 1994 Road Commissioner Jack Lenz re­ ceived $10,380.90 in wages and benefits, which were $2,400 salary. $2,795 per diem. $4555.04 for health insurance. $111.36 for life insurance and $51950 pension. Lenz said Wednesday that his W-2 wage form for 1994 is $5,195 and that in 1993 il was $4520. He said Road Commissioners contribute 10 percent of lheir salary to their pension and the Road Commission pays 10 percent of their siuaries in the pension fund. Road Commissioner Theodore McKelvey received $9,433.40 in 1994, according to Dwyer. A breakdown of that amount is $2,400 salary. $1520 per diem, $4555.04 health insurance. $111.36 life insurance, $847 pension, according to the information Dwyer received through lhe Freedom of Information Act. Road Commissioners have bee', receiving health insurance for about six yean, esti­ mated Road Commission Secretary Gary Vandecar. Those who don’t need the insur­ ance can receive the equivalent cost in cash. Lenz said. Michigan’s Attorney General has ruled that Road Commissioners may receive News Briefs Leadership festival set by Jaycees The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees will present "Leadership Festival *96’’ on Saturday. Jan. 20. at Hastings High Schoi The group is looking for businesses and individuals that would want to put up displays and booths during the event. The Jaycees expect a crowd of about 300 and say the event will be an ideal place to showcase a product or service. Limned space is available More than 30 leadership classes have been scheduled. Presenters will deal with topics such as personal growth, career concerns, stress management, dressing for success, public speaking and positive parenting Those who attend will be able to schedule three classes and lunch. The keynote program will be presented by the Madhatters. a non­ profit professional group Registration is $20. $15 for a member of the Jaycees. Those who register before Jan. 10 will get a $5 discount To register or for more information, call 945-4010 or 945-3890. Historical Society to mark Christmas The Barry County Historical Society will have its annual Christmas event at 7 p.m. tonight at the Hinds Schoolhouse at Cedar Creek and Brogan roads Bob Casey will be host for an oldfashioned country "In lhe Sprint of Christmas" program. In case of bad weather, the society will meet at Casey’s home at 2525 Cam­ pground Road. Hastings The Holly Trolley will pick up Historical Society members and guests at two sites, the K mart parking lot al 5:45 and Casey’s home at 6. to take them to Hinds School The trolley also will pick up members and guests afterward and transport them io their cars A charge of 50 cents for each person will defray the costs of hav­ ing use of the trolley Storyteller Jennifer Ivinskas will per furrn during the program, there will be caroling and there will be an exchange of White Elephant gifts health insurance as a benefit. Lenz said. Per diem pay for road commissioners is $25 for a one-hour meeting: $50 for a half­ day meeting or a meeting over an hour, $75 for multiple meetings in a single day or a meeting longer than a half-day. County Road Engineer-Manager Jack L. Kineman said Wednesday that "these Road Commission Board members are "doers" and they always operate in the best interest of the county. It is only fair that they are com­ pensated for their time and effort, especially when they are saving the taxpayers money "Their support and help make my Job eas­ ier and enable us to make some headway on improving our road system in spite of insuf­ ficient funding," Kineman said. "1 don’t think my board deserves attack by someone when they are trying to do a job. But that’s everyone’s right," Kineman said. "I have worked with a number of Road Commissioners here and in Sanilac County, and I can assure you that this board is one of the most knowledgeable and dedicated I have known. With their help I believe we accom­ plish as much as possible widi our very limited funds." be said. "To save money we do all that we can in bouse. " Kineman said. That includes surveying, design, con­ structing. engineering and material testing done by Kineman and employee Don Wolf "at half the cost of consultants. f "Don Wolf and I save money on engineer­ ing while the board helps out in other areas Immunization clinic slated in Nashville The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have an immunization clinic from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednes­ day. Dec. 20. at the Nashville Masonic Temple. 307 Main St.. Nashville. No appointment is necessary, but parents should bang their child’s im­ munization records Most of the im­ munizations are free. For more information, call the Health Department at 945-9516. Heartsaver CPR class is Monday Pennock Hospital will conduct an American Heart Association “Heart­ saver CPR’’ class from 6 lo 10 p.m. Monday. Dec. 18. in the Conference Center. CPR instruction will teach participants how to recognize the warning signs of a heart attack and stroke and what to do if they occur. The class is designed to teach the lay person, single rescuer CPR and management of choking victims (Heimlich maneuver). Preregistration is necessary. Call Pen­ nock ’s Education Department at 948-3125 for more information. Annual Soil/Water meeting is Jan. 13 The annual meeting of the Barry Sod and Water Conservation District win be at 10 a.m. Saturday. Jan. 13. at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The event usually is held in April, but because of farmers being busy with spr­ ing activaies. if is being tried this year m the middle of winter A 45-minute session on fish, wildlife and farm ponds will start things, follow­ ed by a chili and sandwich lunch at 11: 30. Silent auction bidding closes at 12: 20 p.m. The business meeting and awards will take place at 12:30. Both the pond session and the meeting are open to the public. Participants will receives coupon worth $5 off the registration fee of a pond workshop scheduled for later this winter. Cost of the chili/sandwich lunch is $3 per person and each family attending is asked to bring a said or dessert to pass Table service will be provided. Reservations arc not necessary. For more information or to donate items to the silent auction, call lhe Soil and Water Conservation District office at 948-8056 for which we do not have the time or com­ parable ability." Road Commissioners handle a variety of duties, from wage negotiations to acquiring right-of-ways, besides attending lheir regular meetings, which are held every two weeks and quarterly meetings with employees. The Road Commission members handle wage negotiations with employees while other counties pay as high as $60,000 attor­ ney fees to settle a contract," Kineman said. This is possible because the board has a good working relationship with the employ­ ees and treat them fairly. "Settlements are well within line of other Road Commissions of our size and income and we do not have to deal with an outside union. These negotiations can involve sev­ eral meetings," he said. In addition to attending regular Road Commission meetings. Kineman said the Road Commissioner attend Township Board meetings when requested or when they feel it b necessary to promote or explain a project "This maintains a good working relation­ ship with Township Boards who pay for most of our road improvements. I do not have the time to do this and the board is best suited for lheae contacts." Kineman said. He praised Road Commbsiooer Russell for his skills to right-of-way and property acquisitions. A "If we hired lubide people to dotffll, It would cost much more and take more lire. These acquisitions often require numerous meetings...! do not have lhe lime to do this and am not as good at it as Bob Russell." Kineman said. They (Road Commissioners) shouldn’t be expected to do it for nothing... When you consider all that’s being done by those people, whatever lheir per diem is, it looks pretty small when you consider what they are saving." As an example of Russell's expertise, Lenz pointed to negotiations on North Avenue that resulted to the county acquiring 1 and it needed at no charge and with no bro­ kerage fees. Lenz said a lot of extra lime is spent at­ tending annual township meetings in January. He also mentioned lhe time road commissioners spent at township, village and city meetings io explain a proposed county-owned asphalt plant. Dwyer brought up lhe matter of Road Commissioners' compensation during the public hearing held this week for the coun­ ty's proposed 1996 general fund budget. County Board Chairman James Bailey said he didn't have any comment to make about Dwyer's remarks became they didn’t pertain to the county's general fund budget Commissioner Tim Burd told lhe board. "1 have to be honest. I don't know where the heck $9,000 of per diems came from. That surprised me when he (Dwyer) started throw­ ing figures like that out. I don't know what they're doing over there as much as I thought I did.” "I think there have been some questions raised here and. 1 grant you. it does not deal with our budget hearing today, but I think these questions have to be looked into, said Commissioner Emmet Herrington. "I think we've got ocher instances of part­ time people with their perks and so forth. It’s a costly thing to this county and 1 think we've got to examine this entire structure in the coming year, early in the coming year. I will bring it up later." Herrington said. “Citizens are entitled io an answer." "Sometimes they get an answer and it is­ n't whai they want and they ask for another answer." Bailey said. '4sr Forc! JT" The Holidays Purchase the American Lung Association* of Michigan's 1996 Golf Privilege Card*. For $30 your favorite golfer can enjoyfree greens fees al some of Michigan's finest golf courses. For more information, call (800) LUNG-USA t AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. ■'2 Are departments from Hastings and Woodland responded to a fire al the Carton-, Center Trailer Park on Barber Road Tuesday. The fire destroyed the trailer. . Torch starts trailer fire A trailer home was destroyed to a fire after the owner tried to thaw hia water pipes with a blow torch. The Hastings and Woodland Fire Departments were called to lot 58 of the trailer part on Barber Road. The trailer, owner by Stanley Haight, was a total loss after lhe 3:30 p.m. fire, said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Carts. He said Haight was using a torch device lpthaw frozen waler pipes. He escaped the fire; and was not injured. . rj The 1974 mobile home was worth about $16,000. Carts said. .% Firefighters had the blaze under control ja. about 45 minutes. The departments left the, scene shortly after 6 p.m.. Carts said. SCHOOLS, continued from page 1 teacher Pete DeDecker said il using the area for nature study would be a "tremendous advantage to better educate young people to the wonders of nature." Elementary Science Coordinator Jan Lawson and agrisciencc teacher Ed Domke, both in the Hastings schools, agreed, calling the wetlands a great opportunity to teach children. John Johnston, a member of lhe school millage committee, said he has two common borders with the high school. Wildlife was abundant in his back yard, with deer, woodchucks, geese, turkeys, rabbits and even a badger paying him visits, be said. On the other side of the issue. Sue Artas, who lives near Terry Lane, said she was extremely concerned about the safety of the students because of the traffic and commercialization of Starr School Road Another neighbor. Don Turner, agreed, saying with the present traffic and the growth of Erway Trucking on that road, it would have to be increased to a minimum of three lanes, possibly four. "We will have a horrendous traffic problem. .." he predicted. Don Lancaster agreed, adding that he must walk three miles a day on the advice of his doctor, and has been forced to go into the ditch to avoid lhe speeding, erratic drivers. The biggest concern cited by most of those opposed seemed to be the toss of lhe rural nature of lheir lifestyle. Many said they had moved to the area to take advantage of the quiet, country atmosphere, and didn’t want to lose it Speaking of the effect the building a school would have on him. James Millard said he now looks out his window and sees beautiful rolling hills, but with lhe school building, his view would be a soccer field and a baseball field. Lynn Eddy, wondered, "what happens when growth goes down?" She said there are four school buildings in Springfield that are now silting empty because they are no longer needed. Some of those opposed said they thought the school board should have contacted them in the beginning of the project, but they had Dot been notified of the plans. -ti Frink Mix. who hss been lhe moat outspoken in bis disagreement. said. "Na one thinks schools are bad for a residential neighborhood. But were out-classed and out­ gunned A lot of whai they are saying is not true. 'It's a lie io say wildlife will not beaffectcd. We may be a minority, but does daK give you the right to do this? "We are in decline.* he went on.l'm wilting to sacrifice everything I have In Hie world to stop this.' •-■J He said if the wetlands was used as l preserve, that "would be all right." but.’I resent lhe school getting people to he ft* them. (They are) threats and innuendo and nothing else." Sewer and waler provisions, locations of the driveways and green belts were also discussed before cite vote by the panelThe vote to grant the special use was, unanimous, with provisions inserted thar lhe school increase lhe green bell from 2510’ 50 feet, move the north driveway and' provide a deceleration lane tex traffic. The approval is just for construction of » school in the location requested. McMinns said. A more detailed site plan will be given to the Planning Commission for its review. Committee member Lew Newman explained his "yes' vote, saying. 'It's Uterule of the land; people marry and hav, children. Then we have io educate ibem..U> awfully hard to stop a school., it's loo bad' that most of lhe people (there) are senior' citizens' ’••3 I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 14, 1995 — Page 3 New Barry County Community Foundation wins IRS approval "There are a lot of big foundations out there that have an awful lot of money. The Kellogg Foundation and the Mott Foundation arc a couple of local examples, but there are literally hundreds more." he said. Many of these large foundations have fields of interest that extend into Barry County, but from a practical point of view, they don't know bow to get in contact with the group in the county that can most effectively apply the money that is avail­ able. In order to get lhe job done, they have been forced to rely upon community foundations to know the local situation well enough to place the money in the hands of organizations that will get the job done. In (hat situation, the community foundation ..For the firn time in binary, Barry County has a full-fledged community foundation The new Barry County Community foundation Is an out growth of the Thor­ napple Foundation, which has been functioning in somewhat the same capacity since the mid-1 MBs. The difference between the two is that community foundations enjoy a special lax status in Michigan, which is shared only by Michigan colleges, universities and public libraries. ' Since the Thornapple Foundation was not a community foundation. It reorganized In part to offer the Michigan tax credit. Internal Revenue Service approval has Just been granted to the new Barry Community Rjundatioo. Public libraries and Michigan colleges and universities gel a $100 maximum (SO percent) Michigan income tax credit. But in addition, community foundations also get lhe $100 maximum (50 percent) credit. A person who gives $200 to the Hastings Public Library, tor Instance, can gel a $100 credit and still give $200 10 lhe Barry Community Foundation and get an additional $100 credit "It is undoubtedly one of lhe best ux deals you can gel.* said Barry Community Foundation President Dick Groos. *A $400 gift to a Community foundation can wind up costing a typical taxpayer around $90 or lers, depending upon their lax bracket. "The other big advantage is that contributors will be able to see where lheir money will be used, since operations of the Foundation are solely for the benefit of the Barry County area.* Groos said. The Barry Community Foundation functions primarily as a grant making operation that supports a broad range of charitable activities - Just as the Tbomapple Foundation did. Activities in the past have been mainly in two categories: major funding for capital projects and grants for study and start-up costs involving new operations or facilities in the county. Examples of past capital projects have included funding for such organizations as the Barry County YMCA. Hastings Public Library. Charlton Park, EBI Breakthrough and the Tbomapple Ans Council nt Barry really acts in a "pass through" capacity only. "But, the important thing is the money gels applied in the county and the job gets done. I believe that this is why the State of Michigan gave the tax credit contributions Barry County Community Foundation officials are (seated, from left) Margaret Coleman, treasurer; Richard Groos. president; Bonnie Ballinger, executive director; (standing) Douglas DeCamp, director, Richard Shuster, director; and Fredric Jacobs, secretary. "It is undoubtedly one of the best tax deals you can °get" -Okk Groos J County. Previous grams for study and start­ up costs have been awarded to Barry County United Way, Love Inc., Hastings Public Schools. Recycling of Barry County. Hospice of Barry County, Joint Economic Development Commission. Habitat for Humanity and the Futuring Committee of Barry County. "As you can see, our activities cover a broad range of county activities and include a large number of charities or other foundations. It is not our purpose to com­ pete with other charities or other foundations." Groos said "Indeed, if they operated flawlessly, there would be no need for a community foundation. The reality, however, is that ‘field of interest* charities are of necessity, interest centered, where as a community foundation is community centered. As such, the community foun­ dation can be very effective in "smoothing out” some of the inequities and problems that are bound to occur. "Properly bandied, a community foundation can move to avert problems by actions such as the Tbomapple Foundation issuing of a challenge grant to avoid a «• shortfall of the Barry County United Way in 1994," he said. But, the real reasons for lhe conversion to a community foundation were the desires of two groups Groos calls his "customers.” "The most important reason for a community foundation is people who are connected with the county who, over the years, have developed very warm feelings and. at some point in their lives, decide they want to do something special for the area," be said. Typically, very significant gifts or bequests are involved and often the donors don't have any specific desires, but want to be sure their gift will be used appropriately. A community foundation serves as the per­ fect vehicle for this type of gift and, in fact, to date most income is from this source. Groos said. The other big group of "customers" is, strangely enough other foundations. 10 community foundations and not other foundations." Groos said. "They are trying to encourage the formation of community foundations and this is obviously the reason. "You will be bearing a lot more about the Barry County Community Foundation." he said. "It is tough to start so late in the year, but we just got our IRS approval and I'd hate to see anyone in Barry County miss the opportunity to let the State of Michigan pay for half of his $200 contribution to the Barry County Community Foundation." A $200 gift on a single tax return in the 28 percent incremental federal income tax rate, for example, would result in an out of pocket cost of about $44 after taking a $56 federal income tax reduction and lhe Michigan lax credit. "It's the kind of a gift that will not only benefit you, but also probably your children and grandchildren." Checks must be received by Dec. 31 this year to qualify for the Michigan Tax Credit and the federal deductions for 1995. All gifts will be acknowledged and givers may note any special instructions Checks may be sent to the Barry County Community Foundation. Box 81. 501 West State St., Hastings, MI. 49058. For additional information call (616) 945­ 4010. « Area lawmakers hail refund from state income tax by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Taxpayers in Michigan will receive a bit of money back from the state this year, a lawmaker said at this month's Legislative Coffee program Monday morning Taxpayers will receive a 2 percent rebate in stale income tax liability this year, said Rep. Terry Geiger (R-Lake Odessa). He said the ■rate's economy has done so well this year that the state is approaching the Headlee cap in revenue. Geiger said $113 million will be refunded to taxpayers. This will be done on a line item added tn the income tax forms, where al) filers can deduct 2 percent of their taxable income. He said the state has decided to refund the 2 percent now to avoid the Headlee situation. "h will be a nice Christmas surprise," he said. The 2 percent refund is a one-time only twent, Geiger said. ..•Sen. Joanne Emmons (R-Big Rapids) said lhe Headlee Amendment limits revenue the state can take in. The "simplest way" to avoid the situation is to give il back to the raspayers, she said. • .-’Tin pleased we have to do this. It shows the economy was in much better shape than we anticipated," she said. In ocher tax news, Geiger said the bouse hss passed to the Senate another series of tax cuts. He said this would be the 11th. 12th. 13th and 14th tax cuts in the last five years. Two of lhe cuts are for single business raxes. Geiger said it would not affect many boainrsyes in B.’rry County, jut it would favor those businesses in Michigan as Opposed to businesses located outside of Michigan but do business here. t- J4e said outstate businesses would pay a higher level of taxes, which would mean more revenue for the stale. The lax credit for Michigan businesses would encourage more businesses to locate in Michigan, he said. He also said the tax system would change for retirees, who now have to pay taxes on iqcome if it is from a private pension or others things such as stocks and CDs. The cut would eliminate lax on retirees, and non­ pension retirees can exclude up to $7,000 per individual or $14,000 per couple when filing taxes. "It's not quite at the levels I'd hoped." Geiger said, "but it's a start." Geiger also explained that the stale is in the process of revising lhe stale formula for revenue sharing. Current revenue sharing would continue at the same levels, but any new dollars over last year would be distributed tn cities and counties outside of Wayne County and Detroit, which have traditionally received larger amounts of money than elsewhere in Lhe stale. Emmons said the Senate is working on election reform The reform is not a concern of local election sites, she said, but there arc some "trouble spots" that need looking into "By and large we have clean elections." she said The reform would target absentee ballots. In one particular past election the signatures on many absentee ballots looked too similar to be coincidence, she said. The reform would allow candidates from both parties to inspect voting precincts al all times. "We are going to try to make our elections squeaky clean." she said. "That is the foundation of our republic " The Senate also is inspecting the way campaigns are funded. She said a campaign caucus in a Sauli Sl Marie Indian Tribe contributed $200,000 to a number of committee candidates, and it was not until after the elections that it was determined who received how much money. Open elections would allow everyone to see how much funds a candidate received. "Il would be better if we opened them up." she said. Both legislators discussed the plans for a sta e gas tax. The current plan is to phase out the 6 percent sales ux on gasoline, and implement that six cents into the gas lax. The gas lax would be increased to 103 cents, with a net increase of 4.5 cents for gas consumers, and a 10.5 cents for diesel purchasers.. The tax would be raised one cent over lhe next five yean until the goal was reached. The only problem lhe legislators see is that 2 percent of al) sales tax goes to schools, and if the sales tax were taken from gasoline, that money would be taken from schools. Work is being done to find a way to replace those funds, they said. County Road Commission Engineer­ Manager Jack Kineman said be thought it was a good proposal if something could be done to continue to fund schools. The Legislative Coffee, sponsored by lhe Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, is held the second Monday of every month at 8 a.m. al the County Seat. Everyone is invited to attend Hastings Jaycees to present “Leadership Festival ‘96” by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Personal growth, stress management, time management skills, public speaking and much more will be the subjects being taught about in classes at an event on Saturday. Jan. 20 al the Hastings High School. About 30 leadership classes covering many topics of interest will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4 pjn. Also at the event sponsored by lhe Hastings Jaycees, will be booths, tables and displays where area businesses will introduce their products and services to lhe approximately 300 people expected to attend the classes. Key note program at lhe event will be "The Madhatters." wbo will highlight lhe topics. "Dealing with People with Difficult Behaviors" and "Customer Service." Lunch is included in the $20 registration fee for non-Jaycees. and those wbo register before Jan. 10 will receive a $5 discount. Jaycees pay $15 to register. The complete list of mini-seminars includes: "Taking the Fear out of Public Speaking.” "How to Gel Your Resume Noticed." "Time Management Skills," "Stress Management." "What's Available for lhe Elderly tn Barry County." Photography 101." "How to Get the Job Though lhe Interview." "Assess Your Job Skills." "Male to Female Communication." "Insurance: What You Really Need." "Determine Your Computer Needs," "Leadership Dynamics." "Community Foundation-What is it and W’hy Do We Need it," "Herbs. What. When. Why and How." "Financial Planning," "Getting Organized,' "Goal Setting." "Positive Mental Attitude," "Will Writing." "Desktop Publishing and Computer Maintenance," "Travel Talk." Buying. Selling or Mortgaging Your Home," "Tax Return Tips." "Healthy Living." "Why Do You Need a Mentor- and How to Find One." "Auto Mechanics. 101" "Positive Parenting." Company rales are available for groups of 10 or more. For information or to make a reservation or call 945-3890 or 945-4010. Trainers from all over Michigan, as well as local. "We have professionals in their fields who are sharing lheir experience and talent for lhe classes." said Bonnie Ballinger. "The trainers are from all over Michigan, as well as locally." Proceeds from lhe event are being donated to the Barry County Community Foundation, for a matching grant with lhe W.K.Kellogg Foundation, she said. "The grant will allow Barry County to found a council for youth. The council, made up of 12 to 18 year-olds, will assess needs and provide projects to enhance the quality of life for Barry County young people," Baitinger added When people register, they are asked to give their three top choices for classes, and lhe classes will be filled, first- come, firstserved. Registration is also available al the United Way office al 501 West Stale Street in Hastings. MOOSE, continued from page 1 However, several at the meeting spoke in support of the Moose and its activities Bob Green has been a member for 20 years, and said lhe members are good, family-ori­ ented people. He said the organization has been going away from the "bar atmosphere" and more and more into family-onented activ­ ities. He said the walls on the proposed building would be 6 inches thick and nothing would be heard outside of the building. Ray Weller said be had never seen any problems al the Moose in his 25 years as a member. The center was planned so it wouldn't interfere with anyone, and if anyone had a complaint, all they had to do "is come to us so we can alleviate it," be said. The proposed building would have central air conditioning so that the doors needn't be opened for ventilation, and thus allow noise into the neighborhood. Sherwood said. He pointed out that as a private club, only Moose members can rent the hall and officers were on the premises during all social occa­ sions. Police chief of Hastings Jerry Sarver lives across the road from the proposed site and would not say that having a Moose center would raise the incidence of alcohol-related problems He said his only concern was "lhe tranquillity of lhe area." Those resisting lhe building named chang­ ing the character of the neighborhood, con­ cerns about a septic system because of the slope of lhe property next to lhe lake, unac­ ceptable noise levels, increased traffic and an increase in incidents related to alcohol as rea­ sons to deny the special use request. A letter produced by Sherwood from Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Richard Thomas, saying the area would soon be rezoned to C-l or commercial, didn't Hope Twp. appoints Patricia Albert to fill out retiring supervisor's term by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Patricia Albert, 48. has been appointed to be the next Hope Township Supervisor and will take over the duties from Patricia Baker on January 1, 1996. Albert lives in lhe eastern part of Hope Township. Four people applied for the position of supervisor and were interviewed at the regular monthly board meeting on Dec. 11. She was selected by the full township board to fill out the unexpired portion of Baker's term. Albert will serve until lhe next general election, and can run for election in November of 1996, if she chooses. A Realtor with Westdale Better Homes and Gardens in Hastings, she has four children: two grown and two still at home. Her husband, Gary Pettit, supports her decision to get into township politics, saying be thinks it's a good idea. "I like township government because it's closer to the people, it's like a 'little government," die said. Albert named getting better roads in the township as one of her long term goals as a township official. Baker is expected to donate two days a week working with Albert after the first of the year to help provide a smooth succession. change the fact that a special use permit would have to be obtained before the Moose could locale on the site, McManus advised. Explaining his "no" vole. Commissioner Lew Newman said it was hard to think of the project as a family activity when the building would have a 30-foot bar in the center of it. The abstention on the vote came from commission member Russell Stanton, wbo is a longtime member of a Moose lodge. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 14, 1995 Viewpoint: 1 CoHUH&dasuf. fjWn oasi ediianial Let's welcome KCC Kellogg Community College's plans to locate a campus in Hastings are getting closer to reality, and that's excellent news for Barry County. The people who live in this area are getting a remarkably good deal — easier access to higher education without it costing taxpayers a cent. Yet it appears that opportunity is knocking and some are complaining about the noise. The Barry County Board of Commissioners last week gave only lukewarm approval to the concept of bringing KCC here in a 5-3 non­ binding resolution of intent. Perhaps there is a lack of understanding of what is at stake and what can be gained in the long run. Having a community college campus just outside lhe Hastings city limits would provide higher education opportunities to a wide range of people, including those who have just graduated from high school, senior citizens, talented housewives who would like to show just what they can do and adults who would like to leant or brush up on a skill — such as computers. Furthermore, high school graduates who aren't certain about what they want to do with their lives may be spared two or three years of working in jobs that don't interest them by day and just hanging out with nothing to do by night. The arrival of a KCC campus would translate into a better educated populace, could create jobs and could be an added boost for local businesses as people come into Hastings every weekday to attend classes. And why shouldn't these students' dollars be spent here rather than in Grand Rapids. Battle Creek, Kalamazoo or Lansing? To be sure, the county would have to agree to pick up the initial tab for funding the building of the facility, but it would be repaid by KCC within 15 years. It indeed is the job of commissioners to ask questions and not just be a rubber stamp. But this is a case of a good deal that shouldn't be passed up. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he is opposed because he represents an area served by the Kent Intermediate School District and Grand Rapids Community College. But he should remember that as a commissioner he serves the county as a whole, not just a small geographical region nor one particular school district. Commissioner Tim Burd said he didn't want to bring in KCC just to save local people a 15-minute drive to school. Except for those who live in the extreme southeastern pan of the county, the drive to Battle Creek is much more than 15 minutes, more likely 35 to 40. and sometimes it can be treacherous in the winter. Commisioner Rod Goebel said he wanted to see more vocationaltechnical training offered and suggested cooperating with the former State Technical Institute and Rehabilition Center near Pine Lake instead. But State Tech is an institution that attracts clients from all over the state and the midwest, and it is geared to serving handicapped people. Vocational and technical training indeed are desirable, and KCC officials said they will try to work with Hastings and Delton high schools to upgrade such programs. But if this training won't be included in community college offerings here, should KCC be told not to bother locating in Hastings at all? We think not. * ’ When the more formal vote on KCCs plans takes place Dec. 28. we hope all commissioners can set aside concerns, look at the quality of life of all of Barry County and lend unqualified and wholehearted support. To do anything less would cheat the citizens of Barry County now and in the future. Letters Dogs shouldn’t be allowed to run loose To the editor: i would like to direct this letter in reference to Sis Purdum of Hastings, whose beautiful full blooded golden retriever dog was dump­ ing or rather "bathrooming" in a man’s yard. So he shot the dog. Did anyone ever slop to think that maybe this man was sick and tired of having a dog dump in his yard*? That size dog would leave a good sized pile. How did the dog get to that man’s yard in the first place? Did she or one of her children lake it there on a leash? 1 think not. My guess ts they let the dog run loose. 1 get disgusted with people who let their dogs run loose, then get upset if something happens to them. Don’t people know that it’s the law to have their dogs on a leash, a chain or in a pen at all times? 1 keep telling people, if they really love their dogs, they won’t let them run loose and take the chance that something might happen to the animal. I must say 1 would be upset if a dog that big, or any dog ar far as that goes, would do their "bathrooming" in my yard. How would you like it if your neighbors brought all their dogs to your yard to do their jobs? I’ll bet it wouldn't be long before you would be upset also Alma Kruger Woodland Animal shelter volunteer just doing what’s right To the editor: My name is Wade Endsley and my wife is Ann, the displaced, but not replaced animal shelter volunteer. Ann has given many hours of her time to the shelter and the animals that end up there. The only reward that she gets is the satisfaction that she has given her best to help find new homes for a few. and little love and comfort to the less fortunate majority. At times she has been needed to fill in for the secretary when she was sick or needed at home. Ann has been there through thick and thin, helping whenever possible and encouraging when she could not She has helped on man) fund-raisers for the shelter, including lhe ones that were supposed to be for a new shelter Trouble began when Ann used her freedom of speech to try to save what was left of lhe building fund from being spem on plans for something other than whai the money was given for. Plan A was a mobile classroom, and plan B was a pole bam shell over lhe old building, neither of which classify as a new shelter. My wife has already stated in her previous letters lhe faults with the existing shelter They are obvious, so I need not repeat them The evening of Oct. 30. after the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. Ann was told by City Council Member Bob May she was no longer on the volunteer list at the shelter Bob was told this by Jim Bailey in a discussion that they had after Ann left the meeting. Ann call­ ed Bob after the meeting to ask him a few questions and he told her She contacted Sheriff Sieve DeBoer on the 31st and was told that. yes. it was true and that he personally made the decision that morning. He stated that he believed that she was misleading the public with misinformation. She offered to show him all of her documenta­ tion. the Michigan Department of Agriculture requirements, the 1990 to 1994 inspection reports, and the January 1995 to present County Commissioner reports and newspaper reports, and he declined So she asked for a written statement declar­ ing her banned, and the reason why, which, of course, she has yet to receive. She told him she would continue to volunteer until she received that document She continued to take the ’Pet of lhe Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the ea.tor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence.* We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published • AH letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. hIshngsBaNNER money on mat place, isn’t it obvious that the shelter needs much more than a face lift and that in the near future, the city will need to ex­ pand the sewage treatment plant? If the county doesn’t upset the city, I imagine that the coun­ ty and the city could work something out Ibat would enable the shelter to relocate at an Ex­ tremely low cost to the taxpayer, if arty. Besides, if the new building fund was.kft alone and didn’t turn over into the genial fund at lhe end of each year, people wd&d probably be more willing to donate and it would have a chance to accumulate. 1 don’t believe that 1 have heard anyone"Msk for county taxpayers to be forced to pay f&f a new shelter, and only a politician on an efeo trip could build a "three, four or five hundred thousand dollar shelter." After all. my family built a 96 ft. x 100 ft. pole barn for under $50,000 three years ago. It was hard to write a courteous letter, after all the threats, slander and defamation made against my wife. I’m proud of her for sundifcg up for what she believes in. Where IwqS. there is a sign that says, "Remember, the tpes you step on today, just might be attached Jo the bottom you’ll have to kiss tomorrow/' But more importantly, "Sometimes the best solution to a difficult problem is the obvious.” Wade R Endsky Hastings Board should be open about appointment To the editor: On June 23. 1995, lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners did. Improperly In my opinion, deny my oral request for certain documents that lhe board relied on with ref­ erence to lhe retroactive appointment and subsequent appointment of Ted McKelvey as a Bany County Road Commissioner. I hereby request those nine pages of docu­ ments on which the board claims it based the above action without any discussion in open or closed session. I further request lhe name of the attorneys wbo provided these nine pages to the County Board and the amount of money paid over to them for this service. The attorney-client privilege which lhe board is using to prevent the public from learning how an Illegal 1992 appointment to the Barry County Road Commission became legal through a retroactive appointment, which traced back through the authority of two previous Boards of Commissioners, to a term on the Barry County Road Commis­ sion to begin in January 1993. At the last and it is for lhe client. when a public body, to disclose those documents unless lheir dis­ closure is prevented by law. We are all taxpayers, and I am certain liju the board joins me in a desire to avoid liu-fation In this matter. The time has come fn divulge this information. There are thou­ sands of taxpayers dollars at stake here an(|Ut is surely fair that this matter be pursued ejlb the same seal that characterized the prosecu­ tion of decent people over the choice of surage location of S99 worth of rusting fence.' wane tvb-Uw.tnS RobervDwyer •n-r-.—it - -- tr-t. vic-’ NsshWle it-... ....■ ...» Dangerous driver back at the wheel like thu Dear editor: I am writing in response to the report of the Nov. 11 death of Daniel Hutchings. I would like to know what is wrong with our judicial system. The man responsible for Dan’s death had been arrested four previous times in 1995 for driving with a suspended license. The last time was in September. Why can’t more be done with a habitual of­ fender than a slap on the wrist? He knew he was breaking the law and the courts that turn­ ed him loose knew it too. How many chances can you give a person low many chances did Dan of the way. Dan paid the ultimate price fo careless actions of the courts, and the responsible will get another slap on the i because his defense will be that there slush on the roads. Watch out. people of Barry, Ionia. Kent^ad all surrounding counties, because this tgan will buy another car soon and he will be b^ck on the roads again. . Diane Davis Hastings THIS HOLIDAY SEASON GIVE THE S GIFT OF rLIFE domlion with your tamiy For more information and a free donor card, call: 1-800-482-1455 A Gift of Life initMw of the SIGN A DONOR CARD TODAY. The updated list of the 100 beat small towns in America hi Hastings h not only included but also has moved up from 81at AM makes Hastings continue to be such a great place to live? Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ovmon of J-Ad Graphcs inc >952N groadwy HaMnQKMt 400564)602 (616) W5-9554 uonn -sneoon r rwonrvc jocoui Prandent joyc* Myin Traasurar Vice PratK □topren jacous Sacrvtory • MEWSROOM • David T Young (EtUof) Elaine Gdbed (Assatonr Edrtor; Karen Mauck Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Cody Smith Sharon M«er James Jensen Mandy Habel • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • ClasaAad ada accepted Monday through CM CM*, Fnday8a.m to 530 pm . Saturday BX a.m Noon Scott Ommen Dense Howel Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $15 per year r Barry County $17 per year m adjoining counties $20 00 pet year elsewhere “It’s a nice, fneady Its friaxffiMM.“ “The people and a arowhig economy.” mmunity.' The fact that I moved "TJ»fca*atii POSTMASTER Send address changes lo PO Box B "ft Has&ngs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) * meeting of December 1992. Commissioner Robert Wenger moved that since there wore no further nominations that the board cast a unanimous ballot for Ted McKelvey. TJ)e minutes further show that motion was passed unanimously and that Mr. McKelvey did not abstain from the vote Attorney-client privilege is one that may . be invoked when appropriate. All documents ' from an attorney are privileged to the client What keeps Hastings in top Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 PubfcsMd by Week" pictures for two weeks, but when she asked for approval to send thank you Christmas cards to the businesses supporting the "Pet of the Week" (cards she bought and posted), she was told not to. So she requested another meeting. Nov 29 with DeBoer and Ford to try to work out a solution. They didn’t try to work out a solution or to look at her dfKumcntatkHi Thcs proceeded to blame her for shooting down the remodeling plans for the shelter at the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. The meeting ended with Sheriff DeBoer threatening to arrest Ann. for trespassing, if she showed up at the shelter again. The shelter employees asked Ann for help with the float and Santa Paws Friday before the parade because they had so much to do and no one else to help. Who would want to get involved in that mess? Well, she didn’t go to jail. It is ludicrous to believe for an instant that my 24-year-old wife, mother of two. Chris­ tian homemaker, extinguished the county’s six requested variances, al the zoning board meeting. There aren’t any half truths, there is either the truth or flat out lies. My wife has the proof, in written public documents, and very reliable witnesses to back up her statements. Ann, many other people and 1 do not believe that it is wise to spend any more £ I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 14, 1995 — Page Communication from... FINANCIAL Mark D. Christensan ol Edward D. Jones AmMof NICK SMITH Task force created for trust fund a A recent report in USA Today stated that about retirement planning until it's too late Fol lowing are some of the reasons that people 1. Difficulty defining goals. While most of us might know how much next year's vacation will cost, few can estimate what retirement will cost, much less how they will meet those expenses. Typically, younger workers ap- retirement without thinking about your lifestyle do you want? Will it coat more, less Bui procraxlinaling about retirrmem pUnn inf can be a fatal mistake. To illustrate, con­ sider an individual who pots off sating 'or retirement until age 50. For the next 15 years, from age 50 to 65. she deposits S2.<XX) per year into an IRA earning 8 percent annually. By age 65. she has invested 530.000 and it has grown to about 558,000. N-w consider an individual who begins in­ vesting age age 35. He deposits 52.000 per year into an IRA earning the same annual rate of 8 percent. After five years and total deposits of only 510.000, he stops making contributions. His IRA continues compoun­ ding nt 8 percent for the next 25 yean and grow to about 586.000. He deposited S20.000 less than the procrastinator, yet because he started earlier, compounding enabled his retirement nest egg to be worth 528.000 Don’t allow procrastination, a lack of finan­ cial knowledge, spend.ng temptations, a lack of goals or any other excuse to get in your way. Make retirement planning a top priority until you calculate how much income you will STOCKS face many more spending lempauom than average new car cost of $19,629 in 1994, if $355,000 planning. afraid they just don’t have enough financial “savvy.’* However, it’s not ament of your time. tasks like retirement planning, it’s easy to say. ’TH worry financial knowledge all lead to The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. CIOM Change AT&T 66'1. Amerltech 58'1. Anheuser-Busch 66'h Chrysler 53'1. CMS Energy 28 80 Coca Cola 70 Dow Chemical 84'fa Exxon 147} Family Dollar 287} Ford 49'1. General Motors 31 TCF Financial 22 Hastings Mfg. 957. IBM 477. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 90'1. Kmart 8 787. Kellogg Company 467. McDonald's Sears 39 Southeast Mich. GasI 177} 107. Spartan Motors Upjohn 387a 388.90 Gold Silver 5.24 Dow Jones 5174.92 351,000,000 Volume w® RIGHT ■■PINE CONGRESSMAN Make retirement planning a priority million nest egg That means effective retire- 5 —>/< + 2</a + •/• + 1>/t + ’/4 + 2*/a —4p/» + 49/e -’/• —’/4 —Vh —'It —'h -'h —’/a + r/e + ’/a -»/• —>/a + >/+ 1.75 -02 -2.53 Oil November 30. the Speaker of the House asked me to chair a special Debt Limit/Misuse of Trust Funds Task Force. At a December 5 press conference announcing the creation of (he task force, I outlined our three primary goals: To examine lhe extent to which the Treasury Secretary is using his office to engage in partisan politics; to review the Treasury’s legal authority to use the trust funds for an unprecedented $60 billion of ad­ ditional borrowing, and; to propose legisla­ tion to stop future raids on the trust funds and ensure their solvency. We will have meetings with experts from across the country and bold hearings. We’re also looking into possible legal action to prevent further disinvestment. This task force is necessary to carry out Congress's responsibility to oversee the finan­ cial operation of Treasury. By reinterpreting laws protecting 'he Civil Service Retirement Trust Fund and other funds, the Treasury look unprecedented action to increase the govern­ ment's borrowing by more than $60 billion This is just bookkeeping gimmickry - claim­ ing a debt is not a debt. Technically this was accomplished by claiming that the money bor­ rowed from the trust funds was no longer be­ ing borrowed. This action left room under the $4.9 trillion debt ceiling to borrow an addi­ tional $60 billion of marketable securities from the public The decision by the President and the Treasury Secretary to reinterpret the debt ceil­ ing law sets a dangerous and alarming prece­ dent. First, the Administration has discovered that it can use government trust funds as a piggy bank for undisciplined government bor­ rowing and spending. This allows the Ad­ ministration to evade the constitutional re­ quirement giving Congress “the power to borrow money on the credit of the United Stales." Second, it puts the security of all the trust funds at increased risk. Gover.jncnt has already spent all the money in the trust funds and written lOUs. In the action taken on November 15. the Treasury began to rip up even the lOUs. leaving lhe funds with no backing whatsoever. If this practice is not challenged, lhe President and the Treasury Secretary could disinvest the entire $365 billion in the Civil Service Retirement Trust Fund. And when that fund is empty, there is nothing to prevent the disinvestment of the Social Security. Transportation, and Medicare trust funds. Using these accounting techniques, it would be possible for the Ad­ ministration to add another $1 trillion to the national debt without any congressional oversight In the first 160 years of this country’s history, we accumulated a total debt of $60 billion. By using banana republic accounting to raid the trust funds, the Administration has increased our debt another $60 billion in one every major committee to serve on this task force. Because of its importance to our future. Democrats have agreed to join us to develop solutions. Of course, the ultimate solution is to stop borrowing and balance the budget. Friday, Dec. 15 • 5-7:50 PM ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT...**.OO Winner of a free fish dinner on Dec. 15 — GEORGIA miknis. You could win a free Roast Beef • Roast Pork Dinner for Jan. 5,1996 AUXILIARY UNIT 145 • LAWRENCE J. BAUER AMERICAN LEGION POST 325 S. Church St, Hastings De-mystifying mental health treatment Coping with physical illness is a difficult situation, but moat people are fairly comfor­ table with the idea of seeking medical care through lheir personal physician. On the other hand, many people are hesitant to obtain assistance in dealing with emotional or mental health problems. It may be helpful to unders­ tand some of the basics about menial health treatment so that it can be a more acceptable option in health care. Despite the growing public understanding about mental health issues, many continue to believe that people who seek treatment must be crazy, weird, or “different.” The truth is that people coming for therapy are those who recognize a problem and are willing to obtain help in solving it. They are. in fad. your friends, co-workers, fellow church members. may affect mental health. In addition, family physicians arc instrumental in recognizing mental health problems, providing short-term counseling, prescribing medications, and referring patients to mental health specialists for more in-depth therapy. Contrary to popular belief, the most com­ mon treatment does not include lying or a couch and talking about dreams. People seek­ ing treatment participate with a therapist to problem-solve and to attain specific goals which they determine together Sessions are usually 50 minutes in length and the client and therapist determine the frequency based on need, though most often they meet weekly or every other week. Length of treatment can vary from short-term to over a year, but the average is four to eight sessions. Clients may The most common difficulties for which people seek therapy are depression, anxiety/panic disorders, marital or parent-child relationship problems, behavioral problems, divorce adjustment, physical or sexual abuse, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Treat­ ment is determined to be necessary when the symptoms or problems interfere with social, occupational, or school functioning. There arc a variety of health care profes­ sionals who may be involved in treating men­ tal health problems. Those specifically trained to understand human behavior, detect pro­ blems. and provide theiapy include psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. As physicians, psychiatrists can also prescribe medication and have the medical training to evaluate medical problems which or family, or in groups depending on need. In considering treatment, one of the greatest concerns is cost and who pays Actual therapists fees range on average from 580 to 5120 per session Insurance coverages vary with he multiple different plans available, ao it is important to know the insurance payment, lhe co-pay and any specific restrictions regar­ ding provider or number of sessions. Some providers may offer sliding scales or reduced rates for people with financial limitations. A recent study in the November 1995 issue of 'Consumer Reports" describes and evaluates mental health therapy in detail. More specific information may be obtained through Pine Rest Hastings Clinic at 945-4200. Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Tbomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representative*, Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Carton, Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office BuStSng, Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Budding. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanna Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (aU of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Congratulations OF WAY MDA won’t yield in its quest to defeat 40 neuromuscular diseases. Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 MOM (PAM SMITH) POSITION OPENING SfCMTARY: Grant funded program, funding through 9/30/96. potential foe additional grant funding Typing, computer and telephone skills; and ability to stay calm in emergency situations required Knowledge of Court systems preferred Send resumes to Robert F. Nida. Barry County Probate Court Administrator. 220 W. Court Street. Ste 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 Applications accepted through 12/22/95 EOE RENTALr lour* riiunicrs on Becoming an American Citizen! 12-12-95 with an Eld ward Jones I Account protaction Full Service Account, you can I Easy-to-read monthly statements take advantage of a convenient I Consolidated year-end tax information system for your w xu w? woawr fens Let us help with your Christmas Party I Taxable or tax-free money market funds our Neu Location 2166 W. Gun Lake Rd. Hastings I Automatic collection benefits: dividends and Incoma (616)945-5588 Cud! or stop by today for more information. ca> in tor oth,' holiday party • NOTICE • Mark D. Christensen The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Dec. 12. 1995 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hastings. MI 49058 Coffee Ums Punch Fountains 228 North Church 616-945-3553 Edwardjones Chairs/Tabies Chafing Dishes �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 14, 1995 Marina Sue Martin |JayJ. Peake| HASTINGS - Marissa Sue Manin, 4 months old, at Hastings passed away on Thursday November 30, 1993 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on July 9,1995 in Hastings, the daughter of Brent A. Martin and Sara L Harwood. She is survived by her parents of Hastings; sister, Tabitha Harwood at home; maternal grandfather, Dennis C Harwood and Joy Whipple of Nashville, maternal grandparents, Ray and Karen Sue Calhghan at Portage; pater­ nal grandparents, David A Linda Martin; several aunts, uncles, cousins. Funeral Services were held on Monday December 4. 1993 at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Michael Gibson officiating. Bunal was in Riverside Cemetery Baby Land. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Charity of One's Choice. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. DELTON - Jay J. Peake, 83, of Delton, passed away on Sunday December 10.1993 at TenderCare of Hastings. He was bom on August 1, 1912 in Barry County, the son of Ernest Peak and Florence Whipple. He was employed for over 30 years al James River Corporation, former Brown Company in Parchment, where he retired in 1974. Mr. Peake enjoyed traveling and he farmed at home for many years. He was married to Mary Phillips. He was preceded in death by his wife. Mary; two sisters; three brothers; parents. Surviving are two sisters, Reau Nye of Cloverdale and Rose Cagle of Kalamazoo; many nieces and nephews Funeral and Committal Services were held on Tuesday December 12,1993 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was in Cedar Qtek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be nude to American Diabetes Association. Envelopes are available al the funeral home Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Horne in Delton. at the Church of Vbur Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES QUIMBY UNITED nr. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN METHODIST CHUBCH M-79 CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 Wm. Pastor Suun Trowbndge McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9392 Suoduy School to Father Gale Johnson Vicar. Phone a.*.; Wontap 11 After 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. School Spate) Watetey. 4 p.m. arc*day I or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mam 1040 a m P.O Boo 63. Hratte*. Ml 49051 — 1974 Book of Common Prayer. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH ■■itiug ■ 30Q E. Bond St. (Ihtiftgi Church of God budding). 9 Am. Holy Conmumon la and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4tii Sunday* 1921 prayer book uaad at al services. For more urfor ■ moboo cal 941^327 or Rev Deacon David HoMwick at 941-2101. Si. Andrew's ia a port of fte IndapeadM Aagticmi Church Canada Synod. ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 HIM Ave .. Wayland. Ml 49038 (3M mile *eat of Panenoa Rd ) Sunday Mau 9-.30 a.m.; Coramuate Services. Mon.. Wed.. Fh. at 9 00am GP-ACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 299 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Due. 17 - 840 and 10:45 a m. Holy Cnaiamnina; 9:30 Sunday School, AAL Branch after service*; 3:30 B.C. Jail Inmate*- Children » Par tv; 540 Yote Choir. 6.00 Youth Choir. Thursday. Dec. 14 - 6:30 Children s Choir; 7.00 Adveaturcr* 7 30 Adult Choir. 8 00 AA Friday. Dec. 15 - 700 Pack Christmas Basket* Saturday. Dec. 16 - 900 Deliver Baskets; 1:30. Inquirer* 6.00 Co^. Council Din­ ner. B OO NA Tuesday. Dec. 19 700 Sunday School Staff Wcdne* day. Dec. 20 - 6.00 Sapper. 7.00 PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor BMphaa Wright: (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-920C Prayer Time 6.00 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Bea Her­ ring. 9:30 Am Sunday School; Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday. 640 p m. at the church Bang sack luach FREEPORT CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST, Vernon L. Macy, in­ terim pmsor. (616) 948-4276. Sun day services: Sunday School 9:45 Am.. Mntteg Worship II am.; Prayer Service Thu-vdsy. 7 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cftdre Cte Rd.. • n. Sooth. Paata Brant Branham Phone 623-22B5 Suratey School at 1040 am. . Wot dap 11 00 Am.; Evening Service a 640p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bte 740 p.m BARRY CO. CHUftR Of CHRIST, 541 N. MkMgan Hastings. MI 49051. Sunday Ser vicorlMa Oraaes 10 abs.. War vteat tate home . FmeBMe Oar raspamtece Count- ST. ROBE CATHOLIC GRACE BRETHREN BOLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Povrefl Rd. 1 mile East of Heatings. Im Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945-9224 Sunday Services 9:45 aml, BMe daaaes for all age*; 10:40 am. Morning Wontap; 5:30 THURNAPPLE VALLEY W OR DOF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Psasor Church office phone 946-2549 Sunday wontap 940 a.a». ant 10:45 Am. Sunday Children I drarch. Tuesday prayer and short tune 9:30 a.m. Waitaesiiay eveamg service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wnitarsday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available far an services Brte the whole family HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH, Corner Stale Rd . and Bo 11 wood St., Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor; Rev. Tod Clark, Youth Pastor. Sunday 10 a m. Sunday School. 11 a.m. Morning Worship, 6 p.m. Evening activities Wednesday 7 p.m. — share groups in various homes. Contact church office for info, cm lheae. Prayer and Bible study at the church HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 302 E. Grand Sc.. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett, 948-8890 or 946-2667. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. 945-9574 Barrier free WBCH FM AM at 10:30 SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 Am.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m; Worship 1140 a m - with cniio care rar infants ano toddlers thru ane 4. and Junior Church far ages 5 tb.u 8; Youth Feitowsh>p 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS: Fanu ly Church Night - Prepared light meal 640 pm.; Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m. ; FtM Wednesday ul month is Game Night for all ages THURSDAYOuldren s Choir 440 p.m.; Youth Handbell. 4:30 p.m.; Adult Hand­ bell Choir 6:30 p.m ; Chancel Choir 7:30 p m. Sunday. Dec. 17 - Musical Advent ad Christmas Service with Adak and Children s Vocal Char*. Adult and Youth Handbell Choirs, ensemble*, con­ gregational hymns and organ. Wednesday. Dre 20 - Prepared dinner with freewill offering 6:30 p.m.. followed by Christmas Pageant, -bate's Suprrire." HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79. Lawrence Hubtoy. pastor. phone 945-3997 Church phone 945-4995. Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day mornmg 9.90 a.m.. Sunday School. 10:45 Am. Mornmg wurriup; 600 p m Evening Wontap; You* Fcfiowstap with Bob and Pm Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery for all tervtcet. Prayer meeting. 7 JO p.m. Wednesday FIRST BAFTWr CHURCH, 309 Orada; 640. Evening Service. NASHV1UX AREA ST. CYRIL’S CAImOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Chralra Haher, Pastor. A irteine of St Rose Catholic Churth. Hatites. Sunday Mass 9:30 Am. CMvRCm mF T Hl NAZAR7NE. 1716 Note Broad •way. RamM Hartman. Pastor. Inmtay Service*: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 1140 Am. Monung Wontap Service; 640 p.m. Even, te Service, Wednesday: 740 p.m. Barvicea far Adults. Teens and ChOdres GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 832 9228 Mornmg Ceiebrauon 10 a.m. Fellowship i une Before me service rnmery. children a munstry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader •‘W trtesag. Fbe Church Page Is Pa.a tor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses; MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Haetlnga md Uk» Odeu WSfN FUNEBAL HOMf Hastln®, hixfas mcoaroaATED or HMtinss NAHOMAL BANK OF HAST1NUS Mtimber F.O.I.C. THS HASTINGS BANNMTAND MMINDiR 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLIY PHARMACY "ProscrtpOons" — 118 8. Jntforson — 045-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS HitR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan I Robert Lewis Gates| LAKE ODESSA - Robert Lewis Gates. 76. of Lake Odessa, passed away on Monday December 4, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on December 23,1918 in Grand Ledge, the son of Burton and Emma (Church) Gates He graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1938 and was mamed to Wilma Eimer in 1946 ir Grand Ledge. Mr. Gates was a Captian in the Uniied Slates Army Air Force during World War IL He worked in maintenance in the areas of Lansing. Chicago. Grand Ledge and Lake Odessa. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ford, Russell and Maxwell; one sister, Floy. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Douglas (Connie) Ide of Spring Lake; three grandchil­ dren; one brother, Lawrence Gates of Bellevue; four sisters, Donna Leaske of Grand Ledge, Maxine Barker of Grand Ledge, Grace Hemingway of Iron Lake, Frances Schaibiy of Indianapolis, Indiana Memorial Services were held on Saturday December 9,1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiating. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. I Lyle Leddeitner| NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA Lyle Lechleitner, 83, of North Hollywood, California and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Monday December 4, 1995. t He was born on March 14,1912, the son of John and Tina Belle Lechleitner in Hope Township, Barry County. Mr. Lechleitner attended Hastings School«, gnduiting from Hutings High School in 1930. He had been a resident in California for several years. Surviving are two brothers and wives. Clar­ ence A Ruth Lechleitner of Sun Qty, Arizona and JCeith A Margaret Lechleitner at Orand Rapids; half-brother and wife, Frederick A Gertrude Fuhr at Hastings; sister-in-law, Wilda Fuhr of Hastings. Services and Burial v-re in California. Dorothy M. Lankton LAKE. ODESSA ■ Dorothy M. Lankton. 79. of Lake Odessa, passed sway on Monday December 4, 1995 at her residence. She was born on April 26,1916 in Sunfield, the daughter of Edward and Helen (Hunt) Barnum. She graduated from St. Marys High School in 1934 and wa^ married to Lyle Lankton on September 16, 1V53 in Lansing. He preceded her in death on March 15, 1993. Mrs. Lankton was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa, psst president of the Catholic Womens Club in Lansing, member of the Michigan Antique Dealers, the Bridge Club of Lake Odessa and the Lake Odessa Historical Society. Surviving are five sons, Rctuld (Roeie) Rohl min of Birmingham, Richard R ohlman of Lansing. James (Dorene) Rohlman of Twin Lakes, John (Melodic) Rohlman of Lake Odes­ sa, David (Bertha) Lankton of Sunfield; one daughter, riandia (Ron) Hanner of Williams­ port, Pennsylvania; 20 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two brothers, Robert (Rose) Barnum of Kittimmir, Florida and Leo (Millie) Barnum of Kissimmic, Florida; one sister, Pauline Williams of I dear friends, Robert and Barbara Walker, Regina VandeCar and Vicky Carey. Scripture Services were held on Tuesday December 5,1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday December 6, 1995 at Sl Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa with Father Thomas Boufford officiating. Interment was in St Joseph Cemetery in I anting Memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia Area Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. George A. Faunct William J. Lewis HASTINGS - William J. Lewis, 66, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Friday December 8,1995 at his residence. He was born on June 11, 1929 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the son of George and Irene (Planner) Lewis. He was raised in the Stevens Point, Wiscon­ sin area and attended schools there. He graduated from Stevens Point High School. Mr. Lewis was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving from 1949 until 1953. He lived in Battle Creek for a few yean following Ms discharge from the Armed Forces. He moved to the Hastings area in 1956 from Nashville. He was at his present address for 11 yean. He was married to Lorraine M. (Abbott) Chaffee on October 27, 1984. He was employed at the Barry County Road Commission for 28 yean, retiring in 1991. He had previously worked for Middleville Engi­ neering for a few yean. Mr. Lewis was a life member of the Nashvil­ le V.F.W. Post 18260. He was an avx! outdoenman enjoying hunting, fithing, camp1m, (riveting and carpentry wort. He waa preceded in death by two brochen; two aider,. Surviving are hia wife, Lomine; daughter, Diane Marie Page of Plainwell; two stepaona, Michael Qiaffee of Haahnga and Jerry Chaffee of Vermontville; two atepdaughtera, Suaan Wilkins of Haatinga and Terry Newton of Lake Odesu; thirteen grandchildren; aix great grandchildren; two brothcra. Jack Lewis of woodruff, Wiaconain and Jerry Lewis of Leopolis, Wisconsin; three sisters, Milly Fox of El Paso, Texas, Marie Opperman at Whit­ ing. Wisconsin and Margie Vetch of Ceturalia, Washingtoo. Funeral Services were held oo Monday December II, 1995 al the Wren Funeral Home with Carla Smith officiating Burial waa in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Michigan Heart Associatiori. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings |Jaam RalphJordan HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastingi. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. KeUer, Director of Christian Education Becky Oealer. Program Youth Director Thunday. Dec 14 — 340-3JO p.m Giri*- Cadetic Choir Sunday. Dec 17 - I 30 am Char Reheanal. 940-9:25 a.m. Special Chnumai music per­ formed by our Children Youth. 9.30 a.m. and 1140a m Mornmg Rothip (9 30 aervice « broadcasi over WBCH AM-FM) Nuncry u provided for both aervice*. •••Our New Member* will be received dur­ ing the 9 30 Service —. 9 50 a m Church School for ail age*. 10 30 am ’Coffer Hour*' tn the Dining Room. 11 20 a m Children'* Church. 4 00 pm Youth Fellowship deliver Chritimna gift*. 6 00 pm Choir and Youth Fellowship meet for ptna Mon­ day. Dec 18 — 7 30 p.m Tnuieea Meet Wednesday. Dec 20 — 740 p m Char Rehearsal MIDDLEVILLE - Ann (Brinks) Smith, 84, of Middleville, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday December 5,1995 at Pennock Hospi­ tal in Hastings. She was born on July 9,1911 at Falmouth, the daughter of Rikus and Mary (Boven) Mulder. She was a member of the Middleville Christ­ ian Reformed Church. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by a baby daughter Dorothy Mae Brinks in 1933; husbands, Edward Brinks in 1970 and EJ. Smith in 1992. Surviving are seven sons, Carl (Kay) Brinks, Duane (Dorothy) Brinks, Dennis (Peggy) Brinks all of Middleville, Russell (Shirley) Brinks of Moline, Robert Brinks of Alanson, Melvin (Karen) Brinks of Kentwood, Gary (Marilyn) Brinks of Grandville; 28 grandchil­ dren; 45 great grandchildren; four sisters, Grace (Henn) Beams, Janet Stahl, Lois (Ken) Westdorp, Eunice (Clarence) Clark; one brother, Rickus (Elnor) Mulder; brothers and sistervin-law, John Westdorp, Andrew Doode, Esther Jourden, Gertie Mulder, Henrietta Mulder, Joe (emma) Brinks, Jim (Greta) Keen, Margret Keen, Ben (ann) Brinks, Teresa Brinks, Nellie Brinks; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Friday December 8, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Roger Timmer­ man officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Middleville Christian Reformed Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. | passed away on Tuesday December 5,1995 in Grand Rapids. He waa born oat November 13. 1899 in Hunningtoo, Temteaaee, the sou of Henry and Cardovia (Palmer) Jordan. He lived in Detroit for 10 years before moving to the Lake Odesaa area in 1920. He had a grocery Meat Mattel from 1937-1943 in Lake Odessa and was a dairy farmer for 22 yen*. He married Kathleen Tasker oo April 4, 1926 in Lake Odessa. She preceded him in death on April 15, 1988. He attended the West Berlin Wesleyan Church and was a member of the Masonic HAS I INGS - William F. CocrigaD, 58, Ot Hastings, passed iw on Tuesday December 12,1995 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was bora on December 6. 1937 in Middleville, the son of Joseph and Rose (Curley) Corrigan. He graduated from Thtnappie Kellogg High School in 1955. He worked at Bradford Whites for 4 years. E W. Bliss in Hastings from 1960 Io 1987 and currently working at DAS Machine strvr 1988 He married Kay CGibaon on September 25’ 1965. Mr. Corrigans’ memberships include Holy Family Catholic Ctauch in Caledonia, K eight, of Columbus in Caledonia and Hastings Moose 1 ^Ffe aras an avid sportsman and be served in the United States Army from 1962-1965. Surviving are his wife; Kay of Hastines; daughters, Mrs. Ron (Julie) Corrigan Cizek of Olathe, Kansas. Mrs. Sat- (Colleen) Corrigan Watson ot Lansing; grandchildren. Alexander and Anna Rose Qxek of Kansas; brothers. Joseph and wife Margaret Corrigan at Middle­ ville, Richard and wife Edna Corrigan of High Point, North Carolina; several nieces and nephews. Tl Visitation will be held on Friday December IS, 1995 from Z-OO-f.-OOpm and 7:00-9fl0pm with a Scripture Service at 6:30pm at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Man will be held on Saturday December 16,1995 at 10:00am at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Burial with Miliary Honors win be at Ml Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Mary's House for Terminally HI Child­ ren. Seman Rd.. WeUstoa, Michigan or' Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Arrangemoxi were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. BattjRogpn ■ Betty Rogers. 74. of Clarksville, passed my on Tuesday Decernher 5, 1995 at Peanodt Htnpiral in HastwgL She was born on July 21,1921 aMissonrt the daughter at Edward and Lillian (McMillen) Huston. She graduated from Lake Odean High School in 1942 and attended Lansing Community College 10 earn her musing Mrs. Rogers was employed at Pnmocfc Hospital in Hastbgs as an LPN for 18 yen before her retfrement She was a member of the Weavers Guild, Woodland Eagles, Spinners Guild and volun­ teered at the Hartsville Library and Barry Community Hospice. She tutored it Lftkewood High School. ? - - She was a member of St Bdwarda CathoUc Church In Late CHessa. She was preceded in death by half brother. Edward Huston. Jr. Surviving are one daughter, Nancy Rogers of Battle Creek; one eon. Guy (Kathy) Rogers of Clarttsville; two grandchildren; one aim, Marie Julius of California. A Memorial Mass was held on Saturday December 9, 1995 at St Edwards CathoUc Church in Lake Odeasa with Father Thomae Boufford officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odesaa. Arrangements were made by Koops Punoal Qwpei in Lake Odeasa. Nb\ Jordan was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jehne Jordan and Dossie Jordan; half brother, Raymond Jordan; sister, Jeanette. Surviving are one sister-in-law, Ruth Jordan of Dyresburg, Tennesaee; one niece, Irene Armstrong of Tennessee. Funeral Services were held on Friday Decembers, 1995 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend David Henry and Reverend Alvin Barto officiating. Burial was in lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Berlin Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. I WELCOME CORNERS UNITKD METHODIST CHURCH. 31BS N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Wontap Service* r-T-fr-y. 940 Am and 1140a.m.; Sunday School. 9 45 am 4-H meets Mondayi. 6:30 p.m. to 140 p.m. Bible Study. Wlfallfayt. 5:15 p.m at Detore* Gaspen. 801 Barber Rd . Hastingi Men s Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr Stephen Lewis M 945-5365 Witham F. Corrigan CLARKSVILLE - George A. Faunce, 48, of Clarksville, passed away on Tuesday Decem­ ber 12, 1995 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Harvey *AF Bwrgns| GRAND HAVEN - Harvey “Al" Burgess, 72, of Grind Haven, passed away on Wednes­ day December 6, 1995 at North Ottawa Community Hospital in Grand Haven. He was born on October 21, 1923 in Hast­ ings, the son of Harvey B. and Pt art L. (Brown) 1951 in Grand Haven. Mr. Burgess graduated from Hastings High School and earned both Bachelor's and Master’s Degrees in Music from Michigan State University, along with a certification in English. He taught Music and English for 32 yean for Grand Haven Public Schools and retired in 1983. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of the Dunes and directed the Seni<* Choir for 34 yean, member of the American Federation of Musicians, life member of the NEA/MEA, past president of the Michigan District of SPEBSQSA, Inc. and past director of the Port City Chorus, member of the Jack Pine Savidges Jazz Band of Lost Valley Lodge. He enjoyed music, harness racing, loved child­ ren, and was interested in drum corps. Surviving are his wife, Glorigenc; son, Michael S. (Jean) Burgess of Traverse City; grandsons, John and Jim Burgess; sister, Leah Belson of Hastings; sistor-in-lw, Helen (Stew­ art) Sparks of New Port Richey, Florida. Funeral Services were held on Saturday December 9, 1995. Interment was at Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist Church of the Dunes Music Department, 717 Sheldon Rd., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Arrangements were made by Vanzantwick Bartels Kammeraad in Grand Haven. DOWLING - E. Eart Bristol 99. of Dow»He was bora on June 15, 1896 in Bristol attended the Bristol School_______ He am named to Dorothy D. Clark on September 8,1917. She preceded him in death on March 31. 1985. Mr. Bristol am a lifelong fanner in the Lacey/Dowliag areas. ____ He rm an avid gardner, especially growing Mums and Glads. He also enjoys l^ book Mr. Bristol am also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Sandra Lindberg; sisrers. Ariet­ ta Fuller, 1 ena Borrman and Harriett V anSyckle; brother, Karl Bristol. Surviving are his son. Gaylen A Jennett Bristol of Dowling; daughter. Marilyn A Ernest Lindberg of Dowling: six grandchil­ dren; fifteen great grandchildren; one great great grandson Funeral Services were held oc Saturday December 9.1995 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverned's Kay A Merlin Pratt officiating. Burial am al Union Cemetery near Lacey. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dowling Country Chapel of the Uniled Methodist Church or Pennock Foundatton. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 14, 1995 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... By Joyce F. Weinbrecht G uest Reporter Wilson-Phillips unite in marriage Treats to celebrate 54th anniversary Justin Pierce Wilson and Rachel Marie Phillips were united in marriage June 3, 1995 at First United Methodist Church in Hastings, with Rev. Bufford (Buff) Coe officiating the 4 p.m. ceremony Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Diana) Phillips of IL-Lngs and Mrs. Phyllis Wilson and the late Al Wilson of Kalamazoo. Maid of honor was Kathy Combs, friend of the btJe. Best man was Jarrod Wilson, brother of the groom. Bridesmaids were Jenee Phillips, sister-in­ law of the bride; Victoria Al ward. Amy Nelson, and Kate Webster, friends of the bride. Groomsmen were Eric Elsner, Richard Meitts. Johnathan Rohacs, and Thomas Webster, friend* of the groom. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Russell (Jean) Hammond. After the ceremony, the new Mr. and Mrs. Justin Wilson greeted guests at Hastings Country Club where a reception was held in their honor The newlyweds honeymooned in England for two weeks, and now reside in Detroit. Cliff-'rd and Thelma (Kidder) Treat, of Hastings, will celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary. Wednesday. Dec. 13. They were married Dec. 13. 1941. by Hugh S. Graham, a Methodist minister in Bryon. Ohio Their children are Clifford Charles Treat Jr.. Donald Lee Treat, and Susan Ann (Treat) Sines. They have five grandchildren, two great­ grandchildren and eight stepgrandchildren. Bradley S. Johnson Cathy Lucas reports that she is recovering nicely from her recent surgery. All the tests are negative and she will not require any fur­ ther treatment. She will be staying on in Georgia for a time until she is completely recovered, enjoying her family and the mild weather. Cards and letters to her should be sent to. Cathy Lucas, c/o Terry Stamcr, 5855 An­ dover Way, Tucker. Ga. 30084 A reminder from Tricia Duits. Gayle Chase and Shiriey Kilmer that there is still a need for volunteers to help with the luminaries, which will light the main streets of the village on Christmas Eve. There will be a work shop Wednesday, Dec. 20. at 6 p.m. to assemble the luminaries. Volunteers also are needed to light them on Christmas Eve and to gather them up on Dec. 26. The C.O.A. Christmas party is today (Thursday. Dec. 14) from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. al the Hastings Moose Lodge. Lunch will be served at 11:30. There will be a sug­ gested donation of $1.50 at the door. There will be a Blood Pressure Clinic at the C.O.A. meal site, the Woodland Eagles, on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Anyone who wishes may have their blood pressure taken at the clinic. The Youth of Woodgrove Brethren Chris­ tian Parish invite anyone who wishes to join them in caroling at Tbomapple Manor on Sunday, Dec. 17, al 6:30 p.m. The Barry County Historical Society is holding its annual Christmas event "In the Spoil of Christmas" at the Hinds School Thursday, Dec. 14. Members and guests can catch the Holly Trolly at the Kmart parking lot al 5:45 p.m. or at the home of Bob Caaey, 2525 Campground Road at 6 p.m. and ride out to the school house. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Lake Manor. The program is "An Old Fashioned Christmas " and will be done by the members. Lakewood United Methodist Church put on a Christmas program entitled "Who Needs Another King?" They played tc a full house Saturday. Dec. 9, and to a packed house Sun­ day evening, Dec. 10. This in spite of the bad weather. The drifting snow and chilly winds didn't keep people away from Kilpatrick Church Sunday night, Dec. 10. either. They ><ad good attendance at their Christmas program in spite of the weather. Woodland people who are related to the pioneer Wheeler family are receiving letters and phone calls from Terry Campbell. who is doing extensive research into the Wheeler family. She is a descendant of that family and is wotting to bring the family history together and plans to share it with other Wheeler Earner local& man named manager at Detroit firm Bradley S. Johnson, formerly of Hastings, certified public accountant, was named manager in the tax department of Deloitte A Touche LLP in Detroit. Deloitte is the largest accounting firm in Michigan and is located in over 100 countries. Johnson specializes in consolidated cor­ porations. manufacturing, closely held cor­ porations and financial institutions. He joined the firm in 1990 after graduation from MSU with a bachelor of science degree in accoun­ ting. He is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School. He currently lives in Westland with his wife Karen (Gibson) and son. Matthew. He is the son of Sandy Johnson and Thomas Johnson of Hastings. ______________ ? r" took her to lunch in Woodland at noon time and her family took her to dinner in Hastings in the evening. Marlene Jemison is doing very well follow­ ing her heart surgery. She is driving short distances and keeping herself busy. Gayion and Marie Fisher are spending the winier in Apache Junction. Ariz. They report that the weather there is beautiful. Cards and letters will reach them at 11435 East Apache Trail. Box 4. Apache Junction. Ariz. 85220. Zion Lutheran Sunday School children will present a Christmas program on Sunday. Dec. 17. at 10:30 a.m To have items included in the Woodland New,, pleue call Joyce F. Weinbrecht. 945-5471, or on Tuesday and Thursday 948-4881. Santa and the Holly Trolley are getting ready for the holiday tour season. Holly Trolley tours set for holiday season by Jena Gallup Staff WrUer The Holly Trolley will provide ride* around town to view the colorful Christmas lights and decorations in Hastings every evening from now to Christmas Eve. Each tnp will be about 15 Io 20 minutes long and will start at the Holly Trolley stop on State Street In front of the Barry County Courthouse between 6 and 9:30 p.m. The dost to 50 cents per person. ■. . Tbp.only exception to tK nightly schedule will be on Dec. 17, when the trolley will be providing tours of the Gun Lake area, starting at the Gun Lake Community Church on Chief Noonday Road. Those tours will take about 20 minutes and ran from 7 to 9 p.m. and later if needed. Hundreds of school children in Barry County also can ride the trolley, with lours arranged on an individual basis. For more information, or to arrange a tour, call 948-8098. Those looking for a little something special on their Holly Trolley tour, may consider taking a ride when Santa and his Musical Elves are making one of their six appearances on the Trolley during the Christmas season in Hastings. Since 1987. when the trolley debuted as part of the holiday festivities in Hastings, Santa and his elves have entertained riders oo the trolley. Christmas songs, original music, an occasional song from the 1950s and '60s and humor fill the approximately 20-minute trolley ride that includes a tour of lhe holiday lights of Hastings. Dales of the special evenings and people who are scheduled to sing as "clveT are: DecJKlfomB P,> w®, Randy Noom and Friends. • Tuesday. Dec. 19. from 8 to 10 p.m. with Joe Cipcic and Friends. • Wednesday. Dec. 20. from 8 to 10 pun. with Denny Myers and friends. • Thursday. Dec. 21. from 8 to 10 p.m. with Anointing Oil of Charlotte. Eiders this year will be touring in a brane new Holly Trolley, which the Michigan Department of Transportation has loaned to Barry County Transit. The new version sports real wood in its appointments, has seating capacity for 28, windows that open from the lop, and is valued at $200,000. For more information or to arrange a lour, call 948-8098 Fore/ The Holidays Purchase the American Lung Association* of Michigan's 1996 Golf Privilege Card* OPEN HOUSE For $30 your favorite golfer can enjoyfree greens fee at more than 150 of Michigan's finest golf courses. Enjoy the gift that's up to par! •fo team how you can help, cal lhe National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. 1800-CHILDREN t AMBOCAN LUNG ASSOCOTOH. <*Na> (800) LUNG USA (hnrtiW 1V31W) oy To Your World Let heave*■ and nature sing! Christmas u here and so are our joyful Precious Moments holiday gifts. Hanover Village Apartments and £ Manufactured Housing Community Choose a Precious Moments gift that lifts your Christmas spirit Our collection of delicate porcelain figunnes seem to capture the childlike wonder Bang pv to your world! Come see all our heavenly holiday Pm ions Moments gifts Cinder Pharmacy & HALLMARK SHOP 110 W. State Street, Hastings 945-9551 4 Located on Hanover St. M-37 (Bedford Rd.) Hastings, Michigan NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Can... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE' Hastings New Premier Complex - Apartments Available For Immediate Occupancy! Plan to stop by Saturday, December 16,1995, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to visit with Brian Smith and enjoy a tour of the new facility. Refreshments will be available. COME JOIN THE FUN! If you have questions or need a free brochure, please call Brian, (616) 948-8904 or 1-800-748-0583 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 14, 1995 And fame, though it may last only 15 minutes is visited on serial killers as well as Nobq laureates. People are fascinated by the be^ and worst of everything. Does a Bill Gates or a Warren Buffeq deserve to make millions a year? (Neither <| particularly interested in money.) Ye*; because they earned il. In a capitalistic aocicj LEGAL NOTICES: ------------------------ —__ :__________ County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Daeaaaad Batata Cauaty of Barry PUBLICATION N0T1CK DacaAaM** Batata File No V5-21783-« htoH o4 XUSSELl ELKINS. SR . Docomod Scciol SocurMv No. 234-144523. TO ALL INTEXSTEO PERSONS Your inform in th* *»»<□♦• may be barrod or affected by this hearing. NOTICE A hearing will be held on January 10. 1996 of 9:30 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Rkhard H. Show on the pethion of Danny R. Elkins requesting that Danny R. Elkins bo appointed personal represen­ tative of the Estate oi Russell Elkins. Sr.. Docoosod. who lived at 6190 Marsh Rood. Shelbyville. Michigan and who died November 2. 1995. and re­ questing also the will of the deceased dated March 19. 1966 bo admitted to probate, h also is re­ quested that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined Creditors oi the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barrod unloss presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date ol publication oi this notice. Notice is further given thot the estale will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. Decembers. 1995 Richard J. Hudson (PI 5220) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE * YOUNGSMA 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 490M (616) 945-3495 DANNY R. ELKINS By: Richard J. Hudson 5925 Marsh Rood Shelbyville Ml 49344 (12/14) Filo No. 95-21766-SE Estate of THELMA F HOWE. Deceased Social Security No. 377 26-0516 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On January 24. 1995 al 2;30 p m., in the Probate Courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Show. Judge of Pro­ bale. o hearing will be held on the petition o< Arline Ho1, on son requesting that she be oppol.'.ied Perscnui Representative ol the Estate of THELMA F. HOWE, who lived ot 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Michigan 49056. and who died on 10/21/95: requesting thot the heirs at law ol the decedent be determined, and requesting also that the Will ol the deceased doted 10/20-92, and codicils dated none, be admitted to Probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representatrvo or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the dote of publication of this notice Notke is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record December 5. 1995 David A. Dimmers (PI2793) DIMMERS. McPHILUPS 6 DOHERTY 221 5 Broadway Hastings. Ml 49056 (616) 945-9596 Arline Hokonson 7776 W. Granger Highway Vermontville. Mi 49096 Cesoity •< Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEAMNC PUBUCAnONNCmCEOF NEABNW FUo No. 95-21771-NC NOTICE A hearing will be hold on January 10. 1996 at 1:15 p.m. in rhe probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Rkhard H. Show on the Petition for Change of Nome of Sherlyn Joan Olsen to Sherlyn Jeon Courtney. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent purposes. November 26. 1995 Stephanie S. Fetches (P43549) 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49056 (616) 945-3495 Sherlyn Joan Olson 221 1/2 S Broadway Hastings. Ml 49056 (12/14) File No. 95-21786-NC in the matter of Randi Jo House. Social Security No. 3754)2-1366. TAKE NOTICE On Wednesday. January 3. 1996 at 4 00 p.m., in the probate courtroom, 220 W Court St.. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be hold on the petition for change of name of Randi Jo House to Randi Jo Couts. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. December 6. 1995 Randi House 3403 E. Center Rd. Hostings. Ml 49058 945-4757 (12/14) citizens. Fire report received. County Commissioner reported Approved YMCA SI 000 controct. Approved MT A Conference expenses. Gills rood and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by Boyce Miller. Supervisor tor MHir insurance < .ill Farmers Insurance Call a Farmers Agent for (12/14) Michael W. MacLeod D.C. MacLeod PALMER GRADUATE OPEN 6 DAYS Dhcovet the advantage of having al your mater insur­ ance coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast, fair, friendly service. tot’ Chiropractic • HEADACHES • NECK A ARM PAIN • MIDDLE BACK A SHOULDER PAIN • LOW BACK A LEG PAIN MS-3170 auto. Me. fire, commercial, 128 W. Center A holiday classic Dear Ann l-anderv: About 20 yean ago. you printed a Christmas newsletter from Bruce and Rose Bliven. Unlike most holiday newsletters. I enjoyed that one. I've saved the column and hope you will print it again. — San Fran Dear S.F.: I agree that lhe Blivcns' newslet­ ter is a classic. and 1 am delighted io share that column with my readers once again. Read on: Dear Ana Landers: Since you and Herb Caen of the San Francisco Chronicle are against mimeographed Christmas letters, 1 thought you might consider quoting something from Herb’s column which my husband and I enjoyed immensely. Here it is: “I don’t care for Christmas letters, but Bruce Bliven’s are different. Now 86 (Jan. 19. 1976;, the onetime editor of The New Republic (for 30 years) lives with his wife al Kingscote Gardens. Stanford, in England. He wrote: •‘At 86, Rose and 1 live by the rules of the elderly. “If tht toothbrush is wet. you have brushed your teeth. If the bedside radio is warm in the morning, you left it on all night. If you are wearing one brown shoe and one black shoe, you have a pair just like it somewhere in the closet. "Try not to mind when a friend tells you on your birthday that a case of prune juice has been donated in your name to a retirement home. “I stagger when I walk, and small boys follow me, making bets on which way I’ll go next. This upsets me. Children shouldn't gamble "Like most elderly people, we spend many happy hours in front of lhe TV set We rarely turn it on.’” Sweet, isn’t it?------ Your Friend Blondie in Reno 1 responded: Dear Blondie: Right you arc! That's a Christmas letter that warms my heart. Not a word about "Jim's** promotion, the children’s stellar achievements, the dog’s lit­ ter of puppies. Mother';, arthritis or the new Mercedes. 1 hope Bruce and Rose see this and put me on their list for next year. Well, folks - I’m happy to report that Bruce and Rose did put me oo their list, and here’s a condensed version of their Christmas 1976 tetter; "Dev Frientfc: Rosie and I are now 87. Would we care ta try for 174? The answer is no. I’m 46 percent as old as the United States and still cap *i spell ’seize.' —M "Reaie tas agcB some in the past wv and ' no* aeemrii|^Z womanemerihg her40s. She chides me about the little elf who regular­ ly enters our bouse in the middle of the night, squeezes the toothpaste tube in the middle and departs Last May. we celebrated our 63rd wedding anniversary. “As for me. I am as bright as can be ex­ pected. 1 remember well the friend who told me years ago. ’if your IQ ever breaks 100 ------ sell!' "I walk with a slight straddle, hoping peo­ ple will think I just got off a hone. On my dai­ ly excursions. 1 greet everyone punctiliously, including the headrests in parked empty cars. boz» insurance. Agaat Senior Citizens Day Starts 9:00 AM at Delton Kellogg High School in the morning. Bingo plus lots more. Come for a lot of fun. DAVENPORT COLLEGE I Offers Convenient Winter Classes — Starting January 8! Classes Held at Hastings High School 520 W. South Street SCHEDULE Credit Hours Section Number Course Number Course Title ACC 201 PRIN ACCOUNTING 1 4.50 4019 6:00- 9:25PM T MCT 141 INTRO TO BUSINESS 4.SO 4020 6:00- 9:2SPM M SOC 213 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 4.50 4018 6:00- 9:25PM W Davenport College To save SI00, ask about our off-campus Adult Grant Program Times For information please call 1-800-632-9569 or 451-3511 Fame and fortune Dear Ann Landers: How did we get our priorities so screwed up in this country? Can you tell me? When I was a young man (before Pearl Har­ bor). 1 was an amateur boxer. A trainer wanted to manage me professionally, but 1 declined because I didn't want to get my brains scrambled, and I was completely lack­ ing in the "killer instinct." 1 graduated in the top 10 percent of my class and eventually acquired both bachelor's and master's degrees. I put in a thrce-year hitch in the Air Force, married, had two kids and taught science. For the 34 years I worked as a teacher and administrator, my total earnings, before deductions, came to about $450,000. Former champion and ex-convict Mike Tyson "earned" $25 million for the 89 seconds he spent pummel mg the carefully selected, helpless "what's-his-name ” in lhe ring. For his evening's work. Tyson was paid about $277,777 per second. Another way to look at it is that Tyson was paid 55 times as much for his 89 seconds as I received for 34 years of leaching in the trenches. I don't regret following my survival in­ stincts 55 years ago. and 1 wouldn’t trade places with Tyson. 1 wish him well and hope his jail time will help him become a solid citizen and stay out of trouble. J offer this comparison as one more example of the weird distortion of values that drives this nation’s assignment of wealth and acclaim. — Mystified in Mesa. Ariz. Dear Mesa: Money doesn’t care who has it. No smoke zone Dear Ann Landers: My husband is 59 Seven yean ago, he had a mild heart attack. Since then, he has had two angioplasty opera­ tions and a quadruple bypass. He's doing well but has high blood pressure and is on medica­ tion. The doctor said my husband’s bean pn>blcms are hereditary and had he been a smoker and not exercised, he’d be dead now. Here’s the problem I would like to make our house a "no-smoking" zone. My brother, who just had a triple bypass, says this is rad* and he won’t come to our home as long as the "no-smoking" rale is in effect. My sister, a heavy smoker, refuses to come to our house if she can’t smoke here. They both claim secondhand smoke cannot hurt anyone. Can you provide information to show that smoking is hazardous to my hus­ band’s health? — Saginaw. Mich. Dear Sag.: You can get a copy of the Centers for Disease Control's Action Guide on Secondhand Smoke and the Environmental Protection Agency’s Fact Sheet on Secon­ dhand Smoke by calling 1-8OO-CDC-13II ot writing: Office on Smoking and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway. N.E. (MSK-50). Atlanta. Ga. 30341. What's the truth about pot, cocaine. LSI). PCP. crack, speed and downers? "Tha Lowdown on Dope” has up-to-the-minute in­ formation on drugs. Send a seif-addressed long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (dus includes postage, and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Birth Announcements: BOY, Randy James Dean, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 25 at 10:25 a.m. io Lynnze Rudesill and John Walton. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs . 9*4 ozs. and 21V6 inches long. • >-.j :i ~ . t •■■q a GIRI., Alyson Mary-Cynthia, born at Pen­ nock Hospital on Nov. 25 at 2:40 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Hill, Vermontville, weighing 8 lbs.. 4 ozs. and 22 M inches long. GIRL, Anna Nicole, born at Pennock Hospital oo Nov. 25 at 12:49 p.m. lo Nicole Ellege and Todd Sanlnocencio, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 8 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Austin Michael, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 25 at 9:46 p.m. to Angie Andrews and Matthew Hutchings, Battle Creek, weighing 9 lbs , and 20 inches long. GIRL, Acacia Ann. born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 29 at 4:15 p.m. to Maleah Clark and Greg Husman, Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs., 4 ozs. and 2016 inches long. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19th Lunch will be served plus coffee and rolls Gera of the Day: Try to do something nice today, even if h’s just leaving someone alone. BOY, Steven Ray. born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 28 at 1:36 a.m. to Shelley Hendrick and Casey Wolfe. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. V6 oz. and 21V6 inches long. GARY BEGG, LUTCF GARY BEGC AGENCY Aeta, Hoaa, L*. CmmmkH Dignified friends seem surprised when I salute them with a breezy ’Hi!' They don't realize I haven't enough breath for a twosyllable greeting. "When we are old, the young are kinder to us and we are kinder to each ocher. There is a sunset glow ihai radiates from our faces and is reflected on the faces of those about us. But Hill, it is sunset "------ Rose and Bruce Bliven ••••• ty. this is the way it works. Once in a lifetime; a Ryne Sandberg comes along and quMi baseball because he didn’t think he deserved such a huge salary. "Ryno" has since return ed. and I’m betting he’ll prove to be worth it Football, basketball and hockey stars make millions because they draw crowds that pe> big bucks to see them Wbo pays to watch a teacher? Meanwhile, don’t overestimate the glory of "acclaim." Sometimes the spotlight can get too hot for comfort. Ask Elizabeth Taylor. Woody Alien and others. GIRL, Klma Marie, bora at Pttmoelr Hospital on Dec. 1 al 1:18 p.m. to Gary and Vicky Giliean, Vermontville, weighing 4 lbs ’. 1416 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Jake Conner, bora at Pipp Community Hospital oo Nov. 29 to Janine and TrdY Daiman. Plainwell. •i BOY, Kollin David, born at Community; Hospital on Nov. 19 at 6:39 a.m. to David and Marcia Leinaar, weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs.'.* 19 inches long. Kollin was welcomed horrif by his big brother Cody, family and friends 1 BOY, Daniel Arthur, bora to Dennis and Tina Sauers Jr. al Lake Odessa on Dec. 1, a< 2:37 p.m., 8 3M ozs.. 21K md»; Gratt^arents are Jerry and Doris Graul, Den * nis and Barb Sauer Sr . of Lake Odessa. Greir grandparents are Clyde and Dorccrf Shoemaker, Myron and Lots Goodemoot of Lake Odessa and Arthur and Helen Graul o^ Clarksville. Great Great Grandmother Kathern Peck of Belding. Ajdi M. Pavlik HASTINGS - Ann M Pavlik, 58, of Hast­ ings, passed sway on Tuesday December 12, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. I Allen Dale King| ORLANDO. FLORIDA - Allen Dale King. 52, of Orlando. Florida and formerly of Hast­ ings, passed away on Tuesday December 12, 1995 at his residence. He was born on December 17, 1942 in Huttings He moved to the Central Florida area from Bailie Creek in 1987. Mr. King was a Project Manager and Computer Programer with Harcourt General in Orlando, Florida. He was a member of the Central Florida Stroke Club and a member of Peace United Methodist Church ol Hunters Creek. Surviving are his wife, Lucile R. King of Orlando, Florida; daughter. Melissa Ann Gammon of Lakeland, Florida; son, Bnan Dale King of Orlando, Florida; mother. Glada King of Manistique; sisters, Mary Poll of Middlevil­ le and Bonnie Price of FrsepttU brother. Arlan King of Manistique. Funeral Services will be held on Friday December 15,1995 at 2:00pm at Peace United Methodist Church of Hunters Creek with Reverend Robert B. Bushong officiating. Burial will be in Osceola Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Peace United Methodist Church of Hunters Creek. 13502 Town Loop Boulevard, Orlando. Florida 32837-5160 or The Central Florida Stroke Club. PO Box 530023, Orlando, Florida 32853-0023. Arrangements were made by Grisson Funer­ al Home in Kissimmee, Florida. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION RAILROAD STREET Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing In the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, January 8, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear objections or comments on the vacation of a portion of Railroad Street as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior lo the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services, upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the city of Hastings, 102 S. Broad­ way, or call TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk « GIRL, Kaiiyn McKinsey , bora al Penoocfi Hospital on Nov. 30 at 9:52 p.m. to Trad and Stephen Wales, Hastings, weighing 5 Ibr .* 11H ozs. and 19 inches long .. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 14, 1995 — Page 9 A glimpse of education in a country school (from the Rural School Bookshelf) by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Yankee Springs, LHMrict <3 Fr. In the fall of 1929. Doris McKibbon became the teacher of Yankee Springs School. where she taught five consecutive yean, until she married Rush Saunders and went to live in Indianapolis. Ind. Upon lheir return to Barry County in 1935, she was hired to teach the Milo School where she taught for 20 yean, until her retirement. At Yankee Springs School she helped to organize their ftnt P.T.A. and also their First 4-H Clubs, which were hot lunch, sewing, and handicraft dubs. This school was chosen as one in which to place a Barry County Normal student to do practice leaching. In 1930, Margaret Johncock did her practice teaching there in the week of March 13-18. Many improvements were made in some rural schools during the 1930 school term. To improve the lighting, thus protecting pupils* eye* while reading and to prevent eye strain, all windows and shades were placed on the north side of lhe building. To prevent drafts and to bring in better air conditions, all win­ dows could be lowered from the lop. Several other worthwhile projects were achieved. Yankee Spring school was one school in Barry County that received high rating in these improvemenu and was honored by be­ ing awarded the “A School" distinction. The plaque stating "A School” was displayed on the front of the building. The completion of the project took two months. During this time school was held in the Yankee Springs church. Yankee Springs School had never had a well for drinking water until the fall of 1929, when Miss McKibbon influenced the school board to have a well driven. Formerly, drink­ ing waler was carried from a spring behind the original Yankee Springs store, one of Yankee Bill Lewis* famous springs. Each week “Yankee Springs School News” was published in the Hastings Banner. An original copy of one of these newsletters, published in 1930 reads as follow. Yankee Springs School “Our school was chosen as one in which to place a County Normal Mudent. Margaret Johncock. who will do her practice teaching here the week of March 13-18. "Friday. March 25. was our Holland Day. Our work was on the Netherlands, and all classes were conducted as in a Dutch school. Our homemade costumes made us look like real Hollanders! We ended the day by playing Dutch games, such a* egg rolling contests, and Bunny's Hoard. * ’Second- and third-grade pupils are begin­ ning new readers this Monday mornmg. “Seventh- and eighth-grade pupils are pleased that their geography and history work books are completed. Pictured ABC booklets are being made by the first- and secondgraders. We find them to be a great help in teaching letter recognition and phonics. For geography, the fifth- and sixth-graders have been working on a project "Travel* of a Roll­ ed Oat.” "Stop in and see the nice posters, also the ABC Health Bookleu which we have made in Health Habits. "Mrs. Henry Adler visited school last Thursday. We are selling seeds from the “Good Seed Catalog." hoping to earn enough money to buy new curtains for the school house. "We wish to thank Congressman Ketcham for the nice picture of George Washington. "Several pupils have joined the Crayola Club. Nice chib pins and nice pictures from same have been received by the pupils. "Some of the pupils are still in a contest striving to earn a diploma for having one hun­ dred perfect spelling lessons; also to receive a Certificate of Award for perfect attendance. “All arms are nearly well from the smallpox vaccination." These were wonderful, happy years of lear­ ning. Some of these pupil* have passed away, but the teacher still keeps in contact with those who remain, even though some of them now live out of state. Sourerr. The History of Rutland Rural Schools; The History of Yankee Springs Rural Schools; Barry County Historical Society Bookshelf of Rural School History. Hastings Middle School tell first marking period honor roll Matthews — Algonquin Lake School District *1, Rutland Township 1925-1926. First marking period ended Nov. 3 Algonquin Lake School — Matthews School District fl Rutland Township flag and recite the pledge of allegiance. After that Mrs. Fisher would begin with the “little usually enough. We had regularly scheduled softball games with other schools each year dui -ng good weather. Among these schools were Little Brick School and Chidister. * one time, first and second, third and fourth then fifth and sixth. The days of the one-room schools are gone forever, but anyone who attended one will hopefully have fond memories like I have. The nicest memories of my times growing dem at Algonquin Lake. District No. I. Hasuags on the corner of State Road and Air­ port Road. These roads at that time were both room school house, typical of its time. As you walked in the front door, the only door, you entered what was called the cloak room. and lunch boxes. The rope for the school bdl was located here also. Inside the next door­ In the main school room, arranged in rows sat 20 or so old-fashioned type desks with in- Faber's desk stood centered in the back of the tant We would have daily reading, writing and arithmetic drills. On Fridays there were competitive drills with what she called "Arithmetic Races.” She would pick two captains and they would chuose leans. Then the teams competed against each other at the blackboard in pro­ blem solving races. We all enjoyed these drills and looked forward to them although NOTICS or MOffTOAOC BALI ^very year, on the morning of Mrs. Fishei * birthday one of the students would be Fisher, wait for the book to drop." Shortly --- aa -- a _ _ - » 11 is----a .. - _ I - .a wail, wncre me riacKDoara was tocaicu. cyclopedias, atlases, stacks of National Geographic magazines, old mysteries, the Hardy Boys series, classics and all kinds of other reading material, some of it yellowed with age even then. Covering the other walls of the room were various articles, including States, the Bill of Rights, a United Slates flag. Fisher's desk. Everyone would then yell. “Happy Birthday Mrs. Fisher ” Year after year she would act surprised and thank us profusely. I attended Algonquin Lake school from 1950 through 1955 and Carrie Fisher was the teacher through these years and had been there many years previous to that time. I remember her very well and consider her to be one of moat influential people. She was room school teachers) methods of discipline, but they worked and nobody was the worse in the winter and everyone wanted their with the piano, were shelves with young trouble maker although 1 don’t remember anything but the threat of its use. fheads. rocks from different locations, a rifted starfish and other artifacts. )ur school day would begin at 8 a.m. with ringing of the school bell by either Mrs. ber or a sixth-g. sde student who was being raided for someth,ng. We would all tramp She also kept a box full of short sections of binder twine handy. She would tie you to your desk with these if you were prone to roaming around the room. I remember being tied up most of the time. Most of her punishments were the typical punishments of the day. cleaning blackboards. were ail at our desks, we would writing of sentences on the blackboards and the like. Just having her upset with you was Yankee Springs School, District No. 3FR Yankee Springs Township, celebrating Holland Day. Doris McKibbin was the teacher. (First row, from left) Richard McKibbin, Beverly Sager, Lorraine Dillon, Robert Sager, Frances Dillon, Grace McKibbin, (middle row) L-R Harry Adler, Richard Sager, Richard Mick. (Back row) Part of Merlin Courtney and Albert Mick, Letter Sager, Ruth sager, Viola McKibbin, Virginia Bower, Dorothy Mick. Dofouh having been mode in the coadhiom ol a certain Mortgage made by MAItGAJtH D. HART, whose present address H 9045 Lindsay Road. DeHon. Michigan. 49046 to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Former* Homo AdmMttrotton (now known a* Rural Economic and Community De oelapment). United State* Deport­ ment oi Agriculture, with W* District Office being located at 3260 Eagio Park Drive. Suita 101 -C. Grand Rapid*. Michigan 49905. the Mortgage, dated Ap>« 4. 1992. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deed* for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on April 6. 1992. In Uber 539 of Barry County Record* on Page* 758 through 762. induthre. and by reason of such default the Mor­ tgagee elect* to declare the entire unpaid amount of such Mortgage duo and payable forthwith, on which Mortgage there 1* cfoimod to be due at the dote of thi* notice, for principal and interest. the sum of SIXTY NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT AND 34/100 (869.158.34) DOLLARS and no proceeding* having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of rate contained In said Mortgage ha* become operative; Now Therefore. Notice H Hereby Given tho by virtue of the power of sate contained in said Mor­ tgage and In pursuance of the statute In such cnee mode and provided, tho said Mortgage will bo foreefoeod by o safe of the premise* therein described or *o much thereof a* may bo necessary. at public auction, to the highest bidder, ot tho oast entrance to the Circuit Court located at tho Barry County Courthouse ot 220 W. State Street in tho Ci­ ty of Hosting* and County of Barry. Michigan, that being tho place of holding tho Circuit Court In and for said County, on Thursday, December 21. 1995 at 2:00 o'clock P.M.. local time, in the afternoon of •aid day. and sold premise* will be sold to pay tho amount so os aforosoid then due on said Mortgage together with 8.25 percent interest, legal cost*, at­ torneys' foes and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee doo* pay on or prior to tho dote of said sole; which said premise* are describ­ ed in *oid Mortgage a* follow*. to-wit: Land* and premises situated in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry and State of Michigan: Parcel C: Commencing at the Southeast cor­ ner of Section 4. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. thence North. 470.00 feet along tho East line of said Section 4: thence West at tho right angles with said East section lino. 162.95 feet to tho true point of beginn­ ing: thence West 212.50 feet to tho centerline of Lindsey Rood: thence South 21*16*26” west along said centerline 220.00 feet; thence East 212.50 feet; thence North 21*16*26** East. 220.00 foot to tho point of beginning. Tho redemption period shall bo six (6) months from the dale of sole unless the property is aban­ doned In which case tho redemption period shall bo thirty (30) days from tho date of sale. For further information with regard to this foreclosure contort the District Office of Rural Economic and Community Development (formerly Farmers Home Administration). 3260 Eagle Pork Drive. Suite 101-C. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49505 telephone (616)942-4110. Doted Ito .ember 17. 1995 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Formers Homo Administration (now Rural Economic and Community Development). United States Deportment of Agriculture. Mortgagee Robert J Zitto (P27749) Attorney for Mortgagee SCHEUERLE 8 ZITTA Business Address 300 Washington Street P.O Bo* 212 Grand Hoven. Ml 49417 (616) 842 1470 EDITOR'S NOTE: The following it a re­ vised list of students oo the honor roil from ihe middle school, which was published in the Banner two weeks ago. but a large number ot honorees inadvertently was Eighth grade HIGH HONORS: 3J TO 4.0 — •Josh Alderson. ‘Katie Allerdlng. ‘Danielle Bowman. ‘Carolyn DeWitt. ‘Kevin Gerllnger. •Sarrah Gregory. ‘Michelle Griggs, ‘Valerie Heffeibower. ‘Jennifer Hodges. ‘Virginia Jennings. ‘Daniel Johnston. ‘David Kugler; ‘Amber Lippert. •Ivy Malone. ‘Antcaia Myers. ‘Steve Obreiter. ‘Sarah Penrod. ‘Laura Ramer. ‘Amy Schiedel. ‘Isaac Soirees, ‘Amber Wilde. ‘Josh Woodard. Samantha Miller, Amanda Buskirk. Calerine Case. Josh Doe. Susan Hubbard. Samantha Snow, Michael Courtright, Heather Girroach, Jolene Griffin. Andrew Safie. Courtney Sinclair. Terry Smilh, Jessica Crowley. Joo Dufto. John Eggers. Man Peake. Brice Scboemer. Erika Main. Margaret Reges, Rachel! Smith. Rebecca Casarez, Jessica Gole. Laura Hubert. Heather Rose, Ben Shaw. Kathryn Williams. Man Larsen. Stan McKelvey. Laura Plechnik. Sherri Gregory. Ryan Argo, Jay Campbell, Jerad Crump, Elwood Davis, Brian Loftus. Dusty Lundstrum. Chad Sanbora and Kyle Winkler. HONORS: 3.10 to 3.49 — Brandon Willard. Shannon Belles, Marie Carpenter. Andy Soya. Robert Swialek. Tonya Ulrich, Jamie Clark, Jennifer Droll. Callie Ginbach, Kristen Keech. Rebecca McCarty. Corey Thompson. Jason Bailey. Lindsay Raji. Christy Anderson. Naomi Gallagher, David Wellon. Melissa Cunmngham. John Forbes. Samantha Goodenough. Nicole, Matthews, Erin Allerdlng. Amber Boger, Amiee Hawbaker. Stephanie Komondy. Man Lawrence. Jamie Philo. Man Schultz. Sam Stafford. Casey STormes, Marty Kill. Pamela Weatherly. Tiffany Zimmer, Caleb Bollhouse. Bracken Burd. Joe Manin. Lauren Stlneman. Jill Williams, Heidi Schmidt. Robert Shafer. Molly Woods. Erica Barnum, Mike Branch and Sean Portier. HONORABLE MENTION: 3.0 to 3.09 — Lindsey Karas, Amy Miller. Shawna Woody. Brook Bennett. Amanda Bursley, Adam Clack. Mary Craven. Brandon Eddy. Stephen Gamer, Babbie Henoey, Katharine Jones. Amanda Knickerbocker, Melinda Meaney, Lcicia Pennington. Lacey Sanders. Nick Steele and Mary Wright. Seventh grade HIGH HONORS: 3.5 to 4.0 — -Cathy Anderson. ‘Sarah Barry, ‘Derek Brookmeycr. ‘Sarah Chamberlain. ‘Paul Coscarelli. ‘Brandon Dahn. ‘Jill Dimood. ‘Brittany Galisdorfer. ‘Matt Gergen. ‘Elizabeth Gibbons. ‘Lindsay Hemerling. ‘Lauren Hendrix. ‘Jennifer Heuss, ‘Melissa Hodges. ‘Justin Huss. ‘Elizabeth King, •Mark Lockwood. ‘Adam Miller. ‘Samantha Oakland. ‘Shannon Pietrangelo. •Chad Ray. ‘Margaret Schirmer. ‘Matt Schnackenberg. ‘Heidi Schroeder. ‘Jacob Simpson. ‘Phoenix Spaulding. ‘Kristi Spurgeon. ‘Josh Trumble. ‘Kristen Wildem. ‘Jessica Winebrenner. •Taylor Wisner. ‘Kelli Zerbel. Rex Foreman, Roselee Hostetler. Raechelle Easey. Rhooda Pennepacker. Joann Bailey. Brandi Colvin. Z.manda Hoke. Sara Williams. Monique Acheson. Nicole Baird. Dara Carpenter. Larissa Carr. Heather Drumm. Steven Rohr, Leland Jennings. Jon Katje. Aaron Keller. Jenessa Rude. Karey Schlachler, Danielle Swift. Natasha Ward. Josh Desvoignes. Amy Hermenitl. Brian Sutfin. Thomas Williams. Mail Bcachnau. Kim Karmes. John Mix. Miranda Workman, Jeremy Butler. Kailey Lyons, Amanda Markley, Christina Pyle. Michael Swainstoo. David Wright, Lindsey Lambert. Andy Powell. Adam Schantz. Jennifer Guldet. Amber Travis. Elijah Agee. Bethany Aspinali, JM Brown. Ian Dudley. Lacey Fassen. Jeri Hendershot. Heather Hinckley. Daniel Holman, Jason Olmstead, Tracy Poll yea. Luke Storm aid Lindsay Vanaman. HONORS: 3.10 to 3.49 — Paul Henney. Lad Owen. Derek Strickland. Katherine Welton. Katharine Rogen. Elizabeth Meek, Jessie Waller. Richard Wank. Lindsey Hill. Amanda Martin. Starlight Tyrrell. Adam Branch. Dorothy Oemeos. Diane Herdmans. Mau Giesele^. ieWiabe, iidnojiJ. Jacob Vanderbolt. Sara Bassett. Nurisa Mancuso. Rebecca Arias. Joe Fish. Katie Golnek. Amy Herbst. Rachel MacKenzlc. Travis Mllleson, Katie Noteboom, Garry Pettit. Lucas Waters, Brienne Hallifax. Amanda Hoffman. Leonard Smilh. BUI Anthony. Casey Kovalcik and Tyler Whitney. HONORABLE MENTION: 3.0 to 3.09 — Brett Allen, Regina Argo. Amber Christy. Shawn HiU, bras Overmire. Isaac Weeks. Cassandra Ames, Brianne Beach. Sam Cary. Richard Force, Jason Gallagher. Brad Haight, Amanda Lee. Angie McClurkin. Kylee OHeran, Greg Seeber. Maria Soto and Gena Tormen. Sixth grade HIGH HONORS: 3.5 to 4.0 — •Samantha Allerdlng, ‘Amanda Bechler. ♦Josh Clevenger, •Nicole Dootan. •Chelsea Evans. •Carl Furrow. ‘Matt Hayes. ‘Justin Hutchins, ‘Jennifer Miller. ‘Kell Misak. •Joel Strickland. ‘Sara Wank. ‘Ryan Winebrenner. ‘Daniel Worth. Lauren Beach. Eric Carpenter. Sarah Haines, Janna Jackson. Heather Krebs. Christopher Remley. Jessica Storm. Eric Vaoderveen. Carrie Bolthouse, Courtney Colvin, Laura Dickinson, Bert Kosbar. Jeremy Shilling, Emily Smith, Andy Whiting. Darrell Barnum, Stephanie Courtright. Julie Groos. Mike Nitz. Kelli Rohr, Joe Keller. Joo Kendall. BtllieJoe Lancaster. Brandon Lawrence. Ann Parker. Amanda Schantz. Jessica Shellenbarger. Ashley Wright. Noah Angelettl. Hilary Appleby. Kristie Krebs. Chad Snell. Aaron Tobias, Brandon Burke. Brads Currier. Amber Dean, Angela Eggers, Patrick Stephens. Tyler Tossava and Dianna Vanboven. HONORS: 3.10 to 3.49 — Leslie McKay. David Ockerman, Victoria Mahmat. Kyle Beilgrapb. Tiffany Davis. Kelly Droll, Amanda Hawthorne, Jeff Jolly. Nicholas Taylor, Eric Vandcnnolen. Molly Kntko. AUcia Birman, Craig Bolthouse. Erin Bradley. Josh Goodale, Amy Grander. Kristi Guldet. Jennifer Jenkins. Ashley Keeler. Amanda Zalewski. Ben Conklin. Brenda Westfall. Jack Holden. Amanda Davis, Dan Holtman, James Medeiros. Lindsay Overmire. Lindsay Sides. Angela Baker. Heather Force, Carmen Noviikey. Trenton Smith, Chris Donalds. David Hoaglin and Adam Rail. HONORABLE MENTION: 3.0 to 3.09 — Carl Caldwell. Matt Pebbles, Jessica Roush. David Wilson. Amy Abbott. Adam Carroll. Melissa Hutchings. Blake Komstadi, Shawn Lustey. Andy Miller. Joe Shaeffer. Barrett Sherwood. Joe Smilh. Ryan Stamm, Joo Thompson. Ashley Travis. Anthony Veltre and Nathan Wilkins. • Indicates 4.0. �Pace 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 14, 1995 ExchangeClub’s ‘Citizens of the Month’ announced Southeastern Elementary students who have been named Exchange Club Citizens of the Month Include (from left) Derek Krallman, Chelsea Case and Steven Serecki, with teacher Cindy Wilcox. Student of the Month for November at St. Rose School Is Jenny Cottrell, with teacher Diane Brighton. Exchange Club Middle School Students of the Month are (front, from left) Josh Goodale, Kell Misak, (middle row) Nichole Richardson, Molly Woods, (back) Rob Swlatek and Leland Jennings. The November Exchange Club of Hastings' "Citizens of the Month” from Central Elementary School are (from left) Wendl Iler, Jacob Rohe, Colette Purucker, Michael Kovalclk, Sam Krouse and teacher John Merritt. Hastings Exchange Club Citizens of the Month for November at Nor­ theastern Elementary are (from left) Becky Crump and Kristie Welton with teacher Alice Gergen. Hunters’ venison lost after store cited by Kar.a Mauck SurtTH'rirer Some deer hunter, in the Nashville area have lod lheir venidin after a deer processing Lima's Country Store, on Tbomapple Lake in Nashville, was cited by an officer from the Citizens of the Month for November at Pleasantview Elementary are Nicholas Storm and Krystle Dunn, with teacher Julie Carlson. sling under unsanitary condition,. Neil Forteo, a supervisor with the agriculture de­ partment. raid lhe More waa cited for unsani­ tary condition, and storing meat at unrefriger­ ated temperature, Foden aaid the Country Store waa cited, but not cloned by the Department of The venison was not tested for bacteria, or virus, because lhe testing process would de­ stroy most of she meat, Fortcn said. "There is the risk and suspicion" that the meat was unsafe. Forten said. GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies Back Door Deli Terry’s Tick Tock S&S Country Store Gun Lake — In Middleville Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market Greg’s Get It & Go In Lake Odessa Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-O Shell In Nashville South End Little’s Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store about the sanitation of the More. He Mid his department does not have jurisdiction over Mores, to the calls were referred to the le 8. after an inspection in response to calls about the shop's sanitation. He said the store was ordered to clean and correct the viola­ tions. When Department of Agriculture officer Pete Edmunds returned Monday, steps had been taken to meet the sanitation code re- cleaning and correcting the sanitation," he Lake Odessa NEWS: at any of these area locations In Hastings — lions," he said. "There was evidence it (venison) could be spoiled." James Schackcnburg, supervisor of envi­ ronmental health with (be Barry-Eaton Health Agriculture. Lawrence Little of Nashville, vice president of Little’, Country Store. Inc., would not comment oo lhe matter. Forten Mid the Country Store ha, been or­ dered lo Mop processing any venison and other meat that »u in their poeeasion, and told the More to notify its client, to pick up their meat. He said the meal ran the ride of Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) The Christmas program prepared by students ot Lakewood Christian School will at Lakewood United Methodis Church oo M-M. The Lakewood High School choral concert will be held al the high school « 3 p.m. Sunday. For the lad time of 1995 the village crew, will be making a pickup of brash from streetaide on Monday, Dec. II. Thai evening die Village Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the snow provided grin for comervstioo Ian weekend, with the thermometer, rending in the single digit, Al times, the blowing snow in rural area, gave whiteout conditions However, mod of the rood surfsex on paved road, was bare. On Saturday there were some drifts along the west lane of the north-wuth roads. The lakefront observe the a publisbed his 40-year lid of ice breakup daaes and daaes for the firn lading ice of each of the seasons since 1955. This year's firn lasting ice came on Dec. I. whereas the average is oo Dec. 23. Only twice in that span of year, has the hard ice formed earlier. These yean were 1976 and 1999. So Jordan Lake has been, ice free since March 20, a span of eight months and 19 days. A year ago the lake wss free of ice uadi Jan. 4. 1995. Possibly a difference is that November 1994 was a very wet month with heavy rainfall whereas 1995 was a much drier �Lake Odessa NEWS CONTINUED from |N«» 10 year. The State Journal carried a story on Dec. 2 that on the previous day a bomb threat was telephoned to the CSX dispatch center. The caller said a bomb had been planted on a train carrying chemicals The tram was stopped in East Laming. With a length of 7,000 feet for the engines and freight cars, a tot of traffic was disrupted as local Laming police with a bomb-sniffing dog searched the engines and two cars. The threat was obviously a hoax and the train had already stopped in Grand Rapids and Lake Odessa on its way from Chicago. . The train had a mixed toad of goods. .• One notices that increasingly the trains art entrying double-deck freight cargo units. These containers are usually centered oo a flat car and well secured. The story a few months ago about budding of the new train tunnel at -Pon Huron pointed out the need for a tunnel • widi greater height lo accommodate these dual layers Since then it has been evident that the practice is widespread. The Pon Huron tunnel serves the Grand Trunk, but possibly some of those carried through Lake Odessa may be switched to another line. Likewise, these cars may well use tunnels in states to the southeast The community Christmas bosket project came to a successful closure Saturday as boxes and bags went out to 200 families and individuals. The count grew in the last week as the immediacy brought ocher names to mind of persons in need. The Tuesday session for packing popcorn and butter was short. Another crew that meaing set up chain as if for a game of musical chairs — back to back in several rows. Empty boxes were placed and the chairs were numbered and indiratiom made on the ages and number tot a tariy. . On Wednesday the trucktoad arrived with canned goods from the many schools in Lakewood district. There had been comperitkn between classes in each school for the greatest weight The high school students sent '-more than a ton of canned goods. A ^•crew worked funously lo sort the cans into shopping carts provided by Carl’s Super market Others peddled the cans into the waiting boxes. ’* This year, paper products had been available from Second Harvest in Grand •'•Rapids, so these items, which cannot be pur­ chased with food stamps, were a welcome ad­ dition. Another group of workers sorted ' socks, caps, mittens and gifts using the entire church basement st Central United Methodist Church. By Friday night, the boxes were covered or taped, bags of gifts and apparel were added and only then were names attach­ ed. Saturday brought a record number of delivery people. The last box was out by ten •o’clock. Only a few boxes were returned because the recipient was not at home. <i. Besides canned goods, each box contained eggs, bread, apples, a tube of cookie dough, toilet tissue, facial tissue, flour, pasta pro­ ducts. Children received wrapped tubes of . candy provided by children of Central ■ .Church. •• v Ruth Shanks and Kay Barcroft are chair­ women of this project for Lakewood Com­ munity Services Some of their funding came from lhe spring CROP Walk. Twenty-five : percent of each walk is returned to the com­ ' munity for local hunger needs The Santa parade on Friday night was short, sweet and snowy. The fast falling snowflakes put a beautiful touch io the parade, which had a float, a walking bear, fire trucks and other vehicles and the gentleman in red. The •Chamber of Commerce was the sponsor of the •evening, with several from Union Bank proj vidmg man (woman) poner. Hot cocoa and Winners in the Hastings Area Chamber ot Commerce Christmas Joy Poster contest were announced al the Hastings Ubrary Dec. 2. The winners are, from left, first piece Cori Robinson from Central Elementary, second place Daniel Koutz from Northeast Elementary, third place Kathlyn Rounds from Southeast Elementary, and fourth place was tied between Ben Wright from Northeast Elementary and Amanda Sekredd from Southeast Elementary. Third graders from area schools oarticioated in the contest. • 'I 101 .«? •• q lt*W <• b ! 'i •cookies were *<erved in the park pavilion • afterwards • Mrs. Waher (Helen) Reed returned home •Sunday after surgery at Pennock. She has • served hundreds of hours at the hospital in her "role as a Pink Lady. The parking tot at Lakewood High School was busy with traffic Sativday as busses from 17 schools brought students for wrestling meets. The program ran from nine until late afternoon. * Shari Peacock Noyce was an accompanying flutist with the chancel choir at Central Church on Sunday. On Sunday evening. Dec. 24. Pint Con gregational Church invites everyone to attend the Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 7 ' p.m. The Rev. Paul Mergener of Eaton Rapids will lead the service. ’: A few yean ago Dick and Joyce Hawkins of 100th Street. Eva Engle of Caledonia, Rena Broe. Theron and Roberta King of Lake "Odessa spent some time near Manila in the Philippines on a work minion al the new toca- lion of Harris Memorial College. Their chief . contact there was missionary Doris Garrett, whose father was a United Methodist pastor in West Michigan Conference. The Hawkinses ‘received word last weekend of the death of friend Doris from cancer. She had made many ''visits to churches in this area, including Hastings. Middleville and Lake Odessa She and the president of the college had been weekend guests of Mrs Broe on a later visit to Michigan. Memorial services will be held at the Eaton Rapids United Methodist Church oo '/Dec. 21 m2 p.m On Tuesday. Willard and Margaret .. Bradbeck were hosts to the swimmers of the loma High School pool at their home on M-b6 after the noon swim time. The two night performances of the program , at Lakewood United Methodist Church had a / full house each night. The costumes were . spectacular and the drama with music and puppetry was outstanding. < ■ The high rctool bend concert Sunday after­ noon was cancelled because of the bitter cold weather Likewise, the VFW breakfast on Sunday morning was cancelled The Alcthian daaa of Central Church had planned to eat dinner al Comer Lending and then attend a musk program M LaValley. The dinner was I called off, again because of the intense cold and poor visibility on roads. However, the ! restaurant had plenty of customers. Congratulations go to the city of Hastings for its move up the list of being one of the best ■ 100 cities in lhe nation. Sympathy goes to the Jacobs family and Olliers near lo the late Melvin Jacobs, a kindly gentleman and benefactor. I e \ Honorable mentions in the poster contest were, from left. Betsy Acker, Jordan Kimble, Logan Gonzalez and Ben Steinke from Central Elementary, and Rebecca Sandus from Southeast Elementary. Not pictured is David Smith from Northeast Elementarv FIND OUT WHY MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE CHOOSING PENNOCK HOSPITAL Over 400 people per month, who have never before used the services of Pennock Hospital, have now chosen Pennock Hospital as their healthcare provider. Experience the difference your­ self, know the confidence our patients share in the competence of our staff, and see the new Pennock Hospital. -© PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W. Green St. • Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 14, 1995 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen High school coaches deserve some respect Travel lo any high school io any town and you will find Individuals spending lheir time, efforts and education with young aspiring athletes. Of course I am speaking about coaches who devote their time for lhe betterment and entertainment of others. As 1 have teamed, many ot these coaches are paid minimal, if any. for coaching, hut soil they spend many hours a week al practices, on long bus rides and in strange cities — sometimes even during the weekends. No. coaching is not glamorous, but It Is an important part of every community. And there have been some great coaches in the Barry County area. •Bill Karpinski who coached lhe Hastings varsity football team for many years, including back-to-back teams in 1990-91 that went to the slate playoffs. The Saxons were 9-1 in 1990 and 7-3 in 1991. •Delton-Kellogg gridiron coach Rob Hcethuis who not only has woo his share of football games, but is also very popular with players, fans and lhe media The Panthers' program always includes quality athletes such as Rollle Ferris or Scott Haas •Middleville's Larry Seger wbo has racked up over 500 career wins as a high school tennis coach is another tine leader. Former Trojan football coach Bob White is yet soother legend who had many floc canpaigns during the 1960's and 1970's. •John Soderman deserves legend status for the job he's dooc with the Caledonia cross country team. And now Dave Hodgkinson is continuing that tradition with a girls' program which has woo three consecutive Class B state championships. The Scots cross country program will be honored tonight for lheir many achievements and I car.'i wait lo pay my own tributes. •The basketball program at Lakewood achieved and succeeded under Roily Krauss. Probably the biggest accomplishment was a boys stale title in 1975 with Mike O'Mara anchoring the Vikings eagers at center. •At Maple Valley. Jerry Reese has coached for 2g yean, 26 ot those al the vanity level Most of his duties have been in girls rod boys basket halt but he has also served a few stints as a golf coach or a cross country coach. For Reese, lhe enjoyment comes ITOm the challenges 1 like the challenge of trying to teach and being around the young people." Reese said. "I've had a love affair with coaching ever since I was a little tyke." Reese mentioned a few names of coaches he has admired: Wooden. Iba. Knight. There were a few coaches who inspired me as well. •Jer.y Garvin, a former junior varsity food-all coach at Garden Cuy. wbo allowed me to score my first and only touchdown of my high school career. This is something my family doesn't even know about, so 1 guess you could say that lhe Cougar is finally out of lhe bag •There was also Dean Shipman. a current administrator in Garden City. Shipman, a varsity football coach at lhe time, inspired the coaching staff and the players to chip in and buy me a new 10-speed bike after my first bike was stolen after practice one day. it turned out to be a pretty good trade off and an even better memory. •Then there's dad. who coached for many years m Battle Creek lakeview. He even was nominated for a national coach of lhe year award after one of many successful seasons his Spartan teams had on lhe links. Dad originally was a coach in Hastings, but lhe superintendent told him that he wanted his chemistry teachers to teach chemistry and not coach. Well, at least it was during the lime of the big space craze so I guess there is a small excuse. You see, coaches often do a lot more than just call plays or decide which athletes to play. Coaches provide stability, education, guidance and ■ friendly smile. And. shamefully, that goes unnoticed much of lime. •Robert Wager, of Hastings, has been selected as Hope College's Most Valuable Player. Wager accomplished the feat as a freshman swinger for lhe Flying Dutchmen this past fall. •Caledonia's own Emily Ashbaugh is averaging 15 points in 12 games for the Cornerstone College basketball team. Cornerstone leads lhe Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference with a 9-3 record going into Saturday's road game with Trinity Christian (Ill.). •Heather Mitchell was a freshman redshirt this season oo Michigan State University's Final Four volleyball team. Michigan State (34-2) will face Nebraska (30-1) In semifinal action tonight, while Texas (27-6) will battle Stanford (29-2) In the other semifinal. The championship match will be played on Saturday. Texas is coached by Mick Haley, wbo coached the Kellogg Community College volleyball program to six national junior college championships during lhe 1970’s Mitchell, a Lakewood graduate, suffered an ACL tear during the off-season but has now been cleared to play for the Spartans. •Hats off to the Western Michigan University hockey squad. The Broncos (11-3 in lhe CCHA and 14-4 overall) beat the University of Michigan 5-0 oo Saturday lo tie Michigan Stale for first place league honors. There have been many talented hockey players who have come to WMU. including my former suiiemate Keith Jones who now plays forward for me Washington Capitals (He scored a goal and two assists oo Monday). Just had to get a plug in for lhe Brantford. Ont. native and lhe rest of BUI Wilkinson's program. Well keep warm and well talk to you soon. Panther eagers grab first victory DELTON — The Delton-Kellogg vanity basketball team has a team motto: Work bard and be positive. In Tuesday's contest with Kalamazoo Vallgy Athletic Association member Galesburg-Augusta. Coach Jim Hogoboom’s team certainly did that and plenty more with a convincing 58-46 victory. The Panthers (1-2 overall) began the game with a 22-II firs: quarter surge and continued that push all lhe way through the waning minutes of the fourth quarter. “I'm nor sure if we can plan any better than we did in the first quarter." Hogoboom said of his squad's early push. “We played with great heart and great enthusiasm" Karl Norton scored eight points lo lead Delton-Kellogg in that first quarter. The Rams gave lhe host Panthers many open shots during the opening eight minutes and lhe Panthers responded by draining the 22 points. Delton-Kellogg canned 23-oF38 field goal opportunities, a major improvement from its shooting In the first two games. A James Liang three-pointer cut DeltonKellogg's lead to four points (24-20) with four minutes to play tn the first half. The Panthers roared back, however, to outscore lhe Rana 9-4 in those final four minutes and held a 33-24 halflime advantage. Delton-Kellogg really took charge in the third quarter. A Jesae Young basket put lhe Panthers up by 11 points (35-24) early In the stanza and a Scott Haas drive and bucket made it 39-27 midway through the period. The Panthers were in tram 46-29 entering the final eight minutes Hogoboom's squad also showed its dominance on the boards Delton-Kellogg grabbed 28 rebounds, while GalesburgAugusta managed 24 caroms. “We rebounded well. In the first two games we were outrebounded badly." Hogoboom said. Norton. Jesse Young and Troy McCarty all contributed to Delton-Kellogg's work inside. Norton led the team with 18 points and seven rebounds. Young scored 12 points and grabbed five rebounds and McCarty tallied six points and five rebounds "Jesse has some nil good legs." Hogoboom said. “He was oo both sides of Door and finishing off our break." And Young? "You would never pick him out as a great basketball player, but he is." Hogoboom said. Haas played a key role In DeltonKellogg's offense again. The junior point guard helped lhe Panthers keep the game's Delton-Kellogg's Karl Notion (50) puts an inside move on Galesburg-Augusta's Brian Dolph (22) in Tuesday's varsity basketball game. pace right where they wanted it and dished out seven assists in the process. "For seven-eighth's of the game, our guards played with great enthusiasm." Hogoboom said. “We dictated lhe tempo both offensively and defensively. Haas really ignited us." Ben Annen added seven points and Ryan Vliek scored six. also for the Panthers. Liang and Brian Dolph both tallied 10 points for the Rams. The Panther's defense on Tuesday was c-nainly the name of the game. “We played great defense and kept them off the foul line." Hogoboom said. Delton-Kellogg lost to Mattawan 77-64 Varsity Saxon eagers fall to Rangers, 65-51 For starters, the Saxons' varsity basketball team is not finding things very positive. Hastings fell to Forest Hills Central 65-51 at home oo Tuesday night In its O-K White Conference opener. Coach Don Schils' team is now 0-3 to start the young season after stiffening losses Ian week to Ionia aid Lakewood. Kyle Fobja led the Saxons with 14 points versus Forest Hills Central. Pohja also grabbed five rebounds and dished out four assists to help the team's cause Kyle Zlmpleman topped Forest Hills Central with 18 marten. The game started out competitive with Forest Hills Central leading 13-11 after the first eight minutes. In the second quarter, the Rangers outscored the Saxons 15-10 and led 28-21 at the half. The game remained competitive in the third stanza with the visitors in front 45-37 entering the fourth quarter. Hastings lost to Lakewood 77-50 last Friday al Lakewood Ryan Gillons led the Saxons with 13 points, while Fred Jiles tallied nine points. Man Goodemoot lopped the Vikings in that game with 24 markers. Hastings will face Hudsonville oo the road this Friday. around athlete. "He is a natural athlete." Mepham saxl "This year particularly he showed a lot of leadership. He leads with a quiet demeanor" In Hastings' season-ending loss to Caledonia at districts. Jiles displayed some of that leadership by encouraging some of his teammates to stand up and clap for the ■WO For Hastings Coach Dave Furrow, Saturday's opening to the vanity wrestling season was so super that il was hard to find a place to sun. :• The Saxons took first-place honors at the' seven-team Ionia Invitational with 179' points. Hastings' total was 21 more points than second place Clinton's 158. "1 was very pleased with the performance ’ lo open the season." Furrow said. "We' wrestled aggressively an day; of our 25 wins' 22 of them were by pin." Three Saxon wrestlers woo their respective weight classes: Craig Bowen. Matt, MacKcrizie and Tim Eascy. Bowen, a senior, wrestled at 135 pounds'.' and went 3-0 on the afternoon. MacKenzie. also a senior, woo the IbCF. pound weight class with an identical 3-0 .' . The Hastings' junior varsity wrestling team competed in last Saturday's Lakewood Junior Varsity Invitational. Seventeen schools participated in the tournament. ., No team trophies were banded out. but medals were given to the lop three places. The Saxons had one first place, two second places, four third places and two fourth, Caledonia team after the game. "He thinks beyond winning or losing." places. Mike Lipstraw iron al 130 pounds. ■ scoring three victories and no defeats on Osaday. *5 Mike Nyslrom and Chris Stafford both recorded second places. Nyslrom. who was 2­ 1. wrestled at 125 pounds and Stafford, who", had a 3-1 record, competed at 140 pounds J1 Fred Jiles Panther gridders awarded this past season Hastings’ varsity; grapplers win Ionia Invite JV Saxons J wrestle at Lakewood tournament Saxon sports. Jiles. a midfielder chosen to lhe Class B third team, scored nine goals along with 18 assists for the Saxons this past fall. Hastings Coach Doug Mepham desenbed Jiles as a natural soccer player and an all- The awards just keep coming for the Delton-Kellogg football team. Junior Scott Haas was named All-State in Class B as a safety. Haas, who was also the team's quarterback, had four interceptions, three sacks and 128 tackles for the Panthers a league game oo Friday. Furrow said. years on varsity and was on the school's district winning team as a freshman. squad. And it .3 certainly a worthy honor for an athlete wbo devotes much of his time to Mepham said. The senior, wbo earned first-team O.K. White honors, was also named as Hastings' Most Valuable Player. Jiles played four four minutes left in the game Hogoboom said that Mattawan wore his' team down rebounding, but the missed shots: hurt even more titan the lost boards. Delton-' Kellogg was just 21-of-68 from the field. .' "We must knock them down." Hogoboom said. Delton-Kellogg will travel to Pennficld for' mark. ..; Easey, a sophomore, also went 3-0 io wiq lhe 215-pound weight class. Easey pinned allthny (V hit opponentLuke Notebooro (103k Tom Moore (140), Chris Allen (145) and Jamie James (189) all took home second place finishes. Noteboom recorded the team's fastest pin of the day in 13 seconds. Furrow is hoping that lhe best Is yet to come for bls team of wrestlers. "We have a long season ahead of us and there Is lots of room for improvement."1 Hastings’ Jiles earns spot on All-State soccer team Hastings soccer player Fred Jiles has been selected to the Class B All-Stale soccer last Friday. Vliek and Tyler Jansen each: scored 12 points for the Panthers. The Panthers trailed 46-26 at one time, but were able to close the gap to 62-56 with Senior Dan Smith has also been honored, being named to the Academic All-State team. Smith, who played offensive tackle and linebacker, has a 4.024 grade point average and is currently No. 1 in DeltonKellogg's senior class. Only 22 players state* ide arc awarded on Academic All-Slate. Hastings' Ryan Gillons (32) drives by Lakewood's John Daniels (54) and Mark Cusack (32) as fellow Saxon Jay Bolthouse (30) looks on in Friday's varsity basketball contest. Hastings played its first home game on Tuesday night with Forest Hills Central. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Earning third places were Scott Halrf. Nathan McCullogh. Bill Blair and Ed Youngs. Haire went 3-1 al 103 pounds^) McCullogh 4-1 at 152 pounds. Blair 3-1 <_•' 152 pounds and Youngs 5-1 at 215 pounds. Blair and Youngs each led the team wish., three pins oo the day. FT ■ .1 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 14, 1995 — Page 13 BOWLINC SCORES Senior Ckixens Kuempel 34-22; Colvin 33-23; Otu 32to-23to; Nash 32-24; Woodmansee 31to-24to; Jexick 31-23; Brodock 30to-25to; Snyder 29-26; Moucoulis 28 to-27 to; Beckwith 27-29; Brewer 27-29; Friend 26-30; p. Hall 23-31; Dowding 23-31; Schlachter JO-36; Richardson 19-37. : High Games and Series Ladies - C. Sabesucn 198-559; G. Porter 153-442; B Estep 156-402; G. Otis 173-472; C. Trumbull 156; B Miner 167-438; K. Colvin 172; Y. Markley 182; N. Moucoulis 133; M. Beckwith 144-403; I. Seeber 140; E Mesecar 192- 525; M. Blair 147; L. Johnson 145. 1 High Games and Series Men - D Bednte 192-478; B. Terry 242-653; C. Allman 149; J. Kasky 179-516; P Terpemng 162-434; G. Forbey 166-467; R. Nash 189-464; P. Olis 186-476; D Mason 137-442; D. Nison 135; F. Colvin 151-413; T. Spoelstra 136-447; G. Young 149; R Schlachtcr 188-513; B. Myers 149. Wednesday P.M. ■ F.H Parties 37-19; Varney s 34to-2lto; Bye and Em Spec. 31-23; Misfits 30-26: Nashville Chiropractic 27-29; Hair Cate Center 27-29; Mace's Ph 26to-29to; HAS Machine 23to-32to; Valley Realty 23-33; Lifestyles 20to-35to. High Gaines and Series - K Becker 193- 529; L. Potter 212-519; T. Christophe.194-511; K Sutfin 197-510; E. Mesecar 193-471; G. Ous !78-464; B. High 156-455; E. Ulrich 162-446; B. Johnson 153-431: J. Gardner 146-135; C. SheUenberger 131-359; C. Watson 162-415; A. Rose 163-433; D. lUller 162-410; L. Yoder 177; F Snyder |55; B. Noiris 164; S. VanCampen 158; M. Snow 167; M Snyder 192; L Johnson ISO; t Elliston 516; F. Schneider 459; M. Dull 394; M. Haywood 230 (50 average) Thursday A.M. Hummers 36 to-19 to; Question Marks 36- 20; Lucky Shots 30-26; Varneys 30-26; Hastings Bowl 29to-26to; LeHarves 28-28; Bosleys 27to-28to; Leftovers 26to-29to: Valley Realty 25-31. Good Games and Series — F. Ruthruff 224-560; S. Sebastian 203-496; B. Norris 166-441; I. Ruthruff 148-437; D. Olmsted 150-414; N. Totten 185-412; S. Lambert 157-410; D. Collier 153-394; S. Salazar 153-392; B. Sexton 155-374; B. Bodo 125-368; K Kesler 134-320; K Thomason 181; C. Clouse 179; O. Gillons 177; M Dull 159; C. Stuart 157; S. Mogg 155; T. Joppie 153: J Piper 135; A. Boniface 131 Friday Nile Moose Mixed Get Lucky's 40to-l4to: 9 and a Wiggle 38-18; Middle Lakers 32to-23to; Three Prunes 30to-25to; Working On II 31-25; Big O's 30to-25to; Heads Out 30-26; Sears Ser­ vice 30-26; Kegka 28*28; Four Stars 22.20. riillons 26-30; IHkyfour 26-26: Rusty Four 43-33; Late Comers 22to-33to; Ten Pins 21-35; Odd Balls 21-35; Gutter Dusters 21-35; Four Rs 20-32. High Games and Series Men - B Keeler 228-622; J. Barnum 216-598; R. Robbins 1W-57I; M. Kasmsky 205-563; H. Service 209-532; B. Madden 204-561; E. Keeler 220; D. Sean 202; A. Taylor 205; G. Service 199; J. Service 180; T. Lewis 181; R Hildenbrand 188. High Games and Series Women — S. Maker 203-585; S. Vandenburg 194-53; S. Sanborn 211-550; M. Snyder 215-551; B. Hughes 195-538; S. Keeler 184-517:1. Lydy 190490. D. Service 174; O. Gillons 183; V. Green 179; A. Ketlor 145. Recreation Bowling League 83 Barry Automotive 35; Harder-Warner 30.5: Carton Center Excavating 30. Fair­ childs and Woodland Boys 28; Cross' Coun­ try Homes 27 and Freeport Elevator 26. Good Games and Series — S. Events 245; B. Barkhuff 201-203-583: T. Westbrook 235-564; D. Malyneik 518; R. Nichols 220-220-576; K. Greenleaf 518; D. Lambert 205 560; J Buehler 555; E. Olson 205-224-588 Sunday Night Mixed B.S.ers 38to-l3to; Really Rottens 38-18; Alley Cats 36-20; Thunder Alley 33-23; Dtehards 33-23; Holey Rollers 33-19; Misfits 30to-25to; Rebels 30-26; Short N Sweet 29-27. Rednecks 27-29; Fearsome 4 25-31. Beginners 22to-33to; Load Hogs 22-34; Freemans 22-30; Get Along Gang 22-30; Tasmaniacs 21to-34to; Friends 19-37; Dynamtart 17-39. Women's High Games A Series: K Sutfin 188-511; L. Falconer 178-504; N Lambert 175486; D. Seeber 185465; V. Miller 153444; S. Snider 148437; D. Vickers 155431; P. Miller 157429; D. Smith 142415; J. Highsrorth 134-317; D. Kelley 199; D Snyder 183; C. Wilcox 181; D. KraUman 168; T. Huey 157; W. Purchis 152; L. Beyer 148; B. James 129; L. Corns 129. Men's High Games A Series: I. Barnum 215-606; E. Kelley 200-571; G Snyder 231-559; J Delaat 192-545; D. Vickers 208-532: K. Beyer 195496; S. Krallman 189488; G. Smith 177456; D. Seeber 173456; M. Cross 158468; B Falconer 202447; C. VanHouten 214; S. Sanborn 212; K. Busbee 206; K. Hammontree 200; D. Barnes 194; A. Taylor 191; R. Swift 190: R. Snyder 189; B Miller 181; B. Hubbell 179; C. Armstrong 169. Thursday Angels Onboard inn 37-19: Nashville Chiro 37- 19; Styles R Us 35-21; NAPA Girls 33-23: Melaleuca Inc. 32-24; Edward D. Jones 32-24: Hastings Bowl 27to-28to; Stefano s 23-33; Mrtcher-T 22to-33to; Mor row Roofing 21-35; Riverside 19-36; Bob's Grill 17-39. Good Games and Series — T Soya 147402; L. Watson 163; L. Landes 145407; D Bartunus 182; P. Dozema 183; P. Wright 187499; D Sums 187498; N. Taylor 164440; K. Allen 162427; D Feldlump 155435; C Gates 139; K. McMillon 171; D Snider 168; L Perry 158: K Winick 158; L Miller 128; D. Greenfield 151; C. Hurless 150; K Farr 182; C. Warner 179; J. Lewis 187; S Dunn 177; T Darnels 202-558; L Tilley 209; L. Hewitt 169447; B. Weiler 83; B Faul 192; S Varney 168 Basketball Middle school wrestlers start off season hot SCORES Monday Mixers Girrbachs 37-19; Hartzler Tours 33-23; South Shore Salone 32-24; Babes and Bats 31to-24to; Hastings Bowl 31-25: Three Ponies 29-27; Mr. Bruce s 28-28; Kelley's Keglers 27-29; T.M. Lassies 26to-29to; Michelob 24-32; Rowdy Girls 20-36; Dewey's Auto 17-39. High Games — P. Bowerman 209; D. Hughes 198; D. VanCampen 188; S. Nash 183; V. Carr 181 K. Keeler 181; D Bums 178; M. Matson 175; M. Dunnigan 164; S. Vandenberg 157. High Serin - D. VanCampen 531; M Snyder 511: J. Mercer 511; H. Hewitt 478. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 44-16; Pin Seekers 41-19; Advanced Commercial Printing 37-23; Hastings Bowlers 35-25; Lockshop 30-30; Viking 30-30. Lammo's Clowns 27-33; Neigh­ bors 24-36; Black Sheep 21-39; Bye 1149. Mens High Games A Series S Hyde 177491; G. Hause 212; K. Keller 182490; H. Bowman 234-561; D. Blakely 227-603; L. Burch 198-528; D. Malyneik 172. Womens High Games A Series L. Miller 138; V. Blakely 159; F. Ruthruff 213-S68; S. Bowman 179; E. Johnson 181; C. Keller 141-374; G. Buchanan 188. B-K Pool League YMCA-Youth Basketball Council’s Mens C League W-L Union Bank......................................................... 2-0 JD1....................................................................... i-0 Riverbend.............................................................1-1 Carpenter Plumbing......................................... 0-1 Ag Boys............................................................... 0-2 B Minor Motor Honey...................................................... 2-0 Hastings Drill Team.......................................... 1-0 Richies Coffee Shop.......................................... 1-1 Grandmas Green Tree.....................................0-1 Bliss...................................................................... 0-2 YMCA Women’s VoHeyball League YMCA Hastings Youth Council s Fall Women’s Volleyball league Standings A League: Bob's Gun & Tackle...................................... 53-1 CJ Properties...................................................46-8 Leafwood Lumber........................................ 33-21 ICS Travel...................................................... 31-23 Ink Spots..........................................................18-36 Hastings Burial Vault.................................. 16-38 Snider Satellites............................................. 12-42 Hanover/Garrison......................................... 10-44 B League: Ranger Tool and Die..................................... 50-4 Flexfab.............................................................37-17 Goodenough Goodies.................................. 34-20 Ray James Electric.......................................34-20 Tide Office.....................................................25-29 Bliss................ „...............................................18-36 Backs Construction....................................... 17-37 Spencer Towing............................................... 1-53 Saxon hoop teams split with Vikings Hastings* junior varsity and freshmen teams battled Lakewood in hoop action on Dec. 8. The junior varsity squad lost to the Vikings 65-54. while the freshmen beat their Lakewood counterparts 66-57. Ed VanDerMolen and Mike Sulcer each tallied 15 points to lead the junior vanity team. Adam White scored 20 points for the freshmen. Jim Storms had 14 points and Steve Storrs 11 points, also fur the freshmen squad. The freshmen also beat Ionia 66-57. Storms led the team with 20 points. B Major Blair Landscaping.............................................2-0 Petersons............................................................. 2-0 Lakewood Merchants...................................... 2-0 Mainstreel Savings Bank................................. 1-1 Hastings Merchants.......................................... 1-1 Law and Disorder............................................ 0-2 Cappon Oil......................................................... 0-2 Masse/Bosley..................................................... 0-2 C League — Union Bank 44 vs. Carpenter Plumbing 35; Ag. Boys forfeited to Riverbend. B Minor — Grandmas Green Tree 70 vs. Motor Honey 92; Ritchies Coffee Shop 90 vs. Bliss 74. B Major — Peterson 64 vs. Cappon Oil 36; Mainstreel Savings Bank 51 vs. Hastings Merchants 54; Blairs Landscaping 62 vs. Bosleys/Masse 36; Law and Disorder 38 vs. Lakewood Merchants 58. Capital Area Youth Sports Association Jr. Pro Basketball League Girls Junior Varsity B Division Week 1 Hastings 19, East Grand Rapids 9. Hastings iy 1-0. Olivet Green 34. Hastings (Welton) 33. Hastings is now 0-1. Week 2 In Line Design 28. Hastings 26. OT (1-1) Maple Valley Pizza 44. Hastings (Williams) 28. (2-0) Hastings (Welton) (0-2) 47, Olivet White 35. * Banner 12-14 Capital Area Youth Sports Association Jr. Pro Basketball League Boys Trainer Division Week 2 -» , , zq •' ‘ Okemos Rebels 32. Hastings (0-2) 18. Warriors Orange (Nel) 33. Hastings 15. Boy s Junior Vanity Olivet I 50, Hastings Gray (1-1) 6. Hastings Teal (1-1) 23, Olivet 11 18. Soccer SCORES Team W-L-T Black..................................................................2-0-0 Blue.................................................................... 1-1-0 Green............................... 1-1-0 Grey........................................... 1-143 For YOU! Ccmnwrcmi Risk Office Manager Cozens: PENNY HOVANEC Personal Linn Risk Manager SAMOl FOX PerscmJ Rni Spetitftst ADAIR HAAS Personal Risk Specialist United Way Just Do It! Indiana Insurance Ready to Serve AD Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs Cager collision Hastings' Jim Robbe (50) and Teague O'Mara (52) battle for a loose ball with Lakewood's Justin Ainsworth in Friday's varsity basketball contest at Lakewood High School. The host Vikings beat the Saxons 77-50 to run their record to 2-0. The Saxons are now 03. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Horizon's Club ot Hastings City Bank would like to THANK of of the merchants in our local lending areas for their participation In our Horizons Merchant Discount Program. Ute encourage our Horizons Club members to shop and support the hometown merchants. Ute wish you Happy Hotdays and a Prosperous New Year. YMCA Youth Council's Adult Indoor Soccer Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies MONICA EBERTS Q H Airport Lanes Frttzie's Aik Veterinary Services Furniture Repair & Art Meade Auto Sales. Inc. Refrvro.-^ by Stuart Bartow Florist Geukes Market Beebe Shoe Repair Gimore Jewelers Belling Restaurant Hak We Are Bellevue Glass Service Harlequin Heir Fashions Bkx's Pet ft Garden Harrison's Marine and Storage Bob's Famiy Restaurant. Hastings Antique Mai. Inc. Lake Odessa Hastings Bowl Bob's GriU & Restaurant. Hastings Color Center Hastings Hastings Office Supplies Body Images by Choice Hastngs Rodo Stock and Boomtown. Hastings Computer Center Boomtown. Caledonia Hastings Sweeper Shop Bos Discount Auto Helmut's Kaffeehcus Brand's American Photo Home Style Buffet Adventures Hometown lumber Brian's Pre & Service Honeytree Farms Caledonia Auto Ports CS-Travei Caledonia Hardware J-Ad Graphics Cappon Quick Mart. Jackson Western Store Hastings and English Too Cappon Quick Mart. JH Photographic Studio Middlevto JP's Hair Gallery Cappon Quick Mart. King's Music Center Noshrile Wear View Replacement Cherished Memories. Bridal & Floral Wear Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Stop C J's Przzeno Clayton's Auto Sales Cone Zone Country Town Floral County Seat Lounge Croei's Automotive Cutlers Quick 04 ft Lube 0 J Bectric Service Day by Day. Inc Diana's Place Donald D Lapham Excavating Dorothy 's Hair Styling Dr Eldon Newmyer. DC Eaton Diner Electronic Services. Inc Finch's Auto Alignment Rd. • Delton • Cary Buckland, Safe second for lhe Blue team. Hastings Middle School beat Gull Lake 63-22 00 Nov. 30. Winning by pins for Hastings were Nathan Smilh. Mainstone. Chad Noteboom. Sam Stafford. Lee. Matt Beak. Eves. Jacobs, Campbell and Isaac Smilh. Winning by a decision was Isaac Solmes. Breit Allen, Andy Powell. Nathan Bies and Josh Angoli all won exhibition maim*. At the Gull Lake tournament on Dec. 2 Seeber. Lee. Jacobs. Gerrin Gonsalves and McCarty all won championships. Millison. Todd Smith, Mainstone, Ryan Argo. McKeough and Joe Becker all were runnerups. Results Swamp Fox 1........................................................ 66 Swamp Fox 11..................................... 64 Olde Towne Tavern 1....................... 62 Shamrock.............................................................. 56 Olde Towne Tavern IB..................................... 52 Olde Towne Tavern 11.......................................51 Blarney Stone...................................................... 50 Kow Patties.................................... 45 □ Hastings Middle School's wrestling learn took two teams to the Holt tournament Saturday and their Gold squad brought home first place. TiK Gold learn scored 375 points, 116 more points than second place Holl’s total Winning championships for lhe Gold learn were Greg Seeber. TJ. Millison. Nathan Smith, Sam Stafford, Robb Lee. Brian Eves. John Jacobs and Gabe McCarty. Jeremy Bishop. Robert Miarka. Nick Mainstone, Ptoil McKeough and Jay Campbell all earned second-place honors. The Hastings' Blue leant was fourth with 176 points. Nathan McKelvey. Jason Goggins and Mike Bassett all finished in Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 Pat Buckland, Safe Windows, inc Kow Pattie's Saloon Inc. Mace Pharmacy. Inc. Mapes Family Flonst Maple Valley Concrete Mor-joy Collectibles McDonalds. Wayland Mexican Connexion Restairant kkchigcn Entertainment Center Middle vaa Inn Miler s 66 Service Mier's Carpet & Furniture Mas Landing inc Mosteier Graphics inc Mulberry Fore Musser s Service Nashvite Famiy Chiropractic Center Net's Advanced Commerdd Printers Northland Optfcd Overholt ftAssoc-Art Pages Pharmacy Care - Postoors, Middevto Plezal Restaurant & Lounge Professional Pharmacy Rainbow's End Yam. Craft & Variety Razor 's Edge Renner Ford nc. Rrtsemo Traier Sdes ft Service Sexton. Bruce A. DOS Shear Pleasure Sherry's Hair Core Sister's Fabrics Snider Home Entertainment SOS Office Supply Sunny Jim's Pizza Styles-R-Us Sweet's Custom Furniture The Bushwacker Inc. lhe Hair Port The Movie Station Tbomapple lake Tradng Post Tbomapple Fiord Tires-R-Us Tom Otto Turkey Form Two J's Van's Auto Senrice Vaughn. DOS. Dr. Robin T. '/Hoge Fiord S Gifts vsage Portor Ice Cream Shoppe Waco Sdes. Inc Wayland Carpet ft Appiance Wayland Chevrolet Wayland Dty Cleaners Welton s Heating & Cooing Wheeler 's Marine Service White s Photography White. P John OO. Wider Auto Service Yankee Spmgs Gdf Course Zig Zag Upholstery/ Fixnrture Golery -Middevto �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 14. 1995 COURT NEWS: vice. Fisher wants him to spend those hours with either the Barry County Sheriffs Department or the Michigan Stale Police Fisher said if cither of the police departnxnls do not want to work with Sevigny. lhe community service cannot be done and he will not be eligible for early release from jail. Another condition of his sentence is be must make a presentation at a health educa­ tion class at his high school in Wayland, The 19-ycar-oW Wayland man. at whose house a party as held where two police offi­ cers were injured, was sentenced lo jail. Steven Sevigny was sentenced to six months in the Barry County Jail and 24 months of probation. He was found guilty last months of two charges of resisting and obstructing officers. A party at his house June 17 got out of hand and two Michigan Slate troopers were injured when they tried to break it up and were attacked by participants. Assistant pros­ ecutor Gordon Shane McNeil said lhe party had a "mob mentality." "Clearly bodily injury was suffered by both officers." said Circuit Court Judge James where he was the football team captain. • A 27-year-old Hickory Corners man pleaded guilty to two of several charges against him. Lonnie Lee Mann pleaded guilty to con­ spiracy lo forger a stale warrant, a seven-year felony, and conspiracy lo attempted uttering and publishing, a five-year felony. In exchange for lhe guilty pleas, prosecu­ Fisher. Sevigny was ordered to pay a fine of $250 for each charge, and as part of his sentence he must perform 200 hours of community ser­ When you need to say ‘‘WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS” to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I hip Wauled CHILDCARE PROVIDER IN OUR HOME, M-F, 7:30-5:00 pjxL One child. 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This is a sharp looking truck! $7,900 OBO. Call 792-6829 after 6pm I or Sale BEAUTIFUL WHITE DAYBED with trundle bed underneath. Includes mattress. Very jincy looking. 1 week old. Cost over $600 new! Sacrifice $225. 1-517-694-9184 BEAUTIFUL LOVESEAT, couch and chair. All matching. Will sell all three together or individually. 1 week old. Must seU! $275. 1-517-699-2251 BEDROOM OUTFIT includes dresser with mirror, chest of drawers, headboard and spine-opedic firm queen size mattress scL 1 month old. Cost $1,300, must sell! $300. 1-517-699-4148______________ FOR SALE: For lhe avid golfer, Callaway Big Bertha Driver. Left hand. 9 degrees loft, stiff flex shaft, used one season. $100. Call 891-0536. tors have agreed to drop charges of larceny over $100. second-degree home invasion, breaking and entering of a building with in­ tent to commit larceny, and receiving and concealing stolen property in excess of $100. He also will not be charged as a habitual of­ fender and charges will not be brought against him for violation of his probation from pre­ vious charges. Mann told the court he knew his wife. Barbara Mann, had forged lhe name of a stale paycheck, and cached it in order to support their drug habit last summer in Prairieville Township. He also said be was aware that his wife had forged lhe name and cashed a series of checks from someone else's account at a Hickory Comers grocery store in December 1994. "1 did not stop her," Mann said. Barbara Mann is being charged with similar offenses Sentencing for Lonnie Mann was scheduled for Dec. 14. Al that time be will also be sen­ tenced undated on arson charges. • A 22-year-old Grand Rapids man was sen­ tenced to jail for having a concealed weapon. Thomas Houston was sentenced to 90 day* in jail, which was suspended until the end of his one year probationary period. If be suc­ cessfully completes his probation, be will not have to serve the jail time. When Houston was caught in November 1994 with a gun and $600 in his car, it was thought he was a drug dealer. "I am a drug user, not a dealer." Houston said. Houston pleaded guilty to the charge Oct. 9. after a half day jury trial. • A Hastings man was sentenced to a year in jail for violating his probation. Timothy Reid. 30, was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 208 days already served for violating the terms of his proba­ tion. He was sentenced to three years of pro­ bation in November 1992 for forgery. Judge Fisher discharged Reid unsatisfacto­ rily from probation. "I have concluded I can't work with you any more," Fisher said. • An 18-year-old Midduville man pleaded guilty to charges against him. Bobby Dale Drake pleaded guilty at his pre­ trial to breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny. He faces a maxi­ mum 10 years in prison for the charge. A* part of the plea agreement with prosecu­ tors, Drake will testify truthfully against any others possibly involved in the crime. iTruthfitl testimony would mean he would not be charged With other pending offenses • Drake broke into the Village Grocery in Middleville Sept. 2. to take cigarettes and food, he said. '■ Sentencing has been set for Jan. 18, 1996. : • A 19-ycar-old Plainwell man was sen­ tenced to a month in jail for carrying a con­ cealed weapon. Aaron Mack was sentenced to 30 day* in jail and two years of probation. He will serve eight days in jail, and the remaining 22 days were suspended until the end of his probation­ ary sentence. If he completes the prcbz’ion, the remainder of lhe jail sentence will not have to be served. A guilty plea for a marijuana charge was taken under advisement by Judge Fisher for two yean, under the public health code. • A 20-year-old Woodland man was sen­ tenced to a week in jail for entering into a Woodland Township home withour permis­ sion. Donald Cox will serve seven days in jail and a two-year probationary sentence. He was also ordered to pay $197 in restitution and $500 in court costs. Cox told the court he broke into the home to steal music records. He pleaded guilty to entry without breaking Oct. 25. • A Plainwell man will have a trial next year on charges he had unwanted sexual con­ tact with a boy under the age of 13. Lawrence Greene will have a trial on lhe charge of criminal sexual conduct in the sec­ ond degree Jan. 8, 1996. A trial management conference has been scheduled for Jan. 4. Greene stood mute to the charges in November. Police Beat: Woman shot at by burglar A Prairieville Township woman was shot at in her home when she surprised a burglar Tuesday morning. Barry County Undershcriff Donald Ford said the woman was awakened about 5 aza. Dec. 12 by what she thought was a doorbell and then pounding oo her door. As she went down her stairs lo find the reason for the noise, an intruder walked past lhe base of lhe stairs. Ford said the mirduer saw the woman and fired a shoe al her as be turned lo flee. He was armed with a handgun. The shot missed the woman. The intruder ran out the door, which he had kicked open lo enter the home oo Southgale Drive. Sheriffs deputies investigating the incident found two sets of footprints in the snow and tire tracks leaving the scene. There are no suspects and no motive. Ford said. The intruder was described as a large man in a ski mask. The woman and her granddaughter, who was alseep in an upstairs room, were not injured. Woman killed in crash A 29-year-old Battle Creek woman died after her vehicle struck a tree Tuesday. Nellie Leone Hess lost control of her 1985 two-door Honda Prelude on Uldriks Road, north of Baseline Road, about 2:42 p.m. Dec. 12. Michigan Stale Police from lhe Hastings post said Hess' vehicle left the roadway and the passenger side of the vehicle struck a tree. She was flown to Borgcss Hospital in Kalamazoo by West Michigan Air Care. She was pronounced dead al the hospital at 9:10 p.m. Hess was not wearing seat belt Neither alcohol nor drugs are suspected in lhe accident. The accident is still under investigation by Michigan State Police. Fire totals garage, truck A fire that erupted in a garage Saturday night destroyed the structure and its contents. Hastings Fire Deartment responded to the fire at 427 E. Center Street in Hastings al about 7:20 p.m Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans said the cause of the fire is unknown, but it may have been electrical. Cans said tanks of oxygen and acetylene stored in lhe garage exploded in the fire, destroying the garage and any evidence of bow the fire started. In the garage was a 1988 Ford pickup truck and tools. They were lost in lhe fire. Damage was estimated al $16,000. including lhe truck and building. The garage was not snatched to the bouse. The owner of the house and garage. Chuck Tunessen. had rented it to Martin Breitner. Cans said. No one was injured in lhe fire. Contest-winning lights vandalized One of the two residential division winners of the Hastings holiday lighting contest bad his display vandalized last Thursday. Doug Gonsalves, wbo lives at 419 W. South Sl, said garland was ripped down from his display, lights were smashed and a decoration of Santa on a sled with two reindeer was broken. The damage was done before a Reminder photograph of Ins winning light display could be taken, be said. The damage was done between 8:30 and 9 o'clock p.m Dec. 7. Gonsalves said this is lhe second time his display has been vandalized. Two weeks before this incident. Gonsalves said he found his Santa and sled near lhe corner of Clinton and Park, three blocks away from his home. He had to replace about 200 feet of garland and 400 lights from the previous damage. • -»• •• ••---------He said police hive questioned a juvenile boy about the incident. "I’m really disappointed with these kid’s actions, and in parents who don’t know where and what their kids are doing." he said. "This is one less bouse they will get to see." Gonsalves said if time and weather permits, be hopes to put up another display. Man loses fingers in gun accident A 40-year-old Thornapple Township man lost two fingers when the gun be was cleaning accidentally fired last week. Cart Peck lost the index and middle fingers of his left hand at the first knuckle as be was cleaning a friend's muzzle loader Dec. 3. The gun had trouble firing, and Peck put bis hand over the barrel to sec if air was escaping when the gun fired, according to the Michigan Stale Police in Hastings. Peck was trea**d at Pennock Hospital for his injuries. EMS manager charged with embezzeknent The manager of Delton Emergency Services was arrested and charged in October with ernbezzeling from the ambulance service. According to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Brian TenHove embezzled from Delton EMS by charging personal items from Witmart to the EMS account. Information released from the Sheriffs IX partment Tuesday revealed some of the things be allegedly purchased included a child car seal, roll lop desk, caller ID phone, dock radio, garnet and diamond ring and earrings set and a diamond pendant. TenHove was arraigned in District Court Oct. 20 and released oo a $5,000 personal recognazancc bond. If convicted, be faces a maximum 10 years in prison and a possible $5,000 fine. Semi jack knives on road A semi truck jack knived oo M-37 Friday after truck's breaks locked up and skided on ice. Richard Ekkens. 27, of Grand Rapids was driving a 1991 Freightliner owned by Streak Enterprises in Fowlerville when he lost control of the truck. He told Barry County Sheriffs Deputies as he was beaded north in Bedford Road, a vehicle traveling south with its bright* on swerved across the center line. After the vehilce returned lo its lane, Ekkers said he saw some deer near the road. He hit his breaks, causing the breaks lo lock up. The semi truck, whose trailer was empty, jack knived to the east side of the road, temporarily blocking traffic. The driver was not injured. JUST IN! MORE SIZE 11 shoes at Used To Bee Yours. KING SIZE SEALY Posturpedic firm deluxe nuttress set with heavy duty frame. 3 weeks old. Cost over $1,200, will sacri­ fice for $300. 1-517-676-6414 NEW CORNER SHOWER 36" brass with glass tn box, cost $329, sell $160. 945-9283 QUEEN SIZE BRASS BED with deluxe Sealy Posturpcdic mattress act 2 months old. Cost $850 new. sacrifice for $200 1-517-699-2251 ______________ RASCAL ELECTRIC SCOO­ TER both 3 and 4 wheel. Paid $3,200 and sell for $1,400 with warranty. 721-8970__________ USED TO BEE YOURS. Lou of new ladies apparel at half the original price._______________ YOUNG GIRLS DEDROOM SET. Full h;adboard, triple dresser, dresser and desk with slacking bookshelf and night stand. Beautiful condition. Call 945-5586. Safe and Sober grant gets arresting results by Karen Mauck Staff Wrilrr Using funds from the state to combat drunken driving, area police agencies com­ bined their efforts to make a total of 27 ar­ rests in a two-week period. Under Campaign Safe and Sober, Barry County Police Departments used overtime hour* to target drunk driver*. The enhanced enforcement was a two-week period encom­ passing the Thanksgiving holiday, from Nov. 19 tlrough Dec. 1. Totals from the two-week period from all departments showed a total of 27 alcohol-re­ lated arrests. Of those, 11 were for operating under the influence of liquor. Thfe other 16 ar­ rests related to alcohol, such as open intoxi­ cants in the car and minor in possession. "With all the publicity, people were more aware that lhe police were out there." said Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Michael Leedy. "They were more conscious and 1 think that's good." Leedy said the number of drunk driving ar­ rests was down from normal because of the publicity. The goal of the grant was to have the po­ lice departments make an average of one drunk driving arrest for every eight hour* worked. For the number of hour* worked in Barry County, that would have been 50 ar­ rests. Leedy said the departments were 23 shy of that goal. "There were no serious alcohol-related crashes during the two-week period." be said. The program is funded through a stale gram targeting the lop 10 counties in lhe state with the highest rate of alcohol-related automobile accidents. Barry County was rated third. During the Safe and Sober program, drunk driver* were the primary targets of police. Speeding and seat belt enforcement were re­ garded as secondary. Altogether, the police departments made 780 traffic stops in lhe county during the Campaign Safe and Sober. Police issued 545 verbal warnings, 46 seat belt citations, 119 moving citations and 101 non-moving cita­ ALTERS HIVE NORTCACE SOLI T1OM8 1-800-544 2626 1 517 645 0094 I tions, such as license plate violations. Hastings City Police received a stale grant for the "Safe and Sober" campaign totaling $17,494. The funds then were divided between Hastings, Barry Township Police, Middleville Police and the Barry County Sheriffs Department for selective drunk driving en-: forcemeat. The Michigan State Police also participated in the enforcement, but using differtni stale funds. The grant provided for officers' overtime hour*, so the selective enforcement was extra patrol over what was already oo the road*. Those officers in Safe and Sober enforcement. were on traffic duty only. All other coir, plaints were handled by the regular shift offi- ■ cers. Officers involved in the campaign put in a combined 423 hour*. The second wave of the campaign will lake; place over the Independence Day bcliday in; 1996. : � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-12-21.pdf dbb81ca8c86bcc62bc75c3b4fb8c62e4 PDF Text Text IttSTIMS PWIC IIERARY 17! S CHI "CHS! H«S!iNf.S V il'.'x 1893 Middle school eyes new discipline Strand Theatre Christmas memories See Page 2 SeePage 9 c-3 — k _4 Wtf-lW’ ct St­ u'^»*** Hastings Holiday gifts from sports editor See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY, DEC. 21 1995 VOLUME 141. NO 44 PRICE 25’ Middleville manager may win Hastings job Middleville Village Manager Everil Manshum may be Hastings' first clcrk-lreasurer and financial director. Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod said be will recommend Manshum's ap­ pointment to the position at the City Council meeting Tuesday. Dec. 26. The salary will be between 516.000 and $43,000 a year. Penrod said that council must confirm the appointment before Manshum can accept the Job. Both the Middleville Village Council and the Hastings Qty Council have been noti­ fied of the possibility of Manshum's hiring. Manshum said that if the Hastings council approves his appointment, he will try to get on board here by Jan. 15 at the latest. "But I would try to wort with the village to see they're not left without support." he said. He said his post in Middleville has been "a pressure-packed job.' often requiring 80 horn a week to gel things done properly. The position is being created as a result of the new city charter mandating that the clerk and treasurer's posts be merged and ap­ pointed. rather than elected. Clerk Sharon Vldtery and Treasurer Jane Brfow. sstathad been elect 4 to their posts In the past, are re­ tiring at the end of the year. Manshum has been village manager al Middleville since October 1992. coming from Lakeview, where he held a similar po­ sition. He look over at Middleville from in­ terim Manager Ernie Ball, who was pressed into service because of the death of Kit Roon. Manshum’s wife. Dixie Stadel-Manshum, Is executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. He said that the couple will took for hous- t tng in Hastings and if he is appointed, they will sell their home in Middleville. He said they hope to be living in Hakings within six months. About the job in IlMtingx. lie said. "TVy've gold people (V’C i Barlow) working here, and I hope the irwaltion goes smoothly." One of the first things be would have to do is get a new accounting system up and ginning He noted that he has a strong background in finances, computers and record keeping. Before lie served two communities as a vil­ lage manager, he was owner-operator of two companies that had computer soft wear de­ signed and developed for private, non-profit corporations. He also was a financial consul­ tant. Sights of the season... The home of Tommy and Vanessa Easey, 744 East Brogan Road, is one of two co-winners of this year's Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce residential Christmas lighting contest. The other winning display, at the home of Doug Gonsalves, was vandalized before a photo could be taken. Both families received a framed certificate and free passes to the Cinema theaters. County budget for 1996 called ‘realistic’ by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Expenditures of S7.454.676 hive been approved In the 1996 Barry County general fund budget, a 6 percent increase over 1995. The County Board of Commissioners last week voted 6-1 to adopt the proposed county budget. Commissioner Tim Burd voted "no." Commissioner Robert Wenger was absent. Burd said be bad a lot at questions and didn't agree with 15 dif.-rent line ilems. so it would be "easier io vote no'." Anticipated revenues total $7,485,777 and include $4.2 million io property taxes for the general fund. County Board Chairman James Bailey noted the extensive amount of time that had been spent preparing the '96 budget and said be agreed with Commissioner Emmet Herrington that the budget is the board's guideline to follow next year "if we want to get where we want to be." Finance Committee Chairman Rod Goebel said it's "not my ideal budget. "It's basically the sums quo from previous years. I understand we don't have the flexibility this year to radically change our direction and priorities.* he said. However. Goebel said he is pleased that the budget is realistic and an "honest" budget. He said revenue projections are on the conservative side. "It's tight next year...but we really don't have much option." Bailey said. "What's going to be different in 1996 is we're going to have the ability to build on what we now have as a lean, strong county government," Goebel said. "We have excellent people here in the county. Some of them are recognized statewide, some nationwide; some aren't recognized but they're all doing their Job exceedingly well." Goebel said. They all sacrificed, they all worked hard this year to change the direction. Hopefully in '96 we can build with a vision and pursue even more efficiency and continue to deliver a quality product in Barry County." Lew Newman. County Board Vice Chairman, said he was comfortable with the proposed budget. He said Administrator Michael Brown bad worked "a lot of hours and nights' on the budget and that Bailey had worked with him. Herrington said he appreciated the work that went into preparing the budget Commissioner Sandy James commented that they could never put a budget together that everyone likes. Departmental expenditures have been held to a minimum in next year's budget and current staffing levels remain. County departments originally bad requested expenditures tooling $8.1 million In the proposed budget the appropriation tor capital improvements from the general fund is set at $79,900. "Of Ibis, only $5,000 is new capital requests for 1996; the remainder represents contractual purchases that were entered into in 1994 and in some instances will carry over into 1997." Brown has said. Capital expenses (equipment, cars, office furnishings, etc.) were the victim of the largest proposed budget culling maneuver. Original requests totaled $427,340. but were pared by $347,440. One of the biggest ilems left out of capital expenditures was a See BUDGET continued on page 2 / say Starr School Road, you say Star School Road MW Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 Potato, pathato. tomato, tomahto. A Star School Road by another name would still be a Starr School Road. The confusion about the name of the road that leads from State Street on one end to the intersecton of M-37 and M-79 on the other is easy to understand. At the intersection end. the road is spelled Star School, and at the other end. the sign reads Starr School. The Starr is wrong, and the county is going to replace the sign. Originally, the road was named Star because the Star School was located there. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 21, 1995 Middle school mulls new discipline ideas by Jean Gallup Staff Writer All behavior lakes place (or a reason, and all significant behavior is chosen. Using that philosophy, officials al Hastings Middle School are examining and changing the ideas behind the discipline of students at the "junior high" level. Principal Michael Spahr introduced Assistant Principal Jerry Mueller, who ex­ plained the situation to the Hastings Board of Education Monday Effective discipline can t be accomplished through fear, Mueller said, though that will work for a little while. News Briefs Family Ag Day set at Lakewood The 1996 Central Michigan Family Ag Dey will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 20, al Lakewood High School Registration will be at 9 a.m.. with breakfast available on a first-come, firstserved basis, beginning at 9:30. The Ag Day each year attracts bet­ ween 500 and 600 people, who enjoy a day that includes breakfast, educational programming, commercial exhibits, health screening and a keynote speaker. Author Chick Moorman, director of the Institute for Personal Power in Saginaw, will be the kejnoce speaker. His topic will be "Fann Family Spirit: A Celebration of Love. Strength and Solidarity.'* There also will be kids' classes and a variety of general and agriculture-related workshops for adults Die state's No­ Till Association also will meet, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Ag Day is sponsored by the Michigan Stale University Cooperative Extension Services in Barry. Ionia and F;<6on counties. It is open to anyone interested. For more information, call the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service at 948-4862. Historical Society celebration reset The Barry County Histoneal Society Will have its annual Christmas event at 7 p.m. tonight at Bob Casey's home at 2525 Campground Road. Hastings. Casey will be host for an oldfashioned country "In the Sprint of Christmas " program The celebration had to be called off last week because of the freezing rain. Because of the change in dates, the Holly Trolley won’t be available. Storyteller Jennifer Ivinskas will per­ form during the program, there will be caroling and there will be an exchange of White Elephant gifts. Showcase to have Christmas music An evening of Chnstmas music, featunng Annotating Oil. Hosea Hum­ phrey and Denny Myers, will be held at the Musicians Showcase at 6 p.m tonight at Arby's in Hastings. Annotating Oil. a female quartet from Charlotte, will present an original musical about Mary and Joseph and will sing some holiday favorites Humphrey, a singer/songwriter and radio host, will sing Christmas classics featured on his holiday album. Myers, a singer and local radio per­ sonality. will sing some of his favorite Christmas favorites. Searing at the Showcase is on firstcome. first-served basis. Leadership festival slated by Jaycees The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees will present "Leadership Festival ’96" on Saturday. Jan. 20. at Hastings High Schol The group is looking for businesses and individuals that would want to put up displays and booths during the event. The Jaycees expect a crowd of about 300 and say the event will be an ideal place to showcase a product or service. Limited space is available. More than 30 leadership classes have been scheduled Presenters will deal with topics such as personal growth, career concerns, stress management, dressing for success, public speaking and positive parenting Those who attend will be able to schedule three classes and lunch The keynote program will be presented by the Madhatters. a non­ profit professional group Registration is $20. $15 for a member of the Jaycees Those who register before Jan 10 will get a $5 discount To register or for more information. call 945-4010 or 945-3890 "You can t coerce a living being," be said. "All behavior is an attempt to satisfy a need." All behavior attempts to satisfy one of five basic needs — survival, love and belonging, power and recognition, freedom and fun. When students choose to satisfy a need in an inappropriate way. then teachers and staff will determine what need the students are try­ ing to satisfy and will offer a positive way for them to meet that need, Mueller said To begin, a management plan between the office and the teachers will let everyone know what process is to be used in the behavior management of the students. That allows the office to best support what is being done in Hoekstra rep. to be in Middleville A representative from Second District Congressman Peter Hoekstra's office will be al the Tbomapple Township Hall today (Thursday, Dec. 21) from noon to 2 p.m. The hall is located at 200 East Main St. in Middleville. The representative will be available to talk with constituents about issues and concerns. Public hearing set for Jan. 8 The Hastings City Council will have a public hearing al 7:30 p.m. Monday. Jan. 8. to hear objections to or comments on the vacation of a portion of Railroad Street. The city reserves an easement to con­ struction and maintains all utlitrcs. Written objections or comments may be filed with the city clerk prior to the meeting. TK School Board member resigns Tbomapple Kellogg School Board Member Richard Roth has resigned his seat because he is moving outside of the district's boundaries. Roth and his family are planning to move to Ada, so be can be doser to bis work, which is with Amway. His resignation was accepted by the Board of Education Dec. 11. The board has until 20 days beyond ficc, 17. or Jan. 5. to appoint a replacement, or the Kent Intermediate School District will appoint someone. Applications are due by 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27. The board’s Per­ sonnel Committee will meet that evening to pare down the list of candidates and at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28. there will be a special meeting to interview two or three finalists. There may be a second meeting on Jan. 4 before a final selection is made. The candidate selected will serve until the end of June and can run for the seat in the annual school election June 10. Annual Soil/Water meeting is Jan. 13 The annual meeting of the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. Jan. 13. at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The event usually is held in April, but because of fanners being busy with spr­ ing activities, it is being tried this year in the middle of winter. A 45-mmute session on fish, wildlife and farm ponds will start things, follow­ ed by a chili and sandwich lunch at 11: 30. Silent auction bidding closes at 12: 20 p.m. The business meeting and awards will take place at 12:30. Both the pond session and the meeting are open to the public. Participants will receives coupon worth $5 off the registration fee of a pond workshop scheduled for later this w inter Cost of the chili/sandwich lunch is $3 per person and each family attending is asked to bring a said or dessert to pass Table service will be provided Reservations are not necessary. For more information or to donate items to the silent auction, call the Soil and Water Conservation District office at 948-8056 Library will have book mark contest The Hastings Public Library will kick off its year-long centennial celebration (1896 to 1996) with a book mark design contest Hastings area school children arc in­ vited to share their ideas and win a prize. One winner and one runner-up will be chosen from each of four age categories: Kindergarten and first grades, second and third grades, fourth and fifth grades and grades six through eight The contest will last until Jan. 6 and winners will be notified by Jan. 13. The four age group w inner, each will receive five free movie rentals from Boomtown Sound and Video and 50 copies of their book mark. The four runners-up each will receive a S5 gift certificate from Pages Bookstore The winners' book marks will be printed professionally and given to library patrons throughout 1996 For more information about entering the contest, call the library at 945-1263 the classroom. Mueller said. In the plan, classroom expectations, de­ scribing the process used to establish expecta­ tions. is listed along with the process used to establish them. A description of the discipline process, including steps taken for progressive or repetitive problems, and a description of the consequences implemented for inappropri­ ate behavior will be in the management plan. In the classroom, teachers will develop a process involving the kids, to establish ex­ pectations and consequences, he said. Involving the students in as many areas as possible lets the student take ownership of their daily life, he explained. Develop expectations, not rules. “You try to meet expectations, rules were made to be broken." he noted. Hold students to 100 percent of the expec­ tations. and keep communication constant be­ tween teachers, students and parents, he added. Mueller gave five conditions for quality in working widi expectations for the students that will be used by teachers and staff at the middle school. 1. The learning environment must be warm and supportive. The students must trust the teachers 2. Since quality is always useful, student should only be asked to do useful work and should be encouraged to contribute to the use­ fulness of what is being done. 3. Students are asked to do the best they cando. 4. From the time students begin school, teachers will guide the process of helping them learn to continually evaluate their work. Then, based on this, ongoing self-evaluation, teachers will encourage students to improve the quality of work they do. While providing expectations for the stu­ dents. the teachers and staff. Mueller i so has his own goals. They are to be a student advo­ cate with consistent improvement of a student discipline policy that is not punitive, but quality. Jaycees contribute to downtown lights Suzanne Parker (left) of the Hastings Jaycees. presents Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dixie Sladel-Manshum with a check for $66.06 for the downtown Christmas lights. "A big thank you-is extended to the Jaycees.-'' Stadel-Manshum said. "Also thank you to an the churches, civic groups and ' people who participated in bringing about a successful weekend. A thank you also is extended from the chamber to the businesses and civic groups and individuals ■ for selling and buying ornaments to fund the downtown Christmas lights' More goals are to provide staff with fair, consistent backing when handling the disci­ pline of the students, and provide professional input and guidance in how to handle unique or creative situations. To make available current best knowledge that is proven to be effective with students and to accept input from parents, students and staff on how to improve the handbook, disci­ pline procedures, and student behavior are also goals. collaboration and cooperation between ate-; dents and staff members, constantly support­ ing each other, and each other's endeavors. “(We are) not looking for winners and looking together for answers. We need a diar; cipline system that supports these notions of family and community — we are about hel|>, and nurturing, " Spahr said. I Gunmen rob two homes by Karen Maack Staff Writer Two homes in Prairieville and Orangeville townships were broken into last week and robbed by men carrying guns. The homes, about 20 miles away from each other, were robbed Wednesday evening. Dec. 13. It is believed the robberies were done by the same sus&clK OH. Ken Daniel, of the Michigan State Daniel said. One of the guns was fired at the Wildwood address, but on one was injured, he su'd. Jewelry and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the homes. The suspects are described as white men in their mid- to late-20s. The first suspect is de­ scribed as between 5'10" and 6'. 180 pounds and wearing a grey zippered jacket. The sec­ ond suspect is 6*2 or taller, 175 pounds, wear­ Police poet io Wayland, said the first robbery occurred about 7:20 pjn. on Burchett Road in Prairieville Township. The home was occu­ pied by a single adult al the time of the rob­ bery. Daniel said. The second occurred at 8 pjn. on Wildwood Road io Orangeville Township. Three adults were in the home al the time. The men were armed with small handguns. ing a dark coat. The third suspect is between 5*8" and 5T0", 150 pounds with a light build. All three men wore ski masks. Daniel said the State Police are looking into the possibility that a similar incident that took place the day before may be related. On Tuesday, Dec. 12. a Prairieville Township woman was shot at in her honte when siic surprised a burglar. Barry County Undersheriff Donald Ford said the woman was awakened about 5 a.m. by noise downstairs. As she went down her stairs to find the reason for the noise, an intruder walked past the base of rhe stairs. Ford said the intrduer saw the woman and fired a shot at her as be turned to flee. He was armed with a handgun. The shot nusacdt^L woman. 'j**? The intruder, described as a large matfWp ski mask, ran out the door. Sheriffs deputies investigating the incident found two sets d( footprints in the snow and tire tracks leaving Daniel said the Stale Police is seeking in­ formation from the community to help with the incidents. < Hastings man killed in snowmobile crash by Karen Mauck Staff Writer A Hastings businessman and father of three died Tuesday after a snowmobile accident near Cadillac Saturday. Randy Alan Wilcox. 32. had been snowmobiling in the Lost Lake Lodge Area in Wexford County when he ran bead-on into a tree Dec. 16. Officials from the Wexford County Sheriff's Department said Wilcox's snowmobile had been traveling at a high speed when the accident occurred, at about 7 He died from his injuries Tuesday, Dec. 19, al 6:20 pjn. Wexford Sheriffs officials said Wilcox had been drinking, and that may have contributed io the accident. Wilcox was owner of Precision Auto Body Repair in Hastings, which has been in operation for over two years, said Dan Hubbell, who worked with Wilcox. Lee Bowman, who also works at Precision Auto Body, said Wilcox was like a teacher. "I went to school at Ferris. When I came here, be introduced me to the real world." be "He was a hell of a friend," Hubbell said. "He was a great guy, very generous. He'd do anything for you." Generous is a word used to describe Wilcox not only by his friends, but also his family. Cousin Kathy Rowley-Davis said be was generous, compassionate and family-oriented. He met his wife, Anne, in high school. Rowley-Davis said. Together they had three and on the go said. "He just bad one of personalities that when you met him. liked him." "Most definitely, we're going to keep (the business) going," said Hubbell, who has worked with Wilcox for seven years. "Well carry it out for him. He came this far." Visitation for Wilcox is 5 to 7 p.qft Thursday, Dec. 21 at Ginbach Funeral Hon*^ and funeral services will be at St. Roii Catholic Church 11 a_m. Friday. BUDGET, continued from page 1 SI20.000 index and imaging system to benefit a number of departments. Projected expenditures amount to 36 percent ($2,693 million) of the total budget for courts and public safety services, 11 percent ($835,253) for personnel (including clerk's office, custodial, commissioners, administration, elections, etc.) and 33 percent ($2,482 million) for the what the board calls Central Services: County Sheriff's Department, jail, marine patrol, road patrol, appropriation for county roads. Land Information Services (equalization, mapping and abstract). Drain Commission office. Cooperative Extension. County Surveyor, transit, animal shelter and register of deeds Ten percent ($767,677) of the proposed budget is delegated under a finance heading (treasurer's office, purchasing, building authority, insurance, contingency, etc ). 7 percent ($481,081) for human services. 2 percent ($115.140) for county development and 1 percent ($79,000) for facilities and property capital expenses. During the public hearing for the budget, only two people. Robert Dwyer and Kathy Wiggins, spoke Wiggins, president of the Barry County Humane Society, said she was concerned "that there seems to be quite an obvious trend to downsize the budget for the animal shelter. However. Bailey said operational funds for the shelter have not been reduced. "Between 1994 and '95, there aad been an 8.99 (percent) decrease and between '95 and proposed *96 there is a 4.95 (percent) decrease, which when you add those figures up. you basically have close to a 14 percent decrease." she said. "When you look at the general fund figures, you have for this year, for the '96 proposed budget, you have an increase of 6.41 (percent) and if you figure that with the year before even, you still have an increase of 3.03. "Knowing the condition of the animal shelter. I find it hard to understand why there has been a continuous decrease for that facility." Wiggins said. "I would also like to ask about the animal shelter donation fund, which shows a projected balance as of 1-1-96 of $23,284 and budgeted expenses of $20,000. I'm curious as to what those expenses are. if in fact this is for renovation work. 1 know this has been hashed out many times as far as renovation versus new facility, but... is this donation fund pure donation or is this new building fund monies and is this being projected to be used for renovation? "I understand at this moment that the only renovations that are going to take place are those mandated by the state, which 1 believe are new fencing and some renovation of the open trough system running between the kennels. That obviously wouldn't take up $20,000 so I question where that money is going be used." Wiggins asked. "I would also like to just point out that ! realize that all department: are having to make cuts, but obviously this county is growing and with that growth there obviously will be more animals. It seemi hard for me to accept that the animal shelter responsible for handling these animals is being asked to take substantial cuts once again." "This board supports the animal shelter...? Bailey said. He said the city had turned dowd the board's plans to build a new shell ova the existing shelter and remodel it in the inside. Because of that "there's not a lot we can do besides basic repair. We can't do anything as a County Board as long as the city doesn't allow us." "I'm not questioning that," Wiggins said." Bailey said the $20,000 expenditure was for the shell building project. That's why it was figured in there." he said. Pan of the decrease is caused from eliminating an animal shelter manager position and one employee. Burd ar J Bailey said. The county general fund budget does not decrease any operational funds for the shelter, Bailey said. He said the board will have to deal with what needs to be done at the shelter to be in compliance with the state �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 21,1995 — Page 3 Christmas decorations take over local woman’s house by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Tis the season io be jolly so a local woman thou^.'u t might brighten the holi­ days for herself, family and friends if she decorated her home from top to bottom Doris Tinkler didn't leave a bare table top in her living area, except the kitchen table which is only pmtially covered with a miniature tree. Animated figures and musical greetings dominate the household and Doris loves it. She wants to share the decorations with family, friends and acquaintances and hopes they'll call and want to stop by during the holidays. "I’ve enjoyed it and love it when people come and see it.” Doris said. A nativity scene nestled in bales of hay greets visitors to the Tinklers' Hastings A little drummer girl and Santa s marching band that strikes up 75 songs are featured on the dining room table. Doris Tinkler looks over the nativity scene that greets visitors as they arrive at her hotday decorated house. Animated dolls, a tiny village and a larger rustic cottage are featured in tne Mvmg room. home. Once inside the enclosed porch, a Santa Claus decoration senses your presence and says "Ha ho. bo. Merry Christmas" and proceeds to play a holiday song. "It let’s you know what your in store for." says grandson Billy. A Christmas tree, complete with boy and girl dolls on each side, can be enjoyed on the porch. Inside the bouse are about 600 Christmas lights. Little signs hang on a garland pro­ claiming "Jesus is the reason for the sea­ son." Eight dolls that have moveable pans are quite an attraction. Several wave candles and arms. One is dressed in red velvet and fur. while another is garbed in white satin and fur. one is dressed as an angel and another is dressed in a fancy black outfit trimmed with fur. There's even a Santa in bed that sounds as if be is breathing and snoring as his belly moves up and down Eight Christmas trees, mostly of the miniature variety, deck the house in various colors from gold to pink. On one side of the living room a tiny vil­ lage is set up. The wooden buildings with little lights were made by son-in-law Al Kennedy. A bound dog sits on the porch of a small bouse and there's a covered bridge, a school and more. Nearby, son Dick made a chalet-style cot­ tage that can be used as a night light and Doris put an old family picture inside of she and her husband and children. One shelf unit in the room is devoted to all the Christmas trinkets - musical glass water globes with little scenes. Santa stat­ ues. etc. - people have given to the Tinklers over the years. Santa's marching band has taken over part of the dining room. The five tiny figures swivel back and forth and bong bells that play 75 different holiday tunes. Over on the buffet with a Christmas tree and a variety of Santa figures, a carousal plays 35 different songs and lights flash on and off. The carousal stretches out like a train, featuring a lion. zebra, tiger and ele­ A zoo animal carousel plays 35 different songs and its lights flash on and off phant. The Christmas lights that encircle the liv­ ing room are musical and blink in time with It's almost a department store display atmosphere at the Tinkler home this Christmas. Hero. Doris relaxes by one of the decorative areas in the living room. Christmas songs. Even the wood furnace, currently not in use. has been devoted to Christmas decora­ tions: pigs wearing decorated Christmas hats flanking a Christmas card bolder. "I couldn’t leave it blank." Doris said. Football field repair could be expensive The Hastings students who attended the national FFA convention are (from left) Amanda Hawbaker. Chad Furrow, Eric Soya and Nicole Haskins. Hastings High FFA students attend national convention Chad Furrow. Nicole Haskins. Amanda Hawbaker. Kris Javor and Eric Soya recently represented the Hastings FFA Chapter at the 1995 National FFA Convention in Kansas Gty. Missouri The students had the opportunity to meet other FFA members in all fifty states, the District of Columbia. Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands Al the national FFA organization's convention, the students attended leadership and technical workshops. They also attended the National FFA Convention Career Show with representatives from industry, business, universities, technical schools, and the armed services, and listened to nationally known inspirational motivational and key business leader speakers. In Chicago, the students toured the Chicago board of Trade. Shedds Aquarium, and Sears Tower. In St. Louis. Missouri, they visited the Gateway Arch and Anheiser Busch Brewery, in Kansas City. Missouri, the American Royal Livestock Show and Rodeo, and at other stops, the Merremec Caverns . National Agriculture Hall of Fame, and Amana Colonies. Members traveled on charter buses with FFA members from Alma. Breckenridge. Chesaning. Chippcqa Hills. StandishSterling. St. Louis and Ithaca Michigan. THIS HOUDAY SEASON GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE SIGN A DONOR CARD TODAY. Please discuss your feelings about organ and tissue donation with your famiy. For more information and a free donor card, call: 1-800-482-1455 A Gift of Life Initiative of the NFNational Kklnay Found*tlon- by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Hastings Board of Education was put on notice Monday that they face a substantial financial expense in repairing the school's football field. Vice President Colin Chittenden, reporting as a member of the Property/Insurance Committee, said the condition of the football field at the high school is very poor, lacking sod and grass. He said the committee will gel more in­ formation. but the board should be prepared to spend anywhere from $30,000 to $40. 000 up to $120,000 to $150,000 in reconstruction and repair. Tun Johnston, athletic director, is working on the problem with the committee. "Tim is talking to professionals, both in­ side the school and out." Cruttenden said. "He has received one proposal, and will follow up, but you should know we are looking at a fairly major expenditure in the near future." be said. He said the school had maintained the field as best they could, but had neglected tackling the long-existing problem. "The use on that field is unbelievable." be said. He estimated that the field is taken up four and a half to five days a week with school and non-school use. Noting that the board would have several different options, he stressed that the job would have to be done right. Johnston will later give the board a lime line on the project, which might allow completion by the fall of 1996. In another school board matter Monday evening, an emotional plea from a mother for her daughter to be admitted to Hastings schools was denied unanimously. Teresa Flierman. who said she lives in an area that she was lold was in the Hastings school district, and her daughter, Randi Frisbie, both spoke to the board. Flierman said Randi's current school, Tbomapple Kellogg in Middleville, had agreed to the release to Hastings and said her student's state aid would follow her. Confusion about the timing of the filing of papers in the request and the reasons for re­ lease by Tbomapple Kellogg were discussed, but the board voied that the situation did not meet policy guidelines for a transfer In other business, the board: • Authorized Superintendent Carl Scboessel to sign tax collection agreements with the governmental units that collect winter taxes for the school. Summer taxes also were pre­ viously collected, but with Proposal A shift­ ing some taxes from property to sales, the cost of collecting the taxes outweighed the benefits. • Agreed to exchange 33 feel of schoolowned property on West Marshall Street for a like amount of property owned by Gerald Skedgeil. • Adopted a standard resolution to the Michigan Department of Treasury, verifying information on the school bonds approved for sale. • Accepted a gift of $1,000 from the Central Elementary Parent Teacher Organization. • Approved a request to admit a male stu­ dent to Hastings schools, with a tuition fee and without providing transportation, and agreed to the release of a female student to at­ tend classes at Delton Kellogg. T.O.W.E.D. Towing Operators Working to HmnUe Dni* Drilling • No Charge • No Questions • No Hassles (15 mile radius of Hastings) \Ab suggest you do not drink and drive but if you do - please call. SPENCERS TOWING AND RECOVERY 945-2909 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 21, 1995 Moose is a caring, contributing organization To the editor: There have been some negative feelings about the Hastings Moose Lodge revealed re­ cently. I would like to try to clear up some of them. The Moose is a civic-minded organization that has contributed a great amount to worthwhile projects. A few of the most recent examples are a donation of $300 to the Commission on Aging. $533.16 to the Child Abuse Council, and S 143.50 to Love Inc. The Moose also were hosts for Halloween and Christmas parties for all children, regardless of affiliations, for a benefit for Josh Duits. Bliss retirees monthly meetings and the Pennock Hospital Auxiliary. The Moose have donated clothing and Christmas trees to the needy, allow Boy Scouts io use the building once a week and takes part in the Adopt a Highway program on a stretch on North Broadway These are a few of our most recent civic affairs and charitable contributions This has been a pattern for the Moose for many years. We would like people to read the many letters of appreciation we have received from recipients of help or contributions We must ask the question, have any inci­ dents of Moose members leaving the lodge and causing accidents been recorded? A major source of our income is derived from food (fish fries, steak and shrimp din­ ners and weekly buffets). Some like a cock­ tail or a beer before c. after dinner, therefore it is important that we are permitted to ac­ commodate these members. We have 1,100 members, and the accom­ modate all. we need diversified activities and services for young and old. male and female. When we construct a facility, we can as­ sure all concerned that it will be a neat, at­ tractive building, beautifully landscaped, well manicured and well maintained. Our Army Nurse Corps story brings memories family center will be asset to any area and will enhance property values. This is our goal. For the well beinj of all. we implore you to accept our pledge. 1 have been a member for 15 years. 1 joined the lodge for family activities My wife and 1 do not drink, and there are many others who don't. 1 own nine acres 300 feet from the proposed Moose family center building site and I have no objections to it being built there. Having been involved with the Moose in the past and knowing how much they have helped Mooseheaven, the retirement village in Florida for senior citizens, and Moosebean, the child city for orphans and homeless children in Illinois. I will continue to give them my support Hoot Gibson. Past Governor. Hastings To the editor: I enjoyed Joyce F. Wcinbrecht's article on the Army Nurses Corps in World War I so much It brought back memories of my mother s stories about her duty during WWI in the Army Nurses Corps. My mother was from Leland. Mich., where she was related to most of the families, so to avoid marrying a cousin, she vowed to get out of Leland. She left for the big city of Chicago to enter nurses training After training, she went back home to Leland to be a home nurse for a local doctor, who of course delivered most babies right at home WWI broke out and she had three brothers who immediately signed up—two in the Army and one in the Navy. Not to be outdone, she wanted to join the Army Nurses Corps, but because she had a German name, they told her she would have to serve state side She was insulted and didn't join. Later when the restriction was lifted, she did join and was sent to an Army hospital on Long Island. White Plains. N.Y. One night, nurses, orderlies and ambulance drivers piled in the back of an ambulance to go to a dance My mother had brought her mouth organ, so someone urged. "Emma, play us a tune.** She played "Michigan. My Michigan" and a handsome ambulance drive* yelled from the other end of the ambulant "You’re from Michigan?" And so began the romance of my mother and my father, both from Michigan, who met in the back of an ambulance in New York. A My parents' stories of war have been wonderful source of history for me. Those stories have left me with an honest and Tint­ hand knowledge of the most dynamic times in world history. But more than all of that. I have always,^ been grateful for the Army bringing my1' parents together, and for them teaching me that freedom has a price. ->1 4 Joanne G. Emmooa State Senator/ 23rd District। Let’s quit bickering and work together To the editor: My family and I have lived in the Hastings area for 16 yean. It is lovely here. Try as I might. I cannot understand the "politics" of the area. There arc many welleducated people elected to represent us to the best of their abilities and yet there seems to be constant adversity or posturing for power. I have known Ann Endsley for years. She believes in her right to freedom of speech and her nght to be heard in local government. Ann has prevented herself at county meetings with genuine concern for the welfare of the animals at the shelter and the future growth of the shelter. She also has voiced concern over private donations earmarked for a new shelter and the use of these funds for other possible purposes. It is my feeling that her attempts to make some facts become well known arc trying to be silenced by a few who do not understand the desperate need at the shelter Perhaps some do not even understand the moral obligation to the new building dona­ tions. given in good faith. I have been to the animal shelter on several occasions. We adopted a puppy several years ago who was covered with it's own filth and that of its siblings, due to unsuitable ar­ rangements there. She has been the best fami­ ly dog we ever had. I have read the articles in the paper about the shelter problems There are a lot of things not dear. Hastings is growing al a more rapid pace than ever before Our children are settling here and others move here because it is a love­ ly area. This rapid growth leads to the absolute need for expansion of services: police, fire, water, sewer, garbage, medical, etc. The sewage facility is by the animal shelter and it needs expansion just to accommodate current plans for a new school, bousing complex and the KCC development. It has already seen an in­ crease from the hospital expansions, new shopping facilities, eateries, housing, and in­ dustrial incubator just to name a few. Common sense tells us that more room is needed The animal shelter needs many im­ provements. which should take into account the growth of the area, or wc will be throwing away money only to have to re-do in a few years. 1 do have some questions. How can Parvo and other sickness and disease be controlled on a porous surface such as dirt or gravel? Concrete and pavement can be sprayed with disinfectant. Can the diseases spread through the soil and eventually to the river beyond? If so. what are the repercussions 10-20 years down the road ’ How can new building funds build up if they are transferred to a general fund for whatever purpose? And whose decision is it? Is the possibility of moving the shelter real­ ty such a problem, or is it a power struggle? We are all supposed to be reasonable, adult human beings. So. why can't the Meas be pit together to come up with an acceptable solu­ tion? With a little give and take, a lot of com­ Hastings BANNER 4) passion. understanding, inlelligiencc and foresight great things are possible Since the city will need the shelter area for expansion some day. it seems reasonable to move the shelter. Holding on to that piece of property doesn't seem to matter that much. I believe moj of the people ih Barry County would not object to a change, being happy to see all the turmoil end in a real change for a better future. 1 believe it is better to act now while there are still land choices available and not wait until a location is harder to find. I realize money is of great concern and of small availibility. Are there grants available? 1 don't know but I think if all the facts are presented to the public, they will support and work toward a new shelter. No real large scale fund-raiser has been tried that I know of - only small ones by a few animal lovers. County officials should quit all the bicker mg and threats. It accomplishes nothing and wastes lime and money. Great energy is wasted and many people are hurt. They should graciously accept help and ideas of­ fered so wc can all grow together with this wonderful area. We can't afford to stagnate and leave a mess for our children to live with and try co fix. Ann Endsley has many supporters out here more than she can imagine. The public does owe her for bringing this to light. No one has all the answers Wc don't even know all the questions, but wc can work together. Gloria Anderson Hastings Road commissioners should be ashamed To the editor: It is a dishonorable sham by the three Barry County Road Commissioners! Unbelievable, paid health insurance, life insurance and retirement pension funds! Christmas all year! Those people would like to think they are doing you a favor. One of these three, with farming and the sky diver's income, should have volunteered his time 1 sincerely thought all through the years that these people were just better citizens than 1. Now let's say greed and opportunity came through big and strong. How can they look at themselves in the mirror? The Barry County Board of Commissioners had better cut back all benefits except wages. Look all of the committees over and do the same This is just the tip of the iceberg. No wonder the ex-commissioners get on these boards. County Road Commission Engineer­ Manager Jack Kineman's surely would put a good light to the three with his statement "They attend meetings when requested to promote or explain a project." Yes. promote and run over you. hs just like the U.S. government, giving of more than $100 million in 1994 io Green Thumb Inc., an affiliate of the National Farmers’ Union. 1 never thought I would thank a Democrat on paper, but thank you. Robert Dwyer. It may never happen again Donald W Johnson Middleville Class of ‘41 grad recovers nicely To the editor: A year ago. you were good enough to print my letter wishing to be commended to the Hastings High School Class of 1941. whose many cards and letters had cheered me when I was in hospitals and ocher such facilities, try­ ing to recover from having totalled my car and nearly totalled me on Nov. 8. 1994, when I backed into a milk truck and a van al 35 mph. Cards and letters continued to come well in­ to 1995, and I still hear from classmates and ocher graduates of the HHS classes of the ear­ ly 1940s 1996 will mark the Class of '41’s 55th reu­ nion. and 1 hope to be able to make it. 1 ought to be able to get into a fine political argument with the likes of Don Johnston, that prolific letter writer who remains deluded by the G.O.P. 1 thank him. though, for his kind messages «o me, which proves that there is good to be found even in hard-shell Republicans It was some months after my accident that I finally got a copy of my doctors* medical reports, which itself might have killed me had I not made a profession of reading such sorry documents. 1 was given up as a dead duck on Nov 11. 1994, and my family was sent for in order to surround me and hear my last words, which would have been part of popular history and on which I worked for years. The family will have to wait. But at my age 1 am most aware of what one of Dickens’s biographies called “intimations of mortality." and I certainly had my own. I should add that I extend condolences to the relatives, friends, and co-workers of Mel Jacobs, still going strong at 80 when he died. He was a fine and energetic man who has left a great heritage in Hastings My dear cousin. Marjorie Eggleston, who used to send me a sub to the Banner at Christmas, also, died in *95. but I rejoice in the relatives and the many friends who are left. All my best to everyone. ■ Joe Wilcox. HHS 1941 Albion Tractors without lights are hazards To the editor: While driving north on M-37. coming from Battle Creek last fall, about 9:30 p.m.. 1 came upon a tractor pulling a hay wagon with no lights on the back. Forced to slam on my brakes. 1 slid into the oncoming lane and almost hit a car head-on. ' The tractor took off down a dirt road and I followed it. This road was so narrow and hil­ ly that passing was impossible. When I finally got around it and stopped. 1 asked the driver of the tractor what he was doing on the road at night with no lights. The man replied. "1 was not going very far." How far is "very far" when he could have killed at least three people and wasn't even aware of that fact until I stopped him? On Nov. 16. I was al an accident that hap­ pened approximately one mile from where I had the pleasure of "having my life pass before my eyes" the previous month. It was dirk Slid a car had hit the back of a tractor. The tractor had no lights on the back. ,| There ended up being two cars and the trac: tor involved in this accident. Everyone in-‘ volved was very lucky, and fortunately, no one was hurt seriously. There are laws (the Michigan Vehicle Code257. Section 684 and 685), which require all farm tractors to be equipped with a red lightvisible from a minimum distance of 300 feet and a white front light visible from a? minimum distance of 500 feet. The light* "shall be used any time there is not sufficient* light to render clearly discernible persons and vehicle on the highway at the specified distances." Il is common sight, tractors on our roads at night with no lights. Is it going to take so*’ meone dying before something is done about, this ridiculous, life-threatening problem? . ii Barb Avery. Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. c Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Petal Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St . Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton. Woodbnd. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a liny portion ol Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington DC 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most ot Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (al of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 04756774 ZAevofecf to the interests of Harry County Since 1856 Pubfcahed by.. Hastings Banner. A [>v*on of J-Ad Graphcs Inc 1852N Broadway HMtnqa Ml 4905B-0602 («1t) ®45-®554 Treasurer Inc. Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (EtMor) Elaine Gtoert (AsmwvEdtxj Karen MaucA Barbara GaM Jean GaMup CrxJy Snath Sharon M*er James Jensen Mandy Hab* • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CiaaaAad ads accepted Monday through Fritey Oam to 5 » pm Saturday 030am Noon Scot! Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscript ion Rates: $15 per year n Barry County $17 per year n adjoining counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Teri Sctemdetenayer, Middterifc: “Money for homeless people.'* See Enders, Middleville: "Peace" Jim Miller. b«ij iviKMMeviiie. “A new president " Ann Korson, Middleville: Larry Rea, "To bring peace snd love into everyone’s "For congress a scale its differences snd get a budget." home." MiddieviBe: �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 21,1995 — Page 5 FINANCIAL by School reforms remove shackles, says Rep. Geiger Rewriting the stale's antiquated school code gives parents and educators greater flexibility to ensure students can compete on a global scale, said Rep Terry Geiger, who supported the sweeping reforms approved last week by the House The Lake Odessa Republican said Senate Bill 679 removes the many shackles that quell innovative programs and opportunities for students The streamlined code eliminates the state's mandated core curriculum, allowing school districts to enact their own academic standards , and rids much of the red tape preventing parents and school officials from making fundamental changes to meet their district's unique needs_____________________ Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones * The cost of stamp refelects inflation Are friends and relatives sending you fewer letters and postcards than in the past? Are you planning to shorten your Chnstmas card list this year? The increase in the cost of mailing a letter has caused some people to cut back on written correspondence The increasing cost of postage is an ex­ cellent illustration of the small ways that in­ flation affects our lives. Yet too many peo­ ple do not realize the devastating efffect in­ flation can have on the "big" things in life. Retirement, education and a host of other long-term financial commitments are too often targeted in terms of today's dollar Unless those savings are adjusted for infla­ tion. future assets may fall short of the need. From the years I925 to 1994. inflation in the United States averaged 3.1 percent per year. What a dollar bought in 1926 cost $8.35 in 1994 A car that cost $4,440 in 1974 sold for $18,294 in 1994; a house sell­ ing for $35,900 in 1974 would have cost $126,000 last year. To state it another way, over the past 20 years, the value of a dollar has shrunk to 32 cents Each of us is affected by inflation in dif­ ferent ways, but the cost of postage affects virtually everyone As you can see in the table, you could mail a letter for three pen­ nies in 1953; today, it takes 32 cents. If in­ flation were to continue at its present rate, 20 years from now it will coat $3.15 to mail a letter. Now. compare this projected increase in the coat of mailing a letter to the expected growth of your investments. Are your in­ vestments keeping up with inflation? Are the dividends you're receiving on your stock investmenu increasing faster than in­ flation? Are you saving enough, and is it Communication from... earning enough to meet your future needs'* If your investment planning doesn't con­ sider inflation, think about mailing those $3.15 letters. CONGRESSMAN — STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prevlous week. Close Change AT&T 657. Ameritech 59 Anheuser-Busch 6672 53’/. Chrysler 2972 CMS Energy 77'1, Coca Cola 697. Dow Chemical 82 Exxon 14’/. Family Dollar 28’/. Ford 50’h General Motors 307. TCF Financial 217. Hastings Mfg. IBM 917. 467. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 87 Kmart 6 787. Kellogg Company 447. McDonald's 397. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 177. 972 Spartan Motors Upjohn 39 387.70 Gold 5.18 Silver Dow Jones 5109.89 Volume 481,000,000 -7. + 7. —7. — + 17? -27. —7. -272 + 7. + 7. + 7. -7. —7. -37. —17. -37. —2 —7. —172 + 7. + 7. -7. + 7. —1.20 —.06 —65.03 The Cost of Mailing a Letter Year 1953 1958 1963 J 968 1971 1974 1975 1978 1981 1981 >985 1988 1991 >995 Stamp Cost .03 .04 .05 .06 .08 .10 .13 .15 .18 .20 .22 .25 .29 .32 Pct. Increase da 1 33% 25% 20% 33% 25% 30% 15% 20% 11% 10% 13% 16% 10% Total Pct. Increase _ 33% 66% 100% 166% 233% 333% 400% 500% 566% 633% 733% 866% 966% The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they win be published The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses wii not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • •Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced NICK SMITH A busy holiday season The holiday season has not slowed the pace in Washington. Last week saw the implemen­ tation of the President's commitment of ground troops in Bosnia and a greater conflict in the budget negotiations with the Ad­ ministration In addition. I testified before a Banking Committee hearing against Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin regarding the debt ceiling and the maneuvers by the Treasury Department to increase the debt of this coun­ try without congressional approval. Bosnia. The House of Representatives voted to disapprove of the mission as the President flew to Paris for the signing of the agreement. Most members of Congress were very concerned with sending troops in. As a former Air Force officer, I feel that sending ground troops into Bosnia is premature and may not be necessary . Instead, we should make our contribution with air power by ag­ gressively bombing against any military movement from the Croats. Bosnian* or Serbs. After narrowly defeating a bill 'o cut off funding for the President's deployment. Congress settled on a resolution expressing disapproval of the President's policy but sup­ port for our troops in Bosnia. Budget. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released updated budget projections this week. This is important because Congress and the President have agreed to rely on CBO scoring to determine whether various pro­ posals will balance the budget by 2002. CBO predicted that even with a rosier scenario for the economy the President’s budget would never balance. Under the new projections, the vetoed congressional budget would result in $135 billion of additional savings. On Friday. December 15, we had an un­ precedented meeting of Republican Senators. House members, and governors. It was akin to a pep rally us wc rededkated ourselves to achieving a balanced budget. We decided that even if it meant staying in Washington for the holidays, the best present we could give to our kids and grandkids would be to stop using their future earnings to pay today's bills. Committee Testimony. This week the Bank­ ing Commitlee requested my testimony, as leader of the 160 member Debt Ceiling Coali­ tion and chairman of Congress's newlyformed Task Force on the Debt Ceiling. Secretary Rubin arrived with a delegation of 16 staff members carrying briefcases and fan­ cy charts to help him answer the Committee’s questions. Although I lack the Secretary’s ex­ tensive staff. 1 was able to put the Secretary on the spot regarding his decision to add $61 billion to the nation’s debt by raiding the trust funds. Legal scholars have advised us that Secretary Rubin’s action may have been illegal and the task force is examining the possibility of bringing a court action. I also brought to the Committee’s attention certain discussions at Treasury to sell gold and other assets to avoid coming to an agreement with Congress on a seven-year balanced budget The bottom line is that we in Congress will continue to work toward our goal of a balanc­ ed budget I wish you all peace and joy dunng this holiday season. LEGALNOTICE Roll coil: All board membari pretant. Five committee report*. Approved payment of bill*. Purcho»ed new copy machine. Adopted Ordinance No. 17 — No-Wake Zone Re: Little and B.q Guernsey Lake* Approved Globe Coentrurtion Re Laketide Dr Paving Project. Appointed J. Wood*. P- Albert to E.M.S. Board (1221) "This reform effort minimises the state's heavy hand in our educational system and preserves the components chat work well.” Geiger said. "It fosters a higher level of in­ volvement from parents and teachers who understand the importance of unlocking studnts' potential.” The legislator’s main focus, eliminating the mandated core curriculum, gives schools the latitude to adopt their own basic coursework program based on a recommended model curriculum. There is no single method or required sub­ ject that fits every student or academic goal.” Geiger said. "The cookie-cutter approach fails to provide the basic skills students need to succeed after graduation. Requiring what is taught and how it is instructed takes away all innovative approaches to educational excellence. "Under this plan, state standardized assess­ ment tests and the endorsed diploma remain, including charter schools. Students will must demonstrate a basic knowledge of reading, writing and math. How they go about learning those skills is up to parents and individual school districts. The academic journey is the same. It’s the route that can be different." Geiger explained universities are limited to authorizing 85 charter schools starting next year under this blueprint. After an evaluation by the state board, it could be raised to 100 in 1997. 125 in 1998 and 150 thereafter. Com­ munity colleges can back an unlimited number, but they must be restricted to college districts. "Charter schools are a promising option to traditional public education." Geiger said. "Capping the number universities can spon­ sor ensures that there is a manageable number during the early start-up years." The 87th District lawmaker said another critical reform allows school boards to imple­ ment innovative changes unless such dif­ ferences are specifically prohibited by state Letters Characterization of Moose was unfair On behalf of Moose members of Hastings Lodge No. 628. Permit me to take issue concerning editorial published recently in the Banner, which presumed that all members departing the lodge are inebriated and would promptly enter the highway and cause accidents. These accounts are pretentions and without foundation. To allege without knowledge of the inner workings of our o.ganization is im­ possible to do prudently. The insinuratkm that all Moose members Holiday stress busters offered there! oDoa’t let worry kill you - let the church help (actual church bulletin item). oAt the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What is Hell?" Come early and listen to the choir practice. (Actual church bulletin hem). Do you readers of the Hastings Banner need to laugh, to smile, relax dunng the present stress and strain of the holiday season? Perhaps the following items will do the trick: oBy the way. I recently heard that hell has been remodeled. God took out the char broiler and put in a microwave. Now, instead of eter­ nity, you only have to spend a couple minutes Justine McLean Hastings Terry Lane senior takes unfair rap people they arc. We live on Terry Lane and we slightly re­ lent Lew Newman'. statement. “It's too bad that most of the people (there) are senior citizens." (Banner. Dec. 14). Maybe Mr Newman fails to remember that senior citizens were young once, had children of their own. and now have grandchildren whom they love. At feast half of the homes on Terry Lane have young children living in them. If one cares to look, we already have a school on our road, the Seventh-Day Adven­ tist School, and a wonderfid group of young NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week hi BANNER CM... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! Request for Bids - Emergency Generator MC'd by Sound Exprasa Mark and Mika Shaldon Raymond Weller. Post Governor, Hastings Moose Lodge No. 628 To the editor: City of Hastings 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, December 23 lack civility reeks of impropriety. Our lodge is a well organized, disciplined establishment dedicated to the well being of neighbors and member. When others pioclaim differently without knowledge is irritating and ludicrous. We will maintain our high standards, regardless of what others may unknowingly imply. To the editor: Department of Public Services ShamROck Tavcxn law. “We currently have a 'mother may I’ policy that ties the hands of parents, teachers, board members and anyone else who wants to implement a new program or teaching method." Geiger said. “It limits activity to what the law says you can perform. This change in thinking injects more local control into the process." SB 679 also: • Extends the academic calendar by 10 days, and an additional 60 hours by the fall of 2006. Districts have the choice to make the school day longer or to lengthen their calendar to fulfill the requirements • Expands teacher certification, allowing schools to hire college graduates with a mayor and two years of work experience. They can leach high school science, math, foreign language or other subjects based on state board recommendations. The instructor, however, must be enrolled in a teacher­ preparation program to become certified. • Permits school boards to establish a pay scale based on job performance. • Requires additional professional develop­ ment for educators. • Allows parents to observe instructional activity with reasonable guidelines. "Test scores and a changing global job market demonstrate that the current school code falls short of helping our children suc­ ceed in the next century." Geiger said. “It’s unresponsive to the needs of students and teachers who struggle to strike a balance bet­ ween academic and coping with the social problems of the 1990s "School has changed dramatically in the last 10 yean, and h's time lawmakers act to ensure students don’t fall behind. We cannot look at just other states as rivals or guideposts on policy. Future competition is worldwide. These changes are responsible and practical. They put common sense back into the educa­ tional system." The City of Hastings. Michigan is currently accepting performance bids for provision of a new (current year model) emergency generator for use by the Water and Wastewater Department. Bids will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 1996 at the office of the City Clerk, 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058, at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. Bid packages including specifications can be obtained at the above location. When the Seventh-Day home to sign whether they wanted the school Could it be the way this new school seems to be forced upon us. or could ft be that we daries will secretly be changed. Please, don’t blame it mostly on age. Preston Campbell Hastings Tore/ The Holidays of Michigan’s 1996 Golf Privilege Card*. 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Ml 49058 E.O.E. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 21. 1995 |_______ Harold L. Johnson________ | MIDDLEVILLE - Harold L. Johnson, 84. or Middleville, pissed awsy on Sunday Decem­ ber 17.1993 it Pennock Hospital in Hastings He was born on June 1, 1911 in Grand Rapids, the son of Loren and Katherine (Vermeulen) Johnson. He was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville schools, graduating in 1929. Mr. Johnson was employed at McInerney in Grand Rapids as an Electrician, retiring in December 1973 after 26 years. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Coast Guard in the Pacific. He enjoyed working with televisions, elec­ tronics, gardening, hunting and was an avid reader. Surviving are cousins and friends. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Wednesday December 20,1995 at the Beel er Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Interment was in Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. |William Tooley Marr| HASTINGS - William Tooley Marr. 86. of Hastings and formerly of Howell, passed away on Thursday December 14,1995 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He was bom on March 18, 1909 in Genoa Township, Livingston County, the son of Jay W. and Fanny (Tooley) Marr. He attended Fowlerville High School. Mr. Marr wu an Elevator Mechanic. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie (VanValkenburgh) Marr on February 8, 1975. Surviving are his daughter, Barbara Marr of Hastings; two sons, William J. Marr of Hast­ ings, Bruce T. Marr of Brooklyn, New York; grandson, John C. Giguere; granddaughter, Renee Cecile Giguere. Memorial Services were held on Saturday December 16, 1995 at MacDonald’s Funeral Home with Dr. David Russell of First United Methodist Chruch officiating. Cremation has taken place. Cremains inter­ ment will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Howell. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by MacDonald’s Funeral Home. at the Church of \our Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH M-79 Wat. Putor Sman Trvwbndr (616) 945-9392 Suatey Schoo) 10 aa; Wontap || a.M.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O, fa 63, Hwwy. Ml 49058 ST. ANDBFW’S INDEFEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH «MM( at 502 E. Bond St (Haatiap Church <rf God buildraf). 9 am. Holy Commonon let and 3rd Sundays. Monuag Prayer 2nd aad 4<h Sundays. 1921 prayer book aacd at all servica. For more mforamnoa call 948-9327 or Rr» Deacon David Hustwick at MI-2101. St. Aadrew't ia a part of the Independent Aaglcan Church Canada Synod ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 131st Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3*4 ode *efl of Patterson Rd ) Sunday Mam 9:30 a m Commu •on Services. Mon . Wed.. Ph. at 9 00 a m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 2>9 E. North St.. Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Due. 24 - 8:00 aad 10:45 a m Holy C—lamannr- 9:30 Suotey Schoo). 7:00 and 11X® Holy Communion Thursday. Dec 21 - 6:30 Children s Choir. 7 30 Adult Choir; 100 AA Saturday, Dec 23 — 8 00 NA. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bnfford W. Coe. Pasux Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Cm* Stapert. Musk Coordinator aad Orgamst Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barrier free budding with elevator to all (loon Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS. Sunday Schoo) 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 MM Wontap IIOO a m. - wuh child care far infants aad toddlers dm 4. and Junta Church far ages S thru I. Youth Fellowship 5:3P p.m. WEDNESDAYS: Fami­ ly Church Night — Prepared light meal 600 p.m.; Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m.; First Wednesday of month is Game Night far all ages THURSDAY Children s Choir 4 00 pm; Youth Handbells 4 30 p.m ; Adult Hand bed Choir 6:30 p.m . Chancel Char 1:30p m 7 and 11 p.m. Sun­ day. Da. 24 — Candlelight Christmas Eve Services 7:00 p.m. and II X® p.m. —nursery care available for 700 service Monday. Dec. 25 - Christmas Dinner 2.00 p m. — reservatMXts required, call church office. 945 9574 ■NDKKNDENT CHVBCH 0* CHRIST. (mln* -'1*51 MUaara U.. MI 49051) msttf U Tbam. Mfem Hril. corner of Green ■** teflereoo re — Inn Saaftuky PtaK 9414045 Sondny Semcre ■ 9J0 BMc School. 10:30 CaB for loewv- - SB-3110. CHURCH C>r TH* NAZAUNE. 17lft Nonh Brood way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday i-rvkes: 9:45 a m. Sanday School Host. IIOO a m Morning Worship Service; 6 00 p.m. Even ing Service; Wednesday: 7.00 p m. Services far Adults. Teens and Children ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson View Phone 623-2050 (Dehorn after 6 p.m weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 1000 a m — 1921 Book of Common Prayer HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 Weat State Road. Hastir<* Mich. Jama A. CampbeO.. Paator Sunday School 9:30 a.*., daaaa for all ages. Monuag Waohto 10:45 a m. Nursery pro vidod. Saaday Evening Service. 6 •p m Wednesday actjvtoe. 700 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ Bible Quiz (afa 2 through 7 ar first grade), Kids Club or Junior Bibk Quiz (apa 8-12); Youth Mtnmnea or Tea Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 48B7 Coats Grove Road Pastor Bea Her ra«. 9 30 a m Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday. 600 p.m. at the church Bong sack lunch FREEPORT CHUhTH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. Vernon L Macy, mtenm pastor. (616) 948-4276 Sun day servica: Sunday School 9:45 ML, Morntag Woddp II MLS Prayer Service Thursday. 7 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BOLE, Otar Creek Rd.. I mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285, Sunday School al 1000a m.; Wotstop 11OO a_m ; Evens* Service at 6.00 p m ; Wednesday Prayer Btbk 700 p.m BARRY CO. CHURCH Of CHRIST, 541 N. Mktapa A^. Hasdngs. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser viem: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. WorII ML. Services 6 Wednesday: Bible Study 7 Norman Herron. Hmistrr 945-2938 BMe Survey on in the borne Fnc BMe Cor reapondrnrr Course ST. ROBE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father' Charles Fisher. Pastor Sansrday Mam 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masia 1.00 a.m. md 11:15 a m . Confcaeiom Saturday 4004:30 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Psalor. Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 900 a m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Childrens church Tuesday prayer aad share time 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all servica Bnac the whole family. NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mtssam of St Rose Catholic Churth. Huttmts Sunday Mass 9:30 a m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Doo Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery, children i ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader dup training The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Haatlnga and Laka Odaaaa WRf N FUNSRAL HOME Heatings FLIXFAS INCORPORATED of Heatings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINUS Member F D I C THE HAITI NO I BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Heslinga BOSLEY PHARMACY •■Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 94S3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS F1U- E METHODIST CHURCH, Corner Stale Rd., aad Boltwood St.. Rev. Daaiel 3rayb: I. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brad. Associate Pastor. Rev Tod Clark. Youth Pastor Sunday 10 a.*n. Sunday School. 11 a.m Morning Worship. 6 p.m. Evening activities Wednesday 7 pm. - share groups in various homes Contact church office for mfo oa these Prayer aad Bible study at the church HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 5Oi E. Grand St.. Hastings. Patti r David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If mterood in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details Homemade peanut brittle now available PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Ucey R<md. Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright: (616) 758-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11W a m . Sunday Evemng Prayer Tune 6:00 p.m Wednesday BMe Study 7:00 p.m. Awans Program (3 years ofo through 6th grade) Wednesdays. 6:30-8 p.m. Teen Center. 7th-12lh grades. Saturday. 7-9:30 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hasunp Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. 1 mile East of Hastmp. Res Sarver. Pastor Ententes 945-9224. Sunday Servica 9:45 ml. Bible daaaa for all ago; 10:40 a m. Morning Worship. 5:» p.m. Youth Meeting with "Youth With a Message" 945-9224; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study for all Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study - Sharing Yarn Fanh HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79. Lawrence Hubley. paator, phone 945-3397. Church phone 945-4995 Kathy Count, choir director. Sun day morning: 9:30 a.m., Sunday Schoo); 10:45 a m. Morning wa­ sh*. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship. You* Fellowship with Bob and Pat Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nursery far all services Prayer mcetu*. 7:30 p m Wednesday FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shortey. Senior Pastor James R. Barren, Asat. hsaor. Sunday Servica: Sunday Schoo) 9:45 am.. Cloaa far all ^a. 11-00 a.m Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up Sq. 4th Grade. 6.-00, Evening -Service. Wednenday: 6:30 Awana Chibs; 1:00 p.m.. Teem m Houseman Hril; 7.-00 p.m., Adiaka Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Aduh Choir practice WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Paata Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 a Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Servica Sunday. 9:00a m and 11:00a m.; Sunday School. 9:45 am. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. BMe Study. Wtfattdayt, 5:15 p m. at Delores Gapers. 801 Barber Rd. Hastings Mens Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until far­ ther notice. Cail M-. Stephen Lewis at 945-5365. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Kdler. Director of Christian Education. Becky Oexler. Program/Youth Director Thursday. Dec 21 — 3 00-3:30 p.m. Giris' Cadene Chotr Sunday . Dec 25-8:00 a tn Choir Rehearsal. 9:30 a.m. and IIX® a.m. Morning Worship (9 30 service u braadesn over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is pro­ vided fa both servica. 9.50 a m. Church Schoo) fa all ages. 10:30 a.m Coffee Hour" in the Dining Room. 11:20 a.m. Children’s Church; 11:20 Children s Church; 7 00 pm ChnMma* Eve Family Candlelight Service The children bring mittens for the needy children tn Barry County 11X® p m. Char Cantau Sing Gloria Monday. Dec 25 — Merry Christmas to All Church Office Clrned Wednesday. Dec 27 — No Choir leheanal this week Thursday. Dec. 28 — No Cadettc Choir this week j Irma Doris Campbell | HASTINGS - Inna Doris Campbell, 93, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday December 17, 1995 at Thoraapple Manor in Hastings. She was born on November 21, 1902 in Hope Township, Barry County, the daughter of Uri A Bessie (Werunan) Bergman. She was raised in Hope Township and attended the Cedar Creek School Mrs Campbell was a life long Barry County resident and has lived in the Hastings area for the past several yean. She wu married to Ivan Campbell, the marriage ended in divorce. Surviving are one granddaughter; two great grandchildren; cousins. Respecting her wishes, there will be no funeral services. Burial was in the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. CLARKSVILLE - George A. (Jody) Faunce, Jr„ 48, of Clarksville, passed away on Tues­ day December 12, 1995 at his residence. He wu born on July 10,1947 in Bentley, the son of George A, Sr. and Mary Lou (Blough) Faunce. He attended school in Freeport and Lakewood. He wu married to Susan M. Landon on November 24, 1995. Mr. Faurce wu a member of Local Union 324. He was a heavy maclune operator most of his life and wu employed by Contractors Machin­ ery in Grand Rapids. He wu preceded in death by a brother, Larry Faunce. Surviving are his wife. Sue of Clarksville; two sons, George, III and Shane; one daughter, Stacey Faunce all of Freeport, two grandchil­ dren; two stepdaughters, Bobbie Krey and Tonya Brocksmith both of Middleville; step­ son, Travis Brovont of Hastings; seven step­ grandchildren; parents, George Faunce, Sr. of Freeport and Mary and Everett Gallup of Zephyrhills, Florida; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services were held on Friday December IS, 1995 at the Gorbach Funeral Home with Reverend Vernon Macy officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of Ooe'a Choice. Arrangements were made Funeral Home of Hasting. I ~' by Ginbach T. Kfmttn MIDDLEVILLE - Milton T. Kermeen, 91, of Middleville, passed away on Thursday December 14,1995 at TenderCare in Hastings. He wu born on June 21,1904 in Middlevil­ le, the son of John and Ena (Sherk) Kermeen. He wu raised in Parmelee and attended Pannelee and Middleville Schools. He wu married to Mildred J. Moore on Apnl 26, 1929. She preceded him in death on November 1, 1986. Mr. Kermeen wu employed at Viking Corporation in Hutings and retired in 1969. He attended Parmelee United Methodist Church. Mr. Kermeen enjoyed gardening, wood­ working and wu a loving and caring father, grandfather and great grandfather. Surviving are one daughter, Donna J. Dettmann of Middleville; four grandchildren, Michael (Mary) Dettmann of Middleville, Ann (Floyd) Patton of Middleville, Robin Weeks of Delton, Jim (Heidi) Dettmann of Grand Rapids; twelve great grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Lawrence D. Moore of Grand Rapids; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Saturday December 16, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Interment wu in Parmelee Cemetery in Middleville. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funera I Home in Middleville. I Charles Eugene Chanoine j LAKE ODESSA Charles Eugene Chanoine, 63, of Lake Odessa, passed away on Friday December 15, 1995 at his residence. He was born on September 9, 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Red and Maria Chanoine. He attended school in Memphis and was married to Lots Collins on February 28,1966 in Royal Oak. I Elmer (Mike) Bender| HOLLAND - Elmer (Mike) Bender, 89, of Holland and formerly of Middleville, passed away on Wednesday December 13, 1995 at Resthavcn Care Center in Holland. He was bom on March 28, 1906 in Dutton, the son of Phillip and Abigail (Groh) Bender. He wu raised in Middleville and attended Middleville Schools and graduated from Hast­ ings High School m 1924. He attended Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, Illinois. He was married to Edna Helmink on August 27, 1943 in Augusta. Mr. Bender was employed at Middleville School System as Transportation Manager for 40 years. He wu a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School for 30 plus years. He wu also a member of First United Methodist Church of Holland. He wu preceded in death by a son, Tim Bender. Surviving are his wife, Edna M. Bender; three brothers, Walter (Lots) Bender, Russell (Alice) Bender, Ward (Betty) Bender all of Middleville; one sister, Florence Dickerson of Kentwood; one sister-in-law, Atm Bender of Florida; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were hr id on Sunday December 17, 1995 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend C. William Martin and Reverend John Ellinger officiating. Interment wu in Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Middleville United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church of Holland or Resthaven Care Center in Holland. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. |Dorie A. Wheeler| MIDDLEVILLE - Doris A. Wheeler, 97, of Middleville, passed away on Wednesday December 13, 1995 at Thoraapple Manor in Hutings She wu born on November 3,1198 in Like Odem, the elde« diughter of J. Leon and Jennie H. (Align) Carter. She wu raised in rani Lake Odem and mended Lake Odem Schools, graduating in 1917. She cared for new mothers and their babies in lheir homes following high school. She wu married to Carl B. Wheeler at Woodland on April 19,1923. He preceded her in death in 1979. Mr. Wheeler wu employed u a cook at schools, camps, and Pennock Hospital. She wu the ben child care person in the neigjtborhood. She enjoyed piecing quilts and quilting, church work, traveling and entertain­ ing family and friends. She wu a member of the Woodland Church of the Brethren and in her later yean wu a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church. Sunriving are her children, Leroy (Helen) Wheeler of Pueblo West, Colorado, Lorraine (David) Ono of Middleville, Laverne (Babe) Wheeler of Minneapolis, Minnesota; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren. Memorial Services were held on Saturday December 16, 1995 at the Middleville United Methodist Church with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. . Interment wu in Woodland Memorial Park in Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville United Methodist Church for Church World Service. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Rawly A. Wilcox AmM.P<alik HASTINGS - Atm M. Pavlik. 58, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Tuesday December 12, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She wu born on December 16,1936 in Hast­ ings, the diughter of Charles and Evi (Lewis) She wu raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1954. She wu married to Raymond S. Pavlik oa July 3, 1963 in Hastings. Mrs. Pavlik wu employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 41 yean la He Accounting Department She wu a member of and past president of Bsny County Sports Womens Club. Mrs. Psvlik wu sa avid crafter sad prepared income taxes for area people. She wu preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond on November 4, 1982. Surviving are two sons, Anthony “Tooy" Pavlik of Hastings and Curtis “Curt" Pavlik at Hastings; three listen, Helen Ellison of Grata! Rapids, Fern ft Calvin Seese of Alto. Ruth ft Ralph Daugherty of Hutings; two brothers, Wayne Rowley at Florida and Claude Rowley of Florida; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Friday December 15,1995 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial wu in Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ann M. Pavlik Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Hbodmd | DELTON - Maynard lames "WoodyWoodard. 84, of Delton, passed sway on Satur­ day December 16, 1995 at bia residerce 5 He wu born oo Sepxmber 27,1911, the son of George & Zadie (Irwin) Woodard. He wu employed for several years at Mead Corporation in Kalamazoo, retiring in 1974. He wu a harness horse breeder, trainer and racer for yean. His bobbies were his horses. He wu married to Delta Ida P-ayntond oil July 11, 1934. Mr. Woodard wu preceded in death by one brother, Harald Woodard. Surviving are his wife, Delu; one son. James Woodard cf Kalamazoo; two grandchildren, Laurie ft Rick Knight of Comstock and Michael ft Jennifer Woodard of Parchment; two great grandchildren. Erica Knight ft Tyler Woodard; two brothers, Lloyd Woodard of Lawtoo and Kenneth Woodard at Blooming­ dale; several nieces and nephews Funeral Services were held on Wednesday December 20. 1995 at the Williams Funeral Home in Deltoo. Burial will oe at a liter date in Oak Grove Cemetery in Lawton. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Heme in Delton. Marvin Ernst Didt _______Ruth Jean Chapman______ | HASTINGS - Randy A. Wilcox, 32, of Hast­ ings, passed away on Tuesday December 19, 1995 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He wu born on December 9, 1963 in Hast­ ings, the son of Frederic E. and Donna K. (Sandbrook) Wilcox. He graduated from Hutings High School in 1983. He married Anne K. Peterson on December 31, 1986. He worked for Deweys Autobody for 8 yean. In October of ’93, he opened his own body shop. Precision Autobody in Hastings. Mr. Wilcox wu an avid outdoorsman, he loved running, fishing, boating, snowmobiling and several other outdoor activities. Surviving are his wife, Anne of Hutings; three sons, Alec (6), Max (2-1/2), and Zachary (1 month) all at home; parents, Frederic and Donna Wilcox of Hutings; brothers, Ronald and wife Tam Wilcox of Hastings, Roland and wife Kerry Wilcox of Hastings; mother and father-in-law, Paul and Linda Peterson of Delton; brother-in-law, Mark Peterson of Hast­ ings; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Michael (Nancy) DelCotto of North Carolina and Katy Peterson of Hutings; grandmother, Mary Peterson of Hutings; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation will be on Thursday December 21,1995 from 5:00-7:00pm at Girrbach Funer­ al Home in Hastings. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday Decem­ ber 22, 1995 at 11:00am at St. Rose of Lima Caiholtc Church in Hastings with Father Char­ les H. Fischer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Randy Wilcox Childrens Memorial Fund or the Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hutings. He lived in Florida before moving to Lake Odessa in 1990. Mr. Chanoine served in the United Stale* Army during the Korean Conflict for over three yean. He wu District Manager for the Ace Auto Parts in Bradenton. Florida for 15 yean. Surviving are his wife, Lois; one son, Paul Chanoine of New Hampshire, one daughter, Sandy (Al) Gordon of West Bloomfield; three step children, Richard Bailey at Lake Odessa. Phillip Bailey of St Petersburg, Florids. Judith Culver of Ferndale; six grandchildren; dne step grandchildren; one step great grandson; one brother, Byron Chanoine of West Virginia. Memorial Services were held on Morxlay December 18, 1995 at the Koops Fumi Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speas officiating. Interment was in Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens in Detroit Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. LAKE (X3ESSA - Ruth Jean Chapman, 81, of Lake Odessa, passed away on Saturday December 16,1995 at St. Lawrence Hospital in laming She wu born on July 6, 1914 in Chicigo. Illinois, the daughter of William and Mayme (Thompson) Matitews. She graduated from Hyde Park High School in Chicago, Illinois in 1932 and Kalamazoo College in 1936. She taught 1 year at the Junior High School in Flint after graduating from college. She wu married to David E Chapman May 23, 1927 in Kalamazoo. They traveled for 1 year in the United States with the General Motors Parade of Progress. In 1948, they moved to Lake Odessa where they owned and operated the Lake Odessa Wave Newspaper and Printing until 1958. From 1958 to 1960. they owned and operated the Gamble Store in Lake Odessa. Mrs. Chapman wu a member of the Central United Methodist Chruch and the Church Womens Cub. She wu preceded in death by her husband, David, on June 26.1984; one brother, William J. Matthews. Surviving are two sons, William Earl Chap­ man of Lansing and Robert (Jan) Chapman at Eldridge, Iowa; one daughter, Claire (David) Anderson of Lansing; five grandchildren; one great granddaughter; one sister, Dorothy (Ster­ ling) Deehr of Manistee. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday December 19,1995 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Emmen Kadwrll officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart or Cancer Associations. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. IONIA - Marvin Ernest Dick. 80, of Ionia, passed away oo Tuesday December 12,1995 at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital in Ionia. He wu born on May 1,1915 in Ionia, the nt of Arthur and Sarah (Bacon) Dick. He graduated from Lake Odesu High School. He wu married to Sylvia Lumbert osr September 19. 1937 ia Angola, Indiana. She, preceded him in death in 1973. He wu them married to Marguerite Hausserman on June 8, 1974 in Lake Odessa. Mr. Dick wu employed at Lake Odessa; Canning Company for 50 years, retiring on May 5, 1982. He wu a volunteer Fireman for Lake Odesu for 25 years. He wu a member of the Central United Methodist Church. He wu also preceded in death by one sister,; Helen Hendy. Surviving are his wife. Marguerite; one daughter, Connie (Don) Burton of Traverse City; stepchildren. Paula Carle of Lake Odessa. Gary (Debbie) Ohlrich of Hawaii. Douglu (Renae) Ohlrich of Ionia, Cheryl Powers rf Saranac; four grandchildren, Christine Ross. Michael Burton, Donnie Burton and Julie Feld-, pausch; four great grandchildren. Travis; Zachary, Katie Marie and Nicholas, thirteen step grandchildren; two step great grandchil­ dren; one brother, Starr Dick of Lansing. Funeral Services were held oo Saturday December 16,1995 al Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Memorial contributions may be made to the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. �____________________________________________ The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 21, 1995 —Page 7 Woodland NEWS... By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Guest Reporter Wilson-Phillips unite in marriage Fishers to celebrate 50th anniversary LaMar and Myrtle Fisher will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house held in thetr honor on Saturday. Jan. 6. 1996 from 6 to 10 p.m. al the V.F.W. Hall in Delton Friends and family welcomed. No gifts Justin Pierce Wilson and Rachel Mane Phillips were united in marriage June 3, 1995 al First United Methodist Church in Hastings, with Rev. Bufford (Buff) Coe officiating the 4 p.m. ceremony. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Diana) Phillips of Hastings and Mrs. Phyllis Wilson and the late Al Wilson of Kalamazoo Maid of honor was Kathy Combs, friend of the bride. Best man was Jarrod Wilson, brother of the groom. Bridesmaids were Jenee Phillips, sister-in­ law of the bride; Victoria Alward. Amy Nelson, anti Kate Webster, friends of the bride. Groomsmen were Eric Elsner. Richard Meinis. Johnathan Rohacs. and Thomas Webster, friends of the groom. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Russell (Jean) Hammond. After the ceremony, the new Mr. and Mrs. Justin Wilson greeted guests at Hastings Country Club where a reception was held in their honor. The newlyweds honeymooned in England for two weeks, and now reside in Detroit. Angers celebrate 25th anniversary Laura Faulkner to observe 91st Pete and Mary Anger arc celebrating their 25th anniversary on December 19. They were married Dec. 19. 1970 al Si. Rose by Rev. Scnevdt. Celebrating with them are their children. Rose, Steve. Sherry. Nancy. Andrew and Daniel, along with various relatives and friends. Laura C. (McKinney) Faulkner will be celebrating her 91 st birthday on Dec. 24. 1995. Laura resides at Middle Lake in Hastings, moving here from Lansing after her retirement. She has three children, five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Christmas Eve Candlelighting Service set in Delton A Christmas Eve Candlelighting Service will be held al 7 p.m. Sunday at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. In addition, the two regular worship ser­ vices will be combined on Sunday at a new time. 10 a.m.. for Christmas Eve. Sunday Bring Tne Music Of The I loliclays I fame From Hallmark. This 11 th edition ot a Hallmark Christmas musical tradition features the talents of Glenn Close and Plaodo Domingo. "Repeat the Sounding |ov" is available on cassette lor $3.95. or CD lor $6 95 with any Hallmark purchase School will feature a birthday party for Jesus at 11 a.m. All are welcome to attend any of the ser­ vices and Sunday School. The church is located on the comer of M­ 43 and Bush Street. Cathy Lucas repons that she is getting along fine after her surgery Nov. 21 and she will re­ quire no further treatments. However, she has encountered another pro­ blem. Her son-in-law had used her car to get to the airport for an out of town trip and left it at the Atlanta Airport. When he returned, following his business, the car was missing from the airport parking lot. There was a long search, first for the car and then for the license plate number, which was on the com­ puter at the tune-up clinic that had repaired the car. But so far the car hasn’t been found. Her computer and cameras were not in the car, but she lost her computer manuals, stamps, envelopes, her address file and Woodland phone book. At the time of the writing of this letter, she didn’t know what the insurance will take care of. as she was still waiting for a call from the adjuster. She is looking to return to Michigan, possibly by the first part of February. Cards and letters to Cathy should be sent to: Cathy Lucas, c/o Terry Stamer. 5855 An­ dover Way. Tucker. Ga.. 30084. Zion Lutheran Church would like to note a correction to their ad in the papers. On Sun­ day. Dec. 24. the worship service will be at 10:30 as advertised. The candlelight service will be at 7 p.m.. not 7:30. as advertised and the communion service time is still 11 p.m. On Wednesday. Dec. 20. the luminaries were assembled at the fire bam. Volunteers are still needed to set out the luminaries Sun­ day. Dec. 24. at noon and later that day help is needed to light them. Help also will be needed Dec. 26 to pick them up and store them. They are planning on 2.000 or more luminaries this year. If you would like to help in any way. con­ tact Tricia Duits. 367-4348; Gayle Chase. 367-4068; Shirley Kilmer. 367-4031; Arlene Forman. 367-4060; or Sheila Carter. 367-4635. The children and youth of the Woodgrove Brethren Christian Church Parish at Coals Grove held their annual Christmas program Sunday night, between 40 and 45 children and young people played to a full house. The pro­ gram was in two parts. The first part was put on by the Sunday School classes and they were encouraged to choose their own material. This included “A Little Lord Jesus.” “The Night Before Christmas,” ”The Unwrapping of a Special Gift,” “The Story of the Candy Cane” and ’ ’Jesus Is the Only Reason for the Season.’’ among other numbers. The second part was the pageant “The Christ Child is Bom” and included children and adults and a live baby Jesus. Pastor Ben Herring was a convincing King Herrod. The congregation joined in the singing of the carols and songs of praisq.^Cccila Dernond was the pianist. Shirley Diekhoff co-ordinated j the program and introducWMie participants An hour of fellowship followed tfie pro­ gram with a large array of food and beverages. Boxes of candy were passed out to everyone attending. There will be a candlelight communion servince at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Dec. 24. The Barry County Historical Society had to postpone the “In the Spirit of Christmas” program scheduled for Dec. 14. It was rescheduled for Dec. 21. and will be held at the home of Bob Casey. 2525 Campground Road. Hastings at 7 p.m. The Holly Trolley could not be rescheduled for this year. The Women’s Missionary Fellowship members of Kilpatrick Church held their monthly lunebe on Dec. 13. The menu was beef and noodles and was topped by a large birthday cake in honor of Hildred Chase and Evelyn Goodrich, who had birthdays in December. The First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service Sunday evening. Dec. 24. at 7p.m. The Rev. Paul N. Mergener will conduct the service. The Brodbeck family got together Saturday, Dec. 16. for Christmas dinner at the home of Bill and Margaret Brodbeck. Several family members were too far away to return to Woodland at this time, but sent their best wishes. The Senior swimmers group met with Bill and Margaret Brodbeck for a Christmas din­ ner and entertainment. Twenty-three people attended the dinner. The Sun Lovers group, which meets mon­ thly. held its December meeting in Battle Creek Dec. 20. They planned to have supper there and then visit the International Festival of Lights. Lakewood United Methodist is having a live nativity scene at the church on Christmas Eve from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. There also will be a walk-in communion service to start at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Dec. 24. The public is in­ vited to join in. If you have news, notices or other materials which you would like to have in The Woodland News column, please contact me at 945-5471 evenings and weekends. I can be reached at 948-4881 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Notices can be mailed to me at 3160 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058. Gardening tips, tasty recipes and breathtaking photos fill the pages of these Hallmark calendars. 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Regular Hours Monday-Friday 9 to 7; Saturday 9 to 5 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION RAILROAD STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall. Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan on Monday, January 8, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear objections or comments on the vacation of a portion of Railroad Street as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services, upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the city of Hastings, 102 S. Broad­ way, or call TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHAR­ TER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 1996. commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Kevin L. Allerding for rezoning of a portion of property located approximately 66 feet south from Cove Distributing’s property line on Tanner Lake Road in the Township The applicant seeks rezoning .72 acres of his 2.4 acre pcrcel from “A-1" Agricultural to the "C-2- Community Business District. The properly Is described as: Com at NE Cor NW 1/4 SE 1/4 Sec 14-3-9 th S 571 ft for POB th W 315 ft th S 100 ft th E 315 ft th N 100 ft to POB. Balance of property will remain as it is zoned. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendment at or following the public hearing. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on January 17, 1996. and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map. or Area Map pertinent to the foregoing may examine same at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on January 17, 1996. and may further examine the same at said public hearing. Better Homes and Gardens® Calendars contain handy tips! Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop Children at the Woodgrove Christian Parish listen Intently as they are told the story of the candy cane. Gerry Eugene Hathaway. Freeport and San­ dra Louise Merrill. Freeport. John Edward Mays. Hastings and Claudia Gerda WTiite. Hastings Ricky Lee Myers. Hastings and Emilee Christina Finch. Hastings. Donald Ray Gentry . II. Hastings and Susan Marie Breitner. Hastings. William Martin Weigel. Hastings and Jerry Lynn Bower. Hastings. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon (7) days’ notice to the Rutland Charier Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING/PLANNING COMMISSION By: Barbara Bedford. Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 21, 1995 LEGAL, NOTICES: Al* No. 95-21769-IE Estoi* of Mori* G*n* Trumbull. Social Security No. 377-33-6352. TO AU »<TERESTED PERSONS Your in1*r**t in th* **tot* may b* borr*d or off*ct*d by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing was hold on Docembor 11. 1995 in th* probat* courtroom. Hotting*. Michigan b*for* Judg* Richard H. Shaw on th* petition of Robert D*Ru*hia requesting Robert DeRushio be appointed personal r*pr***ntothr* of Mori* Gen* Trumbull who lived at 11843 Scott Pork Road. Defton. Michigan and who dlsd 10-14-95. and r*questing also the will of th* deceased dated 2/4/94 be admitted to probate Creditors of th* deceased or* notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented Io th* (proposed) personal representative or to both th* probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ th* of th* dot* of publication of this notic*. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled person* appearing of record. December 14. 1995 Gregory R. Bosma (P3O323) 427 South Wes tnedge Kolamaxoo. Ml 49007 381-9730 kobwr O«au>h.o llUSkonTw, Ww. Ml MM 471-5,10 (12/21) Ann Landers File No 95-21790IE Estate of Verdon W. Eldred. Social Security No. 381-12-6926 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in th* estate may be barrod or af­ fected by the following The decedent, who** last known address was 8122 Gurd Rood. Hosting*. Michigan. 49058 died 8-27-95. An instrument doted 1-28-94 ha* been ad­ mitted a* th* will of th* deceased. Creditor* of th* deceased or* notified that all claim* against th* **tat* will b* lorever barred unless presented to th* independent personal representative, Joseph E. Eldred. 88 Post Avenue, Bottle Creek. Ml 49017, or to both th* independent personal representative and th* Barry County Pro­ bate Court. Hostings, Michigan 49058 within 4 month* of th* dot* of publication of thl* notic*. Notic* I* further given that th* estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to It. Joseph E. Eldred (P-48914) 88 Post Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (616)965-8661 (12/21) Ruined by surgery Dear Ann Landers; I read your column about the man whose wife harrassed him to have a prostate exam and his doctor found a cancerous kidney. Twenty years ago, my health was good, and so was my sex life. I developed a minor blad­ der irritation and consulted a supposedly fine urologist. I had medical insurance, so this money-hungry doctor saw a chance to make some money by scheduling me for prostate surgery. ' That doctor ruined my sex life, and my wife divorced me. I have never fully recovered from that operation and still have trouble. Do you understand why I have lost all faith in doctors? - Disillusioned in Washington Dear Washington: Did a reputable physi­ cian tell you that the surgeon who did your prostate operation messed up? If so. that was the time to proceed with a malpractice suit. To condemn all doctors because you had a bad experience with one doesn’t make much sense. I assume from your letter that you are now impotent. With good counseling Mid guidance from a competent urologist >Ou can still have a satisfying sex life, if you are in­ terested. Good luck, fella. Buried with glasses Give a Gift that keeps on giving. Dear Ana Landen: About the lady who Community Foundation might only cost you 576! " r Because: And: Why? If you file jointly, the State of Michigan will knock $200 off your income tax next April. Uncle Sam will let you save over half of the other $200. Because we are a Community Foundation that, along with public libraries and universities enjoys a special tax status in the State of Michigan. No other organization based in Barry County has similar status. buried her mother with her hearing aid in her ear: She was right. That hearing aid had become a part of her mother and she would not have looked right without it. It was the same with my husband, except it was his glasses. I know people don’t sleep with their glasses on, generally, but ’’Or­ ville” did. He would nod off in his lounge chair with the newspaper still in his hand. One night, 1 took his glasses off. and he awakened after about an hour, shouting. "Where are my glasses? I’m reading!” The only time I saw Orville without his glasses was when he was shaving. After 38 yean of marriage, they seemed a natural pan of him. Actually. I thought he was better look­ ing with his glasses. When Orville passed away, the funeral director asked me if I wanted his glasses on or off. I told him. "On - that’s the way everyone will remember him.” Single 28% 5200 $56 $144 $100 $44 Joint 28% $400 $112 $288 $200 $88 Single Joint 31% 31% $200 $400 $62 $124 $138 $276 $100 $200 $44 $76 Fond Memories ter that many people will relate to. It really was quite endearing. Hey!: Check it out - ask your tax preparer. What happens to the money?: Glad you asked. The Barry County Community Foundation is the successor the the Thomapple Foundation which has operated in the County since 1965, making grants for Capita) Projects, Feasibility Studies and Start-up Costs. Some of these grants are: YMCA of Barry County, Hastings Public Library, Barry County United Way, Charlton Park, Pennock Hospital, Barry County Red Cross, Hospice, Love Inc., Thomapple Arts Council, and a whole lot more. Thomapple was not a Community Foundation so we reorganized in part so we could offer the Michigan Tax Credit. We have since received our status from the IRS. So: If you think this is a good deal, you've got to move fast - you must send your check by December 31 this year to qualify for the Michigan Tax Credit and the Federal deductions for 1995. All gifts will be acknowledged. Please note any special instructions. Best of AIL Your gift will go to a foundation with a proven track record of building a sense of "community" that overrides individual interests and objectives. It is the kind of a gift that will not only benefit you, but also your children and grandchildren. Barry County Community Foundation Box 81, 501 West State Street of teachers will bless you. Gem of the Day: Retirement means twice the husband and half the cash. Old folks’ wisdom Dear Ann Landen: The older and younger generations seem to be waging a war in your column I’d like io add my comments. My wife and I arc 30 years old. When the “old-timers” talk about how tough they had it. we con'I complain. We listen. Here’s why: The older folks have Medicare ind Social Security, which arc both nearly bankrupt. It may not last long enough to help them, and they worry about it. These programs were meant to keep the elderly from living on dog food and dying in squalor due to poverty and lack of medical care. My wife and 1 can afford medical insurance by having a high deductible. We insure only against catastrophic need, not the sniffles. If wc need treatment for something minor, we go to a doctor and try to negotiate a price, cash in advance. For retirement, we save and invest those savings carefully. Although we make only about $40,000 a year between the two of us. wc own our home and manage to pul money in — C in New Jeraey Dear New Jersey: You certainly have a smart head on those 19-year-oid shoulders. You are going to make it. I’d bet on it. v Gem of the Day: There is now an atomic clock that counts over 9 billion times a se­ cond. That means it is now possible to measure the interval from the time a teen-ager hits the front door to the moment the refrigerator is opened. it 4J Have trouble sleeping at night and don’t want to get involved in a novel? “A Collection of My Favorite Gems of the Day” is the perfect bed-stand mate. Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Collection, do Ann landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. 111. 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.25). d Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. f LafceOdessaNEWS Friday, Dec. 22. marks the winter solstice, with nine hours eight minutes of daylight. Saturday will be the last day for purchasing that special Lions Club peanut brittle. The Orde. of Eastern Sur Chapter 315 will not be meeting in January and February due to the absence of so many members who spend the winter in Florida. Meetings will resume in GIRL, Beret Sydney, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 6 at 2:54 p.m. to Deanna Fisk and Bret Miller. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. •Rates and deductions Increase with higher income - check with your tax preparer -Available to Community Foundations only - no Michigan tax deduction or Special Purpose Foundation or United Way. (jo% or 1100 Mu Smgk. 1200 Max Mm) - Been There in Kv Dear Ky.: Thanks for writing. Thousands - Another Widow with Dear Food Memories: Thank you for a let­ “INTERESTING TAX FACTS ABOUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS” Incremental Federal Income Tax Rate* Amount of Your gift Reduction of Federal Income Tax Cost After Federal Tax Michigan Tax Credit" Out of Pocket After Tax Cost Teachers’ gifts Dear Ann Landers: Christmas will be here before you know it. and millions of schoolchildren will be in the stores buying gifts for their teachers. I retired a few years ago, but I still have vivid memories of the well-intentioned but totally useless gifts that were placed on my desk year after year. Of course. I thanked each and every child enthusiastically, but 1 didn’t know whai on Earth to do with the countless boxes of dusting powder, sickeningly sweet bottles of cologne, tins of homemade fudge and cookies (I am a borderline diabetic) and powder compacts - always the wrong shade. And I might add. don’t buy a necktie for a male teacher. They are always the wrong color and never go with the suits he has Tell your readers the most sensible gift for a teacher is a gift certificate. Printing this letter will be the best gift YOU could give teachers of the North American continent. the bank Our secret is plain, old Yankee thrift - don’t buy it unless you need it. don’t buy it new if used will do. and don’t buy it at; all if you have to use credit. The days of lifelong employment are over. 11 have been laid off three times and my wife* t*icc because of downsizing. Each time, we' tightened our belts, hit the pavement and were working again within a month. We have no special skills or education (I did not finish^ high school), but we do have the old-' fashioned "can-do” attitude that a job -ANY job -- is better than none We learned these lessons by heeding the ad­ vice of the older generation My advice to others our age is to stop whining and listen to what those who have been there have to say. It could be valuable, and it might even give you some wonderful stories for your grandkids. - Open Ears in California Dear California: You and your wife have A great attitude, and your warning about buying on credit shows maturity and wisdom. The next letter is from another wise member of the younger generation: Dear Ann Landers: I’m writing in referenda to B.E. in Florida who thinks kids today warn to sun where it took the older generation 20 years to get. Well, let me tell you something. I’m a 19-ycar-old female student, and the response 1 have to that statement is this: The only way kids will have that point of view is if their parents raised them to believe it. I’ve been working since I was 14 years old. I’m now working 30 hours a week, plus going to school full-time. I work very hard in school. For what? To get one of those thousands of jobs that are accessible. I’m scared that I won’t be able to find a job, or support myself, or find a husband without AIDS, or even suy alive in a world where there is so much hatred and violence. I’m getting tired of hearing adults say we have it easy. We have a lot of fear growing up in the world today, and it sure as heU isnS easy. If people want things to change, the only place to start is al home by leaching children peace, love, respect and independence. ’’ BOY, Calob Bailey, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 6 at 5:04 p.m. to Renee and John Montes, Orangeville, weighing 5 lbs.. I3tt ozs. and 19U inches long. BOY, Zakary Allen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 6 at 9:42 a.m. to Charisma Young, I-aIre Odessa, weighing 6 lbs.. 12U ozs. and 2O!6 inches long. BOY, Jacob Ion Upright, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 6 at 11:37 p.m. to Jim and Cindy Upright, Vermontville, weighing 9 lbs. and 20 Vi inches long. GIRL, Harley Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 7 at 10:55 p.m. to Angela Schantz and Stan Ziny, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 12 ozs. and 20Vi inches long. March. Sunday morning service at Central United Methodist Church al 10:30 will have the children’s musical. “The (Real) Night Before Christmas." which will combine dialogue and several songs. Children have been rehearsing for several weeks on Wednesdays after school for this program. At 7 p.m. the annual Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held with, i message by the pastor, scripcure readings and anthems by the Chancel Choir. Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold its Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. The Congregational Church's candlelight service will be held on Sunday night Dec. 24. at 7 p.m. with the Rev Paul Mcrgener leading the service. He has previously served as interim pastor. Sunday at 6 p.m. is the time set for lighting the luminaries. Doubtless many will be lit even earlier in order to accomplish this (sometimes) chilling task in time for people to reach their chosen church services. Christmas vacation begins for Lakewood School children on Thursday. Dec. 21. Classes will resume on Jan 2. Retired Police Chief Glenn Desgranges has been confined to Blodgett Hospital since Thanksgiving with a heart condition. He has j been in 1CU with intravenous medication and is awaiting a heart transplant. Less than 13 percent of his heart is functioning. Because of the fiercely cold weather on Dec. 10. the high school band concert was cancelled. Then the junior high band concert on Dec. 13 was called off because of the freezing rain. However, the latter concert was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon. Dec. 16. Most of the bleachers on the north side of the gym were filled by the audience. The high school concert was held Sunday evening following the afternoon vocal music concert. Brian Sleeper and David McQueen are the band directors. • Mr. McQueen said that in his career he had directed about 400 concerts. Only three times did a concert have to be cancelled becauseri of bad weather. Two of them were in the previous week! Does this mean that Lake Odessa and surrounding communities which compose Lakewood district have worse weather than St. Ignace in the Upper Peninsula? The granddaughter of Opal Dodge of Lake Manor to newly engaged. She is Colleen McWhorter of Mulliken. Her fiance js Timothy Hermes of Lansing. She is .a Lakewood graduate, a graduate of Lamaag Community College and an a-ray technologist M Michigan Capital Medical Center al their Greenlawn campus Tim is a graduate of Lot­ ting Catholic Central and MSU. He is a sales representative for Medler Electric. They plan a May I* wedding in Grand Ledge. Her father is Carroll McWhener. Her mother. Delores, is recently deceased. The Reminder Heliday Office Hours & Early Headlines • CLOSED Dec. 23, 24 & 25 • CLOSED Dec. 30, 31, Jon. 1 All Display Advertising and News Articles must be In by 5 PM Wednesday, Dec. 20 for the Dec. 26 issue and 5 PM Wednesday, Dec. 27 for the Jan. 2 issue. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 21, 1995 — Page 9 The Hastings Banner for Dec. 18, 1929. 74th year. Number 34, carried the following article: A Christmas treat for the Uddtes: Mon day afternoon, Dec. 23. at the Strand two perforamnees. A Real Santa Claus will hand out presents. Two shows to be given free so all the kid­ dies may be accommodated. “The Strand theater is preparing a fine Christmas treat for the kiddies of this city and county. The dsU- has been fixed for Monday. Dec. 23. The various schools surrounding the city will distribute ticket, free to each kiddie. “This policy was adopted because it was thought the best way to handle large numbers and avoid duplication, as it is desirable to ac­ commodate everyone. "This time, thanks to the introduction of the talking pictures, there will be afforded the lit­ tle folks a real treat. Several short numbers of the talking variety will be shown, together with the usual comedy offerings, which al this time will also be in talking. There will also be two splendid musical arrangements on the Vitaphone. "Sama Claus will make his appearance in person at the Strand and assist in handing out the presents. The Strand has been assured the assistance of the P.T.A., who will assist in taking care of the little folk, also of the Boy Scouts, under the leadership of their new scout executive, Don Higgins. They will be on hand, so mothers need not be afraid to trust the little ones and arc assured that nothing can happen to them under such efficient care. “The make this Kiddies' Christmas the huge success it shoid be and can be. everyone must do his part. That is a very small pan of this program. All you are asked to do is to see that every child you know gets a chance to see this Christmas program. It is free for all of the kiddies. “At this writing, it would be very hard to tell just how many kiddies can come, so Manager Branch has arranged to have two shows, the first of which will start promptly at one o'clock and the second at three o’clock on Monday, Dec. 23. The merchants and businessmen of Hastings have generously contributed to this community affair. It will be •Me success if everyone sees to it that the kiddies get there. There is nothing lacking in the way of finance and the program is all anwged, "Those who haTfe (he fl.'atter mi charge have worked hard to try and spread good cheer and good will. They hope that every child may be reached and that he or she will be on hand io ‘witness these pei fot mances. “Surely it is not asking loo much of anyone io help get the kiddies to the Strand that day. If the teachers of the rural schools will phone er write Manager Ray Branch staling the ■umber of tickets that they need, he will glad ty bold them until the day of the show, or mail them to the teacher if preferred. “Once again, will everyone please do his part and get 'he kiddies to the Strand to enjoy vhe ChrisLras program. Monday. Dec. 23! “Manager Ray Branch deserves a great deal of credit for what he has done in the past and is doing this year to give the kiddies of dm city and vicinity a real treat for Christmas The fine Christmas tree he has prepared, the giving of the facilities of the Strand, the screening of the pictures and the excellent entertainments consisting of "an adventure in good will" and will contribute to Main Street Hastings, circa 1950, looking west, showing the Barry Theater. Hastings Main Street, circa late 1930s, looking west, showing the Strand Theater and the Hotel Hastings. the happiness of the children of this city in a way that all must appieciate . " The Dec. 25, 1929, Hastings Banner car­ ried the following description of that Christmas party as follows: The Kiddies had big time Monday: Over 950 were delightfully entertained that afternoon at Strand. Businessmen gave generous aid to project. Manager Ray Branch planned and car­ ried through a fine treat for the kiddies. "That the kiddies of this city and those in the vicinity of Hastings who could get here, appreciaed the fine Christmas treat given at the Strand theater, under the supervision of Manager Ray Branch, was evidenced by the fact that fully 950 of them were on hand Mon­ day afternoon at the two performances given for their benefit at that popular playhouse. “In putting on this Christmas treat, fine co­ operation was given Manager Branch by the merchants and businessmen of the city. Not only was each kiddie given a chance to see the delightful play, or rather series of plays, which Manager Branch had selected for them, but they also were each given a package of candy soJhc day for them was a very happy one. :■* “While the merchants and businessmen of this city were generous in aid of the project, the brunt of the work fell on Manager Ray Branch, as well as a large share of the ex­ pense. The plays were given free. That meant that the use of the theater, with all its fine ac­ cessories and equipment, as well as the work of its employees, were donated to give the kiddies a happy time. “Anyone who can figure what it would mean to pay the admission for 950 kiddies for a high-priced and worthwhile talkie can understand something of what Manager Branch did for the kiddies of this city and vicinity, who were able to get to the Strand Monday afternoon. “Unquestionably there would have been several hundred more kiddies if the crossroads leading to the various schoolhouses had been open so that traffic could move over them; but only the main trunk lines and the county roads were open and not all of the latter. All those who did Ray Branch, 1949. (Banner Photo). come were delighted with the entertain, iient. “Manager Branch appreciated the help of the 20 or more Boy Scout^^ho acted as.his aides in looking after the welfare of the children, seeing that no accident or mishap could befall any one of them. Mr. Branch had laid his plans well. That the scouts carried them out perfectly was proven by the fact that there were no mishaps whatever. All the little folks went in and passed out of the theater, had the time of their lives and not one accident marred the occasion. Manager Branch asks us to express his great appreciation of the co-operation of the businessmen of Hastings, also the Boy Scouts and all who assisted in making such a happy time for the kiddies Monday afternoon." Ray Branch started in show business in 1904, assistant property man for stage pro­ ductions, then he became property man. stage carpenter, fly man. theater treasurer and assistant manager. In 1908, he became a film exchange shipp­ ing clerk. In 1911. Mr. Branch became a theater manager and branch manager. He owned a theater equipment house in Detroit in 1917 and in 1923 went to First National Pic- fTPAND THEATRJF Haatinp. Michigan • Telephone* 2244-2352 lHL— AIlllY TII EAT 11JH-jf 11 sating*. Michigan B mOG>AM FOB WttK OF DEC* TT^/ J £ SUNDAY. MONDAY. DECEMBER 11. H OUR BEAUTIFUL NEW POPULAR PRICED THEATKE PIGSKIN PARADE” OrcMtanal bpetlil RhowSnr* in Mid-Week’ Prices Alvan ADULTS 13c Onr Qanr C»mrdy — •’BORED OF EDUCATION" Nrw» EvenU CUlLDREN Itc BARGAIN MATINEE BUNDAY I M AND 3 90 P. M. FOR ADULTS. PRICE* AT ALL OTHER PERFORMANCES OF i Michigan, which made it difficult to schedule films to show. More than 200 theaters in Michigan were closed by March 21 of that year. Some of the theater owners were having films flown in from other states on special planes. Ray Branch asked for understanding, ex­ plaining that here in Hastings he would be showing what he could get. Short subjects and features were very hard to get, so the shows varied in length and content and often did not follow the advertised schedules. The strike lasted for several weeks until the two unions could agree under the direction of federal mediation. In the Dec. 18, 1929, Hastings Banner there was another program notice from the Strand, which read as follows: Strand will put on a unique performance: To Mtt a fine program of ‘ Talkies’: New Year’s Eve — reserve seats now. “Not to be outdone by the other theaters, the Strand is going to stage a midnight show on New Year's Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31. That theater will be open to patrons at 11 o'clock p.m. “For this occasion the form of entertain­ ment will not be disclosed at the present time; but Manager Branch gives assurance that all who go will get as much value for the amount of spent right here at the Strand as they could possibly get anywhere else. This would only be because of the fact that the Strand has a Vitaphone to assist with the presentation. “The Strand now has seats oo sale for this show and every seat will be reserved, assuring all purchasers that they will be able to see it. It will be a treat for those who enjoy good, wholesome entertainment and a chance to watch the old year out and usher in the new. "Admission will be 50 cents for each seat. Out-of-town patrons should reserve seats ear­ ly. Reservations that are not accompanied by a deposit will not be held after Dec. 28, as there will no doubt be a great demand for seats at the last minute The capacity of thp Strand is limited. Watch the announcements in the Banner " Ray Branch sold the theaters on Feb. 19, 1959 to Clayton Bennett of Grand Rapids and Gordon Bennett took over the management of the theaters. An era had ended and a new one had begun, and that is another story. Ray Branch was born in Gaylord on Feb. 11,1889. the son of Jessie and Emma Weaver Branch. He lived to the age of of 81, dying on April 29. 1970. Atm Branch continued to own and manage the Hotel Hastings until 1972, when she sold it. She had catered many dinners for organiza­ tions and social events in Hastings. She was bom in Georgetown TownJup, Kent County on Oct. 28, 1893, the daughter of Henry and Antje VanderDerWal. She died Nov. 18, 1973. The Branches patented three sons. Raymood, Robert and Richard. Ray and Ann Branch made many contribu­ tions to Hastings. Both of them contributed many hours of pleasure and entertainment to the people of Barry County. There are still many people who can remember the lun­ cheons served in the Hotel dining room and many a child in Hastings can remember spen­ ding a Saturday afternoon in the warm, dark theater watching movies and cartoons times over. Sources: Archives of the Hastings Banner; Barry County Records. County Clerk. Hastings. Hastings Banners from the Collec­ tion of Don Hughes, Hastings; Hastings City Library Archives. LEGAL NOTICES For your insurant <■ < all Spacial MooUuk BAitVY TOWMSiriP SUNDAY. MONDAY. DECEMBER 1J. 14 *1 £3 lures as a salesman. He married Anna VanDerWal in Grand Rapids on Aug. 4. 1924. They lived in Charlotte until they purchased the business and he became owner and operator of the Strand Theatre in Hastings in 1925 and the Barry Theatre in 1935. They also had an interest in the Hastings Hotel Corporation, which Anna managed from 1948 until 1972. The Hotel Hastings Dining Room became famous for its good food and particularly for its lemon pie. The annual Christmas at the Strand became the highlight for many Barry County youngsters. The teachers and parents brought them in by the carload. The schools as they consolidated and had buses, bused them in to the shows. The Barry Theatre was included in the program and it continued to grow. It was often the program was the only moving pic­ tures that many of the children ever got to see. These were the depression years and money for entertainment was not a high priority for many families. In 1931, there were 1,450 children in atten­ dance and 725 pounds of candy was distribued by Santa Claus. In 1933, 1,565 children were recorded as attending and in 1934 the numbers went to over 2,000. Auxiliary Unit No. 45, U.wrence J. Bauer American Legion Post, recorded in their minutes that they help to pack the boxes of candy and wrap hundreds of coloring books with boxes of four Crayolas for Santa to pass out to the children. And they were just one of the organizations in the city who helped with this. Money to purchase the candy which was packed in 3“x4“ boxes, and contained a can­ dy cane, ribbon candy, pillow hard candies, with designs in the center, and many peanuts also were packed by the various organizations of the city. The Hastings Banner of Dec. 12, 1936, car­ ried a notice of the 12th annual free party at 4k theater, stating that due to the opening of the Barry Theater a larger number would be able to attend. This party was scheduled for Thursday afternoon, Dec. 24. This program began at the time of the “great depression." Motion pictures were beginning to talk and nationwide in 1930 it was estimated that 100,000,000 people at­ tended movies during that year. Admission was 35 cents for adults and 10 cents for children On Saturday afternoon popcorn was free. Often there were two features, a news reel, a cartoon or comedy, or a western which continued from week to week. For a small amount of money, often hard to come by. however, one could spend several hours shut off from the sadness of the real world. Movies became an important part of American culture during those years. Even into the 1950s, an afternoon of movies and free popcorn could be purchased for 25 cents at the Strend or the Barry theaters World War 11 became a reality in 1941. Ra­ tioning began. Sugar was rationed, gasoline and tires were rationed and other commodities were difficult to obtain. Many of the men of the community were away, either in the war or working in the war plants. The Strand Christmas programs also were curtailed by the effects of the war. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, 4-H Clubs were organized in nearly every country school. Distribution of the Christmas program tickets and providing transportation for the show became part of the 4-H responsibilities. In 1946. there was a film exchange strike in Farmers Insurance Group BARGAIN NIGHT—TUESDAY. DECEMBER 15 Sion Laurel end Oliver Hardy in "OUR RELATIONS Harald Hatt and hi> Orrhealra. America Scries—“Odd OerupaUons* Children 10 CtnU Ad<du U Cenu WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 16, 17 Ks 3 "WALKING ON AIR EAVE COUPONS — Na Coupon* Will • P. M. On Monday WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 16. 17 Victor McLoglen In Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. Board members protont: W. Wooer. D. Herbert. A. Lawrence. J. Wooer. L. Bromley absent. D. Perry present os Deputy Clerk. 1 guest. W. Wooer read L. Bromley s resignation os Clerk with sincere regrets effective 12-1-95. 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Bid proposals are to be submitted to the Superintendent’s Office, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046 by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 3, 1996. For a list of specifications, please call 623-9246. Bids will be opened at 3:15 p.m. January 3, 1996. Show Bill from the Dec. 10, 1936, Hastings Banner I Call a Farmers Agent for auto, fife, fire, commercial, boat insurance. GARY BEGG, LUTCF AgMt GARY BEGG AGENCY Auto. Home, Life. Commercial 126 S �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 21, 1995 Christmas creativity abounds , at Pennock Hospital An oki-fashioned Christmas scene with some historical touches of Hastings and a modem dash of Forrest Gump captured best overall honors for the Operating Room staff in Pennock Hospital's annual departmental Christmas Greeting Contest. Ruth Bohn is pictured holding the winning entry she painted with acrylics. Pat Vaughn shows the Administration's winning entry for the best depicted traditional Christmas theme. 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In the business of selling intangibles Expecting you to spend 90% of your time prospecting or calling on friends or family. If you desire to be "part of" what "we are" your inquiries are welcome. Please respond by phone 1-900-966-6664 and ask for Mr. Stafford to further explore the possibilities and benefits of becoming part of the Buriingame sales and marketing team. The Emergency Department at Pennock earned 'best verse* honors with its^ ‘Danny the Snowman" entry, with a humorous approach to the ups and downs ol Pennock's expansion plans. Holding the greeting are Carolyn Wastra (left) and Diane LaBin 3 H NOTICES PUMJO^IONN^riCC Hie No. 95-21791-SE Estate of HAROLD L. JOHNSON, DECEASED. Social Security No. *6-1^43*0 TO AU INTERESTED PStSOHS. Your intoreet In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On January 10. It* at 9:» a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan. L < ■ ■ U— m l - 4 rL.— t-.u— —J m S . _ oe<orw woe,, kkrwtu r>. yiW". ^uage or r > wWTw, o L 1 111 — L —U __ ,4 - - .-i^l - « | wig wriii oe rmea me pen>mm■ or rvorme i. Wilson requesting that Narine I. Wlleon bo ap­ pointed personal raprweontattve of the estate of Harold L. Johnson, Deceased, who lived at 215 S. ,4------ H.JJ.„rH ss» -S-1 - - 4 --J-- Jl. J ww^rrrgon vm m. wno area December 17, 1995. It ateo Is requested that the This is a close-up photo d the best overall greeting, submitted by the Operating Floom staff at Pennock Hospital. The scene includes the former Hastings Hotel, a depiction of The Cinema and Presbyterian Church. Forrest Gump is silting on the park bench looking over the city. ^Hastings (Uity Sank Sift aid sound sinct 1886 Adjourned mooting at 8:45 p.m. Wilma Daniels. Clerk Attested to by: David Kaiser. Supervisor Mommy & Daddy, What will you give me’ The holidays are almost here. Toys, and games, and playthings as you do every year? Yes! For the magic of Toyland is a part of Yuletide lore, to gladden the heart of any child, but I hope you’ll give me more. (12/21) The Radiology Department at Pennock won most original honors in the greeting.' contest with a painting of St. Nicholas by Sue Gertinger (left) and a verse that ' included last names of department employees by Terry Smith „. Tony Frith holds Information which won Services winning _ greeting, _ honors as the most humorous. The computer graphics card Rudolph the Red Nosed working at a computer and tells that now guides the sleigh through Internet. The card was O nose_so_bright. com. Please give me more patience; a more sympathetic ear, a little more time for laughter; or tenderly dry my tears. Please take the time to teach me the joy of doing some task, and try to find time to answer more of the questions I ask. Time to read books together and take long walks in the sun. Time for a bedtime story after the day is done. I hope that you will give these, weaving a closer tie, knitting our lives together with gifts that money can't buy. ( rrpnmcd fro’n 'UttIf Toa Ntul'. luvnia) Barry County Child Abuse Council Christmas Eve Services at the... Presbyterian Church Broadway at Center Street in Hastings 7:00 p.m. Church Family Candlelight Service with favorite Scripture reading*, carob and a drama “The Lrttie Drummer Boy" 11:00 p.m. Candelight Serrice ’; - wrth the Cantata. “Gloria" by the Chancel Choir You an cordially invited to attend these services and celebrate the Birth of Christ with us! I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 21, 1995 — Page 11 Hastings band students recognized for I and II division ratings On Saturday, many band students participated in a Solo and Ensemble Festival held in Caledonia. The Hastings Middle School students rated on a scale of I to 5. representing excellent to poor performances. Receiving a first division rating representing an excellent performance are (front row. from left) Jill Dimond. Matt Qergen, Randy Sciba. Heidi Schmidt. Mary Craven. Kelli Zerbel. Shauna Woody. Amber Wilde, (second row) Josh Doe. Margaret Rages, Katie Golnek. Steve Flohr, Taylor Wisner, Dianelle Swift, Karey Schlachter, (third row) Danielle Bowman. Heather Girrbach, Derek Brookmeyer and Michelle Griggs. Absent from the photo is Sarah Penrod Representing a good performance and receiving Second Division ratings were Caleb Bolthouse. Andrew Satie, Rick Wank. Shawn Hil, Rissa Carr. Mark Lockwood. Stevie Flohr. Joe Marten, (second row) Sara Williams. Lindsey Hill. Sara Hammond. Jill Dimond. Michael Swainsion. Heather Rose. Jennifer Guidet, (third row) Jon Katje. Gina Lear. Nicole Richardson. Mary Wright, Courtney Sinclair and Sarah Gregory. Jon Sciba is missing from the photo. Despite test results, Middleville water safe by Mandy Habd Staff Writer Village officials say that despite recent state testing results, residents can be assured that Middleville's wafer is free of bacteriological contamination. Michigan Health Department official Bruce Watkins said every village the size of Mid­ dleville is required to have tests done twice a month on its datnbution systems that that cany waler io individual homes. He said the the test was positive, the village On Oct. 5. its monthly routine testing came out positive ior regular coliform bacteria, but negative for bacteria containing dangerous organisims. Three repeal samples were taken Oct. 12 which all came hack negative The second routine sample in October came out positive again, which led Health Depart­ ment officials to believe that the village had of time » look into a course of action. which came out positive and two negative. as the first test and two others within five ser­ vice connections (water connections to each individual home or business), upstream and Resides retesting for coliform, this lest also of coliform called fecal and E. coli if the te- CWatkins said coliform bacteria is not Coliform is used as an indicator organism, he saiu. if there is no coliform in a water system, there is a very good chance that there The Health Department decided that the problem, which they said was not serious, could be solved by chlorinating the water "We decided there were enough positive Legal Notices Foid ouHtoMinf bilk MchordC. Thomoa Supervisor (12/21) All board members present (12/21) results io cause the village to do something." he said. "We decided we could deal with the problem through chlorination because it is not Watkins said though the water did not con­ tain fecal or E. coli bacteria, the repetitous positive results was a sign that non-dangerous coliform bacteria was present, which made them decide to start chlorination Oct. 20. They chlorinated and flushed the water (hrough the distribution system and opened fire hydrants to get rid of the non-chlorinaied water. Watkins said he and a colleague met with village officials for a routine visit Oct. 23 and told them they would need two sets of con- sccutivc negative lest results before they could stop chlorination. He added that the village reacted quickly and did what they suggested. After the water had been chlorinated, a follow-up sample was taken Oct. 24 at the normal testing locations, which are a garage and a homeowner’s land. The test was negative. Fore/ Purchase the American Lung Association* of Michigan's 1996 Golf Privilege Card*. For $30 your favorite golfer can enjoyfree greens fees at some of Michigan's finest golf courses. For more information, call (800) LUNG-USA �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 21, 1995 Come to think of it... bv Jim Jensen Sports writer remembers individuals at Christmas Since Christinas is the time of giving and because there arc so many people on my Christmas list and so little funds to buy them all presents, here is my special gift list for 1995. I know that another sports legend also does a similar thing in a West Michigan newspaper, but 1 am sure that my list will have its own uniqueness and importance. So here it is... Mitch Albom: a season free of Major League Baseball and one more sports writers award. Royal Ballard: a Christmas filled with peace, happiness and people just as nice as you. Bo and Bobby: bird treats and a happy song that lasts throughout the day. Peg Boucher: a way to communicate with certain officials. Ed Deane a way to keep the Browns in Cleveland. Jennie Doyle and Tracy Schondelmayer: a copy of that photo I owe ya. Scott Haas: a spot on the All-State football team in 1996. Rob Heethius: a state football championship in 1996. Florence Howe: an afternoon of card playing (just don’t beat me too bad). Carroll Jensen: A round of golf with Arnold Palmer in Augusta. Ga. Jeff Johnson: an invitation to play in the U.S. Open and a few of my favorite Baywatch tapes. Tim Johnston: a full-time membership to speak in our Public Opinion piece. Matt MacKenzie: plenty of publicity. Jim McCurdy: a Heisman for Ron Rowlus and a ticket to th* NCAA hockey championship, which the Broncos will win. Jeff McElwee: a big 1996 sports season for those Allegan Tigers. Jennifer Mitchell: how about a volleyball scholarship to help bring back that once proud WMU program. Kathryn Murphy; a spot on the 1996 U.S. track team or at least a scholarship to run for...? the WMU cross axmuy program. Sarah Parbel: continued greatness in life and on its courses. Jerry Reese: Another 100-point game for your Lions and a congratulatory phone call afterwards from Bob Knight. Kellie Rowland: another trip to the state volleyball finals and a few good photos in the newspaper to show for it Todd Schulz: the br.akfast at Denny's 1 still owe you plus a vacation in Mt. Pleasant. Larry Seger: 500 more Trojan tennis wins and a run at state next fall. Lujean Smith: a few more phone calls and diabetic checkups. John Sod er man: membership in the MHSAA coaches Hall of Fame. Dave Young: Breakfast with the Beatles, or should I say the three that are still here. Buzz Youngs: a front seat at all the area’s big basketball games. Ed Youngs: a full-ride to play for the Michigan Wolverines Western Michigan University: an athletic director who can properly handle money and win championships. •Gordon Garlock. of Lake Odessa, passed along some information on the Lakewood football team that went 9-0 in 1919. That gridder team, coached by Ervin Howard, scored 380 points. That team beat two Grand Rapids area reserve elevens and a squad that included six members of the Grand Rapids Junior College team. Also included on the list of 16 Michigan High School Athletic Association undefeated teams was the 1950 Caledonia team coached by Thornton Auwater. The Fighting Scots rolled up 243-0 margin in eight contests, capped by a 73-0 rout of Hopkins in the season ending game. •Well one week to go and Wayne Fontes still has life. Not to get too eager, but I do feel the Lions have a shot in the playoffs Still, it's not as safe of a bet as the Red Wings are in winning Lord Stanlev's Cup in 1996. With the league s best offense, a solid defense and hottest goalie in the NHL how can the Wings not drink from the Cup? •We've been doing real well on receiving information on basketball and wrestling, but 1 would still like io sec more news coming on the local high school volleyball teams. The pbooi numl^r at the Banner is 94Sr ‘ 9554 and the voice mail number (after business hours) is 948-8700. Merry Christmas and well talk to you soon. Panthers in search of shooting touch Led by Mike Holmes' 23 points in the first three quarters, the Otsego Bulldogs beat the Delton-Kellogg Panthers 66-47 Tuesday light in ncn-conference varsity basketball action. Holmes, a three-ye ar player on varsity, was the offensive key for the Bulldogs, scoring early and exmung the game before the stan of the fourth quarter. Otsego made 22-of-43 shots including six •hree-pointcrs from the Field, while DeltonKellogg connected on 16-of-40. "They (Otsego) did a much better job defensively than we did." Del ton-Kellogg Coach Jim Hogoboom said. “We forced some things." Jesse Young led the Panthers with nine points. Ryan Vliek and Karl Norton each added seven points. Otsego outscored De I ton-Ke Hogg 11-2 in the Final two and a half minutes of the first half to go from four points up to 13 points. "We were really struggling with the bail." Hogoboom said. Delton-Kellogg had a tough time of it as well last Friday, losing to Pennfield 52-47. Scott Haar and Tyler Jansen led the Panthers with 11 points and Norton added eight points. Pennfield. which outscored DeltonKellogg 14-6 in the third quarter, did a good job of controlling the game's pace and forced the Panthers into 13 turnovers. "They (Pennfield) just did a better job of dictating the tempo." Hogoboom said. "There were tunes when things got very sloppy" Still. Delton-Kellogg did not give up and trailed 40-36 with 4:43 to play in the game Haas, with a three-pointer, and Norton with five straight points sparked Delton's play in the Final eight minutes. Delton-Kellogg is now 1-4 overall and 1-3 in the KVA. The Panthers will play Friday at Kalamazoo Christian. JV basketball team wins league opener Hastings' junior varsity basketball team went to 2-0 in league play last Friday with a 71-62 win over Hudsonville. The Saxons (2-2 overall) led the Eagles 58-42 entering the fourth quarter Darnell Day scored 31 points to lead Hastings, while Ed Van Der Mn|rn talite 12 points. Van Der Molen was 2-of-3 on his three-point shots. Adam Gee grabbed Five rebounds and Day had four caroms. Evan Winkler and Van Der Molen each had three assists and Mike Sulcer made three c’eals. When you need to say 'WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information...a subscription to The HASTINGS BANNER • Call 945-9554 Seniors leadership lifts Lions to triumph After Pennfield closed the gap to just six points (59-53) in the fourth quarter, it may be hard for any Maple Valley fans to remember what their Lions accomplished back the first quarter. But Maple Valley Coach Jerry Reese 4:28 left in the third quarter and a Hopkins steal and ensuing basket sent the Lions* lead to 11 (53-42) 28 seconds later. Hopkins blocked a shot and Tobias adoed an easy field easy to make the score 57-44 with 2:40 remaining in the third quarter. Pennfield scored the first four points in the fourth quarter, but a Hopkins triple propelled that lead back up to nine (62-53) with 6:55 left in the contest. Moore later added a field goal and a free throw to put the home tram up 10 (67-57) late in the waning minutes. ■ : ; ” certainly did. “Our kids got down; we only hit one of our first seven shots.** Reese said. “We showed a lot of poise and played some very hard defense. Our quick steals led to baskets.** That golden effort led to 14 first-half steals and an important 79-68 Maple Valley victory. With the win. the Lions go to 3-1 overall and more importantly 1-0 in league action. Pennfield actually led 11-2 in the first quarter before Maple Valley rallied to take a 19-17 advantage. It was the Lions* defensive pressure which led to many late Panther turnovers in those first eight minutes. Seniors Wayne Moore and Scott Heybocr topped Maple Valley in points with 19 and 17 markers, respectively. “We’re playing better now and that's due to our senior leadership." Reese said. 'Those two guys have been our leading scorers on varsity the last two years." Reese said. We expea it out of them this year." Pennfield was still hanging around in the fourth quarter and trailed 59-53 at the start of the final eight minutes. “We definitely needed to get something done there,** Reese said of the fourth quarter. “We simply wanted to spread it out a little bit and get into a free throw situation.” Even after Moore’s and Heyboer's points. Maple Valley had plenty of offense. Fellow seniors Brian Hopkins and Aaron Tobias (allied 15 and 10 points apiece Nine Lions scored points, but what really helped was the other slats. Tobias grabbed 16 rebounds. Hopkins had seven steals and Adam Thayer dished out four assists. Tt*a a nice thing, we have so many guys who can step it up on different nights,” Reese said. “I’*s just a lot of fun." A Tobias dunk put the Lions up 38-39 with 1:36 to play in the half. Maple Valley led by four points (38-34) at the break. Moore drilled a three-pointer to increase the advantage tOAine points (51-42) with Maple Valley's Aaron Tobias drives past the Pennfield defense in Tuesday’s varsity basketban game. • Panthers win three times on the mats ' niq ill ►'K. nut The Panther varsity g rappiers were very convincing last Saturday. Delton-Kellogg beat three opponents and did so in convincing fashions. Coach Aaron Tabor's team defeated Grand Haven 42-26. Forest Hills 48-25 and Zeeland 36-29. John Hicks (112). Garrett Stampfler (119), Nick Hannar (125). Joe Daniels (130), Rob Isom (140), Rob Tack (145). James Vickery (171) and James Sibbersen (275) were the Panther winners in the Grand Haven match. Hicks. Hannar, Daniels, Tack and Vickery all won by pins with Daniels* the fastest in 1:09. Isom and Sibbersen both won on decisions, while Garrett Stampfler drew a forfeit. In the battle with Forest Hills, John Hicks, Garrett Stampfler, Daniels, Isom. Tack. Chris Dionne (160). Vickery. Phil Schallhom (215) and Sibbersen all won. Hicks, Dionne and Sibbersen pinned their opponents in one minute, while Isom did them twenty seconds better with a 40-second pin. Tack took his match on an injury default The match with Zeeland was the closest of the day, with the Panthers coming up seven points ahead. John Hicks. Hannar. Jason Stampfler, Isom, CJ. Hicks (160), Vickery Sibbersen and John Hannekow (275) Saxons make steps toward improving The vanity Saxon eagers made a step in the right direction during a 62-52 loss to Hudsonville Ian Friday The wore was 29-22 Hudsonville al the half and 45-42 after three quarters. Fred Jiles led Harting;' scorers with 15 points. Jiles also dished out seven assists Jim Robbe tallied 11 points, also for the Saxons. "It was our best game by tar (and): a step in the right direction." Hastings Coach Don Schils said. On Tuesday night, the Saxons (ell to Wyoming Park 66-52 oo the road. *1 wu pleased with some of our basketball, but then we got back into some of our bad habits. We need to put four quarters together." Robbe was Hastings' top scorer with 14 points. He also got some help from Kyle Pohja. who tallied 12 points, and Jasor. Fuller, who added 10 points. , The Saxons did a solid job oo the boards and outrebounded Wyoming Park in that. category . Hastings led 16-13 after one quarter, but trailed 28-27 at the half. Wyoming Park built Its lead up to 11 points (42-31) entering the fourth quarter. u -f prevailed for Delton-Kellogg Zeeland led 29-27 before Sibbersen s 6-5 decision at 215 put Delton-Kellogg in front 30-29. At 275. Hannekow drew a forfeit providing the Panthen with the final points. Tabor s crew managed just three pins versus Zeeland with John Hicks (3:00) Isom (5:20) and Vickery (3:30) doing the honors. Delton-Kellogg will next wrestle at the Northview Invitational on Dec. 28. Nystrom wins title at Hart tournament Ten of Hastings wrestlers traveled to Hart last Saturday to take pan in a junior varsity tournament. The tournament was for freshman, sophomore and first-year wrestlers. Hastings had one first place Finisher and (Mie who Finished third. Michael Nystrom won the 125-pound category with a 3-0 record that included three pins. Mike Pursell wrestled at 160 pounds and ended up third. Pursell finished 3-1 and also had three pins Coach Larry Melendy said the team "showed improvement over their last outing." Hastings' center Jay Bolthouse sets to shoot between the Forest Hills Central defense in last weeks O.K. White battle at Hastings High. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 21, 1995 — Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Senior Citizens Nssh 36-24; Kuempel 35-23; Woodmansee 3451-2555. Colvin 34-26; Otis 3255-2755; Jesick 32-28; Brodock 3155-2855; Snyder 30-30; Beckwith 30-30; Friend 29-31; Dowding 29-21; Moucoulis (M.U.) 2855-2755; Brewer (M.U.) 27-29; Hall 26-34; Schlachter 23-37; Richardson 22-38 IzulJe. Good Games and Series —B. Johnson 166430; S. Sebastian 217-356; G. Potter 153-403; R. Kuempel 152; D. Green­ field 179478; L. Johnson 174435; J. Richardson 174461; M. Matson 193431; R. Kntko 184416; G. Otis 188471; D. Brewer 167432; B Hathaway 173476; L Lehman 133-392; K. Colvin 165469 Mem Good Games aad Series - R. Sehlachter 188480. C. Allman 144; B. Terry 220-539; D. Mason 156428; R Nash 198-513; A Brewer 182447; H Hawkins 143; C. Haywood 203; D. Dowding 162; F. Coivin 168450; L. Markley 145; J. Beckwith 161441; 1. Mercer 171436. Recreation Bowling 13 Barry Automotive 36; Harder-Warner 34.3; Carlton Center Excavating and Woodland Boys 31; Fairchilds and Cross* Country Homes 30 and Freeport Elevator 28. Good Games aad Series - J Jacobs 518; D. Lambert 200-518; T. Westbrook 248-601; B Redman 202; B Buehler 219; G. Yoder 534; J. Buehler 505; E Olsen 548. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 40-20; Varney's Scabies 3355-2455; Misfits 34-26; Eye and Em Specialists 31-29: Nashville Chiropractic 30-30; Hair Care Center 28-32; Mace's Ph. 2755-2254; Valley Realty 2634; Lifestyles 2454-3554; H 4 S Machine 23V4-37M;. High Games and Se.ies - D Keller 169478; M. SNow 177465; B Hester)) 179431. R Kuempel 168448; D Seeber 161443: S. VanCampen 158437; M. Brim­ mer 163430; W Purchts 146-394; A Rose 175443; B Estep 145403; J. Kasinsky 170446: C. Shllenbarger 130-363; R. Reschard 145-399; S. Sebastian 200; G. Olis 174; B. Wilson 156; D. Bums 165; B. Hawhaway 176; M. Haywood 86; L. Elliston 322; C. Bishop 431. Bowierettes Bennett Industries 38-18; Kent OU 32-24; Dorothy's Hair Styling 29-27; Hecker In surarice 29-27; Carton Center Excavating 2630; D.J. Electric 1442. Geod Games and Series - B Schultz 144-396: L. Dawe 169465; E. Vanasse 187; J. Hamilton 217-555; N. Potter 164; S. Dunham 161; J. McMillen 192484; E. Ulrich 217-517; B. Hathaway 182-506; N Goggins 159447; T. Redman 153-394; J. Gardner 147; J. Pettengill 151; J Elliston 156; J Decker 192-526; L Elliston 195-564: M Gather 181; R. Murphy 159451; K. Fowler HO. -g —■ •» — —- — Friday Nite Moose Mixed Get Lucky's 4454-1554; 9 and a Wiggle 39-21; Working On It 35-25; Three Ponies 34-26; Heads Out 33-27; Middle Lakers 3254-3754; Sears Service 32-28; Big O's 3154-2854; Four Stars 31-29; Keglers 29-31; Rocky Four 29-31; Gdlons 28-32; Rusty Four 2634; Odd Balls 25-35; Late Comers 2454-3554; Four R's 24-36; Gutter Dusters 21-39; Ten Pins 21-39 High Game and Series Men — J. Barnum 269-632; R. Robbins 244-616; S. Peabody 244-597; M McKee 242-583: B Ripley206569. R Roush 199-526; W Brodock 219-589. J. Service 223-532; M. Lydy 170; D. Tinkler 170 High Game and Series Women - M Garter 192-553; S. VanDenburg 189-552; K. Becker 189-511; D. Service 182494; S. Hildenbrand 177464; M. Sears 172; S Smith 154. Thursday A.M. Hummers 3914-2015; Question Marks 37-23: Hastings Bowl 3255-2714; Bosleys 3114-2814; Lucky Shots 31-29; Le Herves 31-29; Varneys 31-29; Leftovers 2614-2914; Valley Realty 25-31. Good Games and Series — S Sebastian 200-538; K. Thomason 189-506; F Ruthruff 204-500; P. Fisher 169481; J. McKcough 178475; I. Ruthruff 169469; S Lambert 194450; D. Olmsted 177450; N Totcn 161447. O. Gillons 146432; D. Collier 152-398; S Salazar 138-375; C Stuart 158; 3. Mogg 147; B. Estep 145; B Sexton 124; J. Pfcer 122. Monday Mixers . Girrbechs 39-17; Hartzler Tours 34-22; Babes and Bats 3214-2314; Hastings Bowl 31-25; Soulhshore Salon 30-26; Three Ponies 29-27; T.M. Lassies 2714-2814. Mr. Bruce's 27-29; Kelley's Kcg'ers 27-29; Michclob 23-33; Rowdy Girl 21-35; Deweys Auto 0-41. High Games - K. Keeler 214; H. Hewitt 187; D. Davenport 187; V. Carr 183: M. Kill 175; F. Girrbach 173; P. Hemngton 169; K Winnick 165. D James 163: R Pitts 156; R Bennett 151; D. Burns 151. High Series - K Keeler 565; S Vanden­ targ 538: H Hewitt 531; J McMillon 508; M. Kill 459; K. Winnick 450 Sunder Night Mixed B.S.ers 4154-1414; Really Rottens 41-19; Alley Cats 38-22; Thunder Alley 37-23; Holey Rollers 34-22; Dieherds 33-27; Rebels 33-27; Misfits 3114-2854; Short N Sweet 31-29; Rednecks 29-31; Beginners 2654-3354; Fearsome 4 2634; Load Hogs 25-35; Tasmaniac's 2454-3554; Get Along Gang 2632; Freeman's 23-33; Friends 19-41; Dynamites 18-42. Womens High Games and Series - D Snyder 198-547; K Sutfin 188-493; V. Miller 167-447; S Craven 166-433; M Westbrook 165-427; B James 167-377; M Snyder 197. D. Kelley 189; K. Becker 183; D Lambeth 167; T. Huey 163; M Bnggs 163; D Krallman 159; D. Smith 152; R Hause 144. A Hubbell 143 Mens High Games and Series — C VanHouten 212-607. B Rentz 231-603; J Barnum 213-603; S. Sanborn 248-573; J. Davis 200-489; C Armstrong 185-484; D Seeber 168470; K. Busbee 209; R Bowman 199. B. Drayton 199: R Swift 190; R. Craven 183. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 47-17; Pin Seekers 45-19; Advanced Commercial Printing 41-27; Hastings Bowlers 38-26; Lockshop 33-31; Viking 30-34; Lammo's Clowns 28-36; Neigh­ bors 25-39; Black Sheep 21-43; Bye 12-52. Mens High Games & Series L. Burch 187; K. Mayhew 181; P. Scobey 231-596; K. Keller 173; R. Reed 219; B. John­ son 215-514. Womens High Games & Series D. McCole 199; D. Sample 133. Saxons claim first at Wyoming Park h wu a banner day for the Hastings' wrestlers last Saturday. First the Saxons won the nine-leant Wyoming Park Invitational beating the host school by 22 1/2 points Hutings finished with 215 1/2 points, while Wyoming Park wu second with 193 points. The Saxons in that team victory woo six weight classes. Hutings' champions were Craig Bowen. Chris Allen. Man Mackenzie. Kevin Morgan. Joo Olmsied and Tim Easey. MacKenzie wu selected the tournament's Most Valuable Wrestler. He spend three minutes on the nut during his three wins at 160 pounds on Saturday. Bowen wu 3-0 with three pins at 135. Allen 3-0 with two pins al 145. Morgan 3-0 at 172. Olmsted 4-0 with three pins at 189 and Easey was 3-0 with two pins at 215. "We had another very successful day oo the-mats." Hastinex Cnach Dave Furrow said. "Our wrestlers came through with a very strong showing, for which 1 was extremely pleased." And that success couldn't have come at a better time than now. Hutings opens its league season today with a dual versus Forest Hills Central. "The wrestlers seem to be coming together u a team more, which can only improve our performances in the future." Furrow said. Basketball SCORES C League W-L Union Bank......................................................... 2-0 JDi...........................................................a...........2-0 Carpenter Plumbing.......................................... 1-1 Riverbend............................................................. 1-2 Ag Boys................................................................0-3 B Minor Motor Honey..................................................... -2-0 Hastings Drill Team.......................................... 1-0 Richies Coffee Shop......................................... 0-1 Grandmas Green Tree..................................... 0-1 Bibs...................................................................... 0-2 BMRjor Blair Landscaping............................................. 3-0 Peterson*............................................................. 2-0 Lakewood Merchants...................................... 2-0 Hastings Merchants..........................................2-1 Mainstreet Savings Bank................................. 1-2 Law and Disorder............................................ 0-2 Cappon OU......................................................... 0-2 Masse/Bosley..................................................... 0-3 Results C League — Riverbed 34 vs. JDI 36; Ag. Boys forfeited to Carpenter Plumbing. B Minor — Did not play this week. B Major — Bosiey/Masaee 37 vs. Hastings Merchants 54; Mainstreet Savings Bank 53 vs. Blairs Landscapping 60. Jon Olmsted and Kevin Morgan y.-ere champs lor Hastings. Runner 12-21 Capital Area Sports Association Jr Pro Basketball League Girls Junior Varsity A Division Hastings (1-1) 27 vs. In Line Design 24. The Sports Section 28 vs. Hastings 18. Varsity A Dis Woo Hastings (1-0) 63 vs. Briarwood Realty 23. - “ “ - G z«TerU0 B Wvfcioo * Olivet Green 45 vs Hastings Welton (1-1) 20. Hastings Williams (I -2) vs. Olivet White 8. Tim Easey, who was not present for the picture, also won. Frosh eagers 4-0 Hastings’ freshmen basketball team is now 4-0 after its 61-55 overtime victory over Hudsonville Last Friday. Adam Whitney led H with seven points. Whitney also «out eight assists. \ ‘ Jim Storm also played steals. At one time in the second quarter Hastings led 29-16. but Hudsonville fought its way back into the game and trailed 31-26 ■ half. The score was 42-41 Hastings after three quarters and 54-54 at the end of regulation. The Saxons, however, only gave up one potm in the overtime period. Hastings earlier In the week beat Forest front at half 3633 and made that a 14-point lead dunng the th ird qnaner The game was lied at 64-64 when Luke Warner made a layup with eight seconds left to ice the victory Jim Storms had 23 points for Hastings. Whitney 12 and Warner 11. Storms also collected 15 rebound*. »» '' ""T Hills Central 68-64. The Saxons were in Zoning fees to increase 100 percent People who want to get a zoning permit or a kx split permit are going to have to dig an extra $10 out of their wallets. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers last week voted 4-3 to double the fees from $10 io $20 each. Commissioners Rod Goebel. Lew New­ man and Tim Burd voted against the in­ crease. Commissioner Robert Wenger was absent. Commissioner Emmet Herrington said the increase is needed because a lot of time and expense goes into the background research necessary for issuing those permits. Unrecorded lot splits from the past and other irregularities arounu lake areas can be costly to straighten out. he and Commis­ sioner Linda Watson said. ’I'm opposed to raising most fees..." Burd said. He pointed out that taxpayers are al­ ready paying taxes for the county to provide such services. In other business, the board: • Re-appointed six people to serve on the County Commission on Aging Board: G. Joy Dunham. Evelyn Brower. Juanita Slocum. Robert Lewis. John DeBroux and Irene Hayes. Their new three year terms will expire Dec. 31. 1998. The board also re-ap­ pointed Dr. James Spindler. Robin Hubert and Arthur Ellinger to three year terms on the County Mental Health Board. • Authorized the Cooperative Extension Service to purchase two computers, not to exceed the cost of $4,500 from the capital budget of the general fund Matching funds will be provided by Michigan State Univer­ sity. c_A4ay c~Peace Qood^XAJtQQ and <Sfcfappiness be uulth you dattlng tke cz^oClday Season & tfiftougfiout the cAfetu OJeaft NOTICE The regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners has been changed from December 26, 1995 to December 28, 1995 at 9:30 a.m. The County of Barry will provide neces­ sary, reasonable aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meet­ ing, upon written notice to the County Administrator, 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891. ^Hastings Cditg iSank Safe and sound since 1886 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 21, 1995 COURT NEWS: A 27-year-old Hickory Comers man was sentenced to serve up to seven years in prison on conspiracy charges. Lonnie Lee Mann was sentenced to 24 to 84 months in prison for conspiracy to forge a slate warrant; 24 to 60 months for conspiracy to attempt to utter and publish; and 24 to 48 months for burning personal property with the intention of fraud over $50. The sentences will be served concurrently. Mann said he conspired with his wife to forge a stale paycheck and a series of checks from someone rise's account to pay for a drag habit He pleaded guilty to the burning charge with his cousin, Norman Mann. 32. of Battle Creek, in September "You have earned your way into prison." Judge Fisher said. “I hope you realize you like to be with your family more than you like to use drags in the future." • The Hastings man who jumped out a window of the Courts and Law building was sent to prison. Joseph Roath. 24. was sentenced to a min­ imum of 18 months and a maximum of 15 years in prison for escape from lawful cus- ings for you." Fisher said. "I'll give you one chance, but that's basically all you're going to get" truce. Shawn Chesebro. of Nashville, was sen­ tenced to 30 days in jail. He pleaded guilty to not reporting to the Barry County Jail to • A 19-year-old Nashville man was sen­ tenced to jail for violating terms of his proba­ tion. Dustin Fletcher tested positive for mari­ juana use, a violation of his probation for breaking into a building. 11c was sentenced to 55 days in jail, with credit for 55 days already serve a previous sentence. Chesebro was sentenced last month to 15 days in jail, to be served on weekends, for re­ served. He was also ordered to pay $149 in restitution and $1,000 in court costs. His status under the Youthful Trainee Act was revoked. Under the act, if he had success­ fully completed his probation his criminal record could have been erased. The YTA is a special privilege." Judge Fisher said. "Apparently you didn't recognize that. You are not deserving of that special sta­ tus." • The Battle Creek man accused of embez­ zling from Delton Emergency Medical Services has pleaded guilty to lesser charges. Brian TenHove pleaded guilty to two charges of purchasing goods for private pur­ poses. A charge of embezzlement over $100 He jumped out a second-story window Nov. 2, 1994, after being found guilty of resisting and obstructing a police officer. He landed on the grass below and suffered two broken wrists and cuts from broken glass. was dismissed He was given a fine of $150. TenHove, the manager of Delton Emergency Services, had been charged in October with embezzling from the ambulance service. • A 36-year-old Nashville man was sen­ tenced Thursday to eight months in jail for breaking into a home on Tbomapple Lake. Bret Tungate was sentenced to three years probation, with the first eight months to spent in the Barry County Jail He was given credit for 68 days already served. Tungate was ordered to pay $640 in restitu­ tion and $500 in court costs. He will be eli­ gible for the earned release program. Judge Fisher said he was concerned about Tongate's attitude. Tm going to ret aside my personal feel- • The sentencing of a Dowling man has been adjourned for three months. Boyd Richard Leinaar was to be sentenced for violating terms of his probation by failing to pay court costs. His sentencing was ad­ journed until March 14 by Circuit Court Judge James Fisher so he will have time to make money to pay his fines. 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"I've never had anyone violate proba tton before I had the paperwork signed." • A 28-year-old Kentwood man was sen­ tenced to a month in jail for braking into a trailer on Tanglewood. Michael Dykstra wu sentenced to 31 days in jail for illegal entry and attempted resisting and obstructing a police officer. He wu given credit for one day in jail already served, and 30 days of the sentence was suspended until the end of bis 12 months probationary sentence. If Dykstra successfully completes the proba­ tion, he will not have to serve the jail time. He wu ordered to pay $116 in restitution and $700 in fines and costs. • A 27-year-old Hastings man wu sen­ tenced to as much as five years in prison for prison escape. Shawn Rowley wu ordered to serve six to 60 months in prison, which must be served consecutive to bis current sentence. He wu also ordered to pay $250 in restitution, and will be ineligible for boot camp. • A 19-year-old Bellevue girl wu sentenced to jail for breaking into a Johnstown Township home. Stephanie Shumaker was sentenced to 45 days in jail and 30 months of probation. She wu ordered to serve 14 days of jail now. and the remaining 30 days were suspended until the end of her probation. Shumaker was also granted status under the Holmes Youthful Training Act. If she com­ pletes her probation with no problems, the felony can be erased from her record. • A 21-year-old Plainwell man wu sen­ tenced to jail for aliening to obstruct a po­ lice officer. Anthony Marshall wu sentenced to 51 days in jail, with credit for 51 days already served. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher said Marshall was not a candidate for probation. • A 43-year-old Battle Creek man was ar­ raigned on charges be sexually molested three (frit. 1 . -ot ;• Thomas Thorpe stood mule to the charges against him, and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. He is charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and three counts of second-degree CSC. Thorpe's attorney, William Doherty, re­ quested an independent forensic examination to determine criminal responsibility and com­ petency. f 9; A Dec. 28 date has been jet for the hearing of motions. n • A Freeport man stood mule to charges that he raped a woman. A not guilty plea wu entered on behalf of Jnto Turner, 42. He is charged with CSC first degree, including injury to an incapacitated victim. 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Wakley is accused of calling in false prescriptions under an assumed name to Cinder Pharmacy and Felpausch Pharmacy, both in Hastings. Office building burglary reported A Hastings office building wu broken into and some ilems inside were stolen last Thursday. Hasting* City Police is investigating the breaking and entering Dec. 14 of the Northland Professional Building on North Broadway. Police said the suspects entered the building on 'he west side, then kicked in doors of several offices inside the building. Jewelry and an undisclosed amount of money wu taken from the building. The break-in wu discovered Thursday morning, when employees arrived for work. Police car damaged in crash A Middleville Police cruiser conducting radar speed surveillance wu damaged Sunday when another vehicle ran into it Brace Fish. 38, of Alto, wu arrested and charged with drank driving after his pickup ran into the parked police car, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The Middleville cruiser wu sitting with its lights off on the comer of Whitneyville and Eagle about 2 a.m. Dec. 10. Police officers Scott Barton and Todd Adams were in (he car using the speed radar when they clocked Fish going 33 miles per hour in a 25 zone. The tires of Fish's truck, which wu beaded toward the patrol car, became caught in a snow drift and he could not steer the truck out of the path of the police car. Barton attempted to back up the police car to avoid the collision, byt also became stuck in the snow. The two vehicles collided on the front passenger sides. Fish was arrested by the Sheriffs Department for operating under the influence of liquor and no proof of insurance. The Middleville police officers were treated al Pennock Hospital for minor injuries. Police chase ends in arrest A Delton man wu arrested after leading police from three departments on a car chase. Prairieville Police attempted to stop the man for speeding Friday, Dec. 15. but the man, who drove a red Camaro, woud not stop. Michigan State POlice and Barry Township Police aided Prairieville Police by setting up road blocks on M-43 al Pine Lake and Orchard, but the driver ran through both blocks. Prairieville Police Chief Charles Frary said the man wu finally stopped oo M-43 near Cappon's. He was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor and fleeing and eluding. His name has not been released pending arraignment Bank robber strikes again A Kalamazoo County bank wu robbed Monday by the person investigators fed also robbed two Barry County banks. The First of America Bank in Climax was robbed of an undetermined amount of cash the morning of Dec. 18. The suspect wu wearing a hooded sweatshirt and bad a banadana over his face. The description of the suspect fits those from six other bank robberies in the last year, including two in Woodland snd Freeport. The suspect is described as a white male with a dark suntan, 30-40 years old, height about 5*10 to 6’, 175-200 pounds. He is suspected of the following bank robberies: • May 8. First of America Bank in Dewitt, Clinton County. • May 10, Frat of America Bank in Moline, Allegan County. • May 25, Union Bank in Freeport, Barry County. • Aug. 7, Ionia County National Bank in Woodland, Barry County. • Sept. 21, Independent Bank in Potterville, Eaton County. • Oct. 9, Great Lakes Bancorp in Bellevue, Eaton County. There is a $1,000 reward being offered for information leading to the capture of the suspect Anyone with information is asked to call the State Police or the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Local Silent Observer program may be revived by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Plans are under way in Hastings to re-start the Silent Observer program, which allows the community to help catch criminals. Meetings between the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, law enforcement, business and the community in general are starting to outline the design of the new Silent Observer. Plan* were discussed Thursday night for the Barry Community Silent Observer's mission statement, bylaws and rale* of operation. Dixie Manshum. director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, said these initial meeting* are just to "take the temperature" of the community's interest in a new Silent Observer. More input is needed creating and maintaining the program, including input from area businesses and The latter was agreed to at Thursday's meeting: "The mission of the Barry Community Silent Observer is to provide • channel of communication and rewards for information; to assist law enforcement through encouraging citizen and business participation and support; and to insure a safer residents, she said. The Silent Observer program would allow people who have witnessed crime*, or who hive leads on unsolved crimes, to offer their tips to police with complete anonymity. The program would offer further incentive to tipsters by offering rewards for information. Law enforcement agencies from all over the county are involved with the chamber in creating the resurrection of the Silent Observer program. Manshum credit* State Sen. Joanne Emmons (R-Big Rapids) for igniting interest in the program again. Emmons commented at a past Legislative Coffee about the need for a new Silent Observer program after the attack on a Middleville woman while she was walking along (he road. Emmons said if the program was running in the county, the people who attacked the woman who was walking by herself down a road near her home, could have been captured. Mike Doubek, who works for The Prudential in the Grand Rapids area and a member of the Kent County Silent Observer program, met at the chamber with those interested in starting a new program in Barry County. Doubek brought ideas from the Kent County chapter that the Barry County chapter will need to consider before Silent Observer officially can begin. These plans that need discussing include installing a phone line, procedures for taking calls and distributing rewards, designating reward amounts for specific crimes, financing the program and the group's mission statement. tips a week, be said. Financial matters also are helped through the community. Doubek said between 60 and 70 percent of the finances come froth community." Doubek said a Silent Observer program can die, as did the Barry County model. He said the focus must be oo three aspects; the board or committee, the mission state­ ment and procedures. He said the committee needs to be made up of law enforcement, business and citizen*. The citizens are another form of lead* to help law enforcement deal with crime. The Grand Rapid* chapter of Silent Observer receives an average of 120 call* or businesses. The mission statement must stress that the caller* will remain anonymous, Doubek said. Without the promise of anonymity, people will be less likely to call. Procedures the program need* to implement and follow include installation and operation of an 800 number phone line, a number identification system to track caller*, posting reward* and keeping track of finance*, such as what rewards are being offered and when. The next planning meeting for Silent Observer is scheduled for Jan. 11 al 5:30 at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Office*. At that time, more information about phone lines, bylaws and procedures will be outlined. Citizens and business representatives from across the county are encouraged to attend. 1-800-CHILDREN � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/522/HastingsBanner_1995-12-28.pdf ca4e5da786a8a29d6d22d1b46a3b0f36 PDF Text Text HAST1XC5 P3FIIC I' :uunr PIS O • HASTINGS. M- l.-.-i 124 County budget looks better City gets grant for industrial park See Page 14 JEDC disbands SeePage 15 See Page 15 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 c-i ANNER ’’Ll Hastings THURSDAY. DEC 2B 1996 VOLUME 141, NO. 45 efs by local wreckers Higher speed could mean more accidents, local police say by Kann Miuck Staff Writer Raising the speed limit on some roads would have an equal effect on the number of automobile accidents, according to local law enforcement officials. New Year's Eve panyen who find 1 li Y not that we condone excesuve offer a positive way for people to cooirol it and void taring diaouefvee and othm by driving data." 15-utibi ttaM of the Hutin* aea can daring the day or night during *e pony ■an wbo coordi- •Utxnw'aag inposed speed limits that were implemented in the 1970s to conserve gasoline and has left speeds up lo individual stales. In Michigan, slate senators reached a compromise agreement that would increase speed limits on interstate freeways from 65 to 70 mph with the exception of 170 miles of stale freeways which will be set by the Michigan Slate Police and the state Department of Transportation, said Tom Chadwick, district representative for Stale Senator Joanne Emmons. The measure has not reached the Michigan House of Representative yet. It is expected to he taken up as soon aa the representatives reconvene shortly after the new year begins. The Senate’s bill would not affect Barry County roads because any speed limit that is not 65 will remain the same. 'If they increase the rural roads to 65.1 think you'll see a lot more accidents,* said Hast inp City Police Chief Jerry Sarver. He "aid while the proposed increase on highways wou'd not have much of an impact are no freeways in Barry County - rural 4> highways such as M-37 and M-43 could be iganCourt Advocate PRICE 25' adversely affected. •People drive 60 or 65 now if it's 55.* Sarver said. They'U bump it up 7. 8. 10 miles an hour. Instead of 65. they'll drive 75. Tbeyll still bump IL II will create more of a body count.' He said be could support an increase on a few roads, such as straight highways in the dry Arizona deserts, but Sarver said Michi­ gan's rural highways were not built to handle such speed. He said road hazards such as curves, traffic congestion and slippery when wet conditions should be taken into account. Tm not totally opposed* to the speed limit increase. Sarver said. Some super highways were designed with speeds of 70 miles an hour in mind, lie said, but not so for rural highways with its traffic, winding curves and nearby populations. Michigan Stale Police Lt. Ron Neil al the Hastings post said the state police would support an increase in the speed limn - if it were on areas of freeway where a 55 mph speed limit is currently posted. He said there are only several hundred miles of freeway in the stale that qualify for this type of in­ crease. These meds are mostly in urban areas where the roads were engir-cred to allow the Phyllis and Bruce Daniels (center) were awarded a certificate of appreciation to express gratitude tor cooperation and support contributed to the County Central Dispatch and the people in the Southwest Barry County area. Making the presentation are Central Dispatch Administrative Board member Judth Wooer (left) and Dispatch Director Charles Nystrom (right). "Overall, for the rest of the slate I think 65 is sufficient.* Nell said. He said if federal legislators see the need to increase speed, then they should see the need for another new piece of legislation as well. Neil said If the speed limit is raised above 65. a law should be passed allowing police pincers to nup Clivers u A; wcafi'qt teat • belts. As it stands now. driven and their passen­ gers can be ticketed for not wearing a seal bell, but only as a secondary violation if a police officer stops them for another reason. Neil would like to see the seat belt law be­ come a primary offense tn conjunction with any speed increases. See SPEED, continued on page 3 Top 10 Stories for ‘95 lice iwaea w» policy makera. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 7. 9. 9. Pennock's expansion proposals and suit. Hastings schools bond passage. Historic district rejection. Kellogg Community College campus. Solid waste export proposal. Animal shelter issues continue. Hastings in top 100 again. County has less money than it thinks. Lakewood school bond issue defeated. Road Commission under fire. Susan Chase. 911 Central Dispatch telecommunicator, earned a citation for outstanding performance of duty and professional excellence, presented by Dispatch Director Charles Nystrom 911 Dispatcher saves woman's life; Delton couple honored by Elaine Gilbert eanance k>putapa I Moot by 7.14m Section 345 <c) of the Zoning HONORABLE MENTION: The asphalt plant proposal; Lakewood's volleyball team; Shuster retires, replaced by Fisher; Commission on Aging Region III de-designated; Cinema opens with tour theaters, Hastings Manufacturing warehouse may become a hotel. may equal 1/4 lhe heigh of the building Pennock Hospital is top story in 1995 A Deteo Ke»OM High School stu- J-Ad Graphics News Service Pennock Hospital owns the honor of be­ ing the lop story for 1995 in Hastings and Barry County. News staff members and management at JAd Graphics made the hospital a clear winner over all others the balloting for the top 10 stories in headline value and long-term ef­ three candidates and abe received the Climate Committee, a group of Kachan active la the Studenri Teaching About Reacting Sabanncea (STARS) program ctage of the new Panther Pals program which will be aimilar to the Big Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 fects. The saga of the hospital's proposal to ex­ pand at its current site, build a parking lot across the street on the nonh side of West Green and establish a eix d care center nearby took up just about the whole year and it isn't over yet. Pennock early in the year approached the Planning Commission with a plan to make more room tor mental health services and the fitness center al its current complex. But in order to do that, some parking space would have to be eaten up. so the hospital came up with a plan to lum the area, where five houses stood, across lhe street into a parking lot. It was agreed that lhe proposal would be for a planned unit development (PUD). The child care center proposal came be­ cause lhe current site for lhe hospital's Learn 'N Play Center is near a landfill and it wished to bring lhe care closer to its head­ quarters. But a number of people who live in the neighborhood expressed fears of encroach­ ment on a residential area and expressed their opposition io lhe Hastings Planning Commission and al a public hearing. The Planning Commission in June voted 6-2 against recommending the PUD to lhe City Council and the council on July 24 deadlocked 4-4. resulting in lhe plan not be­ ing approved. On Aug. 24. the five bouses that were standing across lhe street were leveled by the hospital, which had purchased them from the owners. Opponents and neighbors expressed outrage at lhe hospital s move. Then in November lhe hospital filed suit to ask Barry County Circuit Court to force the city to allow Pennock to build the park­ ing lot. It has given up of the child care cen­ ter placement. As 1996 begins, the city is faced with de­ fending itself against the suit, and opponents of the project say they fear council eventu­ ally will cave tn to Pennock's demands, ul­ timately approving the encroachment on a TOP STORIES, continued on page 3 Assistant Editor Three people - Susan Chare and Bruce and Phyllis Daniels - received early Christmas presents they were not expecting last week in appreciation for their service to others. Barry County Central Dispatch lelecommunicator Susan Chase was awarded a cita­ tion for professional excellence for saving a 77-year-old woman's life. The certificate was issued last week by County Central Dis­ patch Administrative Board Chairman Robert Wenger and Central Dispatch Direc­ tor Charles Nystrom. Chase is credited by medical personnel for saving a woman's life because of her 'quick and precise action.* While on duly one Oc­ tober evening. Chase received a 911 call from a distraught relative who said his mother was having a heart attack. The woman was not breathing and did not have a bean beat. Chase encouraged lhe caller to start cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. "Staying very calm, but very much in charge. Chase gave precise verbatim CPR instructions to the caller. After a short pe­ riod. lhe caller with assistance from another relative revived the woman. It was noled by attending medical personnel that telecom­ municates Chase's quick and precise action saved the woman's life.* the citation said. Chase's dedication to her job is always there. Nystrom said. In that particular situa­ tion. 'she was very positive and persuasive in helping those family members help their loved one. She did what we expected of her. but she did it very eloquently in a situation like this.* he said. Nystrom said the day after that call was over and lhe woman was in the hospital. Chase's partner notified him that Chase had saved a life and told him 'all of us can be mighty proud of her That kind of teamwork makes Nystrom proud. They (Central Dispatch employees) work together and respect each other and work as a team for the betterment of lhe citizens of our county. You can tell I'm a proud boss They make us all proud.* he said. Nystrom said Chare and others are modest about their accomplishments. He said she and others tell him Hut's what I'm expected to do. I’m supposed to do these things.' *We have high expectations of the em­ ployees al Barry Central and they never let us down." Nystrom said. The way Central Dispatch employees handle emergency situa­ tions is an an. be added. Bruce and Phyllis Daniels, owners of Daniels Wrecker Service tn Delton, were presented with a certificate of appreciation by Nystrom and Central Dispatch Adminis­ trative Board member Judith Wooer for go­ ing beyond the call of duly when Southwest Barry County roads were covered with ice earlier this month. When weather conditions were icy on Dec. 13 and 14. Bruce and Phyllis Daniels went 'far beyond lhe call of duty to assist citizens of Barry County." lhe cenlflcate of appreciation said. "The Daniels responded to calls for ser­ vice' when ocher service providers could not or would not respond due to equipment fail­ ures or weather conditions. Service was pro­ vided io several customers who could not pay for the service rendered, but this did not deter the Daniels from giving a helping hand." the certificae of appreciation said. "lhe personnel of Barry County Central Dispatch appreciate the positive and profes­ sional way Daniels Wrecker Service re­ sponds to our calls. The citizens of Barry County are fortunate to have people like the Daniels providing such an important service to us." Director Nysirom said. See DISPATCHER, confinueed on page 3 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 28. 1995 f'RST RABY CONTEST \ ▼ 2 Aa m 'i * n f I *»i OOOOO Parent® must be resident® of Barry County for at least six (6) months of 1995. Parent® must notify the Hastings Banner by calling © 945-9554 within 48 hours of birth. Exact date and time of birth must be verified in writing by attending physician or midwife as being the first baby in 1996 born in Barry County. © O 'Gifts must be claimed within 90 days with certification letter from the Hastings Banner Bosley Pharmacy 118 S. Jefferson, Hastings 945-3429 Vaporizer Mary’s Hair & Nails ^0 945-9554 410 W. State Street, Hastings 945-5321 3 2k BannerOneSubscription year ® Haircut & Image Products ft? Mexican Connection / 7 131 S. Jefferson St. Hastings • 945-4403 i] $ 10.00 Gift Certificate ■ Cinema 4 JK\ 213 W State St. Hastings • 945-2243 f Movie Tickets for Two C 0 0 0 Penn-Nook Gift Shop ft <7 Free Appetizer Certificate McDonald’s JCPenney 116 E. State St., Hastings 945-2428 ( 510.00 Gift Certificate <•: CL (Ad rpoce provided by J-Ad Graphla) <3 Barlow Florist % 109 W. State St., Hastings 945-5029 Gift Certificate >-• >0 0 located on the main floor of Pennock Hospital s25.00 Gift Certificate County Seat Lounge ^0 128 S. Jefferson St., Hastings 948-4042 1009 W. Green St., r(L if J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 Free Ad Announcing Baby’s Arrival Up to 12” ad in any J-Ad publication. Q O (g> JK \\ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 28. 1995 — Page 3 TOP STORIES.,.continued from page 1 lenptnr residential neighborhood Finishing second in the lop 10 balloting sis lhe passage ol a bond issue by lhe riasilngs Area School System in September, liter several failed attempts in past years. The schools this lime were able lo convince i mayrity of voters that overcrowding prob- ems are very real. Besides making additions and renovations o existing buildings, approved was a new school, which will be erected in Hastings Township, south of town near Star School Road. The third-place winner was the lengthy story of lhe ill-fated Maple Ridge Historic District. After a special committee spent more than two years researching and proposing bound­ aries for such a district, and ii held two publie hearings. The biggest hurdle the idea faced was the fear people expressed that a powerful historic district commission would be able to tell homeowners what they could Meanwhile. Mayor Mary Lou Gray talked up lhe idea of having instead a voluntary na­ tional district, more information about which still is awaited. The plans for Kellogg Community College 10 locale a campus just west of the city placed fourth. Proponents are saying that having such a complex will enhance lhe quality of life and will not cost county tax­ payers a cent. Fifth was lhe continuing debate about solid waste, which placed first tn the poll of stones for 1994. This time most of lhe dis­ cussion wain I about a plan to import waste from other counties, it was about a proposal to allow the export of Barry County's waste It is now being considered by all 16 town­ ships. four villages and lhe City of Hastings. Two-thirds of them must approve it to keep it alive. Number six on the list was another story that was big from 94 The animal shelter this year saw some debate owr its future — :«or could not do. • Proponents said a historic district would J preserve and protect historic homes and en- whether it should be renovated or a new one built at a different site. Also at issue was a cut in funding from the county and lhe dis­ : hance community pride. i But lhe City Council on July 24 voted it missal of the director. The sherifTs depan­ rent now oversees the shelter. Tied for seventh were county budget woes and news that Hastings moved up to share 67th on the list of top 100 small towns in America. Hastings was rated 81st in 1992 in Norman Crampton s book as one of three Michigan cities included on lhe list. The county budget was a challenge from early in the year when the new County Board learned that they didn't have as much money in the contingency fund as was previously thought, leading to some cutting. • down 7-2. ; Undaunted, supporters, led by Lisa Iberle, • gathered enough signatures to hare the issue • pul before voters in a referendum in the Nov. : 7 city election. After massive campaigning J by both sides, the vote was decisive, resiC dents convincingly defeated the idea 4 to i. Exactly one month after the city rejected Pennock Hospital's proposal to build a parking lot across the street on Green, five houses at the site were demolished, prompting outrage from neighboring residents. The Lakewood school district's continued inability to pass a bond issue with a seventh defeat in September, and charges of Impro­ priety in the Road Commission tied for ninth. Lakewood s bond issue was backed strongly by local businesses and the Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce, but it wasn't enough. A citizens’ group, led by James Kinney, had lhe most "no" votes on a pro­ posal in September to keep the old junior high building closed, build a new high school and made additions and renovations to try to accommodate lack of space. The Lakewood Board of Education is going back to the drawing board. Nashville citizen Robert Dwyer charged the County Board with improperly appoint­ ing a Road Commission member in December 1992 and he took the three mem­ bers to task for their salaries, per diem pay and fringe benefits. Included on the list of honorable mentions were a County Road Commission proposal to build an asphalt plant, the Lakewood vol­ leyball team making it to the state Class B finals before losing, the retirement of Circuit Judge Richard Shuster and appointment of James Fisher as his replacement, the state de-designating die embattled and now defunct Area Agency on Aging. Region Ill. the ar­ rival of two new Cinema theaters in a new building downtown and lhe plans to raze the old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse to make way for a new hotel. The top 10 for 1994 was. in order, as fol­ lows: The landfill-solid waste issue, four Barry County Commission incumbents de­ feated. the animal shelter investigation, the impizt of Proposal A. the hiring of Hastings' first city manager, demal of a re­ quest for a new trial for Steve Lawrence, the retirement of Sheriff David Wood, the GOP election stampede, the opening of lhe new Courts and Law Building and the razing of the old Hastings Hotel. The historic district issue, interestingly, was honorable mention for *94. The Hastings bus fleet of 28 regular and two special education buses received an excellent rating from lhe state examiner. In 1995, MEAP scores in reading and science stayed about the same, but the math scores were up. Preliminary reports say the MEAPs for this year are up across lhe board. One of lhe most noticeable changes in lhe Hastings schools were new school "hours." Both the middle and high x'hools started new block lime schedules in September. With lhe Hillcrest model, which Hastings officials studied before implementing a EBI building, which the school leases. The Hastings school system welcomed 110 new students this year. An innovative concept addressed potential problems for 25 middle schools students. The school started a "summer academy" to help those who were falling behind or in danger of being held back. Twenty-two of the 25 students who qualified for retention successfully completed the course, making the effort very worthwhile. News riefs Hastings bond issue passes, school hours change in ‘95 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The year of 1995 saw major changes in the Hastings Area School System. A bond issue passed in September after failing in June. With the voter-approved $21.9 million bonding, every building in the system will have renovations and additions which will ease the current and expected Delton student is Youth of the Year Delton Kellogg High School senior James Vickery. 17. has been named Youth of the Year by the Kalamazoo Exchange Club ‘ He is the wo of Alan and Denise The construction on the first building projects. Central Elementary and the Hastings Middle School, will begin shortly after the first of the new year. Computers and other technology needs will be more completely met. too. Vickery. The Youth of the Year award is based on leadership, industry, scholarship and extra curricular activities. Among his activities are membership dra on the football team, plus being captain of the wrestling team, secretary of the National tfionofr^p'^. Mnd helping with fdpdtaiserrftJMhi library. a Star School Road site lity by some of the area. board of education meetings, a Hastings township meeting to discuss the waler and sewer legal arrangements with the City of Hastings and a meeting by the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission drew vocal opposition to lhe proposal. However, with a special use permit granted for the school lo build on lhe Star School Road property, it seems certain that it will but the James has VavefctHd help build a missions has helped with the Delton Founders Weekend Arts and Craft area. Facilities study topic at council meeting A special meeting of the Hastings City Council will be used by council members as a work session on the Facilities Study Master Plan. The session has been set for Monday. Jan. 15 in the City Hall Council Chambers. Two new members joined the Board of Education in June. Incumbents Michael Anton and Mark Fcldpausch both declined lo run again for their positions on the board. Kim Alderson and Donald Myers are the two new trustees. The budget for the 1995-96 school year was set at SI9.5 million. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice ix haraoy qnren that the Barry County Ptanninq/ Zoning Commlaaion wilt conduct a public hearing on January 22. 1MB al 740 P.M. In lhe Community Room. Courts 6 Law Building al 220 W. Court St . Heatings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the considera­ tion ol the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE • A-5-95 Request to rezone property in Sec. 35, Certton Township: The W 1/2. NW 1/4. SEC 35, T4N, R8W (see outlined area on map). This map la a por­ tion of the Official Zoning Map of Carlton Twp., Michigan. DISPATCHER "Il was brought to my attentioa by the employees that on that particular night it was extremely icy and terrible weather Du. 13 and early morning on the 14th" &«d an ambulance trying to transport a person with a medical condition to the hospital couldn't move because of the tee, ne said. "One wrecker service couldn't gel there be­ cause their equipment broke down and we called Phyllis and Bruce Daniels and they said 'We ll give it a try ’ They went out there and got that (ambulance) vehicle going. From that point on. they (lhe Daniels) stayed out until about 4 a.m. pulling people out and some of lhe people had no money whatsoever but they needed their vehicles off the main roadway, and they just stopped and helped them out." Nysirom said "Supervisor (Ron) McCord and the other people at work said the Daniels are always ready and willing to get going and get out there and do the job for them. That's excit­ ing when you've got people around lhe county that no matter wha: kind of weather, they pull on their boots and away they go. “Phyllis and Bruce have been in business since 1958 and she goes out on any night calls with him. That's a team in itself. The people in the south end of the county are awful fonunaie to have them. I’m not say­ ing...that the other services don't go out and do the job. We have good services through­ out the county. This was a special night where these people went out and did what was expected of them. They're kind of bash­ ful about this," Nysirom said because the Daniels feel that this is what they are sup­ posed to do. The Daniels were surprised and please with the certificate of appreciation "I just couldn't believe It." Phyllis Daniels said. "We try to go out and help ev­ erybody." And on that particular night, "ev­ erybody kept going off the road." "Many of our teiecommunicators speak so highly of Bruce and Phyllis," Nystrom said. Barry Township Supervisor William Wooer has high regard for the Daniels, too. He said they often lend a helping hand to the local police and fire department and never send lhe township a bill. FROM A TO AR. All of the above mentioned prop­ erty is located in Cartton Twp.. Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will 3e given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or sendees should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following. Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 »616) 9484891 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W Stale St. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 pm) Monday thru Fnday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information Nancy L Boarama. Barry County Ctart I PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 16, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall. Council Chambers, to consider a sign variance for Felpausch Food Center. Express Mart at 126 N. Broadway. Robb Perrin, representative from Burkett Signs is requesting a variance to place a 15 ft. by 7.1 ft. sign on said building in a B-2 (Commercial) zone. Sign height may equal 1/4 the height of the building which would be 4.65 ft. This is contrary to Section 3.85(a) of the Zoning Ordinance. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said meeting will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S Broadway. Has­ tings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 616-945-2468. or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Sharon Vickery City Clerk similar change at the high school, students have four 85-minute days, with one a "seminar" hour. The increased time in each block lets lhe teacher have much more time with each student to interact, help and encourage. A block lime program was also started at the middle school, with officials emphasizing that while the plan was similar to the high schools, their the new schedule was tailored specifically for middle school students. At the middle school, a group of students are assigned lo integrated curriculum teams, which might be a English teacher working with a science teacher. The advantage is the students get to know the teachers better and the teachers bare more time to spend wfch tocTridull students. -----A program staty^UBV and <contkatadx year IStbe' by lhe system in lhe 1995 school year - — B4s program, for children considered at risk of failing in the educational system for any of several reasons. The children "go to school" for four days a week al the renovated Legal Notices . -WWN V-'—J—.rwr.aww — ..ww County Board ol Commission ar* have *be following Ordinance whkh amendi '"XnANCE no Alt, SPEED (cont. from page 1) "It’s clear from the statistics that seat belts do reduce significantly the number of traffic fatalities." he said. Barry County Sheriff Steven DeBoer does not think the speed limits on any roads in Michigan should be changed. "Personally I think the speed limits are fine where they are." he said. "I think that 55 is fine." DeBoer said drivers tend to drive faster than the posted speed limits, and if a new speed were posted drivers would go faster than that as well. "People violate the speed limit all the time," tic said DeBoer said the rise in speed limits would create a rise in traffic accidents. "With increased speed comes less time to re­ act to a situation." ne said. "You tend to get into those situations more quickly, and in lhe event of a crash, lhe severity is greater due to lhe increased speeds." decryption; th continuing olong »oid W line N, 355.00 h.. th N 89 dogroot 29 minute* 10 second* E. 249.0 ft. to the n ly extension of an existing mtfx/tn 24 second* E 360.0 fl.: th parol lei with *o»d ot right ongles) of South Woll Lake Road (M-43) for highway purposes FROM AR TO C-3. The above named ordinance become effective December 22. 1995 following the approval from thi» ordinance Is available for purchase or inspec­ tion in the Barry County Planning Office al 220 W. State St.. Hasting*. Michigan between the hours Dot*: December 26. 1995 JAMES L. BAAEY. Cho.rper»on MANOV I •OCIBMA Clark Berry County In Order To Celebrate the New Year with our Families. WILL BE CLOSED SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 and MONDAY, JANUARY 1 WE WILL BE OPEN REGULAR HOURS 9 am to Noon ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 OF COURSE... Our ATM is always open! (12/2S) �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 28, 1995 LEGAL NOTICES: NoJarSbe/rrTw^ Common Council mot in rogulor session tn lhe City Holl. Council Chambers. Hasting*. Mtchigon on Monday. November 27. 1995 ot 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray pretiding I. Present at roll coll were members Josperse. Ketchum. May. White. Bloom. Brower. Campbell. Gray Hawk.nt 2 Pledge to rhe flog 3 Moved by Campbell supported by Hawkins that tho minutes of the rogulor meeting of 11 13 95 and special meeting ol II '20 95 be ap­ proved and placed on ft'e. Yeas: All. Absent: None Carried 4. Moved by Jas perse supported by White that tho letter of 11/6'95 from the City of Southfield, ashing for assistance and support to help pay for a lobbyist lor Michigan NATOA (National Associa­ tion of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors) amount to $284.20 for tho City, be received and placed on file. Yoos All. Absent None. Carried 5. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that tho 11/15/95 letter from Lyndy Bolthouse. Cor­ porate Gomes Director of the YMCA requesting permission to use Fish Hatchery Pork. April 29. 30 and Moy 1.2 and 4. for the Corporate Olympics, bo approved under the Director of Public services and proof of insurance Yeas: All. Absent; None. Carried. 6. Moved by Moy. supported by Brower that the ♦ollowing invoices be approved Morton Salt................................................. 58.695.40 Michigan Mun WC Fund.................................. 10.699.00 McNamee. Porter 8 Seeley........................... 14,456.56 Yeas: Hawk’.ns. Gray. Campbell. Brower. Bloom. White. Moy. Ketchum. Josperse Absent: None. Carried. 7. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that consent agenda items A-B and D-K (minus C) be received and placed on file: A. Minutes of 11/21/95 Zoning Board ol Appeals B. October/November election update from MER D. Minutes of 10/25'95 Central Dispatch Adm Board. E. Minutes of 10/23/95 Control Dispatch Technical Advisory Committee. F. Minutes of 10/19/95 DDA G. Agendo of 11/13/95 library Board H. Minutes ol 10/2/95 library Board I. November 1995 Incubator report J September trial balance K October Revenue and Budget status report. Yeos: All. Absent None Carried 8. Moved by Moy supported by Brower that item C - minutes from 10/18. 9 20 8/16/95 Cable Ac­ cess Committee bo received and placed on file Councilman May stated that volunteers ore needed for this committee and council needs to consider spots lor their equipment and for a studio. Manager Penrod said he is working with rhe schools and room is also being considered in the Facilities Study. Mayor Gray encouraged anyone interested in volunteering to let the City know. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 9. Moved by Josperse. suppc ted by White that the letter o.‘ 11/7/95 from Hastings Area Schools. Corl Schoessel. Superintendent, requesting that the City not collect DDA (TIFA) on the new 1995 debt service, be referred to the City Attorney, to come bock with a recommendation or method to not collect DDA (TIFA) on the new 1995 debt. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 10. Mayor Gray stated that there hod not been enough volunteers signed up to serve on the Facilities Study Task Force, but recommended that they proceed without one Councilperson White suggested that a notice be sent to those who hod shown interest in serving os to when the meeting* would be scheduled. FINANCIAL FOCUS fumM by Mui 0. Christensen ot Edward 0. Joo— & Majority of Americans worry about retirement It’s hard to believe, but the baby boom generation is heading for retirement. The oldest baby boomers will begin retiring in about 15 years. Yet more than half of the peo­ ple scheduled to retire in the next 25 years don’t think they’ll have enough money. That’s the conclusion of a special report on retirement published recently by USA Today. The report, a joint effort by USA Today, CNN and Gallup Poll, discovered that when it comes to retirement planning, working Americans generally fall into four categories. Twenty-six percent of those surveyed fell into the Contended Realist category . This is the wealthiest group. 70 percent of whom earn more than $50,000 per year. The majori­ ty of these people have a financial plan anil an employer-sponsored retirement program. On top of that, they also saved an average of $5,000 last year. Understandably, the con­ tended realists are not relying on Social Security to fund their retirement. Eighteen percent of the survey respondents were classified as Cautious Optimists. While only a small percentage of this group earns more than $50,000 a year, 29 percent have a retiremem plan, and 34 percent saved more than $5,000 last year. They're knowledgeable about retirement planning and look to their ovn resources as the major source of retire­ ment income. The Worriers comprised the largest category — percent of those surveyed. Almost four in 10 worriers earn more than $50,000 annually, yet they say it’s not enough for them to save. Almost all of this group (98 percent) say they are worried about retire­ ment. however, they’re not doing much about it. One-third of the worriers claim no knowledge of financial planning This group relies heavily on Social Security and is resign­ ed to a reduced standard of living after retirement. Almost one-fourth of those surveyed are Woefully Unprepared. Members of this group have little hope for a comfortable retirement. Half earn less than $20,000 per year, have no job sponsored retirement plan and make no personal contributions. Nearly four in 10 look to Social Security and part-time work to make ends meet during retirement. hIs^ingsBaNNER Drvoi^d to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 PuMshM Of. Hasting, Banner, Inc. A Dnnsion ot J-Ad Graphcs inc 1952N Btoatfwe, Hesfengs. Ml 400580602 (616) 945-9554 H ■ The good news is that most of these wage­ earners can still build a respectable retirement nest egg if they begin paying thelselves first. A modest $25 monthly contribution into an IRA earning 7 percent annually could grow to about $14,000 in 20 yean. The key is to make monthly deposits part of a regular budget — right up there with paying the mortgage or the electric bill. No matter what category you fall into, you can have a comfortable retirement if you take marten into your own hands and begin plann­ ing today. — STOCKS The following prices are from the close o! business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vlous week. Close Change 647* AT&T 587. Ameritech 67 Anheuser-Busch 557a Chrysler 2&h CMS Energy 74‘/< Coca Cola 707? Dow Chemical 817? Exxon 147? Family Dollar 297? Ford 51 Va General Motors 32 TCF Financial 217. Hastings Mfg. 91 Va IBM 447a JCPenney 867, Johnson & Johnson 67? Kmart 76*/, Kellogg Company 447, McDonald's 387a Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 18’/? Spartan Motors 11 39*/, Upjohn 388 05 Gold 5.19 Silver Dow Jones 5110.26 Volume 220,000,000 —1 —•/a + ’/? + 17, + ’/a -2*/, + 7, —7? —’/a + 7a + 1'/a + 17a —7, —7, —17. —7. + 7? — 17. + 7a —1 + 7a + 17? + 7. + .35 + .01 + .37 11. Moved by Jo*per*e supported by Moy that the low firm of Plunkett 8 Cooney be lhe lead at­ torney m lhe Pennock Hospital lawsuit. and Varnum, Riddering Attorneys Butler and Decker be consulting attorney* The City had appointed Varnum. Riddertng a* counsel for the City on the Pennock Hospital issue, o* there was a conflict of interest with the City At­ torney representing us ogam*! Pennock. This was prior to the lawsuit with Pennock Hospital. In order for the City's insurance to cover this matter they must hove Plunkett and Cooney defend the City. They will hove Varnum. Rtddering update Plunkett ond Cooney on what ha* token place for the lost six months Yeas: All. Noys: Bloom. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Moved by Josperse. supported by Bloom that ♦he City appeal the letter of 11/13/95 from Mich-gon Municipal liability ond Property Pool, that the City must use Plunkett ond Cooney in order for them to pick up any attorney foe* for the Pennock Hospital lawsuit. Yoos: All. Absent; None. Carried. 13. Moved by Brower, supported by White that o unanimous ballot be cost lor lhe five officials runn­ ing for the Pool Board of Directors with the Michigan Municipal Liability and Property Pool. Charles Graham. City Manager. Frankenmuth. Jerome Kisscorni. City Manager. Sturgis. Bernard Micholli. Councilman. Bessemer; Jacqueline Noonan. Mayor. Utica; Frank Sall. Mayor. Lincoln Pork Yeas All. Absent None Carried 14. Moved by Moy supported by Brower that the bids for replacement of the radio system at the DPS be awarded to the low bidder of T A W Elec­ tronics, Inc. far $18,185.90. Two other bids were received from Crouch Communications, Inc. $24,409.07 and Radio Communications Inc. $23,897.06. Yea*: Josperse. Ketchum, Moy, White. Bleom. drawer. Campbell. Gray. Hawkins. Ab­ sent; None. Carried. 15. Moved by White, supported by May that tne lease agreement with Holo Product* be extended for 12.000 square feet ot the Industrial Incubator. Yeas; All. Absent: None. Carried. 16. Moved by Moy. supported by White to ap­ prove the extension of a lease with Royal Product* for 1.400 sq. ft. until the first of the year, ond a new lease lor on additional 1.400 sq. ft. for a total ol 2.800 sq. ft. after the first of the year. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 17. Moved by Brower, supported by Moy that the police report for October 1995 be received and placed on file. Chief Sarver also stated that he has applied for a Domestic Violence Grant lor $6,349.59 in Federal funds with no City match. Yeas; All. Absent: None Carried. 18. City Manager Penrod reported that the Christmas Parade is Saturday. December 2. and Council may ride the Holy Trolley, which will leave Kmart at 1:15 p.m. A reception will be held December 26. after the council meeting for retiring elected official*, at the County Seat Lounge. The County 8 KCC invite those interested in attending a meeting Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. at the county tc hear their business plan presented by Poul Oom*. 19. Discussion on the revised Personnel Policy opened for discussion on changes recommended by the Manager Councilman Jaspers* asked about Hospital In­ surance for retirees Monog*r hod removed th* Employees who were hired prior to January 1 1994' ond their eligible dependents may continue to be covered by health insurance upon retire­ ment. He sotd this was to sot a storting date to help the city reduce hospital insurance costs in the future ond to hopefully be used when negotiating new contracts to reduce these costs Manager Penrod foil that oil employees should have the same benefits ond this douse only affected the ad­ ministrative employe** H* wot not awor* that h* was to negotiate this. Mayor Gray ond Councilper son While agreed with Josperse that this was to be negotiated to cut bock City costs in the future. Gray sotd this wo* a major stumbling block for get ling competitive b«d* on health insurance because the City ho* such a large number of retirees. Coun­ cilman Campbell felt when employes put in their healthiest years should not be pul out to pasture without insurance when they need it most. Also discussed wore lime cords, overtime for over 8 hour* day*, and nepotism Moved by Compbell, supported by White to ac­ cept tho revised personnel policy by the City Manager, with the exception of the anti nepotism portion, which is to bo removed. Josperse objected to tho health insurance date slaying in. May felt employees who worked their whole life should be taken core of through insurance. Manager Penrod felt the city should treat all employees the some a* much as possible Yeas: Ono. (May). Noys: Eight. Denied. 20. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins-to amend the revised personnel policy to remove lhe anti nepotism issue, and include the portion strikon out on health insurance which says "who were hired prior to January 1. 1994" and "All full time employees, hired after January 1, 1994 will be allowed to purchase health insurance for themselves ond their eligible dependents. at such time os they hove retired from the City, having roach the age of sixty, and having ot least ton years ol service credit. Alter the retired employ*** ho* attained th* og* ol sixty-five. Medicare complimentary insurance becomes the primary carrier ond any additional health in­ surance is tho responsibility of the retiree." Yeas: AH. Noys: One (Campbell). Carried 21. City Attorney. Stephanie Fokkes reported that A 8 D Development Corp (Hidden Valley Estates) has dismissed their lawsuit against tho Ci­ ty. Bocke 8 Brown without prejudice. (Vocation ol Benson SI.) 22. Moved by Josperse supported by While to approve tho quit claim deed to CNC Manufacturing for a portion ol railroad right ol way on Railrood LETTERS from our readers: To The Editor: Thief is forgiven gested the idea that became Green Thumb to lhe Johnson Administration in 1965 and were sponsors for 30 years. Lady Bird Johnson lik­ ed the idea so well she proposed it be used to clean up highway roadsides, to plant flowers and shrubs to beautify the countryside. Clean­ ing streams, building local and county parks and playgrounds soon became part of its mission. • • Green Thumb was taler converted Id be a community service and job training program. At one time, Charlton Park utilized green Thumb enrollees. 1 would note that in the post few years 20 to 30 percent of Green Thumb employees graduated lo private employment each year. In the past 30 years, several hundred thousand senior citizens and their communities have bene fitted from Green Thumb. To The Editor: Green Thumb has been funded by the U.S. Department of Labor under Title 5 of lhe I would like to thank the person who stoic the gifts out of our car in the Kmart parking lot December 21 around 10:45 a.m. These gifts belonged to my two daughters. We thought we had locked all the doors, but we must have missed one. You must have needed these gifts much worse than anyone to have to steal them from a child at Christmas. I am so proud of my gins, to see them live out some of the loving, forgiving, character that 1 have instilled in them. When they learn­ ed their gifts were stolen, they acted as though nothing happened and said that wasn't what Christmas is all about anyway. So to whoever stole these gifts, we forgive you. Because Jesus truly is the reason for the season, and with Him in our lives there will always be a joy in our hearts that no one can lake away. I truly do hope you have a happy Christmas, whoever you are, and that your children enjoy their gifts. Merry Christmas and God Bless, Renee Britten Delton Older Americans Act. Green Thumb is only one of several agencies serving older Americans under this Title. Green Thumb has regularly received accolades from the depart­ ment due to its efficiency of operation and spending on actual programs versus ad­ ministration Green Thumb hired up to 18,000 senion yearly, nationwide, up to 700 at one time in Michigan. After 30 successful years the National Farmers Union discon­ tinued sponsorship of Green Thumb. 1 can’t verify Johnson's $100 million cost in 1994. However, in the 1990-91 program hear, the grant allocations for Michigan was $3,646,051 for 645 positions In 1991-92. the allocation was S3.865.99K for 638 positions. Research has indicated that Green Thumb ex­ penditures have returned $1.47 cents to the taxpayer for each dollar of cost. Yes. I am proud to have been associated with the Green Thumb program. Carl Mcflvain, President Michigan Fanners Union Hastings Pnblit Opinion^ RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Communication from... CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH It’s been a long, tough year and H’s obvious * that balancing the budget will continue to be a • challenge. At the beginning of the year. I; wrote that I would work during 1995 lo “get back to the basics that made America great — individual freedom and safety, entrepreneur­ ship. and limited government.” Although?? we’ve been frustrated at times, we've actually * changed lhe political debate in Washington and made tremendous progress toward our ' goals this year . Our focqs at the beginning of the year was' the Contract with America. The House passed ‘ • more than 30 pieces of legislation to imple­ ment the contract. Many of these have been • passed into law. including the: • Congressional Accountability Act to en­ sure that Congress applies the same laws to ' itself that apply to the rest of the country; • Unfunded Mandate Reform Act to keep^ the federal government from imposing its ex-, penses on the states: • Paperwork Reduction Act to make it ’: easier for citizens to comply with government' ‘ regulations and paperwork; • Gift Ban and Lobby Reform legislation to reduce the influence of special interest PAC" lobbyists. and • changes in House rules to cut committee,J staff by one third, place term limits on com- ’2 mrttee chairmen and the Speaker of the’’ House, ban proxy voting in committees, open all committee hearings, audit the House books, and require a three-fifths vote for tax ‘ increases. Additional legislation — including welfare1 reform and tax cuts — passed Congress but > was veoted by the President. This year’s biggest battle, however, coe-’1 tinues Although the balanced budget amendmeat failed in the Senate by a single vole, we '• have written a budget which would balance by J 2002 The President has chosen to veto that ’ budget and has refused to offer an alternative '• balanced budget. See NICK SMITH continued on pagR 7^ What, in your opinion, was the most memorable thing that happened in Barry County in 1995? • NEWSROOM • David T Young (EOUsr) Elame Gtoert , Assatent Karen Mauck Barbara Gal Jean Gallup Crxly Smith Sharon MUer James Jensen Mandy Habei • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Cossthed ads see spied Monday through Fnday 8 a m to 530 pm . Safcxday 8 X am - Noon Scon Ommen Dense Howes Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $15 per year n Barry County $17 per year n adjomtng counties $20 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: POBoaB Hastings. Ml 49056-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Naaejr Sunn, Ha><!■(>: ■Probably Ibe opening of ibe new Coons and Law BuUdto*.' Jody Jaoea. CharUtte: ■The switching of judges, from Judge Shuster to Judge Fnber.* BU1 Barcroft, Haatloga: "The thing I remeober moat is ibe controverry at the Animal Sheher." Jerry Miller, MMdl.vlll.. There has been a kx of improvemenu in u.last year. Loot al II 20 yean ago and look at II now." •• December 20. 1995 Regular meeting colled to order at 7:30 p.m. . Present: Bradley. House. Hansford. Palmer, Munjoy. Bedford. Edwards. Bill Rudd. Dan Rudd­ Lorry Barry. Gerald Feenstra. Carol Dwyer. Com­ missioner James ond one resident. Easement agreement with Flexible Horizons. ’ Accepted BFI Solid Wasted Amendment " Approved the first preliminary plat approval for' Thornoppie Valley Pines, • Referred bock to th* Planning Commission the­ re-zoning request for Mr. Rudd. Report* of Treasurer and Zon. Adm. received ond placed on file. '■* Vouchers in the amount of $13,287.39 approved for payment. Adjournment at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted. 1 Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards Svpwviw (I2ZW) The year in review Proud of “Gretn Thumb" Just a few notes in response to a remark by Donald M. Johnson in a Dec. 21 letter to the Banner. I’m not sure what this statement had to do with the overall content of Johnson’s letter, which concerned the County Road Commis­ sion. It must have been plucked out of thin air. 1 quote the remark I’m referring to: “It’s just like the U.S. Government giving of more than $100 million in 1994-40 Green Thumb Inc. an affiliate of the National Farmers Union.” Green Thumb is a program that hires low income seniors from rural areas. Income must be at or below poverty level. 1 am proud to say that Farmers Union sug- Str**t being .31 ocres. at o cost ol $1.150 per acre lotolmg $356 50 lac property just W.st at th* In­ dus tr.al Incubator, ond th* Mayor b* authorized to sign said deed. City to reserve 50 It easement for sub surface rights for utilities. Y*os Hawkins. Gray. CompPell. Brower. Bleam. Whit*. AAoy. Josperse Noys: Ketchum. Carried 23. City Attorney Fekkes reported she had at­ tended the Notional Institute of Mu nopal Low Of­ ficers in Cincinatti. Ohio on November 17. and was sworn in to th* 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. She thanked the City for allowing her to attend. She also received information on the nepotism issue ond will research this further for th* personnel policy. 24. Ann Endsley spoke as a strong advocate of' the Animal Control Shelter and invited council to attend Santo Paws on Saturday. December 2. from. 11-4 p.m. ot th* shelter. Refreshments will be serv-' ed and pictures taken for a $3 00 donation with a pot. q; 25 Mayor Gray stated that as of 1 -1 -96 there wiB' be on opening on th* Planning Commission and asks those interested to get a form from tho clerks office Th* term will bo filled ot the December 26.' meeting with the new person on board for the' January 2. meeting. 26. Moved by Campbell. supported by Moy to ad,. joum at 9:17 p.m. Read and approved. Mayor Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (12/28).' Steven Ball, Hastings: -■moved back into ibe county afier being away for 10 years.' Terry THas, Krecport: They lore (be old hotel down and the theatre was built la Us �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 28, 1995 — Page 5 City survives bumpy rides in ‘95 . by David T. Young • Editor ■ After relatively smooth sailing for a long time, the City of Hastings had a somewhat humpy ride in 1995. It was a year that saw the changing of lhe guard among city officials, the first full year of Hastings' first city manager, controversy over a proposed historic district and Pennock Hospital's expansion plans, the end of the Streetscape project's phase two and a year in Which the annual Summerfest was held in two locations. U was an election year that came up with a few surprises and. as usual, there was evi­ dence of the relentless march forward, as four movie theaters went up where the Hastings Hotel once stood and plans were set in mo­ tion for the old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse to come down on West State Street to make way for a new hotel or com­ mercial venture. The histone district and Pennock Hospi­ tal's expansion proposals took up most of the city's time and energy. Pennock formally presented a plan to ex­ pand at its current site, build a parking lot across the street on Green and establish a child care center nearby to the Planning Commission and City Council and there was a public hearing. Neighbors objected to what they called en­ croachment on their residential area. The Planning Commission seemed to agree, voting 6-2 against recommending the project, and the City Council stalled the plan with a 4-4 vote on July 24. Pennock nonetheless had five homes de­ molished across the street, where it wanted to pul in its parting lot, exactly one month after lhe council's vote. It then filed a law­ suit against the city io try lo get the parking lot project approved and announced it had no plans any more for a child care center. The city since has answered lhe suit, which promises to continue to be a big story into 1996. The proposed Maple Ridge Historic Dis­ trict, a project that look a special appointed The Depot Museum will be open by ap­ pointment on Saturday, Dec. 30. Call 374-8420 or 367-4800 and ask for John. School resumes next Tuesday. Jan. 2 for all Lakewood students. On that evening, three local meetings arc scheduled. The Lake Odessa Arts Commis­ sion meets at the Page Memorial Building. Right to Life meets at Lake Manor, and Friends of the Library meet at the Lake Odessa Community Library. All are at 7 p.m. Jan. 4 is the date for the latest sunrise of the year at 8:10 a.m. On Friday. Jan. 5, Lakewood Christian School holds another fund-raising dinner With publicity in most local newspapers for Central Michigan Ag Day coming in January, it is time to make reservations with the Exten­ sion services in any of the three counties involved. The former Western Auto building is again empty. Pirts Plus ceased operation on Dec. 9 and the building was emptied by Dec. 16. The operation has been consolidated with ocher stores in nearby towns such as Lowell under the same ownership Christmas Eve services were well attended al local churches. Central UM Church has a foil house. The service had scripture readings intei spersed with correlated carols sung by the congregation, a solo by Robert Daniels of California, an anthem by the Chancel choir with a quartet singing the echoing refrain from the top level of the balcony. St. Edward’s R.C. church had a crowd for its midnight mass along with choral singing, carols and scripture. At the close of the ser­ vice an angel appeared among the departing crowd — none ocher than Bingo who had •prouted wings and a halo for the occasion. Perry and Norma Stowell had weekend guests for Christmas. Rev. Peggy Wilkens and son Jason from George and the Tom Carter family from Minneapolis were there with others from closer to home on occasion. • Again both Lake Odessa and Woodland 4«re beautiful on Christmas Eve with lhe hundreds of luminaries lining the curbs, driveways, sidewalks and porches. While the Streets are a joy to see. the rural lights have a different appeal with no competition from Street lighting. * Again the Hickey-Livermore homes al Eaton Highway and M-50 were spectacular with lighting surrounding the triangle which enclosed Woodland Cemetery fl formed by Velte Road and the curve of M-50. Then a mile south, the lights began on the ■ext curve of M-50 and continued for 3/4 mite east with both sides of the highway and most driveways lit. nearly to Clark Road. The Jacksons. Villaneauvas and Winkters ire surely a major part of that effort. Further south the Henney. Velte and Crockford cor­ ner of Velte Road and M-43 was a really bright spot. Woodland's Main and Broadway streets were lit from end to end with their 2.016 lamps. Again the Mesccar and Price comer of Brown and Martin Roads was a joy to see with the tall Price tree a real sight. J The children’s program at Central UM phurch was held Sunday morning during lhe worship service. It featured Luke Barnett and Nikki Hazel as the parents in a play with younger children in other speaking rotes and many singing children behind them in the Choir loft Will Faul. grandson of Bill and Shirley Estep was one of the speaking characters. ; Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Benson entertained all their Benson and Rice children and families bn Christmas Eve anti then most attended Midnight Mass. committee more than two years io complete, was rejected on a 7-2 vole by City Council on that fateful night of July 24, but support­ ers gathered enough signatures (623) io place the issue before voters in the Nov. 7 city election. Proponents said such a district would fos­ ter community pride and would protect and preserve historically significant homes and buildings. Opponents said it would create "an extra layer of bureaucracy" with a His­ toric District Commission that could tell people what they could or couldn't do with their houses. After ferocious campaigning by both sides, the election decided the issue and left little doubt, l he proposed district went down by more than 4 to 1. Mayor Mary Lou Gray, just before lhe vote, proposed a national voluntary historic district, which is under consideration as 1996 begins. That Nov. 7 city election also generated interest from a number of write-in candi­ dates, one of whom was elected. Peg Pcurach, who had been chairwoman of the Maple Ridge Historic District Study Commission, decided to run for mayor, along with Debra James, against Mayor Pro Tem Frank Campbell, who was seeking to succeed the retiring Mary Lou Gray. Camp­ bell won handily. But write-in Barry Wood was elected to the First Ward seat on the City Council, suc­ ceeding Campbell and defeating two other write-ins. The only close race was between incum­ bent Fourth Ward Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum and Deb Dorcy. The latter, a mem­ ber of the Planning Commission and co­ owner of the Cinema theaters, won As 1996 begins, several city officials are stepping down after many years of service. Gray is retiring after eight years as mayor. Clerk Sharon Vickery and Treasurer Jane Barlow are leaving two jobs that will be merged Into one that no longer will be elected, but appointed, according to rules of the new city charier passed two years ago. Mayor Mary Lou Gray spent her last year in office. She is shown here (at left) getting a gift from State Senator Joanne Emmons. Part of the Streetscape project was the installation of new banners along Stale Street in Hastings Brian and Lisa Zelmer of Cassopolis were overnight guests at his parents on Maple Street and then returned home Monday after­ noon lo be with Lisa’s family al Dowagiac. A telephone call from the Windsor area of England reports reasonable weather but such illnesc from flu. A son-in-law of Gerrit and Eleanor Klomp, Calvin Fletcher of Adrian died on Dec. 21. For several years he has given fulltime care to son Christopher who suffered a closed head injury in a dirt bike accident when the son was One nice feature of the current issue of the Reminder and Lakewood News is that with photos of staff members included in the New Year’s greetings the readers get a chance to see who is working where. The Orville Deckers, the Ron Ericksons and others have made trips home for Christmas and New Year's Day to be with their families before returning to Florida for lhe rest of the winter. The stained glass windows in the choir loft at Central UM Church were replaced after be­ ing cleaned and renovated. At least 20 windows have been refurbished during the past year. Happy New Year everybody. Plans to establish a historic district in Hastings t< preserve buildings such as this one. the Striker House, were rejected by the City Council and by the voters of Also stepping down u longtime Board ot Review Member Russell Doty. Another election issue, a proposal lot the city to lake over operalion of Riverside Cemetery, had to be delayed until either March or August of 1996. The ballot pro­ posal is expected to ask for permission to raise the city's maximum millage rale from 16.2 to 16.95 mills to fund operations ot the cemetery. Another controversial issue during lhe year revolved arcund Hastings' annual celebration of Summerfest The festival had been held downtown every year from Its beginning until 1993, when the Streetscape project moved il lo Fish Hatchery Park. Organizers, some ot whom said Summerfest had outgrown the down­ town site, liked the move so much they de­ cided to have it all al lhe park in 1994. Howe ver. downtown merchants clamored for its return lo lhe heart of the city In '95. The Summerfest Committee compro­ mised, allowing the arts and crafts and some food booths to be downtown and virtually everything else at Fish Hatchery Park. The change received mixed reviews. A lot of 1995 was out with the old and in with lhe new. aside from the results of the city election Phase two of the Streetscape project came to a close, as new lights and banners were put up along State Street, and a new wel­ coming sign was installed at the west end ot the city limits. A local developer was given approval lo plans 10 take down the old site of the Hast­ ings Manufacturing warehouse and turn it into a hotel or a commercial venture. Deb and Harry Dorcy made good on their promise to build two new theaters on the site of the old historic Hastings Hotel, which was razed in August 1994. And Flexible Personnel became the first graduate ot the Hastings Industrial Incubator, moving Into a building on West State Street. But there was something tbat didn't really change, and many local people were happy about It. Hastings again made lhe list of best 100 small towns In America again, and even moved up from 81st to 67th Hastings. Police reward good drivers with turkeys by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Police in Prairieville Township decided to reward good drivers by pulling them over Friday. Prairieville Township Police Chief Charles Frary said their department rewarded eight driver for "doing the right thing" just in lime for the holidays. He said officers pulled over driven who were obeying all traffic laws and gave then a Christmas turkey. "No one really asked why we were pulling them over." Frary said. He said two officers, Randy Yates and Mike Meeker, spent an entire shift Friday night staking out an intersection, looking for perfect drivers. Some of those who obeyed all the traffic laws - came to a stop at the interseaion. wore their seat belts, drove at the speed limit - were pulled over by the police officers. Frary said the good drivers were told they were doing the right thing and given the turkey, compliments of the Prairieville Township Police Department, for their ef­ forts. "One (driver) in particular was really heart warming. One lady broke down and said You don't realize what this means to me and my family. " Frary said. The others were very, very appreciative. They couldn't be­ lieve wc were doing it" He said Meeker, a reserve officer, bought the turkeys himself. Fray said they decided it would be a nice thing to do for the commu­ nity. It is the first time the department has given out such gifts. "They could have written an awful lot of tickets." Frary said. The old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse and Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. is being tom down to make way for a commercial venture, perhaps a new hotel and restaurant. The second phase of the Streetscape came to a close with the completion of a welcome sign at the west end of the city limits on State Street Shown here are Downtown Development Authority members (from left) Mark Feldpauschm Ron Beachnau, Marge Radant, Deb Button and Patty Woods. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 28, 1995 ________ Angela Lynn Armour_________ |Carl Ei Bahs| NASHVILLE - Cart E. Bahs 69. of Nashvil­ le passed away on Tuesday December 26,1995 at Battle Creek Health System Community Site. He was bora on January 8.1926 in Castleton Township, the son of Harold and Selma (Lundstrum) Bahs. He was raised in Castleton Township and attended Castellon Center School, graduating in 1943 from Nashville High School. He was married to Louise G. Wilcox on August 3, 1945. Mr. Bahs was a self-employed farmer, primarily dairy and cash crops nearly 40 yean on the family farm in Castleton Township, retiring in 1985. He had also worked ten years for the Grand Trunk Railroad and fanned two yean in Sault Sie. Marie prior to moving lo the family farm near Nashville. Mr. Bahs attended the Nashville United Methodist Church, and served many yean on the Federal Land Bank Board, and from 1967 io 1983 he served on the Production Credit Board. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Ronald Bahs. Surviving are his wife, Louise, son and wife, John &. Susan Bahs of Nashville; son & signif­ icant other, Brian Bahs & Deborah Gorier of Olympia, Washington; daughter & husband, Gcri A Clyde Jackson of Lewisville, Texas; seven grandchildren, Jess Bahs, Paul Bahs. Kim Bahs, Angie Bahs, Nick Childs, Malissa Jackson, A Becky Rogers, four great grandchil­ dren, Jessica Wells, Evan Bahs. Samantha Rogers, A Lauren Rogers. Brother A wife, Roger A Delores Bahs of Kansas City, Missouri; and sister, Betty Bahs of Hastings. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday December 29,1995 at Nashville United Methodist Church with Reverend Leonard Putnam officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made io Nashville United Methodic Church, Carl E. Bahs Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. at the Church of Vour Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Harting* Once Brethren Church). 600 PtwcflRd I nute Ea a of Harting* Ku Sarver, Pastor Emeritus 945-9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a.m.. Bible ciawn for all age*. 1040 a m Morning Worship; 5:30 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHECH, Comer 9»e Rd., and Boltwood St., Rev. Daaiel Graytail. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Atoocmte Pastor. Rev Tod Ctark, Youth Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 10 a m Sunday School. 11 a.m. Mor tung Wontap; 6 p.m. Evening ac­ tivities Wednesday — 7 p.m. — share groups m various homes. Contact church office for info on these •Naycr and Bible study at the church PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rond. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor Sacphen Wr^ta: (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a m.. Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 6:00 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7W p.m. Awaaa Program (3 yean old through 6th grade) Wednesday*. 6:30-8 p.m. Teen Center, 7th-12th grades. Saturday. 7-9:30 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79 Lawrence Hubiey, pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Katay Coram. choir director Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a m . Sundr* School. 10:45 a m. Morning woratap; 640 p.m Evening Wontap. Youth Fellowship wnh Bob and Pai Fuller from 5:30-7:30 p m Nursery for all services. Prayer meeting. 7 30 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 Weal Start Rond. ST. CYRIL AND METHODI IS CATHOLIC CHURCH. 150 131st Ave . Wayland. Ml 49038 (3/4 mile wot of Panenon Rd ) Sunday Mass 9:30 a m.; Comma rkm Services. Mon.. Wed.. Fri. at 9:00 a.m. ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St (Hartings Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. Morning Prayer 2nd a^ 4th Sundays 192# pray er book used at all services. For more inferrrwtx» call 948-9327 or Re* Deacon David Hustwick al 948-2101. St. Andrew's is a pan of the Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbndge (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m. P.O Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Amon. Pamir Phom 945-9414 Sunday. Dec 31 - 800 and 10:45 a.m. Holy Cnmnimru, 9:30 Sunday School (all ages) Thursday . Dec. 28 — 800 AA Saturday. Dec. 23 800 NA. Tueadmy. Jan.2 - 7:00 Shepherding Comm. Wednesday . Jan. 3 — 10:00 Wc*dwatchers; 7:00 Sarah Circle. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 am; Sunday Mnramg Wontap 11 a m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study , please call for more details. Homemade peanut brmle now available WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Rond. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Church Service 10:30. Youth meeting Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. at the church. Bring sack lunch. FREEPORT CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. Vernon L Macy, m­ mm pastor. (616) 948-4276 Sun day services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Morning Worship II a.m.; Prayer Service Thursday. 7 p.m INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address -*1651 Maten Rd.. Harting* Ml 49058) meeting at Thoenes Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson. -r-^. Jim Samhmky Phone 90-4045 Sunday Serncea - *30 L&. table School. 10.30 a.m.. I inrag Wontap. 640 Evening Worship; 7:00 Witaiiitay. in home BMe Cd far location - 623-3110. CHURCH OF THI NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9 43 a m Sunday School Hour. 11-40 a_m Morning Wontap Serv.-x; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ed Surace. Wedmadcy: 740 p m Services far Adnhs. Teem and Chddren CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cttar* Crack Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Bran Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 1040 a.m.; Wofridp 11XX) a. ul; Evening Service at 640p.m.; Wedmaday Prayer Bible 740 p.m NASHVILLE AREA FT. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charies Faber, Patter A nnaaton of St Roae Catholic Chart*. Haatmgs Sunday Mass 9:30 am GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune Before the Service. Nursery , children's tmmstry. youth group, adnh small group ministry, leaderd^trhmmg The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hasting, md Uku OOMM WMN FUNERAL HOME Hasting, FLEXFA1 INCORPORATED ol Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mambor FD.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND BEMINDEB 1952 N. Broadwr, - Hasting, BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescripttons" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Heatings, Michigan HASTINGS HUR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Haatlngs. Michigan ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gate Johnson Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Detam) after 6 p.m weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 1040 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Kciter. Pastor Sally C Kelter. Direcitw of Christian Edixaiton Becky Oexler. Program/Youth Dirtcwx Sunday. Dec 31 - 9:30 a.m. and 11 00 a m Morning Wor­ ship (9:30 service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is pro­ vided for both services; 9:50 a.m. Church School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. "(\>flre Hour" in the Dining Room. 11:20 a.m. Children's Church. No Youth Fellowship To­ day Monday. Jan 1 - Happy New Year to All - Churcn Office Ck» cd Tuesday. Jan 2 - 740 p.m Chnstian Education Committee Wednesday. Jan 3 - 9:30 a m . Circle 91; I 30 p.m . Circle 93. 1:30 p.m.. Circle *4 — Church Dining Room; 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal; 7:30 p.m.. Circle 95; 7:30 p.m.. Ruth Circle. Thursday. Jan 4 - 10 00 a m.. Cirde #2. Church Lounge; 3:00 p.m. Giris Cadette Choir. 7:00 p.m. Confir­ mation Class Parent/Youth Orirnwirm HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Director o( Chnstian Educauon Crmg Stapert. Music Coordinator and Organist. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 am; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m . Worship 11 00 a.m. — with child care (or infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thro 8. Youth Fellowship 5.30 p m WEDNESDAYS Fanu ly Church Nighi - Prepared light meal 6 00 p m . Aduti Bible Study and Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m.; Firn Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages THURSDAY Children's Choir 4:00 p.m.; Youth Handbells 4 30 p.m.; Adult Hand­ bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. 7 and II p.m. Saturday. Jan 6 — Epiphany Breakfast with guest speaker. Peg Amslie 9:30 a m . Sunday. Jan 7 - Swiss Steak Dinner following wontap service. BARRY CO. CHtrfltH Of CHRIST. 541 N Michigan A^v Haatmgs. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser nos Bible Classes 10 a m.. Woratap II a.m.. Evening Services 6 pm Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey ot videos m the home Free Bible Cor respnadeace Cdarae ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Patau' Charles Faber. Pamor Smurday Mam 4:30 p.m. ; Suaday lliiiri 840 a m and 11:15 a.m.. Coafeaamaa Santntay 4404:30 pm THORMAPPLE VALLEY | Carl H. Pcurach, D.D.S. | HASTINGS - Carl H. Pcurach, D.D.S., 62, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday December 27, 1995 at the Henry Medical Center in Stockbridge, Georgia. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Marian E. Colvin KENTWOOD - Marian E. Colvin, 77. of Kentwood and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Friday December 22,1995 at Hospice Care Center in Grand Rapids. Mn Colvin was born on September 15, 1918 in Harbor Springs, the daughter of Oscar A Emma (Cockeram) Seelye. She was raised in the Upper Pennisula of Michigan and Grand Rapids area and attended schools there. Mrs. Colvins employment included; Cut­ Rate Shoe Store, J.C. Penny Store, Ben Frank­ lin Store, A Tom’s Market, all of Hastings. She retired in 199Z Mrs. Colvin also served as secretary/associate Sexton of Riverside Cemet­ ery Company in Hastings for thirteen years. She was a member of Hastings Women of the Moose since 1950, Moose Academy of Friendship and Moose College of Regents. Member V.F.W. Auxiliary #3326, volunteer of Hastings Love, Incorporated, and volunteer at Barry County Department of Social Services. She was married to George Chrysler, marriage ending in divorce. She then married Octo Colvin on February 14,1952. He preceded her in death on June 19, 1979. They moved to lhe Hastings area in 1944 from Grand Rapids. She wu also preceded in death by her daughter, Denise Sue Colvin on March 27, 1970; brothers, Melvin, Allen A Vernon Seelye; special friend, Howard Balko. Surviving are two sons, Walter Chrysler of Bloomfield, Indiana; William Chrysler of Middleville; two daughters. Sharon Fountain of Grand Rapids; Patricia Kaiser of Kentwood; thirteen grandchildren; twenty two great grand­ children, sister, Helen Robbins of Lowell; special friend, Ruth Curtis of Hastings; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services wae held on Tuesday December 26,1995 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care Center of Grand Rapids or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Marian R. VanDenburg FREEPORT - Marian R. VanDenburg 68, of Freeport, passed away on Thursday December 21, 1995 at Pennock Hospital. She was born Otf'June 1, 1927 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Russell A Margaret (Miller) Bass. She was raised in the Nashville/Woodland area and attended Nashville schools. She waa married to Kenneth VanDenburg, the marriage ending in divorce. She was employed at Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company for 32 years, retiring in 1982. She had previously worked for the former Egg Plam in Hastings for a few years Mn. VanDenburg was an avid outdoorsper­ son, enjoying especially golfing, fishing, A camping. Also she was skilled in many diffe­ rent handicrafts. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Bass and a sister Doris DePriester. Surviving are her son, Terry VanDenburg of Grand Rapids; son and significant other, Ken VanDenburg A Pam Moore of Croton; son A wife, Mike A Mary VanDenburg of Clarksvil­ le; son, Darrell VanDenburg of Freeport; daughter and husband, Karen A Bill Aspinall of Freeport; eleven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, Step-Mother, Delia Bass of Middleville; sister. Phyllis Boise of Nashville; half brother. Dean Bass of Middleville; and a very special friend, Henry Stoepker of Freeport. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday December 27,1995 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Paulette Cheyne officiating. Bunal was in Freeport Cemetery Memorial contributions may be tuade to American Heart Association or Multiple Scler­ osis Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Psator Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday *t>nhip 9 (X) a.m and 10 45 a m. Suaday Children . church. Tuesday prayer and share tune 9.30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6 30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services Bang the whole fwmly WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broodway. Hasting!. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 in Darlene Ptckard. 945-5974 Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m and 11:00 a.m.. Sunday School. 9 45 am 4-H meet* Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 pm Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Hastinp Men's Breakliu will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur ther notice Call Mr Stephen Lewi* at 945 5365 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hartings. Michigan Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R. Barren. Asst. Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 45 a m.. Clasaes for ail ^es. 1140 a m Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to. 4th Grade. 640. Evening -Service Wednesday 6 30 Awaaa Ctaba. 740 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall. 7.40 p.m.. Adult* Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m.. Aduh Choir practice. 948-8004 |Leon W. Book| DELTON - Leon W. Book, 61. of Delton, passed away on Saturday December 25, 1995 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born on December 2, 1934, the son of Gordon A Fern (Francisco) Book. He graduated from Galesburg high school in 1953. He was a retired fanner He farmed for many years in the Milo area. He was a member of the Delton VT.W. Post #422. He served with the United States Army in Germany. Mr. Book enjoyed hunting, fishing A work­ ing at his cabin near Irons. Mr. Book was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are two daughters; Karen A Bob Goldsworthy of Delton; Theresa A Bruce Ferris of Dowling, seven grandchildren; three sisters, Maxine A James Harback of Florida; Deanna Elliott of Galesburg; Louise A Charles VonHout of Battle Creek. Two brothers, Char­ les A Doroth y Book of B a til e Creek; Eu gene A Donna Book of Otsego; several nieces A nephews. Cremation has taken place at his request A Memorial service will be held on Saturday December 30, 1995 at 11am at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Envelopes will be available at lhe funeral home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. HASTINGS - Angela Lynn Armour, 22. of Hastings, passed away on Thursday December 21, 1995 at her residence. She was born on October 16, 1973 in York, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Wendell & Glor­ ia (Martz) Armour. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1992 from Hastings High School. She was engaged to be married in August 1996 to Kerry Payne of Hastings. Her employment included Pennock Hospi­ tal’s Learn & Play Child Care Center in Hast­ ings and Hastings’ McDonald's Restaurant. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather. Wayne Armour in 1979. Surviving are her parents, Glona &. Wendell Armour of Hastings; sister &. husband, Debbie and Dan Scott of Hastings; three brothers & wives, Wendell and Brenda Armour, Jr. of Hastings, Gary and Michele Armour of Hast­ ings, Terry and Shelly Armour of Woodland; maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Leon Martz of Hastings; paternal grandmother, Margaret Armour of Hastings; fiance, Kerry Payne; many nieces, nephews, great nephew, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services were held on Saturday December 23,1995 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Neurofibrosia Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Greta M. McClelland LAKE ODESSA - Greta M. McClelland 80. of Lake Odessa passed away on Friday Decem­ ber 22, 1995 at her residence. She wu born on August 18, 1915 in Carlton Township, the daughter of Samuel & LaVtna (Snnre) Heffiebower. She wu raised in lhe Woodland and Nash- ? ville areas and attended Barry County Rural < schools and Nashville High School. She was married to Adron McClelland on ; March 28,1937 and lived at her present address I since 1941. She was employed at the canning factory in * Lake Odessa and lhe Woodland Elevator many : years ago. Mrs. McClelland throughly : enjoyed her family, especially her grandchil- ; dren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband ■ Adron on October 8, 1986 and a half brother, Carl Heffelbower. Surviving are her daughter & husband, Mary . Lou and Harold Jameson of Lake Odessa; • granddaughter, Kim Jameson of Hastings; ♦ grandson & wife, Jeffrey & Sara Jameson of X Lake Odessa; great grandchildren, Adron & X Jeffrey II Jameson of Lake Odessa; A a half ’ sister, Kathryn Newberry of Bellevue. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday December 26,1995 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Don Roscoe officiating. BuriJ was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Emma Lenora MaHey WOODLAND - Emma Lenora Makley, 87, of Woodland, passed away on Monday Decem­ ber 25, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings She was born on January 15, 1908 in Sunfield, lhe daughter of Daniel and Kathern (Sinclair) Rairigh. She attended Wamerville school and was married to Lloyd Makley on February 5,1924 in Nashville. He preceded her in death on October 26, 1988. Mn. Makley was a lifelong resident of lhe Woodland area. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Bonnie Lester and one brother, Merle Rairigh. Surviving are one daughter, Betty (Roger) Rush of Hastings; Two sons. Gene (Bette) Makley of Lake Odessa; Ron (Monica) Makley of Woodland; thirteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren; two brothers, Lyle (Rose) Rairigh and Kenneth (Bertha) Rairigh all of Byron Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 28,1995 at 3pm at the Kocps Funer­ al Chapel in Lake Odessa with the Reverend Ward Pierce officiating. Interment will be in Woodland Memorial Part. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Ari-angements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Raymond R. Price HASTINGS - Raymond R. Price 82, of Hastings, passed away on Monday December 25, 1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He wubora in Nashville and attended Nash­ ville county schools. . He served in the United States Navy from 1943-1946. He worked as a roofer for over twenty years and retired in 1978. He married Geraldine Marshall November 28. 1938. She died June 22, 1989. He wu a life member of Nashville VFW, and Hastings American Legion, and also a member of Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church. Surviving are one son. Jack A. and wife Phyllis Price of Hastings; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, borthers, Ovid Price of Nashville; Reverand Don Price of Battle > Creek; sister, Ilene Harriman of Ml Morris; D several neices and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday X December 28, 1995 at 1:00 at Hastings Grace X Wesleyan Church with Reverend Alvin Yates < officiating x Burial will be at Hastings Township ! Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the ! American Heart Association.Charity of One's! Choice. Arrangements were made by Ginbach ?. Funeral Home in Hastings. ! |Neva Ann Hussong] BATTLE CREEK - Neva Ann Hussong, 82, of Battle Creek, passed away on Wednesday December 20, 1995 at Battle Creek Health System/Community Site. She wu born on November 11, 1913 in Banfield, the daughter of Peter & Mary Kiblinger. She graduated from the WJC. Kellogg High School. Mn. Hussong wu employed at the former Howard’s Hobby Store in Battle Creek, Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek during the war, former Allen Products in Battle Creek and N.C.R. in Dayton, Ohio for several yean. She wu a life member and past Worthy Matron of the Prudence-Nobles Chapter #366 OXS. She wu married to Russell J. Hussong on August 16, 1941. She wu preceded in death by her sister, Juanita Kilgore; brother, Albert Kiblinger; her parents. Surviving are her husband, Russell; son & his wife, Roger & Janice Hussong of Fine Lake; granddaughter, Sarah Hussong; grand­ son, Shawn Hussong; great granddaughter, Terra Dilling; four sisten, Lucille Doster of Sebring, Florida, Mn. Carlton (Charlotte) Wallen of Battle Creek. Gertrude Rhodes of Sebring. Honda. Mn Max (Betty) Root of Battle Creek; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Saturday December 23, 1995 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden & Prudence-Nobles Chapter #366 officiating. Burial wu in Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimen. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. For your insurance call Farmers Insurance Group Dhcovei the advantage of having a# your major irvur* ante coverage with Farm­ ers. No overlap coverage; one Agent provides mean­ ingful savings and gives fast, fair, friendly service. Call a Farmers Agent for auto. We. fire, commercial, boat insurance. GARY BEGG, LUTCF Acant GARY BEGG AGENCY Auto. Hum, Uli, ComavcW ia s UcMgm. Hwngs “ bWmMFUU lacMMK PUBLIC NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 16, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. In the City Hall, Council Chambers, to consider a variance for the City of Hastings, Waste Water Treatment Plant at 225 N. Cass St., being Lots 385-389, 398-402 of Original City. They need to enlarge nonconforming use (less than 50%) under Section 3.55(4), and for a sideyard setbacks of 11 feet on the West side of property line and 11 feet on the North property line under Section 3.113(2) ot the Zoning Ordinance. They do not conform to the above sections. Said property is in an Industrial zone. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said meeting will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and senrices upon seven days notice to the clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 616-945-2468. or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Sharon Vickery City Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 28, 1995 — Page 7 Wilson-Phillips unite in marriage Justin Pierce Wilson and Rachel Mane Phillips were united in marriage June 3. 1995 at First Uni’ed Methodist Church in Hastings. McCall-Jeffrey Chaffin engagement told Solmes-VanDenBerg exchange vows Stacey Soimes ot Hastings and Robert VanDenBerg of Plainwell were united in mar­ riage at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings on Oct. 21. 1995. Their parents are David and Joan Solfnes of Hastings, Thomas and Cricket Brown of East Lansing, and Paul and Judy VanDenBerg of Plainwell. Matron of honor was Christina Soimes, sister of the bride. Best man was James Veldt, friend of (he groom. Flowergirl was Saman­ tha VanDenBerg. Ushers were David Soimes and Jason VanDenBerg. Reception was held at Gun Lake Snowmobile Club. The couple honeymooned on a cruise to Mexico and they will reside in Plainwell. Erb Hanshaw engagement told It is with great joy that Steve and Margie Erb of Delton and Bill and Jean Hanshaw of Hastings announce the engagement of their children Kristina Marie Erb to Jamie William Hanshaw Kristi, a 1992 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, is a registered licensed elec trologist at Razor's Edge in Hastings. Jamie, who graduated from Hastings High School in 1992. is the manager of Yankee Springs Golf Course in Wayland and is cur­ rently attending Kellogg Community College. A Sept. 28. 1996 wedding is being planned. The families of Kristen Lee McCall and Jef­ frey William Chaffin are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Kristen is the daughter of Michael and Sally McCall of Hastings. She is a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently a junior at the University of Michigan studying en­ vironmental engineering. Jeff is the son of Don and Barb Chaffin of Ann Arbor. He is a 1990 graduate of Huron High School. Ann Arbor, and a 1994 graduate of Western Michigan University, majoring in sound reinforcement and lighting design. He is currently employed as head sound engineer at Western Michigan University Miller Auditorium. A 1997 summer wedding is being planned. NICK SMITH, continued... I believe this our disagreement with the President is one of the defining battles of our nation's history. This battle is not about fighting a foreign enemy, it's about fighting for the future of our nation and for the future of our children and grandchildren. It's about moving this nation forward against the wishes of those who are beholden to the failed welfare state. Finally, we've changed the political debate in the country over lhe last year. No longer does Congress create new government agen­ cies. Now we eliminate them. No longer does Congress plan tax increases. Now we fight to allow taxpayers to keep their own money. No longer does Congress encourage government agencies to suffocate businesses in paperwork and mandates. Now we work to reduce regulation. No longer d>es Congress talk of symbolic “deficit reduction'* that neither controls spending nor protects our children and grandchildren. Now we pass budgets that will balance without smoke and mirrors. — We have had to struggle and sacrifice for our achievements. In prior years, we would have been home with ouf families for the holidays. Instead, we were in dreary Washington. It win all be worth it. however, if we can change the natkgfs course for the better. I hope we can and I wish everyone a most prosperous and enjoyable New Year. with Rev Bufford (Buff) Coe officiating the 4 p.m. ceremony. Parents of (he couple are Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Diana) Phillips of Hastings and Mrs. Phyllis Wilson and the late Alan Wilson of Kalamazoo. Maid of honor was Kathy Combs, friend of the bride. Best man was Jarrod Wilson, brother of lhe groom. Bridesmaids were Jcnee Phillips, sister-in­ law of the bride; Victoria Al ward. Amy Nelson, and Kate Webster, friends of lhe bride. Groomsmen were Eric Elsner, Richard Meints. Johnathan Rohacs. and Thomas Webster, friends of the groom. Josh Sandlin, nephew of the groom was ringbearer and Sarah Phillips, niece of the bride, was the flower girl. Ushers were James Trombley, friend of lhe groom and Eric Phillips, brother of the bride. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Russell (Jean) Hammond. After the ceremony, the new Mr. and Mrs. Justin Wilson greeted guests at Hastings Country Club where a reception was held in their honor. The newlyweds honeymooned in England for two weeks, and now reside in Detroit. When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS" to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER,..945-9554. Happy December 30th Birthday Donna Belson 75 Years of loving and being loved by everyone who has ever known her. From the Bakery Gang, Felpausch Associates, friends and family Come by the Bakery at Felpausch and wish her a Happy Birthday or leave a card anytime. Kiwanis members celebrate Christmas Members ol the Hastings Kiwanis Club brought their children and grandchildren to lunch lost week at the Episcopal Parish House Santa stopped by to visit with hearty ■Ho-Ho-Ho's.' He greeted the children and passed out presents to all the youngsters. 1996, Hastings City Bank will celebrate 110 Years of community service. Throughout the years, Hastings City Bank had grown and changed to meet the needs of our community. Some things never change Our commitment to our customers and our appreciation ol your business Celebrating 11O Years of Community Service MenAer FDIC ' Julie Worth, seated on Santa's lap. was a guest ot her father. Gordon, at the Kiwanis luncheon �Pane 8 — The Hastlnfjs Banner — Thursday. December 28. 1995 We begin a New Year TOGETHER...pledged to the better interests of Barry County. We remain dedicated to a brighter future for all county residents, businesses and industrial interests • CITY OFFICIALS • Mary Lou Gray-Hart Mayor -City of Hastings It has ban a unique honor and rare privilege to have served my community these past 16 years. Howard Penrod City Manage ■■ Jerry Sarver Chief of Police Roger Caris Fire Chiy Sharon Vickeiy Clerk Jeff Mansfield Director of Public Services and City Engineer • HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL • Miriam White Robert May 3rd Ward 2nd Ward Maureen Ketchum 4th Ward Courthouse Clock Frank Campbell 1st Ward Dave J as perse 4th Ward Barry County Courthouse �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 28, 1995 — Page 9 We begin a New Year TOGETHER...pledged to the better interests of Barry County. We remain dedicated to a brighter future for all county residents, businesses and industrial interests. • BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP • • BARRY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS • Shirley Drake Supervisor Teddie Soya A Clerk • ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP • if- Nianne Jarrard Treasurer • MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP • Rod Crothers Supervisor Susie Butler Left to right Michael Brawn, Jim Bailey, Emmet Herrington. Lew Newman, Sandy James, Linda Watson Rod Goebel, Tim Burd, Bob Vfenger Clerk Rick Spitzer Michael Brown Trustee County Administrator Darla Cady Treasurer Linda Watson . 1st District Jim Bailey Rod Goebel 4th District - Chairman 8th District Emmet Herrington Um Burd 7th District 5th District Lew Newman Bob Wepger 6th District - Vice-Chairman 2nd District Floyd Shilton Trustee Barry Courts & Law Building Sandy James 3rd District Downtown Hastings Charlton Park Village Church Charlton Park Historic Museum �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 28, 1995 Woodland NEWS I J anders Counseling helped batterer Volunteers put in many hours and a lot ol energy to prepare the luminaries for Hie Christmas Eve spectacular By Joyce F. Weinbrecht (J nest Reporter Thu Christmas season has bc«.n made very attractive by the many kinds of special lighting used by the citizens of Lakewood communities. Along with the lighted trees and windows, the lighted Santas and reindeer, the nativity scenes complete with angels, luminaries add a unique and beautiful style of lighting. There is some debate whether the custom of lighting the way with luminaries began in Germany, or in the southwest, where paper bags with sand in the bottom, hold the luminary candle. Wherever it originated it is an attractive way of decorating for the season, particularly on Christmas Eve. A group of about 36 Woodland residents gathered al the fire barn in Woodland to restore about 1.000 luminaries kept from last year and assemble about 1.000 new ones. The old luminaries, which had been stored tn Bob Crockford's barn since last year, were brought to the fire bam where the old candles were removed, sand added to some and new candles put in place, to make ready for this Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, a mountin of new jugs had a \ ent cut in them and sand and cand les added to the collection of lights. Everyone pitched in to help with whichever task was needed, and the numbers grew rapidly. There were 2,016 candles to be put into the luminaries. This project takes some long term planning. First the clean jugs must be collected. Then funds for purchasing the cnndles must be rais­ ed. Thin was done by celling caramel corn made by volunteers under the supervision of Frank Townsend on Labor Day. bake sales and in October and December at the Woodland Branch of the Ionia County Na­ tional Bank and through private donations. And then the assembling of the luminaries must be done. The village donated the sand. At noon on Christmas Eve. the lights arc loaded on pickup trucks and at dusk the LEGAL NOTICES »o »h* lorry County Rood Commit*.on R««>d*nt* gov* comment* both for ond ogomtl tho Roil* lo Trod*. 1*11* approved for payment a* presented. Mooting odfourned ot 7:4S p.m. Emily Harrison Clerk (12/24) candles are lighted This year they lined cast and west Broadway and north and south Main streets. Traffic slowed down as it came along M-43 to get a better look. The luminaries extended along M-43 (Broadway) from the middle school, east to A. & L. Quick Stop and north from the edge of the village, south to the Stowell's on Main Street. In the village many individuals had luminaries setting along the streets as well as along their sidewalks. The jugs were picked up on Dec. 26 and returned to the Crockford bam for use next year. Lakewood United Methodist Church depicted "The Birth of Christ" with a living nativity scene. It was a very cold Christmas Eve and show and snow was falling gently. An avenue of luminaries lead to the church along M-50. both on the east and the west, continuing through the church parking lot. past the manger with a live donkey, living Mary and Joseph and an angel, with the shepherds tending their flock of live sheep, feeding quietly on hay. There were wise men. too The avenue of lights lead back to the highway out the east drive. The church also celebrated Christmas with a "Walk In" communion service. Woodgrove Brethren Christian Church Parish held a Candlelight Communion Service on Christmas Eve. Luminaries led the way to their door. Zion Lutheran Church held a Candlelight Service in the early evening and a Commu­ nion Service later on Christmas Eve. The Woodland Methodist also had a Christmas Eve service. It was a beautiful night with snow falling and the many colored lights as well as the luminaries to make it a Christmas Eve to remember. Jeanne Fisher of Grand Rapids. Ohio came to Michigan and spent Saturday with her sister and family. Frank and Joyce Weinbrecht. She had to return to Ohio early on Sunday so she didn’t have a chance to visit her Woodland relatives on this trip. Lillian Vandecar entertained her sister. Betrice Rogers and son. Lawrence Bursley at dinner on Christmas Day. Boyd Barry is in Pennock Hospital for a few days. He is feeling somewhat better and hopes to return home sometime this week. Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315. Order of Eastern Sur will not meet dunng lhe months of January and February. 1996 The next meeting will be March 12. 1996. News items, notices or other material which you wish to have included in the Woodland News column can be called to me at 945-5471 or on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 can be reach­ ed at 948-4881. Dear Ann Landen: Having been guilty of domestic violence for 28 of my 31 yean of marriage. 1 am perplexed by those who believe that being a wife batterer docs not make one a potential wife murderer. TV com­ mentators and legal experts who express this opinion have no idea what domestic violence can lead to. Control is the center of a wife batterer's ex­ istence. When the control of in) spouse became threatened. I developed an inner rage that was overwhelming. On one occasion when we were separated. I put a loaded gun in my pocket with the inten­ tion of killing my wife and myself. Only the arrival of military police at my home prevented me from going through with it. I thank God for that. My children were home, and I can imagine the devastating effect that would have had on their lives. Three yean ago, 1 entered a court-ordered spouse-abuse program. The counseling was intense and effective. 1 became aware of my controlling personality and how it was destroying my family. I learned that control is not love. It is an obsession that destroys relationships. Today. I recognized all my old methods of control. When they begin to surface. I rid myself of them instantly. I've grown a lot since treatment and have found an inner peace. A crumbling marriage has become wonderful. Although my conversion came late in my life, perhaps my letter will help other wife batterers. My message is "GET HELP." It's out there and available. You may feel the love you have for your spouse will make up for the pain you have caused her. but without proper therapy and counseling, you will never make ft. - J.M.B., Orlando, Fla. Dear Orlando: It took courage to write as you did, and I thank you. Your message to wife beaters to get counseling is excellent And now, my advice to women who are in physically abusive relationships: GET OUT, and call the police. Picss charges, and flatly refuse io let him back in the house until he has begun to get professional help. Most wife beaters are also substance abusers. They need Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous. Insist they join up as a condition of reuniting. Son takes new identity Dear Ann lenders: Our 44-year-old son went through a divorce five years ago. Since then, his life has deteriorated. He has made a number of bad decisions and experienced some self-inflected setbacks. We have lived in different areas of the country for several years but experienced a normal relationship through periodic visits and phone calls. Two teen-age children were involved in the divorce. They live with their mother and are doing well. We maintain close ties with the children through visits. Our son phoned recently and informed us that he has relocated to an undisclosed state, taken on a new identity, has a job and is ster­ ling a new life. He would not tell us his loca­ tion but promised to keep in touch by phone. We agreed to respect his decision and hope for the best. Periodically, relatives and friends inquire about our son: "How is he? Where is he? What is he doing? Will he attend the next family reunion?" How do we respond? Cn-named in Santa Barbara Dear Santa Barbara: Tell well-meaning family members and friends who inquire about your son that you do hear from him, that he is well and happy, and that he has a job he enjoys but hasn't decided yet where he wants to settle. People who push for more information than that are prying. Change the subject. Elm “Bugs” prove costly Dear Ann Landers: Justice takes another hit in the judicial wars. The hot-coffee episode is one more example in the long line of bewildering verdicts. Here’s my personal forehead slapper to add to your growing list of litigious oddities; J swear that I am not making this up. My neighbor called to complain that elm bugs were flying from my elm trees into hit home and defecating on his curtains and upholstered furniture 1 laughed out loud and didn't take him seriously. Then he threatened to sue if 1 didn’t cut down the trees at once. I decided be was crazy and told him so. A few weeks later. 1 was hit with a lawsuit In court. I argued that I couldn't control roaming insects and asked. "Why couldn't he just screen his windows?" You’d think this suit would have been laughed out of court. Think again I lost and had to buy that loon a new couch and new window coverings. P S I cut down the trees to ensure no further buggy episodes. - Park City, Utah Dnr Park City: The biblical admonition tn love thy neighbor can be difficult to honor with neighbors like that. When are ydii moving? Say ‘Thank*' or you’re out Dear Ann Landers: 1 read the letter from the teen-ager who receives tons of gifts from parents, grandparents and great-grandparenb but has never written a thank-you note and doesn't plan to. Tel) that brat I have a grand­ son with the same attitude 1 have long since written him out of my will, which means that a great deal of propel*-’ ty and other assets will go to the Salvation At*-’ my. They always say thank you. - Portland, Ore. Dear Portland: Way to go. Granny! I like your style. I hope your letter will encourage, other un-thanked relatives to do the same. „ Gem of the Day: A conservative is a liberal who has been arrested. Planning a wedding? What's right? What's wrong ? ' The Ann Landers Guide for Brides' ’ will relieve your anxiety. Send a self-, addressed, long, business-size envelope and a, check or money order for $3.75 (this include/ postage and handling) to: Brides, c/o Ann. Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) " Copyright 1995 Creators Syndicate, Inc. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Dec. 28, 1995 dre availdble in the County Clerk's office ot 220 West Stote St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Keep fork to yourself Dear Ann Landen: A dear friend of long standing, I will call her "Nola," bis lunch with me about once a week. 1 enjoy her com­ pany a great deal, and 1 don't want to lose her friendship, but something is bothering me. Nola has a habit of putting her fork in my food and saying. "I just want a little taste." She never asks if 1 mind. She just goes ahead and helps herself. If she likes it. she says. "Gee. that certainly is delicious. I think I'll have a second taste." And then she reaches over again. While she’s at it. she spears an olive, a pickle or a forkful of lettuce. I find this disgusting. Last week. 1 invited a male friend to join us for lunch, and Nola ate off his plate, too Although he didn't say anything. It was ob­ vious to me that he resented it. It took a lot of sdf-voncrol on my pan to keep my mouth shut. 1 wanted to smack her one. How can I get Nola to stop this rcvoting habit? I want to deliver the message diplomatically because she’s a very dear friend. - Marietta In Mass. Dear Marietta: Forget about diplomacy. Tell Nola flat out to stop putting her fork in your food because it’s crude and unhygienic and it spoils your appetite. The Hastings Area School System with the Christman Company as Construction Manager plan to contract for Boiler Room demolition, mechanical retrofit, and prepar­ atory work for a future addition. Bid documents will be available, for a $50.00 refundable deposit, at The Christ­ man Company, 678 Front Street NW, Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 454-4454, or can be viewed at Dodge, or Builders Exchange after December 27,1995. A pre-bid meeting will be held 10:00 am Thursday, January 4, 1996, at Central Elementary Boiler Room. Bids are due at the Hastings Area School System Administration Building, 232 West Grand Avenue, Hastings, Ml at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 11, 1996. For more information please contact Tom Tennessen, The Christman Company (616) 454-4454 or Duane Glasgow, Supervisor of Maintenance Services at (616) 948-4400. GIRL, Kinsey Kardi born Dec. 18. 1995 at Pipp Community Hospital to Ksrdi VanderPloeg and Jessie Elliot of Plain well/Hastings. Professional Insurance Service For YOU! BOY. Collin Paul bom to Mark and Lon Ir­ win of Wayland on Nov. 29,2:12 p.m., 6 lbs. 6 ozs.. 19^6 inches long. Collin is welcomed home by big brother. Ryan, family and friends. Serving Barry County and Southwest Michigan for 17 Years! Representing Five Great Insurance Companies ”4 REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION RAILROAD STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, January 8, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. to hear objections or comments on the vacation of a portion of Railroad Street as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services, upon seven days notice to the Clerk ot the city of Hastings, 102 S. Broad­ way, or call TDD call relay senrice 1-800-649-3777. BOY, Sebastian Andrew, bom at 2:49 p.m. at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 8. 1995 to Staci Sutherland and Andrew Karp of Kentwood Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Reba Marie, bom at 4:40 a.m. at Pen­ nock Hospital on Dec. 16. 1995 to Steve and Sue Bowen of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. SANDI FOX ADAIR HAAS Prnontl Rrd Specialist Personal Risk Specialist GIRL, Marisa Faye, bom at 1:33 p.m. at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 14. 1995 to John Repp and Stephanie Kane of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs. 4S6 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Christopher Jacob, bora at 12:05 a.m. at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 15. 1995 to Kathy and Chris Peterson of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 Vi inches long BOY, Storm D.. bora at 7:35 a.m. at Pen­ nock Hospital on Dec. 16. 1995 to Glenn and Jackie Ewing of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. Indiana Insurance Ready to Serve All Your Business & Personal Insurance Needs BUCKLAND AGENCY BOY, Jason William Snyder, bora at 9:19 a.m. at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 15. 1995 to Cara Spoelstra and Scott Snyder. Weighing 8 lbs 8 ozs and 21 inches long. BOY, James Jay. bora at 4:10 p.m. at Pen­ nock Hospital on Dec. 9. 1995 to Mr and Mrs James J. Barnum III of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. and 20*6 inches long. Gary Buckland, Sales 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. • Delton • Phone 623-5115 1-800-223-3590 Fax (616) 623-8735 Pat Buckland, Sales �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 28, 1995 — Page 11 From Time to Time... Calvin G. Hill comes to Middleville By Joyce F. Weinbrecht . The following essay was prepared for the Barry Ounty Pioneer Society and printed in lhe July 23. 1914. issue of the Hastings Banner; . “In 1834, Calvin G Hill, a New York State man. was looking for a suitable location in the west for colonization. He purchased 400 acres lying on both banks of the Thomapplc River, within the present village limits of Middleville “Establishing a colony in the new lands out west was a theme very close to the hearts of enterprising settlers in those days. They desired to sec their locality build up into a thriving, growing community . . “Such wishes lay in Calvin Hill's heart as he chose the site for his settlement (Sections IS and 22). He figured on the excellent loca­ tion this spot offered for agricultural develop­ ment or grazing purposes. We assume that he was also most favorably impressed with the potential water power available from lhe river. * “Squire Hill, as he was called, deserves high praise for his far sighted and rugged enterprise. His contemporaries also deserve more than passing mention. ’"The first building in the new settlement was a log house built on the hill west of town. It was erected in the year 1835. Soon after its completion. Calvin Hill brought is wife, two sons and three daughters out from New York State to live in this wild, but scenic place. His brother. Elias Hill, and his family, also came with the Calvin Hill family. Elias located to the west of Calvin, taking up land one mile west of Middleville and lying on lhe south side of the road. “Henry Leonard came to the Thomapplc settlement in the fall of 1835. settling on land purchased from Calvin G. Hill, north of Mr. Hill's habitation. Henry was the the late Orrin Leonard. He left a cord in this community. He was the oner in Bany County and it was his efforts that his brother. Phillip came to the Thomapplc settlement . Hill was interested in building a near Duncan Lake and he engagDuncan and Bainbridge Gage to □posed mill >o necessary to the of a pioneer community. This in use for any length of time, but cred as the first saw mill in the township. “Phot to 1843. GtoiiMbwimi w called lomapple due to the prolific growth of wmapple shrubs along the banks of the "In 1843. the post office moved from Gales men. three miles south of the Thomapplc element It had been known as the Mid­ ville post office on federal records, so omappk settlement also cme to be known Middleville, and lhe name of Scale's line, which was then estimated to be I (way between Kent settlement (now Grand pids) Bronson (now Kalamazoo) B S. Dibble and John Bradley had been • postmasters of Middleville post office was located three miles south of ThorR Gates Corners, but Squire Hili istmastcr when the post office was his settlement st election in Thomapplc Township in April 1838 at the home of B.S. k township included lands in Thornlement. Irving. Yankee Springs nd. Calvin G. Hill was elected and commissioner of highways, as nc of the inspectors of primary Kf'The first meeting of the inspectors was l$)d that same April, with Squire Hill as chairman. The township was hid out into five school districts. The present Thomapplc Xqwnship was designated as District One. It wis subdivided in 1839 into four districts, but H(n was reunited into one. “The first schoolhouse was a log hut built on the west side of the Thomapplc River, just north of the Leonard Hotel. In 1840. this was by a frame building erected in some /W- Middleville’s Covered Bridge. scrub oaks about one half mile north of the comer of West Mam and Arlington streets. “One of the pupils during the 1840s was Oscar M. White of Middleville. Indian children came to this school from the Indian encampment on Section One in Thomapplc Township at lhe intersection of the Thomapplc and Coldwater rivers. Mr. White remembered that Kelsey, the son of a Chip­ pewa. was a schoolmate at this time. “A portion of this old frame schoolhouse is now a part of a bam or shed standing on the place of the late William Dickens Sr. From 1840 until a schoolhouse was built on the east side of lhe nver in 1854. this building served as a schoolhouse and a place of religious ser­ vices at different limes. .. “I¥a jound on whtch lhe prcaen*4i9U^ fine school building at Middleville is located was donated by Calvin G. Hill for school pur­ poses. A brick building, somewhat less pretentions, was first erected and the present building replaced it in 1871. "At lhe old frame school house on the east side of Arlington Street, religious services were conducted by die Rev Waldo, who taught school during the week. Families for miles around came lo attend these services. Mn. Jennie Lee (Miss Jennie Dennis at that time) recalled lhai she used to accompany her parents and three brothers, John. Jacob and Dennis to such services. “Mr. Mead, an elderly man. with some smattering of knowledge about the notes of lhe musical scale, was choir master. The choir consisted of Miss Mary Mead, his daughter, her sister. Mn. Charles Pauli, plus the misses Delia and Harriet Hill, daughters of Square Hill. Almost everybody went to church in those days There were not many other attrac­ tions to divert people's attention away from divine services in those times. "Miss Jennie Dennis taught the school out on Scale's Prairie during lhe years 1852. 1854 and 1855. Her salary was SI.25 per week, considered good pay in those days. An early record of Thomapplc Township shows that in School Distrir* One. in 1843. J.H. Hare and Jane Hill were employed as teachers. She was paid $43 for teaching the three Rs for three months and Jane Hill received the magnificent salary of $16 for four months labor. 25 cents less per week than Miss Dennis was drawing over on Scales Prairie some ten years later "A history of Middleville would be far loo brief were not some mention made of the hostelries that flourished in those days. Travelers were aboard in lhe land and the country was full of agents selling real estate, prospectors looking for town sites ane emigrants who often bought their new home sites while back east and then journeyed west to find that they had been gold bricked. Houses of entertainment for the men and shelters for their beasts were necessary in pioneer settlements. “About 1840, Calvin G. Hill erected a building on the hill west of the river. It was built as a store, but it was never used for that purpose. At first it held ajeiect school, then passed into lhe possession of Charles V. Patrick. Later it came to bdxiwncd by Phillip Leonard end known as Loouard's Hotel. “In the early 1850s. •Ctartet 'V. Patrickbuilt a frame village tavern on the site where the present (1914) Middleville Inn now stands. Patrick s hotel was formally opened to the public with a grand ball and reception on New Year s Eve 1852. The landlord was Ralph Bugbee. who remained a tavern keeper in Middleville, but a short time before. Charles V. Patrick himself took charge. “The grand ball and reception has been described by Mrs. Jennie Lee as a very pretentious affair. Guests flocked in from points as far distant as Hastings. Orangeville. Yankee Springs and Prairieville. The banquet supper was under the direction of Mrs. Charles Williams, who acted as caterer. “After eating, lhe guests repaired to the dance floor, which was known as a ’swinging floor.’ There were no center posts underneath and the floor boards were not fastened to the sides of the building. The floor moved up and down, not unlike the motion of a ship at sea. The harder the guests danced, the more the floor would rock up and down. "The Virginia Reel, the Money Musk and good old hompiprs, clogs and schottisches were heard, and no doublt they got all the sen­ sation which arc currently credited to the ungoes and turkey trots. “So great an attaction was this dancing floor that boys used to climb up the posts on lhe front porch of this hotel and stand on the balcony to look through lhe windows at the merry couples dancing. Whether this stunt was tned more than once we arc not aware, but four young men did it one evening to the annoyance of the manager, whose name it would not bee seemly to mention here He was a good floor manager, as lie had always been successful in putting downstairs any characters not desirable “On the night when these four young men tried to see the sights, he ordered them down or else take the punishment of being pitched up and thrown bodily to the street some dozen or more feet below Three of the young men descended, but the fourth stood his ground and soon at it hammer and tongs with the floor manager, who had not only met his match but his master and then some. The floor manager was bested up there on the narrow perch and he had to turn management of the swinging floor over to a friend for the rest of the evening. “In addition to dances at the old tavern, there were swinging schools in the frame schoolhouse on Arlington Street. A man known as Yankee Stimson, no one seems to know his real name, used to give entertain­ ment in the Leonard Hotel. We are informed that he could play the buffoon and the sage with equal grace, and his visits helped to break the monotony of every day routine. “Phillip Leonard, proprietor of Leonard's Hotel for some years, look Squire Hill’s daughter, Delia, as his wife. Whenever occa­ sions of an important nature brought a bevy of guests to Landlord Leonard's house of enter­ tainment. the unmarried daughters of Squire Hill were called on to assist their sister. “Miss Jennie Dennis came to Middleville in 1851. She described the village as being a row of low buildings situated on the east side of the Thornapple River. Here it was that the pioneer merchants and traders did what business was to be done. They traded notions and other gegaws to the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, who used to live up on Section One. close to the Coldwater or Little Thornapple River. There was a remnant of a tribe of Potawatomi who lived south and east of Mid­ dleville at certain seasons of the year. "For many years, Isaac N. Keeler was pro­ minently identified with the mercantile life of the village of Middleville. He came to the set­ tlement in 1850 as a peddler, his entire slock being carried in a tin trunk. Deciding to settle at Middleville. Mr Keeler bought S300 worth of merchandise in New York City. The goods came as far as Galesburg by water routes and railroad, then overland by wagons into Middleville "Keeler kept store in a part of A.C. Broen’s bouse for a short time, then built a store across the street, about where the big Nelson and Son Store now stands (1914). Mr. Keeler did a thriving business bartering with the Indians during the early years. This pioneer merchant retired from active business after ten years. “In 1848. S.S. Parkhurst, a medical student working his way through college, and came to Middleville. He promptly undertook to teach in the village school to augment his income, with Lhe understanding that he could close the school wlxnever it became necessary to the bodily comfort of those needing a doctor's care. He relumed to college and graduated in 1850. coming back as Doctor Parkhurst to practice medicine. “It is said that at one nf the Indian Pow Wows held where the Middleville Inn now stands (1914), an Indian was taken sick. Dr. Parkhurst was called to administer to him. and when the Indian recovered. Dr. Parkhurst was held in great esteem. “In 1851. he was called out to the Chip­ pewa encampment to see Chief Kennebec and a squaw, both of whom were sick. The Chip­ pewa dwelling was a log hut with a lean to of hides adjoining it. When Dr. Parkhurst made this call, he gallantly invited two young ladies to accompany him. Both Miss Jennie Dems and Miss Harriet Hill were delighted at the prospect of a trip to the Indian encampment, and they were interested tn the facts that the Indians were preparing potatoes for eating by roasting them on the coals of a fire. "Down in Orangeville, a village tavern was built and opened in 1855, and the citizens planned to celebrate the occasion with a blow out’ on the Fourth of July. To do this in the right way, they went over to Hastings and borrowed a cannon belonging lo some of the citizens of that village. It so happened that tie cannon was at Middleville in the possession of John F. Emery. Emery was landlord of the Middleville holsterly and had planned for a Middleville Fourth of July celebration. "When the Orangeville men appeared with an order to secure possession of the cannon, landlord Emery tned boldly to hold his ground, assisted by his wife who executed some sharp military movements with a broomstick on the invader's flanks, but the storming parry got away safely with their prize. Afterward. Emery sought redress by causing the arrest of the invaders, but was glad to drop the suits when the Orangeville defendants began to prosecute him for selling liquor illegally. “Such are a few of the incidents relating to (he early settlement made on the Thomapplc River by Calvin G. Hill who passed into the Great Beyond in 1867. His remains are at rest in the cemetery just east of the village. He saw the town site which be laid out grow from an Indian Council grove to a thriving village. “To our noble pioneer ancestors who made America great by their unceasing toil, by their faith in the ultimate destiny and the rights of their children to a better world than they knew, we give praise. Let us praise to take great pride in the things they did for genera­ tions yet unborn. They did so much for others, not thinking of lhe long toil; they had vision and inspiration and they were imbued with a faith in their fellow man and knew that ultimately they would triumph over the nigg­ ed forces they struggled against. “Each pioneer toiled so hard to gain a guer­ don so small that we wonder, did not their close proximity to nature hold them closer to divine guidance than is now possible in a world filled with schism?” Sources: Archives of the Hastings Banner; Mt. Hope cemetery records. Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting... BANNER CLASSIFIED! TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Off PUBLIC HEARING LAKESIDE DRIVE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of tha Township of Hops. Barry County, Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public Improvements consisting of the paving and other Improvements to Lakeside Drive, a private road, (the "Improvements"), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage In the special assessment district described below, has resolved Its Intention to proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts ol Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements In the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels ot land which are benetItted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: Lakeside Drive Road Specie. Assessment District Lots and parcels numbered: 08-007-019-003-00 08007-24001400 08007-020-02900 08007-24001500 08007020031-20 08007-24001800 0800702003300 08007-240016-10 08007020033-10 08007-24001800 08007-24000100 08007-24001900 08007-24000200 08007-24001936 08007-24000300 08007-24002000 08007-24000400 08007-24002100 08007-24000500 06007-24002300 08007-240005-10 08007-24002600 08007-24000800 06007-24002900 08007-24000700 08007-24500100 08007-24000800 08007-24500200 08007-24000900 08007-24500300 06007 24001000 08007 24500400 08007-24001100 08007-24500500 08007-240 012 00 08007-24500600 08007-24001300 08007 24500700 08007-24500800 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township ol Hope will hold s public hearing on Monday, the 8th of January. 1996. at 6:30 p.m., at the Township Hall. 5643 S. Wall Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058, in said Township, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other metters relating to said Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. TAKE NOTICE THAT, based upon construction bids received, the original estimate ol cost may increase In excess of 10%, and public comment shall be considered regarding such increase In the estimate ol cost at this hearing. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE APPROVED ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE FURTHER INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope Shirley R. Case, Clerk Dated: December 26. 1995 Middleville School built in 1871. Township of Hope �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 28. 1995 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Winners abundant in Banner's Top 10 sports stories of ‘95 By Jim Jensen Sports Writer Year 1995, was memorable for this sports writer Happy New Year!.. well almost. Every year at this time people begin to sit back in their easy chairs and recollect cn the past 12 months. Miracles, tragedies, high moments and low times — All is remembered. What the top movie of lhe year was and who was the worst dressed movie star. There is a category for just about everything and everybody and the reason for this is simple. IVople love to remember. Most of these items, of course, don't amount to a single bean. And what may be full of beans for one individual may be beanless to another. Still, it's fun to look back and remember all that has happened. To let your emotions run free in memory of all the things that have touched your heart during the past year For me. 1995 was full of heart and full of memories. Where do I start? I'm in a new city at a new job and there are lots of nice people around me — that's a good start I could attempt to recap the year, but it would probably end up sounding like any other January magazine that is now on display at i store near you So I’ll stick to sports, what I'm actually paid lo write about. In the wonderful world of sports the Detroit Red Wings finally made it to a Stanley Cup final, but were swept by the surprising New Jersey Devils in four games. This after Detroit compiled the NHL's best record during the regular season Armed with a very potent offensive machine — Steve Yzerman. Paul Coffey. Sergei Fedorov and Dino Ciccarelli included — the Red Wings could not seem to slip the puck past the Devils and their hot goaltender Martin Brodeur. And the Devils, who outscored the Red Wings 16-7 in the series, were left sipping from Lord Stanley's Cup. So after 40 years, the octopi still wait in Detroit as the Red Wings' thirst becomes even grcaicr The Detroit Lions, as we have mentioned in this space before, started off the season 3­ 6. but havfc dow won shven straight and open its playoff quest this Saturday versus the Rodney Peete driven Philadelphia Eagles. Now fans dressed in honolulu blue and grey are beginning to climb into Wayne s playland rather than attempt to bury him underneath the Silvcrdome’s floor. Those who were demanding bis head earlier in the year are now crazed with thoughts of the Lions going all the way. And with the NFL's best offense — Sanders. Mitchell. Pemman. Moore and Morton included — Wayne's playland could be mighty big by the lime lhe season rolls to a close. Maybe even the Super Bowl? But. don't bet the house on it. There were personal accomplishments this year as well. Baltimore Oriole Cal Ripken Jr. breaking Lou Gehrig's Major League Baseball record for most consecutive games played. This mark set during a time when most baseball fans were battling a sour taste caused by an early season strike. Still. Ripken stood tall and true to his game Or Rebecca Lobo leading her Connecticut basketball team to a perfect regular season and an NCAA championship. It wasn't so much Lobo's jump shot that we remember as il was her emotions that she displayed outwardly on lhe court. One sports legend even made a lol of news for something a jury concluded that he didn't do. (Hey. "Juice please call me when you find that real killer.) Near home there were cross country championships for Maple Valley's Kathryn Murphy and the Caledonia girls team. Lakewood's volleyball team made it to the Gass B championship and Maple Valley's football squad didn't even make it to lhe stale playoffs despite an 8-1 record and a season­ ending win over state ranked Pennfield. No. I wouldn't call it a great year in sports, but it was well worth remembering. Jerry Garcia, the leader of the Dead died in I have worked at the Banner for less than one-sixth of 1995. so putting together a year in review was no simple chore. Still, it was fun io go back and see all the big events that I missed or recollect on those that I was able to take part in. These are the Top Ten sport stories for 1995. sport stories that were reported here by lhe Hastings Banner Of course now it is nearly 1996. so I guess it's time to record some more big sport stories. 1. Nov. 16 — "Maple Valley runner covers successful course" — Maple Valley's Kathryn Murphy wins a Class C cross country championship at Lowell High School. Young, who holds many Lion running records, covered lhe course in 18:57. 2. March 23 — "Lakewood volleyball team makes it to state finals" — With wins over Marysville and St. Mary Catholic Central, the Lady Vikes sail to the Class B championship to face Stevensville Lakeshore. Lakeshore won the match 15-5. 16-14. Heather Mitchell. Jennifer Mitchell, Jessi Briseno. Angela Rufner. Becky Rufner and Sarah Milboumc al) spurred Lakewood's road to the final two. 3. Aug. 10 — "A horribly wonderful experience for Andrew Mogg at Buick Open" — Former Hastings' golfer Andrew Mogg qualifies for lhe Buick Open in Grand Blanc, but docs not play his best rounds. Mogg shot a five over par the first day and a 78 on lhe second, a total that did not allow him to make the tournament's cut. 4. May 25 — "Delton boys track team win fifth straight KVA championship — With a record 183 points, the DeltonKellogg boys program won its fifth and two Panther teams won events. Link Pape and Gary Fisher both went to the stale meet for Delton-Kellogg. Pape in lhe shot put and Fisher in the 800-meier run. 5. March 9 — "Hastings sending two wrestlers. Delton one to state competition." — Chris Allen and Cole Bowen from Hastings and Link Pape of Delton-Kellogg qualified for the Class B state wrestling tournament at Battle Creek s Kellogg Arena. Allen wrestled at 142 pounds, while Bowen competed at 160 pounds. Pape, a heavyweight, fell one match shy of a medal at the event. 6. Nov. 2 — "Lions miss state playoffs by inches" — Maple Valley s football team ends its season 8-1 with a 18-0 victory over Class B powerhouse Pennfield. but still does not make the Gass C playoffs. The region that Maple Valley was put in had four teams, including Hopkins, with undefeated records. 7. Feb. 16 — "Hastings mat team wins share of Twin Valley title" — The Saxons finished their last season in the Twin Valley with a share of the league wrestling title. Harper Creek also earned a share of the trophy. Winning league championships for Hastings were Sparky Weedall (215). Jamie James (172), Cole Bowen (160) and Mike Opolski (126). 8. June 1 — "HHS girls score 43 vs. Albion" — Hastings beat Albion 43-0 in lhe first game of a varsity softball doubleheader on May 25. In the second game. Saxon Amanda Jennings raised her season record to 13-5 with a no-hitter. Hastings ends the regular season at 22-8 overall. 9. March 16 — "Saxons fall to Trojans in Maple Valley's Kathryn Murphy won. the Class C cross country championship with a first place finish al­ Lowell High. varsity basketball team defeats Hastings af Sieve Converse leads lhe winners with 16 points and 11 rebounds. 10. April 20 — “Delion-Kellogg High** School creates Sports Hall of Fame" — Tne* athletic department at Delion-Kellogg announced the creation of a Sports Hall of Fame in memory of John Whitledge. an 1995. and some probably would say well lhe ole' hippie finally went too far and passed on into another world." I'm sure wherever he is a smile and many happy thoughts are not too far away. Happy New Year to all. Well talk to you soon. Lakewood's volleyball team went to the stale finals in Class B where they finished as runnerups T 0891 Vliek’s 28 spark Delton Panthers to win Ryan Vliek put on a show for the DeltonKellogg basketball team on Dec. 22. Vliek. a senior guard, made 8-of-11 field goals and canned 8-of-10 free throws in the Panthers' 60-53 win over Kalamazoo Christian. His 28 points were a season high, while all 10 of his free throw attempts came during the fourth quarter. "He was a big boost for us." DeltonKellogg Coach Jim Hogoboom said. Tyler Jansen scored eight points. Troy McCarty seven points. Karl Norton six. Scott Haas five and Jesse Young four, also for the Panthers’ offense Norton topped the squad with five rebounds. Delton-Kellogg (2-4 overall and 2-2 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association) appeared to have a comfortable 56-44 lead with 1:09 to play, but Kalamazoo Christian was able to knock down a couple of ihree-poiniers and force a few turnovers to get within striking distance. "We did a decent job defensively and didn't lose sight of then shooters." Hogoboom said in evaluating his team's overall performance. For the game, the Panthers made 17-of-39 field goal attempts and used a trapping defense to distract Kalamazoo Christian's offense. Delton-Kellogg will next pla* Plainwell at home on Jan. 9. Hastings Varsity spikers give Lakeview a scare Huge strides were made by the Hastings varsity volleyball team during a recent fourdsy stretch. The Saxons, who did not play with great emotion al the Dec. 16 Otsego Tournament, really came to play In its home opener with Battle Creek Lakeview on Dec. 20. Lakeview, a defending Class A quarterfinalist, eventually won the match &15. 15-7. 15-4. but not without great resistance from the Saxon spikers. "Much improved from Saturday’s tournament.' Hastings Coach Peg Boucher said of her team's performance. The intensity was there until the third game. A little letdown, but overall an excellent to Otsego 15-7. 15-12. Hart 15-13, 15-11, Schoolcraft 15-12. 15-11 and split with Galesburg/Augusu 15-9.13-15. match." Jodi Songer led lhe Saxons in kills with seven and Anne Burghdoff smacked four kills. Burghdoff also led the team in service aces. At the Otsego Tournament. Hastings lost Songer and Burghdoff combined for nine service aces on lhe day. Jenae Bailey was the team's top bitter, while Burghdoff Three soccer Saxons named all-academic Aaron Baker. Damian dcGoa and Chris Norris, all members of ibe Hastings soccer team, have been named to d»e Class B all­ academic team for their high academic achievement and soccer skills. All three boys are intending on going to college in the fall and majoring in things such as engineering and medicine, according to Hastings Coach Doug Mepham. In order to be eligible for the award, the players had to have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. All ihree Saxons were starters on the soccer team this past season. spearheaded Hastings' blocking efforts. Hastings will next play al Middleville no Jan. 3. Frosh spikers come from behind, beat Spartans Hastings' freshman volleyball team came back from a 1-10. 2-11 deficit to defeat. Battle Creek Lakeview 17-15.15-11 on 20. S' Laura Slot .1 and Sara Allerdtng had fiv$L and seven service points respectively in Tint game. Andrea Larke had 14 serviae-: points, including three aces, in lhe second;: game. The freshman team will next play al; Middleville on Jan. 3. Iji? Delton-Kellogg's Karl Norton (50). shown here in an earlier game, scored six points and grabbed five rebounds against Kalamazoo Christian. Aaron Baker Damian deGoa Chris Norns �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 28. 1995 — Page 13 FHC wins league opener; Saxons 5-0 at Allegan Welcome io the O.K. White Conference. If you can call It a welcome, that * what Forest Hills Central said to Hastings wrestling squad on Dec. 21. ".They said it with a 46-18 final score. The ■pons managed just four varsity winners in 1^14 weight classes. y^Tbcy (Forest Hills Central) are very well flhehed, very aggressive." Hastings Coach fiye Furrow said. "We have to learn from fit that we still got a lot of room to £Asked if Forest Hills Central, ranked No. un Division U. is the best team in the ^tgue. Furrow had a simple reply. ••“Well. 1 hope they are.' Furrow said “they never quit hustling." •• Hastings actually led 3-0 after the event's first match. Luke Noteboom won a 14-11 decision over Noah School in the 103-pound weight class. -The three other Saxon winners were Jeremai Cook. Chris Allen and Tim Eascy. Cook won an 11-7 decision over Neil Sickterman at 115 pounds. Allen won a third period pin against Matt Kasberger at 145 pounds And Eascy pinned Scott Brockett in 144 at 215 pounds. “Allen wrestled aggressively and got his pin." Furrow said. "Jeremai is already up to eight wins (8-2 overall) after getting 10 last year." Being in a new conference makes Hastings a bit unfamilar the first time around "We knew that they were good, but we knew nothing about them." Furrow said. "The; just killed us on our feet tonight." .Allegan Christmas Quad The Saxons rebounded strongly at lhe Allegan Christmas Quad on Dec. 23 winning five times and losing none. Hastings beat Battle Creek Pennfield 49- A League Champs — Bobs Gun Hastings' Tom Moore, shown here in his match with Forest Hills Central, went 4-1 at the Allegan Christmas Quad with two pins. 27. Churchill of Thunder Bay Ontario 66-12, Holland West Ottawa 58-24. Allegan 45-26 and Grand Rapids Catholic Central 67-10. Five Hastings' wrestlers finished lhe day with undefeated records: Luke Note boom, Craig Bowen. Chris Allen. Kevin Morgan and Justin Waters Noteboom was 4-0 with four pins wrestling at 103 pounds. Three of his pins were under one minute, including an 18second pin versus Thunder Bay Ontario. Bowen, wrestling at 135, was 5-0 with four pins. Bowen won a 12-10 overtime decision against Allegan to remain Womens fall league volleyball winners on Bobs Gun includes Sheila Morway. Kathy Sherman. Sue Owen, Liz Mast and Michelle Duits. Not pictured are Deb Williams. Kelly Yoder, Brenda Morgan and Shelly Hook. undefeated. Allen was 4-0 at 145 with three of his wins coming on pins. His fastest pin came in 13 seconds against Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Morgan had five victories in the 171pound class. Three of Morgan's wins came on decisions Walers competed in the 275-pound category and finished 4-0. Three of his wins were on pins, the quickest coming in 55 seconds. Hastings will wrestle today at the Spana Multi-Dual. Defensive woes hurt JV Saxons ;Defense was the problem in Hastings varsity basketball loss to Wyoming on Dec. 21. Saxons lost the contest 70-63 and lhe Vikings to score 27 points in the final eight minutes. Ed VanDerMolen led Hastings with 16 points. Darnell Day tallied 12 and Mike seven, while Sulcer pulled down five boards. The jitnlor varsity Saxons ‘ will host Lowell on Jan. 5. Sulcer scored nine points. Day also led the team in rebounds with B League Champs — Tool & Die ree free throws decide outco A team of fifth and sixth grade boys from Hastings recently won the Portland Christmas Tournament with four wins. Muding one that was decided with 2.7 seconds left in the game. The 12 members of the Hastings squad went 4-0 and beat an all-stai team from Perry in (lie championship game 40-39. Hastings made three free throws to pull the game out Middle school grapplers beat Holt The Hastings Middle School wrestling team recently improved its record to 4-0 with a 59-33 win over Holl. Nathan Smith. Nick Mainstone. Chad Noteboom. Sam Stafford. John Jacobs. Phil McKeough. Jay Campbell and Gabe McCarty all won on pins. Robert Mtarka. Robbie Lee and Sean Tefft won on decisions. Mike Perkins. Shawn Rosenberger. Brett Allen. Ryan Argo. John Mix and David Embury all won exhibition matches. Womens fall league volleyball winners on Tool & Die include Laurie Eastmas, Jennifer Kensington. Stacy Kensington. Carol Mack, Kim Kroells, Erin Neil. Alissa Goodwin. Not pictured is Ginger Eastman. BOWLINC SCORES Recreation Bowling League #3 Barry Automotive 38; Harder-Warner 36.5; Carlton Center Excavating and Woodland Boys and Cross' Country Homes 33; Freeport Elevator 32 and Fairchild* 31. Good Gaines — D Lambert 201-223-602; M. Porritt 211-543; J. Buehler 203; T. Eckert 208-525; B. Olsen 533; T. Westbrook 515; D. McKelvey 204; T. Wieland 514. Thursday A.M. Question Marks 40-24; Hummers 3914-2414; Hastings Bowl 3514-2814; Lucky Shots 35-29; Varneys 35-29; Bosleys 3214-3114; LeHarves 32-32; Leftovers 2914-3014; Valley Realty 26-34. Good Gaines and Series —S. Sebastian 231-612; C Stuan 166-461; B. Norris 161-461; P Godbey 179-459; I. Ruthruff 167-429; A Boniface 132-356; K. Kesler 111-299; P. Fisher 176; J. Lewis 173; F. Ruthruff 172; N. Totten 154; B Estep 147; B Sexton 144; J. Piper 114. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 42-22; Varney’s Stables 3814-2514; Misfits 35-29; Nashville Chiropractic 34-30; Eye and Ent Spec. 32-32; Hair Care Center 31-33; Mace’s Ph. 3016-3314; Valley Realty 28-36; Lifestyles 2414-3914; H & S Machine 2414-3914. High Gaines and Series —M Snyder 204-504; B Hathaway 175-480; S. Penn ington 174-468; N. Varney 172-466; M Dull 146-398; J. Gardner 145-391; D. Breuer 153-416; C. Trumbull 130-340; B. Smith 198; F. Schneider 165; W. Purchis 46; D Seeber 167; D Keller 163; G. Otis 169; K. Becker 544; B. Miner 424. Fridas Nite Moose Mixed Get Lucky’s 4714-1614; 9 and a Wiggle 40-24; Three Ponies 38-26; Working On 11 38-26; Hinds Out 36-28; Sears Service 36-28; Middle Lakers 3236-31 VS; Big 0'1 3216-31SS; Gillons 32-32; Four Stars 32-32; Keglers 31-33; Rocky Four 29-35; Odd Balls 28-36; Late Comers 26'6-3735, Rusty Four 26-38; Four R-s 25-39; Ten Pins 24-40; Gut­ ter Dusters 22-42. High Gaines and Series - J. Barnum 228-631; B. Keeler 207-582; D. Sarber 222-521; S. Sanborn 207-541; S. Peabody 198-542; D. Leonard 182-513; W. Gillons 165; W. Brodock 197 Prized Panthers Delton-Kellogg athletes who were named All-3arry County in their respective sports during the fall sports season include (tram row. from left) Ryan Vliek (golf), Josh Smith (cross country). Casey Louden (cross country) and Chad Chambless (soccer) and (back row) Chad Lenz (football), Andy Johnson (football). James Sibbersen (football) and Scott Haas (football). Chris Norton (soccer) and Angie Lillibridge (cross country) were also named All-Barry County. Read The HASTINGS BANNER every week. Subscribe, or get a copy at news stands around the county. Please Support Your United Way. UrUtedWteu Reaching Those Who Need Help T ouching Us All w High Game and Series - S. VanDenburg 226631; K. Becker 199-514; F. Ruthniff 185-508; S. Lewis 188-468; R. Brumell 167-426; S. Keeler 216; L. Barnum 210; S. HUdenbrand 182; M. Sutliff 173; G. Kasinsky 160; D. Service 179. “..y----- Sunday Family Open Gyms Every Sunday, beginning Jan. 7-March 10. the YMCA will have the Hastings High School gym open for open gyms. The gym opens at 2 and closes at 4 p.m. Activities will be basketball volleyball, and rollerskating (bring your own equipment). The cost for the activity is $2 per person with a family cap of $6. Those with youth in grades 6 or lower must be accompanied by a parent. There will be no open gym on Jan. 14. Family Fun Nights On Friday. Jan. 19. from 6:45-8:45 p.m.. the YMCA will be sponsoring a family fun night at the Hastings High School. Activities will include volleyball, basketball, old lime movies, crafts, and rollerskating (bring your own skates). The cost for the evening is S2 per person, with a maximum of $6 per family. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian On Friday. Jan. 12. from 6:30-8:30 p.m.. the YMCA will be sponsoring a family fun night at the Middleville High School. Ac­ tivities will include volleyball, basketball, old time movies, crafts, and swimming. The cost for the evening is $2 per person. with a max­ imum of S6 per family. Children mast te ac­ companied by at least cne psrent or guardian. Cheerleading Clink HastIngs Area On Monday and Wednesday, girls in grades 3-6th. will have the opportunity to participate tn a two week cheerlewling clinic. The pro­ gram begins on Jan. 22 and ends Jan. 31. Par­ ticipants will also cheer at a Hastings High School varsity basketball game on Feb. 2. The program is held at the Hastings High School cafeteria from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Preregistratior. is required The com for the pro­ gram is SI9 which includes a YMCA Cheerleading shin. Sponsorships are available upon request The program is limited to the first 50 who register. Middleville Area On Monday and Thursdays, girls in grades 3-6th. will have the opportunity to participate in a two week cheerleading clinic. The pro­ gram begins on Jan. 25 and ends Feb. 5. Par­ ticipants will also cheer at a Middleville High School varsity basketball game. Date of game will be announced at clinic. The program L held al lhe Middleville High School gym­ nasium from 4:00-4:45 p.m. Pre-registration is required. The cost for the program is $19 which includes a YMCA Cheerleading shirt. The cost is $5 if you already have a YMCA cheerleading shirt. Sponsorships are available upon request. The program is limited to the first 50 who register �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 28, 1995 Tough financial year may prove rosy for County Board by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Five new Barry County commissioners and three re-elected members took on the challenge of a tough 1995 because of the county's financial condition, said County Board Chairman James Bailey. In 1995 we concentrated primarily on fi­ nances." Bailey said of lhe board's year. Along with commissioners, all county departments swallowed a 1 1/2 percent cut in their budgets to try to get the financial picture turned around when it was learned that the new board bad inherited a budget with $400,000 less than anticipated because of what officials said was a typographical error. Commissi oners may ri ng in lhe new year with a better fund balance than they ever dreamed because of bell tightening and $100,000 ot increased fines and fees from the County District Court. Bailey said. "The bottom line is we re going io see a general fund that should be back where il should be." be said. "And with another con­ scious move, it's very possible that were going lo have our budget that the slate rec­ ommends with a general fund balance of 10 percent. A lot of people are going to be shocked to bear that." Bailey espects that to happen as fiscal year 1995 is wrapped up. 'I think the figures are going to be out probably in about 40 days. We've got our own projections right now. "Everything that was done was a very conscious decision lo make lhe budget bet­ ter" such as the 1 1/2 percent reduction across the board for all departments." he said. Attorney named by city to fight Pennock lawsuit The city of Hastings will seek to have lhe lawsuit brought against them by Pennock Hospital dismissed. City Manager Howard Penrod Monday night introduced to city council the city's le­ gal council handling the Pennock Hospital 1 a wsuit A t torney M ichae 1 Bogren of lhe offlees of Plunkett and Cooney updated the council on the status of the suit. Pennock formally presented a plan earlier this year to expand at Us current site, build a parking lot across the street on Green and establish a child care center nearby to the Planning Commission and City Council and there was a public bearing Neighbors objected to what they called en­ croachment on their residential area. The Planning Commission seemed to agree, voting 6-2 against recommending the project, and the City Council stalled lhe plan with a 4-4 vote on July 24. Pennock nonetheless had five homes de­ molished across the street, where it wanted to put. in its parting lot. exactly one month ifte the council's vote. It then filed a law­ suit against the dry to try to get the parking kx project approved and announced it had no plans anymore for a child care center. Bogren said be is working on a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, and believes it will be filed within a week. He said be will ask ibe court to dismiss all three counis against the city because the hospital had failed to ex­ haust all the administrative solutions. "They should have gone back io the plan­ ning commission." Bogren said. He also said be will seek dismissal be­ cause the city has the discretion to deny any requests. Bogren said it may take a while for the motion to be beard, because all three Barry County judges have dismissed themselves from the case. A judge will be appointed by the state, be said. Penrod said Bogren is representing the city through the Michigan Municipal League's insurance company. "The only thing we didn't count on that we did get was district court did give us...a tremendous Christmas present due to the fines that were there this year and the court fees. We can't budget for that. We re proba­ bly going to see an excess of $100,000 that was not budgeted for. So that's really good. Rather than a court system that says, sorry county you're going to have to pay more. They worked hard. The other two courts stayed within their budget as well." Bailey said. If that pans out in the final budget report for 1995. il will reverse six years of dwin­ dling fund balance reserves. "The audited figures show ihai our fund balance was a downward trend since 1989. We (past county board*' went from almost a million dollars in lhe fund balance reserve, down to $200,070" in that time. "...That 1 1/2 (percent) reduction was an intentional move. It guaranteed us if lhe rev­ enues came in. it would pul $130,000 back in lhe general fund as a year end balance. We ended up with that plus with what the court got." Bailey also said he hopes there is not a misunderstanding about the county's rosier financial picture. Just because there's money in the bank doesn't mean it can be spent for "this and this and this. "The slate recommends 7 to 10 percent of your budget to be in fund reserve. Every year our general fund increases by about $250,000. Every year we have to put at least $25,000 away just to keep up with that aspect. Tbose are minimum figures....We re going to try to stay within our budget again in *96 which may mean it's a light budget again and eventually it will work out where it's easier and easier. We talked to department heads and I think they understand even though it's not the most pleasing." Bailey said. "The citizens are going to be thrilled with lhe way we've handled their tax dollars I'm certain. We have not reduced services to a point where they are unacceptable or even bad. Very little has been done to reduce ser­ vices." In 1995. the County Sheriffs Department budget is closer to projected expenditures than last year, he said. "There's going to be about $18,000 (over) this year in the Sheriffs Department, but we were looking at $200,000 last year. The jail was $9,000 over because of food for in­ mates. What are you going to do?" There's not that much fluctuation.' Discussing the cuts that were made in 1995. Bailey said they started at the top like Commissioner Emmet Herrington said they should. "We (commissioners) took no raise when everybody else got theirs. We took our 1 1/2 budget reduction like everybody else....We still had a tight budget and the commissioners came in right at $10,000 under budget...We did run a tight ship. "When you look at all those things I think the example was set at the top. "We got out the 1994 budget and the capi­ tal budget requests and we found that we had completed almost 90 percent of those. Plus, we did several things in addition so il ended up being a good year." he said. “One of the things that I do believe devel­ oped over the year was an understanding with county departments and elected offi­ cials. At the first board meeting of 1995, Bailey recalled that he said there would be changes. "People don't like change. I don't care now small they (lhe changes) are People don't like change in their life habits, their life style of living or in their work.Even if in the long run they might find out it's a good thing because of the unknown and the insecurity of what change is going to do. Officials had insecurity about the new board and when w, talked about financing (they wondered) Do they really know what they're doing? Do they have an idea or a concept9 Are they shooting from the hip or is it going to be a bigger mess? A lot of those anxieties have been resolved. There's trust now. realizing we're going to be able to get some things accomplished." he said. "I really enjoy being a commissioner be­ cause there's a lot of satisfaction, there's a lot of enjoyment you get out of seeing progress and seeing things done The other side of that are the several challenging issues that have not been enjoyable Some of those challenging issues included a charge by a county citizen that a prior ap­ pointment of former county commissioner Ted McKelvey to the County Road Com­ mission was not a legal appointment by a past county board. Current commissioners took action to make McKelvey s appointment retroactive to Jan. 1. 1993. In a separate motion, commissioners appointed him to the balance of the current term which continues through 1998. Before McKelvey retired from the County Board, at lhe end of 1992. his fellow com­ missioners nominated him to serve on lhe County Road Commission. And that's where the mistake was made. Bailey has said. According to County Board records, McKelvey's fellow commissioners only nominated him, but never officially ap­ pointed him. "We resolved that the way our legal coun­ sel advised us to resolve it. I know dial's not always what people want to hear. We did the best we could. That was a challenging issue " "The Animal Shelter has been challenging all year," Bailey said. Commissioners had tried to modestly expand and renovate the current shelter facility on Apple Street, but plans were rejected by city officials. Public opposition was expressed by a shelter volunteer, a proponent of building a new shelter, who later was removed from the volunteer list. “Not really knowing what all the future bolds, we re at least going to come into compliance with the state...That will happen in lhe next 60 days. To comply with the state, we're only talking a few thousand dollars (for fencing, lights, scaling floors and walls). That isn't really what 1 wanted We wanted to see a bigger and newer facility and something nicer for the employees." Bailey said. The list of 1995 chalk nges includes nego­ tiations between the county and City Man­ agement for a contract, called a host agree­ ment. regulating lhe county's only landfill. Bailey bad hoped to resolve that issue in 1995. but said the two sides deadlocked on one remaining Issue. That issue involves taking away lhe com­ pany's right to sue the county. If they can't sue the county, .they want certain conces­ sions, Bailey said. "We wanted a monetary penalty if |hey went over the tonnage, but if it goes over a large amount we wanted power to stop (them), to go to court and get injunctive re­ lief to make them stop bringing in more. They didn't like that...they wanted unlim­ ited tonnage for the rest of the contract if we intentionally broke the agreement." "The main goal I have is a long term agreement to limit the size of it (the landfill) and limit volume that comes in...If we can't get those it's not worth having. Il's useless to have one (host agreement) if it's not going to give us lhe protection we need. "...1 really worked hard personally for the host agreement and that's a disappointment that it wasn't in place," Bailey said, adding that it was a sad note for the county, too A big story al the county level is expected to unfold today (Thursday) when the county board is expected to vote on whether to ap­ prove a joint venture with Kellogg Com­ munity College, based in Battle Creek, to build a Barry County KCC campus in the Hastings area. The board already approved a non-binding resolution that it intends to support the KCC project by allowing lhe County Building Authority to issue bonds that will be repaid by KCC. One of the changes on the county level this year was hiring a new administrator. Michael Brown, to replace county coordina­ tor Judith Peterson who accepted a similar position in VanBurcn County. "We have a young man who is learning to grow with the county." Bailey said. "I couldn't say enough good about what Michael Brown has done. It's working out very well. He's keeping us well informed. He also did his pan and turned down his raise that was offered. He's very dedicated to the job and what he's doing." A big accomplishment was reorganizing the employment and training program for Barry County and Calhoun County and dis­ solving the former Mid Counties Consor­ tium. The Workforce Development Board was created in its place. Commissioners Robert Wenger and Em­ met Herrington "put in a lot of hours It's set up better for long term," Bailey said. "The organizational benefits are there." The county also made strides to secure a different way for its funding for senior citi­ zens programs to be administered. Plans are being formulated to band with Calhoun County. The move ends a long battle to dis­ associate with the former Area Agency on Aging, which handled funds for five coun­ ties. Another accomplishment, Bailey said was resolving the potential litigation between the county and the city of Hastings vs. SkyDive Hastings Inc. "They are back jumping (at lhe city/county airport). "All in all. we feel it's a benefit to them and a benefit to us as well Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod was instrumental in resolving the SkyDive situation, said Bailey who also has been credited by others for helping to resolve the matter, along with former city attorney James Fisher, who is now a circuit court judge. The joint county/city airport had sued the Skydive school to require it to carry $250,000 liability insurance. Skydive offi­ cials filed a discrimination complaint with the Federal Aviation Administration. The matter was resolved when it was learned that the insurance requirement was not available and compromised with a $50,000 policy and a rule that lhe school had to belong to the United Stales Parachute Association. Regarding another area that has needed at­ tention for many years. Bailey said, "We have completed a major part of the (new county) land use plan ..so we (will) know Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. The Hastings BANNER (Making Barry County residents feel at home for over 100 years) The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 49058 "For '96, I would like lo see the comple­ tion of the college. We re getting over­ whelming response in favor, letters and let­ ters and letters from other school districts. Thornapple Kellogg. Bellevue, and Hastings Manufacturing. E W. Bliss, and other com­ panies. "We only had three people opposed to it. '*’• "We need to do a new master plan for the airport and the county's share will be about $35,000. I'd like to see that done. "We're still going to be looking at future plans to improve the animal shelter facility, but at this point that's down the road. We have no direction on what the city will or will not accept at this time...Maybe the efty will recognize that we need some direction. "Where do we go?" That's been a frustrating challenge. He wants to look into lhe privatization of some areas but does not want to mention what areas at this time. "I've enjoyed working with every one of the commissioners this year." Bailey said. "We had to get through some personalities. We had to get through some differences of opinion and those aren't all gone.,.1 respect every one of them for their decisions. Some­ times I don't agree with them. .-u "The board had a good year. Fm just pleased with the outcome the way things turned out. lt was a big, joint effort. "11 was a crash course in county govern­ ment. Most of us had an idea of what the county did. But it was really like an idea. We didn't have any overall picture of what it entailed day to day. We had no idea Thai's not meant that any of us were ignorant of naive. It was just the fact that there's «q much out there that you don't know until you get there. That was a real learning prt> cess." Bailey said. £ Loneliness By Tim Zwtrt, ■ucmstfl »--------- » rsycnotogisiSusan is a 30-something mother of three. In addition to maintaining the household, she works part-time outside the home, volunteers for a local charity and is active in her church But she is troubled by a gnawing sense of loneliness. Bill is a 55-year-oid dad of a successful manufacturing business. He has many ac­ quaintances. a vast network built over the past 30 years as he has climbed to the top. When he stops and looks around her recognizes that in nis quest, he has lost a wife to divorce and his children hardly acknowledge him. He too. fells alone. Susan and Bill — two factitious people — are both experiencing loneliness, something so common that it has been called the ' 'com­ mon cold of psychology " It is estimated that nearly a quarter of the U.S. population suffers from occasional loneliness For some, loneliness is quite situation­ specific. For others, it can become a chronic, long-standing way of life. Loneliness typical­ ly strikes when: • you realize that you are alone without a choice; • you are lacking attachments you once had; • you have no one with whom you can share your feelings or experiences; • you believe that you arc not loveable or worthwhile. Research has shown that those who struggle Barry County Residents... SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 years ahead what our plans arc ..instead of on a day to day basis. We hope that will be completed in 1996. "What we did in 1995 was pretty much position ourselves so that we'd be ready for '96. We got our learning in. our training fri, got our feet wet and got past the personali­ ties,” he said. '*’•* with frequent loneliness often hive dil I them. For those individuals, a self-defeating cycle is begun: low self-esteem causes sqch|I withdraw al which increases lhe sense of .mo­ tion. reinforces a negative self-evaluation, and leads to further social withdrawal. Md avoidance. Like a physical pain, loneliness can useful warning signal. It can warn you th^ some important need is going unfulfilled. djB key to overcoming loneliness lies in brealftg the self-defeating cycle described above. This involves taking social risks by putting yourself in new situations where you will meet people. Choosing activities or situations in which you are interested will increase your chance-of meeting people with similar interests. As you meet people, it is important to not judge than on the basis of your past relationships .agd experiences. ,-j Many who experience loneliness are-ifftcomfortable with the skill of sharing personal experiences. Sharing is the key to a good rela­ tionship. Practice sharing yourself slowly.; Often the key to having friends lies in your ability to be a friend. Reaching out to others', giving yourself, with even small acts of kind­ ness can spark a friendship. Finally, there are a variety of ways you can begin to develop more confidence. Asser­ tiveness training. Toastmasters, or a Carnegie course can be helpful. Some people find group or individual counseling to be usefuMk helping them challenge self-defeating thoughts and developing new patterns M behavior. 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Ml 49058 EOE �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 28. 1995 — Page 15 City grants outgoing clerk insurance coverage by Karen Mauck Stqff Writer yi The city granted insurance coverage for the outgoing city clerk, whose job has been ..eliminated due to lhe new city charter. >;>• Sharon Vickery was granted 18 months of medical insurance. The insurance, which will be paid for by the city, will be an extension of her current coverage. ?: If at the end of the 18 months Vickery .wants to continue her insurance coverage. she will be respons.ble for lhe premium payments. ^'Vickery had asked the council for medical arid denial coverage and payment for her un­ used vacation time and accumulated sick time. ..Third ward councilwoman Miriam White asked bow elected officials, like Vickery, get sick time. » "There is no precedence that elected offi­ ces get sick lime and vacation time." While .sjid. "I wait it researched." .* “When I worked, it was use it or lose H." said third ward councilwoman Evelyn Brower “It is city policy not to extend sick time unless at the lime of retirement, and this is not a retirement situation." City attorney Stephanie Fekkes will report al the next meeting whether Vickery is eli­ gible to be paid for her accumulated hours. In other council news: • The cost of expansions at the Waste Wa­ ler Treatment plant is above what was origi­ nally thought. and the city is seeking p»xv posals from a financial consultant to study new ways of financing the project. City Manager Howard Penrod said lhe de­ sign for the expansion is almost completed, and because of requirements from such agen­ cies as lhe Department of Environmental Quality, the costs for renovations are almost double the original costs. "The cost is significantly higher than what was originally proposed at lhe lime of lhe first study." be said. "We will not be able to finance it from operating revenue." The original price tag of $1.5 million could almost double, the council was told Tuesday night. Penrod told the council that lhe original idea of selling a small bond worth less than $1 million - is no longer feasible. The financial consultant would offer alternatives to paying for the expansion, such as length of bonds and selling locally or nationally, he said. * Penrod unveiled plans that would allow for a voluntary federal historic district. He said he has researched the program with Robert Christensen, National Register Coor­ dinator for the Michigan History Division, who will be sending an informational packet about the program. Penrod said he will share the packet s contents with the council when he receives it. but he feels the program would be "relatively easy for the city" to es­ tablish. Homes in the federal historic district would be eligible for a break on federal taxes, and legislators are working on a simi­ lar tax break at the state level. Unlike the earlier proposed historic dis­ tricts, a federal district would be voluntary. Penrod said. He said those property owners in the district world be free to renovate homes or businesses with district qualifica­ tions to qualify for the income tax credit. • School taxes will be excluded from being captured by the city to pay off a bond issue for lhe school's facilities. The council approved an amendment to the Downtown Development Authority/TIFA Ordinance 292. which would exclude $46,546 in school taxes from being used to pay off the bond. The money would not go to the Downtown Development Authority as intended, but would stay with the schools. The amendment to forgo these taxes applies to any new debt after Nov. 30. The bond issue was levied at 4.9 mils to pay for the new elementary school and other renovations. Penrod said. • The council granted the Hastings Fire Department permission to use a house on Star School Road for training purposes. Fire Chief Roger Caris requested the use of the home at 1430 Star School Road. Harold Mattson purchased lhe property from Viola Woods, and he agreed to allow the fire department to use the home for training. Caris said after the house is used for train­ ing. the department would bum the house and remove it. • A Hastings man was honored with a res­ olution from the mayor, thanking him for his years of service lo lhe city. Mayor Mary Lou Gray issued a resolution for Dr. Fred Hauser, thanking him for lhe contributions he made to lhe city while on the Downtown Development Authority. He served on the DDA from April 28, 1986 to Nov 30. 1995. • Mayor Gray also issued a proclamation declaring Jaycees Week The third week in January. Jan. 14-20. was declared Jaycees Week by the Mayor She said the proclamation honors the Jaycees, who have worked to enhance the county with such programs as the BUBS baby seats, haunted house and Christmas lighting for the past 56 years in Barry County. The week honors the founding of the na­ tional Junior Chamber of Commerce, which was founded in 1920. • The council confirmed an appointment to the Cable Access Committee. Timothy Sleevi, of Hastings, was appointed to the CAC. Barry County named state model for court test >r. by Katen Mauck •;* Staff Writer Bany County was one of two sites in the state chosen as a state test model for the consolidation of local trial courts into a court of general jurisdiction The Michigan Supreme Court announced last Thursday Barry and Washtenaw counties were picked as models to restructure the trial court system. The Barry County dcnxMisiration project will involve the Circuit Court, Probate Court and District Court. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher will serve as chief judr for lhe project. • -We're very excited about lhe praepcctt." Raher taxi. -We re anxious to get started " Tm delighted." said Probate Court Judge Richard Shaw. "It's exciting for lhe county * The lest calls for the courts lo be divided into three: circuit, district and family. Judges will primarily be assigned lo one of these divisions, but will be re-assigned to other divisions as caseload needs require. The lest system is similar to lhe way Barry County courts operate now. "The idea is to try it out in a few areas. If it works out well, it could change the whole structure for lhe state. We re on the cutting edge of change." Fisher said. Fisher said lhe demonstration will be op­ erating for two years. The county has been rewarded some grant money to help support tbc new system, but the amount of tbe grant has yet lo be negotiated. Fisher said the three judges would meet soon to discuss details of tbe new program, and the court demonstration should begin soon. "We have been working in that direction for some time. It's not like we are going to start from zero." Fisher said. The three courts in Barry County joined forces in November to create a Judicial Council, designed to make more efficient use of the court's resources. The council had been an idea of the judges for several months, since Fisher was sworn in to the bench in April of this year. District Court Judge Gary Holman developed the idea of tbe council, and Shaw drafted die final agreement, which was signed Oct 20. Tbe mission statement of the council is "to facilitate the efficient use of the court personnel and other resources in matter of common interest; to promote understanding, communications and cooperation among lhe member courts and funding units; and to en­ hance the delivery of court services to the public." The meetings between lhe courts have al­ lowed lhe three separate courts io discuss dif­ ferent issues and cooperate with each other, as well as begin to integrate tbe activities of the courts. The council meets once a month io dis­ cuss upcoming trials and any possible con­ flicts. such as length of trials and bousing problems that could arise with tbe switching of courtrooms. Tbe length of a trial could necessitate lhat one judge hold court in a dif­ ferent courtroom than usual, or judges switch cases with each other. "This makes it easier for us lo move from court to court and have a consistent policy so that the lawyers and litigants know what is expected of them, no matter who the judge is who tries a case," said Holman. “It will combine administrative with the judicial to make things more user-friendly." He said he has been sharing case loads with Judge Shaw for as much as 10 years. "Il's rather unusual. Most courts keep them­ selves confined to their own area of jurisdic­ tion." he said. Tbe council wu formed before the county was chosen as a stale model. *We aren't waiting around for tbc state to tell us what to do." said Shaw in November. The old saying is justice delayed in justice denied " JEDC to disband ki at * J by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The Joint Economic Development Commission (JEDC) asked for and received a recommendation from the city of Hastings lo disband Monday. Because tbe Barry County Board of Commissioners has declined lo fund $20,000 as its part of tbe financial support to the JEDC. its governing board asked the city council to dissolve it. Tbe council accepted the commission's recommendation to dissolve, and thanked the JEDC for the years of work it has given the community. City Manager Howard Penrod said he was working with JEDC Director Joe Rahn to prepare a revised budget to fund lhe Industrial Incubator/City Economic ast city council meeting by Karen Mauck Staff Writer Hastings Mayor Mary Ixmj Gray presided over her last City Council meeting Tuesday tight, and finished the meeting by letting ntyor-eiect Franklin Campbel! motion for Mr adjournment one last time. Gray received recognition from the HastJaycees. as well as fellow council ntmb~rs at her last meeting as mayor. The Jaycees presented her with a plaque ipooring her for her efforts in helping the aycees throughout her eight year term. ■- After lhe meeting. Campbell presented jray with an engraved key lo the city. -^You’re always giving oui keys to the Sty." Campbell said, adding he thought 3ray should have one of her own Gray returned the favor by handing over the real keys to the city, on the official City Hall paper clip keychain. She told Campbell of a stcry she was once told, how leaving is like turning from a pea­ cock into a feather duster. She presented Campbell with a peacock feather and held up a yellow feather duster. "Now you're the peacock and Tm the feather duster," she said. The council held a reception at The County Seal after the meeting, as a way of thanking departing city officials. Gray, councilwoman Maureen Ketchum, City Clerk Sharon Vickery and City Treasurer Jean Barlow leave their positions at the end of the year. Srant approved to help start ndustrial Park in Hastings I by Karen Mauck Staff Writer ■ The city received notice from the state last week that a block grant has been approved for the industrial park. "I can’t tell you how pleased 1 am that ;ndustrial park project must sign the grant offer and return it to the state before lhe money becomes a reality. Penrod said the city applied for the grant last spring. this happened before the big ball dropped on the end of my term.” said Mayor Mary l-ou ■!£“ ! Gray. The Michigan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) worth $250,000 was approved for the Star School Road Infrastructure project. "This will make the Industrial Park a reality." Gray said. The letter, dated Dec. 19. staled the grant would allow for the expansion of CNC Fore/ The Holidays Purchase the American Lung Association* of Michigan's 1996 Golf Privilege Card*. For $30 your favorite golfer can enjoy/nee Manufacturing. Sabre Manufacturing. Halo greens fees at some of Michigan's finest Products, Inc., and Royal Products LLC. Il golf courses. would also allow for the creation of 32 jobs For more information, call (800) LUNG-USA in the area. City Manager Howard Penrod said the grant would allow for water and sewer extensions into the park. Members of lhe City Council and the private companies participating in the t AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. Development for lhe next six months. The six months would cover the remainder of its fiscal year, which ends in June. Penrod said JEDC was never discussed at a public county board meeting. The subject was never brought up during KfcWlfe&g ty. he would have a proposal for tbe revised budget at the next city council meeting. "We fund what used lo be the JEDC until June 30," he said. "Tbe county stops funding Dec. 31." Penrod said the county board uses a calendar year for its budget. Jan. 1 to Dec. 31; tbe city uses a fiscal year, from July 1 to June 30. Tbe County Board of Commissioners, in a Doc. 15 letter lo JEDC Chairman Henn Bottcber said it approved a 1996 budget which did not contain an appropriation for tbe JEDC. A reason for eliminating funding for the the county budget earlier this month.' County Board Chairman Jim Bailey told a reporter last week lhat "The county was looking at going in a different direction." In addition. JEDC was a victim of last minute budget cuts for 1996, he said. Bailey wants the county to explore hiring a business consultant firm in Lansing to provide a countywide grant writing resource so that other units of government can tap into tbe service. "We could sec this bringing in more gram money.” he said. JEDC had a budget deficit of $32,000 earlier this year, but recaptured it by tbe middle of the year. Bailey said. City pledges animal shelter cooperation with county by Karen Mauck Staff Writer The Hastings City Council voted Monday to cooperate with tbe county in its efforts to build or renovate Ibe animal shelter. Tbc council resolved lo tell the county it would help in any way it can, and would not hamper any plans they may have for the shelter. This was decided after the council discussed possible locations for a new shelter. City Manager Howard Penrod showed tbe council six pieces of city property that would be suitable for a new shelter, including tbe land where the current shelter is located. Tbe council decided tbe current location is tbe best location of those presented for the shelter. Other city property lhat Penrod felt could have been suitable was the old landfill off Slate Road and several pieces of land in lhe industrial park. The landfill does not have a paved access road for a shelter location, and the county would have to pay for lhat. Penrod said. He also said iI is not known what future clean up may be necessary at the landfill. Tbe industrial property is premium property, and the city is encouraging larger industries lo settle there. Penrod said. If is taxable property and lhe city would not be making good use of tbe land if it were to go to a tax exempt entity, he said. The other site is a flood plain, and because of a change in road elevation, that site is almost inaccessible. The city may consider purchasing the property, where the current shelter is. back from the county if they decide to move il off city property. If the county abandons tbe property, the land automatically reverts back to lhe city. If tbe shelter stays at the current site. Penrod said lhe county would have to pave the access road, which is now an extension of Cass Road. He said the county will be required to provide its own access road at the lime of expansion at the Waste Waler Treatment plant, which could take place next summer. The council agreed to help tbe county at that time by helping build an ac­ cess road or extending Cass Road. County plans to renovate the animal shelter by constructing a pole building shell over the existing building were recently turned down by city officials. Manshum appointed to city position Everil Manshum. city manager of Middleville, is officially the new city clerk/city treasurcr/finance director for Hastings. Manshurn's appointment was confirmed by tbe Hastings City Council Tuesday night. Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod said Manshum was chosen out of 24 applications and five interviews. He was given an oral and written lest, said Penrod. Manshum will receive a salary of $41,500. Herrington to speak at 1st Friday Republican Barry County Commissioner Emmet Herrington will be the speaker at tbe First Friday program Jan. 5 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Herrington will discuss lhe administration of lhe County Board "as I see it." He claims organizational and business methods being used are outmoded and be wants to sec them updated with lhe times. Herrington says be geis “no where" with his fellow commissioners on the subject. Herrington is retired from a long and suc­ cessful career in administration and holds a bachelor of arts degree in administration and is nearly finished with his master's degree. He said his beliefs about modem business methods have nothing to do with ibe people in county government. He called them "the finest people in the world. They are good people" The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held at noon on lhe first Friday of each month at lhe hall, comer of Green and Jef­ ferson streets in Hastings. Those attending can bring their own lunches or they may purchase light fare at the hall. Tea and coffee will be furnished by the Democrats. The selection committee that chose Manshum was made up of Penrod, Jeff Mansfield and Stephanie Fekkes. "We believe Mr Manshum will be an excellent addition lo tbe city staff and will do an ouistaiKbng job," Penrod said. ' Manshum had been village manager in Middleville since October 1992, after holding a similar position in Lakeview. He has experience with finances, computers and record keeping. Before becoming involved io government, be was owner-operator of two companies that designed computer software. Manshum's wife, Dixie Stadel-Manshum. is the executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The position was created as a result of a new city charter that mandates the clerk and treasurer's offices be merged and appointed, rather than elected. City Clerk Sharon Vickery and City Treasurer Jean Barlow are retiring at tbc end of the year. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 28, 1995 Hastings Police report fewer incidents; State Police arrests climb; Sheriff’s Dept, has year of growth and change by Karen Mauck Staff Writer It was quite a year for law enforcement in Barry County, a year of firsts and set records, all of which have some impact on county residents. The Barry County Sheriffs Department has had some additions in the past year, in­ cluding 11 new computers and three new deputies, as well as a new sheriff and under­ sheriff. This marks the first full year for Steven De­ Boer as county Sheriff, and Donald Ford as Undersheriff. The first day on lhe job was Jan. 1 "I made it through the first year." he said. "It's been a learning experience. I got io deal with things I never dealt with before, like the jail and marine patrol. I'm looking for­ ward to 1996." That first day on the job set the tone for the rest of 1995: DeBoer said on that first day, be was greeted by a smoking computer monitor. It was not until November, after tbe department was down to one computer and tbe board of commissioners found money to help them, lhat the department re­ ceived new computers in lhe main offices and county jail. Deputies al lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department have been kept busy this year. DeBoer said this was as busy as it has been in tbe past, but statistics were not available for lhe year. DeBoer said lhe department has begun to replace employees who have left, creating a transition period. The number of incidents the department has been able to respond to relates directly to the number of deputies on staff, he said. "Il is driven by the number of people we have on the street," he said. "1 see the need for more people to answer calls for service." Help came late this year in lhat regard for the Sheriffs department. The department was awarded a grant that would hire part-time support staff for the jail and control room. DeBoer said the grant would be used to hire civilians, which would free up more time for deputies to spend on the road A survey earlier this year told the depart­ ment the concerns of county residents. De­ Boer said a random phone survey was con­ ducted to find out what Barry County citi­ zens think needs more attention from police departments. The survey, conducted in November, showed that the number one concern is drunk driving enforcement. The number two con­ cern was child abuse. "Those are what the population is con­ cerned about." he said. Another concern of tne department is crime that goes unsolved. DeBoer said the biggest outstanding crime his department handled was the armed robbery of lhe Crystal Flash gas station in Middleville. The Crystal Flash was robbed by a masked gunman May 26 at 5 a.m. The suspect was □escribed as a white male, between 5’6" and 5*7" in heigh; with a medium build. Tbe man was disguised in a ski mask and black coat and gloves. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Sher­ iffs Department. For the Michigan State Police in Hast­ ings, 1995 was a record year, something that leaves post commander Lt. Ron Neil with mixed emotions. Neil said the post did better this year in criminal investigations and ar­ rests, but on the flip side all statistics for the post rose over the past year. The number of calls for service lhe State Police handled this year rose, as did the number of troopers' hours, drunk driving ar­ rests and overall arrests. "1 would prefer every one of those cate­ gories be down.” Neil said. "The objective of law enforcement is to reduce crime." One of the biggest jumps in the statistics was for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Neil said the number of drunk driving arrests increased 300 percent over last year. "I hope people don't go back into thinking it's okay to drink and drive." Neil said. Neil said the number of criminal arrests his department made was considerably higher than last year, as well as the highest in the Michigan State Police Fifth District. While this reflects well on his staff, it also reflects on the changes in Barry County. Neil said the population in the county is growing, taking the crime rate along with it. "With lhe rise in population comes a rise in general criminal activity," he said. As a direct result of the population growth, the Hastings State Police post has grown in 1995. The post headquarters on Slate Street was enlarged by close to 2,000 square feet to house the ever-increasing staff. Neil said his post now boasts 16 road troop- COURT NEWS: Sentencing was delayed for a 19-year-old Dorr woman who was at a party where two police officers were hurt in Wayland. Melissa Keil will be in Circuit Court Dec. 19. 1996 for her sentencing. The sentence was delayed far one year, which will be used as a probationary period. Keil pleaded guilty in November to resist­ ing and obstructing an officer. The charge will be reduced to disorderly person if she successfully completes her probationary year. "She was not .here as a troublemaker," said her attorney. David Dimmers. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher ordered Keil to seek mental health or substance abuse counseling in the meantime. Bouwman damaged a galvanized fence in Yankee Springs Township in October. • A Wayland man was sentenced to a month in jail for destroying property. Dale Bouwman was sentenced to a 30 day jail sentence, which will be suspended at the end of his two year probation term. He was also ordered to pay $1,000 in fines and costs and $500 in restitution. Judge Fisher ordered Bouwman to perform 50 hours of community service. "I think this will be more useful to you and lhe commu.lity than to have you sitting in Jail." he said. • A Hastings woman was sentenced to jail for violating her probation. Penny Eitniear, 32, was sentenced to seven months in jail, with credit for 150 days already served, for failing to report to her probation agent. "You are basically a nice person." said Judge Fisher. "I really don't understand what causes someone like you to do things like this." Eitniear was discharged from probation. She had been given three years of probation earlier this year for unlawfully driving away an automobile. 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Make a resolution this new year to use Banner CLASSIFIEDS when you want to sell, buy, hire, rent and more! ers, two uniformed sergeants, a detective, two dispatchers and himself. Another sergeant will be added after lhe first of lhe year to meet the needs of lhe growing popu­ lation. The start of lhe new year will bring added work to the Stale Police, with the additional coverage area of the west side of lhe county. Traditionally, Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville and Prairieville Townships were given police coverage from the Wayland jiost of the State Police. Now that coverage will come from the Hastings post. Neil said troopers schedules may be adjusted and addi­ tional troopers may be hired to offset the added coverage area. Neil said the new year will also bring the start of an alliance between local law agen­ cies. He said a county-wide investigative task force using officers and detectives from the State Police. Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment and Hastings City Police would in­ crease efforts to solve crimes in the area. A similar task force, this one involving federal agents, is operating on an unsolved crime spree now. Perhaps the most perplex­ ing unsolved mystery of lhe year for the Michigan State Police is the rash of bank robberies in the area. Seven banks, including two in Barry County, have been robbed of undisclosed amounts of money since May. and authorities believe they were pulled off by lhe same person. The suspect, described as a muscular white man between 30 and 35 years old, wore the same disguise of a hooded sweatshirt and bandanna al each robbery. He is suspected of the following robberies: • Dewitt. Clinton County; First of America Bank, May 8. • Moline, Allegan County; First of America Bank, May 10. • Freeport, Barry County; Union Bank. May 25. • Woodland, Barry County; Ionia County National bank, Aug. 7. • Potterville, Eaton County: Indepen­ dent Bank, Sept. 21. • Bellevue, Eaton County; Great Lakes Bancorp, Oct. 9. • Climax, Kalamazoo County; First of America Bank, Dec. 18. A $1,000 reward has been offered through the State Police and tbe Financial Institution "Overall it is typical of other department chiefs," Sarver said. "They all said the statist tics were down. No one really has an explai nation." : A few incidents did see an increase id Hastings. These included: obstructing jus­ tice: 185 up from 127; driving while intoxi­ cated: 101 up from 86; drug activity: 29 up from 23; concealed weapons: 5 up from 2. ; Sarver said one unusual increase was the number of cars stolen from the city. Thred cars were reported stolen within a short pel riod of time. "Il is unique lo lhe area." he said. Sarver said there was not one incident that stuck out in his memory from tbe past year. "All crime is important to me," be said. "1995 was not a good year for police in general, with tbe OJ. trial, among other things," said DeBoer. "I’m proud with tbe police we have in lhe Barry County Sheriffs department in particular. In general, people in Barry County should be proud of all the officers, whether state, county or local. I think they do an excellent job " A Wayland man was killed after the snowmobile he was riding on a frozen lake crashed into land Wednesday. .. Bryan David Snyder. 30, was pronounced dead from bead injuries at Pennock Hospital . at 2:50 a.m. He had been riding his snowmobile on Gun Lake at 1:20 a.m. Michigan Stale Police from tbe Hastings prtt said Snyder was headed east across the lake on a 1995 Ski-doo 440 when the snowmuSle struck land at Murphy's Point in tbe Yankee Springs Recreational Area. Snyder and the snowmobile were vaulted into tbe air and struck a tree, police said. He landed on the ground a short distance away from the snowmobile. The accident remains under investigation by Stale Police. • A 19-year-oid Battle Creek man was sentenced to three months in jail for destroy­ ing personal property. Ian Brebner was ordered to serve three months in jail, with credit for 84 days al­ ready served, for a charge of malicious de­ struction of property over $100. He was also ordered to pay $500 in fines and court costs and $458 in restitution. Brebner damaged the rear windshield of another man's car. He was also placed on probation for three years. Stolen car recovered A car stolen from a Hastings dealership last week was recovered Christmas day after tbe vehicle was involved in an accident. A 1993 Oldsmobile Acheiva was reported as stolen from Blankenstcin Oldsmobile in Hastings Dec. 20. Hastings Cily Police Deputy Chief Michael Leedy said a customer took the car for a test drive Tuesday, Dec. 19 and never returned. The car was recovered by officers from the Michigan State Police and Bany County Sheriffs Department Dec. 25 al 2 a.m after tbe car was involved in a minor accident Two suspects were arrested at the scene of the accident for unlawful driving away of an automobile. Names of the suspects have not been released pending arraignment. • A Shelbyville man was sentenced to jail for assault. Christopher Cook. 17, will serve nine months in the Barry County Jail and three years of probaiion on assault charges. Assis­ tant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said Cook used a tire iron to hit one woman on the head and another woman on the back. "He went after them just because he felt like it." said McNeill. "He already has three felony convictions and he is looking at 15 years to life in prison if he continues, and I think he will." Cook was found guilty of assault and at­ tempted assault with a dangerous weapon and malicious destruction of personal property over $100 after a Nov. 28 jury trial. Cook was also ordered to pay $3,710 in restitution to the victims. A pretrial has been scheduled for Jan 11. 1996 Bond was set at 10 percent of $3,000 mation" that leads to the suspect's arrest. Neil said. As of Dec. 12. the Hastings City Police Department had 786 fewer reported incidents than in 1994. Numbers were down in many areas, said Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver. "We don't allow it (crime) to happen in Hastings," said Sgt. Jack Cross. "We try to keep on top of things." Some of the incidents that showed a de­ cline in Hastings in 1995: aggravated as­ sault: down to 9 from 12; burglary, forced entry: 19 down from 33; larceny: 219 dowD from 235; fraudulent activities: 63 down from 106; damage to property: 111 down from 128: obstructing police/flight: 2 down from 7; explosives: 2 down from 11; public peace: 304 down from 361: loud parties: 13 down from 20; delinquent minors: 17 dowd from 31; traffic accidents: 241 down from 275: suspicious situations: 577 down from 673. : Two injured in crash bation rules by testing positive for cocaine and failing to pay court fines. "I was prepared to send you to prison," Judge Fisher told Miller. "One mistake and you go to prison." • A Hastings man was arraigned on drunk driving charges. Ernest Schmidt, 41. stood mute to charges of operating a motor vehicle under lhe influ­ ence of liquor, third offense; driving with a suspended license, second offense; and being a habitual offender Not guilty pleas were en­ tered on his behalf. vestigation are involved in the cases. "The reward will more than willingly be paid if someone comes forward with infor­ Police Beat: • A Nashville man was sentenced to a year in jail for breaking lhe rules of his pro­ bation. Chris Miller, 27, was sentenced to 12 months in the Barry County Jail, with credit for 240 days already served. He violated pro­ • A 25-year-old Hastings man was sentenced to two months in jail for at­ tempted larceny. Scott Wolcott was sentenced to 60 days in jail, with 50 days suspended at the end of his two year probaiion. He was also ordered to serve 50 hours of community service and to pay 52,000 in fines and costs and $771 in restitution. "I reduced the jail lime and increased the fines and costs," Judge Fisher said. "I think this will be more severe of a penalty for you and be better for the public as well." Reward Association in East Lansing. Local police agencies and the Federal Bureau of In­ * Snowmobile accident kills man Two Freeport residents were injured in an automobile accident on State Road last week. Robert Brown, 75. and Marian Vandenberg, 68, were transported to Pennock Hospital with injuries after Brown’s car struck Vandenberg's. Michigan State Police from the Hastings post said Brown failed to stop at tbe inter- ' *’ section of State Road and Wood School Road. He attempted to turn left onto Wood School and struck Vandenberg, who was traveling west on State Road, police said. Brown had to be extricated from his Plymouth Horizon. He was ticketed for disregard­ ing a stop sign. f - Barry County Residents... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER (Making Barry County residents feel at home for over 100 years) The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 49058 — � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. Do not use the Advanced Search.</li> </ol><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong><br /><br />-----------------------<br /><strong>The Banner History</strong>:<br />C.S. Burton &amp; Co. were listed as the proprietors of the "Republican Banner", which first appeared here on May 1, 1856, with Dr. C. S. Burton as the publisher and Norman Bailey as editor.<br /><br />Publication office was on the second floor of the Rower Block, whose address was given as "corner of State and Church"; which corner was not specified.<br /><br />The objective of this publication was to win support for the newly created Republican party and thus counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, a Democratic journal that had been published here since 1851. No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). Files and back issues from August 1880 to December 1883 and the January 4, 1884 issues are missing.<br /><br />The Banner was purchased by Marshall L. Cook and George Bower on July 21, 1880. They changed the name to "The Hastings Banner". M. L. Cook soon became the sole owner and remained so until July 7, 1887 when Albert Nishern (M. L.'s brother-in-law) joined him. Albert Nishern sold his interest on November 6, 1889 to William Cook (M. L.'s younger brother).<br /><br />The Cook brothers partnership held together (56 years) ... Richard Cook followed his father into the newspaper business, and Richard's son William joined him. So the Cook family ownership continued for 85 years, from 1880 to 1974, when Richard and William sold the paper to High Fullerton. J-Ad Graphics became the owners of "The Hastings Banner" in August of 1981. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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